Ao - Wednesday, June 27, 1984 - North Shore News Ge editorial page High stakes n the upcoming federal election the biggest test of John Turner’s ability to re-establish the Liberals as a national party could well take place right here on the North Shore. For Mr. Turner to achieve that goal, it’s essential to elect Liberals once again in B.C. For differing reasons, two of the most pro- mising ridings in which to make a start are Capilano and North Van-Burnaby. Whoever wins the Tory nomination in Capilano tonight as successor to retiring MP Ron Huntington will be a rookie candidate with no direct federal election experience. True, he or she will ‘‘inherit’? Mr. Hun- tington’s massive 15,500 majority, won in 1980 over a largely unknown Liberal con- tender, but this time the Liberal candidate is likely to be of a very different stature. Party president Ilona Campagnolo, a North Shore resident, would seem a tempting choice and there are rumors that even Mr. Turner himself might consider running here. Nor should it be forgotten that Capilano was a Liberal stronghold for many years prior to 1974, tended by Jack Davis and the late Jimmy Sinclair . In North Van-Burnaby, Tory MP Chuck Cook’s 1980 majority over Liberal Gordon Gibson was a modest 1,600. Whether such a margin -- even when backed by Mr. Cook’s well oiled riding organization -- would be sufficient defence against a Campagnolo, let alone a Turner, is at least open to question. Certainly, North Shore Tories can take nothing for granted. It’s imperative for Mr. Turner regain a B.C. bridgehead -- and he’s playing for high stakes. Bylaw to blame here’s nothing wrong with Vancouver City council’s morality in ‘‘fining’’ a developer for exceeding zoning regula- tions instead of committing the wanton stupidity of destroying four new homes that are harming nobody — especially as the tough $500,000 penalty will build social housing for the needy. What’s wrong is the bureaucratic inflexibility of a zoning bylaw that creates such ridiculous situations. Display Advertising Classified Advertising Newsroom Circulation Subscriptions 980-0511 986-6222 085-2131 986-1337 960-2707 north shore news CAPUDAY - WHINE ERAY - repay 1139 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, 8.C V7M 2H4 Publisher Pete: Speck Edltor-in-Chiot Noet Wright Associate Publisher Advertising Director Robect Graham Tan traneis Personne! 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He’s crossing a rickety bridge and he’s still only halfway over it. For starters, Otcourse, the’ new Liberal leader must win himself a seat in Parliament. That shouldn't be much of a problem in some foolproof eastern riding like Ottawa- Carleton. lt could be a little trickier should he risk a grand gesture to the West by running in the B.C. riding that looks most promising (Capilano? North Van- couver-Burnaby? Quadra?) - which is why he probably won't. But even going after a perfectly safe seat is a tiresome extra chore for a man with something much more important on his mind Mr. Turner's primary job Is to return the Liberals to power for a further four or five years That's the sole reason why they chose him as thei leader. And on his success or failure hangs not only the party's future but his own as well ae —— NO LOSERS if the Grits are beaten by Brian Mulroney’s Tories, you can bet pretty comfor- tably on the chances of a new Liberal leadership con- vention well before 1988. The party that’s run Canada for 62 of this century’s 84 years didn’t do it by sticking with losers. True, Mackenzie King’s 22-year reign was interrupted in 1930 by R. B. Bennett's ill-fated Tories. But King had already chalked up two terms and he bounced back in 1935 for another 13 years St Laurent bowed out gracefully following his 19457 defeat by Diefenbaker. Ditto lester Pearson after suffer ing two minority governments in ai row Trudeau had three clection victories behind him before being temporary replaced by Joe Clark whom he clobbered 10 months later We f iy YY Yyy Wy Gtr. ts by. Noel Wright The moral: defeated Liberal prime ministers are not encouraged to outstay their welcome. They may be given one more chance, however, provided théy have sufficient earlier credits SURVIVAL GAME Mr Turner doesn’t have AH, MB. TURNER... YOULL BE STAVING WITH US A LITTLE LONGER THIS TIME, | TRUST? f Uy A0/Yy 4 , LY Ly Y Y ¢ | Ln Why John looks a bit tense any such earlier credits. He’s never before been prime minister or led the party in an election. For nine years he’s been absent altogether from public life and the political arena. Moreover, Ed Broadbent is suddenly up on Cloud Nine, happily counting the leftwing Liberal votes that Mr. Turner’s Bay Street image may forfeit to the NDP. If the Liberals lose the election, therefore, Mr. Turner will have a tough job persuading them to follow him patiently in the opposi- tion wilderness for the next four years in the hope he'll do better next time. Unlike Mackenzie King or Trudeau, he doesn’t have that kind of pohtical caphtal at his back. For Grits the game has on- ly one name: winning -- even if Canada’s problems have to wait awhile. So win Mr. Turner must, first time round, to guarantee his own survival Right now it’s enough to make anyone look and sound a bit tense Warn children about strangers OPEN LETTER FO PARENTS Summer vacation is upon us Many of our children wall wish to spend at least some of thes letsure time at parks, They are. of necessity rchant on adults for beaches ct guidance and protection While them numbers are small, we are sadly aware that there are people capabte of Committing serous CHuIbes against VETO Cl citizens, most frequently children As parents let ous apy preaiate the amportanmee of caltnly discussing wath our ohuldren the fiat that while most people are frreodhy and carting. Chere are those who present a danger Ie ots) datficult fo teach children (oO be cespectful aad yet also be very cautious of strangers or individuals who may harm them, as the ap proaches are usually mast deceptive “Help me find my lost child) (oe animal). “Mommy ts sich and sent me to get you, directions. a a tequest tor promise — of ctnployment, money of a sur piss are commonly used lures Only throwgh Close Coen mum ahon can we pascrll «aa fics woth orraahkirg conse chihdren needlessty afracd of all strangers Phyey orreaass undenmstand that they are ain dividuals and if they feel on think that what they are ask ed to dois wrong, they have every fighe to “NO should tell about such incidents and the police should be noufied It Is say They you worth combing children that if they are cover fearful oof need help the Block Parent sign represents legitimate assistance | fron people who have been ap proved by the pole blope bully they alse recognize that the potmenvan isthe fssend ands Comeern ed about them satery Llader one peeseus known sexual offenders oan laws tant bye cons obiaboateal broom hoster mg around school grounds, children’s playgrounds, parks cte unless they are set ving a under sentence In sUpervisnon society (parole. mandatory Supcrvaision) anc Lesteb lions probation or nic ose Stated We thank you tor sharing our comeern and for taking time ota discuss with your children the need for cau Dons, stressing that they should never hitch hike or ic cept rides from strangers Mary sate and happy suminc: our children copay a Dorts Harborne Secretary . 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