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! | She Oshawa Times Published by Canadian Newspapers Limited, 86 Kihg St. E., Oshawa, Ont. Poge 4 Saturday, October 3, 1959 Highway Responsibility Belongs To Everybody One of the big questions bothering the Canadian Good Roads Association at its recent meeting in Vancouver was this: Who's going to pay for the new roads Canada must have to carry its ever-growing traffic? The only logical answer is: Every- body. The present method of payment is in- adequate and unfair. Provincial auth- orities attempt to extract as much as they can from the motorist and the truck operator to cover the costs of highway maintenance and construction. The costs have increased more than the revenue, and it is highly likely that in some provinces at least the taxes lev= ied on vehicle operators will be in=- creased. Municipal authorities are taking a bite out of the motorist's pocketbook -- through parking meters, for example-- and many of them are considering pro- posals for a direct tax. The provinces and the municipalities are carrying the burden of road main- tenance and construction. But at the same time, the federal government pro- fits very handsomely from the sale of motor vehicles. Indeed, more money is paid by the automobile producers to the federal government in taxes than to the workers in the plants as wages. Yet the federal government returns only a fraction of that money to the road pro- gram, in the form of a sharing of the costs of the Trans-Canada Highway, What is needed is a reassessment of responsibility for road costs and alloca= tion of tax dollars. The federal govern= ment clearly has a responsibility, either to absorb a much greater share of road costs or to.get out of the vehicle tax field. Interprovincial highways and. their feeder routes are clearly of nate ional importance, and this should be recognized by the federal authority. In the same way, the automobile industry itself is of national importance and its vital part in the national economy must be recognized. If taxes for road programs serve to drive the motorist off the roads, the auto industry suffers. If the auto indus- try suffers, a score of other industries also suffer -- particularly the steel, oil and construction industries, Thousands of jobs depend on the individual's .de- cision to drive or not to drive. More thousands of jobs depend on the avail- ability of roads for the transportation of goods and provision ef services. The buildin of adequate roads, therefore, is the concern of everyone, Tariffs And Industry James S. Duncan, chairman of the Ontario Hydro-Electric Power Commis- sion, told Canadian electrical manufac turers this week that a high-tariff pol- icy would be suicidal for Canada. That is true. But it is also true that a no- tariff policy would destroy our domes- tic industries. Mr. Duncan apparently spoke in gen- eralities (we have not seen the full transcript, of his speech). We must agree that no nation has "yet devised a gimmick whereby it can export in large quantities and radically restrict im- ports at the same time." But surely Mr. Duncan would have to agree that no nation has yet devised a gimmick that would encourage the estabilshment and growth of domestic industry in the face of unrestricted foreign competition. "Until quite recently," Mr. Duncan said, "the high cost economies of the West could compete quite readily with the low-cost economies of the more backward nations, because our super- for industrial equipment, our technol- ogy and our mass-production know- how more than offset the advantages of low labor and material costs. But things are changing rapidly. Soviet Russia, China and Japan already pos- sess -- or are in the process of build- ing plants -- and are employing manu- which compare industrial coun= facturing techniques, with the best in the tries of the West." This threat, he said, can be met by "leadership in scientific development, imaginative new products, and rigidly controlled manufacturng costs." These are fine statements--as gener= alities. And we suggest that most Cana- dian manufaeturers understand them as well as Mr. Duncan does. But goods and jobs are not made by generalities. To' understand the place of tariffs in relation to industry--and tariffs can- not be ignored -- we must move from the general to the particular. It would be interesting to hear Mr. Duncan's so- lutions, for example, to the problems of the Canadian textile and rubber footwear industries, Scientific development and the re- search needed for "imaginative new products" cost money. That money comes from the profits of industry. If there is no profit, there is no develop- ment--and it is pretty difficult to make a profit against the competition of mantfacturers who pay what Canad- ians rightly consider as coolie wages. In Mr. Duncan's next speech, he should move from broad generalities to prac- tical details; it would be more instruc tive, Should Tell Public The federal government would do well to heed the advice given this week in Toronto by the Investment Dealers Association of Canada. The government' should, as the dealers suggest, tell the Canadian people "in as simple terms as possible" why money is becoming more difficult and'expensive to borrow What the association urges is this: If Prime Minister Diefenbaker and Fin- | ance Minister Fleming were to tell the | public that the federal government ex- pects not only to balance its budget in the coming fiscal year but also to run a cash surplus, there would be a re- surgence of confidence in long-term bonds. "They should also explain in as simple terms as possible the monetary, fiscal and debt management policies that the government is' following and intends to follow. Such a statement would, to the financial community, in- dicate leadership and help restore ac- tivity in the securities market to a lev- el where the borrowing requirements of provinces, municipalities and corpora- tions could be carried out successfully." Both Mr. Diefenbaker and Mr. Flem- ing have rejected the idea that the gov- ernment has a tight money policy. Their explanations of what the mone- The Oshawa Times 7. L. WILSON, Publisher and General Mancpe €. GWYN KINSEY, Editor The Oshawa limes combining The Oshawa Times established 1871) and the Whitby Gazette and ronicle (established 1863), is published daily end statutory holidays excepted). Members of Canadian Daily Newspapers Publishers Association, The Canadion Press, Audit Bureau of Circulation and the Ontario Provincial Dailies Asso- ciation. The Canodion Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of oll news despatched in the paper credited to it or to The Associgted Press or Reuters 'and also the local news published therein. All rights of special despotches are also reserved. Offices 44 King Street West #40 Cathcart Street. Montreal PQ SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carriers In Oshawa Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Bowmanville. Brooklin, Port Perry, Prince Maple Grove, Hampton, Frenchman's Bay tyrone Dunbarton, Enniskillen, Orono, Leskard, Broughom, Burketon, Claremont, Columbus, Fairport each, Greenwood, Kinsale, Paglon, Blackstock, Manchester, Cobourg, Port Hope Pontypool ond Newcastle not over 45¢ per week @y mail (in province of Ontario) outside carriers delivery eoreos 12.00; elsewhere 0 per year. Average Daily Net Paid Publisher's Statement as of March 31, 1959 16,260 Toronto. Ontarie: tary policy really is have been elabor- ate but highly confusing, particularly when a condition of tight money exists. The tightness may not be planned by the government, but it certainly follows from Bank of Canada actions these past several months, Interest rates on loans are at the point where borrowing is either difficult or impossible. The confusion should be ended. A healthier economic atmosphere would result. So let us have more explanations by Mr. Diefenbaker and Mr. Fleming --but "in as simple terms as possible." Other Editor's Views Sharp Contrast (Vancouver Province) Nearly half the world cannot read or write, The other half is knee-deep in newsprint, with a radio glued to its eye. That is the sharply contrasting pic- ture of the globe drawn by UNESCO in its latest report on education, culture and mass communication. MAIN LINE MISSILE (Detroit Free Press) As an adjunct to its forthcoming Minuteman intercontinental missile, the Air Force has designed a railroad train consisting of a launcher-equipped car and other cars to accommodate the mis- silemen. This is all very well, but the way things have been going with the railroads it may prove necessary to confine a war to a few mainlines, FRENCH "BATOTEL" (France Acuelle) During the summer Europe's first "boatel" was opened at Aix-les-Bains, Built on the shore of Lac du Bourget the motel on the water has 30 rooms, all with bath and shower, a panoramic restaurant on the lakefront, a car, and in addition to a car garage, a boat gar- age. The French name for it is "bato- tel," from the word bateu--'boat." Bible Thought What is that in thy hand?--Exodus 4:2 God has endbwed us with talents we have not yet discovered. Make use of what you have dnd do not covet others' gifts. -- HARPO IN THE KREMLIN dy UNITED KINGDOM OPINION Macmillan's Reception Better Than Gaitskell's By M. McINTYRE HOOD Special London (Eng.) Correspondent For The Oshawa Times LONDON -- Prime Minister Macmillan's whistle-stop cam- paign of over 2000 miles is mak- ing a great impact on the public. It has been well organized. A dozen times a day he has stop- ped at vital communities, most of them in marginal constitu- encies and has delivered telling speeches, winding up the day with a major effort in one of the large cities. Audiences of from 4000 to 8000 have attended his evening rallies, and the enthusi- asm has been encouraging to Mr. Macmillan. Mr. Gaitskell has not been quite so fortunate. At his open- part ing meeting in the Labor strong- hold of Bristol, he had an audi ence of 2000. On the same night, Mr. Macmillan drew a crowd of 7000 at Manchester. The La- bor leader had a bad night of it when he spoke in marginal con- stituencies in the outskirts of London and within the city. One of his meetings, at Batt- ercea was nearly wrecked by a group of about 20 Empire Loyal ists. The microphone was broken by a youth who was hustled out- side. There were constant inter- ruptions as Mr. Gaitskell spoke, At a meeting in Wandsworth, the hall lights fused, and Mr. Gaitskell had to make a large part of his speech in darkness. At Chiswick, there was a con- from disgruntled opponents who could not get in. Several men in Between 60 and 70; Conserva- stant hammering on the doors Hives, 45; Socialists, 71; Liberals s Over 70 years of age; Conser- the audience kept standing up, vatives, 4; Socialists, 24; Liber- demanding. the right to ask ques- als, 1. ' tions, which Mr Gaitskell re- fused. At Baron's Court, there were more hecklers scoffing at the Socialist leader's statements. Mr. Gaitskell kept his temper and dignity in spite of the gaunt- let he had to run of jeers, cat. calls and booing, in four of the toughest marginal seats of the London boroughs. OLD MAN'S PARTY A check up on the ages of candidates of the three parties in the gemeral election supports the contention that the ist y is becoming an old man's party. The Socialists have 261 candidates who are over the age of 50, compared with 105 Con- servatives and 47 Liberals in that age category. On the other hand, there are 52 Conservative candidates under 30, compared with 29 Socialists and 21 Liber- als in that group. The survey of the other age brackets shows the following figures. Between 30 and 40: Conserva- tives, 142; Socialists, 149; Liber- als, 70. Between 40 and 50; Conserva- tives, 186; Socialists, 148; Liber- als, 64. Between 50 and 60; Conserva- tives, 56; Socialists, 166; Liber- als, 40. QUEEN'S PARK Ontario Can Give Refunds On Fines By DON O'HEARN TORONTO -- Unheard-of things go on in these corridors. One we didn't know of until now --after 15 years here--is that on occasion we give refunds on fines. An order-in-council drew it to our attention. It authorized a re- mittance of a fine of $25 and costs to an Eastern Ontario man con- victed of a liquor offence, Bill Bowman, director of public prosecutions, says the instance was quite usual. Fines are re- mitted qu And the "compassion" covers a lot of ground. As one instance a woman from the U.S. was going home from Quebec through Ontario. She had some Quebec beer in the car. The law descended and she was nicked for the minimum $100 fine. A letter from her scorched its way into the attorney-general's office. The office promptly sent back the fine. It felt this was the only Just thing tg do. Provincial powers, of course, don't cover the Criminal Code. They apply only to Ontario stat- utes. And pay-backs on federal of- fences are handled by Ottawa. The new high-level bridge over the Welland Canal is to be quite a project. Highways Deputy-Minister W.J. Fulton says it will cost nearly as much as the Burlington Skyway. This means $15,000,000. Ti another toll for the motor- However it will be a while yet before he will have to pay it. The observer would say the bridge should be ready about 2 time for the next elec- on. CONVENTION UNHAPPY Convention time is here. And one wonders Today everybody has conven- thons. And a remarkable number seem to cover government em- ployees. A few days ago it was the Canadian Good Roads Association at Vancouver. For a whole week senior offi- cials of both the Highways and Transport Departments were out there. So many officials it seemed to the reporter the senior office boy must have been left in charge (and he could have been away too, we didn't eheck.) Yes, there must be reason about these things. Nobody wants to knock out conventions. The speeches usually aren't up to much. (And that banquet hall roast-beef!) but the contacts and exchange of information are val uable, However, it looks Bad when home base is left in a shambles. A little common sense could avold public indignation. BY-GONE DAYS 48 YEARS AGO In South Oshawa, William Smith, Conservative candidate, was returned with a 300 majority over Fred L. Fowke in the Do- minion election. Mr. Smith had run six times previously and had been defeated four times. The Boy Scouts movement had reached Oshawa. A company was formed here known as the '"'Kan- garoo Patrol". Major Dillon and Col. J. F. Grierson were ap- proached to take charge of the company and direct its activities. Representatives of various Young People's Societies met at the YMCA for a conference. Rev. E. C. Hall occupied the chalr. Carl Lehmann, International Field Secretary in the province, # was assigned to come to Oshawa in November to help organize a Young People's Union, similar to those held in other towns and cities. FOR BETTER HEALTH Some Simple Measures For Keeping Baby Safe HERMAN N. BUNDESEN, MD ACCIDENTS, we all realize, can happen anywhere, anytime, despite all our precautions, Yet certain accidents are more likely to happen at certain times, or at specific stages of a child's development, If you know what to look for, what to expect, it probably will be much easier to prevemt such idents from happening The American Academy of Pediatrics has prepared a list of such possibilities, or rather probabilities, aceg g to vari. ous age groups. SOME WARNIN I'd:like to pass on some of . these warnings: For babies months: Make sure that rattles are sturdy and unbreakable. Never allow an infant to play with, nor be within reach of, small objects that he can place in his mouth. WATER FAUCETS I know that you are careful about the temperature of water for the baby's bath, but also remember that water faucets must be kept out of his reach. From four to six months: The same advice applies. of course, with one important addi- tion: keep the sides of baby's crib up at all times. one to three 'be kept in From seven to 12 months: The baby is beginning to get now so keep dangerous household items -- poison, medi- cines, pins, buttons.and the like -- out of his reach. Hot foods and liquids should the centre of the table where he can't get them. And don't let the tablecloth hang over the table's edge. Even a mildly inquisitive y ster will and other danger zones should be kept locked. Window guards and screens should be fastened securely, Handles of hot pois on the kitchen range should be turn- ed inward so the child can't grasp them. Avoid toys with small removable parts. Outside, place safety gates on porches and at the tops of all - stairways, Lock all auto doors and if you have a swimming pool, keep it securely covered or fenced in, After this age, about the best thing you can do is set good safety examples yourself, QUESTION AND ANSWER Mrs, F. 8. L.: Is dizziness a symptom of anemia? Can ane mia be cured. tug at it. From one to two years: Extra precaution is needed during this period because this is the time of life youngsters begin explor- ing. Inside, doors leading to stairs Answer: Dizzi is often a symptom of anemia, Your physician is in the best position to diagnose a case of anemia and to outline the neces- sary treatment. Sme forms of anemia can be cured with proper medication. 135 SIMCOE ST. NORTH e LICENCED eo PARTNERS eo HON. J. WALDO MONTEITH MP. FCA. A. BROCK MON EITH .Comm., C.A Gordon W. RIEHL, C.A., R.LA ROBERT F LIGHTFOOT, C.A. GEORGE E. TRETHEWEY, C.A. Monteith, Monteith, Riehl & Co. Chartered Accountants Res. Partner G. W. 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