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OPINIONS DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE EDITORIAL PAGE FEATURES a my The Daily Times-Gazette OSHAWA WHITBY THE OSHAWA TIMES (Established 1871) THE WHITBY GAZETTE & CHRONICLE (Established 1363) Ths Times-Gazette is a member of The Canadian Press, Ute Canadian Daily Newspapers Association, the Amerl- P A News FP jon, the Ontario Pro I nilies A tion and the Audit Bureau ct Circulation. The Canadian Press is exclusively 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, P dent and Pu 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. dic per week. By mall out. side carrier delivery areas anywhere In Canada and England, $7 00 per year; U.S. $9 00 per year. Authorized os Second Class Matter, Post Office Department, Ottawa. Canada. DAILY AVERAGE CIRCULATION for FEBRUARY 10,842 SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 1951 . Licensing Boarding Houses There is much merit in the proposal that was presented to the City Council on Thurs- day evening that boarding houses in the city be licensed. The merit lies not in the mere act of licensing them, but rather in the power which that would give to the civic authorities to impose conditions and regulations on such places as are entitled to be licensed. That some such regulation is necessary is evident from the nature of the statements which were made in the City Council dis- cussion. If these statements are founded on fact, and we have no reason to believe otherwise, it is apparent that there are con- ditions in Oshawa which should not be allowed, to exist. They have grown up as a result of the housing shortage, but even that is no excuse for conditions which are not only a menace to public health and morals, but also a decided fire hazard, as has been proven on more than one occasion. We will not soon forget the tragic death of four young children in a frame house which was occupied by twenty-one people. Licensing in itself will not cure these conditions. If a system of issuing boarding hoiise license: is established, then it should be accompanied by strict regulations set up with the collaboration -of the medical health officer and the fire chief. On the other hand, they should not be so strict as to require a license from the many people who, having a vacant room in their homes, make use of it to provide accommodation for a single roomer. They should be aimed solely at cleaning up undesirable situations, and put- ting some restraint on those who take advantage of housing shortages to fill up their homes with boarders to an unreason- able extent for the sole purpose of extract- ing from their crowded rooms every cent of revenue possible. What's Next In Korea? The Chirese Communists and North Korean Reds are now backed up against the 38th Parallel in their war with the United Nations forces. The allied armies have made a remarkable éomeback from the virtual rout to which they were subjected in No- vember and December last, and for the last two months they have been pushing ahead steadily. In the last two weeks, Communist resistance seemed to have collapsed, and the recapture of the South Korean capital city of Soeul was achieved without opposition. Now that the 38th Parallel, the boundary between North and South Korea, is again in sight, the vexed problem arises of how much farther the United Nations armies should advance. Should they stop at the 38th Parallel and try to negotiate a peace based on that line? Or should they continue to drive ahead into North Korea, as they did in the fall of last year, and risk another tremendous drive by overwhelming numbers of Chinese Communists? These are rat questions that can be decided by the com- manders in the field. They have political implications which place them squarely on the shotilders of the United Nations Organ- ization, which should make the decisions, and then pass them on to the supreme commander. There is an indication from Washington that hope is felt for successful negotiations. The last time an effort was made by the UN. to secure a negotiated peace, the Chinese Communists were riding high on the crest of a wave of victory. Today, the posi- tions are reversed. The Communists have suffered signal defeats. They have lost heavily in men and equipment. They have not shown any ability, so far, to halt the forward drives of the United Nations armies. That being the case, they might be much more willing to negotiate a settlement than they were three months ago. At all events, it is worth while to make the effort for a cessation of hostilities T South Korea has been cleared of Communist forces, and leave the future of North Korea to political settlement. Gift Parcels Needed With the passing of years, the custom 'of Canadians sending food parcels to relatives and friends has dropped off to a consider- able extent. Started during the Second World War, it reached large proportions in the post- war period, but in the last year or two, be- cause of an idea that the British food situ- ation had improved, the practice has fallen | off to a large extent. The ration situation in Britain, today, however, is so serious that there is a great need for such food parcels to provide variety to the diet, and keep up the supply of the rationed articles. For instance, each person in Britain is limited to four ounces of bacon a week, about ten cents worth of fresh meat, plus three cents of corned beef, one egg per week, ten ounces of sugar, four ounces of butter, four ounces of margarine and two ounces of cooking fat. One can hardly imagine, in this country, what it must be like to have to subsist on such rations, yet the people of Britain have to do it. Their meals can be helped substan- tially, particularly in those items which are scarce, by parcels sent by friends and rela- tives in Canada. Overseas, these food parcels can provide much brightness for a dreary table, such as is being forced on the British people today. ; Editorial Notes Princess Margaret was caught in "an elevator when its doors jammed. So in some ways the Princess is just the same as ordinary folks. * * : * Canada's Princess Pats are now re- ported enjoying a rest behind the lines in Korea. Judging from recent despatches from the front, they have earned it. * * We We hear that dollar-a-year men are again being pressed into government service. But in view of the present value of the dollar, should they not now be $2-a-year men? NE * * There have been several reports recently of the first robin of the year being seen, but we still feel that its arrival is premature. * RA + It would be just as logical for Canada to start shipping tulip bulbs to Holland in return for the maple trees Holland is send- ing to Toronto. RA + + The problem of whether or not to cross the 38th Parallel is again a sore one. It should be decided promptly by the United Natic' s, so that commanders in the field will know what they are expected to do this time. ® Other Editors' Views o NO LONGER TREELESS PLAIN (Regina Leader-Post) The treeless plain of Western Canada has gone the way of the Buffalo. This province is no longer the bare prairie of the pioneer, with sheltering bluffs niggardly spaced, The scrubby brush has grown; the harsh outlines of the hills and the level places have softened with tree growth and every town and vil- lage has its marching line of trees. The fact that the prairies are no longer treeless is no accident. To a great extent it is the result of co-operative programs in tree-planting and conservation undertaken by fed- eral and provincial governments. ® A Bit of Verse o A ST. PATRICK DITTY O'Ryan he was a man of might When Ireland wes a nation, But poachin' was is heart's delight And constant occupation. He had an ould militia gun An' certain shure his aim wus, He gave the gamekeepers many a run And wouldn't mind the game laws. [3 St. Patrick wanst was passin' by O'Ryan's little holdin' And as the Saint felt wake and dry He thought he'd enter bold in. "O'Ryan!" said the Saint To preach at Thurtle's I'm goin' So let me have a rasher quick And a drap of Innersrone, "No rasher will I cook for thee When better is to spare sir, So here's a drap o' mountain dew And here's a rattlin' hare sir." St. Patrick, he looked mighty swate An' says "Good luck attend ye, "Tis up to heaven I'll send ye." An' when ye're in your windin' sheet e A Bible Thought e "By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are His work- manship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." (Eph. 2:8-10.) "No other religion operates on a principle of faith first, works second. Other religions teach 'do' Christianity teaches 'believe'. And from that faith comes good works." é --Dorothy Hoskin, Sunday. The em ale -r tent "we . ' ww 0 . - * ov wre? .* --Wood, in the Richmond News Letter Canadian | Delegation Head Passes Virginia Beach, Va., March 17-- (CP) -- R. G, (Gerry) Riddell, head of Canada's permanent dele- gation to the United Nations, died here yesterday of a sudden heart at- | tack. The 42-year-old Riddell, held in| high regard by U.N. 'elegates with whom he worked on top internation- al problems, was stricken during a long-deferred week's vacation taken at the persuasion of his superiors. Burial is expected to be at Ot- tawa Monday. His wife, Page Dobson of St. Thomas, Ont. and two children -- John, 8, and Susan, 3, were with him when he died at a Virginia Beach hotel. Riddell, appointed to the U.N. post last June, succeeding Gen. A. G. L. McNaughton, had been work- | ing under the daily pressure of pub- lic and private meetings on the full | range of U.N. problems which are | topped by the war in Korea. | L. B. Pearson, Canada's External | Affairs minister said of Riddell, formerly his special assistant: "He asked for only one thing -- to be allowed to do a job as a public servant of Canada, and he succeed- ed in doing that. "He had a fine record behind him and brilliant future ahead of him." Riddell, a native of Edmonton, was closely associated with - the U.N. since 1946, when he became head of the First Political Division of the Department of External Af- fairs. He had joined the depart- ment in 1942. A brilliant student, Riddell re- ceived his Master of Arts degree in history at Oxford. His early educa- tion was taken in Winnipeg and Toronto. Before joining the External Af- fairs Depprtment, he lectured in history at Victoria University, Uni- versity of Toronto. ® 40 Years Ago The total estimates of the Osb- awa Board eof Rducation for the year 1911 amounted to slightly ovet $21,000. Members of the town council made a visit of inspection to the General Hospital and gave assur- -|ances that a grant to it would be made. The Oshawa Children's Aid So- ciety decided that a children's shelter was necessary to the proper conduct of its work. Robert McLaughlin presided at | the 21st anniversary celebration of | in New York ; Be our guest! 400 ROOMS--400 BATHS / | Free radio in every room, Television available. Air- Conditioned Cocktail Lounge and Restaurant. Fireproof Garoge. From $3.50 Single $5.00 Double TTI President] CETUNTRN [VES SV 13 oT AV 3% Leon Buch Managing Director Edward O. Pratt Manager the former Katherine | the Oshawa Corps of the Salvation Army. ; It was reported that 300 new houses would be built in Oshawa during the summer of 1911. Mac's Musings It is almost impossible To take up a modern book yhat is a best seller 'I'hes. days without Finding it freely spiced with words which are Not normally used in Polite conversation, and Which mari thoseywho Uo use them as uncouth And uncultured people. '| It seems as if authors Go very far in In searching For short and vulgaf Words with which to Embellish their tales, Without regard to how They may offend and jar The sensibilities of Thinking people who have A proper measure of Self-respect. Such writers try to justi.y Their scandalous writing By claiming that they Are realists and picture Life as they see it, But it is unfortunate that They stress what is vulgar And ignore all that is Beautiful in life even In this modern world. | But even more unfortunate Is the fact that such Vulgar novels are in the Lic = of best sellers And are in great demand In libraries which stock them, Whic: seems to indicate That there is a section Of the reading public That wallows in filth On the printed page. The only way to curb Vulgarity and filth In our modern authors Is to show them that It is not wanted by Ignoring their books, But we are afraid that Is asking too much from Tue human nature of This modern world. Dichling, England--(CP) -- Par- ishioners Mm this Sussex town were invited to bring oil stoves and rugs to church services. The church had run short of fuel. F now there is no letter, love . To greet you at your door . . RAITS By James J. Metcalfe Wherever I Am . And if you do not get the call . .. That you are waiting for . . . I want your heart to know that I «+o Am still in love with you . . me... Will any dream come true . . And only as you cherish . . I may not have the time to write . . . Or even telephone . . . But when we have to be apart . . . | feel so all all the joy ... That you and I would share . thought and every hope . . . prayer that I shall be with you . .. And then I think of «. And cvery Becomes another prayer... A . . And we shall never alone . part . . . But you will hold me close to vou . . . Forever in your heart. Corp., 1951, Ficld Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. 4 e Readers Views TRAILER CAMPS The Editor, The Times-Gazette. Sir: With regards to your March 13th edition of The Times- Gazette I noticed an article about the Trailer Camp on King Street West, Oshawa. First of all I would like an apology concerning the state you say these trailers are in. I will have you understand that we own our trailer and that it looks just as respectable as your house or any- 20dy else's house. You stated that some occupants pay up to $25 for parking space, I have one of the best locations on the Camp and we pay exactly $12 per month. This includes lights, water, toilet facilities and a p&rk- ing space for our car. No wheels have been taken off any trailer in this Camp. If there is a family An here worth $75,000 as you say--that is his own business if he wants to! live in a trailer. We have no faults to find with this Camp, or anyone in it. Yours truly, H. BRADBURN, 419 King Street W., Oshawa. March 15, 1851, (Editor's note--The article refer- red to in the above letter was a report of a discussion of the trail- er camp situation at Monday night's city council meeting. The state- ments made, therefore, are those of the aldermen making them, and The Times-Gazette is in no way responsible for them --Ed.) PLACE HUGE CONTRACTS Washington March 17 (AP) -- mobilization spokesman Bo yesterday the government is plac- ing munitions contracts at the "satisfactory rate" of about $60- 000000000 a year. In pre-war years more thax 500,- ally through the London tea mauu:et, 000,000 pounds -of tea passed @lale reopened in 1951. Monteith 2 4 Monteith CHAR ERED ACCOUNTANTS 37 KING ST. EAST Gordon W Riehl. CA. Resident Partner Phone 4911-R WO, Announcing THE TIMES PHOTO - STUDIO e® Weddings @® Portrait formerly Hutchison Studio / Riomnily ! I \ ra STUDIO"HOURS -- 9 ALM. TO 5 P.M, The Times Photo Studio has now been redecorated and additional equipment has been added. The Studio is ready to render prompt and efficient Photographic service . . . featuring photographs of every description. ® Industrial ® General 22 SIMCOE ST. SOUTH Telephone 126 Completely Redecorated and Additional Equipment Added to Provide Good Photographs . . .