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PAGE 8-PLAIN) EALER-TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1972 EDITORIALS 1 V Give Thahks For Food As Americans throughout the nation pause this Thanksgiving Day to give thanks for the abundance with which we have been blessed, many minds will turn to those long and difficult winters endured by the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony. Vividly recalling history lessons, most Americans picture Plymouth Colony Governor Bradford's proclaimed day of thanks being celebrated in 1621. Most of us believe that was the occasion which spawned Thanksgiving Day as we now know it. Not true, and a close historical examination reveals why. Although Governor Bradford did direct that day set aside as a day of thanks to be given, America did not observe Thanksgiving as a holiday until 1863. That year journalist and editor, Sara J. Hale, succeeded in her persistent urgings to persuade President Lincoln to proclaim Thanksgiving Day as a national holiday. And, it wasn't until 1941 that an Act of Congress marked the fourth Thursday of every November as the day. But, scholarly studies have indicated that days of thanks stem from ancient times. No doubt from the time man first embarked on farming and cultivated his own fields, he has probably celebrated a "thanksgiving" of sorts. That early New England statesman, Daniel Web6ter, once said "When tillage begins, other arts follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of human civilization." Webster's comments about farmers then are just as accurate today. In an age, though, when most Americans live in cities and suburban developments that have replaced farmlands, many people have forgotten where their food supply originates. Little thought is given to the farmers and the efforts that go into producing the vast supply of top quality foods that are set before us daily. Foods come pre-cooked, packaged, freeze dried, frozen, canned and in a multitude of other forms that require special handling after they leave the farm and before they reach the table. Despite all this middleman work made necessary by the demands of today's consumers, the farmer still bears the brunt of "high" food price criticisms. While many persons fondly reflect to the "good old days" of lower food costs, they fail to recognize that incomes have risen at a more accelerated rate. Kenneth F. Thompson, president of one of the world's leading agricultural machinery manufacturers, cites several examples. ' "In 1940", says Thompson, "an hour's factory work could pur­ chase 1.8 lbs. of round steak, while today the same amount of time purchases 2.6 lbs. And thirty years ago, 5.1 qts. of milk could be purchased for the wages an average factory worker earned in an hour; today he can buy 10.6 qts." But despite examples such as these, many Americans continue to level an accusing finger at the farmer for higher food prices. While prices have risen, the fact remains, according to Thompson, that farmers themselves have not benefited. "U.S. Department of Agriculture figures," Thompson contends, "clearly show that the farmer has gotten a mere 6 percent increase over prices he received in 1947-49 for farm-grown food. However, in the same period, the retail cost of farm-grown food has risen 39 percent and processing and marketing costs have soared 71 per­ cent. But food is still the consumer's biggest bargain. In this country a family of four persons spends an average 16.5 percent of its income on food. In Western Europe, inhabitants spend close to 35 percent and in the Soviet Union, food bills surpass the 55 percent mark. Over the past twentyfive years, food costs have risen slower than most all other necessities. Medical costs, since 1947, have catapulted 154 percent; housing costs jumped 81 percent; retail food costs rose 61 percent. Every farm worker in America - from the man who plants the grain to the man who harvests the crop; from the dairy farmer to the milk processor - each one produces food for 51 people. So this Thanksgiving Day America's farmers deserve special thanks for providing many of the reasons we are celebrating. It is the farmers who have given our nation the abundance of such symbols of good living as meat, milk, vegetables and eggs. The Political Future The size of President Nixon's election victory clearly shows he has a mandate from Americans to continue his policies. But it is unclear whether the result places the Republican Party in a really numerically competitive pos­ ture with the Democratic Party. The President, of course, is the first Republican to sweep the once solidly Democratic South. President Eisen­ hower and Senator Barry Goldwater began the process, with help from several key southerners, and 1972 obvious­ ly makes the region a two-party arena from now on. This complicates Democratic Party strategy for future elections. Both Harry Truman in 1948 and John Kennedy in 1960 won by counting most of the South in the bag; these have been the only Democratic presidential wins since the Roosevelt years. But the question remains whether another G.O.P. candi­ date can retain the Nixon gains, most state houses and of­ ficials being Democratic, though this month's vote produced noticeable G.O.P. gains on this level in the South. This, and the outcome of the struggle for control of the Democrat­ ic Party are two keys to the political future of the country. Fall Air Disasters Each year in fall, as bad weather sets in, a rash of air disasters occur. The official explanation is that they are caused by pilot error, mechanical failure, etc. Landing an aircraft at 150 miles an hour, or more, in dense fog, when visibility is poor, is a delicate task, even though most major airports now have radar approach devices, glide paths, lighting systems, etc. In good weather errors in instruments, pilot error or control tower error can be quickly recognized with the eye. In bad weather the pilot is flying comparatively blind. Errors are often not discovered. Part of the explanation of the recent rash of air tragedies is thus attributable to fall's weather. Pay attention to forecasts and conditions, therefore, when flying. Welcome Fall Holiday With Mixed Blessings Thanksgiving is nationally recognized as a time to give thanks. Thanks for fpod, shelter, heat, clothes and employment. This holiday season, however, will be welcomed with mixed blessings. For the families of 750 vic­ tims of 1971 Thanksgiving accident deaths, there will be less for which to be thankful. The Insurance Information Institute cautions drivers not to become a holiday statistic this year. Unlike several previous holiday seasons during the year - such as the Fourth of July and Labor Day -- the Thanksgiving holiday may bring hazardous driving conditions in the Midwest. The weather has varied over the Thanksgiving holiday from year to year, from slippery, wet driving conditions to clear, dry highways. The Institute advises drivers to drive "defensively" when they get behind the wheel. Not enough drivers heed this advice, the Institute points out, judging from the fact that 1972 already has set a record for the most traffic deaths during the first six months. The national toll of 25,960, a 5 per cent in­ crease from last year, has put 1972 on the road to the dubious distinction of perhaps becoming the deadliest year in U.S. highway historv. Deaths and injuries are not the only related aspects of holiday accidents. In a national m •A 'rtj&.tf _ O Economic Questions Stabilization Answers @1 Sheriff's Report (For Month of October) OFFENSES AS REPORTED Abandoned vehicles 20 Anonymous calls 18 Arson , 2 Assault 9 Burglary 45 Disorderly Conduct ' „ 2 Domestic Trouble 42 Driving while intoxicated 10 Emergency Assistance 12 Fatalities (other than traffic) 0 Found articles 13 Fraud 1 Liquor violations 1 Lost articles 13 Mental 9 Missing Persons 7 Narcotics 10 Others 32 Outside Assistance 35 Overdose 1 Rape 2 Runaways 2 Suicide 1 Attempted suicide 1 Suspicion 59 Theft 46 Theft-autos 2 . Traffic 53 Vandalism 80 Weapons 1 Miscellaneious Investigations 50 Total Offenses reported 579 ARRESTS FOR THE MONTH Burglary 2 Bodily Harm 6 Criminal damage 8 Deception 2 Disorderly Conduct 5 D.W.I. 20 Forgery 1 Liquor violations 7 Narcotics 12 Non-support 3 Theft 8 Traffic 264 Weapons 1 All others 8 Total adult persons arrested 347 OFFENSES CLEARED BY ARREST Felonies 10 Misdemeanors 326 JUVENILE CASES HANDLED Bodily Harm l Criminal Damage , 9 Disorderly Conduct 2 Liquor violations 1 Runaways 27 Theft . 2 Traffic 2 Weapons 3 All others 3 Total Juvenile Cases Handled 50 PRISONER COUNT FOR THE MONTH Adult Males Received 95 Adult females received 7 Juvenile males received 8 Juvenile females received 8 Total prisoners received 118 Total prisoners discharged \\2 Average prisoner count per day 15 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS HANDLED Total Number of accidents 167 Personal property 134 Bodily injury 30 Fatalities 6 Warning tickets issued 70 Prisoner records prepared 118 Warrants served 82 Court processes received 509 Court processes served 423 Bailiffs in court 102 Persons taken to court 52 Meals served for the month 1,422 Persons conveyed to other institutions 16 Mileage conveying persons 1,210 Mileage serving court processes 6,026 Mileage patrolling and investigation 90,456 How is a stationary front formed? What causes most of them in fall and winter"' A stationary front usual­ ly results from the movement of a cold air mass into a mass of warmer air. Instead of forcing a passage and breaking through, soihetimes the cold front's winds will blow parallel to the junc­ ture of the two air masses. The cold air mass thus stands still--as far as for­ ward movement is concern­ ed. The warm air mass sends its winds parallel to the juncture line (the stationary front), but in exactly the opposite direction of those of the cold air mass. In summary, the station­ ary front is set up when a warm and cold air mass meet and neither is strong enough to dissipate the other. Social Security Disability benefits payable to young workers and their families are now an important factor in their financial picture according to Ron Indgjer, Social Security acting district manager in Woodstock. Disability benefits may be paid to a disabled worker, regardless of his age. His wife and children may also receive benefits each month. "The average family benefit now payable is $354 monthly to a disabled worker and his family," Indgjer said. "Since most young workers haven't had the opportunity to build up much protection under pension or similar programs, social security disability benefits are very important to these families." Disability benefits are paid to a worker, regardless of his age, if he has worked long enough in jobs covered by social security and has an impariment which is of such severity to be disabling. When disability benefits are payable to the worker, they may also be payable to certain of his dependents. These dependents include his children, under age 18, between the ages of 18 and 22 who are full time students, and disabled adult children - who are over 18 with a disabling condition which began before age 18 and extended into adulthood. His wife, 62 or older, may also receive benefits. A younger wife may receive benefits if she has in her care a child under 18 or a disabled adult child of a worker. "With the average family disability benefits now $354 per This column of questions and answers on the President's Economic Stabilization Program is provided by the local office of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and is published as a public service. The column answers questions most frequently asked about wages and prices. Q. What is the IRS doing to make sure landlords don't illegally increase rents for tenant receiving higher Social Security benefits? A. The Internal Revenue Service has begun compliance audits involving more than 50,000 rental units which house high percentages of older persons on Social Security. In addition, expedited service is being given to the inquiries and complaints of Social Security beneficiaries. Thus, a person contacting the IRS with a rent inquiry or complaint should identify himself, or herself, as a Social Security beneficiary. At the same time the IRS has initiated this "rent watch," it has been granted new authority to administer sanctions and allocate penalties to landlords who illegally overcharge rent. Cases of flagrant violation of rent rules wiU.be turned over to the Justice Dpartment for litigation and possible prosecution. Finally, the IRS and Cost of Living Council are distributing materials designed to educate landlords and tenants about their rights and responsibilities under the Economic Stabilization Program. Free IRS rent publications are available from Internal Revenue district of­ fices. Q. Is all rental property covered by the rent regulations? A. No. The regulations exempt many types of rental property. However, the regulations generally control most rented residences. Property exempt from the controls includes: 1)' All nonresidential property, including property leased for industrial, farm or commercial purposes; 2) Rental units which were completed and first offered for rent after August 15, 1971; 3) Rehabilitated dwellings (where the cost of rehabilitation is more than one- half the fair market value of the pre-rehabilitated property or the cost of that property) of­ fered for rent for the first time after August 15, 1971; 4) Rental units where the owner and members of his family, do not own or control1, directly or indirectly, more than four rental units; and 5) Units renting for $500 a month, we feel that every young family should know about disability benefits under Social Security," Indgjer said. Information on these benefits is available without charge at any Social Security office. Thanksgiving, 1972 Our American Thanksgiving Day dates offically from 1863 when the nation was locked in a sectional struggle. At that time Mrs. Sarah J. Hale, who had been proposing a national day of thanksgiving for decades in Boston and Philadelphia as a magazine editor, wrote to President Abraham Lincoln--who in October of 1863 issued the first Thanksgiving Proclamation. There had been earlier thanksgiving days; some date the American observance to the days of the early settlers of the nation--who gave thanks for their food supply and the opportunity America offered. The first probably occurred in the Plymouth Colony in 1621. There have also been observances in other lands but few countries had adopted annual thanksgiving days prior to the American custom. An international thanksgiving day was held in Washington in 1909, having been conceived by the Rev. Dr. William T. Russell of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Thus the American Thanksgiving Day, this year on the 23rd, is uniquely American. In 1972 it finds us blessed with great wealth and hope that peace with honor is immi­ nent. We can all give thanks for the many blessings all Ameri­ cans enjoy. In doing so, we can resolve to build a better community and a greater nation--for in spite of our bless­ ings and accomplishments, there is still much to be done in the building of our country. For Your Information Dear friends, Social Security provides the following benefits upon death of a covered individual: Lump sum death payident to the surviving spouse or to the person paying funeral expenses. Life pension to widow over 60 years of age (50 years if disabled). Pension to widowed mother of dependent minor children. Pension to minor children of the deceased. Pension may also be payable to a surviving dependent parent. survey last year, the Institute found that people correctly relate higher insurance rates to the large number of accidents occurring throughout the country. The Thanksgiving holiday can be long remembered for love and thanks. But only if members of the family put safety into their holiday season. Respectfully, PETER iVUUSTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME McHenry, lllinoit . 385-0063 month or more on January 19, 1972. Q. If a Category II manufacturer wants to in­ crease prices, what forms does it have to file and when? A. Category II manufac- turers-generally those with sales of $50 million to $100 million-must file a Form PC-1, "Report for Price Increases for Manufacturing, Service In­ dustries and the Professions," with the Price Commission for the quarter in which a price increase has occurred. Along with the PC-1 form, a Form PC- 51, "Report on Sales, Costs, and Profits", must be filed not more than 45 days after the end of a fiscal quarter or 90 days after theend of the firm's fiscal year. If a Form PC-50, "Base Period Income Statement," has not already been filed, it must be submitted at this time. Smaller firms, which are not required to file with the Price Commission, may find these forms helpful in complying with Economic Stabilization regulations. 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