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L 1 REPORT FROM PARLIAMENT By' Michael Starr, M.P,, Ont. Riding On Tuesday, December 1st, the Members of the House of Commons entered 'the Chamber to find bright _..___yellowchrysanthemums on each desk, < - FEET EE 1H -- F Lee! large ones for front-benchers of all parties, sprigs for back benchers. The mums were distributed by two liberal Members who represent Hamilton Ri- dings, and these flowers were in hon. our of Hamilton Tiger Cats' Grey Cup victory over Winnipeg Blue Bom- bers last Saturday. © = | - On a question asked the Finance Minister, Mr, Abbott, in the House of Commons as "to when he expected to introduce the Bank Act,Mr.Abbott ad- vised that, because of the Christmas Recess and his expected trip to Aust- ralia in January, at which time be will -- «be attending a conference of Common- 'wealth Finance Ministers, the Bank Act will not be brought before Par- liament until sometime in February, In the speeches which have been delivered during the past week. pro- posals have been made on various matters. 5 ment of a Federal Youth Department, > to help young Canadians to develop their talents and potentialities. ; Consideration of a National Flag has again been urged. One- Member advocated easier mortgage payments, which would help more Canadians "build homes and thereby stabilize their lives in Canada. It has been suggested that the Gov- ernment put a floor under its grants to universities to reduce inequalities among provinces, : The university grant is. paid to reach Province on the basis of fifty "cents for each resident of the Provin- ce, but some Provinces, inkluding No- va Scotia, have more universities than others. Newfoundland's grant equals $459 per university student, while No- va Scotia's grant amounts to only $95 per studemt. xe i -------- a -------- a SEAL aid AR a 2 Nearly 22,000 regular force service It proposed also that the Govern- ment institute a comprehensive na- tional health plan, to offset soaring health costs; help pay for education costs, through arrangements with the provinces; make mortgage repayments of the assessment value of local tax- able and federal property combined. The Federation feels that taxes should be paid on all ral properties, be- cause of the cost of providing muni- cipal services to federal property, and men who took part in the Korean war are 'eligible for benefits &imilar <to those received by Second World War Veterans. The benefits, including uni- versity or vocational training, and settlement under the Veterans' Land Act, previously had been granted to the 5,000 specially recruiated for Ko- rea in 1960, : ; "A Parligmentary Return indicates that' the Royal Canadian Mounted Po. lice' have cut the cigarette smuggling business, almost by half in the last year, 1 On November 27th, a delegation re- presenting the Canadian municipall- ties, met with" Prime Minister St. Laurent and his Cabinet:~ On behalf of Canada's cities and towns, they ap- ment. tributions. Mr. Asselin, af easier; and boost Civil Defence con- But it observed that the heavy cost of administration, aid pro- viding services, are the biggest head- aches of Canadian towns .and cities. The representations, as made by this delegation are in line with my views, expressed in my maiden speech in the last session of the 21st Parlia- ter the interview, re- prted that the delegation were very pleased with the manner in which the Prime Minister and his Ministers re- ceived their representations, although they did not know how far the Gov- ernment proposed to go. ment Mr. Asselin said he felt that at In his state- that cost should be charged against the taxpayers of the nation, rather than against: those in Hat particular municipality only. : ; The Mederation claims that the tax on 'municipal purchases would have no: serious impact on Govern- ment revenue, but it would go a cipalities. om AT I'am most certainly in accord with these representations, and hope that the Government will see fit, when they bring down the Budget during this $ession, to give consideration to these matters, and thereby lessen the burden of the municipal taxpayer. long way to help the distressed muni- |' pealed to the Federal Government to help ease financial burdens pressing fon the municipalities, and other spo- least the Government will make some concessions on the two points, and that-they will give earnest considera- tion to all the representations. Paper doilies worth $400,00 are made in Canada each year, Honeydale W. I The Christmas meeting of the Honey- dale W. I. was held at the Port Perry Public Library on Wednesday, Dec, 2, at 2.30 p.m. / The President, Mrs. Cawker, opened the meeting with singing the Opening | Ode, followed by. the Mary Stewart Collect, and repeating the Lord's elimination of the 10 per cent sales Prayer. The motto; Scatter gladness, joy and mirth along the ways of the earth. The Roll Call was answered by treats and gifts to Fairview Lodge and Mrs. Brunton offered to take the gifts to the Lodge. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The Treas- urer's report was then given, : ; The Institute received Christmas cards from Mrs. Barthau and Mrs. Bradley, - - Mrs, L. Honey reported on the Dis- trict Fall Executive meeting held at PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 195687 Bryant and her committee for looking after the doll. Mrs. Harold Honey sang " A White Christmas" that was enjoyed by every- one, : : Guide Association Scout Hall on, Wednesday, December The Local Association met at the 2nd with 11 members present. We * Some of the Christmas Carols were sang. - Institute members sang the Institute Grace. - Mrs, Norman Lyle gave an excellent paper on Nova Scotia (We are un- able to. publish this report this week, but will hold it until a later date.) The meeting closed with the singing | of of "God Save the Queen." A tasty lunch was served by Mrs. Lyle's group.-- § The Yellow School concert will be held on Tuesday, December 16th at 8 pm. Congratulations to Mr, and Mrs, L. Thompson, of Manchester wha cele- brated their 26th Wedding Anniver- sary on December 2nd. Mr, and Mrs. Kevin Howe and fam- ily of Oshawa and Mr, and Mrs, Fred "mi 'Mrs, Owen announced their B0th| Were very pleased to welcome Mrs, 0 Anniversary to be held on Dec, 23rd, - | Innis, Mrs. Jordon and Mrs. Barry to ~~ our Association. a 'Meeting onened with the Guide Pro- proved, and the Treasurer's Report given. : th On a motion from Mrs. Hutchinson $25 was given to the Group Committee Membership Fee of $5.00 was paid. Plans were then completed for the Gossard Banquet on Dee, 10th, Congratulations guides who have. passed the test re- quired for the Cook's Badge: -- . Mary Louise Pickard. Ann Ptomley. Carol Cooper, One 'was/for the establish. | kesman expressed confidence that the Government will make some conces- sions. ; Councillor J. O. Asselin of Mont- At the present time the Government makes grants in lieu of taxes on Fe- deral property in excess of 4 per cent Ajax. The average Canadian eats 35 candy bars each year, meeting, The W. 1. Doll was displayed at the Congratulations to Mrs. Titterton and family, of Kinsale, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Nor- man Lyle. - Marbara Hayes. Helen Watson, Gladys Lane, se. Minutes' were read andi aps ei the Scout Hall, ° to the following rene Ptomley, < real, President of the Canadian. Fe. deration of Mayors and Municipali- ities, said that he believed the conces- ] sions will cover: ! 1. The demand by the Federation that the Government remove: the 10 per cent sales tax from municipal purchases of equipment and supplies. 2.-The removal of the 4 per cent| . assessment floor on grants to muni- cipalities in Meu of taxes on Federal property rerviceoy municipal areas. In a brief outline of the financial plight of the cities and towns, the de-' legation urged that a Federal-Provin- cial conference, with municipal rep- resentation, be called as soon as pos- sible,-to clarify the national role of municipalities, and set out ways in|: which they can get required reve- | nues, NI 1, Velvet Vision. The aluminized tube --gives-full-ran ; rich detail and sparkling clarity. tinted safety glass softens the im- age for eye-rested viewing, yet pre- serves picture's crispness, The pic- ture tube need not be turned to full brilliance, thus extending tube life. 2, Cascode Turret Tuner gives super- lative control, minimizing interfer- ence, reducing "gnow'; and sharpen- ing picture image. - Furthermore, you yourself can easily, adapt the tuner to Ultra High Frequency sav- ing expensive service fee, Ra "8. Dust-Proof Tube Face. Dust par- __ ticles attracted to the tube are foiled by the new Electrohome scaling gasket. ciagiie ns 4. 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