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OPINIONS DAILY TIMES-CAZETTE EDITORIAL PACE FEATURES THE DAILY TIMES.-GAZETTE WA WHITBY oes THE OSHAWA TIMLS (Established 1871) TRE WHITBY GAZETTE AND CHRONICLE (Established 1863) epen new. published daily except Sunday by The A ae ond of Oshawa, Limited, Arthur R. Alloway, Pr a § LEASED WIRE SERVICE OMPLETE CANADIAN PRES The is & member of the Canadian Dally Newspapers Association, the Ontario Provincial Dailies Association, and the Audit Bureau of Ojrculations. Authorized as Second Class Matter, Post Office Department, Ottawa, Canada. Net Paid Circulation 8166 MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1946 Taxation Clouds Lifting The announcement from Ottawa on Saturday that the federal authorities will lift the three-cent a gallon gasoline tax is in the way of being a Christmas present to all Cana- dians who operate motor vehicles even though the tax will rot be lifted until April 1 next, The lifting of the tax is pleasing from another angle. It is indicative that the federal government is making rapid strides back to financial recovery after the heavy strain of the war years. It is a move that should also clear the way for agreement between Ottawa and the provinces for a tax- ing argeement. Average Per Issue FOR NOVEMBER Although no official statement has been made it is not | thought possible that Ontario will increase its gas tax from the present eight cents per gallon by any fraction of the tax which will be given up by Ottawa. This would not go down very well with the electors. The province could, of course, 'use this extra money in view pf the heavy expenditures which will be eatailed in its program of highway building 2nd reno- vation not only in the southern section of the province but | also in the north where the Hon. George Doucett, Minister | of Highways, plans to construct a number of highways to open vp the mining areas, Christmas Shopping "Don't put of. until tomorrow what you can do today" .s a particularly timely rule for thc immediate pre-Christmas sacson. Not orly will it help the individual but also the harried staffs of stores which are doing teir best to caler to the many demands being made upon them. This is the time of year when people are doing .he last of their Christmas shopping. Although we vow every year that we will do our shopping early and have it all finished before the rush begins, it seems that we just do not get around to it. As a result we are caught in the crowds of n2ople .eking 'Mit paiticular delicacy or gift. While goods are in better supply this year than since before the war there are still many shortages. We should bear in mind and not blame the clerks. They are doing their best to serve you and like you are looking forward to the time when there will be enough of everything to gc around. As in the war years there is still a need for the exercise of | courtesy and an appreciation of the difficulties facing shop owners. . They are doing their best under the circumstances. Accident Prevention It was the privilege of the editor to receive recently from Robin Hood Flour Mills Limited a copy of a safety booklet entitled "At Home-At Work-At Play, Prevent Acci- dents", which is being distributed throughout Canada to rural householders. Concise, comprehensive and Informa- | tive the booklet was prepared with the idea of helping to reduce the very large number of avoidable accidents which happen in the home and on the job. Profusely illustrated the booklet gives details of how accidents may occur and cites the steps which should be taken to prevent them. For instance, in dealing with "The Home", the booklet is divided into sections, such as "In the Kitchen," "In the Living Room" and "In the Bedroom", No detail is overlooked with attention being given to the use of Jem machinery, the handling of animals, electricity and ools. In its closing chapters the booklet deals with the haz- ards of play, hunting, fishing and traffic in the country and in town. Suggestions are given as regards first aid in case of burns, wounds, shock and fractures. The booklet, we are sure, will be welcomed by all who receive' it and may well replace the familiar patent medicine almanac and other publications to which our rural friends ave had recourse for years. FARE AND A THIRD Christmas: Going Mond X 23 to Wednesday, Dec, 25 ing) Dee: Return Limit: Leavin not later than Midnig| V Dec. 26, 1946. destination Thursday, FARE AND A HALF Christmas and New Year's: Good going: Friday, Dec. 20 to Wednesday, Jan. 1 inclusive. Return Limit: Leaving destination not later than Midnight, Tuesday, Jan. 7. CANADIAN NATIONAL New Year's: Going Mond 5 g Monday, Dec. 30 to Wednesday, Joa He inclusive. Return Limit: ving destination not later than Midnight, 'Thursday, January 2, 1947. Tickets and lete and compl information CANADIAN PACIFIC Looking Ahead In Ottawa By The Caradian Press 'Ottawa, Dec. 16--(CP)--The six- way realignment of federal cabinet portfolios will bring with it read-s justment of ministerial staffs. Prac- tically every minister who switched from one portfolio to another will bring with him the chief members of his staff. Por instance, Hon. Douglas Ab- bott who switches from the Def: partment, will bring with him Miss A. L, Wickware, his private secre- tary, and two other members of his staff. Rt. Hon. Louis 5t" Laurent, who gave up the Justice Department to devote his full-time to External Affairs will take with him his pri- vate secretary, Maurice Bernier, and possibly some others, although the changes have not yet been decided upon. Hon. Colin Gibson, who moves from the Air Ministry to the State Secretary's Department, will bring with him W. O, vis, his private secretary. Other ves hdve not been decided definitely. to the Finance Department will bring with him Dick Hunter, his executive assistant, Miss Doris L. Bentley, his private secretary, and Miss Edith Sheppard. [ 3 2 J Hon. Brooke Claxton, who moves from the Health to the Defence Department, will bring with him A. E. Ainger, his private secretary, and Miss Irene Dunn, his assistant pri- vate secretary. Hon, Paul Martin, who moves from the State Secretary to the Health Department, will take Don Emmerson, his private secretary, three stenographers and a messen- ger. Rt. Hon. J. L. llsley, who moves from the Finance to the Justice De~ " Bh > The question of creation of a Maritime Commission will be re- vived again at the next session of parliument, it is expected. A large section of the marine in- dustry has indicated it is in favor of the appointment of such a body to deal solely with the problems of that industry, as is done in the United States. The goverament has been holding off from taking the step, possibly because of the com- plexities involved in shifting juris- diction into a single agency. * % & It now is reported that a move is under way among shipbullders to lend their weight to the proposal along with that of ship owners and operators, and some action toward re-awakening the government's in- terest may be looked for before the end of January. The long-awaited report of the Royal Commission o021 coal will definitely be in the hands of Re- construction Minister Howe before the end of the year. That's the lat~ est word from commission sources, The commissioners, under Mr. Justice W. P. Carroll of Halifax, now are in Ottawa putting the final touches to the last sectionssof the report, Other portions of the bulky documents are in the lands of the printers, and much of the report already has been printed. While there has been 20 an- nouncement whether or not it will be held up for tabling at the next session of Parliament, it is believed the report will be made public early in January. There was a young 'chutist from Maine, About to jump out of a plane; And was his face red When his Captain said, "Better wait till we're off the terrain!" - He--"Does John Jones, a student, live here?" Landlady--"Well, Mr. Jones lives here, but I thought he was a nigh watchman." ae! e 15 Years Ago Two Oshawa grocers, J. Russell and O. A, Glecoff, were \ 'nners in a window display contest, con- ducted by Canadian Canners Lim- ited in connection with Canadian Soup Week, Both men won their prizes in Group three of the con- test, A The Intermediate O.H.A, group ing will get under way o. Dec- ember 23 with Oshawa at home to Peterborough and Trenton play- ing host to Cobourg. Oshawa will have five home games. At a meeting of the Masonic Research Society, V.W, Bro, Wil- liam Moull of Fidelity Lodge. To- ronto, spoke on "The Apocalypse of St. John and Masonry." R, W. Bro. E. F. Farrow presided and Bro, G. W. McLaughlin gave the vote of hanks. Displays of folk dancing and tableaux depicting Christmas scenes and events were featurs of a two-part concert, given by Bis- hop Bethune College in Rclary Hall, Funds raised at the concert were donated to the Women's Welfare League, Mayor Ernest Marks was hon. [4 ored at a dinner given by City | Council, The Chairman, Ald, T. Hawks, called on Ald. George T. Harris, "Dean of the Council," vho proposed a toast to Mayor Marks, Ald. Morris voiced the re- gret heard on all sides at tne news that Mayor would not seek re-election. At an important meeting of the Kiwanis Club, the following offi. cers were elected: R, N, Basseif, president, W, H, Clark, vice-pres- ident; R. 8. Virtue, district trus- tee; T. W, Joyce, treasurer; W, G. Burns, secretary. President- elect Bassett was congratulated by W. J, Trick, immediate past president, '® A Bit of Verse THE RIVALS 1 jean A bird at dawn 8 sweetly on a tree, Tha dew was on the lawn, And the wind was on the lea; But I didn't listen to him, For he didn't sing to me! ' as singl at the time, Just as prettily as he! all the' time, as he As he sang upon a tree, ~James Stephens. e For A Laugh PROOF : The motorist was charged with driving his car while in a state of intoxication, and a police witness was giving evidence, "When I came upon the scen your worship," he said, "I found accused engaged in a heated argu. ment with the Minister of Trans. pont about the condition of the road." "Well," commented the magis- trate, "that proves nothing, does to" it? admitted the witness, of "No," "only, you see, the Minister Transport wasn't there, "$ EASY Mrs. Jones: "We haven't heard from Uncle John and Aunt Ella for 20 years. How do you expect to locate them?" Jones: "Easy! I'll rent a cottage at the seashore this summer." SHE KNOWS "Are you sure your wife knows I'm going home to dinner with "Knows? 1 should say so! Why, George, I argued with her about it this morning for half an hour." Have you heard what they say Chevrolep the Dur ing this Coach time oles ond Y and wi CHEVROLET? FROM DOCTORS . , : from farmers. . . from businessmen . . . from 'salesmen .", from fleet operators and men who drive a car for pleasure ;™.", from purchasers in every trade and occupation across the Dominion, comes praise of the new 1946 Chevrolet. To them, Chevrolet's Big Car Quality at Lowest Cost . . . its flawless; trouble-free operation Fis an actual, proven fact. [Throughout their letters, expressing their pleasure and com- "I am hoppy to tell you that my 1946 Chevrolet hos given me outstanding performance as regards riding qualities andl engine durability, In my opinion the 1946 Chevrolet is far superior to any- thing else in its price flass." EK. MacDougall, Winnipeg, Man, A PRODUCT OF GENERAL MOTORS ® Excerpts from actual letters on file at General Motors dealers across Canada, mile La Srontrech ONTARIO MOTOR SALES 86 KING ST. E. PHONE 900 plete satisfaction in the new Chevrolet, certain phrases occur again and again--*"Unbelievable that such performance can come from a car as low priced as Chevrolet" . . . "The best Chevrolet yet" . ., "Definitely worth waiting for". od fleld, I ox- DONALD MOTOR SALES 300 DUNDAS ST.E. WHITBY PHONE 304