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CHARDOTTETOWN.

CANADA

TUESDAY. MARCH 5. 1957

PRICE 5c

TTMITED TAXABLE CAPACITY

Says Time Has Arrived For Federal Aid In Education

"Laudabie as is the assistance sy the Federal Government toward higher education and the develop- ment of cultural activities. it will be felt by those concerned with the whole aspect of education general- ly. that the Canadian Government should now go further and under- take a national plan of assistance in any way it might desire." said lion. Keir Clark. Minister of Edu- cation speaking on the Draft Ad- dress in the Legislature yesterday.

Mr. Clark felt that the Federal assistance program should include- general educational development in the common schools and the

high school,

"have not" or poorer provinces which lack sufficient taxable ca- pacity to provide the finances to bring their standard of aductlonal opportunity up to at least some reasonable level or up to the level of the Canadian average.

The Minister noted that the Prime Minister in speaking on the matter of doubling grants to uni- versities and the Canada Council through which is provided two,- ooo.ooo for the general promotion of Arts. Humanities and social Sciences said. "This is something

tbs the nation as a whole." FURTHER EXPANSION

"At least in nine provinces this statement will meet with unani- mous approval." "but if this is tnie. surely the same is true of primary and sec- ondary aducation. The building of any sound structure must rest upon proper foundations and nowhere is this truer than in the education of

that is in

I child."

In d l' itb th iti Leadare': Hcigitiflvism regartdpinpgolt In

Department Clark said,

stand. ith thin; min; elficlentli &ertyhe Goveriilnment should have any concern about education. He appears to think a committee of the House would not be familiar with educational mat- lcrs at the present time. if we are '0 Judge from his speech some "lcmberi mly not be familiar with such matters. He appears re- luctant to serve on such a com- mittee because he infers it would Tltoo muwmwork;

B Minis we on to point ::;cgI:tMed:eatio& has been the for thousandatdfeyelrs. hm that Socrates because of his coa- corn for education was put to ;''""l'- I-mt the people of Athena

”"W9d MI pupil. Plato. who in "'1'" illllht Aristotle. the A r of Alexander the Great.

LASTING INFLUENCE

This influence. said the Minis- fer. spread through the Roman Empire where Greek slaves were used as teachers. Even

the dark

cation has

PARLIAMENT . YESTERDAY i By THE CANADIAN

Monday, Mug. g. Premln Guy Mallet of France

addrcssga .

ate sitting; ls;

long-rang;

Mldine ram. Liberals '1

Finance My ' dropped a hint'tl:a.t' rnmssetn.n-hllig

.theschemetobeputonavoun- tarybaslainitsinltial coverage

Deny,

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......:.::.:. :i:'.-. :::::l:...:" The Mtn:ls.t:r recalled that edu- Edward islsns.liirm"l' 1" P"&

-ternvoucyrertiu

ion of Rev. T;JITIdM:E.V!f';l' raise Prnsigrof the vants.

particularly in t he

HON .KIER CLARK

interests of example of Nova Scotla.

Clark.

said Mr. Clark. rightfully

later said. PROGRESS NOTED

of Education. Mr. "He cannot under-

educatlonal opportunity.

ulr cumin:

gested it might be unwise for the island Government to follow the "What Hicks achieved there. Stanfield now promises to undo." said Mr.

"So I believe we should be concerned. Education being a Joint reaponsibility of the Provincial Government and the local school districts, we should do everything possible to give out cor- rect lnformation and keep the pie adequately interned." the ' -

In reviewing the work of his Department. Mr. Clark said that ten years ago the total educational expenditures in the Province were 3850.000 while this year the amount was three times as great. almost 82.500300. He said high schools with a year added to the course of studies have been built in cen- tral locations all over the province so that a far greater number oi students can live neared their homes and take advantage oi this

The Minister said that in two decades there has been unparall- ed porspritynnd expansion of the aconout.v.of Canada so that than hltthsehool graduates to go around. "That is why we haven't enough teachers. enough nurses. enough doctors or enough in any other professions. It

is one of the penalties we must pay for this prosperity and that is why with. our limited finances. we must feel concern for education." he said.

GOOD C0-OPERATION

The Ministu said he was pleas- - with the excellent co-operation

. om the teachers of the Province I w the fact that good public re- ations prevail. "I believe the leaders of the Opposition should be a little kind- er to me when he refers to 'rul- ing in a high and mighty way'. You all know that were it not for the fact that I stand here. he wouldn't be sitting there. Many of his henchmen were willing to get rid of him and he said he was willing to quit but so far he has been reluctant to pass over the reins to either of his two followers who now so ably support him in the House. LOSS OF PERSONNEL

in referring to Mr. Bell's criti- clsm that educationalists were leaving the Province. the Minister supposed there would always be some movement between the pro- vinces. He said one of the teachers at the Vocational School had left when he was offered a salary in industry which the Department could not in any way duplicate. The second one. he said. left be cause she could go on pension in this Province and at the same time draw her salary in Nova Scotia. "I know this because I have al- ready slgned the voucher for her first pension check." '

"What about" Permit Teachers said Mr. Clark "A generation ago all who passed first or second year Prince of Wales were teach- ers. With the equivalent training we call them perrnlt teachers to- dny because we have raised our

sued last year. 44 had grade XII or higher academic standing. up to and including degrees. We have is- sued about 100 permits this year."

"Now let me discuss this '25 cents a day insult' which the Lead- er of the Opposition claims we gave the teachers" said Mr. Clark. "He doesn't have to take my word for it, the facts are the statute

increases: 1958 -'-- Gilli

plus 350 additional increment for experience; 1956 - SIM flat In- crease across the board. -

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the Department was receiving

standards. Of the lid permits is-

books. and are aa'f ows: lalary

plullll

duplicate supplement: lm - Q

BEN-GURION GIVES DECISION.

Riot Threatens As Israeli

Withdrawal ls Ordered

THE LATE MR. R00?

Death Monday Of J. M. Roop

The death occurred suddenly

shortly after 10 o'clock Monday

morning of Mr. J.M. Roop at his- home. 64 McGill Avenue. He ws.-i' in his 74th year. Mr. Roop was one

of the leading businessmen of the

City. having been in the meat

business for a great many years.

A native of Clementsport. N.S.,

he was a son of the late Albert

Roop and Minnie Merry. He re-

ceived his education at Mount Al-

lison and learned the meat busi-

ness ln Boston. He had intended

to become a government inspector

but went a manage of the meat

curing department of a large Bos-

ton firm.

In his early years in Charlotte- town he eatnblished the meat pack- ing plant of Roop's Ltd. on the lower Kensington Road and oper- ated it. together with a fox ranch. He sold the packing business to Canadian Packing Co. but remain- ed on as manager for about five years. More recently he has oper- ated a retail meat business in Charlottetown.

Mr. Roop early established an export business. shipping potatoes and turnips to American and Can- adian markets. He shipped the first carload of live hogs from this Province to Montreal. He ship- ped as many as 7.000 lambs in a season to Boston.

He was a Presbyterian in religion and advanced in Freemasonnry to become a Shrincr, although as there was no organization here for many years he took his demlt. -He was a member of Victoria Lodge No. 1; A' T I Chapter. Royal Arch; and Prince Edward Preceptory. Knights Templar.

Always a keen hunter and fish- erman. despite tll health he enjoy- ed both as recently as last year.

through

PRES! II?-

Iolnt Comrnona-Set lifted a concerted. endure as quic”

some opposition

O to be "workable."

lovernsnen retired civil ass-

the lines proposed by Frost of Ontario. Mr. Frost

couldsrs "substantial" portion

proviaealscovei-ed.

OTTAWA fCP) - The govern- ment started ynrllament ry ma- chinery rolling Monday to get its hospital insurance scheme ap- proved before dissolution and a general election. But federal autb in-itles suggested that because of provincial problems. the plan may not be in operation before 160. Health Minister Martin initiated action by giving the customary notice in the Commons of a res- olution to precede introduction of the bill. Hts aides said Mr. Mar- tin plans to get ahead with pm- as possible. in e m b e r a, sounding out on the plan. dicted that the legislation will speedy passage if the bill proves

A Progressive Conserva- tive apokesman said his party would like to see a plan siting Premier

W

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Start Action On Insurance Plan

Last week George Hees (PCP- Toronto Broadviewt charged at an E n g I e h a r t. 0nt.. Conservative meeting that the government was stalling on health insurance; that

as "election bait."

ONTARIO KEYSTONE

Federal authorities said the no- tice of resolution was the govern- ment's reply. However. pasaage of the bill will not bring the health insurance plan into operation. The government has stated it will pay about one-half the cost of cover- age for standard hospital care and diagnostic service providing at least six provinces representing more than one-half the population sign up and start oDei'lIll0"9-

So far. British Columbia. Al- berta. Saskatchewan. Newfourid- land and Ontario have indicated willingness but Ontario has stated it may not be able to launch its scheme before January. 1959. On- tario ls conside ed the keystone tn the plan. Other provinces are ex- pected to announce acceptance

set

is

W?! soon.

salditwillaskonlythatthapmy. Inces provide assurances that s of each

Over - all countrywide COVIPIIU is expected to cost about WI).- llIl.000 a year. of which the fed- eral administration would put up- one-half. .

Residents Gold Coast. Celebrate Independence

ACCRA. The Gold CODE!

it was using the schema merely

He is survived by his wife. the former Pearl Spinney; two sons and two daughters. Albert of Charlottetown. John of Rowanoak. Virginia. Marjorie (Mrs. R. Don- ald Scottl of Toronto. Joan (Mrs. Drummond Cobb). now living in Germany. Two brothers. William and Walter. live in Boston.

W. R. Show Guest Speaker At 4-H

Clubs Conference

AMHERST (CP) - Citizenship and the forward look on agricul- ture were emphasized Monday at the opening of the 26th Canadian council of 4-H Clubs conference here.

W. R. Shaw. former deputy agri- culture minister for Prince Ed- ward Island. told about iio dole- gates from across Canada: "The program of 4-H Club work should have its outlook broadened and pinpointed on the problems of to- day and the prospective conditions of tomorrow.

greater measure of skill and ex- pert leadership than ever before in our history."

HI said 4-H club members who movld to the city in latcr years "have eloped a desirable un- derstan of mutual rural-urban problems which have kept open I two-way street over rural-urban bridge. '

Farm wife Mrs. of Eureka N.S.. said "training in 4-1! work has encompassed train- ing on the farm and in the home. "It has taught harmony. devel- Ieadershlp and responsibil- ity. and an ability for effective self - expression -- all qualities which nab better citizens. "lard youth who have been 1-H Club members have a far better chance of having the characteris- tics dun pod citizen than urba

John McLean

SHIPPED FROM NEBRASKA

Ottawa Cracking Down On

Dyed Imported Potatoes

Both :quc.stioii were not of California . as coming from Florida. This iat-

OTTAWA, fspecizlit

the Departments of Agriculiurelorlgl" 35 Ml" Balncll had b9lleV' and National Health and Welfarel

led. llr. Gardiner told the cham- ber. but had been shipped in from

are cracking down 0" the imlwrt-!Nehraslia. They had been describ-

ution into Canada of United Statesfed as coming from Florida. how-

potatoes tiycd red to simulate lever.

"New" potatoes.

This was revealed in the Com- mons by Agriculture Minister Gar-lthat had been diner Monday in reply to a ques- from a point in Nebraska. The tion asked Friday last by Thomas potatoes measured up to standards 8. Barnett. CCF member for C0- when graded. he said. but had

' it was a question, Mr. Gardiner continued, of a "Small" shipment sent to Canada

niox-Albcrni. B.C. The potatoes in been dyed red and were described

ter was a misrepresentation, the Minister said. and is contrary to both Dominic rnd lrovinciai reg- ulations. Any dealers having them in stock are required to remove '

come from Florida.

Samples of the dyed tubcrs have been submitted to the Food and Drug Laboratory in Vancouver for analysis and necessa y action. should the dyeing constitute a vio- lation of the Food and Drugs Act.

"Agriculture today rcquircs I.

REVIEWS TAX-RENTAL AGREEMENTS

Central Provinces Getting

L. ' S "If we are to have a United Can- ada, the wealth must spread from the centre to the outside." Premier Matheson yesterday as he resumed the debate on the Draft Address in the Legislature. The Premier said the Maritime Provinces from the time of Con- federation have been contributing to the economy of the Central Pro- vinces which continued to advance while those farthest away from the centre continue to lag behind. He predicted however that in the future with the trend toward urban population rural '

greater

with these advances.

House Observes S.il.li. Debate Win

The Premier and the Minister of Education yesterday made fitting reference in the Legislature to the uAievement of the St. Dunstan's University Debating team in win- ning the Dominion championship

at Ottawa last weekend.

The Premier noted that this was not the first time the University has won the Dominion debating title. He paid special tribute to Donald Macbougall of Bloomfield. Prince Edward island who. he observed. entered St. Dunstan's in grade XI at the age of 13 and at it) was now in his senior year.

and agricul- tural would come into its own. The Premier noted that Prince Edward island has advanced ma- terially over the years but the economic ability of the Province has not been able to keep pace

He recalled the one day confer- ence of Provincial Premiers which was held at Ottawa last Spring. He said Premier Frost of Ontario had told the conference at that time the Federal Government should spend another 3200.000.000. Mr. Frost pointed out the need for assistance in education and addi- tionai revenue for municipalities. "This feeling was general". said Premier Matheson." but we were told that there was no more money for.anyone.", y

PAYING MORE THAN SHARE A'We in Prince Edward Island are paying more than our ordinary share." said the Premier. "Ontar- io is putting on additional cor- noration taxes. Who's paying for that. It is not Ontario alone that is paying for it. we in this Prov- ince are making our contribution b most of the larger Can- adian corporations have their head offices in Ontario."

The Premier also recalled that Ontario retained its right to col- lect succession duties. "What do you suppose happens when a per- son in Prince Edward Island dies having stocks or bonds in an On- tario company? Hcre is another instance where we increase their revenue."

Mr. Matheson said the Province which would gain t.he most from the proposed tax - rental agree mcnts was Quebec. "Whether it is to get them to join in a tax-rental agreement or not. I do not know. but it has been suggested."

The Premier said the local Gov- crnment has not intimated in Of- iawa whether they will accept the proposed agreement in so far

"His achievement at such an earlyiHm)mM,hing he can” we no other

age is an additional feather in his. cap." said Mr. Matheson.

soliitioii "if we had eighty mem- .m-rs representing this Province

Hon. Mr. Clark said. "1 Wouldlinstcad of four maybe we would

like to extend my congratulations to the debating team. They have

fgct wliai we want". he added. Mr. Bell: "Perhaps we should

Just won the championship of nll,li.-ivc a Maritime Union."

of Canada. For the second time; they have brought great dislinr-tion.tliat but I don't know whether ill to their University and great Tlilll-Aiiillllti We miisl'Iu-raiisc recognize this as I great nccnmp- tare now in power in Nova

our to their Province.

Prcmicr: "I have talked about M 50 Rood. . .I don't mean or the Governments which Scotia

Ilshment. It reflects the good and New Brunswick." training which they receive at St. IOPPOSITION AMENDMENT

Dunstsn's."

Referring to the amendment to

as Prince Edward Island is con-, ccrut-ti but with the dead line faatl

ware, Says Premier

the Speech from the Throne in which the Opposition suggested that the Government through in- difference and inertia had failed to press its claims at Ottawa, Mr. Matheson referred the House to a speech made by Mr. Bell at he last Session of the Legislature.

According to the Guardian Mr. Bell at that time said, "I believe the Premier made a pretty fair presentation of our claims at Ot- tnwa last Fall. but what is the reaaon. . . Why is it they don't hear our cries?" C

The Premier said. "if it is be- cause of these reasons....indiffer- ence. inertia and lack of leader- ship that we did not get a better deal. then I am ready to give up. But Mr. Bell has said only a year ago that i made a pretty fair job of presenting our claims at Ot- tawa. I think the members of this House can form their own opinion as to the motion."

Continuing the Premier said. "if only three members of the House vote for the motion. it won't pass. On the other hand if some of the Liberal members vote with him and it passes. then it will be up to Mr. Bell to form a gov- ernment and what will he do? He has already told us we have done a good job. I believe Dr. Dewar prepared that resolution in the hope that it would pass and per- haps he would be the Government leader.”

Dr. Dewar: "Ambition should be made of sterner stuff."

CAUSEWAY

Speaking of the proposed cause- way between New Brunswick and 'Prince Edward island. the Pre- mier said there was not a Ereal deal to report except that it is going forward with a great deal of care and thought. l He said a firm of accountants. Christwatcr and Company have been cnizalzcd to make an econ- omic siirvry of the project. "I would be the last person in th e world to ask the Federal Govern- ment to spend S75.000.000 on a ,pro,'ycct that is no K00l'l- Y0" 809 lwc must either have a causeway -or 3 IVIV boat." the Premier said. ' Ho wporicd that rock samples

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Mini.-atcr David Ben-(lurion liiouv Strip will be the thixd change in day ordered Israeli troops to get rule for the area's 1i0(l,t:-'I0 poverty- out of Gaza and coastal strips 126 stricken Arabs in 'our months.

Details Are Arranged By Conference With Gen. Burns