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Overcast with snow; much colder: north- east winds 20. Low-high 25 and 30.
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CHARLOTTETOWN, CANADA MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1964.
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Flood waters surround this house and many others in Saint Raymond, Quebec. as the Ste. Anne River over- flowed Saturday. A quarter of the town was under water
QUEBEC TOWN ATIALLY FLOODED
when heavy rains and warm weather melted snow causing a heavy runoff. Water began receding Sunday as weather turned cooler and dozens of families began returning to
Said Close To
INDUSTRIALIST 81 SUNDAY
Cyrus Eaton, slal capitalist. plans Russia in spring In an exclusive Asso- ciated Press interview marking his 81st birthday. In his first public ments in many months, talks about the new Russian leaders since his friend, Ni-
controver- s
their homes. Ten homes were still isolated by 'water Sunday afternoon. The flood even reached the ground floor of the town hall.
(CP Wirephoto)
Science Pictured Losing
Reputation For Honesty
By CARL MOLLINS
MONTREAL (CPU-Science is ca
losing its reputation for‘honesty
sometimes sacrificing oh- iectivity under political pres- sures. botanist Barry Commo- ger told fellow scientists Sun- av '
Military rivalry. the space race and competition for re- search grants are factors tend- ing to corrupt scientific objec- tivity, he told the annual con- grass of the American Associa- tion for the Advancement for
A professor at Washington University, St. Louis. he said scientists must honor their tra- ditional duty to present scien- tific information factually and fairly to the public and leave decisions on priorities to society at
In address on scientific ethics and at a press confer- ence. he gave these examples of events in the United States which. he said, demonstrate breakdown in scientific ty:
Scientists underestimated the hazards of nuclear fallout in re- ports to the United States Atomic Energy Commi sioa in the 19505 by failing to ke into account important facts about the absorption of radioactive material in plants and animals. NOT PRESENTING FACTS
Organized medicine is ignor- ing the scientific responsibility
integ-
to present all the facts in op-I
a science is uniustly held
posing government m e d i c a 1
re. Scientists failed to give some unfavorable facts to U.S. politi- cal leaders in advising on a pro-
to land space vehicles on Mars in the 19705 i an to mpt to discover whether life exists on that p net.
Dr. Commoner described the Mars program as wastefuf and said scientists supporting the project neglected to cite evi- dence that the absence of water on Mars makes the possibility of life there remote.
He criticized scientists who support space programs on the grounds they might raise Amer- ican political and military pres- tige. He said such value judg- ments are the business of the
blic. not science.
Neurologist Walter Russell Lord Brain. past president of the British association for the advancement of science. said res n- sible for the application of sci- entific discoveries in society.
“Scientists are often in no po- sition to foresee the conse- quences of their discoveries, nor should they as scientists held responsible for decisions which are the responsibility of society as a whole."
CRISIS IS CITED
He cited "the present popula- tion crisis" as an example of society’s failure to foresee the
consequence of scientific and
technological developments sav- ing and preserving life.
Every scientist who has the choice of working on or doing research toward the develop- ment of nuclear weapons “must consider with the most careful attention his obligations to his conscience and to mankind," Paul-Emile Cardinal Leger said at a special service in St. Pat- rick's church for~'delegates.
“It is clear I cannot pro- nounce in an official way on what is still to be debated the (ecumenical) council." said. "but I will remind you all of one or two given factors which must be taken into ac- count.
"In the first place. merely be- (Continued on page 5, col. 1)
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kite Khrushchev. was side- lined. He wants to talk with the new Soviet leaders, and repeats his contention that the U.S. should strive to work with instead of against the Soviet Union.
By JOHN SHEPPARD
CLEVELAND (AP) -— Cyrus 5. Eaton, 81 Sunday. plans to visit Russia next spring. He wants to talk to the new Soviet rulers. He believes they want to get along with the West.
Eaton granted ore-birthday in- terview to The Associated Press in his office on the 36th floor of Terminal Tower. It was his first public comment on Russia since his friend, Nikita Khrush~ chev. was ousted as Soviet pre- mier last October.
e Nova Scotia-born indus- trialist said he thinks his friends in the Kremlin are ready to re- dax international tensions and want more trade with the United
Eaton said he was not sur- prised by the ouster in October of Khrushchev. now living out- side _ an " ’ easier time than Goldwater."
Because the Russian leader- ship, shakeup wasn't complete and the government is still run by committee rule. Eaton feels there is little likelihood of any radical policy changes.
- controversial multi-mil- lionai-re is of the opinion that building up economic might has
CYRUS EATON '
more survival value for the United States than building up military power. He urged ex-
Cyrus Eaton Plans Visit To New Leaders In Russia .
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pansion of U.S. trade with all:
countries as one solution to‘ world problems. MUST BE NOW
“It's now ver." thel white-haired industrialist said. l
"If we continue in the cold war, nuclear destruction is inevitable —by accident or design. If the hot war starts. t n we're through. because they can destroy us just as well as we can them. We'll end up a float- ing planet like the moon.
"I think the place to start is in commerce and trade. It’s the
t because you’re not con- cerned with the economic, po- litical or religious views of those buying your product. The only thing that matters is profit and competitive advantage.’
In addition to commenting on events in Russia since the re- moval of Khrushchev as re- mier. Eaton expressed concern‘ over Britain‘s financial future. He also branded unwise a pro-
l posa-l to arm a few merchant-I (Continued on page 5, col. 1)
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Snow Storm Hits Across Prairies
'By~»'-I’HE CANADIAN' PRESS The weather varied across
Holiday's. Death loll
Reaches 61
By THE CANADIAN PRESS The Christmas holiday death toll in Canada rose to GI Sun— day night with several hours yet to go in the holiday. A survey by The Canadian Press from noon Thursday local
era was one hunttn 'fa- tslity and four unclasslf‘led deaths.
Ontario led the m a deaths. 23 on it) vtnces with “9 Wilma. one hunting
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School Girl
MIAMI BEACH (AP) — A pretty high school sophomore gave her life in an heroic at- tempt to drive off a crazed assailant who attacked her mother with a carving knife Saturday.
Gayle Sterne, 15. was dead arrival at hospital. She massive. multiple wounds in the chest and back.
Her brother Michael. l3._suf- fered deep cuts on the hands and wrists when he, too, strug- gled with the attacker who forced his way into the Sterne apartment shortly before 4 a.m. The mother. Mrs. Jean Sterne
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In Canada
tal was 31. The highest total was in 1948 when 96 persons died during a four-day holiday. The survey does not include industrial or natural deaths, slayings or known suicides.
38, was stabbed repeatedly in the arms and body by a man she had known for three years and whose attentions she spurned.
Police arrested Alfonso Robles. 29-year-old Puerto Rl- can chef. and charged him with first degree murder. Lieut. Al-
Killed
As Mother ls Stabbed
bert Biblo said Robles told po-
Canada during the weekend as Canadians comp eted their Christmas c e l e b rations and started preparing to welcome the new year. '
Heavy blowing and drifting snow developed late Sunday in southern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba winds near 30 miles an hour.
e weather office said 'JlSl- bility could be reduced to near zero as Christmas visitors be- gan their homeward journeys. for all eastern Prairie regions Weather warnings were issued for all eastern Prairie regions and north to Manitoba's Flin Flon region.
The weather also hampered transportation in the QMaritime provinces. but i was fog. not snow, that caused the trouble
lice he stabbed the girl‘s mother there
and then turned on Gayle and her brother with the same carv- ing knife with an eight - inch blade when they tried to stop him.
Mrs. Sterne. clerk in a rest- aurant office, told detectives from her hospital bed that she met Robles three ears ago when both worked at the same
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She said Robles smashed through the door of the apar ment and attacked her with a carving knife. Then the children
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awakened and fought him off.
Screams of terror aroused neighbors, who called police. The girl was found in a hall- way and her mother was lying in a pool of blood on the kitchen floor. Michael sat at the kitchen table in deep shock.
Christmas air travel was halted as fog closed in airports Christmas and Boxing Day. but travel was resumed Sunday. COULDN'T GET LIQUOR
Christmas in Quebec was dry
for residents who couldn't get te
take-home liquor because of a strike by liquor board employ-
ees.
But it was wet for residents of St. Raymond. 30 miles west of Quebec City. as dozens of families' fled to higher ground Saturday when the ice-choked Ste. Anne River spilled over its
anks.
The floods were caused by unusually high temperatures he flood waters began reced- ing Sunday as the weathi.w turned cooler.
Montreal had its warmest hristmas on record with the
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temperature reaching 57.4 fie-I
grees Friday. The Ottawa area ad its w a r m e st Christmas since 1932 with a high of 48. Many parts of Ontario also had a green Christmas wi temperatures in the 405 and 505 over the holidays. But. they dropped down to lows of below 20 and highs of near 30 Sun-
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day. PEARSONS WERE HOME
At Ottawa. Prime Minister and Mrs. Pearson spent the holiday at. home with their son Geoffrey. his wife and five chil-
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en. Governor-General and Mme. Vanier were also at home Christmas and were hosts Christmas Day to eight students representing s e v e 11 Common- wealth countries. All are a- »tending Ottawa universities. Another Christmas party for. persons unable to be ome fort the holidays was held at Hali~ fax. where welfare organiza- tions and the immigration de- partment provided turkey din- ner for a ut 65 persons in de- part-ment detention headquar- rs.
Temperatures dropped to 27 below in Winnipeg Boxing Day. a 29-year-old woman froze to death early Christmas morning at Rolling River Indian reserve, 150 miles northwest of Winni- peg. and a 54-year-old man was take to hospital in Winnipeg with frostbite to bands. kneecap and foot after being found iyipg in a parking lot.
In British Columbia. snow- falls stopped at most points and it was slowly thawing on the province's south coast. making driving conditions in some areas hazardou
TURKEY COSTS CLOSE TO $500
PHILADELPHIA (AP)— Donald Orcutt's Christmas ey this year cost him dearly—about $500. Orcutt. a lieutenant in the Drexel Hill, Pa., police de- partment. didn't want to be
a victim in a wave of Christ- tout lern California receded Sunday. ‘ home in the Portland area Sun-
mas thefts that area.
On Christmas Eve be bid a small strong-box in the broiler section of the range oven. He was sure no burg— lar would think to look
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However. before leaving for church Christmas morn- ing. Orcutt and his wife put the turkey in the oven. She turned it to 450 degrees.
During the service, Orcutt suddenly remembered. Th bird wasn't the only thing cooking at home. He rushed found the box glowing golden-hot.
Inside were the charred remains of $320 in cash and valuable papers. plus the molten gold of several rings and watches.
Three Traffic Deaths Reported From Mainland
‘ ’l‘wo traffic deaths were re-
ported in Nova Scotia and one in New Brunswick over the weekend.
In Nova Scotia. Joseph O'Neil, 17. of Greenwood died on route to hospital at Halifax Saturday after a highway mishap at Lock- hartville. about four miles south of Wolfville.
O‘Neil‘s brother. Nial. 19, and Richard Jones were injured but not seriously when a car in which the three were travelling left the road on a curve.
At Truro John Maynard. 76- year-old retired ONR employee died Saturday night after he was struck by a car near his
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In New Brunswick. Marie Elizabeth Pitre, 7 Allard- ville. died en route to hospital at Bathurst after being struck in front of her home by a car driven by Omer Losier. also of Allardville. ROMP said the child apparently darted in front of the car.
No weekend were reported ward Island.
traffic deaths in Prince Ed-
Flying Claims Record
ST. PETERSBURG. Fla. (AP) Max Conrad. a flying grand- father. landed here Sunday. stretched his legs wearin and aimed a non-stop. longdis- tance record for light planes.
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The 61-year~old pilot. who left 0
Cape Town at 12 a.m. Thursday, brought his Piper 'I‘wdm Co- manche down at 8:49 a.m. after more than 56 hours in the air.
He claimed a record surpas- sing the one of 7,668 miles he set in 1959 on a flight from Casablanca to Los Angeles.
Conrad said that. to break his old record. he had to exceed the mileage by about 90 miles. figure I broke it by about 180," he said.
. stuntmsn. says only no test of
Famous Oa'killsla‘nd Treasure Only 20 Feet From Recovery
HAMILTON (cm _ notion Restall. s former motorcycle
rock and clay separate him fr 0 m n 8301130300 treasure trove believed buried in Oak Io-
10 per could the treasure." be said.
Oak Island was an anchorage for pirates who preyed on ‘ g galleons of the Spanish Main. Captain Kidd is said to have buried his boots? on Oak Island before he was banged‘ln
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) . Seventeen persons died in Flooding rivers that left seas liloods and damage estimates of mud in Oregon and wiped ran as high as 5500000000. entire communities in north- ‘ Evacuees w e r e returning
of homeless day.
skies Many homes were swept out easily while moving back to‘ to sea. In the valley. 20 home! where their omes were (disappeared into a reservoir. fwrecked or washed away. ‘ California
: T e l threat abated Rains continued in some ;throughout the Pacific north- areas. Mountain communities ‘wes., but more rains were fore- were receiving some snow to‘ day as the Eel. Klamath and
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cast for Oregon and California. t The U.S. weather bureau said, other river-s dropped.
lhowever. that much of the mois- Hundreds of r e s i d e n t s in :ture was turning to snow and‘Humboldt. Del Norte and Men-
jsleet because of dropping tem-gdocino counties in northwest iperatures. A cold front moving.Caiifornia returned home to from Alaska‘find themselves destitute and
i southeastward ‘ should have a drying effect in.homeiess. Others found muddy the Pacific northwest. ‘jdebris and tootin . l Oregon and California were- California's death toll rose to (hardest hit by the week of‘16 SUHdai'. I rainstorms but the muddy fin-; Searchers still were trying to!- gers of the Christmas floodinglfiud four persons .who vanished stretched also into Washington. jSaturday When a helicopter .idahn and Nevada. ‘crashed into the Eel River. The Latest counts from the five‘PiJOl was rescued. states showed 44 persons dead‘ Damage in California has and four unaccounted for in a beer estimalfll at betWEEn $130.. California rescue helicopterlooov000 Md 5200-000000- crash. Some 17,000 were home-' wafihinfllml ess. l Floriding rivers dropped. Damage still was unassessed,lL0W8!‘ temperatures and gap! but estimates placed the total heme“ rain and snow (‘lt‘tllds close to 9,000,000,000, imade the outlook optimistic. i Highways were reopened and POPE PRAYS 3travel was nearly normal Sun- Pope Paul sent cables to prel- v day. ates in the United States say-. Eight, persons died and state mg he prayed for victims of; government officials said dam— the flooding. lage would run into the millions A group of federal officials‘ot dollars. will today survey flood damage, ‘ then report to President John-
Idaho Streams which had claimed itwo lives and caused “millions 'tifdoliars" worth of damages. re- . rego iceded Sunday and the state rer Drenching rains hit the flood-{turned to almost normal.
plagued areas overnight but; own a colder weather and snow nipped Sandbagging kept the flood: the flood threat. At the flood- stage Truckee River from do- ing's height, some 8.000 persons ‘ ing m a 1 or damage. Weather were evacuated from their ‘was clear and the Truckee h mes. l nearly normal today.
Financier Dies Of Heart Attack
TORONTO (CPI — W. Eric nadian corporations embracing Phillips. 71. financier. soidler.,a wide range of industry educationist, engineer and gen-‘ He was a director of Stand- tleman farmer. died early Sat~ and Radio Limited. which owns urday. He suffered a heart at- nadio stations CFRB in Toronto tack at his winter home in and CJAD in Montreal.
Palm Beach, F . SOLD SAFETY GLASS
Mr Phillips was chairman His glass factory prospered and chief executive officer of through the sale of safety glass Massey - Ferguson Limited. a automobile manufacturers. company salvage Describing these early years, be from near - extinction and build once told an interviewer: into a major international con- "I worked pretty hard.
son. The state-by-state situation:
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am. He was also board chairman of Argus Corporation Limited, a giant holding company which he and Toronto industrialist E. P. Taylor founded. Canadian Pitts- burgh Industries Limited. Du- nada Limited and
a Standard Chemical Limited. 1 Mr. Phillips started his own}
blossomed into a businessl genius. At the time of his death‘
.he was connected With 26 Ca-
glass factory in Oshawa. Ont”; ' 1922. From this beginning he.
At least I think I did, even it some people don't seem o - lieve it."
was said to have all the essential ingredients of top executive—the ability to quickly grasp a situation. to pick the right men and to delegate auth-
l 0 . “One of the secrets of being an executive," he sai . “is never to do anything thm you can get someone to do for you “
In his financial career. he was (Continued on page .1. col. 4)
HALIFAX (CPI —- "Spring" is expected to end in the Mari-l times todav. ‘
Spring-like Weather is Due To End Today
l-‘og. which accompanied the warm spell. disrupted air travel i the region. Dozens of flights were cancelled and thousands
Ill deaths imm‘PQ-Nm 5‘30“. 90'" Mild weather. with tempera- y "I I ldied alt: AM a" m a drum" 1.." . ,, tures in the high 505. melted of air travellers. homewnrd mull while dancing _, m h.- h“ but“ “"5 is all W' Mr“ 3‘7 much of the snow in the Mari- bound for Christmas. were left NG dllnd had No drown- by 0th." for at.“ “‘d’. bum a“ "m times late last week and gave stranded. The Saint John. NB. doltha. while mm m .m m "m‘ .. u" wan” buriefm‘fy“ "In. most areas a green Giristmas. airport. closed since Thursday. rowned in Prince a,“ 1.. n. h in ammo“ mfknlgs ye." In“ M. de ' The warm weather continued was back in opcration Sunday I'M NOV! Scott; “a "Q' m’m'Am “1 “mail” inc “id Mn“ "lulu" Sunday and more temperature when the snow-melting fog llfl' brim-wick each had two traffic he um n burl“ u” “PM” records were established. tally lifted. fatalities. ' - u M N. Mr- Rem“! 99"“ be!“ in But the Weather office here; u m rice in '3‘“ 1569 when he set no -round ma mg Sum," m balmy we»: naconos BROKEN To nun ‘W W e "n M b‘ thcr was nearing an end and: The weather was warm en- !“ mmm' I 50? bled to h” 'm' M' we M ' M chilly temperatures. along with ough Sunday to establish sever- .“ m OII artery I. M Iona. abort. 33. lid Rice snow and freezing rain. were al temperature records for the l' k! "hell! ten on glass “3" 13' “d ‘ do“ forecast for the lines provinces date. A til-degree reading at British Col u ' ' i “ii: ill: be h“ 'u'amil’m': “1;” m, M M, f£“w“fih§'fi'd§“mw " “m “I IIHII, “I. ........ I. ll - e c in. In in . reco greas. m Cum“ wn Md:&§.‘ mew. ll "highcha' glcnxr ad Rottingth theman Slun- h a of 53 astn'l'ruro. which an Higth s. IO ' ' ' dayw t mperatmesip- a snce . was ope “ "m r l to beam” “'° “'1‘” RESCUE" AND RESCUE” ~ smears: h“.".':°.hl';°.'l‘§5°‘.‘{’m“'°£ icon. m t m m m H "' Doris . 4%. burn the two boys when sstova ex- died up an infant our to hospital for frost-bites suffer- urn this morning the gum uncommon?“ C. “if m : Formerly. the Atlantic Ocean mm It“! on her chin Ind plotted In “I; 5011;.“ W earryhortosafety. Doris was ed in the dramatic rescue in Malawi!” mm“ '_ mfimfeflm 00“ m- ” of: u M M b" ' m ‘m m d :fihfi‘h (litesth 3.3.. chased the boys out of 'm' ‘9' “mm m” “l” “MVM' “"- m rain was forecast to ore- cold spell. it was ll below sea M""Mmb ““Amborsd. immunisation-cued mimics-mumm- wetland aftermath-outt- (a'wu-su» “mt-mums WWW.
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