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PAGE 2-PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21. 1984 News and Views Cash and credit prices Much controversy exists over the proposal to put two prices on merchandise we buy over the counter, one for cash, the other for credit cards. We think the idea is splendid. Most of us are able to cope quite well with the big problems of life. They come less frequently and anyone with a sense of fairness feels duty bound to accept a few knocks without any complaining. It's the little, everyday an­ noyances that place most of us in a dither. One of them is credit cards. M: Iusin' &, kanderin BY KAF We visited a store in another city a week ago for a small purchase and selected a no-line counter for a quick checkout. Most of the cash registers had people waiting; our choice was one in which only a lady was in the process of having the prices of her purchases added up. The clerk finished the process when we turned to see her husband hurrying to add another item. On a cash order this would have been a simple procedure, but this was a credit card and we heard the clerk say, "I can't add it on, I've just completed your items." We stepped aside to let the husband join his wife. As he explained that he was unaware she had completed her shopping, the clerk set about getting more triplicate sheets to record his small purchase. Suddenly the lady remem­ bered the family had run out of toothpaste and she asked her husband to go back and find it somewhere in this huge store. The clerk halted her writing while the discussion was held, concluded by the man deciding, "this lady has waited long enough." Indeed we had, for long lines had cleared, but we managed a wan smile and mumbled that we weren't in a big hurry. It is our understanding that at the present time the buying public in general is paying for the expenses incurred by merchants through credit cards. Letting those who use them pay for the convenience seems only fair. 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But just in case someone does, the March 9 item on reducing the federal deficit deserves a comment. Ah un­ critical acceptance of the editorial's promises could create some distorted perceptions for a reader. "The Grace Commmission report, which is the basis of the editorial, has already achieved some notoriety among writers, and its widely circulated summary is being used ex­ tensively by various syndicated editorialists to bolster their own particualr biases by either quoting it or attacking the report's conclusions. A reader ought to look at both sides. "Your editorial quotes survey committee chairman J. Peter Grace as stating that the federal government 'could reduce its spending by a whopping $424 billion in three yews'. For clarification let's see what columnist George F. Will, a conservative and longtime friend of President Reagan, says about what actually is In the Grace Report in an article appearing in a mid-January KNflPf se blic issue of Newsweek: 'The $424 billion. That is a three-year sum, 14 percent of which comes from reducing federal civilian and military pensions. But the three years are 2001-3. Savings in fiscal 1985 will be less than half a billion.'. "Everybody concedes that reducing the federal deficit is a necessary goal. And Reagan TRIMMING FAT To WIN THe utemn- LOSS coNtesr \\e ear TO Lose a couJecnve BY CASTeR! apparently has been remarkably successful in containing inflation. But we should examine carefully the reports of special commissions appointed to . > investigate politically sensitive issues or problems and whose conclusions and recommendations are rushed into print. "George Will first charac­ terized the Grace findings on the Jan. 14 CBS show Agronsky and Co. as 'the most preposterous thing' and added that 'the report's political naivete is exceeded by its intellectual muddle on what constitutes waste.... and that is exceeded by its intellectural arrogance in presuming to run through the federal budget identifying all kinds of things as waste that are clear policy choices...duly arrived at.' "The Plaindealer editorial declares in the first paragraph 'The conclusion was what close observers of the governmental scene had expected'. This in­ dicates a foregone conclusion which the survey would seek to substantiate. This process is commonly known at rationalization as opposed (impartial) investigation. "Anybody interested in Will's complete commentary can read it in Newsweek. If interested in the 2 million page $50 million report of the Grace Commission, presumably a reader could examine it in detail in the records of the survey committee on cost control. At the press briefing for the release of this report Grace acknowledged that uncollected taxes amount to more than $100 billions, but according to writers present, did not say a word about the estimated $295 billions in tax subsidies that are received by large corporations during this fiscal year. "Lloyd Burger" Commendation for public service "Dear Editor: "On Thursday, March 9, Officer Mike Oliver responded to what was initially thought to be an auto accident, Upon his arrival the victim, Apolinary Pulkowski, 69, indeed had an Average refunds total s799 on state returns Chicago district taxpayers are receiving an average refund of $799, it has been announced by J.R. Starkey, Internal Revenue Service district director for northern Illinois. "Nearly 332,000 refunds worth over $258 million have already been mailed to area taxpayers," noted Starkey. "The average refund of $799 is nearly $18 more than last year at this time." With just over a month remaining in the 1984 filing season, 58 percent of all tax­ payers have yet to file. Starkey reminded single taxpayers with income under $50,000 and in- tereest income of $400 or less that they may be eligible to file Form 1040EZ. He also noted that many people who filed Form 1040 in the past to claim the Child Care Credit or the deduction for an IRA can now file Form 1040A. Math errors, using the in­ correct tax table or schedule, and wrong line entries continue to delay refunds. Starkey en­ couraged taxpayers to carefully read the instructions and review their return before sending it to IRS. Taxpayers who need help&in filing their return should call IRS. Over 120 assistors are available on the toll-free lines to answer questions. They also can give the location of nearly 300 sites where IRS employess and trained volunteers provide free tax preparation each week. Chicago taxpayers should call 435-1040. All other Illinois taxpayers should call 1-800-424- 1040 toll free. Taxpayers are advised to call during non-peak hours - early in the morning or late in the afternoon and durfaig the latter part of the week. accident and was in respiratory arrest. "Officer Oliver proceeded to maintain the victim's airway, providing artificial respiration, thus rescuing the life threatening situation that had occurred. With the assistance of a passerby, Don Wehrheim, Officer Oliver literally kept the victim alive until the ambulance arrived. , "After treatment by the ambulance crew and transfer to McHenry Hospital, Mr. Pulkowski is in very good condition, soon to be discharged. His fast recovery is due primarily to the fast action of Officer Oliver. "Officer Oliver indeed exemplifies what Public Service is all about. His actions in those vital minutes made the dif­ ference for Mr. Pulkowski and made the process of stabilizaiton much easier for the rescue personnel. "We commend Officer Oliver and all of the officers of the McHenry Police Department for their continued support and assistance in providing quality emergency medical services for the community. "Sincerely, "Phil Gust, "Assistant Chief, Rescue" An editorial 5>w miller Lite YOU COULD WIN $5,500,000 THIS WEEK PLAY LOTTO Old Milwaukee 24-12 OZ CANS Lm> *5 ft mail-in rebate Actual Cost "\licl 24-12 OZ. CANS $£98 SALE BEER NOT ICED PRICES EFFECTIVE MARCH 21-MARCH 27 Calvert Gin $ 1.75 LITER § Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi Free orS.F. Pepsi Free 8-16 OZ. BOTT. Skol Vodka ^ 1.7$ LITER $649 Coke, Diet Coke, Qttaf. Coke, S.F. Decafe. 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