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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1964-04-02, Page 2Be Sure 'To Attend The But It's not lie down GvESTARKLE Productive parliarrvertt Now that disclosure of the full story on. Ontario's controversial police commission act amendment has been assured, citizens will fel- low with interest the details as they are re- vealed in committee hearings. Until these are ever, judgment on the debacle must be re- served. BY W. H. A, THOMAS, MIDDLESEX WEST MP protect itself Against organized erime by deal- ing effectively with those involved in it, Obviously, these provisions will have to be debated by the legal lights but there's one thing the public should make clear to the law- makers, regardless of whether or not this was harmful legislation. This simply is that we want legislation Which will deal effectively with organized crime wherever it festers throughout this prov- ince. We need safeguards for the innocent, it's true, but it's equally important that law enforcement agencies have the power to blot out the insidious, rotten, rampant ringworm which organized crime can inflict upon a dem- ocratic society. The legal profession has much sport dis- playing its concern over protecting the indi- vidual, whether innocent or not, Let it show as much responsibility in the protection of so- ciety. Ford Former Night Thursday, April 9 8:90 tarry Snider Motors Films • Light Refreshments. USED CARS The first 26 days of the see-- ono session of the 26th Pare nament, which was completed March 26, were as productive a period as any similar period that T have experienced in the six and one-half years that it has been my privilege to occupy a seat in the House of Commons, '63 FORD CUSTOM SEDAN, automatic, radio, 2 tone, V-8. Only At the insistence of press, public and opposition parties, Prime Minister Robarts has agreed to withdraw sections which were pur- ported to constitute denial of individual rights or civil liberties. These seetions; among other things, would have permitted the police com- mission to jail witnesses who refused to answer questions. In defence of the legislation, Prime Minister Robarts asserted and re-confirmed the opinion .of the crown's law officers that the sections do not infringe on individual free- dom. They were designed to help the province $2,250 The 8-day throne speech cie• bate has been finished; the 6- day budget debate is nearly fin- ished and at least three very important legislative acts af- fecting the future of Canada have been introduced into the House and partly processed, These are the Columbia River Treaty, the Redistribution Act and the Canada Pension Act. The Columbia River Treaty bill and the Redistribution bill have been referred to house committees for detailed study before further processing by the house. Both of these bills when finally passed will bring great changes to the lives of our Ca- nadian people, While the ef- '62 FORD GALAXIE 500 SEDAN, 6 cyl., radio, automatic, 2 tone $1,995 '62 FORD FAIRLANE SEDAN, V-8, radio, stick shift $1,895 These 26 days havebeenbusy days. The government has worked hard and so has the op- position. There have been• the usual flurries of political acri, reony, but, on the whole, Pare liament has been as well be. hayed as usual and good pro- gress has been made with the sessional work. - $1,800 '58 FORD FAIRLANE 500 SEDAN, V-8 automatic '60 PONTIAC 4-DOOR HARDTOP, V-8, automatic '59 FORD FAIRLANE SEDAN, 6 cyl., 2 tone, automatic, radio $1,250 $990 '58 MERCURY SEDAN $850 '61 ANGLIA, new tires, something for the wife .„ $650 '56 METEOR SEDAN, V-8, 2 tone $450 '53 CHEVROLET COACH, cheap transportation $150 ONE MAN'S OPINION by John C. Boyne With the same enthusiasm? Looking forward to Canada's centenary, the Goderich Signal-Star digs up an interest- ing account of the celebration in Huron Which marked the dominion's birth. Here's what The Huron Signal, publish- ed at Goderich, said about the days' events: "The New Dominion was ushered in by the loyal people of the County of Huron in a most joyous manner. All classes of settlers seemed to appreciate the great change that was about to take place in our political rela- tions as colonies, and all entered heartily into the preparations for the celebration of an event so important. The gathering of the vari- ous corps forming the Huron Battalion of Vol- unteer Militia at the County Town marked it as the proper place in which to unite the feel- ings and sentiments of the loyal inhabitants of this great country, and we are happy to be able to say that the program drawn up by an energetic committee of management of our townsmen not only attracted one of the largest gatherings we have ever seen in Goderich, but also gave universal satisfaction. "The birth of the New Dominion was ushered in by the ignition of a huge bonfire on The Square between midnight and one o'clock in the morning. When the flames had subsided, the boys, who had made up their minds to be out all night so as to be up early in the morning, amused themselves by hoist- ing a huge white flag on the top of the Ameri- can Consul's flagstaff, barricading door steps, etc. Others laughed at the folly displayed. "At daybreak a party of artillerymen fired five or six rounds .from Big Bess, a canon overlooking Lake Huron at The Point. "The gathering of people commenced at an early hour. From all parts of the County, by private transportation, on foot and by means found convenient, crowds of well-dress- ed people poured into Goderich, Old men and their aged wives, stout middle-aged farmers with their better halves and children, young men with their gaily be-ribboned lasses, by the score, all determined to have a day of rejoic- ing. TRUCKS '60 FORD COMBINATION DUMP, 900 tires $2,250 '62 FORD 6 cyl., ranchero, automatic, radio. An ideal car or light delivery truck Salesmen sicken "An excursion train arrived with 500 visitors and the boat, Silver Spray, docked with a large number of passengers. Many thousands of people were on hand by noon, It was a splendid sight to stand at The Square and look down West Street towards the lakefront. The sidewalks were packed with a moving mass of human beings, all the way down to the bank of the Lake. "Volunteer militia companies arrived by train and by wagons. They came from Sea- forth, Clinton, Bayfield, Exeter, Goderich Township, Huron Rifles as well as the Gode- rich Artillery. Before a vast assembly on The Square, Goderich's Mayor opened the ceremonies fol- lowed with prayers by the Church of England minister and remarks from various prominent citizens. Then, Goderich's Mayor read the Proc- lamation from The Queen which officially united The Provinces of Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick into one Dominion under the name of CANADA." Precisely at noon there was the roar of canons from two gunboats in Goderich harbor and the sharp rattle from volunteers' rifles. A Goderich-built schooner, which could carry 10,000 bushels of grain, was launched. Other features on the day's program were: boat races, short boat trips on the lake; games on The Square; eating candy; Bayfield Band mu- sic; a minstrel show; a strawberry festival; and the inevitable drinking at Colborne Inn. Fire- men concluded the day with a torch-light pro- cession at eleven o'clock at night." The Huron Signal concluded the report with the statement that "The day's program was a big success" and finished off with the possibly relative observation that "Good order and decorum prevailed throughout." Will our centenary celebration in 1967 be as whole-hearted, as demonstrative and as confident of the future as that of the pioneers in Huron back in 1867? asks the Signal-Star. Besides showing their spirit in a more open manner back in 1867, 'the residents of Huron were more numerous. The population then was at least 15,000 more than it is now in 1964. $2,000 '55 CHEVROLET VAN $600 '52 MERCURY PICK-UP, new tires $200 give you a set of books be pre- pared to pay in the neighbour- hood of $500.00 at least. They also advise that they have, and I quote "a pre-publi- cation offer with no gimmicks, gadgets or book case for $ 324,00". Now, that's nice to know but you don't see that ad- vertised in big black letters. This is the "wholesale" price I guess it's one the salesmen won't use you may be sure. Because they use the gimmicks, gadgets and bookcase deal to the hilt — after all they are giving it to you! I am not implying that a good encyclopaedia is not worth the price —to some families it is. I am objecting loudly and pub- licly that these people have completely junked simple honesty and truth. I object to the deceit, the perversion, the slip- periness of the methods. Personally, I cannot afford that kind of money for a set of my own, nor could my parents. So I was forced to go through seven years of university with- out one. They are, of course, available in schools and public libraries. I am not knocking all mer- chandisers or all door-to-door salesmen either, But surely it is time for all of us to ask; "Is what I am saying about this really true? Is it accurate and is it honest?" People appreciate honesty and the appreciation rises as it becomes increasingly rare in our life of buying and selling. TRACTORS fects of the Columbia River Treaty will for most Cana- dians be economic and indirect, the effects sif the Redistribution Act will be felt directly in nearly every home in the land. The Canada Pension P la n passed the resolution stage in one day so that a pill could be brought forward without delay for consideration by the house. There will be no further work done on this legislation until after the Easter recess. In the meantime, it is likely to come before the federal-pro- vincial conference, and the at- titude of the provincial pre- miers to the proposed Act may have a profound effect on the direction which the debate takes when the act itself comes up for consideration in the house. If both Quebec and Ontario are willing to participate in a na- tional pension program, the chances are its success would be much improved. If, how- ever, either one or both of these key provinces decide to go it alone, the future of the legislation will be in doubt. The Easter recess extends from March 26 to April 6 and will be appreciated, as all holi- days are. For many, there will be no break because the federal- provincial conference take s place during this time. This conference will be of more than u s u al importance. Federal- provincial relations are one of the most pressing problems in Canada at this time, and much of this conference will be de- voted to these relationships, The want-of-confidence votes which are part of the regular routine in the budget debate, contained little excitement. The various groups in the opposition voted in such a way that the government was never serious- ly threatened with defeat, nor was there any concerted attacks on any particular phase of the budget proposals. There are six more formal occasions when the government will be tested during this ses- sion. These occur in connec- tion with the six 2-day supply motion debates which the rules provide as opportunities for the opposition to attack the government on any subj e c t which they may choose. It is felt, however, at the present time that the chance of serious- ly embarrassing the govern- ment on any of their present proposals is remote, There are sharp differences of opinion concerning some fea- tures of the proposed Canada Pension Plan but these are likely to be thrashed out in committee rather than in the house, and the present feeling is that the government is rea- sonably secure. One can never tell however as political storms of great intensity can blow up at a moment's notice. '62 ALLIS CHALMERS 270 diesel, 3-point hitch, very low hours $2,000 '58 INTERNATIONAL B-250 DIESEL $1,350 '52 FERGUSON $700 '50 FORD TRACTOR $600 '53 ALLIS CHALMERS B and scuffler $395 '44 CASE S C $250 FERGUSON 2-FURROW PLOW $100 COCKSHUTT GRINDER $50 Larry Snider Motors Ltd. Ford Fairlane Falcon and Ford Trucks DIAL 235.1640 EXETER fitieNnAN, BY THE EDITOR Don Southcott At the top of the community class of the Christmas parade) since the campaign to instal the floor in the arena. 50 YEARS AGO Mr. Jos. McDonald, Hay, gave a large wood bee Tuesday after- noon. Sam Elliott and Robert Hatter were in charge. The evening was spent in dancing and other harmless amuse- ments. The new orchestra of Credi- ton EIJI3 Sunday School was quite a feature Sunday, It made its first appearance with five violins. Other instruments will be added. J. Elgin Tom IPS made his official inspection last Wednes- day afternoon at Hurondale school. Be was accompanied by Miss Bell McDougall of Lum- ley school. He left a picture of the King and Queen and family. There are others whose efforts should be rewarded with honors, too . . . Works Supt Jim Paisley for his work in organizing the horticultural society . „ . Caven Presbyterial Circle which has undertaken an am- bitious, and we hope rewarding, hobby horse fair for April 1'7 and 18 . • . the people behind Exeter's minor hockey program which is consistently producing playoff teams . . Harvey Langford of Lucan and the people wild organized the tribute to him and to the outstanding Irish sportsmen Saturday — that's an effective way to maintain community pride. Far from least on the honors list to date come the works committees of Exeter council whose efforts to bring planning and co-ordinated development to the drainage, sewerage and roads program have been sound. This period under Mayor Eldrid Simmons has been one of the Most productive in the town's hi story. Since this Is "marking time" for teachers, evaluating the exams written by students throughout the area, per- haps I can use that excuse to hand out some marks to district people who have been taking tests in citizenship. You certainly have to give an "A", If not an "A-plus" to Bob Mayer and Bill Lamport for their efforts toward providing better telephone communi- cations between Usborne and Exeter- At the cost of considerable time and expense, these two farmers se- cured 150 names on a petition calling for free-toll service between the Kirk- ton exchange and the Exeter line. They also sought, and got, support from the Exeter community. Their groundwork was so well laid that the Ontario Telephone Commission °Metals were easily convinced of the merit of the petition. When I arrived, somewhat late, at the meeting in Kirk- ton, Tuesday, it wasn't a question of whether such a service should be tablished but when it would be done. V. B. Flynn, chairman of the cool- mission, paid tribute to the "business- like way" the request was presented; TIP TOP Medalist Your best bet at $6495 Messrs. Frank Squire, Del- bert Morley, and Clarence Mill- son of Whalen were in St. Marys Saturday and each purchased a new Cam2p5byelEl AbRu YEARS AGO Milford Merner has purchas- ed the butcher business and property of Main Street, Dash- wood, from E. Tiernan & Son. Ward Fritz, Zurich, and Hen- ry Zimmer, Da shwood, pur- chased Credi to n blacksmith shop from Mrs. Dan Mclsaac, Earl Zimmer will conduct a garage business and Joseph Bullock will continue the black- smith business. A complimentary banquet will be tendered the members of Exeter hockey team in the Cen- tral Hotel Friday evening. The advisability Of setting up an athletic association to super- vise all sports in EXOter will be considered. The Exeter Horticultural So- ciety in eo-operatiOn with the Lions Club are considering the planting of trees on Exeter streets. Any citizens wishing trees planted ie front 01 their property are to notify Mrs. N. J. Dore, president of the• society. 15 YEARS AGO The loyal Canadian Airforce celebrated April 1, its Silver jubilee, At Centralia the bc- casiton was celebrated with an anniversary dinner. Joe Creech was hated niana, ger of the Exeter baseball team at a meeting in the town hall tor which president Bill Allison presided. Preceding his sermon at James Street pd 'Sunday morn- tog ReV, It .1., Snell had a special message in Weltornilig into the botriiiiien, Canada's tenth pro, vince i Newfoundland, March 81. Elgin VicKinieyy, iattner of Stanley township, has been se- lettdd td daffy The Progres- sive-Conservative banner for the riding of .ilttron-pettli in the next rederal election. I don't know about you but I am sick and tired of dishonest sales techniques. We are con- stantly bombarded with ridicu- lously idiotic commercials which utilize "hidden persuad- ers" to tell a lie, Yet I find in my travels that the one aspect of merchandising that is really beginning to get people "riled up" is the door- to-door salesman. Even I am beginning to find satisfaction in the crack, "we shoot every third salesman and the second one just left". Recently our area has been hit a low blow by the magazine subscription boys. Their tech- nique is an old one —"we're working our way through school; we hope to win a valuable schol- arship". I don't have the facts to call it crooked in this case, but I do know that similar arguments have been used by similar types for years. They have one desire — to sell you quickly before you have time to realize you have been taken. While I was on the west coast I had a visit from two suave, debonair, all-American boys. They knocked on the door and in the smoothest deceit pos- sible, in the slipperiest jargon imaginable, advised me that they were taking a survey. Well, I am not against providing help- ful information so I invited them in. I soon found out that they were providing the information, not me. Of course they weren't selling encyclopaedias, mind you, They just wanted to give me one if I would give them the rather dubious privilege of us- ing my name in their advertise- ment and selling in the area — this was supposedly to en- courage my neighbours, you see. Well, I didn't like the method they used to get in the door, It was a plain, simple, old fashion- ed, bald faced lie. Nor did I like the fact thet they tried to build up my ego by mentioning the ridiculous possibility of m y name actually helping them in their selling. The Lord knows their technique didn't require me. In any case they then launch- ed into a two-hour "sales pitch" on their particupar type of en- cyclopaedia. It was a beautiful thing, and after all it was for free or was it? After I found out that they were selling something— and that was no small job I kept asking, "How much is it going to cost me?" Well theyessUred me there was no cost to me. It took me three hours to fi- nally decipher through the gob- bled gibberish that this "gift" Would cost me close to$400.00. Since then inflatioe hes remain- ed with us and the Price is now higher. Now granted, they did nothing illegal but . morally they broke every law ih the book. They Used intimidation, diShotieStY, de= ceit, and every possible avenue to confuse the real issue. This incident reminded me that metchandising morality is pretty muddy water to 80 the least.. course,. these boys Probably think, "Everybody else lies tibOut.their products So why •slionidnq we?" 'need Me;, thuds are Sthiply ShOddy thine of a real ,5ielo168- Mite death". A couple of weeks ago the edi,- tor Wrote' to bite of theffieSt re. mitabie encyclopaedia eciMpae nies to get their ptices, Their official reply States, tiOtieffieSt inexpensive binding retails. at $SZO,00", 8o my clear unsiispectiilg readdry if any one IS just taking a Survey or if anyone wants to. "We only wish the others we receive from time to time were as well done," he stated. This term finds the Exeter and Dis- trict Swimming Pool Committee In line for a higher mark. The committee seemed to wallow in governmental red tape over plans for the pool during a large part of the winter but has shown greater capacity for its "homework" in recent months. G. John Goman, former school in- spector here now in Guelph, should be happy with the progress being made on the project which he waft instrumental in starting, It looks like it's well on the way now, John. In connection with the pool, you have to give at least first class honors to Exeter Kinettes, the half-dozen-or- less housewives who have contributed $1,000 to the project. These Kin wives lead organizational support. And it's good to see all three men's organizations in the community—Le- gion, Lions and Kinsmen backing the pool, It's the first time they've been together on a major project (outside ittilEaMo • "..• •"" 1., •••••:;•',',V7' ' • "":e2.s2.7.11iligli...]ii Times Established 1073 Advocate Established 1881 Amalgamated 1924 "If you didn't talk sv much the coach wouldn't make you wear it!" r OxeferZintoAknsocafe SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND Member; C4.14,12. and ABC A Woriderfui new selection of lighter and brighter fabrics has been made up into this season's ready-to-Wear Medalist. Conie in and make your choice from a wide variety of colours and patterns. You'll agree that dollar for dollar, a Medalist suit is your best bet in ready-to-wear clothing. 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