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Impressive show
At least in the eyes and emotions of Canadians, Satur-
day's spectacular opening ceremony of the Calgary Winter
Olympics can be called an extravaganza extraordinaire.
From its very outset as a mounted Indian band in full
native dress charged into the stadium to the colorful
flypast of the Canadian Forces' aerobatic Snowbirds, the
ceremony was crammed with routines guaranteed to tug
at the hearts and encourage tears of emotion from the
capacity audience which not even the frigid Alberta winter
air could keep from witnessing Canadian Olympic history.
When the torch finally ignited the giant Olympic flame, we
dare say there was not a dry eye in McMahon Stadium; nor
in the countless Canadian homes to which television
coverage was bringing the full splendor of the spectacle.
Too often Canadians feel it necessary to take a back seat
to the U.S. when it comes to producing a large scale
showcase. However, Saturday's event should do much to
alter such thinking. -
On a scale of one to ten, the Calgary opening is right up
at the top. Well done, Canada. Let the Games begin.
Arethey asking for it?
A couple of decades ago, the United States and all its
people were roused to tremendous anger and deep fear
when the Soviets attempted to ship missiles to Cuba.
Americans suddenly reacted -to the bare possibility thata
foreign power would. dare to place weapons in the hands of
a nearby country despite the fact that Cuba was, by
American definition ® an enemy state;
We have a l l watched n with more than a little trepidation
as the American president and those politicians who
support his anti -communist views have sought, by any and
every means, to provide arms and money with which the
Nicaraguan rebels might overthrow a regime which the
American administration believes is communist inspired.
Secretary Gorbachev, leader of the Soviet nation, has
been welcomed to the United States and lauded for his
apparent willingness to initiate a new „era of peaceful
collaboration.
What, in the name of all that is senseless and in-
consistent, were two American warships doing in the
Black Sea, less than 12 miles off the soil of the Soviet Union
last week?. -
Can one imagine the furor which would arise should two
Russian warships suddenly be spotted within 12 miles off
the coast of Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico.?
The most astonishing aspect of the entire episode is that
the Soviets sent out two warships, not to' fire at the in-
truders, but to merely nudge them out of the way.
American official policy toward possible enemies is
marked by such unmitigated gall that we are left to
wonder why World War 11 I has not already broken out.
On whose inforrnation?
Premier David Peterson is stubbornly holding on to his
stand which will see the Sunday shopping issue decided at
the local municipal level. Last week at Queen's "Park, Mr.
Peterson told Interim Progressive Conservative Leader
Andy Brandt the government will carry through, with its
intention to drop the issue in the laps of municipal councils.
Although such conviction normally would warrant ad-
miration, in this case, it does not While saying he will
carry through with his plan, Mr. Peterson Maims the
government is merely allowing the municipalities to do
what they have always wanted to anyway.
Where... Mr. rims 11 L_-`� his f__!.-.�_.EO.. bC• Cer-
tainly
is Peterson getting informanen a Cer-
tainly not from the Association of Municipalities of,Ontario
which has emphatically stated it does not: wish to have the
issue placed on the shoulders of local councils.. m
The issue is not likely to die quickly. Instead, we expect
the Ontario Liberals Will face even more opposition as
lobbyists muster up ammunition, for their attack on
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FEBRUARY 1941
At the annual meetingof the South
Bruce Rural Telephone Company,
R. P. Scott of Culross was elected
president; J. A. Johnston' of Mild-
may vice-president and J. N.
Schefter of Mildmay manager and
secretary -treasurer. Walter Ren-
wick, a former president of the
company, repeated a request that
subscribers at Belmore be con-
nected with the Wroxeter central.
Jack Cook of the Dominion Bank
staff here for the past year, left for
Rouen where he has been tran-
sferred. Taking his place as teller
here is G. E. Madill of Uxbridge.
George. Martin, who was ap-
pointed clerk of Morris Township, is
a native of the township. He farms
on the fifth concession. He will take
over his duties July .1 from A.
McEwan who has been clerk for the
past3l years.
What is believed to be a Canadian
record for air training schools was
setby the fliers at the RAF Air
Navigation School at Port Albert.
The planes one night flew a distance
of 36,000 miles, equal to one and a
half times around the world.
E. J. Farrish has purchased the
Stewart farm on the ninth con-
cession of Howick Township,
recently occupied by John Miller.
Plans have been made to have the
place wired immediately, Mr.
Farrish thereby being able to
continue his business as usual. Mrs.
Famish and children will follow in
the near future.
Funeral service was held in
Hamilton for Rev. Hani lton Ballagh
who passed away suddenly in his
37th year. He was born near
Teeswater and taught in.;Mldmay
before becoming a minister. He is
survived by his wife, Ruth and one
son, Robbie.
FEBRUARY 1954
Three new members, Re H. Lloyd,
Elwood Armitage and Arthur
Gibson, were welcomed to the
hospital board' at the regular
meeting. a. C. Matin was elected
prei ititlehtrititd by Cousins vice-
•:?{;`4.,Yetv,'
president for the coming year.
Mr. and. Mrs. JackStephens have
secured a new home ii Hillerest and
will move there in the nearyfuture.
Russell Pennington recently
passed his exams at London and
Toronto for his chartered ac-
countancy. His parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Perry Pennington, attended
the graduation exercises in Toronto.
Wingham Lions had a 'bright and
lively meeting. They welcomed
three new members, Jack
Alexander, Floyd Blakely and Ed
Edighoffer.
While most people seem to think
the mild weather of the last few days
is just a late January thaw or a flash
in the pan to be followed by more
winter weather, W. A. Gibson of
Fordwich isn't so sure. On 1VIonday
morning he picked some lovely
pansies from the flower bed on the
side of his house. Spring is just
around the corner!
C. W. Hanna is chairman and C. R.
Coultes vice-chairman a of the
Belgrave Community Arena Trustee
Board Secretary -treasurer is L.
Vannan. Other members are Mrs;
Stanley Cook, Orval E. Taylor,
Mason Robinson, Ross Anderson
and Stewart Procter.
PRESS COUNCIL
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wider written com-
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.tion of news, opinions
and advertising. If a com-
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with the newspaper, it
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tario
Press Council, 151
er St., Suite 708, Ot-
tawa, Ont. K 1 P 5113.
FEBRUARY 19G4
It was a close call to a major fire
when stove pipes in the Wingham
Photo Studio took fire. At one point
fire was starting in a partitionbut
quick work by the local brigade
brought it under control. No damage
was done to the stock in the store
although ,fairly heavy smoke left its
odor in the business place.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rintoul
purchased the home of Bruce St.
George on Carling Terrace and will
move into their new residence this
week. Mr. and Mrs. St. George and
family left for New Hampshire
where he has secured a position with
a television station,
Brian Schaefer, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Carl Schaefer of Teeswater,
received word that he has been
awarded a University of Waterloo
Tuition Scholarship consisting of
free- tuition and fees for the coming
term, along with the title of
University Scholar. Brian is in
second year engineering.
Red and white formed a pretty
setting for a wedding in Knox
Presbyterian Church, Teeswater,
when Gloria Elizabeth Stobo and
Donald John Dow exchanged vows.
They will live on the groom's farm at
RR 3, Wingharn.
Ann Simmons, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Lyle Simmons of Ford-
wich, was Queen of the Fordwich
Community Association ice car-
nival. Nancy Gedekke and Warren
Zurbrigg were the best skating
couple; Brian Douglas was the best
clown and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown
and their four children were the
largest family, on skates.
Tenders for the new Ontario
College ,of Education at London,
which will! he affiliated with the
University of Western Ontario, have
been called. Final sketch plans and
specifications for the $3,500,000
building are ready.
FEBRUARY 1974
Wingham Public School hosted the
North Huron Public Speaking
contest. Two speakers were chosen
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