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Making A Siari

‘ It is to be hoped, now that the misunderstanding, or whatever it was, between the civic and provin- cial authorities with respect to low ‘i'noome housing development has been cleared up, and permission granted for the city to deal directly with the responsible body at Ottawa, that We shall get some action with respect to this long delayed program for Charlottetown. There never 1,135 been any question as to its need.

As pointed out by Mayor Gaudet, the city already has been a party in a. three-way housing study pre- viously undertaken by the provin- cial town planner, Mr. De Silva. There should, therefore, be no de- lay in coming to terms with Cen- tral Mortgage and Housing Corpor- ation with regard to its own feasi- bility study, and getting a clearcut picture of what is required.

This will be a new venture here, and our citizens will want to know all they can about its implications. What, for example, will the cost be at each level of government? How much accommodation, and at what rentals. will the scheme provide? How long will it take to complete? What effect, if any, will it have on taxes? What long-term advantages will accrue not ony to tenants par- ticipating in the scheme, but to the city at large? The CHMC study should help to clarify these and other pertinent questions.

We have every reason to be- lieve that once the objectives and the means of attaining them are understood, the scheme will meet with widspread approval. That has been the experience elsewhere. and it is of course a basic reason why the federal government is backing it so strongly. But it is community effort which counts most of all, and apells the difference between suc- cess and failure in enterprises of this kind.

The Royal Program

It is pleasing to note that while only two major public appearances are scheduled for the Queen’s eight- day visit to Canada next month, one of them will be at a children’s rally at the Charlottetown exhibition grounds.

Other events locally will be Her Majesty’s formal opening of the Confederation Memorial Building, a Royal performance and at Centennial ball. Her Majestey will also make a brief appearance on the balcony of the Legislative Building on October 7, and there will, of course, be ample opportunity for public demonstrat- ions of welcome during the street drives which the Queen and Prince Philip will make. But it is the children’s rally which is being look- ed forward to most eagerly by the younger generation; and, after all, it is they who will cherish the long- eot memories of this great occasion.

In commenting yesterday on the Royal itinerary, We expressed the hapa that Her Majesty would be in- vited, while at Ottawa, to address both Houses of Parliament. This puggestion was mad’e some days ago in the Commons by Opposition Loader Diefenbaker, and consider- ation of it was promised by Prime Minister Pearson. However, it yrill be noted that in the official program no reference appears to any Royal appearance at the Parlia-

' in... Buildings, though provision is beds for a reception on Thanksgiv-

Day-at the Chateau Iaurler, ' 'at mlniters. MP: and Vera to be presented.

vftad to address our Canadian Par- liament, and we think it regrettable that thia gesture of ocurtesy has been omitted in the case of the Queen’s itinerary. Doesn’t it, in- deed, involve the omission of some- thing mora than mere courtesy?

Our Sovereign’s picture is on our stamps and our money. Our postal system delivers Her Majesty’s mail and our armed forces wear her uni- form. Our judges dispense the Queen’s justice, and everything done by the Government of Canada is done in her name. Parliament itself is bound to her by oaths of loyalty, and every one of its enactments must be signed by the Governor General on behalf of the Queen.

This is so not because we are vessels of some imperial power which Her Majesty represents, but because Parliament, which repre- sents the people of Canada, wants it to be so. While the Queen’s duties are largely ceremonial and formal, they are vital to the func- tioning of our parliamentary sys- tem. Surely an acknowledgment of this fact, in the way suggested by Mr. Diefenbaker, would be natur- al and proper on this occasion.

Pension Plan Provisions

Canadians will start making con- tributions on Jan. 1, 1966, to the Canada Pension Plan, if the neces- sary legislation is passed in accord- ance with the federal government’s timetable. First benefits will be paid in 1967. Employee and employ- er will contribue 1.8 per cent of earnings over $600 to a ceiling of $5,000. Contributions will be deduct- ible from income tax but benefits will be taxable. Receipt of benefits may be deferred to any age between 65-70; contributions stop when pension begins.

The maximum benefit will be paid only to those who have con- tributed for 10 years. On the basis of the present annual earnings ceil- ing this would be $1,250 annually, or $104 monthly. After 1968, the earnings ceiling will be adjusted up- ward, if there are increases in the cost of living. From 1967 on, ad- justments will be made on a basis of a longterm average of wages and salaries.

Because no one will be able to collect the maximum benefit until 1967, after 10 years of contributing, many persons now close to retire- ment will receive nothing. or very little from the plan. This, at least, is the way the experts are inter- preting it. The pension will be smaller for those who are now past 53, and if they are 63 or older. as of this year, the benefit they will derive under the scheme will be nil.

Fighting Arihriiis

September is, among other things, Arthritis month in Canada and the United States, a fact which serves as a reminder that one mil- lion Canadians—over five per cent of the population—are affected by rheumatic diseases, of which arth- ritis is the most common. Of these people, 285,000 are at least partial- ly crippled or deformed; and, of these, 63,000 are severely or totally crippled or deformed.

become a serious problem.

In 1950 the Canadian Arthritis and Rheumatism Society initiated a research program aimed at com. hating these crippling diseases. That first year $4,000 was devoted entirely to research. In 1965 the society’s budget calls for an out- put of $350,000 solely for research projects. Other funds are being spent to provide professional train- ing, through associateships and fel- lowships, to doctors wishing to en- gage in post-graduate studies in this field.

A worthwhile organization int--

deed, which is also providing treat- ment centres where arthritis can be diognosed in its early stages, thus ensuring a better chance of halting its progress.

EDITORIAL NOTE

In the House of Commons gal- leries there must be absolute si- lence. And so silent must this si- lence be, reports an Ottawa corres- pondent, that one of the guards all summer long has been assigned the oddball duty of shaking awake doz- ing tourists lest their heavy breath- ing—or worse, gentle snoring—dis: turb the noisy deliberations of the honorable members on the floor he-

AERIAL VIEW, P.E.|SLAN'D HOSPITAL

OTTAWA REPORT by Patrick Nicholsori

More Emphasis On Scientific Research

Over the years. there has been a progressive and deplo- rable breakdown of the system designed for government par-- ticipation in. and encourag- ement of, scientific research in Canada. This was pointed out bluntly by the Glassco Com- mission appointed to examine government organization.

There has been a Privy Coun- cil Committee on Scientific and Industrial Research for some half century; but the chairman of this cabinet com- ‘ . himself a minister, found himself too busy with his pressing exe- cutive problems of his own de- partment to give much attent- ion to the scientific committee.

As Dr. C enzie says: “Ministers have had little time for leisurely t h o u g h t

about scientific matters." Projects for scientific re- search by the government have too often been handicap- ped by being cocooned inside the red tape of administrative departments. And the allocat- ion or withholding of the nec- essary government funds has too often depended upon the persuasive powers of individu- al ministers when presenting their demands before Treas- ury Board. EGGHEADS VS RED TAPE "Too often. in the existing organizational vacuum, the de-

Arthritis - . and other rheumatic diseases have

PUBLIC FORUM

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MOSS PLANT LOCATION

Sir,— The die is cast. The moss plant goes to ‘Miminigash. Is the government at Ottawa trying to embarraSS the provin- cial government of Prince Ed- ward Island? Premier Sh a w writes: "I understand the loca- tion (of the moss plant) is at Miminigash, and it is up to the moss gatherers of the western part of the Province to comment on the particular suitability of this location. One thing I cannot understand is that an organiza- tion composed of fishermen and others in the Tignish area offer- ed some time ago, free land and a location right near the shore that would be exceptionally suit- able." And later on Mr. Shaw added: "I am rather confused by the statement of the solicitor- general." (Hon Watson Mac- Naughti who made the state- ment that the new processing centre is to be not too far from salt water and this requires a large volume of salt water. Does Mr. MacNaught's selected loca- tion have as much salt water as t f of St. Lawrence can furnish?

Hon. Leo Rosaiter states: “The land selected at the edge of a large wharf with adequate roads and transportation at hand in the ngniah area. the heart of the moss industry was offered by the Coop Association of Tig- nlsh." Mr. Roesiter further stat- ed ha was at a complete loss to understand why this offer has been by-passed in favor of a site which has to be purchased. and states this site b "not for

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ay I ask where does Mr. MacNaught get the right to make a decision as to the loca- lion of this plant without consult- ing with the minister of ARDA. or his workers, who had com- mitted Tlgnish to be the favor- able location for this moss plant?

Mr. MacNaught published the location without the knowledge of Mr. Rossiter. Is this the me- thod used by the Government? To ram unpleasant projects down the voters' (inmate (note: the Flag Issue?) Unless this lo— cation is changed them will be many disappointed and disillu sloped voters in Tignish.

I am, Sir. etc.

GAVIN Tigniah, P111.

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cision for or against plans for research is made in b Treasury Board, largely on the research is made in fact by the advice of its on staff of civil ser‘ vents," said the Glassco Re- port. “These officials, although possessing widely re- cognized ability, make no claim to scientific competence or foresight."

rime Minister Pearson in- vited Dr. Mackenzie, a for- mer President of v ernment’s National Research Council, to appraise the rev- iew by the Glassco Commission. and make specific recommend- ations, Dr. Mackenzie, who has an exceeding high reputatio ii in scientific circles in Canada and who is highly regarded in government circles, has now made his report, and the Prime Minister has moved with com- mendable despatch and shrewd judgment to take the first step advised.

A scientific secretariat has been established. as a part of the Privy Council office, to as- semble and analyze informat- ion about the government’s va- rious scientific programmes, and their inter - relation with other scientific activities throughout Canada. This score tarlat is a small fact - findi n g and analytical group. whose function is to advise rather than to exercise executive author-

ity. TOP PROFESSOR PICKED To head it. the Prime Minis-

ter has appointed Dr. Frank Arthur Forward, aged 62, who was previously head of the department of metallurgy at the University of Briish Colum- bia. He joined the faculty at U.B.C. 29 years ago, and has served as consultant to gov- ernments and industry over the years. He is a past presi dent of the BC Association of Professional Engineers, and of the Dominion Council of Professional Engineers.

As we progress more deeply into the 20th Century, the part played by science in our lives is expanding daily. The greatest problem facing us today is pro- bably the adaptation of our work force to automation. The intri- cacies of research. which is the advance guard of all scienti- fic development. are far bey- ond the layman's comprellsn- son of MPs and Cabinet Minis- ters. This first step, of creating in effect a scientific adviser to the Cabinet, will before long probably be followed by esta- blishing the post of Minister of Science —— as has been done in other countries

’ Prime Minister Pearson deserves praise for this commonsense step, one cannot help wondering why past prime ministers over the

I uation soon

Leaky Valves Ancl Exercise

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C.P. writes: "Will playing ball make a la valve worse'" We mum you"

no longer opens or closes prop-

erly. With contraction of the

cardiac muscle, the outward

flow of blood is partially ob- tad Wl'

curs between me leaks back into the ventricle. Exercise will not make the valve any better or worse but it creates a strain on the hea nuaacla. which Is forced to work against a handicap. It comes- sates by enlarging. a aymptom- less process that leads to a false sense of security. The individual continues to overexert because nothing adverse happens. So far as he is concerned, the old tick- er is taking everything in its stride. But there is a limit to how large the heart can get. The sit- becomas analogous to writing checks on a bank but never putting in enough money to cover the account. The day of reckoning finally comes in both situations. The individual be- comes short of breath and de- velops dropsy. Relief is obtained with rest and the use of digitalis and a diuretic. The muscle improves but never returns to normal size. Many persons with this condi- tion are willing to undergo heart surgery to correct the valvular defect. Playing football is fun but is not as important as it appears to be. A better policy is to spare the heart by not over-exerting. This does not mean the youngs- ter needs to become an invalid. means using common sense by walking instead of running, taking the elevator instead walking upstairs, and getting enough sleep and rest. When the organ is spared in this way, it might last a normal life span. But this is not all. The heart should be checked every year. X-rays will show whether the organ is enlarging. The time

may come when surgery is needed. Meanwhile, infections should be avoided. especially

those caused by streptococci. DANDRUFF AND PIMPLES S. T. writes: Can dandruff on the head cause pimples on the face?

REPLY Yes. Seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp often spreads to he face. This disorder and acne are related in that both are associa- ted with overactive oil glands. It is difficult to cure one with- out eliminating tha other. DILATED CAPTLLARIES Mrs. KW. writes: Will broken blood vessels on the face. caus- ed by pregnancy, disappear af- ter the baby is born?

REPLY Not as a rule. I assume you refer to the small veins that are visible through the skin. They are dilated but not broken. Electrolysis or desiccation will dispose of them.

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Government are like newly- weds, they want everything they cannot afford at once;- St Ca- tharina Standard.

One of the nice things about current long session of par- liament is that it keeps the mom ra attending all the picnics. steak-fries and o t h e r out-door affairs where they can a at great length on the political philosophy of their choice.- Sarnla Observer.

"Say, friend." said a tourist, "what makes these Western. plains so flat?" "Wa-al," an- swered the cowboy, “I reckon it’s cause the sun sets on 'em every night."--Vancouvar Pro- Vince.

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catalogues-slum from a vacation: you at last handpian read all those books you planed to road on your vacationp Windsor Star-.1

There's aba' tub way to look at it; what we've been through was a cold spell for the mosqui- ics. too. L-Wlndaor mar.

An RCMP marksman peace! through a small town and saw evidence of amazing shooting. fences ,and barns were numerous bull's eyes with the bullet hole in the exact center. He asked to meet the remarkable marksman. The man turned out to be the village idiot. "This is the moat wonder- fu marksmanship I’ve ever seen," said the RCMP expert. “How in the world do you do it?" “Easy as pie. 1 shoot first and draw the circle afterwards.’ —Montreal Star.

A STITCH iN TIME SAVES NINE

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maternity or medical'bills—and she would get a generous allowance towards a private room in a hospital. Blue Shield—-

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post World War One period have all failed to take this step. At the same time one must offer a palm to the former MP for Sarnia. . . Murphy, who long ago suggested this.

Six months after going into Qprus, the United Nations has one cause for satisfaction and many causes for alarm.

the credit side is the fact that the UN force has almost certainly prevented or post- poned a Mediterranean war.

The debit list is longer and Western backers of the force are far from ignoring it. Pri- vately. Western diplomats at UN headquarters in New York are clearly dismayed at the trend of developments on Cy- prus this summer. But in the face of the over-riding war dan- ger they see no course but to keep the force on the island.

The UN Secretariat itself. headed by Secretary-General U Thant, also has shown no tend- ency to blink at the dangers in- v lved

Thant warned recently first the force “is in the most deli- cate position that any United .Nations mission has ever ex- perienced," interposed betwmn two sides of a bitter civil war. But he also warned that with- drawal of the force could lead to “utter disaster."

GUNS FOR ALL

Thsnt put forward some dis- concerting statistics on the course of events on the island this summer.

He estimated there now are nearly 50,000 men on Cyprus un- der arms, including UN troops

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And red gold sands reach to the sea. Where blue sets out to match