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Beware the ides of March... ' " ' " '"••MSs .. ' •' * .r^n. - • * w - • • • ' s ^ O i ' s S DOfvl'r 6/VE M& THAT ' ' \OLD UME ABOUT aiNMlNie- OUTOP(£AS... PAGE 12-PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14,- 1973 EDITORIALS Accent On Superlatives High-pressure selling has unfortunately become part of the American way of life. The idea behind much sales pro­ motion today is to sell products, even if facts are stretch­ ed, or dressed up a bit Thus we hear on television that half a dozen preparations are the fastest-acting of all pain relievers. Which claim is one to believe? We read (and hear) that each of several batteries . is the longest-lasting, quickest-starting. Each soap gets the clothes whitest. Each gasoline does most for your engine. Each tire is the toughest and longest wearing. Obviously, American promoters overdo superlatives. We hear much about truth in advertising, which the Federal Trade Commission is supposed to see to, but the number one truth is that too much advertising is hokum to fool as many gullible buyers as possible; the FTC could do much more to make advertising agencies honest. The Postal System Postal workers in Washington and other areas are warning of a strike if their wage demands aren't met; the workers' union im­ plies a strike may be called lafT this year. The average citizen is already often inconvenienced by slow delivery of mail, which many feel has sloweddown since the postal service was turned over to a private corporation. A major strike stopping postal service would cause hardship to tens of millions, inconvenience all Americans and financially ruin many. For these reasons, neither the President nor Congress could permit a major postal strike. If one is called, the federal govern­ ment will almost certainly be forced to reacquire the nation's postal system. Let's Join Hands During the month of March, the American Red Cross makes its annual appeal to the American people to give it the funds to serve the nation and its citizens in time of emergency. Everyone is familiar with the great work of the Red Cross during war and in relation to the armed services. Every­ one is familiar with the assistance it promptly renders whenever disaster strikes. Emergency medical and nursing care is provided to victims and, in many instances, finan­ cial assistance is a vital part of the relief extended to un­ fortunate people. In connection with the annual appeal for funds, we should not overlook the important contribution made by volunteer workers, serving in communities from coast to coast. These individuals give hours of work Without compensation and help to make possible the extensive assistance the Red Cfoss provides. If your local chapter's funds are covered by a united ef­ fort, it's good to be reminded that March is the traditional American Red Cross month--a time for recruiting workers. • - . .. Building Permits 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 same subject more than once each month. We re­ serve the right to delete any material which we consider libelous or in ob- jectional taste.) ST. Patrick's Day St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, died on March 17, 493. The anniversary of his death has been celebrated regularly in recent times by not only Irishmen but those of many other races, and not only Catholics but those of other faiths. In fact, the New York organization in memory of St. Patrick, the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, was organized by both Irish Catholics and Presbyterians, and its first president was a Presbyterian. The most famous tale about St. Patrick is the one which tells of his banishment of snakes from Ireland. Yet Cardinal Moran, who some years ago wrote an article on St. Patrick for the Catholic Encyclopedia, fails to mention it. He does mention the ordeal of St. Patrick when he was surrounded by demons in the shape of vultures, and tells of the drown­ ing of the demons in answer to his prayers. Whatever the tale, and there are those who believe sev­ eral different versions, a great number of people enjoy cel­ ebrating the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick, in the middle of this month, every year. Irishmen, particularly, take pride in the occasion, and on some occasions in the past they have even brought pieces of the "ould sod" from Ireland to observe the occasion. Question: I get monthly Social Security checks as a disabled widow, and I just started working at a part-time job. I heard that disabled people are allowed to work and test their ability to work for several months before their checks stop. Does this trial work period apply to me, too? Answer: No. Since you receive disabled widow's benefits, the trial work period doesn't apply to you. The trial work period only applies to disabled workers who get monthly disability benefits. You should report to Social Security that you are working. If your work isn't considered to be a substantial gainful ac­ tivity, your widow's checks may still continue. Social Security Question: When I graduated from school last May, my Social Security checks stopped. I didn't work while I was in school; but I got a job right after graduation, and I earned nearly $4,000 from June through December of last year. Do I have to file an annual report of these 1972 earnings with Social Security? Answer: Yes, even though you didn't start work until June, you should report your earnings to Social Security because you received checks during the first 5 months of 1972. Since you didn't earn over $140 a month from January through May, you are entitled to your checks for those months even though you earned $4,000 for the year. Starting in 1973, people can earn as much as $175 a month without having any Social Security benefits withheld for that month. Question: I started getting monthly Social Security checks as a student last summer when my mother died. Since I've had some parttime jobs this year, can you tell me when a person getting benefits has to report his earnings to Social Security? Answer: If you received at least one Social Security check and your earnings were over $1,680 in 1972, you must make an annual report of your ear­ nings to Social Security by April 16, 1973. ROYALTY REQUIRES PRIVILEGE "Editor: "Proposed Port Royal has been modified somewhat, but still seeks royal treatment for the privileged few over the rights of the many. "First example is its choice of site for its, they say "beautiful" and "excellanta efficient" sewage treatment plant in the far corner of its proposed project where it of­ fends long established per­ manent residents. This is common, of course, where privilege is permitted for the royal class. Anyone knows that the natural drainage is toward the Snug Harbor swamp and the proper place for this beautiful sewage treatment plant with its "open" tank of "raw sewage" should be in the center of this new proposed project, where the new owners may get the royal benefit of this great asset, by choice, if they choose to be near it. "Second example is where the owners of 100 or so boats used only about half of the short six-month season put several thousands of year around cars and trucks to extra mileage in time, expense and nerve ten­ sion to accommodate the 'privileged few'. "I propose that they build the Royal Bridge across the neck of Port Royal to maintain River road in its present position and stop trying to give privilege to the few over the many. "Hugh Kirk" OUR GOVERNMENT (This is the second part of a two-part letter submitted by Kathryn Wagner. The first appeared last month). "Editor: "Our forefathers established a Republic that belonged to all its people who under the law had equal rights to express their choice with freedom from mob rule of the Demogogue or Bureaucracy created with regimental action of a sociolized welfare state. "Just what is the true meaning of the term bureaucracy? Does it apply to constitutional government of a Repubic which rules by laws? It does not. Its act applies to govern by decree applied by Bureaucratic dictators who make their own rules of procedures which govern in­ dustry, farming and labor. Its decree takes away the rights of self-government. Therefore, even today we are ruled by' bureaucratic bosses. The Capitalists do not now control our economy and monies. It is the wily bosses who take what they want and the balance that is left is doled out to the people who have no control over what they sell. If you don't thinks so, just try crossing the controlled line. The Bureaus must first take their share of all earnings before they pass on the dole, leading many people to believe their government is doing so much for them. "The Hybrid: A system formed by composing three other systems of government - Democracy, Nazism and Communism. Like all hybrids, its growth in these United States occurred when people were taken in and strangled before they realized it, not understanding what they were voting for because the issues were vague - that a welfare state would put a noose around them, not believing they would lose their freedom by bureaucratic dictators' decrees who gradually take away the people's freedom and apply tyranny. "Nowhere in the Constitution does it mention the term Democracy - but by Con­ stitutional Republic which grants freedom of action and guarantees to the people of each state, a government under which there shall be equal rights to all but controlled by laws passed as constitutionally sound. Real liberty cannot be in despotism of the extreme bureaucratic system of decrees. "It was Chief Justice John Marshall who stated that 'Between a balanced Republic and Democracy, the difference is like that between order and chaos'. Will you please call to mind when we pledge allegiance to our flag, we repeat, 'And to the Republic for which it stands'. "Why have Democracies always been short lived? Because they have always been spectacles of turbulance and contentions and found lacking of personal security within people's rights to property when controlled by bureaus. Specifically, for the minority, a Republic leaves an opening. It pledges that never should we be governed by a one-party of the people in minority states, or states could always be in proportion to representatives yet have two senators each. "People's rights shall be first in consideration - not by party rule - and able to speak and plead by debating the issues with no party strings connected when they cast their vote, be it for or against the boss party leaders. "May I ask, do we have party bosses in Washington today? Our forefathers warned against an old practice of 'follow the leader'. It seems that we should at least think about it and correct the issues now. "The method of Republican system where the people have a right to vote in each state for two Senators and each state quota of Representatives, those elected should be honest and follow the people's wishes by refusing to stoop to any ser­ vility of follow the leader allowing no rubber stamp to any president which would in time destroy our Republic - a rubber stamp vote be that of a traitor to constitutional freedom. "Any President who may force his will upon the people means he is indeed without honor and not a servant of the people who elected him, that is, if he finds the people's Representatives to his cam­ paign pledges and promises for the electorates are con­ temptuously brushed aside as of no importance. That is not all. People should be concerned when a president might seize control of all power, com­ munications, food, farms, fuel, aircraft, etc., and give a bin­ ding order to all securities and exchange. Would it then be a dictatorship? What else. Who cares, maybe no one. If he thinks he has an emergency, whether he does or not does not matter. He has authority with all powers to control all eventualities and all military forces. Seems a president no longer abides by the United States Constitution that Congress has the sole right to declare war. "We have been awakened to the fact by Harry Truman, who did have his little war, then did not know what to do about it or how to win it. Will a presidential dictatorship with such power be able to reinstate our Constitutional Republic? "Wake up USA. It may not yet be too late. However, if there be another election like 1964, it may be the finish of our Republic with constitutional government with its glorious past that was exalted as greater and more powerful than the Greeks and Romans. "The great and fine men of the old Democratic party were faithful to the Republican principles as were the mem­ bers of the Republican party. "It was the New Deal, Fair Deal, Modern Republicanism, New Frontier and then the Great Society with its regimentation that may in time destroy our U.S. Republic. Whenever do we hear the term County Building and Zoning Officer Fred Otto issued the following permits during the month of February: COUNTY PERMITS Elmer Cook, Riverdale drive, Pistakee Terrace, install a septic system. Theodore L. Spring, 706 Country club, McHenry, install a new septic system; George Janssen, 4612 W. Shore drive, Wonder Lake, install a new well. Shelter Homes, Inc. 3013 S. Holiday drive, McHenry, single family modular constructed residence with attached garage on Elm street in Holiday Hills. Shelter Homes, Inc., McHenry, detached modular constructed residence on Poplar street in Holiday Hills} Shelter Homes, Jnef., McHenry, single family modular constructed residence with attached garage on Violet drive in Holiday Hills. Joe Frisone, 8701 Shady Lane, Wonder Lake, single family residence with attached garage. Michael Tillich, 1204 Berwyn, Spring Grove, single family residence with attached garage. Thomas C. Miller, 924 W. River Terrace, McHenry, in­ stall a new septic system. Holstein Concrete, 5407 Am- by Lane, Pistakee Hills, single Republic? Has Democracy taken over? "Party leader bosses are thus Democracy versus Republicanism - Tyranny versus Freedom - Dictatorship versus Representative government. These issues were hidden principles between the Johnson Democratic party and the Goldwater Republican party. The former asked the Senate and House to give him power with permanent authority for the purpose of reorganization by changing and improving the structural power of the federal government. The people, said he, deserved a government that is 'lean and fit'; organized to take up new challenges and able to sur­ mount them. Just what were these new challenges? "Johnson answered, 'By responsibility for effecting a 'streamlined leadership to administer the business of the people with dispatch, en­ thusiasm and effectiveness.' He forgot to say the powerful organization of a select few of the Great Society would control business, manufacturing, farming, labor, etc., by wily boss control over every eventuality thus closing the noose tightly under one man control - thus his statement, 'Lean and Fit'. "Did he really think the Senate and House would see fit to hand over so much power that would strangle all the states into his bounty as one-man control of a Great Society? The Senate and House should be ever watchful. They are the people's watch dogs. If there be a need for reorganization, the Senate and House can or ought to be able to handle it them­ selves. "Wake up. Never forget that George Washington and Thomas Jefferson founded these United States into a Republic - not a Democracy. It was Abraham Lincoln who led the fight to unify the people thus preserving the Union. Again - no mention of a Democracy until Wilson saw fit to bring out that term Democracy so he could be in order to lead the Republic into the first world war and income tax. "Please join with clean hands going into a great fight to keep our Constitutional Republic as a law and order in these United States of America. "Kathryn Wagner" ^ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ V ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ g * A w mm • * t TWO WAR VIGILS ORLANDO, FLA.-Mrs. Charlton Browning kept a lonely war vigil in two wars. Her husband was taken pri­ soner in Germany in 1943 and she learned of his re­ l e a s e f r o m a n e w s p a p e r article. Her son, Tommy, shot down over North Viet­ nam in July 1966. was re­ cently released. ROBBER AT 13 BUFFALO, N.Y. - Police reported arresting a 13-year- old boy who' robbed the Marine Midland Bank-West­ ern by walking into the bank, pointing a gun at a teller and saying, "fill the bag." The teller stated he wanted $20's not one dollar bills. For Your Information Dear Friends, Clergymen and psychologists agree that to say, "Come now, buck up. Don't take it so hard" only makes the bereaved feel worse "Bucking him up" sounds as though you are minimizing his loss. Honest sympathy, Yes, it's tough, and I sure know it is" makes your friend feel free to express grief and recover from it. The na­ tural emotion of grief is a God given safety valve which should not be suppressed. Respectfully, PETER AiJISTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME McHenry, Illinois . 385-0063 Are You New In McHenry Area f ********** Do You Know Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA ' 1 i CALL JOAN STULL FRAN OLSEN DORIS ANDRES 385-5418 385-5740 385-4518 • K | K N O W Y O U R N E W A R E A -- R O Y A L . W E L C O M E D O E S I T B E S T - ( * » * ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ » torn WELCOME family residence with attached garage. Paul F. Reuter, 5803 Wonder Woods drive, Wonder Lake, single family residence with attached garage. A- Nett, Jak-Anna Heights, McHenry, enclose an open porch. Jack Baillie, 8519 Coral road, Sunrsie Ridge, Wonder LAke, single family residence with attached garage. Vincent McLaughlin, 8602 Sunset drive, Highland Shores, Wonder Lake, single family residence with attached garage. Richard Szymura, 8613 Riley road, Sunrise Ridge, Wonder Lake, single family residence with attached garage. Kenwall, Inc., 2017 Indian Ridge, Sunnyside Estates, single family residence with attached garage. Lawrence Klapperich, McHenry, erect a two-car detached garage. Ladd Enterprises, 1815 W. Indian Ridge drive, Sunnyside Estates, single family residence. Harold Green, 5512 Lake .Shore drive, Wonder Woods, Wonder Lake, drill a new well. Al Blake, 2414 W. Route 120, McHenry, erect a 60 foot by 100 foot commercial building. CITY PERMITS The following building permits were issued by the city of McHenry during the month of February: Joseph Vachout, 814 Melrose court, Whispering Oaks, single family dwelling. John Boeker, 4108 W. Crystal Lake road, office building and apartment addition. Walter Bjorkman, 1405 N. Millstream, install vinyl siding. T.W. Associates, 4818 Willow lane, Lakeland Park, single family dwelling. , T.W. Associates, 1815 Lincoln road, single family dwelling. John Nihill, 3216 Golfview, install new siding. Jerry Zalud, 1602 N. Flower, Lakeland Park, single family dwelling. Roy Enger, 914 Oakwood drive, Whispering Oaks, single family dwelling. Carol Hoffman, 4510 W. Parkway, addition to house. Connie Moy, 3917 W. Main, an addition. What's Best For Your Child - And You (Series 2) DANGERSOF PERFECTIONISM Some parents think it would be wonderful if their children were always obedient. On the contrary, it would not be wonderful: it would be ab­ normal. A too, too obedient child is repressing his natural instincts. Some day these repressed feelings will explode in dangerous, unsocial behavior. Another mistake parents make is that they expect their children to be generous, to share their toys and possessions. Dr. Nina Ridenour, whose admirable pamphlet, "Some Special Problems of Children, Aged Two to Five", should be in every parent's hands, has this to say about sharing: "Selfishness is as natural in little children as unselfishness is admirable in adults. Parents who are disappointed in finding their offspring minus that rare quality - generosity - forget that no child is born into the worldgenerous, wanting to share his things and wait his turn. "Understanding and prac­ ticing unselfishness is a dif­ ficult, complicated process that takes many years of living to absorb. Parents, in an effort to start their children on the right path, hope to hand over this lesson of a lifetime to their youngster of two. But it just can't be done. "When a child is unwilling to share, it is because he is unable to share. He has to grow with the idea and into it if he is to achieve true generosity. Mere surface politeness does not come from the heart. To force an idea upon him before he is ready to receive it, is to demand something of him which is not natural for his early age. As a result the future development of true un­ selfishness may be stunted." All this adds up to the simple truth that children aren't born angels. Parents will only give themselves unnecessary grief if they cherish false hopes. The raising of joyous, healthy, good children need not be a complicated problem, for children are like plants: nourish them, and they grow straight and tall. It is the great adventure of parenthood to promote that growth p h y s i c a l l y , m e n t a l l y , spiritually, and socially. But you will only thwart yourself if you try to force the process. Children who are brought up under perfectionist standards become either dully docile, which is certainly not good for their personality, or wildly rebellious, which is bad both for them and for society. By af­ fection and your own good conduct you can develop in your children a sound con­ science that will guide them to reasonably good behaviour. Overstrictness, on the other hand, produces an over­ developed conscience which is more a misery maker than a guide. You may like goody-goody children, but the world doesn't. Their angelic behavior is an affront to other children and their parents. Their docility makes life easy for you, but it doesn't make life easy for them, not really. Such children grow up in a kind of emotional s t r a i t j a c k e t , c o n s t a n t l y awaiting punishment, always guilt-ridden. What is worse, they usually lack self-confidence, the essential ingredient of success. They feel they are not truly worthy in themselves.. What we want is good, not perfect, children - children with human charm and human lovableness. Perfection should be taught as an ideal but not demanded as a reality. Children who are brought up to a reasonable discipline feel comfortable within themselves because they can comply with the demands society makes on them. Gradually, as they ex­ perience the satisfactions of good behavior, they may even become better and better. Such youngsters grow into the sound, happy people who sustain our society. ILLEGAL DUMPS Illinois has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as the leading state in elimination of illegal garbage dumps, ac­ cording to William L. Blaser, state EPA director. More than 400, or 77 percent, of illegal dumps have been eliminated in Illinois, Blaser said, adding that this is about one-fifth of the total closings nation-wide. New Jersey, which rated second, closed 168 dumps, or 75 per cent. - " >i ! K0ENEMANN Country Made Sausages, Hams and Bacon [GERMAN IMPORTS AND CHEESES A Full Line Of Delicatessen I 815-385-6260 • i =, J u s t e a s t o t R t . 1 2 5 V O L O illlllllllllllllllllllllllMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIII||||||||||||||||||||,l,„ll„=