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8 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE, Tuesday, August 4, 1058 ~ Editorials The Bally Times Whitby). by Times-G 87 Simooe Street South, Oshawa, Ontario Suggested Bill of Rights For Our Senior Citizens The problem of what to do with aging but still relatively able-bodied citizens is arousing deep concern. So in the contemporary problem of pro- ducing the necessaries of life for an in- creasing population. Solution of the second problem is quite apt to solve the first problem. Meanwhile, serious study is being given to careers for maturing workers, which will be the topic of discussion at a con- ference sponsored by the University of Michigan later this month. A number of the states have been hold- ing such conferences and a national con- ference was recently held at Washington. In New York state, Senator Desmond is chairman of a committee named to study medical, social, economic and other matters pertaining to the well-being of aging people. This committee has, in its 19562 report, entitled "Age Is No Barrier", suggested a Bill of Rights for senior citizens, with these minimum rights specified. 1. The right to an opportunity to con- tinue to be useful. 2. The right to an equal opportunity to ' obtain employment based on merit, not birthdays. 8. The right to freedom from the spec- tre of want in old age and burial in a pauper's grave, 4. The right to a fair share of the com- munity's recreational educational and medical resources. 5. The right to decent housing suited to the needs of later years. ? 6. The right to the respect of the com- munity, based on service to the come munity. 7. The right to the support of one's family, consonant with its best interests. 8. The right to live independently, as one chooses. 9. The right to live with dignity as a free human being, unfettered by anti- quated concepts of "the proper role of old people." : 10. The right of access to all available knowledge on how to make the later years happy years. . No Set Time for Men to Get Old Obviously there is no set time when a man suddenly becomes old and ineffec- tive. A few centuries ago a man of 35 was 'getting on'.' Only a negligible few achieved the 'decrepit' 65 years that mark today's retirement deadline. We have added many years to man's span. We have records to prove that we are gaining more at the end of life thah at the beginning, but are shaking off this gain as worthless. We seem to be devot- ing a lot of time and enthusiasm to keep- ing alive an organism that has passed its usefulness. Left alone, nature makes no such mistake. We still make premiers or presidents of men who have passed those 65 years. We entrust important government activities to their care. We appoint them as judges to administer our laws. But still we will not entrust the fate of a business or a machine to hands that have passed the deadline. Who is responsible it is hard to say. It springs, in part from the fallacy that there is only so much work and this is a way of spreading it out. So we reduce the manpower rather than expand the opportunity. Yet it is doubtful whether this is very happy thinking for anyone, and whether it is not a poison working in our economic life. The retirement deadline sets another. It begins well in advance, when management in works or office begins to think there is no use promoting this man, or giving him new opportunities 'because he is only a few years away from retirement. Can anyone believe that management's thinking is not reflected in the thinking of the man? He has something to lose 'and nothing to gain, so he just marks time. There you have the stultifying re- sult of counting years instead of abilities, and set the pattern for men to.demand pensions rather than earned preferment. How much has anyone gained from this policy? The angwer seems to be nothing --and no one. Thirty years ago sixty per cent. of men over 65 were happily and gainfully em- ployed. Today, although their number is, much greater, the figure is under forty per cent. Talk May be Secretly Recorded H you are one of those free-spoken souls who never heard of Minifon, you will be shocked to learn that it is a re- cording device so small that a person can wear it concealed in a shoulder holster. Anything you say, even in private conver- gation, may be recorded on tape and used against you. A tiny microphone hidden in a wrist watch, or under a coat lapel of the wearer, enables him (or her) to record a two-hour-and-a-half conversation with- out changing tape. The tape can be played back either over earphones or over a loud-speaker. Everything within normal earshot of the wearer goes on the record. Minifon, a German invention, is now on the market in the United States. The Wall Street Journal says 12 General Mo- tor employees, wearing the phones, mingled with the crowds at a recent au- -tomobile show in New York and picked Editorial Notes Folks are really out on vacation when they strike the roads on which there are abundant detours. The Daily Times-Gazette (OSHAWA, WHITBY) The Dally Times-Gazette (Oshawa, Whitby) combining The Oshawa Times (established 1871) and the Whitby & Chronicl 1863) is published daily (Sundays and y hond ). Member of The Canadian Press, the Canadian Daily Newspapers Association, the Ontario Provincial Dailies As- sociation and the Audit Bureau of Circulation. The Canadian " Press is exclusively entitled to the use tor republication of all news despatches in the paper credited to it or to The Press or Reuters, and also the local news published Al reserved rights of special despatches are also T. L. WILSON, P and » M. McINTYRE HOOD, Managing Editor Offices, 44 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, 228 University Tower Building, Montreal, P.Q. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by in Oshawa, Whitby, Brooklin Port Perry, Ajax and not over 30e per week. By mail outside carrier delivery areas in Canada and England, $10.00 per year. US. 00 per year. DAILY AVERAGE NET PAID CIRCULATION FOR JUNE 12,301 up a lot of comments, both critical and laudatory, about the new GM models. Law enforcement officers are using Minifons when questioning suspects about crimes. Minifon promoters look forward to a big market among business- men who want to record conversations. A radio chitchat commentator is said to be in Korea now, using Minifon to get unrehearsed statements from GI's in fox- holes. There is no telling where this Minifon thing may lead. (The possibilities are frightening. It may even come about in a year or two that one will not dare-to talk to another, about a confidential or' important matter, unless they have thor- oughly frisked him (or her) for concealed gadgets, batteries and microphones. Minifon may be listening. Still it may be a blessing in disguise in some circumstances by holding down the, gossiping and time-consuming talk of many visitors. A Bit of Verse THRUSH If I had never heard One of the thrush's songs, Knew not the small, shy bird To which the name belongs, Knew only the word. . Thrush I think I should be stirred By something strange, profound In the rich sound . Of that one word, Should guess the art Of the unknown bird And should cry, "Hush! Let me be still and listen to the thrush Within my heart!" ~MARJORIE KNAPP, Bible Thought "God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (Rom. 5:8) In man's extremity, God's opportunity is greatest. O Saviour, I have naught to plead, On earth beneath, or Heaven above, But just my own exceeding need, And Thy' exceeding love. . U.S. GALLUP POLL Down Trend In Population Rate Indicated In U.S. Poll By AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC OPINON PRINCETON, N.J. -- One impor- tant trend which caused world- wide repercussions was the great and unexpected increase in the birthrate starting in 1940. Effect of this population fu- crease which will continue to be felt for some time has been to create numerous economic social and educational problems. However there is some indica- tion today that this trend in the United States has halted and will possibly decline bringing about a new downward trend in population increases. Beginning in 1936 and repeated iln 1941, 1945 and today Institute surveys foreshadowed the upward swing in U.S. birthrate figures. It - was indicated in each successive survey by an increase in the num- ber of children cited as constitu- ting the ideal-sized family. The survey figures in turn were borne out by increases in the offi- cial birthrate figures later compil- ed by the National Office of Vital Statistics. Today for the first time since 1936 the figure has dropped. The typical adult belieyes that an ideal family today should have three children. Eight years ago -- at the end of World War II -- The average American placed the figure at four children. The Institute's question put to men and women in every station in life asked: "What do you consider is the ideal size of family -- a husband wife and how many children?" The trend away from larger fam- ilies is most noticeable in the com- bined vote eof people saying four or more children make up the ideal - sized family. In 1936 the number saying four or more was 34 per cent. By 1941 it had increased to 41 per cent and in 1945 -- at the end of World War II -- it had jumped to 49 per cent or roughly half who thought four or more children constituted the ideal - size family. Today it has dropped off to 41 per cent. Most in favor of small fami- lies were young people. Whereas persons over 50 tended to favor three or four children those under 30 favored two or three. Following is the trend of the birthrate in the U.S. since 1940 compiled by the National Office of Vital Statistics: Number of Live Births per- 1000 Persons in U.S.: READERS' VIEWS KNOW THE ANSWER The Editor, The Times-Gazette, Sir, On page three of your issue of July 28th there was a brief report of a delegation of City Council by residents from South of the CNR track concerning a right-of-way -- a safe right-of-way --across the track. > Peter Chryk, the chief spokes- man, is alleged to have offended the susceptibilities of an 'alder- man by his remark that, "Some- day a kid is going to be Killed there -- "I would say he certainly voiced the fears of all parents whose children use that section of the track. . And the Council is not without responsibility. Some time ago, 'A seldom used part of Oxford Street," to quote from a press report, was sold by the City to the CNR for seventy- five 'dollars. In effect, this sale of City property by the Council vir- tually nullified the right-of-way gained by the residents of this area over the years. That is, physically, because the CNR promptly laid additional tracks across their seventy-five dollar purchase (a potential public thor- oughfare) and thus made more hazardous the egress to Bloor Street. Legally, we are vaguely aware of certain rights of Ease- ment or Prescription. But one wonders, in retrospect, whether the City Council was re- presenting Oshawa's citizens or the CNR. And the present Council does not seem too enthusiastic on our be- half. The City Engineers Depart- ment propose that '"No action be taken," apparently because 'Only 217 people" are concerned. Where do the figures come from? City Directory of the Voters List? How many children are included? How many children will there be next year, or in a few years timd (And I am noth thinking of the birth- rate). It would be presumptuous to suggest that Council is unaware of the industrial activity going on 'in the South-West area, with it's concomitant increase in housing and population. But, surely, it is reasonable to assume that the need for any structure, subway or bridge, built by the City or publie convenience and safety, should not be assessed by a static figure of local population. It would at some time or another serve évervhodv. And apart from present needs, we should assess the probable nceds of the future. In conclusion, may I Stress that our immediate anxiety is for the safety of our children. Secondary to that is a belief that another out- let for the numerous employees from the new GM Plant south of the CNR track would minimize the traffic hazards on the Park Road South bridge. And if there is any doubt still in the mind of any alderman regarding those haz- ards, let him attempt to cycle or drive against the tide over the bridge when it is the GM finish- ing time. Then, when he has re- covered, let him agk himself whe- ther he would like, or allow, his children to go to school day after day over the same route. We know 'the answer. Yours truly, PAT SULLIVAN STORIE PARK The Editor, The Daily Times-Gazette: Twenty-four years ago I took up residence at Bloor Street West. My children were small « school _tots at the time. There was an orchard directly north of our home owned by Mr. Alex. Storie. In his gen- /erosity- Mr. Storie allowed the chil- dren of the vicinity to play to their hearts' content in the orchard and during the years of depression many neighboring families had apples for pies and sauce while school children galore marched off to school munching apples from Storie Orchard all for free. Since those days Highway 2A has cut through the orchard at the southernmost tip and Mr. Alex. Storie has given the remaining part at the north as a park for the joy and pleasure of the community. In a beautiful setting north of High- way 2A the voices of happy chil- dren are to be heard, giving little heed to the woes and troubles that afflict the present system of things. Storie Park is a credit to the residents of this part of the city and they are to be commended for their zeal, for much time and labor have been expended by them to make it what it is. But we must thank Mr. Alex Storie for making it possible for such' a fine park to rise from the graveyard of the old orchard. Do you wish to view Storie Park? Then as you cross the bridge of No. 2A Highway where it spans Oshawa Creek and you feel tempted to step on the gas, slow down and cast your eyes to the north -- there is Storie Park. PETER D. MILLAR. 82 Bloor Street Wast. Wearing: unsuitable shoes when doing a great deal of standing or walking not only contributes to 'fatigue but may also cause vari-' ous foot troubles. Last Rites For Taft CINCINNATI (AP)--The body of Senator Robert A. Taft was flown to his home town of Cincinnati Monday. Accompanying the body here were Lloyd and Robert Taft, Jr., sons of the Republican leader, and their wives, and Jack Martin, the senator's executive secretary. Earlier Monday in Washington, Taft received a last full measure of homage from U.S. leaders at a state funeral beneath the Capitol dome. A Congress in which the Ohioan became almost a one-man institu- tion paused in its adjournment rush and gathered with President Eisen- hower, high dignitaries of govern ment, the Taft family and friends for solemn memorial rites in the vast rotunda. Prayers, a single warm tribute, the national anthem--that was all. Yet in this simple service, Taft was honored as only 12 of his countrymen have been before him. After it was over, the ned bronze casket was carried Slowly down the massive front steps of the capitol to the plaza where hundreds of ordinary folk were assembled. It was then taken to the National Airport. The Senate Republican leader died of cancer Friday New York. His body lay in .state Sun- day in the centre of the capitol rotunda while tens of thousands passed by to honor him. IMMIGRATION When Indians and Eskimos can travel hundreds of miles by dog team over the snows to have their children immunized against con- tagious diseases, it should be an easy matter for parents in towns and cities to travel the few neces- sary blocks to have their children protected from diphtheria =. and whooping cough. ; CANDY SUBSTITUTE Nuts and fresh or dried fruit, which contains minerals, vitamins and protein, make an excellent sub- stitute for candies. The Investment Dealers Association of Canada = + THOMSON, KERNAGHAN & CO. (MEMBERS TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE) BOND and BROKERAGE OFFICE 16 KING ST. W., OSHAWA _ For Information DIAL 5-1104 ERIC R. HENRY Resident Mgr. 'IN DAYS GONE BY 20 YEARS AGO M. F. Armstrong and Son, fun- eral directors, purchased the C.N. Henry house at 124 King Street East for a new funeral home. The house was built for William Eaton. A record high of water consump- tion was reached d July with an average of 2,500, gallons a day. (Note, the present day high record is 7,000,000.) Oliver Hezzlewood, - a former prominent Oshawa resident died al bjs home in Toronto at the age Council decided to use relief workers to clear the beach at Lakeview Park for bathing. Dr. T. W. G. McKay announced a plan of dental service for per- sons and families on relief, spon- sored by the Board of Health. Arthur Slyfield wrote an excel- lent nature study article for the Oshawa Daily Times, noting the diminution of swallows ,in this area. Bill Burnett, well-known Oshawa cyclist, began a trip to California on his bicycle. W. H. "Wally" Clark res his t as president of pn wanis Club cause of business duties. ! 'Maurice Baker of Solina won highest honors in' the junjor seed judging competition at the World Grain Show held in Regina, Sask. Local butchers advertised rump roast of beef at 14 cents per pound. QUEEN'S PARK See Smoke Control Controversy Cause TORONTO---Now that pollution is in the public eye look for smoke control also to be a cause of con- troversy. In some of our cities smoke is an even greater threat to health than sewage. It is harder to prove so. But officials know it and can give facts and figures. With pollu- tion having led the way in public concern they may not be so reluc- tant to give these in future. There are signs of public interest al- ready. MANITOBA ACTS We are not alone, incidentally, in pollution troublet. Greater Winni- peg has a problem at the moment. Some of its municipalities refuse to treat the sewage they' dump into the Red and Assiniboine rivers. Manitoba has a provimcial sani- tary control commission and it is putting the prod on the offending municipalities. Such a body might be a good idea for us. One reason we are so far behind in basic sani- tation is lack of a strong, central organization' which is concerned With the problem and concentrating on it. LUCKY BOYS Vacationists of the year: the 400 youths in the junior Ranger corps of the department of lands and forests. Aged 16 to 18 they spend the summer months at camps in var- ious forest areas throughout the province working on telephone line construction and renovation, camp site "clearance, and other work of * the department. 3 The camps are usually situated near swimming and fishing and the boys work with experienced rangers and learn a lot of wood- craft. DON'T KNOW All kinds of strange claims are made during elections. One of the most curious in the current federal campaign was that of the Hamilton Liberal who ad- vised to be sure a Liberal govern- ment was elected and 'mother's allowances are continued." As Welfare Minister Bill Good- fellow - was quick to point out mother's allowances are entirely provincial. It also gave him a chance to get in a political plug pointing out that the same thing applied to child welfare, homes for the aged, disabled personal allow- ances, unemployment relief and day nurseries. In fairness to Mr. Goodfellow, lest he be accused of straight poli ticking, he also could have added that in most of these, and par- ticularly the disabled persons pro- gram, he has pressed federal auth- orities to take part, without suc- cess. Less Grain Is Planted By Canadian Farmers OTTAWA (CP)--Canadian farm- ers this spring planted reduced acreages of all but one of the principal grain crops, the bureau of statistics reports. Wheat, oats, flaxseed and mixed grains were all given smaller areas than in 1952, the bureau said in its preliminary estimate of crop and summerfallow acreages. Only barley among the principal crops showed an increase. Last fall's plantings of winter wheat and fall rye showed "sub- stantial increases" over 1951, how- ever, and increases in fall rye off- set the decline in spring seeding of that crop. Spring wheat acreage is estima- ted at 24,780,600 acres--two per cent less than the 25,345,000 acres' planted in 1952. Winter wheat plantings, mostly in Ontario, in- creased -by 13 per cent to 732,000 acres from 650,000 in 1952. Oats plantings are estimated at 9,830,000 acres, 11 per cent less than the 11,062,400 in 1952. Barley acreage has increased five per cent to 8,911,100 from 8,- 477,400. Total rye plantings are up 16 per cent to 1,463,400 acres from 1,257,300, with fall rye increased to 1,001,200 acres from 757,700 and spring rye decreased to 462,200 acres from 499,600. Mixed grain acreage is estima- ted at 1,445,400, eight per cent less than 1,570,100 in 1952. Flaxseed, at 1,036,000 acres, is 14 per cent less than the 1,206,500 acres in 1952. Ontario's flaxseed decrease is 45 per cent. Sugar beet plantings are down eight per cent to 85,376 from 92,- 677 acres, with a 27-per-cent de- crease in Ontario to 23,000 from 31,633 acres. HOUSEFLY DANGEROUS One of the most useless and most dangerous of our pests is the house- fly which carries disease germs right into the home. To protect the family from its dangers, in- sect sprays should be used, win- dows and doors should be well screened, and all food should be protected. Even the smallest cuts or scratches may become infected un- less given attention promptly. Any wound, no matter how small, should be cleansed and a dressing applied. for your travel dollar! For business or vacation 'travel no matter where you go or when--you save money when you go by bus, because bus fares are much lower. And you travel relaxed, in comfort direct to your destina- tion--through the lovely countryside, getting close-ups of scenic:beauty and rural life that only bus travel can offer, For information and full particulars * COLONIAL sontact your local ticket agent or COLONIAL COACH LINES Groy Coach Lines Terminus Oshawa, Ont. Tel. 3-2241 i H