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CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
Clinton News -Record
THE 'CLINTON NEW ERA Established 1885 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Established 1878
Amalgamated 1924
An Independent Newspaper devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District
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Published EVERY THURSDAY at CLINTON, Ontario, Canada, in the Heart of Huron County
R. S. ATKEY, Editor A. L. COLQUHOUN, Plant Manager
THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1949
Must Reduce Government Payrolls
AN AL>ARMING growth in the number of
persons on Government payrolls should be
investigated, especially, in view of the fact
' that "trying economic conditions may lie
ahead:" This is the view of The Canadian
Chamber of Commerce in a Brief submitted
to .the Federal Ministers of Finance and
'Revenue,
The Brief said in part:
1. It recognizes the need for higher de-
fence spending, but believes "the confidence
and abilities of ell sections of the population,
including business, to meet 'trying economic
conditions which may lie ahead would be
enormously strengthened by an over-all re-
duction of income taxes."
2. The time has come "to institute a thor-
6ugh analysis by an impartial body of the
current and future essential needs in the mat-
ter of civil servants with a view to eliminat-
ing all unnecessary departments and person-
nel." (There are roughly 1400)00 Federal Civil
servants,) •
S. There is' an "urgent necessity" to out-
line
clearly the respective fiscal jurisdictions
of the Federal and provincial governments; e
new Dominion - provinciel conference should
b convened,
The Chamber ,said the pace of inflation
has slackened. Because personal savings were
the main -spring of economics development, it
felt that' the "effects of high and progressive
income taxation tend to retard healthy and
essentiel growth.1
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has
our hearty endorsation in its stand.
About The
THE . CALENDAR of Christ Church, Ot-
tawa, has embarked upon a praiseworthy but
hopeless campaign against the misuse of the
term "Reverend," editorializes Toronto Satur-
day Night. It objects, quite properly, to the
clergy being addressed as "Reverend" or re-
ferred to as "Reverend Jones" It maintains,
quite correctly, that the only way, to address
a clergyman of less than canonical rank is
"Mr. Jones" or "Dr. Jones" as the case may
be, and that in referring to a clergyman the
"R.ev." should nevem be used without tore
Christian name or "Mr." or "Dr." The word is
simply an adjective, precisely like "Honorable,"
and to talk or write about "The Rev. Smith"
or "the Hon. Smith" is practically to call the
man Smith and nothing else.
"Unfortunately this itein of what may be
called the etiquette of speech is not generally
recognized by our American friends and neigh -
Reverends ,
bors, and the influence of their writing, in
journals, magazines and novels, is so enormous
upon us Canadians that we have little hope of
our being able permanently to resist, it," Sat-
urday Night continues. "This journal will con-
tinue to try to observe the correct usage, and
to maintain that it alone is the correct usage;
but we, do not expect to get much support
except from the clergy—and perhaps not even
from all of them.
"Just to prove our point, no sooner had
the Ottawa church magazine registered its
protest than out comes the Toronto Telegram
with Emily Post discussing exactly the same
question, denouncing the use of 'Rev. Jones,'
but adding: 'On the other hend both forms
are customary in many communities and it
is always best to follow the example set by
people of the place in which you happen to
live.' In Vulgaris do es the Vulgarians do."
Weakening Municipalities
THERE ARE GRAVE DOUBTS about the
growing habit of provincial governments turn-
ing over large grants of public money to muni-
cipalities, regardless of whether strings are
attached, observes The Financial Post. And we
heartily agree with that journal.
Few observers will question the need of
many municipalities for more revenue. It is
debatable, however, whether this handing out
of grants is either the best or most economical
solution.
When one party collects for another to
spend, there is always more risk of 'waste,
During the slump in the "thirties," there were
plenty of examples.
In addition to encouraging extrvegance,
these handouts are bound to sap the vital in-
dependence of local governments. That would
be a most serious Loss.
On the municipal level, and particularly in
the smaller and rural sections, we have prob-
ably the most efficient and democratic ad-
ministration in the country.
Hold On, Everybody!
SPRING HAS A SLOW FUSE• That robin,
that snowdrop, means a great explosion of
blossom' and song to come. But not yet, not
for a while. Just the thin flame creeping along
the roots under dirty patches of old snow.
Just the "ten -brown hares in gusty March" as
a fitful prelude to the warm and teeming ener-
gies of June. Hold on, everyone, even with
chilly fingers. There's subversive activity
underground and revolution in the air.
Editorial Comment ...
THOUGHT FOR TO-DAY—We see things
not es they are but as we are.
"Goodbye, Winter! Hello, Spring!" The
latter bowed in officially at 5.49 p..m Sunday,
,Merch 20.
Could it be that the presentation of the
• Abbott Budget, with its tax reductions, is the
forerunner of an early Federal Election?
How about that ` Cleen-Up-Week," men-
tioned by Mayor R. Y. Hattin at a recent
session of the Town Council? It appears to
us to be badly needed in this town. And
the streets could stand quite a lot of work
to put them into reasonable shape.
Probably two of the most popular features
of the Abbott Federal Budget, brought down
in the House of Commons Tuesday evening,
was the slashing of income taxes, particularly
for the middle-income groups, and the elim-
ination of some of the "nuisance" taxes.
Chairman A. J. McMurray and the mem-
bers of the local Red Cross Campaign Com-
mittee are to be congratulated on their speedy
and successful completion of the, drive for
funds in Clinton and District. With an ob-
jective of $1,500, a total of nearly $1,700 has
now been reached with further reports still
to come in.
Federal Budget In Brief
Budget features two-way income tax re-
lief—higher exemptions and lower rates; both
retroactive to January 1.
Basic income exemptions boosted from
$750 to $1,000 for single persons and $1,500 to
$2,000 for merried.
Exemptions raised from $100 to $150 for
each dependent child under 16 and $300 to $400
for other dependents.
Higher exemptions will take 750,000 present
taxpayers off income tax rolls,
Under new low rales three-quarters of
remaining taxpayers will pay on average of
15 per cent on taxeble income.
Employers authorized to stop deductions
immediately for employees now tax-exempt;
refunds to be made as soon as possible.
New low deductions for remaining tax-
payers expected to be in general effect by April
30. Overpayments to date will be credited on,
1949 income tax returns.
Other minor reductions and concessions in
income' tax also announced.
Price ceilings removed from flour, bread,
butter, sugar, molasses and certain fruits and
vegetables—effective Wednesday.
No ,over-all price increases expected to
result from price -ceiling removals:
Price ceilings remain on citrus fruits, can-
ned citrus fruit juices. cabbage, carrots; im-
ported new potatoes and imported grapes.
Subsidy of 461/2 cents a bushel on wheat
used for domestic consurent.ion being With-
drawn tomorrow; bread price future uncertain.
Retail purchase tax of 25 per cent on jew-
elry and similar articles reduced .immediately
to 10 per cent et manufacturers' level, instead
of present retail level.
Tax no cosmetics and toilet preparations
(25 per cent) reduced to l0 per cant immediately
Tax on luggage, handbags, etc. (now 35 per
cent) reduced to 10 per. cent immediately.
No changes in succession' duties, liquor
taxes. tobacco .taxes, generalsales tax.
Soft drink tax (25 per cent, plus 1 cent
per battle'), repealed immediately.
Candy and chewing gum tax (30 per cent)
repealed immediately.
Tax on pines and 'smokers' su'nplics (now
35 per cent) reduced to 10 nor centimmediat-
ely.
Tax cn pens' an 'nuns. desk sets (now 35
per cent) reduced to 10 perr cent immediately.
Tax on. cigaret lighters (25 per cent) re-
duced to 10 per cent immediately.
Tax on matches (various rates) made
straight 10 per cent immediately.
Tax on transportation tickets (15 per cent)
repealed immedietely.
No extension beyond July 1, 194.9, of teriff
concessions on British cotton and rayon piece
goods •
Minor additions to sales tax exemptions
include malt syrup, lactose and off -the -high-
way vehicles.
Tax on train berths and parlor -car seats
(various rates) repealed immediately.
Taxes on long-distance calls, extension
telephones, telegrams and cables (various rates)
repealed immediately,
Five per cent tax on buses repealed im-
medirately.
Tax on carbonic acid. gas. (50 cents a pound)
repealed immediately,
New relaxations. in emergency import
controls announced—effeetive April 1.
Principal import relaxation takes form of
general increase in import quotas of broad list
of goods.
Import restrictions lifted entirely from cer-
tain items. including. lumber, paints. varnishes
and. 1.,ccners and mirror's.
Surplus of $87,000.500 estimated for 1949-50
with revenue of. $2,477.500,000 and expenditures
of $2,390.000,000.
`Tax reductions for 1940-50 to total $369,-
000,000 bringing to $1,625.000.000 the total re-
ductions in the last five years. •
Present tax allowances for mining. oil and
gas exploration expenses to he extond•"d thr-
ouch 1952: +ev credit for deep -test wells e
tended for 1;950.
Three-year tax exemption for new mines
extended to include mines coining into pro-
duction in 1950, 1951. argil 1952• •
Credit of 1,0 per cent of amount of dividends
received en common shares will he allowed
against personal income tax of shareholder.
- Present three-year carry -forward of cor-
enrefe losses for tax purposes to be extended
to fives -year period. '
•Tax on first $10.000 of corporation income
reduced from 30 to 10 per cent: rate on income
over $10,000 Increased-from..30' to 33 per cent.
All oorporation-tax chages effective Jan,
1, 1:94.9..
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THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1949
been formed in Ontario St. Church t THE C>{ 1NTON NEW ERA1
Officers are: president, Mise Thursday, March 25, 1909
Myrtle Sperling; first vice-presi, l 'Mrs. A. Seeley opened her
dent, Miss Elya Wiltse; second home for the regular meeting of
the W,C.T.U. Mrs. A. T. Cooper
was the speaker for the after-
noon.
From Our Early. Files
vice-president, Miss Mable Kerr;
third vice-president, Miss Delia
Taylor; secretary, Miss Emma
,Pickett; treasurer, Miss Myrtle
Tipiady; teacher, Miss Hattie
Courtice,
Joe Rattenbury, Major Shaw,
Major McTaggart, Mr. Spalding,
Lieut. Gundry, C. E. Dowding,
Capt. D. A. Forrester, Capt..
Rance, W. Jackson, G. D, Mc-
Taggart and R. Holmes were the
lodal men taking part at the
dinner meeting of the Huron
Regimens. ! I rill®
25 Years Ago
THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
Thursday, March 27, 1924
Matt Ford has purchased one
of E. Carter's houses on William
Street.
Clarence P. Shepherd has been
transferred by the Malsen:'s Bank
to St. Thomas. Friends are in-
deed sorry to lose this family
from town.
Stewart Taylor is the new
Scoutmaster and has been able
to get the Clinton. Troop re-
organized.
Mrs. R. J. Gibbings passed
away on Thursday last after en
illness of several months. She
is survived by her husband, four
sons: Foster, Wesley, Fletcher and
Bert; and one daughter, Mrs.
Bert Jervis. Also surviving are
three sisters: Mrs. A. Turner,
Mrs. T. Livingston and Mrs. I.
Johns. Pallbearers at the fun-
eral were: A. Townsend, G. N.
Turner, Ira Johns, A. Hugill, W.
Vodden and E. Morrison.
J. Hooper has resigned as man-
ager of the local branch of Do-
minion Stores and has taken a
position with Bll'tm'ore Shirt Co.
• Bruce Holland leaves this
week for the West.
Miss Mary McTaggart, Mac-
Donald Hall, Guelph, is spending
a vacation at the home of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Mc-
Taggart..
THE CLINTON NEW ERA
Thursday; March 27. 1924
Mrs, James Flynn and Mrs. T.
O'Connor are in Detroit attend-
ing the funeral of their uncle, the
late James McDonald.
Miss Caroline MacDonald has
been the recipient of the Order
of the Sacred Treasure by the
Japanese Government in view of
her splendid work during the
'Japanese earthquake. Miss Mac -
Donald's many friends in this
area are indeed glad to hear of
this honour.
Mrs. C. H. Holland and daugh-
ters, Miss Gladys, Seaforth, and
Mrs. Percy Cole, Kippen, ere
visiting at the home of another
daughter, Mrs. W. M. Nediger,
Wesley Methodist and St. Paul's
Anglican hockey teams played a
tie , game. Wesley team: McNeil,
Nediger, Livermore, Rorke, Mc -
Ewan and Cook; St. Paul's team:
Elliott, Hovey, Cole, Draper, C
Fulford, W. Fulford; referee, K.
Roberton •
Miss Emma end Mrs. Roy Plum -
steel are visiting in,. London this
week.
The Roberton Orchestra were
in Blyth on Wednesday evening
playing for a dance,
Miss F. Thomas is the new clerk
at the office of the C.N,R. Ex-
press.
25% TAX
ON JEWLERY
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40 Years Ago
THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
Thursday, March 25, 1909
Seaforth Alley Bowlers defeat-
ed Clinton by a small score. Loc-
al bowlers were McConnell, Bell,
Ford, Crawford, Doherty, Dowz-
er, Turner, J. Reynolds, P. Rey-
nolds, Gibson, Freeman..
The adult Bible Class 01 Wes-
ley Church has been organized
with the following officers: pres-
ident, Herbert Cook; vice pres-
ident, Mrs. E. E. Ball; secretary,
G. Gudmundson; treasurer, Miss
Mary Turner; teacher, E. E. Ball.
The committee which has met
to plan the fiftieth anniversary of
St. Paul's parish includes: William
Jackson, S. G. Plummer, Mr.
.Kerr, James Sheppard, Robert
Thompson, Rev. C. R. Gunne, J.
Ransford, C. C. Rance, John Har-
tley.
A young ladies' Bible class has
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R. Govier has been given the
position of teamster at the Fair
Mill. He replaces John Farquhar.
D. Cantelon hasbought part of
the Routledge property.
Miss Gertrude Wallis had the
misfortune to fall at her home
and give ,herarm a very bad
Sprain.
James Hamilton is in Sudbury
where he is looking after his min-
ing interests.
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