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THE DAILY TFIMES-GAZETTE PAGE THREE BR FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1947 This Week Is Your Last Chance or Ice Frolics Tickets y Opposition Starts Attack On Hydro Handling By Drew Toronto, March 14 (CP)--Debate on the Speech from the Throne will continue today in the Oniario Legislature with W. J. Grummett, C.C.F. House Leader, due to present his party's arguments. Opposition leader Farquhar Oliver started the debate yesterday and Premier Drew replied for the government, Although no mention was made of the Ontario Hydro-Electric Power Commission in the Throne light of the opposition attack con- cerned the Hydro Commission. Mr. Oliver summarized his at- tack on the Commission in a mo- tion to amend the reply to the Throne Speech, This amendment called on the government to "regret that (it) has caused deep concern among Hydro consumers by its belated discovery of a serious power shor- stage, its failure to provide ade- quate reserves, and its failure to adequately extend rural lines." The motion also sought to have the government admit that it had "abandoned its pre-election prom- ises." The resignation of Dr. T. H. Hogg as chairman of the Commis- sion was termed "a little cruel" and Mr, Oliver asked full explan- ation of the cause of the resig- nation, : Discussing the Throne Speech generally, Mr. Oliver said he was disturbed that the budget had been brought down before debate on the Speech had started. The budget now will sit for two weeks without anyone having a chance to attack its contents, "The Speech from the Throne itself has little in it to talk about," he. said. "It. is supposed to farecast a good legislative pro- gram, but the only forecast of good legislation. was the White Cane Act restricting the canes to blind persons." The opposition leader decried the fact that Hydro services have not been made available to more farm communities. Within 10 years many of these communities will still be without electrifica- tion, In his reply, Mr. Drew said Dr. Hogg's resignation was requested after it was discovered that the province had been within 100,000 horsepower of power rationing. The government had not béen in- formed of this fact for more than a month and when aid was offer- ed no action was taken by the Commission Chairman. Dr. Hogg was in ill health and was forced to take a four-week vacation leav- jug in abeyance this serious mat- er, The Premier said that Hon. George Challies, Minister Without Portfolio and a member of the Hydro Commission, was in no way to blame for the fact that the gov- ernment was not informed of the critical situation that existed since he was not told of this himself, Because of Dr. Hogg's illness, he was not dismissed but asked to resign so that he would be able lo recelve his superannuation pen- sion, Want Compulsory Holiday On November 11 Post 43, Canadian Legion, at its fegular meeting last night, intro- duced two new proposals for follow- Up in the near future. They fol- lowed a harsh tongue lashing from Entertainment Chairman Jack Burch. He launched out at fellow Legionnaires who fa led to turn out for a social evening last Wednes- day. Only 15 members turned up. The first proposal will be placed before the zone rally to be held here in April. It called for Re- membrance Day to be recognized 8s a compulsory holiday, the same as Christmas. The Dominion Gov- ernment and labor will be proached on the matter if it meets the approval. of the Zone. The other called for what the Legion termed a "slight benefit over our fellow civilians" in regard to the new soclal legislation as recently brought in by the Dominion Gov- ernment, The present set-up calls for equal consideration of both civilian and veteran. This proposal, it is ex- pected, will be endorsed by a local Legion representative who will at- tend the coming Imperial Branch of the Canadian Legion meeting in Guelph on March 30. Plans for the Vimy banquet for Legion members were announced. They include a speaker and chicken er, Four new members were accept- ed last night by the local branch. They are: Ormond Anderson, John Werzun, Thomas Hele and John M. ren. DONATIONS TO OSHAWA HOSPITAL The Oshawa General Hospital has recently received two donations from the Whitby Rotary Club amounting to $52, and also a dona- tion of $250 from PF. J. Bailes of Toronto, formerly of Oshawa. The latter donation is primarily for the upkeep of hte Bailes Ward in the London--(CP)--The first story by Sir Max Beerbohm to be made into & movie will be "A. V. Laider," whose principal character reads the fates of his fellow-travellers on a train palms a few minutes before an accident of which he is the sole Survive. An English company will Bowmanville Speaker ANDREW GILLESPIE Manager of the Bell Telephone Company for Oshawa and district, who addressed the Bowmanville Ro- tary Club on the occasion of the Bell Centennial. Mr. Gillespie told of many highlights of the amazing career of Dr. Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone. Reward Drivers (Continued from Page 1) been a GM employee for 27 years. with 24 years, Russell Yeo has been an employee for 20 years. All of them agree that the men who drive busses and trucks are becoming more courteous but they can't say as much for the average automo- bile driver. The latter, they claim, cares less and less about such im- portant matters as driving signals and dimming headlights. "I'm convinced," Mr. Yeo said, during an interview with the three safe driving leaders, "that a good many of today's automobile drivers don't know there's such a thing as a dimmer switch in their cars." Mr. Reid expressed the opinion that there is very little excuse for accidents these days because of the numerous safety features built into modern vehicles. "The trouble with most bad driv- ers is that they drive too fast with too little thought for other people. In our job, we have to think con- stantly of the other fellow. We know the rules of the road but we can't be sure that he does and we allow him as much leeway as poss- ible," Mr. Reid said. Watch the Other Driver At this point Mr, Yeo broke in to suggest that it was equally Import- ant "to always keep an eye on the fellow behind the one ahead of you." He added that the material contained in the GM safety bulle- tins was of great help to all Com- pany drivers, and listed his own chief rules for safe driving: watch- ing for railroad signs, stop signs and traffic signals, as well as al- areas, In the matter of traffic signs, Mr. Reid said all good drivers real- ize that signs are erected for a pur- posc--the safety of both motorists and pedestrians -- and that the cheapest form of insurance was to be on the look-out for them. Mr. Glover, whose driving is lim- ited almost entirely to the City of Oshawa, finds that school children 8P- | are the chief hazards to safe driv- in and that the very nature of city traffic offers problems which are not of much concern to the truck driver on the highway. GM's top drivers agreed that a good vehicle, regularly inspected and serviced was one of the most important factors in building up an imposing safety record. Their own vehicles receive regular check-ups and the drivers themselves are con- stantly on the alert for any sort of trouble, which they report im- Jmediatley. Other important contri- butions to safe driving they thought, were the safety campaigns which encouraged truck drivers to improve driving technique, Each of the three men intends to aim at an even better driving record and they are inclined to agree with Mr. Yeo who suggests that truck driving like railroading "sort of gets in your blood." One final point they stress is this: The constant ho Mae, of traffic and safety laws while driv- ing a truck, makes a man a better motorist or pedestrian in his off- work hours. The safety awards are made to drivers who have avoided accidents or who have been involved only in a non-preventable accident--one in which definite extenuating circum- stances quite beyond the control of the driver are shown. Each com- pany appoints its own accident re- view board with power to decide to which classification an accident be- longs, governed by Safety League rules, GM's concern with safe driving is only a part of the vast safety pro- gram which extends throuhout the entire organization. Close behind him is Louis Reid ways reducing speed in strange | | other customer ana would pay a Jhe Day am Parliament. By The Canadian Press TODAY: The Commons continues discus- sion of government control bills, The Senate will not sit. YESTERDAY: The Commons passed the conten- tious Canadian wheat board bill by a vote of 172-7; rejected a Progres- sive-Conservative motion to hold it up by a vote of 97-79; heard John Bracken, Progressive-Conservative leader, criticize the bill in third reading; heard Agriculture Minister and Trade Minister MacKinnon de- fend the measure; heard M. J. Cold- well, C.CF. party leader, say his group supported the bill in prin ciple; voted 144-35 to take Easter recess from April 2 to 14; heard Fisheries Minister Bridges announce that Canadian canned fish will not be subject to international alloca- tion after March 31. The Senate heard Senator Cairine Wilson (L-Ontario) urge that Can- ada admit some of Europe's dis- placed persons; approved a motion of Senator Arthur Roebuck (L-On- tario) to revive last session's study by the Senate Immigration Com- mittee. Yvonne Sherman Prefers Piano To Skating A most unusual and talented girl is Miss Yvonne Sherman, American Figure Skating Champion, who will skate here in Ice Frolics of 1947. Miss Sherman, besides peing hailed as the coming bright star in the figure skating world and the hope of American interests at the Olym- pic Games next year is also a con- cert pianist. The funny part about it all is that she would sooner play the piano than skate and yet it is skating that she has so far tri- umphed. Miss Sherman is regarded how- ever as a grert prodigy in the music world, She is under the tutelage of world famous teachers of piano and gave her first recital at the age of five. She expects to become a con- cert pianist of note within a few years and critics who have heard her playing, claim a great future for her. It is hoped that there will be time to arrange an interview with Miss Sherman when she ar- rives in Oshawa and this reporter will go into the matter at greater lengths . . . She's very pretty also. Water Contract (Continued from Page 1) within 20 days after bills are ren- dered. The Commission undertakes to supply a minimum of 400,000 gallons of water per day. The Township has agreed that no fire hydrants will be installed with- out the permission' of the Commis- sion, or until g hydrant rental charge is agreed upon. Mr, Storrie pointed out in this regard that if the Township and the Commission are unable to reach an agreement on the question of the charge to be made that the matter may be de- cided by the Municipal Board. The first part of hte meeting was taken up with a discussion of the various points in which the. Com- mission's original agreement and a draft agreement submitted by the Township differed. In its draft the Commission has suggested that the Township purchase and install the master meters, while the Township draft was the exact opposite. Mr, Storrie pointed out that he had no objection to the Township's change as if Oshawa purchased and in- stalled the meters, the Township would then be in the position of any service charge. Voicing the point of view of hte Township, Deputy Reeve W. E. No- ble said that it was in the position of having to take over the small mieters and the members of Council felt the Township should be treat- ed like any large industry. : Discuss Fire Hydrants The question of fire hydrant ren- tasl occupied some considerable time as the Township was opposed to the proposal that the same ren- tal as in the city be paid. It was pointed out that either four or five hydrants had been installed by Veterans' Land Act authorities in the development on Bloor Street East without the permission of the Township Council, These are now being billed to the Township by the Will Skate In Ice Frolics MISS MARNIE BRERETON 1946 Canadian Junior Pairs Champion, who is one of the most pleasing figure skaters in Canada. Miss Brereton is shown above just after re- last She will ceiving her championship trop have a solo spot in "Ice Frolics", hies at Sch h Commission. An effort will be made by the Township to have the V.L.A. assume these charges. Mr. Storrie expressed the view that a rental should be levied for hydrants in the Township, Even if the Township purchased and in- stalled its own hydrants it would have to pay a rental to the Com- missioh, although if it did its own servicing it would be entitled to a lower rate. Commissioner William Boddy pointed out that the rental is based on the Commission's expenditure to provide fire protection, while Chair- man 8S. J. Babe said the Commis- sion had installed two new pumps this year. Commissioner Boddy al- so said the Commission is serving the Township with water as a neighborly act and is not interested in the wholesale or retail sale of water outside of Oshawa. Mr. Storrie interjected the re- mark that last year only about four per cent, of the Commission's water revenue came from consumers in Township. Deputy Reeve Noble emphasized the Township does not plan to in- stall any hydrants this year and may not do so next year. He said he did not believe the Township was in a position to decide on a hy- drant policy as it is something which will have to be threshed out ter, Own Boundary Mains It was also pointed out by Mr. Storrie that the Township has the right to assess all hydrant costs, all flankages and intersections against property. In this way the Town- ship could recover everything it had spent in capital expenditures. This was something the city could not do. He wags definitely of the opin- ion that the supplying party should own all mains .on boundary streets, a policy which has been followed by the local Commission for some time. Mr. Storrie said the commercial charge for water in Oshawa is 20 cents per thousand for the first 2,- 000 gallons and 14.4 cents for each thousand after that. The present rate in the Township is 288 per thousand for the first 2,000 gallons and 20.736 cents per thousand for each succeeding thousand gallons. Practically all Township consumers were paying the higher rate, he said. : Citing the rates charged by ur- ban municipalities for water sup- plied to communities lying outside their boundaries, Mr. Storrie said that Toronto charges 16 cents per thousand gallons to York Town- ship; Brantford charges 18.5 eents; Scarboro 16 cents and Ottawa 18.75 cents. Cornwall on the other hand sells to Cornwall Township at the same rate as to the city, but here the township area uses more water than the city and the surplus is used to reduce the mill rate. "If you were going into the sup- plying of water on your own, this amount would be a mere bagatelle. You are getting the benefit of the amounts which the residents of the Frederic March Tops Men, De Havilland The Women As 'Oscars' Are Awarded Hollywood, March 14 -- (AP) -- Frederic March was chosen as best actor of the year and Olivia de Ha- villand wag named best actress-- but handless Harold Russell stole the show at last night's 19th annual presentation of awards by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts ana Sciences, Russell, the veteran with the hooks in "The Best Years of our Lives," which won the "best pic- ture" award, went home with two Oscars tucked under his arm. His "Best Years" role, his first in motion pictures, brought him Acad- emy acclaim as the best supporting actor, and a special award by the Academy's board of directors. It was March's role dn "The Best Years of Our Lives," which won him the Oscar, while Miss de Havilland took home the coveted statuette for her performance in "To Each His Own." A special award was given Lau- rence Olivier for his work in direc- tion, acting and producing of the British picture Henry V. Other major awards went to Anne Baxter, for her supporting role in "The Razor's Exige," and to the di- Jector of "Best Years," William Wy- er. Applause and cheers rent the air each time Russell accepted an award. Russell's few, embarrassed words were doubly poignant to the few who knew the "best Years" was not only the ex-para-trooper's first movie--but his last. He is on leave of absence from Boston University, where he is stu- lying advertising, until June, and is making a "pep talk" tour of ampu- tee wards in. army, hospitals. After graduation from college next year, Russell will enter advertising in Samuel Goldwyn's New York office. city have paid off over a period of years', commented Commissioner Boddy as the meeting broke up. Mr. Storrie voiced the highest praise of the business-like manner in which the Commission operated, stating that in this regard it was a model, HOSPITAL TALKS GIVEN ON RADIO J. W. Cavers, business admin- istrator of the Oshawa General Hospital is giving a series of talks over CKDO, Mr, Cavers speaks tonight from 6.50 to 7 oclock and again Mon- day night at the same time, Sucrose is the most abundant of all sugars that occur in plants, Local Man Aids Victim Stratford Fire Stratford, March 14 -- (CP) -- Fire that roared through the factory of the Stratford Upholstery Com- pany early today caused damage estimated at ,000 and sent Jos- eph Lalonde, 68-year-old watchman, to hospital with burns abouf his head and hands. Firemen said the plant, which employed 35 persons, and its contents were practically a total loss. Cause of the blaze was not known. The flames raced through the sec- ond storey of the building and threatened to destroy 25 automo- 'biles and trucks in H. J. Wittig's garage on the ground floor. Surrounding buildings were en- dangered as firemen battled through heavy smoke and roaring flames. A large gasoline truck and a quan- tity of gasoline in the garage were also threatened by the fire which raged for almost two hours before being brought under control. Damage was largely confined to the upholstery firm's property, owned by Finlay Atchison. Some damage was caused by water which poured down from the flame-gutted second floor, flooding over parked cars and trucks and into tool cribs and work benches. Cameron Cline of Oshawa, a visit- or in the city, was returning to rela- tive's home when he saw Lalonde staggering down the building's out- side stairs and across the road. He gave assistance to Lalonde whose condition was later described by hospital authorities as "not serious." Say Russia To Protest Troop Aid Lake Success, March 14--(AP)-- Russia was expected today to pro- test projected American plans for training and equipping 100,000 Greek soldiers to combat roving Leftist bands. The move to build up the Greek army, American experts said, was part of President Truman's pro- gram to hold the line against Com- munism in the Eastern Mediterran- ean. Few Ducats Left Now, Skating Club Executive Says This week-end will probably be the last chance you will have to purchase tickets for opens at the Oshawa Arena tinues until Wednesday night. "Ice Frolics of 1947" which on Tuesday night and con- Ticket sale for both nights has been steady and line-up crowds were on hand at Mike's Place early in the week to grab choice lots of seats. However, this morning there were still some few hundred seats available although the steady demand was cutting into them. Both nights of Ice Frolics should be a sellout at this rate and the local ice show deserves every break, American Champions The mew American Champions, Miss Yvonne Sherman and Mr. Bob Swenning are sure to be on hand in good time. They are flying from California to make the date pos- sible and will arrive by plane in Toronto on Tuesday. A car from Oshawa will meet them and rush them here in time to get acquainted with the Arena and it's surround- ings before the show. In a letter Fred Skinner, President of the Osh- awa Skating Club, Miss Sherman stated she was looking forward to skating in "Ice Frolics". The Osh- awa show is now recognized as one of the best and largest of it's kind in the Dominion and skaters like to appear before the friendly Osh- awa crowds. ! Marnie Brereton Coming Of considerable interest to every- one is the announcement that Miss Marnie Brereton, 1946 Canadian Pairs Champion, will be here for Ice Frolics. Miss Brereton is one of the most sought after Canadian skaters for carnivals and ice shows as she has a flair for showmanship coupled with outstanding ability. A very pretty girl, she is a favourite wherever she appears. She will skate a solo number in one of the group of scenes during the show. Lots of Comedy One thing that Ice Frolics has got this year is lots of good comedy. With the merry madcaps, Bill Hoag and Jack Hillier appearing for a pair number and Gerry Lacroix looking after solo - and specialty work, then the cast is well stocked. All of these performers are old hands at the ice comedy routines and should please everybody with their wide field of stunts. Work Begins at Arena Starting Saturday after lights out would ordinarily sound, the Arena will become transformed into a veritable beehive of activity, Painters will move in to paint a design on the ice, electricians will start installing the myriad of col- ored lights and spots for use throughout the show, microphones will be hung and there, scenery and other. property will be built on the ice, programmes will be moved in . .. all in all it will be a race with time to have everything ready for the grand opening on Tuesday night. If you are one of the lucky ones and have your ticket now, then you can just wait in anticipation, If you have not yet bought your ticket, then you had better act fast, To Ask Stay Of Execution Sarnia, March 14--(CP)--Applica- tion will be made within the next fortnight for a stay of execution in the case of Joseph Taylor, sentence ed to be hanged on April 19, for the murder of his wife, Rita, it was learned today. The application will be made at Osgoode Hall, Toronto by his counsel, William A. Donohue, In the meantime, work in prepara- tion for the hearing of the condems= ned man's appeal against the vere dict and sentence of the last assizes held here continues. Already, it is learned, the transcription of the evidence is more than half complet= ed and it is expected that the come plete transcript of court proceedings will be available within two weeks, IC Many New Arrivals . . . Same High Quality ... Same Low Prices FILES FOR EVERY JOB FLAT FILES, 8" and 10" __ 27¢, 34c i 420 Al , 10° ROUND FILES, 6", 8", SAW FILES i DRIVERS' CUSHIONS wi shaped t Tellers Bbin of driving. 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