PROVINCIAL IttA LIBRARY PROVINCIAL LI3.7S3 vtrrrrsRriA VI CI 031 , m Daily CABS NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH, COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER Kpeliy irery DISPATCHED Published at Canada's Most Strategic Pocific Port "Prince Rupert, the Key to the Great Northwest" Phone 81 i VOL. XL, No. 07 PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1951 PRICE FIVE CENTS AfMl USinl UIaJ IrL WW i DS CROWDING AHEAD TOWARD SEOUL Navy Machine Explodes, Involvino An Air Liner uised Communists KEY WEST. Florida (CP) A small United een in Latest Drive ..o , Vr !,.'-- i m r fi-" States Navy plane exploded alongside a commercial air liner over Key West south beach today and both plunged into the ocean in full view of hundreds of sunbathers. It was believed the two aircraft collided. It was reported that 34 pas Northwest Important IyO (CP) Masses of Communist troops forward along the entire western half of the ,;ittlefi-ont today in their third invasion of Ii ea. To the east, however, counter-attacking M columns stopped the Reds in their tracks hurled them back at some points. sengers were aboard the commercial plane. It carried a crew of five. Pats Elude Enemy Trap The Navy plane had two men ' aboard. Nine bodies have been recov vi crnt rsil front. Uui-iS forces pulled back afKl broke contact with ered. Forty in all are believed to i'liio witna awai was have perished; ' - 1 1, 'oino rear cl.;-I I raw rapped. One was cmmiinisls woar- Railway Chief Sees Alaska i In New Industrial Picture j PORTLAND, Ore. A "strong and steady rise" in the importance of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska in the nation's economy was predicted? by John P. Kiley of Chicago, president of the Milwaukee Road. Speaking here before the Pacific Northwest Trade Association, an organization that pro-moles co-operation among the communities of the Pacific Northwest located upon both sides of the Canadian-United States boundary line, Mr. Kiley I TOKYO A Reuters News Agency dispatch said today that a Canadian battalion was one of. two, that broke out of a Korean Communist trap in the west central sector yesterday. The report was unconfirmed. Reuters said that the Canadians, along with a Belgian battalion, were cut off when the Chinese threw, in several attacks against the new Allied line south and southeast of Yonchon. The report gave no details. The Second Battalion, Princess Patricias Canadian Light infantry, recently completed a rest period after a stretch in the front lines. Censorship prevents naming Champions Are Home Prince Rupert's victorious Golden Glove boxers came home today. Sixteen -year-old William (Mouse) Morrison, who won the middleweight championship In the Vancouver Dally Province tournament, carried his war trophies off the Prince Rupert this morning. He sported a pre pointed out that as the present westward shift of the country's CL.N.A. HISTORY Presentations were made at the annual meeting of the Canadian Daily Newspapers Association In Toronto to these mjn, all the living past presidents of C.D.N.A., in recognition of their services. Back row, left to right, are: A. F. Mercler, Quebec Le Solell; R. B. Hara, Toronto Telegram; A. W. Robb, Halifax Chronicle-Herald; W. J. J. BuUer, Toronto Globe and Mail; H. G. Kimber, Toronto Globe and Mall; Emile Jean, Three Rivers Le Nouvelliste; Ralph M. Cantlon, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix; and H. L. Garner, Peterborough Examiner. Front row, left to riRht: Philip S. Fisher, Southams; F. J. Burd, Vancouver, retired; F. I. Ker, Hamilton Spectator; President Roy Thomson, Thomson Dailies; T. F. Drummie, Saint John Telegraph-Journal; O. L. Spencer, Victoria, retired. (CP PHOTO) Ketchikan Has $W0f000Fire KETCHIKAN Damage estimated at $106,000 resulted when fire destroyed the Bertoson sawmill and S. Elnstoss Salmon Cannery here. The fire 6tarted In the boiler room of the sawmill and, spreading under the docks, was difficult to combat. The firemen were occupied for several hours. The fire also destroyed 400 cases of salmon and four boats Including, a cabin cruiser as; well as several thousand feet of lumber. Adjoining docks and buildings were saved. Billions for War More Voted centres of Industry continues, the Pacific Northwest will be come the new home of a grow ing number of industrial enter prises. tivih,in ga o or Dine j florins of South Kor-y, bearers. eft erne west, Uic Alll orderly fashion betas of Chinese exploit-r'iniln River crossing. 4 less than 25 miles ! Smul. South Korean .4 of which refugees in' a clu.st-i'oudcd rol- i l-lcd clicf column f ay to a trapped Unis-w battalion south of I United Nations forces iii ked as Lt. Gen A Van Fleet, Eighth r inlander, told h i s 4 three clays' battle vou ijrd your superiority" atta-king Reds, it expressed confidante would be won by enormous superlor-Jhiwer and all types .of I 'f the Chinese In Utj I pouring down the y Uijonbu invasio.i lis highway also leacti A former resident of Seattle where he was vice-president of sentation for the "best left hand" a set of boxing gloves from the sponsors. Besides the championship m- his railroad and former president of the association, Mr.1 Kiley added that the region's agricultural potentials also are Aluminum Going Ahead, ? Minister Kenney Assures Baseball Vets Win Victories blem stitched on his windbreak-, increasing and that climate, opportunity and better living conditions are serving as magnets units or precise location of forces In the Korean front. Gov t Wins f nnfirlenre er, Morrison wore a faint glimmer of a black left eye. It was delivered by Bianco In the championship match. "It was the only punch he Minister of Lands and Forests Here After "Visit for new, desirable citizens. Mr. Kiley declared that the NEW YORK Oi Bob Feller and Ed Lopat, a pair of veter-j ans, turned In their second i straight victories of the season! got," said trainer Joe Ward, of the. RCMP here who also re- growth the Pacific Northwest has achieved so far has been due to the application -of the principles of free enterprise, For Defence "- mm.mmm-m- I turned. War is -coach - wd- - Tuesday. 'I To Kitimat Manufacturing in Three Years Hon. E. T. Kenney, minister of lands and forests for British Columbia, and top provincial publicity men arrived here today on the lst leg of a quick trip to the Aluminum project's Kitimat area sites. . OTTAWA iff) Commons last trainer of the Prince Rupert Feller was aided by tight field and praised the association for nicrht. rtefpateri a CCF motion of Civic Centre Boxing Club, which its aim to preserve these took away two first and a run- non-confidence in the govern advances were made ing in taming Chicago White Sox who lost to Cleveland Indians, front-running team, In the American League 5-2. ment based on its 1985-52 bud WASHINGTON. D C. The House of Representatives appropriations committee today approved a $6,468,206,000 emergency defence budget and plan "The best way in the world to We've Riven them the green get. The vote was 127 to 53. t;RiiiR one division Ejcr. fruiips are " pushing iad, wounded and fa accomplish tills aim," he said, light," said Mr. Kenney here to Lopat turned back the Phila The motion would have cen nerup with an entry of only four boxers. Andy Marshall, 25. who Is returning by plane today, won the lightweight championship. Glen "Tiny" Carlson also re 'is to preserve the principles or day. "It's all up to them," delphia Athletics 3-0 on a neat sured the government for "fail ned to consider another military request which may exceed competition. Here in this com added the minister, explaining ds on 'dusty battle- four-hitter for New York ure to exempt from 20 percent paratively new region of the Pa Yankees. defence surtax Incomes of single persons earning up to $1500 and The amount recommended to turned today. Carlson was the Prince Rupert entry in the heavyweight. day Is for emergency purposes , cific Northwest, where enormous resources are still untappedv you have an ideal opportunity to show the world that our American system of free enterprise married earning up to $3000 per year- , growing out of speeded up tem Lightweight Chuck Place also Progressive Conservative and po of war In Korea and atomic Premier to Visit City t Several Cabinet Ministers Also Coming to Prince Rupert Premier Byron Johnson and several of the provincial cabinet ministers will visit Prince Rupert during the next few weeks. The Premier and Hon. E. T. Kenney, minister of lands and forests, will be here for the offi returned on the Prince Rupert Social Credit members backed development. and competition still works.". that contracts with the Aluminum Company of Canada have been signed. Final word Is expected this week from the board of directors of the company according to CP news dispatches. "They will be. making aluminum within three years." predicted Mr. Kenney, providing final decision for establishing the company is decided. Mr. Kenney said that the company is spending $500,000 a week It Is In addition to the $48.- the non-confidence motion along with two Quebec Independents. Presiding at the two-day conference of the association which 000.000.000 already voted the 'closed yesterday afternoon was today. Place, 19, and Carlson reached the finals. "They made a real showing," said Capt. William Eccles skipper of the Canadian National boat which docked here from Vancouver this morning. CaDt. Eccles saw the matches In Agreement With Chiang WASHINGTON, D.C. Secretary of State Dean Acheson said today that American military aid to the Chinese Nationalists on Formosa Is being sent under agreement that lt will be Frank E. McCaslin of Portland. Guests of honor at the past presidents' banquet at which Mr. Women Rush To Join up cial opening of Columbia Ccllu- on the project. From the gov- uc u.j, lernment's standpoint the minis- .ml is ' faking Pay 0pLPHIA Winston who will deliver a at the University wflvania next month, a Penny's pay for his '! fas disclosed today, tdiill agreed to speak tmiia May 8, as part of City's 200lh anniver- aIfr conferring with E$iassen, Pcnn's presl-I Robert O. Dunlop, f the Sun Oil Com-I 'n and Mr. Dunlop '. L'l'in to extend a per-"i'fation to the British ldw. military by Congress for the fiscal year ending June 30. Charged With Car Stealing Two local juveniles were charged with theft of an automobile today following removal Kiley spoke were Canadian Senator Stanley S. McKeen of Vancouver Charles B. Lindeman of Seattle, E. L. Skeel of Seattle, and Kenneth M. Kennell of OTTAWA w There was a non. a. u. luriiouu, niuiwtui ter said that they were 100 per-uf health and welfare, is comln8cent decided upon the surely of from Terrace over the week-end i tle project being established, of Miiy 26 and lt U expected will other men in the party, which rush of women for recruiting yesterday following announce aaaress a puouc meeting may lo were flown nrre by Qllepn Char. ment by Minister of National lotte Airlines chartered plane are Eric Druce, provincial forestry public relations chief; 'Leo of a taxi car at 1 o'clock this Weather (Synopsis) morning. Fox, Vancouver Sun; Gordon Russia Joins Olympics PARIS Russia has applied for membership in the International Sports Association and permission to participate In the 1952 Olympic Games. Thpre is no doubt that the application will be, approved laid an Olympic's official. ' Russia withdrew from the Olympic Games In 1912. used only for "internal security" or "legitimate self-defence." Acheson made public an exchange of notes with Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek's government which lays down that basic policy as to arms sent to his forces a policy laid down last June by President Truman on the outbreak of war In Korea. Congressional critics, chiefly Republicans, have been demanding that these troops and arms be employed against the Chinese Communists. Provincial Constable Ted Brue of Terrace was advised that the Root, Vancouver Province; Laurie Joslin, Victoria Colonist: Defence that women are going back into Canada's armed forces with new uniforms and nylon stockings and equal status with men. . Recruiting will be for the regular Royal Canadian Air Force and for reserve forces of navy, army and air force. Married women will not be taken. lads were heading that way. Lloyd Baker, Victoria Times and A moderate weather system was moving toward the north coast this morning and promises to alleviate partially drought At 3 a.m. the officer Inter dusc to the discussion Bert Canning, CKWX, Vancou ver. . aRreement with Mr cepted them about half way be oeiore proceeding ine next uay by boat to Victoria. Hon. W. T. Straith, minister '..f education, will be arriving May 27 by boat from the south and, after making the round trip north to Alice Arm and Stewart, will disembark here May 29 and fly the next day to the Queen Charlotte Islands in company with J. D. McRac MLA. Returning, here that week-end,, Mr. Straith will motor to Terrace and thence south. Hon. Harry Bowman, minister of agriculture, is expected in the e.ll.y May 2 on his way to the interior. The officials, who arrived here tween here and Terrace and P'Hs for payment only conditions In the southern part of the province. However, most took them In custody, returning mr nimseir and a at noon, will return this after noon to the forestry depart here with them. of its effect will be felt on the wnich probably will s- Churchill. ment's boat at Butedale from north coast and further develop where they will Teturn south. They arrived bv boat at Kiti ments will have to be awaited "P and others riiui?ing the visit will mat Tuesday, briefly inspecting TODAY'S STOCKS Reconsider Arena Land Deal SENT BACK TO ASSOCIATION before much relief can be ex pected. I he project urea by plane anJ i (Courtesy 8. D. Johnston Co. Ltd.)" For VANCOUVER American Standard .. fntion? .28 foot. "They are building as pood a road as you have between hen; and Terrace," ,said the forestry minister, who with the party reached as fa- as the tht'rt construction camp at Kcmano Bay. Decision of the Prince Rupert Civic Centre Association general meeting last week to purchase property on First Avenue from the Canadian Legion aSSiiifjerS Bralorne 6.00 "s Lake out becan.p Temperatures will continue warm today in southern parts with some cooling expected Thursday. (Forecast) Vancouver City, Lower Fraser Valley and Georgia Strait Regions Sunny and warm today, clouding over this afternoon. Cloudy and cooler tomorrow with showers in the morning. Bevcourt .42 Bobjo 13 & Buffalo Canadian 25Vi Consol. Smelters 145.75 Con west 2.80 Dcnalda 50 East Sullivan 8.25 Giant Yellowknife 6.50 I "f accnm mnHot irt, B R X . Cariboo 03 Quartz 1.13 u cita fnr a nrr.iPft.eH ire arena was sent. back tOi From Vancouver (Tuesday) - c. ....v, - " . ,T. M. McCasklll, W. M. Tulley. the association by the board of directors at special jMr Van sneiienberg, j. Stewart, T,MB,1, nioht , - I J- H. N. Turney, Mr. Simpson, E i1'. Quesnel and Ket-' nnw being considered t venues for the 1951 V the Associated , ;r;"lc of Central B-it-,1 this summer. , - a Vs iSonn 10 bc mafle "nated Boards execu- x.tv pnl,,,ri fmm munidual taxation, Labby, P. Simiuer, P. M. Bland. .16 .10 .11 T. S. Butterfield, W. C. Jones, Hardrock Harricana Heva ........ Jacknife .. a bylaw would have to be p:e sented to the ratepayers, requir P. Wong. N. H. McClary. This course was decided upon as a result of the board of directors having been advised that, in order to have the property ex- 5', Joliet Quebec 60 Lapaska t Little Long Lac 67 .14 Lynx Madsen Red Lake 2.14 pee Rupert Little Theatre Hedley Mascot 50 Indian Mines 27 Pend Oreills 7.60 Pioneer 2.10 Premier Border 28 Privateer 11 Reeves McDonald 4.50 Sheep Creek 1.63 Sitbak Premier 45 Vananda 21 Salmon Gold 3'2 Spud Valley 4V2 Silver Standard 2.35 Western Uranium 1.95 Oils A P Con 47 Atlantic 2.90 Calmont . 1.20 Mercury .15 Vi Okalta 2.70 Princess 1.60 Royal Canadian .lOVi TORONTO Athona 8Va Aumaque 23 From Sandspit (Tuesday' Mr. Sokell. To Vancouver (today! Mrs. Gafnon. B. F. Gray E. J. Palmer, G. Cory, R. Voisard. A. La-Casse, J. Sneddon, C. J. Manson, W. Reidle, J. J. Gunn. To Sandspit (today) I. J. Gagnon, Rene Caron, N. H. McClary. To Port Hardy (today) N. Armstrong. From Vancouver (today) R. A. Ritchie, J. A. Falls. -BASEBALL- Amerrcan New York 3- Philadelphia 0. Cleveland 5, Chicago 2. Washington 7. Boston 5. National Boston 7, Brooklyn 4. Pittsburgh 6, Chicago 4. Cincinnati 1, St. Louis 3. New York 4, Philadelphia e. Pacific Coast Seattle 4, Hollywood 3. San Francisco 7, Portland 1. Los Angeles 6, San Diego 3. Sacramento-Oakland postponed, rain. Western International Vancouver 7, Spokane 3. Yakima 7 Wenatchee 6. Salem 7, Victoria 0. Tacoma-6, Tri-City 3. Light winds. Lows tonight and highs tomorrow at Vancouver airport and Nanaimo. 45 and 60; Ahbotsford 40 and 65. North Coast Region Intermittent rain in the northern part spreading to the southern part late this afternoon. Cloudy and colder with showers tomorrow. Lows tonight and highs tomorrow at Port Hardy, Sandspit and Prince Rupert 35 and 50. TIdES Thursday, April 26, 1951 High 3:59 20.9 feet 17:21 17.3 feet Ijiw 10:51 3.3 feet i .PRESENTS ing three-fourths majority for ratification. The only other alternativj would be to purchase the property and transfer title to thi city on which basis exemption could be secured without a bylaw. To reconsider the whole matter it was decided by the board of directors to call another xoe-clal general meeting at a date to be set. This decision was unanimous on the part of 25 directors present at last night's meeting including both those who had favored and opposed purchasing the land at last week's general meeting. n i If " mrh were Mo fauna an McKenzie Red Lake 44 McLeod Cockshutt 2.50 - Moneta 33& Nvphs do Noranda - 76.75 Louvicourt .20'4 Pickle Crow , v.. 1.60 San Antonio ' 2.43 Senator Rouyn .174 Sherrit Gordon 3.65 Steep Rock 8.50 Silver Miller 1.65 Upper Canada . 1.58 3 'CT : HEDY Wednesday and Thursday Civic Centre, 8:15 p.m. Admission 50c LINCOLN, England 0 Sixty-seven women applied here for Jobs as police women, but only five were accepted. . , j 22:54 BO feetj