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WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 19. THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE PAGE ELEVEN 'McNaughton Story Told In New Book On Canadian Army Written For The Canadian Press By ROSS MUNRO Ottawa--(CP)--The official book on the Canadian Army briefly ex- plains the controversial retirement of Gen. A. G. L. McNaughton from command of the First Canadian Army in December, 1943, as result- ing directly from the government's decision to split the army and send the 1st Corps to Italy. For some time prior to the retire- ment, there had been "a growing divergence of view on this question" between the general and the poli- tical and military authorities in Ottawa, according to "The Cana. dian Army," an official history written by Col. Charles Stacey, di- rector of the historical section of the general staff. "Gen. McNaughton, while willing to authori:2 operations by detach- ments if and when it could be dem- onstrated that they would advance the common cause, was in general convinced of the desirability of the Canadians operating as far as pos- sible as a national entity, and en- _yisaged as their great test an im- portant share in the ultimate inva- sion of Northwest Europe." The government, on the other hand, "was plied with reasons for getting its forces into action as soon as possible." "It was urged that considerations of self-respect, as well as regard . for Canada's influence in the post- . war world, which would be based largely upon her contribution to victory, dictated such a policy; . while the powerful argument of the desirability of gaining large-scale . battle experience before committing the army as a whole to operations was also employed. . "In, due course, the authorities became convinced that it was im- portant to end the long inactivity; and inevitably their views prevailed over those of the field commander." Discussions conducted directly between the Canadian and British governments resulted iw the deci- "sion to send the 1st Division and the 1st Army Tank Brigade to Sic- ily. At that time it was considered + likely this force would later be re. turned England. dian troops were not available for employment elsewhere than in the United Kingdom.' "Brig. Burns hastened to explain that the\ Canadian government had never taken such a stand; on the contrary, it would consider any proposal - from the British govern. ment for the commitment of its troops in another theatre." Brig. Burns added that "Gen. McNaughton, however, had always considered it a principle that the bulk of the Canadian military forces should be employed in One theatre, so that Canadian author- ity over our troops could be prop- erly maintained and would not fa- vor any course of action that would involve splitting the Canadian Army overseas into several packets." 'The question of using Canadian troops in the Middle East was rais- ed at that time but dropped. Later in 1941, the book continued, the general told the Canadian de. fence minister that the best em- ployment for the Canadians during the winter of 1941-42 was in Brit- ain. "In the spring, he thought, it might be practicable to participate in operations elsewhere 'as a corps.' " In Washington in early 1942, Gen. McNaughton talked , with President Roosevelt, telling him that "in.the present period it was desired to contribute as well as we could to the security of the United Kingdom . . . and to the mainten- ance of our foothold for 4n even. tual attack on continental Europe." In reply to a question by the president on the problém 6f morale among the troops in Britain, the general said 'He had no "particular anxiety atthe moment nor would I have fof some months to come." In. an interview with then Brig.- Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower of the United States War Department, Gen. McNaughton told him the only way to defeat Hitler was "to at- tack him from the west." He had always been convinced that an offensive "would sooner or later have to be launched from the United Kingdom across the narrow sea." Briton Frowns Living Cost Up To 151.6 For March Ottawa, May 5--(CP)--The offi- cial cost-of-living index climbed four-fifths of a point during March to establish a new peak of 151.6, the Dominion ureau of Statistics re- ported Tuesday. This advance is the same as in February. The bureau attributed the in- crease to higher cost of clothing and foods. In the clothing division, foot wear led a number of increases. Among foods, fresh vegetables and meat moved higher, although eggs registered a seasonal decline. The cost-of-living index, calcu- lated on the basis 1935-39 equals 100, now is at its highest point in history. Before this year, the peak was 150.6, established in the infla- tionary period after the First World War. This record was shattered in February when an 0.8-point boost in that month lifted it to 150.8. EASY TO MAKE Peach halves filled with tart jel- ly make pleasing salads or deserts. James Cromwell and His Bride Washington newlyweds are James H. R. Cromwell, ex-husband of heiress Doris Duke and former U.S. ambassador to Canada, and his bride, the former Maxine MacFedridge, Birmingham, Ala, Canadian Garden Service -- 1948 By GORDON LINDSAY SMITH Nature is pretiy generous, and it is. surprising how she will make things grow even if the soil is poor, the location not the best and the climate discouraging. But nature ex- pects and appreciates a little co- operation, This means, first of all, that the proper seed or suitable nursery stock should be chosen. There are certain things that will grow well in the United States or Great Britain, but that will not do well in Canada. And there are great degrees of hardiness and special likes in the things that we can grow in Canada too. A little study of these special requirements will pay the gardener rich dividends. Use Best Seed In seed, for instance, it is impor- tant to use only those recommend- ed for Canadian conditions. Those |listed in any reputable Canadian seed catalogue will be suitable be- tions should be followed. vegetables and flowers should be sown. These are listed as hardy, semi-hardy and tender in the cata- logue. Nothing is to be gained by rushing the season, With tender things ilke tomatoes, melons, squash, peppers, petunias, begonias, dahlias, gladiolus, etc., experts cau- tion against planting until soil and air are warm. With certain things, too, it is advisable to treat the seed against rots and other diseases that may be lurking in the soil. This is es- pecially true of gladiolus and pota- toes and some other things that may be specially mentioned in the seed catalogue or government bul- letin. There are preparations on the market now for this purpose. These protect from disease and encourage that quick growth that is no neces- sary if we are going to get early, undamaged bloom and tender veg- | etables. After the plants start to grow, too, the good gardener will keep an eye open for insect on other pest dam- age. He will guard against this by encouraging growth by frequent cultivation, by spacing or thinning cause they have all been tested for | for room and by sprays, dusts or Canadian conditions. The best seed | other protection applied just as | costs only a few cents per packet, |soon as the first atacks are notic- | but without the best then it does |ed. Unfortunately for almost every not make much difference how well | variety of fruit, vegetable or flower we prepare the soil or look after the in Canada or any other country | resulting growth. But cultural direc- | there seems to be a special pest. But | it is amazing how easily these can If there is still danger of frost, | be controlled if measures are taken then only the very hardy types of | promptly. The careful gardener will be ready with sprays -r dusts and get started with these before any damage gains headway, There is no Hurry There is plenty of time yet in any part of Canada to have a real gar- den. Practically all sorts of hardy flowers and vegetables can still be sown and they should continue to be sown at intervals of ten days to two weeks until well into summer. Spreading out the garden in this way makes the work easier and more pleasant, but it also spreads the harvest of blooms or vegetables over weeks and months instead of days. In these times of high-priced, scarce vegetables there is a real dollar- , and-cents saving in having a plen= tiful supply of vegetables coming on right until fall. LOWEST PRICES VALVE-IN- . Howgt¥er, in October, 1943, an- \ othgs" decision was taken to send "7 tj 1st Corps to Italy. On Vicar Joke, ' "Gen. McNaughton's retirement fg tame soon after the abandonment of the policy of concentration of national effort for which he stood. "If was arranged as the result of t 'Yan exchange of telegrams between *himgelf and Prime Minister Mac- . kenzie King in mid-November, but iti was agreed that he should re- ~~main until his successor could take + OVI. . "Shortly, however, the state of the i Jerorars health forced him to the "tonclusion that he could not con. {tine and he asked for an earlier release." He left his army command on December 2, 1943. The book provides some scattered new information on the arguments that went on over employment of the army. On June 30, 1941, shortly after Germany attacked Russia, the then Brig. E. L. M. (Tommy) Burns, Gen. McNaughton's Brigadier-General Staff at the time, discussed the Canadian role with Brig. A. W. S. Mallaby, a deputy director of mili- tary operations at the War Office. "The latter indicated that- the War Office understood 'that Cana- Montreal,--(CP)-- English humor is changing, Bernard Hollowood, an editor of the magazine Punch said here on a visit, but jokes about shortages, still bring 1 One of his own tes' has an elevator man intoning: Third floor --hardware and gardening tools and tail of queue for stockings on sale in basement." "In recent years our type of hu- mor has become far less parochial," said Hollowood who came to Cana- da to do a series of articles on life in the Dominion. "For instance, the old type of two-line joke involving the vicar and some -crochety village character, or poking fun at domes- tic servants has been dead for years." TOURIST TRAFFIC UP Ottawa, May 5 -- (CP) -- High- ways traffic at Canadian-United States border points in March con- tinued to show an increase over last year in Americans entering and.a decrease in Canadians re- turning, the Bureau of Statistics reported Tuesday. 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