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I PAGE 8-PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1973 EDITORIALS Comparing Prices As millions of Americans protest excessively high meat prices, it's appropriate to comment on U.S. drug prices. ' 1 Anyone who's ever lived abroad, and bought drugs or medicines at modest prices, is struck by the fact that U.S. drug and medicine prices are often four or five times that in other countries - for an identical product. Some of the difference might be in higher labor and production costs; but the truth is that some drugs and medicines are priced on the basis of exclusiveness and what the public will bear - in its ignorance. N While that's permissible in our free enterprise system, a way should eventually be found to make medicines available to all at a reasonable cost. Remembering V-E Day As time races along, V-E Day falls further and further into history's background and to those who remember it emotionally, it's surprising to realize most Americans to­ day have no memory of that memorable Tuesday in May-- the 8th, in 1945, when the Second World War ended for most of the world. There is impressive new evidence that many of tqgay' younger generation now want to learn more about that war,' its causes, its settlements--to understand today's world and its problems. For World War II, in many ways, made the world we live in today. That explains the rash of new books , and magazines, and growing interest in history's greatest conflict. For Americans, May 8th, 1945, came after a hard winter, like a new lease on life, and the new growth and warmth of springtime almost seemed to visually express the great re­ lief and new hope to servicemen in Europe. The hope was the world could avoid another war of such magnitude. So fair the world has managed that, but the United States, among the winners, has suffered two costly, long wars in Asia. (France and Britain, also winners in 1945, have ex­ perienced lesser struggles away from home.) The hope of 1973, looking back, must be that the United States will avoid wars in the future, big and small. But it would be unrealistic to carry that policy and hope to the point of allowing the nation's defenses to grow weak. There have always been hungry nations ready to conquer the rich and weak, and as the world's population problem worsens in future years there is no assurance this situation will change. The lesson of World War II is that we must remain strong--to prevent war and preserve cherished American freedoms. The Minimum Wage The Nixon Administration, through Secretary of Labor Peter Brennen, has asked Congress to raise the mini­ mum wage from its present $1.60 to $1.90 immediately to 12.10 a year later, to $2.20 in 1975 and to $2.30 in 1976. ;• Last raised in. 1966, inflation having eaten away at pay- Checks of most Americans in thai period, there's not much of a case for opposition to the proposed new minimums. The primary legislative struggle will probably be over the proposal to establish a sub-minimum pay scale (about $1.60 ah hour) for youth--for thirteen week periods. The Administration says the youth pay scale is needed to stimulate youth employment, which is lagging; labor leaders oppose the proposal, fearing some employers will utilize it to replace higher-paid workers with youngsters. With or without the youth pay provision, Congress should speedily enact the minimum wage hike requested, or a similar one. Bicycling-A Popular Turned Hazard Sport Bicycling • an increasingly popular sport - provides much enjoyment for youngsters and adults. "But bicycling brings safety problems!" says the Institute for Safer Living. Approximately 900 persons are likely to be killed this year in bicycle-automobile ac­ cidents, according to the National Safety council. Such fatalities have risen steadily in recent years, from 490 in 1961 to 850 in 1971. The Institute estimates that more than one million bicycle- related injuries will occur this y|ar. More than 75 million people ride bicycles now, compared with 55 million in the late 1960s The Institute urges adherence to these common sense safety precautions to help reduce bicycle accidents. Learn to ride well - practice in a safe area away from traffic. Choose the correct bicycle size. Bicycles are intended for use on lightly traveled roads. Bicycles are prohibited on many highways and ex­ pressways. Obey all traffic rules and regulations: at lights, stop signs, intersections, and one­ way. streets. < Bicyclists must ride single file on roadways. Only one person on a bicycle (except tandems) - no riders. Bicyclists must not "hook" rides on other moving vehicles. . Every bicycle must have a bell or born and a brake or brakes in good condition. For after dark use, bicycles must have a reflector or red tail light that is visible from 500 • Always hand signal before turning. Ride as closely to the right hp mi edge of the road as possible and always ride with the flow of traffic. Don't carry anything that would prevent at least one hand from being on the handlebars at all times. Leave stunt riding and racing for open areas free of traffic. In most communities, bicycles must be registered and display license plates. Keep a copy of the bicycle serial number at home. WHO MOWS! 1. Who was the first Ameri­ can astronaut? 2. Which President was the first to use radio? 3. Who wrote the song "God Bless America"? 4. Who was Stalin's prede­ cessor as Soviet Premier? 5. Name this country's first woman Ambassador. 6. Who is credited with say­ ing, "We need a sense of urgency we do not have?" 7. Into what lake does the water from Niagra Falls flow. 8. What class of animals is equally at home on land and in the water? 9. What is the scientific term for basic living mat­ ter? 10.Name the largest bone in the human body. Answers !o Who Knows •auoq qSiqi JO 'miuaj aqj/OI •uisBidopjj '6 •suBiqiqduiv •OTJB?UO ajpsi o}ui aua aijBT UIOJJ •juapjsaJd ao|A ajiqM 'UOXIN P-reqorH •ilJBiuuaa o? JopBSSBquiy 'uosaapuv aiuaSng *SJW •lt"IS6I 'aojoiojv *W ABjsaqo-BjCA •UITJAG 9UIAJJ *6161 "J sdooj) UBOjiauiy o} aqods OQM UOSJTM MOJPOOM •jf 'pjuqdaqs "3 u^IV *8 'L •9 •z •I DEAR MOTHER... Though I may be far away... on this... your special day... my thoughts/are with you. I reach out, across time and space, to tquch your hand, to thank you from the depths of my hearty, for what you are, for what you mean...^^^^ to me. P, Mother's Day The observance of Mother's Day is a recent one in the United States, beginning only in 1907. Then it was the idea of Miss Anna M. Jarvis, of Philadelphia, that at least once a year sons and daughters should pay tribute to mothers. Miss Jarvis arranged for a special service in one of the Philadelphia churches and suggested white carnations be worn by those attending. The observance, on the second Sunday in May, has rapid­ ly spread to every part of the United States and the fact that it became custom in all the states only four years after it had been suggested testifies to the sentiment for such an observance in this country. In later years, the custom of wearing a white carnation on Mother's Day was changed and those whose mothers were still alive wore red flowers, instead of white. First observ­ ed in the United States, Mother's Day has become an inter­ national occasion and mothers in every area of the world are now honored each year on Mother's Day. More than anyone else, the mother who cares for both home and her children is destined to influence the character and future of the country. And often this responsibility is combined with a back-breaking and steady ordeal of sewing, washing, mending, cleaning and teaching. It is to this mother, who dedicates heriife to her home, her family and children, that the country owes a debt of gratitude. It is this mother who represents the finest in our civilization. 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, Ml 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.) ON POLLUTION "Dear Editor: "As chairman of the Wonder Lake Clean-Up committee, I'm seeking participation, - not plaudits, in pinpointing this for attention! "Tell me, are there any laws on the docket, with teeth for enforcement, against pollution of your own personal property? "Or of mandatory garbage removal? Because unless there is, we have an untenable situation that exists, whereby this sort of offender considers himself above reproach, feels free to disfigure the terrain, and laughs us to scorn, while creating a blight in the com­ munity. "And how about the ob­ noxious, who feels it's his prerogative whether he has garbage removal or not, and skulks around after dark, when they're confident of not being observed, depositing their debris on other men's domain? "I've almost yielded to the temptation of using my in- stamatic to get a little action. But unless there's a little grit, a little bite, in these laws of ours, it will be just one more thing that looks good on paper only. Social Security Question: I worked under Social Security for thirty-one years before I retired last year at age 65 and started getting monthly retirement checks. Now my neighbor tells me that my checks might be increased because of a new Social Security law. Is he right? Answer: Recent changes in the Social Security law may mean an increase in your Social Security payment. The law now provides a special minimum benefit for people who have worked regularly under Social Security for more than 20 years. Since you worked regularly under Social Security more than 30 years, your minimum benefit could be as much as $170 a month begin­ ning in January. You will first receive your higher benefit amount in your check of April 3. You will receive whichever payment is higher-your present monthly payment or the special minimum. For example, for workers who retired at 65 with 25 years of coverage under Social Security, the special minimum benefit is $127.50 a month; for 30 years of coverage, the special minimum is $170 at age 65. Question: I'm planning a trip abroad next spring to visit some of my relatives. My doctor has told me I'll need several shots before I go. Will Medicare help pay for them? "For faith without works is dead. James 2:17. "Insincerity,"1 "Evelyn Gustafson "7111 N. Oak Street "Wonder Lake" For Your Information Dear friends, If the bereaved family has defin­ ite church affiliations, the choice of clergyman for the funeral ser­ vice is rather automatic. In other circumstamces, the funeral direct­ or will assist in securing a cl­ ergyman. Naturally the time of the funeral service should not be set without the concurrence of the officiating clergyman. Respectfully, PETER MJUSTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME Mchenry, Illinois . 385-0063 • --•»-- --r- - tj' g Khowt£-"j f 'THt Does dew fall? If so, when does it fall? Dew does not fall, so there is no need to answer the second question. However, dew is an interesting weath­ er element and close obser­ vation of it. can tell you something about the weather to follow during the day. Dew collects on surface objects, like blades of grass, and is moisture taken from passing, warmer air. The earth objects which collect it from the air must be cold­ er than the air--so as to con­ dense some of the moisture out of the surrounding air. Seeing dew, either at night or early morning, is a clear weather indication-though not a foolproof one. The ab- sense of dew tells you that chances are good that rain­ fall is ahead--sometime in the next twenty-four hours. BLOOD DRIVE The Crystal Lake Jaycee blood drive will be held May 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at McHenry County college. To date, 346 pints have been drawn toward a goal of 800. For fur­ ther information, call 459-6730. Letter from Washington by Senator Charles H. Percy Earlier this year I reported in this column on the struggle between the President and Congress over funding of gov- ernment programs--both new and old. I promised at that time to judge each item in the fed- 'eral budget and each newly proposed program on-Jts own merits, keeping always in mind the necessity to Ate(rk within a responsible spending ceiling. I promised to vote to discard programs that are ob­ solete or unworkable and to vote to retain and improve those that are successful. Two of my recent votes in the Senate are good examples of my action to carry out this promise. When the President vetoed the Vocational Rehabilitation Act, I carefullv studied the President's objections to the bill and reviewed it once again myself. Although the bill authorized the govern­ ment to spend approximately $710 million more than the President had requested for vocational rehabilitation pro­ grams over a three-year pe­ riod, I concluded that, from the taxpayers' point of view, this was money well spent. I was convinced that money spent on the rehabilitation of physically and mentally handi­ capped people was a sound investment. Not only does it allow thousands of people to live a more productive and normal life, but actually saves money for the taxpayer. For example, in 1972, the Illi­ nois Vocational Rehabilitation Agency served 58,922 people and completely rehabilitated 14,315. Nearly 750 of these completely rehabilitated people had been receiving public aid but are now com­ pletely self-supporting--sav­ ing the state of Illinois $1.2 million in one year alone. WITHOUT He who makes the same mistake over and over again at least has learned to do one thing well. Answer: No. Vaccinations or inoculations are covered under Medicare only if they are directly related to an injury or direct exposure to a disease. Preventive immunization, such as you'll be getting, is not covered. Question: I'm covered by both parts of Medicare, hospital insurance and medical insurance. Recently my doctor told me I must wear special orthopedic shoes. Can I submit this shoe bill to Medicare for payment? Answer: No. Orthopedic shoes and other support devices for the feet are not covered by Medicare unless the shoes are an integral part of a leg brace. A MAN COUNTRY, a piece of fic­ tion spun from history and starring Cliff Robertson, was seen recently.TheABC special, presented by Kodak, was quite enjoyable, caus­ ing one to again savor the sweet flavor of a classical work. TO ENJOY TELEVISION one does not necessarily have to view the shows that are rated number one or nearly number one. In tele­ vision, being number one doesn't always mean being best. It simply means being the most popular. As view­ ers, we might remind our­ selves of the difference. CBS' NEWS SPECIAL "Five Presidents on the Presidency" was enjoyable. In the show America's Chief Executives spoke from their experiences. Interviews dat­ ing back to 1952 were used GLEN CAMPBELL is scheduled for three CBS specials next season, two of them to be produced in England. JACK PAAR'S late-night comeback is on the way out, so it is said. Also in trouble is the "CBS Morning News" with John Hart. AMERICAN ADVENTURE stimulates in one's breast a a warm appreciation for this rich, broad land that we claim as home. The people and places one meets on the program are exciting. It has been estimated that for every dollar spent on vo­ cational rehabilitation, be­ tween $8 and $35 are re­ turned in welfare costs saved and income taxes paid by re­ habilitated workers. Another bill vetoed by the President this year did not measure up to my cost-benefit analysis. During Senate de­ bate on the Rural Water and Sewer Grant bill, I voted against continuing this pro­ gram. This bill mandated that the President use up to $330 million per year for the plan­ ning and construction of water and waste disposal facilities in small towns. What this program has done is to give federal tax revenues to some towns, regardless of their financial need, to pay tor a local project which most other towns, and the taxpay­ ers there, are paying for themselves. In addition, the Water and Sewer Grant program du­ plicated two other ongoing federal anti-pollution pro­ grams. Farmers Home Ad­ ministration loans are avail­ able to communities wishing to build or improve their water systems. Environmental Protection Agency grants are available for all communities, regardless of size, to upgrade their waste disposal facilities. I could not support the con­ tinuance of a third program, paid for with taxpayers* money, which was unfair in its benefits and duplicative in its results. The President has indicated that he will veto other bills the Congress is expected to pass. I will continue to scruti­ nize closely each of these bills in terms of the benefits they will bring to our citizens, their long-term cost, and whether the same benefits are available from other sources. r Are You New In McHenry Area y ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ Do You Know Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND 4 ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA t ' 1 » CALL JOAN STULL FRAN OLSEN 385-5418 385-5740 <K •C t « I •t ( t I t • I t <( I •( <r t • t •« K I C t t ' I I t • I ' c c •K t <( < t t t I -1 I t ( • ^ K N O W Y O U R N E W A R C A -- R O Y A L . • f ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ » t DORIS ANDRES 385-4518 'o. 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