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dhe Oshavon Times Published by Canadian Newspapers Limited, 86 King St. E., Oshawa, Ont. Page 6 ia Thursday, October 5, 1961 Need Informed Citizens For Future's Classes for adults are once more under way in Oshawa. Indications are that they will be well attended, but it would be even more encouraging if the courses had to be tripled or quad- rupled because of the public demand for instruction and knowledge. In the years to come, there will be more and more decisions that can be made only by an informed citizenry. If we lack the knowledge and under- standing to form reasonable opinions about the questions that face us, then the decisions will be made for us by someone else -- and we will live in something other than a democracy. This has been the theme of such men as C.P. Snow, who insists that the informed citizen of the future must have an understanding of what science is doing, for the sake of being properly educated to his civilization and to his universe. The average citizen does not need to know the properties of molyb- denum or the buckling factor in missile shells any more than he needs to know Decisions the opus number of a Palestrina motet. But he does need to understand the use of the scientific method, just as he need to be well grounded in knowledge of the growth of free government, of the methods of artistic expression, and of the development of human morality. Scientific probing of the human uni- verse obviously has produced an abun- dance of practical byproducts. The auto- mobile, the airplane, the transistor, the reactor have changed conditions -- though not necessarily experience and values -- in a way unthinkable to the political and public decision-makers of yesterday. There is a wide range of research -- solar and H-energy, anti. pollution devices, ocean development, to name a few -- that may call for knowledgeable public decisions in the near future. The practical byproduct of becoming basically informed in the sciences and the humanities should lie in the ability of citizens and their leaders to make improved judgments to remain masters and not be servants of technology. To Limit Nuclear Club One of the points of President Ken- nedy's speech to the UN concerned the need to limit and eliminate nuclear weapons before they entered the arsenals of any more countries. At the same time, unverified reports were being published that the United States was pressing Can- ada to accept nuclear warheads for mis- siles from the United States. And De- fence Minister Harkness seems sold on the necessity of arming Canadian forces with "the most modern and effective" weapons -- which are, of course, nuclear weapons. There may come a time, and possibly in the near future, when urgent self- interest may force Canadians to accept nuclear weapons from the United States. But the time is not yet. It is still im- portant to limit the number of members ol the nuclear club. We in the West must recognize this simple fact: We cannot hope to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons among our enemies if at the same time we allow them to spread among our friends. Britain's Macmillan recognized this fact in a speech in Boston last year. Tacitly, he admitted that Britain's pur- suit of her own "nuclear deterrent" had encouraged France to do the same thing. And at about the same time, NATO officials got rattled and asked that NATO itself should be made a nuclear power, Polaris strategic nuclear missiles under its own control. President Kennedy, happily, has let that request gather dust. with submarines and The West does not need an increase in total nuclear power, and NATO does not need strategic nuclear weapons any more than Canada needs, at the present, defensive nuclear weapons. NATO forces exist to defend Europe against a Rus- sian attack if U.S. nuclear weapons should fail to deter one. If the U.S. deterrent fails to work, it is inconceivable that a NATO deterrent would do so; and if war did break out, NATO nuclear weapons could do nothing except ensure the final catastrophe. There has been no suggestion that offensive nuclear weapons be based in Canada, but doubtless that would follow the nuclear arming of defensive missiles. The nuclear club is large enough. Ten Rules For Hunters The first hunting fatalities have already occurred, and the same dismal Fore being repeated. Again and again we are going to hear about the gun that nobody knew was loaded, the gun that was mishandled, the shots that were fired at an unseen target, the men mistaken for anything from bobwhites to bears. Ignorance of safety rules and care- less huriting habits can lead to murder in the woods. At least 98% of all hunt ing accidents each year could be avoided if every hunter could learn and observe the hunting laws which exist for a good purpose -- and the fundamentals of good gun handling and hunting tech- nique. The hunter's ten commandments must be rigidly enforced if we are to prevent accidental fatalities. Treat every gun with the respect due a loaded gun. Carry only empty guns into your car, camp or home. hye Gshavon Times T. L WILSON, Publisher and General Mansger €. GWYN KINSEY, Editer The Oshowa Timea combining The Oshawa Times (established 1871) end the Whitby Gezafte and Chronicle (estoblished ©» published daily (Sundays end statutory helidoys sxcepted) Members of Cenadian Daily Newspoper Publishers Association, The Canadien Press, Audit Bureou ef Circulation and the Ontarie Previnciel Dailies Asso- ciation. 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Circulation for the issue of March 30, 1961 17,363 Always be sure that the barrel and action are clear of obstruction Always carry your gun so that you can control the direction of the muzzle, even if you stumble. Be sure of your target before you pull the trigger. Never point your gun at anything you do not want to fKopt. Never leave unattended without unloaded it. your gun Never climb a tree or a fence with a loaded gun. . Never shoot at a flat hard surface or the surface of water ; A gun, like a car, should be manipu- lated only by a person in full control of his faculties. Other Editor's Views FAR TOO RISKY (W. L. Clark in Windsor Star) There have been some horrible crimes committed recently by hitch-hikers. Car drivers have stopped to help and have been killed for their pains. The only way to avoid this is to re- fuse always to pick up hikers. Some de- serving cases may be passed by, but they lose out because so many on the roads are waiting to rob someone. It used to be that motorists would stop to help someone change a tire or get the motor used this subterfuge to get someone to stop Then, the kindly one was robbed and sometimes murdered or criminally assaulted. It is like 50 many other things few spoil it for the many. started. But, too many The Bible Thought Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not.--Genesis 28:16 If we are in a humble frame of mind, God will hold communion with us, any time, any place. NOT AN EASY ROMANCE READERS' VIEWS Strong Defence Of Philosopher Dear Sir: After the cultural renaissance promised by the spate of letters on Mr. Gearin's criticism of our young musi- cians, it was disappointing that vour editorial on Berirand Rus- sell met a silence unequalled since '"'the burial of Sir John Moore". Please allow this lone- ly and unworthy writer space to express his views. Here is no de- fence of Russell, for the lamb does not defend the lion. First of all, since in Canada we do not have titles, Russell rates. good marks for spurning "Lord" and scorning "Earl", refusing to join "these bubbles made by breaths of kings", and for having made his own name. Bertrand, famous enough to earn a page and a half in the latest Encyclopedia Britannica. While you admit his past greatness, you assert, with a de- praved gentility, that the '"'elder- ly gentleman's" mind has gone, and submit as evidence of this, the undeniable facts that Rus sell refuses to accept the views of all the homogenized Jingo commentators, and actively rebels against the authorities Accepting this evidence, for the moment, it becomes clear that Russell's mind clouded over at an early age, for in 1914 he was fined 400 dollars for writing in the defence of a conscien- tious objector, 1918 saw him im- prisoned for six months for an anti-war article in the Tribunal. While in prison, he wrote a book on mathematics, which is a classic in this field Shortly after his release, he was invited to teach at Har- vard, but was refused a pass- port to the U.S. However, he managed fo reach that country later, and taught in several American universities. At the College of the City of New York, he was barred from teaching on account of his moral views, All before 1930. Returning to England, he lived simply, and earned his bread in journalism and the writing of such books as: 'ABC of Atoms" and "ABC of Rela- tivity", About a vear ago, he appear- ed on "Close-up", on the CBC (surely the best channel avail- able to Ontario viewers because of the effort to put on adult, in- telligent programs). Here was no misty mind; no sign of senile decay. Asked why he had moved from mathematics to philosophy, he replied that he had tried to find a faith or be- lief to live by, and he admitted, honestly, that he had not found nne. On why he had opposed the First 'World War, he said he thought, even now. that there was greater freedom in the Kaiser's Germany than any- where in the world today ex- cept Britain and, possibly the Scandinavian countries, Those who have found the faith that Russell's search fail- ed to reveal, and those who be. lieve that America has the only true freedom, may say your evi- dence is corroborated by these heresies, but this writer, after studying American writers from London to Marquand, and Mencken to Wylie, and listening daily to American TV commen- tators and politicians, does not agree that they -- the heresies show any decay of Russell's mind You say that Russell and his followers cause inconvenience, snarl traffic, and force the police to work. What heinous crimes! Now that prostitution has been legislated off the streets, and belting legalized, Russell might even have pre- vented a big lay-off of police. men. Bul, seriously, this trifling argument could have been used against Jesus on the occasion of the five loaves and two small fishes; or against Ghandi's pas- sive resistance; or the Ameri- can Revoluti ' said Washing- ton, \lisnot reaspn, it is not elo- quence -- it is force." Opposition government by speech, by the written word, by assembly, and even by force, has long been recognized in the British tradition. Indeed, it is part of our heritage. Like all before him who, in protest, labored for mortal good, Russell has not found a formula for polite rebellion. So sir, please do nol join the rabble of Babbittry that deni- grates the intellectuals; that calls them egg-heads because it prefers blockheads. This writer > likes. Oshawa; likes living here, but, while he does not confuse it with Paris or London, he would hate to see it reduced to the cultural level of the "village that voted the earth was flat" MINOR HAZLITT. Oshawa. CONGO FIGHTING Dear Sir: In view of the recent trouble in the Congo, in which it is said that President Moise Ts- hombe has declared his follow- ers were "determined to fight tc the last man" for their free- dom and independence, is it not about time the Diefenbaker government pulled our Cana- dian forces out of this hotbed of treachery and bloodshed? Our Canadian boys have been subjected to abuse and have suffered indignities, beatings at the hands of these people whom they have been asked to fight for and preserve their "freedom against aggression by the Com- munists." If an atomic war breaks out, what is the difference whether the Congo is Red or not? In an all-out nuclear war the world won't be fit to live in anyway for those who may be "lucky" enough to survive, We hear a great deal these days about the "undeveloped" countries of the world and the help they need. It seems to me that some of these undeveloped countries such as South Ameri- ca stand by in two world wars already, while the great pros- perous democracies fight the battles for the freedom of the world, and being killed off by the millions. I say that if the Commies want to take over Africa, let them do the fighting. From what we can see, they are quite welcome to it. Or if it is ta he Africa for Africans, then let all the whites get out. Brantford C. W, CHINNERY THANKS Dear Sir On behalf of the Oshawa Fair Board I wish to extend fo your paper our sincere apprec- iatien for the splendid coverage, helping to make this fair a suc- cess. RICHARD BRANTON President. Oshawa PARAGRAPHICAL WISDOM Now that schools have open- ed, watch out for school chil- dren en route fn and from school -- especially if they ara driving cars. "Nevada Has Water But It Can't Be Used Until Found." -- Austin (Nev) Reese River Reville. In these implausible fimes it is refreshing to coms across a logical statement like the foregoing. BYGONE DAYS 30 YEARS AGO R G. Geen, formerly of Guelph, was appointed organist and choir leader of Simcoe Street United Church. A party of 120 unemployed Oshawa men left for work in Northern Ontario construction camps. » Mrs. Frank Robson of Osha- wa was elecied vice-president of the Catholic Women's l.ea- gue, Toronto Archdiocesan Div- ision, at the 11th annual con- vention, A provincial travelling diag- nostic chest clinic visited Osh- awa and examined 118 persons suspected of having tubercu- losis. Christ Anglican Church cele- brated ifs third annivedsary by special services, with mission- ary' and lecturer, Ven. A. L. Fleming, Archdeacon of the Arctic, as guest preacher. E. G. Nichol, director of phy- sical education in the Oshawa Public Schools, was in charge of the third annual track and field day. Dr. C. S. Dickinson, Veterin- ary and Food Inspector, re- ported the suspicion that large quantities of "bootleg" milk were being sold in Oshawa. OTTAWA REPORT Big Concessions Asked Of Britain PATRICK NICHOLSON OTTAWA -- Britain has been described as the most lonely power in the world today. This description reflects the 11-to-1 vote of the recent Com- monwealth economic conference at Accra against Britain's hope to join the European Common Market; it also reflects the prob- ably mistaken view that the Eu- rupean nations will not welcome Britain into their community. Allogether there are many musunderstandings now piling up, not the least of which is that Canada is a picture of injured innocence. No doubt Europe would wel- come Britain into the new com- munity, with only slight doubts on the part of France who fears that her position as the leading partner may thereby be under- mined. But Britain is imposing certain conditions, two of which are altruistic millstones round her neck. She will seek special preference for exports from Commonwealth countries, and special treatment for British agriculture, and preferential tar- iffs to help her partners in the European Free Trade Associa- tion. ASKED TO HELP Reports filtering back here from Accra suggest that what the Commonwealth countries really seek from Britain is her promise to seek continuing fa- vorable treatment for their ex- vorts; thus Canada, Australia, Nigeria and all other Common- wealth countries would enjoy a backdoor access to the huge new European market. This would be wonderful for us; but it ap- pears that we and other Com- monwealth countries are asking Britain for a one-way trade pipeline. The basic reason why Britain now hopes to join the Common Market, with its present 165,- 000,000 consumers, is because she sees therein a far greater hope for expanded international trade than with the other Com- monwealth countries containing more than 500,000,000 inhabi- tants. This is not because the Commonwealth, with a standard of living which has further to rise than Europe's, does not seem likely to be at least as large a market for consumer and capital goods: it is because not one of the Commonwealth. countries is willing to offer Brit- ain any worthwhile prospect for freer entry of British goods, whilst the Common Market of- fers such entry free of all trade barriers. Mrs. H. Foote, president, and Mrs. J. Caunt, vice-presi- dent of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion, were appointed as delegates to attend the provincial convention of Ladies' Auxiliaries in St. Thom- as. Apple growers in Ontario and Durham Counties reported an exceptionally large crop of ex- cellent quality apples. The Canadian delegation at Accra, for instance, is reported to have turned down bluntly an unofficial enquiry whether Can- ada would now offer to Britain the same freedom of entry as Canadian exports now enjoy into Britain. TRADE IMBALANCE _ Britain, we must remember, is a small over-populated island, almost bereft of raw materials, incapable of producing enough food to support more than one- third of its population, and de- pending upon being able to sell overseas enough of its manufac- tured products to pay for the food and raw materials which it has to import. This it has been unable to do, consequently suf- fering recurring foreign ex- change crises. Typically, Canada sells to ; Britain goods worth half as much again as those we buy frem her. Yet despite this big balance in our favour, we have been less than generous in help. ing Britain to close the gap, or even in helping her to achieve + that needed and promised 15-per- cent switch in our exports. Re- cently, for example, we have taken steps to reduce Britain's earnings from the sale of wool- len goods to us, from her ex- ports of cars, and from her merchant navy earnings sn the Seaway. . 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