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fie Oshawa Times Published by Canadian Newspapers Limited, 86 King St. E.,, Oshawa, Ont. Page 6 Tuesday, January 19, 1960 Difference In Attitude To Arctic Settlement Back in the spring of 1914, the Mani- toba-born explorer Vilhjalmur Stefans- son, with two companions and a dog team and food for forty days, set out from Alaska across the moving ice pack of the Beaufort Sea. Ninety-six days later, given up for dead by the outside world, the party reached land near Banks Island, 600 miles from its start- ing point. This was Stefansson's drama- tic proof to his sceptical fellow country men that even the far north eould be friendly to man. Stefansson went on to spend more than five years eontinuously north of the Arctic Circle, the longest Arctic expedition on record, leaving the north in 1919 in the conviction that future exploration could best be earried out by aircraft and that his personal job was to lecture and write in support of Arctic development. In 1922 he publish- ed a book, The Northward Course of Empire, that prophecied both the dis- covery and the recovery of resources in the north. In a recerit newspaper in- terview the 80-year old Stefansson re- calling that this particular book sold 40,000 copies in Russia but only a few hundred in Canada, said, "Canadians knew it was nonsense but the Soviet didn't think so." And he went on to add the opinion that the secret of the Soviet's great success in northern deve- lopment "is that they have fired their people with enthusiasm." ' This same point of comparison be- tween Russia and Canada been made by a Vancouver and town planner, James Dudley, who points out that Russia now has a dozen cities of 50,000 population north of the Arctic Circle. Canada, on the other only two communities 200 people, Inuvik and Frobisher Bay. The latter, it grow rapidly as it comes into greater but planning provides for a settlement of only 1,500. Canadians, thinks Mr. Dud- ley, remain far too timid in their con- eeption of northern development. We plan for villages, where there ¢ould be cities. On the question of where we might find the people for future cities in the Canadian Arctic the Vancouver has architect hand, has of more than is true, is expected to use as an international airport archi- tect sees the probable answer the population of the new city of Kitimat. A recent survey of this northern British Columbia only 27 per cent of the workers there are of Canadian birth. Mr. Dudley gests that it would be newcomers to Canada with no ties of or property, who would settle our north, in the population, of new aluminum-smelting city in that found sug family or jobs It is a reasonable idea and an immi gration campaign aimed specifically at northern settlement could go hand in hand with exploration of resources development of transportation facilities and planning of townsites Schools Or Armories The defence department proposes to build a $3 million armory in Vancouver, and the Vancouver Sun wonders how many taxpayers believe that an armory is more important than a school. "The federal authorities can find money for that purpose but provincial and civic governments can't find the money for new schools in Vancouver." It is begging the question to say that the federal government has no respon- sibility for schools in Vancouver or anywhere else, that education is a provincial matter, and school buildings the concern of municipal and provincial authorities. If the bite the federal gov- ernment takes out of taxes is too big, there is not enough left for provinces and municipalities. And there is some- thing radically wrong when a society can build new armories but not new schools. "Wouldn't it be better to postpone the armory's construction and lend the money to the school authorities?" the Sun asks. The question is a little genous, but the Sun continues "We thought it the its equipment and furnishings. But we would be t interesting to know about armory's 'purpose, ran into a brick wall. Defence Minister Pearkes just said 'no information'. The 'issue' will go before a public hearing in Vancouver next month, Mr. Pearkes ex plained. But the 'issue' at the hearing is whether the property . . . should be rezoned as a site for the armory "Perhaps there should be additional hearings to discuss the relative impor tance of armories and schools whether there shouldn't be a priorities for the use of the taxpayers funds." and scale of Different Evolution Dr. Herman J. Muller, the famous Indiana zoologist, predicts that when Earthmen eventually go calling on our neighbors living on other planets we will not find them like ourselves. Evolution, he points out, is influenced by accidental factors as well as logical development. Anyone observing the infinite assort- ment of beasties that conditions on this planet have produced won't quarrel much with Dr. Muller, the Chicago Daily News observes. The Outer People would presumably need some sensory apparatus and method of locomotion, but within those limits the possibilities for variety are endless. Except for angels, it has seemed im- possible to attach two legs two arms and two wings to the vertebrate chassis now in vogue on earth. But who will say that the problem is insoluble? Why shouldn't the well-equipped human also have a The Oshovon Times 7. L. WILSON, Publisher end Genersl Manager €. GWYN KINSEY, Editor The Oshawa Times eombining The Oshawa Times (established 1871) ond the Whitby Gozette and Chronicle (established 1863), is published daily Sundays and statutory holidays excepted) bers of Canadian Daily Newspapers Publishers on, The Canadian Press, Audit Bureau of on ond the Ontario Provincial Dailies Asso- ciation, The Canadian Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news despatched the poper credited to it or to The Associated s or Reuters, and also the local news published n. All rights of special despatches are also Offices Thomson Building, 425 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, 640 Cathcart Street, Montreal, P.Q. SUBSCRIPTION RATES ered by carriers in Oshawa, Whitby, Bowmanville, Brooklin, Port Perry, ple Grove Hampton, Frenchman ool inton, Tyrone, Dunbarton, Leskard, Brougham, Burketon, F Beach, Greenwood Manchester, Cobourg, P pool and Newcastle not over 45c per mail (in province of Ontario) outside carriers delivery areos 12.00; elsewhere 15.00 per year Average Daily Net Paid as of Nov. 30, 1959 16,560 Ajax. Prince couple of finds, and perhaps a kangaroo tail for resting while waiting for the slow foursome ahead? think of an Any ingenious evolver ¢ many more. Such as, for instance, an eye on the end of the forefinger, which would be useful for poking through key holes, although less resistant to smashing with a hammer, Dr. Muller, though, told his scientific colleagues here that it be millions of years before these inter- planetary visits begin. We wait. will probably can hardly Other Editor's Views NOTHING IS FREE (Hamilton Spectator) On his twenty-first grandson of the late Sir James Dunn, Canadian millionaire, cigarette case left him by his grand father. Inside was a "The world wish and pay for it." birthday the received a gold note which read: is yours. Take what you This is an old Spanish proverb Some people may read into this com forting confirmation of what they have always believed about the disillusion- ment that comes with wealth. But it is true for all, from pauper to billionaire Nothing is free; everything has a pricy which must be paid to the toughest of all creditors. Don't we all know it? Bible Thoughts Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give vou rest ~--Matthew 11:28 How many bear, and burden frust ions we perience because we Christ. do not come Nu, nN Spo Leqp lad Zr Ear STILL CAN'T SEE EYE TO EYE OTTAWA REPORT Canadian Birthright Often Taken Easily By PATRICK NICHOLSON OTTAWA Hubert Badanai, the slight, greying MP. from Fort William, is well-known on Parlia- ment Hill for the way he always edoubles his customary alert- vhenever immigration mat- te are under consideration. not surprising to those that Bert Badanai was born in Italy, currently ef source of immigrants immigrants know elf vould-be came to Canada as a child, grew to appreciate very the privileges--and the ob- of zenship of this of his adoption celebrated his In the intervening ad served his com- ong and ably; elected as eight years, and an eminence of admiration as William for an- years, when he be- across the breadth as one of our best municipal government. e of a NTS NATIONAL STAGE his 64th when most | begin to think of tak- he embarked er in federal as Liberal candidate William by the skin S a st the Diefen- H sweep in 1958 If the Liberals were to be ealled upon to form a government tc Jert Badanai would 1 be appointed enship and im- since that is im- 1e is following the best irse open to him by assisting ant in his home com vear re easily new ld Fort YMOITOW aimost minist migr srtainly Canadians receive their ged status as "a citizen of "at birth, Many are un- great value of this *h they are apt to granted. The attributes freedoms inherent in Cana- dian citizenship are denied to the of many lands; indeed as they are denied to hu- n beings of certain religions, { the races and political beliefs in some other lands. Our constitution does not spell out these privileges with the re- assurance of the words of the American Declaration of Inde- pendence: '"'All meh are created equal; they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, {hat among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happi- ness : OUR RARE PRIVILEGES In many lands from which ref- ugees have emigrated danger- ously to Canada, there is even today no liberty; happiness is a fruitless pursuit where Man lacks the freedom to earn even one square meal a day for him- self and his family; and life it- self is jeopardized by words or deeds which pass unnoticed and unpunishable in Canada. Thus when a group of New Canadians was recently awarded certificates of citizenship in the court house at the twin Lakehead city of Port Arthur, Bert Badanai was invited to address them. He spoke, eloquently and movingly, as a man who had gratefully re- ceived that same citizenship ear- lier; who had grown to realize the immense privilege which it bestows; and who had shoul- dered energetically the responsi- bilities which it enjoins. "You may belong to any politi cal party," he told those New Canadians. "You may worship at a church of any denomination or synagogue; you may go 'any- where: no one can tell you what kind of a job you should accept. In short, you are absolutely free to do the 'things that you desire." To immigrants, those freedoms are often not merely new: they are unbelievable. To Canadians; they are birthrights which, al- though beyond the price of gold, are too often taken for granted. Very few persons have snug fortunes, but many have snug in- comes, in that it's all they can de to keep within them. FOR BETTER HEALTH What Child Should Do At Various Age Levels HERMAN N. BUNDE MD When can a child do this, and when can a child do that? You would be surprised at the amount of mail I receive from parents wondering if they are expecting too much from their youngsters. So today I would like to take time to pass along a few rather general observations on what the so-called average child should be able to do at various ages SOME EXAMPLES For example, a youngster should know 'enough to come in out of the rain before he reaches his third birthday Usually it is not until he is in the latter part of his second year t he becomes careful about and falling in general. By he should also know to stav oul of the street. ] is, if you keep tell- time ould be able to use a fork stage of life and fo a drink of water by himself He it this WASHING HANDS narily 1 youngster won't to wash his hands by nself and get them reasonably clean until late in his third year. He can put on his coat at this ge and he should be able to but- t. If can't, you probably haven't bothered to teach Ore he able he other suggest a assigned the task of ceeding the animal sometime be- fore his fourth birthday. He is dog, cal or e house, I oungster he nhysically and mentally able to do # and it will help teach him responsibility. PICK UP TOYS All children of this age should be instructed to pick up their toys and put them away after they have finished with them. Many parents try to teach a young child too much 1 doubt that many children ean read a clock even to the closest quarter hour much before their eighth birthday. But by this time, a youngster should actuallv be able to use a clock or watch as a guide for doing homework, watching television and other simple tasks. COMBING HAIR A child cannot' be expected to comb his hair acceptably by him- self until late in his seventh year. I want to emphasize that these observations are based on what most children should be able to do. A particular child may be faster or slower than others. - Accept your child as he is. Don't push him too much QUESTION AND ANSWER Mrs. R. D.: How old should a young child be before he can wear slippers instead of high shoes? Answer: When the child has reached the stage where he can support his weight while standing and can walk without undue strain, he can wear slippers in- stead of' shoes, unless there is some particular reason why high shoes should be used. PARAGRAPHICAL WISDOM A lot of highly optimistic pre- dictions are being made about space travel, but it will probably be a century or two before peo ple are living on the moon and commuting to earth to hold jobs here. Another advertiser on television who seems guilty of trying to de- ceive people is the one who re fers to a competitive product as 'the high price spread' instead of by name. Take your choice: 'Look be- fore you leap." "He who hesitates is lost." As a rule you should trust your fellow man, but a marked excep- tion is that you shouldn't trust him when he's driving a car "A cow will contact an electri- fied fence a number of times be- fore learning better: a horse sev- eral times; a hog only once; but a goat will continue indefinitely to make contact with it."'--From a farm magazine. It isn't that the goat is that dumb --- he just doesn't give a darn. REPORT FROM U.K. Gorbals Proudest Area In Scotland By M, McINTYRE HOOD Special London (Eng.) Correspondent For The Oshawa Times GLASGOW, Scotland -- The Gorbals district of Glasgow has for decades been notorious as one of the worst slum areas to be found in the whole of the United Kingdom. It was more than a slum area. It was a breeding-place of crime, and had a bad reputation with the Glas- gow police force. . Today, the Gorbals district is the proudest area in Scotland. It has been awarded the top award by the Saltire Society for the boldness and beauty of its re- development sc he me which is pow in full swing. The Gorbals slums are disappearing. They are being replaced by handsome flats, surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens. TRIBUTE TO AUTHORITIES In making the award, the Sal- BY-GONE DAYS 21 YEARS AGO William Boddy was appointed PUC chairman to succeed N. C Millman, who had occupied the position for two years. City council repealed a bylaw whereby over 100 dirt or gravel roads were oiled when it was necessary. In the future the serv- ice was to be given only when petitioned for hv residents. Russell Storks was presented with the A. D. Crews trophy for being acclaimed the outstanding Kinsman of the year E. W. Webber, prominent farm- er of East Whitby, was re-elected president the South Ontario Agricultural Society of J. W. Bateman, Whitby, was honored on the completion of 31 years as secretary of Whithy Sons of England M. M. Stevenson, who for many years was organist and choir- leader at Simcoe Street Church, died at his home in Toronto. Ralph Mowbray, reeve of Pick- ering township, was elected chair- man of the County Road Board. Council decided that the Wel- fare Board should be comprised of 12 Oshawa citizens namely: Mrs. T. K. Creighton, Mrs. A. G. Williams, A. W. S. Greer, L. V. Disney, J. Cottingham, A. N. Sharp, W, Carnwith, Michael Starr, Ben Jacklin, H. M. Hinton, Cheetham, Mrs. A. W. Bell. e Hood and Jack Lee, gold medalists of the Regimental Band, played solos at the band concert presented in the Regent Theatre under the direction of Bandmaster J. Broadbent. Geol A. J. Parkhill was elected pres- ident of the County of Ontario Law Association, fire Society has this to say of the Gorbals scheme for re-develop- ment. "The new Gorbals work is prob- ably the most striking of all local authority housing completed in Scotland in the past year, both as a symbol of the new Glasgow and by contrast with its appalling surroundings. Here is new life growing out of the slums of the most crowded city in Western Europe. The city architect and his staff have made a start in the Gorbals which is bold and full of significance for the future." The prize - winning redevelop- ment scheme has a four - storey block, with a rhythmic, repetitive character, of 36 maisonettes, and four three-storey blocks of 15 flats each set at right angles to it. The society report says: "The interiors are well-plan- ned, and externally the layout is simple, direct and efficient. The buildings are seemly in shape and proportion; the general im- pression is one of good materials, and. cheerful, tonic colors." GARDENS INCLUDED Care and thought have gone into the layout and treatment of the grounds, with the result that 18 private gardens, almost too well protected from interference, are in a flourishing state. There are two lawns in the scheme, kept in good condition by raising them two feet on retaining walls to prevent general wear and the making of short cuts. Traffic is kept out of the precinct of the scheme, and there is a children's playground with a tree trunk, jungle gym, and play platforms Other schemes which have been awarded commendation by the Saltire Society for 1959 are a scheme in the Castlehill area of Forres, in Moray, a development of small groups of houses at Kelty, in Fife, and one at East Kilbridge, which is described as "an object .lesson in good lay out." Island Suffers From Cancer JERSEY, Channel Island (CP) A medical report says this snug island in the English Channel has the highest incidence of primary lung cancer in the world. It also says the 55,000 inhabi- tants of Jersey smoke more cig- arets and consume more pipe to- bacco in terms of population than Britons and white South Afri- caus Taxes in Jersey are extremely low. A packet of 20 cigarets costs from 1s 4d to 1s 8d, less than half the price paid in Britain. Dr. A. S. Darling, medical of- ficer of health, says in his annual report the authorities should in- crease the retail price of cigarets and forbid sale of tobacco to those under 18. : Helicopter Unit Saves Many Lives DARTMOUTH, N.S. (CP)---This town has its own guardian angel but it has rotor blades instead of wings and hoisting equipment ins stead of a harp Outstanding among the eight whirlybirds of the Navy's utility helicopter squadron 21 is one whose achievements are marked by six maple leaves painted on her nose. The proud record of Sikorsky helicopter 877 began in 1956, a year after she joined the Shear- water squadron here, The first maple leaf was for the rescue of 21 men from the freighter Kismet which ran aground beneath a 1,000 - foot precipice on Cape Breton Island. The helicopter landed three times on the freight- er's deck with winds gusting at 60 miles an hour and her rotor blades just 25 feet from the rocks. The othér maple leaves all represent outstanding work, ine cluding the rescue of a man knocked into the sea from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Magnificent, evacuation of a downed pilot from the bush and the plucking of three airmen from the sea The squadron carries out about 40 civilian rescues or searches a year; Book Gift For Every High School TORONTO (CP)--Every quali- fied Canadian high school will re- ceive a set of the Encyclopaedia Britannica in a $1,000,000 gift an- nounced today by Charles L. Simms of Fredericton, president of the Canadian School Trustees' Association. Mr. Simms termed the dona- tion, made by Encyclopaedia Britannica of Canada Limited, "the largest single contribution ever made to secondary educa- ion in this country." He said more than 1,600 sets of the latest edition will be distrib- uted in the next few weeks to English-speaking high schools, in- cluding private schools, from coast to coast. 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