1910°— PRINCE RUPERT DAILY NEWS ~ 1962 -. - An independent newspaper devoted to the upbuilding ao of Prince Rupert and Northern and Central British Columba. ee A member of the Canadian Press -— Andit; Bureau of Circulation os Canadian Daily Newspaper Publishers Association ea vo ~ Published by The Prince Rupert, Daily News Limited JOAN FF. MAGOR President we. . . - € iC | < cee eenerpattes J. rn, AYRIS Managing Editor BED Authorized as Second Class Mall by the Post Offices Department, OlfawAa MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1962 Real estate and estate taxes here are people who subscribe to the view that income - producing real estate is an attractive long-term in- vestment, offering an immediate and reasonable return on invested capital und possible appreciation. It is not our purpose to comment on this viewpoint, Init to draw attention to a problem that can arise when real estate comprises a major portion of an estate. _ A striking example of this came to our attention recently. The estate con- sisted of a residence, an apartment luilding and a small amount of cash in the bank. Under the will the widow was to receive a reasonable monthly allowance and on her death the assets remaining in the estate were to be dis- tributed to a son and daughter. There was clear indication that the apart- ment building was to be retained and eventually transferred to the children. ‘The apartment. building, which or- iginally cost..$75,000 and which had provided the deceased with an ade- -vetirement income for many valued for estate tax pur- Soy dhe "Mr Tom Uphill is dead, but the memory of him will linger as long as the people who knew him survive, and the legends of him after that. His was a unique contribution to the social fabrie of British Columbia. For forty years, from 1920 to 1960 as Inde- pendent Labor member for Fernie, Mr. Uphill fought. in the legislature for the welfare of his fellow. citizens, particularly working men, in the tradition of the Welsh-born coal miner and mineéxs’ union official that he earlier was, He was blunt and outspoken. He was im- patient of pretence and even of the niceties of parliamentary, procedure. He was warm-heart- ed and loved fun. and ig his term of service in the assembly he won atspecial place for him- -o;! ‘Pom Uphill wasn’t expected to obey all toe ruies all the time, and if he had, it would cave been a disappointing session. or all the seriousness of his purpose, it was Victoria Report VICTORIA — When I observe a session such as this one, I become convinced thal we could ret along with a meeting of our legislature every two years, as in neighbormeg Washington State. This session is quite unnecessary, except to permit MILA’s to make long speeches. oh yes, they'll be voting moncy for the pub- . cervice, but that, really, is only so much od: w dressing. As I’ve said before, the House ter days going through the process of vot- money, pretending a government cannot fend one cent without approval of the Legis- cure but. the minute the House is prorogued, hod everyone's out of the way, the povernment ban spend all the money it wants, The povernment did not, for instance, have ‘ouch lhe Legislature for nearly $7,000,000 to bay Black Ball Ferry Lines, The budpet debate was allowed by the Pre- ner tu drape and dawdle along, because he had nothing much else lined up for this session, It he hd, the Premier would be husthng the cession though saying he was doing no such thing But he's content to let the boys talk and talk and talk, knowing there's little else for them ta do Some people are always viewing with wiaym and fenened disgust the bad manners and short. tempers and nasty mume-ealling indulged In by your MLA’s This as, however, nothing new; there have atWways been bad manners in our lepislature, and bodare say there always will be, as long as INTERPRETING THE NEWS poses at $200,000. The tax amounted to approximately $30,000 but there were no liquid assets to meet this lia- bility nor was there power in the will to borrow money on the security of the real estate. This created a problem of deep concern to the widow and chil- dren and ultimately the residence-had to he sold to provide the necessary tax dollars — a course never contemplated hy the deceased, This man failed to recognize the fact that as his assets were increasing in value, so was his potential liability for estate taxes, The purchase of real estate as a long term investment is a matter for individual decision. Fach situation must be fully examined, for real estate is a form of investment that requires special and technical knowledge and the exercise of sound judgment. We suggest that in these examinations the question of liquid assets to provide for eventual estate taxes is an important point that should not be overlooked. —The Canada Trust Bulletin. - Mr. Tom Uphill this happy, homespun quality that marked the man and endeared him to his fellow Iegislators, his constituents and indeed the whole province. Only a few days before Mr. Uphill’s death, Mr. Leo Nimsick reported to the legislature that “he would have liked to attend the session this year, but he is not very well physically. But he still carries a sense of humor and is always ready to joke. At the same time, Mr. Nimsick suggested that some recognition should be made of his long service, perhaps a photograph in 4 legisla- tive buildings corridor and the bestowal of nis name on an appropriate building in Fernie. It is a pity that some such honor was not paid Tom Uphill during the 87 years of his life. New he has gone. it is still important that his extraordinary record should be recognized and commemorated. -- The Victoria Colonist by J. K. Nesbitt MLA’s are human and not robots. It would be excruciatingly dull if everyone was too polite. Personally, I couldn't stand it. We need rough- and-tumble, every now and then, to liven up the legislative scene, and keep folk on their toes. ve often noticed that when MLA’s are too polite, and too business-like, the public galler- ies soon empty, everybody being bored to death. Yes, always bad manners in BC, legislatures, from the very beginning of things. In doing research the other day I found that a gentleman named George Cruickshank, of whom J had never before heard, was run- ning for the House in 1864, and The Victoria Colonist, supporting him, said: “He is blessed with an amlability of disposition and a refine- ment of manners that may tend to lessen, rather than inerease, those acerbities which lower so much the dignity of the legislatures of young countries,” Well, now, if that be true, British Columbin is still a very young country indeed -—~ and what's wrong with youth? None of us want to lose it. I should add that Mr, Cruickshank was not. elected, I guess the people of that day found him too dull, Actually, I think he was a bit of a dull character, because he opposed the union of the Crown Colonies of Vancouver Island and of British Columbia. If L speak the truth, T must admit 1 prefer bad Manners now and then to dullness and unctious politeness the whole lve-long diy through, Differing aims may prevent space data sharing By WAROLD MORRISON Canadian Press Staff Writer Prospects of what mankind could accomp- lish dn spree if Russhi and the United States ever decide to pool thely vast resources anid efforts stapper the imagination, The run fron such niundine possibilities as world-wide television shows, casier electronic Hiving, hourly mad) deliveries to distant parts of the earth to carly penetration of other planets and new revelations of the universe, Bul before aayone stirts visualizing Russian Ghernan Titov and American John Cienn fly- ra ta the moon together, Western oloservers supeprest a quiet reflection of the aims and am- bitions of the two spiee powers nnd the foro- elous inner battle that goes on in thelr soclaties tor world mulitaay leadership, How willing would they be to share technologlenl secrets fit bear on military advantage and security? oY \ he United States, first to produce atomie weapons, Bive: bhe Savieb Union no help in the atomle Held. Later Raksha wits lo surge ahead In the space Geld, pattag the {rst satellites Inte arble, The two powers beenme lockad in a desper- nte kind of military competition whieh Canada and other countries lamented — ftyuring tt reauld only lewd one way: To universal destruce “tian. \ Now Soviet Premier Khrushchev comes along _ affer Glenn made i three times nround the globe —— and hints he is ready for U.8.-Russian gpare-co-operation, President Kennedy was quick to respond and ordered his experts to prepare a concrete Tat of proposals on whieh the two countries might wet, vw" Those proposals may range from joint efforts io set up a world-wide weather prediction td communications systent through high-fly- Ing satellites ta preparations of equipment to explore Venus and Mars, of Ye vfe Kennedy is not toa sure Khrushchev will really respond. The American view 1s that the Russian ehief is still out ta make propaganda, whether In disarmament or space, Nevertheless the Americans stil have a jot to Jearn from Russian selentists. And Canada and other countries have continued to press the ULB, to leave no stone unturned dn efforts to maintain peace, @. Behind the words of Khrushchev and Ken- nedy are the thoughts of military planners—- highly suspicious men who cradle every possible udvantage, Thase men would be highly reluce tant to share secrets. especially when seaurity is at stale, Prospects of real co-operation, therefore, be- tween Russia and the U.8 would appear remote, for military advantage appenya ati) at the heart of thety offorts. WEEK muy NE(GHBO a! tal TEGAN Elephants loudest snorers, have biggest nightmares By HAL BOYLE Associated Press Staff Writer NEW YORK — Elephants are the loudest snorers in the ani- mal world — and: have the biggest nightmares. What man in history was the most fastidious sleeper? Well, King Louis XIV of France had 413 beds in which to lay his weary head. Charles Dickens always had the head of his bed pointed due north. He felt he couldn’t sleep any other way.. Actress Sarah Bernhardt had a bed 15 feet wide. For those interested in the lore and folklore of mankind’s long quest for comfortable sleep (and who isn’t?), here are some more tidbits to nod over: Married people have less in- , single people.’ divorced ' . have the most insomnia. Col- somnia The than widowed and lege graduates sleep better than those with only a gram- mar school education. CUKES STOP SLEEP The two worst enemies of sleep: a troubled conscience and pickled cucumbers. The first bedsprings, made of leather thongs, were invented by the ancient Greeks, who also originated the folding bed. The word bed derives from an Indo-European term mean- ing “a dugout place for safe resting.” In Biblical times, the com- mon people slepl on coarse cushions used a8 seats during the day, but Solomon had a bed made from aromatic cedar of Lebanon, Cleopatra's bed was of Ivory and gold, A gold God of Love, n yard tall, stoad on the foot- board aiming a golden arrow at Eeypt’s queen. Until the 15th century even the nobility of Europe had no beds. Travelling barons lugged sacks of straw with them sa they'd be sure of something to sleep on, Queen Elizabeth I of England slept almost In a sitting pos- ture amid deep feather pillows Letterbox Wit¥Y NOT A TOME The Walitor, The Daily News: A medal! Why not a home? After ronding the coverage February 10, of the ceremony on the presentation of a medal for bravery to Dean Wesley, there was one item left out. And I beleve the residonta of Prince Rupert have also rend of this coverage. | This same Denn Worley's parents were evieted from a shack on Wantage rond not even one month age, Ko that the ality could burn tt down to mako spnee for amusement for some of tha Prince Rue pert eltizerns. And the Mayor of Prince Rupert was quoted na saylniy “Donn Wosley was to consider Prince Rupert his home and Prince Rupert was proud of Donn Wealoy.” Dean Wosloy and his bro- thers and aistors needed na home and Denn was awarded i medal which was al) very nica but wv home is mare hn- portant than a medal for bravery, Yam from the same Native village an Denn, and Y don't think that Don's parents worn treated fairly, as he fie thoy, Douglas Wesloy, in a dine nbied porson. malay Bolton, ‘ Port Wdward, wore wert Lee atop a vast rosewood bed so high il required a ladder to climb into it. Elizabeth and Catherine the Great of Russia liked to have their hair brushed until they dozed off. . BEDS WERE WILLED Beds were so highly valued that William Shakespeare in - his will specifically left his . “second best bed” to his wife. , The best. bed presumably went to his. favorite daughter. . wheel. they make. It: was Meander, the Greek dramatist, who observed long ago, “alj diseases are curable by sleep.” we Any questions? Nighty- eeu: famed Quail sleep: in a circle With |< their: heads pointed outward © to:.the rim of the feathered ° ~ Today in History. By The Canadian Press Feb. 26, 1962 ..... oo Adolf . Hitler declared 25 years ago today—in 1937—that Germany would respect the neutrality and territorial in- tegrity of Switzerland. It was one of the few promises kept by the Nazi leader through the Second World War. 190%7—Sixteen pupils and 4 teacher were burned to death in a school fire at Hochelaga, Que. 1950—Sir Harry Lauder, 78, Seottish entertainer, died at Strathavon, Scotland. The lighter side Complacent husband: “Well, my dear, I’ve carried you safe- ‘ ly over all the rough places of * life, haven’t 1?” vot Wife: “Yes, I don’t think you " say S “this might be ago - political meetings than we see at AX Copyright: Canada Wide Two or three weeks ago, The Packsack, referring to the prevalence of jingles in ra-. dio and television advertising, warned that the day may not be far distant when our politi- cians will sing their speeches. Mrs. Julia A. Mo-7 07 5 rin, of St. Albert. Alberta writes lop 0 90 she (thinks 7 ae kd good idea. Nay would, she points out, probably bring out larger: attendances at nowadays. And she reminds night! Motorists throughout B.C, buy Esso gasoline for an average price of only G)y cents a pound. Compared with other commodities in everyday use that's a real bargain.* OF the Gy, cents paid per pound for Esso nasoline, two cenis Is for, federal and provincial taxes that provide such things as socin! services and new highways. To help bring you this bargain, Imperial Oil is searching for ofl in northern B.C, y edtilling wells which will bring B.C; oll to B.C, customers . efiag built a modern refinory near Vancouver, new pipe lines, modern marketing facilities. To do these things Imperial has invested more than $80,000,000 in 1.C, since 1951 alone, IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED providing low-cost oll energy for British Columbia On 0 missed one of them.” _ _ The Sk 4 Packs ck a PRS ‘ars we had forgotten. Political jingles were a popular part of every important — election campaign 50 and 75 years ago, when politics was much closer to the popular heart than it seems to be today. “My late husband,” she writes, “at sixty still sang the: election jingles of his youth, and often mentioned how tume and unintéresting elec; ' tions have become since poli- tical jingles went out.” Well, now, let's see what the the | advertising boys high in campaign councils of the poli-. tical parties can jingle up for us in the coming federal clec-. ,. tion. They should be right at home in this medium. Packsack of.. something Biggest bargain gasoline Of ine shelves in aa ir Plat y q ty wR. id cu wy supermarket, but YU sau did youd sine gasoline bes here - is the wre ane af he cheapest tems, | And yet Imperial receives less on the average for the Esso 0" gasoline it sella today than it did ten years ago... and Esso gasoline today is much more powerful than ten years ago, © vit moaditlies in WC, Faso gasoline Table salt Flour Apples Soft drinks Milk. *VTore's how the price of Faso gasoline compares bone with the average market price of some other cont 6 conts per pound bend 9 cents per pound 12 cents per pound ms 12 cents per pound 12 cents per pound no 9 conta per pound ‘ votes