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June 30, 1966 THIS WEEK THE NEWS AND NEXT The unwillingness of Canadi- an voters to render a solid ver- dict in recent elections was test- ed in Manitoba this week where a provincial election is being held Thursday. The pundits do not look for a repeat of the Prince Edward Is- land and Quebec upsets, but they're being cautious after the stalemate in the island's voting and the defeat of the Liberals in Quebec. A victory Thursday for Mani- toba premier Duff Roblin will enhance his claim on the federal Conservative leadership. John Diefenbaker is believed to have long regarded the bilingual Rob- lin as his favored candidate to succeed himself when, as Mr. Diefenbaker ultimately must, give up the PC leadership. In Quebec, Premier-elect Dan- iel Johnson has put together his cabinet of Union Nationale min- isters and to do so he had to draw heavily on inexperienced members. Only 10 of the party's 55 candidates have previously sat in the 108-seat Quebec leyis- lature. The presence of 51 Li- berals and two independents will hardly permit Mr. Johnson to carry out any radical policies. The inconclusive Prince Ed- ward Island voting will not be settled until July 11 when two members will be chosen for the Kings riding, where the death of one of the Liberal candidates delayed balloting. The Conserv- atives and Liberals are tied at 15 seats each in the 32-seat House. PEI's 78-year-old Premier Walter Shaw -- Canada's oldest provincial leader -- is banking on picking up these seats de- spite the fact they went Liberal four years ago. He has made one of his candidates a cabinet min- ister and turned loose a big road-building program to try to win these seats. But it's my bet that the Liberals will win out here. By far the most significant of the recent provincial elections has been the one in Quebec. To most Canadians outside the province, Premier Jean Les- age WAS Quebec. The Union Nationale seemed to have been so thoroughly discredited, and Lesage seemed to have such a firm hand on the "quiet revolu- such a success. by Ray Argyle Voters Hedge On Verdict PLAY DAY (Continued from page 7) Enthusiastic cheers were given to the members of the staff who worked so hard to make the afternoon tion," that defeat of the Liber- als seemed unthinkable. The return of the Union Na- tionale was met at first by gloomy predictions that the split between Quebec and English Canada would be hastened. Sev- eral of the UN candidates were admitted Separatists. Because of the fact that many of Quebec's problems were of its own mak- ing due to its archaic education- al system and long record of corrupt government, there was immediate fear that a UN gov- ernment would permit the prov- ince to slip back into its old iso- lation. These initial fears have béen somewhat put to rest by the realization that the forces un- leashed in Quebec in the past six years have become so power- ful that no party dare actively oppose them. The honest and efficient pro- vincial administration built by Jean Lesage will look all the better if the UN begins to tam- per with key policies and per- sonnel. The Liberal defeat has been assessed as a result of over- con- fidence by the Liberals and fa1i- ure by Mr. Lesage to adequately explain to his people why taxes had risen so dramatically. The need to catch up in so many fields, ranging from education to roads, required massive new taxation. Premier Johnson has already indicated that he will do no more than pay lip service to UN campaign promises which would have split Quebec further from Confederation. The key plank in this field was the UN demand for 100 per cent. of all tax revenue raised in Quebec, while at the same time demanding additional federal funds. This impossible demand would, if actually insisted on by Premier Johnson, wreck Con- federation and fan anti- French prejudice throughout the coun- try. Progress is never accom- plished without occasional set- backs. Canada owes much to Premier Lesage and his achieve- ments in Quebec in the past six years. The return of the UN tc power may slow the tempo o2f modernization, but it will not reverse it. Following prize distribution the long awaited draw for a Polaroid Camera was made with Danny Four- nier being holder of the lucky ticket. Marilyn THE VOYAGEUR RESTAURANT PRESENTS AN EXHIBITION AND SALE OF PAINTINGS BY.. S$. GAULIN .. JULY 18ST TO JULY 4TH, 1966 MacDonald received the cash award for selling the most tickets on the draw. WIND-UP DINNER HELD BY MOOSE WOMEN Last Wednesday the Women of the Moose met at the home of Mrs.Marg Duriez prior to going to the Voyageur Restaurant for their annual wind-up sup- per. From there everyone went to the Moose Home for a business meeting. Balloting took place on one new member. Several items were discussed but will be decided on at the next meeting, July 6th. NEW OFFICERS NAMED FOR CANCER SOCIETY An executive meeting of the local branch of the Canadian Cancer Society was held in the small meeting room of the Recreation Centre at 7.30 on June 22nd. The secretary's report was read by Kay Graham and the Treasurer's report was given by Rita Caccamo. Nominating chairman Georgina Heenan brought in the following slate of officers for 1966:- President, E.Harris, vice-president, V .Rapke - Treasurer, R.Caccamo - Secretary, C.Graham - Campaign Chairman, E.Berndtsson - Education and Publicity, U.Wills - Service to Patient, chairman, H .Brooks and co-chairman, G.Heenan - Medical Advisor, Dr. M.McCausland and nominating chair- man, 1967 - V .Rapke. Thunder Bay East Chairman, Mrs.Garland and Field Secretary Miss Sayer, were introduced by Mrs. Heenan. They gave a very interesting talk on the Cancer Society work which was followed by a ques- tion and answer period which was most enlightening. Some of the services rendered by the Society are:- drugs (7), dressings, home visiting, nursing services, lodge accomodation, housekeeping service, home nursing service, diversional programme, patient transportation. In Memoriam cards may be obtained from Rita Caccamo or Elizabeth Harris. At the close of the meeting lunch was served by the executive. Thin plastic bags are handy for carrying wet bathing suits.but are also a great danger in the hands of younger children. Use heavier type bags available at very little cost at local stores.