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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1958-05-08, Page 11AqIN II IN CANDIDATES' DEBATE FIZZLES—There was little argument when the two candi- dates 1'or the provincial by-election on Monday met on the same platform at a meet, ing sponsored by Farmers' Union 'Tuesday night in Hensel'. Both standard bearers gave speeches and a question period followed. Bob Taylor, centre, president of the Huron chapter, OFU, was chairman. PC candidate Charlie MacNaughton is on the left; Liberal Dr. Alex Addison on the right, —T -A Photo e w ��of SOUTH 1///RON and NORTH M/DOLES'EX r r r (l�� lj ► i PC Recomrnends Caution On Marketing Programs Dealing wih compulsory niar- keUng at the Farmers' Union meeting in Hensall Tuesday night, PC Candidate Charlie MacNaughton said "careful ex- amination and consideration of all pertinent factors should be undertaken before enabling legislation is sought and enact- ed with respect to other farm commod.ities." Mr. MacNaughton said this opinion was based on two ex. amples of compulsory market- ing — white beans in Ontario and the Canadian wheat board "one of which has met with outstanding success and the other which has in a large measure failed." He stressed be did not hold firm opinions • for or against compulsory marketing but he felt experience to date warrant- ed careful study before it is applied to other products. "The marketing of white I beans," he said, "is one of the - best example,' of producer and processor co-operation. The basic reason for its very evident efficiency is probably three- fold: "(a) The crop is not a large one in the general sense, and is. produced entirely in relative- ly confined areas; "MI Producer and processor have been able to reach a basis of mutual agreement and under- standing; "(c) Those most vitally inter- ested, producer and processor, have worked out On acceptable Means of .provid.ing their own contributory price stabilization program ." Operation of the wheat board, however, was an altogether dif- ferent story. "Forvarious reasons, it has not {fulfilled for many years, the very purpose for which it was created — to provide a market for the farm commodity over which it has complete authority. Yet the pro- ducer is compelled by law to rely on the board solely and cannot legally market his crop in any other manner. "We all know the rather dras- tic results which have attended this type of compulsory market- ing. The compulsory measures originally sought by producers are not only being evaded but in many instances contravened." Reports indicated that West- ern farmers are more inter- ested in marketing their crop than storing it against probably delivery quotas and at every opportunity are selling it for feed. within their own provincial boundaries at prices which in many instances are below estab- lished board prices. "It is, of course, difficult to say whether the vast surpluses of unsold spring wheat would have been liquidated if produc- ers had been allowed the option of marketing through the board or by other methods of,their own choice." • Mr. MacNaughton repeated the observations he Made about agriculture during his nomina- tion speech in April: that agri- culture is Huron's most import- ant industry; that marketing is the greatest single problem fac- ing farmers today; and that farmers should have a collec- tive voice in determining the value of what he produces. The Frost Government's .atti- tude toward marketing, he con - United, "is the fairest of any provincial government in Can- ada. Th.e need has been recog- nized in terms of legislation, new BALER that OUT -VALUES them all ! McCORMICK No. 46 Your baler dollar never went so far! Here's capacity that cuts cost -per -bale clown to size. Up to 13 tons per )sour according to farriner•reports. She just boles trrl:d bales! Come and see why—see positive power flow; extra wide feed opening; short, full floating auger; wide -sweets packer fingers. Almost a miracle! J3ig hay season staring you in the face? You'll be fortified with a 461 Date us for° a demonstration now, V. L saucer Sons PHONE 60.W; keg, 60. DASHWOOD which provides both the means land the authority for the farm (industry to develop methods of I marketing, and also to estab- llish the governing regulations required for • their efficient operation." The PC candidate said that, because Huron is one of the top agricultural counties in the prov- ince, "there should be no stronger voiee for agriculture in the legislature than that of the member for Huron. As your member, l would strive to pro- vide you with that voice." „,u, I u i a um,Oj a„u„Ngl„p q„N O,Itl1 Feldmans Comments On Pipelines By CARL HEMINGWAY On April 28, the agricultural board.,room was filled, to ca- pacity by farmers affected by the proposed pipeline from Strat• ford to Goderich. This meeting was called al the request of Don. Middleton, secretary-fieldman of Middlesex County Federation of Agriculture and member of the Ontario Fed- eration of Agriculture Pipelines and Land Acquisition Commit- tee, to supply the farmers with information on obtaining their rights for this inconvenience. This committee has been meet- ing regularly with cabinet min- isters concerned and, in the case of pipelines, with the Ontario Fuel Board for the benefit of all farmers. The first thing that we need to keep in mind is the fact that public services such as high- ways, railways, hydro, telephone and pipelines can cross your property in spite of any .incon- venience or objection you may have. In view of this, the federation has taken a determined stand that property owners must be paid compensation to cover this direct or indirect :loss. As a re- sult of their efforts the follow- ing regulations have been added to the 'Pipelines Act, for your protection: 1. The Company requiring the line must obtain permission to construct from the Ontario Fuel Board; 2. The property owner has 14 days after notice of a public hearing to give, written objec- tion; 1 If objection is laid, 60 days are allowed for investigation by departments o f government, farm organizations, municipali- ties and land owners; 4. The Fuel Board bas the right to impose on the company terms and conditions of con- struction and the use of a stand and casement contract; 5. The land owner has the right to appeal the offer of .cor tpensar tion to the government -appointed board of arbitration without cost;. (i. Inspectors will be appointed in to see that drains, fences etc. arc properly repaired. Mr. A. Crozier, chairman of tht, Fuel Board, assured the meeting that farmers who are not satisfied with the location of the line aiiould refuse to sign the casement, and they will then have the opportunity of slating their case before the Board. If the complaint is reasonable it will he upheld and the line moved.. The Federation is still work- ing on a satisfactory easement contract aid hope to evebtuallY succeed in getting the approval of ,the Fuel Board The following are the IJ.S, support prices on dairy precincts that nnay tic of interest td you: Manufacturingmilk, 3.3%,.. U/2 per cwt. $utter Gracie. A, 511.150 a. lb, Cheddar cheese, 32.Ise, Nonfat l)ry luilk, spray, 14.2U, roller, 12,23e. eoeeeexcrpn:u: Second Section EXETER, ONTARIO, MAY 8, 1958. Farmers Discuss Election Issues; •Debate Produces No Fireworks Grit Fears Overcrowding i Over New Hospital Plan The Ontario Government's have doubled from $60,000 to , "We should go back to the old hospitalization ,program, which , 5120,000 but we're not getting system of entrance examinations comes into effect January 1, ; any more graduates than we instead of the present system of 1959, fails to provide a solution; were 3 years ago. When the pushing students on before they to the problem of crowded hos- enrolment was 150, the number are ready,” • pitals, Dr. Alex Addison stated i of graduates was as high as it '. Turning to agriculture, he ; at the Farmers. Union meeting, l is now, with an enrolment of'said; ''I realize }tis a very im in Hensall Tuesday night. J X00. Something is radically ; portant industry in Huron and it The need for accommodation i wrong. ;.has many problems to work out. after the plan begins •operation t13utthesevary • will be greater than ever and problems, from day to day, week to week and hospitals are already seriously Tractor Group i month to month. There isn't any,' overcrowded, he said. I easy, quicksolution to them. It's! The Liberal candidate said Learns Safety :impossible to come up with a t grants should be provided to '• plan for agriculture that will; private nursing homes, such as Exeter 4•H Tractor i\lainten- solve all the problems.” t exist in Huron County so they erre Club held its first regular "If you elect me, I will work could Lake care of elderly people meeting last Week at SHDHS closely with the farm organiza-1 and relieve the hospital conges- tvit1i the president, Gordon tions and try to the best of my t Stan in rwoulde, charge. It was decided Lion. If the government gd ability to helpthe farmers.” � Tues - guarantee the rest homes 85.00 to hold the next meeting Tues- a day tient, wwn'y, 13, Dr. Addison said }t had been need theseforpabig, costlyse hospitaouldlst daClubbray leader' Hank Bellman, a its itspofarm for his party to draft we are building May." fieldman for the agricultural en- m program for the by Dr. Addison said that, es a gineering branch of the Depart- election eected only since theveeks leader agowas medical man, he felt he was meet of Agriculture, outlined the qualified to speak in the legisla• dudes of the club members lead- in up to Achievement Day, Be - tura on the operation of the ,•^ 'Naive' hospital plan, gunning May 1, each member He also fejt he could be of must keep a maintenance record Raps for one tractor. assistance in the erection of the Mr. Hellman showed slides Statements new hospital for retarded chit- dealing with the safe operation clren in the county. I ane sure of machinery. He also showed a that with the knowledge I have filen on the proper use of petrol - 1 could play an important :part cum. in the planning of the hospital so that. it would be an efficient operation." A� The Liberal candidate again 4-H Members scored the educational program, referring to his experience on Judge Disagree the Clinton Collegiate Board, "In 9 the past 10 -year period, our costs At the first regular meeting of the 4-11 Dairy Calf Club, held recently at the Kirkton home of Ross Marshall, members gained some practical experience in judging Holstein calves to assist then in selecting calves for their projects. Sale Of Horses Attracts Crowd Auction sale of 32 saddle horses, most of them from the west, attracted a crowd estimated at 300 to the farm of Lloyd Stan - lake, near. Exeter, last week. Top price was 8295 for a block sorrel mare purchased by a Thorndale man. Other prices! to ranged $165, g Buyers carne from Kitchener, London, Listowel and other dis- trict points. Local purchasers included El- mer Willis, Alan li'estcott, Jack Weber, all of Exeter district, and, Lloyd ?Iousseau, Zurich. Frank Taylor was the auction- eer. The horses were brought here by Dalton. Finkbeiner. "Statements across Ontario imputing that the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Board pur- posefully cooked a 'crooked' voter's list are naive and shock- ing," Gordon Greer, president of the Ontario Federation of Agri- culture stated recently. Mr. Greer was referring to public statements which have followed the recent decision by Justice McRuer, granting an in- junction against the holding of a peach vote by the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Board. Justice McRuer granted After Mr, Marshall had ac- the injunction on the grounds quainted the club members with that the O.F.P.:M. Board had what to look for in a dairy calf exceeded its authority in prepar- ancl Pat Marshall and Edward ing a voter's list, Ilan had named the various It is proper right and that g parts of bovine anatomy, mem- bers judged four junior calves and a class of two-year-olcl heif- ers. The practical experience thus gained became immediate- ly apparent when club leader Howard Pym announced the of- ficial placement of the animals and found it to be hotly disputed among the club members. The turnout at the meeting was good; len of the 13 members were present. t,,,,,,,,,,,n,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,n,„a,„,,,,,,.,iu,,,,,,,,,u„u„„t,,,, Q LOCAL TRADEMARKS, Inc. WE DO WHAT WE OUGHT To DO WHEW rr DOESN'T` INTERFERE WITH WHAT WE WANT'TCODO- Agent For Chipman Chemicals Every dollar invested in. Chipman weed kill- ers pays dividends. 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Board had purposefully cooked A political debate between the, now have two governments— two by-election .candidates in !provincial and federal—that are Huron county, sponsored by the ; willing .to do something about Farmers Union in iiensall Tues- it." - day night, didn't develop into Asked about t h e Liberal much of an argument, party's suggestions that the hos- Nor did the question and an- pita! for retarded children mar serer period produce much fire- not be built in Huron, the 'PC works because one of the candi.- candidate stated "it would def- dates—Dr. Alex Addison, the initely and positively be con• Liberal—refused to take part in structed on a site two miles it. south of Goderich." This has Progressive Conservative been confirmed by two cabinet Charlie MacNaughton handled ministers, he stated, and he ex. all the questions, which ranged pc.cted Premier Frost would. from price supports to daylight elaborate when he spoke at Gode* saving time. He was applauded rich Thursday night. frequently for his answers. Questioned about the financial Dr. Addison, who was well standing of the province, Mr received during his 10 -minute MacNaughton said he noticed speech prior to the questioning, that Liberal advertisements suffered some abuse later for charged the capitaldebt of $300 million refusal to participate. illion was 'the highest in the The doctor explained that his history of the province. ".On s position was based on his proles- ewr er han itahas besis en i errr, some it is sional training which demanded time," that a complete diagnosis be Concerning his views of day made before any action taken. light saving time, the candidate He felt h l 1 e would have study t o to y criticized severely h crto • dvariation the questions thoroughly before making any "snap" decisions periods municipalities. which existed among It should be uru. and this stand was lauded by form," he stated. the crowd at the time. What did he think about• the Sonne of those in attendance Farm Y"pion plan for defieiencq objected to his position. how- payments? "It would appear to ever, and several men derided have some merit and should be him for refusing to take part. given consideration," Questions fired at Mr. Mac- What about the closing of the Naughton, and his answers in- *canning factory at Exeter? eluded: Stating that be had anticipated Gordon Hill, Varna, president the question, Mr, MacNaughton of Ontario Farmers Union, asked produced two cans of peas—one if the PC candidate thought the of choice quality produced in price supports announced by the Canada and selling for 2 for 23¢, federal stabilization bill were the other of fancy quality pro - based on cost of production and, duced in the U.S. and selling for: consequently, fair to the farmer, 2. for 27S. "One .would naturally expect to pay more for the cans of fancy peas than for the choice peas but, in actual fast, they are selling for four cents less." This indicated, he said, that farmers can grow peas in. Cali- fornia, transport them here and sell thele for less than farmers can produce them here in Can- ada. This meant either one of two things—that, as Prime Min- ister Diefenbaker has said, Ca - up ,'crooked voter's list." nadian producers are entitled to more protection or they are pricing themselves out of the market. Other questions concerned un. equal contributionof school taxesby farmers as compared to those who had houses on small. lots of land, which Mr. MacNaughton said was an as- sessment problem; hospitaliza- tion insurance, licencing of Earnt trucks, government testing of milk, payments for condemned cattle in the brucellosis pro- gram, and car insurance. He said the new support for skim milk, for example, was about 60 cents per cwt. less than farmers could produce it, according to D.H.U.A. reports from Huron county. Mr. Rlaet aughton said that if the price didn't prove to be fair, it was up to farmers, through their organizations, to say so. "I sincerely believe that you "It is very unlikely that any government body which has been appointed to administer an act, and particularly, to super- vise farmer marketing votes, would have any motive to cook a crooked voter's list," Mr. Greer said. 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