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RAGE.EQUR I Succeeding 7 THE OSHAWA" DAILY REFO (Established 1871) fAn AL Alaa. newspaper Jublished every wicks Oh . Hine eli "a Buss Rig. 2 Mundy, Pres. on the Audit Buresu {fae eeorincia vs I SUBSCRIFTION RATES. 'Delivered Ly carrier in Oshawa, Whitby and suburbs 25¢ for two weeks; $3.25 for six months, or $6.50 per year it paid in advance. mail anywhere in Canada (outside Oshawa BY as delivery limits) $1.35 for three months, $2.26 fu; six months. or $4.00 per vear U paid in advance, By mail to U.S. subscribers, $6.00 per year. payable strictly tn advance. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1940 Husbands and Wives in War Effort "The enthusiasm with which Kinette groups are supporting the War Service ef- forts of Kinsmen Clubs in making a re- markable difference in the net results of our War programme," said an official of the 'National War Services Committee of . the Association of Kinsmen Clubs of Can- "ada, at the Toronto headquarters recently. Kinettes, the wives of Kinsmen, have ef- ficient organizations in many centres and everyday brings reports of the formation of new groups to assist the local Clubs. The Association of Kinsmen Clubs of Canada, is purely Canadian, and is com- posed of 80 clubs in all parts of the Domin- jon with a total membership of close to 8,000. Their war service efforts are co- ordinated and nationalized through a cen- tral committee. It is believed they are the only Canadian service club whose wives 'have organized on a national scale to aug- "ment their organizations war activities Improved Mortality Rate The recent report of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company that a lower death rate will be recorded this year among their * policyholders will most likely find a simi- - lar regord among the other life insurance * companies. The lower mortality rate has been noticeable from the four principal communicable diseases of childhood but the principal decline has been in the deaths ..from pneumonia, the figure up to the end * of October being 20.9 per cent below that of '1939. There has been an increase in only .one bracket--accidents. This lowered mortality rate speaks well . for the medical profession and also for our municipal and provincial health depart- ments, who are devising new ways and means, assisted by science and new inven- ~tions, 'to overcome the ills of humanity. Then, too, it must be remembered, there has been less malnutrition across the Dominion, due to greater increase in em- ployment, shrinkage in relief lists and . greater spending power. If the head of the 'house is able to work and provide ade- quately for his dependents, there is a greater sense of security. And don't forget your mental attitude toward life has a lot to do with your health. London Has Stood Far Worse © Whileio a Bipt is being made to mini- / the 'terrible loss of life and destruc- tion of property being caused by the bomb- of 'London by the Germans, it is very encousaging to read the following editorial from the Halifax Herald -under the caption, "Londan Hs Stood Far Worse", 'which points out that history records that many worse things have happened the capital.of the empire. The editorial speaks for itself. "Think of the London of long ago, what * it endured and survived in times when its - area was but a fraction of what it is now 'and its population was no more than a | i twentieth of that of the Metropolitan Area | of 1940: Think of the London Plagues of 'the 17th Century. 'epidemic of. plagues in. which 33,347 per- sons.died in London, and in 1625 there was another «in' which 41,313 perished. Then, * in 1664-65 came the Great Plague, and "out of a population of half a million, 100,000 gfell victims to the epidemic," Or think of "the. Great Fire of London of 1666 that de- , stroyed the property 'on 400 streets, burned "13, 200 houses, 89 churches, hundreds of | publie- buildings' and historic landmarks, and cost in the value of modern currency 'upward of £40,000,000. Think of that in a community of that size in those days, when practically the en- tire London within the walls was razed to 'the ground! But London remained and i grew and prospered, for "despite these ter- iyible 'tribulations, the people of London Heys 10st their resilience, and within a few {The Oshawa Daily Times, | In 1603 there was an. THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1940 years they formed once more a flougighing community." Then, as ow, the spirit, of | the, true' Lo ef 'Wa Pr K horror, all loss, 'all 'wisfortu Grédt Fire 'swept away' churches and public buildings and business "establishments, . . "The citizens, instead of complaining, discoursed almost of nothing but of a survey for re-building the ¢ity with bricks and larger streets." 'Think, again, of the devastation that overtook France and Belgium in the last war. * Distreseing as are figures of loss of life and damage in recent raids they are almost negligible compared with the population of London, and greatly below the losses in human life in the disasters of the much smaller London of the past. And the prop- erty damage so far is as nothing in com- parison with the devastation in London fire disasters in centuries gone by. "Three Cars" (By A. R. Kennedy in the Peterborough Examiner) As shiny cars came off the line, they faced a mighty trying time, although a splendid show; they hadn't started running yet, and it was safe enough to bet, they knew not where they'd go. Car Number One was moved out quick, the owner saw in it a kick, and all the fun he'd need; the car looked pretty good to him, he said when it was broken in, he craved a little speed. Inside two weeks why Number One, was called upon to step and hum, its speed was eighty-three; upon a road where all was clear, the driver acted rather queer, and wrapped around a tree. And then there came Car Number Two, a spotless thing and shiny new, its owner waited there; he was a gay and cheerful gent, who knew just what good driving meant, his intellect was rare. This driver was a goodly sport, delight- ing in a friendly snort, he trusted to his luck; within him was a shot of gin, and things ahead looked strangé to him, he whacked a ten-ton truck. Car Number Three went on its way, be- longed to some hard-working jay, it had a pleasant life; 'twas like a story in a book, for when he drove he always took--his children and his wife. Editorial Notes Soon be time to count the days until Christmas. Which is also a gentle reminder that Civic election day is not far off, either. "When Greek Meets Greek," should now be brought up-to-date by saying "Beware of Greeks Bearing Arms," if it can be said in Italian. Stealing penny bank money from Whitby school is not exactly taking "candy from the baby,' but it looks as if somebody knew where the candy jar was kept. Herbert Hoover is still pressing his plea to have the British lift the blockade against food going into German-occupied areas. That is Hitler's' problem to solve, not Britain's. Nazi economists are telling the German people that wood may prove to be a source of excellent food. And some of the big shots may be forced to eat their own words, it may be stated alsu. The Axis powers have added another country to their "bad gang." But with Britain and the British Empire, aided by material support from United States, she should be more than a match for the bullies. Sometimes we -wish we had an "old .'erock" of a car when driving on the streets of Toronto. Those fellows that try to "scare you off" could worry about the paint job on their own cars, a local driver remarked the 'other day. A Bit of Verse Woodland Thanksgiving Prayer We are Thy quiet folk who haunt the wood And only ask sufficiency and peace. Save for defense or food, we shed not blood. Were we tribunal, war and hate would cease. Give us again this year the fruit of tree And bush and vine which Thou, in love hast made. We ask no more than that the harvest be For us to reap with hunger's busy blade. We are content in our lowly life, Count it for us, Lerd of the Fruit and Grain, That bird and beast are innocent of strife Which mars Thy handiwork with blood and pain, --KADRA MAYSI. A Bible Thought for Today WENT ABOUT DOING GOOD: And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their syna- gogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.--Matthew 4:23. SOME PEOPLE {DONT SEEM TO GET THE That Body Of Yours By James W. Barton, M.D. | ists, | was not considered a serious matter | as it | sitive. | nothing to do with the skin itself | children under 2 | experience has shcwn that the var. | ious factors can be | following order of importance, ECZEMA IN INFANTS CAN BE CURED Before the days of baby special- eczema in infants and children usually cleared up by the time the child was two years old. presented the spread of the Today when eczema occurs, the | baby specialist and family physician investigate the baby's | immediately food as they know that about three cases in four are due to some food to which the baby is allergic or sen- The eruption has really but is the reaction of the body to some food it cannot handle pro- perly. By skin and other tests they "modity" the milk or other food taken and the eczema disappears In the dry form of eczema, reduc- ing the fat or the sugar or both is | often found effective. When allergy or sensitiveness to | foods is not the cause of eczema, Dr. Marion B. Sulzberger, New York City, in the Journal of the Ameri- can Medical Asscciation states thal | change of environment or surround- ings may bring about a cure but un- fortunately this is not often pos- siole.. In the "cure" of eczema in years of age, his 1. Time. Most patients get well by the age of 2 or before, and many then remain free from skin ail- ments. 2. Complete change of environ- ment. 3. Extreme care remedies to the skin. 4. In many cates in wiich re- moval from the ganeral environment is impossible, the leaving out of the commonest foods to which children are allergic or sensitive. The two points we obtain from the above are (a) that children will be free of their eczema at or be- fore the age of two years and may have no other skin trouble; (b) thay foods eaten and the surroundings of the child should be investigated as cures can be obtained in most cases and there is no real reason for wait- ing of theiwo years to pass before giving the child relief. in applying Old Cheese Plant Destroyed By Fire Trenton, Nov. 26.--A fire believ- ed to have started from overheated stovepipes, destroyed Rovert Smith's 40-year-old cheese factory at Smithfield. Fanned by a steady west wind the high-leaping flames soon con- sumed the old landmark. Worden Farley and residents of the nearby community attempted to fight the blaze, but their efforts were to no avall. The burning structure at- tracted residents for miles and parked cars along the highway slowed through traffic for two hours. The loss is estimated at $3,000, STUDENTS BUY AMBULANCE South Hadley, Mass, Nov, 26.-- (AP) --Mt. Holyoke College students have raided penny banks, omitted "cokes" and held bake sales to raise funds to send an ambulance to war- ring Great Britain, Bette. Abraham, chairman of the drive, reported to- day that $5,150 had been raised. | The | | mother was given ointments to ap- | ply which gave some relief and of- | | ten | eruption. ranged in the Silent Observer Checks New Planes Washington, Noy. 26.--(AP).--The United States army's newest bomber and pursuit planes are being tested more accurately than ever before | i with the aid of a silent observer. | Until recently test pilcts recorded | the readings of their instruments by | jotting down on a kneepad attached | to their flying suits the figures they saw. Often these were incorrect, officials of the army air corps de- | clared, becauze the pilots were not able to wriie precisely or think cor- | rectly and scmetimes they "blacker ! out" or went ur.conscious during the critical moments of a test. The kneepad and pencil have now been replaced by a movie camera | | to record continucusly the readings | | of the many dials on the instrument | panel. The pilot can put his plane | through its paces while the camera clicks away to reccrd air speed. alii- tude, angle of climb or descent motor temperatures, propeller revol- utions, and all the other measure- | ments necessary in flying a modern airplane. The camera, equipped with a wide-angle lens, is mounted six inches from the panel with flood lights illuminating the instruments. | THREE HORSEMEN OF APOCALYPSE | RIDE IN EUROPE | Famine, Disease and Death Already Rampant in War Areas By STEPHEN J. McDONOUGH Washington, - Nov. 26 - (AP)--The three horsemen of the Apocalypse who ride behind .war--famine, dis- ease and death----were said today to be already overrunning Europe. In a report to Scientific Monthly, magazine of the American Associa- tion for the Advancement cf Sci- ence, Dr. Alonzo E. Taylor of Stan- ford University said that the after- math of the war may be wors than the war itself. Throughout Europe and particu- larly in the countries; conquered by Germany the problem cf food is al- ready becoming acute, he declared, and shortages are necessitating strict rationing of available sup- plies. ; In Norway, Denmark, Holland, Belgium and France, he said, there will be inadequate supplies of wheat, meat, fats and olls because those available supplies have either been commandeered or uscd up by the armies and farmers have not been able to work their lands. In additicn, Dr. Taylor = added, "in most countries a special prob- lem is .the feeding of refugee:." On the heels of famine are hound to come thousands of cases of dis- ease due to lack of food, neglect, poor housing, insufficient clothing and lack of fuel Public health and other medica] authorities paint a dismal picture of the coming winter for millions of Europeans of all nationalities. Thousands of children, they say, will be born dead, thousands of mothers will die of lack of medical attention, diphtheria and pneu- monia will kill other thousands, and if epidemics of influenza, 'ty- phus, typhoid fever, measles and plague break out -- which medical men fully expect--the toll of death and suffering will be much greater than that of 'the war itself, | previous day, | government, ON THIS DATE -- By -- FRED WILLIAMS Three times within 60 years have | the people of Quebec read in their newspapers on No/, 26 of the re- sults of provincial elections held the and in two of the cases the victors soon moved on to | federal posts. The first of the series was in 1881, when Hon. J. A. Cha- pleau won a substantial victory over H. G. Joly. But the following July Mr. Chapleau went to Ottawa as secretary of state, changing places with J. A. Mousseau. Chapleau was afterwards minister of customs and lieutenant-governor of the provinee | and died Sir Adolphe. The second of the Nov. 25 elec- tions was in 1904, Then 8. N. Par- ent retained office by a big ma- jority. But he too soon retired, for in March following he went to Ot- tawa as chairman of the National Transcontinental Railway commis- sicn, a post he held until the day after the defeat of the Laurier min- istry in 1911. Mr. Parent did not wait for Sir Wilfrid to resign; as soon as he knew that "the Torles were in," he knew he would be out, and told me flatly: "I'm not going to wait to be fired!" Later Mr. Par- ent was looked after by the Quebec being chairman of the Quebec Streams commission until his death, The third election was in 1908, when Lomer Gouin was given a popular mandate, which he was to hold uniil 1920. He had replaced Parent when the latter went to Ottawa, and himself went to Ottawa as minister of justice in the first Mackenzie King cabinet in 1021. He resigned in 1924 and retired from .politics, but he also was lieutenant- governor of Quebec for a few months in 1929, dying suddenly as he was about to prorogue the legis. lature. FLYERS INJURED IN TRENTON CRASH FO. Arnold Bi Bushell, of Hazelhill, N.S., Suffers Minor Wounds Relleville, Nov, 26.--Flying Offi- cer Arnold Bushell, of Hazelhill, N.5., was injured when the plane in which he was night flying with another officer crashed at the Trenton aicport, He was rushed to the Bellevilie General Hospital where he was attended by Dr. G S. Stcbie. The flyer suffe face and mouth. reported as fair, The second officer riding in the plane with Flying Officer Bushell sufiered only a minor cut Airport officials declined to give out any details of the accident other than to say that the plane had crashed during a night flying expedition and that the Incident was not considered serious. injuries to his is condition was SHOOTS HIS DEER Indianapolis, Nov. 26. -- (AP): -- Fourteen shots rang out from a south side tavern. Several police squads hurried to the place and pre- pared for a homicide investigation. But the noise was only Edwin Lude« man, 37, the barkeeper, shooting in the Sunday quiet at small iron deer on an indoor target range. He was arrested on a charge of shooting in side the city limits. Four Sentenced 'to Death, Nine to Life Im- prisonment, Five Less- er Terms and One Died After Starting Life Term -- Two Await Sentence By OLIVER W. DE WOLF (Associated Press Staii Writer) Philadelphia, Nov. 26 (AP).--An 'investigation that began with the death of an obscure relief worker two years ago and disclosed the grim machinations of an insurance murder ring has about reached its finale. "Only a few cdds and ends re- main now," said Vincent McDevitt, assistant district attorney, as he ticked off the cases of 23 persons charged with the 27 known slayings. Two women and two men have been sentenced to the electric chair Nine are serving life terms. Five Another "lifer" died socn after en- tering the prison. Three women were acquitted and one is yet to be tried. Two men await sentence. out upon in November 1938, when Ferdinand Alfpnsi died of pcison. His death tcuched off an inquiry that spread over Eastern Pennsyl- vania, Delaware, New Jersey and part of New York State. Police exhumed more than a score of bodies, found traces of poison in the internal organs of some, evidences of severe beatings cn others. All had been certified as having died + from natural causes. In the meantime, Herman Petril- lo, one-time salesman, was arrested and charged with Alfonsi's death. "That broke the case," McDevitt sald. Petrillo was convicted in March, 1039, but won an order for a new trial. Instead of trying him again on the same count, the state elect- ed to try him for the drowning of crippled Rafaelo Caruso. Petrillo was convicted and again sentenced to death. Again he has appealed. Petrillo, police said, sought out women with "husband troubles" and told them how their spouses could be disposed of. y A fat insurance policy was gen- erally a major requirement. Poison was generally the second and the victim, usually obscure .except in his own environment, soon was mourn- ed, Petrillo's uncle, Pull, a tailor, ac- cused as the othef ring-leader, was convicted in the death of Lugi Le- vecchio and was sentenced to die. Testimony disclosed the ring claimed at least $300 from the in- surance policies of each victim--and at least one of the policles totalled more than $10,000. who were killed," McDevitt said. "Perhaps there were many more." The two women awaiting the chair, Mrs. Josephine Romualdo, 45, and Mrs. Grace Gionetti, 55, were sentenced October 26--Mrs. Romu- aldo for the murder of her husband, Antonio, Mrs. Gionetti for the mur- der of her former husband, Peter Pirolll, - VISITING HUNTERS SET NEW RECORD Toronto, Nov. 26, -- Hunters throughout Ontario report a plenti- ful supply of deer, according to D. J. Taylor, deputy minister of game and fisheries, who reports more American hunters in Ontario this year than ary year in the prov= ince's history. Non-resident licenses netted $24,000 this' year compared with the peak year of $21,000. This situation is more surprising, Mr. Tayior said, hecause of federal war-time regulations on bringing firearms from the United States. Each U. 8; huntsman who took out a hunting license last vear. receiv- ed, this year a persona lctter from Mr. Taylor, printing out :he regu- 1stion and how it had ta be han- dled. "We feel 'we have brought in many thousands of American dol- lars through -petitiorine these huntsmen," said Mr Taylor are imprisoned fcr two to 20 years. It was a long trial that police set | "We know of at least 27 persons | , | terned in Return Hope Council" For Two-Year Term Port Hope, Nov. 26.--Returried to cffice by acclamation; : Hope Towne ship Coupcit wil: "gerve " tivo-year terms. The reeve = w. E. Prouse; deputy resve is H G. Woodley, and the councillors are W. Lord A. J, Run-~ nals and W. G Bickle A small crowd attended the held earloer this year in .the expec- tation that a large crowd would tum out 1 the occasion WAR PRISONERS. - IN GERMANY DD NOT GET PARCELS Nazis Fail to Give Names and Addresses-- Red Cross Acts Ottawa, Nev. 25.--Failure of Ger~ man authorities to supply names and addresses has blocked efforts of the Canadian Red Cross to provide 10,000 food parcels a week to the Germany, it is learned. S As a direct result of Germany's delay in living up to terms cf the Geneva convention regarding pris- oners, it is reported here that Brie tish prisoners have to subsist on the extremely meagre Nazi rations and that food 'conditions in prison camps are desperate. ' To meet the emergency, the Red Cross is reported ready to pay the full postal cost of sending the par- cels in bulk to Geneva, but this will mean that funds available will pro= vide only 5,000 parcels a week. . The only other way out is to nes gotiate with the United States, Portuguese, Spanish, French and Swiss postal authorities for medi- fication of regulations, so that un addressed parcels would be carried at the same rate as parcels sent to a specific prisoner. From Canada parcels to prison- ers go a round-abecut route through New York to Lisbon, by the Ameri~ can Export Line, and then on. to Geneva in sealed cars, for handling by the International Red Cross. With 'no addresses: 'available, it fs planned to have them sent In care of the British Spbiesman at each camp. The Canadian Red Cross under- took to look after war prisoners at the reauest of the British authori ties. It-was suggested that Canada supply the food and Britain pay for it, but the Red Cross authorities undertook to finance the whole cost. The 'Canadian prisoners committee has $1,500.000 available for the work. Owing to the German at- titude a large part of this.monay may have to be expended cn paost- age. Private sources report that no privately - sent letters or parcels have vet reached prisoners in Ger- many. Letters from prisoners reveal in guarded and indirect ways that they are starving. German prison- ers. In Canada admit that their food is better than they had been' getting in Germany for year. They get the same rations as Canadian troops and the only limits on what they receive from Germany are the limitations placed by their own Government on what can be cent out of the country. German authcrities give the 'ex-< cuse that prisoners are being cone stantly moved from cne camp 'to another and hence it has been im=- dresses. Prisonérs here have been moved from Britain to Canada and yet authorities have censtantly kept the International Red Cross office in Gens fully advised as to names a addrasses. The only difficulty tat has cropped up is the number duplications of nzmes and titles' among the Germans. There are, ffor Instance, sorhe five or "six "Hi Doctor Schmidts 'ifi- anaca. 3 50. YOU MIGHT AS WELL he] # Follow eo Their Lead Men everywhere are switching to Club for extra enjoyment and extra satisfaction. 0 CHEWING TOBACCO CHEW THE BEST nomination' 44,000 British prisoners of war in, possible to provide names and ad- \