' A_______ ... _.. i Prince Gee An Independent Weekly Newipapw Devoted to the Interests of Central and Northern British Columbia No. 20 Prince George, B.C., Thursday, May 16, 1946 #2.00 a Year ivate Enterprise teds Fighting For Trade Boards Must Give Leadership, Establish Worth by Definite Aims Isulphur and molasses along with a shot of adrenalin was seven Boards of Trade and Junior Chambers of Corn-in Central B.C. to tone them up for the fight facing |te enterprise in Canada. |A crusade to develop citizenship from the community through an inspired leadership to include definite pro-for making better citizenship and the improvement of lunities is under way by the Canadian Chamber of Com-It offers new concepts of work to be done by Boards ide and Junior Chambers of Commerce. was the vision held out to 20 [tes from Prince Rupert, Ter-Burns Lake, Prince George, and Blue River at two- __;ions of a "clinic" devoted to jfying interest in common aims. Canadian Chamber of Com-desires to increase its mem- fp comprising some 230 organi- across Canada to where it epresent 200,000 businesses. im it wants every community of Trade and Chamber of tierce to likewise gain strength private enterprise may dum-its many traducers. was the challenge held forth lay night at a Board of Trade |et by Evan McConhick, mana-the field service department Canadian Chamber of Com- H. A. Purdy, of the same de-he supervised a confer-reslded over by A. M. Patter-which round-table discus-Isolidified local and national lives to be aimed at I McCormick submitted that in promote the civic, commer-adustrlal and agricultural pro-the community, the two jangeable organizations muse ENTERiPRIS5-5Page Eight) HON. E. T. KENNEY, minister of lands and forests, arrived here on Wednesday accompanied by O. P. Melrose% assistant deputy minister of lands, on a routine tour of inspection. Mr. Kenney will visit his home town, of Terrace and constituency of Skeena en route to Prince Rupert, whence he will sail for Vancouver. lazard \ntral Airways Planes itrol Vast Timber Lands I a flotilla of destroyers deploy-line of attack for the news forest fires bored along a five ront into sparse stands of al-j burned over timber in the plie River country on Thurs- jous tendrils of smoke drifted feet to where a Citizen re-peered through a brilliant a further horizon literally ed by a pall of smoke from fires originating from burning }amp hay on toward head-of the Blackwater River. . ewhere down below ten men side of the Praser River oda Creek were bringing un-itrol a large fire, [her fire season was under way limited B.C. Forest Service Fort George Forest District. er Henning, fire inspector, s map to show another ac-blaze. the ninth such marker leaving Prince George a iour before in the Cessna Central B.C. Airways Ltd. t time Interval some 6000 [miles of forest land had been ed. TALE PLUMES twin-engined monoplane pi- since smoke drifting over muskeg, dried lake beds and numerous tiny bodies of water. Scars slashed across the terrain below, to show where in years past other fires had escaped from range lands into timbered areas far removed from accessible roads. Above the Batnunl grazing lands flickers of flame danced like minute fireflies through the murky haze. Above the Cottohwood and Fort George Canyons one felt tempted to strain the hearing to catch an expected roar of waters from the Praser River in flood. From on high it appeared as though the chocolate coJored waters had risen ten feet or more. This impression was borne out later after Russ Baker had dropped back down on the airport landing strip and the party was re- | turning to Prince George. The one vivid impression from the trip was the vastness of the district covered in such a short time and the speed with which an aerial reconnaissance such as undertaken by the Central B.C. Airways affords the B.C. Forest Service a chance to "hit them while they are small," particularly as at the beginning of the flash hazard season it is not Russ Baker followed south i possible to man the lookouts due to the Cariboo Highway, tell- deeP snow on the high mountain levels. Recognition of the value of aerial reconnaissance is indicated in despatches providing tor three times as much flying this year as last. Central B.C. Airways Ltd. has been awarded the contract to supply four aircraft for fortstry patrol. A Bellanca transport freighter and a Fox Moth will workout of here and Fort St. James to handle both forest districts in Central B.C., while two Cessna Cranes will cover the Nelson district, out of Kamloops and Nelson. The service is anticipated to pro- George. vide regular patrols after flash met bumpy air at 4000 lightning storms to curb spot fires '�Sri c?rrent8 drifted UP The contract calls for some 600 thM?L W< Xt rose to hours lying tUTie being devoted in I meJn nl8her .where steaOy the above-districts. [Op YEARS the were wreathed in �s of smoke being searched the heavy haze by Hal Quinn, h Mr. Henning and the ve-sh pilot. , , like a tiny bubble of from a scratch, shone "Inge of green timber be-Woodpecker and Hixon. a hand's span away lay dwelling. toward the Cottonwood a lazed upward. !JJ spot fire was located, it alized on a district lot map get Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Moore left by C.P.A. mainliner Wednesday morning for a week's visit in Vancouver. Registration Card, Bud! Maybe You're Air-minded-Tool Northern horseplay prompted Mort Teare, Lou Strandberg and Jimmy Van Somers, woodsmen, to drag a companion on Wednesday afternoon toward the trim Tiger Moth of Cariboo Flying Club. Hal Rogers helped Gerry Quinn, club manager and instructor, to strap him in. "You don't need to be worried, it's perfectly safe," reassured the pilot. Near town the passenger brightened visibly and sugges-/ ted: / "Let's try a loop. Those/fellows down there thinr I'm scared." / Mr. Quinn followed/his passenger's whim, but drew the line at a flip roll. "How'd he take it? Alright? chorused the/trio upon them landing. /. "Do you feel alright � Pat Carey?"/pressed one. "Orrno, this shouldn't happen to me," groaned Gerry Quinn, recognizing the name of one of the most veteran bush pilots in Canada�with 6000 hours flying time. The pranksters beat a hasty departure, after paying ' the club fee. Wire JNews bulletins* By CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER (OP)�B.C.'s lumber industry which during average day produces approximately 8,000,-000 board feet of lumber was virtually paralyzed as a strike of 37,-000 logging � and sawmill workers continued into its second day. Both operators and International Woodworkers of America C.I.O.-C.C.L. awaited word of possible_new moves by the Dominion government to affect a settlement in the deadlock over a new working agreement. Pickets were maintaining a 24-hour vigil at all logging camps and sawmills throughout the province, with exception of the few which accepted the union demands, and those in the Prince George district. RICHMOND, Va. (CP) � Twenty-six persons were killed today in the crash of a southbound chartered airliner, which ran into trouble a few mjnutes after its take-off from Byrd Airport, near Richmond, and plunged .into a stand of pine woods in a vain attempt to return to the field. Civil Aeronautic Administration said the plane, which later burned, carried 24 passengers and a crew of two. Town Planning Aims Local Strike Conflict With Sales Teeters On Council Studying Suggestions lased On Government Survey A swoKrof Damocles was poised over home owners on recognized/arterial streets in Prince George on Monday by the City/Council. Ir may lop off frontages or sever through streets, depending on the decision reached in an estimated three months sjudy to be required of town planning suggestions conveyed y government experts. ' Aldermen talked about and around two bulky town planning brochures while halting progress was made in disposal of some 55 lots for $5344.63. First snag in considering 24 applications for properties involved 18 lots desired by Samuel H. Senkpiel on which to build homes for himself and his son in addition to constructing an auto camp and, eventually, a golf course, as amplified by Mayor Jack Nicholson. AUTO CAMP The lots desired are contained within the horseshoe formed in block 223 by Taylor Crescent and Regina Street, with the rounded end on Patricia Avenue slated for the site of their homes. The applicants stressed a willingness to supply water. The lots applied for are 3 to 8, 11 to 16 and 27 to 32, to be included with government lots they are acquiring. BEST SECTION "There should be some understanding about this," exclaimed Aid. C. W. Ferry, "I consider It in the best residential part of the city." "We are refusing to sell lots in some parts of the city where there is no water. And besides, how about zoning?" he asked. "We ate in no position to tarn down sound business propositions. Oar aim is building up the town. The mo. e we can do that the better fight we can put np for hydro," retorted Mayor Nicholson. "It would be better," suggested (See TOWN PLANNING, Page 4) J. G. TURGEON, former member of parliament for Cariboo. Canadian delegate to the United Nations special committee on refugees and displaced persons, has been elected chairman of a subcommittee appointed to report to the main body on establishment of a new international organization on refugees. TOKYO (CP)�Foreign Minister Yoshido, old school conservative, who was once imprisoned as a "peace-monger" in war-bent Japan, was named premier today to succeed another conservative, Baron Shidhara. CAIRO (CP)�Prime Minister Sidky Pasha said today he had been informed officially by the British delegation to the Anglo-Egyptian treaty talks that evacuation of Cairo and Alexandria has begun. Sidky Pasha told the senate Monday that British troops had begun evacuating barracks in Egypt. LONDON (OP)�A plan for a federal union of India was announced in the Commons today by Prime Minister Attlee. The plan was drawn up by a three-man cabinet mission to India following unsuccessful negotiations by Indian leaders themselves to formulate a plan for Indian independence and an interim government to rule while a new constitution was being drafted and adopted. Civic Employees Seek Pay Boost City Council accepted as a sign of the times a petition from civic employees on Monday urging that recognition be given "the increased cost of living," to the extent of a seven cent an hour increase in wages. The seven petitioners further want time and a half pay for overtime and double time for working holidays and Sundays. In addition they desire to work on a 44-hour week. "Well, the latter point is automatic," commented one alderman. Aid. J. N. Keller suggested the petition be held_ over until next meeting. "You are liable to have no employees," interjected W. G. Fraser, city clerk. It was left to the finance committee with possibility held of a special meeting of the City Council being called. U.B.C. Graduates District Students I University of British Columbia graduation results issued Wednes- j day show Vivian A. Vincent, Gang Ranch. Chilcotin, passed with second class honors in the faculty of arts and science for her bachelor of social work degree. Arthur C. Dimock of Smithers passed with second class honors in the faculty of applied science in civil engineering for his B.A.Sc. degree. Comp romises As a strike threat in the logging industry became reality throughout the greater part of B.C., Northern Interior Lumbermen's Association were prepared with auditors' statements this forenoon to resume negotiations with Local 1-424, I.W.A. The material was made ready at request of the Union in support of the operators' claims of inability to meet demands of the I.W.A. Members of the association spent Wednesday afternoon in conference over compromise measures they are-prepared to advance today as regards wages. * GIVE-AND-TAKE It was made clear by consensus that they are willing to accept any reasonable proposal which they can meet and continue to operate. The meeting was informed that employees of two member mills had walked off the Job immediately a strike at the coast was announced by radio. Union men declare no such an incident occurred. Mike Freyllnger, local business manager for the Union, stressed that no strike had been called Wednesday in this region at 11 a.m. H. Bergren, vice-president of the I.W.A., B.C. district, implied an amicable settlement may be reached today, provided operators are prepared to abide by verdict of arbitration on union security, involving the check-off. CONCESSIONS LIKELY He stated the Union is prepared to make certain concessions regarding wages and hours of work in recognition of local conditions, in this district. He Implied a deadline would possbly be set, on the basis of knowing what compromises operators are prepared for. Encouragement was further given the suggestion of an amicable settlement By an announcement by loggers that they are prepared to explore some form of union security. Both parties held individual meetings prior to the joint negotiating session. Operators are represented by J. H. Ruddock and the union by Mr. Bergren, who met with Mike Frey-linger, local business agent, and shop stewards. Mr. Bergren stated that no walkout has occurred anywhere in the district, according to information provided him by shop stewards. Record Festival Reveals Varied Talent in District SPECIAL SERVICE CHIEF LAKE�Rev. Herbert Cutler of St. Michael's Anglican Church in Prince George will conduct services in Chief Lake School on Sunday at 3 p.m. Farmers Fined $25 For Setting Fires Without Permits As a sequel to a series of spot fires in Mud River valley, Marvin Kaska and A. C. Pickering were convicted of setting a fire without a permit, in contravention of the Forest Act, and were each fined $25 by Magistrate George Milburn in District Police Court, on Monday. Flying Club Plans Vanderhoof Post A missionary flight, will be undertaken Sunday by Gerry Quinn, club Instructor and manager of Cariboo Flying Club. He is t a King one of the club's Tiger Moths to Vanderhoof for an organizational meeting there and it is hoped to form a branch club among Vanderhoof enthusiasts. Like Arabian Nights' tales, 1028 versions of the Drama-Music Festival are circulating out from Prince George to where in the quiet of their homes contestants may brag cf having participated in the finest festival ever held in Central B.C. It may have left competitors.and those arranging the three-day Festival emotionally exhausted but the nine sessions well justified the time devoted in months past to innumerable details involved." This seemed the consensus of contestants and the � behind-the-scenes workers of Prince George and District Drama and Music Association. An imaginative, altogether delightful production, "The Shoemaker and the Elves," captured for Woodpecker the cup for the best rural school play, directed by Miss M. Collinson. The junior drama cup was won in competition over 30 schools by the cast comprising Robert and Betty Buxton,1 Eileen and Derrek Flick and Marjorie Ann Alex. The comedy "The Pot Boiler," directed by Ray G. Wllliston, and a drama play, "Michael," directed by Mrs. E. L. McNamee, shared the outstanding merit award for the best all-round presentation by senior grades, and a cup. ' In awarding the casts' joint honors, the adjudicator, Mrs. Phoebe Smith, described the two outstanding Senior High School plays as first class productions any community might well be proud of. She singled out every individual member in the cast of "Campbell of Kilmohr" for special mention for a "splendid co-operative effort." Complete sincerity, and the vigor nnd life injected into his lead role by Scott Kennedy in the "Campbell of Kilmohr" led to him joining with Graham Hutton, who handled his part most excellently in the "Pot Boiler," and Barbara Austin, for a beautiful character study in "Michael," in forming a trio rating the honor award of a scholarship for the best individual performance. One will be chosen for the scholarship by the Festival committee once it draws its collective breath after winding up details of the three-day festival. Sinclair Mills Junior ensemble and Cranbrook Mills School chorus will share the cup for highest marks in the school choral class, 87 points� on a six months' basis. Certificates for outstanding individual performances will be sent to 43 entrants in the various events. The most outstanding duet was provided by Trude and Eugene Damms of South Fort George among elementary pupils and by two couples in higher grades, Joleen Nell and Dorothy Krauza, Giscorrie, and Ruth Frederick and Shirley Bradley, Vanderhoof. Most outstanding soloists were Ruth Bowman, city, and Evelyn Hrehorka, Sinclair Mills, among students; whilst Olive Woodcock wns the most outstanding vocalist among the adults. , Folk dancing obviously captured the fancy of Judges as well as the public from the points award3d, and Riano solos were of a firm calibre ,with Donna Styles rating highest points. Tabulated results are provided, as follows: (See FESTIVAL, Page Five)