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PAGE 4 HospilaI Insurance In an informal prelin'iinary report on the progress that is being made towards the establishment of a Hos- pital Insurance Plan under a Federal- Provincial agreement, Deputy Minis- ter of Health Curtis stated that at least a year of “concentrated plan— ning” is required before a Province can ‘be prepared to place such a scheme in operation, and that it is unlikely the time could be shortened substantially here. This leaves the date still indefinite so far as Prince Edward Island is concc 'ned. Dr. Curtis mentioned certain pro- blems which, he said, are just as pres— sing in this small Province in the larger Provinces. That may be true; and it would be unwise to veri- ture into an agreement without hav- ing made adequate preparation for it. > But the diffficulties here ought to be "no greater than they are elsewhere; and it must be remembered that the seven Provinces which already have adopted a plan or given notice of their intention to adopt one by next Jan. 1 had no more time in which to consider the matter than did the other three. Newfoundland with its thou- sands of miles of coastline and, in many areas, isolated hospital facilit- ies and shortage of doctors, is a much more difficult Province in which to 1 carry on public health activities than ' P.E.I., where hospitals are relatively close together and where there is no acute shortage of medical personnel. Yet, Newfoundland started in on the , program last July 1; and reports say that everything is going better than . had been expected. The committee which is inquiring . into ways and means of implement- ing the Plan is made up of capable _ and public-spirited citizens who, doubtless, are doing everything in I their power and within their terms of reference to bringabout participation at the earliest possible date. It may be, however, that the committee was given a little too much to do—for ‘ example, devising a formula for meet— ing the expenses of the Plan. This, after all, is the responsibility of the Provincial Government; and we can- ' not see that there was much point . in passing it along to the committee, even for advisory action. Certainly, the Plan has to be paid for; and the quicker this question can be settled—we have an idea that is what is holding it up—the sooner it can be put into operation. Frankly, we feel that our people are going to be a little disappointed if the pro- gram does not go into effect next Jan. 1, that being the date that was first suggested—tentatively, to be sure— by Provincial authorities. - The Arrow Program W. R. McLachlan, an official of A. V. Roe Limited, thinks that Canada must develop its own defence system or become a satellite of the United States. In addressing the Ontario’s Government’s annual in,- dustrial development conference, Mr. McLachlan had this to offer: “In the days ahe ad Canada will have to undertake projects more costly and more advanced or a b d i 0 ate her present position as a respected part- ner in the free world. The alterna— tive is to turn the job of national security over to someone else. If we do that, we can forget all our won- derful dreams and hopes of Canadian nationhood. We will become a mere political and economic satellite of our neighbour to the South”. These words were spoken short- Iy after the Federal Government had decided to review the Arrow jet interceptor program—which has al~ ready cost Canadian taxpayers many hundreds of millions of dollarsmand committed Canada to purchasing certain types of United States‘ mis- siles. The review will take place next March; and the general bclicf— although the Prime Minister has not ' definitely said anything to substan- tiate it—is that ai that time the Arrow will be scrapprzl. as being far too expensive for Canada's ability to sustain. It is underslamlnhlc. of course; that A. V. Roe would like the Arrow program to coniinuc. It is undcr- ' standable, too, that the firm should i .....,,...~.a._... . _... .. be inclined to equate the continuance of the program with Canada’s secu- rity. Nevertheless, there is a limit to the amount of moncy that Canada can afford to pay on any one seg- ment of defence; and, if intei'ccpiors just as serviceable as the Arrow can be purchased in the United Slates or Britain at much lower cost, there is no economic or military justifica- tion for carrying on the Arrow de- velopment program. Mr. Pearson's Suggestion In a recent speech at Halifax, Lib. eral leader Lester B. Pearson made a practical suggestion for a Federal as- sistance policy for economic develop‘ ment of the Atlantic region. “We sug— gest”, said Mr. Pearson, “the Federal Government should, in co-operation with the Provinces, consider a pro- gram of industrial development to . diversify the economy and expand employment opportunities. The de- velopment of more industries is surely a more certain way to raise the level of income and production in this part of Canada than relying on subsidies which, though helpful, never really solve any problems. I think the im- portance of this subject would justify the establishment of a new unit or agency of government which would be responsible for considering the type of project that would qualify for capital funds". No one—not even the most ardent critic of the Liberal Party—could possibly find fault with Mr. Pear— son’s suggestion. In fact,'in its es- sence it is the very thing that was suggested by Mr. Diefonbaker in the last two election campaigns. In a sense, it is a Liberal reinterpretation of a Conservative idea, that has not yet been put into operation. Many Maritimers, however (Liberals and Conservatives alike) will ask this question: “Why did not Mr. Pearson advocate such a program when he was an influential member of the Govern- ment and thus in a position to help formulate Federal policy, instead of waiting until he was in opposition with no opportunity of ’putting his ideas into practice? Goodness knows,’ the Liberal Government was remind- ‘ed often enough of. the need for the sort of thing which Mr. Pearson now advocates. EDITORIAL NOTES The Hon. J. Waldo Monteith, Federal Minister of Health, is to be in the Province this week, presum- ably to discuss the Hospital Insur- ance Plan with Provincial officials. It is to be hoped that his visit will result in a definite decision to go ahead with the plan at an early date. a: u- alt The Quebec District Retail Mer- chants. Association, in a brief to the Stewart Commission, condemned the use of “premiums” and suggested that they be abolished. There is an easy way to get rid of them. That is by merchants’ refusing to handle them. * * II The Royal Commission on Price Spreads has been told that “com- missions dealing with agricultural products frequently show lack of consideration for the consumer.” That‘s putting it mildly. More often than not, commissions forget that there is any such person as a “con- sumer”. R R ‘I A member of the Royal Commis sion on price spreads asked a woman who filed a brief why she thought that increases in food prices uSualli follow wage increases in food proces- sing plants. It wasn’t exactly an in telligent question. How else can the increases be passed along to the pub- lic? 1* it it If the Highways Department’s 5— ' year road-building plan continues as well as it has begun, there will be no cause for complaint. It is an am- bitious plan and an expensive one. But it will be money well spent and it can be expected tO‘ reap rich dividends in public service over a period of years. We think the Hon. Mr. MacKay and other departmental officials deserve a word of praise and encouragement. an: a: a: The President of the Canadian Fed eration of Sales and Advertising Clubs has warned salesgirls not to try to become “walking encyclopedias”; it might tend to make customers fee; “inferior”. We don’t want to pass any judgement on salesgirls. but we must say it is the first time we have heard it suggested that the average cus tomer is likely to feel humble in the presence of knowledge. Usually, it is the customer. not the clcrk, who pro- fesses to “know it all" Montague. Oct. 16. ._ ......-... a“ z m-r now WILL IT 60 OVIER IN ALGERIA - a..." -.~_~ ,. Mug... . N 0N \ , THE EMPIRE LOOK oTrAWA REPORT A ToIenied Minority By Patrick Nicholson Ottawa: Hazen Argue, the young new leader of the C.C.F. group in Parliament, is following up an impressive sessi-onal per- formance with an inspiring cross- Canada speaking tour.’ The 37-year-old farmer from Saskatchewan has been a Mem- ber of Parliament for 13 years. He won prominence chiefly as his party‘s spokesman on wheat, proving himself a buzzing black~ fly who could consistently get under the skin of Trade Minis- ter Howe with his profound know— ledge of grain-producing and grain marketing. When the Diefenbkaer tidal wave swept the country last March. Hazen Argue was the only candidate of any political PUBLIC FORUM This column to open to the discus- sion by correspondents of question of interest. The Guardian does not Lesa» sarily endorse the opinion of cones pondents. THE POTATO PROBLEM Sin—The Guardian of the 15th instant carried a front page arlicle entitled "Queens M. P. Pleased Wlihh Potato Grant,” and which points that Mr. Mac- quarrie expressed great pleasure at the Dominion Government’s further move to assist the Prince Edward Island potato in- dustry through its additional grant to those producers who were unable to market their 1957 crop. I The same article states that Mr. Marqquarrie also referred with satisfaction to recent grants to the Prince Edward Island and Charlottetown Hospitals, but un- like his reference to the potato problem he specified the amounts granted to these hospitals. Now, the question is, if Mr. Macquarrie was pleased with and proud of the Federal Gov- ernment's grant regarding pota- toes. why did he not state speci- fically the exact amount per bushel the farmers are to re- ceive for their unsold 1957 potato crop? If Mr. Mlacquarrie is ashamed. as he should be.’ of the decep- tive tactics of his leader, John Dicfenbaker, as well as of him- self and the other Island 'lory candidates during the last fed- eral election campaign, why. in the name of common sense, does he not keep quiet about this dis- graceful transaction? As a reminder, let me again point out that the Prime Minis- ter. both at Charlottetown and Summerside, assured the farm- ers of Prince Edward Island that there was a provision in the Agricultural Price Stabilization Act to provide a minimum sup- port price for unsold potatoes of 80 per cent of the price over the previous ten years. and the four Tory candidates went all over this Province repeating this false assurance to the farmers. I aim. Sir, ctc., THOS. V. GRANT. MR. ARGUE’S VISIT Sll‘.—VVe had on our Island last week a ver distinguisth visitor in the person of Mr. Hazcn Argue, C.C.F. Parliamen— tary Leader a young man whose record can be compared favorably with any Canadian of his age (37) and which far out- shines hundreds of thousands of Canadians of any age. A leader in his community at an carly ago he was clcclcd lo Parlia— ment at the age of 24. establish— ing the record of being at that time the youngest man ever to win a seat in the federal House - a winner of scholarships. a Bachclor of Science in zinc. al :23. an cxncrt on operatives and Credit Unions. Mr. Argue has the respect not only of the people of his own constituency but also of his op- ponents in the House of Com- mons as well as his fellow C.C.F. members. He is a fluent and Aul‘icul— ‘ Co- ' colour in the whole of the three Prairie Provinces who could beat his Conservative opponent. C.C. F. giants of the calibre of na- tional leader_M.J. Caldwell, for— eign affairs expert Alistair Stew- art and proceduralist Stanley Knowles were swept away, but Argue alone survived. Four successful C.C.F candi- dates fi‘om BC. and three from Ontario joined him to form the thin red line which remained of that once much larger parliamen- tary group. * ROOKIE GROUP STARS At the beginning of last 565- ~ sion, the very young little C.C. F. band was alert but unsure of itself. Stanley Knowles, then on the payroll of the Canadian La- bour Congress at a pleasant ad- vance on his former $10,000 per year M.P’s pay, at first sat in the gallery of the House of Com- mons, maisteruminding his young successors. But his advice was desired less and less. and his appearances in the gallery thin- ned then faded away, as th e young eight-mangroup confiden- tly matured, and frequently usur- ped the role of opposition to the government from the much la» - ger yet proportion-ater less vo- cal Liberal Party. Liberal leader Lester Pearson himself put on a magnificent per- formance of parliamentary indus- try. In the first three months of the session, he made over 380 interventions in the proceedings, by speeches or questions or short statements. With less opportunity as the leader of the smallest group, Hazen Argue was even more impressive, marking 280 in~ terventions including 28 long speeches on a broad range of topics. He was very well supported by his busy aides. Bert Her-ridge, the wealthy forest farmer from the Kootenays, is in years and politics the father of the group. An active Liberal turned C.C.F. he proved himself a witty and sure sheet-anchor to his young- er colleagues. Ernie Regier, a 42 year old schoolteacher from Burnaby, who once sought the Conservative nomination in Sask- atchewan, always showed him- self the most balanced and deep- thinking of his group. The three Ontario M.Ps are young men of widely differing qualities. BREADTH 0F C.C.F. They include philosophical. u-n- ionist and pnagmalist socialists. Murdo Martin, the stocky and popular fire-fighter from Tim- mius, is perfectly bilingual in English and French. He always shows a realistic mental balance in his participation in the work of Parliament. Kirkland Lake’s Arnold Peters is a labour union official who is apt to slaw that rigidity of mind and singleness of purpose, so different from the flexible realism of his former leader M.J. Caldwell. which will alienate so many voters from a political party closely associa- ted with organized labour. The successor to the Port Arthur seat in which Trade Minister Howe defeated himself is Douglas Fish- er. a smart young librarian and schoolteacher who shapes up! to inherit the “World affairs" man- tle of Alistair Stewart, if he can soften that arrogant self-satisfac- action which is his worst enemy. lt will be interesting to see how Ilhis orchestna of talented indiv- idualists will react to the ex- ternal pressure to reshape their party as the political arm of the Canadian Labour Congress. They did well on their own in their first session. Over the next three years they will be playing for keeps for recognition as one of our two chief political par- ties. They must assess whether the labOUr union membership is really a promising springboard from which to seek political lead- ership of Canada! Nasser Hits A Snag Canadian Press Staff Writer 3 By David Rowantree President Nagser’s dream of ruling an Arab empire from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean ap- pears to have hit a snag. The rift between him and Pres- ident Habib Bourquiba of Tunisia comes as a reminder that the Arabs do have a choice‘ of lead- ers and that Arab nationalism can have a choice of friends in the world. Tunisia and Nasser’s United Arab Republic have broken off diplomatic relations. This can have some far~reaching effects. Nasser caused the rift by med dling in the affairs of Tunisia and harboring enemies of Bour- guiba who have plotted his death. The Egyptian dictator accuses Bourguiba of being a tool of the imperialists. ‘ DUAL LOYALTY Tunisia is an important base forceful speaker. His interests are wide and varied including world problems. He has fought a vigorous campaign for reduction of interest rates on small loans with some success. He also led a delegation of M.P.'s to discuss world food disposal with Ameri- can Senators and Congressmen. Yet when he Visited PE. Island last week there was not one word of editorial comment or welcome in either of Charlotte- town‘s papers. I wonder why! Could it be discrimination. pre- ludice. political snobbery or has the C.C.F. a cabalistic connota- tion for the people of other poli- lic‘al stripe in Island? Our Island is behind the rest of Canada in many things but in intolerance, prejudice and yes, religous bigotry we must be away ()Ll‘. front. Is it not time Iliat we opened the windows of our minds to the sunshine of tolerance and friendly under- standing and let it peneti‘aie into the dark corners where the cob- :‘vsbs gather? I am, Sir. etc. ML'RIEL MaclNNlS Borden. October 16. for the Algerian rebels who have been fighting the French for four' years in quest of the independ- ence that Bourguiba won for Tunisia in 1955. Bourguiiba is torn between the desire to help the Algerians — "my brothers"‘he calls them — and the wish to keep on co-op- erative terms with France — be- cause “I am a Westerner.” This dual loyalty put a severe strain on relations with France earlier this year. Tunisia is also a leading force in planning for Maghreb. a pro- posed federation of Morocco, Al- geria and Tunisia. Nasser has also been helping the Algerian rebel cause and apparently trying to dominate it. Fer‘hart Abbas, leader of the newlyaformed Algerian govern- ment - in - exile, has been shift- ing his headquarters between Tunis and Cairo. The break in relations between the two cap— itals will force him to decide on one. OTHER SIGNS. Iif Abbas picks Tunis, as some observers predict he will. that will be further evidence that Nas- ser might not be the only man for the Arabs. There are other signs. too. Iraq, which seemed ripe for addition to the U.A.R. at the time of the July revolution. seems in- clined to pursue a neutral way. Premier Abdul Karem Kasserq could develop into an imlportont‘ removed ‘ Arab leader. He has some early supporters who were pro-Nasser. Shaky little Jordan did the same as Tunisia this summer in breaking diplomatic ties with the U.A.R. King Hussein. still bol- stered by British ll‘oops, may be willing to accept political re— forms that would cut some of the ground from under politicians who are working for union with Egypt and Syria. Kuwait and Saudi Arabia know that with their oil they hold Not Immune To Adults’ Disease By Herman .\'. Bundcscn. .\‘I. D. RHEUMATOID arlhriiis is primarily a discase of LZIJIS. However, this does not mean that children are immr, In fact, it ha 5 been estimated that of lh e 4.700.000 Americans now suffering from this crippling d15- ease, some 127,000 of them are children. So I think you parents should know a little more about rheu- matoid arthritis than you prob- ably do. UNDER THREE Most young victims of th is form of arthritis are sti’cckzn when they are 19 s s than three years old. For some reason it seems to strike girls twice as of— ten as it does boys. And there is an indication that the disease travels in families. . As in the case of rheumatic fever, rheumatoid arthritis usu- ally occurs in children follownig a strep throat infection. This is one reason why it sometimes is mils-diagnosed as rheumatic fe- ver. or even as osteomyelilis or leukemia. LARGE JOINTS In youngsters under the age of eight, the disease seems to a'trck the larger joints, such as the knee. more than any oth- er. Despite the fact frat rheuma— io‘rl arthritis is the most cripp- ling form of arthritis, most young victims have a pretty 5; ood chance of recovering from th e eflfects within a two year period. However, if the disease does not subside within the first three years. the outlook isn’t too en- couraging. Some young victims will be plagued by the illness for '20 years or even longer. HOSPITAL TREATMENT Early hospital care is necessary in most cases. There should be rolonged bod nest for the young patient and adequate physical therapy. By acting to remedy the sit- uation early, you will be doing a lot to help your youngster should he ever be stnicken by nheuma- told arthritis. QUESTION AND ANSWER L. C. What would be the cause do very bitter taste in the .mouth on awakening every morn- ing? I have had this since taking some black capsules for a leg hemaloma. A. The presence c." a bitter taste in the mouth may be due to many things, such as an in- fection in the teeth, nasal sinus- es, or the throat. It also may be due to constipation or some other digestive disorder. Some drugs might be responsible for the con- drition. However. a thorough examina- tion by your physician would be necessary to determine the exact cause. power politics. They seem to think, for the present at least, that the West can give them the best deal. The hands" of all independ- ent Arab politicians have been strengthened by Bourguilba’s ac— NOTES BY \ THE WAY H y )I .. ! . I h In I e ' .‘ , . .. hqd . . . I. of “SI 'x I KS, ELI“ a) S i. 1‘s “C SIIII a good sense of humor. I, v I has. amid political adversily‘ n a letzcr to The Vancouver Sun he rci'utes the suggestion ”Bi 7 ish Columbia “salmon czarsu got handout from Ottawa. The truth of the Matter IS that the only handout t‘ic B.C. salmon in- dusrv has got from O‘taiva ‘ one cast-off politician.” ho writes ‘lr. Sinclair now is president of the Fisheries AFsoz-ialion of Brit- ish Columbia—Windsor Stair __________.__._ Tho Ace Old Story For He hath said. I will never leave theee, nor forsake thee. HESPERIDES On every island there is deep unrest That leads across wide to the shore. And every land is island, every quest A latlitude to set a compass for. sand and rocks Enough for trees and human ha— bitation. Or granite may pile up in jag— ged blocks, Or lava break the waves in black libalion. waters Always there will be journeys to the last Discoverable Olympus found. Everyone thinks his islands are the blest, Everyone thinks his grave is holy ground. . Why should they not? The end can only come When voyagers return and are at home tobe —Eth.a Noyer. in the New York Times. MAXIMS The greatest remedy for anger is delay. D Pay leftover seasonal bills and reduco high monthly pay- ments with a prompt 193:: he“. We like to say “Yes!” when you ask for a loan. Phone for your loan in ona visit, or com. in. Loans up to $2500 or more-3o months to repay on Your loan can be life-insured at Beneficid , ‘ STREET, CHARLOTTE“ 1. l Floor, Hm Building Hanna‘s” oAsKloI-thoYESMANI’r OPEN EVENINGS av WWW—PHONE to: am now Al FIN 1.51 GREAT GEORGE Second OF CANADA tion. SERIES trump card: in Middle East body. Tammi v SEQ-INA. : What one thing appeals equally to. . . 13 is. v.3“; _. 1‘ a vigil,” ..s “N0.” w. . 1" ton. wcman“.—(‘oroucl gunlcs. ;‘ is s.‘ Incl-cascd catches and advanced mic“ “<7 ed with last year no by Mr. S. T. Gallant. ., cf Fisheries. Red: River. West River, mm River. Seal River peque are all giving 5 > it... have averaged‘. . barrel as compared of fine quality. Up to prices of $2.00 and $2.50 season. Fire broke out on the, Clayton Schurman‘ Mr. ence in Summerside morning. One side of was badly damaged. men were slightly do! they first went to .. dress where Mr. ‘ building another re their arrival at the fire, “2 ever. they quickly all the blaze. ' n. lhé‘ Eng-u, was a.~k::l if he planned“ 3‘, t-~ ‘ 0f. TEN YEARS AGO (October 20, 1548) Mr. William Jenkins of firm of Jenkins Bros, side. mixture in which lNe sealed in cans, has formulated a alive for an indefinlh The news was llirst by Premier J. Wait: I an address delivered W“! at the annual meeting of P.E.I. Woodside. to Blissville. N.B.. in craft, Fisheries Fed: Messers Paul Sharpe an» ' who were missing Monday on 3 mm“. flight from New London, a; '1 “all: were reported to m landed safely at ' yesterday morning. En rout. plane ran into a heavy in was forced down at N.B., where they, and a night. ANCE CO. ANSWER: THE DAILY NEWSPAPER! It has some- thing for everyone. Sports for the sportsmen, financial news for the businessman, women’s interest pages, comics. social news, school news — there’s something for ever)" It’s a remarkable thing that one newspaper can serve so many masters. And not only does it have some‘ thing for everybody, but most people like most of the things in the daily newspaper. N Paper is the ansuei‘ to so many advertisers’ needs! THE GUARDIAN 9—w- GET AHEAD WITH A l o wonder the daily news-. “M may i?“ .z “I,” ti. “w l