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Spain And NATO

The West German Government has announced that it would like to see Spain admitted into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. ”Not

only would such a move be of stra-.

tegic importance,” the announcement said, ”but it would be an act of significance for the unity of Europe." What to do about Spain has been troubling NATO for some time. The United States is reported ready to recommend her membership in the alliance at the next meeting in Bonn early in May. But this is the first time that a European member has supported the idea. at least openly.

Spain is, of course. governed by I dictatorship. Democracy. as the rest of West Europe understands the term, is unkown there. If member- ship in NATO is to be determined by political considerations, regardless of military necessity, it is hard to see how Spain could qualify. On the other hand, NATO exists to defend the West against possible Soviet ag- gression; that is why it was created; and certainly the Spanish Govern- ment can claim to be I vigorous op- ponent of Soviet Communism. Then, too, as the West German announce- ment pointed out, it is hard to see how West Europe can be united, even for defensive purposes, as long as Spain is left on the outside. In the event of war between the Soviet Union and the West. I neutral Spain, to say nothing of an unfriendly Spain, would be a source of great trouble.

It cannot be pleasant for anyone in free West Europe to feel that the friendship of one dictatorship would be helpful in defending the area from the assaults of another. But, of course, there is strong precedent for it: and, whatever happens, Gen- eral Franco is in a good position to press his claims, since American bases already are established on Spanish soil.

Missing Island

With ice all around us it would be difficult for even the most dis- cerning to pick out any particular field of it and say "there's the mis- sing island." But when Spring comes -and surely one of these days it will happen. along, if only to show its good intentions-fishermen and mar- iners should be on the lookout for Fletcher's Ice Island which for some unkown reason has loosened itself from its moorings and wandered off, presumably in search of adventure.

Fletcher's Island is 9 miles long, 4': miles wide and 169 feet thick, all solid Arctic ice. For nearly seven years it has been used as an Air Force base by the United States 200 miles Northof Ellesmere island off the Northern tip of Greenland. It has, therefore, been home to a large number of service men who miss it very much indeed and would like it to come back. Not Only that, but the intention was to give it an important role in the International Geophysical Year which is Just around the cor- ner-lst July. to be exact. This is the scientific program which is go- ing to find out why conditions at the North Pole and the SouthiPole and places in between are as they

In and whether the meteorologists ' make them any better. The

taupe:-stun on Fletcher's goes as -Ahslow zero. But that

lIst ten years retail food prices in- creased 16'; while, during the same period, the prtes farmers received for their products fell 14';. Another very interesting item has to do with the farmers' share of the money spent -for farm products. Out of every 5500. farmers received ap- proximately S45. or about Si'.. 80'; went to food processors, handlers, retailers and other marketing agen- cies. The remaining 1l'& was un- accounted for and was put in a column marked "miscellaneous" -a word, incidentally, which often cov- ers a multitude of uncertainties. But whatever happened to the ilh, it did not go to the farmers.

Evidence of the wide spread be- tween the pricesifarmers re:-cite and those which consumers pay is indicated in the following records: Farm meat prices down '3il'.. retail prices down only 5f!j,,; Farm poultry and egg prices down 210, retzul prices down only 13"i; Farm prices for vegetables down l2'i. retail prices up 7'7; Farm prices of milk down 16'?-, retail prices (Ion n only 30. All quotations are for the ten year period.

This, of course, is an Anicricnn report. Just how closely it rescnibles the Canadian situation we are not in a position to say. But a reasonably good guess would he that from the farmers' point of view, the Canadian situation is even less satisfactory. The most disconcerting thing of all is that while farm prices have gone down out of all proportion to the cost of food in the markets, the prices of farm machinery and other things the farmers must have to carry on their work have gone up considerably. This, of course, is the root of most farni problems: and no one seems to know what to do about it.

EDITORIAL NOTES

A retiring United States Senator from Texas says "I will go back to my boots and saddle and ride once more into the Western sunset." Whatever he was like as a legislator, there is no question of his poetic talent. The change will probably make him a lot happier, too.

f O O 0

Mrs. Franklyn D. Roosevelt, widow of the late President, has been elected a life member of the United Automobile Workers Union. Evidently, direct connection with the automobile industry, is not a neces- sary qualification for membership in the union.

0 O 0

Premier Chou En-lal says he "would not mind going to Scandin- avia if he were invited." That's I broad enough hint; but reports in- dicate that for the present at least Scandinavian statesmen are not "at home" to Chinese dignitaries. Per- haps later, when they mend their manners a bit.

0 O 0

Addressing the Australian House of Representatives, Prime Minister Menzies asked this question: "If Communist (lhina attacked For- mosa, would ilnitcd States' action be conditioned by the United Na- tions?" Everybody knows the an- swer-a little word of two letters which means the exact opposite of yes.

I O I

The Conservatives in Vancouver have nominated Mr. Douglas Jung to contest the Federal election in that constituency against Defence Minister Ralph O. Campney. Mr. Jung's nomination, notes an ex- change, is unique in Canadian poli- tics for he is the first person of Chinese descent to be selected to represent any party at the polls in a national election.

0 I O During the historic Berlin airlift, which started in 1948 when Russians blocked land and water routes to Germany's divided capital. Allied plnnes ferried 2.325.500 tons of food and fuel to the city. The total. says the National Geographic society. averaged more than I ton of supplies for each inhabitant of West Berlin. 0 O O

A young French Archaeologist and explorer has returned from an expedition to the labs:-I with repro- ductions of map&3t not point-

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By Jules iilanlicn, United Kingdom Information Office

Recent Soviet notes to Norway and Denmark call for close study through the free world.

Marshal Bulganin. the Soviet prime minister. claims in his nolI to Norway that North Atlantic Treaty Organization bases are In- caied near the Soviet frontier and proceeds-as though it were I principle which everyone would accept--Io mIkI the astonishing claim that:

it is, of course the natural right and dilly for any state exposed to attack to make sure that bases which are set up for purpose of nliack are liquidated at once. No one can expect anything else.

And to the Danish government. Buiganin declares similarly that the mere existence of bases which could be used by NATO forc-s- which Buiganin insists are "Ig- gressive"-makcs these bases I lcgiliniate target for the Soviet Union in pursuit of its "natural and inalienable right to sell-dz-r

fence. I A DIFFERENT STORY

it would certainly have been in- teresting if the Hungarian govern- ment last autumn had exercised its ”nItural and inalienable right to self-defence" by making sure that Soviet bases "set up for the purpose of attack” were liquidated

at once.

But what no Hungarian govern- ment nor any government of the free world would dream of doing. Msrshail Bulgsnin says the So- viet government would do.

Such action would constitute I flagrant breach of the United NI- tions charter which tho Soviet Union is pledged to observe. How- ever It the present stage of his- tory few people expect. whatever they may hope. the Soviet gov- ernment to fulfil its obligation under the charter.

Buiganln'I wild charges Igsinst Denmark Ind Norwny Ire part of I much larger Ind sinister cum- paign. The British people but also been the target of Soviet threats bet.-Iuse. It the recent Bermuda conference. agreements were made which will increase Britain's defensive strength. Many other ItIl.eI have been sim- Ilnrly IttIcked by Moscow re- cently.

STRANGE ALLEGATION

Soviet excuses 101- this violence of tone I ' ” tho Iliogstion that the North Atlsntic IlliInce is In "aggressive bloc." The soviot leaders seem blsndly unIwIro that much stronger rusons for the same char from the NATO side could brought Ignlnlt

Ethiopia's Bright Future

Nationnl Geographic Society

Washington -Ethiopia. mount- ainous and isolated on the north- east shoulder of Africa, boasts one oi the worlds oldest traditions of independenc. itIly's brief. six- year conquest that ended in 1941 marks the oniy.brcIk in more than 2.000 years of Ethiopinn sover- clgnty.

The African kingdom hns In equally ancient tradition of Christ- ianiiy, having embraced the Cop- tic form in 330 A.D.. sIys the National Geographic Society. The Egyptian Coptic Patriarch form- erly headed the Ethiopian Church. but in 1952 the Ethiopians obtainod their own Archbishop.

RACIAL MIXTURE

Superimposed on in map of the United Slates. Ethiopia would stretch from Maine in South CI!- olins and from New York City to Iowa its people. I mixture of Hamilic. Semitic Ind Negroid. nu ber i9.3(X).il00. The principal lIn- guages are Amharic Ind (lalla.

The heart of the country is I high and rugged ploteau. rising in indi- vidunl peaks to heights up in i5.- 000 feet and dropping to deep gorges through which torrential rivers flow. Along such I rsvine the Blue Nile rushes from its source on but Tans on I winding course that brings life-hivlng water to the Sudnn Incl Egypt.

The capital. Addls AbabI, is I hodgepodge of old Ind new. Lim- ousines hank at sheep herded through tho city of 100.0m resi- dents. ' .

Ethiopia's extensive isblelands make the nation I fnrmins pIrIdise. ll. rInkI with the Amer- ican Middle West Ind the Russian UkrIine Is Imong the earth's most fertile regions. Rich soil combines with Ibundnnl rIiIfIll to produce two crops I year. EthiopiI, Ilong with the United Slates. is one of me few notions to enjoy I food surplus. '

Coffee is the lending export. A pnrticulsrl well regarded vniety from the inc: of KIIII may even hIve gives the bIvIrIgI its name.

INDUSTRIAL I"U'l'UI.l

Experts believe that Ethlopu possesses In Ilmost unliidted il- dnstrinl potntlnl. II Iddlsfol to stable urIIiIm deposits. eoIl.

of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. EthiopiI'I Emperor Hill! Selassie l is I modern-minded i..ot.Irch. The Lion of .ludIh hIs vigorously promoted tho develop- ment of his nItion'I Iirilnos and roads. He welcomes foreign tx- perts in these and other fields. such as mining Ind. industry.

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And wItched the crescent Ihsvinga toss

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That morlIi flesh would .there:

A sinner. mIrtyr, IIint or knnve.

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Likc Judas. did he think of gain

And make his toil I tIIk profsne?

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tree On which the Saviour died for me.

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load. The IhImI of thIl cruol- ”

wood. And if he followed our Ind stood Upon GolgothI'I hill Ind cried Because the Christ wII crucified? Did he look up. o'ercomo by loss. And sob: it was my cross. my

cross! Oh. hId the Icribu thought to

them. The Soviet government for Ixsmple. hII recently docided to strengthen the Warsaw put in whIt Bulganln hIs called "I most resolute manner." Many Soviet lenders have boasted Ibout the power of Soviet weapons.

Utterly different In the rail- ties of NATO-In ” " do- fenslvs orgnniutlon. . One of tho striking futures of recent development of the North Atlantic Illisnca has been its striv- ing toward common politlcnl, eco- nomic Ind cultural goals.

Moscow refuses to fun or Icknowledgo this. To admit that NATO is defensivu Ind peaco- seeking would expose the latest turn of Soviet policy towards in- crensed world tension Is the un- justified Ind Iurenlvo movs tbs! it is.

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OUR YESTERDAYS

From tho GuIrdlIn Files

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (April II. III!)

There was Inolher hectic sel- Iion of the City Council yesterday morning when the regular month- ly meeting. Idlourned from Tues- day night. was concluded. Contro- vergy between the Mayor Ind some of the Councillors rose to boiling point Ind there wIs I froo In- chInge of derogatory epithets.

Premier J. D. Stewart and Hon. Dr. MIcMilllIn, Minister of HoIlth Ind EducItlon. returned last eve- ning from attending the Dominion- Provlnclal conference recently held It Ottawa. Among mIttIrI discussed by the lsisnd represen- tstives were agriculture, lIbor con- ditions Ind the pollcilng of the Pro- vincs by tho R.C.M.P.

TEN YEARS AGO tApril 16. um

Assurance thIt I start would be msde this year on widening and Iubgrsding the Borden Rond from CornwIll to Tryon wIs given in the Logislaturo inst night by Hon. George Barbour. Minister of Pu- blic Works. He said it was expect- ed to call for tenders for this work I! nrly in the Spring Is posslblo.

Decisions to call on the Provin- ciIl Govornmont to onset Work- men's Compensatlun Ind Mother's Allowance Logislntion and to make inquiries II to the intentions of the government in regIrd to the Ippointment of I social service worker wore futures of the In- nuIi meetln of the Christian Soc- lIl Council old in City Hall ves- urdny.

The Age Old Story

bet. II have grace. whereby in may serve God acceptably with I-Insoles Ind godly fur.

' I Medically" Speaking

Iy Ilonnn N. lgnlesu. ILD.

WHAT'S AVBIAGI WEIGHT r AND IIIIGIIT Fol cnu.m Parents IlwIys seem to be won- dering how their child com s. with tho! IverI3G Yuungster in Ind weight.

Iv'I pointed out in the put that Ioch child is In individual case Ind should not be compared with the kid next door. But to sstlsfy those of you who insist on some sort of Iversgs figure. here Ire I few I think most physicians will I91: upon.

A EBAGE HEIGHT

At birth, the Ivernge baby is I- bout N inches in height. He gains some I0-inches during the first year so that It the age of one he is I) inches tall.

You can detennine the Iverago height between the ages of 2 to II by using I simple fnrmulI- heigh equals 215 times the In. plus 30. Thus. for I I0-year-old youngster. take 215 times 10 and I d 30. This gives you an Ivengc height of 55 inches, or 4 feet. 7 in- ches.

The Iversgo weight of I bIBy It birth is Iboul 7.4 pounds.

Between 3 months Ind one you, the weight in pounds equnls the Igo in months plus 11. For I four-month-old baby. it would I): 4 plus ii. or 15 pounds.

Al 30 months. the average child weighs 30 pounds. And It IWI years, he weights 35 pounds-

From the age of 4 by 8 you cut figuro Iverage weight: by mum. rlyms the use by ii Ind Idding 12.

lncideninlly. It the In of Ibom Ila. both the height Ind weight If! Inpmxlmstely the same-44.4.

ifrom I to 12, the weight equals 1 times the Ige, plug 5,

Again let me remind you that all children cInt' be ' 4 to be the same height. and weight It the same age. But this should give you In indication of the Iverago. QUESTION AND ANSWER

'W. L.: What would cause I sen- ulion of numbness in the hands?

Answer: Numbness in the hands may be due to I number of diff r- ent conditions; poor circulation is- turbanco in the blood vessels in the bsnds-.II in RIynIud's disease- dlstrubance in the nerves suPP1.i'- ing l.hI Iffected parts.

MAXIMS

We should be slower to think that the mm: If his worst is the real InII. Ind certain thst tho bet- tor In In ourselves the less Ilka lyishotobosthlswu-Itinour "mill!-

OLD SETTLEMENT

Thu-I was I is-Idlng post on tho site of Port Hopi. LIkI Ontario town 00 miles out of Toronto, II IIrly II 1170.

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