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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-05-27, Page 9SOYBEAN GROWERS! THIS YEAR, GROW WITH THE BEST OF REGISTERED AND CERTIFIED VARIETIES FROM STEWARTS BEECHWOOD New, early (2600 heat units), tall growing, large-seeded, high-podding for easy combining. EVANS Short-growing, large-seeded, good lodging resistance, in the 2700 heat unit range. HARLON A good yielder at 2800 heat units, strong-strawed, with resistance to Phytophthora rot. STEELE In the 2900 heat unit range, slightly later than Harlon, a strong-strawed good yielder. In selecting a soybean variety from Stewarts, you know you have the protection of high quality control standards. All four of these varieties were germination tested on May 5, 1976 . . with tests ranging from 91 to 94%. 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AGRO,CHEMICALS OF OUR TIME. BASF Canada Limited 10 Constellation Court, Rexdale, Ontario 416-671-1280 BASF Wettable powder herbicide Thaes.Advocate, May 27, 1976 Pagel Peace and security bill concern to farmers Other countries need trained students The House of Commons has leg station before it dealing with so-called "Peace and Security", No one, surely, questions the necessity of curbing the incredi- ble violence which seems to be growing in prevalence at an alar- ming rate. The Peace and Security program deals with the highly emotional subject of capital punishment by recommending abolishment of the death penalty for first degree murder and substituting a man- datory 25-year imprisonment before consideration for parole for the first time. Persons convicted of second degree murder will not be eligi- ble for parole consideration until 10 years of their sentence has been served, There will undoubtedly be much debate and soul searching concerning this very controver- sial part of the program. The part of the new proposals dealing with gun control has serious implications for all Canadians and farmers in par- ticular. The gun control legisla- tion contains many new sections with several additional amendments to existing legisla- tion having to do with firearms. Existing Canadian legislation on the possession of handguns if far reaching in its control of the ownership of pistols and revolvers other than by license. However there doesn't seem to be any restrictions on the availability of such guns to the criminal element of Canadian society. Because rifles and shotguns have been used in some tragic in- cidents in recent months, par- ticularly in Brampton and Ot- tawa, severe restrictions through licensing and use will apply to owners of long guns. It is said the new legislation will not prevent the legitimate ownership and use of such firearms for such purposes as hunting and target shooting, But most farmers don't keep rifles or shotguns for target practice. Most farmers consider such weapons absolutely essen- tial for predator control, par- ticularly now with the rapid in- crease in the wolf population throughout Ontario. Yet nowhere in the legislation can I find such predator control as a reason for licensing. And anyone in posses- sion of firearms or ammunition without a license so to do is liable for imprisonment of 2 years. Another' new section of the legislation states — "Everyone who, without lawful excuse, uses, carries, handles or stores any firearm or ammunition in a careless manner or without tak- ing reasonable precautions for the safety of other persons, (a) is guilty of an indictable offence and is liable to imprisonment for five years, or (b) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction." Just what does "careless" mean in the above section quoted directly from the Act? Does it mean that every farmer's shotgun and rifle must be kept under secure lock and key at all times? What if such a rifle or shotgun is stolen? Is the owner liable for penalty if that gun is used for a criminal offence? One would gain the impression from reading the entire legislation, as I have done, that the licensed gun owner is totally responsible for anything the police or the court decides is "careless used". Another section provides for imprisonment of up to 5 years for NFU discusses milk legislation The National Farmers Union held a meeting at Malton on Tuesday to discuss the serious financial crisis facing many industrial milk producers in Ontario. Walter Miller, NFU Vice President said the meeting decided that the NFU should call on the Ontario Government to assist producers with an ad- justment payment equal to the federal export levy, which is $1,35 per cwt, He said the meeting was at- tended by 75 representatives of NFU locals and districts from across Ontario who agreed the Ontario government has a distinct responsibility in light of its role of encouraging production through incentive programs. Mr. Miller said farmers were led to believe there would be ample market for their increased production, and now are faced with a heavy increased debt load, and a cut-back in production. He said a meeting will be sought with Agriculture Minister Wm. Newman as early as possible, because the situation is urgent and farmers are anxious for an early response. anyone not reporting the loss or theft of a restricted weapon. This type of weapon is a pistol, revolver, automatic, or sawed- off type of long gun, One must ,also be able to produce, "then and there" a license, registra- tion certificate or permit under which he may possess such a weapon, or run the risk of having the weapon immediately seized by any peace officer. To sum up any Canadian who possesses a rifle or shotgun and/or ammunition will have to obtain a federal firearms license. Such persons will have to complete an application attesting to the fact they are fit to possess firearms or ammuni- tion. Their application will re- quire the certification of two guarantors who will be required to certify they know of no reason (mental instability, violent behaviour, drug or alcohol abuse) why the applicant is unfit to possess a shotgun or rifle or ammunition. The license, if ap- proved by the local licensing of- ficer, will cover a 5-year period, This is very far reaching legisla- tion which will cause much con- cern among rural people. It may prove effective in reducing the number of violent acts involving firearms. If administered with common sense it may not make the ownership of a rifle or shotgun prohibitive. But as I read the proposed legislation the possible usefulness of a long firearm for the protection of one's family, possessions and/or livestock or poultry is extremely doubtful. Federal Members of Parlia- ment should be made aware of the legitimate concerns of farm people with this Bill which seems to reflect an over-reaction to the growing incidence of violent crime in Canada, One feels that everything is being done that can be thought of to suppress the law abiding citizens right to protect himself and his own. It would be hard to convince me the legisla- tion will do very much to make the acquisition of firearms more difficult for the criminal. Federal M.P.'s could do much to dispel ru'ral concerns by providing their rural con- stituents with the answers to some of the questions I have pos- ed in this column. They might also consider recommending some useful, common sense amendments to the legislation as it proceeds through the Parliament of Canada, As a world leader in the forest products industry, Canada has a large reservoir of ex- pertise, technology and all types of equipment that can be used in international forest programs. "There is, however, a shortage of experts with a good command of French, Spanish and Por- tuguese or with formal training in tropical forestry. None of Canada's six professional forestry schools yet teaches this subject." The Guidelines indicate that CIDA should help expand the skills required for tropical forestry of Canadian forestry consulting firms by ensuring that smaller firms, as well as larger companies, have a fair op- portunity to participate in Canada's international development program. It should encourage schemes to enable Canadian forestry researchers to work in tropical countries and provide incentives to attract middle-management level people in the forestry and pulp and paper industries to overseas jobs. It is suggested Canada should take the initiative in offering selected developing countries assistance to establish their own pulp and paper industries. The Guidelines note that Canadian industry, too, will soon need expertise intropicalforestry if it is ever to tap the timber- growing potential of the tropical forest. "One alternative to the teaching of such courses in Canada would be to send Canadian students for one year to Canadian-sponsored forestry schools overseas, while exchange students from developing countries would study techniques here in which Canadians have developed exceptional proficiency." Cadet Corps inspection The Annual Inspection of the Cadet Corps will take place at 7 p.m., June 10, 1976 at the Rec. Centre, Huron Park Mr. Jack Riddell/MPP Huron- Middlesex County Will attend as the Reviewing Officer. Along with Mr. Riddell, other dignitaries have been invited to present trophies and awards. All parents and or guardians are cordially invited to attend. After the inspection, the Ladies Aux, of the Exeter and Lucan branches of the Royal Canadian Legion will be on hand to serve refresh- ments. The 2923 Huron-Middlesex Cadet Corps is now under new command with a sincere staff who make themselves available each training evening. The support of the parents and or guardians to insure the young Cadets attend every training evening would be greatly ap- preciated by the Commanding Officer and his staff.