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\ ¢ THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE, Friday, November on, 198 ditorials The Daily Times-Gazette (Oshawa, Whithy), d by Times 57 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa, Ontario United States Snear Gang Endangers Good Relations So long as the McCarthy witch hunt for Communists, sympathizers and fellow-travellers was confined to citizens of the United States, the people of Canada looked on with an air of amused toler- ance. Under our Canadian system of democracy, this kind of thing does not flourish. Freedom of the individual is * $00 much a part of our national make-up $0 allow fanatics and demagogues to destroy the reputations of innocent peo- ple by far-fatched innuendoes of Com- munist affiliations "once upon a time". Canada, however, began to take a definite interest when the smear gang in the United States turned their ammuni- tion on the Hon. L. B. Pearson, Canada's Minister for External Affairs, and former chairman of the United Nations General Assembly. Irked by the Canadian gov- ernment's refusal, in the first instance, to permit Igor Gouzenko to be put through the third degree by a United States Committee on Un-American Ae- tivities, these people looked for a goat, and thought they had found one in our Mr. Pearson. Charges that he had a soft spot in his heart for the Communists were made quite openly, and the fat was in the fire. Canadians know their Mr. Pearson. They know he is the very antithesis of a Communist sympathizer. They know he is one Canadian who is ready to do battle with the Communists on any and all occa- gions. And there is nothing on the record to belie these statements. The unfortunate thing about the whole situation is that the United States poli- ticians who are engaged in this witch. hunt, who seem to have adopted all the characteristics. of the Spanish Inquisi- tion, do not seem to realize that they are imperilling good neighber relations be- fween Canada and the United States by their blatant accusations. Perhaps they do not care so long as their own political ends are served. Canadians must realize, of course, that the ravings of a few fanatics do not repre- gent the official view of the United Stales. It seems to be up to President Eisenhower to state, frankly and un- equivocally, what the official attitude of his country is so far as these smearing tactics are concerned. Indian Summer Debatable Issue Everytime we have a spell of summer- like weather im the late fall some one ealls it Indian Summer. As a consequence there usually ensues a debate as to what oonstitutes or when is Indian Summer. Rudyard Kipling wrote of "the end of an Indian June" but that doesn't ap- pear to solve our particular problem. Author Adelaine Train Whitney wrote shat "Among the peaceful harvest days and Indian Summer eomes at last." The earliest reference in the diction- aries is under date of 1803. A writer in 1804 pointed out that "in France an in- terval like this is called St. Martin's Sum- mer and in England All Hallown Sum- mer," but suggested that "its American name it probably owes to its being pre- dieted by the natives to the first immi- grants who took an early frost as a sign of winter." In 1828 an author wrote "Indian Sum- mer is eaused by millions of acres being in a flaming, blazing, smoking fire, which fires seem to have originated with the native tribes." More prosaic and more likely than that bizarre explanation is the opinion in Doddridge's Notes of 1824: "This was the Indian Summer because it afforded the Indians another: epportunity of visiting the settlements with their de- structive warfare." Some more sentimental in their way have made reference to the Indian Sum- mer of the human life. Whittier referred to "the Indian Summer of the heart." Holmes used. the expression "an Indian Summer of serene widowhood." Phelps wrote: "Her heart went to meet that Indian Summer of married life which, af- ter the rain ,settles down upon the purple air." So it would appear that Indian Sum- mer may be anywhere in that period after the beginning of harvest, the lengthening - season after the crops and fruit are ripe and ready for the gathering. Public Desires Freer New ; Flow Ottawa take note. President Eisen- hower has just issued an executive order revising the government information sys- tem to provide for a freer flow of news. Needless to say the action is welcomed by both the United States' public and press. The President's order supercedes one handed down two years ago by former President Truman, a directive widely as- sailed as giving department and agency heads too much discretion in the classify- ing of information as restricted or secret. Peacetime censorship was the label applied. : Evidently the new order narrows sharply the area im which information ean be withheld. The avowed objective Editorial Notes Police in Toronto said a murdered woman had heen subjected to very "in- human treatment." That was putting it mildly. "More women taking up the law," says a news headline, The usual attitude for women is to lay it down, not take it up. The Daily Times-Gazette Publisned By TIMES-GAZETTE PUBLISHERS LIMITED 57 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa The Daily Iimes-Gazette (Oshawa, Whitby) combining The Oshawa Times( established 1871) and the Whitby & Ch ( 1863) 1s blish: daily (Sundays and statutory holidays excepted). Member ot The Canadian Press, the Canadian Daily Newspapers Association and the Ontario Provincial Dailies Association and the Audit Bureau of Circulation. The Canadian Press is exclusively entitled to the use for re publication of all news despatches in the paper credited to it or to The Associated Press or Reuters, and also the local mews published therein. All rights of special despatches are reserved. T. L. WILSON, Publisher and General. Manager M, McINTYRE HOOD, Managing Editor Offices, 44 King Street West, Toronto, University Tower Building 'ontreal, P.Q * SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carriers In Oshawa, Whitby Brookiin Port Perry, Ajax and Pickering, not over 30c per week. By mail (n Province of Ontario) oatside carrier delivery areas $12.00. Elsewhere $15.00 per year. DAILY AVERAGE NET PAID CIRCULATION FOR OCTOBER 12,626 Ontario, 229 of this new plan is to strike a better bal- ance between reasonable security and the need of a free citizenry to be fully in- formed about what their government is doing. This is an admirable aim, an' aim which Ottawa, faced with charges of sec- recy at the last session, could well take in open house. True, this new U.S. set-up can only be a framework for action. The real test will be how the Eisenhower men apply the system to themselves. Never- theless it is a sound move. If this gesture were made to Commons members here in Canada, the charges so bitterly made be- fore parliament broke up might no longer be repeated or necessary. Bit Of Verse LETTER HOME The moon that rises over Trebizond Was never like the tarnished orb whose light' Slanted through home-town windows. Out beyond Are palm-fringed islands, beaches coral-white, Always the old illusion long pursued Leads to some shoreline stranger than the last, To some remote Hesperian latitude Where is forgetfulness of all things past. Now by this candid letter that I send Let me confess, who travelled half around The world, that even the farthest jourmeys end In unhistoric places, never found On maps, but closer to remembrance than The minarets and mosques of Ispahan! Leslie Nelson Jennings Bible Thoughts "Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God ef my salvation." (Hab, 3:17, 18) "No outward circumstances or inward fears can seal the spring of sacred joy in the soul of the true disciple. We triumph over environment. Paul and Silas sang in the dungeon. The martyrs sang in the fire. Even sacrifice and suffering for Christ contain a spirit of song. And to those who walk with God, joy comes in the midst of calamity." --E.W.T, in Moody Monthly. THE FAMILIAR BOARDS LONDON LETTER ' Bborigines to High Driving Standards Demanded of Motorists From London (Eng.) Buream of Thomson Newspapers LONDON -- An unfamiliar sight to most Canadian visitors to Eng- land is the bright red letter "L' which today is increasingly seen strapped to the fenders of city and highway traffic. 'L" stands for 'learner' and warns drivers of other vehicles to "beware". It's one of the meas- ures adopted to increase safety on the highways in this. small island with the world's greatest concen- tration of traffic. But another more vital and. ef- fective measure in the battle to make the roads safer is the driving test which for successful candidates substitutes a license for the pla- card on the fender. TOUGH EXAMINATIONS Their government has imposed on motor - mad Britons perhaps the world's toughest driving exam- inations. As a result the Briton -- who developed the racing car and ranks motor racing high on the list of his favorite sports -- considers himself the world's most disciplin- ed driver. Canadians who have tried the test -- sometimes to their woe -- remark that there's Aotning they're asked to do that isn't inc dey in most provincial tests -- but, they say, examiners are tough and the standard of performance must be high. Statistics show that some 40 per cent of would-be drivers fail on their first try for a license. But figures show also, however, that neither failures nor high taxes de- ter the tyro driver. While gasoline is one and a half times as expen- sive as it is in Canada, the pro- portion of the British public who are car owners increases daily and more and more little red '"L's" are abroad on the highway. Waiting lists are so long in some parts of the country that it takes two months for a name to work itself up to the top. . SOCIAL ACCOMPLISHMENT "Driving is now becoming a so- cial accomplishment like bridge and dancing," explains a spokes- man for the British School of Mo- toring which last year taught thous- ands to drive. The number of wom- en drivers, partiiularly, is increas- ing, the School of Motoring de- clares. Another reason perhaps for the increase is that while cars, tele- phones and refrigerators are not considered luxury goods at home, but amenities of living within the reach of the average man, this idea is a post-war concept in Brit- ain. The high-powered racing vehicle is still the possession of the rich young man who, to give his soup- ed - up runabout a real try out, must take it to the continent. But the family sedan, like the British hunt, is now becoming a possession of all orders of British society. Despite restrictions and high finance, Henry Ford's million dollar dream of a car for every family is successfully crossing the Atlantic. EXTENDING HIGHWAYS And to cope with the increa:= among the ranks of the driving pop- ulation, the U.K. now plans a high- way building program. Work will start early next year on England's first Juper-highwa which will have the UK.'s first clover leaves and Cross-overs. But despite the shiny new mod-- els ' which British manufacturers showed at the recent London Mo- tor Show and are now offering the ublic, Englishmen will always ove old cars best. The country's roads are filled with vintage ve- hicles, held together by miracles of determination, which are owned by rich man and poor man alike, and not only because they cannot afford the new 1954 model. As a testimony to their old loves, this nation of car enthusiasts year- ly holds a race from Hyde Park corner to Brighton in which all ve- hicles bear as little resemblance to the car of today as the famed Brit- ish comet does to the Wright broth- ers' aeroplane. The race commem- orates the passing of the law which made it legal for a car owner to drive his motor without a man hol- Jing a red flag preceeding him on oot. CANADIAN PRESS AROUSED Caustic Comments On Smears of McCarthyism MONTREAL STAR Montreal Star (Ind)--Those of us who value 'the strength and warmth of Canadian-American re- lations have become deeply dis- turbed over the present storm of controversy aroused by the Gou- zenko and Harry White incident and the vicious smear on Mr. L. B. Pearson publicly delivered in New York by an irresponsible speaker. The area of irresponsibility is wid- ening in the United States, and each new criticism, each new at- tack, each new smear is 'rousing a usually self-controlled public opinion in Canada to higher and gher temperatures. Star shares this feeling of resentment. . . . MONTREAL LA PRESSE Montreal La Presse (Ind.)--Our neighbors are free to act as they like. But they would compromise the union thet has existed for so Icng between the two countries by attempting to have the Canadian government adopt their methods. '0 act thus would undermine the co-operation that the two have so frequently shown they wish to ractise. RANTFORD EXPOSITOR Brantford Expositor (Ind.)--The unmannerly hysteria that seems to have overtaken some public men in the United States-does not justify similarly juvenile perfor- mance in, Canada .. . Taking so- called McCarthyism at its worst, one may seriously ask whether this supposed antidote for com- munism is not as bad as the Red disease itself. OTTAWA CITIZEN Ottawa Citizen (Ind. Lib.)--The Jenner committee persisted in maintaining pressure on Ottawa, as if Canada were the 49th state, or the Canadia govnernment wese not to be trusted in the fight against communism. happens now, wholly unnecessary harm has been done to Canadian- American harmony, . . . OTTAWA JOURNAL Ottawa Journal (Ind. Con.)--In this . robust politicking, an old North American custom, Cana- dians have no right to be smug and have a duty to be neutral . . . Whatever happens, let's not here in Canada get too excited--nor enraged. PETERBOROUGH EXAMINER Peterborough Examiner (Ind.)-- When the notorious American "guilt by association" tactics reach out to Canada and Cana- Whatever h Meet Royalty CANBERRA (Reuters) -- The government has made arrange- ments for the Queen to meet abor- igines during her tour of Australia, it was disclosed today. Eric Harrison, minister in charge of the royal tour in Au- stralia, made the disclosure in re- ply to a pointed question from a Labor party member in the House of Representatives. Gilbert Duthrie asked whether "a color bar is being erected in Australia as it was in Bermuda this week when the Queen arrived there." Harrison said he regretted Du- thrie had "imported the color question." NO RECORDINGS LONDON (CP) -- Suggestion that the metropolitan police use tape recorders for confessions was rejected by Home Secretary Sir David Maxwell Fyfe. He said in the House of Commons that there are many practical objections to siich methods. dians in high position it is time for this country to show its hackles. Canada need not be scared by American insinuations. KITCHENER RECORD Kitchener Record (Ind.)--Some irresponsible and ridiculous utter- ances are being made by the Mc- Carthy stooges . . . Mr. Pearson is pictured as being soft toward the ed. Such silly statements take on the semblance of blackmail in efforts to have Gouzenko made available for the circus staged by the McCarthyites. . . . ST. CATHARINES STANDARD St. Catharines Standard (Ind.)-- Pressure to have the government of Canada consent to the appear- ance of Gouzenko . . . can be firmly resisted on the level of high diplomacy, all rabblerousers not- withstanding. . . . It is a strange spectacle when two enlightened na- tions like Canada and the U. S. start playing the game in the man- ner that Soviet Russia appreciates best, and to its greatest advantage. TIMMINS PRE Timmins Daily Press (Ind.)-- The accusation against M. Pearson is so fantastic that it is not worthy of passing consideration by think- ing Canadians and Americans. Mr. Pearson has been Canada's voice against communism at world con- ferences. CALGARY ALBERTAN Calgary Albertan (Ind.)--Mr. Pearson would be well advised to soften his attitude toward those U. S. senators who want to ques- tion Igor Gouzenko . . . To vid Gouzenko back might play into McCarthy's hands more than to let him be questioned. The ques- tioning should be done in Canada, OWever. . . . VANCOUVER PROVINCE Vancouver Province (Ind.)--The refusal of the Canadian govern- ment to allow Gouzenko to testify has been used as a basis for in- sinuating that the government is afraid of what he might say. The Chicago Tribune has fastened on this as-a weapon in its continuing effort to "get'" Hon. Lester Pear- son . . . from this distance, it looks like a pretty messy. affair. And it looks as unnecessary as it is messy. . . . ! Canada has initiated a first class national 'tree farm program. If you're in a spot financially right now, with expenses like fuel, clothes for the children, and plans for the holidays ahead, think this over. You can borrow $50 to $1000 promptly on your own signature at HFC, One-day service. Then take up to 24 months to repay on a plan that Jou select yourself. IT'S BUSINESSLIKE! IT'S MODERN! OUSEHOLD FINANCE 25th year in Canada €. H. Brook, Manager : 11% Simcoe St. South, second floor, phone Oshawa 53-1139 OSHAWA, ONT. IN DAYS GONE BY 35 YEARS AGO W. J. Burns resigned from the Board of Education after 25 years of continuous service. Tom Miller was elected president and S. Brooks, Field Captain of the Oshawa Trapshooting Club. The St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church held a series of meetings to inaugurate a Forward Movement because of changing conditions af- ter the war. The South Oshawa Methodist Church held a memorial service for five valued members who died during the epidemic of Spanish flu. Flight-Commander Stanley Ever- son, who was jointly in the serv- ice of the British and American - Government, spent a few' days at Bowe, on way to Washing- The "Ontario Reformer" publish- ed the follewing in the personal column 'The Ladies' Aid of the of the (St. Andrew's) Preshy- terian Church will hold their annual : bazaar Dec 3rd. Afternoon tea com- sisting of baked beans, salads, ete., . for 25 cents." The Whitby Military Hospital ad-. vertised for room and clean- ing women and offered $35 a month wages with board and lodging, ; A national day of Thanksgiving: for th cessation of hospitalities, which had been postponed in Osh- awa because of flu, was held im all the Oshawa churches. i Rev. E. C. Hall, who had been the pastor of the Christian Church: for 10 years, accepted a call to Newmarket. MAC'S MUSINGS That for some years we Will be faced by heavy Capital expenditures for No matter how much we Be inclined to grumble About increasing taxes For municipal purposes, And to demand economy In operating the city re is one field in Which no one objects To the expenditures That are required to Maintain high stadards. We believe that most Of our citizens will Readily agree that in The educational field Only the best should be Provided for the children Of our community, and They are willing to pay The taxes necessary to Maintain that standard. The building of more School accommodation, Our citizens will not Object, because all of Them know that these Schools are' necessary The city's children are To have the education te Which they are entitled And for which the people Are entirely ready to pay, Even if it does mean that Our taxes may be higher To pay for the schools. That the growing population Of our city demands. PHONY STATUE : NORWICH, England (CP) -- A sculptured head of the goddess Diana found here was thought to have been 2,000 years old, Now experts have decided it is merely a 19th century copy. CHANGE IN SERVICE EFFECTIVE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 and 11:50 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. 12:10 a.m. pm.; 12:20 a.m. hour. utes after each hour. ROUTE EXTENSIONS RITSON--Bus operating to Howard is discontinued. This bus will proceed to Farewell leaving there 6:20; 7:25 a.m.; and every half-hour until 12:28 Bus now operating to Farewell will mow operate to Wolfe and Ritson leaving 11:40 a.m. and every half-hour until 6:40 p.m. CEDARDALE--Route extended to Thomas. NOTE: Trips leaving Simcoe and King 11:50 a.m. and 4:50 p.m. Monday to Thursday, inclusive, Tannery via Frank and Robson. BONNIE BRAE--Daily except Sunday. Leave King and Simcoe 7:10; 8:05; 11:40 a.m.; 1:15; 4:10; Leave Bonnie Brae 6:15; 7:33; 8:20; 11:57 a.m.; 1:32; 4:27; 5:32 p.m. This service to Bonnie Brae on trial basis. LAKE--Daily except Sunday. Leave King and Simcoe 6:00; 7:10; 8:05; 9:00; 12:15; 12:50; 1:15; 2:20; 3:15; 4:10; 4:45; 5:15; 6:20; 7:20; 8:20; 9:20; Leave Lake 6:20; 7:35; 8:22; 9:15; 10:30 a.m.; 12:00 noon; 12:30; 1:00; 1:35; 2:30; 3:30; 4:30; 5:00; 5:35; 6:30; 7:30; 8:30; 9:30; 10:30; 11:20 No change Sunday service. SIMCOE--10 min. service remains 10:00 p.m.; 20 min. THEREAFTER leaving King and Simcoe 10:10; 10:30 and 10:50 p.m. North and South end of Route -- 10:00; 10:20; 10:40 Sunday Service--20 min. from 9:00 a.m. Leave Rossland Rd. on hour, 20 and 40 mins. after each King and Simcoe 9:10 a.m.; 10, 30 and 50 min- Thomas St. 9:20 a.m. then on hour, 20 and 40 minutes after each hour. Morning Industrial Extras As At Present Except 6:30 a.m. From Thomas to G.M. North Plant Discontinued. 3:50 p.m. Friday only te 10:20; 11:40 e.m.; 10:20; 11:10 p.m.; in effect until KEEP THIS FOR REFERENCE Saturday Canadian National Transportation Lid. For further information telephone 5-1011 -- 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to inclusive.