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PAGE 6 WEDNESDAY. APRIL 10. is}. .

On The Downsurge

Whether it was “lack of funds" or “Liberal advertising," or a com- bination if both these factors that accounted for the decline in Social Credit. support in Quebec in Mon- day‘s federal election, most Cana- dians will agree that it was a good thing. The sudden upsurge of this party in the 1962 election amazed the nation and of itself assured a Parliament of minorities. The larg- est quest ion on Monday was wheth- er that surge would continue in Quebec, or decline.

Last year Quebec Socreds won 26 of the province's 75 seats under the party’s deputy leader, Real Caouette, who predicted that this time he would win 60 or 62 seats. Although personally re-elected in \‘illeneuvc constituency, it is clear that he will be returning to Ottawa with a reduced membership. The New Democrats. who also made a serious bid for Quebec support, fail- ed to capture a seat. This left the way clear for the Liberals to score heavily, with the support of the Le- sage government.

There were sinister implications in the anuetle campaign in Que- bec, which boded ill for the country regardless of which of. the major parties held power under a. minority government setup. The Conserva- tives found his followers uneasy bedfellows in the last Parliament, even when they were supporting ('Ionservalive motions for their own purposes. The Liberals may also have trouble with them. but. their reduced numbers will make them less of a threat than many people had feared they would prove to be after Monday's votes were counted.

Words In Season We must wait until the armed services Vote Is announced this weekend to know whether the Lib- erals have or have not the overall majorin in the next Parliament which Mr. Pearson insisted, during the campaign, it was necessary to have in order to insure stable gov- ernment. If that vote leaves the issue uncertain. we shall probably have to wait until the next Par- liament opens to know what the score is, and who is running the country. in the circumstances, we find the following statements of Dr. Eugene F‘orscy. in a recent issue of the Ottawa Journal, as timely as anything we have come across. It is particularly worth the attention of our politicians on both sides, who have given far tOo little flhought tn the views It sets forth. "Elections," says Dr. Forsey, “are not held to produce a. clear majority for anyone. They are held to elect a Parliament to transact public bu sin ess, and Parliament should transact that business until it becomes impossible for it to do so, or until some great new issue arises on which it is imperative to Consult. the people. If one govem- menl. can't carry on with the exist- ing House, and no alternative gov- ernment is possible, and there is no ,grcal issue of public policy, then the government, which can't carry on should resign, and make way for 5- one that can . . . “If it turns out that we are Tailoring on a more or lose prolong- ed period of minority government, either our political leaders will have to learn self-restraint. about. wasting our time and substance in needless elections, or we shall have to find moons of restraining them. The means h ready to hand. Ne Prime

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Miniatu- can dissolve Parliament without the consent of the Crown. All we have to do to protect our- selves against political riotous liv- ing in the form of elections every few months is to accept what is still accepted in Britain and was always accepted here till 1926: The reserve power of the Crown, in very special circumstances, to refuse 9. Prime Minister's request for dis- solution . . .

“Various chatterboxes and scrib- blers, learned and otherwise, have told us, times without number, that an appeal to the people is always in order. It is “democratic”. But is it always? In actual fact, by means of defamation and intimidation and the deliberate inculcation of disil- lusion and disgust, a series. of re-

peated dissolutions would probably ‘

be the very means of first delaying and ultimately defeating the true popular will, and so represent a triumph 0\'Cl‘, and not a triumph for. the electorate . . .

“Democracy does not mean sim- ply counting heads instead of break- ing them. It means also using them. Are we parrots who can do nothing but repeat a phrase which, in or- dinary circumstances, is a useful summary of sound constitutional doctrine. but in extraordinary cir- cumstances becomes a grotesque travesty? Are we more recording machines. playing back a constitu- tional jingle turned on by political disc-jockeys ?”

Dr. Oppenheimer Honored Dr. Robert Oppenheimer, victim of an epic witch-hunt during the McCarthy hearings in the U.S. Congress some years ago, was hon- ored recently by the bestowal' of the Atomic Energy Commission's prized Fermi Award. There is now every reason to believe that. one of the world's most distinguished scientists will once again be given security clearance for a role in American policy planning.

At the time of the McCarthy hearings, the American public was shaken by disclosures that the Com- munist conspiracy had operated more deeply and pervasively in American government and society with more acceptance and less re- sistance than they would have ex- pected. Officials who could not abide or tolerate Americans who had been bemused with Communism or had tolerated the far left, instituted a series of purges. It took some years for the majority of the public to work their way out of the initial postwar confusion, get their bear- ings and discover that a combina- tion of fear and political extremism had been riding roughshod.

It is questionable, says the Christian Science Monitor, if any citizen with average information could guess the damage to the United States which the 1954 ver- dict against Dr. Oppenheimer caus- ed. The first team of American scientists quietly left the govern- ment service or remained outside, choosing not to Work under 3. Mc- Cart'hyite system. They did not re- turn until President Eisenhower brought his new science advisory committee directly into the White House. The reign of security fanat- icism at the Atomic Energy Com- mission was soon ended.

Dr. Oppenheimer was judger “a loyal citizen” by the board of in- quiry before his security clearance was revoked. But he continued to suffer consequences of the smear campaign against him. A new bal- ance now has been established be- tween defending the independent world against the spread of the Communist power system on the one hand, and defending the values of American democracy on the other. The Fermi Award, on this occasion, is hailed as marking the arrival of the American people at a. new high level of political maturity.

EDITORIAL NOTE

Congratulations particularly to Hon. J. Angus MacLean on his sixth straight victory at the polls on Monday. He set an alltime record in Queens last year for having taken the riding on five straight occasions. This election puts him in a still rarer category. Whether in or out of government, Mr. MacLean has always given a good account of him- self. And talking about "clean" elections. We believe he was the first to campaign here on this issue. years ago. It was a reel pioneering job in those days, tool

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OTTAWA REPORT by Patrick Nicholson Block Watch Honored By U.S. Congress

()ur veterans of the first World War will be interested to hear how thelr comrades of the Black Watch (Royal Highland l'leeimumll of Canada have been honoured by the Congress of the United States.

Congressman J a m e s A. Burk e of Massachusetts de' scribed at length the gallantry and the untarnished record of the Black Watch since it was first raised in Scotland in 1725. The rcgimcnt's history in Can- ada dates from the French and Indian wars, and this is record- ed by the words "North Amer- lca" among the battle honours emblazoned upon its Regimen- tal Colours.

The Canadian regiment of the Black Watch has an inter- e stin g association with US. soldiers dating from the first

This is how Hon. James But-kc described it in the Con-

gross. RECRUITS FROM U.S.A. “During World War I. mission was granted by the United States for Lieutenant Colonel Percy Guthrie to come from Canada, and recruit men from the Greater Boston area for the 236th Battalion, known as the MacLean Kiltles of Am- eric . “Many of those Amcrlcans who served In the Machan Kil- tics wcrc transferred into the Black Watch upon their val ovcrscas." those Americans In the Mat-Lean .. a special parade Is to bc hold on Memorial Day, May 30. of this year, at Quincy Mas- sachusetts. And to mark Can-

ada‘s close association, and es- pecially the link of the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regi- ment) of Canada. with the Mac Lean Klitles. an Invitation has been sent to and accepted by the Canadian regiment.

A marching detachment and band of the 3rd battalion Is to travel to Quincy. and will take an honoured place In the com- memorative services.

Congressman Burke told the US. House of Representatives that, "due to the large popula- tions of Canadians residing in the Greater Boston area. large turnout can be expected."

0n the eve of Memorial Day, a military ball will be held at

“ the Armoury of the Massachu-

setts National Guard, at Quin- cy. President John F. Kennedy, Governor Endicott Peabody of Malsachueetts, Canadian Con-

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sul General S.D. Hemsley. Commander James Fraser of the Royal Canadian Legion, and other officials have been In- vited as guests to the military al.

Evidence of the continuing I link between the two military units was the presence in Mon- ltreal of two U.S. representa- tives, when the Queen Mother

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presented new colours to the 3rd Battalion. Black Watch (R.H.R.) last June 8

Similar associations are kept alive by visits back and forth across "the longest undefended frontier in the world". notably betwaen this part of central Canada and the New England States. Mayor Charlotte Whit- ton. In one of her whittonesl anecdotes. delights to describe tlhe visits to Ottawa of the Hon- ourable Artillery Company of Canad .

Thirty years ago they came here partly for their summer exercises and partly as thirsty refugees from the then "dry" United States. So sensational were their exercises. military and other, on that occasion. that it was not until the 19605 that the unit repeated Its visit, and became highly honoured and warmly welcomed visitors in this great tourist centre.

The Black Watch of Canada have left happy memories be- hind on previous visits to U.S.A., as was shown by Cou- gressman Burke's reference to “the continuous spirit of trust and good fellowship which has united all ranks of the regi- ment since its earliest days."

Australia Forging Ahead

Australian News

Australla was poised for big developments. the Australian I, ambassador to the United Stat- les, Sir Howard Beagle. stated tin an exclusive six-page inter- . view published in the March 25 lissue of US. News and World

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BEEF PRICE FORMULA Sir. ~~- This is to inform you that the price formula agree-

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here for certain grades of beef cattle negotiated between Can- ada Packers President, Mr. W. F. Mat-Lean and the P. E. l_ Bcnf Produccrs Association last summcr has been cancell by the Producers Association and Canada Packers has been ad- vised to that effect.

This agrosmenl was suggest- ed by Mr. MacLean after pro- ducers began to publicly express dissatisfaction with prices be- ing paid here and compared with prices In other markets. The formula price was based on the cost of western beef delivered bore and was In effect an as- surance to producers here that they would not be asked to take less than the equivalent cost of western beef. Thus It would be in effect a floor price.

Furthermore. when Mr. Muc- Lean was pressed by producer neprcscnlatives to agree to ex- cccd this price, he employed ‘e vcry logical argument. “that it would not be 0 may business practice in pay more than they could secure supplies for else- where" - en this reasoning was accepted, (and how c be otherwise) thus the formula price became In effect in addi- tion to a floor price. a ceiling or maximum price as well. If It wcm not supposed to be the maximum price producers could expect to receive. then the producer representatives defin- iter would not have recommend- ed its acceptance even on a trial

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3. Why then, If It was all produc- ers could expect to receive, and if they were not asked to accept

lion cancel or discontinue the agreement? Dining most of the time the

GM of prices paid on other as he he

. Section of the Dept. of Agricul- ture, Ottawa. and when these prices were compared with the records of the formula price I there was a very positive indi- l cation that the formula agree- ; ment was operating to the dia- advanlage of the producers hene. , Thae comparisons in the form of grams and die will be revealed to all producers.

Then there was also the Im- ponderables!

What is meant by that? Tor- onto is nearer to the supply of western beef. hence the freight would be less than here. Yet we have seen the Toronto market pay considerable more than the formula price which was sup- posed to be the equivalent of western beef deliv here. We have seen the same sltuetlon oc- cur et Hellfax. Furthermore. In recent weeks. Packers gave to the Producers Associat- ion the price based on the for- mula and for the same period distrlhrted another list 1! min- tlons that was one cent and more higher than the formula price,

Now If the formula price was actually the equivalent the cost of western beef. as we were assured it would be. why then did they pay more for cattle than they could have brought meat In for? The same applles to prices paid elsewhere. To me these are lmpundernblee; what are they to you?

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DANIEL CASS President PEI.

I Report. Sir Howard said th at

; Australia had grown considerab< ly In population and In her econ-

I omy since the war with the in.

I crease in the gross national pro- duct running recently at a rate

of seven or eight per cent a ear.

In its Introduction to the Inter- view with Sir award, the ma- gazine stated that many of like big issues now bothering Ameri- cans had been encountered and dealt with, long since. by the A strelians. xa pee were medical and hospital care. a nd the government's role in labor- management disputes. The In- terview cover a broad range of questions: the political struc- ture of Australia, the medical and hospital insurance system, the standard of living. Immigra- tion. industrial disputes. and the Australian arbitration system.

Discussing Australia's econ- omy, Sir Howard said that pri- mary production was increasing and new minerals were coming forward from idm tortim Aus- tralia war the biggest wool pro- ducer In the world. the to rth largest wheat exporter, and dif- th In sugar exports.

In addltlon, Australia uroduoa ed more than half the world's lead and an increasing amount of copper. of which she had large reserves. and had la :- g a reserves of bauxite (probeny the biggest In the world) as well as coal and uranium.

Commenting on Australia’s de- f . Slr Howard said that World War 1-! llld made It patio“: that Britain, with all

not help Australia In a major world conflict. When Japan at- tacked Australia and took part of New Guinea, It was the Unit- es States that was a source of greet comfort to Australia wlth gea- measlve strength In the Po- c.

Slmlerly, In any future war. In which we're engaged, If It's

ward said. "'I‘hordore. we to Australia naturally think of the United States as e (not friend and bunk In our part of world. This friend-lip was

ed In turnovers, and b- me "has."

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_ What To Feed

The Athlete?

I: Dr. Theodore B. Van Della-

WHAT IS THE best diet for the athlete? Normal. well- bel- anced meals supply everything a high school, college. aional a

the athletes have their own pet diets and foods. Most of the reasons they give would not stand up under controled scientific study. Some players do better. on an emptystoma :othersonafull stomach. All too often these diet~ ary schemes receive credit that should go to the skill and endur- ance of the athlete, along with

good coaching. Examples include the use of vitamins. dextrose, or salt.

These additions do no harm and are used for one reason or an- other. Dextrose between meals provides quick energy and often Is given as fruit juice or a soft drink at halfdime. Tests 11 a v e that most of

in; prolong- ed exertion is stored up 48 to 72 hours prior to a game. It might be well to avoid heavy workouts a day or so before the game in order to preserve this energy.

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hill!!! «Ionized for extracting money from a fool.— Galt Reporter.

The people who complain most about the present- day teenagers probably can't re~ member their own lives prior to age 21.— Hamilton Specta- for.

A “French Committee for the Independence of Quebec and Eastern Canada" has been set up in Paris to aid Quebec sep- aratists. The least our separat- ists can now do Is set up a “Quebec Committee for the In- dependence of Brittany an :1 Northern France," The Bre~ tons never cease agitating for independence from ance, — Montreal Star.

Economists call them the hard core unemployed. Chanc- es are they never finished high school. Many can't read. Some can barely write their names.

Salt tablet: may be used when perspiration is profuse. especial- ly in hot weather. I

The pre-game liquid diet has I been suggested for the athlete? who is so tense digestion is dis- turbed. He could. eat a normal I meal or the traditional lea n beef. baked potato, salad, toast, i and tea several hours before the : game but is so upset he cannot I or does not. care to. The solution to this type of stress is to learn to take the sport in his stride, A game 13 a some and exceSS ten- ion does not make him a better athlete.

The major limiting factor In t muscular work is the amount of I oxygen that can be delivered to the interior of the muscle cell. ‘1 In fact. the superiority of the , athlete lies in his ability to meet the demand for oxygen. Car- bohydrates c an be converted into energy when oxygen is lack- ing temporarily.

'l‘hus dextrose supplies quick energy but only for a s b ort termevcnt, such as the 100 yard dash. Beyond this it is wasteful and utilizes more oxygen to create energy than the energy derived from the stored up fat.