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I PAGE 2 -PLAINDEALER- FRIDAY, MARCH 30. 1984 News and Views Roll Call: UTILITY COMPANY LOAN IS FAVORED IRS helps with returns With the filing season deadline approaching, the Internal Revenue Service will help taxpayers prepare their 1983 tax return under the Outreach Program at the Crystal Lake Point Mall, 6000 Northwest Hwy., Crystal Lake, Saturday, March 31, from noon to 5 p.m. Assistance will be conducted in classroom instructional format. IRS representatives will cover the Form 1040EZ for single taxpayers, Form 1040A and Form 1040 with non­ business related schedules. "The service will be similar to that which is provided at IRS offices," remarked J. R. Starkey, IRS district director for northern Illinois. "Many taxpayers will be able to complete their return, take it home for a final review and then mail it." Individuals should organize their tax records at home and bring a complete set with them, including Forms W-2 and 1099, to the session. Taxpayers should also bring the tax package they recieved in the mail. Additional forms will be available at the site. WASHINGTON-Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major foil call votes between March 1-7. HOUSE FORGIVE-By a vote of 283 for and 111 against, the House passed and sent to the Senate a bill to rescue the Rural Electrification Administration, which provides low interest loans to small telephone and electric companies. To keep the agency solvent, the bill (HR 3050) forgives it from repaying $7.9 billion it owes taxpayers in Treasury notes, and permits higher interest on REA loans to rural utilities. Critics said the bill illuminates the fiscal impact of the little publicized "credit budget," which is hard te control because it lies outside of the appropriation? process, while supporters said the REA returns major dividends to the economy, Sponsor Kika de la Garza, D-Tex., said American farm produc­ tivity depends on "the soundness and integrity of rural electric cooperatives and our small telephone companies." Opponent Ed Bethune, R-Ark., said Congress should realize that when it bails out operations like Chrysler Corp. and the REA "we do crowd people out of...the credit marketplace." Members voting yes favored the REA rescue plan. Hearing line is free service Hearing Line, a free service featuring eight taped messages on hearing health care is now available through the Chicago Hearing Society. By dialing (312) 347-0026, callers can request tapes on a variety of topics including childhood hearing loss, aging and hearing loss, tinnitis, and deafness. MEET THE STAFF * Judy. Martin Pasteup Artist When advertisers submit material to the McHenry Plaindealer or the McHenry County Citizen, it may pass through the hands of Judy Martin in the production department. Judy, who joined the newspaper two and a half years ago, is one of several pasteup artists. Her duties include typesetting body copy for advertisements, and composing those ads for the Plaindealer and Citizen. In addition, she puts together our weekly television guide, "Double Vision". Originally from Chicago, she attended the Art Institute of Chicago for four years, majoring in design. She is involved in oil painting, and her works have been displayed in art shows in Chicago, , California and New York. Oil painting is still one of Judy's interests, but she also is very involved in dollhouse miniatures, a hobby she has had for two years. The Crystal Lake resident has one daughter, Cheryl, now attending college. y«i Cok Cwini 0m U& . . ! McHenryj SfctvffM Prtu Illinois-Voting no: Philip Crane, R-12. COMMITTEES-The House approved, 252 for and 141 against, a measure (H Res 446) authorizing $45.4 million this year tot its committees. Under separate legislation, House panels will spend an $35 million, bringing total outlays for staff, travel and other expenses to about $80 million. Debate centered on the size of the House bureaucracy and alleged sex discrimination on committees. Women generally hold the lowest jobs and, when their work is comparable, ususally make less than male staffers. Supporter Robert Badham, R-Calif., said it is up to chairmen of the individual committees to set their own personnel policies. Opponent Lynn Martin, R-H1., said members who advocate equality for women should put their rhetoric into action and vote against the funding measure. Members voting yes favored the resolution. Illinois-Voting no: Philip Crane. Illinois-Alan Dixon, D, voted yes. Charles Percy, R, did not vote. ALASKAN OIL-By a vote of 70 for and 20 against, the Senate tabled (killed) an amendment to remove the ban on exporting Alaskan oil. The amendment was offered to a trade bill (S 979) that later was sent to conference with the House. It called for exports of up to 200,000 barrels daily, with Japan the likely destination. An energy-independence measure, the prohibition is part of the 1973 law governing construction of the Alaskan pipeline. Sponsor Frank Murkowski, D-Alaska, said the ban invites higher energy prices by discouraging exploration for additional Alaskan oil, and "certainly undermines an important trade and defense relationship with our Asian neighbors, notably Japan." Opponent Alfonse D'Amato, R-N.Y., said exporting Alaskan oil "would increase our dependence upon imports...and would not lead to a significant increase in domestic oil production." Members voting yes wanted to continue the export ban. Illinois-Dixon voted yes. Percy did not vote. 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Miller-Publisher Adele Froehlich-Editdr Stuart) ©inning ihtatfpaper MEMBER NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION 1 Year SUBSCRIPTION RATES S19.00 1 Year $27.00 In McHenry County Outside McHenry County More and more categories of service people have become the target for criticism in recent years. This is perhaps best explained by the fact that populations have grown by leaps and bounds and we really don't -become acquainted with each other's needs before a mobile society takes our neighbor, or our customer, off to another location. This is as true of a newspaper as probably any other business. M usin' &, anderin BY KAF It's important that we win the respect of those around us. As journalists we best serve our­ selves and the public by pur­ suing fairness and accuracy, as well as objectivity. This is in spite of the fact that the First Amendment protects all forms of expression, including the biased and the inaccurate. We all have a responsibility for the fate of that Amendment - both the media and the public. People judge the fairness and WEIGHT-A-THON AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S "AMAZING SHRINKING MAN" KOCHT-ArlXW AFTER BEFORE He lost 24 pounds 2 ounces in 28 days using a 1500 calorie a day diet and a strenuous exercise program developed at 804 MILL ST. Behind Taylor Made 344-2202 McHenry Nautilus HEALTH & FITNESS CLUB 3 credibility of the media by tfie diligence with which we do our job. They believe that if we are careless about little things we can't be trusted to be accurate about the big ones. It's surprising how most people form their views of the press, radio and TV by something as simple as mispelling or incorrect prononciation of their names. They want us to understand news about their business and to display sensitivity and accuracy during a family tragedy. They want us to tell all sides of an issue they care about, and they don't want us to refuse or neglect to publish information they believe is important - or to get the facts wrong. Most imporatnt, we must remember we are dealing with people. It's very easy to become cynical and to think only in terms of news value. ™ Most of us tap; in fadt>, we tfcjjl very hard. Many factors entftfi into the result thatigwe don't always succeed as well as we would like. While it isn't an excuse for something less than 100 percent, there is something to be said for the person, or the business, that continues 'to try in showing concern for pleasing others. Most times we'll be given a second chance just because our attitude tells the world we want to do it right. *BmplEcHk WHEN THEY'RE GONE, THEY'RE GONE! 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