r'ROViNUAL UBRAHY n An Independent Weeldy Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of Central and Northern British Columbia Prince George, B.C., Thursday, June 25, 1942 erman Forces Push 5 5 Miles "i #2.00 a Year !jo ish Say Nazis :fered Heavily �esert Battle [Germans Disregard Losses in Heavy Kharkov [Hacks�Soviets Yield Ground on Sevastopol lattlefront�German Surprise Move Hinted. JUITISH UNITED PRESS � THURSDAY, JUNE 25 (Special to The cittern.) IlRO�The battle for figyjjt has l>egun with a lightning [advance by strong Ax\s tank ana infantry forces. British communique reveals that Imperial forces have [wn from key border points�Solum and Sidi Omaru. .an advanced forces are more than 55 miles inside the border to a point southeast of Sidi Barrani. Ttish headquarters reports bitter fighting Wednesday. rces, it is claimed, suffered heavily. JSCOW�The Soviet High Command reports the battle I-kov raged througout the night with no indication the ffensive had gained ground. "Heavy German pressure, ned without regard to losses, forced the Russians "back jiorthern sector of the Sevastopol front today. kNDON�The Nazi High Command reportedly cut tele-lines from Germany to the outside world, possibly to* large-scale military move. War Conduct Debate )NDON�The Government has agreed to open debate on iuct of the war at the next session of the House. Sir Cripps says Prime Minister Winston Churchill possibly eak during the debate. [UNGKINU�Allied planes have gone into action for : time in the bitter battle of eastern China. A Chungking says Chinese bombers raided the Jap-held city of in Kiangsi Province. American volunteers Flying Tig-d three Jap planes over Yengyang and also disabled gunboat. HI^GTOH~-PPC.8id�nt Rooaeyelt *nd Prime Min-lurchill report decisions were reached in secret war talks her Allied leaders today. The American and British let with Congressional leaders and members of the Paci-Council. To Exchange Diplomats FEN OS AIRES---Argentine neutrality is threatened by leal and diplomatic blow-up. Angry people, aroused by pless torpedoing of a third Argentine steamer, are de-kg a break with the Axis. A mob, protesting an attack on Ighter Rio Tercero Monday, stoned the German Embassy. In FRANCISCO-�The Japanese say they are prepared lange diplomats' with their enemies. A Tokyo broadcast fees the liner Asama Maru left Yokohoma today with hundred American, Canadian and South American dip-They will be exchanged for Japanese officials at Laur-larques, Portugese East Africa. Egypt Cat Adopts Five Baby Mink CHIEF LAKE�A cat owned by H. Clayton haji adopted a family of five baby mink. When the mother died, the little mink were brought into Mr. Clayton's house and the cat readily mothered them. her and Son Join Up Service Together, Stave Off Jap Attack by Going On the Offense and son, twins and brotherf tions are among the recent u recorded at the Prince [army recruiting office, re- t D. O. Smith, [man from Wells who was the army owing to 1th has improved his con-d lias applied to rejoin the [said Sergt. Smith. "That is �frit. The men of this dls- onding well.'' those who reomtly joined "incc George are R. O. and *, L. L. (and L. E. Hend->. R- A. Sandberg, W.H. K. Turner, C. Thoma, vnders, w. L. Kirkness, C. A. and Charles C. Campbell, pnee- George district. Pamussen, Mud River; Jack 1 Butcher, Wells; J. J. L. Kindersley, Sesk.; W. A. un Lake; Vic OerWardi, er- J. M. Dyer, Red Rock; e. Vanderhoof. Joseph Parkier and David art (father and son), and i. all of Quesnel. �jHi8 Charge <* nine montths at hard ate?Ia Prison Farm-was [ Samuel George Gustaff-F "e pleaded guilty Wed-Wore Judge J. o. Wilson in JJ* of a charge of assault -/. G. TURGEON In a fighting speech in the House of Commons at Ottawa last week. J. O. Turgeon, M.P. for Cariboo, said "tho Japanese are virtually upon the coast of Canada." arid the Jap occupation of some Aleutian Islands constituted a serious threat to this Dominion. Mr. Turgeon wss of the opinion that before long Japan would attack Russia ajftd in preparation for this the Japanese had moved into the Aleutian Islands. If the Japanese gained control of airfields in Siberia as well as Aleutian bases there was every likelihood of an attack upon British Columbia. The only hope of staving off an attack upon Western Canadr/by the Japanese Is "for us to taike offensive action against Japan." Hope For 4 Routes To Alaska Hopes continue to grow here^ for Hhe construction of a railway from Prince George to Alaska as a result of recent news from Washington. Lieut.-Gen. Brehon B. Somervell told live House Appropriations Committee at Washington Tuesday that Alaska, may eventually be served by a railroad. Somervell said thai the Army hopes to have four ways of getting there � by sea, by air, by road when the highway now un,-der construction is completed, and "one [route] may be a railroad." The committee is considering a $42,820,093,067 army supply bill to include money for a survey for such a railroad. City Blacktops Four Sections Four sections of road in the business district of Prince George have been irnproved by laying blacktop. One section is on George Street from near Prince George Hotel to the City Hall ana up Oonnaught Hill; the second on George Street between Second and First avenues; third on First Avenue from George to Quebec streets, and fourth on Third Avenue from Brunswick to Vancouver streets. Funeral Rites for Edward Phander ~ Funeral services for Edward Phander, 72 years, who was found shot in die Beaverley district June 15 were held last Thursday at 2 p.m. in Assman's Funeral Chapel. Rev. S. Pollinger officiated. Post-War Rehabilitation Council Praises Briefs High Honors for Music Pupils of Miss G. Mclnnis Pupils of Miss Georgina Mclnnis, A.T.C.M., passed in the following grades in the practical examinations held here recently by the Toronto Conservatory of Music. Grade 1�First class honors, Betty Guest and Yvonne Kenney, tie, and Marjorie Alexander. Honors, Muriel Smith and Earle Moffat. Grade 2�First class honors, Shirley Carter. Honors, Lois Hocking. Grade 3�First class honors, Donna Styles. Grade 5�First class honors; Helen McKenzie and Marian Boyle. Honors, Betty Mof fat and Hazel Munro. Grade 6�First class honors, Kathleen Manson. Grade 7�First class honors, Leslie Fraser. . . Senor Alberto Guerrero was the examiner. Stampede on Dominion Day Chilcotin cowboys win come to Prince George July i to revive the stampedes of former days with backing hone contests, cowboy races and horseback wrestling. The "Wild W^" sfeow �Hl 4�e held next Wednesday at 6:3(T p.m. at Barney Goglln's ranch west of the Carter- Halls- Aldinger Co. construction camp. Travellers Will Taste Army Fare Canadian- National Railways system will. observe "Army Week" beginning June 29. In all hotels, summer resorts, cafeterias, lunch rooms and dining-car services the day's menus as served in army camps will be offered to the public. This will demonstrate to the travelling public the variety and excellence of the food now being served, to men in all military establishments in . Canada. Sparkling Program For Dominion Day Billed as an "Extra Special Attrac-f tion," the bathing beauty contest in Prince George on Dominion bay is drawing wide attention. First prize is $50 and each entrant will receive $3. Last year's contest provecTa big hit and Che forthcoming competition is expected to be even better. Winner of the "Miss Prince George" title last year, Miss Irene Ehivies, will crown the 1942 winner. Members of. Prince George Junior Chamber of Commerce, sponsors of the July 1 celebration this year, have arranged the program to interest everyone�young and old. There will be plenty of entertainment, action and. excitement. The celebration will get under way j Tuesday night with the opening of Parade Planned To Open July 1 Celebration Here Provided plans now being considered materialize, the Dominion Day celebration will open with a parade through town, ending at Atioletdc Park at 1:30 pjn, Wednesday. The parade will start from the City Hall ground and, headed by a band, will proceed around the town. Further Recommendations Sought by Council on Visit Here�Members Unable to Discuss Finances�Money Will be Found for Peace. Briefs presented by the City of Prince George, Board of Trade, Junior Chamber of Commerce, and Districtf**'C" Farmers' Institute to the B.C. Post-War Rehabilitation Council here Monday brought praise from the chairman, Hon. H. G. Per All briefs had been prepared with a good deal of thought and were well presented, said Mr. Perry. The suggestions would be studied and the council would make a report later ton this district.^/ / Dinner Tendered Visiting Council Sincerity and unity of purpose of members of the Provincial Post-War Rehabilitation Council were amply tieznor-strated at tine Monday night dinner tendered the council by the Board of Trade. Hon. H. G. Perry, chairman; Harold E. Winch, MJ..A.; C. G. Mac-Nedl,' M.L.A., and W. A. C. Bennett, NLL.A., in stirring speeches told of their hopes for a better country after the war and of their efforts to bring this about. J. A. Paton, M.L.A., urged Prince George to adopt a town planning bylaw and prepare for the great djevelopment that was in store for the city. A full report.of tiie speeches will be published in the Tuesday issue of The Citizen. The entire council was ^pleased with the interest and keenness displayed at sittings in Central British Columbia from McBride to Hazeiton. W. A. C. Bennett. MJLA., of Kclewna, pointed out more than one brief could be submitted and asked that farther recommendations and data be sent to Victoria for the council's consideration. Otlher members of the council who sat here were C. G. MlacNeil, MX..A., J. A. Paton, M.L. A.,, and Harold Winch, M.L.A., all of Vancouver. E. T. Kenney, M.L.A., of Terrace attending sittings to the west. of here, and W. T. Stnaith, M.L. A., Victoria, seventh member of the council, waa absent through illness. CITY'S BRIEF The brief presented by Mayor A. M. Patterson for the City of Prtnee George advocated creation of a credit by the Bank, of Canada or other agency to provide controlled loans to municipalities to enable them to carry out necessary works programs in tine post-war period. Such a plan would make money available to municipalities at a low tH C.Estabrook is Named Magistrate LTLLOOET�Osgood G. Estabrook has been appointed a stipendiary magistrate for Cariboo County by rate of interest, and bonds of small municipalities would not take a loss on the financial market, Mayor Patterson explained. Projects such as water system extension. hc_-d .surfacing of roads and sewerage system development could be undertaken here to benefit the city and provide employment. FINANCIAL ANGLE Mr. Perry pointed out there was nothing in the Post - War � Rehabilitation Act that permitted members to go into finances. He thought the point had been ignored- deliberately to prevent controversy over funds the Provincial Government. '�� In Police Court Joseph Mariotti was fined $50 and $1.75 costs for "supplying liquor to Indians. Charged with a similar offence, William Bird was given suspended sentence and ordered to post a $300 bond to keep the peace six months. . Charge of obstructing an officer was dismissed against Fernand Houde, Indian, to allow him to join the army, while his wife paid a fine of. $5 and $1.75 costs for vagrancy. Mrs. Alex Johnson was fined $25 and $1.75 costs for being drunk, and Leno Prince and Puis Benoit Le'-Huile paid fines of $10 on the sau:e count. Suspended sentence was given lJete Pierreroi wiio appeared on a charge of drunkenness. wrecking the act's main, purpose to list possibilities of creating gainful occupations. The question of finances would, of.course, have to be discussed later between the Provincial and Dominion governments. Mr. Bennett added: "We have not (See BRIEFS, Page 4) TELEGRAM Two Enemy Craft Shelled Estevan OTTAWA � Two undersea, enemy tine midway on Dominion Street be-[Aiders were reported by Defence i Minister Ralston to have taken pa�t tween Third and Fourth avenues, preliminary games in the. Softball Minister Ralston to have taken pa�t the 40-minute shelling of the station at Efetevan Point on the. west cd?st cf Vancouver Island Saturday -i/sht. Thirty stoe-ls were fired, but Const Thomas Leaving Police Const, "dhuck" Thomas has sub-mdtted his resignation to� the ^ Commissioner of B.C. Police,, effective June 30, to Join the air force. - Const. GHbert-Parry of Vanoouver has been appointed to replace Const. Thomas. ;����� I The Citizen Publish Tuesday In view of the Dominion Day holiday next week, The Citizen will be published on Tuesday instead of Thursday. Advertisers and newsboys are asked to note this change in pub-iicatlon day for next week only. tournament and dances in the EHks' j government wireless and telegraph and C.C.P. halls. On Wednesday the novelty events will include horseshoe pitching competition, greasy pole contest, married ' t women's nail driving contest, three-legged race, sack race, old timers' race and softball throws. There will be a number of track and field events for children and adults. Prizes are displayed in Ben Baird's window. Ptrtal softball games will be staged Wednesday, and at 3:30 p.m. Judging for the beauty contest will begui at the ball grounds. The midway will open again for 'business, and dances will draw the crowds to the O.CJ\ and Elks* halls. Changes Advocated in ir Veterans'Land Bill Advice of tine Provincial Post-War'f wealtfli to be produced on new u'-nda ReOiabdlitatiori Council has been sought on the new Veterans' Land Bill now under study at Ottawa. Following is the telegram sent this week by Hon. H. G. Perry council chairman: * "I am directed by the Post-War Rehabilitation Council to recommend Bill 65 be Trot reported so as to enable further study and inquiry unless the bill is so arnjended as to be more, comprehensive in scope and clarified in greater detail. "We consider favorably the genn eral plan of the bill providing for sale of lands td veterans at reduced prices and of advancing funds for istock and equipment, though we Bhink the latter should not be related to the price paid for the land. "Secondly, the act should provide authority for expenditures to be made in acquiring and bringing under cultivation raw lands. "The same amount of money as is available to purchase farms should be available to clear and ^ cultivate sufficient acreage on each holding in selected areas in B.C. NEW WEALTH "This policy would permit new approved for settlement, t while the bill merely allows transfer of ownership from presenit producers to veterans and will create problems of unemployment when the vendor farmers migrate to urban communities and will add to numbers seeking employment in the city. "Thirdly, We advise no interest be charged the veteran for tine first five years of occupancy. Fourthly. Section 35 should be amplified to include not only Provincial Government lands but any lands within the province and should more definitely state that the minister or director may make agreements w'th _ the provinces to prepare raw .lando for cultivation in the province to an amount, on each holding equal to lire maximum of $3600 allowed for" purchase, and such funds to be provided by the Dominion. "Bill should provide for extensive soil surveys in suitable regiorfc such as this council or government will recommend. LOAN PROVISION "Fifthly, power should be incorporated in the bill to permit loans (See VETERANS' BILL. Page 8)