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P OPINIONS {- DAILY TIMES-CAZETTE EDITORIAL PAGE FEATURES "The Daily Tiifles-Cazette {OSHAWA WHITBY THE OSHAWA TIMES (Established 1871) THE WHITBY GAZETTE & CHRONICLE (Established 1863) + The Ti Gazette is a ber of The Canadian Press, the Canadian Daily N. pap A ion, the Ameri- can Newspaper Publishers Association, the Ontaric Provincial Dailies Association and the Audit Bureau of Circulations. The Canadian Press is exclusively entitled to the use tor republication of all news despatches in the paper credi 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, Presid and Publish T. L. WILSON, Vice-P ak and M Director. M. McINTYRE HOOD, Managing Editor. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Delivered by carrier in Oshawa. Whitby, Brooklin, Port Perry, Ajax and Pickering. sc per week. By mail out- ode 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 JANUARY 11,152 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1951 Constructive Measures The Oshawa Presbytery of the United Church of Canada showed a commendable approach to the problem of combatting the liquor traffic in the measures which it adopt- ed at its meeting here on Wednesday. On too many occasions, church bodies content them- selves with abusing and condemning: the liquor evil, without putting forward any con- structive proposals to deal with it. The Osh- awa Presbytery, however, took a more tlear- sighted view of the problem, and did propose some constructive measures, Included among these was the recommen- dation that the Session of every church in the Presbytery appoint a temperance com- mittee to work in its congregation in the interest of promoting temperance. This was a recognition of the fact that positive at- titudes towards temperance education are essential, and that the church can serve a very useful purpose in promoting this edu- cation. Another proposal was that the use of total abstinence pledge cards be revived among the members of the church. While there may be some who doubt the efficacy of this mode of action, it does have the effect of bringing the need for abstinence directly to the attention of the 'individual, and can accomplish a great deal. The decision to place before Premier L. M. Frost the views of the Presbytery regard- ing stricter control of beer and liquor out- lets is also a constructive step. Even if there is little hope that the Premier will dct along the lines suggested by the Presbytery, it ac- complishes a useful purpose to let him know how many people in Ontario are thinking, and if every church group in Ontario were to take similar action, he might be convinced that there is a strong body of public opinion in the province desirous of curbing the growth of the liquor traffic. Provincial Rental Control There will be a feeling of relief in the minds of thousands of people in Ontario at the announcement made in the Speech from the Throne at the opening of the Ontario Legislature to the effect that the Ontario government will introduce rent controls when the federal controls expire at the end of March. As there appears to be little like- lihood now that the federal government will ask for powers to retain rent control, it seems certain that the legislation forecast in the pronouncement of the Ontario govern- ment will be enacted. This action will follow what has already been done by the government of the Prov- ince of Quebec, which, at the legislature session now in "progress, has tabled legis- lation for provincial rent control. The need for such legislation is paramount in both provinces, and probably in some other prov- inces as well. Were there to be no rental control, with an inflationary spiral in pro- gress, intolerable hardship would be inflicted on thousands of families in the low income bracket, families which could not 'possibly face the rental increases that would inevit- ably follow on a complete removal of all con- trol ; There are, of course, two sides to the story, and whatever legislation the Ontario government introduces must take into con- sideration the owners as well as the tenan.s of rented property. They should not be put in the position of suffering undue hardship because of curtailment of revenue from their property. Doubtless the Ontario government will give consideration to this aspect of the situation, and will endeavor to frame legis- lation which will bring the greatest good to the greatest number. Not Worthy of the U.S. There are strongly authenticated reports that the Congress of the United States is turning the cold shoulcer to the urgent plea of India for food supplies to save its famine- stricken millions from starvation. India had appealed to the United States to supply 2,000,000 tons of grain to help meet the food sh MP PEEL Aer BIL IRENE IFE that this was done as a measure of disap- proval of the action of India in opposing the | .to enable them to disappear before being shortage. The Senate Foreign Relations Com- mittee, however, declined to take any action | on, this request, and it is stated quite openly United States viewpoint in the United Na- tions Assembly. | ; i One hesitates to believe that such a report is founded on fact. While is may be true that the United States people are annoyed at In- dia's opposition to branding Communist China as an aggressor in Korea, one can hardly believe that a great country like the United States would, because of this, refuse to heed an appeal to its humanitarian in-< stincts, such as was made by India. If this were true, the Communist propagandists would be justified in saying that the United States was trying to use its economic power to bring into line those countries which "op- pose its ideas in the United Nations. That would be disastrous to good understanding among the nations of the free world. India's need for food is urgent. There should be no hesitation on the part of the United States, or any other country which can give substantial help, in going to the aid of starving humanity. And.the necessity to do this in order to dispel Indian antipathy to United States ideals by means of generous treatment of a country which is of tremen- dous importance in world affairs, is much greater than that of withholding help be- cause of differences of opinion. Editorial Notes With twenty permits to build homes is- sued in January, Oshawa's building program has started off well for 1951. + + + One benefit of a late winter such as we are having this year is that it cuts down the time before spring comes along. * * * : There has been a lot of talk recently about prices and wages being frozen. Now it is the people themselwes who are having that experience. + + * The one-sided vote in the United Nations branding Communist' China an aggressor strengthens hope that the U.N.O. can still be powerful 4. a moral force in the world. * + + In the event of war with Russia coming, we wonder if the Canadian Reds would be given sufficient advance notice from Moscow interned. 2 g + * % The issue before the United Nations seenis quite clear. If Korea was guilty of aggres- sion in June last, then China is equally guilty now. The size of the offender does not mitigrate the offence, + < + A voluminous report of the National Pro- bation and Parole Association on juvenila|" delinquency comes out with this breath-tak- ing conclusion, "Juvenile delinquency closely follows the population curve; the more people, the more young wrongdoers." Truly the 'mountain labored and brought forth a mouse: ® Other Editors' Views o TOLERANCE (The Guelph Mercury) The right of people to differ is one of the essentials of wholesome democracy. A principle laid down for the guidance of electors might be expressed in these words: "Bé sure you are right but do not be too sure. Remember that people who differ from you may be quite as sure as you are." * * * NEITHER CAN WE AFFORD INCREASE (Financial Post, Toron'o) The Government of the United Kingdom has an- nounced that it can't afford any increas2 in social service because of defence needs. Coming from an administration that doesn't pretend to be anything else than Socialist, that decision is both refreshing and realistic. It's a pity we don't have some similar thinking in our own government circles. Regardless of present and future defense commit- ments, Ottawa continues blandly on its program of huge expansion of social services, Few will question the proposals to eliminate certain inequities in our present system of old age pensicns, But the plan to double or treble the outlay on this sort of thing at this time is another matter. e A Bit of Verse o RESIGNATION w Why, why repine, my pensive friend, At pleasures slipp'd away? Some the stern Fates will never lend, And all refuse to stay. I see the rainbow in the sky, The dew upon the grass; I see them and I ask not why They glimmer or they pass. With folded arms I linger not To call them back; 'twere vain; In this, or in some other spot, I know they'll shine again. ~WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR. e A Bible Thought e "My God thall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." (Phil, 4:19). Our \Praer--"Fill our hearts with a sense of our deep need .and of Thy greab sufficienty." Water, Water Everywhere tie --Long, in The Minneapolis Tribune 0) How Do We Stamp Out Gambling ? (An Editorial in "The Rural Scene") > Very few people will take the pre- sent drive against gambling seri- ously, because very few people know what constitutes gambling in the eyes.of the law, and few still know why they shouldn't indulge in it. To the average citizen, it appears that doing certain things in some places is gambling, while doing the same things in other places is law- ful amusement, Bingo in the public square is gambling, but bingo at the exhibi- tion is lawful. Playing poker for money in a dingy basement is gambling but do- ing it in your own home or in a swanky club is quite legitimate. Buying lottery tickets through the mail is gambling; but buying tickets from school children for lucky draws at their school is good gitizenship. Betting on the races is gambling; but not if it is done at the race- track and the government is given a rake-off on the price paid. How "many people in Canada to- day were ever taught the evils of gambling or can give any good rea- son against it? And how many peo- ple have had their first experience Pof gambling at church socials, or school gatherings, or charity drives? With all this confusion of thought or absence of thought, about the gambling evil, it appears that the present drive is premature. It re- sembles an attempt to put out a fire before locating the seat of it. If, we want to create.a conscious- ness of the evil of gambling, the place to begin is in the homes, the schools and the churches, where the minds of the children are being formed. If we can raise a generation of citizens who don't believe in gamb- ling and are opposed to it on prin- ciple, the job of stamping it out will be greatly simplified. e 35 Years Ago e One of Oshawa's .old landmarks, the tower on the old Sons of Temp- erance Hall, has been torn down. Robert Elgie arrived in Oshawa to take over the duties of local agent for the Caiadian Northern Railway. Joseph Knight was killed and his wife and two daughters injured when their buggy was struck by a train on the C.N.R. level crossing. Members of the 84th Battalion, CEFF, training in Oshawa, parad- ed to a service in Simcoe Street United Church and all were present- ed with Bibles on behalf of the Upper Canada Bible Society. Luther Argall was elected chair- man of the Oshawa Board of Educa- tion for 1916. JETS GO TO ALLIES Farmingdale, N.Y, Feb, 2--(AP) --Republic Aviation Corporation said Thursday night deliveries have begun on an undisclosed number of F-84E Thunderjet fighter planes to North Atlantic Treaty countries. The F-84E's are the same model now being flown by the U.S. Air Force in Korea and the United States, ' Mac's Musings Newspapers from Scotland Tell stories, and print Pictures telling of A strong revival of Scottish folk dancing All over the country, Not only in the rural Areas, but also in the Towns and cities of both Highlands and Lowlands. There is something Bright and picturesque About Scottish dancing, And it is not surprising That it is being revived Over in Scotland because _| Even in this country, And in this community, It is enjoying a spate Of popularity that has Not been known here For many a long' year. It has been interesting To see the increase in The numbers of those who In our own community Have taken up the cult Of Scottish folk dancing Either as a revival of what They enjoyed in Scotland In their younger days, Or as newcomers to an art Which, having seemed to be Forgotten, is now adding To its devotees. The St. Andrew's Ball, The Burns' celebration, And the weekly nights ©f Scottish dancing ~ At the C.R.A. building During the fall months, All revealed that there Is in Oshawa a group Which" enjoys this form Of relaxation, although If truth were told, There is little of Relaxation in some of The reels, schottisches And other dances of which Scottish folks are fond. Decision In Paper Sale Is Reserved Toronto, Feb. 1--¢CP)--Mr. Jus- tice R. I. Ferguson Thursday re- served decision on an application to buy 'the Sudbury Star and radio station CKSO of Sudbury and other assets of the 1ate William E. Ma- son, publisher who died June, 1948, The offer to purchase -- which was not opposed--was made by a Sudbury group headed by James R. Meakes, . publisher and general manager of the Star. Associated with him are George M. Miller, Sudbury lawyer; W. B, Plaunt, lum= berman, and Judge James Cooper. The sale is complicated because the estate comes under Ontario's Charitable Gifts Act. Before his death Mr. Mason set up the W. F. Mason Foundation with the sum of $5,000, court was told. A. W. R. Sinclair, counsel for the executor and prospective purchas- ers, said the trustees of the estate will transfer to tne foundation all money received by the sale "to carry out the charitable aims in the will." The Sudbury Memorial Hospital was named as the princi- pal charity. The group offered $1,204,759 for the Star, its building, station ~-- (& SIAN Ib To H°" U.PORTRAITS © | By James J. Metcalfe Hoio Long, My Love? long will you remember me When I am gone away? . .. How many thoughts will fill your heart . . . Or prayers that you will say? . .. Will you remem ber, darling, that . . . 1 loved you more than life . . . What- ever tears and troubles and . . . Whatever storm or strife? «+ « Will you recall the happiness . . . And all the hopes we shared . . . And how you whispered in my ear . . . To tell me that you cared? . .. And what of all our kisses and . . . Each wo erful caress . . . And of the sentiments we tried . . . So deeply to express? . . . How far will you be true to me «+ . Beyond the stars above? . . , Beyond the blue how lon, will vou , . . Remember me, my love? . ©opr., 1951, Field Enterprises, Ine. Al rights reserved. S-- Looking Around The World By DEWITT MacKENZIE Associated Press News Analyst Gen. Eisenhower's talk to mem- bers of : Congress regarding defence co-operation Western Europe made the point that it is fallacy to believe strengthening of these de- fences would invite a Communist attack. That appraisal immediately raises the query of why such a drastic move wouldn't draw fire from the Reds, There are several facets to the answer. One is that Moscow probably doesn't want a European war now because it is far more profitable for her to hold her pres- ent line there and develop the "hot war" in Asia. Actually Russia has overrun as much European territory as possi- ble without resorting to an all-out military offensive. Strengthening of the Western defences in Europe perhaps would merely emphasize this situation and act as a deter- rent to a Red attack rather than provide an invitation to assault. However, by_merely safeguarding her present great territorial gains in Eastern Europe, Russia able to exploit the vast and inflam- mable Asiatic theatre, and this scheme has becomg particularly fruitful since development of Mos- cow's partnership with Red China. Doubly Attractive The Asiatic project is doubly at- tractive. The underprivileged mass- es of the Orient are susceptible to Communist propaganda picturing a new life. For that matter they are subject to any sort of propaganda which promises betterment of their |' present tragic position. Moreover, by feeding the flames of strife in Asia -- as in the case of Korea -- Communism is able to place the rescuing Western powers --and especially the United States-- under a heavy economic strain. This is calculated to weaken the defence of democracy the world over. That's the situation now, and it may well continue that way for a long time. At this writing, Russia has in Eastern Europe enough mili- tary strength so that she might be able to: make a quick sweep right CKSO broadcasting and transmit- ter buildings and property, a ga- rage, and apartment building and a duplex. through to the English Channel -- but for one thing. That one deter~ rent is US. atomic weapon resour- ces. Toronto Will Install 1,100 Parking Meters Toronto, Feb, 2 -- (CP) -- Eleven hundred parking meters will be in~ stalled on downtown Toronto streets, civic works committee decided Thursday. City council approved meter parking ldst November. The committee approved recom< mendations in a report by Traffic Engineer R. W. Burton that in- stallation begin in May, provided supplies of meters were available. Parking meter charges will be five cents a period, with the periods varying from 15 minutes to an hour depending on location. RECOMMEND | +" HOSTELS Simcoe, Ont., Feb. 2--(CP) --Re- commendations thataa transient la- bor hostel be operated again in Simcoe this year and that others be established in Delhi and Lang- ton were passed at a public meeting Thursday called by the Norfolk Cit- izens' Committee on the transient tobacco labor problem. KEEP YOUR HAIR WELL GROOMED Controls wnruly hair Adds lustre Removes Unsightly Dandruff for even Children's Hair -- | --- TON|¢ INON-GREASY "re NON-DRYING NON-RRITATING §