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The Canadian Statesman. Bovmariville April 7, 1976 Section Two EDITORIAL COMMENT Join in the Cancer Fight The cure for cancer is probably the most eagerly anticipated medi- cal breakthrough of our time. Cancer research has certainly consumed more time and resources than any other investigation of disease. Yet, it is unlikely that the eventual defeat of cancer will take the form of one spectacular cure. Cancer is not one disease. It is a complex system of diseases, each presenting unique problems, and all characterized by the disorganized and unregulated growth of cells. Thus, cancer research is directed in a multitude of channels from basic cell research to epidemiological studies. Canadian scientists are involved in some of the most sophisticated investigations in the world. In Quebec, Drs. S.O. Freedman and Phil Gold have developed a blood test for cancer of the lower bowel, a test which may also be effective in detecting cancer of the lung and breast. Still under investigation at McGill University, it has opened up a new avenue of research. Several scientific teams in Ontario are working on various aspects of leukemia. Dr. W.M. Mak and Dr. A.F. Howatson of the Ontario Cancer Institute have earned international distinction for isolating virus-like particles from the cells of leukemia patients. Among a number of projects in Alberta is one on the control of tumour antigens. British Columbia's TRIUMF project will experiment with the use of a new type of radiation -- negative pi-mesons -- which holds great promise for the, treatment of cancer. These are a mere sampling of the research now underway in Canada. Many Canadian scientists, doctors, biologists, chemists, surgeons, phys- icists, bacteriologists, and techni- cians are devoting their energies to solving the mysteries of cancer. Gradually progress is being made and today some cancers no longer pose the threat they once did. Skin cancer, the most prevalent kind, is almost 100 per cent curable. Some other cancers, if treated in time, have encouraging survival rates. Continued research promises to bring more forms of cancer under control but Canadian scientists need the financial support of the public to carry on with their life-saving quest. Last year a record total of $7,531,359 was granted to research workers by the National Cancer Institute of Canada. This was an increase of 24 per cent over 1974. The NCIC, which directs cancer re- search in Canada, is funded by the Canadian Cancer Society's annual public campaign. When a canvasser from the Canadian Cancer Society calls on you during the April campaign, be generous. Don't just sit back and wait for cancer to be beaten -- Join in the fight. EASTER REVERIE Oh, the Hope of Easter, The buds upon the trees, Nature ripe with laughter Like instrinsic symphonies. God up in His Heaven Man busy planting seeds The bread of earth to leaven The Joy of kindness' deeds. Easter is a re-birth Of a choir's harmony, God's smile to earth, Join my Easter Reverie! - Marion Ford Letters to the Editor I FARM RIP-OFF To the Editor: This letter concerns the welfare farmer or the great rip-qff by your country (bumpkin) cousin. Mr. E. Whelan and his Ontario counterpart, Mr. W. Newman, and all of the provincial agriculture ministers for the provinces of Canada are well aware of the grant programs, a fancy name for welfare for the farmers. The grants listed here are not declared as income. There is no tax of any kind; they are an outright gift. The farmers keep crying, begging, grabbing and receiving more grants or welfare each year from the publie purse. Now federal statisties show over 65 per cent of the farmers in Canada have another income and the percentage is greater in Ontario. A parttime farmer, who repre- sents 65 per cent of the people engaged in agriculture in Canada, will receive as rebate from the department of revenue all the income tax they have contributed during the year from earnings outside the farm to a maximum of $4000 to $5000. To write off his expenditures incurred on the farm, millionaires, professional men, or anyone en- gaged in farming also have 50 per cent of property and building tax returned to them and they never have to work the land. Now here is the beauty of the gift. The government has this so-called beef cow-calf program. The cows or calves are not required to be beef breeds. They may be Jersey or any other dairy breed, even culls qualify. The cow need not even have had a calf. The farmer may declare as many cows as he likes and no one checks to see if he even owns any. But, the provincial department of agricul- ture sends them a cheque in the amount of $72.19 per cow. Many farmers in Ontario received over $30,000 of your money free. There were plenty who have taken advantage of this welfare program. The department of agriculture budgeted $11.3 million for this gift and without administration ex- penses the cost for 1975 was over $25 million. Now if a farmer would like to build a barn, silo, repair or replace plumbing, wiring, heating, dig or drill a well, pumping equipment or ponds, he will receive a grant to the tune of 40 per cent of the cost to a maximum of $3,000. If he is a corporation or in partnership with anyone, including his own family, the amount is increased to $6,000. Another item - the O.H.I.P health plan for 80 per cent of the farmers is paid by the public purse. This contributes enormously to the exhorbitant health costs. Our own agriculture ministers and their families apply and take these hand-outs. Hundreds of millions of your tax dollars could be saved each year if these programs only applied to farmers whose only income is from farming. And take notice they need not declare these grants as income; they go directly into their pocket. Here is another dandy. This business called farming is the only one in Canada that your son or family will inherit and pay no inheritance tax. Some sweetheart deal and they still keep crying. Wake up, taxpayer and complain loud and clear to your provincial and federal governments -- you are being had by your governments, with your money, to the tune of hundreds of millions of your dollars each year. You may receive all the data to substantiate these claims free of charge for the asking from your local department of agriculture. Now I ask Mr. E. Whelan and Mr. Wm. Newman, who is shafting who? Gord Burnett, Oshawa Editor's Note:Let's hear the other side, area farmers. 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Chant's recent com- Town of Bowmanville. ments on the monarchy I also want to thank the fine (March 17) and the value of band director Mr. Elliott American versus British her- Tremeer who has worked hard itage, I would simply like to with this band. Many thanks to ask where (after Bowman- the parents and students who ville) he would prefer to live -- worked hard and raised the in London, England (despite money to finance this tour the current wave of I.R.A. with no cost to the Board of bombings) or New York City? Education. Sincerely, Maurice Prout Liz Armstrong Bd. of Education Trustee I have returned from a short holiday in Florida where I had the opportunity to meet and watch the Bowmanville High School Band in action and I must state that they more than held their own with the American School Bands who are playing there. I am sure that the parents and the citizens of the Town of Bowmanville are proud of the way they conducted them- Waru 2 Town of Bowmanville Sir: What happens to school boards when the Ontario Government runs out of money, that is when Queen's Park is late in paying grants? Northumberland and, New- castle Board of Education is confronted with this problem. Such delinquency is costing $1,200 per day; in turn, the Board has to borrow from the ior bank to meet commitments. "How long will this go on?" It was hoped, said an adminis- trator, that this particular grant payment would be soon. "Would it be 30 days?" It could be, was the reply. Now, let us see. Thirty times $1,200; that amounts to $36,000. But that's a mere piddle in the monetary puddle. At the same meeting by resolution, the Board agreed to a borrowing limit of $6,000,000 (six million dollars) this year. Added to this fact is more horrendous deficit in the province. Ontario borrows to pay the grants to school boards, the school boards borrow to meet the overburden of salaries, goods and services, and the town and township councils borrow from the banks to pay the school boards. However, the whole Ontario financial fiasco does benefit These Psychiatrîsts Sure Know How to I by John W. Foote In my last column I prophesied that unless Dr. Smith could skate backwards, there would be an election. I reahize now that I underestimated the good doctor's agility. IHe can move like quicksilver in ail directions -- he can turn somersaults in the air, but apparent- ly he has one shortcoming, he lands on his head instead of his feet. He has, however, accomplished one miracle. He has made Donald C. MacDonald laugh. I have known Donald for 30 years, respected and liked him, although he was my sharpest critic in the House. During that time, even in his most hilarious moments, the best he has managed in the way of merriment, was a slight quiver in the corners of his mouth. Dr. Smith has moved him to open, outright laughter. These psychiatrists sure know how to loosen you up. Talk about relieving tensions, I have never seen the NDPs or the PCs so happy.' It is rumored, that after speaking to the students of York University, on the night of his retreat, he confided to a reporter' that he thought he had made a fool of himself and he feared the Press would roast him the next day. That's one way of looking at it. The late "Little Flower", Mayor La Guordia of New York City, had that way of engaging frankness. In one of his most embarrassing moments, when confrorited by the Press, he said "Boys, there's no way out of this one, Ill just say this -- when I do make a bloomer -- I sure make a beaut." And now Ill stick my neck out. Wouldn't it be the funniest joke of all, if Dr. Smith, in his original intention to force an election, was right, in his political judgment, and his rebellious caucus in error? Look at the factors in his favor. The unions, the teachers, the doctors, the welfare workers, the welfare recipients, the municipal- ities, the conservationists, the over- burdened tax payers and most of all the bigcorporations, have been blasting the government and appear ready for change. The PC's have been in power for over 30 years and have built up an unpopular huge bureaucracy and a terrific and crippling deficit. According to the polls, the trend of the majority is towards the right, so that would seem to give the Liberals or the PCs the edge. When this last Parliament met, they were a tattered remnant of oosen You Up their former greatness; they were in sackeloth and ashes. Politically, it was the time to hit them and hit them hard, before they had time to regroup and gain strength. This, apparently, Dr. Smith de- cided to do. However, his generals and his troops said "No." The result is that the Liberals appear uncertain, dvided and rather ridiculous. They have missed their chance. The PCs, on the other hand are getting stronger and more effective. As one columnist said "Bill Davis wiped the floor with Dr. Smith." He sure did, and anyone who thinks he is a spent force, has another think coming. His treasurer Darcy McKeough is emerging as one of the most capable, consistent and determined men in the Canadian financial field. He knows where he is going and if he is left alone he will put this province in a sound financial position. The Premier's ministers are nearly all gaining in assurance and effectiveness. Give them another year and two things could happen which would increase their appeal to the voters. First of all the program of restraint will be showing some progress in helping to contain inflation so that we can live with it. Also the growing improvement in the U.S. economy will be reflected in the Canadian picture, as it always is. The second thing which could happen, and which would do much to save the PCs is the effecting of substantial savings in every minis- try of government, and in cutting down the size of an overgrown civil service. To be blunt about it, they have got to stop wasting our money., So far there has been an honest, attempt to do something about health expenditures. The depart- ment of education is an equally large spender, but that department so far, seems to have been spared from the axe, except to the extent that the Anti-inflation Board has put the brakes on salaries. The minister of education, Tom Wells has been in so much hot water, just keeping the creaking machinery running, that he hasn't had much chance to tackle the matter of economies. In view of Frank Miller's un- fortunate experience, the govern- ment may feel that working in the interests of the taxpayers, is an unhealthy and thankless job. Cheer up, Dr. Smith may give you a chance to complete it, and come back for more. 25 Years Ago Thursday, March 29th, 1951 Lorne Green, from radio station CKEY, Toronto was the, particularily popular guest speaker who addressed the Lions, Rotarians and Kinsmen at the Inter-Club meeting held in Trinity Sun- day School Monday evening. Mr. Green is perhaps hest known to-day for his "Daddy Cartwright" of the long run- ning "Bonanza" TV show. L.C. Hartley has been ap- pointed the new night con- stable of the town. Mr. Hartley was formerly assistant station master at Union Station, Toronto. Mrs. L.C. Mason chaired the meeting in the Community Centre on Friday which intro- duced A.W. Petrie of the Oshawa Skating Club. Mrs. Jack McNulty handled the secretarial duties. It is hoped to form a skating club here in the near future. An appeal has been made for names of those who have joinedsany of the armed services. Received this week were the names of L-Corp. A.J. Clayton, Pte. A. MacDonald, Pte. Borden Branigan, Lac Gordon Mantle. Thursday night was Past Noble Grand night of Florence Nightingale Lodge No. 66. Attending were Orville Boe, C. Bell, J.E. Anderson, C. Samis, R. Fry, W. Hackney, L. Barton, M. Moore, L.C. High- field, G. McMurter, H. Cowle, S, Little, C.G. Morris, Stan MeMurter, R.A. Sudds, Wil- liam Corden,, C.E. Rehder, E. Henning, T. M. Wilcox, Geo. A. Watts, William Yeo, and Chas. Adams. at the bank demonstrating how to do macrame work and readers are particularly in- vited to call in on that day to see their demonstration. The Royal Bank of Canada, which is the only bank those very solid economic units, the Canadian Banks, with the redoubtable bank managers laughing all the way to the golf course!!! Foster M. Russell, Cobourg, Ontario Dear Sir: COURTICE WEST DISPLAY During education week, April 5th to 9th, the students of Courtice West Public School will be displaying some of their work at the branch of The Royal Bank of Canada which is situated on Highway 2 just west of the Oshawa Townline. The principal, Mr. Griffiths, hopes that members of the general public will drop in at the branch and see the display. On Friday, April 9, 1976 several of the students will be N j * e M M M by BILL SMILEY' When I was a boy, I used to have occasionally what were known in those days as "bilious attacks". They included a splitting headache and a stomach so jittery it would accept nothing but hot lemonade and lady finers of toast. They would last two or three days, during which I would withdraw from the world into whooping and pain and darkness. Today, of course, I would be sent first to a specialist, who would diagnose migraines. If they persist- ed, I would then probably go to a psychiatrist, who would decide that I was too sensitive for the world and put me on tranquilizers. At age 10, I'd probably be an addict. We've come a long way. In those days, my mother would spend hours stroking her fingers through my hair, and gentlv rubbing my scalp. And I would émerge, rejon the world, and ravenously gorge the senses that had been starved for a day or two. I haven't had one of those attacks since I was a kid, though a bad hangover, if I had ever chanced to have one, would probably have been a reasonable parallel. Maybe I'm not too sensitive for the world any more. But I have been feeling rather bilious, occasionally, in the last year or two. And ever the curious observer, I have looked around to find what was causing the problem. Finally, I zeroed in on it. The nausea is caused by the whining of university professors concerning the communicative skills of today's students. They'd never put is so simply. But what they mean is that two thirds of the people they accept into univer- sity can't write a decent sentence, let alone a paragraph, and can't express themselves orally in stand- ard English. It's perfectly true, of course. But why do they whimper about it? Why do they try to blame the high schools? Why do they accept these students in the first place, if they're not up to scratch? l'Il tell you why. It's because they are so hard up for money, they'll accept anything that can pronounce its own name and isn't walking on all fours. The universities have lowered their own standards, even the best of them, and proliferated their courses, and introduced "Mickey Mouse" courses and highly flexible guidlines in the desperate effort to get living corpses onto their campuses. They are body snatchers of the 20th century, in the scramble for government grants. In the Dim andI )is tant 1Pas tf-( 49 Years Agô Thursday, April 7th, 1927 Although the vote was small on Wednesday to grant a fixed assessment of $15,000 to the R.M. Hollingshead Co. of Canada Ltd. the ratepayers voted in no uncertain manner in favor of the bylaw, the official returns being North Ward for 181, against 8, West Ward for 87, against 6, South Ward for 75, against 7. SouthoWard publie school report for March, room 2, Pr.A - Florence Sholter, Frances Hearl, Phyllis Cramb, Dorothy Barton, Pr. B. Charlie Somerscales, Leon Connors, Helen Brooking, Pr. C. Patricia Wilson, Edith Mason, Bob Bird and Lewis Wiseman. Miss Flora M. Galbraith, teacher Olga L. Tod, public health nurse reports homes visited 123, visit to pre-natal cases 10, post-natal one, adult 21, infant 42, pre-school 97, school 116, for a total of 287 for March. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Statten and two sons, Toronto, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Vanstone. Mrs. E. Doncaster was guest of honor at a surprise party in her home by friends prior to the family leaving to reside in Toronto. Mrs. Roy Nichols read an address, and Mrs. R. Dumas presented Mrs. Doncaster with a silver entree dish and silver candle- sticks. Orono, Whitby, Bowman- ville and three Oshawa teams have been admitted to the Oshawa and District Junior Amateur Baseball Assoc iation. Albert Darch has been named second vice president. established in the Courtice area, is pleased to be able assist the school in creat interest in the education of ob-k younger citizens. Yours truly, A.S. Oakman, Manager A dozen years ago, if you failed a subject in your graduating year in high school, you failed your year, and repeated it. Nowadays you would graduate, even though your over-all average was 56, and some third rate university called Sir Wilfred McDonald University of the Fine Arts would sweep you into its fold with little squeals of delight. And six months later, the head of the English Department at good o' (five years) Sir Wilfred wou bemoan in the newspapers that the college had to set up a course in remedial English, because it wasn't being taught properly in the high schools, and the Head of Math would say the same thing. It would never occur to them to look at the high school marks of Joe, who, with many peers, is giving them the headaches. They would find that Joe actually got 47 in English, and was given 50 as a gift, so as not to "hold him back." A mark of 50, to anyone in the know, means a failure. They would find, on inquiring, that Joe had received 42 in math, but the guidance department talked his math teacher into giving him a 50, because he had promised he would never take math again. So he enrolls in architecture. I have taught under both the old and new systems of education. The old was ridiculous, a formula of rote learning. The new is just as silly. It is so muddled that no one, least of all the students, knows what is going on. Such words as effort, challenge, excellence, have been thrown out like stale dishwater. They have been replaced by flexibility, individual choice, a good learning situation, and the creativity of the child. What poppycock. What it means is that everything is twice as easy as it was, the chance of failure is remote, and the students are being shoe- horned into an alien world that is as different from school as Dracula is from Anne of Green Gables. But all is not lost. What the university people, and those who would revent to the old days of lock-step, regimented education fail to realize is that today the high schools are, at least, giving -ime insight into the -human ..rit, compassion, dignity, and whatlife is really about, to thousands of young people who, a decade ago, would have been turfed into the factors and dead end jobs at age 16, grade 10. Maybe that's one of the good things about high unemployment. There's no room for this generation, so they stay in school. They learn something. Cuge ndcSpcee By Bill SmiIeyi Chicklen cheeps Cq*CNýA