wm. prince TWpcrt Dailp T3chig Friday, January 11, 194G ubKshed every afternoon except Sun-lay by Prince Rupert Dally News Jmlted, Third Avenue. Prince Rupert, British Columbia. O. A. HUNTER, Managing Editor. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 3y 'Clty Carrier, per week J 5 er Month tiS -Per "Year 17.00 3y Mall, per month 40 -Per Year 14.00 MEMBER " A B C. (Authorized as Second Class Mall. Post Office Department, Ottawa). Dumping the Veterans A Department of Veterans Affairs official has confessed to another federal buck-passing policy namely that whereby the communities to which ex-servicemen choose to return after discharge, regarld-less of whether or not they came from them, shall be responsible for the housing and findings of jobs for such men. We know that there is a considerably larger number of servicemen taking thir discharges in British Columbia thali enlisted from this province. Even in Prince Rupert discharged personnel are coming here Avho did not enlist from the city 'many indeed who did not even enlist from this province. We have no objection to them coming here, of course, but there is going to be a hardship and a very definite one if we are ultimately to be made responsible for them all. It will be a, burden which it would be quite im-. possible for us to shoulder. . It is just not going to be so very simple as all that telling us: "there they are, now look after them." If that is going to be the policy of the .federal government, we might as Well start right now protesting vig-orousliy at the unfairness of it.. '25 Years and No Air Field Our Twenty Five 51 Years ago -column reminds us thatiteven as far back as the youthful year of 1921 in Prince Rupert's history we were talking about the need of an air field so that this city might be included on the route of one of the allrtironeer air lines. If we could ave pictured that quarter of a cen tury ago what great advances com- rmercial aviation would have made THy 1946 in the Canadian Northland 'we would probably have never '.dreamt that Prince Rupert; would I still be without an air field "at this i late 'date. But such is the case in ! spite of the extremely strategic po-; sitioh which we occupy and the fact t thnr'nlrnnst. pvprv twn-hit. town in the whole of North America now is j equipped with a landing field. Nor ;do we seem very much closer to t getting one. " We complain, and justly so, of course, about the railway company I neglecting this port and line in every ! v7ay' possible by making no effort to t develop business for its despised ; properties in these parts and at the ; failure of the .governments to assume ; adequate responsibility in the mat-i ter of keeping our highway open. '. Possibly we do not realize how far i behind the times we are and always will be until we have the air field j which will permit of efficacious air transport being made possible. It is. : about time we were doing something about it. No doubt, we shall face objections and excuses when we start the campaign for an air field to which we have so long been entitled. Epssibly, it will be a long and hard fight before wre get it so the sooner Vfe start the better. The obtaining ioian air field is a thing which Prince Rupert might well make a major objective in the year of development agd reconstruction which is still ySung. It is a "must have" for Prince Rupert. Surely we will not be satisfied to drift on another twenty-five years without one. We are being bypassed now. By then we will have been forgotten. at a. Prosperity Assured ' Canada is on the threshold of a long period of full production and prosperity, 75 leading executives state in the current issue of The 'Financial Post, provided that: 1. Industry is not bogged down by a series of strikes. 2. The present tax burden is re vised to encourage the expansion of current industry and 'development of new industries, new processes and new business. 3. A formula is found for restoring and expanding world trade. The basis for this contention is sound. Never in our 79 years history has this country faced a greater market opportunity or a greater duty to produce. The world and Canada itself are short of goods. War restrictions have built up a huge backlog in demand for consumer and civilian supplies. War destruction has left the world short of food and capital goods. Canada has the equipment, most of the raw materials and the know-how to play a major part in restoring world production. In certain basic and secondary industries, such as agriculture, forestry, fishing, construction and in most lines of manufacturing, there is an immediate market for everything that we can possibly turn out. The only serious limiting factors are those cited above. A solution of the first two, strikes and taxation, lies, within our own powers. The sincere co-operation of Jabor, management and capital can solve the first and a complete and scientific overhaul of our tax structure, plus co-operation of municipal,' provincial and federal governments, can solve the second. Only in regard to a solution, of world trade are we dependent on .others, and here we can help materially by offering the fullest Canadian co-operation. 'Whether Canada will be pros perous and happy in the year just commencing, depends almost entirely on Canadians themselves. 1 Code of Newspaper Ethics The canons of journalism of the modern newspaper e d i t o r dictate responsibility, freedom of .the. press, independence,, sincerity, impartiality, fair play, and decency, should apply in their entirety to the publication of a newspaper. News should,; d&v'er be colored, distorted, exaggerated, slanted, misinterpreted or so w'riten that it may lead, to misinterpretation. This applies not merely to direct statements, but equally to ommissions of qualifying circumstances and pertinent context. Accurately presented news in itself is often sensational, but "sensationalism" in handling the news is not condoned. The spirit of lively competition among the newspapers is healthy, sound, and productive of the greatest contributions. It should be fostered insofar as it stimulates enterprise, individuality, and craftsmanship "but not when it conflicts with the best interests of public service. The "beat" is recognized as a measure of alert journalism only insofar as it is accurate and complete. Beats that are inaccurate menace public confidence in the press. Accuracy must always take precedence over speed. "Get it first, but first get it right." Newspapers are chosen for their professional competence, their maturity, and their sense of responsibility. They should display these characteristics at all times in their handling of the news. Newspapers are chary of accepting confidential, "off the record" information when there are other legitimate sources of the same information that are not confidential; but a confidence, once accepted, must he respected absolutely. Controversial matters cannot be considered adequately, or accurately covered unless both sides of the question are reported with utmost fidelity and without the slightest trace of bias. j Standards of good taste as high as possible should be observed. Obligations are implied by "Freedom of the Press." The press, therefore, should have a passionate sense of responsibility to the public. ARE SEEKING NEW MEMBERS Drive to Be Made Next Wefh By Junior Chamber of Commerce National "J.C.C. Week" will be observed by the Prince Rupert Junior 'Chamber of Commerce "by an Intensified membership drive, a special dinner meeting and a publicity effort which will include broadcast speeches by at least six members. The chosen week is, January 14 to 21. It will culminate with a church parade on January 20 when the membership will attend Rev. A. P. MacSween's --e-ning service at First Pr oy-terian Church. Plans "for observation of national "J.C.C. Week" here were laid at the regular monthly dinner meeting of the Chamber in the Commodore Cafe last night and will be highlighted "by a drive for new members. Each member was asked to take two application cards and bring in two new members to the "special dinner meeting planned for next Wednesday. Six members were appointed to make radio talks in support of Junior Chamber of Commerce activities. They were President Clifford Ham, Walter Smith. Bob Parker, Earl Gordon, Duncan McRae, Hugo Kraupner and Bruce Stevens. Last night's meeting was attended by 30 members. Guests were II. G. Archibald, M.P., Andy McNaughton and Albert Mah. Mr. Archibald made a brief speech keynoted by a suggestion that Prince Rupert be alert to foster and develop small enterprises and Industries. McBride Street THIS AND THAT I Tit -nrt. M.tllw. Ai1.ro. STM. Inc. f VA man from the 'Ajax Novelty Company to see you, sir!" Albert Mah outlined his Interest in the operational end of developing a Prince Rupert-Vancouver air service. He was assured of co-operation on the part of the Junior Chamber. Warm thanks for his part in making the recent Radio Auction a success was extended to Andy McNaughton who performed valliantly as a pianist during the shows. "We in this country have long been commlt'teed to a belief m freedom of the press, and we shall remain so." Clement FIRST FOR c - FLAVOUR lcfLT Iff FROM GROCERS, CHAIN and DEPARTMENT S BACK TO 'CIVY' STREET WE'VE of the samples. just received a very nice range famous "Fashion-Craft" suit These are reserved for servicemen's ;: ;k priority orders only. Delivery can be made in four weeks. We'd suggest that selection be made early, to avoid disappointment. Priced from $3fr50 to 55P 'THE MEN'S SHOP" Brighten Up Your Kitchen With plastic or metal mouldings for sinks, tables and counters. It's Colourful! Practical! See it Now at Sanitary! Gordon's Hardware Phone 311 ROTARY HEARS FAREWELL TALK A fareewell address by R. M, Window, a Prince Rupert Rotar-ian of long standing, was heard by Prince Rupert Rotary Club members at their weekly luncheon meeting Thursday afternoon. Mr. Winslow is leaving shortly to live In Vancouver where he will be assistant general, manager of the Canadian Fish and Cpld Storage division of B. C, Packers. Included in Mr. Wlnslow's talk was an outline of a recent trip to California "which I intended to take with Mrs. Winslow 32 years ago but never did get around to." President James H. Thompson assured Mr. Winslow of a warm welcome to the Rotary Club here whenever he happened to be in Prince Ruoert. On motion of J. J. Little the club .decided to send a message of condolence to relatives of the late Norman Watt, a former member. A wreath will also b? sent to his funeral. Guests at the meeting were John Hart and James Manzer of Nanaimo and Claire Davis. Bahamas Make Bid For Silk Market NASSAU, Oi Silk worms and mulberry trees have been Imported to the Bahama Islands in an attempt to make the Islands a major production centre for silk. About li'months ago. the British Caribbean Silk Co. "launched the project, bringing in cuttings from Osigian mulberry trees In South America and planting them on one of the 29 islands. Plans call for more cuttings to be brought for planting on other Wands. The Bahama's semi-tropical climate Is ideal for silk worm culture, and six crops of cocoons are harvested each year four more than the number usually harvested In Japan. Glajsif led Ads, bring rtfSuHs, IN THE SUPREME COCRT OP BRITISH COLUMBIA IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE' "ADMINISTRATION ACT" and IN THE MATTER OP THE ESTAIE OP OUSTAP ELSTROM, DECEASED INTESTATE TAKE NOTICE that by Order of His Honor. W. E. Fisher, made on the ,8 th day of January, A.D. 1948. I Vus appointed Administrator of the Estate of CluBtal Elstrom, deceased, Intestate, and all parties having claims against the aald estate are hereby required to furnish same, property verified, to me on or before the 19th day of February, A.D. 1946. and all turtles Indebted to the Estate are required to pay the amount of their Indebtedness to me forthwith. DATED at Prince Rupert, B.C., this 8th day of January. A.D. 1648. NORMAN A. WATT, Official Administrator, Prince Rupert. B.C. 19 STORAGE SPACE AVAILABLE Storage for a trunk, radio, cedar chest, piano, or the entire furnishings of your home Is convenient 'an" Inexpensive. We own and operate the warehouse where your goods are stored. For complete details about packing, crating, moving, storage and shipping, PHONE 6 0 LINDSAY'S CARTAGE & STORAGE LTD- Corner 2nd ana Park Avenue "WHAT IS Better English I By D. C. WILLIAMS 5 HON! "i 1. What is wrong with this sentence? "He is tWeibest workman of any man In the shop." 2. What is the correct pronunciation of "risque?" 3. Which one of these words Is misspelled? Caulaflour, spinach, potatoes. Answers 1. Say, "of all the men," or, "among all the men." 2. Pronounce res-ka, e as In me, a as in day, accent last syllable. 3. Cauliflower. 4. That quality BRITISH COLUMBIA'S FINEST SALMON WITHOUT A PARPEN? rv-t -. ri T-Y Y H T If XT"VtIT A T" " T TT Hit,. 1 11V1E. 1U 1 miirv. iiuvr nuwui wm v-i a nnrM re rDHCT COrC 7M CDn n 1 L r I J I IK I . 1 I IIWlJ - A V ' A , All III Every outdoor garden task in each locality must be timed with reference to a key date, which Is the average date of the last killing frost. In spring. The number of days between this date and thai of the first killing frost in fall determines the entire list of crops which can be grown. One of the first things the amateur gardener" should learn is the length of this frost-free season in his locality, and he should keep it in mind In selecting varieties of bnth vegetables and flowers to grow. In most localises there Is a date In the spring which Is ac cepted as the time when tender plants, which would be injured by frost, can De safely set out. Here in Prince Rupert there Is seldom frost after May 15. There Is always the chance of an exceptional year, when a frost will occur long after the average time, and many tender things may be nipped, But some risk must always be accepted in gardening. Talk to 'your gardening neighbors "about their practice, and you will find it easy to decide on the date to accept as safe from frost In your garden. Of course some years you may win with a long-shot and .get a crop from an early planting of a tender crop "because of an exceptionally warm spring. If you want to figure the odds against this kind of chance taking, you may estimate that the risk t.l l.nJ.. nfnnl. .. . loaiug iciiuci jiauis is gjjjt doubled, when they are sf two weeks before the kt proof date. There U nothlntr tn h moreover, by taking 'this with nlants which ha started Indoors, since they & be seriously injured by a hj frost which does not kill th and always do best when continue ?rowln? without ch Lumber See Us for your BUILDIN NEEDS DUIIDHTT CU1T1 r IIILrVl I LTlll & CO. LTD. Phone 651 or 652 mm and Way Points - - - j r .t u i liner rfir i niDDn ninn Islands every fortnight 1 MilJiCi AillUJJUablUlJ, ill and Reservations FRANK J. SKINNER Prince Rupert Agent Third Ave. DAILY NEWS HONOR ROLL Phone Your Assistance Invited The Dally News is completing a Roll of Honor which It is hoped may contain the name of every man and vcjttt of this city to serve with the armed forces at sea, or iw and in tho fllr Tn mnb-A thl Hcf nnmntota l le ACCnt1&l t( obtain the co-operation of the public as a whole In tut' mlttlng the names. It Is Impossible for the Dally News or any one per501 to compile the list complete so we are asking YOU to responsible for the submission of the name of YOUR WJ YOUR girl or YOUR friend. The following is the information we would like you s fill In and send to ROLL OF HONOR EDITOR Dally News, . Prince Rupert Name Service (Army. Navy, Air Force) Rank Next Of Kin Relation Address Date of Enlistment ., Date 'of Discharge . If Casualty, Nature and Date . . i rvemeoioer, h iuu ao not sumnit certain F" name, no one else may. You are responsible.