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PRINCE GEORGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1960
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CANADIAN POPULATION INCREASING; REACHED 17,678,000 ON JANUARY 1
OTTAWA (CP) � Canada's population readied 17,678,000 on .Ian. 1, the bureau of statistics said today. This qstimate was an increase of 2.3 per cent � or 394,000 � from Jan. 1, 1959.
This compared with increases
of 397,000 in 1953 and the rec-ord 543,000 in 1957.
The population has increased by 1,597,000, or 9.9 per cent, since the 1953 census.
The Jan. 1 figure is up 193,-000 from July 1 last year.
KRAUS SCHROEDER
BERNICE GUSTAVSON
Two excited Grade L2 students today were declared winners of The Citizen's Guest Editorial Contest, winning trips to Victoria to witness the bringing down of the provincial budget.
They are 17-year-old Ber-nice Gustavgon of Nukko Lake and ln-year-old Kraus Schroeder of Rural Route 2.
Chosen from more than 90 senior high school students who submitted editorials, the pair Lewies Thui" (':�>; !\y pla^o &>'%�
The 10 runners-up, who will be awarded $10 for their efforts, arc listed below in alphabetical order, not necessarily in the order they placed:
Roberta Box, MichaeJ Crowe,
Ky THE CANADIAN PRESS The Commons approved an appropriation of $6,000,000 as Ottawa's share of emergency federal-provincial acreage payments to prairie farmers with snowed-in crops.
Opposition Leader Pearson accused the government of asking for a blank clique for S6.000,-,100 without telliir; (ho Commons v ie terms on which the money i\ ill be spent.
�VCCF II ou si" leader Hazen Argue said the i-'uwrnmenl acted only reluctantly and then with aftake-or-leave-it proposition to the provinces.
Agriculture Minister Ilarkncss denied both charvs and other accusations of di.-iv ;ard for Parliament.
Justice Minister Fulton said there is a decided possibility of criminal charges in connection with Montreal bridge loll collections as a result of new information produced bj RCMP raids. A bill of Samuel Boulangcr (L-Dnunmoiul - Athabaska) that Parliament adopt a distinctive national flag tin's session was talked out.
Labor Minister Starr estimated federal costs for the current winter works program will exceed last year's outlay by some $8,-500.000.
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Michael Gibbons, Edward Good-key, Sue Killy, Rita Lonsdale, Carson Merrick, Helen Ridley, Arlene Sinclair and Georgia Wplczuk. ON FUTURE
Miss Gustavson wrote on Transportation in the North, its importance and its future. Mr. Schroeder chose Prince George in the Next Decade as the topic for his 500-word editorial. The other topic was Prince George Senior High School, its present and future.
The editorials were judged by ^orro:- High School Principal Al-
lan Stables, City Clerk Arran . Thomson and Board of Trade i President John Morrison.
Winning editorials will bq| printed Thursday and Friday in The Citizen. BOTH SURPRISED
Both big winners were surprised and excited this morning when informed by Mr. Stables they had won the contest. Neither has been in Victoria before, much less seen the legislature in operation, and neither had expected to be a big winner.
Miss Gustavson. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Verner Gustavson
More People Working In January, Says 8J1C
Despite a seasonal increase in unemployment in the Pacific region during January, more people were working than at the same time last year.
This was disclosed today in the monthly summary of employment conditions released by Horace Keetch, regional director, Unemployment Insurance Commission. Vancouver.
Year-end separations in the retail-wholesale trade and service industries, plus adverse logging conditions and a curtailment in construction, were some of the major reasons for the increase in job registrations.
Most of the male applicants seeking work were in the construction, logging and lumber industries.
Women applicants consisted mainly of office personnel and cannery workers.
MORE LAYOFFS
Retail stores, catering and restaurant establishments reported a drop in business during January, and staffs were reduced accordingly.
Employment in tt.C. shipyards was confined mainly to short repair and overhaul pobs. It is expected that completion of the provincial government's construction of two ferries may result in further layoffs.
In the fishing industry, herring fleet operations were resinned on a reduced � scale. Limited trolling for spring salmon was hampered by inclement weather.
Adverse weather conditions
Now Hear This...
Ex-Mayor Carrie Jane Gray is Gary Wayant plans to start a go-
nOt alone in this book-writiny kart club hero, whatever that business; Kay Yardlcy, wife of | is ...
.{|j,Dick, has a couple of pages Coliseum Manager Bill Woycik
done on a novel she's taking is still waiting for the time clock
tm& diary of her experiences the Macdonald Tobacco Co. prom-
gjttb the British Army Medical ised. Wild Bill wil dress up his
also curbed some open pit mining operations.
On the brighter side of the employment picture, however, job opportunities improved for hard rock miners as the result of increased production created by stabilization of base metal prices.
Waterfront activities was particularly brisk, resulting in a shortage of experienced: longshoremen, winchmen and hatch tenders.
A good level of employment was also maintained in the pulp paper, sawmills and plywood plants. It is expected that this situation will further improve as markets become more firm.
The engineering and metalwork shops reported increased produc-1 tion and a fair employment situa- \ tion.
Winter employment publicity campaign and the municipal winter works incentive program materially assisted in the alleviation of seasonal unemployment.
"Indications arc that February should see a drop in unemployment and an upswing in job opportunities," Mr. Keetch said.
of Nukko Lake, has lived in this area all her life, possibly giving her an edge in her well-thought-out estimation of northern transportation. One form of transportation she has not been connected with directly is flying and she's "interested" in the plane trip to Victoria tomorrow.
Kraus Schroeder, son of Mrs. Margaret Schroeder of the Hart Highway, was born in Germany. He came to Prince George nine years ago.
Miss Gustavson admits to "two hours actual work" on her prize-winning, editorial. The other t>ig winner said it took him an hour and a half to turn out a free ticket to the capital.
Both winners hope to attend university. Miss Gustavson isn't sure what course she'd pursue. Mr. Schroeder has his heart set on law. BUSY DAYS
The two have a busy schedule ahead.
They will be oickod uo at home and taken to the airport, where they will board a plane for Vancouver. At Vancouver they will be met by a member of The Citizen organization, and put on a plane for Victoria, where they will spend the night at the Empress Hotel.
Next morning, they will be presented by Mr. Ray Williston, Minister of Lands and Forests, to Premier W. A. C. Bcnnct and members of his Cabinet.
That afternoon, as guests of the Cabinet, the two winners will sit in the Chamber of the Legislature during what often is the most exciting clay of any session �the bringing down of the Provincial budget.
Before the evening session, the winners will have an opportunity to see some of the sights of our beautiful capital city. They will fly back to Vancouver the following day in time to catch a return flight to Prince George.
WASHINGTON (CP) � The United States will press for Cana-1 Bian acceptance of the proposed S325,000,OUO Libby Dam project in the joint development of the Columbia River, auhorities disclosed Tuesday.
Representatives of the two governments opened a three-day meeting at Ottawa today to work out the basis for an agreement for a Canada-U.S. Columbia River treaty.
Forces Rap
OTTAWA ICP1 � The armed forces are dismayed at the $99,-000,000 reduction in the 1960-61 defence budget.
The consensus is that the government's thinking on defence policy is governed by money and not military strategy.
A survey of opinion in the armed service�those expressing views natura'lly cannot be quoted �indicates they feel the government should be spending more instead of less on defence.
The administration cut the defence budget to $1,596,272,226 for the fiscal year beginning April 1 from $1,695,194,006 in the current year. Progressive Conservative MPs say they have received indications the public feels Canada is already spending enough, if not too much, on defence.
Some add that they think Canada should get out of the air defence business, the most costly part.
The Liberals have not advocated any increase in defence expenditures and the CCF more than once has called for a heavy cut.
In the opinion of armed forces officers, the services aren't being given the equipment to carry out properly the roles assigned to them by the government.
MACMILLAN 66
LONDON (Reuters) � Political leaders and friends today cabled 66th birthday greetings to Prime Minister Macmillan, who was relaxing aboard a ship in the South Atlantic.
Macmillan, taking the restful way back from a strenuous six-weeks tour of Africa.
Heading the conference will be Justice Minister Fulton of Canada and Elmer Bennett, U.S. undersecretary of the inerior.
U.S. sources said the Libby Dam issue will play "a prominent part" in the negotiaions.
Libby Dam, a controversial issue for some years, would create a huge water reservoir on the border between Montana and B.C.
Canadian power authorities are reported opposed to the project because it would fix flow of the Kootenay River in one direction and prevent any future flexible diversion of the Kootenay. ' The U.S. argument is that there is strong demand for the dam in northwest U.S. Congress already has approved it.
The project would push water back on the Canadian side of the border for 42 miles. In return the U.S. would split power from the development with Canada on a 50-50 basis.
On actual development of the Columbia, the U.S. delegation feels preference might be given on the Canadian side either to damming the Arrow Lakes at C^stlegar, near th� Oanada-U.S. border, or Mica Creek, 90 miles upstream from Revelstoke.
Informants said that on the basis of costs, it would seem Mica Creek might be easier to tackle than the Arrow Lakes but either one would meet with U.S. approval. Engineers have estimated the two dams would provide a total of some 20,000,000 acre-feet of storage at a cost of some $350,000,000.
Probe o! leaks'
WASHINGTON (AP) � Senate Republican leader Everett Dirksen of Illinois hinted Tuesday at the possibility of a Senate investigation of reported leaks of secret testimony by central intelligence director Allen Dulles.
"I think it is something that merits further attention by the Senate," Dirsen said.
He said concern over leaks of military information from closed-door congressional hearings were discussed at a meeting between Republican House and Senate leaders and President Eisenhower.
The Illinois Senate said he also is concerned that some generals are talking too much in public.
Corps War
during the Second World And Mrs. Julie Fenner
Civic Centre with a $200 sign (no,
not noon) across the front. With
ITstoner has gone one better, j the rear of the building caving in. the has a book in print, a 22- however, lins smells like a case
of Nero fiddling while Rome
burns . . .
story of the world in verse. h Bii"
Titled "
In the Beginning,"
is produced in Mrs. Fcnner's ifl handwriting
llospial WA Proxy Mrs. Ken McKenzie says that's no "thrift"
& must be a book-writing ! shop at the new (What's That Tpr. Don Murphy iias start-1 Name Again1.') hospital. The word B.C. Indians, based on j is "gift" . . .
years at. a mission I Travellers between the Chief 'J;j at Hazellon ... Luke turnoff and Summit Lake
�.-!)� fans will probably die | are wondering when the highways .J-ck, but Our Sports Editor j deparment will get around to fixing the terrible mess the road maintainers have made of the once - excellent Hart Highway. They sav it's extremely danger-
has finally dc-his rocking chair Cidff"cover the Mohawk-Bear an � Vanderhoof tonight in
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ower saw salesman i ous but o-so-simple to fix
FINAL PLANS FOR DECORATING THE SIMON to right) Mrs. J. C. Harfbury, Mrs. Allan Macey, Mrs. Fraser Hotel ballroom were made Tuesday for the Fred Wade, general convener, Mrs. Geoff Came, co-Springtime Ball, Feb. 13. to be sponsored by the convener, and Mrs. W. A. Fry. Standing are Mrs. Al-Women's Auxiliary to the Prince George and District bert Celotto (right) and Mrs. Chester Jeffrey. Hospital. Committee in charge are: (Seated i"roii� left �Hal Vandervoort Photo
Lighting Rinks Not Their Job, School Board Told
Charge that civic bodies were attempting to unload city expense on the school board was made last night by Finance Chairman Bob Range.
Mr. Range was replying to a remark from Trustee Jack Rhodes that the boaru was being highly criticized by the Parks Board and the Recreation Commission for its failure to install electric lights around school ice rinks.
"Both the Parks Board and the Recreation Commission say the school board can do more," said Mr. Rhodes, who is board delegate on the Recreation Commission.
Trustee Harold Moffai said the school board would be overstepping if it made any policy favoring the city schools' ice rinks without being able to provide similar service for the rural areas.
The rinks are used by all city children and it is therefore a city expense, maintained Mr. Range.
At least we shouldn't do anything until we are advised by the Recreation Commission by letter, since it involves money, he said.
Teachers Won't Lose Pay For Court Appearances
School board employees who must leave their work to appear in court will have no deduction made from their salaries providing they receive no remuneration for services while there, school trustees decided last night.
The question arose after a rural teacher was summonsed to appear in city court when her car was stolen by juveniles. She was forced to miss her teaching duties on that day.
Under the School Act the teacher would automatically lose one clay's pay since provision is made there only for absence because of illness.
The board reserved the right to request proof of subpoena.
Northern Superintendents To Meet Here Thursday
District Superintendents of Schools from as far away as Prince Rupert, and Fort St. John will meet in Prince George Thursday to discuss common problems;
E. E. Hyndman of Victoria, chief inspector of schools for 13.C, will also travel to the city for the discussions.
Among topics to come under the inspectors' scrutiny at the day-long conference will be sections of the School Act, department heads in schools and a proposed conference of consultants and supervisors.
School trustees will host the visiting superintendents at luncheon Thursday noon when Mr. Hyndman will be guest speaker.
Taking part in the conference, in addition to School District 57 Superintendent K. F. Alexander, will be District Superintendents Joe Phillipson, Prince Rupert; Bill Gurney, Kitimat; Chris Wright, Smithcrs; D. H. Campbell, Fort. St. John; Walter Marchbank, Davvson Creek, and George Nelson, Quesncl.
Low Tender Accepted
Low bid of $1,575 submitted by Prince George Healing and Sheet Metal for installation of a furnace at Sinclair Mills school was accepted by school trustees at their meeting Tuesday night.
The firm will install a 170,000 B.T.U. unit and include duct work and registers for hot and cold air.
Only other tender, for $1,C97, was received from A. R. Watson.
BCTF Chief to Visit
R. B. Cox. president of t'-"-B.C. Teachers Federation, will visit Prince George Tuesday n. the course of a tour of the north central areas.
Mr. Cox will address a general meeting of teachers the same evening.
Also on hand will be Nick
'Ceycs of Qucsnel, geographic �epresehtativc of the North Ceri-.ral District.
Prior to the meeting the local Association of the B.C.T.F will play hosts to members of the Prince George School Uoard at a dinner.
Inquest on Friday
Inquest into the death of Joseph Mcrvin Sinclair, 36-ycar-old Red Rock woodcutter, has been set for 7 p.m. Friday.
Sinclair died early Tuesday in Vancouver's Shaughnessy Hospital after boing flown there when he failed to regain consciousness following his return home from a house party Sunday night.
His wife told police Sinclair had complained of not feeling well and sr.id he had been involved in a fight.
An RCMP spokesman said today there were no further developments in the case, but police "are still investigating."
Vancouver coroner Glen McDonald will preside at the inquest for two reasons: Prince George coroner Dr. A. L. Chambers attended Sinclair, and the man died in Vancouver.
Cloudy today and Thursday, except for Sunny periods Thursday iiiorning. Littje Change In temperature. Winds litjht northerly. Low tonight and hi.i-rh tomorrow at Prince George and Quesnel 2 and ;50. Smilhers 10 and 35.
Pence River {legion
Sunny with cloudy periods today and Thursday. Cold, tight winds. Low tonight and high tomorrow at Grande Prairie 15 below and zero.
Past 21 lion I'S
Lo Hi Preclp.
Prince George 4 2! .02
Terrace ............ 17 3S .05
Smithers ........ -1 31 �
Quesnel ............ 11 32 �
Kamloops ...... 28 38 .05
Dawso Creek.. -20 11 .02
Fort St. John.. . -3 10 .02 �
Fort Nelson.... -6 6 �
WHitehorae .... -4 0 CM