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OPINIONS DAILY ZUues SATHTTS EDITORIAL PAGE FEATURES THE DAILY TIMES. GAZETTE OSHAWA THE OSHAWA TIMES (Established 1871) THE WHITBY GAZETTE an CHRONICLE (Established 1863 MEMBER OF THE pop PRESS The Canadian Press is 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. The Times-Gazette i= & member of the Crnadian Dally N papers Association, RR Las BI ng iran Th tool 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, $3.50 for 6 months. $2.00 for 3 months. U.S. $9.00 per yesr. Authorized as Second Class Matter, Post Office Dept;-Ottawa, Can. Net Paid Circulation Average Per Issue 8,1 a4 4 CH, 1948 TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1948 Barbara Ann's Future Not a few eyebrows were raised last week when Mrs. Clyde Scott of Ottawa, mother of Olympic figure skating champion, Barbara Ann Scott, told the press that while her daughter had received an offer of $7,500 a week together with $3,000 for herself, Barbara Ann 'sees no reason why she should work terribly hard and then turn most of her carnings over to the government". We imagine such, a statement will not go down very well with a number of people, particularly those who work hard in factories and contribute to the government through in- come tax as Barbara Ann would have to do if she signed contracts to capitalize on her ability. - The Kingston Whig- Standard put the situation very nicely when it said: -- "We have a good deal of sympathy for Barbara Ann. It does seem unfair, in a way, that when she has a chance to cash in on the graceful artistry that is the product of so many years' gruelling work, she should have the greater part of her earnings taxed away. There is however, another aspect of the case. "Quite a few Canadians spend ten or more years of their lives preparing for professions. Then, as*soon as they earn more than their exemptions each year, they begin to pay taxes, and the higher their earnings, the higher their taxes. Many more Canadians go to work in non-professional occupations and follow the same general program. And from both groups a few emerge who work terribly hard and then have to turn over most of their earnings to the govern- ment. "At the moment, we can see no reason why an excep- tion should be made in Barbara Ann's case. We imagine many girls, if they had her talent and opportunities, would think highly of the take-home pay out of $7,500 a week. However, Barbara Ann may be pursuing the wiser course by refusing 'Hollywood's gold and glitter." Eloquent Plea For World Peace No more earnest and eloquent plea for a personal, na- tional and international faith, hope, trust and mutual under- standing as corner stones upon which to build a lasting peace and world fellowship has been heard in' this district than that made by Principal C. C. Wallace, of Queen's University, speaking at the inter-city meeting of district Rotary Clubs in Batawa last week. While admitting that world conditions today in the realms of political intrigue and anti-democracy are very serious, and may easily iead to a third war, Principal Wallace, with characteristic optimism, based on a wide knowledge of world affairs, placed great trust in the strength of the human mind and soul as potent agencies leading men and nations to a higher level. He also places great confidence in the judgment of the common man. Chancellor Wallace believes that the battle for interna- tional peace, goodwill and understanding must begin at home, within the ranks of such organizations as the Rotary Club whose fourth object is the advancement of internation- al understanding, goodwill,' and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional men united in the ideal of service. Therefore, he declared that an understand- ing of each other in community circles is most essential and must precede the larger understanding which should exist between the Anglo-Saxon and French-Canadians in Canada; between the nations which comprise the British Common- wealth of Nations and particularly Canada and the Mother- land; between Canada and the United States, and in the wider human circle, between all nations, more particularly those embracing and seeking to maintain the principles of democracy. He believes that all men should practice the art of living together, as a stepping stone to world fellowship. Admitting that progress of the human race in learning the art of living together and cultivating the spiri¢ of mutual respect and understanding without which men and nations must ever be at variance with each other, has been slow, Chancellor Wallace warned the Rotarians that they must be careful "not to expect too much in our time", but through efforts endeavor to individually and collectively make a con- tribution to world understanding and peace; which may have results, perhaps not in our day, but in the years to come. Notice to Dog Owners Owners of dogs are reminded that they must obtain licenses before May 1st. These licenses may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office or the Police Office. Notice is also given that it is against the City f ore: to allow dogs to run at large during the months: May June and July. OWEN D. FRIEND, " Chief of Police. By HABOLD DINGMAN Ottawa Correspondent Otta April 27 -- Did Canada offer asylum to the Pope in the ev- ent of a Red viclory in Italy? The answer is a qualified yes. The Canadian Government offer- ed no invitation, but officials of the Canadian Government are aware of reports of a bid by Cardi- nal McGuigan and Archbishop Roy. Asylum was offered by the Catholic heirarchy, it is undefstood in Otta- wa The difficulties in the way of es- tablishing the Pope in Canada are enormous almost beyond the imagi- nation. It would mean establishing a state within the state -- presumably in Quebec. Would the Pope be ac- companied by his Swiss Guard? LE CANADIAN WAS RIGHT -- Jean Desy, Canadian Minister to Rome, cabled home an accurate forecast of the results of the Italian elections several days before the poll. His es- timate was that the Communists would get 32 percent. OT THEY GOT A RAISE -- Some job classifications in the Civil Serfvice were recently rewarded with pay increases: river observer, hand fog- horn operator, junior psychologist, assistant psychologist, field matron, investigator of values, citizenship off!cer, and a whole list of others. Incidental informations There are more editors on the payroll of the Dominion Government than on the combined staffs of any six newspa- pers or jnagazines in Canada. LR A MR. COLDWELL BLUSHED -- When James Sinclair, the Liberal member of Parliament for Vancou- ver North, was talking on margarine last 'week, he touched on a poini that -made Mr. M. J. Coldwell, the CCF leader, flush with embarrass. ment. "It is conceivable to me, at least," said Sinclair, "that in the planned and regimented state they hope one day to govern, their master plan- ning board might order that only one variety of similar products should be produced, for economy of production. "If such a choice were made, the product chosen would surely be that which, measuring up to the required standards, would be the cheapest and easiest to produce, so that there would be a saving in labor to the producer and a sav- ing in money to the consumer." At this point in Sinclair's speech, Coldwell's face was beet-red and his desk mate, Angus MacInnis, of Vancouver, was laughing with joy. Mr. Sinclair continued: "If that were the case, then certainly mar- garine would be the obvious choice over butter. The CCF have always held themselves out to be the im- placakble foes of private monopoly. That should certainly include the butter monopoly. They have always shown real concern over the plight of the poor and those with low in- comes, 50 I cannot see how they can condone such a monopoly which leaves butter in short supply, high in price to the consumer and per- mits great ¢ompanies to make exor- bitant profits." Reports from inside the CCF Par- ty say that Mr. Coldwell is opposed to margarine and that one of the grounds of his opposition is that margarine would be manufactured by the big packing companies and therefore would. be just one more profit-making item for them. Pre- sumably it was because of this line of thinking that Mr. Coldwell was embarrassed last week. Fellow CCPF- ers have argued with him that but- ter is a huge monopoly, protected by the government, and that the poor are suffering. And margarine could he manufactured as a compe. titive food. Whatever Mr. Coldwell does on the margarine question will be wat- ched with interest. There is no more astute politician in the House today than the CCF leader. Just An Accident i "It were an accident, your wus- hip.' "An accident, you bullying cur? Do you dare to stand there and tell me that you can strike your wife with such force as to break a chair over her by accident?" "I never meant to break the chair." \ "There 'Gomes a Sense of Utter Loneliness" Loring, in The Providence Bulletin Time for Decision BY GEORGE W. JAMES The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Ont. NEW SERIES, ARTICLE 26. After almost 21 years of uminter- first national leader in Canadla ev- rupted and successful management |er to mingle with the rank and file of the government of Manitoba, it |and learn their problems at first was no light decision of Premier hand. It was eatirely in accord John Bracken when he finally con- | with his lifelong adherence to in- sented to the unanimous demand |telligent progress, the close study at the Winnipeg convention that he | of common problems to evolve should become the national leader sound policies, "Progressive" in of the Progressive Conservative character. Party. He had planned ultimately | {became etched on the banner of to retire to work on his farms and | the Progressive Coaservative Party. pursue research in agriculture © 20 Years Ago which had engaged his life-long in- terest, His Wisest Counsellor The Oshawa Ladies Softball Lea- gue was organized with Violet Copeland as president. It was ex- More Hard Work Mr, and Mrs. Brackea closed their comfortable home and leased a much less than spacious apart- ment in Ottawa not far from the naitonal headquarters of the party and the Dominion House of Com- mons. For the moment all thought of comfort and enjoyment in the farm life they had planned became something for the future. For the next two years or more their course entailed the most exacting hard work of their lives. Travel, social engagements, organization, confer- ences became the order of every day, Intensive Preparation Precisely in the way he tackled i the job when called fo. the Premier- ! ship of Manitoba, Bracken set about learning the manifold brob- lems of the entire Dominion. He travelled from coast to coast, met people in all walks of life, donaed overalls to. go down into mines, went out on 'ocean fishing boats, toured industrial plants, talked di- rectly with farmers, explored the whole country from the air clear up into the Yukon and the Arctic. Idle Press Criticism Some sections of the press took occasion to criticize Bracken's de- cision not to enter the House and lead his party immediately from the floor. He ignored their ob- viously immature advice. The job as he saw it was exactly like be- ing called upon to prepare for tak- ing over the general managership of a big business. Therefore, in- stead of time-wagting in the House, he went out personally to study evéry phase and factor of the job. Any voter with good common sense would approve of that course. essive Approach This approach to anticipated re- sponsibilities in the Dominion field, singled out John Bracken as the But the war was becoming in- Canadian, especially one with a re- | pecteq the O.M.I, Chevs. Pirates cord of success and provea leader- | Mrs. J. M. Kenny of Whitby, won consideration of the task involved, a ory : . with his wisest counsellor, Mrs. | Moss Scholarship at the Univer vice, |ed in Cedar Dale when its front TAKES NEW HARNESS wheel became caught in the Osha- There is little glamor and less | Wa Railway tracks. had cleared his desk at the parlia- | General Hospital after falling off ment buildings and resigned as | the wharf at the lake. to Hon. Stuart Garson, one of his | Street was begun. brilliant colleagues in his cabinet When you have overdue bills, endorsers or bankable security for almost any. good reason. tensified, His four adult sons were engaged in war services. There was and G.M. Ladies would be the ship. The final decision to enter | teams in the league. the wider field of public service Bracken," Together they resigned | 51 bf Tofonw. all thought of personal preferment| Rushing -to a fire on Conant None of the personal comfort in- all the bus- | firemen were injured. ness of public leadership. Bracken Arthur Northcutt, 24, - Oshawa- Premier, Jan, 14, 1943, after hold- Construction work on a $75,000 ing the job continuously since Aug. | apartment block at the corner of council. From one job to the oth- er there was not a lag of a single $50 to $1000 medical bills, seasonal or other expenses, come to HFC. Up to 24 months to repay. Phone or come in and discuss still a job to do for every vigorous | was taken, as usual, after careffl Melvin Kenny, son of Mr. and ia the new challenge to public ser- | Street, a Tight fire truck was diich- took no holiday. In a month he |cn-the-Lake, died in the Oshawa 8, 1922, He turned over the rein$ | Buckingham Avenue and Simcoe day. FOR EMERGENCIES, You can borrow without your money problems with us, Tunein** The Whistler" --Canada's Top Mystery Show, CBC-- Wednesday nights 15 Simcoe Street South Over Kresge's Phone Oshawa 3601 OSHAWA, ONT, Hours 9 fo 5 or by appoin Loans made fo residents of nearby towns SERVING THE PUBLIC SINCE 1878 OUSEHOLD FINANCE <a COME TO THE AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLANS Delicious Meals guests may secure meals at the Jefferson, if desired, JOHN H FETTER, Gen. Mgr. 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(Room 315) Cheques payable at par to Overseas Mail, Toronto 67 Yonge St. i Which at his insistence | * Readers Views REUNION BRINGS M ORIES Editor, Times Gazette, Dear Sir: The 116th Ontario County Battaljon reunion held at the Genosha "Hotel last Friday, April 23, at which our honored guest was Major-Gen. G. R. Pearkes, v.C, CB, D.SO., MC, MP, form- er commanding officer of the bat- talion, aroused a flood of memories for all the old members of the battalion; particularly was this so, among the remaining members of "D" company. The company was raised mostly in Oshawa, and most of the older residents will surely remember, many of the names associated with the days"when we tramped the City of Oshawa over 30 years ago. I mention a few: "The late Major Alfred Hind, Capt. Morley Jacobi, Capt. R. C. Henry, Lieut. Harry Hy- land, Major A. W. Pratt, Col. R. B. 'Smith, Capt. Fred Palmer, who was then our CS.M., and Ed Pearspn who attained the rank of lieutenant- colonel during the militia days, and during World War II, with special mention of the late Col. Sam Sharpe who was the first com- manding officer. The object of this letter, is to let the citizens of Oshawa know, that we, the old Oshawa boys are proud to have had this event in our old home town, and to thank many of the citizens for their interest, and offers to help; to thank The Times- Gazette for the publicity given, and to thank a very wonderful commit- tee composed of A. J. Graves, Cliff Henry, Col. E, Pearson, W. L. Pier- son and A. L. (Mike) Bouckley for their support, and a job well done, and to His Worship Mayor Frank McCallum for tendering to us the "Freedom of the City." To the older citizens of Oshawa who remember us, sponsored us and helped us, I think it would be of interest to know that, among those of the old battalion who are left, are many men of distinction in civilian life, many whom His Maj- esty the King, saw fit to decorate for outstanding service; all of whom, we of the rank and file, can mingle with, and call a "Comrade" on common and equal footing. In closing, it might also be of in- terest to know that the success of the gathering was endorsed by the decision to repeat it in Oshawa next year, with chairman-elect Ed. Pear- | son. Thanking you in anticipation that you will be able to find space in your columns for this letter. Yours faithfully, HARRY STAFFORD Chairman, 1948 116th Battalion Re-Union. April 26, 1948. =| o A Bible Thought ------ eo A Bit of Versee From Paul's prayer for the be- lievers--* . . . That ye, being root- ed and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length and depth and height; and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowl- edge. . ." (Eph. 3:17-19.) Could we with ink the ocean fill, Were the whole sky of parchment made, were every Blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade,-- To write the love of God above Would drain the ocean dry, Nor could the scroll contain whole Though stretched from sky to sky. the PROUD CREST By implements of war Long generations down Man symbolizes deeds Of valor and renown. A game for winter nights When brisk the biting cold To shape the shield and crest With sword and spear in gold. But now the soil does turn And southern mae Slow lg And creeks run And field-smoke ills Bs Y Sore. The implements of sprin Set forth the proudest show: On brown, the honest spade, On green, the patient hoe. Charles Malam at least once a year. your interests. sent on request. 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