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SECTION 2 - PAGE 6 - PLAIN DEALER - WEDNESDAY. MARCH 7.1979 •" 1 PI.A1NDEAI.F.R Editorial Opinion Sunset Law One of the 1979 hopes of the American public is for enactment of a sunset law by this first session of the 96th Congress. Such a law would require that all federal programs be justified anew every ten years - or be terminated. Hopes are high this year. Sunset bill proponents in the Senate already number more than a majority. The proposal was overwhelmingly passed in the upper body last year, only to die when the House failed to act. The idea, however, is backed, 325 to 6, by House members according to a recent poll. Such a law has long been needed. It could save taxpayers considerable sums in future years as obsolete bureaucracies, which now live on long after their usefulness is at an end, are dismantled. Fuel-Saving Cars The increasing likelihood that gasoline-burning automobiles will encounter future fuel crunches focuses attention once again on fuel-saving cars. One of the networks recently filmed scenes in •several U.S. communities showing electric cars driving 40 miles a day on an overnight charge. In France, large-scale experiments are taking place and in other countries possibilities are being actively explored. A boom in the electric car field would certainly result if science develops batteries enabling motorists to drive farther and faster on a charge. Meanwhile, the sale of diesel-fuel automobiles is increasing. Diesels get better mileage than high-octane burners; some believe diesel fuel is not as subject to future shortages. As yet, few have revived the idea of steam, but there was a time when fire trucks and other vehicles utilized steam. While the trend toward more fuel-efficient automobiles logically progresses, the fact remains that if Americans collectively determined to drive only 5 or 10 percent fewer miles-easily possible-there would be no fuel shortages, for some time at least. Fireplace Safety Those of us who grew up in an era when most homes had fireplaces often forget many youngsters today are relatively unfamiliar with their benefits and some of their requirements. A building expert recently remarked that too many modern Americans are unaware that fireplaces consume much oxygen- and that many adding them to their homes for heating purposes overlook the need for ventilation. Especially in tightly enclosed apartments or homes, where metal fireplaces are most conveniently installed, it should be remembered that burning an open fire without window openings or other air inlets can be dangerous, and can make inhabitants sick. Fires not only consume oxygen people breathe but produce carbon monoxide, the odorless gas which often causes death in closed cars in winter. Letters to the Editor Public Pulse (Th» Ploind»ol*r invito* tf*« public to «*• ihli Ibli column at an tipnikili of thair *l»w» on tubjocft of gonoral inforott in our community. Our only roquoit ii that ttio writort glvo - signature, lull oMtfti and phono numbor. Wo ask too, that ono individual not writ* on ttio tamo tub|oct mora than onco ooch month. Wo rotorvo tho right to doloto any material which wo contldor libolout or In objoctionablo taita.) 'NO' TO CENSORSHIP "Editor. "I have just read Mayor Stanek's 'Rebutal' in the Wednesday, Feb. 28, edition of the Plaindealer. I was appalled to read that Mayor Stanek feels the Plaindealer should censor the letters to the Public Pulse. Would he want the Plaindealer to ignore the First Amendment to our Constitution? "As for allowing comment by the second parties, I feel the Plaindealer has been very fair in this regard. I have seen many rebuttals in the Plain- dealer - not to mention the fact that they printed the mayor's letter of rebuttal and accorded him equal 'time'. "The letter by Mr. Fidler met all of the requirements of a Public Pulse letter...it was a letter by a concerned citizen on a subject of interest to the general public about a public ; official who appears to be - making some decisions without 1 clearing them through proper I channels. If we allow Mayor ; Stanek to make one or two - decisions like this, how many . other decisions will be for- thcoming without going through proper channels? "The mayor also wrote * 'Improved objectivity in its (the Plaindealer's) reporting of Council proceedings would allow the citizens of McHenry ' to properly judge their elected officials' conduct'....Anyone - who has attended Council meetings is well aware that the Plaindealer's account of Council meetings makes our - elected officials look like professionals! There have been times, when reading an account of a City Council meeting, I had For Your Information Deorfriendi, All of us muit foe* the inevitability of doath in tho f^ipily, and tho burdon of grief wo must boar. Tho public funoral has ovolvod ovor many gonorations to moot tho nood for support of tho boroavod family by frionds. rolativos-tho ontiro community. Respectfully, oLQ- PETER M.JISTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME Improving The U.S. Food System Chicago area consumers are not only willing but eager to work with farmers to improve the food system, according to the results of a survey conducted by Illinois farm couples ^participating in "Operation Outreach," a comprehensive effort to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information between farmers and their customers. The "Consumer Pulse" survey was conducted Feb. 24- 25 at a leading shaping center in Mt. Prospect, with more than 1,250 shoppers. Results of the survey were announced this past week by program sponsors, Associated Milk Producers, Inc., and the Agriculture Council of America. ~ Responding to a short questionnaire addressing timely. food-related issues, 80 percent of those polled said they felt the interests of farmers and consumers are similar enough to warrant joint action to improve the food system. The 26 participating farm couples manned a livestock exhibit at the shopping mall, and in addition to the survey, learned about consumer attitudes through personal conversations with hundreds of people from all walks of life. "The shoppers we talked with showed a tremendous amount of concern about the food system," commented Operation Outreach chairmen, Dale and Linda Drendel, dairy farmers from Hampshire. "They're really concerned about the quality, nutrition and price of the food they purchase, and want to work with the farmer to develop new approaches to address these issues." Operation Outreach officials noted that since the survey did not employ a statistical approach, it would be unfair to generalize scientifically from the results. However, program sponsors felt very pleased with the size of the response, and felt the sample size as a definite asset "This enthusiastic response from consumers and local leaders is an excellent indication that the climate for farmer-consumer cooperation is very promising," the Drendels added. "We feel Operation Outreach was an unqualified success." Issues were also explored through a "Farmer-Consumer Round table" a joint meeting b r i n g i n g t o g e t h e r representatives for all the major segments of the food production chain. Several specific ways farmers and consumers can work together for mutual benefit were discussed at the meeting. Associated Milk Producers, Inc. is a milk marketing dairy cooperative with 30,000 farm families from Minnesota to Texas. Its purpose is to provide dairy farmers a fair income and at the same time provide every customer-wherever located-with the highest quality milk possible on schedules needed by the buyer. The Agriculture Council of America, a non-profit and non­ partisan organization formed in 1973, is made up of individual farmers and ranchers, and companies and organizations in business to serve the farmer. Operation Outreach is one of its many programs to commun­ icate in behalf of agriculture with the American people. CONSUMER PULSE 8URVEY 1. Do you think most people are fairly well-informed about food and farm issues? Yes 9 percent No 87 percent Can't Say 4 percent 2. Polls show that inflation is viewed as the nation's number one problem. What do you think of the pricing of the following sectors? Please rate these items 1 to 5 by putting the number 1 beside the item you think priced most out of line, 2 next to item you think priced second most priced out of line, and so on. (Listed as No. 1) Medical Costs 53 percent Transportation 2 percent Energy 8 percent Food 14 percent Housing 23 percent 3. Generally speaking, do you favor or oppose farm exports? Favor 52 percent Oppose 29 percent Can't Say 19 percent 4. If the following actions would lower food prices, would you favor them? a. Reduction in the variety and number of items carried by supermarkets. Yes 67 percent No 28 percent Can't Say 5 percent b. Reduction in the availability of convenience foods Yes 70 percent No 24 percent Can't Say 6 percent c. Direct farm-to-consumer marketing-even if shopping becomes more time consuming. Yes 82 percent No 12 percent Can't Say 6 percent d. Less "services" such as 24-hour shopping, express check-out, contests, etc., at the retail level. Yes 82 percent No 14 percent Can't Say 4 parent 5. Do you think the Food and Drug administration should require that a term other than "cheese" be used for a substitute product, even though the substitute may meet nutritional standards of real cheese (e.q., "oleomargarine" instead of "butter substitute"). Yes 76 percent No 17 percent Can't Say 7 percent 6. When you buy food, which factors influence your final choice the most? Please rate the following factors 1 to 4 by putting the number l beside the item having the most effect on your choice, the number 2 beside the item having second most effect, etc. (Listed as No. 1) Nutritional Value 61 percent Convenience of Preparation 5 percent Price 32 percent 7. Recently there has been a considerable amount of farm protest activity in Washington, D.C. Do you think this action has served to help or hurt the image of the American farmer? Helped 31 percent Hurt 44 percent Can't Say 25 percent 8. Do you think the interestsof farmers and urban consumers are similar enough to warrant joint action to improve the food system? Yes 80 percent No 10 percent Can't Say 10 percent. attended, I actually wondered if it was the same meeting! The Plaindealer reports the fact- s....not all the rhetoric...and tones down the 'heated discussions'. "All in all, I feel the Plain- dealer has been very kind to the mayor in reporting Council meetings....maybe they SHOULD report the meetings on the level they happen...or better yet, I would suggest to the citizens of McHenry...at­ tend a few Council meetings and see for yourself. "One last comment, I saw no reason to bring up Mr. Fidler's removal from the Zoning board just because he aired feelings shared by a lot of citizens. Perhaps the mayor has pangs of guilt for the way he handled the removal of Mr. Fidler and others...of course, it could have been just plain old "Political mud-slinging!' "Sincerely, "Kathleen Zriny "614 Lillian St. "McHenry" NO HELP IN CRASH "Dear Editor: "A River road resident made a statement to me at the scene of the March 1 accident on that road. He said that he hoped all the g- d-- people would get killed. I thought I had heard him wrong, so I talked to him the next day. But then he repeated his statement and added that he wouldn't let an accident victim in his car because he wouldn't pay to clean up the blood. "During that same con­ versation he told me there had been 11 deaths on that section of the road. Were all of those victims 'at fault' in some way? As a firsthand witness to this wreck I can firmly state that some of the victims in the crash were innocent; their only mistake was being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Because of about five seconds timing I avoided being one of those innocent victims. "I hope that his statements were said with a sense of futility at not being able to change the circumstances of the treacherous road near him, but if they weren't/ hope he doesn't clutter up an accident scene with his presence the next time. Let those of us who care and want to become in- > volved get to the important task at hand--tending the Injured. "Perhaps his anger needs to be directed to the authorities responsible for the existing treacherous conditions. "Sherry J. Schairer" A BARGAIN IN GOVERNMENT "Editor: "Our government-federal, state and local is the greatest of the factors causing our ram­ pant inflation. I blame us, the voters, more than our elected officials. The officials will respond if we yell at them with our vote. "Enough complaining. I would like to point to a department of our local government that is a tremendous dollar value. The McHenry County Building and Zoning department's building permit, in my opmion, probably Is the least expensive cost (for value received) than any other facet of a house. "For a conventional house, their code book is as good as an architect as far as structure is concerned. They check to see the code is followed. "They check for safety features - where they see a problem, railings on stairs, stoops, so someone doesn't break a leg walking out the front door, proper venting of plumbing, etc. "They try their best through surveys etc., to keep someone from building a house on some other person's property. Hold Farm Census Roundup Farm or ranch operators who have not been counted yet in the 1978 Census of Agriculture still have an opportunity to be in­ cluded, according to the Bureau of the Census, U.S. Department of Commerce. Uncounted operators are urged to write for a farm census report form to (WYC) Bureau of the Census, 1201 Eapt 10th Street, Jeffersonville, Ind. "They check a septic system to see that it is built according to plan. "They check many other things during their inspections, all of which keep me, as a builder, on my toes, and in effect helps protect the pur­ chaser if it is a house to be sold. "Oh yes, they also put up with irate builders and with home purchasers who don't like their contractors. The department also approves and checks modular homes that are brought into the area. This will become a very important responsibility, but will produce results in combating inflation by not stifling competition in the housing business. This service, if provided by a private company, would be far more expensive, and the building office does not charge you extra if they have to come out twice. I wish the rest of our government could be so ef­ ficient. "I think this example of dollar value in government is a result of our County board's judgment in not restricting competition in construction through ordinances, and in their wise selection of the men who have headed this depart­ ment - from George Jedlicka down through the present enforcing officer. "When I build a house, I wish I didn't have to get a permit and go through the inspections, but, this is one place where the money I give the government gets me something in return. "I think this department might even be paying its cost, (where else in Government?) "Dan Fry" 47132. The census has been under way since Jan. 1. Bureau officials remind farmers and ranchers that the census will include producers of many commodities not often thought of as agricultural. Among these are rabbits, goats, honey and honey bees, fish in captivity, worms, and ducks, pheasants, quail, and pigeons or squab. Greenhouse and such nursery products as sod, mushrooms, greenhouse vegetables, cut flowers, and bulbs are also on the list as farm and ranch products. Any commercial producer of these commodities should fill out a census report form. Bureau officials also remind farm operators that the quicker report forms are returned to the Bureau the less it will cost in follow-up work to complete collection of census data. Mortgage Interest Timothy E. Griffin, Illinois Savings and Loan com­ missioner announced last week the maximum lawful interest rate on residential, real estate mortgages will be 11 percent for March, 1979. Griffin is empowered to set the ceiling pursuant to provisions of an amendment to the General Interest Rate statute. ARE YOU NEW IN McHenry Area? McHENRV. ILLINOIS - 385-0043 S6988S88SS8S Do Yov Know Someone Now? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!! CAU. JOAN STULL 385-5418 w *0, cmmn 8 KNOW YOUR AREA-ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST Service Line McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 385-4300 FAMILY SERVICE St MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Waukegan Road McHenry 3854400 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 Hours7:30a.m. to 5:30p.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 I l l inois Phone: 800-372-6004 (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 OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES Child Abuse Center tycHenry 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 312-793-3580 Chicago, III . bikthki<;ht Prrpiani? Nerd Hrlp? Counorling Srrtii-r. SBS-iW). 21-hour An­ swering SrrvU r. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 840 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock Phone:338-7360 24-hour Crisis Intervention and Confidential Counseling for youth and families. Are you concerend about your angry feelings toward your children? 24-hour Parental Stress Line, 344-3944. ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on government regulations. OM IBM 20 5? &/4 267 5* DO A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. WEEKLY MARKET REPORT February 27,1979 More and more this stock market is reacting to domestic and International political factors. It is obvious to all that something is wrong with the way President Carter and his administration are handling things. In fact, the meekness of the rally which started Feb. 8 after a 50 point plop and the commencement if the downside test late Wednesday last week seemed tied to a feeling that things are getting out of hand. In a nutshell, the administration is perdeved as being unable to cope with inflation, with the economy, and with the many crises in the International scene. This creates a demoralized investment environment, hurts price-earnings multiples, raises questions among institutions about owning stocks and helps push interest rates even higher. These factors, combined with generally negative technical indicators, are some of the major reasons we believe aggressive trader-those looking out just a few months-should stay defensive^ The flip side to our opinion is that this too will pass. Concern over Mr. Carter as a "Lame Duck" president who is unable to get the Congressional support he needs to do anything decisive. Assuming he comes up with a good idea, will start to diminish as I960 and electioneering draw closer. The long term-one to two year- arguments for common stocks are very valid. If institutions respond to rising interest rates. Prospects of a faltering economy, and renewed disgust over declining stock prices, we could get one or perhaps two outstanding buy opportunities this year, as a guess, April first, then September, October unless interest rates peak sooner than we anticipate. The long term investor can validly question the wisdom of waiting. Many market analysts do not agree with our short term outlook and no one bats close to 1000 in projecting stock and bond markets because of the vast numbers of variable and unknowables. Thus, we continue to believe the long term investor should do selected buying while keeping some cash in reserve. Although we look for higher interest rates. The income investor should also do some buying now as we all know there is no bell rung at the bottom. The prime reason for our short term cautious posture is unchanged and that is the action of the market itself. This opinion has been fortified the past week by poor volume characteristics, continued deterioration of group action. Poor action of most stocks and bond prices heading south. If institutions stay complacent, the market may get by with a period of low volume churning. At the moment, we do not buy that comfortable scenario. A1 Goldman Programs For Handicapped Gov. Thompson signed an executive order last Thursday to transfer Department of Children and Family Services programs which serve han­ dicapped persons to the division of Vocational Rehabilitation. 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