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OPINIONS DAI Y TIMES-GCAZETTE EDITORIAL PAGE FEATURES « * THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE OSHAWA WHITBY THE OSHAWA TIMES (Established 1871) THE WHITBY GAZETTE AND CHRONICLE (Established 1863) An independent newspaper published daily except Sundsy by The Times Publishing Company of Oshawa, Limited, Arthur R. Alloway, President and Managing Director. COMPLETE CANADIAN PRESS LEASED WIRE SERVICE The Times-Gazette 1s a member of the Canadian Daily Newspapers Association, the Ontario Provincial Dailies Association, and the Audit Bureau of Circulations. Authorized as Second Class Matter, Post Office Department, Ottawa, Canada. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carrier in Oshawa, Whitby, Brooklin, Port Perry, Ajax or"Rickering, 24c per week, $12.00 per year. By mail, outside carrier delivery areas, anywhere in Canada and Englana $7.00 per year, $3.50 for 6 months, $2.00 for 3 months. U.S. subscriptions $0.00 per year. Net Paid Circulation Average Per Issue 7 , 7 1 4 JAN ARY, 1947 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1947 ® A Serious Trend There is food for thought for every Canadian in the re- turn tabled in the House of Commons this week which disclosed that 1945 saw the largest number of persons to date committed to Canadian mental institutions. The return showed 12,268 persons committed in 1945 as against 9,823 in 1940, 10,869 in 1935 and 9,321 in 1930. 1t is significant that the two years which saw the largest number committed marked the close of periods of stress. It will be remembered that 1935 saw an improvement in con- ditions from the depths of the depression while 1945 marked the end of six years of war, While it is impossible for any but psychiatrists to place the finger squarely upon the underlying cause of mental illness, we would suggest that the strain of the depression and the war are reflected in the figures quoted above. There are in our midst many whose training and. background have been such that they are unable to adjust themselves to changing conditions. Psychiatrists, who were attached to the armed services, tell us that a surprisingly large number of personnel, while not actually suffering from mental illness, exhibited symp- toms which may become serious in later years. ' We would suggest that as a means of combatting the onslaught of mental illness that people should make every effort to cultivate some interest outside their daily round of work. A hobby, no matter how simple, will take the mind from imagined troubles and serve to prevent their occupying a place of accentuated importance in our lives. Atomic Future If you have been counting on demolishing the coal bin and refurnishing the cellar as a recreation lounge, don't make a move yet. The age of atomic wonders, displacing, among others, the coal industry, will not be at hand for at least 10 and probably 20 years, according to Dr. C. J. Mac- kenzie, president of the National Research Council. In a statement, tacked on to the Royal Commission's 666-page report on Canada's coal problems, Dr. Mackenzie said the coal industry has "nothing to fear from atomie energy in the next 10 years and very little in the next 20." Dr. Mackenzie estimated that within 10 years there would be limited use of atomic energy in cases where cost is not a consideration. Atomic power could then be put to military uses such as for rockets to the moon, extremely long-range aircraft and similar naval craft giving unlimited cruising range. Within 15 years, as costs begin to decrease, Dr. Mac- kenzie predicted that industrial uses would develop, although the effect on coal would be negligible. Aiming ahead 20 years, Canada's Research Council director said that costs of atomic energy would begin to approximate coal or hydro-electric power. Here there might conceivably be new uses increasing power consumption and allowing the coal industry to function even with the advent of the "atomic age." Following a tremendously important research job dur- ing the war and with a full-blown atomic energy plant at Chalk River, Canada is among the leaders in atomic develop- ment. Although the first-guessers have beclouded the picture somewhat by painting vistas of an industrial utopia due to flower immediately, the actual marvels of atomic energy will be here for all to see in a short 20 years time. Canada is ready to contribute her share to this revolutionary peace- time development. We Are Fortunate Here While during the past week or two much snow has fall- en in Oshawa and district, and the cost of its removal may be reflected in the tax bills later in the year, we have only to read the paper and listen to radio broadcasts telling of the greatest storms in years which have besieged the Canadian west, particularly the provinces of Saskatchewan and Mani- toba, and also the British Isles, to realize how fortunate we are here and how thankful we should be. In the west hundreds of towns and villages have been isolated on ac- count of snow and blizzards, and in the cities business has been brought to a standstill, with schools and public places closed. Farmers have feared for the safety of their cattle on the ranges, and in some places food supplies have either be- come dangerously low or have been exifausted altogether. In Britain where a serious fuel shortage has existed for a long time, the unheard of storms have rendered the situation more acute, so that millions of men and women have been thrown out of work as electricity has been cut off to con- serve coal. Having in view, then, all these facts, dare we grumble when even a heavy snowfall causes us a little in- convenience? "Streamlined Foreign Policy" _--Alexander in the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin. ® Other Editors © 30 Years Ago MOTHER NATURE NO SLOUCH (Buffalo Courier-Express) The fact that food left by Ad- mira] Richard E. Byrd in his Little America camp inh Antarctic six years ago has been found still edible under 20 feet of ice proves that Mother Nature is no slouch herself at deep-freezing. RIGHT UP TO U.S.A. (St. Thomas Times-Journel) Churchill's demand that the United Nations take over Palestine, unless the United States joins with Britain in 'administering affairs there, puts the case right up to the Americans, most of whom have a great deal to say about Britain's duty. MODERN PORTIA"S HEADGEAR (Peterborough Examiner) There is some discussion at pres- ent as to whether women lawyers should wear hats in court. We sug- gest that a skullcap, of the kind cothmonly worn by actresses play- ing the role of Portia, would settle the matter, and provide the ladies with a becoming and suitable head- gear. Ordinary women pleaders would have caps of prunella; fe- male K.Cs would naturally wear silk caps. REPAIRING A RESTAURANT (St. Thomas Times-Journal) Building authorities looked at the Watling Restaurant in Watling street, London, the other day and decided that the owner must put it in good repair within the =mext three months, despite the urgency of repairing bombed homes first. The brickwork had begun to bulge and was a danger to passersby. Perhaps it is not surprising that the restaurant is in need of some repair. It was built just after the Great Fire of London in 1666. How- ever, it is still doing business at the old stand. THOSE DRIED APPLES (The Country Gentleman) Many a farm-born individual re- members, with nostalgic longing, the sliced apples drying under a mosquito netting, and the delec- table dried apple pies that mother used to make. All at once dried apples and the fine pies they pro- duced seemed to disappear off the face of the earth. They left an un- filled gap. But now one of the big milling companies is bringing out a package containing a piecrust mix, seasoning and specially pro- cessed dried apples. Add water and sugar and there's a pie ready for the oven. If it's anywhere near as satisfying as the products of the apples dried on the old smokehouse roof it should be a success. O CANADA Hamilton Spectator: In Saskat- chewan they call that sub-zero winter blast a form of "dry cold" --s0 dry that you should not feel it until you touch your ear and port of the ear drops off, In Brit- ish Columbia they wade knee deep in water caused by Scotch Mist (alias continual and drench- ing rain). In Nova Scotia they re- gard what s commonly called fog as a delicate sun vapor if you can still see your hand in front of your nose or one foot in front of of the other. But in Alberta, where they have Social Credit and where sheep get frozen and sus- pended in mid-air while jumping fences, they have less "wind chill" than in Toronto. According to an expert, In a-gaily-colored setting at the Parkdale Canoe clubhouse, the La- dies' Auxiliary of the 182nd Batta- lion held a dance for all the friends of the regiment. Lt.-Col. and Mrs. A. A. Cockburn received the guests. C. A. Goodfellow was re-appoint- ed chairman of the Whitby Board of Health, Visitors from surrounding areas were in town for the Sunday School Convention, Mrs. W. Graham, and Misses E. Lane and E. Homes, all of Myrtle, attended. Mrs. J. G, Cameron, choir leader and organist, was receiving con- gratulations for her part in the an- niversary concert of the Presbyter- ian Church choir. Outstanding among the artists on the program wag Sgt. J. D. Morrison, who de- lighted everyone with his elocution technique in "When Albani Sang" and "My Financial Career." The, Maple Leaf Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company, with headquarters at Columbus, an- nounced that it was voting $1,000 to the Canadian Patriotic Fund. oA Bit of Verse THE MUSIC MAKERS We are the music-makers, And we are the dreamers of dreams, Wandering by lone sea-breakers, And sitting by desolate streams; World-losers and world-forsakers, On whom the pale moon gleams; Yet we are the movers and shakers Of the world forever, it seems. With wonderful deathless ditties We build ap the world's great cities, And out of a fabulous story We fashion an empire's glory: One man with a dream, at pleasure, Shall go forth and conquer.a crown; And three with a new song's measure Can trample an empire down, We, in the ages lyi In the buried Sh of the earth, Built Nineveh with our sighing And Babel itself with our mirth; And o'erthrew them with prophesying To the old of the new world's worth; For each age is a Seam | that is dying, Or one that is coming to Irth. --Arthur O'Shaughnessy. Free Press Man Wins Pic Award Toronto, Feb. 13, --(CP)-- Jack Ablett of the Winnipeg Free Press has won the Canadian Daily News- pers Associated News picture con- test for January, the Association has announced. The announcement came from R. A. Barford, publisher of the Canadian Observer of Sar- nia, and chairman of the C.D.N.A. bureau committee. Entitled "They Start Them Early in Manitoba," Ablett's photograph shows 14-year-old Johnny Gunn tossing a 42-pound curling stone down the ice in the high school |. curling bonspiel in Winnipeg. Hoist New Flag, Chalout Cry Quebec, Feb. 13.--(CP)-- Notice of a motion by Rene Chaloult (Ind- Quebec) asking that "A distinctive Canadian flag and one that symbol- izes the aspirations of the people of this province" be hoisted without delay on the main tower of the Quebec Parliament buildings ap- peared on the first order paper of the third session of Quebec's 22nd Legislature. AR 23% panies; on Guaranteed Trust Certificates IssuED for any amount... . for a term of five years.... and interest . . . . reach holders on due date, or, at holder's option, may be allowed to accumulate at compound interest. An ideal investment for individuals, com- authorized by law for cemetery boards, executors and other trustees. THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION Sterling Tower, Toronto 36 years In Business guaranteed both as to principal Interest cheques mailed to Indians Prepare New Brief Brantford, Feb. 13--(CP) -- In- dians of Six Nations and Mississau- preparing setting forth their feelings regarding the recog- nition and treatment of Indians in Canada, and which will be forward- ed to the federal gov nt. Although the content of the bried has not yet been made known, a report from British Columbia in- dicates Indians in that province are divided in their attitude. hood demands Indians; and a second wants to maintain the' tradi tions of "our ancestors." Chief Andrew Baull, president of the North Indian Broth- erhood who heads a delegation be- fore the provincial Cabinet, said: "We want to remain as Indian residents of a Six Na- tions and Mississaugas of the Cre- dit reservations who stil] maintain a belief in various long house ce- remonies of their ancestors, have completed their observances of the feast of the white dog. Only a part of the population of the reserva- tions continue to participate in this ceremony which has been the sub- ject of much controversy among the in recent years. The feast was celebrated at longhouses with men, women and children attired in the colorful Indian costumes tak- ing part in the ancient rituals, Buffalo Hunt Rules Drawn Up Rawlins, Wyo., Feb, 13.--(AP) --° Sounds once familiar to the west, the twang of heavy bowstrings and the thud of arrows against the shaggy flanks of bison, will be heard again Friday in the United States first one-shot buffalo hunt, Some 60 men and women arch- ers from Colorado, California, Mon- tana, Oregon, Washington, Wiscon- sin and Wyoming will take part in the hunt, sponsored by the Rawlins Chamber of Commerce on the 200,- 000-acre Isador Bolden ranch here. The archers will hunt on foot and each will shoot his single competi- tive arrow in a shooting order to be determined by lot. If the first to shoot fails to kill the buffalo the next will try and so on. If the ani- mals survive all the single shots, the archers will fire a volley at them. On the other hand, should the first few archers kill the three bison, the rest of the bowmen will = | have no shots. Reds Did It, Not Edison --r Moscow, Feb. 13.-- (CP) -- The Russian press said yesterday -that Russian scientists, not Thomas Alva Edison, invented the electric light. 'The occasion was the observance of the 100th anniversary of Edison's birth. Paying tribute to the late United States scientist and inven- tor, Komsomolskaya Pravada, organ of the young Communists, said: "In the autumn of 1873, six years before the appearance of Edison's lamp, electric lighting was used to illuminate a square in St. Peters- burg (now Leningrad.) "The lamp was invented by a Russian scientist, A. N. Ldygin. Another system of electric light by the Russian inventor Yabloch- kov was demonstrated in Paris where the streets were lit by lamps of his invention." 'The world was similarly "remind- ed" two years ago that it was not Marconi who invented wireless but a Russian scietist named Papoff-- in 1895. Pioneer Pravda, a Russian child ren's newspaper, said that Edison was ready to invent deadly weap- ons "because of his love for Ameri- ca," adding: "Thus capitalism corrupts and di- verts into improper channels the mighty genius of a scientist. "Only in our country can inven- tors create freely for the benefit of the masses and the good of hu- manity." Dogs' Blood Bank Is Established Chicago, Feb. 13.--(AP)-- Blood banks for dogs have been establish- ed in a number of small animal hospitals in the United States, the American Veterinary Medical As- sociation reports. The Association reported that the blood, kept in ordinary household refrigerators ready for emergency use, may be used simply without type matching because dog blood is not characterized by type differenc- es. 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