A4 - Wednesday, February 9, 1983 - North Shore News the world outside... By UNITED PRESS CANADA TORONTO — The federal government should stimulate em- ployment, but not at the expense of a larger deficit, says British Columbia Premier ' William Bennett. , “Don't fall into the trap Bennett talks to Canadian Club The premier pointed to - his own government's strong measures in restraining public ex- penditures and balancing the budget. “We'll look to see that the federal level have federal budget another $1 Monday following a luncheon speech to the Canadian Club. OTTAWA — government's spring budget must come up with additional funding for farmers _ struggling with cash shortages and high interest rates, says Glen Flaten, president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. Flaten told reporters he got a “sympathetic hearing” from Finance Minister Marc Lalonde during Monday’s _pre- budget briefing when he The LONDON — Women protestors escalated their campaign against U-S. nuclear missiles in Bntain in a scuffle with Defense Secretary Michact Heseltine who repor tedly was spat on, punched, kicked and knocked to the ground. A total of 93) women were arrested or detained Monday in numerous anti-nuclear protests around the Greenham Common Royal Air Force base where US) cruise missiles are scheduled tu be installed later this LYON Krame Naa wat criminal Klaus Barbie Luecsday taced sia lawsuits by Comeccntration Camp survivors and Che famibes of this victims charging fim wath saeh ALPOURIES 8d suing Vewinh oc taddre ny tee ithe Asc bwity death «anng Bare bore cape tbed froas Serb Aaie tte a abt) tos Serees vol Neoured Wee peo bat beeen war bin hed tov btn Ne obaete eh oc ee SE avrned vinedet « boone Nut hocgot billion.” Bennett said released _for a -serious- Farmers asking for help British women protest U.S. nukes Six civil suits against Barbie ‘A serious mistake’ FROM PAGE A1 “In analyzing the costs and levels of service associated with the fire department,” said Baker somberly, “it was felt by a majority of council members that the mini- pumper program...represe- nts a major budgetary in- crease that we now can ill afford.” Alderman Ernie Crist was the single di vote and argued he could not support such a_ drastic service cut despite the predicted $300,000 price tag in continuing the program. “Council is making a “Essential services for regular fire trucks to manoeuvre through. Actual mini-pumper service in District started about six months ago when District received the truck and hired nine additional firefighting staff to man the vehicle. In justifying council's actions for shelving the firefighters and truck, Baker explained that 1983's $300,000 bill to keep the service ting represents - just the tip of projected future cost to taxpayers. She said that by 1990 operating costs could mount to" “several million dollars”. _reviewed — the have council's sympathy and as Baker said, “we are sorry to have them go, but having analyzed the costs and benefits of this service council must now act.” She also suggested the laid off crew might find work with Vancouver's fire department since “we un- derstand that Vancouver is actively recruiting firefighters.” Meanwhile, council also decided. -the- AE “fate and, according to Baker, the unit will be sold to the highest bidder. PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURNS PREPARED — Competitive Rates bal I i information Yreparding the initial decision to embark on minated and money assault on the problem of our unemployed fellow citizens.” Suggested strengthening the Farm Credit Corp., which provides low in- terest rates on loans to farmers. “We sull think that it is a very fundamental need for farmers,” Flaten said. The CFA also asked for an overhaul of tax regulations to allow farmers to reinvest in other farms alt preferential interest rates and to invest in research projects. year Heselune told Con servative Party members in Newbury near Greenham Common, 90 miles west of London, he would = stage a vocal campaign in suport of the government's Policy. “It was pretty stuff. Heseltine reporters of his with about LOO and shouting as he arms rough told scuffle hissing protestop entered a com hall for the Conservative Party fume Gon munity veitblancc Monutlus prevent a today tn pe yon tao sue nde on Hssasstmation atle mip The fortress prison in Lyons where he held tis wartime ve (irs lu Pagaia. offre uads BUY Cine a M. vday be bd beomp secret said Potavine ¢ He peotiaticnas wWabhy the pew cov aliavae a Bhoslasca ty ee ey Ce sSE HMAC tit mn Veavibasap te Has sony Obae Sy oavethe Nvtre ree un brad fot teabb beta wiper the trea dy Ole yo aes provided by the mini- pumper fill many important tt functions as ambulance and_ provides additional manpower quickly at the beginning of a fire.” ~ He added he will “fight as much as possible against further cuts (in vital ser- vices).” District's scheme mini-pumper originated about three years ago when council members at that time agreed on purchasing the single fire truck — which is half the size of con- ventional firefighting pumpers — to argument existing equipment. Mini-pumpers are used in areas that are often difficult “such a program and the intent over the next 10 years is arto add _two “more —"tnint- pumpers and costs involved with such a program.” Alderman Jim Ball. who said he voted for dumping the service because he feels an obligation to taxpayers, told the News outside council Chambers that even without the mini-pumpers in service, District still has the best and most efficient fire department in the Lower Mannland. Of the nine terminated firemen, at least one stands a chance of remaining em- ployed after the layoff notices take effect March 8. As for the rest of the “pink-slipped” crew, they New car for fire chief WHEN IS a lemon not a fruit? When it's North Vancouver District fire chief's highly unreliable 1978 Ford LTD staff car which councu has discovered ts a mechanic's nightmare. And the price to replace Fire Chief Robert Walker's four-wheeled torment 1s expected to cost about $10,000. 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