r morrows 'OR7fiES LTIDE5- yx w ir if ! vicrcnn, E. c. DRUGS .day, KcDruury 19. IM lilc sumurd Time 4 54 21 0 feel DAILY DELIVERY "' 17 35 17 2 ft NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER " 2124 , 32 7-8 5 0 'ect feet PubliihJ ot Canada's Most Strategic Pacific Port "Prince Rupert, the Key to the Great Northwest" Phone 01 j VOL. XUI, No. 41 PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1953 PRICE FIVE CENTS 7 plus Million n I0C0 Hifa Ifeoai closed " JFt I .T.v O ' mm Urn t n o uuuuuuuuv: n Jbott Tables kmic Review I , - r ...Milan Pnm i .VA. Canada Jk I the current fiscal ith a Mirpius, sev row and the i a Auto Licence Fees 1 Cut 10 Per Cent By The Caoaduo Prns VICTORIA. British Columbia's first Social Credit government plans to spend $174,882,838 in the next fiscal year about $11,000,000 less than the record amount budgeted for by the preceding Liberal government in 1912-53. I II Mni.ti-r Abbott. In ( wliii." paper tabled Hi.' Commons, vurplu-i fr the year ,,h 3! at $47,816,000. ::c p.uT l an eron- dl thr year's aclivl-piwrlcs Mr Abbott's wh Thursday night taxation policies ;ni1 : ,, , ,, , MOO Finance Minister Einar Gund- THon. bringing down the budget this afternoon, announced ,' new taxes on mining and log-I King companies which will t strike Indirectly at the Domln- ion -provincial taxation agrce-I mcnt. At the same time, motor Tti.jhl are tabulate!!, w.ih $'iM 034 000 last j record of $876,100,000 loUU of $182.3811.013 to spend In the next year. Besides current expenditure of $143,498,078. the government plans to spend $3 U 84. 760 for Mich things as roads and bridges making a total outlay of $174,-882.838 and leaving a surplus or $7,508,175 at the end or the next fiscal year. Calculated current expenditure ' for the year ending this M-.rc.h 31 Is $151,000,-000. Mr. Gunderson said that for the first time "in years," capital expenditures for roads, bridges and the like will be paid ) IIK.II a i. . mm: 'f. . ists and restaurant diners will get minor tax relief. Mr. Gunoerson estimated revenue for the year ending March 31. 1954. at 167.38 013 and current expenditures at 8143.498.078. about $1,500,000 more than In the last budget. Together with $167,389,013 from estimated revenue, the government has available more Mounties Honored .itt ftimatd revenues irnrst year at an !.- of M374 6i:8.(K0, an il $3113.719 919.000 over ' :ur are estimated at AO compared 1 1 h l;t year d lurpius of $47 816 -j yiar was more than trrater than the sur-it by Abbott In hl wh last year. At thut r.iuipj'.cd oniy $9 000- THE hC AM.IT-COATHO WMF troop which has the traditional duty of Handing guard at the Parliament Buildings and Government I'ouse In Ottawa I Inspected by Governor-General Vincent Massey at a ceremony In which It was given a special deaistiatlon a "The Oovernor-General'i Troop." The honor is unloue In the hbtory of the force. lor out or current revenue ln- SlL than $15,000,000 from surpluses ( stead of by borrowing or floated the last two years, making a 'ing loans. Adhering to Socred Policy average." A C-119 "FLYING BOXCAR" unloads a cargo ot freight at Goose Bay, Labrador. The pack-horse or the RCAF brought In a snowmobile which is replacing dog-teams In the far north. Designed to carry bulky loads, the C-119 has an air range of about 1,500 miles and, as a troop transport, can carry 64 fully-equipped paratroopers. t tiKUre avall- IWA President Haps Executive Members "Most In need of revision Is that section of the Dominion-provincial agreement covering taxation of natural resources." Mr. Gunderson said. Even with new taxes on mining and logging, the province would not re .u had climbed to 's However, expend)- iSiMy are greater n-jf In the final ' the (uual year. VANCOUVER O President the member he charged with ( . a . I . K - I. . - v. . . l. . . . , j Pioneer Physician, Dr. Cade, Chosen Good Citizen of '52 ceive Its "justified" return from Tlils Is adhering to Social Credit's " pay as you go" policy, though it would be "untrue and naive" to say that borrowings might not be necessary at some future date. Mr. Ounderson contended B.C. Is not getting its rightful share of money under the Dominion-provincial tax deal and announced the government has hired Canadiiui economic-Dr. Carl Golden berg to look into a possible revision of ttw agreement; -... ',. .it ... ,. Under the ctirrenf' five-year agreement, which expire In 1957, the province rente its In Hi.r criiirum oi op executive mem-. "The actions of some mrm- ript-ndilurp reprc ' bfrt w' lhc lWA Tuesday when' bera af the executive have been mit 4.1) per cent of l e openeq uie loin annual con- a great atsappoinvmeni to me. 'iiaiv. U cstimat-lC!i'37myi compared 6 til fmOiin Inrrea-ie i Ma jor- W - C Poultcn or "the Salvation Army spoke briefly on the meaning or good citizenship, prior to the presenUtion. He these two resources. Kate f tax tt Incame of mining operations will be-raised from four to 1 per cent, with exemption oa taxable income of $25,004 compared to the present $5.00fl. Mr. Gunderson said this would Increase revenue by $2,000,000 better pi'ace in which to live." Mr. Jefferies. who conducted the proceedings, said the large representation or citizens at the banquet "is assurance to the fciino venuun iw rr, . , it apjwars mat mm, nut niti lie charged ihern With "behind ' all. vnly to etade their the scenes manoeuvring. Jockey-! Jut repons)Mlitie, and are lug for advantarn, and evasion j ertdenlly more interested ia of responsibility." aeir-eeklng and periMinal gain Alsbury did not name any ofi han la (he welfare of the , , i anion." ' A-79-year-ohrr pioneer phys-' clan who came to Prince Rupert before the 1910 incorporation of; the city last night received a ! singular honor from fellow citi- j Dr. J. P. Cade. 207 Fourth! charged the gathering to "abandon security" and "work above Junior Chamber of Commerce rrtnue side, the yield 'r.il Income tax, In-he two prr-rent levy the call or duty ir you wish to He called for an end to "pr- come, corporation and tnheri ' tumiuris is rttimnt. ! and at the same time protect small operaUons. Avenue West, was awarded the Alex Hunter Good Citizenship fc 1'.3 ooo ooo compan-d I "m s year sko, an! A 10-per-cent tax will be jsonal prejudice and bickering"; tance tax fields to the Domln-Alsbury said mistakes were ; Ion for a sum based on the gross j made during the 45-day lumber national production and popu-I strike, settlement was not all lutlon. and the committee which selected these candidates that the people of Prince Rupert are behind us." Mr. Magor announced the winner of the award arter reading the name on a card sealed in an envelope. He termed the levied on the net profit of log- I $257,2:4 000. . Award, first such presentation to be made here to an outstanding citizen of the year. Forms Needed To Get 1953 Licence Tabs ging companies after the bayic that was hoped for, and he said Mr. Gunderson said the gross exemption of $25,000. This would esw Wis sttriuuU'd '"tanUul inerrase In wrome during the The presentation was made at There slioulJ be a fiank tiec- a special banquet In the Com help make Prince Rupert a Kingdom of God." : - He said obeying the laws or the country, being a prosperous businessman and being a good Christian was not good citizenship "they are duties." PAYS TRIBUTE J. S. Wilson, Borden Street School principal, as a close rriend or the late Mr. Hunter, paid tribute to the newspaperman's outstanding work in the community "his continuous er-fort to make Prince Rupert a award "an event which wilj be j luratlon from all members of the ! executive. I accept full rwixn- come a fine tradition In this i"i income ux. aUi jMbtilty for in;' actions." community." wJ Te . I li . " "ny nmU,rlu 1)avc ,wl He urged U.c IWA to confine i -m h . m:clr,,l Uir"" PPllraUon forms ; )w 1053 demands to two or three -fl 7' w,lh,;ln the mall from Victoria forlwiUeg. He Bald lhal lm con- n increase of ( 1053 licence pluU-a. they will T)otjlrRfi demands were "somewhat I get them unless by request. unrealistic " Surplus cash received from banquet tickets will be donated to charity, such as designated by the outstanding citizen -oi 1952. Dr. Cade. national production Is the best! bring in $2,000,000. known measurement of econ- j These two taxes hit at the omic growth, but. as It Is not Dominion-provincial agreement, available by provinces, a fast-1 The province has the right to growing area "tends to suffer to Impose them but the companies the profit of a slow-growing j will be able to deduct them one. to the extent that Its 1 when figuring federal income growth exceeds the national tax. Meal Exemptions Increased A new Ux of one per cent grants will be earmarked solely will be placed on timber land for education, under lease and held mostly for 1 Mr. Ounderson said that be-bpcculatlve purposes. , twpen r.5 , 4 ,952 and Iast Auto licence fees, which now rc. 31, net debt of the prov-averagc $25 a year, will be cut; lnc. was r,du(..d $21,381,000 to 10 per cent .In 1954 at a cost to $I89 ,711.000 or from $164 to $142 I R. A. lladfieiu. deputy super-' Intendent of the motor-vehicle ing Boat prted Safe It was announced at a business session that wages and contract demands for the 32.000 members are expected to lie sot next month. The officers report, subject to confirmation, has recommended that the wages conference be held March 28 and 29. No delinite commitment on wages is expected from the conference although some of the 1H0 branch, Victoria, said on a rou-luii iiupertion trip here today that all application forms had been mailed to 1052 licence hold-eis by Jan. 14. "If anyone hu.sn t received them, they have either gone astray or they have teen missed. "Thcue prrsoita should apply Immediately bv letter to Victoria 'PHONE COMPANY WANTS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM ' OTTAWA f Transport Minister Chevrier told the Com mons reptesenatlves or the British Columbia Telephone Com" pany are coming to OtUwa soon to negotiate lor purchase of the federal government's communications system In B.C. The purchase question has been under discussion for ' .sereral months. -"' 1. Prince RiiK-rt 1 "irl-d overdue on 'P notified B C. Pack- 1 11c government in revenue OI t ysterday that she awaiting better fnr the Inrmv NIn llrpnces ran .,ory reluming. be Issued without the forms." resolutions pending, suggest an w.pprred by Elnerj Pollre here have announced ' across the board wage Increase J,ulTt. with that no cars will be allowed onjof 25 cenU an hour. ft in 0 JZ , rre ,Janury the road after Feb. 28. Ordinarily. The Duncan local 1-80 has pro- rJL ""V ,Hle 11- March 1 Is given as the deadline posed a resolution a.sking a guar- 'nllUtin fnptain xairi K11 11 K- ha ... ..... .... . . . . ... date, but this year that day Is'anteed annual wage, while other U.S. Senator Seeks New Alaska Highway or Railroad Sunday. locals have suggested negotta- on a per capita basis. He said the province will get $42,340,000 from Ottawa this year under the Dominion-provincial agreement, $2,245,000 more than last year. Biggest sources of revenue outside the Ottawa grant will be $35,000,000 from the sales tax. $22,500,000 from liquor, and $16,500,000 from the gasoline Ux. Chief expenditures will be Tor education, $35,400,000; health and welfare, $31,383,000, slightly less than last year; and $18.-313.000 for roads and bridges, about $5,000,000 more than provided for In the last budget. ling weather but e. The 1953 plates are blue metal Hons concerning holiday pay, piece work and other rates. ,'""" fishing and re. $400,000. The government will lose about $;ii0.000 , In revenue by raising the exemption from three per cent sales tax on restaurant meals from 50 cents to $1. A new system of financing education costs also was announced. The government will make direct grants to municipalities. The new formula will mean an additional cast to the government of $4,400,000 compared to lust year's outlay of $24,848,629. Local school boards will be empowered to borrow money for school construction by sale of securities with provincial guarantee covering both principal and Interest. Provincial funds tabs which fit over the 1952 year number. " aisiut a week. modore Cafe by John Magor. publisher of the Daily News, on behalf of Mayor Harold Whalen who was unable to attend. Dr. Cade was chosen for the award from five candidates selected by a committee representing many city organizations which was guided by a public ballot poll and certain judging rules adopted by them. Prince Rupert Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsored tha award, which will be presented annually to each year's outstanding citizen. The award was named after Alex Hunter, managing editor of the Dally News, who was killed in an accldcn ut Kemano Bay last May. A postnumous award to Mr. Hunter was presented to his brother, Sid Hunter, by J. H. Jefferies, Jaycee president. The mounted gold plaque will be sent to Mrs. Hunter, who now resides in Burnaby. The other four outstanding citizens nominated were F. E. Anfield, Mrs. T. J. Boulter, Dr. R. O. Large and Peter Lien. OXK MISSING With the exception of Dr. Large, who Is on vacation, all were present at the banquet and with close to 100 persons representing most city organizations congratulated Dr. Cade.. Dr. Cade officially retires from active practice this week. Recently, he was presented with a life membership in the Prince Rupert Medical Association. The pioneer physician, who received the handsome silver mounted plaque, was seated at the head Uble with Mrs. Cade. Throughout the years or his practice he was known for his untiring efforU and keen interest in the health of Prince Rupert resldenU. DID MY DUTY Many esUbllshed citizens here today were attended at birth by the doctor, who said in a short speech after the presentation: "I think I only did my duty. There appears to be many others here who deserve this honor more than I do." SEATTLE 0 In a dispatch from Washington the Post-Intelligencer said today Senator Warren O. Magnuson (Dem Wash) has called for a railway or another highway to Alaska Elevator Sets Another Record over which millUry equipment and reinforcements could be moved If needed In emergency. Another grain-loading record was established at the Domin- Inn alnvntnr hirf when F.mnirp w' Provide one-hair or the debt Stevedoring crews yesterday charges required to carry such ompletcd loading 424,666 bush Date Set Ahead VICTORIA. CP) The Llber.il party's convention to choose a new leader, slated for February 27 and 28 hi Vancouver, has been delerred until after the present session of the Leslslalure. borrowings. Municipalities now use some of their education grants for other costs, such as public works. Under the new system. He described the present gravelled Alaska Highway as of "doubtrul military value" because or its length and restrictions on weight or vehicles which can use It, compared with some types of army vehicles such as Unks. The dispatch said Magnuson planned to introduce a resolution today to establish an Alaska International Rail and Highway Commission to study: . ... . (1) Construction or a railroad connection with the Uijltsd SUtes and. (2) Building or a direct, much, shorter highway linking Ala.sk with the Pacific Coast sUtes. ,. Pair Remanded Angus Buchanan McPhall was round guilty of theft over $25 In police court yesterday af tern son and remanded for sentence..,. Also remanded was Albert La-verne Dobbins, 45, who pleaded guilty of a similar orfence before Magistrate Walter Vance. Both were charged In connection with the theft of $100 worth of crockery and glassware from a car belonging to Ernest Nerlich, a Toronto salesman. Court Adjourns After Hearing 200 Appeals The court or revision hearing appeals against 1953 'land and improvement assessments last night adjourned until next Tuesday night. All appeals; totalling about 200, have been heard in the nine sessions held since hearings opened Feb. 9. Next Tuesday, the city will present Its case to the court, explaining various phases of the new increased assessments. Decision on the appeals have to be handed down by the court before Feb. 28, according to the Municipal Act. els or barley in 19 hours. The grain was loaded on the Canadian freighter Lake Atlin, now taking n oil here before departing for war-torn Korea. She Is the third vessel to make such a trip from this port, while the Oeorglos Panoras Is being lined In hurbor now before loading for a similar trip. Previous barley-loading record time was 21 hours for a lesser quantity. Earlier a wheat loading record was established here when a cargo was put aboard In 17 hours. Meanwhile. Trade Minister Howe said In Ottawa in commenting on the wet coast gralnhandlers' strike that grain might be diverted to Prince Rupert, North Vancouver and 0 tP!,,,,. . .. favon po'lccmcn have achieved a record which 'KEEP THE TABLES TiDY' TAVERN WAITERS TOLD VANCOUVER Tavern waiters have their instructions from the B.C. Hotelmen'a Association. "Keep the table tidy," Is the order and this goes for the customers drinking "red eye," a mixture of beer and tomato juice. The hotelmen also warn that a customer may not have more than two glasses in front ot him at any one time. It can be either two oi beer or one of beer and one of tomato juice. I i' venp. '. 010 and young alike. With a combined ued . . bU8V Montreal street lntersecUon, they Oanu trafflc tlcket- Jn wddlUon. constables "id uen. att!. nd Armand Rheault are never too busy ! Crippled rhii'0" 10 chll(lren attending the nearby 1 by a Tney were uesU of nonor 111 a gron "al!nE thepPf Montreal motorisU and given cer-m llfp Bovernors of the school.