The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

We'll bet that's a lot lower than you thought. And just compare it with other 4-wheel drive pickups. The Jeep Truck has more going for it than price. It's got Jeep guts. Rugged 4-wheel drive guts to haul heavy loads. That's why the Jeep Truck is worth more than it costs. So put yourself in our place and test drive one of the 6 Jeep Truck models today. Toughed, word on wheel* n Jeep McHENRY GARAGE 926 N. Front Street MicHenr^ Tel. 385-0403 If you think owning a Jeep Truck is expensive, put yourself in our place. Agriculture and the Congress will take another look at the subject of free and reduced price school lunches - and breakfasts - before the next school year begins in Sep­ tember, 1972. The controversy regarding tfce Panama -Canal is smoldering in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. This dispute became critical during the administration of former President Lyndon Johnson, following destructive riots along the Panama Canal Zone borders in 1964. A draft treaty proposing the relinquishment of United States jurisdiction over the Panama Canal would require negotiation for a new canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, presumably through the territory of Nicaragua. Opposition in the Congress to this proposal was immediate - resulting in the introduction of a resolution questioning the authority of the Executive to dispose of American rights in the Panama Canal without the express approval of the Congress. The treaty by which the United States was given jurisdiction of the Panama Canal zone was negotiated with the Republic of Panama in 1903 -- shortly following secession of Panama from the Republic of Colombia. Under the treaty, the rights of the United States in the Panama Canal zone were perpetual. The original cost of the construction of the canal was borne entirely by the United States -- as has been the entire maintenance and upkeep of the locks, channel, and adjoining territory. According to a report presented recently to the advice and consent of the Senate. These and other con­ siderations are fanning the flames of apprehension and suspicion in the U.S. Congress. It is feared that the Depart­ ment of State may be planning to surrender U.S. rights in the Panama Canal Zone - assuming a new obligation totalling billions of dollars in Nicaragua with few of the guarantees and assurances embodied in the existing treaty with the Republic of Panama. The issue could present awk­ ward developments which would pit the U.S. House of Representatives against the rteDartment of State. omen (Sjf ~J ft e ŷijioose The meeting of McHenry Chapter 1348 was opened by our Senior Regent Eleanor Haerle, with twenty-two members present. An Antioch WOTM invited our junior graduate to their green cap night on Nov. 18 to be their guest sentinel. We also received a letter from Mooseheart telling us of the beautiful calendar card they have to offer. So girls, when you pay your dues for 1972, you will receive one of these beautiful calendar cards. Plans for the bazaar were made. Our Senior Regent asked The In-Again Out-Again Marengo Federal Savings Account That Pays 5% Its Marengo Federal's Daily Interest account that earns from date in to date out. This is the account that lets you take your money in or out as often as you need to without losing interest. And interest is compounded every day by computer-making a net effective rate of 5.13% on funds remaining in the account over the period of one year. MARENGO federal savings and loan association A $86,000,000 mutual --or it ion wrving northern Illinois since 1925 200 East Grant Highway Phone 815-568-7268 Marengo. Illinois McCLORY REPORTS From Washington Congress by Representative Daniel J. Flood of Penn­ sylvania, a total net sum of more than $5 billion has been provided by U.S. taxpayers in improving and defending the Panama Canal zone. In the proposal for aban­ donment of the Panama Canal and the construction of a new canal facility, it is estimated that an additional expenditure of $3 billion would be incurred. Since there was never any provision for relinquishment of the Panama Canal to the Republic of Panama, it has been suggested that original recognition of the Republic of Panama was cbnditioned on the granting of canal rights in the Canal Zone -- and that any surrender of the Panama Canal should be made to the Republic of Colombia which retains treaty rights to this property in the event of its surrender by the United States. It is represented further that, if the United States should relinquish jurisdiction over the Panama Canal, the Soviet Union would immediately assert its authority -- taking Panama under its wing as it has done with Castro's Cuba. Under Article IV of the United States Constitution, the power to dispose of territory or property of the United States "is specifically vested in the Congress," and while the President has authority to make treaties, the Constitution specifies that he must have the for volunteers to help with the dinner. She also appointed chairmen for the booths for the bazaar. Our congratulations went to Elizabeth Richards, who celebrated her eighty-eighth birthday. Polly Licastro, our library chairman, and her committee served a delicious luncheon. The next meeting will be held Nov. 16. Mrs. Frances Frank was not present to receive the at­ tendance award. Mrs. Helmuth (Marion) Vornkahl won the special award. Lenore Freund, Publicity Chairman Frank confession: "I don't know!" The school lunch program for needy children was rescued recently by action of the United States Congress. Earlier, the Department of Agriculture, by attempting to initiate nation­ wide eligibility standards for receiving free or reduced price lunches, set off a bombshell which reverberated in almost every school district in the land. The Agriculture Department's ruling -- although well intended - would have superseded state and local decisions as to who ~ and who is not - a needy child. It was charged that the Department of Agriculture's proposed establishment of a nation-wide poverty level of $3,940 per family of four, would deprive more than one million children of free or reduced price lunches which previously they had been receiving. Under the measure adopted by the House of Represen­ tatives and concurred in by the Senate (H.J. Res. 923), the states may establish eligibility standards for free and reduced price school lunches as of Oct. 1, 1971. These standards will permit payment of a minimum of 40 cents toward the cost of lunches for needy children, plus an average of 6 cents per meal for all children in the nation's school districts. The program is substantially autonomous within each state and school district, with the eligibility of each child being established by individual certification of the parent or guardian. The Congressional action relates to the current school year and indicates that sub­ sequent school lunch standards shall be established in advance of succeeding school years to the end that local school boards and administrators may budget and prepare for feeding the needy children within their respective school districts. Indeed, some further change seems likely to occur next year. Otherwise, some children will be eligible for free lunches even though they come from families with annual incomes far above the $3,940 level for a family of four. More than three million school children are included in the new program with a total annual cost estimated at more than $700 million in contrast to the $535 million dollars ex­ pended last year. The additional money for the school lunch program may be provided from so-called Section 32 funds. These are federal revenues derived from customs receipts which are allocated to the Secretary of Agriculture for various assistance programs. Accordingly, increased costs involved in providing school lunches will require no new appropriations from general tax receipts. The recent Congressional action also requires the Secretary of Agriculture to review operations of breakfast programs and authorizes the transfer of funds to school districts which wish to con­ tribute local funds for this purpose. Some proponents of this legislation favor free lunches for all school children - regardless of need. However, such a program of school child care would cost several billion dollars and would involve the preparation and serving of meals which many schools would not be equipped at this time to handle. Section 6 of H.J. Res. 923 contains the language in which local school administrators rejoice declaring emphatically that: "The Secretary shall not lower minimum standards of eligibility for free and reduced price meals nor require a reduction in the number of children served in any school district..." The Department of Listen... there are two reasons to see the Ford Team Great People . . . a w h o l e F o r d T e a m a t y o u r service: A salesman, the nice guy who'll help you pick the right car. A service "pro" who'll help you keep it in trim. And, in charge, your Ford Dealer who'll see you're treated right. Great Cars . . . t h e w h o l e l i n e u p o f n e w ' 7 2 F o r d s , all frozen at '71 prices*! Including luxurious, quiet-plus LTD's. All-new, roomiest-ever Torinos. Sportiest-ever Mustangs. Simple-to-drive-and- maintain Mavericks. Best-seller Pintos. 'Based on manufacturer's suggested retail prices. LTD 2-Door Hardtop Get it straight from the Ford Team at your local Ford Dealer's. Price freeze ends Nov.13. Let's get together! V BUSS FORD SALES ""iS* FARM BUREAU ELECTION -Members of the McHenry County Farm Bweaa gather far their first meeting following the annual election to elect officers and organise for 1971-72 From left, frost, are Don Justen, McHenry; Jim Book, Dunham; Ervin Walters, Hebron; president, John Henning, Sr., Coral; and Lyle Mecklenburg, Burton; middle row, John Pifingsten, Dorr; Dick Walters, HarUand; Richard Arseneau, Richmond; Clarence Adams, Nunda; Fred Pederson, Algonquin; Ralph Drafall, Grafton; back row, Richard Burke, Riley; Clarence Dahle. Chemung; Ron Hansen, Greenwood; Henry Boi, Seneca; and John Martin, Marengo. Only absentee was John Koolstra, Alden. DON PEASLEY PHOTO 'OlrtHTItt** PAGE 9-PLAINDEALFR-FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1971 0 .