PRO' VCIAL PR3VI;:al II2SA3T BORROWS 113 LTIDE5- VICTORIA, 3. c. A)"' I 13. 1953 c g.nrtaid Time 23 2 feet 1 y. Daily VDelivery l I , ; ,m - - r t - V ' 1 .. ' 1. r 1 " f . i ; , ' 14 4,) i3 I iri-i "(j j: 0 feet 20 3D 5 1 feet , NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER Published ot Canada's Most Strategic Pacific Port "Prince Rupert, the Key to V0L- XLII. No 87 PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1953 t the Great Northwest" PRICE FIVE CENTS Phom e8l V IPesig : fee Seeks ri ft fa Move Wouid Reduce --4..- It ... -: r -4 I v k High Freight Rates By LARRY ST AN WOOD A shipping outlet here for the bulk of Peace River resources and industrial activity which w ould increase Prince Rupert's population to 100,000 or more in the near future was forecast here by the national president of the Canadian Junior Chamber 1 1 vri ... Nat. ., HIT 1 " l-. ,A- CP Awaiting Grain KR4KU ISLET with their departure dale uncertain arc these 011 cargoes of grain tied up as a result of the grain elevator ships are tied up. Bill Murray Candidate for Rupert FRANCIS DIPIIS OF CHATHAM, ONT, knows he 1U die soon. At 10, he weighs only 30 pounds. For the last 18 months he has suffered from leukemia and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arsene Dupuis are praying he may still be alive for his birthday May 3. His twin brother Felix (right) is well in every respect. Booth iw hool and graduated ' 'roln King Edward hiRh school ' in ivsj . After working Tor a short Ume ' in a fish olant. he lolned the Selected going overseas with the ship In isn3. ., . . . , ., " m u,e "ormany . invasion, June o. l!H4 and later In the attack on southern France and other attacks off Greece and Salonika. In April, 1045, he was drafu-d lo HMCS Nlobe and in June of the same year returned home. After a brief spell at HMCS Discovery as chief writer in charge of the discharge depot, he receiv ed his discharge ;ln December, 1845. Mr. Murray resumed his posi tion with the Foret Service and was there until April. 1950, when he purchased a partnership in b c. Fore.st Service hcrre in 1934, ! remaining with the department j ' in1" the outbreak of war In BCP Should Have Say In Diesel Installation City of Prince Rupert will insist that the B.C. Power Commission involve itself in a decision on whether application of the Northern B.C. Power wnen nt joini-a me Koyal; Canadian Navy I Mr Murray m-rved here and at ! illMCS Naden before being as-) to HMCS Prince Henry,! the Commercial Hotel. For the. and expansion of British indus-followine vear. he was manaeeri try. Mr. Butler reinstated tax 4 -V, V- s s , " , - .' "-Vi vU T". ' v V. .: '.. i- - f - y ' m-'v t'M . ' M " ' f -X v s t '" . ? . t .- - - ll iw' , j i t . '- :..-f- i S t J -i :' U' K K T ... ' . -I -, ... t t V- - ' j, .ft ' if , -i ' r , , . ft.- r . . - - - J. - v. 4. V" 'i - - M 2,: k'- v . . .-" 1 -r i' (... - W ... '4. - t - 1 f - 4. -.'r . , ' ' ' .' ' t.'.nf . i ... i - ' t t K Income Tax Lowered In Britain By The CitnadUn Pren LONDON. Britain handed its income taxpayers a small across-the-board cut today and reduced purchase taxes on a wide range of consumer goods. Income tax cuts amount to only sixpence (seven cents) on every pound ($2 801 of taxable income, but even so It is significant. Present basic Income tax In Britain is 45 per cent. There Is an exemption of 210 ($588 for married couples and 185 for each minor child. Chancellor of the Exchequer R. A. Butler announced that for the first time since the war Britons will be free from new taxes during this fiscal year. In his annual budget rnc.vsaKC Mr Butlor told the Commons that Britain and the sterling area have pulled themselves back from the brink of bankruptcy and now are paying their way in the world. Purchase sales tax on many household items was reduced from 33' 3 per cent of the retail prio to 25 pw tent. - - - To encourage modernization rebates for businessmen who use their profits to improve their capital assets. Sam Johnson Dies Suddenly A man who settled on the Queen Charlotte Islands in 1908 and came to Prince Rupert two years later died suddenly late yesterday. Stricken by a heart attack was Sam Johnson. 73-year-old retired grocery store proprietor who had been in ill health for several months Born at Oimli, Manitoba, Mr. Johnson rode to Winnipeg on a raft on the Red River when he was 14. He worked for the railroad for seven years, then married the former Christine Ander son and the couple headed west and homesteaded near Masset. He worked for a short time at Anyox, then returned to Prince Rupert and worked as ship wright at the drydock here for He started tne store known as Johnson's Grocery which he op- ierated for more than 20 years He sold out in 1949 to his son-uv la'. James Burns. Besides his wife, Mr. Johnson 101,8 Funeral will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. from the First '"" " j"" Undertakers ar. in charge of arrangements. Spanish Music Helps Silkworms Spaniards trick silkworms Into producing more silk by playing on castanets. Music increases the silkworms' appetite and thereby their production of silk. If you'd like to make music for your own amusement and lack an Instrument, look In The Dally News Classified ad section. That's where you'll find splendid buys In the music-maker you want. ' If you don't happen to see It, phone 748 and place a Wanted ad. e. Sffl. VT AM Will IN HI !.,(" ''" Z take .'..lie Aix ut a dozen el Owner a Credit Murray. M-year-t r l.'f !at night i Mi-didate for 1 ir. tin' June j :,'m ta:ard-bcarer. r. ..,tii., drt'lmed I in lin .vsure of j ,i apixiinted ! ti,,. LoiniiiatHin.'"1""1 r 'ir.iiiype (,f the Vrvirr ,'ur lii yearn --t.:.-:.K the Com- , Hl.'j of the r-trport !u!,.i'i,ifi" me ' at a a! of oriian- f 'ji.d.tiate in the I !.-;;nc we have no I ai: our ramp in a I ii.d I lik for 'i'j" ')! ionstituenry ' Bill Mi Ara. pre-!i hir.re I!uixrt ' hiw. tt also "lit ! the t-on.stitu- t'-'i t:c Mm. H. '.r.st tire-president: wortd viie-prenl-f"iW. third vlce- :' as eirctcd sec- ; is i'H-known in as Ixun in Edn. T'f h!-e as a child ! r'ti He attended Soldiers fard PI ane crippled air 22 snidii-rs and a " aboard vanished ' "r'M tne Cascade !,r' dawn today it ajs losing al- Sll'"d carrier, op-:l" Airlines Inc., of brri5'R iu mm. rs ' beattlc on a r llicht. ''lieved lo have tyti Cascade range ' hp snow was 'sht. rial search was "ited in an "te Tass. m hch Is ''U!licast of Beat. ce apanese ,l - Crown " Japan and ;"Wdian.s stood ,ul" Monday be-T & mii..,i.. , . a ,. uiiai lor I ', h"e serving vp'.c.u Van-I, le" they flew in i ... week-end 1 "ying them of Commerce. Roger Flumerfelt, addressing a luncheon in his honor at the Canadian Legion here yesterday, told Jaycees "there Is every reason to believe great things will happen here within the span of the present generation." Mr. Flumerfelt, who recently made a tour of the Peace River ! district in Alberta and B.C said northern Jaycees were "very determined" to create an outlet for their district's produce at Prince Rupert. This does not only apply to Peace River wheat, but also to its tremendous potential production of gas and oil. "The main problem that part of Canada has to overcome is high freight rates and this can only be overcome by shortening the haul." The national president of the world-wide movement of young men arrived yesterday en route to Terrace where he presented the charter to the newly-formed rmun there r " I An Insurance underwriter with headquarters In Montreal, Mr. I Flumerfelt has visited many ! western trn nrw) and- northern nnrthpm Jayee Javrw units in the past six months. Including a tour of the Yukon. "A lot of important develop ments are going to take: place in this northwest in the near future. Prince Rupert so far has been only a name on tha map to most Canadians,' but this is changing. ';j Njj f,,Hi "There are' definite1 Indica tions that industrial eyes . are focussed on this port and. when things happen today, they happen fast. "I can see this city grow to 100,000 In population or more in the not too distant future." Mr. Flumerfelt said the Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce campaign for a shorter haul railroad connection between this city and the Peace River area was "very well received" in the north. "It is a matter of straight competition you can't develop an area where there Is no rea sonable outlet for its produce. High freight rates to the east and to the south are killing this development now." He said he was confident a rail link between the Peace and this port would be realized soon. Mr. Flumerfelt was struck with the scenic grandeur of Prince Rupert and approaches on his first visit here. He wondered why there was no development of the tourist industry. At the luncheon, he was presented with a slate totem pole as a momenta of his visit. Gerry Lemlre, vice-president of Jaycees here, made the presentation after being introduced to the visitor by President Bert Jefferles. Mr. Flumerfelt was also presented to Harold Hampton, regional vice-president; O r m e Stuart, president of the Chamber of Commerce, and Mayor Harold Whalen. Pilot Lands Plane Safely SQUAMISH (CP) A veteran British Columbia pilot Monday night brought his light float plane down on a tiny field In a neatly-executed forced landing while returning from a mercy flight to Pemberton Meadows, 67 miles north of here. Pilot Jack Moul, 31, of Port Albernl, developed engine trouble 25 miles north of here, alter picking up an Injured logger. He landed Us Associated Air Taxi plane near a Pacific On at Eastern Railway telephone fcox and summoned aid. Hume Offers To Mediate Grain Strike VANCOUVER CP) Mayor Fred Hume Monday offered his services as mediator in the 57-day-old strike of 250 Vancouver and New Westminster grain handlers. "I want to make an honest to God effort toward settlement," he told reporters. Mayor Hume said he was available for the Job ot mediator immediately. There was no immediate comment from the union or operators' rcpre-senTatives. - Jaycees Get' Charter At Terrace, fipecl&l to Tbe Dully Nrws r TERRACE A new organiza tion here dedicated to the devel opment of this fast rising community ' received its official blessing last night with -the presentation of its charter. Making the presentation to the Terrace . Junior Chamber of Commerce Wat-- Roger; Flumerfelt, national president of the organization. . About 150 guests. Including members of two other Jaycee clubs, welcomed the visitor and took part In the dinner provided for the occasion. The charter was received by the executive officers of the newly-formed Jaycee unit, headed by President Lionel Houle. Others are Pat O'Hanlon, secretary; Ken Coleman, first vice- president; Ray McFadden, second vice-president; Les Lowe, treasurer, and Len Leighton and Len Dixon, directors. BRIEF SPEECHES The occasion was marked with several brief speeches of encouragement by prominent guests and featured a spirited talk by Mr. Flumerfelt on the Jaycee creed and member obligation to it Among guests who spoke weie Emit Haugland, chairman of Terrace village commissioners; Will Robinson, president of the Terrace Board of Tsade: Dick Bclchin, president of the Smith-era Junior Chamber; George McAdam, charter president of the Vernon Jaycees; Harold Hampton of Prince Rupert, regional vice-president; Bert Jef-feries, Rupert Jaycee president, and Jerry Lemlre, vice-president Formation of the Terrace group was one of the main projects of -the Rupert club in the last three, years. Inauguration ceremonies were held three weeks ago. -WEATHER- Synopsis A southwest flow of Pacific air will bring cloud and occasional light rain to the north coast today. Elsewhere sunny skies are expected by this afternoon. Forecast North Coast" Region Sunny south portion today, becoming cloudy this evening. Cloudy north portion today. Cloudy entire region Wednesday. Occasional light rain north portion today, spreading over region Wednesday. S. little milder. V.gb.1 1?id-s. Low tonight and hlgn Wednesday at Port Hardy, Sandsplt and -T-iicc Kutert, so and 53, of the Canadian Legion here and in 1951 purchased the hotel out right from Harold W. Helgerson, taking over the direction of the 30-room structure November 1. 1951. Mr. Murray was married in September. 1946, to the former Owyrath Walker and has one child, three-year-old Christina. During his younger days he played soccer for the Canadian Legion team here and won the city badminton championship prior to the war. A member of Tsimpsean Ma- ! sonic Lodge 58 for the past five years, he was among the class of more than 50 who became Shrlners at a giant initiation ceremony here last June. Division Returns To Lines SEOUL CP- The Einlith Army disclosed today the First Commonwealth Division is back In action on Korea's western front after 10 weeks in reserve and training The division was withdrawn' from thn lino anrl nut In re.srrve ; Jamwrv 31. This is the first further diesel units here electrical engineer retained by the city for a report on the local oower problem, suggested that the application for additional diesel units be approved to way lay possibility of a power short age. Council made Its power decision after the report was presented. Cost of Mr. Thomas' services of $798.64 was ordered paid. Hospital Planned At Masset Plans are under way to establish a Red Cross hospital at Masset, the Social Credit nominating convention was told here last night. A telegram from Eric Martin, minister of health and welfare, stated that "I will do everything in my power to expidite this matter," in answer to a request by the Social Credit League here for assistance for the village. W. D. McAra, league president, said that at Masset, where there are 600 natives and 300 white people living, there Is no access to hospital accept by mercy flight at considerable cost. Closest hospital at present Is at Queen Charlotte City, reach ed from Masset by a 40-mile boat trip to Port Clements and from there by taxi for another 30 miles. There is no medical aid available at Masset, a fishing centre on the north end of the Charlottes. New Feature Now Appears On Page 3 A ticw daily feature currently appearing on page 3 of The Dally News is designed to keep readers Well Informed on all the newest and most exclUng developments In industry, as well as the basis for sound purchasing. "Buying For Your Home" is written by Elenore Lester, who brings a new approach to home-making problems, using an engaging, readable style that will make the men of the family look forward to her column as much as the women. Miss Lester, experienced in the wide and varied fields of home-making, home furnishings. Interior decoration, fashion, culinary arts, women's clubs and business activities, is a recoami-ed leader in her field. Turn to page 3 and read the third article In this series. Company Limited to install should be approved. i The city has asked the B C Power Commission to become its .lippHer and "the CVmniiwdon should be as Interested as we ore whether more money Is to be spent here on diesel installations.' said Alderman Ray McLean at council meeting last night. The Commission has left it up 'o the city to make this decision "We should iasist that the Commission become Involved in this decision so that, they as well as we might be protected," iald Aid. McLean. The power company application to the Public Utilities Commission has been pending several months, following requests of postponement by the city while making Its decision on a future power supplier. Three weeks ago, city council decided to ask the Power Com--nlssion to take over by expropriation the holdings of the power company here. Following the decision, city requested the Commission to make a decision on the power company's application for further diesel installation. The Commission told the city It was In a better position to make this decision. Council approved a further extension of 30 days postponement of the PUC hearing pending an answer from the Commission. ' Meanwhile, the Commission hns advised the city that it will make an investigation of the power situation here "as soon as personnel are available," but warned the city it would take "considerable" time-M. A. Thomas, consultant Canvassers Needed Anotlicr plea for canvassers to help the Cancer -campaign to raise $3,000 in this city was Issued today by the committee hi charge. Organizations or Individuals wishing to volunteer should contact Mrs. W. Rothwell at Green 626. April is Cancer month in Canada Give generously. 8-Inch Snowfall Covers Winnipeg WINNIPEG at More than eight inches of snow has fallen on Winnipeg, heaviest fall of the year. Some melting occurred late this morning, leaving only about four to five Inches on the ground. . Brandon also received a record eight-inch fall. Many cars were stuck in Brandon streets. IIII.L Ml RltAV , unanimous choire Drill Team Turns Down Kelowna Offer Jobs Daughters of Prince Rupert were forced to turn down a second offer this year to appear at a public function after having made a commitment to attend the July S Calgary Stampede. The m-west Invitation was received from Kelowna, asking the'" champion drill team to perform at that city's 47th annual regatta. Alex Mitchell, drill master of the team, said that "we very much apprcciute the honor of having been nskrd, and arc sorry we cannot accept because of our prior commitment. . The drill team lias won three straight championships in International contests und two years ago captured three, first prizes at the Richmond. Virginia International competition of Job's Daughters across the U.S. and Canada. time in nearly two years that survived by his daughter. Mrs. Commonwealth forces were off ,J- Margaret) Burns and a half-the Oscar of Mani- battle front. brother. Paulsen, Tlio division lu made iin of onei brigade of British Infantry, one brigade of Canadian Infantry with supporting artillery, and nn. K-i.,..,!. r n.i. nriiuh anri.be at rairview cemetery- B.u. Akihito Pays Killed During War Australian infantry. Also in the I division are New Zealand artlH lery and Indian units, plus a handful of South. African liaison and staff officers. Tribute Prince, obviously confused but smiling politely, listened while company officials told how big machines, some o; Canada's largest, convert lugs to plywood. At noon, Prince Aklhlto had a private luncheon with the Japanese consul. . The 19-year-oM on of Emperor Hlrohlto boarded a train for the east In the evening. He will arrive in Toronto Friday morning. San Francisco. Ranging In age front tiny toddlers to elderly people, the crowd broke Into spontaneous shouts and waved ' Canadian and Japanese flags as the Prince stepped off the plane, grasped Mayor Fred Hume's hand then doffed his Horn-burn and waved it at the crowd. The retinue went directly to the giant MacMlllan-Bloedel sawmill and plywood plant on the city's outskirts There the