Oshawa Times (1958-), 21 Feb 1963, p. 12

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12. THE OSHAWA TIMES, Thuredey, February 21, 1963 Sevigny May Contest Riding As Independent MONTREAL (CP) -- Pierre Sevigny, a former minister in the Diefenbaker government, says he may announce next month that he will run as an independent candidate in Lon- gueuil riding. At a press conference called to' announce his plans in view of the April 8 federal election, Mr. Sevigny said Wednesday "I have not yet decided my per- sonal course of action." Formerly associate minister of national defence im the Pro- gressive Conservative cabinet, he resigned Feb. 9 in a dispute over defence policy. Wednesday he repeated ear- lier statements that Canada has specific commitments toward the North Atlantic Treaty Or- ganizaion "that we must re- spect." : These commitments could only be discharged if certain weapons, such as the Bomarc STATUE FINDS HOME LONDON (CP) -- It looks as though Sir Jacob Epstein's con-| troversial statue "Ecce Home" has found a resting place. The six-ton representation of Christ --rejected by patrons of Selby) Abbey, Yorkshire, as "hideous| in the extreme" -- may be} erected in the grounds of St. Paul's Cathedrai. missile and CF-104 fighter- bomber, were equipped with short-range nuclear warheads "of a tactical or defensive na- ture." DISCUSSES UNITY Turning to other details of the program on which he -will run if he decides to run, Mr. Se- vigny said Canada is experienc- ing "a grave crisis" on the issue of national unity. "Jean Lesage (premier of Quebec) said recently that Con- federation has reached the hour of last chance. He was right." "| |. If we wish to arrive at a climate of unity by 1967, we lmust adopt total measures at once to dissipate the mood of uncertainty and worry that now prevails in various parts of Can- jada."" He said he advocates immedi- ate formation of a school of bi- lingualism in Ottawa for' all civil servants or employees of Crown corporations, and of a national unity council to "study. land correct the inequalities or SEWING MACHINES REPAIRED ! ! Any Make or Model @ Reasonable Prompt. Service WARNER WILLIAMS SERVICE CENTRE 17-B BOND E. _ 725-3531 | injustices where they exist. and) receive the grievances or sug-' gestions of Canadian citizens." He also favored a_ royal commission on_ biculturalism, headed by a judge of the Su- preme Court or a_ university dean, Other platform planks would include a distinctive national flag, recognition of O Canada as the national anthem and dis- tinctive Canadian decorations, Mr. Sevigny said the Diefen- baker government has done more than any other in the his- tory of Canada to promote har- mony and remove imequalities between the country's two ma- jor cultural groups, but the Con- servative party "now needs to be completely reorganized." TO Ancus-Graypon CARPET COMPANY 282 King W ' 728-9581 RUG & CHESTERFIELD CLEANING Our experts will clean your carpets in your horne or in ou plont ee SPRING BEGINS WITH A DREAM A 12. Spark a tired Winter os OF A DRESS 98 Value New Plaid Cotton Knit wardrobe with a_ new plaid cotton knit ... and save! This versatile little one- Shop Walker's Where Good Taste in Fashion Is Not Expensive WALKER'S OSHAWA SHOPPING CENTRE piece dress can be worn from now on. Fashioned of comfortable 2-ply cotton knit -- lined to hold its shape. Choose Apricot or Aqua plaid in sizes 7 to 15. 728-4626 ee ern ANNOUNCING THE NEW Now you can get the real taste you've been look- ing for ina King size cigarette m If you're look- ing for more taste, join the many Canadians who have discovered there's more to taste... more to enjoy in Buckingham Kings w Get the real taste of a real cigarette. >a a ii ) Juckingham RExercpourrsy neaesoy ny PHILIP MORRIS & CO. LIMITED BK-162A

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