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THE DAILY TIMESGAZETTE Published by Times-Gozette Publishers Limited, 57 Simcoe St. South, Oshawa, Ont. Page 6 Monday, November 28, 19558 Instruction Seems Needed In Parliament Procedure Citizens who attended last Monday's city council meeting or who listened to part of the proceedings on the radio broadcast, musf have been amazed at the long-drawn out confusion which prevailed on matters of parliamentary procedure. It was puzzling to see de- bates drag on and on, not on the actual questions under discussion, but on. the proper methods of procedure in dealing with them. Many have felt that the city solicitor was on several occasions put in an embarrassing position by be- ing asked to give decisions an points of procedure which were obvious te those with even elementary knowledge of the rules for conducting the busi- ness of a council meeting. And one should expect that aldermen would have that knowledge. If they did, they were careful not to give expression to it possibly because they wished to leave their colleagues floundering in confus- ion. In these enlightened days, when peo- ple belong to so many organizations which practice good rides of procedure, it is surprising .to find members of a city council so poorly informed. cone cerning them. There are excellent and authoritative books on this subject, such as those by Roberts and Bourinot, which deal in. easily-understood langu- age, with this subject. Those who are aspirants to public office might well, for their own benefit, give some study to such publications. We also feel it would save. many hours of the council's time if a course of instruction in parliamentary pro- cedure were conducted at. the begin- ning of each year. This would make new. members familiar with all the in- tricacies of the rules of the council, and would refresh the minds of veter- an aldermen, and even mayors. If this were done, it would not be necessary to waste hours in useless talk, nor would it be necessary for the Mayor or any alderman to appeal to the city soli- citor for rulings on matters with which they themselves should be thoroughly familiar. Good To Be Raised In Oshawa Writing in the Ottawa Citizen, Aua- tin F. Cross, staff writer for that news- paper, comes out with the bold asser- tion that 1 is a good thing for a man to be born or raised in Oshawa. He was referring to the appointment of M. M. Walter, a native of this city, as vice- president and director of the Royal Bank of Canada. While mentioning some attributes which may have con- tributed to Mr. Walter's rise in the banking world, Mr. Cross went on to say i-- "The real reason M. M. Waiter went se far amd fast is that he began his career in Oshawa, Ont. Thus he joins the happy and inspired breed who got their start not far from the corner of King and Simcoe. There was, of course, W. A. Mather, until recently presid of the Canadian Pacific; one: re- members, too. Rom Everson, of Johnston, Everson amd Charlesworth, who was bap- tized in Simcoe Street Methodist Church. Then there is Michael Starr, the member of parliament who went to school in Oshawa. I- almost forgot the great Sam McLaughlin, of McLaughlin Carriage Works, who in his own way decided that the motor ear had come to stay, and made the most of -it, Clark Siemon, Ottawa veteran of two wars, also had the incredible good luck to be born in Oshawa. Incidentally, I was born ia Osh- awa myself." One could go much further than Mr, Cross has done in listing former Oshe awa boys and girls who have gone out from the city and made a great name for themselves in many spheres of life and many fields of endeavor. Perhaps these people may feel, as Mr. Cross seems to do; that having been born or educated in Oshawa, is in itself a key to fame and fortune. Not having our- selves had that inestimable privilege, we are not able to write about it in such glowing terms as he does. But having known so many distinguished Canadians who made their start in life here, we are inclined to believe there is something in what he says. Should It Be MPP Or MLA? For many years there has been much argument over whether members of the provincial Legislative assemblies should use the letters MLA after their names. (Members of the Legislative Assembly) or the letters MPP (Member of Provincial Parliament.) There has been just as heated an argument over whether the head of a provincial gov- ernment should carry the title "Prime Minister" or "Premier." We can recall that back about 1938 or 1939, in the Ontario Legislature, the late Col. Fras- er Hunter spoke long and convincingly in favor of "MPP" as opposed to "MLA." So far as Quebec iz concerned, the government is going to end the argu- ment. Premier Duplessis is introducing a bill to make members of the provin- cial legislature Members of Provincial Parliament. He, of course, uses the term "Prime Minister" as his own title, since in French there is no equivalent of the title "Premier." It is "Premier Ministre." . As a matter of fact, the Quebec Prime Minister is correct. In official language, the head of a provincial gov- ernment is referred to as "First Mini- ster of the Crown" and the term of "Premier" does not appear in the offi- cial documents of precedence. It is only the thought that there should be some distinction between the head of the fed. . . i The Daily Times-Gazette T. L. WILSON, Pui tl M. McINTYRE HOOD, Eater aeneral Manta. The Daily Ti (uzstte (Oshawa, Whithy "The. Sihiva Tete (established mo" - bd Gazette and Chronicle gr We Ca daily (8 ys and Whitby cepted) vy of C Daily Publishers Association, The Canadian Press, area of Cir. culation, and the Ontario Provineial Dailies Association. The Canadian Press is exclusively satitied te the use for republication of all news despatches in the paper credit: ed to it or to The Associated Press er Reuters, and alse the local news published therein. All rights of speci despatches are also reserved. Offices: 44 King Street West, Toronto, Ontarie: 889 University Tower Building, Montreal, P.Q SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carriers m Sigg Whitby, Brooks, Port Perry, Ajax and Pickering, over We per vt By mail (in province of [rho outside earrier livery areas. $12.00. $15.00 per year. DAILY AVERAGE NET PAID CIRCULATION FOR JULY RE eral government and the heads of pro- vincial government, thug the use of the term "Premier" in most provinces, We can recall that when Hon. G. D. Conant was head of the government of Ontario, he insisted on calling himself "Premier." Legal authorities at the Parliament Buildings tried to convince him that as he was sworn in as "First Minister of the Crown," he was "Prime Minister," but he took the view, and held to it, that only the head of the federal government should use that title. Now Duplessis says, "We are all heads of governments, and the title should be the same." Of course, the question is purely an academic one as it does not matter very much what titles are given to heads of governments or members of legislative assemblies. To be an MLA means just the same as being an MPP, Indeed since, the provincial body is of- ficially known as the Legislative As- sembly, possibly the former is more correct. Editorial Notes "High U.S. Tariff Fouls Scheme" -- headline. Our across the border have laws. Onion neighbors some strong A former infantry private is now chief of Canada's general staff. May- be that is the same as saying every infantry. . private , carries a chief of staff's desk in his knapsack. Timely warning from a popular ma- gazine, "If you will indulge, you'll bulge." We are now told that some TV shows are driving people to the mov- ies. Maybe some day they may drive a few people to reading books. Bible Thoughts - Christ Jesus came into the world to save sin- ners.--Ist Tim. 1:15. Some of the finest saints: we ever knew had 8 bad heredity. We do not have to be bound by 8 bad heredity, 5 i" TRUE TO FORM QUEEN' S PARK \ Speed Campaign ~ Slowing Down By DON O'HEARN Special Correspondent The Times-Gazette TORONTO: The highway safety campaign is slowing down. The speeders are slowly begin- ning to get back into stride on the main roads out of Toronto (which have to be our main field of judgment). This hasn't caused any great con- cern here as yet. It was to be expected that the pace of the dri would slacken. Its initial great impetus could hardly be maintained. At the same time there is a question as to how effective the campaign will be in the future LOCAL POLICE? If it is to be successful in its objective there is little doubt that increased pressure will have to be maintained throughout the year And to date there isn't evidence that the pressure can or will be maintained. One failure at this pont would seem to centre with the municipal police forces Some of these have done out- standing work in supporting the safety drive. In Windsor, as one instance, there has been a very effective local campaign. But unfortunately this does not to reflect the general situation. For the most part the campaign has been carried on almost entirely by the O.P.P., without much help from local authorities. MORE DIRECTION An appeal to local chief con- stables has now gone out from Attorney - General Kelso Roberts asking for their co-operation, The replies, at least, have been enthusiastic. If the enthusiasm is transferred into action it could re- sult in much saving of life. In the meantme signs of fultber 1 t of the rom i: will be care! ally te A for. It is obviously needed. RECOVER CARS It would look as though the spot- check system on the highways is here to stay. At least one lasting development out of the campaign. The checks, in the opinion of of- ficials here, have proven well worthwhile. Not only have thet impressed on motorists the import- ance of safe driving, but they also have had incidental benefits. One of these has been that more than 200 stolen cars. and trucks have been recovered. This is in addition to other stolen goods, bur- glar's tools and illegal liquor that have been uncovered while check- ing cars. IN DAYS GONE BY 15 YEARS AGO Hon. G Howard Ferguson, lead- er of the Ontario Conservative party, addressed an open meet- ing, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, in which he urged Canada to prepare for migration from Europe. Ottawa issued an order, freez- ing styles in cars, refrigerators, and other 'appliances. No restric- tions were placed on the manu- facture of existing designs. Clarence Cox was elected presi- dent of Oshawa Kinsmen Club. The David - Gordon Studio spe- cializing in portrait and commer- cial photography, was opened on Simcoe street south. Oshawa's first ARP instruction- al classes commenced. Preliminary work on the erec- tion of a bridge over Duffin's Creek, Pickering, was started. Carmen Blewett won the ladies' open class championship at Port Perry Yacht Club. Glenn Me- Master, Jack McGregor and Bev- erly Kent also were trophy win- ners. Mr. and Mrs. David Clarey and family were forced to flee in thei- night attire when fire destroyed thelr home and its contents on Thornton's Corners road north Orme Gamsby. genial sports man, celebrated his 77th birthday Miss Eugenia Stewart, of _the Toronto General Hospital, was ap- pointed superintendent of Oshawa General Hospital. MONKEY NUTS INJURE ROOF LOS ANGELES (AP)--It was a mistake, Joseph Stadelman said, to park his automobile under a monkey puzzle tree. The tree began shedding seed cones shortly afterward. Some of the cones weighed as much as eight pounds each, and were as big as footballs. Five of them crashed on top of Stadel- man's car. He put in a claim for $105.20 damages against the city of Los Angeles, which planted the Chilean evergreen trees. On ad- vice of the city attorney, the claim was honored. But the city won't be plant- ing so many of those trees in the future. FAIRBANKS-MORSE PLATFORM TRUCK } avy duty ball bearing wheels EASY ROLLING RUBBER TIRED PLATFORM TRUCK bon Miu duty "Lifetime-Lubricated" Ball - por bo wheels. Truck load co height 16%". Fb of solid bolted pacity 2000 pounds using No..1 grade seasoned Birch or Maple 16 bro In Toronto: 137 Harbour Street, Tel: mber. Available from any of F-M's across Canada. EM 8.8321 MAC'S MUSINGS Thursday of this week Is being observed as Safe Driving Day all Over Canada and also In the United States And already sponsors Are campaigning in the Hope of making its Observance effective. B 4 » » The aim of the sponsors Of what is descrea as S-D. Day is to have that One day of December 1 Entirely free of accidents On the highways of These two countries, by Educating the public to to Think and act in the 3) Interests of safety on The streets and highways. A S-D Day is planned to Demonstrate that the Place to attack the problem Of traffic safely is In the community, and That the responsibility Rests on each individual To make it effective. It is perhaps asking Too much to expect that We can have a complete Day free from accidents, And yet if every person In all our communities Lived that day with Determination to avoid faving a traffic accident We could at least come Close to that objective, y And if it is shown that Accidents can be reduced By these intensive efforts, It will be proved beyond The shadow of a doubt That making every day A Safe Driving Day Would pay big dividends In the saving of lives. FAMED AIRWOMAN Amy Johnson, long-distance air- voman and wartime ferry pilot, was killed in an air crash in Eng- land in 1941. LOANS to pay ell your bills. LOANS to complete the down payment LOANS byy the things you end your oy want and need; NOW, without waiting. LOANS for home improvements. LOANS for any useful purpose $1,000 | [$44.70 $1,500 $67.05 0 $2,000 | $89.40 Many other plans and amounts to suit your budget $50 to $5,000 witheut endorsers or bankeble security SUPERIOR FINANCE LIMITED 17 Simcoe St. N. RA 5-6541 Ag Saturdays till 1 Open Wednesday til Nd pol U.S. GALLUP POLL US. People Do Not Believe Ike Will Turn Over Reins By AMERICAN INSTITUTE of PUBLIC OPINION PRINCETON, N.J., The Am- erican public puts liftle _stock in the that Presid Eisenhower may resign before the end of his term and turn over the Presidency to vice-president Richard Nixon. Such a course of action has been suggested by some observers as arawn cross-section of American adults by means of the following question: "Some people believe Eisenhow- will resign before the end of his term in office and turn over the presidency to vice-president Nixon. Do yu think Eisenhower will er will not do this?' Will resign one way to assure Nixon's candi- . Will not resign daney in 1956 in the event that Eisenhower does not choose to run and wishes to back the vice-presi- dent as the next GOP nominee. Experienced Institute reporters put the issue before a carefully No opinion .. Prior to the suddenly hospitalized Eisenhower while he was vacationing in Den- ver this September, Institute sur- veys had consistently showp a large majority of the of the opinion that the eo would run for a second term. In the first Institute survey made after Eisenhower's heart attack, election in 1966. In the event that E Eisenhower does not run again, the latest In- stitute survey shows Vice-Presi det Nixod as the top choice of voters for the Republican nomination in 1956. Adlai es is by tong odds ard bearer for MAC'S MEDITATIONS Revision Courts Ot Old Amusing By M. MCINTYRE HOOD There was a Court of Revision in Oshawa recently, to hear ap- peals against assessments. Some interesting cases were presented. But we venture to suggest that it never touched the high lights of interest that were produced at the Court of Revision held in Oshawa just 50 years ago, in November ot 1905. At that court there were some cases that would have taxed the wisdom of a Solomon. At that time, the Canadian Pa- cific Telegraphs and Great North- western Telegraph's had offices in stores used for other purposes. In with the CP Telegraphs was also the Dominion Express Company, and the Oshawa Railway Com- pany shared, the office of the GNW Telegraphs. And, of course, the main business of the store it- self was also conducted in the same premises. BUSINESS TAX APPEAL The two telegraph companies ap- pezled against being assessed for business tax at all claiming they did not occupy space that was taxable, because the others shar- ing the premises were paying the business tax on the same space. The Dominion Express Company put in a counter, claim, asserting fat the CP telegraphs, and not i, should be assessed for the busi- ness tax. It was a knotty problem to solve, and the court of Revi: sion, after wrestling with it for a long time, decided to end the dis~ cussion by dismissing all the ap- peals and leaving the assessments as they were. INCOME TAX CASES s At that time, also, there was a municipal income tax in Oshawa. A citizen named Sandy Rankin ap- pealed against his income tax as- sessment. Mr. Runkin, in a broad Scots accent, told the court that apparently Assessor Mackie had mistaken him for Andrew Carne- gie, and had put him down for $800 income. The major comment. ed that Mr Rankin's Nationality was the same, and that Scots gen- erally looked after having a good big income. Mr. Rankin refused to make any declaration 'at a' about It", but started he had only a "few bit mortgages," which were all going to be paid off and the bark would then allow him only three per cent on his money. The court of Revision felt very keenly for Mr. Rankin"s plight and cut the income assessment in half. J. 8. Lick appealed an income tax assessment of $600 of this; he said, $250 was rental for a farm, and according to law, rentalé could no longer be taxed. The court conceded this point, and re- duced the assessment to $350. Two their income tax assessments. The law called for taxing incomes over $400 for hanics not h ers or taxpayers in any other way. One of them claimed that while his weekly wage rate would make him assessable if paid for the full year, he had been off work for three Holi Mijas reduced his income. other claimed that he had _ recently had his wag es increased to & taxable level. and was not liable on the year's bases. The court reduced their assess a sor's was subject of a ory Salary was tye a 'town council meeting held the same evening. Assessor Mace had been appointed earlier in the year 1905 at -a salary of $1 a year. But the work was heavier than expected, and he had appar ently done a very fine job. felt he was entitled to a and the council seemed to agree he should have it Mr. Mackie would have been delighted with a bonus of $100. Then the council got into discus+ sion of this bonus. There was a maze of motions, amendments and amendments to the amendment un- til even Mayor Fred Fowke was in a maze. The thing finished up with a motion for a $50 bonus, an amendment for $75, and an amend- ment to the amedment that assess- or Mackie's salary be raised to $350 a' year. When the confusion was finally cleared away it was found that the amendment to the amendment, by Councillors Fare well and French was carried, and Assessor Mackie had the happy experience of having his salary joubled quite unex Mayor Fowke was so incensed that for a time he refused = sign the oder for payment to be made to the assessor. At the same town council meet: ing, the sad news was conveyed | to the councllors by the Grand | Trunk Railway that the early morning train to Toronto would no longer stop at Oshawa, beea the time taken to step here wi cause it to loose connections af Toronto for western points. Yes, one finds a great many w teresting, and sometimes amu ing things in the report from new papers of past years. FOR BETTER HEALTH Gelatin Strengthens Brittle Fingernails By HERMAN N. BUNDESEN, MD Do your fingernails split and peel easily? Then here's a tip-- try some unfiavored gelatin, Splitting fingernails are a vex- ing problem for many women, especially housewives. For some time now, relatively little has been done by medical science to relieve brittle nails. But test conducted by two doc- tors in Bridgeport, Connecticut, show that unflavored gelatin ap- parently has great value in pre- venting nails from splitting and peeling. Daily doses (7 grams) of this gelatin in a glass of water, fruit juice or milk halted the affliction in all but eight of 36 women who took part in the survey, accord- ing to Drs, Saul Rosenberg and Kurt A. Oster. Of the eight who were not helped, three discontinued the treatments and the five others had other health problems. While some women noted im- provement after the first month, the test was carried out over a three month period, the approxi- mate time required to grow new nails. You can take your daily quota of gelatin in any of several ways. Empty the 7 gram envelope into three-fourths of a glass of water, tomato juice, orange juice or other juices, stir and drink. If you want to take it in milk; mix. the unflavored gelatin in one glass of whole milk, or mix it spoons: of instant nonfat dry thoroughly with 3 to 6 table milk in a glass, fill with cold water, stir and drink. The gelatin will not dissolve if served cold, but the soft b will be dispersed in the liquid. It can be taken hot in bouiln or broth. Empty an enveloped unflavored gelatin * "into o# fourth cup of cold water to sof. Then add 1 pipillon cube ad boing gelatiy is { Oa you 'stibstute three-fourths of a Sup of any 'ery hot -broth for the bouillon jube and hot water. 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