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PAGE IS - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, JULY 27.1983 Editorial "PLAINDEALER^ Opinion Limit Speaking Fee The U.S. Senate recently voted, by a 10 vote margin, to limit annual speaking V fee income to 30 percent of their salaries. That means upper legislative body ; solons can accept only about $20,000 annually for filling speaking engagements. Two Republican senators reportedly accepted more than $100,000 in speaker fees last year. A Democrat reportedly earned $92,000. • In addition, both senators and congressmen accept expenses-transportation, > etc., in addition to the fees. The question of how much money, and what favors, government officials shodd accept from private sources, some with causes to promote, has long • been a controversial one. Federal employees are in some ways more strictly inhibited than elected members of Congress--who also accept huge sums for election campaigns. « The ideal might be to have about the same restrictions on members of *,Congress as apply to employees--and vice versa. Special provision would have to be made for elected officials to be able to accept campaign contributions. Ideally, again, they should be limited--and perhaps some sort of public financing of major party nominees' campaigns can evolve. It is a complex and difficult question. The newlyvoted limit does, however, show the tendency of some to apply about as much time to free-speaking as to .legislative duties. This must be considered a step in the right direction. 1 . , - • New Health Danger The latest research reveals a new health danger for Americans, until now not generally recognized as such. It's addiction to stress. American Institute of Stress director Dr. Paul Rosch (Yonkers, N.Y.) says one may be hooked on stress if he: schedules work time as tight as possible, prides himself on how fast he gets things done, leaves work for the last minute and takes on more than one can do in a certain period of time. This kind of stress syndrome produces a "high" all its own, and people sometimes thrive on it: The chemical adrenaline produced by stress gives these addicts their "high," motivates them, and produces a sense of satisfaction. But the cost can be high, for risks include heart disease and high blood pressure, from the pressure associated with a fast-lane lifestyle. Not all stress addicts suffer adverse consequences. But some do. If, then you re hooked on the stress syndrome, be aware of it and watch for the possible s de effects. Help Small Business To Meet Energy Costs Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (DCCA) Acting Director Michael T. Woelffer has announced a new program aimed at helping the state's small businesses meet their energy costs. The program is a result of a joint - study carried out by the Illinois chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and DCCA. It will be jointly administered DCCA and the Illinois Small business Growth corporation. ' "The findings of the Small Business -.Energy survey show Illinois' small businesses are affected by high •TGnergy use costs. Over 10 percent '-deported that recent higher energy costs had forced them to lay off em­ ployees and over half said they were aware of their businesses' con­ servation needs but could not afford to * (Jo the work. That's when we decided to step in," said Woelffer. 1 Initially the state's new Energy Conservation program for Small Business will be funded with $650,000 ~5rom Illinois' portion of the so-called *'oil overcharge" settlement between .-the federal government and some major oil companies. The small business energy con- * servation program consists of two * stages. The first element is a technical assistance and education- information program. DCCA will offer various publications on energy con­ servation for small businesses from * the federal government, trade . associations and utility companies in addition to providing other types of ^ technical assistance. The agency will also work with the NFIB and related associations to conduct regional meetings and seminars around the state to assist small businesses reduce their energy . costs. * '*"Our study found that the most * common factor respondents believe ]*ohibits conservation measures,was le high cost of borrowing money. We knew the main benefit this new ^program could offer would be an interest rate reduction plan to make loans for energy saving projects realistically available to small business energy users," said Mike Donahue of the Illinois NFIB. The second phase of the program sets up an energy conservation loan program which involves local lenders throughout the state. Basically, once a Ideal bank completes a loan agreement with a small business for energy conservation measures, the Illinois Small Business Growth cor­ poration will contribute 20 percent of ; tfte principal with no interest charge, thus reducing the applicant's overall BEAN-BALL PUSTWtS UMP" f COULD use MORE PROTECTION/; Chicago Area Pay Rates Up From 5 To 7 Percent interest payments. The maximum eligible loan is $15,000 over five years with a maximum loan contribution from the Growth Corporation of $3,000. Loans can be used for a variety of energy conservation projects such as more efficient heating or air con­ ditioning, thermostatic controls or other measures that will result in long term energy savings for the company. Small businesses must meet certain conditions to qualify for the loan reduction program. Their assets must be under $6 million with a net annual income of less than $2 million. In addition, loan applicants must show the results of an energy audit on the buildings being considered for renovation. For more information on the Energy Conservation Program for Small Business contact Jeff Mitchell (DCCA) at 217-785-2264. Offer Funds For Health Services William L. Kempiners, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, has announced that the state health department is accepting ap­ plications from local entities qualified to conduct comprehensive public health services. "Funds totalling $1,414,027 will be made available, from the Preventive Health and Health Services block .grant, to qualified entities", he said. Comprehensive public health services include all program ac­ tivities associated with home-health services, rape prevention, emergency medical services, chronic disease including hypertension, health education-risk reduction, urban rat control, vector prevention and pest control, dental health including flouridation, communicable disease control, solid waste management, nuisance control, maternal health and family planning, child health, pediatric lead poisoning, poison control, nutritional services and recreational areas. The block grant funds will be made available, in each of the eight ad- Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) WASHINGTON--Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call voles July 8--10. HOUSE PUBLIC WORKS--The House passed, 306 for and 113 against, a bill to spend $1.5 billion over three vears on public works projects carried out by communities hard-hit by the recession, and on loans to small businesses. About 60 percent of the nation's counties would get a share of the money. The bill (HR 10) would preserve the Economic Development administration and the Appalachian Regional commission, which the Reagan administration wants to terminate. It was sent to the Senate. Supporter James Howard, D-N.J., said the bill recognizes that many communities victimized by structural as well as cyclical changes in the economy "cannot solve their problems on their own." Opponent Norman Shumway, R-Calif., said "the firms and regions that this legislation is intended to benefit may well be better off as a result of a'healthy, sustained economic recovery." Members voting yes supported the bill. Illinois--Voting no: Philip Crane, R-12. HOUSING--By a vote of 263 for and 158 against, the House passed a bill (HR 1) that authorizes $15.6 billion in fiscal 1984 for federal housing and community development programs. It is the first federal housing program approved by the House during the Reagan administration. Its backers said it renews the federal commitment to decent shelter for all. In part, the bill calls for construction of an estimated 200,000 units for poor and moderate-income occupants, extends the Community Development Block grant and Urban Development Action grant programs, and funds rural housing, urban homesteading and rent-subsidy programs. The Senate is working on a counterpart bill. Supporter Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said "the Reagan administration record is one of devastation of lower income housing programs." Opponent Chalmers Wylie, R-Ohio, called the bill too expensive and said "the prospect of a federal budget deficit of $200 billion constitutes our greatest threat to affordable housing." Members voting yes supported the $15.6 billion housing bill. Illinois--Voting no: Philip Crane. RENT CONTROL--The House rejected, 205 for and 217 against, an attempt to deny federal aid for multi-family housing to communities that have rent-control ordinances. The vote occurred during debate on HR 1 (See preceding issue). Supporter Toby Roth, R-Wis., said "there is nothing that is a greater impediment to adequate housing in this country today than are rent controls." Opponent Fernand St Germain, D-R.I., said the attempt to roll back rent control is "too much interference" in local affairs. Members voting yes were opposed tomunicipal rent control laws. Illinois--Voting yes: Philip Crane. SENATE NERVE GAS--The Senate approved, 50 for and 49 against, a $130 million outlay to enable the U.S. to resume production of nerve gas weaponry after a 14- year moratorium. The vote tabled (killed) an amendment to block the expenditure as part of the $200 billion defense authorization bill for fiscal 1984. After senators deadlocked at 49-49, Vice-President Bush cast the deciding vote in favor of producing binary nerve gas. Supporter Jeremiah Denton, R-Ala., said a replenished nerve gas arsenal will encourage the Soviets to negotiate arms reductions and discourage their use of chemical weapons against NATO forces. Opponent David Pryor, D-Ark., said renewed production would not enchance U.S. military prowess but "could mark the beginning of a new kind of arms race." h«b*jv Senators voting yes wanted the U.S. arsenal to once again include nerve gas. Illinois -- Alan Dixon, D, voted yes. Charles Percy, R, voted no. SECURITY--By a vote of 44 for and 53 against, the Senate failed to table (kill) an amendment ' prohibiting the military from using private firms for firefighting and security services at U.S. bases. The pentagon wants to contract privately for such services, but this vote blocked it from doing so for two years. The vote occurred during debate on the fiscal 1984 military authorization bill (S 675; see preceding issue). Sen. Paula Hawkins, R-Fla., who voted to kill the amendment, said "the vitality and competition of the free market (can) bring greater efficiency to the military." Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn!, said "contractor employees have the right to strike and should that happen it would quite seriously interfere" with the operation of a military base. Senators voting yes wanted bases to be able to contract privately for firefighting and security services. Illinois -- Dixon voted no. Percy voted no. B-l--By a vote of 68 for and 30 against, the Senate tabled (killed) an amendment to delete from the 1984 defense authorization bill $6.2 billion for the first purchases of the B-l bomber. The B-l is being developed as an interim weapon between the aged B-52's and the advanced technology Stealth bomber slated for deployment in the 1990's. Sen. Steven Symms, R-Idaho, who voted to kill the amendment, called the B-l a "great deterrent" to enemies who would "make the mistake to underrate what the underlying willpower of the American people is. " Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., said of the B-l: "Wedonotneed,tospend$20 billion to $40 billion on a temporary fix." Senators voting no wanted to kill the B-l bomber project. Illinois -- Dixon voted yes. Percy voted yes. Results of the latest annual survey of wages and salaries in the Chicago metropolitan area are now available from the bureau's regional office in Chicago. William E. Rice, regional commissioner, said the new report contains March, 1983, pay levels for 46 typical occupations ranging from secretaries to truckdrivers. Increases in average pay between March, 1982, and March, 1983, varied from 5.5 percent for unskilled plant workers to 7.0 percent for office clerical workers. Average pay rates rose 5.6 percent for skilled main­ tenance workers and 6.5 percent for computer related jobs. These in­ creases were the lowest in nir^ years for office workers and were the smallest since the series began nine years ago for computer jobs and 11 years ago for both plant job groups. Salaries of office clerical jobs varied from an average $188.50 per week for entry level file clerks to $430 50 per week for top executive secretaries (level V). Accounting clerks averaged $282.50 for four levels of work and key entry operators $265 per week. Among professional and technical jobs, computer systems analysts earned average salaries of $566 per week while computer programmers averaged $449.50 and operators earned $337.50 weekly. Drafters were paid average weekly salaries of $410.50 and electronics technicians averaged $486.50. Plant motor vehicle mechanics had average hourly earnings of $13.97, highest paid among the maintenance occupations studied. Other skilled trades included tool and die makers at an average $13.13 per hour, main­ tenance electricians at $12.95 and plant machinery mechanics at $12.49 per hour. Maintenance workers (general) were paid an average $8.87 hourly. Truck drivers averaged $12.82 per hour in March, highest paid among material movemement and custodial jobs surveyed. Forklift operators averaged $9.33 hourly, guards, $5.31, and janitors $6.71 per hour. Pay levels, in the Chicago area were four percent above the U.S. metropolitan area average for both office clerical and computer workers, according to 1982 survey results, the latest data available for this analysis. Pay rates were five percent higher for skilled maintenance jobs and 23 percent above the national average for unskilled plant workers. PLAINDEALER--> Letter to the Editor Public Pulse (The PloindaoUr invites the public to use this column at on eipresslon o» their views on subjects o» general In­ terest in our community Oui only request it thot the writers give signature lull oddress end phono numbor. Wo o>k too thot ono individual not writ* on the tamo subject moro thon onco o month. Wo reserve tho right to delete any moteriol which we consider libelous gf in objvctionobl* taste.) "A LOT OF NERVE" "Editor: "Gov. Thompson really has a lot of nerve! "Fresh from presiding over the largest tax increase in the history of Illinois, he used M c H e n r y c o u n t y ' s R e p u b l i c a n d a y festivities to announce more than $450,000 in grants. Included is $155,000 to improve sewers in the city of McHenry, a task it is well able to do for itself. "If there was less of this sort of 'pork- barreling', a tax in­ crease might not have been necessary. "I have been voting for him as the lesser of two evils, but no more. Next year I am voting for his opponent, whoever he or she may WHAT S NEW be. Perhaps his defeat will serve a message to others. "Come to think of it, those other elected officials who appeared with him on Republican day have a loMrf nerve, too. "Very Truly Yours, "Thomas P. Breen, Jr. % Corner Shelves Easy-to-install shelves turn those unused corn­ ers into storage space. The vinyl coated shelves are held with wall mount­ ed clips. At home centers or Clairson Internation­ al, 720 S.W. 17th St., Ocala, Fla. 32674. ministrative regions of the state, on a per-capita basis. Qualified local entities interested in submitting proposals should contact the regional health officer in the state health department regional office which serves their areas. Applications must be received by the regional health officer by the close of business Monday, Aug. 1. The local officer is Daniel Bain, M.P H.,4302 North Main street, P.O. 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