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re. 12, SEC. I - PIAINDEAU* - SEPT. 2I, 1967 I g ftV,;' uiek Skylark Features All - New Body The "VVelfareState" suffered a severe setback in the Amendments to the Social Security Act (H.R. 12080) passed recently in the U.S. House of Representatives. It is true that the measure boosts Social Security beneficiaries. It is also true that Social Security beneficiaries will be allowed to earn up to $1,680 annually (now $1500) without any loss in benefits. At the same time, it increases tax rates and the level of income subject to tax--in order to defray the cost of the added benefits. Certain other minor adjustments are made in favor of beneficiaries. But take note of these--individual initiative--changes in the public welfare provisions of the House bill: 0) States will be required to establish training programs for unemployed parents and older children receiving relief payments. Parents' failure to take part in training programs, where appropriate, will result in loss of payments. (2) States must provide daycare centers so that mothers may take job training and find employment. (3) Welfare recipients may work and earn some money without losing benefits. (4) States will be required to'make birth-control information available to all who request it. The new measure also amends the controversial Title XIX of the Medicare program relating to the payment of doctors' bills. Under an interpretation of the original law, some states (notably New York and California) sought to make this program available to all persons-- regardless of income-- and virtually without limitation as to the amount of the medi- The Drivers Seat The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT, forshort> came out with its long-awaited set of safety standards recently, and there has been much publicity over how they will affect the individual states if states are to qualify for federal funds. But how will the standards-- once they are put into practice and all states are in full compliance-- affect you as a driver? First of all, you'll have to have your car inspected by the state at least once each year to determine if it meets the cri,3rii of the National Highway Safety Bureau. If it doesn't, no license plate. Your car will have to be registered, as it is now, but the registration will include more detailed information about you and the car, for purposes of accident investigation and research. As an adult, you will have to take periodic driver examinations, and your children will be required to take driver education in high school. You will be required to present yourself every four years for a medical examination and a test of your driving ability. Your medical history will become a part of your permanent driving record, to weed out those who are physically unfit to drive. You will encounter the same traffic laws, signs and other controls in every state, and records of violations in one state ,jyill be transmitted to the state in which you are licensed. If arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, your refusal to submit to a blood alcohol content test will be deemed as an admission of being too drunk to drive safely. If you are injured in an accident, you will receive faster medical aid because of one or more central emergency aid dispatching offices in your state that will route help to you in a more efficient manner. The roads y u drive on will be more .modern, better signed and controlled, and maintenance, repair and inspection of traffic control devices will be on a day-and-night basis. If you drive a motorcycle, you'll have to take a special examination for a separate license, and approved helmets and eye protection will be required for all drivers and passengers, too, and each cycle must have a rear-view mirror as well as the other equipment now required by statute. McCLORY REPORTS From Washington cal expense with {he federal government to defray most of the cost of those programs. The new proposal excludes those who should be able to pay their own doctors' bills and limits the program to persons whose earnings are 50 percent fcbove the level for receiving welfare aid in any state. Some critics may accuse the House of Representatives of being heartless for refusing to extend medicare benefits to the disabled--or by omitting to grant special $100 per . month minimum payments to persons who have been under the Social Security program for twentyfive years. However, the experience of other countries with comprehensive welfare-state programs-- inadequately financed and actuarially unsound--has enlightened the members of the House Ways and Means committee who produced the latest Social Security amendments. Republicans and Democrats joined in recommending this sound and sensible measure-- and by rejecting the more generous and less re sponsible proposals advanced by the Administration. The House approved the measure almost unanimously (415 to 3). Under H.R. 12080, the retired Social Security beneficiaries will be able to meet their increased cost of living. At the same time adult freeloaders and perennial welfare recipients will be compelled to train themselves for gainful employment and for eventual removal from the relief rolls. Buick's popular Skylark model introduces an all new body in 1968 with the emphasis on a shortened rear deck and a longer hood. A sculptured body sweepline predominates the side view. The new grille is reminiscent, of the Riviera and the new taillamps are designed into the large rear bumper. In the Skylark Custom model, such as the four door hardtop shown here, a 230 horsepower V-8 engine is standard equipment. Dr.SIMS says... 1 SAFEGUARD YOUR HEALTH A PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE ILLINOIS STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY HICCUPS NO LAUGHING MATTER Hiccups may be the butt of a lot of jokes, but they're no laughing matter. They can be serious! What causes hiccups? They are due to a number of things that may irritate the nerves controlling the contractions of the diaphragm, yoor body's primary breathing muscle. When these nerves are irritated, they signal the diaphragm to contract in a series of spasms. And, each time these spasms occur, the air you inhale is blocked by the closure of your vocal chords. Thafs what produces the "hie." Almost anything can trigger hiccups: overeating, excessive drinking, gulping hot or cold foods, smoking, fatigue, emotional stress, even laughter. However, if s not unusual for a number of serious diseases such as uremia and bronchitis to trigger it too. Once the hiccups begin, if s impossible to determine how long they'll last. While they usually pass in five or ten minutes, they've been known to last weeks, months, even years. Such bouts are extremely hazardous for they seriously interfere with eating and sleeping. What's more, they may interrupt the breathing mechanism to such an extent that the victim could die of exhaustion. In these severe cases, special drugs are frequently used to block the nerves temporarily, hopefully halting the spasms. By the time the nerves recover the original cause of the attack has usually disappeared, along with the hiccups. Fortunately, most attacks of hiccups will respond to simple home treatment. Over 300 home cures have been created over the centuries and, surprisingly enough, most of them work at one time or another. Among them, holding your breath for as long as possible or downing a jigger of vinegar is often successful. If you prefer a milder approach, try drinking a glass of cold water or even twiddling your thumbs. Regardless of the method you use, the only real cure for hiccups is the one that works. BOUND TO JURY Daniel Ambrose of 1119 S. Barreville road, McHenry, in a preliminary hearing on a charge of theft over $150, was bond over to the grand jury on appearing in Branch I court Monday. for Fall PI at Flowerwood Flowerwoods Nurserymen will give you valuable advice on What, Where, When and How to Plant this FALL Shade Trees * Maples • Oak • Ash * Locust * Sycamore * Linden • Birch See These Shade Trees and Evergreens on Display at r Evergreens Spruce-Pine~Fir Yews • Pfitzers owerv»DC j ROUTE 14 AT 176 CRYSTAL LAKE Open Monday thru Saturday 8-5 -- Sunday 9 • ® Phone 459--6200 -- We Deliver McHenry High School Announce An bpanM Program Of Adult Education Offering A New Season of Creative Learning' for Residents of McHenry Cotinty )FOR TEN WEEKS ENJOY A LhrjQiar InvoivemaM In Community Life A N«w Authority in Coping With Now Classes Classes will begin the week of February 6 and will be held from seven tHarongh nine o'clock, pjn. A given class will meet weekly, on a day agreed upon by "'at* members and the instructor. The fee Is 910, iMtyfrU at time of registration. BMrSfftMilM Registration will be held January 80 31 from IICZlMldUlJIl 8evem to n,ne P-m. In the High School building. wrxvUu* • registration may be nrramged by visiting High School office fuiv day during tie, cchool week between fright ' a-m .and four p.m. Tuition The fee of $10 Textbook ren chased by the the first to be paid at the time of registration, supplies, If needed, are to be purtudents. There will be no refunds after of the class. SpeciiS notice Credit courses will be offered for adnito who wish to complete their High School e^csatlon. High School S@Mom.also may be admitted to c?siiLt courses. CREATIVE LEISURE General Drawing & Painting Portrait Drawing & Paintng Creative Writing Reader's Theatre Travel Adventure Film Series Guitar Instruction Organ Instruction Ballroom Dancing Intermediate Ballroom Dancing Contemporary American Literature Flower Arranging Music Appreciation Great Novels Course Photography Square & Folk Dancing Antique Study Club Beauty OA a Budget FOREIGN LANGUAGE Conversational Russian Conversational French Conversational Spanish Conversational German HOME & FAMILY Interior Decorating Beginning Serving & Selection Furniture Upholstering Advanced Clothing Needle Point & Canning Problems of Adolescent Youth Real Estate & Insurance for Hom'emakers Paper Hanging and Painting Basic Auto Mechanics for Women Lawns and Landscaping Gourmet Cooking Preparation for Citizenship Cake Decorating Millinery TECHNICAL COURSES Welding Aviation Blue Print Reading Drafting Electronics I Electronics II Astronomy SPORTS FOR FUN AND FITNESS Bridge Angling Chess Physical Fitness & Volleyball Slimming through Exercise and Dance Badminton Golf BUSINESS SKILLS Communications Skills Reading Improvement Record Keeping Beginning Typing Typing Business Arthmetic Investments & Securities Bookkeeping Shorthand Sales Data Processing Basics HIGH SCHOOL CHEDLF COURSES General English Sociology International Relations Algebra I Phychology American History World History General Science New classes may be added when teat or more applicants express an Interest In a given subject and when the necessary Instructors are available.