." c. No/15 An Independent Weeltly,.N�w,p.per Devoted to th. lntere,t. of Central and Northern British Columbia Prince George, B.C., Thursday, April 15, 1943 >ritish and French Smash Itfong Axis Opposition to rakeTwo Strategic Hills nurrlSH UNITED PEESS � THURSDAY, APRIL 15. (Special to The Citizen) ALLIED HEADQUARTERS, NORTH AFRICA�British j French ^oops smashed through strong Axis opposition to two strategic hills guarding the outer fringe of the north-ZC Tunisian "coffin corner" today. While Gen. Sir Bernard $t ornery massed quickly for a frontal attack on Axis coastal es�striking quickly in an effort to prevent Nazi Marshall Rommell from consolidating new lines around Tunis and rte�British infantry made a fierce attack through" moun-country and captured Hill Mass Djebel Ang, eight miles hwest of Medjez Elbab. French forces advancing in the ltaj sector pressed northward and took Djebel Sefoui, Bt secen miles northeast of Karachou. The British seized 200 prisoners at Mass Dejebel and the ^ch took 400 at Djebel Scfouf, running the grand total since j Mareth Line offensive to more than 30,000. The total for the Tunisian campaign is about 35,000 prisoners. ALLIED HEADQUARTERS, AUSTRALIA-r The Jap eat to Australia appears to be growing. A spokesman for Gen. cArthur said a large Japanese combat fleet is operating in the area�three days' sailing time from Allied New Guinea ,sts. Other Allied sources warned that enemy losses of 106 oes in four days have not diminished danger of attack. . LONDON�A big force of British four-engined bombers night battered the southwest German industrial centre of ttgart, while other planes, presumably Russian, simultan-ously attacked East Prussia.. Twenty-three planes were lost in Jut the Air Ministry described as a "very heavy attack" on Stuttgart The target was clearly identified and the attack was highly concentrated, the Ministry said. AThree intercepting night iters were shot down. British Bombers Rock Stuttgart LONDON�The Air Ministry announced the Royal Cana-Air Force participated in the Stuttgart air. Ten Canadian nes were lost. Many R.C.A.F. Halifaxes and Wellingtons ok part in the raid. The Canadian shot down three German jhters, and R.C.A.F. Bostons on night patrol over northern }tancedestroyed anotherenemyintercepting plane. STOCKHOLM�A serious crisis is predicted as the result a new Nazi total mobilization order for young Norwegians a directive that Norwegians be forced to become mem-, of a Nazi organization which does the major share of Ger-, military construction. CHUNGKING�The secretary of the new Canadian Lega-on in Chin?, R. E. Collins, arrived in Chungking today. He as welcomed by officials from the Chinese Foreign Office and |by Gordon Jones, Canadian missionary, who has been in Chung-ng for more than 30 years. HALIFAX � A year-and-a-half-old censorship was lifted jto reveal how an enemy submarine effected entrance to a harbor |of the Caribbeah island of St Laucia early in 1942 and torpedo-led the Lady Nelson at the docks. The ship sank with a loss of pnegroes. The sub blasted its way through a protective sub-|marine net guarding the harbor and escaped. The 7750-ton Lady [Nelson was raised, towed to the United States for repairs, and SEEING THE SIGHTS ______ * j � K '��''' -- "'" . /������ � . � .. ; ~vt L/Corporal A. Brewer of Prince George Is not missing: anything of interest In England. He Is shown above, at the extreme left, while he and fellow soldiers take a brief rest from sightseeing. They are, left to right: L/Corporal Brewer, Pte. W. J. Lyons of Salmon Arm, B.C., Pte. F. G. Coles of Niagara Falls, Ont, Pte. W. B. Casey of Thames-ville, Ont, and Corporal N. Benditsky of Montreal.. Establish Date Bureau As a joint effort to give further service to this community, The Citizen and the Junior Chamber of Cbmmerce have established a bureau to record dates of all meetings, entertainments and the like. By calling at The Citizen office or phoning 67 organizations may list the date of any function and ascertain whether other groups or societies have plans for that day. Success of this innovation will depend on the co-operation of secretaries of all organizations In listing the dates of their functions. Prince George Will Have Wood Yard Council Asked to Improve Victoria Street From Ninth to Eleventh Aves. pnow back in service Vs Canada's first hospital ship. Russians Repulse Nazis at Izyum LONDON�The Russians repulsed another Nazi attempt nCe their lines in a renewed attack on the Izyum sector of Donets front. The Germans attacked fortified Heith but were thrown back with heavy losses. Xii the Caucasus, Soviet |uyers shot down two German planes out of a formation Prince George is to have a long$ needed fuel woodyard. Karl Anderson, prominent local businessman, io now negotiating with, the City Council to le&se a site for the project. Mr. Anderson applied by letter Monday night, to lease property on Patricia avenue at the south end of Queen street. Aldermen do not favor the site as they understand Mr. Anderson intends to unload logs across the Gidewalk on Patricia, avenue hill and roll them down the property in his sawing operations. Kocking ofthe roadway by trucks, of three. p _ HAMILTON�Hamilton Brdige Co. workers postponed a |�nke scheduled for this morning. OTTAWA�-Ottawa Commandos gained the right to meet ' h Al C RCAF Viet victona Army for the Allan Cup by defeating Ottawa R.C.A . �� Iney meet Victoria in WinniDeP Mondav. Over 5000 fa .F. Victoria in Winnipeg Monday. Over 5000 fans, the Governor-General and Princess Alice, saw last semi-final game. W. Elston President Prince George Bis-Profs Elston is succeeding Mrs. *"1ell as president of the ?e Business and Profes-women's Club. Fraser. lost another Kennedy, who has to adlnner meeting last Thursday ^ motion'pictures v Carter- ?*� ^"nis Va"couv� Rotary Club at North !? �n M�Unt ^y- Carter/ Van^uver, and of rant,0Wn garden- showing Tl60111 that can Cl�se Station � Notice has 17 ^,:tetthe Hazelton will close Court Fines $112 in Month Police Court fines and costs totalled $112 in February, according to the police department report to the City Council Monday night. s Five criminal complaints were bandied.' Value, of property stolen during the month was $30.50, of wOiioh $5 was recovered. RANGER INSTRUCTOR , IN CITY TOMORROW All ranks of Pacific Coast Militia Rangers are urged to attend an important demonstration and lecture at company headquarters tomorrow (Friday) night commencing at 8 pan. QMS. Hayhurst of Vancouver will give instruction in the use of small arms and light weapons. Captain E. H. Burden is anxious to have a large attendance at this meeting,__ even for short periods of time, would create a traffic hazard, they fear. Tlie council suggest alternative sites for Mr. Anderson's consideration. ASK ROAD IMPROVEMENT Grading and improvement of Victoria street from Ninth to Eleventh avenues were asked in a petition presented to the council by 12 ratepayers. The matter was referred to the board of works with power to act. The week of May 9 to 16 will be declared "Nurses' Week" In Prince George, in common with other cities of the province. This was decided when a reque�>t was received by the council from the Registered Nurses of British Columbia^ During that week the nursing profession will conduct an education campaign to enlighten the public on the duties of nurses. The city received payment of $541.50 from Harry Thacker, rink manager, net proceeds Of the Civic Arena's ice operation during the winter. PERMIT FOR COWS Applications from Steve Struck, Mrs. M. Mutz and John Simonski to keep cows within the city, limits during 1943 were approved by the council. The fire department responded to four alarms and held three practices during March, Fire Chief D. G. Fraser reported. New Minister of Anglican Church Married Today Rev. Herbert Cutler, newly appointed rector of St. Michael's and All Angels' Church here, was married this morning in Vancouver to Florence Josephine Allan, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Dodd Allan, West Vancouver. Rev. Cooper conducted the ceremony in St. James Anglican Church. � The couple will arrive in Prince George in time for Mr. Cutler to conduct the services this Sunday. ' Mr. Cutler is from Stoke-on-Trent, England. He met Miss Allan in England several years ago and they corresponded ever since. Fourth Victory Loan Quota $240,006 For Pr. George District Campaign Committee Already Preparing For Drive �Determined to Reach Goal. Objective for Prince George and district In the Fourth Victory Loan campaign, opening April 26, is $240,000. Members of the local campaign committee are already active preparing for the drive and are determined this amount shall bi raised. It is $35,000 higher than the $205,000 quota set for the Third Victory Loan when a total of $282,900 was subscribed. The local committee met Wednes-^ day night and heard Robert Hager, unit organizer, and Chairman A. M. Patterson outline plans. The committee will meet each Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. in the LO. O.P. Hall during the campaign. Captain Russell explained the military here was going into the drive in conjunction with the military throughout the province. However, military authorities would be pleased to work closely with the Prince George committee in all phases of the campaign. SPECIAL CANVASS E. A. Markham has assumed charge of the canvass of Carter-Halls-Aldinger Co. Ltd. employees at the barracks and the airfield. Frank Clark explained to the meeting that the C.NJt. planned to have employees canvassed in the same" manner as the last Victory Loan, with credit for the amount subscribed coming to Prince George district. Three committees have been named as follows: speakers" committee, Dr. K. W. Alward, A. McB. Young and George Milburn; publicity, A. B. Moffat, with power to add, and school advertising, H. D. Stafford, H. R. Pennington and T. S. Carmi-chael. Mr. Carmichael also is secretary for the campaign committee. COMMITTEE MEMBERS Members of the committee are: Mayor A. M. Patterson, chairman; E. P. Little, A. B. Moffat, Dr. R. W. Alward, T. S. Carmichael,.'George Milburn, H. D. Stafford, J. N. Benson, R. S. Harlow, Frank Clark, Levi | Grfham, Neil A. Mckelvie, A. McB. Young, Ivor Guest, George Stevens, Jacob Leith-,, Frank C. Smith, A. T. Cross, E; A. 'Markham, Dr. Carl Ewert. G. B. Williams, F. J. Shearer, H. R. Pennington, Capt. Russell, J. W. Miers, Evert MacEachern, Dr. R. G. Newton, H. "Joe" Hewlett, C. O. Albins, M. S. Caine, John Mclnnis and John J. Lynch. Red Cross Fund Total Now $4088 C-H-A Employees at Construction Camp Give $251 With an additional $251.73 contribution coming from Carter-HaUs-Aldinger Co. Ltd. construction camp employees, the Prince George district Red Cross fund rose to $4,088.37 this week. Mayor A. M. Patterson, campaign chairman, is pleased with the response which has boosted the fund $1,288 over the original quota. Mrs. W. P. Jackson and Mrs. Arthur Thompson canvassed at^l jt construction camp. Names of Subscribers will be published in next week's issue of The Citizen. The Red Cross acknowledges the following additional contributions: District No. 6, Mrs. J. Keller, $290 �G. B. Wlliams, Dr. Alward, P. EL Wilson, A. T. Cross, L. E. Strom, A. P. Andersen, Nick Mradlu, Blup Bird Tearoom and staff, K. Irwin, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Keller, Miss ML Delmar, Mrss 8. Quarrels, J. A. de Roussy de Sales, E. J. Clendening;^. (See RED CROSS, Page Five) Collections on Current Taxes Set Record City of Prince George set a new record for tax collections in 1942 when 85.5 per cent of current taxos were paid into the City Hall. The total collection, was $35,761.73 on a levy of $41,672.73. In 1941 the city collected 80 per cent of current taxes or $32,210.39 en a levy of $40,035.05. In the brisk days of 1929 the percentage of collection was 71.9 per �cent. Tlie, lowest percen'age ever collected was 29.9 per cent in 1918. GOLFERS TEE OFF j AT LOCAL COURSE I A handful of golfers introduced the golf season here as they joined tine birds on the course last Sunday. Work of getting the greens jina fairways into chape is expected to start shortly, and a meeting of^ tine Prince George Golf, and Country Club to discuss 1943 pl^ns has been called for Friday at 8 p.m. at the apartmejwt of Miss Ruth Douglas, over G. B. Williams' store, Third avenue. All interested iri the game are asked to attend. Wartime Gardens Agricultural Supplies Board has just published a pamphlet entitled "Wartime Gardens*' for free distrib-uation. They may be obtained by writing the Publicity and Extension Division, Dominion "Department of . Killed in Action WILLIAMS LAKE�Mr. and Mrs. J. C. A. Long of Williams Lake have been notified that their son, Flight-Sergeant Robert Michael Long; previously reported missing, was killed in action. His body was recovered and buried at Portreath, Cornwall, England. George Crate Receives Gift George Crate, Provincial Police constable who retired last month on superannuation, was presented with a set of pipes and a tobacco pouch. at police headquarters Monday af-. ternoon. Sergeant George Clarf made thei presentation on beiralf of members 'of the Fort George Police sub-division and friends in the district. He spoke/Of the esteem in which Mr. Crate was held by fellow officers daring his, entire 18 years with^the British Columbia Police. ' Ration Board to Continue Work For Short Time Although their resignation was effective today, members of the Local Ration Board under Chairman John Mclnnis have advised the Wartime Prices and Trade Board they will carry on for a while to handle sugar applications. ' Ai\ official of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board is expected here shortly to investigate the possibility of establishing a permanent ration officer in this district. Today % the deadline for submission of applications for canning sugar. Leboe Bros. Mill at Loos Has $8000 Fire Flames destroyed the Leboe Bros..;�got up at 4:45 a.m.," explained B?R: Building Water Line EDMONTON�C. S. Kitchen, publisher of the Peace River Block News, in an interview here said Dawson Creek, boom town and end of steel on the Alaska highway, has started laying a 13-mile pipeline for water supply. Residents in the past have depended on snow and ice for drinking water, together with water pumped from the river. Chilcotin Pioneer Dies WILLIAMS LAKE � Eugene B. Stowell, 78 years, a resident of the Chilcotin since 1912, died in the War-Memorial Hospital, Williams Lake, after a long illness. Bridging Northern Rivers EDMONTON � Contracts to build bridges over t*ie Liard, Muskwa and Sikanni rivers have been let to two American concerns, Am?rlc"in Bridge Company and Pedersori Brothers. sawmill building, machinery and new boiler plant at Mile 34 (Loos) early Sunday morning..The loss is estimated at $8,00 and .is partially covered by insurance, e _ An eierht-man bucket brigade kept I th� flames from spreading and saved the planer mill and stacks of j lumber. There was no wind blow- | in : at the time. T^e was caused by a spark from the traction engine driving the machinery becoming lodged in an installation box covering a steam pipe. "The fire was discovered by the bull cook, Victor Reglnbald, when he Leboe when in Prince George Wednesday making arrangements for the shipping of an entire new mill to Loos. Fear that fire might destroy their plant, as it had done so many others in Fort George forestry district, Leboe brothers had placed equipment for another mill in storage here. "We will resume operations in about a month," stated Mr. Leboe. "Work of laying the foundation for a new mill on the same site is already in progress." Approximately 50 men are employed at the mill and logging camp.