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"8 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE, Saturday, March 26, 1958 Editorials Dally Times-Gasette (Oshawa, Whitby) published by Times-Gazette Publishers Limited . = 57 Simcoe Btréet South, Oshawa, Ontario. Service Clubs Do Splendid Work for Cripple Children Service Clubs, contrary to what many people think, do not exist merely for the purpose of holding a weekly luncheon 'meeting and hearing a speaker. They are 'engaged in a great amount of vital wel- e work on behalf of the community. en they raise money, it is not for themselves, but to be-used as. trust funds Yt the carrying out of worth while com- munity projects. The list of projects carried out by the 'service clubs of Oshawa is impressive, and much+of this work is carried on without the fanfare of publicity. One such project is that of the crippled children's program carried on by the Oshawa Rotary Clue, in which it has rendered magnificent service to hundrels of handicapped children of Oshawa and Ontario county. This project is financed very largely by the funds raised in the Easter Seal Campaign, and by other funds in the hands of the club. The work of caring for crippled children should touch every heart. The Rotary Club has been assiduous in ferreting out cases which could be helped, and in spend- ing its trust funds to secure the best of medical care and attention, sometimes over a long period of years, for the suffer- "ing 'children. Many of the children adopt. ed by the club get well enough to carry on normal activities. The Rotary Club deserves high praise for this great humanitarian work, the value of which cannot be measure in terms of money. The lives of the maimed chil dren are priceless to parents and to the community. Human health and happiness have been the real stakes in this great project. But praise is not enough. It must be coupled with generous giving to the East- er Seal campaign, so that the Rotary Club, in partnership with the Ontario Society for Crippled Children, may be enabled to continue with this life saving endeavor. Was Yalta Release A Blunder? Only the cold-eyed historians of the future will be able to judge whether a tactical error was committed by President Eisenhower's secretary of state when he released the assembled memoranda of the Yalta conference. The release was made, of course, for political reasons, in the hope that it would bolster the fortunes of the Republican party. From this side of the border, it does peem rather petty to be throwing stones at a very good friend of the United States, Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and also at the graves of the two other parti- cipants in the conference, one of whom fed the Democratic party to a succession of political victories. Probably the conferences at Yalta and elsewhere with the late Josef Stalin ap- peared necessary at the time they were arranged. Winston Churchill, in his me- moirs, indicated that he regarded them as imperative. A tough war was being fought by the major allies, and it was necessary to have co-ordination and agreement at the top level. Looking back over the years, however, it seems, in the light of subse- quent events, that the concessions made to Stalin, mainly at the insistence of Roosevelt, were quite unnecessary. We do not share the views, however, in their entirety, of those who have raised howls to heaven because the Yalta papers were released in the United States. After all, in the volumes of his memoirs, Churchill had already dealt at great length with that conference. He dealt with it in great detail, quoting many of the official documents. He has given his viewpint of the conference. What, then, is very much wrong with the United States releasing the memoranda which give its side of the story? Chance To Reduce City Taxes The Oshawa city council has had a nice problem dumped in its lap by the an- nouncement of additional grants coming immediately from the Ontario Govern- ment. Two of these grants, totalling $28.- 900, are to be applied to the costs of edu- cation. The other. an additional per capita grant, amounts to $31,054.50. Together, the grants give the city a total of $59,- 954.50 in unexpected revenue. The logical thing for the city council to do with this unexpected gift would be to apply it to a reduction of the tax rate paid by the property owners of Oshawa. There is no barrier in the way of doing this. since the grants are made uncondi- tionally, and the province gives the city a free hand in how it wishes to use them. The total of $59,954.50 amounts to a Bit Of Verse GOD UNDERSTANDS We cannit understand completely. The ways of God. Even if we discreetly Do the right and run our race With rigour. We will see face To face later. But now, as in a glass Darkly, we see His hand at work. The traedy, the pain, the loss, the mirk And mire of common toil, each has its place In His desikn. Anl though His thoughts apace May run beyond and over ours; Still trust Him, even in the hours Of darkness, for whes the night Of weeping is o'er, all will be well. DAVID WILKINS The Daily Times-Gazette Published by ' TIMES-GAZETTE PUBLISHERS LIMITED §7 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa The Daily Times-Gazette (Oshawa, Whitby) The Oshawa Times (established 1871) and the Whitby Gazette and Chronicle ( 1863) is daily (Sundays and statutory holidays excepted). Members ot The Canadian Press, The Canadian Daily Newspapers Association and the Ontario Provincial Dailies Al ation and the Audit Bureau of Circulation. The Canadian Press Is exclusively entitied to the use of all news in the paper credited to it or to The Associated Press or Reuters, and also the local news published therein. All rights of special des patches are also reserved. T. L. WILSON, Publisher and General Manager. M. McINTYRE HOOD, Managing Editor. Offices: 44 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, 223 Univer sity Tower Building. Montreal. P.Q. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carriers in Oshawa, Whitby, Brooklin, Port Perry, Ajax and Pickering, not over 30c per week. By Mail (In Province of Ontario) outside carrier delivery areas §'2.00. 'Elsewhere $15.00 per year. DAILY AVERAGE NET PAID CIRCULATION FOR FEBRUARY 12,439 combining little under one mill on the dollar of as- sessment, about 9 /10ths of a mill, to be more exact. We are quite satisfied that the taxpayers would welcome this reduc- tion in their tax bills, which have not yet been sent out. but which are doubtless in the process of preparation. There is no valid reason why this course should not be adopted. The coun- cil has struck its estimates for the year. It has its program of work planned. It is perfectly prepared to finance the city's operations on the tax rate which was struck recently There is no reason. there- fore, why this gift of $59,943 should sim- ply be regarded as an opportunity te spend more money It would be much bet- ter, from the standpoint of the taxpayers, to return it to them in the form of a tax reduction. Editorial Notes The Canadian National Exhibition is again planning for American attractions and an American master of ceremonies for its 1956 show. This should be enough to cause forfeiture of the right to use the name "Canadian National." It becomes apparent that private capi- tal is not going to be able to build the Trans-Canada gas pipeline. Then why not have it done under public ownership, like the hydro system? Other Editors' Views UP TO OPPOSITION TO START SOMETHING (Peterborough Examiner) We do not look for a change on the Government side of the Commons: it is not the nature of Gov- ernments to reform themselves. It is up to the Opposition to stir things up, to ask hard questions, to issue challenges. asd to set off any fireworks or crack any whips of eloquence which they may be able to command. But the Opposition is chewing on old cud. frof which even the flavour of bitter ness has gone. Bible Thoughts We would be wise to talk over our needs, our real needs with the Infinite. My God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.--Phil. 4:19, - FAMOUS NEWSPAPER MEN OF CANADA Charcoal Sketch by Egbert C. Reed L. H. Dingman At his death on July 5th, 1952, Mr. L. H. Dingman, publisher of the St Thomas Times-Journal and the Beacon-Herald in Stratford, was the oldest active daily newspaper publisher in the Dominion. Born on March 12th, 1865, he was active in newspaper work for more than seventy years. Mr. Dingman's first connection in the newspaper field came when he was ten years of age. At that time his father purchased the Weekly Dispatch of Strathroy and Dingman's love for the newspaper profession began its long career. In December 1886 he, with his two brothers, acquired possession of the Herald, one of five weeklies published in Stratford, Ontario. year the Herald was converted into a daily. In March of the following It was in 1899 that Mr. Dingman went to St. Thomas as Manager and Editor of the St. Thomas Evening Journal. He continued with this paper until April 1902 when he left to head a company to purchase the Journal's rival, the St. Thomas Times. In 1918 he and the owner of the Journal completed the amalgamation. Two rs later, in 1920, Mr. Dingman secured control of the Stratford Herald, to be followed in 1923 with an amalgamation with the Stratford Beacon. The first issue of the Beacon-Herald came on May 1st of that year. Mr. Dingman never married. His great interests lay in the newspaper A working Je wapapel man all his life, his ambition was to own his own paper. Community min ed, he gave many thousands of dollars in free space to communal activities, the Red Cross, Community Chest, Service Clubs and industrial pro- motions. His interests extended into almost all walks of life, including arts and sports. For the theatre he held a life-long enthusiasm. Civic beautifications and horti- culture also claimed his attention. He spent many hundreds of dollars in beautiful trees in the grounds of his home. He was one of the men who introduce were also developed and publicized by him. of the gi nada. e was one of the prime movers of the ne| ja vin J olf to St. Thomas. The promotion of horseshows, baseball and helped who had been bombed out of St. Hilda's ollege in England to come to gi wi 2nd World War he was one of a group'who underwrote the expenses hospital in tratford. The development of a community depends upon men who will accept ite responsibilities and Mr. L. H. Dingman, a charter member of the Canadian Press, belon to this group. His newspaper, his activities, his whole being, reflected 8 public-spirited attitude that always leaves a place better than one finds it. One of a series featunng Canadian Editors snd Publishers QUEEN'S PARK Bonanza Budget Is Good To All By DON O'HEARN Adpectial Correspondent to The Times-Gazette TORONTO -- Its a boom boom budget. en reporters had their brief- ing by Premier Frost Tuesday on this year's budget there was some curiosity as to what they should call it, One man asked the premier if it should be labelled a 'Santa Claus' budget. Another said, 'Is it an election budget?" Mr: Frost denied not too em- phatically, that it was any of these things. It was a constructive budget, he said, to meet conditions of today by provi 'ing for employment with- in the scope of the province and looking to the future. But as they say there are al- ways two reasons behind a poli- ticlan's statement. There is the reason he gives the public. And then there is the real reason. And anyone with a speck of sight left in one eye can tell this is a "boom," "bonana," "bountiful," Neat big Joahhae" of a budget. SSES BODY There is something in it for everyone, and not a riding in the province is left untouched. For the first time in the history of the province the budget spells out in detail where the dollars are going to be spent. More than de- tail, it spells the amount with the greatest precision, down to the dot- ting of the last "i" and the cross- ing the last "t." . Long lists go so far as to enum- erate half-mile pieces of road to be built and $100 drainage jobs. BUY VOTES Not that this is bad. Its always good to know where the money is going, and a criticism of other budgets was that most often you had to be a financial Houdini to find this out. And the fact that the tremendous Job of work that this budget en- tailed happened along in a prob- able election year could be just a coincidence. But why bother kidding about it. Whenever the election is held, this is an election budget. Dollars, dollars, dollars, money everywhere. Its the biggest spend- ing program in the province's his- tory, and also no political party has had it so good. We are just waiting for the op- position's challenge that the gov- Sroment is trying to buy the peo- ple. LIVING WITH PEACE OF MIND By KIRBY PAGE Many of the great men of his- tory have spent time in jail. Long ago Jesus pointed out that one generation slays the prophets and another generation builds monu- ments in their honor. In our own day Mahatma Gandhi spent much time in jail, He was confined for 2,089 days in Indian prisons, and 249 days in South African jails-- a total of more than six years behind the bars. He had no horror of impri- sonment, no sense of being dis- graced. On the contrary, he ac- tually enjoyed prison life. On one occasion when he was affliberty, he startled a friend by stopping in front of a high wall, stroking it as one does a horse, and ex- claiming: "This is my favorite ail." Mr. Gandhi's imprisonments came as the consequence of his efforts to win freedom for his people, He was opposed to violent revolution, but insistent that the British let his people go. His campaigns of non-vioent, non- cooperation were based on these ideas: When confronted with flagrant evil-doing, never acquiesce or con- sent to it. Therefore, British rule of India must not be accepted, but resisted. Never resist evil with evil. Therefore, do not take up arms against Britain. A new type of resistance must be subtituted for revolutionary war. Resist evil with good. Therefore, engage in non-violent non-cooperation with the alien government. At announc- ed times refuse to pay taxes, re- sign government positions, and in other ways refuse to help the evil- doers continue their evil-doing. Ac- cept the consequences in a spirit of active goodwill. Have faith in the power of sacrificial non-viol- ence. And the fact is written into history that national freedom for India came without armed viol- ence, Censorship On CBC Discussed OTTAWA (CP)--The CBC's head man and a Liberal member of the Commons broadoeasting co ttee sparred verbally Thursday on the question of censorship of talks given on the publicly-owned net- work. A. D. Dunton, chairman of the CBC board of governors, said that if somebody made a so-called sub versive statement on the CBC it wouldn't upset the government. Russell Reinke (L -- Hamilton South) said subversive ideas should not be allowed on what he called '"'government stations." Mr. Reinke had asked what would happen if somebody on a radio panel expressed subversive views. He said what he has in mind is a speaker like Dr. James Radio City ,"" Airline Terminal Fifth Avenve Shopping Centers United Nations & Medison Sq. Gerden Boot Trips | Empire State Building Times Square _' Grand Central Torminel Prince George AN mre, HOTEL AT FOURTEEN EAST TWENTY-EIGHTH STREET --JUST OFF AFTH AVENUE HOME OF 5 MEMORABLE DINING PLACES Coffee Shop Garage A{oTolo lm To ol" NN V0 fl % FROM'$5 50 SINGLE 557 CHARLES P. KANE, MANAGER Phone LEX 2-7800 Teletype NY 1-721 GALLUP POLL OF CANADA Bulk Opinion Not Sold On Guaranteed Annual Wage * By CANADIAN INSTITUTE of PUBLIC OPINION annual guaranteed wage, target for labor leaders' drive in new pacts between labor and management, be a good or Canada, as a whole, or wi not? Because of the wide-spread in- terest in the matter, the Gallup Poll sent its army terviewers into towns farms throughout Canada, to find out what the people think about the matter. Tossed into the scene of public debate, the pros and cons of a §iaraiiieed annual wage are argu- hotly between the various v= inces; between farmers and the citizens who live in large cities. It is a matter of strong dis: ment even between members of Labor Unions themselves, says the Poll. As might be expected at this NATIONAL Maritimes Quebec .... Ontario .. Prairies B.C..... But what do the men and women who are affiliated with Labor Unions think? These are the at- titudes of those who are members, Labor union members Non-members There is a considerably greater approval f.: the thought of the guar d 1 wage Under 10,000 10,000 to 10,0000 ... Over 100,000 . Those Canadians who said they believed that such a wage formula would be a good thing for Canada were then asked: "Taking a full year's wages as a unit what do you think the guaran- teed annual wage should be a third, a half, or more than that?" , cities and a stage, many have no opinion in the matter. This was the question Ju to workers and Toausgement; men and women; to rich and poor; to farmers and industriaists, in a scientific cross-sec of the adult demanding a Waje where! aE wo! paid by the company on arly basis even if he pan laid off. Do you think this would be a good thing for Canada as a whole or not a good thing?" Natio: , about three in ten think it would be a good thing: over four in ten do not think so, and two in ten have no opinion. on the matter. Among the provinces, only in industrialized Ontario are there more people who approve the idea, than those who do not. In the other regions, a larger propor- tion say "no" than "yes". A Good Nota 11 or who have someone in the fam- ily who belongs to a union com- pared to those who have no affilia- tion with them at all. A Good Not a Thing Good Thing No Opinion 43% 37% 20% 31 47 2 those who live in large cities, as compared to farmers. This table shows the point of view in various city sizes. A Good Nota Thing Good Thing..Ne 21% 47% 23 54 46 36 42 38 A third A half bs More than hal Don't know Opinion 26% 23 This 34 per cent is th 4 en e w approved the idea. ro World Copyright Reserved IN DAYS GONE BY 50 YEARS AGO Rev. James Hodges of the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church ex- changed pulpits with Rev. 8. J. Shorey of the Simcoe Street Metho- dist for one service. D. M. Tod, who had moved his place of residence from over his candy and ice cream store, re- modelled this property into a ban- quet hall. E. L. Vickery purchased the Murton property on Simcoe street north, for a real estate invest- ment. N. E. Hyland of the staff of Mol- son's Bank (now Canadian Bank of Conmerce) was on sick leave and intended teking a trip to Eu- rope. N Local doctors were worried over an outbreak of ringworm which was highly contagious. Persons having contracted it were urged to see their doctor rather than trying to treat it at home. The level of Lake Ontario was three feet higher than it had been in 1903. Endicott of Toronto, president of the Canadian Peace Congress. Mr. Dunton said there are many different views as to what con- stitutes a subversive opinion. It de- pended on one's interpretation. While the CBC .did not censor radio and television talks -- news tators and sp 8 were free to express their opinions--the yardstick for stoppieg a speaker was whether he was breaking the law or broadcasting regulations. Donald Fleming (PC -- Toronto Eglinton) said the committee can be sure that when a Communist speaks on the radio, especially on free time during election cam- paigns, he will not do this. Communists could get their ideas across to the people more subtly than by breaking the law. SEES PLAN DEMAND MONTREAL (CP) -- A compre- hensive health plan for Canada's railroad workers will likely be the major demand in next year's con- tract negotiations, William J. Smith, president of the Canadian Brother! of Railway Employ- ees (CCL) said Wednesday. Moving ictures displayed at the Music were well attended and were the subject of many favor« able comments. The Bowmanville council voted to purchase stocks in the rubber factory to the amount of $22,000. The ice jam at the King street bridge had to be blasted with dyn- amite. Joseph Stapleton was appoiuted manageer of the Malleable lacrosse team at the club's smoker held in the Conservative rooms. MAC'S MUSINGS We have often deplored The lack in our city Of discussion gicups Of people interested In discussing affairs Of importance to the Welfare of the city and The coun! hol De ter 2 pe, Lack of interest in Attending such groups Which have been formed. We were interested the Other 'evening to Find that this does not Apply to rural people, For we attended a rally Of farm forum members From 'the farm wsiricts Of the county and found There a gathering of Over 200 people who on One night of every week Meet for discussion Of subjects of interest To their community and Their country's welfare. These farm forum ups Find it worth By 4 Hold these meetings for Friendly discussions of Subjects which are picked As of special interest To the farming people, And they showed at their Rally' the other evening. That wholesome friendships And good fellowship are The natural products of These weekly periods Of friendly discussion. So perhaps our city folks Need to follow the example Of their country cousins, And devote some of their Time regularly to the Same kind of groups for Discussion of problems in 1 Which they are interested. FAMOUS OLDSTER Thomas Parr, celebrated as 'Ol Parr," was reputed to be 152 yea old at his death in England in 63% PHONE Pac: Le br 1g CLASSIFIED | COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICE FUNERAL CHAPEL 390 KING ST. W, DIAL 3-8643 "DIGNITY" At a time of sorrow, the quiet DIGNITY which dis- tinguishes our service is truly appreciated, There is DIGNITY in the beauty of our chapel . .. our memorial service . ., in the thoughtful kindness of our staff, Call on us Day or Night and style of and Telephone RAndolph 3-2269. The legal firm of Conant and Macdonald, 7/2 Simcoe Street Oshawa, and Ajax, Ontario, will be dissolved as of March 31, 1955 ,and JOHN A. CAMERON, B.A. (formerly of the firm of Annis, Jones and Cameron) JAMES A. MACDONALD, B.A, LL.B. 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