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The following is a guest
article contributed by Rev.
J. Philip Gandon replacing
the column of John C. Boy-
ne who is on vacation. Rev.
Boyne's column will be re-
sumed in September.
Almost ten years ago the
British House of Commons
by a majority vote declar-
ed, "The death penalty for
murder no longer accords
with the needs or true in-
terests of a civilized so-
ciety." And on Christmas
Eve last year, that same
House of Commons declar-
ed itself overwhelmingly
for the abolition of Capital
Punishment.
In Canada we have been
abolishing Capital Punish-
ment by the very unsatis-
factory method of commut-
ing death sentences by el-
eventh-hour cabinet order.
There is now, however, the
prospect of a free vote on
this issue in the House of
Commons at Ottawa. An
increasing number of Can-
adians are regarding the
death penalty as a survival
from the primitive past —
from the days when English
law punished 350 different
"crimes" by death. Over
twenty countries and nine
states of the United States
have now abolished Capital
Punishment or let it fall
into abeyance. A recent
United Nations report sta-
tes that there is a major
trend towards the abolition
of Capital Punishment, and
advises member govern-
ments to question the use
of the death penalty as a
means of discouraging
crime.
The main arguments
used by those favouring
the retention of Capital
Punishment are that it is
a deterrent to others, and
that it protects society
from the future activity of
one who has been proved a
murderer. First let us con-
sider the deterrent argu-
ment. The British Royal
Commission onCapital
Punishment (1949-1953)
studied figures from many
different countries, and no-
ted that there was no defi-
nite evidence that the abol-
ition of Capital Punishment
had led to an increase in the
50 YEARS AGO
The new band stand for Vic-
toria Park was completed last
week and it was given a coat of
paint. A number of seats have
also been placed in the park,
Wilfred Mcisaac of Dashwood
has taken a position with the
Maxwell Motor Company of De-
troit and is now in that city.
Messrs Earl Mitchell and Ed
Anderson of Exeter and Percy
Lawson of Crediton left Thurs-
day morning for London where
they enlisted for overseas ser-
vice in the Canadian army,
The Bishop of Huron has is-
sued a letter to the Church of
England clergy asking them to
have the National Anthem sung
at each service.
25 YEARS AGO
Dr. E. S. Steiner has pur-
chased from Mrs. William Pen-
hale her brick residence on Huron
St o He gets posseSsionOctober 1.
Mr. J. R. C. Moffat, manager
of the Bank of Commerce, is on
Lindenfield is moving
vacation.
sht Mcar ousehold effects from his
home on John Street to the up-
to-date suite of rooms just com-
pleted over his hardware store.
R. L. Motz, who, for the past
nine years, has conducted the
Red and White grocery business
in Exeter, has disposed of the
steak to Mrs. C. P. Harvey.
15 YEARS AGO "
Miss Nancy Wright ARCT,
Mus., MuS. G. Peed., has opened
her music studio gibe reSidence
of LeX IvIcDonald, the former
home of W. H. Goulding.
The Crediton branch of the
Bank of Montreal, which has been
murder rate. Statistics and
comparisons can be twisted
to fit one's own thesis, but
one of the fairest and most
objective comparisons'
have seen is a study of
neighbouring states in the
United States in which there
is a great similarity in so-
cial and economic condit-
ions and in the character
of the people. This study
indicates that the rise and
fall of the murder rate has
been nearly the same in
adjoining areas, though in
each case one had abolished
Capital Punishment and one
had not, so that the death
penalty was not a determin-
ing factor. For example,
in the year 1962 Michigan,
which does not have Capital
Punishment, had a rate of
3,3 murders per 100,000
population, while the ad-
joining death-penalty sta-
tes of Indiana and Ohio
had rates of 3.5 and 3.2
respectively. Other simi-
lar examples show that the
death penalty does not deter
potential murderers and
has no effect on the murder
rate.
But even if it could be
proved that Capital Punish-
ment is a deterrent, do we
have the right to take human
life for the primary pur-
pose of deterring others?
Archbishop William Tem-
ple wrote, “It can never be
Christian to treat any hu-
man being whatsoever only
as an instrument of deter-
rence." He wrote in ano-
ther place, believe that
the example of the State
taking a life, even when it
does so in return for a life
already taken, does more
to lower the value of human
life in the mind of its citi-
zens than the deterrent in-
fluence of this penalty can
do to protect the lives of its
citizens."
The other argument used
by those favouring the death
penalty (that it protects
society from the future ac-
tivity of a convicted mur-
derer) is based on the be-
lief that once a person has
killed someone he is espec-
ially prone to kill again.
The facts do not bear out
this belief. It is true that
homicides do occur in pri-
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in operation for a year and a half
has decided to inaugurate a 45-
minute lunch hour and will close
12:30 to 1:15 pm.
Miss Anita Datars, a former
SHDHS pupil and graduate of
Stratford Normal School, has ac-
cepted a position as primary
teacher in Kitchener.
Miss Laurene Zurbrigg RN who
has been on the staff of VON
in Hamilton has returned to her
home in Exeter. Prior to leaving
Hamilton she was the recipient
of two showers in honor of her
approaching marriage.
10 YEARS AGO
The silver cigarette box which
the Town of Exeter gave to the
City of Exeter, England, to com-
memorate the coronation of
Queen Elizabeth has proven popu-
lar at official functions in the
Guild Hall according to SHDHS
Agriculture Teacher Andy Dixon,
who just returned from a visit to
England.
A London postal official said
Wednesday there was a strong
possibility that a truck mail ser-
vice will be established from
London to Wingham within six
weekS.
Mr. and Mrs. Newton Hayter,
RR S Parkhill, were recalled
from their vacation to find their
farm buildings, implements and
harvest destroyed by fire. Dam-
age 18 estimated at $15,000. The
cause of fire is unknown.
Jean Thomson
'
1055 SHDHS
Queen, crowned her illustrious
high school career by winning top
academic honors in the graduat-
ing class. She scored eight firsts
and one second to top 30 other
Grade 13 students.
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they should expect from a child at a cer-
tain level, These points might vary by a
few months depending on the child and
the atmosphere but it is a reliable guide
and one which allows parents to follow
the progress of their children.
Children eight to nine years of age
starting camp, are expected to be able to
look after themselves and, to a great
degree, are expected to live up to the
responsibilities of their own age group
without undue prodding. Living together
in camp children police each other and
woe betide any youngster who shirks his
duty. They are expected to do routine
household tasks such as dusting and clean-
ing and making beds with little super-
vision. The beds might not be the best
made in the world but the child learns
it is his own responsibility and an extra
challenge in the entire appearance of the
cabin, with all competing for a trophy,
spurs the child on to greater effort.
At camp, more so than at school, a
child learns to hold his own at both work
and play. There is a great difference
between playing with a group of friends
after school for an hour and living with
a group for a solid week. Problems must
be solved by the child for the first time
in his life and while he can confide in the
camp councillors he must still return to
his group and learn to live with them in
harmony. This is one of the most im-
portant lessons a person must learn and
the earlier this is learned the easier it
is for the child to grasp an understanding
of life and of its values.
By the time a child is eight the myth of
a literal Santa Claus, fairies and elves
should have been exploded. If it has not
been, it will be within the first few days
of camp. Children can be heartless in
some things and one of the ways is teasing
a weaker member or one with beliefs
which older children know to be false.
There may be a few things learned
at camp in the way of vocabulary which
might not please a parent but these -are
things the child will encounter whether at
camp or at school. No child can be shelter-
ed from the unpleasantries of life but he
can be taught to put these in the proper
perspective. It is far better to explain to
a child the right and wrong of words than
it is to close the eyes and hope he never
encounters them.
The above thoughts stem from a visit
to the summer camp near Goderich last
week where 8'7 Exeter youngsters were
laughing, having fun and enjoying them-
selve5. They came home Sunday after-
noon, rich with memories and experience,
sorry in a way that camp was over but
still happy to be home.
These children all gained something
from this week in the sun away from
home, something it is hard to put a dollar
and cents value on. One thing is certain,
the parents of the children can rest as-
sured they have never invested $14.00
more wisely than this expenditure in the
future of their children.
Members of council indicated at the last reg-
ular meeting that they disliked the regulations which
made it necessary to fill the position of deputy-reeve
from sitting councillors rather than calling for nomi-
nations. It is easy to sympathize with the members
as one member is going to be forced into a job he
neither likes or has the time for. As a penalty, if the
councillor refuses to be bulldozed into this, he must
resign from council.
There are many silly little rules such as this
buried in the regulations which govern council al-
though fortunately occasions when they come to
light are quite rare. It is only when a situation such
as this comes up that it becomes apparent that a re-
vision of many of these minor regulations is long
overdue.
Members of council were nominated, accept-
ed, and voted into a certain position. They accepted
this position and its responsibilities taking due re-
gard to the amount of time they would be able to
spend on their duties. This is also true in the mat-
ter of picking committee chairmen. Councillors
The recent rash of drownings and near
drownings at area beaches brings to mind the ques-
tion, are the beaches unsafe or are the people at
fault? Unfortunately in most cases it would seem
that the people are at fault.
In too many cases the news reports indicate
that the people who have found themselves in dif-
ficulty have arrived at that point through lack of
judgement in one way or another. In many cases
they disregard all warnings as to the condition of
the water or in fact their own physical condition.
One drowning at a Lake Huron beach over
the weekend typified what happens in many cases.
Three youths swam to a point out from shore and
then despite the fact that one of the youths com-
plained of feeling dizzy, decided to swim back to
shore. The boy who complained of feeling dizzy man-
The province of Newfoundland, the newest
province in Canada, will be the first province to is-
sue licence plates which reflect light. The new plates
have long been advocated by the Canadian Highway
Safety Council and are in use in 26 states in the
United States. Several provinces are considering the
adoption of these but Newfoundland will have the
honor of being the first.
The plates are clearly visable at night up to
a distance of 1,500 feet and can be seen in fog, rain
or other times of low visibility. The council stated
that light-reflecting plates will not only contribute
to the safety of the highway but will assist law en-
forcement agencies by making licence plate num-
bers more easy to read at night.
This will probably be one of the biggest moves
in the direction of doing something positive to as-
sist in making night driving safer since it became
mandatory to dim lights at a certain distance when
meeting or overtaking an automobile. The reflection
from the licence plates will assist drivers who meet
With the editor in
Fur those who have never attended a
summer camp when young it is hard to
realize how much fun a single week at
camp can be for a young boy or girl.
And yet it is more than fun, it is an ex-
perience and one which no child should be
without.
There are times, the first night or two
possibly, when homesickness might strike
but once this is conquered the child is
well on his way to a new type of maturity.
Yes, children can have maturity, even
when they are only eight or nine years
old. Not the maturity of an adult, true,
but still a maturity which shows through
when in the company of other children of
the same age who have never been away
from home and learned how to live, work
and play together without the protection
of the home influence.
Many parents would be shocked to
know that psychiatrists start measuring
the maturity of a child when they are only
three months old and have a schedule
which is considered normal for children
month by month through until the child is
fifteen years old. The Vineland Maturity
Scale issued by the Toronto Psychiatry
Hospital is used by many parents who
suspect they have a retarded child. By
using this scale over a period of time a
mother is able to determine whether her
child is retarded arid if so what mental
age he has reached.
Reading this schedule could help many
parents simply by letting them know what
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choose, where possible, a committee they have the
time and energy to handle and handle properly.
In this case they are being forced to accept
a position which they do not wish and one which
would take up far more time than they can afford.
The councillors have indicated their sincerity in this
matter and have all given good and valid reason why
they would be unable to do justice to the position.
Despite this fact regulations must be followed
and so one member will be forced into a position
Whereby he accepts a job he has no interest in. This
will in effect lower Exeter's position at the county
level if their second voting representative is unable
to be present.
There should be no criticism of the interim
appointee. Whoever takes this position will be doing
this under protest to satisfy regulations and will un-
doubtedly do his best in this position during the
next four months. It is unfair that both the town
and a council member will be penalized during this
period.
aged to swim half way to shore before disappearing
under the water to appear again as a statistic in the
weekend roundup of news.
This type of accident happens far too often.
Not only does it cost many swimmers their lives but
it also causes a risk to other swimmers who attempt
to go to the rescue.
Grand Bend has had several near drownings
in recent months and it has only been through great
good fortune that these have not turned out more
serious. Until people learn to heed the warnings per-
taining to water, weather and to their own physical
condition this toll will continue. We try not to be
hard and cynical about accidents but it is difficult
to feel sympathy towards those who risk their own
lives and the lives of 'others through thoughtless acts.
the "one-eyed monsters" of the road. Despite con-
stant checks there are still many cars on the road
with only one headlight. The reflection on the li-
cence plate will allow drivers to tell which light is
missing.
Another major safety feature will be in spot-
ting cars parked along the road. These are very diffi-
cult to see at night, especially when passing an ap-
proaching vehicle.
The plates will also be an advantage for law
enforcement officers, allowing them to identify li-
cence plates easier at night. This has always been a
difficult problem for officers as in most cases it was
necessary to come within a few feet of the car be-
fore the licence number could be noted.
With all these advantages balanced against
the small extra cost the use of these new plates
Should spread to all provinces. This is a safety meas-
ure which should help in lowering the night accident
rate.
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