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•if L PAGK 20 - PLA1NDKA1.KK -WEDNESDAY, MAY 24. 1978 f s P l A I N D I A I F R Editorial Opinion Farmland In The Spotlight Abandoning Habit A recent survey showed U.S. doctors and dentists have largely abandoned the cigarette habit. Only 21 percent of the nation's doctors and 22 percent of America 's dentists now smoke. Just ten years ago the percentage was about 30 percent; thus, the decline, which began in the fifties when evidence began to become conclusive cigarette smoking threatened one's health, continues. Dr. John Witte, director of the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, in releasing the latest figures on doctors and dentists, says smoking is "the single most preventable cause of premature death and disability in the United States.^' One can sometimes affirm this diagnosis with careful visual scrutiny of heavy-smoking addicts. Quite often, if they've been at it a time, one immediately hears the chronic cough, the shortness of breath and notices the weakened chest and rounded shoulders. And, frequently, these specimens are seen with a lighted fag in hand! Fix in' Things Senator Jesse Helms (R-NC) mails constituents one of the best, if not the best, newsletters sent out weekly from the U.S. Senate. There is always plenty of common sense in its lines. A recent example contained these words: "We need a Will Rogers today to emphasize the dangerous absurdity of what H.E.W. is attempting to do. I remember one comment in particular that Will Rogers made about the federal government. He was concerned about too much government-even in that day. He said that the federal government is always trying to fix something that ain't broke. 'If it ain't broke,' he added, 'don't fix it.'" Helms was speaking specifically about H.E.W. Secretary Joe Califano's attacks on the University of North Carolina, which he considers one of the nation's most enlightened. He says Califano and his bureaucrats are less than qualified to be telling the university's officials what they can and can't do. A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Weekly Market Report The personality of this stock market is just perfect for higher prices and a quick run up to the next technical supply area around D.J. 880!! That very dogmatic statement should provoke a lot of questions and disbelief and our explanation is two-fold: (1) so many stocks act so well and (2) the market is driving everyone crazy. The first reason is obvious to anyone watching the action of individual stocks. In a word, most stocks act great and in the face of interest rate and inflation news which is supposed to spoil the party. Investors are even being discriminating and are not chasing the bad along with the good. Perhaps more subtle but equally important, market action is driving everyone crazy. Tiiose institutional guru who so far have not even come to the party are out big money and probably are close to being out of a job. For those poor souls still short, we can only hope they have rich relatives. And even the bulls have not been allowed to be comfortable. Why any experienced market player knows to take profits and buy them back (hiring corrections. However, the corrections have been so mild and attracted buyers so quickly that even the bulls had to get a bit frantic and chase them again to become reinvested. What it all means to us is that most investors and traders are uncomfortable and that means high prices. When the bears give up and join in they will all of a sudden become bullish and by then most early bulls will not think of pecking away at profits as all will be very confident of "much higher prices". Well, let's enjoy it for now but always remember that when it looks easy to make money in the stock market and you are comfortable buying stocks, we will be heading for the exit, for the time being, ignore the fundamental problems but don't forget them. A1 Goldman f Building Permits 1 Building permits recently issued by the Department of Building and Zoning for McHenry County include: Ken J. Thomas, 3007 Carmen Avenue, McHenry, to build a single family residence in Burton's Bridge Subdivision in Nunda Township for an approximate value of $45,000. Permit and service fee-$184. Robert Schmarje, 8816 Acorn Path, Wonder Lake, to add to the garage in Highland Shores Subdivision. Permit and service fee- $21. Richard Clements, 1201 Long Valley Drive, Palatine, to build a new residence at 617 River Road in McHenry Township for an approximate value of $45,000. Permit and service fee-$217. Thomas J. Riley, 18 Elm Place, Lake Zurich, to build a new residence at 609 River Road in McHenry Township for an approximate value of $45,000. Permit and service fee-$217. Joe Esiazea, 5604 Dartmoor Drive, McHenry, to build a house at 5516 Lake Shore Drive in McHenry Township for an ap|n*oximate value of $35,000. Permit and service fee-$232. Lynnmarr Construction, 1407 Lincoln Road, McHenry, to build a single family residence at 1608 Morgan Trail in McHenry Township for an approximate value of $65,000. Permit and service fee-$269. Thomas G. Funk, 2311 Meadow Lane, Wonder Lake, to build a garage at the same address for an approximate value of $1,500. Permit and service fee-$43.74. Lenny Rollins, 8917 Acorn Path, Wonder Lake, to transfer a used garage to the same address for an approximate value of $500. Permit and service fee-$27. Steven M. Clements, Route 1, Box 263, Palatine, to build a new residence at 613 River Road in McHenry Township for an approximate value of $45,000. Permit and service fee-$217. CAMPS FOR HANDICAPPED The Northern Illinois Special Recreation association is sponsoring three day camps in Crystal Lake. Woodstock and Barrington for handicapped children. It is searching for a team of super volunteers to help lead swimming, arts and crafts, sports and games and other activities. Interested persons who would like more information should call NISRA at 815-459-0737. For Your Informotion Dear friends. On Memorial Day • whan wo think about our iovod ono« who have passed on • and we realise how brief is the span of our earth life • perhaps this is the best time to reassas our own life pursuits, to live more helpful and beneficial lives. By.truly living our ideals, wa build our own personal memorial. Respectfully, PETER MJUSTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME McHenry, Illinois 385-0063 One of the more attractive investments-Illinois' precious farmland-is in the spotlight at the Illinois General Assembly. Under a bill co-sponsored by a Republican and a Democrat, non-U.S. citizens and most large corporations would be banned from owning Illinois farmland. It would also prevent "blind trust" ownership of farmland. Under present Illinois law, true property owners need not be disclosed if it is in a trust. Inroads--or reported or suspected inroads-of foreign companies, citizens, and countries buying Illinois far­ mland triggered the discussions which led to the legislative proposal offered by Rep. Harlan Rigney, R-Red Oak, and David Robinson, D- Springfield. Blind trusts to purchase the land are being used, say informed sources. Efforts to amend the bill were defeated in early May, and the bill reached passage stage the weekend of May 13. The bill Would permit purchase of farmland by firms or in­ dividuals who want to convert the land to non-agricultural uses, but requires that such land be developed for non- farming uses within ten years. Coal companies that own land for strip mining would be exempt from the 10-year provision. Rep. Robinson summarized: "As the bill stands now, it would bar large corporate farming in Illinois." The bill was amended to permit up to thirty-five people to have a family farming corporation fqr lax benefit purposes. As an example of foreign purchases, it is generally believed the 12,000-acre Norris farm in Fulton county was purchased by Italian interests for nearly $17 million. This farm complex reportedly is managed through a Chicago bank with ownership in a blind trust. . In another report, another Chicago bank is managing nearly 7,000 acres of land in southern Illinois for German interests. On the Illinois- Wisconsin line in McHenry county, Japanese interests reportedly own farmland. Near Champaign, Japanese interests own a large acreage, central Illinois residents report. Another matter of concern in recent weeks is reported foreign investment in grain storage and elevator operations. Japanese pur­ chasers obtained facilities of Cook Industries when it was forced to sell off some of its assets. Grain storage operations at large ship ter­ minals are another target of foreign buyers, informed sources say. The Missouri state legislature has passed a law restricting foreign ownership in Missouri. We'll keep you posted on progress of Illinois House Bill 1357. Leonard Gardner, Illinois Agricultural assopiation secretary, summarized the farmland ownership matter succinctly in a statement for the Chicago Tribune as part of an April 21, 1978 "Closeup Report". This was headlined: "Far­ mers fret: Who's buying the land?" But Gardner places the matter in good perspective with this observation: "I think there is deep concern among Illinois farmers that foreign investment in Illinois farmland is widespread. "The fear, perhaps, is that if foreign companies are able to get control of the majority of the farmland that feeds this country, we will lose control of the country itself. "But no one really knows how much they own if there is any need for concern. "The problem now is to determine if there is a problem at all. The only way we can d« that is to have disclosure laws so we know who owns the land," summarized Gardener. Perspective College Election Costs To Rise An election cost survey conducted by the Illinois Community College Trustees association indicates that the costs of future community college elections will rise dramatically as a result of new legislation enacted by the past session of the General Assembly. The study was undertaken to determine the comparative cost of community college elections under the old Illinois state law compared with probable costs under the newly- adopted consolidated elections law. Current thinking in the legislature appears to be that costs for the new election procedures will be borne by the many districts which are consolidated into each election date. In surveying election costs for community colleges around the state, the Trustees association compared the April, 1977, community college election cost with the cost of conducting the general election in November of 1976. The general election most nearly approximates what is en­ visioned as future election procedure for the colleges. The study found that the cost per district to conduct com­ munity college elections was 2 cents per resident. The cost of conducting the general election in November of 1976 per resident of each electoral district was 56 cents. Base on the assumption that school districts and other special districts will share a portion of the cost, the association has estimated that community colleges still will be liable for a cost of possibly as much as 20 cents per district resident for conducting the election. Since the election will be held once every two years instead of annually, the 20-cent cost is comparable to a four- cent cost per resident that the schools could have expected to expend in that two-year period if they had continued to run their own elections. Judith Madonia, a trustee at Lincoln Land Community college, who chaired an elec­ tions committee for the association, commented, "This dramatic five-fold growth in the cost of conducting elections is troubling and will call for increased funding from some source." Ms. Madonia indicated the study shows that while in the April, 1977, election the total / M m ARE YOU NEW IN / McHenry Area,? ooooooooooooooo* Do You Know Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!! CALL JOAN STULL 385-5418 cv i _ W \! *°°'1 E23ZZEZ82223 '0tV KNOW YOUR AREA-ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST « »ooooocoooooooooocoaooooooood{ amount expended by all community colleges for elec­ tion costs was $169,240, under the consolidated election law that amount would increase dramatically. During two years the colleges might have been expected to expend $340,000, but under the new plan they may wind up spending $1.5 million during the same period. Legislation passed last year by the General Assembly and approved by the governor provides that instead of annual elections in April, community college board members will be selected in a consolidated election held in November of each odd-numbered year. Although legislation im­ plementing the new law has not yet been adopted, it appears to be the intention of consolidation proponents that a greater number of precincts will be utilized under the new election procedure. In addition, it ap­ pears that a major portion of responsibility for conducting the election will be taken from community college boards and given to election officials such as county clerks. Ms. Madonia estimates that using the statewide averages the cost of elections for a local district may rise from an average two-year cost of $9,000 per district to an average two- year cost of $41,000 per district as a result of the election consolidation. 'Harvey" Next Offering At Area Theatre Mary Chase's Pulitzer prize- winning play, "Harvey", will be the next production to be offered at the PM&L theater in Antioch. "Harvey" will open Saturday night, June 3. Later per­ formances are set for Friday and Saturday nights, June 9,10, 16, and 17. All shows will be at the PM&L Theater, 877 Main street in Antioch, where curtain time will be 8:30 p.m. Call 395- 3055 to make reservations.^ It's True You make more friends by becoming inter­ ested in other people than by trying to interest peo­ ple in you. -Grit. Service Line McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 385-4300 FAMILY SERVICE & MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Waukegan Road McHenry 385-6400 PARENTAL STRESS LINE OF McHENRY COUNTY Meeting Place: McHenry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Call 312-463-0390 STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217-522-5514 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202-755-8660 Hours 7:30a.m. to5:30 p.m. weekdays (Ever had a problem involving the federal government and not know where to call? And then been given a runaround or referrals by persons who meant well but didn't know how to help? Ten specialists available at this center.) NATIONAL RUN-AWAY SWITCHBOARD Illinois Phone: 800-972-6004 (For confidential conversation on problems dealing with run-away children) MOVING HOTLINE Phone 800-424-9213 (Complaints about interestate moving by companies, buses or trains. Sponsored by Interstate Commerce commission) CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Phone 800-638-2666 (For questions or complaints on products ranging from toys to ovens) NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Phone 800-424-9393 ( Answers questions about automobile safety defects or whether a particular model has ever been recalled. Valuable for those interested in buying a used car) ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OK CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES < Child Abuse Center McHenry County (312) 546-2150 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 800-638-2666 (Operates five national lines. Answers inquiries about, or reporting on, the safety of products from kitchen appliances to children's toys) NATIONAL SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING INFORMATION CENTER 800-523-2929 P.O. Box 1607, Rockville, Md. 20850 (Dispenses information on solar systems for heating and cooling to anyone from architects to home owners looking for a sun-powered hot-water system) CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 1603 N. North Avenue McHenry, 111. John T. Licastro (Calls from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - 385-1703; interviews Saturday, "9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) j- - BIRTHRIGHT Pregnant? Need Help? Counseling Service. 385-2999. 24-hour An­ swering Service. MIDDLE EAST AIRCRAFT SALE BY ROWI.I) KK\<; \\ INO matter how the Middle Eastern aircraft sale issue turns out, President Carter seems to have lost American Jewish support for good. My bags had hardly been unpacked from a recent trip to Asia and Iran when I began hearing from Jewish businessmen and civic leaders from all over the country ex­ pressing the view that Carter's handling of the plane sale - especially his threat to cancel the whole thing if Congress were to separate the Israeli sale from the Egypt-Saudi Arabia sales - hadjhopougfiljr shaken American Jewish confidence in the ad­ ministration. Earlier, Zbigniew Br- zezinski's flare of temper at a delegation of American Jewish leaders who called on him, ' aggravated a sense « of alienation which has been developing for some time. Though some lobbying efforts rtiake it appear American Jews are firmly opposed to any sxle of F-5 aircraft to Egypt and F- 15s to Saudi Arabia, that is not what one hears privately. It is the linkage between the three sales that bothers Jewish leaders most. They are not necessarily opposed to aircraft sales to the other two nations, but consider the sale to Israel of fifteen F-15s and 76 F-16s to be the first priority. They cite the United States' public commitment to the sale to Israeli The commitment, filed with Congress, was in return for Israeli withdrawal from strategic passes in the Sinai. It was a guid pro quo. If they would withdraw, as a move toward long-range peace, we would sell them the airplane needed to compensate them for loss of security which the passes represented. On the other side of the coin, in keeping with a policy first developed by President Nixon of reducing the Soviet Union's capacity for mischief-making in the'Middle East, the sales to Egypt and Saudi Arabia have their own justification. The F- 5s for Egypt would not match Israeli air power but would help Egypt discourage Libya's dictator Qaddafi, a Soviet client, from linking up with Soviet-supplied Ethiopia to put the squeeze on Egypt's southern ally, the Sudan. g The sale to Saudi Arabia has an added dimension. Authoritative Saudis say, privately, that they consider a strong Israel to be an important anti-communist element in the Middle East. They want the advanced F-15s not to threaten Israel, but to build up their owp defenses against Iraq in the north (which, despite recent irritations with the Soviets, is still firmly in the Marxist camp) and South Yemen on the south. The need is all the more urgent with the news that the Russian empire-builders have had Castro send troops from the Cuban foreign legion into South Yemen in the last few days. ' To Saudi Arabia, the airplane sale is the litmus test of America's reliability as an ally. Had Carter put some "Air" between the three sales, with the Israeli sale first, thf*i following through ' on the others, he might have avoided many of his present troubles. Now that he has alienated so many Jews over the aircraft sale issue, they are beginning to line up against him on domestic economic issues as well. One Jewish businessman who talked with me may have spoken for many when he said, "The old Democratic coalition is breaking up and we don't feel a part of it any more." BUSINESS HOTLINE Are you a small business man or woman facing an endless tangle of government red tape? The Illinois State Chamber of Commerce helps cut it with quick answers to government regulations, questions and problems. For time-saving advice, call ISCC's Hotline in Springfield: 217-522-5514. Service & prof"8"""1 DirecPC EARL R. WALSH & JACK WALSH INS. Fire, Auto, Firm, Lif« Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES 4410 W Rte 120, McHenry Its 1100 DENNIS CONWAY AUTO LIFE FIRE State Farm Ins. Co. 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