P M m by v Fit 13 It I U .11 a' as 1"'' if if ' PAGE TWO THE DAILY NEWS THE DAILY NEWS PRINCE RUPERT, BRITISH COLUMBIA -Published Every Afternoon Except Sunday by Prince Rupert Dally News Limited, Third Avenue Z O. A. HUNTER. MANAGING EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION IfATES By City Carrier, per week - Per month Per year - - By Mall, per month - - Per year - . MEMBER OF THE CANADIAN PRESS The Canadian Press Is exclusively entitled to use (or publication of all news despatches credited to It or to the Associated Press In this oaDer and also the local news published therein. AU rights of republication of also reserved. DAILY EDITION Where Ignorance Is Bliss . . . tlv: there is need for some attention be ing paid to the venereal disease situation in the city. Otherwise it would not have been brought before the city council with a view to taking a line of action to lessen its further spread. At one time, venereal disease was one of those things wjiich we were shocked to even hear mentioned. It just wasn't decent to talk about it. The result was that there was no intelligent discussion of the subject, there was little reliable knowledge about it on the part of people generally and the principal aim seemed to be to conceal its presence rather than combat ' it. Happily, it is different today. Frank and open discussion of venereal disease has imbued the public with realization of its horrors and knowledge of how to prevent and control it. Still there are a few old-fashioned people who profess their dislike to seeing reference to venereal disease in print. They somehow imagine that to talk or write about it is not genteel, arouses alarm or has some indefinable undesirable effect. The fact of the matter is that public dicussion of venereal disease like other unpleasant matters- can often be of the utmost value. . Ignorance and inaction resulting from failure or , unwillingness to face them are often the best nourishment of unpleasant things. There is no discretion in trying. to cover up or ignore such thiners. The old saying that "Where ignor ance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise" does not go with venereal disease for instance. Publicity has of late been recognized as one of the best means of combatting venereal disease. People have the right to have full knowledge of : wnere venereal disease is being spread, there are responsible authorities whose duty it is to ascertain such information and pass it along. Fall of Sicily It was not so very many weeks ago that Rome was saying a million Allied soldiers would bo required to take Sicily. Now Sicily has been taken by a force known to be less than one-third of that number and, while there have been some casualties, that 'S force is still largely intact. equipment have been captured and, doubtful asset that they are, more than 140,000 enemy prisoners have been taken. . -The record of Sicily is' a good hearteniw? one for. "ouj- side. A few months ago some of us could hardly even picture being in possession and control of all North Africa, to say nothing of Sicily as well. The next thing we may well anticipate' is further territorial gain in Europe uaiKans, in iNorway, in r ranee or even uermany itself. Who knows in this war of surprises? Possibly the Sicilian camnafea has been P-ettW I an undue portion of the limelight these days. Possi- ' bly we have been inclined to lose sight of the great ( victories of our Allies in Russia and the correspond- , ing reverses of our enemy. The successful operations under direction of the Americans in the South Pacific area may be of greater importance than the most of us have attached to them. v There are many things for us to feel pleased about in the way the war has been going for our side these past few months. We have definitely started to win, even though a lot of us-have not come to a full realization of the fact as yet. Dibb Printing Company OFFICE SUPPLIES PRINTING - BOOKBINDING STATIONERY HI K T II DAY AND EVEHYDAY CARDS WATERMAN'S FOUNTAIN PENS Besricr .Block, 3rd .15 .65 $7.00 .40 $4.00 special despatches therein are ' Wednesday. August 18. 1943 originating ana now it is Large quantities of Axis in Italy proper, in the Street - Phone 234 ASHORE ON SICILY, CANADIANS PLAN ill This group of Canadian soldiers Is pictured ashore on the Italian Island of Sicily after compleUng their dawn landings; at left centre of the group, showing his men their next Immediate objective oln the map he holds, is Capt. Nat Baker. From here the Canadians, working with the British 8th Army drive up the co ist at a terrific pace.--Canadian Army Photo. rr- The soccer game 1 between Air A4- 1 Force and Ontarlos scheduled last night at . the Acropolis grounds was postponed.. GUhuly Cu? softball stand ings are as follows: W L T Pts 32 L. A. A. 12 3 3 27 Station Comp. 12 2 2 26 Dry Dock 11 2 3 25 quartermaster 9 2 5 23 R. C. A. F. 10 3 2 22 Navy 2 9 4 4 22 R. C. O. C. 7 5 6 21 Ontario 8 3 3 19 377 Co. A 6 3 6 18 Trucks . - 7 4 4 18 Americans 8 5 2 18 R. C.C.S. 4 3 8 16 Navy 1 6 6 4 16 9th Coast 6 6 3 15 22nd A. A. 5 8 3 13 K. O. R. C. 5 7 2 12 The Canadian-bred horse, Mc- Mark. owned by Jim Fair bf Brantiord, Ontario, won the Duke of Connaught sliver cup for three year olds and up at 1 i-" mlle- ,two ,rs H;,Rl?" , SiwSiLfSS the.start to win by four lengths. Mrs. Dorothy Round Little of Brldgewater, N. S., and Don Mc-Diarmld of Ottawa carried off five titles between them in the Canadian Tennis Championships at Halifax three years ago Mrs. Little, former Wimbledon champion who once dominated the women's tennis world, way tops In the singles, women's doubles and mixed doubles, while McDlarmld headed the sir:les and doubles. Tiger Flowers Became the first negro to hold the world's middleweight booxlng title when he outpointed Harry Greb at New York 17 years ago. Flowers held the crown four months, lc t ng to Mickey Walker December 3, 1926. NEW DECORATION The ribbon of the George Cross is dark blue threaded through a bar adorned with laurel leaves. PARLOR IN Women as Well as Men Will Prefer Simple Dwellings When War's Over By SIDNEY GRUSON Canadian Press Staff Writer LONDON, Aug. 18 (Pi The Englishman's home is still his ;astle, and his wife's too, and here is a growing movement lfoot wilh a strong voice to make better casUes available to more Britons after the war. The problem is bigger than simply, lebuilding what the Nazis knocked down during the blitzes. Labor, Conservative and Liberal members of parliament alike are urging that the government build decent homes for workers at prices they can afford. These members want more than dull-looking, tiny cottages meagrely equipped, for the man who has been building Lancaster bombers and 25-pound field gun3 in record time during the war. They want family houses for the workers with more conveniences j for women such as refrigerators and washing machines built into the house, and at a price for which the worker won't have to mortgage away the remainder of his life. Building- Costs It has been estimated that 4,-300,000 houses will be needed urgently In Britain after tlu war. The problems connected with such a program are that building costs have more than doubled since the start of the war, two-thirds of Britain's building craftsmen are in the services or munitions factories with no certainty when they can return to their peacetime trade at the end of hostilities and the lack of opportunity for training others In sufficient strength to meet the need within a reasonable period of time For seven houts In parliament recently George Hicks, parliamentary secretary for the Ministry of Works, and M. S. j McCorquodale, parliame n t a r J ! secretary for the Ministry ol Labor upheld the government i AS ITALIANS SURRENDERED TO ALLIES AT ENNA ' THEIR ADVANCE against severe opposition key-noted by the declaration of Ellis Smith, Labor that "our people have worked and sacrificed dur ing the war, and must have houses worthy of them." The government, actually, has already begun a building pro gram. It is building simple cot tages for agricultural workers but these a: costing up to $3,915 for non-parlor types, ex clusive of the cost of the land, and there is a general outcry for a better type of house at a lqwer cost. Training1 Builders At the end of the parliamentary debate little new light had jsen shed on government plans to meet the dilemma. New building 'methods are being explored, th? complaining members were told. But the member.' weren't satisfied, charging tha Hicks was making evasive answers and that "inexperienced and unlnstructed bossing" by Tovernment departments had caused the Increased building costs. In the labor side of the problem, the government! has announced a plan to train about 2C0.O0O men in the first two post-war years but McCorquo-I dale admitted that it would take four years rather than two to train all the men needed. Canada at War 25 Years Ago Aug. 18, 1918 British advanced In face of strong enemy apposition and entered Merville. and the French took Le Hamel The movement for the encirclement of Noyon continued as the French reached the outskirts of Lassigny and captured the village of Plmprez. Advertise In the Daily News. BE READY! .Summer is here. Get your TENNIS RACQUETS strung by A. B. Hodges. White Apartments. Phone 427 emerge from the remains of their had an Important share In the Italian soldiers, with white flag and hands held high, fort tp surrender to Allied troops at Enna, Sicl'y, Canadians capture pf Enna, MORE FRUIT IS SHOWING Advancing; Season Brings More Fruits at Slightly Lower Prices An extended variety of fresh fruits and vegetables appearing on local market outlets has been allowing customers a greater range of choice fruits at somewhat lower prices this last week. Prices of staples remain unchanged, however. The advancing fruit season has reduced the price notably of pears which in one store have dropped from a dollar a dozen to 75 cents. Concord grapes have appeared and are selling at 60 cents a pound. Small white Terrace turnips are on sale at five cents a pound. Meat prices remain at formtr levels. Prices current here as as follows: Fruit Grapefruit. Calif., 2 for .30 and 4 for .25 Lemons, doz .35 and .45 Oranges, Navel, doz .35 to .60 Pears, doz 75 Grapes, Seedless .50 Apples, Transparent, lb 20 Blue Grapes, lb. .60 Cooking Apples, 2 lbs. .25 Plums. Blue, lb 30 Cherries, lb 40 Canteloupe 30' and .35 Peaches, doz 90 Apricots, lb JO Watermelon .14 Butter First Grade 43 Lard Pure, 2 lbs 40 Vegetables B.C. Carrots, per bunch .05 Tomatoes, 2 lbs. .25 Fresh Peas, lb. .15 Sweet Potatoes, lb. .25 Cucumbers, each .15 Turnips, yellow, lb. .10 Turnics. white, local, lb. .05 Potatoes. 5 lbs. .22 3arjlc. imported, lb .20 Cauliflower, each .15 to .35 Cabbage, lb .10 lettuce, each .10 Celery, lb, .20 Flour Flour, 493, No. 1 hard wheat 1.95 Second Patent 1.80 Flour, 24's 1.05 Pastry Flour, 10 lbs .05 Sugar White, lb 09 Golden Yellow, lb 09 ! Brown, lb 09 I Meats I package .54. slab 50 Ham, first erade, lb .43 Cottage Roll, lb : 44 I Pork, dry salt, lb JO Veal, loin, lb .33 , Veal Chops, lb 35 and .40 Beef, pot roast, lb 25 and .30 Beef Steak, lb 40 and .45 1 Lamb, leg, lb 55 i Lamh Chons. lb 40 to .60 ; ; Lamb Shoulder, lb 40 and .45 I Eggs- ,B.C. fresh extras, Grade A: I Large, cartoned, doz 59 Local, new laid, doz .65 GETS SEVEN-YEAR TERM The President of Eire s elected by direct vote of the people for a term of seven years. Announcing the Opening of the STYLE BEAUTY PARLOR AND BARBERSHOP At 607 3rd Ave. W. (Next door to the Koyal Rank) Phone Blue 81 for Appoint, ments. All work guaranteed mvuMxmmmiMMMVKtmm GEORGE DUCHAK and his B PRAIRIE RAMRLERS 7-piece Modern and Old-time Dance Band open for engagements. "No dance too big, no dance too small." Write to George Duchak, c-o Daily News mm m.mi im mm wnmm J.M.S.Loubser D.C., B.A. Chiropractor Wallace Block Phone 640 Tchesinkut Lake Tchesinkut Lake Auto Camp-Ten miles south of Burns Lake, on highway to Tweedsmuir Park. Three cabins. $1.50 tier da v. Cook- tng utensils supplied. Trailer space and camp sites. Rate, 50c per day with use of kitchen. uooa trout and char fishing, and big-game country. Open from MaV lSt tsi -Tanuartr let .. service in connection. Write or V tf "r, E- Lord- Tchesinkut WEDNESDAY. AUqust ANNOUNCEMENT After August Cove. We 24th cais Milk Rfnvoa 9 your Retail Milk Deliverip ,n , are unable to keep J in guun xuiuung order, will be left at GroJ PI grocer to save your A ior you. It is important that you bring . your empty bottle when calling for your milk. Return ,all empty bottles to r . our driver. U3I try our NATURJ CURL WAVI We are certainly getting compliments these days on the lovely permanents we are giving. If you haven't tried us yet, be sure and drop in. Annette Powc Beauty Shopp 4th Street (Across from Post Office). TO HELP CHINESE Campaign in Prince Rupert to Commence Xejt WeekPreliminary OiganizaUon Enthusiasm w?s displayed ai a meeting of citizens last night at the Canadian Legion Hall when it was decided to organize a Chinese War Relief Fund cam- ' paign In Prince Rupert com mencing next week, The meeting was presided over by S. E. Parker who was named chairman of the campaign. - It was dechied to carry on some canvassing as well as appeal for voluntary subscriptions which will be received at any time by any of the local banks. There will be a Sunday night concert on August 29 and a tag day on August 28. Committees were named as follows: General S. E. barker, chairman; a. R. S. Blackaby, treasurer; Mrs. Sam Quon, Miss Ruby Man, Mrs. Benny Lee, Charlie Huey, Ling Bo Shong, Ben Lee, Yuen Y. Soh, Earl Mah, M. T. Lee, P. Mah, c. O. Minns, Dr. R. C. Bamford, A. 8. Nlckerson and H. A. Breen. Advertising and Publicity C. G. Minns and Earl Mah. Canvass H. A. Breen, Kenneth Mah, A. S. Nlckerson and Wong Look. Finance G. R. S. Blackaby and Ben Lee. B.C. Furniture Company 1 Doors with Locks and Hinges at a low price. 9 Sets of Al Win-(lows. 2 Hot Water Tanks. 1 Water Tank, GO gallons. 20 Wash Basins at $5.50 each. Phone Black 324 Third Avenue Phone Bit I For Income RETURNS JSfi i v tmmvn Phone 88 J!IM NEWROYJ HOTEL J. ZARELLI, ?m A Home Avar Iron B Rates I5c sf 50 Rooms. Hot and Water Prince Rupert, M Phone 281 P.O. Boi SERVICES TO Vancouver, VictorU Waypoints, Stewart North Queen Charlotte Islij Full Information, Tlcl and Reservation FRANK J. SKIXNU Prince Rupert At'1 Thlr.1 Ave. tbV III Fresh Local lM .1 Mill Pasteurized i VALENTIN V$ m PHONE 651 VICTORY SH RENEW Slfl 531 RICHARD VANCOUVER. We have moved tJ tU premises and ' 111 l,.o nil Ca to us. Please home address, It j divert. lo speeu WE PAY THE CHAK