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She Oshavwwn Times [| VANIER: Worthy To Remember 86 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario Published by Canadian Newspapers Limited T. L. Wilson, Publisher E. C. Prince, Associate Publisher OSHAWA, ONTARIO, SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 1967 Holding-The-Line Effort Evident In Budget Talks Members of the board of control have been deeply involved in the complexities of municipal finance this week. The definite detail of their decisions will be presented to council next week and the mill rate will be struck. However it is al- ready evident that their delibera- tions have been dedicated to holding the line. This year the matter of "holding the line' is more than a cliche to which politicians pay lip service. While the long-term predictions for this year and the future of the city continue exceptionally bright, it is the current economic uncertainties on which the board must base its budget. Quite apart from the general eco- nomic situation, a stand pat ap- proach is sound this year. Budget time has followed all too closely a civic election in which a new form of government (the board of con- trol) and practically a new slate of representatives on council came into office. That they have decided to move slowly until they are better acquainted with the lay of the land makes much sense. There will be those who contend the city should push ahead with major projects because delay will force the costs higher in the future. This is an uncertain assumption; but more to the point taxpayers may also be in a better position to cope with such costs later. Then, too, there are developments such as the proposal for a mammoth down- town commercial complex recently announced, which could radically alter present planning for such proj- ects as the civic square. If there is to be additional municipal spending this year it should be directed to- ward the encouragement of indus- trial and commercial expansion to provide more jobs and wider sources of taxes. At the same time it will be recog- nized. that there'll be some "lines that just can't be held". In particu- lar these will include the levy education which continues to spiral for all communities and civic salary increases to which council is com- mitted by contract. Thus, as it stands today, tightly as the line may be held, a tax increase still looms. A boost in taxes is never likely to be welcomed but it can be accepted with the explanation and assurance of our representatives that the money is being efficiently utilized to good purpose. Danger In Generalizing The grave danger of injustice lurks in statements of sweeping generalization. For this reason it is most fitting that the harsh remarks made at a labor council meeting about those who sell cars, real es- tate and insurance were later quali- fied by the speaker. At the meeting a member of the political action committee of the council lumped all such businessmen together in a derogatory manner as high - pressure salesmen. The next day he issued a statement saying he The Oshavwn Tones 86 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontarie T. L. WILSON, Publisher © €. PRINCE, General Monager C. J. MeCONECHY, Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES The Oshawa Times combin The Oshawa Times (established 1871) and the itby Gazette ond Chronicle (established 1863) is published daily (Sundays end Statutory holidays excepted), Cc Dail Publish- of Cai ly ers Association, The Canadian Press. Audit Bureou Association. 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In any organization whether it be concerned with labor, selling, manufacture or service, there are found from time to time those who engage in sharp practices. However it is grossly unfair to condemn all following the vocation with the shortcomings of a few. In most cases as a matter of fact those di- rectly involved in legitimate pur- suits are as anxious, or even more concerned, about clearing out cul- prits than is the public generally. A letter to the editor today would seem to indicate yet another unfair accusation was made at this week's labor council meeting. A clergyman has taken issue with the charge that ministers had not shown concern because a worker is reported to have lost his job for refusing to work on a Sunday. He maintains he has been campaigning against busi- hess as usual on the Sabbath for some time. These instances would seem to point to the need for those dele- gated to speak on behalf of such a large number of Oshawa citizens at labor council sessions checking more closely on the accuracy of their in- formation before taking the respon- sibility of speaking out so forcibly. Other provinces and Commonweolth | Countries, $18.00 per yeor, U.S.A, and foreign $27.00 pe year. (Semen eT LLL sa - QUEBEC EDITORS COMMENT Editors of The Ottawa Jour- nal have been reading through the speeches of Georges Philias Vanier. His was a gentle wit that liked to laugh not at but with: his was a well furnished mind not cluttered with intel- lectual fancywork but graced with discernment as to what was important; his spirit was genuinely devoted to the joy of faith and friendship. Here are brief excerpts com- piled by the Ottawa newspaper- men from some of those speeches, offered in quick re- view, the light and the serious, so we may sense the depth and savor of the man. 'My First Words'. (In Senate Chamber on his installation as Governor - General, Sept. 15, 1959.) My first words are a prayer. May Almighty God in His in- finite wisdom and mercy bless the sacred mission which has been entrusted to-me by Her Majesty 'The Queen and help me to fulfil it in all humility. In exchange for His strength, I offer Him my weakness. May He give peace to this beloved land of ours and to those who live in it, the grace of mutual understanding, respect and love ... Each Person. (July 1, 1965.) Let us remember that no one point of view, nor any one way of life, has any monopoly on virtue. Quite the contrary: the road to ultimate wisdom lies in comparison, mutual compas- sion, and understanding. Each of our people, each one In- dividually, has some element of truth, some glimpse of enlight- enment to offer to all of us. Therefore when we meet a man with an opinion that is new to us, or a people with a tradition we have not met before, let us look at them with respect and perhaps even with envy, for he and they know something that we do not, he and they have achieved a further step toward wisdom. On Losing a Leg. A talk. (Jan. 14, 1965, on the Battle of Arras, Aug. 8, 1918.) As I was being carried out to the ambulance we met the Padre of whom I asked three things: absolution, which he gave me; a cigarette, which he gave me (the first one I had smoked during the War); and rum -- which he didn't give me for the very comforting reason that I might have internal in- irles as we If We Grow Old. (At cere- mony marking signing of agree- ment to affiliate the Boy Scouts of Canada and Les Scouts Cath- oliques du Canada. Feb. 22, 1967.) If we ever find that we are falling out of sympathy with our young people, then I think that our work on earth is just about over. Whatever our physi- cal age may. be, we have grown old in heart and spirit. People do not really age by merely living a number of years. I am convinced that we grow Old only by deserting our ideals. We are, in fact, as old as our doubts and our despairs, but we are as young as our faith and our hope, especially faith and hope in our youth, which is, after all, the same as saying our faith and our hope in our country's future. Dinner at Eight. (Dinner at St. James's Club, Montreal, Dec. 4, 1962.) Your new honorary member is not only a wanderer, but a jack of all trades as well. Per- haps you should know some- thing about him. He first tried law, then soldiering, returning to law for a short time -- which was quite a mental strain after the Army. In 1920, when the Van Doos were being reorgan- ized as a Regular Army Unit, he went to Ottawa to see Sir Arthur Currie and asked if he couldn't find a place for him in the reconstituted Regiment. Sir Arthur laughed and said: '"'We can't appoint one-legged offi- uci Service e in Wa? o-e|[he | \ GEO 188 cers'. Your new member re- plied, "But, Sir Arthur, don't you want a few officers with brains as well as legs?' Sir Arthur laughed all the louder but a few weeks later I was appointed 2nd in Command. Diplomacy came next. I am happy to say I was able to slip out of each of these professions into the next without being found out. After diplomacy I had the good fortune to slip into my present profession, much to my surprise, which among other perquisites, permits one to become a member of this distinguished Club without pay- ing any fees. I note also with pleasure, in reading your list of members, that this privilege is extended to my predecessors after retirement. Affluence Our Master? (Jan. 1, 1966.) Affluence in our society can be our servant or master. It can make us slaves of pettiness and purposeless living, or by refreshing within us the sources of charity and love can make us richer not only materially but richer in heart and mind and spirit as well. Oh, what a responsibility affluence carries -- not only to our people but to all humanity. Psychiatry. (Opening the new McGill Training and Re- search building devoted to psy- chiatry; Nov. 13, 1963.) With this building and in this Institute laymen, have licensed the experts to venture in upon the most sacred area of the soul. It seems to me, a layman, that the power of psychiatry must be restrained within a certain morality; and, that the keystone of that morality must be constant attention to the power of the spirit. Instances of men overcoming real mental disabilities through the power of the spirit -- call it a belief or prayer -- are sufficiently com- mon and well documented to form a special field of studies by themselves. ' at Mn) KIERANS VIEW DISCOUNTED Governor-General Role Remains Important This is a selection of edi- torials on current topics, translated from the French- language press of Canada, Montreal Le Devoir -- Mr. Eric Kierans, who is not afraid to tackle controversial problems head on, suggests the time has come to question the usefulness of the post of Governor-General in Canada, For a long time, many Que- becers have posed the ques- tion, which is of course connected with the larger problem of our monarchic re- gime and the role of the Crown. But the fact that the question has been raised by an English - speaking Que- becer may arouse greater re- sponse in the other provinces. At. the outset, it is neces- sary to avoid confusing two distinct things: first, the posi- tion of Governor-General it- self, and second, those who have been called upon to fill it. Mr. Kierans hopes the gov- ernment will not name a successor to Gen. Vanier right away; he thinks a new gover- nor, no matter who he is, would not be comparable with the one who has just died; that it would be very difficult to replace the man who pos- sessed such great quali- ties... =-- ' - aie G e SHH MINK t { Y | { 1} Service in peace HH = ml f i WVANIER, ait | 1967 | Lil | THE GOOD CANADIAN Children. (Address of July 1, 1966.) My wife and I have seen and spoken to tens of thousands of the children gathered together in arenas. I took advantage of their presence to impress upon them that they were our most important asset and that they were old enough to understand the responsibility which they had inherited. Later many let- ters reached us which showed that some at least had under- stood. One little boy wrote "Until I heard you, I didn't know that I was important." Patriotism can be Spiritual. (Address of July 1, 1966.) The time has passed when we could excuse our shortcomings by explaining that we were a young country. Canada will be expected to act with awareness and maturity, proving itself worthy of its wonderful natural and human resources. The time has come for us to demonstrate our gratitude for the incalcu- lable blessings which Provi- dence has bestowed upon us. We must show that in matters of the spirit our progress has not lagged too far behind our material achievements; that the light of science, however. wel- come, has not overshadowed completely the world of heart soul. How can we show our spiritual awareness? I suggest that the most important way is the realization that our lives belong in some degree to our Country. Down North. (Montreal Can- adian Club, Nov. 20, 1961, of trip to Mackenzie Delta.) Further down the Mackenzie at Norman Wells, I found an inconspicuous oil well just thrity yards from my front door (it seemed to consist of a three- inch pipe and one or two simple valves). Other wells were dotted about nearby on the muddy beach of river and on the town rubbish dump. The sunset there could hardly have been more spectacular. Its oblique rays turned the dirty swift-flowing alluvial waters of the river to a silky shade of eau-de-nil, while the afterglow cast pink and violet shadows on the moun- tains to the south. When a rel- ative dusk had fallen two ever- burning seepages of natural gas suddenly caught the eye, stand- ing like torch-bearing sentries, one on each side of the river. At that time of year night is an The provincial member for Notre Dame de Grace sug- gests that the country be given a long period of reflec- tion during which Canadians and their leaders could study the validity of the post. He even hopes the position will be abolished so that our history books might tell how it was filled for the last time by the great man who was Gen. Vanier. This argument is not very convincing. The general and diplomat Georges Vanier was able to give' the position of Governor - General an extra- ordinary brilliance. Even if Canadians were given a long period of reflection, most of them would continue to look on this official post in the light of the magnificent image its last holder gave it. Instead of an apparently useless post, most would be inclined to con- sider it an important asset, an instrument that deserves to be kept at the service of the Canadian federation, even if the new appointee should be unable to match what Georges Vanier was able to do... .-- Paul Sauriol (March 14) Montreal La Presse--West- ern Canada does not héld a monopoly on narrow-minded- | ' ness and it was the immutable president of the St. Jean Bap- tiste Society of Montreal (Yvon Groulx) who proved it to us once again during the weekend. What irritates this bourgeois with the equally im- mutable blinkers are certain passages in O Canada which fairly poorly depict the reality of Q uebec. For example, "Terre de nos aieux"--land of our forefathers--grates on his ears, because our forefathers were not . . . the cowboys of Saskatchewan. And the meet- ing . . . which listened to this stupid reasoning and others of the same ilk got together and agreed that O Canada could not constitute the national an- them of French-speaking Que- becers, For decades, normal French - Canadians have firmly pleaded for adoption of O Canada as national anthem, a typically French-Canadian and Quebec product since the music is by Calixa Lavallee and the words, written in 1880, were the work of Judge Adolphe Basile Routhier, to whom notary Yvon Groulx would have had difficulty giv- ing lessons of style and of patriotism. Slowly, the Eng- lish-speaking people accepted the idea--the English version 7 ' by Robert Stanley Weir dates from 1908--and all Canadians now find unanimity in O Can- ada. At a time when a mixed parliamentary committee is about to make a decision on the French and English words of this song before its adop- tion as national anthem, the chauvinistic crisis of Mr. Groulx is sovereignly ridic- ulous., . . ---Renaude Lapointe (March 13) Trois-Rivieres Le Nouvel- liste--Mr. Robert Thompson, national Social Credit leader, has just submitted his resig- nation as leader... . The resignation strikes a new blow at Social Credit which, since 1962, has known nothing but disappointments and setbacks, In the fall of 1963, the Quebec section of the party, known as le Rallie- ment des creditistes, cut itself off from the national party, leaving Mr. Thompson with only four supporters, Follow- ing this split, it was difficult to speak of a national DATs sca The departure of Mr Thompson could mark the end of the split with le Ralliement des creditistes and a new orientation for Social Credit. unknown luxury, and already at one a.m. the softest and most ethereal yet incandescent dawn begins to suffuse the distant crests. Children, Again. (Address to Rotary Club, St. John's, New- foundland, July 21, 1960.) The other day I gave a holi- day in The Queen's name to a small village school and told the children that I would always givé a holiday whenever I came, One little girl immedi- ately piped up, "I hope you will come back every day.' This it seems was her solution to the problems of education. Protest is not enough. (New - Year's Day Message, 1965.) We live in a time of uncer- tainty and anxiety which often resigns itself to the idea that is easier to do nothing than to act, easier to protest than to propose a solution of change. If falls upon each of us to defend our ideals and to join with men of good will. Not a Melting Pot. (To a multi-group gathering on Citi- zenship, Winnipeg, May 29, 1965.) I admit it's a little daring for @ country to count on drawing lig-strength from diversity, It's bys much easier perhaps to talk of a melting pot and to force everyone to behave alike; how much simpler could we fashion our national and international policies as a country if all our people were the same dull shade of grey! But how much more shallow, how much less sen- sitive or perceptive would such policies be! No, if we can draw our strength from diversity, the result will be more considerate and compassionate than any force drawn from mediocre con- formity. Children... Again (McGill University Convocation, May 30, 1960.) I can't resist the temptation of telling you of the most touch- ing testimonial I have ever re- ceived. A little girl is alleged to have said to her Mother: "I think the Governor General is wonderful. I hope he won't die too soon, because I want to save up enough to go to his funeral." The French Canadian Soldier. (Fiftieth Anniversary dinner of Royal 22nd Regiment, Montreal, Sept. 26, 1964.) I pay homage to the simple French-Canadian soldier, those without whom the officer would be reduced to helplessness. I had the honor of knowing him well. During three years of war I lived with him in the trenches. I saw him fight under fire, I saw him die without fear and as a Christian. He is cour- ageous. He has heart. Yes, today, a half century later we think of all those who followed the road of war ... We think of those who died on the field of honor and we think of Lacordaire's words: 'Lord do you not have special favors for the brave who come to you in the folds of the flag?" YEARS AGO 25 YEARS AGO The first unemployment in- surance check to be issued in Ontario County was handed to William F. Shultz by George Edmunds, manager, on Monday afternoon. Duffin's Creek in Pickering went on the rampage again last night and this morning the swirling waters were within 6" of the record peak in 1929. 40 YEARS AGO The Oshawa Parks Commis- sion will build a Dancing Pavil- jon and Restaurant at Lake- view Park. Cost is estimated at between $14,000 and $16,000. Rev. C. W. Demille, pastor of King Street United Church has accepted the invitation to re- main at the church as pastor for another year, POINTED PARAGRAPHS "Research in England _indi- cates that it is advisable to drink two glasses of milk before doing any heavy drinking." Some would consider drinking two glasses of milk as being heavy drinking. "Going without clothes is far healthier than wearing them," says a nudist. It wouldn't be for most of us, as being constantly painfully embarrassed would undermine our health some- thing awful. It seems incongruous to class- ify the giraffe as a lower animal, Riel Formed Government, Then Arrested Hostages By BOB BOWMAN There was a big difference in the Louis Riel who led the Red River uprising in 1869 and the Northwest Rebellion in 1885. Riel's proposals to bring peace to Red River were almost all adopted by the federal govern- ment, eventually. By 1885, Louis Riel had become demented. Conditions were also different. Canada had grown stronger and was better organized. Riel was brought back from Montana in 1884 to help the Metis in the Saskatchewan River area. Northwest Mounted Police Superintendent Crozier could see trouble coming and warned the federal government. Roman Catholic leaders were also uneasy, and urged Gover- nor Dewdney to persuade Riel to return to Montana. Although Riel claimed to be a Joshua doing God's will, he probably could have been bribed to depart. D. H. Mac- Dowall, a member of the North- west Council and Father Andre went to see him, and asked him how much he wanted. Riel asked for $100,000, but finally set the figure at $35,000. Father Andre and MacDowall were convinced that $5,000 would have been enough, but the fed- eral government did not make the money available, READERS CLERGYMAN ON RECORD Mr. Editor; In Wednesday's Times a la- bor leader was reported as "lashing out at area clergymen for not having the guts to come out in support of a Presby- terian who was fired from his Whitby job for refusing to work Sundays; Not one clergyman has stood up publicly and sup- ported this man."' As the min- ister of St. Pauls Presbyterian Church may I point out that this was done last Sunday in St. Pauls. The issue is not just the man but the continental work week. At one time we worked six days and had. one day of rest, gradually we became a "week- end" society. Inevitably we are moving towards a seven day work week with staggered off days for employees. The Steel Company firing is one incident along this path. There are stores now open sev- en days a week. I pointed out on Sunday that a store on Wil- son Rd. has a large sign say- ing that we are open seven days a week. If this store then why not the Shopping Centre or Gen- eral Motors? This is all part of the one movement towards a continental work week for con- venience sake. We the people like it that way. Some employ- ees are eager for time and a half or double time on Sundays. Another sign of the times is the way in which stores stay open on_ statuatory holidays, May 24th, Labor Day etc. Even- TODAY IN By THE CANADIAN PRESS March 18, 1967... The Russian provisional government promised the Allies it would continue fighting in the First World War 50 yers ago today--in 1917--two days after the ab- dication of the last czar. Alexander Kerensky or- dered a giant offensive in Galicia which was success- ful for two weeks but then petered out and turned into a defeat. Even before the Bolshevik coup, some gen- erals were intriguing among themselves for politi- cal power and the troops were under - equipped and exhausted. As soon as the Bolsheviks seized power they ordered armistice ne- gotiations and published all Russia's secret treaties with the Allies. 1848--The "Five-day Rey- olution' began in Milan. 1855--Louis Riel's second rebellion began with im- BIBLE "Oh give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endur- eth for ever." Psalms 136:3. Prayer unlocks the door, praise keeps it open. "Praise God from whom all blessings flow." "The Lord shall guide thee continually." Isaiah 58:11. There is a way out through Christ the door. "Him that com- eth to me I will in no wise cast out." Riel then set about forming a provisional government and de- nounced Father Andre was a police spy when the priest re- fused to support him. The gov- ernment was formed on March 17, 1885 and on the next day Riel arrested a number of hos- tages. A few days later he re- nounced the Roman Catholic religion, and told the Metis that .he would be their priest. Al- though some of the Metis de- fected, including English-speak- ing Metis at Prince Albert, events were in the saddle, and the cutting of telegraph lines heralded the beginning of the rebellion. OTHER MARCH 18 EVENTS 1615--Robert Bylot and Wil- liam Baffin sailed to Hudson Strait 1687 -- LaSalle was assassi- nated by his own men 1836--First steamer on Pa- cific, Beaver, owned by Hud- son's Bay Co., arrived at Fort Vancouver 1870--Louis Riel allowed Don- ald A. Smith to leave Fort Garry to report to federal gov- ernment 1997--Canadian Pacific and Grand Trunk Railways were ordered to reduce fares to three cents per mile WRITE... tually we will be operating the economy on a 360 day year as I understand the Steel Company does in Hamilton. Two years ago Keith Ross was reported in The Times as saying that stores being open on Good Fri- day was a religious question and not a matter for labor. The impression I got was that for Mr. Ross the church ought to fight its own battles. You can't have it both ways! As a "clergyman," I am weary of people who tell us that we adopt a negative at- titude, that the church is really irrelevant, and then say "throw your weight on our side join us in this, issue." I am im- pressed with the number of people in Oshawa who feel that unless something affects their own pay cheque or their priv- leges directly that it is none of their business. They don't want to get involved. As a res- ult we will be steered along the road of the continental work week and the church will have to adopt to it reluctantly and belately. I did not picket the Steel Com- © pany I didn't write letters about it, but I am one minister whe spoke out publicly on this is. sue. I began writing and speak- ing about the continental work week over a year ago. I spoke out publicly for statuatory hol- idays beginning about four years ago. Sometimes it gets awfully lonely, Yours. sincerely, Walter Jackson 2 Wilson Road North HISTORY prisonment of the Indian agent at Duck Lake, Sask. First World War Fifty years ago today--in 1917--Germans made fierce attacks on the French near Verdun; German destroyers shelled Ramsgate, England, and sank a British dese troyer and a freighter; the British captured Bahriz, Mesopotamia. Second World War Twenty-five years ago to- day--in 1942--the U.S. Navy announced Allied aircraft had sunk or damaged 23 Japanese ships off New Guinea; Lord Beaverbrook was ordered to the United States to co-ordinate war production; Canada unified command of the armed forces in the Atlantic, Paci- fic and Newfoundland areas. March 19, 1967... 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