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@> tt OPINIONS DAILY TIMES-CAZETTE ED TORIAL PAGE FEATURES The Daily Times-Gazette OSHAWA WHITBY THE OSHAWA TIMES (Established 1871) THE WHITBY GAZETTE & CHRONICLE (Established 1863) of The Canadian Press ey The Ti ss the C Dally N the Newspaper P A the Ontario Provincial Dailies Association and the Audit Bureau of Clroulations, The C Press 1s ely onl to the use for republication of all news despatches in the paper credited to it or to The Associated Press or Reuters and also the local news published therein. All rights of -special despatches herein are also reserved. 4. R ALLOWAY. President snd Publisher T. L. WILSON, Vice-President and Managing Director SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carrier in Oshawa, Whitby, Brooklin, Port Perry, Ajax and Pickering, de per week. By mall outside eatrier delivery areas anywhere in Canada and England $7.00 per year. U.S $9.00 per year. Authorised as Second Class Matter, Post Office Department, Ottawa, Canada. DAILY AVERAGE CIRCULATION for DECEMBER 10,100 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1950 Home for the Aged There is a strong likelihood that Oshawa, in the near future, will have to consider what it is going to do in respect to providing a Home for the Aged for this city. Unless, even at this late date, an amicable arrangement can be made with the County Council of On- taro, this city will be required'to provide its own facilities for taking care of its aged people who require institutional accommo- dation. That is mandatory by law, and if agreement with the county is not possible, the council will have to face up to the situation. 2 In the event of the city having to pro- vide its own facilities for its aged people, careful consideration will have to be given to the type of accommodation to be pro- vided. There is a new school of thought in that connection, and its views are all against the institutional type of. large building as a Home for the Aged which has been usual in the past. The suggestion is made that if Oshawa has to provide accommodation and a means of caring for its aged people, con- sideration be given to the creation of a community of small cottages, which could be built inexpensively, and which would give the old people a reasonable amount of pri- vacy, and, where possible, would allow aged married couples to live together instead of being separated. It has been suggested that the provision of a community of these small cottages, of two or three rooms, would be much less ex- pensive to construct and to operate than erecting 'a massive building to house the old folks. It could be arranged in such a way as to provide lawn and garden space around each cottage, and allow those who have sufficient means to be self-sustaining in a small place at a nominal rental. For others, there could be a central dining hall where the others could have their meals. So far, this suggestion is only in the form of an idea, but it is worth exploring should , the city, in the near future, have to take steps to make provision for its aged and needy citizens. The Ottawa Conference The Dominion - Provincial Conference which opened at Ottawa yesterday is one of the most significant and important held in many years. It ranks in importance along- side the historic meetings at Quebec and as Charlottetown, P.E.IL, where the original articles of confederation were adopted. Op the result of its deliberations will depend the future courge of the application of the con- stitution of Canada to the néeds of the people of the ten provinces. The opening day of the conference was gratifyingly harmonious. All the provincial premiers, in making their preliminary state- ments, stressed the need for agreement being reached on the important question of how the Canadian constitution, so far as it related to matters of both dominion and provincial concern, should be amended. All of the premiers agreed to approach the sub- ject in the spirit of striving for agreement 'and of considering the welfare of the whole nation as well as that of their own provinces. It is true that there are different opinions and varying shades of viewpoint in the pro- vinces. What might be quite suitable from Ontario's viewpoint might not be acceptable to the western provinces. What might meet the needs of British Columbia might not necessarily command the support of Quebec or the Maritime provinces. The task before _the conference is to resolve the varying viewpoints and reach conclusions which will receive unanimous support from all provin- ces. It will not be easy to accomplish this, but it should not be Impossible. Agreement can Be reached by compromise, by a spirit of give and take for the good of the whole. The people of Canada will watch with ~ keen interest the proceedings at Ottawa, and the general hope is that sectional views and prejudices will not interfere "with a settlement which will enable Canada to at- tain its full status of being mistress in her At 2 own house. : Co dais ER SRA irfa4 Recognizing the Reds Recognition of the Communist govern- ment of China by Great Britain and a num- ber of other countries has led to some mis- conceptions as to what this means. For in- stance, the Windsor Star, in a red type ban-. ner headline on its front page, announces the fact in the words "U.K. Backs China Commies." That, of course, is a somewhat misleading headline, because recognition of the Communist government does not in any way meansthat Britain is backing it. W. L. Clarke, id his column on the second page of the same newspaper, makes this clear when he says: "In recognizing the Communist government of Chins, Great Britain does not mean that she lkes the idea. But, as the Communist regime is the governing group, Britain is simply recogniz- ing an established fact." That states the case briefly but very clearly. There can be no questioning the fact that the Communists have established a government for China, and to close one's eyes to that fact would be a foolish refusal to accept something that has happened in another country. Nations can recognize each other's governments without being in sympathy with the political prinicples and aims of each other. The western democ- racies, for instance, all recognize the Soviet government of Russia, but that does not mean that they are in agreement with the ideologies and methods of that government. So, in recognizing the Communist govern- ment of China, Britain and other nations are accepting the inevitable, without in any way suggesting that they are happy about hav- ing to do it. Editorial Notes We have just read an editorial asking that 1950 be a year of faith. There may be plenty of need for that attribute before the year is over. * LJ * Predictions are that 1950 will be another billion dollar year for the building industry, It is hoped that a big share of that billion will go into the building of homes. * . * Traffic safety patrols are now on duty at the schools of Oshawa. Thus the cam- paign of the Home and School Associations has been effective in securing results, » L] - The Chinese Communists have agreed to accept Britain's recognition of theif gov- ernment. Was there ever any doubt as to whether they would or would not? * * * Oshawa City Council is losing no time in implementing the wishes of the people. With a firm of architects named to draw plans for the new civic buildings, these pro- jects are moving right ahead. * » * News that the Board of Transport Com- missioners is to hold a hearing in Oshawa on protection of the Ritson Road Crossing" of the C.P.R. is good news. Perhaps out of the hearing will come plans for a subway there. : eo Other Editors' Views e CHRISTMAS UNDERGROUND (Chicago Dajly News) There will be no Christmas in Saxony, by order of the Communist rulers of that East German province. Mention of the "Christ Child" is forbidden. Instead, the populace is instructed to celebrate "The Feast of the People's Spring." By such means flo the Reds seek to enslave the minds and souls as well as the bodies of their hap- less subjects. Their creed is that all good things come from Moscow, not from Heaven; worship is for Soviet might, instead of the gentle Jesus. Christians have gone underground before, and will again, learning the hard truth that civilization does not progress painlessly and automatically. There will be little feast on the people's tables and no spring in their hearts. But behind the doors the spirit of Christmas will be welcomed with the fervor that is awakened only when loss appears to threaten a cherished possession, / e A Bit of Verse eo ODE TO BRITAIN War-wearied Empire-mother, lonely grown, But steadfast in thine august, ancient pride, Be not aggrieved as children, one by one, To manhood reared, now seek their own fireside In silken strands, across dividing seas, Affection's ties still bind their hearts to thee; From polar star to far antipodes No empire e'er was held in nobler fee; : Thy fleets still keep the travelled ocean-ways, And thine own coasts surround with guardian care, And thou shalt see, with wonder and amaze, The crowded skies a mightier commerce bear! Lift up thine eyes! Think not the 'day is done; On thy wide realms still shinés no setting sun, And, greater yet, the future holds for thee An empire of the heart in homelands of the free! --8ir Thomas White, G.C.M.G. o A Bible Thought » "The Lord hath His way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of His feet." (Nahum 1:3). "O sorrow not, heir of heaven, because the skies are clouded, the clouds are big with mercy; and each cloud is the mother of ten thousand blos- soms, and harvests lie concealed in yonder dark: ness." -- Spurgeon, The Man A Real Job For PLS Iv CONGRE NATIONAL EXPEND TURES Re 27+ 10% =P IRL -- PR. ALBERT MSRM Di Li AR iD RETR Sas REA INES Looking Around The World By DEWITT MACKENZIE Associated Press News Analyst We should let the Chinese crisis distract attention from another grave situation in the Asiatic theatre--the badly strained rela- tions between Pakistan and India. 'These huge neighbors, which only about 2% years ago received their independence from Britain, are at swords point. The position has be- come so serious that the grim word "war" is being bandied about all too freely for comfort. There are several reasons for the differences: economic complications, devaluation of India's currency while Pakistan stood pat, the bitter struggle for possession of thé rich state of Kashmir, and the centuries- old religious animosities. A week ago India's Deputy Pre- | mier, Sardar Vallabhai Patel, told an audience of 20,000 that "India does not have a friendly neighbor (meaning Pakistan) and the wounds of the sub-continent's partition are not healed up." At another point he said: | "We have built up our forces so | that no nation dare attack us." A day or so later Prime Minister | Nehru announced that three weeks earlier he had sent the Pakistan government the draft of a proposed joint declaration banning war and proposing settlement of differences by negotiation, » Thus far there has been no an- nouncement of a reply from Pakis- tan, Friends of peace are keening| their fingers crossed, and hoping against hope that the two countries can bury the hatchet. One great difficulty is that they don't trust each other. It was a pity that the great In- dian peninsula had to be partition- ed in the first place. The division of the sub-continent into India and Pakistan has produced an economic catastrophe, since India does the greater part of the manufacturing and Pakistan, which is largely agri- cultural, produces much of the es- sential raw materials. Naturally both countries are suf- fering grievously and the only pos- sible solution is establishment of close economic relations between them. > If that isn't done--and done soon | --the consequences could be disas- trous. Report From Westminster By ALAN HARVEY Canadian Press Staff Writer London, Jan. 11--(CP)--Organiz- ed labor decides tomorrow whether the government's standstill policy on wages merits official support for another year. Leaders of 8,000,000 trade union- ists--nearly half of Britain's civil- iar labor force--meet in Loncon for a crucial vote which could make or break a pre-vote plea for renew- ed support of the two-year-old curb or: wage claims: The ballot will be taken at a conference of the executive com: mittees of 187 unions affiliated with the Trades Union Congress, a large- ly-advisory body which has no 'dis- ciplinary power, but which fs gen- erally recognized as the biggest sin- gle spokesman for organized labor Since the govetnment launched its wage-restraint policy early in 1947 the T.U.C. has found itself in an unusual position, Instead of sup- porting claims by unions for higher wages, it has been obliged, because of 'its ties with the Labor party, « ask the unions to go easy. So far it has succeeded--but there are signs that its efforts to keep Portraits By James J. Metcalfe . Equilibrium Some people think too seriously . « . About this life on earth. . . And wonder if they really are . . . Of any solid 'worth . worry over how they look . . . what they do each day . . . faults and inhibitions. and . What certain people say... While others simply sail along'. . . Without a thought or care . . . Except to find amusement and «+ + To take the fullest share . . . But neither kind is sensible . . . And neither kind is right . . . And neither is equipped to win . reach the greatest height . . . life must have its smiles and tears . . . Its light and heavy heart . . . And everybody should accept . . . And do his equal part. Copr 1949, Al [8 Sun and Times Co riights reserved the lid on for another year is caus- ing growing restiveness among the rank and file. Despite this opposition, the gov~ ernment is expected to win by a narrow margin in the vote of conti- dence tomorrow. If a majority of unions do give support, they are almost sure to ex- pect something in return. Sir William Lawther, Vice-Chair- man of the T.U.C, and one of tne most influential supporters of the government, has made that clear. In.a week-end speech, he demand- ed legislation to wipe out bonuses paid to what he called "supermef" in industry, : (Sir John Black of Standards Motor Company, recently received £100,000 ($310,000) in shares, and L. P. Lord of the Austin Motor Company was voted £25,000 in cash, plus shares worth about 99,000, on the condition that they would not work for any other motor company in the world. Both payments were tax-free.) Sir William said that while trade unionists were practising restraint, | "captains of industry" were hand- ing out tremendous bonuses. "We insist. . .that there must be retrospective legislation to wipe out these rake-offs." | | London | JLotton By NORMAN CRIBBENS Canadian, Press Staff Writer London, Jan. 11 -- (CP) -- In a | spacious, brown-walled basement | room near Marble Arch hundreds | of people of all nationalities and all ages have found a cure for "London loneliness." They are people who used to sit in bed-sitting rooms, bored and | friendless, killing time. Now at the | All Nations Social Club they have friends in plenty and many have | taken up hobbies from 16 available | study groups. | The club, a large family of more | than 2,000 members, is the fulfil-| ment of an idealist's dream. Three years ago Leslie Blancken- see, a bachelor and London jeweller, took stock of his bank account and | wondered if he could do something for all the hundreds of friendless people to be found among London's millions. Using his own capital he hired a small room in the west end and founded a non-political, non-sectar- ian, non-denominational club. At first members were shy, the dances lacked pep and in the organized discussions people fidgeted with em- barrassment and coughed before they spoke. Then gradually the idea caught on, Though primarily intended for lonely foreigners, the club now has an equal number of English mem- bers--mostly people who came to London from provincial and country towns. Most nights there is dancing, In other. rooms there are lectures, brains trusts, language groups, art, dramatic and music circles. At week-ends some members band to- gether in rambling parties to ex- | plore London or to attend sports meetings. | In the cozy snack bar you may ! meet almond-eyed beauties from | Singapore -or Siam, trimly-dressed typists from Birmingham or Man- chester, handsome young men in| turbans with white, flashing teeth or broad-shouldered Americans from Yale and Harvard. ! "I come here to learn about the English," laughed a black-eyed girl | student in flowing East-Indian robes. "They are most difficult -- a. very complex people but I like them much. Yes." Many friendships made at the club blossom into romance. Scarcely | a month passes without an engage- ment or a wedding being announced in the club's bulletin, | DANGEROUS WEAPON | Bay de Verde, Nfld.--(CP)--Six-' teen-year-old William Power found that an old muzzle-loader wasn't | in the same shape it used to be. | It exploded in his hands, causing severe injuries to his arms and hands. Mac's Musings ¥ . | The new House of Commons In London, England, Tc replace that which Was destroyed by bombs In the spring of 1841 Is nearing completion And will be ready For the first session Of the new Parliament To be elected in February. \ The old House of Commons Was a hallowed structure, - And we recall occasions When" we visited it And felt so deeply Its atmosphere Of venerable age, And felt even more-keenly The spirit of its traditions As the symbol of freedom And democratic government Of the British people Of the whole world. We were in London On that fateful night When bombs rained down And found a target In that old building So precious in the sight Of British people, And we can recall The sense of shock Which swept over them When they learned Of its destruction. Now from its ashes There has arisen A nobler pile dedicated To all the things For which it stood, And which will carry on To future "generations All the traditions, ° All the aspirations of A freedom loving people. Whether new or old The House of Commons Enshrines the soul And the undying spirit Of the British race, And when the new building 15 formally opened That spirit will be Eternally embodied In the stones and mortar Just as it was In the historic structure That was destroyed; The bombs destroyed The building but They could not destroy The courage and spirit Of the people to whom It means so much. e 30 Years Ago. The Oshawa Reformer sponsored the showing in Oshawa of the mo- tion pictures of General Allenby's British campaign in The Holy Land. Syd. Brooks, Milt. Gay and W. J. Worth were winners of the an- nual shoot of the Oshawa Gun Club. Oshawa O.H.A. 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It is true the newspaper has be- come an essential in the lives of our people; it is true, also that it is far above any other media for reaching the people. It is perused in the leisure of the evening and can be kept for reference. It is not like the spoken word, which stays briefly in the memory. LE A Herbert W. Moloney, .president of Moloney, Regan & Schmidt, New York advertising concern, has made a study of all types of media." Here is what he says: "While other media, such as ra- dio, may statistically state they have as much coverage of major markets as newspapers, based, that is, on the number of radio sets lo- cated in the individual market, the radio industry itself is authority for the statement that during the best hours of the day -- from 7-10 p.m. --the maximum number of sets turned on simultaneously is in the Newspapers and Radio Under All-Media Tests neighborhood of 44 per cent. \ "Clearly, you have n¢ chance o reaching people who don't have their sets turned on, and obviQus- ly no one advertiser can so domi= nate the ar at a given hour that he could possibly secure as his au- dience all of the sets tuned in. "Bolled down, and getting away from any fancy figuring, in which the radio interests frequently in- dulge, it means that an advertiser hasn't a Chinaman's chance of reaching the total number of homes in any given city through radio. "In newspapers, just the reverse is true, because it is a relatively simple matter to select newspapers that will give practically 100 per cent coverage of any market. * + "From the Continuing Study, we are able to show that people read their papers thoroughly, s0 no mat= ter on what page a manufacturer's ad 'may be, the reader can always see it. 2 "Another important fact," he said, "is that you do not have to read your newspaper at a set time. You're able to read it at any hour you want -- 24 hours around the clock. You can read it, put it down, pick it up three hours later. "Time on the air, of course, can- not be turned backwards, so the advantage to a manufacturer of having his ads in newspapers are very obvious. "Television will, of course, have the same time weakness radio has." Fruit Growers Urge Controls 8t. Catharines, Jan. 11--(CP)-- Increased controls over farm pro- duction and prices were urged Tues- day at the annual meeting of the Niagara Peninsula Fruit Growers Association, attended by more than 200 delegates. A resolution passed by the meet- ing endorsed the principle of col- lective bargaining as established by the Ontario Farm Products Market- ing Act, carried on through provin- cial marketing hoards. A buyers' market in the fruit in- dustry was forecast by W. C. Nick- erson of St. Catharines, President. Another resolution passed recom- mended that the regulations under the Food and Drug Act be amend- ed to ensure that only mature plums are used for canning and that syrup should be a maximum of 45 per cent. NO PORK Stratford, Jan. 11--(CP)--There is no Canadian pork available for export to the United States, a meat packing official said Tues- day. E. J. 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