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PG. 10 -PLAINDEALER - WED. JAN. 22, 1969 TV On The Defensive Frank Stanton, widely renowned President of the Columbia Broadcasting System, recently came to the defense of the television industry in a speech before the Atlanta chapter of Sigma Delta Chi. The industry needs defending badly these days and in that connection it is somewhat interesting to see a full-page ad in the New York Times, which is, of course, expensive, reproducing Stanton's statement in full--with a note at the end explaining that the professional Sigma Delta Chi chapter in Atlanta was rcporduc • ing the statement as a public service. The main thrust oi^Stanton's able presentation was that if the government curbs the abuses, excesses and outrages of television todays we are violating the First Amendment guaranteeing free speech. The main fault in his presentation is that while he admits everyone makes errors, including television networks, he doesn't really admit any specifically, arid seems to defend everything, including a highly questionable filming of a marijuana party allegedly involving Northwestern University students. Stanton' argues that if television cameramen had not filmed that particular party, (it was an actual violation of the law) there would have been others. But critics point to the fact that it was the duty of those who knew about it to report it tq the police. Stanton also defends the networks' job in covering the Democratic convention in Chicago. What Stanton and other television network executives must £Ome to realize is that television is different from newspapers and cannot claim the same exact status-as he does very effectively in his recent speech. Television is different in many ways: The federal government licenses stations to operate because there are a limited number of airwave frequencies, which belong to the people. Stations and networks utilizing this public facility for profits can't expect to escape regulation by the people (elected government) for the people (in their interest). Anyone is free to begin a newspaper. Because airwave frequencies are considered a public domain, most western democracies have not turned over all VHF channels to commercial interests primarily seeking profits, as we have done in the United States. Utilizing the public .airwaves, three U. S. networks, enjoying near-monopoly status and wielding tremendous financial and political power, go into most of the t nation's homes (no newspaper does). And the spoken word, plus visual enactment, can be understood by even the very young, who cannot yet read newspapers. Thus there are differences. With these far-reaching official sanctions and privileges, television must face responsibilities and moral obligations stemming therefrom better than it has in the past. One would therefore like to see Stanton devote more of his talent to cleaning up the puerile programming, to reducing the number of commercials allowed (the profit motive knows few limits), to improving the standards of news coverage and to eliminating the ex- , cessive violence and sadism on so many network programs (aimed at drawing a "shock" audience to sell goods) which has, in the eyes of many, done so much harm in the Held of juvenile delinquincy and crime. Reflected Optimism In planning his advertising budget for 1969, the retailer may anticipate sales to top the records set in 1968. Some experts predict an increase of ten per cent in consumer buying. Market surveys already indicate some of the areas in which increased demand is the heaviest. For instance: The market for color television has scarcely been dented. Less expensive sets and a growing appreciation for color reception may double the sales of television units in the coming year. A marked increase in the demand for new clothing, for both women and men, is probable because of major fashion changes and the development of new materials. Increased spending is expected in all areas of home furnishings, especially if the world political situation becomes more settled. Goods employed in leisure time activities will continue to be sold at an increasingly rapidpaceas hours and days.are cut from the work week. The growing demand for high quality and exotic foods is expected to bring more spending to all types of grocery stores. Replacement of standard home appliances, such as washers and refrigerators, have been postponed in thousands of homes. The potential demand is of record size. Actually, the 1969 prospectus is optimistic for every type of retailer. However, the record of the individual retailer will be determined largely by the optimism reflected in the scope of his advertising. Attitudes & Platitudes Jerry Marcus Chaser Sp5£l>l| Chaser (. The Travelers Safety Service Driving after drinking is a major cause of highway accidents. Shop In McHenry Living It Up! •MATCH ft* WITH ROAD tiOKDirJOAK JCAK1E YOOJIE tiihe NOT Yoi/R, ZXIFfe Ward Plan BRAKING DISTANCES ON DRY PAVEMENT 17 FT. FROM 20 MPH ON GLARE ICE AT 25 F. REGULAR TIRES //// •'/>/ . a T~T7 i 149 FT. CONVENTIONAL SNOW T/RES 151 FT. iSTUDDED/SNOW/ TIRES T7~ T (REAR-USED) ' 129 FT. STUDDED SNOW/TIRES T' 7 /(REAR-NEW) 120 FT. STUDDED^ TIRES//'(FRONT & REAR-USED) 1123 FT. STUDDED TIRES (FRONT & REAR -NEW) 103 FT.1 /REINFORCED T/RECHAINS 75 FT. 25' 50' 75' 12 5 150' (Braking distances shown above do not include reaction time which normally adds another 22 ft. to the bralongdistances) Test results from the 1967 report of the National Safety ('ounciTs Committee on Winter Driving Hazards • The latest test findings of the National Safety Council's Committee on Winter Driving Hazards disclose that regular tires on glare ice may require close to nine times as far to stop as on a dry pavement. The Safe Winter Driving league points out that regardless of the type of traction device employed--even with tire chains --far slowed than normal speeds are a must on icy pavement^. PUBLIC PULSE (The Plaindealer invites the public to use this column as an expression of their views on subjects of general interest in our community. Our only request is that writers limit themselves to 300 words or less signature, full address and phone number. We ask. too, that one individual not write on the same subject more than once each month. We reserve the right to delete any material which we consider libelous or in objectionable taste.) ON MANY SUBJECTS " Editor "Another letter to my fellow Americans. Because of television, radio and press and other communications we see and hear what old timers like myself never dreamed" possible. "We hear about crime,higher education, poverty and all of the other human deeds that we are capable of. First about poverty. We hear so much about the colored living in slums and being deprived while we hear Mrs. King announce that a fifteen million dollar library is being built in Georgia in honor of his memory. Truly this is a tower of Babel where confusion reigned and we all speak in different languages. "And now I would like to remark about con con. They are now deciding about the delegates to be picked to decide what laws are to be changed in the present Constitution. Therefore I want to give a thought to whoever reads my letter. "We have a Constitution that was given to us by the Creator chisled in stone, that is used by all creeds and religions -the- Ten Commandments. I wish those who are picked would bear this in mind. If we the people would live up to 90 per cent of this ancient one this world would not be bedeviled with a great many problems. "I think in talking about higher education it should be memorized and stressed from the first grade to end of whatever education is received. "So I ask you delegates, do not make laws that will let this younger generation down and load them with taxes -taxes -taxes and lead those who are not so capable to chaos. "Nettie Sarley "Lakemoor" y mrrtrmwr» a flaa a a a a a a it a a a a 6 a to g 5 e : : Are In Yov New Town? : Do You Know Someone * New In Town? We would like io extend a welcome to every newcomer to our community. s CALL 1 ROYAL WELCOME ^ i i i i i i i i m i i i i m i i i - Ann Ztller 385-0559 Fran Olsen • 385-5740 Joan Stull 385-5418 f l P Q P P S m O Q O P q m m ^ Reapportionment To Legislature SCHOOLS ISSUE 1969 POLICIES ON "SNOW DAYS" Tne Administration of McHenry School Districts 15 and 156 has announced policies concerning the closing of school during "snow days." The road conditions will be evaluated early each day and then on a day-to-day basis by the Director of Transportation and a decision to close the schools because of inclement weather will be made by 6 a.m. each day. The only exception to this rule would be those times when school would be in session and become shortened because weather conditions become worse. As sooj^as a decision is made concerning the closing of school, the following television and radio stations will be notified: WGN Radio, 720; WGN Television, Channel 9; WMAQ Radio, 670; WNBQ Television, Channel 5; WCLR Radio, 850; WSTK Radio, 105.5; WKRS Radio, 12.20. Because of the 6 a.m. decision time, any telephone calls concerning school closing made in the afternoon or evening hours would be fruitless. Please try to aid the Administration in relating this news to the public by NOT calling District 15 and 156 schools for information during snow storms. It is most important that all telephone lines be kept open for instant communication on weather conditions. Following are provisions of the plan set forth by Supervisor Ward of McHenry county to be presented to the state Legislature concerning compliance of the one-man, one-vote reapportionment plan as a means of Reorganizing county boards. It is being forwarded to the County Problems commission. SECTION 1: In each county having the township form of government and fewer than 1,000,000 inhabitants the County Board shall, prior to Dec. 1, 1970, divide the county into supervisor districts for the election of county supervisors. SECTION 2:JThe number of districts in each county shall be based upon the population as shown in the 1970 federal census and shall be revised every ten years after the first district niap is made up as called for in Section 1, unless a new , county-wide Federal census is taken which would enable a new map to be drawn. SECTION 3: If the county board' fails to agree on the district map by Dec. 1, 1970, or 30 days after the 1970 fed-j^ eral census figures are avail-l able, the map shall be madey by a three man board consist- s ing of the State's Attorney of the county involved, the County Clerk of the county involved and a Circuit Court Judge appointed by the Chief Judge of the Circuit in which the county lies. This three man board shall act within 30 days. SECTION 4: District maps may be made iq? on the basis of one district for each supervisor or there may be fewer districts than the number of supervisors allotted under Section 5 of this act, which would result in more than one supervisor elected from a given district in some cases. Districts must follow township lines but if necessary townships may be combined in a district. Districts shall be made up so that the result is that each supervisor will represent as near as possible the same number of people. If the existing County Board votes by two-thirds majority they may declare the entire county a district and hold an at large election for the entire board under this act. SECTION 5: Class A counties shall have not less than 3 nor more than 7 County Supervisors under this act. Class A counties shall include those up to50,000 in population and these counties shall be entitled to one supervisor for each 5,000 in the population of the county up to a maximum of 7 members of a board. Class B counties shall have not less than 7 nor more than 11 County Supervises under this act. Class B counties shall include those from 50,000 to 150,000 in population and these counties shall be entitled to one county supervisor for each 8,000 or fraction thereof in population up to a maximum of 11 members to a board. Class C counties shall have not less than 11 nor more than 20 County Supervisors under this act. Class C counties shall include those from 150, 000 to 1,000,000 in population and these counties shall be entitled to one county supervisor for each 13,000 or fraction thereof in population up to a maximum of 20 members. SECTION 6: The County Supervisors under this act shall be elected on the first Tuesday in April, 1971 and shall, in the presence of a Circuit Court Judge, draw lots by district for a four-year term or a twoyear term after having been duly elected and qualified. The prqcedure shalK be that according to the main receiving the highest number of votes in the district election shall *tiraw first and so on until all have been drawn with the result being that there would be an equal number of 2-year terms and 4- year terms except if there are an odd number elected and For Your Information Dear friends, Into each of our lives come difficult moments that would be most * unbearable without the strength that faith and love give us. Time brings eventuallyto all of us a day of final parting...a day dedicated to preserving for many tomorrows the memories of cherished yesterdays. Our professional responsibility is to lighten the burden for those who call on us in their difficult moments. Respectfully, £d. • J-- fW Henry. PETER M.JISTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME 385-0063 qualified there shall be one more 4-year term awarded than a 2-year term. After the first Tuesday of April, 1971 there shall be a district-wide election for those county supervisors whose terms expire every two years thereafter. t SECTION 7: Jhe County Clerk shall be responsible for arranging for the election of the "County Supervisors under this act. All allotted members shall be elected on the first Tuesday of April, 1971, and each candidate shall run in the district from which he filed as a qualified candidate. Subsequent elections shall be held every two years thereafter to fill the expired or unexpired terms on a district-wide election where the terms expire. The same election laws that govern "Township Supervisors" and nominations with the exception that all candidates shall need 200 signatures to quality in the first election under this act. SECTION 8: The chairman of the board shall be elected by the members of the board for a twoyear term. No supervisor shall serve two successive terms as chairman. The chairman shall receive $100 per month in addition to his salary as a County Supervisor. SECTION 9: The salary of each County Supervisor under this act shall be the same as the County Clerk and whenever the County Clerk's salary is changed, the entire board's salary shall be changed without regard as to whether it is a new term for the member or if it is in the middle of a term. SECTION 10: Vacancies on this board due to any cause such as death or resignation shall be filled by appointment of the rest of the members of the board by a qualified person from the district where the vacancy occurs. Such appointments made under this section shall serve until the next regular election for members at which time the vacancy shall be filled by an election for a four year term or an unexpired two-year term as the case may be. „f£SS1°NA f^torV W8MS555S OPTOMETRIST Dr. John F. Kelly At 1224 N. Green Street, McHenry (Closed Wednesday) Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted Contact Lenses Hn. Dally 9:30 a.m. to 5 p-m. Friday Evenings 8:30 pm. , Evenings by Appointment PHONE 385-0452 Dr. Leonard L. Bottari Eyes Examlned-Glasses Fitted Contact Lenses 1303 N. Richmond Road Hows: Mon., Tues., Thnrs., Frl. 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tues., Thurs., & Frl. Eve 7 p m. to 9 p.m. Sat. 9:30 to 3:00 p.m. No Hours on Wednesday PHONE 385*4151 If No Answer Phone 385-2262 OFFICE EQUIPMENT McHenry County Office Machines Sales • Service A Rentals Typewriters, Adders, Calculators Mon- - Sat. 9:00 - 5:30 Friday till 9:00 p.m. Phone 459-1226 93 Grant St., Crystal Lake, 111. METAL WORK Schroeder ! Metalcraft for Home and Garden ^ Wrought Iron Railings Fireplace Screens Antiques 1705 S. Rt. 31 PHONE 385-0950 IT PAYS TO SHOP IN McHENRY INSURANCE Earl R. Wcith Fire, Auto, Farm ft Life Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES When You Need Insurance of Any Kind PHONE 385-3300 or 385-0953 3429 W Elm St., McHenry, 111. George L. Thompson General Insurance • LIFE • AUTO • HEALTH • FIRE • CASUALTY • BOAT Phone 815-385-1066 3812 W. Elm St., McHenry In McHenry Plaindealer Blgd. Dennis Conway Auto, Life, Fire State Farm Ins. Cos. 3315- W. Elm St. McHenry, Illinois 385-5285 or 385-7111 LETTER SERVICE Mimeographing • Typing Addressing • Mailing Lists McHenry County Letter Service 1212-A N. Green St- PHONE 385-5064 M o n . t h r u F r l . 8 - 5 Closed Saturdays ACCOUNTANTS Paul A. Schwegel •3- 4410 West Route 120 McHenry, Illinois 385-4410 VACUUM CLEANERS Authorized and Bonded Electrolux Representative JAMES VAN FLEET 2501 Martin Rd. McHenry, Illinois 385-6027 h > S