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| | | } She Oshawa Times Published by Canadian Newspapers Limited 86 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario T. L. Wilson, Publisher SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1963--PAGE 6 =Different Views Taken "Of Same Bids By Firms The Auditor-General of Canada expressed his concern this week about the increasing number of identical bids being received by gov- ernment departments and agencies. He was obviously suspicious of possible collusion between people who ought to be competitors. Such collusion, of course, is actionable under the Combines Investigation Act. But a short time ago, D. H. W. Henry, director of investigations in the combines branch, suggested that identical bidding is almost always a reflection of economic realities rather than an indication of price- fixing. Addressing an association of municipal. purchasing agents, Mr. Henry said that tendering situ- ations suspected as collusive should be referred to his office as a matter of course, but that the circum- stance of similar bids would not in itself be cause for a formal inquiry. He said: "In the majority of cases of identical tenders, none of the bid- ders is prepared to lower his price (usually ,based on his published list) in order to obtain the con- tract because each considers that any short term benefit to be ob- tained by securing the contract by means of price concession will be out weighed by the long term detri- ment which will result from such a move. The problem is compoun- - ded by a misunderstanding on the part of public bodies and the public itself in believing that every case of identical tenders reflects collu- sion among the bidders." Mr. Henry is, of course, a man of considerable experience and one must respect his judgment. One recognizes, too, that the Combines Investigation Act is a creaky piece of legislation and needs a practical overhaul. At the same time, it is proper' that identical bids be re- garded with suspicion and not 'be accepted without question. It is paradoxical, perhaps, that in a situation of perfect and ab- solue competition, prices for the same articles would have to be the same. But we are a long way from such a situation. Companies vary in efficiency, costs and a number of other factors. Prices are a reflec- tion of the variation. Buying Back Industry Capital investment by business and industry in Canada this year will amount to about $5.6 billion dollars -- a lot of money, but it would take more than half than amount to buy back just a quarter of the present foreign investment in Canadian industry. That was the point made by a Montreal] financial expért, George Cretzianu, in a speech to the recent annual convention of the Canadian Tax Foundation. Mr. Cretzianu was questioning both the fairness to foreign investors and the real value to Canada of the federal govern- ment's offer of tax incentives to foreign-owned companies that sell 25 per cent of their ownership to Canadians. It is quite obvious that such part ownership would not mean Canadian control and, as the financial expert emphasized, the plan will encourage Canadians. to divert to established projects a very large part of the capital that would better be put into new pro- ductive enterprises. "It. may be correct," said Mr. Cretzianu, "to warn a foreign-con- trolled company intending to start new operations in Canada that it will be subjected to tax penalties if it does 'not offer a participation to Canadian citizens. It is quite an- other matter, however, to allow different depreciation allowances or impose different witholding' tax rates according to the ratio of domestic capital. "I do not believe that a country with Canada's standing in iterna- tional markets can afford to take such steps without raising suspic- ion in the minds of foreign invest- . ors ... One wonders in any case whether it is in the interest of the Canadian economy to direct in such a short period of time a large share of savings toward investment in enterprises already in existence. This would make less Canadian capital available for investment in new productive assets and the pay- Ghe Oshawa Times T. L. WILSON, Publisher C. GWYN KINSEY, Editor The Oshawa Times combining The Oshawa Times e (established 1871) and the Whitby Gazette and * Chronicle. (established 1863) is published daily * (Sundays and Statutory holidays excepted). Members ot Canadian Daily Newspaper Publish- ers Association, The Canadian Press, Audit Bureau of Circulation ond the Ontario Provincial Dailies Association. 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"Our main concern should not be to criticize foreign capital but rather to find ways of getting by with less of it. Every available source of Canadian savings. must be tapped and a favorable climate must be maintained to direct these savings into productive investment." Over the next eight years more than a million new job-seekers will be entering the labor force. To create this new employment. will require vast capita] investment. Other Editors' Views AUTOMATION (Hamilton Spectator) Generally, thinking is still geared to the idea that automation is some form of mass production. A little more efficiently managed than before. To regard automation as an ad- vanced kind of mechanization is self-deceiving .and dangerous, like talking of a nuclear bomb as a development out of gunpowder. Automation will radically change the world in which we live, MR. PEARSON'S PROMISE (Ottawa Journal) Mr. Pearson is committed to pro- ducing a design for a national flag by April 8, 1965. He has not said what the design will be but he has assured it will be unfurled in Par- liament. This promise has com- forted Mr. Diefenbaker who won- dered if the government might pro- ceed by order-in-council. Past Liberal governments have preferred the privacy of cabinet for flag decisions, the last important order-in-council having been passed on September 5, 1945, giving auth- ority to fly the Canadian Red Ensign within and outside Canada "whenever place or occasion may make it desirable to fly a distinctive Canadian flag." The same Liberals, however, failed to have implemented the report of the 1945-46 committee which studied 2,500 designs and favored the present Ensign with a maple leaf replacing the shield on the fly. Bible Thought Come now, and let us reason to- gether; saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they: shall be as' white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. -- Isaiah 1:18. The exercise of reason cannot help but lead to a realization of the holiness of the Creator and the fal- _ libility of man. tie <q | Oa Qy nll lll Fa > wl NTT Mit Z WHITE HOUSE MICROSCOPE READERS' VIEWS LOSS OF VOTE Dear Sir: In this modern age of ours, there are a great number of faults, but the greatest of these, I think, is the taking away of an individual's democratic right, the democratic right of every man, if he is of age and a citizen, to cast his ballot in an election. In the election, either municipal, provincial or federal, it should be+the in- dividual's choice and only his or hers, to surrender this right. Provision is made for a man or woman to go out to the polls on an election day, to cast his or her ballot, in secret. There are some people; however, who are not able to get out to the polls on this day, for many rea- sons -- my particular reason being a disability. which has put me in bed. This accident is not an intentional inji For the past several days my wife has been trying to find out how I may hold my right, and vote in this election. She is told that I will not have my fight as a Canadian citizen and a tax payer, She is told that unless I can get out to the polls, I must forego this right, and this has made me boil, as the saying is I am bed ridden no fault of my own responsibility on though. If it weren't for what I think: to be ne ence of an- other branch of this system, I might have been cured of my disability that happened in 1961, and been able to keep my right to vote. Also the lack 'of finan- cial 'aid from this branch leaves me no chance to reach the polls on my own. I am therefore mad, 'that the System has takén away' my right to vote. Iam a Canadian citizen, home owner, taxpayer, over twenty-one years of age, and an ex-service man, and the system says I have no right to cast my ballot in this election-- almost like taking away my right to live because of a negli- gent branch of our democratic system. No, I am not a communist, or a fascist. When one man's rights are taken from him, how many others are there like him, whose rights have been taken? A free man who loses his right, any right, should be greatly con- cerned. So what do we do -- follow the crowd and let the system go un- challenged? Not I. I will stand TODAY IN HISTORY By THE CANADIAN PRESS Dec: 7, 1963: 3.3. The Japanese air attack on Pearl Harbor 22 years ago today--in 194i--cata- pulted the United States into the Second World War. The first dive bomber appeared over Pearl Harbor at 7:53 a.m., followed by a force of: nearly 200 aircraft. They in- flicted 2,718 casualties, more than 2,000 of them fatal. Three battleships were destroyed. The Japan- ese lost fewer than 100 men, 1949 -- Bulgaria became the fourth Communist state to quit the World Health Organization, an affiliate of the UN. because of I do place the system, CARPET 282 King W BROADLOOM TILE 728-9581 up for what rights I have, and fight to keep them! ROBERT LIVINGSTON Whitby CARE OF Dear Sir: It is a sad time for dogs when they must be tied and de- prived of their freedom. If you are junable to keep your dog inside but must for any reason, tie him outside in this. winter weather, may I urge you on behalf of all animal lovers, to make sure he has a warm, com- fortable house in which to seek shelter from the wind and cold. Also, have it large enough so that he can stretch out full length when he wants to When tied up and unable to romp and exercise his circula- tion is at a low ebb and a thorough chilling could. very easily result in pneumonia, or that dread disease, 'distemper', ending in death after a long and painful illness. Rheumatism is also an aftermath of standing on cold ground and remember he must suffer in silence, no matter how severe it may be. If your dog is one of the un- fortunates who are tied up out- side, do try and spend a few minutes at least once or twice a day to take him for a walk. This will ease the boredom from which he suffers and you will be well repaid by his un- dying gratitude. If you cannot find the time to do this act of mercy, please have the chil- dren do it and inspire them with the desire to make life as pleasant as possible for the faithful friend who would gladly give his life to save theirs. If oa the other hand, time cannot be found to give your pet, it would be much more humane to make some effort to find him a home where he would get the attention he needs and deserves. The SPCA, otherwise known as the Humane Society, will al- ways be glad to help you to do this Please, dog owners give some thought and care to man's best friend and never forget that he has no~choice but to accept whatever treatment you accord him, whether it be good or bad. Do let it be good. One Who Speaks for Those Who Cannot Speak for Them- 'selves. DOGS (MRS.) Annie Harper. Oshawa MOBOCRACY Dear Sir: A recent Vancouver report says that police used "snarl- ing' German shepherd dogs three times to clear crowds from downtown streets. Some time ago when dogs were used to clear the streets in Birmingham, Alabama, and a few other U.S. cities, quite a stir was caused, and in addi- tion, angry protests were made to the press over police '"'brutal- ity' in using these vicious dogs. Mr. Editor, when: human be- ings don't know enough to act like good citizens, but must cause trouble and _ inconveni- ence to the public by blocking Streets, and in some cases throwing rubble at the police, then they deserve to be put into line by the dogs. Mobocracy is increasing and cause for concern to law-abid- ing citizens, Hioodlums hiding in mobs can be bold and destruc- tive. Mob action, whether in Birmingham or Vancouver, can- not be tolerated no matter what the provocation is. Mobs getting out of hand are a threat to govr ernment. There is no excuse for mob violence or disorder, G. W. CHINNERY Brantford EXAMPLE FOR CHILDREN Dear Sir: - It looks like this little man who does not understand is bound to ask questions, this time a little bit to do with chil- dren and religion, For example, I have. noticed in homes where religion ond manners were taught a bit, before they ate they were expected to bow. their heads, shut their eyes, and bless and thank'the Lord for the meal that was before them. But in between meals they would eat maybe a slice of bread, or cookie, and the parent did not make them bow their head or shut their eyes or thank the Lord. Do children understand things like that, as food is food wheth- er from the table or cookie jar? Anyhow they may have thanked Him on Thanksgiving Day for the rich harvest that would last for another year. Does a well brought up child have to thank Him for every bite? I am not a religious man, but I am trying t find out the ways 0: those who are. Another thing, most children are told at home not to smoke, or are not allowed to drink, even if the parents do the very thing themselves in front of them. The result, I find, is they steal their first smoke, their first drink. I do nct think children are foolish. You can fool some of them but not all of them, If they ec-n't do what you do in front of them, then the result is they steal their chance as soon as they wake up to it. There are not too many willing to guide them in those hidden places, and there they fill their heart's desire, sometimes to sorrow. Oshawa ORA DOBSON CITY OF CONSTRUCTION NOTICE d for the OSHAWA OF SIDEWALKS oA, tk In future, unless good, no will be built or repli Pp d by the Corporati: until @ petition perty. abutting property. has been received from the owners of the abutting pro- Petitions must be signed by ot least two-thirds in number of the owners representing at least one-half of the value of the The 1964 sidewalk construction program will include streets for which petitions were received before December 31st, 1963, if construction is feasible on such streets. R. CECIL BINT; Chairman, Public Works Committee - the pseudonym UNITED KINGDOM OPINION Immigration Act Places Labor In Tough Position By M. McINTYRE HOOD Special London (Eng.) Correspondent For The Oshawa Times LONDON -- The Labor party found itself in a very awkward position when the bill to con- tinue the Commonwealth Immi- gration Act came before the House of Commons. This bill, enacted a year ago, but sched- uled to come up for review in a year, has been a very popular measure. It has halted the ex- cessive flow of immigrants to P itain and it was just what most people wanted, and still want. Labor supporters are just as much in favor of the bill as are the Conservatives, but the Labor leadership in the Com- mons straddled the fence on the bill, It is now in the position of having to appear both against it and in favor of it, or, at least, in favor of something extremely like it. Labor leaders were loath to give the bill outright support, because a year ago they attack- ed the government on _ the ground that it meant racial dis- crimination, But the preponder- ance of opinion was against that view, and wanted to see the re- strictions on immigration re- tained. TRIED TO BARGAIN Harold Wilson, Labor leader, tried to find a way out of his dilemma. He tried to make a bargain with Henry Brooke, the Home Secretary: He offered to have the opposition support the bill if the government would agree to consult the Common- wealth countries with a view to having them regulate migration BY-GONE DAYS 40 YEARS AGO Dec. 7, 1923 Councillor A. W. Brown was appointed relief officer at a salary of $50 a month. Alexandra McKenzie, pioneer of East Whitby, celebrated his 90th birthday Bliss Carman, distinguished Canadian poet, gave a recital at Simcoe Street Methodist Church. Councillor Thomas Hawkes, superintendent of General Mo- tors Mill Department, was sent to Adelaide, Australia for 10 months on an advisory capacity. Dickie and Mechin, King street east, won five trophies, at the Royal Winter Fair Poultry Show. Town Council authorized a new fire alarm system be in- stalled at an approximate cost of $5,000. H. P. Schell was re-elected president of the Ontario County Children's Aid: Society. Other officers elected were: G. W. McLaughlin and T. H. Everson, vice-president; H. E. Tylor, treasurer, and W. E. N. Sin- clair, MPP, solicitor. D. A. J. Swanson, local attor- ney, acted as crown council at the General Sessions of Court in Whitby. Howard Simpson, William street, won the $10 prize offered by the Board of Trade, for having been the first to offer "Motor City" which was voted as most po- pular for Oshawa. R. S. McLaughlin gave a Christmas present of $1,000 to the Oshawa General Hospital for new instruments. Oshawa's population figure was reported at almost. 16,000. 30 DAYS OVERSEAS (OCT, Ist -- MAR. Ist) $312.00 ROUND TRIP AT FOUR SEASONS TRAVEL (OSHAWA) PHONE 728-6201 wealth to Britain at the source -- in their own countries. In effect, he was asking that the Com- monwealth countries should be- come the goalers of their own people. Mr. Brooke, -however, was ready for him. He was right on the target with his answers. India and Pakistan had tried to control emigration and had fail- ed, The West Indies had refused even to try. There was not the remotest chance of controlling migration by agreement. IMMIGRATION ACT Result of the debate was that the House had to vote on an op- position amendment designed to end the control of Common- Immigration. The anendment, which Mr. Wilson ould dearly ha'e liked to drop, was defeated by a vote of 181 to 131, a government majority of 50. So the opposition was, very much against its will, forced into the position of voting against legislation which has the sure support of a- majority of the British people. Maybe more than a few votes were !ost to the party by that opposition, AFTERMATH OF TRAGEDY Coming as an: aftermath to the tragic assassination of Pres- ident Kennedy is a realization, voiced quite freely in the Brit- ish press, that his death pre- sents a challenge and an oppor- tunity for British foreign policy. It is regarded as possibly hav- ing ushered in a new chapter in European politics, with Britain closely involved. In the Daily Telegraph, this significant state- ment appeared: "The question facing the gov- ernment, and whatver govern- ment may follow the next gen- eral election, will be: Can a strong enough British lead be established which will satisfy European fears and at the same time maintain the essential At- lantic links between Europe and the United States?" Perhaps there may be some wishful thinking attached to it, but some of the thinking here lies in the direction of suggest- ing that the prime minister of Britain, Sir Alec Home, may be the man called upon to take up the mantle of the late President Kennedy in giving leadership to the Western Alliance in its re'a- tions with the Soviet Union. SPECIAL BURDEN It scems to be taken for grant- ed that a speciai burden will now fall on the British prime minister over relations with Russia. More. than any other Western statesman, he had been closely associated with Presi- dent Kennedy's recent cautious moves towards a further easing of tensions. The official state- ments of Mr. Khrushchev have made it clear that he is desir- ous to avoid any sudden re- rsal in the recent much more friendly tone of East-West rela- tions. It will now rest. largely on the shoulders of Sir Alec Douglas-Home to see whether this can be avoided. Much depends on the course which is followed by the new United States president, but on this side of the Atlantic, the feeling is very. strong that for some time at least there will be a great opportunity to exert British influence in world af- fairs to a far greater extent than when the late President Kennedy was at the helm. Brit- ain may well find itself in the position of having to provide the bridge between East and West in further moves in the direc- tion of ensuring peace. 135 SIMCOE ST. NORTH @ RESIDENT PARTNERS Burt R, Waters, C.A, Hon. J. W. 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ELIZABETH HAYES A NEW TERM It is a small investment of ti lifetime. @ You make back your origina after graduation. @ You are trained to do a var ment in your work, Worl-ing Graduates are ine most practical proof of the valae of Business Training This young lady, @ recent graduate of The OSHAWA BUSINESS COLLEGE is one of hundreds turned out in the college's 26 years ex- perience in training young people for careers in business. rich, rewarding INVESTIGATE--THEN ACT COMMENCES AT THE OSHAWA BUSINESS COLLEGE ON Monday, January 6, 1964 me and money to get so much in return when you take a business course: @ In a few months you are trained to earn your own living for @ | investment in two or three months e@ Your earning power increases with experierice, iety of other jobs extremely well. @ You will enjoy prestige, security, steady employment and advance- ifable -- No Free L Oshawa Business College 10 SIMCOE STREET NORTH DIAL 725-3375 Construction of the new Lake Ontario Steel Plant between Oshawa and Whitby, south of "the 401 highway is progressing ahead despite the cold weather, Concrete pouring is to go on all winter which is no problem since the concrete is delivered to the job at temperatures of between 70° to 90° fahrenheit with anti-freeze agents added. Above scene showing one of the hundreds of piles being poured to a depth of 12 feet from a Redy-Mix Concrete truck for one of the buildings,