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Tariff Board Alibis As we feared from Mr. Gard- iner's adverse comments at last weeks agricultural conference at Ottawa, the appeal of our potato growers for tariff protection against the flood of U. S. imports has been turned down by the Tariff Board. The Agriculture Minister evidently had a good idea of what I the Board's recommendation would be; at any rate his statements in- dicated quite clearly his own atti-

tude on the matter. Why was not this report released in t i m e for the federal-provincial confer-

ence last week? The timing of the release, immediately after the con- ference and after Mr. Gardinerls statements as reported on Thurs- day. is suspicious to say the least. Elsewhere in today's issue we publish comments by those con- cerned in the industry in this Prov- ince. which speak for themselves. It is important to note that all over Canada every organization concern- ed in the potato industry, with the backing of their provincial govern- ments, joined in presenting the po- tato tariff briefs. The briefs were very fully documented and they an- ticipated all the arguments which the Commission now advances for Ills adverse attitude.

It is adding insult to injury for the Commission to tell our Island seed growers that tariff protection would be disastrous to their own in- terests. Our growers and dealers may be presumed to know just as much about their interests as the Commission does. or as Mr. Gard- iner does-for he too came up with

" the same argument. What is really meant by these excuses is that other industries, now enjoying ex- orbitant tariff protection in some cases, might conceivably be adver- sely affected by tariff adjustments Igriculturally. These are the inter- ests which do not want the status quo affected, and our potato grow- ers must be sacrificed. It would be more honest if the Commission came flatly out with this explan- ation. and left it at that. Their pa- ternal solicitude for the seed indus- try in this Province has never here-

London and Windsor health offl- clals have asked their city govern- ments for early approval, while. Sarnia and St. Thomas. both of which had shelved the measure. will reopen the question.

These reports fully substantiate the representations made by our Charlottetown Home and School Associations and health authorities before the Board -of Water Com- missioners, and provide additional evidence which it is hoped the Board will study carefully.

Self-Incriminalion

As long as the Russian leaders, on theirlndian and Burmese tour, confined their trouble-making pro- pensities to attacks on British "col- onialism", they were on reasonably safe ground. For one thing, the British were not. there to defend themselves; and, for another, it was the sort of thing that might be ex- pected to appeal to certain seg- ments of Asian society. Now, how- ever, the Russians seem to have over-reached themselves in suggest- ing, in characteristically violent fashion, that Kashmir, which both India and Pakistan claim, belongs rightfully to India. The reason for this latest bit of impertinence is plain: Pakistan is more closely al- lied with the West than is India. It may, too, involve a not so gentle hint to Pakistan that, in the event. of renewed trouble with India over the disputed area, Soviet sympathy and perhaps direct aid would go to the latter country. This, in turn, might be expected to please the In- dians very much indeed.

It seems, however, that the In- dian Government is anything but pleased over the Russian overture; not because it has weakened in its claim to Kashmir, but because its strategy has been to avoid open conflict with Pakistan over the is- sue and to concentrate on extend- ing economic control over the dis- puted area. As one influential In- dian official put it, "the problem has been simmering down"; and it is not to Indials interest at this time to have it flare up again. So it appears that Bulganin and Khrush- chev have unwittingly entered the area of self-incrimination, some- thing which usually happens sooner or later to chronic trouble-makers.

EDITORIAL NOTES

A cook in the United States Navy claims to have fed a million sailors during his career without having heard "one word of com- plaint". He is either very hard of hearing or the greatest culinary wizard of all time.

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A social researches has come up with the important information that umbrellas were used by the

tofore been shown, and in this case it smacks strongly of hypocrisy. It is reported that at last week's Ottawa conference, the representa- " tive from British Columbia made a 4 strong speech dcmanding immediate -action by the government of Can- .2 vnda and roundly condemning the I delay in imposing tariff restric- .- tions. Had all our representatives at. that conference hncn equally out- spoken, Mr. Gardiner might have found rcason t.o cliangc his mind on the subject.

More Convincing Evidence

The weight of inlormerl public opinion in favor of water fluorida-

tion is strikingly reflected in to- dgvle news columns. From New York State health leaders comes

the assurance. based on a ten-year test, that the addition of sodium fluoride to'drinking water is "safe and effective" in reducing by nearly 60 per cent tooth decay in children. ; Afmel comprehensive report on the F scientific ten-year -test made at .” p-Newburgh, N. Y., has been present- ? ed, showing no harmful results of g...-any kind. The report notes that :J;v1,115 United States communities now are fluoridatlng their drinking water, sewing more than 22,000,000

' ;, persons. .- From the Minister of Health , In Ontario comes similar assurance, ;based on I ten-year experiment in jtlre city of Brantford, where there jjhas also been a 60 percent decrease - (gin Tthe number of decayed teeth ' mung school children since fluor- nc. was lntz-oduced Into the cityls I er supply. The Minister referred

, t .' . Toronto I . - tengiptnqrluation

Ohinese as early as 2000 B.C. This

should be of some help to other re-

searchers who are inquiring into

the origin of the borrowing habit. O

O I A bull in :1 china shop is noth-. ing compared with a steer in a food market. That, at least, is the infer- 'ence contained in a news report from London. which says that u rampaging slccr terrified hundreds of shoppers on a recent morning. It took five police cars and two police motor-cyclists to get the animal in a corner. whcre six men held its tail while others threw a coat over its head. 0 O I ' Among the speeches marking the merger of the C.I.O. and the A.F.L. none will be more apt than a few words spoken by Walter Reuther, president of the C.I.O.. who will take second place to George Meaney of the A.F.lS. in the new organization. Said Mr. Reuther: "The success of the new organiz- ation will be determlned by its sense of social and moral dedica- tion". That was counsel of the high-

s est order. - O I 0

Having In mind the almost snowless winters of the last .few years, the propnletor of a public ski areanot far from New York city made detailedsand expensive --arrangements for manufacturing snow for this season. Enoughiof the artificiahproduct was planned to cover two slopes and five trails. And, lo and behold. no sooner were the flakes ready than the real thing started to come down by the tan. More snow has fallen already this fall in that region than In the last five or nx winters combined. An- other instance of 'nIture'I whimsical

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APPRECIATION

Sir,-I wish to thank you on behalf of the Caledonian Club for your lcitidmess and cooperation during the past year.

We feel that we are helping to keep alive the traditions of gin Scottish ancestors by promofing an interest in Scottish dancing. piping. It.h:lelic games and the Gaelic language.

You have done a meat deal to help our common cause by your very excellent coverage of our activities during 1955.

We hope that you and your staff enjoy a very Merry Christ- mas and a Happy New Year.

I am. Sir, etc. W. C. McLE()D President.

I Butler Support Program

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Last summer when some gov- ernmenl held butter was sold to Czechoslovakia at 21 cents a pound below the support price in Canada, there was much talk of the Com- munists being given a "bargain". The same talk is being revived now in connection with the con- siderably larger sale llhrcugh I Dutch importerl to East Germany.

These are no bargains at Ill. The European countries in question, or any others, could easily buy but- ter elsewhere at the same figure (37 cents) that is quoted by the Canadian government agency. For the world price happens to be sub- stantially below prcsent levels on this continent.

It is sometimes suggested that if the government ncasionally has more butter on its hands than it knows what to do with, the sur- plus should be disposed of to Calla- dians instead of abroad. This pol- icy has been follnwcd to a very limited extent in the supplying of

KhrushcI1ev's Nerve

(New York Times!

Mr. Khrushchcr has his nerve with him when he rewrites Ills-

tory to say that the United States I and Britain "started the Secnndi

World War? they sent the troops of Hitlerlte Germany against Rus- sla."

Has Mr. Khrushchev fnrgmlcn the Molotov-Ribbentrop treaty of Aug..23, 1989. that freed llillcr of his then existing worries about a second front and gave him the go-ahead signal in plunge I-Iurnpe into war?

Has he forgotten the ('yl'lI('llI agreement of that same date under which Stalin and Hitler dccirlcd how to carve up Poland?

Has he forgotten thc Russian oil that Stalin delivcrcrl to his ally, Hitler. in the months from August. 1939. to June. 1941 -ml that help- ed Hitler stage his air allacks on Britain? ,

Has he fnriznllcn the Russian grain and manganese and chrome ore and scrap iron that the Soviets fed to the German war machine during the same pcriod'.'

Has he forgotten Mnlatov'I cheery message wishing Germany "complete suress" on the day Hill:-r lrearhcrnnsly invaded Nor. way. or that other message of June 18. I940. following Hitler; defeat of France. In which Molo- tov sent his "warmest congratula- tions on the splendid succesg of the German armed forces"?

Perhaps Mr. Khrushchev has I weak memory. Perhaps he ha. forgotten all these things. He may be sure that the free world hasn't.

The Age Old Story

lat your cnnvemnllon be with- out cnclouncu: ul be content will llfh may II ye have: In He not IIIII. I will never leave thee. In tho.

OTTAWA R.EPOR'l:

The dream of liberty, equality and fraternity - Canadian-style - has been given to new twist. hy the nun-operating railway unions.

All Canadians Will be equal in the obligation to pay for the wel- fare benefits which only ajlland- ful of C.N.R. employees Wlii on-

my.

Reports of the latest wage and benefit demands of the railway un- ions have failed to emphasize the great difference between this and all previous demands by organised labour. It is a most significant difference. It envisages the delib- erate creation of a preferred class of Canadian citizens, forming an economic aristocracy among our supposedly classless society.

Canada has always had its rich men. Long ,may our free enter- prise ecunomy offer the incentive

of above average wealth to the

Citizen

butter at cut rates to public in- stitutions; some 4,000,000 pounds have been used up in this man- ner. But to offer the government surplus to the public as I whole would simply break the butter market, for who would pay the present market price if he thought he could get butter for perhaps 20 cents, lcss? ”.

It Is believed that total butter sales abroad this year may reach 10 to 12 million pounds, including transactions already COIIIDIEILEI. There will still be a surplus. but the Agricultural Prices Support Board, may be right in treating it rather as A reserve against possible shortages later. so that imports may be avoided.

The butter price support pro- gram is now seven years old. It has controlled the movement of some two billion pounds of butter. At times unusually heavy seasons at production ha a led to a sur- plus accumulatiun, but there have also been periods when butter had to to he brought into the country.

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3)" the end of this marketing year. when the final sales have , been made to Europe at I 1058. it may be found that the total hill to the Canadian taxpayer since 1948 will be around seven or eight million dollars.'Il this too stiff a price to pay for keeping butter values at a fairly stable level for the benefit of both producers and consumers? In it too much to pay for helping an important national industry to nd;Iu:t itself to the formidable compclllon offered by margarine?

It is easy to understand why domestic. purchasers should lig- come irritated on Jeuning that Canadian butter is being sold I- brand more cheaply than it is It home. But the price-support. ro- gram ensures orderly condll on: In the dnirying industry which, in the long run, should prove bene- flclal to individuals Ind the count- ry In I whole.

The Deep End

(Montreal Gazette)

There is I rumor that I the historic Wcct Block of the Parlia- ment Buildings In Ottawa is torn down. I swimming pool may be included in the structure to replace it. II II not known how much mp-

"Equalily, Fraternity" .

By Patrick Nicholson

industrious and brilliant citizens who get out and earn riches. Tlus opportunity is the chief carrot en- couraging the development of our resources; and from this develop- ment, we all benefit.

The non-operating railway un- ions however are now demanding economic advantages which are not available to their fellow.cIliz- ens. without in return offering the harder work or additional ability which deserves above average re- ward.

THE GOVERNMENTS BALL

In so far as the majority of these workers are employed by the Canadian National Railway. they are paid by all Canadian tax- payers. The cost of the additional benefits now demanded by them will therefore have to be paid by all Canadian taxpayers.

Frank Hall, chief negotiator for the unions concerned. has listed these demands as follows:

l.,Lite insurance of 32.000 to 3.- 000 per employee. depending upon his wages. paid by the company.

2. Sickness, injury and disability benefits for all workers. paid by the company.

3. A similar comprehcnnve sur- gical, medical and hospitalization plan for the wives and school-age children of the workers, paid by the company.

4. A regular weekly pay for workers during idleness by sickness or t, apld by the company.

The cost of this social welfare plan for the 150,000 non-operating railway workers is estimated at as per year to the average lncume tax payer.

These be are demanded In Iddltion to an 18 per cent wage increase.

UNIONIST'S CRITICISM

I. have just discussed these de- mands with a prominent union of- flcial here. His attitude is the per- fectly justified and understandable one that such benefits should be available to all Canadians. He cri; ticlses the government for not hav- ing made them available to all long ago.

But, he asserts. if the govern- ment will not fulfil the promises which it made to the gullible vot- ers as much as 36 years ago. then it behaves individual groups of citizens to achieve the benefits for themselves as best my can.

Canada is certainly not the home of the promised welfare state. In- stead, it is becoming the home of many welfare companies. What Canadians have not been able to obtain through the ballot box at elections, they are now demanding It the bargaining table. What the politicians would not deliver, the allplllyers are now belng'forced

provide. And make no mistake about It. the cost is not being paid by those employmsl It is being passed on to the consumer and the taxpayer, That means you.

The criticism of this backdoor entry into the Millenlum II that it Is inequitable. Some Canadians can achieve it; others cannot. The case of the C.N.R. employees in I glaring example of this injustice. For the employeu Ire dqmndln; from-their shareholder: - nnmcly. the Canadian public - welfare benc- nu which most of then charc-

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muscles are strong enough. usu- ally by the time he's five months old. lift him by grasping him with your hands on either side of the body under the armpits.

Make sure your fingers are spread out over his back and that your thumbs are around his chest, not sticking straight up..Lift him gently; never pull him up by his arms or you might put his shoulder out of place.

As for your feet. plant them on the floor firmly. Bend your knees and then lift the baby by straight- ening your legs. Keep your back relatively straight.

This simple method will help to prevent a complaint that is com- mon to most new mothers. an ach- ing back.

QUESTION AND ANSWER

Interested Reader: Is it possi- ble to be affected by any sub- stance breathed into the lungs?

Answer: Sometimes substances breathed into the lungs may have some harmful effect. particularly some fine sandy material. Other materials may not.

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to place your arms or hands. Thar: the most important thing. I! In

For an infant under five months. lift him in your arms. Place Y0"? left forearm across his back with the hand grasping his 181! thlsh

and your upper arm beneath his and head. Use 3'0"! right hand to support the spine

It might sound difficult when you read this. but do it once and you'll see how easy it is. We I

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.53 Gufdian. THE" WAY I

A neighborhood Ilx-ycnn-old rc- CIIII. bitlcrw that he didn't tot Inthethlhilhcukedthcde pertinent-store SIntI Clam for last Christmas. But things evened up: he -gave Santa the measles.

-Winnipeg Tribune

New Brnuwlck'I chief Inpcrln- tendent ol education has found old records certifying I certain stu- dent's school attendance for a year In 11V: days. He made this known It the formal opening of I school near Newcastle. built and furnish- ed by the same pupil, who evid- ently made the most of the lllfg days. He is known as Lord Beaver- brook. -Toronto Telegram

Once governments have made up their mind in in situation, there may not be much point in quarrel- ling with them. The fact that 1958 has been officially decided upon as British Columbia's enlenary year should induce Nanalmo, to join heartily in the celebrations p. posed and make the best of things. This community has I proud record dating back well be- fore 1858. and let the utmost in planning and enthusiasm be thrown Into this city's preparations for the anniversary officially decided up. on. - Nanalmo Free Press. t

In conversation with a former cl- vic offlclal. who was. in frequent contact with agents seeking indus- trial sites in Sarnla. we were in- formed that one of the first queries made by these agents concerned the city's cultural background. Churches. libraries, golf courses” community concerts and, especial- ly, schools appeared to rank among the more important considerations. Most progressive cities lay aside large sums for industrial promotion. In United States cities, I consider- able portion of this money is spent In cultural development. Perhaps we, in Sarnla, are overlooking an Important concept of industrial pro- motion when we cavll at a few ex- tra embellishments in the construc- tion of our schools. -Sarnia Ob-

Wc could throw I lot at llllinrb In: statistics It you but they would not be the main point. The mat. point is that the responsibility lo, decreasing the terrible toll of mu. fic deaths and injuries rests win. every one of us -Detroit-Tlmeg,

Excerpt from the influential on 3-:d's speech at the annual alhlg : "We admire you for in high standards of gentlemanly con. duct you have instilled in our boys, for your refusal to put Vic. tory above ethics. and good luck, coach. wherever you go." - Orlllla Pocket and Times

one of several features of mu mid-20th Century life that would have shocked our great-grandfather is the new role of women in tho field of industry. Particularly would he have been amazed 1;, the situation in Eastjlaerlln Ioday, where wives who are working out. side the home are demanding that the state provide servants to do their housework Of course these East German women surprise even some of the present generation. ac. customed though we are to atartq ling changes in society. Less sur. prising would be a demand from these women that the state com. pel their husbands to look after the house. Fort' William Times-Journal.

Medical Iclence bu licked sev. and diseases which used to take a heavy toll in earlier generations. One of these is scurvy. That dis. ease killed 25 of Jacques Cartier; men in 1535, until Indians sugg. sated the spruce-tea remedy. In modern days doctors have deter. mined that vitamin C. provided in orange juice. is the big policeman preventing the disease. Yet despite this knowledge it is a curious fact that I doctor of the Winnipeg Children's Hospital reports 24 cases in the past two years. This was the result of ignorance among mothers that bottle-fed babies must have an outside source of vitamin C. In all of the 24 case: the children recovered In four or five days, on being fed orangI

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) cc. - Fort William Times-Journal

PROFESSIONAL CARDS

BARRISTERS. SOLICITORS. Etc.

Bell, Mntheson & Foster 150 Richmond St.

I. Dmcr Blanchard, B.A. 135 Queen SI. Phone 4283

OPTOMETRISTS

G. F. llntchecon & Son r. G. BUTCBESON. n.o. Grafton st. Dial

no more:

For then we know how vain it was to boast

Of fleeting things so certain to be lost. .

Clouds of affection from our young- er eyes

Conceal that emptiness which use descries.

The soul's dark cottage. battered Ind decayed.

Letl in new light through chinks that time hath made;

Stronger by weakness. wller men become .

As they drew near up their eternal home;

Leaving the Old. both world: at once they view

Who stand upon the threshold of the New.

-Edmund Waller (1605-87)

Doughnuts With Handles?

(Ottawa Journal)

A fisherman: wife invented the doughnut by cutting the centre from I tried cake so her husband could hang the circle on I spoke of his ship's steering wheel. Tod- day if one wishes he can purchase doughnuts filled with jams, jellies, puddings. frulu Ind nuts; they come fronted in multitudlnous col- on and In generously inculcntcd with exotic spices from far Cat-hay.

Now, by grlclolll. HIE! I30 M- dling around with handled oneI on the theory that dunkm peed u- slslance. We can doglnatlcnlly state that competent dunkei-I can manipulate the regular style dough- nut wlthout difficulty. A good dunk- er experlmcntc until he finds tho correct dunking time for hiI per- sonal tutu; he learns to let the doughnut coach a few seconds; he lifts the delicacy to his lips In pleunnt anticipation of the happy blend of flavors. -As he nm the doughnut.l.hc cultured. urbane Ind Iophllticlted dunker hold: his little finger It I

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