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he Oshawa Times Published by Canadian Newspapers Limited, 86 King St. E., Oshawa, Ont. Poge 6 Saturday, September 9, 1961 B.C. Electric Takeover Alarms Other Observers The alarm shown by foreign investors at Premier W. A. C. Bennett's high- handed takeover of the British Columbia Electric Company is reflected in the editorial columns of newspapers and financial journals in other countries. States the London Times: "What has particularly upset actual and potential investors in Canadian undertakings is the utter disregard of recent precedent, to say nothing of the principles expected from professed sup- porters of free enterprise which the gov- erning social credit party have always claimed to be. "The Association of Investment Trusts representing public investment com- panies in the UK. have written to the provincial premier and the Minister of Justice in similar terms. "The absence of objective assessment of the value. of. the assets confiscated has provoked serious misgivings." What the "socialization" of B.C. Electric has done outide the province is this: It has made clear to investors the fact that the B.C. premier has little respect, indeed, for the principle which says compensation in an expropriation should be determined by independent arbitration, says the Financial Post. This expropriation, which has left most investors very wary indeed is the second its kind in B.C. in contradiction to the procedure for expropriation laid down in the B.C. Power Act of 1955. The earlier one involved the land approach to the Deas Island Tunnel under the Fraser River. Investors' confidence may be an in- tangible. However, it is an essential ingredient in investment and business decision-making. Says the Economist of London: "As the B.C. law now stands, all that the investors can do is protest; but they have strong arguments, first on the grounds of equity and, secondly on the practical consideration that the credit standing of B.C. must be (adversely) affected in the UK. as well as in Can- ada." Says the Sunday Telegraph of Lon- don: "Canada is rapidly acquiring the finan- cial reputation of one of the more un- stable South American republics." And Barron's financial weekly in the U.S. states: "The politicos have ridden roughshod over Canada's treaty commitments as well as over the rights of private prop- erty. B.C. is rich in natural resources; however, its statesmen evidently have not been endowed with a wealth of either sound judgment or proper regard for the due process of law." The investors in B.C. Electric and its parent, B.C. Power, may or may not have a strong case for a re-evaluation of their compensation. But in the ine terests of rebuilding our once-high repu- tation for financial responsibility, it is devoutly to be hoped that B.C. and all of Canada have seen the last of arbitrary exproprigtions which permit no re- course to courts of law. Klochko And The State The theory that there is superior efficiency under government planning received a rude jolt from the explana- tion of Dr. Mikhail Klochko of why he slipped away from a group of touring Russian scientists and asked for asylum in Canada. No matter how able you may be, Dr. Klochko said in effect, when the state pulls all the strings you have to curry favor with the string-pullers if you are to be given a chance to work. In 1948 Dr. Klochko's research led to the building of a large platinum refinery and won for him the Stalin Prize, but in that same year he had the effrontery to state publicly that Soviet historians were distorting the history of Russian science, After that, said Dr. Klochko, his scientific papers were sup- pressed, and he was denied equipment necessary for his work. "When I was working on the utiliza- tion of water resources," he said in his Ottawa press interview, "I had the greatest difficulty in getting laboratory equipment for studies in inorganic chemistry, I and 15 other scientists working with me found ourselves neg- lected, and we had to scrounge around to find what we needed." The neglect extended even to living conditions. Although he was paid a good salary he was allotted only a small base- ment room. "I am an old man," he went on to explain, "and I found it difficult to work in this room or to go the eight miles to my laboratory. I kept asking for a better apartment or room, but they paid no attention. Younger men, who have not done the kind of important work that I have done, but who were in favor, were given new apartments. I was not." "It became obvious," said the 59-year old chemist, "that if I stayed in the USSR. I would not be able to give to mankind all that I could if I were in a free democratic country." And he chose Canada, he explained, "because science is on a very high level here and I can pursue my scientific work freely." In this country we take for granted, and consequently undervalue, the free- dom of equipment--the freedom to take your talents where you like. Some even argue that we should trade this freedom for the supposedly superior efficiency and security of the state-directed eco- nomy. On the contrary, according to Dr. Klochko's evidence, that course offers insecurity and inefficiency. Accidents Main Killer It is a tragic fact that more youngs- ters from one to 14 years of age are killed by accidents each year than by all of the major diseases put together, and motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of deaths in this same age bracket. When we consider that no fewer than) 191 children under 14 years of age were killed in motor vehicle mishaps on our The Oshaton dimes 7. L. WILSON, Publisher and Genera! Manager €. GWYN KINSEY, Editor Oshawa Times combining The Oshawa Times PL 1871) and the Whitby Gazette and Chronicle (established 1863), is published daily (Sundays ond statutory holidays excepted) Members of Canadian Daily Newspoper Publishers Association, The Canodion Press, Audit Bureau of Circulation and the Ontario Provinciol Doilies Asso- ciation. The Canadian Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news despatched in the paper credited to it or to The Associated Press or Reuters, and also the local news published therein. All rights of special despoiches are also reserved. Offices: Thomson Building, 425 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario; 640 Cathcart Street, Montreal, P.Q. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carriers in Oshawa Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Bowmanville, Brooklin, Port Perry, Prince Albert, Maple Grove, Hompton, Frenchman's Bay, Liverpool, Tounton, Tyrone, Dunbarton Enniskillen, Orono, Leskard, Brougham, Burketon, - Claremont, Columbus, Greenwood, Kinsale, Ruglan Blackstock, Manchester Pontypool and Newcastle, not over 45¢ per week. By mail (in Province of Ontorio) outside carriers' delivery areas 12.00 per year. Other Provinces ond Commonweaith Countries 1500. USA. and Foreign 24.00. Circulation for the issue of March 30, 1961 "17.363 streets and highways in Ontario last year, it must make us realize how ser- ious the situation is becoming. In ad- dition to the number killed there were 6,444 injured, many slightly, but still some will carry the injuries they sus- tained for the remainder of their lives. An all-out drive is to be started in all of the schools in Ontario in the hope of educating the children on the dangers that face them daily as they walk to and from school, running errands or just playing around the streets. The Ontario Minister of Transport has directed that a special kit of train- ing aids and materials be sent to the prindipals of 8,000 public, private and separate elementary schools in the pro- vince. The kit contains a large wall chart for classroom use, illustrating the six im- portant safety rules for children, along with a wide variety of other material to aid the teachers to give their students safety talks. Police officers are also being encouraged to visit the schools and give illustrated safety talks. The program planned by the Hon. H. L. Rowntree, however, is not going to end within the confines of the class- room. Because the Minister of Trans- port hopes to encourage all parents to carry on similar programs in their own home, on the vital importance of teach- ing their youngsters how to protect themselves in traffic, NFR 'WE WON! QUEEN'S PARK Roberts Battler And Hard Worker By DON O'HEARN TORONTO--One man's opin- fon: Attorney - General Kelso Roberts as PC leader. Mr. Roberts WANTS the job. His desire is second to none. But whether he will get it is another question. One would say his chances are not good. On the credit side Mr. Roberts first of all has dedication. This mining lawyer, now in his 60s, is a devoted public servant. WORKS HARD He is a tremendously hard worker. And he is a battler, a stubborn, obstinate fighter who never really gives in. He can handle tedious work and detail--as he showed in re- vising the Companies Act and in N.Z. Prepares Bill To Limit Official Power AUCKLAND (CP) --To pro- tect the public against undue power of bureaucracy, the New Zealand government has intro- duced a bill to appoint a public defender. His job will be to ob- tain justice for persons to whom other means of redress are not open. The post is believed to be the first of its kind in the Common- wealth. For the time being, the official has been termed the parlia- mentary commissioner for in- vestigations. But, since the scheme is breaking new ground, the government has invited con- structive suggestions from the public, both as to title for the office and amendments to the initial legislation. The broad function of the commission will be to ipvesti- gate complaints against any act or omission of government de- partments or semi-official bod- ies. Citizens making complaints, which must be in writing, will pay a fee of £1. The commissicn has no juris- diction if there is right of appeal or review through normal chan- nels. He may also refuse to in- vestigate complaints he thinks frivolous or not made in good faith. CORRECT WRONGS The general idea is to provide a means of correcting wrongs where citizens have exhausted their legal means of objection and still feel themselves to be frustrated by official red tape or deficiencies in the law. If after investigation the com- missioner believes a wrong de- cision has been made, he will report to the minister in charge of the department concerned. The expectation is that the min- ister will take steps to see that justice is done. If no action is taken, the com- missioner may then report to the prime minister and, if nec- essary, to parliament. That would put the minister con- cerned in the position of having to defend his position in public debate. The commissioner will be an officer of parliament itself and will receive a salary of about $9,800, a high rate for a public official in New Zealand. He will normally be appointed for a three-year term. Establishment of this office follows an election pledge given by the National Party, now in power, in the general election S year ago. other similar jobs he has done around here. - He also is at least willing to be imaginative. He tries to be a showman and to be different. Also he has an extreme self. " confidence--though whether this is an asset or a liability can be questioned. RECORD POOR On the other hand, Mr. Ro- barts' record shows not much to justify him as a leader. There has been little to indi- cate he would be able either to meet problems or command the loyalty of party members. The biggest problem he has tackled has been highway safety. And though this is admittedly a tough one, he hasn't done much to meet it. In his administration of jus- tice he has indicated a desire more to please than to get to the root--no matter what the cost. His appointments to office have had a strong political aroma (which will pay off in convention support). He will seek outside advice, but not too often will he accept it. At one time his temper was under loose control. He handles himself better now. SUMMARY A government headed by Mr. Roberts would be highly politi- cal. It would be capable of tre- mendous effort. But whether this was effective would depend largely on the men in the cab- inet -- and whether the leader would be a strong desire to do, but there might be little done. Restore Theatre For Performance AMMAN, Jordan (Reuters)-- Archaeologists working at the site of the ancient city of Petra hope to clear and restore the Roman theatre there so it can be used for performances again. They hope to. have it ready for performances during the festival being planned for the spring of 1962 to mark the 150th anniversary of the discovery of this ancient Edomite - Naba- taean-Roman city whose bibli- cal name was Sela.- It is es. timated the theatre will seat 3,000. Petra, called in popular liter- ature "'the rose-red city, half as old as time," was the strong- hold of the people called the Edomites in biblical times. Later, it became the capital of the Nabaatean commercial kingdom in the late Hellenistic and early Roman periods. In 106 A.D., almost a century after the Roman conquest of the rest of the Near East, the Naba- taean kingdum finally was re- duced, and Perta fell. PARAGRAPHICAL WISDOM "Are you tired at the end of the day?" -- Catchline of vita- min ad. Yes, indeed. We're also tired at the beginning of it and throughout the ensuing interim. As single men have never had to knuckle under to anybody, those who become dictators are the most ruthless. Two horrible examples: Hitler and Castro. A number of people crowded in a fall-out shelter for two or three weeks would probably be safe from fall-out, but they doubtless would experience many unpleasant fall-outs. GALLUP POLL Bare Majority Okays Restrictions On Entry By CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC OPINION There's a close argument throughout Canada as to wheth- er or not Canada's restrictions on permitting non-whites to come into the country are right or wrong. Today a bare major ity, 52 per cent of the adult pop- ulation, think these restrictions should continue. But crowding close behind is the 36 per cent who believe there should be few- er laws of this kind, and that more non-whites should be able to become Canadian citizens. At the time of South Africa's withdrawal from the Common- wealth, many commentators criticized Canada's strong stand on that nation's racial policies by pointing out that Canada re- stricted the immigration of non- whites severely, even from Commonwealth countries. A check on how the people them- selves felt about the matter Restrictions There should be fewer Qualified No opinion This is the average of all points of view among Canadian people. Here, however, is the way opinion lines up among should continue shows that points of view depend on where a person is born. Those men and women who were born in Canada are most likely to want things to remain as they are. Those who come from Great Britain and the States have a smaller margin favoring those who want restric- tions to remain. Those who were born in Europe, Asia, and else- where, split evenly in opinion, between those who want to change such restrictive laws and those who want to keep them as they are. To establish these facts of pub- lic opinion, interviewers for the Gallup Poll were sent to homes in every area of the country, to ask a sample of carefully select- ed men and women: "As you may know, Canada restricts the admission of non- whites to this country. Do you think this should continue or do you think there should be fewer restrictions on non-whites?" those who were born in Can- ada, as compared to those from Great Britain and the USA, as well as from Europe, Asia and other countries. People who were born in Continue restriction Fewer restrictions . Qualified No opinion ..... sesssseenns U.S. and UK. Other Countries 49% 35% 55% . 33 36 36 5 4 3 Canada 17 «2B 6 100%, 100% 100% World Copyright Reserved UNITED KINGDOM OPINION Congress Had Strongest Reasons For Expulsion | By M. McINTYRE HOOD Special London (Eng.) Correspondent For The Oshawa Times LONDON -- Expulsion of the Electrical Trades Union from the Trades Union Congress marks a new chapter in union history in the United Kingdom. The ETU was not expelled simply because its leaders were Communists That was only part of the reason. The major reason was that by ballot-rigging and fixing elec- tions the Communists on the union executive made the ETU subservient to the Communist party, and had greatly damaged the prestige and public reputa- tion of the whole trade union movement. This is the first time that any union has been expell- ed from the Congress on the ground of Communist domina- tion. It was brought about by the condemnation of Mr. Justice Winn of the union leaders who were found guilty of conspiracy in a ballot-rigging trial. UNION REACTION The reaction of Frank Foulkes, the Electrical Trades Union president, is interesting. He said that if the ETU were expelled, any decision made by the Trades Union Congress on the Chancellor of the Ex- chequer's wage freeze policy would not be binding on the ETU. "Obviously," said Mr. Foulkes, "I would have to look at all the industries in which we are affected, and make imme- diate applications for increases in wages for all our members. You can bet your life we would fight and be under no obligation to any other union. We are pre- pared to fight in unity or unilat- erally." This indicates that Mr. Foulkes is quite prepared to go it alone in defiance of the gov- ernment's wage policy, regard- less of what the TUC might de- cide. And since the electrical trades are vital segments of British industry, wage disputes leading to strikes in that indus- try could be a bad blow to the chancellor's plans. Another British Trades union, the Scottish National Union of Mineworkers, has elected a Communist, Alex Moffat, as its president. This is nothing new for that union, as he succeeds his brother, Abe Moffat, another Communist, in that office. Alex Moffat won the presidency in a keen election by 23,144 votes to 20,355 over an anti-Communist, Alex Eadie. Abe Moffat, the former miners' president, is now look- ing towards the political field for his activities. He is likely to contest the West Fife par- liamentary seat as a Communist candidate. This constituency was represented in the House of Commons from 1935 to 1950 by a Communist member, William Gallacher. Since then, it has been held by the Labor party, and repeated Communist efforts to wrest it back have been marked by a trail of lost de- posits. After 19 years as the union president, Abe Moffat has retired from that post en his 65th birthday. PUBLIC INDECISION In spite of the fact that nego- tiations with the Common Mar- ket over Britain's application to join, are to start shortly, there is a great deal of public in- decision on *h?s question. A poll taken by (he Daily Express shows public opinion decided al- most evenly into three groups. Of all these who were asked for their opinions and voted on the question, "Are you for or against Britain joining the Com- mon Market?" 35 per cent were for, 30% per cent against and 34%, per cent undecided. Only in the Tory party is there any sub- stantial margin in favor of join- ing. The Conservatives question- ed voted 40 per cent for, 24% per cent against, but 35% per cent were undecided. The Lib- erals voted 33 per cent for, 37 per cent against and 30 per cent undecided. Yet of the three parties, the Liberal party is the only one which has definitely committed itself to a policy in favor of joining the Common Market regardless of conditions. The closing down, or reduction in their staffs, of United States air bases in Britain, announced a month or so ago by the U.S. Defence Department, is now likely to be postponed indefinite. ly, or abandoned. The def chiefs in Washington, it is re. ported in London, are now re- ported to be undertaking a re- view of the closing down of these bases, in the light of the Berlin crisis. Four bases ia southeastern England, employ- ing more than 2,000 British civil ians, and affecting the tenancy of thousands of homes occupied by United States Air Force per- sonnel, are involved in the de- cision which is now under re- view, This report has been received with outspoken approval by the communities in four British counties in which the U.S. bases are located. CROFTERS TURN TO SEA Crofters on the island of Lewis are now turning to the sea for a livelihood instead of depending on their rocky acres of land. From Stornoway on that island comes a glowing report of the successful development of lob- ster fishing along its rocky shores. The Scottish Sea Foods, Lid., a company promoting this new venture, has been sending lob- sters daily to London for some time. On one day recently, 1,500 pounds of lobsters were flown from Stornoway to Paris. A trial lot of 200 pounds has gone to Brussels. The recipients in these places were greatly pleased with the Lewis lobsters, and orders have come for larger shipments than the company can meet. Most of the crofters turned fishermen are working full time with large boats and deliver about 1,000 pounds of 'obster a week. The crofters and weavers are fishing in their spare time, adding to the total catch, INSIDE YOU Proper Treatment Of Corns, Calluses By BURTON H. FERN, M.D. DOUBTING THOMAS: Castor oil for corns? What do you call it, corn oil? M.D.: Don't forget your cal- luses, too. D.T.: What's the difference? M.D.: Calluses are horn-like thickenings along the skin sur- face. Repeated pressure brings them on. Rowing and mowing can thicken palms into tough calluses. These protect your skin. Corns are tiny horns that grow inward instead of out. D.T.: Do they protect, too? M.D.: Not really! Continuous irritation, from tight shoes, for instance, lies at the root of hard, painful corns. CORNS BETWEEN TOES D.T.: How about soft corns between toes? M. D.: Grinding and moisture softens them But they hurt like any other corn when you press or pinch. D. T.: You should see my bathroom surgery I'm whiz with a razor blade! M.D.: That's the way to lose a foot -- especially if you suf- fer from diabetes! BYGONE DAYS 40 YEARS AGO The Onatrio County Council heard a report that $81,000 had been spent on the county road system during the first six months of the year. Williams Piano Co. reported its salesmen at the CNE had sold 14 instruments during the first day their exhibit was dis- played. A. W. Farewell, pioneer resi- dent of Oshawa, passed away at the age of 81 years. Much overcrowding was re- ported when a total of 1895 pu- pils were enrolled in the five public schools, namely, King street, Centre street, Simcoe, Albert and Mary street. - St. Gregory's had an enrolment of 201 and High School 283. Major H. P. Cook, of Kenora visited Oshawa, renewing old acquaintances among the veter- ans of the 116th Battalion. The Town Planning Commis- sion heard a proposal from G. D. Conant for a lakeside driveway along the shore of the lake through Lakeview Park. The official opening of the new King street pavement, Bowmanville, took the form of a gala street fair, which was held under the auspices of the Women's Hospital Auxiliary. A largely signed petition was presented to C. N. Henry, chair- man of the board of education, asking the board to erect a por- table school in the north sec- tion of Mary street school, to relieve the overcrowded condi- tions there. A new piano was purchased for South Simcoe School through contributions made by Oshawa citizens. D.T.: 1 just pare down pea- sized corns. ««M.D.: Let the podiatrist har- vest corns safely. D.T.: Rdiculous! Just tape on a corn plaster. M.D.: They often irritate. If you must doctor your feet, buy a solution of 10 per cent salicylic acid in collodion. Apply a few drops after soaking the corn in warm water. Soak again four days later and the corn should shell out. D.T.: Meanwhile, it's killing me. M.D.: Cover the corn with a doughnut-shaped bandage to take the pressure off. Soft corns have to be pared down. But by a podiatrist, not by you. D.T.: And castor oil? M.D.: Rub in twice daily to soften both corns and calluses. D.T.: Should I shave down calluses? M.D.: No. Grind them down with emery paper. a ALTERNATE SHOES You do have two pairs of everyday shoes, don't you? D.T.: Why? I only have one pair of feet. M.D.: Alternating pairs give sath pair plenty of time to dry out. D.T.: I see -- fresh shoes each day keep the foot doctor away! ANNOUNCEMENT BOB JOHNSON Howe & Peters, Regltors are pleased to announce that Mr. Robert Johnson has joined their firm as @ member of the sales staff. 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