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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1983-03-02, Page 4be ; ='n b= bbanee-imrteis I'ublisht•d al V1 Ingham, Ont it i% t'ouvr lino.. Limited Barri Wenwr. Presidem Robert 0. Wenger. Sec.1 reas. I leery Mess, Editor \utlre> Currie. Advertising Manager !\Iemher ,\udct liureau of (trt:ulautn Rleiuher -- (anatlian (t nuntrniiNewspaper .Assoc. Subscriptions $20.00 per year Second Class Mall Regr�.iration Nn 082 Ontario (unununit% Nettslniper:\ssox )Six months SI -1.50' Return Iar,lait gu:u;uiteed 1n never, never land Our indefatigable minister of fi- nance and, possibly our ablest cabinet member has been under persistent and noisy attack for the past week in the House of Commons. Members of both opposition parties say Marc Lalonde is a liar; Mr. Lalonde, naturally, says he is not. The occurrence which set the opposition hounds on the trail in full cry is not a matter of grave national concern. In fact a it is of scarcelyany a Y consequence to the country at large. It happened this way. A few years back one, Alastair Gillespie was our energy minister but he lost his seat In the Commons in the election of May, 1979. Turning his own energy to the more prosaic chore of making some money he became interested in a little project in Nova Scbtia, where it was believed that with sufficient money for development that province's abundant coal reserves could be transformed into a highly useful liquified source of energy. All in all, a heck of a good idea. A recent Canadian Press story re- vealed that Mr. Gillespie then ap- proached the new energy mister, Mr. Lalonde, on the possibility of arranging for some federal grant money to get the project off the ground (or out of the ground). Since Mr. G. had been out of the energy ministership for less than two years, that approach was a no -no, according to rules laid down by the great man himself, Mr. Trudeau. Ac- cording to Mr. T.'s rules such an ap- proach would be dirty pool, because the ex -minister might just have some friends in places of power who would be willing to lend an old pal a helping ha_ d. Faced with these charges Mr. La- londe, who is now the finance minister, denied that he knew anything about the Gillespie approach, but a few days later Mr. Trudeau had to admit that some notes had turned up in the offices of the energy ministry which did, in fact; prove that Mr. Gillespie's ap- proach had come several months be- fore the two-year period expired. So, naturally, the Opposition people branded Lalonde a liar and screamed for his resignation.. There is, of course, the possibility that he is not, after all, a liar. Lalonde might not have been informed by his staff that Gillespie was on the fed- eral money trail — although that does not seem like) to saythe1 , east. I n Yany case, a cabinet member ordinarily takes full responsibility for any such oversights. If his department is wrong, so then is the minister. But if you are expecting Mr. Lalonde to be dropped by the wayside you will be disappoint- ed. He is, after all, the prime minister's closes buddy in federal politics. He, more than any other person, was re- sponsible for Pierre Trudeau's decision to seek the Liberal leadership. He is one of the original "three wise men" from Quebec who decided to storm the nation's capital. The third, Jean Marchand, has since returned to his haunts in Quebec. Some younger wise men have since emerged from that province, one of them being Jean Chretien, the present energy minister, who was interviewed on CTV's Canada AM program last Friday morning. Chretien gave an able demonstration of how to handle critics. The young lady who conducted the interview managed to get him intro- duced and to ask the first couple of questions about the Gillespie affair. From that point on Chretien held the air waves, talking non-stop without really answering anything. If one could sort out any sense from his flow of words it was that the needed funds were to be allocated by the Province of Nova Scotia, so a few words with old friends in the federal ministry of energy were purely innocent. Well, you figure it out for yourself. Americans getting testy The old and well-worn fable that Canada and the United States are models of friendly co-operation is wearing a bit thin these days. The zenith of neighborly enthusiasm was reached a few years back when the Canadian amabassador to Iran, Ken Taylor, managed -lb spirit a.half dozen Americans out of that country while their comrades were being held hostage. But relations between the U.S. and Canada have been going down hill ever since. At week's end it appeared that nearly 70 thousand Canadian travellers who had booked bargain -priced flights to the States would not be allowed to fly. Apparently nettled by previous de- lays and frustrations with Canadian authorities the Americans placed a ban of the flights. (The ban was tempor- arily lifted Friday night.) It is highly possible that the Americans have run into some ag- gravations from Canadian officialdom. A lot of us who live here are all too con- verant with the red tape and blunder- ing around, which each supposedly - simple procedure entails where gov- ernment is concerned. However, the latest American ruling which affects Canada smacks- not of mere irritated reaction, but rather of the thought -sup- pressing tactics of the McCarthy years in the States. Three films produced by the Canadian National Film Board are under attack in the U.S. Two of them deal with the dire consequences of acid rain and the third, "If You Love This Planet" dwells on the horrible conse- quences of a possible nuclear war. Ma- terial for the lather film was produced originally in the States and was as- sembled and edited in this country. All three films deal with subjects which are not politically popular in the States at the present time. However, the most disturbing aspect of the American official attitude is that per- sons or companies which seek to secure the films for showing are to be listed — and presumably to be remembered for later discipline. Rejection of the films will neither make nor break the Canadian film in- dustry, but the official American re- action is a clear demonstration that the United States is, at least for the pres- ent, not a place in which free thought will be tolerated. In fact, it sounds a wee bit like Poland. She'shad enough Queen Elizabeth broke with prece- dent last week when it was announced that she was suing a London News- paper and a former Buckingham Palace employee. The ex -employee had been feeding intimate, gossipy information to one of the sensa- tion -mongering tabloids and although the royal attitude in times past has been to ignore such sleazy journalism, this time it appears that the Queen de- cided to call a halt. By broad definition there are two kinds of newspapers those which bear a keen sense of responsibility to tell the truth in all matters of public concern and those others which seek readership by publication of innuendo and gossip, much of it on the -flimsiest of real evidence. Obviously the royal family doesn't enjoy becoming the vic- tims of this type of yellow journalism any more than would the average citizen. In a democracy, where free speech is a basic tenet of its legal concept', even the sleazy papers are allowed to exist, limited only by laws which cover libel and slander. The very existence of such scandal sheets is evidence of the fact that freedom of expression is a democratic privilege. Unfortunately not a l l publishers are equally possessed of good taste. They're on candid camera In our particular area few TV viewers are able to watch the uninter- rupted ca1lriera coverage of the pro- ceedings in the House of Commons. Those who can and do see this coverage are witnesses of some of the most as- sinine behaviour imaginable. Members of Parliament should request replays of the daily conduct of business just to see for themselves how idiotic they ap- pear much of the time. It Is, of course, an old tradition that cat -calls, boos and heckling are a part A of parliamentary debate. That tradi- tion springs from the parliaments of two or three centuries ago, but it is how as obsolete as the horse and buggy. What is accomplished, we wonder, when an important speech is being de- livered and the speaker is delayed and sidetracked by Interruptions from across the floor of the House? With all the high-priced help we are paying in Ottawa, they should at least run an ef- ficient and business -like operation. n editorial opinion THE Topic FoR TODAY I 4C/D RAW, EH ? •til:tii�:.'.\:i•;:i:::;•::•:.:{•:::'•' ;};�;•; +•.;.:;� ti�:k Items fro MARCH 1936 The most successful carnival ever held in the Wingham Arena was at- tended by over 600, at least one-third of these in costume. Colored ice was an innovation this year. Tena Reid was named Queen of the 'Carnival. Prizes for best fancy costumes went to Tommy Lockridge, Marg- aret Homuth, Phyllis Johns and Charlie Wellwood. Les Clark was the best perform- ing clown and the best comic couple were W. B. McCool and Dr. G. Howson who were dressed as a cow. The annual meeting of the Wingham Chamber of Commerce was held, with Herbert „ Campbell elected president. Vice presidents are H. Garlick and A .M. Bishop; secretary is W. W. Armstrong and treasurer is A. J. Walker. In homes throughout the British Empire, the voice of His Majesty King Edward was heard for the first time since his accession to the throne. It was also the first time that any British Sovereign had given his first message by radio. Thomas Gaunt of Whitechurch has the telephone installed in .his home now. Shop for bargains at the Dominion Store where three tins of pork and beans may be purchased for 25 cents; lettuce is seven cents a head, soup is three tins for 25 cents and tomato juice is two tins for 29 cents It is estimated there ar 1,229,000 unemployed in the United States. The unem- ployment problem is one that the governments of all countries have failed to solve. MARCH 1948 Two infants in Wingham General Hospital will have the proud distinction of celebrating birthdays only once every four years. The Leap Year babies are a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Treleaven, RR 1, Dungannon, and a son born to Mr, and Mrs. Bruce Simpson of Wingham. The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion elected Mrs. Harry Towne president. Vice presidents are Mrs. George Ross and Mrs. William MacKenzie;. secretary is Mrs. Miller Davis and treasurer Mrs. Lloyd Hingston. Induction services were held in Knox Presbyterian Church, Teeswater, for the new minister, Rev. John Hardwick of New Bruns- wick. Norman McLeod, who has been manager of the local yards of the Beaver Lumber Co., has been transferred to Parry Sound. Itis place is being taken, by C. A. lsoucks of Napanee. Les Vincent of Belgrave has gone to Lambeth where he has accepted a position. Two of Belmore's young ladies packed their duds in an old kit bag and headed for W+n0t.r.r 1�1 r' learn that Old Files Florence and Joyce Horton will work at Foxton's. MARCH 1959 Wingham ' arena was in- spected carefully and of- ficials believe it is safe to use. The inspection, followed the weekend tragedy in Listowel when seven youngsters and one adult were killed in the collapse of the arena. The tragedy was keenly felt in Wingham where local hockey en- thusiasts knew the recreation director, Mr. McLeod, and by local players who had engaged in hockey games with the Listowel boys. Dr. T. Brock Cleland, veterinarian at Lucknow for the past 10 years, is leaving this .district for the United States where he has ac- cepted a position on the teaching staff of Oklahoma State University. Two new members, Ray Meyer and Ed MacAuley, were welcomed into the Wingham branch of the Canadian Legion. William Gordon, new proprietor of the former Purdon's Ladies' and Children's Wear, will clear all existing stock and the store will take on a new atmosphere. It will be known as Farmers' Outfitting Store. A former Wingham resident, Alan MacKay, will manage the store. Miss Anna Forgie will be in charge of the ladies' and children's department on the second floor. Miss Donna Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johnson of Fordwich, commenced her duties in the Bell Telephone office in Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. James Gaunt and baby Janet moved from Whitechurch to Burgessville, where Jim has found em- ployment on a farm. MARCH 1969 Miss Joan Remington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Remington, was crowned Snow Queen at the Wingham Winter Carnival. Wilfred Hamilton, Wing - ham jeweler and optom- etrist, was president I with his 50 -year past master's . jewel at a meeting of the Wingham Masonic Lodge. By a vote of eight to six, Huron • County Board of Education decided to locate their offices in the town of Clinton. A library has been established in Gorrie in the home 0,f William Strong. It will be supplied by the Huron County Library. At a meeting of the Belmore United Church Women, Mrs. John Farrell was presented with a life membership in the UCW in recognition of her many years of service to the group. Everett Cooper of Ford- wich has been engaged to teach electronics at the Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute and Vocational School; begi n'ni ng March 3. BROWNIES FROM WINGHAM celebrated Scout and Guide Week last Tuesday by performing for residents at the Brookhaven Nursing Horne. After a short program, the girls got acquainted with a shared some cake with them. few of the residents and 4 TODAY'S CHILD BY JUDITH ADAMS Jerry is nearly eight, and needs a loving adoptive family who can see him as he is: someone really nice to have around. He was born with cerebral palsy and is moderately retarded. He. ha's been going to a special school, and has just started in a "total communication" class'. Jerry is a friendly and sociable boy who enjoys playing with other children his own age. With; his big brown eyes .and wonderful smile, it's not sur- prising that people enjoy his company. He really likes to help around the house, setting the table, doing the dishes, and that's part of his "total communication", to show his foster family he likes them too. Because Jerry doesn't speak very much, he has to use actions and signs to express himself and this is very much encouraged both at school and in his foster home. At present Jerry lags behind about 21, years in overall development, but it's too soon to know how far he will catch up. He is always eager to learn, and to do.thin son his own. He likes camping gin with p g his foster family, enjoys swimming, and skates a bit at school. He is in good health, and usually wears glasses, though they were broken the day this picture was taken. A family for Jerry will value him for his fine qualities and encourage him to make the most of his ability. He is a loving, quiet and happy boy with no serious behavior problems, and would do well in a family with at least one or two children since he really benefits from having other youngsters to imitate. To inquire about adopting Jerry, please write to Today's Child, Ministry of Community and Social Services, Box 888, Station K, Toronto, Ontario M4P 2H2. In your letter tell something of your present family and your way of life. mosilow New Books in the Library TIME NOR TiDE by William Delligan In this novel, we are ad- mitted to the glittering, big money world of daytime television drama. At the centre is Rita Martin. She has risen from provincial, small-town roots to become the most successful woman in the television industry; the creator of the nation's most popular soap, Time Nor Tide. Rita's dominion is ultimately threatened by an ambitious network executive, Nan Booth, a woman whose instincts are both ruthless and relentless. In a power struggle that moves from the boardroom to ifle bedroom, Rita must fight to retain what is really closest to her heart. TRAP LINE by William D. Montalbano Breeze Albury is an honest, tired, middle-aged boat captain who wants only to make enough to get away from Key West. When sabotage forces him to ac- cept a run from Key West's drug cartel, he is sure it will be the last time In fact, it is just the beginning, the first leg in a bloody odyssey of bett'ayal, blackmail and death which finally over- takes his son and pushes Albury over the brink 11 is then he is driven to take his retribution Local artists perform on Blyth concert stage A rare opportunity to see some of the area's hest musicians on the concert stage will be presented at the Blyth Memorial Hall Sunday afternoon March 27. at 2:$0 pm Recording artists Richard Knechlel arid Jim Medd, Jim's band Pleasure Pak and a second band, ('rippled Duck, all will take part in the show. This will bea repeat of the concert which brought the group together two years 'ago, and produced enough electricity to run the am- plifiers without plugging them in. Each of the performers will have a section of the show to himself, then all will join in a rousing iam session for the finale. v<hic•h will fill the stage with some of the top talent our area has to offer. For the performers this will he a chance to show a new side of their talents. Often local groups are restricted to playing either at dances or to bar audiences. entertaining the audience hilt not necessarily showing off the hest talents of the musicians. This will be an opportunity for them to cut loose on a concert stage. To attract the largest possible audience to this performance, tickets are bargain priced and are on sale now at the Blyth Centre box office at 523-9300. %r