p sete poem rere apc oo ” “Weare ready to confer with the’. 'o Qipasséngers and pedestrians in . PAGE Ad, THE HERALD, Wednesday, September 11, 1974 - ante. se April we had 45 per cent more accidents than we had in April 1973" Mr. Strachan noted. “We are killing and maiming ourselves at unprecedented rales and nothing we have done ta stem the flow of blood has worked go far, There has to be an answer, we must reverse this trend, Drivers of British Columbia today. were asked to apply brakes to an alarming increase in-motor vehicle accidents. Statistics released hy Transport and Communications Minister Robert Strachan show that iri the first slx months of this year there have been 34,831 accidents compared to net in the same six-month period just = whether the answer lies in three years ago. __.=-~stricler enforcement, tougher The three year comparison . laws against drinking drivers, showed that these accidents’ reduced speed limits, man- claimed 325 lives in the first six dalory'use of seat belts or-an months of this year where thtee ‘Increase ‘in Lhe minimum age years ago a death toll of 244 was * for young drivers, I don't know. registered iu the same period, But the time is ripe for more ; Inthe first six months of 1971 drastic rules according to these Araffie accidents accounted for lack. figures,’ the - Minister “injuries to 6,466, This year that . ‘added, - The Minster noted thal the number of déaths dropped by 5 per cent when June of 1974 was compared to June of 1973, but this is small comfort when over the last. three years the number. figure has mounted to 8,169 for the same six months, - . “In June we have 17 per cent more accidents than we had in ‘the previous June. In May we, - had 19 pet cent more accidents : than we had in .May 1973. fn of traffic tombstones jumped . ‘New Ways Needed to Stop Citing ‘the improved U.S. aceldent record during the gasoline shortage, Bradley said it had been proven thal a mandatory 55 m.p.h. saves lives and ‘he reiterated | the . Association's stand in favour of a realistic speed limit. _-He also called on the. government to pramote and undertake education . and rehabilitation programs to ‘New. approaches to accident “prevention and the use of a . variety - of. techniques. are needed if we are to control the growing carnage on our roads, -B.C. - Automobile © Association . President, Mr. George Bradley, said today. : i’He- was. commenting on “Transport Minister, Robert Strachan’s reported .alarm at ithe increasing rate of accidents Jin B.C.” ; “The Association welcomes -Mr, Strachan's serious at- “tention to the accident problem. “and looks. for its early con- “sideration by the government. driving while intoxicated of the seriousness of their actions. “The present punitive system does not work but a rehabilitation program called “Driving While Intoxicated” operating. in more than 280 _eommunitiés ‘in the.U.S.. and _ Alberta is eliminating the majority of repeat convictions, Some’ D.W.I.. courses are. “government and to _ provide urther specific proposals to cut “the road total.” i -Bradley said swift, decisive - “action was required to save the of -us would choose the former; particularly after reading the new Human Hights Cude. of Dritish Columbia, "Laying down the new law.in no uncertain fashion, a liberationist who signs: herself Ms, *- Hathleen Ruff; Direetor, Human Rights Act. : has created what might well prove to be . sereamingly funny situations when an employer. is trying to fill a job vacancy, -.. Says-Ms. Ruff, “Many job advertise: “ments in.the-past have blatantly discriminat- ed on the basis of sex by. specifying male or female, No such advertisements may now be published since they are clearly prohibited by ‘the new Human Rights:Code." . Henceforth, she-tells..us, an advertiser. “hay not uae the terms “waitress, draltsman, . Girl-Friday, salesman.” She recommends the « use. of, 4-peutral “title. -, ‘e.g.,.sales: clerk, ... drafts Tebnisoffice agslatant* ae “ca, Alternatively, we're told ta use a double title, “e.g. walter/waltresa: foreman/wom-: an; busboy/girl”,,. ° Das In describing detatls of a job, we must sometimes that such Come, respecting ‘speak of “his/her” duties, an more than a little ridiculous, ~~ . na Relating to age groups, it is forbidden to -— What cemes next? “Lady/Gentleman Scotland oles °". gay “young” or “age 25-35". But presumably, _ would lke to meet lady/gentleman of similar ~ Fid'a Note: Margaret Robertson, o ent oF“ C mannenshire,: Scotland, waa visiting Terraca when the North Route ‘Avalance disaster ‘occurred, : one can advertise for an elderly go-go dancet.. “of undetermined sex °° °° 8 a Six Month Highway Toll .. convince drivers convicted of © Operaling in B.C. others are - Under the dynamic ‘leader-” Legilature, affecting naturally - . Act. the actions of the N.D.P. ~ During the 1972 election cam-" paign we promised a New Deal for Farmers. During our first . two years as government of B.C, we have gone a long way toward fulfilling that promise. request of Dave Stupich, cur hard working Minister of Agriculture has allocated three times a5 much money. for. assistance to farmers and. _ Gan you stand a little more of Miz Ruif's thinking? Here goes: “Advertisements for employment in the’ restaurant industry have cook,’ ‘European waitor’. It is recommonded ‘French trained cook’, ‘European trained waiter/waitress’.". cook” has nothing ta do with his/her nationality, any more than “French service” means your waiter/waitress is a Parisian. The same applies to “European waiter", if. you'll pardon the expressiin.- a However, perhaps we'll iiave ta goalong : with Victoria's latest schoolboy/girl howler,. because the Act saya that any. he/her who is turned down by an employer can complain of discrimination to the Act's director without being “required by any court to give evidence We absolutely oppose discrimination on Lerms of race, religion and suggest that men would make good “ghambermaids and women are suited for _ digging ditches tends to make the new Act interests.. Object. matrimony?" -(Park WE Qualicum Beach: Progress)" Rae aville: _ increase is 25 per cent. Com- pare the first six months of (his year and the first six months of last year and the $7.6 million increase is a 29 per cent added burden for everyone’ who drives, Mr. Strachan said - the growing number of accidents and their-cost to society will be subject of a special report to the next Session of the Legislature. Meantime, he is inviting comment and ideas from all the people of the province, in- dividually or through organizations, No remedies can be effective without public acceptance and support, he fro $7 to 79 for he same month, and the six-month total jumped by almost 33 per cent, he said. And the number of injured jumped by 28 per cent. "Tf this gruesome casualty list . was due to disease or snake bite the people of British Columbia would go lo any lengths to erradicate it -- are we always going to accept slaughter on our roads and highways as an inevitable part of our lives?” ‘The Minister.drew attention also..te the vast increases in. . property damage due to automobile accidents. “Ad- mittedly," he said, “inflation’s effect on the cost’ of repairs plays a partin the figures when you compare the $10.8 million cost in- 1971. with the $34.2 million cost in'1974 as the two six-muniigs periods ‘are, examined", 9. | . “But can inflation bear all the blame when the jump is 72 per cent?) Compare June of this year to Juneof last year and the said. . “This is a major concern and merits full consideration of any and all ideas, 1 hope these grim slalistics will result ina major public input. I hope they will be ‘read and considered by every driver.’ When the chances of accident are so great, nabody is really safe.” . y ae Carnage. * yoad to ° by reducing the number of untoadworth hasis.”” : . Bradley also said the man- datory use of seat. belts, while vehicles operating in B.C. objected to by some, was_a, He also advocated a highway _proven lifesaver; — 1° improvement program to “Belted drivers protect not provide passing lanes in areas only-their lives, but the lives of - of poor vision, heavy traffic and others, and in collision’ high elevation. | situations minimize extent of . ~ He said the BCAA considered injuries.” . the paving of shoulders to a’4 foot minimum would aid road safely as it would permil sl ow moving traffic to pull over more easily, eliminating much driver frustration: : ‘ “Within six months of enacting mandatory seat belt requirements Australia ex- perienced 17.7 per cent fewer fatalities and 14.8. per cent fewerinjuriesthanforasimilar ~~ _ ; period during the previous year. “There is an overall need for Three other countries, grealer driver education and- Czechoslovakia, France and the’ co-ordination, on a govern: New Zealand, now have laws . ment level, of all driver and -which-require the use of seat — (raffic safety educalion so that belts, and ‘similar laws are uniform and effective staidards under active consideration .in of leaching can be attained. eleven other countries." . . — Bradley said the BCAA was Bradley said the extension of .. ready to.provide information the .. motor. .vehicle, testing’: and to assist the government in program’.tonall@paris ief :the.:-any project (o reduce accidents” | Hazelton — _-. Gymkhana - : panchers as was done by the old. Socred governments ==)... Dear Editor: : 1 would like to direct this - Jetlar to the many friends and patrons who sttended our gymkhana and race mect on August dist: The Fates oc- casionally conspire against us + inguch’a way thal even the best laid -plans- go. awry. T is: seemed to have been the case on this particular day. Since the Skeena: Saddle Club is now defunct, a handful of people" . have attempted to provide. the quality of. entertainment and -eompetition that drew so. many excellent performers and avid spectators in the past. The new ‘ system of auctioning horses These flve pieces of . adds much to such a show. We could not foresee that Legislation ane on dollars unavoidable circumstances for guaranteed loans. for far- would make it impossible for. mers. ara the operators of our timer. and : : ; 7 EA. system lo attend. Aflurry to ; a’ af Jas minute misadventures zune ND Patined’e new ~ and a’ini-up-in the line-up ‘of deal for Farmers. - officals added to the confusion. : . a I would like to take this op- Further information write to: -Portunlty to offer my sincere: the Honorable Dave Stupich,- Tedrets to all those who Ielt Parliament Bulldings Victoria, , . disappointed with our show. t This ig Hartley Dent, your ' huslen to add that every effort will be made by, myself, .my MLA for Skeena, "wife, and all those others who falthfully show up to help us, to provide you next year with the callbre’ of entertainment you “deserve, : Sincerely . - Allén Benson - Hazelton, B,C. ' . No Jess than twenty-one new Acls were passed by the B.C. _ Legislature during: these - past two years covering everything * - from: weed control to improved veterinarian services. . a Thera are five Acts which are * especially - important - in providing needed financial help’ to B.C, farmers. . The ” Agricultural Credit Act. Cattle Industry Develapment The Distress Area: Assistance Act.” The “Farm ‘Income’ Assurance Act, The” Farm Products Industry Im- — provement Act. Ruff specified, for example, ‘French advertisements be worded - _ A litde Cafe by the roadside come, Miz Ruff. the term “French such information," color, but, to If you ever ” Margaret Robertson. ‘such as, widows: Province would. aleo:-cuta the 4<,and. save lives ves tact ye _ ves beh ey 3 i” ; - fo - eae au " Those unable or unwilling Fo Me ue In the backgro! Welfare System Honourable Mare Lalonde Minister of Health and Welfare Dear Mr. Lalonde: Thank you fur your telex of August 27 in answer. to ours regarding the failure, of the present Welfare system. It is not only making it. difficult for industry to acquire workers to keep the economy moving but also it fails lo adequately assist those in need. +. “There is no arguement from us ‘that those unable to work ith fine children, ‘cripples, els specelye’ more” assistance “if? possible, and should be the only ones‘on the Welfare role, /...° find jobs should be separated should come. under a single Department which would in- clude Manpower and UDC.’ “They can then’be elther placed ‘in jobs, trained for other jobs or go-on work programs. - This would at ‘least keep them physically fit. As itis now those who stay on Welfare for some time gel in the habit of not only sleeping late in the morning but get na exercise to spek ofand in our. experience are physically _ untit to lake a job... They often stay one of Lwodays then quit as they find work too hard, which anyone does if they lie around a “week or 50, : . It they, had’ to perform some - work then al least. they would and keep in reasonable shape, © All of us could find programmes - which could be done andare not . being done to‘any extent. . They could ‘clear trails to remote areas for fire protection and recreation, tree thinning and - planting - by proper spacing and * removal of certain species, aur forest: yield could double -" reservoir clearing which is only in fit shape for-years, ..Th would” also perform. ‘a ‘useful © work in making Canada a better place: 0. I could go on and suggest many other programs, but the’ point ] want- to- make clear is . ‘the fact that present mathods sleave people in such poor- The Twenty: Eight Mile Disaster’ A penceful winler scene of snowy beauty _ Standing there alone for all ta see Where inside they were busy serving tea. _ Death was lurking outside in the shadows - His weapon was to be the lovely snow . A seathing mass came creeping down And buried all the: people down below.- : Very soon there were strangers at the cafe” Trying hard todlg the people from thesnow. But alas there was only ene survivor °°: All therest were lying dead beneath the snow. - Tha people lere will not forgel that morning Or thehorrorof the trapped onesinthesnow . “Anda tragedy like this can be a warning To all who under estimate the snow, ms We cannot let them go unremembered. .. - Or the family who lest them in the snow **) °°) . ance to pass the lonely ruin -. _ Saya prayer for the lost ones as you'go, ©. the mountain.“ - =". ta work when We see it people stay on or 80, physical shape they are unable und the Skeena River Bridge. Inthe foreground t high water levels in the Skeena. a job comes up. so often where thejobonly day IL ‘must also remembered that in areas such as this the employer, .in -ac- cordance - with LW.A. . ‘agreement, pays the air fare from Vancouver or other points to Terrace. This nol only adds lo the cost of production: but brings ‘In inefficiency with shortages in the work force, Ha Contractor is one tower. ‘operator short, the whole crew is out of' work. Our members have had as many as six lowers down at the same Ume during” the last year for this reason. Not only is there no im- provement in sight but it ge worse all the lime. j - You mention in your Telex }) - that: these areas’ are” under Fedéral-Provincial’ feviev. and should be tdceived by: 1975, but unfortunately it is little the public who are fed yp with the present easy going to handout policy. We do not wish acreport known b} to blame anyone - for. this _ fram those unable to wark and situation as all.of us are to blame in letting Canada develop — into a soft Society since World Warz --° We still believe a wide open, well publicized Royal. Com- mission which-gives people in - ail walks of life an opportunity to have their say, will satisfy the Canadian’. people. We believe all ‘Governments have listened: too -mucehto ' certain professional groups. which are good in’ their own™ field but develop tunnel vision and fail to general..: — ” We trust y see the overall effects on Society - and - au will give this the Economy in our consideration. . ‘Yours truly, Cyril M, Shelfor have to get up-in the morning Secretary: Manager. Deat Editor: Northwest Loggers Association ~~ Small Parade 1 was in Terrace last week end for t aber Day Parade siarting, could keep thousands and I think il was a shame that considering ey. the parade was sucha small one ‘the amount of businesses in Terrace. 1 lyed in .,” ‘Terrace many years before ‘our.’ move to Burns Lake the first part of the year.” And il seems that instead of the parade »"getting bigger and better each ordinte: making -it:into 4 “quite “B--.. fe Re TRE wo trees deposited on a rocky island ~ year as the town grows it seems to get smaller. The people that line the street (o see and enjoy ‘the parade are the people that hely the business in Terrace grow, And the business women and the'men: thought thrive in their business every year. It seems thal they just like to take and ‘give nething In return. Where are the service clubs and School bands. —- - . The service nlubs should be a service to the community. When they needhelp they turn to the people of Terrace and the School Bank needs help with raising funds to travel out. of town on different trips they lurn- -to the people for help. = - Where were these people on - Monday morning? Not ‘ail oa holiday. Still as. school’ went back in Tuesday. But I would - like to givea big pat on the back to those’ that did’ put' the effort ‘The Four-Way © , Test — Tipe “Of the things We-think, say oF do. Je [s'it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all.) concerned? pleasant parade, If it wasn't . for them, their would have been . 3. Jot of sight seers and NO: - -parade, 1f fell that these people will always be a great asset to “Will It bulld GOOD : WILL and: BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? the community, : a. Will it be: : t ee : sae BK! wire Branson BENEFICIAL Burns Lake | Z foalleoncerned?,.” ‘OBITUARY 7 On Jutv 3rd, Bab Angus; publisher and editor of Tho Fort Nelson News passed away, Bob was in his 53rd year end was born in Medi- cine Hal, Alberta. . “os ere Bob had.been in Fort Nelson for many years and published his papor in astyle reminiscent of life member Margaret “Ma” Murray and her Sridge River-Lillooet News: Ha also served as a director on the B.C.C.NLA. executive, Ute pe as .Besides his mother, Mrs. T. Angus in White Hock, Bob leaves one brother in Vancouver; a sister’ Norma. in Dartmouth, N.5.. and s sister Jean in Queen Charlotte:cily. EE sy oe . ae . Founder of the Langley Advance and an active printer and pub- lisher. for more than 50 years before he retired, Ernest J, Cox 20210 -" 56th Ave., Langley. B.C: died suddenty at his bane ‘on Mon day morning June 24 at the age of 64 se ’ Mr. Cox was born on May 2nd, are. Cpt 850, ‘in Chittlehampton, Daven, Englend and moved to Manitoba in 1911, He started as an apprentice in. the printing trade in Baissavain, Mon., oid later want to Este- ven, Sask, where he worked for. the News and branched into re- porting, being associated with Saskatchawan daily papers a9 well as the Estevan News. Mr. Cox then continued his printing trads in North Battleford, Sask., and in 1924 bought the Battleford Press in Battleford for his first ventura in publishing. Oe hege * Mr. Cox and family come to B.C. in aarly 1931 to publish the Abbotsford News in canjunction with the {ete Jerry Heller but within a few months accepted an invitation from the Langt Board at ‘Trade to start a newspoper in Langley Prairie with the first issue on July 24h, 1934: ~ see rs At the time of his retirement he was awarded the Golden Quilt Award by the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association for a “record of 50 years active newspapering. . director of B.C.W.N.A., and daughter Kay. (Mrs. C.G. Johnson) who with husband George ara principals in Tha Langley Advance. Also grandchildren andother relatives. en, 5 GO Ca — eu ~ the herald ‘A weekly published by Sterling Publications Ltd. ° * PUBLISHER RDON W. HAMILTON; 2 spony 2 “MARK HAMILTON. “oTHe Herald retains full, complete and sol copyright In any advartisement produced andor. : editorial or photographic cantent published In Ihe Herald. 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