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Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gamble, Cascumpec. shown here. cele- brated their 55th wedding an- niversary last Tuesday. Mr.
_ Gamble is a son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Silas Ga mble. Cascumpec. and Mrs. Gamble (Carletta Stetson). is a dau-
ghter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Getson. of Un- ionvale. They were married at the home of the bride's
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parents by Rev. EA. West- moreland on Nov. 27. 1907. All their life has been spent In Cascumpec where t are respected members 0 the community and active members 0 the n te Church. They have two sons. Gerald. O‘Leary, and Horace at home. There are four grandchildren, Lorraine and Mary. Cascumpec. and Rob-
Farm Board Chairman Retutes Liberal Criticism
There is absolutely no atten- tion paid to an applicant's poli- tical beliefs when he brings an application before the Farm Es- tablishment Board. Chairman R. A. Profitt. Freetown. said yes- terday as he replied to a recent criticism from former agricul- ture minister Eugene Cullen.
“When an applicant comes be- fore the board. we have no in- terest whatsoever in his political affiliation.
“I am sure that if Mr. Cullen
thad consulted the leader of his
party. or some of the elected re- presentatives of his party. who have been giving me in getting some loans approved, he would never have stooped so low or made such an unfound- ed attack on the Farm Estab- lishment Board." Mr. Profitt
said. The board has had to refuse
some loans; and in other cases, where it did approve, it has been found we have loans where our judgment and trust have been completely be- trayed, and where the applicant has proven quite unworthy 0 our consideration and the gov- ernment's help.” he added.
“It is possible that we shall always have these disappoint- ments in the operation of the Board. as I find it is quite im- possible to sit behind a desk and decide with any degree of certainty if a young man before me is of good character or has the knowledge and ability to run a farm successfully.
In the light of these facts, I feel sure that Mr. Cullen, in his own interests. will hasten to retract this unjust and mis- leading insinuation," Mr. Pro-
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Mining Co. Drops Rights To Property In Ungava
QUEBEC I(3P)~~Atlantic Ironlcompany would be required tol controlled bylbe in production
Ores Limited.
United States and German in-l has not taken out its‘government set the date at 1970. 'operating licence on animation The opposition wanted the date -
’terests.
The I.an was 'drafted by the
rights on l34 square miles ofset at 1966.
territory in L'ngava. it was
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This is the second time the company has failed to take out
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2 The Guardian. Charlottetown, Wed. Nov. 5, 1962.
‘which can have an impact on the course of economic prog- ressfl'
The minister added that the board must realize “that there is no substitute for initiative and subsequent action”
Mr. Flemming said many pol- icies, measures and projects al- ready have been suggested as deserving the board's urgent consideration.
SUGGESTS PROJECTS
He mentioned these, among others:
The Chignecto complex of canal. tidal-power and indus- trial development.
The causeway from New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island.
Development of Manganese deposits in Carleton county,
Development of an immense ore deposit containing a large percentage of in in Charlotte county. N B.
Further development of New Brunswick marble deposits.
Assistance in setting up cero tain "cornerstone" plants which, it is claimed. would be likely to generate other indus- tries.
Development of the existing steel industry in Cape Breton iand the problems of the coal in- .dustry.
l Connection of the Atlantic {provinces as one unit for power l.purposes.
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‘ Mr. Flemming said the board {has "tremendous possibilities" [which should increase income levels in the Atlantic area and "ultimately contribute greatly increased employment."
Reviewing te need for a board. the minister said there is grave disparity between liv-
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Average incomes In the At-
A bill cxtenriihg the time limitlan operating permit. Originally Ianflc provinces were lower by
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was the subject of months oft _ heated debate in the legislafifurther cxtensmn of the date ,
turc‘s last session.
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investment was only half that
O'LEARY — The Conserva- tive program for development of the resources of Prince ward Island has caught the at- tention of all the provmoes Canada. Premier Walter Show told large and enthusiastic audience in O'Leary Regional High School last night.
“We have twelve projects under ARDA, one of which is
amazement at opposition criti- cism of the program. A statement by a Liberal speaker that you have to be a Conservative to get a farm loan is definitely a falsehood Mr. Shaw said. Under the Conservative gov- ernment every person and dis- trict is treated alike. We have opened up the first. second and third districts with highways. parks, schools and industry and have plans for continued expan- sion in the years ahead the premier said, in a stirring and loudly applauded address.
Death Sunday Of J. Arsenault
ALBERTON —— The death of Joseph Arsenault of Alberton occurred Sunday night in th Western Hospital, following I lengthy illness.
A son of the late Mr. an d 5. James Arsenault, he was
Island Development Eyed By All Provinces
The Liberal's often- of a one dollar minimum price for a
. seventyJive pound bag of po-
tatoes could well become an bstaale to marketing. There is a shortage of potatoes and if the market is left alone there is every indication the price will go over the one dollar, the premier stat .
Potatoes are being loaded in Charlottetown now for New- foundland at over a dollar a bag. There is a danger that the minimum could turn out to be the ceiling price be con- 'nued.
creasing amount by the govern- ment of Canada, to enable its people just to p from starving. The region has cost Canada something between $130,000,000 ,000.000 year in aids and subsidies to enable its people to survive. All of every payment is gon the end of every year. Nothing is left. In the next year the aids are continued. and so on, ad infinitum." r. hompson commented:
“Unfortunately, this is all true of what has been the back- ground of events in the Atlantic area and it need not be 30-“ should not be so."
Later in his speech, he again quoted the same issue: MUST ATTRACK INDUSTRIES
“Industry can be attracted to the region if certain prerequis- ites are provided. The Chignecto Canal and the tidal power de- velopment of Chlgnecto Bay are two public works projects that
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In a brief reference to the New Annan processing plant he asked the people prasent if they really wanted a process- ing plant in O’Leary.
Others speakers were J. W. Don Campbell and Hubert Gaudet. candidates for re- Prince. Hon. L. G. Dew
and Robert Grindlay. second district representatives and Dr. Orville H. Phillips. MP for Prince County. Following the
meeting lunch was served.
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are essential prerequisites to industrial development. These projects could transform trons- portation through the develop- ment of coastal shipping and provide abundant electric power at a cost competitive with any now prevailing in any area of ada.
“These assets, together with our winter ports, would make the region an ideal production area for processing not only our own plentiful resources but im-
come to abhor the word “wel- fare” as it is applied to the four Atlantic provinces. Welfare payments to the area now totalled nearly $200,000,000 year.
a If this money was spent for five years on setting a climate for private industry in the area, “the Atlantic area wo nt need more welfare and wouldn’t need any more subsi- dizing." It is useless to carry on with a policy that encourages the continuation of something no- body wants, he said.
Mr. Thompson said that 2
with 00, .000 r five years the Chignecto. Canal could be built if it proves to be "scl- entifically and technically feasi- ble, as I believe it is."
In addition. a “Montreal turn- pike" could be built to improve communications w i t h Upper anada. Power could be devel- oped in the Fundy at the Upper Saint John River. Research could be carried out on use of resources and development of
At least now a cabinet minis- ter (Mr. Flemming) was admit- ting the area needed help.
He said that since confedera- tion, all tariff negotiations have been conducted with a view to elplng the country's main in-
would be expressed in terms like these: “That some parts of our great country may have natural advantages of geography, 0 natural resources leading to industrial development. of somewhat less severe climate which might contribute to ac- celeration of population beyond the average. NEED ATTENTION “But, that the central govern- ment. with these situations in mind, should properly devote some special attention to those areas which, for one reason or another, have lagged behind the rest of Canada. . “The Atlantic provinces are a region that comes under this general heading." Robichaud agreed with The Advocate’s statement about the weakest link. Mr. Thompson quoted exten- sively from The Advocate. He read this from the January is- e:
u "The Atlantic region has been a drag on the economy of Can- ada by being low in production and high in unemployment. twice as high as the rest of Canada in terms of unemploy- ment as a percentage of the labor force.
“The region has been aided
potted commodities also for re- export to world markets.
“The cost of the capital in- vestment in these public works projects bears no relation to
f any need for retrenchment re-
sulting from Canada's present foreign exchange difficulties. Investment in capital projects which will themselves be pro- ductive has no relation or like ness to spending for non- productlve purposes. It is not inflationary.
“Anyway, there is no inflation in the Maritimes: there is every evidence of deflation. What is required is a positive program of self-liquidating public works projects and a capital budget financed out of loans."
Mr. Thompson said these words are well taken and he agrees with them.
“Except for that last phrase. I could not have stated the needs of this area better If I had tried to do it myself. “Here again is evidence that there has been tremendous thought and research put into the very thing which it has been stated is the function of this
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h dustries, most in central Can- ada.
Future negotiations s h on I d consider the Atlantic provinces.
Should the company 599k a in other provinces. Lack of job . ‘opportunities was much greater. another bill would have to be iSince Confederation. more than
The bill provided that a no-Japproved by the legislature. the
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that it planned to take out theI
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An official of the natural re—i
Tuesday the notice has not beenjCOIanil. the proposed National could be absorbed in the
sources department. disclosed received. He said the department. be-'
lieved that world conditions in the iron are field had led the company. controlled by Cyrus Eaton of Cleveland and Alfried Krupp of West Germany. to de‘ cide against taking out the p81-
' mit. With iron ore deposits being
found in comparatively accessi- ble areas of Africa and other regions. the company probably decided against trying to ex- tract are from Ungava which is open to navigation only three months of the year. he said. SUBJECT OF DEBATE
The bill was the subject of a long debate between the Liberal government and Union Nation- ale oppositionnalthough it cen- tred principally on the date the
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tEconomic Development Board. and other government agencies.
An annual report by the board chairman would be submitted to parliament.
Establishment of the board recognized the fact that In Nova Scotia. New Brunswick. Prince Edward Island and Newfound- land there is “a special situa- tion, deserving special atten- ion. deserving special consid. action.” Mr. Flemming said.
He spoke on the government resolution which be cleared by the House before the bill itself—with its detail that was lacking in the minister's speech—can be introduced.
PASSAGE INDICATED
Speedy passage of the resolu— tion was indicated. The Liberals gave it immediate support. The
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Social Crediters and the New Democrats also hinted they will back the measure.
II. J. Robichaud tL—Glouces- ter) suggested the government may be using the board as “an- other scapegost" for delayed action on the Chignecto Canal. He also sought assurance that the Atlantic board will not con- flict with the proposed National Economic Development Board.
Credit Leader Robert
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Thompson wondered whether the two proposed boards and the existing Atlantic provinces eco- nomic council will overlap —— even as to purpose.
Malcolm Maclnnis -— Cape Breton South) sold h hoped the proposal will not re- suit in more procrastination and delay. “We require action," he
said.
Mr. Flemming, also forestry minister. said the board will in- quire into and report to the fed- govemment on projects, both by government and indus. ry. that promise to I e u the growth of the Atlantic ares economy.
Projects would be studied for both their direct and indirect economic impact. slid to part: "The board must 'odvise‘ only careful consideration of
conceived Ideal or prejudices. “It should nuist and encour- age new resource exploration and development: the location carnationan plantl: the devel- reos of secondary in- .‘znltrlolly or!
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i500.000 people had emigrated ,from the Maritimes. i “In the light of growing popu- Ilation and the tendency towards mechanization. it would be rash Eto assume that the labor sur- plus from the Atlantic region rest . of Canada in the years to come, Qeven if it were considered jus- itifiable as a national policy." lSAYS SITE A BOON i There was a need to create job opportunities in the area. to solve the transportation prob- lem and also pay "some special attention to the possibilities of cultivating markets where we may have natural advantages compared with other parts of anada by reasons of our loca- tion on the Atlantic seaboard." . ' said many
people believe that “public in- vestment to a more than aver- age degree" is necessary to im~ prove conditions in the area so it will be attractive to industry.
"I find myself in agreement with that concept." he said.
Mr. Flemming said the pro- posal to create the board is a chance for all MPs in the House to “step beyond the bounds nor- mally imposed on us by party affiliation." CONFIRMS STAND
Mr. Robichaud said the reso- lution confirms what the op sition has been fighting for during the last four or five
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‘We are not looking for hand- outs (in the Atlantic provinces). we are only fighting for our rights." He said Canada is one of the few countries in the free world in which depressed are" not receive special treat-
ment.
He asked Mr. Flemming to confirm. as indicated during I campaign speech by Prime Min- ister Diefenbaker. that at least 81.000.000.000 will be poured into the region in the next 10 yam. How would this be distributed?
Mr. Robichsud also sold it has been suggested “by sources .close to the prime minister." that the Chignecto Canal and
p ‘ Fundy Tidal
Power ment would be the first things tackled. Ho asked whether thtl would be done.
The Atlantic Dcvdopmut Board. be Illd. should be given the power to implement its no recommendations. A capitol u- ststanco fund should by II" He also asked why the m- iornment was insistent on get- !ting so many repo feasibility of the Canal. The government didn't hesitate to spend hundreds of
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If Nova Scotian railway cars and equipment could be marketed in the United States. we could have one of the largest indus- tries in the nation."
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RAISED QUESTION
Mr. Flemming in his speech noted that last April 18 Robert C. Coates (PC — Cumberland)
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r many years he was a val- QB
Fo ued employee at Gordon's Gar- age. first in Cascumpec s n d
hen in Alberton. His pleasing Moncton . . . . manner which won for him Halifax . . . . . . .. many friends. I Charlottetown . Last spring he began work on Sydney . . . . . . the CGS “Tupper " Y mouth . . . . . ..
Twenty- four years ago he was married to Jean Arselault who survives him. r chil- dren are William, who is a stu- dent at Prince of Wales College. Merrill and Cecil in Charlotte- town. Joyce and Carolyn in Summerside. Gail. Gary. Myles. Blair and Darlene at home.
Four sisters also survive, Miss Carrie Arsenault in New York. Mrs. William Doucette (Margaret) in Taunton, Mass" Mrs. Alexander (Millie) in New York, and Mrs. Alban Arsenault (Janettte) in Howlao.
fun will bevthls (Wod- nesday) morning from his late residence to St. ony's Church in Bloomfield for Re- quiem High Mass at 10:80. In- terment will be in the C h urch cemetery.
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St. John’s . . . . . .. HALIFAX (CP)—The Weather office says a disturbance II moving towards the region and should spread cloud into all areas today. Rain should also move Into southwestern Nova Scotla. Regional forecasts: Halifax and vicinity, Northern Nova Scotln. Eastern re. Clouding over during morning; (I; southeast winds 20. Low- high at Halifax 33 and 48. New Glasgow and Goshen 5 and 45. south re, Annapolis Val- ley: Cloudy with rain beginning in the evening; southeast winds
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over In late afternoon: mild- llght winds increasing in after: noon to southeast 15. Low-high at Sydney 28 and 44. Prince Edward Island. East. NB. Counties, Lower 5:, River Valley: Sunnny clouding over in early after: noon; very mild; southeast winds 15. Low-high Cha. Iottetown 26 and 44. Moncton 23 and 45, Fredericton 24 and 45 Saint John 26 and 45 '
Bay of Chaleur: Sunny, cloud. ing over in late afternoon; very mild; light winds increasing in afternoon to south 15. L0w~high at mundston25and 45, Campbellton 28 and 45.
Bay of Fundy: East winds 15 increasing by mid-morning to southeast 25: cloudy with rain beginning in the evening; tog patches; visibility 10 miles Iow- erlng in fog and rain to one~llalf mile; temperatures in the 405.
High tide today at Charlotte. town at 3:49 am. and 5:l6 pm. At Rustlco at 12:54 am. and 11:55 pm. Summerside tide eighteen minutes later than iCharlottetown. Sun rises today
at 7:06 and sets at 4:35.
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CHICOUTIMI. Que. (CP - The city council has demanded that CNR President Donald Gor- don resign. Council passed a resolution Monday night calling on Prime Minister Diefenbaker to ask Mr. Gordon to resign on grounds that he has permitted racial discrimination and has contributed to “digging a ditch” etween French- and English- speaking Canadians.
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A the time, Prime Minister Diefenbaker replied by saying the government was considering the Atlantic Development
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M. Flemming said Mr. SQUARES Coates' question was based on
the March. 1962, issue of the DOUGHNUTS
Atlantic Advocate which con- tained an article under the heading Plan of ctlon.
he magazine article first quoted scripture: "Unto every- one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance; but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he bath.”
The Advocate then asked:
“Does familiarity with it breed acceptance? Should the Marltimes be content with this philosophy?"
Mr. Flemming quote The Advoc
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