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SECTION 2 - PAGE «- PLA1NDEAUER • WEDNESDAY, APRIL M. 1(M • plaindeaLer --s Editorial Opinion Horoscopes A . big, kick in America in recent years is the horoscope. Millions are curious about what their signs in the heavens say, or supposedly say, and some take the astrology bit very seriously. s A statement endorsed by over a hundred prominent scientists recently blasts the current fad as little more than quackery. "The pretentious claims of astrological charlatans" have absolutely no scientific basis, the statement said. While this may be a wet blanket for some making money in the field, and there are unquestionably those exploiting the gullible for profit, many of America's millions following the charts are entertaining themselves more than anything else. It's popular entertainment; three-fourths of today's newspapers carry astrology charts or columns. It would probably be a mark of proper responsibility for papers to note thereby that there's no proven scientific basis for astrology. Gardening Season Now is the time of year seed catalogues produce expansive hopes. Pictures of lush vegetables, fruits and nuts stir the imagination, and deplete one's pocket book. It's all good, clean fun-and sometimes even productive. Experts say the biggest mistake garden enthusiasts make is to plant too big a garden, to fail to prepare the soil with enough mulch, fertilizer and lime. The ph factor simply indicates acid and alkaline content. If above 7, it's too alkaline and if below, too acid-for most crops. Onions planted with carrots will often save the carrots from destruction. Peas must be planted very early. Corn can be interspaced with beans. A drop of mineral oil in the first corn ear, silk will discourage worms. ° Fruit and nut trees need spraying several times a year usually-unless one is planting native wild cherries, plums, nuts, etc. The black walnut's trunk should be wrapped in aluminum foil in its young years, to protect the baric. Filberts should be trimmed liberally to produce a good center stem or trunk-they tend to grow into bushes. Lime helps plants utilize fertilizers. Mulch is a must to keep the soil moist and porous and two bushels for every 100 square feet is a good minimum in garden planting. If in doubt, the experts advise one to plant a small garden, in well prepared soil, not so late that upkeep becomes a great chore in summer. BOWING JIMMY, DONTBURV AMY MORE OIL IN THE SALT-CAVERNS OR. rU CUTOIL PRODUCTION' Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) WASHINGTON - Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes March 27 through April 2. HOUSE Rail Corridors--The House rejected, 84 for and 266 against, an amendment to kill a proposed outlay of up to H:bUlion for developing high-speed passenger rail service in IS inter-city corridors. The money is an authorization that cannot be spent unless Congress appropriates it in separate legislation. The vote left the corridor project as part of HR 6837, a railroad bill later passed and sent to the Senate^ The 13 corridors on government drawing boards link Chicago-Cincinnati, Chicago-Cleveland, Chicago-Detroit, Los Angeles-Las Vegas, Los Angeles-San v Diego, Miami- Jacksonville, St. Louis-Chicago, San Jose-Sacramento, Seattle-Portland, Twin Cities-Chicago, New York-Buffalo, Washington-Richmond and the triangle of Houston, San Antonio and Dallas-Ft. Worth Rep. Tom Hagedarn, R-Minn., a supporter of killing the corridor projects, said it would be "irresponsible" to approve this expenditure at a time of federal belt-tightening. Rep. Carl Pursell, R-Mich, an opponent, said "without such a commitment our nation's rail system will not develop...." Members voting "nay" want to spend up to $1 billion to link certain cities with high-speed trains. Reps. Robert McClory, R-13, and John Anderson, did not vote. Volkswagen--By a vote of 341 for and 45 against, the House passed and sent to the Senate a bill giving a soon-to-be- abandoned missile plant near Detroit to Michigan in exchange for two office buildings the state will construct for the Army. Volkswagen wants to put an automobile assembly complex in the missile plant. Ohio congressmen, who had hoped their state would get the Volkswagen plant, said the bill (HR 6464) represented favoritism toward Michigan at the expense of taxpayers. Rep. Lucien Nedzi, D-Mich., a supporter, said: "This is not a welfare bill for the state of Michigan." Rep. Mary Rose Oakar, D-Ohio, an opponent, said: "Let's have Volkswagen come (to the U.S.) but let's give them the same ground rules we give American companies." Members voting "yea" want to help Michigan and the Volkswagen plant. McClory and Anderson did not vote. SENATE Rail Freight Service--The Senate rejected, 37 for and 59 against, an amendment requiring railroads to take a longer time to abandon unprofitable rail freight lines. The amendment sought to keep intact the average of 30 months it now takes the Interstate Commerce commission to complete abandonment proceedings. Its defeat means that proceedings could be shortened to nine months. The vote came during debate on a bill (S1946) relaxing government regulation of the railroads. Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., a supporter, said the amendment would give communities and shippers scheduled to lose rail service adequate time to state their case to the ICC for continuing service. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum, R-Kas., an opponent, said: "Prolonging the inevitable is not only counterproductive to shippers and states but...detrimental to the railroads." Senators voting "nay" want to shorten by about two-thirds the present time it takes the ICC to decide rail-freight abandonment cases. Sens. Charles Percy, R, and Adlai Stevenson, D, voted "nay." Taxing Oil--The Senate passed, 66 for and 31 against, and sent to the White House the bill taxing the "windfall profits" oil companies are to reap as a result of the removal of federal ceilings from oilprices. The bill (HR 3919) will raise an estimated $227 billion over the next decade, out of the one trillion dollars which decontrol will provide oil companies in additional gross revenue. Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., a supporter, said the bill is "fair to the oil companies" and "in the best interests of the American people...." Sen. David Boren, D-Okla., an opponent, called the bill "a fraud" which will not hinder Big Oil but "take money out of the pockets of the American consumers themselves." Senators voting "yea" favor the "windfall profits" tax. Percy and Stevenson voted "yea." Pl.AINDfcALLK^S The Census Still Time To Be Counted It's not too late to be counted in the 1980 census, the U.S. Bureau of the Census has announced. Questionnaires were mailed to every household March 28, and most people were instructed to mail back a completed questionnaire on Census day, April 1. Millions did so, but the Bureau reports that a number of households have not yet been heard from. People not counted in the census will, in effect, be "invisible" when census statistics are used to reapportion seats in the House of Representatives and to guide the distribution of Federal funds-their tax dollars~for programs in communities across the Nation. There is no penalty for a late return of the census questionnaire, but census answers should be given as of the April 1 date regarding births, deaths, changes of address, and other facts. To be sure everyone is counted, after April 16 census takers will contact those households that were asked to mail back a com­ pleted questionnaire but have not done ro. The Bureau emphasizes that this follow-up work increases the cost of the census. It is estimated for every 1 per­ cent of the households that mail back a fully answered form as asked, $2 million in follow-up costs will be avoided. Every person's answers to the 1980 census are con­ fidential by law and cannot be obtained even by other government agencies, whatever their purpose. Census answers are seen only by census workers, sworn to secrecy, who are liable to a jail term of up to 5 years and-or a fine up to $5,000 for violating that law. Not once in the hsitory of the modern confidentiality law, which dates back to the 1930 census, has any census worker even been prosecuted for breaking census confidentiality. Census answers become public after 72 years for historical purposes. Approximately 90 percent of the nation's households have been asked to mail back an answered questionnaire, more than in any prior cepsus. The remaining households, primarily in rural regions, also received a question­ naire in the mail, but were asked to answer and keep the form until a census taker comes to pick it up. Often there is uncertainty about whether to list household members away at college, for instance, or serving in the military. Students living at or near the college away from home are enumerated at the school but students living at home should be counted with the household. Military barracks personnel and others in group quarters are considered residents of the area in which they are stationed and are enumerated there, and military personnel on ships are also enumerated. In prisons (excluding short-stay institutions), orphanages, and nursing homes, and other long-stay institutions, census takers have distributed question­ naires which will be collected to enumerate the individuals in those in­ stitutions. Anyone temporarily away from home, such as an overseas traveler, who has reason to think he or she was not included on a census form at home should at this time call the U.S. census district office to notify them. CAREER CONVENTION How to find, get and keep the job you really want will be the focus of the second annual Women's Career convention, April 25 through the 27, at the Expo-center- Chicago, across from the Merchandise Mart. Hours are9a.m. to5p.m. each day. There is a charge to attend. F o r Y o u r I n f o r m a t i o n ' Dear friends, Americans hove lately loomed to humanize the poor, minoritias. and othar outsider*, say psychologists. Now we are realizing that the dying are the most dehumanized group of all. Special concern for the dying is finally receiving attention in the death-awareness movement. Respectfully, ARE YOU NEW IN McHenry Area? sseessssssss Do You Know Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!! CALL JOAN STULL 385-5418 IHRAME MfMANAN 385-5475 y. c j<*--- •-*«(• {2, * r< , _ PETEPM JUSTIN & SON t UNftAL HCML & *0, *46 rrrrnrnirm KNOW YOU* AtEA ROYAL WELCOME DOCS IT BCST Letters to\th«> F.ditor Public Pulse (Ik* HoMtflff invito* lk« pvMic to uto iMt tfcit column •» an ••prattlon tfc«4r view* on tufciOft* of f*«t*ral lnt*r*tt in our community. Our only roquo*» it that tiio writers g IV* . (iynatur*. full oMrat* mnt phono nymbor. Wo aifc Mo. tfcat on* individual not writ* on tho *omo *ub|oct moro than onco ooch month. Wo r***rv* tk* right to <al»l* any m*t*ri*l which w* contidor libolout Or in. ah|»ctlonahla ta»ta.) DANGEROUS PRACTICE "Editor: "I must be getting old, because my patience is worn thin. I raised five children, and through the grace of God, and my husband and I, who constantly watched over them, they were hever hospitalized. "I'm writing this letter requesting the mayor to pass an ordinance prohibiting children under the age of 3 or 4 years old from riding in the middle of the streets on their little plastic bikes in their diapers, going almost under cars. This should be prohibited unless ac­ companied by their parents, who probably belong' under my car. "Anyone who lets a child that young drive, or even walk, the streets unattended deserves to be fined before a tragedy happens. "Summer time is not even here and I have already seen numerous near accidents that could cripple or kill the child or the driver. "I appeal to the mayor, before it's too late, to make it a village ordinance. There are plenty of back yards and plenty of mothers who could use the exercise walking their young babies down the street rather than watching T.V. "Respectfully," "Barbara Zmich" ON SPRAYING "Dear Editor: "We are concerned about the proposed program to spray the insecticide Sevin by helicopter over 270 acres within the McHenry city limits in an attempt to eradicate gypsy moths. "We have made an effort to eliminate the use of such harmful pesticides in our own gardening practices. Therefore we resent the suggestion that someone else is planning to apply Sevin to our neighborhood, thereby affecting our property, whether we like it or not. It is disturbing that such a program could proceed past the planning stages without the consent of those citizens living in the area to be sprayed. "We believe that it is still possible to stop this program. At a recent public meeting a representative of the Illinois Department of Agriculture stated that the. spraying program would proceed unless there was a strenuous objection. We believe that the people of McHenry are prepared to express their objections. "We urge the aldermen to become aware of the feelings of the citizens involved. Further, we encourage all interested parties to attend a meeting at city hall Thur­ sday, April 17, at 8 p.m. "Sincerely, "Tom and Carol Philips" SHARING RESPONSIBILITY "Editor: "We can't do it alone. To be successful in the fight against crime, sheriffs must have the support and assistance of the citizens in our local communities. "Sheriffs of the eighties must wear many hats - enforcer, jailor, officer of the courts, community relations person ... and, the list goes on. "Sheriffs must work in an ever-increasing, legalistic environment and deal with a g r o w i n g , h i g h l y sophisticated criminal element in the community. In particular, sheriffs' work loads have increased due to recent court decisions af­ fecting the rights of inmates and working conditions in the county jails. "There is a growing concern among law en­ forcement officials in this state for the lack of man­ power and adequate com­ pensation to accomplish the job the public deserves. "The Illinois Sheriffs' association was formed in 1928 for the purpose of professionalizing sheriffs' departments throughout the state. Our goal is to upgrade Check Dates When buying food, check the date if it's perishable. Be sure you can use all of it be­ fore it spoils. SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 385-4300 FAMILY SERVICE ft MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Waukegan Road McHenry 385-6400 PARENTAL STRESS LINE OF McHENRY Meeting Place:McHenry Counly 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 Phone800 424 9213 (Complaints about interstate 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 wheother 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 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 Bo* 1607 Rockville Md 20850 (Dispenses information on solar systems for heating and cooling to anyone Irom architects to home owners looking for a sun- powered hot water system) CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 312 793 3580 Chicago ill. BIRTHRIGHT Pregnant' Need Help' Counseling Service. 385-2999. 24 hour Answering Service. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 471* W. Elm St.. McHenry Phone: 344-3240 24 hour Crisis Intervention ond Confidential Counseling for youth and families Are you concerend about your angry feelings toward your children' 24-hour Porentol Stress Line 344-3944 ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE ^ Phone 2I7'522-55I4 Answer to questions on government regulations MfNTAl HEALTH 1 800-892 8900 (Crisis Center Line for McHenry Co. 24-Hour Emergency number and professional »toH will answer your coll. Sponsoring agency- McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service System. law enforcement through better training and higher standards bo that we can provide the kind of protection and security the citizens of. this state want and deserve. "We are also concerned about crime prevention at thq local level, especially as it relates to assaults on senior citizens, the growing availability of drugs in our schools and juvenile delinquency. "Research and training can play a big part in developing community programs to help prevent crime. The Illinois Sheriffs' association presently collects and analyzes rural crime statistics. This is just one activity of the association. We are also heavily involved in the reveiew of recent court decisions affecting law enforcement ..Sj coordination of specialize^ training programs on civu process, narcotics in­ vestigation, ' jail a* ministration and others, we hope to provide more ana more advance*} training m th<» future. "In the end, it is the citizens of McHenry county and other counties in Illinois who will benefit from professional law en­ forcement. With the rapidly rising crime rate and hard economic times upon us, the public cannot afford to look the otheir way and leave law enforcement to a handful of people. Citizen involvement and participation is vitally needed to keep our com­ munities safe. "We just can't do the job alone:" Sheriff E. J. LaMagdeleine" Legislators State Senators Jack Schaffer (H) - 33rd. 56 N. Williams St. Crystal Lake, 111., 600W^ Phone 455-0309 Springfield Phone 217-782-6525 Karl Berning OR) • 32nd. 625 Deerfield Road Deerfield, 111., 60015 Phone 312-945-3200 State Representatives Thomas J. Hanahan (D) 4801 W. Route 120 McHenry, 111., 60050 Phone 385-3427 Springfield Phone 217-782-6476 Calvin L. Skinner, Jr., <R)- 33rd. P.O. Box 308 Crystal Lake, 111., 60014 Phone 459-6050 Springfield Phone 217-782-8000 Donald E. Deuster (R)- 32nd 510 N. Lake St. Mundelein, 111., 60060 Phone 312-566-1972 Daniel M. Pierce (D) - 32nd 580 Roger Willaims Ave. Highland Park, 111., 60035 Phone 312-433-2551 Betty Lou Reed (R) 927 Holly Court Deerfield, 111., 60015 32nd. U.S. Senators Charles H. Percy (R) 230 S. Dearborn Room 3859 Chicago, 111., 60604 Phone 312-353-4952 Adlai E. Stevenson (D) 230 S. Dearborn Room 3960 Chicago, 111., 60604 Phone 312-353-5420 U.S. Congressmen John B. Anderson (R) 301 W. State St. Rock ford. III.. 61101 Phone 815-962-8807 Robert McClory (R) 326 N. Genesee St. Waukegan, 111., 60085 Phone 312-336-4554. EARL R. WALSH ft JACK WALSH INS. Fir*. Auto. Farm. IN* tf r»»«nllm RftlAtlf COMPANIES 4410 W.St*. IM. McH**ry MS-MO DEMOS CONWAY AUTOLWCFHK State Far* Irs. Co. Hit W. Mm StrAat WtNtlwy. M. 3SS-7III ML LEONARD MTTAH JSJ N. tknmond M.. McHmwy !»*• *i*mi«*4 Contact Um*a Maa..T*at..Thvri..M. 4-4 pm ToM .tWt. M. 7-*pm tot. *:Mta3:St Ml 4111 x iM-nn McHENRY COUNTY OFFICE MACHINES SALES SMVICt t MNTALS Mon.-Sat. *-S:M FrMaytHtiOO S3 Grant St.. 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