if PAOB TWO THE DAILY NEWS PRINCE RUPERT, MUTISII COLUMBIA Published Every Afternoon Except Sunday by Prince Rupert Dally News Limited. Third Avenue O. A. HUNTER. MANAGING EDITOR DAILY EDITION Tuesday, January 25. 1944 British Naval Losses . . . British naval losses so far in this war, as reviewed in the Daily News on Saturday on the basis of detailed information sent by the British Information Bureau, constitute a stunning record. Possibly few of us had realized just how serious our naval losses had been. From various quarters we are beginning to learn now how grave our position must have been even as late as a year ago at this time. This is but one of many stories that can be told which, had we been given the information at the time, might have been too great a shock for our courage and our morale and even our faith and hope. It has become evident now that there was a time in this war when the balance of fighting, power on land, on the sea and in the air was overwhelmingly against us. Now, as we gradually learn the truth in regard to what our position was in those dark days, ' we can but marvel at what we have been able to ac- '. complish in the organization and production which was required to restore and reverse the status quo. Now it is for us to keep unflagging in our effort to Tiring closer the happy day when the struggle will be over and the way clear, for the restoration of ( those things for which we fight and strive. Roosevelt Cannot Retire . . . With the Democratic national convention set for Chicago, there appears to be no question but that President Franklin D. Roosevelt will receive renom-ination for a fourth term providing he is willing to accept it. There is no indication that he has any intention of stepping down at this critical time in international affairs. Apart from the general fact that it would be a ; poor time for United States to change presidents, the retirement of Roosevelt would precipitate first an undesirable fight within the Democratic party for the nomination and this would be followed probably by a hard and bitter election for the chief execu- tiveship. The President, undoubtedly, as much as any one else ralizes the undesirability of his dropping out at this stage of affairs and will govern himself accordingly. Were he able to sincerely follow his own inclina- tions, Roosevelt would undoubtedly choose not to run. Already his tenure has been the most arduous of any President in the history of the nation and history will record him as one of the greatest if not the greatest. The Northward Highway ... The announcement of Premier John Hart, as contained in a letter to Walter Wilson of Burns Lake, that the provincial government has given up the idea of a highway link to connect the central interior with the Alaska Highway unless a Peace River outlet from Dawson Creek can be regarded as such a link cannot be regarded as very helpful to the campaign in support of the Hazelton-Telegraph Creek-White-horse project which Mr. Wilson has been promoting under the active sponsorship of the Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce. While Prince George and the eastern route now appear to have the advantage as far as the junction is concerned, there is no reason why ' the Hazelton route should not be kept to the fore. There is a great country north of there which must one day be opened up for development and exploitation as northern and central British Columbia becomes more and more an important factor in providing natural resources for British Columbia and Canada. Eventually there will be highways, no doubt, northward from both Prince George and Hazelton. The more that can be done to speed them both the better. INCOME TAX RETURNS We hate to reminc you but Income Tax returns still have to be prepared I Did you take credit for all that you were entitled to in 1042? We have a simple record form In respect to 1943 which will assist you in preparing these complicated forms and In recording your post war refunds or deferred tax. In addition, there is a filing envelope for receipts for donations and medical expenses and for wage and dlvident duductions slips, etc., all of which have a bearing on the tax you will pay in 1944. This record system was devised by a chartered accountant for the use of personal taxpayers. Price 25c for envelope and account cards. Employers! We have a tlimited number of these envelopes and suggest that you order a supply for your employees. Dibb Printing Company IJesner Work 3rd Avenue, Phone 23 i LETTERBOX HELP NOKWAY COMMITTEE Editor. Daily News. Once again It is our duty as a committee, represenUng the Vln-land Lodge. No. 23, the Valhalla Lodge. No. 07, and the Varden Singers, to report to you what we have been able to do during the year 1943. We began the yar with cash on hand of S221.56 and Increased this amount during the month of February to $311.16, the difference being the proceeds from a dance held January 29. During th month of March prepatatlons were made for a play to be held April 9. and a telephone bridge drive to last far three weeks. These two affairs netted up $146.29, furtner increasing our balance to $457.45 for the month of April. The organizing work never stopped. The amount of $60.75 was gra'Afully received from the Vlnland Lodge No. 23, proceeds from a dance and, together with the proceeds from the May 17 Commemoration Program and donations from I. Fenes, L. Pettersen, T. Eidsvik and Mayor W. M. Watts, netted us $152.30. With a few bills still to pay we. now have on hand the g.atifylnii amount of $G7O.50. Through th N. I wegian Branch of the Canadian Red Cross the amount of $300 was sent to used fo: hospitalization and needy stamen of the Norwegian Merchant Marine. The books no shew a balance for the month of May of S336X1. Th fine co-operative spirit of the different lodges and organizations again gave us a helping hand. The Valhalla Lodae donat ed the proceeds from a dance the sum of $73, and ihis increased cur June balance to $439.04. In She meantime th committee arranged, a dance f their own, which was held on July 9. This dance, together with a donation cf $5 from J. Rognan. Port Edward, increased our cash balance to $459.34. Our books do not show any activities from :he menth of Ju y until last part of October but. nevertheless, a raffle was organized early- in the year. Tickets were distributed among the members of the different organ-izaloas and climaxed with a raffle dance October 3l, wnen tn drawing took place. When music and different other expenses had txtn .deducted the neat sum of $343.69 was added to our balance of July, leaving us a balance of SS03.D3 rof the month of October. The magnificent amount of $115 was donated by the Varden singers, proceeds from a Centen nial Grief Concert. Cash balance November 31 was $918.03. Again it was time to remember the Norwegian fighting forces in Canada.' The following sums were sent: Norwegian Meicharrt Marine $250 Little Norway $203 Kf-yal Norwegian Naval Service $050 In order that our forces would be able also this year to bs well taken care of during Christmas. $115 was sent through the Norwegian Branch of the Canadian Red Cross to be handed ovc by them to the Norwegian Lutheran Church in Montreal, which so faithfully all through the year and during Christmas so well takes care of our sailors. The new year of 1944 will now BROTHERHOOD IS ORGANIZED KINCOUTII, Jan. 25. -Organizing a local branch of the Native Brothnhood of British Columbia, members of the N'ishga Fishermen's Association herf voted the following membm into office: President: W. O. Barton. Vice-president: II. S. Doolanr. Chairman: F. R. Watts. Secretary: II. S. Dooian, Jr. Clerk: R. B. Clayton. Treasurer: Edward Robinson. The following are members of the Finance Ccmmlttee: W. II. Stevens, Richard Watts, Robert Stewart. J. C. Benson. P. F. Alax. ander. Paul Clayton, David Venn, Mathew Gurney. Samuel Lincoln, Geo. Bolton, Herbert Hal-dane, Mathsw Stewart, C. J. Burton, Rufus Watts. William Smith. Alfred -Stewart, Sam Stewart, George L. Stewart, W. F. Stewart Arthur Nelson, sr.. Luke Nelson, Bertie Barton and Ernest Angus. begin with a cash balance of $103.03. For the year of 1942, the Help Norway Committee's first year. $455 was distributed among the Norwegian forces. In its second year $1115 was distributed. All told $1510 Is by no means enough "3ut,conidering that this amount has been me possible only through entertainments, we feel :hat we have, at least, tried our best. Let us not sit down and pat our iclres on the bick. We will have to work even harder in 1944. The committee alone cannot do much unless it has th co-operation Urt th different organizations and last but not least, the co-operation from each induvidual born in Norway or of Norwegian descent. The. memories of April 9, will aUays bring poignant sorrow when viewed by Norwegians and Canadian history will retail the march of the oppressors in many countries and not least win the name of No. way stand out clearly because of the heroic resUi-ance by a peaceful people. What can we do to help otir mothers, ahd, fathers, our dear friends in Nbrway? This is the serious consideration of all rriencU of Norwegian relief. What are we doing to alleviate the distress In that future day when Norway will again be f.e? Ndw is the time to gather a respectable sum of money clothing and medleai supplies because, as soon as the enemy is driven out of Norway, no time should be lost in sending over shipload after shipload. Why should not you and I make this possible, because it can be done and should b? ! done. It would only be a poor re ward to-our dear ones at home, compared to what they have had to go through since April 1939, in order to keep the home front I st.ong and unbroken. Norsemen, how about pledging yourselves to a dollar per month as a Norway's relief tax, the money to be deposited In a bank and not to be touched, before we know the church bells of Norway have chimed in the Victory Let us live tip to our motto: "United we stand, until Dovre falls," so that 100 per cent help and support will be given to a liberated Norway in 1944. RUDOLPH OLSEN, Chairman. THE DAILY NEWS TUESDAY JANl'ARy, ! PARKS HOARD IS NAMED BY MAYOR Body Appointed to Supervise Restoration or Old Play-ground ad Establishment of New Ones. Prince Rupert Is once again to have a parks board to supervise the management of parks and pleasure grounds in the city. After the city council. In special session last night, had authorized the appointment of J such a board. Mayor H. M. Daggett named the committee to , consist of Aid. J. S. Black. Aid. G. W. Rudderham and Aid. T. .' H. Sorensen, who are members! of the board of works commit- j tee of the council, together with i Ex-Mayor W. M. Watts. John R. Mitchell and William Murphy, representing property - owning citizens. In proposing the appointment of the new parks board. Mayor Daggett informed the council that it was his plan that sufch a committeee should superintend the restoration of existing playgrounds and the possible establishment of new one. The primary Intention was to provide more adeauate outdoor recreational facilities for ehll- dren and grownups as well. Tie mayor referred to authority PUBLIC (VOUIKIKS ACT HIS HONOUR th Lieutenant -ffoveroor In rnunrll baa vn 'iwml u appoint th- Honourable fiord on MrO H'oan Iiilane Jitlce of the nourt of Apneal for Brttlah Columbia nle CommtasWier uiwtr the "Public InQuIri Art beln? chapter '3t of the "Revta-d Statute of nHtW Cnh-mhls tW to tnoutre ln" the following matters, namely The foreM resource of the Province nd all matters aenerdlv rttetlnj; tr or connected with the forest. re-"o'-rce of tKe province Inrttidln tit not llntltlnt this reference to the foHowtnc subjects: 1 1 I The extent, nature and valui of the forest resources (2 The conservation, management and protection of theae resources- 1 3 I The establishment of fores; yield on a continuous production baala la perpetuity 4 I Forwtatlun an1 research l l Forestry education and Instruc tion : : (S.I The utilisation of the forest1 crop and IU relationship to , employment and social conditions: i (7 I Tha use uxl msnafwnnt of forest and lid lands for park recreation, fraxlnr, and wlW llf In rrietlon to forest admlnU-trallon : (8.) The relationship of the forest to soil ccxwrvstlon : (9. Tor maintenance of an ade- quale forest cower with a view to the regulation of moisture , run -off aud the maintenance of the levels of lakes and ' streams: (10) Forest finance and revenues to' the Crown from forest resources: , ill.) Acquisition of rights to fore-it lands snd timber and the ten ure of such right Including , existing rights and tenure nua uw extern to wnicn wjequstc snd proper exercise of the rights thereunder la now mode 113.1 legislation and the amendment therof: (13.) The relevant facts In relation to any matter that In the opinion of the commissioner It Is nreetstsry to Inquire Into In order to carry out effectually the duties Imposed upon him herewith. Th FIKHT 8ITTINQ of the Commissioner will be held at the Court House. Bastion Street. Victoria. BC, on Monday the 7th day of February. 1944. at the hour of 11:00 a.m. ALL PERSONS desiring to mske representation to the Commissioner are requested to submit, as soon as possible, an outline thereof to H. W. Davey. 410 Central Bldg . Victoria, B C . Counsel to the Commission. GORDON McO. SLOAN, Commissioner. Court House, Victoria, DC January 17th, 1944, CANADA'S DEFENCE MINISTER RETURNS TO BRITAIN Senior Canadian officers and government officials were on hand at a Brltlsi airport to greet Canada's Minister of National Defence. Col, the Hon. J. L. Ralston, when he returned recently from a three-week visit to Canadians in North Africa, Sicily and the Italian front, in this group, left to right, are Lieut.-Oen. Kenneth Stuart, Chief of the Canadian General Staff, who accompanied the Minister to the Mediterranean; Col, Ralston; Rt. Hon, . Vincent Massey, . High Commissioner rv 4 Ytr ITnll exl ln.J s. j v ,1C umitu uuBuurn, ana uroup uapiain u, m, j Stanley-Turner, R.A.F. on the extreme right are members of the crew of Col, Ralston's plane. A Few Drops Up Each Nostril Quickly Relieve which was granted under the Municipal Act to ouch a committee including power to close .grounds to the public If deemed necessary and to charge lev. Aid. Rudderham, who moved that the mayor's suggestion of appointing a parks board be adopted, referred to the great increase of population and the growing need of recreatloal facilities. The first thing, hf thought, was to get grounds In shape and then call In Interested organizations and persons to plan for their effective utilisation. Hie new parks board, as appointed, will be for the year 1944. 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