PR3VIMCIAL LIHHAaY, DISPATCHED IV 1 Hi VICTORIA, B. C. onr.iEs DRUGS Daily Delivery NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER CABS Published ot Canodo't Most Strategic Pacific Port "Prince Rupert, the Key to the Great Northwest" Phone 81 VOL. XXXIX, No. 260 PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1950 PRICE FIVE CENTS ttions nn Women ffelfllfefF to Mil m mm didates LlO ARMSTRONO Ir Press man nniM LK pThe 1950 off- German Manpower Held Essentia! Murray Is Enthusiastic Chinese Communists May Plan New Attack MONTREAL ft) A Joint de 3 States elections tan-today .mark another ,n the saga of "Pctti- inuidatrs of the two u-al nartics Republi- Cariboo Member Sees Dreams of G.T.P. Founders Now Coming True The year 1950 appeared to be fence force for western Europe that did not include German manpower would be Intolerable and unthinkable to Britain and perilous to the west, Rt. Hon. IT-mmaniipl RMnurpll TT n 1 t. ft d Important Reservoir Seems Prime Centre of " Attention Withdrawal Perplexes SEOUL (CP) United Nations forces expanded GOOD NEWS AND BAD Skeena Member Reports To Chamber of Commerce Groundhog Coal Development Far Off Warehouse Out of Defence Plans Aluminum Sure Dry Dock Turned Over E. T. Applewhaite, M.P. for Skeena, giving an account at last night's meeting of the Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce on recent developments at Ottawa pertaining to Prince Rupert, mixed bad news with good and started off iXith the bad newa. vmocrat are contest-iernorship. one senate seeing at long last a realization of the original hopes and am- Kingdom defence minister, de- their slim bridgehead north of the Chongchon River house of representa-rundidates of minor bitions of cuch men as Laurier clared today. , today as some Communists mysteriously withdrew on i the total to 42, four the northwest Korean war front. A Montreal Canadian Club audience applauded the Labor party's minister when he said so. Mr. Shinwell said emphatical to 1948 last election , Frohmillcr. 59-year-at. Is a strong candl- Two United States 24th Division regiments and ly that only use of German a British Commonwealth brigade moved ahead 2' troops can ensure adequate izona's battle for the chair. Should she win, western defence build-up "In miles after a heavy air bombing. and Hays for the port of Princs Rupert, It was suggested to the Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce at Its dinner last night by George Murray, M.P. for Cart-boo, who was one of the evening's guests The dreams of these men he confidently predicted, would be fully realized within the lifetime of the young men of today. Mr. Murray alluded to new developments in mining and timbering as evidenced respectively by the coming to life of silver in the Pakchon area, northwest It was in regard to the Groundhog coal field develoj ALASKA DEFENCES WASHINGTON Sen. Hunt (Dem-Wyo.) said today the Alaska defences are in "good shape" and he sees no need for any immediate strengthening there .of either air or ground forces. But military housing, he said, is in sad shape. Some American personnel ( are living in structures people from other countries "wouldn't use for hog houses." KILLS BLACKMAILERS Ml'NClE, Indiana A prominent physician, Dr. Jules F. Le Duron, told police he shot two men to death because they had blackmailed him. Killed were Sibert Louis Carter, 27, and his brother, Ralph Winfield Carter, 35. Dr. La Duron told a reporter the brothers had been blackmailing him since his first wife disappeared 13 years ago. BENTLEY TAKES LEAD MONTREAL Smooth play- be the only woman i the United States Board Hears meni wnicn Mr. Appiewnaite ,ird woman to head a the time available." B.C. Budget Hits Record might not be the ideal solution but, at least, it guaranteed the nment In the coun- Two Members n . ... raid,, without elaborating owing to his Information being confidential, could not be expected to be "an economic factor within our lifetime." In the matter of the Tugwcil of the bridgehead at Anju. There " was little opposition on this front although Red concentrations had applied heavy pressure as late as Monday. United States propellor-driveri Mustang,fighters routed speedier Russian-built jets in an 85-minute air battle the longest of retention of the plant. Regarding radio, Mr. Applewhaite said that, as far as spon - ears, Mrs. Fronmuier judltor of Arizona It a Democratic state. mining and the great cellulose VICTORIA Oi The British sored programs were concerned, nlant at Prince Rupert. The .Island air field project, Mr. Ap he nomination handily Applewhaite and Murray At Chamber of Commerce-Highway Situation, City Columbia budget may break all nor Dan A.Garvey and member of the house. plewhaite said even the minister of transport had been Impressed after a meeting with Grant MacConachie of Canadian Pa Harless. Her Republl- tne Canadian Broadcasting Cor-, future of the farming industry poration and the Department of j was also due to be realized. Public Works had gone about as The Cariboo member looked to far as they could. Sponsored the day not too far distant in programs could be aired from the future when there would be here provided they were ordered three trains a day rather than and paid for by the sponsors ; three trains a week running into Unt Is Howard Pyle, a cific Air Lines and that the out-j idio executive. records for expenditure. It was reported yesterday. The trend of revenues ,lt Is also reported, Indicates that the budget can be expanded slightly without any taxation increase. All major sources of Income are at a higher level than they were a year ago. Managership Aired Two federal Members of Parliament E. T. Applewhaite, Skeena, and George Murray, Cariboo were in attendance and spoke to the Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce at its woman senate candl- the war ever Sinuiju, just across the Yalu River from Manchuria. Three Red jets were reported hit. A spokesman said no United States planes were lost. In the north central sector, Chinese Red resistance easrd suddenly in front of United States Marines driving through frigid mountain passes toward N by a major party is who were the people with whom Prince Rupert. Oahagan Douglas, a Mr. Murray also foresaw the She Is running In The wife of movie port of Prince Rupert soon play monthly dinner meeting last night and, in addition, the meet ing a full part in the shipment .it Douglas, she was a of wheat and food to the Orient lywood star until she ing dealt with a good deal of business of public importance. In Was In Ball's instead of thinking of war and (house In 1944 where to get In contact. Some sponsored programs were already coming here. As for sustaining (straight CBC) programs, there appeared to be no reason why these should not be available for emission here. Mr. Applewhaite informed the Chamber that he had requested the minister of national revenue to have an Income tax officer important Changjin reservoir.'. Allied officers are perplexed fct the Chinese withdrawal in an area where they had force ! United Nations troops back .. s making Max Bentley of the Toronto Maple Leafs today stands at the top of the National Hockey League scoring parade. The veteran centre last week collected six points to take over first place with 11 points four goals and 10 assiits. Montreal Canadiens' Maurice Richard, leader since the start of the season, is one point behind Bentley. FARR ON WAY BACK LONDON Tommy Farr, the absence of President L. M. Felsenthal, Vice-President J. C. Hall of Fame looke appeared favorable. The Skeena member said he had received the impression that every grain elevator in the country would be pressed into service this winter. He suggested that the Chamber communicate with Minister of Trade and Commerce C. D. Howe. Short of war, Mr. Applewhaite expressed certainty, after meeting Vice-President McNeely Dubose of the Aluminum!) Co. of Canada, that the enormous project for this area was "absolutely OK." However, it was a long term undertaking and preparaiotns might seem slow. Turning to the former UnitcJ Gllker occupied the chair. .1 for price controls, nd international co-she Isn't given much The eeneral business included ! much as milcs- Thev specu- a renort frnm Hnin Tfraunnpr i lated that the Chinese were guns. The Cariboo member referred to the happy manner in which he and E. T. Applewhaite, the member for Skeena, were able to work together at Ottawa. They operated on the understanding that what benefitted one riding must benefit the other. He paid ' O - .-j-...- . ilnnlng although her either regrouping for a large- Med on page 5) on the condition of the highway between Miller Bay Hospital and located at Prince Rupert or at scale attack or were deploying new lines. -, ... ST. PAUL, Minn. Grover Cleveland Alexander, famous old professional baseball star, who died here yesterday in obscurity and near poverty, had been voted into baseball's Hall of Fame, least have an office here not I Oliver Lake over' which there less than a month or so before once the heavyweight boxing I has been a good deal of discon champion of " Britain, has I tent ' lately as . reconstruction the April 1 deadline Here For tribute to the effectiveness of a . u c !., earning it in a career 'extending started his comeback cam Department of Transport was work slowly proceeds. TfrQiirnpr TirWn infrrmpd thei representation that Mr. Apple whaite was giving his constituents at Ottawa. ; paign. He knocked out Piet Wilde, champion of Belgium, from 1911 to 1930. Alexander had beea i ill-health In recent years. Wood Meet Chamber that the contractors! still working on the matter of the International Load Line wltVj a view to bringing Prince Ru States warehouse on the local Tories May last night. The vicioryls num Waterfront, Mr: Applewhaite de pert onto a parity with Van il natives headed by blamed government plan of. doing the work for the trouble, stated that such trouble would continue for the next ten days, and It would be advisable for clared it seemde "definitely out as far as the Department of Na couver, the memDer saw. tine port committee had earlier pre Go It Alona tlonal Defence or the Joint Ds ier, M L.A., left Prince Jif Camosun today for to attend a meeting all Unnecessary traffic to re tence Board was concerned. 1 sente.a a report 10 me meeting They had not been convinced of j urging that this matter be pur-its necessity. Mr. Applewhaite sued in view of the possibility of Pative Brotherhood to frain from using the road. The contractors expected to definite sd on the amendment resumed admitted, however, that there grain snipping oei8 ly have the work completed by ".an Act. Bill 267. Mr. VANCOUVER .(J Possibility that the Progressive-Conserva-tivc party may enter the next British Columbia election with was still the possibility of some nere.i December 10. At the suggestion 1 Ed Bolton have Just Closinr. Mr. Applewhaite of W. J. Scott, who thought there tour ot the Skeena, MRS. RITCHIE KILLED ' Pioneer Woman Traffic Victim Struck Down by Car on Fifth Street Near Third Avenue Today Death came in tragic manner at 1:30 this after-noon to one of Prince Rupert's best-known pioneer :d Naas valleys, where civilian use. (Meantime demoll-. tlon of the big building continues.) Plans and specifications for should be a thorough investigation to determine just who was to blame, the highway committee was instructed to inter- ?ot the opinions of na-v win ro to the meet fi with the backlne of (Continued on page 6) gave an exhortation to Prince Rupert people to take more initiative themselves in regard, for instance, to such matters as hotel, auto court, brewery. Surely, he suggested, there were the money, the brains and the Initiative to do some things locally. "Is it necessary to always look to I'JIIS. ber two in his campaign. CRASH IN MONTANA HELENA, ' Montana A Northwest Aid Lines plane, with 21 on board, has been missing since early this morning. It took off from here and was last heard of over Whitehall coming down from 10,500 feet for a landing at Butte. Aboard were 17 passengers and crew of four. Snow is interfering with the search. ALASKA RAILWAY SURVEY WASHINGTON S e n a tor Warren G. Magnuson of Washington says that a joint Canadian-United States economic survey of a railway through Canada to Alaska will be made within a few weeks. - MINERS ACCEPT VANCOUVER The United Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers 'Union has accepted an offer of 12V4c per hour wage increase from the Britannia and Copper Mountain mines. lain points will be for n taking Indians into citizenship in Canada. ts concern retention Premier Talks the level railway crossing to the Fairvlew fishermen's floats had been received at Ottawa October 24 for checking and the member anticipated that tenders would be called within a few weeks. Street mall delivery and other postal matters were being considered, Mr. Applewhaite said. If the mail delivery were instituted, he supposed it would be on April 1. DRY DOCK out any alliance with the Liberal party was suggested last night by Finance Minister Herbert Anscomb. He. also said in an address that legislation may be introduced at next session dealing with the single transferable vote. "We may be going into the next election as a straight Conservative party without any alliance with, the Liberal party," he said. "I do not say we are going to do that because I do not know what conditions will be in tho iuture. "If the nation is at war at tne pal claims, clearer de women. ls who are Indians t and protection for iassifled. tendinis from this dis-?rank Calder. Ed Bol- Preparedness OTTAWA 0' Prime Minister L. S. St. Laurent said last night that military preparedness is likely to be one of Canada's main problems "for a good many years to come." M Russ. Tom Gosnell a Sinclair. Mr. Applewhaite informed ths the government or outsiue capital to take the risk?" he asked. At the same time, Mr. Applewhaite made it clear that he had no wish to evade his own responsibilities as representative. Appreciation was expressed by the member for the unfailing support and co-operation of tho Chamber of Commerce. This was a matter of great satisfaction to him as time went on and he found his job as Member of Parliament a bigger and more varied one than he had ever an At the same time steps taken OCAL TIDES , by the United Nations to meet meeting that the Prince Rupeit dry dock had been turned ov;r to the Department of Public Works which have financial re sponsibility for it. It would con Mrs, Jennie Ritchie, who came to Prince Rupeit in 1908 with her husband, the late J. Fred Ritchie, one of the first townsite engineers, was killed when struck by an automobile. . She was crossing Fifth Street in front of 112 Taxi stand. The automobile, driven by Larry Dishcr, auto mechanic, was moving into Third Avenue from Fifth Street. Ambulance was called immediately but the injuries were so extensive that Mrs. Ritchie died before reaching hospital. Mrs. Ritchie came here in the early days with "ly, November 8, 1950 11:48 22.4 feet 5:40 5.5 feet tinue to be operated by the Can- United States I Communists in Korea were "strengthening the chances of '; preventing aggression elsewhere, provided, we do not relax our efforts." In an address to the annual I conference of the Canadian Ex- end of the life of this Legislature, then new coniuuons would arise but I am saying that we must be prepared for any eventuality." Anscomb said .hat both Conservative and Liberal parties had favored the single transferable vote. "There, it is possible it will be brought into effect." While the broadcast was In Tim 18:18 2.5 feet adian National Railways. ticipated. virB-Prpsident J, C. (jUKe? Voting Today norters' Association, Mr. St. TODAY'S STOCKS : Laurent said the only hope for said that the Chamber was appreciative of Mr, Applewhaite s oifnrts it was fortunate that i . 11. f . 4, "in the coalition broadcast time, Mr . i KPTUriLV iur LIlt3 WU11U NEW YORK !0- Johnston Co. Ltd.) (Oiilrleny 8. I. there should be such naPPv,her husband and two song from, Victoria. near iuiuie is i me uuuu'uj . niinwu miu'n Vw i .criopt tndav in ii ; up of ballots is in prospect waay strength sufficient uraing the importance of party m.,t,iai understanding of prob as voters turn out ea"y' l.."'; to deter aggression. I organization. Shr had married Mr. Ritchie, who died several VANCOUVER united Slaves uu-jw Chamber and lems as between member. Mr. Gilker made refer it vears aero, at Rossland in the mining days. They had .55 .40 .11 .20'. naUle , Bevcourt Bobjo Buffalo Canadian R ence :e. to the "well-aeservea com o, m-mlwr r rUv.(- nnA TTWrl Hannvl .Tr The former menaation me two suns, iuuci b mu x r'JSS'died in New York years ago. The latter is located in which will decide control oi ins country's 83rd Congress. There are 1087 candidates seeking 36 senate, 432 House pf Representatives and 32 gubenatorial seats. Democrats now outnumber Re-nublicans In both Senate and 6.55 .02 04 1.15 .07 .38 .05 ... 7.50 to r r and assistance on international . Vancouver. Consol. Smelters 116.50 Con west 1-63 Donalda 9 East Sullivan 8.00 Giant Yellowknlfe 8.10 s Quartz "ss 'Mascot'. ' Eastern Oreille .... mt;:eAnniPwhaite was asked ty Mrs. Ritchie was a devout Roman Catholic. She I c. g. Ham as to coastguard wag tnown for her bright and genial disposition and I IT -3- 7? service on tnu coaM, . . , . , tn ,.,um t.up trao-prlv mmes as House. President Truman voted at his home in Independence, Kansas. tnld nf the development ui ,uaU a iiwi ui mvima vr ...w - o j eer 32 24 .08 09 07 06 search-and-rescue service by co God's Lake Hardrock Harricana Heva Hosco Jacknife .08 and said that he voted the straight Democratic ticket. onld 3.90 ordination of existing iaciiiw". In soite of a heavy vote, mere were no disorders reported from Creek'.' Premier" Slvcr including the Koyai uiu. . Air Force, government vessels and communication systems. The government was not in a a great shock. . She resided on Borden' Street. . Mrs. Ritchie would have been 76 years of age come, next Christmas season. She was the youngest and last surviving member of a family of 13 children. She had been walking along the street with Mrs anywhere in the country up to afternoon. .02 1.23 .31 .08 .00 4V2 2.25 .87 position to finance as euUi i (-i-d sprvic as that oi Valley ;.''' Standard In Uranium"' the United States. Princess Pals 3rd Battalion Willa Ray just prior to the accident and was coming downtown for her daily muting. Canrtin lit . Jollet Quebec 1-02 Lapaska Little Long Lac 38 Lynx 15 Madscn Red Lake 210 McKenzie Red Lake .... 44 Mcieod Cockshutt .... 2.03 Moneta -3 Negus 9 Noranda '7050 Louvicourt I' Pickle Crow I '5 Regcourt 05 San Antonio 2.45 Senator Rouyn 24 Sherrit Godon 2.26 Steep Rock Z 5.70 Silver Miller 82 Upper Canada 1-80 Golden Manitou '.. 5.35 N Nepal King Is Dethroned NEW DELHI ff Th.e King of THE WEATHER Forecast ! 4.50 .37 2.20 .82 6.00 2.30 14.00 1.70 6.80 .10 .08 .23 LONDON Foreign Undersecretary Ernest Davies told Parliament yesterday that the British government deplored China's resort to force in Tibet. He gave no other details but said: "The British government has been and Is continuing to be In consultation with other inter OTTAWA f) Canada may raise a new third battalion of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry for its special army force. It was learned today. It would replace the second battalion which Is going to Korea and would make a full brigade of the unit which is training at Fort Lewis, Washington. h Po't' Nepal, an Independent kingdom, has been ousted from his palace HONORED GUESTS-Hon. P. C. Spender. Australian external affairs minister, and his wife arrive in Ottawa for a round of official activities. They were guests at official dinners given by Prime Minister St. Laurent and Australian High Commissioner North coast region Clear, clouding over this .. afternoon. Little change In temperature. Light winds. Lows tonight and highs tomorrow at Port Hardy. Sandspit and Prince Rupert, 34 and 35. Canad'l'a'n and his three-year-old son ha3 L Pronto (CP PHOTO) been proclaimed ruler ' In his F. M. Forde. hue ested governments on this issue." stead, it was reported here today