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PAGE TWO ,tlNARIOOTHURSDAY, N O , i Established 1854 AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER With which is Incorporated The Bowmanvifle News, The Newcastle Independent, ana The Orono Newu. 91 Year's Continuons Service To The Town of Bowmanville and Durham County. Member <* Audit Bureau et Circulations Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association SUBSCRIPTION RATES $2.00 a Year, strictly ln advance. $2.50 a Year ln the United States. GEO. W. JAMES. Editor. Final Drive For Funds For New Memorial Hospital The town of Bowmanville under a direc- tive of the Town Council, by way of a municipal by-law, voted almost unanimous approval for the erection of a new modern hospital to be known as a Memorial Hospi- tal and it was hoped that work on the new building could be started at the earliest possible moment. Bowmanville pledged for $100,000 of a total cost of $185,000, more or less and private subscriptions have consid- erably reduced the balance needed. But there will be expected some financial contributions from adjoining municipalities whose taxpayers have long used present hos- pital facilities and will continue to do so. This assurance is necessary before work can be commenced. In another colunin of this is- sue is published a letter bearing on this mat- ter. We believe anyone seeking election to municipal councils will be assured of support on a platform backing financial aid to this Memorial Hospital for the very term "Mem- orial" connotes care for those of this whole district who fought for this kind of ideal in the late war. Let us meet the issue squarely and fairly. Financial Post Tells Industry It Ought To Tell Its Story , For several years past, as readers well recall, The Statesman has insisted in a series of editorials the general theme that "Industry Has a Story to Tell.' The series was based largely upon socialist preten- ions that private industry had run its course and the State ought now to step in and run everything. Our position bas been that almost every comfort and convenience we enjoy, our improved "standard of liv- ing" has accrued from competitive, private enterprise. But we have seen that industry seldom has sought to tell this story unless pressed into a defensive position, for in- stance at a general election or in case of an actual or threatened strike. Then, be- latedly and only in some cases, industry tries to justify its existence. We are pleased to sec that The Financial Post in its issue of November 17th, again comes out boldly to reprove industrial in- terests for their shortcomings. Here is what the Post says: "One place where labor unions most of the time run circles aroutnd management is in getting their story before the public. Business will serve itself and the whole community well when it recog- nizes this ani takes the necessary steps to correct it. Business generally can be proud of its contribution to general welfare; it should constantly place its story before the public effectively and convincingly. In the measure it does so. public opinion will sup- port it." The Post further observes that an expert publicity man is most invariably one of the chiefs of staff in major labor disputes. They are masters in gtting beadlines. well knowing the immense power of public opinion. This is shown in th- F rd strik with the management sitting mum. Bu there- are industrialists today taking up th@ <ai- lenge. Generai Motors, Oshawa. ree-ntly told the story of the MceLaughlins and the published report of Chairman Sam Mc- Laughlin's address was a masterpiece show- ing the humble beginnings of a great organ- ization. Another was the recent 35th Anniversary of Goodyear, Bowmanville. where the story was told in a special edition of The Statesman. These are signs of the times that eau with benefit be embraced all along the industrial front. Two Worlds Emerging With Russia Seeking Dominance 'The creed of the "total state" versus the conception of "free democracies" again intrudes on the world sceie even as the guns are silenced after allegedly freeing mankind. Russia, with brutal directness is seeking a domiiance that cannot fail to clash with democratie ideals and is doing so under the claim that Russians thenselves enjoy a demiocratie reginie. The position is one that can be eiicompassed only in re- viewing two well know books "Mein Kamp" and "Das Kapital." To those who fall under the spell of believing in Russian democracy we quote Demaree Bess, noted author and widely travelled in Russia. He writes: "The Soviet ereed, reduced to simple ternis, supports an all-powerful state ruled by a single political party which brooks no opposition. It bas been applied for 28 years by ruthless leaders to create the most centra-ized goveriiîent known to mankind; a governmnent which operates every news- paper, radio, factory, mine, railroad, retail store and barber shop. Every individual must subordinate huis personal desires to state control. There is only one word to describe it; "totalitariatism" whether it is Soviet, Nazi or Fascist.' Russia will not recede fron its form of government, indeed will widen and consol- idate it from the Pacifie to the Baltic and deep into central Europe. This is both shown and known for it is happening today. Can there ever be a basis of agreement be- tween the two ideologies? Can we make and keep the peace? Russia now demands to siare in the secret of the atomic bomb after rudely rebuffing the demociatie states- mat in the late conference. Churchill's query was: "If Russia held the secret would she share it?' How many believe she would? Well we have coume to the days of decision. There will have to be a showdown. Russia will take what she can get and press for more. From ithe above facts we can gather something of the picture we may expect in at least the next few decades. Musical Supervisor Honored for Great Cultural Work Too little has been said or even known about the cultural side of instruction in the public schools of adjacent municipalities. For years past the pupils of schools in Clarke and Darlington have been fortunate in having an outstanding supervisor of musical education, in the person of Mrs. D. A. Robb of Orono. Now on the occasion of her retirement we are happy to note that her services have been recognized publicly by a gathering at Orono Town Hall where fitting testimonials and a presentation were given in her honor. Parents, teachers, sehool inspectors, trustees and the Durham Musical Festival Associa- tion, came together to bring tangible apprec- iation for fine service rendered. Mrs. Robb was not only supervisor of music for Clarke and Darlington schools but was instructor of teachers of Ontario at summer courses in music and a composer of children's action songs, operettas and pag- ents. In expressing congratulations of the entire community to Mrs. Robb for her splen- did cultural activities we believe also that she vacates a position that will be hard to fili. Balance Sheet of War Shows Both Debits and Credits The sordid aftermath of war brings many minds into consideration of its costs, On the final balance sheet there is one entry that can have no credit colunîn. It is a total blackout though written in red, the blood of the thousands dead and nainmed. Against human values ail we eau offer are the wreaths of remembrance, the medals for bravery, the everlasting thanks of a civiliza- tion rescued in a last fateful, doubtful hour ; rescued in fact by the hand of science tender- ing at the same time, a new force, an atomie device now doubtfully, fearfully appraised as both a debit and a credit. The human side of the ledger is closed save for the lingering agonies of shattered, living heroes. But of the resources wrought from nature to aid man in the senseless conflict, there is some salvage. It eau be found mostly in the realm of scientific discoveries to which ve were pressed hastily, feverishly, in mobiliz- ing for ultimate survival. The billions of tons of metals and explosives that w-e fash- ioned to hurl at the enemy are gone and millions in shipping tonnage lie engulfed forever. We measured these with the dollar sign. We are stilli measuring with t 4s yard- stick as w-e serap war materials. Go Ms cost- ing millions are now sold for a song. We viexv them as part of the costs of war. This balance sheet is not yet elosed. What then are the credits? It would take a volume to tell the story. We learned that almost half our youth when called to the colors were physically defective. Now we are shamed into a national health programme. We have developed sulfa drugs, penicillin, added mightily to medical knowledge. We have conquered the air, found radar, created synthetics in many fields. The story is end- less and is due most largely to our forced support of people of capaeity in the realm 'j (,ience. We have advanced half a cen- tur lin half a detiade. We have split the atm antd w-ith it we nowr wonder if we have azain split the world. What sort of balance she-et shall we hand to posterity ? The Orillia Packet and Times Observes 75th Anniversary With sincere goodwill and warm con- gratulations w-e extend a hand across the miles to C. H. Hale and J. R. Hale on the occasion of the 75th anniversarv of their great weekly paper, The Orillia Packet and Times. Indeed there is an affinitv in the handelasp for The Statesmain, like flie Pack- et and Times is now conducted by the second generation of the able men who founded these respective papers. While the Packet and Times bas issued no special edition to mark its three quarters of a century of vig- orous existence it does reprint the story of its genesis, written by the late W. M. Hale. It is an amazing and fitting review of the high ideals whieh still characterize one of Canada's finest and most progressive papers. The Packet and Times was founded in 1870 by William M. Hale, a youth of 20, in association with his elder brother, George Hughes Hale, father of the present publish- ers. Todav this paper is one of only three Orillia establishments surviving the past quarter century. The Packet and Times, as its files reveal, bas both written and greatly imfluenced the history of Orillia over that long, formative period. It was the voice of enterprise, civie welfare, moral uplift and all the virtues that nake a small town great. For in that 75 year spa-e, Orillia grew froni some 1300 to the 11,000 of today. The Packet and Tiies bas kept abreast with modern trends as a mnember of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association, the Class "A" Weeklies of Canada and the Audit Bureau of Circulations. All of its contemporaries recognize that in news cov- erage and particularly its timely and power- ful editorials are second to noue across THE CANADIAN STATi. EA- .n ÀnuaoJsn', ~ v. ~ .0-ru Canada. And keeping in step with the press- ure of events the brothers Hale have attracted to their side very able assistants in G. A. Blackstone, Sec'y-Treas. and J. T. Dutrizac, Business Manager, a dynamic figure in advertising and journalistic fields. Properly to voice our tribute on this aniversary would require much more space. Simply and sincerely we join in a wide ac- claim 1on an occasion that marks a milestone in the progress of a splendid contemporary, the Orillia Packet and Times. Bouquets For Bracken Feature House Debates The administrative experience gained by John Bracketn during almost 24 years in public life is naking itself strikingly mani- fest in proceedings in the House of Com- mous. The government ministers are sitting up, taking notice, and even extending the olive branch in the absence of Prime Min- ister King. For Bracken's experience in par- liamentary procedure and administration is equalled only by Mr. King. Mr. Bracken's speeches and questions hit right to the point w-he lie rises in his place as an officiai of the House as leader of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition. The respect accorded him is plainly evident in Hansard. Recently, Minister Howe, Department of Reconstruction, said: "The only sensible questions asked have been made by Mr. Bracken." Later, Mr. Abbott, Minister of Defence, acknowledged that, "Technically Mr. Bracken is right; he is the first one to raise the question in five years dealing with war estimates." Bracken has pressed for economy; for regard for expenditure of taxpayers money; that extravagance must cease, and he never wastes words. Minis- ter of Finance Ilsley tried to curb him but Bracken warned: "Be sure you w-ill hear from me." And on division, the House votes havecome close in threatening the govern- ment 's majority. The government, and particularlyMr. King, were proue to criticize Bracken for not seeking a seat in the House instead of devoting his time to stuWyiig Canada's problem's at first band. Now that he is in there pitching uncomfortable curves at the administration, the tune has changed. Some of the disclosures of government extrava- gance uncovered by the opposition are cur- rently appearing in The Statesman. Tax- payers will read these revelations with as- tonshment. At the moment there are no charges of graft but there are serious in- stances of careless administration, wasteful practices. We believe people, generally, will be glad to know that Mr. Bracken and his followers are forcing a showdown and put- ting the brakes on Prime Minister and Cab- met very effectively. TEA -Financiai Past. Canadian High Commissioner A fine tribute to the work and effort of the Hon. Vincent Massey as Canadian High Comiissioner in London was paid him re- cently in the louse of Commons. Froni personal observations made by the Canadian editors in England in 1942, the Hon. Vincent Massey and Mrs. Massey de- serve and have earnîed the highest praise froîn all Canadians. Very few people have any idea of what a Higli Cotmmissioner in England bas to do. Most of themu probably think that he merely occupies an office and draws a large salary and expense account as a political appointee. Actially-, the duties are exceedingly oner- ous, and the position calls for a man nîot only well versed in Canadian affairs and Canad- ian needs, but a man who can represent Canada iii a dignified manner, with a pleas- ing personality, an.d above all an unfailing setnse of the eternal fittness of things, at the saine time being easily adaptable to any circuistance or occasion. A man with all these requirements as a preliminary essential is certainly a rarity, but the Hon. Vincent Massey is just such a man. Canadians may rest assured that be reflects credit upon the country be repre- sents. Editorial Note Beyond recovery is the loss in wages in the Ford strike at Windsor. This comes from The Windsor Star: "The Ford strike alone bas cost Windsor something like $3,200,000 in w-ages. That money was never received because the men have not been working. It is money that never entered the commercial and business stream of the community. With so many others now on strike, the loss in wages alone will run close to $600,000 week- ly. That, also, is money that is gone forever, will never be recovered." Workers are happier in smaller towns, is the message to industry of Board Chairman B. B. Williams of Cboper-Bessemer Corp., Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and Grove City, Pa., in hailing current trend toward decentralized manufacturing. Rewards of decentralization as Mr. Williams sees them are rich. The employer enjoys lower taxes, more and cheaper land, a settled labor force which enables reduced training outlays. The work- er enjoys a better home and higher-standard of living, less-erowded schools, more out- door recreation, cleaner air, quieter streets, home-grown foods. What's perhaps more significant, Mr. Williams says, the small town voter knows his public officials, takes a direct interest in local polities and elect- ions, feels he bas a hand in government. -Financial Post. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE BOWMANVILLE BRANCH R. L. MITCHELL, MANAGER The Quality Tea FARM IMPROVEMENT LOANS * Under the Farm Improvement Loans Act a farmer may now borrow on special terms to buy agricultural implements, livestock or a farm electric system, and for fencing, drainage, repairs to buildings or other farm improvements. This Bank is fully equipped to make loans to farmers under the provisions of this Act. Consult the Manager of our nearest branch. FIFTY YEARS AGO November 20, 1895 Mount Vernon-Norman Heat- lie has been engaged as teacher of Baker's School. W. H. Osborne and Geo. W. Allin have returned from the Northwest. John Darch has moved into the brick residence by the Music Hall, recently vacated by Mr. Maynard. Enniskillen-Miss Mary Virtue has secured Purple Hill school, Cartwright. Orono-Mrs. Miller has sold her farm near Kendal to Wash- ington Soper---Harry Millson has been engaged as assistant clerk at the corner store -----Nor- man Rundle, assistant in John Gilfillan's drug store, has been succeeded by Leslie Hall, son of O. R. Hall, Bowmanville. B. Mortlock Associate Editor of New Anglican Church Publication The latest publication in our knowledge to enter the field of ecclesiastical journalism is The Anglican Outlook and News Di- gest published at Ottawa, semi- monthly. Volume 1, number 1, was issued November 1st, 1945, with an annual subscription set at $1.50 per year, single copies 10 cents. Of particular interest to people of Bowmanville and dis- trict is the notice on the masthead of this new journal, that B. H. Mtortlock is the Associate Editor. A great circle of friends in this locality will recall that Bert Mort- lock achieved an eminent place in newspaper work, first with The Canadian Statesman and later with other weekly papers in the province of Ontario. Three years ago Mr. Mortlock was called to national headquar- ters of the Boy Scouts Association of Canada, Ottawa, to become chief editor of their national pub- lication. This was in recognition of the lifelong interest of Mr. Mortlock in the Boy Scout move- ment and his capacity in journal- sm. While in Bowmanville and during his whole career, Mr. Mort- ock also took a prominent place as a layman in the affairs of St. John's Anglican Church, which undoubtedly led to his present ap- pointment as associate editor of lhe Anglican Outlook. The new publication is des- ribed as a national news maga- ine, broad and comprehensive in utlook, an attempt on the part f a number of enthusiastic hurchmen to provide "our Can- dian Church with the benefits of modern church journalism." The rst issue, embracing 16 pages, arries articles of great interest uo readers concerned with cur- ent affairs and with Christian utlook. We have read the issue 'ith interest and profit and ex- end very sincere congratulations o Mr. Mortlock on being accord- id the honor of being named to s editorial board. t c z a a c a n fi n i! t r a w t ti it TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO November 18, 1920 Officers elected for the hockey season at Taylor's arena are: Hon. presidents, Anthony Mitchell, Dr. B. J. Hazlewood, W. J. Bragg, M. P.P.; president, Dr. J. C. Devitt; vice-president, G. N. Thurston; secretary, W. Arthur Edger; trea- surer, Elgin S. Varcoe; managing committee, J. A. Gunn, T. Wright, Geo. W. James, Fred Densem, G. A. Edmondstone. Norman Plummer and Samuel Heninngs, Bowmanville, and John and Alvin Middleton and Arthur Toms, Newcastle, were hunting in Haliburton district. Tyrone-Mrs. C. P. May, Dor- othy and Edythe, have gone to Windsor where Mr. May has a position with the Post Office. Courtice-Frank Walter has se- cured a position in Peterboro.__ Miss Laura Rorke, Cavan, has been engaged as junior teacher of S.S. No. 8. Maj. MacBrien, Oshawa Hoads Canada Civitas Major James MacBrien of Port Perry and Oshawa, federal candi- date of the Progressive Conserva- tive Party, Ontario County in the last election, is now the Canadian director of Civitas (Canada) Lim- ited, a world-wide organization concerned with expanding inter- national trade. Major MacBrien will look after the affairs of this corporation from his newly open- ed law offices, 70 King St. east, Oshawa. He will continue to re- side at the Genosha Hotel. Major MacBrien spent five years with the British Imnperial Armies in the middle east in the late war and since conducting his political campaign, he has taken a refresher course in law prior to returning to Oshawa tocarry on his legal and organizational en- gagements. While on military duties he came in contact with notable figures from various parts of the world, who are now associ- ated with Civitas. Central executive offices of Ci- vitas are at Oshawa and branches are at Moncton, N.B., Montreal, Winnipeg and Vancouver, while Toronto will have a head office. The intnational units form a world wide chain, primarily inter- ested in import and export de- velopments but chartered to en- ter manufacturing and construc- tion fields. Among the units are: Civitas Trading Corp., London, Eng., Ci- vitas Ltd., New York; and other corporate entities at Bagdad, Jer- usalem, Cairo, Syria, Johannes- burg, South Africa and at other points. Through Civitas (Can- ada) it is calculated that exports from Canada will be greatly ac- celerated. Major MacBrien will continue his offices in Oshawa as above noted with personal attention to all branches of Canadian law. HEN there's a barn to be raised a man's neighbors ... sometimes a whole community. .. often pitch in and help him do the heavy end of the work. And as for the money needed for ma- terials, that, too ... although few people stop to think about it ... often comes from co-operation, too. Four million or more Canadian "neigh- bors" pool a part of their savings in Life Insurance. Their premiums add up to a huge sum, part- of which is available for farm and town mortgages, so that when a farmer, for instance, wants to build, or The Life Insurance business is strictly a "neighborly" business ... a great co- operative enterprise which aims at the protection of the people by the people. I portion of every dollar in- vested by the Life Insurance companies helps to finance farmers and town dwellers who occasionally need mort- r gage boans ta realîze their ambitions and get ahead. The remainder la invested in gov. ernment and municipal bonds and other securities under 4jrj goverumnent regulations. Every man who owns Life Insurance does more than safeguard the future of hi loved ones ... he also shares in Canada's progress. It s good citizenship to own LITE INSURANCE A Message from the Life Insurance Companies in Canada. L-945X 9' f'l ,ruTTlQTb V 22i 9nd- 1945 'T', ýoý TEA