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••ACE »• PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 12, 1M3 PLAINDEALEFO Editorial Opinion $7th Bows Out The lame duck session of the 97th Congress ended with the two House flbor leaders singing a Christmas tune on the telephone (for television) to President Reagan. It was that kind of session. The public is entitled to more from its elected leaders than endless stalemates (.failure to meet controversial issues and dilatory floor behavior. Yet that's been the pattern in Congress in recent years. ^or decades Congress spent too much and wrecked the economy and the dollar. Now. it stalls on facing the social security crisis (but the House raised members pay), can't join in bi-partisan jobs bill efforts, can't reduce foreign aid, can't do much for farmers or the automobile and other heavy industries, can't pass immigration reform and can't even act on urgently-needed bankruptcy reform It 's a poor record and if the 98th Congress, beginning this month, doesn't show improvement, many members will have earned the right to retirement in next year's congressional elections. The times simply demand a more responsible, productive national legislature. Fuel Hope Though oil and gasoline prices in some areas have gone up recently, there seems little justification for it (they have gone down in most parts of the country) Unleaded regular gasoline was selling in recent weeks cm spot markets for 88 cents a gallon. It was 95 cents a year ago. There remains a sizeable world oil glut. Some nations are threatening to cut prices. Saudi Arabia has reduced production from 10 million barrels a day to 6. In addition. Americans are not so dependent on OPEC oil today as a few years ago. In 1977 . 70 percent of U.S. oil came from OPEC producers. During thefirst eight months of 1982, only 44 percent came from these countries. Thus consumers should not be intimidated, nor expect the worst. As with watches and diamonds (also now glutting the market), there is hope. Increased pumping in the North Sea, and in Mexico, and new discoveries, offer hope prices will fall further. Prohibition Anniversary Prohibition became effective in the United States on Jaa 16,1920-sixty-three years ago. It was a noble and idealistic experiment, and a hopeless one, for it sought to legislate morals and personal behavior. Younger citizens find it hard to believe Congress ever voted a total ban on alcoholic beverages, and that 36 states (three fourths of the 48), quickly ratified the amendment. (Only Rhode Island and Connecticut never ratified it) But that 's what happened under emotional pressure of the day from drys. As many had warned, the experiment was a failure. Bootleggers and gangs then sneaked booze illegally into "speakeasies"; and the results were gang wars, bad booze, corruption and a widespread breakdown in law enforcement The 21st amendment of 1933 repealed the 18th, effective with the ratification of 36 states, again, on Dec. 5, 1933. Illinois 47th State Compliance Rate For Selective Service Richard E. Northern, Illinois director of Selective Service, has announced that Illinois' compliance rate for registration with Selective Service is currently 89.5 percent. This compliance rate ranks the State at 47th in the nation. The national compliance figure is at 94 percent. The registration compliance rate in McHenry county is estimated at 91 percent. Colonel Northern, who is also the Illinois National Guard Selective Service section chief, states: "If you're a young man within 30 days of turning 18, you have a date at the nearest U.S. post office. It is time for you to register with the Selective Service. Registration is quick . . it's easy . and it's the law. It takes only about 5 minutes to pick up, fill out, and hand the completed registration form to a postal clerk. So remember, if you're nearing 18, it's getting near the time for registration with Selective Service." , In addition to announcing the most recent National and State compliance data which were computed by using the i960 census reports of young men born in January, 1960, through Oc­ tober, 1964; compliance estimates for each county of the State were also provided. The State director points out that the local figures are only estimates based on the State's registration compliance figures. Illinois registrations total 431,009. The national total is 9.1 million. The number of young men who have not registered in the United States is estimated to be 582,000. This number includes 117,000 National Guard and Reserve personnel who have not registered but will be required to do so. General Fund Balance Down " The end of-the-nronth available balance in the General Funds Dec. 30 was $29 million -- the second lowest month-end balance for December in the last 20 years - Comptroller Roland W. Burris reported. The previous end- of-December record low was $12 million in 1975. Comptroller Burris said that the $29 million month-end balance was possible only because the governor used his discretionary transfer authority to borrow a maximum $45 million from other state funds to bolster the General Funds. Looking at the first six months of FY 1983, total General Funds revenues were $3,931 billion, $91 million or 2.4 percent over the same period last year. Total General Funds expenditures, however, were $4,089 billion, $220 million or 5.7 percent from HISTORY'S SCRAPBOOK DATES AID EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS Januar> 13, 1794--Congress votes to add 2 stripes and 2 Mars io U.S. f lag, denoting admission of Vermont and Koniucky to the Union. Januur ) 14, 1950- U.S . consular officials recalled from Communist China. January 15. 1973--All offensive mili tary operations a- gain>i North Vietnam halted. Janua ry 16 , 1919--Nebraska, 36th state to rat ify 18th amendment to Consti tut ion, puts the U.S. "on the wagon " , F o r Y o u r I n f o r m a t i o n Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) Washington - Here's how area members were recorded on major roll call votes in the Closing days of the 97th Congress. HOUSE Historian--By a vote of 230 for and 97 against, the House gave itself a history office to make sure the House is properly recognized during the 1989 commemoration of the 200th birthday of the U.S. government. The yet-to-be named historian and staff are to be temporary employees who would leave the government payroll after 1989. Critics noted, however, that "temporary" congressional offices have a way of becoming permanent. Tnis vote reversed a September vote to prevent adding a historian to the House bureaucracy. The Senate has a historian who is paid $46,655 annually. Advocates of a House historian said the office would not have "i specific appropriation and would be funded out of "contingency" accounts. Critics said that still is a drain on the Treasury. Supporter James Quillen, R-Tenn., said that although "the image of the House is at a very low ebb" the historian "will come up with a program that will help us reestablish the great image that this body deserves.... Opponent Delbert Latta, R-Omo, called the office "foolish" and said "thie House has lived without this type of an office, gotten by all these years: and saved the taxpayers some money." Members voting yes wanted to create the office of House historian. Voting no: Robert McClory, R-13, and Lynn Martin, R-16. Not voting: Philip Crane, R-12. Immigration--The House rejected, 110 for and 213 against, an amendment to a bill (HR 7357)aimed at stemming the flow of illegal aliens into the U.S. The amendment largely was an effort toprotect the rights of U.S. citizens who can't geta seasonal farm job because ana alien already has filled the position. At the same time, it placed a paperwork burden cm employers. The measure was backed by the civil rights lobby and opposed by agribusiness./^required employers to keep written records of all wno apply for work so that complaints of mscrimination could be traced more easily. It went beyond pending language that required records to be kept only on those individuals actually hired. HR 7357, the first major reform of U.S. immigration laws since 1952, later died with the 97th Congress. Supporter Robert Garcia, D-N.Y., said the amendment "is actually the heart of the entire immigration bill as it pertains to the potential for discrimination.." Opponent Robert Badham, R-Calif., said the amendment would creatfe a field day for "the civil rights folks," and he added that "it's about time somebody spoke up for the employer in this country and(said that enough is enough." Members voting yes wanted the immigration reform bill to require added record-keeping by employers to facilitate later checks of claims of discrimination Voting no: Philip Crane, McClory, and Lynn Martin. SENATE Taxes it Trucks--By a vote of 54 for and 33 against, the Senate passed and sent to the president a bill (HR 6211) raising the federal gasoline tax a nickel per gallon, requiring states to permit the entry of larger trucks, raising user fees for heavy trucks, and creating some 200,000 jobs via bridge and highway repairs to be financed by the higher gas tax. Trucks up to 80,000 pounds, 102 indies wide and 75-feet long in double-trailer rigs will be assured access to interstates in all states and to state and federal roads feeding the interstates. Provisions increasing the gas tax and truck sizes will take effect in April. The higher user fee for big trucks was delayed until July, 1984. The bill also funds mass transit and provides more weeks of unemployment^benefits. Supporter Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, said "by 1985, truckers will enjoy nearly $5 billion annually in increased productivity from the changes in weight, length and width limitations." Opponent William Proxmire, D-Wis., said the result of larger trucks will be "seriously worsening safety on our highways....an increase in accidents and undoubtedly more fatalities...." Senators voting yes favored the bill. Sens. Alan Dixon, D, and Charles Percy, R, voted yes. Pay Hike--The Senate refused, 24 for and 71 against, to table (kill) an amendment to repeal the 1981 law that permits pay hikes for senators and House members to take effect automatically unless Congress acts to block the raise. The measure also would have blocked the 15 percent pay hike that House members recently approved for themselves. The vote occurred during debate on the stopgap appropriations bill (HS Res 631) that funds much of the government through next September. Desoite this vote, the repeal later was voided on a parliamentary ruling, and the 1981 law remains unchanged. Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, who voted to kill the repeal, said it was wrong to legislate through an appropriations bill. Sen. J.J. Exon, D-Neb., who wanted to repeal the 1981 congressional salary law, said that if senators want a raise "we should stand up on the floor of the Senate and vote...up or down" * Senators voting no wanted to repeal the law providing automatic pay hikes for members of Congress. Dixon and Percy voted no. f Jobs--By a vote of 46 for and 50 against, the Senate refused to delete language in the stopgap funding bill (HJ Res 631; see preceding vote) to spend $1.2 billion in fiscal 1983 to create public service jote. The outlay later was dropped in House-Senate conference in the face of Administration objections. Sen Howard Baker, R-Tenn., who voted to kill the iobs money, said the Senate should "face reality" and realize the president would veto any bill containing massive outlays for public service jobs. Opponent Spark Matsunaga, D-Hawaii, said it was time "to do something concrete for the 12 million unemployed Americans." Senators voting no favored the $1.2 billion public jobs outlay. Percy voted yes. Dixon voted no. PLA1NDEALER™> Letter to the Editor Public Pulse Th. riomMx .«»•»•« RTM public to KM this colwnn at an o» «" »"*>!•<*» °* «•"•'«» •" t.r.sf in our community Our only roquoft >« that th» writer. givo t.gnatur. Ml oddratf ond phono number Wo oik loo that ono indiyiduol not -r.«o on tho torn, (object moro thon onco a month Wo ro.oryo tho right to doloto any motorial which w» consider libelous or in ob|octionoblo lotto I . * HAPPY SHOPPING "Editor: ' , "As a Member of the Chamber of Commerce - retail aspect, I would like to recognize the many people ,who shopped in McHenry this holiday season. It was hiost gratifying to see crowded sidewalks, happy faces, and families out together. "As you know, a percent of the sales tax comes back to the town in which one shops, not lives in, so McHenry will have a few extra dollars this spring because of the local shopping public. , "Hope the New Year is as good to them as they have been to McHenry merchants. "Barbara Zamastil" WATER RATES "Dear Editor: "The residents of Lakeland Park and Lakeland Shores are getting ripped off and it looks like it may get worse. "The city of McHenry's water rates schedule is: minimum charge, 4.50 for three months 5,000 gals., 65 cents per 1,000 gallons after that. "The city of McHenry charges these rates for water that has been run through an iron removal facility, also with a higher water tower the city is able to deliver greater water pressure. "The Northern Illinois Utilities Water Co. rate schedule is: minimum charge, 15. for three months, first 5,000 gallons per quarter, 1.00 per 1,000 gallons, over 5,000 gallons per quarter , 80 cents per 1,000 gallons. "These rates are for water that is high in iron content, with no iron removal, water that is orange in color and'water that is delivered at less than 40 lb. pressure. "The Northern Illinois Utilities has filed for a rate increase with the Illinois Commerce Commission. The rate increase would be as follows: minimum charge, 25.00 for three months, first 10,000 gallons per quarter 2.50 per 1,000 gallons, next 4,000 gallons per quarter 2.25 per 1,000 gallons, next 4,000 gallons per quarter 2.00 per 1,000 gallons, next 4,000 gallons per quarter 1.75 per 1,000 gallons, next 4,000 gallons per quarter 1.50 per 1,000 gallons, next 4,000 gallons per quarter 1.25 per 1,000 gallons, over 34,000 gallons per quarter 1.00 per 1.000 gallons. "Only the residents of Lakeland Park and Lakeland Shores can stop this increase by filing an objection to Illinois Commerce Commission, Chief Clerk Doc. No. 82-0773, 527 East Capitol. Springfield, 111., 62706. "Ernest Schooley "5219 W. Victor Dr. • " McHenry" VACATION PACKAGES: COMPARING VALUE „ There are three important steps you should follow to ensure that you are getting value from your tour: The first step is to look for the name of the company responsible for the tour! The name is sometimes located on the front cover, but more often is found in the back of the brochure under the heading, "Responsibility Clause." Make sure the company is reliable* The second step is to check the brochure for clarity and details. A good brochure states clearly what you are getting for your money. It will explain the class of the hotel, what meals are included, what sightseeing is included and whether the tour is fully escorted or merely hosted. Be careful of camouflages such as adding 15 percent for service charges and taxes. The third step is to check the brochure for general information. For resort areas; the brochure should identify the weather conditions for different seasons. It should also note the amount of physical exertion required for specific tours. more than the first six months of last fiscal year. While revenues from state sources were up $87 million or 2.8 percent for the period, revenues from federal sources were only $4 million or 0.6 percent more than the same period one year ago. A Burris noted that sales tax revenues were up by $10 million for the first six months, while personal income tax receipts inched up only $1 million and corporate income taxes declined by $43 million. Burris said that despite recently enacted laws accelerating the payment of public utility taxes and increasing the governor's powers to restrict state agency spending, day- to-day cash flow problems could develop throughout the third quarter of fiscal 1983. UPHILL BATTLE Editor's Quote Book Success in business hinges mostly on the ability to get the im­ portant things done. --William Feather WHO KNOWS 1. Name the northern­ most town in the U.S. 2. What branch of the Armed Services was abolished in 1950? 3. Who said: "Just praise is only a debt, but flattery is a present"? 4. What is "Adam's ale"? 5. What is the only crime mentioned in the Consti­ tution? 6. What is wrong with you if you suffer from coryza? 7. Who was Frances Perkins? 8. Who pattened the first m e c h a n i c a l w a s h i n g machine? 9. When was the first electrically powered machine developed? 10. The oceans cover what percent of the world? Answers to Who Kiowa 1. Barrow, Alaska. 2. The cavalry. 3. Samuel Johnson. 4. Water. _• 5. Treason. 6. Nasal cararrh or com­ mon cold. 7. The first woman to hold a Cabinet post as Secretary of Labor. 8. Hamilton E. Smith, 1858. 9. In 1910. lO.Seven tenths. Dear friends. Your clergyman should be notified of a death t. in the family as promptly as the funeral director) so that he may be helpful to the bereaved, anr prepare the eulogy. His calling makes him uniquely qualified to deal with the emotional distress of a grieving family. Respectfully. «-1 * a. PETERM JISTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME 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 t urn mttim utmmmummss °BLIG No A t >OM i>n e*tf'r **** ^ mm ticim mtmnut #r ROYAL WELCOME Know Your Area-Royal Welcome Does It Best SCrt>ice & pro |cssi° n al DirC ctory JACK WALSH. AGENT EAH.IL WALSH, HOKEl INSURANCE t NHS Hrt, Auto. Farm. Ufa I •presenting RELIABLE COMPANIES 5010 W. Elm St.. McHenry 305-3300 DENNIS CONWAY AUTO. LIFE. FIRE State Farm Ins. Co. 331* V*. Elm Street • McHenry. III. 305-7111 JAMES NL MclNTEE, LAWYER AVAILABLE TO PRACTICE IN: Personal Injury/Trials Business Corporations Wills /Probete Divorce-Reel Estete Work men's Compensction 1434 W. Elm Street. McHenry. II. Form Equipment George P. Freund, Inc. Cote • New Holland 4102 W. Crystal lake ltd. McHenry Bus. 385-0420 Res. 385-0227 MCHENRY COUNTY OFFICE MACHINES SALES. SERVICE I RENTALS Men.-Set. 9 6:30 Friday til «:00 W Orent St.. Crystel Lake Phone: 459-1234 DR. LEONARD BOTTARI 1303 Richmond Rd.-McHenry Eyes Examlned-Contact Lenses Classes Fitted Mon., Tues.. There.. Frl. 4-4pm Tues.. Thurs.. Fri. 7-9 pm Set. 9:30-3 pm Phone: 3BS-41SI or 305-2242 McHENRY DENTAL CENTER DR. C.J. LUDfORD DR. KEVIN VKEGRZYN OPEN 3 EVENINGS A WEEK UNTIL 1:30 P.M. t SAT. 385-1360 NEW PATIENTS WELCOME WE CATER TO COWARDS Ii r e u i RADIAL TIRES FOR ALL CARS Europo Motors, Inc. 2318 K*e. 120 815-385-0700 SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 385-4300 FAMILY SERVICE ft MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 4302-G West Crystal Lake Rd., McHenry, II. 60050 415-385-6400 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 and not known where to call? And than been given the runaround or referrals by persons who meant well but didn't know how to help? Ten specialists available ot 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 (Complaints 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 car.) ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES 24-Hours Child Abuse Hotline TOLL FREE: 800-252-2878 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 800-638-2666 (Operates five national lines. Answers inquires about or reporting on the safety of products from kitchen appliances to children's toys.) NATIONAL SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING 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 V Chicago, III. BIRTHRIGHT Pregnant? Need Help? Counseling Service. 385-2999. 24 hours Answering Service. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 4719 W. Elm St., McHenry Phone: 344-3240 24 hours Crisis Intervention and Confidential Coun­ seling for youth and families. ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone: 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on gover- ment regulations. MENTAL HEALTH 1-800-892-8900 Crisis Center Line for McHenry Co. 24-Hour Emergency number and professional staff wil answer your call. Sponsoring agency McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service System. NATIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION Post Office Box 17400 Washington. D.C., 20041 Phone (703) 471-0404 McntNKY COUNTY CETA OUTREACH CENTER 666 Russel Ct. JVoodstock.il. 60098 (815)338-7100 JOB TRAINING OFFERED McHENRY COUNTY ASSOCATION FOR THE RETARDED Robert G. Lambourn. Executive Director Phone: 344-1230 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (815)455-3311 McHENRY COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL 800-892-3272 Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PRAIRIE STATE llGAL SERVICES. INC. 800-942-3940 free legal representation in civil coses to low income persons. Landlord-tenant disputes, domestic violence or improper denial of benefits such as Social Security, Public Aid. Food Stamps, Teneral Assistance ft Unem­ ployment Insurance