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PAGE 8-PLAINDEALEK-WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 1972 EDITORIALS School Ruling The Supreme Court surprised some recently in ruling that a religious denomination in Pennsylvania was not required to conform to state law in the matter of compulsory school­ ing. The religious group has for generations considered an eighth-grade education sufficient. Generally speaking, parents are required to send their children to high school. But the high court took into con­ sideration long tradition and custom. It obviously respected religious conviction. Without attempting to reargue this case, now settled, the decision does raise intriguing questions. Can other groups or denominations claim like prerogatives? If not, why not? Are parents With conscientious objections to schooling be­ yond a certain grade to be allowed to circumvent school attendance laws? Contrary to claims, the decision is not likely to cause immediate chaos or mass dropouts. Rut it may well Droduce litigation in the years ahead, as do most exemptions from public law. Killing Farming This republic was for most of its h i s to ry primarily an agricultural land, and still produces surpluses of foodstuffs through mechanization and corporate farming mass-produc­ tion methods. But the advantages of a strong farm econ­ omy and industry are not altogether to be found in a giant harvest And with this in mind it is disturbing to note that today's federal tax policies are forcing fanners off their land. That happens when towns and cities expanduntil urban develop­ ment nears surrounding farms. Thus when the operator (father) dies, his sons often can't afford to pay the inheritance taxes--which are figured on the land's potential urban value. The result is that many have given up farming, for inheritance rates run as high as twenty-five per cent Since land values skyrocket when urbanization nears, land figured on the basis of commercial, or urban use, is often ten times that of the same land figured as farm land. Cases have occurred recently where waiting speculators bought up farm land which would otherwise have been kept under cultivation because heirs were unable to pay the very high inheritance tax. The most flagrant examples have occurred in areas such as Cook County in Illinois, Long Island in New York, suburban Phoenix, Arizona,and in California. But as the nation continues its growth, the process is spreading to more and more areas. The problem is a difficult one. But some legal means should be provided whereby fanning families who wish to continue farming could avoid almost confiscatory inherit­ ance tax if they continue fanning. Slanting The News A distxubingtrend in American journalism is the growing tendency of reporters to color so-called news stories with personal opinions, often controversial if not misleading and in some cases inevitably creating a colored impression. A recent example in the New York Times, for example, was a report by Seymour Hersh, writing from Washington. Heroh's story was a prediction General Creighton Abrams would be the new Chief of Staff, replacing General William Westmoreland. In the last sentence of his story Hersh wrote that despite criticism of the choice of Abrams, all officers interviewed agreed Abrams would be much more forceful and effective than General William Westmoreland! He did not say, of course, how many officers he had interviewed, nor whether they happened to have been his particular friends, perhaps those wjio agreed with New York Times editorial policy on Vietnam (with which Westmoreland has long disagreed). The point is that such reporting is not straight news re­ porting, to which the news columns of newspapers should be devoted. The kind of opinion expressed by Hersh about the Chief of Staff of the Army should be found in the edi­ torial columns, if the American people are to get their news straight, to be able to form objective conclusions based on facts. Numerous examples in other papers could be cited. Owners and editors of newspapers have an obligation to give the public straight news in news columns, opinion only in editorials. The nation is already faced with a threat in this area; the news selection and slant of three groups of newsmen in New York control most of the daily network television news. Our newspapers, then, must carefully and responsibly remain a bulwark against news slanting. Was Christ a weather prophet9 Did He originate any weather folklore9 EricSloane, who has writ­ ten a number of books on weather and who studied the subject, reports that Christ was the source of the old saying about a red sunset and clear weather next day. Christ said; "When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather for the sky is red. And in the morning, It will be foul weather today for the sky is red and low­ ering." (Matthew, chapter 16, verses 2 and 3.) Christ was probably re­ peating the weather sayings of the Pharisees in this case and at least the latter half of his guide may have been wrong. A red sunrise doesn't usually mean rain. The reference of lowering clouds, however, is sound lore, for lowering clouds are a sign of approaching rain. And a red sunset does indi­ cate fair weather. For Your Information Dear friends, No government documents have been more inspiring to all nations in modern times than our country's Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Each July 4th should mean a rereading of these inspiring proclamations and a rededication to their pre­ servation and greater realization. Sincerely, PETER M.JUSTEN - & SON FUNERAL HOME McH«nry, Illinois 385-0063 Jfte United States of Jtmeriea -notperfect, not without failures, _ not devoid enemieŝ cactive and indifferent), in this year /97Z, as vt the year 1776, zsa nation of Free men strugglingt to perpetuate tMspirit of freedom. Jn the true tight of any dag that dawns around, 'the world, no better effort s beina made under the sun. -JU* Economic Questions Stabilization Answers FOR ALL TO SEE... '***"•"MtWOitfefr...•• * .Hf •'••••wfrlli* Wilis- FREEDOM WEEK June27- July4® <S3aS/p.S Psl Q. Are landlords still subject to Phase II rent regulations even though small businesses have been exempted from controls? A. Yes. Although the Cost of Living council has lifted con­ trols from firms with sixty of fewer employees, except for businesses in the health service and construction industries, this small business exemption has no application to residential rent transactions. Q. In computing the average number of employees for determining whether the small business exemption applies, """are part-time and casual f employees counted as em­ ployees? A. Yes. Every employee is treated as if he were a full-time employee for purposes of this computation. Q. How does the small busi- WHO KNOWS! County Housing Story The Illinois Housing Development Authority has released one of the most significant Illinois housing stories of recent years with localized data for every county and municipality in the state. For the first time in Illinois history, a ten-year projection of housing needs, including the need for sub­ sidized housing, has been developed. It is also believed to be the first housing needs study for any state that relates the projected need to available resources and market trends. Selected Housing Market Characteristics McHenry County 1970 Census Occupied Housing Units: Total occupied, 33,083; Owner occupied, 25,120; Renter occupied, 7,963. Vacant Year-round Housing Units: Total, 1,564; Vacant for sale, 275; Vacant for rent, 347; Vacant for sale lacking plumbing, 10; Vacant for rent lacking plumbing, 30. Median Income: $9,571. Monthly Contract Rent, complete plumbing units: Less than $40,187; 239; $60-$79, 720; $80-$99, 1,099; $100- $119,1,186; $120-$149,1,313; $150-$199, 1,121; $200-$299, 219; $300 or more, 49.. Occupied Deficient Units (no plumbing units plus overcrowded units with plumbing): Total 2,672; Owner occupied, 1,880; Renter occupied, 792. Gross Overcrowding (units with 1.01 persons per room or more): Total 2,159; Owner occupied, 1,581; Renter occupied, 578. LICENSE DEADLINES Secretary of State John W. Lewis has reminded owners of trucks and other second division vehicles licensed on a fiscal year basis that time is getting short to obtain their license plates for the 1972-73 fiscal year. He pointed out that the statutory deadline for displaying the new plates is midnight Friday, June 30, adding that there can be no guarantee that mail orders received in Springfield later than this week can be processed and the plates delivered by mail in time for the statutory deadline. Sales of license plates for vehicles in this category are lagging behind last year's totals, Secretary Lewis said RESCUE SQUAD ACTIVITY Calls answered in May 29 Calls answered to date 101 Persons removed to hospital in May 35 Persons removed to hospital to date 103 John N.Schlofner, Chief 1. Name the eighth Presi­ dent of the U.S. 2. In what state is Valley Forge ? 3. Name the canal that con­ nects the North Sea and the Baltic. 4. When was President Lin­ coln shot9 5. Name the assassin. 6. What are Navy clergymen called" 7. Who wrote, "Peace hath her victories, no less re­ nown than war'"' 8. Who composed the oper­ etta, "Babes in Toy- land'"' 9. Name the surgeon who introduced antiseptics in­ to surgery. 10.In what season do most suicides occur? Answers to Who Knows •Suuds am uroi •uoaSjns nsxj -Sua qdasof its *6 •Ijaqjan JopiA '8 •uoinw UM°f *L •suiBfdBijo *9 •inoog sainiM uqof 'S •S98I *H ITJdy •jbubo lara aqx 6 •BIUBAIiCSUUaj 'Z •uaanA U^A upiuw 'I You could ask your next-door neighbor to come in and switch on a lamp. But that's tough on him if you live in the country. And if you live in the city, you may not even know your neighbor. Besides, who'll turn it off? Install an electric timer instead. Even better, install several. By now an average burglar is wise to the * lamp that goes on at dusk and goes off at bedtime. Especially if the per­ formance is confined to one room and lasts two weeks. It will take him much longer to figure out the living room lamp and the TV or radio going on at dusk and off at 10:40. And the bathroom light switching on from 10:30 until 11:00. And the bedroom reading lamp from 11 until 11:20. And if the kitchen overhead switches on at 2 a.m. for 15 minutes, he'll never figure it out Added advantage: this tricky timing uses about the same amount of elec­ tricity as one steadily burning lamp. And for extra area protection any­ time, an electric eye to light up your yard automatically from dusk till dawn, so you can see everyone who approac hes your home. Give your neighbor a break and just let him collect the mail and read you£ magazines. -- Commonwealth Edison concern lor your total environment e ness exemption affect master employment contracts negotiated on an industry basis? A. Prices and wages remain under direct control in all small businesses where more than 50 per cent of the employees are affected by a master em­ ployment contract covering more than sixty workers. In small business and small governments where less than 50 per cent of the employees are covered by a master contract or jointly-negotiated contract involving over sixty workers, only the wages of the em­ ployees covered by the master contract or jointly-negotiated contract remain subject to controls. Wages of small firm employees who are covered by contracts involving sixty or fewer workers will be exemp­ ted from direct controls. Q. If the Pay board disallowance of a wage in­ crease, the parties leave a provision in their collective bargaining agreement which states that any disallowed increase shall be paid when controls are lifted or relaxed, have they violated Economic Stabilization regulations? A. Yes. It is a violation to fail or refuse to comply with a decision of the Pay board. Leaving a provision agreement whicl in an :h calls for the payment of a wage and salary increase disallowed by the Board constitutes such a refusal. Q. If an employer establishes, either through negotiations or independently, an escrow account into which it will pay an amount equivalent to wages and salaries disallowed, is the amount "Wages and salaries" under thr Stabilization regulations? A. Yes. Since this escrow arrangement is, in effect, a form of deferred compensation, it would constitute "wages and salaries" for services per­ formed currently. If an amount in excess of that allowed is payable to the escrow account and if the account continues to be maintained fcr the purpose of setting aside t lis excess, this a r r a n g e m e n t v i o l a t e s Stabilization regulations. Q. Can a landlord pass- through to his tenants an in­ crease in his personal property taxes? A. No. Since a tangible personal property tax is not a real estate tax or a fee for municipal services, it is not an allowable cost and cannot be passed along to the tenant in the form of a rent increase. ir£c OPTOMETRIST Dr. John F.Kelly At 1224 N. Green Street McHenry (Closed Wednesd£") Eyes examined .. Glasses fitted Contact Lenses Mrs: Daily 9:30 a.m. t(, 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. Richmond Road Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs.and Fri. 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tues., Thurs., & Fri Eve. 7:00 to 9:00 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 & Rentals Typewriters - Adders Calculators Mon.-.Sat. 9:00-5:30 Friday 'til 9 p.m. PHONE 459-1226 93 Grant St., Cyrstal Lake, 111. 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