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: Tory Tactics

! I ‘HE redbaiting radio broadcast delivered by H. A. Voaden,

CCF candidate opposing Tim Buck in the Toronto rid-—

ing of Trinity, is Symptomatic of the unscrupulous tactics of
‘the CCF leadership. This broadcast, which demanded that
the Labor-Progressive Party be outlawed ran through the
whole gamut of charges from “Totalitarianism’’ to “foreign
control.” Jt might easily have been mistaken for the familiar
slanders of B. A. Trestrail, Tory stooge, who levels the same
charges, in almost exactly the same words, at the CCF.

Some people might be inclined to think that this is an
isolated instance, but the National leader of the CCF’ dis-
pelled all such illusions when he in turn used the same tactics
at a political rally this week. He called upon Mackenzie Kine
to “repudiate the renamed Communists’’—“‘those who believe
in totalitarian dictatorship.”

Statements such as these are a natural result of the “CCF
or ruin’ policy of the CCF leadership. It is part and parcel

of the avowed policy of putting a Tory dominated coalition of
reaction into power on the theory, to quote Martin Lewis:

“If the CCF does not win a majority it will not engage in
a coalition with either capitalist parties. (CCF believes that
only socialist planning can prevent a postwar depression and
the Liberals and Progressive-Conservatives should be forced
to take responsibility for the inevitable capitalist collapse.
Should depression occur under a Liberal-Conservative coali-
tion government, CCFers are sure they will get an overwhelm-
,ing majority in the following election.’

This callous relegation of the people of Canada to five
years of depression and suffering for the politica] advancement
of CCF careerists shows how far this party’s leadership is
diverging from the aims and aspirations of its supporters.
It is no wonder that rifts are appearing in the ranks as more
and more people find it impossible to further support the
reckless, opportunistic policies of such a bankrupt leadership.

‘The mass following of the CCF have nothing in
common with the anti-unity, anti-United Nations, anti-
Soviet spokesmen of that party.

Por instance, consider this editorial]

CCF News of August 24, 1944:

“The Dumbarton Oaks conference, which is likely to
go down in history as tragically well named, is planning
for exactly the same kind of world organization which has
been foreshadowed by the pronouncements of Roosevelt,
Churchill, et al: 4 power bloc of big nations wielding the
stick and graciously informing the lesser breeds ‘of their
decisions when made and acted upon.’’

‘This was the cynical attitude toward the World Peace Or-
ganization which CCF leader, M. J. Coldwell, found little
time to criticize after he attended as delegate.

Or again: “Russia seems possessed with a kind of
Pan-Slavic nationalism that may be-no less inimical to
world peace than Hitler’s Pan-Germanism.”’ This slander-
Ous attack on our Soviet ally from the Canadian Forum,

will find no sympathy with the majority of CCF sup-
porters.

statement from the

This policy has become more open in the heat of election
campaigning. The CCF have centered their main attack on the

It is all part and parcel of their electoral tactic. With
a government themselves following

od of increasing
§ to send real repres-
pate in government and

prosperity in our country, and are Soin
entatives of labor to Ottawa, to partici
help to carry this Prospect forward.

In Passing ‘By C. A. Saunders

T# Nazis have been thoroughly whipped in

Europe. Except for a couple of small bridge-
heads, such as Spain and Portugal, where they
in dishonorable _la-
ment at the passing of “Der Fuehrer”—fascism
is already finished on that continent. The quis
once jaunty and arrogant fascist leaders are
committing suicide and grovelling as the hour
Out of the fires of
years of subjugation and suffering the peoples of
Europe are building a new order, an order based

flew their flags at halfmas
lings and traitors are being rounded up.
of retribution approaches.

on democracy in which the
parties of the people are de-
cisive factors.

The military defeat of fas-
cism in Europe was only
made possible by the unity
of the peoples and nations.
The United Nations concert-
ed effort which brought vic-
tory must be retained if we
are to have a stable and
lasting peace.

But the enemies of the
peopie who are in effect the
bridgehead of fascism on
this continent are already
driving to disrupt the coop-
eyation of the United Na-
tions.

imperialist aims.

Admission of a Fascist Argentina to the World
setback for the democratic
nations of the world and a blow at the policy of

Conference was a

international cooperation. And it is ironical to

note that the decision was made by means of a
solid block of South American votes and not by

those countries which had contributed and sacri-
ficed most to defeat fascism. It is to the eternal

Ar ound Town By Cynthia Carter

HEN our grandmothers were girls, round
about the time people were singing “A Bird
in a Gilded Cage,” ‘and horses shied madly at

the sight of a horseless carriage, women fought
for the privilege of the franchise. It was a tough
fight and a long one, but women can be very
determined when they put a mind to something.
(Ever watch a lineup at a stocking counter these
days?)

Yet in the last general election astounding
numbers of women sat at home, disregarding
their hard-won right to put an X beside the
name of the candidate of their choice. Somehow
it seems a little ridiculous. Like walking ten
miles to buy a new hat and
then tossing it in a trash
can,

Women don’t bother - to
vote for several reasons.
Some “can’t be bothered with
polities.” Some don’t know
the difference between par-
ties, and figure all politici-
ans are “just the same.”
Others don’t ‘see how their
little vote can make much
difference. Governments
come and go, they figure,
but jobs are still jobs, the
baby still needs new shoes,
and you still have the same landlord.

Any woman who has taken the trouble to look
into this complicated business of politics, which
isn’t half so complicated as it first appears,
knows that none of the above reasons are valid.
Women make up half the population, if you want
to reduce the whole thing to simple arithmetic,
so their votes are definitely important. And
whether she believes it or not, the things a wo-
man considers important—a job for her man and
herself if she wants to work, shoes for the baby,
a decent place to live—are closely tied up with

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ing people will be able to fight for good wages,
whether there will be jobs for everybody, wheth-
er she'll be able to afford new boots for Junior,
to find a decent
place to live at a’ price she can afford to pay.
Yes, it’s mighty important for every Canadian
woman to cast her ballot oh June 10. More im-
portant is to know what you’re voting for.

THE issue in this election, first of all, is not

“Socialism,’ the repatriation of the Japanese,
the domination of French Canada, or any other
of the phoney slogans that have been put forth.
The issue is simply the creation of a peace
wherein we can all live like self-respecting hu-
amn beings, where men and women will be able
to give their families the necessities of life
without fear and suffering. Public sentiment, as

The promises of Teheran and Yalta will
be broken if they are successful. The efforts of
the people of Europe to establish their “own
governments according to their varying desires”
are endangered by interests pursuing the dang-
erous policy of power polities to further narrow

shame of Canada that Mackenzie King su4
this stand. i

The future of the world and the future ®
country is absolutely dependent on interi@
cooperation to preserve peace and to cae
the promises of ‘Teheran and Yalta. WHE
return a government pledged to carry: ch.
policy. Any other course spells disaster if
Canadian people. Any other course con:pt
to the perpetuation of fascism. | 3 BS

The Tories in Canada—like the Vande?
the Claire Luces of the United States—re @
exactly those interésts who would lead th: @?
try down paths which created the preco
for fascism in Europe. The narrow ¢onc:
“Empire blocks,”
based on i

These are the very conditioris that ch
ized the years leading to the ascendancy
cism in Europe and its bid for world dom

A domestic policy of retrenchment, of
finance,” leading to unemployment and <
sion, the preccndition for fascism, this
Tory policy under its facade: of dem:
promises. Already they are -linked wit
fascist elements in this country. The
pledged their support to the Quebec
Dorion clique of profascist nationalists in’
drive to put reaction in the saddle in Cana.

This election will decide what part our -§
is to play in the building of the future
The war-torn nations of Europe are showit P
way with governments of democratic coa?
Labor must have its own representation -
next government. The King support of A 3
tina is warning that a straight Liberal oe
ment will not serve the best interests of tl F(
tion. Representation of labor sitting in thee
government, sharing responsibility, can gu! e
tee the complete defeat of fascism an. Es
establishment of a new era; an era of peac Fe
increasing prosperity.

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reported by numerous polls, is not in overw :
ing support of any particular party, so tt <
is pretty likely no one party will be able t
enough seats to run-the-eomntiry sin alee
There are two alternatives: “9 coalition of
gressive people who will bring us the tyr &
peace we want, or a coalition of reaction, y @

will plunge us back to the hungry thirties,

‘A number cf the Liberal candidates wa:
cooperate with other progressives to do a :
job on winning the .weace.

With the Progressive-Conservatives it’s a
ferent story. They’re trying to win women |
by what I eall M.A.—Moron Appeal. If y
heard their morning radio announcements yes
writhed at something like this: “Canadian
men are too smart to fall for other parties.
you sick of those tifesome ration books?
vote for John Bracken who wil put an'en &
irritating controls.” : i=

Not for us, Mr. Bracken. Rationing
soldier’s wife as much chance to buy a
butter as
Heights.

The CCF insist that the election issue is
cialism Now.”

ve years of breadlines and boxcar pullma
a heck of a price to
to Ottawa.

The policies of the Labor-Progressive Pe

That’s why your vote is so important in |
election. If an LPP candidate is running:
your district, cast a vote for him, If not, $
vote for the candidate most interested in ¢
erating with all progressive forces to. form
progressive coalition. :

In our neighborhood, many of us have alre:
decided to vote for Jimmy Thompson. We
he is supporting a sound housing program. A
that appeals to us, because in our block we
under conditions that would give a sa

claustophobia!

SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 19450)