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Wheat-Instead Of Dollars.

Liberal leader Pearson does not think much. of Prime Minister Diefenbaker’s suggestion that “A s i a 11 Commonwealth countries should be willing to take wheat in-, stead of dollars as part of a planned boost in, Canada’s Colombo Plan contributions.” He is quoted as saying that this would defeat the Plan’s purpose “which was to in-

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countries to deveIOp their own pro- duction and thereby help them- selves? ’ I

But how in the, name of reason can Asiatic countries “develop their- own production” if it is true, as we are constantly being told, that in many large areas two-thirds Of the population are in a; perpetual state of hunger? " .

The industrial part of. the Colombo Plan is sound; and there is some evidence that in course of time it will produce satisfactory re- sults. But it is a long-term project. Meanwhile, Asiatics need food as much as or more thanthey need industrial equipment for the devel- opment of their own resources. Mr- Diefenbaker has not at any time suggested that Canada substitute surplus wheat for dollars in its Colombo Plan contributions, but only that part payment be made in food in areas where it is urgently. needed. '

There is something else to be .

considered, too. While it is probably safe to say that no Canadian be- grudges the extra $15 million a year that Canada has promised Asian Commonwealth countries un— der the Colombo 'Plan, there is ob- vioust a limit to what

can do, in face of billion dollar, ,

annual deficits. 0n the other hand. there are hundreds of millions of bushels of wheat lying idle. It surely is not unreasonable to use some of it for the relief of hunger in Asia, even if part of the cost must

be placed against the $15 million.

Thought Worth Pondering

A -Russian scientist, who has been touring the United States and. Canada and inspecting polio vaccine production facilities in the two countries, said in an interview in Washington that his country is producing a vaccine that provides better protection than the Salk pre- paration. However, because Soviet facilities are inadequate to meet re- quirements, some vaccine is being bought from American and Cana- dian producers.

Whether or not the Russian claim can be substantiated, it is a fact that Soviet medical science is of a very high standard. It is' use- less to speculate on what might have been if East and West had not considered it necessary to concen— trate so much of their scientific skill and economic resources on the de- Velopment of hydrogen bombs, mis- siles and other engines of destruc- tion; for, of course, we have to face the world as it is, not as we would like it to be. The thought is wOrth pondering, just the same. What a vast amount of good to the health of mankind their joint efforts would be able to bring about, at the price of only a small fraction of what is being spent on the consequences of division and lack of goodwill!

Trouble In HOng Kong

At the time of the Quemoy crisis it was widely believed that Britain supported the United States’ position, or at any rate did not op-‘ pose it openly, for the reason that the time might come when the Bri: tish would need American support in resisting a Chinese campaign for

annexation of Hong Kong.

No one seems to know why such a campaign was not started long before this. Certainly, without American helpmand perhaps with Ilw-Il would be difficult for the

British to withstand Chinese pres- sure on the colony.

A late report from Hong Kong suggests that trouble Over China’s claim to the colony may not be much longer delayed. Communist news- papers both on the mainland and in Hong Kong are charging “Ameri- can imperialists’-’ with turning the colony into a centre of “espionage, intrigue and conspiracy,” with Bri- tish approval. They are also com- plaining that the British authorities are alluvving the United States to establish a base for agents to sub- vert all of Southeast Asia. This is a familiar pattern of Communist be- haviour before bringing political pressure to bear on an intended vic- tim.’ * '

Whether the‘ United ,_ States would in. fact go to Britain’s aid in

Hong Kong would depend on Whether the security of the colony 'is considered necessary to Ameri- can interests in the Pacific. But we do not recall any official statement to, that effect.

‘1 ‘ A BIg ShIp The largest'tanker ever built, the I “Universe Apollo”, has been launch- ed in Japan. The 104,500 dead-weight»- ton (cargo capacity) vessel is the first of a new classof five to be built in Kure ‘by National Bulk Czirriers, Inc:‘, an American firm which operat- es the former Japanese na/val yard under lease.

D. J. Ludwigythe head of the firm, pioneered in super-tankers. In 1936 he surprised the shipping World by build- ’ing, three tankers of 19,000 tons each, then the largest afloat. From there-he proceeded to 30,000 tons, 36,000 tons and, finally, before his last venture, 85,000 tons. Since he began operations in Japan in 1951 the yard has turned out more than “1,500,000 dead-weight tons of, tankers, ore, carriers and cargo ships. .' I i

The keel of the Apollo was laid on June 30 last. She was thus put into service in a matter of seven months. It is,vbelieved‘that no other shipyard has matched that speed performance

long and. has a beam of 135 feet and ' a Cepth Of 671/2 feet. A single screw, powered by turbines developing 27,. 500 h.p., will drive the vessel at about 16' knots. Japanese steel was used

erful ship. '

EDITORIAL NOTES

There’s enough energy in oceans to-last mankind for another 20 billion years, according to, a British Columbia University pro- fessor. Assuming, of course, that in the meantime, man does not blow his world to bits, oceans and all.

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world seldom bathed, owing to the belief that it was injurious to health, reports a “factograph”. What a golden age that must have been for the average ten-year old! a: a: e The last of the old British Columbia “sternwheelers”, wood- burning steamboats, is being slated for a new career, according to a re- ‘port from Vancouver. The 161-foot S.S. Moyie,,1aunched 60 years ago,

pioneer days in the Kootenay dis— trict. “ a: a: a ~ The Canadian Manufacturing Association wants the Federal Gov- ernment to set up an institution to finance long-term credit for ex- ports. Under the proposal, Govern- ment funds and private capital would be .used. The plan would be similar to the Export-Import Bank in the United States. 8|: I! O o

A number of speakers at the National Conference on Human Rights advocated the formation of a new, political party dedicated to “social and political reform”. The V CCF and the CLC have already an- nounced their intention of forming a party to take in organized la- bour, farmers and “independents”. Well, it’s a free country and there is nothing to stop any group from forming a political party, if it feels like it. However, it would be no service to democracy and no incen- tive to stable Government to have so many parties that none could ever be sure of a working majority in Parliament. The situation in lrahce over the past sereral years a‘ good illustration of What we

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Each morning in clement wea- ther a “tall, fashionably dressed mall in his late, fifties can be seen setting out on the twoamile walk towards his midtown gov- ernment office, from his bunga- low home on Ottawa’s exclusive Buena Vista R‘Qad. .

addréss could not have been better selected, for he in-f' deed has enjoyed a “good pros- pect” on his road through life.

From the top of his bare wavy- haired head to the point of his in maculte suede shoes, he ra- diates self-assurance, and even selquartisfaction. And well he nughIt, for he has attained llhe eminence of being the Czar' of our civil service, and through salary boosts in each of the past three years, he has achieved the largest increase in pay of any servant of the taxpayers in that time. -

Arnold Danford Patrick Heep- ey. was born fifty-six years ago in Montreal, the son of a Canon

The first half of his biblical span of life was consumed In his education, in educating others as he worked as a school-tea- cher, and then in working as a lawyer in Montreal.

GREY EMINENCE?

Then in 1938 he was appoin- ted to be principal secretary to Prime Minister Mackenzie King. Later he was appointed, Clerk to the Privy Council and Sec- retary to the Cabinet, where'he learned the confidenial delibera- tions of the Liberal Cabinet and served as close adviser to two Liberal prlme ministers.

His nearest friend was a 3 lot civil servant who occupi a nearby off-ice, located like his own in that mainsprlng of govern- ment, tlhe East Block on 0i—

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ATLANTIC RIGHTS

Sin—At the time of Confedera» tion the Maritime Provinces were recognized as the commer- cial center of Canada. To ac- complish this Confederation. Canada needed the support of the Maritimes and we were pro- mised a fair share in the de- velopment of our Dominion. Since Confederation the Mari- times have been exploited by Quebec and Ontario industries. We have been used as an econo» gnllc dumping ground for the rest

Canada, and have not been allowed to have a fair share of participation in the glowing economy of the country.

At the Model Parliament held recently at Acadia University, these facts were the basis of an “Atlantic Provinces Industrial Privileges Bil” put forth by the Atlantic Rights Party. This was the only Bill passed in the Par- liament without dissension.’ The Bill emphasized the fact that the Atlantic area needed anti-dump- ing and tariff protection laws in order to protect their interests and foster their development.

Although the aims and enthus- iasm of the Atlantic Rights

yond the Acadia campus, it is hoped that the people of the At- lantic Provinces will be made aware of our economic situation. As Atlantic citizens we must realize our position and then try to do something about it. The apathetic attitude of the Atlantic people is evident In their appar- ent lack of concern for their economic plight and the reasons for this situation.

We believe, Sir, that the above is worthy of publication and should be brought to the attent- ion of the people in the Atlantic Provinces.

I am, Sir, etc, GEORGE MacLEAh Leader, Atlantic RIglIts Flirty

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The Civil Service

Nicholson

tawa’s Parliament This friend was the Under Secretary of State for External Affairs. Lester Bowles Pearson.

In 1948, Heeney’s friend was appointed to the Cabinet, as

ister in bhaggeof the Depa-rt~‘ ‘ ment of External Afflairs. In a

cozy little shuffle, Heeney was appointed to succeed the newly- polIit'iIcIal Pearson as his chief civil servant. _ I

Later came appointments to two of the our most important and best paid diplomatic posts abroad, at NATO in Paris and as our ambassador to WashingtOn.

In 1956 Heeney was being paid at the rate of $13, 500 a year plus tax free allow— ances and expenses totalling $26,500. In the next'year his sal— ary went up to $14,000. , On Ist May 1957, Arnold Hecney’s 181/; years of faithful service under liberal govern- ments and close friendshin with prominent [liberals was capped by his appointmentto the plum job of chairman of the Civil Ser- vice Commission, replacing Mr. S.G. Nelsonwwho was retired premat’tn'ely—alt the salary of $15,500.

This appointment ls set at ten _

years by statue, a period which would expire by a coincidence

just three weeks after Mr. Heeney reaches the retirement age of 65. I

WAGE BOOST JUS’I'IFIED

Within two months of Mr. Heen-ey assuming this all-power- ful job as ring-master of our Civil Service, the Liberal Gov- ‘ ermnent mas toppled into the gut- ter by the voters. The new Con- servative Government found it- self in an unexpectedly embar- rassing position, with Heeney and both the other Civil Service Comm. missioners newly appointed by the fiormer Liberal Govermnent, andyeusconced in office for ten years unless Parliament votes to remove them. ,

Chairman Heeney’s salary is paid out of the Consolidated Re- venue Fund, ’derived from your taxes, at a rate fixed by the Ca- binet. In a surprise move, this was suddenly hoisted by the new Conservative Government by a staggering $4,500 a year, to a total of $20,000. Yet in line With The government’s justified “hold- the-lisne" wages policy, and in line with the government’s in- tentions that civil service pay showdbeonaparwithindusé m'a‘l wages, other civil servants got no Those workers, many of whom are earning in a year no more than the chief commissioner’s bonanza raise of $4,500 were told by MIT. Heeney that an increase'lm their pay was not justified at this time. ‘ .

Thus paradox mounts on par- adox within Ottawa’s civil ser- vice. .

U.S. Lobor

By David

Conditions

Rowntree

Canadian Press Staff Writer I

Labor unions in the United States have begun a great drive to extend their influence. It may result in more and bigger strikes in an embittered atmosphere that business and labor have not known for many years.

There have been a number of developments recently:

Jimmy Hoffa, cocky president of the Brotherhood of Teamsters, is reaching out to bring police- men, hospital workers, firemen

'and'other local and state govern-

ment employees totalling about 10,000,000 under his wing. Earlier this year he forn‘led a conference

on transport unity with the ob- _

ject of welding all land, sea and air unions into an alliance.

Georg-e Meauy, the AIF'L-CIIO president, says labor will start its own political party this is the only way it can meet its objectives. , FEELING POWERFUL

The unions feel themselves to be in a powerful position. The Democrats now dominate Con gress; laws designed to curb un- ion powers were defeated in five states in the Nov. .4 election; and they see the possibility of organ; izing white-collar workers whose wages have not always kept pace with inflation or union-won pay increases. ‘

Opposed to these signs of strength are worry over corrup- tion in the unions and automation in industry, an unemployment hangover of 4,000.00“ despite the business recovery and fears that all Is not well with the AFL-C‘IO, merged just three years ago. STRONG CHALLENGE

Old rivalries as to which union should have jurisdiction in cer- tain industries—the issue that split .- the labor movement in 1:935—and the number of expul- sions from the organization that do not apparently result in re- forms are two causes for worry.

The teamsters were expelled from the AFLCIIO on charges. of corruption. But Hoffa seems to be riding higher than ever 31. though the strongest challenge to his role so far came from a judge in Washington Thursday. .

Judge F. Dickinson Letts told

. Hoffa and his assistants to obey

orders to rid the union of un- savory characters and stamp out corruption. The judge threatened to hold him in contemt of court if he does not comply. Hoffa holds office only provisionally and could be rammed by a court order.

Hoffa is shooting for control of all civil service workers.

“We recognize the tremendous resistance that will come from politicians and anti—union ele-

make this one of our major pro- jects and/there will be no lack 0f funds to bring the benefits of unionization to these workers.”

Hoffa blamed Meany for being lax in seeking higher wag-es and better conditions for these 10,- 000,000 civil servants. ITEADERSHIP STRUGGLE I

Among other things, the pres- ent power plays include a. strug- gle for the leading role in the labor World between Hoffa on the one hand and Meany and Walter Reuther, his vice-president, on the other. _

It is also a struggle for a louder politicial voice. When Meany spoke of a third party, he cautioned businessman about bei coming involved in politics.

“My advice to the business confmunity, and I mean this se- riously: They had beeter just send their money and stay . . out themselves.

“You see, they’ve got the money, but we’ve got the people. And in a contest between money and people, there is no doubt of the result."

The Decline

St. John’s

Newfoundland exports of salt codfis‘h reached their peak in 1919 when they amounted to 1,900,000 qulntals. But even when produc— tion fell to a million ‘uintals a years the output of light-salted fish was about 750,000 quintals. This year the production of this quality Is barely onethlrd of that figure

Demand eXIsts. We could fill only half of an order that came recently from Italy. We can sell more light-salted fish In the Cat"

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lbbean. And even Portugal will take large fish if we can pro- vide it.

But there is only one reason why we can’t supply the demand for light-salted fish. That reason in not scarcity of cod. There was still, in spite of the failure of the fishery In many places, a fairly high output of heavywei- Tarl IIsh LIGHT-SALTED FISH

We can‘t supply light—salted fish because too many men will

merits,” he said. “But we will-

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By Herman N. Bundesen, M.D. YOU DON’T hear much about cancer of the breast among men. And while this is true because it is a comparatively rare disease, especially when compared with the incidence of female breast cancer, it does occur.

Moreover, it generally progres- ses undetected for a much long- er perlod—an average of about two and onethird years—than a similar cancer in a woman. KNOW SYMPTOMS

I think all men, and those past fifty especially, should be fam- iliar with the early symptoms and the progress of the disease, General] , cancer of the breast strikes men between the ages of 52 and 61, although there is at least. one case on record in which

I 'a 12-year-old boy was a victim.

But this Is an exception 9 the rule.‘ ' DELAY COMMON , , .

You would .think that any tu- mor at this site would be noticed quickly, since there is virtually no fatty tissue to hide it. Unfor- tunately a delay df four or more years before such tumors are repented is not uncommon. And there is a record of one man who had a tuinor for 44 years before It was found.

There are two main reasons for this.