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Net Paid Circulation Average Per Issue 8,01 8 JULY, 1948 TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1948 ---- Labor Day Tragedies "Every traffic rule and regulation we have, every high- way sign and road marking, and every careful driving habit and precaution Ontario motorists possess, should be rigidly observed and brought into play this coming week-end," de- clares the Hon. George H. Doucett, Minister of Highways, in an urgent warning of the traffic tragedies that always follow the heavy traffic flow on the Labor Day week-end. "Fifteen fatal traffic accidents over Labor Day week-end meant one death almost every five hours and failed to lessen the toll last year when 17 were killed," the Minister points out. With this summer's record traffic peaks still prevailing, grave anxiety naturally is felt for the traffic accident outlook for Labor Day of 1948. Coming at the end of the summer's heavy traffic volume, and of the holiday season rush, Labor Day is the signal for a flood of American tourists and Ontario families to start toward home, for thousands of Canadian National Exhibitio visitors to take to the roads--and for more than half-a- million Ontario children to have one last carefree fling be- fore the school bells ring, and life in Ontario slows to normal routine. "It all seems to diminish restraint and caution on the highways, and to combine to make Labor Day one of the most dangerous week-ends of the year for traffic accidents and fatalities," explains Mr. Doucett. "If motorists would only remember that traffic safety is no accident, this is the week-end of the year when they would practice every safety device ever conceived and re- hearse and follow every safety slogan ever coined. There can be no pleasure in looking forward to a week-end of ac- cidents and tragedies. Ontario's motorists should not just obey the traffic laws. From Saturday morning to Tuesday morning, Ontario's drivers should call into use every care and courtesy of the road as they have never before." Despite record traffic volumes this year, the provincial traffic safety campaign has seen gratifying justification in fewer traffic fatalities being recorded in the Province in the first half of 1948 than in any six-month period since the end of the war. As the Minister warned at the start of the .sum- mer, however, traffic conditions have been increasingly dan- gerous, with 69 deaths occurring in July, nine more than the July average of the past ten years. The August record, of course, is not yet available. The Hazardous Country (A New York Herald-Tribune Editorial) Rural fields and woods, of course, contain more crea- tures of four and six legs than are to be found in Manhat- tan's rather consistently two-legged confines. Recognizing these immutabilities of animate nature, the Greater New York Safety Council this week takes notice of the shift in population and hazards which vacationists must encounter when they cease dodging trucks and taxis and choose to retreat carelessly to glades and meadows where danger lurks in shapes unknown to asphalt. Whether it be a bull, a deer or a rabbit, all unnecessary country contacts should be avoided, says the council. And the safest stand for city folk to take with farm animals is to keep a fence between the happy, heedless vacationist and any hog, ram, or bull whose disposition in hot weather may be uncertain and whose intent toward friendly town fauna - may be isolationist and punitive. Even capable farm cats, the council warns, are a quite different breed from coddled apartment felines 'when it comes to pattable relationships. All this strikes us as wise and useful advice. It should, we believe, help much toward bringing back unscarred the adventurous, vacationist. But its complete following, how- ever justified, seems likely to take a lot of joy out of a stay In a farm region. Except for deceitful poison ivy, avid mos- quitoes and an occasional black snake hunting toads and field mice, the country and its assorted animals, wild and domestic, is a pretty nice place in August, with harvest apples ripe and huckleberries all over the hills. Even contact with any quick-tempered young bull can be avoided by circum- gpection and a freedom from arthritis. We advise all End- of-Summer vacationists to observe as'much as in them lies, the careful council's warnings--but by no means to absent themselves from the felicity of rural hazards. CITY OF OSHAWA TAXES FOURTH INSTALMENT DUE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st Pay Taxes by Mail it Convenient. FAILURE to pay any one Instalment on due date empowers Tax Collector to collect by several statutory methods including "attornment of rents" where property is Tenant occupied, also by Division Codrt ..ction, etc. OFFICE HOURS: September 1st -- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m, to 9 p.m. C. L. COX, Tax Collector. By HAROLD DINGMAN Ottawa Correspondent Ottawa, Aug. 31.--In case you're interested, the average pay of a Canadian industrial wage earner is now $37.02 per week and in the United States a wage earner re- ceives an average of $51.68. These are official figures obtained from government sources. An American correspondent resi- dent in Canada, writing of the high cost of living, etc. observed at the weekend: "Recognizing the lure (of higher wages), the Canadian gov- ernment has long sought to check southward emigration of talent by fostering the theory that higher living costs would offset higher United States wages. But actual comparisons show that on really comparable items almost everything but meat, dairy products and serv- ices cost more in Canada than in the United States." The man who wrote that has liy- ed in Ottawa more than a yéar and has also travelled extensively in this country and in the United States. He says he regards as "pure propaganda" the assertion that it is cheaper to live in Canada. I have a friend in New York who quit an advertising job two .years ago to take a position in'New York at exactly the same salary he had been earning in Montreal. The last time I saw him he said his stand- 3 ard of living was higher in New York and he was actually saving money, something he had not been able fo accomplish in Montreal. Unless the Canadian cost of liv- ing turns downward in the next 18 months or even less I think it is safe to predict that the Liberal government of Hon. Louis Stephen St. Laurent will be on the shoals. It is significant that the recent by- elections were CCF victories and that there was only one campaign issue --. the H.C.L. It was signifig cant, too, that at the Liberal con- vention there was a great outcry against the H.C.L., and that dele- gates demanded the government do something about it. FIRED AND HIRED--More than a month ago a charwoman on the House of Commons staff was fir- ed. She had been sweeping up around. here for years and years, almost since the building was op- ened. When a local columist heard she had been kicked out of her job he raised a row. Her name was quietly restored to the payroll. A 4 CUB"s PARADISE -- As we have said before the Federal Govern- ment has more writers and pseudo- writers on its staff than, probably, the New York Times and Tribune combined. The editorial staff of the Federal Government puts out bun- dles of propaganda. A recent check- up revealed that each department produces about 300 words of worth- less "news" per day, all of which |is thrown away by correspondents. All the editorial people are well paid through public money. The re- sult of their writing efforts is of less value than the work of a cub reporter on a newspaper. : LE a THE NEW CABINET -- There's a story going around Ottawa that three French-language cabinet ministers, and possibly four, will asx for retirement when Mr. St. Laurent shuffles the cabinet about the end of the year. The, three (or four) are supposedly seeking safe- haven from political strife and want life-time jobs on the public payroll, Further reports say-that Finance Minister Abbott is to be shifted to the Justice Ministry, but thdt he has expressed a dislike of the idea. Having introduced high taxation, he wants to retain the finance portfolio until he can introduce a pre-election budget offering lower taxes. And the story persists that Pre- mier Stuart Garson of Manitoba is to enter the Federal Cabinet. There seems to be sound basis for this report. . ® A Bible Thought Three things make the worthwhile life: a faith fit to live by, a self fit fo live with: and a purpose fit to live for. Paul said, "To me to live is Christ." (Phil. 1:21.) In Him is the answer to all three. . The Campaign Picture | CAN'T THE BACK ROWS LOOK JUST A LITTLE MORE CONFIDENT 2 Ray, in The Kansas City Star ® 20 Years Ago The Whitby Board of Education purchased and enlarged the Wil- son residence for agricultural class use. . The Oshawa City Council de- signated the city property between Bagot and Metcal treets as a public parking groun W. H. Barnhart, nager Barnhart's Pavilion, rescued Americans after their can in the lake. Running short of gasoline, due to a storm, a monoplane operated in mail serfice between Montreal apd Toronto, made a forced landing in a field south of the Kingston Road, between Wilson and Clifford Roads. After being refuelled it proceeded on its way. The Whitby Citizen's Band, di- rected by Bandmaster J. Broad- bent, was to compete in Class "C" of the annual band competition at the C.N.E. in Toronto. ® Other Editors CANADA'S NEED (St. Thomas Times-Journal) What this country needs is a groom who fits the collar ads and a bride who fits the stocking ads. EMBARRASSING CANS (Kitchener-Waterloo Record) Quebec people can now buy can- ned beer. A case of two dozen cans weighs 17 pounds lighter than the same number of bottles. But put- ting out the cans for the garbage- men may be a little embarrassing after a party. HER NINE ARMY SONS (London Daily Graphic) Mrs, Emma Wyatt, of Norwich road, Thetford, who was 83 the oti- er day, received this telegram from Mr. Shinwell, the War Minister. "Heartiest birthday greetings, Hav- ing given nine sons to the Army with a total service of over 160 years, you should be a proud mother and we, too, are proud of you." BIG GRASSHOPPER (London Daily Mail) The eleven-foot gilt grasshopper, which told pre-war City men the wind direction, is shortly to be re- stored to its position high over Lon- don Royal Exchange, Legendary crest of Sir Thomas Gresham--who built the first Exchange in 1566-- the insect was taken down and crated in the early days of the war. Having survived two disastrous fires, 1666 and 1838, and being the only relic of the original building, this appears to have been a wise deci sion, British Jet Crashes Killing Test Pilot Windsor, Berkshire, England, Aug. 31 (Reutérs)--One of Britain's latest jet Meteor fighter planes was shat- tered Monday when it crashed on Ham Island, in the River Thames near here. The pilot was killed. Debris was scattered over a 200- yard area and the plane made a crater 25 feet across, an eye- witness said. It plummeted into a field, missing several houses. The plane was understood to have come from a test pilot's school, of two upset Du LATEX OY-N CUSHIONING ™~ ™), SANITARY, VERMIN #\ AND MOTH PROOF For Furniture, Mattresses, Transportation |] 51, V] Ko) = (o9.ND- B7. Also makers of Auto, Truck, Bus, Agricultural, Aircraft, Bicycle Tires; Industriel Rubber Products and Motorcyle and | Balls. sl -- Plan To Extend Town Boundary -- Brockville, Aug. 31 (CP).--It was learned here Monday that munici- pal authorities are considering enlarging the boundaries of the town so that it will extend to the second concession of the Township of Elizabethtown and absorb terri- tory in which considerable post-war building has taken place. If carried out the plah would no doubt ovinlve the laying of new water. mains, new and enlarged sewerage and hydrant service. Ap- plication to provincial authorities would have to be made before the development could take- place. MUSKRATS PAY OFF Yorkton, Sask.--(CP) -- Trappers in the Spy Hill, Langeburg and Churchbridge areas near here mar- keted over $40,000 worth of musk- rats last season. The 292 trappers concerned sold 18,059 pelts, receiv- ing an average net price of $2.22 and an average $137 per trapper. | Old. Country | TLottor By MICHAEL O'MARA Canadian Press Staff Writer Got a cigarette, chum? That is the question you will hear, most offen these days in Bri- tain Were the cigarette and pipe- tobaccd shortage, worst since the war, is the chief topic of convérsa- tion. The panic has been on the last few weeks, with most smokers at- tempting to do a little quiet hoard- ing on the side. Authorities say the shoriage is "largely artificial" and explain it this way: The dollar shortage has meant a reduction in manufacturers stocks and the consequeni narrowing of retailers "marginal" supplies. This, combined with the consumers de- sire to keep at least one day's sup-. ply ahead, has brought about the shortage. 3 Sir Alexander Maxwell, tobacco adviser to the Board of Trade, told a recent press conference that if smokers would cut their consump- tion by one cigarette each day the shortage would practically dis- appear. The shortage has meant, among other things, an increase in the reported cases of attempted to- bacco smuggling. supplies in the Channel Islands and Eire are bet- ter than in the United Kingdom and returning tourists are stuffing their suitcases with cigarettes. Cus- toms officials are clamping down, permitting only 100 to a traveller. The London Evening Standard stuck its foot in a hornets nest last week when it suggested editorially that, during the shortage, it would |. be a nice gesture if women cut down on smoking. Feminine let- ters to the editor curled that worthy's hair. Less acrimonious members of the public meantime were figuring out ways and means to beat the short- age. Here were some of the meth- ods reported: 1. Customers at a public house in Norwich, Norfolk, hung a rack for 16 cigarettes on the bar. If one of the coterie was short, he borrowed one but he was honor bound to re- place it when he had a new sup- ply. The pub keeper said many re- turned two for the one borrowed. 2. London urchins are reported doing a fair business collecting butts from gutters and rolling the tobacco into new cigarettes with little hand machines on sald at most tobacconists. 3. A prominent barrister solved his personal problem neatly. He at- tended a sale of lost property and managed to buy 3,600 cigarettes which a forgetful traveller had left in a suitcase aboard a train, CLIFF BARAGAR'S See THE NEW IMPROVED GOODJSYEAR «== BUILT'TO GIVE 24! 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The over-all dimensions of the stamp will be approximately 1 1-2" by 1", or the same size and ar- rangement 'as the pictorial issue of 1946, This stamp will bear the picture of the Canadian Parlia« ment Building with the portrait of the late Queen Victoria, during whose reign Responsible Govern- ment in Canada was achieved, in the upper left hand corner, and that of His Majesty King George VI in the upper right hand corner. The colour will be blue gray. The stamps will be issued in sheets of 50. Plans are being laid to have the stamp placed on sale at all the principal Post Offices on the 1st October, 1948. The stamp will also be on sale, by mail order, through the Philatelic Section, Postage Stamp Division, Post Office De- partment, in Ottawa, on and after the 1st October. No First Day Cover Service will be provided by the Post Office De- partment. BRAZEN THEFT Brantford, Ont. -- (CP) -- Three radios valued at close to $200 mys- teriously disappeared from the show window of an electrical supply store in the heart of Brantford's business district, between 4 and 4.30 p.m. on a recent Saturday, The theft occur- red when stores and, streets were crowded. p 0, "100,4,90° CASH LOANS vor kiero, ioe Borrow $50, $100, $300, $500, $1000 at HOUSEHOLD FINANCE without en- dorsers or bankable security, Up to 24 months to repay in convenient equal monthly instalments. Protect Your Credit It's wise to protect your credit. overdue BE a bills, io or emergenc: HOUSEHOLD expenses with your INANCE loan. If you need extra cash, 'phone, write or come in and see us for prompt, courteous attention to your money problems. We'll be glad to help you! 2 Tunein " The Whistler" -- Canada's top mystery show--CBC, Wednesday nights 15 Simcoe Street South Over Kresge's Phone Oshawa 360% OSHAWA, ONT. Hours 9 to 5 or by appointment Loans made fo residents of nearby towne SERVING THE PUBLIC SINCE 1878 OUSEHOLD FINANCE WORLD'S LA RGEST ¥ Here is Canada tied up in one wonderful package! It's the' largest annual Exhibition in the world! Canadian Industry is on display. England has sent His Majesty's Welsh Guards Band--and a complete showing of the latest British automobiles. There's musicand a midway. A dazzling show every night. The National Horse Show from September 6th to 11th, sports, Canadian Art, and the latest marvels of Science: holiday highlight--come to the C.N.E.! Fora avs2riseern '® Canadian National Exhibition Col. K. R. Marshall, President Elwood A. Hughes, General Manager '