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MODERN TAXI Phone 5 2 Phone HAILEYBURY L Northern Ontario's Oldest Weekly Newspaper --Publishe GRITS SHOW STRENGTH IAN MacDIARMID General Insurance Auto Financing Telephone 10 Haileybury, Ontario aileyburian oi GUY WER PIS d in the Interest_of Haileybury and Cobalt, Since 1904 THURS., MARCH 20th, 1958 Vol. 54; No, 2 Cobaiter's Win Prizes At Badminton Games The Temiskaming Badminton Association championships was held in K.L.C.V.I. gymnasuim hall over the Wright Hargraves recreation hall over the week- end with the Club Trophy going to Noranda. Mrs, Jean Lafoy Cobalt, won the women's singles, while she an dher husband Red Lafoy won the mixed doubles. Those attending from Cobalt were: John Leonard, Jim Hy- lands, Beverley Richards, Bever ley Hassett, Red and Jean La- foy, Albert and Elio Chitaroni, Sam and Terry Sullivan. On March 31st vote for the man of your choice, BUT VOTE! Temiskaming Health Unit Salk Polio Vaciine Dr, E. R. Harris, Medical Of- ficer of Health, Timiskaming Health Unit, will conduct Im- munization clinics as follows: Haileybury, Legion Hall March 24, and April 21. 10 a.m., to 12. noon, 1.30 p.m., to 5 lp.m., and 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Cobalt, Community Hall March 26, and April 23, 10 a.m., to 12 noon, 1.30 p.m., to 5.00 p.m. and 7 p.m., to &30 p.m. : New Liskeard Community Hall April 11, and May 8th, and 9th, 10 a.m., to 12 noon, 1.30 p.m., to 5. 00 p.m. April 10, and May 8, only 7.00 p.m., to 8.30 p.m. Salk Polio Vaccine may be ob- tained at these clinics or at your family physician's. It will be available at these clinics to (continued on page 7) OTM OT IN FOSTER RICE NOVEMBER 2lst, 1957 Reduction of 10 years 2. BLIND utions for incurables. The Progressive Conservative Team for Temiskaming ACHIEVEMENTS IN ONE DAY WITH PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE GOVERNMENT 1. OLD AGE ASSISTANCE ACT was amended to pro- vide for: PENSION RAISE to $55.00 THIS change aided 90,000 persons. PERSONS ACT 9000 Blind persons with increased payments. 3. DISABLED PERSONS ACT was amended to bene- fit them with increase payments and-to INCLUDE persons in homes for aged, infirmaries, and instit- 4. WAR VETERANS ALLOWANCE ACT was amend- ed to RAISE maximum monthly payments for vet- erans and widows, and providing hetter residence qualifications, exemptions, etc. 5. 50-man TRADE MISSION to Britian was launched to survey British markets for Canada's needs. VOTE FOSTER RICE for continued Good Government! } Published by the Tem. Progressive' Conservative Assoc. JOHN DIEFENBAKER in residence requirement. was amended to benefit JOINT POLITICAL MEETING! "ON MATTERS OF INTEREST TO FARMERS" New Liskeard & District Memorial H-ll | Friday, March 21 OVW OWNS VWO) WOE ENGL AG) OVO NOVO) NENG) NGA) NOI NG NG NNO NEI Jo MIRON Peters Suggests CONFIDENT Oe Party State By J. H. "Does my conservative oppon- The local Liberals are on the ent and his spokesman believe in warpath, whooping it up in all and support the idea of a one directions, and saturating the party, state?" asked Arnold air waves with advertising. The Peters, C.C.F, Federal Candidate Grits held their biggest local speaking at Brethour last night. clambake Tuesday night in the "The Conservative spokesman basement of the Canadian Legion are telling us that if they are Hall, where Liberal leader Mitch elected on March 3lst, if you Deraiche is chief of the "Gnrtefavent a member on the govern campaign efforts. ment benches, then no matter Some 200 of the party faithful how great the need, the inter- gathered to hear Ted Miron, ests of a riding with an opposit- backed by Dalton Dean, Mrs. ion member will be ignored." Shipley, P. J. Burns, Don Me- "If this phoney argument ap- Gugan, and the Liberals old plies to Temiskaming then it poet Harvey Plaunt. must apply to the other 265 rid- There was almost complete ings. agreement on the most import- "What have we got then? A ant points, They don't like Mr parliament with all members on Diefenbaker, They don't like the the government benches--no op- Tories. They detest the CCF. position--a one party govern- The Tories are responsible for ment. everything that has gone wrong "Remember how Hitler rose to and if they aren't, then they power in Germany? He believed should have put it right by now. in a on party government. No And the Pearson Plan will fix opposition. Another example of everything. (A vote for Lester one party Government is Russia, is a vote for Ted). all the MP's are government This editor is so datn tired of Members, no opposition, as a one, turning out reams of Tory Matter of fact just the one name propoganda, two, slashing holes © the ballot in Russia. Is that in the CCF stuff that comes What these conservative spokes- across the desk, and three trying men hope for in Canada? We to persuade the Liberals they Should know now before the should spend their money with election. us instead of wasting it on the "We can come _ much closer radio, that we haven't the slight- home, another political leader in Some crippled children must have the support of braces on their legs or arms to help move about self-sufficient. The Ont- ario Society for Crippled Children and the 220 Easter Seal Ser- vice Clubs in the province go ta the public annually asking for est intention of reams about the Liberal writing more '@fada uses the same argument, meet- the Premier of Quebec, Maurice ing. But here are the highlights. i)uplessis. It is reported that he MRS. (SHIPLEY "Canada's in an unholy mess, and if the Liberals don't get back into power, it's going to get worse. There are nearly 2,000 unemployed in Temiskam- ing. P. J. BURNS "T expect Miron to win. A vote for Ted is a vote for Lester." DALTON DEAN "The destiny of Canada is with the Liberal party, and with the *\nishes a riding that dares to ect an opposition anember. Is this what the conservative spokesman are suggesting for Canada? : "Fortunately, the people of Temiskaming, and Canada, know this silly argument, just isn't true. The foundation of our democratic parlimentary demo- cracy and traditions is based on a government and an official op- position which works best of course when both are well bal- broad principals of Liberalism, ercedi The Liberal party is revitalized and getting stronger every dav, under the distinguished leader- ship of Lester Pearson." TED MIRON "The Liberals have shown over the years that their policies are best for Canada. It has been a pay-as-you-go. policy of reducing debt in good times so that there will be a cushion to fall back on in bad. A sensible and practical programme." "The Pearson plan calls for a 25 per cent tax reduction in the lower income brackets to take effect as soon as. possible. will have a much more effect than the public programs proposed by the Tor- Saturday ies." "In the fieid of Social security Monday the Liberals propose benefits at the age of sixty for Wednesday widows and unmarried women." "The government then has to produce results or face a very rough time. It is my hope that whatever party wins the government after March 31st, we will make sure to have a strong and _ militant opposition. I am sure that the Canadian people will agree that governments with' big fat maj- orities, immediately forget their promises as soon as they are elected," concluded Mr. Peters. The WEEK'S WEATHER This Week Ending March 19th, 1958 rapid "Dhursday ......-... 42 25 works "Hinidayy <5 26.74.90. +. 45 74] A A ae 41 32 SLMIGEYY pnd SRO eS 41 31 Si oeaS nee 44 27 Oldwaapemiread@yn stele. ay: 47 30 Bere es 53 35 "Greater educational facilities oe, 9 es eR IE with some 40,000 scholarships and bursarie s available to uni- versity students." "The Liberals endorse the principal of portable pensions, and will do everything to get -in- dustry to support the measure." "A tax allowance for newly\ married couples. The extension of unemployment insurance for those who are off work due to sickness." "The world needs Pearson for his skill at preserving peace. Mr. Pearson is patient, logical, a compromiser." "The Liberal party is the party of the average man, which stands for the benefit of all Canadians, particularly the little fellow." "Not enough is being done to develop the north. If elected 1 will sell this area." "The Tories are hanging on to Diefenbaker's coat tails. It is the party of one horse, one rabbit." "The Liberals are going to win, despite the slanted Tory (continued on page 7) The following are the films available from the Film Coun- cil for the month of March: Eye Witness--Industrial Forest Tent Caterpillar Indo-Chino Making Primitive Stone Tools Sailors of the Queen : Sheep Dog String Instruments Children's Concert No. 3 Terrible Two's and Trusting Threes. Thermal Wonderland Three Little Bruins in a Canoe Accidents Don't Happen No. 4 British Empire Games _ Citizen Varek ) Jelly and Jam Session A Little Bird Told Me Point. Pelee--Nature Sanctu- ary Song of Wales The Traitor Within Two Views on Socialism Who is My Neighbor | Pes i their support to help these hand aign, which runs until April 6th, $750,000. It is being. supported balt Kiwani Clubs. icapped youngsters. The Camp- has a provincial objective of by Haileybury Rotary and Co- New Officers For C.W.L. Miss Gladys Murphy presided at the meeting of the Catholic Women's League of St, Patricks church, held in the vestry of the church recently. The meeting opened with Lea- gue Prayer. The secretary-trea- surer Mrs. Albert Riley read the minutes and gave the treasurers financial report, A nomination committee was chosen to bring in a slate of of- ficers for the April meeting. Mrs. Mike Cunningham gave her report on the coming Penny Sale for March 17. The meeting closed with pra- COMING EVENTS The regular monthly meeting of St. Paul's: Bible Reading Fel- lowship will be held Wednesday March 26, at the home of Mrs, T. Huff at 8.30 p.m. Please note the change of day. Contestants in the Festival of Music in New Liskeard are re- minded that they should get their entries in early. The dead line for entering is March 26. Dr. Seeley: "Give the most im- portant facts about nitrates." Chemistry Student: '"They're cheaper than day rates." able at the Town Offic All dog owners who ha tags by APRIL 15th, 1958 2-2c NOTICE TOWN OF COBALT The 1958 Dog Licenses are due and are obtain- A, J. BROWN, e during office hours. ve not purchased 1958 will be prosecuted. Collector Rissssssssoibssrcscssscsecsorserssrstpisossss sso Lss ste Tse Taste tse sestse testes sheesh sess essesess Si, B-I-N-G-O! HAILEYBURY CURLING CLUB LOUNGE 8.15 p.m. DOOR PRIZE $100.00 BLACKOUT Admission: 50c for 20 Games 3 $4 $3 3 $3 $3 $3 $i : $ $3 3 $3 3 $ 3 $f $3 $3 $f ; 3 3 3 : 3 $3 : $3 + $3 3 3 $3 $3 : 3: $3 : : ets ctsssesescsstsscssssscees Saturday, March 22nd COBALT-HAILEYBURY besestccsscesccsosecssese peseressees sseeeecsesesesessscssssccee Additional Cards 25c EVERYBODY WELCOME FREE BUSES FROM COBALT CURLING CLUB