PAGE FOUR THE DAILY NEWS Prince Rupert. B p. Monday, August 27, 1945 Development of R.C.A.F. the Combined Headquarters -established at the Jericho Golf Country Club property, Vancouver, where the Operations room is in immediate contact with all stations and sub-units. Western Air Command was organized into Two Groups, one with Headquarters in Victoria, and the other with Headquarters at Prince Rupert, over-all direction and supervision being maintained by Command Headquarters. A complete system of Radar coverage was embarked upon at a comparatively early stage ' in the war, involving the construction and operation of a ' ' 'series of Radar Stations on Vancouver Island and the Queen Charlottes, also in the area between Cape Scott and (KCape St.. James, linking up with an Ameiican system through Alaska and the American coastal system south of 'the border. Thus, by this system, com- plete outer coverage was main- tlned, such that all approaches to vulnerable areas such as Prince Rupert and Vancouver were adequately covered. Augmenting this seaward-looking system was an upward-looking type of Radar, assuring coverage of high-flying aircraft in any approach to Victoria or Vancouver, and enabling our Fighter to be guided to their interceptions by Radar. This Radar system, in addition to picking up aircraft, was also capable of picking up surface vessel at con-iderable distances. It has been in 24-hour operation ever since Installation.. -Whereas numerous suspicious objects were picked up and investigated, its main function proved to be Navigational air for aircraft engaged In operation or transportation duties. Many aircraft were saved by Radar when lost or In difficulties, as it was a simple matter to give them their location by radio when once seen on the Radar. These Radar stations fed their I - information into Filter Rooms at Group Headquarters, whose task was to Identify friend from foe and to classify traffic. Later, when the operational Groups were disbanded, the information "Build B.C. Payrolls" He Knows His Business few The cook on a fish packer demands Pacific Milk and sends back any other kind delivered to him. Members of the crew say he Is the best cook and baker In the fishing industry. We value such friends as this good cook. PACIFIC MILK Irradiated and Vacuum Packed GEORGE DAWES AUCTIONEEER and VALUATOR SALES CONDUCTED TO SUIT ' YUUR CONVENIENCE FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS PACKED AND SHIPPED Estimates Phone for Free Appointment Phone Red 127 The Seal of Quality BRITISH COLUMBIA'S (Ul tin MX FINEST SALMON Continued from Page One was fed in direct from Filter Rooms to Command Headquarters. Practically all types of R.C.A.F. aircraft were fitted with Radar for sea or aircraft search. Augmenting the Radar system was the Aircraft Detection Corps, organized the length and breadth of the coast. This volunteer organization performed outstanding service and were excellent ly tied In to the Pacific Communication System. It was a splendid example of civilian and service co-operation. A Radar-controlled Fighter organization was developed, together with the necessary Fights er Sector Control Rooms at To-flno and Patricia Bay, manned by skilled personnel, a large number of whom had overseas operational experience. Patrol of Coast Was Continuous From the first day of entry of Japanese into the war, until a lew weeks before V-J Day was proclaimed, R. C. A. F. aircraft have been covering the sea approaches and the sea traffic lanes by long and arduous pa trols, extending, as the range of aircraft increased, out of five hundred and six hundred miles, and more latterly reduced to three hundred miles from base. This vigil was maintained In the face of difficult weather conditions and the even more difficult conditions of boredom. They were closely tied in with Naval operations in the Joint Operational Control Centres, and with U.S. systems of patrol, north and south. Fighter squadrons from West ern Air Command have until recently been maintained at a high state of readiness and efficiency, a large percentage of the air crew having had overseas opera tional experience. Balloon chasing was one of their more recent tasks. Two squadrons of fighters were sent to the Aleutians for the defence of Alaska, as well as two Bomber squadrons to lower Alaska, the Fighter squad rons actually getting into action against the Japanese. This occured prior to the Japanese attack on Klska and continued for approximately one and one-half years. The picture of West Coast development is not complete without reference to the magnificent system of flying control which has been established to asslt aircraft in their many ardous duties. This organization has proven to be the best known solution to the problem of aircraft flying over mountainous terrain and far out to sea. A part of this organization is the Directional Finding system, by which aircraft can obtain bear ings from practically all R.C.A.F. Stations, the main Directional Finding Units, however, being located at Prince George, Torino, Patricia Bay, Sea Island, Boundary Bay, Sandsplt and Dog Creek. It Is very closely tied in with Radar and with the American system. The problem of supplying these numerous outlying bases was a very substantial one, which required the development of a large R.C.A.F. Marine Sec tion, with a great variety of' boats, including everything from small tenders to crash boats, special type scows and supply vessels. One of the great problem of supply was the maintenance of Radar bases, which, generally speaking, were most Inaccessible, and difficult and hazardous to maintain. Constru c t i o n engineering and physical maintenance of K.C.A.F, bases has been a major task. The bases were, in the first place, constructed for the K.C.A.F. either by con tract under the Department of Transpoit or under the R.C.A.F. Works and Buildings organization, the latter developing a considerable force 'of Construction Maintenance units, 0 C.M.U. being allotted to this command. 1943 saw the wind-up of Ele mentary and Service Flying Training on this coast. This was superceded by operational train ing, i.e., final training to fit personnel for operations. There were three very large Opera tional Training Units in Western Air Command, namely Boundary Bay and Abbotsford, under a single command, for high al titude night bqmbers; Patricia I Bay for flying boat coastal operational training work, and Co-mox for heavy transport operational training. These units produced a large number of trained crews which have since seen service In many operational theatres, as well as flying boat operations on the east and west coasts. To oDerate all of these various j types of units has required a News and Views of the District RAIN NEEDED AT TERRACE Vegetables Facing Drought Damage Unless Long Warm Spell Is Ended After three rainless weeks,. there having been only one-quarter Inch of precipitation since the first of August, Terrace farms and gardens were badly In need of moisture with the prospect of peas and some other vegetable crops drying up, it was reported by NLgel Sherwood, official meteorologist at Terrace, who was In the city over the week-end for a brief visit. On Friday 90 above was recorded at Terrace. Three weeks previous the official thermometer had risen to 91. Driving in from Terrace with C. J. Norrlngton, Mr. Sherwood mentioned how the clear, hot weather was experienced until Tyee was reached when they ran Into foggy cool of the coast. Mr. Sherwood reported that there Is a splendid crop of apples at Terrace, the popular Yellow Transparents, which make such smooth applesauce, now be ing at their very best. Mr. Sherwood and Mr. Nor rlngton left last evening on their return to Terrace. THREE ACRES YIELD $900 FRANCOIS LAKE, Aug. 27 From the Parkview Farm of Ed Mohr and son near Wistaria, samples of red creeping fescue showed 90 per cent germination. Three acres of the valued grass produced a ton of seed which will net $900 to the growers while the cut-over field will make rich fall substantial headquarters organization and decentralization throughout the Command. The diversified nature of the work has required specialists In many branches, and large admlnstra-tlve, technical, construction engineering and supply staffs. A large medical organization has ! been developed, specializing in Aviation, medicine and in the medical care of personnel. This Includes small hospitals at practically all stations and special Command hopltals at 3 Repair Depot and Sea Island; also Convalescent Hospitals, namely No. 5 In Vancouver and No. 6 at Colwood, the former handling all orthopedic bases and the latter general medical cases. These Convalescent Hospitals have been sponsored and assisted by prominent citizens in Vancouver and Victoria respectively, and have fulfilled a most Important function. Mention should be made of the work1 for civilians tha't the R.C.A.F. local hospitals and medical staffs have performed up and down the coast, and the many mercy flights which have been undertaken In aid of seriously 111 or Injured civilians. The Auxiliary Services , of the R.C.A.F. have performed mag nificent work for the R.C.A.F, notably the YMCA, which has undertaken In a large measure the recreational programs throughout the Command, and the Legion, which has done such splendid work in the Educa tional field. The R.R.A.F. has had its own Personnel Counselling service, which has been functioning for approximately a year and a half, making avail able in an organized manner the wealth and material developed through R.C.A.F. Headquarters, Ottawa. The counsellors have, In all cases, been trained men and women, whose service has been most magnificent with respect to rehabilitation counselling. Women Play Important Part The Women's Division of the R.C.A.F. In Western Air Com mand has performed many and varied important functions. Women have been used most extensively In the routine control of bomber reconnaissance, fight er and fljlng control operations. They have rendered a great service administratively and also in connection with the commissariat, W.D. dletltlons supervising the food and mess ing organization. Another service which has done magnificent work is the Chaplain service, both Protestant and Roman Catholic, who have looked after the spiritual welfare of the personnel wherever they were to be found, and who have done outstanding service In the many difficult situations to be found at the outlying bases of -the R.C.A.F. SMITHERS Inactive during the war years, the Fall Fair Association is launching in a short time what they expect will be a worthy successor to the fairs of by-gone days. Flt.-Lieut. Doug Kerr, D.F.C., returned to his home last week after completing a tour of 38 missions over the European continent and a two years' service with No. 6 Bomber Group of the R.C.A.F., attached to the R.A.F. Although the Smlthers girls' Softball team came through with an easy win over Hazeltoh, the men's baseball club was defeated by a score of 10 to 1 In a second game Hazelton downed Terrace 8 to 7. L. Eade and son, Bruce, have left for White Rock, where Mr. Eade has business interests. Mrs: Les Oulton and family left to visit her brothers, Dave Mr. and Mrs. William Harker arrived here recently to make their home at the Smlthers air port where Mr. Harker will take over duties with the Department of Transport, radio division. ARE PRAYING FOR SOLDIER'S RETURN Sam Schaffer of Tschenikut Lake May Recover But Will Be Long Time FRANCOIS LAKE, Aug. 27 Sam Schaffer of Tschenikut Lake, one of the best known boys of the central lakes district, is reported to be making good progress at Shaughnessy Military Hospital in Vancouver towards ultimate recovery from the effects of severe wounds which he sustained In Germany this spring. At first, it was feared that he would be hopeless ly paralyzed but army doctors are now hopeful tha.t in a couple of years he may be restored to perfect health. Meantime his wife and three children Fred, aged 4, Keith, 3, and Mary Jane, 2 anxiously await his return some day. Sam joined up and went overseas In 1943. He served In France and Holland and made the crossing of the Rhine. While in training at Vernon before going overseas he saved the life of one of his soldier friends from SILVER WEDDING AT FRANCOIS LAKE FRANCOIS LAKE, Aug. 27 Echo Valley Ranch, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl H. Deeder, was the scene of a quiet by Joy ous gathering of intimate friends and relatives when the occasion was the observance of the silver wedding anniversary of the- cou pie. The mothers of both Mr. and Mrs. Deeder graced the occasion which was attended by John R. Walker, his son, An drew, and Barney Mulvany. Mr. and Mrs. John R. Walker brought two gallons of ice cream and a magnificent cake while the wedding presents so delighted Peg Deeder that she was un able to write her weekly article FERRY SKIPPER IS RESOURCEFUL How nig Combine Was Delivered to Progressive Francois Lake Rancher FRANCOIS LAKE, Aug, 27 An innovation in ultra modern farm machinery was Introduced by William Blckle of Grassy Plains when he shipped In the latest model of a self-propelled ten-ton combine In order to harvest his 1000-acre crop of timothy seed and to salvage the crops of many of his neighbors where short straw conditions and heavy heads would have meant a big loss under the old-fashioned method. The combine exceeded the capacity of the obsolete Francois Lake ferry but the resourceful skipper, Bruce Little, lashed two heavily loaded trucks on the bow, loaded the $6,000 machine on the stern and calble-lashed It above and below the pontoons, making at stern landing at South- bank and unloading without mishap. WAR WIDOW FOR FRANCOIS LAKE FRANCOIS LAKH Aug. 27 Preparations are being made to welcome to Tschenlkut Lake from Scotland the widow and little daughter of Lance Corporal Thomas D. Gllgan who Joined up with the Loyal Ed-monton Regiment in the 'early stages of the war and was killed at the Battle of Cassino in October, 1944. Mrs. Gulgan and child expect to leave Scotland for Canada as soon as travelling conditions improve. FARMER MEETS WITH ACCIDENT Neighborly Spirit Demonstrated to Neil Kelly of Tschenikut Lake and Johnny at Vanderhoof. After spendlng several months Mrs. H. Wearne of Quick has in the Prince Rupert General received word from Phllippa Hospital, where he had under- Woodall's parents to the effect gone a critical operation from that she has arrived safely In which he had made a complete England. Mrs. Wearne ..accom- recovery, Nell Kelly had return- panled Phllippa to Quebec and ed to hls Tcheslnkut Lake farm saw her off on the S.S. Strathe- and rcsumed operation with his customary vigor, only to meet with an unfortunate accident. While putting up the hoisting rigging at his hay born he fell from the peak of the lofty roof, breaking his shoulder and a few ribs. He is now at the Burns Lake Hospital. Many of his neighbors decided that it would not be a great sin to break the Sabbath instead of going fishing and by 9 a.m. the teams of Jack .Gllgan and Earl Deeder were on the scene, with the pioneer farmer, John R. Walker, showing the way. Fol lowing his lead were Ken Olson, Hugh and Peter Neave, Andy Walker, Andy Anderson of Burns Lake, and Don Hawley of the JP ranch at Francois Lake. Sev eral of the less fortunate hay makers brought their lunches and missed a royal dinner served at the Post Office, farm by Mrs. John Gllgan. Province to Take Terrace Hospital TERRACE, Aug. 27 Rumor Is current in the village that the provincial government may be taking over the . military hos pital buildings here now that the war Is over and they will hard- be further required for na tlonal defence purposes. It has been suggested that the build ings and site would be Ideal for sanitaria purposes of some kind. ANNOUNCING Opening of ELECTRICITY AT TERRACE Answer from Provincial Government Regarding Taking Over Being Awaited TERRACE, Aug. 27 Gordon Kerr, whose Terrace electric light plant was recently burned out, has -agreed to take charge here for the British Columbia Hydro-electric Commission which Is expected to take over the local electrl: light and power utility. Formal application that the provincial government take over was recently made by the community but no answer has been received from the government although It is hoped here that the answer will be favorable. Meanwhile nothing is being done locally in the matter of replacing the power plant and resuming a community service. The effect of the recent fire Is that there are now no street lights in Terrace and half the dwellings are dark except for lamps. However, about half of the local business premises have their own electric light plants. PRINCE GEORGE Confidence that Prince George will get Its proposed provincial library bulldln? when the demand for building materials eases was expressed here Monday by C. K. Morlson, Victoria provincial librarian and supervisor of library services. Charles Semerad of Hlxon again romped away with aggregate honors at the opening of the 30th annual fall fair recently to establish himself as kingpin market gardener In Central B. C. i with 20 firsts and 13 seconds for fruit and vegetables. Under the direction of Dr. J. E. Bier, a pathological study of balsam in Fort George Forestry Dis trict Is toeing undertaken by a party of Dominion pathologists who arrived In Prince George' from Victoria. Beating of the ceremonial gong which overjoyed Chinese undertook last weex with such gusto heralded a peace after 14 years of war for one of the staunchest and most enduring of the United Nations. Duties of district health nurse are being assumed by Miss Dorothy Udall who succeeds Miss Eileen Snowden. After more than three years here Miss Snowden has has been been transferred transferred to to Langley. Langley. Buy War savings Stamps I lit i -ill sa w . THIRt II NO 0THH.I0IACC0 JUSI LIKE I J nm ruiiM PwF I "Canada'r Original Aromatic Hp Tobacco" nfifl . I For more than 50 yeort Old Chum vPM ' I"" I Pall Mall Cafe AND CHOP SUEY at CENTRAL HOTEL We specialize In tender, juicy steaks and Chinese dishes. Fortune Telling BALANCE Or 1944 INCOME TAX DUE 31st AUGUST, 1945 Taxpayer! are reminded that any balance of Income tax on 1944 incomes Is due on 31st August, 1945.. To be sure that there will be no error In accounting for your payment, complete the remittance form provided below and mail It with your remittance to your District Inspector of Income Tax. DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL REVENUE TAXATION DIVISION INCOME TAX REMITTANCE FORM To Impector ol Income Ti at.. Endoeedpleae. find m made payable to "Hecelyer Gram! ol Canada (Cheque. Monty or Poalal Order) lor I . Name . Addreee Ctly or Town... 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You are invited to inspect our stock. MUSSALLEM'S ECONOMY STORE (Opposite Canadian Legion) Phones 18 and 19 P.O. Box 575 THE BULKLEY MARKET Features: CENTRAL INTERIOR Beef : Pork Poultry Products Under Most Sanitary Conditions 311 Third Ate. Phone 178 DO YOU WANT YOUR ENGINE TO LAST LONGER? DO YOU WANT YOUR OIL TO LAST LONGER? DO YOU WANT YOUK $$$ TO GO FURTHER? Then instal a new . . . WINSLOW OIL CONDITIONER WINSLOW oil conditioners remove sludge, varnish, moisture, acid, carbon and grit, leaving only the lubricating qualities of your oil. We carry a complete stock of WINSLOW filters as well as WINSLOW replacement cartridges to fit other makes of filters. AS WE ADVISE ... BE PENNY WISE Sec S. E. PARKER LIMITED Wlnslow Automotive Distributor for Northern B.C. 170 E. 3rd Ave. Prince Rupert, B.C. Phone 83 AUCTION SALES . . . By . . . J. H. MAIR EVERY SATURDAY, 2 P.M. at Building opposite Parker's Garage THIRD AVENUE COW BAY Auction rooms will be open each day for receiving goods. Transfer must be supplied by owner. Phone Black 984. Obtain receipt from driver. No Reserves. No Advertised Goods Accepted. SPECIAL AUCTIONS BY APPOINTMENT J. H. MAIR