- THE STRATFORD MIRROR Disappointment elan oko ORDER YOUR HOT CROSS BUNS EARLY FOR INSURED DELIVERY Tasty Hot Cross Buns from T.V.B., made from the finest ingredients, are a feature of the Easter season. Make sure of your supply by order- ing now. T.V.B. BREAD CO. 56 HURON STREET PHONE 2345 Immediate interest in Egypt is focussed today on the twenty-year Anglo-Egyptian treaty of 1936 which, by agreement of the two countries, can be revised ten years after rat- ification. This treaty terminated Britains military occupation of Egypt, though the special British in- terest in the defense of Suez Canal Zone was recognized. By the treaty, Britain enjoys certain privileges, and undertakes certain obligations of a mainly military nature in Egypt and the Sudan. Without these special military privileges in this critical strategic area, Britain and the Unit- ed Nations would probably have lost the war, for Egypt was the keystone of British strategy. If Wavell's army of the Nile, or Montgomery's Eighth Army had lost the battles of the desert in Libya and Egypt, the Axis forces could have crossed the Suez Jean Ferguson Ladies' Wear Spee ag 26 WELLINGTON ST. Introducing a brilliant new classic* So unmistakably right for all occasions, this exquisitely tailored dress designed for round-the-clock wear. Fabric by Brack. "Industrial design patent pending and out-flanked Russia in the south. They might also have turned west- ward to Dakar, facing the lightly de- fended Brazilian bulge. If such events had occurred, it would have been practically impossible to stop the Japanese from driving west across India to join hands with the Germans across the "land mass." The geopoliticians' dream would have come true. It was to thwart this, and fo carry out her obligations to defend Egypt, that Britain, in June 1940, sent roughly half her armoured forces to Egypt. That was six weeks after Dunkirk, when Britain, almost strip- ped of arms, was threatened with invasion herself. But the war is over, Egypt is no longer in danger, and the United Kingdom Government has agreed not to wait until the treaty expires, but to discuss now with the Egypt- ian Government its termination and possible replacement with a treaty more suitable to Egyptian national aspirations. Unfortunately this un- dertaking has not allayed the im- patience of the young Egyptian na- tionalists who have resorted to riots and bloodshed in demonstrating their demand for the immediate withdrawal of British forces. In support of their present de- mand for revision of the treaty, the Egyptians point out that from 1939 to 1945 their own troops saw to the protection of the Suez Canal, mine- spotting, anti-sabotage watch, coast- guarding, as well as playing an im- portant part in the anti-aircraft de- fense of Alexandria Harbour and other vulnerable targets. They are thus calling for the withdrawal of British troops, the substitution of Egyptian troops in areas vital to de- fense, and the end of the Sudan Condominium, King Farouk opened the Egyptian parliament in Novem- ber, 1945, with a speech expressing his country's resolution to end all restrictions to her independence, at the same time asserting that both countries are "sincerely determined to co-operate" and develop relations on a basis of equality. 'Despite the violence of the demon- strations in Cairo, the British Gov- ernment is confident that the out- come will be a new arrangement that will meet the requirements of the United Nations, of Egyptian na- tional feeling, and of military secur- ity for Britain's communications. Will Do The Work BASEBOARD OUTLETS IN- STALLED WITHOUT FUSS OR MUSS Hydro Shop Friday, April 12, 1946 Britain And Egypt Canal, seized Palestine and Iraa, -- Synthetic Rubber Here To Stay "Friday, April 12, 1946 - THE STRATFORD MIRROR London, Ontario, March 29,-- No longer merely a substitute, synthetic rubber is now able to stand on its own feet as a valuable raw material which will continue to be used in making tens of thousands of articles for the farm, the home, the factory, and the office, Ralph Rowzee, Dir- ector of Research for the govern- ment-owned Polymer Corporation synthetic rubber plant this week told the Kinsmen's Club in London, Ontario. According to Mr. Rowzee, the Canadian taxpayers' investment in the synthetic rubber plant at Sarnia, Ontario, is now showing a profit and is likely to continue to do so even after setting aside substantial re- serves for depreciation and for pur- chasing new equipment when the need arises. He gave five reasons for his op- timistic view of the future of the synthetic rubber plant: ie Synthetic rubber has proved itself at least as good and often bet- ter than natural rubber. 2. Synthetic rubber is meeting, and is likely to continue to meet, the price competition from natural rubber. In doing so it will help to stabilize world rubber prices. 3. Research work is developing new types of synthetic rubber and new uses, and the manufacturer will be happy to get just the kind of rubber he wants for what he wants to make. 4. Export markets for Polymer types of synthetic rubber are certain to increase. 5. Polymer Corporation will pros- per as it takes steps to assist in the developing of new industries which will use its raw materials. sion," lent quality now available, prices, have become more stable and the' processing companies can safely, make long-range plans for expan-| said Mr. Rowzee. "For you' and me, this means steadier and' perhaps lower prices for the thous- ands of rubber items we use. And} also it means a host of wonderful) new products made of rubber." | Mr. Rowzee added that the differ-| ence in quality between synthetic' and natural rubber for making pas-| senger tires is now so slight that the) matter of cost will become the most important question. MURDER BY STARVATION Reminiscent of the brooding hor- ror of an Edgar Allan Poe shocker igs the true story of a Viennese soc- ialite who methodically beat, tor- tured and starved her 14-year-old housemaid. Read "Murder by Star- vation", by Peter Levins, in The American Weekly with this Sun- day's (April 14) issue of The De- troit Sunday Times. Make Life Easy.. HAVE YOUR WASHING DONE AT THE Avon Launderers 108 Downie St. Phone 388 "With synthetic rubber of excel- Saturday At ~ Northway's Bright Ideas for the Easter Parade in Clothes for the Little Miss and Big Sister! Smart Tweed and All-Wool Cheviot. 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