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She Oshawa Sines Published by Canadian Newspapers Limited 86 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario T. L. Wilson, Publisher THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1963--PAGE 6 Canada Tries To Lure Tourists From Europe Alan Field, director of the Cana- dian government travel bureau, pointed out this week that "there are more people in Britain and. Europe with more money for travel, more leisure and more opportunity than ever before in history," and "we have plans to get into this big market." In 1960, the last year for which statistics were available, 47,885 Europeans travelled to Canada. Mr. Field said that a Bureau of Statis- tics survey for a five-month period this year -- March to August -- shows that 58,000 visitors from Europe entered Canada. It is not clear how many of these were tourists and how many were making business trips. The increase is en- couraging, but it should be a great deal more. ; As Mr. Field pointed out, Euro- peans can be lured to Canada for a dozen different reasons -- "they have relatives in Canada; out of curiosity to see the holiday land of the West; because they are in- terested in emigrating; or because of the crowded resort areas of Europe." But he was under-stating when he said that, because Canada will be host to the world in 1967, steps must be taken to "improve our cuisine, our accommodation, our man-made attractions .. ." Outside a score or so of distin- guished eating places, found mostly in five or six large cities, our "cuisine" is terrible, and much of our accommodation is sub-standard and over-priced. There is excellent and distinctive cooking in the homes, cooking that derives from the products of the land and the water; but our restaurant cooks seem to have been imported lar- gely from the southern United States. Do people come to Canada to eat "southern" fried chicken? Not long ago we were in Halifax, and could not buy a bowl of clam chowder. We have much to offer the tourist --- excellent transportation facilities, a. fine system of parks, fishing and hunting, and scenery that in variety and grandeur mat- ches anything in the world. But people must eat, and they must sleep. And after they look at the scenery, they will be curious about the land itself and the people in it. Being Europeans, they have a sense of history. Where are the historic sites, the shrines, the memorials to the men and women whose lives contributed to the making of this great country? There are some plaques scat- tered across the country. There are a few inspired projects, such On- tario's pioneer village and Algon- quin Park collections. There are museums which reveal our social and economic history -- the Cana- dian Automotive Museum in Osh- awa is an example. But-a great many historic places have been destroyed in the name of "progress". In Oshawa, for instance, at least one historic old house is in danger. These are things which should be thought about, and acted upon, as we prepare to celebrate Canada's centenary, and welcome an in- creasing number of overseas visi- tors. Minimum Wage Delay Labor Minister Rowntree has laid down a go-slow policy for the ex- tension of the province's minimum wage legislation beyond the Osh- awa-Toronto-Hamilton area. From his remarks to the Ontario Federa- tion of Labor this week, the im- pression one gets is one of inde- finite delay -- and: the reasons given for the delay were pretty vague. bs Mr. Rowntree said, quite' pro- perly, that hasty action tends to create problems. But surely, he and his department have had enough time to consider the minimum wage requirements to avoid "hasty ac- tion". The minimum wage plan was announced last March, and studies were under way then concerning their application to various parts of the province. Apart from any other considera- tions, the minimum wage law could be a factor working against the Golden Horseshoe area, particularly when considered in conjunction with the federal government's depressed- area incentives. One of. the OFL delegates pointed this out, sug- gesting that existing limited appli- cation of the wage legislation could encourage business to settle in areas where the minimum does not apply. There was general understanding of the wisdom of applying the minimum gradually, by areas. But it is difficult to understand why there could not be a timed program. The impression of indefinite delay in the application of the legislation should be wiped out by a clear statement of the government's in- tentions. Lesson Of Robin Hood The highly respected British ma- gazine "Justice of the Peace and Local Government Review" feels that the legendary Robin Hood should be viewed as an outlaw rather than a hero. In humorous vein but with serious intent the magazine recently published the following comment on a "Robin Hood Festival" staged at Notting- ham by a. clothing manufacturer with an eye to drawing atlases tourists: | She Oshawa Times T. L. WILSON, Publisher Cc. GWYN KINSEY, Editor The Oshawa Times combining The Oshawa Times (astablished 1871) and the Whitby Gozette ond Chronicle (estoblished 1863) is published daily (Sundays ond Stotutory holidoys excepted) of Canad Daily hs Publish- @rs Association. The Conadien Press, Audit Bureou of Circulation and the Ontario Provincial Dailies Association. The Canodian Press is exclusively entitled to the use of republication of' ali news despatched in the paper credited to it or to The Associated Press or Reuters, and: also the local news published therein. Al! rights of special des- patches. cre also reserved. Offices: Thomson Buildin Avenue, = Onterio; Mentreol, SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by corriers in Oshowo, Whitby Ajex, Pert Prince Sree Thaw beg erg OF 'aunton, Tyrone, irton, Enniskill rd, Broughom, Burketon, Claremont, Sapien Greenwood, Kinsale, Ragian, Blackstock, Menehester, Pontypool ond Newcastie not over 45¢ per week, By mail {in Province ot Onteric) outside cerrtans el Gelivery creas 12.00 per year, Other ' Countries 15.00, USA. end 'Torsion 24.00, 425 University 0 Cathcart Street, "Having regard to the fact that the chief exploits of the legendary hero were chiefly concerned with robbing the rich, under the specious motive of giving to the poor (after deduction of a reasonable commis- sion for services rendered), a function which, in modern times, has been taken over by the welfare state--it is a question of some doubt whether a Robin Hood Festival is not contrary to public policy. The nurturing among the country's youth of admiration for an out- law who had deserted 'his lawful wife for fun and games in the greenwood with Maid Marian (who was, apparently, no better than she ought to be, and certainly no maid) is about as antisocial as the hero worship of a bold, bad bandit who did not hesitate to discharge lethal weapons at the posterior of the local sheriff deputed to arrest him - If Hood were alive today, he would be eligible for a good long spell of preventive detention." The comment, says writer C. J. Harris, raises a point: the question of the morality -- individual or state -- of taking from those who have it simply because they have it, Fcom TE mastegnece "mS OMY Pan" Fanteo we eee BY me FaTuER 'LOTS OF KIDS HAVE TWO PAIRS, MA' QUEEN'S PARK Drivers' Licence Change Confusing By DON O'HEARN TORONTO -- Now there's a fear that the fall drought may hit crops next spring A heavy frost, it's said, could seal off the ground and prevent water getting through to the un- derground tables this winter This could happen. But there's a good chance that it won't. Even if the water reserves are not built. up this fall they still can come back in the spring. If there is a good snow-fall in the winter and the thaw in the spring is gradual, the water reserves will be replenished be- fore the growing season. That's what the authorities Say. A key point is that in the fall and spring most surface water finds its way underground. YOUR HEALTH There is no vegetation or ac- 'tive tree growth to drink it up. DRIVERS PERMITS You a bit mixed up about 'the system being started in issuing drivers permits? Join the crowd This, so far as we Can See it, is the situation. This year you won't go to a licence issuer to get your li cence. And you won't sign over your old licence as in the past. Starting in December indivi- dual application forms' will be mailed out to all licence hold- ers in the province. It will take two months to get them all out. Then some drivers will have to buy licences which are good for three years. With others the renewal will be for periods anywhere from Eyeball Pressure Hits Optic Nerve By Joseph G. Molner, MD Dear Sir: Recent!y my eve doctor told. me I was on the verge of having glaucoma, He explained a little about it but not thoroughly Will ey sa" e elaborate?-- MRS. A. . Saunas means that the pressure inside the eyeball is increasing, If this is allowed to continue, the eyeball gradually hardens, and in time this de- stroys the optic nerve. By then you are blind and nothing can be done Glaucoma is one of the most dangerous: of all eye ailments because it causes such a large percentage of blindness. Fortunately we now have a method of discovering glaucoma in its early stages, rather than after it has done damage be- yond repair. With a small in- strument called a tonometer, an ophthalmologist (eye specialist) measures the tension of the sur- face of the eye. (No, it doesn't hurt, A medication is used so you are not bothered by the touch of the instrument.) If the tension is normal, fine But if it is beginning to be too high, treatment is required Some general physicians also use the tonometer. When a reading is too high, the ~atient is sent to a specialist for more intricate diagnostic tests. Treatment for glaucoma var- ies, but the purpose is the same in all cases--to reduce the pres- sure inside the eyeball. Medica- tion may be used, In addition, if the patient has nigh blood pressure, treatment. aimed at lowering it is in order. The pa- tient may be required to lose some weight, to be careful of diet, to get more rest and re- laxation, Tranquilizers may also be prescribed. In some cases, surgery may be necessary. A tiny vent is opened at the back of the eye to relieve the pressure inside, Glaucoma is too dangerous a condition to ignore. You must have skilled care, But you also must do your part in modifying your habits, diet, or whatever as specified by your doctor, if you are to have maximum suc- cess and safety. Dear. Dr. Molner: I am suf- fering from a gassy stomach and my doctor tells me it is from swallowing air when I eat and even when | talk. How can I avoid this?--R, N. Eat slowly. Don't gulp liquids, When talking, notice whether you have the unconscious habit of pausing between words and taking a "gulp" of air through the mouth. The best way to avoid this is to always breathe through the nose, with the mouth closed, Tense people may also swallow frequently -- and this contributes some air. 4% ONLY 9 BONUS DAYS LEFT To Receive a Big "ON YOUR SAVINGS FROM NOV. Ist For Further Information Call Any One Of The Friendly, Courteous Staff 728-1653 GUARANTY TRUST Company of Caneda 32 KING 'ST, E DOWNTOWN OSHAWA "Canada's Largest Independent Trust Co." the three years down to one year The department of transport is Staggering renewal dates so that there won't be a flood of reriewal applications in any one year. Your next renewal after you buy your 1964 licence will fall on your birthday--and you will again will be notified by an ap- plication form. But depending on your indivi- dual case it may fall one, two or three years from then. I am not going to try and ex- plain the system under which the department has worked this out The date of renewal will be on your application form--to- gether with the fee you will have to pay this year. This will be pro-rated according to the period your licence is to cover. Sorry, this is the best I can OTTAWA REPORT Parliament Faces Justified Attack By PATRICK NICHOLSON OTTAWA -- Several readers have referred to the quite un- precedented criticism which is being directed at rag Parilia- ment, asking if it is justified, and seekin examples of the conduct which is being criti- cized. During the last month nearly every newspaper in Canada has published editorials and news items which add up to sour comment of our MPs--and_this column has added its quota. It is my opinion that we now have the most bumbling gov- ernment faced by the most inept opposition in the most unruly House of Commons. Criticism of our 26th Parliament is en- tirely justified. Worse, the per- formance is so bad that a con- tinuation of it will lead to the complete collapse of our demo- cratic system. This is because far too much time is wasted on partisan bick- ering and name-calling and far too little pnogress is being made with the urgent -- of the nation's busines The reason for this. 'is com- plex. One obvious explanation is that, over the past six years, we have had three Parliaments in which the government was in a minority position, while in BY-GONE DAYS 30 YEARS AGO November. Crown Attorney Alex C. Hall was elected the first president of the Oshawa Branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses. The Westmount Dance Pavil- ion was gutted by fire, believed to be of incendiary origin. Dr. G, M. Trewin was elected president of the Durham and Ontario Counties Dental Asso- ciation. Dr. S. J, Phillips was elected secretary-treasurer. The Oxford Group Held a campaign for membership in- Oshawa with impressive re- sults, Reginald G. Geen presented the first of a series of organ re- citals in Simcoe Street United Church. He was assisted by Mrs. J. P. Mangan, soprano soloist. Rev. W. A. Nisbet, BA, accepted a call to the pastorate of Calvary Baptist Church. He came here from Belfast, Ire- land, Fire Chief W. R. Elliott had his hat stolen at the Westmount Pavilion fire. C. C. Stenhouse was elected president of the Provincial Lawn Bowlers' Association at its an- nual meeting in Toronto. Hydro workmen erected a new pole in front of the Armories, opposite the Fire Hall, to re- place the damaged one which conducted the city's fire alarm 7, 1933 Dr, G. L. Bird, district gover- nor of Rotary International, had spent a week making visits to Rotary Clubs in the district. The Armories became the scene of a disappointed and angry mob when dancers were informed that a car draw which was to have been made had to be cancelled because of insuf- ficient funds to cover the cost of the car and other prizes. The Oshawa Public Welfare Board reported 'to' council that $434,422 had been spent on re- lief for the fiscal year ending Oct. 1, 1933. TODAY IN HISTORY By THE CANADIAN PRESS Nov. 7, 1963... The last spike of the Ca- nadian Pacific Railway main line, to the Pacific coast was driven in at Craigellachie, B.C., 78 years ago today -- in' 1885. An agreement with British Co- lumbia in 1872 had guaran- teed a_ railway within 10 years. The slow progress of the work caused difficulties with British Columbia and threats of secession from Confederation. 1950--The first contingent of Canadian troops to join United Nations forces in Korea arrived at Pusan. 1805 -- Explorers Meri- wether Lewis and William Clark first sighted the Paci- fic Ocean at the mouth of the Columbia River. TOO MANY QUESTIONS One yey of this me been a gross jongation of the daily question period. it the members can get a questions which been chener, Speaker Lam now Speaker M: all guilty of much and unp) tude to MPs who. repea ask questions which do measure up to the requirement of being "urgent" and "of na- tional importance." Here is a specific example. One day recently, a Friday, House met at Vi a.m. By. 11.20" even the stragglers should ha out of 95 Conservatives, 11 "out of 17 New Democrats, five out of 11 Social Crediters, and six out of 13 Cauoettists. HOW IMPORTANT At that moment, Speaker Macnaughton was saying these words: "There is no doubt about the importance of the question to all honorable members." Yet 114 out of 265 MPs were absent, including three out of the four MPs who represent Ottawa! Looking along the front bench at the ministers, I noticed that Prime Minister Pearson and Messrs Martin, Chewrier, Pick- ersgill and MacNaught were lis- tening. Miss LaMarsh and Mr. MacEachen were talking to- gether. Teillet was reading some book; Drury Lamontagne, Denis and Favreau were read- ing some documents. Hellyer, Mcliraith, Benedickson, Gar- land and Deschatelets were png | or signing letters. Gor- don, Sharp, Laing, Cardin, Rob- ichaud, Nicholson, Hays and Tremblay were not in their seats This pattern was repeated throughout the chamber. Many MPs were, reading newspapers. Did these MPs recognize the importance of the matter, to which the Speaker was refer- ring? The lesson of course is that no debating chamber should be cluttered up with desks, which permit and encourage the au- dience " pay attention to mat- ters other than the spoken word, To throw out the desks, thus making it clear to all that the chamber is a debating forum and not a communal of- fice and reading room, is the most obvious and overdue step now facing the House. What this country needs Is a good 12-month year -- and you can help it happen! YOUR INCENTIVE: 500M FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IF YOU HAVE YOUR NEW HOME BUILT IN THE WINTER DO IT NOW! Arrange for your new home to be Winter Built! "Everyone stands to gain from increased winter work --and you gain $500.00 cash from the Department of Labour if your new house fulfills certain requirements. First of all--an application for certification as a Winter Built home must be made to the Special Services Branch, Department of Labour, Ottawa, either by you or the builder. This step is essential. The bulk of the work on your new home must be carried out before March 31, 1964, The foundation may be installed before December 1, and certain out- _ Side finishing may be completed after March 3lst. Your home could be built for you, you can build it yourself, or you can buy one ready built. The home can be a single house, or a multiple housing structure of not more than four units, with each unit qualifying for the $500.00 incentive. Naturally it has to comply with normal standards of adequate housing and local building bylaws. Where to apply? Your builder has the details. And you can get a pamphlet containing full details and application form from your nearest National Em- ployment Service office, (or Post Office if you don't have a NES office in your district,) from the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation offices, or write direct to Special Services Branch, Department of Labour, Ottawa. Rest assured. Canadian builders have the know-how to make Winter Built homes a sound investment. Do It Now. Arrange today to. have your home Winter Built. You'll gain that $500.00 incentive and you'll be helping Canada keep busy through the 'winter months. ' Issued by authority of HON. ALLAN J. MacEACHEN, MINISTER OF LABOUR, CANADA ,