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OPINIONS ] DAILY TIMES-CAZETTE EDITORIAL PACE FEATURES The Daily Times-Gazette OSHAWA WHITBY THE OSHAWA TIMES (Estavlished 1871) THE WHITBY GAZETTE & CHRONICLE (Established 1863) The Times-Gazette is a member of The Canadian Press the C Dally A the American Newspaper Publishers Association the Ontario Proviucial Dailies Association and the Audit Bureau of Circulations The Ca Press 1s y entitled 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. A R. ALLOWAY, President and Publisher T. L. WILSON, Vice-Pr and M MCINTYRE HOOD, Managing Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carrier in Oshawa, Whitby, Brooklin, Port Perry, Ajax and Pickering. 2d4c per week By mall outside carrier delivery areas anywhere in Canada and England $7.00 per year U.B $900 per year Authorized as Second Class Matter, Post Office Department. Ottawa. Canada. DAILY AVERAGE CIRCULATION for JANUARY 10,146 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1950 The Truce Rejected John L. Lewis and his striking coal min- ers have defied the efforts of the President of the United States to end the long drawn- out coal strike. They have rejected his call for a seventy-day truce so that an inde- pendent board could study the situation and bring in recommendations. The only result of the Truman appeal for a truce was to cause a broad extension of the strike areas, and intensify the dire emergency which t exists as a result of coal shortages. ] Faced with the 'defiant attitude of the Lewis-controlled unions, President Truman Y has been forced to recognize and invoke the 8 tederal Taft-Hartley Labor Act. It can well t be understood that he was reluctant to take !this step. In his 1948 election campaign, re- 'peal of the Taft-Hartley Act was one of the {planks of his platform. If he had had his t way, the act would have been repealed last year, but Congress did not see fit to act on this request that this be done. Now he is in {the anomalous position of having to invoke (the provisions of the act which he believed yunfair and unjust to labor. ; Under the Taft-Hartley Act, a federal gcourt can issue an injunction ordering min- cers to call off the strike for eighty days, cten days longer than the truce suggested by Pthe president. Whether even this action will aget the miners back to work is doubtful, libecause some of them have declared they nwill not go back to the mines, regardless of the Taft-Hartley Act. This would mean a descent to lawlessness which is deplorable. ® And what is even more serious, it may d jeopardize the whole industrial fabric of a {large section of the United States. Its rep- k ercussions may be felt in Canada to an ex- f tent even greater than is now the case. The whole coal industry of the United " States has been placed in a perilous position "by the long series of strikes. Those respon- gible for them Have little regard for the wel- fare of the nation, or even their own wel- fare, because it is doubtful if they will ever be in a position to recover the many millions of dollars they have lost through obeying the dictates of John L. Lewis. Using It First Twelve of the leading scientists in the United States have urged that their country promise not to be the first nation to use the new and deadly hydrogen bomb. Stating that one hydrogen bomb would destroy New York or any other large city, and that using it would be a betrayal of morality, they said: "We believe that no nation has the right to use such a bomb, no matter how righteous its cause. This bomb is no longer a weapon of war, but a means of extermination of whole popu- lations. We shall not have a monopoly. The Russians will be able to make one, too. They will probably need a shorter time." The thought which animated these scien- tists is commendable. We agiee with them entirely in their belief that no nation has the right to use such a weapon as the hydro- gen bomb. The great difficulty, however, is to persuade all nations to agree on the com- plete outlawing of this bomb, and the atomic bomb as well. We believe that the Unitéd States will not make use of the hydrogen bomb unless it is attacked first. But, recognizing that in these modern days wars are not preceded by warnings, but that aggressor nations at- Al would be foolish weakness for the United States to promise not to use the hydrogen bomb first, unless a: similar and just as specific guarantee were given by Soviet Russia. One attack by hydrogen bombs de- livered by long-range aircraft might well destroy much of the military potential of the United States, and it might be "inviting disaster to give assurance, in advance, that it would not use any weapon which it might have in its possession. That might be an in- vitation to Russia, in the event of agres gion, to get in a crippling blow before the United States was ready or willing to :dunteract it. From a moral standpoint, we abhor the tack first and then declare war later, it idea that such a weapon as the hydrogen bomb should be used at all. But one has to be realistic in these days of threats of war, and the nation possessing such weapons must always be in a position to warn the ag- gressors that there will be no compunction about using them should it be necessary. Such a warning might very well be effective in halting any possible warlike action on the part of the Russian rulers. Depends on Canada In spite of the curtailment of the food contracts Canada has secured from Britain, that country still depends on Canada for a large proportion of its imported foodstuffs. The record of Britain's. food imports, and imports of some other goods last year, shows the extent to which this country has supplied the needs of the British people. In 1949, of Britain's total imports, Canada supplied 78 per cent of the wheat, 81 per cent of the flour, 70 per cent of the bacon, 10 per cent of the cheese, 80 per cent of the dried eggs, nine per cent of the shell eggs, 28 per cent of the timber, 32 per cent of the non- ferrous metals and 45 per cent of the news- print. These items constituted a substantial share of the imports of Britain, and they had to be paid for in dollars, some of which, of course, were supplied through the Marshall plan. Devaluation of the pound means, of course, that Britain's imports from Canada will cost that country more, since the rate of exchange has dropped from $4.04 to the pound to $3.08. That is one reason for the curtailment. But in spite of the reduced con- tracts, Canada will still be in the position of supplying a large portion of the food re- quired by the people of Britain. Editorial Notes * It is reported that there are only three million Communists in China, but they are in control of 450,000,000 people. That shows what can happen when a well-organized and militant minority decides to take control. * * +* If it is true that Margaret Truman makes $75,000 a year from her singing, then she is receiving as much for entertaining people as her father does for being President of the United States. It surely is a topsy-turvey world. + * Rk. Canada's import statistics show that this country imported $110,000 worth of ice from the United States in 1949. Back in the old days it was quite common to cut from the lakes and ponds all the ice required and store it for summer use. * * * The Progressive Conservative party has provided a home at Ottawa for the leader of the opposition. That ensures that neither of the two major party leaders will in future have to go through the horrors of house- hunting in the Canadian capital. o Other Editors' Views * HIS HORN SO GAY (Edmonton Journal) A laurel wreath is in order for Magistrate Walter Russell, of Port Arthur, who has struck a much- needed blow for "peace, order and good government." In passing sentence on a motorist who had been found guilty of driving negligently in a wedding procession, Magistrate: Russell condemned the practice of decorating cars and blowing horns at weddings as a "barbaric custom, detracting from the solemnity of the occasion." To emphasize his disapproval, he fined the noisy wedding guest $40 and costs and sus- pended his driving license for a month. No one seems to know who started the '¢ustom of organizing processions of cars to chase the unhappy bride and groom through the streets, amid a chorus of blaring horns, but it is a practice that needs to be exterminated. + * +* SPEED AND SAFETY (Toronto Telegram) When motor speed is under discussion any refer- ence to early legislation is always good for a round of hearty guffaws. In 1906, when the Legislature first tackled the problem, it was enacted that no car should travel'at more than 10 miles an hour in the city or 15 miles in the country. Even in 1914, these speeds had been stepped up only to 15 and 20 miles.. Famili- arity with fast cars has bred contempt for the early laws. Ability to travel at 50 or 75 mile an hour has led motorists to think they are going dead slow at 40. They forget that there are conditions of weather and road surface when even 10 miles an hour is an ex- cessive speed. Until that is re-learned the steady toll of unnecessary highway deaths will continue. eo A Bit of Verse ® LESSER EVIL! When Mother mentions "Homework!" And reminds them to begin it Children invariably plead. For "just another minute!" But watch them grab their book: and pens With-all the speed she wishes The moment that she calls for help To wash wnd dry the dishes! NORAH. SMARIDGE, Christian Science Monitor e A Bible Thought ST does "not read, as thy strength so shall thy days pe, but, "As thy days, so.shall thy strength. be. | (Leut. 33:25.) THE RELUCTANT DRAGON --- Looking Around The World (Editors Note: This column is presented as an indication of American opinion on major World events). By DEWITT MACKENZIE Associated Press News Analyst The Duke and Duchess of Wind- sor are reported in The London Evening Star to be planning a re- turn to Britain to live again after their years of self-imposed exile. If the former King and the Duchess do pursue this course, a lot of Britons will be glad. He was one of the most popular Princes ever to come to the throne and his abdication in order to marry Mrs. Wallis Simpson formed one of the unhappy chapters of the Royal House. The Duke's mother, Queen Mary, is said by The Star to be among those who have had most to do with his decision to return home. That is a most interesting item, for two reasons which might seem to con- tradict each other, but really don't: One is that the bond of love be- tween the aged mother and her first-born son always has been great; the other is that this force- ful woman is said to be among those who have censured the Duke most severely for quitting his throne as he did. If the Queen Mother is taking this changed attitude now, it strikes me that reason isn't hard to find. One of the most interesting aspects of the Prince of Wales' training to be King was the wonderful rela- tionship between Queen Mary and the heir-apparent to the throne. King George V was a kindly but rather tough disciplinarian, and perhaps naturally kept a stern eye on his successor. Queen Mary quiet- ly used to act as a buffer between the King and the Prince when things got too hot for the young man. A lot of water has run over the dam since the abdication in 1936. Time softens many hurts. Queen Mary is 82 years old, and at this writing is bedridden with sciatica, a terribly painful malady. One suspects that this is a moment when she badly wants her much beloved first-born with her, and so has beckoned for his return. Who would deny her that? » ReadersViews PROTECTING COMMUNISTS The Editor, The Times-Gazette. Sir: Do we have to protect Communist propaganda in Canada? I would say "no!" But indeed, we do. Sunday afternoon, Feb. 5, in the Ukrainian Labor Temple, 236 Bloor Street East, Peter Krawchuk of Toronto held a Soviet propaganda meeting - and our Oshawa police- men stood at' the entrance to pro- tect him. I feel Oshawa taxpayers should know who our police are protecting. Peter Krawchuk is a member of the Communist Party of Canada who has spent 22 months in the Soviet Union. Recently returned from there, he is touring Canada, speaking to our citizens of Uk- rainian descent about paradise in U.S.S.R. For nearly two years he printed his articles in "Ukrainian Life" of Toronto, a newspaper in Ukrainian language, and now he is touring Canada ° personally and feeds our citizens with red stuff. In a few cities, Winnipeg, Kirk- land Lake, Timmins, he had some trouble with people who escaped from Stalin's heaven during last war, and can't take his lies for truth. They interrupted him. After that he let only those who are easily deceived in to his meetings, by invitation only. Local mem- bers of the Communist party dis- tributed cards and our policemen stood at the door and let in only those with such cards. Is that fair, Mr. Editor? Our police were there to prevent trouble. Why not stop this Bolshevik agent and prevent more trouble. TAXPAYER (Note: Interviewed by The Times-Gazette, Chief of Police O. D. Friend stated that prior to this meeting a committee had called on him and asked for police protection for it, be- cause when the speaker was in Timmins recently, there was a stormy interruption, and the committee did not wish similar trouble here. Constables had been sent to the meeting as a routine matter of police duty, to prevent trouble developing, and not because he or the police department were in sympathy with the views being expressed at the meeting, sald Chief Friend.--Editor) - Mac's Musings How great a sense Of emptiness there is That comes into the heart And causes the mind To cease functioning With its usual clarity When we hear of the Passing away of some Intimate friend or Close associate. Yesterday morning When we learned of The sudden passing of Graydon M. Goodfellow, The whole world seemed To stand stock still Aghast at the thought That this our friend, Whom so many loved Would walk no more Across this old Familiar scene. His was a gentle soul, This friend of ours, Yet underneath this Gentleness there lay A heart that felt The challenge of The business world, Of the needs of others, And of service to and For his fellow men, Graydon was typical of those inspired souls Who give all they have Of time and effort In the service of Their communities and Those who dwell therein, And by that service Make this a better world In which to live. And so today we think Of this our friend Walking the highway Of the stars above, And finding there Peace and surcease From the varied cares Of a troubled world In which he won his place By meeting every challenge Resolutely face to face And living out from Day to day a life Which shone before his Fellow men and women As an example of True Christian living. T.L. Church Succumbs Toronto, Feb. 8 (CP)--A career of 52 years in public service was ended today by the death of Thomas Langton Church, 77," seven times mayor of Toronto before he entered Parliament to strengthen his reputation as a staunch uphold- er of Canada's ties with Britain. The tall, lean rapid-talking bachelor suffered asthma earlier this winter and entered Wellesley Hospital here last Sunday for a check-up. His death late Tuesday night was ascribed to an asthmatic condition. Known familiarly ,to thousands as "Tommy Church," he was never out of public office since he was elected to a Toronto .school trustee in 1898, the year after he was called to the bar at Osgoode Hall here. He was Mayor of Toronto from 1915 to 1921 inclusiye, and after being elect ed a Conservative Member of Par- liament in 1921 he was defeated in only one general election since, that of 1930, returning to Parliament by winning. a by-election in 1934. He learned politics in a hard school and throughout his life fought vigorously for his convic- tions. His rapid-fire delivery at times confused members of Parlia- ment and it was the Ottawa press gallery which coined the phrase that there were three official lan- guages in Canada--English, French | and Tommy Church. ® 30 Years Ago A public meeting in the Town Hall expressed strong opposition to compulsory vaccination against smallpox. With over 150 cases of influenza in the town, the Red-Cross Society has offered its services in caring for the sick. Four patients have died. : C. N. Henry was elected chair- man of the Oshawa Board of Education for 1920. A dispersal sale of the cattle herds of W. A. Dryden, Brooklin and John Miller, Ashburn, realized a total of $112,000, an average of $1,600 per head. A report to the Water Commis- sion declares the Town of Oshawa has completely outgrown its pres- ent water supply system. ELECT PRESIDENT Montreal, Feb, 8--(CP)--Members of the Canadian Fruit Wholesalers' Association Tuesday elected B. G. Flewelling of Saint John, their new president during the association's annual convention. Portraits By James J. Metcalfe TODAY'S CHILDREN The children of today are worth . . Their weight in joy and sof- row Because they are the par- ents and The leaders of tomor- row They are the little boys and girls . Who look with eager faces For every opportunity To fill their future places ..They turn to us for guidance in... The knowledge of creation. .-. That they may serve the neighbourhood And build a better nation... So let us teach them all we can And help them grow together In wisdom and in fortitude Beyond whatever weather. . And let us give them comfort and. .. The nourishment to flower. 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Only.four are standing again in other constituencies. Among prominent personalities thus exiled from Westminster, tem- porarily at least, are Sir Alan Her- | bert, poet, wit and playwright, and | Sir John Anderson, a formey | Chancellor of the Exchequer and | Home Secretary. | Two newspapers mourned the | passing of university representa- | tion. | "Whatever may be said for or against the abstract justice of one man, one vote," said the Liberal | Manchester Guardian, "There is | no denying that the sacrifice of | university = representation means a | sad loss of the personal side." [ The independent Times said the disappearance of university seats | marks an end of a distinctive par- | liamentary tradition "which has sent to the commons many prom- inent figures." ' University representation start- ed in 1603 when King James I gave Oxford and Cambridge the right te send two representatives each | to the commons. Later, other uni- versities followed suit. 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