PROVINCIAL LI3?.3T, 0 lb Hi onr.iES DRUGS Daily Delivery NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER Published at Canada's Most Strategic Pacific Port "Prince Rupert, the Key to the Great Northwest" IE 81 VOL. XXXIX, NO. 53. PRINCE RUPERT, B. C.'SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 1950 PRICE FIVE CENTS men s Sett IjL- : lited States StRehobd!Wen t0,ReItlIrn J?1 Monday- House Approves Alaska I victory tor jonn L. Lewis seen re Still; Has Hard Through Senate WASHINGTON, DC (CP.) Sudden agreement jiving j0hn L. Lewis sweeping gains today heralded a swift end of the coal strike in the United States. The 372,000 miners, hard hit after nearly a month's idleness, probably will troop back to work Monday if remaining details of the settlement can be 1 ' ij- ' wry'' IXGTON, IXC. A bill approving state-aska wu;; api"v,v' hy the Mouse of Repre-t.sterday. The measure has still to hurdle where it is anticipated there may be some contract worked out and a u-ihi nuriii! : w Shine Band kL-iLion I mm (ruin SJllll) alld '.hiikIs thai Aliisk.i ; Appreciated My for .-tatchoo, Saar Named Republic i'ARIS Wi France Friday gave the title of "Republic" with broader autonomy to the occupied Saar in return for control of the Valley's rich coal mines for the next fifty years. In treaty signed by French and Saar representatives, France promised the border country, which is still signed this week-end. The pits .'hould get tack into full production by the middle of next week but it may be a month before the effects of the strike are fully removed. Two United Mine Workers locals have called back to work meetings for Sunday and there Is jubilation elsewhere In the Held. After hours of negotiating, government mediators announced that Lewis and major operators had agreed on "fundamental principles" for a new he standpoint ti :iiiiiiM-nK capacity. Council CHARGES C.C.F. TRAIL Harvey Murphy, British Columbia regional director of the International Union of Mi.-.?, Mill and Smeller Workers, yesterday charged the C.C.F. with applying "political pressure" to break the mine-mill union. .."Further interference in the Labor movement by the C.C.F. may cause further rifts, especially in the Canadian Congress of Labor," he said. PEARSON TALKS OTTAWA Hon. L. B. Par-son, miiVster of external affairs, admits the possible desirability of a United Nations' meeting being held al Moscow but there would have to be most careful preparations. The western nations should reaffirm their real desire for peace. He deplored bellicose statements about being able to "lick" anyody. Gordon Graydo felt Demand claimed by Germany, full Independence after fifty years.' Over 300 people attended in the Civic Cen ire auditorium last night and were entertained by a greatly improved Prince Rupert Shrine Club Band wliieh ullered the appreciative audience a fine variety of mu.sical selections. The musicians, in the circular front section, garbed in brjght n il coals, were at llieir best and heartwarming ovations and en-l ofcs by the audience proved that the band, ably conducted by Peter Lien, had won real appreciation. The concert was a success from start l) finish. Kvery selection Montreal Armory inivrl!M'iil f contract. The terms were not announced formally but it if. said in numerous sources that tooth sides agreed Lewis had won a $1.70 boost in the miner: daily wage to $14.75 and a 2Vit hike in the 20-cent tonnage royalty on coal production foi the union's welfare fund. Badly Damaged li Kiln aril (''- MONTREAL A three-alarm fire early today caused damage estimated at hundreds of thou lain iiul lor iuiiiicd-o the road project 'y limits and Gal-was made in a Infant Daughter, I sands of dollars to the Black I Watch Regiment armories on downtown Bleury Street. Fire-nifti -were hadicapped by a bitterly cold -wind and below zero weather. REFUGE MONKS-Seven Trappist monks from China arc living at Uic St. Norbert, Man., monastery as refugees from their war-torn homeland. In this photo three arc being shown the dentist's workshop at St. Norbert. Father Beda is the "vie tim" while Father Victor and Father Benoit was well rendered but, the players ... . i best in la?t mum. t.o mm. j w ca. probably at t ieir a meeting in Moscow might be too much. Canada should get down on her knees to no one. WALCOTT W INS (C. P. Photo watch the monastery dentist. Missing Man, III FORT WORTH The daughter of one of the five fliers still mining from the lost B-3C off Princess Royal Island is in hospital i in Fort Worth .Texas. .. She Is , Peggy Ascol, aged 18 months, cliUd of Lieut. H. Ascol, who wa.s Ham Is Again march tempo. Many, however, may are.ue this conclusion for the reason that the beautiful and stirring sacred number "Bless This House," received the great-e;.t measure of the applause. Following the final number of the Aluminum And Salmon by liic I'niicc Ku-.itd Lab'ir Council jturcs of II. Har-l. and B. J. Smith-The "'' points 'ion of transpurta-:om Prince Rupert and is threatened insjw utiuu,. com-. SO!) men employ- Bribery By Oil s Company Charged 1 EDMONTON tf Arthur Wrayj Hospital Head COST OF LIVING RISING AGAIN . OTTAWA Higher food NEW YORK Jersey Joe Wal-cott knocked out Agroinatto in 2 minutes and 11 seconds of the svvonlh round at Madison Square Garden last night. Wal-cott had floored the Cuban " seven times, , I serving as bombardier. She hat C. a. Ham wm re-elected pre- doubie pneumonia and is in liar kidentof the boacd. of -directors f - two pari program- the "Genjfral 1 1 ! rerHlui.K" man- -Vamier.t I VIC-"I OUIA-.Proposais- to aid, t ris Hospital. p fntu P ndent Social Credit, j tilt- aaiuiuii iu't uu uir oue.11 'tivu -ovation of the audience forced 1 the Prince Rupert General Hos- pital as the newly-elected board of directors got. together In first session following the annual gen- prices boosted the cost tvl living index three-fifths of a point to 1G1.6 points in January, first increase in the index in six months, the Bureau of Statistics reported today. Kiver by the Aluminum Company: of Canada have been termed un-! justifiable by Hon. E. T. Kenncy, by Columbia Cel- jthe band to render "Sound Off j 1 "'aUin Island con- March" by Holmes as another en- . Banlf-Cochrane) said In the Al- bcrta Legislation that $200,000 j in bribes 1ud been put out by I ' West Csrt Transmission Co. for .' a franchise from Natural Gas ; Conservation Board to export ' eral meeting of the Association. Old Country Football :: '.. "The sit nation stmified iinined- core. in the provlnci.il legislature. t,i i.Kiivlii-s nmhuhlv the most i The Minister of Lands said) C .A. Berner was elected vice-president and D. C. Stevenson, secretary. ..5ts. , , ..' ..... audience ... ,.,,-i were construction of the aluminum gas from the province. A Dill 'was presented la.st year to rlie I Lfsi.sla turc to export gas but Sunclay, March 5, 1950 Regular monthly meeting j nights of the board were set for High third Frdiays. The hosoitai board no lomrer enjoyed by m, the uw .,..,.. -.. . -, ne , has , been rIll0 "I lie Bandmaster" Bandmaster" an an overture overture I nol' Kitimuat aricct the might well be- or MLA : by Whit, "imperial Echoes, a im 0, Nechak3 salmon. He ;ta-; inarch by Safroni and "Our Di- there is a lack of scientific he Prince Rupert rector." another march by Bige- ' data regardhis fish rcquirc-"xiation has been ' low, which was the best known of ments. matter of com- ! the three. j Therefore, establishment of ivccl reading ! Acting as commentator. F. E. wks. . rhaniicl '"'Povcnients f the live- Anfield Uudcd Mr. Lien on the J ., . 2:02 14:10 8:05 20:25 21.6 feet 22.4 feet 3.5 feet 1.9 feet has standing committees. Special ' was withdrawn aner second reading. George McMohon. director of West Coiust, said: "I categorle-a.lly deny Mr. Wray's statement" when informed later about tihe remark. Low committees are set up when ne ccssary. Chelsea Scores Great Victory LONDON f' A team of "music vill comedians" Chelsea Soccer Club surprised 70,302 home fans and dumfounded 'mighty Manchester United today wKUi a convincing two to nothing victory in the sixth round of the Football Assciation Cup. . Chelsea, perennial butts of aic Prince Rupert- variety of music, which also feat- ,. r ,.,,.' .'he ,,,,. would hu now under re- ! (English Cup Sixth Round) " Arsenal 1, Leeds United 0 Derby County 1, Everton 2 Chelsea 2, Manchester United 0 Liverpool 2, Blackpool 1 (Scottish League, Division A) Celtic 4, Filkirk 3 Dundee 2, St. Mirren 0 Hibernian 0, Third Lanark 1 Motherwell 2, Hearts 3 Partlck Thistle 1, East Fife 2 Queen of the South 2, Clyde 3 Raith Rover 1, Aberdeen 2 Stirling Albion 0, Rangers 2. - THE WEATHER Synopsis New weather records are being set at oonosito ends of the "id has been ad- 1 Agreement Over Wheat ured 41 splne-tinf!linn Spanish ( be s(iy cxpciimcntol and ad-sertnade, the well liked "La Pal- uic the company with added oma" by Yeradier. Members of costs. ontracturs, Wood, ' ry Ltd., that the De rectified as soon -OTTAWA (P Canada and the United States have found a lh?. percussion section had a field day with castanets and other Spanish musical effects during (cor.llnuea pac.C Vancouver Wins Over Victoria vaudeville gags in these parts Busy Hospital Operated With Profit of $4,802 During 1949 Prince Rupert General Hospital operated during 1949, the' first full year that hospital insurance ha.s been in effect in British Columbia, at an excess of $4,802.2? of revenue over expenditure, the hospital association was told at its annual meeting last night. Revenue amounted to $195,456.71 while expenditure, including depreciation of $9,012:57, was $190,654,44. Wt extreme cold ter from the con- i VANCOUVER 1 Vancouver Filers t.ook-a one-anie lead over viont into the lead in the stxt'a solution for the three month minute and never looked like controversy over wheat, it was losing to United who were the ennounced today. A joint stalc-c i;p victors in 194ft and the ment by Secretary of Agricul-First Division leaders last year. ture Charles Brannan of the United States and Trade Minls- "lytoHugoKraup-! w the Autoiiioblle xpiains "we havH i o reach our source ! country. Over two inches ot rain fell at many points along the British Columbia Coast yes Victoria in their best of three scr-i ks for the right to represent ! British Columbia in the Dominion Women's basketball champ-' ionships. Eilcrs dropped Victoria GO to 43 here last night. HOCKEY SCORES Pacific ( uast Vancouver 6. New 6. 3 Tacom:i 1, Victoria 0. Fresno 5, San Dicy.o 3. MISSIONARY TO SPEAK HERE nise Arm due to I ter C. D. Howe of Canada said 'that nature of the agreement, 1 which has not been disclosed, 1 will he presented as rrcommen-i dations to tlie International Wheat Council. ""'re, thus nre- terday. At Facnena nonu on ine The impact of hosuital insur-west coa,st of Vancouver Island ., ,.. d rPsultCd n 3359 ,)a. m fcecuinn 3.36 Inches was recorded. Tern- 1 Ucnts (rea.cd w. veal. as peraturcs remain mild through- lronlparpd wUn 2434 in 1948 whi'e out B.C. but In the manUmes a .iinsnilal dav.s in IMO had aiere- V.iss Anne E. Cuplthnrn. H.N . a missionary from West Africa, arrives in Prince Hupert by train Sunday to speak at a morniiv .service at th:j U"it"d Church nnd at an open meet cold wave is breaking low trm- .,,,, 9R9 ,.,im,.rCfi wmr 10 HER FATHER DIES IN NEW ZEALAND peraiure re corns 101 '82o the year previous, it was re Both Charlottetown, P.E.I, and ing in the United Church Hall Cured Of Communism ' TORONTO Sam Stanish wi family of five, who left Canads two years ago to return to Yugo Slavia, affr being in the Dom inion for about twenty . year, have all come back, and are S' vea'c-i In the annual report of ! v liopcs. with the , i11 tide , " Tt taking ,)a(.e ...7;-rs.(..--' ,!tfI 11 'U be able to &JP'f,t .hi ' Ann a,,,, remove Jf"V lur'l Hie com- k J V -1 - ;;'ave available,; A C? ' s or two weeks, , I f ; " V ' '"make repairs to . NX , , r the president, C. G. Ham. The meelni: elected C. A. Bern the same day. Mi"s Capithornel Albrrt G. Wills, father of Mrs. is sponsored in West Africa by p. m. Good of this city, passed the Women's Missionary Society u,.ly recently id his home in Sydney, N.S. recorded 11 below overnight. I There will be a brier lull he- twecn storms along the coast today. However, another storm Is developing off the coast which will give increasing cloud tonight and rain overnight. Forecast North 'Const Region CPmdy with showers today and Sunday. of the United Church of Canada and duriir; the past year his been on furlough. Speaking at various United Churches In B.C., Prince Rupert is the final point Mi her itinerary. Miss Capi- er. T. W. Brown. C. G. Ham, S. G Elkins and E. R. Gordon as directors. Other members of the board are Aid. W. A. McLean for the city council; W. M. Walts and G. F. Forbes provincial government, and Dr. L. M. Greene, medical association. Tlie report of the president, pointed out that the hospital had (Continued on Fasr 8 Napier, New Zealand. Born in England, Mr. Wills had spent some of his ysunger life in Toronto and Victoria before going on lo New Zealand. - He would soon have been ninety years of age. A widower, he is survived by six daughters and three brother.-!. Mrs. Good visited her father in New Zealand a few years ago. thankful they cry for joy. "It is terrible over there" h fays "you work all day for $1 and a decent meal costs' you $( I don't want anyone lalkin Ct mm union to me. 1 know wha it is like. I'll never go back." I Little chunso in temperature. lliorne hus been in West 'Africa for the past few years. Hydrogen Report Wind southwest, 15 mpli. Lows tonight and highs tomorrow at Port Hardy 37 and 48, Sandspit 3.T and 42, Prince Rupert 3!) and 12. HEALTH MINISTER SUFFERS COLLAPSE Notice Said "Fantastic" minium, !L0CAL woman S BEREAVed OTTAWA " A government j Mrs. James D. O'Meara, mother atomic official Friday said it was of Mrs. Robert (Alma) Murray, Nation X ,, v; ; fw Han ) i?" t hnhw Mar- 6- 7 p.m.) . , 4- fcftftS f x-; r 1 Ml BALI VICTORIA -Hon Cicoric Pear-is a pasied away recently in Ottawa in her eighty-third year after a son. minister i-t ncaun lengthy illness. She had been a patient In Royal Jubilee Hospital followim: a colbp e due to over "fantastic to suggest, that a heavy water producing plant in British Columbia is building up tremendous backlogs of heavy hydrogen for use in the hydrogen bombs. Commenting on a Spokane, Washington, report, the effical said it was well known that the work. H Is expected the report he was to have made to the Legislature on hospital insurance will be presented, la the House by Premier Byron resident of Canada's capital city for more than fifty years. Her husband predeceased' her many years ago. She was a parishioner of St. Patrick's Church in Ottawa and a member of the League of the Sacred Heart. Two sons and Power supply to the City of Prince Rupert will be shut off on Sunday, Mar. 5, 1 950 between 10 a.m. and 10:10 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and 3:10 p.m. for safety measures in effecting alterations at sub-station. Northern B. C. Power Co. Ltd. ANIGHT PI V5 Me,vimK, Consolidated Mining & Smelling CANADIAN SPUDS IN HOT WATER U.S. fanners are protesting tht. sale of Canadian spuds al 20 cents a bag less than the current U.S. prices al a lime when thousands of bags or U.S. spuds aie going to waste or arc offered to welfare agencies al one cent, a hundred pounds. Members of the U.S. Senate Agriculture committee,, Guy Gillette, left, and Elmer Davis, centre, question George W. Davis, produce dealer, as part of the government-ordered probe. "LV?l,,Kh Sc hool nu-iinais, ! VERDICT OF Sl U IDE A verdict of .suicide was returned toy a six man jury following an Inquest into the death of Chinese Frank Mail held in the I court house Friday afternoon. Co. at Trail was producing heavy three brothers survive as well as water which includes heavy the daughter here. High requiem hydrogen in "small quantities" mass took place in St. Patrick's for use at the Chalk River atomic Church followed by Interment in pilot plant, Notre Dame Cemetery. '"woods VS BuMeTIl