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OPINIONS DAILY TIMES-CAZETTE EDITORIAL PACE FEATURES The Daily Times-Gazette OSHAWA WHITBX THE OSHAWA TIMES (Established 1871) THE WHITBY GAZETTE & CHRONICLE (Established 1863) 1s a member of The Canadian Press, Newspapers Association, the Ameri. blishers Association, the Ontario tue Audit Beton, of Circulations. The Canadian Press is exclusively en oe uae for eto The Associated Press or or blished therein. All reserved. M. MCINTYRE HOOD, Managing Editor. SUBSCRIPTION RATES , Port oliverad by ot por week BY mall out: side carrier delivery Stoke smywnere in Gesate and a Oper Yeiatter, Post Office Department, Ottawa, Canada. DAILY AVERAGE CIRCULATION for MARCH 10,558 SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 1951 «D" Day In Oshawa For many months, possibly years, Oshawa has been looking forward to the great event in telephone history which is to take place at midnight tonight, the change-over from the old manual system to the dial telephone. For some years now, the dial telephone has been in use in many other communities. Even the county town of Whitby came ahead of Oshawa in the installation of the modern system. The change for Oshawa was con- templated several years ago, but owing to wartime conditions, and the difficulties of the immediate post-war period, it had to be deferred. The period of waiting, however, is now at an end, and at midnight tonight, in the space of less than two minutes, the entire telephone system of the city will be changed over to dial operation. Oshawa has always been well served in the matter of telephone service. Some of the new developments down through the years found Oshawa used as a pioneering station. The inauguration of the dial system, how- ever, will mean a great improvement in the service, bringing greater speed and accuracy in the making of calls. It may be that the subscribers of Oshawa will benefit from the fact that establishment of the dial exchange here has ben delayed. Because of this de- lay, we can rest assured that the system to be inaugurated here tonight will include -the very best and most modern improve- ments, bringing into effect the lessons of operations elsewhere, - So now "D" Day has come to Oshawa, the day on which the dial system is a reality. We have had a fine, modern telephone ex- change building at the corner of Bond and Victoria Streets, to admire for some time now. In appearance it is a credit to the city. But inside of it is housed a great mass of intricate equipment designed to give our people better telephone service. Inauguration of the ngw dial system is going to bring its initial problems. It will take many people some time to become ac- customed to it. There has, however, been a thorough educational campaign to familiarize the citizens of Oshawa with the new method of telephone operation, so that the difficul- ties encountered at the outside should soon disappear. We congratulate the Bell Telephone Com- pany of Canada on the reaching of another of its goals for the provision of the most efficient service possible to the citizens of Oshawa. Atom Power in Britain From Britain comes the amazing informa- tion that before the end of this year, that country will be building the first electricity generating station to use atomic energy. It has been thought, generally, that Britain was far behind the United States in atomic energy development, but this official an- nouncement indicates that the United King- dom is giving leadership in at least one phase of this field. It is calculated that the atomic energy plant will save one million dollars a year over the conventional type of coal-fuelled 'power station mostly used in Britain. This nuclear power plant will consist of an atomic energy pile operating at a temper- ature of 600 degrees centigrade. The heat will be transferred to a steam boiler, and the steam used to generate power through tur- bines in the conventional way. : The cost of the atom power station is es- timated roughly at $22,000,000, three times the relative cost in Britain of a conventional power station. But the coal-fired station would burn $45,000,000 worth of fuel during its life of approximately 30 years, during which time the atom-power energy unit will operate without fuel costs, In other words, the atom power station will result in a net - saving of $80,000,000 over the period, or a ~ million dollars a year. : 88 a development in the use of atomic .-onengy- holds tremendous possibilities a N for the future. Should its operation prove successful, and as economical as is indicated, it might well set the pattern for the future provision of electricity produced with atomic energy, and render obsolete even the modern type of hydro-electric development common in this country. P.E.L. Election The folks down in Prince Edward Island apparently do not change their political coats very easily. The general election held there on Thursday last returned the Liberal gov- ernment to power with an overwhelming majority for the fifth successive time, Pre- mier J. Walter Jones has been returned to power with a following of 25 Liberal mem-| bers and a Progressive Conservative opposi- tion of five. The Liberal representation is one more than it was in the last Prince Edward Island legislature. It is not surprising to find the political situation in Prince Edward Island unchan- ged. There have been no outstanding issues to cause a political upset, and the province has been 'enjoying a great measure of pros- perity. That may have been the case regard- less of which political party was in power, but at election time it is quite customary for governments. to take full credit for any pros- perity which the people might be enjoying. Prince Edward Island has made good pro- gress under the government of Premier Jones. As one of Canada's outstanding dairy farmers, with a Holstein herd of inter- national reputation, he has been able to win the support of the major industry of the island province, agriculture, and enters his fifth successive term as Premier with his prestige at a higher point than ever be- fore. Editorial Notes The spring sunshine has been welcome, and brings hopes that it is a foretaste of the better days that lie ahead in May and June. RA * .® After all, it might not be a bad thing if we could have back again the days when a pound of butter paid for an hour of skilled labor. "> * * Modern ideas have some strange effects. Some folks are finding that what they used to call an attack of old-fashioned nerves has become a psychosomatic disorder. * + + The fact that the statement "The whole world knows that the Soviet Union demobiliz- ed its forces after the war" appeared in Moscow's Pravda does not make it true. It prints only what Stalin allows it to print. * + + Premier Nehru declares that India will not get herself entangled in a world war unless her very existence as a free nation is in dire peril. By that time, Nehru, old boy, it will be too late to do anything about it. L J > * An international conference at Washing- ton on the allocation of raw materials pro- duced exactly nothing in the way of results. Which indicates that perhaps Nye Bevan was right when he said the United States was hogging the world's supplies of raw materials. ® Other Editors' Views @ NO TREBLESS 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 village has its marching line of trees. The fact the Prairies are no longer treeless is no accident. To a great extent it i. the result of co- operative programs in tree-planting and conservation undertaken by Federal and Provincial governments. ® A Bit of Verse @ NONENTITY OF DAY It can be cold with the sun out, It can be cold and warm together In this moving universe, This drifting mystery of weather. Eyes to see, and nothing to see, No whiter day ever under the sun, The sun high, hot, and overhead, Yet not a sign of it, not one. Trees are here and yet are not, High wooded islands, all the ses, Houses by white and handsome scores, Yet I am all alone with me, Exquisite Euclid of a world All erased at once away. 'The ocean fog-bank has brought in This white nonentity of day. ROBERT P. TRISTRAM COFFIN, e A Bible Thought * Christians are born--not made. "As many as received Him (Christ), to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believeth on His name: which were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of Ged." (John 1:12, 18.) YALlIJVS ONDIW Boom DaysatSecond Guessers Club Yo > a, SAY - ¥ Pods ~Fitmpatrick, in The 8%, Louls Post-Dispatch by Canada to close down her Trade Commissioner's office in Scotland. A Trade foner from one of the Empire countries is roughly equivalent to a consul -- a man whose job it is to represent his Government in commercial matters and promote business. -- so in ef- fect, by shutting the office Canada is saying that she just hasn't enough trade left with Scotland to justify the expense. Now this decision comes as a double hurt to Scotland. First, there is the sentimental side. If ever there was & Mother country to Canada, it's been Scotland. The last look at Canadian history, the most cursory glance at Canada today shows plainly how deep and strong are the links between us. But there is the second and more dangerous because less obvious hurt. The disappearance of Canadian trade gives us a hint of just how far we are being Londonized out of national existence. For, of course, the Canadian office in London It's when something like this happens that we see how Lon- donisation works, as it were, at two levels. There is the obvious surface level that comes in the train of Scottish transport of all kinds are run from London, Scottish business firms are administered from the South, The second subterranean level isn't so plain, though we are find- out more of its undermining ramifications as time goes on. In this Canadian affair, for instance, we discover that what was once a strong healthy trade between two countries has been diverted by way of a third -- so effectively diverted that one of the original pair can be " Kir 3 overseas trade is not, of course, the only 4 that is being Londonised in is: way. Financial decisions of many kinds It's a sad business, this decision | nationalization -- Scottish airlines, | gow Canada Puts Up the Shutters (The Bulletin, 'Glasgow, Scotland) which would once have been taken in Edinburgh or Glasgow are now being taken in the South. Business- es can scarcely be started or ex- panded, we can't get new commer- cial buildings -- let alone houses on any big scale -- without London's Say -50. A solution must surely be found before what little is left of our in- dependent trade disappears. Scot- land must get back the right to conduct its own business as it used to do, so that decisions can be made promptly at Scottish desks. Simple Solution There's a simple enough solution, goodness knows. And yet we have Mr. Hector McNeil protesting that the mere idea of a Royal Commis- sion = into self-government raises problems so complex that really, they couldn't think of it. And besides, he goes on, what more do we want -- haven't we been granted the Catto Committee to inquire whether an inquiry: into the economic set-up is re neces- sary? But how far can the Catto Com- mittee take us in dealing with this sort of problem? It is concerned only with strictly economic ques- tions. The question whether trade between Scotland and Canada is managed through London or Glas- is an economic one in 6 one sense, but it is a political one too. For jt raises the question whether, in the world as it now is, Scots can | g300 ever control their own business af- fairs In the old way again unless they have some sort of political gov- ernment of their own. It is because this question is really a new one that the Covenant movement is so strong and needs to be taken seriously. It's' surely not much to ask that the Cabinet 1d wrench their minds for a few minutes from considering self- government for Nigeria and Jamai- ca and other far-flung jewels of the Commonwealth and think about us. Really think. Before any more offices put up the shutters. e Readers Views SCOTTISH NATIONALISM The Editor, The Times-Gazette, Sir: In your issue of the 10th in- stant you have an editorial on the "Scottish Nationalist Aims" and it certainly. calls for comment, This organisation called the Scot- tish Convention has met on sever- al occasions in Edinburgh. The members have been drawn from all walks of life in Scotland, and ap- parently support various political parties, Their document is designa- ted, "The National A Covenant." Surely no enlightened Scotchman can be forgiven who confounds the National Covenant of 1638 with this so-called modern or Neo-Covenant. To the lovers of the "Old Scotch Worthies," the using of such a sa- cred name of National Covenant is repugnant. especially when used by any political association. Those so- called Nationalists aims are abso- lutely alien to those who subscribed to the only true Scottish National Covenant in Greyfriars Church, Edinburgh. Is the unwarranted use of the og of Use so-alled Xai» ionalists for purpose e- fining their elusive meaning to the true National OCovenant--so that the unwary may be taken in by it? They certainly have adopted a cun- ning and subtle appeal. About a year ago this so-called Scottish Convention's mewly ap- pointed 'Shadow Cabinet' went to Church in Abington, Lanarkshire, on what is called "a gloomy Scottish Sabbath" to dedicate their cause, and afterwards went into confer- giice in 3 106] hotel Sor ne rest Of the day discussing plans for self- government. It is obvious that the people of Scotland cannot expect from the leaders of this Neo-Ooven- ant the respect or regard which our forefathers gave to this day. We are conscious of the fact that this may be called a narrow and artifi- cial viewpoint. But some of us at least without apology candidly eon- fess ourselves of this 8cot- tish gloom, and this Scottish Sab- bath, and like the good James Barr, Member of Parliament for the Coatbridge Division in Bcotland, we have to confess that "We never knew that we had been dwelling so long under a cloud, or had been so long in bondage" We certainly have not suffered from it and neither did Scotland in the past when she observed. this law. This new document called the National Covenant sets forth the desire for a measure of what is called devolution. It is significant that there have not yet been any authentic statistics available to show whether Scotland fares badly or favourably from an economie point of view by her union to Eng- land, or what the situation would be if Scotland had a form of self- BERLE government or Home Rule. It would be interesting to know what a thorough inquiry into the mat- ter would reveal, 'This so-called Nationalists propa- ganda would give the impression that almost all of the people of Scotland are whole-heartedly sup- porting this Oovenant. However, ther? is an intelligent section of the people who do not favour this movement at all; but look upon it with suspicion. The reason why a great number are suspicious of this demand for Hone Rule is that they do not like the look of it, and they do not like some of the sponsors (because having 'been taught to be lovers. of good causes and things, they have also been taught to be haters of bad causes and evil things). They are now satisfied, and #0 are great numbers of Scotchmen throughout the British Common~ wealth of Nations, with the liber- ties and connections * with the Throne of Great Britain based on its principles and constitutions, and we see a danger to-the succession to the. Throne if any interference is made to the Union of the two King- doms of 1707, Our fear is supported by the fact that some of those so-called Neo- Covenanters during a visit to the United States, sought the help of Colonel Robert MoCormiok for their cause. This Colonel Robert MoCormiock of Chicago is the con- troller of a propaganda for long notoriously hi to the British Constitution and Monarchy, He is the same type as Leo Carroll, the multi-millionaire, who succeeded in putting an end to thé Lease-Lend in order to embarrass the British government. : With regard to the history of Scotland In the last 160 years it is interesting to note that it was not the English who were causes of the Highland clearances and evictions. Those of us who are descendants of those evictions only know the story too well. It certainly was not | the English who introduced the in- famous Munro Educational Act into Sootland; it was certainly not the English who undercut our good Scotch workingmen's standard of living in the south-west of Scotland, and it was certainly not the Eng- lish Law Courts that endeavoured to take away the rights and prop- erty of the Church which (especial- ly in the Highlands and Islands) ministers to the spiritual welfare of those people;--that Church -- by the way--whose sons practically filled the ranks of all regiments in the PFifty-First Highland Division and whose sons also helped to man the warships, cruisers, mine-sweep- ers, convoys, and other auxiliary crafts during those last two terri- ble wars. The enemy Totalitarian- ism which is dressed up in shirts of different hues and colours, eg. Communism and Fascism, seeks to sow the seeds of disintegration and Mac's Musings In the world of today It seems as if Russia Is calling the tune to Which all free nations Have to dance, and for Which they pay the piper. It seems to suit the Diabolical purposes Of Soviet Russia to Keep the world in a State of uneasy peace, Rather than of all-out war, But at the same time To keep hanging over The heads of the democracies The sword of fear that The day may soon come when An all-out aggression Will be launched. Both the Russian army And the secret police Which keep the army Loyal to the dictators Are essential to the Hot war of nerves waged With sufficient heat to Make the rest of the World a hot griddle. Russia hopes that the Heat of the war of nerves Will wither and destroy What is left of the Free economics of the world And while Russia maintains That type of policy, All that we can do is ~~ PORTRAITS By James J. Metcalfe Key to the City AY 3 T= mayors of America , . . Are always giving keys...That sym. bolize a welcome to . . . Their own communities . . . And that is very good of them . . . And it is quite unique . . . And flowery are all the words . .. The mayors like to speak . . . It is @ great tradition in . .. The city and the town . . . And in our democratic land . .. It is a sort of crown . . . We do not take the titles of . . . The noble ranks there are . . . But now and then we do promote . . .\ Some person as a star . . . And that is when the gentleman bee Or lady plays the pars... That earns our recognition true « « « And wins the public's hears. Copr., 1951, Field Enterprises, Inc. AM rights reserved. Solina Group Attend Young People's Banquet GLADYS YELLOWLEES Correspondent Solina, April 24 -- Murray and Donna Vice, Jean Montgomery, Olive Crydérman, Pearl Leach, Gladys Yellowlees, Bruce Taylor, Harvey Yellowlees, Donald Taylor To go on preparing For whatever may come. 'The only hope of the Free nations lies in Proving by production And by self-control That we can provide The essentials for Both war and peace, And that we stand unafraid To meet any threat That may be thrust Upon us. McMaster Hikes Fees Hamilton, April 28--(CP)--Stu- dents at McMaster University will have to pay and extra $26.00 in tuition fees for the next session starting in September. W. N. Paterson, Bursar, said that the university had been forced be- cause of a "terrific deficit" to raise the fees at least $26.00. A further increase is possible. Fees at the university have been changed as follows: Arts courses, from $239 to $265; arts courses with minor lab work--geography, Econ- omics, for example--from $240 to $276; science courses, from $274 to In 1846-47 fees at McMaster in the arts courses were $182.50, One new course now costs $265. Mr. Paterson sald that the uni- versity this year operated at a defi- cit of 10 per cent of its expenditures, In 1951-52 this deficit would reach 18 per cent of expenditure, he said. ® 40 Years Ago The Canadian Pacific Railway announced that it intends to build a new line to be connected with Osh- awa, with work to start at once. Board of Education orders a dis- infection of the public: schools in an effort to check an outbreak of Scarlet Fever. The Odd Fellows of Oshawa held a great celebration and street par- ade in honor of the 92nd anniver- sary of the Order. A mass meeting of citizens de- cided to launch a campaign for the building of a Children's Shelter in Oshawa. first class minstrel show with a caste of local people. disorder for its evil purpose, and we should be on our guard continually against this. 'We honour our English compatri- ots for thelr valour, fighting quali- ties, fair play, and above all their honour. Therefore, we would not like to see any breakaway from the ties that bind us. Mr. Churehill, in writing to Mr. Duff Cooper, at the beginning of the last war had this to say: "We are so few, the ene- mies so many, the cause so great that we cannot afford to weaken each other in any way." Should that not be our attitude especially in these days as members of the British Commonwealth of Nations to the land of our birth? In con- cluding we would like to say to our English friends and compatriots in the words of one of old, "let there be no strife I pray thee, between me and thee for we be brethren." DONALD McP. POLSON Oshawa, Ontario. April 27, 1951. in Mew York 400 ROOMS--400 BATHS Free radio in every room, Television available. Aire Conditioned Cocktail Lounge and Restaurant. Fireproof Garage. From $3.50 Single $5.00 Double HOTEL GAD President St. + JUST WEST OF B WAY Oshawa YM.C.A. presented a Be our guest! | and Billie Harris attended the ban- quet at Tyrone Church, Saturday evening. This event opened the pring convention of the Oshawa 2resbytery Young Peoples' Unions. Rev. D. Lute of Tyrone, welcomed che young people as they assembled in the church auditorium, at this time, also Ross Metcalf led in sev- eral rousing songs. The missionary flag was presented by Francis Jose of Newcastle, to the Y.P.U, which had contributed the greatest amount toward Mis- sions Simcoe Street United Church Young Peoples' Union, Osh- awa. Misses Glenna Wilson and June Umphries of Simcoe Street YP.U. presented a brief worship service after which Rev. A, E, Eus- tace of Orono, the first of his in- spiring addresses on the Conven- tion theme, "Choosing Our World." Everyone then gathered at the hall for an hour of games capably supervised by Miss Rena Mutton of Trinty United Church Y.P. Union, Bowmanville. Special Services The services on Sunday morning and evening again featured Rev. Eustace as speaker, continuing with remarks on the theme. Much ap- preciated selections were contribut- ed by Trinity male guartette, Bow- manville, composed of Roland Coombes, Ken Hockin, Ivan Wool- ley and Ted Ott. Mr. Bill Werry of Kedron, retiring president, assisted in the pulpit at the morning ser- vice while Harvey Yellowlees, new- ly-elected president, assisted in the evening. At the afternoon session, Brooklin Y.P.U. members, Verna Sonley, Ray Hodson and John Medland, pre- sented the worship service, 'whioh was based on thoughts about Hol- man Hunt's picture 'The Light of the World." The discussion groups were Christian Fellowship, led by Rev. F..J. Whiteley; Christian Mis- sions, led by Rev. R. J. Scott; Christian Citizenship, ied by Rev. D. Lute; Christian Culture, led by Rev. C. W, Hutton. Interesting re- ports were given by a representa- tive from each group. Officer Installed 'At the evening service Rev. Bus- tace conducted the installation of lomteidh 9 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 37 KING ST. EAST Gordon W. Riehl, C.A. LJ Shane IIR the newly-elected officers and Miss Helen Van Camp of Oshawa, con- ducted a most effective candlelight service, bringing to a fitting conclu- sion, another pleasant, profitable and successful event for all those attending. Missionary program on Sunday afternoon was in charge of Missions convenor Mrs. Tom Baker who read a story and Patsy Davis played a piano solo. Mr. A. L. Pascoe and Rev. G. Em- attended the Presbytery meet- ng at Brooklin on Wednesday. The Yo People meet on Mon- day nigh! with the President Bruce Taylor in the chair. The devotional topic was presented by Jean Mont- gomery on "Neighborliness." The scripture passages were read by Pearl Leach. "Choosing Your Friends," was the subject of an in- teresting paper prepared by Mrs. E. R. Taylor and read by Gladys Yellowlees. A contest was conducted by Bruce Taylor. ) Several men from here are assist ing with the excavation for the new manse at Hampton. Work is mak- ing favorable progress. WESTERN PIONEER Calgary--(CP)--Josiah Hallman, native of Waterloo County, Ont., who was one of the early ranchers in Alberta, celebrated his 88th birthday here. Hallman's oldest great-granddaughter now is at- lshding the University of Califor- nia, Fight CANCER Make olf cheques able to Cenedion Can- cer 'Soe e send our donation te Treasurer, r. Morton, P.0. Box 57, Oshawa. ye MUST BE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BOOKS RENEWED Renewal of books is Act Promptly. sent to you promptly. EMPLOYERS |--Please send all unemployment insurance books for 1950-51 and previous years immediately to the National Employment Office with which you deal, unless renewal arrange- ments have already been made. They must be exchanged for new books. Before sending in your 1950-51 insurance books, make note of the date to which stamps are affixed, so as to avoid duplication in the new books: your employees and to the Commission. Please TO THE INSURED WORKER!I--Have you an insurance book in your possession? 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