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dhe Oshawa Sones Published by Canadian Newspapers Limited, 86 King St. E., Oshawa, Ont. Page 6 Thursday, September 7, 1961 Economics Force UK. Into Common Market The Canadian Institute of Public Opinion has reported that Canadians who know something about the Com- mon Market are more inclined to criticize Ottawa for its objections to Britain's joining the Market than to find fault with Britain for considering such a step -- thus demonstrating once again that what is said in Ottawa should not be accepted as the opinion of the Canadian people. While no immediate appraisal is possible of the full implications for Canada and all the countries of the Commonwealth in Britain's application for full membership in the Common Market, the UK. government seems to have had no alternative. It is becoming apparent that Britain could only lose by remaining aloof from the political and economic union that is the stated objective of the six E.CM. countries-- West Germany, France, Italy, The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxemburg. But there is also the point that E.C.M. membership may be the disciplinary factor that can help cure the serious economic ills acknowledged in Britain's recent "austerity budget." For the fact is that despite high wages and nearly full employment, the country's pros- perity has turned out to be only skin deep. Britain's predicament is a contradic- tion of the theory that a high level of spending, by individuals and by govern- ment, can create and maintain employ- ment in a nation that depends for its existence on trade. The program put people to work, but only with the inevi- table consequence of pushing up the prices of British products. Opposition Leader Hugh Gaitskell summed up the situation in these words: "We are spend- ing more than we are earning. We have the worst export record in the past ten years of any industrial country in the world. We have almost the worst production record and almost the highest rise in prices." And this was the warning of Chancellor of the Ex- chequer Selwyn Lloyd: "In a tough, competitive world, we as a nation are not doing well enough. We are in danger of becoming a second rate economy with a declining standard of living." Although most British newspapers criticized Selwyn Lloyd's budget as not tough enough, the public not unex- pectedly, did not welcome it. Despite an existing purchase tax of 50 per cent on many goods, there was a 10 per cent hike in sales and excise taxes on almost everything but essentials, There was the first capital gains tax in British history, plus an increase in the bank rate to discourage business borrowing. A reduction in farm price supports was threatened. Pay increases for teachers and government workers were refused. There was a hint of government action to halt wage boosts, in industry. Lloyd acknowledged, too, that the high costs of the welfare state have undermined Britain's prosperity and he rejected any present expansion of social services Surveys And Cover-Ups Did you ever wonder what happens to all the surveys that are undertaken, or why they were undertaken in the first place? A world champion expert on the subject of massive research, Dr. Henry T. Heald, head of the Ford Foundation, discussed the subject not long ago at the dedication of a new building in Washington designed to provide study rooms and conference halls for the in- creasing army of consultants gathering there. He said research reports have two weaknesses. First most are a kind of placebo; they are used as a substitute for action, to "cover up inaction," in Heald's words. Second -- perhaps as a consequence of the first -- the rare good ones often fall victim to what Heald calls "the national sport of shel- ving expert studies." They then multiply because the initial findings have been ignored. Dr. Heald believes that "More bridges should be built across the presumed gulf between men of action and men of thought" This is difficult because scholars are unwordly and men of affairs are ornery. : The scholars, Heald says, "regard their work as indivisible and disclaim their responsibility to put it to any test of usefulness." Men of affairs, on the other hand, he observes, "still hold suspect conclusions made by those not responsible for the decisions" and, while giving lip service to research, are all too inclined "to play hunches incon- sistent with available knowledge." As the political reports say "The longest known distance between a thought and an act in government is via the committee rooms and a royal commissions." This, of course, is the principal reason committees and com- he Oshawa Times 7. L. WILSON, Publisher and General Manager €. GWYN KINSEY, Editor The Oshowa Times combining The Oshawa Times (established 1871) ond the Whitby Gazette ond Chronicle (established 1863), is published doily (Sundays and statutory holidays excepted). Members ot Canadion Daily Newspoper Publishers Association, The Canadian Press, Audit Bureou of Circulation and the Ontario Provincial Dailies Asso- ciation. The Canadion Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news despatched in the paper credited to It or to The Associated Press or Reuters, and also the local news published therein. All rights of speciol despatches are also reserved > Offices: Thomson Building, 425 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario; 640 Cathcart Street, Montreal, P.Q. 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Hechinger, the New York Times' education editor: "Committee reports fulfill much the same purpose on the contemporary scene as the chorus did in Greek drama: To give warning of vague trials ahead without being so specific as to interfere with the immediate business of the actors or to kill the suspense of the audience." Other Editor's Views Hits Sensitive Chord (London Free Press) A writer for The Times of India has struck a sensitive chord in U.S. world conduct 'by asserting that Americans have not really tried to understand the aspirations and motives of peoples in many areas of the world. H. R. Vorha, speaking to the Canadian Institute of Public Affairs, said that too often the United States has been willing to prop up unpopular governments a- broad merely because those govern- ments were prepared to suppress Com- munism on the surface by doing no- ° thing to erase its underlying causes. Lean Virtue (Sherbrooke Record) Thin people have higher moral stan- dards than fat ones according to a social psychologist who addressed the Con- ference of Modern Churchmen at Ox- ford last week. Michael Argyle said investigations have shown that thin and bony people generally have super egoes. He added that this means they have higher stan- dards of conduct, are better able to resist temptation and also experience stronger guilt feelings. Bible Thought Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. --II. Thessalonians 1:2, Our sins and stupidities would chat- ter our peace if it were not for the grace of God. Praise Him! ! Pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glor- ified. -- II Thessalonians 3:1 We pray for daily bread and take cake cheerfully; how often do we pray that God's Word may win both in us and through us? b} SEPTEMBER MORN QUEEN'S PARK Taking Pictures Of Court Session By DON O"HEARN TORONTO--The difference in two men: A while ago a magistrate in a Toronto suburb permitted tele- vision cameras and news photo- graphers in his court. This, of course, was a precedent. Attorney - General Roberts when asked about it was not concerned. This was some days after the incident and he said he was hav- ing the file brought to him. (he had been out of town). Then he thought he would put the matter before his "advisory committee" this fall, Perhaps, he said, it might see some reason why pictures should be permitted. (The attorney - general didn't know that some years ago a di- rective had gone out prohibiting INSIDE YOU Slumps And Eyes Curvature Causes By BURTON H. FERN, MD SHE STRAINED and sweat- ed, but still couldn't straighten that large curve in her spine! Why? Her spinal bones were nor- mal. Rickets hadn't softened them. Polio hadn't weakened muscles. Female hormones flowing through her adolescent veins might be weakening those spinal muscles. Teen-aged girls are especially vulnerable to curva- ture of the spine. A strong pull on one side bends the spine like an Indian bow. Eventually, spinal bones wear down and tough ligaments hard- en into bone, freezing the curva- ture in place. To counter- balance the main curve, the neck and lower back often bend in the opposite direction until the spine resembles the letter HIP JUTS FORWARD Because curved spinal bones also twist, the hip on the strong- er side juts forward. The curva- ture raises the shoulder in the weaker side. The back aches and feels tired. Because the curvature shrinks both chest and abdomen, vie- tims often lose their breath and suffer all sorts of indigestion. The uneven muscle pull in- creases the bowing, as children grow. But once the spinal bones wear down and freeze in place, the curvature cant change. Early, exercises combined with heat and massage can loosen tight spinal muscles to balance the pull on either side. BYGONE DAYS 30 YEARS AGO Grace Lutheran Church, Al- bert street, was formally open- ed and dedication services were preached by Rev. A. C. Hahn, local pastor, Rev. Ernest Hahn, Toronto and Rev. F. Malinsky of Elmira. Margaret Ravior, winner of the CNE swim for the second consecutive time and George Young, winner of the 15-mile marathon, returned to Oshawa, accompanied by other swim- mers who received their train- ing in Lakeview waters, to stage a public exhibition. W. J. Trick was installed the new president of Oshawa Ki- wanis Club, replacing R. Bir- chard who moved to Toronto. Harry Power, member of the Government Employment Bur- eau staff here, was appointed superintendent of the new em- ployment office at Fort Frances. Blue Devils football team started holding practice ses- sions at Alexandra Park. Corsets, braces or plaster jack- ets (worn only at night) help hold the spine straight as an arrow until muscles can take over. Once bones wear down, you'll need long weeks in a plaster cast with or without suggery. Several spinal bones have to fuse into one solid piece. NO BACK SUPPORT Old-fashioned school desks never supported the back prop- erly. Children slumped to one side or the other. Many wound up with curvature of the spine. Even weak eye muscles can bend the spine. Struggling to see with his stronger eye, Jun- ior has to twist his trunk and spine until the world comes into focus. Here, a few ounces of eye- glass prevention are worth pounds of plaster cast cure! the taking of pictures in courts. This, of course, was before he assumed office.) FROST OPPOSED Some days later Premier Frost was asked what he thought of the picture-taking. Wow! Was he ever against it. It affected the impartiality of a trial, he declared. It was not fair to the accused or the witnesses. He took the bit and ran with it, for a good stretch and at a ot pace.. tr PROTECT INDIVIDUAL The key reason why photog- raphy in courts is barred, of course, stems from our great basic principle of justice that an accused is innocent until proven guilty. The principle has been getting a bit shabby around the cuffs of late. But with those who really keep our system on the rails-- and who are capable of doing so--the whole cloth still left is still precious. To them the welfare of the state at large has to be drasti- cally threatened before the right of the individual can be prop- erly over-ridden. NOT FROST Those sponsoring Mr. Roberts as leader, and the attorney-gen- eral himself, put forward one great argument. They say he will carry on gov- ernment in the Frost tradition. To the observer this doesn't add up. He remembers that the attor- ney - general introduced legisla- tion last winter which would have authorized a magistrate to lock up a drunk on for a three- month "cure" on a first offence. And remembers that Mr. Frost when he saw this had it changed. One of the great reasons for public confidence in Mr. Frost, it should be remembered, is that he had good knowledge of the essentials of democracy, and re- spect for them in most cases. GALLUP POLL S. African Withdrawal Not Canadians' Worry By CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC OPINION Now that South Africa has withdrawn from the Common- wealth, the largest segment of the population thinks that we should continue our friendly re- lations, and not criticize that country's racial policies. Four in ten men and women believe this should be Canada's course. This is in line with national opinion reported by the Gallup Poll in May of this year when 43 per cent of the public who had heard something of South Africa's withdrawal from the Commonwealth believed that the way the country runs its affairs is its own business. In a similar mood 51 per cent of the nation objects to Ottawa's criticism of Britain's contemplated entry into the European Common Mar- ket, mainly on the grounds that what Britain does is her own business. Canadians are not troubled very much about the effect South Africa's withdrawal may have on Commonwealth rela- tions. A solid majority -- 59 per cent -- think it will make no difference, or are so little con- cerned that they have no opinion to give. About one in four men and women think that the Com- monwealth will be weakened. Only about half this proportion think it will be strengthened. Reporters for the Gallup Poll asked this question for today's report: . "As you may know South Africa left the Commonwealth in May of this year. Do you think this will strengthen the position of the Commonwealth in world affairs, weaken it, or won't it make any difference?" Pet. Weaken ....ecesssencines 28 Strengthen ... esses 15 No opinion «veveseseseess 25 100 To find out how people think Canada should behave towards South Africa, as it is no longer a part of the Commonwealth, each man and woman selected for interview was handed a card with four choices, and asked: "What do you think should be Canada's attitude in her rela- tions with South Africa now?" Results show a strong belief that we should continue a friend- ly association and leave criti- cisms of South Africa's racial policies alone. About one in four thinks that while being friendly, we should criticize these policies. 1. Be friendly but criticize South Africa's racial policy 27% 2. Continue to be friendly and do not criticize South Africa's racial policy 40 . Continue being friendly only if South Africa changes her racial policy . Have nothing to do with South Africa .......... 4 . Unconcerned . Don't know World Copyright Reserved READERS' VIEWS Part-Time Work Stirs Complaint Dear Sir: In reference to the picture that appeared in your paper Thursday or Friday eve- ning, showing Abe Taylor and others studying the agreement to be presented to GM. Now as to the labor move- ment, I am for it 100 per, cent, and fully realize that without a union wages here in Oshawa would be low. The only complaint I have with the union is this: Why can't they do as good a job of policing their ranks and do something with these guys who are con- ducting part-time businesses on the side? They haven't the guts to get out and try it on their own. It's quite simple for a man to repair a TV for $2 when he's making $70 a week; also to up- holster a chair for $5 when it should be $10. Please bear in mind that when these fellows go out and cut prices they are only hurting an- other small man like them- selves. Is this why they want shorter hours? If they figure there is so much to be made working for yourself, why don't they try it? Try and remember that most small operators are fellows who had the courage to leave the Motors and have to suffer from these moonlighters. LAWRENCE BROWN. Oshawa. BACKS BANDMASTER Dear Sir: I'was so stunned and shamed by your inconsider- ate headline of Aug. 25 and Mr. Gearin's remarks of Aug. 26, that I have just now recovered sufficiently to take up pen in hand in defence of Lieutenant Francis and his many musical triumphs since arriving in Osh- awa such a short time ago. You say you are receiving a great many letters, but all from his pupils, so here is one from a different. segment, a listener to well over 90 per cent of all band concerts held in Oshawa since coming here in 1927. I have no axe to grind for I am no relative of Mr. Francis or of any member of his musical groups. And since, unfortunate- ly, there was no such wonderful person as Mr. Francis in Osh- awa in the hungry thirties, I cannot claim to have ever had a music lesson in my life, but I do appreciate fully what he has done with our Regiment Band, and let me tell you, it is un- believable. I can remember the first night he took over how dif- ferently the band played. And I have yet another bone to pick with you concerning this matter. Before 1927 I lived in both Meaford and Collingwood. From your remarks I seem to feel you infer that it is just awful that little hick otwns such as these should win over a great City like Oshawa, with a mag- nificent paper such as "The Oshawa Times", that does not hesitate to use its power to kick a good man when he is down. In those days up there they were being taught by Old Coun- try musicians -- young English- men just such as Mr. Francis, who helped the young play as only they can play and teach in the Old Country. For your information, let me tell you, that from my earliest memories, my dear grandfather, good old Sam Redmonds, played in this Mea- ford band, and even in those days they were taking first, sec- , third, fourth and maybe even fifth place at the CNE regularly. I can still clearly re- member the great excitement of those days when the band left for and returned from Toronto, and the spirit of competition seemed to be everywhere. But 1 don't seem to remember it was any less when the prize they were bringing home hap- pened to be fourth place instead of first, just so long as they had tried, and experienced the won- derful thrill of competing. Although I was too young to read the headlines in the Mea- ford Express then, 1 am sure they would not say what I read the other evening in the only paper left at our door, but rath- er "Meaford Band comes in FOURTH". To put things in a nutshell, I think all of us who do listen to his concerts must realize Lieu- tenant Francis is much much too good for a city that fails to turn out to overflowing capacity at this bandshell good old Mr. Sam has given for the concerts -- a city that fails to provide arenas for those wishing to play hockey -- a city that doesn't want to provide swimming pools in its high schools. EVELYN FLEMING. Oshawa. FUNNY MONEY Dear Sir: I have sent the following let- ter to Mr. Walter P. Reuther, president of the United Auto Workers: "As I have explained to you on various occasions in the past years you are barking up the wrong tree in, making wage hikes .or profit sharing the sole aim of your demands on the auto makers. "You should, instead or in ad- dition, demand that the auto makers pay your workers in dollars that they can get their full money's worth out of when they spend them or deposit them in the banks. "As I have told you before, your men get only 50 cents worth on the dollar for each dollar they earn and spend or deposit. = Consequently your men are deprived of the profit that they would get from the money in their pay envelopes if their pay was in full-value honest dollars. "Hence, the more money they get, the more profit they miss, and the benefits they should get from wage hikes are in effect lost because of the greater am- mount of profits they miss. "This is as 1 have previously explained to you, because the dollars your men now get from the auto makers cost two dollars to get out of banks in the first place. Hence when your men spend or deposit their money at its face value, they miss the profit they would other- wise get if they were to get the full value for their money, or if the cost of the money in the first place were to be cut in half so as to balance up with its face value. "It's the loss of this extra monetary value that your work- ers should be getting out of their wages, that's the cause of all the financial and economic troubles now confronting us, and the main task confronting you labor leaders is to get this extra value for your work- ers from the money they now earn. This is much more im- portant than getting a greater share of the auto makers in- come by way of wage hikes, profit sharing or fringe benefits. In brief, it's an honest dollar that you should be striving for, not more of the 50 cent dollars we now get. "In as much as your govern. ment and banks refuse to see that your men are paid in honest full-value dollars, it's up to you to take up the task on their behalf. I therefore hope you won't pass the buck again, for this may be your last chance to get on the right track and help prevent the H-bombs from falling on auto plants and work- ers alike in the final pay-off. "The auto workers have placed their faith in you to look after their welfare, so it's up to you to live up to their con- fidence. I therefore hope you will demand an honest dollar for your workers pay in place of or in addition to your de- mands for a wage hike or a share in company profits. You should do this immediately and make this the price of your strike demands, What do you say to this? Scarboro, Frank O'Hearn LOST GRADUATES Dear Sir: The Association of Alumni of Sir George Williams University in Montreal will be celebrating its Silver Anniver- sary in the spring of 1962. In preparation for the event, we are anxious to trace, your columns, "lost" Alumni who may be your readers. Who is "lost"? Technically, any Alumnus who has not heard from us since our last mailing, May 1, 1961. There are many more with whom we have lost fellowship a decade or more ago. If you are one of these, please write immediately to the Execu- tive Director, the Association of Alumni, Sir George Williams University, 1435 Drummond St., Montreal 25, Quebec. Sir George Willams University. Montreal. VISIT BRITAIN There were 66,950 American visitors to Britain in June, 1961, a oneper-cent drop from June of 1960. Join The March To YOUR NEW HOME AWAITS BEAU VALLEY SEE HOW CUSTOM BUILT HOMES Open till September 16 2 p.m. - Dusk Mon. thru Sat. 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