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-J. ' I . ' V -' j? PA< i K 14 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, MAY 6,1983 /» PLA1NDEALER"> Editorial & Roll Call Report 'Your Congressmen's Vote) * School Lunch Program Effective Tool Against Fraud The Value Of TV American television's greatest value is to be found in coverage of sports events and major news breaks. On such occasions one appreciates television as a blessing and miracle. Who can forget coverage of presidential assassination attempts, of other foul deeds involving violence and human life? Coverage of the moon flight and other space flights has been historic and fascinating. Sports events provide even more benefits to fans, many of whoirfbould never attend events they see at home on TV. For the fan, then, television has been toe greatest advance in spectator sports in history. - And for events which are always sold out, such as the recent Masters Golf tournament, the World Series, Super Bowl, NBA championships, etc., millions get to see the drama of the championship who otherwise woula have no chance, m this country, they see most of this free. In that sense, then, television has given the little man one of the greatest pleasures of modern living, has opened up the world to millions of the poor and shut-ins, and working people. No one will ever convince them modern-day television isn't both a modern miracle and a major blessing. Campaign Funding Presidential candidates are now financed by the Federal Election Washington-Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes between Apr. 18-22. HOUSE Freeze-By a vote of 221 for and 195 against, the House softened a White House-backed amendment dealing with the scheduled deployment of intermediate-range U.S. nuclear missiles in Europe next December. The vote amended the nuclear freeze resolution (HJ Res 13) in a way that sanctions the new European missiles only "in the absence of a trilateral agreement embodying the (freeze) resolution's objectives." Thus, if the freeze becomes law and is taken seriously by U.S. and Soviet negotiators, it could conceivably block the deployment of the new missiles which the U. S. plans to install under an agreement with NATO allies. The vote derailed an attempt to make the freeze measure irrelevant to the December deployment. HJ Res 13 awaited a final vote, which could occur in late April. Most members voting yes were pro-freezers who wanted the measure to influence the U.S. plan to install intermediate-range missiles in Western Europe next December. Illinois voting no: Philip Crane, R-12. Parity-By a vote of 204 for and 211 against, the House rejected an amendment to make the nuclear freeze measure (HJRes 13) more palatable to President Reagan and others who oppose it • ' _ Under the amendment, any freeze agreed to by the U.S. and Soviets would maintain far into the future the "essential equivalence" that now characterizes the superpowers' arsenals. Supporters said the language would keep the freeze from locking the U.S. into infenority, while opponents said it would permit modernization of arsenals and thus make a freeze unattainable. Sponsor James Martin, R-N.C., said that "while we have that retaliatory, commission. Taxpayers under recent, new law may opt to contrite a dollar, credible deterrent today, there is no guarantee that we will have it in the future! Last year 27 percent did. It s currently esUmatedtha talmrat $2W^0(W,^will jf *a freeze imposes a lock on present weapons and allows no way for us to be available "to help 1984 presidential contenders. In 1980, the commission distributed $188 million to the candidates. Presidential campaign financing pleases many, especially candidates who otherwise would not have adequate funding-who have not been nominated by one of the two major political parties. But there are skeptics who feel that, eventually, this system will splinter the nation's parties and Congress and prove a disaster. They fear public financing of candidates will tempt too many to run. « Those who like the idea of public financing of election campaigns have managed to have laws passed in recent years in many of the states-funding state campaigns. Again, this enables some to run who could not otherwise do so. * • In the last 10 years, 17 states have moved toward public funding of campaigns. New Jersey and Michigan laws are often cited as successful. California enacted a new version last September. Currently legislative efforts are under way in 10 states-Illinois, Connecticut, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington and West Virginia. Generally speaking, state campaign financing involves primarily gubernatorial races. Many who oppose public financing of local, legislative races, support it for gubernational campaigns. About half the states have no state funding of elections and no pending legislation to establish such a system. That the trend of the last decade is toward public financing of federal and gubernatorial campaigns is undeniable. How far that trend will go and what 'final verdict on its advantages and disadvantages are questions to be vered in the years immediately ahead. ay Distribution For M e a l , R i c e , D r y M i l k Corn meal, rice and nonfat dry milk will be provided to states for distribution to low-income persons by theU.S. Department of Agriculture at the direction of President Reagan, according to Secretary of Agriculture John R. Block. Also, the distribution of surplus cheese, butter and nonfat dry milk wilj be continued. Block said the commodities would be made available to states in the same manner as the surplus dairy products as quickly as the food can be processed into consumer-ready packages for household distribution. The states will provide the com­ modities to non-profit charitable institutions and food banks for distribution. "We ask the public to keep in mind that surplus grain and dairy products owned by the Commodity Credit corporation are not consumer ready, " Block said. "The rice has to be milled, the corn has to be ground into meal and the nonfat dry milk has to be instantized. Then it all has to be put into suitable package sizes. This will cause a bit of lag time in distribution. "We intend to design this program in such a manner to prevent , displacement of normal commercial markets," Block said. "We do not want these donated foods going to people who would have been buying them anyway." Block said the first shipments of these new commodities could be delivered to the states in May. Initially, USDA expects to provide approximately 2 million pounds of rice, 2 million pounds of corn meal and 12 million pounds of nonfat dry milk. Subsequent deliveries will depend upon the capacity of industry to process the commodities into a suitable form and in a manner that will prevent displacement of regular commercial sales of these products.^ modernize or no way to obtain offsetting reductions on the part of the Soviet Union." Opponent Clement Zablocki, D-Wis., said "the concept of obsolescence on which the amendment is Dasea is simply too vague and elusive to be meaningful....For example, it could allow the Reagan Administration's entire nuclear arms buildup in an effopt to correct obsolescense." Members voting yes wanted to make the freeze resolution less distasteful to President Reagan and less injurious to their definition of national security. Illinois voting yes: Philip Crane. i SENATE Banks-By a vote of 55 for and 40 against, the Senate tabled (killed) an amendment to immediately repeal the new law requiring banks and other financial institutions to withhold, and send to Uncle Sam, ten percent of the The law, scheduled to tale^effect July l, is not a tax hike but a collection device aimed at those who fail to reportdividend and interest income. Many of the 55 senators actually favored repeal, but voted to kill this amendment because they preferred using a separate, compromise vehicle to do away with the law. The compromise succeeded (below) and the future of the withholding law now lies with the House. The Senate votes occurred during debate on a trade bill (S144) that awaited final action. Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., whb voted to kill the amendment, said the Senate "is being stampeded into the delay of withholding by hundreds of thousands of pieces of mail instigated by the bankers' lobby. I believe the Senate has a responsibility not just to weigh the mail but to weigh the merits." Sen. Russell Long, D-La., who sponsored the repeal amendment, said he preferred a clear-cut vote on merits of repeal to a "vote for a so-called compromise." Most senators voting no favpi withholding law. , ILL.-Alan Dixon, D, voted no. Charles Percy, R\ v< Compromise-The Senate then adopted, 91 for andfiVe against, an amendment to delay the effective date of the withholding law for four years, until July 1, 1987. V The measure also stiffens voluntary reporting requirements and toughens penalties for those caught evading interest and dividend taxation. The delay will be even longer unless the government documents that less than 95 percent of interest and dividend tax liability is being unreported. The compromise, a victory for the bankers' lobby because its effect is to repeal the law, was part of a trade bill (S144) headed for final passage and the House. 4 Senators voting yes favored repealing or delaying the law calling for automatic wfthholdir(gdf ten percent of interest and dividends paid to savers and investors by financial institutions. * • tt y Voting no:Cranston of California^ Danforth of Missouri, Kennedy of Massachusetts, Lautenberg of New Jersey, and Metzenbaum of Ohio. Not voting: Weicker of Connecticut, Baker of Tennessee, Glenn of Ohio, and Hart of Colorado. < _ Voting yes: All other senators. outright repeal of the The new school lunch application fr»rm« which schools began using last year are helping to curb fraud and in »ho National School Lunch p r o g r a m , a c c o r d i n g i u a s m u j released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Assistant Secretary Mary Jarratt said the new application forms resulted in 10 percent fewer ap­ plications approved for free meal benefits in schools taking part in the study. In addition, the number of approved reduced-price applications was about 15 percent lower in schools using the new applications as com­ pared with schools using the prior year's application. Beginning in the fall of 1981, the law required applications for free and reduced price meal benefits to include the social security numbers of all adult household members and a listing of current income. Previously the applications had required only names, household size, total income and the signature of the parent or guardian. "While the initial phase of the study was too limited to allow for a nationwide projection, it looks like the new application process is working effectively against misstatments of income in the school lunch program," Jarratt siad. "That means money available for special assistance for free and reduced price meals is going to those for whom it was intended - the needy." i Savings in lunch reimbursement averaged more than four cents per meal. This could mean savings of millions of dollars nationwide each school year, Jarratt said. The study showed that the new ap­ plications resulted in the reporting of an average annual increase in income of more than $500, suggesting that the hew application is at least partially successful in preventing income under reporting. The report contains findings from the first year of a two-year income verification pilot project mandated by Congress in the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981. The study is inteneded to find ways to prevent and detect the misreporting of income and family size information on school meal applications. During the first year (school year 1981-82) the test ran in 13 school districts scattered throughout the nation. It evaluated the effects of changes in the school meal ap­ plication process,^as well as two low cost quality assurance proedures. The crwvwu. J ^ pilot project is under way in more than 120 school districts this school year. It is testing a range of more complex income documentation and verification procedures in 60 of those sites. The National School Lunch Program currently serves about 23 million children nationwide. Of these, about 10 million receive free lunches and about 1.5 million receive reduced- price lunches. Eligibility for free or reduced-price meals is based on Congressionally-mandated income guidelines. In New Bqok Illinois Sites For Vacation * ' M Illinois residents can begin planning their summer vacations with the new. "Illinois Book," published by the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, Division of Tourism, according to state Rep. Dick Klemm. The books will be available to the public in May. "Most of us aren't aware of the many festivals and attractions in Illinois, particularly throughput the summer and fall. This book will acquaint every reader with the state of Illinois and can serve as a guide for planning low-cost vacation^ this summer," Rep. Klemm said. The Department of Commerce and Community Affairs encourages people to write now for a copy of the book. As soon as the book is ready, the department will process the requests. "Ilinois Book" gives readers in­ formation on festivals, state parks, special events, restaurants, hotels and historic sites throughout the state. Interested persons can write the Division of Tourism, Department of Commerce and Community Affairs at the following three locations: P.O. Box 59063, Chicago, 111 60659; 222 S. College, Springfield, II 62706; or 2209 W. Main, Marion, II 62959. Northern Illinois residents can also call (312) 693-2094 to ask for a copy for the "Illinois Book." Mother Wanted, May, 1983 Legislative Report From State Rep. Dick Klemm With recent reports of bogus ab­ sentee ballots, forged voter ap­ plications, missing ballots and misplaced ballot boxes following the last gubernatorial election and Chicago mayoral primary, Illinois voters are hard pressed to retain their coirfidence in the state's election processes. For a tragically high number of Illinoisans, the all important right in a democratic society - the right to vote - - has lost its true meaning. But, Chicago is not alone. Several downstate communities have been the focus of tampering charges this year. Absentee ballots in- at least one downstate county were found to be improperly handled about 90 percent of the time and a grand jury in­ vestigation into the matter is un­ derway this spring/ Illinois voters need and deserve effective legal protections ̂ or the most important privilege they have - the privilege to vote as they choose and know their vote will be counted. To protect Illinois voters and help ensure proper elections here, Illinois House Republicans will introduce the Illinois Voting Rights Act of 1983 this spring. The proposed act will specifically outline voters' rights, • For Your Information « Dear friends, * It is an honor to be chosen as a pallbearer * at a funeral service. Usually six active * pallbearers are selected. It is also ap- * propriate to name honorary pallbearers, to « recognize the deceased's close associates in I business, civic* and fraternal affairs. Your I funeral director can advise on this * procedure. ' ' Respectfully, increase civil and criminal penalties for fraudulent ballot handling, and provide criminal penalties as well as loss of pay for election judges who fail in their duties. The act is patterned after the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 which provided much needed civil rights protection on a national level. House Republicans sponsoring the Illinois act feel an equally' decisive step must be taken specifically to protect voters within the state. The comprehensive Voters' Rights Act would address many of the con­ cerns brought to light following the most recent statewide election. Supporters of the proposal hope to counter increasing cynicism and disillusionment among Illinois voters by placing guarantees for ballot secrecy, integrity and security directly into state law. Spring's last born darling, clear-eyed, sweet, Pauses a moment, with twinkling feet. And, gold locks in breezy play, V-- Half teasing and half tender, to repeat, Her song of' 'May. •Susan Coolidge. The month of May contains memorable dates. There is the celebration of May Day, held in many colleges and schools, and the custom of electing May Queens. The custom probably began in England, as a revival of the Roman festivals. The Battle of Manila Bay was fought May 1, 1898. That battle won supremacy for the United States' fleet over the Spanish in * the Asiatic waters and is remembered for Admiral George Dewey's famous order, "You may fire when ready, Gridley." Many Americans will remember the sinking of the liner Lusitania, which occurred May 7, 1915, which did much to turn sentiment in the United States against the Kaiser's Germany in World War I. World War U in Europe ended May 8, 1945. Former President Harry S. Truman's birthday falls on May 8; he was born in 1884 in Lamar, Missouri. John F. Kennedy's birthday is on the 29th. He was born in 1917 in Brookline, Mass. The first transcontinental railroad was completed on May 10, 1869, meeting at Promontory Point, Utah. The annual observance of Mother's Day falls on the Second Sunday, (this year on the 8th) and dates from 1907. Miss Anna M. Jarvis, of Philadelphia, helped gain national acceptance of the day, although Miss Mary T. Sasseen, a Kentucky schoolteacher, probably arranged for the first observance, in 1906. WHAT S NEW Plastic Pipe Holders The J-Hook's tight grip can prevent the noi­ sy banging of loose water or drain pipes. Available in single^ and double hooks at most hardware stores, plumbing supplys or write J-Hook Ind-, Inc. 4425 44th St. S.E., Box 8637, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49508. Amy is a pleasant looking, blond haired 16- year-old r who needs a mother. In independent §»hd[| resourceful adolescent, she recently traveled from Oklahoma to Illinois in a fruitless search for her mother who abandoned her at age 2. For the past 18 months Amy has lived alone, but now that she is in Illinois, and a minor, it is necessary to find Amy a family who "will care for her. Someone who likes kids-either a single woman or a husband and wife can make the difference in Amy's life. If that person :s you, call 312-356-1021, Central Baptist Family Services and find out how to qualify to become an Illinois licensed foster parent. v PETER M OISTEN .. & SON FUNtRAL HCMfc McHtNRY ILLINOIS 385 006J ARE YOU NEW IN The McHenry Areo? Do You Know Someone New? We Would Like To Extend % A Royal Welcome To Every Newcomer To Our Area 111 CALL v LORRAINE MONAHAN 385-5475 MM MtCUH J ROYAL WELCOME Know Your Area-Royal Welcome Does It Best JACK WALSH, AGENT EARL R. WALSH, BROKER INSURANCE & BOWS Fire, Auto, Farm, Life Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES . 501* W. Elm St., McHenry DENNIS CONWAY AUTO. UK, FIRE ̂ State Farm Ins. Co. 3319 W. Elm Street McHenry. III. JAMES M. MclNTEE, LAWYER AVAILABLE TO PRACTICE IN: Percenal Injury /Trlols awlneu Corporations Wills/Probate Divorce-Reel Estate Workmen's Compensation 3434 W. dm Street. McHenry. N. Fer appointment phone: 3*5-2440 Form Equipment George P. Freund, : Inc. Case • New Holland 4102 W. Crystal lake Rd. Bus. 3SS-0420 Res. 3*5-0227 MCHENRY COUNTY OFFICE MACHINES SALES, SERVICER RENTALS Mon.-Sat. 9-S:30 Friday Ml 9:00 93 Grant St., Crystal Lake Phone: 459-122* DR. LEONARD BOTTARI 1303 Richmond Rd.-McHenry Eyes Examined-Confect Leases Glasses Fitted Mon.. Tiies., Thurs., Frl. I tpm Tues.. Thurs., Fri. 7-9 pm Set. 9:30-3 pm •hone: 355-4151 or 3*5-2242 mm McHENRY DENTAL CENTER DR. C.J. LUDFORD DR. KEVIN WEGRZYN OPEN 3 EVENINGS A WEEK UNTIL 8:30 P.M.I SAT. 385-1360 NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Jĵ CATOTOCOWARg ̂ l l R E L U RADIAL TIRES FOR ALL CARS Europa Motors, Inc. 231«Rto. 120 SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 385-4300 FAMILY SERVICE ft MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 4302-G West Crystal Lake Rd., McHenry, II. 60050 815-305-6400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS LINE McHenry County ij^j houri a day, 7 days a week . rar«iu» Ariuii^pJ£<Vrn»«tingt on Tuesday. S . Call 115-344-3944 1 ' \ STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217-522-5514 ' " FEDERAL GOVERNMENT • GENERAL SERVICEfrAOMlNlSTRATION 202-755-8660 Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. wook days (Ever had a problem involving the federal government. and not known where to call? And than been giv*n the runaround or referrals by persons who meant well but didn't know how 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.) • ,-jj MOVING HOTLINE Phone 800-424-9213 (Complaints about interstate moving by companies, buses or trains. Sponsored by Interstate Commerce commission.) 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 j ' 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 owner's' 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 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 nment regulations. MENTAL HEALTH 1-800-892-8900 Crisis Cantor Line for McHenry Co. 24-Hour Emergency number and professional staff wil answer your nil,. 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 McHENRY COUNTY CETA OUTREACH CENTER 666RusselCt. Woodstock.il. 60098 (815)338-7100 JOB TRAINING OFFERED McHENRY COUNTY ASSOCATION FOR THE RETARDED Robert G. Lambourn, Executive Director Phone:344-1230 S 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 LEGAL SERVICES, INC. 800-942-3940 Free legal representation in civil cases to low incon* persons. Landlord-tenant disputes, domestic violtotci tor improper denial of benefits such as Social Security, Public Aid, Food Stamps, General Assistant* ft Unem­ ployment Insurance • d B -I* - IB )f >nv csk -*) iiri rr u ' <3 . I) • -K V -• . » n 1) B 0 •1 '3 '3 bq - a ji V J 1 irfj •<A >M •<v> >. f:.i