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DA OPINIONS hi a ee Als FEATURES THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE OSHAWA WHI THE OSHAWA TIMES (Established 1871) THE WHITBY GAZETTE AND CHRONICLE (Established 1868) MEMBER OF THE CANADIAN PEESS Net Paid Circulation Average Per Issue 3 " 2 3 3 JUNE, 1948 WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1948 Prompt Action Needed After viewing the space in the new stables, now under gonstruction at Aléxandra Park, allotted for dressing rooms, we agree with our sports editor that the accommodation is nothing short of ridiculous. » No attempt should have been made to provide such accommodation unless it could have been carried through on a proper basis. The city should not feel obligated to make its promised grant until the situation is rectified. We suggest that the mayor (or acting mayor) and a committee of council visit the building at once and then confer with the Agricultural Association and insist that proper space and facilities be provided in the building for both visiting and home teams. It is not too late to remedy this serious defect. Human beings are no less important than livestock. Good Scouts, Young And Old It seemed very fitting that Oshawa Rotarians should meet at the Council Hall at Camp Samac and hear an address on "Scouting For Boys" by J. Harry Rigg, President of the Oshawa Boy Scout Association. Both organizations are dedicated to high ideals of service and both have gone a long way in the pursuit of those high ideals. The speaker is one of the most worthy and vigorous exponents of Scouting in Oshawa and his consistent leader- ship through many years has meant much to the develop- ment of Scouting in this community. His election to the presidency was an honor richly deserved by reason of hard work and devotion to the cause he loves so well. It was also an inspiration to the Rotarians to meet at Camp Samac, that marvelous gift of a noble gentleman, Col. R. S. McLaughlin, friend and patron of the Boy Scout movement, as indeed of many other worthy community enterprises. When the time rolls round again for the Oshawa Com- munity Fund to make its annual appeal, citizens will re- member that the Oshawa Boy Scout Association is one of the recipients of support through the fund. A Feeble Excuse (The Canadian Statesman) 1t is widely admitted that present-day radio regulations leave the door wide open for political abuse. Licenses are granted or denied by a Board of Governors which is, without doubt, composed of extremely fine men and women; but these are, nevertheless, appointed by the Government-of- the-Day, aqd removable by the same body. Rules and regula- tions are laid down and administered by the same Board. This is an intolerable situation in a democracy, whether abused or not. It has been pointed out many times that our radio set-up paves the way nicely for some future totalitar- ian-minded government to perpetuate itself in power. To date the only excuse given for not. correcting this situation is the fallible argument that if a totalitarian regime took over in Ottawa it would change the law anyway, and use radio for its political purposes. Certainly the majority of Canadians will not swallow such a sorry excuse. They are not prepared to go on paying high tax tributes to a set-up which would delight the heart of any dictator. Further, it is a psychological fact that creating the conditions of state- domination over a wide field of endeavour is certainly speed- ing the day when actual Statism could rule the roost in Canada. L FR [) : Editorial Notes A dozen or more automobiles are seen on Oshawa streets bearing the sign: "Emergency Services Vehicle." This makes them immune from penalty for failure to recog- nize the parking meters. One of these vehicles is regis- tered in the name of a local garage, another a Toronto owner, We wonder on what basis these handy cards are given out. ? ad * » ® At St. Catharines the Ministerial Association has pro- tested to City Council against the holding of an air show on Sunday. Oshawa can tell St. Kitts that an air show held on Saturday afternoon has been a tremendous success here. * * * Oshawa's radio station, CKDO, is holding "open house" this week in its new home on Centre Street. This young and growing public service enterprise is an asset to the community and The Times-Gazette congratulates the own- ers and management on their improved facilities. A + * In ample time for school opening huge yellow signs are being painted on the pavement at points approaching Oshawa's schools--public and.separate. These signs read "Caution--School Zone--No Passing." The idea is good and should serve ag a reminder to motorists. The last two words "No Passing" seem a bit superfluous. We presume the rule would apply only when school children are going to or from school. By HAROLD DINGMAN Ottawa Correspondant Ottawa, July 21--Not long ago a wealthy man in Toronto told me he was going to fight the federal gov- ernment in the courts over rent '| ceilings. He owned some residential property and wanted to set his own rents, instead of having the bu- reaucrats in Ottawa continue with indefinite control of his business, Subsequently I published his de- claration of intent, and never was news so welcomed in Ottawa. One of the bureaucrats phoned to ask for detailed information and a Liberal politician stopped by my desk to offer encouragement. When would the landlord start suit? Would it be soon? It became clear at once that that was exactly what the federal government wanted most -- a court test of the validity of the emergen- cy legislation which permits Oftta- wa to impose rent controls until next March. The government would dear- ly love a high court's decision that rent control was illegal; or the poli- ticians would even settle for a ma- gistrate's ruling. Anything to get rid of rent control and pass it back to the provinces, where of course, such rights. are vested. But the wealthy Toronto man didn't come through; apparently he decided against the legal test, Prob- ably he examined the matter and discovered it would be more costly to fight than to merely sit and wait, because the government at Ottawa cannot continue to rule year after year that there is a "continued state of emergency". Ottawa will get out of the rent- control field as of March 31, 1949, unless it can get out sooner through an appeal to the courts. Next spring the housing situation will still be bad and rents will start soaring as soon as ceilings are off (unless the provinces impose con- trols). A Liberal government with a new leader will be getting off to a bad start by permitting high rents. The new leader could, however, decide to abandon rent controls at once, rather than wait for spring. If there is to be an election next year--which seems likely--the gov- ernment will wish to permit a long period to elapse so that rents will become settled. High rents on elec- tion day would prove costly. KING'S CHOICE--Remember the legend that Sir Wilfrid Laurier passed the mantle of leadership to his young protege, Mackenzie King? That's what it proved to be--mere legend. Sir Wilfrid died many months before Mr. King was elected and researchers and historians in- sist that he made no effort to cl100se his successor or influence the Liberal Party in any way. But what of Mackenzie King? Is he trying to pass the mantle on to Louis Stephen St, Laurent? There are those inside the party who say yes, emphatically so. The Prime Minister, these sources say, will never make a public demonstration in favor of the Man from Quebec, but he has already "passed the word to the right people." If this is true it means he has told influential members of the Lib- executive that he would like to see St. Laurent get the job. It is very much in keeping wittx King's char- acter and personality that, having succeeded Quebec's Sir Wilfrid Lau- rier, he would like to see a Que- bec man now succeed him. But the younger element of the Liberal Party has already indicated an unwillingness to be guided in its choice of leadership. iz Pa OTTAWA WORRIED--Newfound- land votes tomorrow for self-govern- ment or confederation with Canada. If the vote is "yes" for confedera- Ottawa may hesitate to invite the island into union. The federa] gov- etnment hopes for a very substan- tial majority in favor of union, but is worried about bitter anti-confed- tion, but only by a narrow margin, eration feelings shown recently, ® 25 Years Ago the Bell Telephone Co., which was "established here some half dozen years ago," was announced. First steps were taken to con- struct a harbor at Oshawa. A. R. Alloway, publisher of the Trenton Couriqr - Advocate, was elected President of the Bay of Quinte district of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association. An Oshawa business man re- ceived one of the famous 'Spanish Prisoner" confidence game letters. The Ontario Reformer was run- ning a column entitled "Thirty Years Ago". New books in the Oshawa Public Library were: 'The Beohsey Twins," "Raffles," and Zane Grey's "Last of the Plains Men." e A Bible Thought Christians are born--not made. "As many as received Him (Christ), to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name: which were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will :. man, but of God." ' (John 1:12, } . MAKE-SHIFT SPRINKLER Regina -- (CP)--Faced with pos- sibilities of losing a newly-planted lawn and recent landscaping when water rationing began here, a Re- gina resident worked out a new sprinkling system. A weed-killing spray tank was placed on a trailer with a pump. Water is obtained at a near-by lake, An enlargement of the offices of : [i 4 2 fe Ya "Illingworth, in The Daily Mail, London (Independent Conservative) The Life of a Great Canadian 'Pat', Irish Terrier, Close Companion Of Prime Minister By REGINALD HARDY Parliamentary Press Correspondent A MAN AND HIS DOG | death nor the important place he held in his heart, save with a very few close personal friends. It was not until the celebration in August, 1944, of the 25th anniversary of King's selection as leader of the Liberal Party, upon which occasion he was presented with a statuette of himself and "Pat," that King shed his usual reserve and revealed, in reminiscent and nostalgic mood, just how much he missed his old friend. Looking at the stauette King quipped that anyone who could make a work of art of him as the sculptor had was a genius indeed. Then he said: "May I say that I did love my little dog 'Pat,' my Irish terrier, who was so faithful to me for 17 years. Many were the lessons in fidelity which 'Pat' taught me, and if I have been faithful to some causes entrusted to. me, much of that credit is due to 'Pat'." A deep hush fell over the large gathering as they sat in their places in the gold-and-blue ballroom of the Chateau Laurier and realized that their leader was opening his heart to them, It was a rare phenomenon. "Pat," explained King, "seemed to possess an uncanny political sense, and knew instinctively whether the day had gone well or badly. "I could tell how he regarded the day by the speed and enthusiasm of his tail-wagging," said King. As he grew older, rambled on King, 'Pat' no longer could come to the door, but would wait at the top of the stairs for his master to re- turn. And then, as the years rolled by and the dog's joints grew too stiff, he became unable even to get this far, He would lie awake in his basket waiting for his master to come home. "He was just waiting for a word of goodnight," the Prime Minister explained. When King acquired "Pat," the little Irish terrier which for 17 long years was his faithful friend and companion, he had arrived at that time of life when a man, particu- larly if he has no close domestic ties, begins to feel the need of a companion for his leisure hours. The need, in King's case, was a very real one. The series of tragic family bereavements which had marked the years immediately pre- ceding "Pat's" arrival on the scene in the early 20's had severed for- ever the home ties which in the,case of the King family had been un- usually strong and warm. Indeed, it was a time when the constant companionship and un- questioning loyalty of a dog for its master was particularly acceptable, and from the very first it seemed that "Pat" filled a very big place in King's heart. * + "Pat" was in every sense his mas- ter's dog. 'When King left Laurier House during the day it was "Pat" who was last to see him to the door and wag his tail in dumb farewell. And when, late at night or early in the morning, the Prime Minister returned from Parliament Hill, "Pat" would be on hand to welcome him. Then he would follow his master up the stairs to his bedroom where he occupied a little floor- level cot of his own. And every night, no matter how late the hour, dog and master took part in a little ceremony that mark- ed the end of the day. From a plate of food always left in readi- ness by one of the servants King would feed "Pat." Then, when the midnight snack had been eaten, "Pat" would clamber into his little cot. +P When King had to absent himself from the Capital for any length of time, and could not take his dog along, the little terrier used to lose his appetite and mope about the "empty" house until his master's return, The summertime was always "Pat's" happiest season of the year, for then he could go with his mas- ter to Kingsmere and the two of them would rove the countryside, King striding along with a stout stick in his hand, "Pat" scurrying about through the dense under- growth of the mountainside in reck- less pursuit of squirrels or field mice, or following obediently at his master's heels. In the wintertime "Pat" might be seen with King, taking his consti- tutional along Laurier Avenue. But the summertime was the good time, for then there were no such things as leashes or dogcatchers or both- ersome city ordnances against bark- ing and racing about, and a chap could have a really wonderful time, LR AE The "happy time" that "Pat" and his master enjoyed lasted, as I have said, for some 17 years, and when it was suddenly and tragically termin- ated by "Pat's" death in 1941 the blow was a heavy one to King. I am told that the day "Pat" died King hardly knew which way to turn. With tears in his eyes he turned to a neighbor with the be- seeching demand: "What shall I do? What shall I do?" A sentimentalist who, however, has never worn his heart upon his sleeve, King never-discussed "Pat's" p ' ky + ok P When King was about to begin his western tour in 1941 he realized that. "Pat" was not long for this world, but he asked the old terrier to "stick it out" until his return, "Pat" did just that. On the day of his return I met King at Union Station and heard him ask Edward Handy, his confi- dential secretary, if he had received word from Laurier House as to "Pat's" condition. Handy nodded. "Pat" was still alive -- was still "sticking it out!" There was a meeting of the war cabinet that morning and King had to go to it directly from his train. He was unable to reach Laurier House until mid-afternoon. "He wagged his tail and collaps- ed," recalled King. "I took him in my arms, and then he slept for a few hours. Then he faltered, and said goodbye." ° As King came to the end of his recital he raised his head and look- ed about, and it was as if he had suddenly caught himself thinking aloud and was surprised to find the sea of faces before him, A sort of half-smile crept over his face as he realized that his memories of "Pat" had tricked him into revealing that softer, more sentimental side of his nature. "If I ever falter in what is ex- pected of me," he added, after a moment's pause, "it will not be the fault of my little friend 'Pat.' That dog taught me much!" (To Be Continued Daily) o® Readers Views HOME WANTED FOR NEWCOMERS Editor, Times-Gazette: Dear Sir: Having recently obtained employment in Oshawa and having { brought my wife and 3-year-old daughter here, from near Montreal, I find myself in the unhappy posi- tion of not being able to obtain living accommodation for my fam- ily. This situation 'I find is due mainly to" one factor, we have a child. Do people forget that they were once children themselves, or do they just think all children are hoodlums and destructive little brats? I do not mean to sound bit- ter, however, it is rather discourag- ing to present-day parents, and I'm sure anyone who has ever had to look for a place in a strange town will sympathize with me in this respect, Several times when I have been fortunate enough to locate what would 'have been suitable living quarters, on' informing them that we have a little daughter I imme- diately was 'told: "Sorry, no chil- dren", Not once have I received this reply but I can cite at least half a dozen times, Furthermore, not only in the case of 2 or 3 room apart- ments (which I could understand) but also in 5-room bungalows. With Canada a growing nation, and this one of the most progressive cities, is this not a poor way to stimulate increased population and encourage democracy? May I ask, in conclusion, will not someone take in a family of three, even on trial, or is buying a house the only answer? The latter, I believe it is well known, is a difficult undertaking for a young couple under present day costs when it entails going deeply into debt to finance it. As a veteran ang a college gradu- ate I can submit good references and feel I am not being unreason- able in wishing for some considera- tion for children. Thanking you for attention, your kind Yours truly, K. A, DURRELL, 651 Christie Street, Oshawa, July 17, 1948. Telephone 5051-W. Further enquiry by The Times- Gazette elicited the information that the Durrells have temporary accommodation until August 1st only. We hope someone can suggest a solution for their problem before that time.--Editor. 3 + * LETTER TO THE EDITOR OLD AGE PENSIONERS Editor Times-Gazette: Dear Sir: Permit me to ask writ- er of letter in Monday's issue re old age pensioner working if he or she has tried to live, never mind exist, on $30 a month these days. Some men are able to work at that age and employers know a good old hand is worth 10 younger inefficient ones, probably. 'When one tells another he should have enough to live on, etc. etc. everyone can tell everybody else what ought to be done, knowing nothing of the circumstances of the other's life. Misfortune overtakes, and the unforseen happens, thus making even a good worker's plans go awry for his old age. Your reader signs himself "Fair Play". His last paragraph points to his being exactly the opposite. Old age pensioners have the right to earn a certain amount, hence the measly pension handed out. Another point, most employers know whether a man is a mechanic or not, and quite a few profess to be to clamber in on the high wages and do not themselves prove their hiring--"a man is worthy of his hire." I may say I know nothing of the persons involved, all I do know is my husband is 74, unable to work, and myself, his wife, through ill health, 64, unable to work, thence a month. This in the richest coun- my experience trying to exist on $30 try on earth. There are those who will say the same as the writer, they should have saved. Thereby hangs a tale.--Circumstances over which one has no control. I hope the writer will understand before he' so maliciously calls,on "all employ- ers" not to engage an old age pen- sioner "who ever he is". You, my friend, will grow old and may lose your all by flood or fire. Then people may say of you what you should have had, or done. These happenings are not in our hands. "JUDGE NOT" Oshawa, July 20, 1948, One Is Injured, Houses Damaged In Sudbury Storm Sudbury, July 21--(CP)--A heavy wind, accompanied. by egg-sized hailstones, roared through nearby Coniston, Northern Ontario mining community, late Tuesday. It buf- fetted a small section of Sudbury and uprooting trees on nearly every street of Coniston. The corrugated iron roof of the International Nickel Co. plant at Coniston was torn off by the heavy wind, which also picked up a gar- age and the automobile. it housed and deposited it eight feet away. Arthur Ethier, an engineer, whose small frame house was blown from its foundations, toppled over three times and smashed into the ground, went to hospital in serious condi- tion. He was believed to be suffer- ing a broken neck. He was in bed when the wind struck and was still wrapped in blankets when he was pulled from the wreckage a shorb time later. The wind also tore several box- cars loose from a small engine pushing .them and shoved them against a Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive, cansine Yainte damage. The steeple of the Anglie can church was tua. v.. - cond time ip three years. A house under construction was flattened and pieces of lumber were carried 100 yards. 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