viNCfAL LIPPATMY WORROW'S Doily I WKt- -TIDES ,)U)i,y, April 20. IM3 1(.,fr standard Time feet ,2 01 17 8 feet 5:5(1 5 9 fort 17 58 8 feet NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER Published or Canoda's Most Strategic Pacific Port "Prince Rupert, the Key to the Great Northwest" VOL. XUI. No. 97 PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 1953 , rEN CENTS (Including comic section) Phone 81 X I "n'l-l on IPiraaii n 7D o p nn "'- 'f; J il mtm Mm tv n mi . j. .. , . , ' As CZX-i . v zt '-!. HjM1 Eisenhowers Speech Answered by Pravda White House Says Decision May Settle Cold War Problems By The Canadian Pre MOSCOW. The official newspaper of the Communist party declared today that Russia is ready to enter into "business-like" discussions with the West to end the great world controversies, but made it clear the Soviet Union is not retreating anywhere! along the line of foreign policy. The Russian leply leply to to Presl- dent Eisenhower's April 16 for Listed as Prisoners Rail Union I WW It OF Tilt 15 CANADIAN SOLDIERS listed by L. Cpl. Paul Duyal of Quebec city ! . A tM ' -'W vj v. V ' - ; elgn policy speech was spread across the entire front page of Pravda in an editorial. TONE KHAKP The whole tone of the Pravda reply was sharp and argumentative, but it was not vituperative or belligerent. It declared: 'The Soviet government will welcome any step of the American government or any other government if it Is directed at friendly settlement of difficult Chief Scores Pact Failure OTTAWA 0 The Canadian chief of Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen has accused the railways of "welshing" and "stall t prlmer of war in Korea. Left to right: (top row Pte. Ronald Bruce Watson. Toronto; rph Terrence Ailaln, Kexton. N B.; Pte. Arthur Baker. Montreal; U Cpl. William Bell, i Pte J Armand Francois BellefeuHle, Hull, Que ; i-serond row Pte. James William ii, Hamilton; Pte. Kenneth Herbert Da we. Grand Bend, Out.; Pte. Robert Thoma Oueiph, Out ; Pte. Eugene Joseph Field ;, Windsor; L. Cpl. John Frederick Jollymore, i ib-jitdin rowi Pte. Elmer James McInnU. Cape Breton. N8.; L. Cpl. Gerald Allan iey. M lua, Man.; Pte. Donald Francis O son, Ridgetown, Ont; and Pie. Thomas Edward 11, lunulas, Ont. WEARING COLORFl'L COSTUMES cf their an:estral land, these young Japanese-Canadians were on hand to welcome Crown Prince Akihito of Japan to Montreal. Prince Akihito has been tcuiring across Canada on his way to the Coronation. i. ,...'?'..-' f e " r questions." and added: ! "The Soviet people Invariably supported all steps directed to nflicting Stories Told by ing" In implementing a wage agreement reached In February under the threat of a rail crippling strike. But A. J. Kelly, boss of the 22.-000-member union, said no strike Leader Appeals to Doukhobors To End 'Stupid Game of Fires leased Korea War Prisoners ward concluding a just truce in Korea." The editorial held out Korea as a No. 1 example of deeds, not words, in favor of peace. FIRST LTEP In Washington, the White House said Russia's new peace statement may be "first step was contemplated while the complaints were under arbitration. , Kelly said he looks for a decision in the next few days from the arbitrator, Mr. Justice R. L. r.v Bill, boss I ties; on the other are Common-' .i, ir. , stmt writer j wealth accounts of uniformly- j iM VILLAGE, Korea decent treatment, 'fin-ting pictures have I British security regulations' VANCOUVER O: Stefan S. Sorokin. bearded spiritual leader of the fanatic Sons of Freedom other forms of violence, as they have repeatedly pledged themselves anal stated their stand in the press, but are awaiting the Sorokin's failure to give an estimate of his return he has been away five months is expected to be a severe disappointment to his followers, who recall how he was abie to block threatened outrages in 1951. n correspondent re- the SuDreme Court f. - . " Keilock of i governing the Interviewing of solution to their problem, which tniaf ena 01 tms stupld game Canadsv -aad ta booea the fi verdict will utTTJrt be favorable. home burning in the Kootenays. or the psl few day i xc l,u!if!p of prisoners toward something concrete" settling cold war problems. British und'Au.ttrallan prisoners prevent either corroborative or L too; am occupied here in Uruguay." stops out. British security officers rule out all questions approaching the aspects capturing U.S. attention. Two out of flv Australians returned Thursday were made available for Interviews and both were obviously apprehensive after being warned. They obviously spoke under duress and their testimony apparently could be, discounted. Regardless of original direc tommunisU. In a letter from Uruguay, where he is seeking a new home me band there are ac- balanced narratives compared m American prisoners (with United States reports marches and atrori-1 which are being played with all ir so, an official WJilte! The union and the railways House statement said, "the freejplaced arguments before Mr. world will continue to wait for: justice Keilock on Thursday, definite steps that must be j Major point at Issue, Mr. Kelly made if Soviet leaders are sln-jatd Is that the railways are cerely Interested in a co-opera- disputing part of the settlement tlve solution to world problems " j applying to freight-train em- for his people, Sorokin said: "If the fires occur during the night, secretly, then I can't help anybody. But if they are performed openly and in broad daylight, as it was in the past when they burned their own tions, It now Is apparent that III Treatment Reported. Commonwealth Prisoners ' ployees, and until it is settled 'are holding up retroactive pay U S. authorities are unconcerned over security precautions. Com Canada Seeks homes, then the consultative cheques for all BRT members. B.C COAST SEAMEN TO TAKE STRIKE VOTE ... VANCOUVER The AFL Seafarers' International Union wage negotiation committee announced Friday that a strike vote will be taken Immediately among 1,000 seamen in three major British. Columbia coast steamship lines. The committee Thursday rejected a majority report of the federal conciliation board recommending $30 monthly pay increase. Lines involved are Canadian Pacific, Canadian National and Union Steamships. Seamen originally asked for a $50 increase for deckhands. monwealth authorities h e Retroactive pay goes back to committee should look into the the original limit. 'CP' Commander of ; Commonwealth force ' 13 Reels Raid they would free i t I, M l) Harry Well.s. ,r. a, ,-!,,,.. o,,h ii h,.k!..h Agreement With Japan should be likewise. The correspondents received a j statement Thursday night from ; the Commonwealth authorities, which did not answer reporters'! questions concerning the scope of Interviews. April. 1, 1952. matter and legally put an end In Vancouver, BRT members to this stupid game." threatened to take strike action Referring to his efforts in over the retroactive pay issue. Uruguay to find a haven for his "We are just not going to do followers, Sorokin wrote: that until we have exhausted! ..xhe government here has every other means,-' Mr. Kelly promised give a decision re tli.it not one Com-j. c.,uth Korean Kumlav as truce I' i pr.Mim r free by the so far has told of f -cli' s or similar ill negotiations return to the neutral zone at Panmunjom for the first full-dre.su armistice talks sine last Oct. 8. OTTAWA Canada is ne- Capt. George vanner, 25. To- wnx throe davs : gotiating a new trade agreement ronton, who the Commonwealth tcntlth JPan htcn Trde Minls" within i immigration to Uruguay. Of I course, this only applies to the I peaceful tollers and not to fire-! bugs and criminals." Sorokin said he had not yet I been informed by the consulta Kitimat Shotgun Carrying Guards Patrol Against Doukhobors tive committee a government- onnnintpH Iviriv nn TVinkhnhnr NELSON, B.C. 0 Determined Mystery About Body of Man SEATTLE Cr. Washington state pairm said today the body of a man had been found near the charred wreckage of a four-englned U.S. Air Force military air freighter which crashed into in Freedom Village, was interviewed Thursday by The Canadian Press in the presence of Lieut. Dan Loomis of Ottawa, aide-de-camp to divisional com-msnder Mat. -Gen. Michael West and Second Lieut. J. Y. Oau-thier, Quebec, both of whom have seen most Commonwealth prisoners. They said that as fur as they affuirs-of a recent renewed i men- carrying shotguns, stalked outbreak of burning and dyna- through vUlagestn the Siocan l'it!i'-nl statement re- Wiiu aid from ' with repatriated t -allh prl.vincr of war t uned no knowledge of I march or of similar I m - ai, British and Com- i prisoners have told ' z be tter treatment ieKited by Ameri-'li Koreans and other !' another Mo allied 1 - including a bonus i'f Iliitniis. Americans were f rrt'd today as 's kept their promise J"' Hie exchange of sick miting In the Kootenays. His letter was made public just one day after Attorney-General Robert Bonner of British Colum a .hillside after It was aban- ( doned by Its listed crew of 10. ; Presence of the dead man, i bia announced rewards would be could see the prisoners have all been well treated within the ler nowe expects win oe mutually beneficial to both countries." The minister made the disclosure In the Commons through the House and parried opposition criticism of Canada's trading policies. Mr. Howe was questioned closely about Japan to whom Canada sold S102.000.000 worth of goods last year and took $13,-000.000 In return and about Japanese competition. He said "negotiations are proceeding for a trade agreement between Japan and Canada In an amicable and friendly manner and we have good reason to believe that an agreement will be arrived at, which will safeguard the Interests of Canadian manufacturers and at the same time will be mutually beneficial tc both countries.' paid for Information leading to valley last night, protecting their homes and businesses against 'possible violence by the Sons of Freedom Doukhobors. Fearful of continuance of terrorist raids which have destroyed 23 homes and buildings this spring. non-Doukhobor residents of the valley are taking no chances. Armed night patrols have been organized in most communities and the situation is described as tense. One shot already has beer fired. A jittery guard let go s warning blast from his shotgur when two men failed to answei his challenge. No one was hurt Chooses Reeve By The Canadian Ire&8 KITIMAT The people of Kitimat a metropolis in the making have elected their first municipal official as part of the change-over from construction camp to community. W. H. Sperks. employee of the Aluminum Company of Canada since 1951. was elected by acclamation Thursday as reeve of Kitimat municipality. Another election will be held April 30 to decide the municipal council. Nine candidates will try for six seats. Mr. Sperks, a native of Belmont, rejoined the water rights arrest and conviction of the dy namiters and arsonists. Roger D. Rondeau. 27, Boeing limits of Chinese capabilities. Airplane Company worker, could "There Is no evidence of rough not lie explulncd. Men who par- treatment, although there is achutcd said they did not know some vitamin deficiency! As far Second Rescue In 10 Days SEATTLE Two men were rescued Friday from the mountainside where two pilots died in a crash of their Seattle-bound C46 transport. It was the second miracle of the mountainside In 10 days in which survivors emerged from a wreckage. It was written in answer to . y -i t " . S ( ' t v. .-v- i - - , - -; -I - : - , .. ,4 - .. ... I . t- i " r . t-- ; ... . I t - ; L ' . I r , , i - '' '' i a telegram "Informing me of the he wus on craft. captives beyond Ji.ciecl rapidly-increasing burnings and us death marches arc concerned, we must remember the Chinese move all their own troops on foot." asking of me a message for the people, and of my return . . ." He added: "My people, the Such is the divergence of ac FOOTBALL INTRY count that one U.S. censor even Reformed Doukhobors, will not participate in any burnings and Uild The Canadian Press that the Chinese accorded different treatment to Commonwealth prisoners compared with the ' isii M AOl K 1'iWslnn I J. Charlton branch of the provincial government after serving with the Division 11 Birmingham City i. Everton 2 liury 2, Nottingham Forest 0 Fulham 1. Sheffield UniU-d 2. Leeds United 1, Doncaster Americans. Yet six British -pris Ath- Civic Centre Hobby Show Features Many Outstanding Handicraft items oners riime weonesouy irum Camp No. 1 at Chongsong, Rovers 1. ' i'v I. Aston Villa 3. '! 2. Chelsea 0. '"" City 5, Bluck- where 800 American and eoo Commonwealth men are housed, -WEATHER- A large low pressure area to the west is spreading moist air over the province. In coastal regions the present showery weather will continue over the weekend. Gale snow blowing in exposed north coastal waters will subside gradually during the and said all were treated alike. Leicester City 3. Lincoln C. 2. Luton Town 0, Brentford 1. Notts County 2, Hull City 0. Plymouth Argylc 3, Swansea P,!"!;li 5, Manchester The Civic. Centre Hobby Show t drawn to the copper work dis- play, a large hooked wool rug. When a British security officer said he was responsible for the security enforced on all Commonwealth prisoners' con 1s proving so successful that it will be held over for another Town 2. 2, Bolton " LlHted 3 Rotherhum United 0, Hud- RCAF In tho-Second World War. He was transferred to Kam-loops, as assistant district engineer and in 1947 left the government service to become city engineer there. BASEBALL SCORES American Philadelphia 7, Boston 2; Detroit 1, Cleveland 4 Washington 1, New York 4; Chicago 3, St. Louis 0. National Pittsburgh 3. Philadelphia 5; New York 4. Brooklyn 12; Cin day. dersfleld Town 0. sternation was caused by this North End 2, Ar- day. Cloud is spreading slowly eastward across the interior and a few showers are possible in the western part tonight. With the Increased cloud cover temperatures tonight will not be f Wednesday 4, Sund- j'y 1. Derby County 2 Hotspurs 3, Wol-Wanderers 2. . B'oiuwlch 2, Ports- quite as cold as those last night. cinnati at Milwaukee, St. Louis handicrafts, illustrating meth ods. Mr. Miles, who is enthusiast!' with the number of entries u the display hopes this year , event is the forerunner of "big ger and better shows." Display takes up space in boU the Civic Centre gym and auditorium. "While this is the best displa; of hobby work we have had here there are many more artists ir tills are whose work would bt most interesting to see.. "Publicity of this show should attract even more entries next year," said Mr.,Miles. The Civic Centre handicraft class students helped to arranga the display and will assist in serving refreshments Sunday, both In the afternoon and in the evening. a ship's model, a leather handbag and Intricate fretwork furniture. Ornate items include kneeling pads for church-goers, intricately designed; dolls' clothes, totem pole carving and cushion covers. Group displays have been entered by Booth Memorial High School Industrial arts class, other school groups. Miller Bay Hospital and a leather work display Is expected from Vancouver. The show is open continuously today from 2:30 p.m. in the afternoon and after 9 p.m. Sunday when coffee will be served, and all afternoon and evening on Monday. Special feature la the showing of movies on various types of at Chicago, postponed. Western International Lewiston 5, Vancouver 4; Ed The show, which opened Friday afternoon, will now continue until Monuay night, announced Rowland Miles, crafts Instructor, in charge of the display. This year's display, open to all hobbyists whether or not members of the Civic Centre craft classes. Is the biggest such, display ever staged here. There are many magnificent works of art included in. the hundreds of Items on display, outstanding among which, axe articles made of leather, pictures of copper foil, woodwork of all kinds, machining, embroidery, knitting. Special attention has been Southampton 6, Blackburn Rovers I. West Ham United 3, Barns-ley 1. SCOTTISH (TP FINALS Aberdeen 1. Rangers I. SCOTTISH LEAGUE Division A Hibernian 7. Third Lanark 1. Partlck Thistle 3, Airdrieon-luns 2. St. Mlrren 3, Ralth Rovers 2. Scottish Non-League Ayr United 3, Celtic 1. Cowdenbeath 1, Dumferllne Athletic 1. Falkirk 0. East Stirling 1. Montrose 3, Arbroath 0. Hamilton Academicals 1, Motherwell 0. correspondent's rejoinder that Ottawa instructed that all correspondents have the same access to Canadian prisoners as to U.S. prisoners If medically able to be interviewed. The value of evidence to come from a Canadian who was to be handed over Friday will be governed by a briefing administered in a tent before the Interview. If the Interview Is like .Thursday's with the Australians, who sought appfoval before answering the most Innocuous questions, there may be little Information despite Ottawa's policy. This dispatch, was written before Friday's exchange. Forecast Gale warning continued. Intermittent rain today, cloudy with a few showers Sunday. Little change In temperature. iime Over fi! 1... monton 5. Tri-City 4; Spokane 4, Victoria 5: Yakima 12, We-natchee 6: Calgary 5-6, Salem r J"y-mHkern ulll nnt 4-5. Pacific Coast I '"night but Daylight which goes into Winds In exposed locations southeast 30 this morning becoming southerly 20 this afternoon. Low tonight and high Sunday at Port Hardy 44 and 55; Sandsplt and Prince Rupert 42 and 53. San Francisco 8, Los Angeles 8; San Diego 3, Seattle 11; Hollywood 18, Oakland 5; Sac bm1ay Instead - - -ni cut out one ramento 1-3; Portland 2-4 l" the morning. I