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Sally W nn's New Chief Vows Front Line Fight- Arnold Brown, the Salvation Army's new chief, plans to be in the front line when he leads his three-million-meMber army into battle against the "agony of the world." " don't want to be an ivory tower general," Brown, 63, said last night at the Army's 'training college on Bayview Avenue. "I want to be in the front line." The new international lea- er, who will succeed another _anadian, Clarence Wiseman, when he assumes the position in July, was welcomed home in a special service at the college. "The fight we're in is a changing battle," Brown told an audience of Army mem- bers. "The commander-n- chief will have to call the fight as he sees it." A pair of bookends present- ed to Brown by Toronto Alderman Tom Clifford will be filled with "all the new books of orders and regulations." Brown jokingly said he plan- ned to write. In an interview he said some administrative aspects of the 112-year-old Army could be "streamlined and over-haul- ed" but he didn't elaborate. As head of the Salvationists, Brown said he will remain committed to the Army's two basic objectives of preaching the gospel and being a "caring, compassionate people." Enroute with Warren Lowes Some Impressions of India Towns and cities of India, situated in the mountain regions, are referred to as "Hill Stations." Here at Simla, about 8,000 feet up the southern slopes of the Himal- ayas, the sky is clear and the air is bracing. Faces one meets on the winding streets at the upper level may be Sikh, Tibetan, .Mongolian or Aryan. You might meet a Tibetan packer carrying a 100 pound bag of coal up a 45 degree slope or you could stop to talk to a sharp featured Aryan with tight grey trousers and a white Nehru hat. The upper streets (including the business section) are reserved for pedestrian traffic only- there is no noise, bicycles, no jitneys and no auto traffic- they are all at the lower level. Possibly this explains in some measure why the air is bracing. What an idylic spot to stop just before we start the long, dusty trek back across the' desert. The political climate in Pakistan at this writing is very volatile. Our passage might carry some surprises but we must make our move on schedule-tomorrow morn- ing at 6. After a stay of five weeks in India, it might be expected that some firm conclusions would bave taken shape in this observer's mind. Yes, we have made many observations, everyone does. But, if there is one thing that I have learned here it is that no person can or should pose as an instant authority after five weeks-nor after five years. India is much too varied, too'complex. The topography changes with every district and the teeming millions of citizens present a mass of contradictions at every turn. We can all ask questions, but the answers do not corne too readily. Impressions do not tell the whole story either, but possibly they can act as a guide. Here are a few that come readily to mind. Can you think of a morning when you are awakened by the chatter of Mina birds in the palm trees or parakeets in the branches of the banyons? The next moment your nostrils might pick up the wafting stench of a nearly open sewer. Think of a million slender legs, half draped in flimsy cotton and a million sockless feet plodding the streets in open-toed sandals. Think, if you will, of a nation which is known for having spawned so many mystic and spiritual leaders who laud the transcendental and distain the mundane world of the phys- ical. Then try to explain why ou are constantly surrounded y salesmen and hucksters who are only too anxious to relieve you of what is left of your wordly possessions., Thousands of villages line the highways and in them thousands of sacred cows loll about among the people. But, I am reminded that this love affair with cattle in India has been of long duration. Many eons ago, before paper money, cattle were the medium of exchange. "Pecus" is the Sanskrit word for cattle and explains the derivation of our word, pecuniary. It seeris that the cow will stay for some time-in the front yard, on the porch or in the house if she wills it. Now think of a nation which numbers among its people over half of the world's illiterates-but which still possesses the grace to meet strangers with genuine friend- ship and who will surprise you with their knowledge of your country. Consider a nation which speaks a multitude of its own languages and can converse quite freely with you in yours as well. Think of the unspeakably wretched slums where flower- ing trees break forth in a dazzling show of colorful bloom. We might give some re- spectful consideration to a people who husband their arabl.e land with such deep respect. Of the 422 million acres under cultivation, over a quarter of this receives ade- quate irrigation. Every acre available is highly valued. We might think for a moment of other behaviour patterns. The city of Calcutta, for example, is a man-swarm similar in size to the city of NewYork- TheAmerican city, generates about 30,000 tons of garbage per day while the city of Calcutta has scaled down its throw-away wastes to about 2,000 tons per day. What about Toronto? In conclusion, then, you might want to ask what is the future of India? What is keeping this vital nation on the list of "have nots"? Too much religion? A lack of education? An Indian newspaper "The Hindu" in its issue of April 2, 1977 may have given us a clue. They reported that in 1961 there were 267.16 million illiterates in the nation. By 1977 (despite valiant efforts to promote education) there NOTICE OF ADVANCE POLLS FOR THE ELECTION NOW PENOINS TO ELECT A PERSON TO REPRESENT THE VOTERS IN THE F 406 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ONTARIO FOR THE ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF DURHAM EAST ADVANCE POLLS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING THE BALLOTS OF VOTERS WHO EXPECT TO BE UNABLE TO VOTE ON THE REGULAR POLLING DAY IN THE POLLING SUBDIVISIONS FOR WHICH THEIR NAMES APPEAR ON THE LISTS, WILL BE HELD Saturday, Monday, June 4 June 6 1977 1977 12 a.m. to 9 p.m. 12 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Daylight Saving Time) (Daylight Saving Time) AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: 1.St. Paul's Presbyterian Church 32 Wilson Road North, Oshawa 2. St. Stephen's United Church Corner of Taunton Road & Simcoe Street Oshawa 3. St. John's Anglican Church Queen & Temperance St. Bowmanville THE BALLOT BOXES FOR THE ADVANCE POLLS WILL NOT BE OPENED FOR THE COUNTING OF THE VOTES CAST FOR EACH CANDIDATE UNTIL THE CLOSE OF THE POLLS ON THE REGULAR POLLING DAY, BEING THURSDAY, JUN E 9th, 1977 at 8 p.m. (Daylight Saving Time) At the Returning Office, Main Street, Orono GIVEN UNDER MY -IND FýMay 11, 1977 Orono George T. Pollitt Undaunted by the fact that it was Friday the 13th, the Durham East Progressive Conservative candidate set out on a main street tour of Bowmanville. Sam Cureatz was accompanied by George Stephen, a former Bowmanville merchant and a recent candidate for the Progressive Ontario Election Ret urning Offic<eu U nenviable Tasi Away from the glare of election issues, Ontario's 125 returning officers are busy with the machinery to ensure that every eligible voter has a chance to cast a ballot for the candidate of his choice. They are working an aver- age 10 to 12 hours a day, six and sometimes seven days a week, getting ready for the 31st Ontario general election on June 9. In the space of five weeks, a returning officer must locate, were 306.23 million illiterates. In brief, the population in- crease has outstripped the educational effort. And this is a country that looks askance at birth control and even family planning. Draw-your own conclusions. rent and set up an office. appoint an assistant, hire and train some 1,000 workers for enumeration and as poll officials, and set up an election system to serve anywhere from 50,000 to 60,000 voters. The Province of Ontario is divided into 125 electoral districts, or ridings, and the returning officer in each is responsible for the conduct of the election, including the revision of the voters' list. About one-third of all On- tario returning officers are women and in the Metro Toronto electoral districts more than half are women, according to Roderick Lewis, Chief Election Officer for Ontario. In addition, inmost districts,the majority of other election workers--enumera- THE COMMISSION ON .Freedom of Information and Individual'Privacy The Commission on Freedom of Information and Indi- vidual Privacy by authority vested in it by the Govern-. ment of Ontarno wi{l undertake an enquiry to examine: 1. Public information practices of other jurisdictions in order to consider possible changes which are compatible with the parliamentary traditions of the Government of Ontario and complementary to the mechanisms that presently exist for the protection of the rights of individuals; 2. The individuals right of access and appeal in relation to the use of Government information; 3. Te categories of Government information which should be treated as confidential in order to protect the public interest; 4. The effectiveness of présent procedures for the dissemination of Government information to the public; 5. The protection of individual privacy and the right of recourse in regard to the use of Government records. One aspect of the Study will include the acceptance of written Briefs and the Receipt of Subrnissions as well as a series of public meetings throughout the Province. Persons or groups wishing to make representations to the Commission on any aspect of the Study are re- quested to write to the Counsel, Commission of Freedom of Information and Individual Privacy, 444 Waterloo Street, London, Ontario N6B 2P3 or to submit written Briefs with the undersigned not later thon August1, 1977 Public hearings will be held at times and places in Ontario to be announced later and those filing Briefs or letters who wish to appear personally will be advised as to the time and place when they will be heard. Please address ail correspondence to: Counsel, Commission on Freedom of Information and Individual Privacy, 444 Waterloo Street, London, Ontario N6B2P3. D.C. Williams, Ph.D., LLD. Chairman W.R. Poole, Q.C. Counsel Conservative nomination. With so many King Street businesses to cover, there wasn't time for a shave or a haircut but Mr. Cureatz paused for a chat and a handshake with Denis Sullivan, at Sully's Barber Shop. vacations or any other per- sonal activity, especially in a year when an election may be called at any moment." Although Mr. Bailie lists 15 " av1.R.O. duties preliminary to an election cali and over 45 specifie tasks after nbe election writ is issued, he says there is one critical principle that an R.O. must understand and accept. Even though tors, election clerks, poli appointments are made by the clerks and assistant revising cabinet of the day, through an officers--are women. order-in-council, each R.O. Each returning officer is must be impartial in carrying appointed by the cabinet and out duties. is responsible to the Chief "He or she is a public Election Officer. An R.O. servant, in effect, and there appoints at least one election must be no political partisan- clerk to help in carrying out ship whatever." election duties. Préparation for the vote is "Most returning officers the key to a smooth running spend from 100 to 200 hours on system. preliminary duties prior to an "Election day itself election call, and the issuing of shouldn't be a hectic one for the election writ setting the the returning officer, if the date," says Warren Bailie, workers are trained and the Assistant Chief Election Of- routine properly establisbed. ficer for Ontario and himself a "As a returning officer, I returning officer eight times used to spend election day prior to lhs present appoint- touring the polling subdi- ment. visions, talking to the Deputy "In this day and age the Returning Officers and poll returning officer's job doesn't clerks, and answering ques- begin-just before an election tions on procedures. If every- and end on election night," he thing is running smoothly says. "It's an on-going re- there's no reason why the sponsibility." returning officer won't get to Between elections, return- bed at a reasonable hour on ing officers attend training election night." sessions and refresher courses The returning officer, after at the Ontario Election Office the close of voting, stands by in Toronto. They also study in the district returning office and revise their polling to receive the ballot boxes and division boundaries, keep up the unofficial poll reports of to date on population changes, the voting, brought in by arrange polling places, and D.R.O.s. Next day, or within a prepare maps of their dis- 'ew days, the returning officer tricts. In the more hectic five and election clerk make the weeks after an election is called, they must recruit, hire and train workers, print voters' lists, accept nomina- PHILIPS Sales tion papers for candidates, handle advance polls, and an d perform many other duties. "Besides putting in 60 to 70 hours a week leading up to theSevc election," Mr. Baille points out, "most returning officers work another four weeks, averaging six to eight hours a day, following election day." Returning officers at one time appointed for each election, now receive "con- tinuing appointments" in TEL EV I ION order to achieve continuity and stability in this key SERVICE CO. election job. Mel Samelis, Prop. "Each R.O. must be ready 185 Church St., at all times for an election Bowmanville cali," Mr. Bailie says. "That Telephone 623-3883 means, it's risky to plan Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvilie, May 25, 1977 9 Nqew Manpower Office A Resource Centre for Local Student Workers The Canada Manpower Centre in Oshawa, Whitby and Ajax experienced an increase in employment activity during the month of April. A total of 426 placements were made through the three offices in April. This was significantly higher than the 315 place- ments recorded in March of this year. A total of 9,658 people without employment were registered in the three Centres, consisting of 4,904 male and 4,754 female regis- trants. Included in these figures are 1,445 male and 1,396 female student registra- tions. The April total registra- tion figure is down from the March figure when 10,429 people without employment were registered. Seasonal employment opportunities are becoming available and this bas tended to increase total employment openings in the area. As a result, the total number of unemployed people registered in the local Canada official count." The R.O. then supplies these officiai figures to election candidates and to the Chief Election Officer. The returning officer's job still isn't finished: there will be expenses and, payments to, be approved, forms and docu- ments to be returned to the Election Office, ballot boxes to be cleaned and returned for storage in the Election Office in Toronto. Finally, the district return- ing office will be closed, the telephone disconnected. That is the signal for comparative quiet on the electoral scene--until the next election when the returning officer puts Ontario's complex election machinery into opera- tion once again. Manpower Centres has de- creased. In April there were 29 agreements signed under the Canada Manpower Industrial Training Prograin. As a result of these agreements, 34 people will receive both training and employment with the various companies located in our area. At the end of April there were 70 people receiving academic upgrading at Dur- ham College in preparation to enter the various skill training courses. At present there are 175 students in these skill. courses sponsored tbrough the Canada Manpower Training Program. •Once again in April the greatest number of employ- ment opportunities were reg- istered in the skilled trade occupations. We currently have openings for auto nèchanics with Class "A" licences, machinists, tool and die makers, electricians, auto body repairpersons, and a cam maker. As mentioned previously, the summer season is bringing with it increased employment openings from the many seasonal employers in, the area. The various landscap- ers, golf courses, and con- struction companies are hiring additional personnel as the peak business season approaches. J. David Roote, Public Relations Officer. 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