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P^QE »-PLAINPEALER - FRIDAY, JULY 27, 1M4 Insights Politicians set for all-oat defensive Now that the civil war of the Democrats has sounded its last cannon, we can expect a short interim of comparative quiet before the bigger battle breaks out. This is known as a time of preparation for an all-out defensive on both sides. Walter Mondale, wearing a smile of temporary victory, will be on the defense against any number of political lapses. They include his attempt to resurrect Bert Lance from among the has- beens and restore him to a position of authority within the party. Geraldine Ferraro will be on the defense against almost everything. Testing goes with the game, and the first woman catapaulted suddenly into one of the highest positions in govern­ ment can expect a bom­ bardment. How well she keeps her cool may very well deter­ mine how long she'll stay on top. The eyes of the nation are on the young, good-looking Geraldine. Will she meet the test? Gov. Mario Cuomo will be on the defense against anything that might spoil his image as a political orator, a talent that has pushed Urn into prominence by those grasping for a colorful Democratic trader four years hence. The Rev. Jesse Jackson will be defending his right to a chunk of power after a speech that had usin' &, anderin BY KAF even opponents either in tears or with hands red from hearty applause. Back in Chicago, Mayor Harold Washington has lots of reason for defense, but true to form, he will probably ac­ complish it with style. That's a political trick known as assuming leadership even when you're not quite sure you have it. On the other side of the battle line, President Ronald Reagan will be on the defensive against defense, in particular, and almost everything else he has done, or has failed to do, over the past four years. He'll keep a broad smile on his face all the while. He's an actor, you know, and in addition he knows that as of this moment even his detractors are giving him a big edge to win the fall election. Anyone who missed the Democratic convention missed a good show. The oratory was considerably above the calibre of other years. And we didn't miss the endless marches that at one time occupied the delegates after each nominating speech, leaving a weary public behind the tube. Even TV bigwigs were thoughtful. The let milady watch her soap operas during the daytime and mercifully freed night watchers from second reruns. We wouldn't think of spoiling the thrill of the candidates as they took the spotlight in a manner that may never come their way again. Well just keep it our secret - the real bit of Americana that came to the convention was supplied by the delegates themselves. Did you hear about the proud Montana leader who cast his delegations' vote from "the big sky country" and "the most Democratic state of all?" And did you note the simply ethereal look of the plump lady from Minnesota who took ad­ vantage of her prerogative (Mondale's home state) to extol the wonders of this land of 10,000 lakes? A background of boos from those who would hasten his nomination failed to deter her from her appointed task - one which placed her somewhere in a state of euphoria not possible on this earth. This is the real America! Public pulse Federal minimum age law garners support Editor's Note: The following letter, in edited form, is a McHenry resident's reponse to the recent signing of President Ronald Reagan's bill to require states to raise their drinking age to 21 on July 17, or lose federal highway monies, with stricter penalties, over time. The resident's daughter, pregnant wiith a 8l/i month old child, was killed in an alleged drunk drf ving accident near Wauconda just days before the law passed. The arrested individual is charged with two counts of reckless homicide, possibly the first case of its kind in Illinois. (Ih a cover letter:) *'No amount of money will bring back my daughter Sheryl, and I state without hesitation that the chases and carnage will continue on the blood borders hgre, until Wisconsin adopts this law" "Editor: We layed our beloved 23-year- old daughter, with her unborn child, to rest beneath the earth at the Wauconda Cemetery. Sheryl Notson Raimonde has become another victim, a fatality and statistic in the flight of 19 and 20-year-old youths heading across the Illinois- Wisconsin state line to do their drinking. Legislation is trying to raise all state drinking laws to the age of 21, however, if this were in effect, even on July 13, it would have been one day too late for my Sheryl. The attraction of being able to purchase liquor and obviously drinking their fill in our sister state that claims to be America's Dairy Land, has, and will continue, to grieve us in these quiet communities along this state line until we stand together and completely stop this senseless practice. What greedy money-grabbling bartender sold this youth 12 potent drinks, that let him get behind the wheel of a car to drive back into Illinois to slaughter my daughter and her unborn baby? I won't say that all youths are irresponsible, for we will always have drinking adults with this same attitude, but everyone who climbs behind a steering wheel of an automobile is a potential killer under these conditions. These conditions ultimately end in death when they ha ve the additional high-speed chases across our county roads. When they run scared and reach ex­ ceedingly high speeds, our law officers should back off and cease the chase. It would seem by this time the law officer should have the description of the car plus the license plate number to radio ahead for an unmarked vehicle to proceed to just follow this vehicle until the driver reaches his destination, or until they can apprehend him with a sufficient road block. "I don't know what will New board sets lawmakers' salaries Pliaindealer News Service State legislators will no longer be; setting their own salaries, or those of other state officials, as a rejsult of approval given to a bill recently by Gov. James Thompson. The bill creates a Com­ pensation Review Board which seis salaries of legislators, judges, constitutional officers, cabinet members and other sttte officials. |Jnder the provisions of the bijl, SB 1743, board members cannot be current or former employees of the state or members of the judicial, legislative or executive bran­ ches of government. The 12 members of the board are to be named by the Senate President, Speaker of the House, and House and Senate Minority leaders, each of whom have three appointments. The bill also expands the Industrial Commission from five to seven members, a move that is part of a series of worker's compensation agreements. In addition, the bill increases annual office allowances for senators, to $37,000, and representatives, to $27,000. Previously, both legislators received $17,000 a year to pay for clerical help, utility ex­ penses and rent. FOOT PAIN? SIMPLE IN-OFFICE TREATMENT OF: •CORNS 'BUNIONS 'INGROWN NAILS *FOOT SURGERY •CALLUSES *WARTS *HEEL PAIN 'SPORTS MEDICINE DR MARTIN MARKS is offering you •A FREE FOOT OWNER'S MANUAL when you come in for •A FREE FOOT EVALUATION Please Coll For appt. DR. MARTIN MARKS M*dicol and Surgical Treatment of th« Foot and Ankla 1311 N. Groan, McHenry and 37 McHenry Av*. in Crystal Lake 385-5669 fool Edgar attends signing of new drinking age law become of this boy who killed my daughter and unborn grand­ daughter on the morning of July 12. By all rights, I should hate him, however, at this moment I have no room in my heart for hate. Our roadways are being bloodstained by inebriated drivers. Now all we have left is a memory of our daughter who will never grow older and she will always be remembered as pregnant and looking forward to the day when she would have become a mother. The nightmare we suffer will become reality when we visit her grave on the 29th of July to honor her 24th birthday. A long distance lies but wean us now, an eternity will pass before we're able to hear her voice once again. Did my daugher have to die in vain? The enactment of federal legislation requiring states to adopt a minimum 21 year-old drinking age or lose federal highway funds "is by far the most significant step taken at the national level to reduce drunk driving deaths and in­ juries," Secretary of State Jim Edgar said recently. Edgar was invited to the White House by President weagan to witness the signing ceremony for the legislation, which gives states two years to adopt a minimum 21-year old standard before the sanctions go into effect. As a member of the Presidential Commission on Drunk Driving, Edgar spon­ sored the recommendation urging Congress to pass the legislation in an attempt to reduce the estimated deaths of 5,000 teen-agers Annually in alcohol-related accidents. The legislation would strip states of five percent of their interstate highway funds by FY1987 if they have not adopted a 21-year-old minimum drinking age, and in additional 10 per­ cent in FY 1968. It also provides financial incentives to en­ courage states to adopt man­ datory drunk driving sentences. "States have had the op­ portunity to enact 21-year-old drinking age laws voluntarily but to date, 27 have failed to4o so," Edgar said. "The loss of federal highway funds is a big stick that should produce results." Edgar said Illinois has been particularly hard hit by the border drinking problem since two of its neighboring states (Wisconsin and Iowa) have drinking ages under 21. "Lower drinking ages in Wisconsin and Iowa attract thousands of Illinois young persons and encourage them to drink. All too often, many of them drive home under the influence of alcohol and kill or injure themselves or others," he said. Edgar said since Illinois reinstated the 21 year-old minimum drinking age in 1960, alcohol-related traffic fatalities hae declined significantly throughout the state, except in counties bordering Wisconsin. 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