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In Darkest Toronto

Only in a dog’s age does an editorial from the Tory Globe and Mail of Toronto appear ill the chaste columns of the Liberal Winnipeg Free Press. This occurred, not unex- pectedly. the other day, when the Free Press lepublished the Toronto paper’s demand that Prime Minis- ter Diefenbaker resign. Bill it add- ed this explanatory note, for the benefit of its readers:

“The Conservative p :l rty has always had an influential cannibal wing. normally headquartered in Toronto. When the party is in office the cannibals are quiescent, but when defeat. they become restless and argumolllatixc. Should

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' the leader be eaten now or later?

The editors of the Toronto Globe and Mail on Wednesday took a firm stand on this issue, Mr. Olefenbakel'. they declared. must be eaten now."

Well. he hasn't been eaten yet, and while there’s life there’s hope. Perhaps the cannibals decided that their gloomy prognostications were at fault. and ate the witch doctor instead. Perhaps they were

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One ncvcr knows, in darkest Toronto. what. really goes on in such cases. All we know is that Mr. Diefenhaker made a safe safari there the other day. He delivered a. speech in which he jauntin compar~ ed his role with that of Daniel in the lions’ den, did some hearty eat- ing on his own account. and left— by all I'f-‘Ilftt‘lsn—IIIISCHIIINI.

The Cuban Situation

The Cuban situation has now been clarified by President Ken< nedy after fllll inquiry. It is evident. that Cuba is no longer a real milit- ary threat to the United States, now that most if not all of the long- range missiles and other “offensive” weapons have been removed: bth should the Russians try introducing them again the world would face “the greatest crisis in its history."

The continuing presence of Sow iet forces and weapons in Cuba is naturally of serious concern, but so far Washington considers them “de- fensive” in character. The United States is still trying to negotiate diplomatically with the Soviet Un- ion to get the troops out. But as long as they stay. they constitute a threat to hemisphere security.

The big danger to Latin America is the widespread presence of illiter- acy, bad housing, maldistribution of wealth. etc., things unrelated to Cuba. But the prospect; of Cuba’s being used as a training centre for Communist agents and a base for propaganda and subversion is ob- vious. The United States is com- mitted not only to keeping “often sive" weapons out of Cuba. but to keeping the Kremlin from using Cuba to subvert Latin America.

There are increasing signs that Moscow in transforming Cuba into a strong military base, despite the withdrawal of long-range missiles and bombers; and it is concern over what the Soviets intend doing with thue “defensive” weapons that dis- tug-be Washington. They are said to have four combat forces of about 8,000 or 6,000 men in all in Cuba, will untied end well disciplined.

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Dl‘y. They 801116 be there to crush any purely internal rising against Premier Castro, or even to support someone as a replacement to Cas- tro should the Soviets decide he is expendable. Or they could be there to train not only Cubans but (‘orn- munists from other hemisphere countries in the business of sedition. insurgency and subversion. In any case, they will bear watching.

Easy, Mr. Pearson!

Liberal Leader Pearson is quite right ill deploring. as he does, any “irresponsible appeal to patriotism, based on emotional confusion, play- ed upon for political advantage," in connection with the federal election that he has succeeded in bringing on at this untimely season. Such appeals. on either side, could only do harm to Canada and further inl- pair our relations with our Ameri- can neighbor and ally. These rela- tions have been strained ill the past few days. and it is the duty of public men to refrain from adding to the tension.

However. public men have also a duty refrain from irrespon- sible appeals of other kinds. In a dispute between our friendly Amer- can neighbors and the government of this country over such an issue as nuclear defense weapons, Mr. Pearson is perfectly entitled to take which side he chooses. But he is not entitled to charge. on this basis—as he is reported to have done If] an Ottawa speech on Monday— that Canada’s government has “de- moralized the armed services, de- ceived Canada’s allies. and under- mined the good name of Canada abroal ."

There are more ways than one of undermining the good name of Call- ada abroad, and we submit that statements of this kind are more likely to do it than anything that Prime Minister Oiefenhaker has said on the subject. They are neith- er responsible nor calculated to give the world a true opinion of us. They contain thl'r-e charges of the most. serious import, none of which Mr. Pearson has been able to prove. They stand in the same category as his statements about Canada’s economic Condition Worsening. when all the evidence points to a phenom- enal memory in recent months.

Even those voters who are in doubt about the wisdom of govern- ment policy on the issue under dis- cussion. will feel that this is carry- ing political zeal too far. Since Mr. Pearson is so good at lecturing oth— ers on this point. he shouldn’t have to be. reminded that what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gan- der.

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lODE Anniversary

On this, the 63rd anniversary of the founding of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire, it is worth nothing that over 30.000 voluntary Women Comprise the. meni- bership of the order in Canada, and that they raise and disburse over one million dollars annually. One- third of a million is spent on educa- tion. During the past year 2.060 schools were adopted and assisted, 1,810 students were awarded scholarships, bursaries and grants from all grades of chapters: 62 schools in the Far North, and S hostels received over 1800 prize books. In the West Indies and Brit- ish Honduras. 49 schools have been adopted by lODE chapters.

This is only a partial outline of the work carried on by this splen- did women's organization. Its aims are to stimulate patriotism through education and service, to foster un- ity within the Commonwealth. pro- vide the efficient organization for prompt and united action in times of emergency, and work for the betterment of Canada and the peo- ple.

There are no more active chap-- tors in Canada than those function- ing here in Prince Edward island. Their achievements add up to a stimulating story: and on this. their Founder's Day. we tender them a warm and appreciative salute.

EDITORIAL NOTE

Simultaneously with President Kennedy’s recent budget message. the United States secret service announced that counterfeiting cases may climb to 12,000 in the next fiscal year, up from 10.000 last year. "There appears to be a moral here somewhere." says the Detroit News. “but we can‘t quite put our finger on it.”'

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OTTAWA REPORT by Patrick Nicholson Preparing For Another Spending Spree

“Our Lady of thc Snows". as

Rudyard Kipling named t his beautiful capital. was looking hcr loveliest when she formed the slagc- set for C anad a's

greatest political drama. Monday. February 4. broke clear and sunny, with that brit- tle brilliance which is associat- ed with our bitter cold. The temperature had fallen as low as “forly- five below” just north of this city. which is ' ' Il/lltioll's Inst outpost before the l\'orlh Pole on this particular Ionzitllrlc. as politicians hogan walk- IRE up the Hill. the temperature about rero. and stiff east SIIIIPtlf‘fI Canadian Ensign above the Peace. Tower The p a r‘ k P d squr‘akr‘d underfoot. week-end falls made expanse of lawns. where Guards parade in the summers. glitter like diamond - s l u ddcd soapsllds. INTEREST AROL'SEI)

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Inside tho Parliament Build- Ing. the lineups for the public galleries 51 a n .oon after breakfast. Mcll bundled In the lure Raccoon coats. w o m e n

with their knitting. tccn - agers playing transistor radios softly: the lines snaked along the halls and down the stone-walled cor- ridors. More than 1.000 would- bc spectators were turned dis- appointed away, after all the 570 public seats had been filled and over 100 standccs had crow- ded in.

The Cllambcr was four- fifths filled on Monday afternoon when Speaker Lambert callcd the Ilousr‘ to order. But most of the vacant seats would her-om:- fill. ed before the important vote of the members 5 c h e d u led for Tuesday evening

Doug Harkncss scat on the cabinet bench was forclornly empty. and the former Defence

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'Minister had retired. wilh ll i s vficial lighting which prevented .

principles lntact and his head held high, to the seat of the dean of the House formerly oc- cupied by Hon. Earl Rowe. On- tario‘s new Licutcnat Governor.

The air was electric, e v e r y eye was watching for tell-tale gestures. Since early morning, the rumours had been building up. And gravity was added by the customary winter sombren— css of the scene. In the summer.

III(‘ MP5 wear summer suits of- ,

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1m of lighter colours and th ew women among them blos- som out into appropriate sum-

mer plumage; v i sltors In the ,

galleries are then largely tour- ' .. and then clollling ls often

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ing dignity. Bllt' on this Febru- ary day, the fur coats and hall: of the lady visitors and t heavy suits of the men did nothing to brighten up a Scene enlivened only by the ‘lwapiece knit suit in strident Libcral red worn by the Liberal M.P. from Niagara Falls. Judy LaMarsh. STENCH 0F DECAY. ' Someone remarked that the stench of political decay he avy on the air. Rather. would suspect that it was only the blanching effect of the arti-

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A lot of people who have n 0 knowledge of art are apt to be stimulated to at least interest. by a recent Incident in the Old Land.

Actually. the incident is n ot entirely recent. It has develop- ed on a serial basis, 5 t ru ng over many ye rs.

Back in 1947 a batch of be - gain paintings were k c kc down at an obscure art auction

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IIIS RECORD SPEAKS Sir.~- Recent events in the House of Commons at Ottawa invite comment. Government Is very definitely the business of

the people. and as such we feel ‘

free to solicit some space and enlist lhe valued medium of your paper to express a few of our views relative to t h e s e happenings.

The instinct to tear and rend a wounded member of a group is primitive and animalistic in origin. The human species en- dowed with grace by the evolu- tionary processes of the Giver of life is supposed to have slouglled this atavistie tend- ency. In lieu of occurrences at Ottawa we wonder. It seems this writer that the obstruction- ist tactics o" the Opposition. and the selfish intransigence of dis- sident members of the Diefen- baker Cabinet are purely a nd simply opportunistic. devoid of gracious impulse. n reversion to instinct transcendent. and to the repression of reason. a nd are irresponsible in perspective.

Under the care of Hon. John Dicfenbaker. who In h e r i ted from the preceding government conditions tending towards scr- lous rccesslon. Canada has ach- leved a position of economic sol- ldarily, international respect. and national optimism. which neither the usual dctraction of Opposition groups. nor the c- fcclion of disgruntled members of his Cabinet. peeved by their chosen lender's refusal to re- nounce his firm convictions ln favor of theirs, can effectively deny

His refusal to allow, al the css. nuclear

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purpose than an invitation to attack wilhout furnishing a n v effective means of defense is

feeble grounds for the accusa- tion anti-Americanism. His blunt statement that Canada will determine her own policies. should be expected from a ny Sovereign state. and does n ot Involve antipathy to the USA. or any other Ally whose dicta he refuses to bow to. We suggest that a parallel demonstration is about due from some of the 0p-

position laden if they are to l

lwarrant the respect we as lrinttc Canadians render those whose slogan First" has always and ever i been lndorsed by Mr. Diefen- baker.

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Maritimcl‘s should be ever mindful of the fact that the Diefenbaker Government Is the first and only government to give concrete recognition to Maritime needs. Despite oppos- ition In high places. from moneyed lobbyists. and provin- ces with numerous representa- ‘tion. he has promised us the ‘Causeway. and instituted prim- ary and authentic steps to- wards its implementation. He Is the only leader who seems to have recognized. in the light of

ogrcss. haw desper- ‘ ately necessary this aqueduct is to this Province.

He has already spent or bud- lgcted for more federal money in this area than we have had since Confederation. It Is our hope that as far as Maritim- iers are concerned, when elec- ltion time comes around we will lrelinqulsh any mob Instincts we ,may possibly have entertained. and demonstrate our gratitude

where it will do the most good-— at the polls. I am. Slr. ete.. C.C. PRATT

St. Peters.

WR. HARKNESS (TOMMENDED Sir. ~ As a citizen of Canada and a keen observer of “man and his neighbor" for more than threescore years. I feel it my duty and privilege at this lime to present my personal views on the important subject of mili- tary defence of C a n a d 3, our home and native land. Also as to the stand our former Minis- tor of Defence has taken of re- cent date. the Hon. Mr. Hark- "(‘58. Mr. Harkness summed up the . whole question of nuclear arm and defence as it is today “gum without bullets." This reminds me. Sir. of a former day when our Canadian soldiers on the bat- tle fields of Europe fought the ‘ Germans 1917 with guns without bullets. Why. you may ask? In rapid fire the bullets Jemmed , In the berrele. the bends got (Contained on me 9)

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the spectators from seeing the blushes of shame on the faces of M.I‘s of all parties. What were they thinking? Individually. they had spent up to $50000 or even

more to will selection for a 310,- . b h a d i

000 a year job which they held for seven months. Th ey were surely about to embark on a repeat spending spree,

al indebtedness and collectively all parties except the wealthy i Liberals had bills unpaid from last June.

But in the 13 weeks In which this parliament had been sit-

ting. our parliament had omit-,

ted to provide for the govern- ment of Canada: it had devot- ed 0st —~ and all parties

must accept blame for t h l s — ‘

largely to campaigning and in- -ternal political strife. Unlleeded among this clamour had the lone voice of Social

leader Robert Thompson, had pleaded that parliament should “get on with something i that concerns the future of the country instead of the past", sllollld "discharge Its responsi-

bilities to the Canadian people" ‘

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Art In LIongoIIen

Daily News

[in Llangollcn to Norman Crom- pton. a factory wor er. Crompton secured the lot for

a modest bid of ten pourds. the

equivalent of $28.

The lot included some disre- garded arl items listed as the property of the Williams-Wynn family of Llangollen. Some items. recognizable masterpiec- es of Reynonds and Poussin.

‘ wcrc snapped up by the cognos- I

cenli. Bllt among the disregard- ed ilcms In the bargain lot. a i picture in oils on a copper plate. obscured by layer: of yellowing . was stored away fo r ‘ 5 years in a corner of Cromp- ton's bedroom at Birmingham. In 1961. however. Crompton rediscovered it. His curiosity 1 stirred. he took it to the city of Birmingham Art Gallery. Cura- ‘tor John Woodward had it cleaned.

Then It was id cn tificd as a

. lost masterpiece of a French lartist. Claud Lorraine. “The Embarkalion of St. Paul." a seascape by sunrise,

the apostle boarding a ship at "

Caesarea for his trip to Rome after Ills . Painted in 1655, the picture's last known appearance was 1888 when was shown VManchestcr and Whitchurch. i Crompton sold it m the Birm- ingham City Art Museum for

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4.400 pounds. cheerfully paying I

the cleaning cost of 150 pounds.

. Now he plans with the proceeds to vlsit Rome. Naples and other places painted by the artist.

ASSIST WITH CASH

Since 1940 Lutherans In the United States have contributed

nearly “0.000.000 to e i r churches' worldwide assistance program.

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Locked Valve Hurts Stomach

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A MIDDLE-AGED man was told he had cardtospasm. He was somewhat disturbed with the diagnosis because of he connotation that his heart might be Involved. “My trouble comes when I try to swallow. The food has a hard time getting Into my 5 omach and sometimes every- thing I eat comes up when ly- ' own."

“I asked him whether he had pain. “Yes, but not always. It is most noticeable over the breastbone and is worse when eating, especially when I'm up- set.”

The term cardiospasm refers to narrowing of the opening of the stomach. The entrance is known as the cardiac valve be- cause it Is the part of the stom- ach closest to the heart. Th e valve is made up of a ring of muscle that usually relaxes when liquids or food swal- lowed. This fails to occur in

ates an obstruction at the bot- tom of the esophagus tgullet). In some instances, the u :- cle of the valve is too tense to relax. This occurs more quently in the nervous a n d emotionally disturbed. T h e y improve when tranquility turns and they calm down. But in others, the valve fails to get the message that foo on its way and needs the green light to enter the stomach. The basic cause centers about the nerves and nerve endings in the wall of the esophagus. The muscles that propel food along the passageway are not in har- mony with those of the en- trance to the stomach. Liquids. saliva, and nutrients are swal- lowed hut hit a snag when they reach the lower end of the es- optlagus. I Cardiospasnl is diagnosed via * X-rays. which re v smooth beaklike narrowing of i the gullcl. The valve often can 9 relaxed with medicine. The

. semi-solid and warm foods pa 5

ith Case a But when the spasm is severe ' the tightened valve must be di- llated forcefully. Various Instru- , ments are used for this purpose ' and the results are gratifying. Surgery cnlers the picture only