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An Independent Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of Central and Northern British Columbia
No. 14
Prince George, B.C., Thursday, April 2, 1942
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ace River Oil Resources Free For War
!. Offering to Make Suable Contribution Dominion's Program
id Natural Gas Resources Would be Exempt from fries, Taxes and Other Charges During War, States ier John Hart�Alaska Road Aids Development.
| (Special to The Citizen.) [�ORIA, April 2.�The cadi natural gas resources Columbia's Peace Riv-have been offered to ieral Government free of ies, tstscs, or any other for the dnration of the id for one year thcreaf ter ier measure of provta-stance In the nation's for one year thereafter" by Premier John Hart. fer v.as made in an air mail Prime Minister Mackenzie the Provincial Govern-been approached by pri-srests seeking an opportun-I explore the area, which has reserved, with tbe object
.TIES AFTER WAR explained by Premier Hart year after the cessation of
ies the province would ex-collect the usual royalties fees on oil and gas from continuing In production at that time and -which be brought into production date.
HIGHWAY province," Mr. Hart said, desirous of receiving one return from the Federal dozing title war, the de-to make this a forthright British Columbians to Can-effort in order to meet sting shortage of gasoline and
letter to Prime Minister Premier gave detailed in-�ion regarding geological f ind-the'area aJXected and polnt-the importance of the new Highway" in facilitating ttoe of this territory.
Refresher Courses for Pilots
Air Mail Schedule Altered Here
Air mall from Vancouver will in future arrive at Prince George at 12:15 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, and from Prince George to Vancouver air mail will be dispatched Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, E. H. Burden stated �today
Ieral Bonus Fertilizer
Columbia farmers using on their own lands, and in quantities between one-and five tons, will be assist-Pedenal bonus on the fertil-lthough tiie amount of such has not been announced.
lacot Funeral re Saturday
Jaoot, 68 years, an old-time at of tiiis district, died Tues-fternoon at his South Fort home after a long illness, had a large circle of close and acquaintances, his gen-sr attracting young and old
was born in Switzerland of parentage, coining to Can-1911. He had lived in South je &ince 1914 and for many a florist, being particular-for his fine roses. He also painting.
is survived by his wife, laughters, Mrs. W. Brieker Port George and Mrs. C. of Jasper, and two stepsons, Giles of Prince George and Giles of Columbus, Neb. services will be conducted at 2 pan. in the Penti-luroh, and the Rev. Town-officiate. Assman Funeral i in charge of the funeral ienta.
G. H. S. towns, City Pioneer, Called by Death
A pioneer resident of Prince George district, G. H. 8. "Harry" Collins, 69 years, passed away in the City Hospital Wednesday morning after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Collins came to Prince George in 1912 and established one of the first bakeries here.
Efe is survived by his wife and two sons, Jess R. and Alan Collins, all of this city.
Funca} Mivtoas will be fceki Friday at 4 pjn. In the Anglican Church with Rev. S. Pollinger officiating.
The pallbearers win be W. Flynn, John Neilson, Paul Wieland, A. B. Mot fat, Elmer Calhoun and Charles Pinker.
No Coupon? No Gasoline!
Gas rationing is now in effect.
The Federal Government order provides that when a customer buys gasoline he must present his coupon bk Ita tti t hk
book. Itae station operator checks the licence .number of the car with the licence number on the book, and if the l umbers agree he will deliver the number of gallons corresponding to the number of coupons he detaches from the ration book.
The next exchange of coupons is between the dealer and the bulk station which supplies him. He now turns in to the bulk station, at least twice a month, all the coupons in his possession. By the end of the summer the number of coupons he has turned in should balance with the amount of gasoline he has drawn.
CAPT. SHELDON LUCK CAPT. ERNEST KUBICEK
Yukon Southern's chief pilot, | Capt. Sheldon Lack, is undergoing the new pilot training course adopted for all of its pilots by Canadian Pacific Air Lines to emphasize the importance of constant procedure practice in navigation and flight planning. Capt. Litck is now in Edmonton from his Vancouver ran, and Capt. Ernest W. Knblcek, another Yukon Southern veteran, is taking his run. Capt. Luck pioneered the Vancouver end of the Yukon Southern nm and has flown it since start of the service from tbe coast city into Prince George, Edmonton and the Yukon via Fort St. John. Capt Kubicek has Just completed the refresher course in Edmonton,
Rupert-Prince George Road Will Be Rushed
Defence Department Also Pushing Eastern link With Prairie Provinces.
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OTTAWA�To tnk Prince Rupert with the British Columbia highway system via Prince George, a road construction program is to be undertaken with all speed by the Federal Government.
Between FYince George and tJie coast port an estimated 105 miles of new road construction will be required.,
Survey parties are already at work along the Skeena River Valley locating the most suitable route.
Under existing plans the road from Prince Rupert will have no connection with the proposed Alaska Highway.
To obtain direct connection with the Prairies, it will be necessary to complete oonstrtiotion In sections between Prince George and Jasper. Part of the construction work in this more easterly area will be undertaken by^ Japanese moved from the Pacific Coast protected area.
P.G.E. Bond Retirement
VICTORIA -*- British Columbia may go to the financial market within the next few montihs for a loan of between .$15,000,00 and $20,-000,000 to provide for the retirement of Pacific Great Eastern Railway guaranteed bonds maturing In July. The bonds were Issued in 1912.
in Salad Tea Big Success
-ken salad tea and home sale conducted by the Wom-
ition of Knox United well patronized last Sat-ftemoon.. Officers reported as a big success.
School Students to Assist Farmers In Fields During Long Holidays
As an indirect contribution to f
the war effort, high school boys and girls will be released from studies June 1 and will not return to school until November 1, so they may assist farmers.
This announoemerit was made at Victoria by Hon. H. G. Perry B.C. minister of education.
"In order to assist the farming industry in thds time of war, and at the request of many farmers* associations that high sdhool boys and girls be released to assist in the caring for, harvesting, and preparing for market of farm crops and generally to aid in farming and similar operations, principals of high schools, with consent of the school &d$rd3, will be authorized to release from school after June 1 boys and girte of Grades 9, 10 and 11 who, In tine opinion of the principal, have made such progress during the year as to entitle them to promotion to a (higher grade for the next school year,Vl Mr. Perry said.
At the same time principals will be permitted to release boys and girls of Grade 12 who have made an average standing on tihe year's work of 66 per cent and are worthy to be recommended by tne principal for a hig-by remaining closed but will remain open on East Monday. Banks and provincial government offices, however will ob^-serve holidays on both Friday and Monday.
School children left classes today until April 13 to enjoy their annual Easter vacation.
Special Eastertide church services for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easber Sunday and Monday are planned.
Choirs Will Join In Inspiring Work
Music lovers are anticipating a treat when the augmented choir of Knox . United Church presents' the glorious score of "The Crucifixion by Sir John Stainer in the church on .Good Friday at 8 pjn.
The choir is under the capable direction of Mrs. M. R. Dafoe.
Soloists will. be Thomson. Cgg, baritone; James Quayle. tenor, and William Bexon, bass.
All city church choirs have been invited to participate.
Air Service Now Six Times Week
Yukon Southern Air Transport Ltd. has stepped up its service from Vancouver to Prince George and the Yukon and Alaska to a six-tunes-weekly basis. Daily, with the exception of Friday, planes will arrive and depart from this city, north and south.
This new schedule has been designed with a view to a more complete and more convenient connections with United Air Lines operating out of Vancouver and to cope with greatly increased business.
Since the new schedule became effective Wednesday, Vancouver airplanes arrive here at 12:15 p.m. and leave for the south at 3 p.m.
U.S.-Australia Fliers Brings J'emporary Halt To Japanese Advances
Far East Fighting Slackens Off�Still Strive for Solution of Indian Problem � R.A.F. Again Blasts Factories on Continent�Mobilization" of American Manpower Hinted.
BRITISH UNITED PRESS � THURSDAY, APRIL 2
(Special to The Citizen.)
MELBOURNE^�Australian Air Minister Drakeford stated that cooperation of American and Australian air forces had checked Japan's southward drive. Drakeford, in announcing unification of the two air forces, said, "Australian-American air force co-operation is no longer a high sounding aspiration but a cold, hard fact."
WASHINGTON�The War Department reported sharp patrol fighting on Bataan Peninsula in the Philippines during the night, adding that Japanese dive bombers and artillery blasted at American positions. The communique reported big scale ground action has now died down and fighting is confined to aggressive patrol activity on both sides. This fighting, according to the communique, was accompanied by several enemy air raids on American rear lines, beach defences and forward lines* At the same time Japanese gun positions opened an artillery barrage and are also continuing the air attacks on. Corregidor and other defences guarding Manila Bay.
India Situation Touchy
MANDALAY�An American general predicted the battle of Burma w6uld be decided on the Toungoo front where American-led Chinese forces are fighting. The officer told Darrell Berrigan, BUP correspondent, who is at the front: "If the Chinese drive the Japs back from Toungoo it will be a grea1; piece of work�and may be the turning point of the Far East war.**
NEW DELHI�Britain, in a concession to the All-India Congress, is reported to have agreed to give an Indian post defence cc-ordinator. However, Congress wants greater powers for the defence minister than Britain so far has offered. Sir Stafford Cripps, desperately trying to reach a settlement, has postponed his departure from India originally set for Monday.
LONDON�A British communique reported-there was no
substantial change on the West Burma front A British force is
said to have wiped out a Japanese patrol in fighting along the
Prome-Rangoon railway. On the eastern .front, Chinese and
^Japanese forces are battling about 15 miles north of Toungoo.
LQNDON�British long-range bombers were on the wing again lasVnight to continue their offensive against war factories turning out weapons for the Axis. Major raids were carried out against the Mam^d factory just outside Paris. Other objectives raided were over a\vide area of Germany andi occupied France and Belgium.
Heavy Leningrad Fighting
� MOSCOW�Russian troops are pounding at German positions in the Leningrad and Staraya Russa sectors, and 3000 Germans are reported to have been slain during two days of fighting before Leningrad. At Staraya Russa, Russian artillery is reported! to be blasting trapped Nazi forces from all sides.
WASHINGTON�There are strong hints that total mobilization of American manpower may be imminent. Congressional sources said President Roosevelt's "labor cabinet" has given tentative approval, and reported Paul V. McNutt, Federal Security administrator, would be in charge of the mobilization.
STOCKHOLM�Dispatches reaching Stockholm from the coast said ten Norwegian merchant vessels made a dramatic attempt to run the German blockade in the Baltic. The vessels slipped out of a Swedish port during a snowstorm but were intercepted by armed German, trawlers in the Skagerrak. Four merchant ships were reported lost and the other six were forced to flee back to Sweden. .,
U.S. Counts Victories
WASHINGTON�American army and naval forces have destroyed at least 28 enemy submarines; A Navy Department communique just issued said the total is a conservative summary, as there is evidence of additional Axis losses. The sub-< marines themselves have taken a heavy toll�110 ships in U.S. coastal waters and the Caribbean Sea.
LONDON�Rome radio reported an Allied submarine sank a light Italian patrol craft in the central Mediterranean. The enemy broadcast said most of the crew was saved.
Assumes Command
__Y^5P^iXJeut^Ooj: JohnMac-gregor, V.C., has beenpromoted from the rank of major and appointed to command the 2nd Battalion, tihe Canadian Scottish Regiment, succeeding Lieut.-Col. Walter Bapty.
SMTTHERS � Stuart P. Campbell was elected president of Omineca Branch of B.C. Chamber of Mines. L. H. ICenney is secretary-treasurer.
Exciting Time As Horse Bolts
GISCOME�Serious injury to several persons was narrowly averted last Saturday when a horse got out of hand on the street and ran away with a light democrat buggy. ~ An~ei�ht-year-cad girl jumped as the buggy swept across the railway tracks and struck her head on a rail. A man sitting in the front of Hhe democrat was kicked by the frightened animal and a small boy narrowly missed being run over.
The girl was stunned by the blow but suffered nothing more than cute and abrasions.
Hopes Brighter for Dehydrating Plant
Prospects for having a dehydrating plant established in this city are brighter than ever, G. H. Bond told Board of Trade members at a dinner last Thursday.
Mr. Bond said he was still in touch with J.G. Turgeon, M.P., on tihe question, and advised members not to be discouraged by a letter of several weeks ago in which the Federal member said he had little hope of such a plant for Prince George as money voted, by Ottawa for dehydrating was earmarked for machinery to supplement plants already established.