PAGE 6, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1974, WHITBY FREE PRESS KALNINS a.. . US. PNo rk Cit Fromý New York Ct NEW YORK - This week I'm in New York, enjoying my holiday and at the same time taking time out to observe some of the peculiarities in the U.S. politics. As I am sit- ting in my tiny hotel room on Eighth Avenue, about a block away from the famous Times Square, a special news bulletin is splashed across the TV monitor. President Gerald Ford has given a full amnesty to former U.S. Presi- dent Richard Nixon. At the end of the newscast I walk downstairs to the nearby restaurant. The place is jammed with people. It is a big and noisy place and filled with smoke. New Yorkers mill about and you can hear an instant commentary on the President's announcement. Most of-the people I talked to showed an immense relief learning that Richard Nixon has been pardoned. The man closest to me at the stand up bar sums it up nicely: "This was the most logical step one could take under the trying circumstances. I think, Nixon has suffered enough. No way could he get a fair trial, if the whole thing would have been dragged to the courts. I'm glad it's ail over". How- ever, a few minutes later I spotted a man who violently disagreed with Ford's decision. "What about the other peo- ple who have been implicated in the Watergate affair?" he asked. "Why can't they get the same kind of amnesty? Instead, they will go to jail because of Nixon's own guilt". So, whatever the decision, Americans are split once again over the latest move by the President. As one could expect from a divided nation, there are always people who are seeking revenge. For some, it would have been a sweet revenge if Nixon had been prosecuted and, eventually, put behind bars. But, such a move. I preclude, would have caused even greater problens at home. For one, the legal system would have been clogged up and "exploited" to the greatest possible extent. ON Power Squadron Courses at Durham Again this fall the Oshawa Power Squadron will be offer- ing courses at Durham Col- [ Fal1 areoVaus LIMITED QUANTITY ON ALL ITEMS FROM SEPT. 18-21/74 Peek Frean Assorted Biscuits - 1/2oz. m 9 Baby Scott Disposable Diapers: Newborns 30's Regular 30's Super Absorbent 24's $1.37 $1.67 $1.67 Warner Bros. ® "No Tears" Shampoo 17.6 oz. 11/2 lb. celle bag. l 1I" 389C lege. Designed to improve the knowledge of sail and power boat operators they can improve enjoyment of the sport in greater safety. Fred Saywood, Director of Durham's Business Divi- sion and Lt. P.R.O., enpha- sizes the safety aspect of the courses. "Everyone is famil- iar with the loss of life that occurs on the waterways each summer. We have had several well publicized accidents in our local waters recently, which perhaps could have been avoided if tie people involved had been more knowledgeable. Mr. Haywood points out that while a person has to take instruction and pass a test before obtaining a license to drive an automobile, the same regulations do not apply to operation of an out- board motorboat, sailboat or yacht. He states that with- out courses similar to those offered at Durham College, boat operators can get into serious trouble. "Parents in- volved in boating should take these courses. And if they have teenagers using boats, they should also take advan- tage of the courses available." The boating course given by the Oshawa Power Squa- dron covers suci topics as boat handling in winds and waves; lines, anchoring and boating tackle; the Canadian Al things considered, I believe, it was a wise decision by President Ford to pardon Nixon, and to put it bluntly - leave him alone. Now that this huge hurdle has been cleared away, already new problems are cropping up. This brings me, of course, to niy favorite subject - infla- tion. New Yorkers are definitely starting to-realize that inflation'is here to stay - at least for some time. The prices are up by almost thirty per cent since my last visit here. Even at Alexander's my favorite department store in Queens, prices have jumped to an all-time high. At the store's restaurant, prices are way out of line to my Canad-. ian thinking. And, the service is generally poor. Food prices get worse as you enter Manhattan, the hub of New York restaurants. A rather skimpy meal will cost you around four or five dollars. Time Square restaurants are the most expensive, understandibly due to neverending tourist influx. And, nobody really cares about the service. At times I felt like helping myself. In addition, the New York busi- nessmen are well known for their rudeness. The latter is best reflected around Midtown shopping districts. If you walk into a radio store and don't make a purchase, the store attendant is more than happy to abuse you verbally. He will not hesitate a minute to insult your intelligence. In one instance a store salesman took the sledge-hammer approach and told me bluntly: "Look buddy, if you're not going to buy anthing here, why don't you get out.....We don't need customers like you." And, needless to say, I retorted by saying that I didn't need to put up with this sort of nonsense. Vie parted as enemies. Finally, I must confess that not all New Yorkers are so rude. One can find nice people, but not around Times Square. Nice people shy away from Manhattan's rumble and bustle. They prefer to do their business closer to home. However, from a visitor's point of view, New York must be 'seen" and the place is Manhattan, of course. But, for Pete's sake, be careful, informed and don't carry loads of rnoney as you head for the bright lights. Thus, you'll have i good time in the Fun City. Danny and the Juniors once sang that "rock and roll is here to stay" and the proof of that statement will be shown on October 4th, beginning at 8:30 p.m. in the Heydenshore Pavilion. That's when the W.L.C.A. will hold its Fabulous Fifties dance. Since mentioning the dance last week, everyone I have talked to is very excited about returning to the days of Little Richard and Bo Diddley, even if il is only for one night. So, why not plan to go to the dance. Tickets are seven dollars a couple, and will definitely be available from the W.L.C.A. executive on September 20th. That's about il for this week. The W.L.C.A. Mixed Bowling League will have opened ius season by the time this column appears. Next week, I will report on the open- ing night, and anythîing cIse that cones my way. For now, I would like to leave you with a thought frorn that great philosopher, L. Richard, who once said "Wop Bop Aluba a Wop Bam Boom, Tutti Frutti a Rutti" and made a million saying it. 1.overniaant systems of buoys, chart, and navigation; compasses; boating laws and regulations; rules of the road (sea); safety afloat and water manners and customs. The Oshawa Power Squa- dron is a mnember of the Canadian Power Squadron, a nation-wide non-profit organization with over 20,000 mnembers. Its objec- tive is to, establish a high standard of skill in the hand- ling of pleasure boats, enabl- ing Canadians to become more knowledgeable about their hobby, adding to both the pleasure and safety of this sport. The Canadian Power Squa- dron courses at Durham Col- lege start September 30 and range from a boating course for beginners up to a cele- stial navigation course for those contemplating long range ocean voyages. Course fees are $15 to $20. More information is available dur- ing evening course registra- tion at the College September 18, 19, and 23 fron 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., or by tele- phoning 576-0210 (extension 236). Faiih Baptist Church 419 Brock Street North Whitby, Ontario Telephone (416) 668-2506 BIBLE SCHOOL - 9:45 a.m. BUS SERVICE PROVIDED SUNDAV SERVICES WORSHIP SERVICt: - 11 a.m. EVENING SERVICE - 6:52 p.m. NURSERY PROVIDED FOR ALL SERVICES TUESDAY: Pioneer Girls and 6:15 p.m. Christian Service Brigade to 7:45 p.m Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 8:W0 p.gn VOICE OF FAITH - Cable 6 9 p.m. 1st& 3rd Sunday each month MINISTER OF OUTREACH REV. RALPH DUNN Words from West Lynde by Norm Mealing This week, I will be brief, and deal primarily with items mentioned earlier. As an aside, however, my telephone has been ringing regularly with people who are reading the column, and who want information, or who wish to pass on information. It is gratifying to know the column is being read, and I thank you. GENERAL MEETING, W.L.C.A. As mentioned last week, the West Lynde community Association will be holding a general meeting this month. Dan Pelletier, W.L.C.A. Recreation Director, called to let me know that the meeting is set for Sunday, September 22nd at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers on Dundas Street. This is, as I said earlier, an important meeting so Association members should plan to attend. WHITBY MEN'S HOCKEY LEAGUE The men's hockey league held a registration night recent- ly, and 72 men signed up to play hockey. It is an 8 team league, however, so that more players are required, games are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sunday afternoons. Thurs- day games are at Brooklin between 10 p.m. and 12 mid- night, and Sunday afternoon games are at Iroquois Park with the time to be finalized. If you are interested in playing a no body contact, recre- ational brand of hockey for fun and exercise one night a week, give Bob Dion a call at 668-8067. Final date for registration is September 21st. 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