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'unbAv. AUGUST 11. 1962. Misplaced Vigor

Liberals of Kings CUUMY 9-1'9 t° be commended for the enthusiasm they displayed this week at the annual meeting“ held in Georgetown. ah they chose John Mullally, 31-year- old physical education instructor at Souris, as their candidate for the next general elcction. He promises

I to become an effective figure in the political life of the province, and his time of first testing may not be far removed.

Meanwhile, there is worn T01‘ the thought that the Georgetown meet" lng allowed some of its vigor i0 get badly misplaced when it turned to phrasing its resolution condemning the report of the Royal Commission on Electoral Reform. Of course the r e p 0 r t included recommendations with which many persons in Kings disagree, and they are entitled to say so, but that scarcely justifies the resort to petulant. piffling non- sense in the resolution.

Claims in the resolution became too ludicrous to require any rejoin- der when they described the electoral reform report as “an open breach of democratic rule”——as “a step back- ward"—as contrary to “the rule 3! British justice”——as smacking of "the tricks of a totalitarian state."

All this about a Royal Commis-

sion which followed traditional pro-

cedures—-which held open hearings and almost pleaded with all who were interested to appear before it

—which sought, through recommen-

dations to the government. subject

to legislative action, to make a small step toward reconciling the concept of representation by population With concepts of particular regional in- terests—so these things “smack of

totalitarianism.” .

Room is left for wondering whe- ther those who propounded such twaddle would recognize democracy in an honest guise, if they met it l‘ytd-on.

. No Minor Role

Although many facts are avail-

,_ ~ ably about M. Wallace McCutcheon, Toronto, newly» named to the Senate and then to the federal cabinet as minister without portfolio on Thurs- day, no clear immediate indications have been provided as to the role he is expected to play through 1115 entry into public life.

This isn't completely unusual.

Zspecific assignments given minist- lets without portfolio are rarely fmsde public. Yet special reasons ‘can Ibe found for curiosity in the case of Isenator McCutcheon. I‘ One of these reasons can be ';'found in Prime Minister's Diefen- ibaker's repeated references to the {pew minister’: interest in national svelopment and economic affairs. 7 ,-It appears significant, too, that this

-is only the second time the Prime

, :Another and more striking rea- " lies in the assumption that a financier of the stature of Senator Mccutcheon would_not shed his huge . ' vats interests, and enter a min- -1 government with a shaky fu- ’ unless he shared an expecta- . held by the Prime Minister that T play a large part in length- ‘ {nu-mhnizin; that future. ﬁﬁuppll, in snteﬂﬂl llllbllc life ‘hfccutcheou. announced from the fol- ‘lows? vice-president and kw . ~chair_niIn of the

00. d OIIIUI V3-T Canadian Breweries Ltd.. Canadian Equity and Development Co. Ltd., and British Columbia Forest Pro- ducts Ltd.; and as a’ director of at least 16 other major companies.

A man does not put such things behind him to undertake any‘ minor role. Canadians have the best of reasons for being intensely curious as to the role Senator'McCutchecn' is going to tackle.

The Traffic Tangle

The meaning and the possible benefits from the recommendations arising out of Charlottetown’s re- cent preliminary traffic survey, which are now before the city coun- cil, will be lost unless they are con- sidered in the light of the following declaration by their author, Mr. L. S. Mannell:

“The mechanical end of the (traffic) problem can be solved within 60 days, but the attitude of citizens toward change may make

the solution a more complicated pro- .

cedure.”

If there wasn't a problem of human attitudes, there wouldn't need to be any traffic problem at

all, much less a need to seek the ser- - vices of an outside expert to suggest -

solutions for that problem.

A chief basis for all traffic prob- lems is that every man tends to see himself as a traffic expert—par- ticularly so as to the faults and shortcomings of others. It is out of all this individualism—-out of the insistense that “I know what is right and I’ll let no person tell me anything difl’orent"——that m 0 s t traffic chaos is created.

It is this circumstance, too, that causes the failure of most patch- work approaches to traffic difficul- ties. It is only‘ an across-the-board program, such as Mr. Mannell has recommended, that ever has any chance of getting at all citizens and changing their attitude.

As for the details of what Mr. Mannell has prtposed, we have no immediate opinio,n s. Certainly though, it is apparent that his method of approach. through a blan- ket plan, deserves to be tested for at least long enough to be sure that human attitudes have been brought into adjustment to it, whether through co-operation or enforce- ment. '

No other approach is in sight which offers any real hope of straightening out Cha.rlottetown’s traffic tangle.

This Smiling Island

With its issue that goes into cir-

culation today, a splendid job of highlighting the holiday attractions of Prince Edward Island is done by Weekend, which appears in this province as the magazine section of The Evening Patriot. Through its distribution in all ten provinces, it has the largest circulation of any magazine-type publication in Can- ada. Fine color photographs, taken by Louis Jaques, accompanied by a short, pleasing article by Cyril Robinson, spread over four pages, give an impressive presentation to delights and features in which the province takes great pride — shares gladly with visitors — and enjoys to the full itself.

True enough, the title — “Cen- ada’s Sunshine Island" — seems faintly inappropriate right now in terms of repeated spells of bad wea- ther so far this year. But the article as a'whole presents to the rest of Canada this Holiday Island -- this Pleasure Island -- this Smiling Is- land—-in just about the way in which it would want to be known. The publicity value of the’ present- ation is lmmeasureable -- the great- est that could be achieved through any single Canadian publication.

EDITORIAL NOTES . In its edition to mark the golden anniversary of Bathurst, N.B., The

Northern Light used "baker's dozen .

measure," when its "50 pages for 50 years” ended up by being 54 pages, all of them telling a notable story of civic progress.

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Senate. and finding a new basis for the‘ appointment ‘of senators." The new ccnstltution in Jamaica provides for a senate with 21 members. Of

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MR. CAOUETTE'S SCENARIO

Who Leads Whom In Social Credit’:

Arthur Blakely In Montreal Gazette

Shortly after the June elec- tion results were in Mr. Robent N. Thompson — the Socred Na- tional Leader who campaigns in a tartan bow tie - issued a patriotic appeal to other parties and their leaders to "set politics

aside" for the time being and lb ‘

the national interest. He was anxious that should adopt the same principled and loft y which his own Social Credit Party intended to pursue. The people. Mr. Thompson firmly believed were weary of “irres-

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, ponsible political manoeuvring." .‘ Manoeuvring “by the two old- line parties." of course. ‘ “We do not plan to precipitate an election this year," he said. | “We will cooperate with th e lGovernmeut on any legislative lprogram which is in Canada‘: l interests in view of our current ’ national position." i More recently, Mr. Thompson i made it clear that he did n of I expect-or want another election 5 until sometime in 1963. I “Let's be open," he urged 8

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ELECTORAL REFORM

Sir,——I read with considerable lnterest The Guardian report (10 August 1962) of the Liberal Party’: nominating convention held recently in Kings Cmmty. The association is to be com- mended for its eagerness to can- test the next federal election.

Judging from the press report of the convention, the issue of prime concern to the assembled ‘delegates was a provincial mat- ter; specifically, the report of the Desﬁoches Royal Commis- sion on Electoral Reform. I should like to take issue with a number of the reported criti- clsms,of said report; regular readers of “Public Opinion" will be aware that I am not a whole-

sale supporter of the Commis- '

slon's report, though It is a step in the proper direction. Certain statements included in the Kings motion must not pass unchallen-

ged.

Certain phrases in the motion he nominating meeting are intriguing: to wit‘. the electoral recommendations an "an ape: sch of Demo- cratic rule as far as K1118! C0111)-

ty is . .. (we) must keep intact the felt representa- hlon. . ."

WHATRULE? '

In this instance, "lair" obvi- ously means equal. Further. the motion suggests that the com- missioners‘ report was a "step backward, concentrating power in one area. . . which is not- the rule of Canadian Justice." What. pray tell. is the “rule of Canad- lan Justice"?

At no time were the Fathers of Confederation concerned with equal representation in the pop- ular leglslatura: the British North America Act of 1091 (Bri- tldi statutes: so Victoria. Cap. 111) an vmdlsgui system of representation by pop- ulatlon, and provided for regu- lar adjustment of riding bound- aries new to shifting pop- ulation patterns (sea Secflonjl, B.N.A. Act, 1867).

with the exception of a war yeun. 1941. sldhl boundaries have been altered. where requis-

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' The matter of "rights" in a idemocratic society is a never

ending source of controversy.

the rights of a minority m u st } be protected. . . but should this 5be accomplished to the neglect - of the rights of a majority?

Bluntly, the population of the ;City of Charlottetown is great- er than that of Kings County. is their legislative representation "equal?"

The Kings Liberals are con- cerned that the "people of Kings County had no say on the pre- para/don or submission of the said report." At best, the word- ing is ambiguous. Is not the chairman of me commlssslon a

resident of Kings County? How- Q ever. and of far greater import, any group and any citizen can make a submission to a Royal Commission; all will be duly

studied and considered. It is re gretable that only one political organization on the Island saw‘ fit to submit a brief on this vital topic: it was not the Kings Coun- ty Liberal Association. Lacking participation at all levels. be it

in the polling booth or appear- ing before a Royal Commlmlon. this "democratic rule," so dear to the Kings Liberals. must fal- fer.

Finally. the delegates felt the Deskoches Commission "should be condemened for taking away-

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cular body. is "to inquire. . and Th0mD80Il. who Will Call H1 ¢ mper lure to be just slightly . American atmosphere ’

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were interviewing him. "We don't want an election this year. We want to win the next

election and need some time to get ready."

NO TARTAN TIE '

At about the same time, M. Real Caouelle (the Sacred Na- tional Leader who doesn't wear a tartan bow'tie) said that he would be genuinely surprised were an election to become nec- essary for "at least" 18 months.

All this, of course. happened in the weeks immediately fol- lowing the last election. ‘

Since then. Mr. Thompson and Mr. Caouetle haven't come as close to agreeing on any- thing except, perhaps, the pro- position that they are in com- plete agreement all along the line.

During the course of a recent visit to Timmlns, Ont.. to parli- clpstte in that municipality’! 50th anniversary celebration, Mr. Caouette granted yet anoth- er ln a long series of Interviews and returned (apparently vol- unlarily) to the election theme.

There was no misunderstand- lng his point of view. Once the House of Commons had met, the Social Credit group would vote "any" want of confidence motion of whatever kind. re- gardless‘ of its sponsorship.

“I have fought against Dielec- baker outside Parliament," Mr. Caouette declared. "I will u at fight for him inside it."

He explained it this way

"The country needs stable government. I would like to see one too. The quicker we have another election. the quicker we will have such a government."

IN SHARP CONFLICT

Mr. Caouette. in fact, suspects that he knows who might form such a government.

“If there was an election to- morrow," he added. "Social Credit would elect 50 members from Quebec and another 100 across Canada."

ectlon. however, occur- red on tomorrow.

Like most of the others that have preceded ll. Mr. Csouelfe's ringing declaration of deﬁance is In sharp conflict with th e pronouncements of his colleague of the tartan bow U94‘

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Alcoholism High Among Women '

be! provld will admit their addiction and accept mat- menl. But this ls easier said

ny are en. vehemently. some are able-to conceal the 1-bit from their husbands and friends for many ¥¢.IrI.-espec- lally when they do their imbib- lug alone. Many get their prim- ing while luuchlns “with the girls"; they sneak I snort or

most women do

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'!Is weld pea we’va ever :"L!fa is Just a law! of cherries lfyou don't fall lute any pits." - Hamilton Specta- tor. '

For llxlu things around the 1: body beats a who is handy with a cheque book. — Galt Reporter.

II’: a la; list that a ‘female

newspaper publishes under the heading. -"Things to see and do

during a weekend was leave.- Ottawa Journal.

‘cusses-I.It'nosu-on bow than toknowwhopm doa!‘reePreu.

People who talk be particularly unpopular people who would talk much if they not the chance... Hamilton spectator.

The new crop of college grad.

uatea are by new um a university degree ls.no aubsu.

two before leaving the house. order two three cockta

on the other hand, the condi- tlon may escape detection when he stops off to have a drink or twu after leaving the office and has a few more with his wife after getting home.

This may explain why the women least suspected ‘some- times turn out to be alcoholics. They come from all walks of life and. according to Dr. Mead, might include a gentle gray- haired librarian or even a min- ister’: wife.

But there, are telltale signs that give them away, especial- ly when they consult a physi- cian for a related or unrelated problem. The hands tremble and the palms are slightly swol- Ten and shiny red. These wom- en tend to smoke lncessanliy and are likely to be pale and thin from undernourlshment and anemia. .

The modern female alcoholic is unlike her counterpart of a century ago. She was the bux- om, hoydenish, flshwlfe type, Dr. Mead explains. with brandy blossoms on nose and checks.

Cirrhosis of the liver and hea- vy drinking go together llk e ham and eggs. But the old liver often can stage a comeback if the individual stops all forms of drinking. Many women ex-alco- hollcs live to a ripe old age af- ter they take the pledge.

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

AIR AND SPRAY

Mrs. J.M. writes: My 15-year- old daughter sprays her hair two or three times a day. If this is harmful to the lung s. why isn't the spray removed

A few persons have been bo- thered but this is only a d to p in e bucket, considering the millions who spray their halt. In addition, these few women used the spray many, many times a day and all got well when they discontinued the chemical.

LEG RISINGS J.L.T. writes: My friend has frequent painful rlslngs on his g. What causes them and how can he get rid of them? REPLY

A painful swelling may stem from Infections. tumors, para- sites, bites, or injuries. You 1' friend ought to see a physician when the "rising" arises so that

a firsthand diagnosis can be made. BABY'S ECZEMA Mrs. R. writes: How is ec-

zem'a In an an infant treated? REPLY

The cause must be found and eliminated. if possible. We have a leaﬂet on this allergic disor- der that may be obtained by sending a stamped, self-addreb sed envelope with request. TODAY'S HEALTH HINT

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OUR YESTERDAYS

(From the Guardian Piles)

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO August 11. 1981 Prince Edward Island saw little hope last night of relief from a heat wave which sent thermometers up to set a sea- son’: record Saturday at 87.

Just Childish

Ottawa Journal

Last spring the Government announced that In future its cheques would be printed with both French and English word- lngs. This was a useful gesture recognizing the existence of two official languages in Cana- da. But at the time the govern- ment had on hand a large stock of cheques printed in English only. It would be hard for a rea- sonable person to object to these cheques being used up first.

But Mr. Jean-Charles Cantln,‘ Liberal MP for Quebec south oblecled. He sent back a Gov- ernment cheque wllh a message that he intended to cash no Gov- ernment cheques thst were 1

lllngual.

That was silly. No doubt th e French-speaking minority in Ca- nada has grievances t h at should be put right. But to p ut them right the French-speaking and English - speaking must sit down together and discuss them in a civilized manner. They will gain nothing by posing childish- ly as standing up to each other.

Big Win For

Fluoridation in Chicago —-the largest city in the world to have s ﬂuoridated municipal water supply — won a significant vic- tory on June 22. Ending a six- year legal battle. Chief Justice Samuel B. Epstein of the Supe- rior Court of Cook County up- held the legality and constitu- tlonallty of the ﬂuoridation procedure.

In his ruling Chief Justice Epstein declared: "it is my opinion that the report of the Master in Chancery chould be sustained and all objections thereto be overruled. and that the suit be dismissed for want 0! Equality." The Injunction suit, which was filed May 1, 19- 56. claimed that water ﬂuorida- tion was unconstitutional and dangerous to health. I-‘lfty-one hearings were held. filling 2.930 pages of testimony. _

In his report. the Master

’D9..9 Bays’

This is the time of year known '3 the dog days. and the expres. sion calls up images of oppreg. slve heat. lassltude and 11 ot much happening. In the last con. nection. the dog days have come rather to take on the meaning “doldrums." which is not the "me thins. The doldrums. phy- 31681137. are always there, they “'9 "T059 Parts of the ocean 55°11‘ the equator where calms and bafﬂlng winds prevail. The dog days are just seasonal. and they are reckoned to last from July 3 lo Augu . Why so precise? Simply be. cause the dog days are link with Sirius the dog star (the brightest of all stars). The as- tronomers of ancient Greece and

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Journal. ‘

Grllldnl om: cells I he thought nothing of setting up .1 4a.m. .wedon't thlnl much of I ellher.- cbathan News. _

I a e k 0 s s at should not be too greatly dis. ccurucd at the lack of agree- ment at Geneva. The pr-gum conference is only the 71:! since World War II.- St. Catherine: Standard. *

We don't intend to become embroiled in the eternal argu. ment of whether women goa- alp more than men. All the same. we doubt very much that other party leaders will-follow the Social Credit example and Invite their members‘ wives to caucuses. —— Windsor Star.

A team of Australia Icles this have found after lnflnlta re- search that pigs "talk" ‘to one another. one of the meaning: they have interpreted from a se- a of grunts is the question “Who are you?" We won't have

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restful moment sum: not we find, what the answer wss.—- Toronto Telegram.

Fluoridation

Pentlctol (B.C.) Herald

Chancery called some of the points raised by the plaintiffs as “trifling minutiae which can- not change the obvious and up evltable conclusion presented by the defendants, experts; namely that there is substan- tial reduction in tooth decay re- sulting from ﬂuoridation of the domestic water supply to thy optimum standard of one part per million. This conclusion is fortified by plaintiffs‘ own ex- parts."

The report continued: “These persons profess to take the po- sition that there is no proof of reduction of tooth decay by ﬂuoridation. But at the same time. they admit that ﬂuoride is beneficial to the tooth ena- mal." Fluoridation may be con- sidered not exactly as medica-

water naturally contains in ma- ny parts of the country."

The !'¢P0l‘t pointed out th at there Is a direct and significant relationship between dent,’ health and the general hegmg of an individual.

Fluoridation la a rejgongb]. measure w hl c II will have a wholesome effect upon the gen- eral publlc health sccom. Dlllhlng a. substantial reduc- tion of dental caries.

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