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Ee daa FT Ta FEIT SYIY RAAT NG Ar A Ne a re x) EF 5d Grates A 0 mg f | st * hop ir ay : ; Te ELSVE02 Da - ed) SARIN RSS SPREE of . Gi fit A We i ) son 3 0h el So ASAE be : u : Member of | oT Waly Newmepes THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE mo concer sm me Eo. i. - 3 : 3 -- Fo - ry For ready planned will add another 550 \ miles and 28 relay stations to the main - Fo « NOTES AND COMMENTS AN ow Kind of Education The trek of young people back to their ' various universities and schools after their "summer work has begun. They come lit- erally from all parts of the world. To-day a young man from Saskatoon left his form- er friend and school-mate in Ottawa to take a plane to England where he will at- tend Cambridge University and go on with post-graduate work in history. : The young man he was visiting has just returned by plane from the Arctic where he has been doing research work in the field of Science for the government. He has lived with Eskimos and crossed broken ice-flows in a IALGL inch run by Eskimos who may have their Tuts electrically wired soon. A telephone call brought the voice of a young woman to our ears who had just re- turned from Vancouver for one night's -stay with her parents in the capital of Can- ada then she was taking train for London and a final year at Western. ; Two boys have worked in Germany all summer. Some one else has crossed a friend's path-in South America or Mexico. This is a new kind of education for our - young people. They go any where, do any thing for the summer in order to earn enough to go on with their formal educa- tion in the winter. True, it has been done What! No Summer? We ordinary mortals have wondered for a long time if the A-bomb can change the weather and after this summer we find 'ourselves still wondering. Most of us think there- hasn't been any summer--unless you call the first two weeks in August our summer." Now Wwe find that many reput- able scientists are not content to leave the answer at a probable negative. Dr Irving Bengelsdorf has written articles which point out that the question is far from settled. Apparently there is some validity "in the idea that the atom bomb 'explosions may affect the weather. _ It seems that each explosion, as we all know, releases radio-activity which is - hurled into the sky and (what perhaps we have not known) is capable of producing "It is education with a world view. for a long time but never have so many young people moved over vast distances so easily or so frequently. This must be a very practical and literal- ly far-reaching type of education. Mingl- ing with strangers is a test of one's ability to get along with others. We need to in- crease this ability until we are emotionally "convinced that segregation is a thing of the past. Self-reliance is taught inadvertently when a young man or a girl looks after lug- gage and hotel bills and catches trains on time. : The broadening effect of travel was much sought after by the wealthy families of England and it was taken for granted that the eldest son at least should have some time on the continent, Our young people on the other hand are distinctly dif- ferent from tourists. Their education is much more valuable for they go to live and' work among people of different lands. Knowing peopl through their work is a much more val¥{l experience than that of the bird of pass:H hose life is essentially far away from Whose among whom he moves for a short time. A new kind of education is taking place. This brings with it a renewed hope for the future. other electrically charged particles called ions. These ions may trigger off mount- ing storms prematurely or help increase the violence of a storm already in pro- gress. It is. known that when ions go through a properly super-saturated water-vapour they cause droplets to form. According to Dr. Irving Langmuir's calculations every three-tenths of an inch of rain releases as much energy in a given space as that same area receives from a full day of sunshine. This force then may invade a place of turblence which will increase its power and perhaps set off a chain of events that may cauge floods, drought or unseasonal heat or cold. - : : Well, let's hope they stop before we have winter all the time. -- Ns SW Tr District Doings BROOKLIN PULLET LAYS GIANT EGG 3 Something to crow about." While gathering eggs from his flock of five- month-old pullets, Mr. Arthur Elliott was surprised to find a giant-sized egg. This egg measured eight/and one-half inches by seven inches and tipped the scales at four ounces. This is really quite an achievement and one well-worth crowing about. . LICENSE NOW NEEDED FOR BOW AND ARROW SUTTON.--If Junior goes out with his bow and arrow outfit, make sure that he has a license, otherwise it may be confiscated by the local game war- dens, What used to be called the Resident Gun License for use of firearms or air rifles has been amended, and is now called the 'Resident Hunting License.' This means that hunting by any meth- od, including bows and arrows, now re- quires this license authority. Make sure he wears his red hunting . cap, too. OSHAWA- STILL BEST TAXPAYERS Oshawa residents are- still the best taxpayers of -any city in Ontario. According to statistics just released by the Department of Municipal Af- fairs, Oshawa leads the province for collecting most of city levied taxes. The report for 19566 rates Oshawa with collection of 98.16 per cent of taxes levied. Last year's current tax bill was $3,766,808. Oshawa has held this title for many © years. Kitchener is second in line with 95.86 collected. The report also reveals that Osha- wa's tax arrears amount to $.67 per capita which is lower than most cities in that eategory. Arrears in Peter- boro amount to §6.41 per capita. NEW METHOD FOR CHARGING TOWN HYDRO An Act passed on the resolution of The Ontario Municipal Electric Asso- ciation at the 26th Ontario Legislature repealing clauses of The Power Com- mission Act makes it no longer neces- sary for the costing of power supplied by an electric utility for municipal ser- RAGLAN CROSSING The costing of municipal services was continued for the year-1955, and for Bowmanville, the cost of supplying electric power for municipal services which is set on an estimated basis, re- sulted in a surplus of $3,014.71 which has been returned to the town. 'This will be the last time that an adjustment of this nature will be made. Power supplies for municipal services, other than street lighting will be billed as in the past, at the same rates as other industrial power con- sumers. New rates for street light- ing are under review and will be im- plemented when the Rates Committee have finalized their findings. APPLY FOR SUBWAY AT An application has been made to the Board of Transport Commissioners to have a subway built at the CPR cross- ing north of Raglan on the county road. This was learned at a meeting of the Ontario County Council. The application. has been made by- the Oshawa Suburban [Roads Commission. The announcement came from the County Road Board, in a report to the council. * The report noted that such an application had been made and that the county board had been contacted. The county, it was pointed out, would have to pay 26 per cent of the cost of such a subway if it is granted. The county road board reported that théy had a 'favorable attitude' toward the application, The - crossing under discussion is located north of Raglan on the Osha- wa-Port Perry highway, the scene of an accident in recent.weeks in which an Oshawa man was injured. -. At the present time the crossing is protected by a wig-wag. Clipped Comments TRUE FRIENDSHIP philosophet, said centuries ago about Friends, which is still applicable in this 20th Century, but too few stop to practice it: "Get not your friends by bare com- pliment, but by giving them sensible tokens of your love. It js.well worth- while to learn how to win-the heart of a man the right way. Force is of no vices such as street lighting, water- works, ete. use to make or preserve a friend who Here is what Socrates, the Greek! ad tamed by kindness and pleasure. Excite them by your eivilities, and show them that you desire nothing more than their satisfaction; oblige with all your soul that friend who has made you a present of his own." HAIL THE RESENTFUL TAXPAYER A voice came over the radio. . We didn't hear the speaker's name, but he described himself as a resentful tax- payer. : He strongly resents the fact that taxes take a third of his income, that for every day he works to support his family he has to work a half day to support the government; and that no matter how he saves on the family ex- penditures, there is no possibility of saving anything on his tax bill, We can understand how the man feels; but we can't help wondering how much he himself has helped to create -.the situation that makes it necessary for governments to take so much of our earnings. Canadians don't like to be taxed. But there are other, things we like still less. We don't like doing without things that our neighbours have, and if governments offer to provide such things for us, we don't hesitate to allow them to do so, even though we know that it- will mean higher taxes. We don't like the trouble of man- aging our own affairs, of planning how to spend our earnings--so many pennies for this, so many pennies for that and so so many put away for future neéds. To most of us, money is something to be earned and spent, and when we have it in our pockets we like to spent it. But managing .our own affairs re. quires keeping track of the pennies and carefully planning what to buy with them. The virtues of thrift and self-denial 'are somewhat painful to most of us; and when the politicians offer to relieve us of that pain we are apt to fall for their blandishments. What we overlook is the fact that the more we allow the politicians to plan and direct our affairs, the less control we have over them ourselves, and we are still the ones who have to pay for it all. . Anyway, the above is the way John Atkins expresses his characteristic candid views on a timely and debat- abble subject we are all vitally inter- ested in, . ~Canadian Statesman, is an animal that is never caught nor During the past few months, I have discussed through these columns many of the problem areas of hospital oper- ations. As I have completed several of these it seemed to me that many of the problems could be quickly solved if only hospitals had funds available to meet the difficulties presented. And yet, frequently we encounter the remark "With hospitals charging s0 much, why are they always looking for money?" Your hospitals and all persons connectéd with the respons- ibility for their opertion are keenly aware of this problem and can facly stand a certain amount of such ques- tioning by their patients and the pub- lic generally. In analyzing the ques- tion, however, it is important--indeed necessary -- to consider all the pro- blems involved--those of the patient, the physician, and the hospital. Es- sentially, all have the same desire-- the best and most pleasant care of the patient, with emphasis on maximum efficiency and reasonable cost. The patient, of course, is at a slight disadvantage in this situation, He is entering @n institution with which, generally, he is unfamiliar, and for which there is no~counterpart in his normal eenvironment. He does not, as a rule, elect to go to a hospildl of his own free will and after he arrives he is relatively helpless, not only as to the "procedures to which he will be subjected, on-his doctors' orders, but as to the ultimate charges for the ser- vices rendered on his behalf by the hospitals. While hospital people have a deep rooted philosophy that all necessary attention and care must he provided the patient as quickly as possible, cold realism dictates. that the financial re- turn for providing these requested ser- vices must be carefully considered and met, One of the complaints most often heard about hospital bills is that "I didn't mind paying the hospital bill, 'but I resent being asked for money .at a time like that." Hospital people as a rule, understand that stress and worry-are-often connected with hos- pitalization, and realize that on occa- sion it might scem that they are un- feeling even to talk about money when a person is ill. Hospitals, how- ever are not profit organizations, and can keep their doors open and meet their expenses only through prompt payment of hospital accounts. They want to be courteous and understand- ing, but financial arrangements are never an easy subject to discus¥; the co-operation of the patient or his near- est relative is therefore most_helpful and appreciated. "Over the past few years every hos- pital has found it necessary .to in- crease charges for the service it pro- vides, No one realizes more than those who manage hospitals that in- creasing charges have made good hos- pital care comparatively expensive. But hospital Boards have had to face up to reality in the ever-changing eco- nomic picture, and have had no alter- native but to- increase charges as necessity has demanded. The chief factor in these steadily rising costs is that hospitals are personal service in- stitutions, Personal service means peaple instead of machines. Unfor- tunately, the rapidly developing science of automation in industrial fields cannot, to any great extent, ap- ply to hospital care nor the alterna- tive use of machines if and when the cost of labor exceeds the cost of ma- chines, We in active hospital work cannot 2 « WARNING TO CIGARETTE VENDERS It has been brought to the attention of the authorities that school children, both boys and girls are jindulging in the smoking of cigarettes. While this smoking of cigarettes is common among adults it is not considered a good habit for "kids" therefore the following is printed for the henefit of retailers of this weed. Quote: Chapter 238 1937, Chapter 296 section 2 says: (1) No person shall either directly sell or give or furnish to a child under tobacco, (2) This section shall not apply to a sale to a child for his parent or guardian under a written request or order of the parent or guardian. MRS. CHARLES McLEAN PRESIDENT, ONTARIO HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION offsetting blame our patients for sometimes be-' The minors' Protection Act, R.8.0. 18 years of age cigarettes, cigars or ~~Millbrook Reporter ing skeptical and a bit resentful about hospital costs, Indeed, we feel it is a tribute both to our hospitals and to physicians, that hospitals are accepted and trusted as completely as they are by the general public, Actually, how- ever, the patient does not know what he needs in hospital. He knows that he wants to get well as rapidly as pos- sible; wants the best professional and technical skills available, and does not 'want second or third best drugs, ap- pliances or equipment. In other words, he wants high quality 'hospital care, and, at the same time he requires it, cost is not the measure of his need, Can you see the picture from the viewpoint of the hospitals? They are continually faced with requests for added and improved services for the patient, either hy the patient himself or by the attending physician. On the other hand, to provide the required service in this period of economic in- flation, hospitals are bombarded with requests for increased salavies and personnel, and must meet the rising costs for supplies and other expenses --all of which adds up to higher costs and, necessarily, higher charges for services rendered. © Careful examination indicates that hospital costs cannot be regulated through legislation. No one ean pass a law regulating sickness, Neither can hospital care be measured in feet, pounds or killowatts for, being a per- sonal service, it is tailormade to meet the needs of the individual patient, As medical service progresses, with benefits to all, hospitals must keep pace by providing the necessary fa- cilities. This takes more personnel, modern equipment, drugs,, supplies. Coupled with the necessary increase in wage levels for hospital employees (corresponding to increasing wire levels for others in the community), as well as the universal trend to 'the shorter hours of the work-week; in- creased charges by the hospital is the only answer if good standards of hos- pital-care are to-be maintained: In the final analysis, hospital costs are determined by the amount and quality of service given to sick people. Patients must get exactly what their doctors deem essential. There is little likelihood, therefore, in,our continuing inflationary cconomy, that hospital charges will do anything but continue to increase. The opposite side of the coin, how- ever, presents a brighter picture tn the factor to this increasing cost. Most periods of hospitalization today are only a fraction of the time required a decade ago, This shorter stay in hospital, due to improved medical knowledge and up-to-date fa- cilities and care, means that you, the patient, very often incur a total bill that is equal or only slightly larger than would have been the case ten to fifteen years ago. Furthermore, your recovery period is considerably short- ened, and your earning power is re- stored much more quickly. Hospital people agree that every citizen has the right to expect and re- ceive the best possible hospital care. They know, too, that it takes money to provide siieh care, and that hospital fected by every upward trend in our general economy. o Much is said these days about the increased cost of living, and people ae- cept higher charges for food and shelt- er and the luxuries of modern living. When you go to hospital, the cost of "living" takes on a and some- times drastic meaning which cannot be measured in dollars and cents, But cost necessarily is involved. Hospitals, therefore, are forced to charge for their services the amount needed to cover the cost of providing the care they are required to give, It is as actual and simple as that, new 7 TT ¥, COURT BELIEVES MOTOR IST CASCADE, IDAHO, - Tiat wasn't me, that was an airplane, motorist D. Faster contended at his trial on a speeding charge. And the jury believed him, and ac- quitted him, Easter presented witnesses twho said a low-flying, crop-dusting plane had made a pass over the highway at the same time state police using radar equipment, said they clocked Easter at 70 miles an hour, P.S.--The airplane got away. 1 Broadcasting Corporation to bring live costs are naturally and necessarily af- |. : _- -- {Invisible 'Skyway' An invisible "Skyway" will add an- other dimension to the vital communi: cations facilities linking Eastern and Western Canada when the Trans Canada Telgphone System's microwave network from Toronto to Winnipeg goes into service on Sunday, Sept. 30. The 1,200-mile communication -8YyS- tem will be used by the Canadian television programs to television sta- tions in North Bay, Sudbury, Port Arthur and Winnipeg for the first time and will also provide scores of new long distance telephone circuits. Opening of the new microwave link will be an important step forward to- wards completion of the world's long- est single microwave network now be- ing constructed across Canada by members of the Trans-Canada Tele- phone System. The entire network, when completed in the first half of 19568, will stretch 3,900 miles from Sydney, N.S. Victoria, B.C. Comprising 139 radio relay stations and requiring over 20,000 vacuum tubes to operate, the system will make possible a coast-to- coast television network as well as supplying sufficient telephone and other communications circuits to meet Canada's needs far into the future. Inauguration of CBC television ser- vice between Toronto and Winnipeg on September 30 will be marked by an hour-long afternoon telecast featuring events taking place over the length of the existing network. Pick-ups will be made in Quebee City, Montreal, Ot- tawa, Toronto and Winnipeg. The Toronto-Winnipeg microwave chain consists of 42 relay points along a route which parellels Highway 11 through Northern Ontario. At each site are massive steel towers ranging in height from 50 to 350 feet, with antennae shaped like giant sugar- scoups-on top of each, © Tallest tower is located at Olive, 40 miles north of North Bay, and weighs 120 tons. Speeding across the countryside with the speed of light, the invisible microwave signals carrying television programs and telephone messages will take 'only a fraction of a second to traverse the 1,200 miles between Toronto and Winnipeg. ~ Construction of the new microwave. chain' took almost two-and-a-half years, with hundreds of people--rang- ing from Indians to college students-- being engaged in the project, The Indians were used in Northern Ontario to clear six-siere fire-breaks at several sites; the college students conducted some of the transmission tests along the route. Special alarm and control equip- ment, which can answer questions and obey orders as well as call for help, is used to "man" many of the relay stations on the far-flung network. While trained attendants are on duty at a few key stations, the others are looked after by remote control. Another protective feature of the network is automatic switching to a stand-by microwave channel should the picture signal fade on the channel be- ing used. Spur lines can be provided to serve television stations in centres not lo- cated on the basic trans-continental to |: coast-to-coast "skyway". Next link to go into service will be the Saint John-Moneton-Halifax-Syd- ney section, in December of this year, The Winnipeg-Regina section is sche- duled to go into operation in March of 1957, the Regina-Saskatoon section in May of 1957, the Regina-Calgary section and the Edmonton-Calgary- Lethbridge section in September. of 1957, the Quebec City-Saint John sec- tion and the Hardwood Hill, N.S.- Churchill, P,E.I. section in December of 1957 and the Calgary-Vancouver- Victoria section by mid-1958. Of Many Things AMBROSE HILLS FREE HEALTH SERVICE I have been participating in free health service and 1 feel pretty good. It works this way. You pay no pre- miums, and there are no taxes de- ducted from your pay cheque. The only requirement is a willingness to do a few things for yourself. Here is how I gained my membership in the free health service clinic. - 1 took a 7-day holiday, and I devoted it to health. I went to bed early, rose carly, limited my coffee and cigarette intake, drank plenty of good, fresh water, ate moderately, swam a great deal, sat in the sun, laughed, walked, and worried not at all. Results ? Well, my stomach flat- tened out and muscles feel firm. I've a nice tan, which makes me look" healthier, so I get a lift when I look in the mirror in the morning. The daily walk improved by wind; the swim relaxed me; the sun provided vitamins; the laughter and fun was a tonic. At night I am pleasantly tired and sleep soundly. I firmly believe that any person able to walk around can be healthy if he has a mind to be healthy. Water, sun, exercise, good spirits diligently culti- vated, decent food and moderation can do more for you in a week than doc- tors, for all their skill, can do in a month. Now I'm trying to convince myself that I néed-not take a holiday to get healthy. There is no reason why I should smoke too much, or slug coffee into me, or over eat any time of the year, Sunshine is nearly. always available, and exercise can be fun if approached in the proper spirit. About nine out of ten folks, judging by my friends, devote virtually no thought or effort to their health, In- deed, they spend money on just about everything but health . . . and then grouse when sickness catches up with them. It seems to me that govern- ment health schemes will never work out until we have a few more people with personal health plans, How're you feeling? What are you doing to make yourself better? Try walking more, breathing deeply, eat- ing slowly, and getting out in the sun whenever you can. My bet is that within two weeks you can have a new system. Across Canada the spurs al- sparkle in your eye. Try it and see! + Law and order get a boost from a new ink ? 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