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THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE Published by Times-Gazette Publishers Limited, 57 Simcoe St. South, Oshawa, Ont. Page 6 Friday, December 30, 1955 1955 Year Of Uneasy Peace With Cold War Continuing As we look back over the year 1955, the best we can say is that it has been another year of uneasy peace. The cold war between the democratic and com- munist ideologies 'continues, with no sign of abatement. Yet the fact that another year has passed with no indi- cation that a third world war was imminent, is something for which we can be grateful. The year 1955 has been one in which hopes for a better and more se- cure world flared and died. Hopes were born anew when the heads of state met in Geneva in July, and a new spirit of cordiality, came into being. There were signs that the truculence of Russia was changing to a mood of co-operation. Proposals were advanced which if accepted, would have eased international tensions and animosities. The world became more hopeful of bet- ter days to come. These hopes, hpwever, were rudely shattered in October when the Big Four foreign ministers met in Geneva to try to translate the new spirit of amity into concrete achievements. There was only bitter disappointment when the conference ended in com- plete failure. Not a single point of agreement was reached. German re- unification, European security, disar- mament and closer contacts between east and west were all shelved to some future time, There seems to be no im- mediate prospect of reconciliation. One of the most significant events of the year was another conference in Geneva. This was a conference on the peaceful use of atomic energy. The scientists of 70 nations gathered there, and laid their cards on the table. There was a free interchange of in- formation. The stage was set for an international atomic energy commis- sion dedicated to providing a better Canada Forged The year 1955 has been a food year for Canada as a whole. Starting un- certainly with heavy unemployment lists, following the mild recession of 1954, this country made a spectacular recovery, and headed into a record year for gross national production. As the year closes, national prosperity is at a high level, and the prospects are good that this will continue at least well into 1956. It is true that there have been some soft spots in the Canadian economy. Farm incomes have declined. The huge amounts' of wheat held in storage waiting for buyers, represent poten- tial wealth that is for the moment fro- zen. A re-opening of the channels of trade for Canada's 'grain surplus is greatly needed to put money "into the hands of the western grain-growers. A tremendous increase in the vol- ume of construction work, however, more than offset the decline in farm incomes. Building reached record high levels in all departments, and particu- larly in the field of residential con- struction. The buoyancy of the con- struction industry, much of it provid- ed by investment for industrial expan- sion was one of the bright spots in the Canadian economy. Highlights of the year were the pro- gress made with the St. Lawrence Seaways and power developments, and the start which has been made possi- ble with the building of a natural gas pipeline from Alberta to Eastern Can- ada. These projects have within them great possibilities for future Canadian development. The year 1955 also saw the coming The Daily Ti e Daily Times-Gazette T. L. WILSON, Publi and G 1 M M. McINTYRE HOOD, Editor : The Daily Times-Gazette (Oshawa, Whitby), come bining The Oshawa Times (established 1871) and the With Surin and. Suronicle (established 1863), is ublishe ally Sundays and statuto: 3 Viblishe ry holidays ex. Members of Canadian Daily Newspapers Publishers Association, The Canadian Press, Audit Bureau of Cir- culation, and the Ontario Provincial Dailles Association. 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In Cyprus, Greek Nationalists had stirred up strife with Britain. North Africa saw France faced with bloody disor- ders in Morocco and Algiers, but the troubles there were, fortunately solv- ed. The Saarland made its own decis- ion for reunion with Germany. The Sudan passed from the status of an Anglo-Egyptian protectorate to that of an independent nation. The United Nations organization was strengthen- ed by the admission of 16 new mem- bers. All of these events contributed to a world scene which, in spite of all the disappointments of 1956 is definitely becoming more stabilized. There are still, as we have indicated, some sore spots which carry in them elements of danger. But 10 years have passed since the close of the second world war. In these days of atomic and thermo-nuclear weapons, possessed by both ideologies, there is less risk of another major war than there was a few years ago. Unfortunately, this diminished risk is due to fear of the consequences, rather than to a lessen- ing of the areas of conflict. So as we look ahead to 1956, we can see the need for the free democracies to be vigilant, to continue to build up defences against aggression, and to work ceaselessly to break down the barriers which have set tha nations apart into two great armed 'camps. There can still be peaceful co-exist- ence if these things are accomplished, Ahead In 1955 of electrical energy derived from at- omic sources drawing ever nearer. Canada's fist atomic power plant is now on its way, to ensure abundant supplies of electricity from this source by the time the sources of hydro-elec- tric power are exhausted. Canada is well in the fore-front of this field of scientific development, which is of the utmost importance to the country's future. With higher gross and average in- comes, reduced income taxes, higher volume of retail business, higher vol- ume of exports and a cost of living which has remain>d fairly stable in recent months, Canadians can consid- er themselves a fortunate people, with a standard of living which is the envy of most other nations of the world. As we look forward to the coming year, we can do so with confidence that Canada's development and pros- perity will continue. True, we still need many more people, and a higher immigration rate; With more people to share in developing the nation's na- tural resources, and to provide a great- er 'domestic market for both primary and manufactured products, Canada can continue to forge ahead to the high place to which destiny has called this free nation. May 1956 see a con- tinuance of the forward march which has, been so pronounced in 1955, Editorial Notes "Extra Wife Stirs Trouble," says a newspaper headline. Nothing startling about that when everyone knows what ohe can do. fashion expert says too many men wear clothes that don't do enough for their appearances. And insome cases they do too much. Liquor store, wine shop and brewers' warehouse managers are warned against selling to people who have been drinking. But they can sell all they like to people who will soon be drink- ing. Bible Thoughts The Comforter is come.--John 15:26, It is a comfort to know that ere long good and righteousness will triumph. The one who marks the fall of a sparrow is sensitive to our stumbling and failures, and will help, THEY'LL BOTH GET THEIR WISH Fim wISHING | en A BETTER UNDERSTANDING | BETWEEN US -- [§ «= hs OTTAWA REPORT Taking Stock From The Starting Line By PAT NICHOLSON Special Correspondent Te The Times-Gazette OTTAWA -- Year's end is rightly endowed by these sensible people, the Scots, with a greater signific- ance than Christmas. Christmas is -- or should be -- a religious observance. Year's end, however, is a convenient time to look both backwards and forwards. One chapter of the life of each ot us is closing, and a fresh chap- ter is opening. Many of us fool- kardy mortals are optimistic en- ough even to resolve to change our spots overnight; at least we de- serve for that gesture the old col- lege cheer for our striving towards the golden rule. Newspapermen have various tra- ditional approaches to year's end. Some reciprocate good wishes re- ceived at Christmas. Ofhers look back, and award palms. Many peer uncertainly into the crystal ball of the coming year. So first, my sincere thanks to very many readers for their kind wishes, and my hope that you will all enjoy a healthful year of con- tentment through 1956. My greetings to Angus MacLean, MP. from P.E.I. just back from a NATO tour of the U.S A.; to Wood- stock's M.P. Wallie Nesbitt, who as usual combined Christmas greet- ings with publicity for Oxford county's delicious cheese; to Sar- nia"s "Murph'" Murphy, whose greetings accompanied a colored photo of his guests from Lambton county grouped outside our Peace Tower with some Ottawa friends, all in snowfree midsummer; to John and Olive Diefenbaker, who sent warm wishes from cold (forty below) Prince Albert, to Moose Jaw's "Farmer" Thatcher, who seems to be achieving his ambi- tion to breed Hereford cattle to look like railroad box cars in rear elevation; to Vancouver's Jack and Margo MacDougall, political and social ornaments of this capital; to Premier W. A. C. Bennett, whose greeting card bearing Victoria's parliament building smiling color fully makes me feel less chilled here today. HANDSHAKES AND PALMS Last but equally most important, FOR my thanks to many more friends, acquaintances and kind unknown readers whose good wishes in card or letter I have appreciated: so much. The second newspaper occupa- tion at year's end is looking back and awarding palms. You know what I mean: naming the outstand- ing person of the year in various fields. As "Man of the Year in Par. liament," there can be no doubt. It was George Drew, who provided the first effective opposition the St. Laurent government has ever experienced. This of course was when he defeated it's attempt to bestow some absolute powers upon the minister of de ence production, Mr. Clarnce Howe. As "Statesman of the Year" on our broader international field, there can equally be no doubt: It was Paul Martin, for his leader ship. at the United Nations Gen- eral Assembly. Four courageous and construct- jve independence in politics, the palm must go to Ross Thatcher, who quit the CCF and pitched his tent at the lonely but necessary outpost of common sense. APPLES POLISHED IN 1955 Let's skip the "Best Dressed Man," the "Smartest Woman of the Year," 'the best - polished apple of 1955," and son on. There is al- ways plenty of polishing but little honesty about these nominations, And so we look forward. 1 wish a wellfed New Year to all Canadian children whose moth- ers -- struggling to make both ends meet -- have to pay fancy government prices for butter, while their husbands must subsidize the same article supplied 25 cents per pound cheaper to the Communists. I wish an entertaining New Year to all televiewers, who must pay scme $50 in taxes for the pro- vision of CBC programs immeas- urably less competent than those which our American neighbors en- joy for free. And to you all, my friends, I would like to extend that unusual and attractive French - Canadian seasonal greeting: "Bonne et heur- euse anne, et le Paradis a la fin de vos jours." BETTER HEALTH 35 YEARS AGO Marjorie White received the Squair Prize for proficiency in French as well as the Carter Scholarship. Thomas Henderson was selected by the Ontario Curling Associa- tion to be one of a team of 32 curlers going to Scotland for six weeks. MAC'S MEDITATIONS Looking Back At 1955 In Oshawa By M. MCINTYRE HOOD The year 1955 will probably go down into history as the year of the General Motors long strike, which now threatens to become the longest strike in the history of the Canadian automotive industry. This event has meant an unfortunate ending to 1955 for Oshawa, and the hope of all our citizens is that a settlement may be reached early in 1956 so that the wheels of Osh- awa"s largest industry may soon be turning again. But, as we look back over 1955 in Oshawa, let us, if we possibly can, put the strike to one side, and see what has been happening in our city. Oshawa has continued to grow. When the final figures are tabulated, the building volume in Oshawa for the year will be close to $15 million. This is the second highest year of building in Osh- awa's history, ranking next to 1953, when General Motors expansion sent the figures soaring. Residenti- ally, Oshawa has grown. Some 650 to 700 new residences have been started in the city during the year, an all-time high record for tI building of new homes. Another big building project was the start made on the $10 million shopping centre in the Westmount district, a project which should be completed in 1956. A new office building was erect- ed and put into service in the course of the year. CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS Two new churches were built, one still in process of construction -- St. George's Ukrainian Roman Catholic Church and St. Gert- rude's School. In conjunction with the latter, a new separate school was built. An addition was built to the Holy Cross Separate School. A new public school known as Conant School was built in the Southmead district, and an addi- tion was built to the Woodcrest School. Still another new school: in Sunset Heights was erected and put into service. While on the subject of schools, it is noteworthy that the former Centre Street School was re-nam- ed the E. A. Lovell School, in honor of the late E. A. Lovell, dean of Oshawa's Board of Education. Mr. Lovell was honored by being presented with the Lamp | of Learn- Another outstanding new project was the building of & chil- dren's skating arena authorized by the ratepayers in a plebiscite taken in December, 1954. An -air artificial ice arena was in North Oshawa. It ran into finan- Sial_difficulties. iy wile 4 Das again peen pu opera whter, its future status is still in oubt. In 1955, Rotary celebrated its 50th anniversary as a service club, and Kiwanis its 40th anniversary, in each case with appropriate fune- tions. Donald Jackson brought fame to himeelf and honor to Oshawa by winning the Canadian Junior Men's Figure Skating Championship. us services were extended fo the annexed areas of Oshawa. in- volving the city in a court action in which the De Nure and Garton Bus Lines were awarded $41,000 d t the city. ing by the Ontario y School Teachers' Federation. Osh- awa suffered a great loss when Mr. Lovell died in mid-summer. Another church project undertak- en in 1955 was the extension of Christ Memorial Anglican Church. The congregation was asked to raise $96,000 for this project, and pledges totalling $101, were re- ceived. ELECTION IN 1955 A provincial general election was he held in June of this year. T. D. Thomas, CCF candidate, was re- elected to the Ontario Legislative by a substantial plurality over Hay- den Macdonald, Progressive Con- servative; William Lawson, Liber- al and Wilfred Duffield, Labor- Progressive. CIVIC ADVANCES Among the civic improvements of the year were the building of a new sub-fire station in North Osh- awa, the laying of sewers in West- mount, further progress with the Oshawa Creek Valley trunk sewer, and the completion and putting into operation of the new sewage dispos- The City Council appointed an industrial Commission to further the scouring of new industries. A large block of industrial land was sold to a Toronto firm which has Jnderiaken to build factories en Plans were approved for the building of three blocks of apart- ments to be rented to pensioners and other aged people with small incomes. An Oshawa safety Council was organized and started an active campaign to reduce accidents on the uity streets. New street signs were erected at street intersections in the city. The cornerstone was laid for the new wing of the Oshawa General Hospital, and at the ceremony, Col. R. S. McLaughlin amnounced his intention of bequeathing Parkwood to the hospital. So, in spite of the strike, it has been a good year, a year of real progress in Oshawa. May we look forward to an even better year in MAC'S MUSINGS We welcome the coming to Oshawa on Monday next, Of the Oshawa crusade, With a noted evangelist From Billy Graham's team, Giving the leadership In the campaign to make Oshawa a better city by The impact of the Gospel Upon its population. There could be no'better Way in which to embark Upon a new year of life Than by a re-dedication Of our lives to those Things which we regard As good and wholesome, And which will help to lift The hearts of our people To think of those things Which belong to the spirit. As we look forward to the Crusade: we look for a Great spiritual awakening Of the people of our city Through the series of Meetings which will be Held in our city for The coming two weeks, And which should bring Forth the interest of Thousands of our citizens We are living in an age Which demands the best From all of us, and we Cannot give that best Unless we are prepared To give the proper place To matters of religion In our daily living. Wilfred Luke won the senior boys athletic championship and Carl Grass won the junior cham- pionship at the Oshawa High School. Dr. D. 8. Hoig, MOH for East Whitby township, tendered his re- signation, . Mildred Edmondson and Hazel Wilson tied for the senior girl ath- letic championship while Agnes Al- ger and Marion Garbutt tied for the junior championship at the high school. There were 76 nominations for municipal offices in Oshawa. May- or John Stacey, Reeve E. L. Vick- ery and Deputy Reeve James Mc- Brady won--acclamations. So-as we welcome the Coming of the Crusade, We would ask our citizens To attend these meetings And hear the messages Which are intended to lift Up our hearts to those Things that are worth while, And which should make this A more Christian city. School crowding was a big prob- lem to the ratepayers of School Section No. 10, in East Whitby township, but because of the in- dustrial depression, the matter was shelved for another year. R. S. McLaughlin was appointed Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of Ontario County Regiment. Will Throw New Grenade OTTAWA (CP) -- Canadian sol- diers soon will get a new hand grenade they can throw like a base ball eliminating the awkward over hand cricket lob neces§ary with the grenade now in use. Army headquarters said Thurs day the new grenade soon will re- place the old No 36 grenade used in both world wars. It is the M26 grenade lighter and more lethal developed by the United States during the Korean War. Work on the excavation of a storm sewers on St. Julien Street was started but the laying of the pipes was postponed until spring. Edith Cairns, Hartland Cal- laghan, Sydney Hill, Hugh Gilchrist, Lois Mundy, Winogene Pipher, Douglas Storie and Dor- othy Patten won, gold medals for their essay "The Prevention of Fire in Home and Factory. "in a contest sponsored by the Ontario Fire Prevention League. Legal Strike Not Logical (Galt Reporter) The strike at the several plants of General Motors of Canada which has tied up production since September 19 -- almost three ers, business is slack. There is no doubt that the GM products are very popular, but if a person wants a new car, he will wait only so long for it to be delivered. If he cannot get the make he wants, sooner or later he will turn to another make, Make New Year Sate By Using Your Head By HERMAN N. BUNDESEN, MD IF you take one for the road, make it coffee. great many accidents. The pace of the holiday festivities probably has made many of you more tired than you realize. And you moths --, is legal. At least, the Ontario labor relations board has declined to term it an "illegal" strike, and that may be some con- sulation to the striking workers. But though it may not be illegal, it certainly has been, and is, illogic- al It is not only the fact that 17,000 men have been idle for a quarter of a year. From the standpoint of the individual worker, this is some- thing that must be faced. It repre- and there will be lost sales galore for GM dealers, and therefore less work for the employees who now are on strike. The situation demands correction in the immediate future. The pile- up of cause and effect can deal a bitter blow at the strikers, who will affected much more than the company, and it would be well if all concerned were to view the logic of thé situation. The strike That's the holiday safety slogan of the National Fraternal Order of Police, a group of 40,000 officers across the nation. And it's a pret- ty good one. John J. Quinn, secretary of the organization, asked me to give the cops a helping hand in their cam- paign. Maybe a few statistics, and they're not the least bit dull --and a little advice will alert you to the danger of mixing liquor snd gasoline. THE WORST MONTH Traditionally, December is the worst month for traffic accidents, The National Safety Council fig- ures show that in 1954, in 20 out of every 100 fatal accidents, the drivers had been drinking. Alcohol slows your reflexes There is no doubt about that, no matter what you think. Just two ounces of whisky may be enough to turn the gay holiday season into a tragedy. These two ounces give the blood an alcoholic con- tent of .05 per cent. This is just enourg to increase a driver's hability to cause an accident. FATIGUE CAUSES ACCIDENTS Fatigue is another cause of a might take chances you would not under ordinary conditions. If you are tired and have been taking a nip or two, despite my advice, a cup or two of coffee might be just what you need. While 1 don't contend that coffee will make a drunk person sober, the caffeine it contains does tend to make a brain dulled by alco- ho! more acute and able to work more efficiently. Furthermore, the stimulating qualities of coffee also help combat fatigue and drowsi- ness. ANOTHER REASON There is ajgo another why coffee y help. If you pau for a cup of coffee before drivi home after shop- ping or a pay, you drink it at a psychological moment which tends to mak#l you more conscious for the need to be alert and cau- tious while on the road, So, have a nice New Year. But let's make it a safe one, too. QUESTION AND ANSWER H.O.W.: Would taking vitamins daily take the place of sleep? ANSWER: Although vitamins are helpful, it is advisable for you also to get enough sleep. reason sents a loss that will take years to ay he legal, but it certainly is recover, even should the workers pot" Jogical. eventually win the increases they RALPH S. JONES demand. The effect may reach even further Barrister and Solicitor now located af Thousands of GM dealers throughout the country face the 65 SIMCOE ST. S. Dial RA 5-3525 fact that they have no new cars to put on the market at the height of the new car season. Other com- panies have sticked their show- rooms. Their sales are going well, but for the unfortunate GM deal- McCULLOUGH HEATING 1270 SIMCOE ST. N. Complete Installation .... Conversions FREE ESTIMATES GIVEN EASY PAYMENT TERMS ARRANGED Phone RA 5-3539 --8 a.m. - 5 p.m. After 5 P.M. Phone RA 5-7018 READERS' VIEWS 01d Union Member Gives Views On URW Benefits The Editor, The Times-Gazette, Sir: Being a regular reader of your Daily Times-Gazette and also being well satisfied with the co- operation which I have received during the many years of my ac- tivity in various sports and rec~ reation, regarding publicity, I feel sure that you, as editor, will pub- lish thig letter. In answer to the self thinking unionists who have been blasting their 'democratically elected offi- cials and complaining generally about conditions within our or- ganization, I would liké to offer a few more thoughts for the self thinkers. 1. Read the PREAMBLE to your constitution, then think of your duties as a member of UAW Local 222, 2. Think of the sacrifices that were made by your forefathers in order that you be privileged to belong to such an organization. 3. Think of the amount of money you have paid in dues into your union and compare in dollars and cents against what you have re- ceived in assistance from the same organization. 4, Think of the untiring efforts of your fellow members who have worked every day since the assistance program has been in force, to make your sacrifices as comfortable as possible. 5. Think of the beautiful UAW Hall where you are expected to air all your grievances, through the proper channels. 6. Regarding complaints about Christmas presents think of the amount of hard work that was put into this effort by volunter workers, your fellow members. 7. Think of the $20 which you recelved for Christmas Locai Union from Jot and International body. 8. Think of the 60 members of your Strike Entertainment Group who left Oshawa at 2 p.m. on December 5, performed at the Delta Collegiate in Hamilton and raised $800 for the Christmas Toy Fund, and returned to Oshawa at 3 am. on Tuesday, December 6. 9. Think of the members of Lo- cal 1005 Steelworkers of Hamilton who so generously made it pos- sible for the raising of the $800. 10. Think of the income of the retired members of Local 222 and then think of the $100 which they donated to the Christmas toy fund. 11. Think of the members of the Ladies' Auxiliary who have sup- plied all pickets with sandwiches and coffee since the start of the Strike. 12, Then think of the beautiful Christmas Present from your Em- ployer, the back page of The Daily Times - Gazette. "Could it be, Mr. Editor, that GM thinks that this is the only part of your valuable paper worth reading?" "I never miss Mac's Musings and everything from soup to nuts." 13. Think of the divide and con- quer policy being adopted and think of how soon the strike would end with more sincerity in bar- gaining. 1. And in conclusion, think be- fore you send any more letters into the Editor, Saily Times - Gaz- ette, 'stick to your guns and be- fore we know it, we'll be back producing the best automobiles and trucks on the market. Thank you, Mr. Editor, --ALEX. DONALDSON, UAW member since 1937, 92 Wolfe street, Oshawa, Ontario. Ontario Studies Manitoba Survey On Bad Motorists TORONTO (CP) -- A Manitoba survey of trouble-making motor- ists is being studied by Ontario, a Queen's Park source sald Thurs- day. Queen's Park officials, the source said, estimate on the basis of the survey findings that there are 27,- 000 Ontario drivers who should be prohibited from driving if the prov- ince"s highway safety drive is to be successful. Among the 27,000 drivers are those who should not have been issued a licence, accident-prone drivers whose licences have been suspended for traffic-law infrac- tions and later restored and hun- dreds considered to be ignorant of traffic laws. Another estimate, based op the survey, has about 250,000 other drivers in a doubtful class. The survey, made by R. R. Baillie, motor-vehicle registrar of Manitoba, said it has beem known SO BY . 2 for COMFORT No driving strain No parking problems COLONIAL COACH LINES GRAY COACH LINES TEL: 3-224] for some time that about 20 per cent of the drivers cause most of the trouble-on highways. The 280,000 drivers mentioned by Queen's Park officials represent about 16 per centsof Ontario dri- vers. LOANS for down payment on a home LOANS to pay all your debts LOA to repair -- or buy a car LOANS to remodel your home LOANS for any useful purpose You receive Monthly payments 100 . $ 7.78 23.35 27.00 44.70 67.05 89.40 Many other plans and amounts te suit your Budget. $50 to $5000 without endorsers or bankable ser curity. SUPERIOR FINANCE Lid. 17 Simcoe St. N. RA 5-6541 Open Wednesday till 9 P.M. Open Saturdays till 1 p.m. $300 ....... $510.68 .... $1000 $1500 $2000 seven Cases