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Thursday, April 11, 1963 THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER Capiloi Report Congress is again faced with legislation calling for a subsidy of Urban Mass Transportation. The principal bill, H. R. 3881, sponsored by Rep. Albert Rains of Alabama, proposes a $500 million federal cash subsidy which would be available exclusively ^to municipally own- Ml transportation systems and ^ in which the state or local governments would be required to share up to 50 per cent of the cost of many of the subsidized programs. A second proposal sponsored by Senator Frank Lausche of Ohio, which Appears already to have been rejected by the Congress, would provide a federal guarantee of revenue bonds issued for the construction of new or additional mass transit systems, whether publicly or privately owned, with a maximum federal authorization of $1 billion. There is justifiable interest in our 12th Congressional district for some program of assistance to Urban Mass Transportation, especially in view of the recent abandonment of the North Shore Line and the financial problems faced by the various railroad systems serving Lake, McHenry and Boone counties. The suburban and commuter communities of Lake and McHenry counties are particularly concerned by any reduction or elimination of service to and from Chicago. In addition, of course, the services of various bus lines and the C.T.A. are closely tied in with the welfare of our 12th district citizens. But the big push for a federally financed program cornea from the New York area where commuters residing in New Jersey, Connecticut and New York State suburbs are operating (m a day-to-day basis assisted! by a myriad of state and local problems which help keep the trains running. Other large cities, including Chicago, are also applying some pressures for a federal program. In the face of a federal deficit estimated at from $10 to $15 billion, it can hardly be argued that the federal government can better afford such a program than can the states and municipalities involved. A federally financed program may be further challenged by the fact that San Francisco citizen* recently voted a $750 million bond issue to be retired from local taxes in order to provide a comprehensive metropolitan transit system for the San Francisco Bay area. As one can see, this is larger than the entire proposed federal progran which would be aimed at curing the transit problems in every metropolitan area in the nation. And under the definition of metropolitan area, the bill* would! include every city and village having a population of 2,500 or more -- and there are more than 6000 such metropolitan areas." Of course, the figure of $500 million in this federal bill is completely unrealistic. It is reliably estimated that federal expenditures would amount to $10 to $15 billion in the next few years--if this bill is enacted. Indeed, this proposed Urban Mass Transportation program would dwarf any existing federal subsidy program enacted so far, including the huge agricultural subsidy program which has plagued our nation since its first modest enactment back in 1933 with an appropriation of $3 million and which amounted last year to approximately $5 billion. No one can question the importance of our great metropolitan areas to the welfare of the nation as a whole. Still, members of Congress representing states such as Nebraska, Idaho, Nevada and North Dakota may wonder why their taxpayers should be called upon to finance local transportation for those far-removed individuals residing in and about our great cities. Is the failure or refusal of our state and local governments to provide legislation favoring mass transit facilities justification for tapping the federal treasury again? The interstate aspects of mass transit in the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut area are not reasons for the failure of the local and state governments to provide interstate arrangements. Indeed, this has been accomplished significantly with respect to such complex subjects as ferry service, tunnels and bridges constructed under the authority of the multi-state New York Post Authority. Underlying this and other subjects involving new federal spending programs is the effect of additional federal obligations at a time when a sharp reduction in taxes is needed to promote a healthy domestic economy. 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C00NEY Alderman -- First Ward F O R . . . • Balanced Industrial Growth • Desire For Progress • Needed Representation QUALIFICATIONS . . . • Contracting Knowledge • Business Experience • College Education • Yoqr Consideration at the Polls April 16th Will be Greatly Appreciated -- J-^erdonafd -- Mrs. Alpha Pedersen and Mrs. Ethel Holly of Riverview Camp and Mrs. Mabel Johnson and Mrs. Agnes Wissell of Fox River Valley Camp, R.N.A., attended the first meeting of the season of the McHenry County Past Oracles club held at the home of Mrs. Florence Vopalek in Huntley, Tuesday, April 2, with thirty members present. Plans were made for their annual luncheon to be held at the Virginian in Crystal Lake on May 7. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Page returned last week from a mother's vacation in Florida where they visited the former's sister, Mrs. William Heine, and husband and the latter's son, Alfred, and family in St. Petersburg. They also called on the Stephen Schmitts and the Frank Hays in St. Petersburg and spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Martin in Summerfield, Fla. Mr. and Mrs. George Anderson, Ginny, Robin and Danny of Milwaukee, Wis., visited her grandmother, Mrs. Nellie Bacon, Saturday, enroute to Marengo to visit their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bienapfl accompanied by Mrs. Roy Kirchoff of Sunnyside visited Mrs. Bienapfl's sister, Mrs. Alma Riggs, in Silver Lake, Wis., Thursday. Mrs. Nick M. Justen and daughter, Clarene, have returned to their home on Green street from a trip to Menlo Park, Calif., where they spent the last nine weeks in the home subject, as Republican Governors William Scraton of Pennsylvania and George Romney of Michigan, as well as many Democratic leaders have expressed support of the Urban Mass Transportation bill. However, unless a specific new source of federal revenue to offset this enormous outlay can be found and unless other equities are presented, there appears to be no logical basis for this member of Congress to support such a Mass Transit measure. of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Whittemore. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hollowell, Jr., and children of Elgin and Mrs. Erie Geer of Crystal Lake were dinner guests in the George H. Johnson home Friday evening. Mrs. Elvera Durland has returned from a few months visit with her4 daughters, Mrs. Mary Kauss and family in Mexico' City and Mrs. Jane Kidder, husband and children and also a niece and husband, Mr. and Mrs. William Wenks, in San Jose, Calif., as well as many other relatives and friends in Mexico, California and Scottsdale, Ariz. She made the trip by car and was accompanied home by Mrs. Joanne Rulien of Spring Grove who had been visiting relatives in Seattle, Wash., and Chula Vista, 6alif„ Mrs. Peter A. Freund, Mrs. Joseph B. Stilling, Mrs. Alfred Weingart, Mrs. A. P. Freund and Miss "Toots" Hay attended a dinner held in a Chicago hotel Saturday. Mrs/' William Herman and daughters and Mrs. A. P. Freund were visitors in the Richard Frett home in Crystal Lake Friday. The Fretts' five year old son, Christopher, who underwent bone surgery in Sherman hospital, Elgin, the week before returned home Thursday but will be confined to a cast for some time. The Leonard Burge family of Grayslake were callers in the home of her mother, Mrs. Mabel Powers, Sunday, who accompanied them to Woodstock for a visit in the David Powers home. Clinton Martin returned Sunday from Summerfield, Fla., where he spent the winter. Mrs. Lloyd Grattdh of Woodstock and her guests, Miss Estelle Thompson of Lansing, Minn., and Miss Ella Marie Lausen of Austin, Minn., were visitors in the Robert Thompson home Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson of Kansasville, Wis., visited relatives here Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. George Rauen, Mr. and Mrs. A1 Amo and Mrs. Harold Rolfs of Kenosha, Wis., were McHenry visitors Sunday. The men folks visited relatives while the ladies attended a POSTAL TRUCKS ADD NEW CHILD SAFETY DEVICE A step in the direction of preventing of child fatalities and injuries is being made by the Post Office department, it was announced by Postmaster LeRoy M. Smith. Front view reflective discs are being installed on vehicles to provide a clear view of children who might be playing or walking close to the front of postal trucks. Mail carriers will be able to see the front bumper and anyone who may be ahead of the vehicle before driving forward. The suggestion that a stainless steel disc mounted above the windshild would allow sufficient vision to see small children and thus prevent acshower given for Miss Sally Niesen at the Legion home. Mrs. Nellie Bacon observed her eighty-fifth birthday at her home on Main street Wednesday, April 3. The day was a happy one for her with relatives and friends calling to extend congratulations and share her three birthday cakes. She was the recipient of flowers and plants and many other gifts as well as many cards from well wishers. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith, Mrs. Kate Weingart, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Freund, Mr. and Mrs. George Waspi, Mrs. Mary Schmitt, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Schmitt and Marvin Huff attended the wake for Joe Huff in Belvidere Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Winkleman have returned from six weeks vacation in Deerfield Beach, Fla. While there they also visited friends at Pompano Beach, West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. Mrs. Agnes Wissell accompanied by her son, James Wissell, and wife of Hebron returned Monday from a weekend visit with Pfc. Richard Wissell in -"Fort Leavenworth, Kans. Mr. and Mrs. John R. Freund visited their children, Mrs. Jay Seymour and family in Wheeling and the Norman Freund family in Wauconda, Sunday. cidents, was made by a mail carrier driver. The suggestor used the top of his wife's stainless steel kitchen garbage container in experimenting with his idea. Refinements were made by post office engineers after trials were conducted to determine its benefits. Reaction by drivers using the device, during the study was extremely favorable and the Post Office depart mpnt ordered 20,000 of them for installation on vehicles used for delivery of mail in city neighborhoods, and suburban routes. The discs are being installed on 1,847 vehicles in the Chicago region comprising the states of Illinois and Michigan. The discs have been installed on three vehicles at the McHenry post office. In addition to the discs, 44,- 000 postal vehicles nationwide have had safety seat belts installed to protect employees in the event of serious vehicle accidents. Drivers of vehicles without seat belts are instructed to keep doors closed while in motion so that they will not be thrown from the trucK should an accident occur. SCOUT TROOPS TAKE PART IN FIRST AID MEET BE WISE - USE THE CLASSIFIEDS With twenty-six patrols competing, ten scout troops in McHenry county were represented at the Kishwaukee district first aid meet held recently. During the height of this activity over 225 scouts, scouters, and officials were spread over the gymnasium floor of the Clarence Olson Junior high school in Woodstock. Each competing patrol consisted of five or more scouts. Each patrol solved four problems involving typical accidents. Three simulated mishaps involved injuries to "one" patient while the fourth had two victims. The patrols are graded not only on their analysis and technique in treating hp Nta< the patient, but are obliged tcj^f have the proper solution withirk« a prescribed time limit. Captain George Myers, Chiel* of Woodstock Police Depart IX; ment, who served as chief re«|fS feree of the competition, wa#* quite impressed by the excel-' lent preparation and attitude of the patrols. 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