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At present the danger of high wages is the added â€"strain put on price control; and without price control the gain of high wages are apt to be nullified by inflation. (some schools of thought believe differently, believing price control should be lifted in order to give ~~industry the proper chance to expand.) _ Besides, there is the danger that increased wages in the underâ€" . trades. will, ctfiate a shortage of. nxperienced manpower. in other important trades and professions. â€"â€"EDITORIAL These figures are a disappointment to the mining industry, and a depressing factor affecting the general ecomnomy of Ontario. Just when it was hoped and expected, following the war, that mining would regain its preâ€"war position, and expand still further, it had to contend wtih handicaps that were placed upon it by unwise governâ€" mentâ€"action. On all sides the dire results emanating from the exâ€" isting Ottawa policy are being manifested. A prosperous Canada caunnot be achieved when industry is shackled mstead of encouraged by progressive legisiation. One discouraging feature of the situation is the serious loss which is reflected by the return to dollar parity. In comparison with Octâ€" ober of last year, Porcupine is the only field to show improved recovâ€" ety in that month, and that was slight â€" from $8.07 to $8.16. Eviâ€" dently, where possible, some of the producers had‘ slightly raised the grade of ore treated in order to make up for the loss of $3.50 per ounce in revenue. All the other districts, however, reveal the adverse effect which the return to perity has â€"had upon results of operations. Average reoovery was down in these areas, as follows: Kirkland Lake dropped from $11.19 to $10.06; Matachewanâ€"Sudbury from $3.51 to $3.36, and Northwestern Ontario (including Little Long Lac, Patricia, Red Lake and other areas) from $12.33 to $10.29 per ton. The overall loss for Ontario was 48 cents per ton, quite an item when considered with the rising costs of operation. PREVENT DEPRESSION PLAN An international plan is under way now to prevent depression. Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States are preparing forecasts for 12 months ahead on what can be expected in the way of employment, exports, production, public works and private capital. investment. The forecast will be exchanged and action taken to (Sudbury Star) Report of gold production in Ontario for the first 10 months of this year shows a gain of a little better than 12 per cent. over the figures for the corresponding period in 1945. But while this incraese is somewhat gratifying, it is only a drop in the bucket. The margin could have been much greater; would have been greater had it not been for the retarding factors with which the industry had to conâ€" . The automotive industry set the pace for mass production in other industries, and with mass production came higher wages, lower prices and the opportunity for more Americans to enjoy the fruits of progress. Canada, to a certain extent, has the same opportunity. Right now she ranks third in world production. To keep that standâ€" ing she must continually progress, as well as maintain a large domesâ€" tic market. High wages seem to be the answer. . With the dropping of wage and salary controls should come the introduction of minimum wage laws in every trade or class of labour. The employees in any type of work necessary to our economic way of life should not suffer from those peculiar circumstances which have always meant low wages in some classes of work, Their welfare is the welfare of all Canadians, perhaps even more in the futurse than in the past.. HOW GOLD MINES ARE LOSING High wages in the United States created a huge market for automobiles, which in turn brought about scientific improvement in mass production. In turn mass production reduced the cost until owning an automobile was possible to the majority of U. S. citizens. (Preâ€"war statistics were roughly one automobile for every four perâ€" sons in the US. Canada was roughly one car for every eleven In addition, increased wages in the building trades may jump the inflated price of houses still more; and prospective buyers â€" especially exâ€"servicemen â€" will be the victims. However, the case for high wages has its points. Emigration of Canadians to the United States in the past months has reached a new high. Higher wages, together with lower income tax and a higher standard of living is suff!cient inducement for many Canadians to cross the border. In addition, the coal miners average pay of $61.00 a week and up was considerably higher than the pay of the average worker; and, even though it was right that the miners hazardous occupation should be higher paid than most laboring jobs or trades, it nevertheâ€" less was not the kind of condition to create sympathy for John L. Lewis. High wages, mass production and a higher standard of ‘living go hand in hand. Each depends largely on the other The automoâ€" bile is a good â€"caseé in point. Canadian industry can not realize its full productive power if the average Canadian‘s net income is low. Mass production and‘ low prices are possible only when a large market is open; low net wages cut down that market and retards progress in scientific, technological and mass production. Evidently high wages is to be used as the adjuster in labour shortages. However, it seems likely that high wages will continue just so long as the shortage of labour existed. One of the reasons given for the move was the hope that increasâ€" ed wages would lure sufficient workers into the building trades to help alleviate Canada‘s nightmare housing shortage. The same idea applied to other trades experiencing a shortage Of labour. of ihe pubuc be known. The dropping of all wage and salary controls by the Dominicn Government the end of November was little more than an official gesture. Wage control had been shot so full of holes in the past year that it was just a matter of time before it submerged. The power of public opinion is difficult to estimate, but in many political and labor battles it has often been the deciding factor. It is a rather imponderable and incalculable thing, though in the past devade man has made considerable progress â€" by public opinion â€" in developing a yardstick by which public opinion could be measured. In fact, they have been so successful that today the Gallup Poll forecast of a coming event is almost regarded as a cerâ€" In John L‘s case the odds were against him from the start, reâ€" gardiess of Wwhether there was justification in the strike or not. ® Phe public had become fairly well settled to the idea that strikes were about over, and that industry, business and life in general were on their way back to normalcy again. The coal strike gave them a nasty jar. The discomfort the public was threatened with, together with a further shortage of material and the thought of another indefinite workless period for thousands employed in industries dependent on coul all combined to rouse the public‘s indignation against John L. When John L. Lewis called off the coal strike and ordered his United Mine Workers back to the pits he said he was doing it so that the supreme court could be free from "public pressure superinduced by the hysteria and frenzy of an economic crisis."‘ He might well have said that public opinion had given him no alternative. The electors should remember that these candidates have, in all sincerity, offered their services to the town of Timmins. The canâ€" aid@ate: know they cannot all be elected, but in placing their names, pliatforms and policlies before the public they have given the electors an opport:inity to show by their vote just what type of platform they prefer. That in itself is important to the town, and a credit to the candidates. However, in due consideration to the candidates, and to the plattorms they advocate, the voters of Timmins should come out for a 100% vote on December 18. Only by so doing can the wishes in the past couple of weeks and during the first part of next week the candidates have and will lay their platftorms and policies the voters. By election day the electors will be well acquaintâ€" ed with the candidates programs and should have arrived at a decisâ€" leon as to what candidates would best form a municipal government tor Timmins ftor the coming year. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18TH Onmmn.wwm hours of iv am. and 6 p.m. the elestors of Timmins will go to the pells to cast their votes for a 1947 Mayor and Council. The voting lists number 12,540 Timmins residents eligible to vote in the election; 7,425 listed as Public School supporters, and 5.115 as School supporters. ;Mé opinion is a force to be reckoned with. "Right â€"now, may I+say, that in my. appeals, from time to time, I do not.mnâ€" tend to run anyone down; if I mustt imy votes through â€"mud slinging, ‘| paraging, â€" smeary methods, then: I |guess I shall have to do without the r.votuandshannotbeyonruaynrfor f Several of the municipal camâ€" |paigns that have been run in Timmins hsveheenverydmungwmendl The following is a condensed version of Miss Elien Terry‘s speech over CKGB Monday, Dec. 9th. "Ladies and gentlemen:â€" "On this, my eighth year, before the voters of Timmins, I am not, as usual, appeal- ing for the office of Councillor, but (this time) for the office of Mayor; my reason being â€" because I think it is time for a change and the public have given me to understand they feel that The Board of Directors had decided that despite suggestions, holiday meetâ€" ings would be held on Mondays, Dec. 23 and Dec. 30. . The guest speaker on Monday, Decâ€" ember 23, will be Mr. Behie, the well known labor leader and organizer. Ellen Terry Favors Lower Taxes and Reserve He mentioned that while the growth of Lionism has been rather slow in comparison to some clubs it nevertheâ€" less has been very thorough and that only one club in the district had turned in its charter out of 154 clubs which had received charters in the past 25 Lion Stan mentioned that in the aâ€" chievements of community welfare and betterment activities, some clubs may have equaled the local club but cerâ€" tainly none had surpassed it. The T.B, campaign of the Timmins Lions Club is an example for other clubs to fol4 low, it being a pioneer in this type of drive. Mr. Young gave a brief outline Of the purposes and plans of the Home and School Club and Adult Education Group, and explained how they funcâ€" tioned. He hoped he would be given another opportunity of addressing the Lions Club. Lion Stan Fowler summarized the history of Lionism in Canada, particuâ€" larly that of District A 5 in which the local club is located. The guests at the Lions Club meeting Monday night were Mr. Young: of the Home and School Club and the Adult Education Group; and Lion Stan Fowâ€"~ ler,; Deputy District Governor of the Lions. bargaining agency, to decide regarding acceptance of the Company‘s proposâ€" als." "The company has considered many factors in making their proposals and this information has been passed on to the union Negotiating Committee. "It is now the responsiblity of the "The company and the union Negoâ€" tiatory Committees are to meet for further negotiation next Monday, Decâ€" ember 16. "At present the union is holding meetings with union members concetnâ€" ing the company‘s proposals. Lions Club Equalled But Not Surpassed "The Company‘s proposals have been given to the employees Negotiatory Committees today," said Mr. E. L. Lorgmore, General Manager ~of the Hollinger Mine, in a statement issued to the Advance. Company Proposal Now In Union Agency Hands Mine Manager States Vol, XXXI No. 50 Eightâ€"yearâ€"old Andy Painter of Detroit, Mich., dying of throat cancer is celebrating Christmas a little early this year. His eighth brthday w the occasion for the double celebration after doctors had told his paren there was little hopeâ€"of Andy being here for the real Christmas. On the bed are toys and games sent to the doomed boy by friends and rel« atives. In the background is a Christmas tree, gaily decorated. Andy‘s pei dcs peeks up over the bed to show he is part of the party. Dorrupine Mopancse "The one big promise which I am going to make, and which I know I can keep, is â€" to lower your taxes to a more normal stage and if at all possible to build up reserves, Not only will t.he taxos be lowered, but they will be it in the most efficient manâ€" ner ahd to the best advantage of the want no part of them. "As far as promises go, I am making but one. Promises are very easily made by candidates in any election, but â€" are they kept? "In offering my servlces again as a candidate for the Public School Board, I would summarize my principal unrealized objectives for the near future as being the following: the expansion of our school accommodation to adequately ‘provide for kindergarten classes, auxiliary classes, and specialized work classes in the senior grades. I shall work to attain these, if elected. H S. BAYNE (a newcomer in the political field). "Improving of roads would be of benefit to both Timmins automobile ownâ€" ers and business men alike; and, pushing the completion of a road from Sudâ€" bury to Sault Ste. Marie would be of great benefit to this district. "Those are some of the points I would stress, and in my reâ€"eléction the electors of Timmins could rest assured of my unstinted efforts towards improvâ€" ing the welfare of the town. E. B. WEKR Candidate for Public School Trustee. "For the past twenty years I have taken an active part in Timmins young people‘s affairs and it has made me realize only too well the importance of havâ€" ing our coming generat.ion raised in proper surroundings and with a chance to . (Continued on Page Four) ‘"Tourists are always looking for something unique when they visit this listrict, and I‘m certain there are enough people in Timmins and district who would be interested in making extra money. as record crops grown in the Cochrane district have proved, this district could well do with expert agriculâ€" tural advice and training. "I am offering myself as a candidate for councillor solely because of the wishes of my friends, who feel I have the necessary qualifications and the proâ€" per attitude towards civic affairs. "I believe in attracting new industries to Timmins, in developing new roads that will open up the district. In fact, I have in mind at present a plan for ppening of the Monteith School for handicrafts in winter and an Agricultural School in summer. â€"â€" Advertising, of course, has been solicited, but all candidates, regardless of whether they have paid for space in this paper or not, were invited to express their opinions. WM. DORAN Councillor 1946 _ ‘"‘I feel that as viceâ€"president of one of Timmins‘ largest tax~â€"paying firms I realize only too well the need for getting value for one hundred cents out of very dollar collected in taxes. The ratepayers can rest assured on that point. In the belief that Wednesday, December 18, is one of the most important dates in the calendars of Timmins, and that the decision made by the electors on that date will affect their welfare throughout 1947, this and the‘ last issue of the Advance has devoted FREE use of the news columns for any candidates who wish to express their policies and views. Theâ€" Kiwanis ~Crippled â€" Children‘s Clinic, under the direction of Dr. A. W. Farmer, which was held at the Porâ€" cupine Health Unit Monday and Tuesâ€" ady, treated over 85 crippled children from the Timmins district. The Clinic was a decided success, and the visiting staff were high in their praise for the organization and the speedy handling of the cases by the Kiwanis and the Porcupine ~Health Unit. ... . â€"_ while the finail conclusions of the Clinic have not yet been received, it is known that a great‘ many of the childréen could be helped.: Over 85 Children Examined at Cripp!â€" ed Children‘s Clinic Candidates Speak! TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 1946 40 z2larms, three of them false, with a total estimated damage of $601.75, was Fire Chief Stanley‘s report for Novemâ€" ‘ber. Manpower attendance at fires for the permanent force was 336, and for the volunteer firemen 1M. Grants â€"passed by council at their last meeting included the balance of $1500 in the $3000 grant made to the grant of $750 to the Volunteer Fire Brigade; and the grant of $500 to the Miss Mary Cunick was appointed new payroll clerk for the town at per the regular salary schedule. Grants Passed By Council 40 Fire Alarms For Nov. Chief Reports The Mobile Unit is operating from No. 1 Air Command, Trenton. Timâ€" mins is the northern end of the "The response for recruits has been good in Timmins," Fâ€"L Watson said. "We have had over 30 contacts .on our first day, and six applications." The Unit is recruiting ground crew only for the Permanent Force. Reâ€" cruits must be between the ages of 18 to 25 with Jr. Matric or equivalent. However, chaps with Grade 10 educaâ€" tion with experience in the trade apâ€" plied for will be considered Exeservicemen will be given full conâ€" sideration for experience and service: they will be considered up to 25 years plus their years of active service. An RCAF Mobile Recruiting Unit, in charge of Fâ€"L F. Watson and FPâ€"O J. Hynds, is located in room 3 of the Municipal Building from Wednesday, Dec. 11 to Friday, December 13th. Recruits Response Good In Timmins Following is a list of candidates from which Timmins electors will make their choices in the municipal election, Wedâ€" nesday, December 18. FOR MAYOR Miss Elien Terry, principal J. E. Bruncette, sales supervisor. FOR COUNCILLOR (six to be elected) Herbert S. Bayne, engineer Leo Delvillano, mailman LISTS OF CHOICES FOR LOCAL VOTRS December $th, Mr. J. C. Burwell, 64 Eim Street North, walked into the ofâ€" fice with some pansies. We believe this is a record for this type of flower Pansies in December E. J. Laakso, manager _J. F. McNamara, miner Ray L. Stevenson, salesman Philip Fay, diamond drill setter William Ackroyd, miner Urbain Aubry, miner J. E. H. Chateauvert, gentleman Martin Hugh McCourt, electrician Wm. Roberts, miner George Webber, mine captain J. P. Bartleman, gentleman FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TRUSTEES (three to be elected) Roy W. Hardy, accountant Haroldâ€"B. Kidd, salesman Arthur T. Skelly, miner Bevprley E. Weir, mine inspector "The regrettable financing which they speak of in my term of office resulted in a lower average tax rate than ever before in the history of the town. That rate is 56.01 mills. No othâ€" ery mayor or council can claim that distinction. That regrettable financing has resulted in a reduction in the municipal debenture debt of over half a million dollars. It has resulted in the town reducing its rate of interest at banks from five to four per cent in the past four years. "It has resulted in us selling debenâ€" tures at two and threeâ€"quarters per "Blabbermouthed politicians who like to play politics for the sake of playing politics have shouted this year about high taxes. They have misjudged the intelligence of the voters and counted on the words "high taxes" to throw out aâ€" mayor and council merely beâ€" cause that same body had the courage to increase taxes when increased taxes were necessary. They have talked about the "regrettable state of municipal ‘"However, I intend to stand on my past record and on my future proâ€" gram. I feel much has been accomâ€" plished while I have been Mayor of Timmins. I feel that I can still serve and still do more to help our town grow and prosper. "I am glad that I will again have the opportunity to seek office through the vote of the people. The only thing which proves a problem to me is that I have been married for 14 years and have never had a fight with my wife. Thus I am unprepared and don‘t know how to fight with a woman, particularâ€" ly during an election. "Ladies and gentlemen of the radio audience, ratepayers and tenants of the Town of Timmins: The following are condensed verâ€" sions of Mayor Brunette‘s radio adâ€" dresses in kis campaign for mayor of Timmins for 1947. (Wed., Dec. 13, 6 to 6.15 p.m.) A singâ€"song was held with songs apâ€" pearing on lantern slides. Jimmy Ormâ€" ston was a guest of the Y‘s Men‘s Club and rendered a number of beautiful plano selections. Payâ€"Asâ€"Youâ€"Go Mayor â€" Brunette‘s Slogan _ Fireman Albert Odete showed an inâ€" teresting film on the mining and refinâ€" ing of gold ore in this district. The film was made by the National Film Board, Ottawa, and gave a graphic description of gold mining in its entireâ€" ty. The Timmins Y‘s Men‘s Club held their regular. meeting. in the Grand Hotel on Monday evening, with Frank Dawson presiding. Initial plans for the holding of a Christmas party for some of the city‘s children were made. The party will be held during the weekâ€"end preceding Christmas. Mining Film Of District Interesting Mrs. Parnell, injured in a fall on the icy ~street, informed council that she was not satisfied with the insurance company‘s decision. The meeting aâ€" greed that the insurance company be asked to reâ€"consider Mrs. Parnell‘s case. Mr. Doran proposed the. purâ€" chase of an automatic sander as presâ€" ent handâ€"sanding is not adequate for a town of this size. The Timmins Recreational Commitâ€" tee requested a meeting with the town council to plan for the securing of a Recreational Director in coâ€"operation with the Department of Education, aud to. plan a program of recreation and education for the youth of Timmins. The Council agreed to hold the meeting in the Council Chamber at 7 p.m. Friâ€" day, December 13th. The first business was a request from the Y‘s Men‘s Club. They submitted a Board of Directors for the Y. M. C. A. and asked for a grant. As there was no budget available for such a grant the 1946 council wished to go on reâ€" cord in recommending that consideraâ€" tion be given in the 1947 budget to this body by ‘the new council. The business on the agenda for the council meeting Wednesday, Decemâ€" ber l1ith, was dealt with swiftly and without a dissenting voice. â€" Mayor Brunette presided. In attendance were Councillors Terry, Fay, McDermott, Doran and Roberts. The following officers were elected at Golden Beaver lodge, A. F. A. M. at last nights meeting. W.M. K. Stubbs; S.W. R. Chalmers: J.W. W. G. McHugh: Chaplain B. E. Service; Traesurer, S. A. Gadsby; Secâ€" retary, A. Barrett. Council Move Swiftly In Covering Agenda "Collective Bargaining Should be in Good Faith‘ Union OrganizerDeclare: Masonic Lodge Elects Officers cent this year. In previous years they were sold at more than four per cent. . "Is that bad management? f In our first year after the war, the . council and I were faced with a prob«= . lem of supplying services which had â€" not been given during the. war. There . were roads to repair, equipment to re« _ place, sewers to instal, watermains to . provide, streets to ~dust,â€" houses for . veterans, a snowloader, gravel loa;ler. cement mixerâ€"these last items to mit ug to do our own work at J,m cost than normmally spent with qm- tractors. These things cost money. o We could have debentured for many of them. We could have asked next year‘s council to help pay for them. We could ‘have asked every councilt for the next ten years to pay for them. But we realized that next year‘s colunâ€" cil will have added problems. We kfiow that our town is growing and the . problems are growing and more and . more services must be given. We would â€" be building a tremendous debt for ‘fuâ€" â€" ture councils. We faced the problem, I am pleased that there were memâ€" bers of council who attended meetings _ and had the courage to support the . policy of payâ€"asâ€"youâ€"go. We have paid. . But we have only paid once. And we . have paid no interest and provided no . future debt for future counclls. :Wo shouldered our responsibilities and if . that is bad management, then we m guilty of bad management, But we . didn‘t play politics. In the mafter of wartime houdnc, we took the bull by the. horns ‘M provided homes for our boys, We the initiative when it was needed. 4 Icansayatthlsumetha,t ion of Canada‘ with basemients ifl Tak. m ¢ ooR on td A,.“\._" 2 oo tm t id d 22 s o BPR rerng d ie a S y To s t o a d 2 es o 3 Ni se s uts 3 ‘ ho esd# m ELNAE 4+ Pb iB time houses. It was secured hard work and not politics. M ate 60 of the 100 wartime houses with fullâ€" sized basements, at ‘slight extra @ost (Continued on Page Plive) Rt. Hon. J. L. Ilsley, leaves fina‘nce department, to become new minifiter of justice. Défence Minister ABEotf. assumes finance portfolio. Members present at the meeting were . Mrs. E. A. Smith, Mrs. F. A. "Bang" Robinson, Mrs. E. Reid, Mrs. J. SUulliâ€"_ van, Mrs. Pond, Mrs. B. Buell, Mrs, O. Carter, Mrs. C..Caverley, Mrs..J. es, Ms. Roy Hardy, Mrs. B. Harrigon, . Mrs. A. L, Hartman, Mrs. H. Hudgzon, Mrs. H. Kelneck, Mrs. Charles Leppan, Mrs. 8. Mitchell, Mrs., Len Lumb a.nd Mrs. "Bim‘" Sturgeon. The Kinettes are devoting consider able time to the making of la.yett for V O. N. work. ~‘The results brought in by boxes placed in stores andâ€"eating plgf in the district were mentioned," i sa very worthy cause, and your spar pennies and silver coinâ€" help to ad;i C substantial fund. #.. _A report was given on the work done recently for the shelter.â€" Curta‘n mgaâ€" terial had been purchased and mads up. into curtains for the playroom anu 3 dormitories. Plans were made for the buying of Christmas gifts for the children of the shelter, with Mrs. Roy Hardy and Mrs. Len Lumb placed in charge. Councillor Philip Fay announced that Timmins will have five openâ€"air rinks this year in addition to the Arena for the youngsters to play hockey on. The five openâ€"air rinks are at: Gillies Lake, Moneta School, Southern Ave., Holy Family School and O‘Neill Townsite. The Kinettes held their regular ing last night in the Grand Hotel, KINETTES PLAN XMAS FOR SHELTER 5 Openâ€"air Rinks For Youngsters A joint conference of all union rep« resentatives of District No. 8, which embraces Ontario, Quebec and Man«â€" itoba mines and effecting approximate« . ly 35,000 miners is scheduled to be held . in Timmins December 21st and Mcem-o;; Mr. Pat Conroy, Secreatryâ€"Treasurer . of the Canadian Congress of Labor will | attend the meeting. 3 ‘"‘The union feels that when the state» ment has been made to the public be« fore advising the union the companies involved show little or no respect for collective bargaining." Leo "Buck" Behie, international organâ€" _ izer of Local 241, Mine Mill and Smel«â€" _ ter Workers Union, gave the Advance the following statement. Said Mr. Behie: "The union is deal«â€" -; ing wtih eleven mines in the Porcuping . Camp to negotiate wage increases. "Collective bargaining is supposed to be done in good faith as set out in Orderâ€"inâ€"Council No. 1003. Concerning the 10 cent an hour in« crease for Porcupine miners which was announced Tuesday by some mines, Mr. ”‘0“"(‘.'“:3 * E_ BRYV