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PAGE 14 - PLAINDEALER-WKDNKSIVW EDITORIALS Something To Love One reason we are currently seeing a return to the days of the thirties and forties in films and literature is that many find so little to love in today's life, in today's Amer- ica. The present television generation--those under thirty generally speaking--often hate the system, as they say, hate the government, hate patriotism, the armed services, policemen, the courts, the traditional American way of life, traditional moral concepts and mores. And, of course, there is much wrong with all. But .Americans in the old days loved their country, and respect^, ui general, its government; the word "duty" was still a fine word -Utobert E. Lee called it the sublimest word in the English laftgugge); law enforcement personnel were not abused wholesale; certain moral standards were accepted by most of us; the cburts were, again generally speaking, respected and obeyed and good manners were in evidence in all parts of the country. N- Economically, times were hard. But America had a soul, its citizens were not so violently ill-mannered, lawless and divided--even though there were discriminations and injustices. In short, we were more like certain northern European countries today, where law and order are taken for granted, there is little crime, and national unity and purpose are proud assets of the vast majority. Today Americans badly need something to love, some­ thing to believe in, something to bring them together and heal the wounds administered by militants, revolutionaries, mixed-up professors, youngsters and certain minority leaders in the sixties. Already, thankfully, the tide has turned. And the longing to rediscover the atmosphere and lifestyle of the thirties and of the war forties is a sure and welcome sign the nation is coming back to its senses. Effects Of Tenure Tenure, which college professors have been quick to utilize for job protection, has become a problem at colleges and universities. This was recognized recently at a meet­ ing of educational executives in New York; President Har­ old Martin, of Union College in Schenectady, warned that any effort today to maintain quality among a faculty requires a decision on the issue of tenure. Last year Union College became one of the first higher educational institutions to inaugurate a contract system in its hiring of teachers. The contract system replaced the old , tenure system, which--in affect--made it almost impossible to replace inefficient teachers. While no one would have college professors denied rea­ sonable security, it's nevertheless true that the primary consideration of college administrators must be the main­ tenance of a quality faculty, in the interests of students. Too often in recent years college presidents and govern­ ing bodies have found themselves unable to remove from of­ fice obvious misfits, cranks, eccentrics or other assorted nuts because they were protected by tenure, which usually bars replacement of a faculty member except for causes which are very difficult to prove. Democratic Candidates The tendency for more than a year has been to assume the Democratic presidential nominee in 1976 will have it made. At the recent meeting of the Democratic National Com­ mittee in Washington, however, there were warnings that this might not prove true. Democratic candidates for Congress this year are con­ ceded fine odds, even by Republicans, but in lf§76 not only will two more years have elapsed but the G.O.P. will have a new standard bearer. And the Democrats, as yet, have no really strong candi­ date. Senator Ted Kennedy is himself touched by scandal. Senator George McGovem was so badly thrashed in 1972 he isn't a major contender. Senator Henry Jackson failed to catch on in 1972 and is a question mark. Senator Edmund Muskie flopped so badly in 1972 he's not a likely nominee two years hence. Etc. The Democrats too, then, are not well positioned , politically. A strong, fresh Republican candidate will face odds- there are more Democrats than Republicans--but they won't be hopeless odds, and could be very misleading odds. How Do You Know? A timely question is being asked in more than 40 million homes this April. It appears on a leaflet being distributed by American Cancer society volunteers': "If you don't know Cancer's Warning Signals, how do you know you haven't got one?" Time is often the most important defense the individual has against cancer. If you catch cancer in time, the doctors tell us, it is one of the most curable of the major diseases. One way to enlist time on your side is to heed the warnings that may mean cancer. In most cases, a warning signal does not mean cancer, but only a doctor can tell after a thorough examination. The Seven Warning Signals are change in bowel or bladder habits; a sore that doesn't heal; unusual bleeding or discharge; thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere; indigestion or difficulty in swallowing; obviou9 change in wart or mole; nagging cough, or hoarseness. If you have a warning signal, see your doctor. McHenry county's army of volunteers is now contacting businesses, families, and industry leaders to invite them to join in this Crusade to whip cancer in our lifetime. Your donations--and your interest in the informational material given you--are the ways to make this 1974 Cancer Crusade a victorious one here. -J1 v. J1 CHEAPER BY x THE SEED 6ROW TO SURVIVE corh] • IT-, ^ 11> I ^ Kin ii i a liSlll ^4 . .nr "J?*'. v;»». NOW, IF WE COULP ONLY GROW GASOLINE! CCS.psj Stamp Collecting | Sheriff Report (February) OFFENSES AS REPORTED 1974 1973 Rape s 0 1 Robbery 0 Assault 9 5 Burglary . 29 32 Burglary (from autos) 17 not recorded Theft 33 38 Theft-Auto -6 4 Arson 1 Vandalism 49 50 Weapons 3 6 Narcotics 5 7 Driving while intoxicated --. .. 2 6 Liquor Violations - 0 Disorderly Conduct >. 11 6 Suspicion 15 35 Abandoned Vehicles 20 21 Anonymous Calls 12 H Domestic Trouble -- 28 36 Emergency Assistance 12 10 Fatalities (other than traffic) 1 2 Found Articles 8 9 Lost Article 8 H Mental 4 3 Missing Person 11 7 Outside Assistance • -25 24 Suicide ' 0 1 Attempted Suicide 4 Others •. I4 I7 Traffic 35 31 Miscellaneous Investigations 49 ^ 45 Total Offenses Reported 411 424 ARRESTS FOR THE MONTH Burglary f.! Sr.... • 8 1 Bodily Harm 13 11 Criminal Damage 3 1 Deception 1 , 2 Disorderly Conduct 10 5 D.W.I 6 18 Liquor Violations 5 5 Narcotics H 7 Non-Support 23 4 Rape 0 1 Robbery 0 1 Sex Crimes 2 2 Theft 9 4 Traffic 1*72 295 Weapons 7 3 All Others H 9 Total Adult Persons Arrested 260 364 OFFENSES CLEARED BY ARREST Felonies I4 9 Misdemeanors 240 346 JUVENILE CASES HANDLED Burglary 0 . 1 Bodily Harm 2 0 Criminal Damage 1 ^ Disorderly Conduct 2 0 Curfew 0 1 Liquor Violations 1 1 Runaways 12 19 Sex CHmes 1 0 Theft ».l 3 Traffic 1 1 All Others 6 3 Total Juvenile Cases Handled 27 31 PRISONER COUNT FOR THE MONTH Adult Males Received 116 88 Adult Females Received 9 5 Juvenile Males Received 6 11 Juvenile Females Received 3 5 Total Prisoners Received 134 109 Total Prisoners Discharged 124 109 Average Prisoner Count Per Day 37 20 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS HANDLED Total Number of Accidents 153 144 Personal Property 129 116 PUBLIC PULSE (The Plaindealer invites the public to use this column as an expression of their views on subjects of general interest in our community. Our only request is that the writers give - signature, .full ad­ dress and phone number. 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 objectional taste.) " Several letters have appeared in this column concerning the odor emanating from the Shamrock Beef Cattle farm at 533 N. Draper road. These letters have been both in protest and in defense of the operation. A citizens' meeting was held March 16 in the office of the farm manager, Verne Schiller. The Illinois Environmental Protection agency has written letters to concerned citizens, announcing that Mr. Schiller has agreed to "a plan of compliance to control the malodors emanating from the liquid manure spreading operations." According to the E.P.A., Mr. Schiller agreed to spread in spring and autumn, before planting and after harvesting com. The total amount of manure is to be limited to its present levels. The affected area will be immediately disced over to control odor emissions. Save trees. Turn In this newspaper for recycling. McHenry Marketplace 3rd Sat. every month Newspaper, Magazines 9-5 Bottles, Can? 9-12 By Dolores White The most popular hobby in the world is stamp collecting. The first postage stamp was issued in England in the year 1840. The stamp was the "Penny Black" which has the picture of Queen Victoria on it. Years ago the hobby of saving World Stamps was the thing. But now there are so many countries and stamps that it is very hard to try and save the whole world. Ihis is the reason so many collectors specialize. The collector today picks a certain country or topical and collects the world as a side line. There are many topicals a person can select from - such as flowers, space, animals, Kennedy, Scouts, etc. Another way to save stamps is "on cover". When you have an envelope that has a stamp on it and it has gone through the mail, this is a cover. Stamps on cover are saved for the cancellation, by name of city, slogan or first day of issue. Some collectors try to get as many different cities as possible, or to save the many different slogans that are on the cancellations by the post office such as, "Pray For Peace", "Always Use ?ip Code", "Easter Seals Fight Crippling" and many, many more. "First day of issue" is a cover with the date the stamp is issued by the government on it plus the words "first day of issue" in the cancellation. These can be obtained from the government or bought from dealers. Your local post office has a bulletin in the lobby telling the day a stamp will be issued and where. If you send an envelope and the price of the stamp in an envelope to the city the stamp will be issued from, they will cancel a stamp on you* self-addressed envelope and mail it to you. The request for the flffet day of issue must be sent before the date of issue. When you decide to save stamps you will be surprised how easy it is to find all kinds of stamps right around your own home wid friends will help you. If you don't have an album you can just use a loose leaf folder Easter Seals The 1974 Easter Seal cam­ paign interests all good citi­ zens. Helping crippled chil­ dren is one of the more re­ warding things we can do in our efforts to help our fellow- man. Inmost states a volunteer organization enthusiastical­ ly conducts the Easter Seal sale each year. A number of children walk today because of the exist­ ence of this organization and its work in past years. We solicit the attention of our readers to the present East­ er Seal drive and recommend they support the effort in be­ half of crippled children and all other work done fay this organization if financially able to do so. It*8 always best to make your contribution to someone you know, a local person if possible, to be sure it's used as intended. and mount them on pages until you decide on how you're going to save. When you mount stamps in your book never glue them to the papa*. There are stamp hinges on the market for this purpose which are very inexpensive. The value of the stamp can be ruined if they are glued down. When you want to get a stamp off an envelope, never tear them off. Just soak it in a little water until it is easily removed. Dry it between a couple pieces of paper toweling and then mount it. There will be a monthly Stamp and Coin show at the American Legion on the second Sunday of the month starting Mother's day. A question box will be available for any question on collecting you might want answered. Future columns will answer questions on what makes a stamp valuable, tagging, plate blocks, line pairs, etc. There are many interesting things to learn when you save stamps and all through a square piece of paper. If you are a collector and haven't touched your collection for a while, dig it out. If you are just starting, good luck and enjoy your new hobby. Courtship is the time of life for spooning, but marriage leads to forking over. Bodily Injury 21 28 Fatalities 3 3 Warnings Tickets Issued 57 73 Prisoner Records Prepared 134 109 Warrants Served .87 66 Court Processes Received 505 457 Court Processes Served 334 455 Bailiffs In Court 92 not recorded Persons Taken To Court.. 74 98 Meals Served for the Month 3029 1388 Persons Conveyed to Other Institutions 6 17 Mileage Conveying Persons 410 1760 Mileage Serving Court Processes 5626 5,018 Mileage Patrolling and Investigating 72273 93,430 j For Your Information Dear friends, One day I overheard a passerby say to another, "You're in good hands with that firm". All of us desire the assurance which comes from being "in good hands". We want our children educated by well-trained, Understanding teachers and our legal affairs in the hands of interested capable attorneys - so too in selecting a funeral director. We trust that our staff merits this kind of confidence. Respectfully, PETER MJIJSTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME McHenry. Illinois 335-0063 Are You New In McHenry Area ? •••••••••• Do You Know Someone new? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL, WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA MM ! K0ENEMANN Country Made Sausages, Hams and Bacon GERMAN IMPORTS AND CHEESES A Full Line Of Delicatessen Just east of Rt 12 815-385-^2^0 • V0L0 JOAN STULL DORIS ANDREAS 385-5418 385-4518 +0 % KOYAI wncom KNOW YOUR AREA-ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST **"**"*•**"*"*•** ****** itirkitit ****** **•*•**• j " *> i» > » i> > • i- >» *> j- >- j- >• >» >» !• 1- 1> I- 1» >• I- >• > • 4 i- *» * X» i * • *• j- Experimental Photo Program For Licenses An experimental program which could lead to an applicant's photo on future Illinois driver licenses will be conducted April 1 through April 30 by Secretary of State Michael J. Howlett. Four drivers' examination stations have been selected to participate in the trial project. Ttiey are Rockford, Lombard, Bloomington and Effingham. Photos of applicants for license renewals as well as those scheduled for inside or road tests will be taken at the four stations on a voluntary basis. All individuals will receive a special souvenir photo card from Secretary Howlett in addition to the regular license. "Four different photo processes will be used at the pilot stations," Howlett explained. "We will evaluate results from quality, cost and operational factors for presentation to the state Legislature for adopting a permanent program." Although twenty-nine states now include a photo on a driver license, Illinois is the first state to test and evaluate possible processes on an advance trial basis. "We want to emphasize that participation in the one-month pilot program is voluntary but participation by applicants will be important in our evaluation," Howlett said. April, 1974 The second quarter of the year begins with April, which also contains April Fool's Day, Easter (on the 14th this year) and happy tax-paying day on the 15th, when millions of Americans must make final income tax payments for the year 1972. On the 6th in 1917, Congress declared war on Germany, which doomed the Kaiser and the German monarchy and eventually, indirectly, produced Adolph Hitler. On the same day in 1830, the Mormon Church was founded. (The Greeks in America celebrate the 6th as the Anniversary of the Greek war for independence.) On the 9th in 1865, General Robert & Lee finally sur- rended his Amy of Northern Virginia, perhaps the most ably-led in the nation's history, at Appomattox, Virginia, to a generous U.S. Grant Hie 10th is the birthday anniver­ sary of the founder of the Salvation Army, William Booth. The famed Halifax (N.C.) resolutions, calling for inde­ pendence, date from the 12th in 1776, and largely influenced the Continental Congress later that year to follow the Hal­ ifax example. One of the greatest Americans and for eight years (1800-1808) President, Thomas Jefferson was born at Shadwell, Virginia, on the 13th in 1743. The Huguenot Society observes the 13th, the day of the signing of the Edict of Nantes, halting the persecution of Protestants in France in 1598. Henry IV signed this act oi freedom; Louis XIV revoked it in 1685, and Protestants were again persecuted. spurgeons Minis, Plus Sizes, Regulars All Love White Swan *14 Just what the doctor ordered! Crackling- crisp easy care dresses in polyester or blends. Left, 8-18. Center, doubleknit or bengaline, mini 4-16. Right, 14V6-24V&. \ CHOOSE IT AND CHARGE IT AT SPURGEON'S! STORE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-8:3( Saturday 8:30 - 6:0( Sunday 10:00 -5:00 4400 WEST ROUTE 120 - McHENRY MARKET PLACE SHOPPING CENTER