ws-tii Xtm- : . PROVINCIAL ! LIBRARY P23vi:;c:al LiBn-n?, lis wJliUA. B.C. . VIClC.il.. 3. c. ODLIES DRUGS Daily Delivery NORTHXRN AND CKNTHAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NXWSPAFZR Published at Canada's Most Strategic Pacific Port "Prince Rupert, the Key to the Great Northwest' PHONE 81 VOL. XXXVIII, No. 275. PRINCE RUPERT, B. C, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1949 , PRICE FIVE CENT3 (IT? F haite- A Out or Coftizcmship. Traiimiini plew i Manoeuvres'Deplores CCF Move Enfranchisement of Great Benefit To Sturdy Mctlakatla Folk; Agent Says In Winter Enfranchisement of the Metlakatla Indian band, which "may come sooner than many of us think," To Cheese-Pare Vote OTTAWA (CP) Apparently irked by continued C.C.F. criticism of increased expenditures for citizenship education during discussion of the estimates United Slates and Canada Co-operating in Yukon and Alaska OTTAWA (CP) Air and ground forces from Canada and Winn ii a . .. ,J " V ' will give the natives involved "a new moral uplift," Indian Superintendent F. E. Anfield told the Rotary Club Thursday. Speakinj; at the service club's weekly luncheon meeting, Mr. Anfield declared " - -- hat the mass enfranchisement ship; h is been of great aid in the United States will take part in joint winter exercises in Yukon and Alaska next January and February, Department of of the Stcretary of State, Ted Applcwhaite, M.P. for Skeena, defended the increase. He expressed surprise at the criticism and stated his only criticism was that the increase was not greater. . Applewhalte referred to ef- will be the culmination of a 30- bringing it about."' 1 year struggle on the part of the in'paying that tribute, Mr. Metlakatla peoole to get away i Anfield paid a similarly con front the wardship Imposed ongclous one to Father William them by the Indian Act. iDuncan, pioneer missionary Russian Peace Plan Defeated The problems Involved In who vent to Port Simpson from forts of the, Canadian Legion, Daughters of the Empire and such organizations for better citizenship education of immigrants and said: "Economy is very well in its place but cheeseparing in citizenship education is poor economy." National Defence headquarters announced today.1 The over-all commander of the excercise will be Lieutenant General Stephsn J. Chamberlain, commanding General of the United States Fifth Army. Working closely with General Chamberlain will be Major General H. M. S. Penhale, general oficer commanding the Canadian Army's western command, and Air Vice-Marshal C. R. Dun-la, air officer, commanding Rcv-al Canadian Air Force Northwest air command. the change from wards of the;Fneland 'in 1358 and later government to enfranchised founded the Christian village citizens, are enormous," said of Metlakatla. Mr. Anfield, Who is a member I .. doubt Ui slrenglh of of the three-man board which ,hat ha3 ,man made an lmprlnt met a fortnight aio to make on tnose Indians," he said, recommendations on the change hp nnt.iinpri th ariv v, to the Indian Department. of tho villaae. which once con- United States Political Committee Rejects Document Accusing U.S. and Britain LAKE SUCCESS ((f) The United Nations today rejected Russia's Big Five peace pact plan that contained a clause accusing the United States and Great Britain of plotting war. BiAT WEATHERMAN Aida Syme of Edmonton makes friends with the North Saskalch- He listed the major problems 1,900 gained people and of the i: I disagreement which led to 1. Revision of the census of i Father Duncan, taking 1,300 of cr, just to prove that Alberta has been having one of the balmiest Novembers on rcc- Death Sentence For Espionage BUCHAREST Four persons were sentenced to death yesterday on charges of carrying out !;clc Aida isn't worried about any sudde 1 snowstorm she works In the weather office id prepare the forecast that it would sUy warm.' C.P. Photo) the 159 Metlakatla people, some , them to Annette Island to of whom live in Prince Rupert, found New Metlakatla, Alaska in order to prove their right to in 1887. The few who remain-share in the large trust fund ed were "broken in SDirit and The General Assembly's 59- member political committee de- espionage for Uie Ui.it;d States. iie Navy And See The World Daggett Files For Mayoralty Nomination papers of Harry Mark Daggett as a mayoralty candidate were filed with Returning Officer H. T. Thain Fourteen othvs were given prison terms on tr.e fame onarge. which will be distributed. skeptical of the white man" 2. Determination of owner- but Iater rallied, he said. Bruin Visiior To West End eraled By Captain Quinn ship of estates, many of which ; fea'ed the Moscow plan by a heavy vote and then approved a counter - proposal for peace sponsored by the United States and Great Britain. The western plan reaffirmed I f vone is iiiterestcd in a trip to either China, TINE WINTER IN PRINCE RUPERT this afternoon. His sponsor is, Found Dead On Street v Doai, iiexico, urcenianu, liainn L,anu or faith in the United Nations I Sydney D. Johnston and hi. are highly involved, so that property will go to the proper people. 3. A health survey. 4. Education. The new $20,-000 school will be turned over to the Prince Rupert school district for ownership and I charter and set forth twelve After a week or so of weather that has resembled September seconder Is Helgl Eirikson. The essential requirements for in ;A good sized black bear just down from the mountain surprised Eleventh Street residents at an early hour. It made Its way in from the general direction of Westview and ternational peace. Kric Axel Berglund Collapses On Second Avenue Sidewalk Indies, don't lie at home and croon "Fara-s" hut beat a narrow path to H.M.C.S. and join the reserve unit of the Royal N'avy. ; '- " ' advise of Capt. H candidate's occupation is listed as carpenter. Mr. Daggett currently is serving as an alder-man.. . ....fc - DOUBLE MURDER IN OKANAGAN .. s ..iwiv6-w--- M -EriC Axel -Berg! und'," former' through, the Morse Creek area- more than November, It is begin-I ning to look more like winter in . 1 Prince Rupeit. For some days " """t:tn"e'" sky', was more oVercast'than sunny but the mildness of the J temperature discouraged the j use of overcoats. 1 Much different has the wea- World WarT Veleran Dies SC.. director of ttrrM has all the facilities for good The bear is believed to have scented something as it drew closer to town and was first noted when it came within range of a flashlight. That . Diitula who is on inspectton tour of 6. Equal division of band"' halibl fisherman andf more refunds i ccrttly' employed by the Super- 7. Turning of traplines over'ior Aut0 and Body Service, was to the provincial game depart-, found dcad at 7:30 thls morning ment for sole administration. on a Second Avenue sidewalk 9. Surrender to the Metla- 'just west oI Eighth Street. He is Death took place on Wednes-1 ther been this late fall than last. -vp divisions and ami thorough training." The Captain should know. This is where he began his naval career In 1925 as an ordinary seaman. His family VERNON Two elderly Chinamen have been found shot In the head and murdered In a caLli! day at the Prince Rupert General 'A year ago there had been 4 Prime Rupert until yo;ir, he reports, i was evidently new in its ex katla people of 17,000 acres of believed to have collapsed and;near here Robbery Is telieven. perience. Any further lnvesti- al Hospital of John Henry Dwyer, a resident of Prince Rupert for of the largest )friods in the heavy and blustery snowfalls and heavy frost, then changing to rains and gales with slush aplen- . ty. 7T gation of something that might i , . To97 ! lived a here from 1922 to 1927. , , t . the motive. The killer ri f 'lior. are being sought. serve as breakfast ceased then .e reserve. I Since he donned his first uni- .tier. For one ni'iht's AIR PASSENGERS wc-k ansorbins land owned by the band. Much died of natural causes. Coroner of it is in timber. Included Is and police are investigating the Tugwell Island, which has been circumstances, suggested for use as a landing' Sixty years of age and a nat-ficld. , ive of Sweden, Bcrglund .had "We have heard complaints lived In Prince Rupert for some regarding the slowness with years. He resided by himself at which the thing has come 1158 Park Avenue, along, Mr. Anfieid said, "but : - wicduc, a deep sea and there. 1949 OVERSEAS MAIL HEAVIER ( lit ports- is possible asri'cs that reserve the paEt seven years. Mr. Dwyer, wno was born i;i the United States January 3, 1889, had formerly been a resident of Edmonton for fifteen years. He was a veteran of World War I id was discharged at Edmonton in March 1919. Mr. Dwyer was unmarrbd and his only at present known relative is a sister, Mrs. Paul Wright a resident of Chino, California. Funeral arrangements will be ' ilit'u's in this ritv d , serine that the when you realize how complex form, Capt. Quintl has gone a l long way in his profession. On) his last visit here three years ajfo he held the post of executive officer on H.M.C.S. Uganda end has since been promoted to his present position with headquarters in Ottawa. In September of this year, Capt. Quinn said, a new naval division In Newfoundland was comm'ssioned. "The response Is excellent and there are more eaaer applicants than we can Ucally on the fron'. a thing it Is, the reason for I1MCS. Chatham. r Edmonton, for For Vancouver R. Chapman Mrs. A. V. Parker, J. ?.;unrcc. Mrs T. Crowe, Earl Barr, Capt Turtle and C. N. Munro. For Sandspit H. Helin, R. Vln-blad, H.-Sigurdson and A. Gerii From Sandspit J. B. Sroli and R. Smith From Vancouver Lt. Cur Manson, II .R. Gilliard, C. Jones P. L. Austin, W .Wadhams and Mrs. L. Hurlburt. William Thorn, heao. of Thorn Sheet Mstal Ltd., Vancouver, is deliberation is obvious. Initial enfranchisement move was plat forward by the Indians Nationalizing !s Approved LONDON The government bill to nationalize the steel and iron its are situated in - - I s f the city and a as early as 1917, but the Indian announced later and interment will be in the Soldiers' Plot, Fair-view Cemetery. , which occasion-few inches, does There doesn't seem to be any Scrooge in the population of Prince Rupert and district as far as the festive seasr is concerned If overseas parcels and tatters mean anything. Postmaster J. R. Morlson announced that this year has Seen a heavier flow of mail to Great Britain and Europe as compared with 1918. It's too laic for parcel delivery to Great Britain and Department felt that the. band was not ready for It at that T1,A -,.4 rt.nml rv,r,a hrini nut the urire handle.'' industry was given Royal Assent Accompanying Captain Quinn spr;w or fl;;hl gales are Commander W. A. Childs, "ii Hie Western or was made in 1941 and came to lasl '"t , rriV. Passed bv the House of Lords on n a climax early this month when understanding that no at- the enfranchisement board met ";ird would expect assistant director of Naval Re- a city business visitor. Ho ar- RENT CEILINGS IN SASKATCHEWAN STAY OTTAWA Minister of Finance Douglas Abbott agreed today that .H I VI , ll!U Ul. VI'UMliailUl 1 AJ tempt would be made to put the rlved on the Camosun Friday 'Ke to see more mm H Graham, rnclnccr officer measure into effect until aiei -. .... - r- y Europe but a warm and cheery and submitted its recommenda lions to Ottawa. Pays Trihute post card or letter to the British Sjl'rinee Kuprrt divis-'1 Quinn said. "It is Naval Reserve. The party has so far travelled 5,000 miles and th genial election next ycer. I If the government is returned, THE WEATHER Isles will be on time. Deadline "I can't pay too high a tribute amr have visited reserve installa I installation for first class mail to Great Brit to those people for what they It wo'd proceed to nationally have done to bring this fine the industry. The Conservatives thing to fruition." the Indian however, would not Implement ain is Nov. 25. tions at Port Arthur, Winnipeg, Calgary, Rcglna and Victoria. boosts in rent ceilings in Saskatchewan would not be put into effect in Saskatchewan on the understanding that the province would take over rent controls next April. Synopsis A steady movement of storms So happy and grateful words scores Superintendent declared. "The the measure out wouia perrri-. will be said for the citizens of across British Columbia has brounht considerable rain to Prince Rupert who can imagine i persistence and constant desire the industry to carry on ns at I Final stops will be at Edmon-j ton and Saskatoon. The western division, Capt. j Quinn said, comprises of nine cun be like to rid themselves of their ward- present. j what a Christmas over there. most section.; of the province in the past few days. However this situation has also kept the TORNADO KILLS ELEVEN PERSONS reserve units and begins at Port Arthur, Ont. Following Christ NOTED EDUCATOR COMING Dr. Monsignor) M.M. Coady, director of the extension department of St. Francis Xavier University of Nova Scotia, leading figure in the field of adult education and internationally noted advocate of the co-operative principle, coming here November 30 and December 1 under the auspices of the University of B. C. Extension Department and Prince Rupert Fishermen's Co-operative Association. He will address a public meeting and will be featured speaker at the tenth anniversary banquet of P.R.F.C.A. V1'"-1"': 3 (lie) Yifie Coast J T;ieunri 2 weather mild tor thisperiod of, ALEXANDRIA inas, he added, they will begin Eleven per a tour of the eastern division sons were killed when a torn we year, uaie warnings wen- lacf nlrrlif in n n t.ini nn t inn Lillientlial's Successor? CaDlain Quinn arrived in the ado swept of winds of 40-60 miles per hour .,, tv, j city on the Prince George Wed yesterday. All the dead were "S STOCKS " 1 J"iin,' i,.iiv 0" Ltd. I . members of a fnmily living in a developing aung th ewest coast. Forecast I Vancouver Island and the shack which was struck and WASHINGTON D.C; - Resignation of David E. Lillicnthal as nesday from Vancouver to visit the local division, H.M.C.S Chatham, in the course of a tour of Canada on such visita- orth coast Tonight mild un United States atomic chief left shattered b another building which was picked up by the wind and blown against it. settled weather will continue ''uin 4,35 4.35 Hons. He win proccca uum wide open today the question of who will succeed him in one of i .2,r) .r. hrrp to Edmonton on Friday. Last night Captain Quinn met local officers at a dinner ! over the province into the week-1 J end. Regional forecasts valid im- til midnight Saturday. North coast region gale warnin? continued. Cloudy with showers today. Rain tonight. Cloudy with showers tomorrow. Little chanpe PUBLIC MEETING the most important Jobs in the world. He will quit as chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission December 31. President Truman announced Wednesday he was accepting the In the Civic Centre.. There, and at other conferences, affairs of the local division will be 1.20 .37 7.GD 1.30 13.0(1 .15 1.8.r) 3 95 .37 .07 9.25 I resignation witr "reluctance and utmost regret." ! Lillicnthal has long been In Civic Centre Auditorium, Nov. 30, 1 949 ot 8 p.m. v Speaker: DR. M. M. COADY Director of the Department of Extension St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, N.S. France l.i temperature. Wind'-southeiiy CJO mph) today Increasing to southeast 60 mph) at exposed positions this evening, becoming westerly (25 mph) after midnight Lows tonight and highs tomorrow-at Port Hardy, Sands- disagreement with the auuion- 24-Hour Strike tlcs over extreme secrecy in connection with atomic matters to which he was opposed. He had also favored sharing atomic secrets with Canada and Great Brit Sponsored by: The Department of Extension of the v University of British Columbia and the Prince Rupert Fishermen's Co-operative Association PARIS France is in the grip today of a general strike which is affecting practically every in ain. COMMUNISM "ZSAIiBARISM," SAYS TRUMAN In an addess pit and Prince Rupert 44 and at the national conference of Christians and Jews in Washington, j 48. President Truman, left, said that communism represents "a new k barbarism" that threatens "to undo the slow and hard-won There wHl be a Junior Cham-achievements of civilization." Applauding Mr. Truman, left to.ber Stag Social tonight at the right, are Ex-Navy Secretary John L Sullivan, general chair- Moose Hall beginning at 9:00 man of the conference's national committee for Brotherhood p.m. Members and friends are Week, and Inferior Secretary 0:,car Chapman. invHd o attend- dustry and service in the nation Five hundred workers are idle for November 26 1!)19 EVERYONE WELCOME 6:19 17.9 feet radio networks, comunication and transportation service workers were among he first to po mil . the day In the mass demand for (279' H:52 17,5 "-et j general wage Increase and col 12.07 10.0 t't , lect.ive hargalnlnp. Tom "ff''