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HACK 16 - PL\I\DEALER-WEDNESI>AY. FEBRUARY 2, 1977 Car Size Directly Affects % * --< , . Stopping Distance On Ice The size „ of the car. con­ ventional, compact or sub- compact. makes a difference Tn stopping and starting on ice True or False0 * "True," says Raymond Prince., secretary of the National Safety Council's committee on Winter Driving Hazards. Citing the commitee's latest findings. Prince said that test programs over a numer of years have indicated that there is a general relationship bet­ ween vehicle weight and locked-wheel stopping distances on ice - the heavier the vehicle the longer the distance required to slide to a stop "This is contrary to the basic theories Qf friction and at odds with the reporteekbehavior or vehicles on either ^et or drv pavements," Prince reported. 'Once a skid starts, vehicle weight shouldn't make a dif­ ference But in the case of vehicles on glare ice, a dif­ ference has been well established " A sub-compact car is likely to require a shorter distance in ap panic stop on ice than a com­ pact car A compact car. in turn, is likely to require a shorter distance than a stan­ dard car. according to com­ mittee findings That's, good news for the compact and sub-compact car drivers. Prince pointed out. because stopping distances for the lighter car can be as much as 25 percent shorter "But things aren&ail in favor of the smaller car drive." Prince warned "Once stopped. lighter cars have notable dif­ ficulty getting back into motion ^>nce again, particularly at warmer ice temperatures or when ice has become highly polished, such as at in­ tersections." The tires tested on the three different sized cars were original equipment supplied by the manufacturer. Different tires, with different treads and compounds, could change stopping distances con­ siderably, regardless of the size of the vehicle. In the order of their ef­ fectiveness. Prince 'listed the following power-to-road traction aids: R E I N F O R C E D T I R E CHAINS - tops for severe snow and ice conditions -- four to seven times as much traction as regular highway tires for pulling through deep snow or on glare ice. STUDDED SNOW TIRES - next best for ice. New^studs provide about three tiirim the pull of regular tires. • REGUALR SNOW TIRES H half • again as much pulling power as regular tires in loose snow; but only 28 percent improvement' on glare ice. Regular snow tires offer no advantage in stopping on glare ice. Other suggestions for coping with adverse driving conditions that «hould be fallowed regardless of car size were listed by Prince: 1. "Pump" the brakes to slow or stop -- don't jajn them on. An intermittent pumping action, hard on and full off, keeps the wheels rolling and helps maintain Steering control. 2. Keep the windshield and windows clear at all times. Replace streaking wiper blades. Be sure windshield washer solution contains adequate anti freeze. 3. Slow down and stay well back of traffic ahead on ice and snow-slick roads. Lots of extra room is needed to maneuver and stop. 4 Have emergency gear handy In the trunk - a must for the driver of any size vehicle. Tax Facts Gifts, Donations To Charity May Be Claimed VALUES Big Value Nylon cord light truck tires 4-ply polyester Highway andler. Low *20 HERE AND THERE IN BUSINESS RECORDSALES Customers rebuilding in­ ventories depleted during strikes and cold weather were factors which gave Modine Manufacturing Company an exceptionally high sales total for its third fiscal quarter which ended last December, according to the company's quarterly report just out. Sales were $36,551,000. 24 percent higher than last year's third quarter of $29,462,000. and the highest for any quarter in the company's 61-year history. Net earnings of $2,228,000 were 69 percent over the $1,354,000 of the same period last year. BOARDING KENNELS Construction has begun at 818 S Route 31. McHenrv. on new boarding kennels with a June 1, 1977. opening date anticipated The Walnut Hinge Kennels, owned and operated by Leon and Celine Hayden. will ac­ commodate sixty dogs and twenty cats. SEWAGE SEMINAR A statewide seminar to assist sewage treatment plant operators from all Illinois communities has been scheduled for Jan. 28 in Morton. The seminar is sponsored by the Illinois Society of Water Pollution Control Operators in cooperation with the Illinois Environmental Protection agency (IEPA). The IEPA sponsors frequent training sessions for local officials engaged in pollution control. The money you gave to the volunteer fire department and the value of the used piano you donated to the church are just two of the items you may be able to claim as charitable deductions on your federal tax return, according to the In­ ternal Revenue Service. To be deductible, a con­ tribution must be made to, or for the use of, any qualifying organization. Generally, they include: the U.S. Government, the District Of Columbia, a state, U.S. possession, or one of their political subdivisions; a church, synagogue or other religious organization; war veterans' organizations and their posts, auxiliaries, trusts or foundations; nonprofit, volunteer fire companies; civil defense organizations; domestic fraternal societies operating under the lodge system; and non-profit cemetery companies. Any organization can tell you whether it qualifies, and you can check with the IRS if there's any question. Another point to remember is that the contributions had to be made before the end of 1976. Normally, a contribution is considered made at the time of its " unconditional delivery' That means that a check mailed on June 10 to a veterans' organization is considered made on that date, even though it may take several days before the check clears the bank. The mailing of an endorsed stock certificate is treated the same way. On the other hand, if you deliver a certificate that is for transfer into the name of the organization, the gift is not completed until the stock is transferred on the books of the issuing corporation. In the same vein, you cannot take a deduction on a promissory note until the payments actually are made. Another rule to remember is that the value of the donation must be greater than any benefit you receive; by donating. For example, if you buy bonds issued by your church to finance.. a new building, the purchase price is not deductible. But if you later give the bonds to the church, you may then take a deduction. Dues, fees, and assessments may also be claimed as charitable contributions, but only to the extent that the contribution is greater than the value of the benefits and privileges you get in return. Also under contributions, you may deduct $50 per school month of the amount you paid to maintain a student in your home. However, the student cannot be a relative and must be there as a member of your household under a written agreement with a qualified organization. He or she must be in the twelfth or lower grades at a school located in the U.S. For purposes of the deduction, a period of at least fifteen days in a month is considered a full month. Some unreimbursed, out-of- pocket expenses you. pay while performing volunteer services for a charity are also deduc­ tible. The price of gasoline and oil for your car that you pay as a direct result of the services you donate fit in here. You may claim actual out-of-pocket expenses (gas, oil, etc.) or use the standard mileage rate of 7 cents. Tolls and parking fees are deductible under either method. The cost of upkeep of uniforms that you are required to wear and that have no Sbe A78-13 tubefcss btodtwall, plus 1.74 f.e.t. each and your old tire in trade • 4-ply polyester cord body for strength * retwive 7-rib tread for traction TYBE-TYPE BLACKWALL SIZE PLY RATING REGULAR LOW PRICE EACH PLUS F.E.T. EACH 6.70-15 6 $42 2.41 7.00-15 6 $48 2.85 7.00-15 8 $55 3.02 7.50-16 8 $59 3.68 TL'BELESS 7.00-15 6 I 856 I 3.02 NO TRADE-IN NEEDED Wheel alignment. 88 For moat US cars. Lab?r only. 8 We check, correct camber, caster and toe. Then check front end, brakes, shocks and entire exhaust system. Heavy-duty muffler. Installed price. 24.99 TL'BELESS NF BLACKWALL M SIZE REG LOW PRICE EACH* PLUS F.E.T. EACH f A78-13 $20 1.72 B78-13 $23 1.82 C78-13 $24 1.97 B78-14 $24 1.90 E78-14 $26 2.23 F78-14 $28 2.37 G78-14 $29 2.53 F78-15 $28 2.40 G78-15 $30 2.59 H78-15 $32 2.79 •WITH TRADE-IN. WHITEWALLSAN MOST SIZES) »3 MORE EACH. Free mounting. Save 27-33% Our finest glass-belted bias ply tire. general use can be deducted-- for example, a Red Cross volunteer's uniform worn in a hospital. Unreimbursed, reasonable costs for meals and lodging while away from home, and transportation from home to the place you serve also may be included If, however, you receive a per diem allowance which covers these items, you may deduct these expenses only to the extent that they exceed the per diem. If you get more per diem thai^i you spend, the excess must be shown as income. . * _ Vou may claim the fundi you spend for an underprivileged youth to attend athletic events, movies, dinners, etc., as long as you were selected to do so by a qualifying organization whose purpose is to reduce juvenile delinquency. Your own ex­ penses may not be claimed Vlf you donate property other than cash to charity, you generally may deduct what its fair market value is at the time it is given. This is t$e price at which the property would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, assuming that neither party were forced to buy or sell, and that both know all the facts surrounding the sale. How to determine that fair market value is covered in free Publication 561, "Valuation of Donated Property", which may be ordered from the IRS using the handy order blank in the tax package. ^ If you pay more than the fair market value to a charity for goods,tickets, or similar items, you may deduct the part of the purchase price that exceeds the fair market value of the benefits you received. Let's say you paid $10 to see a special showing of - a play, with the benefits going to a local non­ profit hospital. If the regular ticket price were $5.50, your deductible contribution was $4.50 ($10-$5.50). In any case, it's a good idea to keep written records of your contributions to back up your deduction if audited. These can include cancelled checks, receipts, charge slips and evidence of payment, papers showing the fair market value of property, letters acknowledging receipt, etc. Gifts of property, especially those worth more than $200, require special records. For more information on contributions, a handy and reliable reference is IRS friblication 526, "Income Tax Deduction for Contributions", which is available free from IRS offices or by filling out the coupon in the tax package. HIRING FREEZE Qoveraer James R. Thomp­ son announced recently a freeze on the hiring of em­ ployees in state agencies under his jurisdiction for an indefinite period. Thompson said that the freeze was being implemented because of the critical financial condition of the state. The action would cover agencies of state government affecting some 60,000 positions, but would not interfere with the continuation of essential state services. The governor estimated that the hiring freeze could save the state twenty million dollars during the next TUBELESS REGULAR BLACKWALL PRICE SIZE EACH' SALE PRICE EACH* PLUS F.E.T. EACH A78-13 $37 26.50 1.73 C78-14 $43 28.50 2.01 E78-14 $45 30.50 2.26 F78-14 $48- 34.00 2.42 G78-14 $52 36.50 2.58 H78-14 $55 39.50 2.80 G78-15 $53 37.00 2.65 H78-15 $56 40.50 2.88 •WITH TRADE-IN WHITE WALLS $4 MORE EACH. J78-15, L78-15 WHITEWALLS AVAILABLE AT SIMILAR SAVINGS Road Guard on sale thru Feb. 22. Brake installation. 4 drums. 2 discs, 2 drums. 288R 4988 Labor only. Most US cars Fits many US cars. Muffler shot? Replace it now and save. Wards Supreme muf­ fler's steel construction and 15* Off all other S1^c]al tuning chamber assure muffler. ,n stock.-vears of sllent operation. We install shoes (disc pads). Rebuild wheel cyl. (calipers). Check master cyl., hard- T(^ware, seals. Repack bear­ ings. A^j. park, brake. Turn Service, parts avail. 4 drums (reface rotors). 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