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APRIL 1, 1943

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MERE MAN

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H (Eden Warns Utmost

Efforts‘ Needed To Win Per Person

Comments On

Rommel To (Evacuate ?

LONDON, A rli 1- Thurs- iIIy-(Oli-Tb: o shin rc- bad e e

rted reoin Madrid ‘yatbnadt

French ablpalglng m-

nean ports to refitted

gnlohly and sent 4e Genoa, or u

"The ob inference is that llllllble oat ta bel - looted foe ronunel,” in? slush

filth Annual Meeting 0f B.l.$. lield

Mr. Thomas Mc- Avinn Is Re-Electcd President; Success- ful Ypar, . ,.,

vMrrllliill-iisllddAlvinn ‘was re-

elected» prudent. or the-Qenevolcrit‘ a

Irish Society at the 118th Annual meeting held last night in the B. 1.3. hall. Mr. lidward Smith was re-eiected patron oi’ the Society for the curring year. - other o “COT; elected wen; 1st Vice-President, w. L O. Keiy (re-elected). 2nd. Vice-President, Mr. W. W. MCCBHOH (re-e ted). Treasure , Mr. John Callaghan (re-elected). Secretary, Mr. Alex. Laffertv ire- elected): Serzennt-at-Arms. Mr. Cornelius Corrigan (re-elected); Chief-Marshall, Mr. Joseph Cost- ello ‘ie-eiected): Door-Keeper. Mr. James ‘Thistle (re-elected) g Mr. Arthur McQuaid was re- elected chainnan cf the charitable committee. Mr. James Thiste was re-elected chairman of the social a ning committee. e President. Mr. Thomas Mc- Avinn gave an interesting and com-

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10 To 30 Per Gent Reduction

OTTAWA. March 30—(CP)—-Can- adas meat rationing plan an- nounced in the House oi Commons wuss by Finance Minister Iiaiey, vwilg result in reduction oi approx- lm m! l0 Per cent in the meat 32711531113331.0150! low-wage grou s Sulurird pen l?’ ‘riiw/"riiiori

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“Cheering News" But Would Venture No Forecast As To When War Will End.

l 61TH“. arch si —(CP)-- A war that "only m; utmost ei-

forts o each one of the United Nations will sulfa to achieve vie-

- " was von ay Rt. Hon. Aulirhioav n, Briti: rorsign glgoretary, at a prose conference

re

lie commented on the ring news" from Africa, the air fronts, Russia, the Pacific and China.

“But I would stress that despite all these encouraging symptom we must never for a moment under- rate the formidable nature or the foes whom we have to overcome," he said.

Mr, liden was asked if he would care to forecast when the war would end.

"Nobody in the worid would be so foolish as to forecast when the war will end," he replied. "Certain- ly I would not. It will be a long time and we will have lots of trouble."

Mr. Eden came to Ottawa yes- terday afternoon for a three-day visit after Wadiington conferences with President Roosevelt which he said were most valuable.

Mr. Eden said the only activity

which time would permit him in Canada. apart “inferences, would be a visit to a typical school of the combined (Air) training or- ganimtion. Mr. Eden's son now is entering the RAJ‘ and he assumed it possible, but, was not sure, that his m would coma to Canada for his r ri

rig. The British Foreign Secretary spsit nearly an hour with the dents and diir

ILI and post- war possibilities.

His mission to Ottawa. Mr Eden said. was for "oneciselv the saute ‘obiectf’ as his visit to Washington -"to undertake a Ienerai ex- diaime or views on all aspects of the war situation.” "

Italy Prepares For Invasion

BERNE, March 3l—(AP)-Italy published toda the text oi a new law which wo d lace the entu-e country under m litary rule and send all men and _womeri of 17 years or older into military de-- tachments in the event of invasion or threat of invasion.

The Fascist press and officials stressed home -" ' , esdpscciaily those on Bicily which exten from the we of the Italian boot to with- in iess than 80 miles of the Tim- isian coast.

Also ‘the secretary of the Fascist party completing a tour of Sicily, declared that every town and city is "a fort" and that the Sicilians would meet the trials and dangers of war with increased calmness and courage “the nearer the danger ap- pmached."

In addition to making all men and women of l7 or over not al- ready in service subject to call into military units, possibly local de- fence cor s, the new military rule law rcvi es that. boys and girls un- der 7 would be considered as mob- ilized civilians.

Montrsal Struggles Back To Normal

MONTREAL, March 3i ~40?)- Morntreal struggled back toward a normal transportation system - night, while repercussions oi the settlement or a tramways strke filled the city with apparently-UH‘ founded rumors oi another strike.

Montrealers knew tonight that their trams were back in service, because they were able to ride home in them. but d that out t rm ‘city was mm pupenizd rumors oi more trumle. Each successive rumor proved false.

‘Through it all. weary tram and bus operators, manly e! whom re- turned to worir after a few hours peat, following a 00-hour marathon meeting: struggled to keep abreast or a swelling passe er traffic that

times exceeded t facilities of fionbmal mmwaye after a I l-I- da strike. m“ settiemenéer that meg‘!!! [no specs co - who; 1i‘. Goidenbera had (Mun-fig ‘Rich!’ 0.311.!) and comps o ca . RI. 2gb bar: ninif 1'1 a three-man eci-nniittee .I. mailers. .-._.__...____...__- “IMO-Ill IUILDING I0! -___. , _. for) ~ P.

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CYITAWA. March bl - (CP) — Meat rationing for Canada, c1. ctive ea 1y in May on the basis oi wo DOUIICB a person a week, was ice" in the House oi Com- rriliolns today by Finance Minister s e . XMeatless days" will be observed

by restaurants, hotels and other public eating places. after plans now being prepared by the Prices Board are completed. The ration represents a reduction oi about one-half bound a week in the average per capita consump- tion of meat bv Canadians in i941 and i043 the Minister said. The rationing will be applied without diifercntiatio between various classes oi employment. A nutrition committee advising the

the opinion that two pounds oi meat a week plus butter eggs, and other available food ro- ducts. was sufficient for nutri ion. in an type oi work.

Put - and fish will not be in-

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the ration scheme to children iiad not been worked out yet. It was nit proposed to put “bur- densome restrictions" on farmers PESPQOUHK the slaughter of live- stock for their. own use and con- 50171900". but thBy would bo asked to live within the spirit of the X13180. There will be Tobtlwlflolgim - .,a '1 to lighter for sale." ' ' "Meatless days" in restaurants, hotel; and other public eating places are pioprsed to conserve m9“ Blllllflies and avoid discrim- lnflf-lfill flgainst those who do not make frequent use of restaurants. tioned bv lion. R. B. Han- sfn (Pros. . York-sunbiiry) following his statement in the I-Iousea Mr. Isley said the term meat did not cover poultry and fish. Butchers offal also was not included. i "'I_‘hat is an important ciassiii. Vlfiiwgtiig funcigt." 1151c Lzontlixriued. ‘It e, sa r. anson.‘ is Just offal."

immorality 0f llazi Youth ls Condemned

BERNE, Switzerland, March 3i- fAPl-A Roman catholic news Strvlua published toady a. pastoral letter for Lent condemnin sex. ual immorality of Nazi you h. It said German Catholic bisho in 0010mm and Paderborne h cir- culated the letter in their dioceses.

"Sexual violations are being m“. sidflod i1 virtue, thus destroying resistance of spirit, restraint oi conscience and consideration of . mpathy and justice which form- erly protected the people from themselves,’ it quoted the letter as saying.

“Sexual unchastity, slipping from occasional misdeeds m can- scious rebuff oi christian moral. it r, has become a dangerous force w ich threatens to n e marrow and power oi the people, particularly youth."

"Whoever places legitimate and illegitimate motherhood on the same lei-cl." ii was quoted as add. ink. “iilnccs u burden on the ideal of motherhood and the value of woman and does the worst possible service to female youth."

Basic Rate‘ 0f Pay For Steel Plants

“Meatless Days” To B e obServed I ll done about Rommel and Public Eating

By Glenn Babb, Auooiated Press War Anllyat

The respite which the Axis stand in Tunisia has given Hitler is rapidly running out. Doubtieu he reads the signs that the period oi’ grace may be shorter than he had calculated. There ls every indication that his high command already is concerned primarily with ‘in m". villi of- view there is little more that can be

They have their mission, to buy a few more precious weeks with the lives at their disposal. As their Tun. lalan foothold shrinks their reinforcement or rescue becomes increasing-

Afriean phase. From his

on Arnirn.

ly difficult; it remains to be seen whether the latter will be seriously n.

tempted.

preparation for the shock of an Isrirope itself. The immediate task nerves which the United Nations,

hands. been: to be carrying on with

of living Europe's soft underbelly a sinco the African landings disclose strategy.

Hitler cannot be sure that the come from the Tunisian sprln boar

northeast Africa. under Gen. my in the northwest under Li. present them out of their calculations.

Gen.

and the Islands which may become

that must fall sooner or later he has made unwilling domain.

For Hitler's command It la necessary to get on with the next Job. Allied attach against the fortress oi

is the stiffening of his Italian ally,

not merely against the actual physical assault but against the war of

with the initiative safely in their telling effect.

'.l‘here is no doubt that Hitler has been able to do a lot in the way

protective shell in the five months da. new phase of United Nations

ilrst trans-Mediterranean blow will d. lie must watch the whole 3.000-

milo extent of African northern coast. There is still a British Army in Sir Maitlziid Wilson and an American Ar-

Mark Clark. Little is known o! their

strength and dispositions, but the Axis commands cannot leave Italy undoubtedly is receiving first attention, the Italian mainland

stepping stories for invasion.

All the weeks from now on are filled with the menace oi the blow somewhere on the coast c! the continent

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For Booking 0f Rhubarb

"The government is extremely an- xious to encourage the cunning and preserving cf home grown

particularly home crinriing,“ de- clared Mr. O W Rodomar, Senior dministra-

Official o! the Ration tion in Canada, Montrea , who ar- rived in Charlottetown last night. He was accompanied by Mr. E C. Milne. Eastern Director oi ration- ing, also of Montreal. i

Shortly after arriving hero last night, Mr. ludomar was able to announce officially that

_iect_ive today extra sugar will be allowed for home cook- ing oi rhubarb". It bad n definitely decided in Ottawa last evening that blue spare coupon number one would be good for 011B Pound Purchase froin re- tailers and would be until May 31. “Only be good.’ he emphasised. pound should sweeten

unds oi rhubarb." he added.

r_. Rodomar. who is a native oi Russia, stated in an interview that he was "surprised to learn that there is not much canning done in Prince Edward Island.” He went on to say, "W le I am not an expert. I do not know that the rest or the Dominlim has been extremely suc- cessful in canning fruit which cer- tainly keeps well-and by canning I do not mean that cans must be used as jars, pickle jars or sealers can be utilized for canning; in other words I mean by canning that fruit is put up with a light syrup.

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"The reason the government re- commends home canning," said Mr. Rodomar, "i; because more fruit can be put up with lea sugar and at smaller cost. Canned fruit also retains more oi its vitamin value than docs the fresh fruit. For these reasons it is obvious why the government encourages home can- ning but it also rec " that a. great deal of iruit wii be made into am and the sugar administration maki plans to allotts. suificien almmguri oi sugar to make this pos- s .

Messrs. Rcdomar and Milne leave at noon today for 5 dney, NB. and will also visit iiax befom

‘liabilities of the Province in res-

House in Committee

_On Amendments to The Prohibition Act

Additional Prohibition Act amendp an“. "u! . " mrswp bum. V? .11. - month each, ‘pzecipitated a 'iively debate in the gis ature yesterday afternoon. The amendments were not introduced as part of the gov- ernment s nsorecl bill, but by Mr. A W. Ma eson, seconded by D.N MacKay, at the request of the Temperance Federation.

Progress was reported to enable the members to give further con- sideration to the new clauses.

The House met yesterday at

11.40 am Campbell introduced

Premier an Act for the relief of members of His Majesty's forces.

l-ion. Mr. Cox introduced an Act to amend the Game Act.

Hon. Mr. Cox presented the fol- lowing report of the Committee on Public Accounts:

“Your committee to report on the Public Accounts for the year ending Dec, 3i, 1942, be leave to submit its report as folows:

“Your committee met and ex- amllled the securities held in the sinkin funds, the teachers super- annua ion fund, the Carnegie en- dowment fund and the Charlotte- town housing account oi the Pro- vince, and your committee finds that the said securities correspond with the lists as shown by the Public Accounts for the year end- ing Dec. 3i. i942.

"Your committee further ex- amined the books and records of the Government oi the Province and certify that the gross funded debt. the net fluided debt. bank overdraft and loans from the pub- lic on deposit, as appear in the Public Accounts for the year end- ing Dec. 3i. i942. are correct; the total liabilities of the Province as at Dec. 3i, i042. arc $9,302,382.31.

"(Signedl H. H, Cox. C. C. Baker. E. P. Foley. M. Annear, J. R. Mac- Lean, A W Matheson”

Hon. Dr. MacMillaii said the only value the Public Accounts committee report would have wo d be ii it showed the amount of unpaid bills at the end oi the‘ year. This report as it stands is] of no value. It just means that in the opinion of the committee the sworn statement 0f the auditor is correct. No one questions that.

Premier Campbell said he re-

uestion bciiic debat- ed eight or n years ago.

Mr. McPhee asked as soon as possible the House be given iii- formation regarding the indirect

of any sort. Case's mo-

pect oi any uaran‘ es The m ci-l on Mr.

re turning;to_ Montrclal.

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otrr WA, March 3i -(CP)—

“IQ NQlOXIBl War Labor Board i0- night issued a. rulinil that the b‘- aic rate cl Ply l" 55"“ 5m fir‘? Ont, and SW10!!!» N- 5- h; plants be fixed at 50 olitsualn ma; with a ccst-oi-ilving of n e c

m1; w all emplo S. m$umllinilniln earni s of s l- workers in the sis-ups W1 <1"?-

0 I 3%,, '?,'i.'.';.'i‘.‘°ii. 5.231‘ Wendi. will i» four cents nishcr than W‘ _ 55-cent basic rate established lil- the farms of maattieinent oi iiiesieiil tribe early b .311» National $2. ubor Bus“! ruled that regardless of mo down- ward revision of the coat of llviflfl the minimum rats. P1718 W507‘. living bonus. is not to as cents an hour in for the duration of thiérwar.

The new basic rate our ll i" s. effective fwm the rim w w) in‘ main Maren I.

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Fox Pelts Prices Show Advance

MONTREAL, March 3i - ‘lite Canadian Fur Auction Sales Com- pany Limited March auction of general furs attracted a large at- tendance oi buyers, including sev- eral from South America and quite s, largo number from the United States.

Bidding was keen and advances were registered very frequently throughout the catalogue. Furs such as mink, beaver, emiine, cross fox. blue fox and red fox were sold on Monday and until Tuesday noon. a berrioon selling commenced for the first section of the silver fox collection. It was kept up all today and completed in the late afternoon.

The collection was a rather good one, consisting oi’ 14,497 skins which also included quite a num- ber of new types. The results were as follows: selected one-half to three-quarters silver advancediive per cent; regular one-half to three-quarter silvers advanced i0 Der cont: selected full silvers ad- vanced nine per cent; regular full silvers advanced 10 per cent. Iinier- ior types were strong and readily bOlIght.

The Canadian National Fiox Breeders Association special collec- tion, mainly nverage quality, was 100 per cent sold. Twenty plati- nvums averaged $107.90. Forty-nine platinum silvers averaged 081.18. 238 white marked silvers averaged $04.17. three selling at $155 each. Four light pearl platinums averag- ed $106 each.

The remaining part. of the silver

morrow, Thursday.

George A. Callback, manager. Fur Sales Department, Canadian National Pox Breeders Association.

Gents Per Pound For Prize Steer

MONOTON. N.B., Mairdi Ii -— (cP)- Grand champion short- hom steer of the second 811111181 Maritime fat cattle show and sale held hen,- m», the C.N.R lives mods today sold for 64 cent! P" p0llifid, one cent, higher than the tan prize winner at the i942 sale. Owner of the 8B0 pound m“ was Wyiev Mitchell. of Amherst, N S. and purchased by the W0 Barkers at the Cumberland County

town. The reserve grand champion wolghing 900 nminds and owned V!

fox and new types will be sold to-_

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luhacrlpilon Delivered. 83.00 “lu- IMW; other Prorlnc

t U.D..\_ $5.00.

GABES

Allied Push Continues In

. North

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ALLIED HEADQU RICA, March 31 — (AP) fanned out over the coa

British 1st Army in’ the ane and pressed on to

erte.

Miami's main‘ forces gourd w be making a hurried ght in open country northward toward Sims. 70 miles above the onrushing British VlliiKilBIldJ, and the coastal mad was reported strewn with enemy bodies and wrecked ms.- chines—vietima of a eeaselea shut- tle-bon-ibing by allied airmen, The 8th army captured Metouia and Oudref, the latter l2 miles north oi’ Gabce. early yesterday morning and advanced units swept ori to contact "hastiiv prepared cnleiiny deien ," communique a .

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Oudrei ia a junction oi lie road leading northwest about 4o miles to connect with Patton's southern American wing moving down from Bil Gustar. Italian rear- rds left b Rommel in betwoeri

be out oi! unless they make a pre-

, Port Williams.

and was purchased by the Domin- [on grows with headquarters at H ii x

“all birt om- oi the bop ranking cattle were shorthoi-ns. A bctai oi’ 51 head were entered with a total

cipitate withdrawal through mountain trails leading northeast- ward out of the pocket.

lxtenalve Minefield:

‘Ilia progress oi the U. l. troop! was lamp by extensive mine- fields laid in

wright. oi 46.860 pounds

Tom soles value for the steers was $10156 l2 with an average selling nrice of 2205 cents P97‘ pound. compared to l9 8 cents 11¢!’ mivnd last veer The nveriilc 991l- in" rvrirc "or animal was saloon.