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ITN TY EAD, + THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE PAGE THIRTEEN FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1948 Two Non-Confidence Motions Are Defeated In Commons Members Approve Taxation At Night Policies Session By D'Arcy O'Donnell Canadian Press Staff Writer ! Ottawa, May 28 (CP)--The Commons approved the government's 1948-49 taxation policies Thursday by voting down two opposition motions of non-confidence in the Liberal administration. After one of the briefest debates in recent years, the chamber voted 72 to 54 against a Progressive Conservative motion which called on members to express the opinion that the government does not possess confidence of the people. Earlier, members voted 122 to 309-- against a C.C.F. motion which ask- ed the House to express regret that the government had failed to: 1. Relieve the excessive burden of taxation on those in the low- income groups. 2. Increase income tax exXemp- tions to $1,200 for single persons and $2,500 for married persons. 3. Remove sales and excise taxes which bear most heavily on those in the low-income groups. 4. Establish a public investment board to control capital investment. The Social 'Credit party did not have a separate motion of non- confidence although it joined in general criticism of the budget. The Social Credit, C.CF. and most independents joined to sup- port the C.CF. motion. The Lib- erals and Progressive Conservatives voted against it. Many Absent There was a soiid opposition vote in favor of the Progressive Conser- vative motion, but as the House sat beyond the usual 11 p.m. adjourn- ment hour many members were ab- sent from their seats. For instance, J. M. Macdonnell (PC-Muskoka-Ontario), chief finan- cial critic for - his party, voted against the C.C'F. motion but was absent when the vote was taken on the Progressive Conservative motion ' which he sponsored. It was learned later that he had left the chamber to catch a midnight train. Before the votes were taken, Lt.- Col. Alan Cockeram (PC - York South) warned that Russia's fear that every move by the outside world is aimed at war will force Canada to keep her defences in a state of preparedness for years to come. ' A veteran of the two world wars, Col. Cockeram said that in his opinion Canada's defence program is "inadequate and unsound." Among other speakers were Clarie Gillis (CCF-Cape Breton South); Hon. Earle Rowe (PC-Dufferin- Simcoe); Victor Quelch (SC-Aca- dia); Ludger Dionne (L-Beauce); Hazen Argue (CCF-Wood Moun- tain) ;* Angus MacInnis (CCF-Van- couver East); Douglas Ross (PC- Toronto St. Paul's); Frederic Dorion (Ind.~Charlevoix - Saguenay); Li- guori Lacombe (Ind.-Laval-Two Mountains), and C. E. Johnston (SC-Bow River). With the debate concluded, the House will turn its attention today to legislation providing for domi- nion-provincial co-operation in the reclamation of Maritime marsh- lands, oi Cot Taxation ol. eram said a separate minister should be appointed to handle matters pertaining to mines, forests and scientific services. A policy of expansion and devel- opment, designed to broaden the basis of taxation, would ease the tax burden on the people. Tlie min- eral industry of Canada under able guidance and assistance of a fuil- time minister, is capable of increas- ing its production to more than $1,- 000,000,000 a year. He said: "It is no secret that dangerous shortages of strategic minerals ex- ists in the United States today, par- ticularly in regard to lead, zine, copper, high grade iron ares and petroleum, and I would be most sur- prised if similar conditions do not | prevail in Canada at the present time." Mr. Dionne protested the suspen- sion of the tariffs on British rayon and cotton goods. He said the move will cause dislocation in the Cana- dian textile industry and will lead to unemployment here. A textile manufacturer himself, Mr. Dionne said many Canadian manufacturers now are in the process of expand- ing and modernizing their plants. Mr, Gillis said it was a mistake for the government not to give tax relief to those in the low income brackets, He suggested that income tax exemptions should be increased by $500. Asks Lowr Taxes Mr. Rowe urged the government to lower taxes and sweep away con- trols and other - restrictive devices, which, he said, are "strangling" trade and prodiction. The budget had all the aspects of one "made in Washington" and left nothing but uncertainty. Mr. Ross suggested that parlia- ment adopt a more effective way of curtailing government expenditures. It could do little now to cut down estimates of expenditures when they are under study in the chamber. Government economies would pave the way for tax relief. Mr. Dorion described the budget as "anti-social." He said it was the work of "irresponsbile bureauctats," who did not worry about the des- truction of the Canadian family. Mr, Lacombe criticized not only the lack of tax relief but also the government's foreign policy. He said the government would be en- forcing conscription to fight a Rus- sla which Canada has fed and equipped. Ontario S, : [if STRIKE TIES FERRY Fort Erie, May 28--(CP) -- The Fore Erie-Buffalo ferry is being prevented from going into opera- tion by a strike of some 6,500 struc- tural yorkers in Buffalo which is affectifig all building and construc- tion trades. The ferry was expected to start operation June 1, but now it will more likely be July 1, said President Clarence Fix. 2 HELD FOR GUELPH Toronto, May 28 -- (CP) -- Mike Trillar, 23, and Dorothy Whitton, 29, were arrested here Thursday night and held for Guelph police. They were charg- with theft of nine ladies' suits from a Guelph store. CUSTOMS APPOINTMENTS Fort Erie, May 28--(CP)--Collec= tor of customs William G. Stamp Thursday announced eight tempor- ary appointments to his staff for assignments -at the Peace Bridge. A heavy influx of tourists is expected this summer. WATER-ICE BOAT Toronto, May 28--(CP)--The "duck-otter-scoot" may solve winter transportation problems for:northern game wardens, De- veloped last winter by Parry Sound foresters, it can swim like a duck and scoot across ice- covered lakes or snow fields. It's shaped like a boat's hull, has a covered cabin and is pow- ereq by an aircraft motor mounted at the rear. BEAUTY CONTEST Thornbury, May 28--(CP)-- The Georgian Bay apple district's first "Blossom Queen" will be crowned here Saturday. Aspirants from Can- ada and the United States will vie for honors. Thousands of visitors are expected. " FAMILY REUNITED Kitchener, May 28 -- (CP) -- Sisters Emma and Marie Sig- mund met brother Emil for the first time when they arrived here from Austria Wednesday. Emil came to Canada 20 years ago. Emma, 18, became ill when she ate part of the first banana she had ever seen but the fruit didn't bother 19-year-old Marie. Fernhill Park Plans Field Day Westmount, May 28 -- Fernhill Park Field Day, planned for July 1, was the main topic of discussion at the regular meeting of the West- mount Recreation Association on May 26. A parade will start off the event and will be followed by a sports programme, dancing and fireworks. If it should rain on July 1, the celebration will be postponed until Saturday, July 3. It was unanimously approved that Donald Wotton be hired as assist- Mr. Quelch said the budget's anti- | ant director at Fernhill Park for a inflationary policies were a "delib- | period of three months, commenc- erate" step towards unemployment. | ing June 14. They would reduce production by keeping purchasing power out of the hands of the people. Lack of effective demand would mean a de- pression. Mr. Argue said that major indus- tries in Canada should be national- ized. The big corporations were mak- ing their greatest profits in history. Yet the government had e seen fit last year to abolish the excess pro- fits tax. Mr, Jolinston expressed doubt about Mr, Abbott's argument that Those attending the meeting were as follows: Cecil McKnight, Mr. and Mrs, March, Mr. Wina- cott, Mr. Teno, Mr. Harrison, Mr. Saunders, Mrs. Hale, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs, Cole, Mrs. R. Thomas and Mrs, Taylor. he was deferring tax relief because of the danger of inflation. Mr. MacInnis objected to the granting of a $500 income tax ex- emption to persons more than 65. There is no substitute for a truck tire! Even light trucks need truck tires to do a truck's work. That's why Goodyear builds special tires for li t trucks. They're tough, Srrong. 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FOUNDED IN 1738 The University of Havana was founded in 1738. f Jewish Leader Lauds Unity In Canada H. M. Caiserman, general secre- |tary of the Canadian eJwish Con- gress and its founder, last night addressed the members of the local Jewish community under the auspi- ces of the Oshawa B'Nai B'Rith Lodge, at a meeting held at the Genosha Hotel. Mr. Caiserman spoke of the activities of the Can- adian Jewish Congress during the 14 years since its reorganization. Dealing with the activities of the Joint Public Relations Committee of the Congress and the B'Nai B'Rith of Canada, Mr. Caiserman stated that in no country on the American continent has more unity been achieved between the various religious groups than in Canada. The only significant examples of race hatred are found in the publi- cations of the Social Credit party and the Union des Electeurs. These have recnetly been denounced by the Catholic Church as dangerous to the teachings of the church. "I believe that there is less racial prejudice in Canada than any- where else on this continent," he said. Mr. Caiserman detailed the work of the educational and cultural committee of the Congress, men- tioning subsidies granted to the two teacher seminaries of © Mon- treal and to a number of leading writers to assist in the publication of their books, and also the teacher conferences in various parts of Canada. He also spoke of the Na- tional Jewish Library and the Archives of Canadian Jewry. These have become centres of information on matters Jewish for all Cana- dians, Praises Canadian Unity Comparing the conditions he found in many countries in Europe and on this continent with those in Canada, he praised the unity which prevails among all the groups that make up the 'Canadian population. He mentioned that in Canada there is "more freedom, an opti- mistic 'outlook, and a balanced economy." In conclusion Mr, Caiserman paid tribute to the Canadian represen- tatives in the United Nations, who worked and voted for partition in Palestine, and he expressed the hope that 'the Canadian govern- ment will soon recognize the State of Israel. Mr, Caiserman was introduced by Saul Einhorn, Chairman of the Oshawa branch of the Canadian Jewish Congress, and Mr. Sassin moved the vote of thanks. Max Palter, President of the B'Nai B'Rith Lodge, presided. In an interview yesterday, H. M. Caiserman told The Times-Gazette that he was engaged in a tour of Canadian communities, giving talks of an educational nature on the work of the Canadian Jewish Con- gress, of which he is founder and General Secretary. "It is," he said, "an organization to protect the in- terests and preserve the cultural heritage of the Jewish race in Can- ada. It organizes educational and cultural programs for members of the Canadian Jewish community." He emphasized that the Canadian Jewish Congress is absolutely none political, and is of a strictly Can- adian rather than an international nature, As an example of the work of i the Canadian Jewish Congress, he said that they had recéntly " |brought over 600 Jewish orphans from Europe, and that after: five months of training in C.J.C. schools 90 per cent of them are able to speak English. The Jewish ifmi- _ grant aid society of Canada re- habilitates these people and a them to the Canadian way of: life. Mr. Caiserman said that he had organized the C.J.C. in 1919 to re- lieve the problems of the Jewish community in Canada. In 1934 it ts was reorganized to fight the race' hatred introduced by regime. He is also speaking the Joint Distribution Committee, the organi- * to "raise zation which is seeking the Hitler ** funds for the relief of the Jewish' D.P.s in Europe. They ready reconstructed 750 Jewish communities in war-wracked Eu- - rope, This involves the 'repair and construction of synagogues, schools, have ale and hospitals, and providing trans- = portation costs and arrangements for immigrants to Palestine. "The 1948 goal of the Joint Distribytion Committee on the North American : continent is $250,000,000. EUCHRE AND DANCE Sunnyside Neighborhood Associa= tion will be host at a euchre and dance under C.R.A. auspices Satur- day night. Harold Godfrey and his Old Timers will supply music for the affair to be held in the C.R.A. audi- torium, Gibbs Street, beginning at 8 pm. ¢ ¢ ¥ ¢ ¢ ¢ $¢ ¢ €& ¢& & ¢ & @ THE LIBERAL PLAN | TO MAKE ONTARIO A BETTER PLACE FOR YOU George Drew has called an unnecessary election in a desperate effort to prolong his grip on the people of Ontario. He hopes to dodge the inevitable consequences of five years of muddling and procrastination. The Liberal Party's answer to his defiant 1. WELFARC 40.00 per month. co-operation. Provincial amusement tax. TAXATION LABOUR : AGRICULTURE munities. LIQUOR POLICY 4 alcohol. (a) Increase old age pension benefits from $30.00 to $ (b) Reduce age limit for pensions to 65, with Federal (c) Grant necessary aid to hospitals without imposing Eliminate 3c. gasoline tax imposed by Drew. No re-im- position of amusement tax. No Provincial income tax. (a) Increase workmen's compensation benefits to. 75% 1 and shorten waiting period from 7 days to 3 days. (b) Compulsory two weeks' vacation with pay for indus- trial workers after two years' employment. (c) Assist in formation of National Labour Code. Introduce Oliver Plan for improvement of rural com. (a) Devote portion of Provincial liquor revenues to educational campaign against impraper use of (b). Re-affirm our stand for local option inall municipali- ties and strictly enforce all existing liquor laws. avoid duplica Will give challenge is a constructive plan for the security and future prosperity of all. HERE IS A FAR-SIGHTED LIBERAL PROGRAM THAT CAN BE PUT INTO ACTION IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE COMING ELECTION... A BROAD, CAREFULLY THOUGHT-OUT PROGRAM, FOR THE BETTERMENT OF ALL 6. HOUSING Encoura missioners. (c) Speed Hydro development. (d) Remove present restriction of two consumers to a mile, NORTHERN ONTARIO (a) Give Northern Ontarie Cabinet representation. (b) Revise existing legislation to give aid to mining : municipalities. (c) Aid in establishing University of Northern Ontario with colleges in strategic Northern centres. (d) Establish at least three provincial administration offices in Northern Ontario. FEDERAL CO-OPERATION Will negotiate agreement with Federal Government to : te -taxation and to make available to Ontario residents the Health Insurance and Social Security programme of the Liberal Government at Ottawa. VETERANS' PREFERENCE erence to Veterans of the two world wars in the Civil Service and other fields, housing by assuming municipal taxes for four or five year periods on all homes costing $8,000.00 or less built within next two years. HYDRO (a) Take Hydro out of politics. (b) Hydro municipalities to name one of three come bs \ NEL RR D304 dt es NEE 14