1 tea . Prince Rtrpcrf Datlj? JSctos Wednesday, March 13, 1946 ?ubUsted every afternoon except Sun-by Prince Rupert Dally News Uquted,- Third Avenue. Prince Rupert, , ' ' British Columbia. ,Q. A. HUNTER, Managing Editor. ! SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 3y City Carrier, per week 15 ?rr Month 65 nPer Year 7.00 3y Mall, per month 40 -fPer Year 14.00 ir MEMBER A.B.C. . (Authorized as Second Class Mall, Post OfIce Department, Ottawa). Mr. Hart's Budget i Marking an end of the era of large surpluses which had been recorded during the latter years of the War largely because scarcity of men qnd materials made it difficult to carry out normal undertakings, Premier John Hart introduced his budg-qt in the Legislature at Victoria yesterday. The expenditures which the budget outlined are of interest even though there might be little, if any-tjiing, of direct concern to Prince Rupert. Notable are the new lines of expenditure which are suggested including increased social services, educational expansion and branching out in the field of public works. i The budget sets the stage definitely for the long-discussed extension of the Pacific Great Eastern Railway through Prince George to the Peace River, disclosure being made that tliis was now justified as a result of the findings of a special committee of investigation. No doubt, we shall be hearing soon of specific plans for this extension. prosperous Britain Essential ; Britain's export drive holds first place in public interest. The disclosure that the volume of exports is already well past the half-way mark to the pre-war level by the end of January they had reached 75 percenthas encouraged the general public which, while fully aware of the gigantic scale of the production (Irive, has been uncertain as to the measure of progress achieved. In a broadcast appeal to the nation, the irime minister, Mr. Attlee, made it :lear that the increase in production 'or export is of vital im'pbrt&riee t6 he prosperity of 'Britain. What is not perhaps always recognized overseas is that the success of failure of Because it will have plenty of electric power for present and future needsl A wise home builder-p-or re-modeler makes Sure that adequate wiring is eluded in his plans . . . right at the start I The comfort, convenience and this national drive is equally significant to the rest of the world. Pre-war trade statistics have given a clear picture of the interdependence of the prosperity of Britain and the rest of the world. Before the war she was the world's best customer 32 different countries sold more to the United Kingdom than to any other nation. Britain is determined to continue in that role. But her ability to do so depends on the resources available to purchase from overseas. The volume of raw materials and other goods which she can buy from abroad must depend on the vol u m e of manufactured goods she is able to produce and sell overseas in payment for these imports. The background to the picture must be seen as one of continued fighting against and the overcoming of -difficulties. Shortage of labor, raw materials and shipping have been and in numerous industries still are the weightiest obstacles. Mr. Attlee likened the present situation to that of the Dunkerque period. During 1940, a factory making, for example, electric cookers, took many months to establish, say, a machine gun plant. Today, the switch is-in the reverse direction-and necessitates a corresponding -ti me lag. Another handicap is the six-years gap in supplies of young, skilled labor. Thousands of demobilized men who are now taking up their first civilian jobs would in normal time already have six years industrial training behind them. One of the most formidable problems has been the co-ordination and allocation of production to home and export needs. The importance of supplying urgent home needs is fully appreciated. At the same time, the nation must continue on a severe "austerity" basis, with the rationing system as strict as and in some cases stricter than during the war. For though this is a peacetime drive it demands from the people of the United Kingdom the same energy and determination that they showed at the time of Dunkerque. Within less than, two years Britain aims to increase the volume: of her exports to twice the pre-waV level. On the measure of success achieved depends her prosperity, and that of every country which takes part in the world's trade. This will be a HAPPY HOUSE! economy of an "all electric" home will make heavy demands on power facilities, Vjhich can be so easily installed during building or re-modeling. Plan for your future by being prepared for it . . . with adequate wiring in your home. Plan now lo buy the new electric appliance! at ibty become available. ZABOTW KEY FIGURE IN RUSSIAN SPY ACTIVITIES IN CANADA Col. Nikolai IZabotin stands on the bridge of the Canadian frigate Ste. Therese after completion of the official Irial run. With him Is Lieut.-Commander J. E. Mitchell, captain of the ship. SAYS LABOR . NOT HELPING Demands for Shorter Working Honrs Hampering Production and Competition In Trade VANCOUVER, O-D. O. Mc-Kenzie, chairman of the Board oT Grain Commissioners, said WHAT Prince Rupert. Otherwise private ownership seems the only solution to bring competitive work w the yard. We should also press the .government for coal bunkers. They are a vital need if Prince Rupert Is to expand. Also of course, we must have a free port. Vancouver received considerable subsidies a few years ago to Interest shipping, so vhv can't Prince Rupert receive the same consideration. A free port, fuel bunkers and assurance of a full cargo will bring ships here. Why not try to have a shipping company open an office here to arrange these things. For a smaller project, the Famous Players Corporation should now build the theatre they as I understand It) promised. Materials are available now as other theatres are being built and t he present theatre Is a disgrace to any city half the size of Prince Rupert. For the social slie Tee should here Monday that production In Canada woula remain under a heavy tax burden for years to come and that "cost of production will determine how Canada will be able to -.mpete with world trade." He :itlmaled that Ijahot: was not assisting the problem by seek'na a 40-hour week "while Labor In competing countries works o a 48 lo G0-hour week." Prince Rupert Need; (The fifth of a series of suggestions by leaders of the Daily News for the betterment of this rity) Prince Rupert needs industry and should press hard for the possible ones. We should insist that a mill be started by the Northern B. C. Power Co. before Iheir franchise Is extended not h'eces&Hiy j pulp mill though. The pulp market Is geltlng overcrowded and, with the war over, other countries are entering world markets. Sweden for instance! But they could put In a rayon and dense plastic plant. There Is an unlimited market for both these bioducts with a higher profit and of course, they are made from the self same wood pulp The Power Co. has the capital and wide experience In mills and It would be a far more stable Industry for Prince Rupert. ,The American Can Co. Is rumored lobe interested in the large American warehouse here. It would be an ideal location for them. We have railway and ship facilities and a large percentage of their market lies around Prince Huper;. There is also plenty of timber for boxes etc. Hammond Bros, of Vancouver have shown an interest In establishing a furniture factory. While not a large payroll It would help the district as a whole. We have plenty of timber and certainly plenty of available space for this. However, the city council must realize that very generous concessions arc necessary tovbring these or any other Industry to Prince Rupert, with resulting beneficial payrolls. They should do everything possible to make It advantageous for the companies to come here. The government should be pressed to bring work to Ihe dry dock. They should at least build one coastwise vessel here at get behind a Teen Town of our own and boys clubs vtc. to keep the youth off the streets. An ln-dqoV swimming pool and roller rink would help. Also a supervised hostel for native slrls Would help. Yours for a bigger and better nu pert. INTERESTED CITIZEN EMPIRE CAFE (Formerly L.D.) Completely Renovated and Redecorated FULL MEALS, LUNCHES CHOW MEIN, CHOP 8UEY 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE (Continued from Page 1) Ground Hog coalfield within si readable time. SHIPPING Request the support of the provincial government In our representations to Ottawa on: a, Early establishment subsidized ocean steamer service Prinre Rupert-United Kingdom and Prince Rupert-Orient. b. Improved aids to navigation. ' c Equalization of the load-line regulations as between Prince Rupert (Dljcin's Entrance) and Vancouver. Urge provincial government tx demand that Dominion government authorities remove the navigation hazard known as Ripple Rock, with suggestion that the Provincial Department of mines We consulted as to the best method of removal. GRAIN EXPORT -Request the Provincial Department of Trade and Industry to a.tsist in having local terminal clewitor facllitlei improved and In having grain shipments In volume routed through this port. UTILIZATION OF SHIPBUILDING FACILITIES Ask provincial government assistance nnd support In obtaining a definite statement of policy from the Dominion government or C.N.R. as to future shipyard operation. HIGHWAY Request provincial government: a. To make effort to have Jurisdiction settled on the portion of Prince Rupcrt-Prlnce George highway which encroaches on C.N.R. Relieve RHEUMATIC Pain i Ache all over? Stiff and lore lolnti knd ! eiuk'Im? Gtt quick relief with 'J trmplcton'i 1-K-C , a prowi remedy Br.lrtull? uvd ty thousand). Put your trust In T-K-C'i. diecially male lo relirve Rheumatic Pais : and Stilfne. lt them help you find the I fan relief you want, (let a bo today -50c. tl at drujKiiU everywhere. T-27 t FUKNITUUK MOVING PACKING - CRATING and STORAGE Est. 1910 LINDSAY'S CARTAGE & STORAGE LTD. PHONES 60 and 8 You Call . . . . . . We Haul WHAT DOES RUPERT NEED? WILL YOU GIVE YOUR VIEWS? There is much discussion these days of problems and difficulties which face Prince Rupert in its postwar' development and prosperity and yvhat solutions might he devised towards solving these problems. Many of these problems have been discussed in .the Daily News from time to time but this newspaper is anxious to obtain some new and constructive ideas and, therefore, we are inviting our readers to express their views on the subject of WHAT PRINCE RUPERT NEEDS TODAY? You are invited to enunciate what you consider Prince Rupert's needs and to write a concise answer as to how best that need might be solved. The articles will be published (with or without the names of the authors, according to wish of the writers). They will be judged impartially on the primary basis of value of subject matter although conciseness, style and legibility will also count. Mayor H. M. Daggett and W. M. Watts have consented to assist the Daily News in the judging. There Will be six prizes: First, $10 in cash. Second, $5 in cash. Third. $2.50 in cash. And three six-month subscriptions to the Daily News. The contest will dose March 15. Old and young alike are asked to submit articles. The primary purpose is, of course, not to win t prizes but to bring forward suggestions which may prove useful in forwarding the development of Prince Rupert. b. To keep open and maintain this highway all year. c. To lay definite plans to progressively Improve existing highway with the ultimate object; of "having a first class highway. TRADE AND INDUSTRY Request Provincial Government J Department or Trade and Industry: a. To make survey of local industrial faclltrW I . b. To assist In fcbiiilnms Industrial tenancy for lame warehouse on CNJt. lea.e now partially occupied by War Assets. POWER AND INDUSTRIAL SITES Request provincial government to completely survey all Industrial and water-power, sites In the area with a r-w vo devel opment where practicable. Highway and Port Development Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce has suggested that the following Items be Included In any .ubmI.sIon made and they were approver; That Premier Hart should be reminded of and asked lo Im plement k- . I the centrm ..: 1 Alaska IISshwa 10rn That the f ctlve 5 incial 'rovfrnmY" ed in Conner arV: velnnmom " ui ,., , Orlpnt "'' I im r.. . . cm ttrvjuk the natural rr:.f J Jarly proc .'1 .v...,i v,uiumu:a. Lll ITIimn GiNUINt AJUIiNf MARKID THIS FOR SALE BY SEALED TENDI 22 FRAME UU1LDINT.S, LOCATED AT THE C0RNH AND TATI.OU STREET. PRINCE KtPERT, M FORMERLY PAUT 01' THE CIVILIAN' IIOl'SINT, tt OF THE U.S. ARMY. War Assets Corporation will receive offers ti ft the Clown owned buildings described brlow, Thtprl shall remove the buildings, filling excavation and) mounds that 2tte left when the buildings hart I moved, either by reason of such removal or front I iginal construction; leave the site in a neat and lit I dillon and restoie the land to the original rontcl a manner satisfactory to an authoriird rrprwnui the Corporation, on or prior to a date to be J'dM the Branch Manager. Buildings Nos. T-C5; T-CC; T-C7; T-C8; TO ' T-71; T-'52; T-74; T-7C; T-T8; T-79; T-M; TC;' T-84; T-85; T-8s T-87; T-88; T-89; T-90. A certified cheque or bank draft to thr ralm il of the tender price for all or any of these building payable to War Assets Corporation, must be foriuM the tenders in a sealed envelope plainly inarkrd: Tender No. 1 for 22 Huildingn at C.VR. M Area, War Assets Coiporation, Itox 969, Priwi Rupert, R.C. Tender will close at Twelve noon Pacific Time, Thursday, March 21, 194G. The successful tender will, when notified itil tance of his or her tender, be lequired to furnish r fird cheque or a bank draft for the remaininjNV or her tender, and In addition, a certified cheque draft for the amount equal to the estimated cost' storing the she or sites, as a guarantee that he iHt with all the terms and conditions of the tender. Thsui ortbank draft promised as a guarantee of comptol conditions of tender, wilt be returned upon the jatiil completion of the terms of the tender. I Tendeis received after closing lime cannot kl side red. The highest or any tender may not netful accepted. Cheques or hank drafts will be returned l successful tenders. PRINCE RUPERT SHOE REPAIR 3rd St. (Near the Post Office) KATY'S 703 Fulton Street WAR ASSKTS COIl'0RAHi Box OCfl, 1'rince llunert, K McCutcheons Pharmac Ltd. Third Avfnue at SIxlh Street Under the Personal Supervision of George Samworth Pharmaceutical Chemist of K.C and Society of Apothecaries, London, England Prescriptions dispensed, with only the hl8hfSl quality drugs and chemicals, at lowest possible prices. SEE OUR NEW STOCK OP EVERYDAY REQUIRE Quality Repairs at Economy Prices COME IN AND LOOK AKU,'ND TERRA Transfer! moras' .am j P.O. BOX ' HOMKCOOKlNr.ANP'l ArTKKXOONTI Open Daily 5 Pj"-t0 ' at a happy "u" .. Pro?1! Kathleen KLEEN KlTCHt rm