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PAGE 2 - PLA1NDEALER - WEDNESDAY, MAY 38, 1984 * Insights Veterans groups are more than social organizations "Editor: I wish to address this letter and comments to Mr. Jack Wojewoda and the VietNow Club of Woodstock. In a letter and article that appeared in the Plaindealer about a week ago, he spoke of how VietNow is dedicated to the helping of the Public pulse Viet Nam veteran, and how the V.F.W., American Legion etc. are honorable but more social- type organizations. I wish to take issue with that statement. First of all. I too am a veteran of the Viet Nam Era. I also am proud to say I am a member of the American Legion, Polish Legion of American Veterans and the American Veterans of WWII, Korean and Viet Nam. |] Mc Henry a • Since 1875 laindealer McHenry Herald (USPS 335 200) Established 1875 3812 West Elm Street Phone 815-385-0170 . 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Has he ever took the time to find out what is done with monies raised? Are Mr. Wojewoda and his comrades aware that without the donations and time given by volunteers to patients at V.A. hospitals, the lives of patients would be one long and lonesome time. Does he know the amount of money donated in the form of clothes and toilet articles that are expounded every month? Most important, the personal time given by those dedicated volunteers to the individual patients. The benefits we enjoy today, ie. education, housing and business opportunities were not given. They were won for us through the struggle by the Legion and other established organizations. Yes, ours was a different type of war, a war of politics, but the need of the veteran is the same. The Legion, V.F.W., Polish Legion of American Veterans, Am vets etc. have always been there to help all veterans. So much more could be done if our veteran group, the Viet Nam Era, would take that chip off it's shoulder. It's not easy but neither was Viet Nam. I encourage members of VietNow, if they are really in­ terested in fighting for veterans rights, to get involved with the established organizations that can do and want to do something for the Viet Nam vet. You stated in your article how you can call up one of your members at any time, and he'll be there to help. Well, comrade, I too can make such a call, and my help will come from the W.W.I guys, W.W.Q, Korea and Viet Nam men. There are quite a few vets of Viet Nam in our organization. They're working hard for our rights, the best way they know, and through organizations with a very good track record, the ones you called "social groups." "Ernest Stetz "McHenry" fcr'gj nutri system "Editor: "I would like to express my sincere thanks to the six of eight McHenry aldermen who voted to stop automatic malathion spraying for mosquitoes. It's encouraging to see that the council does care about the health of its citizens and also on bow it spends their tax dollars. "For too long, the city has sprayed away our tax dollars on a well-intentioned but poorly Public pulse designed mosquito abatement program. By doing their homework, listening to the concerns of their constituents and communicating with others than those who sell malathion, the council has made the right decision this time. "The motion that passed allows for looking at alter­ natives, should the mosquito population exceed the nuisance levels during city activities. Ibis is good. However, let's hope those alternatives include' non- spraying options such as bug zappers, purple martin houses or educating the public on bow to get rid of mosquito breeding sources around the home, or, how to dress properly to minimize the effect of being outdoors where mosquitoes might be. "We know that adulticiding does not work and that no matter what we do, we can't get rid of all the mosquitoes. But, with larviciding and using some of the above alternatives, at least we will know that the air ' i^ii^ i we breathe is clean and that our tax dollars are being put to good The council should be commended for having the guts and foresight to take a stand on an issue that has not been dealt with properly in the past. Let's hope they keep up the good work. Michael R. Teta McHenry Library is a useful addition to Johnsburg "Editor: Question: What do you do when your gas lawn mower won't start, the yard cries for its first cut of the season, and the dealer says it'll be at least two weeks before he can even look at the machine? My answer was simple. I went to the Johnsburg library, took out a book on fixing mowers and had the yard cut beautifully before the day was over. The new library here in Johnsburg is an important adjunct to our family's life. So it was with some alarm that I read a letter in the May 18 Plain- dealer from a taxpayer who wants it dissolved. And I won­ dered: Perhaps too few of us use the library to make it economical. After all, it hasn't been open long. I asked.' According to the librarian, ^arfdy Bellinger, there are well over 800 local kids with library cards and more than 1,400 adults. (That's more people than I thought lived around here!) From 60 to 150 books are checked out daily. Open some 52 hours a week, our new John­ sburg library has 7,500 books on hand, and through the inter- library loan system, if a book's available anywhere in the U.S., they'll find it for you! For me and my family this service is well worth the slight extra tax. Fixing my lawn mower myself has more than paid for this year. Perhaps those against the library haven't browsed the stacks for ideas that not only save money but inspire, entertain, tickle, even add sanity to this increasingly insane world which we all share. Frank Kaiser Johnsburg Roll Call: House quashes religious meetings WASHINGTON-Here's how area members of Congress were: recorded on major roll call votes May 10-17. HOUSE RELIGIOUS--By a vote of 270 for and 151 against, the House failed to achieve the two-thirds majority needed to pass a bill (HR 5345) opening the way for voluntary student religious meetings in high schools. The Equal Access Act, also known as "son of school prayer," proposed withholding federal education funds from any high school that denied student religious groups the same access that secular organizations have to its facilities. The groups were to have been able ttPpray or discuss religion without faculty interference. Supporter Steve Bartlett, R-Tex., said the bill was constitutional because it protected students from being "discriminated against because of the religious content of their speeches." Opponent Don Edwards, D-Calif., said the Constitution "requires government neutrality in religion." Members voting yes wanted a federal law insuring that high school religious groups could meet voluntarily in school facilities. Illinois-Philip Crane, R-12, voted yes. MX-The House rejected, 212 for and 218 against, an amendment to halt the MX missile program by deleting all money for the weapon's continued production from the fiscal 1985 military authorization bill. Although the House later approved a compromise plan for MX production (below), this vote was a clearer test of sentiment. Some members who voted to delete fugling Jater supported continued production. This amendment sought to eliminate $2.7 billion in MX money from the $208 billion defense bill (HR 5167), which was headed for final passage and the Senate. At a projected cost of $22 billion, the MX is to supplant the Minuteman as the most potent U.S. strategic missile. Carrying 10 to 12 nuclear warheads, it is designed to hit targets as distant as 6,000 miles. Present plans are to base it in hardened Minuteman silos in Wyoming. Supporter Nicholas Mavroules, D-Mass., said that by killing the MX "no longer will Congress support billion dollar dinosaurs promoting deficits but not deterrence." Opponent Hal Daub, R-Neb., said "our ability to deter Soviet forces is the most effective means of preserving freedom and in­ dependence in the Western World." Members voting yes wanted to halt the MX missile program. Illinois-Philip Crane, R-12, voted no. COMPROMISE - By a vote of 229 for and 199 against, the House approved a compromise that President Reagan and his House allies Available At • ji ncnenr 91T1I HASIIAV I The Following • lain uGalGl Locations: •WHITE HEN •NORTHWEST •JALGAS PANTRY TRAIN •ACE HARDWARE •BELL LIQUORS •ISLAND FOODS •LAKEVIEW •BOLGERS •CONVENIENT FOODS DRUG STORE FOOD •SUNNYSIDE •OSCO DRUGS •COUNTRY FOODS •JEWEL CUPBOARD •LITTLE STORE •HORNSBY'S •SULLIVAN FOODS •SUNRISE GROCERY •KAREN t GINNY'S •UNION *76 •DEBBIE'S GENERAL •LIQUOR MART •COLE PHARMACY STORE •McHENRY •COAST TO COAST •VILLAGE MARKET HOSPITAL •SUNNYSIDE GAS •McHENRY DRUG •FOOD MART I QUICK MART •J BR FOOD MART accepted to save fiscal 1985 funding of the MX missile. Fifteen missiles would be funded, rattier than the 40 advocated by the president and the 30 favored by the House Armed Services Com­ mittee. The plan addresses Reagan's argument that the MX is a necessary bargaining chip to induce the Soviets to resume arms- control talks. The 1985 money would remain unspent until at least next April, to see if the threat of MX deployment brings the Soviets back to the negotiations. If they return, the money could be withheld even longer to assess their mood. If they remain intransigent, the funds presumably would be released. Supporter Robert Michel, R-Dl., said "the true test of the bargaining power of this missile can be discovered only when the Soviets are convinced we in Congress are going to fund the MX." Opponent Edward Feighan, D-Ohio, said "the bargaining chip theory has always given us more than we bargained for: More weapons, with more warheads, that add up to danger." Members voting yes supported continued MX production. Illinois-Philip Crane, R-12, voted yes. SENATE DOWN PAYMENT - By a vote of 74 for and 23 against, the Senate passed and sent to conference with the House a fiscal plan (HR 2163)) to take a $142 billion bite out of the $600 billion or more in additional deficits projected over the next three years. The House-Senate conference now becomes the focal point for constituents, Walk Street, foreign governments ^and others who question Congress' ability to get a bnadle on runaway deficit spending. The House has targeted $182 billion in cuts between fiscal 1985-87. No other major legislation to slow the deficit growth wfll be passed in this election year. The Senate's $142 billion figure was roughly the amount endorsed by President Reagan as a "down payment" on the deficit. Democratic plans sought upwards of $200 billion in reductions, chiefly through more ambitious defense cuts and tax hikes Hmn Reagan wanted. But the GOP-controlled Senate rejected these efforts during five weeks of debate on the measure. Taxes would be raised by $48-$50 billion in both the House and Senate plans. The House would slow Reagan's military buildup by $96 billion over three years, compared to the Senate figure of $40 billion. Domestic spending increases would be slowed by $15 billion by the House and $36 billion by the Senate. In an interesting application of political arithmetic, both cham­ bers claim large "savings" in the billions of dollars of additional interest that will not have to be paid on the national debt as a result of their proposed cuts in 1985-87 annual deficits. Most senators voting no thought the $142 billion {dan did not go far enough in slowing the growth of deficit spending. Alan Dixon, D, voted no. Charles Percy, R, voted yes. HOW TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE RMcHenry ̂ vsmcrns aindealer Th« McHanry Plaindealer 3tl2 W. Elm Stroot. McHonry, II. 60050 McHenry County • 1 YEAR • $19.00 • 6 MONTHS-$10.00 Nam«_ : Outside McHenry County • 1 YEAR - $27.00 • 6 MONTHS -$16.50 Address. City .State. 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