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"The strongest memory in weaker than the weakest ink."

rurzsoiv. JANUATIY. 3. was

A Great Classicisl

Yesterday at his home near Ox- ford. England, Professor Gilbert Murray. one of the world's great classicists celebrated his 90th birth- day anniversary. He is the author of more than forty volumes in the field known as belles-lettres; and. according to the late George Ber- nard Shaw-who was not in the habit of praising a contemporary just to be polite-his translations of ancient Greek drama deserve "the highest place in 20th century scholarship.”

The importance Dr. Murray at- tached to the ancient classics is in- dicated in the following passage from one of his essays: "The seeds of Western civilization are mostly to be found in Greece and not else- where. The classical books are in general the books which have pos- sessed for mankind such vitality that they are still read and enjoyed when all other books written with- in ten centuries of them have long since been dead. There must be something peculiar about a book of which the world feels after two thousand years that it has not yet had enough." And again: ”Man. having been on this planet, let us say. fifty thousand years more or less, spent mostly in eating and be-

ing eaten, hurting and being hurt. at last produced the tAgamemnon' or the 'Ilia.dl or the 'Aeneid', or what-you will. So there was some meaning in the process after all! It led somewhere. It may even have been worth while. That. properly understood, is an historical fact of the very first importance. The fact is the beauty of the poem or statue itself, and you cannot understand thatfax at all unless you can feel and appreciate the beauty. Other- wise, the fact does not exist for N13!

Dr. Mulrrayl: life, however, was not spent entirely in an ivory tower of Oxford University. At the end of the First World War he worked strenuously i-n behalf'of the League of Nations and was one of the drafters of its Covenant. One of his more recent. books, "From the League to the U. N.". written in 1948. dealt with t'he..t.heme of inter- national unity which he still be- lileves will come in due course.

The Swiss Position

The one nation that has ex- pressed no desire to become a mem- ber of the United Nations is Swit- zerland; and, oddly enough, no single nation in the world has more intimate connection with the pre- sent organization or its ill-fated predecessor, the League of Nations. The old organization had its head- quarters in Geneva, and the present one maintains a year-round OfflCl' in the same city; this is because of the many international meetings that take place there.

The Swiss reluctance to join the U. N. is not due to any lack of interest in its affairs. Indeed, they are actively engaged in and provide their full financial quota to many of the agencies which carry out U. N. commitments, such as the World Health Organization, the Food and Agricultural Organization, and the International Labor Organization. But, the most powerful weapon the Swiss have is traditional neutral- ity, which it the two world wars wu reqieaed by both sides. Mem- but-ship in the U. N. involves an mllgetion to go to the aid of any Violin C Iggrecllon when, in the Qhlon of the majority, such action D enviable. Tbh, of course. would Oorlmilly Interfere with the Swlu u-edition. and they are afraid to

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gerent nations have found it con- venient to have at least one little isolated haven where diplomatic contacts might be affected between the opposing sides. There is no com-, pelling reason why Switzerland should have to fill that role; but the combination of small military value and traditional bias towards neutrality have made it eminently suitable for it. At any rate, the last report from the Swiss is that they are doing very well as they are and have no desire to win friends and influence people in the spacious corridors of the 1'. N. t

An Extra Slice

After d'oing a little simple arith- metic, an American economist con- liccted with the Department 0! Agriculture has Qme up with a pleasallt bit of information: if every adult American would start the practice of eating an extra slice of bread a day and keep it up for six months or so, the huge wheat sur- plus. wlilich has been troubling the .latioll'.x economy for some time, would disappear. After that, the extra slice a day 'h'abit would pre- vent wlwal accumulation, or at least keep it from getting out of control. The economist, who de- serves a medal if anyone ever did, pleads for ”thle return of manls basic food to the place of preemin- encc on the eating tables e1'it'a."

if the suggested remedy is good for the agricultural ills of. the Un- ited States, it would probably work in tl'.4rs country, too. Certainly, it i.-' an easy and cheap way to solve a vexing problem, and, withal, n healthful way; for what better food is there than good wholesome bread? And, if an extra slice of bread can do away with the wheat surplus. why not an extra potato to do away with another surplus and an extra apple to do away with still another? So it could g'o on, to the betterment of the public health and to the solving of many prob- lems.

It is all so simple that it is a wonder somebody had not thought of it before. But that is an old story, isn't it? In searching for so- lutions far afield, we tend to ignore. those near at hand.

EDITORIAL NOTES

In his memoirs a parliamentar- ian says, "One of the penalties for my being in public life was that fre- quently I was obliged to look over a letter from a jackass". Unfortun- ately, he does not say whether the letters were his own, which he had to look over before signing, or some that came from his con- stituents.

O O O

The sudden death of City Coun- cillor George Keefe has come as a shock to his many friends, both in Charlottetown and throughout the country, where he was well and fav- orably known. Although ill health prevented him from regular attend- ance at Council meetings in re- cenlt months, Mr. Keefe retained a keen interest in civic affairs and was conscientious in all his duties. The Guardian extends sympathy to the bereaved widow and family.

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Prime Minister St. Laurent is quoted as saying ”a certain amount of wintcry unemployment is a prob- lem that has to be studied". In the same interview, referring to the suggestion by the Canadian and Catholic Confederation of Labor that the Federal Government share equally with employees and em- ployers the contributions to the Un- employment Insurance Fund, Prime Minister said "we will have to study that carefully". It would seem that the proper time for study of this particular problem is during the summer. not after win- ter work stoppages have occurred.

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In a recent statement Secretary of State Dulles referred to ”the Portuguese provinces in Asia”. The simple phrase stirred up such an uproar in India, where government

officials regarded it as giving Am- erican support to Portugal in its argument with India over Goa, that Mr. Dulles felt obliged to make an explanation. which he did by saying all he meant was "Goa is o. Portu- guese province in Portuguese law". It must be hard for diplomats to find the right word for every occu- ion, and still harder to find a better

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-”.MaTsTh3lT.? Birthday Celebrated

By Plftlck Nlchdaoll

A significant birthday was cele- brated on the last day of 1955 in the United States. The occasion was marked by generous but well- ddserved tributes from Canada, Britain. France and the eleven other nations of llIl' North Atlantic community. as well as from the United States.

This was the seventy-fifth birth- -

day of George Marshall. five star General of lthe Army. former Sec- retary of Defence. and former Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. While he served in the latter high cabinet post. he creat- ed the famous economic assistance program which bears his name.

General Marshall gave his all unstintingly not only to his own country but to the free world, throughout his long and distinguish-

ed career. As soldier and as state- i

sman, he filled the highest posts, with ability. imagination nad dis- tinction.

History will recognise a signi- ficant example sct by him. which we his contemporaries as yet over- look. General Marshallls imagina- tive, generous and brotherly states- manship not only gave birth to the Marshall Plan: it also sowed the germ of the idea which led to the creation of similar aid programs. One such was his own country's Point Four program for economic aid to underdeveloped countries. A better known example is our Com- monwealth program named the Colombo Plan.

ALLY 0F ATLANTIC UNITY A year ago, a number of Cana-

dians played a prominent role in -

composing, endorsing and present- ing the Declaration of Atlantic Unity. .One of the first signatories endorsing this signposting inter- national document was General Marshall. Ilc was quick to grasp the importance of the constructive thinking in the Declaration.

"All probably agree to the vital Importance of North Atlantic Unity,” he commented. "But too few act. This Declaration today is all important. and the period fate- ful "

If is eloquent that in the autumn of his great career. General Mar- shallls closet interest in internation- al affairs is represented by his election to the council of the At- lantic Union Committee.

About 100 leaders of the 15 NA T0 nations, representing varied

ncupatloml and differing political: persua.-lions. Joined lo cnngratu-ll

late General Marshall. They sent

him birthday greetings. and al- i

so their appreciation for his great work for the free world. - T

From Canada. those included the leaders of all political parties ex- cept the Liberals; Senator Wishart Robertson, president of the Assem- bly for NATO Parliamentarians: Hon. Paul Martin, leader of our delegation to the United Nations; and Mr. Roy Thomson. chairman of the ll-nalinn dclcgalioll which presented the Declaration of At-

Tbe Age Old Story

Come unto Me. all ye that Inb- our and are heavy laden. and I will give you rest-

STROMBOLI ERUPTS STROMBOLI. Italy VAPI - This bleak laland'I volcano erupted Sunday night thrilling laur- iata who had come here to spend

lantlr Unity i TRIBUTES FOR SERVICES "Many millions of people in the world recall with gratitude your contribution to the defence of free- donl. and your vigorous activity in helping restore economic stability to many nations." our distinguish- ed Mr. Martin wrote to the Gen- eral. ”The great plan of rehabilita- tion which been your name has been one of the most successful l acts of international cooperation in all history," wrote George Drew.

Roy Thomson referred to "our unbounded appreciation for your constructive and invaluable ser- vices to the cause of the Atlantic Community. and indeed to the l Brotherhood of Man." - "We remember gratefully the In- valuable service you have render- ed to the free nations. and to- . ward the success of the North Af- ' lantic Alliance." wrote. Mr. Cob!-

well. . I In the absence of the Social Credit leader, Mr. Solon Low. In hospital, Mr. B. R. Loboe. M. P. for Carlboo, B. C.. expreued his wish to associate his leader with these greetings to General Mar- l shall.

WINTER MOON On winter nights in tangling fila-

gree

Of leafless branches, loath to set her free.

The moon rides gently upward and at last

Eludes the fingers that would held her fast ,

Then. smiling downward from her path in space,

Deck: the adoring boughs in jewelled lace.

Whoever calls her haughty and aloof

Doe: so unjustly. On the cottage

roof

And on the bnttlemented castle we I.

impartially. her quiet radiance falls.

But when at last she gazes on Ire

sen. Her heart discards impartiality- Tho glory of her love like an em- brace Kindling I glory on the ocean's

face.

Klndllng to wild pursuit the im- pauioncd tide.

Eternal quelt. eternally depied.

-1112: Barclay Kirby.

O I . fl Med lcally Speaking by Idflllll N. Induce. I!- SOME HELPFUL IIINTS roe "suonnns FEET” Now that your Christmas shop- ping in over, you might well start thinking about the callus: it. may have left.

Many of you won't have to worry. . Like corns. calluae: ul-

andAcon- tin ed 0? "- ilk: IofTNcT)'rTIrIe. they Mid '0 W: appear once the cause in removed- But some are more stubborn and

therefore need IPGCW3 u'95'1'""l

FOR LONG PEBIOD3.

If your feet remain calluaed for any length of time. even aftlernyoll have stopped standing or I for long periods and have repliicfd any ugm-mun: shoes. you had bet- ter consult an orthopedic surgeon. He probably will advise Irradiation as one of the quickest. and best methods of getting rid of the cal- luses.

Before treatment, the Cllllll should be trimmed as thin as POP sible. The thickened skin acts as a filter and a considerable portion of the dosage can be absorbed by the callus. s.Unless treated, repeated irritat- ion might cause mild inflammat- ion of the callusell area.

If you've had calluses you must guard against their return. PFOPEF care of your feet. including fr ,uent bathing. careful drying and WW- dering are essential.

And if it is at all possible, 1 ad- vise changing your shoes and stock- ings at least once and better still two or three times a day. If you have weak or deformed feet or have to stand a good deal. you will find this especially helpful.

I know many of you won't be able to follow all of these sugges- tions. but you can at least do the next best thing. When you get home from a busy day. take off your shoes, change your socks and don your well-fitting slippers. Not only will this help your feet, it will also

help relax your entire body.

QUESTION AND ANSWER

N.O Can putting vitamins in the refrigerator destroy their pot- ency?

Answer: No, frezlng usually pre- serves rather than harms them. Ex- cessive heat can be detrimental to vitamins.

sures that all the seats are allo- cated to an allied group of parties provided that. between them they can get an absolute majority of the votes. In 1951, this happened in 38 out of the 103 metropolitan constituencies.

TYPICAL CASE

This is how it worked out in one typical case:

The second north constituency has 10 deputies. In 1951, It cant 451,713 votes distributed between seven lists or partlea.0f these seven, four were allied. They were Socialists, Radicals, Popular Ro- publlcans and Conservatives. To- gether, they obtained 240.550 votes. or more than half. Therefore. the to seats went to the four allied parties, as follows:

Vole! Sent: Allied lists: I. Socialists 107,892 5 2. Popular Re- l publicans 04,41!) 4 3. Conservatives . . 39,409 I 4. Radicals . 9.269 Nil Independent Lists: (' it-106.146 Nil

France has a complicated lyn- fem of electing her representative: to the National Assembly. the l sovereign political body against whose wishes neither government: nor the Council of the Republic, the Upper Chamber of Parliament, can prevail.

The system not only mixes up majority voting and proportional representation as means of deter- mining in successful candidate. but it also introduces a system of inter- party alliances. The system was invented in 1961 to deprive the Gaulllst movement of a decisive victory at the polls. and in this It succeeded.

It is further complicated by be- ing different for the Paris region.

France's Electoral System

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lug against one another is not lim- ited by law, except that all com- peting lists must be leggily regis- tered before the official opening of the ' " campaign, in this can Dec. 13. In 1951. there were some- tlmec 12 or more lists competing in the some constituency. ”

3. If any one list can get an absolute majority of the votes, all its candidates er eelect. -' that is to lay, all the seats go to the same party. A single party list getting an absolute majority hardly ever- Ilnppenu. There was only one case in I951 and this was 'a mixed list. including candidates from differ- ent parties.

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This example illustrates what shocks many French voters about the alliance system. First. the fact that parties with radically oppos- ing ideas become allies just in or- der to get themselve. into Parlia- ment. In the above case. Social- ists and Conservatives-partisan: and adversaries of government help for Roman Catholic schools- pooled forces.

Second. there is the fact that a man cuts his vote for a Socialist and finds that be is actually help- lit: a Conservative to get info of- flee. or vice versa.

ACTBEI MARRIII

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The story telling about the new boom at Moosonee is good news Indeed. The defence program has brought new activity to the north- ern outpost, increasing its popula- tion from 700 to 1.700 and giving the place "a hustle and bustle which is leaving Indian residents

pop-eyed." A 5,000-foot snow-pack-

ed airfield is being built just west of the railway station. A large con- struction camp for defence workers has given Moosonee added import- ance. Moosonee has become an im- portant tourist point, renowned throughout the continent as the foe- al centre of a great hunting reg- ion. Some of Canada's most color- ful early history is woven around Mooronee. - North Bay Nugget.

Mr. Lewis Strauss. chairman of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commiss- ion, has spoken of "The cold war in the classrooms." in repugnant phrase which is nevertheless just- ified by the realitl of the situat- ion. He gave warnln that America was rapidly falling behind Russia in training engineers and scientists -that In five years "our lead... may be wiped out, and in ten years we could be hopelessly outstripped." Betwen 1950 and 1960 Russia was expected to produce 1,200,000 and America only 900,000 of these essential workers. This has a fam- iliar sound, for most features of the domestic situation vmentioned by Mr. Strauss are paralleled in Britain. but it is also alarming news, because the U.S. technical and scientific lead remains a decis- ive makeweight cancelling out huge Communist resources of man- power. Edinburgh Scotsman.

To exercise or not to exercise. That is the question former star and sub athletes have been asking themselves ever since that first sad experience when it took a week to recover from I week-end of what uad to be play? For the past few years, the advice from doctors has been to take It easy and live long- er. It was a swell excuse for how- ing out of an extra set of tennis. round of golf. or chore around the house. Now three New York Un- iversity doctor: report that lack of exercise increases a man's chances of getting heart trouble. diabetes. backachos, stiff neck and other sundry ailments. "It is imperative." they told an American Medical Asoclatlon audience, ”to increase physical activity from early child- hood th ugh old age." There is no E-Icliie. e treadmill never stops.

It's either a backache from ex- ercise or from lack of It. Anyone Free

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ll 1' Ml lenerally known II Can. ad: that Britain place: greater cur- rency restrictions on prospective British visitors to Canada than on visitors to RusslI'a...the need for Brltaln to conserve dollar exchange is. of course, well known. The Un- ited Kingdom's trade balance is such that every effort must be made to protect its gold and dollar re- serves. But traffic to Canada might well involve advantages sufficient to warrant a relaxation in this regard. If the drain became too great it could be halted. It is to be holled Present representations in Parliament may result in a mo" liberalized policy.-vlclona Times

Almost every dgy during '1.” mmllhs P0091-2 lose their lives in fires. Often this loss of life is quite unnecessary. It is quite natural for parents or others to dash into a burning home in an endeavor tolu. lcue children or other people trap- ped there. This is both human. and brave. though foolish where it means certain death. It is some. thing else. however, to challenge an inferno to rescue money or some article. In Lambton County n man died of burns because he tried to save a sizeable sum of money. No amount of money. or any material possession, is worth such (risk. It is possible to earn more money. or buy some new household Item. It isnt possible to restore I Ilfe. -- Windsor Daily Star. '

Americana "apparently have I sure-fire way to identify a Cona- dlan by his speech. They say Cana- dians use the word "ell" all thy time. We slip it into the conver- satlon every two or three lentencgg, "Nice morning, eb?"l "Got at new suit. eh?" "Go jump in the lake. eh?" It is possible that we use the word "eh" as often an Newfound- landeru are said to use the word tboy.l or 'bye'. This may be ou- national catchword, all? It would suit our Canadian temper i, being a cautious. tentative and comradely syllable. The man who tack: "eh" on I sentence ill alk- ing his friends opinion before he goes ahead. "Are you with no?" he wants to know. some Ameri- cans use the word "see" to exceu. if we are not mistaken. "If'l this way. see?” they declare. We Ihould avoid too-easy generalizations. But it occurs to us that "see" is a typically American jun u

eh ' is typically Can . Carn- dlans ask you. America it you - sherbrooke Record.

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