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The protest continues

Its allso very simple. All the Atomic Energy Commission has to say now is...““The test will continue as we claim this experiment is necessary to national security.”

Should the AEC make a_ final

While Terrace students and Kitimat students are in wild protest over the proposed Amchitka nuclear test set for the Aleutians, the U.S, court of appeals Tuesday ordered the atomic blast at Amchitka Island halted until at least a district court judge has ,an consider environmental, organization’s’

US.

opportunity to

argument against it.

The unanimous ruling by a three- judge panel of the appellate court came only a few weeks before the huge underground explosion, code named Cannikan, was scheduled for ‘blastoff’ in the migratory habitat in the.

Aleutians,

The blast is to be conducted by the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) as a test of anti-ballistic missile systems.

It is to be an underground shot of five megatons or more some 5,875 feet below the wilderness island.

To many people reading the news, or a sudden relief was endowed to their now much worried minds of a blast that MIGHT have set off tidal waves, underground calamity

hearing it,

and what have you.

But the project is not over. Not by

far,

an

‘no test’

face.

case.

decision that.. shouldn’t go ahead with the whole ordeal, then the absolute clearing for will have to come from President Nixon.

. And like the people say...“‘This thing has cost the people of the United States an odd $160,000,000. That’s quite a pile of money to say ‘no’ too. By all rights Nixon’s position is clear and that is that the test for Amchitka must continue for a story of not losing face.

..well maybe we

In a time when men ration their souls to the people it might be considered that national security and that the money involved would be of secondary importance. But this is clearly not the

Nixon will be fighting an election soon and a $160,000,000 elephant is not a valid election issue.

The pleas continue. The protest is still strong.

It’s not over yet.

What is PEP?

1, Should schools be used only two hundred days per year?,

2. Are we spending our educational dollars wisely?

8,-Are teachers to lax or fe

strict?

4. What happens ta

educational standards when instruction is individualized?

Are schools making: adequate provision for children,

with learning disabilities? ~*’‘ -These-are,x few of the many questions raised by people

A tribute to Pierre Laporte

OTTAWA: A special issue of 25 million commemorative stamps will be released by the Canada Post Office to honour Pierre Laporte, the former Quebec Labour Minister who was kidnapped and assassinated last October by members of the Front de Liberation de Quebec. The 7 cent issue, which will go on Sale October 20th, 1971, marks the 50th anniversary of the year in which Mr. Laporte was born. -

The design for the Laporte commemorative was created by George A, Gundersen of Ottawa from’ a photograph by Michel Giroux of Montreal, The

slamp measures 24 mm by.

40mm and is being printed by one colour steel engraving and one colour gravure at the British American Bank Note Company of Ottawa. Marginal inscriptions including the designer's name will appear on the four corners of each pane of 50 stamps available jrom the service.

Collectors may order their mint stamps at face value through -

Philatelic Service

Canada Post Office

OTTAWA,

The name of Piérre Laporte —

gained unexpected attention . around the world when in .the autumn of 1970, the Quebec

Labour Minister met a. tragic’.

and untimely death at the hands . of terrorist kidnappers. He was

abducted on October 10th by -

members of the Front de Liberation de .Quebec while playing ‘with his son and:‘a :

nephew-in front of his home in i.

St. Lambert; Montreal. Several days later his assassination was announced by :the F.L:@., bringing to an ugly climax the recent excalation of terrorist

actions -in Quebec . and the -

neighboring province of Ontario, 50°:

The son ofa physictan, Pierre .Lapore. was. ‘born on February - '.He- obtained, his _

27th, 1921.: Bachelor of Arts degree at the - College de L’Assamption and

went; an- to. ‘study Jaw’ at’ ‘tie _ ‘sity: of Montreal. - He

n the Villenetive trophy Mt

‘in inter-tilversi

‘Ontario

election: of 1986, Mr.’ Laporte was hamed © president of ‘his. party's, » parliamentary leadex Opposition. ‘The attainment ofa majority . provincial::election-,of 1970 coincided with his re-election in the County: of “Chambty.: ‘asstimhed a pron

Quebec in 1945 and that same year was married to Francoise Brouillet.

As a young man he served as

chairman of many Montreal Young Chamber of Commerce committee -

As a young man he served as

chairman of many Montreal Young Chamber of Commerce committees elected vice-president of the Montreal] daily newspaper, ‘Le Devoir” as a reporte

before ‘being

As a young mati he served as

chairman of many Montreal Young Chamber of Commerce

committees before being elected’ vice-president of the organization. In 1947, Mr.

Laporte joined the staff of the Montreal daily newspaper, ‘“Le Devoir” as a reporter. While’ serving .aS parliamentary reporter Legislative Assembly he earned the reputation of being a well- informed and objective writer. A natural , parliamentary affairs. was heightened as he reported _ debates of the Assembly, various - Legislative different . departments of the: S provincial. administration.

at the Quebec

interest in

‘-eoramittees,

Council - and

Eventually “Mr.

° On

man appointed te the office of ¢ Parliamentary ‘Leader ‘ofthe

Government. Three years later’ 7 ‘he was appointed . Minister of _

Cultural: Affaira. : Re-elected ‘in “ the general’

> CBUCUB .:

by --his -party :in. the

w. Cabl

e was:admitted:. ; tie: Provincs: 6 of Hn

the -

. Laporte - entered provincial politics himself when he gained a seat in a Quebec by-election : December: 14th, 1941.

; following year, having retained - his seat in the general election

_of November: ith, he: was. . appointed Minister of Municipal

; Affairs and became: the’ first |”

Federation;

In the ~:~

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He - conduct,

seriously - interested in education. Parents everywhere welcome the news that, . the Parent-Teacher Federation is offering, a:.study-discussion. program. designed to‘help them find out whatis happening i in the public schools in their district,

_ and why.

WHAT Is PEP?

The Parent Education Pr- eject, known as PEP, is based upon the organization of study- discussion groups under lay leadership; professional educators are invited in as needed to serve a resource people, For a three-dollar per person registration fee, the Parent-Teacher Federation provies a flexible study- discussion guides whih can be adapted to the interests of the individual group: a leadership seminars for chairmen and recorders: a leadership manual with suggestions for discussion and researeh: and audio-visual aids - either television, videotapes o films, Groups are expected to meet once a week for six weeks before Christmas and six weeks after Christmas.

Participation is not limited to~ .

‘PTA members, and most groups will probably meet in. private homes. WHAT RESULTS? We know that the program

works -because we tried it out — ‘Jast winter’ with four pilot

groups - one each in Vancouver, Burnaby, Duncan and Port Alberni, Participants reported that not only did they become better-informed about policies and. practices in their own

school district, but that both -

they and local educators gained a new respect for each other.

The time to plan to take part

in this exciting program is

. NOW! eel

* > For more information write :

’ or ‘phone the’ Parent-Jeacher.’

45 Kingsway, ~ Vancouver 10, Phone 674-0933,

" ‘TERRACE HERALD, TERRACE, B.C.

“Are ou ‘Dad gave at sou Da Gat and we'll pay up next week! anal

the office’; ‘We're not voting this time’;

rr

te convention. of the B.C,

an emergency resolution, at the

res OCTOBER 8, 1971

: “Proposals ioe é a national union | “ of provincial employees, with a ; -spotential :membership of [ : 100,000, will' be debated at the

Government Employees’ Union ter this month -

BCGEU: géneral' secretary’

John Fryer’ sdld: today the idea will:be discussed, probably: as

convention - in Victoria Oct. 44- 16

“He said: the formation of a. single. union for all provincial -employees | in Canada has been _ apptoved - in. principle ‘by the ‘BCGEU'’s.

" Executive, : a “We'll. be asking our convention ‘delegates for

’ authority to take the initiative in setting up. organization,” he said,

“If we get’ approval from convention, the BCGEU will

discuss the idea with officers of ,

other provincial employee associations in Ottawa Oct. 25,'” he said.

Representatives of most. provincial employee groups, including the BCGEU, are

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he

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Provincial . Ao

such an fm

be ,.

scheduled to meet in Oltawa

Oct. 25 with officers of the ’ Canadian Labor Congress to discuss affiliation ” of the ‘el.

Nocturnal driver caution

Pointing out that the nighttime traffic death rate is two and a half times that of the daytime rate, the Automobile Association is advising drivers how to play it safe after dark.

Make sure you can be seen, keep vehicle lights in top condition, see that your: vision remains normal and know where and when to look,

Reflective tape can increase visibility when’ applied to the ends of bumpers ard the rear

edge of doors. When stoppint for . emergencies, motorists should, ., Pull onto ‘the "ghouder as far as.

possible. Parking lights should

be switched on if the car is not equipped with a four-way flasher. Flashlight, flares or reflectors carried in the car will warn drivers should a breakdown occur,

B.C.

property aimed so that they can reveal objects at least 350 feet ahead. Lamp lenses should he cleaned regularly, and windows kept free of fog.

Driving with adequate vision, says BCAA, means making sure that eye glasses-if you wear them--are properly fitted.

Sunglasses should never be ~

worn at night. Factors that

‘impair vision include smoking,

To obtain maximum light, °

make sure the battery is fully charged and that headlights are

q

the use of alcohol, lights inside the car, and a lack of fresh air circulating in, the car. Also a driver who leaves a brightly-lit

building to enter. a.car should -.. give hig.eyes time to: ‘adjust.to, 7

dim ‘light.

Qn open ‘highways, drivers should look ahead as far as the headlights extend. When meeting cars, vision should be focused on the right edge of the lane as far ahead as possible, When a car approaches from

_therear a driver should not look directly at the rear view mirror

because he might be blinded by glare from the following vehicle's headlights,

BCAA also cites these special techniques for nightime driving.

+ Adjust speed so you ean stop easily in the | visible distance ahead.

+ Slow down gradually when stepping to allow other drivers more reaction time.

+ Increase following distance. ©

+ Flash headlights when overtaking.

+, Use-high beams. on rural

: roa ‘and freeways syhen here:

is no traffic nearby: .+ Use lower beams when within 500 fee of an oncoming car and 300 fee of the driver ahead.

+ Slow down after meeting bright lights to give eyes time to | adjust.

++ When driving on ‘hills and curves, slow down so you can

stop in the’ visible distance ahead should you encounter an unexpected obstacle.

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Arts meet

On Friday, 8th October, 1971, at 8:00 pm., there will be a meeting of all groups affiliated with the Terrace and District

ArtsCouncil, in the basement of the Terrace Centennial Library..

At this meeting there will be an Art and Sculpture Display and a ‘ Concert Presentation; ' also

- memberships. in” the > ei : groups‘will be availaple. .

Terrace Concert A sociation * Terrace Little Theatre" Terrace Art Association Terrace Community Choir Terrace-Light Opera Society - Terrace and District Arts .Council :

Refreshments will be provided. All interested persons please attend, ;

‘The BCGEU now is the only provincial employee group -

affiliated tc the congress.

The question of affiliation of - provincial groups to the CLC was a controversial issue at the annual: convention of- the Canadian. Union- of Public Employees in Edmonton last > month.-

CUPE, claiming jurisdiction

over provincial employees, —

accused the CLC of ‘attempts to bypass CUPE in their dealings with proviricial “-employees.”

CUPE insists that provincial -

employee organizations should —

‘cle only as part of CUPE not as independent affiliates.

’ Delegates to the CUPE convention unanimously | endorsed a resolution endorsing “any action to demonstrate the firmness of CUPE’s stand up to’ and‘ ineluding withholding per ei payments to the CLC",

vhietpal mulie pale e the biggest union‘in the CLC. Fryer said the main reason for. possible BCGEU attempts to set up a national provincial employee groups is that a

’ bigger, strongert union would

raise wages and

embers; mostly; 7 nployess,, ‘CUPE is’

improve -

working conditions for other : 3

provincial employees.

“This would put the BCGEU in a stronger: position In its dealings with the B.C. government because in many cases, wages for BCGEU ©

members are based upon 3m

comparisons made with rates in = §

other provinces,” he said.

“A. national. union of |, provincial employees would.

-also be’-a. first. step.-toward. ~

formation of a national unibn

for’ all public .employees -. ‘ municipal,

provincial and: federal,” he said.

- “Such a union could grow to - q , 500,000 members, making it the i

biggest union in Canada and giving public employees more. clout than they have. as -

independent . groups,” he said, '

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Paton Hae a Paes

Bursar

‘announced .

- Me. Robert D. Kean has been :, appointed. to the. position of -:

Bursar at the College of New a .

Caledonia: Mr. Kean, who will - take up his responsibilities | shortly, is presently employed - asan Administrative Officer in - the Diviston of Post-Secondary‘ Services; i. Department . of Education. cote

. with:

: Prior” to. aceapting: ‘the!’ ‘ : the:

a a part ofa-Service Program for blind ° ‘Canadians | and’ a: ‘of Blindness.

I: ‘Canadians, . offered: by -..the™ -Ganadian -

. National Institute for the Blind.

Local.:. - volunteers,

Here ‘is jour opportunity to be. ,

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f die ttle anclent fellow contemplates ra my Hiose duys that‘are night now, - Things: like ‘Arachttica that could

/biowun upa migratory habitat,’ Write President Axo ya -ouiy mipn. that: could: ont a ‘Taatter that ‘could. end'é a foe ‘of Shlage. ee,

rf ‘He. da the

: Kean was Secretary-Treasire

‘” Vanderhoof he was involved to considerable; extent,;in th : preliminary planning. for’ the : present: College: of | Caledonia” ‘Mr.“Kean- tsb married, with one’ son.

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