Pages § THE TRIBUNE, WILLIAMS LAKE, 5.6, Thursday, December 8, 1654, “a7: Es re eae Williams Lake Tribune Pstablisheg 1931 x Clive Stangoe, Editor Published every Thursday at Williams Lake, B.C. By The Tribune Publishing Co. Authorized as Second Class Mail by the Post Office Department, Ottawa Expansion Problems : News of the town’s sewer by-law presentation, added to the estimated expenditures that seem necessary in the educa- tional field, and the Plans for provision of a new hospital in ihe near future, might well make the property owners of Williams Lake boggle at the prospect of signing “land mort- gages” as property taxation was described at the recent school representation meeting. It could easily result in an adverse vote resulting from any of the single Proposals when they come up for decision, or even for all three. Looking on them as problems, not one of them could have been avoided, and all of them are being aggravated by some- there were a lot of empty.lots in the residential areas, and the heavy clay soil could still absorb a lot of the liquid effluent. Today aimost very lot is taken up, the soil is failing complete- ly as a medium to conduct water away from the town proper. The only answer, whether we like the thought of paying for it or not, is to provide artificial drainage means by installation The hospital accommodation problem was accentuated by the same growth of population, although this time to the vil- lage’s growth is added the equally astonishing population increase in the vast district the hospital serves. Ten years ago the hospital was adequate, as far as space accommodation was concerned, but today the building on the hill is trying to handle sick and injured People with the same facilities, which is patently ridiculous when it is considered that population figures for the area have practically trebled. , .The same pattern is repeated in education. People pour- ing into the coutry have taxed existing school accommodation to the limit, and in some cases beyond the limit. There has been a building program embarked on within the past ten years, but the fact that it was not enough to handle the needs of the area for today is not the fault of those men who planned the Program. Ten years ago we doubt if a single resident would have dreamed the extent of our progress in the intervening years. But looking at the taxation angle is tantamount to looking only on the dark side of the mirror. How have we fared other- Wise? An honest look at the situation will convince even the most hardened cynic that, while the rapid population growth has its attendant headaches, it has also brought an era of prosperity to the South Cariboo that has had no parallel in its history. This would appear then to be an obvious truth. If we are willing to share in the prosperity of this growth, we must be prepared to share in investing in the district’s future with both our energies and a proportionate part of income if this expansion is to be both balanced and permanent. Some Suggestions Word comes from Ottawa that government estimates for the fiscal year 1955-56 are to receive the most minute examin- ation and pared to the minium. It is reported that Finance Minister Harris is determine to slash controlable expenditures wherever possible. If Mr. Harris is sincere in this matter, and we have no reason to think otherwise, then we have some suggestions to offer for his consideration. First of all we would cut down on the large number of federal employees travelling all across the country on “joy rides.” One has only to travel on trains (and aircraft) to find out just how many there are travelling. And do not think for a moment they travel cheaply or deny themselves anything. The best is none too good. We are in the publishing business and are in a position to know what it costs to set up material and distribute it. Almost daily we receive “bunches” of government reports, pamphlets, ete., most of which we cannot find time to read, let alone publish or comment thereon. Most of it is consigned to the waste-paper basket in the same manner as received. We suggest that much of this be discontinued — it serves no purpose. . We suggest that no new positions be created in the civil service and then “built up” to justify their existence. We know the Civil Service Commission is supposed to look after such matters, but what direct’ control can they possibly have in government departments? A close check should be kept on government stationery, ete., There seems to be much waste, as anyone can see by visiting any government office. We further suggest that the powers. of the Civil Service’ Commission be curtailed and some of its work, as well as that of other government departments, placed where it belongs, that is with those officials “in the field.” The commission has grown into quite an octopus. And last, but not least, curtail the speeches of parliamen. tarians, debates and other such matters, so that parliament sits only for such time as is absolutely necessary to discharge its business. We suggest (not because it is British) that the rules as followed by Westminster be adopted at Ottawa. This would permit of a tremendous saving in time and expense without in the least impairing good government. We make these suggestions in all seriousness and without any ulterior motive. We trust Mr. Harris and his staff will carefully consider them in that light.—Creston Review. The Pacific Great Eastern Railway Co. Effective June 1st, 1954, Will Operate THROUGH-FAST PASSENGER & EXPRESS SERVICE between VANCOUVER, B.C. AND PRINCE GEOKGR, 8.C, Tacluding Sleeping & Dining Car Service Prince George - Squamish Dock Pacific Standard Time Ly-Vancouver (Union Pier) 0a.m.-Mon-Wed-Fria Ar-Wnhis, Lake 5 es-Thurs-Sat Ly-‘vms. Lake 5:50a.m.-Tues-Thurs-Sat Ar-Pr. George 1:30p.m.-Tues-Thurs-Sat Ly-Pr. George 3.40p.m.-Tues-Thurs-Sat Ar-Wims. Lake 11: 00p.m.-Tues-Thurs-Sat Ly-Wms. Lake 11 -Tnes-Thurs-Sat Ar-Vancouver (Union Pier) 6:30p.m.-Wed-Frid-Sun THROUGH FREIGHT SERVICE Ly - Vancouver-Mon-Wed-Frid Ar - Wins. Lake-Wed-Frid-Sun FREE PICKUP AND DELIVERY ON FREIGHT AND EXPRESS: at] ak 4 seal meta GRADUAL, PROCEEDING OR CHANGING BY STEPS on DEGREES. GRADUAL, FCCLA SERVICE Boon CONTAINING 2A PORTION oF THE MASS SUNG BY 4H corm. ot POPULATION ? am 2.3 BILLION. "Cae Rng Tae Som It. We i mer sum at this moment but a not too distant generation may consider the Social Credit narty sold our birtn- right for a mere bagatelle. Mr. Ben- nett would do well to view the “wwail- fing and teeth gnashing” of other political groups as an ihcentive to devote more time to reviewing the real issues. It may he good business to travel the path of progress with a firm grip on the brakes lest too great an accelleration causes complete loss of control of the motive power. There is real danger in trying to accomplish too much — too quickly. By R J. SCOTT Letter to the Editor Williams Lake, B.C., - December 1, 1954. Editor The Tribune, Williams Lake, B.C. Dear Mr. Bditor: The report of an inquest into the death’ of an Indian woman has re- cently come to my attention. An added rider to the verdict asks fl R KHOWN WINDOWS Were. FOUND In A VILLAGE 1K PERSIA. 6,000 YEARS OLD. The Cracker Barrel Forum By A. J. Drinkell .that those responsible for the ad- ministration of Indian Affairs do something to prevent thé excessive of Indians. It seems as though the political at- mosphere both in Victoria and Ot- tawa is becoming increasingly be- fogged over the Columbia River power transaction which the Provin- cial Government intends to enter into with the Kaiser Corporation. It will be a major catastrophe if further careful study of the vital issues in- volved is circumvented by being thrust aside while venting politicai animosities. We notice some supporters of the deal argue that the waters of our B.C. rivers have flowed for gen- erations unwanted therefore we should lose no time in accepting the offers of out- side interests to develop them. The point seems poorly taken. This is a young coontry and many of our resources are still hidden from hu- man ken. Others are now becoming attractive to investors. Many more will lie dormant pending a propi- tious moment for their use. The in- terest now being taken in this prov- ince by -industrialists everywhere augers well¥or the future ana tire is little doubt our latent/electi\ic: energy will ultimately be fully uti ed to operate industrial projects within our own borders, consequent- ly, we see no reason at this time to rush headlong into deals that will make the bulk of our power potential available to concerns operating in another country. 5 For tht same reason we see no force to the Ottawa argument that B.C. should get a greater share of the power generated by the proposed, | While we believe that this can dam at Arrow Lake. The ratio in| only be accomplished by those in the which the spoils are divided should | business of selling liquor to Indians, not be considered an important fae-| We would ilke to remind the latter INTERIOR WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS Williams Lake, B.C. that apart from any other conse- quences to which they are liable under the law, they are also liable oe «| for damages in connection with the | Sooner or later: it will be fully util-l'.mamilies’ Compensation Act’ and | ed in: building B:C. payrolls: while «as ine “Government Liquor Act, broeesting our:rew materials, 10918] Toa. caste Gita use is so Vital to the Kaiser Corpor- tion let them have it on-the same terms and conditions as attended the deal with the Aluminum Company of Canada at Kitimat. There is nothing fair about encouraging Canadian citizens to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in this province and then turning around and granting power to a foreign competitor, at cut-rate prices for use outside the province. tor if any proposition. TURN-ABOUT We have ali the power now and “Whenever any person has drunt liquor to excess, and while in a slate of intoxication from such drinking has come to his death by suicide or drowning, or perishing from cold or other accident caused by such in- toxication, the person or persons who furnished or gave the liquor to such person when in a state of intoxica- tion shall be liable to an action for a wrongful act and as a personal The Minister of Public Works, in wrong, and the amount which may 8 burst of optimism, proclaimed we’ he recovered as damages shall not should develop our power potential |'he less than one hundred dollars oF in advance of demand. We heartily | mopeMian Afisaa-hundrea dollars, endorse that sentiment but when he/~7‘he Provisions of section 4, 5, and ¢ Proceeds to say we cannot develor’it| of the ‘Families’ Compensation Act* ourselves so we must aliengt€ it shall apply to every action brought outsiders that strikes us a: nflic- | underthis section. RS.1948, ¢.192, e 5 22.7 are to develop it in advanceeuf the demand it should be with money bor- rowed for the\purpose by the Govern- Yours very truly, es Wm. Christie, Supt., Williajns Lake Indian Agency. find-we have a surplus for export let] Canada’s current transactions in || it be on terms favourable to our own| goods ard services with other coun- industries. tries resulted in a deficit of $467,- We realize the present government | 000,000 in 1953. This compares with is anxious to speed up industrial de-| a $157,000,000 surplus in 1952. 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Two mil- lions of dollars may seem like a huge From the Files of the Tribune ONE YEAR AGO December 3, 1953 Three men filed nominatjon papers for two vacancies on the village Tony Borkowski, and Herb Gardner — Post office and liquor store to.re- main open during noon hour— First “thank you” banquet tendered to Fire Brigade by Village Commission was a huge success— ‘Tony Woodland asks commisisoners to change name of “Railway Avenue” to “Mackenzie Avenue”— Provincial government hopes to have Cariboo Highway re- surfaced to Prince George within two years, according to Ralph Chetwynd — Jaycees to again sponsor steward- ship meeting for village election— FIVE YEARS AGO December 1, 1949 Once again a Cariboo Fair Associ- ation has been formed, and Dr. L! B. Avery who sparked the interest this summer in reforming the group was mamed president— Qariboo enjoys glorious weather, although the coast is suffering as all lines of communi- eation, C.N.R., C.P.R., canyon high- way and Hope-Princeton all blocked also P.G.E. washed out— Very difficult and dangerous task of rebuilding the fishways at well cotin River com- pleted by International Salmon Com- ars’ work— coyotes killed in this area to date by Marius Mortenson, predator huni- ums Lake Amateur Athletic Association disbanded, as it was feit it would he better for each organiz: tion to have management of own af- fai Town has grown to such an extent that it is ne ry to open an additional post office in Elks Hall for Xmas rush— Donald Bracewell 21, laid to rest— Famous old moun- tain house (198 Mile) has been sola commission. They were Mac Johnson, | again to make this the second change of ownership since 1897 when Louis J. Crosina took over the famous stop ping house, B. Peterson of Byrbank, Calif., has taken over from present owner, Sid Cameron— A community club is formed at Dog Creek — Old Wollowford Hall at Lone Butte de- stroyed by fire— Official opening of new school at Forest Grove— TWENTY YRARS AGO November 29, 1934 Sorrow at the death of John R. Williams, age 93, at Lillooet, pre- vailed throughout Horsefly. He was the oldest old-timer of this district, having mined here in the late sixties and seventies with the Harper bro- thers— Sterilizer installed in hos- pital by Board of Trustees is the first of its kind in Canada— Federal vot- ing list just completed by Joe Smith and contains 382 names. See your Standard particulars. BAN-ICE /cive me Chevron Ban-lce every time Even in the coldest -weather, gasoline and diesel fuel systems are kept free of ice with Chevron Ban-Ice. Simply add it to fuel tanks in the quantity shown by chart. of B.C. 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