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PAGE 18 - PLA1NDEALER • WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 2S, IM1 PLAINDEALER --V lldilorial Opinion Grants For Arts One of the questionable federal handout programs is the Nat­ ional Endowment for the Arts' grant program. The agency has just announced hundreds ot grants to individuals-ana tne program continues to grow from year to year. The long list of recipients (about half from New New Yor City), are to use the thousands each is given for such dubtofc things as carrying out "jazz awareness programs" or to give a series of concerts somewhere, or hold a jazz workshop in some city, etc. v The more money that accumulates in Washington for programs that sound good or benefit some special-interest group, the more bureaucrats lose sight of reality. One has to question justification for the taxpayers' money being given to jazz musicians in the name of art. Some is, some isn't. Federal handouts of this kind encourage more and more to look to Washington for "free" money-in the name of anything that sells in Washington. There were 1,400 applications for jazz grants alone this year- and this is only one field of freeloading in the name of the arts. The New House • In the 1970-80 decade, three fourths of the country's congressional districts grew in population, but many in the large metropolitan areas shrank in size. As a result, the big cities are losing congressional seats. This will be felt in 1983, since census figures are now being used by state legislatures to redistrict within state boundaries. New York State loses five seats, dropping from 39 House members to 34, four of them being in New York City. The new average population of congressional districts is to be-in this decade-516,000. Illinois will lose two seats (nine Chicago districts having lost population between 1970 and 1980). Michigan will lose but one seat (five Detroit districts lost population). Pennsylvania will lose two seats (the 14th district lost heaviest). Massachusetts will lose one (Boston, like Philadelphia, experienced a decline). South Dakota loses one seat. The sunbelt gains the seats that industrial and northern states lo6t. Florida, with four new seats, gains most but Texas and California and other states also gained. The political impact of this change will be significant. Seats lost in metropolitan areas were almost always represented by a liberal or left philosophy, a spending philosophy. Representatives from the Sunbelt, generally speaking, are more varied in philosophical tone; many are budget-cutters or budget balancers. Thus the 98th Congress, to be elected in November of 1982, will be affected by the new districting, toward the more conservative or moderate side of the political spectrum. ^0 PLAINDEALER Letter to the Editor Public Pulse (Tha Plolndoalor Invltat tho public to ul« thlt column o* an axprattlan ol thalr vlowt on tubfact* ol ganaral Inform* In our community. Our only raquatt It that •ho wrltart glvo signature, lull eddrott and phona numbar. Wo a«k too. that ono Individual not wrtto on tha ioma sub|oct mora than onco a month. Wo ratarvo tha right to doloto any matorlol which wo consldor libelous or In objectionable taste.) A WORD OF PRAISE "Editor: "I think it should be brought to the attention of everyone who lives in McHenry - our guys and gals do not receive pay on calls they go on for rescue. Also, the ones who are paramedics pay their way through school with no help. "I now have had the rescue squad twice - one never knows when you have to use it. I was scared the first time but the guys and gals made me know I was alright The second time I was not scared, they made me feel comfortable. "We must remember that they are volunteers and do their jobs, while our fire department is also made up of volunteers but are paid for calls whether it is false or otherwise. "It is time our town does something for the people who save our lives on their own time. "Sally Grosse "715 Country Club Drive "McHenry" HEAT IN THE KITCHEN "Editor: "As Harry S. Truman once said. 'If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen', which seems an apt quote, with the resignation of McHenry Shores president. "The 'hide and seek games of immaturity and pet­ tiness', by the recently elected board members has certainly raised the tem­ perature in the kitchen. "Four out of five reasons for the Grimes resignation were his own unfulfilled goals, which may, or may not, have increased the value of properties. Homes in the Shores have ap­ preciated in value in proportion to similar residential areas. Those who would have gained the most would have been the developers at the expense of the residents. "If I may refer to President Truman again, the sign which stood on his desk said, 'The buck stops here' Where does the buck stop for approving the engineering survey of streets, which were adequate until they were allowed to deteriorate? "I trust there was a quorum at the board meeting which incurred this large debt for engineering and legal service. If it can be shown that this debt was incurred without consulation with residents and-or represented the opinion of the majority, then those who incurred the debt should, if not legally, be morally held responsible. "The new 'immature' board members are doing a great job. I wish them, and the new president, whomever he or she might be, all the very best in their difficult task. "Sincerely, "B.W. Craig For Your Informat ion Dear frttnda, Perhaps each yeor th*r* should bo o Realisation Day • a day to meditate on tho fact that aftor a fow years, wo, our loved ono*, our treasured matoriol possessions • all will gradually slip away. This an­ nual romindor should inhibit tendencies toward grood and selfishness, and promote greater generosity, kindness, and love among us all. Respectfully. PETERM.JUSTEN FUNERAL HOME Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) Washington - Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes before the summer recess. HOUSE Savings Bonds--The House rejected, 182 for and 233 against, an amendment to prohibit the Treasury department from promoting the sale of U.S. Savings bonds. The vote occurred during debate on an FY 1982 appropriations bill (HR 4121) lata- passed and sent to the Senate. Trie amendment sought to delete $13.6 million earmarked for bond promotion. Supporter Fortney Stark, D-Calif., said: "We are offering 8 sreent in the name of patriotism....Why should we ask the poorest of the poor to take 8 percent? We are offering major corporations 10, IS percent, on Treasury bills." exponent Carroll Campbell, R-S.C., said the passage of the amendment would "wipe something out in the name of fiscal austerity that in fact is a vehicle for many Americans to save." Members voting "yea" wanted to ban promotion of U.S. Savings bonds on grounds that low interest yield makes them a bad investment. Rep. Lynn Martin, R-16, voted "yea." Rep. Robert McClory, R-13, voted "nay." Tennessee-Tombigbee--By a vote of 198 for and 208 against, the House rejected an amendment to deny an additional $189 million for the Tennessee-Tombigbee waterway, estimated to co6t nearly $2 billion. The project, largest ever undertaken by the Army Corps of Engineers, is a 232-mile waterway connecting the Tennessee and Tombigbee rivers to provide a route for barges from the Appalachian coal fields to the Mississippi river and the Gulf of Mexico. About $1.5 billion has already been appropriated. The amendment was offered to an appropriations bill (HR 4144) later passed and sent to the Senate. Rep. Jim Leach, R-Iowa, a supporter of terminating the project, called it a "monument to the extravagance of the congressional pork barrel." Rep. David Bowen, D-Miss., an opponent of eliminating the funding, said: "It would be an environmental disaster if we tried to stop the project now. We would have the longest swamp in America." Members voting "yea" opposed the Tennessee-Tombigbee project. McClory and Ms. Martin voted "yea." Private Schools--The House adopted, 337 for and 83 against, an amendment depriving the Internal Revenue Service of money to enforce regulations that deny tax-exempt status to private schools discriminating against minorities. A federal judge has approved IRS affirmative action regulations for private schools in Mississippi, and the policy may be extended nationwide. The vote came during debate on an appropriations bill (HR 4121) later passed and sent to the Senate. Sponsor John Ashbrook, R-Ohio, said: "Liberal activists want racial quotas enforced in America's private schools, and they are looking for a way, any way, to get them imposed...." Opponent Mifiicent Fenwick, R-N.J., said: "We know that there are schools that have been set up deliberately in defiance of the law designed to end segregation and to give an equal opportunity for education to all our children." Members voting "yea" opposed using IRS tax-exemption regulations to integrate private schools. McClory voted "yea." Ms. Martin did not vote. SENATE Marriage Penalty--By a vote of 35 for and 57 against, the Senate rejected a more rapid reduction of the so-called marriage penalty that requires couples to pay higher taxes than they would pay if single. The tax cut bill (HR 4242), later signed by President Reagan, provides couples with a special tax deduction of up to $1,500 in 1982 and up to $3,000 in 1983. This amendment would have permitted the $3,000 deduction a year earlier. Sen. Donald Riegle, D-Mich., sponsor of the amendment, said Congress should "avoid tax distortions of Americans' basic choices such as whether or not to marry." Opponent Slade Gorton, R-Wash., said the amendment should be rejected "in order to reach a balanced budget as soon as possible." Senators voting "yea" favored a quicker remedy for the marriage penalty. Sens. Alan Dixon, D, and Charles Percy, R, voted "nay." Elderly Tax Credit--The Senate rejected, 44 for and 50 against an amendment that would have increased the existing tax credits for the retirement incomes of persons over 65 years of age. Although Social Security payments are not taxable, other pension benefits are subiect to income tax. This amendment to the Senate's version of the tax cut bill (see vote above) would have increased the maximum credit on retirement income from $375 to $450 for single persons and from $562 to $675 for couples. Supporter Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., said that "when we are lowering taxes for the wealthiest individuals in this country, we should bring retirees up to some degree of equity and fairness." Opponent Steven Symms, R-Idaho, said the amendment "does not comply with the intention of this tax measure" to encourage economic productivity and growth. Senators voting "yea" favored increasing t, voting "yea retirement income. Dixon voted "yea." Percy voted "nay." increasing tax credits for Job Training Offered McHenry county CETA has iob training programs available for McHenry county residents who qualify under the CETA guidelines. Machine shop, welding and blueprint reading courses are being held at Johnsburg high school Vocational department. Selected trainees will learn basic operating skills for specific machine shop equipment as needed by McHenry county industry. All courses are designed to combine theory with actual "hands on" experience. A variety of job openings exist in the local area for men and women who have Business Threat Organized crime has grown so large it poses a serious threat to the nation's free enterprise system, says a former criminal investigator for the IRS. Organ­ ized crime drains the profits of legitimate businesses and would probably rank among the top industries in the nation. McHENRY, ILLINOIS - 385 0063 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 H0NAHAN 385-5475 * i IIW Wilt!Ml r A«p rnkt't petptt ft »*«' r#» utr/ii 011 cm mmmt ##' ROYAL WELCOME KNOW YOIM AKA MYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST From Washington By Congressman Robert McClory One of the great dilemmas of the 97th Congress is how to deal with the issue of Social Security. A great many essays have been composed on this subject but none more forthright or illuminating than a column issued by Congressman John Erlenborn of the Illinois 14th Congressional district. With Congressman Erlenborn's permission, his column is reproduced as follows: Social Security Problems The current rash of ar­ ticles dealing with the in­ security of the Social Security program has prompted people to write to their Congressman demanding to know what happened. We've been too generous in the benefits department, that's what has happened. Social Security has been a good deal. People have received much more than they have paid into the system, and we are seemingly locked into a program where benefits A Tax Cut For v All Americans By Richard L. Lesher President Chamber of Commerce of the United States "Within six months, you'll be in the race of your lives." That was the prediction -and the challenges " issued to the American business community by Treasury Secretary Donald Regan at the June meeting of the U.S. Chamber's board of directors in Washington. It is based on the Administration's hope that its entire economic package will be in place by the end of the year. Then, once such shackles as excessive taxation and over-regulation are removed, Secretary Regan said, "we'll see what American business can do." I know that the U.S. Chamber's 146,000 members, as well as the entire business community, are eager to take the Secretary up on his challenge. Thatrs why the U.S. Chamber's board of directors recently reiterated its support for the President's bipartisan tax plan, which, along with the rest of his economic program, will turn every American worker and business loose in the free marketplace to produce and prosper for the benefit of all. Unless Congress enacts President Reagan's tax package, every one of us will see his or her taxes go up this year, next year and every year for the foreseeable future, as a result of increases which are already built into the system. Can you afford to pay more taxes than you are today? Not many American workers or businesses can, and if you are among those who can't, then this plan represents your only real hope of seeing those increases brought under control. TTiere simply is no alternative. U.S. Chamber economists are confident that the President's tax package, along with reduced government spending, Jtory relief and a stable monetary policy, can usher in a reg new era of American economic propsperity. But Secretary Regan is right: The Presidents program will not accomplish this goal for us. It will simply put us at the starting line, wing open the gates and allow every American worker and business to realize their full potential in the free enterprise system. We aren't asking for anything more. Sert»cC Profcssi° Directory some background in machine shop operation, and the courses at Johnsburg high school will provide trainees with that background. After trainees have successfully completed their course, the CETA Outreach center will provide job placement assistance. For more information call or visit the CETA Outreach center located across the street from the McHenry county courthouse at 666 Russel court, Woodstock. The telephone number is 338- 7100, and callers should ask to speak to a job developer. EARL R. WALSH 4 JACK WALSH INS. Hit Aula Farm lila Rtfr*i«nlln| tfHASH COMPANIfS 4410 W St. 120 McHtn,, Ml MM OH. LEOMRO I0TTAJI 1303 Richmond Rd.-McHanry^ Cyot oxaminad-Contact Lontat Clottai flttad Mon.. Tuat.. Thurt. Frl. 4-4 pm Tuot., Thurt., frl. 7-9 pm Sot. 9:30-3 pm Phona 3SS-4IS1 or 3SSDil DENNIS CONWAY AUTOIIM FHN State Fan Ins. Co. 11I9W llmSlfat MiNn>, lit MS 7111 McHENRY COUNTY OFFICE MACHINES SAKS SitVICII MNTAIS Mon Sot * S:30 Friday til *:0S S3 Grant St Cryttal lafco Phono 4S« 111* JAMES M. MclNTEE. LAWYER AVAILASU TO PSACTICf IN: Nnonl ln|wry Trial* SMIKHI Corporallon> Willi /Probata Divarca ftoolittoto Workman • Compantallon 14MW llmttroat McHamr llllnalt For oppolntmont phono: 31S}440 If Pays > To Advertise In The Plaindealer. Form Equipment (icorgc |». Fround. Inc. Cose - New Holland 4102 W Crystal Lake Rd McHenry Bus. 385-0420 Res. 385-0227 llREHI RADIAL TIRES FOR ALL CARS Europa Motors, Inc. 2 3 1 8 R t e 1 2 0 8 15 385 0700 (iryjf/ It I U %W HI out quic quick action copy center FINEST QUALITY COPIES MADE ON XEROX EQUIPMENT S*t u«. alto, for every kind of Printing Need I PRINTING 3909 W. MAIN 315-7*00 TRAILERS HORSE « CATTLE TRAILERS DUMP FLATBEDS CAR HAULERS TRAILER HITCHES (EXPERT INSTALLATION) RUNNING BOARDS tRAOEN WINCHES ADAMS ENTERPRISES 3017 W *ta 120 McHtnry II IIS 115 SV0 continue to exceed funding. You may have heard that today's retiree would be better off without Social Security. Not factual. Consider the following: -An individual who retired at the age of 65 on Dec. 31, i960, and who paid the maximum rate in Social Security taxes from 1937 through I960, paid a total of $12,790.64. -This person was entitled to benefits of approximately $677 par month in January which were increased to about $752 per month in July. In 18 months, our retiree will have received back every dime paid in Social Security taxes. -If that person had a spouse who paid no Social Security taxes, their com­ bined benefits now would be $1,129 per month. This couple will have received back every dime paid in Social Security taxes within a year. Even if the monies had been placed in a savings account, instead of being paid on Social Security taxes, our retiree is better off getting benefits from Social Security. With cumulative interest at the average annual rate during those years, a nest egg of only $19,566.49 would have been created. That sum is a drop in the bucket compared to what the retiree can expect to receive. At age 65 the American male is expected to live 14 more years. With benefits now about $752 per month, payments will come to at least $125,000, without accounting for cost-of-living adjustments. The odds are greatly in favor of the government paying out much more to the current crop of retirees than the taxes these people paid. Even when you add together the Social Security taxes paid by both the em­ ployee and the employer, Uncle Sam is paying out more than he took in. This is but the tip of the iceberg. Other benefits such as disability, education allotments for children, and Medicare are paid through the system. The benefits have grown faster than the taxes to support the system. Basically, it is the old story of previous Congresses day come due. That day is here. The population is greying: the Social Security problem increases as a desperate attempt is made to hike the taxes on the wages of grandchildren to pay the higher benefits for their grandparents. A demand for even more Social Security benefits will force crushing taxes upon today's wage , earners. Reform is a must. The Reagan administration advocates trimming student benefits. That's a start. Remember: The only money the government has to spend comes from the people who pay the taxes. What is your pleasure? Less benefits - or, higher taxes. To those who may doubt the accuracy of Mr. Erlenborn's figures, it should be added that the Social Security ad­ ministration and the House Ways and Means committee have verified their ac­ curacy. Accordingly, what is your pleasure? MAmTWiASKiT PRICE INDEX American consumers are talk­ ing about inflation--and gov­ ernment economic figures such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Simply, the CPI compares the prices of goods and services in the current month against what those same items cost a month or a year earlier, to pro­ vide a basic structure of price increases or decreases. Prices are selected from a sample of retail establishments and service outlets in the 50 states. The most recent survey on which the index is based was conducted in 1972. Because of this, the current market basket still reflects the buying habits of the early 1970s, before oil prices rose and double-digit inflation arrived. SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBCR OF COMMERCE 3BS-4900 FAMILY SERVICjE ft MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Waukogan Road McHonry 385-6400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS LINE McHonry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a wook Paronts Anonymous mootings on Tuosday. Call 815-344-3944 STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217 522 5514 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202 755-8660 Hours 7:30a.m. to 5:30 p.m. wook days (Ever had a problem involving the federal government and not known where to call? And then been given the 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: 800-972-6004 (For confidential conversations on problems dealing with run­ away children.) MOVING HOTLINE Phone 800 424-9213 (Complaints about interstate 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 hos 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 repor­ ting 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 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 and families t ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on government regulations MENTAL HEALTH 1-S00-S92-S900 ^Crisis Center Line for McHenry Co. 24-Hour Emergency number and professional staff will answer your call. Sponsoring agency McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service System. National Neighborhood Watch Association Post Office Box 17400 Washington, D.C.. 20041 Phono (703)471-0404 McHenry County CETA Outreach Center 446 Russel Ct. Woodstock. II400M S1S-SSB-7100 JOB TRAINING OFFERED