rrTi:::::.L liz?.?? , PHOV1NC1AL NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAP1 i ORMES DRUGS A. Y Bluc 3 Daily Delivery t YljWsTAQ PHONE 81 Cabs 1 Published at Canada's Most Strategic Pacific Port "Prince Rupert, the Key to the Great Northwest" W4 VOL. XXXVII, No. 111. PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., TUESDAY, MAY 11, 1948 PRICE FIVE CENTS AAAAAAr AAAAAAAiAAAAAAAAA. R anuwav mnKe ftrike Called! Off V . i i 1 i its i MOBILE Unions Respect Court SAYS SOVIETS ARE AWARE OF ATOMIC SECRETS Lewis Gives Notice To Mine Owners WASHINGTON B John L. LOOMS Restraining Order ij. (p, ine umiea Italians Elect President ROM E Vice-Premier Luigi Elnaudi was elected president of the Italian Republic today In the fourth ballot of the combined Senate and Chamber of Deputies. Lewis today gave the United .ernment worked over- States hard coal mine operators OTTAWA ffi It is highly probable that the "mass production" espionage systems of the Russian intelligence service have gleaned iv in an uiteiJk Trains Continue Moving As Workers Call Off 6 a.m. Deadline 60-day notice of Intention to 4. te thai would nave a end the United States Mine j. ?5 every aspect of atomic bomb oroduction and behaviour, iizor Workers contract covering 80,000 anthracite miners. five thousand auto- fiMl. ft Lewis told the producers he irkers oi me uiirysiei Qouzenko says in his new book Ln threatened a walk- rxhls Was My choice." wanted a new contract for the WASHINGTON (CP) The country-wide . strike was called off Monday night. Trains eo'ntinued running today. The strikers yielded to two branches of the government, the Executive and Judiciary, which it to overcome the resistance of three unions s the government suc- workers by July 10. l obtaining a restrain- I The Russians, he says, had de- lie received a total of 518 votes more than the required two-thirds after three earlier ballot shad failed to give the required majority to other members and to himself. '-WL against the railway wuiea reports on me Domo and ' American production plans nent mediators were .months before Hiroshima. which had set the strike for 6 CONFIDENCE "VIOLATED" ROME 0 Italy's parliament W Keep CUm..jr auu ; Oouzenlto who at Qne Um(J Fish Moves o'clock this morning in pushing their demands for wage raises. First, President Truman pro failed for the third time today AutomoDlie wooers was ft d ner clerk ftt ln oo,itiitivpK In sea- . . . "' gence headquarters, Moscow, is BERLIN, iO) Walter Bedell to elect a president of the Ital Smith said today that the Rus- ian Republic. ,nd the ciock, rigm, up man . tnllpheri tt ran - v . . ... v. w .i! it. i p;Ke ai-auiu.c. jada'a spy trials two years ago. sians had violated a confidence Vice-Premier Luigi Einaudi, 71, As Embargo Is Lifted in releasing the story or his con- Governor of the Bank of Italy claimed the seizure of all railroads in the name of the government to avert a "nation-wide tragedy." Seeond, Army Secretary Kenneth Royall was turned down on his personal request to union fatn revealed. versations with Foreign Minis- received 462 votes today in the iter'Molotov. .third ballot by a joint session f averting me United it major strike In thq industry in two Perishable goods' are being Smith is United States Ambas-I of the Senate and Chamber ol . . .. sarinr tn Mnspnw He negotiated i-. .n accepted Dy uanaaian leaders to keep the men at work, i asuin i d precariously on me- Projected American-Russian s the U.S. threatened Ti ti.. i m aii nnun , r'lUrriLirlc a 'Stiff Neck Turns Out to be Broken WICHITA, Kansas When the "Sunflower" passenger train arrived here It was to discover that the engineer, Oeorge W. Warn rinuiiy, juuge i. miun vjuius- - ; talks The votes for all candidal fell far short of the two-third tempts to resolve the icmaml for a 30-cent crease and Chrysler's grant any increase at majority required. borough, the same judge who . ran striKe petered out mis morn- , proved to be the legal Nemesis j !. making it possible for thous- '1 was completely Jntl-of conn John L. Lewis, issued a re- anus of pounds of fresh halibut. Einaudi, a political indepen 1 - li t- f dent, had a simple majority of straining order, telling the union ; lu uc "u ....n.vo Moscow newspapers and ra the 900 votes. dio said today that Russia had accepted Smith's suggestion for chiefs: - ;irom rrmce Kupen. "Cancel the strike order and,' Canadian National and Cana-do nothing to encourage a walk-1 dian Pacific lines announced in fiTTtMiiirtt -nit A8rr ' f ' r-n There were 333 blank ballots BCAL TIDES this morning that they would indicating that the Communist-dominated Popular Front had voted against him with blanks. a two-power meeting to discuss outstanding differences between the United States and Russia. ing had remained at his post with a broken neck. He told doctors he had thought he was suffering from a somewhat "stiff neck." The doctors told him what he really had was a compressed fracture of the vertebrae, and put him to bed with his head braced to prevent movement. out." After the court order had been more accept perishable sday, May 12, 1948 2:58 21.2 feet Communist leader Palmiro FROM SEA VICTORIES TO SCRAP METAL Fast being reduced to scrap metal, three mighty U.S. warships are shown in this air view as they were being stripped at Pt. Newark, N.J. At upper left is the Wyoming; upper right, the Idaho and, lower right, the New Mexico. The Wyoming was expected to supply 15,000 tons of scrap and the three ships were expected to yield 57,000 toni Togliatti led his members out served on the union leaders, their freight cargo after having plac-committees held a meeting and ed a ban on such shipments late voted to rescind the 6 a.m. strike I last week. order. The threatened strike and the 16:05 17.8 feet 9:45 2.4 feet 21:38 8.2 feet after his plan for party consul tation had been rejected. Judge Goldsborough's tempor- embargo hit the Prince Rupert Prospects of Atomic War ary restraining order expires ; halibut market just at me De- May 19. The Judge set the hear- (ginning of the season when al- 'ease Of Five Mills TODAY'S STOCKS Courtesy B. D Oehnrton Co. .. ing for that date on the govern- : most a million pounds had been "FAREWELL AND WELCOME" AS CIVIC BAND TAKES SHRINE CLUB SPONSOR delivered here in one day. Tonight, the first halibut since 'Seem Remote' ment's request for a longer injunction. The three unions then will have a chance to fight back. FREAK BLAST ' OTTAWA (CP) Gen J J 948 City Budget tone Rupert's 1948 taxation rate will jump from K mills on the dollar and taxpayers will have to piands for operating expenses more than $37,-Sater than last year, according to the city's rate tovhich received its first reading in City Council eral A. G. L. McNaughton the embargo went on will be shipped cast by Canadian National Express. Up to noon, seven carloads had been lined up for shipment and more were expected as the day progressed. Fishermen, fish buyers and express company officials all breathed a sigh of relief as the Vancouver Bralcjme-.: 8.50 B.R.X - , -07 ,. , Cariboo Quarts 1-60 , Dentonia 01 xk Grull Wihksne '. 04 Hedley Mascot - 55 Minto - 02 Pend Oreille 3.95 A beatuifwt ebony-baton,-ovex laid ln silver with a mother-of-pearl Inset base that conceals a pitch-pipe capable of producing major and minor chords was presented to Bandmaster Peter A. Lien last night as an indication of the esteem he is KILLS WORKMAN . VICTORIA '(I" David C. Jones, ht. announcement came that the 'held by those who have been support Mayor Arneld-had cun tribirted to the band. As a token of the organization's appreciation and as recognition of the honor she has received ln being chosen "Woman of the Year" by the Business and Professional Women's Club of Canada, Mayor Arnold was presented with bouquet of spring flowers. In his address to the gathering, Harry F. Robins, president of the Prince Rupert Shrine Cluo said that after tonight's performance the success of the band was assured. He said the Club expects to spend $5,000 in sup of 1.25 mills to meet the deben associated with him in band said Monday night that the United Nations have made , "very remarkable progress toward international control of atomic energy Canada's United Nations delegate said that the United States ascendancy in the atomic field seems assured "for a decade or so at least" and no other nation can overtake her except by "a very arduous and long work during the time he has strike had been cancelled. "It takes a big load off our shoulders," said one. "Now we know where we stand." 48, who was severely burned in an explosion in a furniture company's plant, died in hospital here Monday night. Jones was caught inside an 18-foot nickel electroplating tank in a freak explosion. He was held the struggling Civic Band idget for the year will 'j8, as compared with li:n 1947. If bucket showed an in-V 491 mills for school J- an actual jump of fca $20.000 a decrease ture debt and an Increase of 1.34 mills for general expenses. Here Is the taxation picture as shown in the rate bylaw presented by finance chairman Alderman T. B. Black: together. Mayor Nora Arnold, on behalf of the members of the band and Halibut Sales painting the inside of the tank the Civic Association which backed them made the presen Pioneer 2-85 Premier Border -03 '2 Privateer 21 Reeves McDonald 1-75 Reno 09 Salmon Gold 16 Sheep Creek 110 Taylor Bridge 40 Taku River 55 Vananda (new) 37 Congress 03 Pacific Eastern 05 Hedley Amalgamated .. 03 Central Zeballos 00 Silbak Premier 38 American 1948 ivy He said costs and efforts ol production are so great that "it seems reasonably probable tha we need not fear an outbreak of atomic war on any signifi with hot tar and using an electric fan to dry it. A spark from the fan is believed to have ignited the tar fumes, causing a flash blast. Raymond Barrett, 50, who was working outside the tank, suffered burns, but is recovering. tation during the buffet lunch which was held following the inaugural concert of the Shrine Club Band. Moregthan 50 members of the band, their wives and guesls Roxana Down, 14.000, 16, 15 and 19.50, Royal. Masonic, 60,000, 15.80, 15 and 9'2, Storage. Serious, 13,000, 16, 14.70 and 9, plying the needs of the band. He also pointed out that part of the program calls for the establishment of a beginners' class which will consist mainly of high school students. Speaking In the dual position of Shrlner and bandsman, G. E. Peters, vice-president of the Cluo cant scale for a while yet." 1917 joined in bidding farewell to the old and welcome to the new as the name Prince Rupert Civic Mills j 2104 $100,226.23 13.58 64.689.74 . 20.38 97,082.17 55 $261,998.14 Mills 16.13 $ 80,096.35 . 14.83 66,484.52 19.04 85,358.41 $231,940.28 7,783.79 50 $224,156.49 Storage. California, 10,000, 16, 15 and 9'2. Royal. Frisco, 12,000, 16, 15 and OVa. Storage. Canadian THE WEATHER Synopsis Cloudy skies are general In all areas of British Columbia ex Band passed out of existence and was officially replaced by the iltevcnue Oils A.P. Con 20 Calmont 53 C. & E 6.10 Foothills 3.00 Home 8 85 NEW DESTROYER, ATHABASCAN COMING WEST said the Shriners could count on the band to do Its part and the band could count on the full, support of the Club. , Other speakers during the evening were F. E. Anfleld and N. E. Gerrard. At the time Mr. Lien was being Shrine Club Band. Chairman for the evening was F. M. Gulland, president of the band. Following a brief address in which he explained the pur cept ln the Prince George region where marked clearing has occurred during the night. There Surplus : t Cape May, 9,000, 15.40, 14 and 9, Booth. Sea Pride, 20,000, 15.50, 14.50 and 9, Booth. Toronto OTTAWA H.M.C.S. Athabas- 1 Athona 0812 kan, latest cf the Tribal cias Alleverdy, 34,000, 15.40, 14.40 and 9, Atlin. Kamchatka, 20,000, 15.50, 14.30 presented with the baton, a presentation of beautiful flowers was will be some Improvement this afternoon in the southern interior and the lower mainland area with temperatures a little higher than those of the past few days. A new storm appears "in of the debenture The general rate, he continued, ; 14.83 mills in 1947 to has been kept down to 20.38 mills s ln 1948, is attributed an increase of 1.34 mills over Alderman Black said, to 1947 bv "budgeting for rigid pose of the meeting, Mr. Gulland introduced Mayor Arnold. Paying tribute to Peter Lien, Mayor Arnold recalled how through his courage and convictions he had managed to keep the band going during the made to Mrs. Lien. destroyers built at Halifax for the Royal Canadian Navy, will sail from Halifax May 19 for her future operational base at Esqul-malt, it was announced today at Naval Service Headquarters. and 9, Storage. Good Partner, ,42,000, 15.60, 14.50 and 9, Storage. Passing Cloud, 42,000, 15, 14.60 and 9, Pacific. economv In the operation oi to be forming about 900 miles Aumaque 16 Beattie 75 Bevcourt 36 Bobjo ' I3 Buffalo Canadian 09 V2 Consol. Smelters 110.00 Conwest I-03 Donalda 73 Eldona 99 Elder 50 Giant Yellowknife 4.55 every city department. loff tne coast o Vancouver Is The destroyer's ports of call f'Perly on which local li't'nt rates are levied, fivaiely owned. I interest, requiremenU J fauced through can- 1)1 certain hmitis. issnerf This mill rate aiso is ouacu land tWs morning and rain on an increase in garbage and . . read t0 the coastal most difficult periods of its history. "I am sure," she declared, Dollina II, 63,000, 15.60, 14.50 and 9, Atlin. will include Guantanamo, Cuba; Montego Bay, Jamaica; the Can night-soil collection raies aim areas tomorrow. SACRIFICE EUROPE AID MONTREAL Wi Trade Minister C D. Howe today said that Canada's participation in th: Vclma Ci 25,000, 15.50, 14.50 "that Peter Lien has done more than any other one man to encourage the development of good 4f pu al Zone; Acapulco and Manzan-lllo, Mexico, and San Pedro, California. She is due to arrive at Forecast Prince Rupert, Queen Charlottes and North Coast-Variable rposes. The reduc- A, and 9, Storage. Motkoff, 12,000, 15.40, 14.30 and 9.10, Storage., ' Kaion, 22,00, Co-op. cloudiness and scattered showers anticipates a probable return of $20,000 from the provincial sales 1 "It must be implied," he 'told council, "that the overall Increase of five mills from 1917 bringing the total for this year to 55 mills has been occasioned hppfiniinc overcast (luring the Esquimalt June 29. Carrying -a nucleus of key R. C.N. personnel, Athabaskan will music in this city." She said she felt that under the sponsorship of he Shrine Club the band would have the ''s rale, however is off-'''easr-s in the rates for B'leral purposes, 'lool rate, over which has no control, is in- Parma, 40,000, Co-op. Gibson', 14,000, Co-op. Covenant, 45,000, Co-op. Waterfall, 3500, 15.50, 14.50 and 9, Storage. European Recovery Program will involve sacrifices on the part of both the public and producers, including restrictions on food consumption. He told the Montreal Rotary Club that Canadians will be sense of security It needs. itu3 last ' year to w Mr. Lien expressed his thanks ilM9 . in large part Dy increase afternoon. Intermittent rain tonight and Wednesday morninp. Scattered showers Wednesday afternoon. Winds light, increasing to southeasterly (20 m.p.h ) tonight. Little change in tem-nprnturn. Lows tonight and iriimi costs ana to a icmci uv6. , for the exceptional gift anfrwent on to say that it was true that hitrher nrlces of materials. he had constantly worked to "I would stress that the bud Ulllg year bejng smaUer f Pitied over from 1940 get has been closely figured. The highs Wednesday At Port Hardy 45 and 50, Massett 45 and 50. Prince Rupert 40 and 53. utmost care must be excrciheu hv pach committee and the "c "'at it is uiu Ken- God's Lake 68 Hardrock . -17 Harricana 09 Heva -I3 Hosco 31 Jacknife 05 Joliet Quebec 32 Lake Rowan 10 Vi Lapaska 05 Vz Little L. Loac I3 Lynx 08 Madsen R. Lake 2.65 McKenzie R. Lake 40 Vi McLeod Cockshutt 105 Moneta 35!,2 Negus 2-47 Noranda 49.50 Louvlcourt 63 Pickle Crow 2.06 Regcottrt 04 Vz San Antonio 3.85 Senator Rouyn 44 Sherrit Gordon 2.70 Steep Rock 2.10 Sturgeon River 17 Silver Miller 30 10,1 of this council thnt. ii-ori nf ripnartments to assure draw the remainder of her cruise complement from the naval reserve including members of the University Naval Training Divisions. Approximately 10 officers and 40 men from naval divisions across Canada and 43 U.N.T.D. officer candidates will get ln six solid weeks of shipboard training on the trip from Halifax to Esquimau. Commissioned January 20 under the command of Commander J. S. Davis, R.C.N., of Oak-ville, Ontario, Athabaskan has been carrying out trials and completing her fitting out at Halifax. At the west coast she will join 0o lul Board has iorf u'iu.i. a inpnr a deficit called upon to give up some of the "goods which they might otherwise have enjoyed." Producers must adjust their pattern of output to meet the exigencies of a. rapidly changing world. Regarding the type of goods, he said that Europe will not be a dumping ground for any less essential surpluses which de FOR SALE Electric oven, $25.00. Can be seen at Rupert Radio & Electric. (H2) encourage good music wherever and whenever the opportunity arose. Outlining the history of the band from the time he gathered the remnants of the Machine Gun Reserve Unit band together, until now, he said getting new members and the finances had formed major problems. He said he felt some regret at seeing the name Civic ! try economy and that in this year's operation." pnates are fully war- I The tax rate is levied on 100 I Alderman Black de-' percent of land values and 50 i 'percent of Improvements. Seeks Reasonable Policy Between U.S. and Russia WASHINGTON ft President Truman said today that an American bid to Molotov for a decent and reasonable relationship between the two countries represented no new departure in American policy. He said it was "his purpose to make unmistakeably clear that the United States has no hostile or aggressive designs with respect to the Soviets. 4 velop Some of the traditional mar- Band disappear but he and the JERUSALEM OPEN CITY GENEVA 0i Jerusalem will be declared an open city tomorrow or Thursday unless unforseen circumstances intervene, the International Red Cross reported today. other members were happy to , kets for certalu of our basic have the sponsorship of the : commodities may suffer and we ATlKNTIONAL MEMUEKS CANADIAN LEGION Your attendance Is urgently requested at the Regu-r Monthly Meeting, Wed. 12 May at 8 p.m. when aiding pians will be up for final discussion. (112) her sister-ship, H.M.C.S. Cayu must be prepared to make re- Shrine Club. ga, which arrived at Esquimau Mr. Gulland acknowledged the I adjustments with Moscow." March 23 from Halifax. j