I i I PF?QV!NCIAL! 1. $, IT LIBRARY PROVINCIAL LI33A3Y, 113 VICTORIA, E? C. Daily r i CABS NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER Delivery DISPATCHED Published at Canada's Most Strategic Pacific Port "Prince Rupert, the Key to the Great Northwest" Phone 81 i VOL. XL, No. 100 PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., SATURDAY, APRIL-28, 1951 PRICE FIVE CENTS Spring Fitting k m mi fcj 'fFOR HEAVENS SAKE A 7- DONTT BE NERVOUS A I -WE'RE JUST TRYING ) V IT FOR. SIZE J m ism a 015 mm i utui UUUL LTUUUU U ULa uT SEASON OPENS W Vessel Owners Sge Customs House I surrounded," observed a customs officer lug but it was not necessary to be told as observed the bustling activity at the cus-; i this morning as fishing vessel skippers he premises in the rush for clearances as !g of the 1951 halibut season next Tuesday I I impends. 4 Clearances for the farther re- Minister of Transport Promises Reconsideration Skeena Member Carries Matter to Floor of House of Commons OTTAWA (Special to Daily News) Discussing aviation estimates of the department of transport last night, E. T. Applewhaite, MP for Skeena, made a vigorous appeal for the construction of an airport for Prince Rupert at Tugwell Island, South Gets Heavy Rain VANCOUVER ffl The 28-day drought in southwestern British Columbia ended Friday with heavy rain. The rain brought relief to parched farmlands and fire fighters who had been battling the forest blazes for weeks. Butter Floor Price Raised OTTAWA Oi At the opening of yesterday's sitting of Parliament, Agriculture Minister Gardner announced that the floor yrtrtl1 moved Area No. 3 commenced ( V Wi v ; as from Thursday midnight ar4 for the nearer Area No. 2 as Corea He said he would not take from midnight last night. . Up to noon today more than 50 ' Prince Rupert vessels had cleared. By this time next week the first catches should be coming in. :ip the time of the House nor sug Are Back ir Miles of Seoul Suspend Regular Masset Service fr Allied troops today : Boats clearing up to noon in- new defence peri- eluded: Jy four miles north For Area 2A Hopewell (J. Mc h fall of Seoul ap- Kenzlei; Vera Beatrice (S. price of butter for the next two years will be 58c a pound, an in I crease of five cents over the 53 pent Pierce), Miss Margot, (Olof And- Jan "(Arne Seines,, troop, today cap-1 f?n. Edward Rav Possum t, febu on the historic I S M W' ,c- Ewards), Ethel K (E. jf oniy eleven eleven mUes mura . , . Klefstad), aaihiniVi Quathtaskl n 12 isim (Simon cent price in 1950. Cheddar cheese will be sup gest the expenditure at this time if the matter were one of purely local concern but it was vital to traffic on the whole Pacific coast as well as essential to east-west traffic involving Edmonton and Eastern Canada. The matter was also of great Importance to defence, a subject on which the member did not claim to be an expert. He stressed the fact that no other place on the Pacific coast north of Vancouver offered connections with the transcontinental railway and highway systems. Applewhaite oulined the present service from Vancouver to Regular flights of the Queen Charlotte Air Lines between Prince Rupert and Masset, Port Clements and Juskatla will be discontinued after April 30 until further notice, William Priest, manager of the local airlines branch office, said today. Charter service to Masset Inlet will still be available. The regular service to Stewart V3 IxXZZ? TOUCHING I C" 1 " THE A&V! ; ported at 28c per pound for an 111. other year. 'Lewis), Pacific Belle (W. J. IPltre), Arne A (Axel Anderson), J Stales Eighth Army fie vital road hub Newcastle (John Vlckers), Arc- hands but it gave Uc j (A Pettersen) Morsby ji and Alice Arm will be Sandspit and from there to Prince Rupert by Canso amphib Big Leagues Cardinals Surprising Fourth Straight Victory-Senators Leading American League When more equipment has arrived from headquarters, the regular schedule to Masset Inlet will be resumed, Mr. Priest said. ian aircraft. He foresaw the day .. (K. Hamaniski), Sea Guy (R. A. t,h?Ko!'ea"' Breaks), Quest (D. Nickerson), 4 beBun falling back;Helen n )Peter Byrne)( Ryrelie L Jmgbu Friday. Allied n (Norman Pettersen), Bayview m Seoul fired through-) (A-,Wedge) Olympic II (Charles I n tne onrushlng Stewart), Sea Mount (J. Fryden- 1 jlend), Shirlu (We Pierce), t 4ions forces contin- parma (Harold Helland), Nord l buck on the central! to. Frydenlund), Aleutian (W. m Jronts but reported solisen), Zenith (J. Richard-i fit li the Reds, ison), Kinish (Henry Ryan), i Korean Pyongyang ' Spray No. 1 (L. Carter), Silver i Saturday night that Horde (A. Arnet), Combat (N. in the near future when the CNR Pension Boost Asked Jap Ship Hits Off California OTTAWA KB The federal government was urged yesterday to increase basically the pensions of .ierves had reached , J. Nelson), Viking I (H. Erick- NEW YORK H The surprising St. Louis Cardinals cruised to their 'fourth ' straight' National retired employees of the Cajoa- present craft would be worn out and the cost of replacements would make the whole service prohibitive. , As evidence of the growing industrial activity the Skeena ,. member referred,.to the new Columbia Cellulose operation and brought applause from the House when he referred to announcements of the tremendous plans of Aluminum Co. of Canada for the Skeena district. dian National Railways. Led by 5ohn Diefenbaker (Pro Majority of Gov't in Australia is Reduced LABORITES HAVE GAINED GROUND ' " SYDNEY," Australia (CP) The Coalition gov-' ernment of Prime Minister Robert G. Menzies was returned to power in today's Australian parliamentary elections despite gains by the Labor opposition. " 1 With final figures still to be I j tallied, Menzies appeared sure tK AH fT !of 66 out of 121 sea( in tn! I Vl Flvl U I j House of Representatives. This compares with 74 which th llf llf I 'Liberal-Country party group 11 ar AinniAc wcm ln the laat election 153- II UI II IvIVffVO cember 1949 when the coalition 9U. All along the front Allied forces i 4 back into South hare killed or ''' than 41,000 Reds hi gressives onservatlve, Lake Centre), Opposition members In League victory rriaay as uerry SAN FRANCISCO (CP) The Staley blanked the Chicago Cubs japanese freighter K e n k o k u 5 to nothing in Chicago. j Maru ran aground today 75 Boston Braves trounced the miles north of here with 54 per-New York Giants 7 to 3 at New sons aboard. Heavy seas and York, extending the losing streak driving rain hampered rescue of the Giants to nine eames. loDerations. the House of Commons pressed for a government increase in seni. Advance 11 ,1H- RensvoUl), Seamaid (Henry Doiron), Glc-son (C. Hendricksen), Kalen (Olof Stegavigi, P. Doreen (Leon M. Sandvar), Nornen (J. Hansen), Iris S (D. Seward), Venn Pass II (C. D. Ryan), Taplaw (J. Strand), Primrose (B. Shep-pard), Ricky (Henry McDonald), Hanna S (S. Sorensen), Smith Sound KArthur Brown), Mermaid I (C. Kabush), North Cap (M. Pedersen). Southend (H. pensions to all Canadian National The northern member listed employees receiving $40 a month Homers iv Willard Marshall, Bob The ship radioed a distress several disinterested organize Elliott and Sid Gordon led the call, saying she had run aground tions as supporters of the Tug-Boston attack. Lefty Warren ' in heavy fog and had ripped her . well Island proposal and went or less. j Transport Minister Chevrier I said revision of the Canadian National Railways pension sys hull plates open. Spahn went all the way for his Gratland), Anker (O. Jerstad), Staffen (P. Anderson), Doure B wrested power from Labor. (A. Martinson), White Creek (W A. Johnson), Embla (A. Into some detail as to the phy.-sl-; cal features of the island. He 'referred to the possible alterna- tives at Sandspit, Annette Island, Terrace and Kitlmat, none of which were really suitable for ; the purposes required. He closed with a plea for Immediate and , sympathetic consideration. ! Hon. Lionel Chevrier, minister of transport, stated that no ler sed i feusincss Man 1 Hungarian at ( -Hungary today ' fert a. Vogeler, 39, siness man, 'from fcs in a grim Com- ifconference- Vogeler I been subjected to Pension Payments on Behalf Of Children To Be Doubled OTTAWA (CP) The government is going to give war a helping hand by doubling The outcome of the Senate vote, where Menzies was trying to wrest control from the Labor party, may not be known for days due to the complicated vot ing system. Newcastle Wins Cup Beats Blackpool 2to 0 Tottenham Cinches League tem was now being studied by a committee of employees and officials of the railway. He Indicated that the government would not change the pensions until the committee has reported. In the debate Mr. Diefenbaker said that more than 7,000 former employees of the Canadian National Railways were receiving less than $40 a month including Andre), Sidney W (H. Ridley), Pony (C. Andeassen), North Forland (R. Shrubsall), W. No. 10 (P. F. Alexander). Area 3 Chief Skugald (Capt. Under), Alia - Verdy (Capt. Hodelln). funds were provided In the cur rent estimates for such an alr- Menzies called the election after the Senate had blocked the government's banking bill as well as antl-Communlst measures. LONDON i.i in i n 0 nr-Jiivn JTwo KFM.iiiin second uau half , ..... . .. pension allowances paid on behalf of their children. Veterans Minister Lapointe gave the House of Commons notice yesterday that he intends to bring in a bill to make this and other changes in the Pensions Act involving federal ex i hv Centre Forward Jackie P". Ui view of the argu-, i700 who receive only the basic first victory this season. I Brooklyn Dodgers staggered the Philadelphia Phillies 1 lto 5. Gil Hodges belted out two homers and a double. Cincinnati Reds outlasted the Pittsburgh Pirates 7 to 5. Ralph Kiner, the League's home run king, socked nis first round tripper of the season In the fifth with on on board. AMERICAN LEAGUE In the American League Boston Red Sox edged out New York 4 to 3 with Lou Boudreau singling home the Winning run in the fifth. Joe DiMagglo hit out hii first homer of the season in the sixth inning. Washington Senators took over first place In defeating Philadelphia Athletics 6 to 1. It was the seventh victory In eight starts for the Senators, their most successful start fn history. It was the eighth straight loss for the A's. menls placea upon lne recorQ of $25. in Milburn eave Newcastle United pension Many are a f 2 to fZLrJ bJ-. APpJe"h"f: W-'condition bordering on destitu- old country FOOTBALL ment would go into the matter tion. Blackpool ln the English Soccer agan penditure of about $100,000,000 a year for disabled veterans, war widows and dependents. War widows will now be paid $75 a month pension for them i;up iinai oeiore iuu.uuu laiis iu - Wembley Stadium. The King and Queen watched : C-tfL0m f arm I I the contest which climaxes Brit- I Oil I CI KallUll Mr. Diefenbaker realized that the government was now considering a contributory plan under which pensions of $40 a month will be paid to everyone 70 and over regardless ot means. However, it likely would be next February before such legislation Returning Here ain's soccer season. Milburn, the hero, was nearly the goat. Time and time again through the scoreless first half he was offside at crucial mo His former parishioners m would be brought before Parlia Prince Rupert will be extending ment. Something should be done mental coercion I t"al in which he De'ng an Ameri-f was sentenced to prisonment. 4 States met three demand in arrang-ri so of Vogeler but muest that the an-"f St. Stefan be )to the Communist I of the demands Steed by American ! Man government the United States o "pen the Hun-"tes in New York f which were closed r'P to return Hun-'y carried off by '1044 to now occu- ; M Germany, and the Voice of Am- ! OP using the wave Mo Munich for Its ments, once putting the ball in a hearty welcome to their former I immerilRtplv tn tpIIpvp th niio-ht ENGLISH LEAGL'E Division 1 Charlton Athletics 3, Middlesbrough 0 Derby County 0. Everton 1 Fulham 1, Chelsea 2 Manchester United 6, Hudders-field Town 0 Sunderland 1, West Bromwlch Albion 1 (tie) Tottenham Hotspur 1, Sheffield Wednesday 0 Division It Barn.sley vs Leicester City (later klckofft Hull City 1, Notts County 0 Leeds United 2, Cardiff City 0 Luton Town 1, Coventry City Is Appreciative Of Local Press In further explanation of remarks he made at the Rotary Club Thursday in regard to treatment by the press of the subject of hospital insurance, J. D. Mc-Rae, MLA, told the Dally News today that he desired to thank the Prince Rupert press for Its efforts in publicizing hospital Insurance and presenting the government's side of the case to the public. Mr. McRae further explained that his criticism was directed more particularly to the legislative press releases at the time criticism was at its height a month ago. vu me Diouviiuui uc. . im.c popular priest wnen ev. r atner;0f railway workers receiving less the goal called back because of j. a. Carroll, O.M.I., now of Fort than $40 a month. offside. St. John ln the Peace River Newcastle dominated the play country, arrives in the city cn I selves plus $19 for the. first child, $15 for the second child and $12 for the third and other children. The minister believed the government intended to double pensions for children to $38, $30 and $24, respectively. Thus, under the amended law, a widow with three children would get $167 a month. t There is no intention to raise basic pension rates. Maximums are $125 a month for a married man without children and $94 for a single man. The government has said, however, that It intends to provide supplementary payment for pensioners who are TheWeather (Synopsis) Cloudy showery weather was general over most of British Columbia this morning as the Pacific storm moved into the interior of the province. Rainfall from the storm was throughout the second half and, tonight's train. He is coming to although Blackpool stars, Stan conduct a special mission at An-Matthews and Stan Mortcnsen,1 nunciation Church which will both skimmed the bar and goal-.extend from this Sunday to the posts late in the game, the win- Sunday following, ners were the full two goals' Father Carroll comes here better for the day. I from Terrace where he has been TOTTENHAM WINS LEAGUE conducting a similar mission Meantime Tottenham Hotspurs and wil1 proceed from here to particularly heavy in two days of rain on the west coast of Van today won the English League, indicated that the J will lift the ban h American citizens couver Island. Between two and two and one-half inches of rain fell there while along the lower championship by defeating Sheffield Wednesday 1 to 0. Star Centre Forward George Duque-min gave the winners the goal that brought victory and put the Spurs in an uncatchable position at the top of the table. British Columbia Man is Tragedy mainland Vancouver reported a Fish Derby Is Closing Liist. chance to get ln on the Rod and Gun Stcclhead Derby is this weekend, for Monday, April 30, It's all over. So far 18 fish have been weighed ln, says Harold Thorn, official judge, and the heaviest is 13 '2 pounds. Prizes will be awarded at a general meeting of the Rod and Gun Club. First prize for heaviest steelhead weighed-ln will be: A landing net, creel, aluminum rod case, hunting knife, assembly of lures and a tackle-box. First junior" prize is a reel. Six other prizes, including a lucky draw prize, will be awarded. With a short rest ln between, the club will open a trout derby, complete details to be announced soon. Cody twenty-four hour rainfall of one and one-tenth Inches and Ab-botsford received one and one- quarter inches In the same period. 1 (tie) Sheffield United 0, Manchester City 0 (tie) Southampton 1, Chtesterfleld 1 (tie) Swansea Town 1, Grimsby Town 3 West Ham United 1, Birmingham City 2 SCOTTISH LEAGUE Division "A" Alrdrieonlans 11, Falkirk 1 Celtic 1, Clyde 0 t Hibernian 4, Rangers 1 Morton 5. Motherwell 0 Partlck Thistle 1, Dundee 1 (tie) St. Mlrren 2, Raith Rovers 0 Third Lanark 2, Aberdeen 0. TloES Sunday, April 29, 1951 The air following the storm OTTAWA (CP) The Canadian 'Army today issued its 12th cas- ualty list In the Korean war, reporting eight men killed and 10 I others wounded. Only British Away i -Rev. Dr. II. J. e minister of edu-Piovince of Ontario Chancellor of the Gome to the . . . Arts and Crafts Exhibition Civic Centre Auditorium SUNDAY AFTERNOON i MONDAY AND TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING ART EXHIBITION CIVIC CENTRE CRAFT DISPLAYS SUNDAY AFTERNOON Tea served 2:30 to 5:00 Symphony Music -:- Silver Collection BASEBALL- PACIFIC COAST Los Angeles 5,-Sacramento 3 (All other games rained out) WESTERN INTERNATIONAL Spokane 10, Wenatchee 9 (All other games rained out) Columbian In the list was Private Edward J. Richardson of Vancouver, wounded. is very moist and cloudy weather is expected to persist Into tomorrow in most sections of the province. (Forecast) North coast region Cloudy with a few showers today and Sunday morning, a few clouds Sunday afternoon an devening, continuing mild. Light winds in Glentoran Wins Embarking for the south on1 BELFAST (CP) Glentoran, t" Slwgyman, duca-wuUve, he cele-lUy-second birth- 8 He had been fin He was pre- University from m(" Chancellor from creasing to northwest (20 mph) the steamer Conultlam. rant W.i Irish League champions. corn- Sunday. Lows tonight and highs McCdmbe. Sundav will be A. pleted the "double" when they Lake Superior, largest body of fresh water in the world, was discovered by Etienne Brule ln 1823. Sunday At Port Hardy 40 and Birnle, Mr. and Mrs. M. Garner, defeated Ballymena United 3 to 52, Sandspit 36 and 50, Prince J. Sutherland, Mr. and Mrs. A. 1 in the final of the Irish Cup High 7:38 17.3 feet 21:06 17.3 feet Low 1:39 9.6 feet 14:24 5.6 feet Rupert ss ana 2. . . iBeaiora, Mrs. H, Hampton. itoaay.