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The Citizen, 1987-06-03, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 1987. UCW conference against capital punishment A resolution against the return of capital punishment was suppor ted by 99 per cent of the more than 400women attending the Silver Anniversary of London Conference United Church Women, held recently. Another resolution sup porting a ban on the use of life style advertising of beer and alcohol was passed unanimously. Conference President, Mrs. Shirley Smith, of St. Thomas, welcomed the delegates to Metro politan United Church, London, which was decorated with banners contributedby the various local groups. She pointed out that this church had also hosted the inaug ural meeting of the Conference. Speakers included Dr. Anne Squire, Moderator of the United Church, at the public evening Celebration Service, and Rev. Don Parson, of Welland, speaking on the Conference theme of “God’s Assurance.’’ Each of the six presby terials dealt with one aspect of the theme, Huron-Perth making a presentation on the “Assurance of Love.’’ All were original and thought-provoking. Bible Study was led by Re/. Frances Clarke of the host church. Thirteen past presidents were introduced, including Mrs. Vivian Clysdale of St. Marys, Mrs. Kathleen Cruikshank of Wing ham, and Mrs. Agnes King of Hickson - all received ovations. Goderich doctors speak out against war BYLWP On Tuesday evening, May 26, at the United Church on North Street, Goderich, a capacity audience listened to four local doctors speak on the topic, “Towards World Peace in the Nuclear Age’’. After introductory remarks by Dr. D. Pearse, the audience watched the film “Speaking For Peace’’. This was followed by 10-minute presentations by Drs. M. Watts, D. Neal, C. Chan, and the Rev. B. Ball. In a forceful speech, Dr. Watts explained precisely what a nuclear bombs does and what the effects of radiation area. He stressed the importance of the interdepen dence of all forms of life and how radiation wreaks havoc at all levels. He ended with a few horrifying facts for the audience: at The closing communion service was conducted by Rev. Dr. Maurice Boyd and Rev. Frances Clarke, ministers at Metropolitan. Local women on the new execu- the moment there is the potential to kill every person on this planet 690 times over; super powers are still making two nuclear weapons each week; there is no safe level of radiation; future generations are at risk. Dr. Neal spoke on “Accidental Nuclear War". He pointed out that in 1961 and in 1980 there had been accidents where most of the safety mechanisms had failed, and with the proliferation of nuclear wea pons the chances of further accidents were increasing. He also questioned the suitability of many military personnel, especially when we stop to think about the awesome power that they wield. Dr. Chan spoke about “Nuclear Free Zones’’ and how the number of such zones is increasing throughout the world as people became more aware of the dangers five, installed by Rev. Morley Clarke, were: Mrs. Muriel Coul- tes, RR5. Brussels, Vice-President and Church in Society Convenor; Communications Convenor, Mrs. of the present Arms Race. The Rev. Ball spoke about “Shalom”, the Shalom for indivi duals and Shalom as a vocation for peacemakers as partofan outgoing relationship. He suggested that nuclear arms are involved in policies that shame human beings. Dr. Hollingsworth spoke last. In an emotional appeal he claimed that the present “hair trigger readiness” cannot go on. He, like Dr. Neal, emphasized the real possibility of accidental nuclear war, pointing out that when the computers malfunctioned in the White House in 1979, bombers took to the skies and brought the world to within 13 minutes of nuclear destruction. He also stressed that the world could feed everyone now, could teach every one now, could reduce suffering enormously now, and could house Linda Hawley of Exeter. The new president will be Mrs. D. Ruth Dick, of Kent Bridge. Others come from as far away as Sault Ste. Marie. everyone now as an alternative to spending $100,000,000 every hour on weapons of destruction. He pointed out that Canada was involved in the preparation for nuclear war; uranium and tritani- um were exported from Canada for use in nuclear weapons; Litton guidance systems were used in Cruise missiles; Canadian ports were used by U.S. ships armed with nuclear weapons. He ended his talk by appealing to the audience to use its anger creatively by getting involved through the political system and by using the visionary spirit that is within us all. After a panel discussion and question period, the motion was proposed that Huron County be come a nuclear-free zone. This was passed unanimously. The meeting ended with the Rev. Kidd giving the closing prayers. Phone 887-6594 after 6 p. m. DURA-WELD WELDINGREPAIRSAND CUSTOMFABRICATING INCLUDING -loader buckets...............$385.00 :lawn tractor tailers ......$195.00 -shop crane/hoist ..........$465.00 -calf creep feeder...........$325.00 Business Di rectory Ward & Uptigrove Chartered Accountants Listowel 291-3040 Mitchell R B. Karcher, C.A. C D. Newell, C.A RE. Uptigrove, C.A. C.W. Brouse, C.A R.H. Loree, C.A. G.J. Martin. C.A. R. C. Roswell. 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