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SECTION 2 - PAGE 2 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1I.1KJ 'PLAINDEALER, Editorial Opinion The Tax Revolt Millions of Americans have a right to "revolt" against excessive property taxes. The success of a constitutional amendment in California to limit these taxes has focused national attention on the problem; people in other states are now moving to amend their state constitutions. The key question in this rebellion is whether changes should lower only homeowners' taxes or both those of businesses and homeowners. A very good case can be made to limit the change to homeowners. This was the biggest objection to the Jarvis amendment, which nevertheless carried by a two-thirds vote in California, that it also brought relief to businesses, apartment owners, etc. It is likely that if the Jarvis amendment had limited itself only to homeowners it Would have passed by an even greater margin than it did. It is also likely that in some states the inclusion of businesses in the tax rollback will mean defeat at the polls. There seems to be a humanitarian consideration in distinguishing between homeowners often being forced to leave and sell their homes because of excess property taxes and businesses, which can pass on some increased costs. The success of the Jarvis amendment does not mean that identical amendments will pass in other states. Saving Meat With beef prices at or near astronomical levels, many supermarkets and other food stores continue to throw away vast amounts of meat daily. What they can't sell by spoiling time, they throw away. While some super markets send their spoiled or partly spoiled meat to zoos or utilize it in some way, others still follow the pattern of allowing it to spoil if not sold and then throwing it away. A practice which could better utilize meat is that of marking down the price of that which must be sold within twenty-four hours, perhaps by as much as half. The housewife must cook the meat on the day purchased. It is not spoiled at that stage but cannot be preserved by refrigeration any longer. Housewives can take advantage of this system and do, where it is tried. Stores get at least half price for such meat, rather than nothing, and consumers enjoy a bargain. Moreover, by eliminating wastage of this high-protein food, the American free enterprise system sets a higher moral standard in the process. P i A I \ i ) i \ i f R Letters to the fail tor Public Pulse (Tho Ploindooior invito* »Ko thotr viowt on twbjacti of it that tho writers give si •hot one individual no* wrrtto Off Wo reserve tho right to do lot O ob|Oc tionobio totfo ) it this column ot on expression ©4 i our community Our only request ony motoriol which wo cont«dor libelous or i CALL \ t AB "Editor: "Does anyone keep a record of how many people use the R.T A out around here? "Seems like every time I see a bus go by there are only one or two on it; many times none. Was thinking it might just be cheaper to call a cab for these people "Dick Barrows "1006 S Hilltop Blvd McHenry" VOI R OWN THING "Editor: "I ask young people, do you feel you have a right to "Do your own thing""....that you just want to 'be free?' or that vou have to get it all together9' "Most young people I've talked with recently are con­ tinually repeating these statements Oddly enough, a large percentage of parents agree with them It's just in the manner of executing them that I've noticed any differences "There are many approaches one can take in accomplishing a goal The ways toward an end- result may be many, but what is most important is that you achieve the victory by ob taining your goal "There were three brother's, partners in the same business, each alert intelligent and ambitious Each having his own idea as to the best way' to run a company (which was completely different from the other i Not being able to reach any unified agreements, they eventually sold the company and struck out on their own, putting into action their in­ dividual concept and ap proaches. Each brother sought his own path and executed his own ideas in a different manner and yet each became suc­ cessful "What does this tell us, that three brothers can't work together" No, it shows us that we, each and every one of us, no matter what age group, child, teen or adult can have the best A l£j\ •GOT WW AT | GONMA SAY, WHEN! YOU REACH QO, YOU HAVE LEARNED SOMETHING --I BUT IT SURE IS HARP JO remember.! For Your Information Deor friends During the past 10 years the U S Bureau of labor reports that the co»t of living index rose 58%. the average co*t of an odult funeral rot* 48%. while hospital services increosed 128% We in funeral servic* haw* not been able to halt inflotion, but we have attempted to hold bock its rapid odvonce Respectfully y --- i 4 PETER AiJIJSTEN . A SON FUNERAL HOME Reduce Red Tape For Business The Illinois State Chamber of Commerce thit patt week applauded Governor James Thompson's action in signing into law a State Chamber- drafted and sponsored law to reduce the burden of govern­ ment paperwork on all business, and particularly small business. The new Forms Management law-House Bill 3063-provides better state government control of state forms, will avoid duplication of forms between different agencies, will have forms to be filled out by business, agriculture or local government state whether compliance is voluntary or mandatory, and will require a periodic evaluation as to cost savings by government. The law was the result of a two-year State Chamber campaign and was sponsored by Repretentativet Robert Winchester (R.-Rosiclare) and John Matijevich (D.-North Chicago) in the state House and by Senators Mark Rhoads (R - Western Springs) and James Donnewald (D -Breese) in the Senate. It was developed by the State Chamber's Small Business council. "The impact of government paperwork on the businett community -and eapecially on small businesses-is a significant cost of doing business today. While cutting government red tape is a topic of discussion across the nation, we're glad to see that Illinois is taking action on this problem." Earlier this year, the State Chamber saw two years of effort pay off in the creation of a Joint House-Senate com­ mittee on Administrative Rules Thit committee ttudies the rules proposed by state administrative agencies following the passage of legislation to insure that the rules follow the intent of the original legislation. "One of the main thrusts of the State Chamber's three-year Economic Development program is to reduce the time and expense which business firms must devote to intricate and often duplicative govern­ ment forms, reports and schedules. Governor Thomp­ son's actions recognize the importance of making Illinois a more attractive home to new or expanding businesses," said Letter W. Brann, Jr., president of the state'i largest businett organization. State government tourcet estimate that the annual savingt in tax dollars will be $2.2 million per year. In the state of Washington, where a timilar law took effect in 1973, tavingt to the ttate government there were ettimated at $12 million over a three-year period. The State Chamber's Small Business council, a group of Illinois small business men and women, had cited "action to reduce government forms and red tape" as the most im­ portant need of small business. Looking Back 100 Years idea' of how to be successful in our own lives but approach it differently, taking many paths. "On the day and evening of Aug. 26 at the Pearl street city park the/e is going to be a rock band from Chicago The group consists of young adults from socially labeled 'troubled neighborhoods' who have traveled different paths and used separate approaches in obtaining their own victory "Everyone is invited to come and listen, and who knows, it just might give some people another idea as to the best way' of getting it all together' "Judy Page" AlTO SHOW According to Secretary of State Alan J Dixon, registrations are now being accepted for the annual antique auto and sports car meet and flea market This year separate classes have been added for Corvairs and Shelbys A race or competition class has also been added The meet is scheduled for Sept 9 in Springfield In­ formation is available by writing to Research Dept , 240 Centennial Building, Springfield, 111 62756 PUNCH LINE The Yellow Fever Epidemic And a Variety of Reunions (Special from Illinois State Historical Society, Old State Capitol, Springfield) Reunions of old settlers, old soldiers, and other groups occupied much of the attention of Illinoisans in August a hundred years ago. But a yellow fever epidemic that originated in the New Orleans area and was spreading up the Mississippi valley was most alarming to the state's newspapers Files of the papers for August, 1878, in the Illinois State Historical library carry the simple headline "Yellow Fever" more often than any other word combination It would be some twenty years before scientists discovered that yellow fever is carried and spread by several species of mosquito which are rarely found north of the southernmost states. But in 1878 city and state health of­ ficials thought that the plague was spread by contact with the victims They therefore im­ posed strict quarantines on the stricken cities and towns River steamers were not allowed to land at some ports and railroad trains were halted south of the Ohio river. Even mail deliveries were affected. Although the Post Office department did not prohibit mail transportation, it deferred to local rulings on mail from fever areas. Typical of the daily reports from the stricken areas were those in the Aug. 26 issue of the Chicago Inter Ocean: Mem­ phis, 61 new cases up to 6 p.m., "undertakers reporting 26 interments"; New Orleans, 163 new cases, 33 deaths; and Vicksburg, 68 new cases. 16 deaths Among the towns hardest hit was Grenada, in north central Mississippi. Springfield's Illinois State Journal com­ mented on Aug 17 that "(Grenada's) population, at the most about 1,500 to 2,000 has been suddenly reduced to 800, by the flight of its citizens, a large proportion of those remaining being sick." The quarantine was not entirely successful in keeping those fleeing the stricken areas from entering Illinois Some would get off trains from the fever area at a nonrestricted stop and get a new ticket which would not be challenged when they crossed the Ohio by boat Others would pass Cairo by steamer, land several miles upstream, and return at night »n fishermen's skiffs The Daily Cairo Bulletin complained, also, that when the q u a r a n t i n e i n s p e c t i o n physician boarded a steamboat from the south he was ac­ companied by the mayor, chief of police, and "not infrequently half a dozen citizens" who later "go about the city and mingle with crowds of people here, there and everywhere " While a few stricken refugees did get into the state and died, there was nothing resembling an epidemic in Illinois. The greatest need of the south was for doctors and nurses and the Howard association undertook the task of providing them. Financial relief for food and medicine was provided by numerous organizations in nearly every city in the north. By the end of the month Chicago had raised $22,860; Peoria, $850; Kankakee, $250; and Springfield was organizing a city-wide canvass. The yellow fever epidemic caused the annual reunion of the Grand United Order of odd- Fellows of America-which was to be held in Chicago-to be postponed from October to December. But Illinois' August reunions were held on schedule. The largest of these was the Aug. 15 and 16 gathering of Civil War veterans at Mt. Vernon (Jef­ ferson county). Gov. Shelby M. Cullom was the principal speaker on the first day; Generals William T. Sherman, Richard J. Oglesby, and John A. Logan were among the second day's orators. Veterans from Illinois and six other states attended. Smaller veterans' reunions were held on the 15th at Williamsville and Jacksonville. Protestant Portuguese, who had fled from religious harassment and settled in Springfield Mid Jacksonville, celebrated the thirty-second anniversary of their departure from the island of Madeira. A twelve-car train brought a crowd of 1,000 from Jackson­ ville to Springfield's Car­ penter's Grove. The event consisted of a giant picnic and songs and speeches in English and Portuguese. The annual Sangamon County Old Settlers reunion attracted a crowd, estimated by the State Journal at 5,000, to Irwin's Grove near Pleasant Plains on Aug. 22. A picnic dinner was served and the group was entertained by a choir, the Capital City band, the reminiscences of several old settlers, and "Prof." Thomp­ son, "a pedestrian on rope." The McHenry County Old Settlers celebrated on Aug. 13 at Kewanee. Publish Tax Limitation Book ACU Chairman Congressman Phil Crane (R-Ill.) has an­ nounced that Americans to Cut Taxes Now (ACT Now), and ACU project, has published the book Tax Limitation: The Time is Now. The first part of the booklet, written by Congressman Crane, contains a discussion of the problem of government growth and an explanation of the concept of constitutional tax limitation. The booklet also includes a transcript of the proceedings of a May, 197ft, ACU forum on tax limitation which features State R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s D a v e V.A. NEWS"j Editor's Note: Following are representative questions an­ swered daily by VA counselors Full information is available at any VA office Q--If I should elect to have my GI insurance dividends held on deposit or credit, what amount of interest will they earn" A-The current rate of in­ terest for WWI USGLI in­ surance is five and one-quarter percent annually For WWII NSLI and Korea VSLI, the interest rate is five and one-half percent annually Q-Can my wife use my educational assitance benefits" A-A spouse cannot use the veteran's GI Bill educational benefits A veteran's spouse would be entitled to educational assistance through the VA if the veteran became permanently and totally disabled due to service-connected disability Q--I have a service-connected disability which makes me eligible for an automobile grant However, I do not have a driver's license How may I obtain a license" A-Driver training will be provided, directly or by con­ tract, through special driver training courses at designated VA health care facilities For additional information, contact the nearest VA regional office Copeland and Don Totten. Charts and' diagrams, illustrating the need for con­ stitutional tax limitation, are also contained in the book. Crane, who also serves as chairman of ACT Now, com­ ments in the book: "ACU is determined to make an all-out commitment to tax limitation in the months ahead. We are convinced that the best way to prohibit the state, local and federal governments from plucking the taxpayers is to write into the state, local and federal con­ stitutions specific limits to the amount of income that may be absorbed by taxes." ACU and ACT Now are active supporters of tax limitation in the states. In addition, they fully support Congressman Crane's federal spending limitation amendment which was introduced on June 12, 1978. Copies of the booklet are available from the American Conservative Union, 316 P e n n s y l v a n i a A v e n u e , S . E . , S u i t e 4 0 0 , W a s h i n g t o n , D C . 20003. McHonry, Illinois 3*5-0063 ARE YOU McHenry Area? D» Ym Km* Smmmm New? 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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.) BINTHRIGHT PrrpnaniT N*fd Help? < omi*rling Service. 385-WW. 24-hour An- •weeing Service. McHENRY COUNTY YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU Route 47 840 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock (Confidential conservation for youths with family problems, lack of communication problems or any other problems) ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on government regulations. A. G. EdiOards & Sons, Inc. Weekly Market Report The Broad market and the 30 Dow Industrials roomed last week with a crescendo reached on Thursday when volume soared to a new all time high of 66.37 million shares. There are two questions we obviously must address.. .why and where? The why of the n>Jy is fairly simple. Probably triggered by a strong bond market, institutions started to buy among recently popular glamour growth stocks and big name cyclicals which dominate the D.J.I.A. Once these stocks got into gear with the several year old Bull markets in a broad list of secondary growth stocks, cash laden institutions panicked and trampled over each other to get on board. The industrials made a new recovery high giving a Dow theory buy signal and all of a sudden the institutional Gurus couldn't get enough of what they didn't want a day earlier. TTie fundamental excuse for the institutional buying panic is an increasingly popular belief that interest rates have peaked. With few signs of an economic slowdown, we see no fundamental reason to believe that inflation and interest rates have seen their highs. The relief in the credit markets recently, in our opinion, is more a technical development reflecting vast amounts of investable funds and relatively light new offerings of corporate bonds. This more positive mood may last a few weeks longer but we look for the Bullish assumption on inflation to again be challenged. Now to the harder question of where do we go from here? Very short term. More correction seems in order as the market is overbought. Past the next few days, we see few signs that the already established Bull markets in the broad list have ended and the institutional energy unleased last week will probably not die quickly. We thus believe the odds favor the Dow pushing up to the 925 area over the next two to three weeks and institutional favorites acting well. Past that period, we believe a then very overbought market will again be threatened by inflation and interest rate woes unless there is concrete evidence of a sharply slowing economy. 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