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PAGE 8-PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1971 EDITORIALS -r Violence Of Football More than 113 artificial turfs have been installed on football fields over the last five years--in 31 states. Now comes the opinion of one football doctor. Dr ., James Garrick of Seattle, Washington, that one of the claims made about these artificial turfs is not proving true. Artificial surfaces have been promoted on the three claims: that they reduce maintenance, make fields avail­ able for more hours' use and reduce injuries. But Dr. Gar­ rick, of the University of Washington football team, ques­ tions the third claim. In fact, he has analyzed injury figures in his area and found, to his satisfaction, that dry artificial turfs are the most dangerous surfaces for football players. Thus he wets the Washington University artificial turf before each practice session. But before games the field is not wet. Companies which sell artificial turfs claim the Garrick study is not conclusive. But Dr. Gamck and Dr. Steven Bramwell made a study of 1,350 high school players on 26 teams in their area. There were 139 injuries among these players last year. The rate of injury on artificial turf was .76 per game and .52 per game on natural grass. Moreover, if was found that the injury rate went up on dry artificial tarf, as compared to wet artificial surfaces, and that the serious injury rate was far higher on the dry turf. Further studies are being made in the Seattle area this year but this early evidence indicates officials and players everywhere should seriously consider the Garrick findings, especially in a game of excessive violence and brutality in which, already, too many youngsters are injured each fall. Hurricane Time The half of the nation from Texas eastward is now begin­ ning the 1971 hurricane season. It's good to note that Americans are better protected against the huge storms today than ever before. The center of these storms is now tracked accurately and those in its path usually have ample warning of their approach. Occasionally, they cause excessive loss of life, either because they fool weather forecasters and strike un­ expectedly or because too many people remain in low areas in their path in inadequate shelter. But these storms are part of nature's pattern and serve a purpose. They bring much-needed torrential rain, often ending draughts. They may serve other purposes of nature not yet appreciated. They are nature's most awesome storm, extending over hundreds of miles and building up for two or three days--and thus can be avoided by these who exer­ cise reasonable prudence. Hazards Of Flying The tragic airline disaster north of Juneau recently once again emphasizes the added danger of commercial flying in bad weather. The aircraft had been placed in a holding pattern in rain and fog and flew into the side of a mountain at 2,400 feet. Once again the claim is made that everything should have gone well, that instruments on the aircraft were capable of the necessary functioning, etc. The pilot, in the end, may be said to have made an error. In so many of these tragedies the fault is laid to pilot error. While one cannot finally comment this early on the cause of this latest disaster, it is worth noting that all pilots are humans and that humans occasionally make errors. The danger in flying in bad weather is that an error can often be fatal, for no visual means of correction is available. Nor is such correction possible if in­ struments err-and this also happens. Advertising Opinions Experienced businessmen hold differences of opinion concerning the effects of advertising. One opinion is that no one can be expected to remember the details of advertising and that advertising is effective only when it gradually implants certain attitudes in the unconscious mind of the public. On the other extreme an aggressive retailer may argue that advertising is not effective unless the public acts on the detailed offerings of a particular advertisement. Both of these opinions persist because both are based on truth. Advertising may work in either or both ways. The best of retail advertising should result in immediate action on individual ads, while, over a period of time, creating a favorable overall image of a business. It is true that very few people remember the details of an ad­ vertisement, even when the ad is studied carefully. Thus, it is important for the retailer who wants specific action on his ad­ vertising to choose a medium which is retained and used for reference. That is why the newspaper is the best medium for retail item advertising. Grocers are well aware of the importance of item listings in the newspaper. Even though newspaper ads are posted in a grocery store, it is a familiar sight to see shoppers walking through the same store with a newspaper ad in hand for ready reference Under usual conditions, the community newspaper is the only retail advertising medium which is retained in the home long enough to have any reference value. It is also the medium which is likely to bring the most long range prestige to local advertisers. When does fall arrive this year? Does fall have any weath­ er signs which tell whether the coming winter will be severe? Fall arrives on the 23rd of September this year, rather late. From the 23rd on, until Decem­ ber 22nd, the days will contin­ ue to grow shorter and there will be more darkness than day­ light every twenty-four hours. Nature provides a few clues as to the winter ahead. Birds ""usually pull out for the south with an uncanny knowledge of approaching cold weather. The caterpillar known as the Wooly Bear is a clue believed in by many. If one will take a look at him in the fall and note the width of his brown band in the center, that will forecast the winter.it is said. A wide brown band means a mild winter. Others say animals tend to grow a thicker coat before a severe winter, especially out­ door farm animals. It might be interesting to try to prove one or more of these theories. Hearts may break from suffering, uncertainty, sorrow, sin. . . . God's Word Heals Broken Hearts Hear it every day when you DIAL-A-DEVOTION 385-8729 m m h mm Parents Know the Drvg Threat Th« Child You Save May Be Your Own Today's Subject: What Parents Can Do Aoout Drug Misuse Except for speeding in a motor vehicle on the highways, Marijuana smoking is likely the most commonly committed crime in the nation. Americans who have experimented with Marijuana smoking at least once may number as many as 20 million persons. It is estimated by the Pentagon in Washington that perhaps as much as 30% of our troops in Vietnam have tried "pot," but most people making the estimates seem to agree that this is a conservative guess. Where surveys have been taken in larger universities the extent of Marijuana users tops 50% of the undergraduates and the figure is rising. You'll hear the argument, coming most often from very young users of Marijuana, that it is harmless, has no long- lasting effects, and it is not "habit forming." In one recent survey of 200 Marijuana smokers, it was found that 49% had already experimented with LSD, 43% had tried Amphetamines and 24% some form of the Barbiturates. In all of them, two- thirds had used other illegal drugs! If, in the research now underway, Marijuana is proved physically and at the same time medically safe (which is unlikely), isn't it obvious that there still is a definite guilt by association? It seems to form a pattern that the Marijuana user seldom remains ONLY a user of this drug. Specialists concerned with drug misuse offer these con­ structive suggestions to parents in dealing with their children: 1. Keep your cool--a level head thinks logically, makes bet­ ter decisions and generally acts more wisely. 2. Listen to what young people are really trying to tell you. Drugs are not the cause of drug use -- at least not ini­ tially -- there are hundreds of reasons why a child ex­ periments with drugs. Find those potential reasons in your home - family relationships. Correct what might become a dangerous condition BEFORE it can cause serious trouble. 3. Get the facts concerning drugs and make certain you expose your youngsters to this data in an atmosphere of sharing. 4. When setting discipline be very fair ... but at the same time be very FIRM. 5. All experts in the field agree on this one being of utmost importance: SET GOOD PARENTAL EXAMPLES! A parent who in effect says, "Do as I say, not as I do," stands little chance of influencing his children for true good. While many people stand doing little more than hand- wringing, more and more parental groups across the country are setting up drug study meetings which show films on the subject. If your club or organization is interested in having such meetings, here are some suggested flims to obtain: "THE MIND BENDERS"--25 min. Subject, LSD and other hallucinogens. Write: National Medical Audiovisual Center (Annex), Chamblee, Ga., 30005. "FDA SPECIAL REPORT"--20 min. Subject, Drug Abuse- Bennies and Goofballs. Write same source as for "THE MIND BENDERS" "FIGHT OR FLIGHT"--16 min. Available for purchase only, 16mm, sound and color. Write Mr. Quinn Tamm, Inter­ national Association of Chiefs of Police, 1319 18th St., N.E., SOCIAL SECURITY by Elwin Kris MELD REPRESENTATIVE Today's questions are ones frequently being ask­ ed of our representatives by the people of McJIenry county. The Social Secur­ ity office at 250(1 Grand avenue, Waukegan, re­ minds Mcllenry county residents that it has repre­ sentatives meeting people at two locations in Mcllen­ ry county on a regular ba­ sis. The representatives are at the Woodstock Pub­ lic Library, 414 VV. .Judd, Woodstock every Wednes­ day from 9 a.m. to noon and at the Harvard city hall from 9:30 a.m. to noon on the first and third Tues­ day every month. If you have a question you would like answered on Social Se­ curity in this column, then please forward it to Social Security Administration Question and Answer Col­ umn, 2500 Grand avenue, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085. Give your full name, ad­ dress, and Social Security number. If you do not want your name to appear, please indicate this and we will use only intitials. Question: I understand that I will need a certain number of quarters of coverage to get Social Security benefits when I retire. What is a quarter of coverage and how do I get them? M.D. -McHenry Answer: A person can generally earn quarters of coverage in two ways. If he works for someone else his work is probably covered under Social Security as an employee. Employers report their em­ ployees' earnings to Social Security four times a year at the end of each calendar quarter. If an employee has earned at least $50 from one employer in a calendar quarter it is reported and he receives credit for a quarter of coverage on his record. By continuing to work and earn at least $50 per quarter from an employer, a person can earn up to four quarters of coverage per year. responsible for reporting their own earnings. Each self- employed person who reports at least $400 net earnings from self-employment for a taxable year receives credit for four Washington, D.C., 20036. "LSD--25"--26 min., on LSD and hallucinogenic drugs in ^ general. Write: Professional Arts, Inc., P.O. Box 8484, Universal ^^Self-employed individuals City, Calif., 91608. earn quarters of coverage a "DRUGS AND THE NERVOUS SYSTEM"--18 min., on how different way. They are drugs affect many different parts of the body by their influence on the central nervous system. Write: Churchill Films, 662 N. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif., 90069. "HIDE AND SEEK"--14 min., actual experiences of a teen­ ager caught by the narcotic habit. Write: Center For Mass Communications, Columbia University Press, 1125 Amsterdam Ave., New York, N.Y., 10025. It goes without saying that the more complete and basically factual information parents have concerning drugs, the more effective they can be in dealing with drug temptations, diffi­ culties and discussions. Children and young people in general must know more than just one side of the story, since moat of their information comes from others who favor drug experi­ mentation, usually those in their own age group. Of course, this department will be happy to assist any parental group wishing to embark on a drug education program. Don't miss my article next week. Contents Of 1956 German Letter Revealed The Plaindealer prints the following letter for the amusement of German residents of the area. It is the possession of Otto Sturm of 1008 Hampton court, Whispering Oaks, and was written by his brother, in California, to his father in 1956. It tells about the brother's son, who was then in the service of his country, and of a visit to the Otto Sturms, then residing in Rhode Island. 23 Februar, 1956 Lieber Vater: Ich denke das es zeit ist das ich dir ein brief schreiben.'Mein .> Deutsch ist schlimm und ich hof das du kanst es lesen. Wenn ich das Deutschen wort weis nicht dann will ich das English wort substitutes Alle hier fuehlen sehr gut aber es ist ein langes Winter und wir alle froh will sein wenn einmal Spring ist. Ich ha be mein painten shtarted an das haus inseit. Das ist ein grosses chob aber bei und bei will ich es finished getten. Die Marie helfs mir. Sie vipes up die paint sh- pots das ich an der floor schlobber. Also machs sie mit der sandpaper an der vood- vork. Ich wuensche (wish) das du mein paint chob einmal vould sehen, ich denke das es ist nicht so schlimm. Unser Dick ist jetzt in der militar. Er hat enlishted in der Armie und war zu Fort Ord in Nord California geshipped fuer boot training. Das means das er will lernen wie zue marschen in gleichem schritt und tritt. Also will die offizieren ihm teachen wie ein Schiessgewehr zu schussen und ein bett zu machen und ander dings. Der WHO KNOWS? 1. When does fall begin" 2. What useful item was invent­ ed September 30, 1854. 3. Who wrote the song, "Of Thee I Sing"" 4. What U.S. Secretary of State enunciated the China "Open Door" policy0 5. Translate. "Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re." 6. Who had the above as his motto" 7. What organization inaugu­ rated Labor Day? 8. By what other "name is the State of Michigan known? 9. What is its capital" 10.Who was Postmaster General when President Truman left the White House" •uospiBUoa ssapoi -8uisuuq *6 9UU8AIOM am. *8 *2881 in 'qioA M3M ui apBied a 'joqeq jo Swaraj am, 'i •j a -Moquasia jq8i*a ?uaoiS3Jd *9 ,,-paap ut 8uoj)s 'JauuBui ut ai?U3£),, *g "S061 oj 8681 uiojj pdAJas oijm 'jCbh uqof 'uiMijsjao a3joao '£ •junH lajIBM '"!<* ^ajBS aqx 'Z •ur« S*:il 'ZZ laquiajdas *i (illy o4M 0| SJ9MSIY quarters of coverage for that year. Net earnings are a per­ son's profit after he had deducted all of his expenses from his total earnings for a year. If a self-employed person has less than $400 net earnings for a year the amount is not reported and he will not earn any quarters of coverage for that year. There are several exceptions to both of the general situations just mentioned. Most notable among these are people em­ ployed by certain religious organizations, agricultural laborers, and special cases involving self-employed far­ mers. Questions on these situations should be directed to a Social Security office. Dick schreibs das er esgleichs all right und das der food ist gut aber er gets nicht enough zu essen. Das sounds crazie zu uns because erSagt das er hat zen pounds gained. Er mus about acht wochen trainen und dann will er zue heim kommen fuer ein vurlough. Dann will Dick zu Fort Monmouth gehen in Neues Chersey. Wir denken das er will nei enough be zu der Otto und Esther das vieleicht kann er zu Pawtucket gehen an ein veekend pass. Das Fort Monmouth hat ein schule wo sie teachen den soldaten radar und electronics. Er mus in den militar drei jahren bleiben aber wir denken das es gut ist und das er will be ein besser kitt wen er heraus kommt. Pa, ich wuensche das du es ein bischen easier taken und das du nicht mehr spazieren gehen zu den saloons und den papieren taken zu der junkmann. Besser das du zu haus bleibs und lesen den papers und dein pipe sch- moken. Hast du nicht ein eye- opener noch in der basement das du kanst nippen on? Du bist nichts mehr ein kleines bube. Ich hoffe das du diesen brief lesen kann. Hier in Los Angeles ist alles in English sprochen. Es machts mir bad fuehlen das ich mein schoenes Deutsch kann nicht mehr usen. Wenn ich mehr zeit hab will ich eines tag ein buch schreiben das alle Deutsche volken will ap­ preciates Du hast wieder ein burtztag kommen zue zelebraten. Wir wuenschen dir ein frohes geburtztag und ein glueckliches • o • o e o » o e o e o e o e o e o • THE WORLD OF o • ENTERTAINMENT^ o « • o e o e o e o e o e o e o e o e o 51,000,000 DUCK With the excellent directing of Vincent McEveety and the cleverly written screenplay by Roswell Rogers, Walt Disney productions', $1,000,000 Duck," is a refreshing bit of f u n f o r c h i l d r e n a n d a w a r m touch of humor for the adult. Dean Jones is most convinc­ ing in his portrayal of a young father with the problem of a family pet duck that lays golden eggs. Of course, the problem isn't just the duck, but how they can keep this fact from nosy neighbors and how can they c a s h i n t h e g o l d b r i c k ( e g g ) without the Treasury Depart­ ment finding out about it. However, Charlie, the duck, gives them a merry chase and there's the usual (but funny) mix-ups involved as they try to keep close tabs^on her. There's praise due the sup­ porting cast. A newcomer from the stage, Sandy Duncan, who plays Dean Jones"wife and Lee Montgomery is Jimmy, their son. Others are also very good in their parts in this movie rated "G." Your usable discards help the handicapped in training at Goodwill Industries. jahr. Schreib uns ein brief einmal. Dein sohn, Del Adalbert aOfeSSl°NAL OPTOMETRIST Dr. John F.Kelly At 1224 N. Green St -eet McHenry (Closed Wednesde; ) Eyes examined .. Glas<os fitted Contact Lenses Hrs: Daily 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday Evenings - 8:>0 p.m. Evenings by appointment PHONE 385-0452 Dr. Leonard Bottari Eyes Examined - Contact Lens Glasses Fitted 1303 N. 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