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PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 12th, 1942 - "EDITORIAL "Such is the patriots beast, where'er wé ream: His firat, best country ever is at home." _ vestment--but not always. 2 "VOTE "YES" 'Everybody in other countries does not: under- stand "Canadians as we understand ourselves. None of us wishes the world outside of Canada 'to think that we are not heart and soul committed Yet how could outsiders interpret our action, if we vote "no" to this question? "Are you in favour of releasing the government from any obligation arising out of any past com- mitments restricting the 'methods of raising men for military service?" : Here we yuote Premier King's explanation of the purpose of the Plebiscite: "To that end, let me first of all make quite clear the purpose of the plebiscite, As I have said, the purpose is to give the Government--I put it in general terms--a perfectly free hand to deal with all matters affecting the war in the manner which, in its judgment, is most in the national interest, When Canadians have voted "yes" on the plebi- scite question, that will be the time when the . to winning the war to maintdin humafl freedom. campaign or "all out" Canadian war effort should ~ take constructive and effective form, Until that time every effort should be made to gain an affirmative vote for the plebiscite, -- "And it will be. well to remember that nothing is to be gained by calling French-Canadians hard names, Our business is to gain the friendship and co-operation of these Canadians (for Cana- dians they are), not to rouse their antagonism, They must learn, as our English spéaking Canadians are learning that Canada is in im- minent 'danger; that this is a world war; that success of the Japs at Singapore or the Germans in Libya will but hasten the danger of an in- vasion of Canada; that prevention is infinitely better than cure in this case; that now is the time for attack if we are to ward off actual defence of Canadian territory. : These are facts that -are not any too well realized by many English speaking Canadians; and it is small wonder if our French brother with fewer facilities for being well informed, fails to understand the seriousness of the situation, and the absolute necessity for perfect freedom of movement in placing soldiers, or for that matter. any men that can serve a useful purpose in pro- . moting war effort in any line of constructive ~ endeavour, eine ABOUT TAXES Any person who is self-supporting has an in- "'comd; but it does not follow that all persons hav- ing incomes own property. Yet so far as muni- cipalities are concerned local taxes are paid al- most entirely by property holders. It is true that every male adult has to pay poll tax (in Port Perry $2 per year) but a man might "enjoy a fairly large income and pay but little for the gerieral upkeep. If he rents a house he generally pays enough to meet the landlord's ex: penges of taxes, maintenance, and interest on in- If he does not, the property gradually deteriorates, and the investor loses. : id, 2 If this situation becomes sufficiently serious, taxes remain unpaid until forced sale places the | property in -new hands, or leaves it with the municipality in lieu of taxes. 2 _1t speaks well for the general prosperity of the average ratepayer that he is able as a good citizen to pay these taxes, and at the same time support churches, rink, fraternal societiés, war work, and other incidental expenses. common to a well run municipality," In social affairs the renter generally does full share, however. * needs, . There are two phases of: this situation that work hardship to the ratepayer. One is that he is deterred from' making major iniprovements to his property for fear of higher taxes. . The second is that the property holder who through sickness, advancing age or unemployment, is un- able to keep his taxes paid, and loses his home. He then becomes a charge upon the community-- a charge that increases the tax burden of those who are still able to pay. : At the "present time some 526 taxpayers pay all the town upkeep except such as is paid by government grants for education, highways, and social pensions, ete, There is a class of self-supporting persons who get off very lightly. Let us suppose two citizens, each with an income of $2000 per year, One of them is single and boards out. His total contri- 'bution to the town finances is $2.00 per year. The other builds a $6,000 house and pays $103.00 in taxes yearly, * In addition, the householder seldom lives alone, but supports others, and thus contributes to the town business. wet This unequal distribution of taxation is not a local matter; but is continent wide. In Florida tax exemption of household property is now in operation. "The American Home" magazine has this to say: "What would be the effect if nation-wide tax exemption for homes in the sum of $3,000 were declared -tomorrow? People now renting would "of course, try to buy, or to build their own homes. Old properties now vacant would be taken over and improved, Homeowners now unable to repair or improve properties would do so. A million houses now kept shabby through fear of assessors would get a coat of paint. Building, improving, and purchasitig of homes such as the country has never known would sweep the nation. There would be more work for all and improvement for all. There is no more worthy objective than one "which assists millions of American families to have better homes, and there can be no dispute but that better housing is one of our greatest The proof? Lookeat Florida. exemption for homes was passed in 1936. The 1940 census showed a tremendous increase in population in the State of Florida.. Climate un- doubtedly draws visitors, but tax exemption is taking people to Florida to stay. Nearly every- one knows of some friend who has moved to Florida, bought or built there, and returns to boast that he has a home on which he pays no taxes, Now, instead of vacationing during the winter in Florida, he lives andl vacations during the summer. in the north. There has been much - building in Floride, and much improvement of homes. What works for Florida can be made to work for the nation." EE Gradually the taxing machinery of Canada .is being put into highly efficient running order. At the same time there is a growing tendeicy to centralize. the taxing power, with emphasis on incomes. In the next turn of affairs, it may become pos- "sible to so distribute the tax income that the in- creasing tax load may be removed from the pro- perty owner, and place some of it on the shoulders of the coupon clipper who owns no taxable property. ? Just how this readjustment of taxation can be effected is not yet clear; bit in these days of price ceilings, wage limitations, rationing, ete, the means of readjustment, will be found, if the need becomes clear. At the present-time the matter of equalization of assessment is becoming the outstanding of municipalities. At a later date we shall consider this problem. : A $5000 tax '| he must get his Unemployment In- J employment Insurance Commission to ~PDoes everywhere the crowds beguile! "Inspiring men of every race. . CHURCHILL (A. W. Black, in The Dental Journal) Churchill, descendant of the gods! The Man whom 'mow the world applauds; J Who with is cheery, winsome smile, True man of fate and destiny! Symbol of strength and victory, As "round he goes from place to place, Churchill, of great and varied parts, Conversant with so many arts-- oldier, speaker, diplomat, friend-- him all nations now depend! Now "Winnie" and his big cigar Are never separated far, When he's around and on the move, As all his pictures clearly prove. Churchill, Crusader, brave and bold! As were the knights, in days of old, Now. stands before the world to fight For freedom and the cause of right. Churchill so full of pluck and fire) Worthy son of a worthy sire; A vibrant force where'er he goes-- The terror of his Nazi foes! America has. clainis on him-- His mother, stately, tall, 'and trim, Was born. within its vast domain, Thus adding lustre to his fame! May he be spared for many years-- "Through "blood and sweat and toil . and tears"-- To fight for world democracy, That all men may some day be free! ------ Pe HIGH WINDS The storm on Sunday night and Monday, brought the parometer to the lowest 'point in 36 years--28.2, At the time when the front of Beare's garage was blown down, the baro- meter stood at 28,3, The normal is about 80, . A ' So far we have not heard of any serious local damage. A AE emer His eloquence and ready wit = Spellbind his hearers, as they sit And listen to his golden words Borne on the &ir, like songs of birds, Pte Bob Allen, of Kingston, and Pte. Jack Sangster, of Petawawa, were at their respective homes for the week- ed. © : BE THANK YOU For the local committee the second War Loan is passing into history. The canvassers did an excellent piece of work. Those working in the Town- ships labored under unfavorable weather conditions as the side roads were blocked to motor traffic and the visits had to be-made in pioneer style; on foot. In spite of this handicap a total of $83,000 was secured and this added to the amount received by the Port Perry Bank, $37,000, put us over our objective of $120,000 by $650. The objective, by the way, was $5000 over the first loan. To this will be added such applications as were re- ceived from parties residing in the zone by banks outside. 'That is to say if a resident of Reach Tp. bought a bond at a Bank in Uxbridge or Sun- derland, or a Port Perry man pur- chased one from a bank in Toronto These 'would be reported to Oshawa Headquarters of the County and our section would receive credit for them, These may amount to a tidy addition- al sum but we have not been advised of them as yet. As chairman of the local committee I Appretists the support given by the publi¢, pulpit and press which enabled our section to go over the top, and I thank the canvassers for their excel- lent service under trying conditions. . H. GQ, Hutcheson, FRANCES CRAMER 2,000 Men and a Girl Songstress Frances Cranter, blonde and petit, is one of the chief reasons why twenty hundred young airmen file into the big concert hall at Ex- hibition Park every week to attend the CBC broadcast, at Manning Depot. 'the programme features the music of Russ Gerow's orchestra, the comedy sketches of Woodhouse and Hawkins and songs-of Frances, The show will be heard Friday," March 27th, coast to coast, at 8 pm, E,D.T, UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - COMMISSION With benefits now payable under the Unemployment Insurance Act, all workers within the scope of the Act should understand the procedure necessary to apply for benefit, Mr, G. L. Edmunds, manager of the local Employment and Claims Office, at Oshawa, has furnished the Port Perry Star with a statement of the neces- sary details. a When a worker becomes unemployed surance Book from his employer, take Port Perry, lush array. Victory Gardens are thus brought to the attention of the million visitors who gaze spell-bound upon the wealth of almost unattainable flowers, n With tin cans disappearing, (he thrifty "housewife 'may well consider the garden. Canned vegetables and dried fruits may yet be essentials to good housekeeping. By the way--did you every produce the feathery folinge of the carrot at it to the nearest Employment and Claims Office if he lives, within 'easy - travelling distance of thé nearest office, and deposit it there. A receipt for it will be given ' to him, and this he must keep as long as his book remains in the local office, | While he is at the office he must complete the required form to make application for benefit. ' The first nine days of unemploy- ment after he makes a claim are wait- ing days, and no benefit is payable for thése days. It is not necessary that! these days run consecutively. If no, work is found for him and he. con- tinues to be unemployed and satisfy the conditions, a benefit cheque is to be issued weekly. The above procedure applies to all workers who might reasonably be ex- pected to call personally at a full- time or part-time local office. | ! For those who do not live within reasonable distance of a local office of | the Unemployment Insurance Com-, mission, other arrangements have been made. In a number of towns 'and villages a special part-time repre- sentative will be sent out by the Un- deal with any benefits with him, and he in turn will refer claims' to the nearest-local office for examination.- Persons living in districts where no office has been established and to which fn itinerant representative is not sent will file for benefits by mail. Any worker in such an area who be- comes unemployed should mail his this time of the year. It is simply done. Cut a couple of inches from the top of a good sized carrot that has sprouted. Place that top in a glass of water, cut side down; keep in the light, and watch for results, FA------ --~ I.O.D.E. Report At the March meeting of Scugog Chapter, LO.D.E,, a letter of thanks was read from Miss Monck, teacher at S.S. No. 1, Baird and Heyson, Madsen, Ont., for and contact with other parts of the province is oépecially appreciated. Praise was given the Boy Scouts for their loyal help in collecting the coin bags regularly. A donation of $4.50 was gratefully accepted from Misses Eva Goode and idna Gauld, the proceeds of a Court Whist, to be used for War Work, The Chapter catered for the Victory > Carnival at midnight, in the commun- ity room of the Library, serving the Watch your labél; it tells when your subscription expires $1.50 per year in advance, § cents a single copy ALMOST A* BILLION The Latest F igures for the Second Victory: Loan, go to Press are $959,000;000 Reach, and Scugog Reach Their Objective of $120,650. aswe We needed the inspiration of that splendid Second Victory Loan. Frankly, when the Loan Objective was raised from Six Hundred Million Dollars to Nine Hundred Million, we thought it was too much. the temper of the Canadian people, nor what they will do as they are being roused to a realization of our danger fraught position in this war torn world. We shall meet our problems as they arise with the same courage and spirit of sacrifice we have already shown in so many ways. their blessings of freedom and happy living. Quite evidently we did not know Canadians will not lightly lose books sent. This |- | s¢haol can be reached by plané only, artists and those who had helped make it a success. A letter was read from Mrs. Hor- kins, National President, asking all members to do their utmost to assist in the War Time Prices and Trade Beard legislation, Pamphlets were distributed containing information with regard to its operation, one especially dealing ~ with inflation in Central Europe fw 1921-23, when in December '21, one mark was equiva- lent to one-half of an American cent, and two. years later one mark was worth 222 trillionths of an American cent. During the three years of infla- tion, four million men died of under- nourishment, in other words they starved to death. Donald Gordon and his committee are endeavouring to ward off a similar condition in this country after the war, and asks every Canadian to aid in keeping down prices. BE Following is a summary of an An- nual Report given at this meeting: Recording Secretary's Report- February 1941-1942, Nine regular meetings were held during the year and one Excgutive meeting. The December meeting took: the form of an afternoon tea and dis- play of Field Comforts and British Clothing. In connection with our Empire Study, papers were given on "The Life of Winston Churchill", "Canada and the Crown", "Royal Canadian Mounted Police" and "Help given to °| Victory SALVAGE, WHEN? Mark Twain said that there was more talk about the weather and less done about it than about anything else. We had almost reached that stage in Port Per- 'ty about Salvage. But the suggestion is now coming from the Council that a com- mittee be formed of representatives from the Business. Men's Association, the I. 0. D. E., and the Lions Club to organize the collection and disposal of salvage. A suitable building has been secured for storage, and it is expected that within a couple of weeks a practical plan for salvage collection will be in operation in Port Perry. Householders and others will be informed of the part they can take in this essetianl piece of war work. Allies in Conquered Countries of Europe by Sabotage, imperfect work, ete"; also a Government Quiz, In June we held our Annual Decora- tion of Soldiers' Graves. Our educational work consisted of the adoption of a Northern School at Madsen, Ontario, to which a Library was sent. $256.00 wds given to our High School Scholarship, and books for prizes to the Public School. Our child welfare committee sent clothing to a school in Northern On- tario, and provided clothing for a local family needing same. Money was raised as follows: a can- vass of the town was made for war work, raffles, auction sale, entertain- ments, donations, coin bags collected by the Boy Scouts. Grants and Sun- day- services at the Lake Front. follows: Endowment Fund, Local War Memorial Library, British Evacuee Work, Navy League, English House League, London, Provincial expenses of shipping supplies Over- seas, medical supplies to Russia, Red Cross and War Work. Christmas boxes were sent to 18 active service men Overseas. The Date Set According to latest reports, the (date set for the taking of the Plebiscite is Monday, Ap¥il 27th. |The estimated cost of the vote is $1,600,000, Insurance Book to the nearest Em- ployment and Claims Office, state that his Insurance Book and the necessary forms which every worker who applies for benefits must fill out will be sent to him, These forms must be com- pleted and réturned to the local office, If the claimant is qualified to re- ceive benefits, he must continue to prove his unemployment by mail each week, * After the nine waiting days have been completed, if he has no work and the other conditions are satisfied, his benefit will be paid week- ly by a cheque mailed to him. FRIAR TW 0 lS THAT REMINDS US The great flower shows of the United States are beginning their a new feature, for mingled with the usual feast of blooming color will be found the products of the 'garden in he is unemployed and that he wishes to register for benefits. A receipt for glorious displays: --This-year-there-is| ~~" THE GROWING BURDEN _ Cartoon from the London Star, Net avallable In India. i : : ~ Donations from the Chapter were as ] wv