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Clinton News-Record, 1948-08-12, Page 2PAGE TWO CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1948: Clinton News -Record THE CLINTON NEW ERA THE CLINTON NEWS HEWED Elstablished 1805 Established 1878 Amalgamated 1924 An Independent Newspaper devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clintonand Surrounding District MEMBER Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association • Ontario•Quebee Dbuision,' CWN1 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable in advance — Canada and Great Britain: $2 a year.; United States and Foreign: 42.50 a year. " Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Advertising Rate and Detailed Circulation Cards on Request Published- EVERY THURSDAY at CLINTON, Ontario, Canada In the Heart of Hwron County R. S. ATKEY A. L. COLQUHOUN Editor Plant Manager THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1948 HYDRO IN INDUSTRY - anmda's rise to her present proud position among the i -0• . ntrading nations of the world canbe attributed, leads s C a t in a large measure, to the development of her water- power resources, points out Hydro News, publishers by the Hydro-Elecriq Power Commission of Ontario. In industry, on the farm,and in the 'home, electricity .has come to take its place as the efficient, untiring servant of the people. Today, in Ontario, :there is an unprecedented demand for eleotrici'ty. The basic industries of the province have been called upon to catch up with the tremendous back -log of pro- duction resulting from their long war -time diversion to the manufacture of arms and munition's, while the post-war de- mands for consumer products continue to increase. A large percentage of the workers of Ontario are now engaged in gainful industrial pursuits. The factories where they are employed are either enirely dependent upon electricity or'rely upon it for the control and regulation of their manu- facturing processes. For this reason it has been necessary for the Com- mission to supply the basic industries of Ontario at all seasons of the year with sufficiently adequate loads, for their essential functions. This was a factor which, last winter, contributed to the need for certain restrictions in the general use of power. As the newdevelopments in Hydro's huge construction pro- gram, now being carried out with all possible speed, come into service seriatim, .the necessity for such periodic restrictions is likely to ease progressively. However, it will be well to bear in mind that pending the completion of important power of consumers developments, the co-operation of all classes ns 0 in helping save power, especially during the dark days of winter, will greatly facilitate the work of Hydro and help maintain employment at a high level. O 0 0 m MORE CARE AND COURTESY Tra gedy again stalked Ontario's streets and highways last month with 68 deaths reported from motor vehicle accidents throughout the province. Sharply reversing the 1 2 per cent reduction in fatal- ities chalked up by Ontario motorists and pedestrians in the first six months of 1948, the July toll bears out recent warn- ings by the Minister of Highways that summer and fall traffic conditions would be more dangerous than ever before. With record numbers" of cars driving more miles than ever before, last month's fatality total is nine deaths 'higher than July's average for the past ten years, and almost equals the 4941 toll of 69 deaths. This ye'ar's summer traffic, say Highways Department officials, calls for more care, courtesy and common sense on the part of drivers and pedestrians than ever before. Eighty per cent of motor accidents involve either two drivers or a driver and a pedes'tr'ian, and in almost every case more care or courtesy or better judgment on the part of one of the two 'could avoid the accident. © 0 0 Butter vs. Margarine __The Farmer's Viewpoint the farmer insists that he is en- titled at least, to the protection the margarine ban affords him. What would be the effect on the urban worker if Canada's dairy industry was undermined by lift- ing the batt on margarine? The effect the farmer visualizes is a reduction in his purchasing power Which \would ultimately result in unemployment in industry. It would force farmers off the land. into the city, competing with city workers for jobs they now hold,. and the farmer throws out the reminder that cheap butter in the thirties went breadlines and Un- employment. nemployment. The sale of margarine would cause serious dislocation in others besides' the dairy industry. It would harm Canada's bacon ex- port market because "Pork pro- ducts are a natural side line of a small farmer who also keeps a few cows. The cream goes into butter and the skim milk is fed to hogs or chickens, another big export industry. Itis safe to state that if many cream produc- ers went out of business because of ruinous prices, our hog market would suffer, and it is already at a dangerous point". By Arnold Webb Propagandists for oleomargar- ine have been all too effective in undermining public understand- ing of the farmer's viewpoint on the ban of this product in Can- ada, The current announcement of a continued butter shortage • is, therefore likely to create renew- ed demands for the substitute product. The pressure of this propaganda is obscuring the res sons why the ban on margarine should not be lifted. The public has been convinced that only bad. politics stand in the way of mar- garine introduction in the domes- tic market. They have heard little of the farmer's side of the story, which is simply that the ban on margarine is not just a political issue; it is an economic one. The farmer's case deserves to be heard. It is true that the butter short- age this spring caused some in- convenience to urban shoppers and families, but the inconven- ience was temporary, says the farmer: and, if he were given the necessary encouragement, itneed be only temporary. With few exceptions, butter production has been adequate to meet the Can- adian needs, even when butter consumption in Canada reached a peak of 33 pounds per capita. Today butter consumption is a- bout 27 pounds per capita, much higherthan the United States (where butter consumption at its peak was 16 pounds per capita.) What must be considered against the inconvenience of a short- term butter shortage is the long- term stability of the Canadian dairy industry, The sale of marg- arine would restrict the domestic butter market, on which the Can- adian farmer depends; butter production would further decline; thousands of Canadian farmers and workers, operating 370,000 farms and 1200 butter producing plants, would have their liveli- hood seriously threatered. Butter production is a substantial part of their basic income and any- thing which threatens the butter market threatens that income. On the other hand, margarine is dependant on the importation of oil. The production of, and market for the oil is largely und- er monopoly control. The oil monopoly will find its counter- part in a margarine monopoly, and once the butter industry in Canada has been undercut and weakened, this margarine mon- opoly will be free to set its own price on its product. Furthermore the oil imported will have to be paid for in American dollars, a serious consideration in this coun- try today. • Another point the farmer makes is that Canadian industry was built and depends on protective tariffs. These tariffs cause high- er prices for the goods he has to buy. The ban on butter substitutes is one of the few forms of •pro- tection the farmer enjoys; as long as other protective tariffs remain, WHY THE LOON LAUGHS vacationists enjoying summer days and nights in the alluring lakeland of Ontario, become familiar with the long, piercing laughter' of the loons. And they seem to laugh longest and loudest- in the stillness of the night. Why do they laugh? A legend of the North American Indians gives one answer. Ages ago, it relates, one of the kindest among the great spirits of the Indians lived among men, and his name was Glooskap. Under his rule; all the creatures of the woods and waterways lived happily. Because of. this the laughter of the loons was then gay and merry. But when Glooskap returned to 'the spirit world beyond sight, fear and discord appeared among men and animals. Then the laughter of the loons lost its merriment, and became the weird cry ,we hear today, as the loons s'earched by day and night for the lost Glooskap. They are still looking for him, endlessly. calling Fin" him. As the poet Lampn- an tells, they: -search and wander querulously, Crying for Glooskap and in agony With awful laughter pierce the lonely night." O 0 0 EDITORIAL, COMMENT Thought for To-day—Accident is just a word until it happens to you! © 0 0 It is most gratifying to Canadians—and must •he to Newfoundlanders --that the Canadian Government has acted so quickly and so surely in expressing our willingness to ac- cept Newfoundland into confederation as a tenth province. It is likely that 'The Ancient Colony" will become a part of Canada officially on July 1, 4949. 0 0 0 The crop outlook for Ontario as 'a whole and for Huron Couity in particular, is considered quite promising. The aggregate production of field crops is expected .to be above normal and much higher than the relatively poor harvest in 1947. ' There was a very dry spell during the middle of June, but later in the month and during July, frequent rains in most sections relieved this condition. 0 0 O It is significant that Hon. Thomas L. Kennedy, On- tario's well -loved and highly -respected Minister of Agriculture, declared that his personal view is that oleomargarine should be allowed to enter Canada. He was commenting on the move of the Federal Cabinet asking the Supreme Court to rule ;whether the 62-year-oid ban .is constitutionally legal. The Minister added that "if margarine is ,allowed to come into Canada, farmers should be allowed to ship their cattle, cheese and, bacon to the 'United States." Hemay have some- thing there! It is significant, also,, that under the threat of the worst butter scarcity Canada ever has experienced, the National •Dairy. Council of Canada has suggested the temp- orary legalization of "a suitable substiitute, butter: spread," presumably. oleomargarine. • There are two solutions to the margarine problem. Both of these coming team, solutions should be given'-' serious consideration. Thee are (A), Maintain the ban on margarine while giving the farmer adequate incentive and support to increase butter production for domestic consumption. A consumers sub- sidy should be paid to reduce the cost to the consumer. If, for any reason, Canadian butter product, ion is still inadequate, New Zea- land butter should be imported under Government control; or (B) The importation or production of margarine should be undertaken exclusively by a Crown company, while the price, quality and quan- tity of margarine produced is re- gulated according to the needs of the dairy industry and of the con- sumer. From Our Early Files 25 Years Ago THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, August 16, 1923 , Clinton ladies lost to Stratford FAMOUS DANCE BANDS The Canadian National Exhib- ition will cater to the young idea, again ;this year when the famous, dance bands of Gene Krupa and; Tommy Dorsey appear in the i Coliseum. 'These exponents ef Courtice, Fred Lucas, Annabel modern dance rhythm are the ( McE'ware. Charles, Macpherson, leaders of, their respective groups. Donald, Ross, Stewart Ross, Doug- las Stewart Ed r Tighe, -i wa d Rob -1 Vodden,' and John C. Wiseman Cutler, J. W. Manning, N. Sly Miss Mabel Doherty has signed Mills and John Shipley, E. Brown, in Lawn Bowling. Clinhon bowl= star were Mrs. J. E. Hove :Mrs, up, to teach in the Stratford Col- V. and D. Goodwin, Walter Cooke. Hovey, legiate. She had previously taught John Pickett, Norman Welsh, G. Roberton, Mrs, Weatherwax,• at Urod'eriiefa; James McCartney, henry Eisler, Mrs„ McMurchie, Mrs. F. Hovey. Mrs. Miss Sheppard, . Miss Irwin, and i r • W. Plurnsteed has received and Glenn Corndsh, Nlrs. Sharp. word from her sister, Mrs. A. G. W. S, R. Holmes met with IGlaiser, who before her recent rather a nastyaccident on Tues - George Roberton, James Mill- marriage was Miss Minnie Hill, day. He had driven his ,mother er, M. McEwan, and W. Grant that • they suffereda severe fire and some guests to Bayifeld and when they were -ready to come home and were in the buggy one horse of the team kicked the other one which in turn kicked the buggy giving it such a jolt that Mrs. Holmes was thrown. It is thought that her hip has been broken but at present it is still so swollen that it can not be ascertained. She is still in Bay- field. Markets were: wheat, 75e; oats, 34e; barley, 50c; peas, 75c; eggs; 17c; butter, 17c to 19e; hogs, $6.25; chickens, 70 to 10; geese 8c to 10c; ducks, 8c to 1Oc. Difficulty has been experienced in connecting with the second test well during the past week but it is hoped to do so very pre- sently. were prize winners at a bowling tournament in Blyth but J. 'E. Bovey,. W. Brown, J. E. Cook and A. J. Grigg were not so lucky at the same tournament. Miss Hannah MacKenzie who has been clerking for W. D Fair has been appointed mtaron at the Clinton Public Hospital. • Luean Juniors defeated ',Clinton at a baseball match by 6-2. CLin-. ton team: was: C. Hovey,e., Cook, ss, F. Muteh, cf, W. Hovey, lb, Higgins, 2b, McTaggart, p, Lever - more lf, J. Mutch, rf, Cantelon 3b. Claire Paxn,n,. small son of Mr. and Mrs. James Paxman, had the misfortune to catch his second finger in the car doer and have the nail ripped off. The finger is still pretty sore. Arnold Glazier has been engag- ed to teach at Breslau for the These proposals are sound and reasonable. They protect- ion afford p ion and encouragement to the farmer. They guard against a private margarine monopoly. They assure adequate supplies of "bread spread" under all circum- stances. They establish effect- ive policy which meets the re- quirements of the farmer and the urban worker alike. MILITARY EQUIPMENT Arany, Navy and Air Force equipment turned out during and since the war will be displayed and demonstrated at the Canadian National Exhibition this year. The famous Vampire jet plane, depth bombs, torpedoes, radar, tanks and ultra -modern army motorized vehicles, and a variety of equipment not hitherto put on public display will form a highly interesting attraction. Be Sire of. Yourself...,. you can be doubly sure if you use: BACHELOR DEODORANT CREAM 39 cents . ADRIENNE DEODORANT CREAM 39 cents For Ladies or Men and it's kind to your skin and clothing. — SOLD AT — W. S. R. HOLMES YOUR REXALL STORE Silver Holloware by Wm. Rogers makes a prized and cherished gift for every occasion. We offer our customers a large and lovely selection . of pieces to choose from, including: Tea Sets, Serving Dishes, Plat- ters, Trays, Cream and Sugars, Gravy Boats and Bowls, Butter Dishes, Relish Dishes,. Casser- oles, Pie Plates, Comports, Bread Trays, Water Pitchers, Candle Holders, Centrepieces, Ash Trays, Baby Cups, Hot Water Jugs, Bake Dishes, etc. Next time you want a b'eauti- ful,_gift, call in to see our stock, and add a piece to your own collection. W. N. Counter.: Counters for Finer Je.weliery for Oeer Half a Century in Huron County I recently and their store was com- pletely gutted'. Holidays will soon be over. The rural schools open their doors agani next Monday and the urban schools will, do so just: two weeks later. THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, August 13, 1908 Miss Mabel Clarke was thrown from a buggy in which she was riding on -Monday and had the misfortune to break her arm. W. Jackson has ticketed the following to the. west: George Hill, A. Livermore, Charles West- on, Percy Weston, J. Spencer, M, McLeod, R. Bailey, Paul Cleave, Miss Daisy Scotchwell, W. Taylor, R. Baker, Walter Townsend, W. THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, August 16. 1923 Clinton Juniors defeated an All star team in a friendly baseball game by anunknown score. The all star team was composed of Bawden, W. Fulford, Steep, C. Fulfbrd, Cooper, Manning, Deeves Draper and Johnson. George' Shipley has . purchased a Maxwell car from Roy Ball. Fbster Copp and Elmer K. Lyon have been successful in passing their council examinations for the College of - Physicians and Surgeons. Those who have taken advant- age of the excursion to the west include J. W. Rands, Mr. and Mrs. L_ Snyder, K. Stewart, V. Fal- coner, P. Nash, Ed. Walters, C. L. Glidden, C. Proctor, E. Johnson, J. Johnston, R. Brown and J. Chnine rags. Miss Marion Irwin gvae an ex- cellent talk at the W. A Meeting of Wesley Church at the home of Mrs. C. J. Wallis. Sho spoke on her work as a missionary at Smoky Lake, Alta. During the meeting she was presented with a life membership in the W. M. S. Mrs. James Flynn, Mrs. Pepper Mrs. Farquhar and Mrs. Mair are to be the hostesses at the regular meeting of the W. I. and Mrs. Andrew Kirk is to be the guest speaker. Bramfield—Nichols- In Knox Presbyterian Church, Mitchell, on Saturday, August 11, Anna Belle Nicholls, Mitchell, to Joseph Bramfield, son of Mrs. Bramfield, Clinton. • M • 40 Years Ago THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD C Thursday, August 13, 1908 The Baptist Church was re- opened on Sunday after having been closed for several weeks while alterations were being made. Both the interior and ex- terior preseut a much improved' appearance. Collegiate students who were successful in obtaining their en- trance to Normal were: L. Brown, J. C. Copp, S. East, S. A. Holmes, J. F. Lucas, J. McConnell, D. H. Stewart, It. 11. Vodden, E. A. Cantelon, I3. Kerr, 1. Pearson, S. Ross, B. McEwen, E. Tighe, W. W. Weir. Those successfull in ob- taining their junior matrieulat- ior, were Lyall Brown, Edgar Cantelon,. 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