PROVINCIAL LIBTIARY NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER VICTOR 'A, K r- ORMES DRUBS ita'v Delivery j Will 1 PHONE 81 Published at Canada's Most Strategic Pacific Port "Prince Rupert, the Key to the Great Northwest" VOL XXXVII, No. 106. PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1948 PRICE FIVE CENTS j"-bs IaaaaaaiV.aaaaiaaaaaaaaaaaa? 186,000 POUNDS HALIBUT LANDED HERE TODAY Nine Canadian halibut boats landed 186,000 pounds of fish Forest Management License Awarded Cellulose Company Signing: of Document By Hon. E. T. Kenney Clears Way For Construction of Port Edward Pulp Mill VICTORIA (CP) The granting of a forest management licence to the Columbia Cellulose Co. by the provincial government cleared the way for construction of a $25,000,000 cellulose plant at Port Edward, near Prince Rupert. The licence, signed by Lands and Forests Minister CANADIAN BRITISH AID GOODS WASHINGTON (CP)-;-A $33,500,000 shipment of food to Britain under the European Recovery Plan was authorized today by Paul G. Hoffman, economic co-operation administrator. The supplies wheat, flour and bacon will be purchased in Canada with United States funds. Orders will be placed for $17,000,000 worth of wheat, and $11,000,000 worth of bacon. here this morning, eight of which delivered 151,000 to the Prince Rupert Fishermen's Coop. It was the first really heavy delivery of the season. Only one vessel, the San Juan, E. T. Kenney, was the first AID GERMAN STUDENTS issued under the Forestry Act sold on the exchange, to Whiz Fisheries, getting 14.5 cents a pound for meuum halibut, 13 cents for large and 9 cents for chicken. as amended during the 1947 session of the legislature. Clearing of the site fcr the mill is nearing completion and construction work is to begin shortly, Mr. Kenney said. Columbia Cellulose Co. is a MONTREAL Ol A campaign conducted by members of Mc-Gill University's Newman Club in aid of the University of Ham-, burg has been concluded successfully. The Montreal students collected 1 tons of clothing, 800 cans of food, 500 U.S. RAILROAD STRIKE DUE DESPITE BAH Official War . History Is Released Today subsidiary of the Celanese Cor- bars of soap, 300 books and 1 I poration of America. "Entrance of the Celanese several donations of money. Carroll, I Corporation into large - scale Most Rev. Francis MOUNTAINS BEARING BLANKETS OF SNOW leed is in WASHINGTON ft A government lawyer's contention that President Truman still has power to seize strike-threatened United States railroads brought a union retort today that such a step would not bar a walk-out. Catholic Bishop of Calgary, was-production of cellulose Prices for medium and large were slightly higher than those bid on the first cargo yesterday, but the chicken price was two cents lower. Opening price paid- by Bacon Fisheries for the first cargo yesterday was 14.2 for medium, 12 for large and 11 for chicken. Today's landings: San Juan, 35,000, 14.50 and 13 and 9, Whiz. Capella, 16,000, Co-op. Neptune, 17,000, Co-op. :: rivers in the Skeena and Bulkley watersheds. A late arousing fear that a sudden run-off may create floods ;1 damage transportation and communication facilities prince Rupert and the Interior. a vis tor in the city today, being a round trip passenger on the Prince Rupert, northbound to Ketchikan. OTTAWA The official story of the Canadian Army in the Second World War was published today in a 180,000-word book written by Col. Charles Stacey, director of the historical rection of 'he General Staff Issued by the Defence Department, it is "historical summary" and simply entitled "The Canadian Army, 1939-45." The first printing Is 10,000 copies ($2,50). STORK WINNER IN conformity with the company's long-range plan of supplementing its supplies of essential raw materials," declared Mr. Kenney. "Production from this plant A country-wide 1 strike over wages and working rules has been called for next Tuesday. David E. Robertson, head of the Brotherhood of Firemen and Engineers, said that White Rt. Rev. J. B. Gibson, Bishop of Caledonia, returned to the city this afternoon on the Prince DING BULKLEY RIVER WASHES HACKS, DELAYS TRAIN ARRIVAL will be used to supply this substantial share of the company's expanding requirements for . j Rupert from a trip to Vancou HOSPITAL RACE PRINGE GEORGE It was a case of wings over wheels during a 10-minute race between Mr. Stork and a taxi early Sunday morning with the former winning the keenly contested dash by seconds. Alex McKenzie, driver for House seizure "will not settle yarns and plastics." Excavation work on the mill the wage dispute it will only North Cape, 14,500, Co-op. Reward, 20,000, Co-op. Tramp, 24,000, Co-o. Five Princes, 22,000, Co-op. Island Queen, 11,000, Co-op. Anchor A., 17,000, Co-op. The flooding Uulklev ver and Nelson. He was accompanied by Rev. S. Kinley of Kincolith. Bishop Gibson will leave by train at the week-end for Smlthers. site, which began last year, is irritate it." In the preface, Col. Stacey emphasizes that this is au interim report on the Army a (summary, not a history. A four-volume official history proper 'is being prepared, with 1950 the expected to be completed about Production Kiver, fed by fast-melt-in"; snow, washed out the NEW BRUNSWICK I Vet's Taxi, started out with In Britain the end of the month. The B.C. Bridge and Dredging Company has the contract. ELECTION CALLED target dale for completion. IN', - Britain chalk- Marshall Pleads East-West This interim book, with 12 Timber lands from which the FREDERICTON, P Premier Canadian National Railway tracks near Telkwa Tuesday afternoon, delaying the arrival of last night's train by 25 hours. colored paintings by Canadian company will draw its large re McNalr Tuesday night called a New Brunswick election for quirements of logs for manu Understanding To Save U.N. incipient mother and father at about 7 a.m. for the Prince George and District Hospital and within an hour returned to his stand and shakenly signed his log: "Two passengers and new-born baby." Both mother and chilfl are doing well. war artists, 15 maps in color and three in black and white, ru'.i; in February when iciion ('quailed an an-uf 15,049,000 tons. The record was Januarys i which equalled an 't of 14.580,000 tons. facture cover several thousand "early summer" proBably June. He could not set the tlate until is a painstaking, detailed work square miles orf the Naas and WASHINGTON (CP) Secretary of State George Marshall said today that Russian leaders must be covering the Canadian Army Skeejia ' watersheds. The train Is due to arrive at midnight. Divisional Super- he has conferred with the cabi through Its training, Its build-up (put fur the first two v,. ; intendent C. A. Berner's office net, the Premier told the Legls lature. ! the year tllXf UCV It I convinced that the Soviet Union can "live side by side in peace", with the western powers, within the United announced this morning. MINE LEADER r y-V -B Wi- A i level needed to. meet nmrnfS' 1948"1artretnf tons even after al- , TTieTTood 'was the first 6f what' Nations.' . " " V : ? mav be a series caused by over- British Enforce Jerusalem Truce He made that argument in opposing any drastic r a production drop i flowlllg rivers In the Interior as UtfUK I LU AO COMMUNIST TORONTO, (fi Reid Robin " shake-up of the U.N. without lie summer holiday heavy spring OTTAWA, (Pi A truce, by British guns, kept most last winter's unusually snow melts under the sun. and its campaigns. It is a really worth - while record and the speitl in which it was compiled exceptional for any comprehensive official book is a tribute to the determination and diligence of Col. Stacey and his historical section. The author had access to all relevant official document! In the possession of Defence Headquarters and has produced a book that rings with authenti son's appeal for discharge from Russian agreement. Such a step, Marshall said, probably would destroy the organization and mean the setting up of a rival Jews and Arabs in Palestine to custody was refused today and he will be deported to the Uni- ted States as a communist. Robinson, eastern president military alliance. He appeared before the House foreign affairs committee which LEADS PRIMARY BUS, Ohio, iff - Sena- Unseawinally cold weather is holding the snow In the mountains and a sudden spell of warm weather could bring it pouring down the mountainsides causing the BulkJey. and Skeena river BIG MONEY LURES CANUCK PILOTS Itut Find Their $1,3IHI 1'cr Month Incomes Don't Cio Far TORONTO, Cl The Chinese air force Is paying $1,300 monthly in United States currency for Canadian pilots willing to go to the Far East and instruct its personnel In mosquito bomber operation, according to a former R.C.A.F. officer here. He said at least six pilots and as many ground crew now are in China under contract to the of the International Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers' Union. is considering proposals for reorganizing the United Nations (CIO) has been in Jail since his LIVING COST INDEX REACHES ALL-TIME PEAK OTTAWA, The official cost of living index climbed four-fifths of a point during March to establish a new peak of 151,6, the Dominion Bureau of Statistics reported Tuesday. The index, calculated on the basis that 1935-39 costs equal 100, now is at the highest point In history. day from each other's throats. The Palestine government said that the cease fire order for the Katamon quarter of southern Jerusalem had been extended Indefinitely. Truce negotiations for the entire city are continuing. The Army volunteer army in Palestine reported that the British authorities had warned them to stop shelling the Jew city through its 312 pages. appeal against a deportation or der was thrown out two weeks ago. He was ordered deported un 'DOCTOR' STEALS WOMAN'S PURSE iTalt took a 14 to nine systenifTfc$jJn, dangerously. y in the see-saw vole ',.,, th Harold E. SUwsrn ! RaiUmy-IIc works of- that the thaw 28 conicsted Rrpubli- HUNMQpta d.ntial delegates. , wilLte ajr ftdual one. irtc returns from yes-lK washout undcr- TO.OOO Republican prl-rtjj fPCt f track near Ml,e, mat seven Taf f Quick, scouring der a regulation which permits the deportation of aliens found to be communists. with or without Russian cooperation. Marshall declared that what the world needs today Is not new structures for peace, but better use of the organization which already exists. The problems of today require the "performance of obligations already undertaken, fidelity to pledges already given." His testimony amounted to a plea to the United States Con VANCOUVER Mrs. Esther L.avine, of Homer Street, suffer ed a slight heart attack while on J -J & ,albed to a depth of nil in tm. m ' t Hil,-hinir iranii uhirh a shopping errand. Assisted to mt total ",r : 00 : ri...fu, u . . . VVTf Wfrking nearby was pressed "Mdy had a 30 delegates I7S T...,..- . .1,0 j. her home by a man who repres ish positions or British planes would 1 be used to destroy the Arab artillery. MINE SIGHTED DOWN COAST A floating mine has been sighted in 40 fathoms of water 57 miles northwest by north of Triangle Island, Queen Char WARSHIPS GOING TO HUDSON'S BAY government's air force. Maintenance men draw about $600 a month In U.S. currency, he said. But there's a catch to these breath-taking incomes. Canadians in China have to buy necessities of life at black-market prices, and when it comes to , ,, ... bet and womea lor nours. i Sr'elSS'S T,KWCStK,ndpf r train. gress not to lose patience with the United Nations. Legislators SEES NEED FOR STRONG CANADA OTTAWA 0) The falterin foreign affairs debate petered out in Commons .last night on a militaristic note. As the four-day debate ended, two Progressive - Conservative members, W. Garfield Case rs lead iiv crossca over uiu ranira si, ented himself as a physician she was given a casual examination, and advised to rest. Mrs. Lavine rested for two hours and then discovered that her wallet containing $3.50, car tickets and personal papers had been stolen. MONTREAL, CP Canada's new aircraft carrier Magnificent will lead summer naval exercises have complained especially about Russia's frequent use of shopping day the big pay the Big Power veto. lotte Sound, the local office of the Department of Transport, cheques dwindle rapidly. In real purchasing power, the boys are marine section, reported today. t WEATHER Synopsis ,ri" which has been giv-l"il strong winds in the this afternoon. The rastbound train Is sched-uli d to leave at 8 o'clock, its regular time, tonight. Prospect of similar trouble to railways and highways exists In the Fraser Valley, where the mountains are carrying huge burdens of snow, none of which has begun to melt yet. Interior Hydro Bylaw Approved (Grey - North) and Douglas Harkncss (Calgary West) urged lris (luring the night :: TODAY'S STOCKS :: Courtesy S. D. Johnston Co. Ltd. Canada to arm as a means of '- .o the interior dur- "lurning accompanied by making sure her voice will be heard in the councils of the Uni cloudiness and occa- into northern waters this year which will see" the "first Canadian warships ever to enter Hudson Bay," Defence Minister Claxton announced Tuesday. The Magnificent will not enter the bay herself, the minister Intimated, but will accompany two destroyers and a tanker into Baffin Straits. The destroyers will go on to Churchill, Manitoba. Douks Problem To 'Pen' Keepers getting only about 20 per cent ol their fancy take-home pay. Letters from pilots already serving in China indicate this has caused no little disillusionment. TAKKS WIFE AND BABY Among pilots now reported enroute to China is Carl "Moose" Fumerton, Toronto R.C.A.F. winner of the D.F.C. and bar. Relatives say he left accompanied by his wife and baby. ted Nations. Beattie 67 Bevcourt 37 Buffalo Canadian 10 uarneid suggested that tne Dominion build a "substantial" air force to back up Canada's obligatlonj and commitments under the United Nations iy Legislature PRINCE- GEORGE Third reading of the application for special act to allow bylaw to be submitted to the taxpayers regarding the proposed hydroelectric power plant at Willow River had been passed by the provincial legislature Monday. his application was made subsequent to the vote of the ratepayers December last, when the proposition was approved by a majority, and the action of the city council In proposing to bring in a bylaw, asking that Backward spring brings to mind the freshet season of 1930 when snow was held in the mountains until June, they, under the heat of the early summer sun, sent torrents of water into the Skeena, washing out the railway tracks and tying up traffic for several weeks. In spite of the cold weather mkirVi hns heen current this S'H precipitation. The ''c f an extensive low art'u off the coast will ntinued cool unsettled during today and torn all regions of the ''"recast J'Perl, Queen Char-'"' N,"'th Coast-Intertill today and Thurs-'"is southeast 30 mllK NEW WESTMINSTER, Veg Relatives of John' Howard Turnbull of St. Thomas, who won the- D.F.C. and bar as a night fighter with the R.C.A.F. says he is "either in China or etarian Doukhobors whose religion bans raising of animals spring, railway men are hoping for human consumption are a r'f. ioiti, .i that the run-off will be sui- DAILY BROADCASTS FOR FISHING FLEET VANCOUVER, The British Columbia fishing fleet will receive four broadcasts a day to assist them in catching tuna. Temperatures, position of fish and other information will be problem to British Columbia Denltentiarv officials. 0-....JT, occreusing lo ,l 26 ihis afternoon. $1,300,000 be provided to eiitab ficicntly gradual to keep the water" within the river banks. "U1 ill hpmnopqlni-n During winter months they ,Jlsn lne nvaro eicciric pram, was K'ht and highs Thurs- cannot find enough work for enaorsea. , on his way." Don Lewis has left with four other Torontonians to take ground crew jobs In Nanking. He said he was In charge of the party but refused to give any details of his employment as "senior officers don't want any members of the sect serving wltn tne passing of the third terms for arson and riotous reading by the legislature, it Is 'narcly 40 and 50, Mas-Jnd 50, Prince Rupprt 40 Urges Tolerance Vancouver Hralorne 9.25 B R. Con 04 B. R.X Ofl Cariboo Quartz 1.92 Dentonia 01 Vis Grull Wlhksne 03V2 Hcdlry Mascot 63 Minto f .03 Pend Oreille 4.05 Pioneer '.. 3.05 Premier Border 04 Vi Privateer .22 Reeves McDonald 1.85 Reno 09 Salmon Gold 1.17 Sheep Creek i 1.10 Taylor Bridge 4J Taku River .45 Vananda 17'? Congress 02 Pacific Eastern 05 Hedley Amalgamated .. .02 'j Spud Valley 12 Central Zeballos 00 Silbak Premier 47 Oils A.P. Con 19 Calmont 54 C. & E 5.90 Foothills 2.90 Home v. 8.20 Toronto Athona 07 Aumaque 17 damage In the province's In- now P lo lne cllv councu w go Of East and West terior. It is hoped that spring aneatJ wun suDmission oi me Consol. Smelters 109.50 Conwest 1.10 Donalda 75 Eldona 1.05 Elder 50 Giant Yellowknlfe 4.55 God's Lake 73 Hard rock 17 Harricana 12',2 Heva 13 Hosco 31V4 Jacknife .05 Jollet Quebec 38 Lake Rowan .'. 09 Vi Lapaska 05 '2 Little Long Lac 1.14 Lynx 09 Madsen Red Lake 2.70 McKenzie Red Lake 52 V2 McLeod Cockshutt 1.13 Moneta 30 Negus 2.35 Noranda 49.50 Louvlcourt 69 Pickle Crow 2.12 Regcourt 05 . San Antonio 3.90 Senator Rouyn .44 Sherrlt' Gordon 2.99 Steep Rock 2.10 Sturgeon River 17 Silver Miller 29 SKE VOTE OTTAWA. Q The House ot bylaw to the electors at a later date. gardening will provide a tem-orary solution. Commons Tuesday heard Russia KTS MAY put on the air by the fisheries patrol boat Laurler. An expert biologist will be on board. The patrol boat Howay will also aid in patrolling fishing grounds. First aid men and medical supplies will be available and patrol craft will be equipped for towing boats hi trouble. The justice department recog nizes their refusal to work In 30 DAYS publicity." Wives and families of the men are transported to the Far East by the Chinese, but no special allowances are made in salaries for married men. After their LOCAL TIDES Thursday, May 6, 1948 the farm yard where animals EAL, are raised. Apart from this, the "-Results '" was oi of a a High 11:58 18.0 feet k,(,i . L ll' 125nn, Canadian Low 5:57 5.7 feet 17:58 6.3 feet cautiously defended and tne United States sharply criticized. William Irvine, (CCF-Cariboo) said he was convinced that many things "which many of us say and believe about the Russians are Just as false as some of the things which they say and believe about us." He urged that efforts be made to find a "desirable synthesis between the two extreme ideologies without our fighting it out on the battlefield." "-Mrs , 18 brother. f ProbaWy not be "ikJl days' unlon oUl-Jl today. The union 'iectin"kae J0115 Tuesday Doukhobors are little trouble. Their own members prepare their meals in the prison kitchen, as their beliefs decree strict vegetarian diet. A MISCHIEVOUS PET The snake-killing mongoose is readily tamed and makes a good though mischievous pet. arrival In China, the families are on their own and the Chinese will assume no liability in case any of the Canadians arc killed. It was reported that all recruiting for Far East service has been secretive. Band Concert shrineTclub Peter Lien, Bandmaster va v - 'Tu-cent, an orff;r' The ?rLl are klng 35 cents an at Civic Centre Auditorium, Monday May 10, 8:15 p.m. Adults 75c (110) Students 35c