UNITY FOR A ~ JUST SOLUTION IN MIDDLE EAST

The crisis in the Middle East has gravely endangered world peace and continues to do so. Canadians who are concerned for peace need to unite to further a just and

constructive solution in that area. The confrontation in the Middle East is basically be-

tween Western imperialism and the national liberation ~

movement, supported by the socialist world and the inter- national working class movement. The situation in the area is enormously complicated by its strategic location, its rich oil resources with huge investments by U.S., British and other monopolies. It was in these conditions that the state of Israel was established in the aftermath of World War Ii, with all its. associations arising from the experience of Hitlerism, and the strivings for social emancipation and independence of the Arab peoples. :

The Middle East crisis grew out of an imperialist global strategy aimed at reversing the trend to national liberation and far-reaching social change in countries emerging from colonialism. This is essentially the same strategy os is in operation in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

The June 5 war launched by the government of Israel. was a continuation by military means of its long-standing commitment to the interests and aims of Western imperial- ism, particularly that of the United States. On the strength

of its close ties with big business in the U.S., Britain and

elsewhere, the Israeli ruling class exploited to the full the national feelings and fears of the people in order to per- petrate a war of aggression against the Arab countries. This operation was' greatly facilitated by the irresponsible,

chauvinist threats by Arab leaders to “destroy the state of |

israel.” The world cannot permit any country to retain the

fruits of its aggression and Israel must be compelled to

give up the conquered territory.

The war.and its outcome, far from assuring the security ef Israel and its people has deepened the crisis and heightened its insecurity. The insistence of the Israeli gov-

ernment on holding on to the territories seized from three —

Arab states is not only an obstacle to any just settlement, but intensifies the dangers to peace in the Middle East and on a world scale.

The Communist Party of Canada takes its stand on the — side of the forces that are fighting against imperialism, — for national and social emancipation. We support fully — the sovereign integrity of the Arab states and we have

always stood for the recognition of the State of Israel.

We appeal to all Canadians who desire lasting peace, whatever their views on the character and causes of the war, to support the demands for the withdrawal by israel from all seized Arab territory to the pre-war borders and for ending the state of belligerency and for recognition by the Arab states of the State of Israel.

These are essential steps opening the way for a demo- cratic restructuring of relationships in the Middle East, including the Arab refugee problem, security of all state borders, and for the United Nations to ploy its full and designated role in bringing about peace in this crucial area.

: September 18, 1967

Central Committee, Communist Party of Canada,

THE LABOR SCENE

AS THE STRIKE of 5,400 Canadian seamen enters its sixth week pressure is building to bring about a settlement. It is reported that a tentative agreement has been reached on the key issue of the 40-hour week.

The formula worked out for the 40-hour week was be- lieved based on an averaging period of about 18 weeks, about half the regular shipping season.

Excess overtime beyond an average 48 hours weekly, including eight hours of paid overtime, would be translated into paid shore leave available at the end of each period.

© DOMINION BUREAU of Statistics has reported an increase in the cost of living indexes in 12 major Canadian cities between July and August.

The biggest increases occurred in the Atlantic provinces. The cost of food alone went up almost 4 percent in Halifax during the month.

August index livels, comparable July levels in brackets, were: St. John’s 130.9 (129.4); Halifax 143.1 (141.4); Saint John 145.9 (144.6); Montreal 149.7 (149); Ottawa 148.6 (147.9); Toronto 152.1 (151.7); Winnipeg 146.5 (145.8); Sas- katoon-Regina 140.9 (140.2); Edmonton-Calgary 141.3 (140.7); Vancouver 144.7 (144.1).

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Issues in ‘Peg elections -

CTOBER 25 is civic election day in Winnipeg and so the Tribune arranged an interview with School Trustee Mary Kardash and Alderman Joseph Zuken to find out what they think the main issues are before the voters at this time.

Mrs. Kardash, who is just completing her second two-year term on the school board, said that in her view financing of education still remains the most important question.

“Under a new foundation pro- gram set up by the Manitoba government there was supposed to be 65 percent of school costs underwritten by the province, but,” she said, “the city is still getting the short end of the stick since Winnipeg will only get 40 percent. While previously it was only 20 percent, it is still a long way from what had been promised.” F ;

Alderman Zuken added that the burden on the homeowners will really not be lifted since in setting up this new program the previous $50 per house school tax rebate has been discon- tinued and there has also been a sales tax imposed.

Mrs. Kardash then went on to say that as part of the new provincial government scheme there has been a new financial board established which must pass on school construction. In Winnipeg there is a whole num- ber. of building needed ‘both to replace old schools, put up an adequate centre for adult edu- cation and to establish a teach- ing aid centre and a school for retarded children. Even without the last the cost would“be $8.5 million and the delaying tactics of the finance board is really causing a big problem.

“Everything depends on what finances we get,” she said, say- ing that she was going to con- tinue to fight for pre-kindergar- ten ‘classes, further extension of swimming classes (which this year she got extended from grade 6 to 5), and financial as- sistance for adults attending academic upgrading.

It was Mrs. Kardash who fought and won the ending of examination fees and now she is

_ proposing no fees for adults at-

tending day schools.

Alderman Zuken then told us that this year the Labor Elec- tion Committee was calling for a labor administration to re- place the present Tory-Liberal coalition in city council.

“There is a real possibility of this,” he added, “since the pre- sent administration has failed to meet the problems. There. is a crisis of policy. We are asking for a full labor slate vote and are putting forward a complete alternative program to the To- ries and Liberals.”

He described the fact that at present of the 52 mills tax rate

in Winnipeg 19 were for educa- —

tion costs and 11 for Metro Win- nipeg levies.

“Since Metro was established in 1961 it has more than doubled its spending. This year they want an $8.3 million transit garage which will be probably $10 million before it is comple- ted and with interest charges about $20 million. Winnipeg would have to foot 65 percent of the cost and unlike expendi- tures at the city level, Metro does not have to refer such pro- posals to a vote.”

Zuken, who only this last year had a motion calling for a prices review and consumer pro-

tection board adopted, says that he is campaigning for rent con- trol. In the apartments in Win- nipeg, who did get a break out of the new provincial scheme on education, the owners got their tax reduction and at the same time jacked up the rents. Twenty years on the school board and now finishing. his sixth year in Council, he is known as the Alderman who gets most motions passed by Council. They included: e request for extension of vot- ing age to 18

e franchise for money by- laws for tenants as well as owners

e establishment of a special

committee of. council to negotiate for the building of a new general hospital

“in his ward, Ward,3, which

is the only one without a hospital

@ ending of multiple voting

e request to Ottawa _ that

municipal taxes be allowed as income tax deduction.

Some of his new proposals for the benefit of Winnipeg for the future include tax exemptions for senior citizens, and a big project for housing for elderly citizens.

In addition he insists that it is about time that Ward 3 had the same facilities as other wards. In addition to the hos- pital he wants a covered swim- ming pool, an end to the re- creational wasteland with the

-building of one or more recrea-

tional centres and new bridges.

One of these bridges, on Ar- lington, Zuken said was over 50 years old and had been obtained second-hand from Egypt. “Two years ago inspectors gave it a

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