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y THE CANADIAN PRESS anadian newspaper publish- ers are expressing divided opin- jon on the issue of government restrictions on foreign owner: ship of Canadian newspapers. At least two have requested the government to proceed with legislation involving such own- ership, Others have expressed strong opposition to any form of government control in the news- paper field, Publisher Roy Thomson, who arrived from London last week- end for a Canadian visit, said on his arrival that any kind of government restriction in the newspaper field "would be a dis- aster," ' In Toronto, The Telegram in editorials has opposed any I2g- islative control, saying "such in- terference would set a precé- dent that would alarm all who hold the freedom of the press-- freedom to express political opinions without fear of politi- cal reprisal--to be one of the main supporting pillars of de- mocracy." On Tuesday Prime Minister {Pearson told an Ottawa press }eonference that the government jhas been making a wider ex-) am'nation of foreign control of| 4 (Canadian communications me-| idia than was made during. 1961 iby the royal commission on pub- ications. That . commission, jheaded by Senator M, Grattan O'Leary, president of the Ot- tawa Journal, made a number) of recommendations coveriig) the periodicals field, but Par-| s OTTAWA ON SKATES were skates as streets and Sidewalks Thursday were turned into a glaze of ice from persistent freezing rain. (CP. Wirephoto) The fastest transportation in Ottawa and Hull streets before being dissolved in 1962) and 1988 for federal elections. more than 70 shotgun pellets. in| course, surrender his gun and i- his body, cence and not use a fire arm for CONSIDERS STEPS His brother, Jamie, 12, has 15) two years Mr. Pearson said the cabinet) pellets in his body. The trial of 'For the ease with which he;now has considered legislative) McClean was told the boys will)got the gun we must all accept/steps,. although he added that) likely carry the pellets with the blame," said Judge Eltott./this did not mean a decision) ® them the rest of their lives Nets Probation County Judge George Elliott dismissed a charge against Mc- MILTON, Ont, (CP)--Danny/Clean of wounding with intent James McClean; 17, of Stewart-/and another of criminal negli- town, Ont, was convicte digence. then aimed directly at them and) St. Clair Balfour, president of Thursday of assault causing) He gave th. youth a sus- fired again. the Southam Company Limited, bodily harm by firing a shotgun! pended sentence and placed him) However, said)which owns a group of Cana) | Shotgun Blast | At 2 Brothers near Georgetown, 'The boys tes- to make the gov. cnment's inten- tified McClean first fired one|tion known before Parliament shot into the creek near them,|reconvenes in February. Judge Elliott blast at two brothers March 23./on probation for two years on/he believed McClean's testi-idian newspapers, said at the The elder of the two, David/the assault convictions, Condi-/mony that he aimed over thejtime of the Pearson press con- Fleming, [Curbs On Newspaper Split Publishing Men | government legislation covering foreign ownership of newspa- pers in Canara, "T tela them we felt the only practical alternative to preserve Canadian contro] of newspapers was to do it by law as France has donc," he said. "Magazines may not seem such an attractive purchase to non-Canadians right .now, but hewspapers do, They are still profitable in this country." John McConnell, president of the Montreal Star, followed Mr. Balfour in calling for legis!a- tion restricting outside owner- Ship of newspapers, saying "There ts nothing at present to prevent foreign groups from etting control--except the re-| usal of the owners to sell." Foreign ownership was "all part and parce! of the danger to Canada of this immense in- flux of American way or another," DOESN'T LIKE IT Mr, Thomson said during che week that publishers "who ad- vocate government interference in ownership and operation of media are inviting further gov- ernment regulations -- perhaps! even a government licence to! operate." | The Toronto Star, in an edi- torial supporting government legislation against foreign own-| ership, said the fear that free- do mof the press would be en-| dangered is '"'nonsense,"' add- ing: "There is no proposal here to liament d'd not act on them/censor Canadian newspapers or! to prevent Canadians, as indi- viduals, group or parties, from starting un publications of any kind." It said a newspaper owned by foreigners is likely to reflect the interests and outlook of an- The brothers were shot in alhad been made for or against|other country, While this would) wooded area beside a creek|government actirg He expested|not be particularly noticeable in| normal times, "'it will become all too evident in the event of a dispute between Canada and the country of which its owners are citizens," The Windsor Star said in an editorial that neither Canadian newspapers nor magazines need/received from New Brunswick, |26. 14. son of Rev. Ian'tions of probation were that Me-|heads of the boys and fired only/ference that his company hus/protection from foreign compe-/One load of fat cows was; Calves: Choice vealers 32-34 : requested from members of the'tition, "If they do then there isishipped to eastern Canadian|with sales to 36.50; good 28-310 ideas--one| S | $10 Million | Loan Given To Studebaker NEW YORK (AP) -- Stude- jbaker Corporation has gn- |nounced refinanci: of bank loans for $25,000, At the jsame time, the company said In a newspage story Tuesday it had borrowed an additional The Telegram quoted three $10,000,000, other publishers as ing re-| 'Studebaker said a $25,000,000 strictive legislation: jrevolving credit agreement Michael Wardell of the Fred-|made in October, 1962 with six ericton Gleaner: "It's a damn/major banking institutions pro- lot of nonsense. People can look vided for repayments of $7,500,- after themselves and their in-/000 Jan, 31 and the balance in terests without government leg-|January, 1965, islation."' | It said the revolving credit Stuart Keate of the Victoria|agreement has been replaced by Times: "Seventy pir cent of the|/Secured loans for $25,000,000. world's press is controlled to) These will fall due July 1, 1965 some extent. We're in the 30| In addition, the company said per cent that isn't, Let's keep it|it obtained a new short-term in- that way." jsecured revolving credit loan Max Bell of the Calgary Al-|for $10,000,000, bertan: "I hate to see more) Studebaker. recently stopped government control of anything.|producing automobiles in the Restrictions on stock control|United States because of finan- should be done by individual|cial losses, Production was companies rather than the|shifted to Hamilton from South |state."" |Bend, Ind, 'SLAUGHTER MARKET Demand Strong Cattle Prices TORONTO (CP)--The demand|slaughterers and 110 veal calves was broad and all classes and) were shipped off the market for igrades of slaughter cattle/slaughter in the United States. |traded actively at strong prices) Sjaughter cattle: Choice steers }with good and choice steers sell-| sold at $23-23.50 with fancy feed. jing higher at the Ontario public lot steers to 24.20; good 21,50- Stockyards this week, | : : : _._|92.50; medium 18,50-20.50; com: Cows opened lower to regain) the loss and replacement cattle|™0M 15-18; choice heifers 21.50- were active on a light supply. |22.50; good 20-21.50; medium 17- Veal calf prices were sharply|19; common 13-16,50; choice fed lower, Hog prices: were lower| yearlings 23-25; good 21-28; good jand lamb prices were steady. |cows a odd sales = Cattle receipts were estimated|//;, medium 14-19; canners an at about 9,300 head, about 2,509 [cutters 10-13.50; good heavy bo- head more than !ast week and|!ogna bulls 19-20 with sales to labout 700 head more than the|2275; common' an¢ medium 15- |same week in 1963. Western cat-|*°:°": tle receipts were $09 head, some} Replacement cattle: Good 50 head less than last week.|stockers 2224 with sales to Western stock calf receipts were/25.50; common 'and medium jdouble those of last week at 75|stockers and stock calves 17-21 head, Fifty-three calves were| With good light steer stock up to something wrong with the Cana- dian product." \QUOTES PUBLISHERS | Fleming of Georgetown, still has'Clean take a gun instruction to frighten them. EVERYONE LOVES BAD BOY. \y If within 90 days of making your purchase you find alower price anywhere, the "Bad Boy" gvarantees to rebate you the difference in full 2 = FULL CONSOLE TELEVISION @ Pre-Set Fine Tuning -- Set once and forget @ Up Front Speaker System @ Block Level Circuitry--for greatest contrast ®@ 24-tube Functions @ Automatic Gein Control for better fringe eree picture @ Advanced automatic picture pilot-- perfects picture contrast 5198 (WITH TRADE) WITH TRADE R.C.A. 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Guei 11" Elec, Fry Pan 7.99 Fully Autometic. rantee Steam Ir RYERS Combination Steam Dry. 1-Yeer Guere 7.38 69 | BAD BOY Increased Prices Up Living Costs OTTAWA (CP) -- Increased prices for a wide range of con- sumer goods and _ services boosted living costs in Canada to record levels in November, the bureau of statistics said Thursday, The cost of living index--Can- ada's barometer of living costs rose two-tenths of a point dur- ing the month to a record 134.2 at Dec, 1 from 184 a month ear- lier. The Dec, 1 index was 2.3 points above the index of 1319 for Dec, 1, 1962. The index is based on 1949 prices equalling 100, During November increases were reorded in the cost of food, housing, clothing, health and personal care and recrea: tion and reading. The cost of transportation was lower and to bacco and alcohol prices were unchanged, The increase in living costs in November followed a rise in av: erage industrial wages during October, latest figures availa- ble, The index of average indus: trial wages and salaries at Nov 1 was 197.1, compared with 196 a month earlier and 189.9 at Nov, 1, 1962, The wages index, based on 1949 levels equalling 100, repre- sents an average of total wages paid bv firms employing more than 15 persons in a wide range of industries, FOOD INDEX HIGHER The food index at Dec, 1 rose six-tenths of a point to 1314 from 130.8 a month earlier, Prices were higher for most dairy products, fats, bakery and cereal products, fresh and canned vegetables, poultry and a number of other items includ- ing jams, coffee, soft drinks and apples, They were considerably lower for eggs, oranges, bana-! has and sugar and more moder ate declines occurred for most meats. Increases in the shelter com- ponent boosted the housing in- dex to 137 from 136.9, Within Shelter the rent index was un- changed but the home-owner- Ship index. was higher, The household operation component of housing was also unchanged as scattered price increases tor some items of furniture, floor coverings, textiles, utensils and equipment and household sup- plies were not sufficient to move the index, An increase of two-tenths of a point was recorded by the cloth- ing index which moved to 118.9 from 118.7. Cost of men's wear, footwear and piece goods .n- creased, while women's wear, children's wear -and clothing services moved down, ; The health and personal care index rose to 165.4 from 1648 as a result of higher prices for men's haircuts, The recreation and reading index advanced to 151.4 from 151 due to higher prices for toys and a newspaper price increase in Montreal, The transportation index de- clined to 140.6 from 141.2, down six-tenths of a point, reflecting a drop in the index of automo- bile operation, Initial prices for 1964 models of new passenger cars were below year - end |prices of 1963 models. Prices for gasoline and chassis lubrication were slightly lower, while motor oil was higher, Tobacco Sells At 52.25 Cents Lb. TILLSONBURG (CP)--An av- erage price of 52.25 cents a pound was realized for 1,970,560 a medium 23-27; common 20-23; | boners 15-20. 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