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OPINIONS DAILY TIMES-CAZETTE EDITORIAL PAGE FEATURES The Daily Times-Gazette OSHAWA WHITBY THE OSHAWA TIMES (Established 1871) THE WHITBY GAZETTE & CHRONICLE (Established 1863) member of The A Canadian Press, fon, the Ameri- Pi A can News| r F the Ontario Provincial Dailies Association and the Audit Bureau cf Cc ions. The Canadian Press is vely 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 her: are also reserved. A. R. ALLOWAY, President and Publi T. L. WILSON, Vice-P and M M: McINTYRE 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, $7.00 per year; U.S. $9.00 per year. Authorized os Second Class Matter, Post Office Lspartment, Ottawa, Canada. DAILY AVERAGE CIRCULATION for MARCH 10,558 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18,1951 The Gambling Problem In an address given by G. D. Conant, K.C,, to the Belleville Kiwanis Club, he raised the interesting question of whether a "Gaming Control Act" would control gambling in On- tario. The question is interesting not be- cause we believe there is any merit in what he has suggested, but because the whole problem of gambling is one which demands the most serious thought and attention of all people. In his speech, Mr. Conant did not advo- cate that gambling be legalized. He merely threw out the question as to whether this step would bring about a control of gambling in much the same way as the Liquor Control Act is supposed to control the sale of liquor. The very thought of legalizing gambling, whether under the guide of control or in any other way, is abhorent to those who are in- terested in human welfare. This: principle, if carried to its logical conclusion, would in- volve grave consequences which would not meet with the approval of right-thinking people. There are two aspects to this problem of gambling. One is the problem of enforce- ment, which Mr. Conant says. is extremely difficult. He says that because of his ex- perience as Attorney-General and Crown- Attorney. But this is a problem which it is possible to overcome by a fearless, unremit- ting and concentrated enforcement of the law. Edgar Hoover, head of the United States F.B.L, has said that gambling in that ¢ountry could be stamped out very quickly if the co-operation of all local authorities {vith higher police authorities could be se- cured. We believe that statement to be true. We have never been convinced that the law enforcement authorities have done as thor- ough a job as is required in dealing with gambling in all its forms. The second aspect of the question is the one which gives most cause for concern, That is the view that many of our people do not regard gambling as a crime, and that a large percentage of the people in Ontario are bound to gamble in some manner. The very fact that a'law is broken, however, is no jus- tification for abandoning that law. One does not suggest that the laws against speeding on the highways should be abolished because there are many motorists who break them. We could not for a moment consider abolish- ing laws against murder and theft, simply because we have murders and robberies. It is foolish to suggest that the crimes which arise from gamblipg can be stopped by legal- izing it. - Gambling is often the precursor of much more serious crimes, just as illegal and excessive drinking of liquor leaves in its train a long list of other offences which are allied with it. The tendency to condone gambling is, in effect, an indication of the loose thinking which prevails in connection with it. People indulge in gambling because they have, in their own communities, from an early age, seen it carried on quite openly by the most 'respectable of citizens. The loose thinking is due very largely to the activities of serv- ice clubs, fraternal and veterans' organiza- tions in carrying on what are in reality gambling activities, thus. creating an atmcs- phere in which young people develop the idea that it is all right, These activities, while generally for good causes, have a tendency to inculcate in youthful minds the thought that gambling is quite permissible, and that seed can grow into a great tree with wide- spread branches. From the standpoint of the welfare of the individual, the principle of open legalization of gambling is wrong. Gambling can never be a sound substitute for working to earn a living. When people earn their money by hon- est toil, they have a true appreciation of its worth. And the desire to secure money without working for it has as its by-product . crime in many of its phases. Rather than making gamblsig even more widespread by Jegalizing it, the wiser course would be to en- The Times-Gazette 1s a the C jian Daily N Director. -~ force the law as it now is, and to educate the public mind that gambling is not only an of- fence against the law, but a threat to the moral fibre of our people. Excessive Talking Some of the Oshawa aldermen are becom- ing restive because of the long sessions which are necessary for transaction of the city's business, and are blaming it on exces- sive talking by council members at their sessions. Speaking on this matter at the council meeting on Monday evening, Ald Evelyn Bateman said "it is simply because there is too much blathering." It is quite possible that her aldermanic col- leagues will resent the implication that they talk too much. They are likely to take the view that they are elected to do the city's business, and that they are entitled to ask all the questions and do all the talking they like in order to protect the interests of the citizens. That viewpoint would be perfectly justifiable, because no-alderman should vote on any matter coming before the council until he or she is fully satisfied that it has been discussed as fully as is necessary to give a proper understanding of the facts. Nevertheless, it is true that there is a great deal of unnecessary talking at meet- ings of such bodies as the City Council, and it should be possible to eliminate much- of it, by entrusting more of the discussion to com- mittees, and doing the superfluous talking there. It certainly seems that when the council has to adjourn meeting after meet- ing with half of its agenda not touched, an effort should be made to expedite the busi- ness by cutting out much of the useless talk that can hardly be dignified by the name of discussion. Editorial Notes Increases of the sales tax has provided a new excuse for the boosting of prices of many commodities. And in several cases, the increase has not been limited to the amount + + + Hon. L. B. Pearson is proving that, inter- nationally, Canada has a mind of her own. He disagrees with both Britain and the United States on the Japanese peace treaty. + + * A Y.M.C.A. official claims that the young people of today need more physical culture. Probably he is thinking of the heavy tax burdens they will have to bear later on in life. + » L J Oshawa welcomes the new manager of the National Employment Service office, John V. Argyle. He will have a difficult task fill- ing the place formerly occupied by Leonard Coulson, but he has had a broad experience which should fit him very well for the post. * * * We have received so many anonymous letters recently, ostensibly for publication, that it is necessary to repeat the rule that letters intended to be published must bear the name and address of the writer, not necessarily for publication, but as a guaran- tee of good faith. ® Other Editors' Views e THE OLD WANDERLUST (Lethbridge Herald) This is the time of year when young men and their fancies turn to matters which interfere with their sleep. It is also the time of year when, for some unaccounable reason, most people get that urge to get ont of town. Spring, in other words, is in the air, and a mere sniff of it is enough to send the best of us high-tailing it for the open road. o A Bit of Verse ® REBIRTH OF SPRING I wonder if the waking earth Is heaving now in mortal pain As frost recedes, and in rebirth Longs for the healing tears of rain; Thus, shaken to its very core Rejoices Winter is no more. The rivers icebound for a time Unleased, now tumble in their haste To reach at last a warmer clime, And, in their turbulence, lay waste The territory far and wide -That dares to stem this rushing tide! All life's astir within the wood -- The Blood-Root blossoms over night, While buried deep in solitude : The May flower's groping for the ligh And pushes every stirring clod To find its place above the sod. Now Winter sad in his defeat Retreats, at last, beyond the hill But in the imprint of his feet There's promise of the Daffodil. While every mew pulsating thing Proclaims the miracle of Spring! -- HELEN HILL YOUNG oA Bible Thought e When human thinking can evolve no solution for our confusion, it is good to know that the Infinite will develop his own purposes, and that they are good, Is any thing too bard for the Lord?--Rev. 19:6. How Much Needling Can A Strong Oak Stand? i TO oN ir {EAT ih [eis --Russell, in The Los Angeles Times Looking Around The World By DEWITT MACKENZIE Associated Press News Analyst General Omar N, Bradley, chair- man of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, yesterday came out in support of the thesis that enlargement of the Korean war would jeopardize world peace. The General admitted that this "could possibly result for a time in a military stalemate," he add- ed: "As long as we are able to con- fine the battles to Korea and con- tinue to destroy the Communist aggressors, we are making pro- gress toward our international ob- jective of preventing world war three." I return to. the hotly-debated subject of expanding military oper- ations in Asia because this is the vital military issue of the moment. Britain, France and other Western allies are dead against such ex- pansion in the Far East--say by launching an attack against Red China. Why? Well, one reason is that this might precipitate a third world war. Chance to Whittle Another highly-important point is that conflict with Communist China would give Bolshevism a chance to whittle the Western pow- ers down militarily and sconomical- ly in preparation for a war, which might find Russia and some of her satellites virtually untouched by the Asiatic conflict. On that basis we might be smart not to play into the hands of Bol- shevism by launching a '"preven- tive" war against China. Apropos of this general situation, it is. interesting to note that the Red Peiping radio reports the opening of another campaign for world peace on Bolshevist terms. This appeal, calls for peace talks by five powers--America, Russia, Britain, France and Communist China, The Red program's proposals have been advanced before, and Western observers generally regard the fresh move as a propaganda manoeuvre. However that may be, our pres- ent program in Korea appears to be the one most likely to result in peace proposals in due course. As General Bradley indicates, it's a case of keeping up the good work in Korea and preventing a spread of the war if possible. ® 25 Years Ago Oshawa was deeply stirred by fears that tariff changes will mean the end of the automobile indus- try in Canada. A huge delega~ tion went to Ottawa to protest against tariff action, headed by Mayor R. D. Preston and G. D. Conant. Tariff on low priced cars was reduced to 20 per cent. Work is to be started immedi- ately on new Sunday School build- ing for St. Andrew's Church. King Street Home and School Club distributed seeds to pupils to encourage interest in gardening! General Motors plant closed to permit consideration of future pol- fcy on account of tariff changes. Tourist Group Asks Holiday Date Change Toronto, April 17--(CP) -- The Toronto, April 18 -- (CP) -- The Ontario tourist industry has changed from the first to the third Monday in September as a means of extending the vacation and tourist season. Raymond G. Perry, vice-presi- dent of the Canadian Tourist As- sociation, said the extension would be invaluable to the tourist indus- try and might bring an additional 50 to 60 million United States dol- lars to Canada. Delegates to the three-day annual provincial tour- ist conference indicated they would solidly back the proposal. Mac's Musings | Have you ever realized | How interesting it is | When doing house-cleaning | To come upon the things | Which have been put away | In odd places during A period of years and Start looking them over With nostalgic memory As symbols of events of 'Bygone days that were Important at the time. The old newspaper clippings, Programs of concerts, plays And other entertainments, Little trinkets picked up While on some holiday, Old snapshots nearly faded By the passage of time, But all of which stir up Recollections of pleasant Days of earlier years Long though forgotten. It is a trait of most Human beings to store up Those things which were Once regarded as treasures, But which when seen in Their faded glory when Unearthed in the ruthless Process of spring cleaning, Make one wonder why They were put away to come To light long after to = Bring back memories. Yet this finding again Of these time-honored Remembrances is one of The. things which bring A lighter touch to the Drabness of housecleaning, And give us reason to think Back to the bygone days Which they represent, and Help us to feel that No matter what present Circumstances may be, yet Life has had many Worth-while moments. GET PAY BOOST IN UK. 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