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OPINIONS DAI 'Y TIMES-CAZETTE EDITORIAL PAGE FEATURES THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE OSHAWA WHITBY THE OSHAWA TIMES (Established 1871) THE WHITBY GAZETTE AND CHRONICLE : (Established 1863) An independent newspaper. published daily except Sundsy by The Times Publishing Company of Oshawa, Limited, Arthur R. Alloway, President and Managing Director. COMPLETE CANADIAN PRESS LEASED WIRE SERVICE "The Times-Gazette 1s a member of the Canadian Daily Newspapers Association, the Ontario Provincial Dailies Association. and the Audit Bureau of Circulations. Authorized as Second Class Matter, Post Office Dezartment, Ottawa, Canada. Net Paid Circulation Average Per Issue 7 J 6 ' 7 FEBRUARY, 1947 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1947 A Brighter Tomorrow ° On Wednesday of this week the Ontario Society for Crippled Children launched its silver anniversary campaign throughout Ontario. , In connection with this observance some 400,000 sheets of gaily colored Easter seals are being distributed to raise funds for the continuance of the soclety's work. The first sale was made to Premier George Drew by "Timmy," a young crippled child from Oshawa who has been assisted by the society. Since time immemorial, for no apparent reason, new- born children have come into the world suffering from some condition, which if not remedied will make them a burden for life. Hare lip, cleft palate, club feet, dislocated hips, web fingers, wry neck, spinal trouble or cerebral palsy are but a few of these afflictions. Then there are diseases such as poliomyelitis which strikes with great suddenness and leaves its victims crippled. Ontario has some 15,000 crippled children. To help to relieve the burden upon worried parents, the Ontario Society for Crippled Children steps in to help these children back to health and strength. Through its good offices thousands have been aided by outstanding surgeons and specialists; while the society maintains two summer camps, Blue Mountain near Collingwood and Woodeden near London, where sunshine, fresh air and exercise do their part in the rehabilitation. Service clubs also help wonder- fully by supplying special braces and appliances. In the present campaign the society is being given a helping hand by the Rotary Club of Oshawa which is supervising the circulation of seals in this area. In order that the service being given may be expanded to take care of the needs of a large group of children and to improve the methods now in use it is of paramount importance that the appeal should not go unanswered. Help For Veterans Since its inception In November, 1925, the Canadian Legion has consistently provided a free service to assist veterans and their dependents in their varied problems. Its service bureaux, manned by experienced adjustment officers have established thousands of pension and other claims. An example of the scope of work being carried on is the announcement by the Legion Public Relations Depart- ment that in February of this year a grand total of 125 pension claims were successfully established for World War II veterans, involving the payment of $19,569 in retroactive pension, and the monthly value of pensions secured was $2,333.16. In addition there were nine pension claims established for World War I veterans and dependents, with $1,322 paid in retroactive pension and a monthly value in future of $234. Other miscellaneous claims for medical treatment, war veterans' and widows' allowances, etc., were successful in 18 cases and $4,318.35 was paid to the successful applicants. During the past 22 years the Legion has fought for the rights of the veteran with the result that it has obtained more favorable and beneficial legislation than would have been the case had individual veterans sought to secure action from the federal authorities. German Reparations The inevitable question of reparations is again coming to the fore in Big Four circles and as had been expected the discussions are reflecting basic differences in the economic requirements and desires of the respective powers. The Soviet Union, desperately anxious to rebuild and expand her industrial production, has put in a claim for the staggering sum of $10,000,000,000 in reparations from Germany. The amount would be paid out of current pro- duction, removal of industrial equipment and foreign assets over the next 18 years. Great Britain on the other hand appears more con- cerned with the problem of placing Germany on her feet again as a trading nation. Both Russia and the western powers are urging expansion of German industrial produc- tion but for quite different reasons. While the enormous devastation and loss suffered by "the Soviet Union in the war cannot be minimized, that nation as well as other victorious powers would be well advised to take a lesson from the reparations experience of the decade following World War L During the peace negotiations then, one fantastic esti- mate followed another until in 1921 a figure of some $32,- 000,000,000 plus the Belgian war debt was arrived at for payment by Germany as reparations. The next five years in Germany was one of economic and monetary calamity with inflation reaching incredible proportions as German currency was devaluated in an endeavor.to make payments. While payments were made for a time it would be impos- sible to consider the project as anything close to a success. Surely it would be better--even though the desire to claim high, damages in revenge for the destruction inflicted by the defeated nation is a natural and tempting one--to take a long range view of the matter. i % In the long run, would not the world as a whole benefit ore by having Germany a normal trading nation than one 'ominated by. the difficulties attending the attempts to meet "»ggering reparation demands? Mediterronean Sea nA This map graphically cutlines the present '"h OR, ot spot" of Europe where, following President Truman's to the American Congress, the United States and Soviet Russia face each other in what many observers believe will be a bitter, nerve-testing showdown for world leadership. sign $400,000,000 of American money to aid Greece and Turkey (arrows), but the sting in his request was the blunt statement that the aid was designed to bolster those countries in their resistance to Soviet pressure. Countries already considered by the American foreign office to be dominated--willingly or otherwise--by the Soviet are touched by the sickle, which also clearly indicates how Greece and Turkey are virtually iso- lated by encircling pro-Soviet nations. ussia 79 7 's speech The president asked Congress to as- eo Readers' Views RISING PRICES Editor, Times-Gazette, Dear Sir; Despite the continued protest of the public, the Dominion government is steadily ordering in- creases in prices. Behind this lie two factors of which we must not lose sight, the drive of the Tory party led by Drew and Duncan for complete decontrol and the willing- ness of the King government to go along with the Tory line. Mr. Drew's famous 22 points con- tain one, clause 19, which states "Adequate suprlies at reasonable prices, of fuel, milk and other basic necessities will be assured by effec- tive organization and administra- tive control. Representatives of la- bor, veteran organizations, and the consuming public will be appointed to all boards dealing with these matters". Mr. Drew must have forgotten his 1943 pledges, when tlie unions were fighting for higher wages to offset the rising cost of living last year, the Tories under the guise of pro- tecting public property sent in the police to break the strikes. The un- ity of the workers defeated both Drew and King at the time. The Globe and Mail of Jan. 31, 1947, carried a news item citing the figure for 1945 corporation profits in Canada at $1,220,015,773 with thie assurance of the Minister of Na- tional revenue that 1946 corpora- tion profits would be approximate- ly as high. Today with the improved methods of production equal to an increase of 17% in productivity, and only one in six employed in industry re- ceiving .any wage increase, the in- creased cost of living has drastically reduced the standard of living of the Canadian peorile Profits at record heights and the people's standard of living being steadily reduced by rising prices and reductions in real wages neces- sitates not only a fight for a roll )back of prices but an overall in- crease in wages. I remain, Yours truly. WILLIAM RUTHERFORD 24 Olive 'ave. Oshawa, March 17, 1047. ; LR IR SHOULD CONTINUE PRICE CONTROL Editor, Times-Gazette, Dear Sir: I would like to say a fer words through the medium of your paper about Price Control or the lack of it. On paper, at least, we still have control of prices on most articles of food, clothing and shelter as well as some other things. Actually prices on all the absolute necessities of life have been going up very fast for nearly two years. For instance, milk was 10 cents per quart, now it is 15 cents. Butter was 40 cents per pound, now it is 46. Meat is up about 10 cents per pound and so on. Now then, this strikes very hard at the working man and woman. You can go into any grocery store buy just a few things and three or four dollars are gone just like that. It is true that wages are up a little. We on the city got a raise of a little less than 5 cents an hour. Other workers got 10 and 12 cents an hour increase but this is only a flea bite the way things keep going up. We are told we are well off here. Just look at the U.S.A. where prices are still higher. I don't know about that, not having been there, but I believe wages and salaries are also much higher. We have good wages here but they won't be good much longer unless prices are kept in line. Conservative spokesmen say that all controls should be dropped and prices would find their own level in time. It is true that goods were cheap in 1930 to 1935, but during that time there were over a million Canadians on relief and in Oshawa at one time (1932) 1400 families were on the dole. 1200 homes were lost because of the inability of the bread-winner to earn enough money no sane person wants to see that happen again, So, Mr. Editor, I submit that re- tention of what price control we have left would help some but that prices should be put back to where they were 6 months ago to be really effective. Thanking you, I remain JAMES CORSE. 67 First Avenue. > AGAINST CLOSING OFFICE W.P.T.B. Editor, Times-Gazette: I se that the Wartime Prices and Trades Board of Oshawa is to be disbanded in the near fu- ture, I think that this move is a first class modern crime to this com- munity, I believe that the removal of this branch of the Board is a good way to promote a large scale Black Market in rents and short commodities in this district, It will not take long for the Racketeers to move in once the Board moves out. I also protest very strongly the removal of any more price con- trols and many of those that have been removed. I find that 55c an hour in 1940 is more money than $1.00 an hour at the present time. This is how the removal of price control is affecting the wor- king man today. Yours sincerly, THOMAS J, WILSON. 621 Montrave Ave., Oshawa, . P.S.: A few good snappy Edi- torials on this subject would be appreciated by the workers of Oshawa, Maple Sap Run Good Toronto, March 19, -- (CP) -- A good run of maple sap has already begun in more rural Ontario areas, and the indications are that pro- duction of maple products will be high. A crop report of the Ontario Ag- ricultural Department showed Bruce County expecting a favorab- le syrup season. Some maple trees have been tapped in Welland area with a fairly good run of sap. In Northumberland some tapping was done with favorable results, and in Prince Edward County the first sy- rup of the season has been offer- ed for sale. Tapping has just be- gun in York County. Good runs of sap are being tap- ped in Grenville and Lennox and Addington. Farm help is still short in many Ontario counties. e A Bit of Verse HOLD FAST THE DREAM Believe all stars will fall, the moon grow dim, The sunlight fail, and all the world be gray; Believe that life depends on heaven's w y And hapoiness can last but one brief day. Forego au hope, and yleld to bitter years Stretching ahead, a dusty, stone-filled road; Forsake all iaughter and be doomed to ears, Be lacerated by misfortune"s goad. Seek not the flowers, but the withered ghost Of {fragrant blossoms, but the arid ree Whose dream of frult is long since winter-lost; Think all fulfilment but a mystery. Renounce it all as but a sorry scheme, But, O remember, and hold fast the dream, --Mary Willis Shelburne. In Chicago Tribune. McGillivary Keeps Post Winnipeg, March 19.--(CP)--Rev. Russell McGillivray is today firm- ly entrenched as minister of Au- gustine United Church here after a congregational meeting had over- ridden dissenting session members and confirmed his pastorate by a standing vote of 332 to 117. The congregation's Xeeponse to Mr. McGillivray's appeal two Sun- days ago to decide whether or not his continued ministry in the downtown church was desired, fol- iowed a warning by one member of the congregaiton, David Mitchell, that "if we decide to forbid our ministers freedom (of speech in the pulpit) it will act as a serious de- terrent on young men who would otherwise enter the ministry." Philip of Greece Now Britisher London, March 19--(Reuters)-- Prince Philip of Greece has been granted British naturalization un- der the name of Philip Mountbat- ten, The London Gazette has an- nounced. The possible engagement of Phil- ip and Princess Elizabeth, heir-pre- sumptive to the British throne, has been frequently mentioned re- cently, ACQUITTED Peterborough, Ont, March 19-- (CP)--Thomas Hetherington, far- mer, was acquitted in police court when he appeared charged with failing to feed horses and cattle on his farm near here. ENJOY ECONOMY AND LASTING BEAUTY WITH ggeing bala lumber and bu! here in this city of Oshawa. Surely ) ALUMINUM iy, ¥, wino Here's streamlined permanent beauty--more light per room and a cut in costs for TY an Sterling Aluminum Windows are complete "spring d", weatherstripped units, ready for installation except for glazing. Aluminum Windows are impervious to weather, cannot warp, shrink or swell. No painting or other maintenance Sapense, Get them at all good ders' supply dealers. Made in Canada by THE ALUMINUM WINDOW COMPANY LTD. 20 VINCENT STREET TORONTO ® Other Editors ® 25 Years Ago WHY BE CAREFUL (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) Autos killed 33,000 people in the United States in 1946, That's exactly 33,000 reasons for driv- ing carefully. OLD OFFENSIVENESS (Edmonton Journal) While we approve of Alcoholics Anonymous, we disapproye strongly of the older and larger organization, Letter-writers an- onymous, THE SURE INCENTIVE (London Free Press) It may be love that makes the world go round, but it is the bills coming in and the cheques going out that keep father going down to the office, A TREE'S REVENGE (Guelph Mercury) During a storm a tree fell on an Indiana artist and broke his shoul- der-blade. Getting even for what some artists have done to trees. NOT LONG, MAYBE (St. Thomas Times-Journal) If Britain sets India "free" how long will it be before the powers that be in that country are asking the British to take hold again? STEADY SWEETENER (St. Thomas Times-Journal) Tip to Ottawa: Let no day pass without some promise or hint that sugar rationing will soon be lifted or eased. It tends to keep the people sweet. UNBEARABLE HUSBAND (Windsor Star) Because her husband upset the checkerboard whenever he was about to lose, a Seattle woman is suing for divorce. We know the type. Probably cheats at solitaire, too. SO WHAT? (Ottawa Citizen) That Hamilton story tells the world for the hundred-and-ump- teenth time that Mrs. Dick is "pretty and dark-haired." All right, so she's pretty and dark-haired, So what? LEARNING HARD WAY (Owen Sound Sun-Times) After hearing the remarks of friends who have to dig out lanes to get in additional fuel, doubtless local fuel dealers will. have little trouble getting householders to fill up their bins early next summer and fall, SUPREME MORAL TEST (Ottawa Citizen) Leaders of 10 Protestant churches in the United States have warned their countrymen: "The supreme moral test of Christians in our time is in their thoughts and works in the field of Soviet-American rela- ons." WITHOUT PERMISSION (St. Catharines Standard) 'Those Buffalo teachers walked out of the room without even put- ting their hands up for permission to leave. How can they expect the kids to follow the rule when they all return? SENATOR BOUCHARD (Brantford Expositor) Senator T. D. Bouchard told an Ingersoll audience the other night that there was a tendency toward a more independent spirit among the people of his province. This is good news. While the "independ- ents" do not appear to have achiev- ed a majority, as yet, Senator Bouchard admirably personifies the spirit . of which he talks. A few more Bouchards, and the French- Canadian problem could be greatly reduced, A. W. Harold, in charge of Boys' Work at Broadview Y.M.CA., in Toronto for four years, came to Oshawa to take a similar position. Miss Lillian Casselman receiv- ed acknowledgement from St. James' Palace, London, for her song, entitled "His Smile." The letter from the palace said the song would. be "laid before the Prince of Wales on his return from the East." Miss Casselman was con- gratulated for donating profits from the sale of the song to the Soldiers' Ald Commission, A radio club was organized with headquarters in Reid's Garage on King Street East. Object' of the club was to gain knowledge of the "ra- dio-phone," which was creating world-wide interest at the time. A special set was to be installed in the garage office, H, W. Cooper, Oshawa Railway Company manager, announced that the company planned to extend the railway tracks on the Base Line to connect with the extension of the Grand Trunk yards east of Simcoe Street. The move was be- ing undertaken to give the com- pany better facilities for handling their freight business from the yard to "up town" factories. Housewives were pleased to dis- cover that eggs had hit a new low on the Oshawa market. Selling price per dozen was 28 cents. e For A Laugh Aspidistra A class of small girls had to draw a flower. As a preliminary to the lesson, questions were asked about it. and the national emblems of the other countries of the British Isles. "And now what is the national flower of England?" inquired the teacher. "Please, teacher," replied a little girl, "the aspidistra!"- And So It Would Little Tommy was asked the dif- ference between prose and poetry. He pondered for a while and then said: "There was a young man named Rees, who went into the ses up to his ankles." "That's prose," he said. "But if the water had been a few inches higher, it would have been poetry." The Noisery Wife: "That new maid of ours must be from New York. She speaks of the nursery as the '20isery'." Husband: "Well I rather think that's the way it should be pro- nounced." Jubilant On a card in the front window of a suburban home appeared the following notice: "A piano for sale." In the window next. door ans other card appeared with just one word: "Hurrah!" A Gui Gold CIGARETTES CORK TIP? OGDENS nea you extra protection. and oil consumption. \ WARNING: This summer for dis- tance driving at sustained speeds protect your car against oil Jaslures with "'X" Safety Factors! Change now to NEW SHELL X-10 Now's the time to change the oil in your car to one that'll give MOTOR OIL Oil failure -- the actual breakdown of its protective power under the beating of sustained speed -- is a comparatively new disease. To overcome it, Shell scientists--aided by war research --have produced a new kind of motor oil . . . an oil protected by "X" Safety Factors. These . . . (1) Resist chemical change (2) Clean the engine (3) Guard against rust (4) Reduce wear See your Shell dealer this week. Get him to give your car |this extra protection-- (you may not need it for ordinary neigh- {| borhood driving, but for long trips-it's safety insurance). May las well get a complete Summer lubrication at the same time! YOU CAN BE SURE OF SHELL ee ee E aeaand Nee nti ts Ins. es tm ---------- a A RRR Tiss