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British Trade

Sir David Eccles’ announcement that Britain is relaxing reStrictions on imports of certain goods from the dollar area is good news. It ought to

' result in increased sales of Canadian

products in the British market. The announcement came only a day or two after Finance Minister Fleming had‘ berated British officials for what he called discrimination against the dol- lar area. This, however, was a coinci- dence. The plan must have been work- ed out before the British delegation left for Montreal. , '

It now remains for the Canadian Government to reciprocate by decid- ing not to put any further restriction

in the way of British exports to this '

country and by taking seriously the- Prime Minister’s pre-election promise to encourage imports from Britain in every way possible. So far, little ‘or nothing has been done in that connec- tion. In fact, the general trend has been in the opposite direction. Meanwhile, we do not think that Mr. Fleming’s suggestion that the pound be made convertible into the dollar is realistic at this time. After all, the British know their own finan-

w cial problems better than Mr. Flem-

ing knows them; and it was impertin-

‘eht of him to suggest that there, is no

longer any excuse for non-convertibile ity. It would be'a fine thing, of course, if British business men could take their" pounds to a bank and receive in

' exchange the equivalent amount of ,' dollars and. then proceed to spend them on Canadian goods. But before

this can become practical Britain will have to possess much greater dollar reserves; and thd only way these ex- tra dollars can be accumulated is by

,‘selling more goods in thedollar area, ‘, ' especially in Canada. '

Let Mr. Fleming do everything he

can within reason, to build up that ‘

trade; and, he will find“ that "the Bri- tish are justas keen on convertibility as he is.

Wedgepori 'vs Conception

No one knows for sure what caus- ed the tuna to steer clear of Wedge-

‘ port, N.S. during the three-day inter-

national tournament. Some experts. are of the opinion that the fish have changed their migratory habits and that, for some reason known only to

them, Nova Scotia waters are no long- '

er in their itinerary. Others believe that the heavy rains which fell this summer along the Eastern seaboard threw so much fresh water into the sea that its salt content went below that required by tuna.

Only one thing is certain; this. year’s tournament was a total fail- ure; except of course, in the enjoy- ment which every fisherman exper- iences whether he catches anything or not. It was a far cry from the sum- mer of 1949, the best year on record, when in the three day event five teams caught 72 bluefins with. a. weight of 14 tons. During that sum-' mer a total of 1760 were landed, weighing in the vicinity of 450,000 pounds.

Meanwhile, those who have been advocating a change from Wedgeport to Conception Bay, Newfoundland, have added strength to their argu- ment. Quite a number have beenland- ed in the Conception Bay area; three large ones were taken by Newfound- land’s tourist director, who can be counted on to publicize his feat very widely. Of course, one good season doesn’t mean that from now on there will be plenty of sport to be had in

Conception Bay. Perhaps next'year'

the fish will go back to their former haunts. But there is no denying that at the moment the Newfoundland

. partisans have the advantage. -

HyperboIe -

The former Liberal Cabinet min- isters who were routed in the last general election attributed their re- spective defeats to varied causes. In one thing, however, they appear to be unanimous. Almost without ex- ception they say, in effect, that getting defeated was the best thing that ever happened to them.

The other day, for instance, for- mer Trade Minister Howe, while in the vicinity of the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, was asked if he was on his Way to the Common-

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wealth Conference. “Thank the Lord, no!" was ‘his reply. This im- plied that he was glad he was no longer in office; for, of course, if he was he would almost certainly be attending the conference. At about the same time, former Agri- culture Minister Gardiner, interview- ed at his farm in Saskatchewan, stat- ed that he was “very‘happy” he was out of politics.

It seems, therefore, that the people and the Conservative party rendered these men a great service by relieving them of all responsib- ility. It sounds a little childish, for all that. If Mr. Howe and Mr. Gar- diner, et al, are so happy about being defeated, why did they stay in office so long and use every means at their disposal to keep themselves and the Liberal Party in power? Why did' they not leave voluntarily five or ten- years ago, without waiting for an obliging élec- torate to give them their discharge papers?

Mr. Howe and Mr. Gardiner are honourable men, of course; but we rather fancy that in the instances mentioned they were resorting to something which is sometimes re- ferred to as “sour-grapes” reaction and sometimes as hyperbole.

Lights And Shadows

The recently concluded Victory Bond Conservation campaign reveal- ed some interesting lights and sha- dows on behaviour in'the field of fi-

nance. . I In one instance, a safetyrdeposit

‘ box which had not been opened. for

ten years was found to contain $7,000 in convertible bonds. The owner was surprised. For all those years he had been under the impression that the bonds were worth only $700. _

In another case, an elderly lady turned up at a bank with $20,000 worth of bonds which she kept in a biscuit box in her kitchen. Still an- other lady told bank officials that she always kept her bonds in a,paper bag in the pantry. She thought this was a safer place than a bank vault. Bank

officials were‘amused but not flatter- ‘

ed. ‘ _ In onehouse a Victory Bond was found hanging on a wall. The owner explained that she thought it was a Government certificate commending her for making ‘a cash contribution to the war effort. She had no idea that itwes worth anything. W

The prise for faith in Canada’s fu- ture and, incidentally, in his own, goes to s. 97 year old man in Winnipeg who

offered his bonds for conversion to

the 25-year 41/2 per cent issue.

These lights and shadows make one wonder whether people are taking advantage of modern banking me- thods to the extent that is generally supposed: It would be interesting to know how much money \and negoti- able securities are still hidden away in such imaginative places as socks and cupboards—~probably enough to. pay the interest on the national debt.

EDITORIAL NOTES

Eric Johnston, who keeps an eye on Holloywood movie production, is said to be disturbed over’ pictures

that have juvenile delinquency as ~

their theme. The sooner he takes re- medial action, the better it will be for society generally. Much harm has been done already.

It , i! C

50 years ago and more Little Bay on Newfouhdland’s Northeast coast was a thriving cOpper mining Cen- tre. As time went on and copper prices declined, mines became less and less profitable; and in due coursc they were closed. Now, they are being reopened on a larger scale than before; and Little Bay is once more a busy place. g

I" ‘ i: O K

Fishery officials are undoubtedly right in assuming that the great ma- jority of lobster fishermen want the regulations against poaching enforc— ed, and will welcome the announce- ment that stricter measures are be- ing taken in this regard. Interference with the enforcement-officers is, of course, a much graver offense and should be dealt with accordingly.

t It *

At long last it has been decided to put the ferry “William Carson” on the North Sydney-Port Aux Basques run. Regular trips to and from the New- foundland port will begin on Oct. 5, according to C.N.R. officials. The ship has room for 246 passengers and 50 automobiles. It isn’t likely, however, that there will be heavy car traffic until the Trans-Canada Highway across is completed a couple of years from now. We understand there is a fairly good road from Port Aux Bas- ques to Corner Brook, a distance of a hundred miles or so. ‘

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LET’S FIND SOME COMMON RULES.

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Whither The Family Fo\rm ?‘

The Country Guide, Winnipeg

Much concern Continues as to whether the fiannly farm can survive the pressure of economic forces brought about by increas- ing mechanization and technolog- ical change.

,Why do people think the family farm is declined in importance? Certainly some, are concerned over the steady decline in farm numbers and the continuous arise in farm size. Between 1941 and 1956 the number of farms in Can— ads dropped from 733,000 to 575, 000, while average fiarmsjze in- creasedfrom237t0303acresin the same period. Others argue that large numbers of our fam- ily frame cannot provide a satis factory standard of living under the eulstng costh squeeze, which tends to capable this trend Still others are alarmed by the potential fluent to the family ileum arising out of the expansion of contract THREE QUESTIONS

John M. Brewater, Agrcultumal Research Service, U.S. Depart- ment of Amtculmne, addressing the American Farm Economics Conference in last month, stated mason problem

' of the survival of the family

farm as the dominant unit in agriculture hinges on three ques- trons: ' '

(1)15 advance in farm tech- nology likely to expand the size of efficient farms beyond the ability of the usual family to sup- ply at least half the farm labor requirement-s? '

(2) Is such advance likely to expand farm investment beyond the ability of families to acqm‘e enough capital to give them mad: or control over farm operations?

(3) Is technological advance in flood vprocesSi-ng and distribution likely to wipe out the flamin farm by creating a market structure

OUR YESTERDAYS

' (From The Guardian Files)

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Sept 20, 1933)

Mr. Robert '1‘. Donald, Malpe- que, was admitted to theBar of Nova Scotia Tuesday morning on motion of Mr. W.C. MacDonald, President of the Nova- Scotia Bar Association. Mr." Donald had a brilliant scholastic career at Prince of Wales College and at Dalhousie University, graduating from the latter institution a few years ago with great distinction.

The Summer-side AA. Baseball Club, Intermediate Champions of P.E.I. left yesterday for Newcas- tle, N.B. where they will meet the lmperials for the New Bruns- wick-PEI. championship. Play- ers and officers include Clifif Mont gomery, Jack Schurman, Fred Daley, Fred MacLeod, Reg Phil- lips, Rev. Mr. Watterworth, H. Bernard. Dr. A.A. McMur-do, Harr— ry Crossma-n, Jam-es Millman, William Morrison, J .W. Kelly, Roy Daley, C. .Ward, Robert Dew- ar. '

TEN YEARS AGO (Sept. 20, 1948)

At a special meeting of the Milk Producers and Vendors As- sociation held last evening at Parkdale, a committee of three producers was appointed to meet with the Milk Board and explore the possibility of an increase in the price of fluid milk. The Committee will consist of Roland MacDonald, Chairman; Guy Rodd and Major MacRae.

Complaints that turnip ship- ments to points in the United States are being delayed because of an acute shortage of “reefer” cars, were made by Island ship- pers yesterday. It was explained that US. buyers specify refrig- erator cars in order that turnips may be delivered in the best pos‘ sible condition.

MAXIMS

An optimist is a person who sees a green light everywhere, while the pessimist sees only red stop light... But the truly wise person is color-blind.

that takes over managerial con- trol to a point where farmers are essentially supervising land- lords or piece workers on a con- tract basis?

HOLDING ITS OWN

Drawing from his own exper— ience and investigations, Dr. BreWster concluded that the fam- ily farm is holding its own hand- somely in relation to the first two questions. In support of this contention he made the following points. In spite of the marked de- cine in farm numbers and the in- crease in farm size in the United States, calculations show that langer-thamafannly farms account- ed for less of the total output in 1954 than they did 10 years cani- mer.

Research investigations at Michigan State University have satisfied economists that it is vir; finally unmssible at present to de- sign any form of dairy organiza- ion that would enable largerch- fiamvily farms to drive out the most efficient family farms. The highest degree of mechanization and specialization is, found on the wheat farms of like Prairies, and it is well recognized that no econ- omies of scale are achieved through expanding such farms beyond the point where a family can do most of the work. Capital requirements of efficient dams have not expanded sufficiently to prevent increases in the number of owner-operated hams in the US. during the 1945-54 penicd.‘ THE THIRD QUESTION

In cacti-meshing on the third '

question. Dr. Brewster conceded that while contractual arrange- ments for farm output contained the possibility of farmers bar- gaining aw-ay‘ their managerial prerogatives, he believed the threat of such arrangements to the family farm has been unduly exaggerated. He argued that con- tractual arrangements need/not reduce the farmer’s managerial

The Age Old Story

The Lord of Peace Himself give you peace always by all means.

power. This had been the experience

of the fruit, vegetable and sugar \

beet gmwerswlio had been oper- ating under contracts for yearns. Moreover, he believed that slnce’ producing hogs and feeding cattle were much more complicated ac- tivities than hatching chicks or raising broilers, it. would be much more difficult to take these enter- prises out of the hands of Well-run fmnily farms titan itxhad been in the case of poultry production.

It would seem that the greatest tin-eat to the survival of the lam- ily farm is either the inability or unwillingness of farm people to keep in step with mechanical and technological imovultiions.

l. . on . a ’ education, credit, marketmg' and other, matters can do much to fac alitate adjustments which farmers need to make. However, govern- ments cannot. make decisions for indivudlual' I farm families.

TWIJGET AT BLACK POINT.

Ann orange August moon presides above ‘ -

Long Island Sound. The salt- xsweet moving air

Makes lip smart, nostrll tingle, and dull care

Decant. The night is apposite for love.

Now through the phantom trees comes curlew’s‘ mild

Complaint—atlas genius loci — and repeats.

0 Man, why, mus-ed in recon- dite retreats,

Bar out the benefit of this sooth- ing wild? z '

The stars of sky and Sound are coming out 1

For one glad pair of eyes: form: left to right ,

First Fisher’s Island light — a blood—red beam,

A surge of sea, then Montauk’s bright redoubt;

And westward down the clien- nel, strangely white, I

Imagination - sees Manhattan gleam. ~

JOHN F. DAVIDSON

In the New York Times.

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Those interested in discussing the possibilities of a mortgage loan are invited to meet the Cehtral Housmg Corporation representative at that tim .

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Breakfast Sets The Day Right

By Herman 'N. Bundesen, M.D. IF YOU have read a news- paper, listened to the radio or watched television, you have been advised fast tempo and that the fast tempo and strenu- strenuous demands of modern life demand quick and lasting food energy. Then you have been urged to eat this or that brand of foodstuff.

FOOD ENERGY NEEDED

At least part of this is good advlice for you do need quick and lasting food energy, particularly at breakfast. 4 V Just what is quick and lasting energy. It means you get a prompt “life” because of a quick

this lasts because the blood sugar remains up and falls gradually during the late morning hours.

At a national food conference, held in Washington early this year, it was reported that only

eats adequate breakfasts. Some persons don’t eat any breakfast at all.

DECREASES EFFICIENCY Omitting breakfast, it has been proved, significantly decreases your physicial and mental efiilicie< my in the late morning hours. Studies made at the College of Medicine of the University of Iowa indicated that a. basic cer- eal and milk breakdalst, providing

their spare

tional pay.

each week.

rise in the blood sugar and that,

about one-half of the popidation.

about 20 mg. of mixed plant and

NOTES BY THE WAY '

Nature provided sleep for man so that he can take frequent va- cations from himself and avord being bored to death—Woodstock Sentinel-Review

Arab Unity is more an ideal than a reality. Syria is not happy as No 2 section of the United Arab Republic. Iraq has given no indication it will join the UAR—'— a-nd give Nasser control of its 011 revenues. Iraq wants Jordan. So does Syria. So does Egypt. .It looks now as if Arab rivalry Will see to it that Jordan, which must be evacuated soon by the Brit- lab, will belong to no one coun- try. It may be given spec1al sta- tus, made a neutral zone, by the Arabs—Montreal Gazette

amm‘ val protein (cereal and milk), provided quick and lasting energy throughout the early and late morning periods. BASIC PATTERN

The basic pattern of such a breakfast consists’ of the follow- ing: Orange juice one-half cup, cereal (dry weight), 1 02.; whole milk for cereal, oneahalf .cup; sugar, 1 tsp; white enriched bread (toasted), 2 slices; butter, 1 tsp; whole milk, 1 cup; coflfee.

This is a basic pattern only. Studies indicate that the content

of the breakfast is relatively urn-l

important as long as it contains

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At odd feature of Mideast an i. that it causes friction—Kitchen. er-Waterloo Record

The demerit marks sysgem for drivers which Ontario starts in November has the sound pus-pas. of protecting good driven from bad. It is a constant reminder all, both good and bad, that driv. ing is a privilege which must b. earned or else it can and Wm taken away when, or even be. fore, the demerit countrsmscheI 12. Best of all in its favor is film it works—in such places as win, nipeg where it has been may in concert with a program of ed. mention—Globe and Mail —_———____“7-~. adequate protein and calm,” about25 per cent of the my. need. an M