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PAGE 16 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. MARCH 24,1>82 * PI AINDBALBK Editorial Opinion Minimum Tax President Reagan recently submitted tax recommendations to Congress and one of the more interesting proposals was the request for a minimum tax on corporations. Most Americans support this proposal and the closing of other tax loopholes, several of which were also suggest ed by the president. And if there is to be a minimum tax on corporations, and there should be, when profits are made, why not a minimum tax on individuals? As tax laws are written, the wealthy can enjoy incomes from tax-free bonds and other tax-free securities to an unlimited degree. That is, if a taxpayer converts his money and assets into interest-free bonds, even if he earns millions the federal government collects no taxes. It would seem every citizen earning a sizeable sum of money-from whatever source-should pay a minimum tax. It's obviously unfair to deduct taxes from workers' pay checks and require all those without tax-free income to pay a high rate, while those fortunate enough or clever enough to take advantage of today's laws pay nothing. The Stage World The fascinating miracle of television has brought citizens many benefits, but it also has been harmful in some ways. The most obvious damage it has done in U.S. society is to increase crime, by glamorizing and emphasizing it, often in the most sadistic fashion. Our rising, shocking crime wave of recent years parallels television's rise. Anotner danger, not usually perceived, is television's influence in over-emphasizing the acting or entertainment professions. Practically all American homes now contain at least one television set. In former years the family had to go to the theater for two hours of entertainment-and did that, perhaps, every few davs. Today, the set may be on for six hours or more in many homes, daily. Young people are fascinated by it and strongly influenced by the programs they see. And these programs constantly stress the importance of show business. Everywhere now there are schools and programs about acting, show business is constantly glamorized. Actors and actresses, now on screens in every home for hours daily, are glorified. All in all, the industry and the whole business of acting is blown up in importance out of proportion. The question is whether a nation of powder and paint, where unreality becomes so dominant, is tne nation we want. That has not been the America of the past and history teaches us that the entertainment industry doesn't produce goods or win wars, although to see some of the old movies about entertainers during World War II, one would believe, if he didn't know better, that these people won the war! In former centuries, while some top performers were feted and dined by royalty, that was the exception. Generally speaking, entertainment business people were not in high social circles. Today, members of the entertainment business are constantly brainwashing young Americans about its importance on television. And many young people assume automatically, as a result, that it would be wonderful to be a "star" in the entertainment business. Not true. The lives of those who reach the top in this business are too often misguided, confused and tragic stories. It is probably the last profession most parents would hope their children opt for. PLAINDEALER' Letter to the Editor Public Pulse th The Plaind*oi«r invite* the public to ult thi» colum • •wt on ftub|*cf« o# qnnerol tnfnrntt in our communi r» give signature ful l oddren ond phone nu idividuol not write on the tame tubjnct more than on gh t to delete any material which we consider l ibnlou an express ion of the i r Our on ly request is that • f We osk too thot one i month We reserve the in object ionable taste ) PROUD COMMUNITY "Editor: "Residents of Wonder Lake demonstrated great generosity following Friday night's plane crash: "Residents quickly offered to assist our auxiliary in providing any support needed to help the firemen throughout the long night and morning that followed. The offers of food and services such as cooking, taking coffee and food to the scene, emotionally moved all of us involved. "The tragedy of this weekend again reinforced the fact that Wonder Lake is a community made up of many wonderful people. The local media often portrays Wonder Lake in a dark light, ignoring the public services and community spirit exhibited by the majority of the community. The members of the Wonder Lake Fire Protection district and its auxiliaries are proud of its neighbors and proud to live in Wonder Lake. "Mary Kennelly "Secretary, "Wonder Lake Fire "Protection District "Company 2 Auxiliary" Accident Prevention Information Available In connection with the observance in May of "Older Americans" month, the National Safety council offers a free safety in­ formation sheets for and about elderly persons. "Older Americans Ac­ cident Facts" (Stock No. 044- 203), contains 1980 data (most recent) on the leading causes of accidental death among persons over 65 years of age and compares this with other age groups and other years dating back to 1903. For Your Informat ion Dear friends, A friend told u* the was angry at the d«ath of a door on*. Sh« received well-meant advice, "You can't mop* around the rest of your life" - "got hold of your­ self" - "whoro is your faith?". Real holp cam* in a lottor, "Your angor i* under­ standable...you will want to diroct it, whon you can, to torn* constructive use". To repress angor may dotour it into ulcers or chronic hostility. Respectfully. PETER M.JISTEN & V)W FUNERAL HOME M<HENIY. ILLINOIS - 3834063 Tax Free Gain on Home Sale Increased for Older Americans For tax information, call toll free, §00-972-5400. Some taxpayers who are at least 55 years old and have sold their homes after July 20, 1981, may be eligible to exclude up to $125,000 of the gain from the sale, the Internal Revenue Service said. This increased, once-in-a-lifetime ex­ clusion of gain is a result of the tax legislation signed in 1981. Before this, taxpa\ers 55 and older and mating certain requirements, could exclude up to S 100,000 of the gain on the sale of their principal residence. To qualify for the exclusion, taxpayers must have owned and used the property as their principal residence for three of the five years immediately before the date of sale. For homes sold before July 26. 1981, taxpayers at least 65 years old could qualify for the exclusion if they owned and used the property as their principal residence for five of the eight years before the date of the sale. For married persons, both spouses must agree to exclude the gain. Married persons filing separately can choose to exclude up to S62.S00 ($50,000 if the home was sold before July 21, 1981) of the gain, but the taxpayer's spouse must agree with that choice, according to the IRS. Taxpayers may revoke the decision to exclude the gain from a particular sale for up to the later of three years from the date the return in due, three years from the date the return was filed, or two years from the date the tax was paid. For more information on the sale of a home, IRS Publications 523, Tax In­ formation on Selling Your Home, and 554, Tax Benefits for Older Americans, are available free by using the handy order blank that comes with the tax package. Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) Washington - There's how area House members and senators were recorded on major roll call votes Mar. 2-10. HOUSE Water ~ By a vote of 311 for and 50 against, the House passed a bill to settle a water claim brought against the government by the Papago Indians of Arizona. The 14,000 - member tribe would be guaranteed water from federal sources in Arizona and the city of Tuscon, and the government would set up a $15 million trust fund to indemnify the Indians for past federal abuses of their water rights. The bill (HR 5118) was sent to the Senate. The essentially undisputed basis of the claim is that for nearly 100 years the government failed in its legal obligation to protect the tribe's dwindling water supply and, in fact, encouraged nearby development that deprived the tribe of its water. Supporter Robert Lagomarsino. R-Calif., called the bill "the best and least expensive" way to settle the claim. No opponents spoke against the bill. The Administration opposed it as too expensive, citing a $101 million price tag that supporters disputed Members voting "yea" saw the bill as the best means of resolving the long-pending water claim. Rep. Lynn Martin, R-16, voted "yea". Rep. Robert McClory, R-13, voted "nay". SENATE Chile - The Senate confirmed, 83 for and 12 against, the nomination of James D. Theberge as U.S. ambassador to Chile Theberge, a former Georgetown university professor and Marine corps lieutenant, was ambassador to Nicaragua under President Ford. Most senators opposing his con­ firmation were liberals protesting the Reagan Ad­ ministration's moves toward closer ties with the right-wing military dictatorship that rules Chile. But opponents also included conservatives who linked Theberge's Nicaraguan tenure with the left-wing overthrow of the Somozan dic­ tatorship Supporter Charles Percy, R-lll., said Theberge "has not had any role in determining our policy towards Chile," and that the nominee possesses "the highest levels of professional integrity and dedication." Opponent Paul Tsongas. D-Mass., said the Senate should send the White House and the Chilean government "a clear message' that it dislikes the regime's "long, well- documented record of deliberate and grievous human rights violations." Senators voting "yea" favoied Theberge's nomination. Sens. Alan Dixon, D., and Charles Percy, R., voted "yea". Oil Plan - By a vote of 86 for and 7 against, the Senate ap­ proved legislation (S 1503) giving President Reagan standby authority to allocate oil supplies in the event of a shortage of foreign supplies. It is up to the president to decide whether to use the authority. The bill has been sent to the White House. Supporter Bennett Johnston, D.-La., said "it is too late if we wait for the Straits of Hormuz to be blockaded," and he added that the president opposes the legislation because it would mean work for the Department of Energy, which Reagan wants to abolish Opponent Don Nickles, R.-Okla., said that federal allocation during the 1973 and 1979 oil shortages "actually contributed (to), complicated, and aggravated the shortages that we had at those particular times." Senators voting "yea" wanted the President to have the standby allocation powers. Dixon voted "yea". Percy voted "nay". Registration For New Businesses Rise "Safety for Older Americans" is a fact sheet that also advises elderly persons on how they can avoid accidents (Stock No. 080-05). For these free materials, write Safety for the Elderly, National Safety Council, Public Relations Depart­ ment, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 111., 60611 Money Saver Selecting cheese in chunks rather than individual slices can result in saving money. Secretary of State Jim Edgar said last week that the number of new business corporations registering with the Secretary of State's Corporations department to do business in Illinois rose 15.5 percent during 1981. "Last year 25,089 jnew business corporations registered in Illinois," Edgar said. "That brings the total number of business corporations registered in good standing to more than 165,000. "During 1981 Illinois ranked fifth in the nation in the number of new business incorporations. "In the past, an increase in the number of corporate registrations usually preceded a substantial upturn in the economy," Edgar said. "We hope that trend continues in 1982. "Corporations registered in the state paid $43.9 million in franchise taxes during 1981", Edgar added. "Franchise tax revenue, which goes directly into the state's general revenue fund, rose 15.4 percent last year " Approximately 3,000 new not-for-profit corporations registered with the Cor­ porations department during 1981. There are about 44,000 not-for-profit corporations registered in Illinois. Kilocalories Walking burns up 210 kilocalories per hour; fast walking burns up 300; running bums up 900. 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 * * mm wficwf ffCiMtumi tmmss ft if mkm fttfh t t§rn wftctw mimtut ##' ROYAL WELCOME MOW row uu mm msm us n KST Legislators Stole Senator* Jack Schaffer (R.) - 33rd. 56 N. Williams St. Crystal Lake, 111., 60014 Phone: 45S-0309 Springfield Phone: 217-782-6525 Karl Beming (R.) - 32nd. 625 Deerfield Road Deerfield, 111., 60015 */ Phone: • 312-945-3200 State Representatives Thomas J. Hanahan (D.) 4801 W. Route 120 McHenry, 111., 60050 Phone: 385-3427 Springfield Phone: 217-782-6476 Dick Klemm (R ) 3 W. Crystal Lake Ave. Crystal Lake, 111., 60014 Phone: 455-6330 2045 Stratton Bldg. Springfield, 111., 62706 Phone- 217-782-8000 Jill Zwick (R.) 205 West Main West Dundee, 111., 60118 Phone: 428-5727 Room 1128 Sfratton Building Springfield, 111., 62706 Phone: 217-782-8179 U.S. Congressmen Lynn Martin (R.) 1318 E. State Street Rockford, 111 , 61105 Phone: 800-892-0740 1303 N Richmond Rd. Room 1 McHenry, 111., 60050 Phone: 344-3939 1208 Longworth Bldg Washington, D C. Phone: 202-225-5676 Robert Mi C1 Pry 'Ft.) 326 N. TTenosse ?•. Waukegan, 111., f?085 Phone: 312-336-4554 Donald E. Deuster (R.) 32nd. 510 N. La*. -I. Mundelein, 111 60060 Phone: 312-566 ,9/2 Daniel M. Pierce (D.) - 32nd. 580 Roger Williams Ave. Highland Park, 111., 60035 Phone: 312-433-2551 Betty Lou Reed (R) 32nd. 927 Holly Court Deerfield, 111., 60015 Room 2025 THEGOURMET . VteLLO- ARE HfeTOO LATe . TO QUAUFV FOR THE u PRBE SOVERNM&T- SURPLUS /:•' , CHEESE? .. 88 & U '.V r Recommend Big Budget Hike For Education The Illinois State Board of Education has recom­ mended a Fiscal Year 1983 budget that calls for an in­ crease of $78.5 million in state general funds for elementary, secondary, vocational and adult education. Board members called the proposal a "bare-bones" budget and pointed out that 312-945-9260 217-782-8037 U.S. Senators Alan J Dixon (D.) 230 S. Dearborn, Room 3960 Chicago, 111., 60604 Phone: 312-353-5420 600 E. Monroe, Room 108 Springfield, 111., 62701 Phone: 217-492-41 Charles H. Percy, (R.) 230 S. Dearborn, Room 3892 Chicago, 111., 60604 Phone: 312-353-4952 600 E. Monroe, Room 117 Springfield, 111., 62701 Phone: 217-492-4442 Seruice profes Dire ol s i on ctory JACK WALSH, AGENT EARLR. WALSH, BROKER INSURANCE & BONDS f i r * . Auto, Farm, IHe Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES SOU W. Elm Si., McHenry MS-3300 DENNIS CONWAY AUTO , LIFE , FIRE State Fan Ins. Co. Mtt W. Elm Street McHenry III. JAMES M. MclNTEE, LAWYER AVAILABLE TO PRACTICE IN: Per»onol In jury/Trf oil Bu>lne*i Corporations Will« /Probata Divorce-Real Estate Workman! Compensation MM W Elm Street, McHenry III ^Fo^ggojntment^honejMVl^^^ Farm Equipment George P. Freund,Inc. Cas«-N«w Hollanc 4102 W. Crystal lake Rd. McHsnry Bus.385-0420 Res.385-0227 DR. LEONARD BOTTAftl 1)0) Richmond Rd.-McHenry Eyes Examlned-Contact Lenses Glasses Fitted Mon., Tues., Thurs. Frl. 4-4 pm Toes., Thurs, Frl. 7-t pm Sat. 9:30-3 pm Phone:M5-4ISl or 3M-2M2 MCHENRY COUNTY OFFICE MACHINES SALES, SERVICE t RENTALS Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30 Friday til 9:00 W Grant St.. Crystal lake Phone:459-1226 It Pays To Advertise In The Plaindealer • • B E L L I RADIAL TIRES ^ FOR ALL CARS Europa Motors, Inc. 2318 Rte. 120 815-385-0700 Copgtt! FINEST QUALITY COPYING WITH OUR NEW 8200 Automated Xerox Copier SN US, also, for every kind of printing need! McHenry Printing Services about $225 million in new state funds would actually be necessary to meet the needs cf Illinois schools in FY 83. State Supt. of Education Donald Gill said the $2.2 billion proposed state general funds budget for education takes into con­ sideration the state's financial problems, while it attempts to meet as many of the schools' needs as possible. The board also voted to endorse the governor's proposed liquor tax increase that would make more funds available for education. The governor has indicated that education is a top priority to receive revenue from the liquor tax. Board members said they would look at other methods of increasing resources available for education. The board is considering whether to support, in principle, the governor's proposed premium tax on domestic insurance companies. Although the board's proposed budget calls for a 3.7 percent increase over FY 82 general fund ap­ propriations, education programs and services would receive about a 1.8 percent increase over last year, because the state's two t eachers ' re t i rement systems would receive over half the new money. Has-Beens Like 25-cents -a -ga l lon gas and a balanced national budget, the sprawling three- bedroom, two-bath home in the suburbs may soon be added to the list of things Americans used to have in the good old days. 3909 W. MAIN 385-7600 SERVICE LINE ...iiiii.n McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 385-4300 FAMILY SERVICE t MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Waukegan Road McHenry 3*5-6400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS LINE McHenry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Parents Anonymous meetings on Tuesday. Call 115-344-3944 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 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 has ever been recalled. Valuable for those interested in buying a used car.) ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES 24-Hour Child Abuse Hotline TOLL FREE: 800-252-2878 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 r\ 800-523-2929 P.O. Box 1607 Rockvllie, 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, 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. ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone: 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on government regulations. MENTAL HEALTH 1-800-892-8900 Crisis Center Line for McHenry Co. 24-Hour Emergency number and professional staff will answer your cell. Sponsoring agency McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service System. NATIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION Post Office Box 17400 Washington, D.C., 20041 Phone (703) 471-0404 McHENRY COUNTY CITA OUTREACH CENTER 666 Russel Ct. Woodstock. II60098 (815)338-7100 JOB TRAINING OFFERED McHENRY COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE RETARDED Robert G. Lamboum, ExecHve Director Phone: 344-1230