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Early in the war the CBC realized the necessity of maintaining a close bond between Canada and other parts of the Empire, so that Canadians might realize where their contribution fits into the plan of a united war effort of all free nations. As the tempo of war increased, so did the number of programmes imported from Britain. At the end of March, 1940, 2.3% of CBC programmes Broadcasting has had a great part to play in clari- fying the issues at stake. First-hand news reports and eye-witness accounts of the enemy’s methods and objecâ€" tives have helped immeasurably in clarifying our task in this war. It is sometimes difficult to grasp the magnitude of a world war â€" a war that embraces every continent and in some way affects the lives of all. It is easy for us to become so engrossed in the daily round that we fail to see the picture as a whole, and lose a sense of perspective in viewing our world today. The announcement by the Ontario government that secondary schools will not re-open until late in September has some merit but leaves much to be desired. While a few students who are working on farms will continue in this work, the majority will have just that much longer holiday. Some valuable school time will be lost to the majority 'of students while a very few help farmers in harvesting crops. A much better plan would have been to grant permits to those actually engaged in useful farm work to remain out of school until that date, and let all others just holidaying get back to work at the usual time. If the present order stands High School students able to do so should give all possible help to farmers. If, as Canadians, we do not solve this problem now, we shall undoubtedly have cause to regret our dilatoriness within the very near future. As Canada, in concert with other United Nations, moves towards the end of the third war-year therefore, this problem promises to be one of some magnitude and it remains to be seen Whether the young women of Canada will realize its significance and effect on the life of the nation. Within the last few years the preparation of nurses has advanced considerably. Gone are the days when a graduate nurse worked twelve-hour stretches. Today the eight-hour day is definitely recommended and "she reâ€" ceives a salary that enables her to live in comparative comfort. The Canadian Nurses Association has suggested that the depleted ranks of nurses can only be filled if more and more young women of the age, and possessing the aptitude and disposition so essential for this honourable profession, enrol for training; that married nurses take refresher courses to fit them for return to their profesâ€" sion; that more and more competent instructors be found; that scholarships and bursaries be set up for the train- ing of nurses for. special and instructional work. It is an axiom that the nation’s health is its most prized possession and in the preservation of health the graduate nurse fills an important role. Furthermore the training which a nurse receives adequately enriches her whole life, fits her for responsibilities which are a part and parcel of daily life and endows her with knowledge that is always useful. Normally, Canada numbers approximately 23, 000 graduate nurses among her population, but, since the wa1, at least 1, 500 have eniolled with the forces and for serâ€" vice in South Africa while, it is estimated by the Canadâ€" ian Nurses Association, the official organization Wiestling with this problem, that at least 30 per cent of nurses marry within two yea1s of graduation. With industry expanding to meet war requirements more and more nurses have been enrolled in the ranks of industry. Today, therefore, Canada is confronted \t'ith an alarm~ ing shortage of competent nurses and, with the women power problem as it is today, the Shortage will become moreiacute as the months pass. ANOTHER WAR PROBLEM War makes innumerable demands on the people of cou'ntries involved. Here, in Canada, with a relatively small population, we are faced with the serious problem of finding sufficient men and women for our armed forces, our war and industrial plants. Over and above these re- quirements there is one other â€" the shortage of nurses â€" that is causing considerable concern to those directly associated and it has reached such proportions that the Dominion Government has taken cognisance of the situ- ation. It is plain that in order to carry out this program, both the wealthy and people with slender means, will be forced to budget expenditures more and more carefully, since in most cases reductions must be made in spending other than for rent, property taxes and food. And the only intelligent way in which one can cut spending on general items is to set a definite figure for every class- ification of spending and keep within that figure. Unpatriotic Ganadians can continue to live the same kind of private lives during the coming year as they have enjoyed during the past year in spite of sharp increases in income taxation. They can do this by cutting out their purchases of certificates and bonds. The patriotic citizen, who realizes that his country has to meet the obligations of a war for his freedom. can not maintain the same stand- ard of living during the coming year as he has in the past. He has to plan not only to pay his income taxes but to buy even more certificates and bonds than ever before. For two years, citizens of Canada have been advised to set up budgets for personal incomes, in view of the great need to divert as much as possible from personal incomes to Canada’s war chest through the purchase of bonds and certificates. At this point, that advice holds good, but instead of being offered casually it will have to be shouted from the housetops. Established 1878 $dvertising Rates on Application. AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY THUIRSIDAY AT RICHMOND HILL THE LIB‘E‘RAIL PRINTING 00., LTD. Subscription $1.50 per year â€" To the United States $2.00 Member Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Covering Canada's. Beét Suburban District PAGE TWO PERSONAL BUDGETS MANDATORY THURSDAY, AUGUST 13th, 1942. THE TIES THAT BIND “THE LIBERAL” J. Eachern Smith, Manager SCHOOL OPENING TELEPHONE 9 The people are very nice and: when we go on leave they sure put themâ€" selves out to make us feel at home, and pubs are like gas stations in Toronto, one on every corner. The shows are, in the majority, splendid Things are very quiet and peace- ful in our neck of the woods. Of course the Air Raid Sirens go fre- quently but nobody takes any notice of them as the planes seldom get this far. I also receive The Liberal regu- larly andI it sure keeps me in touch with all the local happenings. At present we are stationed on the south coast and the weather is lovely. The air is full of the smell of spring- and makes me long to be back home in the Hill. I take this o-pportiinity to thank you very much for 'the wonderful parcel which you sent to me recently. I cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate receiving all the nice things that are so scarce here at this time and it sure is swell to know the people at home are think- ing of their boys overseas. I hope to get ‘back to Richmond Hill for a, few days soon, then I can thank you in person. But now I must close. T-o Mrs. Zuef-elt and the Ladies’ Orange Lodge:â€" Once‘again let me thank you all for everything. Since there’s no rest for the wicked I must get back to work again. The weather here has been perfect this last while. Hope it lasts at least until we leave. There are only six of us in A ‘Co’y left in camp here, the rest are all on outpost duty so we all had the chocolate bars and the boys want to thank you for them. In. this man’s army anything to eat is shared a- round. It‘s like a religion to the boys in 8 platoon and none of them would hold out for anything. Thanks a million for the socks. I was, nearly out of them and was wondering where I would get some more. We have been expecting day by day to be moved from here to a" camp so we can get our embarkaâ€" tion leaves. But the days are slipp- ing by and we’re still here. We have been told we will get overseas this summer some time, in fact we thought it would be before this. Things happen fast so I guess when we least expect it we will move. I wish to express my thanks for the splendid box I received from you all a few days ago. I should have written much sooner, but the wav things are here it is very hard to get time for anything. At .present I'm going to school again (signal school) and my time at nights is all taken up trying to cram as much into my thick head as possible. I sure like it and hope I can pass the exams. If I don’t it won’t be from not trying. Mulgrave, Nova Scotia. Dear Mrs. White and the Ladies of the L.O.B.A., Richmondi Hill:â€" Recently the local Orange Lodges sent 22 boxes to members andi imme- diate relatives of the members of Victoria L.O.L. and Empire L.O.B.A. serving in the Armed: Forces both overseas and in Canada. The fol- lowing are some of the replies re- ceived: LETTERS FROM BOYS ON ACTIVE SERVICE THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO were from the BBC. For the year ending March 31, 1941, that was increased to 5.9%, and by March 31, 1942, to 7.8% of CBC programme hours. These programmes were carried as a supplement to programmes dealing with Canada’s own war effort. Over 50% of the BBC programmes were News Bulletins, Com- mentaries or Resumes. 25% were talks, such as the “Bri- tain Speaks)” series, presenting outstanding journalists, authors, etc., who were constantly able to present a pic- ture of Britain at work; of the spirit and drive of the people. The remaining 25% was made up of drama, actuâ€" ality broadcasts, children’s features, sport and religious programmes, rounding out the picture of Britons at war. iThus Canadians can hear the encouraging voice of a people that has been tempered in the fire of war, a people who have swept the enemy from their very doorstep and come up smiling. Ever yours, Pte. L. Hawkes June 19th, 1942 Subscribe for The Liberal, $1.50 per year. The mam obeyed immediately, and killed five Germans. Hitler was de-' lighted, and| smiling at Goering, said: “Well done! my good; man. Where do you come from?” lSWi‘ftly the man answered: “War- saw."â€"â€"George Carver, in Belleville Ontario Intelligencer. According to one of the tales carâ€" ried from Europe and reprinted in The Canadian Unionist, Hitler and Goering were visiting an armaments plant and Goering told Hitler that German workmen were losing faith in their Fuerhrer. This Hitler de~ nied, and going up to a workman, handed him his own revolver, and said: “To prove your loyalty to me, suhoot five of your comrades.” In particular, the wash cloth is proving very useful as I hadi just lost one. The socks were just my size and are already in use. The ‘writing paper, boot pofish and toilet articles are all necessities and will be put to good use. . The spring has been very beauti- ful but England seems to have a. per- petual spring and always has a fresh green look about it. It is almost a year now since I arrived over here. During that time I have seen a little of the country and met a few people. These new found friends are very kind and do their best to make me feel at home, with considerable sucâ€" cess. I like Britain very much but will never forget Richmond Hill or the people who make it Richmond Hill. Thanks again parcel. ed me. The peanuts, chewing gum and chocolate bars are always a treat. It is always a lot of fun trying to figure out beforehand the con- tents of parcels. This time my sup- posed: list wasn’t nearly long enough. The box contained such an assort- ment of useful articles that it amaz- Please convey to your society and to Mrs. White and her committee in particular, my sincere th’anks for the parcel recently received. Mrs. Zuefelt, Secretary Ladies’ Orange Lodge, Richmond Hill, Ontario. Dear Mrs. Zuefelt:â€"â€" I regret I have not the time to go on telling you of all the inter- esting sights I have seen, but per- haps I shall have another opportun- ity in these times of intensive train- ing to do so. So I shall have to draw to a close now, once again thanking you all for your very kind efforts to bring me fond memories of home. Yours sincerely, an. J. T. D. Collins, B63846. lst B'tn. 'Q.~O.R. of Can.y I have also visited Westminster Abbey and when I saw the grave of the Unknown Soldier I couhf not keep the lump from rising in my throat. The girls are very charming and! their natural beauty and friendliness is very pleasing. I have been in quite a. few churches, both modern and ancient, and when one crosses the threshold there is a feeling of the nearness to the unknown which fills one with awe. The church we go to now is ultra modern in design, high ceilâ€" ings, induirect ligihting, comfortable seats, etc. Another I visited was built in the 14th century. It cert- ainly looked ancient but very sturdy, the workmanship was a wonder to behold. ‘ and really uyp-to-date, patrons are permitted to smoke in any of them and it does not interfere with their view of the films. V N0 Hesitation Canadian Army Overseas July '6t-h, 1942, Can. M1741, Flt.~Sgt. Wilson, H. E for your thoughtful Sincerely, Eric Wilson Of the sixteen species of snakes found in Ontario, only the rattle- snakes are venomous, and even they aren‘t very dangerous. Mr. E. B. S. Logier of the Royal Ontario Museum says that he knows or no authentic record of anyone in Ontario having died of snake bite, at least in the last twenty years. The Museum’s records indicate that two species of rattlesnakes are found in Ontario. One, the timber rattler, is known for certain only from the Niagara Glen. The other, the Massasauga, is found at several points atong the eastern shore of Georgian Bay and in Bruce Peninsula. In addition it is occa- sionally found in the general vicin- ity of Lake Erie, usually in swamps and low ground, and in» Prince Ed- ward County. LUBRICATE EVERY 1,000 MILES CHANGE ORANKCASE EVERY 1,000 MILES By using CITIES SERVICE OILS and GREASE you have that individualized lubriwtion. We have just installed our new car hoist and with our ride prover we are now able to give your car that perfect lubrication which is essential in those times. Cities Service Garage Ontario Snakes Phone 12 Don’t Grease T 1:0]3 n - 1 z e Ottawa, Ontario, HUMPHREY MITCHELL, August 4, 1942. Chairman, National War Labour Board. Accordingly. pursuant to the provisions of Section 34 (1) of the Wartime Wages Control Order RC. 5963, and subject to the general provisions of the Order, the National War Labour Board orders that employers subject to the Order who are paying a cost of living bonus shall adjust the amount of such bonus pay- ment, and employers who are not paying a cost of living bonus shall commence the payment of such a bonus, both effective from the first payroll period beginning on or after August 15, 1942. as follows: The Dominion Bureau of Statistics has found that the cost of living index number for July 2, 1942, of 117.9 (adjusted index 117) has risen by 2.4 points over the index for October 1, 1941. of 115.5 (adjusted index 114.6). (e) The adjustment or payment of a cost of living bonu- calculated as ordered shall be to the nearut cent of any fractional figure; (1’) Employers in the construction industry shall adjust the amount of any cost of living bonus requir. by paragraph (a) of this order only for employees in respect of :hom no special bonus arrange- ment has been made with the approval of a War Labour Board. ursuant to the provision of the Order for the conduct of the ational Joint Conference Board of the Construction Industry. (b) If no cost of living bonus in being paid. the payment of such I bonus shall be commenced: (c) In no case shall the amount of a cost of living bonus adjusted as stated exceed a maximum of $4.25 per week to em loyeee to whom Section 48 (iii) (a) of RC. 5963 applies. and of 17 o of their weekly wage rates to employees to whom Section 48 (iii) (b) of P.C. 5963 applies: - .- mun Pun-lulu u the provisions of Order in Council P. C. 8253 (now aupencdcdtbly P. C. 5963). (d) (l) (i) For employees to whom Section 48 (iii) (a) of RC. 5963 applies now being paid a coat of living bonus. not pursuant to the provisions of RC. 8253, established prior to the effective date of that Order, in an amount exceeding $4.25 per week. the amount of the bonus shall remain unchanged. NATIONAL WAR LABOUR BOARD (i) For employees to whom Section 48 (iii) (a) of RC. 5963 appliu. in the amount of sixty (60c) cents per week. (ii) For employees to whom Section 48 (iii) (13) of RC. 5963 nppliu. in the amount of 2.4% of their weekly wage rates: (ii) For employees to whom Section 48 (iii) (b) of RC. 5963 applies, the percentage of their weekly wage rates. paid to them an a cost of living bonus. shall be increased by 2.4 poims; (i) For employees to whom Section 48 (iii) (a) of P.C. 5963 applies, the bonus shall be increased by the amount ofsixty (60c) cents per week. GENERAL ORDER (2) (i) For employees to whom Section 48\(iii) (b) of P.C. 5963 applies, now being paid a cost of living bonus. not punuant to the provisions of RC. 8253, established prior to the effective date of that Order. in an amount exceeding 17% of their weekly wage rates. the amount of the bonus shall remain unchanged; (ii) For such employees now being paid a cost of living bonus of less than 17% of their weekly wage rata, the bonus shall be increased up to 2.4 goints, but in no case to exceed a total weekly bonus of 17 ,0 of their weekly wage rates : (ii) For such employees now being paid a cost of living bonus of less than $4.25 per week, the amount of the bonus shall be increased up to sixty (60:) cents per week, but in no case to exceed a total weekly bonus of $4.25: THURSDAY, AUGUST 13th, 1942. We specialize in re-roofing, Cedar or Asphalt, and we invite your enquiries. Esti- mates will oe cheerfully given without obligation. Alterations & Insulating Guaranteed Workmanship Phone 5W Thorn:hill Newtonbrook P.O. Richmond Hill RE-ROOFING C. RIDDELL