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PLAIN DEALER I»1 AINM-Al l K' Editorial Too Much Meat? Many Americans, health experts tell us, eat too much meat Although big meat eaters tend to be more numerous among the affluent, because of today's prices, studies show that many average working people and middle class Americans also eat too much meat-especjally red meat Large intakes of red meat are thought to increase the likelihood of heart disease, fattening inside the arteries, strokes, hypotension and other disorders. This is interesting good-health-advice today, since the price of meat has risen substantially. Most Americans could eat meat less often and ease the strain on the grocery budget while also enhancing chances for good health. Many still eat meat three times a day. Yet meat isn't necessary to good health even once a day. There are many satisfactory protein substitutes-beans, cheese, cereals, eggs, etc. When taking into consideration that Americans, as a nationality, are quite often overweight, less fatty meat and less food in general would often improve the health, and life expectancy of those who replan diets. Bottle Laws In November, referendums in two states failed to produce bottle laws, which would have banned throw-away bottles and cans at some future date and provided for the reuse of bottles. Such a law has been enacted in six states-Maine, Connecticut Iowa, Michigan, Oregon and Vermont. But in Washington and Ohio, recently, similar laws were rejected. In Maine, however, an effort to repeal the bottle law was defeated, thus keeping it in force. Bottle law bills are expected to be introduced in at least twenty-five state legislatures in the next year. A referendum is also set for next year in Montana. Delaware has a bottle law, but it is not to come into effect until neighboring Maryland and Pennsylvania adopt similar laws, a restriction which may be lifted in 1980. And bottle law referendums have failed in earlier years in Colorado, Massachusetts, Alaska and Nebraska. Conservationists support bottle laws, for they see the continuing litter of used bottles and cans, throwaways, as a threat to the environment and also as a waste. The extra trouble of returning bottles on which deposits have been made is worth the effort, in the view of conservationists-who say they won in Maine even though opponents outspent them six to one. On balance, the object of bottle laws is one most Americans support. Americans are excessively wasteful. Many European countries have recently adopted bottle laws. They seem to be the commonsense answer to the growing environmental problems facing all Americans. Fire-Safety Story The Night Before Christmas 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. When down through the chimney, all covered with soot, Came the "Spirit of Fire", an ugly galloot. His eyes glowed like embers, his feathers were stern, As he looked all around for something to burn. What he saw made him grumble, his anger grew higher; There wasn't a thing that would start a good fire. No doors had been blocked by a big Christmas tree - It stood in the corner, leaving passageways free. The lights that gowed brightly for Betty and Tim Had been hung with precaution so none touched a limb. All wiring was new, not a break could be seen, And wet sand at its base kept the tree nice and green. The tree had been trimmed by a mother insistant That ornaments used must be all fire-resistant. And mother had known things to avoid -- Like cotton, and paper, and plain celluloid. Rock Wool, metal icicles, trinkets and of glass Gave life to the tree--it really had class. And would you believe it, right next to the tree Was a suitable box for holding debris -- A place to throw wrappings of paper and string | From all the gifts that Santa might bring. The ugly galloot was so mad he 'most burst As he climbed up the chimney in utter disgust- For die folks in this house had paid close attention To all the rules of good "FIRE PREVENTION". Washington's Death The father of our democratic republic died December 14, 1799. George Washington, only recently retired from serving two terms as President, rode over his rolling farm in Virginia through snow and bitter cold on December 12. He suffered an acute attack of laryngitis, and perhaps flu. His doctors almost surely helped along his death for they bled him several times-the custom at the time. Thus weakened, Washington passed away on the 14th. A good indication of the esteem in which Washington was held abroad can be seen in the response of London and Paris to the famous general's death. The commander of the British fleet ordered the flags of every British warship to be flown at half mast. Napoleon, on the eve of his greatest victories, personally announced Washington's death to his army and ordered black crepe to be suspended from all flags in the French service for ten days. Washington's death was announced December 29 to Congress, which next day voted to erect a marble monument in his memory--a project not carried out until many years later. Washington's family preferred that he be buried at Mount Vernon, in Virginia, though Congress had suggested he lie in a crypt under the rotunda of the Capitol, in the style of the British, at Westminster Abbey. For Your lnformation--,"' ,"" , , l™" ,™--^ Dear friends. Most of us wish to avoid discussing death, yet by planning for death in advance much fear and confusion is removed at this traumatic time. Plans should be discussed with your lawyer, banker, funeral director, insurance agent, accountant-those involved in your family and financial affairs. Respectfully, PETERM.JIISTEN &SON FUNERAL HOME v. - •' • ' 1 Letters to flu* I dilor Public Pulse (The invltps the public to u>« Ikii »hi» column at an expression < their vi*wi on subjects of general infereit in our community. Our only i is itiot the writer* give - signolure lull oddrtit and phono numbtr Wo « that ana Individual not writ* on th# tamo subject mora than onca oach il Wa reserve tha right to dele)* any (notorial which wr consider libelous or i objoctionablo tat to.) THE AMERICAN WAY "Dear Editor: "The American free en­ terprise system is one of the cherished rights of the American person. If a person has the ingenuity, the drive, ambition, or the foresight to develop a commodity or service that is necessary, or fills the needs of other individuals, and can do so at a profit, that person may someday fulfill the American dream, of becoming their own boss, and being financially in­ dependent. "That dream doesn't come merely from having some fantastic ideal, or being in a management position and carrying the bulk of responsibility, or con­ sistently doing the biggest payload of work. That dream domes to those who follow up, carry through and put years of work, study, and saving into their endeavor, putting their guts right on the front line. Maybe years of preparation or a sudden intuition that insinuates a certainty, years of saving, or borrowing beyond one's present ability to repay, for whatever motive, people attempt to achieve the American dream of being their own boss and owning their own business. "Some have succeeded, maybe luck, or being at the right place at the right time, or sheer determination and tenacity. Others have failed, possibly because of timing, lack of effort, or not enough persistency. Whether suc­ cess or failure is the out­ come, they all had one quality that they were ready to face, a quality that is part of the character of the free enterprise system, that quality is risk. Yes, the risk of losing all of one's assets, or the loss of one's self confidence, which im­ mediately would seem minute compared to the financial losses but long after the monetary losses are forgotten the personal scars remain open, possibly impeding an individual from ever extending himself again. Yes, risk, and even after the initial success an entrepreneur needs to consistently overlook his business because lurking in the shadows is another free enterpriser who may have the right product, the charismatic qualities and motivations to strengthen and enlarge their com­ panies. They turn into corporations, they begin buying ' other profitable companies, start selling stock, continuously growing under the auspices of the original owner, who has personally chosen the people in management whonl he wanted to surround and help operate his enterprise. As time passed this corporation grew into a conglomerate. The original entrepreneur has long been out of the picture, the company now being owned by the stockholders, of which there are an innumerable number, and operated by the board and the top management. This board and top management are respon­ sible for the fiscal success of the conglomerate. They are paid rather handsomely and have the credentials to achieve personal success with any number of cor­ porations. State Police Number 312-742-7642 ARE YOU NEW IN McHenry Area? SSSSSSSSSSSSSi Do You Know Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!! CALL JOAN STULL 385-5418 w % % McMENRV, Illinois 385 0063 rrmmmm KNOW YOUR AREA-ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST "Where is their risk? Where is the risk of monetary or personal loss? In case of failure they can blame the previous management, the grass roots worker, the condition of the world economy any number of reasons and walk out self assured and con­ fident. "As time goes by they become the tenth largest corporation in the country, and as a result of many situations primarily poor management decisions, they come to the brink of bankruptcy. Now that same management, I'll reiterate poor management, want the taxpayer to bail their company out of their predicament because of their grave concern for the American economy and the over 100,000 workers af­ fected. Their claim is that if Chrysler goes bankrupt it can have devastating effects on our economy. I agree, but I do not agree to guarantee the sum of 1.25 billion dollars to the same group that managed to run the com­ pany into the lustful red of the accountants' balance sheet. "Are we to reward mediocrity? Is our govern­ ment to subscribe to Fortune 500 for a list of companies which it must commit guarantee under the threat of bankruptcy? Should the free enterprise system work only tor the person wbo risks heart, money, and soul to his endeavor while the board and top management con­ fidently ask for a guarantee, with a nothing to lose tone? "Chrysler has many profitable divisions and is tooling up for mass production of economical cars. If put up for sale I'm confident that there are many enterprising people capable of putting up an entourage of ambitious, aggressive, and fiscally determined individuals who wQl take the risk financially and personally, who can make Chrysler again one of the elite of Fortune's 500. "If our Congressional representatives are determined to put up our money as a guarantee, let them have the courage to resist the present lobbying efforts related to the poor management team, who are a bunch of losers, and give the financial community the confidence to back another team that can bring Chrysler to the respected position in the automotive and engineering category which it once enjoyed. "If the federal govern­ ment allows the same management to operate Chrysler, it will be doing a grave injustice to free en­ terprise and making it blatantly obvious, that even In business there is a double standard for the big and powerful, as opposed to the small and individual busienss. "Ronald J. Salgado" SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 3*5-4300 FAMILY SERVICE * MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Waukegan Road McHenry 385 6400 PARENTAL STRESS LINE OF McHENRY Meeting Place:McHenry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Call 815-344-3944 Parents Anonymous meetings on Wednesday. STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217-522-5514 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202-755-8660 Hours 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. week days (Ever had a problem involving the federal government and not known where to call? And then been given a runaround or referrals by persons who meant well but didn't know how to help? Ten specialist available at this center.) NATIONAL RUN-AWAY SWITCHBOARD Illinois Phone: 800-972-6004 (For confidential conversations on problems dealing with run­ away children ) MOVING HOTLINE Phone 800-424-9213 (Complaints about interstate moving by companies, buses or trains. Sponsored by Interstate Commerce commission) CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COAAMISSION 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 wheather 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 COAAMISSION 800-638-2666 (Operates five national lines. Answers inquires about, or repor­ ting on, the safety of products from kitchen appliances to children's toys.) 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 312-793-3500 Chicago, ill. BIRTHRIGHT Pregpant? Need Help? Counseling Service. 385-2999. 24 hour Answering Service. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 4719 W. Elm St.. McHenry Phone: 344-3240 24-hour Crisis Intervention and Confidential Counseling for youth and families Are you concerend about your angry feelings toward your children? 24-hour Parental Stress Line, 344-3944 ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE , Phone 217-522-5514 Answer to questions' on government regulations (Your Congressmen's Vote) WASHINGTON - Haw's how area Members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes Nov. 2Q through Nov. 28. HOUSE Curbing The FTC--By a vote of 321 for and 63 agaimt, the House passed a bill to curtail the authority of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC(. The hill (HE 2313) was sent to the Senate. It contains a "legislative veto" provision which, if it becomes law, will enable either house of Congress to prevent by majority vote any FTC action against an entire industry. Tlie FTC was created in 1914 to combat unfair and deceptive business practices. Rep. Elliott Levitas, D-Ga., a supporter, said: "We are seeing an end to government by bureaucratic fiat. The outrage of the American, public against unacceptable government has been heard and heeded." Rep. Bob Eckhardt, D-Tex., an opponent, said the bill would begin "the plucking of ... the only agency that we can call a consumer agency in the entire U.S. government."' Members voting "yea" favored the bill limiting FTC powers. Rep. Robert McClory, voted "yea." i Rep. John Anderson, did not vote. Congressional Veto--The House adopted, 278 for and 121 against, an amendment permitting Congress by concurrent resolution to veto any regulation issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide act. Such regulations usually concern unsafe pesticides and often are criticized by agribusiness and other sectors of the farming community. Concurrent resolutions do not requre a president's signature to take effect. The amendment was attached to HR 3546, passed and sent to the Senate. Rep. Robert Lagomarsino, R-Calif., a supporter, said that in the EPA "we are dealing with one of the regulatory agencies that epitomizes regulation and bureaucratic interference...." Rep. Bob Eckhardt, D-Tex., an opponent, said that "precisely what the (amendment) is attempting to do (is) to avoid the presentation provision of the Constitution, "which, he said, mandates that any action requiring the concurrence of both houses goes to the president for his possible veto. Members voting "yea" wanted Congress to be able to cancel certain EPA regulations. McClory voted "yea." Anderson did not vote. GOP Budget--By a vote of 187 for and 207 against, the House rejected a Republican motion to cut $7.9 billion out of the 1980 federal budget of $547.6 billion. The proposal, offered during consideration of a budget resolution (S Con Res 53) later given final approval, would have cut all areas of federal spending except defense and veterans programs. Rep. Delbert Latta, R-Ohio, the sponsor, said: "The American people can no longer afford $30 billion budget deficits, 13 percent inflation, and rising unemployment." Rep. Robert Giaimo, D-Conn., an opponent, said it was too late in the laborious budget process to propose sweeping cuts. "This great grandstand play of the Republican motion Would have the American people think that one can save money by voting for it. Nonsense, nonsense, nonsense." Members voting "nay" opposed Che budget-cut proposal. McClory voted "yea." Anderson did not vote. SENATE Windfall Exemption--The Senate voted 53 for and 41 against to exempt most oil pumped by companies involved only in the production aspect of the oil industry from the proposed "windfall" tax on increased oil profits. The amendment was offered to HR 3919, which was headed for approval and conference with the House. The first 1,000 barrels per day produced by each so-called "independent" would be exempt from the new tax on additional profits resulting from the abolition of price controls. Sen. Lloyd Bentsen, D-Tex., sponsor of the amendment, said independent producers need a tax break to finance exploration. "It is not a question of doing anyone a favor," he said. -Sen. Daniel Moynihan, D-N.Y., an opponent, said the amendment would satisfy only "the understandable desire of these active businessmen to. increase their already considerable profits." Senators voting "yea" favored exempting most production by independent producers from the windfall-profits tax. Senators Charles Percy, R, and Adlai Stevenson, D, voted "nay." Railroad Money--By a vote of 54 for and 41 agaisnt, the Senate tabled and thus killed an amendment to apply $10 billion of the windfall-profits tax to the Devitalization of the nation's passenger and freight railroad systems. The amendment wasproposed to the oil taxation bill (HR 3919; see ious vote). The $10 billion was to have come from the $128 i the windfall-profits tax on oil revenues is expected to raise between i960 and 1990. Already, in an energy- ration move/ the Senate has agreed that up to $15 "the tax will go to mass-transit programs. Sen. Russell Long, D-La., a supporter of killing the amendment, said: "It may very well be that the best way to rehabilitate the railroads would be with a loan guarantee program rather than by earmarking appropriations as proposed in this amendment Sea George McGovern, D-S.D., an opponent of tabling, said: "We have developed major air and water thoroughfares. We put men on the moon. We have demonstrated a technical capability that is the envy of the world. But...itis a conservative statement to say Qiat we have . got a third-rate rail system." Senators voting "nay" favored earmarking part of the windfall-profits tax yield for rail development. Stevenson voted "yea." Percy voted "nay." from HISTORY'S SCRAPBOOK OATES ADO EVENTS fROM YESTERYEARS December 13, 1642 -- Dutch navigator Abel Tasman dis­ covers -- and nomes -- New Zealand. December 14, 1819 -- Alabama enters the Union as its 22nd state-. December 15, 1890 -- Sitting Bull, famous chief of the Sioux Indians, is shot and killed in South Dakota. December 16, 1773 -- In protest against the British tax, Boston patriots launch the Boston Tea Party. December 17, 1903 -- Orville and Wilbur Wright conduct the first successful airplane flights near Kitty Hawk. December 18, 1865 -- Adoption of the Thirteenth Amend­ ment abolishes slavery in the United States. December 19, 1777 -- George Washington and his Conti­ nental Army troops begin winter encampment at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. EARL IL WALSH ft JACK WALSH MS. Rre, Auto, Farm, Life Representing REUAMJ COMPANIES 4410 W. Rte. 120, McHenry 3(5-3300 DENNIS CONWAY AUTO UFE HUE State Far* IK. CO. 3319 W. 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