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ormvions -- DAILY TIMES-CAZETTE 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 Association, the Ontario Provincial Dailies Association and the Audit Bureau cf Circulations. 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, President and Publisher. 3 T. L. WILSON, Vice-President and Managing Director. M. McINTYRB HOOD, Managing Editor. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carrier in Oshawa, Whitby, Brooklin, Port Perry, Ajax and Pickering, 30c per week: By mall out- side carrier delivery areas anywhere in Canada and England, 57.00 per year; U.S, $9.00 per year. Authorized as Second Class Matter, Post Office Department, Ottawa, Canada. . DAILY AVERAGE CIRCULATION for FEBRUARY: 10,842 THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1951 Protecting the Children If the statements made by Stephen G. Saywell, chairman of the Board of Education, in connection with rough characters inter- fering with and threatening school children are substantially in accerdance with the facts, then it is apparent that there is need for closer police protection for school children in the area referred to in the complaint. Mr. Saywell was quite specific in his statement. He placed his finger on the location of these incidents--on the flats in the vicinity of the John Street Bridge--and gave the facts of what happened. The Board of Education lost no time in making a request that a police officer be stationed in the vicinity of the bridge each afternoon at four o'clock, at which time the children are going home from Centre Street School. It is unfortunate that there are, in every community, a few individuals who can only be regarded as irresponsible. If the incidents referred to actually happened--and there is not the slightest reason to question the word of Mr. Saywell--then the police department should lose no time in carrying out the re- quest of the Board of Education. There was a time, during the depression years, when the flats along the Oshawa Creek became known as the jungle, and they were inhabited by wandering vagrants who had no other home than among the shrubs and bushes in the area. This condition of affairs, however, disappeared with the com- ing of better days. But it would seem as if there are still some people who frequent the area of the flats with the ulterior motive of molesting school children. The children are entitled to protection against these indi- viduals, and we believe that this protection | can quite easily be given in the manner sug- gested by the Board of Education. It would be far better to take the necessary pre- cautions now, rather than wait until a really serious incident occurs. Money Saved The City Council is to be congratulated on saving the taxpayers of Oshawa a sum of $38,000 in connection with the contract for construction of the new Oshawa Police Sta- tion. When the original tenders were opened some two or three weeks ago, the lowest tender submitted was $239,000. Since this was considerably in excess of the amount voted by the taxpayers for the purpose, the council voted not to accept any tender, but to refer the plans back to the architect and the committee with a view to effecting economies in the building. This week, the committee presented the revised plans, and a tender for $201,000, which was $38,000 less than the previous lowest tender, although made by the same firm. This was good business for the tax- payers of Oshawa. It showed a keen desire on the part of the City Council to be zealous in economizing wherever possible. This is the right attitude for any public body to tak-~ in these days when costs and the resultant taxes are soaring to unprecedented levels. The people of Oshawa will appreciate this watch-dog method of conducting the affairs of the city, and will hope that tnis same stand is taken in all matters which involve the spending of the people's money. Commission on Crime The Ontario government has appointed a five man parliamentary committee to in- vestigate the administration of criminal justice.in thc province. This committee will have as its chairman Attorney-General Dana Porter, and on it will be two government members and two from.the opposition par- ties. Its terms of reference are broad, and include the whole 'field of municipal police organization and law enforcement through- out Ontario. If this committee does its job seriously, and not merely for the purpose of substan- tiating the government claim that there is nothing wrong with law enforcement in the province, it can accomplish a great deal. It is not likely that it will produce anything like the sensational evidence that has come be- fore the Kefauver Committee of the United States Senate in recent weeks. It will be a different kind of tribunal, and certainly will not be made an entertainment for the people of Canada, as has been done by the use of television to carry the United States cori- mittee's proceedings into the homes of the people. Having some knowledge of the workings of parliamentary committees, however, we are not too optimistic that this investigation will result in much improvement in law en- forcement. In fact, there is no. need for a committee of investigation to effect such im- provement. Theqaw is there, and if it were enforced without fear or favor, with equal vigor in all parts of Ontario, and without discrimination of any kind, there would be no complaints. In this connection, the statement made by Premier Frost in the legislature is very sig- nificant. He had this to say: "The government is initiating this investigation not because any complaints have been made about law enforcement, but to -show that law enforce- ment is good." If that is the sole purpose, then it will be a waste of time. If the government is honest- ly satisfied that law enforcement is all that it should be, then the committee becomes an instrument for a political whitewash. But if the government will give up its attitude that "law enforcement is good" and that nothing need be changed, and will have the commit- tee get right down to the bottom of affairs, letting the chips fall where they may, some good might be accomplished. We have seen some previous legislature committees set up simply for the purpose of giving the govern- ment a gratuitous pat on the back. It is to be hoped that the one which has just been appointed does not degenerate into that kind of committee. Editorial Notes We agree with the criticism of the Inter- national Association of Broadcasters that it is all wrong for the CBC to have control over the licensing of radio stations which are its competitors. That should only be done by an independent body. * * +* Federation of Agriculture is demanding a higher floor price for butter. What the con- sumer is anxious to see is a reasonable ceiling price. The floor has been forgotten long ago. * + # Perhaps General MacArthur spoke a little out of turn in making his suggestion of a field meeting to negotiate a Korean truce, but many people believe he .had the right idea. * +* J The U.S. Senate Crime Commission, watch- ed by 20,000,000 people a day on television, has become something of a three-ring circus. But it is unearthing & great deal of startling information regarding the non-enforcement of law in that country. ® Other Editors' Views o TO PREVENT WAR (Windsor Star) Prime Minister Louls St. Laurent is always calm and logical in his arguments. So, when he explains that Canada and her friends are not trying to win a war, but to prevent one, he puts the picture clearly and simply. This Dominion does not want war. Even though Canadians are dying in Korea, Canada abhors war. The Canadian people can fight when they have to, and they bave proved that more than once, but Can- ada would rather go ahead in peace. Mr. St. Laurent renders international service when he emphasizes that the major effort todav is to pre- 'vent war. e A Bit of Verse @ WINTER BATHE Not into warm and sunny river by shady trees plunges today the early diver; no kindly breeze Meets him, emerging on beaches bright with summer, gay frocks and crowds; no pier-head bands today salute the swimmer, children with spades. The sands are gray and cpld, the wind is bitter, the trees are bare; ice or near-ice, jostling in foam-whipped water, snaps at the alr. Standing or running, in jack-knife, pike, or header, in twist or screw, plunge and swim how he will, the bold intruder stiffens to blue, Swift and utter his rout. But when all is ende., the glow how splendid. -- PETER J. HENNIKER HEATON. e A Bible Thought e Christianity is not a cause, nor a creed, nor even a religion only, but a Person. "Jesus saith unto him, 'I am: the Way -- the Truth (the theory), and the "Life (the practice).'" (John 14:6.) A Still "Active" Find Desert Grave After Eight Years Ismailia, Egypt -- (CP) -- More than eight years ago death overtook Flt. Sgt. Arthur M. Rowe, of Camp- bellford, Ont, when his R.CAF. plane crashed in the desert near El Ballah Airfield, Egypt. He was buried on the spot in a sandy grave, marked by &h air force cross, Six years later when the Imperial War Graves Commission sought to recover the body for re-interment, desert winds had obliterated all trace of the lonely grave. For two years R.A.F. search parties probed the area where the aircraft was believed to have crashed, but to no avail, Assistance of the R.AF. police wing at Ismailia was then enlisted. After a farther search the airmen in turn approached Sheik Gossam Gomaa Gamaan, head of the Moaza Tribe of Bedouins. : The Sheik promptly organized a thorough canvass of his widely-scat- tered followers and finally traced an aged tribesman who claimed to know the exact location of the Canadian's grave. He led a police party to a spot some miles from the scene of previous searches and told the men to start digging. Minutes later, a body identified from a driving licence as that of Flt. Sgt. Rowe, was found buried about three feet under the san. The remains were re-interred in the Britisn Military Cemetery at Fayid. Formal acknowledgement of the co-operation extended has been con- veyed to the Bedouin Tribe by Air Marshall W. A. Curtis, R.CAF. chief of staff. Group Captain E. R. Richdale, command provost marsh- all of the Middle East Air Force, made a special trip into the desert to deliver the message of thanks. A group of sheiks who travelled hundreds of miles by camel, attend- ed the ceremony. ® 30 Years Ago - W. A. Coad was elected president of the Oshawa Rotary Club for the year 1921-22, A public meeting in the town hall unanimously approved a proposal to hold an "Old Home Week" cele- bration in 1921. Eggs sold at 40 cents a dozen and chickens at 45 cents a pound on the Easter market. The Ontario Regiment was warm- ly complimented on its inspection by Major-General V. A, 8. Wil- liams. QUESTION MONTREAL BOOKIES Montreal, March 29 -- (CP) -- Questioning of former 'bookies' continued Wednesday in the probe into alleged police corruption here some 10 years ago but it is believed this phase of the inquiry will end shortl}. Pacifique Plante, who rep- resents petitioners for the probe, told Presiding Judge Mr. Justice Francois Caron he is satisfied with the evidence presented to date and does not intend to question other bookmakers, ANOTHER STONE STOLEN London, March 29 -- (AP) -- An- other piece of historic London is missing. This time it is the trident from the upraised hand of a statue of Britannia outside St. Paul's Ca- thedral. Last January a fourt-foot bronze sword was removed from another statue of Britannia near Pall Mall in the heart of London. On Christmas the Stone of Scone-- the Coronation Stone -- was lifted from Westminster Abbey. Ottawa Sculptor Carves History on Capital Hill, Sees 20-Year 4 By KAY REX Canadian Press Staff Writer Ottawa,--(CP) -- At 12, William Oosterhoff whittled figurines out of potatoes when he should have been peeling them for the family dinner. At 56, he's still "whittling." But the slim, dark Dutchman--he was born at Delft, Holland--now is an internationally - known sculptor whose achievements are pushing Canada into the artistic limelight. He believes Canadian motifs should be used on Canadian build- ings. He can't see why European ideas." Since coming to Canada 26 years ago, Sculptor: Oosterhoof has put his theories into practice. His carv- ings can be seen at the Royal On- tario Museum in Toronto and the Arts and Sciences Building of Mc- Master University at Hamilton whers he lived for some years, Given Important Job Now, as government sculptor, he has been given the most Canadian job of all--finishing the ornamental carving on Canada's Houses of Par- liament. Laughter lines are etched around the eyes of this white-smocked ar- tist who works in a "studio" on the fifth floor of the Parliament build- ings. But he only grins when asked whether his sense of humor may one day find outlet in a caricature or two on parliamentary walls, At the moment he is engaged in the more sober task of mapping out designs for the untouched stone in the centre vestibule. This job will take "four or five years" of the 20 he figures necessary to complete the work of etching his- tory on Parliament Hill. The orna- mental carving already has been go- ing on for the last quarter-century, well before Mr. Oosterhc.f took over two years ago from the former sculptor, Cleophas Soucy. But it still is far from completed. Need More Workers "The way we're going it will take another 20 years," he says. "There just aren't enough trained stone- carvers available." He has two. He could use another three. Eventually, the centre vestibule will " bear crests of Canada's 10 provinces and provincial capitals. And Mr, Oosterhoff has the plans for the several blocks of stone re- maining. "There's a corner stone. I've been turning over in my mind a design of 'two keys, for 'freedom'," he said. "A lamp burning" will be carved into 'another spot--'"for wisdom." The design for wisdom is complete and ready to be ca-t. Working such set designs as pro- vincial crests into the varied blocks of stone is no mean task. Toronto's coat-of-arms, one of the few so far completed in the vestibule project, was pl.ced in a circular - block three feet in dia- meter. x To make it conform, the "sup- porters," two figures on either side of the crest, were omitted. Crest Is Correct But Mr. Oosterh®ff assures that the crest itself is absolutely correct. One big problem was in deciding what to do with a huge block 30 by 14 inches §p size and part of the panel to represent Quebec. "At first I didn't know what would happen there," he said in his slightly-accented English. He was "flabbergasted" by its size. Then he Triffled through the books he has on Canadian biras, animals and ..owers., The idea came "very Job Ahead G.I. In Europe Warned Reds Are Tricky By JACK HENRY Heidelberg, Germany -- (Reuters) -- The U.S. military authorities i 'have circulated a blunt warning designs are chosen "when we have | all kinds of material for Canadian | to American servicemen in Europe to be careful how they behave among people of Allied countries. The aim is to thwart Communist attempts to divide the United States from her friends. A cartoon showing an annoyed Scots captain marching smartly past a group of lounging American soldiers jeering at his kilt was used to illustrate what American soldiers should not do. The warning, which emphasized the importance of strengthening American - Allied friendship, ap- peared in a recent issue of the in- formation bulletin of the United States forces European command. A long article, headed "Getting Along With Our Allies," gave American servicemen tips on how to conduct themselves overseas, in- cluding warnings not to brag, not to drink too much -- and not to judge an ally by his plumbing. Have Common Foe 'The bulletin said: "You and your Allies are friends because you are both bitter enemies of commun- ism." A special section on "Germany's Role in Western Defence" stated that every American serviceman in Germany is "an important element in determining whether German participation in the defense of the West will be whole-hearted." It stressed that American forces in Korea are getting active mili- tary support from Australia, Brit- ain, Canada, France, the Nether- lands and Turkey, apart from South Korea. Elsewhere British troops were fighting Communist guerrillas in Malaya and French troops were battling against Com- munist forces in Indo China. Warning American troops of Communist methods in creating "discord between us and our Allies," the bulletin declared that the Com- munists are fully aware of poten- tial weaknesses in the coalition Al- lied nations. "They will tell our Asiatic Allies that all who fight on our side in Asia are 'tools of Yankee imperial- ism." In Europe, they will spread the lie that 'the United States will fight to the last Frenchman and Englishman," it said. "To Americans who will listen they will loudly announce that "the United States is once more pre- paring to fight England's war." FREE TRUCK DRIVER Chatham, March 29 -- (CP) -- George Crosby, trucker, was freed Wednesday of a dangerous driving charge Wednesday laid Feb, 16 fol- lowing the death of : six-year-old Stanley Lamarsh. The boy was kill- ed under the wheels of the Crosby truck, while the vehicle was turn- ing from the street into a service station. suddenly." And under Mr, Ooster- hoff's hand a crane with wings half-lifted against a background of waterlillles came to life in the soft raodelling clay. This latest design soon will be put in its permanent spot. - prayer . . . And Y® yet there is so much, my friend . . . That I am owing you . . . I owe you for the courage « . « The sunshine in my heart . . . And every inspiration that . . . Imbucs my daily art . . . I owe you something for your smile . . . And for your words of cheer . . . And for the joyful memories . . . That fill my yesteryear . . . My every hope has been your wish ... My every dream your you have shown a thousand times . . . How much you really care . . . I thank you for your friendship and . . . The happiness you bring .. . And constantly I tell myself . . . I owe you everything. PORTRAITS By James J. Metcalfe My Debt to You make no claim on anything That I possessor do... And Corp, 1951, Pleld Enterprises, Ine. All righis reserved. Mac's Musings Every lover of nature Knows of the -thrill Which comes when the First shoots of crocus, Daffodil or tulip show Themselves above the cold Dank ground which is still Unrecovered from the Cruel grip of winter, But has been unable to Halt the upward surge Of nature as expressed In these growing shoots, The thrill of seeing The first shoots of spring Comes because it gives A preview of the beauty That lies ahead when Spring comes forth in All its glorious fullness To revive the sleeping Earth and the plants Whose roots are deep Within its bosom. We have been walking Around the garden, Now that mud has ceased Td clog the footsteps, And what a joy it is To realize that the labor Of planting these bulbs In the fall months Has not been in vain, And that the stems Peeping above the soil Are the forerunner of The glorious aspect of Purple, red and gold And other colors which Will soon be here. The beauty of spring Is joyous to behold When the heart is kept In tune with nature, And there is within A spirit to rejoice In earth's awakening. N ews of Balsam And Mount Zion MRS. L. JONES. . Correspondent Balsam and Myrtle Station, March 28 -- Misses Jean Linton and Anita Troop spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Levi Linton. Very sorry to hear Mr. W. H. Pugh is in the London hospital. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Lewis Jones is spending the Easter holidays in Toronto. Mr. Cecil Jones was appointed an elder for the Church on Sunday. Mrs. E. Mills of Melbern, (Mr. T. Jordan's mother) spent a few days with Mr, and Mrs. T. Jordan and family. Deepest and understanding sym- pathy is extended to Mrs. Robert Carson in the loss of a loving sis- ter, Mrs. Howard Stevens of Thedford. who passed on Friday. Those who motored to the funeral on Monday were Mr. Will Carson, Mrs. Walter Carson, Mrs. Errol Carson, Mr. I. McAvoy and Kath- leen, Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Disney on the gift of a new daughter, born on March 26th at the General Hospital, Oshawa. A number attended the euchre party at the Mount Zion School on Thursday. The winners were Mrs. Walter Carson and Mr. Walter Pascoe. Those who were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Evans of Claremont on Saturday night were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Jones and family of Kirkland Lake spent Several days at the A. Manderson ome. Easter Message Told In Pictures At Solina S.S. GLADYS YELLOWLEES Correspondent Solina, March 28--The beauty and true significance of Easter were very clearly portrayed in colored slides at Sunday School on Sunday afternoon. The Easter Story from the scriptures which accompanied these beautiful slides was read by Pearl Leach. A well-rendered vocal solo, "Open the Gates of the Temple," ,was contributed by Mrs, John Baker. Rev. Empey's sermon at the. church service was appropriate for the Easter season, The choir sang two anthems: "In Joseph's Lovely Garden" and "The Lord Is My Strength." The choir assisted with anthems at the evening service at Hampton on Easter Sunday. ] Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of the late Mrs. Geo. Wilbur, who passed away in Osh- awa Hospital following a very brief illness with pneumonia. The funeral service was held on Good Friday from her late residence. Interment was made in the Union Cemetery, Oshawa. Mrs. J. Yellowlees is visiting rela tives in Toronto. Miss Nan' Allin, Toronto, was & Sunday visitor with her sister, Mrs. | W. Yellowlees and family. Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Millson, Master Douglas Millson, Toronto, were Sunday visitors at Mr. Ed. Millson's. Miss Gilbert the Velma of | Toronto teaching staff is spending the Easter parents, Mr. Gilbert. In place of the regulai young people's meeting Monday night the players staged a dress rehearsal of their play, "Abigail Goes Haywire," at the hall. Everyone enjoyed this preview and had many laughs, pro- voked by the great complications arising in the plot. However, there was a happy ending, as usual. Mrs. Everett Cryderman is the directress. The first presentation will be at Albert St. Church, Osh- awa, on Wednesday evening, March 28. Included in the cast of charac= ters are Betty King, Jean Mont= gomery, Elma Cryderman, Pearl Leach, Bruce Taylor, Harvey Yel lowlees, Murray Vice and Ewart Leask. Following the play refreshe ments were served. Mr. Charles Shortridge is attend= ing the O. E. A. this week. Mrs. Jack Large and Robbie, Bowmanville, spent several days at Mr. Walter Parrinder's. Mr. and Mrs. W, J. Spires, Oshe awa, visited on Sunday at Mr. E. Spires'. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Langmaid, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Werry, Mr. Bruce Tink, Mrs. H. E. Tink and Mr. A. L., Pascoe attended the funeral of Mr, Wes Ashton in Bowmanville, Master Harold Yellowlees spent several days with his cousins, Robe ert and John Allin, Providence. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Millson were at Arthur on Saturday. Master Larry Spires is spending holidays in Oshawa. Communion service will be ob- served at church next Sunday at 3 o'clock. vacation with her and Mrs. Russell WAXED "CORPSE" Hunstanton, Norfolk, England -- (CP)--"1 think someone has been having a lark," commented a police- man when a reported "corpse" was revealed to be nothing more than a partly-clothed waxed window model, SPRING TERM 18 SIMCOE N. Commences Monday, Apr. 2 ALL COMMERCIAL CLASSES COMPTOMETER Oshawa Business College Will Remain Open During The Summer Months Oshawa Business Gollege PHONE 1314