Mhef forecast NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER Tomorrows Tides . J to 8 P-m' tomorrow itSVght no intermittent rain (Pacific Standard Time) ir nuuwj . I Sunday, September 24, 1911 ill " vn.vlottcs. Sunday: nigh 5:31 16.0 feet ,Lu cloudy with 17:20 18.0 feet 7T 7K Je" i.if shovvrs, Low 11:20 9.0 feet if in V. M f"! iVVpcr4 PRINCE rmiNori RUPERT, nurmvi, p.- "5ynTOpy"SEPTEMPER OAf.w,! 23, 1944 PRICE FIVE CENTS LLIr.U POLICY FOR GERMANY ll l v I a r .fill i tv i I I 1 1 I V I . IV I 111 SERVICE D.Lamoe rales manager Cuadlan Fish & Cold 1 to .i being transferred Bapert. ii f'td, Conroy,. jtr jn'ank in the local in :? Canadian Bank ot Tf L::i tn ire r.-opnflv le. . W.J .v ic:3uver Mr Lamoo, ... - ' ( . . WU4IIIUM.il CIGARETTES LIQUOR FROM fINED HERE -rw mrmbers of a zj Steamships pas- Jei were each fined $50 month for violations o 'S'oms Art, by Magistrate Vle in CltV nnllrn cmirt fternoon. " argej werp lain h . VU0HJ1I15 III C II Ameiican liquor In their wwn their ship was dock. :( Cigarettes were found ownsol tw0 of the men. 1 u Barh, pantryman. 3 Sullty to nosspsslnn nf an HqUOr In aHriltlnn n as assessed si 4 Xi wi uie goods. Anderson. mnV r." w Possessing 11- M value of goods In his line, A. Merrick. 1 i ... ' . lr lly t0 Possession 1 r r and clgarcttps Tin J10-41' value of in ft ariH!i Wdition to his fine. J make payment. Pori1 F Plnpr nr.,r "ltd. "w.ivi.i ., SHOLD LY T ' SCpt' 23 r-.on on the blnnrtv . 8 at poii J "ui"- 01 . " JnU dUR " the PaIa. nBhtw fiatesIorc,ln remaining nrioj ii i. mi v ,6" out the Ain.. AMm. coast "wara on tho tates forces 'e all enpm,, w ' If WP Campaign Is Fully Consolidated Hinn Taken; i no '" leaves U.S. Air Force 'AGAIN RAIDS N D 0 w , &epi. nuiiinnikirr .The Rursians are rniLlrrllltJ mwint? the Vistula at Warsaw ana fiehtinc is going sectors of the west- Rnvipf. units are i communique broaa- m rvifcJ w J . -Aur'-.-rt tirtav Trie r., are a"a -King tne oer- frsi uie rear iiuuh .i.t ..i rAmafnlntr fctlpnt. the bridgehead within IF 1 1 A. . . L. t,..uMaa. ifte- cap'urlng Tallinn, n naval base and canl- J Vs tii.lt tnrln Kit- ri the outrr defences 1, LmiiJ LaHtvaii ii o rut off Nazi land escape ii the north. e Balkan. Rui..ians spear- Halmahera and Celebes Also Targets For American Bombs ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW GUINEA. Sept. 23 Fout Japanese ships were sunk or damaged by Allied aircraft from the southwest Pacific thcatri hitting at the Philippines. Carrier and land-based planes also hit again at Japanese bases on Halmahera Island, destroying-eight enemy planes with four' more probables and many damaged. Japanese airdromes on the Celebes were also raided as well as shipping at Ceram. Battle of Germany No Junction Of Airborne Force Yet Position of Airborne Force At Arnhem L Appears- Uncertain NEW YORK, Sept. 23 0 Th progress of the Battle of Ocr- many appears to be obscure again for the Allied side. The American First Army has occu Cd S'. itage Co. since Pled stolberB 1" Germany, a Blue inciworK correspuiiueiH icuuinu I yesterday. Stolberg Is four miles east of Aachen and 32 miles from Cologne. An American broadcast lng station In Europe reported late yesterday that British ar mored columns had Joined air borne troops which had been surrounded at Arnhem, but this Is not confirmed The Junction at Arnhem waj reported not long after the position of the pocketed forces at that Holland town was described officially as critical unless the British could break through the last six miles. Resolute German resistance had brought the army virtually to a standstill for a time two miles north of the captured Rhine bridge at Nljmegen. The German radio said that tht Allied airborne troops had entered Arnhem. The capture of Arnhem would make It possible for the Allies to drive around the end of the Siegfried Line Into the Industrial Ruhr Valley. In the central sector of the western front American armor Inflicted new losses on Oermau tanks. Fnnnlng out on both sides of captured Eindhoven. British troops broadened to 25 miles Allied wedce points through tht Siegfried Line at the Ruhr. At the western end of the Al lied front Poles of the First Can adian Army cleared some forty square miles of Netherlands ter rltory south of the Schelde Rivci and east of captured Terneuzen On the Channel coast, Cana dians closed in for a kill on the pocket stronghold of Leportela lust southwest of Boulogne Prisoners taken at Boulogne now total 7000. The Germans said that a full scale attack was launched with the aim of annihilating Isolated remnants ot British airborne troops at Arnhem and the division was already wiped put. The Seventh Army near Switz erland has established a substan tial bridgehead across the Moselle River ten miles southwest of Eplnal. Ancient people Imprisoned fireflies In coconut shells to furnish lbht. Crash-Landed After Being Hit By Flak LONDON. Sept. 23, Charles Bruce, London superintendent of the Canadian Press, arrived In London safely yesterday after having been reported mlsslnu from airborne operations for 36 hours. The aircraft In which he was a passenger was hit by flak and crash-landed In Belgium. After having been last seen ovei Holland, the plane had been re ported overdue and for some time considerable anxiety wa3 felt. Resolution Rejected- MUNICIPAL MEET TURNS DOWN PLAN The franchise resolution pres ented by Prince Rupert delegates to the Union or B.C. Munlclpall ties conference at Nelson las week was not adopted because It was "to sweeping," Mayor H. M. Daggett said Friday. Aimed at lengthening voters. lists by dropping certain restric tions, the resolution was present ed by His Worship and Alderman George Hills. They returned home yesterday. "We had considerable support but were opposed by a group led by southern municipalities whlcl fear an Influx of forelgn-speak"- lng. ckmejitsnptably. pennon ites, wno coma dominate ine municipalities If allowed too fret an access to the vote," the Mayor commented. Substance of the resolution was that wives or husbands ot property owners or poll taxpayers be allowed to vote without any extra cost to themselves. At pres ent they are required to contri bute $2 to the municipality in or der to have their name3 placed on the voters' list. "We Intend to present the resolution next year from a slightly different angle," His Worship forecast. The conference approved a resolution presented by the village of Terrace that the government should resume grants to munici palities fhom Liquor Control Board funds. Japs Push On Build China Defences Advancing On Lichow, Important Railway Junction CHUNGKING, Sept. 23 O) A Japanese force estimated at 20,- 000- troops, having captured tne port of Wuchow, 145 miles soum east of Kweilln, are pushing on In the direction of Lichow, Junction of Hunan-Kwangsl and Kwangsl-Weichow railroads. Other Japanese have capturea Jungyun, 60 miles souinwesi oi Wuchow, If the Japanese close the gap between Jungyung and wucnow they will have a line running from Hainan Island to Hong Kong for defensive operations against any Allied landings. Terrace Theft Trial Adjourned The County Court trial of Gordon L. Brooks, Terrace, which began Friday before Judge W. E. Fisher, was adjourned until Monday afternoon at 2:30. Brooks Is charged with theft of parts ana equipment from a truck belonging to the Finning Tractor Co. Ltd.. Vancouver. The theft Is al leged to have taken place on July 3, east of Terrace. Less Spirits LIQUOR RATION IS BEING CUT? VANCOUVER. Sept. 23 The Vancouver Province says that the liquor ration in British Columbia may be reduced from 28 to 13 ounces of spirits In October and November with beer remaining the same. The spirits ration would be restored to 26 ounces In December, the paper suggests. Bulletins ROME The colorful army ol San Marino, 900 men strong, lias joined the war on the side of (he Allies. It Ls the first time it has gone to war In 500 years. STORM IN ONTARIO OTTAWA There was a violent storm of tornadic proportions in the Renfrew district north of Ottawa yesterday. Much damage was done bui there were no serious casual-' ties. The storm seemed to centre at the village of Shawville where practically all windows were broken. The roofs were blown off hospital and nurses' home there. GOVT NEWS SERVICE KEGINA The new C.C.F. government plans to set up a news service for rural areas ti keep the people Informed on public business. NEW AIR COMMANDER OTTAWA Air Vice Marshal K M Guthrie has been appointed to command the new No2, Training Command, or the Royal Canadian Air Force with headquarters at Moose Jaw. BREAK WITH JAPAN HELSINKI Finland severed diplomatic relations with Japan, It was announced yesterday. ASHORE ON WEST COAST VANCOUVER The 70-foot fish packer Western Cruiser is aground at Quatsino on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. She had 70 tons of pilchards on board. The crew Is safe. WARNING FROM TOKYO NEW YORK.. ..Indications that Japan fears an Allied invasion of the Philippines were seen in a Tokyo radio broadcast boast that the invasion would give the Japanese a chance "with one strategic blow" to "bring about complete destruction to the enemy." Japan said that the puppet government of the Philippines republic had declared war on the United States. TODAY'S STOCKS Courtesy S. D. Johnston Co. Ltd. VANCOUVER Mines B. R. Consolidated .09 'z Bralorne 14.50 Cariboo Gold Quartz 2.10 Hedley Mascot .69 Pend Orlelle 1.20 Pioneer 3.95 Premier 1.30 Privateer .42 Reno .05 Reeves MacDonald,, .20A Sheep Creek 1.07 Whitewater .03,i Oils Calmont .21 C. & E. 1.76 Home 2.95 Royal Canadian .03V4 TORONTO Bcattie 1.50 Central Patricia 2.20 Consolidated Smelters 48.75 Giant Yellowknife 8.95 Hardrock .95 Kerr Addison 10.25 Little Long Lac J. 42 Madsen Red Lake 2.34 McLeod Cockshut 2.85 McKenzle Red Lake 1.70 Moneta .59 Pickle Crow 2.75 Preston East Dome 2.55 San Antonio 4.15 Sherrltt Gordon .68 f Steep Rock 3.35 Drive North In Italy At Rapid Pace Eighth Army Heading Forth Fifth on Thresh-hold of Futa Pass ROME. Sept. 23 British Eighth Army troops on the Adri atic flank of the Italian front opened their drive northwest from captured Rlmlnl towaru Bologna, roughly 70 miles away, while other Eighth Army units plunged north toward Ravena, 3 mile3 up the coast. American Infantry of the Al- , . 1,11,1 t -I 4V.A ilea ruin Army wiueueu wc breach In the centre of the Goilc Line with seizure of Mon- teclterna and Montetronaie, Dom west of captured Forenzuola. These advances placed the Fifth Army the threshhold of strategic Futa Pass. The Allied Command paid spe cial tribute to the First Canadian Infantry Division for its leading role In the offensive which car ried it from Metauro River through the Gothic Line to a new bridgehead over Marecchla ana the gateway to Lombardy Plains FRIENDS HONOR MILLS' SILVER ANNIVERSARY Honoring the twenty-fifth weeding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Mills, about fifty of thllrIose friends' gaiherc3 at their home on Sixth Avenue West last night to convey congratulations and present them with mementos of the occasion. The party had a complete element of surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Mills who returned from the theatre to find their well wishers in charge of the house. Feature of the evening was thp nrpsentation of a laree-silver gratulated Mr. and Mrs. Mills on their quarter century of partner- ishlp and extended good wishes for many more years. The evening continued with the enjoyment of games and singing. Refreshments were served bv the ladles from a table covered with a cloth of lovely i White lace centered with a large sliver bowl of -pink Baby Royals, and white tapers. The party was arranged by Mrs, L. M. Asemissen, assisted by Mrs. J. G. Garrett and other ladles. Attending were: Judge W. E. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. J. Johns, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Starr, Mr and Ktrs. C. II. Orme, Dr. and Mrs. L. W. Kergln, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Nichols,. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Scott, Mr and Mrs. A. L. Holtby. Mr. and Mrs. A. Flaten, Dr. and Mrs. R. G. Large, Hubert Ward, Norman Watt, W. J. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McLeod. Mr. and I Mrs. W. L. Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Watts, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Fulton, Capt. and Mrs. J. R. vElfert, Mr. and Mrs. C. II. Elklns, Mr. and Mrs. P. De Jong, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Asemissen, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Garrett. AIRMAN HOME FROM OVERSEAS Flying Officer Arthur Franklin D.F.C. ls home on leave fron. overseas. He is staying with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Franlc lln. 1323 8th ave. E. LAW. Lillian Franklin ls also spending leave from her post in Calgary. FRANK MORGAN "VAG" SEATTLE Frank Morgan, wearing a ragged beard for his character in a new picture, was refused registration In Seattle hotels; clerks thinking him a vagrant. charge of building a garage on city property near his home on Fifth Avenue West. WITH COMPANY THIRTY YEARS A. A. McEwen, Senior Shift Engineer for Cold Storage, Dies While seated In the Prince Rupert Hotel, Arthur Alexander McEwen, senior shift engineer and one of the oldest ranking employees of the Canadian Fish & Cold Storage Co. at Princu Rupert, was seized with a sudden heart attack and expired at 8:20 last night. News of his passing came as a shock to numerous friends and acquaintances of de ceased. Mr. McEwen was born on Prince Edward Island fifty-five vears aco and came to Princ Rupert as a young mah. Joining the service of the Canadian Fish & Cold Storage Co. in 1913. "He was a fine, steady man and we shall miss 'Mac' very much. was the tribute paid this morning by R. M. Wlnslow, local manager of the company. "Whenever he was around we could count upon It that the engines would run." Mr. McEwen was a member of the International Union of Steam and Operating Engineers. He took a keen Interest In sports and was an active member of the Prince Rupert Whist, Bridge and Cribbage League. Deceased was single. He has a brother, H. D. McEwen, In Dau phin, Manitoba. The funeral will take place next Tuesday afternoon. Pupils of blue eyes contract more in bright light than pupils of brown eyes, j ROCKETS ASSIST TAKE-OFFS Rocket power ls successfully helping heavily laden planes Into the air, it Is announced at Wright Field, Ohio, after four years of Intensive experiments. Originally designed and developed as a means of lifting heavy loads Into the air from short, front-line runways, the rocket take-off units are doing their Job. However, these units may never see tactical use, as engineers have found their "use to be extremely limited. Experiments emphasizing sustained rocket flight, dream of pseudo-scientific writers, continue despite problems Involving fuel, weight and range. The above photo shows a B-25 medium bomber not afire but with flames and smoke Issuing from a fixed take-off unit under test where rocket-assisted take-offs have been tested since 1940. Greek Patriots March On Athens LONDON, Sept. 23 05 A broadcast by the Toulouse ra dio today quoted Ankara reports that Greek partizans were marching towards Ath- ported the Germans were evacuating southern Greece. ADJOURN APPEAL IN CITY CASE In County Court Friday Judge W. E. Fisher adjourned until September 29 an appeal case In volving the city and John Moser. cocktail tray and a bouquet of (The city is appealing a decision giaulOll. u ll. uruie wa ucu " "J -o to make the presentation. OnjD. Vance in city police court hPhnif nMhP aAsemblaee he con-! which dismissed Moser on a MOVING ON TO TIDDIM British Fourteenth Army Making KANDY.f Ceylon, Sept. 23 K British Fourteenth Army units have occupied Tangzng and driv en eight miles farther toward 1 Tiddlm, headquarters announced ' today. Tiddim was the main base ! for the Japanese push Into India , last spring. Favor New Medical Benefit Plan Elimination Of Naziism Is Keynote Death For Collaboration Press Not Satisfied With Criminal List LONDON, Sept. 23 (CP) Strict policy in dealing with occupied Germany including death penalty for any German aiding the Nazis or delib erately misleading Allied troops was decreed Saturday by General Dwight P. Elsenhower, Allied commander-in-chief. A ban 13 placed on Nazi political and military organizations. All are ordered dissolved. German laws Involving dis- . crimination on the grounds of race, religion or political opinion are abroga&d. The object ls to do away with the Nazi regime and anything having to do with it, Eisenhower stated In announcing that all German courts will be suspended. English will be the sole official lancuaze. Meanwhile the British press I expresses dissatisfaction with progress made by the Allied War Crimes Commission in preparing cases against Adolf Hitler and other top Nazis. London papers said the names of Hitler, Goeb- bels, Goetlng and Himmler haii not yet been placed on the list of 350 criminal already draft- I the reason may be that the Al- ! how they shall be tried. MANY AMERICAN HEAVIES OUT LONDON, Sept. 22 Strong forces of American heavy bomb ers numbering at least seven hundred attacked industrial objectives in Kassel behind ttu In a vote taken Friday after- Siegfried Line yesterday. noon and this morning. Prince Kassel Is 160 miles southeast Rupert Dry Dock workers indi- 0f Arnhem in Holland where a cated that they favor a full cov- major battle to outflank the erage medical benefit plan, Siegfried Line is progressing, rather than the partial plan German fighters ventured out now in effect by the ONIl. in great strength Thursday in Medical Association. ,the attempt to combat attacks The full coverage plan, wnicn won 764 votes in the three-way pleblsite, will be accompanied by an additional premium cost. A continuation pf the plan ow in effect at a slight addition al cost to members, was favored by 95 voters. Complete abolition of the Medical Association from the Dry Dock was favored by 60 members. There were 52 spoiled ballots. Several months ago the Medical Association declared Its Inability to continue coverage of members at existipg premium rates due to the Increased cdst of medical services. Optional plans were presented which were voted on today. on Madnz, Coblenz and Ludwigs-haven and thirty were destroyed. Four American planes were listed as lost. In spite of poor visibility, Royal Air Force mosquitoes hammer ed at railway yards and barge? I along the Schelde River ovsr-i night.' Impoved weather over the Channel today allowed another battering of Germany. Mediterranean based bombers, hits Germany's southern Local Temperature Maximum 61 Minimum 50 NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS A tax sale for delinquent taxes on lots within the City of Prince Ruperl will be held In the Council Chambers, City Hall, Prince Rupert, B.C., at 10 ajn. September 30, 1944. Property owners on which 1942 taxes are owing will be sold Unless paid before September 30, 1944. II. M. FOOTE, Acting Collector. Wanted Local Shipyard Requires Journeymen Helpers, also Women and Boys as Rivet Passers and Markers. Apply National Selective, Service A.M. 150. a: 3 5 t U 4