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PAGE 12 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,1*82 PLAINDEALER"\ Editorial Opinion Prayer In Public Differences over the question Whether Americans should pray or not pray in public places are nothing new in this country. Even before the Revolution, at the First Continental Congress, the issue of prayer was in dispute. After some debate the Congress elected a chaplain. But John Jay objected to opening the proceedings with a prayer - noting that there were men of different religions present. Samuel Adams countered that he could accept a prayer from any pious man, whatever his faith. - On the next day, the members' session was opened with a prayer and John Adams wrote to his wife that the effect was excellent. Both houses of Congress* have long had chaplains, and most U.S. schools included some prayer or symbol of Christianity until recent years. Unemployment* The latest unemployment figures show 9.8 percent of the bureaucracy's calculated work force out of work.' A wire service report announcing July unemployment included the statement that there were many others "too discouraged" to look for work. One is sympathetic with elderly workers who can't move about to find new jobs, the disapled, the needy and all those who genuinely seek work and can't find it. But one suspects these represent well below the 9.8 percent. The difficulty in an analysis ot the present situation i& that for over 20 years congresses and administrations have made federal nfndouts too easy to get. They have created a class of freeloaders who have become so satisfied with their fo checks, want to worR-reaily What made America the greatest power in the World was the willingness of people in this country to work hard to get ahead. This, plus the country's natural resources, built a mighty nation. But today-the clever who have learned to live off their fellow citizens, with federal handouts, number many millions. A corporation president recently remarked to a group of senators that, for the first time in 20 years, workers in his corporation were now trying hard to do better work, to increase productivity, to keep their job6! That much of the picture is good. Keep in mind also that many of the federal unemployed total consists of one of two or three working members of a household. When one loses his or her job, there is disappointment, but not necessarily hardship. Many want work, but only job6 they desire, not any job. But the traditional American spirit is to accept any employment, when necessary, to become self-sufficient. IEPA To Regulate Newly Built Industry Pollution »ir food stamps, rent subsidies, unemployment compensation, subsistence ecks, fuel-bill supplements, make-work jobs, etc., that some now don't really int to work-really work. The Illinois Environmental Protection agency has signed an agreement to take over the federal programs which regulate hazardous air pollution and emissions from newly constructed industry. "This agreement will simplify the regulatory process for Illinois in­ dustry and will cut down the number >• of inspectors needed to enforce the regulations," said Richard J. Carlson, director, Illinois EPA. Starting Sept. 18, all Illinois com­ panies which emit hazardous pollutants such as asbestos, berylium, mercury and vinyl chloride must start reporting to the Illinois EPA. Under the agreement the federal government will continue to set nation-wide standards for hazardous pollutants and for new industry. The Workshop In anagement S $ loca workshop series, designed to help local non-profit organizations, business owners and managers cope with management-related problems, is being offered through October and November by the Support center in Chicago. The Small Business Ad­ ministration is co-sponsoring the series. Fund raising, budgeting, planning, marketing, media relations and general management will be among the topics presented by experts. Staff ana board members of non­ profit organizations who would like more information on the scheduled workshops should contact the Support center at 461-9300. Rol 1 Col 1 Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) ' ' . . ' C a chance to become permanent residents after three more years in the U.S. The WashingUvr- Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call voNfc Aug. 12-19. HOUSE Wilderness--By a vote of 340 for and 58 against, the House passed and sent to the Senate a bill (HR 6542) to insure that federal wilderness areas in the lower 48 states are not leased for oil and natural gas exploration and other commercial ventures. The bill protects some 33 million acres through 1984, at which time a permanent ban already part of the Wilderness Act is scheduled to take effect. Most directly affected are about 1,000 lease applications covering 3 million acres. Interior Secretary James G. Watt has declared a moratorium on wilderness leasing until at least the end of the century, but sponsors said it was better to have an iron-clad legislative protection to cover the interim period before the permanent ban takes effect. Sponsor John Seiberling, D-Ohio, said "the American public is deeply concerned about the possible impacts of mineral development in wilderness...areas and has come to its elected representatives for help." Opponent Don Young, R-Alaska, said the bill "reflects a very narrow, myopic view of what is in the public interest - a view that consider only wilderness preservation without regard to other, equally legitimate needs." Members voting "yea" wanted to strengthen safeguards against the government leasing wilderness lands to commercial parties such as energy explorers. Rep. Lynn Martin, R-16, voted "yea." , Rep. Philip Crane, R-12, voted "nay." * Rep. Robert McClory, R13, did not vote. Spending Cut--The House approved, 243 for and 176 against, the conference report on a bill (HR 6955) to cut spending by $13.3 billion in fiscal years 1983 through 1985. Most of the reductions are in farm subsidies, food stamp outlays, Federal Housing Administration home loans, and retirement benefits for federal workers. This was another in the series of "reconciliation" bills the Congress is using to achieve the $280 billion in mostly-domestic spending cuts it called for when it approved the overall federal budget blueprint earlier in the year. The Senate also approved the conference report (see vote below) and the bill was sent to the White House. Supporter Delbert Latta, R-Ohio, said that while he favored deeper cuts, the savings in the bill are "not chicken feed - we are happy to save as much as we caa" v Opponent James Jeffords, R-Vt., said he disliked the curtailed spending for daily price supports, saying they created "an incredible situation for a farmer" trying to make sound production decisions. Members voting "yea" favored the package of spending cuts. Philip Crane, McClory, and Ms. Martin voted "yea. Tax Hiki ~ Reagan a major fiscal victory by approving Illinois EPA will assume respon­ sibility for inspection of plants, reviewing permits for new ones and for enforcing the regulations. More than two dozen different types of industry are covered by the regulations. Also delegated to the state was the special authority provided by the federal Clean Air act to enter in­ dustrial sites to inspect records regarding the operation of air pollution sources. The Illinois EPA will officially notify all of the companies subject to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air PoJutants and New Source Performance Standards that the programs have been delegated to the state. " BUILDING PERMITS Building permits were recently issued by the McHenry County Department of Building and Zoning to: Frank Giesinger, 4431N. Francisco, Chicago, to construct a 2-bedroom residence at 7507 Hiawatha drive, Wonder Lake. McHenry township. Gerald Birch, 1806 W. Fargo Ave., McHenry, to construct a 3-bedroom residence at 1807 W. Fargo. NUnda township. Ted H. Curry, 2814 Regner road, McHenry, to construct a 3-bedroom residence at 2920 Regner road. McHenry township. By a vote of 226 for and 207 against, the House gave President _ teleconference report on a bill (HR 4961) to increase revenues by $98.3~billion over three years. Tne president said about 80 percent of the revenue would come not from raising taxes but from closing loopholes and better collection of existing taxes. For example, tax evaders on interest and dividend income would be thwarted by automatic withholding of 10 percent of their liability, many corporate tax advantages would be ended, and restaurant owners would have to report waiters' tips to the IRS. Also, the bill raises taxes on corporations; wealthy individuals; airline tickets, freight and fuel; cigarettes, and telephone users. And it raises additional revenue by such changes as requiring federal employes to pay for their Medicare coverage and lessening deductions for medical expenses and certain pension write-offs. The bill also inflicts $17.5 billion in domestic spending cuts over three years, and it expands the number of weeks for jobless benefits in all states at a cost of $1.9 billion. The bill was sent to the Senate. Supporters agreed with Reagan that enactment of the bill is necessary to lower the federal deficit, create a climate for lower interest rates, and bring the economy out of the current recession. Opponents were mostly conservatives who accused the president of abandoning his commitment to supply%ide economic policies and who argued a massive tax increase would only worsen the recession and ease the pressure for more spending cuts. Members voting "yea" supported the bill raising $98.3 billion in additional revenue over three years.McClory and Ms. Martin voted "yea." Philip Crane, voted "nay." SENATE Tax Bill--By a vote of 52 for and 47 against, the Senate also approved the $98.3 billion revenue bill (see preceding vote) and sent the measure to the White defeated, 38 for and 59 against, a motii House. Abortion and Prayer--The Sen backed by senators who are anti-abortion and pro-school prayer. The vote occurred during debate on proposals by Sen. Jesse Helms, R-N.C., that, in part, seek to soften or reverse U.S. Supreme Court decisions that Helms and other conservatives say are too liberal on the abortion and prayer issues. On this vote, the Senate refused to table aa amendment that reaffirms the authority of the federal courts under the separation-of-powers doctrine of the Constitution. Because of the wide margin, it was interpreted by many as a serious setback for senators who this year want to put a conservative stamp on the nation's abortion and school prayer policies. Senators voting "nay" were opposed to weakening the authority of federal courts to rule on abortion, prayer and other issues. Sen. Charles Percy, R, voted "yea." Sen. Alan Dixon, D, voted "nay." Spending Cut--By a vote of 67 for and 32 against, the Senate passed and sent to the president a bill (HR 6955; see House vote above) cutting federal spending -- in fjsCaj 1983_ by $13.3 billion over I Supporter Pete Domenici, R-N.Mi, called the legislation "a substantial step in re-establishing congressional control over federal expenditures." Opponent John Melcher, D-MorU-, objected to the bill's deep cuts in farm programs at a time when the Administration seems "to be in love with sending American tax dollars abroad for foreign aid." Senators voting "yea" supported the spending cuts. Dixon and Percy voted "yea." Illegal Aliens--The Senate rejected, 46 for and 53 against, an amendment requiring federal immigration officials to obtain search warrants before entering a farm or ranch in search of illegal aliens. Existing law permits searches without warrants. The vote occurred during debate on S 2222, which is the first major reform of U.S. immigration laws in three decades. The bill was sent to the House. • The bill grants permanent-resident status to illegal aliens who entered the U.S. before Jan. 1,1977, and gives aliens who entered during 1977,1978 and 1979 Rm allowing foreigners to stay temporarily in the U.S. to work seasonally ns. Sen. S.I. Hayakawa, R-Calif., who sponsored the amendment requiring search warrants, said "this seems to me to be a simple matter of the application of the Fourth Amendment, and that is, protection from unreasonable search and seizure." v Opponent Alan Simpson, R-Wyo., said the amendment went beyond what the U.S. Supreme Court has required and "would very effectively end all Immigration and Naturalization Service farm and ranch check enforcement programs." Senators voting "yea" wanted immigration officials to be required to get search warrants before entering a farm or ranch. Dixon voted "yea." Percy voted "nay." , PLAINDEALER~> Letter to the Editor Public Pulse (The Ploindeoler invito the public to um thii column ot on expression ol thoir views on lubjoclt ol gonorol In­ terest in our community. Our or^ly request it thot tho writers 91*0 signature full address ond phono number. Wo otk too, thot ©no individual not write on tho torn* tubjoct mora than onco o month. Wo rotorvo tho right to delete any material which wo contidar libolout or In objectionable tatto.) HOLDING THE LINE t "Dear Editor: "Mr. Adams, the township super­ visor, and his staff are to be congratulated on their holding the line for the tax levy for 1983. "His action sets an example for fell other taxing bodies in McHenry county. "Please notice, all other taxing bodies! "J.W. Durkin" PROTEST 'RIP-OFF' "Editor: "What a rotten rip-off we're getting from Northern Illinois Gas company, being charged $24 a year for the pipe from the main in the street to the meter, then another $36 to pay for an office to make the charge. That's $60 a year or $600 in 10 short years for the same pipe and the same office. "That's a monopoly for you! "What's wrong with the people on the Illinois Commerce Commission? . "Hugh Kirk" IN ACCORD ditor: In reference to the American Legion column of Aug. 13 by Bruce Otto, I misread , the ^ord "era" as "area". Only one letter different but it changed the concept of the column. "Basically we are in agreement. He is 100 percent right, I was in error and I apologize. "Dick Barrows" Optional Lunch Program Elementary schools can now use a school lunch serving plan that reduces food waste, cuts coats, and gives students "greater choice in school lunch meals, Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Mary Jarratt has an­ nounced. The U.S. Department of Agriculture officially extended an optional ser­ ving, five-choice school menu plan, called "offer versus serve," to elementary schools. The rule im­ plements without change a USDA proposal issued in March. Under "offer versus serve," children take at least three of the five foods which schools must offer in lunches to qualify for federal reim­ bursement: meat, milk, bread, and two fruits and-or vegetables. Schools are permitted flexibility in further choices. USDA has required "offer versus serve" in high schools since 1975 and has made it optional for middle schools and junior highs since 1977. Now it is optional for elementary schools as well. The plan is intended to reduce the amount of food wasted in the national school lunch program and therefore lo'ftfir program costs, and to give local schools more flexibility in meeting minimum school lunch nutrition requirements, Ms. Jarratt said. llie ; ion 0b l--l THI ^ 1̂ 4 CAS PUMP Faulty Sparkplug Wire Surging or variation in engine power cuts en­ gine performance and mileage. One common cause is faulty sparkplug wires. To check, discon­ nect the plug wire while engine is running, then connect a wire to the shaft of a screwdriver and ground other end to engine, run tip of screw­ driver along depth of all sparkplug wires while watching for a spark jump. If a spark jumps on any of the wires, re­ place them all. In 1896 Marconi succeeded in tran­ smitting radio signals for a distance of more than a mile. Economic Factbook Now Available A new statistical report of Chicago and its suburbs has been released by the Northeastern Illinois Planning commission. The 160 page document includes a variety of detailed and summary data describing population, housing, economic activity, energy, transportation, environment and local governments in the six counties of northeastern Illinois (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties). The Economic Factbook for Nor­ theastern Illinois is intended to provide information of use to public officials, planners, investors, analysts, students, teachers, and the general public. The Factbook's predecessor, the 1978 Regional Data Report, became a valuable tool for government and business decision­ makers and individuals interested or responsible for keeping track of For Your Information^ social, economic, and population trends. Very little 1980 census information is contained in this Factbook since most of the census data is available from the Commission in other documents. The Northeastern Illinois Planning commission is the comprehensive planning agency for the six county Chicago metropolitan area. In ad­ dition to planning, the agency provides technical and research assistance and reviews federal grant requests for local governments. , Contact the Northeastern Illinois Planning commission at 400 West Madison street, Chicago, 111., 60606 for more information or copies. The 1978 Data Report is also still available. Dear friend*, The older generation generally worked longer hour* (48 to 60 a week) with poorer equipment, in more dingy and dangerous working conditions, to build the structure* and machine* that now bring us our high standard of living. We should be mindful of and grateful for their efforts-and honor them along with present workers on this Labor Day. Sincerely, PETER M.JUSTEN fC (DM FUNERAL HOME IlllNOIS 363 0063 ARE YOU NEWitsI The McHenry Area? Do You Know Someone New? We Would Like To Extend A Royal Welcome To Every Newcomer To Our Area!!! CALL LORRAIME MONAHAN ^9^ O&LIG No A t IOn ,>w mtttft (W* >•" hui irnetm mm tti i « ROYAL WELCOME Know Your Area-Royal Welcome Does It Best IA6ENTI •BROKER & BONDS . Farm, Life Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES Mil W.ilm St.. McHenry 3*5-3300 DENNIS CONWAY AUTO. LIFE. FIRE State Farm las. Co. 3311W. Elm Street McHenry. III. 3*5-7111 JAMES NLMclNTEE, LAWYER ' AVAILABLE TO PRACTICE IN: * Personal Injury/Trials Business Corporations Wills/Probate Divorce-Real Estate Workman's Compensation 34M W. Elm Street. McHenry. II. Far appointment phone: 3*5-2440 Farm Equipment George P. Freund, Inc. Case • New Holland 4102 W. Crystal lakeRd. McHenry Bus. 385-0420 Res* 385-0227 MCHENRY COUNTY OFFICE MACHINES SALES, SERVICE f RENTALS Mon.-Sat. »-5:30 Friday HI *00 93 Grant St., Crystal Lake Phone: 45*. 122* DR. LEONARD BOTTARI 1303 Richmond Rd. -McHenry Eye* Examined-Contoct Lenses Classes Fitted Mon., Two*.. Thurs., Frt. 4-4pm Tues.. Thurs., Frl. Mpm Sot. 9:30-3 pm Phone: 3*5-4151 or 3*5-22*2 It Pays To Advertise In The Plaindealer l l R E L L I RADIAL TIRES FOR ALL CARS Europo Motors, Inc. 2318 Rt«. 120 815-385-0700 SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 395-4300 FAMILY SERVICE « MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Waukegon Road 'McHenry » 385-6400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS LINE McHenry County 24 hour* a day, 7 days a week Parents Anonymous meetings on Tuesday. Call 815-344-3944 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 ond not known where to call? And than 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 v 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 cor.) ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES 24-Hours Child Abuse Hotline , TOLL FREE: 800-252-2878 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 800-638-2666 (Operates five national lines. Answers inquires about or reporting on the safety of products from kitchen appliances to children's toys.) NATIONAL SOLSAR HEATING AND COOLINC 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 a sun-powered hot-water system.) CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 312-793-3580 Chicago, III. BIRTHRIGHT Pregnant? Need Help? Counseling Service. 385-2999. 24 hours Answering Service. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 4719 W. Elm St., McHenry Phone: 344-3240 24 hours Crisis Intervention arid Confidential Coun­ seling for youth and families. ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone: 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on gover­ nment regulations. MENTAL HEALTH * 1-800-892-8900 Crisis Center Line for McHenry Co. 24-Hour Emergency number and professional staff wil answer your call. 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 CETA OUTREACH CENTER 666RusselCt. Woodstock , (I. 60098 (815)338-7100 JOB TRAINING OFFERED McHENRY COUNTY ASSOCATION FOR THE RETARDED, Robert G. Lambourn, Executive Director Phone:344-1230 --* ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (815) 455-3311