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'lne Law Serves You FUGITIVE FATHERS DON'T br ESCAPE SUPPORT PAY - MENTS FOR FAMILIES. . . Many fathers who flee across ' states lines in an effort to avoid ; their duties to their families 1 are surprised when it doesn't work, according to the Illinois State Bar Association. The ISBA said the determin­ ation of wives and mothers who have been left behind plus an ' agreement among various states to serve as collection agencies for each other, pulls the rug out from under many unsuspecting fugitive fathers. The law by which the states work together to thwart this type of truancy is the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Sup­ port act, appropriately dubbed "The Runaway Pappy Law." The law is in effect, with some variations, in all fifty states. Stated simply the interstate , agreements provide that any \ husband who is legally respon­ sible for the support of a wife or family and whose where­ abouts is known, can be brought to terms presuming that he is collectible. All a wife or mother has to do is file her claim for sup­ port (for child or herself) with t the appropriate authority, which in Illinois is the state's at­ torney in her county. Her claim is forwarded to a court in the other state, which orders the father to make payments. A father has the right to con­ test any claim for support even without returning to the state in which it originated. He can object in his local court and a wife or mother can send her reply so that both sides get a hearing. In most cases by far, the father ends up paying. Usually, he pays the court in his state which forwards the money to the court in the wife's state, for payment to her. Hundreds of ,[ thousands of dollars are sent back home in just this way, the ISBA said. Aside from the "Runaway The Drivers Pappy Law" there are recipro­ cal agreements among the states to enforce any judge­ ment handed down before the father left the state. Under the Uniform Enforcement of For­ eign Judgements law, for ex­ ample, one state will undertake to enforce a divorce decree, or similar order granted in an­ other state. Even the unwed father finds no refuge in another state, since paternity judgements can be en­ forced across state lines. PHYSICAL EXAM, IMMUN­ IZATION REQUIRED FOR MANY YOUNGSTERS ENT­ ERING SCHOOL The Illinois State Bar as­ sociation reminds parents that any child enrolled in any Ill­ inois school for the first time must have a physical examin­ ation and immunizations for certain specified diseases. The ISBA said the law re­ quires innoculations for meas­ les, smallpox, tetanus, diph­ theria, polio and whooping cough in the case of a child enrolled for the first time in any pub­ lic, private or parochial school, unless exemption Is granted. The immunization require­ ment is subject to medical ap­ proval and both the immuniza­ tions and physical examination are waived upon request of par­ ents based on constitution­ al grounds, the ISBA stated. Each non-exempted child is required to take a physical examination before he enters kindergarten (or first grade) and again before he enters the fifth and ninth grades. Exam­ inations also are required for children of any grade level en­ tering a new school -- if they have not been previously ex­ amined according to the law. Whenever necessary, school authorities may require addi­ tional examinations. Immunizations against the specified diseases are required for non-exempted youngsters entering the Illinois school sys­ tem for the first time, whether as kindergarteners, first grad­ ers, or new state residents. Im­ munizations or booster im­ munizations may also bev re­ quired by the Department of Public Health for students en­ tering the fifth and ninth grades. A physician who feels a child should not have certain of the required innoculations can in­ dicate that fact on the phys­ ical examination form and still satisfy the requirements of the law. Each school is responsible for maintaining a cumulative record on the physical examin­ ations and immunizations tak­ en by its students. The Department of Public Health is authorized to arrange for the examination of a child, should his parents fail to do so. However, no child will be Ex­ amined or immunized if his parent or guardian files a state­ ment of constitutional objec­ tion and presents it to the school board or Teachers Col­ lege board. The fact that a child has been exempted from a physi­ cal examination or immuniza­ tions does not excuse him from participating in , his school's physical education programs, which are prescribed by law. In cases where a physical examin­ ation shows a physical or e- motional condition which pre­ vents participation in courses provided for normal children, special physical education ac­ tivities or a modified course may be requested. Suggest Radios TV For School Weather Bulletin Once again, with the advent of severe weather, the McHenry school system suggests that parents tune to one of the fol­ lowing radio or T.V. stations for school closing information. Tune to one of these stations instead of calling the board office so the school may keep the phone lines clear for emer­ gency calls. WGN - 720 on the dial, 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.; WGN - T.V. Channel 9, on the 6:15 a.m. news report; WIND - 560 on the dial, 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.; WMAQ - 670 on the dial, 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.; WCLR - 890 on the dial, 6:30 a.m. to 8^.m., and WSTK - 105.5 (F.M.) on the dial, 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. The Worry Clinic Martin is wise in trying to learn how to zoom reader, interest for the printed page. The very same story of editorial can be made far more appealing to the eyes merely by following the 10 basic rules of print psychol­ ogy which I developed while di­ recting the Psychology Labor­ atory at Northwestern Univer­ sity. Better scrapbook this col­ umn if you wish to be a writer! By - George W. Crane, Ph. D., M.D. CASE L-561: Martin D.,aged 22, is a journalism student. "Dr. Crane," he began, " my dad studied under you at North­ western university. "He says you developed some rules for making the printed page more appealing to the eye. "Could you briefly outline the secrets of human interest and the print psychology you de­ veloped by use of the tachis- toscope while you directed the Psychology Lab?" PRINT PSYCHOLOGY The tachistoscope (quick ex­ posure instrument) gave my college students momentary or flash exposure to the page. Afterwards, by asking them what they had seen in that brief interval, I soon developed the following basic rules, some of which are at variance with old established printing cus­ tom: (1) Quotation marks are the most dramatic of all print sym­ bols, so they draw the human eyes much as a magnet at­ tracts steel. For quote marks indicate that 2 people are present, and thus anything MIGHT happen, from assault or rape, murder, kid­ naping and theft to love and idealism. (2) Arabic numerals catch the eye faster than written num­ bers; hence, my use of "2* in the above paragraph vs. "two* . For Arabic numerals are an alien set of print symbols and contrast strikingly with the Ro­ man letters of our alphabet. <3) Short paragraphs are in­ trinsically more pleasing than long ones, for the latter sug­ gest textbook material that con­ notes dry, difficult reading. Besides, the short par­ agraphs also have a physio­ logical advantage, for they of­ fer more concluding half lines or quarter lines. And those broken final lines permit the eye to gain a little rest as it sweeps back and forth across the printed page. (4) Single column width wins more readership than wider lines, partly because the lat­ ter connote dry, textbook! sh stuff and are muscularly more fatiguing to the eyes. • It would thus increase readership if the editorials were printed in standard, single-column width. (5) Short sentences also sug­ gest fast action and are thus more dynamic. The usual length of spoken sentences in ordinary conver­ sation is less than 15 words. Yet many textbooks (and even occasional newspaper editor­ ials) will use sentences that run 50 to 75 words before reach­ ing the final period! (6) Parentheses should be employed more often, merely to give variety to the printed page. Instead of setting off all your clauses with commas, oc­ casionally use a set of paren­ theses. (7) Invert sentence structure so you can open your paragraphs with emotion-packed words, in­ stead of the usual dull articles, such as "An," "The* or "A," as well as neutral pronouns like "They" or "He." Contrast these two opening lines: He ran from the scene, ter­ r i f i e d b y . . . . Terrified by the scene, he ran . . . (8) Set up occasional par­ agraphs in bold face type, to give more black contrast to the printed column. Improving Road Signs, Direction And Traffic Control Can Cut Accidents , The auto industry has been the > whipping boy in recent years by ^ those concerned about highway .< safety, but some solid statistics 5 indicate that badly-marked highways and road conditions share the blame for the high traffic toll. , In spite of the great em- •j phasis on automobile saf^tjy fea- tyres. for the past' foj^TJears by the auto industry ana bil­ lions paid by motorists, the traffic toll last year climbed | to a record high of 56,000. ^ And the toll may be even higher i this year. This has prompted many | highway experts to focus their ' attention on faulty highway con­ ditions. Fred Rehm, general r manager of the Automobile Club i of Michigan is emphatic in his f feelings about dangerous road conditions. He recently told a House f subcommittee in Washington ' that if only 5 per cent of the I money being spent on pouring concrete for highways was de­ voted to improving road signs, direction and traffic control, t, accidents would decrease j dramatically. i And, said Rehm, it would » save more lives on highways I than all the safety items pre- « scribed for automobiles. I "Present guidance controls ; -- signs, signals, pavement I markings and road shoulder { hazards -- are causing an un­ told number of accidents, be­ cause drivers are not able to determine what they should do under high-speed conditions," said Rehm. Backing up Rehm's conten­ tion are the results of count­ less tests which show the safe­ ty value of reflectorized high­ way signs, license plates and highway striping. Reflectorized highway directions are visible „ at far greater distance and permit longer periods in which to make safe driving decisions. Tests have proven also that reflectorized license plates make vehicles visible at great­ er distances and permit great­ er judgment by the motorists as to the distance between his vehicle and the one ahead. They also reduce "tailgating". Reflectorized clothing also nas been hailed as a remarkable safety precaution for pedes­ trians. Rehm noted that nearly 2,400 persons were killed on Mich­ igan highways in 1968 -- "90 per cent of which happened on non-freeway type roads". And he thinks the national pattern is the same. He said that how many per­ sons who die because of inad­ equate roadside communi­ cations may never be known because the accidents occur on two-lane country roads where no one has witnessed them. They are then referred to as 4 mystery crashes", he said. Rehm said Michigan had a to­ tal of 576 fatal accidents in 1968, the cause of whi^h was attributed vaguely as "r&n off the road". He said, "It appears that it's easier to report that the driver Jailed, rather than blame it on the road." ON HONOR ROLL Stephen Ormord of 609 N. Mineral Springs drive, McHen­ ry, has been named to the hon­ or roll at Lincoln Christian college for the first six-week period. From The Farm H.M. CORN FOR DAIRY COWS High moisture corn is good feed for dairy cattle. But, you must take its higher water con­ tent into account. Increase to­ tal pounds fed to high produc­ ing cows or you may be dis­ appointed with the results. It takes about 10 pounds of 30 percent moisture corn to equal the feed value of 8 pounds of No. 2 dry corn in a dairy ra­ tion. So you should substitute high moisture corn for dry corn on about a 10 to 8 ratio. CORN PICKER HAS THE ODDS Trying to unclog or adjust your corn picker without stop­ ping it firsts is like walking blindfolded across a busy four- lane highway. Your chances of doing it safely are the same. BAD WEATHER MEANS MORE ACCIDENTS Harvesting when the weather is bad increases both clogging and your chances of getting injured. It is far better to forget about trying to get an ex­ tra two or three loads of corn out of the field each day than to lose an arm or leg to the snapping rolls while trying to pull out wet corn stalks. MAN IS BEST^YET Engineers and designers have spent millions of hours and dol­ lars developing fine safety de­ vices -- but a careful man is still the best one. CATCH UP-DON'T GET CAUGHT UP Many corn harvesting ac­ cidents are due to the great amount of corn to harvest and the short time Illinois farmers have to do it each year. If rain slowed down your harvest this fall, don't be in such a rush to get caught up that you get caught up in your harvest­ ing equipment. Take time to be careful. MULCHING TREES 7 SHRUBS Mulching insulates the soil, prevents alternate freezing and thawing and reduces frost pen­ etration in the root zone. Ground corn cobs, granulat­ ed bark, grass clippings, peat moss, etc., are durable mul­ ches. For shade trees planted this year, spread the mulch 6 inches from the base to a foot or two beyond the hole in which you planted the tree. For ever­ greens, extend the mulch as far as the branch tips. Be careful not to mix the mulch with soil. Sec. 2,| Pg. 2 - Plaindealer - Wed. Nov. 19, 1969 Four to 5 inches of mulch greatly reduces chances of win­ ter injury, especially to ever­ greens. Next summer the mulch will help keep soil temperatures more uniform and prevent grass and weeds from growing in the tree's root zone. PROTECT YOUNG TREES Recently planted trees, not yet thoroughly established and growing well, need protection from winter injury. Sunscald is one common win­ ter hazard to smooth, thin- barked young trees. During brief mild periods, warm sun can stimulate inner bark growth, usually on the southern or southwestern side. Then, freezing weather kills the succulent inner bark. The bark loosens, breaks off and exposes the wood. You can reduce the chances- of this happening by wrapping the tree with paper from the lowest branch to the ground. A tough, crepe-type asphalt- impregnated paper, available in 3 or 4 inch widths, is easy td apply. Start at the lowest branch and spirally wrap the trunk. Tie with soft cord or scotch tape to hold the paper in place. In addition to winter protec­ tion, the paper gives fall- planted trees protection against borers next summer. MFT FUNDS Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie said the state adminstration would not borrow an additional $30 million from motor fuel tax funds authorized in 1968. " Pru­ dent management and tight con­ trols have enabled us to avoid this fiscal last resort," said Ogilvie. A preliminary review of results from the rigid aus- Contribution To Goodwill Tax Deducation Goodwill Industries always issue an on-the-spot receipt for all contributions and this receipt can be applied as a tax deduction, Mrs. Nick (Ag­ nes T.) Adams, local Goodwill terity program initiated in Feb­ ruary indicates savings will ex­ ceed the 10 per cent of biennial appropriations set as a tar­ get by Ogilvie. The General Assembly, in July, 1968, au­ thorized the governor to bor­ row up to $60 million in mo­ tor fuel tax funds to meet the revenue squeeze caused by the invalidation of certain tax mea­ sures passed during the 1967 session. Former Gov. Samuel Shapiro borrowed the first $30 million of the sum last fall. representative, has reported. "The white ticket issued by the driver or the representa­ tive should be retained by the donor," Mrs. Adams said. "Government taxing agencies have always recognized the val­ idity of the Goodwill receipt and hence should be safely filed." Only bonded drivers and rep­ resentatives can issue a re­ ceipt for materials received. This is another feature which makes Goodwill Industries un - ique. For this reason most Good­ will collection depots are sta­ tioned near the home of the representative and provides the service of obtaining a signed receipt. This is a convenience and asset not afforded by pub­ licly placed depositories. In addition this program provides therapy and remuneration for a handicap in the community. (9) Avoid italics, for they are weak in visual appeal! In­ stead, use bold face or run the word in CAPITAL letters. (10) If you write a gossip column or print letters from readers, put the names in bold face. For further rules, send for my booklet "How to Write Salable Copy," enclosing a long stamped, return envelope, plus 20 cents. (Always write to Dr. Crane in care of this newspaper, enclos­ ing a long stamped, addressed envelope and 20 cents to cov­ er typing and printing costs when you send for one of his booklets.) How Clan I? by Anne Ashley Q. How can I clean imita­ tion-leather upholstery? A. This will usually clean nicely with mild soap and luke­ warm water. Then, to prevent cracking and peeling, follow the washing with a thin coat of petroleum jelly. Q. How can I polish copper? A. One effective method con­ sists of pouring a small a- mount of kitchen cleanser on the metal, then rubbing over this with a slice of lemon until a nice shine appears. Rinse thor­ oughly. Q. Is there anything I can do to restore color to faded cre­ tonne curtains? A. First launder the curtains and iron them. Then, while they're still warm from your iron, go over the design care­ fully with a wax crayon. Then put some plain paper over your artwork, and press again with a hot iron. Your curtains should then look much brighter and more colorful. Q. What is a good way to clean or wash clear-plastic wa­ ter glasses? A. Wash them in hot water in which some cream of tar­ tar has been dissolved. Soak for a few minutes, then rinse and dry. Q. How can I make light, fluf­ fy fillings for pillows I am making? A. Cut a roll of cotton into small squares and heat these in the oven for a half-hour, being careful not to let them scorch. Each square will swell to twice its original size. Q. How can I , when driving a nail or screw near the end or edge of a board, prevent the wood from splitting? A. By boring small "pilot holes" first before driving your nails or screws. Q. How can I prevent window glass from streaking as I wash , it?, A. By adding a little vin­ egar to your wash water ... this also adds sparkle to the glass. Q. What is a quick and easy way to thicken gravy, other than the usual flour-and-water mix­ ture? A. By the addition of some instant mashed potatoes. Q. How can I mend a plastic tablecloth that has a rip or tear in it? A. Cut a piece .of plastic from a plastic food bag just large enough to cover the rip or hole. Lay a cloth over this plastic patch and press with a warm iron. Be sure your iron isn't too hot, or it will melt the plastic and stick ... just warm enough to seal the patch to the tablecloth. Q. How can I store hats so that their crowns won't be crushed? A. Crumple up some news­ papers to fit into the crowns of the hats, then pack them in boxes. Many other such tips on the care of clothing in gen­ eral are contained in my house­ hold manual. Q.^ How can I apply enamel to brass so that it will ad­ here? A. The brass must be care­ fully pretreated. Wash it thor­ oughly with any household cleanser that doesn't contain soap, then wipe down with de­ natured alcohol. This should in­ sure your enamel's adhering. LEAF BEETLE Quarantine areas have been enlarged in ten Illinois counties in an attempt to combat the spread of the cereal leaf beetle, an insect that devours most small grains. Involved are all or parts of Champaign, Cook, Ford, Iroquois, Livingston, Mc­ Lean, Moultrie, Piatt, Shelby and Will counties. These coun­ ties, along with Clark, Douglas, Edgar, Grundy, Kankakee and Vermilion, have been under partial quarantine since Aug. 15, 1968. The cereal leaf beetle is a black insect less than a quarter of an inch long. Both the beetle and the larvae at­ tack small grain plants, their roots and seeds. The beetle was first found in Illinois in Will County in May 1965 and since has spread to 15 other coun­ ties in the state. The public should be aware of the fact that Goodwill Indus­ tries serves only handicapped men and women in a rehabili­ tation and straining program. Unlike other agencies, at Good­ will tl)e trainees must be dis­ advantaged or handicapped, not able-bodied. They need and de­ serve training for gainful em­ ployment with private concerns. For complete information and pickup arrangements, call Mrs. Adams. The Goodwill truck will be in McHenry Friday, Nov. 28.