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Dental Health Issue

Appearing before the Royal Com- mission on Health Services last week, the Canadian Dental Associa- tion presented a brief which urged, among other things, that the prov- inces be encouraged to make w"ter fluoridation compulsory to combat the fear tactics being used by op- ponents of the scheme throughout Canada.

The Association described water fluoridation as the most effective, most -satisfactory and most inex- pensive method of reducing the in- eidence of dental caries, but point- ed out that less than 8 per cent of Canadians now benefit from this treatment. If a dental service plan at public expense were introduced, the cost to taxpayers as a result of each year’s delay in fluoridating water would be in the millions of dollars. The brief went on to sug- gest that provinces which make fluoridation compulsory should qual- ify for a federal grant of 50 per cent toward the cost of che operation. The province and munici- pality should split the remaining cos

Taking referendums on this question, it was pointed out, serves no legitimate democratic purpose. Why not? Because “proven scientif- ic statements are no match for un- warranted or groundless statements which verge on fear tactics.” This principle applies to public health policies in other fields, such as in- oculation, vaccination and water chlorination. In this case, moreover, there are certain groups who may be benefiting financially from their opposition to fluoridation. The As- sociation went on record as stating that this was undoubtedly the case, though it declined to discuss names.

This, we think, was a mistake. If the dental organization has con- erete information of this kind. it should not hesitate to place it before the public. Let it expose the whole racket. That would be one way of jarring the public out of its com- placency, and making it see where its true interests lie. We believe in fluoridation, wholeheartedly, on the authority of men for whose expert knowledge, experience and compet- ency in this field we have every re- spect ; but we are equally convinced that as the shock troops in this bat- tle they can’t go on fighting it with kid gloves.

Trouble In The Kootenays Few countries are as free from acts of terrorism and violence as is Canada, a fact which we can at- tribute in no small degree, over the years, to our sane laws and judi- |. cious enforcement of them by the RCMP and municipal police bodies. One trouble area that has proved an exception is in southern British Col- *) umbia, where a colony of Doukhobors ' settled half a century ago. Today there are some 20,000 descend- ants of these Russian emigrants in western Canada, and of these about 3,000 are estimated to belong to the fanatical Sons of Freedom, | whose recent activities have created | renewed demands for federal action / in suppressing them. The blowing up of a high tension « tower on Kootenay Lake, about | midway between Balfour and Kaslo _ in British Columbia, has had prov- | inee-wide repercussions. This w2s

' planned sabotage which has left ‘he

down; railway workers, smelter workers, miners, tugboat crewmen and men of other callings have been forced to suffer because of shut- downs.

These Sons of Freedom appear to be a law unto themselves. They have burned and bombed schoo!s and homes, railway bridges d power lines in most parts of the Boundary country and the West Kootenay area. They have openly defied the laws by parading in the nude, have been imprisoned, and have come out of prison more de- fiant than ever. It was hoped that the younger generation, born and brought up in this country, would be more amenable, but this has not been the case. They cling stubborn- ly to their intractable ways, and neither kindness nor severity on the part of the provincial author- ities has proved effective in dealing with them.

According to the Nanaimo Free Press, “time has run out on the patience of the people of the Koote- nays. They are demanding action. Curfew laws, sterilization, use of the military, all have been suggest- ed. Nelson, the capital city of the Kootenays, is seething. Some‘ “g must be done by the authorities. Mob rule could prevail if hysteria should gain the upper hand. Ottawa must step into the picture with greater authority than has been given the RCMP. They have done a fine job but there is a limit to their operations.”

The best solution would be to shiv these malcontents back to Russia, where they would get a taste of what strict discipline meant. But the Soviets don’t want them, and Can- ada must deal with them. If the situation is such as our Nanaimo contemporary sets forth, then the sooner Ottawa tackles the prob!em the better.

“ ped P: cai Defensive Drivers

There would be an entirely 1if- ferent picture in the matter of high- way accident records if all the drivers of motor vehicles were a? careful and as accident-free as the country’s “professional” drivers. This tribute comes from the Do- minion Automobile Association, and is backed up by impressive statis- tics. The association’s records show that to the thousands of professional drivers the old axiom “familiarity breeds contempt” has no place in their attitude behind the wheel. They also show that the longer the term of service as driver, the more careful the professional becomes.

This points up the value of ex- perience here, as in other lines of work. The professional driver today is a defensive driver, not an offen- sive one. He recognizes in the traf- fic pattern on the highway ahead and behind him the hazards, as- sesses them and thus anticipates a potential accident. He has learned from experience—or he wouldn’t hold his_job for long—that the way to avoid implication in a highway accident is to act before it can hap- pen.

Knowing the probable, even likely result of erratic vehicle hand- ling he doesn’t take anything for granted. And with few exceptions he is just as careful when behind the wheel of his own car as he is when he guides and controls the big, many-wheeled vehicles that bring him his living. That’s what the Automobile Association’s survey shows, and it’s a record to be proud of. And, of course, there’s nothing in the rule books to prevent the general public from emulating it. -

EDITORIAL NOTES Moscow has announced th: foreign recipients of Stalin am prizes can turn them in in exchange for Lenin prizes. What, no premium? Lene

A special exhibition hall is to be built in Israel to house the famous scrolls discovered in the Judean desert near the Dead Sea. It will be an underground structure of which the only part visible fro-n outside will be a dome surrounded by a lake. Among the scrolls dis- played there are the Manual of Dis- cipline, containing the laws of the Essenians, the first part of **- by -k of Habakkuk, and the two oldest known manuscripts of the Book of Isaiah. Other manuscripts to be housed in the hall include 15 letters written in the year 135 A.D. by Bar-Kochba, the last chief of the revolt against the Romans, which were discovered recently in desert caves.

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A STUDY IN HANDS

OTTAWA REPORT by

Patrick Nicholson

Microwave Communications Dispute

One of the most vigorous lob- bies I have ever seen on liament Hill has been prompt- ed by the decision of our two | big railroads to construct a mic- rowave communications link a- cross Canada.

On 12 March, Donald Gordon and N. R. “Buck” Crump, the presidents of Canadian National and Canadian Pacific, announ- ced this intention.

‘The 3,000 mile network will be commenced this summer to link St. John’s with Vancouver and Whitehorse, and will be com- pleted by the end of next year, at a cost of $36 million, shared equally, It will be built with

jodern equipment, to provide

quality communication, 1,200 voice channels and | Provision for the numerous and | advanced business needs

day, such as telex, teletype clr- cuits, data processing, facsimile | transmission, telemetering and | allied fields, as well as cable |

PUBLIC FORUM |

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enter into ing letters submitted.

P.W.C. PERFORMANCE

Sir,—May I be permitted a few comments on .W.C.'s recent production of “H.M.S. Pina- fore”. There is a phrase wihich goes something like this: “if you can't praise, do not cen- sure”—but I pen these lines to praise, rather than find fault, which I shall also do.

In the main I thoroughly en- Joyed every minute of the pro- duction, First of all someone | should be heartily commended for the beautiful and appropriate stage setting—what an improve- ment over that of “La Boheme” of tecent memory.

In those matters I consider the visual image even more im- portant than any vocal ex- cellence.

It was also a great improve- ment to have an orchestra on hand—this gives body and tone to the whole performance. This

orchestra should have been lela ws bo if possible—it Hin the faster

Snoring (oniges but at times, not sbecktely on pitch tn the slower movements—atil, was very good to

ohave Far tans te highlight of the formance was the distinctive

and message traffic. It will al- 0 be capable of carrying both black - and - white and colour television.

Also important, the route of this new link will generally be well away from existing trans- Canada communications links, and ‘will by-pass major built- up communities. It will thus pro- vide welcome and essential saf- er communications for strategic defence purposes, on a route less vulnerable to H-bomb attack than existing routes.

But even before this public announcement, a voluminous brief was presented in the of- fices of key Cabinet Ministers, on behalf of the telephone com- panies operating in the various provinces. This asserted that there is no requirement for this extra link; that the existing trans—Canada microwave link, operated by the telephone com- panies, could carry all the ex- panded traffic in the foresee- able future; and that the cost of this extra link should not be

| imposed upon the public.

ie telephone companies com- menced their microwave. link, now our only such communica-

| tions channel, in 1954. Electron-

ies has made such immense pro- gress, both technically and in commercial use, in the past eigh years that, in the opinion of ly communications experts, that earlier link has neither the quality nor the capacity need- ed for all modern requirements. The railroad chairmen issued a reply to the Telephone Com- panies’ brief, stating that their

Contrary to widespread popu- lar belief, especially in the United States, especially in the II, and the monarchy of which she is the head, are profitable investments for the British peo- = ‘The truth is that the mon-

ehy actually makes a profit for Ld British government and

Pah present ours from 1760 wi e THI, so much resented

bh te “gne-time Amerie jects, “went on salary. Pri - io that time the taxpayers had, doubtless, footed the bills. But

| then the king turned over all royal properties and lands and

the income to be derived from

financial cise

per costuming (just right) and the chorus and part singing—the blending of voices was perfect and everyone sang as if they thoroughly enjoyed, it —with pep and

spirit. The P.W.C. Choral

Son: ai = Gilbert ‘and Sulli-

requires brilliant, exible vo volets, with faultless en- unciation. I found myself an- words,

bow) . catch most of the

straight singing, for here was a voice ‘ carried well, was fall toned evenly produced—I mae thie also, to a nice degree in the part of the “Boatswain”. We should —_ P.W.C. Dhoral more often. have made is well intended and free from suggestion of Talice. I am, Sir, ete., MUSIC LOVER Georee‘own, PEL |

| sor the ane | Philip, the Queen's uncle Prin. | cess Margaret, the Princess Ro-

| Palatings of inestimable value. There

construction plans ate based up- on a careful appraisal of the growth potential for long dis- tance communications in Can- ada. Their own volume of bus- iness has tripled in ten years, and cannot be further expand- ed on their outmoded wire line plants. Further, they asserted, the telephone companies are contemplating the building of a further cross-Canada network, which certainly indicates they recognize the need .for more facilities

A potential point not mention- ed is that the CBC has just tak- en its radio network business away from its fellow federal crown company, the CNR, after three decades, and given it to the free enterprise telephone company and its associates, ae- cording to reports he

Before each, réllway. invests $18 million in this project, we can be sure that careful consid- eration has been given. taxpayers’ interests are surely watched over by the experienc- ed and able staff of our fed- eral Department of Transport, directed by the efficient and conscientious Minister, Three Leon Balcer.

No government, already fac- od with the huge samuel ceficts of the CNR, would pet fur- ther capital investment by that railroad, unless there was a public ‘and national require ment. So while the lobbyists are as profuse as the crocus buds on Parliament Hill, it seems certain that the government de- cision will be the right one and will be that the railroads should

Private Roval Wealth

Chatham Daily News

$880,000 and this property now valued at more than $3 al lion. Prince Albert bought Bal- moral in Scotland for about $100,000 and today it couldn't be bought for $6 million. Similar jumps in value have affected the Royal holdings.

Jewels owned by the Royal family, apart from the Crown jewels, add another amount to the Queen's but their value has never been estimated. The world’s largest

mond, the Star of Africa, weighs "580 ‘carats. The Royal family also owns some

argue that all ‘private ‘Royal. wealth should be turned over to the fovernment to be used for pub lie disposal. would be equaily i: ological to argue that the Rockefellers,

| for instance, should turn every-

i p Baw fin To Ada aap ites government.

Athlete’s Foot Is Not Always Caused By Fungi

ringworm remedi jority of victims are cured with antibiotics,

aon several occasions we have said that ringworm was not re- sponsible for every rash that between the toes and on the feet. This explains antifungal ointments and tablets are not always effective. be

NOTES BY THE WAY

Some bashful men drink whis- woes aint See, Bess Sa aet eee and then | nardino,

Australia’s Perth

National Geographic Society

Australia’s elty of Perth, which turned on its lamps for astronaut John Glenn, bas long

been known as a city of light. On the night

Perth was glowing streets, houses,

signs. Some residents rigged sheets to reflect light

‘The Proved

1 to America’ airman.

use stronger and stronger pro- ducts when the “ringworm” fails to respond. The result is overtreatment dermatiti which may be worse than th original condition.

Allergy to shoes produ a rash that looks somewhat like a fungal infection and erythras- ma. The skin of the feet and toes is red, burns, blisters, and

. The individual is sensi- tive to:one of the doses or more chemicals or plastics used im the manufacture of moderh footgear.

All the ointments in the world will not help unless the cause is eliminated. If changing shoes fails to cure the dermatitis, skin tests may be necessary, utiliz-

ing the products employed in |

making shoes.

Many are allergic to the rub- ber thermoplastic box toe mate- rials frequently used in the less expensive oxford type of shoe. In others, the culprit is rubber cement, dyes, nickel in the eye- lets, or chromates in the leath- er. A dramatic cure takes place within a few days after the of- fender is eliminated.

(Dr. Van Dellen will answer questions on médical topics if

| stamped, self - addressed enve- | lope accompanies request.) TEETHING AND

| follow

Mrs, E. G. writes: I have heard so many people say ba- bies do not have a fever when teething. Is this true?

PLY

Teething does not cause a temperature rise unless the gums obviously are swollen and infected. In infants and children the teeth erupt over a period of years and during this time they are bound to have colds and other infections.

OUR YESTERDAYS

From the Guardian Files

NTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Mar. 26, 1937)

One carload of disease-free cattle, consigned to the Moun- tain Sanatorium near Hamilton, Ont, and carried on under the direction of the Hamilton Heal- th Association, will leave PEL today, and a second carload will shortly. The shipments follow.a visit here last week of Dr. W. S. Stanbury, director of the sanatorium laboratory a

by Raymond Brown,

rm manager and J. A. Nun- |

nikhover, manager of the Brae

Heid farm adjoining the sana- tori

Constables W.J. Monaghan, J. T. Lines and Drummond Hay of Charlottetown detachment pon RCMP returned from Fred-

N.B. Saturday. They ad tesa ta ibe ‘Now Brushwick capital for the past three months

undergoit a special training course.

TEN YEARS AGO (Mar. 26, 1952)

S.C. Wright, senior fieldman,

Provincial Department of Ag-

riculture, ag arrived home rom

Clubs, at the ae cee held earlier this

‘that can be heard nine air miles,

“i

|

&@ Mediterranean climate.

At the foot of the city’s front lawn, a graceful bend = .s Swan forms a quiet ba early Dutch explorer aad te river after its black Pram which unt had been con- pert | mythical birds.

erth boasts

to gardens banked in early sum-

mer with blue Leschenaultia and red - and - — kangaroo te flower of Wes-

of Mount Eliza, overlooks city’s modern buildings.

mit the Heights of the Darling range,

a year - round playground, mark the eastern horizon. ‘as capital of Western Aus-

is A in a a

Australian state, ~ much of wide

‘eountry.

Pets and Yes euburte are the home of some 395,000 people, or half the state's entire popula tion. FOUNDED IN A HURRY

Perth's founder, British Cap- tain James Stirling, was in a hurry to perform the deed in 1829, It was a time of great in- ternational rivalry, and he had heard rumors that both French and American ships in the vic- inity were planning to land at the pleasant site and stake out

| a claim. | _ Early settlers from England rth

had to bring money or its equi- valent in goods to obtain land, One pioneer found he could not exchange his grand piano for a plece of land, 20 he left it to rot on the beac!

The discovery a gold in the 1880's created a boom in Wes- tern Australia. By 1908, gold mining had passed its zenith, | and the settlers turned to ag-

riculture and ranching.

Today Perth serv | only es political and admiaistre- tive capital, as a trade | and distribution center for the | wheat, sheep, and minerals of the western region. Manufactur- | es include automobiles, ce- ment, clothing, furniture, and processed foods.

Russia’s Ingrained Fear

By Alan Harvey dian Press Staff

The Big Three nuclear talks in Geneva are butting against | the old brick wall—Russia’s in-

grained fear of outsiders intrud- ing on its territory.

This lies at the core of the East-West argument. . Resisting every blandishment, however persuasively phrased, the Rus- sians stand doggedly pat on their contention that any pene- | tration inside the Russian land mass for inspection purposes ross be a pretext for espion-

“ow sincere is this concern? Do the Russians really mean it, or are they acting out a politi- cal charade to mask their de- by, 2

me serious students would he re that Russia has a legit mate and understandable fear of the outside world, based on historical experiences and a tradition of isolation.

sacredness of Soviet -oil has an emotional pull for the masses, perhaps, but at higher levels reaction may be more so- phisticated.

PRIZE SECRECY In fact, the Russians have said privately inst they poe their secrecy. “‘In the West tell everybody wi mhat you are. do: ing,” they say. “We think it is better to keep you guessing.” American disarmament _ ex- pert Arthur Dean says the West ows more about Russia than the Rassians think the Wes! he inte: that he is going to tho them how much the West knows at the Geneva talks.

Another theme on the West- ern side is that the Russians 2

a want outsiders to see little they have. Russies achievements in many fields of

| of Communist China

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science are outstanding, but

there may be serious shortcom- | ings in certain categories which

they do not want the West to pinpoint.

Some Russian - speaking ob- | servers attending the 17-nation ae conference in Ge ittle stock in psy- | chological fears of espionage.

They say the Russian leader- ship wants to avoid the com- mitment involved in a test-ban treaty. It is one thing to break a moratorium, another to shat ter a solemn treaty. SCIENTISTS CONFIDENT

Though the scientists feel cone fident of Soviet strength, the political strategists and the mile itary men want to keep their hands free. And they may wish to avoid the precedent involved in accepting a system of inter national inspection.

Perhaps the unyielding Rus- sian attitude is a compound all these factors — the advan- tages of the closed society over one, the clash of two that simply Lg not speak the same language

The hope for the future lles in the gradual evolution of a nation that has already trae velled far and fast since Stalin's day, in a growing Soviet sense of security vis-a-vis the West, and in the realization that other factors—such as the emergence — mal fashioned.

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