PAGE TWXJ """ ir THE DAILY NEWS PRINCE RUPERT, BRITISn COLUMBIA Published Every Afternoon Except Sunday by Prince Rupert Dfcily News Limited, Third Avenue o. aT hunter, managing editor LOCAL ADVERTISING i anal hi,, per men , $ioo vmraci, per incn 50c Readers, per line 25c Black Face Readers, per line . 40c Business and Professional Cards inserted dally, per month, Per ch , $2.5o MEMBER OF THE CANADIAN PRESS The Canadian Press is exclusively entitled to use. for publication of all news despatches credited to it or to the Associated Press in this paper and also the local news published therein. All rights of republication of special despatches therein are also reserved. DAILY EDITION BC Thursday, January 28, 1943 EDITORIAL Problems of the Press . . . When the effects of the depression that'began in 1929 were felt at their peak in the following years there began a mortality among newspapers of this continent that affected profoundly the thinking habits and loyalties of millions of citizens. Although surviving newspapers grew stronger temporarily, the advent of the 1937 let-down, followed by the outbreak of the new World War, now in its fourth year, brought new problems that imperiled the existence of thousands of newspapers, and in 1941 the toll was given new impetus, first by the discontinuance of many small Weekly newspapers followed by papers in both small and large cities. In a roundup of the situation in American journalism as it existed on January 1, 1943, Editor and Publisher, the nowspaper's periodical, cited the astounding fact that (53 daily newspapers ceased publication in 1942. Reasons for these suspensions "were listed as follows: Mounting costs of operation, including labor and materials; decreasing advertising revenue, materials and manpower shortage and an uncertain future." It may be particularly significant that in the earlier wave of newspaper mortality the peak of suspension came in the eighteen-month period from June, 1937, until ixuvemuer, iv6a, wnen 41 daily .newspapers went' out of existence. The largest newspaper to go under in 1942 was the Philadelphia Ledger, and other important larger papers nm oown were trie Kansas (Jity Journal, the New Bedford Mercury, the Pallas Journal, the Austin Tribune, the Boise Capital-News and the Trenton State-Gazette. Twenty-five of the newspapers that ouit went to weekly or semi-weekly publication in an effort to carrv on, ana mese were an in small communities. For the mos part the defunct papers filled a real need in their commu nities and their suspension was a real loss. No newsnaner no matter hnw srrmll ;fe loyal supporters, even though thev be not numerous enougn to save tneir naper trom disaster. And the impact of honest, outspoken editorial opinion aided greatlv in ui sumuon oi me problems ot the country. As these newspaners go out of business.' their place; are beintr taken bv othor nnd lnvwv nnnovc t w m. .-. ly super-macrazines with countless features and moiv or less rationed opinion. It mav be accepted as one result of this increasing mortaljtv of newspaners that American opinion is beinp formed by fewer and fewer writers. The greatest threat to a free press is found in economic forces ; . 1S powerless to combat. , , German Transport . . . A maior noint in fltlV PJllpillriHnn vonrowlSnr ft 1 i1. of the war in Europe has to do with Germany's transport iv""i wiutii is vum io niuers war macpine. If it is adequate to his purposes, he may be able to maintain a passable defence for some time. If it is not, disintegra- l'u"ul luicra may sec in wjtn surprising suddenness. In addition to all the traffic relating to troop move- " supplies iur comoai iorces, uermany s railroads are forced to haul oil, grain and other produce from the Balkans, coal from Qermany to Italy, fruit, grain, vegetables and other materials from all the conquered oicci luuni oweuen and many other things to keer 1 German v functioning. The only relief is that about 20 per cent of German tratlic is carried on inland waterways, many of which ' " wner. uermany needs desperately xt xi a a ." " ...wnu ujjcu me iueuuerraiiean io ner snips, bhe h$ as much hope of achieving it as an oramre tree nns nf jinmiwi'nn ti,i h Best judgment of the United Nations, based on reports from neutral sources, is that Germany's transport system is strained, to capacity but shows no sign of imminent collapse. Manpower and locomotive shortages are developing. Locomotive plants that formerly turned out submarines and tanks are now working as hard as Allied bombs will let them, turning out motive power for trains 4 he resources of occupied Europe have been fine-combed' for rolling stock. Civilian travel is virtually eliminated There are indications that Germany's railroads are carrying less freight than last year. A stepping-up of Allied bombing could reduce their operations drastically. I This would be followed by disaster on the military front I Conference With Wartime Housing Heport on Deliberations Made at .Meeting: of School Board Last Night ReDDrt Was made at. Inct nlaht'e trustees on a conference of a com mlttee of the board consistine nf Chairman Jack Deane and Trustees J. T; Langridge and E. J. Smith with repsentatives of the citv coun cil and Wartime Housing when a numer or matters affecting school interests were gone into. 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R.tor xactly and avoid scrap and Irritation of misfit bladai SHRIMPS BOAT W.S.L. Fresh every day, 5:00 p.m. First Float West of Imperial Oil Co. the additional children there wouldl , THE DAILY NEWS . DISTRICTNEWS OFFICERS OFY.P.E.A. meeting of the board of school ,Port Simpson Organization Names Its Leaders For Year be. and this was not as yet complefff J V VW-atihe time of thp rnnforpnop 11 CUratorS As for Seal Cove School .erouhd undertaking had been given by Wartime Housing that these would be restored to the shape they had been in before. In the matter of school property which had been leased bv Wartime Housing, a blueprint was presented ana examined Dy the trustees. The progress report of the com mittee was received and the com mlttee was requested to carry on. PORT SIMPSON, Jan. 28-At thi annual election of the Youn; People's Educational Association the following were elected officers for the year 1943: Grand President Charles Dudo-ward. Vice Grand President Thomas 3osnell. President William E. KeUy. First Vice-president Joshua McKay. Amorose wells, Bertel Scott and Harvey Ryan. ward, Solomon Grav. Wallace Green and James Dudoward. Marriage at Bella Bella .Miss Margaret Ena .Martin Heroines Rride of David Isaac Campbell BELLA BELLA, Jan. 28 The marriage took place here recently of Miss Margaret Ena Martin of Bella Bella and David Isaac Campbell of Kitkatla. Rev. W. R. Welch officiated. It was a pretty (remonv. fea tured by dainty kofns of the prin cipals. The bridesmaids were the Misses Grade Martin, liable Hall, M?rCV Brown. TMhrlln HnmMilt Second Vice-president Arthur and the flower ulrls. Irene Vlckers. Wesley. Elsie Lawson and Nora Windsor. Third Vice-president Edward Groomsmen were Henrv McKav. Bryant, Ambrose Robinson. Richard Wind- Treasurer Herbert 'Bryant. ' sor and pharles Mqody. General and' Financial Secretary A wedding supper was served at -Henry Gray. the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dav;d Recording Secretary Thomas Carpenter and later in the evenins . a uancing party iook place In the Jfleacf Curator Arthur Swanson. Community Hall. Boys pf the Air Assistant Head curator Solo- rce ana Army were in attend- ance. Chester Swanson. . lharles McKay, William Snence Terrace Woman Social Committee-Charles San- Dno In Qnnfn key, ;y. Joe Offutt Jr., 'Lloyd Di:do- -fltS 111 JUUlll Management Committee John ' MlttUT tarr a Hiehl.v Ks oAM1.Mn r-. i i : . treniPfl Kpvirlont .if VAnVDf oauAcjr, uavia uenny josepii OI- .v tt?' futt Sr., James Lawson, Isaac Sankey, Mark Green, Joshua Bryant. Sam Hughes, John Tait Sr., and George Sankey. Mrs, Thos. Smith Of Burns Lake Given Farewell BURNS LAKE, Jan. 28 the president. Smithers Has Coldest Snap In Many Years The women s Association of Burns ,int.. Lake United Church held an after- noon tea and farewell in honor of Mrs. Thomas P. Smith who 1 leaving shortly with her family to loin ner husband now located in Prince Rupert. The event was held n the Manse which was taste fully arranged for the occasion. During the afternoon a gift was sresented to Mrs. Smith by Mrs. !Vdam Crisp who spoke of the high esteem in which she was held bv .... SMITHERS, Jan. 28 - Smithers. in common with the rest of British Columbia and the Pacific Coast, has experienced the recent cold wave and temperatures have ranged lower than have- been customary here for several years. Many households have been handicapped with frozen water pipes but there has been no extreme shortage of fuel as nearly everyone had enough .to at least see them over the cold spell although there is no surplus anywhere. The weather has now moderated and it is hoped that the worst spell of the winter is already behind. Terrace Feels Cold Snap Too Sub-Zero Temperature Accentuated Ky Stiff Nortrj breeze TERRACE. Jan. 28 Terrace, like the rest of the country, has been suffering from an unusually severe cold snap during the nast two weeks. There has been.a stiff breeze throughout the perlodjwhlcb has had the pffprt. nf nn 7- -t - v v r j ubbviivudiMj. iit severity of the sub-zer3TciTipera- mies wuicn on on aatUM.iv flnH Standing TERRACE, Jan. 28 Word has reached Terrace that Mrs. Arthur Carr passeed away suddenly on Thursday last in Vancouver. Mr. and Mrs. Carr haye lived many years at Terrace where Mr. Carr held the position of road foreman and where they have made many friends. Mrs. Carr was an active member pf the Anglican Church. .Mr. Carr retired from his position only a year ago arid they had-gone to Vancouver to spend the Skeena Crossing Vedding Party Mr. and Mrs. George Turner Celebrate .Marriage by Entertaining Friends . me,mberS, f0-her SKEENA CROSSING, Jan. 23 - and helpfulness n the Women's . Mr. and Mrs. George Turncf Auxiliary work of the church. brated their rp,pn Refreshments were sieved, tea nt(,ini , Kt au..,,.. ....s a iaige crown or. ...B pvuu u, . juim uowans. friends at a werfrilno. nnrt "o J The bride wore n rnnr lmioit-, rose gown while the bridesmaid, Miss Phyllis Kennedy, was attired in a matching dress. The groomsman was Rufus Mc-Dames. The prettily decorated bride's tables were centred with a three-tiered, wedding cake. Mrs. E. Kennedy and Mrs. E. Wesley looked after the serving. The Kitzegukla Brass .Band play-ed appropriate music and the supper was followed by danclni?. ihe entire proceedings being most en joyable. air. and Mrs. Turner have left i to reside at Tprrace. Church Army Entertainment At Kitwanga KITWANGA, Jan. 28 A social and entertainment was held by ouicers or the Kitwanga Church Army in the Army Hall and was much enjoyed by a large gathering. Walter J. Sinclair acted as chairman and there was a brief address by Honorary Captain Paul Benson. Taking part in the program vere A McDames, wUh A reading; S. Bryant, with vo'cal solos; E. H. Moore, with stories; Capt. a! Matthews and W. J. Sinclair, with vocal duets; Mrs. Slmedeeks, with uioie stories; Edward Talt. one man choir; stories by S. Mortran! and solos by Miss Beatrice Benson. The opening hymn was led by r iem uaptain S. Bryant and Churrh Army officers were led by Ed. Talt I m a spiritual song. n r i ueiresnments were served at Sunday last dipped to ten degrees the oinsn f nu . t. . below zero. " Pa ACTIVITIES OF Y.M.C.A. AND Y.W.C.A. lly D0K0T1IY GAKnUTT Tlie Hostess The Navy dance, which was to have' been held at Chatham Barracks on Saturday evenlnj next, has been postponed until further notice. In the meantime, don't forget the Ontario regiment dance Io. tonight. We were sorry to lose Mrs. War dale Irom the "Y" staff. Her husband's health has necessitated a move south and we all hope thai the change will prove beneficial. Mrs. Garbutt Sr., grandmother to the new little Mailene Garbutt. ha left for her home In Eugald. Manitoba. She has been visiting her son, LAC Wilfred Gaiutt of tho Air Force, and her daughter-in- law and, while here, was Joined for a short time by her elder son, Arthur, who Is aim In the RCAF but i stationed at one of the outpost.; Mrs. Garbutt was a faithful at-. tendant at tho Service Wives' Club. i "Dutch" misses Bob Gibson no end. He has looked all over tho I place for him In the dk drawsm. i under the telephones, behind the calendars and even in the coalhol" downstairs but he only found "Ye-hudi" there. And he scared the caretaker almost as much as "Ye hudl" scared him. A little co-ope: atlon Is good t the best of men. For Instance, evet since the sign was put up by :N canteen "Please return empty boi ties and dishes" the girls who work In the canteen have been most Ing rvmtdy. Ktp a tin handy for omtrgtncitt. H EALING SALVE from Gtiy caiw Cull, Burns Scoldi, Alh Foot, Sor Mytdti, tt., via thit nw( tast-octmg, toothing, twt-mu , t kw bnuc Hi I ij COumiirs 1 1 u savoy HOTEL Carl Zarelli, Prop. Phone 37 P.O. Hot 5H FRASER STREET PRINCE RUPEKT TnynsDAY, January 28, i ! gratified by' the response IN, .....v w....& uul U nas eased j work very much. Now if yr-u ' ti : just carry the same he;-? . over Into the lounge, und" macazlnes voun ran A tables, put books ba :k 0:1 tl" rary shelves, fold up cird when used and bring pack of and games back to the board at the office, all w'V. sweetness and light and th would look a lot neat r, " ' your untidiness is a rrf;:- ' your mother no matter "j. 'S she brought you up. A Year Ago Today ut .. January 28, 1942- Mr Mu. 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