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PAGE THREE THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1942 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO IT IS A JOKE (We are beîng assured these days that we are coming 10 the end of Our manpower in Canada. Minis- ters of the crown tell parliament thakîthere are no more single men available for drafting in some districts. Retired Se n are being 4i#exnadiýto register agai~ as they.. btave registered before. The pap- ers are ful of a d v e rtisements for maie and te- m ai1e belp, as.~ well as calis for maie and femnale recruits for the unitormed s e r -. vices. Yet the plain fact is that, on the manpower as well as. other fronts (10 paraphrase the words of John Paul Jones), we "have not yet begun 10 fight. On every hand, in aIl the cîties, towns and villages of the land, there are fit human beings doing jobs that are not essentiai. They are jobs which were considered "ordinary" in the oid easy-going days wbicb preceded this war. But if the war lasts another 1000 days -that is, if it lasts as long again as it bas aiready, we wiii ail gel a useful lesson in wbat is "essen- tial" and what is not. There are some exampies of economic waste so. flagrant as ai- inost to bit one in the eye. Gasoline filing stations clutter up every choice corner, in every town and city. There bas been no attempt aI rationalization along the limes of the British example wbere ahl the ten competing com- panies were forcibly merged, witb -niy one chain of outiets kept Open for retail business. A great corps of officiais bas been brougbt imb being to hold down wages and prices. Yet our wbole systemn of distribution is based, not oniy on duplication, but multiplication of stores and retail outiets. We were the most luxuriously over-served people on eartb be- fore Ibis war. But the service cost a reai economic price. If the war goes on we shahl not be able 10 continue paying that price. JUST BEGINNING The big aircraft factories are astonisbed 10 find tbat tens of tbousands of women wbo were neyer in a factory in Ibeir lives are now doing skiiied work. Tbey are doing it 50 weii that tbey wil N... a j neyer be displaced by men when the war ends. For there are many kinds of that work that women can do better than men. The newspapers have started 10 use girl carriers. Someday we may find ourselves operating the papers, if we operate them at ail, with staffs of old crocks like my- self entirely surrounded by beaut- iful females. Or we may find that the XYZ bureau of the gov- ernment has decreed that there be only one newspaper for eacb city, province, or even for the wbole country. In their bearts newspapermen do not believe that this will hap- pen, even if tbey admit that il could. The point is that it bas got 10 bappen 10 wbole classes of the community if Ibis war is long drawn out. The lawyers, for in- stance, with ail their clerks, would make a sizeable army if mobilized for the argument witb Hitler, rather than for civilianl arguments over property. Dis- cretion suggests Ibat I refrain fromn saying anything about com- p et i ng insurance companies: Switch over 10 war service ahl but skeleton staffs; and in return pay the premiums on insurance policies of everybody in uniform for the duration 0f Ibis war. The insurance companies and the insurance men would not lika that. The point is that ail of us are going 10 have 10 do tbings we do not like 10 do. The sooner we ail accept that basic fact the soon. er we will finish the job. SHIFS, SHIFS, SHIFS In the tirst montbs of tbe pres- ent war, I wrote an article, print- ed in many papers, headed "Planes, Planes, Planes." The point of Ibal article was that air supremacy would be thé real key 10 the winning of Ibis war; Ibat Canada's chief contribution would be 10 supphy tbe men 10 man the planes; but that the real vital need was for Production of air- craf t on a scale not Iben contemn- piated. I ventured the opinion tbat wel would equire aI least' 50,000 planes per year - an opinion whicb was described as ridiculous by some seit-appointed autborities on the subject. Now the lime bas corne wben we bave the planes- for the United States alone wili tumn out more Iban 60,000 planes Ibis year. Our crying need now is for sbips, sbips, and stili more sbips. We need sbips because we bave 10 transport over so many seas, mil- lions of tigbling men and great "MY IUSBAND and the children say that now there's so much money coming in, I should have ail the things I've always wanted." ""But 1 say no thank you!1 My Freddie gave up his job willingly and lives in a tent. The least each of us at home can t4 o is to go without this and that and *-ýUy War Savings Stamps every week so the boys over there will have everything they need for victory." -i Suy War Savings Stumpa fromt banka, pont offices, telephone offces, depart ment stores, druggists, grocera, tobucconis ta, book stores, and other retail stores. masses of munitions and supplies for these men. But we aiso.need sbips, because so many of those we bad, have already been sunk and because more are being sunk each day. It is for this reason that il seems to me that the eyes of ail iNorth America should now be turned 10 Portland, Oregon, where there is an achievement in ship- building, I saw and heard enough ,to know that every shipbuilding authority could with advantage send experts to study the Port- land technique, and 10 apply many of the metbods used there. LANDLUBBER AFLOAT The presiding genius in tbe Portland sbipbuiiding yard is Henry J. Kaiser, who untii a year ago had made bis worid-wide rep- utation as the engineer on huge construction projects. Kaiser has appiied many astonishing inno- vations in sbipbuiiding, for whicb hie was recently awarded the M fiag for outstanding menit from the U.S. Maritime Commission. He is already building ships in 51 days, from keel laying 10 launcbing. This compares with the average of 355 days wbich il took 10 buiid tbe samne sort of sbip in the lasI war. Kaiser Is con- vinced that hie can produce one sbip per month in eacb of bis 75 sbipways, and that bie can reach Ibis level by the end of the pres- ent year. Maybe bie is rigbt. Kaiser literaily brisîles witb ideas and bas plans for the turn- ing ouI of iigbt, crude aircrafti carriers by mass production meth ods and in quantities which wouid change the wbole Pacific war in a matter of months. The point is that Ibese dlaims cannaI be ignored in view of bbc tact that we are reiatively as short of sbips now as we were short of planes in 1939. Since the Jap- anese entered the war, more than 200 Aiiied merchant vessels have been sunk by enemy action. The entire sbipbuiiding program of Great Britain cails for the comp- letion of oniy 170 sbips. From January the IsI 10 May 22nd, the United States actualiy produced 138 sbips. Kaiser dlaims that Ibis production could be doubied in a single montb, if ail ship yards ap- plied bis own mass production methods. Wben Ford said sometbing sim- ilar about mass production of planes, the critics said that the old manIhad better stick 10 auto- mobiles. But the tact is that Ford is now producing the planes, ex- acîly as bie said lie couid. Il may be equaily true that Kaiser is rigbt, espcciaily as hee bimself is already delivering the goods. LABOR AS PARTNERS One of the greatest weaknesses of the Canadian sbipbuilding pro- gram 10 date, bas been failure of tbe management to enlist wbole- beated co-operation of abor on a partnersbip basis. That is why the announcement of the setting up of joint coundils in Vancouver sbip yards is sucb a real step ln the rigbt direction. We need big ships, litIle sbips, steel sbips, wooden sbips and any other kind of sbip that anybody can build. Nor are we confined 10, ships whicb float on the sur- face of the sea. Il may be yet that Ibis war wili be won by airsips-not oniy airsbips for their figbting capacity, but air- craft carrying supplies. Neyer- Ibeless, the vital immediabe need is seagoing vessels. There is no greater patriot than the man or woman who belps 10 buiid a sbip in lime 10 belp win Ibis war. School Trustees HoId Annual Meeting and Discussion at Tyrone The Ratepayers and Trustees Association of Durham County met June 6tb in Tyrone Commun- ity Hall under die cbairmansbip of Mm. W. J. S. Rickard, Shaw's. The main speaker was Mr. M. A. Campbell, Toronto, district secre- tary, wbo spoke ln favor of con- soidated schoois. Mr. Campbell, stressed the tact that«-rural students bave the rigbt 10 secondary educabion and Ibis can oniy be acbieved by consoli- dation. Rural people must, lie said, .t*e the responsibiiity of procur- ing for their cbiidren the educa- tional facilities which is their rigbt and wbicb the Department of Education bas providcd for. Mr. Russell Osborne stressed the necessity. for ural people 10 take an active interest in their cildren's education. H e a 1is o pointed out Ibat teachers in rural districts must be paid bigber sal- aries if the standard 0f education in these districts is to be main- tained. A liveiy discussion took place concemning the various points brougbt up by the speakers. Be- twecn the speakers and discussion periods, severai musical numbers were presented under the direc- tion of Mms. Donald Robb. Biliy Dudley, Tyrone, sang "Foliow the Piough'" and then joined with Gregor Freund in a duel "Roses Overali'". Dorothy Wright, Ty- rone,' sang "If I were a Rose" and the "Victory Song" written by Miss Lena Taylor and Mrs. Reta -udey-Bwmavile TARGET PRÀCTICE "Ah, corne on-gîve nie a chaiwo! 1 joined the Navy to see the world too!" Will Democra Written exclusively for The Stai The author is a native of Hol University, London, Ontario, sp present linguist and interpreter camp at Bo- The incompetence of the French Kings of dealing with questions of reform forced the French fia- tion 10 institute a repubiic. It had 10 act in seif-defense and aboiish- ed the monarchy with the idea of establishing a more efficient rule. It looks as if the present form of democracy born out of the French Revolution is going 10 its doom. In Italy and Germany parlia- mentary rule is a thing of the pas t and in Russia the absolute mon- archy has been replaced by a dic- tatorship of the proletariat. Apart from the fact why and how these changes originated we are now facedwith the phenome- non that dictatorships begin to spread in Europe and in other parts of the globe. We now stand at a point where modemn democracies must choose their course and give considerable thought to the approaching dan- gers threatening them. Freedom is slowiy being ousted by the idea of force. Democracy on Trial We may even go so far to say that if the denlocratic states have no open mind for the causes which make an overthrow of de- mocracy possible force will over- take them. Democracy must sub- mit itself to reform. The sign is on the wali and sooner or later we must accept the challenge. Why are we not honest enough 10 admit that there is an element of truth in criticisms of parliamen- tary activities and the growing discontent in countries under par- liamentary rule. Daiiy the desire for social reform becomes more pronounced. The longer we post- pone this, the dloser we come 10 the day that a strong man will overule us and dictate by force our behaviour. Incompetent Ministers There is no doubt that if de- mocracy disappears, it wiii go under on account of the instabili- ty of the executive authority which in certain countries has be- come serious. In many states ministries change SO often in rapid succession 10 each other that they have litIle time to solve the existing diffi- cuities. France serves as a good exampie. The compiexity of life demands competent men and the modern government is too heavi- ly burdened with responsîbilities to be abie to undergo continuai changes. In severai cases administrative offices are confided to incompe- tent ministers. The European Parliament presents a sad spec- tacle of men of poor abiiity con- trolling great services. Orators Delay Action' Party considerations and politi- cal rivairies oblige ministers 100 often 10 a state of self -def ense and rob them of their time 10 de- YOUR Estate is Different from every other. Many prab. lems are Involved - faniily and financial conditions, requirements and objectives are different. No ofle persan could be expected ta eff.ctively deal with the niany duties required of an, executor. The Sterling Trusts Corporation brings to these problems the comblned experlence of a staff fully quallfled ta administer your estate promptly and efficientIy. Naome as your Executor STERLING TRUSTS - CORPORATION 372 BAY ST., TORONTO -JE _STABLISHýEO 191 icy Survive?' tesnan by C. P. Prinsen, B.A. iland, a graduate of Western peaks six languages and is aI raI the German officer prison )wmanviiie. vote their energies 10 the work of administration. Rapidity of ac- lion, a factor becoming more ur- gent every day, is being bamper- cd by iong-drawn speeches and oratoricai discussions. I do not doubt that the present state of worhd affairs is driftmng mbt a direction in wbicb the executive sbouid be aiiowed more effective power in order 10 brimg about a quick solution of the present social and economic prob- lems. Pariiament bas 10 be organized 10 make il stable and efficient. This is the problema of our mod- ern democracy. If we fail 10 sec this the parliamcntary system wîll degenerate and free institu- tions wiii be exposed 10 the same downfaii as expemienced in dicta- torsbip countries. Furîber, if tbe present democratic countries con- tinue to, show an indifference 10- wards labour problems the prin- -cipies of liberties will be attackcd. Steadfast Democracies There are countries wherc de- mocracy is firmiy cstabiished and wbere a Fascist or Communist rising bas no chance of success. We can point 10, the Scandinavian countries, to Hoiiand, Beigium and Great Britain with the Do- minions. It can be said aimost wilb cerlainty that neither Fas- cism nom Communism wili take a firm footing there. First of al because freedomn is notbing new to Ihem. Italy attained bier unity but recently and freedoma had only a short history before il was swamped away. Germany and Italy The average Italian neyer icarn- cd 10 handhe frecdoma and thal is one of the chief reasons wby they lost il. In Germany frccdom was tramphed upon owing mostly 10 reasons of insecurity witbin the Reich, unemployment, great fin- anciai difficuities and distress. The war brought about a cisis in the malter of freedomn and demo- cracy and now the readlion is in full swing. Is il a passing phen- nomenon? Ostrich Beliefs Before the last war the demo- ciacies believed their liberties 10 bc secure. The post-war period created an atmnosphere of uncer- tainty and nervousness. This vast phenomenon of reaction and dis- order manifests itseif everywhere. As long as the worid continues 10 live in a constant danger of war and a distrust of each other, the state must continue to consoli- date ils power. Consequentiy the promotion of economic deveiop- mient is being delayed. Questions of sccurity overshadow the move- ment towards social reform. The postponement of the so much needed reform xiii stimulate the reaction against dcmocracy. Social Amelloration Perhaps we are inclined to ask w hy tbere is so0 utIle sign of com- munism or fascism in the Scan- dinavian countries, and in Hol- land, Belgium and Great Britain. In those states social legisiation assures the conditions of the iab- ouring classes. During my visit ini 1936-1937 10 Hoiiand, the land of my birtb, I found that despite the seiousness of unemploymenl Communismi and Fascism formed a niegligibie part of the country's population. Communism neyer gained many supporters as Holland's statesmen understood tbat in order 10, de- feat an opponent, one bas 10 ne- niedy the causes leading 10 dis- content. Fascism, Ihen aI ils firsl beginning, suffered a Iremendous setback during the generai eiec- tions on May 26th, 1937.' Centuries of Freedom As Holiand aiways bas been a liberty hoving country with a long precedent, the Dutcb have ieamn- ed 10 evaluale the beritage of their foefaîbers. The same ap- plies to Great Bitain and Engiisb speaking countries wherc the - - - - ...m-rn-m- m.-..-m-mu- -RALPH GORDON. 628 Crawford St., Toronto. principies of freedom have exist- ed for centuries. Will democracy survive the present crisis? Only then if the democratic governments act quickiy and effectively and bring about a social reform and aile- viate the burden of unemploy- ment. Both factors give rise to Communism and Fascism and undermine economic, religious, and political freedom. The New Order The worid does flot ciamor for oratory in fiowery style but for a much needed reform. Freedom and democracy do flot belong to the past. The present outbreaks of reaction are only of a transitory nature and have no chance of permanence. However the rulers of Govern- ments must understand that the best way of combatting a politi- cal system does flot consist of negative propaganda but of con- structive measures in order to de- feat the aim of the opponent. As I See Mt.. O Di' Capt. Elmore Phllpott Your car is a national a.s- set if you keep it condition- ed to save oul, gas and met- ais It's a community asset if you share it with others. Make l last! Conserve your present brake linings by hav- ing them adjusted at once. If you need new linings, they will probably cost Iess now than later. GARTON'S GARAGE Bus Station Imperlal 011 Phone 2666 ý -- - -r THE BARN SWALLOWS The swallows have come, (those songless birds), Seeming ever upon the wing; They gladden our hearts for now we know That summer replaces spring. Above the barn a-id the new plowed fields, The sky is flecked with their flight, Such daring, darting, swooping curves, Defy a sky-writer's might. Then over the pond they'll dip and skim. Their white breasts ticking the top, - Like a fiat stone skips from a school boy thrown, Then on they go-no stop. Beneabh the eaves of the big red barn, On the rafters high indoors, On the big beam joists in the open sbed That support the barn's main floors. They fasten their wonderful nests of Clay, A marvel in bird lore art, No potter's wbeel could ever hope To equai in whole or part. In the afternoon they'ii pause for rest. On the hydro wires they'll string In scores and scores, then ail at once They'li suddenly take 10 wing. WThy do thev fiy 50 incessantly, Wby ail their aerial mood? It's because when they are on the wing They catch their insect-food. So when they come we're giad of heart, For summer is bere to stay, When they've built their wonder- fui summer homes With the old pond's building clay. Your Car la a National and Counmunity Asset! National War Finance Comnittee 14-51 Tribut. te the Late SUNBURN CAUSES D. G. M. Galbraith SERIOUS TROUBLE Mr. Donald Gifford Muir Gai- Sunburn is among the danger- braith, who passed away in To- ous seasonal ailments according runtu un May 2lst, wvas born to industrial medicine authorities September 18, 1879, in Bowman- who state that during summer ville, being younger son of the months il causes a greater loss of late Mr. and Mrs. John K. Gai- working lime than any other ail- braith. He was educated in Bow- ment. This year the urgency for manvilie schools and Osgoode wartime production in Canada's Hall. After graduating he start- industries and farms, medical men ed to practise in bis father's of- suggest that people should be on fice in Bowmanville and in 1909 guard against excessive expos- he moved to Toronto and practis- ure, especialiy on week-end ouI- ed there until his death, except- ings and picnics. ing while he served as an officerj For those who are only moder- during the last Great War. ateiy sunburned, medicài men He had many friends, as was suggest use of a tannic acid jelly shown by the large attendance at preparation or application of tan- bis funeral in St. Andrew's nie acid solution in packs 10 burn- Church, Toronto. The Presby- ed parts. This can be used lib- terian Church was very dear to erally and is an inéxpensive re- him, and he was writing the his- miedy. Solutions should be used tory of the church, and also the wbile stili fresh or prepared with history of Durham County. He distiled or sterile water. was an active member of St. An- Physicians warn against the drew's Presbyterian Cburch and use of grease, especially in badly a member of the board of mana- burned cases, because in case of gers. In this regard he followed infection the doctor must first in the footsteps of his grand- remove the grease, a process father, Malcolm Galbraith, solici- which may be painful to the tor in Edinburgh, Scotland, who patient. later came to Toronto and was one of the first members of the board of managers of the same St. Nothing can bring you peace Andrew's Presbyterian Church. but yourself; nothing can bring Donad Glbrath as kownyou peace but the triumph of for his kindness, loyalty and hon- rn ls-________ testy t0 bis clients and friends. I have neyer been able to con- He followed in the footsteps of bis ceive how any rational beîng father, always being ready and could propose happiness to him- willing 10 help those less fortun- self from the exercise of power aie than himself. over others.-Thomas Jefferson. He entered the Private Patients' ____ Pavilion. Toronto, General Hospi- Since nothing is settled until il tal, on Nov. 15th, 1941, and pa- is settled right, no matter bow ftiently suffered his long illness unlimited power a man may have, until be passed away May 31st, unless he exercise it fairly and 1942. justly his actions will return 10 Particulars of the funeral ap- plague hîm.-Frank A. Vander- peared in our issue of June 4th. hip. THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1942 1