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Tho THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE eich 3002 % 5 F lars PS mA A po - «cama She 5 Te A SEN AIEE A pit Thursday, May 22nd, 1958 _ "Notes 4nd Comments The world is wondering what will ha pen to France. ha od in France has been going on for a long time and her problems are now so deeply rodted that no matter what happens in France, her people are in for a very grim time of it indeed. . Bled by two world wars, the first of which brought her to her knees and the second which saw her mute surrender and collaboration with her life-long enemy, France has slowly succumbed to the cor- roding evils of disillusionment and despair. Jean Paul Sartre gave voice to the awful pessimism and blind and insensate folly that has characterized the French Republic since the debacle of General de Gaulle on the very occasion of her liberation at the end of the second world war, Torn by selfish factions who were de- termined at all costs to hold on to their privileges and power and wealth France . was plunged into the disastrous Indo-China War that simply exhausted her. After her inglorious defense of that which was not worthy of defending she embroiled herself in North African politics and made On the Road the Moon Soviet Russia has maintained that she is interested in the conquest of space. So are some other nations of the world who can afford to think in terms of sputniks and satellites,' What is now becoming clear is that the Soviet is taking her con- quest of space more seriously than we had hitherto surmized. The significance of her launching of her latest sputnik cannot be over-emphasized. It opens up a whole new field of thought with regard to the cold war. Actually there are four fronts on which the cold war is beinge fought. There are the economic, the political, the 'military and the scientific. Until the launching of satellite that weighed over a ton we were not too inclined to. fear her scientific development and slight superiority... The Anierican experts did not hestitate to point out that, though we were somewhat behind the Soviet with regard to ICBM's and sputniks, there was little .danger of her outrunning us. It is estimated that her scientists were approx- - imately some eighteen months to two years ahead of us. Now that the Russians have proved that they can put a sputnik of over one ton with its third stage weighing considerably more than that into orbit, her road to the moon is clear. Our problem has been that for every pound we throw into orbit we must provide another several hundred pounds of metal and fuel for the preparatory But what has happened Tragedy of France one foolish decision after another until her 'whole house of cards came tumbling down about her ears, . . France is ridden with corruption and in- decision. - Instead of the people facing the facts and doing something about it, they went on paying lip service to the. myths of La Belle 'France and individually and collectively despoiled her. The nation was hopelessly ~in debt. Ordinary citizens refused or- evaded their taxes. The government poured its bor- rowed millions into hopeless military ven- tures to pregerve* a decadent colonialism. For thirteen years the debacle has run its course. And now a price is being exacted. What is going to be the outcome? - Unless the French people rally to the 'national need and find the right kind of leadership in a responsible form of govern- ment France will continue to run its own road to chaos. A choas that will see a complete economic and social collapse. In 'this event France will go communist. And ten De Gaulles wouldn't be enough to stem the tide. ' stages. 'Just imagine the terrific instru- ment 'the Russians must have developed in order to put up a satellite of this size. Such a satillite could quite easily travel to 'the moon in about two days. The truth - of the matter is that Russia is shooting for the moon and the truth of the matter is that she intends to get there first. The implications are obvious. The country which first succeeds in getting to the moon will be able to control the moon and will be able to prevent any other land- ings on the moon. Scientists tell us that this is perfectly obvious. If 'Russia beats us "to the moon she can dominate broadcasting and television on the earth. 'Any station could be jammed and the only television which would not be affected by moon stations would be those television sets very close to the broadcasting television station --those in' the immediate neighbourhood. While we are busy stewing about mili- tary preparedness and civil defense, while we are wrestling with the problem of de- pressions and world trade, while we wast our energies to fathom the problems of th Near East and North Africa and a jitter Nato alliance, the Soviet goes merrily about her exploitation of our economic and political dilemmas. And all the while she is pushing ahead with tremendous drive to.get to the moon, And if she does, the cold war will have 'J guest speaker, . Jing message. 'Bless Us In This Evening Hour'. _| Because of this invitation, our own {TO TAKE: OVER -RESORT ROADS improving the roads entered a new and fatal phase. Clipped Comments . NEWSPAPERS SUCKERS FOR FREE PUBLICITY Every week brings a grist of mail to the publisher's desk including do- zens of free readers from people, business organizations and govern- mental departments seeking the use of newspaper columns. Many of these bulletins and so-called news re- leases are marked for immediate in- sertion but the odd angle is that prac- tically every one is full of informa- tion which should be paid for as ad- vertising. 2 The weekly newspaper publisher makes a greater contribution to char- ity than many big businessmen or many wealthy individuals. The dif- ference is that the wealthy organiza- tion receives credit for contributions when it comes to making income re- turns, but the newspaper publisher gets no credit at all. . The Red Cross, the Cancer Society, the Easter Sealorganization, the TB Society, the Community Chest and other organizations flood the office with appeals, most of which are pub- lished without question but we find that many other organizations and institutions seeking free publicity are often those which could well afford to pay the publisher just thé same as local merchants pay for space in the paper. : Why . should government depart- ments seek free publicity? Why should manufacturers of foods .and fashions try to put across free pub- liefty? There are also many people and many organizations in every mu- nicipality found rushing to the news- 'paper for support of all kinds of fund raising projects, Wr The call for free publicity has be- come a must as far as some organiza- tions are concerned and many of these institutiona' presenting enter- tainment of various kinds do not even | have the courtesy to furnish admis- sion tickets, but expect publicity in advance -and following the function and expect the newspaperman to pay his way, which he does in nine cases out of ten. Our complaint actually is not so much against the free publicity as it is against the nerve of some institu- tions and people. The newspaper loves to give support to worthwhile events and organizations but publi- shers 'are tired and weary of receiv- ing appeals upon appeals from insti- tutions 'which can well afford to pay. The non-advertising institutions are the ones seeking 'the-most free pub- licity. - The Watchman-Warder. | GREETING TO NEWCOMERS The Wingham Advance-Times made gome very timely comment last week on the welcoming of newcomers to town. Like many Ontario centres, Stouffville has seen a tremendous' in- flux of new residents during the last few years. } * The Times comments that we who have lived in a particular community for many years or perhaps a life- time, have a certain amount of civic pride that makes us tell each new- comer about what a wonderful town he has moved into. There gre many newcomers perhaps who don't share our enthusiasm. about the place--at least not for the first few months and sometimes not for the first few years. True, the newcomers are not all alike. Some fit into the loeal swim very. quickly. On the other hand there are those shy and reserved folks who rather like to be invited to take part in the activities and will remain compara- tive strangers until we do extend a Twenty-five years ago the ladles took a particular interest in semi- formal gatherings to welcome new-'nister of Highways and the Hon. M. comers, calling cards were common. Many of these gracious customs have been dropped, continues the Times. We are not suggesting that we are less friendly today, but the fact that all of us are so busy that the new- comer in many instances is left stan- ding on the sidelines. The remedy is merely a matter of taking the trouble-to remember those who have recently moved to town and who could be invited to the func- tions and activities in which we are interested. Our reward would he many new friends. Stouffville Tribune. BEWARE! OF OUT-OF-TOWN REPAIR MEN Two well-dressed men, posing as hydro repairmen, hit residents both in Stouffville and Gormley last week. They vanished out of the district be- fore local police departments could nab them. In each case, the police were not informed in time to block their escape. ' : = Mrs, Robt. Young, Church Street, Stouffville, was the first victim of the ;gyp artists. They gained entry to her home by posing as agents for the Ontario hydro. While one man checked the basement meter, the other roamed about the house. He pocket- eda diamond ring, valued at $100. Mrs. Young discovered the theft soon afterwards, Two other residents were also approached but refused to admit the men into their homes, Police Chief Frank Edwards, on learning of the theft, set up two road blocks at both ends of town In hopes of coralling the swindlers. Too much time had elapsed, however, and they eluded the blockade. DISTRICT CHURCHES | Sunday morning, we welcomed Mr. Stanley Patterson from the Temper- ance Federation at Toronto, as our Mr, Patterson is a Jay preacher, and delivered an inspir- In the evening at Head Memorial Church, Rev. Eustace Mc- Neil of Seagrave took charge. His theme was 'Kingship of Jesus' A mixed quartette consisting of Mus. Alan Carter, Mrs. Cam Aldred, Mur, Cecil Fralick and Mr. Bob Tetlow, accompanied by Mrs. T. Redman sang Next Sunday our service will be at 11 am. This is a speciatService, and all three churches' will be together. Mrs. Francis Sandison, director of music in our public schools will take charge of the music. The superin- tendant of the three charges, Mr. Wes Johnston, Mr. Anson Gerrow, and 'Mr. Cecil Fralick, will have charge of the service. We are looking forward to having Rev. Burkholder to bring us the message, Next Monday, May 20, the ladies of 'Scugog are going to bowl. The tine is 8 p.m. at the bowling. alley, and there will be refreshments at the Grace Church following. The Hi-C of this district is invited to. Greenbank on May 81 for an even- ing of entertainment and fellowship. weiner roast will be held some time Next Wednesday, May 28, Prospect will hold their annual bazaar com- mencing at 3 p.m. All ladies are in- vited to attend. On May 28, all the ladies of the three W.A"s are invited to Green- bank for an evening of enjoyment. There is to be a hat show, and it sounds like an invitation that should be accepted. We are very grateful to all the people that helped carry on in our minister's absence, and we are look- ing forward to Rev. and Mrs. Bra- ham's return for the first service in June. Birthday greetings this week go to Tom Cawker, Donna Innis, Beverly Manns, Kenny Hulcoop, and Skip Hulcoop. 0f Many Things By Ambrose Hills WAKE UP CBC! When Canadian' Labor Congress met in Winnipeg, they discussed set- ting up a new political party. They also discussed the controversial diesel dispute, and delegates suggested that a committee of Congress wait on Prime Minister Diefenbaker to ask him to take a stand on the matter. The Prime Minister spoke to Con- gress against this :-dramatic back- ground. It was a tense occasion. EXPERTS MEET Discussing lambing techniques with Johnny Moles of the CBC farm broad- cast department is shepherd Harry Palmer of the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, who appeared recent- ly on "Country Calendar," CBC's tele- vision program for farmers. At lambing time, Harry Palmer virtu- [ally lives in the shepherd's pen with the ewes. Authorities on farming join the CBC broadcast team regu- larly on TV and Radio to present pro- grams dealing with current farm problems and news. been a plot among certain delegates to give him a cool reception. When he came on the platform, there was a mixture of boos and cheers -- with most of the cheers coming from the visitors' gallery. ' CBC's TV camera was very pro- minent. CBC's radio microphones and those of private radio stations were set up. Newspaper reporters were plentiful. This was Big News. in June. District Uxbridge Township recently recei- ved a deputation from residents in the Glen Major district, requesting that couniil take more agressive action in in the area. Spokesman for the delegation was Mr. J. Hingston. Council members expresed the view that. the need for more adequate roads ; is only caused by the great influx of! city folks going to Dagmar ski resort and Chalk Lake 'and that the tax- payers of the township should not be required to pay for this extra traffic. A resolution by councillors Nesbitt and Hogg passed, to the effect that, "ag the roads in the area are used to a large extent in the winter by per- sons travelling to the Dagmar Ski Hills and as these people are mostly from the Metro area, that the town- ship of Uxbridgé request the Ontario Government take over the 7th con- cession from the Pickering border, also between concessions b and 6, as well as the road allowance between the 4th and the bth from the 9th concession of the Township of Pick- ering." A copy of this resolution was di- rected to Premier Frost, acting Mi- B. Dymond, Minister of Transport, who is the member for the area con- cerned. | Council has now been in receipt of {the request would be given considera- | doy night openings was not unani- a reply from both parties, stating "that the report has been received and tion. STOUFFVILLE MERCHANTS OPEN TWO NIGHTS DURING SUMMER MONTHS At a fairly well attended meeting of the Stouffville Businessmen's As-] sociation on Tuesday evening, it-was agreed that stores should re-commen- ce 'their annual Tuesday open nights on June 3rd and remain open both Tuesdays and Fridays until Sept. 2nd at which time they will revert to one night for the winter: While the renewing of the Tues mous, there was no support for a motion to keep to one night only, the year round, Some merchants admit- ted that business on Tuesday nights had fallen off but still considered that the -service of two nights to shop should be continued. An effort to have the closing time teduced to 9.830 on Tuesday nights 'rather than 10 p.m. also failed to I gain support, as it was felt such a 'move might prove confusing. | July 1st Holiday Due to the fact that the July 1st holiday falls on Tuesday this year, stores will remain open on Monday of that week. As all other holidays fall on Mondays, there will be no other alteration to the regular closed | bwere ' présented to the Board of Di- According to the press, there 'had Doings BOWMANVILLE TO HOLD FIRST TRAFFIC CLINIC IN DISTRICT A Traffic Clinic will be opened in Bowmanville early in September. Magistrate R. B. Baxter, Port Hope, announced yesterday. It will be an excellent educational course for pro- spective drivers and motorists, he said. Because this is Bowmanville's Cen- tennial Year, this town has been se- lected for the first Traffic Clinic to be held in the region, the Magistrate explained. Traffic Clinics in Toron- to and Hamilton have been success- | ful, and in the future it is expected that such clinies will be established in Port Hope and other towns in the district. The course at the Bowmanville Traffic Clinic will consist of two hour sessions on two different even- ings. Magistrate Baxter will open the course. The instructors will be Police Chief Bernard R. Kitney, and an Ontario Provincial Police officer. Special motion pictures will be shown. There will also be slides dis- played to illustrate points in instrue-, tion. The Bowmanville Traffic Cli- nic will have special equipment as well. Magistrate Baxter called a special, meeting in Port Hope on April 25 for all Chief Constables and senior Ontario Provincial Policemen in the United Counties. He introduced Staff, Inspector Douglas Wilson, O.P.P,, head of the Traffic Safety Depart- ment of the Ontario Attorney-Gen- eral's office. Staff Inspector Wilson described the Traffic Clinics now in operation. The subject was thorou- ghly discussed by all those attending: the meeting. LINDSAY FAIR BOARD MAKE PLANS FOR $186,000 ARENA If the town of Lindsay is ever go-| ing to have a creditable arena and recreation centre the golden oppor- tunity is at hand. Because of the progressiveness of the Directors of the Lindsay Central Exhibition there is every possibility of the fond dream of thousands of citizens coming true, Plans for a new and modern arena rectors Monday night, together with estimates and the terms of a pro- posed contract with the Wilson Con- struction Company of Cannington. Now it remains for the" Exhibition Board and the Town Council to get together for a general discussion and thorough investigation of the need, the possibility and the overall price and how. the project can be financed. In a nutshell, it is proposed to erect an arena in the Fair grounds which will include a two storey struec- ture at the front for a snack bar, waiting rooms, ete. The contract price for a heated arena with seating for 1600 and additional standing room for 1200 is placed at $163,000. The installation of a concrete floor to Le uged the year round {is estimated at $6,000 and a new artificial ice plant fs estimated at $28,000, | Monday sshedule. Would Mr. Diefenbaker knuckle un- The Fair Board suggest that the Town dispose of the present obsolete, run down and inadequate arena and plant on Rassell Street to the highest bidder 'for salvage. The site how- ever, could be a very valuable pro- f perty for retail outlets as there ls considerable frontage with excellant depth, plus extra ground to the west for parking purposes. The money thus received could take care of a large portion of the new project. In turn there would be no charge for the grounds in Exhibition Park. STOUFFVILLE P.U.C. TO RUILD NEW OFFICE The Ontario Hydro Electric Power Commission has recommended a new office building for the Stouffville Public Utilities Commission. In their recommendation the Ontario Commission states that the present office accommodation is entirely in- adequate and that early consideration should be given to such a project. In addition the Ontario authority recommends that the local Commis- sion engage a second full-time line- man and. purchase a truck with all the necessary tools for line work. These recommendations formed part of the discussion at the regular meeting of the Stouffville Commls- sion on Wednesday night when a re- presentative of the H.E.P.C. was pre- sent to present a suggested budget for Stouffville. FINAL PLANS REBUILDING ORONO ARENA ORONO--Final plans were laid at a meeting last Monday when scale specifications were discussed for the rebuilding of the north section of the Agricultural Arena. Although it had been announced that work would start a week ago it has been delayed until specifications and a proper plan was drawn up. These plans were present on Monday night and approved by the building committee. Work is now expected to start this coming week. Plans remain to rebuild the north portion of the present building and to add about 14 feet at the front with a basement under a goodly portion of the front section. This arrangement will give ample space for dressing rooms, booth, a proper housing of a heating plant and also an office. Seating at the north end will be ad- vanced to 260 with a full capacity of approximately 410. The laminated arches are to be constructed by Mr. W. Irwin who will repair and rebuild the Arena. CANNINGTON PROPERTY OWNERS FAVOUR ARTIFICIAL ICE BY-LAW The Clerk reported that 366 pro- perty owners had signed the petition in favour of the Council passing by law No. 4268 which provides for the installation of artificial ice in the Community Centre. The 365 signa- tures would mean approximately 72.6 of all the property owners and ap- proximately 80 per cent of the resi- dent property owners, N der and force CPR to delay imple- menting the Royal Commission Re- port on the diesel dispute? Would he mention the formation of the new political party? How would he res- pond to the planned coolness of the CLC reception? These questions were in all minds. Fortunately for me, I live in Winni- peg and was able to attend the Con- gress meeting, and I heard the Prime Minister give one of the most states- manlike speeches of his career. But what of those who could not get to hear him and see him against this dramatic- background? Surely it could have been expected that the CBC, which costs the people many millions of dollars a year, would give full TV coverage. What did they give? About three minutes! The speech was broadcast in full y a private station, CKY, in Win- nipeg. Surely if a private radio sta- tion, which gets no subsidy from the taxpayers, could broadcast the entire speech, our government-subsidized Television system should have brought us at least half the speech. CBC's Press and Information Ser- vice increased its expenditures by about two hundred thousand dollars --it spends almost a million in total --to "sell" the state broadcasting sys- tem and programs to Canadians last year. Surely CBC would do a better gelling job by being more alert to Canadian interests. Or is Mr. Die- fenbaker getting the cold shoulder because he has intimated on more than one occasion that he doesn't think the CBC's monopoly should be so complete? It looks like it. Organize Potato Club The Scott 4-H Potato Club was or- ganized on Friday evening, May 2nd, in the Board Room of the Ontario De- partment of Agriculture, Uxbridge, with 17 members enrolled. Mr. H. L. Fair, Agricultural Repre- sentative, the Club Leader, Walter Kerry, conducted the meeting. They welcomed the members to the Club and wished them the best of success with their club project in 1958. The rules and regulations were ex- plained. There was also a discussion on better practices relating to the growing and marketing of potatoes. The following officers were elected for the club year: President--Gerald Meek, Sandford Vice-President--Joseph Norton, R.R.1 Claremont. Secretary--Doris Hockley, Claremont. Club Leaders--Maustyn McKnight & Walter Kerry. This year, as in the past, the Ux- bridge Kinsmen supplied a bag of Certified Foundation 'A' Huron po- tatoes to each member. This fall at the Achievement Day at Scott Fair, the Members will exhibit 80 tubers and three 60 1b. bags of potatoes which will be returned to the sponsor. 4-H Club Members and Sponsors Keith Noble, Uxbridge 2--R. Laswick. Dale Tuck, Claremont 1---B. Foote E. Sellers, Uxbridge 2,--C. Richardson K. McKnight, Port Perry 1---J. G. Watson. D. Hockley, Claremont--L. Andrews J. Hockley, Claremont--M. Smith D. Bagshaw, Uxbridge--C.H. Bearden Murray Meek, Sandford--0O. Beach L. Johnson, Uxbridge--C. Johnston K. Moore, Uxbridge--Fred Kelland L. Moore, Uxbridge--B. McDonald A, Savage, Uxbridge--Elwood lee J. Norton, Claremont--Bill Bradbury. G, Meek, Sandford---Jack Low Kenheth May, Goodwood--R. Rodman A. Kerry, Port Perry--R, Hudson K. Wilson, Port Perry---R. Hudson,