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Canada needs to reconnect with the United Nations
Dear Editor:
I was deeply inspired to hear
General Dallaire's recent presen-
tation in Kincardine on the occa-
sion of his recent visit to the fed-
eral riding of Huron -Bruce.
Mr. Allan Thompson, the Lib-
eral candidate for Huron Bruce,
introduced him as one of the
greatest humanitarians that he
had ever known.
As General Dallaire shared his
life's story, one had to agree that
he was a man of a great compas-
sion, humility, intellect and
vision. He is a man possessed of a
deep caring for all human beings,
regardless of colour, religion, faith
and social status. Despite being a
retired military man, he
lamented the vast amounts of
money being spent by the world's
leaders on arms and the military.
As I listened to his story
unfold, I was convinced that he
would much rather wage peace
than wage war. He drew atten-
tion to fact that Canada has
lost its reputation as a nation
of peacekeepers and that Can-
ada, as a middle power, could
have a greater emphasis on
peacekeeping, if only our
national leadership chose to
do so.
As the next federal election
draws near, it is important that
Canadians discuss with candi-
dates the need for Canada to
reconnect with the
United Nations in order to
restore Canada's hitherto first
class, internationally respected
reputation as a peace -loving and
peacekeeping nation. In so
doing, each one of us can help
to keep General Dallaire's vision
of a more just and peaceful
world alive.
Yours sincerely,
Jim Hollingworth, MD.,
Goderich
From the archives
15 Years Ago
The Clinton Spring Fair continued
with its 146th edition. The fair hosted
its first ever soapbox derby. The fair
ambassador competition was can-
celled for lack of competitors.
Four unconfirmed cases of E. Coli
were reported in Huron County.
This was the year that the Walker -
ton's water supply was contami-
nated; killing five people and 1000
became sick. Authorities assured
residents of Clinton that their water
supply was rigorously tested for the
bacteria each week.
25 Years Ago
A Main Street fire cost a young fam-
ily their home and belongings. The fire
occurred in mid-afternoon at an
Albert Street apartment.
Then Fire Chief Fred Lobb said, "It
was only a matter of minutes between
the time she discovered the fire and it
engulfed the apartment"
The 136th Clinton Spring Fair was
held with larger crowds than ever
before. Spring Fair President, Paul
Wheeler declared the fair a "roaring
success':
35 Years Ago
The Clinton branch of the Huron
county Health Unit was determined to
be an addition to the Huronview
Home for the Aged.
Clinton citizen Frank Cook was
honoured by the Clinton Kinsmen with
a lifetime membership to the club.
Cook was a charter member, past presi-
dent and founder of the Kinsmen
Raceway.
An advertisement in the Clinton
News Record by the Ontario Ministry
of Labour promoted equal pay
between women and men. The points
in the ad described how employers
couldn't pay male workers more based
on small differences in their work. The
ministry added extra staff to the
Employment Standards branch to
enforce the equal pay law.
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