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8 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE, Saturday, October 10, 1058 Editorials Limited. Oally Times-Gaseite (Oshawa, Whithy). he 67 Simeoe by Times Sirest South, Oshawa, Ontario Thanksgiving Should Be More Than Mere Holiday On Monday, the people of Canada will observe the annual Thanksgiving holiday. For most people, unfortunately, it will be just another holiday, with little thought given to the reasons why it is being observed as'such, It will be a day of big sports events, of outings in the family car. or trips to nearby or distant cities, in fact, everything but what it is intended to be--a day on which to give thanks to Almighty God for the safe in- gathering of the harvest and the many other blessings we enjoy as citizens of Canada. We have come a long way--or perhaps we have gone back a long way--since 'Thanksgiving Day was first established as a holiday. When we look back to its origin, we find what constitutes ample reason for praise of the Almighty and his goodness and charity towards mankind. The Pilgrim Fathers, exiled by religious intolerance from their own country, new- ly settled in the virgin territory of rugged New England, and never safe from the Community Chest Oshawa is fortunate in having in its midst citizens of the type who are giv- ing leadership to the 1952 Community Chest Campaign, as they have done for some years past. These people have given freely of their time and energy to organize for the campaign which is due to open on October 22, but when their tasks are completed, then the citizens as a whole have to play their part in order to ensure success of the camp- aign. This year, the Greater Oshawa Com- munity Chest organization is headed by Mr. Murray Johnston, for some years Campaign Manager, as president. He is ably supported by Mr. John Cameron as the campaign manager, Mr. Lew W. Mec- Conkey, as secretary-organizer; Mr. S. T. Hopkins as treasurer and Mr. Ian Mec- Nab as chairman of publicity. There are many other citizens who give leadership to the campaign, but these men form the team on whose shoulders rests the main burden of responsibility for the organiza- tion work, and for taking care of the thousand and one details which crop up in the midst of the campaign. threat of instant massacre, gave to us the spirit of Thanksgiving Day. Under a cloud so far as material comforts were concerned, yet they were filled with a spirit of rejoicing. They were impelled to -offer up a day, at the completion of the harvest, to offer up prayers of thanksgiving. For them, the freedom to practice their religion in their own fa- shion outweighed any earthly privation. There is too little of the spirit of the Pilgrim Fathers in the observance of Thanksgiving Day in these modern times. Yet we have so much more than they did for which to be thankful. When we con- sider how blessed we are in this land of Canada, and how much we owe to God for giving to us the country which we have, we cannot help but feel that the day should be spent, at least partially, in offering prayers of thanksgiving to Him. No matter how we may plan to spend the holiday on Monday, let us, first and " foremost, give thanks. Leadership Rounding out the organization is an executive of citizens representative of all phases of the city's life. Most of them have served previously in executive capa- - cities in Red Feather campaigns. All of them are giving their full co-operation in putting across the campaign being con- ducted on behalf of the 16 organizations which perform vital duties in the welfare, social and recreational activities of Oshawa. Between now and the launching of the Chest drive, Oshawa citizens will have the opportunity to become acquainted with the aims and objectives of the Red Feather organization. By means of an intensive publicity campaign the Chest hopes to place before every potential sub- scriber the reasons why such a campaign is deemed essential in the best interests of Oshawa. It is to be sincerely hoped that all citizens will give serious thought to this matter and then will be prepared to "assume their share of the responsibility in seeing to it that the funds required by the participating agencies are made readily available. : Canada Lags In Prison Reform Canada, with one-third the population of England, sends to prison three times as many people as the Motherland does each year. One out of every 141 of the Canad- ian population will be sent to penal insti- tutions within the next 12 months. These astounding facts are among those brought out in articles appearing in the current issue of Canadian Welfare, the, magazine published by the Canadian Welfare Coun- cil, Ottawa. In reviewing the history of Canadian penitentiaries, one of the articles decribes the brutal tréatment given prisoners in earlier times. Boys as young as eight years were held in penitentiaries, along with older prisoners, and subjected to the same brutalities. The case is cited of a boy of 10 who was flogged 57 times in eight and a half months. "The general principle appeared to be". Editorial Notes Ontario crops of potatoes and corn showed a decline this year. Still, we do not think anyone is likely to go hungry as a result. The Daily Times-Gazette (OSHAWA-WHITBY) The Daily Times-Gazette (Oshawa, Whitby) combining The Oshawa Times( established 1871) and the Whitby & Chronicle (established 1863) is published daily (8 holidays ) of The C Press, the Canadian Daily Newspapers Association and the Ontario Provincial Dailies Association and the Audit Bureau of Circulation. The Canadian Press is exclusively entitied to the use for re Publication of all news despatches in the pa credited to it or to The A d Press or R and also the local news published therein. All rights of special despatches are also reserved. Publisher and General " T. L: WILSON, Manager M. McINTYRE HOOD, Managing Editor Offices, 44 King Street West, Toronto, tario, University Tower Bullding, Montreal, Poa. 0 © ™ SUBSCRIPTION RATES ivered by carriers in Oshawa, Whi Brooklin Perry, Ajax and Pickering, not over 30c Ris By ai (in Province of Ontario) outside carrier delivery areas 00. $15.00 per year. DAILY AVERAGE NET PAID CIRCULATION FOR SEPTEMBER 12,407 the article relates, "that incarceration meant punishment only, and that if an individual could be reformed it was only by repressive and barbaric techniques. Any officer who did not abide by the rule 'was usually discharged summarily, or through a process of false charges, and discrimination, life was made so miser- able for him that he soen left." Canada has come a long way from these earlier days, but there is still much to be accomplished, As an editorial in the magazine points out, there is still need for more probation, parole and open institutions where "harmful effects of imprisonment can be minimized. This material on the treatment of the criminal in Canada, written by Canad- ians, should help to stimulate public in- terest in one of the country's major Social problems. - ' " Other 'Editors' Views GREED IN GAS PIPELINE (Financial Times, Montreal) With Toronto's needs (and greeds?) to be satisfied with the inflow of cheaper natural gas from the south, one of the main supports behind the Trans-Canada Pipe Line plan falls, for the time being, by the wayside. : There will naturally be even moré hesitations «aan there have been, up until now, to let Alberta gas come all the way east since, on a cost basis, it could hardly compete with the American gas. If Torcnto is satisfied with the deal it gets via Consumers Gas much of the Ontario desire for Alberta gas disappears. , Nobody suggests seriously that the mining dis- tricts and a few northern communities could raise enough of a justification for the 2,000-mile-long pipeline. Bible Thoughts "In a great trial of affliction and abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality . . . And this they did, not as we had hoped, but first gave their own selves unto the Lord."--(II Cor. 8:2, 5). We must measure up our contribution, with our consecration and our consecration with our contribution. Ld SURPLUS MINERAL PRODUCTION GALLUP POLL OF CANADA Public Beginning To Think Prices Have Attained Peak number forecasting higher prices ®-- By CANADIAN INSTITUTE Of PUBLICE OPINION With steady consistency, public expectation about the future of prices has indicated that the peak is being reached. Today the num- ber of Canadians expecting con- tinued increase in the price level is smaller than at any time since 1951, In April of 1951, for example, eighty per cent of Canadians felt prices were going to continue up- wards; today only 27 per cent feel that way. ' Widely recognized as a sensitive barometer of price trends, public expectation on this matter is an important economic factor --apart from whther public "guesstimates' are right or wrong. If the buying public feel that prices are going - to continue rising, there would be a tendency not to postpone buying consumer goods particularly heavy consumer goods. Conversely, if the public look for lower prices in the near future, the tendency to postpone buying might increase. As a check on this important aspect of public thinking, the Cana- dian Institute has for some years kept a record of Canadian think- ing towards this question: "Three months from now, do you think the prices of the things you buy will be higher than they are now, or lower?" This was the question asked of a carefully designed sample of Cana- dians. The consistent drop in the since 1951 is shown by this table: April 1951 Pct No opinion December 1951 Pet. 56 13 16 24 30 39 7 15 12 In other words, today 61 per cent of the general public believe prices within the next three months will remain about the same or drop, compared with 46 per cent who felt that way a year ago, and only 15 per cent who felt that way in April of 1951. Analysis of the reasons advanc- ed by Canadians for their views indicates that the.Korean armistice and a presumed "easing" of world tension, is an important factor with the growing group who feel prices will be lower. Among those who take the opposite stand, a general feeling that the price trend is up- 5 Today Pet. 27 22 October 1952 Pct. 39 ward is the main factor plus the' point that "winter prices are usual- ly higher." Speaking generally, Canadian farmers are more inclingd than city people to forsee a drop in prices. World Copyright Reserved. 'QUEEN'S PARK Legislature Sessions Sometimes Turbulent By W. J. STEWART, MLA (PC--Parkdale) TORONTO --- Most people ima- gine the Ontario legislature to be a formal orderly and somewhat august body. Udsually it is --but there are exceptions. One notable exception occurred at an evening sitting several years ago. It caused considerable ém- barrassment to the prime minister of the day, posed a: Perplexin problem for the Speaker and ende in a hearty laugh for some of the members, HECKLERS BREAK IN The prime minister was solemn- ly addressing the House. A few spectators watched. from the gal- lery. Suddenly the prime minister was heckled by a shrill soprano voice. The Speaker indtantly pounded his gavel and called for order, and the prime minister resumed. But the heckling 'didn't stop. HIDDEN VOICE . The voice continued to interrupt with chBustic comments and wise- cracks and the Speaker, alarmed at this breach of decorum, con- tinued to call for order. No matter how carefully he watched the gal- leries he couldn't spot the owner of the voice. Tension mounted among the members as they too looked in vain for the offender. The impact on the prime minister can read- TO OPPOSE LAMPORT TORONTO (CP) -- Arthur Brown, chairman of the Toronto board of education, said Thursday he will be a candidate for mayor in December's civic elections, He was the first to declare himself in the running against mayor Allan Lam- port. Mr. Brown, ah insurance ex- ecutive, has never held a city council seat. ' DISMISS TRAFFIC COUNT CORNWALL (CP) -- James H. Dingman, 45, of Hamilton, was ac- quitted Thursiay on a charge of dangerous driving. His: brother-in- law, Milton Hassard of Hamilton, was fatally injured April 27 when a card riven by Dingman hit a highway bridge 28 miles east of ily be imagined. A less experienced parliamentarian would have crack- ed under the strain. FINALLY SPOTTED - Finally, what missed the Speake er's eye did not miss his ear. Al- though the voice seemed to be com- ing from one of the galleries he heard an undertone, almost indis- cernible, from the side of the House allotted to Opposition and other parties. The next time the soprano voice heckled, the Speaker called again for order and looked sternly and directly at a member in that part of the House. There was no more heckling. VENTRILOQUIST The voice had been coming, not from a woman in the gallery, but from an MPP -- a man -- with a ood sense of humor and a talent or ventriloquism. Once the Speak- er eyed the culprit, the other mem- bers realized what had happened, and there was a roar of laughter. I remember this incident with particular clarity because the puz- zled Speaker of the House on that MAC'S MUSINGS Let us give thanks, As this weekend our People all over Canada, Observe Thanksgiving Day, Which from times past Has been set aside on Which to give thanks To Almighty God for the Safe ingathering of the Rich harvest with which Our land is blessed. Let us give thanks, Because we have so much For which to be thankful In this our free land, Which stands as a model 'T'o the whole world in The freedom which we Enjoy within the law. Let us give thanks, Not by making this day Merely another holiday On which to venture out On the broad highways, Pleasurebent or a Day devoted to sports Of many different kinds, Even in this modern Day we seem to have drifted from But by remembering all We owe to our Creator, And taking time out of All we do for our own Enjoyment to raise to Him The meaning of the Thanksgiving. A prayer of thanks Let us 'give thanks, Even in the modern Festival, because it is Good for all of us to Remember that all we have Comes to us through The goodness of our God Who watches over us. VEGETARIAN DIES AT 101 TORONTO (CP) -- Mrs. Sarah Ann Brown, whose proudest boast was that she had never tasted meat nor drunk tea or coffee in her 101 years, died at her home here Thursday. Active until three months ago, she told reporters on her 100th birthday that she owed her long life to being a vegetarian. IN DAYS GONE BY 40 YEARS AGO Under the pastorate of Rev. E.E. Sayles, the work of the First Bap- tist Church progressed so rapidiy that the church had to be altered - accommodate the large gather- Ss. Rev. Father Cline was given a banquet prior to leaving for To- ronto.to take up duties as Super- intendent of Charities of the Arch- diocese of Toronto. The South Ontario Teachers con- vention ho held in the Oshawa High School. Wishing to show the good will of the town, D. A. Valleau manager of Oshawa Railways, gave the teachers a free ride fo t lake and back on the street car. Miss Celia Venini Centre Street, (sister of Rev. Joseph Venini) died at her after an operation for appendicitis. ag The population of Oshawa, ac- cording to the latest assessor's re- port was 8,248. J. D. Storie, president of the Osh- awa Hospital Board, announced the total expenditures of the Hospital 084.30 whieh Taended a tons i 30 w ui a $2,150.46, ~ Miss Ina Tod was the featured soloist at a chicken pie supper held at King Street Methodist Church. More 600 were served a de- licious meal. ; the Fire completely destroyed bank barn of Willtam Crowell, Rit- son Road. The barn contained 10 horses, two cows, 75 tons of hay and 1500 bushels of oats. Nothing he' Was saved. . Mayor E. 8. Edmunson proposed to oid the town to vote on a $25,- 000 bylaw to install an electric pumping plant. G. T. B. Engineer Dave Murray ied at the throttle of his engine ortly after leaving Peterbdro on his run to Toronto. OTTAWA REPORT Kate Hitken Case Creates A Furore By PATRIC KNICHOLSON OTTAWA --"I would never risk cooking by one of Mrs. Aitken's recipes now," is the final word of South African diplomat Alexander Steward on what he calls, "The Significant case of Mrs. Kate Ait- en." Quite a flummox has been stir- red .up here by speeches deliv- ered by Mrs. Aitken in points as widely scattered as Vancouver is- land and western Ontario, in which she described an interview granted to her by South Africa's Prime Minister Dr. D. F. Malan. "Her account of the interview was a fabrication from beginning to end," says the South African information officer here, adding that Dr. Malan 'has never set eyes on Mrs. Aitken. ECHOED IN SOUTH AFRICA © Mrs. Aitken, reports say, de- scribed an interview with Dr. Ma- lan during her recent visit to his country. "This pig-headed man," she says, told her that if he had his way, every Jew in South Africa would be stripped of every cent, and would be run out of the coun- try. These speeches to lunch meet- ings in Canada have been echoed in the South African Parliament, where the prime ministar was asked whether he made this re- mark. He not only denied it, but said that as he had never even set eyes on this Mrs. Aitken, he hal been forced to the conclusion Jat 'she must be some eccen- tric." Alexander Steward says that of- ficials in his country confirm Dr. Malan's denial that any such inter- view ever took place. He also told me that the suggested anti-semi- tism on the part of his boss has been debunked by the Jews them- selves. For Dr. Malan has recently been warmly welcomed in Israel as the first executive head of a foreign state to pay an official visit to that country in 2,000 years. This whole episode, reported fully in some Canadian newspap: ers, has earned Canadian journal- ism a black mark in the eyes of South Africans. POLITICAL HALF-TRUTHS "I cannot imagine even the least responsible paper in South Africa publishing such serious charges without taking the precaution of checking their veracity," an of- ficial of that country told me. But of course we are all familiar with politicians' amend the record, and perhaps Mrs. has beén done in this case. needs sometipes to || Aitken can show that this [ With the somewhat parallel ex- perience of ha.ing two races mak- | ing up the bulk of the white pop- ulation, and each speaking its own language, many Canadians take a great interest in South African af- fairs. And with this background, we are easily able to recognize any i attempts to breed national disunity through too strong racial policies-- even if the breeding ground is be- yond the South Atlantic ocean. LOTS OF AMMUNITION should have taken the trouble to fabricate--if fabricate she did--ad- verse evidence of Dr. policies, when she could as effee- It seems odd that Mrs. Aitken | Malan's | tively confined herself to cdmitted | facts. His Nationalist party opposed | South Africa's entry into the war. The Nationalist Ossewa Brandwag for years maintained roving bands | of young Afrikaaner nuisance raid- | ers, who beat up any of their com- patriots wearing uniform if found themselves in a safe major- : ity. party has endeavored to maintain a safe electoral majority by with- A holding full voting rights from the atives and the Cape Coloreds. But on the other side of the bi war record of | coin is the fine Since the war the Nationalist many South Africans, and the anti- | Malan Torch Commando led by | his war-hero relative. South Africa may be led out of : the Commonwealth by its Dutch majority. This we can only regret. But I learn from South Africans ] 1 A i here that any regret they may | feel is tempered by nausea from | the unpleasant kettle of fish cooked | up by the culinary expert, Kate Aitken. Horse Thief Reaches End Of His Trail CALGARY (CP)--James Ros: selle came to the end of the Owl- hoot Trail Thursday night. The 17-year-old fugitive from a horse theft sentence was captured by waiting Mounties as he rode stealthily up to the Dick Gardner . § ranch west of Nanton, some 70 miles south of here, under cover of darkness. Police said he in- tended to "trade' his weary mount for a fresh one, then slip back to the safety of the hills. The foothills of western Alberta had given him protection for the last month, since his escape from 1 the Bowden Institute for youthful offenders, 60 miles north of Cal gary. His crime was horse steal J 724. 71/ 1d in GL) The first church at Canterbury, England, was under construction hen, St. Augustine arrived there n ; Monteith & Monteith CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Gordon W. Riehl, C.A, Resident Partner 37 KING ST. EAST Dial 5-4662 occasion happened to be me! Need MO LD EY iv? 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