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The Osharon Ses Published by Canadian Newspapers Limited, 86 King St. E., Oshawa, Ont. Page 6 Saturday, January 2 1960 Students At University Exper An experiment hav-been made at the University of Pensylvania with interest- ing resutls, Students there have been invited to think, and they have come through with unmistakable evidence of having done so. The experiment consisted of making an analysis of ,the American college educational system. Students taking part were asked to express their opinions. The conclusion reached was that under the American system there is more cheating and "apple polishing" than the turning out of true scholars, the Balti- more Sun reports. The students attri- buted this to the emphasis placed on passing examinations and, consequently, to the practice of getting out of lectures and books only what is needed to pass. The students expressed a preference for the European system, under which teachers only teach, and examinations are fewer, set by outsiders and designed to test the student's mastery of a whole field of knowledge than the memorizing of dates and other statis- tical information. To put it in a nutshell, the American tests appear to be in- terested chiefly in finding out what the student doesn't know, the ,European in he does know and rather finding out what iment In Thought how he handles his knowledge in ar- riving at intelligent conclusions. As to cheating, it obviously is more difficult and considerably less appealing to crib thoughts than to crib facts. When it comes to a question of substi= tuting the European for the American system in this country, the analysts doubted that American undergraduates , are sufficiently mature to accept the responsibility that is expected of the European student. Is this necessarily so? Assuming that the American student is less mature than his European counter- part, might he soon catch up if he were given more opportunity to staid on his own feet, and if he were given a/stiffer time of it secondary schools ? The Pennsylvania experiment encou- rages that belief, the Sun believes. If there is criticism of the analysis it is that it fails to take into account cer- tain American colleges which already encourage thinking and pay more atten- tion to substance than to marks. Nor would any analysis be complete without giving credit to the rare teacher who takes greater pains to "bring out" (the real meaning of the Latin word educere) than to "put in" and who is remembered in with gratitude by his students for the rest of their lives. Candid Mr. Rockefeller It is a pity that Gov. Nelson Rocke- feller of New York has decided to drop out of the race for the Republican presi- dential nomination in the United States. In his speeches while he was still pursu- ing Mr. Nixon he showed a refreshing, indeed courageous, candor. In Houston, Texas, for example, he said he was not satisfied with the pace at which schools were being desegregated in the south. He indicated he believed that the Eisenhower administration had not effectively pursued a solution of the integration problem. This was in a city which boasts the largest segregated school district in the United States and which, in spite of court orders, has stalled on integration. In Green Bay a few days earlier Mr. Rockefeller said that he was completely in favor of depletion allowances granted oil producers. They are necessary, he said, to encourage investment. And he agreed that "I might be considered a prejudiced witness" because the Rocke- feller family fortune was largely amassed through the Standard Oil Company. This was in the north and in a state which has been most critical of favored status to wealthy oil barons. Then in Oklahoma City, he told a cool audience of oil-conscious Republi. cans that he fully endorsed the Eisen- hower administration's policy on oil imports. We hope Mr. Rockefeller changes his mind about not seeking the nomina- tion. It would be interesting to have someone throw sand into the soft soap being distributed by Mr. Nixon. Joining Coronary Club Consistently work evenings, weekends and holidays; never let personal consi- erations interfere with work; never de- legate responsibility to subordinates; always arrange out of town meetings so travel can be performed at night; never refuse invitations to business or social gatherings, and accept telephone calls during lunch and in the evening. These are the rules for one of the most exclusive clubs in society. It is a club few want to join, but toward which many executives are unconsciously aim- ing. It is called the coronary club, the Cornwall Standard-Freeholder notes. Business and industrial leaders were warned by a London medical society that the tensions and critical decisions which forms so important a part of their professional lives demand greater care of their physical and mental health. Getting away it all was the most prevalent advice handed a meet- ing of 700 British business officials by a panel of doctors specializing in "the in the from health of the business executive," first symposium devoted to the busy businessman ever held in England. Dr. Arthur Levin, medical adviser to Ee Oshawa Times T. L. WILSON, Publisher and General Menage C. GWYN KINSEY, Editor The Oshawa Times combining The Oshawa Times established 1871) a the Whitby Gazette and Chronicle (established 1863 is published daily sundays and stotutery holidays excepted) Press is exclusively entitled cation of all news despatched the paper cr to it or to The Associctec ress or Reuters, d also the local news published herein. All rights of special despatches are also 425 University Avenue, PQ ftices Thomson Building 4 Toronto, Ontario, 640 Cathcart Street, Montreal SUBSCRIPTION RATES Liverpool sunton oy Orono Leskord, Bro igham, Bi Columbus Fairport Beach, G Raglan, Blackstock Manchester, ( Pontypool ond Newcastle not er week, By mail lin province of Ontario) outside carriers delivery areas 12.00; elsewhere 15.00 per year. Average Daily Net Paid as of Nov. 30, 1959 16,560 Cloremont Kinsale, Port Hope the Rolls Royce Co. gave this prescrip- tion to the higher echelon medical teams: A minimum of four weeks annual vacation, with at least three of them taken consecutively, and periodic short holidays to relax from the build-up of daily anxieties. One-week vacations do little good, he said, dbecause it takes that long for even a well-balanced person to relax from the daily routine and begin to derive some benefit from the change of pace. This is good advice. Many lives are affected by the decisions of men at the top of a corporate structure. Most execu- tives reach their positions only after many years of a grueling pace in subor- dinate levels. Part of their success must depend upon theif ability to relax when away from the desk, or pressure will soon wear them down, decrease their efficiency and eventually result in physi- cal breakdowns, More businesses should recognize the importance of taking care of their execu- tive personnel and insist upon limitations in demands upon their time. Heeding the advice of industrial physicians will be of benefit not only to the few toward which the advice is directed, but to in- dustry as a whole. Bible Thought Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. --Matthew 4:17 The door of God's kingdom will al- ways open at the touch of repentance and faith. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.--Matthew 5:7. Our trespasses are forgiven as we for- give those who trespass against us. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God---Matthew 5:8. The most defiled heart may be clean- sed by the blood of Christ. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.--Matthew 6:21. Heavenly investments indicate a heart in love with God. ~ ALL AROUND THE SUMMIT GALLUP POLL OF CANADA - SENET Uneasy Feeling For 1960: More Disputes And Taxes By Canadian Institute of Public Opinion For seven in ten Canadians, 1960 looks like a year which will bring higher taxes in one form or another. This overwhelming convicition is matched by the public's belief, as reported earlier, that 1960 will prove to be a year of rising prices. In a series of studies checking Canadian attitudes on what may lie ahead for the nation, 'the Gallup Poll finds that there is an uneasy expectath gnong the masses that 1960 will not be a comfortable year. Most adults expect rising prices, higher taxes and wide-spread industrial disputes. More anticipate rising unemployment than expect enough jobs to go round. In charting these expectations interviewers for the Gallup Poll gave a series of choices to men and women in a national cross- section of the nation, and asked: "WHICH OF THESE DO YOU THINK 18 MORE LIKELY TO UNITED KINGDOM OPINION A year when the United BE TRUE OF 1960?" Mood of the people in looking ahead over the next twelve months is shown below in regard to taxes, to strikes, and to the expectation of increased world power for the United States and for Great Britain TAXES A year when taxes will rise A year when taxes will fall Same as has been Can't say 0% 7 8 \] 100% STRIKES A year of strikes, trial dispries A year of industrial peace Same as has been . Can't Say indus- 49% 2% 18 INCREASE OF POWER FOR THE UNITED STATES A year when the United States will increase her power in the world 52% States' power will decline 17% Same as has been 23 Can't say GREAT BRITAIN Will this be a year when Britain will increase her power in the world A year when British power will decline Same as has been ... Can't say 100% A larger proportion of the public expecis Russian power to increase, in the New Year, As reported by the Poll earlier this week, 57 per cent look for this as part of the picture for 1960. Just over four in ten believe that it will be -a peaceful year, more or less free of international disputes, More people (42 per cent) think it will be a year of rising unemployment than look for plenty of jobs (31 per cent). World Copyright Reserved British Enter New Year Prosperous And Hopeful By M. McINTYRE HOOD Special London (Eng.) Correspondent For The Oshawa Times LONDON -- The United King don faces the year 1960 with a much brighte tl on both i domestic scenes, than was the case a year ago when it looked ahead to 1959 The year tha just ended has been marked by stirring events both at home and abroad. In both fields, progress has been the watchword of these events, and it is a much happier and more prosperous Britain which todav welcomes the new year than was the case 12 months ago. Britain today is prosperous as the country has never been since the advent of the first world war in 1914. Foreign trade has reach- ed a high level, and has placed the pound sterling in the strong- est position it has reached since the first world war. The balance f s is steadily growing favor. Her gold a ar res nave mount ed until it has been possible to remove nearly all the former re strictions on trading with the dol- lar area. In the near future, it is confidently expected, it will be possible to remove the last re- strictions on the pound sterling, and make it freely convertible with the dollar currencies. These are marks of the improvement which has taken place in the Brit- ish economy in the year 1959. LOWER TAXATION These improvements have been reflected in the higher standard of 'living being enjoyed by the people Reductions n income taxes and in purchase and other taxes in the April budget of Chan- cellor Heathcoat Amory have contributed in no small measure to better living standards. The British workers are enjoving higher earnings than ever before, and at the same time the cost of living has ned stable at ily the level for the : two years increased earnings have meant In creased spending power and in- creased savings for the people of Britain rong BRIGHT OUTLOOK There is every expectation that there will be further tax reduc- tions in the 1960 budget. Govern- ment revenues have been buoy ant far beyond the expectations of the Chancellor of the Ex- chequer last spring. Take one in- stance. The tax on beer was re- duced by twopence per pint, and Mr. Amory forecast that there would be a drop of £35 million in revenue from that tax. How- ever, thanks in some measure to the long, dry and hot summer, beer consumption soared, and government revenue from the tax on beer is actually higher than last year, instead of being £35 million down. Dther taxes are showing simi lar results. So there are high public hopes of further reduc- tions in income tax, and also of the abolition of the purchase tax on a long list of items. The bene- fits of the good times are sure to be passed on the the public A year ago there was large scale unemployment in. Britain, Tod that is a thing of the past. There is now practically full em- ployment, with the ratio of unem- ployed down to below two per cent, It was rather remarkable that in November there was ac- tually a substantial reduction in the number of unemployed as compared with October, which is quite against the seasonal trend. With industry expanding in many directions, is improvement seems likely to continue through 1960. INTERNATIONAL SCENE On the international scene, the improvement in the relations with Russia is even more strik- ing than that on the domestic scene. A year ago, it will be re- called, the western world was very much disturbed by the possi- bility of serious trouble with Rus- sia over the status of Berlin. That crisis has now gone com- pletely. Much of the credit for the eas- ing of tension with Russia and improving the international atmo sphere is given by the British public to Prime Minister Macmil- lan. His boldness in going to Moscow in February for personal talks with Nikita Khrushchev un- doubtedly broke the ice, and also paved the way for the most amazing interchange of visits between the heads of govern- ments of opposing ideologies that the world has ever known, It led naturally to Krusivhicv's visit to the United States, to Eisenhower's visit to London, to the visits of Chancellor Adenauer to both London and Paris, and brought about the pos- sibility of a summit conference at which the heads of the West- ern powers will sit down around a table with the head of the Soviet Union. Anyone who had dared, a year ago, to predict such a course of events would probably have been considered a fit subject for a mental institution. Yet all of this approach to a new era of peace- ful co-existence has been success- fully completed within the span of the last twelve months. With it has come progress in the ap- proach fo controlled disarma- ment and a ban on the testing of nuclear weapons. These goals are much nearer as a result of the year's events, and foundations have been laid for even greater progress in 1960. So here on this side of the At- lantic, it is possible to look back on 1959 with gratitude for what it has brought to Britain in its domestic economy and in the broader fields of international relations. One cannot wish any- thing better for 1960 than that the progress made in all fields in 1959 will be continued and even accelerated, fo rthe bene- fit, not only of the British people, but of all mankind. PARAGRAPHICAL WISDOM Are you seeking a status, and if so and you find it, what do you plan to do with it? Seen on a movie theatre mar- quee: "That Kind of Woman." "But Not for Me." The superstitious are happy to note that 1960 has only one Fri- day the 13th -- in May, It may seem a bit suspicious that Santa Claus is more liberal to girls whose stockings are well- filled throughout the year. Now that the Christmas holi- days are over, children have re- sumed behaving normally, Probably the oldest, and with- out doubt the most common and widespread form of payola, is tipping. Those who are trying to find the answer to the question as to what happens when an irresist. able force meets an unmovable object should watch what hap- pens when an unfrustratable child tangles with an unbreakable toy. Old Sot was hungover the worst way New Year's morning. When a window shade turned loose and zipped up, he sprang out of bed and tried to climb the wall BY-GONE DAYS 38 YEARS AGO Warren Paving Co. commenced laying the asphalt pavement east of Pickering, Miss Greta Ellis held the Christmas closing exercises of her kindergarten class when a concert and Christmas tree marked the occasion, Thomas Stapleton, Cedardale, had in his possession a souvenir in the form of a $1 bill issued by the Bank of Montreal in 1859, The appearance of the bill was quite different from the present $1 bills issued by the Dominion Govern. ment. in 1920, Mrs, E. Myers, King St. E,, was a candidate for Board of Education during the forthcom- inz election. If elected, she would be Oshawa's first woman trustee. The following Oshawa students who entered the Ontario Fire Prevention League contest and won gold medals were: Edith Cairns, Hartland Callaghan, Syd- ney Hill, Hugh Gilchrist, Lois Mundy, W. Pipher, Déuglas Storie and Dorothy Patten, Town Clerk Tnomas Morris, Oshawa's municipal servant for many years was forced to take a leave of absence due to a ser- fous illness. The Christmas fair in Whitby was a huge success for the citi- zens and visitors, both young and old. J. L. Taber announced the Gen- eral Motors Athletic Association would not operate their open ai rink for the winter. The YMC: leased the rink for hockey amt skating purposes, Looking for a PUBLISHER Your book can be published, promoted, distributed by suc- cessful, reliable company noted for prompt, personal service. All subjects, Send for Free Booklet. Vantage Press, Dept. CP-23, 120 W. 31, New York 1. 135 SIMCOE ST. NORTH e PARTNERS eo HON. J. WALDO MONTEITH MP, FCA. A. BROCK MONTEITH B.Comm., CA. ROBERT F LIGHTFOOT, C.A. GEORGE E. TRETHEWEY, C.A. Monteith, Monteith, Riehl & Co. Chartered Accountants e LICENCED TRUSTEES o Bordon W. RIEHL, C.A., R.LA. . Res. Partner G. W. RIEHL -- RA 5.4478 OSHAWA, ONTARIO e TELEPHONE o Oshawe RA 5-3527 Whitby MO 8-5731 Ajox 730 Bowmanville ZENITH 45750 A Report to the People the laboratory, but see representatives on the behalf oratory is to assist your fluids, sputum, fluids conditions in all tissue and groups. handled locally. treatment. Honorary President--Col. President -- T. L. Wilson Vice-President -- E.G. Storie The Oshawa GENERAL HOSPITAL Is Your Own Hospital A good case history taking and careful physical examination still provide the most important building blocks with which a physician constructs his diagnosis, and on which he bases his therapy, but there are many conditions in which a well-informed clinician can derive a great deal of help and inform- ation from laboratory data. In these days of rapid advances in tecnology, it is the duty of the hospital to provide to the physician and the community the facilities whereby these advances can be utilized to the benefit of the patient. Perhaps unfortunately, most patients have little direct contact with only the white-coated wards, little realizing the scope of the functions performed on their One of the primary functions of the lab- doctor, and when nec- essary, his consultants, in making a diagnosis. To do this, literally hundreds of techniques are used, many of which were unheard of 10 or even 5 years ago, and a multitude of exam- inations are performed on blood, urine, spinal aspirated from joints and other body cavities, feces, and so on. Some of these examinations are haematolo- gical, other bacteriological or biochemical, and yet others consist of study for pathological specimens removed in the operating theatres. Also, when a physician removes a piece of tissue in his office for microscopic examination and diagnosis, he may refer it to the hospital for this, the ex- amination being paid for by the Ontario Concer Treatment and Research Foundation. Not only are laboratory aids used in diagnosis, but in treatment as well. For instance, repeated estimations of blood and urine sugar levels, determined biochemically, play a part in the physician's regime of therapy when treating a diabetic patient. Or, after major bowel surgery, there may be significant abnormalities in the levels of certain chemicals in the patient's serum, which must be corrected immed- iately by suitable intravenous therapy if the patient is to survive. These examinations require highly trained technologists and elaborate expensive equipment, financially out of reach of many smaller hospitals. We in this community are fortunate in having these facilities, provided at very consider- able cost, which is defrayed in part by generous contributions from individuals § DR. R. M. CLARK The major therapeutic arm of the laboratory is the blood bank, without which obstetrical and major surgical procedures could not be conducted routinely with the high degree of safety which is imperative. Some of those reading this today, who may have had major surgery or possibly massive bleeding episodes from stomach ulcers or bowel lesions, might well not be with us but for the blood donated by their fellow citizens. The Canadian Red Cross Society, which holds blood donor clinics in the city on the first Thursday of every month, has been performing a truly superb job in supplying your hospital with blood, and it is to be hoped that the citizens of Oshawa will continue, in even greater numbers, to provide the Red Cross with the greatest gift of all, their blood. The need for blood covers every age group, including the dramatic replacement transfusions in newborn infants suffering from Rh disease. With the high quality of pediatric care available here, and technical facilities in the laboratory, it is now possible to diagnose and treat these infants here rather than rushing them to Toronto. Fortunately, many other conditioris which previously had to be referred to larger centres can now be Although the part played by the bacteriology laboratory is largely a diagnostic one, in attempting to delineate the specific causative microbe in any given illness, there is again a therapeutic role. Many potent antibiotics are available to the physician today, but not all are equally effective in suppressing the growth of one or other of the many disease causing bacteria, and it is the duty of the laboratory to test the effect of the various drugs on the organism, to help the clinician choose the most effective substance for The laboratory is approved as a training school for Medical Laboratory Technologists. The students are senior matriculants, who undertake a mini- mum training period of 16 months, most of their instructions being received at the bench in the laboratory, although they also receive a series of lectures at various university hospitals in Toronto. Well-trained technicians are in considerable demand, and it is to be hoped that young people of high calibre continue to be attracted to this field of endeavor, in even greater numbers. In the last five years, the laboratory staff has had to treble in size, to cope with the expanding demands being made on it, and in order to provide: 24-hour service every day of the year. The ever increasing requirements of a growing community, and constant improvements in medical laborato science, make it mandatory that we strive to maintain adequate personnel, equipment and physical plant, if we are to keep abreast of, and benefit from, constantly improving scientific methods. DR. R. M. CLARK Director of Laboratory y Viece-P Treo: 4. WN. Beaton J. G. Brady T. K. Creighton, 0.C. S. F. Everson Mrs, H. B. James 5 E Lovell br. W. G. Mekay, President Medical Sto Dr. A. P. Fulton, 1 Vice-President 4 Medical Staff i W. Heber Down, County Onterle Oshawa General Hospital R. 5. Mcl hii H J. A. Morphy, H. P, hell, A. G Storie, W. A, Wecker, and E. H. Wcier; ' Jens ; Honorary Secretary--Mrs. T. H Everson, rer -- G. B, Miles Secretary end Administrator -- W. A. Hollane J. Wootten, Town of Whitby §. T. Hopkins, City of Oshawa Mrs. C. D. Russell, Women's Hosplte! Auxiliary