ww So a, TR Sn, “nanan eae aed ts em — PRINGE ‘RUPERT DAILY NEWS — 1963 An independent newspaper devoted to the upbuilding of Prince Rupert and Northern and Central British Columbia, A member of the Canadian Press — Audit Bureau of. Circulation Canadian Daily Newspaper Publishers Association Published by The Prince Rupert. Daily News Limited JOHN F. MAGOR President Pky Authorized as Second Class Mail by the Post Office Department, Ottawa and for payment of ‘postage in cash THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1963 Pray for Pope John here is no greater concern in the Western world for one particular person than there is today for Pope John, ruler of Roman Catholics. Even here in Prince Rupert, thous- ands of miles away from the sickbed of this great and wonderful man, there is a feeling of sorrow, not only by the Roman Catholics of the com- munity but also hundreds of Protes- tants who could not have helped but follow his astounding career as head of the church since 1958, Perhaps the reason. this _humble man — who professes to be “a peasant and the son of a peasant” — is held in such high esteem by those outside of the church is that he is just that — down to earth. His work in formulating and op- erating the well-organized Ecumeni- cal Council is just one of many feats he has performed in four years. His work toward uniting mankind, his ab- horrence of racial prejudice and the cleavages that separate men of dif- ferent color, his sensitivity even to words in ancient rituals which might give offence to people of different faith, have been close to the hearts of all. Thus far in his reign, the pontiff has made some spectacular and surely outstanding strides in bringing Chris- tianity in clear focus to people. who have fallen or to those who have not possessed it. In his humble way he has gained the respect of all for his tiring ef- forts in expounding the word of God and for bringing all churches much closer together probably than at any other time in history. This alone is worth high commendation, for in do- ing so this man has opened the way to a happy life for millions who other- wise might have been reluctant to look toward God and peace on earth. One eastern newspaper has dis- played an indeed appropriate thought:: “To the present Pope must be added the homage and respect due to.a man who has done nothing but good.in a post of great power.” The paper goes on: “With unas- Suming assurance, directness, yet hu- mility, he seems to enfold the great and small within the area of papal concern. Those who have had audi- ence with him — and they represent many creeds — are impressed by his interest in fellow human beings, whom he greets with cordiality and wit.” It is therefore fitting that we as newspaper people, who have followed his colorful career with much con- cern, ask that all with the spirit of Christianity in them, say a prayer in their own way that this man be grant- ed the strength to return to his serv- ice that has made his name a blessing. He particularly needs and deserves a prayer by all. during this time while his condition is considered grave. We in’ Prince Rupert are :part. of. the world he has done so much good in. FROM THE VICTORIA COLONIST Roads to The B.C. government’s announcement of a ten-year plan to provide new transportation facilities for the northern part of the province is ambitious, expensive but clearly necessary for the development of the province as a whole. The ultimate cost will be about $87,000,000. Some of the roads will be over unbroken ground, Others will be built over existing trails or gravel roads that are far below acceptable modern standards At the moment the weakness of the B.C. road system is that too many of its roads are dead ends — they disappear into nothing. Link- Ing up these loose ends is vital before proper development — either permanent or transient ~- can start. There is an old saying in the con- struction business that nothing happens until there is a road. With the completion Jast year of the Trans- Canada Highway, B.C. now has a first class hiphway east and west across the southern end of the province. Off it to the south are numer- (us well-paved spur roads leading into such wrens as the Kootenays, the Okanagan, and there is also an alternate route from the Fraser Valley via the Hope-Princeton Highway, Fut to the northern part of the province there is only one all B.C, road route, That is the one which leaves the Trans-Canada high- way at Cache Creek and carries on as a first cliss high speed road right up to Prince George. From the Prince there are two other roads — one eonnecting with the Alaska Highway at Dawson Creek, and the other wandering tenu- ously west to Prince Rupert. The road to Dawson Creek — the John prosperity Hart Highway —. will be completely paved within the next year or two, but the road to Prince Rupert, 466 miles from Prince George, is part of the big new government program — much of it needs rerouting and practically all of it needs improving. The government also intends that the Prince Rupert-Prince George route will be continued some 309 miles east to join the Alberta road system. at Jasper. This road would also have an important spur joining Jasper with Kam- loops, using the North Thompson River valley and following mainly the CNR trans-continen- tal route. These projects when completed will provide B.C, with a new great circle roadway running from Vancouver, Cache Creek, Kamloops, Jas- per, Prince George and Prince Rupert — not only a delight for the tourist but also a valu- able means of opening up undeveloped country. To complete the circle, the government proposes to go ahead with a ferry service from Prince Rupert to the north end of Vancouver Island, where the present Island Highway will be extended to provide a link with the existing ferry services from Na- naimo and Victoria to the mainland. This would also have the effect of providing a short road-sea service from the U.S. boundary to Alaska — a route that has a high growth potential In the years ahead, The program ag o whole Is vast, but It is merely 2 continuation of the postwar road policy which has already proved its value up to the hilt. Would like amendments to Criminal Code Fly % a Ves sete isomer 514 i me (50 Years Ago) | May 30, 1913—Mr. A. P. Ac- land, .graduate of. University of Toronto, :will- arrive inthe city tomarrow to join the ‘re-’. portorial. staff of .. The .-Daily News. Mr. Acland has had con- siderable experience on some of the large metropolitan dail- ies in the east. oo (40 Years Ago). =: May 30, 1923— The power boat, Pirate, Capt. A.::Gun- derson, arrived in port yester- day from Ketchikan with a cargo of 10,000 pounds of fresh salmon, which was_ shipped in bond through the Atlin Fisheries Ltd., to New York. (30 Years Ago)’ May 30, 1933~—T. Ross Mac- -Kay has aranged for a small group of volunteers to begin the work of cutting a _trail IN THE WORKS VICTORIA (bh -— Police sur- Keon I. Lloyd MeNiven Bays that in nine of every 10 seri- ous aceldents he has attended, one or both drivers had been drinking, Jn the Weht of his experi ence, it's ttle wonder that after 33 years on the Job he is deeply concerned by the fact that It's regarded as a Braver crime to cash a bad cheque for $25 than to kill a person with an automobile. Te eee ee Fe ae Nene eect EeneRETs ‘PRIALS Trinds are, proofs of God's care, * + It is alfficulties. which. show what men are, —Wpletetus, * + & Creat trials seem to be a ne- eoggary rpypparations fordgreat dulles.
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