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SAYS B.N.A. ACT BLOCKS FEDERAL AID lN EDUCATION

REPORT GENERAL HEALTH PLAN SHELVED

World Bank Leaders UrgeEuropeanCountries To Devalue Currencies

Former Halifax Mayor Charged

HALIFAX, Sept. 13 — (CP) - Charges arising out of Halifax's

snow blower probe earlier this year were contained today in summonses issued against ex-

mayor John E. Lloyd and manu-

facturers’ agent John West of nearby Dartmouth. ' The summonses were issued

from the city police magistrates‘ court and called for appearance in court next Tuesday.

Coming Events

"Mill closed for repairs. Rupert Simpson.

"Mail your Films to Garnhum Photo Studio, Charlottetown

"Chicken Supper, etc., Seven Mile Bay, Tuesday, Sept, 20.

"Dance at Drcmore new school, September 16th. Burke's Orchestra.

"Come to Chicken Supper in Kinkors Hall, Thursday, Sept. 22nd.

"Dance Long River Hall every Wednesday. Good music. Door prize.

"Show Morel] every Tuesday. Friday and Saturday. Show starts 8.30 P. M. e

"Show at Hunter's River io- rilght at 8.30 o'clock. Roy Rogers in “Hlldorado?

"Junior Farmers Meeting in Cornwall Hall, Thursday night. September 15th.

“Dance Mt. Stewart Legion Hall every Thursday night, music by Al Blanchard.

"Dance in St. Peter's Hall every Tuesday night. Peters Orchestra

Legion Cliff

"Dance, Grand View Hail, Thursday, September 15th. Cliff Lilly's Orchestra.

"Dance. Fortune Bridge Hail.

Thursday, September 15th. »MacKenzle’s Orchestra.‘

Rollie

"Cardigan Hail. Annual Chicken Supper and Dance. Tuesday, Sept. 20th. Music by Webster.

"Reserve September ilst, for Winsioe North Chicken and Ham Supper in Wlnsloe Road Hall.

"Saturday. September 11th, Races, Strawberry Race Tral-k, New Glasgow. P. E. I. Everybody come.

"Unloading wheat Wednesday and Thursday. $3.25 per cwt. ‘Mc- Gulgan dz Boyle.

"Regular Ddncc at the “Sea Breeze". Victoria. each Wednes- day Dancin-g 9 tlii 1.

"Now buying tlmlthy seed. Reg- istered. cleaned or uncleaned. lvlc- Guigan at Boyle.

"Dance. Tom Curran Darn. 8t. Teresa's, Wednesday. September 14th. Webster's Orchestra. .

"Dancing. Islanders Country Club. Thursday evening. Good music by Western Rhythm Boys.

"The Mt. Stewart Branch Can- adian Legion will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, “epternber 15th. at 8 o'clock sharp.

"Come and enjoy Ham Sand- wiches and Tea, Apple Pie and Ice Cream at Dunstaffnage School. “Dumber 10th

"Come to Chicken and Hem UUPPQI‘ in Graham's Road Hall.

v. September 15th.‘ stut- lns at s r. u.

“Dance, Iiortune Bridge Hall. Friday, September 10th, instead of the 15th as fon-nerly announced. Rollie Maelfennleu Orchestra.

"Old time Fiddlers contest and 3 p Dancing in Si. Peter's Legion all on September 21st. send all entries to G. L. Sanderson, Sec-

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"Will be loading hogs at the followiui wint- mll = lilnlr ore. Bradalbane. until 11-10 A. . Borden Bsgnail. Hunter

. until noon. Bummersids until 130 . ll. and Remington until s Ill. lleolwu and Cuelq.

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By JOHN SCALI

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 — (AP) —-Top leaders 0f the World Bank and Monetary Fund joined to- day in urging European coun- tries to devalue their currencies as a means of hastening their economic comebacks.

This advice was given to nearly 350 foreign delegates, including a score of finance ministers, who gathered at the annual meeting of the muiti-billion dollar interna- tional lending agency.

Eugene Black, American presi- dent of the 4S-member World Bank, bluntly told the session: "I do not underestimate either the complexities or the far reaching consequences of such action, hut 1 fail to see how it can he avoided."

Camille Gull, the Belgian fin- ancier who heads the World Mon- cary Fund, said that present money rates are so out of line that they are seriously handicapping the sale~of European products in the world dollar markets.

The pound sterling, for example now is valued at. about $4.03. The argument in favor of cutting this figure is that a dollar would buy more British goods and hence would make it easier for Britain to compete in dollar markets,

These other maior developments marked the initial two-hour ses- sion of the financial conference:

1, South Africa's delegate pro- posed that the price of gold be increased by permitting each coun- try io market one-half of its new production on a "free market." The United States Treasury now pays $35 an ounce for gold, a price which 1a recognized by the World Fund.

Treasury Secretary John Snyder, the which-Amortiza- repreaen native,- flatiy opposed the South African move, saying:

"I have said on many recent occasions and I must say again that I do not perceive any consid- erations of monetary policy which would justify me in proposing to my Government n change in the dollar price of gold."

2. Black indirectly criticized Britain's Labor Government for maintaining its elaborate health

Tito’: Government

Given ll. S. Loan

The first direct credit has been granted to Yugoslavia in form of

$20,000,000 loan, since Premier Tito's break with Moscow — some 15 months ago. It is part o! U-S- effort to strengthen Tito's hand 1n his quarrel with Stalin. The dol- lars set up as a credit for Yugo- slavia may be drawn upon at once to the extent of $12,000,000 for American materials and equip- ment to rehabilitate the country's mining industry. The remaining $8,000,000 will be set up as a credit to be drawn upon with purchases of goods and services.

Health lite-pi. Gives Several ileasonsior Delay

By WARCY (YDONNELL OTTAWA, Sept. 13 — (CP) An over-all national health insur- ance plan will not. be placed before the forthcoming session of Par- liament.

A Health Department source 1n- dlcatecl today it likely will be some time before Government and ooun- try are prepared for an all-inc1u- slve health insurance plan such as exists 1n Britain.

However, the subject will be a big topic for discussion during the session which opens Thursrlnv. M.J. Coldwell, C.C.F. leader, has stated that; his party will keep the matter before the eyes of the Gov- ernment and the public.

Several reasons are given 1n Government circles for not going ahead with health insurance at this time. although such a program is part of the platform of the Liberal Party, which won an overwhelming victory in the June In general election.

The reasons include the lack of hospital accommodation; the lack of trained staff; the lack of a tax- ation agreement with the two rich- est Provinces - (mtarlo and Que- bec -- and the fact that the na- tional health program instituted last year has not yet been fully carried out. '

Under the program, the Federal

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Defence Pacts Stir Up Debate At Conference

Suspected iewei A Thief is_S_iient

TORONTO, Sept, 13 — (CP) — Lou Molnar. 2'7, suspected leader of a gang of west-coast jewel thieves, has "clammed up" and

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Good Potato Crop In St. John Valley

mnnnnrcmu. Sept. 1.1 —(CP) —P<>tnto growers in the st. John River valley are». were reported i°ni8ilt by G.C. Cunningham, director of the Potato Production and Marketing service oi the Pro- vincial Department of Agriculture, to be harvesting a “good average or better" crop.

Yields in Victoria and Carleton Counties ranged from 130 to 1'15 barrels per acre. Non-commercial growing areas in the lower St. John River valley reported mailer yields.

won't “ a cache of jewels, valued at about $0.000, found early Monday in a downtown vault, po- lice said today. _

News of the jewel discovery was withheld more than 2A hours pending search for other Jewels believed hidden elsewhere.

Police said more jewelry valued at “between $2,000 and $4,000" is still hidden. Molnar. described by police as "shrewd", has been ques- tioned persistently since he was arrested Sunday in s. $25-a-clay downtown hotel suite.

The safety deposit box contain- ing the jewels, removed from their mountings, was found shortly after Moinars arrest. Police said a friend of Molnars tipped them of! to the cache. They refused to say where the Jewels were found.

Anglicans Urge Royal ‘Commission. On Liquor

By Rae Corelll

HALIFAX, Sept. 13.—(CP) -- The Church of England in Canada today called for a royal commis- sion to make a comprehensive in- vestigation of Canada's liquor traf- fie.

The resolution was one of lev- eral adopted by the Church's 1'ith General Synod during consider- ation of a wide range of moral and social issues. All these arose dur- ing debate on the report of the Council for Social Services.

Rt. Rev. H. J. Renison. Bishop of Moolonee, termed the Synod’: progress today as "one of the most

"Canadian Legion Dance in Rustico Hall. Wednesday night. Septe ‘ 14th. Good music and refreshments.

"The dance that was to be held on Tuesday. Bepte “ 13th in 5t. Peter's Legion Hall, will be held on Friday night, September 18th for this week only.

"Unloading car of Bulk Wheat ‘Thursday and Friday. 15th and 10th. Special ofi’ oar price. Take your own bags for an additional 10c

reduction. Clarke's Peed Service. Mt. Stewart. "The District Convention of

the following Women's Institutes will be held in Cherry Valley Hall. Friday. Septtirniser 10th at 2.30 RM. Ivening session 8 P. M. Alberry Plains. Uigg. Kinrou. Mt Meliick. Vernon, Hermite e, Avonlea. Dum- rnorville, Iiliotva e. lt. Teresa's. Vernon River. Orwell. lleiview. lartncliffo and Cherry Valle).

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attitudes toward problems" ever taken by the Church.

Briefly. these are among other decisions:

1. That Provincial Govern- ments name committees of competent persons to make pre-screening examinations of films purporting to offer sex education. .

2. Opposition to any im- mediate steps to nationalize the Dominion‘: liquor sales.

3. Reaffirmation of the Church's stand against the use of gambling practices to raise money for any Church pur- pose.

4. An appeal to the Federal Government to repeal sections of the Criminal Code legalizing gambling and lotteries for ao- cailed charitable purposes.

5. Opposition to any extens- ion of gambling privileges by amendments to federal laws. The Synod also considered the

effectiveness of the lord's Day Act and urged the Federal Gov- ernment “to have regard for the long-range dangers to our society" which would result from continued violations or indifference.

The Church also said it was aware of nation-wide agitation for slackening of restrictions on "Sun- day trading" and partly blamed this agitation on "organized fin- ancial interesia.” This agitation. the Church said, extended to "oom- mercioliseti sports and public en-

tertainments It which fees are charged." To preserve reverence and re-

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BIGWIN INN, Ont.. Sept. 13 — (CP) — The unofficial Common- wealth Relations Conference de- bated today the vital question of whether a rearmed Germany might be ayhelp or a hinderance to the Western Powers.

The discussion developed from a study of regional security pacts -No 1 item on the agenda for this sixth day of the 10-day meeting of leaders of political, economic and social thought from 10 Common- wealth countries,

British delegates stressed that one of the greatest dangers facing the United Kingdom is the possi- bility the Soviet Union may sud- denly strlke across Europe to the Atlantic coast and sever the U. K.'s lines of sea communication,

Stirring a brisk debate within the U. K. delegation, one British spokesman suggested the Western Powers might bring Germany to their side, raise her once again to ntilitary potency and thus erect a bulwark against any westward Soviet drive.

He. won support from some of his fellow-delegates. but others warned that a rearmed and revital- ized Reich might seek to play East against West and bring Europe oncemore to war and chaos.

They suggested the West first should stimulate Germany's ec- onomic and political development and then, if they felt she could be trusted with arms, restore her to military power and bring her into full partnership with the West against the East.

A Canadian delegate agreed it would be unwise to rearm Ger- many at the moment because this would enable her to bargain, per- haps successfully, with both the West and Russia. ,

Another minor split in U. K. thought developed when some members of the U. K. delegation suggested Britain might best help to preserve peace by joining in full partnership with s federation of Western Europe.

Other U. K. delegates, supported

' by spokesman for India. Australia

and Canada. said "they felt that Britain could not join fully in such a union without surrender- ing or abandoning her Common- wealth ties.

"Baptists Consider

Dominlotgampalgn

SAINT JOHN. N.B.. Sept. 13 - (Cl-‘l-A Dominion campaign to raise 8225.000 for foreign missions. home missio and ministers‘ an- nultlee was considered today by the executive of the Maritime Baptist Convention. The amount railed will be distributed oqually among the three funds.

Plans also were made for a cam- paign to recruit ministers. A re- cruiting Sunday will be observed in April.

Rev. m. A.C. Vincent. hint John. convention president, presid- sd st the meeting.

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GERMAN LEADER. - Theodor

Heuss. above, chairman of the Free Democratic Party in West- ern Germany has become presi- dent of the new West German Re- public. The 65-yettr-old professor. who lives in Stuttgart is one of the most prominent figures in post-war German political lifs, (Photo by NBA-Acme staff cor- respon‘ ‘ Werner W. Christman.)

Election In New Zealand On Nov. 30

WELLINGTON. N.Z., Sept. 13-- (Reuters) — General elections will be held in New Zealand Nov, 30, Prime Minister Peter Fraser said today. Fraser heads the ruling Labor Party.

FIRE IN MAGDALENS

GRINDSTONE, Magdalen 1's- lands, Sept. 13 — (CP) — A fire of unknown origin levelled a ser- vice station owned and operated by Herbert McLean here today, causing damage estimated at $35,- 000. The building was partly cov- ercd by insurance, but the con- tents were not insured. Firemen managed to keep the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings.

locomotive And i5 Freight Cars Are Derailed

DALHOUSIE, N.B., Sept. 14 — (CP) — The locomotive and 15 cars of a west-bound freight train piled up tonight at Eel River, three miles from here, causing considerabledamage to a section of the Canadian National Rail- ways main line.

The locomotive roiled over on its side and several of the cars overturned. They lay criss-cross on the track near the Eel River station. _

None of the train crew was tn- jut-ed.

The derailment occurred at 11.45 PM. A.D.'I‘.

Wrecking crews and c-qttipment arrived at the scene and began clearing a path through the wrecked freight cars.

The next passenger train, due about 3 A.M.. will be delayed, of- ficials said. It was expected sev- eral hours would pass bcfore the track could be cleared.

(tne of the first efforts of the salvage crew was to assist in ex- tinguishing a blaze in an oil-tank car.

Plane , Crash inquest Today

QUEBEC, Sept. 13 -— (CP) —A coroner's inquest into the Canad-

ian Pacific Airlines plane crash at Sauit Au Cochon, Que. 40 miles east of here on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, is sched- uled to open in Quebec City court house tomorrow.

The inquest will be held under Coroner Paul V, Marceau, who said tonight a metal box will be presented as evidence.

The box, found in the thick woods between Sault au Cochon and Cap Tourmente, scene of the crash, was reported to have fallen from the DC-S before it crashed. killing 23. It was Patrick Simard, an eel fisherman, and turned over to investigators.

Meanwhile the fresh crew of in- vestigators who left here for Cap Tourmente early tonight had not reported on their search for the body of Henri Paul Bouchard, missing 23rd victim of the crash.

All others have been identified and some returned to relatives for , burial.

By NATE POLOWETZKY

PRAGUE. Sept. 13 —- tAP) Roman Catholics have organized an underground communications network and the Communist Gov- ernment 1m arrested i5 priests in an effort to smash it, Church and diplomatic officials said tonight. The informants said the Church has been compelled to set up some kind of system to keep contact be- tween priests and their‘ bishops. They said the network is not for political purposes. The Government has banned cir- culation of pastoral letters. closed down the Church press, confiscat- ed printing equipment and made Archbishop Joseph Beran a virtual prisoner in his Prague palace, de- prlving Roman Catholic adminis- trators of normal means oi com- municaung with the primts.

"There's no doubt about it." said one informant, that the arrests of 1b priests in the last two weeks were for the purpose of smashing the secret network.

As proof that the system is still working, however, it was pointed out that parish priests still are sending in declarations to the gov- ernment that they would rather go to jail than obey a new Church control bill which the Commun- ists propose to enact.

Church sources say more than 70 per cont of the priests — or about LOGO-have already notified the Government of their concerted atnnd.

Informant: further declared that the memorandum of the country's bishops in which they demanded that the Government call off its war against the Church if it wants to enter into new negotiations for an agreement " already was known to every priest in the country."

The memorandum was adopted at a meeting of the Council of Bishops in Slovakia Aug. l4 but

was not disclosed to the Western

Czech Catholics In.tensify Opposition To Red Gov’t

press until yesterday.

Priests who have been sending in their declarations against the measure declare they never will ac- cept appointments from anyone except their freely-acting Church superiors.

Moreover, the Church leaders are going ahead with plans for the consecration of Msgr. Gaetano Matousek as auxiliary to Archbish- op Beran and titular Bishop of Serlgano.

This is in defiance of a Govern- ment notice that it intends to ex- ercise a power of veto over Church appointments and to ban Church meetings unless three days notice is given.

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‘Possible Market For P. E. I. Seed In India

OTTAWA, Sept. 13——(Special) — Possibilities of a market in India for Prince Edward Island certified seed potatoes are being explored by W. Chester S. McLure, M.P. for Queen's, who arrived in Ottawa for the session yesterday. box on arrival here, Mr. found un announcement. from the Government of India, setting forth India's plans to increase her potato output and the difficulties she is now encountering,

While current production ofpctta- toes in India is 1.8 million tons per your, Indian authorities feel this can be increased and are en- gaged in research work to promote an increase. Obstacles at present. in the way, the Government of In- dian itnnounccment. reads, are:

1, Absence of varieties suitable to different conditions of climate and soil.

2. Non-availability of sound healthy seed in adequate quantities, and,

3. Destruction of crops by insect posts.

Showing the document to The Guardian's Ottawa correspondent. Mr. Ii/lclntro said:

"I am writing the High Com- missinnor for lndizi here on the potato situation. I am pointing out that any research on potatoes would be incomplete without know- ledge of Prince Edward Island potato culture, the quality of our seed potatoes and our fertilizing and insect control methods.

“Of course, I'm a layman in the matter of potato production, but it seems reasonable to me that our Island seed which produces such excellent crops in hot climates like those of Texas and South America might be the very thing to meet India's requirements. I am sug- gesting to the High Commissioner that perhaps a member of his Ot- tawa staff familiar with agricul- ture might wish to visit Prince Ed- ward Island at the present time. see potato culture there and dia- cuss India's potato problems with our experts in the Provincial Gov- crnmcnt service and in the trade itself."

Mr. McLure conceded that there are difficulties in the way of ex- porting seed potatoes to India.

Distances are great and shipping and refrigeration costs would he cottsiderabie, However, these would be minor considerations, he said, provided that the seed potatoes produced the desired results.

"I certainly feel that 1t would be to the mutual advantage of India and Prince Edward Island if some trial seed shipments were sent to India and cultivated in different climatic zones‘ there. The oppor- tunity of extending our trade in this direction looks too promising to be overlooked."

More Fish Going Into Cold Storage

OTTAWA, Sept. l3 — (OP) — Approximately 70 per cent more fish went into cold storage _in Canada last month than in Aug- ust a War ago.