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NASTY MEASURES BUT NICE MEN


— Plainly now it will only


WE have just, had a week or so when coalitions have been all the rage, f or a few days we had a hand­ ful or Conservative MPs talking about a national government, the “Times joined in. seemingly favouring such a propo­ sition. at Westminster gossipers buzzed and l o b b y correspondents prowled around taking opinions. The correspon­ dence page of tile "Times'' carried a number of letters from non-politi­ cians criticising narrow­ minded politicians who were not. enamoured of the idea. It also had a


arise again after the elec­ tion if there is anything like a stalemate between the two main parties. Personally I do not think that likely to occur. But I should be a 'fool not to recognise at least that unhappy possibility.


FICTION


Wellington put it, "the Queen's government must be carried on.’’ an administra­ tion would have to be formed.


What happens then? As


letter from me pouring a certain amount of cold water on the idea and its perpetrators.


leaders. Mr Wilson. Mi- Heath and Mr Thorpe have all said, in fairly catceorical terms, that they arc not seeking alliances.


Now all three party


needs today is policies, not alliances of politicians, but


In fact what Britain


there are two points which should be made about coali­ tions right at the begin­


and beliefs. There is an im­ plied assumption that these


ning. First. parly allegiances


are petty, despicable things which should lie jettisoned at the first sign of danger by all right-thinking men and women. Frankly, why? In m.v case the Conservative Party and its principles and beliefs represent something I nave supported and worked for since I was a schoolboy.


COMPROMISES


thousands of others, party workers and voters in Clitli- eroc and every other con- stiuiencv in the land. Ex­ actly similar considerations


The saline goes for


stiu’e. Oil entering them: who defers to whom, and who shall be leader. During their course: as to what is more important, country, party or Hie preservation or


the coalition itself? None of these problems,


end? ill wartime the approaching end of hostili­ ties heralded tile end of inter-partv co-operation, but in peacetime it is by no means as simple as that.


however. approaches ni maiiiiitudc the greatest ol all _ how docs a coalition


DUTY


allies of today become the enemies of tomorrow, would it not lie nicer to compromise a little longer, and sla.v in office of course, and not put all to risk again


Put crudely, how do the


certain measures through tile House of Commons.


vance by tlic people who sent them there. Nor should Mr Mellish, the Labour


That was decided in ad­


Chief Whip, complain about “crazy Nationalist., and silly Liberals." as if Uu y bud in


some way let him (i0wn per­ sonally. They owe him no duty, and no doubt could apply the same adjectives to some of liis actions.


Westminster to preserve a Labour Government in office, however rocky its majority or minority.


They were not sent to


at tile hustings? For what politicians have


agreed may not have found favour with the public.


booths that the complexion of the government is deci­


For it is in the polling


complaining that Conserva­ tive and Liberal MPs have made it impossible for tbe present Government to put


ded. It's no use Mr Healey


add. was I. More important though, however one inter­ prets the votin, figures. 1 was not sent to Westminster as a Conservative with an understanding that once there I could, if ] fell like it. negotiate with either the Liberal or Labour parties, or perhaps members of both, to produce a lowest common denominator government led by Mr X. .sufficiently pliable to lie acceptable lo all.


Neither. I noed hardly


idea of a pre-election coali­ tion, if it was ever alive, lias died.


Iii Hie la>: lew weeks the


lie summoned to Bucking­ ham Palace and then return to Downing Street. A great deal would depend upon who that person might be. Fairly obviously it would not be Mr Wilson, Mr Heath or Mr Thorpe. Equally ob­ viously the process would not be a matter of hours, but days, perhaps weeks. Perhaps during that time party realignments might take place.


Someone would have lo


at constituency level should take place. For now that parties are set out on ballot papers no one can shelter behind Hie polite fiction


Perhaps also consultation


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FOUNDERS’ DAY SERVICE


THERE was a large atten­ dance at CUtheroe Parish Church for the annual commemoration service of


the foundation of Clitheroe Royal Grammar School for boys.


procession to the church. The service which was con­ ducted by the vicar, the Rev. John Hudson, assisted bv the Rev. N. D. Walton, of ' Trinity Methodist Church, and Fr. E. X. Willoughby, parish priest of SS Michael and John’s.


All the boys walked in


bv head prefect Peter N. Wrench, and the second by the headmaster, Mr Gerald Hood.


The first lesson was read


of Blackburn Cathedral, the Very Rev. Lawrence Jack- son. He spoke on faithful­ ness in every aspect or life.


Preacher was the Provost BEGGS—JOSELIN


Whalley Methodist Church turned out on Friday to see the wedding of the daugh­ ter of the former Methodist Minister. Miss Christine Ellen


Villagers and members of


that he or she is elected simply as the MP for his constituency, irrespective of party.


consideration of personali­ ties would be the policies to be adopted by such a government, and how they squared with one's own political beliefs. I hate to say it. but I can see no way round the inconvenient be­ lief that such a government and such a leader should lose little time in putting it­ self and its policies to the country for llie endorsement it would not in fact have received.


More important than any


floor-length veil and carried gold roses, stephanotis and


Wendy Tulip, (.bridegroom's cousin i. who wore an Edwardian - style lemon-


bridal gladioli. The bridesmaid was Miss


Joseiin, only daughter of the Rev. E. S. Josclin and Mrs Joscline, of 80 Warbreck Hill Road. Blackpool, re­ turned to Whallcv for her marriage to Mr Alan Beggs, elder son of Mi’ and Mrs W. .1. Beggs, of Lantern Cot­ tage East View. Pendleton. The bride is a graphic de­


signer and the bridegroom a salcs executive. Given away by her father,


the bride wore a white full- length dress of white spot­ ted organza with a niched bodice. It had full sleeves, a full skirt with a frilled liem and a ruffied neck and


waistline. She had a headdress c.


appiy to the Labour and Liberal parties. Why should any of us be expected to give up our beliefs, as each represents a sincerely held view of how Britain should best be run. not in the in­ terests of one party alone but of everyone? The fact that wc disagree with cac-h oilier, and sometimes with­ in each political party, is


not the point. Secondly, the nature of


coalitions themselves. In­ evitably they arc compro­ mises both of men and measures. Save in wartime they do not always bring out the best in men. but fre­


of Llovd George and Ram­ say Macdonald arc not ki'ndlv. Both ruined them­ selves and their parties for


quently the worst. Even today the memories


V " 1


a generation or more, and. this is the most important point, dul not produce good government. For the record, and in more recent history. I disapproved s trough of the attempted Hoat.li- Thorpc compromise after the final declaration of the polls in March. Naturally, from their very


SUNDAY SCHOOL PRIZEWINNERS m M - ALTHOUGH *hr had never n a a n


Sister Jean Pells decided to hare a o | o / e i i c o i i r a i / e in e n ■


"I J r t t l small white flowers with a


spotted organza dress with lemon floral headdress. She


carried a pomander of white Marguerite daisies.


Begins bridegroom’s brother and’ 'the ushers were Mr Robert Thompson and Mr


Best r..vn was Mr John


Graham Robbins. The service was conduc­


ted by the Minister the Rev. J. R. Butcher, and Mrs E. Wilkinson was organist.


Whallev Abbey, the couple left for a honeymoon in


After a reception at


Scotland. Future residence is 122


Bawdlands. c l i t i i c r o e . photograph: W. Talbot.


Blackburn.


they should persue their academic cai cers with honesty, diligence and in­ tegrity. Mr Jackson added that these qualities should also be applied to their everyday life.


He told the boys that


service were the deputy Mayor of the Ribble Valley. Conn. Tom Robinson and Mrs Robinson, and the Mayor of Clitheroe, Coun.


Among the guests at the


Leo Wells and Mrs Wells. Organist was Mr Charles


Myers. *' No licence


J. Wilson (21), of Darkwood Crescent, was fined £5 by the Ribble Valley magis­ trates for driving a motor cycle without having a driv­ ing licence. He pleaded guilty by letter, explaining that it had been an over­


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nature, coalitions produce half-baked solutions and I do not believe that half- baked policies are the answer lo Britain's pi'ob leiiLs. Almost. everyone agrees that no government, is" in for an easy time for the next, year or so. equally so, measures may well have lo be touch and un­ pleasant.


LEADER


climate ''give away’’ policies are likely to be impossible.


In the present, economic


I nice amiable woolly-bear men who have given up their be-


be made more palatable by being put into practice by


Docs anyone really think that nasty measures would


I liefs to share office with oilier nice amiable woolly- bear men who have given up their beliefs too? There are difficulties about coalitions at any


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St Leonard's Church. Down- ham. on Saturday of Miss Pamela Lonsdale and Mr Stuart Deson, only son of Mr and Mrs R. Dyson, of Wesley Street.. Kabdcn.


The wedding look plnro at


DURING the Sunday nmrn- iua family service at. Wlialloy Parish Church, the vicar I t he Rev. R. A. Harpur pre­ sented the. annual atten­ dance prizes to 43 children from the Sunday school.


well-attended service, and the curate, the Rev. G. A. Parker, also took part.


The vicar preached at the


them. " Glorious things of Thee arc spoken." and a Sunday school s c h o l a r . Pamela Smith, read the lesson.


The choir sang the an­


Bible is a must for this camp


A CHRISTIAN camp-mainly for young Pe°Plc; at which adults and families will be welcome. Is being organised from Friday, July 10th to Sunday, the 21st


at Buck's Farm. West Bradfoid. ' The camp uiU cater lor Bible study, and at an


curate. Mrs Harpur and the vicar with some of the children who received prizes.


Our picture shows the Off-licence J - fo


AN application by Alan ♦James Robinson for an “ofT*’ licence for a supermarket in Water Street. Ribchcster, was granted, subject to con­ ditions, at the Ribble Valley Licensing Transfer Sessions.


a small supermarket, grocery and general village shop and there was no other off- licence in the village.


Mr Robinson said he had


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JUNIOR children from St Mary's RC School, Chipping (seen In our picture), had a full programme when they —visited York, with-their, head­


master, Mr B. MelllOS' After a conducted tour of


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the Minster they walked along The Shambles to the rivet: for a pim,,. juricli. A


trip down the river as far as tha palace of the Arch­ bishop of York was arranged for the afternoon, followed visit to the -castle


by ft


lowed by ice-cream and - orange la ft York civlo com­


Museum where some time was spent. A flsh-and-chlp tea fol­


pleted an enjoyable day. On the same day the


Infants were taken to Black­ pool Zoo for the afternoon. Although it mined all the


time, the children didn't let it spoil their day and en­ joyed a ride on the minia­ ture railway and a visit ta the bird house.


There were no objectors to the application.


the large Christian fellow­ ship surrounding the Pendlc area, bat anyone within striking distance is welcome


aivl various other organised activities during the week­ end, with responsible adult supervision. There will lie no charge,


to join. There wi: 1 be inertings


evening meeting, and in the afternoon, he is to lead a talkback programme.


be free. Groups of campers will be carrying out witness work on Clitheroc market and in the villages.


Saturday afternoon will


buts everyone must take their own camping equip­ ment. food, clothing alK*


B. Clark have planned a comprehensive programme.


loolwcnr and a Bible. Organisers. Mr and Mrs


On Friday- evening, there is a Christian gospel group from Kendal and Mr -Mail Sadler, of Colne, will be llic speaker. On Saturday, Mr Jim Wilkinson, of Tbii'sk, will be speaking at a morning


gin with a prayer meeting, leading up to a formal ser­ vice of worship, led by Mr Howell Jones, of Clitheroc. The camp will conclude in tlie afternoon with a ser­ vice of dedication and com­ munion.


Sunday morning will be­


AT the Ribble Valley Licensing Transfer Sessions


the music, singing and dancing licence for Long- ridge Civic Hall was trans­ ferred to the Ribble Valley Council.


Appointed headmaster


AFTER three months as acting headmaster of Hapton school, a former Rimington man officially look over as head this week. Mr David Brennan, who


now lives in Lancaster Drive. Padiham. took over when the former headmaster died of a heart attack in March. Mr Brennan had previously


ter of Mr and Mrs R. 11. l.nnsdale. of Moorside Farm. Wore ion. was given away by her father. She wore an Empire-line


Tile bride, younger daugh­


Car driver misjudged speed of


motor cycle


model gown of French crepe, featuring a boatshnpc neck­


line and a dip train. An Italian-st.vlc headdress com­ pleted the ensemble and she carried a bouquet of pink roses. alstrocmeria and stephanotis. Matron of honour was Mrs


been deputy head since join­


Whalley C. of E. School for four years and Rosegrovc Secondary School for a year. Mr Brennan <3D is an


ing the stalT in 1970. Before that he taught at


old boy of Clitheroe Gram­ mar School. He is a keen sportsman who until the mid-1960s played cricket for Clitheroe and Read and football for the Parish Church team in the CUth­


croe Amateur League. For tile past eight years


he has served on the Pendlc Area Football Committee and managed the team which won tile tronliv tyvo seasons ago. He sang with Clithcroc


Oneratic and Dramatic Society until four years ago.


BECAUSE or its speed, » motor cycle concerned in an accident in Whalley Road. Clithcroe. could be said to have been being flown, rather ilian driven. Mr Wil­ liam Greenwood, defending, told the Ribble Valley magistrates.


Patricia Taylcr, bride's sis­ ter who wore a blue floral dress and a white picture hat, trimmed with blue ribbon, and she carried a bouquet of pink roses and alst-rcemcria. The junior bridesmaid was


He added that the other vehicle, a car. was pushed back 15 yards by the impact and he produced a photo­ graph showing damage which had resulted.


Miss Joanne Taylor, bride's niece, who wore a white broderie - anglaisc dress trimmed with blue ribbon and carried a pomander of


Bonnet and the ushers were Mr Eric Greenwood and Mr Henry Taylor.


pink roses. Best man was Mr Stephen


formed by the Rev. F. E. Chard and the organist wns Mrs W. Todd. A reception was held at the Stirk House Hotel. Gisburn. Photograph: Wally Talbot and Sons, Blackburn.


Tlie ceremony was per­


senting John Walker (lot, dumper driver, of Kemple View. Clitheroc, who admit­ ted driving . a car without due care.


Mr Greenwood was repre­


Walker waited to allow two vehicles to pass before making a right turn. He saw the motor cyclist some distance away and con­ sidered there was time to proceed, hut made an error of judgment.


Mr Greenwood said


was also fined £10 on eacli of two summonses relating to defective tyres, which he also admitted.


Walker was fined £15. He


A DAY OUT IN YORK FOR CHIPPING YOUNGSTERS f. i l


T IT i TICKETS /or a raffle organised by fill


—but not before Mrs Lucy Du fly. <1 purchase. Pictured with her are. irol


officer; Nursing Auxiliary Jacquclin-1 Blenkinship. The sfc|


HOSPITAL OPEN DAY ATTRACTS 1,000


VISITORS flocked to Cl.th- eroe Hospital on Saturday and helped to raise o\er


£100 for the hospital. The event, organised by


tile Friends of Chthcroe Hospital, attracted about 1 000 people—anions Uiem former Matron Miss Vera


Johnson, who took chance to renew old acquaintances with patients


and stafi- Ofhcr VIPs included


Lancashire Area H«iW' Administrator. Mr Harry


Harding; Blackburn DistrM Health Administrator. Mi L. Baniford: Blackburn Principal Officer. Mr Jack Annitage; mid Semor Geriatric Nursing Officer, Mrs Ethel O'Brien.


around the stalls, children were kept happy "hh games and rides mi ponies owned by Mrs Vera Brown, of Chatburn Road, sec.ctary


While adults shopped of the Friends.


' offered t« the County Coun­ cil by the Duchy of Lan-


DINKLINCr Green Farm, near Chipping, lias been


castor.The county furl her edurs- ’tlon RUb-committee has re­


commended that the tenancy should be acquired to prov'de extra educational facilities ♦dr the Lancashire College


WHEN it-


in(l it in Paul's S Loir MI knows U'h|


For a I Saturday, yucca. Or- OJirr


cousin. St­ thr


of-Agriculture- . The farm will probably be­


come a v a 11 a 1) 1 e nrXt February. •


and S. Gordon, til Even KI A "1


the faml\ strong /o r |


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