The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 19, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 May 1984 — Page 13

Big auto bonuses arouse furor

By EDWARD THORLUND

The biggest furor in the nation’s automotive industry, tied closely to the health of the national economy, was touched off recently when several U.S. auto companies announced huge bonuses for executives. Bill Brock, the Reagan Administration’s Trade Representative, reacted with a sharp indictment of excessive bonuses (some over $1 million). He said the administration would not ask the Japanese to continue their quota system limiting car exports to the U.S. next year. (He said the administration would not ask the Japanese to continue their quota system limiting car exports to the U.S. next year. (He had said that earlier but it then got little media attention.) With car sales running over 30 percent above a year earlier, in late April, the auto industry seemed in healthy condition — and in a situation which will

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mean increased worker benefits this summer (to avoid a strike), and that will probably push car prices up next year. If it does, with Japanese competition increasing, and tending to lower prices, 1985 may not be nearly as good for the U.S. companies as 1984. Very high automobile sales are currently matched by high retail sales. Sears, the nation’s biggest retailer, reported sales up over 9 percent in April. K-Mart and Penney’s, the next two largest chains, also reported good gains — Penney’s even better than Sears and K-Mart gains. The stock market takes all this sales and earnings news in stride, and languishes, not knowing whether higher interest rates are going to cool off the recovery or not. If auto sales are down next year, that could take some of the pressure off interest -rates, ironically, and lead to lower rates. *

FOOD ■■ & - W NUTRITION ■ -- -a' By Jill McKowen ' Extension Agent, Home Ec. Wilf / /

Tofu ■ the once and future food

You can do just about anything to a soybean; sprout it, ferment it into soy sauce; grind it into flour; isolate the protein for use as a meat product, or extrude and texture it into imitation meat and fish products.! While agribusiness spends S2O million a year on high-technology research into soy foods, consumers are increasingly turning to tofu,'the ancient staple of Oriental diets, as an inexpensive source of protein. Tofu, more familiar to some as bean curd, is the curd of soy ‘milk.’ Tofu is made by soaking soybeans, then grinding them into a puree. The puree is cooked and then filtered and the curd is precipitated by the addition of a coagulant, most often nigari (magnesium chloride), other magnesium or calcium salts, lemon juice or vinegar . The curds are placed in pressurized containers to give them their shape and texture and drain off the excess whey. Fresh tofu is highly perishable, and should be eaten within several days of processing. The first sign of tofu deterioration is syneresis, the seperation of the liquid from the curd. Silken tofu, which is made with a heat process, has a considerably longer shelf life than other tofus, and at least one brand of silken tofu may be stored at room temperature. There are several different kinds of tofu available; they vary in moisture contest, texture and flavor. All, however, are custard-like and bland. Tofu picks up other flavors readily. Tofu is often fried and flavored with soy sauce and garlic; it may, however be broiled, pan-fried, or cooked in soups. While some report success in substituting tofu for soft cheeses, it does not melt; reliable recipes are needed to substitute tofu for cheese. Tofu is a generous source of high quality vegetable protein. It is low in fat, calories and sodium.

Tofu is available at health food stores, fruit and vegetable markets and in some supermarkets in the fruit and vegetable section. It usually sells for about 70 cents to $1.09 a pound. Tofu recipes follow: TOFU MAYONNAISE (Makes 1 Cup) At last a delicious mayonnaise that is easy to make at home — it takes less than a minute — is low in fats and calories and is entirely free of cholesterol. Commercial mayonnaise, by comparison, must, by law, contain at least 65 percent fats — and most homemade varieties have even more. The following recipe, which serves 4 to 5, contains a total of only 466 calories, whereas, an equal weight of commercial- mayonnaise contains 1820 calories, or four times as many. 6 oz. Tofu, drained and pressed if desired; or firm tofu I *6 to 2T. lemon juice or vinegar 2T. oil tsp. salt' Dash of pepper (optional) Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree for about 20 seconds, or until smooth. Store in refrigerator. CHEESY TOFU BALLS 1 lb. Michiana tofu 3 eggs, beaten *4 cup bread crumbs *4 cup onion, minced *4 cup parmesan or romano cheese, grated >4 tsp. garlic powder *4 tsp. oregano A tsp. thyme 'A tsp. black pepper 3 4 cup cheddar cheese, grated Pinch of cayenne, if desired 2 T. oil Drain and mash tofu; mix in all ingredients except oil. Shape into one-inch balls. Saute in hot oil.

turning to brown. Can be served as hors d’oeuvres or add your favorite Italian tomato sauce and serve with pasta. TOFU-CHEESE-EGG QUICHE 1 lb. tofu l 4 onion, thinly sliced 4-5 mushrooms, thinly sliced IT. oil V 4 cup wheat germ or 10” pie shell 2 T. sesame seeds 1 tomato, thinly sliced 1 cup cottage cheese 2 large eggs 2 T. whole wheat flour *4-*4 cup grated hard cheese Saute onion and mushrooms in oil; drain on paper towel. Lightly grease pie plate; sprinkle with wheat germ to cover, or use pie shell. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Spread onion-mushroom mixture over seeds ; top with half the tomato slices. Blend tofu, cottage cheese, eggs, and flour. Add hard cheese, reserving some for topping. Pour into pan and arrange remaining tomato slices on top. Sprinkle with reserved cheese. Bake at 350* for 30-40 min. TOFU CHEESECAKE 24 oz. tofu, or 1 lb. tofu and 8 oz. cream cheese 2 eggs % cup honey or 4 cup sugar IT. vanilla 2 T. vegetable oil IT. lemon juice 'A tsp. nutmeg V 4 tsp. salt 19” graham Combine all cheesecake ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Pour the filling into crust and bake at 350* for 40 min., or until golden brown. • TOFU ICE CREAM 16 oz. fresh tofu *4 cup peanut butter 1(4 bananas 2 T. lemon juice 1-2 T. honey Place all ingredients in blender and “blenderize” until smooth; freeze. Top with shaved bitter chocolate and pecan pieces. Over SB,OOO damage in accident David M. Glassbum, 20, 60969 Deerfield Dr,, Goshen, and Jed Pearson, 33, r 3 Columbia City, were involved in a mishap Tuesday morning at 10:51 a.m. at SR 13 and Lynwood Dr., Syracuse. Damages totaled over SB,OOO. Pearson, who was driving a truck owned by the State of Indiana Department of Natural Resources, was traveling north op SR 13 and slowed to make a right turn onto Lynwood Drive when Glassbum’s auto struck tne rear of the boat trailer, also owned by the DNR. Damage to the 1974 Ford driven by Glassbum was estimated up to $2,500 and the DNR truck sustained up to $5,000 damage. Damage to a boat, motor and trailer was estimated at $2,500.

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RETIRING — Fairfield School Surperintendent Marvin Ward, a resident of North Webster, was honored for his 16 years of service to the corporation at a retirement banquet on Monday night. Pictured above. Ward poses with a collection of old family photographs which were on display at the banquet. (Photo by Tom Charles)

Bremen's Firemen's Festival

The Bremen Fireman’s Festival will take place July 3 to July 7, with planners pointing to “one of the cleanest midways in northern Indiana.” Parade July 3 There will be a parade through downtown Bremen July 3 at 6:30 p.m. People interested in the parade should contact Bob Whitsei, P.O. Box 364, Bremen, Ind. 46506. On July 4, the Bremen Hobby Shop will sponsor a radio controlled car rally, the Firecracker R&F, from 1 to 5 p.m. There will be off-road racing, sprint oval.

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truck pull and frog jumping contests. Practice will start at 10 a m. and there will be S2OO in prizes and trophies. Dance, Fireworks A U-93 dance will be held at 7:30 p.m., July 4, followed by fireworks at 10:30. In addition, several fire departments will compete in a waterball contest July 4, at 10 a.m. Teams from northern Indiana and southern Michigan will take part. There will be both men’s and women’s teams. On July 5, at 7:30 p.m., there will be h lightweight horse pull,

then on July 6, the heavyweight horse pull will be held, starting at 7:30 p.m. A Kiddies Day takes place July 7, from 1 to 5 p.m. The festival will end with an Antique tractor pull, beginning at 5 p.m. All proceeds from the fair will go towards purchasing new fire equipment. Advance tickets can be obtained at Koontz Hardware, Tener’s Bakery, Leepers Grocery, Allen Pharmacy, Hooples Tavern, Woodie’s Supermarket, Hooks Drugs, Meisters Drugs, Kenney’s Super Foods.

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