DISPATCHED PROVINCIAL 112? life c. CO Daily CABS NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER VDeliY Delivery Published at Canada's Mn d. "Prln-. d l. v..... . vol. xxxix Nn oa ""'"-r. "J """V r"' re tore' Northwest- PRINCE TUESDAY, DECEMBER Phone 81 RUPERT, B.C., 19, 1950 PRICE FIVE CENTS ING ITS WAY nuimeiU Costs Slmili jmY Economic Advance Railway Workers Win Out On Wage Decision; More Pay, Lesser Work Hours " i n By ALAN HARVEY Carmdiitn Press Staff Writer DON (CI1) Britain in 1950 began to pav as a trading country, but rising raw-mate- t jes and a full-blooded rearmament program 'h it -Ml 1 , Jd little relief from austerity. estically, an increasing cost of living became concern. Forty-Hour Work "Week To Be Effective From June 1 Next At. OTTAWA b Mt. Justice R. Jrst six months of the country's economic jianged radically and jy. Almost without joticlng it, "boom" be-flare "crisis" in talk of L. Kellock, government arbitra tor in the railway wage dispute, freedoms. Gasoline, soap, canned meats, biscuits and other gro:ene3 came off the ration. The points system of rationing was abolished. Restaurants were allowed to remove the five-shilling (about 75 cent) limit on meals. The range of tax-free "utility" clothing and furniture toward awarded a further three cents an hour increase to most GET TOnETHlTB . TU i . . . (xternal economic po of the rail workers who went on strike last August. The arbitrator 31 Die In Plane Crash In Andes CARACAS. Venezuela ffi An Andes Mountain air crash killed 31 persons, including 27 students enroute from Merida to Caracas for the Christmas holidays, the defence ministry announced on Sunday. The students' ages ranged from 9 to 18 years. The plane, belonging to Aven-sa Airline, crashed Friday atop El Palmar'Mountain, near Merida, and burned. pm January to June, )g area's gold and dol " "c ""cc v,iiauian aesiroyers serving with the United NaMons naval untL Korean waters are shown moored alongside a U.N. naval base. This Navy photo shows, ieft to ' right, the Sioux, Cayuga and Athabakan. (CP pHOTO) ks so low the previous was lmProvea and extended, fwt Britain drastical- DARKER PICTURE also decided the five-day, 40-hour work week with pay. unreduced from the present 48- the pound sterling hour week will go into effect June 1 next. August legislation, did nt deal with the demand of check-off of union dues made by two of the 15 unions in the dispute. This had been sought by the Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Employees and the Brotherhood of Express Employees, which have a total of 34,000 members and were the only two all-Canadian unions involved. The others were international bodies. In connection with the 40-hour week, the arbitrator ruled there should be no overtime pay rates up to 48 hours a week for the first three months after. June 1, 1951. This was in lino with the latest offer of the unions in the negotiations. The companies had agreed to a 40-hour week but only to start next September 1. ' Their final offer on wages had been a four-cents-an-hour in crease effective last September 1. B2,000,000 ($786,000,000 lent rate of exchange), 'herself accounted for lDO.000 of the increase. as provided by Mar- increasing ster-sales Iand to the dollar N.A. Conference Approves Force BRUSSELS North Atlantic conference officials said today-plans for an international force to ward off the threat of Russian aggression call for an air-sea-ground force of 1,000,000 men by 1953. Reuters News Agency reported it learned the defence ministers General Eisenhower To Head Army of Atlantic Alliance BRUSSELS (CP) Twelve Atlantic alliance nations announced today that General .Dwight D." Eisenhower will begin early in 1951 to organize an international army to keep peace in Europe. A communique issued at the end of a two-day conference said that Atlantic Pact chiefs also agreed Plane Lost bui ine picture darkened in the closing months of 1950. Food Minister Maurice Webb, who last spring and summer spoke of improving the country's larder, noted that since then he had been confronted with demands for higher prices from practically all Britain's sup-' pliers. There were strong hints that some of the controls removed early in the year, particularly those on fish, might be restored. The official cost-of-living index rose by two points. Reduced spending was reported on luxury items. Housing ranked as the No. 2 domestic worry. The Conservatives promised if elected to set The award gives 122,000 employees a total Increase of seven cents an hour. They received four cents through the federal legislation that ended the nine-day strike. The four-cent Increase went into effect last September 1. The new boost is retroactive to that date. The effective date for the 40-hour week is the date sought by the unions in their last negotiations with the companies last summer. While the unions gained these two major points, the arbitrator On Coast I These commodities Riming prices, prompt-miists to warn that the plight be only tempor-f production In Britain pine per cent and the itemed ready to reap fits of post-war efforts. i REARM kme Korea. The United Jlecislon to try to halt tt meant bigger arms on plans for German participa United States Bomber, With 11 Aboard, Disappears in Pacific SEATTLE B American and tion in an ''Integrated force under centralized command.' rejected their claim that a group-1 The 12 nations, including Can ada, earlier' had approved the Canadian sea and aircraft joined today in a wide North Pacific appointment of General Eisen i In the free countries. a tar8et f 300,000 houses a Be vear- but tne t&bor government oi of strategic strategic com- com- search for a United States Navy of about 2700 employees in the railway hotel and water transport departments be given, the same treatment as the larger group. The smaller group re- hower as supreme commander MEN GET MORE Thus, the arbitrator gave the men about what the company offered, roughly $17,600,000 a year in hourly pay plus the cost of the 40-hour week between next June 1 and September 1. Justice Kellock based the wags increase award largely on increased living costs and on a Neptune patrol bomber and its crew of eleven. The plane has for the international force. In Washington President Tru principally by the fcates, sent prices soar-ftain decided that re- have approved the appointment of a United States supreme commander for the pact forces. Reuters said they also approved the plan for German participation in Atlantic defence. Canadians In Korea PUSAN, Korea 0j Grim-faced Canadian fighting men landed stucx to its figure of 200,000. Modernisation and extension of industrial plants proceeded I according to plan, despite rec- the statutory four-cent been missing since last night 400-fceived man said that additional Ameri It and the dollar-export can armed forces will be sent to Europe as soon as possible to increase September 1 and Mr. Justice Kellock gave them no more than that, r He ordered a one-year con kw finally gaining real ord exPrts ard growing defence im-must share prior- needs- Th nationalized colliery, feher. were manv riiffi. gas and electricity industries miles off Washington State after taking off frpm Its base at Whldby Island. Two Royal Canadian Air Force planes a Canso and a Join combined forces under Eis enhower's command. comparison between wage posi I embarked on ambition long- tract for hotel and water trans t the year s end, some urers complained they - . . . port employees and two-year contracts for the others, who consist of non-operating em Dakota returned to base today on account of weather while a second Canso was still out. At Brussels, Canadian Minister of National Defence Brooke Claxton said that Canada would probably send a division of 10,-000 men to a Western Europe term plans of development; but in the early winter months a threatened coal shortage forced Britain once the world's great ployees that Is those who do in Korea early today. There was little ceremony as the men of the est coal-exporting country to tions of railway workers and those in other Canadian Indus tries. He said railway workers had been in a disadvantageous position as against workers In durable goods industries. Doth as to hourly wages and hours of work. Without the rail wage increase, he said, the probability army, subject, of course, to ap 1 J-Tvo Firms Comply proval of Parliament.--"- ft obtain materials for idustrles because of the war production. Diver- ;anpower posed similar ...... t .. &e In gold and dollar led to the announce-Ifcember 14, that Mar-I to Britain will be sus-January 1 Instead of I .to 1952. If Britain's po-Aould take a turn for e, however, it may be not actually operate the trains. : .The railways have estimated the cost of implementing the 40-hour week and seven-cent increase would be $110,000,000 a year on the assumption they would be passed on to their employees generally. With Price Order DETROIT U Two of the "Big Dealings IKE NAMED ... Heads international army Three" motor firms said yesterday they would comply with the government order of rolling Cut Off was that this position would become "increasingly disadvan tageous." By next June 1, he said, railway workers under his award would be earning on an average $1.29 an hour for 40 hours a week, or $51.72 a week. Durable Flash Cutting out the hotel and water transport employees would still leave this at more than $100,000,000. . The railways have indicated they will seek immediately freight rate increases as a re Ispenslon followed meet- Second Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, marched down the gang plank of their troopship and lined up for the first time on Korean soU. . Gone, lor the moment, was the llghtheartedness that carried Uih 1000-odd man battalion through 24 days of crowded living conditions in the converted freighter. Question uppermost In the minds of the youthful Canadians, looking for the first time upon this cold, desolate South Korean port, was "When do we go?" It was problematical, whether even Gen. Douglas MacArthur could answer that question yet as to when the regiment would join other United Nations forces ndon of the new Chan- announce coal would be Imported from the United States. The nationalization of the iron and steel industry became assured in 1950 but will not take effect until 1951. Among privately-owned Industries, the chemicals trade published plans for a 70-per-cent increase in output Opacity within five years. Socialist plans to nationalize such further industries as Insurance, sugar, minerals and cement apparently have been shelved. Government-sponsored "wage freeze," which served to curb wage increases during Its three years of operation ,was finally abandoned after months of pressure, and adjustments took place in several industries. The policy of divided limitation, never legally binding, was less rigidly in force. Communist China Suspends Transactions In U.S.Canadian Currency HONG KONG R Communist the Exchequer, Hugh with Marshall aid of- goods workers would be making back car prices to the December 1 level, even though they thought it unfair. Ford and General Motors, fell in line "under protest. Chrysler declined to comment on tlw order issued Saturday by the Economic Stabilization Agency. Nash, the only independent affected by the order, announced compliance. sult of the additional expendi $51 at $1.20 an hour for 42. Gaitskell replaced Sir hours. ture. The arbitrator, a Supreme Cripps, who resigned China today was reported to have suyended all transactions In currencies of the United h reasons. Court justice who was appointed in October to write the final While the rail employees would be earning slightly more 'per week for less work, the justice States, Canada and the Philip terms of settlement under the 1 pines. said, he noted the paths of the The action, reported In a two groups In the past had crossed and recrossed. special dispatch to the pro-Communist Hong Kong news : TODAY'S STOCKS : ? now engaged about 300 miles to proved balance-of-pay-(osltion also brought de-jlrom Canada for more f dollar purchases there, I contracts announced in ft indicated a change In fy of slashing dollar lm-tobarked on in 1948 and Jen the payments crisis I its peak. But official I discouraged speculation Krtlng revaluation and paper Ta Kung Pao, was seen as (Courtesy 8. D. Johnston Co. Ltd.) the north of this port.'. The Princess Patricias are now combat trained but require further field training. a move toward severance of economic relations with the three countries. (Last week Canada, suspended exports to Communist China). WILL DEFEND CAPITAL PYONGYANG A North Korean spokesman said today that the North Korean Army intends to invade South Korea, seize the capital of Seoul and drive the United Nations forces into the sea. In Seoul, the South Koreans are preparing to defend the capital. It was reported today that all men between 17 and 40, not already under arms, will be called up. FUR STORES ROBBED VANCOUVER Three Granville Street fur stores were robbed this morning of furs valued at $10,000 or more. STORES OPEN WEDNESDAY VANCOUVER Vancouver stores, including the large department stores, will be open this Wednesday, foregoing the usual weekly holiday. Many other stores will be open Thursday and Friday evenings. DEFENDS ACHESON WASHINGTON President Truman again today rejected a Republican party demand that Secretary of State Ache-son be dismissed. If he yielded to such a request, the Communists and not United States would benefit, said Truman. tovertibllity might be at Wednesday, December 20, 1950 e individual consumer, Hinh 10:35 19.8 feet Young McBride Man Is Killed 23:41 16.7 feet Low 4:19 9.6 feet Jr started brightly. The I stalemate produced by Nary general election (owed by a number of new While the full seven-cent award would apparently put the rail worker in a more advantageous position than had been the case in recent years as against the durable goods employees, the tendency will be lor this advantage to be overtake during the unexpired term of the (rail) contracts. RUNNING TRADES NOW In- making the award to non-operating employees, Justice Kellock observed that he understands it will inevitably influence the settlement in connection with the claims of 31,000 operating employees those who run the trains. These employees have been engaged in separate negotiations with the railways for several months, with talks suspended during Justice Kel-lock's inquiry. It was understood discussions were to start up again once his report was filed. USS Embassy Using 'Scabs' To Instal Fire Hose In Washington WASHINGTON, D.C. 0) James B. Carey, president of the C.I.O electrical warkers, said tonight 17:23 5.6 feet HOLIDAY CALENDAR CIVIC CENTRE L Donalda 42 Eldona 22 East Sullivan 7.30 Giant Yellowknife 5.80 God's Lake .34 Hardrock 21 Karricana 07 Heva VA Hosco 5'2 Jacknife 05 Joliet Quebec 83 Lake Rowan 06 Lapaska .4Vi Little Long Lac 44 Lynx 12V2 Madsen Red Lake 2.02 McKenzie Red Lake .... .41 McLeod Cockshutt 1.96 Moneta 35 Negus 76 Noranda 69.75 Louvicourt 17 Pickle Crow 155 Regcourt 4V2 San Antonio 2.25 Senator Rouyn Wi Sherrit Gordon 2.78 Steep. Rock 6.30 Sturgeon River 14 Silver Miller 84 Upper Canada 163 Golden Manitou 6.10 ight, 7 p.m... Walt Disney Movies - Free that the Soviet embassy has used non-union plumbers to instal fire hose "presumably as a defence precaution against possible bombing of Washington. Carey said the Soviet embassy had been employing "scab" labor in alteration work. He said this Indicated Russia is "no friend of organized labor." ., Dec. 20 Carroll College Basketball VANCOUVER Bralorne : 5.70 B R X .....;.. 3 . Cariboo Quartz 1.00 Congress .L 08 Hedlcy Mascot 45 Pacific Eastern 05 Pend Oreille 7.80 Pioneer 1.80 Premier Border 7 Privateer 06 Reeves ,McDonald 3.60 Reno 02 Sheep Creek 1.25 Taku River 06 Vananda 09 Salmon Gold .02 Spud Valley 04 Silver Standard 2.38 Western Uranium 1.25 Oils-Anglo Canadian 4.60 A P Con 32 Atlantic 2.25 Calmont 70 Central Leduc 2.07 Home Oil 13.25 Mercury 11 V2 Okalta '1.70 Pacific Pete 7.00 Princess 1.27 Royal Canadian 8V2 Royalite 12.00 TORONTO Athona 7 Aumaque 27 Beattle 49 Bevcourt 41 Bobjo .122 Buffalo Canadian .21 Consol. Smelters 124.25 Con west. , 1.76 urs., Dec. 21 '..Alaska Music Trail 2 5 K X X i S n 2 X ICtC'tC'tltCGtCCtCtCtCIIC!(t TURKEYS, Grade A Up to 16 lbs Lb. S0 16 to 20 lbs Lb., Uilt Over 20 lbs. '. Lb. 58 GRADE C Lb. 480 FROSTIE LOCKER Reds Are Pressing Allies in Korea (living Ground With Backs to Sea ay, Dec. 22...." Kinsmen Christmas Tree Jd., Dec. 27 Carroll College Basketball prs., Dec. 28....Carroll College vs High School I See Sports Page and Back Page for Details re I Music Trail and Carroll College Scries i WKy nor give Gift Tickets or a I Civic Centre Membership I To Expressi Your ... McBRIDE 0) Thomas W. Mc-Leod, aged 25, was killed in this central interior town yesterday when the tractor he was operating turned over an an Icy hill and trapped him underneath. THE WfcATHER Synopsis A small storm centre off the Washington coast -Is moving slowly northward and another storm centre 900 miles west of Vancouver Island Is moving slowly eastward. Wet weather Is In prospect for the coastal regions of British Columbia for today and tomorrow. - It has turned cold in the northern British Columbia region but the cold air is not expected to move much southward in the next two days. The central and southern Interior sections of the province will have mild cloudy weather with some snow and rain. Forecast North coast region Cloudy today and rain tonight and tomorrow over the northern section. Rain today and tomorrow over the remainder of the region. LlttlB change in temperature. Winds southeasterly, 20 miles per hour. Lows tonight and highs tomorrow At Port Hardy, 42 and 50; Sandspit and Prince Rupert, 40 and 45. AIR PASSENGERS . To Vancouver (today) Miss I. Rogers, Guy Harvey, Les Mathews. J. R. Wilson, D. Hunter, Miss M. Barclay, A. V. Cassiette, M. Grant, A. A. Sangster, W. G. Riddell, J. Jorgensen, R Hun-stone, Miss L. K. How, R. Young, M. R. Waring, Mr. Van Herhous, W. M. Caron. To Sandspit (today) M. Cor-bin. To Masset (today) B. Wylic, Mr. Stevens. rum a tu A f,;f 1 TOKYO (ff) Allied naval, air and ground forces slammed tons of steel today at Chinese and Korean Communists pressing UIM1M . . . Hie lucai VIII down on the slim Hungnam Merry Christmas MANSOH'S CHINA SHOP beachhead in northeast Korea. The Allies are slowly giving ground with their backs to the sea. BASKETBALL MANSOH'S JEWELLERS A delayed field dispatch said the United States air force had abandoned Yonpo air field, Hungnam's major airport, Sunday. The dispatch had been RETAIL STORES will be open all day THURSDAY, DEC. 21 (296) Prince Rupert Retail Merchants Ass'n. For Your Shopping Convenience TONIGHT ' 6:45 Junior; 7:30 Intermediate 8:45 G & A vs Co-OP SI Open Every Nile Till 10 p.m. J f been withheld for security rea sons.