Page 4, The Horald, Thuraday, May 10, 1979 TERRACE/KITIMAT daily herald Gortral Otice - 433-6987 . Published by Circulation - 434-4257 Steriing Publlehors GEN. MANAGER : Knox Coupland — EDITOR - Greg Middieton CIRCULATION - TERRACE. KITIMAT OFFICE . 633-2747 Published overy. weekday at 3212 Kalum Street, Terrace, B.C, A member of Vorified Circulation. Authorized as second class mall, Registration number 1201. Peatage pald In cash, return postage guaranteed. NOTE OF COPYRIOHT The Herald retaine full, completa and sole copyright In any advertisement produced andor any editorial or photographic content published In the Herald, Reproduction Is not permitted. . 635-6387 EDITORIAL a The provincial election has everyone involved on edge. As the date drew nearer the people closest to the campaign got more and more nervous, This election is a toss up. That is not to say that there won't be'a strong majority, but no ‘one seems to know for-certain which way the mass of undecided voters will swing. The two parties vying for power are evenly matched as far as experience, they each have one'term, and the number of able people they have as candidates. While the NDP have perhaps more newcomers and definitely a younger group of candidates than the Social _ Credit, they both have people who have governed, something this province has not seen in elections for some time. . While the NDP may have younger and relatively newer candidates than the Social Credit, the Socreds no longer have that long history of power and control, the party you see now being more of a coalition of right-of-centre forces than, a distinct group and party. The question in this election, and especially in this riding where we have two older and experienced men who have ably represented their constituents for some time, is one of basi issues. Ca True, thereare some smaller local issues such as Skeenaview that will swing a limited number of voters to one candidate or the other, but for; + ro the most part this election is fought on one~ question, Although Hazelton-based independent David McCreery possibly has a good point in saying that releasing more Crown land for homesteading, and we both like and respect the man for standing up and moreover I hope the party elected will heed this request as it would be an alternative to some who are now unemployed or holding jobs they would rather give up, this isn’t a reason to elect him. - David Serry, the other independent running from Kitimat, has taken the opportunity of running to heap scorn on many more serious parties and candidates. After reading his lengthy diatribes, many several times as long as other candidates submitted, we have come to the conclusion that, as seriously as Serry may take himself and his views, some admittedly good points, he would not be the one we should send to Victoria. We should face the reality that an ~ independent cannot represent the riding as well as a member of the government or even the official opposition. And so this election comes down to the two main parties. They ask you to decide between their respective styles of government. They also ‘both ask you to look at their record and shout examples of failures on the other side, something it is easy for both to-do as democratic governments are rather prone to many disputable actions. We suggest that both parties have and will make mistakes. The situation bolls down to a question of the type of government. The Socreds accuse the NDP of ruinous social programs. The NDP accuse the Socreds of over-taxation and allowing the business interests to rule the province. What the situation is, is that one party, Social Credit, has faith in a system of allowing people to use their capital as they will and trusting that this will provide jobs so that people can pay for ths services they require. The NPD want closer control and say only government will look after the people as business fs only interested in looking after itself, This election, more than any other is a contest of two systems, capitalism and socialism, It if up to you to choose, so state your preference. for us or else.” ; One reporter tired of both Both Barrett and Bennett - ‘by Brian Gregg David McCreery. is only choice for Skeena In the 10 election ta ut and snareasive an a5 new ideas about old iasues. as bels, but will stand up an admit that ho doesn't know McCreery stan grass roots of Skeena. As ho tule . In Terrace an + “You are my and I’m running for Pout Unilke the Social t and the New Democrat Party, ve thelr respective {deol 5 fhe 1nd) Cantury, Mecveery. a . is a man for the’ 19008, In my travela around town I have found that moet 6 are complete eeaiperated with he Hl about how rotten the ND! and the Socreds are. “You know if those turkeys pulled together and worked as. a team maybe this province would really move ahead," one pergon sald. top eoeviog they don’t a ) at election time, They carry om Uke that when they.get J Ss : , elected,’ another coed By the way, did you vote? want to have thelr cake and they want to eat it too. Replace that cake with the people of this province and you are much closer to sg, yt ent ams of the two groups than. with the rhetorle they _ verballse constantly. Even though McCreery is the main man inthis ares the sidas hava been drawn up between the Socreds and the NDP. Ons wondars just how long the Je will let them, flog the hors: the good Iifele over and the last plece of rotting moat has dlasalved into the ground. : C ME ~ Both the Socreds and thet §: . NDP have backed the voters of this province into a co oa thelr own battlefield are pow telling people ‘vote Ll ae ve [= wn nau 7 On, election night one will wonder whether te cheer or cry when elther Barrett or Bennett form the next overnment and elther oward or Shelford cry victory, McCreery will come third and Dave Serry will come fourth. That ja certain, Nelther Howard or Shelford will take the llon's share of the votes. Both Howard workers and Shelford workers” are con: fident they have Skeana. There are two victory parties planned with about equal optimism. ; Some of the. hangover trom the last two elections La still apparent. There will be alarge number of antl-those ya votes for both sldes, The only difference la that things somewhat, . An interesting observation -was made by this reporter at the Bennett rally, The people there who were not P were elther Libera) or Conservative. If the NDP do form the next provincial government have acttled . the NDP may well clean-up in B.C, during the federal election aince the Sccred voters, made up of Liberals and Conservatives, would not be enough to block the hyped-up NDP suppotters. For myself I'm treating this election as another ho- hum re-run of the 1672 or the 1978 election. After weeks of hearing the campaigns I have come to reallze I've seen this movie before, no | matter what the outcome. _ The movie? Jaws TIL i oo WASHINGTON (CP) — Public officials in both Canada and United States * confidence in government predictions is being eroded The “current U.S. in- KNOW | 4 THEY DON'T 7 oo. They admit their errors for consumers to ‘githen their belts, cut back on non-essentlala or ‘take a Even with the inflation rate clearly centred in basic necessities, neither the Canadian nor U.S. now have acknowledged Do-nonsense approach to their: forecasts about fation rate is 13 per cent buying — all the things government has a price rises In 1979 are and in Canada it is 9.2 per consumer and govern- strategy: for countering wrong as costa for bare cent. Priate economista In ment advisers say they specific increases. necessities continue both countries dismiss... should be doing. Blumenthal says. the - : spiralling upward. **~ ‘olficlal forecasts ofa 1 Norcantheinflationsry pg government on “ng The: Iaest qadmissicn,;, possible sharp drop inthe ° wave be ‘pinned to eX- intention whatsoever to 1 came eck, when fates and‘talk'of a 197‘ ceasive government | pays any kind of ptice Treasury Secretary inflation rate around nine spending or big wage in- contraly”’ Tn Pact Michael Blumenthal said - per cent, creases. U.S. pay rises eyisting’ controls on the Carte? administration Blumenthal. are under @ seven-pe = anergy products are “serewed up” and now acknowledged there is a cent guide, and Canadian pain hed over anticipates prices will gap betwoen government increases are approxi: period of two years from rise 6.5 per cent or more and private forecasts and mately in line, while June 1 and this ia likely to this year, rather than 7.4 admitted there is a risk © governmenta in both cong prices sharply percent. that a “buy atany price” © countries are restrainiag higher" py Finance Minister Jean paychology may result. © ihe rate of increase in ° Chretien already had Part of the difficulty is « spending. Leaders of the two conceded his Canadian the concentration of prica = But prices keep going major’ partles cam- inflation forecast is in increases among up sharply, and so are © palgning in Canada for esror, and now predicts | essentialitems. U.S. food ate ts, the May 22 election skirt prices will increase | pricesarerisingnowata © The latest quarterly the issue of new measures tween seven and 7.6 per 21,6-per-cent annual rate, information shows U.S. to restrain prices. Only cent, That may beravised energy by 24.9 cent corporate profit increases © Ed Broadbent, the New upward again. and housing by 13.3 per of 95.2percentafter taxes © Democratic Party leader, - The forecasting Cent, Canada is little in the final three months has concentrated a major mistakes point up several «better, with food prices in . of 1978 from a year share of his campaign on issues. Increases ate March going up at a 17.4 earlter, Canadian com- romised measure to t for mostneeded r-cent annual clip, panies had a 24.6-per-cent ight inflation. He mo There are no using by 6.6 per cent annual rate ofincreasein specifically named large government plans to. and energy by 6.9 per after-tax profits in the food retailers as being control increases for food, cent. first three months this primarily responsible for energy or housing and There is little room lek year. raising prices, IN FOREST NOW Efficiency is the key VANCOUVER British Columbia | forest products firms must s efficiency in all areas of their operations if they are to retain a fair share of the (CP) — market for their products, © says the president of the Council of Forest Industries Donald Lanskail, ad- “absoll of - regenerating and the forests re- aource. ; ; He sald other methods of securing the industry's future health include: manufacturing faciilties to . remain com Peiitive: carry on aggressive market development even when markets are good; impro ‘a reliable supplier; and aitract more people into the industry to ensure an the competitive advantage enjoyed by forest products exporters because of the discounted Canadian dollar to carry it into the future, ve 5.C.’sreputation a5 hs “Our competitiveness will have to be found in our red ability to manage our costs and improve out produc- tivity,’ said Fisher. Jake Warren, Canadian coordinator for the multilateral trade ’ negotiations in Geneva, told the meeting that a number of important concessions were obtained for the forest: products sector in the recently-c ent on Tarlifs and Trade (GATT). He said the concessions should enhance Canada's ability to Increase ex of both traditional and newer products to major foreign “The importance of this agreement will be par- teularly evident to 3.C. forest (product producers," sald, lowered, as will duties on a number of lumber products and prefabricated and sectional howslng, Warren sald, Japan's tariffs will be reduced on some softwood plywood, waferboard and eboard, particl Tn the European econonuc ondluded General’ community, tariffs will be: weed on wood and paper roducts of interest to da in the wood an piper sectora will benefit rom major tariffs re- dictions, Warren explained. “The agreement with the U.S. ls part of an un derstanding which looks toward the de ment erican standards for softwood ply- wood,” Warren said, .. The new agreement should also reduce technical d standards nor rel of technical barriers to trade by requiring signatories to’ ensure that nelther product lated cer: tification systems create un- necessary obstacles to inter- natlonal trade, be sald, “You (the forest industry): have already pioneered in this fleld in overcoming barriers to Canadian lumber exports to many markets. The federal government now will be able 40 agaist you even more in overcoming these ob- | OFF OTTAWA BY RICHARD JACKSON | BEAT. o ’ Ottawa, - So the Old Warrior, John George Disfenbaker, former Prime Minister, Member of the House of 30 yeara 1 end in hie own time oaya his, the eleventh, is his last campaign. Hes sald lt before and he may way it again, next time around, But he's going on 94; he's * had some ie problems; and Ln the Parilainent which for ao long has been his Ilfa, he admita to there “only a few things’ he st wants to do. so One of them Is the writing of the fourth and final book in his autoblographical series. As he has been knocking those off at a rate of about one a year, qnée he gets down to the writing, that doesn't Jeave a lot to occ! his the. . Except Patllament iteelf,. which has come almost to be his reason for being. | But if you are to take him at his word « and it was a feary one to some of his faithful constituents in Prince Albert - this could ba his last hurrah. So’ catch him if you can as he does his stuff on the electlon platform. That may not be a difficult as it might sound, for the Old Champ is sltlegetting around on the campaign trail. The reason is friends. - He has a lot of them, a bit long ini the tooth, involved in the election campaign, as eandidates seeking re- . election, or trylng to break Into. ithe _ parliamentary - league, or simply elec- ‘tioneering for mutual friends, With Dief, once a friend, alwaysa friend, And nothing to be so treasured as one who has stuck with him through good times and bad. . He has known both, . triumph. and disaster, and ‘one of the old. loyalists flways at his" pide” was’ ‘Kenneth Binks, ‘an’ Ottawa lawyer in the awing Commons through. fol hero and Macde It's one of those . con- stitvenctes that hae ‘been rodistributed a acore of times: and. once was represented by Bir -John A mal. cyl Seldom could jt riake up {ta mind and! keep it, fad bas awun a pendulum between Grit and ory. " So who shows up the other day to help old friend Ken Binks win it again‘for the Tories, - vo Right, Diet’ it reyes ta Diet a Bink Tiere wtood the two old friends in the warm Spring afternco: beaming at. om. and ail while Dief a how much he was looking forward ie Commaoos as com 6 ons Bs “the only other Ilving Prime Minister.’” he Snorting and scoffing at agunny of ths Liberal al . “emasculation - “of Parliament.” The Man Who Would Be King, he grow Tradenu “hates Parllament =. it in. tecteree with his Imperial e . . noe And what a candidate, Ken Binks: “He was with, me loyal and true, in victory and def As ever, warriors ' together, Ken going on to vic t future campaigns as 4 great parliamentarian, and for me . my last campaign.” - _ Corny, but great stuff. Binks loved It, his eam a za bys and the s Altreases from the nearby Big Mac loved it. And Dief didn't think it o bad himsell, Asked about his health, he took another. shot : Years ago, when he was soldier In World ‘War One and woun- ‘ded, “they” had given him but three months to live. 2c abet), Phe Ubheeved kn fa “ebleteatlod! OE bila’ 8s ybare- end-alill-going-strong, ‘they’ are all dead riding of Ottawa West. HCRAAN “1 told. you this was 8 cla foiné. | just hired a ; guy with va, a .D.” TMH wernieD our MARGARETS naw Geom r, In Japan, the tariffs on, , ‘ ‘ ‘rough lumber will be alt Els a Nonsense / we HAVE NeoTHInG Te Fesa BUT Fear :TSsELF