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'-I Tioumv, FEB. 6, use Respect For Traditions one statement made by Queen Elizabeth in Nigeria is of special significance at this time when mil- lions of people in that vast colonial region are looking forward to indep- endent status within the Common- wealth, once the necessary adjust- ments between conflicting interests have been made. In praising the de- votion which Nigerians retain for their ancient traditions, Her Majesty

. said: ”I, too, respect these traditions

and hope that in a 1'apidly changing world you will maintain all that is good in them."

Perhaps no formal statement of intention from the colonial Office. with respect to N igei-ia's political fu- ture, could do as much to encourage coloniallpeoples--not only Nigeria- fo continue their associations with the crown as free and independent members of the Commonwealth. In the old days of the white man's bur- den emphasis was on the assimila- tion of native traditions into the cul- ture of the greater and more power- ful society. Little attention was paid to native ways of life, except to adapt them to ”white" civilization. Only rarely did it occur to anyone in an administrative position that some of these traditions and cus- toms were quite all right as they were and, indeed, capable of contri- buting something valuable to the sum of civilization.

There is, of course, I wide gap between the frenzied ceremonial rites of Jani tribal warriors and the staid formalities of colonial officials. Physically. it is perhaps as wide now as it was in the Mid-Victorian age; but, spiritually and from the stand- point of evolutionary political under- standing, there II evidence thntit has narrowed considerably, dot the better. And, stripped of its legal ter- minology. what then is of it, isn't that what. tho Commonwealth idea is, essentially-the honouring by all of the hopes and aspirations and ful- filments of each, and the purposeful incorporation into one ideal-not as yet reached, perhaps-of the various and diverse traditions of many peo- pies?

Government By Aides

.5 Pleading ignorance when sub- Sected to criticism appears to be taking on the aura of a fashion in igovernmental circles. For instance, Canadian officials professed ignor- Ince about any arms shipment to the Middle East until Opposition huestioning revealed that the arms Tied, in fact, been sent, whether the Government knew anything about ,the matter or not.

, Now, from Washington comes 3word that Secretary of Agriculture :Benson claims to be entirely ignor- about I letter bearing his sig- nature which appears in the current issue of I national magazine. This, 7bt'iefiy, is the story: In the Decem- -ber issue there appeared an article Iontitled "The Country Slickcrs Take fUI Again." In the writer's view all lthe current talk about farm prob- '-lems is so much twaddle. and in -lgeneral farmers are doing well and Ievcn getting rich on the hard earned money of city dwellers.

Naturally, this aroused a lot of langer among farmers, who became gangrier still when they saw in this 'month's issue of fthe magazine the following letter to ihave, read the article (about the ;-country Ilickcrsl with a great deal iof interest. It is excellent. Ezra T. iBens0n, Secretary of Agriculture." lNot only farmers but a goodly num- Iber of Congressmen who hope to icopture the farmers' vote come No- ivetnber are all stirred up over Mr. 'Benson' commendation, so much In thbt they Ire clumourlng for his ylmlnedlltc rellgnotlon. SIld Sen- iltot I-Iumpbrey of Minnesota: "This Imon diould he find now, this very iofui-noon.” And Senator George of Georgia: "Benson can no longer ' Orv! the welforo of the furmors of

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that he knew nothing about the let- ter which he called "completely out of keeping with my own views." It seems, according to the Secretary, that an "inexperienced aide" wrote the letter and signed itrli-151 II'-(9 that! Well, it is clear that if this sort of thing keeps up. government by aides will soon be taking hold everywhere.

Juvenile Reading Problem The Province is indebted to Mr.

K. A. Parker, superintendent of city schools, for the admirable address he gave last week on the means of combating indecent literature, and on the emphasis he placed on the reading habits and interests of child- ren in the home as of cardinal im- portance in this respect. The laws with regard to the sale of such lit- erature should, of course. be strictly enforced: that is what they are on the statutes for and there should be no Iicsitancy in invoking them. But prohibitions can only go so far. The root of the problem, as Mr. Parker pointed out. goes much deeper. It lies in the home, where moral stand- ards must be fostered and maintain- ed if they are to have any perman- enl influence on the younger gener- ation, and where sound reading hab- its shouid be cultivated.

Language as spoken, written and heard is the foundation of all men- tal growth. Picture language has its place. but only as a means to an end. Overemphasized, it creates lazy and bad reading habits, almost. im- possible to overcome by the class- room teacher whose chief object should be to create interest in words.

It is encouraging to note that modern educationists are beginning to emphasize this important truth. It applies not only to the spate of picture material in popular maga- zines, books and newspapers, but to educational material as well. Is it not true that school textbooks have been "streamlined" these days, with more pictures and less solid reading matter than in the days when aca- demic training was held in more esteem? Even language textbooks have been changed to meet this re- quirement-the older ones being deemed "too difficult" without the visual aids which present day stud- entn are accustomed to. With the advent of television, and more and more emphasis on visual entertain- ment, it will be difficult to main- tain reading standards of any kind. And yet, as Mr. Parker states, read- ing ability or lack of it is the deter- ming factor in the child's progress in school. The problem is one which must be attacked on a coordinated front. In the schools, as well as in the homes, there is need for some serious stocktaking on the subject.

EDITORIAL NOTES

Hon. Dougald MacKinnon, Minis- ter of Industry and Resources, is to be commended on his successful ef- forts in obtaining reduced railway rates on herring between West Prince and the fishmeal processing plant at Souris. It is understood that the necessary improvements and ex- pansion at the Souris plan will be commenced promptly in order that our fishermen may t.ake full advan- lage of this opportunity in the early spring. This product commands I ready market which can be greatly expanded with the encouragement now to be given.

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O 0 There has been another "sum- mit" meeting. This time it was at- tended not by heads of governments but by hockey players meeting in Cortina, Italy. Present were two from Russia and two from the Unit- ed States, making up the "big Four". Naturally, they discussed the contests. with special emphasis on the spccdskating tournament from which the Russians had just emerg- cd in triumph. But there were ex- changes of political good wishes, t.oo. The Russian manager, the report says, spoke glowlngly of "the lot of things which unite us" and sadly of "the little things which lie between us." He then went on to explain Russia's love of peace and almost wept with emotion when he blurted out: "Our relations with America are getting friendlier and friendlier every day." Not to be outdone in cordiality, the American coach praised the skating skill of the Rus- sians and expressed the hope that otatesmen of the two countries would finally succeed in bringing Ibout I settlement of all outstand- ing disputes. I! is to be hoped that this "CortInI Spirit" will last I bit thou did the Geneva one; It

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PUBLIC FORUM

This column II open In the amu- sin: by correspondent: of question! of Illerell. The Gulrdlln doe: nil umuruy rndoroo the opinion -I oorrupoudenll.

LABOR WAGES

Sir,-Three years ago I came back to P.E.l. from the province of Ontario, where I had been cm- ployed for three years I am a mnrried man now, and have two small children.

The wages they expect a married man. with I family, to live on in this town. are really getting me down. I have worked at the new Federal Building in this city, where the Government set wage rate is 75 cents per hour. This also is the usual wage paid by most all the other places of employment. 'Thal is for labourers). Working 1! full 44 hour week you receive ap- proximately 533. less taxes I would like to see some of the so called ”big shots" trying to juggle their budget down to 333. per week.

By the time they bought gasoline for their company or gov- ernment owned car. and cigars to create I good impression, they wouldn't have enough left to buy mntcheo to light them.

While in the province of Ont- ario, I have made 75 cents per hour and 8 husky meals I day driving I tractor for the farmers in my spare time. I also have made Si. per hour picking apples. Why don't Igo back? After all. "there is nothing wrong with the world. it is just the people that are in it." Ilika my home Province very much. but not the wages. If I could obtain enough money here to pay my bills. and save enough to cover travelling expenses. I would go back.

I would like to see some of the Government officials look into the situation. and give the guys I break. especially the veterans. who went overseas and fought for their country.

I am. Sir. etc., I.0.U. ChIrIottctown.

AGAINST FLIIORIDATION

Sir.--In a late January issue of .

the "Globe and Mali", there ap- peared iwo timely and illuminating letters against fluoridation of water supplies. II is a wholcsoino omen when there can he in public discussion of such a rmlical vent- ure Is this mass-medic:-ilion pro- ject. Without that prerogative of exchanging views through the standard agencies of information, we would be dangerously close to the twilight of liberty.

It strikes me that fluoridatnrs are not totally disinterested in their advocacy of the plan. They conform too slavishly to a uniform pattern. they over-emphasize the limited benefits of fluoridation and slubboruiy (lcny the possibility of its producing evil effects. They argue as if the majority of med- ical men and dentists in Canada and the U.S.A. endorse the idea. That is an unfounded assumption A poll of medical men in Toronto showed that the vast majority did not favour fluoridzition. If all med- ical men and dentists in North America could voice it free opinion on the question it is highly pro bnblc thIl a substantial majority would repudiate fluoridation.

Those who oppose the project en- joy sufficient prestige to make it safe for them to function as free agents. one of those Is Dr. Charles A. Brusch, 35. MD. of the Brusch Medical Ccnfrc. (lam bridge. Mass. in a scholarly doc- ument titled: "The Action of Fluo- ridntlon on the Body". he demol- ished the fluoridniors' contention that the long range effects of fluorine in the water would not be seriously harmful to the human body. Says Dr. Brusch: "This forced experiment with I prolop lasmlc poison .... ..can cause symp- toms of disease such an allergy. internal Ind gastric upsets. such Is colitis. blood conditions. gland and nervouslrouble. diabetes, arthri- tis. muscullr wt.-nlmeu .... ..llId I long list of other serious Glo- cues."

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only on fluorine in the world, Dr Leo Spit-a, makes I thought-pro voking declaration on page 127 of his book. ' "The Drama of I-lluorine." He writes: "In place of having its health improved by the cutting off of every source of fluorine intake, this nation (the U.S.) is invited to submit to grad- ual self-dcstruction by ingesting more of the rat poison'.

Those whose responsibility it is to give the green light to the fluoridation project should invest- igate every angle of the question. Their decision will affect, either favourably or adversely, many people for generations to come.

I am, Sir, efc..

VREV.) W.J. ENRIGIIT Windsor. Ontario.

THE RURAL MAILMAN '

Sir-If "Waiting For His Mail" drove the mail for I few years he would know how much the mail- man makes, and also the tough job he has. Instead of criticising them in the local papers, he would be praising them. I suppose his mailbox is like about 25 percent of the boxes. either all broke, fallen down. or ready to fall when you touch it. As for the heated car and the radio, l'm drivingthe mail for I good many years and I never could afford I radio in my car but we need a healer. With one window opened it's pretty cold. es- pecially when we have to hang by our toes to put the mall in some boxes.

When did "Waiting For His Mail" come home anyway? By his talk the mailmen don't use horses anymore. Since the snow came I scarcely ever drove my car at all -- used either I sleiih 0? wagon. and there's no heater or radio in either of them. The only jazz I hear is (the day after it was too wet or stormy to take I horse oull. "What happened to you yesterday?" I'll bet you that "Wail- ing For His Mail" bud his feet In the oven that tIa.V- ,

I drive my car on the mail In often as possible so that I can do something around home. lmosf 0' us mailmen are part-time farm-

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E if the Government would recoil- uize a mail route of 25 miles or more as a full time job and NY them as they pay otherv Govern- ment employees plus their expell- scs. laud believe you me 0103' 3" heavy there would be better mail- mcn on the Island-

Tskc for instance two weeks 139'- fore Christmas. we were drivinli horses and slcighs then. The mail truck was late every day with ten bags or more for each Post Office- We had to wait while they sorted It. and then had to pack it. Ind not going fast. We'd luv: the office around noon and then drive our horses fast so as to deliver most of the mail before dark. I'd like in see "Waiting For His Mdll" driving the mail after dIrk in I snowstorm. then come home Ind do all the chores around the barn.

in the winter the mniimen should- not have to wait for the mall truck, especially at Christmas time, when they have to lake horses. We should he allowed to do it in the dlyllght hours, All the Christmas mail wu- nnt delivered before Chrlstmu aiiyivay. Rush! Rush! Rush! all the time. when it could be delivered in me morning just as well. They will soon have us mlilmen on the night shift.

Oh! for the good old days when the old train was taking all the mall. But the mIll must go through. so It's up to the Government to see that the roads are kept open. Now- adays no one breaks I roIil for I horse. they just wait for I snow plow. They should either open Ill the road: or leove all the roldll closed. if the Government hun't

'- equipment. let them get it. In this day Ind Ige everyone wants to get out with his car or truck. If the roads IreI't wide enough let them widen .

These winters when the snow h- itot too heavy one man an handle the plow In the dIy. Inltlle other mnn on it In the night, lllteotl of two men on it in the day Ind the plow layinl ldlo If Ilgm.

About these lnIll boxes I ref?! red to I spell no. my Ilould be four I from the round. I

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OU R Y ESIERDAYS

From The Guardian Files TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Owing to heavy drift ice in the

Straits, the second trip of the car ferry due last Monday night, was not made until Tuesday morning, the boat. docking at four a.m. She did not leave Tormentine until between one and two o'clock.

The Public Library was open last evening for the first time and there was I large numbei' of visit- ors on hInd. It is evident that this feature will prove of great conven- ience to the citizens. It is hoped the trustees will be able to con- tinue. this service every Thursday evening.

TEN YEAR AGO Mr. K. Poulfon. president of Wartime Housing Limited, yester- dIy expressed surprise when told

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Another thing that fairly burns me up is this unemployment in- surance. Some of the people work just long enough to get it and then they lay back and take in more money than most mailmcn. and it's clear profit, whereas the mailman's expenses are very heavy. I see where they are trying to work it out for the fishermen. Why don't they arrange for the mailman to get it. when they figure they are- not getting enough (as any sane mailman does figurei and quit it. or when they lose the job, (as of- ten happens).

A: it is now when we quit the job. we have nothing. That's why most of the mailmen are hanging on. hoping for a break.

In closing. let me remind you thIt Her Majesty's Mail is very important and the plows should open their routes. after they open the roads for the L-lcrgymcn and doctors. So Government officials, after this see that you use the rur- all mail carriers like men.

I am. Sir, elc.. A POOR MAILMAN

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YOU CAN HELP CHILD OVERCOME H18 FEAIII

It's perfectly natural for your baby to appear "nervoul". do don't be alarmed If he II sully startled, sometimes sieepl fltfully. or begins crying for no app reason.

The fol may not be nervous. but just following natural instincts.

You. too, would jump" if some- one entered the room unexpect- edly and you did not know It until you looked up. Think how I tiny baby feels about I sudden intrus ion like this. .

PRETTY TRYING

A baby's nervous system. after all, is Immature. and if is pretty trying for him to encounter new experiences, sights and sounds Il- most daily.

You can help calm your young- ster and get him accustomed to strange things by following I few relatively simple procedures.

You've got to try to anticipate his fears.

Loud noises, for example, will probably set a young tot wailing, especially at night. lftyou can ex plain that sudden "woosh" of I jet plane overhead. and let him understand it won't -harm him, he won't. be afraid. -Perhaps you can imitate the sound and make sort of a game out of it.

Frolicsome animals - dogs es- pecially - will probably frighten him with their wild leaps.

if you know a friend has such an animal - unfortunately many of lhcm do - explain to your to! before visiting this friend that the dog is going to be rough because that is his way of playing and show- ing affection. Then the meeting will hold less fear for the youngster since he will know that the dog is merely bring friendly.

Do not let your child heroine ovcrtircd from play. and do not frighten him with threats of call-

that a housing shortage existed in Charlottetown. "We have had," he said. ”a constant stream of re- quests to build houses for veterans in scores of cities and towns tlu'mu:lioul the country. but have no record of any such request from Prince Edward Island."

Residents of St. John's today slowly shovcllcd the Newfoundland capital back to normal, after the worst twenty-four hour blizzard of the winter. All business establish- ments were closed by noon yester- day and traffic was paralyzed with snow drifted to a depth of eight to ten feet in many sections.

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When darkness haven here And changing scones weary cyc.

Those radiant svntries of the earth and sky.

The lnvcd familiar lights. again appear.

Gold window-gleam. that lends the city cheer.

Joins rows of street lamps, bidding day good-by,

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Far up the mountain side. the cross is gowncd In light. and magic on the river glows Where now the mirrored moon. Ii) sliver crowned, Offers its boon of beauty for our woes. While choirs of stars. with candles trimmed and bright. Take up the muted melody of night. --Amy Bissett England.

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Another Toronto lad has been seriously injured by I body-plerc- in: m ament on the front of I motor car. Those death-dealing de- corations were roundly condemned by Hon. W. M. Nickle, chairman, Ind other members of the legisla- ture's highway safety committee last session. Expert witnesses be- fore the commitfee described them as "murderous instruments" and "bayonets". These are scarcely too harsh descriptions of some of the sharp projections even on many re- cent models.-Toronto Star

The only advantage in last sum- mer's drought was that the forestry men learned something about help- ing young trees gel established in the face of very adverse condi- tions. By plowing shallow furrows east and west, there was ll notice- able improvement, because the tiny seedlings got a little shade from the blazing sun. On such small bits of practical knowledge. new forests are gradually built. It is not all plain sailing, even though there has been I vast improvement in the last few years.-Cornwall Standard- Freeholder

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If he does become frighiened, give him the comfort and love he needs when he turns to you for protection. And he will turn to you. you can be sure of that.

QUESTION AND ANSWER

Mrs. A E. F: My nine-ycarold daughter is round-shouldered and she tries so hard to walk correctly. What would you advise?

Answer: It might be advisable for you to take your daughter to an orthopedic specialist who would advise the best treatment for round shoulders. This might involve a course of exercises. or perhaps the wearing of a supporting brace.

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Lulely in conuquelco of non. paper criticism. Premier Duplessisl has subalantliilly modified his bur to control Quebec's newsprint 1... dustry. That criticism should have- been led by the newspaper of- Quebec. But in fact. only three at, them had even the mildest object. ions to offer the rest openly or tacitly endorsed the original bill. In so far as the press compeuea, Mr. Duplessis to retreat, it Wu. the press of other Provinces. which makes the accomplishment all tin. more noteworthy.-Globe and Mail,'

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