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SECTION 2 - PAGE 6 - PLAINftEALER - WEDNESC / 1 PLAINDEALER WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 5. Editorial Opinion Smoking Dangers The American Cancer society has just published a new booklet clearly outlining the risk from smoking. On pages eight and nine of the booklet, risks and benefits from quitting are included in an easy to read table. For example, under smoking risks is this statement: "Twenty-five-year-old 2-pack-a-day smokers have a life expectancy of 8.3 years less than non-smokers." The frightening part of this is that since the 8.3 years is the average, many smokers cut far more off their lives. Under risks, one also finds the warning that cigarette smokers have 7 to 10 times the risk of getting bladder cancer! They have 2 to 5 times the risk of getting pancreatic cancer! Cigarette smokers also have 3 to 10 times as many oral cancers as non-smokers. The risk of cancer of the esophagus is much greater for all smokers-including pipe and cigar smokers-than for non-smokers. Likewise, larynx cancer is from 3 to 17 times as high for all smokers (including pipe and cigar smokers) as for non-smokers. Melting Minorities The political dictum of recent decades has been, at least among politicians, to praise every minority organization and champion every ethnic undertaking. This is supposedly proof various ethnic groups are making our melting-pot conglomerate succeed. So far, because no one minority has become powerful enough to threaten the majority, the melting pot process has worked surprisingly well. Our success in living together, working together, and unifying in time of emergency has astounded Euopeans who predicted years ago the American multi-racial experiment would someday collapse in strife and bitterness. This success story has been achieved partly because immigrants coming to America were ready to learn the language of the nation, its traditions and its democratic system. It should be made clear to all new citizens that they can only understand this country, its history, laws and freedoms, if they read and speak English. They should be encouraged to do so by all possible means. Resistance should be firm against substitution for English by anyone in an official capacity. This is not because English is a better language. But English is the language of freedom in the western world. It is sure to lead to divisiveness and misunderstanding if new arrivals in our land are not assimilated just as other nationalities have been for centuries. Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) THE RATINGS GAME By Richard G. Thomas WASHINGTON - Rare is the congressman anxious to volunteer information about "the other constituency" he serves. That group is the Washington special interest community, which to one degree or another has all but the most pristine lawmakers in its debt. Particularly in an election year, the silence is deafening. When he shook your hand at the plant gate or answered your question at Candidates' night, you shouldn't have expected to hear the inside story of how Washington's special pleaders control much of the legislative action in the House and Senate. Nor was the topic mentioned much in his media ads and speeches. No, in the countdown to election day the only constituency the typical congressman wanted to talk about was that "general interest group" residing in his district. These, of course, are 500,000 or so of the greatest folks on earth, and they deserve nothing less than to have the incumbent continue to represent them on Capitol Hill. So let's not waste time discussing any alleged special interests said to flourish in the nation's capital. Meanwhile, back in Washington, the special pleaders are anything but invisible pfior to an election year. They are hard-core pressure groups as well as benignly-named trade associations. Operating out of fancy offices strung along the glass canyons of Connecticut avenue and K street, they worked hard to influence the Nov. 4 congressional elections, providing technical assistance, moral support, and money. Money is the main thing. Millions upon millions in legal campaign contributions are spread among the hundreds of House and Senate races. Common Cause, the citizens' lobby, estimates that business, labor and trade groups contributed $55 million to 1980 congressional campaigns. That averages out to more than $50,000 for each primary and general election contest in out-of-district contributions; money raised from constituents is additional. Reports showing the actual sums received this year by incumbent congressmen and their opponents are on file at state capitals, the Congress and the Federal Election commission. Not so easy to pinpoint is the extent to which congressmen repay their benefactors with legislative or other official favors; only careful scrutiny of the lawmaker's performance over time can reveal whether or not a member has been bought by a particular interest. When Washington's special pleaders send money to an incumbent's campaign, the purpose is to reward a job well done or curry favor in the future. Of course, the typical congressman passionately denies that he is obligated to a major financial supporter, but the historical pattern is that sooner or later the financial angel will settle his accounts. Common Cause cites several blatant examples of money talking in Congress, including these: - When the House last November killed legislation putting federal controls on hospital costs, 202 of the 234 votes to kill were cast by members who had received American Medical Association (AMA) contributions totalling $1.6 million. The AMA fought the legislation. - When the House in June, 1979, blocked proposed Department of Housing and Urban Development enforcement powers against fraudulent land developers, 83 percent of the 245 members voting to block had received National For Your Information Doorfriondo, Auto and othor mod** of travol or* causing doaths to occur mora froquontly away from homo. If your family should havo this unfortunate axporionco, wo suggost that you phono us,scolloct, to assist you in this crisis. Through our various funoral associations, wo can proporiy arrango for tho caro and roturn of tho docoasod for funoral sorvico. Rospoctfully, PETER MJUSTEN FUNERAL ̂HOME Letters to the Editor PLAINDEALER Public Pulse (Tfca Plaindlllor tovMo* tK« pvMk to VM Hilt column •• an aapraMlon o> vlawt aa Mtjuli at («mnl In- •aratt In Mr community Our only r^wt I. tfcat tfc* wrrt.r. (Im -•ip.ctur* fuU addra*I and phono nwmkor. Wo atk too. tfcot ono MhMuol not wrtto on tko >omo tutefoct moroffcon onco oocti month. Wo rotono tho right to 4o4oto ony motortol which wo contldor Hholov* or In ohjoctlonoMo to*)* ) ^ REFERENDUM CONCERNS "Editor: "As a concerned citizen and taxpayer, father of two school age children, I would like to express my concern about the new tax referendum for tax in­ creases to be voted on Nov. 22, 1980. "R is agreed that the new Johnsburg high school is nice and fancy, but let's get down to bare facts. How much more can we all af­ ford? "Yes, it would be nice to send the children back and forth in family limousines but we cannot afford this. Our taxing base is not wealthy enough to do all of the things we would like to do. "First, our area is rural farm and small factories. Our farm income has had a few hard knocks. Our fac­ tories that we do have start their employees at just above federal minimum wage and advance slowly from there. Our retail businesses in the Johnsburg area are few. I don't see any of them doing a landslide business. "Our district has one area that was designated for retired people years ago but we also must not forget this is an old community ; even the Highlands have people who have retired and are on a fixed income.- Marital problems in several homes have left us with one-parent households. "We must take everybody into consideration if we are going to vote for another tax increase which is coming right after another tax in­ crease. The boafti is even saying while asking for this additional $97.50 per household per year, that It will not be enough in three years from now. "Please ask yourself, not if you can afford this in­ crease, but can your neigh­ bors afford this increase. "Sincerely, "Charles S. Russell" REFERENDUM SUPPORT "Dear Editor, "I am a taxpayer here in McHenry with schoolage children. I support the referendum for the $.45 increase for School District 15. "We pay a milk increase, a gas increase, a utility in­ crease and more without a protest when these increases line the pockets of already rich corporations. How can anyone, in good conscience, not support a tax increase for educating our youth who are the backbone of our future? "I can more easily justify my money going toward Association of Realtors campaign contributions in 1976 and 1978. To make up their minds on which congressmen they will support financially, many of the special interests rate the extent to which House members and senators vote "right" on selected issues. Other pressure groups do not themselves compile "friend or foe" ratings, but refer to those assembled by their colleagues in the special interest community. Since the current Congress went into recess in early October, seven reputable interest groups have issued ratings covering 1979-80 or just i960. Those scores are presented in the accompanying chart, along with a National Farmers Organization rating for 1979. Many other groups will issue 1980 ratings after the lame- duck session of the 96th Congress is concluded later in the year. Here are descriptions of the eight groups: AFLrCIO: The umbrella organization for organized labor and one of the city's five most powerful lobbies. National Education association: One of the two major teachers' lobbies. It pushes for an expanding federal role in education, as evidenced by its success in securing creation of a cabinet-level U.S. Department of Education. Leadership Conference on Civil rights: A respected coalition of the major civil rights organizations. National Farmers Organization: Its members are individual farmers and it disagrees with the corporate farming community on many issues. Americans for Constitutional Action: a respected conservative lobby and thought-leader. American Security Council: A hawkish group that lobbies for increased defense spending. National Associated Businessmen: A little-known conservative group that stresses "fiscal responsibility and keeping government out of the free enterprise system." American Farm Bureau Federation: The lobby for the farming establishment, its members are from agribusiness as well as the family farm. This chart shows how some of interests rate the 1980 or 1979-80 congressmen. IS £ I S •s o Washington's voting of the 8 8 § I 1 § -a I I special state's CQ •a a a 2 .2 T3 -2 *-» CO *2 1 Robert McClory, R-13 14 John Anderson, R-16** 0 Adlai Stevenson, D 50 Charles Percy, R 50 3 57 29 88 57 CO Z 4 63 100 100 71 3 •E <u 5 67 0 29 '64 .S3 Based on few votes, due to campaigning. ARE YOU NEW IN McHenry Area? «8SSSSSSSSSS Do you Know Someone Now? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!! CALL LORRAINE MONAHAN 385-5475 JUNE VOIGHT 385-2S50 L\» ̂ V *0, 'On iifil WflCBHf education than toward a pay increase for an executive of any large corporation. "Sincere^, "Dennis KappeiT STOLEN MEMORIES "Editor: "For those with long memories, it may be of some interest to know that at long last, I am once again in possession of the antique buffet-china closet stolen from my river home at Thanksgiving time in 1973. "That is 1973 - seven long years ago. "It has cost me several court visits and $150 to regain my stolen property. Who says we don't have justice here? "Hugh H. Kirk "McHenry" APPLEJUI Nearly 42 million apple juice, made 12 million bushels of make their way into homes each year. Apple juice is the same uct as sweet cider but U clarified, say specialists with thi N.C. A. Extension Service. Most of the suspended apple solids, which give sweet apple cider its cloudy, opaque appear­ ance, have been removed, and the juice is pasteurized to de­ stroy fermentation and spoilage microorganisms. It is then hermetically sealed or vacuum packed far preserva- tion. I Unopened, apple juice needs no refrigeration and wttkjceep well for a year or longer. Cmec. opened, it should be refrig­ erated or it will lose flavor and spoil. fM THE greatest/ Bulb Life Too much wattage for a fixture is a Are hazard and shor­ tens the life of a bulb. The right wattage or a lower wattage than is required should be used. Champion Breath-Holder Diver Jacques Mayol, set his record on Nov. 23, 1976, off the island of Elba, Italy, by holding his breath for 3 minutes, 40 seconds on a 328- foot dive. 75 73 0 50 11 not 50 rated Building Permits The McHenry County Department of Building and Zoning has issued the following building permits for the month of September. TOWNSHIP Alden Algonquin Burton Chemung Coral Don- Dunham 'Grafton Greenwood Hartland Hebron Marengo McHenry Nunda Richmond Riley Seneca TOTAL September, 1979 PERMITS 8 15 6 6 4 9 3 3 7 2 2 46 22 2 139 KNOW YOUR AREA ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST McHENRY, ILLINOIS - 385-00*3 SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 3*5-4300 FANILY SERVICE 4 MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Waukegan Road McHenry 385-6400 PARENTAL STRESS LINE OF McHonry 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 the 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 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 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 800-638-2666 (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 312-793-3580 Chicago III. BIRTHRIGHT Pregnant? 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 concerned 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 MENTAL HEALTH 1-800-S92-S900 Crisis Center Line for McHenry Co. 24-Hovr Emergency number and professional staff will answer your call. Sponsoring agency McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service System. / Hospital Hearings _ (an editorial) McHenry .hospital has plans - big plans - and they will have an effect, to a degree, on every person living in McHenry and the surrounding area. With applications made to two governing agencies, the hospital board now awaits required hearings on a request to relocate from its Waukegan road location to a 100-acre jute at the southwest corner of Rt. 31 and Bull Valley road. The intended move is not a new idea. In fact, men and women who volunteer their time to save on the board set this goal as long as 12 years ago. ^Oke moat dreams, there have been disappointments along the way. An initial permit to proceed was granted in 1972, but funding the project was difficult at that time. Hope faded and plans were reluctantly tucked away for another time. Today, through the use of tax-exempt bonds issued by a relatively new state agency, there is new hope. Hospital planners and architects have assisted the board in its decision that it would be impractical to renovate the existing over-crowded building on its present site.There is limited space for construction, a major factor in that decision. The need is evident. McHenry hospital has grown from a 23-bed hospital in 1956 to its present size of 136 beds. But •jyhjle beds were added, it was impossible to provide a3«)uate space for such departments as x-ray, dietary and medical records. In addition, new medical equipment has been developed since 1956 which has to be accommodated in a hospital already overcrowded. The community continues to grow, and population projections have set the new goal of hospital beds at 210. One of the most evident problems of all, even to those who have not had need for hospital services, is parking, the congestion in the present location, so near to the business district and schools, is itself an important reason to consider relocation. But before this can be accomplished, a series of public hearings, legally mandated by the state, must be heldThe first will take place Thursday, nov. 6, at 2 p.m. in the McHenry city hall on Green street. The Plaindealer encourages you to attend the hearing and make your concerns known. As well as offering expanded facilities for the community, a new, large hospital would mean a boost to the local economy by one estimate of more than $2 million over the present figure. While many areas are experiencing a severe shortage of doctors, McHenry has been fortunate. To a large extent, the hospital has been the answer. Community support will help keep our advantageous medical position. from HISTORY'S SCRAPBOOK DATES AND EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS November 6, 1861 -- The Confederate States of America elect Jefferson Davis president. November^ 7, 1918 -- A false World War 1 armistice report touches off wild celebrations throughout the United States. 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