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She Oshawa Crnes Published by Canadian Newspapers Limited 86 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario T. L. Wilson, Publisher MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1962 -- PAGE 6 More Energy Required | In Commons Progress Parliament rises next Thursday and will not get back to work until January 21 -- w pleasant month's holiday for the members, most of whom have not done enough work to justify their journey to Ottawa in the first place. The back-benchers should not be blamed too much, however. The dismal display put on by the fall session of this Parliament is strictly the fault of party leaders and their chief colleagues. The Liberals, after their early ' efforts to force the government to call an election, seem intent on pre- venting the government from es- tablishing any sort of favorable legislative record. The Quebec Social Creditists have managed to get more nonsense into Hansard than any party in history. The New Democrats have veered wildly from dull invective to even duller whimsy. And the Conservatives give the im- pression of being a desperate, fear- ful lot, reluctant to put any meaty or controversial legislation before the House out of sheer terror of a decisive debate. The two main parties must share the blame for the disappointing progress of the fall session. The timidity of the Conservatives and the obstructionism of the Liberals have combined to reduce the Com- mons to virtual impotence. If the same atmosphere pervades the House after the recess, the sooner a general election is held the better. We criticized earlier Liberal at- tempts to force a quick election, on the ground that there was an urgent need for a program of constructive legislation, particularly in the econ- omic field. There is still such a need, but the program is.so slow in forthcoming, for reasons cited above, that unless there is a sharp reversal of parliamentary form in the: new year, a general election could be held without any serious interruption of legislative '"busi- ness". The situation may change after the members get a chance, during the holiday, to assess the extent of public disenchantment with- the petty politics of the fall session. Wé hope so. More To Contribute Since most of the paper used in the more than 19,000 copies of the Oshawa Times that are distributed daily comes from the mills of the Abitibi Power and Paper Company, we naturally take more than a passing interest in the affairs of Abitibi. But that would still be not enough to warrant comment on the impending retirement of the company's president, Mr. Douglas Ambridge, were it not for the fact that Mr. Ambridge is one of Can- ada's outstanding citizens and most articulate business leaders. Besides giving his company superb leadership, he has found time to work actively for a wide variety of worthwhile causes, from cam- paigns for health research to such continuing conservation activities as the Quetico Foundation. And he has also found time to make thoughtful and often pungent com- ments on various aspects of the Canadian scene. A man of strong opinions, he has never tried any weak-kneed dod- ging in his expression of those opinions. He has long declared, for example, that strikes are outmoded, that organized labor should stay out of politics and lawyers out of collective bargaining. It may be only coincidence that he has never had a strike in any plant in which he has been superintendent, man- ager, general manager or chief exe- cutive officer. 8 Mr. Ambridge is retiring because a company rule -- endorsed by the president -- calls for an employee's retirement at age 65. He will be 65 on January 5. But he will be retiring only from Abitibi. We subscribe to the comment made by the Sudbury Star: "The voice of Mr. Ambridge will be heard for many years in important discus- sions and debates relating to na- tional affairs in the world of busi- ness and industry... Men who have lived vigorous and active lives in leadership roles have much to con- tribute after being relieved of pressing day-to-day responsibili- ties." Caution At Christmas The Oshawa district has luckily missed (up to the time of writing, at least) the blizzards that have struck some other parts of the pro- vince. But the vagaries of the un- relenting Ontario winter could ice the streets and block the roads at any time. Driving conditions can change between dawn and dusk. The careful motorist will be pre- pared for such changes, particularly at this time of the year when Christmas shoppers thicken traffic on streets and sidewalks. Indeed, this is a good time to take extra precautions inside as well as out of the house. This is the pertinent Message of the Kingston Whig- Standard: Winter conditions can be ex- pected to be part of the daily scene from now on and this means slip- pery roads, snow and the presence hye Oshavon Fines T. L. WILSON, Publisher C. 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SUBSCRIPTION RATES . i] by carriers in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajox, Pickering, 'Bowmanville, Brooklin, Port Perry, Prince Albert,-Maple Grove, Hampton, Frenchman's Bay, Liverpool, Taunton, Tyrone, Dunborton, Enniskillen, Orono, Leskard, hom, Burk Ch Columbus, Greenwood, Kinsale, + Pontypool and Newcastle, not over 45c per week, By mail (in Province of Ontario) outside carriers delivery areas 12.00 per year. Other Provii end C 'ealth Countries 15,00, USA. end foreign 24.00, Raglan, Blackstock, on our highways of snow-removal equipment. These are only some of the hazards which, tragically, have come to be accepted as ex- cuses for traffic mishaps. Every- body who drives knows of them and should proceed accordingly, but al- ready the reports are beginning to flow in about accidents in which "poor driving conditions" are ad- vanced as the main causes of winter accidents. In reality, of course, too many drivers still haven't learned that it isn't as safe to drive on a road in winter as it is in summer. As for the home hazards, much the same attitude has been apparent in the past. People simply do not seem to realize that the Christmas tree, for example, is a potential source of tragedy. A 'Christmas tree can be com- pletely consumed by fire in only 18 seconds. Freshly cut trees became inflammable within seven to 14 days indoors; trees with prior out- door storage burn after only three to 10 days. The hazard can be diminished by keeping the butt of the tree in water. Strings of lights should be checked for frayed wiring and damaged plugs. There are also ways of spraying trees to make them relatively fire-resistant. Bible Thought For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. -- I. John 3:20. The love and mercy of God is so great that it can cover a multitude of sins, if the heart is right with Him. Gas ARE YOU ON THE CHRISTMAS LIST? REPORT FROM U.K. Computer Obsolete After Four Years By M. McINTYRE HOOD Special London (Eng.) Correspondent to The Oshawa Times LONDON --It is only four years ago that London Univer- sity erected an imposing build- ing on Gordon Square. In it was housed, what was up to that time, one of Britain's most pow- erful electronic computers, Al- ready, however, that device is out of date. I* is being dis- mantled. The building which housed it is being pulled down. In_ its place will go up another build- ing twice the size. And in it is to be housed Atlas, a new giant electronic computer which will cost approximately $6,000,000. Everything about the Atlas machine will be in the "super"' class. It will make London the world's most advanced com- puter centre. WHAT IT WILL DO Here are some of the things which Atlas is designed to do in the field of electronic compu- tation. "He" will: Do half a million additions in a second. Read problems written in YOUR HEALTH Food Not Factor In Blood Pressure By JOSEPH G. MOLNER, MD Dear Dr. Molner: What food should be avoided by a person with high blood pressure?--Mrs. M.LF. Food doesn't cause high blood pressure. Changing your diet won't prevent or correct it. There may be special in- stances in which some change is helpful. The doctor may urge that you cut down on salt, be- cause it encourages the unde- sirable accumulation of fluid in the body. Or if the action of the kidneys is impaired, as sometimes oc- curs with the condition, it may be wise to reduce the amount of protein. The damaged kid- neys have trouble removing ni- trogen wastes. If overweight, then a low cal- orie diet, simply for the purpose of reducing, is advisable. None of these--except a re- ducing diet if necessary--will prevent high blood pressure, I say this because so many people are likely to jump to the erroneous conclusion that treat- ment to correct or control an ailment will, if used early, also prevent it. Dear Dr. Molner: Is it pos- sible to have babies, or even to conceive, if the navel has been removed? Does the mother's navel in any way help nourish a developing fetus?--L.H. Yes, you can have babies, and no, the mother's navel has noth. ing whatever to do with nour- ishing the fetus. The navel is the stump where the umbilical cord was attached before birth. Hence the navel of the unborn baby is important, not the mother's. Dear Dr. Molner: What is tha effect of coricidin when taken over a period of years by a woman in her early 40's? If she doesn't take it, she aches in 'he arms and shoulders.--Mrs. H.M. This is a pain-relieving com- bination of aspirin, caffein and an antihistamine. It is effective in relieving early symptoms colds and in other aches and pains. I am not aware of any: ill effects from prolonged use, but in the case you cite, wouldn't it be wise to determine what is causing the pain? Perhaps per- manent relief is possible. Dear Dr. Molner: Thirty years ago I.was treated for syphilis and supposedly cured. Recently other tests have been made and the VDRL test was weakly reactive, Kline test reac- tive, Kolmer reactive plus 3. My doctor said not to worry but I wyonder if I shouldn't have treatment? Should I have a spi- nal tap? E. G. These newer tests are in- creasingly sensitive. There is another, the TPI (treponema immobilization test) which could be made and is considered as the ultimate, but it is not performed routinely. A spinal tap also is import- ant; if it comes out negative, then you can put your mind at ease. Without reflecting on the ex- treme usefulness of the older tests, the newer ones can reveal very faint traces indeed. It is not unusual with syphilis for enough to linger so tests detect it, yet the traces can be so small that the patient is not ill and does not actually have the dis- ease, nor is he infectious. Dear Dr. Molner: How can I get rid of the water in my body? -It causes me to swell and feel bloated. I am nursing my baby. The doctor doesn't want to give me pilis because they could effect my milk.--Mrs, E.M. He could put the baby on a bottle and give you drugs for ridding the body of water, How- ever, I'd accept his dictum. plain English and decide how to tackle the questions, Type the answers at 1,000 printed lines in a minute. Check every few seconds that "he". is doing the job properly, and that everything is in work- ing order. These are only a few of an almost endless list of things that Atlas will be able to ac- complish in less time than it takes to write this sentence. Yet, according to the Univer- sity authorities, Atlas will be obsolete in seven years. PAY FOR ITSELF Before that time, however, the University hopes, Atlas will have earned enough money to pay for itself and its operation. To do this, the computer has been incorporated into a com- pany, which will sell "time" on the machine to firms. which want to have their problems solved at a maximum cost of approximately $2,250 an hour. This giant electronic machine is now being assembled in Man- chester. It is hoped to have it installed in the new building on Gordon Square in London next year, by which time the build. ing will be ready for it. Until then, the University is contin- uing to work with Mercury, the computer Atlas will replace. TRAINING WORKERS The computer centre is being expanded and eventually about 50 people will be "talking" to Atlas. As programmers, the men who make this sort of ma- chine work, are in short supply, the centre is-tackling an extra- mural course to train suitable applicants. < One of the m fascinating refinements about s_is-tie possibility that it can be work- ed by remote control. Dr. A. A. Robinson, manager of the com- pany which will operate it, con- templates that many of London University's scattered colleges will be able to have direct ac- cess to the machine on their own premises, "They will feed the problems into their own machines and the sums will be worked out here," said Dr. Robinson. This principle is capable of great development. Dr. Robin. son looks forward 'to the day when a firm in Paris can ask Atlas questions direct, and have the answer within a few seconds. BY-GONE DAYS 15 YEARS AGO The Dunlop Tire and Rubber Goods Co. Ltd., Toronto, pur- chased a 55-acre site south of Whitby for the purpose of erect- ing a $1,500,000 plant. A United Polish Relief Fund drive was launched in the city with Ernest Marks Jr., as campaign manager. Oshawa Rotary Club held its annual Christmas party for 55 crippled children in the Genosha Hotel. Reginald G, Geen of Oshawa was an honored guest at a concert of the Music Teachers' Federation at Stratford. Miss Gwenyth Schell, gradu- ate of the Cshawa General Hos- pital, left this district-to do medical missionary work in Bella-Bella Hospital, B.C., for the United Church of Canada. Oshawa. Board of Education purchased 5.5 acres of land for $12,000 in the northeast section of the city for the erection of a new public school. Temple Lodge AF and AM 649 GRC held its 20th annual festival of St. John the Evan- gelist with an installation cere- mony directed by Wor. Bro. Matthew A. Jackson. Bro Er- nest S. Reading was installed as Worshipful Master to suc- ceed Wor. Bro. .E. A. Southwell who became Immediate Past Master, Oshawa Rotary Club played host to the district farmers at the Oshawa Airport. Mayor F. N. McCallum and J. Norval Willson, club president, wel- comed the guests. Bob Wag- staffe was master of ceremonies for the program. The Oshawa Hockey Club made plans for a Junior "B" team, a new OHA entry for the 1947-48 season. Vic Burr and Reg Mills were named as the team's manager and coach. A record six new cases of scarlet fever were reported here in December, making a total of 20 for the year so far, as compared -with. four reported cases during the whole of 1946. Mrs. T. A. C. Tyrrell, senior supervisor of the Ontario Red Cross, presented the Red Cross swimming and water safety awards at the CRA _ head. quarters here. City Council approved the Board of Works working agree- ment of a. revised salary sche. dule, boosting the payroll $12,395 for 1948. SATIN SHOES GWA ec ae TAMMY FASHION SHOES 728-2491 i 79 Simcoe N. Kennedy's Cuba Action : Will Influence Future By JOHN M. HIGHTOWER WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pres- ident, Kennedy's actions in the. Cuban crisis are likely to in- fluence the way nations handie themselves in future situations of the nuclear age. Kennedy broke new ground in international law with his use of maval blockade and aerial sur- veillance, One of the most important aspects of the Cuban showdown between the United States and Russia was that it was the first such nose-to-nose confrontation between two fully - armed nu- clear powers capable not only of destroying each other but mos: of the rest of the world. The fact that the crisis was handled with extraordinary re- straint on both sides undoubt- edly reflects this basic balance of power. The fact that it was Soviet Premier Khrushchev who backed down must also be re- lated to the power equatian. Khrushchev knew that \what he wanted from Cuba was not important enough to risk de- struction of the Soviet Union. FAMILIAR MES While there are important mew elements to the strategy and tactics of the Cuban con- flict--in some respects it was like a bloodless war, a war that no one dared to fight out--there are also familiar and cstab- lished themes as old as rec- orded history. One of these is that the big countries make the rules when the going gets rough because only they have the power to make the rules stick. In this way some of the uses of naval blockade developed in the modern, but pre - nuclear, age. The records of interna- tional law are full of examples of naval blockade in war and in peace. The use of blockades also, on occasion, led to war. For exam- ple, English blockade measures 150 years ago, along with the seizure of U.S. seamen, pro- pelled the United States into the war of 1812. But, generally speaking, state department legal experts agree there have been two classic types of blockade under two early-defined sets of conditions. One of these is known in the lawbooks as "belligerent block- ade," the other as "pacific blockade." The first type con- stituted an act of war. BLOCKADE NOT PUNITIVE The United States did not use pacific blockade, which the law- yers always considered a puni- tive action by a- large power against a small' one. PARAGRAPHICAL WISDOM "Human legs will eventually disappear, according to a scien- tist'"" -- Press report. Maybe so. There are times even now when it seems the human race is on its last legs. Couplet inspired by current styles: Even though its owner be a she . . . The human knee's not much to see. The average person doesn't remain on one side of the fence very long after his pocketbook _falis on the other side. "What Causes People to Age" -- title of article. Maybe the passage of time has some- thing te do with it. The world has been at the crossroads so long that it's high time to modernize the place by constructing a clover-leaf inter- section. "A stick of unexploded dyna- mite was found in the car." -- From a_ news. story. Did anybody ever find an exploded stick of dynamite "Girl Marries Motorist Who Ran Over Her." -- Headliiie. Drive carefully, fellows. Under pacific blockade doc- trine, the great power would throw a line of warships in front of the ports of a small nation and forbid that nation's ships to enter or leave though the ships of other countries were given access,' The small nation had the choice of going to war to defend its freedom of movement or of giving in. Unless it could ' get a big power on its side, it usually gave in. Tt now is known that after Soviet nuclear missiles were discovered in Cuba the pres- ident considered broadly two kinds of action. One was naval blockade in an effort to halt the movement of Soviet weapons to Cuba, The other was bombing and invasion. ' Kennedy chose blockade as a challenge to Russia which would allow Khrushchev room to re- treat if he were willing to do so. It offered the possibility of avoiding a nuclear war. Yet the president was up against the fact that the U.S. naval block- ade of Cuba to keep out the ships, or search the ships, of a third power, Russia, was an act of war under internationa: law. During the three or four days before the Kennedy. broadcast about the Cuban crisis, his ad- visers searched for another term that would mean the same thing but would not have the same automatic legal conse. quences when used officially. Kennedy himself is reported to have come up with the word "quarantine." NEW TERM By the selection of this term as a cover for a direct applica- tion of force Kennedy gave naval blockade a new signif- icance in international law. Just what significance and with what future applications, the practi- tioners of international law will have to figure out. Such law is made both by the acts of nations, which are in a practical sense subject to no higher control than their own judgment, or a superior power. ~ ciples and rules of conauct.. hile the blockade issue was of the crisis, the question of U.S. aerial surveillance has yet to be debated on any large scale. Yet the constant over- flight .of Cuba by U.S. planes, photographing Cuban territory, ran contrary to traditional con- cepts of sovereignty. The United States and Russia have had experience before, of course, with aerial photography of alien landscapes, U.S, U-2 aircraft flew over Russia for five years before the spring of 1960 when a U-2 went down in central Russia and the U.S. aer- ial espionage system was pub- licly exposed. President Eisenhower de- fended the action then, as Pres- ident Kennedy has since de- fended the overflights of Cuba, with the contention that the sec- urity of the United States was at stake. The precedent .of overflights, justified by. national secur- ity considerations presumably could be. used by other countries in cases where they have the power to discourage opposition or retaliation. : TODAY IN HISTORY By THE CANADIAN PRESS Dec. 17, 1962... Orville Wright made the first aircraft flight near Kitty Hawk, N.C., 59 years ago today--in 1903. Orville and his brother Wilburn, owners of a bicycle busi- ness, built the first success- ful heavier-than-air powered flying machine. Orville flew it 120 feet in 12 seconds-- enough to convince the brothers that sustained flight was possible -- and they formed a successful aircraft business. : 1792 -- The first assembly for Lower Canada opened at Quebec. 1914 -- The British Gov. ernment proclaimed Egypt . a protectorate. QUEEN'S PARK Concentration On Party Positions By DON O0'HEARN TORONTO--The government has been a bit perplexed by the opposition at this session to date. Neither the Liberals nor the NDP have been particularly Pig or out to do a scalping job. There are probably two rea- sons for this. One is that both parties this session are most concerned about getting their programs on the record. In his throne speech debate address last year, for instance, Liberal Leader Wintermeyer devoted practically the entire text of an attack on the admin- istration of justice. This year criticism was a very minor part of the speech. The bulk was taken up with his party's position on medicare, labor, education and other key questions. NDP Leader MacDonald sim- ilarly spent most of his time in the debate outlining the NDP Medicare program. COULD LOSE ba Another reason for the more restrained attitude could be that at this point the two parties be- lieve they have little to gain and a lot to lose by being overly aggressive. Boh figure that the govern- ment is now on the run. If they pushed too hard they might upset themselves, rather than it, in the public eye. 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