PAGE TWO The Daily News Published Every Afternoon Except Sunday by Prince Rupert Dally News Limited. Third Avenue G. A. HUNTER Managing Editor FOR BETTER COOKS LONDON, WU- To make this a nation of better professional cooks, the first examinations in cockery for hotels and catering establishment are to be held next month by the city and guilds of London Institute. PRINCE RUPERT . . . BRITISH COLUMBIA. SUBSCRIPTION RATES By City Carrier, per week .. .15 Per Month 65 Per Year $7.00 By Mall, per month 40 Per Year $4 00 DAILY EDITION . . . Friday, November 17, 1944 . The Battle of Germany . . . We may assume that the great offensive that is now being inaugurated along the entire western front by the Allied armies is the big drive designed to bring Germany to her knees before winter becomes too deep. It may be the action that deter mines whether Germany's military defeat is accom- f plished before this year is over or whether there shall be a bogging down which will extend the battle into a spring campaign. I We remember how rapidly events occurred in the North African, Italian and French campaions once the great concerted actions started there. We recall how dubious we were about rapid results being achieved and how those results exceeded all our most hopeful expectations. We hark back to the mighty Russian campaign and its tremendous outcome. And, looking back on these things that have gone before, nrft wp not tn hp pypiirpH if wp mnv hp nnrimisHr l about the Battle of Germany? . If some of our genteel friends knew the etymology of the much-used "snafu" they might not feel so free about employing it. Dry Dock Comes Through . . . We have already congratulated Prince Rupert! generally on its splendid showing in the Seventh1 Victory Loan campaign. It is not inappropriate to commend the Prince Rupert Dry Dock and Shipyard for its outstanding performance in responding to the loan a performance the details of which are enumerated elsewhere in this paper" today. I It was an accomplishment, indeed, for the vard! to have the highest quota oversubscribed for all Canadian National units in western Canada and thus won -the Devenish Cup. It is a credit not only to the Dry Dock but to the city. The organizers and workers on the loan at the yard airworthy of highest commendation. sTAavocaies oi an easy peace-1 or Uermans j snouid note the Stockholm cable that Berlin has half a million workmen making poison gas. British Foreign Trade . . . Pime Minister Winston Churchill took time out from straight war prosecution business yesterday to .remind the House of Commons that it would be essential for Britain to restore her export trade in the economic competition which will follow the war. Bjg.and all as is the task faced by' Canada and the United States to restore activity to a peace-time basis, thawhich is faced in Britain is even greater. That is made clear in a statement by Sir Stafford Crip'ps, Minister of Aircraft Production, who said the other day that Britain must export $4,500,000,000 worth of goods annually after the war to balance her accounts on the basis of pre-war trade without mak ing jmy allowance for the increased living standards at which she aims under proposed social security, education, health and other schemes. Britain's problem is complicated by the fact that she tias had to allow her social capital to deteriorate rsjriously. Houses, schools, factories and .trans-. port equipment are five years nearer obsolescence, the greater part of her pre-war export markets have beenjlost or jeopardized, a large part of foreign investments has been dissipated and large sterling debts hav&'been accumulated abroad. It. is the- fact that her foreign investments were reduced to pay for war purchases, that her carrying trade is threatened by the increase of the merchant marine fleets of other countries and that sterling debts are forger that makes an increase in exports necessary. This increase over pre-war exports would be only a 50 percent increase in volume but, because of increased prices, a 125 percent rise in value. Most of . the needed expansion would probably be borne by'the machinery, cotton, vehicle, iron and steel, coal, wood, chemical, beverage and electrical goods industries. . So far as Canada is concerned, if it hopes to maintain its large export trade to Britain, it will probably have to devise some method to increase its purchases from Britain above the pre-war figure and that may not be easy. And the political scene in Prince Rupert : appears as obscure as ever. At least we can , :have a Socialist member if we want one. NOMINATE LABOR MEN BELFAST, 0) The labor party Is planning to nominate 25 candidates at the first general election for the Northern Ireland parliament after the war. At present the party has only two representatives in the House. EXPLOIT OF CANADIANS Written for the Canadian Press By Lt.'P. D. MacMillan, R.OAiF. WITH THE R.C.A.F. IN THE MIDDLE EAST, Nov. 17 0) In the Middle- East, along the sandy shores of the Medlteran-ean Sea, a lonely desert .stations, and in cafes and clubs of Egypt, they're telling the story of three young Canadians who were the key men behind one of the biggest trouncings j a German convoy has suffered ; in the Medlteranean theatre In this war. j The principal actors in this drama above the grima and sullen water of the Aegean Sea were "Ous," des" and "Hod" . the pilot FO. Louis Gossen of , (4236 Triumph St.) Vancouver- second pilot Elmer Gesener of Moncton, N.B. and navigator WO. Bruce Hodgins of Clande-boye, Ont. The airmen were over the Aegean, on the night of May 31 In a Wellington from a well-known R.A.P. desert squad- ! ron in search of an elusive Jerry convoy. This convoy had been the object of intensive search for a long tjme and English, Australian, New Zealand and South African fliers had all had a "go" at finding it but Its whereabouts remained a mystery. Around midnight, the Canadians and their R.A.F. flying mates noticed some black specks on the moon path on the water below them. They were the phantom convoy. "We stooged around and counted seven ships," "Gus" remarked. "Then we signalled back to base that we'd found the convoy and gave its position. We decided we wanted a better look so we dropped some flares. They must have been waiting at their guns because they opened up on us then." Tried Bombing Attack "We kept hanging around and then decided to try a bombing attack. I don't think we scored any direct hits. But I'll bet we shook them. Anyway, we stuck around until our gas got low. Then we sent a final fix and hit for home." So accurate were the signals sent back that, at dawn, Baltimore?, .Beautighters and other aircraft .took off and arrived over the convoy at the precise spot were "Gus," "Ges" and "Hod" said It would be. What happened then made Mediterranean history and, right In the thick of things were two more Canadians FO. Ted Macintosh of Lumsden, Sask., and PO. Hiram (Steve) Stevenson of Chlpman, B.C. The attack on the convoy was spectacular and successful and when the smoke cleared, there Just wasn't any convoy worthy of the name. High praise and decorations have been given for the effort on the convoy, but an R.A.F. wing commander who has, been In the desert practically since the war began summed things up when he remarked: "The actual attack on the convoy was so spectacular that it would be very easy to overlook the fact that if it hadn't been for Gossen and his crew there wouldn't have been any attack." British Midlands Home to Air Aces WITH THE TACTICAL AIR force in Belgium;, Nov. n o -"ThSre are two Johnny Johnsons in Tactical Air Force and both of them are top-notchers. One of them is the famous wing vummanaer irom Leicester who commands a Canadian Spitflr-wing and has 38 German aircraft to his credit. The other is Sqdn. Ldr. Johnny Johnson, "D.F.C., of Northampton, cemmander of a rocket Typhoon squadron which has a repuatlon as ace squadron for shipping strikes. He Is 'credited with destruction of 5'2 German alrcraift and four probables. The squadron leader Is the son of Ron Johnson, widely known In English sporting circles as groundsman at Northampton County ground, home of the Northamptonshire County Cricket Club and Northa Football Club. WOODFN REFRIGERATORS JOHANNESBURG, P) "Austerity" refrigerators constructed mostly of wood are being manufactured by several Johannesburg firms. It Is expected that these refrigerators will help to bring down the high prices now ruling tor second-hand coolers. ODD BUT TRUE Venice, Italy, is 150 miles far-ther north than Vladivostok, THE DAILY NEWS FRIDAY THIS AND THAT ' Tlx Ui Manhtw AJim hniit, tax. "It's gorgeous. Now what was that surprise you mentioned on the phone?" LOCAL LADS RECEIVE CIGARETTS Received by Women's Auxiliary The Women's Auxullary, Coasi Regiment, continuing to suddIv local beys overseas with cigar ettes and parcels has received many letters showing hew much appreciated are these gifts from the home town. Sgt. Frank V. Comadina, in Italy, writes: "Please thank all the ladies of the W. A. for the cigarettes re ceived. They sav a cigarette soothes the nerves and a good cigarette (Canadian brand) is the tops. Thanks a million." LBdr. J. Maclvor, Canadian Army overseas, writes: "1 am very much afraid that I have neglected my writing to you and others. For that matter I have been away on a couple of courses that don't leave ont much time for writing. I also had my leave sandwiched in betweenthe first one for seven months. I sure made the best of Britain after convalescing from a broken ankle: "Received the cigarettes the other day and do wish to thank you ever so much. Boy, isn't It soing to be grand when this war does stop and all the families can get together again. Think I'll drop down to the Cariboo and see all the boys I knew In the Searchlights. I am fine now although I was a Ions time In hospital with my leg. I've seen ulenty now so can go home well satisfied and the sooner the better. The war can quit anytime for me. I went 'way up north In England and spent u leave walklnst around the Lake I District. That sounds nuts to you I know but these little villages are only three or four miles apart so that's the best way to see the country. Don Blake and Martin Van Cooten, both in Belgium, also acknowledged cigarettes from the W. A, with many thanks. ' of September when things are at " - v miift tlrr.i Rut 1r vn - nhtnoi I ......... . - " a. f, irom tne buzz bombs. Well the boys over In France are having a tough fight tout they are doing very well. Although progress may be slow at times they will won have Jarry where they want him right in the bag. 'I ant lo thank you and the W.A. for the cigarettes which I have Just received. They saved my life for I had been out for a while and I sure appreciate them I. really don't know what I should have done but for your kindness in rending me these many cigarettes. Some day i hope to thank you In person. My regards, to the W.A." From Don Norton In Belgium with the First Canadian Army: "Again I have received your c'garettes and as always they are appreciated very much, I can also appreciate the time and effort you ladles put In to keep us happy with' smokes. Thanks a million." i From Sgt. I). Inman, in Itajy "I don't think I acknowledged the last letter' I had rom you and I haven't thanked you foi cigarettes so .decided to write and thank you for them and give you the latest news of the boys. We have had some real stifr fighting here In the last few weeks an,d the casualties are quite high. Wllf Beeman was killed, Trefrey and Red (my brother) were wounded. It was a tough break to lose Wllf, He was a swell guy and everyone liked him. The tank he was driving got a direct hit and the whblt crew were killed; They were In my troop and It's pretty harrf to lose five guys you have lived with for two or three years. Both Red and Trefrey were hit with shran. nel and( although I havsn't seen them since, I don't believe either of them are seriously wounded. Our Col. was killed and Col. Angle Is back with the regiment as CO. He Is the officer who swore us fellows Into the armj back f '39. Dick Winder has quit tanks and gone into the rein forcement unit. Claims hb nerves were getting him as I suppose they were because hi had some tough- fighting. Must close now as I'm out of paper. Thanks again for the cigarette. Front Clarence Saunders of the First Canadian Paratroopers LETTERBOX ON RUM RATION Editor, Daily News: Reading your editorial of - - D j w v wmui (ui t i drink can take the place of Navy rum on a cold night or in the tropics. ' I (Jo not think this navy officer has done much sailing In bad weather. When a sailor in the enod old days got his four ounces of good old navy rum, he could feel It down to his toes. At the present time; rum is more like a soft drink than rum. Ask some of your fishermen what they would prefer on a cold, wet wintry night. Of course, the captain has authority to substitute for lime Juice which is done on many a ship Jor the benefit of the officers. AN OLD SALT. WINTERTIME ANYTIME In certain parts of Norway the snow may fall during any month of the year. IN TJtE SUPREME COURT OP BRITISH COLUMBIA IN THE MATTER OP THE "ADMINISTRATION ACT" AND IN THE MATTER OP THE ESTATE OP ARTHUR ALEXANDER McEWEN, DECEASED. INTP8TATR TAKE NOTICE that by Order of His Honor Judge Fisher, Lfacal Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, I was on the 3rd day of November; AD. 1944 appointed Administrator of the estate of Arthur Alexander McEwen, who died on the 22nd day of September, 1944. All persons Indebted to the said estate are required to pay the amount of their Indebtedness to me forthwith and all persons having claims against the said Estate are required to file them wtth me properly verified on or before the 16th day of December. 1944, falling which distribution will be made having regard only to such claims of which I shall have been notified. Dated at Prince Rupert. B.C., this 4th day Of November, AD. 1944. NORMAN A. WATT, Official Administrator, Prince Rupert, B.C. (DISTRICT MEN 'ARE CASUALTIES Four men from central ana I northern British Columbia are Included In latest Canadian Army casualty lists. They are: Seriously Wounded Cpl. Jack Kenneth Powell, Canadian Armored Corps; mother, Mrs. Evelyn Powell, Fort St. John. Wounded Cpl. John Jacob Wilson, British Columbia regiment; father, Oeorge Wilson, Prince George. Slightly Wounded Cpl. Edward Fraser Rowland, British Columbia regiment; wife, Mrs. Mary K. Rowland, Rose Lake. Slightly Wounded-Pte. David Benolt, British Columbia regiment; couslji, Duncan Sam, Fori St. James. Coast Regiment Having Tag Day Tagging In aid .of funds for overseas parcels and cigarettes i for local boys will be conduct- j ed from Canadian Legion Head- ' quarters by the Women's Aux I iliary of the Seventeenth Coast j Regiment with Mrs. William Many Letters of Appreciation , pres.aeni m general o ...... t ..... . Battalion fresh mit nf hnnitoiin 'charge and with Mrs. E. P. Smith convening. Assisting will be Mrs. Vic Houston, Mm. Ron ald Roberts, Mrs, R. Woods, Mrs P. L. Petersen and Mrs. A. Norton. Taggers will be: Mrs. W. Rothwell, Mrs. Frank Ellison, Mrs. R. Woods, Ken Laurie, Sandy and Dick Ormiston, Mary Strachan, Betty and Margaret Wide, Lenora and Edna Gardner, Everett and Burns' Pierce, Donna and Ann Petroff, Gerd Lien, Marie Skalmerude, Joan Thaln. Deska Penoff, Penlo Pen-off, Carol Moorehouse, Arthur Parent, Tommy Oraham, Alan Hartwig, Helen Hlbbaid, Ronnie Rothwell, Larry Moore, . George alllls. William Blackaby. Dick Smith. Marjorle Thornton Marian Shenton, Donna Petroff, Billy Macdonald, Nellie Pa-vich. Madeleine Youngman, Jacqueline Ratchford, Margaret Dunnlngton, Alfred Blackaby, Dolores Chrlstopherson, Janet Budinlch, Norma Perry, Marie Lavlcne. Joan Bird. Olen Saun ders, Joyce Perry, Stewart Hills -w, w t vj, uivnuib l a I llj It, away up In the wilds of Scot- Very few cigarettes go astray I Margaret Johnson, Alice Klllas vand one can pretty near lose !tt"u "l, n'wuys welcome ana ap- utoss Ingram, Billy Allison, Mar-oneself and I felt like it foftthe j predated. garet HlHon and Olen Doane. weather was really beautiful. 1 1 "" was UD thfre at thr hptrihhlntr . Ttwarrl C919 9flfl I LOCAL DRY DOCK AND SHIPYARD WINS CUP FOR BUYING OF BONDS Final tabulations of bond sales in the Seventh Victory Loan Campaign at the Prince Rupert Dryriock and Shipyard have been completed and they indicate that the employees have done about everything that could have been hoped for. First of ail they exceeded their high objective of $100,000 by no less than $52,200, the final total being $212,200. Then every one of the twenty-nine department! in the yard exceeded its quota. Last but not least, the Dry Dock won the Devenish Cup. The final standing - w of the November 1, I note the Navy various departments Is as uuitci a tiaiemeni mat solt ' - numurr ot?ing percentage quota reached: fol-! the ! 1 Yard Labor 258 2 Blacksmiths 237 3 Foundry and Pattern ' Shop 180 4 Steel Checker 170 5 Englnefltters 163 6 Mott Electric 157 7r-Plpefitter3 143 8 Painters H2 9 Dockmen, Sheetmetal, each 138 11 Staff 135 12 Power House, Chinese Labor, each 130 14 Joiners , 127 15 Welders, Commissary, each 126 17 Stores 122 18 Platers 1207. 19 Machinists 118 20 Rlvetters 177 21 Composition Layers, Electricians, each 111 23 Cranes, Steel Caulkers, each 110 25 Slabman 1 104 26 Staff Houses, Riggers, each 105 3 Punchers 104 29 Shipwrights 102 PACIRCQFE Special: Chinese Dishes Chop Suey Chow Mein Hours 0:00 ftjn. to 3:00 a.m. Stanfield's Is tailored for TfUMIIIII Vil i v wi 1 1 Wl vi wi I Mil provided by fine 10ft non- a a vui hut irritating materials, comtort e provided by snug fit y without bunching. STANFIELD'S LIMITED Tiukn N I. 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