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The federal Constitution provides for the taking of a nationwide census every ten years. The main purpose of this provision is to reapportion the U.S. House of Representatives to reflect the growth of the nation and the movement of population. However, this so-called "Decennial Census" has been expanded in recent years to serve many addional purposes. Indeed, census information gathered in the last census in 1960 produced a variety of statistics quite unrelated to subjects For your car your home your life and your health State Farm is all you need to know about insurance. Give me a call. McCLORY REPORTS From Washington of age, sex, color and other broad identifying characteristics. In planning for the 1970 population count, the Bureau of the Census appears determined to adopt a comprehensive questionnaire touching upon personal information which the average citizen may not care to disclose. The proposed questionnaire includes 120 questions which would elicit information concerning (1) personal income from all sources -- including alimony, pensions and investments; (2) the value of each person's property and the amount of rent paid; and (3) mr.rital status -- including the number of marriages, the dates of earlier unions, divorce information and such. The lengthy questionnaire would require statements concerning (a) household appliances, (b) dishwashers, (c) television sets, (d) a second home, (e) a second automobile, etc. The census taker would even inquire about the place where one's parents were born and the parents' mother tongue. Responses to inquiries relating to this great variety of subjects would produce interesting information and would undoubtedly be of value to the federal government. In addition, such detailed information would be. of special value to marketing research organizations as well as those who utilize their services. However , it should be emphasized that failure or refusal to answer any such per- , sonal inquiries would subject the person to a penalty of a $100 fine or 60 days in jail, or both. Many citizens have expressed justifiable alarm at the penalties which would-be imposed on citizens who are reluctant to reveal such "private" information. .Congressman Jackson Betts of Ohio has been joined by more than 100 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in presenting H.R. 3779 , a measure which would limit mandatory questions to such subjects as address, age, sex and number of persons in the home at the time of the census.' False answers or refusal to answer any such vital questions would invoke the sever penalities of the law. However, questions on the great variety of other subjects would be answered on a voluntary basis without the threat of criminal prosecution. Marketing research firms which make use of the Census Bureau's statistical information are opposing the Betts bill. They argue that only 1 percent of thejjopulation would refuse to respond to the lengthy questionnaire if the requirement to answer is mandatory, whereas an estimated 20 percent of the people will refuse answer if the requirement to respond is purely voluntary. They argue further that the validity of the statistics thereby will be greatly diminished. They contend that, as a practical matter, the criminal penalities are not applied, and that only two persons were fined in connection with the 1960 census, and no one was jailed. VVhile these arguments are persuasive, they do little to justify the census taker's invasion of the individual's right of privacy. Even assurances that the census information will be kept confidential are not too convincing whenut is realized that leaks of confidential information from other governmental agencies have occurred in the past. Congressman Betts calls attention to the obvious resistance among certain urban groups to this kind of governmental inquiry. He and others regard such long, prying questionnaires as public harassment. Congressman Betts poses the following question: "Isn't the prime purpose of the census to make as complete a head count as, possible, notwithstanding the desirability of counting toilets, bedrooms, TV sets and household equipment?" A bill similar to thatj>f Congressman Betts' (limiting the mandatory provisions of the questionnaire to subjects relating to an actual head count) passed the Senate at the last .session of the Congress, but failed to come up for action on the floor of the House. The issue is again pending in the present Congress and must be resolved before the Government Printing Office produces the forms for the 1970 census. The deadline is Dec. 31,1969. MAKE YOUR OWN TV TEST F) JOE PODPORA 1212 Green St. 385-4080 S T A T f ( A R M I N S U R A N C I State Farm is all you need to know about insurance. 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Polls will be open from 6 a.m. till 6 p.m. In order for you to vote in the village election you must be a registered voter. Sorry if you are not a registered voter you can not vote. Those who are runnig are as follows: Running under the Villager's Party are incurrfbents John Bonder for president, Pacita (Pat) Morrison, village clerk, for four (4) year trustee, Donald Whynot, John Krai and Alfred Dember, Sr. Running for two (2) year trustee is Kenneth Massheimer. Running under the Independent Party for four (4) year trustee is Alyce Kowal. Running under the Peoples Party is Harold C. Freeman for president, for four (4) year trustee are John LaBarbara and Dave Wilcox. ABSENTEE BALLOTS The deadline for absentee ballots to vote in the village elections is almost here. The deadline for absentee ballot by mail is tomorrow Thursday, April 10. The last day to apply for absentee ballot in per-* son is this Saturday, April 12. Election day is Tuesday, April 15. LADIES LEAGUE Held their meeting Wednesday, April 2. After the business on hand was taken care of bunco was played. Winners were Barb Para, first prize, Sophie Paterson, second prize, and Jo Johnston, third prize. Booby went to Olive Corbett this time. The ladies for awhile had a romantic setting for playing bunco, they played by candle light,, It was a shame to have a rormntie setting and no men around. Here's hoping if it should happen again the men are there for you. HOME ON LEAVE Jim Cassell is now home? enjoying a ten day leave from Uncle Sam's Navy. With him is his lovely wife, Judy, and their lovely daughter, Kristi. Jim, Jttdy and Kristi will be visiting with Jim's parents, John and Gloria Cassell, and Jim's grandparents, Willard and Florence Mix. They will also be seeing their many friends. Good to see you Jim, Judy and Kristi. BRIDAL SHOWER Sue Bitterman was the guest of honor at a bridal shower Sunday, March 30. The main colors for decorations were green and yellow, the colors her bridesmaids will be wearing. Sue's aunt, Wilma Christie, and her sister, Lois Schiavone, were hostess for the lovely shower. Sue received many lovely gifts from the fifty guests who hoftored her. RECEIVES PIN Alyce Kowal received her pin irom the Women of the Moose for having enrolled sixty new women as members of the Women of the Moose. Congratulations Alyce on working so hard getting new members. THE JET AGE . . . This isn't an artist's conception but a real-life photograph of Royal Australian Navy new Skyhawk jet fighters swooping over Sydney during a spectacular fly-past Hot R0c® MURED,T CARDS Automatic CAR WASH Opening Soon Mc Henry Market Place a V Route I2f) 4416 W. Route 120 c Henry It's not just a wagon... It's an adventure! Great for hunting, fishing, camping, exploring . . . even a test drive is a thrill in this 'Jeepster Commando' Station Wagon. 4-wheel drive, bucket seats are standard. Rear springs almost 5 feet long improve stability and riding comfort. 4 cylinder engine (standard) or V-6 with the option of Turbo Hydra Matic* automatic transmission. Also available: power brakes, console, carpets, air conditioning and a wide range of special equipment. Convertible, roadster, pick-up models." too. , ' . . . KAISER Jeep CORPORATION 'Jeepster' 4-wheel drive fun cars You've got to drive it to believe it! See us for a test drive. McHenry Garage Jeep Vehicle Sales 926 N. Front & Service Ph. 385-0403 K. Co, SPECIMEN BALLOT To be voted at the Village of McCullom Lake, County of McHenry, State of Illinois, to be held Tuesday, April 15, 1969. Carol J2at*tnan Village Clerk O PEOPLE'S PARTY (By Petition) For Four Year Term For Village President GEORGE LUTO Fir Village Clerk JEAN GARNER o • • • • -- For Tnstees Vote for Three For 4 Year Term • RAYMOND W. LARY • . • MONTY F. YATES • • JAMES WYMAN • (One For Two Year Term) • TOM DAMIANO • • • • PROGRESSIVE PARTY (By Petition) For Four Year Term For Village President DONALD J. PARENTI Fer Village Clerk CAROL BATEMAN For Tnstees Vote for Three For 4 Year Tera • EUGENE FROST • • ALLAN McKIM • • • WILLIAM J. GLEESON • -- -"S • (One For 2 Year Term) • LAWRENCE H. MURRAY • 1_ .