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And Furthermore

Mr. Diefentaker has received

plenty of advice about how he ahould conduct himself at the “om- monwealth Prime Ministers’ Confer- ence in London this week. We ‘ vs given him some ourselves, wi+‘~'\ut much expectation of him profiting by it. However. it does happen that our views on the subject of Britain’: entry into the European Common Market coincide with a large section of the public opinion, as reflected in Canadian newspapers from cost to coast. That may not endear them to Mr. Diefenbaker, but we mention the fact for what it is worth.

The latest comment we have seen is from the Financial Post, which expresses the hope that Can- ada’s delegation to London will ' ~r in mind the fact that nothing that anybody does outside of Canada is going to solve Canada s economic problems. That's a job we have to do ourselves.

Even if Mr Macmillan came to Mr. Diefenbaker in sackcloth and ashes—says our Toronto contem- porary—and said he was sorry that he had ever even considered join- ing the Common Market (a likely prospect!) Canada would still be in economic trouble. Even if, on the other hand, Britain joined the T"“"- ket without securing any benefits for the Commonwealth partners, Canada’s troubles would not be due to that fact.

It would be easier to deal with our problems at home if the climate abroad were receptive to our pro- ducts. But the markets for our goods depend only in part on the tariff bar- riers they must surmount. They depend even more on state of ""~i- ness conditions in the countries to whom we might sell, and most of all on our ability to produce wanted goods at competitive prices at home.

And, as Viscount Amory, the British High Commissioner to Can- ada, said the other day, so far as Britain is concerned the Common- wealth preferences are a limited, even is wasting asset. He poi**’\d out that Britain is buying twice as much from Canada as Canada is buying from Britain. And he added: “This is not a satisfactory posi"‘n for us, or one that can go on for- ever because, like you, we have to live by international trade.”

We trust, at least. that Mr. D. caught the significance of this warning before he took off for Lon- don.

Just Another Chart? If it be true that “many tens of

millions of dollars” a year can be ‘saved in federal expenditures, as stated in the Glassco Commission ‘ on Government Organization, then there should be an immediate etart in carrying out the report's re- commendations. But that, according U the Ottawa Journal. is not likely to happen. These recommendations, it says, “are not something that can be effected in a hurry, but in must cases are but a. guide and chart for

V tomorrow.”

The Journal recalls that it must be all of 10 years since a commis- sion under ex-President Hoover re- commended changes in the public service of the US. Thus far only eboutfivepercent oftherecom-

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Nor, in our Ottawa contempor- ary’s opinion, would it be desir '3 to put all the report's recommenda- tions into effect without further competent study. A close look is called for, it suggests, at the recom- mendation that senior officials of the various departments should be fully accountable for the organiza- tion and execution of their pro- grams, and enjoy power commen- surate with their responsibility.

This raises the question: Respon- sible to whom? accountable to whom? If the commissioners mere- ly meant that such officials should be liable for their acts and account- able to their ministers, well and good. But if they meant that the ministers are to be relieved of their self-accountability to parliament, then not so good.

One major recommendation is that there should be rotation of sen- ior officials, say deputy ministers, from one department to another. The idea here, apparently, is that if an official showed exceptional worth in one department his talents could be used sensibly to get "things done in another department. Actually, the British have been doing this suc- cessfully for years. And it requires no new legislation; it is provided for in the new Civil Service Act.

One of the report’s revealing I

statements is that it is costing Can- adian ratepayers $50,000,000 yearly more than is necessary simply to look after the “paper work” of the various departments. But this, ac- cording to The Journal, “is more of an exhortation than a recommenda- tion that can be effected by law." Frankly, we don't see why, if Par- liament has the will, it can't make it legally effective. “Exhortations” are a poor thing to clutter up a multi-million dollar commission re-

port with, if they can't be turned to V

practical account.

The Late Mr. Bernard

The late Hon. Joseph A. Bernard was a respected figure in this Prov- ince for many years. A highly suc- cessful merchant, he showed equal capabilities when he entered pol- itics, and his service as a legislative representative for First Prince‘ brought him a host of new friends and well-wishers. When he was appointed Lieutenant Governor in 1945 it was with the acclaim of both sides of the House and of our citizens generally.

The reasons for Mr. Bernard's popularity were not far to seek. He was a thorough-going gentleman, in- capable of a mean thought or a dis- courteous action. He was generous and broad-minded. He enjoyed a joke, but not at other people's ex- pense. He spent some time, as all politicians have to do, in an atmos- phere of partisanship, but without ever succumbing to its influence. He simply didn't know what it meant. And, when he moved to the more exalted position of representative of his Sovereign in the Province, he assumed all the dignity appropriate to the office without once losing the common touch. «

In tendering sympathy to th e members of his family at this time, The Guardian is mindful of many tokens of friendship receive d from Mr. Bernard, and is proud of

- having held a place in his esteem.

EDITORIAL NOTES Soon after he had conceded per. sonal defeat in Toronto-Rosedale, ex-Public Works Minister David Walker indicated that he would cun- test the riding again when the next federal election occurred. Now, re- portedly, Mr. Walker has had a change of heart and intends to re- main on the sidelines. I I I . After a decade of boom and pros- perity,'West Germany finds itself in economic difficulties. Its biggest worry is the growing gap between wages and productivity. West German workers are now among the highest paid in Europe. Last year. wages rose on an average 12‘per cent but productivity climbed, only 8 per cent. s: is An ironic sentence in a recent Joint communique on Soviet aid to Cuba says that the two nations will "continue an exchange of ex- perience . . . in the sphere of agri- culture.” The experience of both has been bad. Russia hasn't: met its agricultural needs kftér years of $171118.-and Cuban agriculture has besupetontberocksby Commun- kttsuipsring. ‘

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OTTAWA REPORT by Patrick Nicholson

Time To Holt Electoral Bribery

The Canadian national scene presents some present anxieties and future dangers grave enough to transcend the scope of party politics. in the view of experienc- ed observers here.

These recognise that Canada has been allowed by successive governments to coast through the post-war booms without ade- quate regard for changing world conditions. We have, as sometim- es pointed out. been living in a dream beyond our national means. Sooner or later - prefer- ably sooner - st stop coasting and dreaming, and keep

step with other nations, car- rying our own load; but first we must run hard to catch up those now matured changes.

Typical of some of our prob- lems are these:

Since the war we have gone too far in extending the protec- tion of the welfare state. Social justice, and insurance against inhuman hardship caused by ill- ness, unemployment, infirmity and old age are desir- ed by most Canadians. But we surely go a little too far when we hand $65 per month to many aged affluent Canadians already enjoying a private in- come of $65 per day or so.

ALIENS GUIDE DESTINY

In our post-war economic de- velopment, we have been lax- in permitting foreigners to dic- fate the policy of 57 per cent of our factories. 61 per cent of our mines and 75 per cent of our oil-

‘elds. We need foreign capital, and must pay it the good hire which enterprising money like industrious labour is worth: we don't need to pay it the bonus of also giving it control of our businesses. And as our business-

5 are Canadianised, so too could our "labour unions be-in the interests of each Canadian and of Canada.

In defence. we suffer the be- littling and embarrassing situa- tion where our defence forces are extravagantly impotent. and often seem to be little more than a device for promoting family- lgroup paid tourism to foreign a

n s.

In international affairs, we have permitted other countries to advance and benefitthrough International trade development which Canada proposed 13 years ago. while we are included out.

We pay exorbitant taxes to maintain a large. arrogant Fran- kenstein ln the form of Crown Corporations unfairly competing with private enterprise. and an excessive bureaucracy which battens on the taxpayers whilst enjoying ‘a let and secured work pace denied to those tax- payers. ‘

WI-‘lo DARE CIIY “IlAL’I‘l"? That is the picture.

thinking observers here ask if any one politic w dare to belt electoral bribery and take the

merit slash t army and the civil service, rowing ou- sands out of work? impose the

means test on welfare pay- ments? out the rscketeera off the gravy train of the Unem-

pose restrictions on foreign ca foreign union leader- ship? cuf be in

government as political party. because ‘at the votes which these program- mes w d . Just a year ago. I aakg Hoe . 3. Pearson leader

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Mr. Pearson says: "Not a coali- tion is required, but good wise and far-sighted government po- licies in which both parties - as such - can cooperate for t h e good of the country, implement- ed by men who are concerned

To Stem Criticism

By Harold Morrison Canadian Press Staff Writer

President Kennedy‘s decision to ask Congress for brief au- thority to call 150,000 military reservists to active duty — he should so desire — appears to be designed to stem a rising tide of home criticism of his Cuban policy rather that ito spread fear in the hearts of Communists abroad.

Republicans plan to make the most of Kennedy's apparent in- ability to resolve the Cuban crisis in a manner satisfying to the American public. Criticism of what often is described as a “do-nothing" U.S. policy on the Communist build - up just 90 miles offshore is mounting in the American press.

In the Senate, Republic leg- islators are virtually telling Kennedy to furnish the troops and they will finish the job. ON DEFENSIVE

Kennedy's Democrats find themselves forced into defensive explanations of why the administration cannot oust Fidel Castro's regime and his 3,500 Soviet military tech- is from Cuba without

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matter how often Kennedy emphasizes that the Communist build-up in Cuba is merely defens ve and not I throat to the U ited States. Re- publlcansfippear to be receiv- ing more public attention ‘with the argument that the longer the Communists remain in Cuba the more difficult it will be to root them out. Democrats fear that with im- portant electlons coming up In November the Republicans by their criticisms may reap a harvest of congressional seats. Thus the political signs Point to the need _for Kennedy to

digging into the reserves.

with the national welfare rather than party advantage".

So in Mr. Pearson's view. we need inter-party “cooperation," but not all-party coalition. Ideal- ly, the two need not be far apart. .

show a stiffening attitude to- wards Cuba. Though he was made clear his problem has to be handled in the context of the world threat to peace, the pres- ident has sought to ease home criticism by warning that American ships and planes are ready to fire back if fired upon and that the U.S. will act to meet aggression If Cuba threat- ens the Latin American area withforce.

SHORT-TERM AUTHORITY Now comes: Kennedy's re- quest for authority to call up 150,000 reservists for one year of service if he finds this is necessary the period when Congress is not In session and until the new Congress can get well organized next year. This is similar to the 1961 re- quest which resulted In the call- up of 150,000 reservists for one year during the Berlin build-up. Virtually all of these men now are back of the reserve. drilling one night a week. here are about 959,000 of these so-called "ready" reserves available. There is some question whether Kennedy would use his requested authority this time unless some extreme emer- gency were to develop. Many of the reservisu called In 1961 later complained they were taken away from useful civilian jobs only to sit In camps and without access to the modem weapons they were supposed to

get.

With an active service force of some 2,800,000 men, manning a huge array modern craft and weapons, Kennedy prob- ably could find all the man- power necessary, should be de- cide to lgh Castro. without

New Conflictuln Congo

Another showdown between the United Nations and seces- stonlst Katange appears to be In the making followin

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Doctors Keep Close Watch. On Athletics

By Dr. Theodore I. Veal belles

'1'!!! medical profession is concerned with organised athle- tics because of its interest in the prevention and treatment of Injuries. Some sports such as boxing are too sick to salvage.

especially at the college a nd professional levels.

The college football player has certain responsibilities and rights, according to Dr. Allen J. Ryan, of M en, Conn. His responsibilities Include keeping in training. siving his best. and playing fair.

He has the -right to optimal protection against injury. through

adequate health supervision.’

good technical Instruction, and proper regulations and condi- tions of play. This is the basis of the Bill of Rights for the col- lege athlete that was proposed by the American Medical Asso- ciation Committee on Injury In

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The first right is good coach. lng. This is most important in protecting the health and safety of athletes because it takes technical know-bow to teach skillful performance. It is the letter that minimizes The coach also discourages tac- tics that increase the hazard

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The second is good officiat- ing. Most of the rules and reg- ulations are made to protect the players, as well as to make the game more enjoyable.

The ' right is good equip- ment and facilities. Most of us realize the dangers of playing football with cheap, worn, out- moded, ill fitting gear.

Good medical care is the fourth and equally essential right. This begins with a pre- season examinatiou to detect de- fects that add to the risk of engaging in contact sports.

Next is the stipulation that a physician be present 11 games and be readily available during practice. It is his job to make the decisions relative to Injuries so that further disabil- ity or even death may be prevented. In addition, the phy- sician should have control over the health aspects of the ath- lete to determine whether he is well enough to participate.

(Dr. Van Dellen will answer questions on medical topic stamped, self-addressed enve- lope accompanies request.)

CONSOLATION EATING '

C. M. writes: What would cause a lady of 57, 5 feet tall and weighing 210 pounds, to be hungry all the time? She never has been married and feels like she Is starving.

REPLY

Emotional eating is a com- mon cause of obesity. At: this stage of the game, food becom- es a substitute for love and af- fection — a sort of consolation prize.

COUGIIING AND COUGHING rs. E. C. writes: I am preg- nant for the mist time. I cough all night and all day and cough so much that when I cough now, my stomach gets sore. Do you think this is bad for my baby? EPLY

The baby can take it but there must be a reason why you cough so much. It is high ‘time you found out.

DENTAL CARIES

W. R. writes: Are there many teen-agiars who have not had decayed teeth?

REPLY

The American Dental asso- ciation states that fewer than 4 per cent of high school stu- dents are free of dental decay.

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S NOTES BY THE‘ WAY“

Dress is treat el the mirror. ladies, if you want to seewhat'a going on.— Thomas Times- Journal. A

"I just cannot understand why you are always worrying about no . Hen ’, an anxious wife said to her husband. “Be- cause that, my de ," he re- plied, “is exactly what I've got in the bank."— Montreal star.

The big game hunter was tell- ing hls wife all about his en- counter with a tiger. “Yes," he wound up, "it was a case of the tiger or me." “I'm so glad it was the tiger, dear," she said. "or we wouldn't have this love- ly rug."— Hamilton spectator.

Whether at poker er in 11., stock market. the person wt”, can afford to gamble, doesn't need to wln.— Guelph Mercury,

Don't worry about being mm.

dleaged: if you live long enough you'll outgrow lt.— Brantford Expositor.

The death of a familiar old tree is always sad. particularly if it falls to the axe. The land- scape chnnges. it ie_not as friendly as it was. there is a strange feeling that something is missing every time one comes upon the scene. and this feeling lingers for weeks. -

Eamilton spectator.

Seek Cautionary Warning:

Consumes) Association at Canada

Many parents have been alarmed by the number of ac- cidents due to children swallow- ing household chemicals and patent medicines containing in- jurious su ‘ tances.

Often eae products do not carry any warning on their labels. Sometimes there are warnings, but parents do not read these labels ‘and s u c h products are kept in a place easily available to children.

The Consumers Association of Canada is again warning par- ents to keep household products and patent medicines out of reach of children, and is asking the federal government for help in this matter.

The following resolution was passed and will be sent to the government:

WHEREAS CAC has for a number of ‘years been request-

ing legislation to require ade- quate cautionary warning sbels. of all household chemi- cgla and patent medicines con-

lning injurious substances;

accidents and some deaths from these products: BE IT RESOL- VED th I: the Consumers’ As- sociation of Canada again urg- es the Minister of National Health and Welfare to introduce legislation requiring manufac- turers to place on the labels of these products custionary state- *ments prominently displayed.

CAC plans to expand its edu- catlonal program regarding the handling of these products. Par- ents should read the labels. with care and store such products In a properend safe place out of the reach of children.