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) 1 k t tov a 1H/11 I»V| A0I9 Pi A I N D I A I . F R .n. •L Editorial Opinion Remembering Vietnam '.t Anvbody here remember Vietnam? \ Of course, you say. Da Nang. Saigon. The Mekong Delta. My Lai. * And ail those other strange names that kept coming up in the 'leadlines. For millions of Americans ~ perhaps most of us - the war in >c.Vietnam was never much closer than those headlines and the nightly news clips on television. ^ It was a war halfway around the world, one that was never °lieclared; a conflict that just seemed to grow behind our backs until, one awful day, there it was, full scale. No one went to that war with banners flying and bands playing, rvlind those who went anonymously came back the same way. The t lpnger it lasted the more unpopular it became, and its unpopularity seemed to rub off on the very ones who were most intimately caught up in it. Perhaps the most demoralizing part was what didn't happen. - '^Nobody said "thanks." Nobody said, "We're proud of you. Even - though the war was unpopular, we're proud of you for being willing a^fci serve your country." c«,rWell, that's changed. JVThis year America can make up for the lack of an official thanks. ' The week of May 28-June 3 is -- official - Vietnam Veterans week. ' ' We should all join in observing it for what it is -a chance,at long C'iist, to express a nation's appreciation to the nearly ten million men and women who served during the bitter years of the Vietnam era. We owe it to them. Let's pay the debt! h Planning Travel v-v- H planning a summer holiday abroad, there are countries which ° dean out the happy American much faster than others. It's good to ' know them. .*•- ' If you're thinking of visiting Japan, West Germany, France or ? • England, expect to pay more than you would for comparable food and accommodations in the U.S. r.,The scale is estimated this way: Japan 130 (even higher in vTokyo); West Germany 111 (higher in popular cities); France 105 ' (Higher in Paris); and England 102-compared to a 100 rating for s'the U.S. Lv But you can get almost twice as much for your dollar in Portugal «J&4) and if you have a hankering to go all the way to India, you get o bjr on a 43 rating. Good bargains, still, are found in Mexico (58), Brazil (59), Canada (76), Greece (86) and Italy (94). If you're watching your budget, these countries would be best for families - and of the European countries certainly Italy, Portugal and Greece have much of historical and religious interest to offer. A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Weekly Market Review . May 22,1979 Last week started with stocks about as oversold as we have seen them since November and they got even more so until Thursday's ffe-UtDow point celebration. Why Thursday? First of all, stocks had done enough damage on the downside for the time being the eight prior days and were showing the pre-conditions for a technical bounce as volume and selling pressure were drying up, and the fundamental excuse came in the form of housing starts slowing to an annual rate of 1.74 million in April while the FRB index of industrial activity declined 1 percent. Yes, we know all the explanations of bad weather and the teamster strike buy the bulls still had some fuel for their recession now-reduced credit demahds-lower interest rate chain reaction. Since Thursday, the technical rally has been on the puny side but our indicators are still oversold enough to say a little higher (maybe the 850-860) for a little longer (a week or so) and then at least a test of 780-820 in June. Point of interest, the traders almanac points out that June is the lowest of all months for average appreciation as measured by the S&P composite index since 1951. Our concern is not based on any new fundamental problems as the world is full of horror stories daily. It's simply that stocks do not act ready to go up big, do not act like a bottom has been formed, and non-institutional type stocks still seem to carry a greater degree of hope than usually seen at important lows. It's not that stocks can't go up in the face of serious problems as they can and have. The limiting factor today, in our opinion, is that almost everyone has a different economic-inflation-interest rate scenario and all seem reasonable. Until we get some idea of when a recession, how deep a recession, how long a recession, and what if any impact it will have on inflation we see limited buying enthusiasm. At the moment, institutions simply don't even know what to worry about most and they have lots of choices. The most critical investment one can make now is in patience. Do not abandon hope, do not sell your good stocks, do not get impatient about cash on the sidelines. The next big predictable blow to the market will be the Opec meeting in June. Oil prices are going up nd up for a long time. If President Carter's decontrol proposal fails, watch out for the dollar. There's a great buying opportunity out there-please be ready both emotionally and financially. A1 Goldman Set-Aside, Divert Cropland Acres «g4lcHenry county farmers ^prticipating in the 1979 wheat " feed grain program plan to -aside or otherwise divert 928 acres of cropland, ac- to Jim Lucas, county cutive director of the [cultural Stabilization and ation Service (ASCS). -cA progress report at the end ft sign-up shows that farmers to set-aside 102 cropland under the wheat program 11,826 acres under the feed program. as said, "We are im- essed and pleased with participation in the ty. It shows that many of producers want to be . We for price support loans, iclency payments or For Your Information Dear friends, When the original Smokey the Bear patted away, hi* 250 pound body wat flown to Now Moxlco for burial at Smokey Boar Historical Stato Park. Whan a human death occur* away from homo, on* wonder* why soma folk criticize fho expense of bringing the body homo for funorol service and burial in tho family comatory plot. Respectfully, PETEPM.JUSTEN A FUNERAL HOME fRoll Call Report • w a | (Your Congressmen's Vote) Here's how area Members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes May 10 through May 16. HOUSE Alaska--By a vote of 268 for and 157 against,the House approved an Alaskan lands bill favored by the environmental lobby but opposed by oil, mining and timber interests. The bill (HR 39). which was sent to the^enate, gives an area of federal land larger than Californift^Vtnually blanket protection against man's encroachment. With this vote, the House adopted the strictest of three conservation bills under consideration. Rep. Morris Udall, D-Ariz., a supporter, said "there ought to be a few places left in the world the way the Almighty made them. Americans will never see a buffalo herd again, and if we are not wise today, our grandchildren will not be able to see a caribou herd." Rep. Jerry Huckaby, D-La., had sponsored a less-extensive bill to preserve much of the Alaskan wilderness while permitting limited oil and gas development. He said his bill allows exploration for 'precious oil and gas mineral supplies" at the same time it "supports all of Alaska's crown jewels and leaves them intact." Members voting "yea" favored the strongest possible legislative protection of the Alaskan wilderness. Rep. Robert McClory, R-13, and John Anderson, R-16, voted "yea." Federal Aid--The House refused, 179 for and 222 against, to increase by fifteenfold the fiscal 1980 budget authority for federal payments to help the elderly, handicapped and poor pay their home heating bills. This amendment sought to increase the authority from $11 million to $164 million. The vote came during debate on the resolution (H Con Res 107) setting guidelines for the fiscal 1980 budget, a measure later passed and sent to conference with the Senate. Rep. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., the sponsor, said the $11 million "is not going to begin even to address the problem of people who are living on fixed incomes, (who are) handicapped, (who are) living at the poverty levels and below". Rep. Robert Giamo, D-Conn., an opponent, said: "I plead with the members do not start this program now as a new federal giveaway program which will come back to haunt us and make it that much more difficult for us to get control over our budget." Members voting "nay" wanted a low funding level for the program under which the federal government helps certain disadvantaged persons pay home-heating bills. McClory, voted "nay." Anderson did not vote. Gasoline Rationing--The House voted, 159 for and 246 against, to deny the President standby authority to impose a nationwide gasoline-rationing plan. Although the Senate had okayed the authority, this vote was the final word for the foreseeable future. Rep. Richard Boiling, D-Mo., a supporter, said that "if something happened to one of the countries that supplies us with a great deal of oil, we would have a disaster in this country, because we do not have a rationing plan in place." Rep. Dave Stockman, R-Mich.,.an opponent, said: "...if there were ever a case of a cure certain to have a fatal effect on the patient, then this plan takes the prize hands down." Members voting "yea" wanted the President to have standby authority to order gas rationing in the event of an emergency. Anderson voted "yea." McClory voted "nay." SENATE Rhodesia--The Senate adopted, 75 for and 19 against, a non- binding "sense of the Senate" resolution urging President Carter to lift the U.S. economic boycott of Rhodesia. Last year, Congress passed a law requiring the President to lift the sanction if he were to determine that Rhodesia's April, 1979, elections were free and a major step toward majority rule. Carter has until June 15 to decide. Sen. Richard Schweiker, R-Pa., the sponsor of the resolution, said it would be "especially tragic if the U.S., long the proponent of political liberty and democratic pluralism, were to give less than full support" to the newly-elected government of black Prime Minister Abel Muzorewa. Sen. George McGovern, D-S.D., an opponent, said he was against the resolution because "it preempts the President's authority in making foreign policy." Senators voting "yea" favored the non-binding resolution. Sens. Adlai Stevenson, D, and Charles Percy,R, voted "nay." Disaster Loans--By a vote of 46 for and 38 against, the Senate voted to kill an amendment to lower interest rates on federal loans to home owners whose property is hit by natural disaster. The vote came during debate on S 918, which would provide disaster- assistance loans of three percent on the first $55,000 and 8.5 percent on higher amounts. The amendment killed by this vote would have lowered rates to one percent on the first $10,000, three percent on the next $30,000 and 7% percent on higher amounts. S 918 was later passed and sent to the House. Sen. Henry Bellmon, R-Okla., a supporter of killing the amendment, said: "One percent loans in today's market are totally indefensible. They do nothing but open up the (disaster- assistance) program to abuse by those who are seeking easy money." Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., an opponent, said: "I think we ought to adopt this amendment to demonstrate to disaster victims in the U.S. that we are not without genuine concern and feeling." Senators voting "nay" favored disaster-assistance loans as low as one percent. Stevenson and Percy did not vote. disaster payments, and they want to increase the prices they receive for their crops by helping to prevent an excessive buildup of wheat and feed grain stocks." According to the report, local participants intend to plant 512 acres of wheat and 63,512 acres of feed grains for harvest. Of the 1,858 eligible farms in the county, 793 are enrolled in the wheat and feed grain program. The participating farms have 111,405 acres of the 208,626 total normal crop acreage (NCA) established on farms. The ASCS official said final figures will be available after farmers have certified their acreage later in the year. ARE YOU NEW IN McHeniy Area? MfHENRY. ILLINOIS - 365 0063 aseessssssss Do You Kno* Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!! CALL JOAN STULL 385-5418 CZZZEZZE73 KNOW YOUR AREA-ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST "Pl-AINDEALERT" Letters to the hjlitor Public Pulse (Th« Flo.nd.ol.r invito* publ.c to *W Ml,. th.» <olwmn ot an o» «t»»ir on o4 9»n;ol mf.fMl m ow. community Our only rMu.iT it Hi* writer* •.fnaiur* Cnd phon* numb*. W. Mb too »h*» en* individual n*t writ* on th* »am* iubi*ct mor* than on«4*(h month ¥Ve re**rv* th* ri«ht to d*l*t* any material which mm cont.d*. I.bolout or .n ob jectionoble tatte I CITY BEAUTIFICATION "Editor: " 'I feel pretty, oh, so pretty' is a lilting line from a still rather popular song and brings to mind a vision I have for our city. I can see our streets blooming with blossoms of petunias (or any like flowers - I've always found petunias the easiest to care for and the most rewarding), gladdening the hearts and delighting the of all who pass throi _ community and all who here. "Many of our residents already have finely groomed, homes and yards, evincing a' justifiable pride in McHenry. The Garden club certainly demonstrates its interest in beautifying our city as you may have noted from the recent Plaindealer photograph of members tree-planting in the park at the corner of Waukegan and Third. And, the Jaycees have volunteered to plant petunias at the Pearl street park. "I would like to ask the merchants in town, in par­ ticular, to consider planting petunias in front of their business establishments. If each one were to do it on an individual basis there would be a minimal cost per place and yet what a fine cooperative and beautiful effect would be created. A window box or planter in front to greet each customer drawn by the beauty of the flowers certainly couldn't hurt business. "More often than not when we look good we feel good about ourselves. McHenry has so much going for it - wonderful people, good government, good business - just a really great community. Let's 'powder our nose with sunshine' (or In this case, pretty flowers) and show how really pretty we can be. How about it, McHenry? Shall we beautify ourselves? "Hopefully and Sincerely, "Liz Nolan" Performing Company To Announce Third Season The Woodstock Performing Company is announcing its third summer season of professional theatre at the Woodstock Opera House to open Thursday, June 7. The first of two productions for the summer, "Sleuth" will play through July 7. The featured actors in this famous mystery thriller will be David Prittie of Yale and Richard Henzel of Chicago. Henzel is known to regional audiences for his portrayal of Mark Twain which he has taken to the Body Politic in Chicago, the Wood­ stock Opera House, and other theatres throughout Illinois and Ohio. Following "Sleuth," the N o r t h l i g h t R e p e r t o r y production of "The Club" will Service Line McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 385-4300 FAMILY SERVICE * MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Waukegan Road McHenry 385-6400 PARENTAL STRESS UNE OF McHENRY COUNTY Meeting Place: McHenry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Call 815-344-3944 ST ATE 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 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: 800-372-6004 (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 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, HI. bIKTHKH.HT Prryiwnl? Nrrd Hrlp? < Srrtirr. 3H5-2W9. 21-hour An- «wrrinf Sfr»ir». 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. Perspective FORCED BUSING ft By RONALD REAGAN be restaged at the Woodstock Opera House, opening July 19 and featuring the origiii^J^ Chicago cast. An award-winning musical comedy, "The Club" premiered in the Chicago area at the Northlight Repertory Company in Evanston. The work of the Woodstock Performing company com­ plements a year-round schedule of activities at the Woodstock Opera House. Its focus is professional theatre during the summer and a series of professional entertainment events during the fall and spring seasons. Information about dates and ticket prices may be obtained by calling the Woodstock Opera House ticket office. Back in 1975, his first year in Congress, Rep. Ron Mottl, D- Ohio, plunged into the man­ datory school busing con­ troversy by introducing a constitutional amendment to abolish the device. ,He soon learned that it is easier to be an ardent freshman than an ef­ fective one. Rep. Don Edwards of California, the very liberal chairman of the House Sub­ committee on Civil and Con­ stitutional Rights, refused to hold hearings on Mottl's bill. The young Cleveland congressman tried to go around the chairman by getting a discharge petition to bring the bill to the floor of the House. Such petitions require a majority of membership signatures, 218. He got 17. At the beginning of the next Congress, Mottl, now a one- term veteran, tried again. His bill had two key provisions. One said that "no student shall be compelled to attend public school other than the one nearest his residence." The other added that "Congress shall have the power to enforce by appropriate legislation the provisions of this article; and to ensure equal educational op­ portunities for all students wherever located." Edwards again refused to hold hearings and even teamed up with House Judiciary Chairman Peter Rodino, D- N.J., to persuade some members who had already signed to take their names off Mottl's petition. (The slate is wiped clean at the end of each Congress' term in such mat­ ters, so Mottl had had to start fresh.) Mottl, wiser in the ways of Congress and capitalizing on the spreading unpopularity of forced busing, kept at it and collected 201 signatures by the end of 1978. He was 17 names short of his goal as the term ended. He was convinced that if he could get his bill to the floor it would pass. At the time he said, "There is growing sen­ timent in Congress that com­ pulsory busing just hasn't worked; that it is a case of many minuses and no pluses." This month Mottl is still at it, buttonholing his colleagues right and left - aided by a small group of colleagues from both parties. Last week he was up to 198 names, still below last year's high, but 14 more than he had the week before. As you read this he hopes to have crossed the 200 mark. By Memorial day weekend last year he had only 178 signatures. And, as he points out, 23 of those who signed last year have not yet signed the new petition. Meanwhile, across the country in Los Angeles, School Board President Howard Miller is fighting for political survival in a recall election. Champion of a controversial forced busing plan, Miller is in a campaign that is widely seen in the sprawling California com­ munity as a referendum on mandatory busing. What effect the outcome may have on members of Congress who are on the fence so far as Mottl's bill is concerned isn't certain, but defeat of Miller in the nation's largest school district might be enough to persuade a handful of Mottl's colleagues that the issue ought to get to the House floor for full debate. ( EARL R. WALSH & JACK WALSH INS. Fire. Auto. Farm, Life Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES 4410 W Rte 120. McHenry )IS 1300 DENNIS CONWAY A U T O L I F E F I R E State Farm Ins. Co. 331* W Elm St MCHenry. Ill 3C5 7111 DR. LEONARD BOTTARI 303 N Richmond Rd , McHenry E yes examined Contact Lenses Glasses fitted Mon , Tues . Thurs . Fri . 4 tp m T o e s . 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