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nt v3 A AA i Te Sw CER WILE AE EEE DBRS ALIVE A SERRA NES Rd ALY SB Bl ov a DITORIAL PINION a 2 i i 2a wr fetes 4 i wa wn. New Gov't Faces Challenge Sometime in the near future, a minority government will convene in Ottawa. This minority government holds only 109 seats, far short of the 130 plus seats needed for a majority. Any bill introduced by the government which is defeated (that is, doesn't get a majority vote) will bring down the government with it, forcing another election. If the upcoming session is tosurvive for any time at all, the Liberals must get some co-operation from the NDP or the PC's. Which is exactly why Parliament is expected to disintegrate early in 1973. While it lasts, this political pickle is expected to result in much haggling and controversy between the parties. After four years of Imperial serenity in Ottawa, the glazed eyeballs of seasoned political observers are beginning to show signs of life at the prospect of fireworks in the Commons. A minority government has its good points and its bad points. On the plus side, the government cannot become headstrong because of the external controls imposed on it by other parties. On the other hand, minority governments can often be pressured into passing spending policies and discouraged from promoting less popular taxation legislation. The end result could be harmful to the country's long term economical plans. How to deal with unemployment and inflation? This question will challenge the new government. Inflation, the continuing rise in prices, is expected to increase this year by about 4.75 percent over the 1971 figures. One solution would be to impose wage and price controls as did British P.M. Ted Heath. The 90 day freeze, declaigped last week amidst Labor Party hoots, was introduced to halt the U.K.'s snowballing 10 percent inflation rate as well as anchor the pound which had been dropping in recent weeks. Canada's new government may move in this direction, at least as far as introducing price controls such as have been in effect in the U.S. since Aug., 1971 (due toend April 30, 1973). Robert Stanfield has strongly advocated such action. If the government went the whole hog and brought in wage controls as well, a number of our more 'oppressed' labor groups would send up immediate howls. Post office workers, railway unions and airline pilots are slated for contract negotiations and the mere hint of a wage. freeze could well result in an economy-crippling strike. ; However, inflation is only one-half of the coin. What about that other familiar spectre, unem- ployment? Authorities have said that tax cuts (to people and to coporations) will stimulate investment and produce more jobs. For starters, the government will likely cancel its 3 percent personal income tax increase scheduled to begin Jan. 1, 1973. Up till now, the Liberals have shied away from personal tax cuts because (they felt) such action was inflationary. This makes sense because inflation is defined as "abnormal increase in the volume of money which results in a continued rise in prices' and the more taxes are reduced, the more money is pumped into the economy by people and businesses. Paul Phillips { PORT PERRY STAR Company Limited \0_¥, Sam, NEA Ew Jom): Nya NY "70s re Serving Pori Perry, Reach, Scugog and Cartwright Townships P. HVIDSTEN, Publisher WM. T. HARRISON, J. PETER HVIDSTEN, Plant Manager Advertising Manager { Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association Member of the Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association Published every Wednesday by the Port Perry Star Co. Ltd., Port Perry, Ontario Authorized as second class mail by the Post Office Department, Ottawa, and for payment of postage in cash Second Class Mail Registration Number 0265 Subscription Rates: In Canada $5.50 per year. Elsewhere $7.50 per year. Single Copy 15¢ BALL NEENAH OMNA hE, AY POA A NOB Ba UR NCAR SA OE SAIS) Di Pedestrian Highway Safety For one reason or another 46 persons were on foot alongside Ontario highways during the first half of this year when they were struck and killed by a moving vehicle. Last year 140 pedestrians were killed and another 800 were injured. .. Persons who must walk along a highway for any reason should stay well away from the travelled portion. The Ontario Provincial Police Force reminds all citizens that large portions or controlled-access highways are prohibited to pedestrians and that persons convicted of contravening provisions of the Highway Traffic Act regulations may be subject to a fine of not less than $20 and not more than $100. As winter approaches, bad weather creating slippery walking and driving conditions, poor visibility caused by snow, road slush and dirt on windshields, will combine with the elements and early darkness to make all walking and driving more hazardous. In addition to a general increased alertness, pedestrians should wear suitable clothing that will make themselves as visible as possible. Motorists with disabled vehicles who suddenly become pedestrians should exercise more concern about their personal safety than the fact is a pedestrian. that their car has stopped running. "Recent ministry of transportation and com- municiations figures show that about one in every four persons killed and one in ten injured in traffic Remember--walk defensively! MILEY UGAR A CURIOUS MIXTURE OF BOOS AND CHEERS Now that we've all settled down after that » abortion of an election, we can get back to the important things of 'life: what's for dinner our bursites; raking the last of the Now that we've all settled down after that abortion of an election, we can get back to the important things of life: what's for dinner; our busitis; raking the last of the BILL blasted leaves; dusting off the curling _ boots; and worrying about our kids. Just before we bury the whole unpleasant mess, however, may I promise that I will make no more election predictions? Oh, I was right. 1 warned that the Canadian people are among the most volatile in the world when it come to politics. They proved it. And I prophesied that the Tories and NDP would gain, and that it would be the Liberals again with a minority government. But they didn't have to take me so seriously. I didn't mean that size of a minority. From now on, I shall desist from making forecasts, as it seems to put the hex on things. : However, I take back none of what I said. Mr. Trudeau never did have the common touch, the politician's instinct. Mr. Stanfield still sounds as though he'd got both feet into one leg of his long-johns. And Mr. Lewis was never more smarmy than when the returns were coming in. Despite my- disenchantment, at the last moment I decided to vote Liberal, chiefly because of fear that what did happen might happen. A ship of state with no rudder, two wheelsmen fighting for the wheel, and the winds of change blowing up into a typhoon. Some riding results were of particular interest to me. I was glad to see that my old friend, Ross Whicher, with whom I shared a couple of campaigns when we were mere boys, was one of the Lucky Liberals to squeak in. I was sorry to see another old friend, Perry Ryan, who represented Toronto Spadina for years, get the axe. He made the political mistake of standing by his inciples, and quit the Liberals for the Jes when he couldn't agree with policy. A ity. I was also sorry to see Paul Hellyer elected. He is a politician whose ego seems equalled only by his ambition. The record: Ran for Liberal leadership. Beaten Liberal cabinet minister. Quit. Founded Action Canada -- a flop. Joined the Conservatives. He may have gréat abilities, but I'll never forgive him for unifying the armed forces. You see how little our vote, depends on reason. I mentioned those three to suggest what a fickle creature the average Canadian voter is. I'd have voted for Whicher, Liberal, for old times' sake. For Ryan, Conservative, 'because he's a good man. And against Hellyer, Conservative, because of his many-coloured coat. There's an old-fashioned idea that Canadians are a reserved, conservative people, because we live in a stern and rigourous climate, and aren't given much to either dancing or rioting in the streets. The idea is completely unfounded. True, we don't do much or anything in the streets for six months a year, except scuttle along, cursing, noses dripping. . But behind those steady, grey facades that others see live the real Canadian: pulsing, passionate; not grey but purple. In fact, sometimes that purple peeps through, usually in those same noses. Perhaps the most obvious example to illustrate the wild, emotional, inner Cana- dian is the Canada-Russia hockey series of recent fame. . When our team was getting clobbered, most of us went around in a surly, cynical, almost vicious mood, snarling at wives and children, scoffing at our players, denigrat- ing that vast, philanthropic institution, the NHL. You see, we were suffering. Our pride was hurt in the way that the pride of no mere Latin could be hurt. But when our team began to win, we showed our true selves, exuberant, friendly, joyous, actually cheering out loud, throwing our arms around complete strangers. Oh, it did the heart good, I can tell you, to see the Canadian character as it really is. None of the "good losers" nonsense of other northern races. Our hearts were in every cross-check, and every one of us was there, at least in spirit, as our boys, at the winning goal, kissed each other and hugged each other and slobbered over each other. Show me another nation that can boo its "boys" in defeat and cheer them in victory, as we did, and I'll show you another nation with real heart. And that's what we're like in elections. All heart. No brains. Give us a brilliant, colourful prime minister and we cheer him to the rafters. As long as he's winning. We're a funny lot. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, Nov. 16, 1922 ¢ The Moving Pictures came to Port Perry Town Hall, Featured were Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Molly- coddle", an action Western Drama and Mutt and Jeff in ""a reel in which their antics are a scream," Admission prices were Adults $.35 and Children $.20 (no war tax.) "God Save The King." The Public School received a beautiful framed picture of "The Unknown Warrior." Mrs. George Jackson, Re- gent, and Mrs. Woods, Edu- cational Secretary of the IODE made the presenta- tion. At a special meeting of village council, a by-law was o passed to purchase a 15 h.p. electric motor and pump to be incorporated in the do- mestic water supply. 25 YEARS AGO Thursday, Nov. 13, 1947 The Rememberance Daye Service was held in the Assembly Hall of the Port Perry High School. Mr. Stanley Gyton, President of the Canadian Legion, presi- ded. Included as major participants in the ceremony o were Rev. W.C. Smith, Rev. J. Riddell, Mr. Oswald Croxall, Mr. W. Jackson and Rev. E.G. Bruton. A good number 'of mem- bers of the Presbyterian W.M.S. met at the Manse. The President, Mrs. John ® Murray, presided. Scripture lesson was read by Miss C. McKee followed by a prayer from Mrs. Riddell. The study period was conducted by Mrs. H. Alyward. Over 150 parents an friends attended the first "Visitors Day" at the High ~~ School. Parents went from room to room, viewing the classes and listening to the lessons being taught. 15 YEARS AGO ! Thursday, Nov. 14, 1957 i. Port Perry citizens were set to vote on whether to allow a government liquor outlet here in the village. The Star commented that 4 100,000 cottage bound cars passed through the environs of Port Perry every weekend during eight months of the year. Joel Aldred was the guest speaker at the High School Commencement 'exercises. 9 The 1.0.0.F. and Rebekah Lodges held a Box Social and Dance in the Manchester Hall. 10 YEARS AGO Thursday, Nov. 15, 19624 The late R.M. (Bob) Holt- by of Port Perry was named to the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame. His portrait was unveiled at the Royal Winter Fair. He was nom- inated by the Holstein- Friesian Association of Can- ada as a distinguished dairy- man. Charlene Bourgeois of the Port Perry Brownie Pack earned 23 out of 24 possible badges. James Read, valedicto-s rian, gave the final farewell for his class at the Port Perry High School Com- mencement exercises. The guest speaker was Rev. Ross D. Crosby. Mrs. Robert Heayn cele- » brated her 93rd birthday.