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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1975-10-30, Page 114 Prune Minister 111,408U sand' tYlefri'heri of his govOrriment teem. ore, tn, his own words, Out to do "a selling" lob". Publishers. and - reporters from viteekly newspapers. acre** the pirovin+ce met Mr, Trucleaau at a wadi press conference in Toronto last Fri- day after. nio n and: poured questions in his dlr rection, lis responses were coop measured and enlightening.. Our personal impression was, strongest In regard to his evident intention of main- .taining the present "guideline combat inflation for ns long as he end d govern- ment consider them necessary and benefi- cial to theeconomic visitor* of the nation.: We believe that ,ter. Trudeau intends to wait out protests end strikes until Canaadians, generally, have attained as new habit of self- restraint, at which time he will consider it safe to remove the restrictions. The prime minister denied that the Im- position of government control ait this point Is a change of stance, despite the fact that as recently as early sureimer he was still op- posed to an enforced form of inflation con- trol. Rather he maintains that he still disc likes this sort of legislationand that its enactment was forced 'upon a reluctant gov- ernment by the continued mounting infla- tionary trends, The great question before Canadians across the land is, "Will it work?" The Canadian Labor Congress,) representing an alliance of some two m it lion workers, has de- clared through its president, Joe Morris, that organized labor will.. fight the :wage in- crease limitations with every. "legal" means at its disposal. Elementary school teachers in London have declared they will fight for a 40 per cent wage increase despite the gov- ernment`' 10 per cent limit. - Businesscorporations, for'the mlosfpert have agreed fo a id+e by the g,uidel,ines t labor ,ilediately,'clairin►.s that big business 111aas a aa�*doze ► anctone:weys to ju g g l e records - and Continue to' increase profits. M Trudeau calmly responds that the. delrt- ment Of national memo, On, and -will detect y s +ch practices and .that some ibusinesfs leaders will lend in fall unless they toe the. line. Almost every individual in the lend can find good reason to dislike the limitations which are set by the new control measures. But, on the other hand, evary'0$11401101 must surely realite that unlimited inflation would be infinitely more paainful. A wogs increase of 25 per cent is meaningless If the purchas- ing power of the dollar declines by 40 per cent. Nor is the declining value of' the weekly pay cheque the worst Of the Ills created by galloping Inflation. Even more serious is the effect which such economic conditions • " create in relation to the other countries with which we do business. As wages and corn. modity prices rise In Canada, • our export goods become so expensive that other no- tions seek to fill their needs elsewhere. The ultimate result is a balance of payments so - totally weighted against Canada that we would be forced to shrink back to the trading practices of .pioneer -type self-sufficiency. The prime minister readily acknow- ledged that some of the basin regulations proposed in the guidelines may require al- teration as time goes on, but . ,t ,no point in our interview with hiin.. rq , , ;;. deviate from the determination to these controls as long as necesSack. � ;the re- peatedly pointed out, their effec ss will be determined by the extent to.w Cana- dians are ready to co-operate. • Fresh assault on violence An important international meeting was held last week in Toronto's Royal . York Hotel. It was the annual meeting of the Audit Bureau of Circulations, a 60 -year-old organi- zation of people concerned about print media advertising and made up not only ofnews- paper publishers, but advertising agency people and representatives of the thousands of businesses which purchase printed ad- vertising space. - S p :Aker •et the mainlunche a -W,_ S M#5 a/ r t�r cn. dt rlo'Royal Commission on violence in the media. Rather than propounding on the sub- ject Miss Lamarsh permitted her inter- national audience a premiere viewing of a 35 -minute film which has been prepared for showing at the 38 hearings her commission will conduct across the province. The film simply illustrates the' opposing views of many Ontario residents about whether or not the publicizing of violence in any form tends to increase further acts of violence. That exposure to the disturbing question of increasing acts of violence in modern so- ciety naturally set usgthinking--as it did the several hundred Canadian and American delegates whosaw the picture and heard Miss Lamarsh's remarks. As a sort of final analysis in our own mind we concluded with y a general summation: We have too much •' The right to know Ontario should pass a "right -to -know" act to ensure that municipal councils and other public bodies adhere to the principle of participatory democracy, David Willis, pub- lisher of the weekly Alliston Herald said as he addressed the Association of Counties and Regions of Ontario in Cornwall. The act, which would be patterned after similar legislation in the United States, would ensure that all public business would be conducted publicly. It would also override all existing legislation and clarify dubious wording and remove ambiguities. "Perhaps the greatest criticism of public bodies," said * the speaker, "is secrecy and suppression of information on policies, planning and ac- tion." Often this criticism is justified because too many public bodies get careless about the public's right to know, a regrettable number drift into some measure of secrecy as a protective screen against criticism and some make secrecy their deliberate and positive policy. Long dark days Human beings must be highly suscep- tible to the effects of light, or lack of it, in their day-to-day existence. A mood of semi - depression tends to grip most of us with the return to Standard Time at the end of violence because it has become popular, too much the thing to, do if you want to prove yourself a man, or a woman. Bobby Hull, the hero of a thousand youngsters in two countries, and shining star of the Winnipeg Jets hockey team, made the most significant contribution to the question of violence when he announced at the week- end that he would temporarily withdraw from hockey action until the 'World Hockey 07k5Stitiatliftidoes sa ethi` concrete and ��'nneningfulbo t viola nc iln .the game of hocey. His pafience reached its limit Tues- day night of last week when his team mate, Perry Miller, suffered an eye injury when he was hit from behind during a fight in a game in Cincinnati. Hull has demanded that his team file suit in an attempt to make the WHA take action. "It's time we took some action," said Hull, "because if something isn't done soon it'll ruin the game for all of us. I've never seen so much stuff like this. I never thought it could be so bad." Who would you prefer to believe, Cla- rence Campbell, president 'of the National Hockey League', who declared at a public hearing that violence on the ice is good, that it lets the players work off steam—or Bobby Hull, one of the hockey greats of all time, who is sickened by what he sees?' According to Mr. Willis public bodies use a number of devices to suppress public in- formation, including special meetings called on short notice, informal meetings during which action is taken on a motion without explanation, suppressing of correspondence and referring - to letters only by numbers so the public doesn't know what they contain. "Secrecy is often a cloak for ignorance, incompetence, laziness or sometimes im- proper conduct," according to the ,speaker. He suggested that a right -to -know act should include penalties such as a stiff fine for every member of the public body or its of- ficers who' contravene the act. This newspaper agrees with the speak- er's remarks, as well as the comment of Reeve Bob Sharen of Grand Bend who pointed to irresponsible journalism as one of the reasons for secrecy. Obviously there should be an equal responsibility for the media to report accurately and fully. Of paramount importance in the whole question is the public's right to know. October, when suddenly it is pitch dark shortly after five in the afternoon. The re- turn of supper -by -daylight at the end of Feb- ruary somehow seems a long way off. THE Wi°NGHAM ADVANCE -TIMES Published at Wingham, Ontario, by Wenger Bros. Limited Barry Wenger, President Robert O. Wenger, Secretary -Treasurer Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Member — Canadian Community Newspapers Assoc. Subscription $10.00 per year. Six months $5.25 Ontario Weekly Newspapers Assoc. To United States $12.50 , Second Class Mail Registration No. 0821 Return postage guaranteed a "While yavr"re in the fridge, you missed a tiiflay, a bases loaded home run, and an error ... which tits letti4 me get your chair" ews OCTOBER 1028 R. Wilton took top honors in the. field crop competition in turnips sponsored by -the Turnberic'y Agricultural Society. Other win- ners were A. Gemmill, Charles Carter, A. and W. McKague, ham Wellings and Thomas Tay, for. St. AndreW's- Church recently. lost two active workers, in the ye -fl, moval of 11 iss ,B 1'JRac , , and Robert Wright Stratfordg o Gravenhurst. At ,a meeting of the young people, each was present- ed with a parting gift. At the fourth annual plowing match of South Bruce., the Cul- ross championship in sod went to Alex B. McKague and in stubble to Herb Arkell. Kihloss, champ- ionships were won by Graham Moffatt and Robert Moffatt; Car- rick, Arthur Vogt. For boys under 16 in Carrick, it was Arthur Vogt and Leonard Schmidt. The Cul - Items from Old Files ross junior prizes went to A. B. McKague, A. Thacker and W. McDonald. William Hallahan Jr. of Blyth had two of his 'fingers badly smashed when they were caught in cogs of a threshing machine. The misfortune occurred when he was working in East Wawanosh Township. .1f4 leWjI, ; to're will be 1 e: fie. e f idd; af' will be located in Mrs. Bingham's -� �' .ngham's building where Nicholl's store was formerly located. The newly -organized WMS Auxiliary of Erskine Presby- terian Church, Dungannon, was received into the Presbyterial when the sectional meeting of the WMS of Maitland Presbyterial 'was held in that church. Mrs. R. McWhinney of Dungannon was presented with a life membership certificate. On a motion by Howick Town - TODAY'S CHILD BY HELEN ALLEN Wally, is 18 months old — healthy. strong and big for his age. A handsome, happy fellow with beautiful dark eyes. black curly hair and dark skin, Wally almost never cries. He used to be a pretty ' placid fellow; calmly accepting everything that happened. but recently he's been having his own ideas about things and can be quite determined when he's made up his mind. Wally is a sound sleeper — right through the. night — and has a fine appetite. He wants to eat whatever the rest of his foster family is having. Active and inquisitive. Wally has become quite adventurous in exploring his foster home. No longer is he content to stay in his playpen — he wants to be up and doing. This little fellow needs a warm, loving family who will give him lots of attention. Since he is used to older children. it is hoped there will be big brothers or sisters in Wally's adoption home. To inquire about adopting Wally. please write to Today's Child. Ministry of Community and Social Services. Box 888. Station K. Toronto M4P 2H2 in your letter please tell something of your present family and your way of life. For general adoption information. consult your local Children's Aid Society. HE'S A HAPPY BOY ship councillors Taylor and Gamble, Victor Foster was ap- pointed to provide necessities for families .under quarantine living in the township. Some sneak thieves were ac- tive in Gorrie. They stole 30 bags of potatoes ' from George Gallo- way and also drained the gasoline from Oliver Galloway's car. Ward umdy; who has.- been . . -wfth rthe'lii',J�..�'I'nneMf �'!p pok of Commerce for ,a number of years, was the guest at a farewell party. He has resigned his posi- tion at the bank to join a financial house at Calgary. 0-0 0 OCTOBER 1940 At the meeting of the Maitland Lodge IOOF No. 119, Wilfred _.Henry was elected Noble Grand. Other officers include Charles Hopper, W. H. Haney, William Young, Howard, Fuller and A. T. Shiells. The red brick residence of John Malloch on the seventh conces- sion of Ashfield Township was completely ruined by fire. It is believed a spark from the chim- ney lighted- the dry shingle roof. The engagement is announced of Mossie Milligan, daughter of Mrs. Robert McLennan of Blue - vale, to Charles Jones of Auburn. A missionary rally for the northern portion of the Huron Presbytery of the United Church, was held in the United Church here. Guest speaker was Dr. Robert B. McClure, medical mis- sionary and Red Cross worker from Honan, China, now in Can- ada on furlough. The final match in the Alps Golf Club playoff was held at the course last week with W. H. French winning the champion- ship from N. Williamson. This is the second time Mr. French has been the club champion; in 1937 he also won the trophy. An outbreak of lockjaw among horses has developed on the farm of Harold Carter, near Atwood. One animal is dead and two others have been affected by the disease, the origin of which has not yet been determined. A pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Peebles when the sales staff of McCormick's Limited, London, gave a surprise farewell party. Mr. Peebles has been in the employ of the McCormick Co. as salesman for the past nine -years. He has now been appoint- ed local postmaster. Joe Horton has his family com- fortably settled in Mabel Baker's house in the village of Belmore. Discovery of a vaccine for measles was recently announced at the Biennial conference of the University of Pennsylvania. The new vaccine is said to be uni- versal, good for both children and adults. 0-0-0 OCTOBER 1951 We're very anxious to hear chimes that have been installed on the Presbyterian' church roof. The Kinettes have purchased a stretcher with rubber mattress, to be donated to the Wingham General Hospital. The equipment is valued at $200. The North Huron Sunday School Workers Institute held its annual rally in the _ Londesboro United Church with Earl Hamil- ton of Wingham named presi- dent. Vice-president is Earl Anderson of Belgrave. The pupils of Kinloss met at Holyrood for the first of the Bruce County public speaking contests. Paul Groskorth received first ..prize_ and..Mary„Es' .bey'.: ond. Walter Wright of Wroxeter has purchased the property of Mrs. Ethel Finley of Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Oberrneyer are moving from their apartment in Bristol Terrace, and will live in Kitchener where Mr. Obermeyer has commenced work with his brother,. V. J. Obermeyer. All roads will lead to Belmore on the evening of 1,lovember 7, for the official opening of the new Belmore Arena and Community Centre. 0-0-0 OCTOBER 1961 A colorful service for the open- ing and dedication of the United Church manse took place on Sun- day afternoon as part of the 98th anniversary celebration of the congregation. Rev. Robert Hiltz of Exeter officially dedicated the manse on behalf of the Presby- tery of Huron. G. W. Tiffin, secre- tary of the Official Board, pre- sented the keys of the new home to the minister, Rev. T. G. Hus- ser. Members of the Wingham Dis- trict High School Board, and the principal, F. E. Madill, were joined by members of the Luck - now Board and -the principal of that school when they travelled to Toronto to interview Department of Education officials in regard to the possibility of having an addi- tion built to the Wingham school to provide facilities for broad- ened vocational courses. The pro- posed addition would provide for students from both the Lucknow and Wingham high school dis- tricts. The official opening of the new Turnberry Central School was held on Tuesday afternoon with H. E. Elborn, Deputy Minister of Education, cutting the ribbon. Chairman for the ceremony was J. H. Kinkead, public school in- spector. The Gorrie Body Shop, owned by George Brown, is now in operation. It is located on the site of the old building which was de- stroyed by fire last November. Over the past 25 years, $32,130... has been raised by the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Wingham General Hospital at rummage sales. Proceeds from this fall's sale, held at the Wingham Arena, amounted to $1054.36, which was $100 more than the last one. The new Separate School build- ing in the Henderson sub -division is rapidly nearing completion and it is expected that it will be open for the students by early Novem- ber. James F. Alcorn is the new manager of the Canadian Im- perial Bank of Commerce in Wroxeter. He succeeds Roy R. A. Hunter, who is retiring. New books is the Ora", The Rsfxt►. Ath,s Taylor Caldwelaasee bY This is Miss'Caldweii's f-arliest novel, suppressed by her fOind, father becal 1 e coy+ ldn'�t , Neve it aid be .tom bit a twelve$yea old: It it the % ' of a MOW sophisticated future so- ciet' called –Atlantis and i queen, 1,. lustra, The -eyewiitiaees account seems to be either the result of extraassensory peck; or singular evidence: of minor* nation, and Is a vivid ti story psychie phenomena KateRider' by H. Burton pile disruptive; of acts .of the Civil War on the lives of art * nary family are illustrated absorbing novel which: Kate, her fathom, A y'eoman' farmer, as Well as her twather and sister, permanently torn by divided :loyalties. , P. G. Wodehouiei A Portiait ot'a, MD. Jason Theaster authorby las written thte de ' nitive and authorized biography of one of the greatest 'li*ary' humorists of all time Lavishly ii- instrated, it includes many con- versations with ,"Plum" Welk - house -house and his wife at their Long Island home. 'Consenting Adults by Laura. "You see, I am a onmosexual” These words written by seven -- teen -year-old Jeff Lynn to his mother, were to change and fa- fluence many lives, especially the life of his mother, Tessa, her husband Ken, Jeff's sister and her husband and, of course, Jeff's - own life as he grows from a boy prep school into full manhood and into the profession he loves, The Bermuda Triangle mys- tery—Solved by L. Kuache The mystery of the Bermuda Triangle has been told retold and requests for information on the subject sent the author, a re- s• earch librarian, on an intensive search. He collected all the infor- mation thatcotild.'l fa wnd inn . • each incident and # # : f. aliln t ve m i eftreb tris an toe; stilt; it solved the mystery. The evidence is presented here and the reader can .husunravel the mystery for himself ' t OCTOBER 21-27 BY JOE SMULEVITZ Surges of cold air were of short duration during the week. High- pressure systems associated with the cold air moved rapidly east- ward. The clockwise circulation. around the highs pushed a south- erly flow of warmer air into the area. Typical . Ipdian summer weather occurred Thursday and Friday. The weather conditions' which gave rise to the mild weather was the establishment of a stagnant high-pressure system over eastern North America. The air layers become stratified and stable. Calm, mild and hazy days and cool nights occurred. The haze results from the stable atmosphere's inability to carry away smoke or dust from the sur- face. A rapidly moving cold front passed through southern Ontario Saturday morning. The colder air forced the warmer air upwards causing it to expand and cool. This cooling caused the cloud and precipitation which accompanied the front. Rapid clearing was experienced behind the swift moving front. A large high pressure ridge over the lower Great Lakes gave cool but dry weather for the remainder of the weekend. As the high progressed eastward .11 southwesterly flow of warmer air developed over the region. Temperatures that were slight- ly above normal during the early part of the week rose to the low 20's on Thursday and Friday. Lowering temperatures on Satur- day rose to the low teens by Sunday and the mid -teens on Monday. �T�lte extended outlook indicates slightly above normal tempera- tures early in the week falling to below normal for the latter' part of the week. Precipitation is anti- cipated for mid -week. At this time of year drivers can expect ice patches on the road, particularly in the early morning hours on and under bridges. Be on the alert for those grey pat- ches indicating ice, states the On- tario Safety League and don't be lulled into a false sense of secur- ity by the bright fall sun. Expect the unexpected.