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Education For Troops Ahmad

In this war, young‘ men predominate in the forces Canada is sending overseas. The educa- tion of manv will be incomplete. b“! ll! ¢°“' - ~ ‘- ' ha of tinuance is being arranged for. This p se _ the auxiliarv services has been worked out and approved b}. {in Department of Defence and

-‘ z d 'u tlie Canadian Leg-on. It hi}! 5"" Plallne ' collaboration with the Canadian Assouauowfor >\dult Fducation and has a dual functioni Locally éOHUfllfiQCQ formed in the Military Dis- tricta provide educational means to continue pub- lic school education and to be informatiye in such general studies as current events, econ- omics and so on. There is the wider field that

. , _ _ embraces the troops OYQYECM- Th" "“°l"°5- m‘ ‘he advice of a Committee of well-known edu- nists, setting up a directorate of educational

catio services. _

The pm; is specificallv to provide educa- tional facAies for Canadian armed forces

aim-Dad I, 354M116! that under present service condpion; greater numbers of troops will ha" greater freedom of movement between the front and the back areas than had troops under war- {a}, in 1qi4.i8, There is. therefore, room for an exit-neon of the functions of the old khaki

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qugred “ and where it does not detract from the printary mzlitarjr purpose of tlie expedi- finnafv force. bu: tlie constituency; is protected as fotiznd in (at troops behind the line of fire ~in rcst hiilezs. air iorce personnel, troops in refnioiccmeitt and training depflls in Bfllal" 0T on the continent: (b) troops on leave. a lflffl’! proportion oi \\'i‘.t')lll may find themselves "at a loose erd." b cted men, recommended by 331..., Crvlllf tiv o rs. should. after a state! period oi service under fire, be given special leave of a itiontli to attend “summer school" as operated in matiy universities. The next cate- éiiyv- (c) in iviiich etirolnicnt would be found ‘tn-did be among cotivalcsceiits, among whom it is CSZZYIIQiIP/d some 30 per cent of tlie total force (“gazed front time to tiiiie \\'0uld_ be potential- lv avalnble for educational service every six ni-tiith=. .-\nd (tl-. Canadians interned as prts~ mp~r= of war in neutral countries should have eilucrizitinal facilities provided for

Canadian tiicin. _ _

'I'he directing personnel is recommended in the nienii-raiidtim that gained the support 0f the ("atiarlian Legion and the Department of De-

lt emails a director of educational ser- a depuiy director (Frcnclt-Canadiani: an officer in charge of library and instructional equipment; another in charge of technical train- ing; a third in charge of secondary education. including short courses in agriculture. and i fourth officer in charge of higher and profes- sional education. The instructional staff should be Canadians as much as possible, having in mind post-war rehabilitation, but voluntary aid from educational institutions in France and Britain will be explored. Much of the work attempted may be of high-school character, but approach to it would be that of the methods of adult edu- cation, as the soldier will in many eases have Grade IX or better academic standing backed by unique war experience.

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Soviet Prestige Waning

Finland's gallant defense against the Soviet hordes is taking on increased importance for the Allies and the world at large. Everyone expected that Russia would win quickly and decisively. Her mechanized army and stupen- dous air force were believed invincible, at fast when directed against a pigmy state like Fin- land. But the past few weeks have revealed an extraordinary lack of discipline and efficiency. It is now predicted that if little Finland can prolong her resistance for, says, a period of months the effect may be incalculable. Ger- many will lose confidence in her great and un- scrupulous friend. japan may decide this is as good l time as any to take on the war with Russia which Tokyo thinks is inevitable. The Scandinavian and Balkan nationl will be heart- ened to oppose aggression if it moves in their direction. TllllS out of Stalin's greed for gain iiiav come a priceless boon to Christian dem- ocracies, the lifting of the dread shadow of fear of Soviet conquest that has haunted Europe for the past decade. It is, of course, too early to predict the outcome of the present fighting. but eiery week that passes without a decisive Russian victory is weakening Stalin's power at home and abroad.

Farm Purchasing Power

Farm income in Canada during the three months ending September last was the lllflllefi‘ for nnv tiuairier since IOZQ and 16 per cent high- er than for the corresponding quarter of i938. according to tlie iuontlilv letter issued by the (Einmlinii llzuik of Commerce. Since Septem- ber. too. lll(' pri-ilinit of agriculture has improv- etl in a general way: for crop yields are better tlmu were fir<i cstiifiatcd. weather conditions nf tlic pztst month were ideal for the completion of flit- smisoifs ficltl work and for tlie condi- tioning of live stuck. while sonic headway was tnmle iii arrangements to dispose of products. iiimililv .'||t|)l(‘< and tobacco. tlie cxportalile stir- |i'\lSt‘< of which presented serious marketing dif- llCIllliCs owing to a greatly reduced overseas tlcntzuitl.

'l':il\iiig lllt‘ tlirce months curling September. however, the batik index shows that wheat sales,

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which accounted for 54 per cent of the total estimated income from farm products, brought farmers 30 per cent more income than a year ago. Coarse grains, hay and potatoes also brought better returns, but some miscellaneous field crops were lower in cash value. The iti- come from live stock was I6 per cent higher than a year ago, owing mainly to higher prices and larger sales of cattle and calves; market- ings of hogs were larger but prices were lower, ivliiJe sales of sheep were virtually the same. with prices slightly higher. Although the esti- mated production of milk was higher, this in- crease was more than offset by a decline in price to the farmer. _

Farm costs for the twelve months ending Sep- tember, while slightly higher than for the cor- responding period ending June, were lower than for that ending &ptember, i938. Seed and feed were lower in price but clothing, wages, fertilizers and miscellaneous services were up fractionally. while tlie price of imported farm implements began to be affected by the premium on United States exchange.

s: EDITORIAL NUIES =1

Tomorrow will be the shortest day, according to the Calendar, for this year of grace, i939. I I I I

We are all set for the last lap, and, oh, such a hurr_v-scttrr_v, with so much l0 M, Ind l0 lit- tle time to do it in_ I I I I St. Thomas Day. “Jesus saith unto hint. Thomas, because thou has seen, thou has be- lieved: blessed art they (little children, for in- stance) that have not seen, and yet have believ- ed,” in Santa Claus, for example. I I I I The Guardian is advised that the complaint of a correspondent ivith regard to soldiers lin- ing up a’. tlie Government vendor's is not al- together correct, the line-ups referred to being of soldiers awaiting their turn for examination outside a dentist's office ivliich is situated above the vendors store. I I I I A friend of distressed countries, evidently is .\lr. Oiof Ascliberg. a Swedish battker who floated several Soviet loans in tlie early days oi that republic, and \\llO has just subscribed 100,000 francs for tlie relief of tlie Finns in a coiicctioti being taken up in tlie Swedish colony in Paris. lti banking circles .\lr. :\SClll.)€l'g at one time was known as "the banker of the Rus- sian rcvoitiiiciii." not in the sense that he fitt- anccd it hut because lie iOllllrCilCfl and floated ti‘: fin; loans for tize Soviet Linion following tlie October revolution. I I K I .-\s the business year 1930 draws to a close a stirvcy of ziie leading economic factors indicates that Canada has eiijtiycd a iticasure of steady recovery \\i‘ill nearly all itionilts showing int- provciiieiit nvcr the same tiionilis of i033- FB- ports tlie \\'eekl_v Bulletin 0f the Dominion Bureau of Statistics. In tlie first two quarters gains were moderate. but wiili tlie advent of a splendid harvest and the outbreak oi war. tlie advantage has been witlcticd nioiiili by month. Present indications from voluiiie and price data suggest that tlie purchasing power of Canadians was increased at lczist 5 per cciit during the year with a more equitable ill<lflbtlllUll tlirotigiioiit tlie nation. I I Each season brings its quota Of little chores to do—— In early spring, its spade and rake, Then weeds come pccpiii’ through. And. later on. it's grass to cut. Then sweetpeas tie with strings; But I don't mind them half so much As the job that Christmas brings.

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I mean—that writin‘ Christmas cards

To folks you used to know,

And wonderin’ what you're goin‘ to say And endin’——so and so.

And when, the task you thought complete, You mailed them all—-Good night!

You get a batch from a dozen folks

You plumb forgot to write.

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An‘ indignant Scot with the name of Allan Ross blacdougall would impose a tax on gum chewers. It seems to him that to impose a tax would be a much more practical way of com- bating the discarded-chewing-gum evil than an appeal to the manufacturers to divert some of their profits to the education of gum-buyers in the habits of simple decency. The drinker's wine and beer and the smokefs cigarettes. he says, are taxed almost out of existence. There is therefore no logical reason for the tax ex- emption of the viscous substance which incon- siderate bovine morons stolidly masticate and then proceed to stick under and over tables, chairs, handrailings, or lightly drop on the side- walks. A tax equal to that imposed upon either liquor or cigarettes might be the means of wip- ing out the chewing-gum evil. In any event. the receipts from such a tax would surely aid in paying the “hundreds of thousands of dol- lars" which the hlay'or of New York says are necessary to rid the streets of the foul drop-

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The British war censorship, says the Times, has caused many a journalist to tear his hair. Yet we had evidence this week, in a report of the British Institute of Public Opinion, releas- ed by tlie American Institute of Public Opin- ion anrl also broadcast in England. that free- dom of expression on the most vital points still exists. The British survey showed that fit per cent of those questioned were satis- fied with tlie Government's conduct of the war: that I8 per cettt were (lissatisfied: and that II per cent ivzinir-rl to stop tlie war. These figures represent a blending of Government voters and opposition voters. Stratigely enough l0 per cent of tlie so-called Government voters were dissatisfied wiili tlie conduct of tlie war and 5 per cent wanted to call it off. No doubt some- what similar restilts niiglit have been obtained in any country at war during tlie past century or centurv and a half. No nation is unani- mous. But free nations don't ltave to pretend to be unanimous. liiiglaitrl is lllf‘ stronger for fac- l1"! silvli. matter: npciily: \\'liat would have happened in Germany iii‘ Rum‘; [m4 a similar free expression oi opinion bccii taken there?

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A hlel oalllur ’ -" the Ema: halt-do u an exaggerated blnl- ‘this is not. to he confused with that harromn explosion in Munich. - Ollgu-y Hugh;

0f Ill airmen. nu: Schlrl of (Imago, won the $1,000 pr.ae for suhnlmn: the best dawn for the Nation's new coin. the Jeffer- lou nickel. - (Xlgary Beam,

_'l'onl h paving It: ' ‘ y: with given-colored asphalt. They “l! WORN! be "l? nice aa 800a u the motorist gen om m, rat. In: be Ia driving on someone‘: lawn. - 8t. bouts Times.

A 91-year-old mu any! he wn Nleeted for army service In 1861 béflllle he was too feeble The army Ia am] unwitting to accept him. irobably because It doesn't. like to admit an error. _ 0mg“ Citizen.

Sues-a not-lea sires: use rut that the new head of tn; Erie Railroad started his railroad career a: a section hand. But what me young reader should not overlook la that the same section hand was a graduate engineer. - Christian Science Monitor.

Thirty New Yorkers crashed the n"! 1n response to an advertise- ment for a woman weighing 250 P0111168 or more to impersonate Miss Santa Claus. Crashed the BflIe-lhevd have crashed the seg- frled Line. =- Toronto Star.

Besides being a courtesy, early 57101311118 l! a convenience to the customer who ha: the opportunity of seeing the stocks the stores have to offer before they have been depleted. Which saves wrack. Ing the brain at home tninkzniz up what Uncle with: and Aunt Maud would like. - New Glasgow News.

Mid talking about registering a 1116K. In the sad. dreary hours of ml Qflfl!‘ morning the ring rig of the church bell rouses us from our‘ lleep every morning. $:me trier-l chants don't believe In flGVPrtj51ng_ Yet the old church bell rznz: to ten the world that the church is open for all who may enter. and ha; 5"" Wink 1t for years and years.- North Battleford News

R1. Hon. R- B. Bennett. former Prime Minister of Caracia, i; quot- ¢d l)!‘ a New York nctvspaper as- saying: ‘The English yxtotfe prof p! to no longer exist as a nation w th-f out their liberties and pTsjng-tl freedom." See what happens’! R- B. goes over there for a few months and then comes baik. plit- tinz infinitives all over the place! —Wind.sor Star. i

Popular resentment of the Soviet attack on Finland took immediate form In a proposal that Rttasian. products be bcvcatted As allj 800d; shipped from Rursa are; DfODerty of the govcrwre" and the profits accruing from hie, 8o into the Soviet trrasri