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SECTION 2 - PAGE 6 - PLA1NDEALER - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29,1978 Plaindealer Editorial Opinion Being Prepared A voids Winter Trip Frustration SAFETY CHECK YOUR TRUNK FOR WINTER Charity's Direction Every tender-hearted soul is seriously tempted almost daily by the rash of advertisements and commercials appealing for money ( usually to be sent to New York or Washington) to help people in other parts, of the world Most of the causes are good, but why all this stress of charity thousands of miles from home9 Could it be. at least in some cases, because what happens to the money donated is difficult to determine? While no editor wishes to depreciate any admirable charity offered, and assuming most of the current money drives are that, readers should remember that charity may also begin at home. One need not look to Washington or New York administrators to find good causes or needy cases. There are plenty of them involving Americans in this community and those inclined to look can find them, and also observe the benefit their generosity produces Our Dirty Air A surpising number of Americans are still unaware of how badly polluters are dirtying the air they breathe. In the national capital recently, the air became so dirty a warning was issued to keep people indoors. One thinks about Los Angeles when one thinks of smog But Tampa is now an equally awful example of health-hazard air In eastern American mountains (the prevailing wind is from west to east in America >, the air has recently at times been so bad it hazed over the sky and hid the sun for days at a time. Western mountains offer better air-they are higher and the winds are often off the Pacific. Any relaxation of proposed environmental air pollution efforts should be questioned. The cost to the nation is great for postponement of effective, remedial programs; only an exception to this approach seems, justified, though many, many polluters regularly seek postponements. Perspective RUSSIANS SPEND PLENTY FOR CIVIL DEFENSE Before starting out on a trip this winter, be prepared for the worst that winter may have to offer. At the least, your trunk should contain a bucket of sand or rock- salt, a shovel, battery booster cables, tire chains, traction mats, a tow chain or strap, safety flares or reflectors, and auxiliary lighting equipment. Advent Wreaths The time for advent wreaths is at hand. This year the first Sunday of Advent is December 3rd, when many families will light one upright candle in a green wreath on the center of Sunday's dinner table. After one candle is burned on December 3rd, two burn on December 10th, three on the 17th and the traditional four candles December 24th, Christmas Eve. These observances are a reminder of the coming of the major ecclesiastical event of the Christian calendar. The wreath has also become a colorful and happy means of remembering and preparing for Christmas. Of all the seasons and celebrations of the year, Christmas is the most memorable and enjoyable, and the most meaningful, and there's r.'1 reason why those of all faiths and creeds cannot enjoy the spirit and meaning of Christmas, which is primarily a message of love for one's fellow man. In the days of the "one-horse open sleigh," winter travel was mostly confined to holiday travel -- the customary Thanksgiving and Christmas family reunions Today's popularity of winter sports has changed all that however, according to Douglas M Fergusson, director of safety. Nationwide Insurance com­ pany All winter long now, skiers and snowmobilers are driving to new and even more remote parts of the country. "Ac­ tually," Fergusson contends, "they're looking for the very- conditions - snow and ice -- that make an auto trip treacherous!" To compound problems of driving on icy or snow clogged roads, many winter sports enthusiasts take to the road with a trailer whipping along behind their cars, Fergusson points out For those who take to winter roads, whatever the reason. Fergusson has this adviro "Know what to expect then plan for the worst." Fergusson has first hand knowledge of how to plan for winter trips He is vice- president for Traffic of the National Safety council and is a former chairman of NSC's Committee on Winter Driving Hazards Based on his winter test experiences, and those of fellow ski-testers, he offers these suggestions: Trip Planning --Know the vehicle, or the vehicle combination, you'll be driving and match your route and driving schedule to your -- and its - capabilities --Plan frequent rest stops. Start each leg of your trip refreshed; each day of driving after a good night's sleep. --Check weather reports. It's sensible to wait out any threatening storm --If you are on the road during a storm, a CB radio can foe especially helpful to get reports from other drivers in the area Advance Preparations --Treat your car to a com­ plete check-up-including battery and electrical system, exhaust system. brakes, heater-defroster-windshield wiper system, and tire con­ dition and treads -- Pamper your sense of security if the worst happens. Implementation of new minimum standards will take place next March or April , the I S Postal service said this week The same effective date will^ IK1 used to implement a sur charge for oversized mail -a matter now pending before the Postal Hate commission The Postal services ' board of governors established the t imetable for the common implementation date at i ts regular monthly meeting in Washington The Postal service had previously stated that the minimum-size standard would I tecome effective not before \ n \ to. 1U7K" The board decided, at the recommendation of the Postmaster General Will iam F Bolger. to defer the minimum size standards to avoid any unnecessary complication during the Christmas mail ing season and to al low major mailers a f inal opportunity to prepare for the change Rather than have separate implementation dates oc­ curring around the same t ime for the minimum size stan dards and the oversize sur charge, the lx>ard decided to consolidate the actions Currently, t he independent postal rate commission is considering the Postai ser The Tree House " TV" jflfi vice 's proposal for a 13-cent surcharge for oversized- mail and has unti l Feb 25 to act on it Assuming PRC action around that date, the board of governors would consider set t ing the specif ic im plementation date at i ts March meeting The commission approved the minimum size cri teria and the principle of a surcharge for oversized or non standard mail pieces in April . 1976 The Postal service announced it intention to put them into effect in 197H in order to permit customers to use up exist ing supplies and prepare new inventories The minimum size stan dards. which apply to al l classes of mail , establish that envelopes and cards measuring less than :t1 inches high or 5 inches long and certain other i tems that can jam machinery and damage other mail wil l not be accepted Also, the new requirements call for a thickness of at least 0<i7 of an inch Postal cards have a thickness of <x>9 of an inch The new standards for oversized or non standard mail al low that mail to foe accepted, fout to foe subject to the sur charge under considerat ion by the Postal Rate commission In discussing the decision to put the implementation date off unti l early 1979. Bolger noted there have been a numfoer of appeals for extensions of the minimum size standards from utility companies in order for them to have more time to change their billing systems to a format which produces bills of a mailable size He said deferral of the effective date would provide "one final warning." CONSUMER GUIDELINES A Save Energy Turning down the water heater thermostat in your home is one sim pie way of saving energy. The US Department of Energy estimates you can save at least $20 annually by lowenng setting on an electric water heater from 150 to 130 degrees Savings would be less for natural gas. heaters Higher the temperature, say the experts, the more heat lost through walls of the tank F o r Y o u r I n f o r m a t i o n T T Dear I r iond t A clergyman soy* Of oil attribute* in physician* and nur*** nont i* mor# highly valued by dying person* than compaction. Compo** ion cannot be feigned. Moreover, it i* learned at a price The word com+ pastion mean* to *uHer with' onother person Thi* i* what i* moil helpful for anyone who would work well with the dying or bereaved Respectfully PETEPM.JISTEN & SON FLNEPAL HOME McHfNRr, ILLINOIS 385 0063 ARE YOU NEW IN McHenry Area? Do You Know Someone Now? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!! CAU JOAN STULL 385 5418 W WZXBHIB KNOW YOUR AREA-ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST Be sure the emergency equipment in your trunk in­ cludes sand, a shovel, traction mats, a tow chain, booster cables, tire chains, and an emergency lantern or flares. --Tip: a roll of paper towels, along with a sturdy ice or snow scraper, is handy for cleaning lights and glass at each stop. F ergusson concluded, "Being forewarned is to take all the necessary precautions against having your winter trip turn into an exasperating and completely frustrating ex­ perience "And buckling up your safety belt is a first-rate precaution for safety - for both you and all your passengers!" f Minimum Size Moil In Spring ] Abortion Clinic Investigations Governor James R Thomp son has ordered the Illinois Department of Public Health and Registration and Education to increase in­ spections of Chicago area abortion clinics. Thompson said the investigation step-up was requested to assure Illinois citizens that the clinics are operating legally, safely and cleanly and within the best interests of their patients. Service Line MCHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 385-4300 FAMILY SERVICE * MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Waukegan Road McHenry 386-6400 PARENTAL STRESS LINE OF McHENRY COUNTY Meeting Place: McHenry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Call 312-463-0390 , STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217-522-5614 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202-755-8660 Hours7:30a m. to5:30p m. week days (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: SOO-S^-GOO* (For confidential conversation on problems dealing with run-away children) MOVING HOTLINE Phone 800-424-9213 (Complaints about interestate moving by companies, buses or trains Sponsored by Interstate Commerce commission) CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION ~ Phone 800-638-2666 (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 800-6382666 (Operates five national lines Answers inquiries about, or reporting on. the safety of products from kitchen appliances to children's toys) NATIONAL SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING INFORMATION CENTER 800-523-2929 PO 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 pm ) hlHTHKK.HT Prr(tnmiif Nred Help? ( uuiiM-linje Service. 385-2W9, 24-hour An- •wrrinfi Her»»<-e. McHENRY COUNTY YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU Route 47 *40 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock (Confidential conservation for youths with family problems, lack of communication problems or any other problems) ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on government regulations. BY RONALD REA(iA!\ In two separate meetings with reporters last week. Carter insiders Hamilton Jordan and Stuart Eizenstat outlined what appears to be a major change in President Carter's agenda. Both men said the president will not push expensive domestic programs such as welfare reform and national health care insurance. Both were central themes of the Carter presidential campaign. These and other signals from the White House increase speculation that Mr. Carter will focus instead on foreign policy. With a few foreign pdlicy successes already under his belt. Carter appears impatient to get on with a peace agreement between Israel and Egypt, and to "normalize" relations with the Chinese communists Recent visits by Agriculture Secretary Bergland and Energy Secretary Schlesinger to the mainland of China suggest the administration may be getting ready to accept the com­ munist's terms by scuttling our recognition of, and mutual security treaty with, the Republic of China on Taiwan. But first on the Carter agenda is ratification of a new SALT treaty with the Russians. Concerned about a shift in the Senate < five pro-SALT senators were defeated Nov 7) the administration is developing a new tack to sell the arms agreement to an increasingly suspicious public and Congress. Several members of the president's own party have been openly critical of SALT negotiations to date. Sens. Jackson and Moynihan and the leaders of the Committee on the Present Danger (also Democrats) have been openly concerned about what they believe is our seriously deteriorating defense posture Washington rumors suggest that Carter may even try to present the SALT package as an Executive Agreement, to skirt the two-thirds approval of the full Senate which a formal treaty requires Another strategy appears to be designed to woe critics of the SALT agreement through in­ creased civil defense spending, an area where we have fallen far behind the Russians. Current estimates suggest that the USSR has invested $65 billion in the last decade in a massive civil defense buildup. By comparison, our effort over the last ten years has involved a comparatively smajl /investment of $898 million. Thev soviets are making every effort to protect not only the Kremlin leadership in the event of a nuclear attack, but the general population and industrial > centers as well. Civil defense training is a basic part of the Soviet educational system. By contrast, Americans have largely ignored civil defense ever since the Cuban missile crisis was put behind us in 1962. While the Soviet-military establishment runs a program of 100,000 active duty personnel involved every day in civil defense, our own effort en­ compasses about 5,500 local and state employees who are mostly involved in fighting floods and fires Even in the highest policy making positioris in this country, there persists the erroneous belief that a nuclear attack would be so devastating as to make civil defense efforts meaningless. The declining emphasis on preparedness reflects such a belief Un­ fortunately. it is a misreading of the facts as well as Soviet intentions Soviet military theory holds that although a nuclear attack would be very destructive. the better- prepared society (and the one in possession of a superior strategy) would emerge as viable. Soviet civil defense preparations reflect that view. A renewed emphasis on civil defense preparedness is necessary. It should be an integral part of our national security. Whether the ad­ ministration's new found concern for civil defense represents an awakening or just a bit of Rafshoonery remains to be seen. Traffic Deaths According to figures released by the Illinois Department of Transportation. 202 persons were killed in traffic accidents in Illinois in October. That figure is an increase of 12.8 percent over of the 179 deaths reported for October, 1977. Editor's Quote Book Men of age object too much, consult too long, adventure too little, repent too soon, and seldom drive business home to the full period, but content themselves with a mediocrity of success. Francis Bacon pr<>fess pire<-' t o O EARL R. WALSH & JACK WALSH INS. Fire. Aula. F i rm Li fe Represent ing • RELIABLE COMPANIES «4I0W Rte lJO McHenry Hi 3J00 DENNIS CONWAY AUTO L IFE F IRE State Farm Ins. Co. 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