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The shana Times Published by Canadien Newspapers Limited, 86 King St E., Oshawa, Ont. Page 6 Tuesday, May 9, 1961 How Taxes Contribute To Difference In Price There likely are very few adult Canadians who haven't done some shopping south of the border. The lure, of course, is lower prices -- though when travel expense is count- ed in the savings may be entirely il- lusory. But there is mo doubt that prices are lower over a wide range of manufactured goods. Contrary to what might be assumed, that differ- ence is not due solely to the economies of mass production and mass distribu- tion possible in the U.S. No small factor, it has been established by Toronto nmewspaperman Ronald And- erson, is the difference in hidden taxes between here and there. "Commodity tax rates -- the hid- den taxes hidden in the price of goods --almost without exception are high- er in Canada than they are in the United States," writes Mr. Anderson. "In most instances they are at least twice as high. This accounts for a large part of the high retail prices in Canada of many consumer goods, compared with prices across the line. "Major difference is that, while Canada imposes both a general sales tax and excise taxes and duties, the United States does without the gen- eral sales tax. "The weight of commodity taxes on a car amounts to 1814 per cent of the manfacturers' price in Canada, but only 10 per cent in the United States. Sales and excise taxes on one model of a low priced car in Canada mount to $896; the hidden taxes on a similar model in the United States total only $189. "The hidden tax on a cigaret light- er is 10 per cent in the United States and 21 per cent in Canada, and on a movie projector, 5 per cent in the United States and 11 per cent here. "A U.S. purchaser pays taxes equal to 10 per cent of the manufacturer's price when he buys a phonograph, radio or television set, but a Canadian pays 26 per cent. On gas, electric and oil appliances, the U.S. rate is 5 per cent and the Canadian i= 11 per cent..." It has been suggested recently by politicians hard put to find all the money they would like to spend that the British North America Act should be amended to permit the provinces the right to collect indirect taxes, since 1867 the prerogative only of the federal government. The argument is that a provincial indirect tax would be much "more efficient" than a sales tax at retail level, which now must be shown on the price tag. No doubt the retail sales tax is an inefficient tax and an unjust burden on the retail businessman who must collect it, but the other would simply become another hidden price booster, leaving governments even more room to im- ply that they have no responsibility for high prices and that the culprit is inefficient, avaricious business. Ideas For Foreign Aid The American people, probably the most generous on earth, are regularly pained to discover that their generos- ity is wasted, that they are often grievously maligned by those they help the most. And the extent of foreign aid by the U.S. has reached such staggering proportions that there is much soul-searching by the donors who wonder at the number of dismal failures. Many economists, and a large num- ber who might prefer to be known as social scientists, have pondered in print on this. One of these is Profes- sor John Kenneth Galbraith, that su- perbly literate Harvard don and cam- paign advisor to President Kennedy who is now the US. Ambassador to India. He spells out some of his ideas in the current issue of Foreign Af- fairs He feels that foreign aid defeats %s own purpose, or seriously hamp- when the main emphasis is an lavish spending of money, coupled vith the myopic zeal for reproducing the hest things of the U.S. in foreign lands. with little regard to other vital elements that must be present. He is most assuredly an economic liberal, but he has little patience with the woolly generosity of many Liberals. "The normal liberal formula for im- proving foreign aid i= to spend about 25 per cent more." His thesis is that development cap- tal is money largely poured down the irain when four other vital elements are not present. These, in an abbrevi- ated form are: A substantial degree of literacy and that smaller number of people with the high education and skills neces- The Oshawa Times 1 L WILSON Publisher end Gsasrs: Manager € GWYN KINSEY Editer ers it, The Osnowe |imes coming he Oshawe limes establishes (871: ene fhe Whitby Gozetts ana Chromic 'establisnes 1863) 3 punishes daily Sundoys ena stetutery nolidoys excepted) Members ef Cenadien Ueily Newspooer: Publisners Associction. The Cencdian Press, Audit Bureau of irculotion ena the Ontario Provincia Dailies Asse- ciation The Cencdion Press 1s exciusively entitled to the ute tor republication of all ews despatcnec nm the cope: credited to it of to ihe Associates Press o Reuters ond eiso the local news oublished therein A ot eoecle' despatches' are aise 'ser en rights Offices. Triomson Buliding, 425 University Avenus Toronto Ontario. 640 Cathcart Strest Montreal. PQ. SUBSCRIPTION "ATES Delivainc oy carriers rn Osnews Whitoy Pickering Bowmanville Brooklin ort Perry Prince Albert Maple Grove, Hampton Frenchman's Bey Ounparton Enniskillen Burketon Claremont Columbus. Greenwood, Raglan Blackstock Manchester Pontypool and Newcastle not over 45¢ oer week. By mail fin province of Ontario) outside carriers delivery creas 12.00. eisswhere 1500 per Circulation for the issue of March 30, 1961 17,363 Ajax Tyrone Breughom Kinsale, wiverpooi, eunten Jronc Leskare sary to man a government and under- take the managerial and technical tasks associated directly or indirectly with economic advance. A substantial measure of social justice. If the ordinary individual receives no share in the advance, he will make no willing contribution to it. A reliable apparatus of government and public administration. Clearly, economic development can occur only in a context of law and order, where persons and property are reasonably secure. "A clear and purposeful view of what development involves. Develop- ment will not occur if it is believed to come automatically with escape from colonialism. If it is identified as = matter of course with faith in free enterprise or socialism; if it is regard- ed as the special magic that will be provided by a particular political per- sonality; or if it is to be accomplished by a single stroke of genius such as the building of a particular road," Galbraith writes. As a blueprint, he suggests a Pos- itive Development Plan to harness foreign aid, which would set goals and the means of measuring them and would seek to remove all barriers to advance in a recipient country (the "all" meaning the elements he listed). Other Editor's Views VIRTUE UNREWARDED (Cmdr. Ibbet Speaking on the BBC) "Many years ago I sailed with a bosun's mate whose wife made him pro- mise to give up swearing for her sake. He strove manfully. Every time he stub- bed his big toe on a ringbolt, or the roll of the ship capsized his tot of rum he nearly bursed a blood vessel holding his breath, And what was his reward? When the ship was paid off the first thing he heard was that his wife had gone off with a Royal Marine." Bible Thought If I make my bed in hell, behold thou art there. -- Psalms 139:8. Many men make their own hell, but no one can sink so low that eternal law does not prevail. The angel of the Lord was by the thre: 'ng place. -- II. Samuel 24:16. H: wen and earth combine to elimi- nate chaff. We can work at that task in our own characters. Thou hast set my feet in a large room. ~--Psalms 31:8. Have you exhausted the possibilities right at hand? You will move to a larger reo whem you have ¥ z [£ V/ XI Zz, ', 7. NAAT A Sav RRR v Wa r= >, oon) : | <% "5% WHAT A POOR TIRE CAN DO QUEEN'S PARK Frost's Harpoon Ready For Douglas By DON O'HEARN TORONTO --- Premier Frost has a ready-made harpoon for Premier Douglas of Saskatch- ewan. Mr. Douglas made a speech fn Hamilton. In it he said: "Nations must be told they have no right to interfere in the internal affairs of other nations." So!!! The night before, Mr. Douglas had been the star act at a pro- vincial CCF nomination meet- ing. So what are you doing boy, meddling in Ontario's internal affairs? Mr. Frost can ask this with clean hands. (It is almost impossible to get him to make any kind of a speech outside the province, let mlone a political address.) GAMBLING DANGER Why bother about gambling? We all at times can think it is pretty silly. Why shouldn't 2 man be able to put a few bucks on a horse if he wants to? Or why shouldn't he play high stakes poker if he is that crazy? the state can't protect everyone against everything. The New York State crime commission tells why: It found "the enormous profits INSIDE YOU from gambling were used to fi- nance other underworld enter- prises -- particularly the nar- cotics traffic, prostitution, boot- legging and rum-running. It's the possibility that the big daddies of crime are moving into our province which has caused the excitement recently. MUNICIPAL TAXES? The City of Windsor has ap- pointed a revenue committee, It is to study possibilities of new sources of taxation to take the burden off real estate. Good. The committee well come up with something. There are fields other than real estate taxation open to municipalities. It was Mayor Patrick of the border city himself, for instance who some time ago suggested municipalities might impose their own sales tax Nobody can say what this committee, or any other can produce. But if it comes up with any proposals at all which mean the local governments are rais- ing more of their own money for more of their needs it will be valuable. Anything leading to more re: sponsible government is partic- ularly worthwhile today. might Doctor Answers Readers' Queries By BURTON H. FERN, MD DEAR DOCTOR: Rheumatic fever has left me with an irregular pulse and some short- ness of breath. Can I safely take a one-hour flight east? Mrs. E. R. Dear Mrs. R.: If you can walk 100 yards and climb 12 steps without trouble, you can probably travel safely ih a plane pressurized for 10,000 feet. The doctor who knows you best can best advise you. The airline can arrange for oxygen -- just in case. Even with oxygen, be careful about boarding unpressurized aircraft. WHAT'S WRONG HERE? Dear Doctor: Could arthritis of the spine--from wear and tear - make me itch and sting all over ?Could this be neuritis? Mrs. L. G. Dear Mrs. G.: (Osteo) arthri- tis isn't famous for itches and stings. But when you're old enough for arthritis, you're ripe for neuritis also. Pins and needles, itching, stinging and pulling can all be symptoms of neuritis. Nerves wear out just like joints. If they're also inflamed, cortisone might soothe those scratchy pains, AN "OLD WIVES' TALE" Dear Doctor: Can unusual thoughts mark your unborn baby? While I was expecting, 1 took my children to a sideshow and my baby was born with an ab- normal head. Mrs. A. O. Dear Mrs. O.: You can't think your unborn baby into trouble. To believe this old wives' tale is ridiculous. You're not to blame! WHY DOES SHE ITCH? Dear Doctor: Do you have to be mentally ill to catch pedi- culosis? My doctor prescribed Kwell lotion for this condition, but I still itch all over. I know I don't have lice. Mrs. ¥. Dear Mrs. F.: Lice, pediculo- sis -- who cares? You want relief! Kwell can't prevent your catching pediculosis again. For a quick cure, apply the Kwell after showering thorough- ly. To remain cured, launder, dry clean or DDT clothing, bed- ding and upholstery where ver- min may hide. And Kwell your itching husband, too. You don't have to be mental- ly ill; the itching can drive you mad! CAUSE OF CHEST PAINS? Dear Doctor: What would cause chest pains that go away after I belch? Mrs. M. A. Dear Mrs. A.: Most likely gir! Perhaps you swallow air unconsciously or gulp it down with unchewed food. Your blown- up stomach then pushes against the diagpram causing chest pain. Belching deflates your stomach and gives relief. Let vour doctor decide wheth- er this gas means anything more serious. PARAGRAPHICAL WISDOM "Brigitte Bardot can't make up her mind whether to remarry her first husband or reconcile with her second husband." -- Press report. She'll probably play off the tie by acquiring a third husband. The: disposition of a setting hen and that of a woman doing spring cleaning are closely com- parable. When authorities asked a Cal- fornia man why he tried to hire two men to kill his wife, he said he wanted to collect insurance on her life and that he loved her so much he couldn't kill her himself. This seems to be an- other case in which love passeth all dine. BY-GONE DAYS 20 YEARS AGO The General Motors Veter- ans' Social Club held its second variety concert of the season. The proceeds were presented to the British War Victims Fund by the Veterans' president, W. Mills. Oshawa welfare lists hit a new low in April with only 313 persons being registered at the welfare department. Rev. John Jacenty, minister of the Ukrainian Presbyterian Church, announced that a new church would be erected to take the place of the former church which was demolished to make way for a four-lane highway. The Arvilla McGregor Mis- sionary of Knox Presbyterian Church held a tea at the home of Mrs. W. Harold Reid, Elgin street. Mrs. John McGregor, for whom the auxiliary was named, was the honored guest. George W, McLaughlin was appointed chairman of the 1941 Victory Loan drive for Ontario County. The Camelot Club of Simcoe Street Church presented W. E. N. Sinclair, president of the Osh- awa Red Cross Society, with a substantial cheque. The money was raised by collecting salvage for sale purposes. Mrs. A. Austin succeeded Mrs. M. N. Gowdy as president of the North Simcoe Home and School Association. L. M. Souch, W. Burns and Howard Kerr were in charge of arrangements for the Kiwanis Carnival. Frank Roberts of Whitby was honored by the Bell Telephone Co. upon his retirement after 40 years of service with the Company. The Oshawa Branch of the Upper Canada Bible Society elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Rev. Harold Reid, president; Miss Marion Burns, secretary and J. H. R. Luke, treasurer. OTTAWA REPORT Change Of Scene = In Trade Drama By PATRICK NICHOLSON OTTAWA -- What Canada needs today, more than "a dis- tinctive national flag" or even than a national anthem, is a prayer that would be answered. Canada's national prayer to a benevolent supreme power would go like this: "Give us this day a market for all that we can produce, and give us cash or credit sufficient to buy all we need." The fulfilment of this prayer ranks as our most urgent need today, after the outlawing of the nuclear bomb. So when our House of Com- mons jumped une: ly into a two-day debate on possible ways and means of answering this national prayer, many thinking people expected a con. structive, intelligent and atten. tion'gripping discussion. One of the kernels of our trading problems--and despite optimistic figures, let us not kid ourselves that our trade is free of serious problems--has centred around our own and other nations' proposals for, the greatest possible expansion of world trade. A proposal or- iginally advanced by Canada, but subsequently implemented by our friends rather than by ourselves, is the creation of a REPORT FROM U.K. Sweeping Changes In Face Of London By M. McINTYRE HOOD Special London (Eng.) Correspondent to The Oshawa Times LONDON -- All over the cen- tral area of London, a great transformation is taking place. It is not a gradual development. It seems to be happening al- most overnight. Visitors who have not been to London in the last 10 years or so, and who came over now, would hardly recognize some of the areas which used to be familiar to them. Making note of 5Shis, one writer comments that more sweeping changes are taking place in the face of London than at any time since the Great Fire of 1666. People are becoming quite accustomed to tall buildings and the tracery of cranes against the skyline. That skyline is becoming broken by tall skyscrapers in every direc- tion. The second great war was responsible for much of the change. Many familiar land- marks were removed in the bombing raids, and more recent years, the insatiable de- mand for office space has led to the destruction of much-loved buildings and their replacement by sky-scrapers in stone and concrete. CHANGE OF PLAN The old London was built on an intimate scale, with the em- phasis on horizontal planes. In only a few places has there been any trend towards creat- ing broad vistas on its streets. There are still some squares which have sufficient open spaces to let in the sunlight, but even some of these are falling victim to the craze for building upwards instead of outwards. New landmarks are taking the place of the old familiar ones. No longer does the view looking west down Piccadilly end with the massive front of the St. George's Hospital. Tow- ering above it, the tall tower of Carlton Tower on. Sloane street, dominates the distant landscape, and is the focal point in the view. FROM WHITEHALL Looking down Northumber- land avenue from just below Trafalgar Square, one no longer sees a jumble of low buildings on the other side of the river. Standing high above all its new surroundings is the new Shell building, a tall and massive structure on vertical lines, a real skyscraper. Seen from Whitehall, this building has the appearance of being part of some American city rather than old London. I can recall when the river- side opposite the Tate Gallery was covered with low, ram- shackle warehouses and small factories. Today, this section of the south bank of the river is GALLUP POLL More Indecision Noted In Reactions To Diet By CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC OPINION Current ebb and flow of politi- cal opinion as revealed in a num- ber of Gallup Poll studies this year, is reflected again in the fact that today three in ten voters can't decide whether or not they like the way John Diefenbaker is handling his job as Prime Minister. This is almost double the proportion who were in this frame of mind last September. Nationally, since then, the PM's stock has dropped 4 per cent in favor -- but at the same time there are 10 per cent few- Nov. 1957 Approve 51% Disapprove 5 No opinion 1958 11 100% Sample size, as used by the Gallup Poll to establish na- tional attitudes within the mar- gin of accuracy required, is large enough in Quebec, On- tario and-the West, because of population size, to show atti- Quebec Feb. April 31% 28% 38 30 31 42 Approve Disapprove No opinion Aug. 64% er Canadians who are critical of his work. Both these seg- ments of the public have moved into the "undecided" group. As it does in many countries, the Canadian Institute of Public Opinion records regularly the way voters think of the Prime Minister's work. The question: "DO YOU APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE OF THE WAY JOHN DIEFEN- BAKER IS HANDLING HIS JOB AS PRIME MINIS- TER?" A comparison with published reports over the past five years with today's standing, charts the public mood at various times. May Feb. 1959 1961 52% 42% 30 Sept. 1960 4% 40 Today 100% 100% 100% 100% tudes separately. Here's the way people think about the way Mr. Diefenbaker is handling his role in these three regions of the country, as compared to Sarlier this year -- February, 1961. Ontario Feb. April 46% 45% 29 33 3% 2 The West Feb. April 46% 46% 37 27 17 7 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% World Coovrieht Renervad lined by blocks of office build- ings. They are not high by Am- erican or Canadian standards. They are, however, tall enough to shut in the river. And along- side the Tate Gallery, what is to be London's tallest office block, on Millbank, is now ris- ing. I could cite numerous other areas which have changed their character, like Baker street and Notting Hill now dominated by office buildings. To some peo- ple, all of this is regarded as a tragic change in the appear- ance of this old city. Others, however, find it stimulating and challenging. London has suc: cumbed to the modern trends. this has become inevitable, and to a large extent, accepted. Loved Music, Now Physician MONTREAL (CP) -- Jacque- line Paiement once dreamed of a career as a concert pianist, and to this end obtained a bachelor of music degree from the University of Montreal. But today the soft - spoken brunette is a physician, and the first female one to join the regular medical staff of the Bell Telephone Company of Canada. "There came a time when somehow 1 felt my music was not enough," she explained in an interview. "I wanted some- Shing more. I turned to medi- cine." Jacqueline, born in Sturgeon tariff-free market among the na- tions forming the Atlantic com- i munity. MIKE PEARSON'S DREAM Just 10 years ago, Hon. Lester (Mike) Pearson, today the leader of the Liberal tion but then a cabinet minister foresaw the solution of our need in these words: Our North Atlantic alliance may prove the foundation for a great co - operative economic commonwealth of the western world which one day may be- come a political commonwealth. You may say that this is un- realistic nonsense but I suggest that in this jet-propelled atomic age no plan less than this will be adequate, no vision less than this will do." . "The ultimate objective," he continued, "remains a common- wealth of the free world." But Mr. Pearson and his col- leagues in the Liberal cabinet consistently refused to attempt to lead the nations of the Atlan. tic community into that prom- ised land--despite the urging of some far-sighted MPs on the Opposition benches, especially two, John Diefenbaker and Gor- don Churchill. } Why? NEW FACES, SAME EXCUSES The wheel turned full circle at the general election of 1957. John Diefenbaker became prime minister; Gordon Churchill be- came minister of trade. Adve- cates of an economic strength- ening of the Atlantic community had stepped into positions where they could implement their ideas: ideas which, of course, had played a significant part in winning them election. And that same reversal by the voters had thrown out Mike Pearson, Paul Martin and other - Liberals, who had stood pat against the idea of that "eco- nomic commonwealth of the Western world." But in last week's debate on our foreign trading picture, we saw just how full has been the turn of the wheel. John Diefenbaker and Gordon Churchill were alert listeners on the government benches, while Mike Pearson from the Opposi- tion benches chided the Con- servative government for n ot discussing with our neighbors and allies the building up of an Atlantic free trade community. It was a fascinating study, but one sensed a purblind atti- tude of "Who cares?" Only 49 Conservatives, 20 Liberals, and one CCF member were in the House. The galleries contained 22 members of the public, five diplomats, two journalists and four officials. While Mr. Pear- son himself was speaking, his own supporters, even those in the seats nearest to him, were reading newspapers, writing let- ters, gossiping together or even sleeping. Six ministers were present, and all listening care- fully, but other Tories were too deep in trivialities to bother about Canada's great problem. Why? Why? There are so many whys! Falls, Ont., is the daughter of a doctor. She left the San Fran- cisco music school where she had been teaching to enrol at the University of Ottawa, After graduating in 1957, she interned at St. Mary's Hos- pital in Rochester, N.Y., and at Queen Mary Veterans Hospital in Montreal. PERSONAL APPROACH "It's the personal contact with people that is the most impor- tant thing to me," she said. Since the majority of Bell Telephone employees are women, she finds her femininity an asset which allows her to "better understand and thus be of help" to them. Her work includes health edu- cation as well as emergency medical treatment, pre - place- ment examinations, and volun- tary, confidential consultations with the employees. Asked if she has any regrets about her foresaken career as a pianist, Dr. Paiement said her background in music will al- ways be a source of great pleas- ure. "But now that you mention it," she recalled with a start, "I don't even have a piano any- more." SALUTE TOMORROW'S 13.1)] 3:50 TIMES CARRIER Is Learning Te Become A BUSINESS MAN Your Help Will Be Appreciated DOES OYLLETINY 4 eT "WORLD'S BIGGEST FENCE "+, 1S CHINA'S GREAT WALL BEGUN ABOUT 300 B.C.IT STRETCHES SOO MILES, IS 15 TO 25 FEET THICK AT THE BASE, RISES vay Hy HA 825% Hp H ee 20 TO SO FEET HIGH. LONGEST FENCE TODAY IS BELIEVED TO BE A STEEL MESH, DINGO-PROOF, SHEEP FENCE OVER 3000 MILES LONG IN QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA| DID YOU KNOW THE WORD 'FENCE' ABBREVIATED FROM 'DEFENCE'?