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R Communism & The Schools

in ii message to the American Political Science Association Presi- dent Eisenhower suggested that the "facts" of Communism should be taught in the nations schools so that yiullg people from their earliest years might be in a position to "dis- t'l'lllllll2ll(' bclwcen t1'uth and false- lioiirl". 'l'lii.- is something that the A.-soul-ail:-ii itself has been advocat- ing for some time. in the past, how- am American teacher who so IllLlt'Il as mcntioned Communism in the (-1;.,.,.muiii was almost certain to be removed from his post on the ground that he must have had some degree of sympathy for the pernic- ious doctrine. Congressional com- mittees, especially, have secmed to work on the theory that ignorance of Communism is the best protection against its wiles. Now that the President has spoken, it is to be hoped that more common sense and less hysteria will be applied to the subject, and not only in the United States but in all countries where the Communist apparatus is at work. The truth is always the best weapon to use against falsehood. There is something else to be said, however. Before anything is clone about giving Communism I place in the curriculum of any Can- adian school, great care should be taken to see that the teachers are qualified to handle the subject; and that calls for intensive training not only in the social aspect of Com- munism but in its philosophical, political, and economic phases as well. Moreover-and this is perhaps more important than anything else -text books will have to be selected with the. utmost care and vigilance. In any subject I little learning can be I dangerous thing; in such ll dangerous and wily I system as Marxism, especially in its modern role as a tool of Soviet propaganda, it could be downright disastrous. It is right that young people should know the facts about this would-be destroyer of everything that is good and righteous in civil- ized society. How else can they be expected to recognize the danger of associating with it? But it will never do to place responsibility for factual interpretation in incompetent hands.

(Witt.

NewIouncIIanCI's Premier

Premier J. R. Smalliiood of New- foundland can claim to be a man of distinction. To begin with, he steered lVewfoundlaiid into Confederation despite the fact that the C0llV9lll.I0ll of 1948 which was called to discuss the island's future did not even mention (Tonfederatioli as a possible alternative to either continuation of (lovernmciit. - Ivy - Commission (that was the st:-ilus at the timcl of return to Dominion status which had been Sllspcnficd in iSl.'i.'-l following a series of financial reverses. It was only w hen Mr. Smallwoorl. virtually single-handed. induced I large num- ber of citizens to sign a pro-(ion- federation petition that the British Government consented to add union with Canada to the referendum's ballot.

Passiiig over the achievements of his government in the past seven years-not inconsiderable achieve- ments, most observers agree--his waiting the full ,five years allowed under election law: before seeking I new mandate (the last election was

in November 1951) adds Inother'

distinction to his record. For some reason that has never been properly explained, elections every four years, Iometlrnes three, have -become the

tuition in. provincial politics. Unless?

-dine, unduiy uupbduao political d.iVi8l0llb. 'i'nere nu, 0L cause. us- ceptions; but in general I good rule for Provincial Government: is to stay in office for the allotted term, unless forced out in the meantime by lack of legislative confidence.

Another distinctive act by Mr. Smallwood was announcing this year's election formally only 21 days before voting is to take place (that being the minimum time required under the Election Act) without.lay- ing himself open to the charge of calling I "snap" election. He an- nounced over a year ago that an election would definitely be held sometime in the fall of 1956. If,

I therefore. the Opposition strategists

are not ready for the fray, they have no one to blame but themselves. As for the actual vote-seeking cani- paign, it will be short and sweet- short, an,iwa,v-and that is a good thing for all concerned. There is no reason why election Campaigns should drag on for several months. When they do, voters become bored by the endless repetitions; and, what is worse, some candidates start out by saying one thing and end up by saying another, having forgotten in the long drawn out skirmishing what it was they wanted to convey to the electors. Lastly. as the old-time preachers used to say, Mr. Smailwood's kindly concern for the Opposition makes him I rare political specimen. He said the other day that one reason for his giving no more than 21 days formal notice was that "Opposition parties often find long campaigns too expensive." That may have been a tongue - in - the-cheek observation; but there is no doubt that he would like to see I stronger opposition in the legislature-if for no other rea- son, so that he might have more critics to confound; for it is apparent that verbal dueliing is one of his favorite pastimes. It would be a strange twist of fortune if the ma- jority of voters were to do what he says he would like a sizable minority to do: vote for Opposition candi- dates. But, evidently, he is willing to risk that.

EDITORIAL NOTES

An expert at Fordham University says he has evidence that Neander- thal Man lived I long time after science had anounced his demise. He might still be around, as far as that goes.

0 O 0

Even if Messrs. Stevenson and lgefauver don't come close to victory in November, the great Democratic showing in the Maine election will give them omethlng nice to remem- ber for the next four years. For the remaining part of the campaign it will be their one best hope and a sure shelter from the angry storms.

O O I

The head of the International Finance Corporation, an organization which came into existence a few months ago to supplement the work of the International Bank for Re- construction and Development, be- lieves that "some American invest- ments abroad were unduly moti- vated by I wish to help other nations and not enough by the wish to help the United States." Whatever truth there may be in that view. it isnt going to be easy to popularize it abroad.

I O 0

Food for serious thought was contained in I Itatement by Rev. Dr. Mooney, treasurer of the United Church of Canada, in addressing the church's 17th general council meet- ing at Windsor yesterday. He point- ed out that Canadians spent more than five times as much an alcoholic beverages during the past ten years than they gave in church contribu- tions. Canadian smokers are spend- ing three times as much money on tobacco as on church work.

0 I 0

Premier SmIllwood's Innounce- ment that goyemment candidates will be "mmed" by him in plenty of time is I reminder that political con- , ventlons in the usual sense are un- in Newfoundland. The leader of each party picks hlI men for the veriouo constituencies. 'l1ien. ten

;.:dIyIi before the election they Ire . ;"fnoinim(Id". Thin II I more formal-

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THERE'S A MODERN METHOD OF DEALING WITH BEARS

OTTAWA REPORT

il Newsmen Touring Canada

By Patrick Nicholson

0'l"fAWA: Prosperous. boom- ing and immense Canada seems I like a wonderland to a group of journalists who have just arriv- ed to visit us. from eleven of our NATO allies in Europe.

And it seems that this is large- ly an unknown country to the old- er iisilors, because we are a John- ny-conie-lalcly country. Our econ-

omic dci clopincnt. mir military significance and our diplomatic stature have all been attained

since today's middle-aged people left school. and thus since such people learned our historical and geographic facts in their school book.

Part of the work being quietly and efficiently carried out by the Paris headquarters of NATO is to arrange these tours of newspap- ernicn to all the allied countries. Throiiizh these mutual excliiuwges. those whose job it is to inform the public are themselves wcll-lnform- ed about their allies.

Ni-wspapermcii and broIdcnIt- ers can meet the top military Ind political and industrial figures. tlicv tour ports. camps and air- ficlrls; they visit arms plants: and they are taken in see capital -it- ics and typical communities. QUICKIE TOUR BY AIR

The group which is now touring Canada flew direct from Paris to Ottawa. For three weeks. the 11! visitors will fly around central and western Canada and our northlz-incl. The next tour will cover the Mari- times and central Canada.

The Department of External Af- fairs here is spniisoring '.lii- tour. with a big assist from hationnl Defence licarlquartcrs. Tlic urn- gram and ilincrary will show our visitors more of our natural beau- ties. our man-made wonders. niir points of interest and our fields of opportunity, than most of us act to see in our whole ilfPllme. They will see the highlights, from Niagara in Yellowknife. from Vic- toria to Montreal; they will stay in Vancouver. hilt they will be shown Moose Jaw from the air.

in addilmii to what their eyes can see and their ears hear. each visitor will take home I sheaf of facts and figures Ibout Canada and the places visited. Sn when ihey reach home, they will be able to E

wine or broadcast instructive and intriguing articles about our grow- ing young country; Ind they will enjoy the Idvantage of I closer un- derstanding of this country when they comment upon our affair: in future.

BOOST FOR OUR GROWTH

This Ill adds up to making Can- Ida better known Imong our Il- iiel. and to correcting any false impression: which may have been created in the past. This shadowy group of foreigners. perhaps fly- ing overhead while we sleep by night. or motoring unnoticed along our street Is we head to work. is learning about our present Ind our future during it: 10,000 mile tour. The result will Ittnct more and more worthwhile lmmlgnntl, expand our foreign trade. win friends for our boy: in uniform Ier- vlng overseas. and above all make Canada better known and better understood abroad.

It was interesting to hear the preconceived picture of Canada- dI which Iome of these visitor: brought with them. Typical of the misinformation was the comment one young German iadloman made to me. lie told me how keen he was to visit the great city of Gim- ll. Manitoba; he had leIrned in Germany that Glmll bouted the best-looking girl population to be secu anywhere in Canada. It; fame abroad has obviously outstripped in official population of 1.324 Iouls!

Listening to this German visitor. Mary MacDonald I who in Girl Fri- day to our Mike Pearsonl suggest- ed that on the contrary Ottawa ll top contender for the title of the nation's beauty capital. This is I city of white collar workers Il- mos! exclusively. she said: no the girls seen on Ottawa's streets are on the average the best turned-out of any community in the country. Juiil stand outside the Metropoli- tan Llfe Insurance Company": of- fires at 5 p.m. and watch the beau- tics emerge, she told the German. (Mary used to work there herseltl

She may be right about Ottawa. But I bet our vlsllorii will take home with them equally vivid ex- prcssionl of the good-looking girls seen in many other Canadian cities too.

The Seriousness Of Suez

By lleatl Mncquni-rte

-Alihuuizh the Briiisli and French l -govcriiniciits describe the failure 1 of the Menzies mission as I grave threai lo peace, it is unlikely that the two European power: will take military action to thwart Egypt's coup in seizing the Sun Canal. The linited States. two months away from I r.rcsidentlal' elect- ion, is certain to urge caution upon its European allies. in the end Britain Ind France will probably accept the fact of Egypt's victory, dislaslcfiil as it may be.

Bin beyond the immedllle ls- iiue of control of the strategic wai- eruay lie other considerations of great. long-range significance. At stake in the Middle Eu! today in something more thnn British preli- tigi-. although that too is being ner- lmisly ondci-mlm-d. The loss of Middle but oil would cflPllle ari- tain"; whole economy Ind disast- rously tin-eaten hemvorld position. Possession Ind control of the Suez canal by In unfriendly Ind irres- pnnsible power lnfgle put Brltnln in I position of u'IVI Peril too fcnrful .for Iritunl II contemplate. This new concern It Illllnflllllll I mmvi! of Arab altloen for to exoIIh British rdilelee to to- move an urrluouiorn the Cu-

znu lld laud: Itubbora ac- to NIH! in comlued

has been ovcrthrown. The rising tide of Arab nationalism bu over- whelmed British lnlluence and power throughout the Iron. The Iranians under Mossadegh. the Eg- yptlans under Nuser have led the my in the anti-Bi-liish cnmpalgnl but they have not stood Iloiie. Gen- erIl Glubb. long-time commander of Jordan": femed Arab Legion. was dismissed I short while Igo by I Jordanese Government gradually growing hostile to in one-time Brltlnh protector. Even friendly lraq, ii formal ally. has shown its support of Nuur in the Suez crisis. Throughout the Middle East British and Western prest- ige has Iunk to I low ebb. ly the laugh my state of land can be counted II I dependable Illy of the Weotem world. And Ilru-I is hated by the Arabs who regard in people In wuternlud. wlint makeahtlansliintioa more curious over-grunt shadow of Rllllll. WBCIIC (II Kremlll Ii-nlleo or frown the cold from romIlnI that Ruldll In- fluence iii the Middle Eli B bel grndlllliy extended II (Id of B - uin. rum nil the usual luau decllul. Closer iii and poliucIl tin. economic iiIIeI of military mu reveal Ill too clearly In in IOV I pnnrnil tutor in Middle Eut. Tlllt luau , wldmed her II I vml In Ilould. Qdimld.

even

GATHERING HORSE CHESTNUTS

Small boys are gathering dark treasure: now.

Horse chestnuts polished like no- liogIny;

with eager eyes they scan the swaying bougli,

And then search pItienlly from tree to free.

while squirrels chatter from I branch Ibove. .

Within their bags they plIce each gleaming prize;

On through I golden interval they rovc.

Exclalming over thou of largut

size. The Ihadowl lengthen Ind the breeze grows cool. A scarlet. glow infuses all the west. One last rich store. Ind now the bags are full, AI squirrels Icamper to I tree. trunk nest. Back from their Iutumn odyuey they come, Small boys who but horse chut- - null gully home, -Louise Darcy.

Sharing The Guilt

(Montreal Guettc)

Soviet legal experts are official- ly on record. I record only 10 year: old. I! slatingithai NlkitI, Khrushchev. Premier Bulganln and the rest of the Stalin succes. sors are -s guilty as Stalin of Stal- in's crimes.

It all happened at the Number: trials of German war criminals. in defence of the Iccused it run stated - as Krushch . states it now, - that Hltln.-r'I lieutenant: were not guilty; they were only obeying Hitler's orders: they could not do otherwise.

General R.A. Rudenko. the Sov- iet Union's chief pronculor It the triIlI. wouldn't accept I word of it.

"As crimes result from I single crimlnal plan. common to the whole society." Rudenko declar- ed. "the accomplices who have not personally committed these separate criminal actions and were not particularly informed of them. bear the responsibility for them.”

Rudenkn went on. It-cording to the record in his argument that the full meaning of I 1943 Big Four agreement required tl'iIt the "Mon- cow DeclIrItlon" be Idhercd to. That ugreemeni said "men and members of the Nazi Party who have been ronponulble for. or have taken I consenting put in atroci- ties Ind crimes" must be punish- ed.

TodIy, the "collective lender- ship" of the Soviet Union denies Iny collective guilt iii the rrlmel of which they accuse Stalin.

lncldentnlly, the man who made the can in Nurnlierg. General Rud- enko. it now prosecutor-general for the whole Soviet Union.

of the comma ' t world then will lilii role in world Iffoln II- lllie malor I

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, Iervieu -facilities. in which I bllilw

fun! I H SoverIl' medical -Iiul of you will be int.erIIloi!. liIve.l'g-.' cenlly been made IvI1lIblI to the

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public. , , I

. The Neplirula Foundation of . -

. New York Ind New Janey. for ex- , I cortisone

ample, hII established

Bank. It will tr to Iupzly hydro- cortlsone It 1- uced p or It no cost If Ill to victims of clil.ld- liood neplu-osln who are uiiIble to Ifford the usual renll price of this costly drug. '

Applications for hvdrocortlaone should be made in writing by the patlenrs physician. They Ibould be sent to Henry W. Klouler, M. 1)., The National Nephrosls Found- ation. M3 East 45th Street. New York 16. N.Y.

If approved. the hydrocortisone will be shlnn"d to the patient. PLASTIC SURGERY OF FACE

The Society for the Rehabilitat. ion of the Faclally Dlaflgured re- cently established the Clinic for Reconstructive Plastic Surgery of the Face. it is located in the Man- hattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hos- pital. Ill) East Mill Street. New York City.

The clinic is the first in the U.S. to be devoted exclusively to the entire field of facial disfigure- ments including those of I congeni- tal nature or resulting from Ic- cidenls, injuries or cancer.

These are identified In cleft lip and palate abnormalities of the eyes. ears and nose. nerve defects. burns, defects of the skin, and malformations of the lawn. teeth and bones.

A group of six spec!-llsia staffs the clinic.

Thin type of plastic Iurgery, 1 might remind you. hII no relat- ion to the cosmetic or beautify- ing type of plastic surgery.

FILM ON EPILEPSY

Anyone with epllePBY. or Iny- one who has contact with it. prob- ably will be interested in Ieelng the new dramatic motion picture presentation of epilepsy. "Th e Dark Wave." The picture wI ii premiered recently in New York Ind will be shown throughout the country.

Produced in cooperation with the Variety Club Foundation to Combat ,llepry, it should help greatly to clear up many unfor- tunate mlsunderstandlngs that ex- lat about this disease.

QUESTION AND ANSWER

G.E.L.: I have had I cracking on the side of my lips. What is the cause?

Answer: The moist common cause for cheilosis if vitamin 3.. or riboflavin deficiency.

OUR YESTERDAY)

Iron The Glllllil-I Filo!

TEN YEARS AGO (September 14, 1946)

His Excellency Field Marshall the Right Honourable the Viscount Alexander of Tunis. G.C.B., Gov- ernor General of CInadI. will pre- sent decorations to I number If P.E.l. servicemen. when he via- its the Province the latter part of this month, it was learned Wednes- day.

Offlcinls of the ProvlnclIl Com- mend. CIi1IdlIn Legion, headed by the president J .S, WIlkei-, Char- lottetown. Isolated Friday in the formation of the newest bunch of the Legion on the island. Belle River Branch No. 23.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (September 14. 1031)

In reply to I question by Coun. Foster. It today's City Council meeting. In to whether taxes had been collected from transient trad- erii in the Iuctlon rooms. he was informed that no money had been received, but the traders had been fined :50 seven times.

It was announced that the total enrollment this year in Prince Si., Went Kent. Queen Square Ind Rocbford Square schools was 1.171 puplll.

MAXIMS

Sliun no toll in make yonrnelf re- markable by some merit. or other: yet do not devote yourself excluI- lvely to one branch. Strive to let 1-.leIr notion! Iboul Ill. Give up Io Icleiice entirely: for Iclence II but one.

ANCIENT ROUTES A 1.700 - year - old statue of Buddha has been unearthed It the site of In ancient trade cen- tre It Llllon. Sweden.

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The CInIdlII Pool Office iI to issue I special stamp to mark fire prevention week. Picture: indicate that it la no ouLii,tIndinu work of In but if it make: people more conscious of fire-prevention it lg worthwhile.-0tLIwI Journal

Don't look now. But the nine of at least one of the Con ervI- tlve candidates nominated the BC. election has Itugei-ea .1. most everyone in 0ttIwI. includ- ing the Tories. He'I Dr. Brock Chisholm, ex-deputy Mlnlste in Health Minister Paul Martin, for- mer hend of the World Health Or- ganization, speechmaker deluxo who was once best known for his anti-Santa Clam campIlgn.--Mon- treal Gazette

The Food and Agriculture Or- ganization of the United Nations has sent three aircraft: to Sludl Arabia. Their job II to help in I multl-nation campaign Igalnst the desert locuat. This ll one form of warfare in the Middle En! that will be univerully Ipproved. el- cept perhaps by the locusts.-Ob tIwI Citizen