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SSE 42) FL FENCES A AU THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE For a long time, we have in these col- umns emphasized that the military junta ~in both Canada and the United States 'have exercised tog powerful a Jgie in the affairs of our nations. Dr. J. E. Keyston, vice-chairman of the Defense Research Board, and Defense Minister Harkness represent the thinking of this military-minded group: Now, in the United States, the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions, of California has just published a small pamphlet setting forth this same fright- 'ening thesis. This Organization is sup- ported by such illustrious people as Wil- liam" O. Douglas of the U.S. Supreme Notes and Comments Disarmament | ph President Eisenhower hinted at in his farewell speech in January, He spoke of "unwanted influence" by a "military-in- dustrial complex" and warned: : "The conjunction of 'an immense mili- tary establishment and a large arms in- dustry is new in the American experience. The total influence -- economic, political and spiritual--is felt in every city, every State House, every officé of the Federal Government", The picture in America that is coming gradually to light is that if a nation geared to serve a military machine, rather than that of a military machine designed to Court, Reinbold Niebuhr, head of Union Theological Seminary and publisher of Life Magazine, 'Henry Luce, Here is one of the startling statements: "There is little doubt that the armed services exert more control over Congress than that body exerts over the Defense Department. Indeed, the military group is clearly in a position to assume political control over the U.S. striking forces if there are serious signs of "weakness" in U.S. foreign relations." This simply gives emphasi 3 to whit Ex- The Passing of Easter 1961 Spring. was determined not to coincide with. Easter Sunday this year, Neverthe- serve a nation There is ony one hope for the world-- completé" and total disarmament. Then we can set up a United Nations Police Force and inspection teams. Otherwise the world commits itself to the total risk of total war into which we will be be- trayed by men who believe in military . preparedness and nuclear arms. These are not instruments of faith and hope and peace; these are the very weapons of des- pair and death in a holocaust of annihi- lation. Only blind military protagonists could believe otherwise. wealthy lawyer and his wife who leave their child"in. the private school. over the less the great religious services moved on schedule. In Mentreal the march around the: city continued. In Rome the Pope gave out his message, not referring very much to the international situation but dwelling on the religious aspect of the day ; blessing the flock in Russian as well as other languages. In Toronto painting Yonge St. pink did not seem such a good idea by Sunday morning--People turned into the churches, shivering and holding their Spring hats safely on their heads holiday because it would interfere with their: social: engagements to have them home--as poor people--would: be labelled simply as. having. neglected their child, for in that. case the child would no doubt have been left on the streets to play while the parents sat in a tavern or drank. beer in the kitchen all day--The two extremes of society are protected by laws--The one casts the individual up as flotsam to be dealt with in the family courts---The other hides the individual flotsam behind: his away. from the clutches of the wind. Services, gladdened by our heritage of __money bags--Society is, nevertheless res- ponsible for both. The middle class man 'has been the back bone of society ever great music interpreted by musicians great or insignificant, moved through their vari- ous progressions to the "He is Risen". ------Society-has-come in these -2000-years-to- the place where it recognizes, at least, that poverty breeds sin; that society has a responsibility for the poor, simply as a matter of fact,--*The poor Ye-have always since the Renaissance... He has been forced to assume a position of moral res. _ponsibility whether or not he likes it. Hig _marriage, his job, his property, his child- ren keep him. toeing the line. He. is. neither too poor nor too rich to be able to ignore public opinion. 'Perhaps he is cowardly in some ways. with You". The old folk song. of the man who gam- On the other hand, he is also very brave. Many middle class people are among those - bled away his dole the day he received it points up the frustration of poverty that engenders bad judgment and leads to many sins. against society. However Christ's adjuration to the rich young ruler to sell all he had' is not yet thought through to the same satisfaction. The millionaire who has paid alimony to three wives in his time--as a poor man unable to fulfil this part of the law. would. The of 'whom- it has been said: They live out their lives in a kind of quiet desperation; Communication 2000 years after Christ has indeed sent His-message through all the earth: tions have the Bible translated into their own language. "I, if I be lifted up, will draw all men unto Me" is not, however fulfilled. Racial difficulties and the problem of, poverty versus riches remain with us still, Most contemporary civiliza- ! plus for January was a record-near- © CLARKE TOWNSHIP TO _ REMAIN DRY _ ing lounge licensing by wide margins. have been labelled simply--a sinner. Clarke Township voters last Wed- negday rejected. cocktail bars and din- With the "wets" needing a 60. per cent_majority in both cases, only 28 per cent voted in favor of cocktail lounges and 83 per cent voted for li- cenced dining lounges. Out of approximately 2000 eligible voters, 1828 marked ballots on the bar question, 1860 on the dining lounge' question. Publicity chairman of the "Vote No" committee, Rev. R, C. White of Newtonville United Church, said to< day: "It is gratifying to know that 70 per cent of 'those who voted registered their conviction that more liquor out- lets would. result in making our high- ways less safe, and add to the in- ~crease of accidents and loss of life". Ted Woodyard, leader of the "wets said, "there are about 50 reasons why. we could contest this '(election) but I doubt if we will." : Mr, Woodyard mentioned the '"'tre- mendous nuniber of spoiled ballots"; about 160 were rejected. The campaign for liquor outlets in the township was sponsored by two Hwy. 115 restaurant owners, Lorne Vandemark and Clifford Wilcock. "Wets' will have to wait three years 'members of the council were present District Doings BOWMANVILLE RAISE TAX | UXBRIDGE APPOINTS" RATE 7.456 MILLS The 1961 Budget for Bowmanville was passed at a.special meeting, of. Town Council held last Thursday evening in the Council Chamber, All with the exception of Councillor O. J. Présson, who was presiding at the meeting: of the Museum Board of which he is the chairman, and Coun- cillor Keith Lathangue, who was also absent, | By-Law No. 1798 to govern and re- gulate the finances of the 'Town of Bowmanville for the fiscal year was passed. The commercial and indus- trial rate is increased 8.04 mills, and the residential rate is up 7.46:millsi: In 1960 the residential rate was 79.36, and the industrial and commercial 83.6, compared to 1961 residential 86.8 and commercial and industrial 91.64. J UXBRIDGE ARTISTS PLANNING SHOW The Uxbridge Art Group is plan- ning an Art Blow. to be held in the Music Hall on May 6th and 7th. Pro- ceeds from a silver collection are to be donated to the Cottage Hospital, The. show will be open to the public on the Saturday afternoon and even- ing and Sunday afternoon. Use of the Music Hall was granted by coun- cil with the provision that the group _| has been a matter of great importance. REPORT rrom PARLIAMENT BY HON, MIKE STARR MP. ONTARIO RIDING The House, Monday paid tribute. to the Prime Minister's parliamentary career of 21 years in the House of Commons, Mr. Diefenbaker was first elected to Parliament in 1940 as Member for Lake Centre, Saskatchewan, In 1958 he was elected for the first time for his present seat of Prince Albert. In the Prime Minister's honour, on Monday of this week, all Conserva- tive party members in the House sported blue carnations, The significance of the occasion was brought to the attention of the House by a Member who entered Parliament at the same time, Elston Cardiff, M. P. for Huron, and former Government Whip. ~The Leaders of both the Official Opposition and the C.C.F. group join- ed in the tribute to the Prime Minister, Announcement was made in Parlia- ment of extension of the Municipal Winter Works Program to May 31st, Ordinarily the cutoff date would be April 80, The exténsion meant that the pro- gram this winter would run seven and one half months, In the period up to the present, public works projects have been put into effect across Canada for a total value of more than $250,000,000, with the Federal Government bearing some $32,000,000 of the cost, Direct on-site employment has been provided to date for some 106,000 per- sons, adding up to an average em. ployment period of a little more than nine weeks for those who got jobs un- der the program. In making the announcement in the House, I pointed out that recent heavy storms had forced some of the municipalities to fall behind in their -projects and therefore the extension was being granted in order to give them a chance to catch up. A welcome announcement in the House was the statement by the Min- ister of Public Works, the Honourable David Walker, that housing starts for February were up by 80 percent over last year. If. the . pace keeps up, there 'is no doubt that residential - construction the unemployment figures. Foreign trade figures released for January showed that the trade sur- $24,000,000 for the month. Exports in January, according to Dominion Bureau of Statistics fig- ures, reached $456,900,000, an increase of 8.3 percent over last. year, To Canada, one of the world's ex~ porting nations, the steady increase in export figures over the past months 3RD: CONSTABLE Uxbridge Council last week appojat- ed. Mr. John Bednarz to the position probationary: basis. 10..years-steady experience; Constable Bednarz was chosen from among 21 applicants. married and has three children. PICKERING TOWNSHIP: TQ BROUGHAM:«-The Pickering Twp. 160th anniversary Committee and the Township council .are busy with plans for the. official anniversary dates of July: 1, 2, and: Third. 'sports and parade events were among 'the items discussed at the mepting in Brougham on Friday night. Prior to the formal celebrations there will-be a number. of special events. Plans are in progress for a stage coach to be driven along Highway 2 from Toronto to Brougham. It will portray the method of travel, in the early 1800's. for the loan of a; stage coach. * Committee is active in preparing for the Official Opening of the Museum in. Brougham, scheduled to coincide with the 160th anniversary: of the Township as a corporate municipality. Mrs, Kenneth Clarke Chairman of the Museum Committee said there is a need for a number of items) for the for another vote, pay for the caretaker's fees. furnishing of the log cabin. ' of Police Constable on a three-month fjeit. Coming here! from Smooth 'Rock: Falls; Ont., with! and business was planned to resume "Constable. Bednarz is CELEBRATE 150th ANNIVERSARY ' / The, social aspect -along with the | The, aniversary Committee is logking 'such as pension cheques for disabled ¢ 4 : "| comes for Christians the signal of 'The Pickering. Township Museum | the sixth monthly surplus in the last seven months, with November the only month in which there was a de- The House rose for Easter this week on April 10th, following the Easter Recess. oo Wednesday, March 26th, the last day of business before Easter, was "the 78th day of, the present Sessjon. Since the Session opened on Novem- ber 17th, seventeen pieces of legisla- tion had been completed., The Estimates. of one. Department had been fully dealt with. The Government House Leader, Mr. Churchill, pointed out on. Tuesday ; night that. Parliament was further a. head : this year, since in the previous Session, it was not until the 90th day, that the estimates of the first De- artment went through, . A E The House spent, its last day. deals {ing with supplementary estimates giving, the Government authorization to .pay. certain outstanding accounts, veterans, : idl : There was algo provigion for pay. | ment of salaries of Government em- ployees. First order of business. when the Houge came back on April 10th would The January figures represented |- HAVE THEMSELVES TO BLAME If the present plight of the country farmer is rather insecure, we believe, that for the most part, he can lay the blame right on his own dogr step. The rural resident appears content to live independently, within the bound- aries of his acreage, almost oblivious to the forces working. either for or against the agricultural industry. He may register a feeble complaint to his neighbor across the line fence but he geems unwilling to join in a united front to solve his present problems. © on Thursday evening, we attended the annual meeting of the Pickering Township Federation of Agriculture in Brougham. The guest speakers were excellent and there was notice- able enthusiasm among the persons present. The regrettable thing, how- ever, only twenty-seven farm folk were sufficiently Interested in their own business affairs to take the trouble to attend. A number of mem- bers expressed the sentiments of the executive by openly criticizing the lethargic attitude of their country cousins. The farmer, from an overall out- look, appears content to sit back and let someone. else shoulder his prob- lems. But let his own personal pro- perly be affected ,he will rise up on 'his hind legs with all the tenacity of a toy terrier. Through lack of or- ganization, his bark is worse than his bite. His efforts are then too little and too late, - The Federation of Agriculture should be to the farm industry what unions are to trade. Without the support of its membership, its main i purpose cannot be fulfilled. A chain is only as strong -as its weakest link. I * --Stouftville Tribune : 1 PEOPLE FOOLING THEMSELVES little: figuring on the recent budget as outlined by the Ontario provincial government you may see that there has been some fine "covering up" on certain large expenditures, mainly the government's Health Plan. Of the nearly. three quarters is about by the rising cost of health and education, Since regardless of the increased |i educational grants, the people will |t still be quite aware of the tremendous educational costs by reason of climb- ing tax rates at home, they will not be eluded on this score. However, in the field of public health, it would appear that the gales tax will be used to hide almost entirely the govern- the cost of the Plan this year is going up $36 million. pected from new premiums but the | balance of $32 million will have to 't Once again winter has descended upon us, and the fields are blanketed with snow. This could be a very great blessing, and a guarantee that the grain will derive enough moisture from the soil, It takes great wisdom to be 'able to look Into the future and to read correctly. Jesus said that we were wise in discerning the signs of the times and seasons; but so ut- terly lacking in our discernment of thé spiritual signs. Last week we had 'a -great sign which should give us courage to face the greatest cala- mity. We are not alone in facing the journey through the valley of death. There was a very good gathering on Friday evening in the Prospect Church as we followed our Lord in His journey through this valley. The three . Churches were represented. Thanks so much Kay Smith for sing- ing, Jesus has taken the sting and the fear from death, and has even (made the sepulchre and the cross in- struments for the revelation of His Love. It is no longer "Bad Friday" but "aod Friday". The cross be victory for, God. Along with most Churches, our three Churches were filled on Easter Sunday. Chairs had to be brought in at Scugog Church. The music was be a supply. motion, This would launch a two-day debate on whatever subject the, Opposition chose to initiate through a motion of non-confidence in the Government. good, and the bass section of the be on their guard for smooth-talking troductory offers" on get-rich-quick !, enterprises, If you have taken time to do a [the other day, by an official of the Wayne County Prosecutor's office in Detroit. home service, increase of $111 million in the budget, | # man working ten 'or fifteen hours : brought | # week could make $75 or more extra money. had to be a form signed, which would $1.50 per kitchen floor, District | general treasury. Last year the Plan had to dip into the treasury for $18 million, which now makes this deficit $560 million. Mr. Allan, provincial treasurer has committed the government to increas- es in this connection of $120 million in the next three years. The idea of increasing the premiums to cover this deficit was rejected on the grounds 'that it would be a hard- ship and would increase people drop- ping out of the Plan. Would it be any more of & hardship than the im- position of'a 3< sales tax? We fail to see why the government should be concerned if a number of people, who plan_their own lives, choose to drop out of hospital insurance and spend their money on something else. We believe that little by little over the years the government has given way to public clamor for more and more welfare services, The people do so by fooling themselves into think- ing the services are free. The gov- ernment pays, and the clamour con- tinues and will keep on until John Public is made to understand that welfare is not free, but very expen- sive, By covering up this alarming cost with a sales tax instead of charging it directly to the members of the Plan, the government has missed a chance to drive this lesson home to the pub- lic. "This failure will encourage still more demands upon government for welfare, with more expenditure and heavier taxes. --Stouffville Tribune READ THE FINE PRINT These days, when every dollar is so mportant, it is well for citizens to eople who are making. "special in- The only one who gets ich quick is the salesman. A good example of this was told, A smoothie set up an office then let the word get around he was looking for men with cars to take on exclusive territories for a particular It was claimed that After giving out the big build-up, t was necessary to pay $1 to make he deal legal and, of course, there assure the prospect would take good care of the machine he was going to pay for out of earnings at a rate of Thursday, April 6th, 1961 -- eh -------------------------------- prospect was hooked. : That is why it is always best to read and to understand the fine print on any document before signing. With 80 much unemployment there are those who become desperate for a source of income and imperil their savings and credit on schemes which don't withstand scrutiny. --Oshawa Daily Times Prince Albert | The lily, pussy-willow and floral setting were admired for the Easter season at church on Sunday. Rev. E. S. Linstead delivered a message that blended into the theme. The adult choir rendered an appreciative anthem. The congregation were also favoured with a sweet musical num- ber, u trio consisting of organ music by Mrs. G. Hunter; piano by Mrs. B. Snelgrove; accompanied by violin Mr. B. Snelgrove. : At Sunday School a short play en- titled, "He Calleth For Peter", pro- vided an appropriate number under the able direction of Robt. Jeffs. The characters included. Mildred Martyn, Beth Hunter, Bruce Martyn, Don Bea- cock and Paul Heard. The following deposited their birthday dues--Mari- on Martyn and Robt. Jeffs. Mrs. KE. Martyn kindly treated her Sunday School Class of some sixteen boys to a hockey game on Monday night. Miss Marion Davey, nurse-in-train- Ing was with her grandmother Mrs. L. Smith whom we welcome back after spending the winter in Niagara Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Simpson, Peterboro, spent Good Friday with Mr. and Mrs. A. Robertson. . Miss Violet Bond, Toronto, spent the week-end with her sister Mrs. M. Case, Mr. and Mrs. J. Simons and baby son of Ajax with Mr. and Mrs. W. Vance, Mr. and Mrs. N. Wilson accom- panied Mr. and Mrs. C. Miller of Rag- lan, all visited relatives in Orillia on Sunday. - Mrs. H. Jeffrey accompanied Mr. and Mrs. A. Harper of Saintfield and Mrs. Plaunt of Reaboro to Toronto where they attended the funeral of ao cousin, Mrs. New. PICKERING GARAGE OPERATORS PROTEST BY-LAW UPPING LICENSES Pickering Twp. gavage and service station opérators appearing before township council last week, protested n new by-law, that if passed, would What the prospect actually signed' was a form of sale, which suid ho The smooth talker then just urned the signed paper over to a fi- come directly as a subsidy out of the nance company at a discount tind" the following children were presented for Baptism: James Paul infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Chester McQuinn, and Carol Annette infant daughter of Mr.- and Mrs. Robert Donald Bruce. Thanks so much ladies for the many Easter Lilies and flowers. The choir sang the Easter Anthem "Christ the Lord is Risen". 'We had our Choir with us again at Manchester, and our Fianist Mrs. Johnson on hand. We had many visitors with us, and together it was a wonderful congre- gation. Not even the wind and snow was able to dampen the spirit of Eas- ter. It was no unusual sight to see Prospect Church filled. Lucille Gray was received as a member, and given the right hand of fellowship. Thanks Murion Webster for your lovely solo "The Holy City" which was so well accompanied by our Pianist Roxy Webster, The Communicant's Class did not meet; but will resume discus. sions on Sunday after the Service at Prospect. . The Senior Class at Man- chester has sent- a quéstion to the Minister, which he will endeavour to answer when the Class meets again on Sunday, namely, "Why did Jésus not marry?" There are so many things that many would like to know; hut have never had the courage to voice them. This doesn't mean that any of us have all the answers; but Churches _ Scugog, Manchester and Prospect increase their present township license fees from $6 unywhere up to $66. "I think you will find such a by- law a nuisance both to you and -the operator and suggest you drop It," Mr. Cooper said. Baad. 4b | and all teenagers in High School, to come and join our Class on Sunday afternoon at Prospect Church for one hour, commencing at 2:30 p.m. The Minister will be most happy to have you come with your questions, and your contributions to the discussions. How shall we learn if we never share together! The Ladies of Scugog "Grace" W.A. had a most successful "Flower Show" last week Wednesday. Edna McLaren and her many helpers went all out to transform the Basement into a beau- tiful garden. The Davises from Dun- barton, who have a cottage on Me- Laren's Beach, made wonderful con- tributions of baskets of flowers, and the loan of other equipment. There was a good programme and social time after, on Wednesday April 6 at the home of Clara Dowson, and on Thursday the Manchester W.A. will meet in the Church. ; Valerie Edgar, and Jane Innes of the Island; to Susan Roach, Raymond Leach, and Jim Stevens of Manchester and to John Benschop, Glen Holtby, and Linda Painter of Prospect. We are glad Doris Edgar that you are home again and feeling much better. Wherever there is sickness and sor- Choir strong. Our people came from Head, Centre, and Foot and we were all one. There were mmny of our Summer Guests with us also. The we shall never learn if we do not ask questions. We would invite again all our. young married couples 'who have never united with the Church; row, we commend you one and all to the tender mercies of the Risen Christ. We invite all our people to tome and worship with us this coming Sunday. Mr. Charles Cooper told council he © -ment-expenditure.--It's-admitted-that | must pay "$888 for the machine in felt the by-law was unwarranted and monthly payments, yet, the gadget unfair, Three million is ex- only cost a little over $100 in the first place. The Scugog "Head" W.A. will meet Happy birthdays to Ronald Crozier, A ah To Ope ---- AEE a a AE I Fangs UA fat VD nl gma SETI nd i on Hors I oni Sad a d a to Z