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SECTION 2 - PAGE•- PLAINDEALER • WEDNESDAY. JUNE 4,1980 / PLAINDEALER -- Editorial To The Graduate j June, MO, is to be the first month of post-school life for millions of yoiing americans. Since they enter the stage of life at a time when there is much printed and spoken afaiise of their country and its government, a word about this country is in order. 1 v Our constitutional republican form of government has survived in its present form longer than any other in the world. Hie founding fathers of die nation, when they established the system, were far ahead of their time. They built a system flexible enough to change with changing times. There axe imperfections in the system and injustices in government and governing, but taken as a whole, the average dtisen in the United States has something closer to an equal, chance, economically and socially, than in any other major country. That is saying much for America, because we are a melting-pot nation of many races and religions. We are an experimental nation in this sense. At our beginning 100 years ago, many sophisticated European scholars and philosophers predicted the idealistic principles and laws on which the new republic had been founded and would operate could not possibly survive; they felt a country composed of so many divergent nationalities and beliefs could not coalesce into a united nation. Looking back on history, what has been the record? It is not perfect, but the people of this country have built the richest nation in die world, a nation of individual freedom for all, a nation which has never lost a war, a nation which constantly seeks to improve itself, to uplift the disadvantaged. We have a long way to go* yet, but that is not a bad start. Every newly-graduated young citizen should not casually accept these many blessings without a sense of thanksgiving and appreciation for the efforts and accomplishments of those who have gone before-who have done so much for all those starting out in 1900. On Lightning The National Safety council has warned that too few are srifidentiy concerned over the danger of lightning. i Yet one statistician recently determined that during die April-October lightning season, the average person can expect forty to eighty bolts within half a mile. The same statistician claims more than a third of all fires in rural areas are caused by lightning The safest places in lightning strains are in homes, steel- framed buildings, or in an automobile with windows closed. If in the open, seek a low place, such asa ravine or ditch or lie fiat on the ground. One or more Americans are killed each week by lightning. Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) WASHINGTON - Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes May 15 through May 21. HOUSE Defease Spending--By a vote of 338 for and 62 against, the House passed a bill to spend $53.1 billion next fiscal year for weapons. This bill (HR 0974) only authorizes the money. Separate legislation must be passed to actually spend it The 163.1 billion is $6.2 billion more than President Carter had naked for, and although it could help to unbalance the fiscal 1981 budget, it reflects the congressional groundswell for high Rep. Bill Alexander, D-Ark., a supporter, said: "Since the slow process of neglect of our defense began earlv in the last decade, we have watched our military power drift into a state of uncertain readiness." Rep. Andrew Maguire, D-N.J., an opponent, said the bill "represents nearly a 31 percent increase" over the fiscal 1980 weapons authorization bill, and that "fully half of this increase was not requested by the Department of Defense." Members voting "yea" favor the $53.1 billion weapons outlay for the fiscal year that begins next October. Rep. Robert McClory, R-13, voted "yea." John Anderson, R-16, did not vote. The Philippine Scout*--By a vote of 115 for and 253 against, the House rejected an amendment awarding financial itkn to World War n Philippine Scouts or their State Code to Chart: Y-Yes, N-No, A-Absent, P-Present SENATE Under Gen. Douglas MacArthur, die Scouts fought with the U.S. Army at places like Bataan and Corregidor but were paid only half of what U.S. soldiers received. Costing an estimated 88 million, the amendment sought to provide Scouts or their survivors with lump-sum payments to equalize salaries, as well as increased disability and retirement benefits. The amendment was proposed to HR 6974 (see preceding vote). Rep. Leon Panetta, D-Calif., the sponsor, said his amendment "simply authorizes equal pay for equal risk..." Rep. Bill Nichols, D-Ala., an opponent, said: "There was no inequity perceived at the time by the Philippine Scouts, and no inequity exists today." Members voting "yea" want to provide financial compensation to the Philippine Scouts or their survivors. McClory and Anderson did not vote. MX Missile--By a vote of 152 for and 250 against the House refused to abandon die so-called "shell-game concept" for deploying the MX missile. The vote left untouched money for developing a plan to conceal the MX system by shuttling its rockets among underground launch rites in the West. The amendment called for studying other deployment modes, and was viewed by many as an attempt to jettison the MX system. The vote came during debate on the Pentagon weapons bill (see preceding votes), which, as later passed, contained $1.6 billion for the MX. Rep. Dan Gttckman, D-Kans., a supporter, said the shell- fame concept goes against the "common sense of the American people," and that without popular support the MX system wiD never be built Rep. Richard Ichord, D-Mo., said House members "should get down on their knees and pray that the Russians are nice because the Soviets are far ahead of die U.S. in Members voting "nay" want to continue developing an MX <jT Karl Berning, / R-Deerfield' Jack Schaffer, R-Crystal Lake HOUSE t Donald Deuster, R-Mundelein Daniel Pierce, D-Highland Park Betty Lou Reed, R-Deerfield Thomas Hanahan, D-Mc Henry Cal Skinner, R-Woodstock Richard Burnidge, R-Elgin _ Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes: 1--S-1505, Sen. John Maitland, R-Bloomington. Creates the Drug Paraphernalia Control act. Makes it illegal to use, possess, deliver or advertise devices used in production, preparation or ingestion of illegal drags. Passed 42-9, goes to House. 2--S-1483, Sen. Robert MitChler, R-Oswego. Repeals the $30 tax imposed by the Legislature last year on the sale of motor vehicles, mobile homes and trailers by non-dealers. Passed 42-3, goes to House. 3--S-1473, Sen. Lynn. Martin, R-Rockford. Exempts from Illinois in­ come tax interest up to $200 for individual returns and $400 for joint returns received on savings ac­ counts. Also changes the standard exemption to take inflation into consideration. The basic $1,000 would be multiplied by a ratio of the Consumer Price Index for the taxable year to the CPI for the year ending June 30, 1979. The Consumer Price Index is the average price of goods and services com­ monly bought by working- class families in urban areas. FAiled 25-16. 4--S-1813, Sens. John Nimrod, R-Glenview and Kenneth Buzbee, D- CarJ»ndale. Provides that the cost of pollution control be considered when the DISTRICT 32 § 54 ti to to Y , Y Y DISTRICT 33 Y Y Y Y Y DISTRICTS? 5 •- •• .v; Y If Y Y . A p Y P Y Y Y Y DISTRICT 33 \ t Illinois Commerce cons* mission sets rates for public utilities. The measure wffl make Illinois coal more competitive with low-sulfttr out-of-state coal. Passed 54- 0, goes to House. 5--H-24, Rep. Herbert Huskey, R-Oak Lawn: Directs that child custody payments be paid to the clerk of the court for judgments after Oct. 1,1981. However, unless one party receives Public Aid, both parties may agree to direct payment of support. The involved parties must advise the clerk of address changes and other changes that would affect payment. If payment becomes delinquent, the cleric must refer the matter to the ap­ propriate State's Attorney. The clerk is to be paid $l.S0 a month for handling the payments. Also creates the Division of Child Support enforcement in the Court system to supervise the program. The bill is designed to cut down on late and delinquent payments of child support. Passed 143-$, goes to Senate. 6--H-3072, Reps. James McCourt, R-Evanston and Larry Stuffle, D-Charleston. Allows schools to provide substitute classesin physical education or grant individu­ al waivers to children whose parents object to Co-, education^ PE classes on religious gtounds. Passed 143-6, goesjo Senate. A'- X 7r-H?2898 Preston, D John Y A Y A Y Y A ttm D-Decatur. 116-34, exempted from the prohibition. Failed 28-93. 11--$-1524, Sen. George $ahgmeister, D-Mokena. Bill includes an unborn baby as capable of5 being mur­ dered if it is cabbie of .existence independent of the ' . with or without life systems.. Passed 48- 4, goes to House. The House had earner failed to pass a similar bill until it was Amended to eyempt the fetus' death frbih con­ sideration in cases of multiple murder which can entry the death penalty , or if the death results from a forcible felony. ,12--S-1739, • Sens. Aldo DeAngelis, R-Olympia Fields and James Don- newald, D-Bteese. Amends Wofm's Compensation laws Jh .an attempt to keep the costs of doing business in Olinois down. Currently, if an employee who has a previous physical im­ pairment sustains an injury resulting in further im­ pairment, tfte employer ^must pay coaip^KBtion for total impairment. This -. measure prohibits con­ sideration of preexisting injury by the Illinois In- PLAINDEALER food and -- -'--•- i *-- percent' to Jan, 1,1981. 8--H-2656, Rep. Celeste Stlehl, R-Belleville. Measure ftrovides that the sentence for a Class sex offense shall be 3040 years; or,.if accompanied by ex- ceptionally brutal behavior, a life sentencemay be given. Current penal^r for rape is 15-30 years. Passed 117*21, goes to Senate. 9--S-1581, Sens. Jerome Joyce, D-Reddick and Philip Rock,&OakPark. Prohibits * the importation of spent nuclear reactor fuel into IUinois for.. storage or disposal .unless the state of origin agrees to accept spent ft*|;frtHn Illinois. Such an arrangeraettt must hive the approval ^the General Assembly Snd the Governor: Passed 43-6, goes to House. 10--H-3566, Reps. Gale Schisier ; D-London Mills and Gerald , Bradley, D- Bloomington. Prohibits new ownenU^ or expansion of holdings of agricultural lands; by business cor­ porations and foreign citizens. Land used for research, held by not-for- profit corporations or local governments, land acquired for development, for I coal mining and for growing * seeds and produce are dustriai Commission, which sets compensation. Further directs that an employee inky go to no more than two doctors in an effort to sub­ stantiate his claim, unless there is an agreem&it With the employer. Prohibits compensation for injuries received during voluntary recreational activities. Sjets limits for fees of attorneys whoiiandle claims. Requires the commission to publish a handbook explaining Worker's • Compensation standards. Provides procedures for an employer to challenge certain claims paid by his insurer. Passed 49-3, goes to House. 13--S-1726, Sens. James Doimewald, D-Breese, and Aldo DeAngelis, R-Olympia Fields. Amends Unem­ ployment Insurance act! Workers who voluntarily quit their jobs without good. cause would be denied unemployment benefits. Good cause includes illness of himself, illpess of someone in his immediate family, provided that he notified his- employer of his reason in writing mid upon his return suitable work is not available, leaving to accept another job where he is. employed for at least two weeks or earns at least twice his weekly unemployment benefit, or leaving to avoid bumping another worker w missile system whose rockets would be continually moved among underground launch sites. Memory voted "nay." Anderson did not vote. SENATE FTC--By a vote of 74 for and 15 against, the Senate gave final congressional approval to a bill (HR 2313) that keeps a weakened Federal Trade commission slive through fiscal 1981. The bill limits the FTC's ability to regulate children's advertising on television and die insurance industry, and gives Congress power to veto FTC rules if both houses okay the veto. Sea Harrison Schmitt R-N.M., a supporter, said "die possibility of a legislative veto at the end of the regulatory pipeline will insure that the FTC considers our concerns at the • beginning of the pipeline." Most opponents wanted even more restrictions on the FTC. However, Sen. Howard M. Metzenbaum, D-Ohio. opposed die bill is too restrictive. "Hie overburdened people of this country need a diligent Federal Trade Commission that serves as a watchdog in the marketplace," he said. Senators voting "yea" favor the bill. Stevenson voted "yea." Percy did not vote. Aid To Nicaragua--The Senate rebuffed, 41 for and 38 against, an attempt to send to committee and perhaps kill legislation providing $75 million in foreign aid for Nicaragua and $5 million for Honduras. The Senate later passed the bill (HR 6061) and sent it to the White House. Sea Richard Lugar, R-Ind., voted "yea" and said that "die situation in Nicaragua is not hopeless. The country has not yet become a Marxist state." Sea Jesse Helms, R-N.C., who led the attempt to die bill, noted the leftist bent of the Sandinista government in Nicaragua and said he wants to make sure that the U.S. taxpayer's money is not being poured down a Communist rathole." Virtually all senators voting "yea" favored passage of the foreign aid bill for Nicaragua Honduras. • Stevenson and Percy voted "yea." *i McHfNltV CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 3*5-4300 FAMILY SERVICE S MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. 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W« r*i*r»* til* rifhl lo'd*l*i* ony material whkti w* con»id«r lltellM W ab|*ttionabl* to>t*.) , ANNEXATION TALK "Editor: "We believe the time has arrived for the residents of McHenry and of McHenry Shores to consider the feasibility of annexation of McHenry Shores to the City of ; McHenry. This arrangement could be structured for the mutual silt of each community. ie City of McHenry could expand to the south -which. is a natural growth • area. The fast growing Toriyan Industrial park will increase the tax base and also provide more jobs in the area. In addition, there are large areas of vacant land available for; future development. The Village with its 350 families would generate more tax revenues tor the City and more park areas for its residents. "The Village of McHenry Shores ° can eliminate duplication of governmental services, which is both costly and inefficient for the small number of residents. We would have proper police protection. We would have improved roads and bring sewers into the community with the possibility of federal and state assistance to share costs with the residents of McHenry Shores. The need for more sewage disposal ' facilities in the area is inevitable whether or not annexation is achieved. ' "We are sure a thorough study of an arrangement' such as this would prove many more benefits available to both com- munities now and in the future. "This certainly merits a positve attitude from the McHenry business com­ munity as the 350 households and the approximately 1,200 from his job. Passed 55-0, to Senate. consumers in a growing area represents a large part of its business and Sales tax revehues' and helps McHenry's continued ex­ pansion. "Our close proximity and intermix of friends and relatives, school,) church, athletic programs, andothfer social functions make it apparent there is no reason for residents of -either community to object to this arrangement. We look forward to any replies or assistance in our endeavor. "Richard PaneTali "McHenry Shores "Citizens Group "for Better Government" Stones of Ireland Some 150 ancient stone tombs dot the countryside of" Ireland. Experts -believe that revered dead were buried in such places, although it re­ mains unknown why the large stones -- some weighing as much as a hundred tons were moved and erected. 1^4 6« 0 When having a new muf­ fler irivalled, 'make sure it is the ,| proper fit for the year..make, and model*car you drive. A muffler that creates excessive back pres­ sure. not allowing free passage of exhaust fumes, is disastrous to gas mileage. It could also cause severe power loss and eventually damage the engine. • Low back-pressure mufflers are great for gas mileage. ARE YOU NEW IN McHenry Area? 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