i! I I I V ( -J , r : i -V 4 Prince ttupcrt Dailp i3cujs LtD. Wednesday, October 8, 1947 O. A. HUNTER, Managing Editor, H. Or. PERRY, Managing Director. MEMBER OP CANADIAN PRESS AUDIT BUREAU OF CIRCULATIONS CANADIAN DAILY NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION An Independent dally newspaper devoted to the upbuilding of Prince Rupert ,'nd all communities comprising .northern and central British Columbia. (Authorized as Second Class Mall. Post Office Department, Ottawa) SUBSCRIPTION RATES City Carrier, per week. 16e; Per Month, 65c; Per Year, 17.00; Bj Mall, Per Month, 40c; Per Year, 4.00. i Gold and Economics i jj rHNEST BEVIN suggested recently, that the j L United States should distribute its gold. The 1 idea, foolish though it was, has aroused much discussion. If it had been made by anyone of less prominence no one would have given it a moment's consideration. Great is the power of a cabinet minister. When one of prominence speaks many listen, few understand. Its examine his suggestion. The United States has enormous stores of gold, most of it lying useless in Fort Knox. Assuming that the advice of Mr. 'Bevin is accepted, it is boxed, insured, shipped to New York, then to England. There it is unloaded and moved into a vault. Great Britain, however, does not want gold. Great Britain wants' food and machinery. Much of her present equipment was made obsolete by war used up in the desperate effort to defend the world against Hitler. What can Britain do with this gold? Ship it back to, the United States to pay for goods and let the United States return it to Fort Knox from whence-it came ! The whole thing could be done with less cost if the American government placed the needed amount to the credit of the government of the United Kingdom in any New York bank. Assume now that Britain sends half the American gold back to the United States for goods, a quarter to the Argentine of wheat and a quarter to Canada for bacon. What follows? The Argentine sends the wheat to Britain, turns the gold back to the United States. Canada goes through the same hocus-pocus with the bacon. Is this to be the way great statesmen play with the hunger of men ? s There is a way by which the United States can retain its trade and help to restore the world to a sound and sane economy. It should cut its tariff in two, then start in earnest to reduce it, extend greatly the free list. This should be done as speedily as possible. In time much of its excess gold would move out and become a factor in steadying theshal;y. monetary systems of the world. Midas could not live on gold; neither can Uncle Sam. The United States does not want to do this. There is an alternative. The United States may lead the wqrld into a depression. It will then be doing exactly as Stalin wants it to do. He wants the American economy to go into a tail-spin. He will blame it on the capitalistic system and urge the world to go communist. But capitalism in a depression is better than communism in a boom. It is a serious moment for the United States, and the world. BRITISH PRESS RESTRICTED THE president of the Institute of Jouralists in Great Britain is not at all impressed by the size of the savings in dollars brought about through the cut in the total, of newsprint supplies. The saving, he asserts, is trifling. The real purpose, he maintains, is the further restriction threatened the freedom of the British press. It is, he alleges, the most effective barricade possible against the unreserved expression of public opinion. Of course, this is as he sees it. Others might differ. But, for that matter there is in the British Isles today a sanctioned dictatorship. SOLDIERS IN WHITE HOUSE PERHAPS more frequently than any other the name of General Eisenhower is heard mentioned and seen in print when it comes to presidential possibilities in the United States. Military renown would be nothing new across the border when associated with an incumbent of the White House. George Washington was first, Jackson, Harrison, Grant, Theodore Roosevelt, were among others. Some were more successful in the field than in directing the affairs of State. General Eisenhower has declared he will not accept nomination. However, the convention season is still some distance away and things may change. HIGHWAY CONDITION IT' SEEMS almost Impossible to establish the im-I pression. that the Skeena River Highway between Prince Rupert and Terrace is- in good shape and that it can be safely taken for granted the road will remain that way. Reports conflict. Opinions differ. One motorist, having travelled over the highway; says the road is all right He's seen and felt far worse. Someone else can only talk of oot holes, more ruts, and a shaken car. Others think there is no real ground for serious criticism. And, sq it goegi The net result of all this is that misleading ideas go abroad. There is no agreement here. No wonder those who dwell at a distance do not know the facts. ft eminiscences By w.J. and Reflections ago, but in December 1941, this city faced a menace. There was danger: It was a risk, admitted by the population, but in a somewhat light-hearted sort of way. Oh yes! There could be a raid. Prince Rupert had nothing one could count on In the way of protection from bombs. Well then, Prince Rupert had no shield. What's on tonight? Let's go. Today, as 1948 draws nearer, a glance at the local newspaper liles gives one a new slant on the situation at Prince Rupert in the fateful days following Pearl Harbor. Many of Washington's proudest ships lay broken and helpless. The Navy. of Japan, almost without opposition, roamed the Pacific. Her airmen had already demonstrated what they were capable of doing. Britain was busy witn Germany in another part of the world. One of her newest fighting ships was fated to sink beneath the' blows of Nippon's fliers not far from Singapore. Australia was deeply anxious. Yank troops In the Philippines were being driven Into a corner that became a trap. The outlook was black. Reading it all over, now, the dominant impression is that Prince Rupert did not really grasp the Imminence of her peril. The front page In Decem ber 1941 printed the solemn warning to forget all about New Year's Eve street celebrations but instead to keep quiet and; turn lights low. Manila was due to fall any hour. There were more sinkings off the coast of California. Reading between the lines, one sensed that much, more could be told, but wasn't. It is no exaggeration to say the sea and air fleets of Japan, during those few momentous weeks packed with such dire possibilities, had the priceless Pacific ports of continental America jjt their mercy. wnai saved inem r 'ine ques-Ml V nvifin tlon has been asked, ever since M JIMJuV El X Ma 9 and not yet answered. Super- t caution on the part of Japan? -yo aku. it rcu MAKE THIS SIMPLE TEST TODAY uiai .unci uie paralysing suum: of Pearl Harbor, others did not follow only this time, aimed at the cities of the mainland. It tiro c o cimrama mnmont (mm " --f...v ......w. " ms TRED? te(resh &gm ,a the standpoint of, the enemy. It Beconds yh two drops of sate, gntl was a challenge. It invited reck- . Murine In each eye. You get- less daring and dash. In all Ilk- llhootf, no Jap could have survived, but that prospect would, have worried no raider. Pearl Harbor shocked, and in some respects unnerved the coast. , Dutch Harbor, a neighbor of Phone Green 917 COLD WEATHER MEANS See Our QUICK RELIEF. Instantly your eyes eel refreshed. Murine's skilful blend of 7 Ingredients cleanses and soothes eyes thai are tired irom overwork ox. exposure, to-sun, wind and' dust. , MURINE FOR YOUR EYES P. II. LINZEY 214 4th Street Prince Rupert Realty Co. Protect Your Home NOW Against Fire Losses Tomorrow May Be Too Late! Electric Heaters ARV1N FORCED DRAFT HEATER MAJESTIC CIRCULATING STAND CANADIAN BEAUTY RADIANT TYPE POPULAR HEATERS AT POPULAR PRICES AT RUPERT RADIO & ELECTRIC ; ONCE AGAIN... f liHPPI A VALU E WE ARE & $t Wl V M !?lr! 34 pc Service tttlQ ' Th lovely silver 9-Sr ftS ifjl 1T.U . Local Business Man Returns With Bride Bringing his bride, whom he married at Winnipeg on Sep tember 12, Jack Mussallem, local business man, returned on Itthe Prince Rupert this morn- It was onlv a bare six years i Prince Rupert as distance goes' lne. Mrs. Mussallem is the for- In modem war, did nql ease: the. mer Miss Stella Forzley, of Win- situation. Prince Rupert,, trans-, continental railway 'terminus, strategic centre and of importance in many other respects was, surely a prize objective. If all the facts were known, i would no doubt be. disclosed that en emy submarines and bombers were not so far from her thresh-, old. Nothing happened', however. There were falsa alarms. Real ones might have been sounded! For the Jap was not so far away and he knew something about Kalen Island. Snow dusted the peaks, around Prince Rupert a few days ago and the coming of winter In October was hinted at, If not asserted. Then th weather man, feeling as if he had to do something in keeping with his general reputation, sent sunshine, a little soft breeze and last night a dash of rain. This moraine, the crest of Mount Morse across the harbor, was just the same old Mourit Morse at this season open spaces of brown patches and trees. There Is a calm away up there, enclosing the names of people from Rupert who one line' day made the climb and then sat down to enjoy the view,, along with sandwiches. But that was a long time ago, It may not be there now. Jack McNulty returned on the Prince Rupert this morning from a holiday trip to Vancouver. Miss Caroline Elizabeth Mad-sen, who has been visiting here for the past five months with her mother, Mrs. Einar Telseth, will leave on Friday evening's train for New York where -she will embark on the Swedish-American liner Drottlngholm- for Denmark. Although born In Prince Rupert, Miss Madsen has spent most of. her life In Denmark and makes her home there. How to give a quick rest nlpeg. The couple have been honeymooning at Jasper. Prince George, Kelowna and Vancouver. They; plan to take up residence in the Mussallem Block, Third Avenue. TROUT FOR AFRICA DAR ES SALAAM, Tanganyika iff; The forest department has been granted 200 ($800) for the stocking of streams with- Scot tish trout ova. The rainbow trout, introduced In 1926, nourishes, but the brown trout disappeared after only 12 years. PERPETUATE FORESTS MELBOURNE, Australia ffl The state of Victoria proposes to plant I0.00G acres of softwoods each year and to maintain 250,000 acres of softwood forests in perpetuity. Bulk of the planting will be in the southeastern tip of the state. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY FOUND Fountain pen. Call at 217 5th East. (238) FOR SALE Winter potatoes, delivery $3.50 per 100 lbs, cash with order. D. Tumllson, Terrace, B.C. (241) FOR SALE "Duo Therm" oil heater, six months old; davenport; both in good condition. Phone Red- 924 or Red 431. (238) THE Civic Centre QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q, How many people use the Centre? A. This is best answered by taking the month of Marcli 1K47 as a sample month. (a) - 18 Rup-Rec groups with an enrollment ' of 480 participants held regular gymnastic classes. (b) 14 basketball teams with 130 team members held 44 prac tices, played 36 games attend V by 4560' people In March 1947. (c) 96 badminton players used gymnasium and auditorium at 12 regular sessions. (d) 3,458 people attended events in the auditorium during March 1947; such events included a School Operetta, an Amateur Concert, a St. Pat- TICK 5 uuiiti, u ruunt ivicciiug, i a Fashion Show, Band and Symphony Practises, Little Theatre rehearsals and a Concert Recital. (e) 5,771 people attended i meetings or events in the lounge rooms, and committee rooms. These groups Include Co-op, Radio Amateurs, Teen Town, EASE neurtic (veutolqic PAIN ASPIRIN OINUINI AIMtlN II MAtKID 1HI WT- Business and Prof essional DR. P. J. CHENEY DENTIST ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF HIS OFFICE FOR THE PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY IN SUITE 5 SMITH BLOCK. TELEPHONE 765 J. P. MOLLER PHONE BLUB 15a 124 4th Ave. East PAPER HANUINd AND PAINTINf r HELEN'S BEAUTY SHOP Permanent Waving Beauty Culture In ill its branches un th fclreet Pnnne 855 HANDYMAN HOME SERVICE GENERAL. CONTRACTORS Building and Repairs of all kinds Roofs. Chimneys, and Ol' Burners VHOICKS' Oreen 488 Red Bin If It's Roek. Work- CALL BLUR 939 M. SAUNDERS- CONCRETE SIDEWALKS BASEMENTS Your house, and yourself Xully insured while I do the work. PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING Phone Blaclc 823 H. J. LUND SMITH & ELKINS LTD. Plumbing and Heating Engineer Phuue, 174 P.O Boa 274 Express - Bdggage - Oneral Hauling FRED'S MESSENGER AND HANDYMAN SERVICE FRED LOWE, Proprietor 34-Hour Service TELEPHONE- GREEN 446 149 NINTH AVENUE WEST GEORGE McWHJNNEY PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING 147 4th East Phone Black 489 ASTORIA'S LIGHT DELIVERY St MESSENGER Baggage Freight Express. PHONE.' BLUB 269 Night Calls. Green 882 322 Sixth Street I'RINC'E RUPERT BOTTLE COLLECTOR and MESSENGER PHONE RED 828 Agent for Pacific Botle B C.'Ltd GEORGE L. RORIE Public Accountant Auditor, etc. Income Tax Returns Compiled Besner Block - Phone 387 Orandvlew Hotel ROBERTSON BOTTLE BUYER . & TRANSFER DAY AND NIGHT Call Black 412 y v Kilmnr W Pe'rsor berts ri; v:s'iM."!r AND MESSENGER j l.umlwi (Trial - Wood tJHifioz' Krelght - Express Phone Blue 810 Niicht Calls Green 977 Prince Rupert PRINCE- RUPERT FLORIST A. R. LOCK Wedding Bouquets Corsages Designs Potted Plant Large selection of Bulbs -MODERATE- PRICES Prompt attention to mail orden Box 518, Phone 77, 300 3rd Ave JONES NEWS UTAND Eastern and Western Paper Magazines SUBSCRIPTIONS TAKEN Sixth Street Rod B0 JOHN MOSTAD CARPENTER AND CABINET MAKER PHONE RED 752 BOAT CONSTRUCTION DESIGNING REPAIRS-Fine Workmanship Estimate COW BAY BOAT WORKS A. P, Crawley Green 391 Serving ihe Fisheries Industry Wells (P.R.) Ltd. Cartage, Labelling. Weighing BLUE 992 ttmrnxmrn unatwt una Mil qMT JtM to OOHJMNA OPTICAL CQ V Train Schedule For the East-Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8 p.m. From the East-Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:45 p.m. ' Kinsmen, Gyros Civic , junior unamDer of Commerce National Film Board Ba- Worker, 1 to "OU & v.. Ministerial Association, Parent r T. U rv. " J xeacners. renrunre . cuuiauon, pt Citizens' i . Forum, Electrical wooers union, Industrial ft uuu uiuo, UDeral av.i.i rl vuI Pink M I. TUST around the cornel J your chance to save aM the way more than oneni r,.innU-.in have sm they like to save-thwj Canada Savings Bonus. . " .1.,.. IrcllO Hi tlHl popular Bonds goes on si October 14th. You can buy upwn nn in ntiv one name, in'1 - for casn same, convenient ways by easy Instalments. You know now, from experience,! tti host wnv to savemoney istocomn yourself to a definite plan. Plan nol cM ..n ndnln for your next"1 Canada Savings Bonds. tot. or vourbaul .i.,,!, r ftimiKiny's Payroll Infts Plan, or your Investment dealer.