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PAGE 14 > PLAIN DEALER - FRIDAY, AUGUST 19.1963 Editorial PLAINDEALEm Opinion Teens' Drug Concerns < A few years ago concerned parents in Palo Alto, Calif, organized the first "Parents Who wire" chapter and began working with young people to give them an alternative, and encouragement, in shunning the drug-alcohol scene. There is, of course, often tremendous peer pressure on youngsters today, especially in junior high school, to try drugs ana alcohol. Many can't resist the pressure and one goal of PWC was to organize parties for students where drugs and alcohol were not used-to bring together students who didn't wish to follow the trend, reinforcing their philosophy and resolution. The organization has enjoyed success and has been joined by another, "Teens Who Care." TWC is composed of students, some of whom have kicked the habit; test y when a presentation is made by PWC, students in TWC join and their r is highly impressive, and effective. , an organization based in Atlanta (Parent Resource Institute for Drug Education) often utilizes both PWC and TWC in regional conferences, and many believe the decline in the use of mara juana in the last two years is partly the result of these organizations' work. Many teens have testified that parties without drugs or alcohol are better parties--since they have no after-effects. Students can remember what happened and get to know other students as they really are. Thus, happily, many teens are now joining in the effort to reduce drug and alcohol abuse in the schools and their efforts are often even more effective than that of parents. ' Debate Versus Interview In his last press conference, President Reagan was requestioned-asked a followup question-by most of those who got the floor. This trend, and it is FACE- MY ARMS 6ETTIMS TIREP/ > i •• •} s*i MML.% V '• .A >• STATUE OF LIBERTY RENOVATION growing, is turning press conferences into debating forums between a group of reporters and the president. unfortunately, there is a "pack" tendency among the Washington press corps, and the great majority tends to agree, or succumb to the peer pressure from the most vocal or influential, on "hot" issues. Press conferences, as a result sometimes resemble a pack of hounds debating their prey. While some of this is inevitable, and even enjoyable and useful, the process of subjecting chiefs of state to such public debates with a host of self-promoting reporters contains dangers. No other major democracy carries on such an idealistic press relations policy. The media in this country is so powerful it has until now held presidents' feet to the fire, and maintained the big press conference. And the merits of the system still outweigh the dangers. But that doesn't mean the current American custom is perfect, or that the current trend is desirable. One would support any president, for example, if he limited the time to be devoted to any one subject to a fourth of the total time of conferences. This would prevent a gang of reporters from turning a conference into a debate between them andthe elected head of state, on one issue. Reporters, after all, are ambitious and human(as are presidents). If they can ride to fame and fortune by clever questions and sarcasm in dealing with a president before the eyes and ears of millions, some will do so. That, and the tendency among more and more reporters to argue with the president at conferences, rather than ask questions in the traditional interviewer's role, could threaten the press conference tradition in this country. The media should do its part to help eliminate abuses in a cherished system. Additional Surplus Food To Be Available Secretary of Agriculture John R. Block has announced commodity distribution revisions which make available to states an increased amount of bulk Cheddar cheese and increased amounts of processed cheese, non-fat dry milk, corn meal, honey and butter for household use. "I have directed that steps be taken immediately to increase the processing capacity so that the ad­ ditional commodities can reach the recipients as quickly as possible," Block said. "We will make available to needy people all of the commodities that can be properly processed." To assure that sufficient com­ modities reach those in need, states will establish criteria to limit distribution to these persons who lack sufficient resources to provide for themselves. It is expected that states will develop standards to target this assistance, and USDA will monitor these state plans. The food stamp program is the major USDA program for feeding the needy. Food assistance is also provided in the school lunch and breakfast programs, the special supplemental food program for women, infants and children, among others. About 34 percent more is spent on federal food assistance today than in 1960. "Besides these programs we began distributing surplus dairy com­ modities in late 1981," Block said. "We have since added some grain commodities to this household distribution effort. Keep in mind, these distributions are temporary, emergency efforts to augment the government's feeding programs while the need exists and while we have some surplus commodities available." The revisions also provide an op­ portunity for states not receiving adequate processed cheese to meet the needs of eligible people. In those cases, USDA will make available to the states as much bulk Cheddar cheese as they can effectively use without waste, and allow them to contract with local firms for processing. Local and state health standards must be met and packaging must be for household distribution. The household distribution program - the first since 1962 - began in December of 1961. More than 700 million pounds of commodities representing $1 billion in expenditures have been distributed to needy per­ sons. The revisions are in addition to other commodity distributions to benefit schools and institutions. USDA will continue providing unlimited surplus commodities for institutional use, such as for schools and soup kitchens. CENTRAL AMERICA HERE VE COME! . V MR. "K" RETURNS LOOK! THERE'S THE EMPIRE STATE BUiLOttJG Si) -- PLAINDEALER-\ Letter to the Editor Public Pulse TKo Ploindeeler invites the puMic to uu this column at an eipresston •» *•» views »" »"•>!«t« °* teres* in our community Out only request it that the writers five tignatura lull oddtoss and phone number. » atlt too that ana individual not write on the WM subject mora than (ma a month. We reserve the riflM to delete any material which we consider likelout or in ofcjectienobto teste I FREE DINNERS? "Editor: "Again, a Crystal Lake restaurant has provided a free meal for 1,200 seniors of the county. "However, we are badly in need of additional restaurants to serve a free meal once per month to the seniors of McHenry county. It would be nice if restaurant owners in Woodstock, 1975 1979 McHenry, Cary, Fox River Grove, Harvard, Marengo and Hebron were also able to serve. "If you are a restaurant owner and wish to provide the seniors one free meal per month call 1-800-892*3273 and ask for John or Helen Parnaby. "John W. Buckner "Social Worker "McHenry County Senior "Citizens Council" Rol 1 Cal 1 Report (Your Congressmen s Vote) Sharp Rise In Home Values Reflects Upward Living Cost Sponsor million an WASHINGTON -- Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes July 28 through Aug. 3. HOUSE . REVENUE -- The House rejected, 176 for and 248 against, an amendment to keep "revenue sharing" payments to local governments at their present level. Defeat of the amendment allowed a $450 million increase in outlays in each of the next three years. In fiscal 1984-86, payments will total $5.02 billion annually. Localities can spend the money with few federal restrictions. The House later sent HR 2780 to the Senate. r A1 McCandless, R-Calif., said that to spend the additional $450 on annually would "guarantee higher interest rates and possibly retard the economic recovery now under way." Opponent Ted Weiss, D-N.Y., said local governments need the money and that 7<what we are doing is giving people bade something which was theirs to begin with." Members voting no favored the additional $450 million annually in revenue sharing outlays. Illinois -- Voting yes: Philip Crane, R-12. HELP--By a vote of 252 for and 174 RgrifW, the House passed a bill to spend X o $4 billion over two years on health insurance for unemployed individuals lost their medical coverage when they lost their jobs. During fiscal 1984 and 1985, states would get block grants to be used to pay the insurance premiums of the jobless, their spousesandchildren under age 18. The bill (HR 3021) was sent to the Senate. Sponsors said it would enable some 10 million jobless to regain medical coverage. Supporter Thomas Downey, D-N.Y., said 'It is time to put our votes where our mouths are, and support a program that will actually do American workers some good." Opponent Barber Conable, R-N.Y., called the bill "an echo from the Great Society" that will worsen the federal deficit and do little for the poorest Americans. Members voting yes supported the $4 billion emergency health care program. Illinois -- Voting no: Philip Crane. KING--The House passed, 338 for and 90 against, and sent to the Senate a bill (HR 3706) setting the third Monday of each January as a national holiday honoring the birthday of slain civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Martin Luther King Jr. This would be the tenth national holiday and the first honoring a black. Supporter Parren Mitchell, D-Md., responded to the argument the observance would cost too much, saying: "What about the cost (to blacks) under that system of segregation that was so rigid in this nation?" it Herbert Bateman, R-Va., said taking the Monday off would be too The median- value of owner- occupied homes on less than 10 acres in the Chicago metropolitan area rose 70 percent, trom $39,000 to $66,300, during 1975-79, according to a report released last week by the Commerce department's Census Bureau and the U.Sfc Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Selected monthly housing costs for home owners with a mortgage rose 45 percent, from $279 to $404. They in­ clude monthly mortgage payments, real estate taxes, property insurance, utilities, fuels, and garbage collection service. For home owners with no mortgage, costs rose at about the same rate, from $114 to $160. The financial statistics were measured in current dollars in both 1975 and 1979. The figures were not adjusted for inflation. Therefore, a significant part of the increases reflect the rise in the cast of living between 1975 and 1979. Median monthly gross rent, including utilities and fuels, rose 33 percent, from $175 to $232. The data were collected for HUD as part of the annual housing survey, using 1970 census boundaries. Other changes noted for the Chicago, Illinois Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSAX include: v * ...About 6 percent of the housing units -151,900 of 2,623,500 units - were built during 1975-1979. / ...Home owners with a mortgage paid about 18 percent of their income for selected monthly housing costs in 1979, which was about the same asf 1975. The median annual income of these homeowners increased 44 percent, from $20,700 to $29,900. t • ...Renter households paid about 23 percent of their income for gross rent in 1979 as compared to 22 percent in: 1975. The median annual income of these renters increased from $9,800 to $12,500 or >28 percent. costly to government payrolls and the private sector, and urged that the next national holiday be for Thomas Jefferson. Members voting yes wanted the national holiday few King. Illinois -- Voting no Philip Crane. NICARAGUA -- Dealing a setback to President Reagan's Central American policy, the House passed, 228 for and 195 against, a bill prohibiting covert U.S. aid to insurgents fighting the Marxist Sandinista regime in Nicaragua. The bill (HR 2760) was sent to the Senate., Members voting yes wanted to stop the secret aid. Illinois Voting no: Philip Crane. SENATE STANDARDS -- By a vote of 75.for and 18 against, the Senate delayed until Oct. 15 or later the effective date of new work rules the Office of Personnel Management has proposed for civil servants. The sweeping changes, which are advocated by the Administration and opposed by unions representing federal workers, would give more weight to merit and less to seniority in determining a civil servant's salary and job security. This vote occurred during debate on an appropriations bill (HR 3329) conference report that later was approved and sent to the White House. Sen. PaulTrible, R-Va. who voted for the delay, said,'We have no reason to assume that this untried system will result in a more effective and efficient workforce." ... Opponent James Abdnor, R-S.D., said the changes "will improve the efficiency and effectiveness in the federal government." Senators voting yes wanted to delay the so-called pay-for-performance rules for civil servants. Illinois--Alan Dixon, D, voted yes. Charles Percy, R, voted yes. WHO KNOWS 1. What is the motto of Ohio? 2. Where is the Eisen­ hower Museum located? 3. How does a kilometer compare with a mile? 4. What famous institu­ tion was founded August 10, 1846? 5. Where may one find *-S. a- ® 1X16 llWCmCIH t DlCMv*l is the nation whose God is the Lord"? 6. What is the significance of the equinoxes? 7. How do the equinoxes differ from the solstices? 8. What two U.S. presi­ dents were descended from Pocahontas? Aaswtn Is Whs Kam 1. With God, all things are possible. . 2. Abilene, Kansas. 3. Five-eighths of n mile. 4. The Smithsonian Insti­ tute. 5. Psalms 33:12. 6. The points at which the sun crosses the equator --days and nights are equal. 7. Solstices are the points •t which the sun is far­ thest from the equator. 8. William Henry Harri­ son and Benjamin Harri­ son. High Water If the ice on Greenland and Antarctica melted, so much water would be released that oceans would rise and drown coastal cities, according to the National Geographic Society. from HISTORY'S SCRAPBOOK DATES AND EVEDTS FROM YESTEDYEADS August 18, 1953--Mossedegh overthrown in Iran by Shah andCiA. August 19,1960--American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Pow­ ers found guilty of espionage in the Soviet Union and sentenced to 10 years in prison. August 20, 1910--J.E. Fickel fired first gun from air­ plane, over Long Island. August 21, 1936--Wilt Chamberlain, professional bas­ ketball's all-time leading scorer, bom Philadelphia. August 22,1787--John Fitch gives successful demonstra­ tion of his steamboat on the Delaware River. Operated by mechanical oars, it speeds along at 3 mph. August 23,1904--Automobile tirechain patented. August 24,1912--Congress decrees that Alaska shall be a territory with a bicameral legislature. For Your Information Dear friends. What to tell the children when a death oc­ curs in the family? The answer - tell them "the truth". A simple explanation of the fact that death occurs eventually to all living things is the most wholesome for the child. It is far better than pretending that grandma has merely "gone away for awhile". Respectfully, c< t <-X * PETER Ml JUSTEN & SON FUNERAL HOMt MtHtNRV ILLINOIS 385 0063 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! I! CALL LORRAINE MONAHAN 385-5475 i aim WUCmi °6t/G No *Tion mitt* mpmnti * ROYAL WELCOME Know YoOf Aroa-Royal Wolcomo Does It Bost & Sert)icC Pro)""""0 Director IACX WALSH, ASEKT EAMR. WALSH, BMKIt INSURANCE t I0WS Fire. Auto. form. Life Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES SOU W. Elm St.. McHenry 315-3)00 DENNIS CONWAY AUTO.UK.FMf State Fan Ins. Co. 331* W Elm (tree* McHenry III. 3M-7III 1AMES a MclNTEE, LAWYER AVAIL ASIC TO PRACTICE IN: Personal Injury Trials Business Corporations Wills Probate Divorce-Reel Estate Wofkmen s Compensation 143* W ttm Street McHenry II For appointment phone: 315 2440 Farim Equipment George P. Freund, Inc. Cose • New Hellene 4102 W. Crystal laheRd. McHenry Bus. 385-0420 Res. 385-0227 McNENRY COUNTY OFFICE MACHINES SALES. SERVICE t RENTALS Mon.-Set. »-5:30 Friday til t:00 M Grant St.. Crystal lake Phone: 4S*-I22* DR. LEONARD BOTTARI 1303 Richmond Rd.-AAcHenry Eyes Eiamined-Contoct lenses Classes Fitted Mon. Tues.. Thurs. Fri. 4 *pm Tuos. Thurs.. Fri. 7-fpitt Set. f:30-3pm Phone: 3S5-4I5I or 385-22*2 McHENRY DENTAL CENTER DR. C.J. LUDFORD DR. KEVIN WEORZN OPEN 3 EVENINGS A WEEK UNTIL 8:30 P.M. ft SAT. 385-1360 We have Laughing GOB I I.V. Sedation RADIAL TIRES FOR ALL CARS Europa Motors, Inc. 2311 Rt». 120 >15-315-0700 SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMSER OF COMMERCE 305-4300 FAMILY SERVICE ft MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 4302-G West Crystal Lake Rd.. McHenry, ll. 400S0 •15-305-4400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS LINE McHenry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Parents Anonymous meetings on Tuesday. Ceil 015-330-0000 --• ^ STATE CHAMiER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217-522-5514 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202-755-0440 * Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. week days (Ever had.o problem involving the federal government and not known where to calif And than been given the runaround or referfals by persons who meant well but didn't know how to help? Ten specialists available at this cantor.) NATIONAL RUN-AWAY SWITCHSOARD Illinois Phono: 000-972-4004 (For confidential conversations on problems dealing with run-awoy children.) MOVING HOTLINE Phone 000-424-9213 (Complaints about interstate moving by companies, buses or trains. Sponsored by Interstate Commerce commission.) NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Phone 000-424-9393 (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: 000-252-2070 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 000-430-2444 (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 000-523-2929 P.O. Sox 1407, Rockville. Md. 20050 (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 312-793-3500 Chicago, III. •IRTHRIGHT Pregnant? Need Help? Counseling Service. 305-2999. 24 hours Answering Service. YOUTH SERVICE OUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 4719 W. Elm St., McHenry Phona: 344-3240 24 hours Crisis Intervention and Confidential Coun­ seling for youth and families. ILLINOIS STATE CHAMIER HOTLINE Phone: 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on gover- ment regulations. MENTAL HEALTH 1-000 092-0900 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 NEIGHOORHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION Post Office Sox 17400 Washington, D.C., 20041 Phone (703)^71-0404 McHENRY COUNTY CETA OUTREACH CENTER 444 Russel Ct. Woodstock.il. 40091 (015)330-7100 JOS TRAINING OFFERED McHENRY COUNTY ASSOCATION FOR THE RETARDED Robert G. lambourn. Executive Director Phone:344 l230 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (015) 455-3311 McHENRY COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL SOO-092-3272 Monday through Friday, 0:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC. •00-942-3940 Free legal representation in civil cases to low income persons. Landlord-tenant disputes, domestic violence or improper denial of benefits such as Social Security, Public Aid. Food Stamps, General Assistance i Unem­ ployment Insuranca SUPPORT GROUP FOR MEN WHO PATTER Meets every Thursday 4*7 p.m. For information call 330- COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS McHenry Coiinty Chapter(For bereaved parents) Call 305-5732 V