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2--Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, February 26th, 1975 orono we ek 1 y t imes Second Class Mail RegHHilï*i Number 6368 Published Every Wednesday At the Office of Publication SUBSCRIPTION RATES Canada *3.00 U.S.A. *4.50 A MORE ROSY NOTE Roy F. Bennett, president and chief executive officer of the Ford Motor Company of Canada in speaking to the annual meeting of the Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association on February 15th came forth with a note of confidence in the automotive industry as well as all sectors of the country. It can be readily understood that Bennett did speak to some length on matters related to his industry but the fact is that his speech was at least refreshing and staight forward. Bennett referred to the Auto Pact which has of late been coming under fire. He pointed out for his audience that 8 out of 10 cars manufactured in Ontario by Ford are sold in the United States. Further if sales reduce in the US then it affects production in Ontario and he said that if we share in the fortunes of a common market we must also share in the misfortunes. It was also pointed out that the auto industry has always tended to be cyclical but that the peaks and dips in Canada have never been as great as in the US and this was again the case at this time. He does not see 1975 as a disaster year in Canada and in fact as far as auto sales are concerned he expects it will be the third best ever, but of course he mentioned that this was not taking the inflation factor into account. In speaking of other; related factors regarding the auto industry he referred to the safety factor and the use of seat belts. HE SAID THAT Ford favours seat belts and went further to point out that astounding results had been obtained in Australia over the use of seat belts. He said the evidence is compelling that seat belt use does save lives and that as a result Denmark, Israel, France, Sweden and Chechoslakia bave also instituted legislation for the seat belt. In Ontario the re-action of the government has been negative. Also he said the setting of a speed limit of 55 miles per hour does cut down on the use of gas and does save lives. He also hoped for an honest-to-goodness crackdown on the drinking driver. Bennett's proposal for seat belt legislation and slower speed limits apparently no rests with the citizens of this province and country. If we are prepared to go along with the slaughter on our highways we will continue as we are. But, if on the other hand we are not satisfied it is time we let our elected representatives know that more can be done and more should bè done. One great reason for not having seat belt legislation is that it has been said that it would be impossible to enforce. Well it is impossible to enforce the 70 mile per hour speed limit also but the effort is made and those that are caught pay the piper. It could be the same with seat belt legislation and regulations. It is quite evident that the province is backing off from the issue. For details Contact TRENTWAY TOURS LTD. P.O. Box 772/ PETERBOROUGH Phone Toll Free 1-800-461-7615 Letter to editor The Liberal Party in Ontario Ontario had its Annual Meeting and Policy Conference at Windsor, Ontario on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, February 7, 8, 9, 1975. All such conferences follow a familiar pattern but there was a change of emphasis if not a change of form at this convention. The people stayed in one placed and the'panels presented trte four main papers: JOBS, SCHQOLS, HOUSES and GOVERNMENT. After a brief introduction by way of comment from the panel the majority of the time was devoted to "input" from the delegates. The background papers gave a factual basis for discussion and a questionnaire questionnaire asking specific questions questions was designed to preserve the input generated by the meeting. The old method of passing resolutions often resulted resulted in wrangling over petty matters and wasted a great deal of time. If someone did come up with an original idea there was a write-in space on the questionnaire. The system; worked very well indeed. The! convention was well covered in the public press and in this report we are going to give you some sidelights and personal glimpses of the most dynamic meeting I have seen since "Mitch Hepburn" set the party afire in the 1930's. I have seen them all; Federal and Provincial, since 1945 and this time there is new "Liberal" feeling. Bob Nixons speech was a real fighting speech and the smeu ot victory spurred him on. Those of us who have spent years in politics can. instantly recognize the "Spontaneous "Spontaneous organized Demonstration." Demonstration." There is no way that the outburst of applause that interrupted Bob Nixons speech' speech' could have been "organized." "organized." There was no mistaking the smiles on the faces of the members of the Liberal Queens Park Party Caucus who sat on the stage behind Mr. Nixon basking in the enthusiasm that flowed from the audience for the first time in years. It was I think of tremendous significance that in every contested position, namely five posts on the excutive, every one, repeat, every one, was won by a woman although she was opposed by a man. It clearly demonstrated the changé in former fixed attitudes. attitudes. In International Womans Year this type of victory is certainly a credit to the Liberal Party that has always claimed that it represents all ethnic groups, minorities and special interest groups and that its ranks are open to all regardless of sex or creed. A really "homey" atmosphere atmosphere was introduced into the convention when the Waterloo Organization # raffled a homemade homemade quilt which was won by Mrs. Tunney, The President the Peteroborugh Organization. Organization. Eugene Whalen confirmed his popularity, if that is necessary, when he chaired part of the meeting. It's a long way from the doldrum days when, largely as a result of the Hepburn, King feud the Federal Liberals looked on Provincial Liberals as poor relations. Relations between Leslie Frost and ' ' V'ere ' so good that the Federal Liberals were almost embarrassed embarrassed by Provincial Liberal utterances. The Federal Provincial ranks are closed and Liberals are Liberals rto matter which field of Government occupies their primary interest. "We (the Federal people) benefited from your Help Bob" was the message Eugene Eugene Whelan delivered. "Maybe we can now help Ontario this year as much as they helped us February last year" was the Whelan platform mess age. It's always part of the ritual "HOOPLA" of politics that everyone announces that they are going to Win but those of us who are old enough to remember the last Provincial Liberal Nixon Government of 1943 now have high hopes that before we get the old dirt thrown into our face we're going to see the son, Bob Nixon, heading a Liberal Government in Ontario. I suppose we will hear the moan "You should live so long." DICKLOVEKIN Kilcolman Farms, Newcastle Orono, son of Mr. and s. Harry Rowe, played a V-m- pet solo on CFRB. \ There's still lots of wintertime wintertime activity up at the Orono Public School. Shown are are Kevin West and Sherry West with Frosty the Showman, They had coloured him red, white and blue. 40 YEARS AGO TO ASK CLARKE COUNCIL TO REDORATE TOWN HALL - The Women's Institute Institute held their regular meeting and moved that they meet with the council, jointly with the Chamber of Commerce to have the town hall redecorated. redecorated. SUNDAY SCHOOL ROOM PACKED TO HEAR FIRST OF SERIES OF CONCERTS This social gathering in Park St. United Church under the leadership of Neil Porter and Eileen Riddell was a successful successful affair. There was a series of three concerts. ENTERTAINS ON AMATEUR HOUR Mr. George Rowe, from B®a't Leave It to Chance Be sure your home is truly protected by a good policy. Call us now. MilJson Insurance Agency Office: Corner of ChurctJ md Cobble dick Street 983-5032 Your green thumb FERNS-. , the elegant houseplant Ferns thrive in the medium light conditions of most buildings buildings and can add a touch of elegance to homes, offices, stopping malls, and stores, according to Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food horticulturist D.M. Sangster. Boston ferns, staghorn ferns, and spider ferns are just a few that make good houseplants. "However, all plants require light to manufacture food for growth so don't place a fern in a dark corner and expect it to remain healthy", advises Mr. Sangster. He recommends an east, west or north window location. A suitable soil mixture for ferns is three parts loam, one part sand, one part leafmold or peat, and one part well-rotted well-rotted manure. Make sure the soil is well drained and do not over-water. They may need water daily or only every three or four days, depending on the temperature and humidity. humidity. (Keep ferns out of draughts and avoid brushing against their frond tips. Examine them frequently to detect scales (small, flat or oval or circular insects) or mealybugs, mealybugs, which are soft-bodied, slow moving insects that look like pieces of cotton batting and congregate where leaves and stems meet and along main veins. If these pests are present, apply a suitable insecticide, according to package instructions. Feed ferns with a diluted liquid fertilizer every few weeks once they are established. established. To divide them, remove them froth their pots in February and cut off the fronds close to the crown. 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