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New Federal Building The formal opening today of the Federal Building in Charlottetowp marks an important event, both locally and from the standpoint of administration of federal depart- mental activities in this Province. The imposing building dwarfs other surrounding structures, occupying. as it does all entire city block. Built six stories high of steel and concrete, with exterior finish in grey granite, the vast area will give accommoda- tion for some twenty-five federal departments which heretofore have been dispersed in various offices throughout the city. The new ar- rangement will make for greater ef- ficiency and public convenience, and provide modern facilities equal to alny building of its kind in Canada. It is a long time since this build- lng. project was initiated, and con- Ihiderable difficulties were encount- before excavation was finally started in October, 1954. The site itself was subjected to criticism, but it was apparently the only one ob- tainable at the time. There is no Question as to the improved appear- ince which it gives to this section of the city, or of the business it will ottract in view of the large number of employees engaged in the various i'edAeralvoffices. The extent to whi?i these offices have grown in recent years is remarkable, and it is worth -noting thatthe federal civil service payroll now represents an important item to our merchants locally, as yvell as to the city in tax revenue. We have come a long way since the bid Post Office building was coh- itructed to provide accommodation for all federal government activities, ind the expansion trend is still in evidence. . As a provincial capital, Char- town is entitled to share in ding projects of this kind. The Confederation Building, as it has been named, should serve its pur- pose for many years; and fill a long- felt need on the part of our citizens, urban and rural alike, having busi- . ness to do with the various offices. It may be some time before all the departments will be installed in their new quarters, but the official open- lng today marks the completion of the biggest construction job of its kind ever undertaken in the Prov- ince, and one which will likely re- main in landmark in the greater Charlottetown of the future.

Arab "Solidarity"

Just how strong is this Arab solidarity which President Nasser Oi Egypt shouts about whenever the possibility of war over the Suez dis- pute is mentioned? According to a recent report from Jordan it may not be nearly as strong as was sup- posed only a few weeks ago. The report says that King Hussein has invited the Presidents of Syria and

lsebanon to a conference on Arab problems. One of these problems is Tlaid to be the "presumption" of If President Nasser in assuming leader-

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Hionsent of his neighbours. Another is the way he has of undertaking ibig steps, such as the nationalization

yum Suez find the recognition of

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it. People don't.usually throw away in important means.of livelihood in that capricious manner. After all. are Economic life of most of the states depends on their business transactions with the West. Iraq, for exgxnple, gets S200 million -s year in

i oil royalties.

Survey Authorized

The City Council has takcii ag- gressive action in the matter of taililng an authoritative report oh the water and sewerage Pmblem in the City and suburban area, includ- ing Parkdale and Spring Park. With this object in view it has authorized 'a topographical survey and the en- ginger in charge, Mr. VV. H. Crandall, of- Moncton, will lJI'9P31'9 3 T9P0I't which will include comparative esti- mates of costs of both separate iihd intergrated water and sewerage sys- tems, as well as plans for whichever system may be agreed UP6"-

This problem has been developing for several years now, owing to the expansion of the suburban areas, and its solution, in some permanent form, is a matter of the greatest importance to all concerned. It was emphasized at the Council meeting that the survey is purely a fact- finding one, which may or may not result in a recommendation f or amalgamation of the communities involved. It is obvious that before any progress can be made, the facts must be fully ascertained, and al- ternative proposals explored. Such a survey, indeed, should have been instituted years ago. It has been urged on several occasions by the Charlottetown Board of Trade and by our health officials as a matter of major concern. The Council is now prepared to expend an amount not exceeding 310,000 to bring this issue to a head. and the survey cost will be amply justified if it results in any concrete improvement of the present situation.

EDITORIAL NOTES

While no date has been set for the Novalscotia general election, -both major parties have been nom- inating cdndidates for months and and election this autumn is regarded as more than a likelihood.

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There in; 30,000 patients in Can- adian mental hospitals and institu- tlons. a number equal to all those in all other general or special hos- pitals combined. So reports the Can- adian Mental Health Association.

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The Rev. J. H. Bishop is to be congratulated on his appointment as first Moderator of the North America Synod of the Free Church of Scotland. It is a high honour, indeed. Those who know Mr. Bishop will be confident of his ability to fill the office with distinction.

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Halifax school officials are try- lng to stop parents from doing their children's homework. if the ruling can be enforced it will be an annoy- ance to some youngsters. On the other hand, it will save a lot of par- ents undue embarrassment. It will be no longer necessary for them to make claim to knowledge and skill they do not in fact possess.

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As the Windsor Star notes, it's one thing to take over a big canal like the Suez; it's something else to keep it operating smoothly. 250 skilled pilots are required for the job. Of these, 50 are Egyptians and 200 are from other nations. The vessels take 14 hours to negotiate the 108 miles between the Mediter- rahesn and the Red seas. It is 14 hours along a water route that is bordered on both sides by desert.

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OTTAWA REPORT

Mr. lshkov's Tour

By Patrick N lcholun

OTTAWA: Capitalist luxuries will soon make life easier for Com- munist housewives. and make banquels tastier for the Kremin- lies.

These are the first results of the ”I came. 1 saw and I was con- quered" tour of Canada by Mr. A. Ishkov. the Soviet Minister of Fisheries. His host. and Canadian opposite number, Hon. James Slo- clair, has given me a pithy run- down of the first stage of this tour, highlighting the Russians impres- sions as the first Soviet Cabinet Minister to visit this country.

Russian has a general food short- age. But there is no shortage of potential fish dinners. slyimmlna about in Russian waters. er prob- lem. Jimmy Sinclair told me is to get the fish from the sea to the distant comrades dinner table. This problem can only be solved by efficient distribution. So the

Russian Fisheries boss is

ly interested in picklhifca brains about methods of frucslns. preserving. packaging and trans- porting fish. ,

Mr. Ishkov and liiscntouragc of advisers arrived resolved to learn a lol:.on these subjects. They have already, says our Minister. learn- ed much more than they expect- ed. They have seen much. in Eas- tern Canada. and they have been -in .limmy Sinclair's own words -very impressed by everything.

"Everything," he explained to me. includes the old-'ashloned fish flakes used for drying cod in Newfoundland: the lobster ound in Nova Scotla: Mr. C.D, , owe, at St. Andrew's by the Sea: the fish research station at Halifax; and the Falls at Niagara.

ALL THIS AND BETSY T00

And I can add Betsy. the Minis-

er's own youngest daughm. who is a spretty and healthy I child as one could find between Capo Race and the Queen Charlotte Islands. in fact it was laughing blonde Bel- sy. quickly lifted into, the arms of Communist fisheries professor Moisesv. who stole the show when the popping-eyed tourists landed at Ottawa's airport.

But to get back to those luxuries.

First. the Russians may have caviar but they cannot have any-

thing approaching our Maritime t

lobsters. Their waters are mostly too cold for this delicate fish. Mr. Sinclair told me. Their famous and favourable shellfish is the great Kamchatka crab. But our vis- itors have quickly developed a passion for our lobsters while tour- ing the Mal-itimes. Now Mr. Ish- kov plans to take 600- pounds of Nova Scotlan lobster back to Rus. sin with him. These will be taken live. Jimmy Sinclair told me; not for breeding purposes. but to serve To the cnmmisars in the Kremlin to show them how capitalists live. it is possible that lobsters might be introduced into Russia later. if some suitable southern breedihg , s' can be found where lie waters are not too cold. NEWFOUNDLAND DELICACY

The communist housewife won't get lobster for dinner. But she will have flsbsticks.

Mostliusslan women work, Jim- my Sinclair, explained. So food . which can ,be.prepared.and served quickly and easily would make life simpler for the housewife.

Canada's fishstlcks. sold already prepared. fllletted, cooked and fro- zen. need only to be heated be- fore serving. Last week Mr. Ish- kov and his olleaques were enter- ulned to lunch in the experimental kitchen in the Department of Fish- eries here. Jimmy Sinclair told me that he arranged for them to eat fishstlcks. giving them a dem- onstration that they can be beat- ed and served. from package to plate. in less than ten minutes - a boon for the " ' housewife. And I don't mind adding. no mean help to my own wife's unskilled part-time helper. meaning myself.

The Russians now want to buy from us ten complete production lines of our machinery for the pre- paration of flshstlcks. These will be shipped to Russia, and set up at her big fishing ports. .

Now will come the highlight of the Russian toilr of Canada - ten days in BC Canada and Russia have the Paclfl'c fisheries in com- mon. so it is natural that the Rus- sian visitors are most keen. said Mr. Sinclair. to see how our Brit- ish Columbia fish industry con- serves. catches. processes, packs and ships all fish, especially sal- mon.

Gamble In North Africa

Judith Robinson In the Toronto Telagraia

One of history's ironies is the one that has brought Robert Gor- don Menzies. chairman of the Suez committee. to Cairo to dlcker on behalf of,the western world with the present dictator of Egypt. -

Being a politician with a sense of humor as well as a sense nf history, the Prime Minister of

Australia will likely see the joke .

through he may not enjoy it. For it is on himself. ' A decision made in Canberra by Prime Minister Menzies lsyears ago did a great deal to lay the groundwork for the Suez commit- tee; and I great deal to lay the groundwork for President Nasser too. . - , The decision was made in the summer of 1940: to send Insec- oad Australian lmuarlal Pauli to Join the flrst.l.l Esypt. it-Inn Minister Measles not u?mde t.but carried it. mostly will Ct. through tbc.Ault i llailent in spite of the p

out warning as Italy had struck.

But in London Winston Churchill had decided on the calculated risk of a major offensive in North Africa; and in Canberra Robert Menzies was backing the desper- ate gamble. . . ,

By the time the second Austral- inn Imperial Force reached the Suez the gamble looked even more I desperate. Italy had struck again.

at Greece now, and the greater

part of the RAF fighting strength assembled to support Genqral Wa- vcll's Army of the Nile in its at; tempt to drive the Italian armies out of E pt and back across Lib- bad n withdrawn and seat Q to help the Greeks. ., Nevertheless the battle of I

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WORDS

Choose and use well these particles of power,

These tools of rescue from the heritage .

Of spoken thought, the lmmemor- ial dower

Of man from all the past to this our age.

Teach yourself well to ply them

. artfully. '

With equal fond concern for sound and sense.

Not pendant-wise, but over with I free , .

Conception of their sourco and consequence. '

As vehicles of wisdom or of wit, Both better for their mingling each with each, Let them be weapons too, sword; flashing, fiti To battle evil with victorious speech.

As words set man and speechless brute apart.

So they identify us man by man,

Each with a name that rhymes deep in his heart.

with outer semblances that all may scan.

-M. A. Dcwolfe Hows.

For herein lie those who died for their country.

And for President Nasser's coun- try too. It seems possible oil: the thought may occur from time to time to a Suez committee chair. man with a grim sort of gense of humor. it is not so far from the cemetery at Tobruk.to the palncg in Cairo where the dictator of Egypt lives. 0

And it is not so long since they were defeated around Tobruk and El Alarneln that the plans pre- pared for Egypt by the Axis die. tutors need be forgotten. They did not. It far as can be recalled. leave much room for natlonallstl pistol packing outside the master race.

The Age Old Story

I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shun lo: I will guide flies with misc eye.

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the much cheaper 'starchu' .1. most exclusively. .

A little more careful is sung and marketing. coupled th a better knowledso. of food values and costs, can provide you with an adequat .dlct on a most mod- est income. . S

You oldsters need fewe5,.calpr- ies than younger folk because ud- vanclnk also cuts your -physical activity and lowers metabolism.

For example, a man at the age of 65 requires about 000 calories a day less than the 1400 to 3000 required at the age of ISL You women of 65 need about 1.000 to 1.900 calories a- day. about 500 less than you did at the age of 15.

Since the body fat is greater in

elderly. you oldsters can get a- long with less than the -usual a- mount of fat and oil. However, your diet must contain ample pro- tein since many persons over 65 find it difficult to retain protein

The daily diet of you oldsters should Include the following:

one pint of milk; butter or mar- garlen fotlfled with Vital-nen Aao ggs. meat poultry or seafood; peanut butter and other vitamin- rich fats; enriched or whole grain bread; whole grain cereal green or yellow vegetables potatoes or other vegetables or fl-ult,,and one serving of oranges. grapefruit or tomatoes.

Supplemental vitamins and min- erals-must not be for often. QUESTION AND AN WEB

H. 'r.: My child has been given sulfa drugs for a sore throat..h there any chance of these drugs damaging her kidneys?

Answer: Since the newer sulfa drugs have been employed in prop- er dosage, under a doctor's dir- ection, there is little chance of their crystallizinl and causing difficulty.

oulz YESTERDAY: had The Guardian lilac

TWENTY.-FIVE YEARS AGO (Sept. ilk 1031)

Sir George Hsnneuscy has ar- rived from Portland. 018800. l I visit to his mother Mrs. M. en- nessey. Kent Street and to renew many old fitendsblps.

The plans of the new P:E.I. lino- pital have been thoroughly exam- ined by both the building com- mines and the doctors and have been approved in every particular. Work,on the foundations will start immediately.

ran YEARS AGO (Sept. 11. 1040)

Captain w.s. mcnuii. M. A., left yesterday morning for Freder- icton. New Brunswick, where ho has accepted I position on the staff of the History Department of! the University of New Bruns-

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The Charlottetown City Council in regular monthly session last

ght. were of unanimous opinion

at the Minister 0 Reconstruct- ion. Ottawa. should pressed for an immediate start on the propos- ed constnlctlon of thirteen apart- ment buildings in the City.

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