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That‘s the big thing in films and the theatre todayâ€"to show life as it really is. It has led to such things as actors mumbling their lines indistinctly "because that‘s the way people really talk."" And so patrons who have paid good hard cash to see a movie or a play struggle along and finâ€" ally leave the theatre without having heard half the diaâ€" logue. But do these films really show life as it is? We don‘t beâ€" lieve it. The two films we referred to above showed more gore than probably any soldier saw in two hours of batâ€" tleâ€"more than many saw in a whole war. And we don‘t believe the average couple today, on first meeting, exchange fourâ€"letter words, strip naked and enâ€" gage in natural or unnatural sex acts. Scenes with nudity and dirty words were to have been the great innovation in films in the past couple of years. But somehow they have failed to shock us as much as the scenes of violence and inhumanity that recent movies have shown us. The movieâ€"makers defend these scenes by claiming their war films are really antiâ€"war, intended to shock the viewâ€" ers into realization there is no glory in killing or being killed on the battlefield. And they insist their films are showing life as it really is. Several movies shown recently on Kâ€"W screensâ€"we‘re thinking in particular of one set in the Second World War and the other in the Korean warâ€"have been heavily sprinkâ€" led with gore. We have been shown very specific scenes of wounded troops with their insides spilling out and, in one particularly graphic scene, a man in a bathing suit being cut in half by an airplane propeller. The move would seem to be a wise one. But whether it is passed or not, the parents of all children have a duty to see they know, understand and follow the rules of the road and common sense, and that they ride the right size of bicycle (one on which they can touch the ground with both feet while seated ) that is in good condition. We often take for granted that children grow up faster today than we did, but in so doing we often place on them too great a responsibility to behave maturely. A further complication is high handlebars, or monkey bars. These handlebars proved to be dangerous soon after they appeared a few years ago and were banned on motorâ€" cycles. But they probably outsell standard handlebars toâ€" day. Transport Minister Irwin Haskett said recently that children under nine may eventually be prohibited from ridâ€" ing bicycles on Ontario roads. Adding to the problem is the number of bicycles misâ€" matched to their riders. With economy in mind, parents often buy their youngsters fullâ€"size bicycles, with the idea they will grow to fit them. This means that little riders are struggling with big bikes when they are just learning to ride and need a rightâ€"size bike the most. Some ride on sidewalks, where they are a hazard to pedestrians. Those who ride on the streets often don‘t either know the traffic rules and the importance of observâ€" ing them, or they have their own rules. But the children who are -ridin‘é bikesâ€"the sevenâ€" to 14â€" yearâ€"oldsâ€"are causing problems. They are a danger to themselves and to others. Published every Thursday by Fairway Press. a dlvu;on ;ll-lv(lvlm-Wderho Record Ltd 30 Queen St .N Kitchener Ontario Address correspondence io Waterloo Square. Waterioo Ont Telephone 744â€"6164 â€" Now children are starting to ride bicycles at about seven, and they abandon their bikes at about the same age their parents got theirs. Twentyâ€"five years ago, a common sight at most high schools was rows of racked bicycles. But for some years now the average high schooler wouldn‘t be caught dead riding a bike to school. This fad, or antiâ€"fad, if you prefer, costs the young people dearly. They lose out on one of the cheapest (bicycles have risen little in price in 25 years, compared to other items), most convenient and healthtul ways of getting about. A generation ago, a common primary school graduation gift was a bicycle. Youngsters would start riding at 12 to 14, and would continue to use their bicycles right through high school. It‘s a trend and, like all trends, this too will pass Too much gore Waterioo Chronicle, Thursday, November 26, 1970 Philomena Rutherford, editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES In Canada : one year $8; in United States and Foreign countries: one year $10 Member of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Uneasy riders ESTABLISHED 1854 It‘s a pity management backed down to the shivers and goose pimples. What an opportunity to prove the show could make it on quality alone. Or could it be that shows like this, Hair and all the other skin presentations of the day, are lacking that basic ingredient that once made the Didn‘t Shakespeare say someâ€" thing about the apparel oft proâ€" claiming the man? Lack of it, it appears, can make or break the box office. ‘‘Turn on the heat or we‘ll put our clothes back on," they threatened the management of the Royalty Theatre in that city. And sure enough their demands were met. The cast of the nude review, Oh! Calcutta! found the London (England) fog was just too much for their bare limbs. Now the way to really get atâ€" tention is to put on one‘s clothesâ€" not to disrobe as would have been a surefire way of getting attention not all that long ago. Not too long ago one could gauge the depth of feeling of a protestor by the amount of clothing he or she wore. But how norms change! Now that the candidates have had their say, it might be in order once more to remind our readers that our Lettersâ€"toâ€"theâ€" Editors columns are theirs for the writing. Letters must have the writer‘s name and address, although these will not be pubâ€" lished if this is the writer‘s reâ€" quest. All letters received will be published, unless they are unâ€" signed, libelous, or contain obâ€" scenities. All those who took up our ofâ€" fer to state their objectives, if elected, are also found in this issue. The calibre of candidates for this election is also exceptionally high, as one can see by their qualifications and experiences as listed in this week‘s Chronicle. These have been published as a public service to help voters assess the slate before Dec. 7. It is a healthy sign of the comâ€" munity when there are enough candidates on hand to ensure an election. Acclamations are selâ€" dom the sign of a citizenry‘s approval or gratitudeâ€"more ofâ€" ten it is a good barometer of the degree of apathy in existence. This week‘s nominations proâ€" duced a firstâ€"rate batch of candiâ€" dates for the Waterloo electorate to choose from. One of its most heartening aspects is the numâ€" ber of persons who have offered themselves for public serviceâ€" an office that is rarely fully apâ€" preciated by the people served. Philomena Rutherford‘s Bits and Pieces IT‘S GONNA BE A GREay arey cuP CHAPUE! THE BEST, FRPED, THE BEST Two former _ Waterloo resiâ€" dents, John Wesley Fry and Fred Mitchell, have been â€" elected mayor and alderman respectiveâ€" ly of Edmonton, Alta.. Partial proceeds of the recent Hallowe‘en carnival held by the Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo Rotary Club have been donated to war work. The sum is about $3,125. Electors will go to the polls Monday to select a mayor, six aldermen, two public utilities commissioners and to vote on a wartime measures proposal of elected representatives holding office for two years. Mrs. Barbara Rahn of the YWCA has asked that we reâ€" mind residents of the Westmount area that the Neighborhood Y at Mount Zion Lutheran Church is still going strong and welâ€" comes new members. Meetings are held each Monâ€" day from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Babysitting is provided at the church. The office building of Globe Furniture Co., is progressing acâ€" cording to schedule and will be ready for occupancy by January. 30 YEARS AGO Nov. 29 An interdenominational service at the dropâ€"in centre will bring the week‘s activities to an end. Lincoln Stroh, well â€" known Twin City contractor, has been granted a permit for the erection of a $10,000 twoâ€"storey apartment building between Union and John Streets. Members of the community will be encouraged to visit nursâ€" ing homes, the dropâ€"in centre and the Jolly Oldsters‘ Club. Speâ€" cial events are being planned at all these locations, including a shutâ€"ins Christmas party and a carol program by a seniors‘ choir. 40 YEARS AGO Nov. 27 Open house is planned at sevâ€" eral locations where older folk meet in an effort to make the community more aware of the needs of the city‘s retired citiâ€" zens as well as the various serâ€" vices provided for them. Bernard Isaacksz, senior citiâ€" zen coâ€"ordinator, is planning a Seniors in Action Week, Dec. 14â€"20. difference between success and Mrs. Betty Lindner will be on failure? hand next Monday to demonstrate * * _# Christmas party food cookery. Files of Yesteryear of Hydro Day was celebrated in Waterloo last Tuesday to comâ€" memorate the 50th anniversary Empire school students will have transportation to and from school during the winter months. The school board plans to ask the city to extend the service to accommodate students attending MacGregor school. 10 YEARS AGO Nov. 24 20 YEARS AGO Nov. 24 Edgar Bauer, veteran member of the public utilities commisâ€" sion, said he will not seek reâ€" election this year. Approval for the proposed new Erb Street East bridge has been received from the Ontario department of highways. Hugh Bearg, Waterloo College student, has claimed the $5 prize which Orval Dorscht promised to anyone who could successfully ride his 75yearâ€"old velocipede bicycle from his 91 King St. N., store to the Mutual Life Assurâ€" ance Co. of Canada. Potters used various decorating themes in their work, including maple leafs from _ Waterloo Park, which design was burnishâ€" ed with spoons and pebbles. Waterloo potters are holding their annual Christmas pottery sale this Saturday with all proâ€" ceeds going toward an extension of the workshop in Waterloo Park. Giftâ€"hunters may â€" well find themselves falling in love with the purchased items and keeping them for their own use, instead of giving them to the friends for whom they set out to purchase them. Many of the pots have not only the handcrafted touch but a very genuine Waterloo flavor (or perhaps one should say facet) to boot. The members will get a chance to show off their own culinary skills the following Monday when a tasteâ€"andâ€"tell session is planned. Those attending this meeting are expected to take along a batch of cookies and the recipe from which they were made. Further information about these and other programs may be had by phoning Mrs. Peggy Hoff, 578â€"5236. the first delivery of hydro