PRON VCIAL W A p v PROVINCIAL 113 ORME VICTORIA, B. C. DRUGS oof DAILY DELIVERY r- I NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER ' ' a n e B V LAD) Published at Canada's Most Strategic Pacific Port "Prince Rupert, the Key to the Great Northwest" Phone 81 mn DISPATCHED ' VOL. XLI, No. 123 PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., MONDAY, MAY 26. 1952 PRICE FIVE CENTS MP Constable Dies So saved III Ms S)I7(5 yin ling Murder Charge i & I n o mimi IF 24-Year-Old Girl Shot mm M IBB UDSDODDTl I'TOKIA (CP) A 42-year-old Royal Cana-'iminU'd Police constable, facing a charge of j in the slaying of a 24-year-old girl in sub- Kanawaka Total Lo ff T?aanich, died bunday in .hospital trom a sell- f inflicted wound. Barbara Hudson was shot and killed Saturday as she sat in an automobile In front of her c Not Hailed To Fishermen's Co-op Six men were rescued when one of the biggest and best-known fish packers which has been working out of Prince Rupert and northern waters for 15 years sank Saturday night three hours out of Van- HERBERT ANSCOMB, leader of the Progressive Conserva-" tive party in B.C. arrived here ; by CPA plane at noon today Mr. Anscomb speaks tonight at the Civic Centre. wnpour fought a losing battle rilln clouds on Satur-ihf annual May Day home. Gilbert C. Kirkpatrick, RCMP constable who was on sick leave, was taken from the car suffering from a bullet, wound in the head. Police said he would have ; I ;. I it ?j . ,u I Jj -. lv- h b,k place regardless i.sol citizens lined 3rd been charged with murder had $',iiiirtay to .see Queen j he lived. fi N''ls"ti borne through Kirkpatrick died in the oper- me ivinsmen aung room oi a victoria nos- i allot bnam iiiv corated float. ir wrrp her four prln- radiating splendor. ! icpii and her escorts umbrellas as th? rain pital without regaining consciousness. He was married and father of two children. Motive for the shooting is not known. One report to police said couple had been arguing in the couver. The 76-foot Kanawaka, Prince Rupert Fishermen's Co-operative Association packer, was struck In the stern in a collision with Union Steamships vessel Capl-lano and sank Immediately in deep water. No one was Injured. The Capilano put a boat over the side in jig time to rescue the six . crew members, Including Captain Tom Dalzel. The crew took to their own Peace Contract Completed To Free Germans BONN (CP) A peace contract giving West Germany enough freedom to enter an armed alliance with the West was completed Sunday. Last minute French objections were overcome after long hours of negotiation. Contract is to be signed today by th big three foreign ministers and Chancellor Kon-rad Adenauer. car. j Six other British Columbians' the sky from noon ! !rm I noon. I lie sun won a ; Ih trip rain. Then a! Lwnpour drenched the ! Two Dead in Tank-Barge Collision WILMINGTON, Del. (CP) A tanker loaded with crude oil and a gasoline laden barge collided in . the driving rain in Delaware River 15 miles south of here last night. Both exploded ln flames. Two men were reported dead, six missing and one Injured crew member suffering from shock. died In Uie holiday week-end in accidents, five by drowning. lifeboat which capsized in the jnial parade was sched- ! Live the Court House i ciioppy sea, according to tele phne reports to The Daily News. ' p'- offlclals de-!Ti I Other members of the crew start until Hi 30, but J, UC all of them taken to Vancouver Sl'RVIVEft CRASH When a dlesel locomotive pulling 67 boxcars smashed into a caboose drawn by "a steam locomotive M. J. Kennedy of Belleville, Ont, iding in the caboose, suffered" severe head Injuries but survived. The caboose was smashed to matchwood. The accident occurred a few miles east of Toronto. Four other Belleville men also were injured. Austin Malum, Canadian National Railways terminal superintendent, blamed an open switch on the main line for the crash: (CP PHOTO) urns came. where they were given clothes and hotel rooms are Engineer hpers of the hundreds 'Urtr ears to keep dry, j ' moved slowly along! on and up to Roose-where ' it disbanded Jimmy Ross; Stan Peachey, second engineer, and H. Mell- By Drowning In Sunnyside Slough There were 39 survivors from the collision between 10,441-ton tank Michael and the 1,162- holm, O. Kolfer and K. Nerheim, deck hands. Co-op officials said the Kana ton barge, A. C. Dodge. Ncw Beacon in Hecate Straits But on the very day ihis historic document was completed, Russians made their third demand in three months for a four-power conference to frame a peace treaty for a united and "completely sovereign" Germany. The West German pact a -men Jim Bond an-iiiat the sports program ! ir the atternoon was Two-year-old Oarry Mason Hours after the collision near waka was returning to Prince Young Soldier Wins Medal For Bravery OTTAWA Oi Cpl. Dephls Cor- Rupert after unloading her holds I h Intends to hold their of halibut in Vancouver. Reedy Island, orange flames and thick black smoke covered the surface of the water and filled the sky over a half-mile area. The Department of Transport Manager N. A. Beketov, advises all mariners that a new beacon drowned Sunday in the Skeenai slough at Sunnyside. j Youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. i David Mason, the child is be Collision happened at 11:30 next Thursday after- partial peace treaty for only p.m. Saturday with one of the deckhands at the helm. Others' has been established In Bell mier. 21-year-old member of the Passage, Hecate Straights, on the Royal 22nd Regiment, has been part of the former enemy reich will not be published until northern Islet of Archibald Is-' awarded the Military Medal for were asleep in their bunks. A huge hole was torn in the starboard stern and the packer Reds Still Rule sank immediately. All belong after the signing ceremony. It will end occupation, grant federal republic near sovereignty and., combined, with the six-country treaty will create lands group. - , j"an act of outstanding bravery The beacon shows a group 1 and leadership" during an action flashing white light bearing Bp-lMarch 24 last ln Korea, army nroximatelv southeast . 2. Horn ! headqyarters announoed. -- - lieved to have fallrn into the water after he and his three brothers and sister ran to the wharf to greet their father. Mr. Mason had been at Miller Bay in the afternoon and returned about 5 30 p.m. Dr. L. M. Greene of Prince ings, of the crew were lost. ,. Koje Prison " - The packer is considered a Isr Vri "J Si But terworth Rock 'buoy and is total loss of more than $50,000, but would take $100,000 to re Says Commander visible from all points of ap- 1. T3 .. ...... I n ka la a million-man European army with 400,000 Germans. It will bind 48,000,000 Germans west of iron curtain to place it today, said a Co-op Rupert rushed to the scene with ' fihort.,v. will rlve full nar- KOJE ISLAND (CP) Commu spokesman. No salvage will be attempted. nist prisoners of war are forc Jack Ewart. an ambulance at- ncvJ tCU, f tne ald. tendant, and worked over the a free Europe,-. FLOATS til lour political parties f the June 12 provincial jnnmmcpd their Inten-fiiTitig cars In the par-y twn-ipml--the .vertable bearing Pro-jCmservative candidate JJ Ue and the auto urg- i rs to return Liberal jjt.ie. by the Bx)lh Mem-sand ?"wd red blazers. They I thv parade were two Ji'iTttes. snappy In their ii ts and red blazers. p ullowed by the Booth 4 High School band, ilillowed the retiring infirm dressed in col-'imes, decorated blcy- The Kanawaka, a former rum The pact is not effective un ing deadly weapons in their barbed-wire enclosures but runner on both Canadian coasts, til ratified and it faces parlia was purchased by North Island Brigadier-General Haydon L. mentary battles, especially in Trollers Co-op ln 1937 and has Boatner said today the time has Bonn and Paris, where strong boy for two hours without success. j Prince Rupert's newly-acquir-j ed recuscitator, which arrived here from Vancouver only last week, was used for the first! time. j passed when they could have pioneered the co-operative fish political groups oppose It. captured the Island. ing business ln the Prince Rupert area. The United Nations guard She was equipped to pack forces now control prisoners -WEATHER- ' Forecast North Coast Region Cloudy today and Tuesday. Little change in, temperature. Winds light, increasing to southeast IS this afternoon. Lows tonight and highs tomorrow At Port Hardy, 45 and 58; Sandspit, 40 and 55; Prince Rupert, 45 and 55. Cpl. Cormier Is now on leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Cormier, ln Athonville, N.B., after completing a year of service in Korea. The citation said he was commanding a six-man rear section of a fighting patrol at night when It was ambushed by seven Chinese soldiers. Three of his men were wounded by small arms fire and grenade fragments and "fierce hand to hand fighting ensued" in the darkness. Cpl. Cormier pulled an enemy soldier off a wounded Canadian whom the Chinese were attempting to capture or kill. The corporal killed two enemy soldiers and "undoubtedly saved two of his own men who were wounded from falling into enemy hands." Cpl. Cormier fired "with great coolness and accuracy" and "as a result of his action the enemy were dispersed." He then moved 135,000 iced salmon, her major outside the Island's 17 com Season's Largest Halibut Catch duty for past 15 years. DECORATED Cpl. Delphis Cormier, 21. of Atholville, N.B., has been awarded the Military Medal for an act of outstanding bravery and leadership ln Korea. A member of the Royal 22nd Regiment, who since has returned to Canada on rotation leave, Cpl. Cormier killed two Chinese soldiers when their patrol ran into an ambush and saved three of his comrades who were wounded. (CP from National Defence) Some well-known fishing ves pounds, the new camp commander told newly-arrived Canadian and British troops. sel skippers have operated her Mrs. Mason said" she had seen the little boy around 5 p.m. and although he was not allowed to play on the wharf or near the water without some of the other children or herself in attendance, he is believed to have fol He also said: "But inside the compounds during those years, Including most recent Irling Petersen, who turned over his command to Landed Here Heaviest load of halibut to be 4'tllP Bciv Rcou1s. it Interest to the chll- is the appearance of Supprt's snappy fire truck l'h youngsters, Saturday. f ( first prize for the was Overwaitea. The 1'inned lrom page 2) 80,000 North Korean and Chinese captives, the die-hard landed here this season by a Capt. Dalzel this year; Harold Marshall and FTed Walters, first skipper. Communists still rule." lowed the older children. j His body was found lying face j down In the inuii by Frank Russ. The bodv was brought tu i Each compound holds from 5000 to 6000 prisoners. But with The Co-op spokesman said we intend to purchase or build a gressiveness the firm base position was held, permitting the TIDES Tuesday, May 27, 1952 (Pacific Standard Time) llic,h 3:03 19.9 feet 16:12 17.5 feet Low 9:44 3.4 feet ' 21:44 9 0 feet suitable ship immediately to re in two weeks the Reds will be divided Into groups of 500 ln new, smaller compounds. In sev main body of his patrol to with his wounded into the centre of a ' draw without incident," the cltar Prince Rupert where an inquiry was held this morning. Funeral services will be held here Wednesday. atlierland waterfalls In wmcl have a total drop IM, one of the tallest lfl. place the Kanawaka." The Co-op operates two other packers, the Ogden and Azurite. A third sank tion said. "... His actions were firm base position and organized the remainder in an all-round eral riots, prisoners used ax handles, clubs, spears, barbed wire and other weapons. in 1947 on Hammer Rocks, near an inspiration to the men of his section and platoon and an example of bold leadership." single boat 85,000 pounds was sold-- to Atlin Fisheries this morning. The boat, the Sea Ranger, came in from the Seward fishing grounds in area 3. Another boat, the Aleutian Queen,' also came in from the same area, landed 83,000 pounds. All told 1,182,000 pounds of halibut were landed here today. The exchange bought 618.000 pounds, 172,000 pounds were sold . to the fishermen's co-op, and 392,000 pounds were brought In from camps. , ,' Here are today's sale on the defence. ' t "Dire to his coolness and ag Triple Island. Some camp authorities said the prisoners of war now have lonecring pistols and rifles seized In riots.! or bought rrom civilians. It Is also suspected prisoners U.S. Telegraph Strike Ends have stocks of gasoline useful Political Brass Lined up For Union Leaders Ousted, Charged With Communism $6 Million Budget To Expand Power By Commission VICTORIA t B.C. Power for making fire bombs. Red-inspired riots have cost 102 lives, including the life of one U.S. guard. WASHINGTON (CP) StrJ king viest Campaign Week in Rupert Western Union workers Sunday ratified a new wage settlement MONTREAL '(! ynitei Textile Workers of America (AFLt to Commission has estimated its re- Its nlatform before electors. It's exchange: American Estep, 42,000, 18, 15. 12, Pacific; Urania, 46,000, 17.7, 15, 12. Atlin; Zenith, 60,000, 18, 15, 12. B.C. Packers; Discovery, 9,000, 18.1, 15, 12, Pacific. I Canadian Thev are the places where RIC SANDERSON loyal party members do the hard day announced dismissal of Its entire Canadian, staff of 10 men t'Coluinbl a's leading po- Rp'ade work in winning elections. Working out. oi xnese emu, and two women. The staff included Kent Row now up to the candidates to win quiremenu iui capital mims iui support. 1952-53 at nearly $6,000,000 to Jack McRae, member of the complete work already in pro-last legislature for Prince Rupert, I gress. In addition, nearly $3,-h. seeking re-election as a Liberal 000,000 will be required for capi-and George Hills is the C.C.F.i tal construction to be Instituted fakprs and leaders of I major parties seeking P 111 the -Tinio 19 nrn- Sea Ranger, 85,000, 18.5, 15, 12, Atlin; Aleutian Queen, 83,- ley, Canadian director and Ma- supporters will be busy for the next two weeks arranging schedules for meetings, lining up speakers, checking the voters 'delaine Parent, secretary-treas this year. urer. Both are of Montreal and 000, 18.5. 15, 12, BC. Packers; Kenn Falls, 24,000, 18.7. 15, 12.5, Booth; B.C. Lady, 36.000, 18.7, standard bearer. Mr. Hills returned last Friday from a tour of native villages. controlled 15.000 UTWA mem bers In Canada. and the 52-day-old strike will end Monday. Adolph Brungs, head of the Western Union division. Commercial Telegraphers Union (AFL), said the vote was 8685 for acceptance of new agreement and 5468 for rejection. Telegraph workers voted during the week-end on whether to approve or reject the strike settlement negotiated by CTU and the Western Union Telegraph Company. Agreement calls for pay raises or reduction of working hours. It was hinged to government permission for Western Union to raise its rates. The union agreed to support the company plea before Federal Communications Canadians 'Welcomed' On Koje Island KOJE ISLAND, Korea Communist prisoners, shouting, singing and waving defiant banners and red flags from behind barbed wire stockades, gave an unruly greeting to about 500 Canadian and British troops on their arrival here Sunday. Red flags were flying again from at least IS of 17 prison stockades. They had been hauled down briefly Saturday. 15, 12.5. Bacon; Good Partner, list, answering teiepnones, lining up transportation for election day and many other things necessary to get out the vot e. Action was taken following charges of Communism, and Throughout the province, 212 60,000, 18.7, 15, 12, B.C. Packers; Unimak, 65,000, 18.8, 15, 12, Lloyd Klenert, the union's gen candidates are seeking the 48 seats ln the House. A total of A spokesman said the largest single item is the $4,290,000 to complete expansion of the John Hart power development on Campbell river. Other provisions in the generation field include those for new diesel engines for Quesnel and Terrace, and new power plants at Fort St. James and Queen Charlotte City. eral secretary-treasurer, said the charges were "well-founded. Royal; Lois N, 52,000, 18.7, 15, 12.5, Royal; Fisher Lassie, 58,-000, 18.7, 15, 12.5, Bacon. Sold to the Co-op: North Cap, 14.000; Oslo, 32,000; Morris H. 20,000; C. Spear, 16,000; Viking, 25,000; Four Forty, 18,000; Zenith II, 15,000; Augusta, 32,000. In Prince Rupert, there are 6,088 registered voters and the total in the entire electoral district is 9,077. Victory ln the coining election depends on two things: How the candidates talk and act; and how efficiently the party workers organize the vote. ''ctinn will speak In lert this week. the parade of "top f'TiiiPr finance minister fAiiscomb, Progressive ?'ve Tarty leader, who I "if Civic Centre to-JJippoit of Tom Christie. fSflay. Harold Winch, if most outspoken crlt-f BC. Legislature for t1'' years, winds up his ,f"ii' of the province ' on Saturday, Premier ' toss i Johnson will ad- In the civic Centre, jr Rpv. e. O. Hansell, 'lirector of the newly-f 'Mal Credit Party in comp here is still ln fl Art, Murray, the Pidard-bearer in this s n he doesn't come 793,428 persons are elegible to vote, 144,409 more than in the 1949 general election. . Two plebiscites also will be before electors, one on the liquor question, the other asking citizens if they favor daylight saving time. , Throughout Prince Rupert, Prisoners Riot In Idaho Pen Veronica Files The company of red-bereted soldiers of Royal Canadian Regiment were the first ashore to strengthen the Allied hand on Commission for a rate boost. Requested increase may be about 10 per cent, union officials said they understood. BOISE, Idaho R A six-hour So far, the political front has been very quiet. With the exception of several radio addresses, the Liberal party is the only one that has held a meeting. Last Wednesday, Attorney-General Gordon Wismer spoke to an estimated 200 persons in the Civic Centre. Famed Writer Dead at 59 Divorce Suit LOS ANGELES (API Veronica Lake, who won movie fame by combing her blonde hair over one eye, filed suit for divorce yesterday from Andre Detoth, film director. Her complaint charged grievous mental and physical anguish, without detailed specifications. They were married In 1944 and separated in 1950, she says. She asks custody of three children. Perow Road Work Begins Special to The Daily News PEROW Work gangs at the rock cut here are expected to begin blasting operations today. The men began working at the cut last week. A washout was reported during the week at the bridge near the school and temporary repairs were made. this strike-ridden Island. Communists spotted them as Canadians, loaded Into eight trucks. As the trucks rumbled by, the Reds crowded close to their barbed wire enclosure, broke out their Comntunist flags and began to sing and shout. Canadian and British soldiers arrived with full battle packs, machlna-guns and there will be dozens of persons taking a small but Important part, in true election. They will be watched and talked about. . Liberal campaign headquarters here have been set up in a little shop next to the Royal Bank of Canada. Mrs. J. McKay Is in charge. Telephone 657. Progressive Conservatives are at 504 Third Avenue. Phone 270 or Red 595. (Continued on page 4.) Alberta MLA will uprising in Idaho state penitentiary was quelled Saturday when tear gas was used to rout 300 angry convicts. Before the riot was controlled, convicts set fire to two penitentiary buildings, broke out numerous windows, flooded the recreation hall and smashed furniture, causing several thousand dollars damage. v With official nominations now NEW YORK Fulton Oursler, 59, author of "The Greatest Story Ever Told," a book based on the Bible, and former newspaperman committee rooms filed and the camoaign in lull Iks of Political activity swing, voters will be given a variety nf t.hinas to think about. ppn established by and magazine editor, died Satur day. Each party has already placed