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EDITORIALS The Heart At Work A new and somewhat exhaustive study has found that vigorous work or Hv m.n <- li-- -- * -- physical work or vigorous sport-using up to"aTleast y.̂ caTorira a minute. This is perhaps the most solid indication yet of the vital importance of vt| heart. The study, Cambridge landburgDr Dr. , Single Res. Dev. Group, 5012 Sandburg Res. Dev. Group, 5106 Dartmoor Dr., Single fan Richard Soling, 4833 W. AbWngtoo Dr., Single Brittany residence. Builders, 5420 W. Sherman family residence, residence, residence, family residence. Dr., Single family Single ten gle family kgle family Frank J. Jesky, 3017 Virginia Ave., Sewer coon. Ferdinand Urbaniak, 3801 W. Kane Ave, Garage. Century 21, 3717 W. Elm St, Sign. Res. Dev. Group, 5113 Dartmoor Dr., Single family resideoce. Res. Dev. Group, 213 N. Windridge Dr., Single family Lorraine Smedberg, 2002 Flower St, Gilbert J. Kloeckner, 3822 W. Waukegan, Brittany Builders, 5402 W. Sherman Dr., Single family residence. Ronald J. Waytula, 605 N. John St, Single family residence. K & T Construction, LTD, 5218 Victor, Single family residence. Res. Dev. Group, 5110 W. Sandburg Dr., Single family residence. Res. Dev. Group, 5003 Sandburg Dr., Single family residence. Res. Dev. Group, 5014 Dartmoor Dr., Single family residence. Res. Dev. Group, 4935 W. Abbington Dr., Single family residence. Res. Dev. Group, 4837 W. Abbington Dr., Single family residence. Res. Dev. Group, 5108 Cambridge Dr., Single family residence. Robert Hutt, 1613 Highview, Garage. Bob & Mary Faunt, 1906 Rogers, Remodeling One Potato-Two Potato, 4512 W. Rt 120, Mobile Sign. Lawrence Edmonds, 5010 W. Cambridge Dr., Single farhily Join R. Curtis, Jr., 1013 Chesterfield Ct, Fence. Res. Dev. Group, 5006 W. Sandburg Dr., Single family residence. Harry J. Groll, 5105 Cambridge Dr., Single family residence. March Builders, 4315 W. Parkway, Single family residence. Rudv Otth, 3204 Fairway Dr.. Single familv residence. Sabas Brothers, 1118 Oakleaf Drive, McHenry, to build a single family residence on Oakleaf Drive in McHemy Township foran approximate value of $32,000. The permit and service fee of $203 was paid by the applicant. . . , Leroy A. Cynowa, 7718 Cedar Road, WonderLake, to build a single family residence at 7413 E. Northwood Drive in McHenry Township for an approximate value of $35,000. Permit and service fee-$236. aPLarceMtC Parks, 3307' James Street, McHenry, to erect a residence for resale at 7416 Township for an approximate value of $59,500. Permit and service f6|amuel LaPresta, in care of Foxfire Homes, Ltd., 4200 Oak Ridge Road in Crystal Lake, to build a single family residence at 7401 Foxfire Drive in Nunda Township for an approximate value of $76,500 . Permit And service foM241. „ „ ^ . . . . Brittany Builders, 1908 South Route 31, McHenry, to build a singletemily residence at 3610Greathill Road inFoafire in Nunda Amend Food Program For Elderly with high Wood pressure and otter"similar conditions benefitted from vigorous exercise in their leisure tune. Indications are that a minimum of at least three hours a week dedicated to vigorous activity, or an expenditure of some 2,000 calories or more, is usually desireable. Such light sports as golf, boating, etc., are not considered vigorous sports. Tennis, as an example, is a vigorous snort. If vigorous physical activity does indeed protect the heart, as is indicated in this study (reported to the American Heart association in Miami in late November), the pattern of living of American men is certain to be changed in the future. Ban On Smoking The Civil Aeronautics board recently voted, after hearings, to ban cigar and pipe smoking aboard airliners. It moved to place a similar ban on cigarette smoking. With limited oxygen, even utilizing the best ventilation systems available today, a reasonably full airliner on a long trip often lands with the air inside considerably fouled from tobacco smoke. This farm of oxygen starvation causesheadaches and other discomfort. The CAB action, therefore, doesn't constitute a curtailment of any individual's rights, a claim being heard by objectors. It is, rather, an order forbidding smokers from polluting air other passengers must breathe to protect their health. The belated CAB rule is only as good as airline stewards who enforce it-and that hasn't been very good on many airlines, in the policing of smoking and non-smoking sections. Building Permits The following building permits were issued by the city of McHenry during the month of November. William Wroblewski, 4615 W. Prairie, Fence. Lester L. Smith, 311 N. Green, Storage. Ken Schuerr, 4901 Bonner Dr., Dog run. James Kulbeda, 5101 W. Cambridge, Single family residence. Res. Dev. Group, 5014 W. Cambridge, Single family residence. William J. Bolger, 3015 Virginia, Sewer. Jerald Rankin, 5109 Sandburg Dr., Single family residence. Thomas Williams, 1250 N. Green, Sign. Brittany Builders, 5509 Brittany Dr., Single family residence. Brittany Builders, 5421W. Sherman Dr., Single family residence. Brittanv Builders. 1918 N. Sherman Dr.. Single familv residence. Brittany Builders, 1912 N. Sherman Dr., Single family residence. March Builders, 5006 W. Willow Ln., Single family residence. Henry Koehl, 1816 N. Lakewood, Garage siding. F. J. Mabie, 1331 N. Riverside Dr., Sign. Res. Dev. Group, 5008 Cambridge Dr., Single family residence. Timothy Martin, 3007 Virginia Ave., Sewer. C. T. Hill, 3815 W. Elm St, Fence. Thomas A. Janik, 117 N. Green St, Single family residence. Thomas G. Schmitt, 3704 W. James St, Single family residence. David Louden, 5103 Cambridge Dr., Single family residence. Res. Dev. Group, 5010 W. Cambridge Dr., Single family residence. Res. Dev. Group, %012 Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Carol Tucker Foreman has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide cash in lieu of commodities, for federally-funded nutrition programs for the elderly in Illinois if the state elects the cashout option during the fiscal year which began Oct. 1, 1977. The rule change, mandated by Public Law 95-65, enacted July 11,1977, to amend Title VII of the Older Americans act of 1965, will allow Illinois the option of receiving either foods, cash payments or a com­ bination of both foods and cash payments equal to the value of the donated foods Illinois would have been entitled to receive. (Illinois, along with several other states in the Midwest, decided to take cash instead of commodities when Public Law 95-65 was passed.) With the new rule change, Illinois can now accept the third option, which is to take both cash and foods if they want to. Whichever option Illinois elects, will be binding until the end of the fiscal year. Previously, only a state which had phased out its food distribution facilities before June 30, 1974. could elect cash in lieu of commodities for such programs (Kansas was the only state affected). Based on a projection of past meals served, Illinois is en­ titled to receive approximately $1.3 million in commodities for foods such as ground beef, frozen cut-up chicken, canned fruits, vegetables, meat and poultry, and other foods during fiscal year 1978. Illinois' nutrition programs for the elderly served an average of 393,000 meals per month during fiscal year 1977. Josephene Oblinger, director of Illinois' Department on Aging, in Springfield, runs the state's nutrition program for the elderly. The assistant secretary also announced an increase in the level of commodity assistance to nutrition programs for the elderly from 27.25 cents per meal to 29.25 cents per meal, from Oct. 1, 1977, throujgh Sept 30, 1978. The increase is based on a minimum 25 cents per meal which was set by a Nov. 28, 1975, amendment to the Older Americans act, and which must be adjusted each fiscal year to reflect changes in the Consumer Price index for food away from home. PAGE 13 • PLAINDEAl - WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 28, 1977 A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Weekly Market Review It's Christmas time! Everyone knows that's a time to rejoice about the blessings of the old year and to have visions of sugar plums as we look into the new year and we are all for it. Unfortunately, in the world of the stock market one must accept what is and adjust to it Last week we said the odds favored a penetration of the Dow 800 level and that the burden of proof was on die Bulls and we see no reason to change that opinion. Judging by the way the market acted this past week, Christmas came the first week in November for investors and come Dec. 25, the market and our stockings will be full of holes. In a word, investors continue to show anything but Christmas charity as they focus on the bad, ignore the good. This, our third bounce off the 800 level, would have even put a smile on Scrooge's face. Overall volume and breadth were lacking disappointing was that if investors had been wore lots of sugar plums to nibble on-the Mid East i mood, there Wilfred Burchett Wilfred Burchett is an Australian touring the United States. So what? He • is billed as an "in­ dependent journalist," lec­ turing on campuses and elsewhere on such topics as "The World in Crisis" and "Revolution: A View from the Sidelines.' Many will go to hear him believing they will get the observations of one who has objectively covered the news for years. < But Wilfred Burchett is no ordinary touring newsman. He has been identified as an agent of the KGB. . He has been identified as an interrogator and torturer of American and allied prisoners of war in Korea. He is an ardent advocate of Marxist causes in general, and the aims of the Soviet Union in particular. He is listed by the U.S. Im­ migration service as "ineligible" for a travel visa in the U.S. because of his mem­ bership in the Communist party. Visa Granted Knowing all this, the State department still told the Im­ migration service to grant him a three-month visa to lecture and raise funds to spread his ideology even further. Burchett has been in the U.S. before, in 1968, *71 and 473. In those cases, his ineligibility was waived for 10-day visits to coyer the United Nations for a left-wing periodical, "The* Guardian," and he was limited to a 25-mile radius of the U.N. A White House press aide told one of .my associates that the State Department decided to grant Burchett's recent ap­ plication for a three-month tour permit because he had not violated the conditions of those earlier limited visits. He was also then not on a nationwide Marxist sales campaign posing as an 'Independent" newsman, either. Last week, the New York Post ran a series of stories on the bureaucratic shell game which has taken place over the Burchett visa. The Immigration service says that had the State Department told it about Burchett's KGB and Korean war involvement it would not have granted the visa. But how could they not have known since they already had a file on him? Over at the State depart­ ment, spokesmen tried to trace the easing of Burchett's travel restrictions to Henry Kissinger. They claimed that in 1971, Kissinger, then President Nixon's national security ad­ viser, asked Burchett to use his friendship with Chou En-lai to help arrange the Nixon visit to Peking the next year. The State Department claims that Kissinger passed the word to ease up on Burchett as a reward for his help. 'Quickly Approved' Burchett, in a Post interview, said that his request for the current waiver was taken to the White House "by some friends and was pretty quickly ap­ proved after that." Charles Shapiro of the White House press office denies any White House involvement. Of Burchett's record there is little doubt. KGB defector Yuri Krotkov testified tinder oath before the Senate Internal Security subcommittee in 1969 and 1970 that Burchett was a paid KGB agent who worked with him in Europe. Derek Kinne, a POW in the Korean war. testified in an Australian court that Burchett interrogated him and ordered him tortured. (Several other former POWs have verified Burchett's role.) Burchett had sued for libel, lost and was ordered to pay court costs of $100,000. The republic will survive' Wilfred Burchett's fund-raising lecture tour, but anyone con-;' sidering attending one of his talks deserves to know that he PUBLIC PULSE (The Plaindealer invites the public to use this column as an expression of their view on subjects of general interest in our community. Our only request is that the writers give signature, full address and phone number. We ask too, that one individual 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 objectionable taste.) ORDINANCE OPPOSITION "To the Editor: "In regard to the contribution ordinance requiring individuals wishing to build on their lot to pay an additional $900, it comes as a shock and is quite unreasonable. "A person owning his own lot purchased 'x' amount of years ago has been assessed and paid taxes for all of the im­ provements that all General Obligation bond issues were passed for including schools, water treatment, sewage disposal, etc. is an imposter. He is not an independent journalist, but a determined propagandist for the Soviet lien. As for the State Department, granting the- Burchett visa seems to be part of its new be-nice-to-Marxists policy. Other recent visitors have been a Peruvian terrorist, the leader of Spain's Com­ munist party and a Rhodesian Marxist guerrilla v , "Some people have acquired a lot adjacent to their homes having paid their taxes due throughout the years on the vacant lot as well as their home. Now, when for whatever reason these people might wish to use the lot to build on, they hire a building contractor (there is a substantial dif­ ference between a developer of land and a building contractor) before a building permit is issued the cost will be $1,900. Broken into understandable figures it will cost you, Mr. Taxpayer, $150 for water hook up, $250 for sewer hook up, $300 for Captiol Developmeift? fund for water, $300 for Capitol Development fund for sewerage treatment facilities, $400 for parks, $400 for School Districts 156 and 15 and $100 for the library. t "At this point you still have not paid for a permit which you need to begin your building. "A new development of land whatever size is one thing, but to go back in time to assess individuals and scattered lots appears to be a penalty and a deed not too complimentary to our city officials. "The time to make demands is in the development and planning stage, not when there are but a minimum of lots left in the previously developed part of the city. "Sincerely, "TedPitzen "McHenry" while even the good actors showed little vigor. And most in the were lots ot sugar piums to niDbie on-the Mid East peace progress has been a real Christmas treat and what better gift could we ask from the OPEC nations than a probable oil price freeze. Instead, the market had visions of record trade deficits, a plunging dollar, prospects of a rapidly rising fiscal deficit, more inflation, less economic growth-now who could ignore all those goodies in a market that isn't oversold. In the face of all these world shaking problems, the reins of our nation's sleigh remain in the hands of a president who still acts as if he should be in drivers training school. Several months ago we said it would probably take one of two thiigs to turn this table and allow healthy greed to overcome fear or a restoration of confidence in our nation's leaders. In our opinion, it still looks like the first alternative and the trip could be nasty. Our advice is unchanged: Most stocks appear headed lower ; it is not too late to sell mistakes; it is too early to spend cash reserves; stick with well managed, secondary growth stocks; most important, let's wait until stocks act well before getting carried away with Christmas cheer in our mariiet dealings. Pass the What? One fellow claims he was the youngest of 14 children. "I was 20 years old before 1 found out there were other parts of a chicken besides the gravy," he said. Help For Seniors Circuit Breaker Rebates State Rep. Cal Skinner, Jr. (R-McHenry county) has an­ nounced that the 1977 circuit breaker forms, which enable senior citizens and disabled persons to receive rebates on their real estate taxes, rent and sales tax, are now available/ "In the last few years we have seen property taxes and rent skyrocket," Skinner said, "but during the same time, the incomes of many seniors and disabled citizens have remained the same. The circuit breaker program is designed to afford some relief to these people locked into set in­ comes." Rep.- Skinner said those eligible for the program could receive a rebate of up to $650, depending on the property taxes or rent they pay, and $50 to $100 in additional relief for sales tax paid. To be eligible for the program, seniors and disabled persons must earn less than $10,000 per year. Seniors must be 65 years old before Dec. 31, 1977, while disabled citizens must be at least 16 years old. All receive at least $50. "I hope everyone who thinks they might be eligible for this program will contact my of­ fice," the 33rd district legislator said. "My assistant or I will be happy to explain the program, the application forms or be of any other assistance I can." Rep. Skinner said application forms can be obtained by writing his office at P.O. Box 308, Crystal Lake, 111., 60014, or by phoning 459-6050. Until Dec. 31, 1977, ap-i- plications for circuit breaker benefits for the years 1972,1973, 1974, 1975 and 1976 are also available. After Dec. 31, 1977, benefits for prior years expire. Township for an approximate value of 880,000. Permit and service fee-$260. LET S GET TOGETHER AND TALK ABOUT LOW-COST A U T O I N S U R A N C E . TonvFicfc Leo Krabbenhoft, 1210 W. Green view Avenue, McHenry, to buikl a siigle family residence at 1206 Quincy Avenue in McHenry Township for an approximate value of $32,000. Permit and service fee-$216. Choice Builders, Inc., 7508 Hancock Drive, Wonder Lake, to build a two-bedroom ranch at 3604 Meadow Lane in Greenwood Township for an approximate value of 831,260. Permit and service fee-8189. Hr y r Your Information AM* ¥•' ~ v- • Door friends, » f#' '*:"V _ j.; What does It mean to be happy? Do the pleasure teekors havo tha an»wor? Tha most grim ond ton** focos oro to bo seen in fhe gambling casino*. Thoro it no suror way to hoppino** and that 'pooco boy ond understanding' than in service and charity to other*. HAPPY NEW YEAR/ BBBOBOSOOOBOOOSBOOSPSSCOBOI ARE YOU NEW IN McHenry Area? Do You Know. Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL / ' v 1at WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!! 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