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CIRCULATION

Total City Zone Retail Trading Zone All Others in-3 Total Net. Paid .. 0 13,043 Editor and liinnaglng Dlrec or. J. E. Burnett Auoclaio Iilditor. Frank Walker

. 3.765 8.457

"The Strongest Memory is Weaker Than the Weakest Ink".

-Cl!-U"-OTTETOWN. wmmrzsmv, our 2. 1951 Fighting Man Taxcd

Finance Minister Abbott's decision to .-oliect income taxes from Canadians serv- ing in Korea has met with widespread criticism from the public, and why not? Mr. Abbott bases his ruling on the ground that no group should be exempt- This sounds very well, but what about the indemnity boost the members of the House of Commons gave themselves a few years ago on a tax-exempt basis?

But there is another reason why the Finance Minister should reconsider this matter. "The rule of no preferment and no exemptions," says the Ottawa Citizen, "does not apply inflexlbly to men serving Canada overseas. since they already enjoy exemptions not accorded other Canadians. They are exempt from the normal enjoy- ment of family life; from the safety in which most Canadians live; from the eight- hour day, for they are on duty 24 hours a day; from the personal liberties enjoyed by civilians. Since they have accepted exempt- ions that are in fact a heavy burden, the public would consider it only fair that that burden be lightened by exempting them from income tax payments as well?”

Reckoning the total number of men sewing overseas at 7,000, and the average income tax payment zit perhaps 3100 a year, the Citizen finds that the total rev- enue obtained by the government from this source would be less than 351,000,000. Cer- iainly, it would not be much more. Since so small a sum is at stake, and since neither the Federal budget as a whole, nor the rearmament program, is likely to be af- fected one way or another by the policy of taxing these servicemen. public opinion on this issue should carry greater weight with the Cabinet than is sometimes the case. "If the public, which pays the bill, is content to have servicemen in Korea given prefer- red treatment in income tax matters, why should the Cabinet worry? On an issue such as this, where a question of human relations rather than of keeping the coun- try solvent in involved, Mr. Abbott should pay more attention to public opinion and less to his financial advisers."

Bicarh And Longevity

It was generally conceded that the Is- land was the best place in which to live to attain a ripe old age. But we reckoned without an intimate knowledge of con- ditions in Russia and the preservative ef- fect of bicarbonate of soda. Russian scien- tists believe human beings can live to be 200 under favorable conditions, Prof. Olga Lepeshinskaya told Moscow's House of Scientists the other day.

She said her researches lead her to be- lieve bicarbonate of soda is an important factor in rejuvenation of human living cell.

Soda injections and baths increased metabolism, reduced muscular fatigue and made a person feel generally better, she said.

Her speech coincided with Moscow newspaper reports from Kharkov, Ukraine, reporting that 30,000.-Russians are 100 years old.

”There are very few examples of long-, evity in capitalist lands,” the newspaper said.

They identified Farmer Vassill Tashkin. 145, as Russials oldest man, and Kazamiam Khanum, 127, as oldest woman. Khanum has a vigorous son of 80, they said, still working a farm and enjoying the compan- ionship and economic advice of his dad-

” Ministry of Propaganda?

Alan Macnaughton, Liberal member for Mount Royal in the House of Commons, has chosen a thorny subject for his maiden speech. He'proposes a so-called "traffic manager" to coordinate the activities and utterances of the bevy of "information of- ficion" employed in various departments of government at Ottawa. The functions. of such an individual, as seen by Mr. Mac-

, nouditonf would include the review ofioll

statements on a national policy level, the guidance -of departments on in- formation techniques, the elimination of duplication of effort and a variety of other

mhy, j V. s p . Mr ifaenoughton? proposal are un-

for the problem is, to say the least quest- ionable. For his proposals, if adopted, would remove responsibility for policy pro- nouncements from the Ministers of .the Crown, where such responsibility properly belongs, and place it in the hands of a super-bureaucrat whose powers would be virtually unlimited-

The obvious solution to the whole mat- ter is to dispense entirely with the growing coterle of information and publicity officers on the. Federal payroll and place the re- sponsibility for keeping the people inform- ed about public matters back where it be- longs, with Parliament and the Ministers of the Crown.

EDITORIAL N01 E8

The Festival of Music-is proving as suc- cessful and popular as ever with emphasis on the festival rather than competitive as- pect of music and song.

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It would seem that even socialist Britain can do business with Ontario cheese pro- ducers when it proved impossible to reach a satisfactory agreement between Govern- mom and Government.

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Catherine 11 (Catherine the Great). Empress of Russia, was born this date 1729. She succeeded her husband, Peter III, on the throne and exhibited indomit- able energy, an iron will and ambition for territorial expansion.

0 I 0 All Canadian Provinces have provision for rent control "of some sort" from to- day, the first day following the expiry of Federal controls. In a good many cases. including this Province, the provisions are far from carefully worked out. 0 U 0 Commissioner S. T. Wood retires from heading the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and can from now on rest as untroubled by the possibility of subversive threats as the rest of us have continued to do in the security provided by his quiet vigilance. O I 0

King's County is facing on a very small scale the age-old problem of reconciling economic development with the preserva- tion of natureunspoiled. It is to be hoped that the conflict between the need for the operation of the starch factory at Murray Harbour and the objections of the lobster fishermen can be resolved. Perhaps lob- stcr pounds could be located away from the area affected by the factory at least until the potato surplus can be reduced. 0 I I '

When does a successful candidate be- come a member of the Legislative Assem- bly? The point is raised in connection with the election of His Worship Mayor Mac- Donald, who becomes disqualified as Mayor by the fact of his being officially declared a member of the Legislature. The formal declaration of the poll decides this quest- ion. As soon as this is officially made a successful candidate is a member whether or not the new Legislature has been called together.

I I O - British engineer E. D. Holdup, M.Sc., A.M.I. Mech. E., A.M.'i.E.E., will take on the job of superintending the new "J. Clark Keith" power station at Windsor, Ont, due to go into operation next Fall. Mr. Holdup has spent 15 years in the British electricity supply industry, serving with the Central Electricity Board and later in the Deptford West and Battersea power stations of the London Power Company.

I O 0 We are always learning that a great deal of? truth is contained in the scriptures which modems have not even guessed at. For instance the hairs of one's head are num- bercd, and no two persons have the same pattern. Then from finger printing, scien- tists discovered that no two persons can leave the same mark. Today it is an- nounced from blood tests that no two per- sons have exactly the same type of blood. This means that everybody born is a dis- tinct personality, and cannot be mistaken for another. In other words we are born individualists, not communists.

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I The first part of last week has seen a general movement towards lower prices in Dominion wool markets, in continuation of the set-back which first showed itself in the early part of April and was also in ev- idence in U. K. sales in London and Brad- ford last week. Confidence, finely bal- anced because of the unprecedentedly high prices lately ruling. has received an un- doubted shock through the unexpected withdrawal of American demand for wool for military purposes and markets have not been slow to discard the premium prices which they had acquired in recent months, largely under the influence of very spirited American bidding. The lower wool prices now in evidence do not imply early reduction in shop prices of wool goods. The reason is that the wool price rises in'rc- cent months for outstripped prices in the shops, and the former need to recede con- 9ldG1'Ibl)' before they are back again in ""9 Wltll 3310? Pfleel. let alone paving the

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African Attitude To Human Rights

The attitude of the South Afri- can Government to the Covenant of Human Rights was discussed in the House of Assembly during the month by the Prime Minister, Dr. D. F. Malan. In reply to a question he said that the Union

Nations that it should

cede Rights with licular articles.

The text of His communication; to the Secretary General, which, Dr. Malan tabled in the House, was:

”Thc vast majority of the rights and freedoms described in the Human Rights Draft are in prin- ciple. and subject to details of drafting, acceptable to the Union Government for inclusion in an insirument of full legal vnlldityi but there are certain articles to which the Union Government could not fully subscribe in their present form. This is no doubt true of a number of other states.

"The the communities. traditions, cus- toms and circumstances of the

nations which Lomprise the United

ly recognized. Having regard to the very complex difficulties of finding a formula -of words to cover all circumstances, the Union Gov- vemment feel that most earnest consideration shouldl be given to an arrangement whereby it would be possible for a member state to accede to the Covenant with res- ervations as to particular articles."

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"ii. is regrettable that nrticles published in magazines, newspa- papers and periodicals overseas often-limes glvc' a distorted pic- ture of the complex race problem i.n South Africa", wrote the Apo- stolic Delegate for South Africa, His Exellency Archbishop M. H. Lucas, during the month In reply to I request from the State Infor- mation Office for his opinion on racial problems in South Africa. Nobody would deny (he stated) ihat there were evils in the struc- lure of South African society - but what country was free of all social evils? Also, it should be re- alized that it was the people of South Africa themselves who were vitally concerned by these prob- lems, and it was they who had to work out the solution.

"It must be admitted that South Africa ls still far from completely satisfactory solution to its racial problems, but it should be remem- bered that the difficulties in- volved cannot be solved either by glib crltlcian or by any rational- ized theoretical simplificaion of the question. If. as we know by ex- perlence. it---is difficult to estab- lish and maintain harmonious rc- latlons between people who have inherited a common culture and tradition, how much more dif- lcult must it neceua -ly be to eat- ablizh and maintain harmony bet- ween people of completely differ- ent cultures, 1. 1!. between those with I primitive culture and their neighbours who possess I long- estnbllshed culture."

The Archbishop sold it. would be untrue to state that the respons- ible nuthorlties had foued either ln goodwill or in their determin- ntlon to work honestly and pru- dently for the amelioration of the social conditions of all races in the country.

Books Received

BUOKY !l0R.R.l3TlR. by Le. land slllimon (The John 0. Win- nton co. Ltd. an pp. on in dedi- cated to David W. Armstrong, xg- tlomi Director of the Bow clubs of America. It is a rousing mg of ciun-ipionahlp' swimming, cum- mad with tome gxoiiunont, big. for disappointment and brink good humour. olimnxod by pa-gm-in triumph more outstanding than Ithlotio victory. . - ,

Undon the family allowances act. in 1-1 about a.m.oco allow-

way for still. cheaper ones.

Inca were plid in 1919 to ram.-

heterogeneous nature of 3

Nations membership should be ful- '9

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FROM ODE IN MAY

Government had suggested to the Let me go gm-M1, and Sm" Secretary General of the United The Dye,-fjowjng gun

he made with one wlsc friend. or one possible for member states to ac- Better than wise, being fair,

to the covenant of Human Where the pewit wheels and dips reservations on par- On heights of bracken and ling.

l And Earth. unto her leaflet lips,

'l"inslcs with the spring.

What is so sweet and dear

As H. prosperous mom in May. The confident prime of the day, And the dauntless youth of the

yeah

when nothing that asks for bliss. Asking arighi, is denied,

And half of the world a bridegroom

is. And half of the world a bride! -Sir William Watson.

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rmsr ORATORIO concern

"The Oratorio Concerts in St. Andrew's Hall, on the evenings of Monday and Tuesday, were worthy of a larger patronage than they received. The rendering of Hayden's magnificent work, The Creation', was, considering the time at Mrs. Stevenson's disposal for practice, and the limited ma- terial upon which she had to work in a small community like Char- lottetown. very creditable. The so- los by Mrs. Stevenson, Miss Mccgr. oy. Miss Grimes. Mr. Herman: and one of the students of st. Dun- stan's College, were excellent, par- tlcularly Mrs. Stevenson's, whose voice was heard to great advan. tags in tile Shall Red His Flock: The instrumental performance. by Mrs. Stevenson, Miss soon, and Messrs. ..Earle and Vlnnlcombe. were very fine. and were received with hearty applause. The new English pianos lately received by Mrs. Stevenson were used on the 0CCi1Sl0n. and under the skillful manipulation of Mrs. Stevenson, Miss Scott and Mr. Earle, their superior tone Ind quality were demonstrated to the audience. "Although this has been me first Oratorio concert given in Charlottetown, yet we trust it is not solns to be the last; but one the favour with which the negro mlnatrelsy of itinerant companies

a love for classical music, entertaining and elevating." '

-The Islander. May 23, 1539,. The .Mra. Stevenson aboves n.' ferred to conducted an Academvyl of Music in Charlottetown, and also taught. music classes at St. Andrew's Hull.

alike:

I Hidden Taxes

(Fort Erie, Times-Review)

llldrlen taxes have become it part of almost every activity of our lives. They are a part of every commodity we buy. part of every service we demand. Because of that, because they are so gen- eral, it. has been easy to assume that they were merely part of the price. From that erroneous belief arises the feeling that the producer of goods or the deliver- er of service is charging exorb- ltantly. As A result we have to delude ourselves that the benefits we are ulwnys demanding are provided free and that but for the machinations of these prollteeri. we would be very well off indeed.

The fact is we get nothing free. And these hidden taxes serve 11 useful purpose. They spread the charges for the benefits we de- mand over the whole community nnd so apportion to persons. their fair share of the cost of the ben- efiis they demand. But there is in danger in this form of taxation. It is easy to impose and hard 10 recognize. - So the blame for the increase in commoditY DHC95 -5 not borne by the government that imposes them. it is borne by the industry or citizen who must col- lect the tax. The danger in thls is that it tends to make govern- ments somewhat reckless In the way they spend the "Whey! W secured. They are ready to WOW" Isc the people benefits that are supposedly free, hecnuse they are confident that someone else will he held responsible for the charges involved. ,

When the public does begin to recognize these hidden taxes. their first impulse is to rid themselves of them. They dont like this method ofg taxation. They Pl'9t9!l; the comforting delusion that 9 taxes are paid by properly OWN?"- Heavily as they 3"? mxedr ill” have never borne the full weight of government expenditures. Al- ways the commodities one need! and uses have had to bear 2: share of the charlel 19 We mm” to realize this simple fact Illa! fl quite substantial part of the C0" of "Van; that we have believed went to swell the profits of the manufucturer and Produce? W95 nothing of the kind, we will have gained much. We will have rec- ognized that the securities and benefits we have demanded, be- cause we felt we were settlns! them free, are not free at all but nro paid for by the steadily in- creasing coat: of everything I'0 need and use and buy. The dan- ger in hiding taxes is the danger of making people believe what. in not true. that anything can ever be provided for nothing and at no charge.

Hot springs in 3 national park near Little Rock. Ark.. provide

, spring water as hot. as 147 de- has been received. wlu give way col 3””

.i.P. iilacillorsoo & son

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hllorod-to-Manure Clothing That Fits. 80.00 and up

commune INSURANCE P sunvicu

qll.'3C:Rogot-exigencies &imiicO I 1znn:Ia:x1&i

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in quuicn 81'. AGENTS nmoiionour 1-no movmcr.

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lapping. the sports fan on ex- pect any time to see some absent- mlndod athlete stroll up to home plate with I hockey stick in his hand. -- Sault Daily Star. i...

Editor Pu believes that LI Prensa. crushed to earth in Ar- gentina. will rise again. We hope to an the edition in which the colonel and Evita are advertised for in the lost and Found. -Wln- nipeg Tribune.

The avenge motorist probably ll confident of his driving ability and many may be inclined to think that passing a good driver-'5 tut on applying for a license would be little more than a formality. Any such notion may be dispelled, however. by I report from- Manl- tobo. Among the first 1,314 appli- cants to undergo that province's new tests, no less than 34 per cent failed to make the grade! The Manitoba tests are strict and thorough. They include actual road tests. as well as written ex- aminations, and special instru- ments are used to check up on the applicant's sight. reaction speed. judgment of distance and recovery from light glare. There is also a magnetic tester on which traffic haurda and involved situations are duplicated with the aid of miniature vehicles and signs. Edmonton Journal.

Pollution of the Grand River has evidently reached I. serious stage when its waters can not be safely used for the irrigation of lands given to the growing of veg- etables euten in a raw state. The health authorities of Brent. Coun- ty have imposed such a ban and Justify their decision as a safe- guarding of the public welfare. Only a. few market garden areas may actually be affected, but the action carries its own anxieties and warnings to other municipali- ties along this river. The Grand passes through fairly populous country and 1 region where dairy farming is conducted actively. Cows used frequently to be seen wading amid the shallows of this river. and no one needs to be re- minded that cows are notoriously heavy drinkers of water. If this practice still prevails, is the im- pure water of the Grand any less harmful to dairy herds and the milk they give than it is to the wholesomeness of vegetables pro- duced for consumption in salads

The way the season: on over-

MAY 2, 1951

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- f The Way gm; . n : pone some disturbing qllesiio and Into accentuates the deploy. Able human negligence um wmu which have resulted in so nun, of Ontario's waterway: becoming contaminated until they are un, safe for mm and beast and um huabnndry that needs their wom- for the growth of field crops, ,, Hamilton spectator. . "Cocktail lounge: have defln. ltely decreased hotel bedroom drinking." That's the answer 1, Mr. J. Johnson. manager of , Royal York. largest hotel in '1-9,. onto, to a question from the vm, couver sun. The question W3, prompted by editorial statcmeng made this week by another Van couver newspaper. It .5ajd ma, "Ontario has cocktail bars, bug ,. anyone who has stayed in a Tor- onto or Ottawa hotel there is m indication that they have em down furtlve or bottle drinking. It made the flat statement ma) "cocktail bars are not cumin. down bedroom drinking in hams. Mr. Johnson says they do, The Sun accepts his word for it, He ought to know. Ontario has hm, cocktail lounges since Jnnuarv 1 1947. - Vancouver Sun. '

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Then was brought unto him on. possessed with I devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, inso. much that the blind and dumb both spoke and saw. And all the people were amuuod. and said, 1; not this the son of David? But when the Pharisees heard it, they said. This fellow doth not out out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. And Jesus knew their thoughts. and said im. to them. Every klnxdom divided against itself is brought in den- olotlon: and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand: and if Satan cut out Satan, he in divided against him- self; how shall then his kingdom stand? And If I by Beelzebub uni out devils, by whom do your chil- dren cut them out? therefore they IIIIH be your Judges. But if! out out devlll by the Spirit of God. then the kingdom of God in come unto you. Or also how run one enter Into I Itrong man's house. and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and

or for their juices? The situation

then he will spoil his house.

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Bank of Nov: Scott: C 't Charlottetown. P. E.l. MONEY TO LOAN

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GILBERT A. OAUDET. B. A.. LL I Barrister: and Solicitors

Dr. A. L. Muclsauc

DENTIST Dental x-Buy

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Phone 20!

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