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Canada $2.00 Per Year Members Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association; Ontarioâ€" Quebec Newspaper Association Published Every Thursday by GEO, LAKE, Owner and Publisher Timmins, Ont., Thursday, April 13th, 1944 _It would not be unreasonable to expect that Ottawa, being the capital city of this Dominion should set an example for other towns and cities to emulate. Anyone expecting such an exâ€" a;mple, however, will be sadly disappointed. Just as the government at Ottawa has always lagged behind the people in general in the matter of patâ€" riotic fervour and effort for the cause for which so many Canadians are risking their all, so the people of Ottawa in general appear to be far beâ€" hind other towns and cities of Canada in their attitude towards the men and women who are serving. Of course, it would not be difficult to find excuses for the Ottawa attitude. Ottawa is the centre of the red tape department of the sev. eral branches of the armed services, and red tape has little regard for common sense let alone kind:â€" ness and thoughtfulness and genuine humane feeling. Then, again, it may easily be the fact that there are so many "brass hats" in Ottawa these days that it is difficult to notice the ordinary men or women in the country‘s uniform, If there were any money to be collected for giving speciai thought or consideration to the rank and file of those who are on service, Ottawa would no doubt be ready to see to the matter promptly and effecâ€" tively. ~As the matter stands, Ottawa is so busy about a iot of things that do not matter, except to the select few on the right side and in the easy places, that it is difficult to find time or heart for special, thought for the men and women who are faithfully serving in the three forces. ul e P LAAA A AL A L â€"Aâ€"A uP AP AAAA LAAA L AL C LA C C iL P / SETTING THE EXAMPLE | Puit P B A A A â€"A â€"Aâ€"A â€"A Aâ€"AC Aâ€"A â€"A LAAA LAAA L â€"AC A LA C ClA P P l e Men and women home on leave from Ottawa| often note the difference between Ottawa andl other Qéntres in regard to the «réatment of ordiâ€"| nary sailors, soldiers and airmen. Of course, Otâ€"| tawa hasâ€"the facilities of the Legion, the K. of C | Huts, the Salvation Army and the other nationali agencies that are doing so notable a work for the men and women on service. The credit for this good work, however, must go to these nationa]l agencies and not to the spirit of Ottawa. Several servicemen and members of the Women‘s Auxiliaâ€" ries have contrasted the atmosphere in Ottawa! with that of other centres like Toronto, Trenton. and Kingston, not to mention Timmins and other places in this North where the spirit of the North| holds sway. A dance or other social function for the soldiers, the sailors or the airmen, in Ottawa tends to become a social function for the particuâ€" lar benefit of everybody but the men or women in the services. There is a steady stream of propaâ€" ganda coming from Ottawa in regard to the vital importance of the soldier, the airman and the sailor, but in actual practice the thought does not appear to carry far in Ottawa. There is no noticeâ€" able preference in Ottawa for the man or woman in uniform. It would appear that in Ottawa abovel all other places the. people would realize the fact that the men and women on active service are not only the flower of Canadian manhood and woman-; hood, but also that those in uniform are vital tol the safety and the future of Canada and so de-‘ erve more than passing notice. The Advance would not suggest that Ottawa should go to the extremes shown in some United States centres in regard to the entertainment and treatment of those on service, though that would be an attitude easy to justify and to fo?give. But, surely, it is not asking too much to suggest that Ottawa should treat its soldiers, sailors and airmen and the Auxi. iary forces with the same kindness and hospitality shown by Toronto for example. In Toronto, the people have special entertainments and social events for the men and women on service. Some theatres have special terms for those in uniform. Of course, it is in the North Land that the men and women on service receive the most cordial hos. pitality and the most thoughtful attention. Since the beginning of the war the Timmins theatres have given free admission to all in the nation‘s uniform. This is a gesture that indicates the general attitude of the people. There are other events and places where those in uniform receive special preference. Perhaps, the reason for conâ€" ditions may lie in the fact that Timmins has given more men and women to the three services than Ottawa has done in proportion to population. This may explain the different attitudes of mind. In any event, the fact seems inescapable that it is other centres than the capital of this Dominion that have been left to set the example in regard to the treatment of those on service, as well as to give the right leadership in other patriotic causes. In his column in The Toronto Telegram on Monâ€" day of this week, Thomas Richard Henry had a suggestion that some newspapers might do well to seriously consider in their own final interests, even mough British justice, common fairness and public welfare have no appeal to them. Thomas Richard Henry refers to the habit of.some newspapers to publish such items as:â€""Kate Smith, 18, of Sunâ€" Cbhe Vorrupine Advanee PAGE POUR TIMMINS, ONTARIO Subscription Rate United States: $3.00 Per Year dial avenue, was arrested last night on five charges of theft, etc." The columnist explains that "Kate Smith" was not the girl‘s name, but that the point he was making was that a girl‘s name should not be published when she is arrested and charged. "It is soon enough to publish her name," he says, "if she is found guilty, otherwise she will always be under suspicion, even if she is found not guilty." What would be the opinion of Thomas Richard Henry in regard to a newspaper that not only pubâ€" lished names and ages and charges but also proâ€" ceeded to hold a sort of preliminary trial in the newspaper, even producing the alleged record of the accusedâ€"something not permitted in actual court until a conviction is ‘made? If the answer should be that the publication was in the public interests, then the counter question arises as to how the public was served when much more imporâ€" tant cases were never even mentionedâ€"not even after trial and conviction. Of course, there are times when the public inâ€" terest demands a variation from the rule suggested. There are times when the publication of an arrest is necessary for public welfare. There are occasions when such publication assists the enforcement of law and order. There are also times when the publication of the arrest will bring forward eviâ€" dence that may lead to the acquittal of the acâ€" cused. As a general rule, however, the average arrest is not front page news, whatever the trial may be. Seldom is there any vital public interest served by the publication of suspicions and surâ€" mises. In the cases where the public welfare ap. pears to require publication of mere arrests, it is only fair and proper to restrict publication to known facts and to avoid sensationalism that preâ€" judices the case one way or. other. Anyone who will consider the number of people who may be charged during the course of a few short months, and then note the number of acquittals, will reâ€" cognize the fact that the call of public welfare must be very strong to Justlty the publicity given the innocent. . > Recognizing the fact that too often the truth from the trial does not appear to be able to catch up with the report of the arrest of a suspected person, with the consequent injury to innocent people and their families and friends, The Advance has followed the practice of avoiding as much as possible the use of names and addresses of those who may be arrested. As Thomas Richard Henry says, it is time enough to use names when the trial opens. This usually gives everyone concerned a fair deal. British law holds every person innocent until proven guilty. Taking that theory, is it â€"right or sensible to publish the story that an ‘"innocent person" is about to be tried for an alleged offence? There are newspapers that give too much pubâ€" licity to crime; with the result ‘that the town or city or district receivwndesel veaaeput,a.tim1 The Chrlstlan S(;ience Monltm ‘when it pubhshed a twelve page paper always reserved its crime news for page thxrteen Between those two extremes there must be a happy medium where the public is informed and safeguarded, without injury to the innocent or undue publicity to a type of illâ€"doer who glories in seemg hls name and picture even in the police court news.. It is true that part of the punishment of wrongâ€" doers often lies in the publigity their offence may receive. To that extent the public welfare may justify a certain measure of pubhcxty In this connection, however,, the punishment should fit the crime. ; It is as absurd as it is unfair to give a man $100 worth of publicity for a ten dollar fine, or a halfâ€"page for a tenâ€"day sentence. Sixth Victory Loan have been busy at work planâ€" ning and ‘organizing for the campaign that opens the latter part of this month. The work being| done so earnestly now is perhaps the most difficult' of the event, for its lacks the encouragement Oof| the returns that brighten the later efforts. Howâ€"! ever, this planning and preparation is essential,| and its success in previous campaigns shows that| it is not in vain. It might be well for all to re-l member the present work and give it due reward| when the actual campaign is under way. The committee of workers are at present spending their time and efforts with:the greatest earnestness, beâ€" cause they realize they have an unusually heavy task before them.â€" It was through such earnest ‘effort that the last campaign was made successful. The determination now is to make the Sixth Vicâ€"| tory Loan a success. The arguments this time are even more forceful than before. To supportl the war effort, as all loyal people wish to do, thei success of the Sixth Vic_tory Loan is essential.} Every dollar invested in the Sixth Victory LOoan is! a support and encouragement to the men fightingl for the Allied cause. It is also a blow at the enemy and lessens the morale of the foe. Statistics gathered by the National War Finance Committee! prove that the savings of the people now idle arcf sufficient to take up this loan without undue diffi-! culty or hardship. The Sixth Victory Loan is a| giltâ€"edge investment. Thus patriotism and good, business alike are canvassing for the success of i this loan. There has been some false optimism in! regard to the early ending of the war. Some peoâ€"| ple realize that they have been too hopeful in this matter. It is still a matter of months, perhaps,| many mogths befoare _\{gctq;jy_ is assured,. It is well not to be too hopefuFi® sutch matters. It is better to seek fox_"i)'ract,tégl' vays fig)‘gnd the battle. The surest way to do this ig for each and all to do everything possible to hasten victory by allâ€"round For some weeks past the local committee for thei I | | lt P PA CA AL PP L L P P L l P : PP PP "'WNM‘ Still stands the motto of the King: "Put into your task whatever it may be, alil the courage and purpose of which you are capable. Keep your hearts proud and your resolve unshakâ€" en.. Let us go forward to that task as one man, a smile on our lips and our heads held high and with God‘s help we shall not fail." ! On Tuesday of last week, Mr. Wim. Dalzell, for thirtyâ€"thrse years a valuâ€" able businessman of the North, \gho | has pioneered two mining camps, injthis part of Ontario, hlS 6th lirthday. With the mind and talept of a much younger man and with nakk health for his years, he menced his Tith year with SCPXGS L frirnds extending birthday grfts good wishes. With an Irishman‘s optimism he | GRAVEL AND SANDâ€"AND PLACER Arbutus Chapter Celebrate Birthday Wednesday Night The St. Mary‘s Journalâ€"Argus recently did a disâ€" tinct public service in calling attention to the numâ€" ber of boys leaving school to enter highlyâ€"paid positions that will cease when the war is over. High wages now will not counterbalance the loss of a High School education.. Many of the boys will not want to return to school and they will not be qualified for the positions that may be vacant. effort to win it. The Sixth Viectory Loan is one of the ways that opens to most people to help and inspire the Allied Nations and harm and depress the enemy. 5> $Â¥ + On Wednesday evening, following the regular meeting of the Arbutus Caapâ€" ter, the members celebrated the nineâ€" teenth birthday of the Chapter under the supervision and direction of Miss Mildred Tackaberry. During the past week, Councillor E. W. Gladâ€" stone, while busily at work, has enjoyed a wellâ€" earned rest. Nineteenth Birthday of ‘the Chapter Celebrated with Festivities. After Councillor Gladstone had suffered a barâ€" rage of blows, Councillor Ellen Terry and Counâ€" cillor Karl Eyre were each treated to a gentle tap on the wrist. And they hadn‘t said "beer," either. Announcement has been made by the Deputy Minister of Education for Ontario that there will be two periods of religious instruction each week in the schools of the province, in addition to the daily religious exercises now provided. : Provision is to be made for the exclusion of uny children whose parents have conscientious objection to the BRAAA LAAA DPAAA LAAA LAAA LAAA L AL A LA LAAA LC LCAAAE L which the birthday refreshmenis were served, and one more very friendly evening in Arbutus came to a very happy conclusion. The committee in charge of the lunâ€" cheon were: Mrs. Jeanne Phillips, Mrs. Celia Easton, Mrs. Margaret Shields and Mrs. Bea Drury. VA beautifhl solo, "Bless This House" was rendered by Mrs. Mary Ralph after Proneer Mer(hant Observes His 76th Birthday W. Dalzell Active and Alert, After â€"Pioneering Two Northern Camps. a knowledge and appreciation of cloths and tailoring as h? has, while he is a recognized expert in the difficult work of ‘measuring. Almost equal to his interss;; in clothing (or perhaps even more so) has been his enthusiasm for Masonry. He has high standing in that Craft being one of the few 32nd Degre« Masons in Timmins. His first visit to this part of the North was in 1910, ascribss his long life and good health to the fact that he was born in Ireland and came to Canada as early as 1907. He spent a couple of years in Toronto and then came to Cobalt, then a young camp, in 1909. He was manager of the Nipissing Stores in the boom days of Cobalt and was a popular figure through the North in those years. In 1911 he became the Northern repreâ€" sentative of the Wm. Leishman firm of highâ€"clas;s tailors and for thirtyâ€" three years he has maintained that connection. Mr. Dalzoll has made a nobby of the clothing business ana there are few in the North, or in Onâ€" tario for that matter, who have as keen plan. The new instruction periods will be taken by the teachers, and are being developed along lines that have proved satisfactory in other Canaâ€" dian provinces and in Britain. There is hope that if there is a new generation given specific religious instruction in the schools, there may follow anoâ€" ther generation who will have the advantage of a general habit of religious instruction in the homes. Russia continues to furnish the best war news of the day. The recapture this week of Odessa by the Russians should have wide influence on the general war situation. The advantage to Russia of repossessing this Black Sea port is evident on its face, while this latest Russian triumph also means that some 100,000 German and Roumanian troops are practically trapped. Those who are discouraged by the situation on the Italian front should remember that the splitting of German forces and equipment to meet the Italian invasion contributed to the Russian success at Odessa, where the enemy fled rather than face a siege. Mayor Brunette‘s announcement at the Vimy Banquet that the town was planning to establish a suitable memorial for those who are serving in this war and those who gave service in the last war will meet with general approval. Mayor Bru: nette also showed wisdom and foresight in asking the Legion for suggestions as to the form the meâ€" morial should take. There are two schools of thought in regard to war memorials. One favours the useful and the practical, while the other is more concerned with making the memorial dis. tinctly a monument to the servicemen. The Leâ€" gion, being composed of the men of the last war and of this, is the ideal medium to express the wishes of the men themselves. The Legion has shown itself rich in practical and helpful ideas and its leadership in the choice of a form of meâ€" morial should be valuable indeed. Cooking with electricity saves timeâ€"no constant watching with heat control « Saves fuel â€" no ovenâ€"peeking or basting *« Prevents waste â€" no more boiled over or burned dishes *« Saves vitamins â€" foods can be cooked in their own juices *« Saves work â€" no polishâ€" ing or scraping, just a damp cloth and your range looks like new. TO SUCCESSFUL And remember, ovenâ€"cooked and broiled food is more healthy than fried â€" Plan your meals so that several dishes can be cooked at the same time in the oven â€"Don‘t scrape spilled food off the burners as this may injure the clement â€" burn it off. and he later came to the Porcupine Camp as manager of the Nipissint Store here. In 1921 he came to Timmins and opened his own men‘s wear store here. He is also a famous cribbage player and hopes to learn all the fine points cof the game in the next f@w years. All who know him, and he has wide circles of friends, will wish him many more years of health and conâ€" tentment. Due to the quick response of the Schumacher fire dept., what might have Schumacher Fire Brigade Avert Serious Fire Schumacher, April 12th. Special to The Advance. Quick Response and Good Work Prevent Dangerous Fire from Spreading. MEALS / been a very serious fire was averted, when fire broke out Saturday afternoon in one of the apartments in the Deâ€" saulniers Block, First gavenue. The apartments is over the B‘rcwery Store on First avenue. Fire broke out at 4.30 p.m., a short time before the new tenâ€" ants, Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy, from Toâ€" ronto, were to move in. TDhe electric power was turned on and a small elecâ€" tric hot plate had been left on in error. The heat soon caught on to the walls. The apartment was well gutted by the flames. Damage is estimated at $3,200. The insurance adjusters investigating the fire pay high tribute to Fire Chief Jucksch and his men for their excelâ€" lent work in preventing the fiames spreading to other parts of the buildâ€" ing. Toronto Telegram: All would be well for King Government radio speakers, if they could assemble an audience aAs easily as .they can get the air. Reddy Says: ro yOUR BREA O C 4e THURSDAY, APRIL 13TH, 1944 7