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< PAGE l« • PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1,1182 HLAINDEALER"\ Editorial Opinion News Reporting Publisher Walter Annenberg, of TV Guide, has performed a service in behalf of the media and to the nation in stating his criticism of news reporting practices in his mass circulation magazine. Annenberg, a former high government official, and a veteran in the publishing and broadcasting business, is impressively qualified to express his opinion. Roll Call Report (Your Congressman's Vote) He says most journalists and commentators try to be objective but that many have taken up one of two postures-adversary journalism or advocacy. Because the so-called fourth branch of government has become so influential since the advent of television, it is vitally important that objectivity in news is pursued, if iblel igc his policies and questions his motives. He notes that iv administration is to Deaoie to govern effectively. Annenberg questions whether a president can govern or lead effectively if the media constantly the president is an eleci leader with responsibility while the media has even more power without any responsibility or mandate from the people. ' And he notes that international negotiations or foreign policy secrets seem today to be fair game to be stolen and revealed, that every presidential action or report to the people is instantly followed on TV by often misleading analysis or conjecture or interpretation., , Is it, then, possible for a president to lead or even win a second term under Washiajpea - Here's how area members of Confess were lecaded on major roU call voles May 30-38. HOUSE Used Cars--By a vote of 386 for and 138 against, the House vetoed a proposed Federal Trade commiaaion rule to reqplre used car dealers to put a sUcfcar on cars alerting prospective buyers to any major defects the dealer is aware of. The Senate also vetoed the rule and the proposal is now dead. The veto resolution was S Con Res 86. Supporter Bill Emerson, R-Mo., said that under the rule "consumers will end up paying a higher price on a used car. taxpayers will end up with the cost of additional FTC personnel...and the problem of the sale of unsafe used vehicles will not be solved." Opponent Robert Garcia. D-N.Y., said the FTC rule "requires Honesty on the part of the dealers in their dealinp with the buyer." Members voting "yea" were opposed to the FTC uaed<ar rule. Reps. Philip Crane, R-13, Robert McClory, R-13, Lynn Martin, R-16, "yea." 1183 Budget--1The House rejected* 183 for and 342 against, an amendment to balance the fiscal 1883 budget, primarily by freezing virtually all spending at 1882 levels. The vote came during debate on the 1983 budget blueprint (H Con Res 345) that will guide the House and Senate in later action on specific spending bills. The major Democratic and Republican blueprints, on which final action had not been taken, proposed deficits in the 8180 billion neighborhood. t. Sponsor John Rousselot. R-Calif., said his balanced-budget amendment would send "the strongest signal to both Main street and Wall street and will be •• to bring voted a tremendous incentive down interest rates. such circumstances? Is it possible for him to change the country's direction, in the face of such constant electronic opposition and criticism? Can any president ever reduce the welfare rolls and unjustified welfare spending, if the media age. It's not the place ipport any administration. The media's job is to report the news objectively ana fairly and with balance. Too often that is not being done today on the three commercial television networks, s 'Splendid Little Wars' A book was written by an American after the Spanish-American War of 1898 called A Spendid Little War. It was -from the U.S. viewpoint-all very splendid. Americans sank Spanish fleets off Cuba and in the Philippines almost without loss. But "splendid little wars" are no longer possible, as the British and Argentines are finding out. That came home to Britain, which* had enjoyed initial successes, when a modern destroyer was sunk with a very modern missile The media reported Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and the London government were devastated by the news. One doesn't assemble and dispatch a fleet of 40 warships with troops and planes, to retake an island garrisoned by 8,000, without expecting losses. The missile age -not to mention nuclear weapons-has put an end to splendid little wars Opponent David Obey, D-Wis.. said "this amendment does not get us to a balanced budget. It is not based on real numbers...It is based on fabricated assumptions" of projected revenue. Members voting "yea" thought the Rousselot amendment would eliminate a fiscal 1983 budget deficit Philip Crane, McClory, end Ms. Martin voted "yea." Catting Defense--The House rejected, 138 for and 385 against, an amendment retocted, l to cut F? 1983 defense outlays by 87.5 WUion and raise 815ttllion in new revenue by imposing an excise tax on luxury items such as furs, jewelry and wagering, litis was to have lowered the projected 1983 debt to 179.5 billion - 822.5 billion less than the anticipated deficit in the Administration-backed "Latta plan" for the 1983 budget. The vote occurred during debate on the 1983 budget blueprint (see preceding vote). Sponsor Chalmers Wylie, R-Ohio, said the Administration's defense request must be cut because "frankly, I do not think the Defense department can spend that much money wisely." Opponents eigher disliked the cut in defense spending or objected to establishing a new tax without benefit of Ways and Means committee hearings. Members voting "yea" wanted to lower the deficit by cutting defense outlays and taxing the sale of luxury items and wagering takes. McClorv and Ms. Martin voted "yea." Philip Crane did not vote. ^SENATE Raising Taxes--The Senate rejected, 32 for and 68 against, an amendment to repeal the third installment of the three-year personal income tax cut approved last year by Congress. Left intact by this vote is the 10 percent a cross- the- board cut in individual income tax rates that ia scheduled to take effect in July, 1983. Supporters of the amendment, mostly Democrats, said foregoing the cut would save the Treasury $107.2 billion to be used to cut the staggering budget deficit , president's economic against, an 5billion in II • jk t I ^ ^ _ save the Treasury $107.2 billion to be used to cut the staggenni rlOUSinO A\ UT i) O r I TV w U rVQV whi,e opponents said the cut is indispensable to the presi & IT recoverv nroffram. The vote occurred durincr debate on the FV no ( ) 1 Are you 60 or over? yes ( ) 2. Number of persons in household 3. Is a member of your household handicapped? yes ( ) no ( ) 4 Do you own ( ) rent ( ) 5. Do you live in a house ( ) apartment ( ) 6 Is present housing adequate? ( ) Not adequate because- recovery program. The vote occurred during debate on the FY 1963 budget plan (S Con Res 92), later sent to the House, that limits spending at $784 billion and projects an annual deficit of $116 billic E ) 7. Present rent Utilities included yes ( ) no ( 8 Annual income less than $6,000 ( ); $6,000-10,000 ( ) 10,000-12,000 ( ) more than 12,000 ( ) 9 Do you have assets not including furniture and automobile more than 10,000? yes ( ) no ( ) 10. Would you move to a new apartment tor Senior Citizens, if available yes ( ) no (. ) 11. I)o you wish to be contacted about other programs the McHenry County Housing Authority administers? yes ( ) no ( ) Name Address -- that limits spending at $784 on. Supporter Charles Mathias, R-Md, said it was necessary to repeal the third- ear tax cut because, contrary to expectations, the president's tax-cut strategy s failed to regain the confidence of the financial markets or stimulate industrial productivity. Opponent Mack Mattingly, R-Ga., said the Senate lacks "the guts" to trim politically-popular entitlement programs, and that it is therefore unjust for it to seek additional revenue by depriving individuals of lower taxes. Senators voting "nay" wanted to retain the third installment of the cut in individual income tax rates. Sens Alan Dixon, D, and Charles Percy, R, voted "nay." Unemployment Benefits--By a vote or 52 for and 42 against, the Senate tabled and thus killed an amendment to the 1983 budget blueprint (see preceding vote) Phone- ;--^ The McHenry County Housing Authority expects to begin construction on an apartment development for the elderly in Huntley within the next three months. The aprtments should be ready for occupancy early in 1983 The development, located on iust over 2 acres of land on East Main street, will contain 28 one-bedroom apartments and a community center. Six single story buildings are planned with four to six apartments in each building Kach apartment of 650 square feel will contain a living room, dining area, bedroom, kitchen and bath and will be supplied with a stove, refrigerator and air conditioner sleeve. Four apartments will be specially designed for the handicappttl It will ne possible for the Housing Authority to charge $215 per month rent for these apartments because the project will lie financed with a one Percent interest loan from the armer's Home Administration If the project were to have conventional financing with a 13 percent interest rate, rents of $490 would be necessary to amortise the loan and provide identical services. In order for the llousinK Authority to prove the need and demand for this and other affordable housing for senior citizens, the following survey is being conducted throughout McHenry county. All residents 60 years old or over are asked to complete the form and return it to the Housing Authority Completing the form will not obligate one in any way. The Housing Authority will use this information for statistical purposes only and will not release identifiable information to any other agency or entity, as mandated by the Federal Privacy act Those who wish to be contacted by the Housing Authority about other programs administered by the Housing Authority, should check the appropriate box. Mail forms to: Survey, McHenry County Housing Authority, P.O. Box 683, Woodstock, III 60098 The phone is 338-7752. Branch Court providing 12 more weeks of unemployment benefits for the jobless. This sought to lengthen the eligibility period for unemployment checks to 53 weeks in states having at least 8 percent unemployment '(about 30 states). The projected cost was $1.2 billion. » Sen. Robert Dole, R-Kans., who voted to kill the amendment, said "I just do not believe we have the extra billion dollars to pay for the program in the next fiscal year." Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., who supported the additional 12 weeks' unemployment pay, said "there ia a serious need for this kind of commitment to the unemployed working men and women of this country." Senators voting "nay" wanted the jobless to get up to 52 weeks of unemployment checks. Percy voted "yea" and Dixon voted "nay." Railroad Worker*--The Senate adopted, 57 for and 40 against, an amendment providing expanded cost-of-living increases in the pensions paid some 1 million former railroad workers under the Railroad Retirement act. In part, the amendment lifts the 4 percent cap proposed on the increases for fiscal 1983-84 and permits the hike to be the same percentage as the Consumer Price Index. Although no firm cost projection was offered during debate, there were indications the amendment will coat the Treasury at least $100 million annually. The vote occurred during debate on the 1983 budget resolution (see preceding votes. Sponsor James Sasser, D-Tenn., said railroad retirees are "good, hard­ working men and women" and that Congress must stand by its previous commitment to them." Opponent Barry Goldwater, R-Ariz., said that with one or two U.S. railroads making money, "I wish to know where these funds are going to come from to provide a cost-of-living increase...As beneficial and desirous as that might be, I think once again we are looking for that old money tree." Senators voting "yea" wanted more liberal coat-of-living hikes for railroad retirees Dixon and Percy voted "yea." PLAINDEALER-\ Letter to the Editor Public Pulse K>ill* ««i mm mir.i*»it#>«» BUYING FOREIGN "Editor: "I write this after seeing many articles Put blame on people who buy foreign. "Sure, lots of people buy foreign cars and compare ours to theirs. But if you look at what you buy you'll see a lot of products with big U.S. company on them, but they manufacture them in foreign countries (Example Atari, Comnanv TRW, manufacturing country Taiwan) and many more. "Most countries put limits on im­ ports to sell theirs. Not U.S. We let them import as they like (few ex­ ceptions) but this would lower our trade deficit and may cause Jobs here. "Do you see many ads on TV or papers to help our poor? No, but look at TV or papers you'll see big stars to help their own. You hear government say lower our welfare to our poor? Do you hear talk to lower or stop foreign welfare? No, we're (taxpayers) in U.S. first to send any. "So don't blame the small neople - blame the rich - i.e. (Government bit U S. companies. If that's what con­ sumers hive a choice of that's what they buy- Why can Japan buy raw materials from U.S. to make steel, then Japan makes the steel and re­ imports it to U. S. and sella it cheaper than we can make it? U.S. companiea want toO much profit. "Remember, where do we get our oil imports while we sit on top of ours? "So if you want to help, let's get the people in office to 1--stop high im­ ports; 3--welfare to other countries; 3--leas tax breaks for U.S. companies which produce item in foreign countries to import back in to U.S.; and 4--more breaks for companies that produce here. "John Szekeres" Building Permits Cite of McHenry Girard Zimmerman, 719 N. Lillian St., garage. James Mowery, 3706 Clover, addition. George Cina. 804 S. Pearl Ave., garden shed. Jay P. and Mar. H. Embry, 1713 Highview, garage alt. and add. Alexander Lumber, 909 N. Front St, blade top. Randy Taradash, 4213 Elm St., sign. ^ James Buckingham, 3431 A Elm St., sign. Michael S. Aldrich, 5113 W. Home Ave., fence. David and Joyce Staley, 5306 Winding Creek, fence. Frederick C. Kupstis, 5218 W. Willow, shed. First United Meth. church, 3717 W. Main, died. Mr. and Mrs. David Mihevc, 3912 W. Grand, fence. Roger K. Sass, 3214 Pleasantview Dr., shed. George W. Hubbard, 230 Canterbury, fence. Robert J. Dobbertin Sr., 609 Hilltop Blvd., siding. Eugene Zubrzycki, 217 Front, alteration. Thomas Z. Janik, 113 N. Green St., fence. 1 Jacqueline Sherman, 1360 N. Green, sign. Robert J. and Catherine Bronner, 5106 Ashland, pool. Robert P. Afeld, 4315 South, siding. David A. Hankins, 5010 W. Willow, fence. James Kinder and Diane Keys, 501 Silbury Ct., fence. Thomas E. Low, 5516 W. Snore Dr., pool. Frozen Custard, 4226 W. Elm St., sign. Richard R. Rokosz, 5120 Willow Lane, garage. Larry and Nancy Weber, 3503 Vine Ave., alteration. Jim Comer, 205 Windridge Dr., pod and fence. William D. Steinmetz, 509 Stratford Ct., fence. Michael Whalen, 1407 N. Green Street, fence. Brake Drag If the brake pads or shoes drag on the rotors or drums, fuel economy will suffer. With car rais­ ed, spin each wheel, they should spin freely, if they don't, the brake pads may be dragging. A com­ mon cause of disc-brake- pad drag is a caliper thai is corroded internally. • • • « There are men and women who play so hard that they are too weary to work. Cases heard recently in Branch court of the 19th Judicial Circuit in­ clude: John J. Cunningham of 3007 N. Spring Grove Road, McHenry, was fined $100 and coeta for leaving the scene of an accident. Armando G. Perez, 3201 Biacayne, McHenry, was fined $300 and coots for driving while intoxicated and $100 and costs for driving on a revoked license FUNNYSIDE^ from HISTORY'S SCRAPBOOK OATES AND EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS Jane 18, 1888-- Jeannetle Rankin, first U.S. congress- woman, born Missoula, Mont. Jaat 11,1859--Henry Comsiock lays claim to land that becomes silver bonan/a known as Comstock Lode, Nev. June 12, 1880-- John A. Roebling, engineer who built Brooklyn Bridge over East River in New York City, born Muhlhausen, Germany. For Your In fo rmat ion BB Dear friends. locating important popart, document*, and accounts at tlma of deoth can bo vary frustrating for a tpouta or family. No ona wants to anticipato doath or roally prapara for It. However. it will prova a raal service to your family if you do maka a list of all documonts and accounts, and whora thoy can bo found. 4 Respectfully. ii .f ' " •2fc: PETER M.JUSTEN ~ ' & SON ft* FUNERAL HOME McMtNftV. IUINOIS MS 004) Slop sneaking things back! ARE YOU NEW IN The McHenry Area? Do You Know Someone New? 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