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r \t,i 11 ri VIMIK \I.I-:H khiuay. Jl'i.Y I. iwa PLAINDEALER*\ . .Mr Editorial Opinion Defensive Driving Recent studies indicate there is more reason to cultivate the art of driving defensively than has been realized. These studies show many alcoholics are on self destruction, and some are inclined to destroy others in the process. There are otner indications some seek sympathy and attention in automobile accidents. Another large percentage of accidents is caused, of course, by stupid or careless driving. Whatever the cause or motivation of the driver at fault, it is becoming clear that drivers who wish to avoid accidents must practice the art of defensive driving-seeking to avoid situations in which another driver can involve them in an accident. It's not possible to avoid all such situations. But an alert defensive attitude, foresight and precaution can avoid a surprising percentage of these situations- and perhaps save your life. PB Popularity Grows Despite reductions in federal funding and other difficulties, the Public Broadcasting service is growing in popularity all across the nation. That's highly encouraging in a country where all VHF channels were turned over to commercial interests just after World War II. Handicapped in some ways, public television is nevertheless showing impressive growth. Public television's share of the prime time audience has more than doubled in the last five years. PBS now reaches into more than 50 percent of America's households. And studies show the viewing of public television is Higher in homes with cable TV than those without cable TV. In other words, PBS is gaining its audience among all-including those who have a choice of all TV viewing. It's growing because of quality telecasting, without those constant commercial interruptions. Two years ago some were voicing doubts about the future of PBS; not only have these fears proved unfounded, PBS continues to grow at a steady pace in all income-bracket homes. This is a gratifying trend in a country where television generally is looked upon as a wasteland. Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) WASHINGTON - Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes June 9-16. HOUSE NERVE GAS - The House rejected, 202 for and 216 against, an amendment to resume U.S. production of binary nerve gas, at a cost of $115 million in fiscal 1984. Production has been suspended since 1969. The vote occurred during debate on HR 2969, a defense spending bill that awaited final House action. It thwarted Administration plans to increase the Army's nerve gas capability, in part to encourage the Soviets to sign a treaty banning chemical warfare. Supporter Marvin Leath, D-Tex., said the U.S. nerve gas stockpile "is totally inadequate to pose any semblance of a counterthreat to deter the Soviets from using chemical weapons...." Opponent Jim Leach, R-Iowa, warned of an arms race involving chemical weapons, saying they "could all too easily become the poor man's weapons of mass destruction." Members voting no wanted to keep the moratorium on U.S. nerve gas production. Illinois - Voting yes. Philip Crane, R-12. SPACE WARS - The House refused, 177 for and 243 against, to delete $19 million in the fiscal 1984 defense authorization bill (HR 2969) earmarked for anti-satellite weaponry. The amendment sought to prevent the testing later this year of a "satellite- killer." It left untouched more than $200 million in the bill for research and development of space weaponry. Quoting a General Accounting office study, Rep. George Brown, D-Calif., said the weaponry is "a lousy system" that will end up costing $15 billion but "will not do the job." Rep. Ken Kramer, R-Colo., said that "without the development of this type of capability.. .the Soviets would be free to launch (a) first strike against us" from outer space. Members voting yes wanted to delete $19 million for testing the anti-satellite weaponry. Voting no: Philip Crane. DEMOCRACY - By a vote of 194 for and 215 against, the House rejected an amendment to kill the proposed National Endowment for Democracy. The endowment is planned as a private sector effort to promote democratic ideals throughout the world, offsetting the totalitarian message. Among organizations that would get federal grants to advocate democracy abroad are the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the AFL-CIO. The endowment would cost taxpayers upwards of $20million in fiscal 1984. The vote occurred during debate on HR 2915, a State department funding bill later sent to the Senate. Rep. Hank Brown. R-Colo., who wanted to kill the endowment, said "our democracy is a marvelous system" but that "to subsidize it with federal funds.. is a real danger to the whole concept of democracy itself." Rep. Benjamin Gilman, R-N.Y., said "our nation is engaged in a battle of ideas with authoritarian governments and this is one of the better ways of highlighting what our nation stands for.' Members voting yes wanted to block creation of the National Endowment for Democracy. Illinois - Voting yes: Philip Crane. SENATE CABLE TV - The Senate rejected, 44 for and 55 against, an amendment to kefep telephone companies competitive with cable television in selling specialized data -- such as news transmissions and banking and shopping services - to consumers in their homes. The amendment was offered to a bill removing most local and state regulation of cable TV and setting federal guidelines for the industry. The bill (S 66) was sent to the House. AT&T was the driving force behind the amendment. It argued that because iocal Bell companies are regulated, they will be unable to compete with unregulated cable operations in offering into-the-home telecommunications services. Sponsor James Abdnor, R-S.D., said cable companies are "not infant or insignificant competitors ~ they are truly the major economic alternative for a telephone company's most important source of revenue.' Opponent Robert Packwood, R-Ore., noted that specialized data transmissions now provide only a tiny share of cable companies' income. He FOURTH OF JULY INDEPENDENCE DAY 1983 " ' * As night falls on the Fourth of July in thousands of communi­ ties across the nation, a kaleidescope of fireworks will illuminate the darkened skies. These spectacular presentations, often changing color and fomj as we watch and producing realistic imitations of "bombs bursting in air," border close to fantasy. Such displays are highly imaginative in concept, and in turn, stir the imagination of many who watch them. The purpose of these events, as we know, is to celebrate the 207 years in which the United States has stood as the bulwark of liber­ ty. Independence Day marks the climax of the annual 21-day Honor America campaign sponsored by the American Historic and Cultural Society, Inc. The 21-day tribute corresponds to the traditional 21-gun salute accorded to a head of state. The magic of the fireworks engenders some imaginative opin­ ions. In the life span of our republic some painful episodes have occurred which kindled the notion that possibly our citizens have too much liberty. Benjamin Franklin anticipated such ideas when he wrote, "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." But the liberty we love definitely entails responsibility. What most of the Founding Fathers fought for was a disciplined, moderate, law-respecting freedom. "Liberty exists in proportion to wholesome restraints," Daniel Webster noted. This current year marks the 200th anniversary of the formal ending of the Revolutionary War, achieved by the signing of the Treaty of Paris with Great Britain in 1783. The American signers were Franklin, John Adams and John Jay. In that great conflict the infant nation learned the importance of having a staunch ally--the. French. ) *r Coincidentally, that same year saw the initiation of manned flight. After Franklin had viewed a balloon ascension in Paris, a skeptic challenged him with a question about the usefulness of balloons. The printer-scientist-diplomat replied, "What good is a baby?" As the first president of the United States of America, George Washington's views harmonized with those of the other Founding Fathers. Washington sought to remain aloof from partisan political struggles, but he did not always succeed. But he fully real­ ized that liberty could not long survive without prudent limits. Out of his experience he offered a piece of sound advice to his fellow countrymen. "Be Americans," he counselled. "Let there be no sectionalism, no North, South, East or West. You are all dependent on one another and should be one in union. In one word, be a nation: be Americans and be true to yourselves." Still under the spell of those dancing fireworks, let us consjder the import of those words. Undoubtedly your ideas may differ strongly from your neighbor's on certain problems. But heed Washington's counsel and seek to heal your differences amicably. As the first president said, "Be Americans." • said any competitive disadvantage faced by local phone companies can be addressed by Congress when it arises. Senators voting yes wanted federal regulation of into-the -home data transmissions by cable television. ELL. - Alan Dixon, D, voted yes. Charles Percy, R, voted yes. .itiy, there is no ceiling. . 1,. ,3 , When the limit takes effect next January (or later if senators act to defer it), senators will be able to earn ujxto $20,940 in honoraria. A majority of senators accept honoraria, which usually is paid by special interests having a big financial stake in Senate action. The amendment was attached to HR 3069, a fiscal 1983 appropriations bill later sent to conference with the House. Sponsor Henry Jackson, D-Wash., said it was wrong "that senators should be excessively dependent on special interest groups for compensation...." Opponent Robert Dole, R-Kas., said that to really address the problem of special interests "we ought to be talking about political action committees and campaign contributions in the millions and millions of dollars." Senators voting yes wanted to limit senators' honoraria to 30 percent ELL. - Dixon voted no. Percy voted yes. PAY RAISE - Senators voted, 49 for and 47 against, to raise their pay as of July 1 by 15 percent - to $69,800 annually. The vote came during debate on HR 3069, later sent to conference with the House. Because House members already earn $69,800, the new Senate level appears certain to become law. The amendment raising Senate pay also delayed until next January the limit on senators' earnings from speeches to special interests and other forms of honoraria. \ Senators voting yes wanted to raise their pay to match that of House members and to delay for six months a new limit on their private income from honoraria. ILL. - Dixon voted no. Percy voted yes. "PLAINDEALER--N Letter to the Editor Public Pulse ,The Ploindeoler invito! the public to use thi» column at on • «prenion ol their »'•-» on ol general .n Im« in our community Our only request it that the -riters give signature lull oddr... ond phono numb*. W. oik too thot on* individual nol writ* on th* lomt subject mow than one* dmonM We tha right to d*l*»* any m^1t(i.^wltitli w* consider libelous or in objectionable toste.) CZJ MOSQUITO CONTROL "Dear Editor: "Yes to Mosquito Abatement. No to spraying malathion on every residential street. "At the June 20 City Council meeting, Clarke Outdoor Spraying Co., contracted by the city to the tune of $20,000, presented its mosquito abatement program for the City of McHenry. Clarke should be com­ mended fqr intensifying their lar- viciding and inspection efforts and for beginning to use the biological lar- vicide BTI which is specific to mosquito larva and has minimal impact on the environment. This is a safe and resonsible approach to minimizing the annoyance of the mosquito. "However, at least $10,000 is committed to adulticiding, the in­ discriminate spraying of the pesticide malathion on every street. Many mosquito-control workers say such routine spraying has proved inef­ ficient. "Adulticiding has never been proven to be a real effective method", says Khian Liem, director of the South Cook County Mosquito Abatement district and who does not street spray. Long Grove Village Manager D M.' Cal Doughty says routine spraying "is a total waste of money. It doesn't work!' "Crystal Lake doesn't spray. Woodstock doesn't spray. Most, communities in McHenry county do not spray. And the number of mosquitoes there is no different than in McHenry where spraying has become a routine part of summer. "In addition to the cost, another negative aspect of street spraying is that it indiscriminately exposes every citizen to malathion. Like it or not, the air you breathe is polluted with malathion. Many people don't connect the fact that every time there is street spraying they get headaches, their allergies flare up, their respiratory ailments worsen, or their kids get hyperactive. "The American Lung association does not recommend street spraying. The McHnery County Health department does not recommend street spraying. More and more communities are recognizing the ineffectiveness and potential dangers of street spraying, with Libertyville township and Lake Zurich most recently banning street spraying. Isn't it about time the City of McHenry reconsiders street spraying? "Several aldermen expressed concerns about the street spraying from a cost-effectiveness and health viewpoint. Let your aldermen know how you feel. They instituted street spraying; they can stop it. In additidn, although there is never public notice about street spraying, you can call Clarke Outdoor Co. at (312) 894-2000 and request : 1) that they notify you when they are planning to spray so that you can take proper precautions, and 2) that they do not spray in front of your house. Clarke has been very good about fulfilling requests; call Clarke - they will notify and stop the spray in front of your house. By the way, if enough of your neighbors request no spray, Clarke won't spray your street. "In summary, I believe a safe and responsible mosquito abatement program should include intensive iarviciding and inspection efforts (which McHenry's program has), use of the larvicide BTI, a ban on in­ discriminate street spraying with malathion, and consideration of designated spot adulticiding, with pyrethrum (not Malathion), if mosquito populations warrant it, for events such as Fiesta Days, baseball games, concerts, etc., before the crowds arrive. "Since we live in a flood plain area we will never totally eliminate the mosquito. However, we can abate its nuisance in a safer, more effective, more responsible way. Contact Clarke Outdoor. Contact your alderman. "Sincerely, "Michael R.Teta" Know , V*, THE "C ^Weather Does the height of clouds in summer tell us anything about possibilities for rain? The height of summer cumulus definitely is a weather sign to be watched. These little white cumu­ lus (fktugt we see so often on summer days build up at various levels depending upon the amount of moisture in the air. They are caused by rising warm air condensing and if the rising warm air con­ denses at a low altitude there is quite a bit of moisture in the air-thus chances of rain are quite good. If, however, the clouds form high up the rising air contains little moisture and chances of rain are not so good. Thus the little white sum­ mer puffs that are called by many people--weather signs-are not necessarily signs of fair weather. They are the first signs of rising thermals and quite often they are followed by a thundershower in the afternoon-in summer. That is especially true if they be­ gin to form at low altitudes early on summer mornings. from HISTORY'S SCRAPBOOK DATES AND EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS June 30, 1977--Last mail train on U.S. railroads taken out of service. July 1, 1941--First commercial television program broad­ cast, from station WNBT, atpp Empire State Building, New York City. July 2, 1926--President Calvin Coolidge signs act of Congress creating Army Air Corps. July 3, 1898--Battle of Santiago Bay effectively ended Spanish American War. * July 4, 1831--Song "America" by Samuel Francis Smith, first sung at Worcester, Mass. July 5,1865--U.S. Secret Service established as Treasury Dept. unit, following assassination of President Abra­ ham Lincoln. Priced Out of the Market The nation's unemploy­ ment problems are largely due to workers who have priced themselves out of a job, says a Texas A&M econ­ omist. America's massive unemployment persists be­ cause wages have been influ­ enced more by government policies than by free market competition and many people can't find jobs because the work force has overlooked the principle tl at pricing must please both buyer and seller before transactions occur. For Your Information Dear friends, What is patriotism? Some would say it it flying the flag on holidays • or shouldering a gun and off to war. It must be more than that. Patriotism is deciding each day that what we dor this day will help to build our country up • not tear it down. As a patriot, our activities each day,must benefit our fellow Americans, not ex­ ploit or detract from them. Respectfully, C . mEPMJISTEM & SON HJNIRAI HCMfc MtHfcNRY IUIUOIS JH0 006J 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 111 CALL LORRAINE MONAHAN 365-5475 4 *#BM WHttM ,m mMl urn wuttm Mvumt u ROYAL WELCOME Know Your Area-Royal Welcome Does It Best JACK WALSH, AGENT EARL R. WALSH, BROKER INSURANCE & BONDS Fire, Auto. Farm. life Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES S0UW. ilm St.. McHenry 385-3300 DENNIS CONWAY AUTO.LIFE. FIRE State Farm Ins. Co. 3319 W. Elm Street McHenry. III. M5-7) 11 JAMES M. MclNTEE, LAWYER AVAILABLE TO PRACTICE IN: Pefsonal Injury Jrials Business Corporationi Wills Probata Divorce-Real Estate Workman's Compensation 343* W. Elm Street McHenry II. For appointment phono: 3t5 244B Farm Equipment George P. Freund, Inc. Caso • Now Holland 4102 W Crystal Lake Rd McHenry Bus. 385-0420 Res. 385-0227 McHENRY COUNTY OFFICE MACHINES SALES. SERVICE « RENTALS Men.-Sat. 9 5:30 Friday til 9:00 93 Grant St.. Crystal lake Phone: 459-1226 ML LEMURS BOTTAM 1303 Richmond Rd.-McHenry Eyes Examined-Contact Lenses Classes Fitted Mon. Tues.. Thurs.. Fri. 4-6pm Tues.. Thurs.. Fri. 7-9 pm Sat. 9.-30-3 pm Phone: 3B5-4ISI or 345 2242 McHENRY DENTAL CENTER DR. C.J. LUDFORD DR. KEVIN WEGRZN OPEN 3 EVENINGS A WEEK UNTIL B:3&P.M.«SAT. 385-1360 We have Laughing GOB A I.V. Sedation l l B E L L I RADIAL TIRES FOR * ALL CARS Europa Motors, Inc. 2318 Rt«. 120 •15-385-0700 SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 385-4300 FAMILY SERVICE t MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 4302-G West Crystal Lake Rd., McHenry, II. 60050 815-385-6400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS LINE McHenry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Parents Anonymous meetings on Tuesday. Call 815-344-3944 STATE CHAMBER GbVERNMENT 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 coll? 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 Phone 800-424-9213 (Complaints about interstate moving by companies, buses or trains. Sponsored by Interstate Commerce commission.) , 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-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 SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING 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 and Confidential Coun­ seling for youth ond families. ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone: 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on gover- ment 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 ogency 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 666 Russel Ct. Woodstock.il. 60098 (815)338-7100 JOB TRAINING OFFERED McHENRY COUNTY ASSOCATION FOR THE RETARDED Robert G. Lambourn, Executive Director Phone:344-1230 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS f815) 455-3311 McHENRY COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL 800-892-3272 A Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC. 800-942-3940 Free legal Tepresentation in civil cases to low income persons. Landlord-tenant disputes, domestic violence or improper denial of benefits such as Social Security, Public Aid, Food Stamps, General Assistance t Unem­ ployment Insurance t