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IW.IH. IM UNDKALER-WEDNESDAY. JUNE36. 1162 PLAINDEALER™> Editorial Opinion Zany Decision Another puzzling decision Washington, D.C. The has come from a federal district court in court held recently that a law which denied CETA training to anyone who had advocated the violent overthrow of the U.S. government within five years was unconstitutional. The law passed Congress wihtout a dissenting vote and had been introduced by Congressman Dan Daniel (D-Va) who learned that an avowed supporter of the Communist Workers party was getting CETA lob training payments. --, The individual is reportedly under federal indictment at this time. Nevertheless, the court in Washington found that Congress could not deny this charity to those who advocate violent overthrow of the government! The court decision, one hopes, will be appealed. Here the court confuses rights with welfare. Americans have no right to welfare or charitv. Congress- representing the American people-can distribute it to whomever it pleases. The courts, which do not directly represent the people, have no authority to override the people's will unless individual rights are violated or ignored. Making A Will It's surprising, but legal spokesmen confirm that millions of married America rwhave no will, that most single Americans have none. Married couples and single men and women should make wills-to avoid inequities, complications and injustices, which occur daily in the United States. Consider the case of a married couple killed in an automobile accident, only the breadwinner (the man in this example), having had a will. In many states if the wife survives a few hours longer than her husband, she has usually automatically inherited his assets. Her estate is then unnecessarily tied up. If there are minor children, they come under guardianship laws, involving complicated court orders, etc. Single men and women also need wills. At death their assets go to parents, then blood relatives, in most states. But there are complications, delays and expenses even.if this order of benefits is clear and accepted. A will eliminates such problems, and often taxes and expenses. In many states one can execute his or her own will by having two witnesses, who understand that they are witnessing a will, sign a dated paper. PLAINDEALER-> Letter to the Editor Public Pulse (TH« Plomdeoler invito* public to use this column os on mnprmeetoft ©• »hoi' etowe on #4 f*no'ol in tortef in ©wr community Owr only request is th«« the writers give signature full and phono numker Wo oth too that ono individual not wrrito on the torno sub|oct more than onto a month Wa rasorva tHa right to datato any material which wo considor libelous or in ofc|o<tionafcle tosto ) PREPARES F6R SYMPOSIUM "Dear Editor: "I am putting together an exhibit on ihe reptiles of McHenry county. I would very much appreciate if any of your readers who happen to find a frog, toad, turtle, or snake could send me the following information: name of animal (i.e. snapper, garter snake, bullfrog); location where found (nearest town); and description of area (field, pond, road and yard). "If they are unsure as to what the animal is, they may either phone me (815-385-6845) or refer to A Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Eastern and Central North America by Roger Conant. "The material will be used in Fish & Wildlife Resources of McHenry County symposium next October. "Sincerely, "Debie Thompson "1113 Rolling Lane "McHenry" From Washington By U.S. Representative Lynn Martin There has been much talk about cutting various programs and the effect the cuts will have on recipients Most of you have heard the term "social safety net" when the budget is discussed, referring to the remaining federal entitlement programs that will assure adequate care for the poor, elderly, and disabled It is time to take a hard look at what we do provide for those who cannot provide for themselves These figures will show that federal assistance is indeed, substantial, and perhaps more than most people have realized. The following is just a partial list of benefits that the government will be providing next year. Elderly - Federal support for the elderly in the form of Social Security, health care, housing assistance, nutrition, and other programs will average $7,850 per older American in 1983, $15,700 per couple. While com­ prising 12 percent of the population, the elderly receive 28 percent of all federal spending Nutrition - Fourteen percent of all meals served in the United States next year will be provided by the federal government They will go to the poor, the elderly, and children through food stamps, school lunches, and meals on wheels. That comes to 95 million meals per day Medical Assistance • Medicare and Medicaid pay for the medical care of Nealriao Study Two University of Cali­ fornia, Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists think they've found a way to meas­ ure the sun's flux of neutrinos for the past four million years. The experiment could change our concepts of the sun and the universe as well. Neutrinos are important because these subatomic par- For Your Infor tides may be the best means to closely study the inner workings of the sun. Neu­ trinos are the only panicles generated deep within the sun that survive the passafe tot he surface, and wing to earth in minutes. These elusive particles may also help settle the debate over whether our universe is gradu­ ally expanding or is doeed. mation Deer Irlends. Ind»p«nd«nc* Day - small nations threout the world oro struggling to bo froo of military dictatorships • to bo froo to elect tholr own loadors and froo to ordor tholr llvos as thoy choosa. With our horltago of democracy and froodom wo should assist thoso bur don ad peepies to succeed to tha political and economic froodom that wo in tha Unitod States a* toy Sincoroly, 2fc Roll Call Report (Ypur Congressmen's Vote) Washington - Hare's how ansa members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes June 1*16. HOUSE New York City--By a vote of 21S for and 177 againat, the House poaaed and sent to the Senate a bill authorizing $7 million as the fiscal IMS payment to reimburse New York City for the cost of protecting foreign diplomats during special events or times of International turmoil. This doubles the 1982 to $17.7 mJUkn to to a lack of federal reimbursement. The bill (HR 6294) also provides reimburse New York for past claims that were not funds. Supporter Guy Molinari, R-N.Y., said the bill "recognizes the reality of increased security threats to foreign <fi|" Opponent Eldon Rudd, R-Ariz., ts. that since New economically from its large diploma tic community, taxpayers should any more of the bill for protective services in New York. .. Members voting "yea" favored doubling the federal reimbursement to New York benefits not "foot R-13, and Lynn Martin, R-16, voting "yea" favored doubling 1 York City for its coot of protecting Reps. Philip Crane, R-12, Robert voted "nay." Low Income Hoastag--By a vote of 312 for and 9S against, the House agreed to rescind about $4.1 billion previously appropriated for construction of some 16,000 units of public housing in fiscal 1982. The vote occurred during debate on the 1962 urgent supplemental appropriations bill (HR S822) that was later passed and sent back to the Senate. Supporter Edward Boland, D-Mass., noted that the rescission was less than the public housing cuts advocated originally by both the Administration and the Senate. ' Opponent Ted Weiss, D-N.Y., said that during tough economic times "this nation must not retreat from its decades of commitment to the decent affordable shelter for all Americans, regardless of their economic status." wanted to inflict deep cuts in 1962 outlays for public Members voting housing. •yea' with Philip Crane, McClory and Ms. Martin voted "yea." Members' Income--The House voted, 361 for and 29 against, to go, Senate legislation that repealed high tax breaks for members Wi living expenses and restored ths $3,000 maximum write-off that was in effect through the 1960 tax year. This amendment alao put a ceiling of $16,900 on the outside income senators can receive annually from speech honoraria and other outside activities. That figure, about 30 percent of the congressional salary, is also the limit on House members' outside earnings. The vote occurred during debate on HR 5022 (see preceding vote). Supporter Floyd Fithian, R-Ind., said that with unemployment at high levels "it is pretty darn difficult for our folks in Indiana to understand ...now one could go to a series of small breakfasts and luncheons and earn the kind of honoraria that is being earned, $6,000 or $10,000 a day." ? Most opponents agreed with the substance of the amendment, but voted "nav" out of concern that likely Senate rejection of the outside income ceiling ild impede efforts to restore the $3,000 deduction on Washington living wou expenses. MoCl Philip Crane voted ory and Ms. Martin voted "yea." Cr nay. SENATE Voting Rights--By a vote of 86 for and 6 against, the Senate cut off a filibuster against legislation (S 1992) to extend the voting ] A Rights Act for 25 years. The core of the law is a requirement that nine states and parts ofl3 others clear any tnges in their election laws with the Justice Depai for final passage and conference with the House. changes in their election lews with the Justice Department. The bill was headed Supporter Pete Domenici, R-N.M., said the purpose of the set is "to encourage states and localities to bring minorities into the mainstream of American political life." Opponent Harry Byrd Jr., Independent-Va., said the Justice Department clearance requirement is "an unwarranted and unreasonable federal intervention in the electoral procssm of the states and localities." Senators voting "yea" favored breaking the filibuster end eventual final passage of the Voting Rights Act extension. Sen. Alan Dixon, D, voted "yea." Sen. Charles Percy, R, did not vote. Nsming CIA Agen sent to the White House 1 agents, journalist*, historians 1 agents. A person engaged in a "pattern" of disclosure sctivities could be prosecuted, and the law would apply even when the named agents had N Independence Day "\ . by MfrNN* tra of Sevohom m Cod -By a vote of 81 for and 4 against, the Senate passed and the bill (HR 4) setting criminal penalties for former CIA Lorians and all others who pubnely identify U.S. covert Fkeworks will crackle, cries of "play keB" and of swimmers will echo over poob and bcadKS, and golf courses wi be ctattcwdwkh.eager duffers this 4th of July weekend. That's part of the American scensrio, and many citizens will fed almost a patriotic obligation to join in such activities. But Independence Day falls on a Sabbath this year and some special considera­ tion is in order. Are you going to adjust your holiday program to allow oppor­ tunity to slip into your church or synagogue or temple for a bit of spiritual meditation on the wdfare of the United States? That practice, in itself. is a very appropriate way to Honor America. July 4th marks the climax of the 21-day salute to our country which began on plug JJgy If doesn't require vast research to determine that the early leaders of this nation placed strong emphasis on reverence of a Supreme Being. At the country's origin more than two centuries ago, the Founding Fathers incorporated into the pream­ ble to the Declaration of Independence ihe words, ".. and to assume among the powers of the earth that separate and equal station 10 which the laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them..." Individually, throughout America's history, most influential citizens have been influenced by Judeo-Christian ethics. Anyone versed in American tradition can­ not bdp concluding that the concept of divine guidance was seldom far from the minds of those who played significant roles in shaping the destiny of the United States But inevitably, when one associates patriotism with religion today, the issue is raised that separation of Church and State is a fundamental prinriple of the American government's philosophy. Undoubtedly, this is a sound concept which has helped the United States skirt some dangerous pitfalls. •But the idea deserves dose scrutiny. How extensive is this gulf between Church and State? The Fir* Amendment to the Constitution says in part, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..." Close observers interpret those words to mean that the amendment does not mandatorily isolate Church from State and vice versa. Congress is simply forbid- dAi from establishing a state religion. Other relevant situation* come to mind. On Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery is carved the inscription, "Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to Cod." A more prosaic experience relates to our familiar currency. We have grown so accustomed to the words "In Cod We Trust," on our bills we have almost forgot­ ten they exist. • From these and other matters in which reverence of a Sacred Providence was indicated, it does not appear that an iron curtain has been lowered between government and religion. So on this relaxed weekend when most of us will be able to set aside our business worries and responsibilities, the temples and churches will have their doors open as usual. The speakers in the pulpits will be reading the Scriptures and discussing the truths which have weathered the test of time for more centuries than the United States has existed. Holidays, accompanied by delightful summer weather, can often temporarily soften the impact of the world's harsh realities. But within weeks, war has flared abroad, our domestic economy is faltering, unemployment is severe and drug traffic and other crime seems untrammeled. These are among problems which dtizens must confront and think about. Duty, honor and country, as one writer pointed out, present valid obligations which many Americans accept without complaint. Visiting a house of worship when one would prefer to be engaging in other ac­ tivities woa't automatically offer a key to solving the nation's problems. But,it would be a step toward assuming greater responsibility as an effective citizen and at the same time help fulfill John Adams' "prescription" to celebrate America's independence. previously been identified to the public. Supporter David Durenberger, R-Minn., said the bill was tightly worded so that it would not "undermine a free and probing press, whose contributions to an informed public are a bulwark of democracy. Opponent Daniel Moynihan. D-N.Y., tgrmed it unconstitutional to apply the law to persons "who have not had ae^Mg to classified Information" and in cases where "the identity was discovered from public sot^ce information and even if 99 percent of those over age 65. The programs combined pay for the health care of 20 percent of our population. That's just over $1,900 for each person who receives assistance. Child Care - The federal govern­ ment will provide about $19 billion in assistance to millions of children and mothers to meet child care, nutrition, education, health, and other needs Training for Employment • Over 1 million low-income individuals will receive assistance through training grants to states, special target group training, job corps, and other programs. This will cost the federal government approximately $2 8 billion. Student Assistance • Just under 7 million students will receive loa there was no harm to the national interest.' Senators voting "yea" favored enactment of the Intelligence Identities Protection set. ,v,; : * Dixon and Percy voted "yea." Income Guidelines Up For USDA School Meal Benefits £ grants, G.I. bill benefits, or worl study grants, amounting to $13 billion. Housing Assistance Ap­ proximately 34 million American households will receive HUD housing assistance through rental housing or guaranteed leans. Over the next two years. 150,000 newly constructed units or rehabilitated units will be made available for occupancy. As you can see, the federal government provides a wide array of help for the elderly, poor, and disabled Most of these figures represent increases over last year's programs. How much the increase should be and where there should be cuts are the issues that Congress must determine. The maximum income a family can earn and still have their children qualify for free or reduced price school meals will go up 10 percent on July 1. Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Mary Jarratt said the change is a result of the annual cost-of-living adjustment made by the ILB. Department of Agriculture to help people keep up with inflation. Under the adjustment, the income limit for free meal eligibility, which is stt by Congress st 130 percent of the federal poverty line, will go from $10,990 to $12,090 for a family of four. Eligibility for reduced price meals, set at 168 percent of poverty, will rise from $18,630 to $17,210. The federal poverty line is $9,300 for a family of four. „ USDA is required by law to update the income limits each July 1. The guidelines govern participation in the free or low cost mesl programs under the national school lunch, school breakfast, child care food, special milk snd commodity school programs. A8SIST CARE Members of the National Football Lf ajtjue Players askoetttion are helping CARE raise funds for the international aid, and development organization's feeding and self-help programs in Third World countries around the world. After visiting CARE projects, football stars will give eyewitness reports to their fsns in the U.S. One group of plsyers recently visited Haiti and the Dominican Republic. A second group loured Peru snd Ecuador. The players saw such projects ss construction of low-cost housing snd wster systems; training agriculture, forestation and crafts production; nutrition educstion and food aid. from HISTORY'S SCRAPBOOK DATES MD EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS July 1,19(6--Medicare, a federal health program to pay part of hospital bills for dtizens over 63, goes into ef­ fect. July 2, 1932--In accepting the Democratic nomination for president, Franklin D. Roosevelt says, "I pledge you. I pledge myself, to a New Deal for the American People." 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