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_ CBARLOTTETOWN, MONDAY, rum 1o. m?

The Butter Shorteso

The total supply of butter in April-creom- ery, dairy and whey-represented by stool; of the beginning, plus April production, amount to approximately 31,750,000 pounds, according to the Dominion Bureau of Statistics. This W05 '1 decline of about_9.25ll'.°°° P°""‘l5 "Pm _Ap":l' i947. This situation arises from a decline in t e current make and smaller stock resort/ES-

The domestic disappearance of all butt“ reflected the acute sh0ll09¢$ ill“ d°Y°l°Ped ing March. The disappearance was 26,250, pounds in April as compared with 29.5°°.°°ll <1 year ago and 27,750,000 pounds in the preceding month. ln pounds per capita, the April disdl)‘ pearance was 2.05 compared with 2.i6 pounds in March and 2.34 pounds in the some month last

car. _ _ y These figures are a reminder of the warni_ng issued by the president of the National Dairy Coiincil,_ to the effect that unless action is taken soon the Spring of i949 will see the greatest but- ter shortage in Canada's history. Three sugges- tions are put forward in his statement-that the Government explore the chances of arranging for substantial imports of butter, that returns to producers be made more attractive in relation to prices of other dairy products, and that exports of dairy products, mostl-y cheese, be limited to surplus over domestic requirements. _

To consumers, who already consider they ore paying a sufficiently high price for buttei’. ° price which should make the farmer anxious to produce, the statement that butter production should be made more attractive in relation l0 returns from other dairy products may not make sense. In cold figures, however, as thIe Dairy Coun- cil points out, it does. At today: price for churning cream and taking into account the value of skim milk to be fed to stock on the farm, the dairy farmer gets considerably less for the milk going into a pound of butter than he would for the some quantity of milk hauled ta a dairy forjluid sale. All other. uses for milk p_ay better than does butter. With a falling milk supply, and after nearly ten years of strict Gov- ernment control and regimentation of the dairy industry, one does not have to dig for to find

the cause of any butter shortage.

lire We indifferent?

Prince Edward lsland is one of five Provinces which presumably has not condescended to re- iply to a communication from the Dominion Gov- ernment respecting the teaching of the purposes and principles, the structure and activities of the United Nations, in schools and institutes of higher learning.

lt appears that the UN General Assembly passed a resolution last Fall requesting every member state to take such action. Canada ab- stained in the first voting on this resolution be- cause, said her delegate, education was a pro- vincial matter. But on the second and final vote Canada supported the move. The Dominion Gov- ernment at once conveyed the UN resolution to the Provinces, telling them that Canada was bound by the resolution to report by June on fwhat steps had been taken. Four have reported back to Ottawa, five remain silent.

ln Nova Scotia all classrooms ‘have been ifurnished with a chart outlining the structure of lUN and special instruction in UN affairs is given in a number of classes. Ontario has not embrac- ed the classroom chart idea but" instruction seems to have gone further and into more classes. Three textbooks have been revised to include UN and particularly, in history and modern history are students given a fairly thorough under- standing of the subject. ln Manitoba senior high school students will study UN intensively, not as a separate subject but in the broad pro- gram of social studies which includeshistory, geography and social and economic problems. All grades will receive some instruction in UN and "the promctionof internatinal co-operation and goodwill will be stressed." Saskatchewan has ar- ranged for publication cf a booklet on the struc- ture of UN. Attention will be concentrated on the higher grades.

The Dominion Government's report to UN does not mention any other Provinces. lt is hoped, adds the Ottawa Journal, that the fact ‘they have not reported indicates only a delay in getting the work begun and not a decision against participating. There is much to be said ‘for teaching coming generations of this most ‘recent attempt at international order and peace.

illd Tower Tradition

One of the old colourful traditions of the Towor of London is the ceremony of tha Beating of the Bounds. A BBC reporter, Roland Fox, who attended it described it as of considerable imoo. once in the Middle Ages when the bound- ‘ares sf a parish or any other area hod to be in m rized because there were no maps. "So t" hays of the district used to have to per- iii ‘VHGTD round the boundaries once a year with their elders, local officials and dignitaries, and certain landmarks on the boundaries hod to be impressed on their memories for all time," he said. "lt was usually done by tapping or beat- Iing on the landmarks with long white canes, but_ sometimes even more vigorous steps were taken to impress them on the boys‘ memories-some- times the boys themselves were beaten or duck-

ad, or stood on the head." Fox followed the pro- , cassion as it wound round tha boundary stones

or the Tower, and watched tl_ie pgaoadiira at

choirboys in their white and red surplices would set about beating the boundary stone with their long.whita willow cones. At least this time the boys were on the handle and of the cane!"

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According to the Premier, one half of the political world does not know how the other half gets away with it.

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lt makes one think of snow, frost, and other hazards hearing about preparations for reefer cars this early in summer.

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The First Woman's Rig-hts Convention was held in London this date i848.‘ Centenary being celebrated in England.

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Now it is Alberta's turn to go ta the elec- torate—but not till after the Liberal convention when it will be known who the new Liberal Leader is to be. '

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The Royal Commission's report on the Can- adian spy trial has sold 4,ill copies in Britain. it is stated in a parliamentary report. They are more spy-minded than ever these days of world crisis.

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Some Americans continue to_ enter this country with a revolver as part of their equip- ment. lt seems hard to convince them that in this country side arms are simply not worn.

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The Lakes shipping strike_remains to be settled. Unfortunately, unlike the railway dis- pute, the parties do not seem to be trying to reach a wage agreement but are rather out to do as much damage to one another as possible.

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The Zionist group in New York who want to boycott British goods are showing strange grati- tude for the years in which Britain protected Jew- ish settlers from the Arabs and enabled Pales- tine to advance from backwardness to pros- perous modern development.

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Matthew Flinders, English hydrographer and discoverer, d-ied this date i814. Surveyed the greater part of the Australian Coast, discovering ‘Bass Straits; on returning from a second explora- tion in i804, was wrecked, and imprisoned at Mauritius for six years, arriving back in Eng- land in i810.

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pClassic Greek and classic American do not coincide. A Greek scholar, visiting a women's college in the United States, was asked whether he would do the institution the compliment of translating their college motto into Greek. He agreed, and asked what the motto was. lt was placed before him, and he read the words: "Pep without purpose is piffle." I I I I Marriage rlsks may occur earlier to some than to others. At the instant that Mr. Parcat Brunino and' his bride said "l do," in the town hall in Borjo on the French island of Corsica in the Mediterranean, the floor gave way. Bride and bridegroom, mayor and witnesses, were plung- ed into the cellar i5 feet below. lt is not re- corded what they said when they recovered from the shock.

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Four years ago, on July 20, i944, a num- ber of German officers-some of them retired Generals-and a few highly placed civilians, muffed a clever and audacious attempt to assas- sinate Adolph Hitler and overthrow the German High Command. bomb, smuggled into a meeting between Hitler and his advisors, ex- ploded almost at the feet of the Nazi ruler, killing or injuring a number of those present. Hitler, miraculously, escaped with only minor injuries. in the lief that their plot had m. ceeded, the- rebels attempted to seize the War Ministry, the General Staff and the command of the Berlin garrison. Again, their well laid plans failed. Hitler lost no time. Chief suspects in high quarters were sized and executed, and steps were immediately taken to carry out a purge of the army. Hitler took to the airwaves to advise his followers of his safety. At the same time he announced a number of new op- pointments to replace the men ha had had exa- cuted or removed. This done, he again crawled into the shell which hod served to cloak his movements since the tide first turned against the Germans. __

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What with beauty parlouis, New Looks, etc., our women are beginning to re-assert themselves and abolish from their minds all thought of the Darby and Joan idea, so prevalent in "the songs of long ago." -Ara women too old at 70? This question was discussed and decided almost unani- mously at a meeting of 1,800 women in London, England. They were attending the annual con- ference at the Albert Hall of the women's section of tha British Legion. Miss Page-Cox, of Chas- ter, moved a resolution that officers of the sec- tion should retire from office ot 70, and not be eligible for ro-elaction. Before she had spoken a couple of santencas‘, delegates rushed to queue up at the microphone. A number of 70-year- olds took the platform. Said one: "Marry women of 70 are quite as efficient and sensible as some wo_inen of 50." She stamped off the platform to deafening applause. There was still a queue of more than a dozen waiting at the microphone when the resolution was put to the vote. It was lost by an overwhelming majority. Governments and Railway directors who set more man adrift at 65 should please note this independent spirit of our batter haivao. »

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autos but tourists shill have a good chance of breaking an um imloid- ing road mnpa. — Saskatoon 5b!!- Phoenix.

In this day and age. alacka would seem to be about. as decent. a cov- ering for s woman as could be de- vised. 'I‘rue. occasionally too plump a gsl squeezes into too slim a Pair. but. even then the result is more ridiculous than improper. - IA- monton JourneL

"I vua drunk and I didn't know what I was dolng." sold u Wind- sor mun in asking leniclw! We‘ ferday after pleading guilty to ob- structing the police. But. he must have known ahead of time irvhui. over-indulgence would do for nun A 10-day stretch in jail, during which he will have no beer t: drink. will give hlm further time to figure out. that. the best. thing for one who can't. liandlo his liquor ls to leave lt alone. Quite properly. the court. paid no need to his plea. that. he might. 105B n-S job if he went to jail. A fine would simply be construed in certain ch- cles e ‘fee paid for the privilege of obstructing and abusing the police, — Windsor Star.

The motorist wua irate. Ho had s reason to be. even if it. wasn't a good reason. I-le tied been fined $5 for falling to come to s full stop at the red bllnker light. Whilc he was paying the fine. his wife was out. chceklng the traffic o’. the some intersection. The resuit. of her survey was that. out. of l0) cars not. one cisme=to ii coniPlBl-fi stop. Depslte the report. the court kept the $5. What. the motorist really was sore at. what getting caught whlle others escaped. It's the time-honored American idea. of “If the other guy can get sway with to. why can't I7", Naturally many more traffic violators escape detection than ere caught. 'l'1".e police can't. see them all-Buffalo Courier-Express.

All future conferences of the British Legion (Scotland) wi.1 feature the community singing of the chorus. "Old Soldiers Neve. Die." A Klngussle resolution to this effect. was carried by 198 votes to 1'10 st the annual conference cf the Legion at Duncan under the chairmanship of Major-General Si: James Syme Drew. strong apps...- tion to the proposal was expressed by Captain P. H. Learmqnfli. Hel- ensburgh, who said that. they mlgnt as well sing “All the Nice Glris Love a Sailor” for the Navy. and another airy-fairy ditty for the RAF. Rev. J, R. Colqulioun. A11‘. supported the resolution on the ground that it would be a fir.e tribute to General Slr Ian Berni.- ton. who hod gone from their midst but. not, from their memory. —Eu- inburgh Scotsman.

Comforting ft. la to nah that on institution so essentially Canadian end so famous as the little filh known ss the goldeye. hlodon nio- soides (Rafinesque). has returned after o. disquieting absence. Once known as the Winnipeg goldeya. taken principally and. in BIN-Y numbers from Lake Winnipeg. this fish. whose name and. flesh OilJD were on the lips of gourmets sell over the world. is now being caught. in Lake Claire in Wood Buffalo National Pork. Alberta. Ro- souroes Minister MscKinnon rev poi-ta that up to 2.500 pounds of goldeyes are being taken from Lake Claire daily. He points out that fishing is being conducted. mostly by Indians, under the watchful eyes of Federal Fisherles- Department. officials. This is well. for the asset is too valuable to be exploited to the vanishing point. -— Manifold Gareote,

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According to a aurvey made by s. life insurance company, the awr- age head of a faintly has no desire to quit working even at the age of retirement. Two out. of every three sold a rocking chair on the front. porch held no lure for. them. An- other group said they might. t-ike things s bit. easier if financially secure. Nearly ell those who plan need to retire said they would take up some non-productive activity. such as church and social work. Bio aizvey revealed a peculiar twist in the attitude toward re- tirement. Those under 40 years of age said they planned to quit. when financially secure. Few over that ego favored retirement It. seems the longer people work the more they like it. Father may be getting along in years. but. he isn't ready to quit. He still wants to have a part in the affairs around him. And that's the wsy it should be.- Cnlgisry Alberton.

Under Soviet regulations for the behavior of their seamen in foreign ports. Russian sailors must observe much the same sbanderd» ofcon- duct. as rind-Victorian young lsd- ies. even to being chaperoried when my leave ship. A recent article in the Baltic Review. published in Stockholm. Sweden, afatoa that the crews of Russian vessels in for- eign ports are placed under the most rigid restrictions. They may leave ship only in groups of no‘ less than three. including a oxen.- ure of the "politruk". or ship's pol- itical leader. who keeps on eye on them and reports any infringe- menu of the rules. Crews ere for- bidden to enter a bar or take a drink in foreign ports. Abova’ all. they must. not. talk with strangers. or read or buy foreign msguincl or newspapers, nor can they reply

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WEST PRINCE FREIGHT BATES

81r~The people of West Prince "Ii-Billy oPPPeoiaoe the mes-sage of empathy expressed by the Plonee. ln the editorials of July 16th. con- cerning the West Point Ferry.

Efiuessioqs of sympathy are us- ually given to the bereaved in the ciise of death. so we think ahis Sympathy is s little premature as we are for from dead when it concerns the West Point Ferry ser-

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As far as a false premise. we did not have it. but the Editor of the Pioneer cerfalnly hod. His ln- formation was very unrelii-iliie when he published the account of the statement regarding Freight Rates. To get the real truth of the mat/tor he should have been at the meeting to get the information first hand as heresay evidence can be veryymfsleedlng.

There was absolutely no refer ence made to point. to point. freight‘ charges on-P.E.I. The reference was to long haul freight. to points outside the Province.

These statements were and are correct and can be prcven to the most doubtful. that by the zcrilrig system the East and West. ends of the Province pay more than the Central section and for further in- formation apply to the Transpor- tation Branch a! the Maritime Board of 'l‘r_ade.

Therefore under such conditions if the Editor would like t.o keep the confidence of the readers he should look lrito this matter and in s subsequent editorial correct the ini- pression which he gave on July 15th.

I sin. Slr. ebc. A RESIDENT OF WEST PRINCE. O'Lcary. July 16.

The editorial to which objection is taken appeared as follows 1n ‘Inc Pioneer:

“In some way or other is false premise has found its way into the array of arguments supporting the people of West. Prince in their fight for better transportation f4- clllties ln their district. Ii’. has becri stated by one of the lenders book- ing the West. Polnt-Buctouche ferry project that freight rates are higher. per mile. on the railway west. of Summerside than it ls from Summerside to Charlottetown, The reason advanced for this is that when the western part. of the ls- land had the old narrow-gauge roilrwiiy. goods hurl to be unloaded from the standard-gauge cars and reloaded. so that a higher rate had to be charged. According to the claims of this gentleman, the rates had not. been adjusted when the stnndard-guueg was installed eil over the Island.

J. Watson MscNuught. when confronted with this stale- ment. at the annual meeting of the West Prince Liberal Association i:. Olieury on Thursday, July 8th. said that. according to hi-s know- leibe of freight. rates on Prince Edward Island. the rates were uiii- form throughout the Island. Since then the matter has been taken up with the railway authorities and it has been learned that. Mr. Mac- Naught was correct. There is no difference in the scale of freight‘ rates on any part. of the Island.

"We sympathize with the peopl: of West Prince in their struggle tor better transportation faculties. We think they have a strong case. and one which in the course of time cannot fall to gain favor with the powers that be and bring them the the ferry service which is indispu- tably their right. In the meantime cure should be token that in the moi-shelling of their arguments they present only statements which have been carefully verified and are known to be correct. Nothing weakens a case more than its oe- ing supported by inaccurate evi- dence."

Belgrade And Berlin

(London Spectator)

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"The intention to drive the three Western Powers from Berlin-hiss been plain for months. How fer Russia is prepared to go in execu- tion of that intention she herself hail probably not decided. All fill indications suggest that she is not deliberately contemplating war, but. the danger of her actions pre- pipibnflnfl s clash at. any moment. is undeniably grave. As to the rights and the wrongs of the pres- ent situation there is no roam for a shadow of doubt. “There is no single point. in t.lie contest be- tween Russia. and the Western Powers in which she hiss been in the right. and they in the wrong. She hiss made common action in Germany impossible by violating that. basic article In the Potsdam agreement which provided that. the country should be treated na a single economic unit. no well n that. other which laid it. down that current production should be used in the first instance to pity for necessary imports, not. for repara- tiona. a Aioocrding to m- Bevin. Russia has annexed from her own zoimproperty and material to the val of no lees than 1.000.000.4100 dollars. As for the position of the Western Powers in Berlin. their responsibility for feeding the pop- ulation in their sectors. the pro- vision foi- unimpeded transit to Berlin by rail, road. air and vrster -all that is set out with perfect clarity in documents signed by the Russians at. different autos in 1H4, 1M5 and 1948 after d lam in which full agreement. wsa reached. In everything we are doing in Ber- lin we have right on our side. In evorythi Russia ia doing she ll lawn iii the wince. *

the nether light When yellow dusk and golden dawn are all but vicoorfoua

In the hour of that. winning to born the new dlsns‘ i

Then freshly sown are dragon's teeth of winter's dark;

Iii-om 8t. John's shining fires titie pheonix dent/h arises

And the dread dog Cerberus starts ‘softly to bark.