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THE CANADIAN STATU.qMAa ~flWVAMVTT.T.U~ ('~WPA DTw~ THURSDAY, OCT. 24th, 1946 _______ I I Uyj ganaamn ttegmarn Estabiished 1854 With which la Incorporated The Bowmanville News, The Newcastle Independent, and The Orono News M Years Continuous Service To The Town of Bowmanville and Durham County. Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa. AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association SUBSCRIPTION RATES $2.00 a Year, strictly in advance. $2.50 a Year in the United States GEO. W. JAMES, Editor. Local Strike Was Conducted With Fairness by Both Sides Now that the strike at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company's plant in Bowmanville has been settled, there are points in the dispute and the settlement, which, we believe, should be mentioned as a matter of public record. It can be said at once that the union, the employees and the management combined to conduct the exist- ing differences in a fair and completely orderly manner. There never was the least disturbance of any kind. Indeed, as it turned out, the picket- ing was viewed as unnecessary.*All of which is a tribute to the leaders on both sides and the good sense of the employees and the people generally. The public was greatly pleased, as were the employees, to have work resumed at the factory. There was equal, general satisfaction at the terms of settlement, particulars of which appear in a joint statement by the management and union in this issue. It will be seen that the Good- year Company has agreed to terms much more favorable than at any other rubber plant in Canada. It will be observed, too, that the leaders of the local union, by their restraint and fairness have thus obtained for the members an agree- ment which should invite their loyalty to union .and company. Very notable during the dispute was the willingness of employees to take other work in the district. They helped on farms, on construc- tion, at anything of a helpful character in the local economy. That speaks well for the charac- ter of the Goodyear personnel. It has upheld the moral influence characteristic of the people of this community. It is indeed a pleasure to re- count these main things now that normal times have returned. Already, with a few short days, the prolonged layoff is being regarded as almost a forgotten incident. We suggest that the public owes much to both union and management for the manner in which they carried on for long months and have finally come to renewed and agreeable relations. Prisoners of War and The Public Conscience "Slave Labor" is a headline now-seen in the British press. A wave of public protest at the continuing employment of German prisoners of war a year and a half after the shooting stop- ped has made its inevitable appearance. It is a reaction similar to that experienced after World War I when the slogan "Hang the Kaiser" soon gave way under the British tradition of forgive- ness and compassion. A strong movement is now under way to repatriate German prisoners who are actually held under a condition of slave labor in the British Isles. The same condition, of course, prevails in Canada at the moment but we are less moved to follow the British sentiment. The principle was applied as well to conscientious objectors dur- ing and after the war. The matter of the German prisoners came up in parliament on the closing day of the late session. The Minister of Labor made a statement in the case. It was charged that this German labor~ took jobs away from Canadians. The minister gave this statement: German prisoners are allowed 50c per day but are not paid in cash. Farmed out at labor the farmer pays prevailing wages and remits the difference between the 50c and the real wage to the government. In this scheme, said the: Minister, we have netted about $2,125,000 forI the Dominion treasury. This, of course, is slave labor. The general feeling is that if further punishment is maintained it will not be at the expense of Canadians out. of work and that the .government should no longer acquire revenues :in this way. Canada Savings Bonds Attract Rural Investors The records show that the farmers of Can- ada were among the shrewdest buyers of Victory Bonds during the late war. Once they had taken care of current indebtedness and had be- gun to secure a margin through the increased demand for agricultural products and advancing prices, they became steady purchasers through- out the successive Victory Loan campaigns. It is not surprising, therefore, to learn that the. sale of Canada Savings Bonds, during the first week they were offered, revealed that the man on the farm. and his family, have not for- saken a habit which they have found of great benefit in adding to their purchasing power. From rural districts all across the country, the sale of Canada Savings Bonds is reported at a high level. Salesmen often have regarded the farmer as a hard man to sell, particularly on the first .approach, but once sold, he stays sold. Whether ,or not this is a fair estimate in its entirety is .open to argument. But at any rate, so far as bonds are concerned, the latter part of the sup- position appears to be correct - the farmer atays "sold" on these kinds of securities. Antiquated Penal System Sadly Neglected in Canada Canada as a nation takes second place to none in its adherence to high moral principles firmly rooted in the Christian faith. As a people we are shocked with horror when confronted with news of callousness and cruelty among peoples abroad yet with complacency we have permitted these very things to endure among us, with too little correction, during the past century. This was brought out in a vigorous address by Major J. Alex Edmison, K.C., before the Bowmanville Rotary Club last week in which he assailed aspects of our criminal jurisprudence and our penal system in particular. His indict- ment of county jails brought to light almost un- believable conditions. He showed, in effect, how law abiding citizens, through difference and neglect, actually contribute to lawlessness. Mr. Edmison quoted actual cases where teen-age youths at their first misstep were jail- ed with hardened criminals because they had no money to pay fines. Really imprisoned for a debt to the crown. In jail they existed in miserable housing, subsisted on meagre food, had no books, marked time in idleness till thrown out, ill-clothed, penniless, with no state aid to find jobs. This in Canada in 1946. A voluntary prisoners' aid organization, with which Mr. Edmison is identified was their sole hope for a lift up, but far too many took the ever handy way to get food, clothing and shelter and returned to crime to get them. That is how we develop hardened criminals, then uncon- sciously revile them. The story, told by Mr. Edmison, all too briefly reported appears in this issue of The Statesman. He tells how vast suins of money have been provided by Canadian governments for six Roy- al Commissions on penal affairs only to be pigeon-holed so far as major reco.mmendations are concerned. No wonder Canada's "repeater" rate is four times as high as in Engfland where modern penology means more than a word. Thanks to men like Mr. Edmison who has devot- ed his life to the question, we are beginning to wake up and realize what our own form of cruelty can mean. Already forward policies in this regard are catching on. Let us resolve that they shall not lapse back into former indiffer- ence. Lock Up Leaders To Get Proper Price Levels John Atkins, the only farmer in Canada to publish a monthly paper right on the farm, has a solution for recovery of proper price levels. In the October issue of his thought- provoking journal, 'The Scene," from Shing- wauk Farm, Bracebridge, Ont., he suggests this bit of economic philosophy: "Since the farmers are large buyers of the products of urban labor, and urban labor is a large buyer of farm products; and since both these groups are demanding more money for less goods when they are selling, and more goods for less money when they are buying, it would be a good idea to lock up all the labor leaders and all the farm leaders in a room. "Give them a staff of cost accountants and an economist or two in order to explain what it is that makes the wheels go round, and say to them: 'Here you are gentlemen, and here you stay until you can agree on a proper basis for exchanging labor with each other. "If they succeed, well and good. If they fail - so much the better, for with' them out of the way, wages and prices would probably find their own proper levels in the market." Farmer-journalist Atkins, an experienced newspaper man who was .a key figure in a government department during the war and has now retired to the farm, has a background out of which, with time to think as he wields his hoe, he fashions brilliant and homely opinions on many topics. In the above case he scores a practical thought that will appeal particularly to farmers. "Working With Goodyear" A Public Relations Booklet For several years past, The Statesman has carried on a campaign with the objective of in- ducing industrial leaders to take the public into their confidence in a way to explain more fully just how industry really fits into the national economy of this country under the system of free enterprise. It has been a field long neglected with the result that during industrial strife, labor has taken the initiative in presenting its case and the public has experienced much con- fusion in getting a balanced picture of today's setup on the manufacturing front. But in recent months a few industrialists are making an at- tempt to tell their story. Latest literature of this character to reach the editor's desk is a very attractive 32 page booklet, "Working With Goodyear," a handbook for employees of the company. It is splendidly illustrated and its text presents a complete pic- ture of the main Canadian plant of the company in respect of working conditions, pay and pen- sion plans, recreation, trade training, promotion prospects and, of great importance, how man- agement seeks sincerely to work in harmony with all members of its industrial community. The foreword by President A. G. Partridge is an inspirational message directed to each em- ployee. As a contribution to internal public rela- tions the booklet is outstanding among those we have seen. It will be recognized that this very notable effort in the field of public relations is limited to that section of the public comprised of employ- ees and their families only. What The Statesman has envisioned is a projection of the theme to the great consuming public. They are not only affected in the industrial picture but in these days are vitally interested. We believe we are still on the right track in suggesting that mes- sages of this character should be made available, whether in booklet or other form, to the people all across the country. An informed public is one of the surest means of lessening the general unrest occasioned by needless industrial dis- putes. Meantime, 'our 'congratulations to Good- year for a step in the right direétion. SWITCP- TO CANADA SAVINGS BONDS A New National Weekly The editor of The Statesman has just re- ceived the first copy of a new, national, weekly newspaper, The Peace Tower, published at 150 Cooper Street, Ottawa. Launched by Norton J. Anderson, his foreword states that The Peace Tower will be non-partisan and independent. Its object is to interpret the Ottawa scene to the people of Canada each week. Personal messages, from the leaders of each of the five recognized political parties at Ottawa are featured on the front page. Their consensus is that if The Peace Tower provides full and accurate information concerning government policies and parliamentary proceedings, it will perform a fine national service. The policy announced in this new paper is precisely that which has long been advocated by leading editors in the rural weekly field. In wishing success to a new contemporary The Statesman hopes that its objective will be fully attained. Nothing can better stimulate public thought than fullest information on national affairs. The Orono News The Good Will Bible Class wa entertained at the home of th president, Mrs. Ken Gamsby o Thursday evening last, whe plans were made for future mee' ings. Mrs. Mary Phasey ha charge of the program. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Rosboroug and Marilyn, Niagara Falls, wer in Orono on Saturday and wer guests at the Arnott-Roy wedding Mr. and Mrs. J. E. O'Boyle hav moved to their house which the moved from south of the villag to their new lot on Cobbledic St., recently purchased from A Hall. Special Thankoffering service were held in Park St. Unitec Church on Sunday with Rev. Har 'old Stainton, B.A., B.D., of Mim ico as guest speaker. Special mu sic by the choir; a girls' quartett made up of Stella Best, Joyce Sut ton, Jean Rainey and Ruth El ford; and a solo by Mr. Alden Haw of Toronto, made the morning servce very helpful indeed. A the evening service, the minister', subject was "If I Were 21 Again.' Mrs. L. C. McGinnis and Mrs. F Lycett favored with a duet anc Mr. Alden Haw, a solo. Mr. and Mrs. Van Wyngaarden Kenneth and Gail have moved te their new home in Fort Erie. They held a furniture sale at thei] home on Main St., on Saturday afternoon. Congratulations to Mr. H. E Millson who obtained 3rd class honors in his final examinations in the 3rd certificate course in bus- iness, University of Toronto. Jerusalem Lodge A.F. & A.M. Bowmanville, were guests of Or- ono Lodge last Thursday evening and exemplified a degree. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Fagan will be moving soon to an apartment in Kumrite Inn, recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Buckley. Mr. J. D. Brown attended the plowing match at Prince Albert, last week. Mrs. Chas. Wood entertained 14 girls to celebrate the 12th birth- day of her granddaughter, Gwen- nyth Phasey. A wedding of interest to Orono friends was solemnized at the home of Dr. and Mrs. D. K. Mc- Elroy, Toronto, when' the form- er's mother, Leta Noble McElroy, Peterborough, was married to Arthur S. Zavitz. Rev. E. Doulas, nephew of the groom, officiated. After a motor trip to the Adiron- dacj}s, Mr. and Mrs. Zavitz will live in Muskoka. Mr. and Mrs. S. Souch who sold their farm in Darlington, have moved to the home of Miss Eva Patterson, Victoria St. Mr. and Mrs. Pigott and Gloria, Brantford, have moved to Orono and taken the lower apartment in Mr. Mac Carleton's house, recent- ly vacated by Gordon Winter. The October meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held at the home of the president. Mrs. Howard Walsh on the 15th. Miss Edith Sherwin led the worsþip period on the theme "Thanksgiving." Readings by Mrs. F. Jackson and Mrs. Harry Rowe were also on Thanksgiving and were much en- joyed. Plans were made for the Medal Contest on Friday evening next, in Park St. Church Sunday School room. Clarke Township Council held RESEARCH IN AUSTRALIA Research workers and farmers in Canada may be interested in a raport by the Australian News which tells of Australian efforts to stamp out mastitis. In the opin- ion of Dr. A. W. Turner, in charge of the Animal Health and Pro- ducts Division of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research,. penicillin, when supplies are suf- ficient, is expected to cure masti- tis completely in dairy herds in Australia. The Division has been carrying out research work at the Parkville Laboratories (Victoria) and at field stations, with spectac- ular results. It is reported that the effect of penicillin on "Car- rier" animals has been outstand- ing. In one instance, a heifer which had given only a small amount of milk of a yellowish col- or delivered a normal supply of milk free of the germ, four days after the drug had been adminis- tered. It has been demonstrated that mastitis germ can be transmitted in an infected shed, on the hands of milkers, and on milking ma- chines. Sodium hypochloride in suitable concentration readily con- trols these sources of infection, says the report. Sometimes, with- in a few days of invasion, the germ has done sufficient injury to the udder to cause some loss of function, irreparable until the next lactation. Hence the impor- tance of early treatment. tance of early treatment. Spiritual Rebirth Needed A conviction that postwar America must have a spiritual rebirth before a real tranquility can be restored has been expressed in a poll of business executives, bankers and members of Congress by the Institute of Public Relations of New York. The poll revealed a general line of thought, held by many men and women today that if we are not to lose the values that have made this country great, there must be a psy- chological reconversion for peacetime living. During the war people's minds turned to- ward religion. Since hostilities have ended, there has been a noticeable tendency in many quarters to neglect the claims of religion and the things of the spirit. The country needs a spiritual revival-not of the old-fashioned kind, -but one adapted to modern conditions and modern ways of thinking; one that will awaken in men's hearts a new sense of their dependence upon and obligations to a Higher Power, and a sincere desire to live according to the Golden Rule. Rule. and can't say anything. Two- thirds of the folks in town are sore at the editor all the time either because the paper said something about them they don't like or said something nice about some- body else." body else." Residence 2249 s a special meeting on Friday af- e ternoon last to open tenders for n new machinery. It was decided to n purchase a crawler tractor with t- an overhead shovel and angle d dozer to cost $11,200. Local public school teachers at- h tended their convention at Port e Hope on Monday, giving the child- e ren a pleasant holiday. g. Rev. S. Littlewood took the ser- le vices in Mimico United Church on ýy Sunday. re Mr. J. F. Lorriman has taken ,k an apartment at the home o! Mrs. . j Richardson. Visitors: 5s Mrs. Dooley and children, Tor- d onto, with Mrs. Wm. Cowan. - Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Keane with -Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Keane, Tor- onto. ýe eMiss Laura Allin, Oshawa, with Mrs. Elva Best. v Mrs. R. J. Hodgson, Tyrone and g her daughter, Miss Nina Hodgson, ýt Washington, D.C., with Mr. and 's Mrs. D. G. Hooper. Rev. and Mrs. Harold Stainton and Beverley, Mimico, and Dr. Iand Mrs. J. H. Leslie, Petembor- ough, anniversary visitors with Mm. and Mrs. W. J. Riddell. Miss Isabel Laing and Mr. Wm. y Laing, Newtonville, Sunday guests ro! Mms. P. Laing. Mr. and Mrs. Alden Haw, Tom- onto, with Mm. and Mrs. Howamd Walsh. S Mm. Arthur Stevenson, Mon- ,treal, with his parents, Mm. and Mrs. James Stevenson. Miss Shirley Porter, Oshawa, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Turner, Bowmanville, with Mrs. J. Turn- er. Mrs. M. H. Staples with rela- tives in Toronto. MORE TRUTH THAN FICTION This piece published in the Belleville Kansas Telegmaph is re- puted to be a smal hboy's essay. Somehow, even with truth sup- posedly dripping from the mouths o! babes, this has a definite and jaundiced adu t flavor. Here goes: -I don't know how newspapers got into the world and I don't think God does, for Heneyer mentioned them in the Bible. Maybe the editor was one o the fallen angels, for he seems to fal for about everything that people tell him. If the editor makes a mistake folks say he ought to be hung; if a lawyer makes a mistake he appeals the case; when a doc- toR makes a mistake, they don't say nothing because they don't know Latin, and they couldn't Mead his Iwiting if they did. "An editor makes a mistake and there's a lot o! hollering, cussing and aMribel suit, while when a doc- tom makes one there's a funemal with flowers and crying and per- fect silence. A doctor can use a word a mile long, and it doesn't make any difference if he knows what it means, for foks wil think heis educated, while an edîtor has to spelany word he uses. If a doctor goes to see another man's wie he charges for the visit, while if an editorgoes'he gets shot. "Peopie that cal the doctor and get well think heas a great man. If theydidnt uget well they're dead TAKE WARNING RE BURNING OF LEAVES ON STREET Citizens are advised that it is strictly against the by-law of this municipality to burn leaves on the paved streets or cemeni walks of Bowmanville. Citizens violating this by-law will be dealt with accordingly. By Order of T. A. Garton, Chairman Roads and Streets e The dollars saved on every ton Will buy an awful lot of fun! Make Reading Briquets your household fuel, and you'll have many an extra dollar for shows or trips or parties, or what you will. 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