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PAGE SIXTEEN "THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1947 OUR CAPITAL CORRESPONDENT Ottawa, Dec, 2--With a moderate measure of austerity prevailing in the country and unrest in the rest of the world, the fourth session of the 20th Canadian Parliament Is meeting in Ottawa confronted with an unusually important and heavy agenda which promises to provide bitter controversy and a flood of exciting news for the masses such as this veteran, impartial observer cannot recall for many years. At the moment three events stand out. The trade and tariff agreements are the most compre- sensive in Canada's history and these must be discussed. The ex- tremely serious US. exchange problem must be dealt with, though Canada's U.S. dollar reserve still stands sat $800,000,000 which 1 $100,000,000 more than when war was declared in 1939 and that alone was not why Parliament was called since legally the Foreign Exchange Control Board has the right to im- pose import restrictions, even if there is a popular opinion that Parliament was summoned for this reason. Such restrictions could be imposed by Order-In-Council but apparently these were not foreseen when exchange control laws were established so that the Govern- ment wants approval now of its ac- tion from Pgrliament. The soar- ing cost-cf-living and continuation of some kind of controls are exceg- tionally urgent subjects requiring the attention of the people's repre- sentatives. These are all bitter, controversial issues in Canada and it 'is evident that excitement over them is reaching a climax. But that is not the whole story of the new early session and in ad- dition there are many other trou- blesome matters bound to be brought up for discussion and deci- sion, including the budget, the ques- tion of oleomargarine, revision of the Income Tax laws, labor code, revision of the Elections Act, veter- ans' preferences, Bill of Rights on human rights and fundamental freedcem, abandonment of appeals beyond the Supreme Court of Can- ada, declaring the Communist Par- ty illegal, inquiry into the Cana- dian Broadcasting Corporation, National Film Board, Civil Service Commission, streamlining of the procedure in the House of Com- mons, etc. Obviously, out of this session will come a flood of news and much of it will concern direct- ly or indirectly the everyday life of the masses, making this one of the most active sessions in Canada's history. *> * L 2 Har-to-the grounders report rum- blings of a possible election in the federal arena as well as in several provinces, especially in Quebec and Ontario, following the consultation between Premier and the National Liberal Federation in Ot- tawa in December, Those reason that, when Premier King will relin- quish the Liberal leadership that he has. held since Aug, 7, 1919, his successor, suggested here as Rt. Hon. Louis St. Laurent, will possi- bly call an election for next fall or not long afterwards before the Presidential vote in the United States, though, of course, the new premier can choose his own timing. . With this in mind, they argue that Premier Duplessis may want to get Shedd Xia his elacyion call before A ns, noting that Quebep's Premier Duplessis has alreddy summoned his legislature well ahead of the usual date to meet Jan, 14 with the hope of complet- ing the session by Easter and his political activities being intensified lately. Likewise, it is argued that Premier Drew may want to hold the Ontario vote in advance of the federal elections if held next fall. The last Quebec vote was on Aug. 8, 1044, and the Ontario vote on June 4, 1945. * + @ Though Canadian Government restrictions on imports will cut off supplies of dolls, toys and many other articles usually expected by boys and girls from Santa Claus at Clrristmas, yet Santa will not dis- appoint the youngsters this year because it is learned that Canadian stores had received their supplies well in advance in 1947, having more stocks than ever this year Hugh it may be another story in * +B There is much talk behind the scenes on Parliament Hill now GREAT sours GUARANTEED BY A GREAT NAME CONDENSED Bromley-Martin of Ripe, S Eng. ., has op Customs Officers Increase Their Vigilance Since the Nov. 17 rulings on currency movements, Canadian customs officers have b2en doubly thorough in their search of baggage and passengers at air, rail and steamship terminals across the country. Here, Mrs. d her baggage for inspection before sailing in the Empress of Canada on liner's last trip of the season down the St. Lawrence. about the need for Senate reform in Canada and it would ke no sur- prise to hard-boiled politicians if tacticians in this new session take action to start such reform, though s0 far the gossip has been in whis- pers about such a move, Right now the Senate is posed of 65 Lika erals and 23 essive-Conserva- tives, with no less than 10 vacan- cles. Considerable support is shown in Ottawa for granting a pension to the widow and child of the late Dr. R. W. Bowie, 37, who was murdered in the Department of Veterans' Af- fairs office recently in this capital, since it is indicated that he was really "killed in the.line of duty." In the past, annuities have -been granted to Royal Canadian Mount- ed Police officers' families under somewhat similar circumstances as well as others. LR AR Fruit and vegetable retailers are denying that they were responsible | for the increase in prices of these essential products and they are blaming the wholesale merchants who in turn are attributing the boosts to the importers or produ- cers, In the end, of course, it is the consumer who gets the worst of it, though reports are disclosing that Canadians are flatly refusing to purchase many items in fruits and lines which are high-priced now. Such higher-priced fruits and veg- etables will be cut out of the diet of many Canadians and dealers say that their losses from perishable foodstuffs, normally quite high, will become even higher as a result. LE About one-third of the 'baby bonus" or family allowance pay- ments of all Canada went to Que- bec in August, the latest report re- veals, Indeed, Quebec received a total of $22,085,753 distributed of | $7,340,804 for 459,788 families with | 1,215,644 children, leading both the average number of children per| family andthe average allowance pér family. In Ontario, for in- stance, 541,687 families received "baby bonus" for 1,076,134 children, with the result that in Quebec the average allowance per family was| $15.97 against $11.90 in Ontario. + "When the plan was launched | there were many pessimists who shook their heads sadly and said that it would merely become & 'joy- ride' for the veterans at govern- ment expense," said Fisheries Min. 'ster Milton Gregg, V.C., pointing out that the 32,000 Canadian veter- ans now taking college training, had beccme one of the most strik- ing features of Canada's rehabili- tation program. "It has not turn- ed out so." "Advertising is one of the bul- warks of the press freedom," de. clared an expert on the subject, John W. Doherty, addressing an audience here. "A Canadian news. paper has hundreds of advertisers and is not subject to any one of them." "Labor would like to see controls re-imposed so that thcy might get a sufficient quantity of good qual- ity of food this winter." emphasized A, R. Mosher, nead of the Cana- Quality desserts, pie fillings, gravies and sauces call for quality ingredients -- most important of which is Canada Com Starch, a product of outstanding quality. AN WN NS Dependable -- its popularity with Canadian housewives over the years is the best recommendation as fo its outstanding quality. Also Manufacturers of Crown Brand Corn Syrup THE CANADA STARCH CO. LIMITED Montreal Toronto WHEN YOU'RE LOW AND FEELING BLUE~ LET LIPTON'S TEA BRING CHEER TO YOU 6 through you! noon and night! ONLY LIPTON'S BRISK-TASTING TEA GIVES YOU THAT ® What a lift you get from Lipton's Tea! It's Lipton's FLAVOR-LIFT . . . a delicious, stimulat- ing combination of brisk, mellow flavor . . . plus a lift that sends exhilarating new energy right Lipton's Tea is a wonderful "pick-me-up" --wonderful anytime, morning, And only Lipton's gives you that FLAVOR-LIFT--because it's the blend that makes Lipton's . . . and Lipton's who make the blend. Ask for Lipton's at your grocer's today! "MR. BRISK Says-YES, | D0! | USE LIPTON'S TEA BAGS, TOO!" dian Congress of Labor, during a meeting in this capital, "Do you call this civilization?" asked Ven. Archdeacon D. B. Marsh of Aklavik on his arrival in Ottawa, when asked how it felt to be back in "civilization", after he had spent 21 years as Anglican archdeacon of the Arctic, * *@ It is learned that the Canadian Ad and Sales Federation will de- velop an advertising campaign to explain to Canadians how free en- terprise works as part of its efforts to combat Communist propaganda in Canada. It's obvious that large American and European companies are goin to establish branch plants in this country shortly, judging from in. formation here. Diamonds are banned under Can. ada's import restrictions, though originally it bad not been certain about this prohibition, with offi- cials making this decision. The ban against American citrus fruits will not affect the health of Canadians, it is learned in inform- ed quarters in Ottawa, where offi- cials have studied the likely effects of this restriction on the health of the people, provided they use other foodstuffs properly. Barbara Ann Scott, Canadas fa- mous champion figure skater, is expected to fly to Davos, Switzer- land, this month, to start practis- ing for the World Olympic Games. While German-made toys are be- ing sold in Canada now, officials here claim that the quantities are ext@®mely small in the stores for € | this Christmas selling against these lines in pre-war days. Apparently, Canadians who hold gasoline credit cards may use them without restriction in the United States, it is reported here. Igor Gouzenko, who exposed the Russian spy operations in Canada, spy operations in Canada, would benefit by a large sum from his sale of the movie rights to his story which is being filmed in part in this capital, having already re re- ceived reportedly $80,000 for the story alone. (Reproduction Prohibited, 1947, BETTER BARGAINERS meals was regarded as men's work, FOR SALE! One Burroughs Adding Machine in good operating condition, One 14" Typewriter in good operating condition--$65.00 One Dictaphone in good working condition CHRISTIAN'S Electric & Hardware OSHAWA BRUCE'S BIRD SEED ks 19¢ | LANCIA SHIRRIFF'S PURE FINE or BROAD ALL EXTRACTS FLAVOURS Bti. 'CLIPPER BRAND DILL PICKLES PERFECTION COCOA. ~ ° ° FOR DISHES OR WOOLENS THE BEST THE SAME HIGH QUALTY CLARK'S 27 2l¢ AT TIE SAME Jou MUSHROOM SOUP & - 2 voi 1 5c YUKON CLUB (Contents Only) aor 9B 25¢ - 33¢ - 99¢ FANCY 24-02. Jar FOR LESS ANN PAGE MILK BREAD fF BABY FOODS - WHEN AVAILABLE USE - PALMOLIVE SOAP 0 8¢ WHEN AVAILABLE USE PALMOLIVE SOAP WHEN AVAILABLE USE CUTS GREASE WAXED PAPER BAGS SNACK SACKS SNOWFLAKE FOR LASTING FINISH CHAN WAX OCEDAR POLISH ° CHAN SPEED COAT AYLMER STUFFED QUEEN OLIVES KELLOGG'S CORNFLAKES HERSHEY'S GIANT CHOCOLATE BARS °*" 35¢ A. & P. NECTAR TEA BAGS ~ % BOUQUET Cake SOAP * 9-02. SHIRRIFF'S ORANGE SEVILLE MERMALADE - FLOUR PURITY +0 39c 20: 1.27 OGILVIE OATS - VEL CUTS DISH WASHING TIME IN HALF «2 wos 25 « oe 21 ® 240z jar 37c = 48-0z pkg 27c - =e 29 Asp SUPER RIGHT QUALITY MEATS A & P RED or BLUE BRAND BEEF ROUND STEAK or ROAST -oveiess mn 45¢ PRIME RIB ROAST FIRST FIVE RIBS b 37¢c LAMB LEGS ~~ «« © 49c FRONTS n 25¢ Sl¢ "4]¢ 49¢ | I! SLICED Boor. Tins 25¢ Giant Cake 11¢ 8¢ 2 for 25¢ Pkg. 10¢ 2 Pkgs. 11¢ Tin 59¢ Btl. 23¢ Tin 59¢ Jar 39¢ 2 Pkgs. 25¢ APPLES -- 3l¢ PORK SHOULDERS LOIN PORK CHOPS PORK SHOULDERS BREAKFAST BACON FRESH SHANKLESS ib 36c SMOKED SHANKLESS b 29c ib 45¢ b 39¢ b 59¢ - 1b 79c either end centre cuts CHOICE SLICED COOKED HAM - - - BOILING FOWL, CHOICE GRADE 'A', 51bsand up |b 33c ROASTING CHICKENS vx reocraves 1b 44c CELERY HEARTS TURNIPS | NEW BRUNSWICK and P.E.L No. 1 POTATOES - »»-$2.39 Fully Matured and Excellent Storage Quality SALMON STEAKS suromcer - «1 35¢ FRESH FLOUNDERS roe - - -n2lc HADDOCK FILLETS AzP FRESH FRUITS and VEGETABLES GRAPEFRUIT FIORIDA MARSH SEEDLESS 96's 4 for 2lc ORANGES ORANGES FLA. PINEAPPLE 250's, BEST FOR JUICE doz 32c APPLES McIntosh Red, Best For Eating, Domestic Grade@ qt bskt 59c FRESH « eo = |b 39 CAL, NAVEL 252's, BEST FOR EATING doz 39. NORTHERN SPY COMBINATION GRADE 6 qt bskt 59 bai J 9c SWEET PASCAL NO. 1 WASHED and WAXED NO. 1 ARC Coad |