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9 Sec. 2 Pg. 4 - Plaindealer - Wed. June 4. 1969 General Tax Reform The Nixon Administration and key congressional figures have joined in an effort to effect tax reform this year. Pressure from the general public has spurred action in this field. In at least two other money fields, congressional action is badly needed. One concerns government bonds. The Treasury pays only 4% per cent to those patriotic enough to invest in them. The going rate for money is so much higher an adjustment is long overdue. Buyers should be given a better break, a better return on their investment in the nation. In the field of agricultural payments, it has been proposed that the government limit payment to individuals for not planting land to $20,000 a year. Some wealthy tend owners have been drawing annual checks from Washington for hundreds of thousands or more-for not planting crops. The force of public opinion in favor of tax reform is undoubtedly behind better interest rates for their country's bonds and a maximum on idleland payments. When Congress is reforming tax laws in general is an appropriate time to effect these reforms as well. Opinion Leaders Sociologists and marketing experts are ascribing increased significance to "opinion leaders" in public opinion and product consumption. Studies of community organization indicate that a few individuals exert extraordinary influence with respect to various public and private problems. A select few women may be the final authorities on food products. The opinion of a repairman may have an over-riding influence on the community's opinion of a television brand. A local beauty may hold the last word (»i the quality of cosmetics. Whoever the varied leaders are, the studies show, they have one thing in common. Each makes it Ms business to keep well informed in his area of recognition. The position of leadership is maintained by the accumulation of new and detailed information. The opinion leaders necessarily become avid newspaper readers. Often they are more interested in advertising than in other parts of the newspaper. It is from advertising that the "expert" on foods derives much of the information which is converted into advice to friends on how to cook better at less cost. The local expert on sewing is able to tell her public where it can buy various kinds of yard goods, at what cost. She maintains her position by studying the offerings of local advertisers. For these reasons the influence of advertising extends far beyond actual readers. It often influences one opinion leaier, wiio in turn directs the actions of dozens of followers. © VvJA RO 2 Tips from a Pro Wray Mundy NAT;C-A: TRUCK DR:VER OF THE YEAR $ 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.) wonderful haven to go to when you are ill. "Orvil T. Maher " 313 N. Crestwood Ave." VULGARITY ON TV •'Dear Editor: "Just a reminder to my fellow citizens as time marches on. This time I would like to remark about the vulgar remarks of some of our so called comedians who, by the way, mostly come from England, This one was on the Merv Griffin show on Channel 5 on Thursday, May 22. This producer of one of those obscene movies which is now being produced in New York bragged that every night the crowds waiting to see the show are three and four blocks long. And he says as long as the money is coming in, why not! He believes in using the real words of anything as long as the meaning is there. "Kickbacks from law breakers and gambling and all other acts of law breakers also bring in -the money, yet when caught are punished by decent law makers. What incentive do we give to the teen-agers when the older generation allows these indecent acts and remarks? "What has happened to so called censorship? Or have realizing what an important role--they, too, got in line with the HOSPITAL TESTIMONIAL -"Dear Public: "This testimonial I am giving to the public to read has never been influenced either by coercion or in any way monetarily, but by my own volition. "I Write of what I call "A Gem" in our midst. This phrase may sound on the poetic side but I am speaking from my own personal experience; therefore, when I used this egression I referred to the McHenry hospital and its fine, dedicated medical staff. "On many occasions I have walked by the hospital without it performs in our community. To get to the gist of my story I shall explain my observations. "Arriving at the emergency entrance, via ambulance, being conscious, I was astounded by the rapid, efficient treatment. accorded me. The surroundings were utterly spotless. I received a reassuring smile from the attending nurse which put me at ease. I found this friendliness prevalent throughout the hospital. All departments, Laboratory, Radiology X-Ray, Inhalation Therapy, etc., are planned for your special needs. I had a month to receive treatment from almost all hospital departments; however, I managed to pass up the maternity facilities, but I did peek in on the "little people". "I must not neglect to mention the devotion and care from a fine nursing staff who are ever solicitous of you. There is also extreme skill performed by the staff in Intensive Care. Tlie nurse's aides always helpful; the Candy Stripers performing their tasks. (Whoever said all 'teens are ne're-do-wells must be 4a "Kook" of another breed.) "When your health progresses you will be moved to a room but not neglected. Ring for aid, it will be post-haste. As you progress your physician will order you moved to "Self Care", attended by registered nurses night and day. "Thus, in closing, I can only say this whole community should thank God for such a slogan 'as long as we make money,, why not'? money, why not'? Any uneducated vulgar bum, both male and female, can easily use profane and obscene language. "The men and women who follow the path of decency as the Creator intended, may find it a little harder but the reward in the end is much greater. Write your legislatures for relief from this so-called naming the act for what it means. It was also meant for privacy and those who followed the opposite route were always shunned and looked down upon by the rightminded people. "Mrs. Nettie Sarley "Lake moor" FAIR SOLOIST A vocal soloist worth the price of admission to hear him usually has more background and experience to his credit than he ever displays in the songs he performs. Edward N; Spry, official soloist for the 1969 Illinois -State Fair, is no exception. Spry is music director of Illinois Midstate Educational center, Normal, and holds a B.M. degree in music education from Illinois Wesley - an University and an M.S. degree in education from Illinois State University. The singer's talents do not end with vocal music. He was trombonist and assistant conductor with the 29th Army band at Okinawa from April 1957 to July 1958. Spry's duties as fair soloist include singing the national anthem prior to each afternoon and evening program at the grandstand. For Your information Dear friends. These letters are intended to fill the gap in funeral information which the public desires to know. We also have booklets for this purpose that are available on request at our office. Useful information abo.it Social Security and Veteran's Benefits are contained therein. We invite you to call or phone for this free booklet, and we welcome your comments 01 this series of informative letters. Respoetfully, He Illinois PETER M.JUSTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME 385-0063 Social Security MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS Stanley F. Yolles, M.D., Director National Institute of Mental Health QUESTION BOX BY JIM JAN2 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE Today's questions are ones frequently being asked of our representatives by the people of McHenry,county. The Social Security office at 2500 Grand avenue, Waukegan, reminds McHenry county residents that it has representatives meeting people at two locations in McHenry county on a regular basis. The representatives are at the Woodstock Public library, 414 W. Judd, Woodstock every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon and at the Harvard city hall from 9:30 a.m. to noon on the first and third Tuesday every month. If you have a question you would like answered on Social Security in this column, please forward it to Social Security Administration Question and Answer Column, 2500 Grand avenue, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085. Give your full name, address, and Social Security number. If you do not want your name to appear, please indicate this and we will use only initials. Question: Pve lost my Medicare card. Pve been receiving retirement benefits for the past two years. I know my social security number. Is it necessary for me to get a replacement? Answer: Yes. It is important if you required any of the services provided by Medicare. Your Medicare card contains your social security claim number and is needed if you enter the hospital or file a claim far reimbursement under the medical insurance provisions of Medicare. Question: My wife never worked under social security but is receiving wife's benefits based on my employment under social security. The office secretary in our doctor's office has asked my wife for her Medicare number. Isn't her number the same as mine? Answer: No, her claim number is not exactly the same as yours. The office secretary is referring to your wife's social security claim number which is on her own Medicare card. Claim for reimbursement undetjydoctor bill insurance cannot be processed or paid unless the claim contains the social security claim number of the person who received the doctor's services. EARLY TUTORING MAY INCREASE CHILD'S IQ Usually, the results of research studies are not particularly exciting. Sometimes they are discouraging. Rarely are research findings highly encouraging. But there are exceptions. This is thd case in the report of a recent study by Institute scientists. The encouraging finding of the three-year research project is that the IQ's of culturally de-. prived children can be substantially increased during infancy by a simple tutoring program. Most youngsters learn to talk in the period between IS and 36 months. Dr. Earl S. Schaefer, NIMH psychologist who carried out the study, believes that children are especially receptive during this time. He also concludes that the children's environment during these ages influences their future intellectual development. "Unless the infant is reached at this early period," Dr. Schaefer says, "he can catch up only with the greatest difficulty." In the study, with parents' and community agencies' cooperation, two groups of Negro boys between 15 and 36 months of age were selected from low income neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. One group was given no tutoring. The other group received tutoring one hour a day, five days a week, from women college graduates experienced in working with children. Question: If a person over 65 enters a hospital how does the hospital know for sure that the individual is covered by Medicare? Answer: Upon admittance to the hospital the individual is required to give his social security claim number. This number is on the Medicare card and indicates what coverage the individual has under the Medicare program. Question: For the past year I have been drawing widow's benefits from my husband'saccount. I submitted solne paid medical bills requesting payment by Medicare. They have asked me for my claim number. Is this the number on my Medicare card? Answer: Yes. Hie number on your Medicare card is your social security claim number for all Medicare claims and for your monthly widow's benefits. You must show the complete number on all claims. In 1909 the Army purchased its first airplane from the Wright brothers. EDDIE the EDUCATOR says... Fear, resentment, and disregard for authority are attitudes formed early in life. Educators, police, and parents should cooperate to instill responsibility, confidence, trust, and understanding. ILLINOIS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION yrrrnrm-6'iTOTi-i a- b rtrt a a i m i a ri rim Are Yov New li Town? Do You Know Someone New In Town? We would like to extend a welcome to every newcomer to our community. Cris Fail 385-4084 Fran Olsen: ,- w- J 385-5740 j • Joan Stull : -- e 385-5418 Ann Zeller - 385-0559 CALL They read to the children, talked with them, played games with them, and took them on walks and short trips. In the first nine months after thjg*utoring program, the IQ's or ;he children who were tutored rose 17 points--to 106 average. At the same time, the average IQ of the other group, who had no tutoring, remained low, actually dropping one point, from 90 to 89. The results suggest that many culturally deprived children can achieve normal IQ's if they receive this kind of attention and stimulation. Plans call for enrolling the tutored "children in nursery schools and following them through school to learn the long-range effects of early tutoring. This long-term research is also vitally important The more we can find out about children's intellectual development, the sooner we can begin to conquer some of the massive mental,and emotional problems of our times. THE MOVE*" THE COACH WAS FIRST USED IN HUNSARy AROUND 1450 AND SOT ITS NAME FROM KOCS, THE CI TV WHERE IT WAS INVENT^... RAILROADING IN THE BAYS BEFORE UNIONS WAS SO DANGEROUS THAT BOSSES PICK!P BRAKEMEN WITH FIN^FRS MISSING... BECAUSE IT SHOWED THCy HAD EXPERIENCE! THE ANNUAL RECORD TOR MASS TRANSPORTATION ON LAND 15 HELD BV... A. TRAINS ? B. BUSES 7 C. ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS? 3 &3MSNV ZtflO NEXT FLOOR VARO DRAPERIES FIRST PrOF£SS tO^ OPTOMETRIST Dr. John F. Kelly At 1224 N. Green Street, McHenry (Closed Wednesday) Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted Contact Lenses Hrs. Dally 0:80 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday Evenings 8:30 p-m. 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