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PAGE 1« - PLAINPEALER - WEDNESDAY, MAY M, 1M1 /> PLAINPEALER * Editorial Opinion All About Hams Mo6t Americans seem satisfied with hams aold te today's supermarkets, usually cured in salt brine. Such hama are loaded with water and they are often excesaively salty. An older generation speaks almost reverently about another age's country hams. But they, too, are often excessively salty--by European or world standards. In fact European visitors to America, who have often heard expressions about Virginia hams, are frequently disillusioned, and complain that American hams are overly salty. Since both good taste and less salt in one's diet are the goals of mo6t today, it's interesting to appraise the merit of dry- cured hams. They are available, but it's surprising how many stores don't offer them. They need not be terribly expensive, either-though they nore expensive per pound because of the <uffe Jut, it should be remembered, they pour " salt brine. will be more expensive per pound because jus^y ind price, because the buyer isn't paying for all that curing. But, it should be remembered, they per ferent a higher If one can't find good dry-cured hams in this area, smoke- curing at home is an alternative. It can be done, overnight, in a number of outdoor cookers, and if one is a ham lover, that might be the closest thing to Heaven-in the world of hams! nicuv^ -v.-- congressmen these days. And members of Congress know this well. It's amazing how much most of them will do to get good TV exposure and accommodate the networks. The long-term hope for progress lies in more competition. But unless there is some progress in upgrading the cultural and moral fare on the three major commercial networks, in the short-term, the nation's crime rate, moral standards and social hopes will continue to worsen. Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) Washington - Here's how area House members were recorded on major roll call votes between Apr. 30-May7. Budget Blueprintr-By a vote of 253 for and 176 against, the House approved the Reagan Administration's budget plan for the fiscal year that begins next Oct. 1 and rejected a Democratic alternative. The budget resolution (S Con Res 115) is only a guideline to be firmed up later in the year in committee and floor votes on specific programs. The Administration blueprint, the so-called Gramm-Latta amendment, anticipates $688.8 billion in outlays for fiscal 1982, a $31 billion deficit, and a $51.3 billion tax cut. The repudiated Democratic plan also mandated austerity but without the massive dismantling of social programs urged by the Administration and endorsed by Gramm-Latta supporters. > Supporter Eldon Rudd, R-Ariz., said "we must back our president. We are not Republicans or Democrats when it comes to this budget at this point in history. We are Americans." Opponent James Jones, D-Okla., said some members voting with the Administration might reverse themselves on later votes on specific spending measures. "We should not cast a vote for what is politically expedient at the moment but which we intend to renege on later," he said. Members voting "yea" favored the Administration budget plan. Reps. Robert McClory, R-13, and Lynn Martin, R-16, voted "yea." A Liberal Alternative--The House rejected, 119 for and 303 against, a fiscal 1982 budget resolution designed by liberals.* The amendment sought more social spending, lower defense outlays and, to balance the budget, a deferral of individual tax cuts until 1983. Supporter William Ford, D-Mich., said: "What the Administration seeks to do through its Alice in Wonderland economics is turn back the social clock in the areas of pensions, unemployment insurance, public assistance, education..." No opponents raised arguments during debate on the amendment. Members voting "yea" wanted higher funding of social programs in fiscal 1982 along with a balanced budget. McClory and Martin voted "nay." Black Caucus Budget--By a vote of 69 for and 356 against, the House rejected an amendment that was the Congressional Black Caucus's version of the fiscal 1982 budget resolution (see preceding votes). It called for less spending on defense and more on food stamps, education, housing and other programs important to the poor, and it recommended a tax cut weighted toward middle-income workers and away from ^jfie wealthy. Supporter Parren Mitchell, D-Md., called the Reagan Administration's budget "a denial of a long-standing commitment made by America to American people that somehow or another, when every other resource failed in this nation, the government would stand by its people." Opponents did not speak during debate on the amendment. Members voting "yea" supported the black caucus's fiscal 1982 budget proposal. McClory and Martin voted "nay." For Your Information Door friends. It Is a tributo to th* public confidonco in funeral directors that ovar 50% bf funarals conducted in this country coma from families previously served by that funeral director. Another large percentage come to a funeral director by recommendation from someone he has previously served. Such public confidence is our greatest satisfaction. Respectfully, in& PETER M.JISTEN FUNERAL^ HOME McHENRY, ILLINOIS • 3S5-0043 Survey Results Favor Federal Budget Cuts Results of a district-wide survey conducted by Congresswoman Lynn Martin show overwhelming support for budget cuts in many federal programs. Only in Social Security, road programs, and veterans benefits did a majority of respondents feel tnere should not be cuts; however, results support cuts in aid to education, CETA, farm {urograms, food stamps, oreign aid, revenue shai pei Problem With TV E Twenty years ago a Federal Communications commission chairman had the courage to describe U.S. commercial television for what it was. Newton Minor described it as a "vast wasteland." Because of home television's growing importance, and power, the problem is even more critical today, and, as one columnist Anthony Lewis pointed out recently, our TV today is even worse than it was then-insulting, vulgar drivel. What can be done? As long as members of the FCC are friendly to (or in effect approved by) the fabulously wealthy commercial television networks, and not stalwart champions of the people and the national interest, seeking to improve quality, little can be done. Congress, which turned over the nation's best TV airwaves almost totally to commercial interests after World War II, seems incapable of acting in the public interest. From time to time various members attempt to act, but the • ' **•'-- almost invariably have ter all, national TV can unemployment benefits, an welfare. The three. most people felt sh cui were foreign aid, welfare and food stamps. Rep. Martin released the results of her survey which was sent to just over 200,000 households in the 16th Congressional district. Survey results reflect the answers of approximately 30,000 persons who responded to the questionnaire. In the aftermath of a rash of violent incidents, 91 rcent of the respondents avor mandatory sentencing for crimes committed with the use of a handgun. An increase in defense spending was strongly supported as was a feeling that the federal government should relax environmental standards if they affect the development of energy. In the wake of a move in the Illinois State Legislature to change the *tateTs Speed limit, 63 percent of the survey respondents felt that it would be better to slow down and favored retaining the 55 MPH law. A slight majority favored cutting back on the many price support and loan programs for the agricultural industry and favored continuing the Soviet grain embargo. Interestingly, most respondents felt that polling places should open ana close simultaneously throughout die country to avoid the problem of broadcasting early samplings of voters, as occurred in the last presidential election. Responding to the results of the questionnaire. Rep. Martin said,, "Admittedly this survey is not a scientific poll, but the overwhelming response indicates to me solid support in the 16th district for President Reagan's budget cutting efforts that are currently being debated in the 97th Congress." 1. Questionnaire Results President Reagan is proposing wide ranging budget cuts. Would YES NO NA you support cuts in the following areas? Percentage Aid to Education 56 42 2 Comprehensive Employment Training Act (CETA) 82 16 2 Farm Programs 58 38 4 Food Stamps 87 11 2 Foreign Aid 91 " 7 2 Revenue Sharing 68 26 6 Road Programs ' 46 51 3 Social Security 33 64 3 Unemployment Benefits ' 74 24 2 Veterans Benefits 33 63 4 Welfare 90 8 2 Do you favor an increase in Defense Spending? 77 20 3 Should the Soviet grain embargo be continued? .58 37 5 Do you support the continuation of government's agricultural price support and loan programs? 38 58 4 Do you favor mandatory sentencing for crimes committed with the use of a handgun? 91 6 3 Should the federal government relax current environmental standards which affect energy development and economic growth? 56 40 4 Do you favor retaining the federally established 55 MPH speed limit? 63 35 2 For Presidential elections, should polling places open and close simultaneously throughout the country? 70 25 5 Wage-Hour Conference A conference for em­ ployers on "Wages, Hours and Working Conditions" will be sponsored by the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, June 9, at Chicago's Marriott O'Hare. The day-long meeting will be repeated Wednesday, June 17. in the Springfield Hilton. Topics to be examined are equal pay, minimum wage, exempt vs. non-exempt, overtime, payday, deduc­ tions, garnishments, records, fringes, six-day week, women and minors, meal periods, breaks, leaves of absence, and more. The conference is designed f o r m a n a g e m e n t representatives from small, medium or large companies who must make decisions affecting the employer- employee relationship. For more information, contact Patti Cummings, Center for Business Management, an ISCC af­ filiate, 20 N. Wacker drive, Chicago 60606 (312-372-7373). Courtesy Coffee Stops For Holiday Weekend The Illinois Department of Transportation will sponsor Courtesy Coffee Stops during the Memorial day weekend to promote the use of seat belts. Free coffee and lemonade will be available at eight pairs of rest areas along interstate highways. Local civic groups hav«f volun­ teered to serve the refresh­ ments, which are provided by federal highway safety funds. Motorists are encouraged to take advantage of the courtesy beverages at rest stops at Monee, Buckley, and Anna on 1-57, Princeton ando Minooka on 1-80, Goodfield on 1-74, Altamont on 1-70, and Springfield on I- 55. The program will be operating May 22-25. ARE YOU NEW IN The McHenry Area? Know Someone * & PLAINDEALER Letter to the Editor Public Pulse (Tha ndnMw invito* tha public to KM thit column at an •lyrniwn ot iktii vital an •) (tmnl infarct! in aw cammanity Our anly raquatt it that I Ha wrritart fiva i if natura lull »44t»W and phana nwmbar W« aak taa »Hat ana individual nal wrMa an tha lama aa>|art mara than anca a month Wa ratarva tha ri(ht «a Mala any malarial whkh 4ra canaidar lihalaua ar in ak|aclianaWa taala V BOTTLE BILL DEFENSE "To the Editor: "A response to why the League of Women Voters went before the City Council with the « Bottle Bill Resolution--SB1098. "The League is a non­ partisan. issue-oriented organization committed to effective government by informed involved citizens. Our purpbses are (1) Voters Service; (2) Program, issues choserrfor study, if a consensus is reached, we have a position; (3) Action, persuading others to our position, as writing to legislators. "LWV-IL encourages local leagues to take appropriate measures on these positions. We endorse this bill under our position which supports action 'to achieve an en­ vironment beneficial to life through the wise use of resources in the public in­ terest'. Also from LWV-US publication Impact On Issues under Natural Resources-solid waste management - 'supporting legislation for mandatory deposits on beverage con­ tainers as a means to promoting recycling and reuse ' "The Woodstock City Council passed the resolution unanimously. "Yes. -we are 'hung up on better environment. The Bottle bill is not a panacea. It does expect to create jobs and improve our en­ vironment. Alderman Nolan was correct when she stated 'we are already paying for throwaways in the hidden cost associated with litter pickup and the need for additional land fill.' "There is information available on how similar Bottle bills have worked successfully in Oregon, Maine, Vermont. Con­ necticut. Delaware. Iowa and South Dakota. Ap­ parently some problems remain to be worked out in Michigan. The cost of 'soft drinks and beer skyrocketing' may reflect an excuse to increase prices. Ideally, the industry would reform itself. Retumables used to be the only kind available. Non-returnables waste our nation's energy and precious natural resources. "The league, founded in 1920, is concerned with many social and political issues Men were invited to join us in 1977. "Carol Sek, "President "Woodstock-McHenry NICE PEOPLE "Dear Editor: "How nice people can be! We had an emergency in our family and the McHenry police were called. We requested escort service from Draper road to McHenry hospital on a very busy, traffic-filled Saturday afternoon. "Officer Pechous escorted our car with an injured 3- vear-old in it. Such a warm human being and certainly a good . example of the McHenry police. The dispatcher at the police station contacted Officer Pechous for us and later called our home to report that the trip to the hospital had been com­ pleted. "Marjorie Femstrom" WATCH IT m % Branch Court Cases heard recently in Branch court of the 19th Judicial Circuit include: Associate Judge Haskell Pitluck fined Anthony R Baldwin of 7616 Asbury St., Spring Grove, $400 and costs on a reckless driving charge, which was amended from driving while intoxicated by the City of McHenry. Armando R. Aguayo of 8923 Woody Way, Wonder l^ake, was fined $300 and costs for reckless driving. The charge was amended from driving while in­ toxicated by the City of McHenry. SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 3S5-4S00 FAMILY SERVICE S MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W Woukegon Road McHenry 385 6400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS LINE McHenry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Parents Anonymous meetings on Tuesday. Call 815-344 3944 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 (Comploints 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 o used cor.) ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES Child Abuse Center McHenry County . (312)546-2150 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 800 638 2666 (Operates five notional lines. Answers inquiries 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 tor youth and families (' ' ' ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone 217 522 5514 Answer to questions on government regulations MENTAL HEALTH 1-S00-S92-S900 jCriilt Center Line for McHenry Co. 24-Hour Emergency number •nd professional staff will answer your call. Sponsorlnf agency McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Hoaltfi Service System. Legislators State Senators Jack Schaffer (R.) -33rd. 56 N. Williams St. Crystal Lake, 111., 60014 Phone: 455-0309 Springfield Phone: 217-782-6525 d. Karl Berning ( 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 Dick Klemm (R.) 3 W. Crystal Lake Ave. Crystal Lake. 111., 60014 Phone: 455-6330 Springfield Phone: 217-782-8000 Jill Zwick < R.) 205 West Main West Dundee. 111., 60118 Phone: 428-5727 Room 1128, Stratton Building Springfield. 111., 62706 Phone: 217-782-8179 U.S. Congressmen Lynn Martin (R.) 1318 E. State Street Rockford. -III., 61105 Phone: 800-892-0740 1303 N. Richmond Rd. Room 1 McHenry. 111., 60050 Phone: 344-3939 1208 Longworth Bldg. Washington. D.C. • Phone: 202-225-5676 Robert McClory (R.) 326 N. Genesee St. Waukegan, 111., 60065 Phone: 312-336-4554 Donald E. Deuster (R.) 32nd. 510 N. Lake St. Mundelein, 111, 60060 Phone: 312-566-1972 Daniel M. 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