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SOY F iy EL ARATE IEE RE Rr Lh LUE bd Wenidid duiniitiey A As ALE 1 EA a a I. Fe Po SAREE SAS EE IRA LT SNS rE E32 : Thursday, February 18th, 1960 THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE te al ------ Notes and Comments * The Myth of the Deterrent The twentieth century will probably go down in history--if the world survives it --as the most muddléd-headed era since man invented language. Nothing more clearly supports this than the policy of deterrent war dreamed up by the Amer- icans and fully supported by their muddle- headed allies in Nato, Let's take a good look at it. Originally, the policy of a deterrent was simple, Amer- ica had the atom bomb and nobody else, particularly, the Russians. So, if the Russians thought of spilling out over the rest of Europe, America's atom bomb would deter them. Naturally, Russia had to get atom bombs and she did. double-edged sword. Then both sides rushed to produce the "hydrogen bomb of so destructive a force that neither side could risk using it unless a surprise attack made one or the other incapable of retaliating. Sithation now con- siderably confused because both sides had bombs which they daren't use unless the other side could be caught napping. Then began the race for the missle as- cendancy. These rockets were to provide transportation for. deterrent bombs so de- structive that they couldn't safely be used. These new missiles cut down the time of warning and led to a race to develop the hidden or mobile deterrent which might be fired from submarine or subterranean Now the deterrent was. a pit. Now it is clearly absurd to, or useless to, destroy a country by surprise when its re- taliatory power is somewhere else -- like under the polar cap in a submarine. The deterrent war has now reached a pretty impasse, But there's more to come. Khruschev has now informed us that the Russians have a secret weapon that is fan- tastic and incredible, It isn't being pro- duced yet, but in deterrent war a weapon doesn't have to be produced to be a deter- rent. We are already busy on an anti- deterrent for the fantastic weapon that the Russians haven't yet produced. Gradually these fantastic weapons make the earth a quite unreliable place for storing retalia- tory weapons or deterrents. Relentlessly we are being driven out into space. And the armament race will require that we store these fantastic bombs in sputniks and other missiles in orbit around the earth and 'the other nearby planets. These will be - automatic contraptions ready to launch themselves the moment the word. is given. But the word can't be given because al- ready the whole set-up in production, and on paper is too destructive to use. Is it any wonder that future historians will talk about the missile-minded madness of the atomic obsessed politicians of the present as the most muddle-headed leaders of mankind? And, no doubt there will be -some grain of truth in their contentions. The Curse of Nationalism And Innate Differences The Chinese who have left China and spread. out over .South-eastern Asia are thoroughly hated. They are hated because they are industrious and intelligent. In- donesia thought of checking them out and almost ruined her weak economy when she tried it. The French in Algeria are afraid of the rising power of the native Algerians who, in a new burst of energy, show signs of being able to conduct their own affairs. In Africa, the Whites are afraid of the Blacks because the latter have begun to demonstrate that they are human and in- telligent. In the United States, the Negro who has outgrown the marks of slavery, is feared by a good proportion of the Americans. In Canada, there is antagonism between French-speaking and English-speaking fellow Canadians. From time to time, this is exploited for political or religious rea- sons that have little to do with human be- ings trying to live in harmony one with the other. . It seems high time that we should at- tack the evils that give rise to these divisions between peoples and groups. As human beings we have so much in common that it seems the height of mad- ness to be always and forever dwelling on our differences. When we get down to the essentials and begin to value intelligence, integrity, in- dustry and the other human virtues which mankind shares in common; when we slough off pride in race, in colour, in posi- " tion, and power; when we outgrow our narrow nationalism and discover a human patriotism to replace a bigoted patriotism the world will be a changed world, a bet- ter world. There is every reason to think, too, that we will enjoy a better life than we do now and that we will share this bet- ter life with those to whom at present we deny it.. OSHAWA'S DOCTORS' HOURS ARE CRITICIZED District Doings stated his only reason for wanting a two year term was for continuity of FOUND INJURED AFTER BLACKOUT Oshawa doctors were accused of going on a 40-holr-week by Keith Ross, secretary of the Oshawa Labor Council, at its Tuesday night meeting last week. R He said doctros do not seem to be available for patients at home, if it's after hours or Wednesday afternoon. "I've heard some pretty gruesome stories," he said. He said the subject will be discussed again, UXBRIDGE HIRE DOG CATCHER TO AMEND BY-LAW Someone has agreed to take the job of dog catcher, councillor Steward told council members on Tues.,, Feb. 9th. It is now up to the town to get the present dog by-law amended as to timé limit and have a meeting in order to discuss kennels and other points of the by-law. The matter will be looked into' im mediately. NEWCASTLE ELECTORS TO VOTE ON 2-YEAR COUNCIL TERM Newcastle--A resolution was pass- ed at the February meeting of the Newcastle village council on Monday evening to have the by-law for a two year staggered term for Reeve and » Councillors put oh the ballot at the next municipal election. Village solicitor E. R. Lovekin brought the matter before council ex- plaining that he had prepared the by- law last year but as there was no election it had not been used. Reeve Cunningham explained that a two year term' could be passed' by council on the same terms as the'pre- gent council, all elected at once, but a staggered term 'must be: decided; by the municipal electors. Councillor Rickard, who proposed the resolution council, so that all members of coun- cil could not be voted out of office in the same election with a complete slate of inexperienced councillors tak- ing office. SMITH BEVERAGES, BOWMAN- VILLE, BUYS PROPERTY IN OSHAWA Wm, I, "Bill" Smith, of Smith Bev- erages 'Limited, announced on Wed- nesday that as an expansion move his company has purchased four acres of land in the City of Oshawa. The location is on Farewell Street. Mr. Smith said no definite building plans had been formulated. UXBRIDGE COUNCIL NOT ALL AGREE SUFFICIENT ROOM . FOR EXPANSION ' Uxbridge still has approximately 100 acres of building land within its boundaries according to a report giv- en by-eouncillor Johnson at regular meeting on Tuesday night. Of this amount 175 are lots for residential properties and about 50 acres are a- vailable for 'either industrial or resi- dential, A list of tha lots supplied by the town assessor was verified by Mrs. Kydd. Mr.' Johnson was of the opinion that if the town was to grow it should an- nex but no excessive amount unless "we have growing pains". He coull see non¢ at present. Others thought that all the property listed would not be suitable for industry while Reeve Ferguson cited annexation between the City of Oshawa and the County and' thought the local matter should be given serious consideration, It was agreed the Industrial com- mittee and the planning board meet to discuss annexation and future plan- ning. An Uxbridge district man, Fred Dynes, 64, of R.R. 2, Uxbridge, was Tuesday morning taken to the Port -Perry Hospital for examination. after he was found unconscious in the seat of his stalled car on Highway 12 near Myrtle. Preliminary investigation indicated that Dynes had "blacked out" while driving along the highway north of Myrtle Station. His car had weaved across the road and finally ran into a steep snowbank, The driver's head struck the door handle of the car and it appeared that he had been unconscious for some time until spotted by a passing mo- torist. * PC Arnold Summers, of the Whitby Detachment of the OPP, investigated. WILSON COMPANY REPORTED BANKRUPT The T. A. Wilson Lumber Co. Ltd., of Cannington is reported to be bank- rupt. The firm's financial standing was discussed briefly at a regular meeting of Uxbridge Twp. Council on Monday, Feb, 8th, 1960. ~The com- pany only recently completed con- struction of the township's new gar- age at Goodwood. In post-war years, the well-known firm gained consider- able recognition for its work in build- ing a number of artificial ice arenas throughout the district. The Port Perry and Stouffville rinks were erec- ted by the Wilson compnay. The Reeve. reported that although some accounts were still outstanding, the Township had completed its agree- ment. It was reported that the firm was presently paying from 8e¢, to 10c. on the dollar, St. John's Presh. Church W.M.S. The Women's Missionary Society of St. John's Presbyterian Church held their February meeting at the home of Mrs, Elsner, Emmerson Motel. There were fifteen members present. Mrs. B. D, Armstrong, President, con- ducted the Devotional with Mrs. Perry and Mrs. Weir assisting. Mrs. C. Mec- Master gave an interesting talk on Africa from the Study Book. Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. Donald Milne reported from the Presbyterial in Lindsay and Mrs. Hall read a report of a visit to British Guiana by Mrs. Edna Bell, Mrs. Armstrong reported sending a Gift Bale to Formosa. Mrs. Elsner served tea and the ladies enjoyed a social half-hour, DISTRICT DOINGS-- COBOURG MAN BUYS GARTON BUS LINES BOWMANVILLE -- C. K. Burley, owner of Burley Bus Lines, Cobourg, announced that he has purchased Gar- ton Coach Lines from operator Clare Garton, and will take over his new enterprise Monday, Feb, 16. The purchase price of his new com- pany was not disclosed nor was Mr. Burley prepared to make any official statement just what changes, if any, he plans to make in the present Gar. ton operation, The new owner operates a school bus service for the United Counties of Northumberland and Durham and his runs include transportation of stu- dents to Cobourg District, Port Hope, Bowmanville and Orono High Schools. In addition to school transportation service, Mr. Burley operates a charter service and has a franchise for runs from Cobourg to Hastings, Harwood and Grafton. In all, until his addition of the Garton system, his company operated about 20 vehicles. He stated his purchase of Garton Lines will form a "sort of network of buses and service between Cobourg- Bowmanville-Oshawa and Whitby. He stated he has bought Mr. Garton's equipment and his franchise for both regular and charter runs. PICKERING GIRL AWARDED $14,500 FOR INJURIES AT UXBRIDGE FAIR 4-year-old Pickering girl, Lynda Lee Disney, injured by a starting gate while watching a trotting race spon- sored by the Uxbridge Kinsmen Club, has been awarded $14,500 as settle- ment of her claim. Mr. Justice Danis of the Supreme Court of Ontario approved the settle- ment. Lawrence V. Disney of Chris- tina St., Pickering, her father, receives an additional $1,306 to cover medica) expenses. The girl was standing on a railing in the Uxbridge Municipal Fair- grounds, in May, 1958, when she was struck in the forehead by a moving starting gate fastened to the rear of a car. Doctors inserted a metal plate in the girl's forehead. She has a four- inch scar. Defendants were the Uxbridge Kins- men Club and 12 members. They were --ZErnie Brown, Emerson Vance, Ro- land Hudson, Ray Laswick, Tim Bre- thour, John Angell, Bill Low, Clarence Johnston, Edward Lee, Ross Murray, Howard Reynolds and Frank Shortt. STOUFFVILLE POLICE CHIEF'S APPEAL IS STILL IN DOUBT Former Police Chief Frank Ed- wards of Stouffville is still awaiting the court's decision as to whether or not he has any grounds to appeal the decision given against him last Decem- ber. In a public hearing before Judge Forsyth at that time, Edwards was found guilty as charged by the muni- cipality, given ten days in which to resign and failing to do so was auto- matically dismissed from office. A two month salary offer made by coun- cil was rejected. Edwards chose to ask for the right to appeal. This action was at first delayed when the request was taken to the wrong court. The request has now been made to the proper authori- ties. This weeK Judges Laidlaw, LeBel, and McKay heard the arguments pre- sented as to why the former Chief should be allowed to appeal. Oa the behalf of Stouffville, Solicitor Lee ar- gued that there was no ground for ap- peal. "Solicitors Rose and Starr, rep- resenting Edwards, argued that Judge Forsyth had erred in his judgment. The three judges hearing the argu- ments reserved their decision and it may be a couple of weeks before the right to appeal is either allowed or denied, What a lesson Nature is teaching us all the time. And yet when the storms of life come, we always think that they are fatal, and will never cease. It would have been quite easy on Sunday to find an excuse for stay- ing home, and yet, so many, as their custom was, wended their way to the House of God. As one man said: "Well! it is Sunday and we must take the children to Church". Needless to say, there were lanes that were block- ed; but especially on the Island, the snow plough does a very fine job, We were able to have three Services and four Sunday Schools in spite of the snow and wind. The folks at Prospect were two hours on the road returning home; but finally made it after using their own tractor and plough. Isn't it encouraging, that we are not so easily discouraged? The Minister's text was: "If thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell." This is a warning to us against ourselves. Je- sus is telling us that sometimes sur- gery is the only remedy. Quoting from The Interpreter's Bible: "If the hand or eye of the preacher, his swell- ing oratory or laboured rhetoric hin- ders his message or hides his Master, let him cut it off. If the busy hand of the housewife is so feverishly oc- cupied with the orderliness and spot- less precision of the house, that the home itself become secondary, let her cut it off. Life is more than meat, and a home is more than a house. When- ever the means displaces the end, make any sacrifice for the end." He went on to say that quite often it is the good that is the real enemy of the best. This is the danger of belong- ing to a select little group, who have become so self-satisfied with them- selves, their Church and their family. God wants us to be extravagant with our love. Our best is never too good for God. For He gives it back, only District Churches Scugog, Manchester and Prospect with a lustre greater than it ever had before. "Be ye thankful unto Him, and speak good of His Name. For He is a Gyeat King, and a Great God." It is a very lovely experience for the Minister to dine with various families in the Manchester-Prospect area on Sundays during these winter months. Thank you all so much, Invitations have gone forth to the parents of our Cubs and Scouts to meet with us next week, Tuesday at at 7.30 p.m. in Scugog Grace Church. Two of our Island boys will be "leap- ing" into Scouts. Should any of our former Cubs who did not go on to Scouts last year, desire to do so now, there will be a car taking the boys to Scouts on Monday evenings, in the future. Also on Sunday February 28 all our boys and girls will parade to Church. The Brownies and Guides with their leaders, will attend Scugog "Grace' Church at 10.16 am. The guest speaker will be Mrs. Monica Cook, Frenchmen's Bay. Both Monica and her husband Harry have had very wide experience in Guides and Scouts, and have given so freely of their time. Quite often they have had only one boy or girl at a meeting Something has happened, and a boy or girl find himself or herself in the Hospital. They are npt forgoten and these two leaders have brought new hope and interest into the hearts of so many. The Cubs and Scouts and Leaders will attend Prospect Church at 1.15 p.m. and Harry Cook will give the address. There will also be special music at both services. There will also be the service at 11.15 a.m. at Manchester. We invite all parents and those inter- ested in the work of our boys and girls to come and worship with us on Feb. 28th. The Official Board of the Pastoral Charge will meet this Friday at 8.30 p.m. in Scugog "Grace" Church, Our Financial Statements are all ready for distribution. This is the time when TREY Foil we make our plans for the year, so we hope that everyone who has received a notification of the meeting and is thereby recognized as a member of the Board, will attend. A cup of tea by the ladies after the meeting would be very refreshing. Make it coffee will you? Next week, Wednesday, February 24th, we would like the Elders of Scugog Island to meet with a commit- tee from Scugog "Head" to plan for the Centennary. Much work has been done and now the time has arrived when we should think of specific plans. We will meet in Scugog Head Chruch at 8.30 p.m. next week Wednesday. The date for the dedication of our Organ has been set for Sunday even- ing March 27th at 7.30 pm. We are hoping that you will make it Marion and Don Crozier. We have invited the Minister of Centennial United Church, Highland Creek, to give us the mes- sage, and his choir to lead us in song. We have also invited Mrs. V. Stouffer to assist us at the organ, and we hope that you will all mark this on your calendars, and be with us at the ser- vice. The prayers of our people are going out on behalf of you Carol Fralick, and for strength and courage and faith for the family and relatives. We also remember you who are shut in at home and to those who are waiting on you. We have missed you Marion and Burnsell Webster and the children, and do hope that the "bug" has gone the rounds of the family by this time, and will die. We also are glad that you are home Glen Holtby from hospital, and look for you all at Church in the near fut- ure. Many happy returns to Mr. T. Redman, who will celebrate his 84th birthday on Tuesday the 23rd. Also happy birthdays to Patricia Aldred and Timothy Reader of the Island. We hope that you will all come and worship with us on Sunday. Anglican Notes By Mary Becker Our church will see a number of visitors this week-end as we receive four young ladies from the Anglican Women's Training College, and also play host to the Scouts and Cubs of Port Perry at our morning service. The programme for the two- -day visit of the girls from the A.W.T.C. includes a supper to be served by some of the ladies of the W.A. in the church hall on Saturday evening, and a meeting of the Sunday School tea- chers in the Rectory at 8.15 p.m. on Saturday, which will introduce the visitors to our Church School Staff. On Sunday they will observe teaching in both St. Thomas's, Brooklin and in the Church of the Ascension. They will attend a breakfast meeting of the Brooklin teachers. Overnight ac- comodation is being provided by se- veral members of the Brooklin Parish, The four young ladies will be accom- panied on their visit by Miss Carol Fuller, a curriculum writer from the General Board of Religious Educa- tion. The W.A. held its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 9th. After a hymn and scripture reading, Mrs. Mumford discussed the chapter from the study book on the problems of the various different churches in Africa. Mrs. Whitby read the minutes of the last meeting and Mrs. Clarke gave the treasurer's report. Mrs. Hayes moved that the W.A. accept its pled- ges for the year and also pay $1.00 towards the W.A. expense fund as re- quested. It was agreed to pay a small account incurred for material for uniforms for the Indian School children. Plans were made for a supper Sat- urday night when some of the W.A. members will join the four visitors from the Anglican Women's Training College and Mr. and Mrs. Fuller, Mrs. Sebben had sent a request to the meet- ing that the Girls' Auxiliary be al- lowed to operate a candy table at the W.A. Easter Tea. This was agreed to. Mrs. Fuller reported that this year there would be a Girls' Day of Prayer as well ag the World Day of Prayer for Women. The latter event will take place at the Pentecostal Church in Port Perry on Mar. 4th at 3 p.m. Mrs, Fuller also showed study books, including the one chosen for Lent thig year, entitled "His Worthy Praise". The meeting was closed with prayer and refreshments were i a ar lh a a te papi hi served by Mrs. Whitby and Mrs. Mum- ford. The Afternoon Guild held a success- ful Valentine tea last Saturday. Speaker at the recent Diocesan Bd. meeting of the W.A. in Toronto was the Primate of All Canada, Most Rev. Howard H. Clark. The Evening Guild held its meet- ing this week in the Church Hall on Monday evening. During the short business session, members heard the treasurer's report, made plans for the dinner being catered for the follow- ing evening, and also agreed to serve refreshments after the Palm Sunday service being held by the District Youth Council in our church on the evening of April 10th. The balance of the evening was devoted to pre- parations for Tuesday. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Sebben and Mrs. Sonley. On Tuesday evening some 40 wo- men teachers met in the hall of the Church of the Ascension for their Federation dinner meeting. The speaker of the evening was Rev. Mr. Fuller and the Evening Guild catered for the event. The Boy Scouts and Cubs of Port Perry will parade to our church on Sunday morning, to mark the anni- versary of the Founder, Lord Baden- Powell. The Guides and Brownies will attend the United and Presby- terian Churches. The Mental Health Association, of which Mr, Fuller is area convenor, is asking for volunteers to visit in the Ontario Hospital at Whitby. Any- one willing to undertake this task is asked to contact the Rector. Members of the Mental Health Aassociation of Ontario County heard Mr. M. Lennox of the Toronto Board of Fducation speak on Mental Health in the Schools on Monday night in Oshawa. It is hoped to arrange films and speakers for local Mental Health programmes. As everywhere, there has heen much sickness in our parish this week. We wish a speedy recovery to Mrs. Stap- le, Mrs. Dagenais, Miss Connie Snow- den, Miss Muriel New, and others confined to their homes. The parish was saddened to learn of the death this week of Mr. Teno who, with his family, had tome re- cently to our midst, from Oshawa, ELECTRICITY 0f Many Things By Ambrose Hills DEFINITIONS I defined socialism, in a debate with a CCF-er, as "ownership of the means of production, distribution and ex- change by the State." William Irvine, Alberta CCF president, says that, "His definition of socialism is not only false, it makes him a laughing stock." Well, if it makes me a laugh- ing stock, it does the same for the Encyclopedia Britannica, Webster's Dictionary, Mr. Bevan of the Socialist party in the U.K., and countless others. Mr. Irvine went on to say that, "The fact is socialism means extending to every individual the maximum of pri- vate property." Oh, brother, what twistings and turnings the socialist mind is going through these days! 1 venture to say that Mr. Irvine smack- ed his lips over that new-coined defi- nition of his, but if it doesn't make him a laughing stock it at least puts him on a par with the communists at twisting the meanings of words. Mr. Irvine then goes on to define the "State." He says that properly speaking it is the people--all of them. That it is an instrument of the peoplo and should be freely used by them. He then says, "But the power of the state can be and often has been us- urped by tyrants and used as an in- strument of oppression." I believe that! It is for that very reason that I like to see the power of the state limited and not increased. I prefer to have the means of production in the hands of private persons rather than in the hands of the state, even if the state purports to act for all individ- uals. In fact, the state is run by the government, and government officials can get pretty dictatorial even now. Just imagine what it would be like if every job depended on political pull! Mr. Irvine went on to say that Capi. talism uses the power of the state now just as tyrants do. I don't be- lieve it. But we started out by talking about definitions. I do think there is a good deal of confusion about the meaning of words. Most of that confusion is in the ranks of the CCF-ers who are trying to sell the people the idea that they really aren't very socialistic af- ter all, They are the ones who need to get things straightened out with the dictionary folk.