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6 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE, Saturday, April 11, 1953 ditorial Whitby), J Time ™ hay 57 Simcoe Street by TH South, Oshawa, Ontario Petition for Liquor Vote Needs Careful Scrutiny Rev. Dr. R. Lorne McTavish is to be commended for the bold and courageous stand which he took before the city council this week on the proposal that a liquor vote be taken in those sections of Oshawa which were annexed to the city on January 1, 1951. Acting for a large body of citizens of the areas in question, he not only objected to. the proposed vote as being contrary to the public interest, but also questioned the validity of the petition which was presented to the city council asking that a vote' be taken. The latter phase of Dr. McTavish's ob- jections is important. It is necessary that the petition be signed only by residents of the parts of Oshawa which are affected by it, and that each resident sign it individually, It has been admitted that in some cases one individual signed for two persons, by signe ing simply as "Mr. and Mrs.' Before the council acts on this petition, it must be satisfied that every signature on it is a valid signature of a resident of the annexed area. That responsibility rests on the council, and cannot be overlooked. Of importance also is the fact that many of the signatories placed their names to the peti- tion when it was first circulated two years ago. Since then, it is possible that many who signed no longer live in the sections where they lived at that time. So the in- sistence of Dr. McTavish that every name be scrutinized was sound, and should be re- garded seriously by the city council before coming to a decision on this important mat- ter. Unless it can be ascertained beyond question that there is a sufficient number of valid signatures on the document, no action should be taken regarding it. Provincial Police Underpaid It is not surprising to learn from official reports that there is an undercurrent of un- rest and dissatisfaction within the ranks of the Ontario Provincial Police. This has come to the light by the resignation of many of the constables of the force, including four from the Whitby detachment. There have been several resignations from detachments in other districts throughout the province. These resignations are all attributable to the fact that provincial constables are paid a good deal less than the average run of workers in Ontario industry. It is reported that the average wage of a provineial con- stable is a little over $50 a week, which seems quite inadequate in view of the na~- ture of their duties and the risk they have to run in their day-to-day performance. Ontario has good reason to be proud of its Provincial Police Force. It has an envi- able reputation for efficiency over the period of its existence. That standard cannot be maintained, however, unless the finest type of young manhood oan be attracted into the ranks of the force, and that eannot be done unless the salary levels are commen- surate with the nature of the work to be done. It is true that there has been eonsiderable improvement im the OPP salary levels over the last 10 or 12 years, but the amounts paid to members of the force must still be inadequate when they result in many ex- perienced officers resigning to accept posi- tions in which they ean earn more money. Movement for Children's Rink Strong support has been developed in Oshawa for a movement which has as its objective the provision of an artificial ice rink for the children of the eity. Promoted by representatives from the neighborhood park associations of Oshawa, it has won the support of such organizations as the Cham- ber of Commerce, Local 222, UAW, the South Ontario Agricultural Society and a number of others. There is also a strong feeling that the various service clubs in the city might be persuaded to take a hand in bringing this project to a head. There can be no question of the necessity for such a rink for the use of children. The Oshawa Arena has most of its time taken up by hockey and the activities of the Oshawa Skating Club, leaving. very little, if any, time available for skating for children. To serve the needs of a city which Editorial Notes The higher tax rate this year may at least make a reduction possible next year, in view of increased government grants and this year's non-recurring expenses. We wonder if there is any special reason for the long delays and the slow progress in getting ahead with the new civic adminis- tration building. The American dollar is now closely moving towards par with the Canadian. Many peop- ple think that even par would be quite a de- sirable relationship. Now is the time for taking down the . storm windows and putting the screens in place for the fly and mosquito season that lies ahead. The Daily Times-Gazette (OSHAWA, WHITBY) statutory holiday exce Member of The Canadian Press, the Canadian Daily News papers Association, the American Newspaper Publishers As sociation, the Ontario Provincial Dailies Association and the Audit Bureau of Circulations. The Canadian Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news despatches in the paper ted to it or to The A and also the local news published therein. All despatches herein are also reserved. A. R. ALLOWAY. President and Publisher. 1. L_ WILSON, Vice-President and Managing Director. MM RE HOOD, Managing Editor. Offices, 44 King Street West, Toronto, . Tower Building, Montreal, P.Q. Ont. 3B Universly SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carriers in Oshawa, Whitby, Brooklin, Say; Aes pad Pkras, out Wie a8 oe ek i. ie el gutside carrier deliver yw . Canada and England, Tess or rights of special DAILY AVERAGE NET PAID CIRCULATION FOR MARCH 12,150 has between six and seven thousand school children demands the provision of a rink such as is contemplated by the 'committee which is promoting it. This is essentially a project which must be brought into being through private channels. K is not one which should be shouldered on the taxpayers of the city, al- though the city might be willing to make -some eontribution towards it. We believe there are sufficient public-spirited organi- zations and citizens in Oshawa to raise the funds which will be required to provide a rink of the type that is needed. Old mother nature seems to have changed since 'the days when there was natural ice for two to three months in the winter. The only al- ternative, if our children are to have skating facilities at all, is to build an artificial ice rink, either outdoor or indoor, for their use. Other Editors' Views GUARD AGAINST SLUMS (Le Droit, Ottawa) It ig necessary to enquire only a little among Canadian cities to find many examples of new hous- ing which will inevitably become slums. The famous "cold flats" of big cities like Montreal are often une comfortable enough and correspond little to the de- finition of a modern home. Let us not exaggerate; the great majority of new housing is satisfactory enough. But constant vigilance must be exercised to prevent the erection of new housing without essential Services, too small or too cold during cold winters. PITY THE FRUIT GROWER (Farmer Advocate) It is doubtful if any line of production is more exciting, yes, or more risky than that in which fruit growers are engaged. The omission of one spray or an application at the wrong time could so affect the entire crop as to make it practically valueless, Pest control has become an ordeal, even for scientists, demanding extensive biological knowledge, an intimate acquaintance with chemical compounds --some desperately poisonous--and precision timming of operations. The profit margin on the product isn't good enough to compensate, A Bit Of Verse DRIVING IN TRAFFIC IS HARDLY SERAPHIC I start. I stop. I barely crawl, I spurt ten feet, And then I stall. I'm tooted at, stared at, Hooted at, blared at, Sideswiped, glared at, Gestured at, sweared at! It's more than mortal Flesh should bear Merely to get From Here to There. --Ethel Jacobson In The New York Herald Tribune Bible Thought "Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keep. eth his soul from troubles." (Prov. 21:23) A loose tongue often gets its owner in a tight place. LJ WITH THE FAMOUS 22ND IN KORER "STALWART LEADER OF THE VAN DoOS" IN THE KOREAN HILLS . 1S LT.COL. L.F. TRUDEAU OF Pe » PTE. J: BOiLY OF CHICoOUT IMI AND R.Q.. R. BEDARD, QUEBEC CITY ARE TWO OF THE MOST IT vas MEAN ? OR IS DOON: GALLUP POLL OF CANADA One-Third Say Canada Better If More Women In Public Life By CANADIAN INSTITUTE Of PUBLIC OPINION Battle of the sexes turns on some merry pranks when it comes to deciding whether the country would be better or worse if more women were in important public positions reports the Gallup Poll. Women can take pleasure in the fact that across the country al- most two-thirds of the people think the country would be better, or just about the same, only 26 per cent say tersely, "worse," about & third (34 per cent) say definite- ly, "better." But with this overall belief that the country would be better, or about the same, come some vio- lently contrasting points of view. The proportion of people in the Prairies wbo believe the country would be generally beter, is nearly three times as great as the propor- tion in Quebec. Moreover, age brings increasing faith in women, for considerably more people (41 per cent) of those fifty and over think things would be better, than those in their twenties (29 per cent). For some reason which psychologists might explain, men and women who are widowed, di- vorced, or separated have consid- erably more faith in women and those who are married or single, as 41 per cent of the former think conditions would be better, com- pred to about a third of the latter, Men cling to their world. Only 24 per cent of them say better, compared to 44 per cent of Cana- dian women who think this. But across the country 57 per cent of the men say '"'better or just about the same' while less than a third who say "worse." Question which revealed those attitudes through the ian In- stitute of Public Opinion was this: "Do you think this country would be governed better or worse if there were more women in impor- tant public positions?" These are the rsults: given by Canadians for their be- lief in the betterment of conditions with more women in public office. Many references to women's inter- est in peace, welfare, good man- agement, and Deople were made. Some said, "Wouldn't be so much trouble in the wor d," 'Not so set in their ways." 'Competition be- tween men and women would make them work harder," 'Keep men . on their toes." One man opined, ing those who think conditions would be better and or about the same, with those who think they would be worse show up clearly: Better Worse Maritimes Quebec Ontario Prairies B.C. Canadians who feel that more women in public life would im- prove the country give these as some top reasons: Women's better, idealistic qualities Women's better judgment, view point Knowledge of family's needs; economy efficiency Should have equal say in government ... Other While these views were repeated most often, many others are Pet. "Takes & woman to straighten a man out." The quarter who felt conditions would be worse gave these rea- sons among others: Hoh Women too excitable; don't get along together; too soft...5 Woman's place is in the home Public office is a man's job not a woman's Woman don't know enough; Talk too much No business sense - Other ARPT rr PA (Many gave more than one rea- son) This group who did not like the idea, gave succinet opinions. "Up- set the men." "Too expensive." "Anything might happen." "Too 9 many opinions.' "They want to run the whole thing." "Too many women now." "Goes to their head." "Can't run their own affairs.' Last stone in this phase of the battle of the sexes might be at- tributed to the Eastern business man who said; "Women dont think men can run the country-- so why should we think they can?" QUEEN'S PARK Reds Protected By Legislature Rules By DON O'HEARN Special Correspondent for The Times-Gazette TORONTO -- Other legislatures have the same" problem as ours. Manitoba, for instance, also has a Communist member. And it seems they have the inclination there to treat him the same way as Joe Salsberg is treated here. PERSONAL ATTACKS One Manitoba member, for in- stance, asked the Communist mem- ber how he could sit in the legis- lature and "at the same time be ready to cut this country's throat." The Communist, W. A, Kardash, appealed to the Speaker claiming that this was a personal attack. The Speaker in turn dismissed the appeal on the very weak grounds that the member con- cerned had not attacked Mr, Kar- dash personally but had been speaking figuratively and referring to the whole Communist party. NO DOUBT They make a record of their sit- tings in Manitoba and following the sitting concerned a playback left no doubt that the member had been referring to Mr. Kardash per- sonally. Fred Johnson, columnist for the Winnipeg Tribune, then had this comment to make: "Much as this column despises the Speaker's ruling, under our deomeratic system every elected member of the legislature is pro- tected from personal attack in the House by a set of rules that must be strictly adhered to. While those who heard him agreed with what Mr. Bend (the member concerned) READERS' VIEWS Thanks to Union For Rink Support The Editor, The Times-Gazette, said, in our opinion it should not have been said in the legislature. AGREES Fine sentiments those, and ones we have expressed here. A Com- munist is a Communist but when he is in a legislature he is first of all the elected representative of the people. When -he isn't given the usual rights and respect the destruction is not to him but to our system. Those rights and that respect were built up by the tradition of centur- ies. They are the basis of our sys- tem which is the root of our polit- ical life. When we abuse him we are fouling our own nest, MARGARINE TROUBLES Manitbba had another argument which paralleled one here. This was on margarine: to color or not to. They, however, brought out one point there that didn't get much attention here. That is the angle of "protecting" the dairy industry. Paul Bardal, a Liberal, criti- cized his colleagues on the gov- ernment side for talking out of the sides of their mouths. On the one hand, he said, they preached free trade, and on the other hand they insisted on banning color in margarine "which is the rankest kind of protection." QUESTION UNSETTLED The western House didn't get into the question any more suc- cessfully than did we. Their color bill also lost on a voice vote with no action promised on the real root of the problem which is the troubles of the dairy industry and its future. LAKEHEAD LAUNCHING 'PORT ARTHUR (CP)--The 574- foot lake carrier E. B. Barber is to slide down the ways at Port Arthur Shipbuilding Company to- day in the Lakehead's first launch ing of 1953. Mrs. E. B. Barber, wife of the president of the Algoma Central and Hudson Bay Railway Company, will christen the new vessel. Capacity is 450,000 bushels of grain, or 13,500 ions of ore. RARE BOOKS LOST CANBERRA (Reuters)--Fire de stroyed rare books and relics worth thousands of dollars in Canberra's civic centre early today. Univer- sity professors called from their beds raced in and out of the blaz- ing building attempting to save ir- replaceable records, a fossil col- lection built up during the last 40 years, and books from the Na- tional University College. Sir, On behalf of the rink com- mittee, may I express our sincere gratitude to Local 222, UAW, for going on record to support the idea of an artificial rink in Oshawa for the benefit of the children. This committee has been working for about 18 months on this idea, and the encouragement coming from all sides begins to make this a reality. Let us strive to see this accomplished so that by next win- ter, Oshawa children wi be = 0; many ha ours of s {ine Dany A a Thanks a UAW. E. WILSON, Chairman, Rink Committee. 37 Burk Street, Oshawa, Ontario, April 9, 1953. Tribute To Late Allan Glover The Editor, The Times-Gazette, Sir, It is with much regret that through illness, I cannot go to the home of my old friend and neigh- bor, Allan Glover, to personally convey my sympathy to Mrs. Glov- er and her son, Leo, in the passing of a loved husband and father. Allan was a highly respected citi- zen of Oshawa where he had lived for many years. He was a trusted employee of General Motors and was held in high esteem by em- ployers and employees alike. He lived a practical, Christian life, interested in the church, the school, and everything calculated to promote the welfare of the com- munity. We, who have enjoyed his friend- ship, honor the memory of a good man, a loyal friend and a kind neighbor. DAVID HAVERSON. BELIEVE 2 CONVICTS DEAD JOLIET, Ill. (AP)--Two convicts were missing and believed dead Friday in a fire which raged out of control in the Stateville prison furniture factory. Twelve trapped men were rescued by fellow-con- v.c.s who knecked a hole in a concrete floor and dragged them to safety. Some 300 men were in the building when the blaze started. PORTRAITS - By JAMES J. METCALFE OR JUST THE WIND? Is that your whisper in the wind . .. That shakes my contem- plation? . ., Or is it just another sound ... In my imagination? + + » I thought I heard your loving voice , ., And that you said to me...I am the only one on earth ...In all your memory . ., Is it a little possible ... That in my lonely hour... Such fra- grance would imbue again . .. This pressed and faded flower? ioe But, no, the night is dark and cold . ., And there is only space e+ » I cannot touch your hand or see ... The outline of your face e+ « It must be just my weary mind . . . Or something in the weather +++ And yet the wind keeps whispering . . together, + As though we were Copyright, 1953, Field Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved. IN DAYS GONE BY 50 YEARS AGO The town council was besieged ith peitions for better street The Honorable Thomas Conant had a book published entitled "Life in Canada', which was a volume of early history of this community in P= Heuer and Upper in gen- eral, The council discussed at some length the purchasing of 200 feet of fire hose, Councillor Edmundson insisted it be bought by tender. R. A. J, Little announced that he was selling out his bicycle liv- ery. Council was much disturbed about the conditions of drunken- ness because of the open bars. Police had no authority to arrest inebriate people until they were disorderly, The mayor told coun- cil that there was little to be done until the churches would demand a local option vote. An advertisement for Woodstock Windmills listed a number of ple who recommended these wind- mills. Included in the list were: Es qmonauh, L. M. Brooks of awa an am Ni Whitby. wut of Luke Brothers, funeral directors, and embalmers, announced their service of carpet cleaning. Enfield had snow three feet deep. From the Myrtle country corre- spondence 'Francis Briggs has lately purchased a gramaphone and is giving his neighbors and friends a musical treat, free." MAC'S MUSINGS ENFIELD They do not forget, the Old veterans of the first World war, who fought at Vimy, Ypres, the Somme, Passchendaele and Mons, And they still remember Those comrades of theirs Who in these days of A long generation ago, Fought the good fight And gave their all on The field of battle. The other evening at Oshawa's war memorial, A small group assembled Of these old veterans To place a wreath there In honor of the men Of this city who fell In the battle of Vimy Ridge away back On April 9, 1917. That events brings back Vivid memories of that Easter morning of Thirty-six years ago, When through the sleet And driving rain the men Of Canada advanced up The chalky, slimy slopes Of Vimy Ridge and before Nightfall conquered it . And surmounted And held the Pimple. The gallant company of The survivors of those who On that' day scaled the 5 Heights of Vimy in the Face of enemy fire is Ever growing smaller With the passage of time But still they remember Their fallen comrades Even if all others forget, 9 And year by year they Assemble to do them the Honor they deserve on The anniversary of this Great Canadian victory. BANK MANAGER DIES TORONTO (CP)--Durward Don- ald Lennie, 56, manager of the Lea- side branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, died Friday of a heart attack. A native of Hamil ton, he joined the bank in Dundas in 1915 and served branches at Owen Sound and Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. He came to Toronto in 1930. HELEN M, STINSON Correspondent ENFIEL D-- Mr. and Mrs. Mil- ton Sams viited with Mr. and Mrs. F. Abernethy, Manilla, The April meeting of the Enfield WA was held t the home of Mrs. Knowlton with a fair attendance. The_devotional was capably given by Mrs. Geo. Irwin. pa humorous reading was enjoyed by all, given by Mrs. Seymour, Ma elen Bowman delightedallwithhera eo- cordeon music. Mrs. Will Ashton presented a fine paper on Easter. During the business period, plans were made for a concert in the near future to provide funds to decorate the inside of the church, Plans were also made for the an- hua Sundy School anniversary in une. Mrs. J. W. Bowman recently visited in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Bowman, Blackstork visited at the Bowman ome. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Samis visited in Toronto recetly. We are sorry to report that Har old Ormiston is in Bowmanville Memorial Hospital. We all wish him a speedy recovery. Glad to report that Edgar Pres- cott is able to be home from hose pital after a severe attack of in- flammatary rheumatism and flu, FIRST OVERSEAS SHIP TORONTO (CP) ~The British freighter Avonwood docked in Tor- onto harbor Friday, the earliest date on record that a vessel has arrived here from overseas. The 257-foot motor vessel, owned by the British Constantine Line, was es- corted into Toronto harbor by a harbor police craft. Handed ¥ Aandi CHARTERED * ACCOUNTANTS Gordon W. Riehl, CA. Resident Partner 37 KING ST. EAST + Dial 35-4662 of school. in September and October certificate. EAST SIDE OF THE CITY Street.) nue). will register at that school. WEST SIDE OF THE CITY OSHAWA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Registration of Kindergarten and Grade 1 Pupils Registration of Kindergarten and Grade 1 pupils for September, 1953, will be in all schools during afternoons of April 16th and 17th, from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. For Kindergarten the registration will be for children whose fifth birthday is not later than the opening date For Grade 1 the registration will be accepted for children who are six by October 31st, 1953. Those who are six admission if possible at the begi All registrations must include the showing of a birth The following schedule will be observed: 1. Pupils in the present King Street district who live north of the centre line of King Street will register at King Street School. This will include all those who will go to Coronation School. (Alice Pupils who live in the King Street district south of the centre line of King Street will 'register at Ritson School. This will include all those who will go to the Duke of Edinburgh School. (Taylor Ave- 3. Pupils who now live in the district assigned to Harmony School Since College Hill and Woodcrest School will be registered now, for ing of the d week. are not @ yet for ister Kinderg and Grade | registration it will be children at Westmount School. The Board would y to reg This will include children who would ordinarily go to Thornton's Corners School. Registration for the College Hill School will also be accepted at South Simcoe School if this is more convenient. Pp various school districts, E. A. LOVELL. Chairman of the Board possible ot this time to assist in the iate as pl a regi ion as di of boundaries for the W. GORDON BUNKER, Business Administrator meri = cetememesEES