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The Liberal, 17 May 1962, p. 17

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Dr. a He urged people to learn to think, to liSLen LU Luu' thinking of others. and to release children to think,‘ without bias. l Dr. Chisholm predicted. “We can’t expect to survive 25 years unless we change our attitude. He claimed, “It is our traditional pattern that produced warfare. We are the first generation that has the knowledge andi capacity to take charge of our destiny, but we can’t do it by following traditions that were not for the same purpose.” He called for a broader out- look than the common one that “the welfare, prestige and pros- has disappeared. parity of my group are more “Now people say ‘Our childâ€" lmportant than in other parts ren are dying of starvation be- of the world." cause well~fed prosperous 7- -ue__ -Mai- .: n... “rm-H dnn't rare’. changed. Within the last ten years. resignation to starvation No single government has a department for survival. yet this Should be the first step." Dr. Chisholm pointed out. “flay-'c-BBElE-fin'led the attitude, "We still think we can control Iome one else by threateplng.” “Many believe we would be more secure if We could kill the world population 10 tlmes over. Three 01' [our times should be enough to satisfy.“ he said drily. He estimated at least three- fifth of the world population 1311] from lack of food and over half the babies born are suffer- ing from malnutrition. with no prospect of ever having enough to eat." Th In If Man Is To Survive He Must we” nn pul mpak nu eul". has‘uh’u'h has a sumlar group In luul u; um. ‘vaAu , . v w . _ v . V . 7 r 13111 from lack of food and over “Our parents didn’t concern half the babies born are sufi’er- themselves about such problems in-g from malnutrition. with no and they didn’t have the com- prospect of ever having enough munication facilities nor the to eat.“ means to be effective. These are When crops Jailed people’the kinds of responsibilities to used to accept starvation as the insure continuing of the human natural outcome. the speaker race." Went on. “Hunger is not new Attacks Not Isolated but world conditions have Dr. Chisholm went on. “We Thornhill Public Schoo PLACE VAUGHAN TOWNSHIP RICHMOND HILL Richmond Hill High School 6.00-8.30 pm. Walter Scott Public School 6.00-8.30 p.111. Beverley Acres Public School 6.00-8.30 pm. Henderson Public School STOUFFVIL‘LE MARKHAM TOWNSHIP KING TOWNSHIP Christian School Stouffville High School Summitview Public School (oral vaccine for schoolage children is being provided during school hours in school) ORAL POLIO VACCINE CLINICS For All Adults and All Children Not At School B. Chisholm, Peace Research Director A TOTAL COMMUNITY EFFORT COME ONEâ€"COMEALLâ€" YOUNG & OLI) TO A CONVENIENTLY LOCATED LISTED CLINIC YORK COUNTY HEALTH UNIT at the locations and on the dates shown below all". up ..._ , .m This is true They could all be fed." Dr Chisholm maintained. “We are capable of increasing production and could change our system of distribution. The only thing stopping us is our lack of conscience. This is pro- ducing intense hostility toward well-fed people.“ __ Dr. Chisholm said. “We have} not accepted this responsibility and hunger is one of the great- est threats. Another major: threat is the increase in pop- ulation." The speaker reported in the next 38 years the world would add more to its total population than in the previous 200.000 ‘years “and We‘re adequately feeding less than half now. Some nations will double pop- ulations in 15 years and those populations are linnzry now." {ote about man's chances wed. “It is not too late to Perhaps the most ‘xye can will hold 6.00-8.30 pm. Thursday 24 May. 1962 Frida ;' Friday 6.00~8.30 pm. Friday 5.00-8.30 pm. Friday 25 May, 1962 TIME Wednesday Wednesday Thursday DAY “we owe our lives to ancient process, by winning wars pri- marily. This worked until about 15 years ago when original pre- mises were no longer there. Quite suddenly it was apparent .no group could be promised immunity from being killed. A new experience to the human race. a new era had begun and ‘we had no training or educa~ tion for dealing with it!” .said the speaker. . "Now we usually talk of millions who could be killed. Nobody knows what would hap- pen in an all-out war. excluding fare." Survival Unit Broaden: Dr. Chisholm termed our thinking, “suicidal” and pointed out the survival unit had grown from family. tribe, and nation to “the human race.” He argued it was “manifest- ly absurd" to think it safe to follow one's conscience, since “conscience depends on family and time and place where born. biochemical and biological wor- g York Summit District Council ‘ Basic "B" Training Course A Basic “B” Training Course with 16 Scouters from York Summit District was held at Oxtrail Camp on May 5th and 6th. In addition, Frank Thivier- e of the District Executive stayed for the whole course and it is reported that the Dis- trict President. staggered in, suffering but willing, for the Sunday activities. Camp Chief was John Turner ably assisted by Bob Stevens and John Tay- lor. District Commissioner Ron Sculthorp supervised the train- ing course. Hearty and succu- lent meals Were prepared and served by Master Chef Fred Conley assisted by four Rovers Occasionally a conscience does arnur “n hnf it”! I nainfnl uro- from Markham. Dr. Chisholm spoke of the North American white man’s killing of Indians and the ex- ported movies showing white people killing black gave white people a reputation in other countries of capturing lands, ex- ploiting people. and using a gun go represent force.‘ , "1:4‘... He argued it was “manifest- ly absurd" to think it safe to follow one's conscience, since "conscience depends on family and time and place where born. Occasionally a conscience does grow up, but it's a painful pro- cess.'.' He Illustrated with a story about a West Pacific youth stricken with “conscience re- proach" because he had reach- ed his mid-twenties without collecting a single head, a lack which set him apart from his community's customs. Dr. Chisholm mentioned the meaning of the word “health,” accepted by nations 15 years ago. as “a state of physical, mental and social \vellabeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” a-.. N _,,_,,, “This is a heavy handicap we're going to have to do some- thing to overcome,” said Dr. Chisholm. noting white people were a minority in the world population. Dr. Chisholm termed our thinking. "suicidal" and pointed out the survival unit had grown from family. tribe, and nation to “the human race.” DR. G. BROCK CHISHOLM “This Indicates far more is re-quired of the individua1 for de- velopment and means an en-l ormous responsibility for that definition accepted as the way things should be." Claiming, “We are adept at avoiding responsibility," Dr. Chisholm said the three mon- keys‘ attitude of “hear no evil, 18 May, 196‘ 18 May 1962 18 May 1962 May May May DATE 1962 1962 1962 see no evil, speak no evil”. has allowed misery and death to millions of people. “That attitude allowed sy. philis to be a great scourge to the human race a generation after it could have been con- trolled. It required a consider- able degree of martyrdom on the part of public health people and again it is being shut up," he declared. During the brief question period. Dr. Chisholm was asked if he feit Canada should accept the atom weapon. He believed Canada can do far more to prevent further dis- tribution of bombs and is in an effective position to give real leadership." Sees World Government Asked about “banning the family doctor, good frie bomib," Dr. Chisholm gave his sound counsellor durii view. "I don’t think banning years in Oakville. when the bomb is enough. We’ve got truly a country town an to stop warfare. Biologicals can ing no resemblance to ll be used independently of milit- ville of to-day." ary authorities. There is no great Mrs. A. W. McLennan l advantage to get rid of the Dr. Chisholm for his "pl bomb and retain other means, and enlightening messag and some are not yet invented. said. “I hope you wil But banning the bomb has value reason to regard your to draw attention to the need." King City as fruitful" he conceded. _ As a souvenir of the c , Au-.-) Lz...‘ min. ‘I believe it will be necessary to have a federation of nations. conforming to law established by the federation. I believe nations will not be able to get along without a world police force, just as a village needs policing. ru “in n Lll\\.r ;.U..‘..‘.. _... V York Summit District Council lac-rive as both a Scouter am \Rover in this District for mani years. and his new appointmen will make him resoonsible {0' J.Basic “B” Training Course A Basic “B” Training quirsg r‘He fided. "Acceptance of the inevitability of such govern- ment is spreadingjasti" MD}. Chisholm briefly describ- ed the Peace Research Insjitute Boy Scout. of Canada York Summit Dlstrict Council It is a. pleasure to welcome ;P. Smith of the 8th Richmond Hill and Grant Mowatt as mem- bers of the York Summit Dis- mict Executive. Ross anie has resigned from the executive to become A.S.M. of the 3rd H Richmond Hill. The Scouters present Were divided into three patrols â€"â€" Moose. W'hippoorwills and Wol- ves. Camping. cooking. tent- ing. sanitation and layout of ‘camps were the subjects of the course, also assigned a destin- ‘ation, which required the rea« ding of topographical maps and estimating before the objective could be reached._ .,AA1 cuhuu uc n Ln ...... It is reported that one patrol discovered the best way to transport an injured member is by car: one patrol are now experts at bridge building and ‘the Wolf patrol are considering becoming sheep farmers after a close encounter with a bellig- erent ram. 7 <_-A.I An extension course is being! considered for Scout and Cnbl Leaders in the District and a survey is being made by zhe lstafi looking into conservation ltrips {or 2nd class and higher Scouts. Arrangements are be- ing made through the Depart- ment of Lands and Forests and tentative plans include a trip to Midhurst, York County for- est. fish hatcheries and soil “conservation projects. A meeting of all group com-9V0 j mittee chairman is being “rang-3"“ 1ed for sometime near the end'Gr of May. All committee chair-.501 men will be contacted by tale-1Th phone. 0“ The York Summit Dishing Cub Rally will be held on June's] 9th at Thorn’yhill Park starting‘Le at 5.00 pm. At that time Penâ€" pr |mmt and shield will be presentâ€"Mn led to the winning group anlee Ipack for the recent Hobbylof Show. _ kch U1 CIIL A nun. All those attending agreed. with a knowing smile, that mks was a week-end they'll never forget. All Scout Troops in the area have been-notified of a Scout Law essay contest and full de- tails are being finalized at the prgsent time. 7,, x- L_:...- The Training Committee ad- vise that the Camporee originâ€" ally scheduled to be held on May 26â€"27 has been cancelled for the time being, but it is now planned to hold the Cam-puree in September. The Dish‘ict Commissioner has announced the appointment of Mr. Keith Conley as Corres- ponding member of the Ontario Rover Round Table for York Summit District. Keith ha: been CUB and which has a similar group in Washington and one forming in England. Plans are still in in- fancy. he said. but the Institute hopes to work at an Eastern university. “It is worth reminding our- selves we insist a plane pilot have frequent training and be well equipped. yet we put people in charge of tremendous social responsibilities. often without any training. If elected people don’t do the sensible thing they can get us all killed." said Dr. Chisholm, noting how people vote for certain officials solely ‘on the promise of reduced taxes. MA; 3 sbuvenir of the occasion she presented him with a gift made by Kingcrafts. active as both a Scouter and Rover in this District for mam! years. and his new appointment will make him responsible for keeping York Summit Rover Crews informed of all the lat- est developments in Rovering in Ontario. Keith is not wast- ing any time and has arranged for a District Rover Round Table Meeting to be held this month. At the May meeting. the loc- al executive were favoured by the presence of guest Field Commissioner, Wally Harpur; Jack Turner. A.D.C.. Keith Con- ley. District Staff; Dave Suter, 2nd Markham; and Ron Russel of the 7th Richmond Hill and member of the Camp Commit- tee. "Hockey Night" featured the regular Tuesday night meeting of the ls-t Beverley Acres Scout Troop when six teams of six players each battled it nut for the inter-troop floor hockey championship. lst Beverley Acres Scout Troop Wayne Haviland, Dennis Richards. Wayne Douchette. Doug Fraser. Eric Stevenson. and Allen Miller. members of the winning team, were pre- sented with their Crests, em- blematic of the championship. .Under the direction of Scout- master Norman Foster and Rover Skipper Graeme Gould. the' troop received instruction and practice in reeving tackle and lashing "A" frames for the aerial tramway to be erected in the Beverley Acres Public School playground on next ‘Tuesday. as part of their “‘Pioneer Project". Shore Khan Cub Pack “Mother’s day party" featured the regular Monday night’s meeting of t e Shere Khan Cub Pack of the 151. Beverley Acres Cub and Scout Troop. with all members and 21 mothers pre- sent. ~ Two baseball games highlight- ed the evening. played on twa diamonds in the school play- ground. The mothers playing on the number one team ‘skunked' the sons, with a score of 21 to 14. this team being coached by Baioo Dale Maiden. The sons of the second team iscored over the mothers. 15 to 9‘ this team being coached by Mr. H. Hemphilli Elated Over their win â€" mothers of the number one team were heard to mutter â€" “We‘ll challenge‘ .the Scouts next". Delicious lunch. provided by the mothers. rounded out a wondenful party evening which was concluded by the “Cub's Grand Howl" The Cub Rally ls scheduled for June 9th in Thornhill. at whlch a full turnâ€" out of cubs and parents is hoped for. STOUFFVILLE : Stouffville Legion and ladies‘ auxiliary presented a portable stretcher and two woolen blankets to Reeve Win Timbers on behalf of the town and Walter Smith, chief of the fire department. Legion president Stan Burk- holder and Mrs. Gordon Smith president of the ladies‘ auxill: ary, made the presentation. PICKERL‘VG TOWNSHIP . Pickering Township Council re- cently revised the salary sched- ule for male office employees, setting an increased maximum. Salaries “ere increased by 5400 Der wear until a maximum of ’ss,aoo 1- per vear reached. £163 YQNGE ST. N! GARDEN CENTRE Thursday May 17th. At Save $16950 on this PACKAGE DEAL! Install'Gas Heating and get a No. 30 glass-lined 13‘3‘8541‘5‘3 Gas WATER HEATER A I LOW-COST, AUTOMATIC HEATING CLEAN, DEPENDABLE OPERATION FREE BURNER ADJUSTMENT SERVICE SPECIAL LOW RATES ON HOME HEATING SAVE USABLE noon 595;: U. . __.- -AII H11. vunâ€"â€".--- “on Hummmm | a GASISSO pm FREE SERVICE LINE NSTALLATION UP TO 50ft. 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