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Authorized ss Second Class Matter, Post Office Dapartment, Ottawa, ' DAILY AVERAGE CIRCULATION for APRIL 10,591 SATURDAY, MAY 26, 1951 The Tim the C A Pap a1, War Pension Means Test A debate of the utmost importance to Canadian war disability pensioners and widows of deceased members of the forces is going on in Ottawa before the parliamentary committee on veteran legislation. It is cen- tred around a government bill which, on ac- count of increased living costs, would pro- vide a supplementary allowance for disability and widow pensioners where theré is proof of need. It is natural that this legislation, which is a wide departure from all former pension principles, should be vehemently op- posed by the Canadian Legion and other rep- resentative veteran groups. The veteran groups take the position, and rightly so, that this new legislation is equiva- lent to imposing a means' test on war pen- sioners, the kind of thing which has proven so abhorent in the case of old age pension- ers. The present pension rates are very far out of line with the cost of living, and the only fair and equitable way in which the government can deal with this situation is to grant an increase in the basic pension rates to bring them up to something like parity with present-day living costs. We are satisfied that the people of Canada, who in the main protested against the means' test in old age pensions, would not give their support to the proposal to establish this kind of test for war pensions and widows who 'are on pension. These pensions are a matter of right, and not of charity, and they should be paid at a scale which would enable their recipients to maintain a decent standard of living. Whom the Gods Destroy A despatch from Korea by a Reuters' war correspondent makes one wonder what is happening to human reason in these days of modern war. It is a story of a new and diabolical weapon which has been devised by the United Nations forces, a new type of flame thrower, in which the correspondent glories. Describing it and its effect, this is what he writes: : "The flames roared 200 feet into the air and enveloped 100 square yards. A great cloud of smoke rolled over the area. No sign ofgthe Chinese remained on the devastated patch of ground. . . . Blast alone is understood to be in- stantaneously fatal within the wide range of the explosion. Penetrating splashes of fiery, sticky substance cause death in agony for anyone within reach. The great burst of flame also absorbs all oxygen in the air for many yards around, suffocat- ing other victims." What has happened to humanity that it should devote its talents to the development of such hideous weapons as this new type of flame thrower. One is reminded of the lines of Longfellow, "Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad. We appreciate that war is no namby-pam- by game. It is a case either of kill or be killed, and the maxim of the survival of the fittest, scientifically as well as physically, has full sway. That was the theory behind the development of the atom bomb. It has also been applied to this new weapon. Such things may be necessary to preserve the free world which we prize, but one fears for the future of mankind when human ingen- uity concentrates so much of its effort to the creation of horrible weapons for the destruc- tion of human life. : Canada's Trade Position Several times within the past year we have, in these columns called attention to a gradual, but steady worsening position in Canada's international trade. That these warnings were justified is shown by the balance sheet on international accounts for 1950, in which Canada had a trade deficit of $316,000,000. To this extent, Canada has been living beyond her means, spending more money for imported goods and services than she has in for goods and services ex- ported. . This change in Canada's trading position 'seems to have been accepted with com- placency in government circles in Ottawa. We have not seen any indication of concern over it, in spite of the fact that this was the first year since the period from 1927 to 1933 in which there has been an adverse trade balance. All Canadians can well remember what happened in the thirties, during that period of living beyond our means so far as international trade was concerned. There are indications that 1951 'will have even a worse showing than 1950. Last year, the adverse balance of trade with the United States dropped to a low figure--only $47,- 000,000. For the first three months of this year alone, the adverse balance with the United States was $186,000,000, almost four times what it was for the whole of 1950. And as a result of this worsening trade position with the United States, Canada's merchan- dise trade with all countries should a deficit of $166,000,000 in the first quarter of 1951. This is a situation which cannot continue indefinitely without grave consequences to the Canadian economy. Since October last, Canada's official exchange reserves have de- clined by $174,000,000, after a previous period of steady growth. It may be, that as a result of the tariff concessions secured at the recent Torquay conference, there may be some improvement in the situation. But this will require a concentrated effort to build up exports, and as great an effort to live within our means so far as imports are concerned. Editorial Notes It is now approaching the time to acquire a summer tan, but be careful not to try to acquire it all in one day. + * + The law prohibits the sale of brook or speckled trout. But to the ardent fishermen, they are far too precious to sell. + * RA In a milk war in Brooklyn, N.Y., some dealers have cut the price to six cents a quart. That is one kind of war that we would welcome right here. $ + Now the family man can just sit back and watch the flowers and vegetables grow in the garden, providing the weeds do not beat them to it. * + There is a great shortage of trained en- gineers and scientists in Canada's mineral industry. Surely this provides wonderful openings for our bright young men. : + + * Sixteen countries, other than the United States and South Korea, have 50,000 men in the Korean battle-line. That makes it more than ever a United Nations undertaking. \ + + % Oshawa's parks and playgrounds provided a splendid celebration of Victoria Day for the young folks, and the mass firework displays were well-organized and kept the children off the streets. o Other Editors' Views o NOT NEEDED YET (Lethbridge Herald) *National registration, although very valuable in a time of emergency, is not needed now. To register manpower at the present time would but be a needless expense, a wasteful chore, and an unnecessary return to wartime regimentation. Those who advocate .it apparently do not think that the Dominion Bureau of Statistics and the Deparment of Labor are doing, an adequate job of appraising the current manpower situation. In our opinion, both departments are doing a creditable job; certainly a good encugh one to make the onerous task of registering manpower unwarranted at this time. * * # * * SHIFTING POPULATION (Lethbridge Herald) One thing the census is almost certain to show is that British Columbia and Alberta have run away from Saskatchewan and Manitoba in the population race during the last 10-year period. British Columbia has displaced Saskatchewan from first place, and Al- berta has climbed above the big wheat province which led the way in 1941. eo A Bit of Verse ® WHERE IT WAS SERE Where it were sere and stone And birds of spring had flown, Now it is green and best « And feathered voyagers rest. Where heart lived strait and lone And wind was teasing bone, Now they wing blithe and blest To frill their furry nest. « Like arrows thrown in flight Across the day and night, Aimed at the target spring They came, and now they sing, ~~EDWARD HUDIBURG eo A Bible Thought e Martin Luther said: "If I fail to spend two hours in prayer each morning the devil gets the victory 'through the day." His motto was, "He that has prayed well has studied well." : "Above all taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked . . . praying always with all prayer and sup- plication i the Spirit." (Eph. 5:16, 18.) Swarming AYE en WS 1 --Alexander, in The Philadelphia Bulletin Looking Around The World By DEWITT MACKENZIE Associated Press News Analyst The 'Anglo-Iranian oil dispute remains a dangerous threat to in- ternational peace though it still is possible to say guardedly that it is susceptible of compromise. This controversy revolves about the Tehran government's sensa- tional nationalization of the huge petroleum concern, over the pro- tests of Britain which owns the majority of stocks. Britain long has operated this oil field and is dependent on the oil to maintain herwsvital Middle Eastern position. The United States also is concern- ed, and to a less degree, So are other western powers. Naturally Britain is fearful that this Iranian oil may slip away from her, especially since the Iranians themselves are incapable of work- ing the field, This raises the dang- er of neighboring Russia stepping in, since she long has had a yearn- ing eye on this wealth of oil, as well as on a warm-water port on the Persian Gulf. The current posi- tion of thumbnail is this: 1. The Tehran government last Thursday fixed a seven-day dead- line (in effect an ultimatum) for the petroleum concern to start conversations on ways and means of turning the company over to the Iranian government. 2. Yesterday, Iran's aged premier, Mohammed Mossadegh declared that ¥ran will "fight to the end" to carry out the nationalization, And he wept as he said it. 3. Britain announced she was sending her tough 16th Parachute Brigade to the Island of Cyprus, within easy striking distance of Iran. 4. State Secretary Dean Acheson has appealed to Britain and Iran to sit down at a conference table and work out a peaceful settlement. 5. Thus far Iran has rejected all proposals for settlement by arbitra- tion. This brings us to the question of what Britain is justified in do- ing to maintain her position. Would she, for example, be war- ranted in sending military forces into Iran to protect these great oil interests? Britain does not question the right of any government to na- tionalize commercial concerns. However, London does maintain that under the contract the Iran- ian government in effect agreed not to exercise emy such nation- alization rights. A widespread feeling in Britain seems to be summed up accurately by Anthony Eden, deputy Con- servative leader, who said that the country has been "pushed around a little too much of late." He sald that International obligations are being flouted in Iran, and added: "Giving away just international rights doesn't win peace. That is appeasement at its worst, It is bad for us and bad for other countries, and it is bad for peace." Well, assuming that this pect Britain to do? At this writ- ing well-informed sources lean to is | sound argument, what may we ex-' Europe Air Defence Found Inadequate Paris, May 26 (AP) -- Western Europe's air defences need a lot of improving before they could beat off an invader, military chieftains have learned. Their lesson came in "Exercise Umbrella," the first test of air forces assigned by the Atlantic Pact nations to the command of Gen, Dwight D, Eisenhower. The three-day exercise, biggest held in the west since the war, closed Friday night. « It involved fighter and bomber forces of six nations -- Britain, United States, France, Belgium, The Netherlands and Denmark. Exercise Umbrella was a test of the ability of fighter aircraft of the six countries to work together in fending off bomber attacks. Five hundred planes took part, ® 40 Years Ago William Lauchland, one of the founders of the Robson Leather Company, passed away in his 80th year. R. R. Mowbray of Kinsale was nominated as the Liberal candidate in the coming provincial election. The Alexandra Park track record was broken at the May 24 racing meet, by Bushnell King, who went the mile in 2.14!¢ minutes. Oshawa Children's Aid Society, bought the property at the corner of King Street West and Burk Street for use as a children's shel- ter, at a price of $4,000. Oshawa churches combined in ob- servance of Temperance Sunday, with a mass meeting in the YM.C.A. an added feature. i CUT RED TAPE Washington, May 26--(AP)--The government Friday relieved about 100,000 small retail stores, including many hardware stores, from filing detailed pricing charts under the retailers' ceiling price regulation. the belief that while Britain means business, she isn't likely to take military action unless the lives of British nationals or the oil prop- erties are threatened. + That is to say, if the Iranian government is capable of main- taining order, Britain may be ex- pected to hold her hand. However, there is danger of extremists--in- flamed by Red agents -- getting control and precipitating a revolt. That might bring British troops into action. This is a moment of watchful waiting, but it is justifiable to re- peat that Britain appears to mean business. And it is a grave crisis, Monteith ¥ CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 37 KING ST. EAST * Gordon W. Riehl, CA. 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So many folks have been Given a false sense Of values by the spiral Of steady wage increases, Cost-of-living bonuses And other additions To the family income That in spite of the Higher living costs, People are spending their Money more freely than They ever did before, It seems to be natural For folks to prefer Having a spending spree To tightening their belts, Doing without things Not absolutely necessary In order to co-operate In an effort to relieve The pressure on supplies Which is the root cause Of higher living costs. If the buying public Would wage a campaign Of organized resistance To the higher prices, And instead of buying Regardless of prices, Would get along on the Bare necessities of life For a substantial period, They could do much to Lick the inflation threat And bring down living costs. e Readers Views TRIBUTE TO ARTHUR SHULTZ The Editor of The Times-Gazette. Sir: Much is being said these days about unionism and its ever increasing influence on millions of people, particularly its influence on the millions of working people who do the world's work. I have always been well received by The Times-Gazette and seek your indulgence for this letter's publication, being moved to writing again upon seeing "Art" Shultz' photo on the front page of 'Tues- day's edition. There are numerous things I am very proud of, not the least of these has been the privilege of as- sociation in the labour movement with a man of refinement such as Arthur G. Shultz has proved to be. To say that time spent in his com- pany has not been an inspiration to me would be an understatément of fact. Part of my pride of association has come from my discovery to be one of the most efficient Financial Secretaries in the United Auto Workers Circuit and his constant endeavor to better living condi- tions for unionists here in Oshawa and indirectly the some 60,000 uni- ted Auto Workers across Canada where he is very well and favorably known, I do feel is worthy of men- tion in this column. Personally speaking few - Union members wish him the best success with more sincerity than I on his recent promotion to a higher field of endeavor in the realm of the U.AW. in Canada. In closing may I pardonably sug- gest to the thousands of Union sisters and Brothers in Oshawa and District to whom he has lent a helping hand--do we stop long enough only on occasion of this kind to reall appreciate Art Shultz's kind of dynamic leader- ship and the courtesies he daily, for over thirteen years, has extended to us. Thanking you for the space in your newspaper. JOHN M. BLACK, 106 Albert Street, Oshawa, May 24, 1951. TO HEAR PROPOSALS Ottawa, May 26 (CP)--Recom- mendations of the national advisory council on manpower will be sub- mitted to cabinet this week, Labor Minister Gregg told the Commons Friday. The minister said he now is studying a report on last week's meetings of the council, which re- commended against a national re- gistration of manpower at this time but urged the government to make plans for taking one on short no- tice in the event of an "emergency." 7s 7 SLES #4 PORTRAITS By James J. Metcalfe Phone Book T= telephone directory . . . Is such a useful thing . .. Not just to call a number and-. . . To listen to it ring . .. Not just to dial and to hear . . . What other people say . . . Or tune in on a record that . . . Will tell the time of day . .. But also when you want to write . . . Without the need to guess . . . At someone's pluce of business or... A residence dress . . . And when you want to buy or sell . , . Without much energy . .. Or when you have to summon help . . . In some emergency . . . The phone book is an index ...Th service and . . . The e more convenicnt things . . . The very best of friendliest of rings. Copr. 1951, Field Enterprises, Inc, All rights reserved. Moisture Conditions Said Satisfactory In Prairie Provinces Winnipeg, May 26 -- Prairie weather has been mostly on the cool side during the past week, with only scattered showers being re- ported in a few sections. Wild oats are prevalent in central and south- ern Manitoba, occasioning delay in seeding and even necessitating discing up of some early sown wheat for re-seeding. Threshing of last year's crop in sections involved in all three provinces is proceeding rapidly and should be completed by the end of the month, according to the weekly crop report of the De- partment of Agriculture of the Canadian National Railways. In southern Manitoba weather was cool with no rain, Seeding of all grains will be practically com- pleted by the middle of next week. Moisture conditions are generally satisfactory, although a few points would welcome early rains. Several areas report heavy wild oat growth, Early sown grain is up four inches. and prospects are generally good. Weather was cool and cloudy in northern Manitoba, with precipi- tation fairly general in the form of scattered showers. Approxi- mately 50 percent of the wheat and 30 percent of the coarse grain seeding is now completed. Early sown fields are also showing above ground here. There is still a small percentage of last year's crop to be harvested and this work is pro- ceeding as rapidly as possible, but generally seeding is taking prece- dence. Some harvested grains are drier and grading better than last fall, but others again are showing very poor grades. In southern and southegh¥ Sas- katchewan weather conditions have been warmer with only scattered showers reported. Wheat seeding is 75 percent completed and coarse gain seeding is well under way at most points, Moisture conditions generally are excellent at this time if prospects continue favorable. Weather generally improved in central Saskatchewan, with light to heavy showers falling at many points over the week-end. There is still considerable land too moist to permit seeding, and continued warm weather is required to en- able operations for seeding, At many points wheat seeding is 50 percent completed. Larger acreages L 4 are being sown to oats and barley owing to the lateness of the sea- son, In northeastern Saskatchewan, from Kamsack to Humboldt, ap- proximately 60 percent wheat, 20 percent oats and 25 percent barley have been sown. A few points in- dicate early sown crops now above ground. Harvesting of last year's crop has been completed at several points, but others will not finish harvesting for about another week, providing weather continues warm and dry. Weather in northern Sas- katchewan varied from cool with fairly heavy showers at some points to warm and clear more recently. Good progress is being made in harvesting last year's crop despite rains, with outturns being consid ered equal to or even better than those obtained last year. Some farmers around Arborfield claim they lost approximately 20 cents per bushel by not waiting until now to combine their crop. Many points report wheat seeding 75 percent and coarse grains 20 per cent completed. The end of the month should see most of the crop in the ground in this area, with Hojspure conditions being of the est. Progress is being made in the Calgary territory but both Calgary and Edmonton are considerably later than normal. In the Edmonton territory weather was fairly warm with cool nights, with fairly heavy rains in some districts causing further de- lay. Much of last year's crop has now been threshed. Wheat seeding is from 10 percent to 25 percent completed and is progressing rap- idly, but only small amounts of coarse grains have been seeded. In northeastern Alberta little land work has been done, but wheat seeding should be general this week-end. Apart from the lateness of the season, the outlook particularly "in respect to moisture conditions continues good. Seeding is progressing satisfac torily in the Peace River territory. Good headway has been made also in coarse grain seeding. Previous estimates of the Okan- agan fruit crop continue unvaried at this date. This indicates genere ally a better crop than last year. Do you run your money Lor does it You'll find the run you? right way to the right answer in "Personal Planning" -- the B of M's new booklet on how to cut down your money problems. 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