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Thnnchy, Mr 19St •MiiHiHiniiiuiinuiuiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittiiiimuiHiim Representative Makes Report^ by State Representative C* Robert MrClory ' " fib yiSf %rhem^!r ftie^Cfateway a l p e n d n ^ n t -- t h e B l u j f r B a l l o t ? W- the Gateway amendment, which was overwhelmingly approved by the, voters in the general election la?t Xovember, makes the future amendment ot our .^llinoia Constitution much easier. It also enables us ,to ' vote ihree propositions in the same election, ' _ Whereas only * one • proposition at a time could be submitted pre- T l o u s l y ; " * " , r - • A major problem of the ,67-th Illinois General Assembly is to decide (by & two-thirds vbtf> of both ,-chambers) wJiiih . ef . the fourteen articles of the Constitution are to be the subject of ^Uropo^ed amendments. The three or leSs proposals which ate approves by tbe legislature Will be submitted to the voters at the general efection in November, 1952.* Such proposals as ane then approved by two-thirds of the electors voting on the proposition, or by a majority of all those who , vote at the election, will be declared enacted. The three Articles of the 1870 Constitution receiving; ^principal attention are Article IV (Reapportionment of Senatorial districts), Article VI (the Judicial Article)) and Article IX (the Revenue Article). Proposed revision of the Revenue Article is directed at the inequitable and unworkable personal property tax. and is also intended to broaden. the types of taxes that may be imposed by the Rtate and local taxing bodies. {jpAU of the proposals submitted thus far exclude anv possibility of a graduated income tax. -The crux of the amendments to the Revenue Article consists of ft provision for authority to impose a "Classified" property tax. Under the present constitutional provision all property must be taxed equally. Obviously, a bank account paying 1 percent interest should not be taxed at the same -flfrate as a piece of income producing real estate. But that is the present constitutional requirement. Desire to permit a "classified" property tax is coupled with fear of a state "income" tax. Members of the General-Assembly appear to be convinced that any proposed amendment that did not specifically preclude the imposition of a graduated income tax would be ^defeated at the polls. The Constitution of 1$70 provided for Senatorial reapportion- McHENBY PLAINfctALEft ' , meat every 10 yfears baaed upon population. Thefe has been no such reapportionment since 1910. A revision of this Article (Article IV) would relocate the boundaries of the districts from which state Senators and Representatives 'are elected. If carried out on the basis of population alone, control of the Illinois General Assembly would go to Cook county, which now has ojnly ninteen of the fifty-one Senatorial districts. While .it is possible that some reapportionment amendment will be submitted, it is unlikely that any such proposition would provide for the wresting of control of the legislature by Chicago and Cook county. Revision of the Judicial Article (Article VI) is sponsored principally by lawyers with the intention of (1) removing the courts from politics, and (2) promoting a more efficient and expeditious administration of justice. As the d i s t r i c t w h i c h i n c l u d e s C o o k county has only, one of the seven Supreme Court justices, Chifego lawyers are also pressing for a percentage of representation on the highest court more consistent with its percentage of population to the total for thp state. Since the 7th Supreme Court district includes not only Cook county, but also Lake, £>uPage. Kankakee and Will counties, this district would be entitled to at least four of the seven justices if population alone were used as the basis for court representation. Downstate legislators would be expected to block any such proposal. It is unlikely that any proposal for a major revision of the Judicial Article will be attempted in the current legislative Session. The subject is much too controversial and in too nebulous a stage. With a good possibility that reapportionment and amendment of the JQdical Article will be sidetracked this session, what are the chances for other propositions? The Banking Article (Article XI) may well be a second propdsition on the 1952 ballot. The sole purpose- of such an amendj ment would be to remove the provisions imposing stockholders' ] "double" liability. "Double" liability features of federal law were removed many years ago giving to national banks an advantage over our state banks. Only two or three other states still retain tljis feature of our early law. An interesting proposition presented by the House's youngest member, 23-year-old Alan Dixon, would amend Article IV by reducing the minimum voting age from 21 to 18. A n o t h e r p r o p o s i t i o n w o u l d amend Article* IV and V to require annual sessions of the legislature instead of every two years as at present. A proposed amendment to Articll IV offered by four Chicago Senators would remove most of ' the legislative control over the city of Chicago, and permit it to have almost complete autonomy. Watch for the vote in the final days of the present legislative session ending June 30. The General Assembly will decide whai p r o p o s i t i o n s ( n o t - m o r e t h a n three) to look for on the ballot when we vote for president in Xovember, 1952. Mlacv ACCIDENT RECORH ONE OF SORRIEST SYMBOLS OF TIMES One of the sorriest symbols of our times is America'^, automobile accident record. Almost 500,000 casualties in 1950 were the direct result of speeding. One out of every three Americans who lost their livessjn last year's wrecks met death cause . someone was driving too fast. Sn&ed had been cau'sing a greater percentage of accidents year after year. In 1950, speed was a greater factor in traffic casualties than at any time in history. Traffic laws and law enforcement are part of the answer. Engineering will help soni'e. But with perfect roads and perfect police work, the man behind the wheel can continue to exceed the speed limit if he wants to or if he isn't thinking. Keep this in mind when you drive. Stay within speed limits and you'll be doing your full part .in a crusade to Peduce automobile accidents by one third. TWICE TOLD TALES Twwrty-Flve Year* On July 1, 1926. occurred a change in the personnel of the West McHenry State bank when Parker S. Webster succeeded Carl W. Stenger as president and Gerald J. Carey became a new vicepresident and general manager Of the financial institution. William Martin, reporter on the Plaindealer, is laid up this week with an infected foot, a light case of blood poisoning. Miss ifilla Rothermel has been promoted to. the position of chief operator at the local exchange of the Illinois vBell Telephone company, to succeed Miss Adele Heimer (Mrs. A. J. Butler) who was recently married. Burglars entered the Polly Prim tavern some time during last Thursday night and got away with about $75 in cash and several cartons of cigarettes. A deal was closed last week whereby the Woodstock American was purchased by the Woodstock Sentinel Co., headed by Charles F. Renich, publisher of the McHenry Plaindealer. Dr. FT Floyd Cannon announces the opening of offices in the Pries building for the general practice of medicine and surgery. Another change of ownership in one of McHenry's business establishments took place the fore part of the week when the (allor shop and cleaning business of Joe Dit- Way Back When . Ill* first known landscape artilt was a Cro-Magnon who lived about 14,000 years ago near what is now Kisslerloch in Switzerland. The subject of his picture was a remarkably life-like reindeer browsing in the grass beside a pool of water. Canvas for this prehistoric work of art was a piece of reindeer antler, . IF rrs WORTH DOING It's Worth Doing Right There is No Substitute For Good Plastering. Phone McHenry 411-R trich in Centerville was purchased by Robert Duda of Fox Lake. Ground is to be broken shortly for the new St. Mary's sanitarium at McHenry, according to an announcement made today by members of the(board of governors^ Forty Years Ago J. Mj Preston is driving one of the classiest outfits to be found in McHenry these days. All seats 10 cents at the Central Saturday and Sunday. The motiograph. the latest thing in moving pictures. J. J. Vycital, the hustling Centervllle hardware dealer. }ias invested in a high-wheel automobile which will come in very handy in a business way. The feed elevator at Terra Cotta was destroyed bv fire last Sunday morning. The origin of the fire is unknown although it, is. thought a spark from a passing locomotive caused the b 1 a z e. which entailed a loss of $1,00Q to the owner of the building. The marriage of Henry Simon, son of Mrs. Jacob K. Leickem of this place, was solemnised at St. Joseph's Catholic church, Chicago, at 9 o'clock Wednesday. While cranking an engine *on ^ large hydroplane that had just been taken from the factory and launched into the river, Charles Rietesel suffered a broken nose when the crank handle struck him. The blow was a terrific one and .the victim surely is lucky to escape as he did. Announcements were received in McHenry last Saturday of the marriage of Miss Zue Adelaide Gallaher and Mr. Arthur Albert Greenberg. both of Milwaukee. | PUBLIC PULSE] (All communications for this de- >artanent must be signed by the writer, otherwise they will not be pabhshed. The Plaindealer iaritee ita readers to express tkeir pinions ia theee columns.) A VISITORS VIEW TARPAIIUHS - CANVAS GOODS LARGE SELECTION OF MATERIALS ORDER EARLY SpecUUxlng la Stor* and Rasidence Awnings . McHENRY AWNING CO. McHenry 571-W-2 Xmy Thonneson. Prop To the business firms and general public who patronize. McHenry: I have just had the privilege of visiting your city tor business, as well as making a few purchases while there. Because another car had Violated the diagonal parking lines, I had to do likewise. Several people witnessed this parking. Your officer of short standing gave me a ticket to appear Saturday. As I was not able to appear I was forced to pay a heavy penalty. The reason I am writing this column is that I don't believe the merchants of McHenry want to chase business out of town. I would suggest you find an officer more understanding and cooperative, one who would have the ability to handle people under most distasteful conditions and still have them | conditions feel friendly toward McHenry- and what it stands for, a friendly little town. May this criticism help your friendly town rather than chase business as did your neighboring town of. Antioch under tbe Jack Miller ^ A frequent vis* ' " 8 * ' ! • ' 1 ' • ! •• ! " [ ' 4 * ' 1 * < • < •• •• • • ' f r < •' t ' I f 1' i' •!• • We Cordially Invite You to Attend JOSEPH'S CARNIVAL : RICHMOND. ILLINOIS ^ iRIDAY. SATURDAY and SUNDAY JULY 6. 7. 8. 1951 «• You will enjoy our Fish Fry Friday evening and Family Style Turkey and Han Dinner :on < j Sunday (12 to 3 D.S.T.). • 1951 Plymouth Belvedere and Other Desirable ;; Prizes Given Away.--Games of All Kinds. Location: U.S. Hwy. 12 and HI. 31, Near Junction ;; :: of 111. 173, •{..x-K-X-•H-!11!1 '1'<"!'•!'1 'MIHUII 8 i <'8 1 ! Ml h O T I C NOW YOU CAN HAVE HOME LIVERY OF PACKAGED LIQUORS. PHONE 347 FREE DELIVERY SERVICE IN JHE McHENRY AREA. WINES - LIQUORS - CASE BEER and MIX. v CUBS INN GREEN STREET rn • McHENRY, ILL DR. JOHN T. GRA¥, OPTOMETRIST 532 Main Street McHenry. I1L EYES EXAMINED and GLASSES FITTED, noose Calls by Appointment. -- Qdtrk Repair Service. HOI KS DAILY: 9:00 A. M. -- 12:00 Nooa 1:00 P. M. -- 6:30 P. M. Tnes. and Fri. Eves: 6:30 P. M. -- 9:60 P. M. Thursday l»y Appointment Only PHONE McHENRY 186 If no answer phone McHenry 682 • rrs A rtiQififi *7 ^ ; Wise Tracks to a • ft Vv rrn « a Home lmprorcments "** last ci lifetime Haw do you buy a new car? Are you one of those people who buy on love at first sight? / MADE W I T H <<§ READY-MIXED CONCRETE Helps your contractor give you a better job with less muss e ^ Wot dozens of improvements *aroand your home or place of feasines*, no other material •fers the service and economy «££resafe, permanent concrete. If jou are planning • new walk, driveway, foundation, porch or garage floor--build it the convenient, low cost way with RgMdy-Mixtd Concrete McHenry Sand And Gravel Company PHONE McHENRY S7-J 806 FRONT STREET McHENRY. ILL. Or do you check cars feature for feature, price for price--then pick the one that gives you the tnost for your money? t -- Whichever you are, we'd like to suggest that you come in and see our 1951 Buicks. It's a sure bet that you'll go for the swift, smart look of a SPECIAL, SUPER or ROADMASTER--you'll fall seriously in love with the pace and Tene in HENRY J. TA.YLOR. AflC NefwoH. Mondoy tv+r power of its bonnet-filling engine. And it's a cinch you'll go for the : room and richness of those Buick interiors -- the serene smoothness of Dynaflow Drive* and all-coil springing. But don't let your emotion be die only judge --be sure to get the practical picture too. (•' . Note that the power that gives you such a big kick here comes from Buick's famed valve-in-head Fireball Engine--which means you get a lot of miles from each gallon --id gas you bigr. Note that the silken ease you enjoy with Dynaflow* goes hand in hand with real money savings in maintenance costs. Above all, note what a Buick's price tag includes -- how much more sheer automobile you get in a Buick than the same money would buy elsewhere. How about making tracks to our showroom right soon--checking thoroughly into the matter--and see If you don't fall in love with a smart-buy Buick? 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