4 ! I PAGE TWO THE DAILY NEWS .1 THE DAILY NEWS PRINCE RUPERT, BRITISH COLUMBIA Published Every Afternoon Except Sunday by Prince Rupert Daily News Limited. Third Avenue O. A. HUNTER, MANAGING EDITOR DAILY EDITION Wednesday, April 26, 1944 Settling Down to Business . . . This war has been a mighty fine thing for a lot of people. At least, so far they think it has been. There have been good jobs. Wages have been higher than a lot of people ever knew before. However, all Fool s Paradises eventually come to an end and signs are not lacking that the current one has about passed its peak and will soon be receding. There is grumbling about taxes. There is stalling about buying Victory Bonds. After these artificial, abnormal times, it is diffi cult to settle to the realities.This war for Canadians are ..... apt to .. has been less of a grim business than for any other The difference is that when people in the world. Except for those with whom we they stop, the owner, under the deeply sympathize those whose loved ones have 'J1 has the right to get died or suffered in the lands abroad-war has not fcj l struck home here adversely. I nun mat iiunj uic ucgiiiiiiug iu uiutu uji u i bit, it very ill behooves us to even think of complain-' i$g about having to give up a little in order to pay op lend to meet the bills that have been paid so dearly; by many in other ways. Men Plus Mice Racing Is Nice DARWIN, Australia. April 26 0 For lack of race horses, servicemen at a certain place in Northern Australia arr rattan field mice. The course Is generally an old kerosene tin laid flat and cut open so that everybody can see how the favorite is doing. The high walls of the tin keep the mice from quitting In the middle and jumping off the course. Good .racers are in keen de mand, since a fair amount of money in bets hang on every race. Of coarse, novices have to be brought In from time to tlmr to make up the field, and these lie down on the job. with horses. i There are bin bills to be paid. The more we lend These are such days as dreams nW, the less it may cost us later. That may be said !fre madce -1 may ! "l lf it" l t i I I in in my my Shakespeare snaxepeare but the al- ipr victory uunus. i Just a Letter . . . ACTIVITIES OF V.M.CA. and Y.W.OA. (By DOROTHY OARBUTT) ! tered quotation seems more apt. j Those of you who wouldn't be-jlieve we could have weather like "I this in Rupert take notice. Of ! "Is there anything you would like, now?" was the jg JSutrtS question asked of a boy in a local military hospital I nothing can take away the and he answered: "Nothing but a letter." How often memory of this perfect day. Have we heard that letters from home and loved !And while it is so lovely remem- cnes are the most cherished things b of the service w e, "p T. ,i ' i . . . njen particularly me ones wno serve iar away f)"om home. The little time, the little effort that is required in writing these letters compares very insignificantly with the appreciation with which they are met. We would all do well to give a thought about about what we are doing ourselves. Pattern of Pacific War ... ; The pattern of Paqific war appears to be taking fprm. The Allied campaign is now definitely under yay the campaign to get back. what. we on our side have ipt and to strike at the heart' of Japan.' IB may riot be'ncessarytp. actually fight on the ground for eVeothirigeihave lost although we jnusftexpect there are to be many grim battles ahead. Naval and air power, it is already becoming evident, will play a major part in this war in the Pacific. We are gaining positions fairly close for air attack upon Japan proper. It may be that Japan may soften quickly once the real pounding upon her commences. It seems that our fighting leaders might nave that theory in view in lining up their strategy. IF NATIONAL SELECTIVE SERVICE l'OU MALE PERSONS II ace thvtj all complied icith thv Militiiru Cull-Up? Ry an Order signed under authority of the National Selective Service Mobilization Ittgulatious! 1. Every employer of male employers mut make au examination of the document of these employees, and forward advice on those who fail to produce document Allowing good standing under Mobilization Regulations. 2. This examination must be completed by May 1st, 1914. 3. "EMPLOYER" includes industrial and commercial employers, aud also farm operators., 4. "MALE EMPLOYEE includes all male persons working for you. 5. A booklet, "EMPLOYERS' GUIDE', has been sent to industrial and commercial employers. A return post curd has gone to farm operators. G. If you employ uny male person, and have not been nolilird of the survey by looLlet or post card, contact the nearest Employment and Selective Service Office and ask for the booklet. 7. Workers in agriculture, of military age, who have not been rejected by the Army and who have not a Postponement Order should apply for such order to the nearest Registrar immediately. 8. Obligation to make the examination rests on each and every employer of male persons, and employers must act. 9. Penalties are provided for failure to carry out I ills examination, and for mule employees failing to assist by refusal to produce documents. THE NATIONAL SELECTIVE SERVICE MOBILIZATION REGULATIONS' Department of Labour HUMPHREY MITCHELL, Mlnultr l Llbtm, A. MacNAMARA, Dhictet, NsHuul UUitiM Urrkt. Into the high places places , of ot the the town and get a view of the surrounding country. There's a marvellous view from the top of the bill at the end of Fourth Avenue West and another delightful one from the K. of C. corner. Once again Gaspard and Desmond.' my trusty spies, have been at work and this time they1 have tracked down rumors of a really path regimental dance next week. It will be a very big affair and chances- are It will be held in the Naval Drill .Hall. So, get. out .your prettiest ir?ks;fglrls. and.be ready for a- big date.. - Next time the Service Wives' Club meets and by the way there Is no meeting tomorrow-there are some curtains for one of the forts' to be altered in size. We are all experts at making and remaking curtains by now so It shouldn't be much of a lob. A word to all girts coming to our dances, both service and civilian girls please dont wear slacks. It has been an unwritten ruling of the "Y! as we much prefer to see dresses at a dance. They give it a party air. I think I am on the track of a tea wagon. At noon today I am going to have a look at one I have heard about. It will be a big help on Service Wives' Club days. The headman's axe Is about to fall and our "Salty" and Peppy" are to come under It. It seems one of them committed the unforgivable and I was so sure they were housebroken but even I can be wrong. So Chester and Breen who are In charge of the Hut say they must go. As Chester says they were cute when they were kittens. I worked hard with my cats and right now I'm pretty close to tears. Daily News Advertising Brings Results. Notice The Royal Norwegian Consulate is being removed from the Besner Block to the KMas and Christopher Block (opposite Post Office), as from Monday, April 17. PACIFIC CAFE Will Reopen on iMonclay, April 17 Special Chinese Dishes Chop Suey, Chow Mein Hours C 00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Acropolis Hill Forces, "Adopted" By Browns, Welcome Success; Active Ball Season is Planned News of the St. Louis browns' six straight victories at the beginning of the American League's season was welcomed by the United States army forces on Acropolis Hill whose post baseball team was "adopted" by the major league club. Just back from a furlough in the States which he visited the St Louis team s training camp Captain L. D. Magnolo, special service officer, today revealed that the American soldiers will operate an inter-company baseball circuit this summer. , No such loop ,was operated on t the hill last season, but It isi understood that the extra play- ; ing has been made possible par tlally by equipment turned o. to the servicemen by the St Louis nine. Meanwhile some of the Canadian services are also trying to form baseball squads, so pos sibly there will be considerably more activity in hardball this season than last year. I The Area Service Softball League held Its first meeting Monday night but few definite steps were taken because all the entries aren't in yet When the schedule Is drawn up it is expected that the circuit will comprise sixteen teams. Inter-part Softball is being organized by Petty Officer A. Brookman, for the Navy, but the problem of securing the use of a diamond has not yetben solved. Baseball Scores National League St. Louis 3, Cincinnati 10. New York 3. Philadelphia 4. Brooklyn 11. Boston 3. Chicago at Pittsburgh, postponed American League Philadelphia 8, New Yoik'4. Boston 5, Washington 4. Detroit at Chicago, postponed Coast League San Francisco 2, Hollywood 1 Los Angeles 2, Oakland lr-International Leagued Montreal 3, Jersey City 3j Rochester 5, Baltimore C. Toronto at Newark, Buffalo at Syracuse, postponed. i American Association, " No games scheduled. All Baseball Is Postponed NEW YORK, April 2C tt All major league baseball game were postponed Monday wing, to general storms. r PRISONERS CLEAN SWAMPS KAMPALA, 0 Italian pAson-srs cf war are working to clear lake-shore swamps In the region of Jlnja In Uganda, The work Is being done for anti-malarial measures and land reclamation for agricultural uses. EE Free COUNCILLOR 50 YEARS PORTSMOUTH. C Alderman Sir Harold Pink, 85, has completed 50 yeais as a member of the Portsmouth City Council. He has been chief magistrate four times. Sport Chat Deb Fltztaimonj, former world heavyweight boxing champion, decided to come out of retirement 30 years ago and signed to box Mike Schreck In a 10-round bout at San Francisco. Ty Cobb, one o: oavball's all-time greats, paced Philadelphia Athletics to a 9-8 victory over Boston In an American League game I? years ago. Playing his 23 year In the majors, the 'Georgia Peach" drove in Ivi I runs, scored a pair himself, one 1 by stealing home, and ended the (game with an unassisted doub'o play Cobb retired from active play the next season. Hand Was Played Colonel Waited MELBOURNE, April 24 r Corporal Josh Sullivan has done well in the Ramu Valley fighting, so well that he was given a Military Medal. He was In the hospital when It arrived so the Colonel took It along to the ward. I A poker game was in progress anr. Josh was well In It He drew the Colonel aside and whispered, "I'm holding well, Colonel; do you mind If we finish the hand? The Colonel waited. isssr-a PORTUGUESE DISCOVERY The Philippines were dlscov e- a n; yageiiia in zi -I Sac6 font ta t&e lunit. , , 'Buy t7Hme VICTORY BONDS Put 1ittvttj, lintf,! BANK Of MONTREAL PUT f im I I Psiv 1 rm tire uithnit lit rtaJy iih h hay Vtatrj lUmt, wr likall be gUd to arringe purchue fur you iLrouch our liroe-Uian plan. 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