-PAGE Ad, THE HERALD, Wednesday, December 11, a se es 1974 REVIEW - NEW RECORDS SETBY STEEL SERVICE CENTRES IN 1974 Arecent survey conducted by the Canadian Steel Service Cenlre Institute reveals that 1974 will be record year for its members across Canada, with shipments by year end expected to be 13, percent higher than 1973. The steady growth of secondary manufacturing, in addition to most major industries, has kept upward pressure on steel demand, which could not be met entirely, from domestic mill production. : In order to provide their customers’ requirements, steel service contres were obliged to import supplies at premium prices. This higher-than-average proportion of premium-priced steel that was sold resulted in a distortion when making comparisons with 1973, in that the dollar percentage increase is much grealer than the growth in tonnage of product actually shipped. However, recent indications are thal the demand has slackened, resulting in a levelling off in thefourth quarter. Inventories are still running at a relatively low figure, especially in domestic praduct; . however, some sizes of imported steel are in better supply, especially in the east and on (he west coast. Canadian-made steel - continues to be the cheapest in the free world. EXPECT CONDITIONS WILL BE DIFFERENT IN 1975 Service centt'e management is anticipating that domestic steel supplies will continue in fairly short supply through 1975. However, if a predicted slower growth rate accurs in 1975, total steel con sumption could decline by § percent. An easing in world steel prices would resull in more attractive Iaid-down costs. ” Ona regional basis, the east and west coasts will continue to rely A The Canadian economy faces the prospect of continuing slow growth throughout much of 1975 but is relatively strong when compared to those of moat other industrialized countries, the , president of the Canadian Bankers’ Association says, »- J. Allan Boyle, executive vice-president and chief general { manager of Toronto Dominion Hank, predicts in a year-end ; forecast (hat real output will advance by only 3.5 lo four per cent : during 1975, slightly lower. than Ihe gain of more than four percent + during 1974. ; : - And he says inflation “will ease only marginally” with prices ; likely rising by nearly 11 percerit. ; + “Ata lime when many nations face the prospect of declining * putpul, substantially higher rates of unemployment, and critical } balance of payments problems brought on by soaring energy costs, { Canadians can take some comfort in the fact that our nation is ‘ unlikely to face such serious economic problems, } PROSPECTS FAVORABLE a ate! ' “Canada’s relatively favorable prospects are based upon the” ! continuation of rapid growth in business investment, a major source of strength In recent years,” Mr. Boyle says. ‘In addition, H the recent expansionary federal budget has sought to supplement earlier indexing of tax brackets in order to sustain a reasonable « level of consumer demand and at the samt time to offset some of | the erosion of purchasing power caused by inflation, It has also | provided some incentives to increase savings and to encourage i Mr. Boyle says the sources of economic weakness in. Canada ; “have been largely aresult of adverse world conditions.” The slow pace of the Canadian economy was first induced by declining merchandise expdrts - resulting from weakened export continuing expansion and modernization of industrial capacity.” | 1975 FORECAST © heavily on steel imports to aupply the market, The problems in the B.C. forest products industry, plus a decline in home construction, will be reflected ina reduced steel demand at least well into 1975. Alberta will fare better due to activity in oll exploralion. Ontario and Quebec markels, which consume the bulk of available steel in Canada, will be closely tied to the general economy. : Another factor to be considered is the possibility of a strike when present contracts expire at the producing mills next summer. With’ na surplus stocks available at the present time, the possibilily of accumulating steel as a hedge against this eventuality Is remate. The impact of double digit inflation will remain the most serious challenge for Canadians in 1975. ' With F.F.0. the only accepted inventory costing system in Canada, taxes on inventory profits continue lo drain off much needed working capital, The industry has been working at capacity « for Lwo years and must expand to serve growing demand. However, the rapid rise in the cost of new facilities. requires higher than historical margins to justify such expenditures. These problems, along with thal of staffing of operations, will gel mutch of the industry's attention in 1975. AND AFTER 19757 There is a consensus that steel will be short on a worldwide basis at least until 1980, Some are even predicting that shortages will be more acute in 1976-77-78 than they are at the present lime, beeause not enough additional capacity is being planned to meet. an- ticipated demand. Lo. SLOW GROWTH IN 1975. markets abroad - and this was further aggravated by the monetary : stringency of late 1973 and 1974, which led to record high interest _vates and a drop in housing starts, -o ot st “Both the external sector and housebuilding are expected to experience continuing difficulty through the first half of 1975, until over-all growth resumes in the latter part of the year. While import growth will be sustained as Canada’s investment program calls for further imports of machinery and equipment, ‘there Is little likelihood of significant revival in cur merchandise exports until the world economy begins to re-accelerate toward year-end. HOUSING SHOULD BENEFIT . “The housing industry, however, will doubUess benefit from anticipated general easing in interest rates, from {he recent. lowering of federal taxes on building materials, and from future federal policies to stimulate housing - which must certainly be introduced if the level of housing starts remains as low as it has been inrecent months. Cariada's banks are continuing their efforts to sustain housebuilding activily."” . . This slowing of the world economy had led to greater emphasis . on stimulating growth, ; r “In Canada, central bank monetary policies are expected to accommodate the capilal requirements for the continued ex- . pansion of business investment, Such easing has already begun lo take place, suggesting as yet small - but nevertheless important - improvements in conditions facing businesses and home buyers.” “While difficulties, including limited grawth and rising unem- _ ployment remain in the first half of 1975, Canadians can be con-. . fident that the underlying strength of our economy will see us “year,” : os _,through uatil the resumption of growth in the latter half of the - nr races SSPE SAPS 1. Compared to ice at zero degrees, ice near the melting paint is (a) lessslippery (b) just as slippery (c) twice as slip- pery. . . 2, Motorists should let the air out of thair tires to improve traction during winter driving. True or False? . . $ Most skids are caused by _ lay defective steering (b) over: inflated lires (c) speed loo high for the conditions. . 4. In a rear-end skid; lhe defensive driver (a) steers in the direction of the skid (b) steers in the direction he was going (¢) steers in the opposite direction to the skid, : 5. The maximum. distance you can see at night when driving with lights on high beam is 350 feet. maximum specd you can travel and still stop within this distance? (a) 70 mph (b) 30 mph (c) 55 mph. : ‘are (a) just as effective (b) What is the--False?.” - & Facility in the central region of es 6. Compared to the recognition distance provided eft. . by white lights,. amber lights soft shoulder, ‘the defensive driver (a) applies the brakes. and sleers hard lo the left (b)- maintains speed and turns back whenlt is safe ta do so (c) slows down by taking his foot off the -aceelerator and furns back when il is safe lodoso. 13. The road is more slippery during the first few minutes after it starts to rain than during the middle of a rain- _ slarm. ‘True or False? . 13, Compared to stopping on a- dry surface, the distance required ta come to a halt on giare ice is (a) the same (b) about five limes greater (c) len limes greater. a : 1, (ce); 2. False; 3. (c); 4, (a); 5. *(e); 6 (ce); 7 True; 8 (0); 8 False; 10, (a); 1, (e}; 12, True; 12. (¢), . twice as effective (c) one-half. as effective, 7 7, If a car's brakes fail on a steep down-grade, the defensive driver does everything possible to slow down the vehicle, even colliding. wilh:a parked car. True or False? §. Defensive drivers protect themselyes from headlight glare by (a) wearing coloured ‘ glasses (b) switching their headlights on to high beam (c) looking to the right of their lane. 9 ‘Instead of their driving lights, drivers should use parking lights only in conditions of dusk, haze or fog. .True or ‘10, When a blow out occurs in’. | the herald | : pee) 11, When the car's right-hend & wheels run off the road onto a ij iY) Z “Rut, dear — Sa. op it at "sere " eh Vandalism Council District of Terrace _ Dear Sir: We are writing on behalf of the member owners of the Early Riser Co-Operative Bus Line regarding a_ serious problem we are having with vandalism. oot Our Co-Operative Bus Line - was formed last year by a grolp af residents of Terrace who work in Kitimat as a method of providing safe, reliable tran-" sporation to ard from work, We own: and .operate: an ex-school- bus for this purpose.” so. For same lime we haye-been using the Public Parking Lot at Emerson and Park Avenue for overnight’ and week king, As faras we know this & pa ® lot is the only Public Parking _ Terrace as all streets in this area have restrictions on overnight parking to allow for snow clearing operaltons in the winter? We would:very much like’ to continue usifig the © parking lot at Emerson and Park Avenue, since ilhas ample . room, is in a central location and is well lighted at night.’ In : ; Be I . = the last few months our bus has steer to the right (c} steer to the & peen the targel.of a rash of . vandalism allacks which seem to be increasing in frequency andcost, We have suffered five altacks of vandalism since July of this year. These altacks have - ineluded - window smashing, letting of air out of tires and entry and theft of articles inside the bus, : , . Weare bringing this matter to -only one damaged, we have observed similar damage caused ‘to other vehicles using this parking Lol. Our feeling is that one of the reasons sO many Terrace owner-operators of heavy trucks park their vehicles on free public parking.” The District of Terrace have -gona to considerable effort and expense in providing this Public ’ Parking Lot, there is a definite . “need: for il, but without tter's -on behalf of CNIB, ° "sincere. appreciation. end« vdtand fer. their residential property is . -. because of a lack of safe vandal “—~ ssasetssetatiies ta has his own air traffic contro. tot system. 13 Ftstetatatath raratebanatat oatatet ated at aathatettetatele tee a close I once again would like to express a deep sense of ap- precialion to the Terrace Herald and to Radio Station CFTK and CFTK-TV for assistance provided to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Aspecial mention must go to the Lions Clubs, their com- mittee chairmen and members and the dedicated volunteers for giving of their time and efforts The generous contributions of- the citizens of this community’ enabled us to make this year's campaign for funds one of the most successful ever conducted in this area, . | . On behalf of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind 1 - accept this. assistance, with It Will permit our agency lo continue our program in the area of prevention of blindness and the rehabilialion of .our visually handicapped citizens, Yours sincerely, Fred Koalenz nes District Administralor=. - | ~ Aquatic ’ ’ Appreciation Dear Sir: °° I would lke (o take this op- ’ portunity to thank the people of Terrace who supported me at the ‘polls during the recent elections. : : I feel that the numbers. of votes cast for a change in the Board indicatés that the public ~—are nol satisfied with the- Boards performance. If you arenot satisfied, then T urge you to become involved. Attend the Board meetings, speak out at your schools, and find out what your Candidates Most important. makesure you cast your ballot “next November. - ¥ Only iz the elector can change the system. | hope to be ‘a vital part of thal change. Sincerely Nan Harrison Community Bands — outside of schoal hours, and can be either a. ‘‘military type” - band or a brass band. Marching bands, drum and ~ bugle bands and fun bands are included in this category, provided they are not school bands. I have nothing against school bands hut they are in a different class from: whal I consider community bands. So, if there is a band in your community that fits into this calegory of: amateur music makers perhaps an officer or the bandmaster would drop me a note giving the name of the band or group.and an address to _ which information can be sent. It will -be greatly: appreplated and1 believe some benefit tothe. _ -band can result...) agen, Address ‘replies to P.O: Box 46, Delta; B.C. - Edgar Dunning : : staff a Mr. C. Gianna Ree, Supl. District of Terrace ’ Dear Mr, Gianna, lam writing you to commend Mr, K, Wilson and his aquatic staff for the excellent manner in which they run the Pool, It’s indeed gralifiying to be- able lo leave youngslers al the Pool, knowing they will be well taking care of while swimming. The behaviour of the kids 1 feel is a direct result of their respect for Mr, Wilsori and his _ staff, , ran To be able to go into a public building and see it neal, clean, and not noisy is arealfeat,and I for one appreciate greatly the job these people are doing. I felt you also should know,. my’. opinion is | know felt by many- arents., toe Thanking’ you, | remain Yours truly . (Mrs.) Nan Harrison Ode to. 73 | : We all went to school together a3) "ate tPaNST tena at aPatatet tateta e. editor - i ‘Blue Flute . Dear Editor: In the News Advertiser ‘of. Dec, thitd, Mr. Floyd Frank- made: reference to the -per- | formance of The Magic Flute at Skeena Jr. Secondary. May 1 set the record straight ¢con- cerning this matter as | was there that day.as a substitute teacher. _ . Al the performance from 2 to 3 p.m. there were\ ap- proximately ‘400 supervised ~ students grades 4 to 7 from Clarence Michiel school. and aboul 150 unsupervised grade 8 - _and band students from Skeena, » After,the: performance -began..'7.. Mr. Cunningham, the principal of, Skeena ; ordered ; the +gym doors focked. During the’show the fire ‘exit blocked by four rows of chairs, pul there by the unsupervised grade 8's. This left orie door, which led back inlo’the school, . open to accommodate §50 pupils - inthe even ofa fire. ‘The lights were turned out during the show and not one Clarence Michiel © teacher knew where the light . switches were, Also they were not awaie that there were no. ‘Skeena teachers in the gyms or that the doors were locked |as no one had informed them of this fact. The noise level from the grade 8's and their géneral . behavior became so annoying that several teachers allempted to remove their . classes, ~ in, protest, only to. discover’ they were unable to gel out.” Al the same lime another teacher was lrying to ‘get aut to find ‘a Skeena teacher and lodge’ a . complaint. Mr. Cunningham has tried to. , excuse himself by saying: he . wasn't responsible, but he-is accountable for the 550 pupils. ‘He also claims ‘the fire exit ~ doors were not blocked but as neither he:nor any member. of “his staff were present in‘ the gym, how would he know? Would you have said,’ Mr.°: © Cunningham that you were'not . -° responsible if there had beena - fire in the gym and we had been unable to get all the children out? Would the parents af thase children have said you were not responsible? 9 0" Betty Rushton 635-3169 - doors .became . 1 Sigh Daath Paya beaded oboe ted aca tes te OT ‘ . Y ' "And vowed to be friends forever . . . ¢ Ag ; adequate security , . oe ; 635-6357 . une arrangements the facilities . guitor, The Herald: oe Tren weaidee oven dled ‘- The Four-Way Pre trust iat "0 wil give Istheren nity band “Lo -Seenty dives atx ° . y ‘ ‘Is there o community band of : - "Seventy-three started as a careftee year A weekly published by Sterling Publications Ltd. Test . this matter your aliention there fs, Tyould ike tO eet its . Sitdently the Skene aa age i ; ere is, 1 w rane e Skeena oe Published every Wednesday at 3212 Kalum St., . . Yours truly nde and the mailing addrege . Of twa good friends to its’ depths below, CNA Terrace, B.C, Amember of Varified circulatlan. * Of the things we think, Se esident ofan officer or the bandmaster. Mins Seas Authorized as second class mail, Registration say or do, Bil Le Tam compiling 9 list of com-. “Summer and fall crept up fast ' number 1201. fostage pald In cash, return ’ : Gerelary munlty bands TE tortion : ve. ‘Our luck we knew couldn't last: °° ‘ postage guaranteed, . . : ; 7 “y]t.was then that the highways stole. ; i 1. Is it the TRUTH? _ informal organization for the Seven young people and they sole.” i PURLISHER EDITOR ADVERTISING a P NGO in Charge unde a this Kinde about ats nec ata, tant iahct ‘e. woe ‘] GORDON W. HAMILTON = PAT O'DONAGHY = BOYD MAUCH MGR. : 2. Is it air to ail ROMP. = Mar Spould explain what I mean 7 Minter then brought more tragedy ; cote KAREN-L ., concerned? Terrace, BC. «> by “community band,” In this parte a jamly: CIRCULATION . EN LANGLEY :