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Fhe Oshawa Times Published by Canadian Newspapers Limited, 86 King St. E., Oshawa, Ont. Page 6 Saturday, June 24, 1961 Extra Care Is Needed In The Use Of Small Boats It is impossible to imagine more articles being written and more talks being given about taking care while using small boats, but each year as the warm weather sets in reports start to arrive of fishing or pleasure trips that have been turned into tragedies. In almost every case where the details are available the deaths could have been prevented, if a few simple precau- tions had been taken. Now the federal government is con- sidering more drastic regulations, which would include licencing of even the smallest craft. This might bring more money into coffers of the government through licence fees but it is difficult to see how new laws will stop the toll in water deaths, unless, some way is found to more stringently enforce them. Rules already exist, and have for some time, which would prevent deaths if followed by boatmen but they are con- tinually flouted. Although it is mandatory for one life preserver to be carried for each person in the boat, it was found after a recent drowning that no preservers were aboard. The boat, normally unsinkable, went to the bottom after filling with water in rough seas. Investigation here showed the boat was indeed unsinkable, but only with- out the outboard motor it was carrying. When the motor was removed from the stern, the sunken craft quickly rose to the surface. Here is one area in which action might be taken to save boatmen in spite of themselves if they refuse to wear life jackets. It would be quite simple to devise a boat which would be unsinkable, even if the motor is still in place, by adding more airtight tanks. A device should also be available which would make it possible to unseat the outboard motor in seconds with one simple move. The extent to which use of boats and motors has become popular in recent years is almost unbelievable, and it is obvious that a great many people are gayly taking off on voyages without any knowledge of seamanship or of the relationship of a powerful motor to the craft they are riding in. Those who have been on water most of their lives have a deep respect for the dangers involved and never take any silly chances. Even their lives are endangered, however, by the inexper~ ienced person racing around in a power- ful motorboat which he does not under- stand. At present money is the only limiting factor in the size of a motor that can be purchased, whether the buyer knows anything about this power plant or not. Some boat manufacturers recommend a limit in the power of a motor to be used on their particular craft but this does not stop the boat owner from doing utherwise. Complicated though it may be possibly these limits should be set by law and the law strictly enforced. Dark Days Are Recalled BY REV. H. A. MELLOW Northminster United Church Winston Churchill trumpeted an en- livening call in the dark days of the second World War. It did much to effect the liberation of captive peoples on the Continent of Europe; it did much to bring sense of fulfilment for individuals who responded not counting the cost to themselves. He pointed to the stagger- ing task confronting a beleaguered people. His appeal was in no soft terms, It wakened dormant heroism and en- listed exhausting effort. He offered, "blood and sweat, tears and toil". Here is where we in the Western world may fail. We are not matching our Communist adversaries in this res- pect. They appeal to the sterner, self- sacrificing qualities; we tend to incul- cate a feverish desire for self advantage, increase of income, greater ease, more prominent position. If we mention a Cause, too often it is negative, the op- posing of Communism. Certainly our suggestion is not that we go soft toward the ideology and politics of the Kremlin. Rather is it a call to arms; challenging all of us, youth especially, that we be ready to give, "blood and sweat, tears and toil"; that instead of seeking "flowery beds of ease", we act upon the philosophy declared by Maltbie D. Babcock who said. "We are not here to play, to dream, to drift; We have hard work to do, and loads to lift. Shun not the struggle, face it, 'tis God's gift!" Churches plead for recruits for "Full- Time-Service", and for every-day active Christians. We shall get response, only when we appeal to that noble quality in man which rouses at the call to be expendable. This same note was stuck by the Man of Nazareth when He said, "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me". In answering His call we shall find best answer to our needs, individual, national and inter- national. Courtesy Is Essential Some useful thoughts on the matter of courtesy come to us by way of the monthly bulletin issued by The Canada Trust Company. They should be es- pecially helpful, on the eve of a tourist ey ro Athat smase meava tha heet an record. Whether that hope is realized, this area certainly can have a tourist in- dustry of major importance, if it is nurtured. The reaction that visitors get this year will be a major factor in setting the size of the crowd next year. Here, then, is the message which Canada Trust has distributed to its She Osh dimes T. L. WILSON, Publisher and Genera! Mancger €. GWYN KINSEY. Editor The Oshawa Times combini The Oshawa Times (established 1871) and the itby Gazette and Chronicle (established 1863), is published daily (Sundays end statutory holidays excepted). ot C Daily N Publishers Association. The Conadion Press Audit Bureau of Circulation and the Ontario Provincial Dailies Asso ciation. The Conadian Press 1s exclusively entitied to the use for republication of ell ews despotchea In the poper credited to it or to The Associated Press or Reuters, and also the local news published therein. All rights of special despatches are also reserved. Offices: Thomson Building, 425 University Avenus Toronto, Ontario; 640 Cathcart Street, Montreal, P.Q. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by corriers In Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax Pickering, Bowmanville. Brooklin, |ort Perry, Prince Albert, Maple Grove, Hompton, Frenchman's Bay iverpool, Taunton, Tyrone, Dunbarton, Enniskillen Jrono Leskard, Brougham Burketon Cloremont solumbus, Greenwood, Kinsale, Raglan Blackstock Manchester Pontypool and Newcastle, not over 45¢ week. By mail (in province of tario) outside rer arriers delivery creas 12.00; eisewhere 15.00 per rear Circulation for the issue of March 30, 1961 17,363 senior officers and to its friends. In Cornwall, we would do well to stick it on our bathroom mirrors and read it every morning. It begins by defending courtesy as "politeness combined with 4 effective definition. Lindnees" -- an Then it goes on: "Many successful businesses have been built on the sound principle of providing a reliable product or worth- while service at a fair price. It cannot be denied, however, that when such a product or service is marketed in a courteous manner a more pleasant and rewarding experience for all will result. "People, both young and old, in all walks of life, react favorably to cour- teous treatment -- and it costs no more than a little time and effort plus thoughtful consideration of others. How many of us remember a businessman in our parents' or grandparents' time who invariably walked to the door and open- ed it as his customers left? He found the time to be courteous. "Courtesy is an important and valu- able asset. It cannot be monopolized by any one group, but it would appear at times that it could be used to better advantage in many of our personal and business relationships. Like ripples created when a pebble is thrown into a pool, an act of courtesy will extend far beyond the original gesture. "The summer season is now approach- ing and many visitors will be travelling in our country. Would this not be an excellent time to make a conscious effort to be more courteous, not only on our highways, but in our stores and places of business? It takes so little time and effort and the results can be far-reach- ing: It can make for a more pleasant world in which to live." HIS FAIR LADY OTTAWA REPORT dog-sled to take the census of | about 20 Eskimos, and apolo- ' gized on arrival for being 35 Magnificent Job Done By Mounties By PATRICK NICHOLSON OTTAWA -- The disorderly ghost of the Friendly Trapper was the worst disturber of the peace found by Commissioner C. W. Harvison on his recent tour of G Division of the RCMP. That report on the world's largest police district, where each constable supervises an area of approximately 10,000 square miles, is a remarkable tribute to the world's most ad- mired police force. After hearing of the Commis- sioner's tour, from his own lips, I pay unqualified tribute to the lonely undefeatable, incorrupti- ble scarlet-coated figure who in every country is associated with the name "Canada." His inspec- tion flight, covering 14,000 arc- tic miles in 28 days, lifted the curtain on what by any stand- ard must be the most unparal- leled job ever performed by a body of police. Yet Commissioner Harvison's story suggests that the word ap- plied to the man who gives you a parking ticket in Montreal, and to the man who pounds the sidewalk in Toronto, cannot with justice describe the Mountie who maintains Canada's claim to some lonely island while acting as guide, philosopher, paymaster and dentist to nomadic Eskimos. The French writer Voltaire, of course, never served in G Di- vision, or he would not have thus described Canada. The whole of our northland, comprising some 1,500,000 square miles of the minutes late on his announced arrival time after the 14-day journey. He then asked to be flown to Frobisher to have a tooth fixed, before making the i same journey back. Old Crow, at the extreme : western end of our northland, Northwest Territories and the Yukon, is the district policed by 146 officers and men of that di- vision. They are spread out in isolated detachments, ranging in size from two men on lonely Herschel Island to 10 men at bustling new Inuvik. Frobisher, on Baffin Island, was the starting point for Com- missioner Harvison, who was accompanied around the eastern Arctic by Justice Minister Davie Fulton. The party travelled in an Otter aircraft operated by the RCMP. Although the journey was begun when southern On- tario was enjoying spring, the weather soon forced the party to stay for four days at Pond Inlet, at the northeast tip of Baffin Island. The small detachment of RCMP there was not fazed by having the commissioner, the minister and other high brass as unexpected long - term guests. Roast beef equal to the best tasted in Ottawa was served by the adaptable Mountie; Arctic delicacies such as seal liver were eaten with at least a good pretence of enjoyment by the visitors. "They put up a wonderful show, but I expect they were down to their last tin of beans when the weather cleared," quipped the commissioner. It was in that district that the commissioner ran across the Mountie with his Eskimo guide who had travelled 490 miles by GALLUP POLL Shorter Work Week Opposed By CANADIAN INSTITUTE Canadians still reject the idea of the shorter work-week sug- gested by some labor leaders. Two years of unemployment worries have not changed the nation's point of view signifi- cantly. However should the 30- hour work-week ever become an actuality in this country, a majority think that workers should. receive the same pay as they do for the longer work- ing period, Last month delegates to the United Auto Workers' conven- tion in both Windsor and Detroit turned down the suggestion from some locals that a 30-hour week at a 40-hour pay be made one of the bargaining goals for 1961. Checking on public attitudes to the controversy, the Gallup Poll finds that while those as- sociated with labor unions are keenly interested in the idea that the same pay envelope should be earned for a shorter work-week, nationally a bare majority only, is in favor, Interviewers for the Gallup Poll repeated a question used first in 1959. "Some labor leaders are sug- gesting that workers should work for a four-day week--that is four days of eight hours each. Would you like to see such a plan adopted by most industries in this country?" Yes, should ....veeeivines No, should not .....eeeeves Undecided 1959 Today A good idea .... Not a good idea .. Undecided Wo nL wo 64 66 sie 8 8 100% 100% Union membership changes points of view . Do Not Belong to Belong Union To Union A good idea 40% 22% Not a good idea 54 70 No opinion 6 8 100% 100% Executives and professional people dislike the idea most strongly with more than 8 in 10 disciaiming it. Farmers also frown on the thought of a short- er work week for labor, with more than 7 in 10 objecting. Apart, however, from the principle of a shorter work- week, Canadians divide closely in opinion on whether under such conditions, the pay enve- lope should remain at the same level as that for the longer work period. The question: "If the four-day week is adop- ted should workers get the same pay for four days as they now get for five?" Men and women who are not associated with labor unions split evenly, but among union members three-fourth endorse the proposal Do Not Belong To Union National 76% 7% 53% 23 47 42 1 6 5 Union 100% 100% 100% These divisions of opinion show little change from the pre- vious study. World Copyright Reserved showed two surprises. One was a flourishing ski school, run by a missionary who used to be a skiing professional. He has two Indian girls already up to stand- ard for the next Olympics. There too, the commissioner met the 93-year-old Indian chief, proudly wearing the medal awarded him by the late King George VI, for collecting in Old Crow the re- markable sum of $700 to help the bombed children in wartime London. The highlight of his story was the account of local folklore, in a remote Arctic outpost. A white trapper and an Bskimo became close friends. Each vowed that, when death came, he would wait for his friend before travelling to the happy hunting grounds. The trapper died; but he is still waiting for his Eskimo pal, making his presence loudly evi- dent to all who live at or visit that outpost. The Friendly Trapper is per- haps the Arctic's first authenti- cated ghost. But the RCMP of- ficially has no knowledge of his alleged activities, subversive only of sleep. BYGONE DAYS 40 YEARS AGO Capt. the Rev. John Garbutt was tendered a farewell ban- quet by tiie Board of Trade and presented with an address and purse of money. Five young men, E. M. Cook, H. D. Daniels, Alfred Poulter, E. B. Sexsmith, MA, and R. G. Thompson, BA, were accepted as candidates for the Methodist ministry at the Bay of Quinte Conference held at Whitby. Strawberries made their first appearance on the Oshawa market and sold at 15 cents a quart. Adjutant and Mrs. Laing of the Oshawa Salvation Army. were appointed to take charge of the Riverdale Corps, Toron- to. At the annual conference of the Christian Church, Elmer Lick of Oshawa, yas elected secretary. Other delegates from Oshawa who attended the con- ference were, Charles Stone and Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnston. Oshawa bread dealers reduced the price of bread from 13 cents a loaf to 12 cents. Early completion of paving on the highway from Toronto to Oshawa was predicted in an address in Oshawa by Hon. F. C. Biggs, Minister of Highways. Members of Mimosa Lodge, Toronto, paid a return visit to Lebanon Lodge, when about 200 members were present for the occasion. The annual elec- tion of officers was conducted and Bro. W. Gordon Bunker was elected Wor. Master of the local lodge. Among 10 bicycle riders com- peting in the athletic meet at London, Ontario, Bill Taylor of Oshawa, who represented Can- ada at the Olympic games, won the five-mile race in 12 minutes and 28 seconds to capture the Ontario championship. Extensive improvements were made to Lakeview Park this year. Tic grass has been neatly cut and rolled. trees -planted, old unsightly buildings removed, seats and tables placed out for picnic parties, also accommo. dation provided for automo- biles. At the annual meeting of the Oshawa branch of the Dominion Chautauqua held in the YMCA, Charles Mundy was elected president; C. N. Henry, vice- READER'S VIEWS Board Backs Official View The following letter is a duplicate of ome sent re- cently to Ross Fulling, 68 Wood street, Oshawa, by the Oshawa Board of Edu- cation. It was released by the Board for publication following a letter from Mr. Fulling in these columns last Thursday. June 20, 1961. Mr. Ross Fulling, 88 Wood street, Oshawa. Dear Sir: Re: Daniel Fulling Your recent letter to the Board of Education was given lengthy consideration by the Board on two occasions. It was first referred to a Special Com- mittee of three members and has again been dealt with by the full Board. 1 have now been directed to reply as follows. The Board regrets the delay in replying, but as your origial letter was directed to the Board by a somewhat circuit route, discipline in the schools as would be exercised by a kind, firm and judicious parent. The Board accepts the report of its officials that your son was seriously endangering himself, and OCVI students for whom the supervising teacher was directly responsible. The Board hopes that, on reviewing the matter you will agree that no more than reasonable parental force was used -- a degree of persuasion which it is sure you, as a "kind, firm and judicious parent" would yourself use on occasion. Yours truly, J. ROSS BACKUS, Business Administrator, and Secretary - treasurer. SULPHUR SOURCE Mexico exported 1,200,000 tons of sulphur in 1960, making it the world's second-largest producer to the United States. it was delayed in coming to the Board's attention for its consid- eration, in addition to which, there are as you know a great number of urgent matters pres- ently "awaiting consideration. Your son Danny is a Grade 3 student at Mary Street School. If, he, in his own school yard were taking part in a super- vised sport program, and a stu- dent from another school should interrupt the program, so that it could not be carried on, we feel certain that you would ex- pect his principal or supervis- ing teacher to take steps to get rid of the other student and permit your son to resume his sports activities. 'This would even more be the case if such other student were endanger- ing your son by his conduct. The Rules, Regulations and bylaws of the Board of Edu- cation of the City of Oshawa, 1959, provide in part that all teachers: employed by the Board: Shall exercise watchful care over the conduct of the pupils while at play, both in the school buildings and on the playground, and in particular when so directed by the Princi- pal assume a share of respon- sibility for school yard supervi- sion: and: Shall practise such president; Robert Williams, sec- retary; and J. C. Ward, treas- urer, 135 SIMCOE ST. NORTH © RESIDENT PARTNERS Gordon W. Riehl, CA, R.ILA. Burt R. Waters, C.A. Mon. J. W. Monteith, F.C.A.,, M.P Gordon W. Rishi, CA, R.LA. Robert W. Lightfoot, C.A. Monteith, Monteith, Riehl & Co. Chartered Accountants PARTNERS: OSHAWA, ONTARIO ® TELEPHONE: Oshawa RA 5-3527 Ajox WH 2-0890 Bowmanville ZEnith 4-5750 A. Brock Monteith, 8. Comm, CA. George E. Trethewsy, CA. Burt R. Waters, C.A. WEST COAS EAST COAST (od; [09.10] JASPER QUEBEC . . . and many other interesting places. 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CANADIAN VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME The Province of Ontario, in co-operation with the Government of Canada and The Municipality of Oshawa Offers Courses in UNEMPLOYED The following programme of training for unemployed persons financed jointly by the Federal and Provincial Governments is designed to provide opportunities for unem- . :a=ve af aae. to improve their oppor- These courses will be offered at the O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute to a maximum of twenty trainees for each trade course an a maximum of thirty-five trainees for the Commercial course. All courses will take place Monday through Friday starting at 7:00 p.m. Trade courses will run to 3:30 a.m. for a total of forty hours of instruction per week. The Commercial Course will run to 1:30 a.m, for a total of 30 hours of instruction per week. Courses are to start July 4 and run for twelve weeks. Provision has been made each night for a half-hour rest period. Ps 4 " house BUILDING CONSTRUCTION thor end bench methods, joints and, fos ding English, mathematics. MACHINE OPERATORS' COURSE machine operation (lathe, miller, shaper, drill, power sew, et d ds. blueprint read. h grinder) bench work, an ing, English and mathematics. hi rod types, blueprint MASONRY brick, block, stone, tools and equi reading, English and mathematics. , safety p ion, safety p penmanship, English. 7 bh $i not eligible for APPLICATIONS fr Monday, June 26, 1961. utions, rod types, blueprint read- arithmetic, i will be peid to all trainees who are eligible for such benefits, Trainees unemployment insurance benefits will be paid at the rate of $2.00 per trainee -- day for single persons, and at the roie of $3.50 per trainee -- doy for the head of families. The above rates are subject to deductions where other benefits apply. These rates are higher for students who ere forced to live away from home in order to take the course, nn) 1 Emak at the Nati the above b Mayor Thomas, Chairman Oshawa Vocational Training Committee completed without delay and submitted to the National Emplo S. Saywell, Chairman, Oshawa Board of Education Office, Oshawe, should be yment Office mot later then Lis SRE S oh i 5 ERE TE 5 Trae LEB 2 EN