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DA OPINIONS LY TIMES-GAZETTE EDITORIAL PAGE FEATURES THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETT E OSHAWA THE OSHAWA TIMES (Established 1871) THE WHITBY GAZETTE AND CHRON (Established 1863) * MEMBER OF THE CANADIAN PRESS 'The Canadian Press 1s exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news despatches credited to it or to The Associated Press or Reuters in this paper and also the local news published therein. All rights of republicatior. of special despatches herein are also reserved. a The Times-Gaszette i= a member of the Crnadian Dally News- papers Association, the Ontario Provincisl Dailies Association, and the Audit Bureau of Circulations. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carrier in Oshawa, Whitby, Brooklin Port Perry, Ajax or Pickering, 24c per week, $12.00 per year. By mail, outside carrier delivery areas, anywhere 'n Canada and England $7.00 per year. $350 for 6 mouth: $2.00 for 3 months. U.S. $9.00 per yecr. Authorized as Second Class Matter, Post Office Dept., Ottawa, Can. Net Paid Circulation Average Per Issue 8,1 44 MARCH, 1948 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, -1948 Critical Situation Strained relations between the Russian Government and the other member nations of the United Nations Organiza- tion were intensified this week by a collision between a British transport plane and a Russian aircraft near Berlin in which 15 persons lost their lives. Russia has publicly and officially - expressed regret of the collision and the Soviet commander has promised British authorities that Allied planes in the future will have unhindered access to Berlin. Had such an incident taken place a century ago therg would have been a shooting war immediately. However, with the passage of the years diplomatic skins have become toughened. While the situation is critical, it is our opinion that Russia is still not in a position to provoke an incident which might lead to warfare. The Windsor Daily Star very aptly points out that: "the Russians are prepared to play all their cards in this risky game of power politics. They will bluff when necessary, and even when it is not necessary. They will renege on their promises as frequently as it suits them. They will seek to impede, to thwart and to humiliate the Western democracies whenever and wherever possible. They will continue to an- noy and irritate in every conceivable way, for reasons which are frequently not apparent. They prate about their desire for peace, yet their tactics are such that one would almost believe they are deliberately trying to promote armed conflict." However, the democratic nations are beginning to tire of Russia's obstructionist tactics. The United States has approved of a draft law and will extend all possible aid to European nations, which are struggling back to normalcy. through the medium of the Marshall Plan. Greece, Italy and Germany still remain danger points, but time is running out on Russia and turning in favor of the United Nations. It is all too evident that Russia will try to provoke an incident which she can use as an excuse for action of a more definite nature" The United States, the only large nation which remains strong, will not be in a position to carry on effective warfare for another two years. For that reason cool counsel must prevail. No nation can afford to be too thin- skinned as war, if it comes, must be started only when Rus- sla starts it. The world today is a huge powder keg requiring only a spark to touch it off. For that reason every precaution must be taken to prevent the explosion. whieh daily seems more imminent. "You Too Can Help In his address at the Rotary Club luncheon on Monday, Mr. Thomas C. McCall, Deputy Minister of Travel and Pub- licity, stressed that the tourist trade in Ontario is in need of By. HAROLD DINGMAN Ottawa Correspondent Edmonton, April 7 -- Plenty of butter in the west. Some news- papers are entertaining their reafl- | ers with pictures of customer-line- | ups in Montreal. HE'LL LOSE--Any doubt that Agriculture Minister . Gardiner would fight Foreign Minister *St. Laurent for the Liberal leadership was dispelled last week in a west- ern speech by Gardiner. The Aug- ust convention in Ottawa, he said, would not be a cut-and-dried af- fair. Gardiner has been . organizing quietly in Ontario for many weeks, anticipating a heavy anti-Quebec vote. In Ottawa it is assumed he will also get quite heavy Support from westefn Canada, but no one expects he will get solid support from the west. Gardiner has many enemies in the-farm bloc. The pro-St. Laurent faction in the party regards Gardiner as a serious contender, but the general feeling is that Gardiner will be runner-up on the final ballot. It is now generally expected that Justice Minister Ilsley's name will go before the convention for the first vote, and that he will split the Gardiner delegates, then swing his support to St. Laurent. THEY PAY AND PAY--Resent- ment against the increased freight rates is very general and wide- spread in western Canada. Some westerners say they've always been discriminated against and that the "21-percent increase adds to the in- jury. Despite Canadian Press re- ports that the Cabinet will sustain the decision of the Transport Board there are many here who believe that the ministers are alive to the political repercussions. There is some hope here that the Cabinet | will reverse the decision of the | board, or at least scale down the Tale of nsreass, he influential Winnipeg Free Press had this thought. nis is by no means the first time that the voice of the west has been ignored by the Transport Board," said the Free Press. There need not be un- due discouragement on this ac- count." The western paper added: "The Transport Board is not a court, nor are its decisions final | either as to law or facts, It is but a commission to which is dele- gated the rate-making functions of the Dominion Government, The government's statutory to reverse the Transport Board has been, on more accasions that one, of signal serv- ice to the west. This is a fact which the western Should not overlook in considering jie sourse of action now to be fol. Prediction: The west's demands will be only partly needed by the | Cabinet and the general structure of the 21 percent incr. vi sustained. Saag Wil Be TAX DODGER--Ron Willi of the Financial Post tells i of a juke box operator who led the tax-collector on a dizzy round of evasions. His kind of business was an ideal setup for tax chicanery; he dealt in nothing but cash, He'd collect the "take" in nickels and | I oho JA . 24 "Fhe Final Burst of Speed' --Page in the Louisville Courier-Journal dimes and had caches of coins all over the place. * The Intelligence Branch of the Income Tax Department knew he was chiselling but had no way of proving it. He had a dozen bank accounts under assumed names. His system was almost perfect. So the collectors took another tack-- --the psychological approach, They began shadowing the juke-box king and didn't try to hide the fact. Eventually the suspect couldn't stand the suspense and pressure any longer. One day he broke down, went to the tax people and confessed. But that didn't save him from | prosecution. He was found guilty of evading $82,000 tax, fined $20,- 000 and given six months. On ap- peal the jail sentence was revoked | and the fine reduced to $10,000. K Readers Views FOXES CHECK RODENT POPULATION ¢ authority | decisions of the | governments | Editor, Times-Gazette. i Dear Sir: | The Times-Gazette of April 5th | carried a news item which states that the Union Rod and Gun Club | 'East Whitby | | Township Council that there is a | scarcity of rabbits and pheasants, resulting from the large number of foxes in the district. The Club, according to the same report, has requested an increase in the fox bounty. It is further alleged that one farmer "had his .complete chicken ranch cleaned out by this troublesome animal in one. night." Fluctuation in the numbers of | rabbits and pheasants are depend- ent ®pon many other factors -be- sides the prevalence of foxes. Without questioning the veracity of the afflicted farmer, I am cur- ious about the quality of the evid- ence from which the above conclu- sion was reached. To say the least, ! { he must have been a singularly | | careless poultryman to have left | his birds so poorly guarded against animal predators. I have lost the occasional hen to reynard, and the | theft has been perpetrated in | broad daylight, before my eyes. | There. is, therefore, no disposition [ on my part to deny Reddy's liking | for good, fat hens. But no proper- ly housed flock of hens will be | "cleaned out by a fox in one night." Two-legged foxes are ad-| epts at such thorough-going meth- ods, however, as many a poultry- | | man has learned to his sorrow. The red fox has been accused of | many sins, but a careful study of | | its food habits reveals that it does | more good than harm. It eats a great variety of food, including in- | sects, wild fruit and the occasional | | has - notified the | | 2 ~ game bird, chicken or duck but the bulk of its food consists of mice. It is an expert mouser and rivals e-eating hawks and owls in this respect. It is unfort- unate to regard the fox as an ob- ject of the hunt when, in reality, it is an important cheek on the ro- dent population. There is no reason to become un- duly alarmed about the existence of /the red fox in this neighbor- hood. , No rash action should be contemplated, much less taken. | ARTHUR SLYFIELD. | Columbus, Ont., bth April, 1948, e A Bible Thought | From pole to pole let others roam, | And search in vain for bliss; My soul is gatised at home, The Lord my periion is. | "God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever." (Psa. 73:26.) '$50 to ¥1000 MONEY FOR EMERGENCIES, | OTHER PURPOSES When you need extra money, borrow $50 to $1000 from HFC. You can borrow with- out endorsers or bankable security. Up to 24 months to repay. Loans made for almost any good reason. "Phone or come in today. Prompt service. Tune in' The Whistler --Canada's Top Mystery Show, CBC-- Wednesday nights 15 Simcoe Street South Over Kresge's Phone Oshawa 3601 OSHAWA, ONT. Hours 9 to 5 or by appointment! Loans made to residents of nearby towns SERVING THE PUBLIC SINCE 1878 CHILDREN'S | | PLAIDSKIRTS | ,° i 79c f / WOOL A special Olearance of Odd Lines in a variety of cclors. Stock up now. 1 oz. ball 25: UMBRELLAS Attractive umbrellas to protect you from sudden spring showers--made of plastic and rayon, 10 rip--floral and bordered patterns with fancy handles--Many shades from which to choose. Reg. $3.95. $2.98 Each Sale Price WARD'S ~~ SPRING PARADE®BARGAINS Below we present a host of Bargains in our great Spring Parade of Bargains. We in- * vite you to come in and take advantage of these special BUYS this week-end. Many, "many more will be found on display in our store. Come, Investigate and Save at Ward's. DAYTIME 'COTTON DRESSES Daytime cotton dresses--that will help to lighten your household chores--made from fine quality washable cotton in gay floral and dotted patterns. V-neck, round neck, applique collars, ballerina skirts--eyelet embroidered trim on pockets--full button coat style. "Ideal Quality". Sizes 38 to 42 and 38 to 46. Sale Price 1292 BRUNCH COAT STYLE COTTON DRESSES Floral patterns with square neckline, button fronts ---Stock up on these now for cool and attractive spring and summer dresses. A special in our spring parade of bargains. Sale Price $272 Each Cotton A NEW HOUSECOAT IN GAY FLORAL PATTERNS ~WRAP AROUND STYLE. Housecoats $3.95 Kiddies' COTTON WASH DRESSES Now is the time to purchase one or more of these "New Look" dresses for the little lady. Smart all-over prints and stripes to choose from. Sizes 7 to 14. 2.37 Little Girls' Dresses! In our spring parade of bargains, we are i.aturing a clearance of all discontinued and broken lines at a saving that will be greatly appreciated by all thrifty mothers. DRESSES for the wee ones of the family ----- from 1 to 3 yr. sizes. Dainty dresses of % smocked TAwn, embroidered spuns or love- } ly smocked satins. In white, pink or blue. - i2 Reg. to 1.98. $1.00 Each LITTLE BOYS' GREY FLANNEL PANTS Stock up now for spring and summer on this bargain priced item. Sizes 3 to 6X. Reg. 98C ...0vvvene. i. STURDY OVERALLS 79¢ Really tough and long wearing for those little fellows from 4 to 6 years. Made of cotton, gabardine or doeskin. Navy, royal or brown, A real special at, pair . ............. eves 98¢ Now is girdle at a great sizes are not available. "FLEXEES" ban- deaux--tea rose on- ly. A well designed 'ALURE BRASSIERE" In pink satin only and FOUNDATION GARMENTS yi hance to secure a well-known nationally advertised brassiere or TO ny reduced price. These are all discontinued lines, and all "HICKORY" GIRDLE Designed for comfort with with "Breathing Waist" mercerized poplin front and back, panel and 6-inch knit feature. Deep style that 15 light and firmly con- trolling Ordinarily 3.95. A bargain at 2.95 cotton bandeaux, with firm up-lift Sizes 34 to 36. Or- dinarily $1,75. 95¢ both sides. elastic panel constructed Has specially top to prevent rolling, fin- ished with Sta-fast garter tabs. Ordinarily to $3.95. 35 only--to clear at 89c¢ Each stimulation, and that a warm welcome and sustained 'cour- tesy must be extended to those who visit Canada if we are to expect their continued patronage. Oshawa and Whitby are ideally situated to play an Important part in the tourist business. Both are located on Highway No. 2 with Whitby being located where Highway 12 branches off to the Kawartha Lakes region and Lake Simcoe. It would be an excellent project if either or both centres established a tourist information office to which tourists might apply for information. Several years ago Cobourg established such an office. Today it is widely used by Ameri- cans passing through the town. and thousands of travel folders and maps have been distributed. ; \ It seems to us that much can be done to attract tourists by serving them with typical Canadian fare, well prepared and tastefully served. The average American on holiday does not want to be served with the food he is accustomed to at home. Rather he would like to sample, we are sure, apple pie made with Canadian-grown Spy apples or a dish of maple syrup. He is away from his work and in search of new scenes and new experiences, but he does not want to rough it in a too literal sense, and therefore the accommodation provided must be clean and good. A WITH ~ OLD VIRGINIA -- In Our Dress Goods Department -- "FROST-KIST" SPUN 54" WOOL CREPE Powder, Green, Rose, Yellow. A : Bay woven spun cloth--just the Beige, Fuchsia, Wine, Powder, reen, Royal Navy, Coral, Rose, Mauve, thing for that spring and summer dress. 38". $1.00 yard. Paddy, Yellow, Grey, Brown, Dark Green, Black. All the smartest col- EYELET EMBROIDERED ours, and really the nicest crepe for DRESS GOODS those spring dresses. A real feature in our Spring Parade. Get a pat- id A ly smart and po- 3 a) A a or a tern and get started sewing today. Attractive designs. Yellow, Powder, 54" wide. . "$1.69 Yard $2.69 Yard HOSIERY ward's carry at all times, all of the famous makes of hose--Gotham, Gold Stripe, Orient, Supersilk, Gor- don, Butterfly. Check your stock of Nylons and then order some of the newest shades at Ward's. 42 Gauge Nylons .. 1.45 45 Gauge Nylons ...eee 51 Gauge Nylons .......e.. 1.86 15 Denier Nylons ......... 2.60 "WABASSO" COTTON BROADCLOTH Customers will appreciate the wash-ability of this fine, closely woven mercerized broadcloth when made up into summer garments. Fast to tub and sun. Colors red, yellow, powder blue. 36" wide. 7 9c Yard Staples Counter MARQUISETTE Whether you like them daintily ruffled or crisply tailored, you can make them from this smart appearing cotton marquisette. In soft ivory shade with woven dots. Generous width--42", 4Gc Yard Lingerie Dept. . HOLEPROOF ""LUXITE" BRIEFS : : i 3 Stock up now for Summer 5 : . : ; Hr ill-made and neat ng. Jus rr peal : " King well-made under shorts. tion of sanitary inspectors left vas yignt 10) Wear Sizes: ® 25 Years Ago i white. cant by the resignation ® FP. C Flastic at waist and leg. : ! in 1€ new McLaughlin memorial Small, Medium and Large, Palmer, maternity wing at the Oshawa General Hospital, the gift of George W. and R. S. McLaughlin in memory of their father, the late Robert McLaughlin, was officially opened. A Customs receipts for March, 1923, amounted to $523,000.39 while the | total for the fiscal year 1922-23 to- talled $5,563,787.32, City Council instructed the clerk to write to the Canadian National | Rallways requesting the construc- | tion of a subway under the tracks at Simcoe Street and the erection of a new station building. H. L. Pascoe, East Whitby Town- gent of the 1922 taxes. collected. There was only $1200 in arrears outstanding. 13 applications were received by | How does it work?" "eForA Laugh ' Not Everything Mrs. Henpeck: "Everything is going up." Mr. Henpeck: "Oh, I don't know. | For instance, there's your opinion | of me, my opinion of you, and the | neighbors' opinion of us both." -Answer That One A backvelder was being initiated by a friend into the mechanism of | one of Cape Town's escalators. The was very up-to-date. | Friend: . "Yes, but in America they have the skyscrapers." Farmer (incredulously): "Ja? V | farmer observed that Cape Town ship Tax Collector, reported 98 per | . OLD VIRGINIA on york ppe D VIRGINIA FINE - 98¢ "LENNARD" BANDED-KNEE PANTIE Popular band-leg style in *"Lock= nit" quality. Elastic at waist. A number in great demand. Sizes, medium and large, in tea rose 89c Shed BATISTE GOWNS Made by "Silknit" these gowns are sure to be comfortable and long wearing. Dainty floral pat- terns of pink or blie, on fine Batiste. Tastefully trimmed with white lace. Sizes 32 to 36 only, $379 ed--white, brown, natural, RAYON CREPE HOSE "Gordon" quality in a circular knit --mock fashioned in popular "Al- lire" shade, Sizes 9 to 1013. 55¢ PAR GLOVES A real Spring Clearance, odd sizes and broken lines of high quality kid gloves--popular 4-button length in pull-on stylg--some counter soil- black. Reg. to $4.25. Special for Spring Parade of bargains $1.98 Pair Here is an extra towel for kit- « chen or bath that the children or man-of-the-house will appre- ciate after working in the garden. Made from sturdy unbleached varn with colorful stripes. Very absorbent and serviceable. Size approx. 18" x 36" 39c¢ Each "FALCON" QUALITY FLANNELETTE BLANKETS Softly napped and long wearing whipped ends--in pink or blue cifeck. 84. $4.49 Pair W