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¢ ~ NOTES AND COMMENTS The New Look in Russia ~The posthumus purge. of former Soviet Leader Stalin has set tongues wagging and minds clicking in all quarters of the globe. C. D."Jdckson, vice-president of Time Inc.,, said recently that only through the elimina- tion of the Stalin.idea could Russia estab- lish the "power and glory of collective leadership." Undoubtedly they will be better able 'to woo the middle-eastern nations as well as the East-Germany if they seem to promul- gate the notion that the people of a country are its ultimate leaders; that under Soviet rule this is so to a greater extent than any- where else in the world... © The Kremlin is in close touch with all our counter-propaganda and realizes full well that we appeal to the innate sense of free- dom in the individual. When stomachs are empty mental freedom is given second * Clarifying the Issue . The general sessions of the Ontario Edu- cational Association held in Toronto this week have done something to make a little clearer. the impasse in education. It now begins to look as though as. national defence grows less and.less important the problem of general education looms ever larger as the, major problem for the people of this nation. g : There are three things that we have to come to grips with. First, is the problem of getting schools. Just how are we going to get the schools that we must have if we are going to house the students? This" is a tough problem for our school popula- tion is going to more than double in the next ten years. Already most communities have too many pupils for the present ac- commodation. The gituation is going to get steadily worse unless we can find some very practical solutions.. The cost of build- ing adequate schools just staggers our im- agination. What are we going to do about it? "So far the local authorities and the Ontario Department of Education haven't really come up with well-planned programs. Politically, they «are terrified at the ex- penditures involved. All over Ontario piece-meal planning is creating additional. - problems and- wasting money that. should be going into well-conceived, long-range schemes. - re The second problem concerns teachers. It is a simple one to put into words but a tough one to solve. Where:are we going to get teachers to staff the schools? Will we-Keep dropping the qualifications, mak- ng iti easier and easier for people to get in- 'to the profession? How low can the stan- dards go? Can we afford baby-sitters in our classrooms? 'Will increased salaries insure a supply of teachers? Some well- informed educators believe that it won't help much. 2 : The third problem concerns the organiza- "tion and curriculum of the: school itself. Many aspects of present organization are sp ® ' . a] place. We will trade our birth-right for a mess of potage but when /countries gain some small freedom from want then they begin to demand the right to think for themselves. Colonialism is at a low ebb. Most small countries demand independence. Independence saturated with Soviet ideas is the kind Russia prefers. It is only a step then to becoming a satellite country. The West must fight this oli- garchy that masks as a kind of democracy by its treatment of the nations who have accepted our aid. We will have to teach them clearly that that the best way of life is still to be found through responsible work with reasonable 'rewards, We will need to help them see also the home based on sound religious prin- ciples is still the hub of the world. From it go out the best citizens. From it springs a country's best defence. outmoded and inefficient. Established by custom they have outlasted their useful- ness. It will require educational incentive and enthusiastic leadership to bring in changes. In the meantime it's much simp- lier for schools to carry on with traditional time-tables and a static curriculum. These problems are problems for all of us. Educators aren't going to find the answers; the Department can't solve them; school boards can't cope with them. It's going to take the combined efforts and thinking of everyone. Education is every- body's business. What we need are some. constructive suggestions and ideas for dealing with the three main problems. Let's stop this fruitless argument about fads-and frills and get down to the grass root pro- blems. How do we get the schools? How do we get teachers? How do we improve organization and curriculum within the school ? One of the first steps must be formation within the community of a local educational association. From this association should come recommendations, and support for community education. Some public:minded citizen should: head it up and get the active help of all in the local school community. This association should hear reports from the school board, inspectors, principal and teachers. It should set up its own commit- tees and should work in co-operation with the Board: and school so in finding answers for local educational problems and plan- ning. It should be free of politics and con- cerned with the high objective of provid- ing the best possible kind of education for the community. That includes adult edu- cation too. In this organization there is a place for everyone to discharge some.of his responsibility to the community. In the "light of the serious problem we face .it would seem, to be a duty. We would have little to fear from Russia's educational drive if we countered with a democratic educational: drive, em es The Week in the Legislature The second session of the 26th Par- liament of Ontario came to a close at 6.10 p.m, on Wednesday, March 28th when Hon, Louis '0. -Briethaupt, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario read the Prorogation Speech. The session was one of the longest for many years, and although some seemed to feel it was dull and lifeless, there were some position leader Mr. Farquer Oliver who, most interesting moments and some 0 fiery scenes when tempers appeared to be getting a bit frayed. The clos- ing speeches were those of the Op- did not think that anything had been accomplished during the entire ses- sion, The Prime Minister, the Hon, L. M{ Frost closed the Budget Debate for the Government summing up the accomplishments of this session and the hopes and intentions of the govern- iment. From his, remarks one could 'only conclude that the session had been productive and: that the future looked excellent for Ontario even though many problems were evident on the CASTLE hs FI OR CABIN, ck | A HOUSE LARGE OR SMALL, | OUR OIL WILL BV "THOROUGHLY [LILHIL, \ Vg NS SA Cot Uevy FUER [Z1DS ASK about; our "Always a. tank filled with quality fuel oil" plan, sure of comfortable the time." d PORT PERRY Coal 4 idl. v Hood. Clive ' 289 ses PORT PERK. Y 4 That way you're t alll } " Phone 289: L near horizons. As noted last week, the Budget was the Jargest ever presented to the On- tario House: It anticipates record in- come and présents a program of re- cord spending, with advances in almost every field of government, In spite of this the: opposition was not satisfied that we were spending enough and even suggested quite strongly on more than one occasion that the government should increase taxes in order that 'many grants could be increased. The Provincial Treasurer warned that in- creases in some types of taxation may be necessary before long but advised that the government would still con- tinue its middle of the road policy of paying as much as. possible out of or- dinary revenue and finding the rest by borrowing. The record so far has been that about 66% of all Capital expendi- tures have been met out of ordinary revenue and the remaining 8569 by borrowing. How long this system can be continued remains to be seen. The session just ended was a busy one; one hundred and forty-two Bills were passed either amending existing legislation or bringing new laws into being. Some of these were widely de- bated. The two most far-reaching in their effect, I believe, were those set- ting up a Water Resources Commis- sion and a Hospital Service Commis- sion, THe matter of Hospital Insur- ance continued to be a topic of great interest and the Standing Committee on: Health' held more sitings than any other. At these meetings those who had comprised the government com- mittee on hospital insurance were heard and questioned, but it was very evident that no definite conclusion could be reached in the short time at the committee's disposal, so further and continued intensive study was re- commended, - Of Many Things . By Ambrose Hills ? GUMPTION Politicians have had a habit of act- ing like scared rabbits whenever tele- vision broadcasting is mentioned. So, it must have taken a lot of gumption on the part of Mr. Jack St. John, a Liberal member for Winnipeg Center, to present to the Manitoba legislature a resolution asking for competition in pear over CBWT (the government monopoly station in Winnipeg) very often hereafter, Maybe around elec- tion time his political opponents will get all the breaks on TV--but he must have faced that danger and decided to stick with his principles, anyhow. That kind of courage is altogether too rare sin political circles today, Hundreds of politicians are just as an- noyed about thg TV monoply as Mr. St. John--but they fear reprisal from the big TV monoply if they say their pieces. So they shrug it off and let it go. They admit privately that they don't like the-way TV: has been going, but they won't utter a peep in public. . Mr. St. John even dared to take is- sue with A, Davidson Dunton, the head man of CBC. Mr. Dunton had sug- gested that potential sales in the fu- ture of TV sets are gradually being ie- duced. Mr. St. John nailed that state- '| ment for what it is --- an outmoded, socialistic concept! It doesn't take into account the fact that we are a young growing country; that TV sets wear out, or better models are put on the market and purchased; that color TV is already near at hand, A free, competitive market is never saturated, A glance at the automobile industry (which, Mr. Dunton's reasoning should have followed years and years ago) proves that point, By skilled adver- tising, by research and improvement, sales increase and more Canadians buy more and better cars. These are the kind of truths that need restating these days, but very few politicians have the fortitude to do it; they like appearing on radio and televiion networks too much to be critical of the monopoly. And I am 'J afraid some farm groups (not individ- ual farmers) have been subverted, too, by this desire of farm-group officials to get in..the TV or radio spotlight. Some newspaper reporters, too, eager to become national network commen- tators, have been very careful not to criticize the CBC's TV monopoly. So a Liberal member in Winnipeg with the courage to speak out on this matter, deserves a lot of praise. The CBC radio and TV networks may roast him for it, but the man in the street will thank him. E Pine Grove Miss Barbara Syers spent the week- end in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs, Bob Hartley of Toronto spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Bruce Syers. Mrs. Graves' family spent Easter with her, To Mr. I, Catherwood had Easter sup- per with Mr, and Mrs. Delbert Cather- wood, of Whitby. A goodly number attended the Eas- ter Services Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnson and Mr. and Mrs, Talbert Evans visited Satur- day evening with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Evans of Claremont, Their son Gor- don leaves Monday for Goose Bay, Labrador. Mr, and Mrs, Orval -Gourlie and Mr. and Mrs, John Rice and family of Toronto spent Easter with Mr, and 'Mrs. Charlie Gourlie. Mr, and Mrs. A. Handel spent a couple of days in Toronto last week. Mr, and Mrs. Jim Philip and Barry calling on E, Ballard Friday. Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Clark and fa- mily visited E. Ballard Sunday. Philip and Pamela Clark and Brenda Locke are spending a few days with them. W.A. will be held Tuesday, April 10. Rev, and Mrs. Halbert visited Mr. and Mrs, Jack Hill Sunday evening. 0 a « It is expected that another special session is to be called some time in June. The decision of the Supreme Court of Canada on the Farm Products Marketing Act should be handed down by then and opportunity to deal with this will be presented then, What other matters will come. before the House at that session is still not de- finite, This will be my last report to you for the present. I want at this time to thank the Editors for their very kind treatment of these reports, and for the space so generously given to me, This is much appreciated, I also want to remind all of my constituents that if I can be of help to anyone at any time do net hesitate to let me know, It is my desire to serve you but I can only Ao this in-so-far as you allow me to do it, TV. Maybe he won't be asked to ap- |: TOP SINGING STARS ~ Canada's tops on this season's C.I.L. "Singing Stars of Tomorrow" were chosen from 44 young men and women nipeg baritone; Marguerite Lavergne I pr i » from all parts of Canada. They are: (left to right). Ilona Kombrink, Toron- to soprano; Norman Mittleman, Win- Montreal soprano; Pieter Van Ginkel, another Winnipeg baritone. As win- ners, they shared over $4,000 in scho- larships. > Clipped Comments CAN WE DO SOMETHING? Although the taxes in Uxbridge are becoming dangerously high, we cannot. help but be amazed that there has been as little complaint about the pre- sent year mill rate as thete is. Cer- tainly a jump of 14.6 in one year is not to be ignored as being unimportant 80 the answer must lay in the fact that it could not be otherwise. Nor could it.. The expenditures that will be un- dergone this year contain not one iota of 'spending that is unnecessary. Town councils today are facing. an increasingly difficult: task inasmuch as they are endeavouring to keep taxes down to the minimum while at. the same time providing the additional services that the- residents expect. Extra people have to be hired to per- form these added duties and extra money has tobe spent in paying for their services. The necessity for maintaining our present streets and walks and the demands for broadening the program of these essential services along with sewer and water facilities cannot be performed without the tax payer feeling it in his pocketbook, As has been stated, it was the schools cash requirements that carried the mill rate upward but if anyone can suggest a way or means to lower the needed finances in this respect, we feel certain that both the school boards and the town council would like to.hear about it. As a town grows, the pop- ulation increases and the necessity of providing more school space for the growing number of students becomes a necessity that cannot be ignored. This past year additions were built to both the Public and High Schools and we may as well realize now as later that within a few years further additions will have to be undertaken, It cannot be other wise unless this town begins to_retrogress which few, if any, would want to see happen. The only chance for tax relief in this particular sphere must come from the government. The big trouble in Uxbridge, in 're- spect to the taxes, is that we are top heavy with residential assessment in comparison -to industrial assessment, It is estimated that this stanfis at a 72-28 figure whereas a 50-50 figure is considered desirable if the residents are to have the services that are deem- ed necessary without suffering from an overly heavy tax rate. And if we are to have the finances available to install new services and expand pre- sent services in direct relation to their requirements. very property owner in this town is directly concerned with the mill rate and we respectfully suggest that every resident in this town should try to do something about it. Place yourself in the position of a highly trained sales- man, and try 'to sell Uxbridge to in- dustry, If you succeed your commis- sion will be realized in the form of re- duced taxes. How about it? ) --Times-Journal. THEY BID FOR INDUSTRY The smaller communities of Ontario have entered the race for new indus- tries and, judging by recent acquisi- tions, they are going to get their fair share, Determined councillors, municipal officials and civic leaders are devoting hours, days and weeks to the never- ending task of deluging prospective businesses with data on the attractions and advantages of their respective communities. Some have full-time in- dustrial commissioners; others rely on municipal clerks or even private in- dividuals to be super-salesmen, The man on the street is also asked to play a part. A taxi driver, for in- stance, chauffeuring a visiting indus trialist for a new industry to locate in his community. Tips from the in- dividual citizen may lead to securing a large concern for his town, Why all the furor? The answer is iiultiple. New industry provides em- ployment and a payroll, resulting in increased business for the merchant and general prosperity, The muni- cipal treasury gets its share from taxes and just the sight of a fine new dlers continues. commercial building inspires confi- dence in a community. In Norfolk County, the towns of Simcoe, Port Dover and Delhi are put- ting forth a tremendous effort to at- tract industry, They have chalked up several notable successes and have every hope of progress in this regard in the future. Like other Ontario towns, the Norfolk trio is firmly con- vinced that de-centralization of indus- try is imminent--in fact, their view is that it has alreadjy started. Industrial promotion is, of course, only one phase of the busy whirl in the smaller communities in this modern age. But it hds become recognized as an essential activity and the next few years should see a spurt of competitive bidding for industry that will be un- --The Simcoe Reformer |i District Doings LACROSSE FEVER STRIKES BROOKLIN As signs of spring move in on us, in many centres the spirit of "gut and twine" wells up in. the hearts of the die-hard adherents of Canada's Na- tional game, lacrosse. Likewise in Brooklin, bastion of' lacrosse for this district for many years, the topic of thought and conversation is lacrosse. It is with a heavy heart the lacrosse players and supporters look towards the late spring which has not yet set in, as this" will mean delay in the conditioning of the Arena floor and a further wait for the boys that are anxious to get going with their sticks. But plans are being laid and it will not be long before the teams will be under- way. Lacrosse and Brooklin have been as- sociated for. many years. Brooklin can look with pride on its record of the. fine lacrosse teams it has produc- ed. In the past five years the town t these, two championship teams. This | year is expected to be one of the best years yet for the Dodgers with a com- paratively young club, which should come up with many fast, exciting games for their fans. ' WAR ON PEDDLERS CONTINUING HERE AJAX.--The war in, Ajax. on ped- men were picked upon Wednesday. On Friday four encyclopedia ped- All seven will appear in court, on April 16, charged with peddling with- out a license, a STORES TO OPEN ON FRIDAY EVENING STARTING IN MAY ~ Beginning in May, the stores in Ux- bridge will remain open for Friday night, shopping but close at an early hour on Saturdays. by vote at a special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce held in Mar- tin's hotel on Tuesday night. This was decided Before the motion was passed, how- ever, there had been a lengthy discus- sion and\several motions and amend- ments to motions defeated. The mo- tion that carried, that the stores in Uxbridge remain open on Friday night until 10 p.m. and on Saturday night surpassed for sheer aggressiveness, |until 8 p.m., with the rest of the work- ng week to remain as is, was made by.Lorne Andrews and carried in the vote. It was stated that this change in' closing hours would not go into effect until the beginning of May and would first be advertised. It was also agreed hat it should be a test basis. Mr. and Mrs, Keith Stewart and family spent the week-end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Stewart n the village. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gourlie and 'sons of Uxbridge visited Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Roland Armstrong. Sorry to report 'that Mrs. Archer is not improving in health as much. as hoped for. Miss Trudie Brawn is in the Tor- onto Sick Children's Hospital where she underwent a serious operation last week. We hope she will soon be able to return home, feeling much better. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers had Easter dinner with Mr, and Mrs, Herman has seen four finalist teams and of Kerry. Mrs. Ackney is feeling much better and has returned to her home in Ux- bridge. . " Mr. Bruce Taylor of Uxbridge had dinner on Sunday with his parents 'Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor, Mr, W. Hope returned home from Oshawa Hospital on Friday. Hope he will continue to improve in health. Don't forget: the euchre and dance Three awning sales- | this Friday April 6th at the school. Everyone welcome, A. (Red Cross meeting was held at dlers were caught, the school last Wednesday night. Family--$28.00 or $40.00 per year. Family--$80.00 per year. No Paid Agent Vice-President--John A, - Director--Ryerson Beare, ONTARIO (COUNTY. DOUBLE PROTECTION THE CO-OP WAY GROUP HOSPITALIZATION Let the CO-OP pay your ACCIDENT, SURGICAL and OBSTETRICAL CARE Director--Walter A. Kerr, Brooklin 14 r 2 - Secretary-Treasurer--Mrs. I. L, MEDICAL SERVICES R.R. No. 1, Locust Hill, Ontario Single--$14.00 or $20.00 per year octor Bills-- Single $16.00 per year. s--Contact: Ball, Uxbridge 62 r 8 Port Perry 108 r 2-3 McLean, Pickering 99 J 4 ) CO-OPERATIVE MR. DON KINGDON, Commerce Affairs. Chamber of Commerce Gen. Meeting A DINNER MEETING g will be held on Thursday, April 19th at 6:00 p.m, at the Delicateria Restaurant. will speak on Lakefront Development and Chamber of All members are cordially invited to attend this important meeting. of PETERBOROUGH ou ' Ph PE, a a To Ee ER TS lg Nh >: Ane hs ONES AEE <u at Ng » ; 3 a 5 pL Py " aC a ER) _ oh > GER a -- = A aT EW WY " STR To, TR WN a Ed A nm mg # Cte i I ed i ar ee Ba PEPE ad aoe aol fding WN Ne Ih ) XA x2 Te » I ------ na a ph pe at oe Tw EFAS A PAS eg a A i ~ oP PRE, Ni 2 "vr