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'Plaindraler Editorial Opinion Coffee Turn-Off The skyrocketing cost of coffee has turned many Americans off. The latest figures show U.S. consumption is down 30 percent and still falling. Even though world prices have started down, wholesalers have such huge stocks of high-priced coffee in inventories, it'll be some time before prices get back to reasonable levels. Meanwhile, for those whose central nervous system is adversely affected by caffein, the sharp price hike might have been a blessing. There are other good drinks -and without the disadvantages of caffein. Coffee imports, like oil imports, also increase the nation's international trade deficit and thus declining consumption is good news in Washington. Fact And Fiction Recent studies have shown that children as young as 7 can rather easily be taught, with films, how to see through misleading pitches on television commercials. Because children are exceptionally vulnerable to television commercials, they obviously need help, educational help, in learning how to screen them, to separate truth from propaganda. Several films have been made to be used in this educational process. One-is "The $6 Billion Sell" and another "See Through Commercials," produced by Consumer's Union and the New York Consumer Protection board, respectively. Tests, some done at Stanford university by an associate professor of communications, Don Roberts, indicate that even 7- year-olds get the picture rather quickly when "immunized" against sales pitches, some of which can encourage harmful habits. Fourth graders pick up even more from the films. One of the great tragedies of post-war America was the turnover of all the better VHF channels to commercial interests, primarily utilized by big corporations to sell products-often with misleading advertising. In the field of children's food and edibles, the commercials can be harmful. The child's welfare is not really the paramount interest, but sales. Parents, parents' groups and school officials should encourage the use of such films as the "The $6 Billion Sell" and "See Through Commercials" in more and more schools, so that children will learn to separate fact from fiction as quickly as possible. Perspective THE BIG APPLE IN THE RED ' Bv KO!NAI.I> KKA(fA!N About the time New York's Mayor Ed Koch was in Washington rattling his city's tin cup for a $2 billion federal loan guarantee, a national public opinion polling firm was finding that middle-class taxpayers across the country don't want any part of bailing the Big Apple out of the troubles its past extravagances have caused Though its current loan program expires June 30 (and was to be the first and last such program). New York officials say they can limp along till midsummer before facing bankruptcy Presumably, if they get the bank loans and the federal guarantee out of Congress, they will relax till they need another loan program. New York City remains a paradox. When I was there last week, a New York-born scholar, just returned after living several years on the West Coast, posed an interesting question. He asked, "How can so much vitality exist in the midst of such decay?" I don't know the answer, but he asked the right question. You look up at the shining triangular top of the new skyscraping Citicorp center, for example, and ad­ mire the American vitality that it symbolizes. Then you look around at the street and see potholes that haven't been filled in years and you nearly have to do a toe dance to avoid the dog feces and garbage on the sidewalks and in the gut­ ters. You wonder why a city that is the financial, communications and artistic center of the nation cannot somehow find a way to reduce its per capita cost of public employees from $1,400 to somewhere near Chicago's level of $600 While New York's continuing money crisis deepens, so does its tax bite. Between City and state income taxes, a New Yorker may pay 19 percent of his income for the privilege of living in a city where public services of a level enjoyed by most Americans seem to be almost non-existent or out on strike. In the midst of New York City's latest crisis, the Singer For Your Information Dear friends, Willoim Penn (Pennsylvania) received his land charter from the King of England in 1681. Penn built no forts, established no garrisons, and used no violence to maintain his claim. He treated the native Americans as the legal owners and purchased the land from them at a foir market value. Penn treated the Indian not as a heathen, but as a brother who worshipped the same Great Spirit he did. This 'holy ex­ periment' still beckons as a model of peace and racial accord. Respectfully, PETER MJUSTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME McHtnry, Illinois 385-0063 Tax Group Views Proposition 13 "There is no doubt in my mind that the success of the Jarvis-Gann amendment, Proposition 13, on the California ballot, will have an impact on the State of Illinois," said Douglas L. Whitley, executive vice-president, Taxpayers' Federation of Illinois. A similar amendment, House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment i?2, fpl ortfyV few votes short of final passage this spring. If HJRL would have passed^ trap Illinois • electorate would have had the, opportunity Jo^vtffVon a state tax limitation proposal in the November general election. The sponsor. Rep. Donald L. Totten, Republican, of Hoffman Estates, has stated he will be back next year with another proposal. In addition to the legislative effort, Illinois is one ot fifteen states which may initiate statewide referendums by the use of petitions, (an Illinois referendum would not be binding on the Legislature.) Whitley said, "I would not be surprised to see both ap­ proaches under way in Illinois in 1979." " \ Whitley said, "I believe Constitutional tax limitation movement will spread like prairie fire across the country because it appeals to all tax­ payers." The Taxpayers' Federation of Illinois has not picked up the banner for tax limitation "and did not support the Illinois proposal which failed in the General Assembly this year. Whitley said, "I am not per­ sonally convinced that con­ stitutional tax limitation is a wise governmental approach because of the inherent in­ flexibility of such measures. However, I wholeheartedly concur with the underlying premise that government is too big, has grown too fast, and consumes too many tax dollars." The success of Jarvis-Gann should send a message to every elected official in the country. Whitely said, "Politicians receive self-gratification by helping others and the reelections are often predicated on their ability to 'bring home the bacon.' Even the most fiscally conscious politician often finds it difficult to vote "no" on increased spending." Whitley pointed out there are three proposals for property tax relief currently pending in the Illinois General Assembly. The governor's proposal offers $20 million to increase the availability of the State Circuit Breaker program to an ad­ ditional 40,000 senior citizens. Rep. Daniel M. Pierce is sponsoring legislation to ex­ pand the State Circuit Breaker program to all home owners, renters and farmers in the state whose annual incomes are less than $30,000. Rep. Pierce's proposal is estimated to have first year costs of at least $80 million. Senator Thomas C. Hynes has offered a proposal to reduce increased assessments by $1,000 for all home owners at the time of their next assessment. Whitley concluded, "Last year the General Assembly changed the assessment process for farm land. This year the General Assembly may pass one or more of the property tax relief proposals now pending, but the question the state's elected officials will have to grapple with during the fall campaigns is whether they have done enough to soothe the ire of Illinois taxpayers." Somebody's Move ftifc Vj(rVi J. 'tV, F ••A * W * j % & llgF tW 4alL l|i, v AV/ 1GAME Co., of sewing machine fame, announced that after having its headquarters in Manhattan for 125 years, it is moving to the leafy green precincts of Stamford. Conn. Spokesmen for the company were careful not to say so. but it was pretty clear high taxes played a major part in the decision. Whether the voters of middle America will turn out their incumbents in Congress for voting for the New York loan is problematic, ibut federal support for the loans will do nothing to damp the fires of the rapidly spreading tax revolt. When I got back to California from New york. I found the place jumping over the scare stories generated by bureaucrats who seem determined to avenge Big Government's loss in the Proposition 13 vote. Newspapers and television screens were filled with dire warnings of impending cuts in services. Nothing was said, however, about the fact that savings-and-loan and housing stocks had risen sharply in the market -- harbinger of the building boom that may come in the wake of Proposition 13 as taxpayers invest their new­ found savings. Meanwhile, in Washington, five senators, led by George McGovern, have discovered that the lack of money causes cancer but that money does not cure it. Having thrown ap­ proximately $1 billion a year of federal money into cancer research for some years, the senators were dismayed at a hearing the other day to discover that the money had not produced a cure. They grilled top scientists for two hours on the subject. One senator/said, "...Congress has already provided the necessary funds and the mandate. It appears to me that enough time has passed..." Etc., etc. Maybe the senators have more faith in the curative powers of tax dollars than you and I do.Then again, that sort of blind faith in the magic power of Big Government to solve all problems may be what's gotten the taxpayers so riled up about high taxes, too. Options On School Lunches Junior high and middle schools participating in the National School Lunch program may now permit students to take as few as three of the five menu items offered in school lunches, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Sydney J. Butler has announced. The action is required by Public Law 94-166. "The purpose of this change is to reduce food waste in the schoof lunch program," Mr. Butler said "Junior high and middle schools may offer this option to their students upon approval of their local school food authorities Senior high school students have had the option to choose since June. 1976. "The department wants all children to eat the complete school lunch," he said, "and in order to achieve this, we en­ courage scnoJc to offer nutritious meals that reflect children's food preferences. However, if junior high or middle school children don't intend to eat certain items in the lunches, they won't be required to accept them on their plates. Previously, they were required to accept all five components of the school lunch." The five components of the school lunch are milk, bread, meat or meat alternate, and two vegetables or fruits. 'Jr * Students will continue to pay the full amount for lunches, even if all five items are not accepted. In addition, the amount of federal reim­ bursement for each lunch served will not be affected by the change. In February 1978, the department issued proposed regulations to permit junior high and middle school students to choose as few as three of the five items in school lunches. Public comment was requested. The department received 309 comments or) the proposal; 267 of the responses favored the change. The amendment to the regulations is scheduled to appear in the Federal Register of June 16. i V.A. NEWS i (Editor's noteThollowing are representative Questions an­ swered daily by VA counselors. Full information is available at any VA office.) Q--I purchased a National Service Life Insurance V policy in 1948 for a face value of $5,000. Can I add an additional $5,000 worth of coverage to that same policy? A--No. However, you may elect to use your annual dividends to purchase paid-up additions. The amount of ad­ ditional insurance you may purchase depends on your age and the amount of your dividend. Q--1 am a veteran of the Vietnam era. When will my eligibility for educational assistance expire? A~Generally, the period of eligibility for GI bill benefits is ten years from date of last separation from active duty, or until Dec. 31,1989, whichever is earlier. Q-If a veteran dies in a VA facility, can his survivor request a contract burial service? A-Except for unclaimed remains, contract burials have been non-existent since July 1, 1963. . Q-What effect does the 40 mile restriction on CHAMPUS have on eligible CHAMPVA participants living within 40 miles of a VA hospital? A-None. Pi A I \ i )i A11 R-- Letters to the Editor Public Pulse (Th« HolndMltr Inittl th« public to um Mi »hi» column as an •ypr««s*on ol their vitwi on tubjoctt ol gonorol inltrtll in our community. Our only roquost i* thot »h« writer* givo • tignoturo. lull oddrtu and phono number. Wo oftk too. that ono individual not writ* on tho tamo tubjoct mart than onco oach month. Wo rotorvo tho right to doloto any (notorial which wo contidor libelous or in objectionable tatte.) COMMENDING PROGRAM "Dear Editor: "Thank you very much for your recent photo-essay regarding McHenry's Alter­ native high school It is a successful program that the community can point to with considerable pride. Few school systems provide such an of­ fering, yet most recognize the need. It is unfortuante that only those parents or school per­ sonnel who have worked closely with the school can truly ap­ preciate its impact and value. "We wish them well in their efforts to maintain the program in a period of declining resources. "Yours truly, "Richard A. Swantz "Superintendent, LaCrosse, Wis. (Formerly superintendent, Hiffh School District 156) ARE YOU NEW IN McHenry Area? oooeoooeoeooooo: Do You Know Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!! CALL JOAN STULL 385-5418 A yo °6l, h '•0y nxnKmz KNOW YOUR AREA-ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST aooooooccocoooooooooooooooooooci I FAMILY SERVICE ft MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Waukegan Road McHenry 385-6400 9 PARENTAL 8TRE8S UNE OF McHENRY COUNTY Meeting Place: McHenry County 34 hours a day, 7 days awe* Call 312-463-0980 STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217-522-5514 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202-755-8880 Hours7:30a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays (Ever had a problem involving the federal government and not know where to call? And then been given a runaround or referrals by persons who meant well but didn't know how to help? Ten specialists available at this center.) NATIONAL RUN-AWAY SWITCHBOARD Illinois Phone: 800-972-6004 (For confidential conversation on problems dealing with run-away children) •" • MOVING HOTLINE Phone 800-424-8213 (Complaints about interestste moving by companies, buses or trains. Sponsored by Interstate Commerce commission) CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Phone 800638-2666 * (For questions or complaints on products ranging from toys to ovens) NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Phone 800-424-9393 (Answers questions about automobile safety defects or whether a particular model has ever been recalled. Valuable for those interested in buying a used car) ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES Child Abuse Center McHenry County (312) 546-2150 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 800-638-2666 (Operates five national lines. Answers inquiries about, or reporting on, the safety of products from kitchen appliances to children's toys) 1 NATIONAL SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING INFORMATION CENTER . 800-523-2929 P.O. Box 1607, Rockville, Md. 20850 (Dispenses information on solar systems for heating and cooling to anyone from architects to home owners looking for a sun-powered hot-water system) CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 1603 N. North Avenue McHenry, 111. John T. Licastro (Calls from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - 385-1703; interviews Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) BIRTHRIGHT Pregnant? Need Help? Counseling Service, 385-2999, 24-hour An­ swering Service. McHENRY COUNTY YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU Route 47 840 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock (Confidential conservation for youths with family problems, lack of communication problems or any other problems) v ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on government regulations. PAGE 19 - HLAiI\l>ii,ALn.lt - rt kl>l\s;SDAY, JUNE 28,1978 A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.. Weekly Market Report Well, it's face the music time! We said in our market report last week that "the personality of this particular correction is very important to watch and interpret". The market had been ignoring a lot of bad news about inflation and interest rates for two months and being overbrought we felt it was a good time to judge how much push was left in the broad list. Unfortunately, the music was dicordant. A lot of stocks broke down more sharply last week than was necessary if the recent up-leg was still healthy. Big glamour growth stocks in general made complete round trips and gave back all of their recent gains. The Dow Industrials topped out about where expected but gave it back too easily: And too many leading but dull issues which had been pushed up by the big April-June advance came apart as they couldn't survive without broad and indiscriminate buying. Another disconcerting character flaw of the correction was renewed and rampant specualtion in take over stores and Atlantic' City gambling issues.That type of market leadership is sponsored by generally weaker hands and creates dangerous bubbles which will end badly and could further dampen the mood. There was news that could be blamed for the market's deterioration-prime rate up to 8% percent, weak bond market, citibank statement that they see the possibility of another credit crunch-but no matter what the cause. Market action left a message. Our April to June, 120 tow point rally, was characterized by a mood among investors of "wishful thinking", about inflation and interest rates and how they will be affected by the future pace of business acitivity and fiscal and monetary policies as yet * unknown. It appears to us that the market is now assuming a "show me" philosophy and wants to see facts, not dream fantasies.. This does not mean we are facing a big decline. It could, and our bet is that it will, mean lower prices. Weak rallies, and then a sideways affair in the general market as damaged spirits a waft specific news. Traders should lighten positions and long term' investors must be more selective, not rely on a broad move to take them all up, and sell uninteresting issues. Local Economic Strategies ' Gov. James R. Thompson has announced the formation cf a committee to study specific economic problems facing Illinois communities and to develop strategies for solving those problems. The Illinois Committee to Strengthen Community Economies will be chaired by Sylvia Dennen, the governor's assistant for in­ tergovernmental affairs. Thompson named represen­ tatives of state agencies, the legislature, local governments," private industry, labor! community organizations and academia to serve on the committee. Specific areas to bfe ' examined include structure of local - government, local government financing and: investment strategies,' ac­ cording to the governor's an­ nouncement. Sen1ice i profess'""" pircc torV EARL R. WALSH & JACK WALSH INS. Fire, Auto. Farm, Lite Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES 4410 W. Rte. 120, McHenry 3IS-U00 DENNIS CONWAY AUTO-LIFE FIRE State Farm Ins. Co. JJlt W. Elm St. McHenry, ill. 315-7111 DR. LEONARD B0TTARI 303 N. 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