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By The Canadian  Press
WASHINGTON � Prime Minister Diefenbaker and President Eisenhower, in a history-making ceremony, today signed the multi-million-dollar Columbia River treaty, described by Diefenbaker as one of the "great joint achievements of the 20th century."
The GO-year pact, under which British Columbia will gel one hall the additional power produced in the United States from three big dams to be built in B.C., is "more than a blueprint for technical and economic development,"  Diefenbaker said. "It  is a symbol of in-
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telligent   partnership."
"May this treaty which we launch today," said Diefenbaker, "be an example to the world of what nations can do by joint endeavor to contribute to the economic welfare of mankind." Harnessing of the bit; Columbia, which rises in the southeast corner of B.C., rolls northward about 200 miles and then cuts back south to flow through the long narrow lakes into American dams near Trail, has been a dream of engineers for years. DRAINAGE  AREA
The    river,    which   flows   into j the  Pacific  between  Washington ! and Oregon, has a drainage area of   219,500   square   miles   in   the northwestern    U.S.    and    :5!),5()O square miles in B.C.
The project envisions greater flood control, electric power and conservation than possible if each nation acted separately, The initial boost in low-cost power for  the  U.S.  was figured
The United States would pay Canada 50 per cent of the resulting savings in flood damage and supply Canada with 50 per cent of the electricity generated. Canada would allow a -12-mile backup in her territory of water stored by the U.S. Libby Dam to be built in Montana.
The treaty, to run for a minimum of 60 years and requiring L0 years' notice before termination by either party, now will be submitted to the Canadian Parliament and the U.S. Senate for ratification. It likely will get fast passage in both countries.
But the problem does not end there. The Canadian federal and B.C. governments are at  loggerheads on how Canadian costs are i to   be  financed.
15.C. wants a federal grant to cover part of the estimated $458,-000,000 costs of building the three    dams    and    transmission
GEORGE,  BRITISH  COLUMBIA, TUESDAY, JANUARY  17,   1961
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These initial gains would be brought about by Canada's building within nine years, at her expense, three storage dams at .Mica, High Arrow and Duncan Lakes.
Any Delay Up to B.C. � Green
OTTAWA 01� Responsibility for any delay in implementing terms of the Columbia River treaty will lie with B.C., External Affairs Minister Green ,suid I.ii lay.
"It's up ti> U.C. now," he told reporters us details were issued here mi the treaty signed 111 Washington.
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the proji !>y B.C. Mr.   i know, \\ will   taK proved : he,two have  tu t licit*   11 v permits Canai I that ch. it  firs!   v her; fji\ Of fin (ipcl'Ut i' >i i age Wen' whole  'h, initial!'.
The . i. U.C. i ment :�< tion. in. has i'ih i Benin : " panel i>a i eral <� .vi $34i n before ral ifieal ion ..[art mi the project. n officials indicated ljcs in tin1 ireaty. since as outlined  lasl  Octo-
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This financing problem has to be settled before construction begins. Of the three storage dams lo .be built in B.C., the costliest will be .$247,200,000 for one near Mica Creek on the Columbia's main stem. The second at High Arrow Lakes will be about $71,-800,000 and the third on the Kootenay, near Duncan Lake, will  cost some $25,600,000.
Total power transmission costs for British Columbia resulting from the three dams will he about $114,000,000. This includes facilities for receiving U.S. power generated from Canadian-stored water. ESTIMATED  SHAKE
By 1970, the estimated Canadian share of the downstream benefits will he about i.biu.inJU ilowalls from the three dams, providing a possible maximum 6,658*000,000 kilowatt hours of electricity, more than sufficient for a good-sized city.
But it is not likely that British Columbia would use all the power made available. Some may be sold back to the United Stales. The treaty says this can be clone through an exchange of notes between the two countries.
The British Columbia Power Commission will operate the treaty for Canada. The United States will designate a similar body on the American side. In addition Ihcrc will be a four-man permanent engineering board, two from Canada aiicl two from the United States, to make periodic inspections of construction and reports lo the two central governments on operations. I Hl.i: or CHARGE
Diefenbaker    said    ilie    treaty provides   the   U.S.   deliver   the Canadian share of the power free of   charge   al   a   point    on    the Canada-U.S.  border  near Oliver. "It   is estimated  on what   I  am advised   is   a   conservative   basis i that the Canadian share of power j can  be delivered at  load centres in   the   Lower   Mainland   and   interior al less than four mills per kilowatt   hour."
Most of the spending in con- � nection with the new facilities Will be on the Canadian side. Bui Diefenbaker said the Americans have already spent some i $2,000,000,000 al 1057 prices on plants and developments on the Columbia on the American side. Eventually generating plants mi^ht spring up on ihe Canadian side.
FVEIiY WINTER deer, moose and bear are spotted near the city. For some reason the area's wildlife likes to come out of the bush for a glimpse of civilization First report of the winter came this morning from residents of the Millar Addition who spotted a dew on  the Fraser River, above. �Vandervoort photo
HOPE FADES FOR 28
Divers Fight Time, Sea To Reach Trapped Men
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Sawley Re-Eiecled
Members of the Prince George branch, Navy League of Canada, re-elected Dud Sawley president al the animal meeting Monday night.
N e w officers elected arc: Tony Raines, sea cadet commit-tee chairman; Hugh Atkinson, secretary-treasurer; FJob McNeil, Gordon NoIjIc and Hitch lliteh-inan. directors.
Barry Hamelin will handle public relations.
The branch is spon iorcil by the Prince George K i w a n i s Club.
Mr. Saw ley reported present strength ul the corps is liO cadets and 2"> wrencltes. T h o league supplies complete uniforms for the wrenetles, and band instruments and oilier equipment  for the cadets.
The corps was operated last year on a total budget of some S7(io. ul which $280 was spent to re-wire the cadel quarters. Main source of revenue Is the annual Trafalgar Day Hall, which
NEW YORK (AP) � Deep-sea j divers battled against time and icy seas today to reach the broken hulk of a Texas Tower radar island sunk in the Atlantic 70 miles southwest of New York City.
Hope faded for finding any trapped survivors. All 28 men aboard the big station are dead or missing. One Imdy has been recovered and another sighted but lost.
Rescue operations were dramatically spurred Monday when enigmatic tappings and a sound likened to a human voice were heard coming from the tower. Then the rappings faded, slopped and  were never heard again.
"A   realistic   view."   said    the . U.S. Coast Guard, 'must be that i j the   men   in   the   tower   are   no | longer alive."
Officers   believe   the   tower   is in    an    upright    position,    more than 50 feet below the surface. The station, not unlike a ship: ' had two enclosed decks, containing  recreation   hall,   gymnasium, swimming pool, dining areas and cabins for personnel.
The air force said dial while the platform had separate compartments that could be scaled off, they were nol designed to be totally water light.
The families of several of the missing airmen reported the men had expressed fears thai the tower was unsafe, One woman received a letter from her husband saying: "I hope it (the lower) lasts long enough to m>\ home and see you and the kids again."
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The slide, about 300 feel long and 2n feel deep, halted traffic six hours Sunday until u path could be cut through ii by a bulldozer. Traffic was d e 1 a y e <1 for short periods Monday while crews worked on the slide.
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Meeting   a   week   earlier | than scheduled, city council gave first three readings at ' a   special   meeting  .Monday | night to a bylaw exempting some  types of stores  from ; M ii ii i e i p a 1   Act   closing regulations.
The bylaw,  which would 1 relax restrictions on neighborhood grocery stores, drug j stores and builders' supply outlets,    will    become    law ; with a  fourth reading.
Tlic bylaw was given its first j three   readings   so   it  could   be studied and assessed by interested    parties    before    the   regular council   meeting  Jan.  23,  Mayor 1 Garvin Dezei-i said.
"Public discussion on the bylaw will take place then," he , said. "'What we are doing now is putt ins our proposals before the public." 'MUCH TIME'
"This bylaw took much time and study by council," he said "We refuse to be stampeded into any move and ask that those who are against any, or all, parts of the bylaw will offer a workable alternative."
Following classes of shops are exempt from the provisions of the Municipal Act under t h e bylaw:
� "The drug stores within tlie iiiunicipalily may sell for the local convenience of shoppers within the municipality any or all items of merchandise contained in their stores with the following exceptions: photographic supplies, dry yoods, toys and novelties, stationery and electrical   appliances.
� "Builders'   supply   shops within the municipality may sell | any or all articles of merchandise i their   shops   on   Wednesday ! j afternoons   to   licenced   contrac-i tors only.
�   "Tlie class of shops known j as   neighborhood   grocery  stores ! are defined as grocery stores sit-1 uatccl  in  districts which arc not /nned as 'General Commercial A, B or C Districts,' and which have one cash  register checkout only, and  may sell any or all articles of merchandise on their shelves with the exception of the following:   photographic  supplies,  stationery, hardware, toys and  novelties,  dry  goods  and   electrical appliances.
The bylaw continues: "It shall I)G lawful for any of the above mentioned classes of shops to remain open for the conducting of business after the normal shop-pi us hours as laid down in ... llic Municipal Act."
("Ni ii*ii ihI hi nirs" means stores j must close at Ii p.m. .Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays ;iikI al inmm Wednesdays ;ni(l also ;i!| day Sunday and still im try I" ilidays.) AN\   IIKM
"Any person or firm who shall violate any of the provisions of this bylaw shall be liable oil conviction lo a fine nol exceeding $100 and or a term of imprisonment not exceeding ii() days at the discretion of the convicting magistrate for each subsequent offence,"
"This Is nol the end of Ihe road," Mayor Dczell said after I lie by lave was given its three readings. "Council is a court of appeal lo the taxpayer.
"My jjivin;; the bylaw ils readings we arc ^ivin^ people time to study it and discuss it before coming hero on the 23rd," Ihe mayor said.
SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS
Montreal Canadiens get three players on NHL first-half all-star team, Toronto two.
Vancouver Canucks move back into First place tie in  Will..
Five Mohawks clutter up CI1L scoring statistics.
INCREASED REVENUES
Hold-Line 1961 Budget
A preliminary municipal budget for U)(5] designed to hold the tax line at the 19(50 mill rate was presented to city council Monday night.
The total of $],842,750 represents a proposed increase in civic spending of $165,275 over last year's estimates. The difference is offset by increased revenues expected through the normal city growth and assessment increases.
Mayor Garvin Dezell said today he expects city council will be able, in the final budget, to reduce general purpose spending sufficiently to hold the tax line against an anticipated increase in school  costs of $66,000.
Preliminary school board budget released earlier called for raisins $4Ua.t>50 from city taxpayers.
"That figure presented last night is by nu means final," the mayor said. ""We are going to lake a very close look at every item and sec if we can cut it still further.
"I've personally asked the school board to do the same tiling. I told them council is most anxious lo ensure no increase in the tax rate this year, and that if the final school budget is reasonable from every aspect, we shall try to reduce our budget enough lo take up the school tax increase."
Mayor De/ell said if he is satisfied the school board has made every effort to be economical, "we won't opjiose the school budget (as council did last year by forcing it to arbitration) excel)! possibly on a mutter of principle.
'"Last year they wanted us to approve the school budget before we knew what share the provincial government proposed lo pay � and that's no good," the mayor said.
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Parliament Al a Glance
It.v Tlie Canadian 1'irss The Commons eased into the post-Yule work Lii'inil Monthly with a slow-paced, humdrum debate mi Finance- Minister Kltun-jng's baby budget,
The Coiuscrvcill vo in a j o r 1 I y defeated by a vole of 150 to 10 a ('('!�' motion of non-confidence in   the government's; budgetary
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VANCOUVER ii'i � The Vancouver IWA local reports ii is seeking h wage Increase of 20 cents hourly this year.
Sycl Thompson, president of Local ii! 17, said the membership voted Sunday lu recommend (his wage dciiiAiic] to the union's wngca hikI conlrocl conference mi coast negotiations this spring.
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VANCOUVER    CIl    � damage mounted today as way   and   railway   repair   crews used precious lime to clear roads and   tracks  of  rubble   following a crippling weekend deluge.
Work crews gained a nol her day as two Pacific storms threatening the lower mainland of B.C. moved northward, Another storm, however, is expected Wednesday. Its full potential has yet to be assessed,
Highways Minister I1. A. > Prince (leorge I'n�in if Jasper, and ii;ivel on lo Vun-ii   Eastern   Railway  Lracks.
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high- before the Trans-Canada Highway is rebuilt throu^l) the l-'nisur Canyon. Hi1 said the washout between Y.ile and Spuzzum was the largest ever and took out molt1 than 50(1,01)0 cubic fed (if earth, the highway and the CPU tracks. CLIMB TO SAFETY
Twenty-two persons, trapped for [Hi hours iu a CNR train between slides in the1 canyon, made an arduous climb lo safely .Monday nij4ht, lired, but in good spirits.
The caslbumul Continental No, �1 leli here Saturday ni^ht for Eastern Canada. It was halted Sunday morning near Boston Dar,
All the women aboard pitched in to help ilie cook.
The passengers had lo crawl up the canyon wall lo a road. lla^a^c was left   in  Ihi! train.
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