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SECTION 2 - PAGE 2 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER I. If77 EDITORIALS Who Leads America? The school child might think the President and a free press lead the nation and mold public opinion. That is becoming increasingly untrue in this television age. Those who really control and mold public opinion today are the film-makers, those in control of the history and current event documentaries shown to the American people on the four television networks. This is a far cry from the safety which was afforded by over a thousand daily newspapers and about 10,000 weeklies, when the press was, in effect, the media. No one chain or small group of papers could produce the massive national impact a few film­ makers and television executives can today. Video media is far more persuasive. Lenin recognized that half a century ago and films today* are even more effective. It is vital to realize, before it's too late, that broadcasting should not be lumped together with printed media as identical, entitled to the same freedoms. It is not-though that industry constantly claims it is. Every broadcaster utilizes the people's airwaves to broadcast, is given a monopoly on one channel in his area by the federal government. Thus the people have every right to expect this licensee to perform according to limited public-interest standards. There is already precedent for this, and the procedure of revoking licenses dates to prewar days. The growing and often unrealized danger which confronts Congress, the President and people today is that film-makers, utilizing the networks, can shape public opinion, and thus government policy, as they wish-with documentaries. Rightly called docudramas, most of these allegedly factual offerings are slanted or inaccurate, and some have been motivated by those with axes to grind, or by political considerations. In some way, the American viewing public must be advised, at the beginning, whether television documentaries supposedly reporting U.S. history are factual or fictional. There must be some non-censoring, impartial, historical body or commission to rate them. Unless this is done, the country and its future are increasingly turned over to the whims and prejudices (and limitations) of a few film-makers. Anticipating Winter Some believe a coding trend is affecting the earth's weather, therefore think the coming winter will be similar to the last. They're almost certain to be proven wrong, say most of the experts. Even if the world is in a coding weather cycle, last winter was the most severe since 1917-18 and a repeat is highly unlikely. Cooling or warming cycles often extend over periods of fifty or a hundred years, or more. Year-by-year changes are usually slight. It's too early yet for the scientific forecasters to get a hint what the jet streams and air mass movements will do to our weather this winter. But the professionals say chances are thirty-to-one it will be a more normal winter, even mild, rather than as severe as 1976- 77. And some who have in recent months prepared for another bitter fight with Jack Frost, with new wood or coal stoves, or fireplaces, or central heating, are probably in for a pleasant, let-down surprise. Building Permits (dty of McHenry) The following building permits were issued by the city of McHenry during the month of October: Frank Cerza and Michelle Citta, 0006 W. Ashland drive, single family dwelling Residential Development Group, 5108 W. Ashlatf drive, single family dwelling. James Bonea, 1701 Meadow lane, garage. Frank Blake, 3416 W. Elm street, siding. Brittany Builders, Inc., 1020 N. Sherman drive, single family dwelling. Mike Budler, 1306 N. Parte street, siding. Carl R. Dunn, 5508 W. Sherman drive, fence. First Federal Savings k Loan, 4400 W. Rt 120, sign. Brian Lareau, 1706 N. Lakewood, single family dwelling. Overton Motors, 1112 N. Front street, alteration. Robert J. Dorazil, 3716 W. High, fence. Robert J. Dorazil, 3716 W. High, pool. C. Edward Erb, Jr., 5003 W. Shore Aive, siding. Lawrence S. Boyd, 3814 W. Waukegan street, siding. Scott and Kathryn C. Leal, 5108 Sandburg drive, single family dwelling. Residential Development Group, 5106 W. Sandburg drive, single family dwelling. <*. Buss Ford Sales, 202 Front street, auto dealership. Durbin Stovall Associates, 4213 W. Rt. 120, sign. Long John Silver's, Rt. 120, restaurant Long John Silver's, Rt. 120, restaurant sign. Margaret Rigney, 3516 W. Pearl street, alteration. Frank Low, 415 Shepherd Hill lane, pool and fence. Charles Bonk, 4310 W. Parkway, siding. Thomas C. Ruhnke, 5108 Shorehill, storage building. Gregory J. and Barbara Pasley, 5112 Cambridge (hive, single family dwelling. Residential Development Group, 5006 W. Ashland drive, single family dwelling. Philip and Anna Wheelock, Chickaloon drive, garage. Albert Adams, 3720 W. Maple avenue, shed. Michael A. Mueller, 1915 Flower street, garage. Edward Van Busk irk, 918 Wiltshire, single family dwelling. Robert Leonard, 4618 Prairie, garage. Standard Oil Company, 3522 W. Elm street, sign. Residential Development Group, 5106 W. Cambridge drive, single family dwelling. Residential Development Group, 5011 W. Ashland drive, single family dwelling. Patzke Construction, 4306 W. Clearview avenue, single family dwelling. Patzke Construction, 4304 W. Clearview avenue, single family dwelling. «Ken and Barbara Schuerr, 1820 N. Sunset, single family dwelling. Richard Blake, 3903 Oak, alteration. William J. Winkel, 4504 W. Parkway, single family dwelling. Gerald K. Bunting, 4813 W. Bonner drive, additioa ERA Builders, 5017 W. Rt. 120, alteration. Edward Placek, 1021 Hanley street, single family dwelling. Wallace Fox, 610 Mineral Springs Rd., McHenry, to build a single family residence at the same address for an approximate value of $15,000. Permit and service fee-$59. Wm. R. Johnson, 7624 Howe Rd.. Wonder T^ake. to build a three- For Your Information Dear friends, R•March In the fMd of bereavement Is |wot In Its Infancy, onthropolgy. psychology, and I cos aro focusing on thoso oub|ecto. As knowledge incroasos In thoso aroas. wo must find ways to communicato It to poop la • to socioty for its bottor understanding of thoso Respectfully, PETER MJUSTEN & SONI FUNERAL HOME McHenry, Illinois 385-0063 Public Opinion Survey The opinions of residents of the 33rd Legislative district are being solicited through the most . recent public opinion survey conducted jointly by Sen. Jack Schaffer of Cary, Rep. R. Bruce Waddell of Dundee, and Rep. Cal Skinner Jr. of Crystal Lake. Volunteers have begun m a k i n g p r e l i m i n a r y tabulations on the returned questionnaires, so that the three Republican legislators will have the benefit of early returns while in Springfield for the fall veto-special session. Over thirty volunteers helped the thf-ee legislators address the newsletters, insert the polls in the newsletters, and prepare them for mailing. "Tens of thousands of questionnaires have been distributed via our newsletter," the three legislators said. "Response to our last public opinion survey was good, but we hope for an even greater return this time." "The more people we hear from, the more accurately we can represent the interests of the 33rd district. Also, the results will be shared with Gov. Thompson, so the more people who respond to the poll, the more impact it will have." Persons who haven't received a questionnaire can HIS request one from Sen. Schaffer or Rep. Waddell at the State Capitol building or Rep. Skinner at the William G. Stratton building, Springfield, 111 , 62706. The survey includes questions about the need for increased public transportation in Kane and McHenry counties and the effects of a proposed RTA gasoline tax. Opinions are also sought on legislation of the drug laetrile, welfare abortions, priorities of state spending, extended voting hours, stricter anti-crime laws, quality of education at local schools and population growth in Kane and McHenry counties. HERS 1. Do you feel that there is need for increased public transportation (trains, buses, etc.) in your area? Yes No (?)- 2. If the RTA 5 percent gas tax is enacted and collected in Kane and McHenry Counties, would you change your gas buying habits to buy more gas outside the RTA area? Yes No (?)- 3. Would you support the use of local tax money for legal action by the county, villages, and-or townships to fight the RTA gas tax, the RTA subsidy to the CTA, and for an increased share of the RTA budget to provide increased local service here? Yes No (?)- 4. Are you satisfied with the RTA? (Pick a, b, CM- C) a. Yes, definitely b. So-So c. Absolutely not a b c . 5. All three of us have tried to reform or repeal the RTA. What should our future role be? (Pick a, b, or c) a. Stop opposing the RTA b. Keep on your present course c. Your opposition to the RTA has not been active enough g fc>. c. 6. Do you think the Illinois General Assembly should override the Governor's veto on legislation legalizing the use of the drug "Laetrile" for the treatment of cancer? . .yes No (?)- 7. Do you think the legislature should override the Governor's veto of legislation which would discontinue the use of state funds to provide abortions for women on welfare? Yes No (?)- 8. In an attempt to balance the state budget, Governor Thompson has reduced or vetoed many projects and program spending levels. Some of these cuts directly or indirectly affect the 33rd District. Do you feel we should support Governor Thompson's budget cuts? (If not, please indicate the item you are most concerned about on the back of this poll.) 9. Would you favor legislation that would extend the hours that election polls are open from 6 a.m.-6 v p.m. to 6 a.m.-7 p.m.-adding an additional hour for voters to participate in elections? Yes N 10. Do you favor the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences without parole for persons convicted of violent crimes? Yes No (?)- 11. Afe you satisfied with the quality of education being provided by your local schools? Yes No (?) 12. Are you in favor of state and local governmental actions that will encourage population growth in your area? Yes No (?) 13. What state highways or interchanges in your area need work or improvements the most? 14. What suggestions do you have to us tfiftt would improve our performance in representing you a^A the citizens of the 33rd Legislative District in the General Assembly? Yes No (?)- - (?)- Yes No (?) Yes No (?) a. b. c. a. b. c. Yes No (?)- Yes No (?)- Yes No (?)- i Yes No (?)- Yes --No (?)- Yes No (?)- 15. What question should we have asked on this poll that we didn't? Return only one survey to 33rd District Springfield Report, Room 300, State Capitol, Springfield, Illinois 62706 """^PUBLIC PULSE (The Plaindealer invites the public to ase this column as an expression of their view on subjects of general interest in our community. Our only request is that the writers give jjta»^efC?ull address and phwe number. We ask too, that one individual not write on the same subject more than once each month. We reserve the right to delete any material which we consider libelous or in objectionable taste.) THE REFERENDUM "Dear Pulse: "In a recent issue of the Plaindealer, Page one carried an article relating the fact that Sistriot 15 did not intend to put forth another referendum. The article in great detail carried the supposed statements of the board in regard to the referendum issue. These statements have proved to be untrue and suppositions on the part of the columnist who wrote the article. "The decision on the referendum has not as yet been reached and when this fact'was brought to the attention of the Plaindealer they agreed to I»*int a retraction. On Nov. 2 that retraction appeared, carefully worded and neatly tucked between a cartoon and a hardware ad on Page 10. "Regardless of anyone's personal feelings on the referendum issue, surely our new superintendent deserves better than this. "Having worked for the Plaindealer as a columnist some years back I am em­ barrassed at this type repor­ ting. I vividly remember my journalism professor telling me that good reporting is facts not fiction, truth not hearsay. Let's see an honest retraction of Page One and save the sen­ sationalism until after the referendum issue has been definitely decided. V,; "Thank you, "Geri Neubauer "2918 W. Virginia'*""4 (Editor's note: Last week's article explaining the dif­ ference in the opinion of board members and the reporter was simply that, not a retraction. In an expression of opinions as to the next step to be taken, only two board members went on. record as favoring another referendum. Because members had-#si# adked at the begui- of the meeting to make a ion that night-and when no vote was taken-it was assumed there would be no further referendum this year. Dr. Farmer said the story was essentially accurate except for this misunderstanding. Board members felt they had left the matter open until the ' next meeting.) November, 1977 The Wind From The North Is Strong and Proud, And pounds on my door In a fashion loud- -Anne Lawler. November was former­ ly the ninth month in the old Roman calendar. When Pope Gregory re­ vised the calendar it be­ came the eleventh, though its name derives from the Latin word for nine. In American history it is also known as the month in which five Pres­ idents were born. James K. Polk, 11th President, was born on the 2nd in 1795, in Meck­ lenburg County, N.C., but grew up in Tennessee, which he represented in Congress and as Gover­ nor. He was the first "dark horse" ever to be nominated in a Democrat­ ic Party convention, at Baltimore in 1844. Martin Van Buren was denied the nomination by adoption of the two-thirds nominating rule (used until 1936, when supporters of Frank­ lin Roosevelt discarded it). Warren G. Harding, 29th President, was also born on the 2nd, at a farm in Morrow County, Ohio, in 1865-the year the Civil War ended. Harding was a dark horse selection at the 1920 Republican con­ vention, after haying served in the Senate and as Governor of Ohio. Other memorial dates are recorded later in the month. bedroom single family residence at 5217 Patton Dr. in McHenry Township for an approximate value of $25,000. Permit and service fee-8184.64. Wm. R. Johnson, 7624 Howe Rd., Wonder Lake, to build a two- bedroom raised ranch at 5213 Patton Dr. in McHenry Township for an approximate value of $25,000. Permit and service fee-$172. A. Oakley, 5901 N. Bunny Ave., McHenry, to install a septic system at the same address for an approximate value of $1 400 Permit and service fee-$26. JTA Builders, Inc., 5315 E. Wonder Lake Rd., Wonder Lake, to build a single family residence at 5419 Eisenhower in McHenry Township for an approximate value of $40,000. Permit and service fee-$236. LET S GET TOGETHER AND TALK ABOUT LOW-COST AUTO INSURANCE. Chuck Lcwandowsfci iki GIVE ME A CALL FOR THE FACTS ON LOW-COST HEALTH INSURANCE TomFick McHenry Area? Do You Know Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!! CALL JOAN STULL 385-5418 I 'D LIKE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ON LOW-COST HOME­ OWNERS INSURANCE. W: •Chuck Lewandowski w % °B, % % torn wftcoMf KNOW YOUR AREA-ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST OPCOOCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCOCCOOSOCOCOCCCOOCOOCOOgi Tony Fick Call us for Details 383- 1304 I 'D LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU THE FACTS ON LOW-COST LIFF INSURANCE. AM ERICA N FA Ml LY. ; auto home i*ALnnW* AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INSUttAMcT COMPANY • MADISON. WIS. 5X701 f--OUR NEW LOCATION* Corner of Crystal Lake Bjacktop& Rt. 120, McHenry, III. Market Summary The Stock Market being an unpredictable beast always surprises, it is probably critical for market analysts to be uncomfortable sort. For example, in our last report we the market as being oversold and thus subject to a little Well, here we are a week later and the Dow Industrials are" some 12 points - certainly in line with what we had looked for. However, we still believe it is advisable to re-think the basic question: Has the market turned or did we simply experience a rebound in a very oversold market? The rally did have more vitality than recent predecessors but we do not believe it represented the restart of the Bull. Hie rally did not result from any specific news but rather because some sort of a battle in the Dow Jones 800 level was only natural in an oversold market. Unfortunately, both volume and pessimism were at only moderate levels when the market hit 800, very uncharacteristic of a meaningful tiottom, and the rally ajSo lacked volume and breadth. Strength was apparent in the severely depressed smokestack companies which dominate the weighted Dow industrials while the advance-decline ratio and volume figures did not show serious buying programs. The rally did point out that there are lots of different markets within the broad universe of stocks and a few stocks acted like they have seen their lows. The big problem is unchanged and that is the serious confidence gap between potential stockbuyers, the business community and die administration. If the decline of confidence in President Carter has bottomed, perhaps so has the market but we see little evidence of this. Short of improved confidence in our leaders, it looks lik&t will take lower prices to put short term interest rates again on tte up move, competition for institutional money increase whieh further decreased the chances of a broad advance at this time^ff stocks can levitate in this area for a period of time and base build, we will reconsider our continued cautious advice. However, no matter what happens short term, we will stay uncomfortable as that is essential if one is to avoid being run over by or avoid missing the boat. A1 Goldman * . » 100 Years Ago Thanksgiving day, 1877, according to century-old newspapers filed in tjie Illinois State Historical library, was quite cold, resulting in low attendance at church services. 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