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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1966-02-17, Page 4eeeweeeeeeeeeveteeeee:::: .:]feeeeefeeneee.*:::nleegeeefeerefi::::::::?e e"•:;leee The Baltimore Oriole 400001nersztvir ovokomv vait4r 4420.41 "Dirty Poor' Credit Unions question made it amply clear that the 77 cent deduction would be returned to the growers. The message from the Grain and Feed Dealers Association, while it may have effected the vote slightly, did many reputable dealers a great deal of harm and will certainly leave a bad taste in the mouths of many growers for a long time to come. We have never been afraid of tak- ing a stand on a question if we have studied the facts and we feel we are right. We do not however, condone ac- tions such as this nor, for that matter, have any respect for a person who argues his case by attacking personal- ities rather than facts. The question has been settled by a democratic vote, There is only one way to go now, and that is forward with co-operation. We realize there are hard feelings on. both sides which only time will heal. We hope that these can be put aside and all those concerned sit down and work for the overall good of the industry. Carrying grudges will only result in harm to the industry. Someone was playing "dirty pool" prior to the recent bean vote and while we feel this did not have any great effect on the result of the vote we can- not condone these actions. We are re- ferring to a message sent to bean growers on the stationery of Ontario Grain and Feed Dealers Association, 67 Yonge Street, Toronto 1, Ontario, An excerpt from the letter stated— The policies: Instead of returning the 77 cents deduction at the end of the 1965 crop year that was not used to get better prices for the growers, the money will be used to build another plant. This message was in direct contra- diction to the statement issued by the Ontario Bean Growers Marketing Board and could have influenced some of the growers. Fortunately the Bean Board sent a letter to all growers explaining their position in addition to holding a series of public meetings. We feel that the public meetings and the newspaper coverage given this We pay the piper It evegeg9. By Val Baltkalns like money". In this all too murky and un- exposed field where many people get duped, misled and hooked into paying as high as 35% interest, I believe the co-op type credit Union has a vitally Important role to play, According to the 1964 Royal Commission on Banking, Credit Unions have 'wider social objec- tives', They 'serve the needs of 3 million Canadians in the spirit of cooperation.' Their purpose is 'to provide low cost credit'. Their creed is 'not for profit, not for charity but for service'. It is no wonder that the movement has spread all over the West ern world. It has been proved again and again that the co-op principle is valid; that it works in just about any situation. According to a Macleans article of some time ago Garth Crockett who will become Indian affairs regional community development officer for reserves in Manitoba, is a firm believer in the co-op emphasis. For the last 4 years he has worked with 1700 Saul- teaux Indians on the 25,000 acre Fort Alexander reserve 70 miles northeast of Winnipeg. His approach to the poverty, alcoholism, and hopelessness that blights the lives of Indians was an old but startlingly effec- tive one. After 4 years he leaves behind a 3 year old pulpwood cutting co-op owned, managed and staffed entirely by Indians. It is starting to break even and in wages and investment it has poured nearly $200,000, into the reserve. Unemployment is nearly nil. Welfare has dropped to nearly zero. He also helped set up a wild rice co-op. Alcoholism has dropped sharply but perhaps more important there is now some element of hope. So the principle still works. If you find yourself paying more than 9-12% interest — and you probably are — the Credit Union could probably help you. ditional costs for the services he is de- manding. We are not in favor of hidden taxes and this is what we would be paying had the increase in taxes affect- ed large corporations. The additional cost would have been passed on to the consumer in the form of increased product costs and in some cases with a little extra added on to this. We are all resigned to taxes in one form or another but we feel the best method of taxation is letting the consumer realize how much tax is charged on each product. In this way people may start to wake up and real- ize they are paying up to 50 per cent of their salaries in taxes of one form or another. It is possible they might then stop demanding so much in the form of subsidized services or passive- ly accepting any more of the expanded social services which we are told are for the good of everyone. Our senior levels of government are expanding each year and until someone calls a halt we can look for- ward to similar increases every year. I believe that there is no more hopeful and encouraging move- ment in our time than the move- ment towards greater co-oper- ation at all levels of society, One aspect of this large move- ment is the Co-Op movement itself. In the finance field this has expressed itself in the Credit Union. The spirit of pooling re- sources, of cooperating together with other people led to the foundation of the movement in 1849 in Germany. There was a severe famine among farmers. Debt had reached epidemic pro- portions. Unscrupulous lenders charged exhorbitant rates of in- terest. Freidrich Wilhelm Bertelsen saw that part of the answer was to be found in draw- ing the people together in the first Credit Union. In Canada, too, the movement began in the same way. Alphonse Desjardin was disturbed about the exploitation of people through ex- horbitant interest rates and set up the first Credit Union in Canada in Levis, Quebec in 1900. In researching this subject I was delighted to see that the clergy have been involved in the movement from the beginning. They have always recognized the great potential of the Credit Union to alleviate human misery on the economic level, Much of the foreign expansion has been led by ministers and priests. Many people have recognized for a long time that there is no area which stands in need of greater cooperation than the area of economics and financing. In- deed the whole matter of interest rates is fast approaching a national scandal in Canada. One businessman has said: "In many cases there is more profit at the retail level in the financing than in the sale of merchandise". W. H. Whyte Jr. stated, "Interest charges on the revolving credit plan bring some stores more profit than the sale of the goods themselves". One store execu- tive said, "It's fantastic. 18% a Year. If you want to know if we like the plan just ask us if we We are the people who have kept requesting increased aid for education, more and better highways, increased aid to conservation authorities, in- creased subsidies on nearly every proj- ect started at the municipal level and now we must pay the piper. New taxes announced will affect nearly every adult and yet we cannot complain for we are the people who requested these in one form or another. We will not say the taxes will not hurt, they will. It will mean an in- crease in the cost of living by at least two per cent and not every worker will see this increase reflected in his salary. A worker making $5,000 a year can ill afford the $100 extra he will have to pay and this could be higher. Increased taxes seem to have the af- fect of forcing all prices higher, wheth- er directly affected by the tax or not. It has been said that the taxes are aimed at the little fellow, at the aver- age working Joe, but perhaps this is not as bad as it sounds. In this way Mr. Average is going to realize the ad- Laying it on too thick Despite the outcry which followed the granting of $18,000 salaries to Ot- tawa members of Parliament, these public representatives continue to have "jam" heaped on their living allowance. This week the MP's were granted free phone calk home. This is really getting a bit thick. Thousands of voters were up in arms when they received $6,000 tax free allowances in their salaries, and now this. The Members will be allowed un- at home, ill? Nobody in els res- idence had seen him since Fri- day night. He'd missed a test in Psychology. How would you go about telling your wife that her first-born is missing? It would have been easier to inform her that I had cancer and three months to live. There's nothing more fun, on a night in mid-winter, than sit- - Please turn to page 5 In last week's column, I men- tioned that son Hugh had failed to keep a Saturday rendezvous with Kim and me. He was sup- posed to meet us and come home fora weekend of skiing, When he didn't show up, we didn't worry thinking he'd become involved elsewhere. He was. Tuesday night following, the Senior Tutor of his college phoned, long-distance. Was Hugh limited free calling to their home rid- ings, and the move naturally received unanimous approval in the House. In order that they may receive the full benefit of this handout, Members may present bills for those calls where di- rect dialing is not available. With the population already sweat- ing under today's tax load, including ever-increasing pay snatches for social benefits, it is not likely they will take kindly to this latest grab from the pub- lic purse. —Stouffville Tribune Subtle socialism Speaker, I should like to give that question all the attention it deserves. The soft answer by the Prime Minister leaves one wondering just how much attention the question does deserve and the member who asked it is no farther ahead than he was before. When reading Hansard I believe most people would forget their political affiliations and respect members from all parties for their quickness of mind and ability to probe and dig tog et the facts they wish. They are not always successful the first time but from day to day they ask similar questions until at last they have all the information they want and then, in some cases, they turn around and use the an- swers as the basis for an attack on a proposal of government or to attempt to block an action they believe the government is con- templating. It is not all good humor. Tem- pers flare and nerves are frayed to the breaking point and it is not unusual to have some members told bluntly to stop interrupting. Hansard is censored slighlty in that some heated outbursts are replaced with "oh,oh" leaving the rest to the imagination. It is un- derstandable that after a long siege of questioning a member's language might slip a bit. Sur- prisingly enough this happens very seldom. The question and answer period gives all the little bits of infor- mation which we sometimes won- der about but have no way of checking. For instance in reply to a question recently the Govern- ment replied that for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1965, $1,638,426,301. was collected in For first rate enjoyable light reading on a Sunday afternoon I pick up the week's supply of Han- sard (the official report of the House of Commons debates) and read the reports of the question and answer periods as well as some of the shorter debates. It would be impossible to read the complete edition of Hansard un- less a person could spare about three hours a day but just read- ing the questions and answer sec- tions not only adds to general knowledge of the country but is almost guaranteed to give at least one good laugh each issue. There is not enough room in any newspaper to completely re- port the actions of parliament and it is only through these little books that you can get an under- standing of the workings of government. The master politicians such as the leaders of the three main parties spar during these periods daily, each pressing for an ad- vantage. Some of the answers given must leave members feel- ing slightly frustrated but its all in the game. When politicians do not wish to answer they evade issues in a manner which is en- joyable to read. An example: On the orders of the day: Mr. R. Gordon Fair- weather (Royal) : I have a ques- tion of national urgency to put to the Prime Minister. I wonder if he would de-escalate the need for guide lines spelling out the limits of effrontery by giving ur- gent and sympathetic consider- ation of George Bain to the other place (the Senate), thus answer- ing the continuation of whimsical moonlighting plus unselfish pub- lic service. The Honorable L.B. Pearson (Prime Minister) : Mr. It has been said of Americans that they never will knowingly vote for so- cialism. The same might well be said for Canadians. But the fact is that in both the United States and Canada, socialism is at hand in the modern guise of the welfare state. J,st autumn a Canadian Chamber of Commerce sampling of Canadians revealed that most were not dismayed at reliance on government; most even hoped for increased welfare from gov- ernment. This, in reality, is development of socialistic thought even though it has come about under other leadership than that of the out-and-out socialistic party, Dear Sirs: It is very pleasant to see that others than ourselves appreciate the fact we have an excellent weekly paper in Exeter. Since moving to Exeter I have come to realize how a newspaper can add so much to the very existence of a community such as ours, Congratulations - I am sure the fine job your newspaper has done will be recognized by all within our community. Yours very truly, Dear Ken: May I offer you my warmest congratulations on the recent recognition accorded the Exeter Times-Advocate in receiving the Ontario Weekly Newspaper As- sociation Award for general ex- cellence. This is an outstanding achievement, one which I am sure must bring you a happy feeling of accomplishment. I have always enjoyed reading your newspaper and I know you will continue the high standards which this award signifies. My kindest personal regards and best wishes for every success in the future. S incerely, W m. A. Stewart. D ASHWOOD PLANING MILLS G.D. Finnen, Sales M anager. Here is the main danger in this area of Canada. Today's socialism is so subtle it is hard to recognize in an age when popu- lar thinking is that government is ac- tually paying for welfare. It isn't, of course, the people are paying. When politicians brag about an- other forward step they are taking for the people, it is a warning for the peo- ple to watch out. The great thing to remember is that the politicians are doing this for the people with the peo- ple's money. Under these conditions, it's easy for politicians of whatever party to be generous. —Blenheim News Tribune 15 YEARS AGO Dear Sir: Just a note to say Mr. Donald Fieghen, nephew of Mrs. E. Keown, this week picked a full- blown pansy from his flower bed, under a big snow bank. I thought this might be of interest to you - and quite a co- incidence for our mild Ontario winter. Dear Sirs: To the many congratulatory messages you have no doubt re- ceived, I wish to add my own and that of all personnel of this Station. The excellence of the newspaper you publish has, I feel been fittingly recognized in your being presented with the OWNA award for 1965. Yours very truly, May Keown. Times Established Established 1873 Advocate Established 1881 Amalgamated 1924 50 YEARS AGO Mr. Melvin Gould has disposed of his 50-acre farm in Usborne to Mr. Luther Reynolds of Exeter. Mr. C. F, Hooper met with exceptional success in the egg competition at Ottawa Fair re- ceiving eight out of 11 prizes, also the sweepstakes. Mr. John Hunkin left last week with a car of horses shipped to the West by mr. Richard Welsh. Mr. James Lawson Monday purchased the north half of Mr. Bedford's store and will fit it up as a jewelry store and tele- phone office. `kite exderZineolkosociate SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND Member: C.W.N.A., O.W.N.A., CLASS A and ABC Publishers: J. M. Southoott, Et, M. Southcott Editor: Kenneth Kerr Advertising Manager: Val Baltkalns Phone 235-1331 To this salute, I wish to add an expression of the deepest ap- preciation for the co-operation that we, at RCAF Station Cent- ralia, have enjoyed from your staff throughout 1965. Your ed- itor, Mr. Kenneth Kerr, merits special mention in this area. Ohce again, I express our very warmest of congratulations on your richly deserved recognition. We look forward to your continued success, and to maintaining the friendly and constructive rela- tionship which we have enjoyed in past years. sales tax. The average cost of collection for the government was .40 per cent. It does not mention, however, how much this cost private enterprise to collect and forward to the government. All members of parliament fol- low newspaper reporting and edi- torials closely and quote from them frequently. They do not always agree with the reports and at times make corrections of what they feel is a misinterpretation but on the whole the parliament has a healthy respect for the power of the press and its opinion on current matters. It would be safe to say there is not a day passes without reference of some kind to information supplied by the newspaper. This I feel is a definite in- dication that there is a good strong future for newspapers in this country. There is no other way for people to get as much in- formation as cheaply or as easily. An article in the Globe and Mail quoting remarks of Premier Manning from Alberta was used to support a debate on Health In surance in the Ontario House last week. It is worth repeating as it contains a few thoughts which everyone should consider before making up their mind whether they approve of recent proposed medical schemes, Premier Manning is quote as saying" It is a compulsory pro- gramme in which participation is compelled by the state and not left to the voluntary choice of the citizen himself. This feature of the plan violates the funda- mental principle of a free society, namely, the right of each citizen to exercise freedom of choice in matters relating to his own and his family's welfare. So you people are going to take that away from him. It is alarming to hear this plan being advocated as a programme to provide free medical services to the Canadian people. A ser- vice does not become free simply because the government pays the bill. It is a misleadingthing to give the Canadian people the false impression that their government can take on additonal expenditure, amounting shortly to over $1 bil- lion a year, without imposing heavy additional taxation on both the federal and provincial levels. It is unfortunate that there is not space in a newspaper to in- clude all the information it should on subjects people should be con- cerned about. Newspapers do a good job but it is still up to the individual to read as much as pos- sible to keep himself up to date on the affairs of the country. A very good way of doing this would be to subscribe to the Official Report of both the Ontario Legis- lature and the House of Commons. It is time consuming reviewing these but it is also very re- warding. Y ours sincerely, G,F, Ockenden 0 roup Captain Published Each Thursday Morning of Exeter, Ont. Authorited as Second Class Mail, Post Office Dept, Ottawa, and for Payment of Postage in dash From the editor, We have a letter on our desk signed by "another concerned parent", We would be willing to publish this letter Without a sig- nature providing the author would identify herself for our records, "ailing this the letter will be Consigned to the waste basket. Paid in Advance Circulation, September 30, 1965, 4,208 TV - panel moderator John Daly, never at a loss for words, once had the task of explaining to a large banquet audience that a slight hitch had developed in the proceedings. "Ladies and gentle- men," intoned Daly, "the guest of honor this evening needs no introduction - he didn't show up," SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada $4.00 Per Year; USA SSA Dear Sirs: With regard to the letter sent to the editor in last weeks paper by Mr. Winston Shapton, may I say that Mr. Kerr has covered this bean situation fully and has arrived at his position under Democratic circumstances. How bad it would be if Mr. Shapton could press his ideas on the rest of the growers under a minority vote. It eppears to me that Mr. Kerr has done this community and truly the province as a whole a great service by expressing the true facts, Let Mr, Shaptoh be aware that the majority of bean growers in Ontario can tell when someone has an axe to grind and wants someone to turn theft* grindstone, May freedom flourish and may Mr. Kerr and all other editors with convictions Such as Mr. Kerr flourish lest we all fade away into obscurity. 25 YEARS AGO Mrs. Robert Wenger of Mitchell moved her household effects to Exeter this week, Her son Barry Wenger is linotype operator for the Exeter Times Advocate, Andy Clarke, who broadeasts "Neighborly News" taken from the Ontario Weeklies over CBL, Teronte, each Sunday Morning, has now been engaged by theCBC icy do fell-time duty in the Press Depattrilent. He will continue with the Sunday morning broadcast, Ernest Wells, Laverne Wells arid Andrew Bierlihg, three em- ployees Of Jones & May, have signed up for active service with the First hussars. Mr. Theis. Pryde has taken over the interests of hiS partner, Mr. Walter Cunningham in the busies ness known as Cunningham and Pryde, Lloyd. Pram, Norman Hodgins of Granton won the free trip to St. Louis sponsored by Cann's Mill and the Purina Feed Company. Exeter Council offered to pur- chase land on the north side of the river for the hospital site. Previous site selected was River- view Park but a petition asked the Park be preserved as a re- creational ground. Huron County Clerk Norman Miller was killed in a highway crash eight miles south of God- erich on Saturday afternoon. 10 YEARS AGO Over 120 members of Exeter's new teen-age club enjoyed them- selves at their first big party last week which was sponsored by Tuakey Beverages, Mrs. Bert Borland of Centralia was crowned queen at the Sriow- ball Frolic sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary Tuesday night. She succeeds Mrs, Lee Learn, the 1955 queen, Hon. Paul Martin, minister of national health and welfare, termed South Huron Hospital the cleanest of the nearly 400 similar institutions he has inspected across Canada, when he visited the local hospital Friday, Bob Bern of RR 1 lineal', winner of the Queen's guineas in 1951, has accepted a position as herdsman with one of Ontario's oldest purebred Hereford farms near Sinteoe.