PAGE A4, THE HERALD, Wednesday. April 20, 1977 PR a CSO PC CS SO RRS o % oon = ie b ma os a a oe “tet oa 8 erect Pa areas return postage guarantecd ven eee a ADVERTISING MANAGER | KAY EHSES ae eee rs NOTE OF COPYRIGHT nt without the written permission of the Publisher. arena sararegaratocacinetetanericicatoceseticanscreetenen cctieatate in} It is a mark of human decency to feel shame at having been born into the 20th century. So began the introduction to a popular reprint. The statement reflects an uneasy conviction that people of our time have somehow sunk to an ultimate of bestialit and degeneracy, and have brought us to the brink of hell, with about three minutes left to midnight and the end, No one, ofcourse, should try to dismiss the facts about our age that have generated despair, Yet we should resist the tendency, as old as humanity, to let the evil of immediate circumstances overwhelm us. _ The world today does not impinge upon the individual life with greater peri) than our ancestors knew, nor call for a greater courage than they mustered, . The atomic bomb, though it makes possible a new dimension of physical destruction, yet can present to any individual no threat worse enerations have lived under that shadow. The stouthearted ave always had to build a bridgehead of hope on the edge of pessimism. , In fact, the presence of fear must have been much more Hi eacn het IOSEIDISIUPN OO | the herald 635-6357 An Award Winning Weekly Published by Sterling Publishers Ltd. Published every Wednesday at 3212 Kalum St., Terrace, B.C. A member of Varified Cir- culation. Authorized as second class mail, Registration number 1201. Postage paid in cash, GORDON W. HAMILTON | The Herald reta ins full, complete and sole capyright in any advertisement produced and-or editorial or photographic content published in the Herald. Reproduction is not permitted SISSIES SBA ccna Look ahead with hope | than death. Countless’ i] The Four-Way Test - Of the things we think, say or do. is it the TRUTH?. is it fair to all concerned? ‘Will it buiid GOOD WILL and BETTER 2.8, eee ReCitelet Sat: Subltetereecccnrrs sear ceee eee ENS PUBLISHER |. ~ & FRIENDSHIPS? = . Will it be = BENEFICIAL sceoninomconmaencds, tO all concerned? immediate to past generation in the path of a conqueror, or in the midst of an epidemic, than to the present multitudes who watch television and the instant communication of bad news it reports daily. : Indeed, television seems to cater to the mysterious twist in human nature that prefers to hear evil than good. Thus we are too little acquainted with the enormous amount of mutual aid, the degree of brotherhood, the dialogue bet- ween religions, that, though less than our ability, yet never before reached such a measure. . Moreover, if we are entering the twilight of a- spent civilization, we can look for light to come into the Dark Age where it has always burst forth in the last two thousand years: to the, then, Youngest Christian Churches; this time, | the Churches of Asia, Africa and Latin America. Where there is no hope for the future, there is no power in the present. However, there is nothing within our knowledge to destroy the firm conviction that now, as in time past, the rophets of gloom and doom will lose out to the apostles of faith and hope. A murder to be remembered > Down the centuries, every time an honest man gave his life for the sake of truth and justice, it was another nail in the coffin of inhuman dictatorship, Such a martyr was Archibishop Janani Luwum who was murdered recently in the Ugandan capital of Kampala. President Idi Amin of Uganda, described by some African leaders as the butcher of countless thousands, may not have pulled the trigger. But it was Idi Amin who murdered the archbishop and is responsible for the world-wide outery against his ‘cruelty. Why was Archbishop Janani Luwum brutally murdered? He had warned Amin that the gun which had been designed to protect Uganda as a nation was being turned against the Ugandan peopie to rob them of their lives and their property. He had spoken out against the persecution of Christians in Uganda. ’ insecurity and even torture were rampant in the country. He died a martyr to the cause of Christianity and liberty and justice. He was shot down like a wild dog, along wit two of Uganda's ministers and his death was described by Amin as ‘‘an unfortunate car aceident’’. In several African He had pointed out that fear and’ countries and indeed around the world, national and religious leaders deplored the grisly killing. tis to be done about a nationa! leader who flaunts his cruelty and his capabilit to rule by terror for all the world to see? Clearly, the world should react. Nations must not stand by idle waiting for Idi Amin's guns to fire ‘in- discriminately as anyone who dares to opposehis tyranny. Nations and governments..in the past have’ broken ‘diplomatic relations for less“than the murder of, an ar-,.. chbishop of the Anglican community. Any attempt to.isolate the regime of Idi Amin will not be simple. Governments that trade with Amin ~~ particularly those that sell Uganda arms for the armed forces and the police — will not easily abandon such lucrative business. But without guns, without bullets, without hand grenades and other weapons, Amin’s rule of terror would soon grind to a halt. A tyrant is powerless when deprived of the weapons that allow him to enforce his tyranny. Responsible nations everywhere must take away Idi Amin’s murder weapons before thousands more die under his bloody rule. The great spending orgy Asan example of how big cars are regaining their former popularity, a Canadian dealer reported that a customer recently bought a Rolls Royce for which he paid $92,000. Can such a shocking expenditure for a car be justified? Of course the buyer would probably reply, ‘It's my money — I can do what J like with it”. But can he? The answer isn’t all that simple. Ona smaller seale, the same question could be asked of millions of affiuent Canadians now indulging in a headlong spending spree for luxuries. If it isn’t electric toothbrushes, it's snowmobiles, $50 dinners, pleasure trips to Africa, expensive stereo sets or clothes that aren't really needed but feature a short-lived fashion. On the surface, such luxuries seem quite innocent, And a little splurging is only human. Yet some serious side effects can result when large numbers of people spend like there's no tomorrow. . What about its effect on inflation? How much longer can we drive big cars that gobble up our limited fuel resources. Are we justified in carefree buying when millions all over the world live in unimaginable poverty? The handling of one’s money is really a moral issue. We can go on acquiring more and more material things that reflect self-indulgence, Or we can challenge each impulse to 0 sO. For our guidance, there is the Christian concept of stewardship — the belief that our money shouldn't be spent just as we wish, but regarded as a gift we hold in trust. Scripture is full of clues and themes that add up toa single message on our management of physical resources: there are limits ... enough is enough ... learn to say no to more. by JIM SMITH OTTAWA and Small Business If all the economists on eurth were laid end to end, sumeone once said, they wouldn't reach a conclusion, would keep tourist dollars at home, create numerous new jobs, and help Canadians bet: | ter understand their country. Still, the government con- tinues to dip into its time- Actually, there's a practi- cal reason why economists never seem to agree: vested interests. Big business eco- nomists are hired to protect the interests of big business. Labour economists protect the interests of big labour, Government economists pro- tect the interests of govern- ment. And so it goes. The little guys, of course, don’t have economists so there aren't any economists to pro- tect their interests. The recent federal budget for 1977-78 provides an ex- cetlent example of how pro- fessional economists can come up with policies that won't do much good for the country at large but do help out special interest groups. In preparing the national budget, the government had to consider two forces — in- Inflation was given top prior- ity, particularly through con- tinuation of the wage and price controls. The “fight” against unemployment con- sists solely of a few dollars pumped into the neediest re- gions through traditional pu- blic works projects, In other words, there's really no such thing as a com- pletely impartial economist. Moreuver, since economic studies can be biased to show whatever the economist wants them to show, there’s generally lots of impressive data to back up every side of just about any argument, But there are attractive options to those hidebound flation and unemployment.. worn bag of traditional eco- nomic tricks, Its economists are too narrow-minded to find alternatives. And the big business or big labour econo- mists are merely modern-day mercenaries, hired financial guns protecting the vested interests, traditional vested interest ap- proaches to economic policy. In particular, there are ra- dically different programs which can fight both infla- tion and unemployment as weil as save precious energy | and strengthen national uni- ty, Government economists — haven't recognized these op- tions because they are un- conventional. And eco- nomists are nothing if not conventional, NOW'S THE TIME TO BUCKLE The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has _ dozens of programs which “ can meet all of these national (ge mior goals. For instance, a nation- ns a c | wide Insulation program Pag would provide widespread employment, save money for consumers, and conserve our energy. Or a program to sub- sidize travel within Canada a , Es a aan TEROOGE letters to the edito MOON-LIKE landscape of the lava beds 50 miles north of Terrace on Park owners close. over regulations To the Editor: Dear Sir: Take a Note, Govern- ments We note one park owner in B.C. is closing his park on. April 30 for the following reason: “Due to restrictions imposed on private mobile parks, imposed by rent review and the recent assessments... He (Mr, Hank Ballstad) can no longer operate and will stay closed until it may again (ever) be financially teliable. This is a sign 0. things te.comevall over, *~ It is long overdue that some sense in ‘‘Governing’’ takes place! Certainly — keep controls on the ridiculous wages and constant shutdowns, for holidays or greed of unions or government staffs which by far earn more than their . counterparts in U,S., who are more eager to work and have a better production record. ‘ However — on such low incomes as mobile home pad rents? No rhyme or reason ever existed to have controls on a park where; their rental is a low $60 per month gross and parks long have been beaten down! The only thought occurs that governments feel, if they are so stupid to operate for such low incomes, here is 40000l0000S30CCG ee ee oe Appreci ation The Editor Dear sir: The Terrace Association " for the Mentally Retarded where they show masses of mobile tenants (to get their votes) that they are keeping down their “‘nasty’’ lan- dlord! Meanwhile here is the various governments’ record since 1973: Increases in everything this man needs to operate utilities, maintenance, construction, the worse is the liability insurance hiked to such assinine fees as $750 r year! They want people 49” use ‘mobile: “homes: but won't insure reasonably. Now he needs the rental of & dozen pads gross‘to pay that alone! Make any sense to you? No wonder people would like to see criminal charges laid and a change of law, for this negligence that is worse than theft and runs Tampant throughout all governmental departments, enforcement, etc. in the country and we now hear voices to break away in the west, Theft of livelihood, in all forms. On the one hand we want Confederation, but too lazy, and survive only because of the American dollar. Our own governments (in every way conceivable) deprive a small businessman of all he needs to exist. Frankly, I’m: sorry for you ail. Singed: Thoughtful Concern over policing of — Telegraph Creek The Hon. Iona Campagnolo Dear Ms. Campagnolo: Re: Telegraph Creek RCMP lam writing to respond to your letter of December 3, 1976 to Dr. John Hogarth, Chairman of the B.C, Police Commission, concerning the Telegraph Creek RCMP. As a result of the widespread concern ex- pressed to the Altorney- General over the proposed closing of .the Telegraph Creek RCMP Detachment, Inspector Bob Fullerton and I visited the Telegraph Creek community on February 10, 1977. A large public meeting was held, during which we received a strong and unanimous plea for the retention of resident RCMP policing service in ' Telegraph Creek. In our subsequent report to the Attorney-General, having in mind the enormous sense of isolation in that community, the poor road and telephone services, we recommended that some way be found to retain resident policin services.in Telegraph Cree as part ofthe overall policing service to Dease Lake, Iskut and Telegraph Creek, ; We are pleased that the Attorney-General and the Commanding ‘Officer of ‘‘E’’ Division RCMP, Deputy Commissioner Peter Brazowski, have agreed with our recommendation, The provincial contract is ‘being increased by one position effective April 1, 1977 and the Telegraph. Creek office will remain Operational as a sub-office of the new Dease Lake Detachment. We were greatly im- pressed by the quality policing service being provided in that area by the CMP, and trust that strong community support for the lice will continue under e new arrangement, Yours sincerely, Rev. R.A. Burrows Commissioner * decided to of would like to express their appreciation to the citizens of Terrace for their con- tinued support of both the Christmas card sales and the Community Card project. Fishermens reunion The Fishermens Reserve of World. War Il “is, planning “its | senond ‘pesanion Hane the cessation’ of hostilities, as‘ the enclosed indicates. Theformer members are now . scattered far. and, wide and since there is no available mailing list, we must rely on the communications media for _ contact with them, The history of the Reserve is briefly this: .It was no secret that Japan had many. of its Naval Reservists well scattered throughout’ the British Columbia fishing industry in the 1930’s. On several occasions (usually when under the in- fluence of sake, their favorite rice water) some boasted that Japan would soon be invading this coast and they would takea very active part in these ac- tivities. It is also a well-known fact that in these 1930's once could buy B.C. Coast marine charts, printed in Japan, that were considered more accurate than the regular British Ad- miralty charts. Because of this and hecause the Royat Canadian Navy could ili afford to spare any ships to - ‘defend the Pacific Coast (since their commitment to the European crises was so heavy), a Naval Reserve was formed consisting of two men who had at least three years coastal shipping experience (fishing, tow-boating, freighting, etc.). In 1940 they were called to active duly as a regular branch of the Navy for the duration af hostilities, . , They played the lead role in the Japanese fishboat roundup when the Federal Government evacuate the Japanese to inland points. Some sabotage or ‘Fifth Colwman’’ activities was detected by F-R patrols. Others were specially- equipped and ‘swept' the en: trances to coastal ports every morning for possible mines planted by enemy submarines. The Reserve patrolled all the oulside coast from continental United States to the Alaskan WOMENS LIB a 4 p— + ™ * “But we do have lady dactors,..they’re called gyn theNassRoad. _ 7 (Leslie Yates photo) . - 20300200 00000.O00006 We would particularly like to thank all the businesses ‘ who sold cards from their stores and Beta Sigma Phi for all their help with the Community Card project. Again, thank you. = - Yours truly | Mrs. Gail Billson Corresponding Secretary waters. These ships carried depth. charges (ashcans"’). to : ‘toll aver the stern in the event of --encounter ‘with ‘submarines, Later, the Fishrmens Reserve was expanded to in- elude Commando training and these were sent to handle the landing craft in European in- vasions. chad Also, we should be compiling a history of the Fishermens Reserve and the sooner we do this the better. As many of you remarked at the re-union, “we're nat getting any younger”, and, each reunion will see a few less. on life's roster. . So, how about jotting down your recollections of .the Fishermens Reserve? What you were doing when you first heard about it ~ how you heard about it — when did you join (before the war, during the war;) where did you serve during the war — wha were the people in charge of your ship, unit, etc. who were your shipmates — when were you discharged — what part or time of your service stands out most vividly? “What anecdotes do you recall? (the loss af HMCS Surf? the shelling of Estevan? The San Tomas’ discovery of "Fifth Column activities”?, Curley's pusser frum wing-dings? Smokey’s ‘‘desertion''? ete., etc.) And, let's not. overlook the Commando division and the part these men played in other theatres of the war, If everyone writes their ‘memoirs’. and sends them in — signed or unsigned — T.am sure we can compile an interesting history of our “gumboat navy”. | ‘If you will take the time to do this and send them in to me, we'll do the best we can ‘to ‘compile all this; = 9 Thank you for ‘your cooperation, and we'll see you all at the reunion... »’, | Anchors aweigh! Joe Boucher FR311 - 11 East Broadway “Vancouver, B.C, VsT 14 FUNNYSIDE —\ ecologists,”