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PAGE I-PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY. FEBRUARY It. HR • 11 PLAIN DEALER "" Editorial Opinion Girls Versus Boys A recent study at Johns Hopkins university found convincing evidence boys were, on average, better at mathematics than girls. Earlier studies have come to the same conclusion. In farmer days this finding would not have evoked an emotional response. But today some feel they should oppose any and every notion of a difference in the sexes. Thus, some spokesmen for today's women's movement have attacked the stuffy and charged that researcher! at Johns Hopkins were socially irresponsible in reaching their conclusion. A calm look should not alarm anvone. put any woman on the counter attacks. Girls have been defensive- or shown to be better in have not found this at comparable ages and males to accept If the two sexes are different, and they are; of course, or have slightly different degrees of aptitude in different fields, SO what? So much for the better - And a* Fr*»nrhmnn «av vive le difference! and, as Frenchmen say, Radio's Role , Radio still plays an important role in the lives of millions of Americans, especially among automobile commuters and in homes and businesses where visual distraction is undesirable but music helpful. And, generally speaking, American radio does a good job. though fastpaced and contributing nothing much toward uplifting cultural standards. Rather, it pours forth pop, country, new and novelty tunes and gives listeners a smattering of the news regularly. Two minor points, First, news headlines on the hour are practically worthless. Nothing about the issues discussed, what was decided, who won and who lost, etc. Another bone in the throat is the weather forecast Often when the sky is totally blue outside and a front has passed, the weather forecast from inside a radio studio will predict clouds and rain. The announcer need only look out the window to know it's certain to be clear for a few hours at least. 'PLAINDEALER-N Letter to the Editor Public Pulse (?h« PlaintfMlar th» public to ut» thi» column o» an •iprmtton ot tH«tr »l«*i on »ub)octi of (mwal Inttrnl in our community Our only roquott It that rtto wrritort givo >i|fiofur« full oMroH and pfcono numbir Wo oik too that ono individual not writo on tko lomo mfcjact mora than onco a month Wa ro»or»o tfco right to doloto ony motorioi which wo contidor llbolout or in oh|octionohlo totto ) CITY TRANSPORTATION "Editor: "I am a proud resident of our town for its success in the past, present and future. But when are we going to wake up about the success in transportation in, out, and about our town. "It's like living in the dark ages when it comes to transportation. "Trying to get through town during the rush hours is pitiful. "Respectfully, "Anna Schwarz • "1012 N. Hanley ' ANNEXATION THOUGHTS "Edar Editor: "This is in response to the proposed police service requirements as outlined by Chief George Pasenelli to the McHenry City Council on, Jan. 14. "After examining his requirements, I have found several areas that do not seem to be consistent with his present standards with which he is operating the City of McHenry under. "Chief Pasenelli has a population of approximately 11,000 to serve. For these 11,000 residents, he has approximately 21 police officers, which is ap­ proximately one police of­ ficer for 523 residents. "Our village has a population of approximately 1,200 people. So, by his formula, he would require only two additional officers not the five he previously stated as necessary. "Keep in mind that our crime rate is much lower than the City of McHenry because of mostly being made up of residential area, whereas the City of McHenry has a large business area to serve. "Chief Pasenelli stated that he will expect an average of approximately 960 calls per year for police service from the Village of McHenry Shores. In 1979, McHenry Shores had 295 calls, in I960 238 calls and in 1961, 245, which is a sub­ stantial difference from his estimation. "The chief also showed a requirement for one ad­ ditional squad car and specific equipment. The Village of McHenry Shores has a 1961 police package Podge Diplomat with ap­ proximately 40,000 miles, and as required in the chiefs itemization of equipment we have every single item in­ cluding the 5 watt 4 Channel radio with ISPERN crystal, federal siren system, con- verticom, federal mars bar with built in alley lights and deluxe mounting system for radios. So the chief's $17,016.95 required ex­ penditures could be eliminated since this squad car would last for at least six months for police use. Even if it were replaced, the equipment would not have to be replaced, as it is all current, and in excellent condition. "So, to summarize the cost information by Chief Pasenelli and giving benefit to the work load that may be required in the future, and figuring three full-time police officers instead of the five officers including salaries, uniforms, weapons, training, and the extra squad car, the cost could be reduced from approximately $106,000 to approximately $55,000. "This figure would be substantially decreased for the aldermen in the City of McHenry to budget and the income of our village tax stincture would far exceed the cost to the City of McHenry police department in maintaining their high professional standards. "As being exposed to police work over the past 10 years, including being the first police chief of McHenry Shores and now serving as a village trustee and chairman of our police committee, I feel that I have knowledge in the administrative and budgeting areas to address this subject. "This is not meant as criticism toward Chief Pasenelli; this is only to Lincoln's Cautious General I From Washington I ' -- .. Amprimn iwwla VIEW OF WASHINGTON,D.C. IN 1865 (The following article by Daniel La Placa, a student at Harrison school, Wonder Lake, appeared in the February issue of Illinois History - magazine, a publication for teenagers, sponsored by the Illinois State Historical society). When the smoke of the guns firing at Fort Sumter cleared and the Civil War began, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States and commander-in- chiefaof the Union forces, foumr^himself beset by numerous problems in managing the war effort against the rebellious Southern states of the Confederacy. President Lincoln had to deal with supply problems, organizational problems, and manpower problems. The greatest problem that faced the President was the selection of a general who could lead the forces of the Union and bring the un­ fortunate confict to an end. Lincoln had a difficult time finding the right man to lead the Union Army. His first two choices, Irwin McDowell and John Pope, were disappointments and Lincoln despaired at ever finding the right man to lead the Nor­ thern troops. In 1661 President Lincoln chose as the Union com­ mander, General George Brinton McClellan. Mc- Clellan was an organizer of troops and some considered him the greatest Northern general. In time, Lincoln came to realize that his choice of McClellan was not a good one. Even though McClellan was a great organizer, he was extremely cautious and spent much time preparing his men. McClellan was picked to lead the Union Army because of his brilliant mind, yet more thought should have been given to his ability to lead troops in the field. McClellan was brought in fresh from minor victories over the rebels in western Virginia and everyone from the President on down thought that at last the North had its "fighting general". McClellan took command of part of the Union Army in the East in the summer of 1861. He organized the Union Army which later became known as the Army of the Potomac into a great force. Later McClellan would be promoted to the rank of general-in-chief of the Army. While serving as com­ mander of Union forces, General McClellan was involved in two great campaigns. After much delay McClellan began his first campaign in the summer of 1862. His ob­ jective was to advance against Richmond, the Southern capital. After the battles of Yorktown, Williamsburg and Fair Oaks, McClellan drew within a few miles of Richmond. McClellan was attacked by the Confederates under General Robert E. Lee during a week-long battle and was driven back to Harrison's Landing on the James river in Virginia. After McClellan's failure to win, President Lincoln was disappointed. Due to his tardiness in moving his forces against the South, McClellan saw most of his forces transferred to nor­ thern Virginia by Washington i authorities. Most of the soldiers were placed under General John Pope for the meantime. When Pope was defeated soundly at the Second Battle of Bull Run, McClellan was hastily reappointed com­ mander of all troops in the Washington, D.C. area. It was at this time that McClellan fell into one of tbe greatest pieces of luck in the entire Civil War. McClellan managed to get hold of the entire battle plan for a Southern invasion of Maryland. In September of 1862, McClellan led his forces into Maryland and halted Lee's Confederate invasion. This conflict was named the Battle of An- tietam. The day after this battle, Sept. 18, 1862, Mc­ Clellan had the golden op­ portunity to pursue and defeat Lee's Confederates. But the Northern com­ mander did not follow up the victory, explaining that his men were too exhausted after the fighting. As a result, Lee's men escaped across the Potomac river. For the second time, President Lincoln was displeased with McClellan's slowness and the general was removed from com­ mand. $ wis s GENERAL GEORGE B. McCLELLAN In examining the record of McClellan's service in the Civil War, one fact becomes very clear. McClellan's big problem was that he did not move against the Con­ federates with any large scale success even though he had superiority in men and material. P r e s i d e n t L i n c o l n replaced McClellan with General Ambrose Burnside. Your Faaayboae He who laughs often, laughs best. He actually lives longer and stays healthier, according to scientists who have found that laughter has a profound ef­ fect on virtually every impor­ tant organ of the human body. Laughter is good for the glands and mncyous system, too. The lungrj^vfcntiiated, the glands of the neck and throat get ex­ ercise, the suprarenals are stim- If you're dieting, set a limit ulated and pour a little pep into on how much you will eat be- the system. The heart also gets a fore going to a party--and stick needed rhythmic and salubrious to the limit. bouncing. bring current and more realistic facts and in­ formation to the residents and City council of McHenry if annexation is to occur. "Sincerely yours, "Charles A. Werth, "Village Trustee of "McHenry Shores" Set Limit Coputti For Your information Dnr friends. The law* of most si occownta of • doceesed dee. H usuolly tokos 4 months for the first Socio! Security chock to orrive. So H is advisable for o wffo to hove so wo savings or VMMVI+. PETEP/W J LISTEN R& SON FUNERAL HOME MCHINSY, IUIKOIS - 3S54M ARE YOU NEW IN The McHenry Area? Do You Know Someone New? CALL LORRAINE MONAHAN 385-5475 I mu Wit UK l •ROYAL WELCOME! INK mmm* mum m n KST frooto, at Sooth, oil tho i (ovoii (otatfy hold), Burnside was replaced by General Joseph Hooker who was replaced by General George Meade, and then by General Ulysses S. Grant as Lincoln finally located the "fighting general" the North needed. As for General McClellan, Lincoln put it best when he described the officer's problem as a "bad case of the slows." . ServicC profes si on ol Di^ ctory JACK WALSH, AGENT EARL R. WALSH, BROKER INSURANCE (.BONOS Fir*. Auto. Form. Llfo Roprofontlng RELIABLE COMPANIES S01SW. Elm St., McHonry DENNIS CONWAY AUTO. UK. HIE Stats Fan lis. Co. SSIfW. ElmStroot McHonry, HI. Mm 'V/ „ | JAMES H MclNTEE, LAWYER AVAILABLE TO PRACTICE IN: Por*onoi ln|ury/Trlolt Builnott Corporation, Will* /Probata Dlvorco-Rool Eitato Workman's Compensation MM W. Kim Street, McHonry, III. Farm Equipment George P. Freund,Inc. Caie-New Hollanc 4102 W. Crystal Lake Rd. McHonry Bus.385-0420 Res.385-0227 DR. LEONARD BOTTARI IM3 Richmond Rd.-McHonry Eya< Examined-Contact Lantet Giotto. Fitted Man., Toe. Ttiuri. Frl.44pm Toe.., Thar*. Frl. 7-tpm Sat. 9:30-3 pm Phoao:3M-4tf 1 or 305-2242 MCHENRY COUNTY OFFICE MACHINES SALES. SERVICES RENTAU Men.-Set. t-S:M Friday Ml 9:00 93 Grant St., Cryttel lake Pttone:4S9-122* It Pays Tq Atahise la The PlaMealer IIRELIT RADIAL TIRES FOR ALL CARS Europa Motors, Inc. 2318 Rte. 120 815-385-0700 FINEST QUALITY COPYING WITH OUR NEW 8200 Automated Xerox Copier Sss us, also, for every kind of printing nosdl McHenry Printing Services 3909 W. MAIN 385-7600 « U • TRAILERS HORSE t CATTll TRAILERS DUMP FLATBEDS CAR HAULERS TRAILER HITCHES (EXPERT INSTAI LATION) RUNNING BOARDS BRAOEN WINCHES ADAMS ENTERPRISES 3017 W Rte 120 McHenry II IIS 3SS-S970 By U.S. Rep. Lynn Martin The Congrats has returned to Washington to begin the second session erf the 97th Congress. After being home since before Christmas, it is hard to come bade here, even though Mother Nature has been a bit kinder to the folks out East. But, the legislative calendar is full. It's been a year since I took office. It's been often f a s c i n a t i n g , o f t e n frustrating, and overall I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. Last year, Congress was able to pass a tax cut, so that the marginal rate of taxation is finally being lowered. Although the full impact of this will not be felt until much later in this year, a few effects are already obvious. Last year at this time the savings rate for Americans was 4.6 percent. This year it has risen to 5.6 percent, an incredible jump. What does that mean? Well, first it will mean more money in the available credit pool, and that will help lower interest rates. Secondly, it shows that the American people will save when they are given the opportunity. Without this tax bill, the real Income of Americana would have continued to drop as it has since 1971. It's a good first step. This year we will also begin to look at more spending cuts. The President has rightfully said we cannot ignore the staggering growth of many entitlement programs. Heretofore, the Congress had refused to look at this area of the budget; the long-term commitment of billions of dollars should be regularly examined. The examination of spending and tax policies is never easy and I don't think this session of Congress will be sweet or mild. Nor should it. The realities of our economy require difficult decisions. That's what you sent me here for, and with your help, your opinions, your com­ ments, I can better choose which options are best for us. I only hope that this year I will prove to be the kind of representative of whom you can be proud. Ask Big Boost For Illinois Education State Superintendent of Education Donald G. Gill is recommending fiscal year '83 appropriations of $2.3 billion from state general funds for elementary, secondary, vocational and adult education. Gill's recommendation calls for an increase over FY '82 appropriations of $175.6 million - $140.7 million (80.2 percent) of which is for the teacher retirement systems. T h e s u p e r i n t e n d e n t prepared his preliminary r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s f o r presentation to the State Board of Education's Budget committee Thursday. He said his budget attempts to meet as many of the needs of schools as possible, while giving consideration to the precarious nature of state finances. An assessment completed earlier by the state board showed that to meet the needs of Illinois schools the state would have to increase appropriations by more than $230 million. "My preliminary budget recommendation, un­ fortunately, would leave a lot of unmet needs in our schools, but in light of economic indicators, this appears to be as much as we can realistically expect to receive next year," Gill said. "While this proposal calls for an 8.2 percent increase in appropriations, funds for education programs and services would be increased by only 1.7 percent, since most of the overall increase is for retirement." Gill explained that the large increase for retirement is necessary to meet pay-out levels in FY '83. The retirement systems received substantial cuts in their FY '82 budgets. SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER Of COMMERCE FAMILY SRRVKg S MENTAL H1A1TH CLINIC 3409 W. Woukegon Rood McHonry 385-6400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRSSS UNI McHonry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a woo Anonymous meetings on Tuesday. 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