1: i ir- H : i rli! ! tfr- it i t j THE DAILY NEWS. PRINCC RUPERT, BRITISH COLUMBIA Published Every Afternoon Except Sunday by Prince Rupert Daily News Limited, Third Avenue. II. f. PULLEN, MANAGING-EDITOR PAILY EDITION Advertising and Circulation Telephone 98 Member of Audit Bureau ol Circulation SUBSCRIPTION RATES b,hu.rinHnn Riitps in Citv Per Year. $5.00; Half Year, Month, 50c; One Week, 12c. Where Glamor Stays At Home House (;iwn Designs This Year Interesting LONDON, Jan. 10: W One hquse gown model Is In gold Jersey wool, sports bunches of fuschla leather flowers at the shoulder and waist and a neck banding and belt in the same tones of mauve and magenta. Other models in rayon and "wool have high Russian necklines, bishop's sleeves gathered into tight band cuffs and trailing, gracefully-flared skirts. THE SAIEOR'S DAUGHTER UVERPOOL, Jan. 10: P "Will, someonp please adopt my daughter as I can't meet the future alone her daddy has gone down ,wlth his ship" read a note pinned on a baby girl In the luggage rack of a Liverpool-bound train. $2.50; One Out-of-Town Subscribers by Mall, $3.00 a Year. ......nr-n C Tilt' PlVinllV PRESS Thu Canadian Press 'ia exclusively erotuded to owe lor publication of all inw flpIetlSd to It or to tto Associated Press In tfate paper and . the WVK7'uSuon of special despair thereto e also rrvd SATURDAY, JAN. 10, 1942. Battle of Atlantic ... As a result of very little fighting, the Battle of the Atlantic has Keen won. The shipping lanes between this continent and Britain are almost free from enemy vessels and very few supply ships have been lost since the beginning of October with the result that Britain today is better supplied with food and other necessities than she has been since the war commenced Since thepooling of the defence forces of the North! Atlantic only one merchant ship has been lost ami yet prl that all United States vessels found in those waters would be torpedoed. German submarines have been driven off. The next step in the Pacific Ocean will be to tighten the blockade there like in the Atlantic. It will probably take ft little time to do that but it can be done and irom the news that comes through, it is evident that the blockade has already commenced. " . Outstanding Demonstration . . . Tn Seattle there was a mass meeting of Japanese in the Buddhist .emnle the day before Christmas Day at whiph over a thousand Japanese pledged themselves to fight against the Japanese Empire and to maintain their citizenship in the United States, They denounced the treacherv ot the Nippon government ana gave everj possible indication that they will not take part in any hos tile act against the American government. Canadian Parliament . . . So that it may be called into session at a day's notice at any time the Canadian parliament prorogued and remains prorogued for one day only during the year. This year the date set for proroguing is January 21 but the hew parliament is set to meet the following day, Since its first meeting last spring it has adjourned but not pro rogued. That means that although the members have had to go to Ottawa several times, they have collected only one fee for the whole year. Being in continuous session is undoubtedly an ad vantage, Should it be necessary for the representatives of the people to make a quick decision,, they can do so The were called to meet Prime Minister Winston Chur chill for a one-day session, as many as found it. possible to go, Curious Case . . . The Vancouver morning paper tells of a curious case of a five-year-old child in that city who was continuously escaping from the care of his mother and going to one of the city theatres. Recently he disappeared from home ,and did not return so the aid of the police was asked and eventually they found him. He had been in the theatre for over seven hours. For a five-year-old this is a long time and the child is evidently an unusual character-Rid Soviet of Unwelcome Visitors , , Soviet Russia is making the final drive to rid her of the unwelcome visitors who have been there for several months. Aided by the severe weather for which the Germans were not prepared and also by the tanks and air planes of Britain and United States, the Red forces have been able to turn the tables on the Nazis and now they all have their faces turned toward the frontiers that many of them will never reach. ' Royal Canadian Air Force Ship Is Being Sought MONTREAL, Jan. 10: Forty Royal Canadian Air Force planes are searching out of Montreal and Toronto for a training 'plane which Is missing on a flight from St. John, Quebec, to Toronto with four men on board, BUSY COAST PLANTS Eighteen percent of all U.S. defence contracts awarded from June, 1940 , to September, 194), went to the three Pacific Coast states. REMEMBER SPAIN An old fort stands, as evidence of the Spanish settlement in Hollo, chief city of the Island of Panay, MAINTAIN ! i PRINCIPLE C R. S. Rlackaby Speaks Along Idealistic Lines To Junior Chamber of Commerce "The crying need of the day is NAP'S JOSEPHINE I reaffirmation of sturdy and solid principles," declared G. R. S, Black-aby ip speaking before the Junior . Section of the Prince Rupert . Chamber of Commerce last night. Threats or force notwithstanding, there should be no surrendering of i the convictions which conscience dictated as being right. The cour-' ' age and grit of Prime Minister Churchill in standing by principles was a worthy exemplification. The price of freedom was eter-, nal vigilance, Mr. Blackaby asserted. People of Europe had sold their liberty for empty promises and today they were in terrible subjugation. People of Canada might have t"o surrender some of their liberties for the duration of the war. fore-j tions, but they should see to it that these shackles should not remain after the war. was won and over. Of course, the all important thing now "was winning the war. Mr. Blackaby alluded to the Im portance of the organization of young men with ideas and ideals, The speaker was thanked by the president of the Junior Chamber, Alf Rivett. RAkLYING TO A.R.P (Continued irom rage One) ging. Mr. Lock suggested that water holes be dug in various parts of the city in- which there might become stored by natural processes water which would be available in case of emergency for use of the forestry pumps from Ontario and such others as might be available. If the pumps sent as the gift of Ontario were not to be used to the fullest advantage, they should be sent back so as to be available where they would be used, Mr. Lock suggested how valuable these emergency pumps might be In the event of the main water supply being put out of commission. Alf Rivett, president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, offered the services of his members. Another point stressed at last night's meeting was the curtailment of. telephone use In the event of black-out or alarm. The telephones might be required for much more Important things than private, casual conversations or foolish inquiries. It was decided to hold another general meeting of A. R. P. war dens next Friday night, the dis trict wardens, in the meantime, to get their teams further organized and instructed. Inspector Gammon will meet with district wardens on Monday night. An indication of the keenness of the men present to do some thing was shown In the unanimous decision to hold another meeting next Friday. A meeting of the executive has been called for Sun day afternoon, while the assistant wardens are planning for meet ings of their groups. Angus Macdonald asked that first aid men be not signed up as police wardens. At the close of last night's meet ing which adjourned with the singing of "God Save the King," Instruction cards, zone maps and steel helmets were distributed. On the maps of Prince Rupert distributed to those present are clearly marked out eight districts for which organization has been completed to cover the whole city. The complete set-up of the A. R. P. organization in the city is shown on the front cover while on the back are the regulations to be observed during a blackout. In addition hang-up cards were distributed giving further instructions. A copy of each will' be dis tributed to every business place and house In the city and when the public are familiar with the details there will be every reason to believe that in an emergency every eventuality will be provided for. Josephine, Napoleon's first wife, was born in Martinique, Leeward Islands. MINED MORE COAL The Canadian output of coal during July,. August and September totalled 4,208.539 tons compared with 4,018,323 tons in the third quarter of last year. THEIR'S IS EXCITING GAME y " 1 - - On the eve of the departure of an Atlantic convoy, the convoy commodore, " left and the naval control service officer study the charts and courses, plotting a route by which they can shepherd their flocks of precious merchant ships safely past the German "wolf packs" of the sea. EASY WIN FOR LOUIS Buddv Baer Fails to Last One i Round Against Champion. NEW YORK. Jan. 10: It took the world's heavyweight boxing champion, Joe Lois, orly two minutes and 56 seconds at Madison Square Garden last night to dispose of Buddy Baes, title contender. Four seconds short of the end of the first round, the Brown Bomber knocked out his much larger opponent who had taken two nine counts and never had a rhance. Baer hardly landed a punch. Louis gave ail his share oi pro ceeds to the United States Navy relief fund. Twentv thousand fans were in attendance. Louts weighed 2063i pounds, and Baer 250 pounds. Try For Hybrid In Sport Fish Dominion and Provincial Fisheries Men Experiment With Maskinonge-Pike MONEY IN BUNNY LONDON, Jan. 10: A live rabbit brought more than $2,700 at an auction for . the Aidito-Russia Fund. It was a tame rex rabbit. We Also Carry BELMONT CO. Ladles' and Gents' Suits or Topcoats 'to Measure. M. T. LEE, Tailor P. (). Box 975 Phone Or. 900 SPORT CHAT Paul Berlenbach. one-time world light-heavyweight boxing cham -pion. who earned more than $500,-000 in pre-depression days, started a wrestling career at New York seven years ago last night. He fought in a preliminary bout and got $150 for the trick. A 16,000 crowd turned out for Ellsworth Vine's professional de but at New York seven years ago tonight. He was no match, however, for 41-year old Bill Tllden who scored a dazzling throe-set victory. In 1937 Vines was humbled by England's Fred Perry In trie latter's pro debut. Maybe "Buy Now" U.S. Is "Hoard Now" Women In Wartime Advised Not to Cut Down Vital Foods. ment being made at the Unlver-1 war nf of Minnesota Minnesota tn to spruro secure n a ; "ic lJca. slty greater supply of masklnonge fish and are hoping it Is a success.. The experiment may be tried In Canada. Dr. Samuel Eddy, associate professor of zoology at the Minnesota university has developed a cross between the masklnonge and pike in an attempt to produce a hybrid with the qualities of these two fish. Fish experts of the Dominion and Ontario Fisheries Depart ments, are observing the experi ments with interest as similar experiments had been tried In Canada although not with masklnonge. Brown trout and Atlantic salmon were crossed for some lakes in New Brunswick arid the Ontario department evolved "bra-specks" from brown and speckled trout. Jack Maunder of the Ottawa Journal said authorities here see definite possibilities in the plan If the hybrids produce. He said the pike's range is vast from Labrador to Alaska, thence to Siberia and into Europe. Its eggs could be collected -in greater number than those of the masklnonge,: which hB5 a limited distribution. on WASHINGTON, Jan. 10: tP Women of the United States, awakening to war needs, have been reminded of the essential of OTTAWA, Jan. 10: -Ottawa T,omyJn, F?d:" Agriculture experts are discussing an experi- ,"m,'te' 7tor has declared: Him write ! "Curbing waste in buying; and I serving will help your budget," the 1 American housewife is advised." Follow a balanced diet and use leftovers, planning menus fori seven days. If refrigeration is adequate, lay in a week's supply at a time. Don't cut down on vital foods in order to trim, expenses; it's not an economy In the long run. Don't rush to 'buy now' for it really means 'hoard now', to run the risk of spoilage, to run up prices by speculation. Buy most fruits and vegetables in season and when the price is right ' STANLEY W.COLTON D.C., Ph.C. CHIROPRACTOR Wallace Block I'lione G40 III mil nrn t i J. n. BULULK I Optometrist t (OPPOSITE POST OFFICE 'Hi..-H'(.'t.-..,i, piiria':i;!ai:!i:!!:!i:ii:ii::i:iiTliiHi!!i::i!!iB:::i Ladies! WATCH OUR WINDOWS for Bargains befure ktuik-takine. Selling for csS than half price, GOL011LOOM "The Old KeiiaMe" SATURDAY. JANUARV ii .. . jjjit PAGE TWO THE DAILY NEWS ! SHOES FOR W0M&. PUO-PEDIC AND JULIA ARTHl'U Hartt Shoes for Men Jack and Jill Shoes for Children r AltllL I dnUL jiUiu. Liu, "The Home of Good Shoes" PRICES ARE ;Lewis Clifton The Junior Section of the Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce, at its meeting last niitht, went on record as favoring the federal government's price celling policy tn general but declined to approve of a proposal to organize three million Canadian women to further the policy. Having been invited by the Wartime Prices and Trade Control Board to express Its attitude on the price celling policy, j the Junior Chamber's members engaged In a general discussion of the subject with the result as stated. Gordon German said that he had- discussed the question of price celling with a number of women and had found that there was a lack of knowledge of the government's plan. He felt there should be more publicity. Colin McCarthy agreed with this view. L. M. Felsenthal said he was I pleased that a price control meas-j ure had been brought In. Merch-I ants, he felt, preferred stabilized I to increased prices. Speaking gen- I erally, he believed that merchants I considered currently prevailing prices as being fair. C. G. Ham was inclined to believe that the whole policy of price control could be more effectively and simply handled by Imposine the regulations upon the manu-facturer rather than the retailer. Mr. Ham also suggested a voluntary local board of women to check up on prices. i. C. Gilker suggested that merchants might prepare and post a list of the prices they charged for goods during the basic period for the reference of customers. OLD MARTINIQUE Martinique. French island in the West Indies, with an area of only 385 square miles, is the home of about 250,000 people. J. Bouzek, TAILOR LADIES' and GENTS' Best Materials, Workmanship Second Ave., two doors from Broadcasting Station AV.V.V.W.V.V.VA'.V.'.VW J! Start the Year Right Hy ? Saying Our ! COUPONS for Useful Household Hems. Call in and let us explain this plan to you. MUSSALXEM'S Economy Store "Where Dollars IIav More Cents" -.u. .v,. Bo iuHa .TO i-nones Phones J8, J8, 19 19 ? NEW ROYAL HOTEL J. Zarelli Proprietor "A HOME AWAY FROM ROME" Kates 75c up 50 Rooms Hot & Cold Water Prince Rupert, B.C. rhcne P.O. Box 196 i nvi. f r n men Tccrni unei unmaua moVUjjjJLiui Junior Chamber of Commerce Endorses Ceiliiif Plan of Federal Government Vilkce ! For Leaders Comlnj: Al Hauler Year Chusn Lewis Clifton has Deen tlec chief councillor for the na'Jvt i lage of Hartley Bay Other Robertson sr . 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