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new“, u...” _ Now on the strength of a resolu- tion moved by Reeve James Haggart and seconded by Councillor Lois Han- cey and carried unanimously by coun- cil the voters are again going to have to render a verdict on this important public question. This clamour by our municipal politicians for a longer term of office free from the rigors of elections knows no limits. Today they are advocating a two year term, but this may be just the beginning. Some hint of their future demands was given by Metro Chairman Wil- liam Allen when he appeared before the Goldenberg Royal Commission November 28 marks the first an- niversary of the official opening of York Central Hospital and we are sure all citizens of the district join with us in paying tribute to an in- stitution which is making a very necessary and very valuable contri- bution to our community. When a person is illâ€"and every- one is sick some timeâ€"there is noth- ing in the world more welcome than the tender care of a devoted nurse and the skillful hand of a dedicated physician. 'Your hospital aims to provide nurses and doctors with the equipment and facilities to make pos- sible their welcome mission of mercy and healing, Since our home hospital was offic- ially opened a year ago nearly five thousand patients have been admitted for treatment. More than thirty five hundred emergency visits have been Mr. Cumming was speaking at the fifth annual convention of the Assoc- iation of Ontario Counties. held at Owen Sound. News reports indicate that he did not use his time there to give the usual meaningless pat on the back. and tell the assembled coun- ty councillors what a wonderful group they were, and what a wonderful job they were doing. Instead. he told them rather plainly that county coun- cils generally are sleeping on the job, and not showing enough energy or initiative. (Guest Editorial -â€" Stratford Beacon Herald) The county system of municipal government in Ontario, which usually lies back in the shadows, was pulled into the spotlight this week by Mr. Lorne. Cumming, deputy minister, in the Department of Municipal Affairs. County councils in Ontario, he said, should be showing more initiative, and exerting more leadership, than they are doing. Mr. Cumming was speaking at the fifth annual convention of the Assoc- iation of Ontario Counties. held at Owen Sound. News reports indicate that he did not use his time there to give the usual meaningless pat on the back, and tell the assembled coun- have organizations which can look after regional affairs. A typical Southern Ontario county makes a reâ€" gion of convenient size, with estab~ lished boundaries, and it makes little sense to add to the superstructure of government, when we already have more than enough structure. The catch is that county councils are not carrying much of the weight of prob- lems which should be met on a reg- ional basis. It is impossible to es- cape the impression that in most parts of Ontario, county councils do not try to enlarge their work, and in fact do not do anything new, unless they are prodded and pushed. There is plenty of legislation on the provincial statute books which gives room for county councils to ex- pand their activities, and do more. Mr. Cumming pointed out. He added, tactfully, the suggestion that there is not much point in county councils asking for extra powers. when they fall short of using the powers they already have. Mr. Cumming’s opinion that county councils in Ontario are failing to take the lead in regional government was supported, apparently, by Association President Howard Ziegler of Water- loo County, who warned that if coun- ties do not strengthen their role, somebody else will. Mr. Ziegler as- serted the opinion that many of the problems facing counties today could be solved if the counties would assert themselves, and take on the jobs they have the power to do. He added that as long as members go to county council sessions thinking only of their own municipalities, nothing will benaccomplished. We certainly agree with Mr. Cum- ming and with Mr. Ziegler in the view that it makes no sense to talk of new organizations for regional gov- ernment in Ontario when we already Hospital's First Anniversary Subscription Rate_ §4.§0 per Putting Spur 'l'o Counties “Authorized THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday. Nov. 26, 1964 m Rate $4.50 per year; to United States $5.50; 10c single copy Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association J. E. SMITH, Publisher W. S. COOK, Managing Editor ized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa” An Independent Weekly: Established 1878 Tithe liberal Two Year 'I'erm Democratic government works best when it is close to the people. The only really effective means of control the people have over their govern- ment is through the ballot box and elections. Any attempt to reduce the number of free elections should be viewed: with alarm by every public spirited citizen. studying Metro’s future form of gov- ernment. Mr. Allen called the two year term “unrealistic” and sug- gested municipal councils should be elected to four year terms of office. Local government in Richmond Hill has become big business. Our budget for the current year amounts to $2,867,015. We should think twice before we give up our right to rule each and every year on how council has spent our tax money during the past twelve months. Under the pres- ent system council must account for its stewardship once every year. If the people are satisfied with the ad- ministration then they can accord it an acclamation. But at least once a year the electors have the right to render whatever decision they see fit. “The Liberal” recommends we con- tinue the present one year term for council. The system has worked well in the past and there is no valid reason to make any change in it at this time. So on December 5 “VOTE NO” to the two year term. recorded. These figures are convinc- ing proof that our hospital fills a longâ€"felt need and is rendering ex- tensive service. It is gratifying that so many who have been patients have taken the trouble to express their appreciation not only for the fine facilities pro- vided by the hospital, but also for the considerate care and attention they received from all members of the hospital staff. Thanks to the dedi- cated efforts of a fine staff York Central already has earned a high reputation for efficient care and con- siderate and Understanding treat- ment. Congratulations to York Central Hospital on its first birthday anni- versary. May it continue through the years the fine reputation it has so firmly established in its first year of operation. It is hard to see any good excuses, for example for organizing “region- al” planning boards, as an extra com- plication of local government, when we already have county councils, and a county makes a region of conven- ient size for the planning of munic- ipal development. There is nothing to stop any county council taking charge of the co-ordination of local planning boards in the county, but they just don’t do it. There is ex- plicit statutory power for county councils to take charge of health ser- vices. Some have. some have not. Cgfifity Ebfificils could assert them- selves in co-ordinating rural fire pro- tection. Few have done so. Ontario’s system of county gov- ernment provided useful machinery in an early stage of Ontario’s devel- opment, for the organization of road systems and school systems. In the course of 113 years which have gone by since county government was set- tled in its present form, by the Mun- icipal Act of 1851, the problems have changed. The province has taken over most of the responsibility for highways and education. With changing times, there are new prob lems, suitable for the exercise of power by groups of townships, vil- lages and towns. It would certainly be better to see county councils ar- ousing themselves to do more, than to see yet another layer of “regional" government being invented to further complicate our public affairs. in varied circumstances. The social insurance that is thus provided to Canadians can *best be summarized by supposing that you are a man who is not more than 54 years old when the plan starts and who works regularly at an income of $300 a month, which Is about the present average level of earn- ings. In most cases, of course, such earnings can be expected to increase over the years. But in the following figures, no ac- count is taken of such adjust- ments or of increases in the cost of living. They therefore und- er-state the' actual benefits likely to be paid. (1) If you work to age 70. you will then get a contribut- ory pension of $75 a month in addition to old-age security. Thus your total pension will be $150 at present prices, and more if the cost of living has risen. (3) From 1970, you will know that if you Were to become dis- abled you would have an income of $81 a month. CANADA PENSION PLAN On November 17, the House of Commons passed unanimous- ly in principal second reading of the Canada Pension Plan. This essential legislation, Bill C-136, will now go before a joint committee of the Senate and the House of Commons to examine in detail every aspect of the 125 separate sections. The provisions are necessar- ily complex, because they have to be devised to operate fairly, and without abuse, for people (4) From 1968, you will know that if you die there will be provision for your widow and children. If your wife is 65 or more when she is widowed, and even if she has earned no retirement pension at all of her own, she will have at least $96 monthly (more, if she starts drawing old-age security later than age 65). 1. Reduction in tooth decay as much as 60% in children up to 12 years. This is not tem- porary reduction but continues throughout life. by JOHN ADDISON M.P. ((6) If you also leave depend- ent children. your widow will get this assistance whatever her age. and in addition there will be $25 per month for each child. up to a total income for the family of $157 monthly. The facts presented for flu- oridation are: 2. It is economical. We are informed that for Richmond Hill the cost per person is 25 cents in the first year and is halved in subsequent years. (2) If you retire at age 65, you will get the same $75 pen- sion and will be entitled to old- age security of \$51, making a total of $126. ', (5) If you die when your wife is under 65 but over 45, she will for the intervening years. until she is 65, have $53 monthly. FAVORS FLUORIDATION Dear Mr. Editor: I have attended meetings which favored fluoridation and those which opposed it. As a layman I would like to pass on my thoughts and conclusions for those who haven’t been able to hear both viewpoints. . (1) $104, making $179 total â€" (2) $104, making $155 totalâ€"i! (7) There will also be, when you die, a lump-sum payment of $450. For a man with a higher in- come â€" $5,000 a year or more â€"the parallel figures to those given above would be: Make Christmas Happy For A Mental Patient For several years now the kind people of York County have been providing Christmas gifts for the mental patients of York County’s approved homes and the Ontario Hospital at Aurora. You cannot imagine the extent of the joy that these gifts pro- vide for them. So when yousee the receptacles in the various stores in the county which are placed there by our York County Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association, remember that each of these troubled people need the tangible assurance of a gift . . . something they can hold in their hand and enjoy. The gift is not to exceed $2. Convenor Faye O’Callaghan and her fifteen chairmen are up to their ears conducting this very worthwhile cam- paign for Christmas gifts, so that once again. there will be joy and happiness in the Ontario Hospital at Aurora and the approved homes of the county. and if there is an excess. you can be sure they will be sent to where they are needed the most. (Continued on Page 16) Rambling Around @TMWA REPEJJIRT Fluoride In Water Still Topic 0f Keen Debate By Readers On earnings of $200 a month,‘ the contribfltion will be $2.70‘ (1.35 per cent of earnings). On $300 a month it will be $4.50 (1.5 per cent). On $400 a month, $6.30 (1.57 per cent). The em- ployer will be required to make a matching contribution of ex- actly the same amount. That is, it will be 90 cents on earnings of $100 a month ($50 above the exemption level). This is 0.9 per cent of total earnings. On self-employed earnings, the contribution will be at the combined rate of 3.6 per cent, with a minimum of $7.20 a year on earnings of $800 a year. MOOD OF THE HOUSE The mood of the House has changed completely in the last two weeks. The Canada Labor Code has been introduced and the Redistribution Bill passed.‘ This argues well for the future and with agreement by all par- ties of the House that the main and supplementary estimates will be completed by November 27. Only two important bills re- main omplete' before ChristEms; et1} Canaa Labor Code nd a stinctivea Canad- ian flag as recommended by the majority vote of the flag com- mittee. The bill provides for pensions based on all of a person’s earn- ings up to $5,000 a year. Con- tributions, however, will be col- lected not on all earnings but on the portion over $50 a month or $600 a year. The rate of contribution for the employee will be 1.8 per cent. 3. It is safe. Research has been going on over 30 years. In 1945 after 15 years of re- search, an experiment in Brant- ford was started. Fluorine is in natural supply in the drinking water in recommended dosage in Stratford and has been for years. In both these cities the results have been identically beneficial. (3) $103 â€" (4) $113 â€" (5) $64 â€"(6) $168 â€" (7) $500. WHAT THE PLAN COSTS There are no better alterna- tives for supplementary fluor- ine nutrition than water fluori- dation. This is because‘of the difficulties in uniform intake of other foods. and human habit in not remembering to put it in the food. Water fluoridation is the safest way. A strong‘representation has been made- to the government by the trucking industry relat- ing to the federal and provin- cial aspects of transportation. An amendment perhaps, will have to be put forward in ord- er to bridge the provincial work laws as compared to the new proposed 40 hour week of the federal labor code. There should be no difficulty in concluding the flag debate since to my way of thinking. it is incomprehensible that any-‘ one has anything else to say in the House on a distinctive Ca- nadian flag. The second session of the 26th Parliament will have accomplished much by the time we recess for Christ- mas. I think it is well to re- member that politics is the art of the possible and the govern- ment’s course while sometimes running into rough weather, is nevertheless accomplishing the programme it set before the people. The more I listen to the op- by Elizabeth Kelson Sincerely Book reviews from the Richmond Hill Public Library UNDINE By Phyllis Brett Young This is Phyllis Brett Young, the Canadian novelist at her best. The time is the present. the scene is a beautiful old country house in the vicinity of New York. It is here that the second Mrs. Cavell learns to know her rival in a haunting that is to drive her to the ulâ€" timate in terror. Undine was the first Mrs. Cavell, beautiful and strange, with a secret so well guarded that only her husband and soft spoken monstrous brother knew it: Undine is determined to live again in the body of the woman who has taken her place as mistress of her home, and who closely resembles her in looks. is. He ends his story with a description of his residence in Switzerland, his beautiful wife Oona and their eight children. A CARIBBEAN MYSTERY By Agatha Christie In this full length novel the clues and keys to the murder- er’s identity are paraded in front of the reader. Yet we beâ€" lieve it will be a very percep- tive reader who observes and interprets them correctly. Most of the readers of “A Caribbean Mystery" will in the end ask themselves how they could have been so stupidâ€"or how Mrs. Christie could have fooled them once again. Miss Marple listens politely to Major Palgrave's boring stories of his early life in Ken- yaâ€"â€"or at any rate pretends to These organizations are: Ca- nadian Dental Association Ca- nadian Medical Association Ca- nadian Public Health Associa- tion, World Health Organization. Health League of Canada and American Cancer Society. Have You Read Mesa? Rarely in modern fiction has so sinister an atmosphere been created with such a compelling effect. Although the opposition has disturbed me and made me think, I do have faith that the majority of dentists and doct- ors are reliable, having advice of experts in the field. MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY By Charles Chaplln Truly the story of a long era in which the little man with the baggy pants and the black moustache reigned supreme. Charlie Chaplin writes of the theatre and movies, and tells his life story with great éclat. In it his loves and pol- itical trial are discussed quite openly. His association with famous personages of both mov- ie fame and public acclaim are told with great abandon, and there are many illustrations to bear this out. position the more they appear Of particular interest to to belittle the above advantag- Richmond Hill is the fact that es in attempting to find suit- the fluoride level is neither able arguments against, what raised nor lowered by water seems to them to be a sinister softening but remains constant. communal poisoning. Many had (MRS. A. F.) ANN similar objection to chlorina- BECKWITH tion some years ago. 7 Markham Road Au Abyl’ u: Their opinion of the scienti- “The Liberal fic research for the advantages Mr. Dance sa; stated above is that it has just the southwest been observation of statisticslsponsible for already available. If they are cidents in the right we can have no confld- to blind inte ence in those who have endors- roads etc." ed fluoridation. Who I “I: The opposition stands for no fluoridation whatsoever though they will suggest alternatives to dissuade you from fluorida- tion of the water system. His book opens with his hum-l ble beginnings in one of the} poorer sections of London, and how he began his career through the efforts of his brother Syd- ney. He speaks of his brother and his mother with great sincerity. He leaves England and goes to the United States where he began ma’king Mack Sennett comedies and then on to his own productions where he becomes truly the genius he Scotch Pinesâ€" Christmas tree dealers expect that Christmas trees will cost around $5 this year. So maybe you should get a small tree this Christmasâ€"one that will fit in the freezer for next. And Metro also proposes, next year, to bar dogs from swimming in areas controlled by the Metro Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. If they’re figuring on using their helicopter here too, we have a slogan all ready for their next step: The whirlybird gets the worm. This is the time of year when you feel sorry for all those municipalities who allow their officers to be elected by acclamation. Their winters must seem so long without campaign promises to dream about. Football’s Bad Boy, Cookie Gilchrist, was on the Buffalo Bills’ waiver list for a while last week and there was a rumour around Toronto that he might be named coach of the Argos. The sports writers scoffed at the idea but we’d say Cookie is just the man for the job. He has the main requisiteâ€"- plenty of experience in being released. The big problem in Metro’s proposed helicopter patrol of backyard fires will be in deciding whether the offending smoke is from leaf or beef. The heading on a report from the Niagara Falls meeting of the Canadian Council of Churches says: Church Group Will Study Sex In 20th Century . . . Hasn’t something like that already been tried in Chatham? The Voice Of Women is again engaged in what promises to be their annual war with the toymakers over war-like toys for boys. If their line of logic was applied to dolls making girls want babies, a ban on dolls would solve our population explosion. Question Of The Weekâ€" Does the money being raised bv those Chatham businessmen for Mister R. D. Horsburgh’s appeal against his conviction come under the heading of contributing to juvenile delinquency? The Toronto Danforth Businessmen’s Associa- tion says a section of their street from Broadview to Greenwood has “only one parking lot, and that is a crime”. . . . Downtown prices, eh? second ”mug/Its . Yesterday’s news is not necessarily dead Who, I ask, would have been 71 Trench Street. responsible for accidents which " * " "‘ would eventually have occurred REMEMBRANCE DAY if the original plan had gone SERVICE through with its wide streets, Dear Mr. Editor: open corners and resulting high Branch 375. Royal Cana speeds. Legion has received n Wider streets would mean shorter driveways resulting in more parking on the streets. Insurance statistics prove that most accidents involving chil- dren are caused by them run- ning onto the street from be- Miss Marple listens politely to Major Palgrave’s boring‘ stories of his early life in Ken- yaâ€"or at any rate pretends to listen. She is not paying all‘ that much‘ attention when he starts telling her about a mur- derer he has known; and when he reaches in his wallet to show Miss Marple a snapshot of that murderer, he is sud- denly interrupted. Murder fol- lows. Dear Mr. Editor: - In reply to Mr. B. W, Dance, “The Liberal" November 19. Mr. Dance says “Opponents of the southwest plan will be re- sponsible for all future ac- cidents in the area attributable to blind intersections, narrow roads etc." GIVE MY HEART The Dr. Marion Hilliard Story By Marion 0. Robinson The warm personal biography of Marion Hilliard, the woman doctor who was loved and ad- mired by her colleagues and patientsâ€"and by the hundreds of thousands of peopleAwho read her articles and books. In these pages one of Dr. Hilliard‘s oldest friends and celebrators tells the story of; the cheerful, wise, great heart: ed woman whose wisdom and consideration converted many‘ qt her patients into lifelong friends. 1 Always dedicated to'her pro. fession, Dr. Hilliard had re- tired from active practice and was making extensive plans to go to India to further the cause of pioneering 'women doctors there. when she died of cancer in 1958 BY GEORGE MAYES | For a small sum white lines could be painted down the mid- dle of our streets at intersec- tions. With cars on the right side of the street how can we have accidents? I might also ask Mr. Dance if we should fill in our mill pond and run our creeks through culverts, just as precautions. creeks through culverts, Just as precautions. N. L. BROWN, 71 Trench Street. it!!! REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE Dear Mr. Editor: Branch 375, Royal Canadian Legion has received many compliments on the quality of the recent Remembrance service and parade. Our poppy cam- paign this year was also very successful. My vote against fluoride be- ing added to the town Water does not curb your freedom.I leave you with an alternative. because you can obtain this treatment from your local drug- gists at a nominal cost. Do you leave me an alternative? No. In- cidentally. only about 2% of the total water is taken internally whereas 98% goes down the drain after washing cars, cloth- es. dishes. flushing toilets, wa- tering gardens and lawns. fill- ino cmimmina nnnle and mnl-t These few words are there- fore extended as a compliment from a segment of the commun- ity who share the object of your newspaper “In Essent- ials Unity; In Non Essentials Liberty; In all things Charity." Sincerely, ERIC CHAPMAN. Public Relations Officer, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 375. On behalf of our Legion branch I would like to express thanks to “The Liberal" for the assistance you gave in further- ing the interests that are shar- ed by many in Richmond Hill and surrounding areas. In response to the article on the front page of “The Liberal" of November 12, under the cap- tion “N. Roy Clifton Leads Flu- oridation Campaign" I wish to submit the following: Various people, both members and non-members of the Leg- ion have expressed satisfaction concerning the content of your weekly publication. WILL VOTE AGAINST FLUORIDATION Dear Mr. Editor: h; Richmond Many people in our town are doubtful about how they should vote on the plebiscite at this year's elections, which asks them to decide whether they want sodium fluoride added to Richmond Hill’s water supply or not. Sodium fluoride is recognized by. authority as a poison. Dr. Frederick R. Kelman of the Canadian Institute of Food Te- chnology has stated, regarding RICHMOND HILL, ONT. Phone TU. 4-1212 "HOW THE WEST WAS WON" ' Thurs., Fri., Mon“ Tues., Wed.. Show Starts at. 7 pm. “How The West Was Won” at 8.30 pm. Saturday at 6 and 9 pm. Sunday at 5 and 8 pm. MATINEE EVERY SATURDAY AND HOLIDAYS AT 2 RM. FOR ONE WEEK STARTING THURSDAY, NOV. 23 ENJOY SUNDAY MOVIES THIS SUNDAY AND EVERY SUNDAY “ CONTINUOUS FROM 5 P.M. J SATURDAY MATINEE NOV. 28 2 RM. PLEASE NOTE (3) No medical or professional institute of any worthwhile re- pute is unified in its opinion of the value of fluoride or its side effects. _ (4) We must not become ac- customed to having additives dumped into our water supply without universal agreement. Since fluoride is a drug of little value to us and with such div- ersified opinions on its merit surely we cannot permit our civil liberties to be enroached upon by having it introduced into our municipal water. total water is taken internally whereas 98% goes down the drain after washing cars, cloth- es. dishes, flushing toilets, wa- tering gardens and lawns. fill- ing swimming pools, and most extensively in our several green- houses where thousands of gal- lons are used every day. An ex- pensive set-up isn't it? LISTS IMPORTANT FACTS Dear Mr. Editor: I feel that before the smoke of many heated arguments clouds the real issue at hand I would like to list what I con- sider some important facts on fluoride and flouridation. (1) It is expensive. . (2) Fluoride is a poison and as such is not permitted in any food in any given quantity by the Canada Food and Drug Act. Must we then drink it? poisons. “There is virtually no toxicology on any of them, cer- tainly on less than one per cent." Toxicology is the science of poisons. Mother nature has provided in Richmond Hill do not wish it Why should their wishes be ignored in a democratic society. when it would mean infringe- ment on their rights? Let us be reasonable. We are living in a democratic country and we must be constantly al- ert to keep our ideals and me- thods free from all forms of dictatorship. Let us remember thalidomide and forget fluoride W. MICHAEL BURNIE 34B Yonge St S. MRS. M. STEPHENSON, 49 Hunt Avenue.