PAGE 8-PLAJNDEALER-WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 0 1 9 7 1 EDITORIALS News Int imidat ion Pes news dating deter: £TT^>< to 'V.fik. {^n oit1 of tmyr to insu Umulat: sion A-rifl years ! puhl . c; Hut b: shop.i which • if t.ho\ 1£> en. oountr> b> the paper • influent -1 toried . t \ i . !>e ut ter i executive pop I mnk. Brird tmt testimoin by .some of television's famous - itators that the federal government is intimi- fhat*t.he networks should be allowed to wv policy and content without FCC and eon- -Mn\ in the public interest, David Brink ley i\; i a congressional committee he doesn't \n^id statement supports the facts. What thr w .i.kI other executives want is a free hand nm their news departments without in- ,> ime..!iews commentators who sing the1 song " •> that federal supervision of news policies, • t .csv ' nn.l prevent intentional distortion is in >.disservice to their country and profe.s- 1 • '\(»ptelevision news executives in recent o'lv'jncc the Congress and a gullible vision is synonymous with a free press. ; not free, never has been and never there were only three national newspapers, r:vtically every home in the country, mid licensed to use publ ic property all over the 'ederrJ government, to operate, these news •v,[ .w* free of federal supervision either, vtvvorks' news programs have become vastly t n g v o f T V i m a g e r y a n d i f u n f a i r o r l i s .,. { the welfare of the nation, i; would ponsibillty for Congress to allow the news ihes< three networks in New York to operate ; e r \ i s ; e n a t a l l f r o m a g o v e r n m e n t o f t h e nvs them to use the nation's air-waves to profits each year. It's encouraging t!i;u, -. :;eugli to admit this tnith 'Viil Pass aga. IIHU. \ ally suffering a temporary fad of pret t ied no. modefn darl ings (some not necessari ly •*'k pants, often skin t ight , perhaps in i-s , have their hair made-up and doll up, m . :es. They are for peace (who isn ' t ' '1 and • n '1 ' > and some think they have a special ought. ; , ! " sometime-amusing fad which has will pass Men will return to being men • i r . tnc.s Twenty years from now thousands of I heir gir l ish ways and wince ; If th<'V • . 1 . • ' ! \ then ;>e run by whatever t 'oretgii ' Ne Y , v" ' no;/ , A O' ' m Pay TV id- .mt of the Motion Picture Associat ion of .ed a new form of pay television lor apart ,e housing projects , hotels and motels ton would bring in new fi lms and other at- lacked-out sports events, to viewers who pay ">() for a f i lm, i t ' s suggested t ing the proposal is that the FCC would ha\e : 'c system, since it wouldn' t ut i l ize the air •b producers say the average age of today's ver twenty The average age of residents n e , or , is over forty. Many at this age have in Thus producers see a fat new inai ket whether those over forty wiser by c\ > young movie goers -are stupid enough to pay t in t rash One hopes not . > m p e f i t o r s MIm w i>cat> customers because we don' t know A furniture dealer speaking to »• i -nt ior . explained ti in competi t ion with other furniture drale: . . , [H's ot f i rms," he said fie potential purchases of a young married ime. when the f irst big purchase would be v, ever, now if a young couple has any savings a dozen different places." he said : i ters of tIn* local furniture store may Ho of miles away, the dealer pointed out •vide to spend their whole eir f irst year si t t ing on aj i tomobile manufactured abroad The young oat from a Manhattan department store." he pointed out e Vile on a tour of ipple crates Tin y ; are advert ising in my hometown and your 's television, and regional newspapers share of business which we used to take lr ( fuef competi tors - not the dealer < ! \> i ' , g ne another, our best answer to 'his hotter advert ising of our own which w,i ' •cal market ," the speaker said !111 % a i Gainer Y-irk, . A • r I • \ a s j f • n l ns u! a . h r :ht is , as ' i i b ' r• r th ' i- ' i now th r I %' Hearts may break from suffering, uncertainty, sorrow, sin . . God's Word Heals Broken Hearts Hear it everv day when you r > i « i a n p y o T l O N 386-8729 THE BUMPER TEST tfrHr-"- " wfc" ' ? I L aler invites isc l l i i s col - vpression of • ' ibieets of • es t hi our >!ir • m i 1 \ re- >• i i ters !!rn- :<. : t i ! ' i words •i ,a*tire, ful l I ' l i . t t ie num- '(m . t1 at one i ic >n(l ie :n.ere than lath, ae re- ' i! to delete which we i ' r n i •! in oh- Iv'IM KMBER ! ' 191H, the v.1.1 vVnr < have red in the urban a! remote 1 > iM HM'. ry t Ox pay •••11 bodies Who rr \ ice of their counl ' Tl i ) v; f >; ; • i f f i i one activi ty that i .A 'S pi ice at 11 a .m. on e\ ei i th day o! ' November v-vrs (and will n;g as a few l ive) , ' - r , i I sears ago, the i i . , 'S >' United States d-v;i t << i l ia i Armist ice Day. as ; . . Nov. 11, would thr -i ne known as \ • ' v. including the • ' i •1 .us Further, ' ,e • 'd that Nov. 11 1, i, | •j is h national World War declarat ion ,u >.! ' •'l • >y to include their I 'OI . la ter-wars to join iking Nov. 11 a memory and M.vn, i , tolhM ' thr so V ;hi ago, the i i ! doclared that >haii no longer be \o i i . Veterans i i t t iKu'ed on the last l i ie month of Oc « \ tvir . Never on alendar date of ears ins of World War •I her veterans ' - d-i not challenge nngress in their let lare any day to ed to honor the lose ! nited States. [1 d\ \ ays be happy e in any program . the government uyatini i ans o! World War ie. tr , l .egion. the ! 't i i e ign Wars and terested veterans i the public park in ir1 lorry at 10: 30 i> Nov. i t . 'H he a short .1 n memory of •nmrades of al l uoeertain weather i ' only speaker wil l • n t t r able Donald , • wil l del iver a s of v drome The d and welcome to ; ' t rans m ihie dav "Later in the day, the Veterans of World War I, their wives and friends will convene at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 491 clubhouse on Ringwood road. There will be a dinner after which a short program will be offered in celebration of the occasion. The speaker of the evening will be James C. Palmer of Chicago. Ruddy Palmer has been connected with veterans' organizations for over fifty years and still going strong. He has served the Veterans of World War I as barracks commander, district and department Commander as well as national convention director and many National committees. "Join the veterans and help us keep 'Armistice' Day alive. "Chairman Clyde Blackwell " Past Adiutant "Department of Illinois "Veteran W.W.I.,US.S.A." "Co-Chairman Harry C. Lock "Past Commander "Department of Illinois "Veteran W.W.I. U.S.A.'* ARMISTICE DAY * '*• "It is probably fitting and ip order to state or clarify the * circumstances that surround the apparent commemoration this year in paying respect to the veterans of American wars The first of these was on Oct. 25, a day declared by the most recent Congress as Veterans' Day, 1971. The second ob servance is that of Thursday, Nov. 11, 1971, which is the true Armistice Day, com memorating, to the exact day, the fifty-third anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended the conflict of World War I, and proclaimed the total victory of the forces of democracy over the forces of militarism and world domination by armed aggression. "To the American soldier, sailor, or marine who served in World War I, the real, true Armistice Day represents a day that always remains a day of magnificent achievement in World History. This day of all days was the rewarding culmination of all of the World War I veterans' contributions and sacrifices that had over come and destroyed the forces of tyranny and subjugation that threatened the free world nearly GO years ago. "What led up to Armistice Day, 1918, was rough and tough it was sadness and gladness - it was "Over There". "Beautiful K-K-K-Katie", . "Tipperarv", and even "The Mademoiselle from Ar- inentieres" - and it was also "In Flanders Fields the Pop pies Blow". WTiat they all add up to is memories - memories of a great day and time that cannot, without pain and remorse be shifted around to any other, seemingly, more convenient day. And this, despite the caprices of present- day political or other groups whose motives may override any patriotic or historical considerations. "These few words are, in reality, a plea, originated and supported by the veterans of World War I -- to allow us "old soldiers" (we are all past the "three score and ten" mark) to retain and honor our real Ar mistice Day. It means quite a lot to us. If other veterans' organizations or groups wish to name other days as Veterans' Days, so be it, but please permit the dwindling ranks of World War I veterans to honor the Armistice Day that is so cherished in their memories. "This year of 1971, the McHenry Barracks 1315 of the American Legion, Fox Valley, Post 4600 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the McHenry Chamber of Com merce in arranging a short program to be presented in the McHenry city park, honoring what in history and in our hearts is Armistice Day. We World War I vets appreciate this and sincerely hope that a similar observance may continue for, at least a few more years. "Buddy Harold P. (Pat) Owen, "608 N. Country Club Drive, "McHenry" What should be known about department store credit cards? Just about six years ago, un solicited credit cards were first mass distributed. Today, many people carry over ten credit cards. They are a convenience when you pay the statements in full when received That way you avoid the service charges. Con venience turns into expense the moment service charges are added. "Revolving" or "Open End" de partment store credit accounts are designed to let you purchase new products or services while paying only a part of the balance each month. This is an example of convenience turning into ad ditional expenses. The service charge for the unpaid balance is lV2f; per month or 18 rr a year. This is the usual amount, how ever, many stores have even high er service charges. The "Option Account" com bines the 30-day charge with the "Revolving Charge". With this type of account, you can avoid all service charges for credit simply by paying the entire amount of the bill at the end of each month. However, you do have the option of paying on a revolving basis with its lxk'\ service charge a month. The best way to use credit cards, and not abuse your budget, is to pay the entire balance of the bill each month as it is due. By paying the full amount, you pay nothing for the convenience of saying "charge it!" The Wage-Price Freeze This column of questions and answers on the Wage and Price Freeze is provided by the local office of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and is published as a public service. The column answers questions most frequently asked about the Wage and Price Freeze announced August 15 by President Nixon. Q - My health insurance program at work is having its annual "open season." It's only at this time that an employee can increase his benefits or change programs. Is this considered a fringe benefit prohibited by the freeze? A - No . The fringe benefit prohibition does not apply to those benefit programs that, according to established practice, require an employee to exercise his right to join a program or to increase his benefits at a single specified time during the year or lost the opportunity to do so for at least a year. In such an instance, the employee may exercise his right even though the specified enrollment time falls within the freeze period. Q - Where can I find the Policy Statements of the SOCIAL SECURITY By John K. Watkins, FIELD REPRESENTATIVE Today's questions are ones frequently being ask ed of our representatives by the people of McHenry county. The Social Secur ity office at 2500 Grand avenue, Waukegan, re minds McHenry county residents that it has repre sentatives meeting people at two locations in McHen ry county on a regular ba sis. The representatives are at the Woodstock Pub lic Library, 414 W. 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: A woman who helps me with my cleaning every week also works in several other homes. She says that since one of her other employers is reporting her wages for Social Security I do not need to report what I pay her. Is this true? E.S. - McHenry Answer: Not necessarily. If you pay her $50 or more in a calendar quarter of the year, you are required by law to report her wages and to send in the Social Security con tributions - no matter how many of her other employers may also be reporting her wages. Any Social Security benefits payable to her in the future will be based on a record of all her wages reported during her working years. Question: I'll retire in a few months and start collecting Social Security retirement benefits. Will I have to pay federal income tax on these monthly benefits? Answer: No. You do not have to pay federal income tax on Social Security benefits. Questions and Answers President's Cost of Living council on the wage-price freeze? A - Basic decisions of the Cost of Living council are initially published in the ' form of questions and answers as well as declarative statements. They have appeared in most newspapers throughout the country. These decisions are subsequently published in the "Federal Register" as E c o n o m i c - S t a b i l i z a t i o n Regulations and Circulars. Q - Can the bank that's financing my home mortgage loan increase amounts paid as "points"? A - Since the variation of points is principally a function of interest rate changes, points are not subject to the freeze. Nevertheless, in keeping with the spirit and intent of the President's wage-price freeze, the level of these points should be no higher than that during the base period. Q - Are customers entitled to inspect a store's records of prices prevailing during the base period? A - Sellers must maintain lists of ceiling prices and customers have a right to in spect the lists on an item-by- item basis. If a customer questions the accuracy of ceiling prices for goods or Internal Revenue Service services, the seller is en couraged but not required to show the supporting records of transactions on which the ceiling prices are based. Sellers must, however, provide all lists and supporting records to federal employees responsible for investigating complaints. Q - What is the policy governing salary increases for teachers under the wage-price freeze? A - The eligibility of teachers for pay increases is determined by the date each individual teacher became eligible to accrue wages at a higher rate. If this date was earlier than Aug. 15, the increased rate of pay stays in effect through the freeze. Thus, the eligibility of any single teacher does not per se qualify everyone else. Each teacher's eligibility is deter mined individually on the basis of his or her terms of em ployment. A loan or advance against future wages is not considered to be an accrual of wages. Buffalo bones once covered some 5 acres, in Colorado, to a depth of several feet -- the results of Indian chases. They often drove herds over cliffs, to their deaths, which insured an abundance of meat. oNAL to*y ig£c OPTOMETRIST Dr. John F.Kelly At 1224 X. 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