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MONDAY. NOVEMBER 2. 1964.

A Fafeful Chelce

American voters go to the polls on Tuesday, with the pollsters— national, statewide. and local—a1- most unanimously predicting that President Johnson will win and that he will win very heavily. Even if all the undecided vote went to Cold- water, they claim, it still wouldn’t change the final result.

The only thing that stands in the Way of a Johnson victory now, bar- ring unexpected calamity, is com- placency and overconfidence, the pollsters say. That, probably, was

r. Johnson’s reason for launching

a strenuous final week of campaign- ing. He’s too experienced not to know that there is always the pos- sibility of a slip between the cup and the lip. ' And of course, the pollsters may be as wrong as they were back in 1948 when they predicted a Tru- man defeat, and had to eat crow on an unprecedented scale. If they fail this time in their calculations, they may as well go out of business.

We’re hoping, frankly, that this won't happen. We can’t see Senator Goldwater as anything but a danger to world peace and security. The President of the United States has an awesome responsibility these days, which makes Tuesday’s elec- tion of vital importance to people everywhere.

Mr. Johnson undoubtedly has his failings.vBut he has made his re- sponsibility to defend world peace without world war a major issue in his campaign. He has promised to try to reduce world tension while maintaining armed strength. He will specifically continue the Ken- nedy policy of "accommodation" with the Soviet Union. He will very likely travel to Europe if elected. to meet leaders of the NATO alliance. possibly to discuss the prospects of a summit conference with the new Soviet leaders. He has confidence in his ability as conciliator and needs firsthand estimates of the European figures he will deal with.

With Senator Goldwater can we be sure of anything except, at best. a continuance of the old Dulles pol-

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icy of “brinkmanship”? His state- ments have been conflicting on this score. but he has denounced repeat- edly the “soft approach” to Com- munism. the futility of NATO and the United Nations. the lack of a “strong band” at the helm, and that kind of thing. It is conceivable that with experience in office he would come up with rrore sober ideas, but the stakes are too high to permit of this kind of a gamble. It is ap- palling to think of his finger being on the trigger that could—in Presi- dent Johnson’s words “incinerate our civilization" in one reckless, im- pulsive moment during the coming term.

Words Of Warning

The argument over amending the constitution seems to have bog- ged down in a side issue at Ottcwa. The clause of the amending formula t4} which Conservative objection is “ken, approved recently by 3 fed- efaI-provincial conference, would permit the provinces, on the initia- tive of any four of them, to legislate In matters which have hitherto been exclusively federal. It is what this change involves that is at issue, not where it originated.

It Is contended by the Liberals that the formula is identical to a draft prepared by the Diefenbaker government in 1961. known as the Fulton formula. Mr. Diefenbaker contends that this is not correct; the Fulton formula. he says. did mt make matters of federal control subject so provincial legislation. This

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seernetobeaquestlonormmpreo- ation, and the argument could go on,indefinitely——if the public stands for it.

Who cares now what the Fulton formula set out, two Parliaments ago? Whatever its provisions, it failed of acceptance in 1961. It didn’t, therefore, come before the House of Commons for examina- tion. and it has only an academic bearing on the present proposals. What is pertinent now is that the new provincial right is to be extend- ed to “any matter coming within the legislative jurisdiction of the Parliament of Canada," thus remov- ing a constitutional barrier which was put in the BNA Act largely to protect the interests of the smaller provinces.

There have been soothing os- surances that the proposed amend- ment is not as dangerous as it sounds because each such invasion is subject to the approval of Par- liament. But as the Winnipeg Free Press pertinently asks in a further editorial comment on this subject, what Parliament will have the courage—when the constitution categorically provides for such a procedure and when four powerful provinces demand its implementa- tion—to withstand the pressure?

There is no evidence that either the present Parliament or the last one—nor probably the next one, for that matter—would have the fort- itude to stand up to a formidable

combination of. say, Premiers Lesage, Bennett, Manning and Robarts.

“It is a shocking and dishearten- ing fact,” says the Winnipeg Tib- eral paper. “that among all the fed- eral and provincial leaders none has been willing to take a stand for the nation as a whole. Without so much as a word of caution to the public they have all been willing. each for his own narrow political reasons. to take the first step to- ward constitutional anarchy. Not a single competent constitutional ex- pert in the county will support what they propose. One of the most re- spected, Professor Bora Laskin of Tornto, has called their scheme an unmitigated constitutional disaster —which it certainly will be if adopt- ed as it is now drafted.”

A Fine Citizen

The death of former City Police Chief A. Birtwistle will be learn— ed with regret by many friends at home and abroad. Though not a native of this province, he became very much attached to if during his long years of residence here. It was his pride to he called a Prince Ed- ward Islander, and he gave a fine example of citizenship in the per- formance of all his duties and in the social and recreational activities in which he loved to take part.

Mr. Birtwistle had served in the British Army in his younger days. Later he participated actively in the First World War as a member of the Northwest Mounted Police and served in the RCMP when that or- ganization was formed in 1920. be- fore taking over his police duties in Charlottetown. His wide exper- ience was a great asset to the civic authorities, and it was supplement- ed by outstanding integrity and the capacity of performing all his duties with the tact and courtesy of a thoroughgoing gentleman.

These, indeed, were the qualities which impressed all who came in contact with Chief Birtwistle. And it is pleasing to note that his years of retirement were perhaps the most fruitful of all in the enjoyment of the amenities of life, in the contacts he was able to make with friends new and old, in the pursuit of re- juvenating hobbies. and in the broadening experience which comes both from travel and from th e reading of solid literature. Books to him were a source of never fail- Ing pleasure, and be credited much of his own cheerful philosophy of life to their mellowing influence.

His passing, at a ripe old age, was like the leaf falling in due sea- son; bringing sadness to loved ones. but leaving memories that will endure, and an example that will be fruitful to the whole community.

EDITORIAL NOTE

Taking a leaf from the Shaw gov- ernment’s book, the Ontario gov- ernment held a cabinet meeting in northwestern Ontario This Is the first time since Upper Canada. became the province of On- tario under Confederation, notes an exchange, that any cabinet meeting has been held outside Toronto.

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THE LONG SWIFT SLIDE DEARTH OF STUDENTS

Canada’s Drastic Doctor Shortage

Much has been made recently of published reports that more than 60 per cent of qualified medical students in Canada are turned away by the nation's medical schools for lack of space

Whatever the political impli- cations of this widely publicized facf might be. is not for us in guess at this time. But we do feel obliged lo point out the pos- sible fallacious conclusion to which this statistic might lead It is true that medical training facilities need explaining. . .and possibly faster than at the pres- ent rate. But it is not for lack of space alone that Canada now faces an admittedly drastic doc- tor shortage.

For one thing. it is generally known that a large number of potential medical students apply to more than one medical school. These account for at least part of the "didn't- make it" list at. individual schools... from whose figures the above percentage was calculated.

But a more intriguing treatise on the cause of the doctor shori- age comes from Dr. Gosse. past president of tno Nova Scotia Medical Assocla- lion,

THE FAMILY DOCTOR

His well-taken point is that the doctor shortage might more precisely be defined as a family doctor shortage... and a short age which could be eased with existing medical schoo facili- ties

It remains to be seen wnethel his suggested "crash program" year- round 5 c h o 01 in g, cou- current classes and shorter bas- ic course might. work. But there Is no disputing his call for a modification of Canadian med- ical school curricula and staff. aimed at attracting and grad- uating more family physicians.

As Dr. Gosse points out, the growing trend toward special: zation in medical schools guar- antees an adequate supply of specialized doctors for years to

l r - . C 3 en” 1 More to the point is the sugges- l

The real shortage is in Can- ada's ranks of family doctors... amd a dearth of medical stu- dents headlng toward gradua- tion as family doctors. A so'u- tion would seem to be wider use of practising clinical teachers

PUBLIC FORUM

This column to open In Ihe discussion by correspondents af queltlons of In- sum. The One Ian 0 s not neocl- aarlly endorse the opinion of cones- pondents. All letters published an alibi lccs lo edltlu and condensation when necessary_ r en la unable to enter Into any corrreapondeoca regard- Iellers subsumed.

IN APPRECIATION

Sir.—— Through your paper we would like to express our appre- ciation and gratitude to the peo- ple of Charlottetown for their hospitality and friendliness. We a group of 21 students and three chaperons from Bury. bee. stayed in your city four days to see Her Majesty and to visit sit- es of interest; The citizens whom we met. the officials of all placo es visited. as well as represen- tatives of government, made us feel that we were truly welcome in your midst.

e had excellent opportunit- Ies to see the Royal visitor nd were privileged to attend the children's rally.

Already some of us are begin- ning to save money In order to return your serene and pic- tureeque Island this summer Those of us who do not visit then plan to do so as soon as possible. The diam and grac- Iousnesa of the people of Prince Edward Island have etched a mark on our hearts forever.

is are. Sir. etc.. The grasp from Pope Memorial School Bury. Quebec per Myrna MacAqu

Canadian Doctor

in medical schools, with the oh- I jective to produce doctors who will see and treat sick people. PLACE TO START

Of course. there is and will? always be a place for good spi- cialisls. as teachers and practiv tioners... but not to the growing exclusion of family doctors. in , number and stature.

The place to start creating an even b a l a n c e is In medical school.

Unless it is evened out. the shortage of family doctors may become worse... with two sults: the doctor‘s already tar- nished image will suffer more as he becomes less and 1e 5 5 available. and overworked prac- titioners will face still stiffer loads.

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The so- called "image" has come in for a lot of abuse and misuse recently. but it must be admitted that while the public has a high regard for the scien- fific knowledge and technique of today‘s physician. he has slipped badly in terms of compassion.

Malny who move out of family practice are soundly criticized by their fellows. Better these critics save the energy spent on clucking to help improve the G.P.'s status and stimulate wid- er interest In family practice

Luckily, moves are afoot to do just that, and by the body best equipped to do ll— the College of General Practice of Canada. Hopefully. the College will find the support it requires.

China And Nuclear Spread

New York Times

Peking's proposal for a world- wide summit conference and de- struction of all nuclear weapons is propaganda and obviously im , practicable at the present time. i

tion that China be invited to the eigheen- nation disarmament conference when it resumes in Geneva next year, But France has refused to participate. An- other solution is that of Secre- tary General Thanf, who is pressing ,for "a dialogue" with Red China. He has proposed a conference in 1965 of the five nuclear powers— the United States. Britain. France, the So- ' Union .ommu _ China— as has Alfred Landon be 1936 Republican Presiden- tial candidate.

The immediate objective of arms talks among the five nur- lear powers. whether in Geneva or at a separate conference. should be to halt nuclear spread —an agreement not to transfer nuclear weapons or know- now to non-nuclear nations which. in turn. would agree not to ac quire them. On no subject do the Big Five, including Peking and Paris. have a greater common

Interest. Their own survival Is

at stake. as is that of civilization

as a whole.

If an agreement could. be rea- ‘ cause at this age. The child ls ched it might mark a first step Kborn with a defect that interfer-

in bringing Peking out of its iso- lation and back into the comity of nations with Its multiple re- strainfs.

The Johnson Administration has reacted negatively both to Mr. Thant's proposal and to the idea of inviting China to the Geneva conference at this time. But it has stated that “at some stage In the disarmament pro- cess all militarily significani nations must participate In arms control agreements, if such agreements are to have any real meaning."

As far as nuclear proliferation is concerned. it should be clear to Washington that the moment Is now. It would be a tragedy If political limldlty about accord- Ing "recognition" to Peking were to stand in the way. The hope must that. once the

a: spread “with all the world”—- and Peking Is an In- escapable fact of life in that world.

Break Threatened

moon Free Press

President de Gaulle evidently thinks that he should not allow spectacular events elsewhere in the world to keep him out of ne limelight. Accordlngly. he has dropped his own blockbuster which. while It may not be quite as newsworthy as the deposition of Khrushchev or the explosion of the Chinese nuclear bomb, or the defeat of Sir Alec Douglas- Home. will cause quite a stir in Western Europe.

The French president has served notice that If the current deadlock in Brussels In negotiat- ing among Common Market powers is not broken. France Is prepared to leave the European Common Market. Those famil- iar with his record will not doubt that de Gaulle Is prepared to do Just this.

c has an argument. Agricul- tural prices figure In the forth- coming Kennedy Round trade negotiations. Until the Common countries reach a decision on farm prod- ucts, or as de Gaulle said. or. ganlze their price structure on the basis on which a tentative agreement was reached. It wIl1

Impossible to negotiate effec- tively with the US. If Mr. do no be equally impossible to negotiate with Canada. but he evidently doesn't consider Canada worth mention.

The gesture la obviously in- tended to bring West Germany

back into line During the ear in which Chancellor Erhard has held office. co - operation be-~ tween France and Germany has not been as close or cordial as when Adenauer was chancellor. Erhard has been takln much more independent

tunetely for him Germany has a poor case on the agricultural front. German farmers c an hardly compete with the French and cling to the protection which German industry has leaned to get along without.

What Is more, Erhard needs farm votes In the forthcoming election. as the Social Demo- crats, who are strong In urban Germany have been doing bet- ter in regional elections. De Gaulle knows he has leverage

Pep Pills Are Abused

By Dr. Theodore R. Van Delless

The abuse of the amphetam- Inea has become so extensive the government may establish more if controls over manufacture and distribution. While most of us get along with- out tilese pills lcalled benniesi. the sales volume reached enor- mous proportions.

These drugs are a mixed blessing. They stimulate the central nervous system indivld-ualsT

lessen appetite. But they may overstimulafe the per- son, to the point of excitement.

re are many debatable claims concerning the action of these products. Some say they are addictive: others insist they are harmless. These pills are taken by workers 'to increase alertness and attentiveness on the job.

Controversial results have been reported on their use by athletes but there Is no agree-

t as to whether any Im-_ provement In prowess Is due to the psychic stimulation produc- ed or to better coordination and form. increased stren and en- durance. or enhanced motiva- tion. A slightly better perform- ance after taking the pills should'not be construed as sanc- tioning their use. In all probab- Ility. the athlete who Is helped most is the one who has gone through a period of prolonged sleep loss and needs a lift for a short time.

Drugs of this type b ve a backlash when the effects wear off. The elated individual may suffer from Insomnia and come mean. irritable. depress- ed. and restless. ‘

There Is so substitute sl p. When a truck driver uses the medication to stay awake, t‘ley may help for a little while. But drowsiness catches up with him and produces momentary lapses in performance. Judg- ment also may be influenced, which is dangerous for any one at the wheel.

It is questionable whether the amphetamines have a harmful effecl upon the body, except for those with hig-il blood pressure or heart disease. But they are useful in their place and should be controlled because they are habit forming. It is doubtful, however. whether they produce addiction. In my search for in- formation along this line. I found reference to their addictive qualities. An Ed- inburgh physician, by studying the brain waves. was able to de- tecl dependence In several per- sons faking excessive quantities of these drugs.

ALLERGY INCIDENCE M. G. writes: So many of my friends have allergies. I wonder how common the condition is. PLY

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One out of every 10 persons is said to suffer from some form of allergy.

CONGENITAL GLAUCOMA

G writes: Can glaucoma in a fiveweek old baby be cut- ed?

and Is putting on the pressure.

MULTl-RACIAL ISLAND

The Island of Mauritius In the Indian Ocean was discovered by the Portuguese. na by

a Dutch and the British ad- minister the Chinese and IodIan population. ‘

For , CANADA SAVING! BONDI Call ROYAL comma Corpor- Ltd

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es with drainage of fluid from the eyes. HEART AND PRESSURE E. S. writes: Does hyperten- sion affect the heart?