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Ohe Os hawa Times Published by Canadian Newspapers Limited 86 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario T. L, Wilson, Publisher FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1963----PAGE 6 No Obvious Advantages To Membership In OAS The controversy over Canada's relations with the Organization of American States is in full bloom again, following an obviously in- spired news report from Washing- ton that the chair reserved for Canada at OAS gatherings was be- ing dusted off once more. The Diefenbaker government, like its predecessor the St. Laurent gov- ernment, was divided on the ques- tion of Canada's joining the OAS. There is no indication yet of the attitude of the Pearson administra- tion. Canadian newspapers are also divided and probably reflect the split that exists in public opinion -- where there is a public opinion on this issue. Those who argue in favor of Canadian: membership in the OAS believe that Canada cannot avoid the fact that Canada is an Amer- ican state, and that geographical and economic considerations will make our membership inevitable. The Hamilton Spectator, for . ex- ample, says: "Obviously we do our future trade prospects no good if we remain out of the OAS... Can- ada as a sovereign middle-power North American nation cannot in all conscience consider OAS prob- lems beneath her dignity and OAS aims unworthy 'of her considera- tion .. , Our destiny is linked, exorably, with our neighbors of the Americas, and to snub the OAS much longer is to act like an irres- ponsible nation still green behind the ears." This is argument on an emotional rather than rational level. It is questionable whether trade depends to such an extent on OAS mem- bership; it depends much more on the economic condition of the Amer- ican states. We belong to NATO, in- but that buys us nothing in the Common Market. But apart from trade, what advantages are there to Canada in OAS membership? It is difficult to find any. The geographical link is tenuous, In distance and travel routes, we are just as much linked to Europe and the Far East. The political link is questionable. Canada would be under tremendous pressure to approve U.S. policies in the Americas -- and while we might reluctantly accept Kennedy policies, we could be bitterly opposed to, say, Goldwater policies. It could well be that, politically, Canada could do a greater service to the American states outside the organization than as an active member. Economically, Canada could ex- pect to be a donor rather than a recipient of benefits. Undoubtedly many of the American states would be happy to find another source of handouts, and once in the OAS Canada would be expected to help the United States with such hand- outs. But the U.S. already has poured billions of dollars into Cen- tral and Latin America, and all that has happened is that the few rich have become richer and the many poor have become poorer in most of the countries which have been them. for all helned: and few of anc few of them, for &iu helped ; the vast U.S. effort, are any closer to real democracy than they were ten, twenty or fifty years ago. Canada has obligations to the United Nations and the Common- wealth through the Colombo Plan, If we are to increase our obliga- tions and we are not in an economic position to make any sub- stantial increase -- should it be done through still another organiza- tion? We do not think so, Aid To Foreign Unions With motives both selfish and unselfish, U.S. labor is now extend- ing its activities into Asia, Africa, South America and Europe. But unlike their traditional practice, in these new fields the "international unions" are not signing up mem- bers writer C. J. Harris observes. Rather, they are providing money and guidance to support strikes and organizing drives, to train leaders, and to lobby for pro-union legisla- tion. Since nearly two-thirds of Canadian union members belong to the internationals, Canadian labor is at least an indirect participant in all this. Last year $2 million was given to foreign labor organizations by U.S. unions, and future contribu- tions will be substantially higher. It is claimed that results include better working conditions and high- er wages for auto workers in Italy and France, railway employees in Uruguay and machinists in Greece. In addition to direct finan- cial help, aid includes courses in bargaining techniques, foreign-lan- guage pamphlets setting out details of typical North American 'union contracts, and even labor schools in such underdeveloped lands as India and Uganda. Most foreign labor leaders wel- come outside aid, although some tactics of U.S. unions have been criticized in Europe as being politi- cally inspired by the U.S. State Department. Also, American afflu- She Oshawa Times T. L, WILSON, Publisher C: GWYN KINSEY, Editor The Oshawa Times combining The Oshawa Times (established 1871) and the Whitby Gazette and Chronicle (established 1863, is published daily (Sundays and statutory holidays excepted). Members of Canadian Daily Newspaper Publish- ers Association, The Canadian Press, Audit Bureou of Circulation and the Onterio Provincial Datlies Associotion. The Canadian Press is exclusively entitled to the use of republication of all news despatched in the poper credited to it or to The Associated Press or Reuters, and also the local news published therein. All rights of special des- patches ore olso reserved. Offices; .Thomson Building, 425 University , Toronte, Ontario; 640 Cothcart Street, Sonnet P.Q. SUBSCRIPTION RATES i carriers 'in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, onan soomarvile, Brooklin, Port Perry, Prince Albert, Maple Grove, Hampton, Frenchman's Boy, Liverpool, Taunton, Tyrorie, Dunbarton, Enniskillen, teskard, Brougham, Burketon, Claremont, Greenwood, Kinsale, Raglan, Blockstock, tr, Pontypool and Newcastle not over 45c per week By mail (in Province of Ontario) outside corriers delivery areos 12.00 per yeor. Other Commonwealth Countries 15.00, ence does not escape criticism. "There are problems sometimes of Americans bashing in," complains one British union official, 'very often on the basis of big money, and buying their way in with cer- tain labor leaders in Latin Amer- ica and Africa. You have African labor leaders in Cadillacs and ex- pensive suits, It leads to moral cor- ruption." To avoid such criticism the U.S. unions are increasingly channell- ing their aid- through the Interna- tional Confederation of Free Trade Unions and: the 17 international trade secretariats allied with the ICFTU. The latter are federations of unions in similar industries in different countries, while . the former is the organization set up in 1949 to succeed the World Fede- ration of Trade Unions, which had come under Soviet control. The combat Communist influence is one of the unselfish motives given by U.S. labor leaders for their generosity, Another is sympathy for less fortunate workers abroad, But on the selfish side is the realiza- tion that boosting wages in other countries will narrow the gap be- tween U.S. and foreign production costs -- and thus protect American jobs and wage scales by helping to keep U.S. goods competitive in world markets, Other Editors' Views ON THE OTHER HAND (Montreal Star) A magazine item notes that if the Bell System had not automated its switchboards, it now would re- quire every single woman between 18 and 30 in the nation to work as operators. Perhaps so, but if that many women were working they , would not have time to be talking on the telephones and creating the demand for operators. Bible Thought Great and marvellous thy works, Lord God Almighty. -- Revelation 15:3, The more we see of God's work, the more reverent we become. PAN-AMERICAN GAMES REPORT FROM U.K. London Children Get Play Centre By M .McINTYRE HOOD Special London (Eng.) Correspondent For The Oshawa Times For The Oshawa Times LONDON -- Something new in the form of recreational facil- ities for children is being de- veloped, and right in the heart of London. The borough council of St. Pancras: has given the go- ahead sign for a new children's play centre of a much more imaginative nature than any heretofore planned in this coun- try. It will take several monthe to complete, but will probably be finished before the end of this year. Even adults, I imagine, would find this play centre fascinating. It will have tiny cars zooming along miniature roads, stopping at traffic lights and pedestrian crossngs. It will be enough to make any motorist or pedes- trian think he is having a night- mare. Added to that will be four-foot high stores, houses and a ga- rage with gasoline pumps. In fact, it will be just like the centre of a town in the fabled land of Lilliput. OLD MARKET SITE It is proposed by the borough council of St. Pancras to layout this modernized children's play centre on Cumberland Market. This was once one of London's hay markets to which farmers came in from the surrounding countryside to buy and sell hay. It is now a square with flower beds in the centre of the 27- acre area of a large new hous- ing development, Regents' Park Estate. And it will be the natural playground for the chil- dren living on the estate. At one end, the miniature town will provide roads for 10 tiny model cars and any model bicycles 'the children like to bring. Tiny stores and' houses with their own gardens will be constructed -- but the children wili be jeft to compeiie them themselves. PLAN CONSTRUCTIVE Mark Hammond, the deputy borough engineer who planned the project, said: "We will provide the ma- terials for furniture and fittings. It will then be up to the chil- dren to. get on with:the job." As well as the model town, the play area will have a tim- YOUR HEALTH ber fort tower, grass for games, a floodlit netball court or ball game area, a sand pit, a couple of roundabouts, special trees for climbing and an ice cream kiosk, For wet weather, there will be a play hut with a small kitchen, as well as an open room for games and a work- children ¢ tinker shop where children can tinker op where with all kinds of gadgets and make things. A play leader will supervise all the activities, according to Mr, Hammond, but the chil- dren will not be organized. They will be allowed to follow their own particular bent for recreation. This centre, which is esti- mated to cost $30,000, is only part of the schemes of the St. Pancras Council for making pro- vision for its children. A second and somewhat similar play area is to be created at the back of Camden High Street. Vitamins Aren't Cold Preventives By JOSEPH G. MOLNER MD. Dear Dr. Molner: Ascorbic acid seems to be finding its way more and more into, vita- min pills, etc., and some of my friends are saying, "I haven't had a cold since I started tak- ing it." What about overdoses? Is it harmful in any way? Does it mix with food, starches, fruits or sleeping pills?--R. R. To all readers: Don't jump to hasty conclusions before com- pleting another letter which is quoted below. But first, a word concerning our topic. Ascorbic acid isn't added to vitamins. It is one. It is another name for vitamin C, such as we get from citrus fruits and vegetables. There is even some in meats such as liver and kidney. It is not a_ preventive for colds; but it is important to to- tal body health. It helps to keep BY-GONE DAYS 35 YEARS AGO A. warehouse and apartment building were under construc- tion on MciMllan drive for Osh- awa Wholesale, at an estimated cost of $30,000, President A. °G, Storie and Secretary J. C. Young were in- cluded among the local Rotar- jans attending the International Rotary conference in Toronto, Roy Foster, one-time Osh- awa's track and field athlete, paid his first visit to the city in 16 years. The South Oshawa Band re- organized under the name of "Oshawa Citizens' Band" with Mayor:Robert D. Preston as president. The first exhibit and institute for children's workers and par- ents to be held in Oshawa, and the fourth of its kind in the province, took place in King Street United Church, Rev, C, W. DeMile delivered an ad- dress on "The Responsibilities of Leadership." Dr. T. W. G. MeKay sub- mitted 2 recommendation to the Board of Health for an anti- smoke bylaw in Oshawa. A. §. McLeese purchased the Bassett property on Simcoe street north with the intention of building apartments over the stores. H. Parsons, Port. Perry, cele- brated his 60th anniversary of publishing the North Ontario Observer. He was in his 91st year. The town of Whitby rented a caterpilar tractor on trial for road work. The circulation of 34,116 books at the Oshawa Public Library since the first of the year was increased by 7,780 over the corresponding period for 1927, Building permits totalling $379,880 were issued in the city during April. The figures com- prised 104 permits, including 51 residences, Col, J: F. Ralston, Minister of Defence, accepted the sugges- tion from the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce to investigate the possibilities of opening an air- port between' Oshawa and Whitby. the capillaries (tiny blood ves- sels) healthy, aids in red blood cell formation and in the heal- ing of wounds and bruises. It is also valuable to bone struc- ture and teeth. Years ago a British naval doctor found that lime juice (from a citrus fruit) prevented scurvy on long sea voyages. The reason was that scurvy re- sulted from lack of ascorbic acid : Having enough is one thing. Taking overdoses in the hope of preventing colds is nonsense. Overdoses don't cause harm but they are wasteful. If you get more than you need, the body discharges it. Although the. ascorbic acid (vitamin C) fanciers may pro- test, the evidence denies that extra doses prevent colds. And here's a_ letter received the same day as the foregoing one: Dear Dr. Molner: My hus- band and I are expecting our first baby. We both have blue eyes but 'are hoping for a brown-eyed child, Is this pos- sible --C, D, Possible? Yes, Likely: No. What about the baby's grand- parents and great grandpar- ents? A few brown-eyed ones would indicate a chance, Com- plete lack among the ancestors means virtually no chance of a brown-eyed baby. (At birth all Caucasian babies' eyes are blue or violet; other colors ap- pear later, if at all: PARAGRAPHICAL WISDOM "Scientists Jere never been able to explain satisfactorily why people need sleep."' -- Sci- ence note. No doubt they. mainly need sleep in order to take vaca- tions from themselves, thereby avoiding being bored to death. ONLY 5 BONUS DAYS LEFT -- To Receive a -- BIG 4% ON YOUR SAVINGS FROM MAY Ist For Further Information Call any one of the Friendly, Courteous Staff at 728-1653 GUARANTY TRUST CO. OF CANADA 32 King St. East, Downtown Oshawa "Canada's Largest Independent Trust Co." OTTAWA REPORT Columnist Finds He's Leading News By PATRICK NICHOLSON OTTAWA--Read "Ottawa Re- port' for the news before it happens! On March 1 this column wrote ©, the Caribbean Island Repub- lic of Haiti, suggesting that "another eruption may soon add a sorry chapter to Haiti's brave endeavor.' The people would revolt against the govern- ment, it was predicted. In the last week of April, as- sassins attempted to kill the two young children of President Francois Duvalier. They were not harmed, but their two body- guards and their driver were killed on the way to the chil- dren's school, And leaflets drop- ped on thé capital of Haiti warned that a revolt may take place before May 15, On April 21, the cover story of the magazine section of the greatest prestige Sunday news- paper in Britain, the Sunday Times, described the Black Muslim movement in the U.S. QUEEN'S PARK That paper, like this news- paper, is controlled by the Ca- nadian publisher, Roy Thom- so; now renowned as the first man ever to operate 100 news- papers. In the same week, a promin- ent magazine in the U.S, pub- lished an article on the same topic. The Black Muslims were not widely known before. But two weeks earlier, on April 8, this column had drawn the at- tention of readers to the new impact of that fast - growing sect, pressing for the practical application of the legal reality of equal civil rights for all citi- zens of the U.S. WHEAT DEAL AIRED? Those items concerned the Caribbean and the U.S. Now for something nearer home. Parliament will not be long in session. I anticipate, before there will be an exposure of the phoniness surrounding the loudly heralded deal to sell Ca- nadian wheat to Red China. We Right To Strike May Be Examined By DON O"HEARN TORONTO--A labor dispute to keep an eye on is underway at the huge Toronto General hospital. The building service employ- ees have been: threatening to strike, It is not expected that the dispute will actually ever arrive at the eve of a strike. But nevertheless it has the government here concerned Principally because even the threat of a strike at the hospi- tal has forced it to think of some basic questions in the labor field. One of these questions is just who should not. be allowed to strike, and why. The "why" here is very im- portant, There are various groups that aren't allowed to strike now. Some, such as the police, are prohibited by statute. With other groups the ban is by cus- tom. But the whole question is con- fused. It is generally regarded that if the safety of the community or public health is endangered then the right to strike is taken away. But the whys and wherefores of this have never been clearly defined. And clarity is needed, as this threatened hospital strike shows, Should the government ban such a strike if it were immin- ent? There seems no question that it should. Even though only the building and service employees are concerned, there are more TODAY IN HISTORY By THE CANADIAN PRESS May 10, 193... Winston Churchill became prime minister of Britain 23 years ago today--in 1940-- to lead the struggle against the Axis powers in the Sec- ond World War. Churchill, then 66 years old, embarked on a tenure of office of five years in which he demon- strated his gifts of states- manship and strategy. All through the war he _ in- spired the people of Britain and the Commonwealth with his own resolution and un- swerving confidence in eventual Allied victory 1844--The seat of Cana- dian government was moved to Montreal from Kingston, Ont. SHERWIN-WILLIAMS APPOINTMENT JOHN C. HARRISON S. G. Blake, The Sherwin- Williams Company of Canada, Limited, announces the ap- pointment of John C. Harrison as Industrial Division Sales Manager for the Province of Ontario. Mr. Harrison joined the Com- pany in 1935 and for the past seventeen years has been en- gaged in Industrial Sales in Western Canada. He brings to his new function a broad knowledge of products and experience. His headquarters will be in Toronto, than 900 of these at the Tor- onto General and the hospital would have. to close down wjff- out them. Lives would certainly be in danger through a strike. And there would seem to be no choice for government. Yet lacking any clear state- ment on prohibited strikes on our statute books, it could be expected that there would be some protest if it did ban the strike Another problem before the government is its lack of auth- ority to take effective action on a strike in an emergency. if it did ban 8 strike at the hospital the only way it could do it would be to call a special session of the legislature. The House would then - pass legislation banning the strike and providing for compulsory arbitration--as it did with On- tario Hydro a year ago last winter, This is a slow and clumsy process, And today quicker ac- tion could be called for. Out of this current situation there quite easily could be a move to give the government authority to prohibit a strike in cases of emergency. decide to Walmsley & Magill OFFICE EQUIP. LTD. 9 KING ST. E, OSHAWA 725-3506 tells the truth about whisky can expect Mis to press ror publication of the agreement, which was always hushed up by the former Conservative minis- ter of agriculture, Hon, Alvin Hamilton, and by his cabinet colleagues. Remember what happened? Alvin Hamilton trumpeted a great tarara-boom-de-ay to an- nounce that he was leaving Ot- tawa on his way to China, to sign the deal covering this great sale of wheat, this unprece- dented sale, which would empty the storage bins on the Prairies. Radio news bulletins gave a running commentary on this great Hamilton hegira -- for those who were sufficiently in- terested to listen, "The Flying Wheat Salesman has just passed over Winni- peg." "Agriculture Minister Hamilton's plane has landed at Vancouver for refuelling before his great ocean hop." 'Wings for wheat over Hawaii." And so on. But the unadorned fact, co- cealed by the non-publication of the text of the agreement, is that the much-publicised deal had been completed, and had actually been signed by our trade commissioner in Hong Kong, C. M. Forsyth-Smith, no less than 11 days before ambl- ing Alvin became airborne from Ottawa; That is, I understand, the story as it may be revealed in due course, This column's explanation, on April 25, of the specific fact that the resignation of J. Dief- enbaker as prime minister was directly attributable to the dec. laration of support for a Pear- son government by six' Social Credit MPs has been read with close interest on Parliament Hill, judging by the many com- ments reaching me. The exact quote from Diefenbaker which I repeated, as taken off a CBC tape, was the undeniable proof of fact in that case. Another "inside Ottawa" re- port will create great interest among members of the United Automobile Workers and their families. 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