spurgeons children draw "Thank-you" pictures to send to UNICEF. Nine paintings were sent to Prague, and one-Jitka's-was selected to be reproduced as a poster for UNICEF feeding centers over Czecho slovakia^ Her picture showed happy children dancing around a Maypole beneath a smiling sun. She explained it: "The picture expresses joy, by going round and round, and the wreath at the top of the Maypole is to show that the line of children being helped is endless." A year later, Jitka's painting appeared on the first greeting card of the United Nations Children's Fund Schaffer noted that Illinois voters in 1970 approved a referendum favoring the death penalty by a 2:1 margin. He said his own polls of 33rd district residents show over whelming support for enact ment of a capital punishment law. The measure would mandate Jie^th sentences for those ^fcrtcted of killing a peace offnysror Jfjreman in the course of ^forming his duties, the killing pf a prison guard, the killing/a person during the hijacking of an airplane, killing for hire, or killing a person during the course of a robbery^ rape, aggravated kidnaping or\ decent liberties with a child by during the commission of in- Mfparty to the crime. Schaffer Vows war's aftermath - drought and famine. Some of the best farmland in Jitka's country was still un- planted. Many children had never tasted milk. Many were crippled and wasted from nutritional deficiencies One day, a truck with "UNICEF" painted on its sides rolled into town. Cases of powdered milk, food and medicines were unloaded. In the weeks that followed, medical facilities were opened, children were vaccinated against tuberculosis, and ex pectant mothers were given pre-natal care. One of the teachers in Jitka's school suggested that the One child s expression of gratitude led to an annual fund- raisjng drive that has helped millions. Think about it the next time someone "curses the darkness." ' • „ Extension Comments To Sponsor New Death Penalty Law State Senptor Jack Schaffer, R-Cary, has said he will sup port efforts during the current veto session of the legislature to enact a new death penalty law for Illinois which conforms with recent decisions of the U.S. Supreme courtj A bill introduced last Spring by Rep. Roman Kosinski, D- Chicago, to provide such a law was approved by the House last week and has been sent to the Senate for consideration. Jitka Samkova. Artist Of The First UNICEF Card In 1948, a little girl named Jitka couldn't remember what it was like to have enough to eat. She was 7. And she lived in Rudilfo, Czechoslovakia. And although her village had not been bombed, it had known war, invading armies and Brine Your Own Darkness in your home-brined pickles may be caused by use of ground spices; to much spice; iodized salt; overcooking; min erals in the water or use of iron utensils Soft or slippery pickles usually result from microbial ac2 tion that causes spoilage Once a pickle becomes soft, it cannot become firm Sorry, Sir Attending a formal reception, the sneaky gentleman was ap proached by an official in a long tailcoat and a high silk hat. "Sir, ivould you mind telling me whether you're on the groom's side or the bride's side?" "Oh, I'm on the groom's side," he replied after hesitating some what. "Then, I'll have to ask you to leave, this happens to be a birthday party." Save 20% and More! Your Favorite Lovable1 C-cup Mm Reg. $4 Fashion Lace for the fuller figure. Cup un- derliner support pads, slip-on shoulder strap comfort pads. Wide un derhand, sides, baclf and closure. Save now! D cup, reg. $4.50, 3.59 FULL FIGURE I Reg. $3 Comfort Cotton for every-wear! World fa mous porous cotton fabric is smooth, cool. Soft cup comfort with stretch center. Stretch straps and bottom band. B and C cups. wne\ COTTON Cordon-Bleu leisure ensemble I Reg. $2.59 Stretch Brief price- saver! Shirred back seam lifts, curves, smooths. Stain-resis tant Olefin® lined crotch, front control panel. Sizes S-M-L. Fashion that starts terrific. And gets better. Cordon Bleu is a new corduroy from Donegal® and Beard & Stovall that gets softer and softer every time you dry clean it. But it never fades or shrinks . . . the older it gets, the better it gets. With contrasting imitation suede shoulder and pant yoke accents. In rust and ice blue. 200 <£, f $4.50 values, "Baby Bares" Fashion Bras & Bikinis Asst. sizes & colors in sheer & sheer lace. Woodstock, ill./mchenry,ill Shop Monday unu Thursday 9 to 9 / ' PAGE 17 - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1976