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'| | | She Oshawa Fines Published by Canadian Newspapers Limited 86 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario T. L. Wilson, Publisher WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1964 -- PAGE 6 Canadian Volunteers Go To Aid Backward India Canada has taken another step forward in playing its part in assis- tance to underdeveloped and back- ward countries. Through the Cana- dian Voluntary Services overseas program, a contingent of 19 volun- teers, all from the professions, has arrived in New Delhi to take part in an educational program aimed at improving the standard of living for the Indian millions. While this number of 19 volun- teers will be literally a drop in the bucket when viewed in the light of India's needs, it is a good beginning for Canadian participation in meet- ing these needs. The contingent consists of teachers, nurses and agriculturists, in which fields there is a drastic need for the training of Indians to help themselves in vital areas of progress. : India's greatest problems today are those of ignorance, disease and poverty. The task of the young Canadian volunteers wi!l not be to tackle these problems directly, but to take part in the training of qua- lified native Indians so that they can give leadership to their com- patriots in dealing with them. These 19 Canadian volunteers, 10 young men and young women, have accepted a tremendous challenge in going to India. It will be, for them, a rewarding experience as well as an opportunity to help the Indians to solve their own problems. They are to be commended in accepting a self-sacrificing duty to help ele- vate Indian standards of living. And we can be sure that they will be merely the forerunners of many more who will give similar service throughout the world under the auspices of the Canadian Universi- ties Service overseas program. UK. Cabinet's Key Men The cabinet which has been named by Prime Minister Harold Wilson to head his government contains few, if any surprises. Its composition was fairly well fore- shadowed by the list of his sup- porters whom had served in the Bhadow Cabinet while the party was in opposition. Men like James Callaghan, George Brown and Ray Gunter had been earmarked in ad- vance for important posts in the cabinet, and they have duly re- ceived their rewards for their loyal support of their leaders and their effective work on the opposition front bench. There are three appointments, however, which merit comment. Patrick Gordon Walker, although defeated in the election, has never- theless been apointed minister of defence. He will find a seat in the House of Commons by the resigna- tion of a Labor member from 8 safe constituency and a subsequent by- election. This course of action is foreshadowedby the appointment of Sir Hugh Foot, former governor of Noted Actor Oshawa Little Theatre members, and others in this district who are interested in the Central Ontario Region competitions of the Dom- inion Drama Festival, will welcome the appointment of Robert Christie of Toronto as adjudicator for the competition for this region. Mr. Christie has had a long and distin- guished career aS an actor, & veteran of radio, and television as well as on the stage, and is thus well qualified to judge of what is best in theatrical productions. It was almost by accident that Mr. Christie found his life's career on the stage. A son of the late Rev. Dr. Wallace Christie, who occupied pulpits in Woodstock and Toronto, he was headed for the medical pro- fession when he entered Toronto University. Perhaps fortunately for his later career, he was much more interested in amateur dramatics at Hart House than in the study of medicine and after mediocre results in his examinations, decided he was Bye Ostaron Sines T. L. WILSON, Publisher R. C. ROOKE, General Monager C. J. MeCONECHY, Editor The Oshawa Times combining The Oshowo Times (established 1871) and the Whitby Gazette and Chronicle established published daily Sundeys and Statutory holidays excepted) Members of Canadion Daily Newspaper Publish ers Association. The Canadian Press, Audit Bureau of Circulation and the Ontario Provincial Dailies Association. The' Canadion Press is exclusively entitied to the use of republication of all news despatched in the paper credited to it or to The Associated Press or Reuters, ond also the toca! mews published therein. All rights of special des- potches are also reserved Offices: Thomson Building, 425 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontorio; 640 Cothcort Street, Montreal, P.Q. 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Mr. Cousins, as secretary- general of the Transport and Gen- era] Workers' Union, has been one of the great figures in the British Labor movement, although he was not a candidate in the election. His value to the party, however, was unquestioned, and it has been acknowledged by his appointment to what could be an important new !position. One thing is certain. He will add tremendously to the de- bating power of the Labor front bench. And he will consolidate more than ever the support of the Trades Union movement for the Labor party. Adjudicator not cut out to be a medical man. His first big break in the theatri- cal world came in 1934, when, in the second year of its existence he was selected as the best actor of the year in the Dominion Drama Festival. The next year he turned to the stage professionally, and since then has apeared in numerous productions in Canada, Britain and the United States. His career was temporarily interrupted by his war- time service overseas in the Cana- dian Active Service' Force. But he has consistently, since then, been one of the leading lights of the Canadian theatrical world, His ap- pointment as adjudicator is a well- deserved recognition of the contri- bution he has made to the growth of. drama in Canada, Other Editors' Views U.N. BUYS TIME (Cleveland Plain Dealer) The United Nations, through the action of its Security Council and the secretary general, U Thant, has bought time in the Cyprus dis- pute.. Its peace-keeping force on the island will stay on duty there for another three months, thanks to the generosity of the United States and Great Britain which have pledged to underwrite a greater part of the cost. But the warning is plain to see. If the voluntary contributors to the expense of the vital operation don't increase in number, there is great danger. of the peace-keeping -ap- | parats failittg becase of lack of sup- port and having to withdraw, open- -- ing the gates for a war between Greece and Turkey which could mushroom ultimately into a global conflict. ' ~~ THAT'S JUST THE TROUBLE, BARRY 7 MAC'S MUSINGS OTTAWA REPORT Suggests Changes On Parliament Hill By PATRICK NICHOLSON OTTAWA -- Thea winds of change must blow around par- liament Hill, in the belief of Port Arthur's controversial New Democratic MP, Douglas Fisher Resistance to changes aimed at streamlining the procedure in the House of Commons comes chiefly from the older denizens of our no longer august Green Chamber, he believes. When he was recently asked how this could be overcome, he replied that every MP should retire from politics after 10 years on Parliament Hill and none should sit here beyond the age of 60 This remark, he tells me, was thrown off in part face- tiously in response to his ques- tioner Doug Fisher, himself 45-years old and an MP for only seven years, agreed with me that cir- cumstances vary in individual cases. For instance, Winnipeg's Senator Tom. Crerar is 88-years old, and first entered Parlia- ment 47 years ago; he has been the outstanding example in 1e- cent years of the great contri- bution which can be made by a parliamentarian of that experi- ence and mature judgment, LESSON OF HISTORY Douglas Fisher gained his un- iversity degree in history. Now as a parliamentarian, he is reaching back into history to discover what has gone wrong with our political system In conversation with him, I heard his bitter criticism of to- day's strong party. discipline. He describes this as 'The Star system". Today's parliamen- tary parties build up star poli- ticians, on the basis of their seniority and their loyalty, rather than their ability. Hence, we can see some reas- on behind his. quip about com- pulsory retirement at 60 or after 10 years in Parliament. The rewards of politics are in the exclusive gift of the party leader, hence loyalty is com- pelled in all who seek to climb the ladder. Loyalty to the party leader is so deeply entrenched that fear of the loss of rewards can t the major factor in dic- tating the course of action of any party member, whether front bench near-star or back bench newcomer. Doug Fisher is quite right jn this. The very rare exception, the courageous independent- minded MP who will place prin- ciple ahead of loyalty to his GALLUP POLL party leader, reminds us of the kind of politics. which our grandfathers enjoyed. Today's specious priorities tend to con- vert MPs into that much-criti- cized iype of Yes Man, the 'performing seal."' SEEK BETTER MPs He might have pointed to Ralph Cowan, the Liberal MP from a Toronto constituency, as the outstanding example of a brave individualist in Parlia- ment today. But in fact he did quote to me, as an example of the op- posite, the nameless group of cabinet ministers who lost their netve during the Diefenbaker crisis and allowed Douglas Harkness to resign alone "They could not face temporary wilderness of back bench," he commented Parliament today requires many drastic changes, he told me. The winds of change should loosen ministerial responsibil- ity, and offer an accretion of power to the back bench MPs, Above all, a 'serious effort should be made to attract good candidates of ability, rather than just the local 'good fel- low'? who can win election through his friendships rather than his abilities As an immediate step, Doug Fisher advanced this drastic change as his suggestion Prime Minister Pearson and Opposition Leader Diefenbaker should agree to retire from pol- itics on the same early date to permit the House of Commons to make a fresh start without the mutual ill - will which he senses the the POINTED PARAGRAPHS It is claimed for a new weed killer that it does away with the need for plowing the soil. That would mean and end to all the world-wide plowing matches. Walter Gordon is in a tough spot. He can be criticized for being too optimistic, and on the other hand, denounced for lack- ing confidence if he is not op- timistic. A labor union official says the time will come when people will be paid not to work. That is about the saiie as the present system of paying people who don't work. Believe China Bigger Threat Than Russia (World Copyright Reserved) Looking ahead to 1970, Cana- dians believe, by a three-to-one ratio, that Communist China will be a greater threat to world peace than the Soviet Union This marks a considerable in- crease over a year ago when a somewhat 'similar survey was made, In June, 1963, the people were asked to name the great- est threat to world peace at that time -- Russia or China? The poll showed it was a toss up in the minds of Canadians as to which country was the major menace to peace, Thirty- two per cent named China; 28 per cent named Russia; 19 per cent both the same; -16 per cent neither country; 5 per cent did hot know. But looking into the future (1970), when Red China will probably have nuclear weap- ons, twice as:many Canadians (62 per cent) are apprehensive of that country's threat to world peace When the same question was asked in the U.S., a majority (56 per cent) named China as the greater menace to peace; 27 per cent said Russia; and 17 per cent had no opinion. The question 'Looking ahead to 1970 which country do you think will be the greater threat to world peace -- Russia or Red China?" Red China, #2 per sia; 19; both the same, 4; no opinion, 15; total, 100 per cent cent; Rus- It is amazing to read That men of science say That world population is Growing more rapidly than We can produce the food Needed to feel mitlions Who go hungry every day. They even try to tel Us bewildered mortals that Even air and water are Losing their purity and Are becoming incapable Of ensuring continued Life of all the people Coming into the world. Is it not strange that This our race which has Conquered air and space, Created atom bombs Myriads of new machines To wreak destruction on Mankind should face the Threat of dire extinction, If we fail to solve The problem of growing Sufficient food to give Abundance to all on earth. Let -us turn our From machines of war Turn it loose te create Means whereby abundance Shall ever be the lot Of every human soul, So that al] may enjoy Freely and without stint The things that should be Theirs, in a world which Gives science but one task, And that the task of Driving out forever the Fear of want and hunger. science and PLASTIC TRIAL CAPREOL, Ont. (CP)--Coun- cil here is studying the possi- bility of trading in. metal gar- hage cans for plastic bags In line with other communities in the prevince, an area has been set up to test the plastic bags for economy and sanitation READERS' VIEWS MAC'S MEDITATIONS House Of Lords Might Face New Restrictions By M. McINTYRE HOOD The advent of a Labor gov- emment in the United arouses some speculation as to whether this. circumstance will result in a renewal ofthe an- cient battle, recently quiescent, between the House of Commons and the House of Lords, Since Prime Minister Wilson has a majority of only four in the House of Commons, one can ex- pect that the Conservative-dom- inated House of Londs will cast a more than usually critical eye on the legislation coming before the upper house of the British 'Parliament. The House of Lords at present numbers 967 members. Of these, oniy 67 are what might be term- ed Labor peers. Most of these were either former Labor MP's or active supporters of the Labor party. A few mem- bers are former Liberals, their numbers having been restricted in recent years by the refusal BY-GONE DAYS 25 YEARS AGO Oct. 21, 1939 Test poles were dug to deter- mine the proper foundation for the proposed new Oshawa Post Office. H. J. Carmichael, vice-presi- dent and general manager of General Motors of Canada, an- nounced that men working 'in GMC, who enlisted, would have their jobs protected for them while in the service of the country. L. Northam was appointed sanitary inspector of Whitby. Lt.-Col. A. A. Smith, brother of Mrs. G. D. Conant, was appointed to command the First Infantry Brigade of Canada's first overseas division. Rev. Samuel Lawrence, of Whitby, completed his 45th year in the ministry of the Presby- terian Church. Capt. Murray Johnston and Lt. H. R. Schell trained recruits for the Ontario Regiment. Mary Street Pulfic School was awarded the Kaiser Shield for the most proficient fire drill at the city schools, Martin, Mrs. Elizabeth A. . Oshawa's oldest resident, cele- brated her 95th had arrived in the city only five years previously, having sailed from England at the age 'of 90. birthday. She Oshawa's relief lists were re- duced by 764 persons from 3,922 to 3,158 in a period of one month, Mrs. Evelyn Bateman gave an illustrated lecture of her trip to Algiers' at a meeting of the Registered Nurses Alumni As- sociation. W. A. Boddy, chairman of the Oshawa Public Utilities Com- mission, was elected vice-presi- dent of the Eastern Ontario Municipal Electric Association. Ther were almost 1,600 dogs in the city but only 900 licences had been purchased to date, according to the inspector of the Oshawa Humane Society. Owners were warned they were liable for prosecution for failure to secure a licence. Mother Favors Idea _ Of Local Arts Theatre The Editor, Oshawa Times, Sir, I am writing to you with re- gard to the article on Page 1 of your issue of October 17 re the Arts re, I am a mother of a little girls two years of age, and feel that an Arts Theatre would be wonderful. Why cannot the City of Oshawa sell the Kinsmen Sta- dium and build a grandstand at Alexandra Park, I realize the stadium is used to a certain degree, but. the park is also used for the same sports'and it certainly has a large enough area on which everyone desiring to do so can play. The reason I feel we need a theatre is because our children should have a choice of activi- ties. For a city the size of ours there should be a choice avail- able. I also realize we need an- other swimming pool, but again we have pools available now for our children. A_ healthy - child needs variety. Thank you. MRS. D. 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The only occasions on which I have ever seen that cham- ber filled to capacity have been when the Queen per- formed the ceremony of the state opening of parliament. But on all other days, even when important issues are being de- bated, it is unusual to have at- tendances of more than 100 to 150, The Labor members, about 20 of whom can be considered as regular attenders, are nor- mailly outnumbered by four or five to one. It is just possible, in view of the tenuous situation in the House of Commons, that the House of Lords wil] assume more importance, and that its members will turn out in larger numbers for its votes and de- bates, HISTORIC STRUGGLE The power of the House of Lords to halt legislation has been severely restricted since the now historic battles between Prime Minister Lioyd George and the Lords of his day, When the Lords threw out some of his reform measures, marking the beginning of the British welfare state, he brought the Lords into line by threatening to create enough new Liberal peers to give his government a majority in both houses, The thneat was sufficient. The House of Lords passed his legislation. But this struggle resulted in drastic cur- tailment of the power of the peers to hold up legislation, The process of limiting the powers of the House of Lords was completed in 1949, when the CHANGING OF (Ottawa Journal) There are some who would like to see the Guards march down Parliament Hill and never march up again. A number of officers in the Defence Depart- ment are reported concerned that the soldiers involved in the Changing of the Guard cere- mony are spending too much time in their bearskins and not enough wearing their steel helmets Ever since the ceremony was inaugurated as a display - of drill efficiency and tourist at- traction in 1960, the Second Bat- talion Canadian Guards has provided the men. For those en- gaged it is a full-time job in summer and requires a good deal of training and preparation of its own kind, As a result other fields of military training may have suf- fered. But there are other units available and willing to spell off the battalion. The army al- ready has a system of rotation in which units are switched from camp to camp and to Germany and-.back. Labor government, prior to Int- tiating its na tiona.lization measures, limited the Lords to delay legislation to one year on all legislation except the gov- ennment's money bills, on which the delay can be for only one month, In practice, the Lords have not the power to kill legis- Jation completely. WILSON'S DILEMMA Prime Minister Wilson, to nationalize the steel industry quickly, might welt face a dilemma if the House of Lords refused to pass this ) 5 It could be delayed by the Lords for only one year, but with the narrow Labor margin of four in the Commons, that year might just prove fatal to Labor's, pro- gram. The Prime Minister would have two alternatives before him. He could institute a dras- tic reform of the Lords to cur- tail their powers even further. Indeed, there ate many of his supporters in the Commons who would give first priority to fur- ther reform of the House of Lords. Some of them, indeed, are in favor of its complete abo- tition. The other alternative would be that threatened by the late Lioyd George -- the appoint- ment of a sufficient number of peers favorable to the govern- ment to give it a majority in both houses. This would be quite a revolutionary step, because of the number of new Labor life peers who would have to be cre- ated. It is not the one that Mr. Wilson is likely to take, It will, however be interesting to watch the sitgation, and see whether the House of Lords adopts an obstructive attitude towards important legislation to which the Labor party is com- mitted. If that should happen, there would probably be imme- diate action by the Labor gov- ernment to reduce the activities of the House of Lords to the status of an innocuous debating society. THE GUARDS Ceremonial drill does not de- stroy the combat efficiency of crack military units. The regi- ments of the Brigade of Guards in Britain who are renowned around the world for their pomp and ceremony have won im- perishable distinction on the field of battle. But their cere- monial duties are rotated. The scarlet-coated sentry swagger- ing in front of Buckingham Palace today, next week ec be crawling in bush uniform through a forest in Malaysia. The duties of Canadian soldiers could be alternated between ceremonial drill and field man- oeuvres. PAPER MISSED? Call 723-3783 to 7 p.m. Circulation Dept. OSHAWA TIMES SINGLE VISION 11° WE FILL ALL PSI, OCULISTS AND AT THE SAME LOW PRICES, NO APPOINTMENT NECESSA OPTICIANS 17 BOND ST. E. 2nd Floor PHONE 728-1261 ALL GLASSES ONE LOW COMPLETE WITH FRAME, LENSES AND CASE WHY PAY MORE ? 65 STYLES, SHAPES AND COLORS TO CHOOSE FROM BROKEN FRAMES REPAIRED OR REPLACED WHILE YOU WAIT HOWRS: MON. TO SAT. 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