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DA - OPINIONS LY TIMES-GAZETTE EDITORIAL PAGE ' reatumes THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE 'OSHAWA < WHITB : THE OSHAWA TIMES (Established 1871) THE WHITBY GAZETTE AND CHRONICLE (Established 1863) ) MEMBER OF THE CANADIAN PRESS N The Canadian Press 1s exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news despatches credited to it or to The Associated Press or Reuters in this paper and also the local news published therein. All rights af republicatior. of special despatches herein are also reserved. - The Times-Gazette is a member of the Canadian Dally News- papers Association, the Ontario Provincial Dailies Association, and the Audit Bureau.of Circulations. : _ SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carrier in Oshawa, Whitby, Brooklin, Port Perry, Ajax or Pickering, 24c per week, $12.00 per year. By mall, outside carrier delivery areas, anywhere 'n Canada and England $7.00 per year, $350 for 6 monthe, $2.00 for 3 months. US. $0.00 per year. Authorized as Second Class Matter, Post Office Dept. Ottawa, Can.' Net Paid Circulation Average Per Issue 8,1 4 4 MARCH, 1948 FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 1948 Traffic Control With parking control and the curb-side turnover of their customers' autos attracting more and more attention from Pusinessmen, it is interesting to 'note that 23 of Ontario's 29 cities now have parking meters installed. To provide examples of what businessmen and m&#¥h- ants think of meters as a means of regulating the use of curb space, Canadian Opinion Research has consulted the merchants of Timmins afd Brantford, two communities of comparable size. Timmins has /had no experience with meters of its own while Brantford has had automatic meters in operation since December, 1946. In reply to the question: "In general do you think park- ing meters are an advantage to a municipality or a disad- vantage", 90.5 per cent of the Brantford merchants ap- proached stated they are an advantage; while the same answer was given by 68.7 per cent in Timmins. Well over 90 per cent in each community voiced the opinion that park- ing facilities in the downtown area should be reserved for short time shoppers. : It is also interesting to note that the majority of the merchants of both centres felt parking meters make shop- ping more convenient and that the use of meters made enforcement of parking by-laws easier. At the same time the majority thought that the expense of controlling traffic 'should be borne by all the taxpayers rather than mainly by motorists, : Focusing Education's Value Ratepayers of Oshawa will this year contribute the sum of $402,519 for education, which includes salaries of teachers and maintenance. Although this is a fairly large financial investment, one is safe in saying that not too many rate- payers stop to think of the value of the investment in Cana- dian citizenship which education imparted by the capable and painstaking teachers in our schools here makes possible. There is no financial yardstick by which the value of educa- tion can be measured, but we do know that the moral and social values are very great and that year after year they are placing more and greater responsibilities on the shoulders of the teaching profession. ; This week in Toronto many branches of the Ontario Educational Association are holding annual conferences. The convention has as its theme, "Education for Living To- gether," and it is most timely because of the strains and tensions which now face the cause of democracy today. The slogan implies that teachers have a great task of arousing democratic citizens in Canada and other lands to a sense of their responsibilities, duties and privileges, and in developing and cultivating the spirit of unity which is so much needed in a perplexed world today. It implies, too, that a start can be made in the school rooms of our country, so that the boys and girls of teday may become the men of faith and vision of tomorrow, and perhaps, bring about greater unity, under- standing and the spirit of brotherhood between men and nations, All must practice the art of living together to make a better world. The Association this week will review almost every aspect of education. New ideas will be advanced, and teach- ers, school trustees and others who are interested in educa- tion will improve their knowledge and go away with a new conception of the importance of their tasks and better fitted to carry them out. Several teachers from Oshawa at- tended and we suggest that it might not be a bad idea if after their return they could meet and record in concise form for presentation to school boards highlights of the conven- tion and some of their impressions. School trustees for the most part are busy men and many of them, we feel sure, will not take time to read the newspaper reports! The Times-Gazette has on several occasions pointed to the fact that Oshawa has well equipped schools and cap- able staffs of teachers who are rendering a great service at considerable personal sacrifice. If through 6ur school boards, our teachers' associations or other mediums we can make our citizens more education-conscious, financial and other problems will be more easily solved and a greater confidence in our teachers and appreciation of their work will be in- spired. "Education for Living Together" can have its own application. x 1/2 pound. At last Feb. 15 the aver- age was 60.7 cents. During the same period eggs jumped in price from 20.6 cents a dozen to 42.9 cents. Other "depression" figures, with recent comparisons in brackets: Chiekens, live weight, 14.1 cents Cost of Living Then and Now ] ' Toronto, April 2--(CP) -- Here's part of the story of the dollar's dwindling value, as told in the monthly crop report of the Ontario e_ Department. During thie "depression . '30's," * wtter cost an average of 24.75 cents a pound (26.8); potatoes, 84.2 cents a hundredweight ($2.65); turnips, 32,v cents a hundredweight ($1); hogs, live weight, $6.15 ($21.89); beef cattle, live weight, $443 a hundred weight ($13.90); wool, un- washed, 82 cents a pound (30), By HAROLD DINGMAN Ottawa Correspondent Enroute Edmonton, April 2.--For the second time in a little more than 60 days we are headed west, this time to appear before the Trial Division, Supreme Court of Alberta. Since our last visit to our native many offices -- some in Toronto, some fii" Edmonton. But the police have kept away from*us, perhaps because we work in the sacred halls of Parliament, Just down the hill and a block away is the head- bquarters of the RCMP and we have been in and out of there a dozen times in the last few weeks, talking with the commissioner, with legal advisers, with high officers of the ROMP. Talking ...but never about this case to be tried in the Supreme Court. Mum's the word ... STRANGE HYMN--On March 20, long after the death of Jan Masa- ryk, the Comimunist propaganda r in Canada, the Canadian Tri- bune, pujglished a piece in which they said that Masaryk was a "vic- tim of the Marshall Plan." \ After developing his argument along this line as much as possible the writer apparently doubted that he would be believed, and added this paragraph: * "A man -who was for most of his life aloof and separated from the common people, WHO KNEW AND ENJOYED ALL THE VICES of the world--and who nevertheless tried his best to sustain himself by co- operation with the new world that is arising--this Masaryk was reviled a playboy. And when he could not master the dilemma any longer; he e. DRIFTING SHIP -- When the House opens Monday you can ex- pect to see Mr. King take a firmer grip on Cabinet direction. When Cabinet solidarity cracked wide open Just before Easter, back<bench Lib- erals complained that the party (and the country) was drifting without leadership, More and more in recent weeks the Prime Minister has absented himself from Cabinet council. The story is that he feels that his minis. ters must soon get accustomed to his absence and must learn to get along without his guiding hand. Liberals argue that idea may be good but only in the abstract. In practice, they say, it's not working out because there are too many side- issues involved. There is the leader- ship convention: coming yp with at least two ministers seeking Mr. King's job; two, but probably three, and possibly more. Each of the as- pirants has his own idea of what should be done in the country at this time. . . In Mr. King's absence it is Mr. St. Laurent who presides, and it is Mr. St. Laurent who becomes Gov- ernment Leader In the House. Do the others agree with his direction? Apparently not, Mr. King will have to take over again and keep the government on a steady course. IN CAUCUS, TOO -- There has been a goed deal of quarreling in- side the private conferences of the Liberal Party almost since Parlia- ment opened after the New Year, Back-bench Liberals have been wor- ried about their own chances of re-election and have made their complaints vocal in the caucus room. Dave Croll, of Toronto-Spadina, has been one of the most outspoken Lib- erals. But the private quarrelling is not as important as high-Tory critics proclaim . . . in the run it will probably prove politically healthy. The back-bench members are closer to the voters than the ministers, who spend most of their time in remote Ottawa. De the ministers good to hear some homg truths. RR -- $50 to $1000 MONEY - FOR EMERGENCIES, OTHER PURPOSES When you need extra money, borrow $50 to $1000 from HFC. You can borrow with-. out endorsers or bankable security; Up to 24 months to repay. Loans made for almost any good reason. 'Phone or come in today. Prompt service: Tunein* The Whistler" -- Canada's Top Mystery Show, CBC-- Wednesday nights 15 Simcoe Street South Kresge"s Phone Oshawe 3601 OSHAWA, ONT. te Hours 9 fo 5 or by appointment loans made fo residents of neorby towns SERVING THE PUBLIC SINCE 1878 OUSEHOLD FINANCE province the RCMP ,has raided |" "Mid-Terms" --Long in the Minneapolis Tribune by his own kind. He was treated as |- ® Other Editors "SARCASTIC WRIT" (Windsor Star) Canada's armed forces have heen cut to 43,827 officers and men. The peaceful state of the world, of course, confirms the judgment of those who did the cutting. TELL.TALE OMISSION (Edmonton Journal) A fugitive from justice, recently - captured in a Western state, had shaved off his moustache, dyed his hair and dieted away 25 pounds. Except for the fingenprints, he felt like a new man, TOO POLITE (Edmonton Journal) London's, famous "Bobbies" per. haps carry politeness a shade too far. One of them, on duty at a prison, was asked by a young lady to show her the way out. He did, Turned out later she was one of the prisoners. "| $8.00 per ton. ® 45 Years Ago Oshawa was suffering from a housing shortage. The Vindicator | reported the Ontario Malleable Iron Co. had missed securing 100 men on this account and suggested this number of houses were needed at once, Coal was retaining at $750 to The bylaw to grant a fixed as- | sessment to the T. Eaton Co. was passed by a vote of 252 to 42. Earl Thomas, for three years in the employ of the Oshawa Can- ning Co. was promoted to manager of the Meaford Canning Co. W. M. Real of Greenbank, was elected president of the Ontario Riding Conservative Association. He succeeded Dr. T. E. Kaiser, Sir Robert L. Borden 'was the speaker at the convention in Whitby. Foresee Delay In Rates Boost Ottawa, April 2.--(CP)--It is ex- pected the general 21-per-cent in- crease.granted railways on their freight rates this week may be more than a fortnight in goingrin- to effect and informed quartérs ex- pect that by that time an appeal by the provinces may forestall the move. Speculation here is that before the railways can prepare their new schedules, the governments of the seven provinces opposing the in- crease will launch a move to have the decision of the board of rail- way commissioners set aside. They may appeal either to the Supreme Court on matters of law and juris- diction, to the cabinet, or to the | Privy Council. An appeal to either the Supreme Court or the Privy Council is re- garded as unlikely. [ tary force, Washington Spotlight By CLYDE BLACKBURN Washington, April 2.--(CP)--For the first time in its. comparatively short history of the Unitea States is contemplating the possibility of world war in which this country would be an original belligerent. The administration and congres- sional leaders of both old parties frankly and publicly accept the conclusion that Communism's bloodless conquest in Europe may force the choice between totalitar- ian enslavement here or war on a global scale. For the first time the adminis- tration and congress are frying to plan a foreign policy that accepts the inevitability of this country be- coming involved when world peace is threatened. President Roosevelt and a few other leaders saw danger in 1939 when Hitler started his conquest but it needed the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor two years later to drag the United States into the shooting war. Now the situation is crystal clear to the best and sanest minds in the United States. If there is to be another great war in the near fu- ture it will be between the United States and Russia, It is'sickeningly clear to any rea- sonably-intelligent American that if Communist's - ambitions create an incident involving open use of mili- there will be no coun- tries strong enough to hold the line until this country makes up its minds The \sudden transition of Rus- sia, fro a friendly and trusted | ally against a common foe to a cold, aloof and suspicious neighbor, has left the leaders of this country in a state of desperation and frustra- tion. Unless the administration and, congressional leaders overdo thek efforts to sell the people on the poe tential dangers in the current crise is there seems every prospect of a well-supported preparedness pro- gram and a population conditioned to whatever the play of world events thrusts upon them. ® A Bible Thought A life motto: W/ The will of God-- Nothing More, Nothing 3 Nothing Else, As Jesus taught us to pray, "Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." (Matt. 6:10.) [ H ly - ou \ ORD; ® MONTREAL * TORONTO A) Foul Howls Sve con, frally locat and hgve a radio iy a room. For reservations write or wire the Manager well in advance of anti. cipated arrival. ~ rare - ELECTRIC POWER REGULATIONS SUSPENDED The Public of Oshawa will be glad to learn that at least for the time being 'the Electric Power Regulations have been suspended... our citizens were indeed patriotic and loyal during the danger- ous period and co-operated heartily and the members of your local Commission are indeed grateful...your co-operation was such that we can justly say that "Oshawa Did Its Part"...not one day was lost in industry as a result of the con- servation policy...however, now that the dangerous period is passed we are happy to return to you your privilege to use Electric Power... however use it with care ...don't waste it. y Oshawa Public Uti George Shreve, Mar. 0 lities Commission S. J. BABE, Chairman