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>» oF Fg MN Y Ah) E WD. F S40 Be TERN J eS Ia 24 7. [3 JA RS RASA 5 A RE Wh 2 IRE FRSC FRNA AWA RP NRE SRS INL. WA Mahood's School [Cartwright Township] - 1925. Back left to right: Hector Thompson, Norma McQuade, Muriel Falli¢, Stewart Thomp- son. Second Row - Birdie Gibson, Dorothy Williamson, Marjory Hannah, Gertie Williamson and Dorothy Denise. Third row: Maxwell Fallis, Keith Brown, Billy Hannah, Leah McQuade. Fourth row: Annie Fallis, Glen Gibson, Allan Fallis, Jack Hannah. Front row: Jim Fallis, Alfred Thornet, Merlin Philip. [ Photo courtesy of Stewart Thompson] 60 YEARS AGO Thurgday, December 18, 1919 < A man named Couch came to Port Perry from Tor- onto suffering from small pox. He was rounded up and shipped back to Toronto. Proper precautions have been taken to prevent any spread of the disease. In the Methodist Church it is expected that the new - furnace will be in place and that the service will be held in the auditorium. 35 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 21, 1944 Flying Officer Bruce Beare, R.C.A.F. paid a brief visit at his home here over Monday night. Bruce is en route from Claresholm, Alberta to Uplands, Ontario. "We regret to hear of the unfortunate accident of Mr. Bill Carnegie who broke a leg on Monday while working in the bush. All roads blocked, schools closed, mail delayed. One storm like this is enough. It is many, many moons since there has been such a storm in South Ontario as we have experienced over the last few days. 25 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 16, 1954 The sixth annual banquet of the Central Ontario County High School Board and Teaching Staff of the High Schools at Port Perry and Uxbridge was held in the High School, where a turkey supper was enjoyed. The Ladies Night Christmas Party of the Lions Club was a jolly evening this year, held at Del's Little Norway restaurant. Lion Whitney Martin of Bancroft, Deputy District Governor of District A3 was guest speaker. 20 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 24, 1959 The winners of the Women's Hospital Auxiliary doll draw were: First Prize, Mrs. Michael Hlozan, Jr., Port Perry - $50.; Second Prize, Mr. Lee Sturman, Seagrave - $25.; Third Prize - Mr. J.L. Sweetman, Scu- gog Island - Doll. Everyone except the weatherman, did their best to make Santa welcome when he paid a visit to Port "@ (Turn to page 6) + chotterbox ... THE AYATOLLAH FOR PRESIDENT The hottest selling item in the United States this week is a large, poster-size picture of the Ayatollah Khomeini, to be used in the family rec room as a dart board. No question about it; Khomeini has got the Yanks made, hopping mad. Why the last guy to have his picture on a poster dart-board was either Richard Nixon or Spiro Agnew. We all know what happened to them, so the Ayatollah is in good company. Actually, the crisis in Iran over the 50 American hostages is a serious one, probably the most serious since the missiles in Cuba led us to the brink back in the early sixties. It is no laughing matter when a crack-pot like the Ayatollah can hold the most ppwerful nation in the world up for ramsom and ridicule. In act, things are happening so fast in this crisis that by the timje you read this, it will likely be all out of date. Will the hostages go on trial as spies? Will the United States send in the Marines? Will the Soviet Union come to the aid of Iran if that happens, and will we all go up in the big mushroom cloud because of it? The answer to the first question is anybody's guess. But if the United States does resort to force to free the hostages, the liklihood of the Soviets coming to Iran's aid is remote. The reasons for this are complex, but here is an attempt to explain why the Russians will have to opt for a "hands-off" policy with regards to military action in Iran. But first of all, let's make it very clear that the Soviets are milking the situation for their own purposes: up to a point. The Soviets love to see the Americans, or any other western country, embroiled in a crisis. However, this one may in the long run end up posing some very serious internal problems for the Soviet government and leadership, especially when or if the United States has to resort to force. At root, the Iranian crisis is fuelled by religious fervor, combined at the same time with intense nationalism aimed at the so-called American bogey-man. On the surface one would think that the Soviets would be beating this drum for all it's worth, but if this volatile combination of religious and nationalistic sentiment starts spilling into other Moslem areas of the globe, the Soviets may have a crisis of their own in the so-called autonomous republics in the southern areas of the Soviet Union. If the Soviet government recognizes and supports the Ayatollah, the Moslems within the Soviet Union may start clamouring for recognition and political independence of their own. And that would cause the Soviet government no end of trouble. It is fair to assume that because of this, the Soviet government is more than just a little jittery at the thought of a groundswell of nationalism throughout the Islamic world, and ultimately this may prove to be the trump card for the Americans. As for the way the Americans have handled the whole issue, their first big mistake was to let the deposed Shah come to New York for medical treatment. They can't give in to the terrorists demands at this time, of course, but Carter has compounded the problems by flying the Shah out of New York aboard a U.S. military jet, and allowing him to recover at a U.S. military hospital in Texas. If that doesn't get the Ayatollah and his followers into a new tizzy, nothing will. What is almost forgotten in this whole sorry affair, is the fact that the Shah of Iran ruled that country with an iron fist, and Amnesty International has documented the alleged crimes the Shah's secret police, the Savak, committed. The figure of 200,000 executions is one that is tossed about in reference to the secret police. The Shah was no angel, but he was an ally of the Americans in the Middle East, and for this reason he was allowed into the States for medical treatment. But despite what the Shah may or may not have done, the Americans cannot give in to the demands of terrorism. Diplomatic privileges and the right of nations to set up embassies in countries that may not be friendly has been part of international rules for a couple of centuries. There is no question that whatever happens to the hostages and the relations between Iran and the United States, the long-term implications of this mess are going to be immense. The American people are learning the hard way just how dangerous it is to be dependent on foreign and unfriendly nations for such vital commodities as oil. Other nations in the western bloc are coming to the defense of the United States, and certainly we can expect to see the states of the NATO alliance beef up their military capabilities. Democratic governments can point to this crisis and the uncertainty that goes with it, and justify increased military spending to their taxpayers. The Canadian military establishment is already making noises to this end. Americans will likely be much more receptive to the idea of energy self-sufficiency, which could mean every- thing from gasoline rationing to the development of PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed., December 5, 1979 -- 5 letters Apology to Library Board, Council Dear Sir: I write this letter in apology to the Library Board and member of Scugog council for the use of the word "collusion" in my letter to the editor printed in the November 28 edition of the Port Perry Star. I make this apology in all seriousness, retract the word, and ask the members of the Library Board and Scugog council to accept this. Yours truly, Roy Grierson Library support Dear Sir: There has recently been a great deal of controversy over the building of a new library, and given the activi- ties of the past week or so, I feel it is time that something 'was heard from those who support the library ex- pansion board. Certainly no one doubts the sentimental value of expand- ing the present memorial building, but it is my impres- sion that the expansion board have explored this very thoroughly and found that it cannot practically and reasonably be done. In fact, ment, on the recommenda- tion of the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Township - Engineers, refused the necessary by-law changes for this option. McClelland Given the fact that the present facilities are in- adequate for our needs, and given that existing space limitations, flood plain problems, and by-law problems prohibit expansion of the present building, what must the alternative be? I agree that a new building is a very reasonable and perhaps the only solution to the problem. A well designed Public Library will not, in my opinion, detract from the lakefront parkland, in fact my belief is that they will enhance each other. It is also my understanding that by-law changes will allow only the library and not a municipal building on the designated property. I do not believe that in (Turn to page 6) coal-fired and nuclear power plants which are now getting criticism from environmental groups. National pride is at stake in this issue for the Americans, and that will take precedence over the incon- venience of rationing or environmental concerns. And of course, Jimmy Carter needed an issue as he heads into an election year. To be sure, he wishes there were no lives at stake, but if Carter can do the "right thing" in this crisis as far as the American people are concerned, it will certainly help his chances at re-election. That may be politics at its lowest level, but a reality just the same. As for the Russians, they have too much to lose by getting involved militarily in Iran. And besides, the Russians have always found someone else to do their blood-letting. Which is probably a good thing, because it would be a hell of a pity for the world to go up in smoke over the Ayatollah. 8 port perry star ) Company Limited 0» Phone 985-7383 Ne , Gow : (0m); rs 1s Lf TIS) MAT 7. Serving the Township of Scugog J.PETER HVIDSTEN Publisher Advertising Manager J. B. MCCLELLAND Editor Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association and 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 0245 Subscription Rate: In Canada $8.00 per year Elsewhere $10.00 per year. Single copy 20c _ J ay ~ er RE a I en A oP Ri SER mY EG oo ~ a : ST Ww - Tl 3 . ~~ A ek A Toa § a OS - - i - a a a RAST . Jt ia" SL el gh a NR ni Aa TAA i gue Re i Fa Sa ad al mdi Je pnts LY Ys ae - 7 ' 4, A 2 EE \ ar = f) Gt > 2 2 Wes ah NE 9 E Pa °. 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