mzen An Independent Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of Central and Northern ftrilUh Columbia No. 43 Prince George, B.C., Thursday, October 24, 1946 Organize juadron Of fir Cadets f a Prince George jayal Canadian Air is being planned, Rotarians old Friday at luncheon by Vatt air engineer for Cari-ring Club and national dlrec-gliding for air cadets. a squaaron will require a , committee. Mr. Watt of-ItheWry Club first oppor-to back the proposed local otary and other service clubs Canada are sponsoring ons, the speaker said. TO JOIN 50 boys have expressed ess to join a local air cadet on, Mr. Watt reported. He be- Plane Fares To North Reduced Marked reductions in Canadian Pacific Air Lines passenger travel rates between Prince George and Port St. John, Grande Prairie and Edmonton, effective November 1, were announced today from Vancouver by J. A. Barber, district traf- fic manager. The new fare from this city to there were officers here several ex-air ready to work .e unit. Mr. Watt has asked ivincial secretary of the Royal an Air Cadets, Ernest Peer-come to Prince George to a squadron. jiing in the air cadet corps, [is actually a junior air force, izes boys with functions and ons of the R.C.AJF. R.C.A.P. supplies cadet Dns with equipment and the sent provides grants. Build- provided free of charge to ons. are definitely missing the Prince George, where you first class airport, by not air cadets," said Mr. Watt. ng in cadet squadrons pro-aluable education for youths bral aviation and trains per-| for the permanent force9. A on here would htlp to airport busy." INSTRUCTORS ernment sponsonV leading finto flying clubs and pro-structors for special air and courses and wireless, the 1 said. Assman, Rotary Club pre-I assured Mr. Watt that his Hon of the club sponsoring a bn would be discussed by the foil Parading lembrancc Day [mbrance Day plans of 143. Canadian Legion, will be led a week on Monday^pased Native program announced K Victor Morgan/president, " membership of^ver 225 re-| veterans/ jKiir vie with "Made-from Armentieres" at a [in the Canadian Legion Hall � songs and sentimental l feature the entertain- Saturday, November 9 f.ers anci returned veterans p town on Monday, Nbvem-^H fall in at 10:30 a.m. prior Reside service on Remem- 5ay at 11 ajn. house parties are being ar- ror the balance of the day g a dance bi Port St. John will be $12 with a return fare of $21.60, plus tax. Present single fare is $28. Passengers going to Grande Prairie will pay $19 single and $34.20 return, plus tax. Single fare to Edmonton will be $40 and charge for the round trip will be $72, plus tax. This is a remarkable reduction, the previous single fare being $73.60. When in Prince George this summer Mr. Barber said C.P.A. hoped to reduce fares as larger aircraft were acquired and operation costs were cut. Along with these reductions in rates CJA. will provide a service north assuring passengrs destined for� Yellowknife, N.W.T., of making direct connections. W. R. "Wop" May, assistant to the general manager of CPJL, arrived Friday in Prince Rupert to continue preliminary investigations whereby CP.A. may institute an air service between Prince Rupert and Vancouver possibly by putting in a landing strip at Tugwell Island to permit operation of land planes out of the port on a mainline servic. 32.00 a Year GRAY TUBGBON Police Rescue Cat Trapped by Mouse Devotion to duty above and beyond the promptings of discretion nearly cost the government building its pet mouser on a dance sponsored p ponsored Hall by the Canadian mc�rporatlons include Ltd- m<<**>> �- & King, Suite George. In its remorseless hunting the big, black cat with white vest spotted a tiny mouse which sought shelter in the nearest retreat, the cat plunging after its prey. And into the depths belowAne grillwork on Third Avenuewent Constables A. W. "Sandy" Millar and G. A. "Gib^Perry to remove from abpulf the head of a very annoyedcat a glass sealer. It scoojea away, vision unimpaired: /CJtonst. Ed Rosberg finally cor-/nered the cat In the garage. Adroit use of boards afforded protection against raking claws in the ensuing tug-of-war until the Jar finally was eased from the cat's head. In the bottom of the jar was a mouse�"Target for Wednesday"�quite dead. Night Classes Get Under Way Night classes opened this week in the Junior-Senior High School with a relatively poor turnout on Monday for the typing class which will require to be strengthened if it is to be continued the balance of the eight weeks, and sewing and bookkeeping classes getting under way Wednesday. The three courses commence at 7:30 p.m. on the respective nights, until 9:30 p.m. - � m* lild EVERYBODY WINS ren of Prince George are looking forward to their T HIl f h in the for the De to ti tary clubs have joined forces to give them i prizes next Thursday in the High School success of the event will bear a direct *e support given the sale of Hallowe'en Shell-buy Shell-Out Stamps from the children ! in stamps when making purchases at the Wid �e hClping tO d� thfCe thingS; pro . ,e Un and prizes for the youngsters. 1 e funds for Kinsmen and Rotary clubs to carry Gray Turgeon Draws Out Of Cariboo Field J. Gray Turgeon, former member of parliament for Cariboo, will be unable to again accept the Liberal nomination, he has informed Frank: Clark, president of the Cariboo Federal Liberal Association. "I am letting you know well m advance of the election," he said, "so that you will have plenty of time to nominate a suitable candidate. It is j my opinion that a nominating con- 1 vention should be held fairly early so that the chosen candidate .will have proper opportunity to visit the many communities which make up the Cariboo riding." The former member assured his support of the Liberal nominee, and expressed his gratitude for the "untiring, mannerin..:which you and; other Liberals and the various Liberal associations throughout the whole district worked for me, not only in actual election campaigns, put also during the intervening periods." Mr. Turgeon also expressed appreciation of the sympathetic consideration and help he received from all people of the Cariboo while he wasm ember. Elaborate Halloween Plans Made By Kinsmen-Rotary Clubs For Children 33 Prizes For Youngsters Collecting Most Stamps; Gay Party Planned Thirty-three prizes, with a total value of approximately $200 have been posted for the boys and girls collecting the greatest number of stamps. Master prize is a bicycle. So that the older children will not carry off all the collection awards, first, second and third prizes will be awarded boys under six years, girls under six years, boys, six to 10 years, girls, six to 10 years; boys 11 to 14 years, girls 11 to 14 years; boys 15 years and over, and girls 15 years and over. * At the high goblin's cave in the High School auditorium eight prizes will be awarded for best costumes. Collection of stamps from householders will go on from 4 to 6:30 pjn., after which 'the youngsters will,,gather at the following points: , McBride and Melville. Tenth and Vancouver. First and George. Third and Queens. Queens and Patricia. Kiddies will be met at each gathering place by Kinsmen arid Rotar- Hallowe'en entertainment for children in the Prince George area next Thursday will be on the largest organized scale ever known here. Kinsmen and Rotarians will assume the garbs and roles of senior goblins and elves to lead the juveniles through a hilarious round of excitement, entertainment and prize giving. Penny Shell-out Stamps being f sold in stores and from door to door by children' will pay for an ambitious entertainment for the kiddles on Hallowe'en and raise money for the two service clubs to carry, out community-t>enefit programs^ When the children make their age-old call next Thursday for Hallowe'en treats they will be seeking, not apples and candies, but Shell-out Stamps. $200 IN PRIZES Wire News Bulletins � By CANADIAN PRESS FASCIST TAG ASSAILED BRIGHTON�Prime Minister Clement Attlee today assailed what he said was the Soviet viewpoint that all opponents of Communism are Fascists. He also attacked the Russian government for isolationist policies. "If anywhere Communists fall," he told the Trades Union Congress annual conference, "then, however fair the conditions,, it is regarded as Fascism^ On the other hand a plebiscite taken where the Communist party is in power is regarded as the sacred voice of the people." THREATENED WALKOUT WASHINGTON � Strike-worried officials looked to the White House today for a possible sign of presidential intentions toward the threatened walkout November 1 of 400,-000 soft coal miners. Union President John L. Lewis has demanded a conference on new wage demands. AXE FOR O.P.A. OFFICE WASHINGTON � Congress may kill the office of Price Administration in January, some high United States administration officials pre- A nything Possible At Novel Radio Auction Tonight Would you like to hear George Williams sing? Or have a funny story by Gordon Nicol tickle your fancy? Perhaps a duct sang by A. R Moffat and Ray Williston would fill the bill? You can make all this come true tonight by participating in the Kinsmen-Rotary auction being broadcast over CKPG. Merely phone in your bids and ask any member of the two service clubs to entertain you. In this way you will support the Kinsmen - Rotary' Hallowe'en Shell-out program and have unusual entertainment as a bonus, Shell-out tickets to the value of your bids will be sent to you to yon will have them'on hand for the children when they begin ' collecting' on Hallowe'en Accomplished artists also will perform. �' - This novel radio auction will begin at 8:15 o'clockt onight. It will be unrehearsed and unpredictable. Radio listeners by their bidding will have Kinsmen and Rotarians dangling like puppets with everyone having fun. Phone your bids to 140, 162-R-1, 74-L-l or 189-L-2. Slow Start In Local Sale Of s Bonds lans dressed in costume and carry-(See HALLOWE'EN. Page 7) Standard Oil Backs Up Confidence In Central Kalph D. Baker, president and > managing-director of Standard Oil Company of British Columbia Ltd., and G. C. Wightman, sales superintendent for Standard; recently visited Prince George during an inspection vtrip throughout the area extending from Prince Rupert to Prince George, and south to KiOMilo House. To obtain his impressions of the country through which he had travelled, an interview was arranged with Mr. Baker at his Vancouver office. "The unmistakable evidence at every hand of the steady growth throughout the north central section of British Columbia was most impressive," he declared. "It is my; personal conviction that this present ||te of development will continue and, in fact, be increased during future years as a greater realization of the boundless resources and opportunities which exist throughout this portion of the province comes to those who do not yet recognize its potentialities. "To back up its faith in the rapid and continued development of this area, tfur company has already constructed two new bulk distributing plants and has others in prospect, which will be proceeded with just as soon as licences for their operation can be secured from the Coal and Petroleum Control Board.* At some points the present market does not justify the capital ex-sendltures earmarked. It is the fu-;ure to which we are looking. R. D. BAKER in this city. Cbncerninas, the future prospects of Prince George, Mr. Baker was very optimistic. �With such a strategic location, ypur city is the natural centre for ^l, highway, air and river traffic, and will undoubtedly play a leading part in the development of the vast north country," he said. St co kinsmen an^ Rotary clubs to Preve mmUnity"benefit projects in the next year. � revent H eve"' Vandalism trough Hallowe'en pranks. and entering into the spirit of the Hallowe'en ��re4P1ar!ng for visits from the little people by the program can be a 'We believe the northern and central sections of B.C. are going to grow. We want to grow with them; and to do that we are willing to back up our faith with substantial capital investments. Only through such a policy can we-contribute to and share rightfuliyin the development of Theft Charge Laid Against V. F. Jenlcs VintonF. Jenks was remanded eight days on Friday for preliminary hearing on a charge that he allegedly stole $183.89 from Joseph E. Hunt about September \1, by-Magistrate P. J. Mo ran in City Police Court. Accused was arrested as he stepped from, the courtroom under re-While. afPrince George Mr. Ba- j mand on another charge, pending MfTWightman and W. French, j return of his counsel, Alex McB. iboo branch manager, made an ] Young, K.C., due in this afternoon inspection of Standard's new plant from Vancouver. dieted today. But they added by then only a slim list of articles will be very scarce. Badly needed items in addition to rent will remain under ceilings. PARACHUTE FOR PILOTS WASHINGTON�The government stepped into the three-day old strike of 1400 Trans-World Airline pilots today with both sides accepting a federal mediation offer after 15,000 additional company employees had been thrown out of work. Pilots seek higher pay. PORT BESIEGED PEEPING�Government military sources confirm reports that the important port of Chefoo in Shantung province is under siege by land and sea with fighting in progress In the suburbs. Chefoo ^is reported to be defended by 100,000 Communist troops. Capture would snip the Communist sea route to Manchuria. POISON MEAT PROBE MONTREAli � Three % hundred members of 60 east-end families here were poisoned by contaminated meat or by bread containing arsenic, and authorities today stated a widespread investigation with police and health officials, participatng ha been, started. Inspector Arphonse Cantin said he would not rule out the possibility that the poisonings were not accidental. There were no fatalities, and all are now out of danger. TREATY BREACH CHARGE^ SEATTLE�The Daily Post-Intelligencer today reported Canadian customs is refusing to permit shipment of American goods over the Alaska Highway. It said the action of Canadian authorities is a direct violation of the treaty between the United States and Canada. Steady, consistent purchase of Canada Savings Loan bonds has marked the first week of sales in Prince George through chartered banks, with many purchases beingr placed through outside investment houses represented here, according to a summmary compiled this week. That there has been no he.avy rush is attributed in part to many people delaying purchases likely in expectation that a loan salesman would call upon them as in the days when Victory loans were campaigned for. The Canada Savings Loan will be continued until November 2, although it may be shortened or lengthened at the discretion of the Hon. J. L. Ilsley, federal minister of. , finance. From returns reported on by the-Canada Savings Bond press liaison office rural communities are indicating that their interest Is as keen as in larger centres, � ' \ Fog Blamed For Highway Mishap Heavy morning fog Is att for an accident five miles no the Summit Lake road on Sunday if which a taxi driven by Prank shot off the road on a- tiirn^ rolled over down an embankiiJBnl back onto its wheels, a passer Stanley Perry, sustaining a si cut over his right eye and a slble fracture of a rib. Special Agent Of C.N.R. Loses Wife Welcoming W. J. Beaton, former major in the Provost Corps, from Winnipeg, as his successor, Percy Swift, special agent for the C.N.R., made hurried plans Thursday upon his posting to Kamloops to arrange for his wife to leave Vancouver for the interior. Advice received prompted him to fly south oft Friday In time to be with Mrs. Swift when she passed away Saturday. . L He had left for the coast threjf^ weeks ago when she suffered n stroke but returned last week, re'-assured that his wife was rallying, anxiously awaiting a transfer to Kamlpaps. Mrt. Elsie Lillian Swift was 47 years of age and was well known in Winnipeg. She Is survived by her husband and three daughters, Mrs. A. G. Smith and Misses Patricia Jean and, Elsie Lorraine. ^-�� Funeral services were held or Tuesday in Mount Pleasant Undertaking Chapel by the Rev. Andrew Hoddan, interment in Forest Lawn Jltaorial Park. f ERRING MOUNTIE BWIFT CURRENT, Sask.�City Miocmnn Jack 'Stafford grinned b^By when he fixed a ticket on �a �iltomobile parked in front of a t 5^|ydrant on Swift Current's mdta street. Lettering on the door of the car showed that It belonged to the Royal Canadian Mounted