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( ; V muu ,u a u>u«UC<<tLiC>n • f IVIU/l I ( UV IUOEiH 1«i wo* y 1 PLA1NDEALER Editorial Opinion Smashup Features Every film thin on plot or acting seems to feature car chases and smashups. How many thousands of car chase scenes have we now seen, how many wrecks? Will film audiences never tire of this juvenile fare? One bad effect is on the impressionable. No wonder so many teen-agers are injured or killed in real-life wrecks. They're simply, in many cases, copying what they saw a film hero do. And since wild, reckless driving is often portrayed as fun on film, naturally they emulate what they've seen-as they also sometimes emulate happy criminals on film. But what a waste of cars and lives! How difficult this film fare makes it for parents who preach safe driving! The profiteers are the sponsors of programs which feature sensational and wild driving scenes ana crime, and producers of the shows. Both should exercise restraint. Television has grown so rapidly, into such a major influence in our lives, a sense of responsibility has not grown accordingly. No Steamrolling There are some who believe the professionals who failed this country worst in recent years are those professors who gave in to permissiveness, a lack of discipline and a school curriculum of easy electives, an easy cop-out in a difficult period. Their views that too many of the professors live in a make- believe world were reinforced by th6 words of Professor James Barber of Duke university. Because a committee of trustees of that school voted 9-2 to accept the papers and records of former President Richard Nixon, Barber sDoke out in headlines-complaining that he and other professors were; being "steamrollered" by nine members of the trustees. In earlier days, Barber would have been fired for such remarks. Chagrined though he might be that the school which pays him his salary would accept the papers and records of a president disgraced, it's not really his business. But professors these days are usually almost impossible to fire, and many live in a strictly theoretical idealistic world. Barber and his colleagues split evenly on the Nixon papers question-35-34-and trustees voted to accept the papers. That should settle the matter None of the professors are thereby steamrollered. The trustees' job is to run the university. The professor's job is to teach as effectively as possible. re­ working For You Your freedom includes your right to read this newspaper. It includes other rights such as freedom of speech and freedom of religion. Ail too frequently, the newspaper reader forgets that these rights are guaranteed under the first Amendment. We're prone to accept these freedoms, because they're not challenged. The reporters and editors of this newspaper work for you the reader. They want to have the Idlest information that is needed for you to participate in our democratic form of government. You should have high expectations from your newspaper. You want truthful, accurate, factual reporting. You want clarity in writing. Adversarial interviews and one-sided reporting are threatening a free press and freedom of expression. Not everything in the world is wrong. This newspaper brings you the highlights of positive happenings, too. This newspaper must not withdraw from controversy like ignored beauty contestants, however. It must be fair. It must be accurate. It must listen to your concerns. It must provide solid, basic information. Communication may not be easy. But the alternative is non-communication. That begs governmental controls. We in the press can and should be objective. We can and should let you be drawn into a dialogue about the meaning of an unimpeded flow of information. We can and should be responsible and accountable. We can and should encourage professional excellence. The press is met with a certain amount of distrust, cyncism and skepticism. Thus, the press must make every effort to close those cleavages. The American people are freer than ever before. They are freer because of freedom of expression. This newspaper has an obligation and responsibility to rethink your attitudes toward the future. Our democratic system is healthy because competing voices are ready and willing to challenge one another in public. The First Amendment protects with equal force the ideas we despise as well as those we cherish. In a democracy, it is the public's job to determine what information is necessary to a self-governing society. The U.S. Supreme Court repeatedly has said, "Speech concerning public affairs is more than self-expression; it is the essence of self-government." PLAINDEALER Letter to the Editor Public Pulse (Th» Ploind*«iUr Invitop th» public to ui« this column •• on oiprottion of thoir views on tubiocH of ponorol intorott In our community. Our only roquott it thai •ho writon givo signature full oddroti and phono number. Wo ask too, that one individual not write on the same sub|ect more than onca a month. We reserve the right to delete ony material which we consider libelous or in ob|ectionabla tasta.) BOUQUETS "Dear Edtior: "I've always felt a deep community pride in McHenry's hospital, but never having been a patient there, my judgments were limited to personal respect for. and friendships with people serving there, and-or visits with other friends tbere as patients ^"Asef now. I have a vivid and lasting patient's-eye view of my own, and believe me. it's the view from the bed that counts! Many, if not most, of the people serving me were total strangers, and yet all of them gave me the most prompt, friendly, and caring concern I have ever received in any hospital. (And I do happen to have an For Your Information Dear friends. There is no way we can spar* all little children from the death of a parent. But what adults do, or fail tedo, may have great impact on the child's adjustment and happiness now and in later years. The surviving parent may be helped with a sensitive book. "When My Mom­ my Died: A Child's View of Death", by Janice Hammond, PhD - Cranbrook Publ., Ann Arbor, Mi. A lovely book, "Learning to Say Goodbye: When a Parent Dies" by Eda LeShan, is more appropriate for high school students. Respectfully, ^ Respectfully, PETER M.JISTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME McHENHY, ILLINOIS - 385 0063 Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's. Vote I Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes Sept. 24-30. HOUSE Highways--The House passed, 377 for and 25 against, a bill authorizing $8.2 billion in federal highway aid for FY 1962. The bill emphasizes the repair of interstates rather than new construction and the rehabilitation of bridges. It would virtually prohibit funding for projects such as landscaping and noise abatement. Tne bill (HR 3210) was sent to the Senate. Supporter Glenn Anderson, D-Calif., said "the interstate system which carries 20 percent of our total traffic, has had its mileage rated as being in poor condition double between 1975 and I960." Opponents disliked the elimination of a requirement that smaller states gsU least one-half of one percent of interstate 'construction funds. States such as Delaware, Vermont, New Hampshire, the Dakotas, Maine, Nebraska and Wyoming will receive less interstate money as a result of the provision. Members voting "yea" supported the bill. Rep. Lynn Martin voted "yea." Rep. Robert McClory did not vote. SENATE Congressmen's Taxes--The Senate adopted, 50 for and 48 against, an amendemnt to repeal the $3,000 maximum tax deduction that members of Congress can claim for Washington living expenses. Congressmen would be able to itemize and deduct Washington expenses such as housing and meals in^he same way that businessmen are allowed "away from/home" deductions. Although congressmen live the majority of the year in Washington, their "tax homes" in the eyes of the IRS are in their home states. The amendment was attached to HJ Res 325, an appropriations bill passed and sent to conference with the House. Sponsor Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, noted that the $3,000 ceiling has been in effect since 1952. "I believe that the existing situation is discriminatory, and we should be on the same basis as any other person who travels away from home, under the general tax concepts," he said. Opponent William Proxmire, D-Wis., said removing the $3,000 limit "is obviously going to be an issue in every campaign...At a time when we are cutting everything in sight and then some, it is wrong for us to be generous in this way with our own measure." Senators voting "yea" wanted to repeal the $3,000 maximum deduction that congressmen are allowed for Washington living expenses. Sens. Alan Dixon, D, and Charles Percy, R, voted "yea." Federal Pay--The Senate adopted, 50 for and 45 against, an amendment lifting the pay cap mat has frozen the salaries of top-ranking federal workers. The maximum salary for career civil servants and certain other executive branch employees would rise from $50,112 to $57,500. The raise was included in HJ Res 325 (see preceding vote) but later dropped in a House- Senate conference. Sponsor Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, said "we either adjust these salaries or we see an increasing exodus in the coming year" of skilled federal workers. Opponent Mack Mattingly, R-Ga., said it "is the wrong time and the wrong place...to try to lift the pay cap on government employees when, in fact, this amendment...will cost taxpayers $217.5 million a year, and over the next three years that will be over one-half billion dollars." Senators voting "yea" supported lifting the pay cap for top- level civil servants. Sen. Charles Percy voted "yea." Sen. Alan Dixon voted "nay." Honoraria--By a vote of 43 for and 45 against, the Senate rejected an amendment to preserve the $25,000 annual limit on senators' income from giving speeches to private groups. The vote came during debate on HJ Res 325 (see preceding votes) which, as later signed into law, contained no ceiling on what senators can earn from outside speechmaking. Supporter Strom Thurmond, R-S.C., said:*"We are elected to Congress for one purpose -- to serve our constituents. Someone who is spending too much time...in outside speaking engagements or business activities cannot give the voters the representation they expect when they elect us." Opponent Rudy Boschwitz, R-Minn., noted that senators must publicly disclose their honoraria, and that it is wrong to restrict this form of income when "there is no restriction on a senator's spending virtually his whole time going out and seeking other forms of income..." \ Senators voting "nay" wanted no limit on their earnings from speeches. Sen. Alan Dixon voted "yea." Sen. Charles Percy voted "nay." Master Plan--The Senate adopted, 76 for and 15 against, an amendment designed to block in FY 1982 Senate staff expansion and the planning of new Senate buildings. It was a response to the capitol architect's newly released master plan, a blueprint for future construction the House and Senate choose to undertake. The amendment was attached to HJ Res 325 (see preceding votes.). Sponsor William Proxmire, D-Wis., said the amendment will send "a signal to the American taxpayers that the Senate...is not exempting itself from the tough economy measures that must De imposed in order to bring federal employment and spending under control." Opponent Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, said: "Since the beginning of the year we have reduced our staff. We are doing so on a voluntary basis.. .I cannot understand why we should adopt an amendment which indicates that we have not." Senators voting "yea" were opposed to expansion of the Senate staff and physical plant in FY 1982. Sens. Dixon and Percy voted "yea." unfortunately impressive history of hospitals in other areas to judge by!) "Based on the care and service I received, I can't think of a single suggestion 1 could offer I know that no director can afford to relax efforts toward constant improvement, but I honestly feel that McHenry hospital has every right to be very proud of its staff and ser­ vices right now. At least it is Legislators . State Senators Jack Schaffer (RA- 33rd. 56 N. Williams St. Crystal Lake, 111., 60014 Phone: 455-0309 Springfield Phone: 217-782-6525 Karl Berning (R.) - 625 Deerfield Road Deerfield, 111., 60015 Phone: *312-945-3200 32nd. itat ite Representatives Thomas J. Hanahan (D.) 4801 W. Route 120 McHenry, III., 60050 Phone: 385-3427 Springfield Phone! 217-782-6476 Dick Klemm (R.) 3 W. Crystal Lake Ave. Crystal Lake, 111., 60014 Phone: 455-6330 -2045 Stratton Bldg. Springfield, 111., 62706 Phone: 217-782-8000 v Jill Zwick (R.) (X. • 205 West Main West Dundee, 111., 60118 Phone: 428-5727 Room 1128 Stratton Building Springfield, 111., 62706 Phone: 217-782-8179 U.S. Congressmen Lynn Martin (R.) 1318 E. State Street Rockford, 111., 61105 Phone: 800-892-0740 1303 N. Richmond Rd. ^ Room 1 McHenry, 111., 60050 Phone: 344-3939 1208 Longworth Bldg. Washington, D.C. Phone: 202-225-5676 Robert McClory (R.) 326 N. Genesse St. Waukegan, 111., 60085 Phone: 312-336-4554 Donald E. Deuster (R.) 32nd. 510 N. Lake St. Mundelein, 111., 60060 Phone: 312-566-1972 Daniel M. Pierce (D.) - 32nd. 580 Roger Williams Ave. Highland Park, 111., 60035 Phone: 312-433-2551 U.S. Senators Alan J. Dixon (D.) 230 S. Dearborn, E9S2EB ARE YOU NEW IN The McHenry Area? Do You Know Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!! CALL LORRAINE MONAHAN 385-5475 » Kim WHCHl X tt>»f mhtrt petgk t*t fw tmi Mic$m nfmmn M ROYAL WELCOME KNOW YOUR AKAJOYAi WELCOME DOES IT KST THE WHITE HOUSE « WASHINGTON NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK October 11-17, 1981 Since the founding of the Republic, freedom of the press has been a fundamental tenet of American life. We have always believed that the truth, given a chance to be heard, has a power of its own. And we recognize that a free press, whatever its occasional abuses or excesses, is essential to the pursuit of that truth and to the human freedom it engenders. To continue as a success in what Thomas Jefferson called our "noble experiment" in self-government, there is no more essential ingredient than a free, strong, and independent press. For a people to truly govern themselves, they must have a free flow of in­ formation on which to base their deskisipns and atti­ tudes. The dedicated men and women of the journalistic fraternity, who serve their profession with responsi­ bility and high standards of accuracy, are among the foremost bulwarks of our nation's liberty. Their credibility and devotion to news reporting is a major factor in our people's confidence in our free insti-,, tutions. L Newspapers serve as the nerve centers of information so essential to the functioning of modern life in America. Because of the in-depth reporting and analysis offered by newspapers, we are able to build a knowledgeable frame-of-reference by which to interpret events. The knowledge produced by devoted newspaper people coupled with the freedom to print the truth as they see it, is the foundation for the continued progress of our nation. Nancy and I join all Americans in paying tribute to our country's newspapers during this week long recognition of their many contributions to our way of life. 0O. Room 3960 Chicago, 111., 60604 Phone: 312-353-5420 600 E. Monroe, Room 108 Springfield, 111., 62701 Phone: 217-492-4126 Charles H. Percy, (R.) 230 S. Dearborn, Room 3892 Chicago, 111., 60604 Phone: 312-353-4952 600 E. Monroe, Room 117 Springfield, 111., 62701 Phone: 217-492-4442 fessi°n clear that my positive feelings are every hit as vivid and lasting these many days later as they were the flav 1 was discharged. "Sincerely, "Maurie Taylor" Calcium A 150-pound man has about 2.2 pounds of calcium in his body. Ninety-nine percent is in bones and teeth. EARL R. 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OI R E L IT RADIAL TIRES FOR ALL CARS Europa Motors, Inc 2318 Rte 120 8 15 385 0700 4 'tHMI It! 0 O W our quic quick action copy center FINEST QUALITY CbPIES MADE ON XEROX EQUIPMENT See us. alto, for every kind of Printing Need I PRINTING 3909 W. MAIN 385-7600 4 TRAILERS HORSI t CATTli TRAILERS DUMP FLATBEDS CAR HAULERS TRAILER HITCHES fIXPIRT INST Al IATION) Building Permits Building permits were recently issued by the McHenry County Depart­ ment of Building and Zoning to: Robert W.T. Olson, Route 2, Mundelein, to construct a three-bedroom resident, at 7726 Pamela, Wonder lake. McHenry township. Charles and Dee Mur- dough, 301 S. Ridge road, McHenry, to remodel existing barn and septic. Nunda township. Stanley and Cecilie Zelent, 6359 S. Kilpatrick, Chicago, to construct a three-bedroom residence, at 2909 Maryville road, McHenry township. Cool Record Ice cream production for 1980 totaled 831 million pounds. 3 0 1 7 W R t o 1 2 0 M c H o n r y I I I I S H S S V / O SERVICE LINE McHEMRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 3B5-4300 FAMILY SERVICE ft MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Waukegan Road m^|*nry 385-6400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS LINE McHenry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Parents Anonymous meetings on Tuesday. Call 815-344-3944 STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217-522-5514 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202 755-8660 Hours 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. week days (Ever had a problem involving the federal government ond not known where to call? And then been given the runaround or referrals by persons who meant well but didn't know haw to help? Ten specialists available at this center.) NATIONAL RUN-AWAY SWITCHBOARD Illinois Phone: 800-972-6004 (For confidential conversations on problems dealing with run­ away children.) MOVING HOTLINE Phone 800 424-9213 (Comploints about interstate moving by.companies, buses or trains. Sponsored by Interstate Commerce commission) CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Phone 800-638-2666 (For Questions or Complaints on products ranging from toys to ovens) NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Phone 800-424-9393 (Answers questions about automobile safety defects or whether a particular model has ever been recalled. Valuable for those interested in buying a used cor.) ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES Child Abuse Center McHenry County (312)546-2150 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 800 638 2666 (Operates five national lines. Answers inquiries about or repor­ ting on the safety of products from kitchen appliances to children's toys.) NATIONAL SOLAR HEATING AND OOOLING INFORMATION CENTER 800 523 2929 P.O.Box 1607 Rockville. Md. 20850 (Dispenses information on solar systems for heating and cooling to anyone from architects to home owners looking for a sun powered hot-water system) CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 312-793-3580 Chicago III. BIRTHRIGHT Pregnant? Need Help? Counseling Service. 385-2999. 24 hour Answering Service. YdUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 4719 W. Elm St., McHenry Phone: 344 3240 24 hour Crisis Intervention and Confidential Counseling for youth and families ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on government regulations MENTAL HEALTH 1-B00-B92-8900 ^Crisis Center Line for McHenry Co. 24-Hour Emergency number ond professional staff will answer your call. Sponsoring agency McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service System. National Neighborhood Watch Association Post Office Box 17400 % Washington, B.C., 30041 Phone (703)471-0404 Mdhwy County OTA Out nosh Center MiRusselCt. Woodstock, H. 60090 Olt-300-7100 , JOB TRAINING OFFERED McHENR NR> COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE RETARDED. Robert G. Lam bo urn, Executive Director Telephone: 344-1230