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@ THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE, Saturday, December §, 1088 Editorials Limited Whitby), The Daily Times. Nhitby 57 Simcoe d by Tim South, Oshawa, Ontario Simcoe-Rossland Corner Is Wide Enough For Tratfic City Council is going to take some ac- tion in widening a city street -- yet this paper cannot endorse the action in ques- tion. Instead of devoting time and money $0 settling some notable hazards, such as the Church-King Street intersection, it is proposed to widen the corner of Sim- coe Street North at Rossland Road. Any action along those lines is simply inviting a head-on collision which may see some persons killed. Whatever fig- ures may be quoted by traffic experts it is apparent to the average motorist that the intersection at that point is already wide enough. Ald. John Dyer has pointed out that the intersection, south of Rossland Road, is now 60 feet wide. There is room for a bus to park on the west side of the road, south-bound traffic to pass it in safety, a special lane for northbound traffic to turn west along Rossland and the straight- through northbound lane. Ideal? But, no! Oshawa drivers being what they are, a few -- pitifully few -- obey the painted signs and stick to the north- bound lane, sometimes to be stopped by the red light. The lights change and as they slowly accelerate one of the many infernal 'speedsters in the city comes tearing up the "left-turn only" lane in- tent on passing the traffic stream. Through luck only and a display of cau- tion on the part of the sign-obeying driv ers these lunatics have rot yet been steer- ed straight into the south-bound traffic. Just imagine the scene if a corner were sliced off the Northminster Church pro- perty and the same position existed on the north-side of the intersection. The lights would change and four lanes of traffic would charge at each other going headlong for the few yards available be- ore the roads narrow on either side of the intersection. ~ To anybody who uses that road consis- tently the new plan is ridiculous in the extreme. If anything the road should be narrowed there to force the traffic to cross the intersection in only two lines. "To facilitate the movement of traffic" is the somewhat ambiguous reason given for the proposed change. This movement would not-be facilitated in the slightest. Yet council wants to get on with that job immediately. Let it ig- nore given advice, but when the city am- bulance is heard on its way to that inter- section to deal with a head-on collision-- we would not like to be in some official shoes. Vote As You Like--But Vote On Monday of next week, the electors . of Oshawa will have the opportunity of exercising one of the great privileges of a free and democratic people, that of going to the polls and deciding, by their votes, who shall carry on their business as citi- zens during the next year. This is a great privilege, dearly bought down through the centuries by the blood of those who fought for freedom and self-government. It is a privilege which far toc many of our citizens of today do not oppreciate as they should, one which they ignore by staying away frem the polling booths on c¢lection day. It cannot be said that the record of Oshawa electors in the municipal eleec- tions of the past few years has been one of which they can be proud. The highest figure they have attained in going to the polls is 46 per cent, or less than half of those entitled to vote. Last year, the per- centage voting was well below that figure. That is not good enough for a city of the size and importance of Oshawa. It does not reflect the healthy interest in civic affairs that is essential to ensure sound and progressive municipal government. When more than half of those entitled to vote do not feel it worth while to play their part in the government of their city, it indicates a state of apathy and indif- ference that is nothing short of deplor- able. In spite of the fact that there is no contest for the mayoralty to draw out a substantial vote, there is no reason why the great majority of Oshawa electors should not vote on Monday next. Ample time is allowed, outside of normal working hours, for the process of voting. Few people are more than a few minutes dist- ance from the polling booth in their sub- divisions. All that is needed is a realiza- tion that ;the franchise is a privilege which imposes on each elector a corre- sponding duty, the duty of using it, and of voting in the municipal election. °* The business of the city is the personal business of every elector. The selection: of those who will carry on that business in 1954 is the personal responsibility of every elector. So, while the phrase is be- coming time-worn, and may have lost its effectiveness, once again we urge all our readers, "Vote as you like -- but vote next Monday." Put Christ Back Into Christmas The Junior Chamber of Commerce of Quebec City is to be congratulated on its campaign to return Christmas to its proper perspective. The group is out to have merchants reinstate the Christian theme in their Yuletide decorations, which is a step in the right direction. But perhaps the matter should be pressed even farther. As the festive season ap- proaches, perhaps all of us should do something to put Christ back into Christ- mas. Of recent years, Christmas observance has taken om an increasingly pagan out- look. The gaudy Christmas cards, expen- sive presents, and elaborate meals are a far cry from the rough simplicity that is so clearly depicted in the Biblical ae- count of the Birth of Jesus. We may grant that this is an occasion for great joy; but it can hardly be an excuse for excess. The Daily Times-Gazette AZETTE PUBLISHERS 57 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa The Daily MNmes-Gazette (Oshawa, Whi combining Oshawa Times( established 1871) iy ) Whitby 8 Port 0c per week, By mall earrier delivery areas by in ,» Ajax and Pickering, not over of Ontario) outside $12.00. Elsewhere $15.00 per year. DAILY AVERAGE NET PAID CIRCULATION FOR NOVEMBER 12,583 Basically, at Christmas, Christians everywhere seek to pay homage to the One who was born in a stable. The way to render that homage, in keeping with His lowly birth, must be simple. It should not be austere, to the extent that the joy is set aside, but it should be in keeping with the meekness and humility which was so paramount in His life. All too many of us enter into Christmas with a competitive spirit. We vie with one another to see who can give the better present in the traditional exchange. We rush a card into the mail to the person we have forgotten, and who has remembered us. The competitive spirit is so strong, that the real Christmas spirit is in danger of being lost. . It is time that we strive to put Christ back into Christmas! Other Editors' Views BACK TO LAW OF JUNGLE? (Ottawa Journal) Mr. Justice LeBel, of the Ontario Supreme Court, has deplored "the sickening increase in erie" in the province, "This," he added, "is an age of impatience, and we are getting away from the law of God and man, back to the law of the jungle." These are strong words, but few persons are in a better position than a judgc to observe the trend of the times, Bible Thoughts "Son of man, behold they of the house of Israel say, 'The vision that he seeth is for many days to come, and he prophesieth of the times that are afar off' Therefore say unto them, "Thus saith the Lord God; "There shall none of My words be prolonged any more, but the word which I have spoken shall be done," saith the Lord God'" (Ezek. 12:2728). Some day, perhaps sooner fhan most of us think; Christ will return, and God's judgments surely come to pass. THE INEVITABLE BALLOT DURING DECEMBER MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS --.. DONT po THIS / GALLUP POLL IN CANADA Great Majority Are Opposed To Stepped-Up Immigration By CANADIAN INSTITUTE Of PUBLIC OPINION Whatever the economic argu- Advocates of increased jmmigra tion policy ign be, the blunt fact is that public opinion in Can- ada is not convinced. Advocates of icreased immigra- tion will find a public "blind spot' in, the fact that today, just over half the voting-age population of Canada would not approve if the number of newcomers to Canada in 1954 was increased over the figure of 1953. '0 get an objective assessment of the state of public opinion to- wards immigration, the Canadian Institute of Public Opinion put this question to a miniature of the total voting population: "Would you approve or disap- rove if the Canadian Government increased the number of immi- grants coming into this eountry next year?" Here is the state of opinion on this important issue: Would disapprove Would approve Qualified No opinion creased immigration than favor- ¢ A 4 ing it. Geographically, the sharpest op- position was found in Quebec Provy ce, where 62 per cent of those people interviewed disapproved. The fact that there is an almost perennial labor shortage on Cana- dian farms, does not seem to af- fect the way Canada's farmers view this issue. Here is a com- parison of the "disapprove'" vote from farms, villages, towns and cities: Disapproving Farm areas 53 Under 10,000 population ai 10,000 to 100,000 population ..54 Over 100,000 population RR | | It will be seen that differences in attitude by various sizes of com- munity are very slight. Immigration figures for 1953 are not available, but in the calendar year 1952 Canada received 164,498 immigrants, a drop of 15 per cent from the previous year. However, in the same period, percentage of British immigrants increased con- siderably. Of total] immigrants in 1952 about 26 per cent were British immigrants from overseas compar- 00 ed with a British proportion of Qualified answers in the above table took two main avenues: "if they are British subjects," and "if there are enough jobs for them." The Institute analysed the na- tional vote by various population groups, and in only one group-- professional people, b own- ers and managers -- did it find that weight of opinion favored in- creased numbers of immigrants in 1954. In all geographic areas, age groups, different sizes of commun- ity, and even political parties, more people were found opposing in- about 16 per cent in 1951. Since the end of the war until the end of 1952 (calendar years 1946 through 1952) Canada took in a total of 789,278 immigrants, of whom 31 per cent were of Brit- ish origin. Present immigration policy of the Canadian Government is des- cribed in official literature as, in general, "to ensure the careful selection and permanent settement of as many immigrants as can be national economy." World Copyright Reserved. QUEEN'S PARK » Brighter Hopes In Liberal Sky By DON O'HEARN Special Correspondent to The Times-Gazeite TORONTO--Brightest hope in the Liberal sky recently is mention of Erie Taylor as a possible pro- vincial leader. _ If party officials are flying a kite in mentioning Mr. Taylor it is a good one. Although not much is known about him politically on his busi- ness and labor record, he is a re-- freshing new name in Liberal lea- dership considerations. | young and personable, he has proven to be the best concilia- tion boarc chairman the labor de- partment has been able to turn up. Although his interests had al- ways been on the management side of labor, in the conciliations he sarily so. For one thing he has bought another farm. And his ex- periences with his present group of supporters in the House haven't been too encouraging. There has been considerable di i MAC'S MUSINGS We have often wondered Why the Ontario Government Department of Travel and Publicity spent all its Money for advertising In the United Sates and In other countries with The idea of attracting Tourists from outside To visit this province. Now we note that this Policy is changing and That next year some of The advertising for Tourists will appear In Ontario newspapers, To invite our people To spend their holidays Touring their own province. This is a good move, Because there are all too Many people in Ontarie Who never think of the Beauty and splendor to Be found in the province, But who dash across to The United Sates to Spend all their holidays. We have in our province Some of the finest places In which to spend holidays, And yet we imagine here Are thousands of our readers Who have never visited The Lake of the Woods, Kenora or Thunder Bay, Or the Temagami region To which every year Thousands of Americans Come in search of the Ideal holiday haunts. It would be a good thing For our Ontario people, Were they to spend more Of their holidays seeking Out the beautiful and Attractive places that Are within easy reach Without leaving the province. SCHOOL SCANDAL MANSFIELD, England (CP)--A bottle of whisky was found in a 14-year-old girl's desk at a school in this Nottinghamshire town. Her father said she had sneaked the bottle from home to give drinks to classmates. trations and poor financial return of politics would have to be a saint among public servants. It may be he won't bother going after it. MR. ROBINETTE That their strong possibility of former years, John Robinette, has finally turned down the judgship that was offered him. But still no Yope is seen that he will turn to politics. Newspaper reports at the time he said no to the judgeship re- rted his annual income as be-- ween $50,000 and $100,000 a year. Any man that gave up that kind of money for the trials and frus Monteith & Monteith CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Gordon W. Riehl, C.A. Resident Partner 37 KING ST. EAST Dial 5-4662 has generally been well d by union representatives, and they have paid him some fine compli- ments publicly. MONEY FACTOR There vas talk some months ago of making him chairman of the Ontario labor relations board. It is understood he considered this but had to turn it down when the overnment wouldn't put up su icient money to make it attra tive. The same factor might enter into the Liberal post. And aside from this Mr. Taylor may have no in-- terests. He hasn't indicated his feeling one way or the other. But if he is interested he must be con- sidered a strong possibility. OLIVER OUT? : There has been some discussion as to Farquhar Oliver's interest in carrying on as provincial leader. Since Mr. Oliver sold his farm a few years ago and recently has been devoting his full time to the acting leadership it has been as- sumed that he definitely aspired reins once more. the part to the p say this isn't neces! But frien ¥ you're in a spot financially right now, with expenses like fuel, clothes for the children, and plans for the holidays ahead, think this over. You can borrow $50 to $1000 promptly on your own signature at HFC, One-day service. Then take wp to 24 months to repay on a plan that you select yourself, IT'S BUSINESSLIKE! IT'S MODERN! OUSEHOLD FINANCE 25th year la Canad €. N. Brook, énd floor, pb Monager Osh 85-1139 11Va Simeoe 3¢. South, OSHAWA, ONT. IN DAYS GONE BY 50 YEARS AGO The "'Oshawz Vindicator" of De- cember 4, 1903, printed the follow-- nuri t heemfwy £kqq z£7?7%%5% ruin the town in a foolish and fut; attempt to draw water from the northern mountains many miles distant, was no fault of his". G. H. Stolicker was appointed roadmaster and yard master of the Oshawa Railway Co. The ladies of the Christian Church held a fowl supper and so much food was left over that a sec- ond supper was held with admis- sion prices 15 cents or two for 25 cents. D. M. Tod set aside half of his large room, at the bakery, for an oyster room, where he was glad to sha anyone wanting a nice oyster stew. The Thirty Club held its annual supper with 'a magnificent spread, at the Oshawa House!' John King of Raglan was killed by a train while walking on the R tracks. \ The Oshawa Circle Number 11 of the Canadian Order of Home Cir cles, held its annual meeting in the Music Hall, and was guest to To~ ronto Circle Number $57. Robert McLaughlin gave an imprompta program until the visitors arrived. William Rundle was elected to office in the Ontario Division of Sons of Temperance. A local store advertised white fox fur s sels of stoles and muffs for $11 The following notice a in the Vindicator: "A num i : zens appear to have forgotten that = all balances of taxes became due on November 1st. If not paid at | once, these will be collnot~ ~~' a | law directs. The town needs the | money. P. H. Punshon, collector." | OTTAWA REPORT Resist Cuts In Vets' Allowances By PATRIC NICHOLSON Special Correspondent to The Times-Gazette OTTAWA -- Two Conservative members of Parliament who are themselves distingished veterans, have detected and halted a govern- ment step to whittle down the weekly pittance allowed to a large class of burnt-out-veterans. General George Pearkes, VC (representing Esquimalt-Saanich) and Col. A. J. Brooks (representing Royal, N.B.) appear to have jumped to the aid of these vets even more rapidly than the normally alert Canadian Legion. By special act of Parliament, these vets who are judged to have been prematurely aged by their war service are entitled in effect to draw their old age pensi 10 . that of the vet whose health has been wrecked cannot be solved by © rigid definition, Every case is dif ferent, and each of these men de- serve sympathetic treatment, which if it errs should err on the side of generosity rather than of meanness. The act allows consid- erable latitude under many sec- tions, and it would be against the intention of Parliament to penalize financially those whose skills and health do permit what is essentially casual work at useful tasks. This subject is now under active review here. Thanks to the alert- ness of Gen. Pearkes and Col. Brooks, every burnt-out can rest assured that sympathetic eyes are now watching his interests. That $2 per day limitation is definitely out of the window. > or even more years before their time. They are also permitted to earn additional income through cas- ual work without prejudice to that pension under certain conditions. In the House of Commons one evening last week, Col. Brooks asked Jack MacDougall (represent- ing Vancouver-Burrard) if he was aware that 'recently by regulation the government reduced the amount of casual earnings per- mitted these war veterans." Mr. MacDougall replied that he was aware that this had been done within the past three months. The following day Gen. earkes The following day Gen. Pearkes raised the subject with the minister of veteran affairs. MAY WORK OCCASIONALLY Apparently district administrat- ors, acting on a directive from the department of veterans affairs here, informed some vets that in future permitted casual 'earnings will be limited to $2 per day or $50 per month. The vets were also told that such earnings would only be 'admissible, without a corres- ponding decrease in the amount of pension, if in respect of work done outside normal working hours, Every vet in this burnt-out class is entitled, indeed encouraged, to take occasional work. This is good for his morale and a contribution to the country. But when classified as burnt-out he is recognized as being unable to work regularly. Five years ago Parliament voted to remove such daily or monthly limits on casual earnings. For the department on its own initiative to have issued a directive reim- posing limits was therefore a flag- rant piece of bureaucratic con- tempt of Parliament. It is difficult to define casual earnings in these cases. But to restrict them by hours of work and in terms of dollars and cents is a bureaucratic attempt to dump these highly individual cases into neat pigeon - hole classification which is impossible, It thwarts the intention of the whole act of Par- liament. It prevents a burnt-out, for example, from pinch hitting at his old job for a few days to replace a man who is temporarily sick himself. Yet this is essentially "casual" or occasional work, good for the vet's morale and beneficial in keeping turning a wheel of our economy which would otherwise grind to a stop. Like so many medical problems, BUSINESS HINT LONDON (CP)--Writer of a let- ter to the Evening Standard sug- gested that Britain, the Common- wealth and the cause of peace | would benefit "if a Comet or other | British airplane staffed with a really British Father Christmas" made a seasonal visit around the | Joe. to distribute gifts 'made in | ritain." As much wood is used for fuel | wood in Canada as is harvested by _ the pulp and paper mills. ] A NEW ROMANCE SO LONG AS LOVE REMEMBERS BY RUSSELL JANNEY AUTHOR OF MIRACLE OF THE BELLS 'This eloquently told story of love, hope and faith will charm its way into your heart. 'so LONG AS LOVE REMEMBERS' is a novel of warmth and tender- ness, the story of a y musi cian, writing a symphony to ex- press his love for his country, the beautiful girl he marries and of a medieval statue of the Madonna that has a great deal to do with their lives. Mr. Jan- ney has written a religious novel which is grand, wholesome en- tertainment. Everyone will gladly welcome and enjoy another: story by the author of A MCLEOD BOOK CITY OF AREA 1-- inclusive. Street inclusive. AREA 2-- exception of Area 1 above. In order to relocate poles AREA 3-- Bagot Street Metcalfe Street Lloyd Street McGregor Street OF THE CITY S. J. BABE, Chairmen POWER INTERRUPTION In order to complete power line changes to allow the widening of Bloor Street it will be necessary to interrupt the power to the sections of the City outlined below at the times shown: From 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. E.S.T., Sunday, December 6. That area of the City located between the C.P.R. and C.N. Railway from Simcoe Street to Fox Road Bloor Street East from Simcoe Street to Brassey Stevenson's Road, south of Bloor Street. From 8:00 o.m. to 8:30 a.m. E.S.T., Sunday, December 6. All that area of the City to the south of the C.P. Railway from Fox Road to Wilson Road inclusive with the the new City Hall it will be necessary to interrupt power to the section of the City outlined below, at the time shown: From 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 o.m., E.S.T., Sunday, December 6. Athol Street West of Simcoe Street John Street, east of Oshawe Creek Queen Street, south of Athol Street Centre Street, north of Rotary Park Simcoe Street South, from Number 1 to Number 52 in- ~ clusive and from Number 134 to 190 inclusive. King Street West from Number 38 to Number 88. THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OSHAWA to clear proposed driveways fo OF OSHAWA G. F. SHREVE, Generel Manager