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PAGE IB - PLAINDEAI.ER - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17,1M2 ---------- PIAINDt ALfcR " Editorial Opinion Restoring Economy The most important question facing government officals and taxpayers today is how to restore vitality to the U.S. economy and end the recession. The chorus of protest with which Republicans and Democrats greeted President Reagan's proposal for another huge federal deficit, and more after that, shows a majority in Congress feels inflation is the greatest threat to the American economy and the American way of life. Liberal Democrats, minority group leaders and others argue that unemployment is the greatest threat. They believe the supply of money must be enlarged and that make-work jobs created to reduce unemployment. Which approach is used will go a long way to determine the health of this country for years to come. And while reducing unemployment is vitally important, it's nevertheless true that the root cause of today's crisis is inflation. For more than a decade, soaring inflation has undermined the American standard of living (It's no longer the world's highest but about sixth highest.) It has weakened the dollar badly, hiked the price of everything excessively, and put many U.S. companies out of business, since the cost of production rose too much. The automobile industry is the most evident example. This has caused widespread unemployment. It is good to keep this in mind as Washington struggles to curb inflation and restore order and stability to the American way of life and the American standard of living. All sym­ pathize with those out of work. Currently, inflation in this country is well below 10 percent for the first time in years. Unemployment may rise to nine percent before the economy turns the corner and resumes growth. All of us have compassion for the unemployed, but inflation is the cause of our present problem, inflation and overspending which produced it. Garden Dreams This is the time of year we dream visions of grandeur looking through seed catalogues. The pictures of full-grown fruits or vegetables make the mouth water. We anticipate great things. Great expectations often come down to earth as the season gets underway and insects, weather and weeds do their natural part. On the other hand, sometimes we are amply rewarded. Growing flowers or vegetables, like just about everything else, is a science. If we approach the process with the latest scientific knowledge and know-how, results can be very satisfying A garden is both good exercise and fun, if we don't make it too large on the basis of spring enthusiasm. The time may come when a knowledge of gardening will be important to our survival St. Patrick's Day St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, died on March 17, 493. The anniversary of his death has been celebrated for centuries not only by Irishmen but by those of other races, and not only by Catholics but by those of other faiths. In fact, the New York organization in memory of St. Patrick, the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, was organized by both Irish Catholics and Presbyterians, and its first president was a Presbyterian. The most famous tale about St. Patrick is the one which tells of his banishment of snakes from Ireland. Yet Cardinal Moran, who some years ago wrote an article on St. Patrick for the Catholic Encyclopedia, fails to mention it. He does mention the ordeal of St. Patrick when he was surrounded by demons in the shape of vultures, and tells of the drowning of the demons in answer to his prayers. Whatever the tale, and there are those who believe several different versions, a great number of people enjoy celebrating the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick, in the middle of this month, every year. Irishmen, particularly, take pride in the occasion, and on some occasions in the past they have even brought pieces of the "ould sod" from Ireland to observe the occasion. Spring, 1982 On the 20th of March the hours of daylight will approximately equal those of night for the first time since September. Spring will begin in the northern hemisphere. It's a season awaited eagerly through the winter by many, perhaps the loveliest exhibition of nature during the year. Spring means new life, which is evident all around us; it brings warmer weather, baseball, the approach of holidays, spring fever and taxes. As we witness the resurgence of nature's vital forces around us, we seem to feel beauty and hope represented therein. Inexorable laws of nature continue their inevitable procession, year after year, inviting men and women to enjoy the delightful experience, to think about the fundamental purpose and cycle of life, death, and time. From the 20th of March until September 23, six months hence, our days will be longer than night. They will be the warmest of the year, at the end of which we will once again welcome cooler air and brisk days-and be ready again for what nature has in store-in its annual cycle. For Your Information ™--• Dear friends. Today a 'hospice' it a caring community-a group of pooplo |oinedby their shared dedication to promote tho physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of tho dying and thoir families. It indudos profossionals in tho art and craft of modicino. Tho hospico offors Its sorvicos and its fellowship not only to tho terminally ill, but to tho ontiro family unit, without distinction of raco, color, creed, or ability to pay. It is worth investigating. Respectfully, PETER M.JLSTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME New Tax Law Expands Retirement Savings For tax information, call toll free, 800-972-5400. Expanded eligibility for Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) plans and increased ceilings for Keogh Plans are among a number of tax changes affecting retirement savings beginning in 1982, the Internal Revenue Service said. For the first time, workers who are, already covered by company pension plans may qualify to set up an IRA or to make voluntary tax-free contributions to the company plan. Under the old law only noncovered taxpayers qualified. An IRA is a savings program that allows participants to set aside money for their retirement. Contributions to an IRA are tax deductible and the earn­ ings accrued are not taxed until they are distributed, generally upon retirement when income is lower! Under the new tax law, both covered and noncovered employees will be able to contribute 100 percent of their com­ pensation. up to a maximum of $2,000 to an IRA. The old retirement plan law limited the contribution to SJ.S00. Another change increases the tax-free amount allowed for an IRA and spousal IRA from $1,750 to- $2,250; however, under the new law. contributions are no longer required to be equal tor hus­ band and wife. A spousal IRA allows married taxpayers to set up an IRA for themselves and a separate one for their non-working spouses. Contributions to an IRA may be made at any time during the calendar year and up to April 15 of the following year, according to IRS. The new law has also doubled to $15,000 the deduction for yearly con­ tributions to a Keogh plan Under a Keogh plan, self-employed persons such as doctors, architects, farmers and the like can set aside money for their retire­ ment. Contributions to it are tax de­ ductible and earnings accrued by 'he plan are exempt from tax until they are distributed, generally upon retirement. Under the old law, self-employed tax­ payers could deduct 15 percent of their earned income to a maximum of $7,500. Now they can deduct 15 percent of their earned income to a maximum ofS 15.000. Special rules apply if income in excess of $100,000 is used to determine the con­ tribution. < In addition, the new law allows a penalty-free correction of an excess con­ tribution to a Keogh plan if the excess is withdrawn before the return-filing due date. Previously, such a grace period was available only to IRA contributors. Complete information on taxation aspects of IRA's and Keoghs can* be found in IRS Publication 590. Tax In- formation on Individual Retirement Arrangement, and Publication 560, Tax Information on Self-Employed Retire­ ment Plans, respectively. To get these free publications, write to the IRS. Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) WASHINGTON - Here's how area members of were recorded on major roll call votes Feb. 25 through 1 3. HOUSE Flexitime--By a vote of 255 for and 142 against, the House fell short of the two-thirds majority needed to pass a bill authorizing flexible work schedules for federal employees. The bill (HR 5366) would have made permanent a three- year-old experimental procedure allowing many workers to set their own work schedules as long as they average 40 hours per week. Employees may work more or less than five days a week and more or less than eight hours per day, subject to restrictions set by their supervisors or union contracts. The Reagan administration wanted to give management more control over when employees qualify for overtime pay and proposed removing flexitime from the collective bargaining arena. Rep. Geraldine Ferraro, D-N.Y., sponsor of the bill, said flexitime has "reduced conflicts between work and personal needs, particularly for working women and others with household responsibilities." Rep. Daniel Lungren, R-Cal., the only opponent to speak during the debate, obejeted to consideration of the measure under a procedure that prevents amendments. Members voting "yea supported flexible work schedules. Rep. Lynn Martin, R-16, voted "yea.' Reps. Philip Crane, R-12 and Robert McClory, R-13, voted "nay." Controlling Oil--By a vote of 246 for and 144 against, the House gave final congressional approval to legislation giving the president power to allocate oil supplies in the event of another Arab oil embargo or some other crisis. President Reagan has threatened to veto the bill (S 1503). At issue is whether the free market can respond adequately to oil shortages. The president says it can, but critics say government intervention is needed to assure a fair distribution of limited supplies at affordable prices. Supporter Philip Sharp, D-Ind., said "the reports of OPEC's death are greatly exaggerated. The U.S. is vulnerable to an oil import disruption, and will remain so for the foreseeable future." Opponent James Broyhill, R-N.C., said the bill "sends wrong signals to the marketplace. (It) says we can rely on regulations, allocation, price controls to solve energy problems. Reliance upon a system of price and allocation controls administered by the federal government cannot help us manage a shortage. Members voting "yea" wanted the president to have an oil allocation plan waiting in the wings in the event of another severe shortage. Ms. Martin voted "yea." Philip Crane and McClory voted "nay." = Busing--The Senate adopted, 72 for and 22 against, an amendment that could terminate school busing programs that are now in effect as a result of federal court orders. The Justice department would have the authority to seek nullification of such orders. The amendment was attached to S 951 (see following vote). Sponsor Howell Heflin, D-Ala., said the amendment would bring about "the orderly resolution of a legal process that has been imposed on the South for the past decade." Opponent Christopher Dodd, R-Conn., said it was wrong under the Constitution for Congress "to limit the jurisdiction of the federal judiciary in order to reverse the actions the courts have taken to protect the constitutional rights of Americans." Senators voting "yea" wanted the Justice department to be able to seek repeal of existing school desegregation busing orders. Sea Alan Dixon, D, voted "yea." Sea Charles Percy, R, voted "nay." Schools--By a vote of 57 for and 37 against, the Senate and sent to the House a bill authorizing $2,45 billion to the Justice department in fiscal 1982. The measure contains the strictest antibusing language ever adopted by either house. It prohibits the department from seeking new busing orders and allows it to try to repeal existing ones. And it bars courts from ordering busing that would send students more than five miles or 15 minutes from their homes. Supporter Bennett Johnston, D-Ala., said that "if there is any tyranny involved in this whole issue, it is the tyranny of an unelected court discovering a new right (busing) which is not a constitutional right." Opponent Dale Bumpers, D-Ark., said "the American Bar association, hardly a citadel erf liberalism, has gone on record with a brilliant resolution strongly condemning this onslaught against constitutional government." Senators voting "nay" opposed the anti-busing language. Dixon and Percy voted "nay." Plain club soda does wonders at removing stains from carpets. Pour a little on the spot, let it set for a few seconds and sponge thoroughly. 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!!! 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