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Aids To Education

Spokesman for the four Oppos- ition parties are quoted as being critical of the Pearson Government’s approach to the problem of federal aid to education. The student loan plan, says Mr. Diefenbaker. is just a. stopgap. To NDP Leader Douglas it’s “a pretty shabby piece of leg- islation—very largely window dress- ing.” Social Credit Leader Thomp- son complains that too few univer- sity students will be able to get loans under the plan, while Creditiste House Leader Gregoire is against it because it invades provincial juris— diction over education.

The Government, according to Finance Minister Gordon. is pre- pared to guarantee bank loans total- ling up to $40,000,000 for needy uni- versity students in the first year of operation. It will pay interest charges while the student attends university and for six months after that. Surely—except to those shar— ing Mr. Gregoire's views—this is a step to be commended, if for no other reason than that it creates a prece- dent for further responsibiity by Ottawa in a matter of vital concern to the provinces and municipalities.

Another forward move in the

matter of aid to education is the gov- ernment’s youth allowance bill for the payment of $10 per month to the parents of boys and girls 16 and 17 years of age, provided they stay in school or suffer from some dis- ability. This measure has been passed in the Commons. and it is hoped that the incentive it provides will prove sufficiently attractive to bring many children back to school or otherwise cause them to pursue job or career training. Here again, the amount is modest—but. it could be enough, as Health Minister Judy LaMarsh remarked in introducing the bill—“tn make the whole differ- ence between children leaving school too early and staying on for further training.”

How Do They Do It?

Those who have become pessi- mistic over Canada’s bicultural prob- lem should take a look at Switzer— land. which this year is celebrating its existence and survival with a na- tional exhibition at Lausanne. This is a thing it has done twice be- fore, and it is going in for it this time with an enthusasm that should put us to shame. For Switzerland has achieved an unassailable unity based on profound differences that would long since have. caused any other nation to fly apart. We have been reading about it in a dispatch by Patrick O’Donovan in the Lon- don Observer—an Irishman's com- ment on a Swiss success story that is tinged with envy as well as ad- miration.

Switzerland has no more than 5,500,000 people. Yet it encompases 25 separate and almost sovereign governments. It has four languages (the fourth a strange imperial sur- vival called Romansch) and two his; torically opposed religions, here ex- pressed in extreme and perfervid form. It has no common culture.

It has the weakest possible cen- tral government. It has no raw materials, except water and cement. Yet if you look at it closely you find

e state that has somehow avoided all the great modern sins of absolu- flem, statism, nationalism and class consciousness. It seems almost too good to be true. . It is a union of small sovereign gates or cantons which came to- at different times. not to

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form a state but to preserve lie!!- identities and differences. It be- gan in the 13th century. The last canton—the ancient city of Geneva —joined the union in the 19th cen- tury, and the system is still valid. It includes cantons whose language and tradition are overwhelming French, Alemannic or Italian. All of them have freely chosen, time and again, to cleave to the confeder- ation.

The cantons jealously decide on major questions normally left to central governments. A man seek- ing Swiss citizenship must be ac- ccped by a canton, not by Switzer- land. And in each canton the citi- zens vote and vote and vote, on Sun- day, in almost monthly referendums that vary from the building of a road to the sending of help to the Congo. '

Yet the country does not in prac- tice divide politically on race or religion. On major issues it is unit- ed. This union is most eloquently expressed in Swiss neutrality—a ferocious, armed neutrality. The army is the great national institu- tion that unites and equalizes and indoctrinates. Every fit man serves in it and year after year goes back to train with it. Twelve divisions can be called up in 48 hours. And its aims, its strategy and its train- ing are limited solely of Switzer- land.

Back In Business

Cheering news comes from be- leagered Aberdeen, to the effect that the grand old town is back in busi- nss. The tourist business, that is. It is to celebrate its deliverance from the recent outbreak of typhoid with a Festival of Thanks on July 25.

This will be the beginning of a fortnight of festivities when it con- fidently expects to see holiday-mak- ers from Europe, the .S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other parts of the world joining with thousands from the rest of Britain flocking to this gateway to one of the most attractive parts of Scotland.

The city estimates that it lost £3 million in trade in hotels and ships during June. when the epidemic was at its worst. Visitors have come back. The airport is busy again as planes fly in from Glasgow and Lon- don. or call on the way to the Shet- lnd Isles. ‘

With eighteen Highland Games, agricultural shows and sheep dog trials alone taking place within a. radius of some fifty miles between now and early September—to say nothing of the historic and festival attractions within Aberdeen itself— the city should go far to make up for the visitors who earlier stayed away.

The climax of the season in these parts comes with the Royal High- land Gathering at Braemar on Sep- tember 18, usually attended by the Queen and her family, who will themselves be on holiday at nearby Balmoral. After that, of course, we shall have Her Majesty and Prince Philip with us for our biggest event of the year, when she official- ly opens the Fathers of Confedera- tion Memorial Building here on October 6.

EDITORIAL NOTES

A 4-volume collection of 18th century songs by Robert Burns has returned to Scottish ownership. The collection was bought for £5,000 from its American owner by the trustees of the Burns’ Monument and Cottage at Alloway, in Ayr.

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After two stationary months, Canada’s living cost moved ahead again in June to a new high. The in- crease was modest, from 135 in May to 135.3 last month. The spiral was 2.5 points above the June 1963 level. Food was blamed for the in- crease along with clothing and hous- ing. Increases in municipal tax- ation, prevalent in so many cities and towns, are reflected in home costs.

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According to an answer given to a query in the Commons the other day, it costs $50,000 each time an Air Canada plane stops at Trois- Rivieres, Quebec. On the average there are 2.4 passengers who dis- embark from each Al; Canada flight there. The airport was built in 1960 and the runway cost $700,000. It is in the riding of Hon. Leon Bal- cer, former Conservative transport minister. It wasn't Mr. Balcer, we note. that asked the question.

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OTTAWA LAOCOON

OTTAWA REPORT

"A Right And A Great Privilege”

(Patrick Nicholson’s guest columnist today is Alfred I). Hales. Progressive Conserva- tlme Wellington South.)

In travelling around my Rid- ing keeping in touch with my constituents, I am often con- fronted with the remarks: “My opinion wouldn’t count for any-

thing”. “What’s the use?" or "What can I do, my views in the shuf-

would only be lost fle"

In the democratic form of government the individual and his views must and do count because the government is the people. As a Member of Far- liament. I for one can say that I do appreciate receiving let- ters from individuals express- ing their views. When the pos- tal arrangements are such that people can write to their mem- ber postage free, there seems little reason why more people do not sit down and take time to write. There is no doubt that their views are of great help to

MPs.

One only needs to think of some of the controversial issues that have come before Parlia- ment lately and their effect on the number of letters that have been sent to MP5. The views expressed have gone a long way towards helping to form the opinions of MP5. One ex—l ample which immediately comes to mind is the great fl 0 o d of mail which all MPs have received concerning the adopting of a distinctive Cana— ‘ dian flag, Never in my time as l a Member. nor I expect in his- tory. has so much mail been re- ceived on any subject. Every letter received presents an in- dividual’s view.

FRANK FAN MAIL

Another case which comes to mind concerns the Liberal Gov- ernment’s proposal to enact le- gislation concerning the rules and regulations as they would apply to the owners of cable television. When a person has V programs wired directly into his home and he is told that this privilege ls going to be d him an that there may regulations passed whereby he will only be able to view one American station and conceivablv that the programs on cable TV would be limited to certain hours of the day, when one's right and freedom is threatened to be taken away from him. letters begin to pour tn protesting. This has had the effect that the members of all parties have persuaded th government to delay any action in this regard.

The many letters I received on the CATV question carried interesting observations and unrestricted views. I quote a

from some of

seem fair to take away our lei- sure, it’s like taking away our freedom." Another, "We hope you - be able to the Pearson outfit from cutting out this simple pleasure with which we old" folks pass many pleasant

fight, the TV men have gone to heavy expense to set up here." These letters came from as far away as the West Coast, and many from the Lakehead and other parts of Ontario.

YOUR VIEWS DO COUNT I think, however, it should be said that individual letters to

MPs are of much va than the organized blitz me- thod of relaying views. By this mean the plans whereby

some group has 4.01» or 5, cards printed and all the - erbaatodo is to fill in file name of the MP, sign the card anddropltlnamallboxwltb- not

out a stamp. are nearly as effective as the pri- vate personal letter. Many

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views and ideas expressed at caucus meetings of all parties, I am sure, come from views expressed by constituents eith- er by mail or personal inter- view.

In conclusion I would say that your views do count and without them there would be

From The Post

Specie for

Hamilton

Out of a past so unsophisticat- ed by comparison with today that it has a unique charm, leaps the name of Pola Negri. She is starring in a' new film.

You have to be 50 or so to sav- or the full meaning of this come- back. In the first half of th e 19205 when silent films were in full bloom — and what a gorg- eous bloom it. was! —Miss Neg- ri was a dazzling star in the Hollywood firmament, And Hol- lywood was not the sad, mem- ory - echoing place it is today. It was the dream factory of the world. There has never been anything like it. Film stars were adored by millions and th ey were paid in millions.

In her film roles Miss Negrt was adored, hated, hissed, boo- ed and applauded by countless

: millions in theatres around the

world. She was the sinuous vamp who lured dutiful young husbands from their wives. Be-

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tween 1921 and 1927, when her star began to set, she made 19 pictures. Some of their titles are enough to describe t heir

‘ conten‘cs— “The Forbidden Pai-

adise", "The Secret Hour ,

Moishe Tahombe was able to take over the government of the Congo so easily that his “spon- taneous” return from exile must in fact merely have been the culmination of a well- developed and deep- rooted plan. So far the skilful engineers behind it all have not been identified. Short of proof to the contrary, meanwhile, an admiring glance must be cast in the direction of the rich Belgian mining men who were Mr. Tshombe's princi- pal sponsors ln Katanga.

ere never was a doubt about the young republlc’s need for a strong leader. And in man ects Mr. Tshombe was the logical choice of his sometime friend, President Kas- svubu, to lead the transitional government of reconciliation.

The new government may in- d be merely a transitional one. It is not one of reconcilia-

great danger of an MP getting out of touch with his riding The people of Canada have a right and a great privilege under our democratic system of govern- ment to express their views and I think they should use this riglitt and privilege to a great- er e'pltent.

"The Charmer", “The Lily of the Dust". One was called sim- ply “Men.”

Pola' believed in "mystery". Her dogs were not ordinary dogs, they were "Saluki hounds descended from the hunting dogs of the pharaohs of ancient Egypt." iFor Rudolph Valentino. the handbome hero whose hair was as sileek as a phonograph record, she confessed undying love, although Valentino was silent on the matter.

By 1927, the market for vamps was declining and a rival had appeared, (Gloria Swanson. Tal- es of the feud between the two women wens gulped down by fans the world over.

After 1928 Poll: appeared only rarely in films. On her arrival in Hollywood there were so many flowers on the train that other passengers had difficulty getting off. When she left it was without special’ fanfare.

Now, aged 67L she is starring again. Those who remember her great days will be inspired by this example of courage and by the imperialist-bully of spirit and talent.

Congo Strong Mari

Montreal star

hands. Existing political parties, which might. have been expect- ed to share portfolios, h e ve been ignored. Men never before in office, save for orie of his old Katanga strong mcln— were chosen instead.

To accept this as an Indication of how things will develop may be pessimistic. Still it: is fright-

thority might not only remain in Taombe’s hands beyond the ra- ther vague reconstruction per- lod, but be concentrated further. It could happen with a . man of his ambitions. What happened w on Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba was delivered into his hands In 1961 still brings shudders. \ Perhaps things will be better. the start of an orderly

A young man in Florida has just taught a computer to write poetry. He feeds e machine 78 words. including no simple phrases. sets it to use norms, adjectives and verbs in orderly sequence. mac lne grinds out 30 poems a minute.

Here is a sanrple:

Darkly the peaceful trees crush In the serene sun.

While the heart heard

The awlttrnoon stopped silently.

The author of these lines is IBM-70m. Capable of only 42,000 mathematical additions per sec-

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Nevertheless. IBM-7090 will ev- entually be able to turn out 500 poems a nunute, according to forecasts.

The pity is that there is no practical use for this talent. Poetry nowadaye‘sella little bet- ter than horse collars, and a ey poet: who cannot fortify his in- come wllb a curmudgeon act or

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tlon, however. It is notable ld- chlefly for the concentration of ville, however, do not provi e e power in Mr. Tshombe'a own happy augury. d 'f Has A Hor LI e New York Times

to pay the mllkman. - buIBM-7090 can expect nothing

contempt from his fellow It Is to -

inehimtin'nluupetcleareu unions and computer conven-i

tlona. "'l‘hat'a old mo." the night will wh

speed down to writing poetry."

At the bar, running tetnamet- er through his tubes. he will be bounded with subtle sneerlng questions. “How malty poets haveyou put out ofwork this year, 70%?"

And. “why don’t you come up to Washington this fall and help us call the election minutes before the polls close?"

run. 17 IN moan SAIGON (AquA Communist Viet Cong battalion embodied a government truck convoy rumbling into a Smith Viet Nam valley killing 17 and winding the second snail!

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Single Cause Is Outlined

By Dr, R. Van Belle!- Shin a (herpes zoster s causedglgy a viral infection in the root of one or more nerves. The outcome is a painful blister- llke eruption on the skin just above the endings of the involv- ed nerVe. generally aev 1n-

ehes from the source. 'Itbe nerves of come In duplicates; one set Is on the other on the left side

be water 0pm one aide, usually the chest or face. The lesions cane— ly extend across the mldllne. An old Wes tale has it that shing- les is fatal when it encircles the body. This is not true. y way the line of blisters can meet is when a nerve root on both sides is infected, leading to a rash on both sides of the body.

0n the other band, there often to a or many of these traditional tales and this one may have s from the serious nature of disseminated herpes zoster. This is an unus- ual form of the disease in which the typical eruption crops out all over the body.

Three New York City physi- cians recently resorted a series of 175 patients with herpes wa- ter who were admitted to a New

es. including cancer.

This is what happened to these 17 patients: All developed ordinary shingles located on one side of the body. At the time the condition started. 11 had can- cer or leukemia. unrelated to herpes roster. The extra stress produced by the other diseases was believed to have brought about spread of the rash.

Nine of the 11 had received a cortisone- like hormone, X-ray, or tumor therapy prior to dis- semination of the eruption. It is not known why it occurred in those without other illnesses ex- cept that two of the six had re: ceived cortisone before e eruption became generalized. Was it the weakened condition of the patient. the hormone. or both that led to the spread of the emotion?

RECURRING INFECTIONS E. R. writes: How many tim- es can a person develop a staph infection? REPLY Over and over again. Bolts are a good example. Some indi- viduals are plagued with crons these staphylococcal infet- lions over a period of wars. LEAD PENCIL TATTOO . Z. writes: Can an acciden- tal tattoo (from a lead pencil puncture) be removed success- fully from the skin of the face? R

EPLY Yes. with a small wire brush or via surgery. A scar may left if the tattoo is deep. SHOES AND CORN . S. wrltes: Is there any way to eradicate a corn permanent- ly?

REPLY Yes — obtain shoes that fit and learn to walk pronerly. Corns develop because of fric- tion between the shoe and the oes.