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PRINCE GEORGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1960
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ON BERLIN
Curtain
BERLIN (Reuters) � A meet ing between Western militarj commanders here and Mayor Willy Brandt was called today as Communist East Germany clanked down the Iron Curtain for five days across the East-West Berlin border.
Just after midnight, reinforced East German police barred West Germans from usiny the Brandenburg gate separating the two sections of the city.
The East German restrictions apply to all West Germans who do not have an East German residence permit. Foreigners are not affected.
Several minutes after midnight, a West German sports car tried lo pass into East Berlin but was turned back. A number of West German Onb were let through from the east without trouble.
The restrictions were part of "necessary measures" ordered by the East German government to prevent East German territory being "misused" for a series of refugee meetings by West German expatriates from former East Germany and Poland.
The meetings open in West Berlin tomorrow and last until Sunday.
In Bonn, diplomatic observers, noting that the border closing was for a limited time, inter prcted the move as an allemp to assert border-control rights which the Russians have been seeking to give the East Ger mans for some time.
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LONDON (AP) � Britain, ii an evident warning to the Eas1 Berlin Communist regime, today reaffirmed the Western powers determination to treat any attack on West Berlin as an attack on itself.
The statement by a foreign office spokesman � was made in reaction to the imposition of a partial blockade of "West Berlin by the East Germans.. QUITE OBVIOUS
The state department issued this statement in Washington:
"It is not our practice to dignify propaganda statements by the East German regime. It is obvious, however, that in this instance, as in others in the past, the clanger to peace in Berlin lies in the aggressive threats constantly being made by the Soviet puppet regime in East Germany.
. . . Berlin is not now and never has been on East German soil."
TO BEAT WEATHER
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CHEESE LOVERS HIJACK TRUCK
MONTHKAI. kt) � Hijackers Tuesday made off with a truck carrying -12-1 cases <>f cheese, during a five-inimito period while tin* driver had It-It (lie vehicle unattended on a .street.
PRINCE GEORGE'S NEWEST BUILDING was unveiled Tuesday afternoon. The building, located on the corner of Fourth and Quebec, will house a lawyer, a
doctor and an optometrist. The single-storey building is shaped like an L with parking space off the street, behind the two wings. �James Meadows photo
af 122, Greater than 1959
VICTORIA (CD � British Columbia's polio toll is a dozen times as great as it was last year, although across Canada the incidence is only half that of 1959.
Provincial health officials are keeping their fingers crossed.
"We always expect our peak period in the latter part of October," a spokesman said. NINE DEATHS
Latest tally of B.C. polio cases is 122 witli the last reported two days ago at Summit Lake.
There have been nine deaths from the disease in the provinces this year.
At this time last year there were only 10 polio cases although the total for the year reached 129.
The Canadian tola! is down to 1320 cases compared with b'u'7 Aug. 20, 1059.
PRINCE PHILIP
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Philip Settles Labor Mess
LONDON ICH)�-Prince Philip's first try at settling a labor dispute seems to have been successful.
Thirty-two girl clerks employed by the Automobile Association had been fired from the Birmingham office because they went on strike for more pay and shorter hours.
The girls wrote to the duke, who is president of the association, appealing for help.
The result was a letter from the prince lo Miss Anne Godwin, general secretary of the Clerical and Administrative Workers Union, which backed the strikers.
Another letter went to Vis-jount Brantford, chairman of .he AA.
While Buckingham Palace do-
lied that Prince Philip was in-
crvening on anyone's behalf,
he AA, which has refused for
wo weeks lo talk with union
representatives, finally agreed
to negotiate Tuesday night.
There was no announcement about the terms of a settlement, but Miss Godwin said:
"Prince Philip's letter is completely in line with all 1 had hoped, I feel the prince lias demonstrated very clearly that he has a real interest in industrial matters."
But others were less happy about the situation. One lcadin employers' spokesman called it all "very, very surprising."
"It will he regarded as highly unusual by all employers," ho added.
AS CONGO POT BOILS ON
1OO UN Troops Guard Base
EL1SABETHV1LLE, The Congo (Reuters) � About 100 Swedish troops of the U.N. force in the Congo were rushed to Kamina military base today following a squabble between the U.N. and the Katanga provincial government over rights of the former Belgian base.
The Katanga government threatened Tuesday night to "iput fhe base out of action" unless its sovereignty is respected "over this Integral part of Katanga territory."
It was not clear just what Katanga could do to enforce its claims t o the base but t/he j Swedish troojps were moved into Kamina in case of trouble.
Observers 'here though Ka-anga would try to exert pres-
Farewell Fete Here For Five Mounties
A farewell party for. five con-tables who are being transferred vas held in the Civic Centre Tuesday night by the Prince icorge 11CMP detachment. Leaving here are Constables lanlcy Partridge, Ed Mantik, Iarry Hopps, Lome Newson anc oe Cormier. A dance and smorgasbord ormed the evening's entertain-lent.
A new arrival at the sub-division office is Const. R. W. Hanson from Regina. He will be in char, of communications.
WEATHER
Cloudy with occasional showers Thursday. Clear periods tonight. Remaining cool. Winds light.
Low tonight and high tomorrow at Quesncl, -10 and ()u; Prince George, 10 and o~>; Smith-ers, 37> and 55.
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Cloudy and cool Thursday. Winds easterly 15.
iw tonight and high tomorrow at Grande Prairie, 10 and
Now Hear This...
Prince George Sns'n and Door, Bossnian Joe Camozzi was return-
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has an office in the sky at Third and Brunswick
ing from a vacation In the Oka-nagan when he picked up a sailor on the '.oad outside Vernon. The boy paid lie was going to Rcvelstokc; Joe said he was headed for F'G. Boy mentioned he had an uncle in PG name of Camozzi. Boy turned out to be Arnold Cmnozzl, son of Joe's brother, and a cousin whom Joo hadn't scon for 15 years when the lad was only six. So they dl'ovo !�< Itovclslokc and had a fine family reunion . . .
llliriliony entered the local election scene last night when vivacious Gall Itiyant plunked out two little ditties on her 11*1 ol' banjo at Spike h'ncinark's rally. Right rousing it was, too . . , And when chairman Charlie Graham explained that campaign col'lers were a mile low, which called for contributions) lie add Odl We have, by sheer coinci donqp, home blank choqUOS . .
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Outside his window are large vnllnnees which he can close to keep out overly bright .sunshine, and this he did the other day. Moments later a phone call notified him his action had put the Social Credit committee rooms below In total darkness. Quipped frank; I realize you Social creil-iti'rs are in the dark and I'm delighted you have lo ask a Liberal when you want a little light , . . Socrcd stalwart Bert Lcboo's car displays bum per stickers that are slightly confusing, one reads: If you drive, drink A & W root j beer. The other: Win with Wil-\ listen. What's the connection, I lterl? . . . Jim McKce and his Northwest Telephone staff got a kick out ol a recent Item in this column BUggOSling that some plume operators tell callers the time when askodi No automatic exchanges dn this any more, says Jim. You want to turn back the eloek to the ont'-liorse-town
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No flights except those of UN planes would use Kamina, evacuated Tuesday by the Belgian Army.
Asked if this meant that the central government would not able to move its troops into Kamina, Berendsen waved hi hand and said: "That is a ihy ipothetjcal question ... 1 don't �want to discuss the future." HKIA' IKISH
The ugreemunt neutralizes the 'base, since no Katanga troops are there at present. The Swedish company will reinforce an Iriih company at present in control of the base with its complex installation.--.
Between 500 and G00 Belgian civilians arc still running' the 'base, at the request of the UN. ' One of Premier Tshombe's conditions'for the- UN entry into Katanga was that his troops and police would have the right to control all points of entry into the breakaway province. FOOD, AMMUNITION
.Most senior Belgian advisers here felt that the possible "invasion" of Katanga by soldiers of the central Congo government from southern Kaisai was more of a scare than a real danger at the moment.
Earlier it was said here that
the Congolese troops in the Kasai are spread thinly and are s'hort of food, transport and ammunition.
'Premier Patrice Lumumba returned to Leopoldville, the ccn tral capital, from a provinicial tour Tuesday night.
The premier's 'hope of direct military aid from other independent African stales dwindled Tuesday night when reports of resolutions passed 'by the Pan-African Congress meeting here indicated they would not act outside the framework of the United Nations.
VAXTBR HOME AGAIN
QUEBEC ICP) � Governor-General and Mine. Georges Vanier, appearing well rested after several week's vacation in England a r r i v (I he r e Tuesday niKlit aboard the Jjner Ivernia. They will take up "residence at the Citadel, the vice-regal summer residence until Sept. 29.
For City Merchant
Funeral service for Bert San son will be held at 2 p.m. Thurs day from Assman's Funera Chapel.
Mr. Samson, a well-known an popular figure in Prince Georg since 1951, died in hospital Tues day after a long illness. BORN IN TRUUO
Mr. Samson was born in Truro Nova Scotia, in 1892. He came t Prince George nine years ago and established Samson Floor Shop Ltd.
Shortly afterward, Mr. Samsoi established Prince George Floo Shop and Sanison-Kmet Floo Shop Ltd.. Dawson Creek, as sub sidiaries of Samson Floor Shop
In 1959. however, he sold ou his interest in Prince George Floor Shop to his employees. FIVE WEEKS
Mr. Samson became ill las January and had been in and out of hospital ever since. He went into Prince George Region al Hospital five weeks ago.
He is survived by his wife Margaret;, two children, Gerald 24, and Shirley Anne, 20; and two grandchildren, all of Prince George.
Season Opens in Area Thursday
Hunting season in the Prince George area (game management area 20) begins Thursday and the game department here reports a heavier sale of licences than last year.
Big game is plentiful in the area, said yame inspector Walter Gill today.
A brief look at regulations in area:
Bull moose, in season from Sept. 1 to Dec. 15. Antlerlcss moose (cow moose and moose
Advance Polling Slated For 3 Days Next Week
Worrying about losing your vote because you're going to be away election day? No need to.
Provisions have been made for absentee advance poll voting.' A voter absent from his own district may vote at any advance poll in the province, for the candidate of his choice who is running in the electoral district in which the voter is registered.
Advance polls will he held in the Civic Centre here from 1 to 9 p.m. Sept. 8, 9 and 10.
To be eligible lo cast a ballot at the advance poll, the voter must otbain a certificate from the returning officer. Room 204, 300 Brunswick, (lie registrar of voters in the provincial building, or from the deputy returning officer at the advance poll.
under one year), open from Dec. 1 to Dec. 15.
Buck deer, open from Sept. 17 to Dec. 4. Antlerless deer (does and fawns), Nov. 26 to Dec. 4.
Caribou in the George Mountain area arc open from Sept. 20 lo Oct. 10. Mr. Gill advises hunters who wish to kill caribou in other areas to consult game regulations or call the game department. He said caribou seasons vary in different areas.
Mountain goat, over one year, open from Aug. 15 lo Dec. 15.
Grizzly bears, Sept. 1 to June 30.
Bag limits for big game arc restricted lo:
Grizzly bear, one; dear, one-caribou, one; moose, one; goals, two.
Game tags must be obtained and placed on animals as soon as they are killed. This applies to moose, deer, and mountain goat. It does not include caribou.
Ducks (except Eider ducks), geese and coots, open from Sept. 17 lo Dec. 21.
Pubjic p oil ti c'al meetings scheduled for tonight in Fort ieorge riding include:
Hay WJUlston (Social Credit), I McLebd Lake. , Ken Rutherford (CCF), at Ale-/a Lake
(Special to The Citizen) VICTORIA�Loggers and sawmill operators in areas plagued with seasonal cutbacks caused by unfavorable weather should experiment with new techniques to make year-round operations practical, says a B.C. Research Council report on the province's unemployment problem.
The report, released here re-c e n 11 y, says there have been considerable technological changes and innovations within the industry. However, they have evolved by modification and improvement of existing logging methods rather than the development of completely new techniques. IMPROVE VI EM)
"Where winter logging is impossible because of weather-induced problems, the problem involved will probably be surmounted by a major change in technology. It is principally in the field of transportation in the woods that such a development is needed."
The forest industries could be used to counter seasonal unem-p 1 o y m cut and this could be achieved by using forestry practices that will increase and improve the yield of the second-growth forests.
The report suggests forest lands not now supporting commercial growth should be refor-estated. It would be in line with government policy of having all forest areas on a perpetual yield basis. �TKM) CKEDIT
Consideration should also bo given to extending special cred-H to small operators whose only source of money during off-seasons are the chartered banks. The system would be associated with higher risk since current production would be the principal security.
It also suggests the industry should be encouraged to use >rice discounts to promote the mrchase of lumber during win-er months. Some form of .subsidy or other public assistance night be necessary to encour-ige the discounts.
Funds; available under the Na-lonal Housing Act could be iscd to assist in the creation of jermaneht communities near ogging operations.
"Experience has shown . . . hat roads and communities vithin logging areas help to tabllsh a year-round labor orce and to provide the condi-lons that make its continuous mploymcnt possible." IAI.N FACTORS Seasonal unemployment could ic reduced if firms took maxi-[linn advantage of the length f the working .season. "Appro-iriate" weather forecasts made vailable to 'lie industry would ssist in achieving longer work-lg periods.
The report, prepared by two 'niversity of B.C. professors, aid in the past B.C. Fores! Svy-ice policy bad widespread for-st closures enforced whenever le summer fire hazard became xtrenie.
Many operations were; closed nncccs'sarlly by this practice, ul since (hen the Vancouver Istrict has been divided Into a umber ol' closure districts find [strlcts which do not have high
PRESIDENT EISENHOWER
Tuesday labelled as a wanton criminal act the bombing which killed Jordan's Premier Hazza Majali and 19 other persons. Time bombs planted in the Jordan government offices al Amman caused the deaths Monday.
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At UNESCO Meeting
MONTREAL (Cll � Appeals to all nations to work toward disarmament and to UNESCO to establish an illiteracy fund and voluntary service corps highlighted discussions at UNESCO world adult education conference Tuesday as delegates worked late to meet today's windup deadline. The Canadian-sponsored resolution on disarmament inspired 10 minutes of the most impassioned speech-making the conference has heard and was passed unanimously. INVEST MORE
Senator Donald Cameron of Alberta, Canadian delegation leader, said in introducing the resolution that all member-stales of UNESCO should be urged to invest a higher proportion of their resources in development of adult education.
Such development was "an urgent and important factor which would itself contribute to the promotion of world peace and understanding."
The resolution, "recognizing that the successful achievement of world disarmament would release substantial resources for peaceful purposes, calls upon all nations lo work with urgency and dispatch toward this desirable end."
Delegates from Mexico, Russia, the United Slates, Ghana, France, Senegal, the Philippines, Britain, Venezuela and India spoke in support of the resolution.
The conference approved an Australian resolution asking UNESCO lo establish a fund for the fight against illiteracy.
Introducing the resolution, A. S. M-. llely, director of adtdt education al the University of Adelaide, said, "International assistance to developing countries should be based on D system of multi-national co-operation rather than on the basis of bi-natiou-al agreements,
"Such assistance should, if possible, be channelled through the United Nations and its special agencies."
DOUGLAS GETS CROWD SECOND ONLY TO BENNETT'S
Words Fly Thick and Fast as Voting Date
VANCOUVER CPI � Saskatchewan's Premier Tommy Douglas stepped into the busy B.C. hustings Tuesday nifeht and drew an audience second only to that of Premier W. A. C. Bennett some nighls ago iri the province's capital.
In Vernon civic arena before 1,500 persons. .Mr. Douglas refuted charges by Premier Dennett thai Saskatchewan had suffered tinder a CCP government.
The population in the 1081
nsus wns 821,000. he said "and now its 007|000."
Investment, both public ami private, was SliOO,000,000 last year, .Mr. Douglas said, compared with $241,000,000 in I04H.
"That should clear up Premier lleiinett's statement," he said as the audience thundered applause.
Mr. Douglas said British Columbia Social Credit supporters "Hocked euiit" ior
TOMMY DOUGLAS
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June 8 election campaign, "but not a single Socrcd was elected."
"Does that sound as though we're frightening industry away?"
PETERSON
With just 13 days before the election, Social Credit candidates spread themselves across the province Tuesday and took aim at a wide variety of tunics.
In Ashcroft, Education Minister Leslie Peterson answerei charges of so-called giveaways by the government,
"II there ever wa.s a time when concessions and giveaways were rampant in 13.C, it was in the regime of the Conservatives and Liberals," he said,
Labor Minister Lylo Wicks, in Pill .Meadows, said tin1 Kraser Ifiver'.s dykes hud been improved in the last eight years.
lU'.ilili Minister Eric M.utm,
l'llll. GACiLAKDI . , . power l.ilk
] in Vancouver East, said with the j reelection of -Social Credit "all � health services would be expand-I <'d � and that's no slick pro-i misc."
GAGLAKDI
In Kiliinat. Highways Minister P. A. Gaglardl told an audience of 2S0 that if power development on the Peace and Columbia His1-ers was .started today every kilowatt of power developed would be in use by 1075.
Liberal Loader Ray Pcrrault, in North Vancouver, charged the B.C. government hud bucked nwuy from physical fitness.
A Liberal government would never stand idly by while children collected pop and beer bottles to send others lo the Olympics � us youngsters here did to 1011(1 Hurry und Valerie Jer-
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