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' - THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1940 ; PAGE FOUR . The Oshawa Daily Times Rr Succeeding "THE OSHAWA DAILY REFORMER : (Established 1871) An independent newspaper published every week- day afternoon except Saturday at Oshawa, Can- ada, by The Times Publishing Co. of Oshawa, "= Limited. Chas. M. Mundy, Pres.; A. R. Alloway. Managing Director The Oshawa Daily Times is a member of the Canadian Daily Newspapers Association the On- tario Provincial Dailies and the Audit Bureau of Circulations. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carrier in Oshawa, Whitby and suburbs 10 cents per week: $2.60 tor six months, or $5.20 per year if paid in advance. By mail anywhere in Canada (outside Oshawa carrier delivery limits) $1.25 for three months, $2.25 for six months, or $4.00 per year if paid in advance. By mail to U.S. subscribers, $6.00 per year, payable strictly in advance. Sie - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1940 - . Off to Camp Hats off to the fine body of Oshawa and district men who sailed this morning for Niagara-on-the-Lake for their two weeks of intensive training. Undoubtedly they will return as "fit as fiddles," as was the case with the company that returned from camp Saturday afternoon. We would like to pay a tribute to all of these fine chaps who have enlisted from all walks of life to put themselves in a position where they will be at least partial- ly trained for service if they should be needed in the defence of their country. As their home town friends have observed their evening parades during the past few i weeks many have been heard to remark on * 'their fine appearance and soldierly bearing. This has been particularly so since the men received their uniforms. We extend our hearty congratulations to officers and men of the Second Ontario Regiment and best wishes for a pleasant and profitable stay at Camp Niagara. Oshawa is proud of them. m The Second War Loan There should be no need fo urge anyone who can do so to subscribe to the Second Canadian War Loan, which goes on sale of- ficially today. The issue is for Three Hun- dred Million Dollars, and is for a term of twelve years. The interest rate is three per cent., but the bonds are offered at $98.75, so that actually the yield is three and one-eight per cent. "To turn the resources of the country from private satisfactions to public service" is the forceful way in which the purpose of the War Loan was expressed by thé Hon. J. L. llsley, Minister of Finance. It seems to us this brief but meaningful remark goes to the root of the matter. The Loan is not only an appeal for sound investment, but an opportunity for all loyal Canadians who can make such an investment, whether large or small, to put aside their own ideas of comfort and selfishness and join in putting their dollars to work for the Em- pire. We have no doubt the new loan will be a tremendous success, as the first War Loan was last January, when the appeal for $200,000,000 was over-subscribed by more than $120,000,000. Our forces overseas, particularly our air- men, are daily giving Hitler his answer by their deeds of valor. Let us who remain at home give him another and equally im- portant answer by providing the "sinews of war" to back up the Empire's fighting forces, of which we are all so justly proud. The Youth Council and Communism Our objection to the Youth Council is not that it seeks to promote discussion, though it should be remembered that there are right and wrong ways and times for discussion of certain matters. A day set aside by our King for a Day of Prayer is hardly an appropriate time and "testimony of masked witnesses" is not the proper manner. What we do object to is that an organiz- ation that was so recently allied with com- munism, which is now very properly out- lawed in Canada, should attempt to provide leadership to our young people in time of war. J ! Hobnobbing with young communists, and listening to their "viewpoint" on what's wrong with the world, is just as sensible as it. would be for a convention of police chiefs to call in a bunch of thieves and thugs to assist in law enforcement. In the latter situation there would be no common ground and neither is there any between decent, patriotic British citizens and the dupes and agents of Stalin, who until re- cently, were seeking every opportunity to | promote their godless political system in this country. They will do so again if given an opportunity. We do not believe the Youth Council is capable of constructive thinking. Its whole ambition and program thus far seems to have been to try and find the worst condi- tions, not the best. Before the war, it encouraged pacificism and unpreparedness, and it interprets "democracy" to suit its own peculiar viewpoint, usually colored by that of its former communistic friends. - These people are entitled to their own ideas, so long as they do not break the law, but when they call public meetings for the purpose of "educating" the public, they need not complain if their organi- zation is regarded as a proper subject for public discussion. The Day of Prayer Yesterday, at the call of His Majesty, King George, and at the outset of the second year of war, the whole British Empire engaged in a Day of Prayer to Almighty God for guidance and ultimate victory. Churches of all denominations heeded the King's call and those in Oshawa united their voices with others the world over to humbly plead for forgiveness, wisdom and the complete overthrow of the dark forces of evil that oppress the world at this time. It was a timely call the King made. We have much to pray for and also much to be thankful for, and with our supplications we should not forget to give thanks. Doubtless many a prayer yesterday remind- ed the Heavenly Father of His deliverance at Dunkirk, which so many, even among the "ungodly," recognized as none other than the miraculous salvation of a Mighty God who was caring for those in extreme difficulty. The Divine intervention which was so marvellously displayed at Dunkirk will again be made available, we firmly believe, in response to the humble, believing prayer of those who put their trust in God and call upon Him in simple faith. His Word tells us: "Ask, and it shall be given unto you." Hitch - Hiking Soldiers A military board of enquiry has been set up to investigate the why and wherefore of the escape of several internees. This is doubtless a very proper procedure. But we would like to see a Board of enquiry to deal with the problem of trans- portation of our Canadian soldiers in train- ing for overseas service. The importance of the matter should not require any added emphasis in view of the fact that®several fatalities have occurred recently through soldiers "thumbing" their way on the highways of the province to and from their homes while on leave. Three men from. Camp Borden were killed near Barrie and others were injured when a truck. in which they were riding was wrecked. Another man was killed near Cornwall and two companions are in the Cornwall Hospital. Two other men lost their lives near Midland while running to get in a car which had stopped to give them a lift. ; These men have given up their home-life and much more for their country. Surely it would not be too much to provide trans- portation for them at minimum rates, if indeed the railways might not be approach- ed to carry them free. In our opinion, the matter is strictly up to the military authorities and should receive their imme- diate and careful attention. Editorial Notes R.A.F. Specialties: Making junk of Junk- ers and a mess of Messerschmidts. British airplanes have renewed the scat- tering of leaflets over Germany. Bombs have a far greater effect. Correctly stated by the Ottawa Journal: "A Canadian squadron has been in action in the Battle of Britain--defending Can- ada." A new low in punning has been dis- covered. Here it is: "That New York hair stylmt who was to fly down to take care of the Duchess of Windsor might be re- ferred to as the Yankee Clipper who joins the Royal Hair Force." Former Canadian Prime Minister Ben- nett, who is witnessing the Battle of Brit- ain first hand, says the members of the Royal Air Force "are not airmen, but super- men." Perhaps it would be more correct to say that they are real men rising to supreme heights in defence of the highest ars : cause for which men have ever, or ever can, fight--and die, if nedd be, 2nd War Loan Reinforcements ~-Cartoon ni CHAMBERY, 4 by Chambers, Halifax Herald. SET 3 AIMS FOR TRAINING OF DRAFTEES | 2aute wide knowledge and imagina. Ottawa Lays Emphasis on Initiative and Skill i mn Field Craft -- Day Out- lined Ottawa, Sept. 9 -- The ying men who go to militia training centres for compulsory instruction are to return home at the end of a month in better physical condition, with a basic knowledge of military life and a better concept of how to con- duct themselves as individuals and members of a group. That, at least is the idea of the Defense Depart- ent, ; The first men called up for train- ing will be 30,000 single men of 21 years or childless widowers of that age. They will report to training centres about Oct, 9. The department 1s laying emph- asis on initiative and skill in field craft. There will not be much teach- ing of highly technical' stuff such as how to attain a certain objective with certain fire-power. But the young men will be taught how to dig a weapon pit (not a fire trench), how to move through the woods without noise. Physical Training As to physi#al training the courses | have been carefully graduated to get the most out of the men and at the same time not to throw too great a strain on those unaccustomed to physical labor and sports. Physical training will be in groups as small as posible. It will be with- out apparatus so that men return- ing from camp will be able to keep it up in their homes. The regular period of 45 minutes will be divided, 20 minutes for flex and bend and 20 for games. There will be a five- minute rest period. Here is a sample day in the life of the young Canadian defense stu. dent in the third week of his course, after he has been toughened a bit: Sample Day Ten study and drill periods of 45 minutes each with five minutes' ret between, making a day of 7'2 hours. 1. Physical training. 2. Anti-aircraft--How to deal with strafing and parachutists. 3, 4, 5. Marching--To bring a man to understand individual and corp- orate discipline necessary to route marching and up to the standard of doing eight miles (by stages--three, four, six and eight miles). 6. Drill and arms drill--To teach a man how to conduct himself on parade and inculcate the idea of timing his actions with those of others. 7. Gas--To give a basic knowl- edge of the possibilities of chemical warfare, how to use and have con- fidence in a respirator and some practice in wearing respirators, 8. Drill, ; 9. Gas. . 10. Bayonet drill--To teach a man how to handle a bayonet and im- prove his physique and mental alert- ness. This sample day, being Monday, is the toughest day of the week, On' succeeding days there are introduc- ed such periods as military educa- tion, shooting, work in the field with digging and wiring and field craf} which includes such exercises as stalking. Studies Include Lectures "Make it bright" are the instruc- tions going to training officers. "Drill, weapon training and field craft are the most difficult subpects to make interesting. The first two because they are mechanical and apt to be handled in a visionless and mechanical manner and the last be- tion are required to make it lively." Studies incluae lectures on what it means to be a free citizen of Canada, democratic forms of gov- ernment, the rights of citizens and soldiers. The department does not figure that what physical exercises are | taken during the day will be enough | for the more athletic men in train- | ing. Provision is being made for the | sort of games that everybody can play as well as baseball, football, wrestling (incidentally a part of the PT. course) and other esoteric sports, In the evenings there will be movies, sing-songs and entertain- ments and church parade on Sune days. MAY ABOLISH GRAND JURIES CONANT SAYS | To Speed Reforms in Justice Administration to Meet War Conditions Toronto, Sept. 9--Abolition of grand juries and reduction in the size of petit juries may be recom- mended by the special Ontario Gov- ernment committee considering the administration of justice and may be dealt with by the Legislature early next year, Attorney-General Gordon Conant said on Friday. The committee resumes its hearings Sept. 23 instead of next Monday, cue to the absence at military camp of Ian Strachan, KC, MPP, a member of the committee, Mr. Con- ant explained. Because seven or eight supreme and county court judges are engaged in military duties, Mr. Conant said Ontario courts will be congested this fall. But he insisted that the com- mittee's deliberations should go on immediately to have reforms put into effect as soon as possible to meet war conditions. "There are a great many reforms on our agenda that have to do with expediting, simplifying and reducing the cost of the administration of justice," Mr. Conant said. "In Eng- land during the last year, in antici- pation of the war, they undertook substantial reforms in their admin- istration, looking toward manpow- er, We've done nothing of that kind. Our administration of justice is in the same position as always." England has abolished grand juries and reduced to seven mem- bers the personnel of petit juries, he said, thus saving money and the number of men required for this work. ' A major issue to be considered is the placing of onus on a judge to decide whether a jury trial is to be granted. This move would save much expense and the necessity of placing men on juries. In England two-thirds of jury cases have been reduced through this procedure, Mr. Conant stated. \ INDO-CHINESE "FIGHT CHIANG UPON BORDER French Colony Reports Battie With Force Sent to Keep Japanese From New Bases Vichy, Sept. 9.--~Chinese troops on Thursday crossed the French Indo- China frontier but were forced by French troops to flee after a "fierce fight," official French dispatches from Hanoi said on Saturday 'The fight occurred along the Red River and one French soldier was killed and ten were wounded, a communique said. The French were reported to have reinforced their border patrols against further possible Chinese in- cursions. Generalissimo Chiang Kal-Shek's Chungking government had warned formally that Chinese troops would invade French Indo-China to com- bat Japanese forces if the French permitted the Japanese to pass through the French colony to at- tack Chinese on the Yunnan bor- der. Neutral sources have confirmed that an agreement had been signed between French and Japanese au- thorities by which Japan obtained military concessions in Indo-China. Japan is accorded airplane bases, right to passage of troops through Indo-China and the right to gar- rison the railroad leading into Chi- na, the informants said. It was understood that Japanese troops were about to land in Indo- China even if they had not done so. ROOSTER CROWING ANNOYS SLEEPER Clerk Will Check Law Re- garding Hennery Opera- tion in Picton Picton, Sept. 9 -- "The crowing of those cockerels makes it impos- sible to sleep in the early morning hours," declared R. H. Jenkins when he appeared before town council Thursday night asking to be freed of the nuisance. "I know if I went out and yelled the same as those roosters, I'd be in jail in a hurry," he added. "Could you get around the ob- jection by going to bed and getting up at the same time as the hens?" queried Clark F. L. Ward, K.C, amid laughter. The hennery referred to was one on Queen street. Council asked the clerk to check the legality of keep- ing a hennery in the town of Picton. Cost of relief in August was $306, compared to $428 in August last year, with 46 persons receiving aid. All streets intersecting Elizabeth street are to be made ston streets, council decided, after discussing the hazards under the present system to the pupils who use this street to reach the collegiate. Reeve H, 8. Colliver was appoint- ed acting mayor while Mayor Nes- hitt McKibhon is in camp at Peta- J wawe, 15 GERMAN OFFICERS IN ARGENTINE ESCAPE Buenos Aires, Sept. 9 -- The es- cape of 15 interned officers of the scuttled German pocket battleship Graf Spee from Martin Garcia is- land aboard a seized launch was re- ported on Saturday by the Argen- tine government, Details of the escape from the island, in the La Plata estuary, were not immediately forthcoming. The Ministry of the Interior ordered special police to hunt for the fugi- tives. There have been previous escapes among the officers and enlisted men of the Graf Spee, scuttled in Monte- video harbor last December after it was disabled in a running battle with three British cruisers. CANADIANS FIND GREAT INTEREST INIGELANDERS Friendly Feelings Grow When Troops. Settle Down in Garrisons Reykjavik, Iceland, Sept. 9.--Many men among the Canadian and Bri- tish troops guarding this outpost of aCnada against Nazi attack are making a study of the Iceleradic na- tion, a nation which has won the troops' admiration and respect. The Icelanders have responded cordially to this interest and one can actuzlly note the friendly rela- tions growing between the populace and the troops. The Dominion soldiers, under Brigadier L. F. Page, formerly Officer Commanding Military Dis~ district No. 7 at Saint John, N.B., see the civic development in Reyk- javik -- hundreds of concrete houses with green lawns and flower garden -- as similar in type to new houses built in Canadian cities. Within three years housing proj- ects have been completed under joint national and civie, auspices providing modern homes for work- ing class family. There are also in- dependent co-operative housing projects. Natural Central Heat Taxes are high but the people be- lieve lasting values have been ob- tained for expenditures. At present construction is in progress on a sys- tem to heat the entire city by pipe lines from naturz] hot springs. - When completed hot water from nature's own kettle will reach every building in the city, banishing com- pletely the smoke of winter fires and making Reykjavik the cleanest city in the world. The piping system originally was contracted for in Germany. Materisi was aboard ship and ready to sail from Copénhagen when Germany overran Denmark and prevented the vessel's departure. as a result the new piping is coming from Brit- ain instead. The leading paper of Reykjavik estimates 90 per cent. of the popula- tion wholeheartedly favors the Bri- tish side of the war and the papef has stated that British policy of Icelandic guardianship has been framed to interfere as little as pos- sible with civil life, Icelandic labor employed by the military is paid union rates in Ice- land currency. The freedom of the press is complete and the country finds the British market open more and more to Icelandic produce. Britain now takes the entire Ice- landic Cod Fisheries output and fis purchasing 25,000 tons of herring oil and meal which formerly went to Germany. The British policy of co-operation and negotiation has won friends. For example @# British officer re- cently arrived to make adjustments after officers who failed to under- stand the paramount place of grass in the nation's economic life and placed military camps on grasslands. The British officer ordered the camps moved and this adjustment was the more appreciated because grasslands are so important in keep- ing live stock over the long winters that every foot of grass is cut for hay, even the grass of city parks and lawns. Regarding neutrality Icelanders told this correspondent they saw little use being other than neutral since the nation was too small to make any difference in the outcome of the war. They suggested the United States would lose as much © the British Commonwealth in the event of a German victory. However, the agreement between Britain and the United States to exchange fifty over-age American destroyers for American defense bases on British soil in North Amer- ica was received with satisfaction here and made a tremendous im- pression among the Icelanders. BOARD DROPS ORDER FIXING " BREAD PRICES But Warns No Higher Figure Justfiied With Quotations Down Ottawa, Sept. 9. -- The Wartime Prices and Trade Board Saturday night rescinded its order of Aug. 6 fixing bread and flour prices. At the same time it warned that there was "no justification" for higher bread prices than those pre=- vailing before the new 15-cents-a- bush€l wheat-processing tax was ap- plied in July. Because of the drop in wheat prices bakers now paid no more for flour, plus tax, than they paid for flour alone early in May, the board noted. This means, in effect, the tax will be borne by the bakers.. The price-fixing order was laid down when attempts were made to pass the new tax on to the con- sumer by raising the price of bread one cent, although the tax amount ed to a small fraction of one cent a loaf. The order stipulated that millers and bakers should each bear half the tax. An audit by the board since Aug. 6 of representative milling compan= ies' costs over the last five years has persuaded the board that the millers cannot bear any appreciable part of the tax. The lifting of the price-fixing order should not be interpreted as meaning the board will take no action if bread prices now rise, a board official emphasized. In its dealing with bread and flour prices in this instance, the board has been concerned with the effect of the processing tax, it was stressed, and that phase has been closed with the findings announced Saturday night. If bread prices now do rise, after the board's announced opinion that there is no present reason for them rising because of the tax, the board may proceed under its own regula- tions regarding profiteering, it was explained. Official statement of the board's decision was, in part, as follows: In ordering on Aug. 6 that the prices of bread and wheat flour in Canada must revert to those pre valling on July 23, and that millers must, in respect of flour sales after the date of the order, add to their invoices not more than half the levy of 70 cents per barrel, the board emphasized that its ruling was in the nature of a standstill order in the interest of consumers generally, to provide an opportunity to exams ine the implications of the new legislation and permit an adequate investigation to be made. .. . An interim report by the auditors indicates that the average profits resulting from the milling of flour for domestic consumption are cone siderably less in the case of the mills selected for investigation than: the amount of the levy imposed by, the order; and since the mills sub ject to audit are among the most efficient in Canada, it is a reason- able assumption that most of the hundreds of smaller mills through- out the country are even less able than their larger competitors to bear the levy at present being as- sessed against thelr product. : Confederation = Representative -- R. B. SMITH 58 Simcoe St. N., ° Osha ROUND TRIP BARGAIN FARES rom OSHAWA | SEPT. 13 & 14 and A.M. Trains Only SEPT. 15 To TORONTO, Hamilton, Brantford, London, Windsor, Sarnia, St. Catharin Niagara Falls, Ont, and all intermediate points beyond Hamilton. SEPTEMBER 13 & 14 To Brampton, Guelph, Goderich, Owen Sound, Southampton, and all inte mediate points beyond Brampton. To Meaford, Midland, Penetang, North Bay, and all intermediate points beyond Barrie, Party Sound, Burwash, Sudbury, Longlac, Geraldton, Jellico Beardmore. Tickets also sold to Local Stations between Belleville-Whitby, inclusive, See handbills for full particulars or secure information from agents. CANADIAN NATIONAL CANADIAN PACIFIC