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Nol To Our Credit

The existence of racial discrim- ination at any of our Island summer resorts is not something we w ant to discuss from the rooftops. But there is no point in shutting our eyes to the implications of the in- cident which occurred last week, and to the report that such discrim- ination is “general throughout the North Shore and extends not only to Negroes but also to Jewish and French Canadian families." It is hard to credit this report, but it comes from an informed source.

We like to think, in this Cradle of Confederation. that we are as free from prejudices of this kind as any part of the continent. But this is an idle boast when we fall back on the excuse of having to cater to the prejudices of others. The few tour- ists who expect us to toady to them in this matter are asking too much. We value their patronage, but not at the expense of humiliating other people just as good as themselves.

A malignant growth of this kind flourishes best in an atmosphere of secrecy. It cannot stand the spot-

‘light; and perhaps enough has been

said. in our news columns. to ensure against its taking root here and per- petuating itself to our shame and detriment. However, it is reassur- ing to note the statement by the secretary of the Tourist Associa- tion that the subject will likely get an airing at the organization’s next annual meeting. in late September or October.

If the Association can do its own housecleaning there should be no need of enacting legislation pro- hibiting racial discrimination by inn- keepers or :my other group in this Province. Otherwise. some such action will have to be taken if we expect to move into our centennial year with a clean record.

Should Be Considered

With the opening of the pre-con- ference phase of the Commonwealth Prime Ministers‘ meeting in Lon- don, speculationis rife as to whether the Canadian, Australian and New Zealand representatives are going to “gang up" on Britain over the Common Market issue. Most; obser- vers are inclined to discount this possibility, and we trust that they are right.

It is thought that Mr. Diefen- baker, when he arrives later in the week, will make separate calls on the Australian and New Zealand premiers, and that the three leaders may then hold a “little summit" meeting, if they feel it necessary. But the fact that President Nkrumah of Ghana will not attend. the conference is regarded as diminishing the possibility of vio- lent opposition to British entry into Europe.

What the ministers should be worrying about is the prospect of Britain failing in this endeavor to poke advantage of the adjacent.

fibundant markets of Eumpe. In

that case it will certainly seek larg-

Qeroutleta for its goods from Com- . M,;§spnwaalth.rnatlona like Canada. Are

.g.

u we are.

‘prepared for such a contingency? its not the slightest indication

. The Commonwealth's Imports Brl sin. as 1 percentage of ’ "f be ‘ ,'.nm been steadily falling

jmgagm tapes. New barriers to ll! textile tan-

tne same purpose, than by drastic shipping barriers, then by a devalued currency and finally by a general tariff increase.

In any case the Commonwealth markets, even if fully opened to Britain, would not'be sufficient for its needs. A further consequence of failure at Brussels would be the straining of relations between the Commonwealth and the United States and the scuttling of President Kennedy's concept of a rich trans- atlantic trading community based on a unified Europe, including Britain.

The strain would become still more dangerous if the Common- wealth attempted to expand its pref- erential tariffs at the expense of American tratie—the declared in- tention of British anti-Europeans. If these people finally succeed in frustrating Britain's negotiations with the European Six, as they threaten to do, what happens to the Commonwealth then? A question, this, to whichlthe Prime Ministers could well give sober thought in their London deliberations.

Unnecessary Concern

One of Mr. Diefenbaker’s recently announced appointments was that of Mr. A. DeB. McPhillips, Conservative MP for Victoria, as parliamentary secretary to our Hon. J. Angus Mac- Lean, Minister of Fisheries. Geogra- phically, concedes the Winnipeg Free Press, this appointment is sound. The minister himself comes from Prince Edward Island, and with the Atlan- tic fisheries thus looked after, it was natural to appoint a B.C. man as par- liamentary secretary, to ensure that the Pacific fisheries would not be overlooked.

Our Winnipeg Liberal contempor- ary, however, has some political res- ervations on this point. “Mr. Mo- Phillips’ best remembered contribu- tion to the public life of this coun- try,” it recalls, “was the furore he started in 1957 when he declared that many senior federal civil servants. deputy ministers in particular, were Liberal partisars dedicated to wreck- ing th e Diefenbaker government. Since then Mr. McPhillips wisely has confined most of his remarks in Par-

liament to matters relating directly

to his own riding and province.",

That’s all the Free Press has in its dossier against Mr. MacLean’s new parliamentary aide. It isn't much, but it makes the most of it. “One hopes,” it says darkly, “that he will not go out of his way to find Liberal partisans in the lobster traps. and that he will realize that anything fishy he may smell more likely comes from natural than from political causes.”

We may be sure that the minis- ter, who has a reputation for known- ing something about lobster traps, will see that his secretary doesn’t‘ waste his time looking for Liberal partisans in this quarter. He has succeeded so far in running his de- partment without falling foul of them or of having to complain at any time that he wasn't getting fullest support from his subordinates. If Mr. McPhillips has other ideas, we predict that his tenure in his new office under Mr. MacLean will be short.

EDITORIAL NOTES

It is reported that Sir Winston Churchill is restive not only to get back to his holiday in the south of France, but to get back to his paint- ing too. That is good news. Sir Winston wrote in 1948, under the tremendous burdens he was then carrying, that “if it wasn't for painting I couldn't live: I couldn't bear the strain of things." Even in his years of old age and retire- ment. this enthusiasm persists. He still loves the bright colors: they will keep him company to the end.

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A few hundred yards off the ancient Roman road from Jerusalem to Nazareth, at Ramallah in Jor- dun, an important new landmark in the education of women in the Arab world will come into being this month. It is a pioneer vocational training centre for girls--the first to be opened anywhere in the Mid- dle East--by the United Nations Re lief and Works Agency, in co-oper- ation with Um-sco. It is part of stepped-up. long-range plans for rehabilitating some of the 1.800.000 Palestine refugees living in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and the Giza strip, regardless of where they may ul- timately llvs.

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TAKING THE WIND OUT OF HIS SAILS

OTTAWA REPORT by Patrick Nicholson Hees Launches New Trade Offensive

“Operation World Markets" is the challenging name given by Trade Minister George Hees to his comprehensive and meticu- lously planned assault on buy- ers‘ order books all over the world. Through “Operation World Markets,” whose details

he describes today, Trader Hees is seeking to open up doors in ev- ery tariff wall to admit Cana- dian sellers.

While our newspapers are edi- torially criticising “The Indo- lent Canadian," and against the long-standing background of

PUBLIC

FORUM

MORE ON “TRAFFIC MESS"

Sir, —-Your editorial in Fri- day‘s issue, though not too clearly. indicated a slight sar- casm aimed at the City Council regarding their stand on th e prevaling traffic situation com- motion.

Certainly the letter appearing in your column signed “In Via Media" is worthy of muc h credit, since it gives such a is ironic and humourous punch right below the belt, well aimed and well delivered, just where it belongs. It is deserving of congratulations. '

This stir on traffic survey problr-ms, reports, and ensuing commolions have served to make the general public very aware of the intensity of the local "traffic mess". and all would lik e to see something done about it, some action tak- cn. and quickly. What good are “shelved suggestions." to the taxpayer, when we would like to see our money utilized for our own public safety?

The traffic expert's survey, reports and suggestions are the work of an expert in his field. not interested in financial and personal gains, but very safety conscious. and eager to do al he can to alleviate a major problem from which all citizens will benefit. Why cannot his suggestions be implemented. even if this has to be done in bits and pieces, until eventual- ly the job is finished? Must we go through the winter and spring with the same driving hazards, parking problems, and snow removal problems we had last winter?

9 continue to see everyone driving like a maniac to the scene of a fire. out of sheer curiosity, and block the way of the life and property-saw ing fire engines‘? Must we con- tlnuc to see some multl-colored. sour-.-d-up jalopy_ driven by some low - headed teen-ager-, screeching around corners on two wheels. driving over our cs-ildren. and endangering every- one in their path?

Is the City Council sitting back and waiting for som major disaster In car accident fatalities, city-block fires, or the killing of our children going to and from school. before they give us a proper Traffic Con-

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_trol- and Safety Program?

My nine-year-old son has to go cl-ear across a new school this year,—- he wants a bike to travel back and forth, which privilege I am forced to deny him because of the den- cers Involved. No truffle control for his protection. '

Everyone wants to know where the parking spaces for

. cars are available. I believe the ve

traflc expert made this clear In his reports. Just go out and loolrl The answers are

there.

I heartily agree with him on the subject of removing parked cars from _ lie buildings. where in rge crowds congregate. Another phase of the problem is: How are these places accessible to the handicapped people, who cannot part: can blocks away and walk the remainder of

offices, etc? We like to shop now and again tool

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Mannell personally while he was In our City to make his sue-

the entrances to pub- .

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vey and im-plimented his re- port. Since he was virtually “fired. tarred and feathered. and driven out of town", (as per his own jokingly-made state- ment). I do not believe I am he- traying any confidence when I say that as a public stenograph- er, I have worked ‘m. I have all the reports in detail, plus a few verbal statements as to the how‘s, why's, where's and wherefore's. Mr. Mannell is a very congenial fellow, most anxious to do a good job where it is needed so badly, and where there is ample opportun- ity, involving a minimum of ex- pense, only complete co-opera- tion and action.

All that remains for me to say now is to repeat a person- ally made statement by the ex- pert: “You are destroying one of the most beautiful cities in the Dominion of Canada by your indifference and your com- plete lack of coroperation." Also he has stated that. de- spite everything, disregarding the "raw deal" handed him. he is ready. waiting and willing to come back and do the job he was hi re d to do In the first place. if and when the City Council decides to take action and do something. The longer they wait, the worse the situa- tion becomes. Citizens are screaming for action, give it to em‘

I am, Sir, efci. lMRS.) ROSE SAVAGE 38 Lower Queen Street.

READEIUS QUERY

Sir. — Just recently, a young

man called at my home request- ing that I make a donation to the Wheel Chair fund through the R.C.A.I-‘. Association. After asking a few questions and with- out too much hesitation I said “Yes, I think it's a very good ldea." and gave the young man three dollars. . After this, he turned to me and asked, "Now, Sir, whic magazine would you care to have?" to which I replied, "1 don't want a magazine." He said. "Well we give everyone. who makes a donation, the choice of several magazines as nus, and I am sure you wouldn't mind getting Liberty, or some other magazine."

After thinking this over. Mr. Editor, this looks like a round- about way of selling magazines.

This young chap said e R.C.A.F. Assn. of Summerslde were sponsoring the idea and all money, collected, was go- ing into I fund to buy wheel chairs, etc. He also sold he was giving his time free to do this as it was a moat worthy cause. If he hadn't n‘.-‘entloned magazin- es. I wouldn't have become aus- plclous.

Now if the R.C.A.!'. Associa- tion is taking part In this. the President of the R.C.A.l". Asso- ciation should publish. a letter In this paper telling the public whether or not all of the money

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Have) or are these people. who solicit this find. commission salesman and only turn In (If any) a very small part’ of um money to the Ahociatton? In other words. how many cents out of ‘each dollar collected is ac- txeelyly cease to bus wheel cbairl.

I am, Sit. etc. A l'A1'fll!'UL READER Kettslngtol.

our industrial inferiority com- plex, Trader Hees has set out to demonstrate to Canadian ma- nufacturers that they are at least the equal of any other.

Thor-2 has never been 0 much trouble about selling the riches which Nature dumped in our backyard. or prolifcrates on our farms. But our manufactur- ing industries suffer from that defeatist shihholeth about “our domestic market is too small," coup wih the unquestioned andvserious handicap that the

reign owners of many of our plants don't permit them to compete in exports.

BUILDING OUR PRIDE

But from the very first day when. 22 months ago. Hon. George appointed Minister of Trade and Com- merce. he has been brusquely telling our manufacturers to get the lead out of their pants, and he has helpfully shown their salesmen where in the world to take their samples. In this. as I remarked earlier. "Trader Hees has done more to help Ca- nadian industry in 22 months than his 14 predecessors as Canadian Trade Minister did in the 68 years since our Trade Department was created."

And as proof of this daring as- sertion. I submit the record of salesmanship now being achiev- ed around the world by Cana- dian manufacturers. We are selling watches to the watch- makers of Switzerland: um- brellas to the British who have always worn an umbrella as a fifth limb: toys to the Japanese

who are themselves toy-makers i to the world. These improbable I achievements serve to show our I salesmen that "it can be done." The significance of “Opera- tion World Markets" is two-fold. Canada is included in t.hc world. and markets for Canadians have now been broadened beyond our own borders. These are two con- tinuing benefits which w en. dure in Canada long after Hon. eorge Hees has become a name on a tombstone. Manufac- turers are learning now. a n d will never forgét, that they can meet and beat the best the world in selected lines. So long as Canadian quality matches others, and the price is right. our salesmen can sell around the world. Mr. I-lees as- serts. And that Includes right here In Canada. where our manufacturcrs are being sav- agely outsold by even-Stephen competition such as from U. 5. plants just a few miles away

- across the border.

NEW FORWARD STEPS Following up his earlier mea- lures. such as Canada’: first :'Export Conference" and twelve ‘Provincial, Trade Conferences"

slons" leunching further valuable steps help our manufacturers. First will come the “Industrial Expansion Conference" here week; then the "World Markets Machinery and Equipment Buy- ing Mission" In March, a n d the "National Canadian samp- les show" In April. The mission will bring 200 top business executives and officials In leadln world countries to Canada. to visit our plants and see just what Canada makes

The samples show will bring more buyer

In any large department note. two promotions by the Trade Department together can- slttttte ills blues! actual world- wide martin ever gather-ad by

any meet and _ of III! manufactures-a. And now, for the first time. Canadian menu- I who to

- By Dr. Tbeodére R. Van Dellen VENEREAL d I s e a s e

Vigilance Neledecl In Overcoming Syphillis ‘Disease

ll back. The incidence was It I g h during World War II, as is al- ways the case during war tim- es. Thereafter, the rate began to drop. There were so few cases in the early 1950s, many clinics closed and physicians special- izing in the disease went into other fields. Complete eradica- tlon loomed as a possibility. , But the rate has Increased gradually since 1955. not only here but in other countries. In England. for example, increased immigration. perversions. and promisculty among the young are blamed. Our situation is somewhat the same but a defer- loratlon in morals is not always the cause. Most contagious Infections. in- cluding the venereal diseases, are kept under control through constant vigilance. The condi- tions return and the Incidence goes up when the bars go down and everyone becomes too com- placent or careless. Venereal disease control requires educa- tion, J;ase reporting, tracking down the source. and, above all, early diagnosis and treat- ment.

The stigmata associated with these infections have discourag- ed many victims from seek- ing early care. This is unfor- tunate because syphills and the others are easily cured when

treated during the initial stag- es. It is well to remember that

NOTES BY THE, WAY“

You may be en the right track but you'll get run over If you just stand tltere.—stratford Beacon-Herald.

Woman: "You're w e a r I n 3 your wedding ring on the wrong finger." Friend: “Yeah. I know. I married the man: man.—— Hamilton Spectator.

"I understand that these leftovers." said the husband tlently. "What I want to know Is. where am I when you serve the meals they come from?"- Wlndsor Star.

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Algerian Imbroglio

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wag The elephant’ never forget.

but we do not lend money to

ell/aphanta.— Brandon Sun.

The members of the family who get the most out of old age appear to be the grandchildren, -Winnipeg Tribune.

The bridegroom in a nervous condition, appealed to the clergyman in a loud whisper, at the close of the ceremony, “Is it klsstomary to cuss th e bride?" The clergyman replied, "Not yet, but soon."- Gan Reporter.

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Alan W Canadian Press staff Writer

not every discharge or open sore represents a venereal dis- ease. The physician must be equipped to make the neces- sary microscopic and blood studies for accurate diagnoses.

Furthermore. once it is made, full treatment must be given. Too little therapy may create a strain of drug resistant organ- isms and open the way for a long, drawn out series of treat- ments.

We must stress also the need for routine blood tests because a disorder such as syphilis may escape detection. Never hesi-

tate lo ask for atest when the possibility exists.

(Dr. Van Dellen will answer questions on medical topics ' stamped, self-addressed enve- lope accompanies request.)

BLOOD CLOTTING

J. C. writes: What kind of test is "prothrombln tlme de- termination"?