"THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1956 CASTLEGA NEWS = Published - ‘Every Thursday: By“) THE CASTLE NEWS Potente Castlegar — B.C. : L, V. CAMPBELL, Publisher 8 G. ee Editor Weekly. ore, mous Adver| tising sett ; SUBSCRIPTION RATE :— $3.00 per year; 25¢ per month by carrier. Authorized as Second Cléss Mail, Post Office Department, ‘Ottawa. and EDITORIALS OUR MOST IMPORTANT PROBLEM The community that does not have its share of perennial problems does not: exist, and Castlegar is blessed with a fair number of them. ! But jit seems to us that the most important - problem, the one that is the: root, as it were, of most other. difficulties, is insufficient population. And present trends do not point | to any improvement in that respect. : There are too many houses for sale here. Too large a proportion to our inhabitants looks for its daily bread elsewhere. Frankly, we do not know just what can be done about it. Lower land values ‘might help. We do wish to stress that nothing is needed so much in Castle- LOOKING | THANKYOU . By E.G.O. “and she turned toward her “This lady is stupid’, sand’ I ery in my heart and feel like dead.” This was, how. a ‘friend of friend and laughed and said,| the humiliating hurdles of. learn- of ignorance ‘in the language to ing it. + : It is hard: for those of us who have been born’ with the mine, a Do an, summed up her efforts to''speale She had "gone to a you want.” The clerk's familiarly transparent ‘when. just) ¢ after the final insulting “ remark. (for the benefit of a: nearby friend), the proprietor arrived and understood © my:.::friend’s wants quietly and “with little difficulty. I write of this ‘ineident be- cause it makes me furiously ang- ry. There are ‘thousands .. upon thousands ef men and>women oldtimers and newcomers living in Canada today whose initial game became] world, leaving one only to wist-| on our tongue, as it were, to comprehend the agonies of those who -have. not ‘had ‘that’ opportunity. “It feels hard, my friend, ‘like a’ prison,” and ‘went on to describe: how one.looks out and: knows in his ‘mind’ all the ‘things he wishes to” say. But the language is .& prison wall, cutting one off.from that other longing, saying~ nothittg. In spite of the obstacles, quite a few ofthese people can with a little t and by George Classen if the’ United States, if a posed for selling heroin to ors, or for three® convictions selling to adults. «It's vheartening ‘to: see.a leg-| the .government ‘to le in the right ‘Girectlon: . days ‘are, able to | recognize criminal when they see one. from an le di listener ‘make themselves under- stood and in so doing gain con- fidence’ and: more knowledge. All too often, however, this green twig is blackened and withered by some half-baked cease who feels that | after spend- ing a. just one eagerness to learn the: ge is like a greater hunger. But there is not the slightest doubt that many of these eager learn- ers are humiliated and: stung in- Janguage, he has’ a -complete right to destroy .someone else's efforts’ to learn a second: (or thirdy languagd who feels that from: insane. Everything, the: people believe, is in a‘state it smal) or largé;'/a- murder: econies a bank robber becau: " All too tee eee these only. craves the; sight of blood because. as & baby. -he was tea| P too. much tomate. juice;" a: man}? From:.... . NEAR =~.FAR - ‘ OTTAWA. The passage of the pipeline ‘bill“was inevitable, political commentators Tuesday. The ‘government had . limited debate for many days by ‘The death penalty may beja ‘device called ‘closure’, which imposed on drug peddlers in| was. furiously denounced. by the « pill| opposition. Opposition " “Leader which has already been: passed| Drew . repeatedly. demanded’ na- by “the Senate is’ approved ‘by tional elections; but he. was put: the House of Representatives, "Tho: death penalty: would be im-| told, him elections would have to min-| wait ‘until construction on the Loft: by :the Prime. Minister, who of| pipeline was begun, The: legislation will allow nd ‘Trans- islative body throwing its weight| Canada Pipe. Lines Ltd. 80 mil- Hon’ dollars ‘fo start construction .| this: summer. ERSKINE, ALTA. Seven per- 8) sons wefe:found shot to death the’ four Clark‘ children, a hired mon‘‘and ‘a’ visiting ‘sailor. : . Mr.’ Clark's’ body” was. later found in ‘slough: with a ° rifle: nearby, and “a ‘coroner’s jury ruled ‘that, it was: murder-suicide. Mr:, Clark was a:member'‘of the Se of flux, everybody has his bug, bel atberta legislature. He had suf- - or fered: :nervous.‘ breakdowns on previous ‘occasions, EDMONTON, ALTA. About se | 1000 ‘ civilians ‘and 300 soldiers once ‘his mother jwould: not. let| were fighting forest fires in cen- him-,bust his piggy-bank when tral ang northern Alberta last said * in the farm home of John E. ° The reason is'that they have beer bombarded with such loads Clark. , Dead, were Mrs. Claris; of py “headshrinkers ana ‘their disciples: that, they cannot tell right from -wrong} ¢, any more than they ‘now ‘sane THURSDAY, JUNE. 7, 1956_- CASTLEGAR NEWS,, CASTLEGAR; B.C, ana CIES firig “liquor’ is the’ acid or’ ‘alkaline’ solution * ‘used to" digaate.; awood, during - eheralety pulping. Two-Car Accident ~ |Causes § $32! Damage IT'S. PAY: DAY= ... «the day. to invest a small;sum,in future. hap- piness.. Right:. now you :; 6an- - put: yourself. and your: family, on another ‘payroll’ that will’ take , over when‘. your. pay ‘ cheques. stop coming. in: Ask about. North Ameri- ‘can. Life’s . guaranteed Lplan for: soving. tomor-. | row's ‘income, out of to- ; day's! 5 pay. ‘cheque. ; Dick Fowler | This .is- one: of- several. survival |. ‘The’ last parada wid up‘ with precision drill, and! wire) an 2 Two ney, members. eng.of. the Civili- 3 [os nalrd® ¢ on’ Monday ‘caused’ a:.totel of $825 damages, ¥ "Zhe accident, occurred: ‘at eae telegraptiy... An |: instriicto- h'i machine which!: wasipur | Ri ree by. the.Civiliah Committed for:| Bob:. Brandson‘., turned : into. the great help~ to both. the’ cadets} . and _ instructoy during next}. year’s training, \and'.rari:: into»! Mr, Bowell'’s vehicle.’ Mr.’ Brandson told: police :. that. vacuum-opera- There . willbe. a.film shown, | - - 1d wipers‘ had ‘stop; + ‘ped? as) he pressed con the ac- entitled , ‘Land,- and ‘live: in’'the’ Jungle", on Wednesday, -June 13th, place to be announced later. pictures and should prove quite 2 interesting. The. film: will be). is. ¢ 3 BY”: “GLADYS COLLINSON his vision. ‘The road at the point is: narrow. Damage ‘to Mr, Bowell’s car was 250° dollars,’ while! the’ car of Mr. of ath World Scout ‘Pamboree will be shown ‘in Castlegar at’ the: An- glican: Church’ aa ‘on’Saturday, June 98th, at-. p.m.) Robson at the Parmer Institute ‘Friday; June 8th: The film has been made: available through’ the courtesy: of the ‘T.: Eaton: Co.: The picture shows: scenes from camp ‘life arid the activi- ties‘ of “over »12,000° Séouts’ from shown at 8 ‘p.m. The parents, public and ‘all members of the Civilian Committee are invited| essential: to attend. season for the Civilian Commit- tee:-was held last night with a|.pears to have an like’ starting :from.the floor-'up, and in: the writing career this is ‘Most - editors: will: heartily The final meeting’ of the| agree that this isso, However, one editor I met recently,’ ap- ori- of $75.00. 5 No charges will be ‘tata. Police Court very good turnout of: ginal and: i i method of]: that to-begin. . fae bottom. is the place a which tions were’ heard’ in“ police court Before. entering the office for: the: first ‘interview, I -very. carefully; adjusted-.my.. hat: and| charged: with ‘driving ‘without my. dignity. to. the right. angle. T.also..wore my. best. shoes with| fined $15. 00’ and‘ costs, or ‘five the highest heels,.When you are Two cases of. traffic viola- last: week, with both defendants pleading guilty’ to’ their’ charges: Robert’ Tuomi of: Trail’ was due cpre and ‘attention: He was days’ in jail ‘in default. _zhe it. Niagara- on-the-Lake.: 'There’ are also’ pic-, tures* of: Scouts ‘visiting Niagara Falls and the C: ian National ps. ‘The. Cubs: will- go to the district camp ‘at: eruitvale from July 28 to: August, 5, and the Scouts will .go ‘toa splendid campsite across‘the river. for 8 days from. July 27. The bottle drive. held, by! the | E Castlegar | Scouts was a,, great milk success. | Many. | pop. and. bottles were collected, as’ well as 180 cases of, beer bottles: All ‘three Groups - ‘delivered the phone boaks last. week. ‘This is getting to be: a. big. job now, Exhibition at: ‘Toronto..» There will also be-some na- ture films: in: connection with the: Scout “project:.for,,the year. Transportation: will be. provided Cubs: from: the, Community Hall at 7:15 p.m. - Saturday. Group Com: mittee met at the home of Mr. J. P. Taylor last’\Tuesday. Plans were discussed. for Cub and as: there jare! 800u books +, to. be Old? Get Pep, Vim Feel Le vf Vigor, Years Years Younger EN °f40,50,60, Don'the ;worn-out, all the possession of 2 foreign ac-|he wanted to; a -woman poisons cent and ion in: her in school structure makes a person ‘in-|a boy dunked her pigtails in ink, ‘The hunger is still there but ferior’, and therefore a handy|and she has secretly hated men it is a frustrated hunger, masked target for. poor wit and solace, ever since; and who are we. to with resentment and, silence. It for his own sense of inferiority.) judge? takes a hardy individualism and Poor fool! From such beliefs’ it is only a great determination, particu- i I. have noticed, time “and half a step to the conclusion larly when one is an adult, to again how eager. and _patient)that there are no criminals at ignore the sidelong | looks, the people of other national origins| all—just poor, sick, people. And condenscension, the smiles, and. are to teach me their language.|one does not punish, the sick. at one’s strug- i xen that if we have any love ‘es ee for ale in the jungle of Bogih im foe SRS comnde OF ee alee ‘Goes not ach a the! accused the. Czech and Polish syntax OF poce ane | courtesy to those new Canadians] tor ‘tauling ill Soot append man) members of covering up Com- Some, by virtue of deter-| Who are so eager to join us.jor for having cancer, becausé aauinist. y mination, necessity, or — both, There can be no understanding,| punishment in this’‘case would of master these difficulties and have fellow fedlirig. without al not {prevent another man from the same desease. (Con-| BOMBAY, tagious deseases are of course week. The fire was concentrated in ‘the’ Edson-Whitecourt region, and has already done $1,000,0 000 damage. PANMUNJOM, KOREA. The UN command told a four-nation- al neutral armistice supervisory commission-to get out of South Korea, charging that the commis- sion had been used to make an arms build-up in North Korea in , violation of ‘the “truce. 'The UN” gar as developments and enterprises that would — attract new inhabitants and persuade old ones to stay. Any businessman ‘initiating such moyes would certainly act.in enlightened self-interest, even if he should: not deal directly with the public.; There. is only one road to greater all-round prosperity i Castlegar today, and that is* an increase in popu tion. 2 a only five ‘feet’: tall, heels .and Hench oe 8 must otherwise ip which Tuomi's: car. overturned " eset to? ne peczle :and' especially editors are| al lueherry (see CASTLEGAR ‘ : y inclined to pat you: on: the -head;| NEWS, May 10). : i WILL PAY. YOU smile ‘kindly, and:.tell. you: to Michael - S. Pistak, also of “ . TO. SHOP. AT charge arose out of ‘an North American .. Life Robson, B.C. to despairing silence by just such brainless, heartless idiots as are represented by that store clerk.: call back: in tem years':or: 50. Trail, was charged. with speeding This: time; however, I had; in’Kinnaird. He was fined’ $15. 00 a. tight: hold: on':my' self-con-| or’ten days’ im jail.’ es . STATUS QUO NOT THE: ANSWER There may be situations cin which the Status Quo—meaning, ‘Let Everything Remain As. Is’—is__ the ideal solution.:\We do not..think that. it is the and Swiss members to investigate them. INDIA: - Riots Ne. i - : pane : ce fidence.".I. was»wearing ore. of Se SE , the latest creations by ..“Dior?,’ at).me. It held. a- curious -mix- CABINET. MAKING oe :_ Smberrass ment;.. sur- too’. dee] chy y e and— ost. suspect— Screen D even rey very fanaa ant it sktisfaction; which he wiped ‘off oors he - ever -gone, so far ‘as’ to. buy. a of ‘course, could: have been pure WINDOWS — . SCREENS 5 : | hat. fancy. After. all,, my perspective interview. Looking bacic. on=-it; clined. or the floor. . now, ‘I .shorld:‘have been’ fore- What = really shook me, “ay and as long.as'I didn’t breathe, ‘re » of Glass of, all sizes & weights my ‘new. Easter. costume I had immediately, however. This last, SASH —— DOORS. -—_. FRAMES 1. shall’ never: forget that was a bit out of focus, as I re- warned. I: ‘should never: have though, was the’ fact: that when ‘I write for all those who answer to the Palestine muddle. An armistice has been in force there—nominal- ly—for eight years now, and peace isnot even in sight. ‘The question to ask, under the: circumstances, is whether. the. Jews and Arabs have’ legitimate grievances against each other. GE sarate sgnswert. unfortunately, The chief. grievance of the 7 “Arabs: were'expelled by the Jews’ “from” their ancient homesteads’ and" never permitted ’‘to return. ‘These people are now sitting. around ‘idle and’ bitter in neighboring Arab countries, mostly in Jordan. Others, particularly if they lack or the must spend most of. their ae at home, prefer the limitations new avenues opened: to — of ‘ery in their hearts and feel like dead” because. some of us—not they—have been stupid. . TIMELESS ‘by Rev. L. ©. Johnston, TOPICS De isolated). becoming criminals, One does punish criminals] Nehru was ‘uninjured, but. 25 because the knowledge of the punishment prevents others from of his entourage were hurt. The riots were in ~ protest against a proposed partitioning of the area on That is the whole oe In league with the psychia- trists are the cry-babies that turn | living index remained unchanged every murder: trial into.a‘cause| during 7April. Decrease in-food * celebre and ~ flood : the news- lines. OTTAWA.’ ‘Canada’s. ‘cost. of and household. operation costs :| papers and: ministers of justice| were ‘balanced: by.:increases in, same man yielded himself pedy they,’ as voters, might. be’~ with appeals for clemency.’ ‘They cannot bear: the thought * that shelter, clothing, and other com- modities,:: in CASTLEGAR’ SASH &-DOOR PHONE 3211 S.H.H.S. PTA, a. ont at the mighty man’s feet. *+ Believe me, if/ trieq to act. and: look’ dignified! I: should have “worn: :my pedal pushers: — and: above® all, should never, never-have tried: to| sit: on the ‘edge’ of? the chair! Perhaps“ he didn’t’ do “it-on|. purpose’ (Ill never © be gure), '| and: perhaps that chair had never but it did this vient I..was sit- tin all. dignified _ elegance, ‘the oan I: was dying ina heap you have I ‘finally righted: myself, hero went: calmly: on reading “| my “menuscripts just’ as’ if_he was ‘used to having: ladi t to ° his ‘ feet every day. week.: His: .face had” agz ‘sumed. that deadpan:. éxpréssion that- editors: reserve’ or writers best: punch’ liries,: w. you've .got':a Si pee aes keep’ TWIN RIVERS SCHOOL never had the experience of fal- DENIM PANTS. $3.75 Pair ~ COTTON {DRILL SKHAKD $4.95 Pair ‘A father told his son to, set The chief grievance of 'the Jews :is “that: the TRAIL. Groutage Aven le is ‘ling out .of a: chair: and. almost up some bricks on their ends, Fander: the editor's desk; don't| ™7Selb ‘and soul unto’ the Lord “Jesus some: small ‘part responsible for Arabs :make. life economically» impossible for them. Israel’ cannot exist by its own-efforts-unless it has ‘access to water and oil in surrounding: Arab territory, Arab markets, and passage through’ the Suez Canal. The United States and Britain have done noth- ing to remove these grievances. They have been, wringing “their hands and tearfully telling both sides : -to behave themselves.-They have ‘doled. out meager relief to the: Arab refugees, who do not want relief,’ but their farms. They have handed, millions of dol- lars to the Jews so that they could go on living in their isolation. There: has also been some fishing. in’) muddy ‘waters: Britain, which supported first.‘the Jews, then ‘the Arabs, now supports the Jews again be- couse of its quarrel. with Egypt ‘and Jordan. France, ‘now ‘fighting the Arabs in North ‘Africa, ships fight- er planes to Israel. The U.S:, unhappily" torn between tooking after’ Jewish voters at home’ and ‘strategic interests abroad, favors now one, now the other side. Russia. is licking its tongue, waiting for a chance to run away with the bone. while the other dogs fight. Canada, which is, involved through. arms. deals and General. Burns, truce supervisor, unsuccess- fully tries to stand. aloof. This is Palestine’s Status Quo, and: we want none of it. We suggest that it is time’ for some bold, contructive surgery on the part of the powers that helped to bring about the situation ll in the first place. ‘|teach you how easy it is for, one in a line a’ short distance ‘apart down. the first: brick”. The boy. obeyed. The fall of that ‘brick. made : all the . others fall also. ‘Then ‘the .father’ said, “Raise that: last brick and: see ithe others’, will rise with, it.” ‘They would not, Once down, they must be raised singly. The father now said, “T have given : you ‘this object lesson. to to lead others astray, but:how difficult for ‘him to restore them, however sincere - his repentance may be.” ic pag dying man, whose lif had been badly spent, exclaimed’ in mind and: agony of heart, ; “Oh that my influence could be gath- ed and burieq with me!?” It could not-be.. He was not able to put forth his dying hand to- stop the evil he had done. His body could be- buried but not his in- fluence. -. Some earnest folk are. stall- “Now,”. said -the father, “Enock| his i ‘made at tion that’ caused Paul to say, “I am what I am by ‘the grace of God—Christ:. liveth» in = me.” (Galatians 2:20), ‘This is the es- sence of godly -influence. The influence“of. Paul’s life and minstry did: not. cease as he block as a-martyr.for the cause of Christ. He testified that ‘Christ should be magnified. in my body, whether it be by life. or by death — For me to live is Christ, and -to- die is gain’. (Philippines 1:21), “Your - influ- ence through. good may yield a Joss, Your godly influence will yield a profit now. and in eter- nity, vet : Christ ‘that ‘the ‘full : impact: of ee execiition of ‘the law. They laid. his head: upon an axeman's|. eel very~ ‘strongly “that ‘they are not ible for the a4 They. go. farther® than that, "and or it ree will -eventually- -wind up by. ‘sug gesting 'that- not even’ the mur- derer was responsible—it was fate. And. who are we ‘to run against ‘fate? Yet. these same people ‘will peared: to-hold’ ‘firm: dikes, ‘CGRESTON. Dikes here Lape flooded : ‘Kootenay oriver. 17150 troops - piled ™ sandbags © on ‘the joyfully send off bombers, during he. war to destroy enemy cities itchap- wrongdoing, ca to. apply es enase ‘s0.far away. At the. bottom of it‘ all” shameful “fear to Jook. stark “reality in “the “eye, ike and: to take responsibility where |: it. counts. ‘most: neig! : . Lele It our efforts to achieve. ful an ' in one’s! ‘own rhood, and in ‘one’s’ own a Fright? What -is Virtue? “What 5 Yeane og — THIS WEEK — more. ‘pea world lead us to. gloss “over | Right: ‘What ‘is > Wrong? ° ‘and stretch called good works. -They aré holding up a_ traffic. of souls, endeavoring to influence them to wait and follow ‘their sincere: way and _ make stheir | ; ity. good; > the people want past, they'll inake their. own choice as they bypass the good man on the road, Like- wise the ‘evil would. endeavor ‘Letter To Editor Editor « Eaitor Castlegar. News, Dear Sir: “in the . newspapers . of Canal about.a distinct flag for Canada? other other flag with greater distinc: -with greater distinc- have the:Tri-Color,” the flag for a great” host’ of memories, Why all this trove] at aes sir ent races in’ the Empire are willing to fight for it, Editorial, CASTLEGAR eet: May 31). There ‘is no ‘see any ‘other’ flag put place .’. / . Yours truly, Bill: Porter, { INSURE ht unsure | tion than! the ‘Union Jack. It the French-Canadians want to have a distinct flag, ... then let. them France. The Union Jack, stands need ‘be,’ die for’ it, rather!than ‘ Box 185, Sati to spread their influence ‘am cause men to follow. their per- nicious - ways. . Certain. institu- tions of . our land stress ‘while: you: apply: cosme Protects your lingerie or dress Se “Open “Wednesday : Afieinoos! and: ‘Friday Nights » =+ CEOSED AH.-Dey. ‘MONDAY —" FRIDAY, June 8 = a7 to. 9 p.m.’ SATURDAY, June 9. =. 2:to 9 p.m, REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE: _. ' SILVER COLLECTION try it.’ The publicity ‘you get expression ‘on. the gentleman’s face as he peered over. the desk writing, : ‘ands some? day. .Ii’shall even’-rin-: across an’ editor. who- is: not. quite’ “so: emphatic: about having > his‘: writers . start from’ thec bottom “ups sae Se icin isn’t- worth it. For I: shail never forget the Kinnaird P.T.A. Geis © Pointers For Beginners of dressed. the last season. meeting of the Kinnaird P-T.A. on pro- blems relating to school begin- ners and other question. : ad- ae PLEASED To ANNOUNCE Miss ‘Smith gave ‘a talk en- “THE. APPOIN TMEN tT: OF — hotographer, Murray ‘Dwan i is glad he can ‘capi- rofe talize'c on all ee modern advances in his chosen field. for Vand better, tet photodriphy especily Jn © equi uipped to meet it thanks to to. recent tike it we're well’ i 'titlea. “Pointers ; for. Beginners” and’,.prepared. or information supplied by: Miss ‘Bloomer, : ‘Miss Smith’ said a great deal could be done by the parents to help a‘child reach readiness for | school..:'The “normal ‘child, ‘she said, finds a -great deal of plea- sure in ‘his’ first year in school, :| if’ properly. ‘prepared and looked ‘after. ‘When he enters first grade, the child is often faced with the doubt and anxieties that arise ‘| ence,’ Miss. ‘has: been ‘told: that his teacher _ certainly. punish him. if he ment..ihe parent pays $5.00, the Health Department $8.00, and the School’.Board $3:00. ‘The Dental flash,. fasterCfilats! and more versatile cameras.” ° sa family man, Mr. Dwan also benefits by the progress ¥ which has been made in another field — life insurance. Policies today.are more flexible than ever before. As a.result, each family can ay. have a security.plan that.fits its own special needs ra more. effectively — and can prepare for future changes in those needs. Modern times have also brought the 3 advantages, of group insurance ' protection on a greatly broadened seat Mi er, : tions‘on obtaining life insurance have fe bee, moved. ‘And, aa ite under- writers are T trained, better. able to help p people make the best - use of their ite. insurance dollars. :In-these and other ways, the life instirance. companies in. Canada are, a 4 et with progrest rere bringing. benefits to people in’ all walks of lifel. HE- LIFE INSURANCE “COMPANIES I IN-CANADA - e day” * Canadians receive more than 1¥6 milfior from ‘thelr. Tife Insurance’ policies.” Plar“is’ primarily a‘ preventive 3 of 4 and §' years? ora age’ will’ gradually ‘be included. Mr. King urged parents’ of. beginners. to sign and return the. forms ‘they received on re- gistration day. He also spoke of the possibility of an. insurance program to. cover.the children while at school or on their way those ‘who helped in the booth -|at the. Elementary Track: Meet and. reported a: profit. of $18.00. + Mrs. Jack and Mrs. Dever- son. agreed ‘to’ co-convene the school picnic to be held “June 28. behalf of the P-T.A. — Co-operative: AUTHORIZED SALES" & _ SERVICE. DEALER