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ormioNs DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE EDITORIAL PAGE = FEATURES The Daily Times-Gazette USHAWA WHITBY THE USHAWA TIMES (Established 1871) THE WHITBY GAZE1'rs & CHRONICLM (Established 1863) y adian Press, the Ame:. association, the Untario The Times-Gagette 1s a member of 'Ihe Can. the Ci d Daily is 2p P A ers Yan ooh ites Pb ciati ana the Audit Bureau of Cire The ( d Press 13 vely entitled to the use for republication of all news despatches in the paper credited to it or io The Associated Press or Reuters, and also the local news published therein. All rights of special despatches herein are also reserved. A. R. ALLOWAY, F t and P T. L. WILSON, Vice-Fr t and M M. McINTYRE HOOD, Managing Editor. SUBSCRIPTION RATES ed by carrier in Ushawa, Whitby, Brooklin, Port Dues eo and Pickering, 30c per week. By mall out- side carrier delivery areas anywhere in Canada' and land r year; U.S $9.00 year. A big ang, 3100 pe Yaiter, Post Office Department tawa, Canada. DAILY AVERAGE CIRCULATION . for AUGUST 10,019 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25. 1951 Why the Delay? Citizens of Oshawa are frankly puzzled over the long delay in making progress with the erection of the new police station for Ushawa, 'and in having a start made on the new municipal administration building. In these days of steadily increasing building costs, delays in such projects are liable to be very expensive to the ratepayers of this city. The deldy in making progress with the police building is difficult to understand. The contract for its construction was let on March 5 of this year. On May 5 a start was made in clearing the site for its foundations. Some progress was made with the founda- tion walls, and it is understood that these have been completed. For the period of time which has elapsed, however, from the sign- ing of the contract with the builder, the amount of work done i: far from showing any desire to expedite the completion of the new police station, which is so urgently need- ed in Oshawa. So far as the new municipal administra- tion building is concerned, there seems to be 1 similar lack of drive and energy in getting ahead with it. The ratepayers voted in favor of it in December, 1949. It ,took nearly sighteen months to have plans completed so that estimates as to cost might be made. In May, it was found that the cost was to be considerably in excess of the amount of $375,000 which was voted by the ratepayers, but on May 18, the city council decided to go ahead with the building at an estimated cost of $562,000. Since then, nothing more has seen heard at council meetings with regard to putting its construction under way. Since this building is also an urgent necessity to the city of Oshawa, and continuec delay might have the result of increasing the cost of it still further, one might well ask what progress is being made towards having it started. The citizens of Oshawa appreciate the fact that Oshawa has a hard-working city coun- cil, and that its members are sincere and conscientious in the discharge of their duties. That makes it all the more difficult to under- stand why these two important civic pro- jects are being held up for so great a length of time. Reconciliation Too Late It is reported from London, England, that there: has been a reconciliation between Prime Minister Attlee and his chief op- ponent within his own party, Aneurin Bevan, former Minister of Health. Faced with a general election on October 25, these two Socialist leaders, one the chief of the moder- ate wing of the party, and at present Prime Minister, and the other acknowledged head of the left wing group, have agreed to sink their differences and stand together during the election campaign. This election manoeuvre, however, will not deceive any of the electors of Britain into believing that the lamb and the lion have agreed to lie down together in a permanent bond of peace. The rift between them is too wide and deep to be bridged over by an elec- tion armistice. The people of Britain know only too well how grievous are the differ- ences between Attlee and the left wing group led by Bevan. It is not going to make them take any more kindly to the Socialist cam- paign manifesto to know that those who write it do so with their tongues in their cheeks, knowing that it has bgen prepared for election consumption only. In actuality, the viewpoints of Attlee and Bevan are as far apart as the poles. Bevan leans far to the left, is an out-and-out Socialist who is believed to be highly favor- able to the Russian viewpoint on world af- fairs, That may be one of the reasons for his opp#sition to Britain's rearmament pro- gram, on which he parted company with the government. It is-hard to believe that he has now swallowed his former objections to the government's policies to such an extent as to sponsor them in company with Attlee. ~ Sq far as the British electors are concern- ud, the reconciliation Has come too late. The wk 1 » "sibly this is another propaganda attempt at battle between Attlee and Bevan has been out in the open too long, and has been waged with too much bitterness, for an eleventh hour repentance to carry much weight with the large fiumber of unattached electors who will decide the issues on October 25. Murdering of Names The other day we were listening to a radio | station in Buffalo making a broadcast of news. We were horrified to hear the name of the Duke of Gloucester pronounced "Gl- ouch-ester," and that of the Duke of Edin- burgh given as '*'Edinburg",. with a 'hard final letter "g". With. so many Canadian people, both adults and children, listening to this station, it is unfortunate that its announcers have not taken the trouble to learn the proper prounciation of the names of members of Britain's royal family. These are only two examples however, of incidents in which names of places and people are murdered by radio announcers. For instance an announcer from a Toronto station gave the worst rendi-. tion of the name of the township of Etobi- coke it has yet been our misfortune to hear. We might be persuaded to pardon these radio newscasters mis-pronouncing the names of places in Britain, because in so many cases the local pronunciation is far from being phonetic; indeed, one wonders sometimes why they are spoken as they are. But one would expect that in names in common use, such as those to which we have referred, the radio stations should be models of ac- curacy. " Not long ago, we made some comment about the necessity of teaching school chil- dren the proper use of English, pArticularly with reference to enunciation and pronun- ciation. All the work of the school teachers in this regard, however, might very well be lost by listening to radio announcers who age either too ignorant or careless to strive for absolute accuracy. Editorial Netes The people of Australia have voted against the outlawing of Communism in their coun- try. Apparently the people down there do not fully appreciate the menace of Com- munism to their way of life. +* +* * The Ontaris Legislature opened its special fall session yesterday. Most people are won- dering if this will be the last session before a general election. + Thirty-one deaths from violence occurred in Eastern Canada during the weekend. Thus the toll of traffic and drowning accidents continued at a rate which is far beyond what it would be if proper care were observed. + + * Opening the arbitration on police salaries in Oshawa to the public and allowing counsel representation to both parties, was a splen- did example of how matters of police admin- istration should be handled. * * + + LJ It is claimed that Russia will explode her first hydrogen bomb in July of 1952. Pos- frightening the free nations into submission to aggression. e Other. Editors' Views ea, LJ YOUNGER MEN NEEDED (Dutton Advance) We cannot expect that men past 60 will be able to continue active farm operations much longer. True, mechanization eliminated a lot of the hard physical labor of farming, hence helps older men continue working. But riding a tractor in rough weather or "choring" around a barn at 6 am. on a cold winter morning are not jobs for those who are getting on Far 'more younger people are needed by Canadian agriculture. SEX PROBLEM (Peterborough Examiher) We, make no plea for indulgent treatment of sexual offenders -- only for a humane and sensible treatment of them which may reduce the number of crimes of this sort. When society has been outraged, society must take action against the offender; but society is not guilt- less when, by a conspiracy of silence on the matter of sexual perversion, and inadequate laws and penal provisions for dealing with it, thousands of men and women are condemned to acute mental suffering, and often to disgrace. We neglect thi. matter at our peril, and hapless children and women pay the price of our neglect. ® A Bit of Verse o TO AUTUMN O Autumn, laden with fruit, and stained With the blood of the grape, pass not, but sit Beneath my shady roof; there thou may'st rest And time thy jolly voice to my fresh pipe, And all the daughters of the year shall dance! Sing now the lusty song of fruits and flowers. ~ --WILLIAM BLAKE e A Bible Thought e If I ask Him to receive me Will He say me nay? "Not 'til earth and not 'til heaven Passaway." --J. M. Neale. Jesus said, "Him that cometh to: Me' I will in no ions change. Copr. 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Sir:I am sure that the members of the Board of Education would secure great pleasure if it were possible for them to satisfy the wishes of each and every citizen of Oshawa. - Unfortunately in planning schools, the members are pelled to id hard facts, such as the distribution of present and future school popula- tion. They must also, in the in- terests of - economy, strive to achieve the fullest possible use of each bit of accommodation al- ready existing. Each new school built must be so placed as to as- sist in the 'solution of as many re- lated problems as possible, The Board members try to avoid undue hardship to any pupil, but they must keep efficiency and economy as the dominant factors in planning expansion, Now, let us review the situation in the eastern part of the city. When the Roxborough School was planned the picture Was entirely different trom what it is today. Annexation had not been mention- ed and no one had dreamed of the National Housing Act. A' school built in that area would not serve the new sub-divisions in the South East. It would not help in any way to relieve the already crowd- ed Harmony School and much less would it assist in relieving Rit- son, yet to reach its peak. On the other hand it would largely serve to cover tlw same territory now covered by King Street School, thus duplicating to some extent ac- commodation now in use. It is doubtful if the tax payers would appreciate having classrooms clos- ed at King Street School within a few" years. In the centre of the city two forces are at work tending, as time passes, to lessen the usefulness of school properties for ordinary pur- poses. ®ne of these is the taking over of "property for commercial purposes, and the second is the natural aging of school popula- tion. The families who own their homes in the central districts no longer are in the public school range, but have reached the Sec- ondary Schools. These processes are illustrated on an extreme scale in Toronto, where hundreds of classrooms in the central districts are useless. In a smaller way that can be seen in Oshawa at Centre Stree, Albert Street, and in due course they will appear at King Street, and perhaps at Mary Street. The Taylor Avenue site was chosen to relieve as many areas of The original site in this region was west of Wilson Road South and was reserved for the Board of Education by the Town Planning Commission. The Board consid- ered it rather close to Ritson, less than half a mile. It was also found that by going farther east they could relieve the situation at Har- mony, and thus take care of- some of the problems posed by annexa- tion, while at the same time pro- viding considerable relief for both King and Ritson when needed. At this point it should be explain- ed that the placing of sub-divisions is not within the jurisdiction of the Board of Education. The sites for these and the negotiations re- lated to them are within the power of the City Council and the Na- tional Housing Authority. They have a lot of problems in this connection. The Board of Educa- tion has merely to provide ac- commodation for the resulting school population. Now, in connection with the con- centration of senior classes at Centre Street, Ritson and South Simcoe, this process has . been going on in several cities where Intermediate Schools and Senior Public Schools are in operation. The Department of Zducation has this in mind in its regulation set- ting up of the Intermediate Divis- ion consisting of Grades 7, 8, 9, and 10. The purpose is to provide a more diversified programme for these children whose interests broaden to a great extent at this stage in their development. This need is recognized, and progress has been made in such cities as Ottawa, Toronto, Forest Hill, Hamilton, and Belleville, to name a few in Ontario. It is universal throughout other provinces of Canada, the United States, and has been advocated in Britain for the last thirty years. Great pro- gress has been made there with the application of the Act of 1944, The recommendations of the Hope Commission of, 1950 strongly sup- port it. The adoption of this prin- ciple can only come gradually and as circumstances permit. New schools cannot, in most cases, be built exclusively for this purpose. 'The' cost is too 'great by far. If this gradual trend toward the cre- ation of specialized courses for the senior pupils at 'the same time enables ihe Board to find the best temporary solution for avererowd. wise cast out." (John 6:37). " forced into small local and inade- w Readers' Views School Extension Views cil for their approval. prospective congestion as possible. | ing, and prevents it from: being] quate partial solutions® so much the better. In January, 1951, six schools were taken over by the City frem East Whitby. Each one of them was crowded to over-flowing. The solution to the problem will take some time and it will be costly. These people who came in require the same consideration as any oth- er portion of the population. Their inclusion in the city changes the whole picture of planning future expansion of school facilities. The Board of Education has no part in existing conditions, but is merely called upon to accept these prob- lems as they exist, and to find the most efficient and by all means the most economical solution for | them. In closing it is urged that the Board be given the support of all forget local aspirations and sec- Mac's Musings Much as the people of Canada have anticipated The visit to our shores of Princess Elizabeth And her sailor husband, We have a strong feeling That most of our people Would rather forego the Pleasure of seeing her At the present time, Su that she might stay In England beside her Father the King, who is Seriously ill. The duties of state which Fall on the shoulders Of the heir to the throne, Are important and the Visit to Canada was one Of such duties imposed Ont the youthful Princess, . But ties of blood are strong, And in a family united By bonds of affection As is the Royal family, We feel her place is At the side of her father. There are some sacrifices Demanded of our rulers, That are too great to Be justified by need, And to have Elizabeth Forsake her father to Visit the Canadian people Is one of these. So we are in strong Agreement with the idea That our Prime Minister Should tell the Princess That she should cancel Her visit to Canada For the present time, So that she can remain Where her heart must be, With her ailing father. FRENCH TERRITORY Tunisia on the north coast of Africa, extending south to the Sa- citizens who will be called upon to | been J French Mi | rate since 1881, INSIDE QUEEN'S PARK Toronto -- Premier Frost has made a smart move in appointing Major General Howard Kennedy as consultant to the Department of Lands and Forests. As readers of this space know it has been our opinion 'that Major General Kennedy was one man who could inspire full public confidence in the provincial forestry manage- ment, He has galned recognition not only as one of the best forestry men in Canada but in the world. And after his frank report fol lowing his Royal Commission study his integrity is respected univer- sally in the province. The test of the appointment will be how effectively General Ken- nedy functions, He can be merely a nominal appointee or he can really be taken advantage of. If the department really takes him into its councils, seeks his advice on policies and lets him have a strong voice in its administration his appointment could be the most | constructive move that has been | made on forestry since his own re- port of a few years ago. It was surprising to observers here that the premier was able to talk the General into accepting. In the past few years he-is re- Good Forestry Move ported to have built up a large consulting practice. As is well known he has been acting not only on this continent but in Europe and carried out a most important task for the United Nations there. His services are in wide demand, and even through he is carrying on his practice it must mean a real sacrifice to take on the provincial appointment. It will be interesting tQ_see what effect it has. In his report the general proposed some quite radi- cal practices. The government of course, doesn't have to adopt these. But nevertheless his advice could result in extensive improvement. And it is the one promising sign that fir the first time in years the public may get some real confi- dence in the administration of their forests. = As Mr. Frost said in announcing the appointment 85 out of every 100 acres of land in Ontario belongs to the people and 44 cents out of every U. S. dollar comding into the province is from forestry and al- lied products. It is important that such a vital factor be administered in the best interest and that the public should have confidence in that adminis- tration. New Housing Shows Slump Ottawa (CP)-- The Bureau of Statistics yesterday reported that both starts and completions of new housing units were down sharply in July compared with July last | year. tional aims. It requires two years | to plan and build a school in most places. The interim period Will | ment of Education through the In- Starts fell 40 per cent and com- pletions 28 per cent. It was the third successive month that fewer severely tax the patience of all of spector. When these are approved, homes were started, the July drop us. nd | The un-informed will tell you | the Board instructs its architect to | following reductions of 21 per cent that it can be done in half the | prepare final detailed plans a time. for their information, the | specifications. When thnse nia nn in June and 14 per cent in May. .! The decrease in completions was following is respectfully submitted. | proved by the Department tenders the first since March. The procedure is as follows: may be called, ana Lae Starts in the first seven months A. The proposal to build is first | amount required is approved for |Of the year were 15 per cent lower of all submitted by the Board to | Legislative Grant the Inspector, who calculates the the City probable cost.according to regula- | proached and asked to issue De- tions and then this is submitted | bentures. to the Department of Education| quires a year or more. purposes Council is again This, in most cases re- | The con- | and | than in the corresponding period of ap- last year, while competions up to |the end of July were moderately higher than a year earlier. Starts in the month numbered for approval. This being secured, | tractor is now ready to go ahead. |6123 compared with 10,245 a year the Board consults the City Coun-| He may have trouble with mater- | cil for approval of the Debenture |ial or labor, or both. He will do | The Ontario Municipal | well if he finishes in a year. Each | issues. Board is consulted by the Coun- B. The above steps completed, the Board secures an architect, who prepares sketch plans. These | must be submitted to the Depart- | | prior to building may T. R. McEWEN, | ago, bringing 'the seven - month total to 44,588 against 52,394. July completions totalled 4926 against 6853, and in the seven months or any of the steps mentioned as pymbered 43,620 against 42,821. take as|pwellings- under construction at much as two or three months to|the end of the month totalled 59,- complete. | 766 as against 67,097 last year. Starts in Ontario in July fell to Inspector of Public Schools | 2342 from 2936 a year ago. Com- ® 20 Years Ago Boy Scouts from all over On- tario assembled at Alexandra Park for the annual provincial scout jamboree. Samuel - J. Hennick, B.A, was called to the bar of Ontario in an Osgoode Hall ceremony, and will practice in Oshawa. The annual fall tournament of the Ontario Golf Association was played on the Oshawa course. Oshawa Transit Company ap- plied to the city council for a franchise to operate a bus service in the city. Mrs. Thomas Hoy, Oshawa's old- est resident, passed away at the age of 96. Four hundred citizens "signed a petition asking for a reduction in the number of city councillors from 15 to 10. ADMITS SHOT LESKO Windser (CP) -- The defence rested its case yesterday in the George Leska murder trial after the defendant admitted he shot Mike Lesko on June 7 and then turned the gun on himself. He said the shot fired at Lesko was in- tended to strike him in the legs. pletions in Ontario in July were lower at 1622 against 2687. . The new Bank of Nova Scotia __. The BANK of Building in Toronto, opened September 25, 1951. 0. September 25, 1951, The Bank of Nova Scotia officially opened the new home of the Bank's General Office and Main Toronto Branch in the Bank of Nova Scotia Building, King and Bay Streets, Toronto. Thus another chapter is written in the life | and growth of a nation. More than a story of! steel and stone, the new building is part of the vigorous life of the nation. It came into being through the ever-expanding demand for increased banking service by Canadians and through a busy city's need for many thousands of additional square feet of modern office space, It tells a story in form and substance, of confidence in Canada's future. Materially, the building is the third highest bank building in the British Empire and the most modern structure of its kind in Canada. Its 25 floors enclose 320,000 square feet of floor space, providing everything that is new in modern banking and commercial office accommodation. It is veritably a city within a city . . . a city that thousands of men and women will enter daily in the course of business. The new Bank of Nova Scotia Building means more than modern banking services and office accommodation. It is a magnificent symbol of Canada's progress. It is a building we invite you to visit when you are next in Toronto. dn. MAIN BANKING ROOM-- Functional perfection and architectural excellence combine to provide swift and efficient banking service, ° NOVA SCOTIA Your BNS Manager is a good man to know. In Oshawa he is A. H. Crockett. I Fa VAULTS -- 55.ton steel Sosre Such is 0 tribute to the security bu, iors alte in too the as this Son: low. atvast loval Aanve.