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SECTION 2 - PAGE 2 • PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. JUNE 3.1M1 'TLAINDEALER KdHorial Opinion Letter to the Editor Public Pulse (TK« Ploind«ol«r th* public to u»« thi* column at on tiprtnton of thou wiowt on «ub|Octt of gonorol in owe community Our only roquott it that tho writffi giv# ngnoturt full oddrtit and phono number Wo oik too that on* individual not writ* on tho tomo iub|«ct moro than one* o month Wo rotorvo tho right to doloto any motoriol which wo conndor libotou* or m ob|oct»onobio totto CARTOON CRITICISM "Dear Editor: "I found the cartoon on the editorial page of May 13, 1 9 8 1 . p a r t i c u l a r l y distressing In this cartoon you depicted a group of welfare recipients reacting very negatively to the new 'fraud detector' computer of the Department of Health and Human Services "Granted, this was on the editorial page and thus reflected an opinion of the management .of your newspaper: there is cer­ tainly nothing wrong with that. What bothers me is the stereotyping of welfare recipients as cheats. Every welfare recipient in that picture was reacting as if the computer was invading their right to cheat the govern­ ment. freeload, etc. "The only comments these alleged welfare cheats made were 'oh .. no. man' <a black person said this), 'back to work!' ( woman), 'invasion of privacy!, 'how can we beat this thing!' 'boo!' 'out of sight!' (a hippie). "This categorization of public aid recipients must be very comforting and trendy in a town where the Chamber of Commerce resolves to back the Reagan budget cuts in health and human services. It is necessary, I suppose, to lull the citizenry into thinking that all aid recipients are cheats. ..otherwise their collective conscience may bother them. "There were no senior citizens, battered women and children, unemployed workers, low-wage workers, or other people such as this depicted in this picture There was no indication that the rate of welfare cheating is no greater than the rate of industrial cheating or tax evasion by our respectable citizens There was no concern that a computerized list of welfare recipients does in fact constitute an invasion of privacy guaranteed by the con­ stitution while corporate mergers and ripoffs not protected by the constitution are so protected by well lobbied legal sanction. "I resent your one-sided depiction of public aid recipients and hope you can see fit to print an equally funny cartoon retracting this nearly libelous perspective. For your information, I paid several thousand dollars in income and property taxes in this county last year, and I, for one, resent the im­ plication that my money is not being used ap­ propriately. "Larry Bennett "Island Lake" BUILDING | PERMITS ! Ernest Thomas to con­ struct a three-bedroom residence at 10716 Breezy Lawn road, Spring Grove, Burton township. Mr. and Mrs. T. Mieling of 2208 Greenwood Road, Woodstock, to build a solar addition to existing residence in Greenwood township. Brittany Builders of 1903 S. Route 31, McHenry, to construct a four-bedroom residence at 6802 Minuteman Circle in Concord Trace subdivision, Nunda town- s h i p . For Your Information Dear f riends, In th* event a doctor was not attending th* deceased, th* statutory athority of th* Coron*r or th* M*dical Examin*r'i offlc* takes pr*c*d*nc*. It It hi* l*gal responsibility to d*t*rmin* th* cause of d*ath and to certify it in th* public r*cords. N*lth*r th* Coron*r nor th* Medical Examin*r hav* authority to call a funeral director. This choic* r*mains th* right of th* next of kin. Respectfully, * PETER M.JUSTEN FUNERAL* HOME McHENRY. ILLINOIS • MS-QOtt . Language Requirement The vast majority of Americans applaud the recent decision to end a federal regulation requiring many state schools to teach in Spanish under certain conditions. The order is in the national interest fen- several reasons. It will encourage Hispanics to learn English, as all other minorities coming to this nation have done. That will avoid the danger of divisiveness and growing resentment among others. It avoids the growth of a federal control monster in bilingual education in the United States, expensive, coercive and probably unconstitutional. Spanish will continue to be used in teaching in areas of heavy Hispanic influx. But the federal government is not states when they must teach in Spanish in their -and that's the difference. We must consider other newly arrived residents of this country. Obviously, if any of these alien groups are encouraged not to learn English, by not having to learn it straight away in school, fewer of the newly-arrived will learn U.S. history, American government, the meaning of the Constitution and its freedoms and rights. And more will be condemned to a second, and somewhat separate, world. Six-Year Terms? Once again the question of a six-year term for U.S. presidents has been advanced by a student of government In this instance, the student is former presidential counselor Lloyd Cutler, suggesting six-year terms for both the president and members of the House. Members of both houses and the president would all be elected to one six-year term under his proposal. He proposes also that a president would have the authority to dissolve Congress once in his term and that, likewise, Congress would have the power to call for a simultaneous presidential election. This innovation, based on the British parliamentary system, would presumably resolve impasses between the executive and legislative branches. Further, Cutler would limit congressional authority to general policy declarations and budget ceilings. He feels the time has come, because of the rapidity of events and needed reactions in jthe modern age, to give presidents the power to act, and to carry out campaign promises, a consistent program. It is a subject which may be debated and studied. . PLAINDEALER ̂ Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) Washington - Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes May 14-20. HOU8E A Federal Commission--By a vote of 165 for and 231 against, the House defeated a bill (HR 2979) keeping the National Historical Publications and Records commission alive for the next two fiscal years on a budget of $3 million annually. The 37-year-old panel makes grants to state and local agencies and non-profit groups for preserving records and issuing historical publications. Supporter Jack Brooks, D-Tex., said "they lose this kind of [h the cracks in the Pentagon every day." Rousselot, R-Calif., said private sources fund the commission's work. He asked: "Why is it necessary to take this out of the federal Treasury?" Members voting "yea" wanted public funding to keep the commission in existence during fiscal years 1962 and 1963. Rep. Robert McClory, R-13, voted "yea." Rep. Lynn Martin, R-16, voted "nay." Junkyard Dogs--The House passed, 334 for and 65 against, and sent to the Senate a bill (HR 2096) creating the office of inspector general at Defense. Justice and Treasury and the Agency for International Development. This would bring to 20 the number of inspectors general, whose job is to probe fraud and waste within their agencies. The bill was passed under a short-cut parliamentary rule and some opponents objected to this procedure rather than the substance of the measure. Supporter Jack Brooks, D-Tex., said of the Pentagon: "With a budget estimated at $1.65 trillion over the next Ave years, it has no one person with clear responsibility for coordinating the work of the 18,000 auditors ana investigators functioning in scattered offices throughout the department" Opponent Samuel Stratton, D-N.Y., said the bill was opposed by the Pentagon because the Secretary of Defense "cannot direct or control (the inspector general) within his department or even keep him out of highly classified contingency planning matters." Members voting "yea" wanted four more inspectors general in the executive branch. McClory and Ms. Martin voted "yea." FY 82 Budget--By a vote of 244 for and 155 against, the Building Picture Improves House gave final congressional approval to the conference report on the fiscal 1982 budget resolution. The measure (S Con Res 115) will guide the House and Senate in votes on spending bills. It limits outlays at $695.45 billion, anticipates revenues of $657.8 billion, and projects a deficit of $37.65 billion. Supporter Delbert Latta, R-Ohio, said "I urge this body to approve this...then get on with the next important job.. .namely that of bringing federal spending under control." Opponent Ron Paul, R-Tex., said the budget plan is too extravagant because his arithmetic shows that after 1962 the national debt will be pushed "to the astronomical figure" of about $1.1 trillion. Members voting "yea" favored the fiscal 1982 budget blueprint, which is supported by the Reagan Administration. McClory and Ms. Martin, voted "yea. SENATE Defense Cut--By a vote of 66 for and 29 against, the Senate killed an amendment cutting $200 million from the Pentagon's fiscal 1982 allocation for operations and maintenance. Proponents of the amendment said the money could be trimmed from operations such as janitorial services,, photography and record-keeping, but opponents said that the military would have to reduce combat readiness. The amendment was offered to a defense procurement bill (S 815) later passed and sent to the House. Sen. John Stennis, D-Miss., who favored killing the amendment, said "these are the very innards, the very wheels, the nuts and bolts that make the program move." Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., sponsor of the amendment, said that were it adopted "we would not be hurting our military -j preparedness one iota." Senators voting "yea" opposed the spending cut. Sen. Alan Dixon, D, votea "yea." Sen. Charles Percy, R, did not vote. FOREST CHIEF--The Senate confirmed, 72 for and 25 against, President Reagan's nomination of John B. Crowell, Jr., of Oregon as assistant secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment. The nomination drew more "nay" votes than any Reagan appointment thus far, primarily because some senators alleged conflict between Crowell's new responsibility managing national forests and his previous job as general counsel for a major purchaser of federal timber. There were also suggestions that Crowell was implicated in an Alaska anti-trust case concerning logging in a national forest. Supporter Jesse Helms, R-N.C., called Crowell's opponents "a very small but very vocal group of self-styled, so-called preservationists" who oppose multiple-use management of national forests. Opponent Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., said that at least seven times Crowell "was significantly involved in occurrences, negotiations and contracts found by the court to be violations of antitrust laws." Senators voting "yea" favored Crowell's appointment. Dixon and Percy voted "yea." SOCIAL SECURITY--In essentially a party-line vote, the Senate killed 49 for and 48 against, an amendment expressing opposition to the Reagan Administration's proposeo cuts in ^ ' * - the Sei iiplying president's plan to reduce some benefits to early retirees. The Jga Social Security benefits. Later, the Senate unanimously adopted a milder resolution implying opposition to the president's plan to reduce some benefits to early retirees. The amendment was offered to a fiscal 1981 appropriations bill (HR 3512) later passed and sent to conference with the House. Sen. Robert Dole, R-Kas., who favored killing the amendment, accused Democrats of seeking to embarrass the administration and warned, "that is not going to save the Social Security system." Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W. Va., who supported the amendment, said: "The president's election was not a mandate to tear up the government's solemn commitment to those about to retire." Senators voting "yea" opposed the stronger language condemning the Administration plan. Percy voted "yea." Dixon voted "nay." ARE YOU NEW IN The McHenry Area? Do You Know Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!! CALL LORRAINE MONAHAN 385 5475 A Mm hhcmi *tnt munm mm/tut H> % The Illinois construction picture is showing a sub­ stantial revival according to the May Illinois Monthly Economic Data Sheets, released by the Department of Commerce and Com­ munity Affairs (DCCA). The state's unemployment rate also dropped one-half of one percent in April. March construction data, the latest available, showed Illinois contracts for future construction were up 65 percent, over one year ago, while contracts nationwide increased by only 27 percent during the same period. Marchc, contracts for future residential construction were, up 146 percent; non­ residential contracts were up 55 percent; and non- building contracts (bridges, roads, etc.) were down 3 percent over March 1980. For the first three months of 1961, total construction in Illinois was 2 percent ahead of 1980. Construction industry analysts and DCCA spokesmen predicted sub­ stantial increases in Illinois construction activity several months ago, and noted that such increases would bode well for the state's economy, "Construction activity is among the most important economic indicators, said Wally Biermann, chief of DCCA research. The Jan. 22 issue of the magazine Engineering Record ranked Illinois fourth among the states in future office construction; ninth in manufacturing facilities construction; and fifth in total planned con­ struction. "New construction ac­ tivity, itself, means thousands of new jobs im­ mediately," Biermann said, "and the construction of office and manufacturing facilities obviously means new service and industrial jobs in the future." Construction industry leaders expect substantial construction activity to be apparent in Illinois and nationwide by late 1961 and to continue well into 1962. Even though the Illinois unemployment rate dropped one-half of one percent in April, to 8.5 percent, the U.S. rate remained unchanged at the7.3 percent March figure. "It is Illinois' status as an industrial giant that is contributing to the state's unemployment rate," Biermann said. "The current state of the economy nationwide has significantly i n h i b i t e d i n d u s t r i a l production and there have been heavy layoffs. As the economy improves, we expect the unemployment situation in Illinois to im­ prove also. Illinois is among the most prosperous states when the national economy is in good shape," he said, "and is among the hardest hit states when the economy is troubled." MAiKlT<l/USUT tm From Washington By Rep. Lynn Martin Illinois does not seem to be getting its fair share of the defense dollar. For every dollar we send the federal government, we get back less than 73 cents. That's not a good percentage. No rational person would want us applying for un­ necessary federal funds just to change that percentage. Additionally, we can't suddenly move Illinois to the coast so that we would get shipbuilding contracts. Unfortunately, at least sometimes, we cannot change our climate so our area would be a suitable site for space ship lift-offs. But there are some things Illinois does have and others we must reach for. Last week, the Illinois Congressional delegation met with Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger. There were many legitimate questions that were raised. Were there any plans for Illinois bases or supply depots to be closed? The answer, "no." Why had g o v e r n m e n t s h i p p i n g through the Port of Chicago dropped? The answer, "That deserves checking." Can Illinois do more? The an­ swer, and this answer is from me, "yes." Defense contracts are rightfully awarded on a competitive bid basis. That is the right way. We should not, as taxpayers, be paying more to favor a particular state. Illinois now has the second highest Worker's Com­ pensation costs in the nation. This makes it difficult for our state. It is my hope that Labor and Business will work together to pass a fair act in the Illinois General Assembly. It's necessary, not just for defense con­ tracts, but for keeping and expanding jobs in Illinois. Illinois representatives can help small and medium businesses learn about the rather complicated bidding ROYAL WELCOME KNOW YOUR AREA-ROYAL WELCOK ROES IT REST SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE D M5 4300 FAMILY SERVICE 4 MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Woukegon Road McHenry 365-6400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS LINE McHenry County 24 hours a day. 7 days a w**k Parents Anonymous meetings on Tuesday. Call 815-344-3944 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 th* federal government and not known where to call? And then been given the ruryiround or referrols by persons who meant welf but didn't know how to help? Ten specialists ovailable at this center.) NATIONAL RUN-AWAY SWITCHBOARD Illinois Phone 800 972-6004 (For confidential conversations on problems dealing with run­ away children.) 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Md. 20650 (Dispenses information on solar systems for heating and cooling to anyone from architects to home owners looking for o sun- powered hot water system) CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 312 793 3580 Chicago III. BIRTHRIGHT Pregnant' Need Help? Counseling Service. 385-2999 . 24 hour Answering Service. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 4719 W. Elm St.. McHenry Phone: 344 3240 24 hour Crisis Intervention and Confidential Counseling for youth ond families 1 ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on government regulations MENTAL HEALTH I-606-692-6900 ^.Crisis Center Line fer McHenry Ce. 24-Hour Emergency number and profession el staff will answer your cell. Sponsoring agency McHenry County Comprehensive Mental HeeMi Service System. process and put them in touch with people to whom they can talk to for further information. The Sixteenth district has had such a seminar, called a procurement conference. Over 200 business men and women came. This week, the Rock island Arsenal (it does the majority of procurement in this area) called my office and said it had more contact with people in the Win­ nebago and Boone county areas in the last wek than in the prior seven years. It's a beginning. We have good companies, a hard­ working labor force, and desire. We can get our fair share, and benefit not just the district but the nation as well. PANTRY PESTS Each year, Americans discard thousands of dollars worth of food that has become infested with insects. Several kinds of pantry pests feed on dried food in storage, says Rudy Hillmann, extension entomology specialist at N.C. S.U. Pests often enter packages of food as tiny eggs that are un­ detected when packaged. Dur­ ing storage these eggs hatch and young insects develop. Other pests simply fly in during warm weather. Often you can prevent pantry pests by buying food in small quantities and using it in a short time or you may heat sterilize many dried foods. Simply place them in an oven set at 140- 150°F. for about 20 or 30 min­ utes. An alternative is to place the food in a freezer for a week or two. After heating or freez­ ing, place food in airtight con­ tainers. Not Tree The misnamed horseshoe crab is not a true crab but more closely related to spiders, scorp­ ions, and ticks. The American species ranges in waters from Maine to Yucatan. A visitor to New Mexico was talking to a native and com­ mented on the lack of rain. The native thought a moment and said, "Mister do you re­ member the story of Noah and the ark, and how it rained 40 days and 40 nights?" "Sure I do," said the tourist. "Well, drawled the native, "We got half an inch that time." Open "Jobs For Kids" The McHenry County Youth Service bureau has initiated a summer program to link youths with tem­ porary or "odd" jobs. The program. "Jobs for Kids", is open to any McHcnry county youth between-tlieages of 12 and 18 who is interested in yard and house work, babysitting, lawn mowing, and the like. Adults wishing to have similar jobs done around their houses or places of business will be matched up with a youth willing to work. Follow-up contacts will also be provided by the Youth Service bureau staff to determine the success of the match up. and which youths will be recommended for additional jobs. Currently, the Youth Service Bureau has signed up many youths who are awaiting jobs. Those who need any job done around the home or business is asked to call as soon as possible. A special number has been given to this program. All youth and adults are asked to call 815-338-7362 EARL R. WALSH S JACK WALSH MS. tin Awl* farm (it* Roprotontlaf •fklASlf COMPANtfl 4410 W 110 McMonrT MS SIM DENNIS CONWAY AUTO 11*1 MM State FJTR IDS. CO. 33ISW llmStr«ot McMonrT HI MS 7111 1AMES M. McMTEE. 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