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THE GUARDIAN

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The lolniil Guardian Publilislag Co. Editor and Managing Director, J. B. Barnett. Annotate lfilltor, Frank Walker.

"The Strongest Memory is Weaker Than the Weakest ink."

UHARLOTIETOWN, FRIDAY, OCTOBER M, 1948

Public liealth Appeal

Under the sponsorship of the Kiwanis Club of Charlottetown in cooperation with the Red

Cross, scores of canvassers are making a door to door canvass this week to enroll voluntary blood donors. l~t should not be necessary to enlarge

upon the great importance of this campaign,

which is Canada-wide in its scope and is a neces- sary preliminary to the establishment of the Canadian Red Cross free blood transfusion ser- vice which will be put into operation next month.

During the late war Island citizens respond- ed generously to appeals for blood donations, and this service was the means of saving many lives on the battlefields and in field and base hospi- tals. lt effected a revolutionary change in the treatment of surgical cases and its development as a peacetime service on a national basis is re- garded as one of the most important steps ever token in public health activities. ln this Province the distribution of the whole blood and plasma to our hospitals will be under the direction of Dr. Harold Shaw, Provincial pathologist. It is es- sential to the scheme that the cooperation of blood donors be obtained and maintained to the greatest possible extent. This new form of citiz- enship activity does not call for any great sacri- fice; the donations are given under expert medi- cal supervision and are in no way detrimental to the health of the donors. It is hoped there- fore that the response to this appeal will be prompt and generous.

Compensation For Municipalities

The Conservative party has placed a plank 1n its platform urging that in future all munici- palities be compensated for the tax revenues they lose by reason of the Dominion‘: ownership, directly or through Crown companies, of real property within their borders. It is a step long overdue, remarks the Toronto Telegram. The or- iginal reasons for allowing tax exemptions on Crown property have been forgotten and the practice cannot be defended under modern condi- tions where the federal and provincial treasuries have access to many fields of revenues, while the municipalities have only one, namely, a di- rect tax on privately owned real estate.

During the war and since its conclusion the expansion of Crown companies in many di- rcctions, housing, manufacturing and commercial undertaking, has compelled the Ottawa govern- ment to allow, in bare justice, compensation to some municipalities for the local services they render to these ventures. But the practice is irregular, whereas it ought to be orderly and equitable for all, There is now no equality of treatment between the municipalities. Several years ago the Auditor General in his annual re- port to parliament pointed out that some cities have been receiving payment for local services to the Dominion public buildings on their streets, but the majority of towns and cities have not been compensated at all. The Auditor General invited the law makers to lay down a definite policy in this matter but his advice was ignored.

Of the three levels of government in Canada the municipalities undoubtedly are the hardest pressed financially. Their costs have risen but their one source of revenue is real estate taxa- ticn and the Dominion and provincial govern- mellli. relying on the ancient custom of im- munity of the Crown, have avoided paying their appropriate share of the cost of local services such as police and fire protection, pavements, etc. lt is to be hoped the leadership shown by the Conservatives in seeking to correct this in- justice to the municipalities will awaken inter- est and action by the governments at the pro- vincial and federal capitals.

Fads Anil Discipline

A candid view on the much-discussed subject of child psychology was given recently by Prof. Rex Knight, of the Cha‘r of Psychology, Aber- deen University. Speaking at the summer school of the Scottish council of health education, and dealing with the place of discipline in the train- ing of children, he warned first of the harm that can be done by "excessive or caprkicus" discipline; then wcnt on:

‘ln view of the nonsense talked by fad- clists, it is time a few plain words were said by a professional psychologist about discipline in the home and school. Children need a stable frame-work in which to live their lives, and this can be provided only by discipline consistently ap- plied. Where the-e is no discipline there is no order, no sense of security, and no justice. Chil- dren have no need for absolute freedom . . . The doctrine of no discipline whatever for children

is both false and pernicious. Children need the

influence of adults on their thought and behav-

ior. In the absence of such influence, and the control and discipline which it entails, they can- not be happy or make the most of their abili-

ties; or acquire the sentiments that distinguish

tho civilized adult from the creature of instinct."

~ EDITORIAL npriss

fromior Jones continues to be reported as taking part in the London meeting of the Em- Parllamontary Association although the throws more

plro fact that he is still in Canada than a little doiibtfn ‘the? gccounti.

Y"""l'lri.'2°‘.§I.lll"‘l.'..'.'..".."l' 33,521.‘: the consumer the advantages of

-?’" combined effort which yore earlier achieved n.

Union liovo brought to

ping but to harry that of‘ the enemy.

strike at the steel works there. I I k k

ber of Chariottetonians do not know how well off they are.

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It is some time since there has been a fire involving heavy loss of life. When it does happen, authorities and the public suddenly become fire conscious. It would be better if such vigilance could be maintained without such tragic stimu- lus. i 1r t i

Names suggested as likely candidates for nomination along with the sitting Federal mem- ber Mr. Douglas at the forthcoming Queen's County Liberal convention are those of Premier Jones, Mr. Cecil Miller, Hon. Cyrus MacMillon, MajJArthur Peake, Mr. Dougald MacKinnon, M.L.A., and Mr. John Mustard.

Dr. David W. Mackenzie, Jr. of McGill has been chosen along with Dr. R. McCorriston to read a paper at the Congress on Fundamental Surgical Problems in Los Angeles, Col. "Experi- mental Use of a Skin-lined Tube in the Geater Omentum for Reconsfruclive Surgery." Both are third-year post graduate students in the Diplo- ma Course of general surgery at McGill.

Some idea of the increase in farm prices of agricultural products that has taken place in recent years, is obtainable from the monthly index numbers issued by the Bureau of Statis- tics. The level of farm prices in 1939 was 91.8, where the years 1935-39 are taken as 100. By i942, the average had risen to 133.1, by i945 to i801, The index level for 1946 was 192.3 which was again increased in 1947 to 203.4. By Decem- ber, 1947, farm prices stood at 217.9, rising to 231.7 in January, 1948, 233.8 in April, 238.6 in May, 248.6 in June and 250.8 in July, the latest month used in the September report. I i‘ W W

One out of three civilian workers in Britain is still engaged in commerce, finance, shopkeeping, entertaining, consumer services, and government office work. The other two arc engaged in manu- factures, transport, mining, fishing, building, or the power, heat and light public utilities. This is a bigger percentage of clerical and what you might (all distributive, or secondary labour than in America, where you have a larger proportion engaged in manufactures, farming, mining, transport and power or light so says Mr. Gra- ham Hutton over B.B.C. Madame Sarah crnhardt, French actress, born this date 1845. Her first appearance on the stage was at the age of twelve inla miracle play at the convent school she was attending. She made her debut in i862, and after five strenuous years achieved a notable success as Cordelia in King Lear. in the Franco-Prussian War she abandoned acting for nursing, turning the theatre into a hospital. Resuming her pro- fession after the war she had continued out- standing success becoming known as "The Di- vine Sarah." She last a leg in 1915, but this fail- ed not to terminate her marvellous career which continued practically till her death in 1923.

A Law Society is no longer a law unto it- self. Fifteen hundred University of British Col- umbia students at a mass campus meeting de- manded a showdown ‘from the B.C. Law Society

he believes his application was refused because of his political affiliations. The society has made

satisfactorily its reasons for rejecting Martin's application, they will ask Attorney-General Gor-

will ask the attorney-general to prevent any action by the society based on political discrim- inatlon against a lcgnlly-constituted organiza- tion," the studcntz’ resolution stated.

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organize the.Prcgressivc Conservative Party

servers to lack only one point-a gaining favor in party ranks.

oral weeks later. Last time party

swept the proiiinco.

the producer and middlemen by the joint stock

Russia is reported to be concentrating her principal naval effort in the direction of subma- rines. The submarine is essentially.an offensive weapon, not designed to protect ones own ship-

lt seems rather inconsistent for the Sydney steel workers to wire Trade Minister Howe to take all possible action to ensure the expansion of the Nova Scotia steel industry, while at the some time Trenton steel workers prepare for a

The number of unclaimed refundable cards in the compulsory savings deductions in Char- lottetown was 1,815, and so far only 160 appli- cations for refund have been received by the In- come Tax Department. Evidently quite a num-

which recently refused U.B.C. student Gordon Martin's application for admission to the Bar. Martin, a Labor-Progressive Party candidate in the 1945 provincial elections, has stated that

no comment on ihe relusal. The students said that if ihe law sozicty does not state fully and

don Wismer to investigate the society. "We

In Nova Scotia they are attempting to re-

which fell on evil days after last Provincial el- ection when it failed to win a seat in the Legis- lature. The next House will have seven addit- ional seats, brought about by partial redistribu- tion. The Conservatives — about 500 strong — will gather in Halifax either Nov. 3 or 10 to name a leader, elect provincial officers and draft y a platform. The exact date will be set so Hon. Mr. Drew, new national leader of the party, can make the trip rind address a rally. Prominently mentioned as possible choice for leader is Mr. Robert L. Stanfield, provincial president of the party. A Halifax barrister, he appeared to ob- finished speaking manner. Mr. C. Fred Fraser, former managing editor of the Halifax Chronicle, and now a high school principal, is rumored to be Party members are looking for a provincial election in either May or June of next year and, if the Liberal Government is returned, a federal contest sev- candidates fallod to win a seat was in i920 and they ro- mairiod out of payer until i925 when they

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l Politics Overrides Law

(Globe and Moll)

The Canadian Government's Order-ln-Counciil permitting four lPi-ench citizens of doubtful ‘back- ground to stay in Canada. raises more than one point. of discussion. For newspapers. the fact. that. the order had not been made public in the usual ivay was in itself e source of suspicion. And in the pursuit of tihe facts surrounding the matter, enough hu been un- covered to indicate that. political pressure was freely brought. to beer, and that tihe Government's action was not e. roumrie disposal of a casual situation. Whatever importance must. be attached to the point, there ls little doubt that some suspicion of warblme layelty has followed the men from Hence,‘ and ell are said to have been convicted 1n French courts of collaboretlonlst. activities.

The very least lihat. might be sold in favor of the four rnea is that they could have been victims of on over-zealous and perhaps politically minded prosecution in France. What. is far more 1m- portant to the Canadian public, however, ls that they got into this country under false passports. and that. these have been condoned by Lhe GpvernmenUs Order-ln-Coun- cli. If these men were in fact in- nocent of the oollaboratloiilst. charges. it. would seem to have been elementary that. they should first have been cleared by French courla before becoming eligible for pemtnaiient residence in this coun- try. They would then have had no need for false passports.

No point. in the case is more disturbing than. the official refer- ence to the false names used by these men as "allnses” used to es- cape political prosecution. False passports are simply against the law of Canada, and of ell- other civilized countries. Ii. is not so long since seven aliens were caught. in Toronto with faked passports and the Government, with great. show d’ righteous impartiality, sent them back to Europe. They were not fugitives from is friendly Government, but. guilty merely of wishing too urgently to come to Canada. It would .be well if Re- sources Minister MoKlnnon, who is in charge of immigration. would explain the reasons for the dif- ferent. treatment of groups of men.

In justice to the permanent af-

French citizens were originally or- dered departed, for the

record at home.

cesses of the immigration law

the

ailnble to their Quebec

which would have justified

patent to judge its validity. its decision. the fate of

termined.

lulu Canada.

have been charged and

rullly in FTBHCP. ion. unnamed official in quoted as saying: we have evidence that Canada."

low as it stands. IProm the information

The lige-illii Story

upon thy right hand.

preoorvotlseofronollevllr

forth. and even for everlsoro.

t/hese two

ficials of the Immigration Branch, it. ought to be noted that. iihese

very reason of their illegal entry, and presumably also for double of their What. has been clone was the result. of political in- terference wlth the normal pro-

Thls cannot. be lightly vlewecl by unprejudlced Canadians who value meaning of citizenship, and wish to hold their country in re- spect. 1f there were evidence av- fflChdS the entry of liiiesc men, 1t. might. have been presented to e court. com-

Ou these men might have been properly de-

guilty af.. assisting His Majesty's cncrn‘es in time of war. or of any shiilnr offense against His Maj- esty's allies," are forbidden entry It ls precisely this crime ulih which the four men found Thai. bhcy are in fact not guilty ls alleged by Mr. McKlnnon in defense of his act- Where, then, ls lliB proof? In justification of his superionen Ottawa. is "We sometimes admit people wlho have is criminal record in their own country when indicates they will become good citizens of This also is against the

' lthorfo obtained by responsible n spepcr

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I will lift up mine eyes unto the liillii; from whence calneth my old. My help eomefls from the

Thee will not llunbc. Behold lie that. keeptti troel. ‘boll neither slumber nor sleep. The bard is thy Keeper, the Ind is thy shade The aria shell not smite flea by day, nor the moon by night. The 10rd iioli Ila stroll preserve thy soul. The Lord shell preserve thy going elf and‘ fliy caning in, mm tllle time

correspondents, there is much in‘ this ease that. needs explanation. The apparent flouting of the laws of Canada merits the serious at- tention of Parliament. Discretion- ery powers given to the Govern- ment were not. intended to be used to disregard laws. nor ls dis- irlanllnatlon in their application tolerable to tihe Canadian people.

It's The Climate

(Montreal Star’

There must. be something about the climate of England that makes ~peop1e think differently. We used to feel that the fog had something to do with the woolly thinking we seemed to detect ln some parts ~Qf England. Yet from one of the areas where fog can be expected over is great part of the year comes a flash of clarity which, if it finds general acceptance. will rank along with the industrial revolution. the common law and the great system of freedom we live by as an Eng- lish contribution to the world. From Grirnsby, that greet east-coast port from which men go out to sea for fish, comes word about how to catch, and more important, keep, bigger and better fish. Mrs. Fanny Ber-ridge, who has been married for 73 years, recently gave brides her formula for a happy married life. "Let his word be final." she said with the erudifion of long experi- ence. "Remember, ho ls a man and is more likely to be right than you." This is a thought that lies occurred to us from time to time. But we have never dared to put it dawn, much less to utter ll. We are grateful to Mrs. Berridgc for giving it lo the world and claim no credit whatever for having thought of it first.

Landing In F 6g Or In Darkness

(Artificial Horizon Evolved By Bf'll~ aln‘s Scientists by Nikolaus Werici/

vuuzv AT man!

when nlghrl. come down and the valley filled with silence.

and the hills closed in and the work was over. then

two worlds appeared-the sham’ one 1n heaven

And the lighted world of bum and homes and m9!!-

A light. said Garr was may “Al-ll his milking.

A neighbor, Stolsld, leaned and took

ease,

his wife was humming reddlng uP the kitchen-

you could see his D199 Illiw- 9°“ the road l Piece-

Burrows read his paper in 111i parlor

The swallows homing to the ba.rn'| dark eaves

virhirred in the dusk The cowl took shape in shadows,

their hooves struck spark. l-htl!

horns were crowned with leaves

torn from the willows by the brook which watered

stack farms. A cow dog raised his head.

yapped to a friend. Shut. in by hills. surrounded,

neighbor silent. called fio neighbor,

" said

We are heleeguezed in this hollow

shell of hills-this will not DES evray or

c. this bowl of quiet under the starry sky. ' This we guard. We will guard ft ‘ very- well.

—Blanr‘a Bradbury tn the York Herald Tribune.

New

Landing an aircraft is one o! the most. difficult problems which confront. a. pilot. Fliers always‘ have to consider whether I088)? weather or bad visibility will make ll. impossible for them to judge accurately their height above the surface of the earth, so as to descend at. the correct. ange of approach; at. night. it ls also important to be able to recognise and understand the airport. light- ing system indicating the location and direction of the lending strip. If visibility is bad. the task of the pilot. ls made more difficult. be- cause of the lock of a certain fix- ed polnt. or object. of delflnlte sze and position which can act. as a target, point. or “nor-inan", as fliers m1]. such an object. All previous efforts at. various airports 1c make such a. horizon point. visible in fog or darkness, thereby ensuring a safe landing, have failed to give fully satisfactory results. particu- larly in view of the fact. that. 1n foggy weather it is so difficult to judge the distance of light. signal.

A short. time ago the technicians at Britain's Royal Aircraft. lktab- lislimcni. Faruborough. Hamp- shire, succeeded in elaborating the "Calvert. system" which appears to offer an ideal solution to the problem, and ls eventually to be installed at. London Airport. It. consists in creating an "artificial horizon", ivlilch ls not, only vis-

Tl i r 3_ sggselclgjgj,gifzuggecsqlélglgsiiggg1lble lii all weathers. but glsobfn; that. "persons who have been dual“ w me pilot’ who a o"

to land. all the distance calculat- ions necessary for manoeuvring a lending.

The system consists in laying powerful beams of light. horizont- ally over the whole approach area, at. distances of 600 feet. so that. ll appear. to be regularly plot.- ted out. A central line runs direct. to the landing strip, on which there are setllghtswlbhe. strength of 50,000 candle power at. distances of 100 feet. from each other, and this ifnels divided into three parts, no as bo gfve the pilot o chance of calculating how far he is from his lending point. In each of the three sections, the lighting arrange- ment. is varied: in the first. sect.- lon three lights form a signal- polnl, in the second two. and in the thin-cl only one light. On the one hand there will be a central line with varying numbers of sig-