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PAGE 17-PLAINDFALER-WEDNFSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1972 EDITORIALS ------A-- ; I ----------•mmmmm The GOP Opportunity The nomination of Senator George McGovem last summer gave the Republican Party a unique opportunity, not mere­ ly to reelect President Nixon, which the nomination virtu­ ally assured, but to rebuild the G.O.P. There is now dis­ agreement in the Republican Party-whether that opportunity has been exploited^ Some fott'fo appreciate the extent of the minority dis­ advantage of Republican candidates in presidential elec­ tions but it has been considerable. As of July, one polling organization reported that 47 million Americans calling themselves Democrats while only 27 million said they ,were Republicans. (Interestingly, the same poll found 49 million who called themselves independents.) The disparity in numbers was thus tremendous only four months ago. Later surveys indicated a major shift took place leading up to election day and polls for that period shoW.Hepublican Party membership up to 40 million and Democratic Party membership down a million, to 46 million! If tlitoe figures are accurate, the Republican Party might be o«i its way to something like numerical equality with the DMaocratic Party-which would be good for the nation. Ther& will probably always be in the neighborhood of 40 million independents, also good for the nation (there were 41,000 in the pre-election survey) and these independents are likely to decide most presidential elections in the Aiture-as long as the two major parties are somewhat bal- lanced in membership. What is clear from the 1972 race, then, is that President Nixon (and the Democrats) did much to rebuild the member­ ship rolls of the G.O.P.; what is not yet clear is exactly how much was accomplished and how long newly-acquired party members will remain in the Republican Party. The rebuilding of the party membership was, in the long run, a more important G.O.P. achievement in 1972 than the re­ election of President Nixon. On Safe Driving The United States is known as the country where almost every family has a car. Many families have two or three, or even four automobiles, when the children are given cars of their own. As a remit of this, and because the acquisition of a driver's license is relatively easy, we kill more people with automobiles than any other nation on earth. What is the answer to it all? Perhaps one of the answers is to make it harder for people to obtain driver's licenses. Or maybe we should have periodic checks for all drivers so that when a licensed driver no longer is capable of meeting the standards which the state feels are necessary for the safety of others, his license will be revoked. We must, in some way, cut down on the toll automobiles are taking. The editor urges all drivers to drive cautiously in the fall and winter months ahead when driving conditions and visability will be at their worst. „ , SKI FOR SAFETV A test ear brakes to • stop on (fie National Safety Council's chains and other equipment Mi evaluated p BRAKING DISTANCES FROM 20 MPH ON DAY ATM'F 120 rr 7» FT The above chart, prepared by the Safe Winter Driving League, illustrates the extreme hazard of driving on glare ice. Tests show that with regular tires stopping distances on glare ice may be nearly nine times the normal, dry pavement distance. Studded tires reduce braking distance by 19 percent while reinforced tire chains cut braking distance by 50 percent. Regardless of the help provided by this equipment, however, the League warns motorists that far slower than normal speeds are essential when driving on icy pavements. For Your Information Dear friends, Some wise man has said "Let me write the music for a nation, and I care not who writes the laws." Beyond doubt, the peace­ ful and up-lifting Christmas carols contribute to the love and tranquility in men's hearts during the Christmas season. U we could only continue this inspiring music through­ out the year. Sincerely, Respectfully, PETER M. JUSTE N & SON FUNERAL HOME McHtnry, lllinotl mmm TALK... - %s ̂ Economic and8*'0"8 Stabilization Answers Internal Service • ' - • : . y a , • . f*° • * : fAAY&E WHEN Wfe Have pe&ce on earth and solve GOME of OUR problems We'll COME &ACK To VIS IT YOU AGAIN I mm Salary Survey The McHenry Plaindealer, in cooperation with State Representative R. Bruce Waddell seeks voter opinion on proposed judicial and state officer salary increases. YES NO • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a • • • Supreme Court Judge Appellate Court Judge Circuit Court Judge Governor Lt. Governor Secretary of State Attorney General Comptroller State Treasurer Supt. of Pub. Inst. Legislators $40,000 to $44,400 $37,500 to $41,625 $27,500 to $30,525 $45,000 to $49,950 $25,000 to $27,750 $30,000 to $33,300 $30,000 to $33,300 $33,300 $30,000 to $33,300 $30,000 to $33,300 $17,500 to $19,425 Please fill out and return this survey to: Hie McHenry Plaindealer 3812 Elm Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Pedestrian Tragedy- Let's Beat The Odds 3. 8 9. With the growing popularity of walking and hiking there is a greater chance of pedestrian traffic tragedy, according to the Insurance Information institute. In 1971, 10,600 pedestrians were killed and 150,000 were injured in automobile ac­ cidents. Of the killed and injured, 42.9 per centof the pedistrians were jaywalkers. Drivers may always look out for pedestrians at cross-walks and corners, but the pedestrians also have a tendency to pop out from behind parked cars and do the unexpected. The jaywalker is a constant menace. Another type of pedestrian that causes accidents is the one that walks on rural highways. Of the killed and injured pedestrians, 14.3 per cent were involved in this type of ac­ cident. The pedestrian safety problem is particularly acute during November and December when the hours of darkness lengthen and bad weather makes roadside walking more hazardous. To reduce the risk involved in street and road walking, the Institute urges pedestrians to heed the traditional safeguards: 1. Look both ways before stepping off the curb or crossing the street. 2. Avoid jaywalking. 3. Tape reflective strips on coats, shoes or hats for after- dark walking, or wear light- colored clothing. 4. Walk on the side of the street facing traffic,if no sidewalk is present. 5. Watch for impatient motorists and "lead-footed" speedsters. Motorists also should be especially alert to pedestrian traffic. They should keep in mind that nearly half or the pedestrians killed or injured last year were young people under 15 years of age, many of tjiem young children who unexpectedly darted into traffic. "If they're careful, pedestrians can rely on their feet to carry them safely to their destinations," says the Institute. "If they're not careful, they may have to rely on someone else to carry them to the hospital." WHO KNOWS? 1. When was the Boston Tea Party held? 2. What is the area of the District of Columbia? When were the citizens of the District given the right to vote? When did they cast their first votes? Classify a drupe. Name the largest of the oceans. What is the ancient birth- stone for December? Who founded the Society of Friends (Quakers)? How many Friday the 13th were there in 1972? 10.What breed of dogs can­ not bark? Answers to Who Knows "TJOIJJV o? aAij -bu 3op b--ifuasBa aqj/01 •qi£I Jaqojoo *auo 6 •xoj a3joao "8 •Xqnj aqx *L *v -ueaoo 3lJP«d '9 -qo?3d * re 'auojs jauui ue qaiM ntuj £qsau *uy S *»S8Tui luapjsaid OOTA pue juopTSdJd joj sajoA Jjeq) s}6*o s ? u a p i s a h 'f> "juauipuauiv pi ez aq i *q " T96I u i £ •sanui a j enbs uaAas - j t ycxs ' Z "8LLI '91 Jaquiaoaa *1 This column of questions and answers on the President's Economic S t ab i l i za t i on Program 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 wages and prices. Q. If I increase my em­ ployees' wages this year by less than 5.5 percent, can I carry over the difference and add it to next year's pay increase? A. No. The difference bet­ ween a current wage increase and 5.5 percent cannot be added on to next year's increase, because the general wage and salary standard of 5.5 percent is the maximum permissible annual aggregate increase for any given control year. Q. 1 mailed one of my tenants a rent increase notification by certified mail, but he refused to sign for and receive it. Under the rent regulations has there been a valid delivery of the rent increase notice? A. Yes. A signed receipt is not . necessary where the notice is mailed. Where the notice is sent by mail to the tenant's residence, valid delivery oc- Christmas Paper The trend toward mislead­ ing packaging is certainly exemplified by Christmas paper makers. Attractive six- roll packages of holiday wrapping paper are on sale almost everywhere--usually for a dollar, or more. The disappointment for purchasers comes when they open them at home, finding only about a yard of paper per roll, often not enough to wrapgne large package. The moral of this Christmas story --go to the store where gen­ uine rolls of paper can still be had, at reasonable prices. PUNCH LINE -- OF THE WEEK sTM§ The Scots have been playing golf for over 600 yean. 9 AT CKOVJOEO PARTY; TUBRB IS ALWAYS ROOM What is frost? Can it oc­ cur when the temperature is above thirty-two degrees? Frost is nothing but fro­ zen dew and , na tu ra l l y , dew will not freeze until the freezing point is reached at thirty-two degrees. So it has to be freezing to pro­ duce frost. ~" What confuses most peo­ p le on t h i s po in t i s t he f ac t that the temperature has to touch thirty-two degrees on ly b r i e f ly t o f r eeze the minute water particles on blades of grass, etc. The frost might last an hour or two--and be v i s ib l e in shady a r ea s long a f t e r t he temperature reading is above freezing--but you can be sure it dropped to at least thirty-two when you see frost. I THINK. I'LL CALL'EM SNOW TIRES' 385-0063 NO INTEREST CHARGES... up to 6 months to pay--on tires/ batteries, accessories whha CONOCO curs at the time the notification reaches the residence. Thug, if the contents of the notice are proper under the rent regulations and if the notice is delivered at least 30 days before the rent increase is to become effective, there has been a valid notification wh&e a certified letter is mailed to the tenant, even though the tenant refuses to sign for and accept the letter. -< Q. I'm thinking of subleasing my apartment. Can I charge whatever I want as rent without regard to Economic Stabilization regulations? A. No. If you sublease your apartment, you may only charge the rent allowed under Economic , S t ab i l i za t i on regulations. Q. My firm will probably have a profit margin for the fiscal year that exceeds its base period profit margin. Can I increase the firm's ex­ penditures for advertising and marketing, executive travel and entertainment, charitable contributions and other discretionary costs to insure no violation of the profit margin limitations? A. No. Only costs of sales and normal and generally recurring* costs of business operations are includable as pa r t o f t he p ro f i t ma rg in calculation. To the extent that these increased discretionary costs have a definite and measurable future value, they must be capitalized and not expensed for Price Commission purposes and their cost spread over the period benefited. Q. Are sales of used cars subject to price controls? A. No. Sales of used products are exempt from controls. Q. My employer increased my work clothing allowance. Is this increase included in wages and salaries subject to the Pay Board's 5.5 percent standard? A. Yes. Uniform and other work clothing allowances are included under the Pay Board's definition of wages and salaries, unless the work clothing or uniform is employer required. For more examples of indirect pay subject to the 5.5 percent standard, see IRS Publication S-3039, "Wage and Salary Controls." It's available free by writing your Internal Revenue district office. Q. Are health clubs and massage parlors considered health providers under the Economic S t ab i l i za t i on program? A. No. Health clubs and massage parlors are con­ sidered service organizations and not health providers under Economic S t ab i l i za t i on regulations, because they serve a limited health function. -cress'0 pg0VrtO*v WHEELS INVENTED WHEELS, DUMMY OPTOMETRIST Dr. John F.Kelly At 1224 N. Green St eet McHenry (Closed WednesdE.") Eyes examined .. 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Elm St., McHenry, 111. George L. Thompson General Insurance *LIFE *AUTO •HEALTH *FIRE •"CASUALTY *BOAT Phone 815-385-1066 3812 W. Elm St., McHenry In McHenry Plaindealer Bldg. Dennis Conway AUTO, LIFE, FIRE STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY 3315 W. Elm St. McHenry, Illinois Phone 385-5285 or 385-7111 TO WORK FOR YOU FOR FAST RESULTS PHONE 385-0170