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SECTION 2 - PAGE 6 - PLAINTM" \ t i K - WKONK.SD A Y, MARCH 28 Pi AI\DI. \I KK 1979 Editorial Opinion On Welfare Reform An expert on welfare says America must restructure its welfare system or millions of poor people will never go out and find work- but stay on the dole. That's because welfare programs today are based on income levels. Many recipients have no incentive to go to work because, when they do, their welfare payment is reduced. They must also then begin to pay taxes and, when the net effect is totaled, often very little gain is realized by welfare recipients going to work. So many don't accept regular jobs. They either don't work or find odd jobs and don't report such earnings. The answer, according to this expert, is to enact legislation requiring people able to work, the penalty being the loss of welfare payments. Because this will be a delicate and sensitive task, it will be best administered on the local level. That's why he is against the growing trend toward automatic check-mailing by the federal government. He feels, and rightly so, that local and state administrators know far better how to evaluate recipients, and their ability to work. A more personalized, localized and people-oriented welfare administration is essential if waste, cheating and excessive spending are to be avoided. Considering recent unbalanced budgets, and resulting problems, such as inflation, this should be a must. Politicians who have the intestinal fortitude to enact such reform welfare laws are badly needed in Washington. City Bumpkins The Department of Agriculture, calling them city bumpkins, believes too many metropolitan dreamers* buy a farm in a romantic jag and then learn, to their surprise, farm life is what it always has been-hard work! So the department is warning city bumpkins: one must dispose of his own garbage, provide his own water, septic tank, tend to the chores (if there are animals) 365 days per year, drive longer distances to the store, school, church, and maintain a driveway, which may be a long one, year-round. If this doesn't stop them, and they still wish to escape city air and city living on a farm they can make the break. But they should be prepared for hard work. And they might read the department's booklet on the subject, designed to help, Living On A Few Acres. It can be obtained (not free) from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Govt. Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Emblem Saves Lives MEDIC ALERT EMBLEM The Medic Alert emblem is designed to alert emergency personnel to hidden medical conditions. On the back of the emblem is the member's hidden medical condition along with an ID number and 24-hour emergency telephone, number which can be utilized to retrieve the computerized emergency medical data within seconds. Information that is stored can include physician's telephone number, type of insurance policy, next-of-kin, blood type, medication name and dosage. The Medic Alert foundation estimated that one out of five Americans has a hidden medical condition, ranging from serious medication alergies to heart problems and diabetes. In a recent twelve-month period, the service which is subscribed to by over 1.3 million people was directly credited with saving over 2,000 lives. Free information can be obtained from Medic Alert, 'furlock, Calif., 95380 PLAIN-DEALER- Letters to the Hditor Public Pulse (Tht Ploindoolor invitsi tho public fo use this this column oi on • •pretsion of •hoir vitwi on subjects of gsnsrol intorost in our community Our only request is thot tho writers give • signeture full oddress ond phone number Wo oik too thot one individuol not write on the some subject more thon once eoth month We reserve the right to delete ony material which wo consider libelous or in objectionable toste ) HONORABLE ACTION "Editor: "I recently wrote a letter to Carlton Smith Productions, Woodstock, requesting a refund for our tickets to the "Nut­ cracker Suite" Jan. 13. Our attendance was planned as a part of the Lakes Region YMCA Indian Princess program. "I made the fact public that we were told no refund would be made. Now we have For Your Information D«ar friends. Some families overlook tho assistance Medicare offers to help pay final medical bills if the deceased was 65 or over. As your funeral director, we can assist In such claims, or refer you to the local Social Security office. Respectfully. PETER M.JUSTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME McHENRY. ILLINOIS - 385-0063 all Report | (Your Congressmen's Vote) Washington - Here's how area Members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes March 8 through March 14. HOUSE Budget Cuts--The House approved, 336 for and 73 against, a one- year budget of $167,500 for a special six-person task force of the . Education and Labor committee. The unit deals with legislation affecting private and public pension plans. Although it is the equivalent of a subcommittee, the task force's budget is in addition to the Education and Labor committee's $2.25 million annual budget. Rep. Frank Thompson, D-N. J., a supporter, said the task force is "the only unit in existence" that can answer congressmen's questions about the complex pension laws. Rep. William Dannemeyer, R-Calif., an opponent, noted that the $167,500 outlay is 53 percent above last year's task force budget, and questioned "why we should vote to approve an increase...of a magnitude of better than 50 percent in just one year for this one committee." Members voting "nay" opposed the expenditure for the special task force. * Rep. Robert McClory; R-13, voted "nay." Rep. John Anderson, R-16, did not vote. * Taiwan--The House rejected, 149 for and 221 against, an amendment to establish an unofficial defense treaty between the U.S. and Taiwan. The pact would have, in effect, continued the formal Mutual Defense Treaty with Taiwan that will expire as a result of the U.S. establishing diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. This vote came during consideration of the bill (HR 2479) establishing a new basis for Taiwan-U.S. relations. The bill was later passed and sent to conference with the Senate. Rep. Ken Kramer, R-Colo., the sponsor, said his amendment states "that a threat to the security of Taiwan constitutes a threat to the peace and stability of the West Pacific area and hence to the interests of the U.S.." Rep. Stephen Solarz, D-N.Y., an opponent, said the amendment would "scuttle the entire policy of normalization" with Peking and that if adopted U.S. Ambassador Leonard Woodcock "would be given his walking papers the day after news of it had arrived in Peking." Members voting "yea" favored the strongest possible U.S. defense commitment to Taiwan. McClory voted "yea." Anderson did not vote. Queftioy And Matsu--The House defeated, 146 for and 256 against, an amendment to define the islands of Quemoy and Matsu as part of Taiwan in the bill (HR 2479. see above vote) establishing a new basis for Taiwan-U.S. relations. The effect of this amendment would have been to commit the U.S. to support the two islands to the same extent it will support Taiwan. Rep. Mickey Edwards, R-Okla., the sponsor, said: "To exclude the two islands of Quemoy and Matsu from this act is an open invitation to Peking to attack these islands without so much as a suggestion from us that it might be of some concern to the U.S." Rep. Clement Zablocki, D-Wisc., an opponent, asked: "Does the U.S. want to regard the shelling of (Quemoy and Matsu) as of 'grave security' to our country?" Members voting "yea" wanted the U.S. to regard the future of Quemoy and Matsu as vital to the U.S. national interest. McClory voted "yea." Anderson did not vote. SENATE Taiwan--Rejected, 42 for and 50 against, an amendment stating U.S. readiness to use military force to protect Taiwan from attack by Peking. It was proposed toS 245, a bill defining how Taiwan and the U.S. will relate to one another now that the U.S. has establisehd diplomatic relations with Peking. The bill was later passed and sent to conference with the House. Sen. Charles Percy, R-Ill., the sponsor, said the amendment was "essential because we have a responsibility to make to the People's Republic of China a clear statement of U.S. interests in a peaceful settlement of the Taiwan issue." Sen. Claiborne Pell, D-R.I., an opponent, said the if.S. "cannot have it both ways. We cannot...establish relations with one government of China and retain a security commitment to another part of China." Senators voting "yea" wanted the equivalent of an unofficial defense treaty with Taiwan. Sen. Charles Percy, R, voted "yea." Sen. Adlai Stevenson, D, voted "nay." Budget Cuts--The Senate killed, 42 for and 55 against, a move to spend $33.6 million in health money. The $33.6 million is to be cut out of the fiscal 1979 budget for various nursing, medical, veterinarian and dental school programs. This vote was an attempt to keep the already-appropriated money from being "rescinded" from the current budget. Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., supporter of the move to spend the money, said what was at issue was the ability of the federal government to uphold its financial commitment to the various health schools. Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., an opponent, said: "We have to send a signal to the American people and to the entire world that we in the Senate are serious about spending restraint in these extremely inflation-ridden times." Senators voting "yea" opposed the budget cut. Percy and Stevenson voted "yea." State C of C Conference received our refund from them. Their decision to refund this money is most honorable. "Mike DeWolfe" Well Done The man sawed on his steak, jabbed it and tossed it around. However, he 'still couldn't cut. The waiter came over, inspected the meat and said, "Sorry, sir, but I can't take this back to the kitchen -- you've already bent it!" Governor James R. Thomp­ son will be among the featured speakers at the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce spring legislative conference Tuesday and Wednesday, April 3 and 4, in the Forum 30, Springfield. Thompson will explain the goals of his first four-year term, and top legislative leaders, cabinet officials and business experts will assess these business-related issues facing the 81st Illinois General Assembly: Tax and spending limitations, government cost control and reorganization, unemployment insurance, workmen's compensation, environmental regulations, and road financing. Business people from throughout the state will have an opportunity to visit with their legislators at a special reception. For registration information, contact Pat Glynn at the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago 60606 (312-372-7373). ARE YOU NEW IN I McHenry Area? sssssssssssss: Do You Knotf Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!! CALL JOAN STULL 385-5418 j ^ rrmrnw-n KNOW YOUR AREA ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST Good Schools And Tax Relief? Is it possible for Illinois to provide good schools and tax relief at the same time? The Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) tried to find out by calling together a task force to study the financial dilemma facing school boards. The conclusion: It may not be possible to keep good schools and give tax relief at the same time. At least none of the tax- relief proposals offered so? far hold out much hope of doing both. "School board members represent the taxpaying public", says IASB President Jonathan Howe, "and they pay taxes the same as everyone else. So most board members like the idea of tax relief." However, Howe points out, school boards also are responsible for providing good schools. Therefore, they find it difficult to support tax relief programs that threaten further cuts in school-services. Howe, a member of the school board in North brook, appointed the task force to study the possibilities for tax relief in view of education's financial needs. The 19- member task force included a dozenschool board members from all over Illinois, two members of the State Board of Education, and representatives of various educational organizations. According to a report issued recently by IASB, the task force quickly agreed on a number of ittfms, including: ...It is likely that the Illinois General Assembly this year GM IBM DD 20 573/4 257 5/a 601/8 1065/e A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. WEEKLY MARKET REPORT For several weeks the personality of the stock market has been a mirror image of that portrayed in the now famous story of "The Three Faces of Eve". As was true of Eve, the stock market has its manic side, its depressed side, and a gray zone made up of a broad list of stocks which show neutral patterns within trading ranges. Manic action has been seen in basic Americana stocks such as chemicals and metals as well as the energy and related service groups which benefit from almost all the problems facing the world. Depressing the market has been the poor action of most important glamour stocks, led by Belweather Internation Business Machine (310 %) and consumer related issues. In between, we have seen secondary issues experience spurts up, then down, but mostly within a fairly tight trading range. Like all manic-depressive personalities, the market's mood swings back and forth and last week seemed too natural for depression, or selling, to take over. Led by energy and basic industry issues, the Dow Industrials had experienced a nice party up to a week ago Monday, had dragged a few neutrals along, got help from peace in the Middle East, and left stocks overbought. However, instead of a pullback, the inevitable correction took the form of rotation and a slowing of the Dow Industrials advance-a bullish performance and an indication of more to come. We thus adjusted our recommended stance for traders out of respect for the better than expected action of the market. We do not see a new bull market at this time. In fact, until interest rates and inflation show signs of peaking, we do not envision a big, broad advance. However, Market action seems to be saying that it will wait a while before responding to the many problems in the world. We thus advised traders to assume a more mixed position of staying short some of the poor acting glamour growth stocks but also buying selected basic industry and oil issues. The volume needed to get this market up to the high 800's could come from end of quarter window dressing by cash heavy institutions. Gloom is down and a selective type advance near term seems likely. For the moment, momentum is up and has broadened. Let's enjoy, but traders should limit their exposure and keep both eyes on the exit. Long term investors can continue their planned buying programs. A1 Goldman Service Line McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 385-4300 FAMILY SERVICE ft 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 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. week days (Ever had a problem involving the federal government and not know where to call? And then been given a run a round 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: 800-372-6004 (For confidential conversation on problems dealing with run-away children) MOVING HOTLINE Phone 800424-9213 (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 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 312-793-3580 Chicago, III. HIKTHKIMIT \ml Help? < oilii-rlinjj S#*r\ir»*. 2 l-liuur \n- ScniiT. 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. will enact some form of tax relief or spending ceiling. In fact, it's almost certain. ...School boards should continue to look for ways to reduce costs without harming students. Such reductions, however, will not finance the cost of any significant tax relief. ...If costs are to be reduced significantly, the role of public education will have to be severely reduced. With reduced budgets, the 'schools cannot pursue both basic education and social improvement in such areas as nutrition, civil rights, vocational training, health, and poverty. The Illinois General Assembly in recent years has enacted more than a half-dozen laws providing relief for those ^ho pay real estate property taxes. Concluding that tax relief may be incompatible with good schools, the task force offered five concerns that need to be considered in studying the tax relief question r 1) Public education is a constitutional obligation of the state and many school programs exist because of state law. 2) Tax relief or ceilings on spending should be granted by statute rather than con­ stitutional amendment. The State Constitution should reflect basic principles; the legislature should respond to the changing needs of citizens. 3) The popular referendum should not replace represen­ tative government. Budget planning and efficient use of tax dollars are impossible where financial decisions are made by public vote rather than by the public's elected representatives. ^ 4) Limits on the ability of local school boards to levy taxes and set spending priorities will reduce the control that these boards and their communities have over their schools. Control over more decisions will shift to the state. 5) The State of Illinois should be cautious in .approaching legal limitations on taxing and spending. ^The impact may be unacceptable to many com­ munities that want good schools. Tax relief programs should recognize the right of citizens to raise their own taxes if they desire. Copies of the task force report, which has been adopted as an official position by the IASB board of directors, are available from IASB, 330 lies Park Place, Springfield, 111., 62718. I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIII|fl Building Permits | The City of McHenry issued the following building permits in the month of February. March Builders, 1721 Meadow lane, sing. fam. dwell. Harriet Whitman (Windhill), 3307 Elm street, sign. Gene Vitale, 4515 Shore drive, fireplace. Paul Dombro, 6221 Ojibwa lane, sing. fam. dwell. Paul Dombro, 6311 Ojibwa lane, sing. fam. dwell. David G. 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