NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER p CABS Q Phone TAXI TAXI C McINTYRE ml 537 Xobacco Store im Ormes) DAY and NIOHT SERVICE nrminnw. Published at Canada's Most Strategic Pacific Port "Prince Rupert, the Key to the Great Northwest" Bill and Ken Nesbitt VOL. XXXV, No. 218. PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1948 PRICE FIVE CENTS . - J 1 ar JX. m m m m - m r. w -u. BREAKING UP NGSHOREMEN BACK TO WORK .5 Horse Seat reauer is in "Safe" rep) Poll- ni-a ntfnmnforl deleat of the i i i. it... f ( nr in Lni! . nlnnf inn xt1i: have on the gov-lts future actioas. trv to minimize while all returns appears to have ihom many con- Electeurs, a group 274 noils reoortcd. SIS lie Liberal, 9.896. urnrrroccl ira r "v. C.C.F., 1,736. 1 jhrir.PmtJTPsitrn, r pa vo t no o i ti 1700 lead but greatly reduced 1945 general elec- i won wiin a more than 7,000 nearest opponent. expected to be in a constituency 017 had returned ates In all but one Y G gnmrnt Is (ilven ""j uii inursaay un jus return George LaFleche making a special property for the ... vni nn 1 1 t - t . the city council In Port on zonln.3 and The special corn er Aid, Nora Ar- Youncs and the .me proposal that should give his matter was made . . rimn i .. iiuiii nC lie additional as-r. LaPlechp tuts, one being In "ice hall In a dc- tla) area where he observed "things ..v..,SU(, nuurs not Ka v. I... i 1 "rlnce Rim.- Mr LaFleche ar-never have been CLIP KR5 -vw iown ac- tw confined to j "ignis so may be given to uniclpal sunprin. . , r-vi 1111- - nucnea to vernment butters Heverse In Quebec By-election MANSLAUGHTER CASE ENDING Contention that William Main either fell or was thrown Into Inverness Channel from the gill-ncltcr In which he wis riding by the roughness of the sea on tne night of April 21 was advanced by D. Milton Owen, defence counsel for Edgar Snldal, charged with manslaughter, In Assize Court this morning. Summing up the defence case for the Jury, Owen advanced the suggestion that Main had fallen Into the water before the" collision between the glllnetter piloted by Snldal and the packer Quathlaskl IS piloted by Andrew Green. The prosecution claims that negligence on the part of Snldal was responsible for the collision which allegedly burled Main Into the water. Main's body was never recovered. Testimony of Snldal. J. S. Smith and other witnesses Indicated that Main was suffering from an upset stomach, said to be due to drinking, prior to his disappearance, anc that he was standing on the af lerdeck of the glllnetter prior to the collision. The morning session concluded at 1:15 this afternoon when defence counsel completed his summation of evidence for ths jury Court resumed at 2:15 to hear the summation of Crown Prosecutor T. W. Brown. (Earlier evidence Is reported on Page 5.) NEW PLANE ON MERCY FLIGHT Diverted from Its scheduled course to pick up an Injured logger at the Ollderslecve Logging. Co. camp at Rivers Inlet, the latest, addition to Queen Charlotte Air Lines, a Norseman plane named "Nimpkish Queen", arrived In the city at 4 o'clock this afternoon. "Nlmpklsr. Queen", with a capacity of six passengers or threc-auarters of a ton of freight, will be used for chartc service out of Prince Rupert. It will be despatched on a charier freight flight to the north to morrow. The plane also is es pecially fitted to accommodate stretcher cases, a feature which was found useful on Its first flight to Trincc Rupert, this afternoon. The plane was piloted by Capt. Art Barron, with J. Nairn as copilot. L. II. Batten, of Canadian Exploration Ltd. also was a passenger, heading for the Uuuk Mine at Tom McKay Lake. BEN SIMPSON PASSES AWAY Death Removes Esteemed Aged Resident ot This City Benjamin M. Simpson, who for many years conducted a shoe repairing business at Fifth Avenue and McBrlde where he became an esteemed and respected figure, died during the night at 433 Sevcnue "Avenue East where he h'ad resided for the past year or since since age and falling eyesight made . it necessary for him to give up his occupation. Death Is believed to have been due to a neart attack. He was found dead this morning. Born In Norway :n 1867, Mr. Simpson spent several years in the Yukon, having gone north in the gold rush. He was weTI known among all sourdoughs. He was prominent in the Moose Lodge, an ardent Liberal In politics and attended the Lutheran Churrh, Palestine Parley Has Been Adjourned LONDON The conference on Palestine, which was In progress- here during last week with the British government meeting representatives of Arab states, has been adjourned until Thursday. The Jewish Agency may then be represented, it Is believed. YUGOSLAV FREEZEOUT Charges Made Against Great Britain and United States At Peace Conference PARIS Great Britain and United States were charged by a Yugoslav delegate at the peace conference yesterday with trying to prevent Yugoslavia from getting established at Trieste and Russia from gaining any further Influence In the Mediterranean. AWJVJVW.VWMVJ'AV TODAY'S STOCKS Courtesy S. D. Johnston Co. Ltd Vancouver Bralorne 11.10 r B.R. Con. .,,,.....4;j.. 12 'B.RX,..::?r..:. ".i2v Cariboo Quartz 3.00 Dentonla .36 Orull Wihksne .12 Hedley Mascot 1.32 Mlnto 05'2 Pend Oreille 2.20 Pioneer 3.55 Premier Border 07 Premier 1.35 Privateer 57 Reeves McDonald 1.00 Reno 15 Salmon Gold 22 M, Sheep Creek 1.15 Taylor' Bridge 00 Whitewater 03 V2 Vananda 32 Congress 10 Pacific Eastern 12 HeHdley Amalgamated .12 Spud Valley 20 Central Zeballos 11 i Oils A.P. Con 10 Calmont .22V2 C.&E. 1.70 Foothills 1.05 , Home 2.60 Toronto Beattie 65 Aumaque v- M ' Bobjo la Buffalo Canadian 21 Cons. Smelters 81.25 Elder 1.15 Eldona ;58 Giant Yellowknife 6.50 Hardrock 66 Jacknlfe .IS Little Long Lac 1.70 Joliet Quebec 80 Madscn Red Lake - 2.90 MacLeod Cockshutt .... 1.77 Moneta Porcupine 51 Omega 17 Pickle Crow 2-99 San Antonio 4.13 Senator Rouyn .Gt Sherritt Gordon 2.52 Steep Rock 2.45 Sturgeon River 24 Lynx 2a God's Lake ..... 62 Lapaska 17 Negus 2.15 Aubclle 43 Heva Gold -53 Harrlcarfa 27 'i McKcnzle Red Lake 93 Fish Sales Canadian Five Princes, 4,500, black cod, Storage. Takla, 27,000. black cod, Co-op. Lorna H., 20,000, black cod, Storage. URGES NEW INTERESTS TAKE OVER WESTERN RAILWAY DEVELOPMENT In view of the statements which have been made as to the un )rofitability of the Jasper-Prince Rupert, Northern A berta, Winnipeg-iPrince Albert and Hudson Bay rai way lines, Page Rideout of Peace River, in session .yesterday with 'representatives of the Prince Rupert Industrial Relations Committee, advanced the idea that the Cana-1 dian National Railways might be desirability of a direct Pacific persuaded to withdraw from these lines and permit other interests with real vision of the possibilities of the northwest of Canada to come in and build ariew line to connect Winnipeg and Churchill via present uncompleted northern prairie lines and the Peace River to a new Pacific Coast outlet at Prince Rupert. "Surely another Van Home or Thornton can be found, possibly in the United States, with the vision and enterprise to carry out such a project for the development of , the country." There was general discussion with Mr. Rideout, all resolving back lo the problem of how the campaign for a Pacific Coast 1 He felt that the youngej people, outlet to the Peace River cour.- v.hd were now taking over af-try could be' most effectively , fairs, were concerning them-furthered. One suggestion was selves too much with small local that efforts should be kept tip! affairs rather than with the to Induce the government and larger national problems of Ihe railway company to see the DEMONSTRATION FOR SQUATTERS First .of Trials Opened Today Anil Adjournment Later LONDON Thousands of Communists formed a parade a mile long Sunday In demonstration supporting the squatters who are occupying buildings and houses unauthorized. A meeting in Hyde Park followed tha parade. The Minister of Health must go, the demonstrators cried. The minister had ordered that gas, water and electricity be cut off from the squatters. Prime Minister C. R. Attlee condemned lawless methods of the squatters which he feared might lead to anarchy. Five communist leaders, charged with conspiracy In the or ganization of the squatter invasion of vacant London luxury apartments, received eight-day adjournment yesterday when the prosecution announced It would not proceed with the case immediately. Hie accused were freed on bail. The formal charge accused them of "conspiring together with other persons to trespass on property and aiding, abetting and directing such trespass against peace." Follcc reinforcements blanketed the whole Convent Garden area in the heart of London shortly before the arraignment. HOSTEL AID IS REQUESTED Salvation Army Head and Indian Agent Appear Brigadier J. T. Dillingham, Salvation Army, and Indian Agent F. E. Anfield appeared before city council last night, seeking financial assistance for the hostel for Indian girls visiting the city which the Army Is to establish on Tatlow Streci, just off Sixth Avenue. It was expected the project would cost some $5000 or $60p0 with annual maintenance of $3000 to $4000. The Indian Department was considering a fifty percent grant. Aid. Arnold commended the Army on Instituting the project and the matter was refer red to finance committee. Coast outlet for the Peace River In "relation to development of thd" great national resources of Canada. Another suggestion was that population should be stimulated by Immigration. "What is this port going to amount to anyway under the present policy?" asked Mr. Ride-out., "Why not see if we cannot do something to get the present odds and ends correlated into one great major scheme?" he suggested in advancing the new railway line idea. The necessity of a broader vision in national development among the people was urged by the .apostle of the Peace River lohg-range slgniflcance. RENT CONTROLS ARE UNCHANGED OTTAWA Oi-C. E. Parnell of Hamilton, president of the Canadian Association of Real Estate Boards, ti'ay told the annual convention of realtors that there was no indication that the government, was considering gradual relaxation In rent controls. He said it would be better for veterans to pay increased rent rather than be forced Into buying at "terrifically Increased prices." Named Bargaining Representatives Registered notification by Department of Labor to City of Prince Rupert of the certification of the Civic Employees' Federal Union as bargaining agency for the outside employees of the city was given to the city council fast night. The bargaining representatives were named in the persons of Sam Bill, Edmund A. Keehn, Len Halstad and J. S. Black. MoVe Control of Business Hours Approval was given by local city council last night to a resolution which will be presented by the City of Courtcnay to the forthcoming annual convention of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities seeking amendment of the Shops Regulation and Half Holiday Act whereby municipalities would be given more power In the matter of regulating hours of business of stores and other establishments. Courtcnay "complained that re-tall stores were now restricting and curtailing hours of service lo n point where the public was bslng Inconvenienced. Aid. McKay felt that it would be well if the municipalities had more say lit the matter and moved that concurrence with the Courtenay resolution. Local Tides Wednesday, September 18 1946 High 6:45 16.3 feet 18:41 18.6 feet Low 0:24 5.3 feet 12:21 9.4 feet i Famous British I Astronomer Dies DORKING, England 09 Sir James Jeans, 69, world famous scientist, died Monday night. Once described as "one of the six greatest men in the world," he was pre-eminent among as tronomers. WHAT WILL TRUMAN DO? Chief Executive Due to Meet Recalcitrant Secretary of Commerce Tomorrow WASHINGTON President Truman and Secretary of Commerce Wallace will meet tomor row following what is described as the "toughest political break of the year" arising out of the president's blunder in endorsing blindly the secretary's recalcitrant speech on foreign policy. The president appears to be faced with only two alternatives either Ignoring the whole thing altogether henceforth or calling for Wallace's resignation, 1 B.C. PILOT IS KILLED OTTAWA, Vr Ft: Lt. . James Stewart Lees of Abbotsford, B.C., was one of the 21 pilots who were killed In Sunday's plane crash at Estevan, Saskatchewan. VERDICT POSTPONED NUERNBERG Announcement of the verdict in the case of Hermann Gocring- and other alleged German war criminals has been postponed from September 23 to September 30. SulletiM GOVERNMENT CRITICIZED LONDON The British government, acting in the face of threatened opposition of organized labor, obtained an interim injunction against the invasion of government-vacated buildings in the spreading squatter movement. Union shop stewards have criticized the government for ''throwing workers on the street to make way for rich idlers." SETTLING COAL STRIKE CALGARY Robert Livclt, president of the United Mine Workers of America, District 18, said today that he has hopes that the dispute between 9,000 members of his union and bituminous coal operators in Western Canada will "be settled without resort to strike. The basic wage is now $7.55 daily. Latest negotiations showed the union demanding $1.40 daily increase and the operators offering $1.20. IMPORTANT PARLEY TORONTO Interest centres in the meeting behind closed doors today of the national advisory committee of the United Steel Workers of America. A statement on the strike situation is expected late today. TO START SEARCH WHITEIIORSE Unless the missing party of three Americans, headed by James Watt, school teacher, shows up tonight from its expedition to .the Nehani (Headless) Valley, search will be instituted. The latest suggestion is that they might have contracted meningitis from Indians. NEW SERVICE INAUGURATED International Exchange of Greetings Between Lake Superior Ports PORT ARTHUR The Cana dian Lakehead which boosts an annual shpplng tonnage larger than most seaports, was true to tradition yesterday when Trans- Canada Airlines Inaugurated air service to Duluth, Minnesota. Instead of the traditional silk hat, Mayor Garfield Anderson, of Fort William, presented the pilot of the first aircraft Into pott with a wallet Inscribed with his name. The two other crew members also received gifts. It was an exciting- week-end for the twin cities. Duluth's mayor and commissioners arrived by air yesterday for an official exchange of greetings. The day previous Duluth did the honors in entertaining the mayors of Port Arthur and Fort William at a civic luncheon. Most colorful of all the events was an exchange of flags with the arrival oMhe flights at Du luth fid the Lakehead between the American Legion and the LaUthcad branches of the Cana dian. Legion. The Minnesota state commander of the Amerl can. Legion brought the -Stars and Strtpes to-Canadi by fr'irr person. An added feature of the week end was the arrival Saturday morning of the huge four- engined transport "North Star" which flew In from Toronto in two hours 15 minutes, carrying Rt. Hon. C. D. Howe, minister of reconstruction and supply, and H. J. Symington, CM.G., K.C., president of T.C.A. The 178-mile flight to Duluth Is made in a little over one hour, WAGE INCREASE APPROVED VANCOUVER Fifteen cent hour wage increase for 750 Vancouver longschoremen has been approved by the National War Labor Board effective Monday. TRUMAN REPUDIATES WASHINGTON President Truman has repudiated the foreign policy speech of Secretary of Commerce Wallace, explaining that his original approval was extemporaneous. He merely meant to approve the Secretary's right to speak. Wallace has reiterated the views of the original speech. PROVINCE PUBLISHES VANCOUVER The Vancouver Province published again Monday with pressman claimed to be "non-union." FOUR STILL MISSING HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas Four persons are still missing following the flash hotel fire Saturday. Two died of burns-one a woman, the other a man. BIG DAY WITH NETS NEW WESTMINSTER Gill netters off the Fraser River mouth had a big day yesterday when they caught 200,000 sockeyes at estimated value of $300,000. A total of 3500 boats shared in the biggest day's catch in four years. VARSITY CROWDED VANCOUVER University of Rritish Columbia appears headed for a new record of enrolment. Students, are now entering at the rate of 1000 per day and the total is now well over 5000. The original estimate of 8000 students is expected to be exceeded. Activity At Piers Again Commencement of Work Is Marked By No Incidents NEW YORK (CP) American Federation of Labor longshoremen resumed work today on sev eral New York piers following a National Maritime Union (CJ.O.) decision to cease picketing ships in United States ports manned by the A.F. of L. Seafarers International Union "except where;th:y are berthed at the same dock with N.M.U. vessels First break in the strike, begun twelve days ago bjf American Federation seamen against the wage. stabilization board decision limiting negotiated wage increases occurred without incident. They estimated that .five hundred men were at work and six piers were free of pickets. All foreign ships not under contract to N.M.U. were also excepted from picketing, under, the new directive. DeGaulle Returning To French Politics PARIS 01 Gen. Charles De-Gaulle plans to return to the political arena during, coming i wlSvittchm servers believe, might be critical for France and Western Europe. DeGaulle expects to be at the head of the opposition to the proposed new constitution on which a referendum will be held in October. 'XIAN DEMOS : ARE WINNERS Have Largest Group as Result Of Voting in British. Occupied Germany HAMBURG Christian Democrats, moderate leftists, took the lead Sunday In the election in British-occupied Germany over Social Democrats with the Com munists showing unexpected weakness. An early count showed the Christian Democrats with 215000 votes, Independents with 196,000, Social Democrats - with 175,000, and Communlstsith only 25,000. - THE WEATHER Synopsis Cool and cloudy weather has become general on the west coast and Queen Charlottes during the night. The central plateau region remains clear and variable cloudy to overcast conditions ex tend over the southern interior and the Kootenays. Rain has fallen pi the Kootenays and over the Queen Charlottes during tne night. An extensive system now aDDroachlne the Brush Colum bia coast from the west is ex pected to cause rain over the northern areas today, spreading southward to Vancouver Lslana during the night. Forecast Prince Rupert, Queen Charlottes and North Coast Over cast over the Queen Charloties and cloudy becoming overcast during the afternoon along the mainland. Intermittent ralri on the Queen Charlottes spreading to the mainland this afternoon. Overcast with rain showers on Wednesday. Winds southerly. (15 m.p.h.), becoming southeasterly (20 m.p.h. exposed areas) this afternoon and evening, and southwesterly (10 m.p.h.) Wednesday. Little change in temperature. Minimum tonight Port Hardy, 45; Massett, 57; Prince Rupert, 49. Maximums on Wednesday Port Hardy, 57; Mas-sett, 58; Prince Rupert, 59.