Tranquillizing Drugs Good ' But Some Doctors Worried

I-.”dltor's loin Tranquilildng drugs are qrsleting the excited nmlds of IIIOIIIIII Of IIOICII pzlilelil. Outsider honpitah. mil- lion are swallowing milder ver- rions of these cairn-down pills and medical men are. worried about the effects of too casual usc. Here is a report on these wonder pills. second of five artlclcs on the human mind.

By ALTON L. BLAIKESLEE

NEW YORK (AP)-"The devil still talks to me but now i don't bother to holler back."

so speaks a woman who was a uemingly hopeless mental patient a few weeks ago. Her passport from mental hell was a tranquil- lizint; drug. Today's she's on the road to recovery.

in a brief few years. the new mcutal medicine of tranquillixing drugs has helped open the gates to home and family for literally thousands of men and women.

Outside hospitals. millions oi Americans are swallowing an ava- lsnclte of tr'anKllllmlll1E pills. pllls

WESTERN GUARDIAN

FISHEIIMEN be sure to boat ad. Classified page.

KENSINGTON Bombers vs. Springfield. 8:30 pm. Skate After.

COME to the prayer meeting iuniclrt, Tuesday. at 8 o'clock at Argyle Shore. Rev. John Morrison. minister.

CARI) party Lqgion Home Ken- linglon. torrigirt 8:30. Good prizes Fruit cake door prize. Sponsored Ladies Auxiliary. Everybody wel- come.

PRAYER - the names oi Mrs. Susan Newson and Mrs. Hugh iifacltay were inadvertently omit- tcd from the list oi those who offered prayer at the Breadalbane world Day of Prayer.

ALBERTON

iiir. and Mrs. Richard Jeffery. .ir. spent Sunday with relatives in Bedeque.

Mr. Carman Coatlln. South Kil- dare, left on Friday to take up re sidence at Beach Grove.

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Miss Mary 0'Malley. Alberton. was a visitor to Summerside and Kensington on Friday.

Mr. Gordon Hardy. Brooklyn. in I patient in the Western Hospital.

Mrs. Joseph Callaghan. Alberton. is spending some time at the home of her son-in-law and daugh- ter. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Praught. Grand River.

Mrs. Fred Hardy and Miss Helen Hardy. Alberton. spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Welsh. Summcrsidc.

Mrs. J.H. Myrick. Alberton..Is a prtient in the Prince County Hos- ptai.

SUM-HI-NOTES

Monday morning the students of Grades 9 - 12 all prepared for Writing the first exam. were given a little more time to study. The Writing exam was postponed until Tuesday and classes dismissed. On Tuesday the exams were writ- ten according to schedule and the students of Grades 10 and Il wrote their last ones on Mondagt Now that these are over the real work is coming up. in preparation for lhe grading exams which will written the latter part of May.

Ned Hcnthorn. a Grade II stu- dent has been selected by mg no. tary club to travel to an adventure in Cltinenshlp program aponnm-ed ll!-Rotary in Ottawa. students from

is all across Canada will

t in our capital city for a week

".6 be guests of the city. Con.

graitrlations Ned you deserved thn honour.

There has been no buggnnn Practise for either girls or boys "'3 Past two weeks. Naturally the members miss their practising

"id 3"? Nlser to be allowed to re- PNV

rump. Tirc sum-I-Ii team travelled to Charlottetown with their coach. M" Mollazhan to pin the QIIOII (irarlotte team on rid.” night "4 were bndlv defeated. nou-

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Calm-down pills are being taken to battle psychoses. torturing neu- roses. emotional problems. Ply- chlmmlllc Pains and-at lcut sometimes to ease minor bout; of anxiety and worry. Threatened or actual abuse of trnnquiilrzers has some medical men worried.

Dozens of medical reports and interviews with authorities give this picture of the tranquilliurs:

They have hit many mental hos- pitals with revolutionary impact. Some hospitals credit tranquil- iizers with. increasing discharge rates by up to 25 per cent over what they had been. A few years ago. 55 per cent of patients going to these hospitals stayed there the rest of their lives. '

The drugs quiet many agitated, assaultive. destructive patients. They also draw out some over- whelmed by secret inner terrors that they live like seemingly un- seeling vegetables.

Repair bills for broken windows and furniture have come tumbling down: use of straight jackets and restraints sharply . duced. Doors are being unlocked, wards be- coming more cheerful.

DON'T CURE ILLNESS

But tranqulillzers don't cure mental illness. They suppress or remove sortie symptoms.

The drugs, particularly the more potent ones, sometimes pro- duce side effects such as drowsi- ness, jaundice. skin rashes. nau- sea. reduced blood pressure. even shaking palsy. Hospitals mainly use chlorpromazlnc. a synthetic

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the vocational aspect of the teach- ing profession, we neod only point out the difference in salaries re- ceived by first and second class teachers. We suggest that this dif- ference in pay is not sufficient to provide ' d i for a d A to attend high Ichool for another year, thereby incurring the ex- pen of attending that high school and sacrificing for a year the emolument by employment even in the teaching profession. "To induce young men and young women to qualify themsclve. bet- tor for the profession they wish to follow. a higher differential in ni- ary scales must be provided for those who are wining to undergo the expense and sacrifice the time necessary to qualify themselves getter for the work they intend to o.

WORKING CONDITIONS ”Thirdly, we know that working conditions are often unsatisfactory, especially in the rural areas. Class- rooms. not to mention the diffi- culty of finding living accom- modations. are often unattractive and sometimes inadequate. The teacher's class load in often too heavy. especially in the upper grades. atrzd the ayeragn work day.

a .. class preparation and assignment review. is too long. We therefore note with satisfaction all the efforts that have been made by the De- partment of Education to remedy those conditions by the provision of either new or remodelled class- rooms in the rural areas of our province. Many school districts have already taken advantage of the government assistance that is available for such purposes.

"We commend eve effort by the Department of ucatloa to remedy any condition which im- pairs the officlency of the teacher and consequently impedes the pro- gress of the pupil. We would rec- ommend a program of education

for parents and rate of the be various school distrrtz”:vho'be-

liove that theyarcnotinaptr Iition to afford better educational faculties. Unless people in these districts are roused from their apathy it in not possible the Government. no mattc great its anxion or how gunrous its assistance. to main any worth- while contribution towards better teaching or studying facilities.

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drag. and reserpine and other do-l rlvativu of rauwolfin. the Indian snake:-out plant. Proper dosage in important.

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trlsta rellrd tran-i quilliscrs as a fad and maintain equal results are achieved wheat mental hospitals are given enougb' staff and money to do intensive psychotherapy for most or all their patients. I How effective tranquililzera will be in kec ing former patients out of hospita s cannot yet be said. Of every three patient: discharged. one has to return later. There are some signs. but no proof yet. that tranquillizers will reduce the re- lapse rate. BRING RELIEF An expanding list of tranquil- lizcrs is being used in general

milder in action than chlorproma-, sins and reserpine. They are

many people with neuroses. which often start with unhappiness and sense of failure. They can work fine to relieve tension. anxiety. in- somnia and other emotion - bred conditions.

But some doctors are concerned that tranquillizers can or are be- ing ovcr-useti for garden-variety problems of living. to counter worry over bills. homeslckness. job interviews and ordinary stress. Abuse could undermine in- itiative. desire to work, the keen- ness needed to live in this modern world. i luding dodging autos.

A great significance of tranquil- llzers is that they are chemicals which do affect the human mind. They are one sign pointing to a biochemical link or even cause he- hind mental disorders.

school curriculum. from out point of view the senior high school course of studio is generally sat- isfactory. At ths point we can- not help but express admiration and commendation for the superior work done by the Department of Education in regard to Senior High School curriculum. Unfortunately. however. we feel that in the pri- mary grades insufficient emphasis is placed upon such basic skills as reading. writing. spelling and elements y grammar. Undoubted- ly this results from our local situ- ation in which teachers are con- strained to handle too many pu- plla and too many classes and un- able to carry out the program pro- vided for them. This results in in- adequately prepared students un- dertaking an adequate senior high- achool curriculum.

"These important problems - concerning curriculum and con- tent of courses are. of course. more universal than local: there- fore. we shall offer no further com- ments on them at this time.

TEACHER TRAINING

"Finally. a word concerning the. Teacher-Training Program at st.' Dunstan'I. Every university must- bn interested in educational sf-l fairs beyond its own walls. Over the years St. Dunstan's bu striven in accordance with its means to provide not only the best educa- tion , '” to its i J i but the best service possible to our community. our province. and our country. Economic return could never be a consideration in any program of expansion whether in giacllitics or academic opportuni-

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"Certainly we have not been un- aware of the problem of teacher. recruitment in Prince Edward Is- land. nor have we failed to note without considerably misgivings the number of our high school students. undergraduates. and graduates. who were being employed as ten- chers in our province. St. Dunstan's had an obligation to these young men and women, an obligation to! fit them better for work they were going to do. The evidences of pub-.

co which became more than usually pronounced within the last your reminded us also of our obligations to our province and to the homes froth which our future students would come.

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operation in nearly all Maritime universities. ”

the situation in Prince Edward bland and in an effort to provide.

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,Iotouiy tr tnah btteach-' ed working condition will -0- on of mgr! '....r.”...iE'...'.i profes-.

training. ffered i lood to the '. cent of Educa-

t in solving the NI lftultloil lid W and oven enhance the of our teaching profes- sion. A course in Educational Psy- bning given during the additional

credited with bringing relief tot

program of teach -training i

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Mayor Herbert 5. Matthews of

man"! 9'”u"' most ”' um" Alberton is shown above (left) pre-

senting the Matthews curling tro-

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-;..ss . CURLING phy to Mr. Erskine Campbell, skip

of the victorious rink in an eleven rink month-long playoff schedule

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for the trophy recently completed at the Aiberton Curling Rink. per- sonnel of the Campbell rink are

(left to right): Erskine Campbell, George Gibson, Brandford Shaw. Carter Vaniderstine.

Photo by F. Weeks.

KENSINGTON

Mr. Reginald Miiler,- accomp- -anied by Mr. Leo Biandford of

was a visitor to Baltic on March nth.

On Sunday morning the service in the Princetown United Church, Malpcque. was conducted by Mr.

L MISCOUCHE

On Thursday evening. February 3. the monthly meeting of the Mi sub-division of the Cat-

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Sackville, N.B. were guests. of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Riley.

Her many friends will be pleas- ed to learn Mrs. Bernard Shields of Malpeque is making a rapid re- covery. She has been a patient in the Chariottr town Hospital for the past three weeks.

i Mr. Fred Bcaristo spent a few days recently in Borden and Char-

y lottctown. ,

4 His many friends will be pleas- ed to know Mr. James Bearisto, Baltic. is making such a rapid re-

jcovery following a mlsfortunate accident which occured to him while piling up baled hay. He fell causing injury to his back.

Mrs. James Champion. Baltic, has been spending a few days in Kensington.

Miss Sandra Jardlne. Freetown. had as her vcek end guest her friend. Miss Marjorie McArthur, Kensington.

Her many friends in this vicin- ity will be pleased to learn Miss Shirley Green is much better and all trust she will soon be able to resume her studies at P.W.C. a- gain.

Rev. E. H. Bean. Kenslngtuu,

O'Leury Concert Is Very Popular

A very nico,concert was held in the 0'Leary Community Hall on March 12th. This was put on by the different Ladies Aid's of the 0'leary Hospital. The first on the program was a song by Mr. Rae- ford Loclre entitled "Under the Old Umbrella." Next was I dia- logue by members of the commun- ity of Milbum; reading by Mrs. Russel Larld of Cascumpec; Solo by Mr. Charles Cnseley of Brae; Dialogu by members of the Mil- burn district; reading by Mrs. E. Jelley and Mr. Donald MacKen- zie of Unlonvale, entitled Mr. and Mrs. Warbington: Mrs. Jelley was the gentleman in the case.

Dialogue by Mrs. Lillian And- rews and Mrs. Sterling Ellis, and Mr. Leslie Hardy of Unionvnle. Quartette by Bnzel Reilly. Peter Lagere. Dannie and Howard 0'- an of Cape W ofllollar; elnsltur- mental music by Mr. Kenneth Waite and son Blair, of 0'Leary: trio by Messrs. Randall Boater. Tommie Bsrwise. and Lloyd Sil- iiker. Mt. Royal.

Recitation by Gerald Hardy, dust by Misses. Irma and Haul Hardy. Rosc.-bank.. "Red River Valley": duet. Cynthia and Sandra Maclss of Dumblane. quartntte by Irma, Joan. June and Joyce Gallant. Bloomfield.

solo. Frankie Maearogor. Bur- ton, "Mother's Love is a Blessing". duet. by Nadine and Cheryl Rogers of Burton: stop dancing by Mr. Hughln MacGregor. 0'Leary; rec- itation by Mr. Frank Hardy of Rose bank.Closod with tho singing of the Qua. Candy was sold during the

lintarmiosion. Baskets were sold at

atthn concert was ., honnoonwednesdnvnllhtnlso.

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CIAPAUD RINK tonight at 3:30

OBAPAUD vs. TYRON

3rd game Frank Myers Final

this after 50c and 250-J-No refund

ssolous rum: IQHIT (TUESDAY)

"3" M.A.H.A. IIIIIOWN BOYALS , VI.

WE PIINCI ALL CRAIG

IfAllltdnwlrrtrophy will h prssulvd after the n

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Fourth game Intermediate i

'r' lliilier. i i ” Mr. Lex Blnndford. Mr. Blandford is a student at Mount Allison Univer- sity. His home is in Australia.

Mrs. Harry Wall, accompanied by her infant daughter Sylvia Mae. have returned to their home in Baltic from the Prince County Hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Jami- son . accompanied by dreir three children, Paul, Myrona and Sus- anna. left on Sunday, March Ioth, for their home in Hartford Conn., after spending a most enjoyable holiday in Kensington. the guest of Mrs. Jamison's sister. Mrs. Keir Clark, and in Summerside, the guest of Mr. Jamieson's moth- er, Mrs. John Taylor. Mrs. Jamie- son's mother. Mrs. Winifred Ram- say accompanied them back to Hartford.

Mr. Keir Crater entertained the members of Baltic Women's institute at their March meeting on Tuesday evening with the presi- dent, Mrs. Bruce Croxier presid- lng. Affter the regular routine of business a social hour followed.

Mrs. James Cousins returned to her home in Baltic from a plea- sant visit with her daughter. Mrs. Hubert Caseiing and family, Spring Valley.

The funeral of the late Dr. Pearl Hopgood was held on Wednesday afternoon from the Princelown United Church with Rev. Alex- ander McKay of Kensington con- ducting the services. The hymns sung were "The Lords My Shep

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holic Women's League was held in one of the convent classrooms. Mrs. Phil H. DesRoches pr '” ” On Thursday and Wednes day evening February 26 and 27. the pupils of Grades 10. 11. 12. of Marian A ” . prese t d a Variety Concery in the Parish Hall. This concert was under the direction of the Sisters. Grade lo presented the play "The Dummy" Must Talk". Grade l2-"Camou- flage". Specialities consisted of vocal and piano selections. danc- ing. and several skids. There was a sale of candy during intermis- sion. The hall was filled to capac- ity with parents and friends of pupils.

Mona Gallant R.N.. and June Gallant. student nurse at the Char- lottetown Hospital. were recent visitors to their home in Mis- couche.

Mr. and Mrs. Harris Johnston. and daughter. Janet Anne recent- ly spent some time in Miscouche.

herd" and "lead kindly Light." The psll barers were Messrs Donnie Beairsto. Wilton Ramsay, Bruce MacNutt, William H. Burns. Ray Woodside and Edison Rayner. Interment was in the Peoples Cemetry. Mnlpequc.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Clark enter- tained the members of the Kerr- sington Farm Forum on Monday evening, March II, at their regu- lar meeting with a good attend- .ance present. C

guest of Mrs. Johnson's parents. Mr. and Mrs. George Veno.

On Friday. March 8, some of the parents of the pupils of Marian Academy visited the different classrooms during Education Week. there were Art ompletions for the lower grades. and competitions in composition for grades 7 to 12. The parents presented the prizes to the winners that afternoon.

Friends of Mrs. Albert Jeoffery of Miscouche will be glad to learn that she has returned to her home. after having spent the past sever- al weeks in the Charlottetown Hospital, receiving treatment for a broken ankle.

Sympathy is extended to Rev. Martin Monoghan D.D., of Mis- couche. on the death of his broth- er. James H. Monoglran who rc- centiy passed away in West Rox- bury. Mass. His wife had pre- deceased him iess than two weeks before. Funeral was held on Fri- day. March 8, in West Roxbury.

On Tuesday March 12. the Mis- couche Home and School Assoc-; ialion held their monthly meeting in the Auditorium. Mr. Jerry Ric-' hard presided. The highlight of this meeting was a debate between Grade 12 pupils. The resolution was: Resolved that "' has been of more benefit to mankind than Literature. On the affirmat- ive were : Peter Steele. Justin McNeill. Leonard Praugbt. Up- holding the negnlivc. were: Pat- ricia Polrer. Rosalie DesRoches. Elnyne Gallant. The affirmative were victorious. BV

ANCIFNT FORESTS

Almost half of British HOBdlIfIa in Central America in covered by

'Poeatlay.AMnr. 19. 1”?

Given recnmi reading in the Legislature yesterday was an acty to amed an act to incorpor- ate the Town of Surnmersidn. The bill was ID0l'I80I'rd by Mor- ley M. Bell. Liberal. Fifth Prince.

A clause resulting in consider- able discussion by the members was that dealing with an amend- ment to allow the city to make it man-datory for residents living in areas where water and sew- age is available to instau running water and flush toilets.

Mr. C.C. Baker wondered whe-

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On Saturday Mr. Paul Gaudin of Alberton quietly celebrated his 88th birthday. He received many cards and gifts and a number of friends called to extend best wish- es. Duritrg the day ire received long distance telephone calls from his daughter, Annie, in Boston an from his granddaughter, Elaine McAlduff, in Halifax.

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S'side Incorporation Act is Amended In House Yesterday

necessary hardubrfdp on thou who could not affo such accoun- dation.

Mr. Bell said it had never been

the policy of the corporation to impose hardships on iu citisenn except in cases where the lellefll welfare of the Town were threat- cued. Dr. L.G. Dewar said the amend- ment was not clearly designated by number. He claimed there was no need for the town to ask for authority since the power had al- ready been granted them through their right to pass by-laws.

Mr. Bell said the amendment be- ing sought was not covered by exlsiting legislation and it was for this reason the bill was being brought before the House.

Premier Matheson suggested that

the promoter advise the Town recorder to get the act in , shape before thc next session

of the House. He said the Ari us it now read: its; an rrrvrtutton to lawsuits.

SIIMMERSIDE TODAY (TUES.) 3:30-7:15-9:15 In Superscope "Great Day in the Morning"

Starring: Robert Stack. Virginia Mayo and Ruth Roman.

Photo by F. Weeks.

REGENT

TONIGHT 7:15-9:10 WED. 8:30-7:15-9:10

V forests of great antiquity.