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VOICE OF THE PRESS ONE WAY TO LOAD APPLE QUESTION Can you remember not so long go when people were coaxed to kelp out the apple industry ol Canada by purchasing and eating apples? Where are the good pples today at a reasonable price for the household? Oranges brought all the way from Call, fornia are In much more popular demand than the Canadian apple. Even the Canadian black walnut has gone into the luxury class at 70 cents for a six-quart basket. St. Cathrrines Stardard o INEXPERT WALKERS '.New and inexperienced' 1 pedes- trians, placed in that class uj gasoline, restrictions, have result- ed in boosting the street accident rate in Los Angeles. It may yet be necessary to equip them with horns and tail lights. Windsor Stei o "WORK OR FIGHT" "The war-time policy of Presi- dent Wilson in the last conflict was "work or fijrht," which labor in the United States on the whole felt compelled to respect. It is till a pretty good ultimatum for any democracy in this struggle, jf enforced. Hamilton Spectator JUST IMAGINE! Before rationing, American mo- torists burned 70,000,000 gallons of gaaolini each day. Until the advent of motor cars, gasoline was considered a waste product of kerosene refining; it was poured into rivers or burned. Canadian Press COVERING UP "Where have all the bare- legged girls gone," inquires The Ft. Thomas Times-Journal. As if the editor didn't know that they've gone up to the attic to look for a pair of Grandma's qld wool stockings. Ottawa Citizen o BUTTER PREFERRED Of cowse, it's wonderful koout science making a suit of clothef of milk. But if it's all th lame we'd rather be measured for a pound of butter. - Kitchener Record ANOTHER COUPON It's a lot of trouble bringing them up, but what's nicer around the home at a time like this than NJ-year-old who doesn't drink coffee? Winnipeg Tribune LAST IS REAL THING Schooling is what you get In vhool. Education is what the worW gives you when you get out Brandon Sun / Saw the Morning Break You ttMt have faith to look with fearless eyes Beyond the tragedy of a world at strife And trust thai out of nipiu ml dettih snail rtee The dawn of ampler life: Rejoice, whatever anguish rend your hrt That God has given you. for a priceless dower. To lire hi these great time!- and have your port In Freedom's crowning hour: That you may tell your sons who see the light High to the heaven, their heri- tage to take: "I ..aw the powers of darkness put to flight! I saw the morning break!" Sir Owen Seamen. Play Canned Chimes At Church Services "Canned church bell c-himes" are the latet ersatz innovation In Holland to be forced by Herman conli station. The Nazi authorities recently requisitioned most of Holland's church bells to melt them down for the Reich war industry. Some Churches made phonograph re- cords of their bells before yU-Kl- in them and are now playing these records at services. The German-controlled news- paper Nleuiwe llotterdamsche Tour- ant said the experiment was tried out successfully during Christmas and New Year's Kve services at the Catholic Singel Church in Schiedam, and later similar re- cords were used in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. At Kethel. a Rotterdam suburb. ejj'i -.-MiU'iital amplifying equipment was installed in a church steeple, whic-h succeeded in broadcasting recorded chimes :is far as eight miles, under favorable wind con- dition*. The Coiirant said church officials wishing to Insist -I simibr :-;>;>:ir:itus would reqirre a 'sjuvfil pennli" from U'o N:ui auil' Truck backs down into shallow water on shore of Guadalcanal to take supplies from landing boats which is one way to do it. Corvettes Score Against U-Boats Small Fast Vessels Have Made Name For Themselves Continued menace of the German ubmarine and the success of Can- dtt's fleet of small, fast corvettes In combating it have caused the champions of rbe small craft to iwgp it* use on a more extended scale. The records s=how that corvettes bave iiot only sunk submarines: they also have defended them- selves against aircraft and pro- tected many merchant convoys across the Atlantic. In fact, according to the De- partment of Munitions and Sup- ply, Canadian coi-rettes have es- corted more than 11.000 merchant hips acros the water, carrying supplies of approximately 64,000.- 000 tons to the battlefronts of the oW world. With high American and Brit- tli naval spokesmen emphasizing anew the gravity of the Increasing total of United Nations merchant- men, it is lndicate'1 that new em- phasis may be placed upon the corvette's role. Speed and Maneuverability These small boats, wbose ton- nage lies in a category between that of a patrol torpedo boat anJ a destroyer, are lightly armed a.nd have only their speed anil, maneu- verability to ward off attack. As convoy escorts Canadian cor- rttes have performed nota.ble work. The Arvada recently came into port with well over 100 ur- Tivors from ships sunk by enemy action. Seventeen of Canada's corvettes. it was also disclosed, took part in Uie United Nations invasion of North Africa. Corvettes have rangeii as fr north a Iceland aud as tar south as the Caribbean. In the Pacific corvettes provid- ed a section ot the fighting fleet wbkh escorted the troop landing OB the Aleutians to take the of- fensive againot the Japanese. Jeeps Take Place Of Plow Horse. American jeep's^, '{he handy - andies of the United States Army. are goinir to plow now. The quarter-ton vehicles, which have been used to haul itenerals and even Presidents, hunt tanks and carry the wounded to hospi- tale, will be pressed into service in the spring plowing projrram in Britain to raise food for part of the American armed forces sta- tioned there They already are be- ing employed to clear thousands of acrs of agricultural land. LIFE'S LIKE THAT By Fred Neher 'Mm^s./^s^ THE BOOK SHELF OUT OF DOORS IN WINTER By C. J. HyUnder Perhaps you think of winter a> a season to stay indoors, but if you are a nature lover, you'll want to put on your warm coats and explore out of doors. Even though there may be snow on the ground and less greenness in the landscape, the world of nature is very alive and there is fun and excitement for your winter walks. Now that the leaves are ofl some trees you have a better chance to study their branches. And you'!! want to become better acquainted with evergreen?, those trees and plants that stay green all year round. There are per- manent residents among birds too. It's fun to learn to recognize the birds and animals by their tracks in the snow. There may be days when it's not easy to go out of doors and then you'll want to learn how to bring nature indoors, with a terrarium for favorite flowers and lawns arranged for some of your pet animals. And think of the plans you can make during the winter for next spring! Out of Doors In Winter . . . By C. J. HyUnder .... The Mac- Millmn Company of Canada . . . Price $1.75. Strange Folk These British They Even Conduct a War On Decent Principles "Shul off that war news! ... 1 want to hear the battle next door!!'. 1 * A few weeks ago, reiates The Kansas City Times, the British cruiaer H.M.S. Scylla i Capt. I. A. P. Maclntyre), on patrol duty in- the North Atlantic, was informed that a large German I'argo ihip was attempting; to run the block- ade and reach a French port. Aft- er a 200-mile chase the Scylla overtook the vessel and fired warning salvo ahead of her. In- stead of stopping, the blockade runner shifted course, and the cruiser then fired directly at her. Here is the rest of the Admiralty's report: "Soon flames were seen coming from th superstructure of the enemy vessel, and it was noticed that the L-rrw was abandoning ship. The cruiser ceased fire until the lifeboats were clear of the hip, and then the blockade run- ner w;'. finally sunk with a tor peoxi. Thu -va done as quickly aa possible, because it was be- lievcii that German aircraft and U-boats might be in the vicinity nd niirHt be attracted to the scene by n-~Ui! from the bum- ing ihip.'' Remember the number of times that survivurs of Allied merchant vessels have reported being fired upon by the submarine which had unk their ship, after they had taken to small boats and liferafts. and then notice Capt. Maclntyre's order to ovase fire as soon as the Germans were seen abandoning ship although hostile planes and submarines might be in the vicin- ity. Canada Keeps Inflation Away $50.000.000 in Subsidies Pro- tects Prices Ceiling From the end of March last year to the present time, accord- ing to a House of Commons re- turn, the Prices Boar.i lias paid out $50,000.000 in subsidies to protect it* prices "ceiling." says TTie Ottawa Journal. This looks like a lot of money; a lot of money, at any rate, to protect a soiling. Actv: i!ly. t is but a basra'i'Mo in co:rp:irison with whir t!u' people of Canada would have had to p ; 'hen- had been no prices ce.li' A jump uf one point in the cost of living index mea:-< lo'.iirh'y .-530,000.000 out of the .-ockets of Canadian consumers. PkTe if we wive without a p: ; 'ea ceiling and the cost of livru: ha.l gone up, n:iy, four points fwl ich >v<m!d not have been extraorilinaryt what we would have pa' ! vvn .'<! not have been SSO.nn'V $120. 000.000. If. a? v.-ou! I nof have b<>( r. iirmissible, the .fumn !:i THE WAR - WEEK Commentary on Current Events Fighting Spirit Of True Canadians Cannot Be Beaten By Any Enemy The Independent Majority- of the Stee!workei-s of Steel Co. of Canada ran the following advertisement in the Hamilton Spectator on January 23 and paid for it out of their own pockets: STRIKING IN WARTIME IS A DIRTY BUSINESS In fact, over 75 ' of the Steelworkers at the Steel Company of Can- ada regard s-jch action as TREASON, and \vant your help in avoiding any such occurrence at our plant. Every man on strike from a Canadian steel plant to-day is killing Canadian soldiers as surely a it he snot them. This fact makes the relations between the Steel- workers' C.I.O. managc'ment, and the Govi-ni:m".it no longer ;i private matter, but a public concern. We think the idea of a steel strike should make every citizen of Can- ada as hopping- mad as it makes us. How would you fee! if through determined action of an organized minority you were forced to stop working in what you knew to be a vital part of oar war effort? Or if yoa had worked for your firm 3'or over 25 years, as over 10'< of us have, and had no grievances you thoug-ht were very important these days when so many people are suffering so much, and were suddenly told you were expected to strike on Monday? Or if you had several children, a home to pay for, and other expenses you could just meet, and were suddenly faced with tho possibility of being forced to live for several weeks with no money coining in. Don't tret us wrong. We aren't Union haters, or "Company men." We believe well-ran and responsible unions can benefit every on. We also know that basic wage rate- may need to be adjusted from time to time, and there are other L r :i> vances in this plant a. j 1:1 most others. What we object to is the use of strikes r.<._ -vhich we have r.o control to force decisions in such matters in rhfe times. The Government has set forth a policy of wage and price control to try an i avoid troubles and hardships met in the last war. It also provides means for adjusting inequalities brought to its attention. Public opinion should demand quick, firm, and just use of this machinery to settle problems as they arise, and avoid situations such as we have here. To allow any i.Toup to dictate its own terms in any such dispute pells disaster for the whole national economy. THE C.I.O. IS BOMBARDING WORKERS AND PUB- LIC WITH PROPAGANDA PUT OUT EXPRESSLY TO WIN MEMBERS AND INCREASE THEIR OWN- POWER BY DISCREDITING BOTH GOVERNMENT AND MANAGEMENT. WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS AND EXPLAIN THE REAL CONVICTIONS OF THOSE STEKL- WORKERS WHO DO THEIR OWN PHLVKING. FIRST A FEW COLD FACTS WHICH CAN BE EASILY VERIFIED: 1 Union membership never represented more than about 2,V ot the 4,l>00 wage earners at Hamilton Works. Not more than 600 members have attended any one meeting. t Only 300 members were present at the mot-ting in which the strike vote \vas held. Three hundred men are attempting to force rnor than 4.000 men to stop work. 1 A large percentage of former C.I.O. memberg believe in Unioni and joined to sueist in correcting grievances the C.I.O. brought to their attention. They joined on the understanding that no strikes would be called in wartime. These men are now thoroughly disgusted, are not paying Union duen, and are completely inactive in Union affairs, but they are included in estimates of C.I.O. membership. 4 The strike issu* here is Union recognition and collective bargain, ing, with the pay increase an incidental. Through our Work* Council we already have a collective bargaining agreement through elected representatives, free of charge. The Union guarantees to give us the same thing for about $50,000 in dues. W <!> not tak our Works Council seriously enough, or make it work as t should, because we didn't have to fight for it. No discrimination is shown against Union members in the plant. Union representatives *>t on the Works Council. We feel riiar. this projected strike is pun of a planned program to unionize Canada's steel industry, no matter at what cost to the country YOUR country. The C.I.O. is following a fanui.-r pattern which has been very successful in the States. Strong and decisive action is needed immediately to prevent further trouble, and forestall a general inflation. Management's hands are tied, the Government is unwilling and unable to act without some over* whelminsr expression of public opinion. Now is your chance to do something concrete to prevent a min- ority sabotaging our war effort. Write the Government. Kxprem your opinions in the papers, and make sure any man who support* a strike in these times realizes what he is uoing. As for us. \ve take this opportunity to tell the world that we hue no intention of being pushed around. Certainly not by any sell sh group who feel that the present crisis is a golden opportunity to gain power and raise wages, even at the risk of torpedoing Our whole war effort. We are paying for this notice out of our '<WM pockets, hoping it may help to save us the money we wouM lo>e if the Stti-1 Com- pany is >."'vn by a strike. A Committee of The Independent Majority of the Steelworkers of the Steel Co. of Canada "PURE DICTATORSHIP" There is nothing in o'.r <:r. il law to vrevent strikes, sa.vs i/he Owen Sound Sun-limes. If workers are n<>t content with ( 'mihi>ns they cannot '.' I'.irt-'t'd to st;iy on the jo.i. I" ' > hat ri;rtit 'ia^e Ih-'.v to s;iy 10 i';he.--i, not members of their I ni n . "Yo;i shall n.it \v - !" and use :uiv to prevent, them :'ro;n wy . ngl Voi'e it r. va should say. It is :. these - : rs Aa-ii. cv, ythi ^ t>.-;r ' _ . ' n.'fiiv ..- v'Mk :m- , . V \' : is V" .- thlTO 'S 'If. cratic about tha the r I nio.-s wi^M not ' - < "lite. the cusi of i ' ;: ri :; points i it M< iror.e up ihn in so .,;.-, ,. , , wouK! ' s i' 1 ' 1 . 100.000. Tli ' that a not wn '< l'i' . : ' .1 of :- ' illy; < liown anil i ; Tuition l\v;i ins S .VIM! all . Hi 1 'or . nom v;i'i-. 1 I's PIM, ; - . , ' IH', ' i-i'ii i-al'u ! ' I'.- .1 < Bluey and Curley of the Anzaca 'In en the Jack-pot.' By Gurney THERE widur &E ENEMY HIDIMG IM THERE. CHUCK IN A BOMB JUST FOR LUCK. // --'- . .a*Bfc