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Transportation Alibis Speaking at a political meeting in Summerside on Tuesday, Dr. Orville Phillips, M.P., is reportedias saying, t if the “Vacationland” were ac- quired for service on the Borden- Tormentine run, both the boat and the docks would require imodification,

‘and it would cause. much confusion

as well as disruption to the present service if the docks were widened during the summer months. There would, of course, be some inconven- ience; but surely this problem could be handled by competent engineers without tying up the service. In any ease we had confusion and disruption already, without any compensating . advantage, when the existing service broke down. That is precisely why we ‘want action now before something

worse happens. ed

The reason now given for the delay in meeting our requirements has to do with the Causeway project. Ac- cording to Dr. Phillips, we can expect ':“immediate action” on the car ferry - problem after the Causeway report has been studied. We do not quite see the logic of this, since the Cause- way would take several years to build and our ferry needs must be met in any case. And why the delay in pre- senting the Causeway report and the secrecy surrounding the survey?

We have urged repeatedly—and we believe our junior representative for Queens, Mr. Macquarrie, made- the

Russia's aim though education is not only to reach the minds of its ee but to indoctrinate others -witl, Communist principles; and it is

‘sstartling, to note the progress it is

making in this direction. Not bombs, -but’ books, are its weapons in this warfare. A recent statement -by Mr.

‘Curtis Gs Benjamin on behalf of the

American Book Publishers Council is worth pondering. In 1957, he reports,

Russia printed thirty million books

exclusively for export, many in Eng- lish, and all in languages of the non- Communist world. Is there any com-

parable movement among the nations ©

of the free world to match thig nchievement? As Mr. Benjamin says:

“The real battlefields of the cold war are not in the missile bases alone. They are in Nigeria, where a professor is setting up a curriculum for a new college. They are.in Brazil, where a suka is wrestling with a personnel problem. They are in Burma, where idealistic young of- ficials are striving to master the principles of\public administration. They are in Poland, where a distin- guished scholar finds hope in the re- searches of his colleagues of the West. They are in Indonesia, where ten students are sharing a dog-eared ‘textbook. They are in the minds of men in every country of the world.”

Geneva Health Conference

While the eyes of the world are fixed upon the foreign ministers’ conftrence now in session at Geneva,: another conference is being held in that city this month which is of more than passing interest. It is a meeting of representatives of various nations which are members of the World Health Organization

same request in Parliament—that | to discuss the possible functions of

interim reports on the Causeway sur- vey be made public from time to time. Lately we note that the Provincial Highways Minister, Mr. MacKay, wrote directly to the Federal Works Minister for information about the surveys on rock for fill, on tidal stud- ies and remedial work, on the latest estimate of costs, on the fisheries as- pect and for copies of other reports as received, especially the final report of the Canadian-Britsh engineers who worked on the project throughout 1958. He received afourteous reply, which told him nothing. A “consider- able number” of the reports had been received, while others remained to be completed. These would all receive “careful study and review”, and offi- cial information would be released as soon as possible. In the meantime we are getting lots of unofficial infor- mation, some pf it very disturbing. In the meantime, too, if Dr. Phillips’ statement is to be credited, we can except no action to be taken on our pressing car ferry problem. Frankly, we do not think that this is at all satisfactory, or that our members have any reason to be complacent about their efforts on our behalf. Unless they have enthusiasm for our cause themselves, they can hardly ex-

pect to set the heather on fire with

their arguments. Perhaps the Prince County member, when he returns to Ottawa, will give his colleagues the benefit of the impressions he must have gathered as to the current feel- ing here on this point. He could start by telling them how the Summerside Town Council has reacted to the pussy-footing that has been going on, _by proposing the “Vacationland” for eervice on an alternative route, be-

- tween Summerside and Point du, Chene. We agree with Premier Math-

eson that whether this suggestion is feasible or not, it shows “initiative and imagination.” We could do with more of these qualities in this emerg-

ency

Battle Of The Books

In his address to St. Dunstan’s University graduates this week, Hon. Davie Fulton, Federal Minister of ‘Justice, emphasized a matter which ig,of cardinal importance to the free - world today. Dealing with the threat of Communism, he said the ‘real battle is for the possession of the minds of men. The Communists know that if they win that battle there will be no need for'a physical struggle.

How are we shaping up to this

_ challenge? Dr. Cyril James, principal_ of McGill University, has returned:

from a visit to Russia with disturb- ing comments on the attention given

there—not only to development along

materialistic lines, which was to be expected—but to cultural subjects as ae / “ f a

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Citizens’ Committees of the Organi- zation.

Prompting this movement is the realization that in two-thirds of the world the average expectation of sife is under thirty years while in other parts the expectation is more than seventy and still increasing. This would indicate that in most of the world, health and life are re- garded with far too much indiffer- ‘nce. Commenting on this situation in Health Magazine, official publica- tion of the Health League of Canada, Dr. Gordon Bates, general director of the League, says:

“It is notorious and _ perhaps logical that generally governments fail to act without the support of public opinion, and governments are generally unwilling or unable to arouse public opinion themselves be- cause of their fear of political reper- cussions. This has never been more evident than in the present stupid controversy over fluoridation.

“The solution of the problem rests in the~creation of a public opinion which governments are un- willing and unable to create them- selves. This opinion will only be aroused by organizations which are free to express themselves without fear of political pressure—namely voluntary associations.

“Another factor of the utmost importance in the discussion of popular education is the matter of securing the co-operation of the pro- fessional groups with scientific training: In far too many countries ridiculously outmoded ideas of medi- cal ethics have hindered the full co-operaton of members of the medi- cal profession who should always ead in the imparting of knowledge on the facts of preventive medicine to the public.”

EDITORIAL NOTES A reporter asked 84 year old Rear Admiral Donald B. MacMillan, noted explorer, how he was getting along with his autobiography. “Fine,” he replied. “I’ve written 100,000 words already and I’m not born yet.” * * *

A joint annual meeting of the Can- adian Medical Association and the British Medical Association is to be held this year in Edinburgh. More than 3,000 Canadian doctors, wives and children are expected to travéKto Scotland in July for the occasion. “As the meeting will correspond with the Edinburgh Festival,” says a Uni-

ted Kingdom Information Service re-

lease, “there will be thousands of other visitors in the city at the same time—and there will be no danger of the doctors and their relatives being exclusively concerned with medical matters.” ‘ ;

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Mr. Martin’s Misgivirigs

Arthur Blakely in the Montreal Gazette

ON OCCASION, distinguished long-service Parliamentarians have reason to regret apparent- ly innocuous speeches of yester- year. Just fast week, for example some words uttered by the Hon. Paul Martin on the afternoon of April 2, 1946 returned, after rest- ing in oblivion these 13 years past, to haunt him.

The Liberals, of course, forego" few opportunities these days to nag at the Prime Minister about the vacant External Affairs port- folio in his ministry. Without dir- ectly criticizing the way in which Prime Minister Diefenbaker has been filling in since thé untimely death of the Hon. Sidney Smith, they nevertheless keep asking when the appointment of Mr. Smith's full-time’ successor may be expected.

‘But when Opposition Leader Lester Pearson returned to the attack on this particular front on Tuesday last, the Prime Minister referred him to “the immortal words of the Honorable Member from Essex East (Mr. Martin) when, speaking in the House of Commons on April 2, 1946 he dealt with, a similar situation.” CRYPTIC REPLY

Mr. Diefenbaker'’s cryptic re- ply sent the research assistants of the leader of the Opposition scurrying to the Hansard files. And what did they find? They found that the Hon. Paul Martin had, on that date, plunged into debate on legislation which would have permitted ex-Prime Minijs-

Exploitina Of Delenquency

By G. K. Hodenfield Associated Press Reviewer

American adults are exploiting the juvenile delinquent.

Some are cashing in financially on youth’s natural rebellion, all the while bemoaning its behavior. * They are giving the adolescent new standards of toughness, then erying, “I told you so” when he tries to live up to them.

They are neither ready, willing nor able to understand the prob- lem; many of their complaints reflect more adult irritability than juvenile delinquency.

These are the considered opim- ions of six experts who spent nine- months seeking the hard kernel of truth in the mountains of chaff that have been written ‘abqut teen-agers. Their report, Delinquent Behaviour: Cul- ture and the Individual? has now been published by the National Education Association,

OF ENVIRONMENT : The experts don't say—as did

the’ late Father Flanagan of |

Boys Town—that “there is no euch thing as a bad boy.” But they do contend that today’s youth is largely a product of his environment, and must be judged according to the culture of which he is a part,

The authors of the report, and their special fields, are: William C. Kvaraceus (director of the

cultural anthropol- ogy; Benjamin Thompson, crim- inology

The picture of juvenile ‘delin- quency is complicated, they say, by the pressures of modern life. The public needs a scapegoat, and, has found one in “the irri- tating adolescent and the annoy- ing delinquent.”

“The public, “suddenly awak- ened to its second place in the race to the moon, has pounced on the school and the adolescent learner , as phe arch-villaing re- sponsible fof its plight, _

“The popular writers of stage, screen, radio télevision and press have been quick to exploit this situation.”

POPULAR IMAGE

In the popular image: "The de-

linqvent is black-jecketed

“Movie producers, ishers, ‘authors and comic artists are hardly insensiti to the

-image on the consumer market}

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ter W.L. Mackenzie King, who had been the Liberal Govern- ment’s part-time Secretary of State for External Affairs when- ever the Liberals were in office since 1, to pass the portfolio along, at long last, to one of his colleagues. ,

On that occasion Mr: Martin, then Secretary of State and a junior member of the Government Tose to express certain misgiv- ings about the legislation in a manner which was, however, ex- tremely flattering to Mr. King, as the sponsor of the legislation.

Mr. Martin paid tribute in the most glowing terms to Mr. King's distinguishei record of service, not as Prime Minister, but as Canada’s foreign minister. MISGIVING

Mr. Martin was not opposed, in principle, to the legislation. In- deed, he could scarcely oppose legislation which a Government of which he was a member was introducing.

Yet he contrived to make it clear that he had certain mis- givings. Mr. King had been Ca- nade’s foreign minister, as well as her Prime. Minister, because he was the man best able to dis- charge the responsibilities of both offices during, the difficult and trying warti and postwar per- iod. Where would Canada ever find his like again?

Mr. King wasn’t, perhaps, the only man available cfpable of acting as Canada’s foreign min- ister. And here, Mr. Martin may

a br.ght and noisy motorcycle or in a souped-up hot rod. He is brutal, he is cruel. He is rest- less. He is dangerously free and uninhibited sexually. He is ag- gressive. He travels with the pack. He is heartless. , . *

great sales value of’ such an

Therefore titles and cover illus-

tions are lurid and titillating, and the image of the juvenile de- linquent as the epitome of evil is being sold for all it is worth.” »

What happens when the young- sters see movies like The Black- board Jungle and The Wild One? Their reaction, says the report, is: “Gee, I thowght I was tough. That kid is twice as tough as me.

So that's what ‘you have to do to be tough.” ‘

PAUL REVERE — 1959

have had someone in mind_re- markably close to home. Yet Mr. King had been the best men avail able. Even though he had had to divide his time between the Ex- ternal Affairs Department and the Prime Minister's office. And what else really mattered?*.. . GROWS ELOQUENT

“T believe,” said Mr. Martin in a voice that may well have trem- bled with emotion, “that in dis- cussing this measure, the Icast we can do, not only on this but as well on the other side of the House, regardless of our political affiliations, is to acknowledge what Canada owes to the present Prime Minister in his capacity of Secretary of State for External

The legislative amendment pro- posed by Mr. King, Mr. . Martin agreed, would have the effect of permitting the latter to appoint someone else, who was not at the same time Prime Minister of Ca- nada, to act as foreign minister. And with that principle, Mr. Mar- tin had no quarrel. But it was his earnest hope that this dismaying possibility would not arise for “some time to come,’ and that Mr. King would carry on in his dual role in the meantime.

Mr. Diefenbaker has not inti- mated that the arguments ad- vanced by Mr. Martin when he was a loyal, up-and-coming Sec- retary of State on April 2, 1946, may yet induce him to continue to hold the foreign ministry in- definitely, in addition to his re- sponsibilities as Prime Minister. He merely suggested that he found Mr. Martin's 1946 views in- teresting, having regard to pre sent circumstances. Which figur- @s.

The popular image is inacrur- ate and exaggerated, says the re- port. But it becomes a self-fulfili- ing prophecy because the young- eters begin to act out what they have seen. And when this hap- pens, many people say, ‘‘Ah! See, we told you so! The author has written a real-life story!” ANCIENT COMPLAINT

It’s an ancient complaint, say the experts, that the younger gen- eration is. flighty, irresponsible, and. rebellious. ;

Today, however, conflict be- tween youth and adults is sharper and much more in evidence. In

the past there may have been |}

more tolerance for the sowing of wild oats, but today the machines and methods of rebellion are in- creasingly dangerous.

The problem is scrious, says the report, and calls for much more research than ever has been done. It also calls for adults to detach themselves emotionally from the problem, and consider adolescents as participating mem- bers of a highly volatile society.

Arms Neal With lraq

By David

Canadian Press Staff Writer

Britain’s decision to sell arms to Iraq underlines London's op- timism that the regime of Pre- mier Karim Kassem won't go Communist.

The Macinillan government's reading of the Middle East situa-

- | tion is still different from Wash- - | ington’s, as it has been since the . | Suez Canal fiasco of 1956. Wash-

ington officials are said to be pessimistic about the chances of stopping a Communist takeover fin Iraq.

There is general’ agreement that Communists dominate peas- ant and worker groups, student and teacher | organizations | and frequentiy instigate tra- tions in favor 'of the Soviet Union.

But there is less agreement on the extent to! which Communists have i the government. Many Amerigan observers be- lieve the” tion is already

ln mane nding the arms deal to the House of Commons, the min- ister of state for foreign afiairs,

1 John- Profumo, said Britain ‘‘does

not accept the promise that the

present regime in Iraq is com-

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The emphasis, perhaps, should be on the word “completely.” Despite much.Communist activity in the country, no’ known Com- munists hold cabinet positions. There are reports that Kiassem will soon revarnp his cabinet and

it will then be shown whether he still has the authority to re- sist demands that he should in- clude pro - Soviet men in it.

The sale. of British arms to Kassem may be designed to pre- vent what happened in the United

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eating complexion troubles. Blondes, redheads and persons with blue eyes, are usually more

duce the most severe sunburn between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Clouds, remember, don’t necessarily protect you from these rays. And the reflection of the sun in water or sand increas- es the risk of sunburn. .

LIMIT FIRST EXPOSURE

Therefore, limit your first day’s exposure to 10 minutes or less, and then gradually increase it day by day.

Symptoms of sunburn general- ly begin ‘anywhere from six to 12 hours after exposure. Even if the skin only feels hot to the touch it should be treated as a burn. Of course, if there is sev- ere blistering, you should con- sult a doctor. " PROTECTIVE MEASURES

Until the skin is thoroughly tan- ned I suggest yoqu use protec- tive preparations such as salves, unguents or oils containing zinc oxide, titanium or calamine.

Incidentally, many of you, I'm sure, have heard the story that you run a greater risk of having a sunstroke if you go out in the sun without wearing a hat. Ac- tually, leaving the hat off permits the air to circulate over your scalp and may make you feel considerably cooler. QUESTION AND ANSWER

M. G.: Lately I wake up at night with numb fingers or hand. What causes this?

Answer: If numbness of fingers and hand occur only at night, it may be due to compression of a nerve caused by sleeping on an arm.

OUR YESTERDAYS

(From the Guardian Files)

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO , (May 14, 1934) Word has been received from

} Ottawa’ that approval has been

given to completing the unem- ployment relief projects inaugur- ated last year, and which involve a total Dominion Government expenditure of $113,650. The pro- jects will include street paving at Charlottetown and Summer- side, removal of clay at the Ex- hibition Grounds and other work.

Dr. J.H. Ayers leaves tomorrow morning to attend the meeting of the Domion Dental Council, to be held in Toronto as a delegate from the P.E.I. Dental Associa- tion. On the way home he is

The Age Old Story

He shall be a vessel unto hon- our, sanctified and meet for the Master’s use.

Tn the present controversy over small cars, some important fig- ures and facts are too easily overlooked. It is commonly known that some 85,000 such cars. made. in Britain and Continenial Europe entered. Canada last year: and that they accounted for cicse to a quarter of all 1958 car sales.

It is not so commonly known that the bulk of these cars came from countries\which are valua- ble customers of Canada, coun- tries which in fact buy more from Canada than Canada

About half (46,000) of the small cars we imported last yeag came from Britain, which runs a large trade deficit with Canada.. In 1958, we bought $526 million wort |

$776 million worth we sold her.

About one-third (29,000) of the small cars we imported last year came from West Germany, whose trade deficit with Canada is re- latively much greater than that of Britain. In 1958, West Germany sold only half as much to Cana-

We missed seeing the last week which advertised ‘287 certified laughs’. We have doubt that it was funny, but strain of seeing a picture—in

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planning to visit his son and two daughters who are living at Mon- treal.

TEN YEARS AGO (May 14, 1949)

Mr. Morris Deacon, B.S.A., Freetown, has been appointed fieldman to the Provincial De- partment of Agriculture and will commence his duties on Monday. Mr. Deacon succeeded Mr. Leo MclIsaac, who has accepted the psoition of jermanent secretary with the Federation of Agricul- ture. 7

The long-awaited dial telephone equipment for Summerside has arrived. in Halifax from E ind, it was learned last evening,' and will be shipped immediately to Summerside. This equipment will be installed in the new office, and the change-over will be made

of goods from Britain, against the | ;

as soon as possible.

Cars And Customers

Toronto Globe and Mail

da as Canads sold to West Ger- many—$106 milion against $202 million. These small cars account ed last year for’ 10 per cent of Britain’s exports to Canada and for 25 per cent of Germany’s BIGGEST SERVICE

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CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS

TENDERS

MASTER RETARDER FOUNDATION MONCTON YARD

Sealed tenders, marked confidere .tial ‘on the outside and addressed to Mr. R. P. Puddester, Regional Chief Engineer, Canadian- National Railways, Moncton, N.8., will be re ceived up to 2:00 P.M. Atlantic Day light Time, Monday June Ist, 1959 for construction of a concrete foundation for Master Retarder af Moncton Yard, Moncton, N.B.

A complete set of plans, specifie ations, form of contract, instructions to bidders

Chief Engineer, Moncton, N.B. by bona fide Contractors on the de posit of a certified check. jn the amount of Twenty-Five Dollars made payable to Canadian Wational Raik. ways.

Plans may be seen at the follow. ing offices of the Railway:— Regional Chief Engineer Moncton, N.B. Terminal Superintendent Saint John, N.B.

Tenders wiill not be contidered unless submitted on the form sup plied by the Railway and in ae cordance with the Instructions te Bidders. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

D. V. GONDER VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER.

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