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NAT ET TTT hae treatin tines ---- She Oshavwn Times Published .by Canadian Newspapers Limited 86 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario T. L. Wilson, Publisher THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1964--PAGE 4 Canada's Peace Role Strikes Close To Home In today's troubled world, with Canadian soldiers on peace-keeping duties in faraway countries, it is inevitable that there should, from time to time, be casualties in these forces in which the men of this country are engaged. Yet these do 'not happen too frequently, and when they do occur, they seem to take on a somewhat impersonal nature. It is, perhaps, natural, that a resident of this district should 'not be vitally interested if the soldier involved should be a native of British Columbia or Nova Scotia. It is only when he happens to belong to a family in one's own 'town or district that there is a feeling of personal interest, and 'perhaps loss. That is why there has been a wave of interest -- and of sym- 'pathy -- following the announce- ment that Trooper Adrian Bons, a 22-year-old Canadian soldier whose home is on the Manvers Road just north of Bowmanville was killed by a land mine explosion while serving with the peace-keeping force on the Gaza strip. Although born in Holland, Troop- er Bons came to Bowmanville with his parents and their family and five other children five years ago. After two years in this country, he joined the Canadian Army, and since February of this year he had been serving with the UNO force in Israel. The fact that this soldier was a young man from our own district, and a member of an industrious and respected Durham county family, has brought a realization of the risks which are being taken by Canadian volunteers who, in var- ious areas, are helping to keep the peace of the world. It is when the personal element strikes a commu- nity that its people are given a closer understanding of the part Canada and Canadians are playing in this important role. The sympathy of the whole dis- trict goes out to his parents and family in their tragic bereavement. He died serving Canada in peace just as sacrificially as if he had been a casualty of war, Vanier Gives Leadership It is-a most fortunate circum- stance in these days of strained re- Jations between the two races which 'make up the greater part of Can- ada's population, that as its Gov- ernor-General Canada has the dis- tinguished figure of General 'George P. Vanier. Having. behind him a long and successful career as a diplomat before he was appointed to his present high post, General Vanier had the advantage of being bi-racial in his ancestry, tracing it back to both the French and Eng- lish elements in Canadian life. This 'gives him a full understanding of 'the necessity to bridge the gulf be- tween the two races. From his experiences in his dip- lomatic career, General Vanier knows that the more the peoples of the world get to know each other, the more will - misunderstandings, suspicions and hatreds, which are the seeds of war, be eliminated. In his public utterances, this is the creed which he is presenting to his fellow-Canadians of both races. Speaking to a group of 4-H Club members from all across Canada, Governor-General Vanier sought to apply this idea to these young people. He said: "All we need to do in Canada is to get to know each other better and go forward to the great destiny that will be ours." ; Then, turning to the representa- tives from Quebec, and speaking to them in French, he added: "By mixing with the others you will get to know that the young people of other provinces are just like you." The post of governor-general is strictly a non-political one, but in these expressions of opinion Gen- eral Vanier gave voice to more political common-sense than we have heard from any of the poli- ticians dealing with the questions of bilingualism and biculturalism. He has supplied the remedy for inter-racial misunderstanding. All that remains to be done it apply it to the needs of the day. Britains Army Of Rhine Among the measures of economy being forced in the new British government in an effort to achieve a balance in the nation's accounts, \there is the possibility that the de- fence budget will come in for con- 'siderable paring. One of the direc- tions in which costs could be re- duced would be by cutting down the size of 'the 51,000 army which Britain maintains as part of the NATO forces in Germany. Actually, this army is below the strength to which Brtiain is com- mitted. Her NATO obligation calls for an army of 55,000 men, but owing to the many strategic re- quirements in many parts of the world, the British Army of the Rhine is below strength at. the moment. The government would like to bring it up to full strength, She Oshawa Time T. L. WILSON, Publisher y R. CC, ROOKE, General Manager C. J. MeCONECHY, Editor The Oshawa Times combining The Oshawa Times (established 1871) and the itby Gazette and Chronicle established 1863) is published daily Sundays and Statutory holidays excepted) Members of Canadian Daily Newspaper Publish- ers Association. The Canadian Press, Audit Bureou of Circulation ond the Ontario Provincial Dailies Association. The Canadian 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, and also the local news published therein. 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Many efforts have been made to shoulder some of this burden on Germany's shoulders, or at least to have it equalized by German pur- chases in Britain of arms and mili- tary equipment. While promises in this direction have been made from time to time by the German government, they have never been fulfilled to anything like an ade- quate amount. There is strong feeling in Britain in favor of cutting down this NATO commitment for troops in Germany. The Daily Express has long campaigned for a complete withdrawal of all British troops from Germany, as an economy measure. It argues that with modern transport methods, these British troops could be kept at home and still be available for rapid movement to Germany in case of emergency. The Labor government faces a serious dilemma in this matter, one which is likely to. be discussed at the NATO meetings in Paris, And with Britain's financial posi- tion as it is, there could well be action to meet the government's needs, BUT I GO ON FOREVER GOVERNOR SIMCOE SHRINE Burial Place In England Now Ontario Memorial By M. McINTYRE HOOD Hon. James Auld, Ontario's minister of tourism and in- formation, has announced that a private trust has been set up to preserve the burial ground in England of John Graves Sim- eoe, the first lieutenant of Upper Canada, which is now the prov- ince of Ontario. This recalls to my mind a ceremony I attended just about a year ago now, ina little chape: which stands in tie burial ground of Wolford Chapel, in the village of Honiton, Devon, where Governor Simcoe ard his wife were both buried. Gover- nor Simcoe was a native of that district, which has other histor- ical connections, It is in that section of Devon in which Sir Walter Raleigh spent his hoy- hood days. And from that sane section of Devon, a few miles out of Exeter, the original Conant family came in 1620 to settle in Massachusetts, where Roger Conant founded th: city of Salem. His descendants came to make their home in the Osh- awa distric! about the yea. 1792, and the family has played 'in important part in-the history of Oshawa. So when I went down to Honiton to attend a cere- mony at which Lord Tweeds- muir unveiled a tablet in mem- ory of Ontario's first lieut-goy- ernor, I was treading on his- toric ground OFFERED TO CANADA Wolford Chapel and the burial ground surrounding it form part of the Devon estate of Sir Geof- frey Harmsworth, a well-known British newspaper publisher. For over 40 years, he has main- tained the small, but beautiful chapel at his own expense. At the ceremony in Wolford Chapel, at which the brass tab- let in memory of John Graves Simcoe was unveiled, a repre- sentative of Sir Geoffrey Harms- worth was present. In address- ing the gathering of people, most of them Canadians from Ontario, and including nine di- rect descendants of Governor Simcoe, he made an offer, on behalf of Sir Geoffrey, to donate the chapel and burial grounds to Canada, or to any Canadian organization which would under- take to maintain it as a piece of Canadian soil and a perpetual memorial to Governor Simcve. At that time, I made this of'er known to Canadians through the Thomson group of newspapers. James S. P Armstrong, agent- general for Ontario in the Unit- ed Kingdom, also tried to inter- est the Ontario government and certain Canadian organizations interested in the preservation of places of historical interest :n Ontario, in taking up the chal- lenge held out by Sir Gen'frey Harmsworth. As months went past, it seen.- ed as if there would be no re- sponse, and that the gen:rouvs offer would go begging. TRUST FORMED The efforts made to have this chapel become an Ontaria me- morial to its first governor, how- ever, have now borne fruti. Hon. James Auld has announced that the Ontario government wiil contribute: an initial $2,000 to- wards the trust, and will guar- antee the terms of the agree- ment. Sir Geoffrey Harmsworth, on his part, will donate to the trust the property on. which the chapel stands. Alderman David Ritenberg of Toronto will head a committce to raise the necessary: public funds, and will also represent the Ontario government on: the trust. The Toronto Board of Con- trol has approved a request that the city match the provincial grant with one of $2,000. Since the objective of the trust fund is $15,000, this leaves $11,000 to be raised by public subscription, BY-GONE DAYS 15 YEARS AGO Dec. 3, 1949 Oshawa ratepayers were to vote on 'bylaws for the issuing of debentures for a new muni- cipal administration building (estimated cost $375,000), a police building ($200,000) and a public library ($260,000). Also, a bylaw to provide a fixed assess- ment of $20,000 for 10 years for a proposed new industry, R. D. Werner Co, on Simcoe street south. Alex W. Bell, registrar of deeds for Ontario County, died following' an illness of two months' duration. He formerly held the post of traffic manager of General Motors here for 16 years. Fred Graham was appointed as chief postal supervisor for Oshawa. 30 YEARS AGO Dec. 3, 1934 C. H. R. Fuller, city admin- istrator and secretary-treasurer of the Board of Education, was appointed business administra- tor of the Toronto Board of Education. Stanley Gomme of Oshawa was elected to represent On- tario Riding in the Older Boys' Parliament Oshawa' Property Owners' Association asked for the aboli- tion of the Oshawa Welfare Depot and the institution of a system of voucher or cash relief TODAY IN HISTORY By THE CANADIAN PRESS Dec. 3, 1964... The French Indian Ocean {sland colony of Mauritius was captured by the Brit- ish, 154 years ago today--in ° 1810--because it constituted a threat to British vessels éngaged in trade with In- dia. Upon restoration of peace between Britain and France in 1814; British pos- session of the island was confirmed by the Treaty of Paris. The island previously had been called Ile de France by the. French who first claimed it in 1715. 1936--Mrs. Wallace Simp- son left England for France eight days before King Ed- ward VIII abdicated to marry her 1948--The steamship Ki angya exploded northeast of Shanghai with the loss of 1,100 lives. First World War Fifty years ago today--in 1914 -- a reipforced Ger- man army began an offen- sive along the River Vistula in Poland; a new German drive began along the Yser River in Belgium; the Brit- ish government agreed to a Japanese request that Aus- tralia should: not occupy German islands north of the equator. Second World War Twenty-five years ago to- day--in 1939--British bomb- ers scored direct hits on the German warship base at Helgoland; the Finns claim to have caused heavy losses to invading Russian arm- ies; the League of Nations said it would convene to hear the Finnish - Russian case. 'where, in The fund will be used to meet the costs of maintenance of Wol- ford Chapel. These costs, I was told when at the chapel a year ago, would not be much in ex- cess of $1,000 a year. IN RURAL SETTING Wolford Chapel, which will thus become a Canadian shrine in a rural English setting, iies in rolling country on the Devon hills, surrounded by beautiful trees, and with a broad expanse of scenic beauty to be viewed from the height on which it stands. It is nol a large build- ing, and was originally built os a.family chapel. Its interior jias been beautifully preserved, and is in an excellent state of preser- vation. The Governor Simcoe brass memorial plaque has been placed on the wall irmediaieiy to the right of the entrance dour. In the burial ground outside, the graves of Governor Simcce and his wife are placed side oy side, with the head: of th>m, and the -headstonez, resiing against the rear wal! of .he chapel. The graves are well pre- served, although the stones are showing the decay which cumes with age. The trust fund will provide the money for a_ part-time care- taker, who will also keep the burial ground in order. In years to come, it is hezed, Wolford Chapel at Honiton will become another centre of his- torical interest for Ontario peo- ple who are visiting England on holiday. It is well worth a visit. FOOTNOTE -- When at Honi- ton a year ago, I drove with Lord Tweedsmuir into Exeter, the magnificent Exeter Cathedral, we saw an- other memorial tablet to John Graves Simcoe. He is thus well remembered by his Devonshire compatriots, perhaps even more than he has been by the people of the province he helped to create, MAC'S MUSINGS The. great need in Canada In these days when some Groups of its people are Arousing enmities and are Indulging in ultimatums, Threats, violent gestures And even terrorism, is a Return of tolerance on the Part of all its peoples, And of confidence in the Goodwill of each other. Nothing worth while for The future of Canada can Be achieved by stirring up Mass hysteria by any one Group, which, although Small, would like to impose Its will on all other Citizens of Canada. Canadians of French and British origin have lived Together in harmony for Two hundred years or more, And both groups have Made equal contributions To the development of A growing, united Canada. What we would like to see Is a demonstration by the French-Canadians that While they value their Own culture, they also Prize the survival of The unity of Canada, and From the English-speaking Canadians a recognition Of the equal partnership To which French-Canadians Are entitled in this. land. If. these two viewpoints Can be brought together, And new understanding Created between the two Chief Canadian races There would soon be an end To talk of separatism --Dec. 3, 1964, OTTAWA REPORT Flag Situation Still Confused By PATRICK NICHOLSON OTTAWA---The Commons will soon hear the chairman of the special committee on the Cana- dian flag move concurrence in its report. This will touch off the final days of political de- bate on the subject which most Canadians rightly consider should never have been made a partisan political issue. Then what? Prime Minister Pearson has publicly announced, not once but many times over several months, that the proposed new design "will be placed before Parliament for the decision. of Parliament," Those words may prove to have an embarrassing signifi- cance, What is 'Parliament'? Our constitution, the B.N.A. Act, says that 'There shall be one Parliament for Canada, consisting of the Queen, an upper house styled the Senate, and the House of Commons." Thus 'Parliament' does not mean just the House of Com- mons; it means all three con- stituent parts. Thus Prime Min- ister Pearson' has. a moral obligation to propose the new design not only before the Com- mons, but also before the Sen- ate and the Crown. UNFORESEEN TANGLE? But the Flag Committee was a committee of the Commons only. The Commons no doubt will ultimately, by a majority on a recorded vote, accept the report of its committee. But that is only one third of Mr. Pearson's 'Parliament', and a committee report is not like a bill: it does not automatically move on to the Senate for pas- sage, and then require royal assent, Here then the flag will be in a constitutional maze, a maze which appears not to have been foreseen. The government leader in the Senate, Hon. John Connolly, who is a member of the cabi- net, could introduce in the Sen- ate a resolution proposing a flag design which exactly matches. what the. Commons chooses--but only by happen- QUEEN'S PARK stance, because ti,. Senate is an entirely separate legislative body so would never rubber stamp a recommendation by a Commons committee, Then how to get royal assent to a Senate resolution and a Commons committee report raises a problem perhaps un- precedented. The simple ma- chinery would be for the prime minister to introduce a bill in the Commons, fonmalizing the committee report. This bill could then go forward to the Senate and for royal assent. But that would open up the whole can of worms for another long debate, raising several new issues. PUBLIC OPINION SWING Item: a recent poll of public opinion revealed that about 68 per cent of the population now favors a plebiscite. This might result in five alternative flag designs being placed before Ca- nadians, for choice by a system of transferable vote. Item: we would find that time has softened the enthusiasm for "'Mike's Maple," just as some Ensign supporters now seek peace at any price. Public opin- ion might for instance now favor something like the third but hushed-up choice of the committee, which included both the Union Jack and the Fleur- de-lis. Item: much support is must- ering behind a design proposed by a Liberal MP from the Mar- itimes, This is a modified Red Ensign, with three maple leaves where the Jack now is, and the Jack filling an enlarged base of the coat of arms, where the maple leaves now are. This has much support because it would preserve on our flag the symbols of our history and the cross symbolic of the Christian faith, both so sincerely and plausibly advocated by so many good Canadians such as, for ex- ample, the sincere and persua- sive M.P, for Orillia, Dr. P. B. Rynard, It is sad that our standard has become a political football first and now a public yawn. Inquiry On Human: Rights Important By DON O'HEARN TORONTO--The initial hear- ings of the McRuer commission on human rights are getting un- derway, These early hearings of the commission will not be the im- portant ones. The first series of sittings will largely be a "warm-up." Mainly individuals with par- ticular complaints will be ap- pearing at them, The big groups, such as the Law Society, are not ready with their briefs yet. And they probably won't be until well on into 1965. THE INQUIRY? Still no sitting of this com- mission can be considered un- important. The commission it- self and its subject matter are of tan. much consequence for any of its proceedings to be dis- missed. Nevertheless, at these initial heorines probably the most in- teresting point will be the indi- c. ons the commission gives-- and this, of course, 'means Mr. J -'tom McRuer, the lone come missioner -- as to its future course, and the nature of its in- quiry. Most particularly it should be watched for the potential depth of its probing. NEED APPRECIATION Anything at all that the com- mission does should be of value. But the deeper it goes the more valuable it will be. Where there is abuse of hu- man rights today, that abuse is apt to go deep. It stems from lack of appreciation of these rights, and the reasons for them. BIBLE THOUGHT Thou shalt also consider in thine heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so the Lord thy God chasteneth thee. -- Deut. 8:5 : Our loving heavenly Father has helpful remedial processes in mind when He permits chas- tening to come into the life of a believer. Walmsley & Magill OFFICE EQUIP, LTD. 9 KING ST. E. OSHAWA 725-3506 This was shown graphically last winter in the Bill 99 matter. At the time senior law offic- ers of the. Crown, and other leading lawyers and politicians, felt there was no abuse of rights, - And the reason for this was that they had no strong appre- ciation of rights, or even that those rights were there and fundamental to us. DEPTH NEEDED This will only be corrected if there is an examination of our human rights at root, and with this a widespread dissemination ot what these rights are and wr. The commission's field is a very broad one, and it will of necessity develop,as it makes its way. READERS WRITE... APPRECIATES MUSINGS The Editor, The Oshawa Times Sir: : The following lines' concern "Mac's Musings' which ap- peared in the Oshawa Times November 26, 1964, _ After having read same with profound scrutiny, I subse quently decided to write sus, More lo'ty thoughts have sel- dom issued from journalistic pen. The musing in its entirety rang with the telling stroke of a Demosthenes, Here was "ir- refutable statement', yea, wis- dom in all its fulness. Forsooth, some of us mortals heretofor judged wrongly, for a sage dwelleth amidst us. Said great Hindu sage, Manu, "He who in his own soul per- ceives the 'Supreme Soul' in all beings, and acquires equanimity towards them all, attains the highest bliss." It was Athanasius who said "Even we may become gods walking about in the flesh." Permit me at this time to relate the story of the colored slave who had achieved some- thing of a reputation as a weather forecaster, His method , was to consult the ache in his bones. Finally a publisher who offered to put the old man's predictions into an almanac was directed to include the forecast, "Atlanta, for mid-August, sleet and snow." "But how can you predict sleet and snow for Atlanta in August?" the publisher object- ed. "Nothing like that has ever happened," "Well, boss, it probably won't happen this time either," the predictor conceded, "but if it do, I'll be the damnedest pro- phet that ever lived." Thanks, JAMES MYLES, Oshawa, Ontario. Opinions Of Others AUSTERITY AGAIN After a comparatively short respite of a few years, during which she was able to trade somewhat normally, Britain has had to tighten her belt once again and return to a period of austerity. In addition to a 15 per cent surcharge on a wide range of imports, to meet a mounting trade deficit, Britons are faced with a basic increase in income taxes up to 41.25 per cent to pay for more welfare benefits. It is somewhat ironic that these new impositions should be ina get p ed to the British parliament by the new Labor government on Remembrance Day. Yet it is true that many of the. blems that beset Britain y stem from the wars in which she. played such a valiant part. (Woodstock Sentinel Review) PAPER MISSED? Call 723-3783 to 7 p.m. Circulation Dept. OSHAWA TIMES KING Dramatic Beauty Practical Economy Distinctive Simplicity ALL GLASSES one low price ils @ FOR MEN 17 BOND ST. E, 2nd floor PHONE 728-1261 OSHAWA SINGLE VISION COMPLETE WITH FRAME, LENSES AN E The Cary is the latest addition to our line of beautifully styled ladies' frames. 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