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Published EVERY THURSDAY at CLINTON, Ontario, Canada, in the Heart of Huron County
R. a ATI= Editor., and Business Manager A. L, COLQUHOUN, Plant Manager
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1952
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Atterinpt To Spur Local Interest In Fair
SOME VERY, SENSIBLE suggestions were
made at the annual meeting of Huron Central
Agricultural Society in Clinton. Saturday after-
noon when time came to discuss improvements
in the programme presented at the annual
Spring Show which is expected to be held
here on June 4 this Year.
The chief criticism—implied and express-
ed—was the lack of local, interest as indicated
in the attendance of residents of the Town of
Clinton and surrounding area.
One remedy suggested was that the present
classes be continued, drawing some of the fin-.
est livestock in Ontario to the Fair, but that
there be added classes limited to local residents,
Another suggestion was that a Junior Fair
be held in connection with the senior show,
thus giving the younger farm boys and girls
an opportunity to step out and show what
they have to offer.
We are in entire agreement with these
suggestions and feel that they might help to
improve the present situation, in creating more
local interest in an already excellent show.
We are certain that the Fair Board will
have the support of the entire community in
its attempt to improve the standard and in-
crease the interest in an event that has become
traditional in Clinton each spring,
The Mayors May
ONTARIO MAYORS' and Reeves' Associa-
tion has presented a list of remedies for the
financial ills of the Province's municipalities
to the Ontario. Government's provincial-muni-
cipal committee,
The Association pointed out that the
"alarming increases" in the cost of social ser-
vices and education threaten the economic life
of the municipalities and quoted figures to
support the view.
It was decided to petition the Government
for a grant of at least $5 a person to carry
municipalities over 1952.
The Mayors' brief to the committee sug-
gested:
That municipalities should be given more
control over money spent by independent
horde Councils raise the money and school
boards spend it. Police commissions, library
boards and inter-provincial road commissions
Have Something
were included in the request for more control.
That education and social services should
be wholly paid for by the federal and provin-
cial. governments.
That municipalities receive more revenue
from the gasoline tax and motor vehicle lic-
ences to aid in keeping up good roads.
That conditional grants—money from the
government with instructions on how to use
it—be abolished. Such grants have a deterring
influence on municipal autonomy.
It is high time that real estate was re-
lieved of more of the mounting burdens of
taxation for social and educational services. It
has enough to do to. carry the load of rapidly-
increasing costs fee other necessary municipal
services.
It is to be hoped that the provincial-
municipal committee will give serious consid-
eration. to the arguments set earth by the
Mayors' and Reeves' Association.
Reality and. Common Sense
(By R. J. DEACIIMAN
THERE ARE CERTAIN members in the
House of Commons who would be happy if
only they could abolish taxation on certain
classes, shove up the taxes on others, tax
them until they could be taxed no more. They
would exempt the farmers from income tax---•
listen to the jeers at that comment—let labor
escape with the lightest possible taxes and
when it comes to big business piling Pelion. on
Ossa would be like digging a well in com-
parison with the things they !would de—if only
they had the chance!
Let us look at the situation rationally.
The consumer carries a substantial part of the
tax load.° The producer passes it on to the
consumer. He is the man at the end of the
line. Taxes must be• equitably distributed so
far as that is possible but there is no use
shouting with glee at the imposition of high
corporation taxes, excess profits taxes and oth-
ers of like ilk. They tend to restrict business
as we shall presently see and no sane man
wants to do that—not at least in these days
of rapid progress.
Let us see how these taxes are regarded
by the Minister of Finance, the Ron. Douglas
Abbott. He ought to have some idea about
them. He, of necessity, as long as he holds
his job, must bring down the budget which
sets the taxes imposed for the coming year.
Naturally he accepts praise and blame—takes
either as they come. Here, from him, is a
clear cut expression of opinion on the Excess
Profits Tax:
"I still believe that it is not a sound
tax except under very special circumstances,
and I do not believe we have reached that
point. A pert of what I said about the
excess profits tax, namely, that, it blunts
the goad to efficiency and that it invites
waste, applies also to high rates of "corp-
oration income tax. It Is, of course, a ques-
tion of degree. I say quite frankly, how-
ever, that I am not happy about corpora-
tion tax rates when they go over 50 per
cent. I think it is bad psychology to per-
mit people to say that more than half of
any income earned, or any savings made
will go to the government,
"There is also the point that corpora-
tion taxes involve double taxation; we tax
the corporation on its profits, and then
we tax the shareholder again on his
dividends. Moreover, we always. relied on
undistributed corporation profits to pro-
, ex-MP for North Huron)
vide a large fraction of the capital re-
o quired for expansion of our industries. At
this juncture in our affairs with heavy
capital investment contributing to infla-
tionary pressure, I shall not be too much
concerned if higher tax rates leave less
for reinvestment, but in the long run it
is a good thing for the country that busi-
ness should grow out of reinvested profits."
The earnings of labor depend upon the
capital invested per unit of labor 'employed.
I have stated that argument many times—the
figures are inescapable. Our labor leaders
should dig up the facts—make them clear to
the workers. Such an effort would be in-
valuable. It might alter entirely the relations
between the workers and those who are some-
times called the bosses. The course of action
followed by industry is normally as favor-
able to the workers as it is to capital.
• Everyone realizes that the earnings of the
workers of today are far higher than they
were three or four decades ago. How was
that brought about? Improved machines, even
with shorter hours, enables the worker to
produce more with less effort. Move back
through the past for a few decades and we
soon reach a level of production which would
not support the compensation of today. For
instance we are now living in 1952, the average
earnings per factory worker exceeds $2,000. In
1890 it was less than $300 per annum. Earn-
ings have increased with production, It seems
therefore only reasonable that the form of
taxation imposed must constitute a tax only
not a penalty on progressive effort.
What hope did the worker have for im-
proved conditions in 1890. Conditions must
have appeared hopeless. Yet as time went
on there came new and improved machines,
Power was applied to machinery. Steadily the
volume of production per worker began to
advance. Earnings kept pace with production.
Earnings are now and must continue to be
based on production.
What does the future hold for the work-
er? A steady improvement of conditions if
only we exercise our commonsense. The path
lies straight ahead. The adventurous mind of
man moves onward and upward. Wars are
not likely to be a permanent feature of world
conditions. The minds of civilized men range
ahead anticipating the coming of better con-
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Mrs. A. 0. Patterson, is spend-
Following arrangements that
have been made by the Bank
of Montreal with the National
Gallery of Canada to display
the Gallery's silk screen prints
in branches across the country,
two of these pictures have re-
cently been hung at the Bank's
Clinton office. Full-colour re-
productions of interesting sub-
jects, they strike a new note
in bank decoration, and will
make the office more pleasant
for both customers and staff.
The two equally striking
prints now hanging in the 13
of M's Clinton branch are "The
Plowman" by J. S. Hallam,
A.R.C.A., and "Beech Woods"
by F. 5. Haines, R.C.A. "The
Plowman" depicts, with satis-
fying realism, a scene familiar
to most Canadians and, at the
same time, gives an impression
25 YEARS AGO
The Clinton, blows-Record
ThursdaY, January 1921 Mrs. Frank Glew has returned home after spending a few weeks.
in Peterborough,
Mr. and Mrs. F. Towneend and
Miss. Gauley spent a few hours
at the home of William Balls
Tuesday night.
Mrs. E. Lyon, Londesboro,
spent several days last week
with Clinton. friends. Mrs. Robert Boyce, Mitchell, is
the guest of Murray and Miss
Mary Gibson this week.
Miss Thelma Ritz, Stratford,
was home in Bayfield this week-
end.
Dr. Newton-Brady is now Us-
ing a snowmobile which Walter
Westlake built for him.
Mr. and Mrs. 0, E. Erratt, Au-
burn, visited in Clinton one day
this week.
Joseph Silcock, Clinton, is vis-
iting friends in Toronto,
Mrs. C. H. Pollard, Seaforth,
and her daughter, Mrs. J. Percy
Cole, Brucefield, visited Mr. and
Mrs. M, Nediger and Mr. and
Mrs. E. 3, Welsh, last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sloman and
Miss Joan are visiting the form-
er's father ie. town at present.
Owing to the deep snow in the
North Country and the lack of
roads, it was impossible for the
children to attend the School
Car school, which Mr. Simian
was teaching, and a holiday cis
being• taken, until the severe
weather is- over, about March 1.
Miss Helen Gerrie, Bayfield,
gave the pupils of her room a
treat on Saturday last when she
took them for a sleigh ride and
be the theatre in Clinton. After
the return drive, supper was
served at the Lakeview Hotel.
The pupils all enjoyed the out-
ing very much.
Officers of Clinton Horticultur-
al Society for 1927 are: Presi-
dent, C. G. Middleton; 1st vice,,
W. e. Cook; 2nd vice, Miss W.
O'Neil; secretary-treasurer, H. E.
Rorke; auditors, R. E. Manning
and G. R. Paterson,
40 YEARS AGO
The Clinton New Era
Thursday, January 25, 1912
Rev. W. E. Millson, Trinity
Church, Stratford, has received
a call from Ontario Street Meth-
odist Church, Clinton, to take
position venated by Rev. T. W.
Cosens.
Miss Elsie Lyon, Mullett Town-
ship, spent a few days last week
with Miss Maggie Shepherd, Hare
lock.
Mrs. Bert Jones, Dungannon,
has returned home after spend-
ing a few days with Mrs. F.
Woods, Londesboro.
We are pleased to state that
Mrs. George Baird, Stanley
Township, is recovering from an
attack of grippe.
Mrs. E. M. McLean, London, is
the guest of Mrs. W. R. Counter.
Mrs. H. B. Combe and children
are visiting with relatives in
Stratford.
Mrs. H. T.. Rance and Mrs.
Farran are entertaining their
lady friends at a "500" party to-
night.
Standing of local hockey teams:
Won Lost
St. Marys 6 0
Clinton 4 3
Goderich 4 3
Seaforth 2 3
Mitchell 0 7
Willis Church Choir sponsored
a concert by the Stevenson Male
Quartet, Toronto, assisted by
George Fox. The concert of
vocal solos, quartets, and violin
numbers was enjoyed by every-
one.
James Boyce, Brucefield, has
received delivery of an auto-
mobile, shipped from Toronto.
The Clinton News Record
Thursday, aInuary 25, 1912
Clinton Motor Car Company
has completed one one-ton truck;
the first vehicle to have been.
manufactured there so far,
MUSIC
MRS. FRANK SPEAIGHT
Teacher of Piano and Theory
Pupils prepared for Examinations
Phone Clinton 405
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lag a few weeks with Buffalo and Toronto friends.
N. W. Trewartha, Holmesville,
has returned from a. visit to
Montreal last week. He expresses
belief in the possibilities in an extensive poultry business near
Edith Rathwell, Stanley Town-
ship, has been visiting friends in
Bayfield.
Clinton Poultry show held. in
the town hall last week, was a
success. Among prize winners
were: John Rice, Rhode Island
Reds; A, J. Grigg, game birds;
Rey. J. H. Osterhout, Sondes-
bore, spent Tuesday in Wing-
an illustrated talk about China,
in Gorrie.
Miss May Rance is in Owen
Sound, where she takes part this
evening in a concert.
Mrs. Walter King, anet Miss
Ruth Ball spent the weekend as
guests of the former's sister, Mrs.
John Bennett, Blyth.
Mrs. 3, E. Barnwell, Varna,
was the guest of her sister, Mrs.
J. T. Reid of town, for a few
days last week.
The concert held in. Willis
Church last week is conceded the
best of the season. Clinton aud-
ience was pleased to hear Rich-
ard Foster, former Clinton boy.
Mr. Foster's fine bass voice does
hearty justice to sea chanties.
Letters to Editor
TELEPHONE ADVERTISING
Mr. R. S, Atkey,
Editor,
The News-Record,
Clinton, Ont.
DEAR SIR:
Our advertising plans for 1952
provide for using about the same
lineage as in 1951, and we will
continue M depend on the news-
papers as the backbone of our
efforts to keep the public in-
formed about the telephone busi-
ness.
We are grateful for your as-
sistance and friendly cooperation
in the past. Your expert hand-
ling of our material has helped a
great deal in making Bell ad-
vertising useful and effective.
Yours very truly,
P. J. McGinnis,
Advertising Manager,
The Bell. Telephone Company
of Canada
Montreal, Que.
January 17, 1952
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Quick Canadian Facts
.. from Quick Canadian Facts
1. What is the predominant racial
strain of Newfoundland's pop-
ulation'
2. What is the main legal reason
for taking a periodic census in
Canada?
3. In 1939 the average work-
week in Canadian industry was
48 hours. What was it in 1951?
4. How many hours difference in
time between Newfoundland
and the Yukon?
5. Will cost to the taxpayers be
greater for Family Allowance
payments or for the universal
old age pensions?
ANSWERS: 5. Each will cost
about $325,000,000 this year, 3.
Less than. 43 hours. 1. English.
4. 5% hours. 2. To adjust rep-
resentation in the House of Com-
mons.
(Material supplied by the Ad-
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the handbook of facts about Can-
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Scientists say fluorine, which
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teeth.
or space and distance. "Beech,
Woods," somewhat similar in.
colour and mood, is a refresh-
ing landscape of cool, green.
woods and quiet water.
Each picture has been. design-
ed especially for the silk screen,
a process which employs a ser-
ies of stencils in order to print
with oil paint directly upon
paper.
H. 0, McCurry, Director of
Canada's National Gallery, says
the Bank's plan to supply these
pictures to its branches from
coast to coast is having far-
reaching effects on some phases
of the work of the Gallery.
W. H, Robinson, local B of M
manager, is pleased that 'his
office has been included in. this
scheme. He cordially invites
local residents to drop in soon
and see the new pictures.
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Green's, White Leghorns,
T. 3, McNeil, Arconas; Tom
ham, Wednesday evening he gave
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ROY N. BENTLEY
Licensed Public Accountant
15 Warren St., Goderich, Ont.
Telephone 152W
ERNEST W. HUNTER
Chartered Accountant
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Phone 3-9701
RONALD G. IVIcCANN
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Phones: Office 561; Res. 455
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OFFICE HOURS:
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Commercial Hotel, Seaforth,
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Clinton
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Officers 1951—President, E. J.
Trewartha, Clinton; vice-presi-
dent, J. L, Malone, Seeforth;-man-
eget' and secretary-treasurer, M.
A. Reid, Seaforth. Other direct-
ors: S. 11, Whitmore, Seaforth;
Chris Leonbardt, Bornholm; Ro-
bert Archbald, Seaforth; John H.
MeEwing, Blyth; Frank McGregor,
Clinton; William Alexander, Wal-
ton; Hervey Fuller, Goderich.
Agents: 3, E. Pepper, Brucefield;
It. F. IVIcKereher, Dublin; William
Leiper, Jr., R.R. 1, Londesboro;
3. IT. Prueter, Brodhagen; Selwyn
Baker, Brussels.
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Phone 791. Main St., Seaforth
Hours: 9 am - 6 pm.
Wed. 9 - 12.30; Sat. 9 am - 9 pm
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SLOAN BLOCK, CLINTON
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