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The Brussels Post, 1945-5-30, Page 7WWedne011eT, TOY 30b1 4-114 Equality of Service and Sacrifice! The King Manpower Policy —� "The Greatest Hoax ever perpetrated on a Nation." r`It is a national disgrace and a -blight upon the good. name of Canadian citizenship. To give. political considera- tions priority over the nation's interest is intolerable and unforgivable." • Dominion -Wide disunity, is to- day the gravest danger facing Canada. The political abasement of the King Government's Man- power Policy reaped in wartime the seeds it sowed in peacetime. "King or Chaos" of the 1940 election campaign has been King AND Chaos ever since. National unity, to which the King Govern- ment has paid only lip -service, was sold for political advantage in time of gravest national emer- gency. THE PRICE CANADA HAS PAID for the unequal burdens of the King Manpower Policy is be- yond'measure. Army statistics tell the. story. Tragically, the casualty lists bear mute witness to it. THE PROGRESSIVE CON- SERVATIVE PARTY HAS CONSISTENTLY CONDEMN- ED THE INJUSTICE OF A PURELY POLITICAL MAN- POWER POLICY. We do not hesitate therefore to describe the King Manpower Policy, and. mall the furtive political manipula- tions which characterized the ad- ministration of that policy, as a gross miscarriage of social, poli- tical olitical and economic justice. As our forthright, progressive'- leader has said, it was — and is — "the, greatest hoax ever per- petrated on a nation." NATIONAL UNITY AND WELFARE 1(IIUST COME BE- FORE NARROW POLITICAL ADVANTAGE. Divide -and -rule policies have no place in framing the basis for peace -time govern- ment. Only a party that will recognize equality of opportun- ity for all in time of peace as well as equality of service\ and sacri- fice in time of war can solve the, problem of national unity with the confidence of all Canadians. WE STAND FOUR-SQUARE FOR EQUALITY OF SERVICE AND SACRIFICE IN WAR; IN PEACE, EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. Vote for Your PROGRESSIVE( * .SERVAT9E CANDIDATE P-1 Published by the Progressive Conservative Party. Ottawa. Vote For Cardiff On Monday, June 11 North Huron ' rogressive ConserVatiVe Association s WHO IS THIS MAN DREW? by GORDON SINCLAIR Famous Writer, World Traveller And Radio Commentator Who Is Well Known Throughout The Province So all right, The man is Premier of Ontario and got that way on his first try at the age of 49. But that's not enough. You want to know more about. George Alexander Drew and this is the story. . The Premier who stands six foot two and weighs 230 pounds was born and raised in Cueing of a family long promi- nent in the Royal City. He is a bard man to shush when' he has something to say and that was indicated even during ins terms at Upper Canada. College. .Although 'still a comparatively young man, Drew has been a soldier for 33 •years... more than two thirds of his life. He enlisted with the 16th Battery at Guelph when a high school lad of 16. That was in 1911 and three years later, when the first world war spread over Europe, the 16th was one ofthe first batteries to go active and George Drew, from. Toronto'a. Varsity Campus, was the .,. youngest officer. Early to mobilize this battery helves also one of the first to fight and the very week George Drew went overseas his father • died. That made George absentee head of the family which included an only brother and three sisters. John, that only brother, was .killed while on active duty with the Royal Canadian Navy during the present war. During the early battles in France in May, 1916, George Drew was severely wounded. He was invalided .home to Canada but instead of accepting his discharge he was named to command the 64th Battery of the Canadian. Field Artillery, and was soon promoted to the rank of colonel ... a colonel at 23. He had already been promoted and decor- ated on the battlefield. Colonel Drew has kept up his interest .in the ex -service meri and women from then until now, and that interest is reciprocated. Con Smythe, for example, a two -war artillery officer, made his first political speech an'endorsement for Drew. After that last war had ended in victory, Drew picked up his academic studies, graduated from Varsity, was called to the bar, then returned to Guelph to practice law and run for Council. ' Drew served four years in the Council of Guelph and was then elected Mayor of. his, native city. After one term he moved to Toronto for a second time, became assistant Master of the Supreme Court of .Ontario, three years later, Ontario Securities Commissioner: During these years. he also found time to write books and magazine features about Canada's part in the war and a comprehensive survey of Canada's con- tribution to the aerial triumphs of the last conflict, which was condensed by the R,C.A,F. as a gift to all graduates under the commonwealth air training plan. In 1934, after a series of Conservative governments had ruled for 29 years, Ontario chose a Liberal leader. Snore afterwards, seeking to regain their lost Position, the Conservatives named Drew their organizer and he held this post until 1937 when Earl Rowe led the party and was beaten, Within a few months Mr. Rowe had returned to the Ottawa scene, a new leader was needed for Ontario, and on the first ballot George Drew was chosen. Some of the so-called old guard of the Party had not wanted Drew but his majority was tremendous. Upto tine time Drew had never sought a seat in the Legislature, but now he ran 'for the riding of Simcoe East, was elected and led the opposition in the Legislature .until the summer of 1943 when he took full command. Once more Drew was elected by the people on his first try. As he had become Councillor of Guelph, Mayor of Guelph, Leader of his party and member of the Legt nturo on his first attempt, now r , , now reached the highest officee t wia0 Drew thin the gfft'of his Province. Throughout his public life George Drew has steadily and constantly spoken of himself as Canadian fust and native of Wntaiio ould he atter pt to advaiice the cause ohe f his ..Province at the expenseof. the Dominion, Nationalunity, he has said, must and will be maintained. This same broad patriotic view' took the new' Premier to the Motherland soon atter his election, and there he has worked energetically for post war prosPeritY anchored to continuing British connec- tions. Ile madeah intensive atrftly of agriculture, AS a result of .which Mario has made morerapid progress in his twenty months in office then at any previous time in history. "Farming must be run by Farmers" is his creed. The Prcmfer knew in the first week of 4044 of the va@t and tbmplex military projects that would be undertaken that year. Today, onthe eveof great expan- sion in Ontario, he knows of vast civil Plans to be undertaken here at home. George Drew is thebiggest man, and the first war veteran,to be premier of Ontario. In fact 8 of the 12 men in the Ontario cabinet are war veterans. In Ontario's 78 years of history there has been only one premier who was younger than ,Drew, and none whose experience has covered such a wide field. George Drew is soldier, author, lawyer: speaker and bears many another label of ability. Come to think of it he's also a goodcook and one of the things he hopes to see and taste in the post war Ontario. are some native Ontario dishes. Here in Ontario we grow the finest naturalfood products on earth but we don't seem to haveany.. specialized Ontario dish. - ` The Premier hopes to correct that and he plans to improvethe tourist accommo- dation throughout the province so that Ontario will truly be the traveller's paradise it has often been called. After the .premier is re-electedthere will be a ministry dealing with tourist matters from which all of us, home towner and visitor alike, are sure to benefit in at least, three ways. Also, as you'vealready been told, highways will be widely extended and improved. One thing I've often marvelled at in relation to public figures is how they can stand' the 'banquet circuit. 'You know how it is with mayors and ministers and pness, remiers; it's often one head table after: another all around the province and at head tables the food is often of a same - George Drew stands it with full marks. His digestion, in fact, is about as good as you'll find anywhere in Ontario and if he just half tried the Premier could weigh 300 pounds or even more. One thing he. really hates is lettuce in 'sandwiches. Something that gives him quiet pleasure is the realization that his administration definitely closed the gambling"clubs" and bookies joints which were a blot on the Toronto suburban area for almost 20 years. Although hie left arm will never recover from his last war wounds George Drew is a strong swimmer and can circle a golf club in the middle eighties, About five years ago at Port Colborne , he swam out to two men from Buffalo who were in distress, and brought one man in. The Premier then swam and got the other one. One man could not be revived, but the other owes his life to Colonel Drew. Drew has no time for email gossip and becomes indifferent or hostile to anyone who indulges in childish or 'malicious criticism. His opinion is never influenced by this sort of thing nor' will he express a critical opinion of anyone. In. some circles Drew is considered a soft touch for a lona and in this connec- tion he never seems to harden up•even though he's often . been let down. In practically all ways Drew is quick to forgive. His staff consider hint a grand guy You might say that if this were not so it wouldn't be found inthese notes. Maybe so, but if you can produce anyone who has ever worked for George Drew and won't back up this statement that he's all wool and a yard wide, then the drinks are on ire, When IIMCS Otter was lost at sea, and John Drew was lost with her, the Premier was wakened with the sad news at three in the morning, Thc.legislature was in session at the time and when prayer time conte around lie was in his seat as usual. As I've said before Drew is a difficult man to shush and was once summoned to court 'under the Defence of Canada regulations for disclosing that a Canadian tepee WAS ereto Hong Iso t g with insufficient training,. These charges, as we all know, were quickly and;thoroughly dropped, Drew is an Anglican who sometimes reads tate lesson in his Guelph Church. Gig wife is the daughter of Edward Johnson who was Canada's most noted tenor and has, for many years, been general manager rr en Oelu, ThDews wemart d in 1936 and have a son, Edward, and 'a daughter Sandra. WANTED LIVE HENS AND CHICKENS also GEESE and DUCK FEATHERS BEST PRICES PAID Before you sell any poultry phone the Export Packers. We will call at your place for any quantity or you can bring them to us. movilaromisiessmerawean WWII* Export ,Packers PHONE 70x BRUSSELS Moved by Chas, Ooultes secolned' Morris Council by Wm. Speir that'tile Court of Re- Morris Township Council Meeting vision on the Pipe Drain be postpon May 14th, 1945. • ' I ed 'until the neat Council Meeting, The Council met .on, the above date the Reeve to interview' Dngineea' RoY in the Township Hall with all the { Patterson in regard to having the members present. The Reeve presid- i open ,portion of drain all lot 89, ;Con. ed. 5 tiled, The minutes of the last meeting I Moved by James Michie seconded were read and adopted on motion, of by Ba,rysy Johgtaton that the meet- Harvey Johnston and James Michie. king adjourn to meet again on Friday. Moved by James Michas ,seconded June 881t, 1945 at 1 P. m•—Caa'ried. by Harvey Johnston; thbat the post- The following accounts were paid:- poned meeting for the purpose of lis- C, B. Coupes, advertising over cussing tiA Township •School `' Area, 1 • ,C, K, N. X. $4.00 he held on Friday, May 18 at 8.30. Association of Assessing Offfioans, tp. an.- camtled; fee $10.00 Moved by Chas. Coupes seconded Brussels Post, Printing .33y nwa by wan. Spear that the Assessor' be tar Pipe Adm 27.0e sent to the meeting of the Assessors Bvtli Standard, admee'tiaing . ,.,, $2.60 Association and that the member- Municipal World, supplies 0,05 ship fee gsikl.his expenses be'pafd, — W. S. Gabdon, Public Liability Carried. Insurance ;19514 Moved by Ohas. CouJites seconded winighasn •General Hospital, by Harvey Johnston that the Road grant $500.09 Bills las presented by the Road Cecil wheeler, ttnansprorfiatian',' 26.60 $20.00 $3,00 22.0e $2.00 'Superintendent be Pissed—Carried, etc. Moved by Wm. 'Stair seconded by Dr, Cu+arwford, M,'O•B. Jas. Michie that the Public Liability Oelell. wheeler. B.O.H., Insurance Policy be renwed with the Jobe ezadg, B.O.B. General Aerdalant Insurance Com Geo, Martin, B.O.E. parry — Carried, Geo. Martin, Clerk. The Drew have one of the biggest private libraries in any Ontario home and Mrs. Drew, whose people are of pioneer stock, speaks five languages, These are being passed along to Edward although Sandra is still having trouble with English, Edward 10 also studying the violist. This is George Drew. t know you'll like hint. Ms WILLIAM SPEACE Estate Agent Conveyancer .and Commissioner GENERAi. INSURANCE OFFICE MAIN STREET, — — 1 Lam, ONT• DEAD' or �., :DISABLED Illiddy removed m Clean..SaniterY 1nic&.. P'6oe4e collo* 'f 72 BRU William Stone Sons Limited WantcI1OOOBags No. 1 Potatoes ALSO Hydbrid Cern For Sale A. J. PEARSON PHONE ate-+ ABE EEN.ANCUS SALE 8 BULLS — 37 FEMALES GUELPH Winter Fair Building Situ ,:, y, June These cattle have been selected from many Of our beet horde, They,are in goad breeding condition, Some bulls are herd headers, others are best suited to cofnnercf8l herds. The 'females have excellent breeding although hot in show fit, All cattle are NOV accredited for T.R. and negative to the blood test: Thin Is your opportunity to eecure breeding stock at your own price. IlffeVa llrAt+m+`""187.1*e'S'NTe,4.1,1, ,,, '_^+'Y.Y3. ,�.....,.' s y,,,. Ontario Aberdeen -Angus Associatloi T Alex. Edwards, L. E. O'Neilb Seel. President. Parilarnent 91dpe., TOronte., Ont air For Cetelogue Write 'rhe Secretory`