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Sport or politics?
When it comes to matters of national
importance—or at least the matters which
are uppermost in most Canadyan minds, it
would appear that the Olympic Games and
their attendant problems;have upstaged
even the abolition of the dieath sentence. At
this point we are not ev sure the Games
are going to be off$ ally the Olympic
ones—although our pe, sonal wager is that
they will be.
The situation which is threatening to
crack the entire nut is the continuing refusal
of the Canadian government to allow entry to
our country of the athletes from Taiwan if
they insist ._on claiming to represent the
Republic of Cl ina. On the surface the
government appears to be insisting on a
somewhat unimportant point of internation-
al protocol—as this column said last week.
However, Charles Lynch, who heads the,
Ottawa bureau for the Southam News
Service, and is therefore much better
informed about government and its
confusing decisions, says that Mr. Trudeau
and his boys are right this time.
One has to go back a few years to sort out
the why's and wherefore's of the argument.
Taiwan is the former island of Formosa,
which lies in the Pacific Ocean some
distance off the coast of China proper. It was
to this island that the last remnants of the
Nationalist Chinese forces fled when they
were driven from the mainland by the
victorious communist army under Mao Tse
Tung. For quite a few years Canada
continued to recognize the Taiwan regime as
the government of all China, in spite of the
fact that it represented only a small fraction
of the Chinese people.
Then came reality. Many nations,
including a previously obdurate United
States, had to face facts and mainland
China, the People's Republic of China, was
admitted to the United Nations and the
Taiwan government reps were booted out.
Since that time Canada has done some real
neat business with mainland China, chiefly
through the sale of vast quantities of
Canadian wheat—a factor that is no doubt
recalled clearly during the present argu-
ments over which athletes shall give their all
for China.
Lynch places the blame for the present
debacle on the International Olympic
Committee, which, he says should have
faced up to a firm decision several years
ago, being just as much aware of the
impending problem as the Canadian
government. The Taiwanese have sent
envoys to Montreal to talk things over, while
their athletes wait in the U.S.
Whatever the outcome, it is obvious that
the Olympics have become so riddled with
international politics that many of the
Games' most ardent supporters believe
something should be done to change the
rules. They claim that the playing of the
various national anthems and waving of
national flags as medals are presented is
dangerous to the entire Olympic concept. In
their opinion the athletes should be
competing purely as individuals, never mind
what nation they hail from.
Unfortunately the present mix-up is
bound to give Canada a bad name
internationally. Nations thousands of miles
away will probably never realize that there
are two sides to the argument.
Finding the quick solution
Undoubtedly the hottest news of the past
week was the solution which the Israelis
applied when a large group of their own
nationals were held as hostages after a
French Airlines plane had been highjacked
to Uganda. In what had to be one of the most
carefully planned commando raids in
history they flew an attack force 2,400 miles
from Tel Aviv to Entebbe airport and
brought the hostages out under force of
arms. Surprisingly, only one Israeli soldier
and one hostage died in the attack, but
practically all the highjackers and a dozen
Ugandan troops were killed.
The whole affair will probably be argued
in the United Nations for weeks to
come—and Israel will in all probability be
officially condemned because of the
preponderance of black African represen-
tatives and the enemy Arab nations.
However, there is no doubt that the people of
those lands which have suffered so much at
the hands of highjackers in the past, are
either openly or quietly in admiration of the
nation which, for once, did something
practical about international blackmail
rather than subserviently paying the price
demanded.
President Amin of Uganda has demon-
strated many times his determination to get
a place front and centre on the world stage.
If he was a man of high principle, fighting for
the freedom and equality of his people, it
would be different, but he is precisely the
opposite. His rule has brought sufferinq and
oppression to thousands in his own land. His
.methods smack much more of the dark
jungle than of enlightened leadership. (here
appears to be ample evidence that he
welcomed the highjackers with open arms
and would have used the presence of the
hostages in his power to throw his weight
around in international circles.
Israel's answer was prompt and
practical. It may even be that a few
highjackers in future. will have second
thoughts about playing with human lives.
Ombudsman proves -his worth
The Ontario Ombudsman, Arthur
Maloney, has decided to do battle for some of
the people who were talked into selling their
property to make way for the never -
started Pickering airport. He says that there
is evidence that some property owners were
frightened or fooled into selling their
holdings to the Ontario government by
questionable methods.
Naturally, the minister responsible in
the Ontario cabinet doesn't agree. He could
scarcely be expected to admit that his
purchasing agents were anything but totally
fair and 'above -board.
This particular case is the very situation
for which the Ombudsman was appointed—
and we must remember that he was
appointed by that same provincial govern-
ment. The Ombudsman's job is to listen to
the complaints of the little people who feel
they have been overpowered by the weight of
big government. Mr. Maloney's choice for
"You should run for Parliament -with all the bills you bring into the house,
you'd be a natural!"
Letters. to the Edi'*to,r
Dear Teenager or
Ralph Beaumont,
Whom It May Concern:
Main St.,
It is our one year anniversary
Belfountain Ontario
but who cares! About 15 people
LON 1BO
night. That is how many people
talk but we don't think anyone
plan the fantastic dances we've
Dear Editor,
had, the car washes, clean-ups,
At present, I am in the process
dance-a-thons, shirt sales (which
of researching a history of the
75 people, supposedly Junior Citi-
Canadian Pacific Railway's
zens have bought.) We are the
Bruce Division, that is all the
15 people who are calling for help
lines running from Orangeville to
but are only answered by a
Teeswater, Wingham, Walker -
couple of concerned groups who
ton, Hanover and Owen Sound.
we appreciate very much.
To ' date, I have gathered a
Now before you snicker about
great deal of historical photo -
thinking we are quitting, we are
graphic material but need more
15 'determined' junior citizens
to complete the work. I am confi-
who are going to keep the group
dent that, old photos.are in exis-
going so you can enjoy every-
tence for your area and if pos-
thing we plan for the mass of
sible would like to enlist your help
teenagers in Wingham.
in uncovering them.
Remember last July 28 when a
but, please, this is one time we
would like to be proven wrong. It
heading in Wingham newspaper
would be a lot easier, a lot more
read "50 concerned teenagers
In brief...
turn out to first meeting"? Well
•
What I am looking for are shots
of steam engines in operation on
the Bruce lines, predating 1960
and going back as far as the
1880's or earlier. I am also in-
terested in shots of stations and
railway facilities, as well as
specific events _ such as wrecks,
construction work, etc. The
stations are especially important
to my work.
I am hoping that you will be
able to put me in contact with the
names of people in your area who
would have old photo collections.
From there I could either write or
make a personal visit 'to them.
Also, could you supply me with
any information on organizations
who may have photos, such as the
Tweedsmuir book of the local
Women's Institute, if one exists?
I must stress that I do not need
to actually borrow old photos
from people who have them. I
have a camera which is adapted
to make a duplicate right on the
spot, meaning that the original
need never leave the owner's
hands.
Your help, with the combined
asset of familiarity with the area,
will most certainly aid my pro-
ject. I have written railway his-
tories before and hope that this
latest book will be released late
next year. Any reply you may be
able to send will greatly help the
project and add to your area's re-
presentation"in this book.
Ralph Beaumont
the post was widely hailed as a good one where are you all now? We need
because of his reputation for fairness and you to help but you would rather
intelligence. He did not accept the job stet and listen to dance music than News o f the Nation
without some hesitation, no doubt because he be around when we ask for a little
was well aware that his duties would work to be done.
eventually bring him into conflict with those
noise
Ontario legislature has the juris-
who were to pay his salary.
Now that a pool hall is coming,
'serious condition' following a
the word is around that the J. C.'s
The many farm people who have battled
should split up. Maybe this is just
Ontario Hydro over the right to take over
talk but we don't think anyone
their lands for power corridors are well
realizes how hurt and disappoint -
aware of the need for a third party to whom
ing that can be. We thought the J.
their complaints may be referred. More and
C.'s meant more than just getting
more there will be cases of this sort, in which
a building and then failing as
the rights of private citizens must be
everyone has rapidly pointed out,
protected.
but we have not failed and will
committees over the extent of.re-
not fail until our last effort is put
Whether Mr. Maloney is right or wrong
forward. But how can you expect
in his belief that the Pickering people were
us not to feel useless when 7:30
abused, it is a healthy sign that we now have
.rolls around and only 15-20 people
the person and the legal machinery to
show up?
prevent any such, possibilities'from being
We need all of your help. You
swept under government rugs.
are all Junior Citizens. We are
permanent this may be."
sorry if you think we have let you
provements over the estimated .
down, but we are doing our best.
"We're hoping that this stroke
We think you have let us down
$255,000 cost of replacing the
but, please, this is one time we
would like to be proven wrong. It
has stabilized," Mosier said.
would be a lot easier, a lot more
weakened arena roof, so turned
fun and for more enthusiastic if
-The pollution of noise
The Ontario Ministry of the Environ-
ment has approved the final draft of a model
by-law under which any community may
move to put a stop to excessive noise. The
Environmental Protection Act was amended
last year to give municipalities the authority
to control noise levels.
The initial draft of the amendments was
presented to municipal and industrial
representatives as well as environmental
groups in March, 1975. Co-operation between
the ministry, municipalities and other
interested parties has resulted in the third
and final draft.
"It is my ministry's intention to help
municipalities in the adoption of the by-law
and the training of municipal staff for
enforcement in the field," the minister, Hon.
George Kerr, has stated.
Although the new regulations will
probably be 'most applicable in larger
centres where high levels of noise emanate
from industrial operations, the law now
admits that excessive noise, where and
however created, constitutes an unaccept-
able nuisance to the rest of society. In our
own community the same laws should be
applied to excessively noisy vehicles,
notably large trucks and motorcycles, as
well as a few of those souped -up cars which
are so beloved of the younger automotive
cowboys.
Squealing tires, although scarcely noisy
enough to fall under the new regulations, do
fit into the coverage of the traffic laws, and
are certain proof of the irresponsibility of
car drivers. A lot of local citizens are
wondering why more of them are not
apprehended.
THE WINGHAM ADVANCE -TIMES
Published at Wingham, Ontario, by Wenger Bros. Llmited
Barry Wenger, President Robert O. Wenger, Secretary -Treasurer
Member Audit Bureau of Circulations
Member — Canadian Community Newspapers Assoc. Ontario Weekly Newspapers Assoc.
Subscription $10.00 per year. Six months $5.25 To United States $20.00
Second Class Mail Registration Nb. 0821 Return postage guaranteed
everyone took part. Perhaps then
people would realize we are still
here. Please help us, we do not
want to do this alone and would
like to keep going.
It is our one year anniversary—
who cares? We do, so show us
that you do too. Thank you.
Sandy Brenzil
Brenda Foxton
Concerned Wingham
Junior Citizens
44
New Books
in the Library
The Intruders by Hugh Garner
Set in 1974 this new novel shim
the Cabbagetown area of Tor-
onto, which Garner describes as
North America's largest Anglo-
Saxon alma, in transition. Garner
has written a novel with a rich
cast of characters, from drunks
to juvenile gangsters to various
Cabbagetown working people and
radical -chic middle-class intrud-
ers.
The Doctor's Desperate Hour by
Elizabeth Seifert
Bayard, an attractive small
town over -looking the Missis-
sippi, is the setting for this story
of four doctors and their wives.
At first, life seems tranquil as
they gather together for a himb-
tional dinner. However, hints of
trouble appear and when danger
threatens a member of the close-
knit group the experience is shar-
ed by his friends.
The last Hero: Charles Lind-
bergh by Walter Ross
Few international celebrities
have been so baffling to the world
as Charles Lindbergh. Mr. Ross
reveals the qualities which car-
ried Lindbergh to glory; individ-
ualism, perseverance, stoicism,
and self-reliance. Here are rare
insights into the man behind the
myths.
Floating Worlds by Cecelia Hol-
land
Moving into the far future the
author gives us a world of his-
tory -to -be in the life of a clever,
determined and quirky heroine
propelled through time and
space. Earth -born Paula Men-
doza is hired by the Committee
for the Revolution to forge a truce
between the Middle Planets and
Styths, the space pirates. As the
only being trusted by both sides
she must make a choice that will
decide the future.
What's new at
Huronview?
The variety program for
Family dight was provided by
members of the staff and was
rated by the residents as one of
the best. This was the first all -
staff program and as it was such
a tremendous success, we hope to
have a repeat performance in the
near future. Mrs. Jane Ladd ar-
ranged and introduced the pro-
gram which included the follow-
ing numbers: Monologues by
Dorothy McGregor and Dorothy
Valkmburg; piano solos by Don-
na, Joyce and Brenda Broadfoot;
instrumentals, Adam Wilson
Pat Nixon is reported to be in
Ontario legislature has the juris-
Montreal where she will open the
Karen McGregor and Jo Ann
'serious condition' following a
diction to suspend provincial law
1976 Olympic games.
Verhoef; readings, Dorothy Scott
stroke Thursday after she was
and give the federal government
0-0-0
and Homer Andrews; a vocal
transported by ambulance to
power over the wages of provin-,
Differences have developed be-
trio, "The Bluebells" Elizabeth
Long Beach Memorial Hospital.
cial employees.tween
told con -
the building and finance
Gibson, Barbara and Judy Cart -
Dr. John Mosier, a neurologist
Mr. Davis a news
committees over the extent of.re-
er. Mrs. Bessie Elliott expressed
stated, "I think she will walk. She
ference he would consider defeat
pair to the Goderich arena. Coun-
the appreciation of the residents
may not walk normally," he said.
of his legislation a factor which
cil learned that the fund-raisers
for the hour of fine entertain -
"At this point, we don't know how
would lead to a summer election.
object to a proposed $84,000 in im-
ment.
permanent this may be."
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provements over the estimated .
"We're hoping that this stroke
$255,000 cost of replacing the
Twenty members of the "Over
has stabilized," Mosier said.
The Queen promised 'a special
weakened arena roof, so turned
90 Club" enjoyed a picnic at
"We're in the process of deter-
place in British hearts' for the
the question back to both com-
Pine Lake Camp on Wednesday
mining why it was caused."
United States on Thursday in
mittees to iron out their dif-
afternoon. Miss Mary Turner,
Mosier said personal pressure in
Congress where she was saluted
ferences. A board room, a com-
who will be celebrating her l0oth
her life may have been "a con-
by dozens of military guards in
munity-use room, an extension of
birthday in December, had the
tributing factor."
colonial garb as the crowd
the auditorium and offices for the
i honor of being the eldest member
0-0-0
cheered her spontaneously. Later
recreation director were pro-
present. The kitchen stiff ha /
in Statuary Hall where a lunch-
posed in the new addition. Chris
prepared box lunches and t
Provincial legislation giving
eon was held Queen Elizabeth
Cavanaugh said achieving the
Walkerburn volunteers, Rita Y
control over the wages of public
paid high tribute to the "courage,
original goal "will take a little
and Willa Taylor, helped with the '
sector employees will likely be
vision and compassion of the
longer than we anticipated" but
activities. Many thanks to Bob
supported by Ontario Liberals,
colony lost by England 200 years
added that to increase the scope
and Shirley Elliott for the use of
Premier William Davis predicted
ago." She stated, "For it is in
of the project might produce re-
the facilities.
Monday. A special sitting began
times like these, which demand
sistance from potential donors.
Tuesday to consider such legis-
so much resolution, that old
Reeve Stan Profit said he dis-
Another first took place at the
lation.
certainties and friendships take
missed the additional work as "a
Home on Thursday evening when
The action follows a Supreme
on a new importance." She con-
whole bunch of gravy" and said
the residents of Normal Care
Court ruling issued Monday
tinued, "America, our strong and
council must stick to its goal of
were entertained to a barbecue
which stated a January decision
trusted friend, holds a special
replacing the roof without resort-
on the east lawn. Scotty Easton
by the Ontario cabinet to.sign an
place in British hearts and affec-
ing to tax dollars.
moved a vote of thanks to Mr.
agreement, with the federal
tions, and so it will ever be."
Q_._"
Archibald and his staff on behalf
government handing over the
On Thursday a party was held
Saving on the wall of high
of the residents. The weather was
wages of such employees to the
in honor of President and Mrs.
school physical education teach-
perfect for the event and it is
federal anti-inflation board was
Ford. The queen has arrived m
er "Old gym teachers never die
hoped to have one for each of the
illegal. The court said only the
Halifax and later goes on to
_ they just lose their class."
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