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Silence and amused tolerance characterize the attitude of most people towards the drunk on the street car, but that need not and perhaps should not be, according to 3. Richmond Hill man who has given some time to the study of psychology. He says a stern rebuke will halt the ofâ€" fender’s flow of language nine times out of ten. “Say to him, for example,” says this psychologist, “that you have heard enough, and you do not want to hear more; that you paid for your seat and you are going to see to it that you have the privilege of using it without having‘to listen to a lot of nonsense.” Often the radial cars, leaving the city, carry one or two or more partly intoxicated passengers, but so long as they do not annoy other passengers they are not ejected. That would appear to be about all the T.T.C. can do. The inebriates may chatter away to their hearts’ content, tell the story of their lives, describe how the frying pan will be used over their heads when they reach home, reveal the secrets of their innermost hearts for tl:1t matter, and, of course, all that may annoy the person sitting or stand- ing next to the talkative one. RADIAL CAR ALCOHOLICS A complaint voiced by a reader in a Toronto daily last week is similar to a complaint made by a Richmond Hill woman to The Liberal. Both state that alcoholics on street cars are a nuisance, and that something ought to be done about them. Everybody will agree, but the question is what can be done about them or with them. That probably is why some folks have hobbies, why others engage in enterprises, singly and collectively, that are idealistic. The high humanitarianism of clubs such as the Lions is undoubtedly responsible for attracting and holding the interest of so many men in so many different walks of life. The activities of the Lions on behalf of others, unselfish and exalted, furnish the vitalizing force of the movement, and so to the Richmond Hill Youth’s Council we would commend consideration of a balanced organization diet such as that of the Lions, but in a sphere more particularly adapted to youthful endeavors. ‘All work and no play’ would make Jack a dull boy, but what would Jack be with all play and no work? NO PUBLIC WORKS â€"- THE WHY OF IT The view is sometimes heard, not only in Richmond Hill but throughout the Dominion, that the Dominion gov- ernment should now proceed with a program of public works so that war workers may have jobs until plants are reconverted for peace time production. . We are confident the Lions’ Club which has so gener- ously undertaken to be a ‘big brother’ to the youth move- ment of the village will by suggestion help the new coun- cil to lay well and surely the foundation plans for its con- tinued vitality and Success. them. Vl-Av u..v., -....... _ Social and recreation clubs without purpose other than that of providing ‘fun’ do appear to enjoy fairly long lives, but looking over a period of years are there many if any such groups that can be recalled which have survived a quarter of a century. Perhaps it might be sug- gested as the reason that the pursuit of pleasure alone does not afford sufficient pabulum for young people. The latter have intellects that must be nourished, energies that must find an outlet, and, as they grow out of their years of adolescence, the striving for a happiness not attainable on the dance floor or the baseball diamond, develops within 'Hon. C. D. HOWe explained in Parliament the other day the reason this course is not followed. In the govern- ment’s program of careful planning, “public projects at this time are not desirable except in a few localities,” he said, emphasizing that permanence of prosperity rather than a series of booms and depressions is the end to be attained. “Montreal and Toronto commentators consider reconâ€" version is being accomplished more swiftly and with much less attendant recession in over-all business activity than the vast majority of business men themselves thought possible. The process has been accelerated by the deci- sion of government authorities to apply a minimum of cen- tralized controls while placing main reliance upon the in- genuity of private enterprise, spurred by the competitive motive, to solve its own problems.” Temporary unemployment, as it exists at present, is the result largely of the reconversion of industrial plant to peace time production, and is not such as to warrant expenditure on public works. The reconversion is taking place rapidly and will soon care for the employment slack. As a writer in the Toronto Daily Star says: Avullb 1-. vvr-v N vvâ€"â€"â€"â€"â€"-v Several grown-ups of probably a more pessimistic turn of mind than most people expressed pleasure during the week over the fact that the young people of the village had organized to-provide themselves with entertainment, but they added a doubt as to whether the enthusiasm of the membership would continue year after year, and the point they raise mayflbe well taken. ,LL _,A LL..â€" Public projects will come when employment. is most needed, and the work will have been planned in conference with provincial and municipal authorities rather than unâ€" dertaken in a hit-and-miss fashion. And meantime the money for them will be budgeted so that the Dominion may co-operate fully with the provinces and communities in defraying the cost. Is it little people or young people who should be seen but not heard? Whatever may be the rule, we do not in- tend to pay any attention to it. Little people will make themselves heard anyhow, and the young peeple may need guidance or, in any case, the best effort we can make to give them guidance. That is why, without apology, we again call attention to the newly formed Richmond Hill- Young People’s Council. ‘ u “ ,,,_',,A:-L1‘ An Independent Weekly â€"â€" Established 1878 Subscription Rate, $1.50 per year; To the United States $2.00 Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association J. E. SMITH, Editor PAGE 1‘ W0 ‘BIG BROTHER’ AS AN EXAMPLE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th, 1945. “THE LIBERAL” cellane In Parliament the debate on the Speech from the Throne continues. There is a general feeling here, and I am sure throughout the country as well that it would be better to end the debate and get on with the important business facing Parliaâ€" ment. There is a natural anxiety to have the budget presented as soon as possible. Much of the important work of Parliament, is done in Committee and Standing Com] up. The Star the House are Privileges an Canal: and TI There was considerable difference of opinion here on Parliament Hill about the meat rationing, but followâ€" ing the conference last week and the announcement of some easing in the regulations there is a pretty gen- eral expression that now the matter is settled the less kicking we have the better for all. We may as well settle back in the realization that this inconvenience is here with us for a while at least. We‘ have been asked many times what is behind the meat rationing order. It is Canâ€" ada’s determination to meet in true Christian spirit the Biblical injunc- tion to “feed the hungry”. This week we were pleased to have visit us at the House of Commons, William Chisholm of North York Township, Flight Lieut. Chas. Gates of King, now stationed here with the R.‘C.A.F., and Reeve Charlie Hooper of Markham Township. Reeve “Hoop- er was in Ottawa as President of the Ontario Agricultural Council and made representations to the govern- ment regarding meat rationing. It is quite a task learning to re- cognize the members of Parliament and remember the name of the conâ€" stituency they represent. Grappling with this problem as a new mem- ber for the past two weeks the per- formance of Roy Graham, recently appointed deputy clerk of the House on the taking of the first vote was to us amazing. The former member for Swift Current appointed to his‘ present position some six weeks agO, in rapid succession called the names and ridings of 221 members as they rose to record their vote in the first division. He slipped up on only one â€"Joe Bradette, member for Coeh- rane, and one of his close friends. 0n the vote Liberals, Conservaâ€" tives and Social Crediters all com- bined to vote against the C.C.F. amendment with the count being 193 to 29. Hope of quickly winding up the debate and getting on with the business was shattered when the So- cial Credit group immediately brought forward an amendment to take the place of the one just de- feated. It probably will be dealt with early this week. P. J. A. Cardin, is the dean of the House, and the former Minister of Public Works, and last Friday com- pleted thirty-four years as a mem- ber of Parliament. He was first elected in 1911, and has never suff- ered defeat at the polls. We have enjoyed meeting many interesting members of the House. This week Jean Francois Pouliot, member for Temiscouata conducted a committee of instruction for new members which was very helpful. House proceedure which seems com- plicated when boiled down by an ex- perienced parliamentarian like Mr. Pouliot, really is simple after all. Mr. Pouliot, who is known as a fiery debater has been a member of the House for 21 years. However, Hon. Peace time production will depend upon personal re- conversion as much as plant reconversion, a fact it is well for the individual worker to remember. To some extent the training, the acquirement of the new skills that will be required may be in his own hands. An officer of Selective Service informs us that many employers consider training in a war plant insufficient to justify a worker in believing he or she can‘work on the machines or take their place in the assembly lines of‘toâ€" morrow without further training, and that those Who‘can “fit in” will be the ones most wanted. Apparently technical or trade training will be at a premium, and there may not be the same disposition on the part of private employers to give training free as the governmeut did on a lavish scale in the war time emergâ€" ency. We don’t know anything about the Terrible Termite except what we have learned from the Toronto press. We note from that source that everybody in Toronto is dis- turbed, and even the mayor, the genial “Bob” Saunders is pictured at work with a spray. Perhaps we ought to do something about it, too, not about helping Toronto, 01' course, but about keeping the destructive pests from Rich- mond Hill, or of getting rid of them if some have already arrived. We don’t know whose job it would be, and it might just be possible that we have no one in the empIOy of the village who could really rate as an expert on the subject of termites. So we are unable to make any sug- gestions, which, of course, is not like us. Bu twe do hope the council is keeping well informed on termites, their birth, their habits and how best to doom the dastards should they show up. PERSONAL RECONVERSION The war plants are being re-tooled. Soon they ‘will be turning out the products of peace. But how about the former war workers in the Richmond Hill district who con» fidently hope for new jobs in the plants where they once made munitions? Have they gone through the process of reconversion necessary to fit themselves for such jobs? It is not the foregoing type of drinker who causes the average citizen concern on the street car or radial car, however, so much as the young fellow in uniform, quietly asleep, the youngster who couldn’t resist temptation away from home. The hearts of everyone go out to him in pity and sympathy, and the hope comes naturally to all that some good influence will enter his life that will help him conquer the soulâ€"destroying habit to which he has or is becoming addicted. THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO ileges and Elections; Railways, and Telegraph Lines; Mis- ous Private Bills; Banking f the important work of t is done in Committee and Committees are being set Standing Committees of OTTAWA LETTER TERMITES FROM TORONTO? By Jack Smith, M.P., North York _Mr. King said there were a num- ber of questions he would like to discuss with Prime Minister Clement Attlee and other members of the new government. I am pleased to hear such splen- did reports of Youth Council activi- ties. Best of good wishes to the newly elected officers, and all mem- bers in their efforts on behalf of community life. , Canada. There may not be such unanimity when it comes to select- ing the design. No doubt you have read of some of the designs sub- mitted. Perhaps you have one to suggest. If so let’s have it soon. Personally, I like the Red Ensign flag which now flies over the Par- liament Buildings here in Ottawa, and it is my guess that in the end it will be the design adopted. Prime Minister Maekenzie King told us in the Commons that he might ask the House to authorize him to go to Britain within a few months for discussions with Brit- ain's new Labor government. and Commerce; Public Accounts; Agriculture and Colonization; Stand- ing “Orders; Marine and Fisheries; Mines, Forests and Waters; Indus- trial and International Relations; Debates; Printing; Library of Parâ€" liament; Restaurant;. Railways and Shjpping. These committees do very necess- ary and commendable work, however I am suggesting the appointment of one more this Parliament. During my association with politics I have been concerned with the opinion so often expressed, and the feeling which is widespread that the gov- ernment is wasteful. Not this gov- ernment in particular, but all gov- ernments, and irrespective of what party may be in office this impres- sion prevails. These are times when all 0‘..- people are bearing a heavy load of taxation and I think it is most important they should be satis- fied that they are getting good value for their money. If people are going to be taxed heavily as undoubtedly we will be for many years, it is im- portant that this prevailing impres- sion that governments are wasteful should be corrected. To that end we are assuming chairmanship of a “Committee To Prevent Government Waste” and as members of the com- mittee we are appointing all the people of the riding of North York. We invite your co-operation by writ- ing us a note pointing out some item of government business or adminis- tration you think wasteful. As chair- man of the committee here at Ott- awa. I will run down the facts of the matter and report to you. If there is some explanation justifying the expenditure we will let you know and you will pay your income tax with better spirit. If we can find no justification and that it is wasteful we will wage a fight against it. It is a fact that many items which are considered wasteful, on examination of all the facts turn out to be not wasteful at all. This however is all to the good, and our joint aim in asking your co-operation on this committee is not only to eliminate waste, but also to correct the im- pression that government is waste- ful. I have ordered a sec0nd mail box in the Parliamentary Post Off- ice, so, come on, let’s hear from you. Don‘t worry about the phrasing, let’s have your letters. We hOpe to re- port some of the complaints in this column from week to week. 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