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Blue Island Sim -Standard PuMithad By tiland Publishing Corporation National editorial AaaoeiatiM Cook CeuMv Suburban Aaaoaiatioe ft The Blue Island SUN STANDARD It community newspaper dedicated lo promoting dom and growth of Blue Island and Southwest Cook County We subscribe to the belief that freedom la a gift of God and not a political grant; that freedom la consialant only with Christianity: that our welfare shall depend on our own initiative and ability: in maintaining a society in which the cltuen haa fullest individual freedom and the government primary and paramount role is the protection ol thai freedom PAOE THURSDAY, MARCH 1963 The Poisonous Tide The seemingly endless flow of human and industrial waste into our rivers and streams has become more than nature can handle. Sanitary engineers are working to stem the "poisonous tide" but they have been hampered by a shortage of adquate facilities. There is good reason for the existences of this problem in many areas. One of the major factors is that the population explosion is winning the race over modernization of old facilities and construction of new treatment plants. Nature itself could do the job when our communities were not so close together, and there was enough space between the cities to allow the water to cleanse itself naturally.

Today the waste discharge from many cities loads the water with substances that kill the cleansing underwater growth, use the purify ft ft ft ing oxygen and clog filtering gravels on the river bed with filth. In many areas treatment facilities are overwhelmed. If the capacity is insufficient to handle the normal flow, some of the waste material must be poured into the river in a raw state, receiving no treatment at all. Where new equipment has been provided and modern methods employed, up to 90 per cent of the organic matter can be removed before the effluent is discharged into the river. If every town and city had these modern installations the remaining 10 per cent would be removed through natural filtration.

The job of supplying this new equipment must be done by each individual community. Every citizen must give his support to legislation authorizing the purchase of needed materials. How is your town doing? ft Taxes And Obsolescence For all its inventive and industrial genius, the United States may soon be operating one of the most outmoded industrial plants of any developed nation in the free world. That statement is made by a business leader, writing in The Exchange, a magazine which is published by the New York Stock Exchange. And he tells the reason why.

The U.S. tax structure severely impedes capital formation. Some 86 per cent of our tax revenues are derived from levies on income and capital the highest such ratio for any industrial nation. Only 14 per cent comes from levies on consumption. Depreciation allowances, he then points out, are by far the largest source of funds for private reinvestment.

Yet, U.S. tax rules on depreciation give no recognition to the effects of inflation and are out of touch with the facts of modern technology. He cities the example of a turret lathe which his company bought in 1928 for S8.140. It has been fully depreciated and brought $675 from resale, so $8,815 was available to buy a replacement. But the cost of the new lathe, with roughly the same capacity, was $46,915.

That meant the company had to put an additional $38,100 into the pot. And since the money came from heavily taxed profits, the company had to earn about $80,000 just to break even. There is more and more concern about our ability to compete in world markets and with good reason. The development of the European Common Market, and the remarkable industrial resurgence of Europe, shows the way the winds of change are blowing. Certainly, our government should do everything within reason to give American enterprise and American labor the opportunity to buy and build the tools this competition requires.

ft War of Words And Trade "We're engaged in a communications war," says J. M. Patterson of the American Oil Company. "We and our way of life are challenged at home and abroad." He goes on to make these all-important points: "Forty four years ago Communism had nothing. Now it controls half the world and more than half its population.

They're confident. They're counting on their skill in psychological warfare disorient, confuse, di vide, undermine. They re pros, busy unde ing public confidence i management. "Past wars wen engaged i business and private really believe in it. People who will never sacrifice principle.

People who will never be bluffed. "We are not convincing when we go running to government to solve our problems or use political power to our own selfish gain! "We must practice our beliefs if we are to win converts! The foundations of freedom are: Individual responsibility, individual integrity, individual effort, individual courage and individual faith. We must have confidence in ourselves and in one another! We must work. "We must out-communicate them! The ultimate weapon in our struggle for individual freedom is a peaceful world is not a super bomb nor a rocket nor a spaceship, but the TRUTH, simply and courageously told day in and day out." New Franchise To Phone Co. Limit Terms To 35 Years The city council Monday, on motion of Aid.

Ruffolo. choir-man of the judiciary committee, moved to adopt a new telephone franchise ordinance. This was achieved only after several meetings with phone officials including a committee of the whole meeting of the council just prior to the regular meeting Monday. The franchise will be for 35 years with an annual determination each year for five years on whether or not the city will be entitled to more free service for official phones. This determination will be SUBURBAN Robert J.

Fiat lias been rec ommended for election as Republican Township Committeeman in Stickney TownShip at the April 10 primary by the Belter Government Association George Laird, SI N-STANDARD Bridge columnist, was a host Tuesday night at a panel discussion by three foreign exchange sludcnls al tht' Thornton Township High School Alvaro Z. Suamanabar, of Uuli-via. whii attends Oak I.awn High -School, was a member of the panel Bernard Mislich, local I.ihhy plant employee, recently re-ceived his year pin from that company, lie began with I.ibby in 19.12 in the catsup department, was transferred to the nean section and in 1948 entered his present job as mam ten? ice mechanic Another local l.llihy plant man. Frank Drutch, received Ins year pin this month. Shortly aficr Martins at I.ihhv's in 1932 he was transferred to the watch service, anil since lflM has been head watchman of the plant.

Clyde Bailey, of Itlue Island Communitv High School will be chairman of a March 2 session of the Illinois Business Education Association meetings 10 lie held in Peoria on March 1, 2 ami 3 He will also fill the same role at the group's First General Session scheduled to get underway there at 7:30 the oprninc evening Reuben Graff, of the Reuben R. Graff Blue Island, was reappointed to serve on the Executive committer of the Chicago Chapter of the Institute Scrap Iron A Steel an Karr, euperintendent af bland Public will be this area's representative who will appear on the program of the annual School Public Re lations conference on Saturday, March 10. at Illinois State Normal University. John C. Joans, Cily Clerk of Blue Island, announced this week the city has approved I he 1962 Bell Ringer Campaign for Mental Health.

May 14-20. sponsored by the Mental Health Society of Greater Chicago Mary Brandt, of Oak Lawn, announced that the main plank in her platform for reelection as Democratic Committeeman of Worth Township would be: "Township must have a fuil munity is to keep pace with the problems of population explo- More than 200 high school seniors from eight slates converged on the Monmouth College campus recently lo get a preview of college life Included in the group scheduled to attend Hie event were Jari Kunn ami Glenn Naeel, of Itlue Isl-land. and David Hampaniui, of Alsip Koonti, Ward and Robart Thompson were listed as incorporators of a new corporation. 12500 S. Kairwew which recently received a charter from the Secretary of S'ate.

This area's Selective Service office at 15418 Broadway. Mar vey will be closed next Tuesdav and Wednesday. March 8 and 7. due to a Conference which be held in Springfield for all uncompensated and compensated workers of tht stata. on a 5 year basis after the first five years.

The city will be allowed 40 free phones as a basis instead of the present 23 phones, with more allowed if a determination shows that the overall phone service increases by a ratio of 250 for each free phone allowed the city. The franchise will be enforced after approved and returned by the phone company. Representing the phone company were Carl Johnson, district commercial manager; Joseph B. Hoberman, Blue Island manager, who were accompanied by William Clarke, supervisor employ training program and former Blue Island manager who started the negotiations for a new franchise several years ago. The old franchise expired in 1954.

No Medical Is Necessary For S-S Policy No medical examination is necessary of any subscriber or a family household member if in apparent good health when making applicatiin for a SUN-STANDARD Emergency Protection Personal Accident Policy, a very necessary public service now available through this newspaper. This outslanding protection program was adopted by the SUN-STANDARD a of our deep concern over the alarming number of accidental deaths and injuries to folks throughout the nation. Experiences show that accidents strike people in all walks of life, regardless of age, occupation, finances, time or plan, even here in our own community. The expenses of accidents are costly and few families are prepared to meet such expenses While the policy cannot poa-sihly be expected to pay all accident expenses, it definitely provides tremendous fianscial IRRESPONSIBLE A man may hold the key to the situation, and still lack ambition lo see it through. -v high moral character and in tegrity to represent us in our dealings with nations and people.

We assume that these elected representatives will pursue their moral obligation to do their utmost In giving the peo ple that out their trust in them. the best of what qualifications they have. But this has changed and is continuing to change drastically. When a person is elected to Dubllc office in these chang ing times, they take on the idea that they have been given a free reien of anything thev de sire to do. Most of the time these ideas terminate with the politician way ahead and the voter way behind.

The individuality of the small man has been lost in the shuffle. A GOOD example of what I'm trying to point up is the University of Illinois extension hassle that is raging between Mayor Daley of Chicago and the peo pie of the Harrison-Halsted ar ea whose homes are in dan ger of being torn down. None of these people want to be uprooted, yet they don't seem to have any say in the matter. Mayor Daley and the trustees of the University want that particular the outcome will be is questionable. Another example of iron-fisted rule by our politicians is the tremendous waste involved in the function of our state government.

Taxes are raised against the will of the individu al, and yet the abortive use of state funds continues. OF COURSE, examples such as this, do not apply only to large cities and slate and fed eral government. Ihey are found in all forms of penny ante political groups. One man assumes the role of "king" and the that surround hn carry out his orders whether they be in the best interest of the people or not. We can thank our lucky that we still have the privilege of attempting to choose leaders and reorescnlati when they become loo big for their britches.

We can also give thanks to the individuals who are willing to fight this corruption. SUCH IS THE text of the following letter. And mind you forget the names mentioned just think of the principals involved in the issue. If such actions as mentioned don't bring your blood to a boil then just continue to go on your own complacent way. If they do stir you go to the polls enmasse and correct a deplorable condition.

The letter: "Dear Wiley, "At the regular monthly meeting of the Calumet Town ship Democratic Organization, held Thursday, Feb. 22. all hell broke loose. "After the reading of the mm ules of the last meeting, and treasurer's report, a motion was made by one of Mr. Ko-(ul's stooge? tn adjourn the "Ohl Ohl a week's work." UJILEV UJRTS0I1 -the b.i.

eye- our form of government the individual rights of the people are first and foremost. It is a government "of the people, for the people." There have been many wars fought to pre- these basic rights when It aDDeared that they might be in jeopardy. But in spite of all the countrv has had to endure to preserve this heritage, it is gradually being undermined by the political and personal ambitions of a selfish few. It is becoming more and more apparent that the desires of a lone individual mean nothing. He is being exploited to the extent that he is throwing up his hands in despair and exclaiming "What's the use?" IN OUR form of government we elect men of supposedly meeting.

Now this Is when the roof came down. Mr. Savage, the president, and a good friend of Mr. Kogut, attempted to adjourn without putting the motion to idiotic reasoning as to why the meeting should be adjourned Mr. Savage said he would open the meeting provided there was new business to be discussed.

And, I might add there was! "A motion was made that the treasury be frozen in order that funds would not be used by the incumbent for political cam paigning. Mr. Savage turned a pretty shade of pink, and, as he did all night long, once again screamed -you're out of "Now this was the first time Mr. Lawrence Petta was able to officially announce his candidacy for Committeeman to the organization. Once again, another puppet in the rear bellowed out: 'how can you run for Committeeman when you already hold an (as vice president of the organization).

Mr. Petta was accused of campaigning. Needleaa to amy, the fur started to fly again. It was pointed out that Kogut was officially endorsed by the organ ization (the precinct captains selected by him) and that this was official. It is my opinion and the opinion of some 300 17 precinct captains do not represent the organization.

This was proven when Savage walked out of the meeting and Petta, as vice president, stepped in and continued the meeting. In a voice vote, Mr. Petta was officially endorsed BY THE MEMBERSHIP, and if a count could have been taken about it would have been 300 to 50. "In conclusion, the meeting was a one-sided affair, as it has been since, as one spectator put it' 'Little Caesar' found out he had opposition from within the organization. "Hats off to Mr.

Petta for hi courage and determination and to the hundreds of young Demo crats Mr. Petta has brought into the organization who have come out of hiding and are beginning to see that this country has a two party system and not a dictator-type of government. P. THE DECISION of the cily ad-ministrators to install left turn signals at Burr Oak and Gregory excites great joy in me. I hope that the plan will be carried out to other busy intersections of our fair city.

It would be a tremendous aid in expediting traffic through our town. And while we're in the mood for clearing traffic efficiently, why not lower the boom on the Rock Island railroad for TWO CARS STOLEN Two aulos were slolen Monday. Feb. 28 from Blue Island. Gary L.

Cordon, 13505 Chath-am, told police his brother. John Gordon, who is in the Ar med Services, took his 1955 Oldsmobile from his address without his consent. A 1951 Oldsmooile with Illinois license plates DV 8825 was taken from the Rock Island Railroad lot on Vermont St. Owner of the car is Elaine Kelley. 3122 Emery Rob bins, according to police re-ports.

TRAFFIC DEATHS DOWN Traffic deaths in Illinois dur ing totaled 98. a reduction of 28 dealhs. or 22 per cent, from the same month last year, J. Payes. Jr.

director of the Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings, announced. In only one other Jan uary since 1930 has the number of traffic fatalities in Illinois fallen below 100. Payes said That was in when 87 persons were reported as having lost their in motor vehicle accidents. WASHINGTON BUREAU (Washington D.C., February 28, URBAN AFFAIRS A POLITICAL FAILURE President Kennedy's legislative program suffered a huge defeat last week, probably because the President and his trusted advisers failed to evaluate Congress correctly. The House of Representatives beat the administration proposal to establish a Cabinet level department of Urban Affairs by a vote of 264-150.

The size of the defeat surprised some veteran Capitol HiU observers. Of the 264 members of the House voting to reject the plan, 111 were Democrats. Democrats numbering 137 voted for the proposal with 13 Republicans joining them in this belief. THE LARGE number of Democrats voting against their leader and his plan, led House Repub lican Leader Charles Halleck of Indiana to predict that the plan will not become a big issue in the forthcoming November elections. It was viewed earlier as strictly a Democratic maneuver to get Republicans to vote against the measure so that much needed fuel for the crucial fall elections would be provided.

the effective manner in which they manage to snarl traffic at the most in opportune moments of the rush hour in the evening? There must be some legitimate explanation why the freight trains coming into the yards can't move faster than a snail's pace and why, when a switch engine has blocked traffic for a period of time, it doesn't move off the crossing and let the accumulated traffic through. The car dealer at Orchard and Western continues to park his unlicensed autos on the streets without any disturbance from the local police. I am informed the neighbors have appealed to the state police since no state license plates are displayed on the cars. Maybe they will get some action. I want to take this opportunity to commend the Park Board and the Recreation commission of Blue Island for the splendid Ice skating facilities they tup-plied to the citizens of Blue Island thus far this year.

I'm sure it's greatly appreciated judging from the attendance. I hope they continue this good work. A HARVEY SAVS: "It's te save at HPS IX where you got urety, too." The program was beaten solidly because of two reason: (1) The President and his advisers played a game of politics that would not do justice to a rank amateur. Thev reasoned that the Senate would be a body with more representation from the cities and would therefore support the proposal. The President called on the Senate for this much needed leadership.

THE POOR politicking in the affair came when they rushed the Senate to a decision before the time was right. The matter was still in a Senate Committee for further consideration when word reached the White House that the House would vote on the matter later in the week. The White House forced the Senate to take a vote which would make the Committee report the bill to the floor. It was hoped that the Senate would then be forced to a vote, approve the plan, and then the House (or the lower chamber as some still persist, in calling it) would follow established pattern and pass the bill. KENNEDY AND his men overlooked one thing.

Members of Congress be they Republicans or Democrats, memoers of the House or Senate respect each other and the position they hold. The Senate was not about to be railroaded into making the House follow them, and on Tuesday of last week voted 52-48 against the proposal of bringing the matter to a vote on the floor of the Senate. Strike One for the President, and a mark of poor taste against his record. (2) The President, early in his campaign for this post, announced that the new Secretary of Urban Affairs would be Robert C. Weaver.

This meant that a negro would be injected into the Cabinet for the first time in history. This was clearly a political maneuver to get the Republicans solidly against the proposal. It would make Kennedy look good in the eyes of the Northern Democrats and the colored vote in total. INSTEAD, THE Republicans lined up en masse against the proposal and were joined by many Democrats from the West and mid-West along with the expected Southern block of Democrats. The House vote waa Strike Two against the stumbling administration on this one.

The possibility of an Urban Affairs Cabinet Department is still alive, although not in this session of Congress. Kennedy, in his last news conference said: "There is not going to be one (Urban Affairs Deoartment) now, but there is going to be one sooner or later. You have too large a percentage of our population living in the city 70 75 to 80 per cent. They face many problems. The mayors of the co'intry and others who are most concerned with them have supported this proposal.

We are going to have an urban department. It may not come this year, but in my opinion it will become as necessary and inevitable as the Department of Agriculture or Health, Education, and Welfare." THE DEPARTMENT may become a reality, but the plan cannot be wrapped in such a transparent political shell if our astute legislators are expected to vote it into existence. On paper the outright political venture may have looked good, but any experienced Washington student could have predicted its eventual outcome from the start. The next time it comes to the mind of the administration they will have to remember that it has two strikes against it. Therefore, it will have to be guided with a professional touch.

KRUG EXCAVATING WINS EXPRESSWAY CONTRACT Krug Excavating 11835 S. Central Park Blue Island, will be awarded the contract by the county boad at their next meeting, March 5, to construct the Halsted St. grade separation (99th St.) of the South Expressway. The Krug bid, opened last week by the board, amounted to $455,128, according to reports. Subscribe To The Sun-Standard Telephone: you the Thursday by Blua io laland.

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