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PG. 10, - PLAINDEALER - WED., FEB. 21, 1968 Pay-As-Y011-G0 Government The'question is often asked, "Do you think that our country will ever again enjoy pay-as-you-go government?" The answer to the question is, "Only if we, the people and our elected representatives, have the will to diminish the spread between expenditure and income." The federal budget proposed recently by the Administration for fiscal 1969 totals $186.1 billion (expenditures plus net lending), an increase of $10.4 billion from the current fiscal year. National defense programs account for $79.8 billion, or 44 percent of the estimated 1969 expenditure total, and about one-third of defense e?q>enditures are for our operations in Vietnam. Civilian expenditures are estimated at $103 billion in 1969 and account for 56 percent of total expenditures. In the area of civilian expenditures, health, labor and welfare programs make if) about one-half th'e. total civilian expenditures ($51.9 billion). The social security trust founds (social security, unemployment insurance, Medicare, etc.> account for $39.5 billion of the spending for this category. Other major so- . cial programs, such as education, housing and community development, represent $5.8 billion in expenditures. The President, in his budget message last year, proposed a 6 percent surcharge tax to meet increases in the 1968 budget. In August 19671 he changed his reqiiest, raising the proposed surcharge to 10 percent. In his current budget, the President is again proposing this 10 percent surcharge on income liabilities - effective Jan. 1, 1968, on corporations and April 1, 1968, on individuals. The total tax increase in fiscal year 1969 from such proposed surcharge tax is estimated to be $9.8 billion. The public is in no mood for a tax increase without substantial cuts in federal spending. Few deny that what is needed for the Vietnam war effort should be appropriated; our fighting men must have the wherewithal, but domestic spending mast be taken on a priority basis. Honesty In Advertising The government and private groups have renewed efforts to protect the consumer from misleading advertising. "Truth in Advertising" legislation of varigated hue is being widely sponsored. It is significant that the two main enterprises concerned with advertising are yet concerned with the idea of keeping advertising truthful. Retailers and newspapers are the nation's major advertisers and the most widely used medium. Retailers and newspapers welcome any effort to keep advertising honest. Both of these local businesses operate under the assumption that advertising must be truthful. Both the newspaper and the local retailer lose when advertising is misleading. No newspaper publisher is so naive that he believes his friends and neighbors will maintain trust in a newspaper which knowlingly prints faslehoods. Every retailer knows that he can be held to account for dishonest claims in printed advertising. Printed advertising is a permanent record of promises. Hie retailer knows only too well that the consumer is likely to bring a newspaper advertisement with him to check on specific promises. The publisher knows that the public and the law holds, him responsible for everything he prints. Or course mi sleading advertising exists. It is nearly always found in media which cannot be checked for proof or held accountable locally. It may be found in broadcast media and in nonlocal printing matter. However, when it appears in local newspapers and advertising, misleading advertising is an oversight or an accident. The local newspaper and the retailer are eager to learn of misleading advertising. Both gain by correcting it. f.x-- C \ New Car "Accessory On the best seller reading this month should be the new car mannual. That once stuffy booklet is now both interesting and important reading for every driver and every member of the family. Helpful driving hints as well as vital information are contained in the pamphlets which the dealer provides with each new car. Special features of each car should be thoroughly discussed with all members of the family to acquaint each one, children included, with the safe operation of the Vehicle. Every eight seconds someone is killed or injured in this country in a traffic accident. Despite statistics like this and the millions of dollars spent in driving safety messages, the importance of seat belts, for example, never hits home until there has been an accident involving a family member or afriend. Booklets being issued with new cars this year emphasize not only how to use the new shoulder-seat belt combinations but they endeavor to publicize what has been established by recent studies, namely that these belts afford the best single means of protection now available for persons involved in automobile crashes. In the past if you have never or seldom used a seat belt, make a resolution right now to start using shoulder belts in combination with seat belts for every trip, short or long. Keep those belts drawn 19 snugly for such action will add to both comfort and safety. Thei^e is much valuable reading in new car literature. Why not make it a topic for discussion at the dinner table the night you bring home that shining new car. for. MEN When selecting a gift for him.... let us help 1 "5TORE for MEN 1245 N. Green St. McHenry, Illinois 1 Phone 385-0047 Open Daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Fri. 'til 9 p.m. CLOSED ON SUNDAYS »'SE THE FREE GREEN STREET PARKING AREA Almighty God, we make our earnest prayer that thou will keep the United States in thy.holy protection, that thou-wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to vthe government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for their fellow citizens of the United States at large... by larry e. lund (Washington's Prayer at Valley Forge, 4783) sk §. K Foreign affairs have replaced domestic issues as the chief concern of Congress and the nation. No amount of official explaining can explain away the fact that our nation is in deep trouble on the international front. When the President and others who direct our foreign policy declare that they "expected" disastrous occurrences, such as the recent offensives against the cities of South Vietnam, there is reason to a&k, "Well, why, then, were we taken by surprise?" Members of the Congress -- both Republican and Democratic McCLORY REPORTS From Washington --have recognized the President's constitutional prerogative to initiate and direct the nation's foreign affairs. Virtual full support of military policy and almost complete support of non-militarypolicyhave been evidence by congressional approval of authorization and appropriation bills, treaty approval, adoption of concurrent resolutions and in other legislative and non-legislative actions. Sharp disagreements with Administration foreign policy have been expressed by only a handful of members of the senate and even fewer members of HSLUNOES iESQUQ - JRAPBOOK BY DON RUS8ELL AND JERRY WAlRSHAW RlYNOLP^; •• CALLEJ>"THE OLD WAS &OR.N IM AAONTGOMERY COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA/ FEBRUARY 26, 1788. HE CAME."TO ILLINOIS IN 180O, SERVEP IN A RANGEK % 'COMPANY AGAINST 1NPIANS IN THE: WAR. OF 1812. (HENCE HISNKkr .NAME) ANP WAS GOVERNOR. OF ' ILLINOIS. l830-3<h HE: WROTE P/@Af££Z HISTORY OF ILLINOIS, 1852, ANP AFK OVM TIMES, \&5& HE P1EP IN BELLEVILLE WX8,1865. : ^ c&Ar AGN0577C February 27, i867, <5- IH&E&SOLU BECAME THE Pi&ST ATTOR.NEV GENERAL. OF ILLINOIS, AN OFFICE NEVVIY CREATE-P Br'THE GENERAL assembly INGERSOLL, CALLEP GRZPCT AGhfOSTtC WAS LONO FAMOUS FOR HIS LECTURE-- .... mistakes of mo$ss" 6C&MM/mgSARy THE supreme COURT BUlLPINtf IN SPRINSRELP WAS PEWCATEP -- FEBRUARY 4-, 190Q PRODUCED BY THE ILLINOIS BEBQUICENTENNIAL COMMISSION u i i u a g o o o o o 0 0 0 ^ A G2 DO In TOWR? uv Do You Know Someone New In Town? We would like io extend a welcome io o every newcomer io our community. CALL ROYAL WELCOME Ann Zeller 385-05S9 Leona Estis - 385-3446 niflflOaBflOOOOOflQOPOOOOQOQOOOOOgOOa' o the house. However, there have been frequent references to the "credibility gap", "vacillation" , " inefficiency", "extravagance", -- and instances of "too little, too late". Such criticisms relate not to overall* policies, but to the execution of policies already adopted. These criticisms appear now to be substantially justified. Congressional investigations disclosed concealment 'from the Congress and the public of information unrelated to our national security. The Congress exposed the tragic deficiency of the M-16 rifle. A committee of the Congress revealed corruption and defalcations in the administration of our civilian AID program in South Vietnam. Further congressional inquiries undoubtedly will reveal shocking failures in.the Alliance for Progress -- a program which was aimed at "strengthening" our position in South America. The Executive branch will also have to explain the mistakes which resulted in the recent capture by North Korea of the Navy intelligence ship, U.S.S. Pueblo," together with the reported loss of highly secret and sophisticated equipment and a crew of eighty-three officers , and men. f s^^&ngressionat criticisrin,4i| 'not enough, indeed, when the political party which controls the Executive branch also controls that- Legislative branch (the two fcouses of Congress) even congressional investigations can have only limited value and effect. Democratic leaders are inclined to "pull their punches" when they find themselves obliged to criticize fellow Democrats in the Executive Department. In a recent article entitled "Policy and the People", Govenor Nelson Rockefeller of New York declared, "The conduct of foreign policy vividty illustrates . . .the need to establish a larger framework of objectives, purpose and concept if we are to act constructively." The Governor further declared that "It is the task of leadership. .. to make certain that the public understands the fundamental... considerations on which our strategic position depends." This is certainly not a time to look for scapegoats, however it is a time to (a) seek peace in the world, (b) regain respect for our nation and (c) promote freedom for all people. This is the lofty ideal which has been set by mosf Americans as the nation's true "foreign policy". It is high time to restate these broad objectives, goals and purposes and to make this policy abundantly clear t.s> the entire world - friends and foe alike. It is essential also that the Dublic understands both the policy which embodies these objectives, purposes and goals and the full facts upon which this policy is based. As we progress into the year 1968, our resolutions for the new year which we made just a short time ago begin to fade or be forgotten. Also beginning to fade are the happenings of last year, and what they mean to the people of this area. So as we get into our still "New" year, it may be a good time for looking back and reflecting on the events and happenings of the year past. . . .for we become forgetful of things which have been very close to our lives. Many are proud to call our town "small town" and well they should be.. . .but McHenry has grown in the last year, not only by normal growth but by an extensive annexation. On Jan. 1 of last year Lakeland Park was annexed to the city of McHenry. During the year the large development, Whispering Oaks continued to grow and being in the city has added to the size of the city. The problem of drainage on Kane avenue which was a problem for so many years was corrected with a drain system. . . .a new bridge was constructed in the Millstream Subdivision area. . . .and traffic control lights in the city were modernized and brought up to date. Businessmen in the area have done a great deal to improve the town with new stores, new locations, remodelling and other improvements. A recollection of all the businesses that have moved to new locations with improvements will help remind us that another year has slipped by and we are a year older. We would be a bit modest if we didn't mention all the things which have changed and improved right here at the .Plaindealer. Combined with a switch to offset printing the year before, this last year saw a much expanded and improved classified section, the addition of the Editorial Page, and of course the expansion from once a week to being now a twiceweekly publication. < • Also during this time, we have added a full-time news photographer, and another advertising depar' aent saleshian. We are proud of the improved job the Plaindealer is doing for the people of McHenry. As McHenry grows, so have we. To try to mention all things whi£h have happened in McHenry during this year would take more room than we have here. . . *. but the complete review of the years happenings have been published in this paper. We have no great and wonderful ideas on how to make the coming year particullarly wonderful. We would, however, like to encourage you to spend a few moments remembering the good things of the past year and to try to be aware of the happenings of the time that is upon us. Tax Tips Taxpayers who received a 1967 pre-addressed Form 1040 or 1040A are urged to file that form if it fits their needs and they are eligible to use it. EX. Coyle, Jr., district director of Internal Revenue for Illinois, said that substantial savings will be realized if the form provided is used because fewer key-punch operations are necessary to process the return. "It also helps us utilize the full capabilities for which the Automatic Data Processing system was d^pigiied," he said. If your name or address has changed, make the necessary corrections and strike through lightly the preprinted information. If you have a refund due this will help insure delivery of the check to the correct address. Taxpayers should also verify that their correct social security number is entered on the return they file. The filing deadline for 1967 returns is April 15, 1968. 4Mn For Your Information Dear Friends, The amount paid to the funeral director for the service and merchandise he provides ranges from nothing to over $1000, depending upon the wishes of the survivors and their ability to pay. We respectfully ash the "public to be mindful of the free or low cost funeral services supplied to indigents, as well as the Infrequent expensive funeral which usually rates public attention. Mcrien mots "<UO Respectfully, PETEmJUSTEN & SON SnwEBu. nowr'"" 385-0063 ODD FACTS rfj SKA TIME WAS WHEN the pleasures of hockey and figure skating were limited to the frozen lakes of Northern areas. Today, "artificial" ice, frozen and controlled by steel pipe refrigeration systems, enable youngsters and oldsters to enjoy ice skating the year round. , o1- EMERGENCY AID SOUGHT BY CARE FOR S. VIETNAM-,, - * * Art emergencyappeal fot pub-^ lie support has been made by CARE to enable the non-profit agency to continue its relief program in South Vietnam. CARE officials estimate $500,- 000 is needed to support its... aid program for refugees and other ci vilian war victims in the next 12 months. The Vietnam Relief fund has provided $1,548,310 in food and supplies in the past two years and is now running out, CARE officials say. The fund is specially planned to relieve the most pressing human needs: food, clothing,. health, education, and a means of earning a living. Uprooted families who arrive at relocation centers in tattered clothes are given textile „ packages, each of which can clothe a family offive, and sewing kits. THERE ARE NOW nearly 1,000 refrigerated rinks in this country. Most of them are exposed outdoors, like this Olympic-sized rink in California. Measuring 90 by 180 feet, its ice is made with the help of 16 miles of steel pipe buried in a concrete slab. The steel pipe has no trouble standing up to freezing temperatures as well as to the , steam circulated through it to melt ice. ewd BUSY THREE CLUB The last meeting of the Busy Three 4-H club was held at the residence ofMarieGallionFeb. 5. A report on the treasury revealed a total of $133.40. Tom Eppers, Carol Etten, Dan Etten and Don Etten gave talks on "Steers". Linda Bender, Paul Bender, Mike Carlson, Marie Galli, George Madden and Frank Rudolph will give talks on "Safety and Helpful Hints" at the next 4-H meeting. Hosting the next meeting will be Frank, Russ, Cindy, Sandy1', Susie, and John Rudolph. It will be held March 11, at 7 p.m. Nancy White ICE SKATING HAS come indoors, too --and often in novel ways. White theirmothere" shopped during ,<me receot, holiday * seas6h; 75,000 youngsters enjoyed free skating on a temporary ice rink set up in a Philadelphia department store. The portable rink was made practical by the use of low-cost, longlived, and easy-to-install steel pipe. HOSPITALS ACCREDITED Four additional Illinois State hospitals have been accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals, Dr. Harold M. Visotsky, director of the Department of Mental Health, announced. Certifications are for three-year periods. Alton State hospital, Anna State hospital and Elgin State hospital accreditation raised the total of state facilities receiving this distinction to 11; Accreditation of Galesburg State Research hospital, the fourth facility to be notified and originally attained in 1965, was renewed following a recent inspection by the commission. Elgin State hospital, with approximately 4,500 patients, is the largest facility in Illinois to be accredited by the commission. m T H E World I of -• Pharmacy Donald Doherty R.Ph. Robert Schultz, ILPh. Smitty's Topics by George Smith HALF Charles ARE WOMEN Kettering revolutionized the auto industry when he invented the self-starter. But he wasn't fully convinced about the merits of his invention when he said, "Sure, it has eliminated the crank which caused many broken arms, but look at the other side. It started women driving." But this has been very good for Smittly's Sinclair Service because more than half of our customers are women. They know that the short drive to 3602 W. Elm street gets them clean windshields and all around car care. We keep their autos trouble free, too. Adv. LICENSE PLATE SERVICE Driver's & Chauffeur's Bonded 385-9803 In these days of short-hour weeks and early forced retirement, we might benefit greatly; in reviewing the story of Dr.! Benjamin Duggar and the dis- i covery of aureomycin. Retired from his college teaching post at the age of 71, TTru Vtuatrnr hagan rosearch in the field of induced-fungi. After 3 years of painstaking trial and error, he produced a goldr en mold in a culture dish seeded with Missouri mud. Thus, aureomycin, the first of a long line of antibiotics was discovered, three full years after the point that when a person reaches retirement age, it does not necessarily mean they have ceased to be useful or productive. Young and old alike will discover the service to be friendly, courteous and efficient always at BOLGER'S DRUG STORE. Have your doctor phone 385-4500 with your prescription, then drop in at BOLGER'S DRUG STORE.. .1259 N. Green .. .and it will be ready for you. Norcross Greeting. Cards. . . Fannie May Candy.. .Whitman Candy. . .O.T.C. .. Trusses. .• . . .Delivery . . .Revlon. . Max Factor. ?v THIS WEEK'S HELPFUL fflNTsf EquaT paftsoTBWMellaef and clear alcohol wiU stiffen^ and renew old straw hats. •:*$$?• /• •