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Only some protested
Last Thursday's long -heralded day of
protest accomplished several things, but
none of them even approached the objective
the CLC had in mind. More than two months
ago, when Canadian Labor Congress
President Joe Morris announced the
nation-wide walkout his intention was
obvious. He believed that Canada's
anti-inflation controls had finally provided
the platform from which he could prove once
and for all time that organized labor runs
this country. The lines of demarkation were
drawn. The intention was to force the electd
government of Canada to back down.
It just didn't happen!
Not only are the wage and price controls
still law — the protest demonstrated that
union members` themselves were far from
unanimous in their support of the CLC.
There were sope nasty episodes in
Montreal, where public transit was dis-
rupted. A few other labor -intense cities
mustered fairly large demonstrations.
However, in Toronto, a mass labor rally at
Queen's Park saw only a fraction of the
promised turnout — about nine thousand
instead of the 40 or 50 thousand predicted.
The chief accomplishment of "Der Tag"
was to lose the economy untold millions in
wages and production. Perhaps the second
achievement was to indicate that many
Canadians are prepared to go along with
cgp4rols as long as the threat of rampant
inflation continues.
Few among us like such government
intervention in our private affairs, but the
fact is that the loudest objections come from
only two elements in our society — big
business and big unions, both of whom
believe they are powerful enough to
adequately look after themselves despite
inflation —and to hell with all the rest of us
who are less powerful.
In the final analysis Protest Day left
Pierre Trudeau looking good. He didn't back
down, despite the obvious fact that he no
longer has even safe cabinet support. We
may not like it, but he's still the boss.
Hard to understand
The workings of.the "official" mind are
service was abandoned.
hard to follow at best and at other times
If Canadian National had really wanted
totally impossible to comprehend. Take the
to impress potential travel customers it
CNR.
should, long since, have managed to perform
A new series of TV advertisements is
even minimal house -keeping chores in its
now being flashed on the nation's screens, a
own passenger cars. Even a daily airing out
costly and colorful pitch to tell us all how
would have helped to dispel the sour odor of
wonderful it is to travel by Canadian
neglect and bad management. CN might
National. CN has even developed a new logo,
have fired the senior staff members in some
a stylized version of the word "via", which,
of Its highly -touted hotels and replaced them
presumably means "Let's go!" The only
with people who could at least be courteous
question is, "Go where?"
to their guests — particularly in its Halifax
hostelry.
We shouldn't quarrel with CN's efforts to
Our entire national transportation policy
brighten its already tarnished image. But .
is unbelievably blind. There is a strong
somehow we get the feeling that all the
possibility that use of privately -owned auto -
image -polishing is not much more than
mobiles may become strictly limited in the
window dressing. As the TV commercials
years ahead. Canadians may become, as
are being rolled out CN is applying to the
have Europeans, highly dependent on an
government for _permission to abandon or
efficient railway system. If such is the case
curtail its services to Northern Ontario,
the years in which we watched the sale of
which is served by the Ontario Northland
railway depots and the abandonment of
Railway, in which CN is a partner. Thus
passenger services will be recalled asa time
isolated communities such as Cochrane and
of tragic blunder.
Kapuskasing would find themselves without
No sensible person wants to pay taxes
any worthwhile means of communication
for unprofitable rail services if there is a
with .the outside world.
useable alternative, but this nation is spread
Since there is no viable alternative in
so thinly across such a broad land that many
Northern Ontario it must be presumed that ,
communities, particularly in the north and
most people who want to go south to Toronto
out west, are being cut off from their
or North Bay can go back to snowshoes and
neighbors and the rest of the country as the
dog teams.
railway abandons its responsibility.
Residents of our own section of Ontario
As far as we're concerned CN might as
are fully aware of the frustrations faced by
well save the treasure it is pouring into TV
the people in the north. Even so we never had
advertising to tell us all about its excellent
to face the difficulties they will when rail
Passenger service. It just ain't true!
Something for nothing
A couple of years ago, shortly after the
Olympic lottery had been introduced, the
whole idea seemed like good, innocent fun.
Most Canadians could afford the occasional
ten bucks for a ticket and the gambling spirit
didn't appear as an important aspect. After
all, anybody with brains knew that the
chances of winning a million were remote, so
it was more like a good-natured donation
than anything else. And we did want to get
the Games off to a good start.
Now; however, the ballgame is a new
one. Instead of one major lottery we have
three or four. The federal government intro-
duced Lottery Canada as a follow-up to the
Olympic lottery and -Ontario started not one,
but two ticket -selling plans to compete with
Ottawa. Instead of one million dollar prize in
each, now there are five or six. As a
consequence the consumer money available
is being spread ever more thinly on tickets
offered for sale and the prizes have to be
bigger and bigger to keep the sales rolling.
When the first lottery was announced
there seemed to be general agreement that
public purposes in this way there is a tacit
admission that the nation's citizens cannot
be expected to support their own needs on
the basis of straightforward taxation.
The whole lottery plan is based on the
individual's desire to get something for
nothing — and that is a philosophy which
needs no fostering in Canada or anywhere
else. It is one of the most important
symptoms of many of•the ills which face the
post-war world. We can see it in the quality
of consumer goods we buy, in the quality of
effort we get from the people to whom we
pay salaries — even in the attitudes of our
own children.
Sadly enough, it is quite probable that
lotteries are here to stay. Even in times of
economic depression people will find scarce
dollars for lottery tickets, in the hope that by
a miracle of chance their troubles will be
solved.
So go right ahead and buy your lottery
tickets. If you don't know how slim your
chances are you will likely remain happy
with your dream of waking up a millionaire.
people are going to buy lottery tickets
anyway, so we might as well keep the money
at home. Now the philosophy is welt merely
aimed,at keeping Canadian funds in Canada,
it has become a race to see who can drain the What- have,
most dollars from household budgets into big
draw cash registers.
OK. So many Canadians can afford to you done.
buy lottery tickets. We will admit that the
spending of money on slim -chance tickets
will probably not be a fatal influence on the Civic elections are only a few weeks
nation's private economy. But there is away. Have you given any thought to who
another consequence that is vastly more will direct our affairs for the next two years?
significant. Have you spoken to a person who should be
Big national lotteries are nothing new. In in public office to let him or her know you
Great Britain the football pools have been believe they could do the job? Are you ready
raising huge sums for many years. But note, to serve yourself?
too, that the whole economic scene in Well, alright. Don't bother. Just let it
Britain is and has been for some time, in a happen and then spend the next two years
very unhealthy condition. When govern- crying about the idiots who are running
ments make the decision to raise funds for things. That makes good sense.
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OCTOBER 1929 conducted a field cropcom ti fare people who have been cut off
pe plete. Contrary to the usual The course will deal with the from their pasts and are afraid to
With ideal weather last week, tion in turnips in cooperation custom, no pipes are visible. Two latest trends in religious educa- look to the future. the mention of
the Turnberry Agricultural So- with the Department at Toronto. long seats at the rear of the con- tion. He is likely to be the only death is unseemly and the ambu-
ciety attained a new objective in Results of the judging show that sole and two others at the side Canadian in attendance. Ad- lances are soundless.
attendance and entries at the Richard Wilton had the best crop. provide for the choir. mission to the course is by invita-
annual fall fair. Not only did the Other winners were Charles Miss Florence Douglas, tion of the Bishop and Dean of Contest Winners
entries surpass any previous Carter, Andrew Gemmill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Doug- Washington. The winners of'4be "Find the
year in numbers but the excel- Thomas Taylor, A. and W. Mc- las of Belmore, and Elmer Pur- W. Seddon has been named to Hidden: Titles" contest at the
lence drew general. attention. The Kague, William Wellings and don, son of Mr. and Mrs. James the position of caretaker at the Wingham Public Library were
Society will have to provide addi- George Pocock. Purdon of St. Helens, were mar- Wingham District High School. Julie Gnay and Debra Wittig.
tional hall accommodation if the D. D. Wetherall announced that ried in Detroit. Earl Hamilton of Wingham Prizes may be picked up at the li-
show continues to expand. he has acquired E. L. Green- 0—" United Church was elected presi- brary. Next contest starts
C. B. Armitage has purchased wood's interest in the Ford OCTOBER 1941 dent of the North Huron Sunday November 2.
the corner lot from Dan Geddes Garage here. Mr. Wetherall will The Ladies' Auxiliary to the School Institute for the second
on the corner of Alfred and continue to give the public the Wingham General Hospital held time at the annual meeting held
Minnie Streets on which he is good service as has been its annual meeting. Mrs. R. Clegg in Northside United Church, Sea -
erecting a bungalow. customary. was the only one present who was forth. Earl Anderson of Belgrave
About 50 enthusiastic hockey Wingham United Church wor- at the organizational meeting of was elected vice-president and
fans met in the council chamber shipped in the newly -decorated the Auxiliary 35 years ago and is Mrs. Leslie Wightman of Wing- What's new at
and organized to co-operate with auditorium for the first time on also the only life member. ham is secretary -treasurer. HuronvI@W!
the governing body, with W. T. Sunday. The entire church has Elected president of the group The C.G.I.T. held their first
Cruickshank secretary and W. T. been re -decorated, the walls was Mrs. William Connell. Vice- meeting at the home of Mrs. G.
Booth, treasurer. Hockey looks painted a soft grey shade. Five presidents are Mrs. Richard W. Tiffin and elected officers for Mrs. Eric Luther of Hensall led
like a real game this year as electroliers of six lamps each Lloyd and Mrs. R. L. Steward; the coming year. Charlene Deyell the Sunday evening song service
several new players have come to provide excellent lighting and an secretaries are Miss N. Dinsley is president; Claudia Haselgrove, sponsored by the Christian
town and some of the younger attractive -colored lantern hangs and Mrs. W. J. Greer; treasurer vice-president; Ruth Fry, treas- Women's Club. Major Earl Mac -
local players have developed over the pulpit. The new organ Innes of the Salvation Arm was
P P� g is Mrs. R. Clegg. urer; Mary Ann McKibbon, Y
during the year. contains 1043 speaking pipes, has Clayton Fryfogle has sold his secretary and Merle Gowdy, the guest speaker. Mrs. Rick
During the last summer the a compass of tib pipes per set, horse Copeland to Jim Biggar of press reporter. Luther sang a solo, accompanied
Turnberry Agricultural Society each range being entirely com- Hamilton. This horse has been St. Paul's Anglican Church was at the organ by Eric Luther.
shown all fall at the CNE and the setting recently for the wed -
other fairs with great success. ding of Lorraine Hall, daughter of Slide pictures of birthday
�, Instead of holding a birthday Mr. and Mrs. George Hall of Parties and special events at the
y//�%iii party, Wilma Dark, 12 -year-old Wingham, to Archie Steuernol, Home were shown on Family
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Night. Mrs. Henderson arranged
LETTERS TO T}i� EDITOR Dark, held a layette shower for Steuernol of Wroxeter some musical numbers for the
the little bombed victims of Bri- Mrs. W. J. Johnston has re- second part of the program.
tain. The party was attended by signed her position as organist There were vocal solos by Mor
1 �� /% 25 little y an Dalton, a vocal duet b Nei
e�//%/1%/�/y, w r /may////�'�////�/ii�cF :'< girls. Man of the more and choir leader at the Bluevale g Y
unfortunate children of the Old United Church, after 18 years of son Lear and Elsie Henderson,
Gorrie, Ontario efforts won't make much of an Land will be more comfortable faithful and efficient service. piano solos by Mrs. Myrtle Par -
October 12, 1976 impression. this winter as a result of this Canadian farmers' cash in- ker• a piano duet by Mrs. Meston
Dear Editor: We have lived with this mess shower. come during 1951 reached a and Elsie Henderson and songs
The International Plowing for two years. I understand some The North Huron Plowing record peak of $2,819,400,000, a by the men's chorus.
Match is over and what a success surveys have been made. Now we Match, the 18th annual event 26.8 gain over 1950. The volunteer rally scheduled
it was, due to people's co -opera- need some action to restore our sponsored by the North Huron Teeswater went wet in,Septem- for Wednesday night, October 27,
tion and the weather. dam and park and picnic grounds Plowmen's Association, was held her when a vote was held under
In your editorial October 7• to their previous condition. This on the farm of John Holt, Ford- the Liquor Control Act. However, has been changed u Thursday,
"Leave it to the Amateurs" you year while the grass was cut kc- wich, and was largely attended October 28, in the auditorium.
rightfully ave credit where g y according to recent action on the
g y g casionally, the parking grounds and closely contested. Two Ford- part of the dries, the decision still
credit is due, but there was an- were a mud puddle all year and it wich women were among the hangs in the balance. Application
other aspect that appealed to me wasn't safe to drive in and very contestants. Mrs. Richard Ald- has been made for an order
In traveling to the match we went few people tried. It is to be ridge placed second in one event granting the drys the right to
through Belmore and Formosa hoped that these authorities will and Mrs. Steinacker came third. bring a motion to have the vote senior champions Dianne Grove
Once we crossed the Bruce Boun- get a little pride in their pos- Other winners included R. J. declared illegal. The drys allege and Jon Bateson; intermediates
dary there was evidence that session and that the repairs and- Sanderson, Fordwich, Jack that some 21 persons voted who Barbara Boyd and Grant Hey -
Bruce County was putting on a improvements will be made Willits, Wingham, Glen Huether, were nor properly qualified. wood and juniors Sandra Seddon
show. The county showed signs of before 1978 so that we, in the vil- Brussels, and T. P. O'Malley of n---o—o and Paul Templeman.
a cleanup. The roadsides- and lage, will and can be proud again Teeswater. Col. Murray McDonald, co -
farms had been prepared for the to point to this park and picnic Garnet Farrier purchased the ,
Mea -
show. Buildings had been re- grounds which we had estab- former Whitechurch Creamery ��� TO letter
196` ordinator of the Emergency Mea -
paired and nearly everyone had lished before the authority took from James Wilson last week and A letter from the director p the sures Organization for Huron
been given a paint job. With the over. Will the MVCA be proud of will keep all his apiary supplies nursing division, ad to t Depart- County, addressed a small
beautiful weather, the rolling the sign of ownership or he there. ment of Health, read to the board gathering in the town hall when
of directors of the Wingham and plans were outlined for the for -
countryside and tall colors, it all ashamed?
The parsonage at Belgrave was District Hospital at their meet- mation of a full-scale organiza-
made a beautiful sight and I am Yours sincerely, the scene of a pretty wedding ing, orders a sharp curtailment in tion in this area. Mr McDonald
sure visitors from far and near Elmer J. Farrish when Rev G. Dunlop united in
the scope of the training school said that Wingham will be the
will have fond memories of Bruce
marriage Mary Lavina Me- for certified nursing assistants. centre for an area to be known s
County. Burney, daughter of Mr. and The letter stated that only one the Wingham Community GrO
It will be Huron County's turn WHERE WERE Mrs. Stuart McBurney, Wing- class of students may be taken The area outlined at present has
in 1978. What will we have to show ham, and Charles Gordon Robin
the public? We heard .Jim Arm- THE PARENTS? son, son of Mr and Mrs. J. C. under training each year; that a population but
approximately
strong on CKNX ay that it will Robinson, Donnybrook. students are to be under instruc- 11.000 people, but in the event of a
take the coo raon of everyone Dear Editor: tion for only five days of each major attack on the metropolitan
pe y The public school teachers of week and that they are not to be areas the Wingham Community
to make it a success. bast spring Last Saturday night we at
P R Fiowick met in the Gorrie School
our paper tended a dance at the Wingham engaged in hospital floor duty on Group would be expected to
I submitted a letter to
y P Pe on sponsored by the Junior and organized for the school year any shift other than 8 a.m. to 4 accept about 22,000 persons from
regarding the unsightly condition 1941-42. The president for the m The letter also directed that the target centres.
of the Gorrie Dam washout and Citizens Consultants. It was very p
disappointing to see only about a Year will be Miss Jean Sperling two instructresses be employed
park due to the carelessness of ,Joe Higgins was named secre Dedication of the new Blyth
the MVCA and the picture it dozen parents of our teenagers tary. rather than one as is now the United Church has been set for
there.
would present to people going to The new water wheel at Mc case. Sunday, October 28
the Bruce Match this year, who Where are the parents? Do they The directors of Hanna and
Y , Kinney Bros. chopping mill in Company announced this week A partnershiphas been formed
traveled north through our vil- not know what's going on. The gluevale is being installed this P
lige, but nothing was done. Will it junior citizens all had tickets to week that the final papers have been by Lloyd Weber of Brussels and
la the same in 1978? sell for this dance. Money n—�o completed for the sale of the Lyle Hopper of Belgrave to be
We are proud 7 our county realized from such events is to be Hanna's Men's Wear store to the known as WeW�r-Hopper and
Regardless of what ourpeoc do to used to help the young folk in OCTOBER 1952 former manager, Clare Cantelon Company Mrs .lack VanCamp
improve it, if we don't have the their activities. Rev. H L Parker, rector of St The store will continue to be of Belgrave is secretary -treas-
co-operation of the MVCA and the Unfortunately the consultants Paul's Church, Wingham, leaves known as Hanna's Men's and urer. The company will sell light
department of natural resources, , were in the red, thanks to unin- this week to attend a five-day Bovs' Wear. bulbs of all kinds. Their franchise
who's
department
ofresponsnatural
its repair terested parents. course at the College of Winning top honors at the covers the counties of Huron,
and maintain, our individual An interested parent Preachers in Washington, D.C. public school field day were Bruce and Perth
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