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- A! é A NEIGHBORS "tion. _of neighborliiness declines. } ---great store by principles, The task . been sacrificed to" ill-advised notions - Member of Canadian The Weekly Newspapers tien THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE - Thursday, December 27th, 1956 ; ~ NOTES AND COMMENTS Mr. Nehru Jawarhal Nehru came to Washington and Ottawa to teach rather HE was inspired to come because he felt that the time was now ripe for the people The debacle at Suez and the rape of the Hungarians by prepared of the West to listen. their Russian masters ground. The lesson he wanted to teach deals how to achieve world peace and how to build a world civilization. Of course, the two things in Mr. Nehru's inseparable things. _made it quite clear that -the West can never hope to bring about world peace by Not even by its use in a defensive way. He tried to show Eisen- that militant Communism was «doomed only if we did not attempt to op- with: two things; mind are the use of force. hower pose it by military alliances ¢ ing up of our own armaments. a philosopher who believes that human freedom is built into the very fibre of humanity itself and that in time nothing He feels that the West is impatient and without faith. that we rather "stupidly have prolonged Russian strength by supplying them with proof that we are dangerous. dangerous because we believe in NATO, in Bagdad pacts in hydrogen bombs and By playing with these things we play into the hands of the lead- can withstand it. guided missiles. ers of the Soviet. We are than to learn. feared. the to be hostile, to be war-mongerers, to be On the basis of the fear we en- gender rests the power of the dictators. Mr. Nehru would have us believe in hu- manity; would have us believe in peace that admits of different ways of living to ours; would have us accept Communist China; would have us admit into a world He has fusion, cannot guage. and the build- work. Nehru is war, He feels patient. We are easily shown Television and Santa Claus The commercial exploitation of the Santa Claus myth this season on television has done more to destroy the beauty and the spirit of old St. Nich than a hundred Brock Chisholms. Programme after programme featured Fat ones, thin ones, some with unctious voices, some with harsh, Some of them were just plain silly ; some pathetic, and others quite ~~ They did everything from legitimate Santa Claus business to acting as cheap barkers for refrigerators, choco- late bars, cheeses, cigarettes, and chewing Santa Clauses. strident basses. impressive. gum. . Much of the beauty of the Santa Claus myth for children resides in + of imagination and a sense of the mysteri- The shadow figures on the television screen posing as a Santa Claus left child- ous, imagination. quires time . . It is true that non-violence as a program worked in winning independence for India under Ghandi's leadership but it «took years and the crisis of a second world And the temper of Western civili- zation has always been Jntemiperatoly, im- fellowship the races of mankind regard- less of race, colour and religion. Mr. Nehru would have our political lead- ers aspire to the realms of practical ideal- ism rather than grovel in the wastes of expediency where blow the sterile, dust- blinding winds of contradiction and con- In short But Mr. Nehru's philosophy involves sacrifice, a sacrifice that we nor Mr. Nehru And his philosophy re- .'a long time in which to Mr. Nehru received a hearing in both Washington and Ottawa but the West is ° not yet ready to profit by his teaching. At best he has done something to bring about a better understanding of his neut- ralist position, valuable to us in these troubled times. Even that is perhaps very -- ren powerless to exercise even a scrap of The sense of mystery was shattered with a ruthless disregard for the way the child would feel and a scrupulous eye toward the exploitation of the grown- ness. their free use ° Christmas. up's maudlin sentimentality for the unreal and the spurious. It seems that if Christmas is to be preserved in our Christian society that the home, and the school and the church have a tremendous job on their hands. will have to band together to put some checks on this kind of commercial sloppi- Two or three Christmases on tele- vision like the one. we have just had will finish for the average sensible person any reverence at all for the real meaning of It may perhaps survive as a quite pagan bacchanalia of splurge adver- tising, of splurge spending and splurge drinking. A feroony christmas gone mad. They Aca Clipped Comments The greater the population. and the closer people live to one: another, seems to bring about, for some reason or other, a lack of neighborliness. There 'was a time--and still is in some places--where acts of neighborliness were given without thought or ques- . This was particularly true in the pioneer days in this and other sections of the country. Mere need was acted upon, no mat- ter whether it was Sickness or work or play. But in the cities it seems the spirit In the rush of modern living, it's not a bit unusual to be no more than on speak- ing/or nodding terms with a neighbor only a few doors down the street. --=Stouffville Tribune. IN POLITICAL LIFE, as in other realms of human affairs, clear and readily-grasped® principles are the pears to have been overlooked by the architects of Conservative party po- licy at the recent leadership conven- tion at Ottawa. In an effort to woo he farmer, the veteran, the old age ensioner and other groups, the party platform as it has emerged from the convention must appear to the ordin- ary citizen as a hodge-podge of reso- lutions, wordy and frequently conflict- ing, in which principles appear to have of political expediency. Perhaps the most glaring inconsist- ency is the -undertaking to reduce taxes, increase income tax exemp- tions and, at the same time, embark upoh elaborate and costly extension of social security measures. It is fortunate, for the country as well as for the Conservative party, that the new leader, Mr, John Diefen- -baker, is a man who is known to set that confronts him, of distilling from the mash of conflicting resolutions an intelligible and meaningful statement of party policy based on principles, is truly monumental, His record in Parliament is the best assurance that he will attack it with purpose and vigor. Such is the essence of true leadership. --The Letter-Review, Fort Erie, Ontario. A TIMELY REMINDER of the im- portance of advanced manufacturing to Canada's economic stability and growth comes from Bank of Com- merce president James Stewart. Manufacturing, Mr. Stewart points out, now accounts for "about one- third of the nation's net domestic pro- duct." Manufacturing, to borrow the words of this banker, is an essential part of "the road to industrial nation- hood." As a source of employment and income, manufacturing industries are of vital importance to Canada's economic wellbeing. If advanced manufacturing is to prosper and play its proper role in Canada's economic growth, markets are essential. This point was clearly recognized by economist J. Douglas Gibson of the Bank of Nova Scotia, in "his presidential address some months ago before the Canadian Po- litical Science Association. Mr. Gib- son said: "If we are to have a develop- ing industry we must make the most of our market, and with the substan- tial distances involved this factor a- lone necessitates a significant degree of protection." " Unfortunately, existing Canadian trade policy largely ignores Mr. Gib- son's point. The Government at Ot- tawa still remains to be persuaded that, as Mr. Gibson put it some mon- ths ago, "there are circumstances in which the use of new protective poli- cies 'may be desirable." What needs to be récognized, at Ot- tawa and elsewhere, is that the do- mestic market is an economic asset of first importance, requiring more at- tention as the UK moves towards re- gional protectionism under the Anglo- luropean trade plan, ~The Letter-Review, Fort Erie, Ontario. rently expandiing economy of Sask- atchewan, once known solely for its reputation as Canada's "wheat pro- vince," 0il is the dynamic force in the cur® Pine Grove Don't forget the Christmas Concert in the Church on Friday evening, December 21st. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brennand and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Borsk, Miss Gail Borsk, Mr. Howard Hans- ford and Miss Betty Handel, visited 'Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. Handel. - Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Gourlie attend- ed the Funeral of their brother-in-law, the late Frank Thurer of Toronto. Mr. Lowden will take the Service next Sunday. Mr. Rae Johnson fell while work- ing in Toronto and spent a few sys in hospital. He is home now. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hill attended a farewell party for Mr. Simmons who is retiring from business at Bradford Monday evening. Manchester Season's Greetings to all. A good congregation turned out on Sunday morning to take part in a most appealing service. Rev. Mr, Braham gave the Christmas story by Flannelgtaph. Mr, Harvey Dobson sang "Christmas Bells" and assisted in a Christmas Pageant by the child- ren. Service will be at the usual hour, 11,156 a.m, next Sunday. Miss Catherine Christie, Toronto visited Mr. and Mrs. Grant Christie on Sunday, Mrs. Viola Schnapp, Buffalo is with her sister and brother Mrs. Jo. Bain & Earl Mitchell for the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Crosier were with their daughter Mrs. W.'S. Taylor and-family, Stouffville for Christmas. Mrs. Grant Franklin will entertain the W. A. on Thursday, Jan. 10th. Mrs. Gladys Archer is in Brampton with her daughter Mrs. Brydon and family for the holiday. The Hall was well filled last Thurs- day evening for the annual Christ- mas entertainment. Great credit is due Mrs, Samells, Mrs, Sandison and the children for an outstanding pro- | gram. Rev, Mr. Braham ably acted as chairman and Santa made the children very happy. mily of Sudbury were with his bro-| District Doings SUTTON CONSTABLE RESIGNS TO BECOME UNDERTAKER Warren Lyons, constable with the Sutton police, resigned -last week to take up his old profession of funeral work. Mr. Lyons started this week with the firm of Fred W. Matthews Com- pany, Limited, in Toronto. Previous to joining the Sutton police, he had worked for Harvey Taylor, and had received his diploma in embalming. Six months ago he joined the local police. When Council last Friday heard his resignation, it expressed sympathy with his desire for advancement, and complimented him on his work as constable. ------ 'CONSERVATION AUTH, TO BUY TWP. PROPERTY At the last regular meeting of the Rouge Conservation Authority, auth- orization was given to the Reforesta- tion Committee to offer Fred Clubine, lot 14, Con. 4, Uxbridge Township, the sum of $7,600 for all of the west half of lot 14, except seven acres in- cluding all the buildings. It was announced that the hand- plapted wood-lots of Dr, Bruce Vale, R. Spademan and Ed. Erickson of Ux- bridge Twp., had been inspected and approved and payment of the subsidy was recommended, SHOOT STRAY DOGS OR FIND HOME FOR THEM, GEORGINA COUNCIL TELLS POLICE CHIEF Police Chief John Miller of Geor- gina is now-also the Township dog- catcher, until further notice, At the last meeting of the year, Georgina Council instructed the Chief to shoot any dogs running at large that were strays, or else to find a place to keep them. Chief Miller had asked Council for instructions on deal- ing with any strays that were report- ed 'to him, He said that there was no place to keep them, no pound had been set up, nor did he like the idea of shooting them without giving the owner some chance of finding the ani- mal. Council was of the unanimous opinion that it was not worth finding a pound gt the present, and the only to find a place to keep them, or else shoot them, ~ SIX MONTHS FOR STEALING OLD COINS | 1 Harold McClure, of Lindsay,~was sentenced to two years less one day for the theft of a collection of old coins from the home of Miss Ethel Flavelle, Bond street." The sentence is to run concurrently with a previous sentence of six months for breaking and entering and theft at the 3akins pool room. The coins were valued at $5,000 and the bulk of them were returned. MARKHAM VILLAGE GET NEW BREWER'S RETAIL STORE The controversial Brewer's Retail Store, located on the north side of No. 7 Highway in Markham Village, op- ened its doors to the public on Thurs day of last week. The $66.000 struc- ture is of cement block construction with a modern plate glass front. The erection of the store caused quite a stir in Markham Village Council last June and the members expressed di- vided opinions over the issue. A number of church groups also object- ed strongly to the construction of the building, ONLY 299% OF VOTERS CAST BALLOTS IN PICKERING TWP, Pickering Townshiip, on Saturday, Dee. 22, elected. Wm. G. Lawson, as Reeve for the year 19567. Mr. Law- son was elected to office with a good majority over his opponent Mr. W. H. J. Thompson, Lawson 1724; Thomp- son 746. : Only 29 percent of the eligible vot- ers cast their ballot which is a poor showing to say the least. The total vote cast was 2498, Sherman Scott received the Deputy Reeveship by acclamation. In Ward 1 and 2, Councillors also received ac- clamations. They are Sid Pugh and Edgar James. Mr, James is a new- comer to municipal polities, In Ward 3, Jack 8S. Chapman re- ceived 337 votes to defeat his oppon- ent Stanley Mann who received 180. In Ward 4, Glen Julian won over Mrs. Jean L. McPherson, and Hilton Nicholson in the only three-way race. | Julian 371; McPherson 299; Nicholson Mr.. and Mrs, Jack Stevens and fa- 72. In Ward b, Robert Stewart received ther, Mr. Theo. Stevens and family 401 votes to win over Clifford Sch- over Christmas, walm who received 116, alternative was for the Chief himself | LORRAINE FOREMAN With a toast to the New Year, wave | is vivacious Lorraine Foreman, sing- ing star of CBC's "Country Hoedown" Of Many Things y AMBROSE HILLS YOUR NEW YEAR HOROSCOPE You'll he surprised to know that among lesser accomplishments, I can read your horoscope for 1957 without even knowing your birthday or your name. I can foretell for you--if you comply with a few simple rules I'll name--an exceedingsly happy year, and probably a prosperous one as well. I do it this way. » I look about me at all the men and women I know, and they come from all classes of society. Some are quite sad while others are joyfally alive and gay. Then I ask myself what rules apply to the happy and what rules to the sad. If you are determined to join the sad group, make up your mind that outside circumstances are extremely important to you. In other words, take the attitude that happiness is a gift from the world to those lucky people who "get all the breaks." Once firmly set in that attitude, _you can count on being a permanocnt "member of the sad group: they are 1000; de- petident on circumstances outside themselves, = However. I'm hoping you'll have a thrilling horoscope for 1957 by making up your mind right now that young 1957 is an impersonal as a total stranger, and doesn't even know you are alive. 19567 has nothing has noth- ing against you, will play no favorites, and will leave it entirely up to your- self as to what you make of it. Suppose, for adventure's sake, you decide that in 1957 you will extend yourself to the limit of your abilities; that you will, no matter what your job, do it the very best you know how. Suppose you decide just for the fun of it that you are going to try your best to give to society a lot more than society could possibly return to you! Do you begin to guess what would! happen? I am sure you have guessed. It is impossible to give out more thar you ! will get back: that's a sort of natural | law, you know, that none of us can' change. In certain connections it is' referred to as a Divine Pardox. and is put this way, "It is in giving that we receive; it is in loving that we are loved; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life." Wouldn't it be a wonderful 1957 here in this great free land of ours if everybody decided, all at once, to ap- ply that law to our own lives? With- in the year we would become the hap- piest, most prosperous and powerful country ever known in this universe! Shall we give it a whirl? How To Get Rid Of Poverty Dr. J. K. Galbraith. professor of Economics at Harvard University, and a graduate of thie Ontario Agricultural College, recently told a large audience | of students and farmers at the Ontario Agricultural College that we shall get rid of poverty only when we are pre-' pared to go ahead with public land acquisition in affected areas on a very large scale. Dr. Galbraith was the first speaker to deliver an address at the J. J. Mor- rison Lecture at the O.A.C. The lec- ture is sponsored by the Ontario Fed- eration of Agriculture and the Depart- ment of Economics at the College. Speaking on the subject "Why Some are Poor," Dr. Galbraith mentioned gome of the factors influencing the financial status of farmers, such as' the quality of the land, and the men- tal and moral powers of-the farmer himself. But perhaps the most im- the land was originally settled in 100! acre lots, in that it determined the jsvental form and scale of farm overations, . "This pattern also determined the density of the rural population and the nature' of the rural communities. In brief, the original settlement pattern gave rise to a whole set of rural in- situtions which, if not fixed for all time, at least provide rigidity in rural life. And this pattern made very few concessions to the physical character- istics of the land. Thus, in many cases the pattern was wrong from the be- ginning. The accepted land area would not sustain a decent living in any possible combination with other resourses," said Dr. Galbraith. Regarding the future of this mar- ginal land, the speaker said, "In some cases - the most - remunerative use of land will be none at all. © We have great difficulty with the notion of totally unused land, so we ordinarily camouflage it by references to recrea- tional use or unmanaged forestry. Happily, we have not reached the stage where the existence of physical- ly tillable but untillable land no long- er shocks us, We no longer search for unsuspecting settlers to put on it." Re-allocation of farmers, he stated, represented the serious problem. "To talk about relocating the rural popula- tion in the poor rural areas represents a historic reversal of policy," stated the renowned economic. authority. "Especially here in Canada men have always thought of settlement--and doubtless many still do. But it is in- teresting to reflect on how much more severe the problem of rural poverty would be in this province had the past schemes for populating such northern areas as the Great Clay Belt been successful. There is a high probabil- ity that these climatically recaleitrant areas would not be the newest rural slums. How fortunate it-was that the soldiers who faced the machine guns at Vimy Ridge recoiled from the further menace of the black flies of Kapiskasing." "To outline the areas of rural pov- erty. to define the form of land use which will return tolerable incomes, to set about 'relocating the surplus population, to pre-empt the land for an authoritarian sound." "It seems", concluded Dr. Galbraith, But we should face the choice. Given the nature of rural poverty and its persistent and cumulative character, our choice is to tolerate it or to elim- inate it by organized methods." "That there is no alternative for the rural slums, Similar safeguards are possible. We can afford to begin slowly, especially, since, at the mom- ent, we are making no progress at all, Ask Farmers For Accommodation For Refugees Ontario farmers have been asked to provide temporary accommodation for Hungarian refugees coming into Ontario. The appeal to Ontario farmers was made by Lloyd Jasper. presiddit_of the 100,000 farmer-member Ontario Federation of Agriculture, "Some 6,000 Hungarian refugees are expect- ed in Ontario by January 10th," Mr. Jasper said. "It is as much the re- sponsibility of Ontario farm people as it is the responsibility of Ontario cities and towns to help these brave: people secure a foothold in Canada." "Notices are going out to all our county federations of agriculture to urge the farmers in their areas to pro- vide temporary accommodation in their homes for Hungarian refugees, regardless of whether or not these peo- are farm workers," Mr, Jasper said. "Naturally, we are pleased to note that in some groups that have already arrived as many as 109% are farm workers," he added, "and we are hope- of this new labour supply. " -.. , Mr Jasper is urging all Ontgrio farmers who can offer temporary' ac- commodation, even if only until the spring. to contact immediately the secretary of their county federation of ageiculture. The secretary, in turn will report the information to the To- ronto head office of the Ontario Fed- eration of Agriculture, Mr. Jasper indicated that the On- tario Federation of Agriculture had conferred with authorities in Toronto who are responsible for the placing of Hungarian refugees. These author- ities, he said, were pleased with the Federation's plans to attempt to lo- cate accommodation in rural Ontario for some of the refugees. Good News for Homemakers WAKE UP AND SMILE With : a cheery breakfast, your gan of sleepyheads will wake up and smile Yes, knowing what's ahead in the kitchen makes alarm clocks almost un- necessary. Start the day out right with a peppy thirst-quencher . . . glasses of garden- flavored V-8, either steaming hot or frosty cold. Whichever yay, it's lively flavor will open up eyes and put a smile on faces. V-8 juice supplie s good quotas of vitamins A and C, both valuable for keeping folks "in the pink". Garnish with scalloped lemon slices, or. serve plain. AN hands will clamour for sec- onds. Follow with a fluffy omelet, crisp bacon slices, easy hot cinnamon bis- cuits and your favorite beverage. With portant factor was the way in which | a little "plan ahead", the smart home- maker can make an attractive, taste- stimulating breakfast that's fun and od as "it should be" for the most important meal of the day. CHR PRE AN hy Tey or RF or ~ MENU V-8 Juice Hot cinnamon biscuits Fluffy omelet with bacon slices Coffee, Tea or Milk FRENCH OMELET 2 2 pons milk or cream Dash salt Dash pepper 2 teaspoons buller Beat eggs yeil fluffy. Beat in milk or cream and salt and pepper. Melt butter in small skillet. Pour in egg mixture. Cook slowly, over low heat. As the omelet begins to set, lift slightly with a spatula to let uncooked portion flow underneath, As soon as all mixture is set, fold; serve immediately; Makes 1 serving. new purposes--all of these steps have - ful that farmers will avail themselves