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dhe Oshawa Times Published by Canadian Newspapers Limited, 86 King St. E., Oshawa, Ont. Page 6 Monday, January 26, 1960 Rochester Experiment Supports Use Of Salt Use of salt on highways and sireets during winter in order to facili= tate safe movement of traffic has be- come such a matter of contention the Department of Highways draws at- tention to an experiment that was conducted in Rochester, N.Y. that sharply pointed up the pros and cons of the salt question. During one snowstorm this winter Rochester, a city of 350,000 population, used no salt in its snow clearance pro- gram. Only snow plows were used. Roc! er officials, like road and high- way officials throughout Ontario, were stantly under fire from individuals groups who objected to the use of salt, complaining that it caused cor- rosion of automabile metal as well as deterioration of sidewalks and roads. In order to discover what would be the effect on traffic of a "no salt" policy, the city manager and com- missioner of public works agreed to use no salt, only plows, during one snow storm This experiment, which is des= bed in an American municipal maga- zine, was undertaken by the two men on their own. No one was' advised of the experiment because the unbiased reactions of police officials, traffic engineers and the public was wanted. The two officials who initiated the experiment reported that this is what happened: "Bv afternoon, with dropping temperatures, the complaint bureau and ice and snow control office were flooded with complaints from police officials, transit. company, our own supervisory personnel and many pri- vate citizens. The superintendent of street cleaning said conditions would become intolerable unless. salt was used. And the remarks and statements of individuals were acrid." The order was given to salt the streets and, the report continues, the hazardous conditions relieved after one run of the salt spreaders. An hour later the city was back to normal, F. Dow Hamblin, the commis= sioner of public works, explamed that the no-salting test had been conducted under conditions which gave a maxi mum possibility for success. "Yet in a period of half-an-hour driving condi=- tions in the city deteriorated from good to intolerable," he said. "We are convinced that salt, properly used with plowing, is still best for snow and ice control." In the discussions surrounding use of salt in Ontario there have been frequent references to the use of chemical additives to inhibit the cor=- rosive action of salt. The Depart=- ment points. out that for years--ever since salt began to be used in any quantity been a search for gn effective inhibiting addi- tive. The Ontario Department of High= ways has a fine materials research laboratory, staffed by experts. In their search for an efficient additive they have found in every case that either the material was not sufficiently ef- fective to be wo usi or, if it had promise of effectiveness, the cost was prohibitve. were there has const Ways To Sell Wheat Is Canada dragging its feet in going after export markets to dispose of agricultural product surpluses? Is the Canadian taxpayer to be forever burdened with price supports and sub- sidies? Canadians have listened to much political talk on reduced imports from the United States and expanded. trade with British Commonwealth countries. South of the border the United States is stealing Commonwealth markets right out from under Canada's nose. How does it come about? Gordon West, associate editor of the Kansas Farmer and Missouri Ruralist, tells about it in an. article in the Christian Science Monitor. "There's a new breeze blowing over the waving fields of golden wheat of the great Midwest, It comes from the efforts of the Great Plains Wheat Market Development Association (GPWMDA), non-profit, grass-roots farmers' organization. Wheatmen of the area, concerned with expanding surplus stocks and need for more wheat exports, formed GPWMDA just a year ago this month . . . GPWMDA sells no wheat; it encourages purchases through a program of education Visits by trade teams to the United States are encouraged." The report tells of trade visitors and specialists from Italy, Finland, Brazil, India, Colombia, Portugal, Eng- land, West Germany, Belgium, Japan, Peru, Greece, the Netherlands, Austria, Ecuador, Venezuela, Argenti Egypt and Africa. This year the organization will entertain representatives from Sweden, Switzerland, Ireland, Austria, Africa, England, Colombia, Brazil, Japan and Ceylon, Trade teams are composed of millers, bakers, govern- ment officials, educators, farmers and consumers. Is it paying off? Note this signifi- cant paragraph in Mr. West's story: "The United States had lost most of its English markets and the 1959 visit by two buyers: for important flour mills was one effort to regain that sales outlet. Officials of the two largest ng companies , .. journeyed to the Midwest to see wheat production and processing. "They were convinced of the igh quality of Great Plains wheat and they dhe Oshawa Times T. L. WILSON, Publisher and General Mansger C. GWYN KINSEY, Editor The Oshawa Times combining The Oshawo Times oblished 1871) ond the Whitby Gazette ond cle (established 1863), is published daily ays and statutory holidays excepted). rs of Canadian Daily Newspapers Publishers , The Canadian Press, Audit Bureau of n and the Ontario Provincial Dailies Asso- cigtic The Canadian' Press is exclusively entitled t e for republication of all news despatched in the pap credited to it or to The Associated Press or Reuters, and also the local news published therein. All rights of special despatches are also reserved. Offices Thomson Building, 425 University Avenus, Foronto, Ontario, 640 Cathcart Street, Montreal, P.Q. SUBSCRIPTION RATES De ed by carriers in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax Pi ywmanville, Brooklin,. Port Perry, Prince Albert, Maple Grove Hampton, Frenchman's Bay, © Taunton, Tyrone, Dunborton, Enniskillen, eskard, Brougham, Burketon Fairpori Beach, Greenwood Blackstock! Manchester, Cobourg, Port and Newcastle not over 45¢ week in province of Ontario) outside carriers very areas 12.00; elsewhere 15.00 per year. Average Daily Net Paid as of Nov. 30, 1959 16,560 resumed their purchases of one million bushels monthl; Is the Great Plains wheat better than Canadian wheat? One million bushels monthly to the two English milling companies is not to be sneezed at, How does Canada "lose out" on t Commonwealth trade? The story boils down to the great selling job being done in the United States by go after the business. Note the aggressive action as revealed in this paragraph: "Opening of the St Seaway gave added panded wheat sales, as Great Plains farmers can ship wheat to Chicago and other ports, thus getting wheat overseas cheaper and quicker. A Fed- eral Grain Grading Service was set up last Sept. 1 to ensure shipment of wheat." Nor is action confined to the "home front" in this selling job. Local "training centres" for teachers and millers are springing up in foreign countries that are potential traders. And, guess what? Movies and color films are being shown as a means of wheat education. It does not seem necessary to go into detail as to the origin of these movies and color films. And as' the Canadian government watches Commonwealth markets go to the United States it still talks the political talk of price supports, sub- sidies and freight rates. Salesman Uncle Sam happily reaps the reward of aggressive and educational salesman- ship, the Sudbury comments Lawrence impetus to ex- Other Editor's Views SECRET VOTE NEEDED (La Tribune, Sherbrooke) To the planned improve- ments to labor legislation, surely there is room to add provisions aimed at as- suring freedom of balloting in union gatherings. The procedure hardly favors free expression of opinion among those concerned. Only a super- vised secret ballot is truly democratic, makes known a group opinion and pre- vents undue influence being brought to bear on a vote. In open voting, there are many who side with the most forceful out of fear for moral or material reprisals. As a several present result, they vote against their own con- victions or against what they feel is their best interest . . . The legislators would be well advised to examine this question with a view to bringing about the neces- sary improvements to an arrangement which has nothing democratic about it. Bible Thoughts It is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.--I Corinthians 4:2. All of life is a stewardship, an ad- ministration of something committed to us. Talent and opportunities are vari- able. Faithfulness should be the great constant. Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. -- I Corinthians 10:12. Self-confidence must yield to confi dence in God. The proud of heart are headed for the ditch. nis U.S. GALLUP POLL ANOTHER BLONDIN Eisenhower Gets Solid Vote Of U.S. Approval est sustained rise ever recorded EISENHOWER IMAGE in the Gallup Poll's regular in In addition to maintaining a By AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC OPINION PRINCETON N.J.--President Eisenhower, recently named most outstanding world personality of the fifties in a ten-natipn Gallu Poll, begins his eighth and final year \ the highest vote of con- fidenc from the American peo- ple that he has received in near- ly three years Seventy-one per cent of the I 1 ioned approve of the way Eisenhower is handling his Job as President The previous high im the meas- urement of Eisenhower's popu- larity came in March, 1957, thir- ty-four months ago At that time, seventy-two per cent of voters across the nation approved of the way Eisenhower was handling his jon This figure however marked the beginning of a steady down- ward trend in Eisenhower's popu- 1 a trend which continued during the period of the "battle of the budget" and finally reach ed an all-time low of 49 per cent in April of 1958 hen the coun iry was in the throes of an econ- sion ure from today's continues what has been the long- survey REPORT FROM U.K. dex of presidential popularity. continuing barometer of the ~ BY-GONE DAYS 15 YEARS AGO During 1944 Oshawa schools col- lected 117,545 pounds of paper for the local wartime salvage board and the board's donations amounted to $1553 to worthy war- time organizations. Herb Robinson was presented with the Doug Crews trophy for being acclaimed the outstanding Kinsman of the year. Lights were installed at the Kinsmen open-air rink, north of the Arena, in Kinsmen Park. Mrs. Edith Evans was re- installed as president of Legion Ladies' Auxiliary for the ensu- ing year Roy F. Lick was elected one of six Ontario directors of the Dairy Farmers of Canada at the annual convention held in Re- gina. Miss Kathleen Would was ap- pointed by the National Council of the YWCA as secretary to or ganize the new "Y" here. St.Andrew's United Church fi nancial report showed $27,269 was raised during the year and the church membership stood at 948. City assessor reported that slightly over 68 per cent of the homes in the city were occupied by owners and almost half of the homes were assessed at less than $2000. Eric' A. Leach was tendered a testimonial dinner by the manage- ment of Hotel Genosha on the occasion of his retirement after 14 years as manager. Miss F. Cowan was elected first lady ambulance officer of the 1st Oshawa Nursing Division of St. John Ambulance Brigade. There was no apparent shortage of fuel here. Anthracite coal was scarce but coke was in good sup- Ply 1279 SIMCOE ST. NORTH Builder's Hardware OF ALL KINDS . .. DOOR LOCKS... Yes, we carry a complete line of builder's hardware including a wide variety of door locks. WEISER LOCKS . . . guaranteed against defective materials and workmanship at any time. These locks are available in many sizes, styles and finishes . . . polished brass, dull bronze, chromium and two-tone. So if you need locks for building purposes or just a new lock on your present home, come out and ask to see the large stock we have on hand. MILLWORK & BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD RA 8-6291 Fy re- Since November, 1958, when his action of Americans to the presi- party went down to their worst dent, the Gallup Poll has sought defeat in two decades, Mr. Eisen popularity shown a steady rise, month by The hower's month. STEADY CLIMB As they have at regular inter- 1. MAN OF PEACE: First and foremost, Eisenhower is consid- ered by the public to be a man dedicated to the cause of world vals over current the last quarter ceu- tury, Gallup Poll reporters meas- ured voters occupant of the White House with this question: rating has tne public's attitudes. presidential Eisenhower which following factors: feelings about the peace. 2. MASTER DIPLOMAT: "DO YOU APPROVE OR DIS- January, 1958: personal diplomacy direct a a deep latest re- many. are the 3. MILITARY MAN: November, 7+ % 4 dent Eisenhower was Eis. APPROVE OF THE WAY EL enhower's program of simple and SENHOWER IS HANDLING HIS JOB AS PRESIDENT?" Following sults, compared with those from 1959, and has impression on to determine the "why" behind image of emerges at this point is a compound of the Many people are aware that 'Presi. > once "General" Eisenhower. For peo- EISENHOWER'S POPULARITY ple in this group, the President's Jan. Nov. strongest point is his 'experience Today 1959 1958 in military affairs" and because Approve 7% 57% 52% he 'knows war" Disapprove 17 2 30 4. MORAL MAN: Many be- No Opinion 12 11. 18 lieve the President is a man of As the above table shows, there the 'highest moral principles". has been a 19-point rise in the They note that he attends church President's popularity since No- regularly. Others see him as a vember, 1958, and a l4-point rise "religious', a "spriritually-mind- since January of last year. ed' man. Highlands Attract Skiers In Britain By M. McINTYRE HOOD Special London Correspondent For The Oshawa Times ABERDEEN SCOTLAND A surprising scene met my eyes when 1 stepjed off a train at the Aberdeen railwav station the other equipment associated with was back in the Toronto- Union station when ski specials were leaving for Huntsville and other skiing resorts in Ontario. Scores of young people were getting ready to leave on a train for the highlands, carrying their skis and other equipmetn associated with that sport, Stacks of skis were lined up along the station walls, as their owners waited for their trains. That was something I had never seen in Scotland, and it proved evidence of the great strides made in skiing in the in land areas to the north and west of Aberdeen I talked to some of the railway and tourist office officials, and they confirmed that skiing was becoming the most popular .win ter sport of Scotland, and that it was attracting crowds of people from all over the British Isles NO ROOM IN INNS I was told that over 2000 skiers had filled the hotels and rest houses of the Cairngorm moun- tains to overflowing. Over rund reds of miles of whitened hill sides and countrysides there is indeed no room in the inns. Many of the guests have come from the south of England. Some have de- serted south coast seaside resorts to set moments of the sheer ex hilaration of skiing down the snow-clad hills against hard cash and hours of labored, limb- sapping effort. The hills in the Cairngorms are not equipped with the modern ski-lifts- one finds in Canada. Those which do exist are rather primitive towing devices Yet the skiers flock there and laboriously climb the hills for the jo of skiing down them The brain child of the Scottish tourist board and the Scottish Council of Physical Education, skiing has suddenly sprung to maturity as a real money-spinner for northern hotel-keepers. Where the hotels used to. close down compl he winter, they are no showing use ful signs These hotels are now catering \ \N PARAGRAPHICAL WISDOM Hard luck story: Acouple named § their firstborn for a rich uncle, and before the baby cut his first teeth, the uncle went broke Today's deep thought: If you were a germ, you'd most likely think you had as much right to live as everybody else specially for' this profitable win- ter-time trade. There are now about 30 skiing courses on the perimeter of the Cairngorms. The hotels are doing a good business, Why doesn't some botanist de- not only in the sale of skis and velop a lawn grass that would equipment, but also in renting 8row horizontally instead of ver- them to novices who wish to try tically? their skill on the slopes. There are drying facilities, packed lun- 'London is sinking towards sea- ches, hot drinks in thermos bot- level at the rate of 9 inches a tles, and even instructors who century."--News item. This is have come from Norway, Swit- probably due to the added weight zerland and Austria to cash in on of those London fogs. this new-found zeal of British people for a new winter sport There is one luxurious chair lift OB ras et we te poping. 1 slepes of the Cairngor UP the many predict it will, maybe our E gorms. progency will be able to pay I talked to some of the skiers, those heavy debts we're han- who were not all teenagers, or dling down to them even youths in their early 20's. There were several in the thirties 'A Harvard professor of medi. and forties, They had come to cine says that with respect to ox- Scotland to ski in preference to ygen supply, three highballs going to Switzerland, and declar- place a drinker at an altitude ed that they found more enjoy- of 10.000 feel." --Press report. 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