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oes She Oshawa Cimes ' Published by Canadian Newspapers Limited 86 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario T. L. Wilson, Publisher TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1965--PAGE 4 Oshawa Riding Member On Horns Of Dilemma Albert V. Walker, member of the Ontario Legislature for Oshawa riding, is learning the hard way that 'hack bench politicians often find themselves in a dilemma when their 'personal convictions have to be sacrificed to their loyalty to the party which they represent, Mr. "Walker has come under criticism from an officer of the Oshawa Dis- trict Labor Council for stating pub- licly that while he is strongly op- posed to the principle of compulsory ~- arbitration, he would not speak or vote against a government bill to enforce it in hospital labor disputes. Mr Walker wanted to speak his mind in the legislature on this sub- ject, but found that under the rules he could do so without voting against the government and this he could not bring himself to do, be- cause he is a firm supporter of the government. This is a modern appli- cation of the old saying "My party, may it always be right, but first of all my party." . Mr. Walker is not the first legis- lature member who has found him- self in this same dilemma. Indeed, we can recall cases in which mem- bers did vote against their own party in the legislature and found themselves given the cold shoulder. W. J. Stewart, former mayor of Toronto and MPP for Parkdale, once spoke and voted against his party's stand on the issue of com- pulsory pasteurization of milk. It was several years before he was given any consideration by his leader. Kelso Roberts spoke and voted against his party's bill to pro- vide a fund for compensation in accidents involving uninsured cars. It was not until there was a change in the party leadership that he was given recognition of his claims to a cabinet post. We can recall that when Mitchell Hepburn remained as provincial treasurer in the cabinet of the Hon. Gordon D. Conant, he made a fiery speech in the Legislature entirely opposed to the policies of his cabinet colleagues. The next day, a resigna- tion which had submitted six months before, but which had lain quiescent was accepted by Mr. Conant. These instances show that ad- vancement in political life, under our present system, means unwaver- ing support of the party's policies, no matter. how strongly an indivi- duel member may feel against them. That was the dilemma Mr. Walker faced, Whether he did the right thing or not is a matter which rests entirely with his own con- science Ceylon Election Upset One of the most - significant events for the free worl. in South- east Asia is the result of the gen- eral election in Ceylon. In that elec- tion, the extreme left wing govern- ment of Mrs. Sirimavo Bandaran- aike has suffered a crushing defeat. The anti-Communist elements in this island country have put out of office a government which was well on the way to becoming Communist, and which was seeking to identify itself with Communist China. She Oshawa Fimes T. L. WILSON, Publisher R. C. ROOKE, General Monoger Cc, J. MeCONECHY. Editor The Oshawe Times combining The Oshowa Times (established 1871) ond the Whitby Gozette ond Chronicle esteblished 1863) is published daily Sundays and Statutory holidays excepted) Members ef Conadian Daily Newspaper Publish- ers Association. The Cangdion Press, Audit Bureou - ef Cireuletion ond the Ontario Provincial Dailies Association. The Canadion Press is exciusivel entitied to the use of republication of al! ne despatched in the paper credited to it or to The Associated Press or Reuters, and elso the local news published therein. 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Ontario; The Commonwealth countries, in p. tiular will be greatly encour- aged. by the defeat of Mrs. Ban- daranaike's government, Among its acts which found disfavor in other Commonwealth circles were its efforts to destroy press freedom and take over control of the press, its seizure without compensation of British and U.S. oil interests, its moves towards closer relationship with Communist China, and its ineptitude which led the country into economic depression. All of the policies of the defeated government showed a trend towards the Communist philosophy. It was therefore a great victory for the freedom of the Singalese people when it was so decisively defeated in the recent general election. The trend towards closer associa- tion with Communism has_ been completely reversed by the free ex- pression of the will of the people. At a time when other areas of Southeast Asia are in the melting pot, and in danger of being swal- lowed up by the Communists, this Ceylon election result will do much to stiffen the resistance of other peoples against further intrusions by Communist powers PA SEP AEE I I ELIE ON TO I EE CS EE OE Ta, tl READERS WRITE... The Editor, The Oshawa Times. UNION MEMBERS' POLITICS: Dear Sir: A rather tragic fact is that a large number of other- wise good union members still tend to support one or the other of the old line parties. This in spite of the pitifully substandard record of either on our behalf, and indeed quite contrary to al- most all leadership urgings. Why? Is it the instinctive re- sentment of advice? Is it the natural tendency to avoid change? Is it deep-rooted ances- tral influence? Is it lack of con- fidence in our ability? Is it self- ish and narrow complacency? It' probably all these and more, One reason not readily admit- ted is our tragic snobbery. It is a psychological and sociological fact that people tend to identify themselves with those supposed- ly higher social groups, to which they subconsciously (or other- wise) would like to belong, rath- er than with those to which by circumstance they are a part. Many create the illusion of be- ing something more than a fac- tory worker, they wouldn't be caught dead carrying a lunch box for example or avoid tell- tale work togs outside the plant. Another known _ sociological fact is a man is a product of custom and behaviour; charac- teristics, which result in a some- what conservative (small c) population, basically opposed to change. The what was good enough for their fathers is good enough for them types, Although willing to accept acquired im- provement in their conditions, they seem reluctant to encour- age or contribute to such. When it comes to voting or supporting matters political, many union members doggedly subscribe to policies, if there are any, of the two larger parties. Their choice between these two may fluctuate, but never commits them in any way, as there isn't any appre- ciative difference to speak of. They have, in effect, success- fully managed to again avoid making any real decision or choice. Many unionists appear to lack the proper objectivity to analyze their own problems. They seem to think this can be done only by the so-called professionals. Even the "'labor-dominated?" New Democratic Party has in truth a generous proportion of lawyers, doctors, teachers, en- gineers, clergymen, and social workers in the ranks of leader- ship. This is not being critical, but merely pointing out the "passing of the buck" of our people generally in such mat- ters, The NDP has recognized the needs of our society -- of which labor is by no means a small part -- and has viewed such with a broad and democratic perspective. They have been in the forefront of the battle for public hospital insurance, public medical insurance, proper legal aid, improved labor standards, abolition of capital punishment, portable and increased pensions, humanization of divorce laws, promotion of sane defence pol- icies, and greater educational opportunity; while repeatedly drawing attention to the social problems caused by unemploy- ment and which are inherent in automation, In view of the New Demo- cratic Party's vigorous activily in the foregoing areas of public need -- with their admirable maintenance of parliamentarian ethics and dignity, it is incred- ibly absurd that this political party has not attracted greater support from our union mem- bers. This pathetic state of af- fairs is an indictment of the political apathy and ignorance of the Canadian electorate gen- erally. Yours very truly, STEVE MELNICHUK 75 Alexandra Street Oshawa SMOG AREA NOT CLEAR IF THERE CAN BE ANY LIFE HERE oR NOT VALLEY OF DESOLATION AREA SCARRED BY BILL BOARD JUNGLES AND AuTo JUNKYAROS IF THE MOON TOOK PICTURES OF US New Slant On Canadian Constitution Changes By CY FOX Canadian Press Staff Writer Two prominent men of busi- ness, one of French and the other of English background, have some harsh «words to de- scribe the Fulton-Favreau for- mula for constitutional amend- ments, In a new book, Marcel Fari- bault and Robert M. Fowler say the formula is too complicated and liable to create chaos. It contains a draft for a new Canadian constitution -- sug- gested as a basis for federal- provincial negotiations on the subject. The work of the October 1964 conference that agreed on the Fulton - Favreau formula (named for former Conserva- tive justice wegen Davie Ful- ton and the y¥ésent Liberal minister, Guy Fabreau) would not.be wasted if a constitution- making parley were called, the authors say. The 1964 YEARS AGO 20 YEARS AGO March 30, 1945 Chaplain Douglas W. Turnbull and Lieut. Joseph E.. Walsh of Oshawa were mentioned in des- patches for gallantry in action. principles can be Wing Commander Rod, Mac- Innes, chief public relations officer of the RCAF, was ap- pointed to the public relations staff of General Motors. Thirteen members of the 4th Oshawa Boy Scout troop were presented with their King's Scout badges. 35 YEARS AGO March 30, 1930 Mr. McIntyre Hood appear- ed as a witness for the Cana- dian Legion. before a_ parlia- mentary committee on veter- ans affairs in Ottawa. Lt.-Col. K. C. Hodgins was appointed commanding officer of the Ontario Regiment, as successor to Lt.-Col. H, E. Smith. ' GOOD EVENING By Jack Gearin Regional Planning Board Nears Reality The proposed regional plan ning board appears to be muck closer today to the land of real- ity, at long last. There are pitfalls and al least one hurdle remains -- the City of Oshawa could renege on that 63 percent of the total cost pay- ment (approximately $22,000), but that's unlikely if Council's .nicipalities - of a joint planning area beyond "a few weeks'. The new planning area will represent as act of prepared- ness for the industrial expan- sion, that is almost certain to come this way. It-can serve all areas, especially bordering mu- such as Whitby Township and Whitby Town with Hindsight is easier to come hy than foresight, but City of Oshawa Study of Civic Administration, (better known as Gordon these points most forcefully in several passages, starting with the following page one introduc- didn't the August, 1962 the Woods, emphasize Report) The partments parks tinion It's matter officially in open Council. For Austerity cation periody for two civic de- board of works and asx proposed by the to eheer yet must be. resolved too early the sake of the City's program, which has attitude has been properly as- sessed herein The urgent need for such a board has been amply. express- ed in high official circles -- then don't forget Premier John Robarts' blunt admonition of several weeks ago on the sub- ject. He said that the Province might tighten upon its grant to municipalities that don't get into line on. such matters and reach accord with their neigh- boring municipalities Many months of detailed plan- ning behind closed doors have preceded the progress made to date, as was pointed out here recently by.John Pearson, of the Community Planning branch, Department of Municipal Af- fairs following his meetings with members of the six area councils and planning boards. He could see no reason why Municipal Affairs Minister J. W $pooners might delay approval mutual expansion problems. NO CO-ORDINATION Following is an excerpt from a news item in The Oshawa Times, March 24, 1965, under heading: WORK DUPLICATION AT CITY HALL: "There is. duplication of work in city departments, Alderman Gordon Attersley last night told members of City Council. "There is duplication and there has been for years and nothing has been dor. about it," he said after presenting his re- port on 'Senior personnel over- time' "Alderman Attersley recom- mended that Council 'consider designating or appointing an of- ficial to be responsible for meth- ods and procedures to ensure that we realize the full capacity of our staff and eliminate dupli cation of work and improve co- obbjination'," tory remark: "Major problems encountered in the present ad- ministration were: lack of co- ordination between civic depart- mente co: Why is there still poor co- ordination at City Hall some 214 years after the report and, spe- cifically, what would be the dif- ference between the proposed 'methods and procedures'? man and a director of operations (which latter office is now in jeopardy of being dispensed with)? There are troublesome ques- tions that must disturb even the casual City Hall observer who must suspect that Council is on another merry-go-round, FIRM STAND City Council's majority has taken a firm stand, temporarily at least, on gne thing They're ed to longer va- ' which we | taken quite a beating, it is to be hoped that the majority does not waver in its stand There is much to be said pro arid con in the dispute, yet one fact stands out -- such conces- sions for two departments would only open the gates wide for all departments The annual staggering cost to the overburdened taxpayer is not difficult to imagine. Auster- ity is a word too frequently kicked around, ridiculed at the municipal level -- here is an ex- cellent chance for elected repre- sentatives to give it a new and revered meaning. To refuse the department's' request would be tantamount to courting political disfavor with a large and jnfluential vote block, true; yet a much larger and more influential block could be irked if the ball bounced the other way «4 Let's stand firm boys. applied to the new constitution. "The next conference might well begin by declaring that, for the time being, the existing BNA (British North .America) Act is the Canadian constitution and is entirely under Canadian control." Mr. Faribault is the French- speaking president of the Trust General du Canada, a major Quebec-based trust company. Mr. Fowler is president of the Canadian Pulp and Paper Asso- ciation and the Newsprint Asso- ciation of Canada. BET OF CANADA Their suggested constitution would give the 10 provinces a chance to exist as distinct en- tities while uniting for specific punposes under the one central government. Hence their title which afso suggests a "wager"' that Canada can survive its cur- rent troubles. Their draft, written in the classic tradition of its United States counterpart, would in- clude a bill of rights, part of which would guarantee French and English as Canada's "'offi- cial federal languages." They call for a widely-repre- sentative Senate of 96 members instead of the present 102, with extra supervisory and study duties to perform, and a Com- mons of 242 instead of the pres- ent 265. The Supreme Court should be boosted with "'ad hoc justices" for particular cases such as those involving Quebec civil law, and it should bring in the chief justices of the provinces for settlement of constitutional questions, they suggest. "We want to have both a Strong federal government and strong provincial governments, all of them with legislative pow- ers that they can appropriately and effectively use." JURISTS WOULD DECIDE For this purpose, 'exclusive jurisdiction over a defined list of legislative powers" should be given the federal and provincial governments. There would be no assignment of residuary powers, as under the BNA Act, but rather "'juris- diction over any new subjects POINTED PARAGRAPHS The experts who are trying to tell us what kind of a year 1965 is going to be should first come to an agreement on what kind of a year 1964 was. A newspaper reports that a camel is trained never to pass another came! ahead of it. Many race-track punters. believe that a lot of horses must have been similarly trained. TODAY IN By THE CANADIAN PRESS March 30, 1965... The 15th Amendment to the U.S... Constitution was ratified 95 years ago today ~in 1870 -- declaring that "the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous con- dition of servitude."' Ratifi- cation of the amendment was secured by requiring conquered southern states to accept it before being re- admitted to Congress 1746--The Spanish painter. Francesco Goyay Lucientes was born 1867 -- The treaty of the \laskka Purchase was signed, turning "t over requiring legislative action can decided by judicial inter- pretation." As for bilingualism, it pro- vides "our great chance for a separate national identity, our opportunity to be something dif- ferent and special among the nations of the world." Thus, when a French-speaking minority outside Québec has grown to 2 per cent of the population of a particular prov- ince, 'the use of the French language in official provincial business should be established and should continue unless and until the proportion falls below 10 per cent of the population." WANT NEW START A new constitutional start is necessary, say Mr. Faribault and Mr. Fowler, They repudiate the idea of "tinkering with the clauses of the BNA Act." The "complicated nature" of the Fulton-Favreau formula in- dicates "it is inadequate to achieve. a new and. suitable Canadian constitution." } MAC'S MUSINGS It seems 'stark. madness That so much money and Effort and the resources Of our modern science Should keep on working So hard to create and Expand the means by which The human race can bring About its own destruction, It would appear that mankind Is determined to destroy Itself by thé creation and Use of diabolical forces Through which the various Ideologies hope to attain Supremacy over all others, Regardless of the knowledge That the use of these new Forces can destroy the world, It is useless to think That after a nuclear war There could be a -world Of everlasting peace, as Some seem to suggest when They look far ahead, but For the immediate future They look upon peace as An unattainable ideal, If we are to ensure that We can achieve freedom From warfare in our time, Rather than at some date In the distant future After most of the world Has been laid desolate, Then our leaders need to Really take hold of the Problem of reconciling All the differences which Divide the world into Opposing armed camps and Lead it on towards war --Mar. 30, 1965, HISTORY from Russian to U.S. owners ship for $7,200,000 in gold. First World War Fifty years ago today--in 1915 -- the German armies gave up their siege of Osso- wetz in Poland and massed troops near Ghent for a new offensive in Belgium; the French captured the village of Jeudicourt, near St. Mi- hiel. Second World War Twenty-five years ago to- day--in 1940--the Japanese set up a puppet government over China, under Wang Ching-wei, in Nanking; and Reuters estimated 128 Ger- man and 47 British aircraft had been destroyed in com- bat since the start of the war. OTTAWA REPORT Views Expressed On Death Penalty -- By PATRICK NICHOLSON OTTAWA -- The "bleeding hearts" have launched a mas- sive campaign of sympathy, aimed at persuading our mem- bers of Parliament to vote to abolish the death penalty for wil- ful murder when Prime Minis- ter Pearson introduces this sub- ject in Parliament. Johnny Canuck doesn't feel very strongly about this, A re- cent poll showed one in ten with no opinion, and six favouring re- tention of the death penalty. But, as in the public debate about the flag last year, the mi- nority in favor of a change is much more vocal; it seems likely that, unless that majority raises its voice, once again our "'democratic" government. will move against the will of the ma- jority. Personally, I consider that there are much more important angles in the field of wilful mur- der than whether or not a con- victed murderer should be ex- ecuted, The first point, I believe, is that Johnny Canuck: wants an assurance of individual safety in our community. He wants to feel sure that his little daughter can safely be permitted to walk home alone from school -- in summer afternoon or equally in winter's early darknéss--without fear that one day she will not reach home and, after a night of desperate anxiety and frantic search, her torn and multilated body will be found in a gravel pit. EASY MONEY HAS PRICE Equally, Johnny Canuck wants to feel assured that his wife can go to the bank to cash his pay cheque without the risk that some masked thug, seeking money at gunpoint rather than by his daily labor, will accident- ally shoot her in the fracas which he causes. In the last 10 years, 1,901 Ca- nadians have died unnatural deaths caused wilfully or acci- dentally by others--in addition to the much higher number QUEEN'S PARK Tags slaughtered on our highways. In those same 10 years, only 99 of the killers have been arrested by our police and sentenced by our judges; of those, no less than 75 have been exempted from the prescribed course of law by our prime ministers, Very soon the first of those convicted killers will become eligible to be released into so- ciety on parole. No convicted murderer has been executed in Canada since 1962. How cynical will it be for Prime Minister Pearson to ask Parliament whether capital pun- ishment should be abolished in law, when he has thus already abolished it in practice himself? But far more important, when 1,901 homicides in 10 years have resulted in only 24 killers pay- ing the prescribed penalty, is the question of strengthening the preventive and investiga- tory sections of our police forces, and improving our laws, to protect life. LIFE IS SACRED "It is wrong to take the life of a convicted murderer; life is given by God and should not be taken by man." Thus speak the bleeding hearts. I agree with their words. But I apply them to the disregarded victims rather than to their slayers. The purpose of the law is to protect the community primar- ily. It will not do that by re- moving the deterrent and by turning killers loose again. 'The punishment of life.imprisonment should mean incarceration until death, nothing less. What protection can the gov- ernment offer to our police and especially to prison wardens, if the death penalty is abolished? A "lifer would enjoy continu- ous open season on his wardens. My heart bleeds too. But for our worthy police and patient wardens, for innocent victims and especially for their rela- tions; not for the deliberate cold- blooded and specifically armed slayer. Filibuster Likely On Medicare Bill By DON 0'HEARN TORONTO -- The biggest storm in 15 years is in prospect for this session. __It has been clear for some time that the opposition is pre- paring for a mighty battle on medical care. ' This. was evident as soon as Premier Robarts confirmed he would be bringing in a program based on private insurance. But recently it has been ap- parent that the battle should be a really mammoth one. Now it seems almost certain there will be. filibuster, And if this proves true, it will make the fight over Bill 99 last year look like a tea party. In recent times there has been only one attempted filibuster in this house. That was in 1948 when the op- position parties ganged up on the government's Charitable Gifts Act. It was. called off when there was assurance of a modification of the government's position. NO MODIFICATION Presumably, however, no modification could be expected this time, which means the fight could be very long, and grow very bitter, - Just how long the opposition would, or could, keep a filibus- ter going is a matter of conjec- ture, It can be expected there will be some public criticism if it were to last any length of time. We are in a mood today to have short tempers with parlia- ments which "waste time' and with parliamentarians who "ob- struct". : If this criticism grew strong enough the filibuster probably would be called off. 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There is a debate, a vote which the government automat- ically wins, and the issue is for- gotten. The only way to give anything weight when the opposition 'is strongly opposed is to keep it before the public for a prolonged period. This is where the fili- buster comes in, and it can be a worthwhile tool. BIBLE "Behold God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will He help the evil doers." Job 8:20. Those who live like the devil can expect no favors from God. © All or part can be prepaid at any time without notice or penalty For a FREE brochure on SUPERIOR mortgages, write, phone or visit the SUPERIOR office nearest you THE REALTY DIVISION OF ' SUPERIOR CREDIT CORPORATION LTD. 17 SIMCOE ST. N.. 725-6541 Daily to 5:30 p.m; Friday te 8.00 p.m.; Other evenings by appointment. 31 SUPERIOR offices to serve you