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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1967-09-14, Page 4No reason to chan0e Well, the long-awaited Ontario election is at hand, and in the next few weeks every voter \vill be wooed by the various candidates through every possible communication medium. Already some of the experts are predicting the outcome, although this appears absurd. Any good horse race fan knows you wait to see the horses warm up before you place your bet, and wagering before they even get out of the barn is risky. However, picking a winner in Hur- on appears to be less of a gamble than in most spots. Obviously, the brilliant political career the Hon. C. S. Mac- Naughton has established for himself in the past few years will be difficult for his opponents to overcome. Charlie's abilities have taken him to the top in the Progressive Conserva- tive party and area voters will prob- ably continue to recognize those abili- ties as they have in the past. Certainly, his efforts towards filling the void left by the withdrawal of the RCAF from Centralia will be reason enough for many Huron voters to again support him. This is not to suggest he won't have a fight on his hands. He's facing two keen opponents in the persons of the Rev. John Boyne and Brigadier Morgan Smith, although both appear to be at a disadvantage because they are not well known throughout the en- tire county. However, they'll no doubt change that within the next five weeks. Both men are good speakers, clear thinkers and able representatives of their respective parties. This newspaper attempts to main- tain an independent political policy, choosing to support the party or candi- date who appears in our opinion to be the best choice in any particular elec- tion. While it may appear premature in view of the fact the issues have not been aired yet, we feel it only fair to advise readers we will support Mr. MacNaughton's bid for re-election. However, we also wish to assure readers we will attempt to maintain a completely independent news policy, and all candidates have been advised we will attempt to do our best to pre- sent their views and that of their party's for the benefit of the electors. We hope readers will carefully fol- low the upcoming campaign so they will be better informed of the choices before casting their ballot on October 17. Resort should start action SUASCRIPTION RATE z. %.•4111111111111111111111l11p 11 1 HIGHER INTEREST RATES Guaranteed Investment Certificates 6 /2 % for 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 years Available in amounts of $100.00 or more, A n ideal investment far security and high return. THE INDUSTRIAL MORTGAGE & TRUST COMPANY OFFICES:- Forest Sarnia Petrolio Strathroy Contact our representative John Burke Limited Devon Building 476 Main $t. S. \11\VF EXETER PHONE 235-1863 AI 11111 I I I I I 1 I MUMS We share the opinion of the Lon- don Free Press that an accident which injured a London girl this summer points up the need for proper legisla- tion— at either the municipal or pro- vincial level — to cover the responsi- bility, regulation and inspection of amusement rides. At the present time, the depart- ment of labour does not hold jurisdic- tion over such amusements, and the Municipal Act states only that every council "may" pass such bylaws and make such regulations for the health, safety, morality and welfare of the in- habitants of the municipality. Accidents, of course, do occur re- gardless of whether or not there are regulations or periodic inspections. Such rides encompass both human and mechanical elements and neither is faultless. However, the ridiculousness of the situation is the fact that after the girl was injured and the rides were inspect- ed by the department of labor, they were still found to be in an unsafe condition, and yet no one appeared to have the authority to either close them down or demand that they be satis- factorily repaired, The seriousness of such a situation is evident. We agree with members of Grand Bend Council that they do not appear T-A photo by Wright 7,41.444, dae gat deautryed 3-WAY PLAN FOR THE BEST INTEREST ON YOUR SAVINGS • to have any liability over the accident in view of the vague terms of the Municipal Act, and certainly we have to agree with their contention that municipal officials are not qualified to inspect such rides or hire specialists to do so. However, their lack of action in pursuing the matter is a bit disturbing, although they can be excused to a point because of the conflicting reports and opinions that have clouded this particular incident. Now that the busy summer season is ended at the resort, we suggest coun- cil study the matter fully and seriously consider preparing a resolution to for- ward to all Ontario municipalities ask- ing for support in having the jurisdic- tion of such rides and amusements placed in the hands of the Ontario de- partment of labor, They have men trained in this par- ticular work and could easily add such inspections to their present duties. Ob- viously, they can't afford to have men following rides around to every fair where such rides operate, but they can do periodic inspections to ascertain the condition of the equipment being used. If Grand Bend council deems it wise to follow such a suggestion, they would be doing the residents through- out the province a great favor. `)/0 REGULAR 4 SAVINGS ACCOUNT Careers hinge on patronage ? Chequing Privileges Without Service Charges Interest is calculated and added to the account half- yearly. 41/2c/0 SPECIAL SAVINGS ACCOUNT Withdrawals or Transfers Without Service Charges Interest calculated monthly and added to the account half-yearly. 6V 0/ 2 c) MONTHLY CERTIFICAT INSTALMENT ES A Five Year Savings Plan Interest is calculated monthly and compounded half-yearly. Cash in that insurance policy ? VICTORIA AND GREY TRUST O would swing their support to Mr. Roblin because Dalton Camp, the man who bucked Mr. Diefenbaker and talked the party into the leadership convention, was back- ing Mr. Stanfield. His vote therefore was not being based on the comparative merits of the two candidates, but solely on a grudge against a supporter of one of the two men. By the same token, some of the support coming from defeated candidates was questionable. Was it made on the basis of consider- ed thought as to the abilities of the men, or was it a matter of staking a claim to some future political post? It would have been encouraging to hear the candidates confess they hadn't had time during their busy campaigns to seriously con- sider the merits of other can- didates and therefore couldn't publicly support one over the other. However, things such as that are all too infrequent in politics, and creates the question of whether or not people can advance on their own merits and abilities without dealing in patronage with those higher up. The end of John Diefenbaker's reign was a sad spectacle, but came as no great surprise to many people. The hand- writing was on the wall for some time, and it appears Mr. Diefenbaker's assessment of his situation was extremely poor. Regardless of his faults, he has served his country well and it would have been more pleasant to see him bow out of the leader- ship race and save face, rather than having to sit there and watch him tumble from his pin- nacle. Getting away from politics— and it may be hard to do for the next few weeks—we note Exeter council have given the go ahead on the reconstruction of Main St. We dread the thought of the condition of the street come next summer, and we may have to put in an early application to the boss to have our office shifted to a quieter corner in the rear shop. In considering the rebuilding of the street and sidewalk, we wonder if council shouldn't con- sider some of the changes that may take place in the next few years and attempt to work these into the building program. While we've been able to stay away from parking meters, and we hope we always will, there is a question of whether or not plates should be placed in the sidewalk to make the installation of meters easier if in fact they have to be added at some later date. This came to mind after seeing pictures of workmen with drills digging up Clinton's sidewalks to instal meters there recently. If it is feasible and not too costly, it may be wise to include plates now, There may be other changes coming and perhaps some experts could suggest plans that could be considered to make those changes feasible at a later date without great cost or inconvenience. For the Fair, Gradua tion, Chris tmas, Birthdays or Anniversaries Don't worry. After this week, I won't say another word about Expo. But I wish every school child in the world could see it. First time we ever saw the Expo site was about four years ago, on a trip to Quebec. City. The fabulous fairylands of the islands as they are today were piles of mud in the St. Law- rence then. During those years, Canada's gloom and doom purveyors — and we are loaded with them — happily predicted that Expo would be the flop of the century. After all, it was an all-Can- adian production. Couldn't help but be a dismal failure. The prophets were appalled when it turned out to be the greatest show on earth. And it is. Aside from the magnificent pavilions, Expo has an atmos- phere, a flair, that may never be equalled. There is a gaiety, a courtesy, a lack of commer- cialism, that is like heady wine, in this sour, III-mannered, mat- erialistic age. Ah, the gaiety and courtesy with which we were given di- rections for getting home, our second night there! The park- ing attendants put us on the right road with ineffable Gallic charm. Half an hour later, the signs said we were heading, not west for Ontario, but south- east for New Brunswick. I stopped and asked for di- rections. The chap spoke no English. None. But my French was more than up to the crisis. I simply said, "We wanna go a Ontario Ou est la best route?" He replied directly and briefly, in no more than eight minutes of arm-waving, shrugging and fast French. Just about then. thank good- ness. there was a tremendous clang on the Highway. A smash- up. Nobody hurt, but it did bring the cops. One of them gave me, in fast, polite and intelligible English. la route directe. We sped happily along until a sign announced that we were heading due east, for Quebec City. I stopped at a bar. Three delightful chaps gave me three perfectly clear-cut means of get- ting turned around and headed west. An hour later, we found ourselves nearing the border of New York State, Home at 3:30 am. Aside from a few little mis- adventures like that, our big- gest trouble was girl-watching. I don't suppose you could take a plot of ground the same size in the entire world and find one- tenth as many beautiful girls as there are at Expo. Normally, I wouldn't classify this sort of thing as "trouble". But the girl-watching we did ruined the ordinary type. We spent hours and hours watching Kim. Or trying to, swear she carried with her a package labelled "Instant Invisibility". One minute she was right there at our elbow. But if we dared flick a glance at anything else, she had vanished into a crowd of over a quarter-million. Twenty frantic minutes later, we'd fin- ally find her, calmly looking at something and completely un- caring about where we were. Thank God she's got red hair, or we'd still be muddling around With just one to look after, I Please turn to page 5 50 YEARS AGO Mr. Thos Boyle has sold his residence to Mr. Wm Ward. Mr. Wm Higgins of Usborne has disposed of his 100-acre farm, a little east of the town, to Mr. Charles Godbolt of Win- ehelsea. Mr. W. G. Medd, WinChelsea, was among the prize winners in butter at London Fair. The new three-cent Canadian postage stamp is now in cir- culation. The stamp consists of an engraved reproduction of Har- ris' Well-known painting of the Fathers of Confederation. INSMAUSI Times Established 1873 Advocate Established 1881 AmatgaMated 1024 15 YEARS AGO W, C. F. Oestricher has re- signed as president of the Ex- eter District Co-operative. Vice-president Clarence Down is acting in his stead. William Koele of Exeter, the Netherlands immigrant farmer who saved two RCAF flight cadets from the burning wreckage of their plane, will receive the George Medal with the approval of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. Robert N. Rowe, for 58 years in the furniture and undertaking business, died while working in his garden. He was nearing his ninetieth birthday, In 1945 he disposed of his business to hit grandson, Robert Dinney. The perfect gift is a fine watch. We specify fine, not because it costs more to buy, but because it costs less to own. Fine craftsmanship and jeweled movement mean that you have a watch that will last longer than a lifetime with very little expense in between. And something that can be said for a fine jewelled watch ... they keep time. SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND 0.W.N.A., CLASS 'A' and ABC El Publishers: J. M, Southcott, R. M. Southcott Editor: Bill Batten Advertising Manager: Howie Wright Phone 235-1331 O Sari Campbell — YOUR JEWELLER class tom tr aity Ot)w.ipwrs Exeter Published Each thursday Morniing at Exeter, Ontario Authorized as Second Gass Mail, Post Office Deo% Ottawa, and for Payment of Postage in Cash Paid in Advance Circulation, March 3T, 1967, 4,379 Canada $5.00 Pei Year; USA $7.00 235-2720 When we advised readers last week that the weekend Progres- sive Conservative convention promised to be an exciting and intriguing event, we had no idea that it would also be an extremely lengthy affair. Anyone who couldn't pull up a comfortable chair in front of the idiot box probably has a few blisters with which to contend. However, judging from com- ments of friends and acquaint- ances, the event attracted a horde of onlookers, although the ap- parently unnecessary delay s brought about by various cir- cumstances may give the Lib- erals and NewDemoCraties some fuel for comments on the ability of the Pcs to get things done. We'll have to admit we were silently cheering for Manitoba Premier Duff Roblin, but there appears little doubt that winner Robert Stanfield was a most suitable choice. He appears less dynamic than Mr. Roblin, but perhaps after the many stormy years behind the leadership of John Diefenbaker, a personality such as Mr. Stan- field is what the PC party—and this country—needs. The voting indicated that most of the delegates from across Canada were of the opinion the national party needed an entirely new leadership look. Mr. Die- fenbaker and some of his "old guard" were clearly beaten by the two provincial premiers from the outset of the voting and after the first ballot it was clearly a decision of which of the two would receive the greater sup- port. Mr. Stanfield has never known personal defeat in his political career and after becoming leader of the Nova Scotia PC party, quickly took them to the top in the previously strong Liberal province. The national party will be hop- ing he can continue his winning ways, and there is little doubt that the extensive coverage given the convention will be valuable advertising for the party. The fears that there would be some blood-letting were unfound- ed, and the party delegates ap- peared to leave the convention unified in their policies and ambitions. That ambition, of course, is to wide again form the government of this country, but for the sake of the taxpayers, we hope it's a couple of years before they have an opportunity to try that. Eleetions cost a great deal of money, and with three provinces already facing those costs in the next couple of months, we can do without a federal battle for some time. However, we doubt that Mr. Stanfield will be keen on an early Confrontation anyway, It will take him some time to get his party Organized as he wants it. The one disturbing aspect of the PC convention—and this Is prob- ably true of all leadership con- Ventions--is the fact that manyof the delegatet don't snake their decisions solely on what they think is best for the party. Too often they are more in- clined to base their votes on the basis of their own gain. One of the most disturbing oomments was made by the "Youth for committee chairman, who noted his group a la(tat at ni 0 tt7i 101 10 YEARS AGO Fire destroyed CrOmartyPeed Mill, damaged a nearby house and threatened Cromarty Pres- byterian Church Wednesday morning, Wing Wong, an employee at Exeter Grill for the past three years,- hat purchased Wong'S Restaurant in Mitchell, He re- turned to his homeland this sum- mer to marry and brought his bride back to Exeter in July: Despite predictions a& -rests of rain Exeter Fair t w one of Its largest crowds Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Darling, Exeter, captured first and sec - ond prizes in two of the saddle horse competitions in the $2,000 horse show at Exeter Fair, 25 YEARS AGO Hillsgreen United Church is hOlding its anniversary on Sun- day, September 20. The special speaker at both 'services will be Rev. Cleave of Grand Hend. The ban on electric advertising signs and CompUlsory reduction in street and window lighting went into effect Sunday evening. Householders are urged to economize on the use of elec- tricity to that power may be conserved for war industry. At a special meeting of the Hoard Of Education Thursday evening it was decided to post- pone the opening of the Exeter nigh School until Monday, Oc- tober S. Many Students are ern- ployed at Canadian Canners and on farms.