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SVESE ARNE bhp i hn ThA A a ER, Fa SiBdas a5 Set i ed & 0 - Newspapa 'THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE AE Sy at ek DO Thursday, April 16th, 1959 Notes and Comments As We See It Well, at long last we can say what we have been thinking for a long time. didn't say it before because there was a big chance we would be proved wrong. And you might have noticed that most humans have-a natural reluctance to being proved wrong. But enough' of that -- let's get back to what we were about to say. We were about to say, and we can't put too much emphasis on it -- and that can be taken two ways too, we were about to say that it is now quite clear that what hap- pened to General Dwight Eisenhower when he became President has happened to Hon- est John Diefenbaker. The people had great high hopes for Eisenhower. Here was an original man, a man of courage, a man of high destiny. Here was a man to -breathe new life into the body politic, a man to tackle the problems of government and foreign - affairs with imigination and vigor. No more of this pussy- footing ; no more of this playing for cheap political advantage; no more of this put- ting off decisions or dodging real and vital issues. A new day had dawned and the Americans were flushed with a. sense of their new purpose and Eisenhower, their leader, was the repository of their sanguine hope. : But alas, once he found himself securely ensconced' in the presidential office; once he found himself confronted with all the parahernalia of political protocol; once the problems big and little began to pop around We: him; he settled back into the familiar pose of the politician-and pulled the cloak of orthodoxy tightly around him and method- lcally and samewhat testily began to de- fend the old status quo. In opposition, John Diefenbaker was out- spoken and imaginative. He was a bright and shining sword cutting through all the red-tape and muddleheadedness of a Lib- eral Government too long in office and too arrogant. Honest John rallied the peo- ple around his banner. They wanted a man of action, a forthright leader who would bring a fresh new approach to our pro- blems. But what has happened? What has happned to all his fine promises ? What has happened to our defense policy ? What happened when Joey Smallwood turned on the Federal Governmnt? What happened when Donald Fleming brought down his budget ? : Well, the things that happened all go to prove that John Diefenbaker in office _ bears little resemblance to John Diefen- baker in opposition. The Conservative Government has settled down to the busi- ness of being a. smooth-running political machine intent at all costs on 'maintaining things as they are without change and without improvement. There is no im- agination and drive; there are no original and inspired plans to cope with the pro- blems of inflation, unemployment, defense, or foreign affairs. The Conservative Party in office has become a caretaker's govern- ment, . He I' Should Like to Say Two Things Ina recent programme on the BBC, Ber- trant Russell was interviewed by John Freeman, The very last question that John Freeman directed to the eminent scholar, one of the truly wise men of our twentieth ~ centuary, was this: Suppose, Lord Russell, that this film were to be looked at by your descendants in a 1;000 years' time, what would you think it worth telling that generation about the life you've lived and the lessons you've learned from it? Russell answered, and I think that this is 'an answer filled with .great wisdom--a thing too rarely found in our daily life of a consequential time-consuming trivial- ties: I should like to say two things, one in- tellectual and one moral. The intellectual. thing I should want to say to them is this --when you are studying any matter or considering: any philosophy, ask yourself only what are the facts and what is the truth that the facts bear out. Never let yourself be diverted either by what you would wish to believe or by what you think would have beneficient social effects if they were believed. But look at what are only the facts. The moral thing I should wish to say to them is very simple, I should say--love is wise, hatred is foolish. In this world, which is getting more and more closely interconnected, we have to learn to tolerate each other. We have to learn to put up with the fact that some people say things that we don't like. We can only live together in that way and if we are to live together and not die together we must learn a kind of charity and a kind of toler- ance which is absolutely vital to the con- tinuance of human life on this planet. District Doings OUTSIDE ARBITRATORS TO SETTLE HIGH SCHOOL SITE Darlington Township Council at a meeting held on Monday afternoon in the Township Hall, Hampton, decided to withhold the tentative approval re- quested 'by the Durham County Dist- rict High .School Board for the sites of the three proposed new High Schools. The reason for this decision was that Darlington Council has a- greed with a suggestion that an out- side board of arbitration should give a decision regarding the choice of a site for a High School in Clarke Twp. The Council is in full agreement with the selection of a site for the new Darlington High School, and of the choice of the "site for the Millbrook High School. STOUFFVILLE TO BUILD ADDITION TO MUNICIPAL BUILDING Stouffville Municipal Council will proceed immediately with the enlarg: ing and modernizing of the town's Municipal Building, and in addition, will erect a new Fire Hall and Police Station on the municipally-owned lot near the CN.R. The enlarging of the present Muni- cipal Building will include an addition of approxmately 20 x 27 ft. to bring the building out to the street line, wash rooms, clerk's private office, public offices, wash rooms, and ac- commodation for the assessor, the col- lection of taxes, and a board room for council and planning board meet- ings. 2% The recommendation of Engineers Hisey & Barrington, call for a fire hall and police station with floor area of 16,600 sq. ft. There will also b police cell accommodation. : Estimates of cost of the new build- ings is approximately $26,000. Reeve Lehman told council Thurs- dertaken as soon as possible with the new building to go up first so that the fire equipment can be moved.- FIRST STAGE OF ORONO SEWAGE ESTIMATED AT $152,000 ORONO -- The firm of Consulting Engineers of Mashall, Macklin, Mona- ghan Limited suggested for the Vill- age of Orono, a four-phase plan for both supplying water and for sewage collection and disposal. In their list of recommendations to the Police Village they recommended that the Village consult with the Wa- ter Resources Commission concerning financing for the first phase of water and sewage in the Village. The to- tal cost of this phase which would provide a sound framework for com- plete water supply and sewage dis- posal amounted to $162,774.73. In breaking this figure down to a yearly cost of paying interest, retiring the capital and paying operations it a- mounted to $14,196.73 for both .ser- vices spread over a 30 year period, TE ROUGE HILL LIONS TO BUILD COMMUNITY HALL Members of Rouge Hills Lions Club presented plang for "their proposed community hall to township council this week. Spokesman Howard Stevens said the club would like to get started on the hall this year. It is estimated to cost $26,000 and will be 80 by 50 feet. The auditorium will handle up to 200 people and will be a stone strueture with four-inch brick facing. The building will sit back about 75 feet from No. 2 Highway and is situated on a four and one-half acre site, John Rawbon asked that the first meeting of the Recreation Committee 588 that "we're not convinced there'ario's compulsory Hog Marketing is any greater fallout now than be- | fore," His deputy. minister, Dr. W. given any of the arguments against' | Clipped Comments MEASURING THE FALLOUT The Ontario health department ex- pects to have in operation next sum- mer a new $60,000 portable laboratory for measurement of radiation. Health Minister Dymond says it is being bought to replace an existing labora- | tory, but denies that it is being rush- ed into service as a result of U.S: re. ports of increasing quantities of ra- dioactive fallout. It's just that the department wanted more sensitive measuring equipment, he says. Why shouldn't it be rushed into service? That there has been a re- cent increase in fallout over a con- siderable part of North America can- not be denied. Scientists seem to be at odds whether or not it represents a menace to health, but at least it is the duty of the provincial authoritids to keep as close track of it as possible. It is not a matter of becoming pan- icky byt simply one of sensible pre- caution, Ontario cannot stop the . fallout, which will continue for years as a re- sult of atomic and hydrogen tests al- ready undertaken; nor can Ontario do much to stop the great powers from beginning a new series of tests. But the government can and must keep the. people of the province fully and accurately informed about the effect of those tests on this part of. the country, The official line of public authori- ties in both Canada and the United States has been that the amount of fallout to date represents an insigni- world is subjected; 38 per cent of the total radiation comes from cosmic rays that have bombarded men since the beginning of time without meas- urable ill effects and the relative a- mount of radiation from fallout is not likely to bear serious results. But there are qualifications in all such statements--"we're not convine- ed" and "it's not likely to bear seri- ous results." The fact of the matter seems to be that not a great deal is known about the results of fallout. There is more theory than knowledge. So let's not be too complacent about it. Let's start collecting more facts. --Oshawa Times. n---- THE MEANEST THIEF When people hear about something too much and for toe long, they tend to become bored or hardened. This is the danger with inflation. When a danger is present as long as inflation has been, it may become difficult to think of it as a menace. Inflation may come to be regarded as only one of the familiar problems of living here yesterday, today and tomorrow. But the best answer to this temp- tation to be indifferent is to remem- ber whom it is that inflation hurts the most. Inflation is hardest upon those least able to bear it. The cruel- ty of inflation to those helpless to fight back should haunt the minds of everyone. President Eisenhower put it very well in his State of the Union mess- age, when he said: "Inflation is not a Robin Hood, tak- ing from the rich to give to the poor. Rather, it deals most cruelly with those who can least protect themsel- ves. It strikes hardest those millions of our citizens whose incomes do not quickly rise with the cost of living. And when prices soar, the pensioner and the widow see 'their security un- derminded . . ." o 0 o . There are those who have been able to keep abreast of inflation, or even to get ahead of it. In terms of "veal dollars", they are better off than they were. But anyone who contri- butes to inflation in the effort to keep ahead of it may be himself striking at those who can least protect them- selves. The curse of inflation becomes real when it is brought down to plain hu- man terms. Few indeed would be willing to open the purse of a poor widow, when she was not looking, and extract a few dollars in order that he might keep ahead of inflation himself. Nor would he climb into the room of a pensioner and remove a few dol- lars he had just received from his monthly cheque. Yet, all who add to inflation by trying to get ahead of it are doing just this. And the robbery is nonetheless real because it is done indirectly, or at some distance. o 0 o The whole concept of social security is that it should guarantee some as- sistance for those who are most in need of it. But inflation has become the greatest robber of the needy. This explains why some of the greatest denunciations of inflation have come from Lord Beveridge, the author of the Beveridge Plan for cradle-to-the- grave security. He sees the "central principle" of his plan being "whittled away" by the rising cost of living. Writing in the "Economic Digest," [ord Beveridge says: "Stable money is the basis of in- dividual liberty and responsibility for and that of his dependents. society, to keep money stable is an inescapable duty of the state to its citizens, a third task ranking with the two familiar ones--of peace a- broad and order at home". It is very true that inflation 1a a robber. But it might also be des- cribed as 'the meanest thief". For it robs most those who can least af- ford it. Inflation is, in the final sense, the enemy of all. But, as Lord Beveridge suggests, inflation is the greatest enemy of social security. Tt "whittles away" its "central prin. ciple". Before anyone gets weary of hear- ing about inflation, he should remem- ber its cruelty to the defenceless. So long as that is remembered, inflation can never be accepted. No one wants to come to terms with "the meanest thief. Reprinted from "The Gazette", of Montreal. BOTH SIDES OF COMPULSORY Thi " s 4 +o fuly telling about what Jesus did and each citizen in managing his own life | In a free and 887 head of beef cattle a year, I believe we are as well qualified to market our own livestock as well or better than the Marketing Board, 1 also note that the average supporter of this scheme is a very poor farmer and business man as well. --W.F.T. --In the Canadian Countryman - Of Many Things by Ambrose Hills WELCOME, ERICKA! Ericka is young, pretty, and strong. She arrived in Winnipeg Thursday, went to work the following Monday. She came from Germany, under spon- sorship of her sister, Charlotte, who preceded her by one year and loved Canada so much she hopes that all her sisters will come here eventually. Ericka could speak no English when she landed on our shores, but already she has learned enough to get around, ask for street names, order in rest- aurant, and understand the housewife for whom she works. She gets $70 per month, her food and transportation, for the first two months while she learns the language, and some of the customs, : With this pay and her job Ericka is more than satisfied; she is tremen- dously happy, and her employer is astounded by her energy and cheerful- ness. They housecleaned the kitchen the other day, which meant washing walls and cupboards, but at the end of the day when, with the aid of the Eng. lis-German dictionary, the housewife inquired if Ericka was tired, the an- swer was, "Oh, nah, nah, . . . I like to work!" Ericka and Charlotte are doing some quest of another young German--a lad who brought some capital with him and wants to start a business. He is in Toronto now, but will come to Win- nipeg soon--because the girls have dis. covered that a certain product, which he knows how to manufacture, is not made here, but is imported from the United States. The young German will soon be supplying the local mar- ket, I am sure, althéugh he will be starting in a small way. He will create new jobs and new wealth here, and, I suspect, may one day marry either Charlotte or Ericka--and cre- ate some more young Canadians. I asked Ericka why she came to Ca- nada. She had to leave a job there, good friends, and a younger sister who wept bitterly at their parting. I was not too surprised at her answer. "There is so much space--open coun- try---we don't have that in Germany. And here every person has a chance to make a good living, there are so many jobs to do. And here, too, there is s0 much freedom, no pass to carry, no permission to get -- you are so free." Ericka and Charlotte have gone to- gether to buy a TV set. They think it helps them learn the language and something about North American cus- toms. They want to be good citizens, good workers, good neighbours. They are the kind of immigrants Canadians need and want. May there be many more like them in the years ahead! CANADIAN LIBRARY WEEK APRIL 12 to APRIL 18 "WAKE UP AND READ" From April 12 to April 18, 1959, hundreds of communities throughout Canada will be celebrating Canadian sored by the Canadian Library Asso- ciation, the Book Publishers' Associa- tion, and La Société des Editeurs Canadiens des Livres Francais. It is devoted to the importance of reading in Canadian life and to the import- ance of libraries of all kinds--public, school, university, and special libra- ries, and the libraries maintained by individuals in their own homes. Our aim is to remind Canadians of the meaning of reading to free men in a free society. We want to stimu- late Canadians in greater numbers than ever before to open their minds. We want to reveal to them some of the treasures which are theirs for the reaching. We hope to arouse the curiosity and enthusiasm of those who are readers and of those who have not been read- ing. We want to encourage people to visit a library, a bookshop, a news- stand; that step may be short, but it can lead to new frontiers for many-- it is a step which leads from curiosity toward enlightenment. We do not expect to change the habits of a nation in a week. What we can do is open a door for many who do not know it is there, or who do not know what marvellous rooms lie beyond. In brief, the Council's purpose is to attract public attention to books and libraries and to encourage and promote reading as a pleasant and worthwhile aspect of Canadian life. Read more books and live longer. The Council is an advisory body, with an executive committee to deal with practical details and direct the headquarters staff. The funds re- quired for material are being raised through contributions from individ- uals, business firms, and foundations. Contributions are payable to Cana- scouting around Winnipeg at the re- Library Week. This event is spon- dian Library Week. It is to be hoped that all of our United Church Ministers had as plea- sant an experience on Sunday as your Minister had at the Church of The Ascension, Port Perry. It is common- ly known that John Wesley remained an Anglican to the day of his death; and whereas in Canada, a different Order of Service came into being; it was not so in other World. In the Wesleyan Methodist Church of the British West Indies, it is the Anglican Order of Service that is followed. parts of the In many of the Me- thodist Churches in Jamaica, there is the Reading Desk, and also the Pulpit, off to one side, which is only used for the preaching of the Sermon. Our congregation at Manchester, which was exceptionally good, was very much delighted with Rev. E. W. Full- er. The one and only regret is, that Scugog and Prospect could not .be worked in. It was voiced by more than one after the Service at Port Perry, that it would be a good thing to exchange Pulpits again at some future date. In his Sermon on the Book of Acts the Minister spoke about the need of having "An Extra!" from time to time, in the field of Religlon. The Gospel of St. Luke was wonder- said; but St. Luke felt that it was very necessary to write about the PRESENT; and what Jesus was doin; NOW in the life of His followers. Many keep away from the Sanctuary, and give up Prayer; because there is NO NEW EXTRA! for them. They do not believe that God is doing any- thing of significance in the HERE AND NOW. And even for many of our good Church People, all that was good lay buried in former days; when the truth is, that God in Christ is MOST ACTIVE NOW in the life of His World. = Well! Here is an Extra! let the Paper Boys ery it aloud from their stands: "Christian Pulpits. in United Churches and Anglican Chur- ches were exchanged, and well re- ceived by all." We voice the prayer that at some time, all who believe in Jesus, and seek to follow His Way of Life, will eventually come together, and he one flock with one Shepherd. And what is true for last Sunday, is cfually true even for our United Churches. However good a Minister ficant addition to the total radioac- tivity to. which North Americans are subjected. Dr. Dymond, for example, HOG MARKETING NEED AIRING I am glad to see that you have pub- lished material on both sides of Ont- plan. Most farm papers have not be set, so plans can get under way. G. Brown, says the portion of radio- this socialism. I am not saying I'm He added he felt each appdintment activity from fallout is only about one all right but as operator of a feedlot day evening that work should be un- should be notified, per cent of the total to which the . and feeding and marketing 1,380 hogs | might be, it is good for both Congre. gation and Minister to have a change. Maybe, there should be an exchange of Ministers at least once every two months. There was a wonderful ear. toon in the Observer some time ago, where the local Minister was speak- ing to the visiting Minister, regret. ing that the Church may not be filled as usual, Here is a New Extra! "Learn to love and respect other Prea- chers of the Gospel. Be kindly af- fectioned one to another with brother- ly love; preferring one another." Last week Wednesday the Ladies of Scugog "Grace" W. A. met at the Manse. The Ladies are planning for a grand Birthday Party on the after: noon of May 20th. Full particulars will be given by the local correspon- dent. It is a splendid idea, and we hope that all who have had former connections with our W.A. will plan to be with us. And then two weeks later, on the evening of June 3rd. the Ladies of Scugog "Head" W.A. will be Hostess to all our W.A.s on the Pastoral Charge. All these are good, because there are lovely souls in other W.A.s who are worth knowing. Last Fall we held a Sunday School Convention at Manchester, and we elected a Committee to plan for this Year's Convention. [It was decided to start off with a Banquet, and just have the Evening Session. We would like that Committee to meet in the very near future. Our Session met on Monday even- ing at the Scugog "Head" Church. It was decided to put into force the New Summer Schedule for Sunday Services on the FIRST SUNDAY in District Churches Scugog, Manchester and Prospect Missionary Sundays, and designated June 14th and November 16th. The need is always more urgent year by year, because the Church is always pushing out into New Frontiers. You know how it is with regaids to our Schools! We are always building and expanding. So it MUST be with the Christian Church. It won't hap- pen in our generation that we will have given ALL THAT WAS NEED- ED. Our allocation this year is a thousand dollars. This only requires a hundred of us giving twenty cents per week, or ten dollars a year. We shall endeavour to procure two out- standing Missionaries for these two Sundays. Taking out tonsils and adenoids have become routine with us. Yet once-in-a-while, complications set in. Little 'Ross Carter had to be rushed off to Oshawa Hospital recently. We are so glad Ross that you are home again. Just go easy for awhile. Hope you will soon be up and around again Bobby Aldred and Karen Carter. The Minister visited the Hospital on Mon- day and found two of his room mates, (who left before he did) had return- ed. Our prayers are. with you Roy Durham and Blyth; also with you Mrs. Wm. Blain of Prospect. Best wishes to our little Island premature laby Johnston and we do hope that June, and continue until the end of October. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered on Sun- day, May 3rd at all three Services. By that time, we will have become ad- justed to the Daylight Saving Time, which comes into force on Sunday, April 26th. That should be a very good Sunday to commence our Even- ing Services at Scugog "Head" again.. The Session also decided to have two { Mother is gaining strength. Happy {birthdays to Kathleen Demara, Melo- "die Appleton, Matthew Crozier, Terry Chandler, and Roger Snow of the Is- land; To the twins Roy and Albert Leach of Manchester; and to Brian Holtby of Prospect. We hope that all our people will be with us on Sunday. We give you a hearty welcome. DO YOu? i $0006000000000000000000000000000 She needs an EXTRA phone in the kitchen! telephone business office. 000000000000000000000000000000000 To order--call your