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. UNITED KINGDOM OPINION Budget Action May Ease Furore Over Tax Rates Charlie, Charlie, Quite Confrary, How does your Published by Canadian Newspapers Limited 86 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario T. L, Wilson, Publisher SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1963 -- PAGE 6 Big Expansion Program Ahead For Universities It is natural that municipal tax- payers should think only of public, separate and secondary schools when they discuss the costs of edu- cation. But there is another and ex- tremely important part of the edu- cation system for which they are also largely responsible, That is edu- cation at the university level. The universities draw their rev- enue from fees, private donations and endowments, and government (mainly provincial) grants. Without government assistance, the Cana- dian university system would per- ish. And governments can only get the money from the taxpayers -- the people in the municipalities. In a speech this week, Dr. Claude Bissell, president of the University of Toronto, talked about financial support of universities. He argued that "not even the most buoyant provincial economy, unless it is will- ing to make sacrificial cut-backs in other areas, can support the full burden of higher education." He sees the answer as much stronger federal assistance. The situation, as outlined by Dr. Bissell, is this: "The full-time enrolment in Cana- dian universities at the present time is approximately 140,000. It is antic- ipated that it will rise to 312,000 by .1970. The figure of 312,000 will then give us 21 per cent of the 18 to 21- year-old group. This is by no means a high percentage when one reflects that the United States reached this level ten years ago. Among these students there will be an increasing percentage seeking expensive courses in post-bacclaureate pro- fessional education or in our gra- duate schools, many of whom will come from countries less favored than our own. At the present time we have a full-time staff of about 10,000 men and women; in 1970-71, to maintain the same ratio, wé& should have 25,000. To reach that number, while looking after the withdrawals that occur every year, we must add in the next ten years about 23,000 full-time members of staff. "Tn 1955-56 the operating budget of the Canadian universities was ap- proximately $78 million; in 1965-66 it is estimated that it will be $420 million, and it is clear that this dizzy progression must continue if we are to do our job properly. Be- tween the years 1956 and 1960 the universities of Canada have spent $300 million for capital purposes, and the estimates for the next five years show that they must spend $750. million." Still Central Problem The 1962 report of Governor Louis Rasminsky of the Bank of Ganada confirms the belief repeat- edly expressed in these columns: Canada must attack the chronic bal- ance-of-payments problem if the country is to have a dynamic, flour- ishing future. To put the matter in bread-and-butter terms, Canad- ians must find a way of living with- | in their means. The Bank of Canada report shows how Canada spends more abroad than it earns. In straight trade last year we didn't do too badly; we sold $155 million' worth more goods abroad than we imported. But on non-merchandise items, such as for- eign travel, interest and dividends on money borrowed in other coun- tries, we ran a deficit of $1,005, making a net deficit of $848 million in our international account. When the 'continuing payments deficits are considered along with our continuing federal budget de- ficits, the inevitable conclusion is that we are in danger ef losing con- trol of our economic affairs. It is easy to understand why foreign ob- servers can conclude that we have already lost control - a conclusion that led directly to last June's run on the dollar and could lead to an- other one this spring or summer. The deficits lie at the very heart of Canada's economic troubles; it is the key problem, and its solution would lead directly to the solution of the others. That is why the deficits should be the central issue of debate in the current election campaign. But our political leaders are studiously avoiding it, probably because, as Mr. Pearson has admitted, harsh truths must be stated, hard facts must be faced; it is much easier to promise goodies - goodies which we probably can't pay for. But this hard fact remains: We have been living beyond our means and we cannot keep it up indefin- itely, De-Icing Great Lakes Wisconsin's Democratic Senator E. William Proxmire wants the U.S. army engineers to study the feas- ibility of de-icing the Great Lakes during the winter months, in order to keep the St. Lawrence Seaway open to traffic. He has introduced a bill in the U.S. Congress to au- thorize such a project. This should be a joint Canadian- American project. After such a winter as we have just experienced, it may sound fantastic, but so did supersonic flight just a few years ago. A victory over Great Lakes ice would be, simply, a victory over ice. the economic consequences of She Oshawa Times T. L. WILSON, Publisher Cc. GWYN KINSEY, Editor The Oshawa Times combin' The Oshawo Times (established 1871) and the. Whitty Gazette and Chronicle (established 1863) is published daily statutory holidays excepted). Members of Canadian Daily Newspaper Publish- ers Association, The ian Press, Audit Bureou - of Circulation and the Ontario Provincial Dollies Press is y entitied to hog ge of republication of all news in despatched credited to it or to The Associated Press of Routers, and also the local mews published therein. All rights of special des patches cre also reserved. Offices: Avenue, Toronto, Montreal, P.Q. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by corriers in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Bowmanville, Brooklin, Port Perry, Prince Albert, Grove, Hampten, Frenchman's Bay, Liverpool, Taunton, Tyrone, Dunbarton, Enniskillen, Orono, Leskard, h Burketon, Ci % Columbus, Greenwood, Kinsole, Raglan, Blackstock, aanchester, Pontypoot and Newcastle. not over 45¢ per week. By mail (in ype ot yet de carriers delivery areas 12.00 per year. Ot froveue and Commonwealth Countries 15.00, USA, end foreign 24.00, Bul 425 University Ontario; Cothcort Street, which, for Canada in particular, would be incalculable. It is curious, considering the important part ice plays in the life of Canada, how little attention we have paid it. The Russians have long faced the fact that their waterways freeze each winter, but they have refused to accept it as something they can do nothing about. The result is that their research is far ahead of ours. The de-icing of the Great Lakes might, of course, turn oft to be a mixed blessing. Meterologists have suggested that if the Lakes had no ice cover at all, snowfall in the lee of the Lakes would be correspond- ingly greater - an unhappy thought in a comunity like Watertown, New York, which this year has recorded 150 inches of snow. But it is quite possible that a stronger scientific attack on ice would produce other victories - more efficient methods of snow removal, for example, or les destructive chemicals on slippery streets. Bible Thought For' God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. -- John 3:16. This is the Gospel in a nut shell. God loved and gave. We need only believe and live, garden grow ? THE COMMON MARKET GARDEN READERS' VIEWS BUS SIGNS Dear Sir: I would like to reply to the letter by "'another subsidy pay- er' which appeared in the Times, of March 20, 1963 in which he or she criticized the Public Utilities Commission for allowing political signs on the Oshawa buses. First of all, let's deal with de- facing of the buses. In the case of buses the PUC receives rev- enue from any advertising in or on the buses and has com- plete control as to what goes "ap, what is paid for the space, and for how long the advertise- ment remains. It doesn't have this control over poles, and there is no revenue from poie advertising. The PUC in my opinion, should be commended for prohibiting posting of bills of any kind on these hydro poles. So. whether the buses are defaced with political ads or business ads, there is no dif- ference, so long as the space is paid for by the people who use this method of advertising, and thereby help to increase the revenue of the PUC and re- duce the amount of the subsidy that has to be paid by the tax- payers. is Let us suggest to '"'another subsidy payer" that he should check with the PUC and find out how much money is re- ceived each year through this medium and he might: well be agreeably surprised. Also, let me assure this anonymous writer that any sign, political or business, that ap- pears on the buses is paid for unless it might be for a charity purpose of the community. The writer states that he or she has seen quite a bit of this world and has never seen pub- lic property used for this pur- pose. Well, if the PUC or any other public transportation system that has to be subsidized can increase revenue and reduce the subsidy needed by carrying political advertising then, as a taxpayer, also I say, more power to them regardless' of what party or parties are pay- ing for the space, whether' it be Liberal, Conservative, New Democratic, or Social Credit. Had there not been confusion or some disagreement in an- other party's committee on ad- vertising, there could have been another party's signs on the buses, then possibly 'another subsidy payer'? would have felt better. So, to a lot of your read- ers that I have talked to, his or her letter did seem like sour grapés. Thank you for the space. Just another subsidy payer for a lot of years, but with the courage of his convictions and not afraid to sign his full name. HARRYL F. BENSON. Oshawa BUS SIGNS AGAIN Dear Sir: "Another Subsidy Payer" is suffering from a rush of preju- dice to the head on the matter of political advertising on Osh- awa buses. Your indignant correspondent has apparently failed to notice that the buses are customarily used for all forms of commer: cial advertising. The PUC, in its wisdom, is obviously trying to -- cut costs as much as possible, BY-GONE DAYS 40 YEARS AGO C. F. Dell was elected Com- mander of 'he newly-formed Oshawa Post, Canadian Legion. Fire Chief A. C. Cameron re- ported the fire losses since Jan- uary 1 amounted to $2,685, which, he remarked, was the best record in the history of the town. Plans were made at a meet- ing of Oshawa busimess men and YMCA directors to proceed with an expansion program and make the organization self-sus- taining. E, Seguoin was conductor at a concert of Irish music held in the assembly hall of St. Greg- ory's school. St. Gregory's ladies' baseball team, champions of the 'Indoor Baseball League, and their coach, Nelson Whinfield, were eo at St. Gregory's An architect's drawing was made of ihe mew proposed Cen- tre Street School. It was esti- mated that the school would cost $150,000 to build. Several cases of diphtheria, measles and scarlet fever were reported and the authorities were keeping them in check. In a subscription contest held by the Ontario Reformer, first prize, an Oakland Six car was won by Mrs, L. L. Corrin. Sec- ond prize, a Chevrolet touring car was won by J. W. Balson and third prize, a Brunswick phonograph, was won by Ralph Vickery. Mayor W. J, Trick, J. V. Hill, F. L. Mason and J. L. Whattam were appointed oy council as a delegation to present a resolu- tion to Hon. Biggs, Minister of Highways, urging the comple- tion of the highway between Whitby and Oshawa. M. J. Dedman was elected president of the Central Ontario Baseball League, to succeed Ernest Parsons. G. D. Conant, D. B. Carlyle and J. E. Carruthers were ap- pointed to negotiate with GMC a lease of property north of the King Street School for the use of the Tennis Club. 8:00 21 yeers old by D 4-H ORGANIZATION Oshawa Kiwanis 4-H Dairy Club Oshawa Kiwanis 4-H Grain Club Township Hall, Brooklin TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 1963 Farm boys and girls 12 years old by January Ist, and not P.M. hy Hethi, 31st, are P, . bh P Pp e enr i for the benefit of all taxpayers. It would seem to me to be rank prejudice to start discrim- inating against any business or group of good repute which wished to purchase advertising space. I am sorry that the signs supporting me and the New Democratic Party are offen- sive to. your correspondent. Perhaps he will be comforted if he pauses to consider that other signs may be equally offensive to other taxpayers. For example, some people may object to the promotion of the product of a company which is on strike. However, I am sure none of us objects to any reduction in costs which the PUC may pass on to us. In the interests of promoting mutual tolerance, I am happy to be subsidizing your corre- spondent by buying space on the PUC buses. AILEEN HALL Oshawa By M. McINTYRE HOOD Special London (Eng) LONDON -- In an effort to @ppease the mass uprising of public opinion against the in- creases in municipal tax rates, the Chancellor of the Exchequer is giving serious consideration to making provision in his bud- get on April 3 for transferring part of the burden of municipal council spending to the trea- eury. This was the meaning which was taken from a_ statement made by Sir Keith Joseph, min- ister of housing and local goy- ernment, in response to a firm demand that the government in- crease its block grant to local councils by 10 per cent. In reply, he gave a very strong hint that action in another di- section, but just as effective, is being considered by Reginald Maudling, and might come up in his budget. Since this statement was made to pacify the Tory rebels, it can be taken for granted that there is more in it than mere loose talk. ANALYSIS OF RATES In this connection, the Rating and Valuation Association has made a survey of the rates which have been fixed by muni- cipal councils up to date. . Fig- ures are now available for more than one-third of the local coun- cils. They show that in 419 coun- cil areas the rates have increas- ed. But 103 councils have been able to make a reduction in the rates, while in two cases. there has been no change. The in- creases made average about seven and a half per cent, but the final result will be to bring in to the council's funds an in- crease of something like $186 million. In reply to the question of why the rates generally have gone up by so much the asso- ciation spokesman says: "More spending on education, roads, police, welfare, health services, higher salaries, more street cleaning, including snow clearance and lower deficiency grants." The association admits that the present rating system is causing hardship to many peo- ple, particularly the very poor and those on small fixed in- comes, Sir Edward Boyle, minister of education, has told the school teachers in no uncertain terms that he is going to impose on them by law his salary plan to which they object. "My Mutual Life insurance costs /ess in the long run. I'm all for that." The Burnham Comimittee, a joint body, of teachers union re- presentatives and educational authorities, agreed to a plan which would provide increases from $150 to $240 a year for all school teachers. The minister re- jected this plan and sent it back to the committee, demanding that a larger share of the in- ¢rease, to cost $63 million, should go to teachers with long service, special qualifications and responsibilities 'with less to the newer teachers, The Burnham Committee re- jected the minister's suggest. tions, re-affirmed its adoption of its own plan for a straight in- crease across the board, and asked the minister to accept it for the second time. ee But Sir Edward Boyle would not budge. The plan he has laid down is going to stick, and he intends to have legislation pass- ed through parliament to impose it on the teachers. BRINGS REVOLT This firm handling of the sit- uation by the minister has brought a sharp revolt from the National Union of Teachers, which claims that it means the end of the road for the Burnham Committee, long recognized as the negotiating body for teachers' salaries. Dir. Ronald Gould, secretary of the NUT, put it quite bluntly when he said: "The minister's action will result in considerable discon- tent among teachers, who will feel not only that their repre- sentatives have been flouted, but that the younger teachers are having a particularly raw deal." . BAN ON REDS The leaders of the 250,000- strong Electrical Trade Union are determined to keep their union free from again getting under Communist control. Having beaten the Communist leadership hands down after a High Court case found the Red element guilty of conspiracy to steal the union elections, the anti-Communists now in control have acted f : down two Bh ay ha Bg branches which are still controll- ed by Communists. These executive order to keep clear of unofficial shop stewards' move. ments, ' The action closing down these two branches is the direct out- come of the unofficial to rule and slow-down whi caused serious power cut-offs and shortages during the worst period of the winter's deep freeze. 1 Further proof of the rout of the Communists in this union is seen in a runaway victory for Frank Chapple, leading anti- Communist executive member, in an election for the key post of assistant general secretary. This was the first ballot box test for the new leadership of the union, and it came through with flying colors. The: Com- munist candidate for the post ran far behind in a .contest in which Mr, Chapple had an over- whelming margin over four other aspirants for the post. George Wigg, Labor MP for Dudley, has placed a motion before the House of Commons urging the government - "im. mediately to introduce legisla- tion imposing severe financial penalties on the principal pro- prietors of newspapers which consistently indulge in adven- turous sensationalism with little regard to truth or the public good." Presenting the motion, Mr. Wigg said he thought the pro- prietors of newspapers which indulge in "sensationalism" should be fined $50,000 for a first offence and up to $500,000 for subsequent offences. , 135 SIMCOE ST. NORTH @ RESIDENT PARTNERS Gordon W. Riehl, C.A., R.I.A. Burt R. Waters, C.A. Gordon W. Riehl, C.A., R.LA. Robert W. Ligh 1 CA. Monteith, Monteith, Riehl & Co. Chartered Accountants @ TELEPHONE: PARTNERS: Hon, 3. W. Mentelth, F.C.A., M.P. A. Brock Monteith, 8. Comm., €.A. George E. Trethway, C.A. Burt R. Waters, C.A. 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