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Oshawa Times (1958-), 16 Jul 1966, p. 4

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|| Bee | She Oshawa Sines Published by Canadian Newspapers Limited 86 King St. E., Oshawo, Ontario T. L. Wilson, Publisher SATURDAY, JULY 14 1044 PAGEA City Council Courageous Or Canny On Parkway? City council may well be open to criticism on many matters but mak- ing a hasty decision concerning the Centennial Parkway'can hardly be one of them. Last July opinion was the decision to proceed with the multi-million dollar proposal would be made by the fall of 1965. Actual- ly, the parkway plan has been ac- cepted "in principle' by council since the comprehensive Damas - Smith traffic report was presented in 162. And, in the last 10 or 12 months the news reports of opposition argu- ments, council discussions and tech- nical explanations relating to the parkway have been voluminous. The proposal has been thoroughly thrashed. Today, if a quiet inter- lude were permitted, an objective review would show the basic prom- ise remains unchanged: The ex- pressway will be required to handle traffic; no acceptable alternative to the Creek Valley route has been found; provision is being made for conservation considerations in the area. Council's conduct of the city's business in regard to what has be- come a highly-controversial has been in keeping with prescribed procedure. Council members have rightly recognized they are not ex- perts in engineering and have con- sulted professional opinion on which issue they have based their judgments, They have also entertained and in- vestigated the views of those in the city opposing the parkway. Finally, accepting the responsiblity given to them by the electorate they made their decision. Indications now are the parkway will become a prime civic election campaign issue. Such a prospect cannot be construed as a threat. That's what elections are for -- to permit citizens to pass judgment on the actions on those they have chosen to represent them. If it pro- duces a strong slate of conscientious candidates to contest council seats it will be all to the good, If there is a danger in an election being fought on one main issue it can come through pressure groups committed on one civic question gup- porting candidates concerned, and perhaps conversant, only with the one matter. If the parkway is a problem, it is but one of many fac- ing civic government, A_ protest vote does not necessarily choose representatives broadly versed in civie affairs. Meanwhile it cannot be ascertain- ed until the election is held if, in making a decision at this time on a matter on which such widely diver- gent views have been so strongly expressed, council members have been courageous ,.. or canny. Teachers Help In Africa A Canadian Press report from Ottawa tells us that 28 Canadian teachers have gone to Africa help under-qualified native teach- ers. Since the program is sponsored by the Canadian Teachers' Federa- tion and not the government, it is one worthy of more public recogni- tion than it has received. The money to carry out this worthwhile project is contributed by provincial teachers' organiza. tions. Since it was started in 1962, teachers have contributed $300,000 to send 80 members of the profes- sion to Africa for the summer. to She Oshawa Times T. L, WILSON, Publisher &. C. PRINCE, General Manager C, J. MeCONECHY, Editor The Oshowa Times combining The Oshawa Times yestablished 1871) and the Whitby Gazette ond shronicle (established 1863) is published daily \Sundoys ond Statutary holidays excepted) Members of Canadian Daily Newspaper Publish- ers Association, The Conadian Press, Audit Bureau of Circulation and the Ontario Provincial Dailies Association. 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Attention is drawn by The Guelph Mercury to the fact the importance of the contribution made this way by the teachers cannot be un- in derestimated. Education is one of the main doors to a better life for people in underdeveloped countries and a higher standard of living. And the problems of education in such countries are enormous. While each of the Canadians serving in Africa this summer has at least one university degree, many of the teachers they. will be helping have not completed high school. And for the African teachers, achieving as much as they have has undoubtedly meant hardship and sacrifice for them. Speaking at a farewell dinner, External Affairs Minister Paul Martin noted the contribution being made by the teachers and stressed also another important aspect of the project. Apart from recognizing their duty, the Canadian teachers, he said, will gain a sense of adven- ture and personal satisfaction, The Mercury. also notes those who serve in this way that come with a new and broader outlook on life and greater understanding. And what the Canadian teacher gains from his experience is transmitted to the students who in turn can only benefit. Maiev TOO MUCH US. IT'S LATEST IN SAFETY CARS -- FULLY AUTOMATIC CRAVEN" INFLUENCE SAY MAJORITY OF CANADIANS By The Canadian Institut (World Copyrigh An ever increasing ratio of way of life is being States. Today almost this. way as compared U.S. Most concern over southern neighbors comes hand, only a bare majority in being influenced too much by majority The question "Do you think +»-not being influenced too much twice to a d this Too much influenced No, not too much .. Undecided influenced as from the Canadian way of treetereereeenes 219 e of Public Opinion t Reserved) people think the Canadian too much by the United many adults (53%) feel ecade ago when 27% said 27% influence was too dominant. growing from. our the West. On the other Ontario (52%) feei are the U.S.A. and less than a influence we (49%) in the Maritimes. life by the U.S.A?" is, or is TODAY 590 53% 36 seeneeeee 11 97% 100% The regional statistics are as follows: Tota East Too much influenced 49 No, not too much ...... 38 Undecided: ..ss..cccceeee. 13 100%, U Thant Likel Opposing Posi By ARCH MacKENZIE Canadian Press Staff Writer U Thant is only the. third secretary - general the United Nations has had--and the first non-European--and he may also be the first to retire after one five-year term next November. It is becoming increasingly plain that Thant's opposition to the American position in Viet Nam is the reason for his anticipated decision, U.S. President Johnson does not heed much of Thant's ad- vice but the United States, other major powers and even the So- viet Union seem to be agreed that Thant should stay on Good men are hard to find, and perhaps especially now when the UN seems to be back in the doldrums as a world force for peace and understand- ing after the brief triumph in settling the Indian - Pakistani war. TAVELLED WIDELY In any event, Thant has been travelling extensively, including ealls in recent months on Presi- l Quebec Ontario West % 56% 52% 60% 31 38 30 13 10 10 100% 100% %, wy y To Retire, tion Of U.S. dent de Gaulle of France, who, while no great admirer of the UN, sees eye to eye with Thant on a number of things Thant also is heading for Moscow this summer -- his fourth visit there, and this will complete visits to all the big UN powers in the last six months, including Canada The manner in which he was received last in Washington is symbolic of the somewhat Strained relations' that persist with the U.S That was before Thant ex- pressed '"'deep regret" at the U.S. decision to step up bomb- ing in North Viet Nam--in a war which Thant has called 'one of the most barbarous. .. in history." DID NOT TALK Johnson, as is his habit at limes, in mid-June suddenly in- vited all UN heads of missions to a White House reception ard carried Thant to Washington for the event by special jet plane and limousine. 100% RNR EMR es eT QUEBEC EDITORS COMMENT WHITE PAPER COMMENDED Arbitrary, Artificial Overplayed In CBC This is a selection of ed- itorials on current topics, translated from the French- language press of Canada, Montreal Le Deyoir -- The first extracts. we have re- ceived of the white paper on broadcasting tabled in the House of Commons strike us favorably. The white paper contains a good number of very sensible proposals The authors opt for a real strengthening of the present Board of Broadcast Govern- ors, but for a strengthening that at the same time pre- serves the necessary identity of the two principal agents of the system, that is the CBC and the private sector Under terms of the white paper, the BBG would for the first time be invested with real authority. On the other hand, the CBC would not become a simple ward of the BBG. It would keep its distinct and autonomous ex- istence. . . . As for the pri- vate stations, they will have to expect, under a revitalized BBG, more rigorous require- ments . The first effect of the paper will be to give a hand white lo the system again. . . . Pro- vided that the quality of the eventual nominations to the to BBG follows closely the spirit the of the white paper, it could tion be that this document will bring a valid solution to a problem which people be- lieved had become insoluble, Even if it is important to create as soon as possible an impartial authority which can effectively regulate all the field of broadcasting, the No, 1 problem lies elsewhere. It is in the health of the syst- em's principal organization, me CBO During recent years, the po- sition of the CBC has been seriously weakened. Govern- ments and. Parliament have shown themselves both very demanding and very parsi- monious with respect to it . In the public eye, the CBC enjoys far less prestige formerly. . . . In the very inside of the organiza- tion, the events of recent months have revealed the ex- istence of grave malaises. ._, For looking .at these At things from the outside, a first reform indispensable The higher levels of the CBC of sist of and than one must be reorganized in such a way as to bring them closer the content will consist of naming to the head of the CBC men capable directing it and administratively, .. . Another reform would con- management centres of production.-A third reform would longer range but much more fundamental. It would consist rethinking rhythm of such a way as to eliminate progressively and artificial elements which have gained a disproportion- ate importance. . , Ryan (July 5-6) Montreal La Presse minister of immigration, Jean Marchand, has indirectly furnished some eloquent traction has for immigrants this Canada has persons who entered th@ country as visite acce| linked to of produc- . The /true solution concerns ment know ors they Stay yet fy the It situa class intellectually bringing the higher closer to much be of the objectives the CBC in whic the arbitrary abou We --Claude cony whic - The citizenship and It know the at- open always details on our country that time, he revealed, more than 20,000 without legal status hope take man "Moreover," added, do not liberal authorities "tighten lo be hay- yrs and who want sted as immigrants ing presented official requests to this effect to the depart- the minister "an additional un- yn number of other visit- doubtless expected that will be permitted to here, but they have not presented requests i is important that tion regarding both es be straighten¢d out the as soon as possible. The lat- ter have until July 25 t6 sub- mit their request. Are there many countries h let foreigners who en- tered as visitors wander t their land for months? think so. Such a attitude involves eniences and dangers h Mr. Marchand did not ine fail to emphasize could be that the Mun- singer affair and other lesser- yn incidents helped to the eyes of immigration It seemed to them the moment had come to the screw."" Let us that in doing so thes into account all the hu factors involved. ¥ LOA AOLEO GLO NAME PEDAL CANADA'S STORY ae LLM ALPX_E LAO OLA ALLE LAS SALE? sae ane rags Land Let By Lottery BY BOB BOWMAN When the American Revolu- tionary War ended in 1783 the complexion of Canada chan- ged, to a halance between French and English speaking population. Thousands of Unit- ed Empire Loyalist poured in- to Nova Scotia, which then included New. Brunswick, while many .others gathered at Sorel, Machiche and St. Jean in the province of Quebec. Most for- tunate of all were those who chose rich farm lands on the Niagara peninsula or settled between there and Windsor It might be said that Brit- ish arrogance brought onthe war, but British sympathy for it sufferers was generous, More than $30 million was dis- tributed to the Loyalist to help them get started in Ca- nada. On July 16, 1783, Gov- ernor Haldimand received roy- al instructions to grant lands to the newcomers Every head of family was entitled to 100 acres with ex- tra 50 acres for every memb- er of the family, Single men got 50 acres, non commis- sioned officers 200, field offic- ers 1,000 captains 700 and staff officers 500 acres, \ great deal of the holdings were distributed by lotteries which would be: illegal today. Drees netomat vertu By THE CANADIAN PRESS July 16, 1966... The last czar Nicholas Ul, was killed 48 years ago today--in 1918~ by Bolshevik -- revolutiona- ries. Nicholas, his wife Alexandra, and their chil- dren had been confined at the outbreak of the 1917:rev- olution, and were moved to a cellar in Ekaterinburg in Anri!l the There they were shot by lo- cal Bolsheviks, who feared the imminent capture of the city by advancing Czech and White Russian forces, "he killings ended the Ro- menoy dynasty which had ru'ed Russia since 1613. 1931--Haile Selassie pro- claimed Ethiopia's first constitution 1945 --The first atomic bomb was exploded in the New Mexico desert, First World War Fifty years ago today--in 1916--Gen. Nivelle launched a French counter-attack at Verdun along the Meuse, advancing near Fleury and Thiaumont; Rome an- nounced heavy fighting in the Posina sector. Second World War Twenty-five years ago to- day -- in 1941.--- the RAF raided Rotterdam, putting 17 ships out of action and damaging five others; the Japanese cabinet of Pre- mier Prince Fuminaro Ko- noye resigned; Russian planes bombed oilfields at Ploesti, Romania. July 17, 1966... First World War Fifty years ago today--in 1916 -- British forces drove deep into the third line of German Somme defences, taking Ovillers and La Boi- selle; a Russian advance southwest of Lutsk forced the Germans to retire be- yond the Lipa River Second World War Twenty-five years ago to- day -- in 1941 -- German planes raided Hull, Eng- land; the RAF bombed Pa- lermo, Sicily; Gen, Franco broadcast a warning to the Americas to stay out of the war political .commissars were restored to power in the Red Army. TT] of Russia, following vear, The Loyalists drew their lots by dipping into a hat. The tickets had to be kept as evi- dence of ownership because le- gal documents were not distri- buted for a number of years. Some of the original lottery tickets are still available as family heirlooms. By the end of 1783 it was estimated that 30,000 loyalsists has landed in Nova Scotia. They increased the population along the Saint John River val- ley so much that New Bruns- wick was made a_ separate province the following year. The Loyalists predicted that Saint John would become one of the greatest centers of of trade in the world, and would surpass New York. Things weren't that easy. In fact conditions were so bad for a time that Nova Scotia was called 'Nova Scarcity". OTHER EVENTS ON JULY 16: 1647--Lake St. John discover- ed by Father de Quen 1755--General Monckton captu- red Fort Beausejour 1923--Saskatchewan 1759--Shells from Wolfe's guns set Upper Town Quebec on fire 1792--Governor Simcoe divided Upper Canada into dis- tricts and counties 1830--Quebec amended constit- ution to allow naturaliz- ed citizens to sit in the Council and Assembly 1842--Last tariff framed by Britain for Canada 1849--Richard Blanshard appoin- ted first governor of Van- couver Island, He did not arrive there until the following year. 1860--New Westminster, B.C., incorportated as a city 1866--Charlottetown badly da- maged by fire 1885--Lord Revelstoke saved C.P.R. financially. The Mountain in B.C. is call- ed after him, voted for government control of li- quor 1926--Canada refused U.S, in- vitation to develop the St. Lawrence from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic. rt READERS WRITE UNHAPPY TRAVELLER Mr, Editor: Oshawa certainly needs a decent and modern railway station. In this car ridden .city, the railway travelling public, bus travelling public seem to be the last portion of the public to be studied. Certainly a bus route to the new station should be a necessity considering the far west of the city where it planned. Although I guess land is the answer to that problem. Some time ago I travelled from Montreal by train, 3:30 p.m, to 10 p.m. The restaurant could not change a travellers cheque, and another lady could not get a $10 bfll changed. Hence no drink or refreshment for all those hours. Last week I again travelled from Montreal after a_ ship's voyage, having bought a return ticket to Oshawa last April, $6.10 to Montreal, and $8.10 return for July. Boarding the train I had to pay $1.40 more on the return, the conductor explaining different days, dif- ferent fares. My idea is the dis- tance is the same. I remarked: "No wonder the train is prac- tically empty." I always travel by coach except after a shp's voyage. I loathe the Canadan trains in more ways than one. KE. Davies SPEED LIMIT DECRIED Mr. Editor: As a citizen and taxpayer of this city, I feel it's time I spoke out on the tactics and policies used by our police department, and city council. While driving home from church one Sunday morning quite recently, I was stopped and charged with speeding on Stevenson Rd. south. The offi- cer stated he clocked me at 38 mph on radar. I might point out I made no argument on the over 30 mph implied here. This is the second time, under almost the same circumstances I have been picked up here (at the south end of the Shopping Centre) on the same charge. This is a good area to pick up speeders especially after they have come down the hill while coming from the south, as a vehicle tends to gain speed here, This was the manner in which I was picked up the first time It was stated to me by an officer of the Police Depart- ment, that they sometimes push traffic through this area at speeds of 40 mph and over. He also said that he thought the speed limit here should be 40 or 45 mph, but City Council set the limits. If this is the case, it seems to me the Police De- partment are certainly follow- ing a "double barreled" policy. Sometimes 40 mph in this area is just fine, while next time around, anything over 30. mph is a major offence and calls for drastic action. I feel it's high time the Police Department learned the mean- ing of the word justice and practiced it more. Meanwhile City Council could well follow the examples of good respon- sible councilmen in other On- tario cities, by stopping playing politics, and setting more jus- tifiable speed limits .in area's like Stevenson's Road South. Sincerely, Larry Hannak HUMANE SOCIETY Mr. Editor, I would like to put in a few words in reference to our Hu- mane Society. I have read where others have done so. The Humane Society realizes that the public does not know too much about the work and serv- ice it receives from _ this Society. This is why once in a while, we like to give a little information. The Oshawa Times has been kind enough to print these articles for us, which we are grateful for and I speak for all the Society when I say thank you. To you, Mr. and Mrs. Public: We all know, there are hun- dreds and more organizations for our children and still more for different diseases, sports, etc., which we all very happily give to, surely we could find room in our hearts for one more on the long list -- The Humane Society (SPCA), All these animals we cannot do without, therefore, we must take care of them. The cat, the places we live in would be run- ning away with rats and mice and other rodents, the farmer, seed stores, granaries, indus- try, etc. Many cats have saved the lives of people, they are ACCORDING TO BOYLE .. By HAL BOYLE NEW YORK (AP)--Things columnist might never know it he dian't open nis mau: If you're taking your wife to Las Vegas, be sure she isn't wearing moccasins . . . Women in flat shoes, a survey found, could play the slot ma- chines for four hours, those in high heels wore out in 2% hours. Speaking of high-heel shoes, King Louis XIV of France is credited with making them himself . The pint-sized monarch wore a red pair at court functions to make him- se'f look more. impressive, How to make yourself s0- cially more popular: Drink- ing sweet milk will eliminate breath odors caused by eat- ing onions ... . Gulping lots of black coffee helps if you've indulged in garlic - flavored foods, (But if you've had two gin martinis, taking two more made with vodka won't do a thing to leave you breathless, They're more likely to leave you dizzy.) You think you've heard of everyhing? . . . Word comes from Hollywood that some zanies there are having "come as your favorite dis- ease' parties Sounds more like Greenwich Village. Folklore: Fishing improves when the dogwood blossoms . . . If it rains on Monday, it'll rain at least three days . . If a girl going through the woods picks up a crooked stick, she will later marry a worthless man... A young girl overly fond of cats will wind up as an old maid. Beatniks are proud of their beards, but gentlemen who sported them in the 17th and 18th centuries were just as vain... They wore cumber- some cardboard boxes to bed to protect their ¢hin whiskers from being warped during sleep. It was W. C. Handy, the jazz musician and composer, who observed: 'Life is some- thing like this trumpet. If you don't put anything in it, you don't get anything out. And that's the truth." YEARS AGO 25 YEARS AGO, July 16, 1941 Hon. Gordon Conant, Attor- ney-General of Ontario, said here that more tankers should be released to transport gaso line and oil to Britain. Crops in Ontario County an below. average because of drg weather. 40 YEARS AGO, duly 16, 1926 Ontario Malleable Iron Co. -- Oshawa's oldest industry which dates back-to 1872 -- reports its most successful year. More than, 500 men on payroll and this number will be increased soon, Alex Neilsen of Trenton has been appointed yardmaster of the Oshawa Railway replacing Thomas Wilson who, due to ill health, has been granted leave of absence. very devoted if used properly. Cats kill birds you say, that is true, but did you. know that the smallest per cent of birds are killed by cats, and they are more often baby birds or sick ones that cannot fly. It's the boys and arrows, BB guns, sprays we use on lawns and flowers and the human being that kills the majority of our birds. What would we do with- out our dogs? The police use them, we have them for our own. protection, our wonderful Seeing Eye dog for the blind, our dogs that go to war, they are in the wars that are going on today, We have so many things to thank animals for, domestic and wild. These are only a few reasons of many why we should take care of our animals. This is where our Humane Society comes in, especially the In- spector, he is the one who does all the important work. He needs an animal shelter to do his work more effectively. This is certainly a service for the people. If you can and would help us we will be very grate- ful. Mr. Davidson, our Inspec- tor's phone number is 723-4251. G. E. GORDON, Oshawa, Ont, BIBLE To open the blind eyes, to bring out tk prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness . . . I am the Lord: that is my name. Isaiah 42:7, 3. We who have our .aculti¢s and are free must extend a help- ing hand to those who are less fortunate Oshawa Winnipeg Montreal Windsor Edmonton Oshawe DELOITTE, PLENDER, HASKINS & SELLS with whom are now merged MONTEITH, RIEHL, WATERS & CO, Chartered Accounts Prince George Associated Firms in United States of America, Great Britain and other Countries throughout the World Oshawa Shopping Centre Hamilton Calgary Vancouver Toronto Regina 728-7527

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