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PAGE 10-PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1973 EDITORIflLS Looking Up In '73 Economic experts are almost unanimously agreed 1973 will be a good year for the U.g. economy. Interest rates, however, are likely to rise slightly as the Federal Reserve slows the increase in the IHOney supply. . Auto makers plan to produce more cars in the first quarter of the new year than ever before in^hfe nation's history and new housing starts are expected to continue at a high rate. Some forecasters feel the second half of the new year will not be as robust as the first half but virtually all agree 1973 will be a miniboom year. This forecast, as the new year begins, provides most of us something extra to be thankful for in 1973. The Electoral Vote For more than twenty years reformers have been trying to abolish the electoral college or modernize the system in a way to make it more democratic. As it now works, and has just elected President Nixon, each state has as many elec­ tors as the combined number of Congressmen and Senators it sends to Congress. Because Senators are not representative of the population but apportioned two to each state, this means electors, who actually elect the President might or might not vote as did a majorify of voters. An even greater source of potential trouble is the fact that the electors of each state don't split their vote according to the popular vote. They all vote for the winner, even if the winning Democratic or Republican candidate carried the state by only two votes. Thus if one candidate wins narrowly in a majority of states, bu^ loses heavily in others, he can win the Presi­ dency with less votes than his opponent; this has^fready happened several times in American history, and is obvious­ ly undesirable. Probably the reform proposal with the greatest merit, as a constitutional amendment, which ixs required, is one pro­ viding for the division of the electoral vote on the basis of the popular vote in each state. This would not upset the s e n a t o r i a l f a c t o r I n d e t e r m i n i n g t h e n u m b e r o f e l e c t o r a l votes of each state, a keen issue among the smaller states, but would provide for translating the popular vote into a fair, representative division of electoral votes, the essence of democracy. » r":'v/ pt%4|ipSipTHE WILD BLUE YONDER... r < * . 4 ^ AIRWORT WGULAT }NSPECfl°P fe-S.RSj Attack On Families One of the far-out trends which threatens to bring about the decline and fall of the United States as a great nation is the attack on the family by modern-day students and the far-out element of college faculties, an element entrenched at most institutions of higher learning. In an interesting series of articles on the subject, be­ ginning in the January Reader's Digest, Lester Velie inter­ views various professors who teach courses on the new way of life-commune living, free love style living, wife- swap­ ping, etc. In most countries of the world, where standards are gen­ erally accepted by the vast majority because of tradition, long practice in living and a solid cultural base, such courses would not be allowed to be taught impressionable youngsters. But in America, with its vast space, diversity, lack of any single family standard or culture, a population not homogenous, practically anything goes. Any nut can teach almost anything at many universities. Nor can the far-outs be fired--the teachers have what amounts to a teach­ ers' union to frustrate college authority and protect their jobs. As a result, weirdo professors continue to erode the basic strength of the nation, the family unit, by teaching it is outdated, obsolete and inadequate. Though the'-family system may not be perfect,' it never- theless represents the best solution man has found in thousands of years for successful living and the rearing of children. The various experimental systems now being of­ fered are untried, oversimplied and too often lead to tragedy and ruined lives. Nevertheless, the assault on the family as an institution continues and poll percentages show more and more stu­ dents are beginning to believe the newly-taught, immoral hokum about free sex and male-female relationships (natural enough, in that it is taught them at college). Today about one third of those in college accept this nonsense. Nothing can lead to the demise of this great country quicker than a continuation of this inexcusable, reckless folly. Send for a FREE Drink/Drive Calculator Mail coupon to: Drink/Drive Calculator Box 3007. Springfield, III. 62706 PLEASE PRINT Survival In The Twenty-First Century Survival in the twenty-first century will revolve around communication. Individuals will be bombarded with communication of many kinds, and this will necessitate con­ tinued education throughout life. Knowledge and in­ formation concerning man's senses - seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling, which are the communicative factors - will be needed. In the future, individuals will be called upon more and more to visually evaluate situations or objects. In order that this investigation be carried out accurately, knowledge of one's seeing capacity needs in­ vestigation. For example, man's sight is perhaps his greatest distance sense. Man can many times see objects or situations before he can hear, touch, smell, or taste th^m. Knowledge of man's hearing sense is also importaitt-. Hearing is not greatly affected by walls or other obstacles. It is, also, non-directional; that is, one can hear in all directions. Hearing is also continuous; that is, even while sleeping, man's hearing system is operational. Hearing also filters the environment and allows man to discriminate or pick out only certain sounds, which are sent to the brain for interpretation. Man's sense of smell is not designed only to determine the quality of food he eats. It is essential for survival. Gas and other harmful odors can be detected by this sense organ. As part of a total scannings system, the sense of smell plays an important part. Training in the use or ap­ plicability of this sense is also essential. / Taste and toueft complete the system. These senses require that which is to be perceived must be within reach of man. Though these senses are not as long range as the others, they, too, are necessary. Taste signals man when bad or spoiled food is attempted to be eaten. Food temperature as well as taste are screened by this sense. Touch provides man with another dimension of per­ ception. One cannot tell the hardness or softness of an object by merely looking, listening, or smelling it. TJpuching, or the tactile in­ vestigation of things, reveals further information which the brain, acting as a computer, interprets. The more accurate the in­ coming stimuli which comes through the senses, the more accurate is the brain's analysis. Strengthening each sense - knowing its range and purpose - will enhance judgment about people, sub­ jects, objects, or situations. This, in turn, will help in­ dividuals function in an in­ creasingly more sophisticated society. Knowing about the separate senses and developing them to their po ten tidlv will greatly assist man in his quest for survival in this and the twenty-first century. CALCULATOR JL Name. Address. DRUNK DRIVING! ISA-CRIME City. State/Zip. Governor's Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee lstT STAMPS HERE GET *>UR STUMPS HERE GET *** STAMPS MERE rtof I ' 50* 1 < • " . V GET *** STAMPS HERE I PONT THINK ICoOt-D "TAKE 50iWoRTW/504 PUBLIC PULSE (The Plaindealer invites the public to use this col­ umn as an expression of their views on subjects of general interest in our community. Our only re­ quest is that writers lim­ it themselves to 300 words or less - signature, full address and phone num­ ber. We ask too, that one individual not write on the s^tme subject more than once each month. We re­ serve the right to delete any material which we consider libelous or in ob- jectional taste.) "Dear Editor: "I would like to address this to both you and this nation's general aviation enthusiasts. "There is a threat to the future of general aviation in this country because men, with power in Congress, are about to impose an unreasonable fifty- six cent per gallon increase in federal taxes for the fuel these aircraft use. That woultkqiake fuel cost an average of one dollar and six cents per gallon, enough to crush the average man's hopes of learning a skill that is both an enjoyable ex­ perience and a very useful tool to him. I cannot stress enough the fact that the community also benefits in the commerce generated by businessmen who fly into the local airports. "These Senators call this unfair levy an aircraft user tax; meaning that if an aircraft uses facilities set up for radio navigation or control tower personnel, he should pay for it. "Well, gentlemen, let me say that more than one-half of the light plane fleet does not require this service and never will. To be more specific, there are many pilots and aircraft owners who belong to groups such as the Antique Aircraft association, the Experimental Aircraft association and last but not least, the large number - of pilots and owners who operate aircraft that do not even require a radio. All of these groups can be classified as the "grass roots" of aviation. I would prefer them to stay in existence, for they tend to stir men's imagination and creativity. These people should not be assessed for services they do not use. Even the person who does accasionally use these facilities, should not have to pay when He is not utilizing them. ^ "I should also state that already aircraft owners are required to pay a use tax of at least twenty-five dollars or more annually along with the federal gas tax of ten cents per gallon that now exists. Airlines and military aircraft are, of course, exempt due to various reasons that are obviously legitimate. "If there is anyone who is at all interested in the future of this large segment Of aviation, write to your Congressmen and to your Senators. Please don't pass the buck, thinking that the other fellow will do it for you. We all need each other in this problem and in others. "Sincerest Hopes, "M.C. Peleski "2944 N. Shore\tfood Dr. "McHenfy" Obvious Reason Little Betty was crying bitterly. Her mother asked what was the matter. "Boo hoo! My new shoes hurt me!" "Well, no wonder! You h a v e t h e m o n t h e w r o n g feet," replied mother. Betty kept crying and would not b& comforted. "I haven't any other feet," she protested. Social Security Editor's Quote Book "The only failure a man- ought to fear is failure in cleaving to the purpose he sees to he best." --George Eliot Economic Stabilization Questions and Answers Internal Revenue Service Question: I'm 67, and last year when my husbnad died I started getting monthly Social Security benefits. My neighbor told me I'll be getting a raise in my check. Is this true? Answer: Yes. Monthly payments to most aged widows and dependent widowers yw'xW increase undervthe recent changes in the Social Security law. The amount of the in­ crease depends upon the age at jwhich the widow or widower first started getting monthly checks and on whether the deceased spouse got benefits before age 65. You'll be getting the increase with the check you receive on February 3. However widows getting monthly retirement benefits only on their own Social Security earnings record should check with the Social Security office to see if they can get a higher benefit based on their husband's record. Question: I'm a career soldier. I understand that the new Social Security credits for their basic pay, servicemen have been getting "non- contributory" wage credits of $100 for each month of active military service performed after 1967. Starting in 1973, wage credits of $100 a month will also be given for active military service performed after 1956. Thfese credits are provided without deductions from the servicemaVs pay. Since Social Security payments are related to average earnings thiife change could have the effect of in­ creasing Social Security cash payments. Retired servicemen (or survivors of servicemen) collecting Social Security benefits should check at any social security office to see if the new law affects their payments. Question: I'll be 65 next August and I'm trying to keep up with all the latest in­ formation on Medicare. I read that a recent law changed the way I'll enroll in the medical insurance part of Medicare. Is this true? Answer: Yes. People who become 65 in July or later and are eligible for Medicare hospital insurance will autommatically be enrolled in the medical insurance part of Medicare. However you'll still have the opportunity to decline enrollment if you decide you don't want medical insurance coverage. This column of questions and answers on the President's Economic Stabilization Progran%4s 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 can the Internal Revenue Service do to a lan­ dlord found violating the rent control regulations? A. Under Economic Stabil­ ization regulations the IRS may direct landlords charged with violating Srent controls to make restitutio^ to overcharged tenants rollback rents to legal limits pay a penalty and sign a statement promising to take no retaliatory action against tenants. Any further noncompliance may result in the initiation of a civil action or criminal prosecution against the lan­ dlord. Q. Q. Are barber shops exempt from price controls? A. No. There is no general WHO KNOWS! 1. What does the word "gen­ ocide" mean9 2. What is the only crime mentioned in the Consti­ tution9 3. Which moves faster, a motor vehicle at 30 miles an hour, or a ship at 30 knots9 4. One person out of ten suf­ fers from coryza; what is i t9 5. Who was Frances Per­ vitins9 ^ 6. For what was T.S. Eliot best known9 7. Where did the nation's first commercial radio broadcast take place9 8. Name the highest moun­ tain in North America. 9. In what state in the United States is i t located9 10.Which state has the long­ est coastline9 Answers to Who Knows •BpuoiJ-oi •BMS13IV "6 LSZ'0Z lunoiM *8 'VMCIM uoiws JOAO '0E6I U] 'Smqsnid 'L --- -Aiiaod sih '9 •JoqBq jo R\v\ -ajoafe sb jsod jauiq^o b pioq 0} UBUioM isJij aqj, s •pioo U0U1U103 JO -fr •diqs aqj, "£ •U0SB3JX 'Z •uoipmisap aoBH "I exemption from controls for barbers. However, if the firm, has 60 or fewer employees and less 'than 50 percent of its employees are covered by a • master contract or a jointly negotiated contract involving over 60 workers it is exempt from controls. For more details on this small business exemption, write your Internal Revenue district office and ask for a free copy of IRS Publication S-3037, 'Exemption /of Small Business." ^ Q. Are longevity increases subject to the Pay Board's 5.5 percent standard? A. No. Longevity increases provided for in an employment contract or pay practice in existence on Nov. 13,1971 (or continued in a successor contract or pay practice may continue to operate without being charged to the 5.5 percent standard so long as they remain unchanged. Thfc$e longevity increases must be solely related to the employee's length of service and must operate without significant affirmative exer­ cise of employer discretion or subjective evaluation of the employee's work performance. The only conditions which can attach to the increase are satisfactory work performance and length of service. sTHi V&Kifm1 What are the signs in the sky which foretell the ap­ proach of a cold front? There are few si^ns in the sky which will give you any c l u e t o t h e a p p r o a c h o f a cold front, despite what some may claim. A warm front usu­ ally gives ample warning be­ fore moving in but a cold front may often give none at ail . . . The first sign of a cold front is usually not far enough in advance of i ts ac­ tual arrival to do much good. This clue is a sharp pickup in the wind. This is actually the leading edge of the cold front, moving over the surface of the earth, and will prob­ able be leading the full- bodied front i tself only by hours. Notice the sky. If i t is clearing or has just cleared, and the wind is picking up appreciably, with gusty blasts, a cold front is prob­ ably not far away. For Your Information Dear Friends, Each funeral director has a definite ethical obligation. All relationships with bereaved fam­ ilies must be strictly confidential. The family should be so counselled and assisted as to help it to make necessary adjustments and regain normal emotional composure. The funeral di­ rector must be worthy of the trust placed in him. Respectfully, PETER AUUSTEN & SON & FUNERAL HOME McHeriry, Illinois . 385-0063 Q. How are meal and mileage allowances treated under the Pay regulations? A. In general, most firms reimburse employees for meals and mileage charges while on company business. T*hey are allowable tax deductible ex­ penses for the firm. Therefore, they are not considered either part of an employee's hourly pay raje or fringe benefits under normal circumstances. Q. C&n a company give its executives personal financial counseling or adivsory services instead of a raise to get around the Pay regulations? A. No. The value of these "job perquisites" must be included in the 5.5 percent general wage and salary standard. Nice Of You To Ask "Hey, you down there," thundered her father 's voi-ce from up stairs. "Do you think you can stay all night?" "Gree," replied the young man, "Thank you, sir! But I'll have to call my folks first to see if it's okey!" In The Dark Boy: Why were the Middle Ages called the Dark Ages9 Girl: Because there were so many knights. ^ •SE"** OPTOMETRIST Dr. John F.Kelly At 1224 N. Green Street Me Henry (Closed Wednesde;) Ey^s examined .. Glass's fitted Contact Lense> Hrs: Daily 9:30 a.m. t< 5 p.m. Friday Evenings - 8: >0 p.m. Evenings by appointment PHOlfc 385-0452 Dr. Leonard Bottari Eyes Examined - Contact Lens Glasses Fitted 1303 N. Richmond Road Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs.and Fri. 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tues., Thurs., & Fri Eve. 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sat.: 9:30 to 3:00 p.m. No Hours jon Wednesday v^PHONE 385-4151 If No Answer...Phone 385-2262 OFFICE EQUIPMENT McHenry County Office Machines Sales-Service & Rentals Typewriters - Adders Calcu !ators Mon.-.Sat. 9:00-5:30 Friday 'til 9 p.m. PHONE 459-1226 93 Grant St., Cyrstal Lake, 111. 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