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PAGE 8 - WATERLOO CHRONICLE. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, second Ciass Mill Reulsuauon Number as“) There is a need to hold an educational seminar where the citizens of Canada can be made aware of the workings of the government in the oil industry. Then, perhaps, an explanation of the present double-standard at the gas pumps could be given. . For months now, the public has been battling with the provincial and federal governments to lower gas prices in reflection of the falling world cost of a barrel of crude oil. -- ”indivhy shouldn't we fight? Doesn't the price of gasoline soar immediately following an increase in crude? _ 7 - Not only that, but now we hear there may be additional taxation put on gas, come today's announce- ment of Finance Minister Michael Wilson's new bud- get. __ _ ___-, .... v Presently, Canadians are paying $200 million a month more than they should be in gasoline and heating oil costs. A 7 _ _ m. The major oil companies explain that they can't lower prices at the pumps until they use up their inventories. This process is estimated to take a few months, so we should see a decrease early in March. But what upsets consumers is that when they hear the price of a barrel of oil has increased, they pass a gas station only to see the station increasing its' prices practically simultaneously. . In February, Energy Minister Pat Carney said it would take two months for lower world crude oil prices to be reflected at the pump. However, James Conrad, executive vice-president of the Petroleum Marketers Association Canada, pointed out that relatively cheap gas is already available at US. border points. U As of Febriiary 12, if Canadians had been paying less than 46 cents a litreit would have been reflective of prices irlthe U._S. - _ . . - .. . . Conrad says the reason for high Canadian prices is a result of "consciously parallel actions by big govern- ment and big oil."Can this be interpreted to mean government and business working together to make a buck at the expense of Canadian consumers? W171; this is the"y way things are going to be, it must be realized by consumers that there is a necessity to press the government into not letting taxation interfere.. . Perhaps the answer lies with the governments', which collect about 50 per cent of the price of gas in taxes. Needless to say, the sooner the price goes down the less money they collect and the quicker it goes up, the more they collect. Maybe we don't need that educational seminar after all. Maybe what we need is for the government to step forward and tell the truth--that they are ripping off consumers. 1‘ , r c _ tr, fr, _ ‘ .. _l i A'" . ' l , Gas gouge "Yes. rents are already expensive " published every Wednesday by Fairway Press, a division of Kitchener-Waterloo Record Ltd , owner 5 225 Fairway Rd. S , Knchener, Ont address (-unrspondrnce to Waterloo ofhre " Erb St F. , Watrrtoo, om Ned ILT, telephone m Zulu valance Chvomcle tttttot Is touted m the Haney wmw Law Othce Budding (may cnuance none: (3001) Parhtrtg at the mat ot me mm oponMoodartoFroar900am to600pm Laura Burke Kitchener too Publisher:' Paul Winkler Manager: Bill Karges Editor: Rick Campbell established 1854 who a lot of people " making the Do you think there should be rent controls? . I " J" . . _ Rs " A? ' l -'. ell' 71t w . "a Tom Arno" Stratfnrd Did you know that you can tell a great deal about people by discovering their favorite color? You tell me your favourite color and I'll tell you what you are really like. vi connot vouch for the validity of this theory, but you might like to check it out with your friends. Here's the way it goes: _ - _ .-. . If your favourite colour is red, then you‘re likely to be self-confident, vigorous, and given to action. You‘re full of sympathy for people; you love sports; your passions are more apt to be physical than spiritual. You make snap judgments, are quick to take sides, and stick your neck out often. Your mate should be a person who likes red or orange first, but green as a second choice would be all right. If you like yellow, you are the intellectual type. You have a beautifully controlled temper, but when you do turn it loose, it's pretty awful. At heart you seem gentle, but you are rather fearless and will champion the underdog. You like to run people without letting them know that you are. Companionship for you is pretty much a bore, and you need it only when you want to show off. Your mate should be another yellow, or purple. If your choice is blue, you‘re naturally conserva- tive, you have weight to your character, you‘re a good student, and you know how to make money. You should try to take things easier, and not expect other people to lead the sober life you do. Youve probably inclined to want a mate whose is red, but according to the experts, it's a mistake for you. A person who likes red would only irk you. You should really choose a person who goes for either blue or green. Purple is the mystery color. Great philosophical powers and exceptionally liberal-minded people, with a flair for the analytical all like purple. You are easy to live with and can get along with just Asked at Conestoga Mall “No. I d society terprise I don I believe John Campbell Waterloo have 'in fl ‘0 a free free en about anybody, but a person who likes yellow would be the ideal mate. _ Geoffrey Fellows If you like a lighter form of purple, lavender, you like all kinds of frills and fads, like to dress up a lot and could succeed in show business. If you like lavender, you should mate with a person who likes yellow or orange. The people who like orange and green seem to be the more universal types, they can get along with anybody. if you like green, you have a universal viewpoint, you are understanding, tolerant and liberal in your views. Youve a good neighbor, homemaker and parent of happy children. Youll have the most fun with a person who likes red. If you like orange, and you‘re a man, you like to mix special drinks for your friends; if you‘re a woman, you like to make special delicacies. You‘re warm and sociable. a good conversationalist, have a ready smile and laugh a lot. You‘d be a good sales person or hostess, or in any job where you meet new people. You should look for another orange, or anyone but a yellow. If brown is your favorite, you are the salt-of-the- earth type. Very dependable. You're not too curious about the rest of the world. and would rather sit in the bleachers than get out on the field and play. _ You have lots of good ideals, but you should back up solid virtues with more culture. You should look for a person who likes green or orange, for a spouse. There is no magic in this. Color does not influence our characters, for nearly all children favor yellow; but as our personalities develop and mature, we tend to favour one color more than any other. (Mr. Fellows is the founder of the Human Resource Development Institute, P.O, Box 642, Cambridge, N Ht 5W1) "No, landlords are in a tough position The rents have fallen behind the rest of the econnm) /' Terry Gage Waterloo