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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1975-12-04, Page 3The ,e 1 • •1 wa • • LaMFrs 1:10e8 violence make you mad? Whenyou see a violent show do you feel like bnstikg your tele- vision vision set? DoVIA a report of 'violence in the papermake you .eootind the editor? the- i so,_.. Royal Commission h, S�alo1� on Yioien+ee ita the communications Inde► wants YOU,. P 4 1 Strange as, it may sound, Ihl✓ loaMaysh Comniission is indeed asking these quast&�I$t thouglan a more serious dext extensive for- mat. The eor>i fission was a nice �e 'v t t e. mated last May to ata, es. iii the effects 1n society t v .l ee o so ety a iQ � . in thi e media and to deternnine the correlation between it and vie - lenge in society, To this end, al- • This cheque is Canchek. 30;44,k. f. j, f Flk It accounts for your money and your time. Ask your Toronto pominion branch Manager about the TD Canchek system. 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Drop in and discuss TD Farm-Pac and Canchek with your Toronto Dominion branch Manager. He can explain in detail how Canchek can work for you. TORONTO DOMINION the bank where people make the difference mo st 40°pob� c. hearings s have been scheduled to solicitUblie lr opinion on the related to 00s4 p Wingham is zghth i> i the series of public hearinga'tbrQ hoot the province. The meeting wU be held tonight (Wednesday): at the F. E. Madill school, The mem- bers of the Commission are: The Hon. Judy LaMarsh, P.C., Q.C,, LL.D., teacher, lawyer, broad- caster, former federal cabinet minister, who chairs . the com- mission; His Honor Judge Lucien Beaulieu, a professional social worker, lawyer, legal aid direc- tor, crown attorney and now judge of the family division of provincial court in Toronto; Scott Young, columnist for the Globe and Mail, broadcaster and author of television documentaries, novels, biographies and books for children. The basic premise for the work of the commission is the fact that violence on television and film and graphic "realism" through description .of criminal acts in newspapers and magazines have increased. The question of effects of violence portrayed in the media on the individual has also been examined to Some point through research on the "causal relationship". "There is very little direct proof," Mr. Young explained in a telephone interview earlier this week, "but it's hard to disregard certain things." These "certain things" refer not only to pure scientific re- search" on the topic, mostly United States studies, but also to immediate and very real ex- amples of violent acts in society following almost directly the plots of television or film shows. Mr. Young acknowledged that these types of violent acts were not an actual proven result of vio- lence in the media although a relationship was certainly indi- cated. But then these "crazy things" are not the evidence actually sought by the com- mission, he added. He said the focus of the study is neither the outer perimeter of "crazies" nor the inner peri- meter of "totally normal people" but those "in-between": "They are the people that are really im- portant." The immediate goal of the commission, however, is the gathering of public opinion on the tepic.,.'In our ,hearings we. want Opinions- .'57,i4r; oung'5 tie ed. Although briefs are gratefully accepted, the impromptu on -the - spot reaction is also welcome. -"In fact, some of the best ma- terial comes from public dis- cussion," Mr. Young said. This characteristic makes the LaMarsh Commission a bit of a rarity as far as commissions go. Where most hearings ask for HOT prices on used cars - Yes! priced for YOU! 1972 CHEVROLET IMPALA Four door sedan with 350, V-8 and automatic trans- mission. Power steering and brakes. AM radio. White wails and wheel discs. Finished in Ginger Brown with Beige cloth and vinyl trim. 55,000 miles. Spotless inside and out. As temperatures freeze so do our prices on good used cars. Look at these today! 1975 BUICK CENTURY Two door hardtop finished in Copper Mist with Saddle cloth and vinyl trim. 350, V-8 with automatic transmission, power steer- ing and brakes. AM -FM radio. Licence #JMR 957. $4295. 1972 PONTIAC CATALINA CONVERTABLE A real sharp car finished in Bright Red with black top and block vinyl trim. 400, v-8 engine, power win- dows, automatic power steering and brakes. AM radio, radial white wall tires. Good used convertibles\ are scarce don't miss'this real clean car. PRICED TO SELL! licence #FHY- 994. 1974 CHRYSLER NEWPORT Custom two door hardtop finished in Med- ium Blue" with Dark Blue vinyl top, Royal Blue cloth and vinyl trim. Fully equipped with 60/40 seat, air conditioning, AM -FM radio. Only 13,000 miles. 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JkI.(I in Poti ti ae Buick Li ini t.?d ?42 MAIN STRi- F T SOUTH, MOUNT FORE ST, ONTARIO • PHONE 510 323 21H documenteda ed ma- terials and authoritative state- ments, the LaMar* *Omission asks oniy ane �l : What � You u think? One wedthink that the simiple prerequisite for: ae. tire. participation in a province- wide study of such farcrang ng dimension would draw large Crowds, tinfortunatel►, this has, not been so. Response to the commission's enquiries to date has been fair at best. The tint public hearing in Cornwall attracted only nine per- sons to a morning session. Corn- wall's population is close to 45,000. Subsequent hearings have registered an increased at- tendance but scarcely large enough with respect to the im- portance of the study. The response to date, however minimal, ha,s provided the com- mission with some feedback, Mr. Young said that the concerns have centered almost exclusively on violence in movies, mostly on television and very largely from young parents worried about the effects on their children. This `largest single group" has protested mainly about "the lack of alternative programming," Mr. Young explained. There has been no real suggestion to ban or censor the programs considered "violent" although the possibility of affecting a basic change at the level of the program writers and producers' through economic sanctions has been proposed, he said. If broadcasting networks refuse to buy such"programs, the loss of revenue to the producers may induce a change, Mr. Young explained. An alternate idea presented to the commission for review is the implementation of a "coding system". Although the details have not been crystallized, the general concept suggests that television programs be rated for "violence" on a system similar to that used in the cinema. The list- ings would then enable parents to screen the weekly programs as acceptable or unacceptable for their children. Theprint media—newspapers and magazines—have attracted a lesser degree of attention. Mr. Young said there have been "sort of sporadic attacks" on the print media for "the glorification of criminals" and "exaggerated headlines." The major focus, however, has been television. There has • been 'some contro- versy over the need for the com- mission, with critics arguing that studies on the problem already exist and that the problem is within federal jurisdiction any- way. Mr. Young, however, is quick to defend the importance of the commission: "I'm not enjoying being on 'leve . the globe and ,Mad Obvious , Pro strongly in favor of the mission., I think it's import* n , Mr. Young explained that the* Probleniie by no Ingalls exclusive to Canada. It's - a world-wide movement, he said, Biting Mexico, Britain and the Scar n- avian countries as prime examples, 'Mexican authorities have undertaken to ban a specific list of programs from the broad- casting system, while several European countries have inti- tiated a program of scrutiny land severe review, ' Mr. • Young admitted that the commission has no. authority to legislate per se since *it is pri- marily an investigative body that must report to the Ontario government. He suggested, how- ever, that the final recommenda- tions could provide a "philosophi- cal basis" for the provincirnet- work and Ontario -wide program- ming. The final report will also be submitted to the Canadian Radio and Television Commission, the federal controlling agency. Mr. Young said the LaMarsh Com- mission has already met with CRTC officials and was offered their full co-operation. The CRTC has also requested the use of the LaMarsh report for studiesr Mr. 'clout''of mission, ire Y dbe ders. In a "do or die" at tee a final r at ap f � Wing`sin hearing is eighth .an A li aaf 3$ and h-Vonlnder the comm ion.Wingham w sen foto Main rte: "It's a very repre>tatiive w, Ontario communit , 'weli- establislaed, solid agricultural communaiity, sere is no heron the list lust like it.r Thecommieshearing. at Madill starts at 7:30 this ;evening �, 4�VVeda<ey � . a Week! : ch BELGRAVE -- Eight 'tables; of euchre were ,played at the community. rooms last Wednes- day evening. ednes-day•evening. High lady, *as Mrs. Herson'IrWiin :novelty lady,.Mts.. Edgar Wightmian; law lady, Mrs. Lila WgginSI, high man,George Grigg; novelty man, W m Gow; low man, Mark Armstrong., FATHER AND SON NIGHT -Jim Armstrong, RR 4, Wingham, county director on the, board of the Ontario. Plowmen's Association, presented his. son Bill at the 4-H Awards Night recently. Bill had the highest score in the Huron County Sod Busters'. Club, which is sponsored by the OPA to encourage young plowmen. Council reviews fees for rental of armouries The rental ;dee for the use of the Armouries approved at the. November meeting of the Wing - ham Town Council was brought up for review once . more at Monday's regular meeting. Councillor Angus Mowbray reported "a lot of flak" over the $125 fee voted in by council mem- bers previously. He suggested including the $50 breakage fee, originally a separate charge, in the $125 rental fee. Prospective users of the hall 'would then be re- quested to present two separate cheques, with the $50 deposit refunded after the event. Council approved the new proposal but specified that the Armouries be left in good condition by those using the hall before the deposit is refunded. The $75 rental fee covers use of the hall, chairs, tables and kitchen facilities. In other committee reports, Councillor Al Harrison reported Eight are granted bail in Gorrie-Wroxeter drug case 4. . Six of eight Gorrie-Wroxeter residents charged with conspir- acy to traffic a narcotic were granted bail last week. The other two were remanded out of custody previously. Only one, Peter Konczal of RR 2, Wroxeter remains in jail. He was unable to raise bail of $2,000. Charles Ramon Whitlatch, Jan Paul Launder, both of RR 2, Gorrie, Robert Charles Connor, of RR 2, Wroxeter, and Anita Louisa Marie Maloney of RR 3, Gorrie were granted bail on condition each gives sureties to the sum of $10,000. Vickie Lynne Konsczal, wife of Peter was released on payment of 52,500. Lynn Elizabeth Kartzmark and Nancy Maureen Launder, both of RR 2, Wroxeter, were remanded out of custody. All eight appeared in court Dec. 1 in Stratford and were remanded until Dec. 8 for elec- tion and pleas. CHARGE DISMISSED In connection with the RCMP raid that led to the conspiracy to traffick charges, John Williams, 29, of no fixed address had a charge of breaking the immigra- tion act thrown out of court by Judge W. A. Ehgoetz in Stratford last week. He had pleaded guilty to making a false statement during an examination by police inn Forest. Special Prosecutor John Skin- ner said Williams produced a driver's licence that had another name on it when he was asked to identify himself. He later said his name was John Williams. Following the guilty plea .fudge Ehgoetz remanded him in cus- tody. He said he did not under- stand the implications of the case and wanted to hear more in- formation on William's back- ground and identity. A few days later special Crown Attorney Chester Misener said the charge was improperly laid and could not be supported. Will- iams was held in custody until after the noon recess when he again appeared in court. Mr. Skinner then asked Judge 'Ehgoetz to reject the guilty plea. The judge rejected the plea and then ordered the charge with- drawn. Williams was free to leave. that receipts from the park, just under $2,100 for the season, are about $300 greater than last year's figures. He suggested, the possibility of installing sewage hook-ups on about 10 lots for next season to attract more revenue. Councillor Harrison said the Parks Board would register a profit this year. Council members discussed briefly the necessity, of planning land accumulation for use in recreation. Councillor Bill Harris suggested that the problem might become critical should anything happen to the arena or any other recreation facility. "Now is the time for looking ahead," he said. Planning for the future was also the motivation for a proposal by Councillor Harrison. He asked council to consider the need for working up lists of town residents who might be willing to house temporary boarders during the annual Midget Hockey Tourna- ment and, in the more distant future, during the 1978 Inter- national Plowing Match and the 1979 centennial celebrations. He said the Midget tournament committee was willing to do the work if council could offer sup- port. "We just feel there is a need and we feel we should do some - Ming," he said. Council voted to support the initial advertising campaign to st art 'he project. The lists would have to be reviewed on a regular ba sis for an up-to-date register. A letter was received and read from the Ministry of Natural Re- souIrces informing council that ther e is no program of grants available from the ministry to pay for the repairs on the Lower Town Dam. Council voted to ap- proach Huron -Bruce MPP Murray Gaunt for advice on applying for the funds to another government agency. Accounts of 592,100.67 were ap- proved for payment.