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LETTERS, Letter caused unnecessary concern On Aug. 15, 1983, a letter was written to the news media throughout Ontario on a piece of letterhead paper entitled "Missisâ€" sauga Animal Rights Society" signed by Mrs. Ann Doncaster, President. The letter suggested that humane societies would be "forced", in future, to turn over animals alive for research. We are very concerned that Mrs. Doncaster would mislead the general public by writing such an uninformed, sensationlist letter. In point of fact, we are informed that no decision has been made by the Ministry of Agriculture & Food to "change the laws dramatically", as stated by Mrs. Donâ€" caster. Members of Parliament returned to the Chamber last Monday, following a disâ€" quieting summer break in their ridings. Immediately, they focussed attention on the latest unemployement figures, western freight rates, minority language rights and government reâ€"organization. The new Progressive Conservative Leader‘s major concern, however, shared by all Members of the House, was the sudden and shocking disappearance of Korean Airlines Flight 007 en route to Seoul. The unprovoked and inexplicable attack on this civilian, unâ€" armed airliner by the Soviet military has sent shock waves around the world. On the opening day of the autumn session, Members of Parliament from all sides called for a special emergency debate to respond to the international crisis. \ Since the Animals For Research Act was enacted in 1969, the Ontario Humane Society has never released animals alive for research and, as far as we are concerned, never will! The Soviet action that took 267 innocent lives, including 10 Canadians, was an unconscionable crime â€" one that is being There has been no attempt made by the Ministry of Agriculture & Food to "force"‘ the Ontario Humane Society, or any other humane society, to supply animals alive for research. _ We have spoken to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food representative who attended the meeting held in the City of North York (Dr. James Ashman, D.V.M.) and he has confirmed that at no time did he suggest, in any way, that the Ministry The Legislature‘s Standing Commitâ€" tee on Procedural Affairs of which I am a member, has just recently reviewed the Ontario Status of Women Council. My colleague, Bill Wrye, M.P.P. and Liberal Critic for Women‘s Issues, spoke on behalf of the Liberal Opposition. He demanded release of a background paper and recommendations on an employment strategy for women promâ€" ised since 1980. In an open letter to the Minister of Labour, he reminded the Minister that this paper was promised most recently during Ministry estimates last Deâ€" cember and January. At that time the Minister said,. ~I anticipate the report will be finalized early this year. The Commissioners will also review an employment strategy for women at their next meeting and 1 hope to have their recommendations to Cabinet shortly thereafter." Wrye told the Minister that members of the Procedural Affairs Committee had been informed that the recommenâ€" Queen‘s Park Report WALTER McLEAN HERB EPP dations of the report were ‘‘"not too awfully good". The Chairperson of the Ontario Status of Women Council indiâ€" cated that she had not seen the final proposals, that they were hardly worth the time and effort put into this work, or the long delay in producing any signifiâ€" cant initiatives to begin to attack the terrible wage differentials and the continuing job ghettoes faced by the women of Ontario. Wrye concluded, "All taxpayers of this province, especially women, have a right to an accounting of this disgraceful situation. 1 gain little solace from the comments by Ontario Manpower Comâ€" mission Chairman Alan Wolfson in Committee _... thatrecommendations flowing from the report will surface in a month or so. We have heard this promise before. The time is long past when the report should have been placed before the public for consideration. I urge you to avoid further delay with the immediâ€" ate release of this vital report." of Agriculture & Food intends to "change to laws." Under the circumstances, one can only reach the conclusion that Mrs. Doncaster‘s letter was designed to create a furor and cause unnecessary concern amongst indiâ€" viduals who are concerned with the use of animals in research. In other words, her letter was a "red herring". It will do more harm to animals than Eastâ€"West Cold war tensions have inâ€" creased. In potential danger are the current Geneva negotiations ‘for global peace and security. On SepterMBer 1st, a breakdown in communicati¢h cost the world 269 lives. But what if next time an aircraft laden with nuclear devices is the subject of another horrific accident? It might cost us the entire human race ... punished in the court of world opinion. No matter of national security, no concern about the possibility of espionage, no alleged commitment to defence of national borders, could ever justify the murder of civilian travellers. R The motion of condemnation was put by Ed Broadbent, M.P., leader of the New Democratic Party, and seconded by Hon. Allan MacEachen, M.P., for the Liberals and Hon. Sinclair Stevens, M.P., for the PCs. Canada was the first country to take such an action. Ceramic Sale volunteers an inspiration On behalf of the Staff at the Adult Recreation Centre and the Senior Citizen residents of Waterloo, I would like to publicly thank some very committed volâ€" unteers. Joan Dietrich, our Ceramics teacher, spent many hours painting and firing the many pieces of ceramics, assisted by her daughter Susan and sisterâ€"inâ€"law Betty. Ceramics Unlimited kindly donated ceâ€" ramic pieces for the sale. On Friday, Sept. 16, we held the First Annual Ceramic Sale at Adult Rec Centre, raising $705 towards the A.R.C. Building Fund. To you all, well done and thank you, you are an inspiration to the rest of us. Ontario Humane Society Thornhill, Ont. ‘Program (_3â€";0_r';ll-n;u;r. Waterioo, Ontario Confrontation crisis Kathy Durst, World War III, it is projected, might very well begin through a combination of bumbling, inadvertence, and events just getting out of control. William Hyland, strategic specialist for the Nixon, Ford and Carter administrations, foresees World War III beginning as World War I did, "a gradual losing of control ... rival alerts, no one backing down, no one wanting to fight, but a mounting confronâ€" tation leading to fighting." i These warnings are not new. We have been warned for some thirty years about the dangers accompanying 20th century nuclear technology. Dwight D. Eisenâ€" hower spent his entire life in the study of military strength and of the character of military armaments necessary to win a war. Back in 1956, the esteemed President of the United States, a retired General, counselled: ‘"When we get to a point, as Have you ever experienced sheer ecstasy â€" and a split second later had that feeling come crashing down to the depths of depression? . For instance, if you sort through your Wintari6 tickets on a Friday morning, and find you‘ve got the $10,000 winning ticket â€" only to realize that it was last week‘s ticket you were looking at, not this week‘s. The same type feeling befell me Tuesday as l was walking up King Street from lunch, heading back to the office. As I approached King and Erb, an absolutely stunning blonde emerged from a store, walked right towards me flashing a beautiful smile, and immediâ€" ately my palms began to sweat, knees turned to jelly, heart skipped a beat. I took a quick glance over my shoulder. No one behind me. Had to be looking at me, I surmised. Not another soul on the street. I was right. Sort of. She continued towards me, blonde hair bouncing in the breeze, and without breaking her sensual stride, issued the most beautiful "hi" I have ever had heaped upon me. Then she continued. ‘"How‘s it going, Ed?" Ed. ED! For geesly sakes. Doesn‘t she have any idea how fragile the male ego is? I was absolutely crushed. Here‘s someone walking down the main street in town, devouring my gorgeous gams and brilliant mind (pick one, if you must), and all the while she thinks I‘m some dolt named Ed. Not that I have any particular hate on for the Eds of the world â€" just the one who is cast of my image, the one who blonde Betty thought she was talking to when she was talking to me. Which brings me to the point of all this. I‘m hardly in a position to criticize Betty since I‘m absolutely horrendous myself at remembering names. I can be introduced to someone at a press gathering, cocktail party, lunâ€" cheon, whatever, and before their back is turned to walk away (which doesn‘t usually take more than 30 seconds or so) I will have completely forgotten, first name, last name, and middle initial. I‘m brutal. Name tags at conventions and reâ€" unions and so on, they help a little bit, but I still haven‘t perfected the smooth move. You know, when a third party joins the conversation and your gaze does the roller coaster to the other guy‘s lapel so you can introduce them. It‘s a fairly safe manoeuvre, but takes lots of practice, and of course you‘re right out to lunch if your acquaintances are like me. Can‘t stand those gummed labels, and I waste no time in depositing them WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESOAY, SEPTEMBER 21. 1983 â€" PAGE 7 RICK CAMPBELL But we Canadians must also be prepared to condemn this terrorism, not only in Parliament, but also at the United Nations and other internaâ€" tional forums. In his words we can trace direction.â€" Opposition Spokesperson for External Affairs Stevens articulated the importance of the political negotiations with the Soviet Union in his contribution to the emergency debate last week. Another problem I have is mixing ordinary names with famous names or names of others with similar surnames. Like, if 1 meet a guy named Joe Trudeau, or Bart Gretzky, or Claude Sinatra, you can bet what I‘m more likely to call them. one day we will, that both sides know that any ‘outbreak of general hostilities â€" regardless of the element of surprise â€" the destruction will be both reciprocal and complete â€" possibly then we will have the sense enough to meet at the conference table with the understanding that the era of armaments has ended and the human race must conform its action to this truth or die." in the first ash tray I see. No wonder I never get introduced to anyone. Happened in my office last week, when a wellâ€"known local figure dropped in to say hello. Moments after he was left, 1 was telling reporter Pat Arbuckle who had come by, and she said in horror Y ou didn‘t call him that, did you â€" his name is â€"â€"." I like to think I didn‘t. But I fear ... Of course they say there are ways and techniques to overcome the problem. None have worked for me. How ‘bout the deal where as soon as you are introduced to someone, you purposely ask him/her several questions, each time specifically mentioning their name. For example: "It‘s a real pleasure meeting you, Deirdre. Isn‘t that one of those fabulous Marco Appollini creations you‘re wearâ€" ing, Deirdre. Oh, and Deirdre, I thought you were just superb in your last TV special. Do you have any others coming up, Deirdre?" Everyone had a great time as usual at last week‘s Waterloo Chamber of Comâ€" merce annual golf tournament at Conesâ€" toga Golf and Tennis Club, including yours truly and my boss Bill Karges. Despite letting him try, I just couldn‘t let Bill beat me. Thinks Deirdre: ‘"Oh brother, another nincompoop who can‘t remember names and is trying to do so by mentioning mine 50 times. How could the lowbrow ever forget a name like Deirdre?" But he did beat me at the prize table though he didn‘t get to select until near the very end. While my 77 was good for a lawn chair, Bill‘s lucky number won him a book of Wintario tickets â€" which won him a $100 cash pgize in Thursday‘s draw. Congratulations to Rick Putnam, president of the K & W Real Estate Board for taking low gross honors with a 68, and to the Chamber for another job well done! Easy. Let me tell you. Easy as pie. But then again, what would you expect from a 30â€"yearâ€"old airhead who only a few months ago had it pointed out to him that his middle name is spelled Allan, not Allen. Thanks, Mom. Every time.