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OPINIONS DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE EDITORIAL PAGE FEATURES The Daily Times-Gazette OSHAWA . WHITBY THE OSHAWA TIMES (Established 1871) THE WHITBY GAZETTE & CHRONICLE (Established 1863) The Times-Gazette is a member of The Canadian Press, the Canadian Daily Newspapers Association, the Ameri- can Newspaper Publishers A ati the O Provincial Dailies Association and the Audit Bureau of Circulations. The Canadian Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news despatches in the credi 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, P t and Pi a T. L. WILSON, Vice-President and Managing Director. M. MCINTYRE HOOD, Managing Editor. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carrier in Oshawa, Whitby, Brooklin, Port Perry, Ajax and Pickering, 24c per week. By mail out. mide carrier delivery areas anywhere in Canada and England, $7.00 per year; U.S., $9.00 per year. Authorized as Second Class Matter, Post Office Department, Ottawa, Canada. DAILY AVERAGE CIRCULATION for NOVEMBER * 11,066 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1950 Get Out And Vote The Times-Gazette has been greatly im- pressed by the public-spirited efforts of two local organizations to ensure a large vote in the municipal elections on Monday. Imbued by a desire to have a vote truly representa- tive of the democratic ,will of the people of the community, Local 222, U.A.W.A. (C.1.0O.) inserted a prominent advertisement in yes- terday's issue of this newspaper, urging the electors to vote, and setting forth convincing reasons why all entitled to use the ballot should do so. It gave no suggestion as to which candidates should be favored, but was entirely irzpartial, building up to the idea of "Vote ag you like, but be sure to vote. In today's issue of The Times-Gazette, there is a large advertisement inserted by the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, carrying in effect, the same appeal. Also impartial in tone and favoring no special candidate or slate, it tells the electors how vitally import- ant it is that they get out and vote in Mon- day's election. Coming on top of the Junior Chamber of Commerce effort to arouse elec- tion interest by holding a town hall meeting, this appeal is challenging. It is highly gratifying to find two import- ant organizations of Oshawa, of widely dif- Aerent character, but each having a large place in the community, taking action to se- cure a greater interest and participation in public affairs, Theirs is an entirely unself- ish stand. Directly, they have nothing to gain by a large vote on Monday. But their officials know that it is vital to the city's welfare that the citizens do their duty as electors, and display a keen interest in how their city is governed. They are to be com- mended on the high public spirit they have shown, It is to be hoped that these appeals, dif- ferent in nature but aimed at the same de- sirable end, will strike home in the minds of those to whom they have been directed, and that Monday will see the largest municipal election vote that this city has seen in many years, Is This a Parallel ? In September, 1988, Prime Minister Ne- ville Chamberlain flew to Munich for a man- to-man chat with Adolf Hitler, and made an agreement with him for peace, The agree- ment was not kept by the German dictator, but at least it gave Britain a year's respite in which to improve defences. This weekend, the present Prime Minister, Clement Attlee, is flying on a similar type of mission, although the circumstances are different. He is making a flight to the Unit- ed States to confer with President Tewmga on what can be done to prevent a third world war. He is not, as Chamberlain did, going to talk with the dictator who is the cause of the war threat He will be meeting the head of the nation on whom depends the hopes of the free world for survival. But it may very well be that the result of the mis- sion will be the same, the gaining of time in which the democracies can build up their defences. > Attlee's visit to Washington to meet Presi- dent Truman is very timely. The fate of the whole world hangs in the balance, because of the aggressions of the Communist nations. Grave decisions must be made quickly, if. the world is to be saved from war. Therefore it is gratifying to find that the heads of the two greatest democratic powers are com- ing together for discussions. It may be that from their meeting there will come some kind of formula which will result in the paci- fication of China. It m%y be that if tactics of appeasement are adopted, the results will be the same as those of the Chamberlain-Hitler meeting of 1939. At that time, a border strip in Czechoslovakia was given to Germany as the price of peace. The British are now propos- ape gle ing that a buffer strip be established be- tween Manchuria and Korea, to be given to China in return for' ceasing 'hostilities in Korea. This may be a good solution of the immediate problem, but it is, after all, only a 'measure of appeasement, and its only effect may be to postpone the evil day when demands are made which cannot be ap- peased. . However, Truman is meeting Attlee, and they will have much to discuss and decide. It is a pity that Joe Stalin could not also be at the meeting, for a frank round table dis- cussion of the problems which are building two antagonistic worlds. We believe that if the heads of the three great, nations could sit down together and talk things over in frankness and honesty, much could be ac- complished in the way of preserving the peace of the world. Great Spiritual Leader There are few men who will be more widely mourned in Toronto ang its suburbs, and, indeed, throughout the whole of Cana- da, than the Very Reverend Peter Bryce, minister of Metropolitan Church, Toronto, and former Moderator of the United Church of Canada, who has just passed away. There are few men who have made as great an im- print on the life of their community and country than did this saintly and talented spiritual leader of the people. We have known Dr. Bryce intimately for a great many years. We knew him when, as a young minister, he labored in a mission in the Earlscourt district of Toronto, and was an inspiration and a tower of strength to the people who settled in that district and laid foundations for what is now a thriving community. He was more than their minis- ter. He was a kindly friend and neighbor. And his organizing ability was shown in the leadership he gave in the founding of seven new churches in the district during a period of fifteen years of intensive growth. In his later years, as minister of Metropolitan United Church, he was a power for good in the community which he called home. The Very Rev. Peter Bryce had 4 long, full and rich life. He brought a wealth of blessings to tens of thousands of people who labored with him, and for whose spiritual welfare he labored. He was in every sense one of Canada's great men, and his memory will long be revered by those who knew him intimately. . Editorial Notes These are the days when the chief enter- tainment on Toronto radio stations takes the form of election appeals by candidates. * * * With two women running for the Board of Education in Oshawa, there may be quite a heavy vote, providing the housewives and other women voters turn out to give sup- port to their own sex. + # + The Times-Gazette has no desire to pick a slate of those for whom the electors should vote, but that does not prevent us saying that there is loyal citizens liam Ruthe the Labor-Prg ® Other Tibet has a families that sand years, and roots and sp! has been an an on the other globe shrinks 'any region or be a No Man's of our century world. 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This un- easiness had been emphasized by 'the grave threat of a major war growing out of Red China's assault on the United Nations forces in Korea. Thus one can' understand the spirit which moved the usually- staid British House of Commons to break into cheers when Attlee an- nounced that he was going to con- fer with Truman. Just prior to this about 100 labor members had.urged Attlee to em- phasize that Britain couldn't be committed in Korea by any deci sions made outside the United Na- tions. They wanted him to declare that British forces would be with- drawn from Korea if any unilateral action were taken. Widespread Criticism This request obviously was in- spired by widespread criticism both in the United Kingdom and in France of what was described as "political activities" by Gen. Mac- Arthur, Foreign Secretary Bevin answered this by declaring that MacArthur's objectives were those of the U.N. Western Europe's high tension is understandable if you have had first hand observation of what they have experienced in two world wars. Naturally one of Western Eure ope's chief worries is that in event of another world war Russia likely would use atomic bombs. Europe knows all too well what destruction can be wrought by "ordinary" bombs. She doesn't want anything to do with the atomic variety. That is why there is a European bloc which feels that the United States shouldn't employ the atom bomb without agreement by her allies. Anxiety Eased? Europe's anxiety about the bomb is likely to be considerably eased by the statement from MacArthur's chief intelligence officer, Maj-Gen. Charles A. Willoughby, who says the predicament of U.N. forces in Northwest: Korea isn't desperate | enough to warrant use of the atomic bomb on the Chinese Reds. MacArthur himself has said that the military situation in Korea is | serious and critical, but not hope- less. He made this statement in a copyrighted interview with the magazine United States News and World Report. So unless the situation takes a quick change for the worse, the al- lied meeting in Washington should give further encouragement to the democracies. TRAIN RADIO SERVICE Edmonton, Dec. 1--(CP) -- Ex- perimental work on two-day radlo service for trains has been in pro- gress for some time, F. H, Keefe of Winnipeg, general manager of western lines of the Canadian Na- tional Railways, said yesterday. Mr. Keefe said there were a good many "bugs" to contend with before such a system could be regarded as suf- ficiently developed to be put into use. The Dominion of India has an area of 1,246,880 square miles, Pakis- tan only 350,000. Civic Building (Continued From Page 2) dren of Oshawa have will have to be carried on with the children of the annexed area. If elected I will do my best to carry the knowledge I have gained for another two years." Question Period Has anything been done about the establishing of rest-rooms in the City? Why has the pathway in Memorial Park been" neglected? How much money has been spent on the Sewage Disposal Plant so far? Why doesn't the Board of Educati let schools be used for community recreation activities after school hours? How many council meetings has Alderman Evelyn Bateman smissed this year? What about the street light situa- tion on Park Road? Why does Mike Fenwick want the ward system of voting put into effect in Oshawa? were some of the questions fired at candidates seeking election to City Council, Board of Education and the Public Utilities Commission at a Town Hall meeting held in the 0.C.V.I. auditorium last night. The meeting was sponsored by the Osh- awa Junior Chamber of Commerce. Don Allman was chairman. Here are some of the answers which were given in reply to the above questions. "Nothing was done by City Council with regard to rest- rooms this year. At one time a site was purchased on Celina Street for the erection of restrooms but it was later sold," Mayor Michael Starr said. Alderman Bateman suggested that if restrooms are established in Oshawa they should be under- ground. Neglected pathway: Alderman Hayward Murdoch "the matter is on the Parks Board agenda to have the pathway fixed up". Sewage Disposal Plant expendi- ture: Mayor Starr, "Well over $30,« 000. has been spent on plans." Board of Education question: Mrs. Gertrude Colpus, "I don't know of any cases being refused, providing they were not interfering with school activities." , Council meetings missed his year: Alderman Evelyn Bateman, "I have attended so many I don't count the ones I have missed. I was away six weeks at the begin- ning of the year. I have attended all meetings since." Park Road street lights: Alder- man Murdoch, "Better street lights are planned to be erected on Park Road now that annexation is coming about." Ward system: Michael Fenwick, "I think it is the democratic way of electing persons to administer civic government. It will give each section of the city equal represen- tation on council." Record List Of Voters In Ottawa, Dec. 2--(CP)--A record 119,844 voters will be eligible to select a new city council in Mon- day's clvic elections. Time has almost run out. on candidates expounding their plat forms with an eye to a seat on one of the 46 spots. Already 11 have been elected by acclamation. Monteith ¥ CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS ~ 37 KING ST. EAST Gordon W. Riehl, CA. Resident Partner Phone 4911-R OUR CENTURY By oo. this every Romuald Bourque book of ideas written for ise of cares about his own country. It belongs in every library ny Main Street to Goose Elbow. $2.00 of your bookstores or direct from the publishers Editorial Associates -- 1222 University Street, Montreal. BJ Mac's Musings Was. covered with snow Have been hard pressed The birds who remain with us We have noticed during These last few days During the winter season To find food supplies In their usual haunts In the back garden, Because the earth from Which they find food Has been covered over. So we make a plea to Our friends and readers To give some thought To how they can help The birds remain with us, Happy and well fed During the winter months It takes little effort To place a tray of crumbs, And little bits of fat Or scraps of meat, Out on the snow where It can readily be seen By our feathered friends. They cannot speak to tell us Of their gratitude when This kindness is shown them, But by their presence Near at hand they help To brighten the lives Of those who give "thought To takidg 'care of them. So will you not spare The few crumbs or scraps It takés to feed them, And make a habit of placing Them in a convenient place So that the birds may have The food they need to carry Them through the winter. F. Threadgold (Continued from page 3) --I have the faith that you will carry out those responsibilities." Mr. Threadgold explained the way the Service Bureau operated, and told where and how the one dol- lar per year paid by each member is used to help veterans. He said he believed we had not fallen down in our efforts to help the families of those who did not return from the wars. Tribute To Mothers Addressing the nine Silver Cross mothers, who attended he said he realized they had suffered a tre- mendous loss, and thanked the mem bers of the Campbellford branch of the Legion for seeing that they were being looked after, and not forgotten in the functions of the group. Alex MacDonald, president of the Campbellford branch thanked the speaker. Comrade P. G. O'Sullivan gave the toast to. the Silver Cross mothers, and said "We gave our service to our country, but you gave so much more". In reply to the toast, Mrs. K. Harold, one of the mothers present, thanked Com. rade O'Sullivan and the Legion for their thoughfulness. Past President's medals were presented to Comrades James Wat- ters and C. C. Massie. Commander Threadgold congratulated each man and thanked them in behalf of the Provincial Command for their ser- vices, * Throughout the program, Com- rade Ross Richardson led in sing- songs, accompanied on the piano by Comrade Rutherford. FOOD COSTS DOWN St. John's, Nfld.,, Dec. 1--(CP)-- Newfoundland's union with Canada last year brought food costs down in some cases as much as 40 per cent, said the report of the Royal commission on the cost of living n Newfoundland released yester- y. 4 il PORTRAITS By James J. Metcalfe Receptionist Sever IMES with haughty attitude « + » And sometimes soft and low « + . She greets the people who come in... And shows them where to go . . . or tells them they must wait a while . . . Until their turn to see . . . The doctor, lawyer or the one . .. Who heads a company . . . Her job is simply to receive . . . And get the person's name . ; . To» ether with his history . . . And why he ever came . .. And R eep the fellow waiting there . . . Until the moment when «+ « He is permitted to go in . . . Or asked to come again'. + « Her title is receptionist . . . But it would not be wrong .'s To call her interceptionist . . . To all who come along. Copr., 1950, Field Enterprises, Ine, All Rights Reserved ® 50 Years Ago The new plant of the McLaughlin Carriage Company, built to replate that destroyed by fire a year ago, is now operating at full capacity. Five fires in Bowmanville, all of incendiari\ origin, occurred in one night and did considerable damage. The Ontario Malleable Iron Com- pany was reported as being very busy, and had to secure workers from Whitby and other district points. A. G. Henderson, principal of Whitby Collegiate Institute, has been forced to resign on account of ill health, Dr. F. L. Henry moved into a fine office in his new residence at the corner of King and Wellington (Ontario) Streets. CHEESE MAKERS ELECT Cornwall, Dec. 1--(CP)--William A. Buell of Monckland, Ont., was elected president of the Eastern Ontario Cheese Makers' Associa- tion here yesterday at the conclu- sion of their two-day convention. Other officers: vice-president, Rol- land Sicotte of Sarsfield; secretary- treasurer, J. F, Robinson of Kempte NA d by a 'CA POWER I, OFF Villages.) ----mMAe ari i he ,,. hk A A : { OSHAWA RURAL POWER DISTRICT In order that the Commission may carry out essential emergency work in connection with our supply lines, there will be an interruption to the Hydro service in the Oshawa Rural Power District on Sunday, December 3, 1950, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. in the area detailed below: Pickering Township, all South of the Fifth Concession, Highway No. 2, and Base Line east to Whitby Town limits. (This area includes both Ajax and Pickering 2 4. 7 South-west Oshawa, as set out, Bloor Street West to Thornton's Corners Rd., Valencia, Malaga, and Cordova Roads, through to the Lake-front. Shreve, Area Manager.