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i - 4 Sep .2 - Pla indea le r - Wed. Apr i l 22 ,1970 EDITORIALS Celebrate The Future Clothes don't make the man and trees won't make a city beautiful, but no city can be beautiful without them. - April 24 is Arbor and Bird Day in Illinois and the Illinois Audubon society this year is stressing the need for carefully planned city planting, especially in shopping areas, Shopping centers with large expanses of asphalt and con­ crete and steel lamp posts are one of the major causes of the visual pollution that is disfiguring our cities today. What we see greatly affects the way we feel and a thought­ fully landscaped area offers a bit of tranquillity to the harried city dweller. Green areas of grass, trees, shrubs and flowers soften the urban landscape by providing»a needed contrast to the stark, im­ personal stretches of buildings, highways and commercial centers. Celebrate the future by planting a tree. If you don't have room for a tree, plant a shrub or flowers, but do whatever you can to enhance the place where you live. Plantings can also have the additional benefit of attracting birds. A free leaflet, "Berries for the Birds," lists plants that attract a large number of species. Free leaflets are available from the IAS at 1017 Burlington Ave., Downers Grove, 111, 60515. Ten cents covers mailing costs. , The "Money People" The advertiser and the publication he chooses have a common interest in the success of any product. F or this reason many media have taken over merchandising jobs for which they were not originally designed. Yet often the local businessman feels he cannot profit from costly merchan­ dising. Large business concerns are able to cope with an outlay of thousands of dollars for special promotions by utilizing outside firms of promoters or assistants. In the modern job of promotion the local retailer should not feel that he has been left out in the cold as far as assistance goes. In many instances he is in a better position than the owner of the large company who hires professional merchandising as­ sistance. * , The local retailer has probably been utilizing professional merchandisers for years without realizing it. That outside help is his local advertising medium. In no other area is it possible to secure such a concentrated audience which the advertiser is sure of reaching. Each year Special promotional schemes thought up by hired "idea" men fall by the wayside more often than they succeed. One promotional method which has proven itself continually successful throughout the years is the local newspaper. The ed­ itor or advertising manager, in this case, provides the mer­ chant with low-cost expert merchandising help. Concentrated local advertising reaches the "money people", those who actually buy the merchandise in the stores. REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS ALL APPROPRIATED FUNDS Fiscal Year 1971--In Millions of Dollars WHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM: AIL OTHER $626 TOTAL $4,656* FEDERAL AID $1,171 CONSUMPTION TAXES $1,793 • 1MB • Mue INCOME TAXES $1.0M • Kjrlmffa beginning txibince WHERE THE MONEY GOES: DEVELOPING ILLINOIS $1,426 $1,679 TOTAL $4,947 ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENT $67 • TMMraRUTKM MEETING THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE $1,293 • "EH. € sum* i ADMINISTERING JUSTICE AND PROVIDING PROTECTION $178 REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL REVENUE AND COMMON SCHOOL FUNDS Fiscal Year 1971--In Millions of Dollars WHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM: TOTAL $3,078* CONSUMPTION TAXES $1,406 • CNMCTO • UHM • Smmmk 'Miucmun ALL OTHER $199 •222ft. • CMPttMTI INCOME TAXES $1,064 ' Exclude* brgxnntng balance WHERE THE MONEY GOES: TOTAL $3,085 EDUCATION $1,502 DEVELOPING ILLINOIS MEETING THE * £ ¥ NEEDS OF PEOPLE ^•$U02^H /I ENHANCING! THE ENVIRONMENT T $52 HO PUCE FOR THE BAREFOOT BOY C O N C O n J. Otto Mees The Illinois Constitutional Convention sat in judgment and confirmed the right of one of its members to retain his seat in the convention. James E. Gierach, a 25-year- old attorney, live in the 6th senatorial district in Cook county for many years, mar- ADMINISTERING JUSTICE AND PROVIDING PROTECTION $124 PUBLIC PULSE (The Plaindealer invites the public to use this column as an expression of their views on subjects of gener­ al interest in our commun­ ity. Our only request is that writers limit themselves to 300 words or less signature, full address and phone num­ ber. We ask too, that one in­ dividual not write on the same subject more than once each month. We reserve the right to delete any material which we consider libelous or in ob­ jectionable taste.) THE CARSWELL DECISION "Dear Editor,, "Whether or not one support­ ed the nomination of Judge Carswell, one must wonder at some of the things said con­ cerning that nomination. "First there is the state­ ment by Senator Hruska: 'There are lots of mediocre judges and people and lawyers. They are entitled to a little representation - aren't they?* The senator's statement speaks for itself. Besides, with Hruska in the Senate we already have that type of representation. ' "Then there is Martha Mit­ chell. Apparently, she hopes to terrorize everyone into thinking like Martha Mitchell. Mrs. Mitchell recently started a campaign against Senator Ful- bright because he voted against the nomination of Carswell. She called a newspaper and said, 'I want you to crucify Ful- bright and thafs it.' Perhaps she should be arrested for threatening the life of an of­ ficial as seems to be popular in the Justice department a- mong those with politically left views. "The more serious impli­ cations of Mrs. Mitchell's act, however, is the intimidation she attempts to use. While Spiro Agnew and John Mitchell tell the 'Impudent snobs' in the streets to use democratic chan­ nels, Mrs. Mitchell uses her influence to attempt a one wom­ an ouster of a senator. "One of the largest threads to a free government is this type of tactic where people are intimidated by fear by a small, privileged group who may or may not represent a majority, but veil their attacks in false patriotism. "Christopher O'Brien "908 N. Wood St. "McHenry" ence Yordy, "if we voted in December." Others refused to vote against a committee report simply on principle. " "I just don't feel I have the right to go against five court rulings," said Joseph V. Rachunas. Some counselled on the ill effect a negative result would have on the future of the young man. Others questioned wheth­ er the convention was the proper forum to determine the issues. Many expressed the unpleasant­ ness of their task. One has the feeling delegates voting on this matter were un­ able to escape a very personal identification with young Del­ egate Gierach. Perhaps such a human ap­ proach leads to a constitution with people in mind. FTA Members Attend Annual State Convention The C.H. Duker chapter of the' Future Teachers of America attended the twenty-second an­ nual state convention April 11 at Main township high school, south. Local chapter members present were Cheryl, Adams and Gwen Reinboldt. Don Briggs was the keynote speaker on the theme of the con­ vention, "Forward Through Ac- ^^1»:,=a7nirg program consisted of discussion groups, modular scheduling, special education, scholarship, student teaching and students' rights. Mrs. Lillian Bolger is spon­ sor for the group. ried, and then lived elsewhere for one year. According to con­ vention records, he changed his voters' registration and, in fact, voted outside the 6th district. He became a candidate for Con Con in the 6th district and received a sizable number of votes last November. A Chicago attorney who had unsuccessfully tried for the same seat brought suit, calling into question Gierach's quali­ fications. A Cook county circuit court dismissed the case twice, the Illinois supreme court heard the matter twice on appeal, and the U.S. supreme court refused to review the case which was ter­ minated 4n Gierach's favor. After a long and drawn out period of legal jostling, a spec­ ial subcommittee of the rules and credentials committee of Con Con voted three to two for Gierach. When the full committee met members representing both sides of the issue delivered one of the finest series of oral ar­ gument issued by the conven­ tion to date. Thomas G. Lyons supported Gierach on a half-dozen legal points. He claimed intent, re­ gardless of physical presence, determines residence and the matter should be dismissed without merit, since it had re­ ceived prior judgment in a prop­ er court of law. Then Elbert S. Smith served up the Gierach was not, in fact, a resident of the 6th district for two years preceding the elec­ tion as prescribed by law and therefore did not qualify to hold the seat. Paul Elward argued that to dismiss Gierach would leave his seat vacant, thus depriving 175,000 people of half their tatutory right to representa­ tion for the duration of the con­ vention. William A. Sommerschield said the catch phrase "justice comes before the law" deter­ mined his vote to retain Gier­ ach. The final committee vote was eight to five for Gierach. Three weeks later the mat­ ter was finally before the full convention. Grand oral argu­ ments were again rehearsed, and the convention voted 71 to 36 to adopt the majority report favorable to Gierach. Jim Gierach entered the house chambers and walked to his desk. "Mr. President...my fellow delegates...," he said. "It's good to be a fellow again." The house went up in cheers. The crowded galleries of the Old Capitol rocked with approv­ al. "I must be the only public figure ever elected so many times to the same offfice," he said, recalling the numerous times ' various bodies had reviewed his right. Most delegates treated the case as a legal matter. It is reasonable to say, however, that for every vote, there was a different reason attached. Some felt the convention had unjustly deferred action too long. "I may have voted dif­ ferently," said Delegate Clar- have to make out an annual re­ port showing the money I re­ ceive from the retirement fund? Answer: No. Your annual report shows only earnings: money you worked for. You do not report any interest, rent, retirement payments or any other monies you receive that you do not actually work for. Question: My doctor says I have to have 50 slips from him before I can make a claim for Medicare reimbursement. Why do I have to have so many slips? Answer: It is likely that your doctor told you that you would have to pay the first $50 of your bills before you received any repayment from Medicare. This would be for your $50 de-. KEEP TABS ON BATTERY WEAR! EXCESSIVE WATER CONSUMPTION MEANS TROUBLE CHECK IT OUT NOW! Here & Therein BUSINESS NAMED TO COMMITTEE E. Roger Collins, McHenry Savings and Loan association, McHenry, has been appointed to the 1970 Committee on Cap­ ital Stock Associations of the United States Savings and Loan league. The Committee on Capital Stock Associations was created to study and provide a forum for the discussion of problems unique with the capital stock type of operation. DECLARE DIVIDEND , At a meeting of the board of directors of National Tea Co., April 13, the regular quar­ terly dividend of 20 cents per share was declared payable June 1, 1970, to shareholders of record, May 15. SOCIAL SECURITY by El win Kris FIELD REPRESENTATIVE Today's- questions are ones frequently being ask­ ed of our representatives fay the people of Mchenry county. The Social Secur­ ity office at 2500 Grand avenue, Waukegan,- re­ minds McHenry county residents that it has repre­ sentatives meeting people at two locations in McHen­ ry county on a regular ba­ sis. The representatives are at the Woodstock Pub­ lic Library, 414 W. Judd, Woodstock every Wednes­ day from 9 a.m. to noon and at the Harvard eity hall from 9:30 ajn. to noon on the first and third Tues­ day every month. If you have a question you would like answered on Social Se­ curity in this column, then please forward it to Social Security Administration Question/and Answer Col­ umn, 2500 Grand avenue, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085. Give your full name, ad­ dress, and Social Security number. If you do not want your name to appear, please indicate this and we will use only intitials. Question: I am divorced from my husband and have four mi­ nor children of mine living with me. I have worked since 1939 under Social Security until re­ cently when I was forced to stop working due to advanced arthritis of my hands. Will I be able to collect disability social security for myself and my children as I am their sole support? How much would my benefits be? • Answer: The amount of your benefits will depend upon the earnings you have had in your working years. Benefits would be payable for yourself and your children. You should con­ tact the Social Security of­ fice without delay and file for disability benefits for yourself and benefits for the children. When you go to the office to file take along your birth certif­ icate, the birth certificates of the children, the names of your doctors and when you visited them, the names, dates and ad­ dresses of ar^ hospitals you may have been in for your con­ dition. Please don't forget your Social ,Security card and the Social Security numbers of your children if they have them. Question: I am a woman 65 years of age and have never worked under Social Security. Is there any Way I can collect Social Security benefits? Answer: If:iyoU have never worked under Social Security there is no way for you to col­ lect under your account. You would be able to collect un­ der your husband's account if he worked under Social Secur- __ you we now 65 you Ur.JohTl t .Kelly should contact your Social Se- v J curity office and sign up for Medicare as you are eligible for that protection and this should be done without delay. While you are at the office discuss the possibilities of get­ ting benefits under your hus­ band's account with the people you talk to. Question: I am drawing dis­ ability benefits and I am 61 years of age. Can I draw ad­ ditional benefits for Black Lung? ' Answer: At the present time we can't answer your questions about additional benefits, but you should file a statement with Social Security that you have black lung and wish to file for the benefits due you and your family. Your statement will be put on file and you will be con­ tacted as soon as we have more information as to what the next steps will be. Don't delay in getting your statement to the social security office as it may be the determining date of when your benefits begin. Question: I draw a pension from a retirement fund and it is over $1,680 a year. Do I ductible. You can send in your slips anytime you desire and if you have 50 slips now it is very likely you have already passed the $50 deductible mark. So send them in now. Question: I understand the monthly cost for Medicare is going to go up to $5.3U per month. Will they take the entire amount out of my so­ cial security checks or will I have to send in the extra money separately? Answer: They will take the entire amount out of the check you receive starting with the check you get on July 3 andwill continue to take it out each month thereafter. oesSl0" P*0f6*LoY oil*CT° OPTOMETRIST X At 1224 N. Green Street McHenry (Closed Wednesday) Eyes examined .. 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