Prince victoria Citizen An Independent Weekly Utewtpope, Quoted to th� Interest, of Cent* ond Northern British Columbio ��-------------------------------- ��^m *r ��� Prince George, B.C., Thursday, July 29, ] &Y $2.50 a Year inericans _ lor Talks on Railroad ,5, Bank Reported Interested Rocky Mountain Trench Route D Hroad Construction and Worsening of International Spu� Activity of American Financial Interests 0[ denials by ex-Premier John Hart, P.G.E. president, that sts will get options on a railroad to Alaska, represent ^American |,ankers have announced their intention of being h *1 i inlpre the ih talks are necessarily aual it Is understood that erican visitors will repre- second largest inlerna-m bank in the United announcement follows a F0f rumors and counter-rum-arding the Alaska railroad. Spokesman-Review (Spo-IflTash.) said Sunday that Han railway officials and revive-: of on American have begun discussions [sinay result "within a year" bstniction of two rail con-between Alaska and the ntal United States. WITH B.C. irspaper said the discus-[began several weeks ago llnvolved Canadian Pacific adian National Railways. erican group." the report "is negotiating with wince of British Columbia �chase of the Pacific Great Railroad. their plans are worked [construction may be stnrt-i a year on a quadruple that would give Alaska connections with the States through Canada (luce rails to the Great mining area in the knit Territories. (Americans, who have now their forthcoming vis-! headed by the same indlv-rt� visited this city in Feb-The presence at Jasper directors of the large Am-bank concerned is being advantage of to bring all [Americans to Prince George. now be revealed that I American representative lined in touch with pro-[Bovernment interests ever 111 February visit. �TELEGRAMS that visit, it will be . the loca 1 Board of Trade "' grams to ex-Prem-art- urging that some-we to maintain Amer-iterest in an extension of >d a railroad to Al- gt in the minds of businessmen was J� that if the Ameri-'ack of cooperation rt �f the !\(;.E., they tempted to huild a a Alaska via Edmonton and Whitehorse, "native rout,*. 'Is week ex-Prem-s;*itl there was Al)- I'age 8) Dollar For Dollar HON. G. S. PEARSON, provincial minister of health, who states the government will equalize the amount raised for Prince George and District Hospital in the present drive to the extent of S22.500. $10 a Cup -.Mond disc ness r l'f> "'neks, rather �ovcr up his own down a ay evening. 1 /he Club' Cafe, Just arrived from '^e involved in a concerning lb.? L"?J the snmvshoes- noise, co-own- ^Z Ci?me to at ?a'0US prosPec- 'the Th[ gun, but, id weapon, .ll�ing closest to was for <1O. soon after Collector Resigns, To Enter Business Claude S. Foot, deputy collector, has tendered his resignation, after having served the provincial government for 33 years. He stated in an interview that he had no intention of leaving Prince George and intends going into business here, as soon as satisfactory arrangements can be made. Mr. Foot joined the service in 1915 at Quesnel and transferred to Prince George in 1922 when the collector's office was opened here. In 1932 he took over the government agency at Fort Fraser and in 1935 returned to Prince George where he has since resided. ^ Mr. Justice Wilson Addresses Rotary Hubert King, Rotarian Club president, had a happy inspiration when he invited Mr. Justice J. O. Wilson, Supreme Court judge, to address the club at the weekly Friday luncheon. Drawing on his experiences when he was on the Cariboo Court Bench. Mr. Justice Wilson entertained his listeners with the most amusing series of anecdotes it. has been their pleasure to hear for some time. At the end of his address he was loudly applauded and there were many present who would have liked to hear the stories over again. George Williams proposed a vote of thanks to the speaker, which was heartily endorsed 1 y all. Mr. Justice Wilson is spending a vacation in Prince George and district. * Now Vow Know * City Engineer Charlie East's gang of highwaymen are at work in the city, expertly tearing up the highway In Third Avenue and hoping to continue through to George Street. Man behind the shovel is Jack Yargeau. Purpose of the temporary desecration is replacement of 12-lnch water mains. Govt. Will Match Hospital Funds To Extent of $22,500 Pearson Guarantees Dollar For Dollar When Campaign Ends Renewed encouragement has been given by Hon. G. S. Pearson, provincial minister of health, towards the raising of money for the Prince George and District Hospital. With the campaign for funds now In full swing, Mr. Pearson announces that the government Is prepared to match dollar for dollar up to the sum of $22,500. This means that the provincial government is prepared to raise its contributions towards the hospital during the year to $47,500. The- gesture of the government in giving its blessing to the present drive for funds, and in committing itself on an equal basis has given much encouragement to the committee in charge of the drive, feeling, as it does, that all efforts must be made tot raise the maximum sum which Mr. Pearson has announced the government is prepared to allot. Meantime the campaign is proceeding steadily ,and to date there tias been the sum of approximate-y $3,000 collected. In donating a substantial sum, the Guilford Sawmills, Ltd., Penny, expresses its appreciation of the hospital services rendered in the past to its employees and their families. The company also expresses the hope that the hospital will be able to continue its rood'work in the future. A large donation has also been eceived from the Chinese Benevolent Association.' and a substantial payment from the Bran-Jer Sawmills, which was the first irm to contribute on an employ-re basis. A first-class cabaret and dance s being staged by the hospital Irive committee to be held at Six-Mile Lake on August 3. All proeeds are to go to the fund. Over 300 Said Killed LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany-second blasts shook the chemical jlant of I. G. Farben Company ast night and made almost im-wssible the search for bodies of he victims of violent blasts earlier in the day. United States army estimated more than 300 persons were killed in the early explosion. | amp Thirty-five smartly uniformed air cadets of Prince George's own 3^6 Squadron, R.C.A.C, paraded at the Rocky Mountain Rangers' Drill Hall on Tuesday evening for a final briefing before departure to summer camp at Patricia Bay, Vancouver Island. The commanding officer, P.O. John Watt, and the adjutant, P.O. G. "Murray, with Instructor Pete Bancroft told the cadets all arrangements for transport, equipment and conduct. During their Patricia Bay stay (August 1 to 15), the cadets will combine recreation with summer training. THREE R.C.A.P. AIRCRAFT The boys and officers, with the exception of Adjutant G. Murray, who is detained in Prince George by business, will meet at the Prince George Hotel at 11 o'clock on August 1. Three aircraft of the R.C.A.F. will fly them to Patricia Bay. At Patricia Bay a full program of training and entertainment will be instituted. The cadets will go out in air force crash boats and launches, visit the Royal Roads College, and be taken for flights in different types of aircraft, including R.C.A.F. bombers and reconnaissance planes. They will receive instruction in armaments, signals and navigation. At camp everything will be provided free of charge. The cadets will be Issued with fatigue clothes and summer uniform. Shows and sports events have been arranged for them. On completion of the visit they will be flown back. Prince George cadets will be housed in No. 3 camp at Patricia Bay. Three camps exist in all, each capable of accommodating 400 boys. Officer in charge of drill and physical training at the camp is F.O. Merlin Bunt, who is also a member of the Prince George 396 Royal Canadian Air Cadet squadron. Names of boys going from this city are: F/S R. Allen, AC2's K. Bate-man, P. Beach, F. Belshaiu, F. Brine, W. Burden, R. Buxton, J. Cadden, J. Checkley, G. Cle-land, I. DeVTitt, R. East, R. Foot, W. Ganton, J. Guay, R. Guile, A. Hansen, W. Hilde, E. Holt, R. Jacobson, J. Kempster, D. Kenney, R. Martinson, D. Ov-ington, C. Sandberg, O. Swanky, E. Warner, E. and G. Webster, G. Willsie, R. Wilkes, W. Zlok-likovitz, I\ Arnett, W. Dagg, A. Harvey. The boys were checked medically by the squadron medical officer, Dr. J. G. MacArthur, and his assistants to ensure their fitness. Civic Centre Head CIVIC CENTRE ASSOCIATION BECOMES REALITY AS INCORPORATION EFFECTED First Organization Meeting Mokes Plans to Move Drill Hall Into Town; Hartley Fawcett is Elected President D. H. "HARTLEY" FAWCETT. who was elected president of the Civic Centre Association, when an organization meeting was held on Friday evening. Mr. Fawcett is also president of the Junior- Chamber of Commerce, which organization is behind the civic movement. WATCH CHILDREN'S FOOD; INTESTINAL TROUBLE PREVALENT IN CITY, M.O. SAYS A high incidence of intestinal infection (diarrhoea) among children and adults In Prince George and district is occupying the attention of Provincial Clinic and City Health Officer Dr. T. H. Patterson. Warning parents to exersise care In the choice and preparation of food for children. Dr. Patterson said that chlorinization of water supply and pasteurization df milk have been found good protection in the past. In respect of chlorinization, the situation is improving with the appointment of a more expert man to watch chlorination of the city's water. Dr. Patterson, who has been two months in the city, finds the health of the children generally good. If there is any lack at all in tly diet, it is in fresh fruit and vegetables. Opportunities for observing the health of chidren become more frequent witfej the passing weeks, as more and', more young people attend the Children's Clinics held at the Cariboo Health Centre on the first and third Wednesday each month. Some 50 childen were present at the last Clinic session. Dr. Patterson calls special attention to the visit of specialists from the Children's Hospital, Vancouver, who will examine children at the Cariboo Health Centre tomorrow (Friday) starting at 9 a.m. This is the first time such facilities have been made available to the city's children and the diagnoses made by the specialists are free of charge. It is of the greatest help to these visiting specialists however, if they have a case history of the patient and parents are advised to consult their medical man before taking their child on to the visiting specialists. Problems the Medical Health Unit will tackle in the near future include restaurant supervision, testing of milk supplies for bac-tereological content and supervision of sanitation. Any complaints regarding sanitation which residents may have may be referred to the Unit immediately. The Medical Health Unit, Dr. Patterson emphasizes, is" a pre-ventative service. It does not give medical treatment but aims at preventing the spread of illness and infection in a general way. Union Nationale Sweeps Quebec With 82 Seals (By Canadian Press) QUEBEC�The Union Nation-ale government, lead by Premier Maurice Duplessis, returned to power Wednesday with an increased majority in the provincial general elections. The government party now occupies 82 of the 92 seats in the legislature. The Liberal party won only eight seats, where formerly it had 33 against Union National's 52. The? lemaining two seats are occupied by one Nationalist and one Independent. Cumpulsory Training Urged VANCOUVER � A one year compulsory military draft of Canadian men between IS and 21 will be urged on the National Liberal Convention at Ottawa next month by the British Columbia delegation it was learned tonight. B.C. Liberal President Arthur Laing said the resolution aimed at introducing peacetime conscription into Canada in the same form as had been, recently adopted by the United States draft law. Anticipating opposition, Laing said the B.C. delegation was "out to force the resolution to the convention floor." It is said that' eastern party strategists are planning to side track the resolution. Two Killed in Crash GRAND FORKS. B.C_� Pilot Arthur N. Hilson. ' Spokane. Wash., and passenger Lester Far-ish, Lincoln. Wash., were killed today when their plane crashed after take-off from the airport here. In serious condition in hospital are Norman W. Porteous. Seattle, and J. R. McDonald, fn-chelum, Wash. The four-passenger plane left Spokane, at noon for a fishing trip in the Okanagan Valley. The Seehee plane cleared customs here and was caught apparently by a dowridraft and struck a tree one mile from the | airport. U.N. Seeks Further Talks UNDATED�Responsible British officials said British. France and the United States are ready to present Russia with conditions for new talks on the Berlin crisis. It Is said a new formula will be set before Russian Foreign Minister Molotov during the next few days. In Washington, Secretary of State Marshall announced three nations had reached agreement, the next steps to be taken in Berlin." But, he said, for his part the agreement was secret, and he hoped the British and French would also consider it so. Culminating the enthusiasm, and hard work of a small body of public-minded citizens, Prince George may look forward to the establishment down-town of its long-desired civic centre, the Prince George Civic Centre Association, now incorporated under the Societies' Act, having come into being Friday evening, when the first organization meeting,was held by the incorporators and. other members in the city hall. The charter having now been obtained, the association has power to own land and carry on legally the establishing of a centre for the use of the citizens and which will fill a big service to all in the near future. � Temporary officers were elected at tl>e first meeting Friday, and plans laid for removing (he drill hall which has been purchased from the war assets to the site opposite the arena which has been granted by the city. Heading the newly-formed or-:anization is Hartley Fawcett, who has been acting as chairman of the temporary council which carried on the preliminary work leading up to incorporation. Mr. Fawcett, who is also president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, has taken a leading part in formulating plans to give the city its community centre, and has devoted much time and energy to bringing it into being. He was the unanimous choice for president of the new association. Vice-president elected was Garvin Dezell, president of the Prince George Curlers' Club, who also has done much to push ahead with the project aud who has stimulated others in assisting him in his efforts to secure the drill hall now purchased. Jerry Clark was elected secre-iSee CIVIC CENTRE, Page 4) Red Cross Donor Walks 33 Miles Sixty-three-year-old Lars Kal-destad of Isle Pierre, walked 33 miles into Prince George yesterday to give a pint of blood to the Red Cross blood donor unit. He was by far the toughest and the oldest of the 150 odd donors who turned up yesterday and his arrival created something of a sensation. Meanwhile, the CC.F. Hall last night looked like a remarkably cheerful front line casualty clearing station. White-uniformed nurses, some 40 portable beds on which blood donors reclined, steaming cups of coffee being handed round by Prince George Red Cross volunteers, among them a number of pretty girls who not only gave their services but their blood as well, made things, go with a dignified hustle. Men 'and women volunteered as blood donors in about equal �proportions. Blood donors drinking coffee said "they wore feeling fine." Among the score or so Rod Cross helpers, were Miss S. Woodhurn and Miss P. Fisk (serving coffee). Mrs. J. Keller and Mrs. T. H. Patterson (in the kitchen), Mrs. A. T. Cross and Mrs. Victor Morgan, controlling the flow of donors. There is still room for blood donors. The unit will be open at the CC.F. Hall this evening for Ihe last time. Auto Owners' Petition Available For Names At All City Garages The petition referred to in page 16 in the story of the resolution of the B.C. Automobile Association, which is now available for signature of all automobile owners, can be signed at any of the city garages, where copies of the petition have been left for that purpose.