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"Regardless of what interpre- tation people may have taken from

am still convinced that the rural people of our Province are enjoying a standard of living equal to that in any part of Czinada.".said Hon. .I. George MacKay. Minister of Highways speaking on the Draft Address yesterday.

.'(lr. Mac-Kay said that since the advent of rural electrification. tiie drudgery of housework for the housewife had been greatly re- duced while farmers find that the Irksome farm chores have develop- ed into a work of pleasure with all the labor saving devices at their control.

The Minister said it was very en- couraging to sea the great im- provements that have been made to farm buildings during the past year. "There is iiardly a place on the island but has an air of pros- perity about it," he said.

in addition to these observances. ltlr. MacKay said almost every farmer had a car and a tractor while some have a car. a truck and a tractor. He recalled a recent conversation with a bank manager who told him that bank savings deposits among farmers have gone up 15 per cent during the past year.

SNOW REMOVAL

The Minister of Highways re- ported that this present winter has been one of the toughest in so far

the Gordon Commission report. I,

LIVING STANDARDS

Highways Minister Says Snow Problem Tough One

were doing a wonderful job which he noted quite often want without thanks. He reported that in addi- tion to keeping the road clear. the plow operators are called upon to answer many sick calls every storm. Dr. Dewar: "Why not start I helicopter service for those sick 3...

RR. Bell: "How much are op- erators gett' ?"

Mr. MacKay: "Ninety two cents per hour."

Mr. Bell: "Don't you think they are grossly underpaid?"

Mr. MacKay: "Money no doubt is an important question. but I feel that our operators would appreci- ate a little more commendation for their efforts and less criticism However I may say that many of these operators put in long hours and their monthly pay is fairly good."

HON. M.R. MACKAY

snow fighting units and has the use of 12 contractors' machines. So tough is the snow problem. that frequent break downs occur in the machines and a continuous maintenance program is kept up at all times. Mr. MacKay said the operators

as snow fighting is concerned. He said the Department operates 60

The Minister said the garage job. He said that in spite of criti- cism from various quarters. it has

been shown that the calibre of work being turned out by the Gov-

ven more satisfactory than that

garagemen to do. ROAD PROGRAM

(Continued on page It col. 6)

lion. ilugciie Cullen in resuming the debate of the Draft Address yesterday paid tribute to the tech- nical men of the Federal Govern- ment who, he said. were perform- in: a wonderful service for the lo- cal Department of Agriculture in tho eradication of plant disease and the control of insects.

"if it were not for these men. our crops would have been run out 10:1! azo." he said. Referlng to the SL'l('nL'e Service Laboratory Mr. Cullen s.-ud they are continually iriing out new chemicals which llttnv are able to recommend to farmers. it is to their credit that we In Prince Fdward Island are able to grow the best potatoes in the world.”

Speaking of the Plant protection staff. the Minister said the efforts of these men were chiefly in the marketing field and a great deal of their work was done on a vol- untary basis for which his Depart- ment was extremely grateful. RAGWEED

The Minister reported that a year ago the matter of ragweed control was taken icver froth th e tourist department by the Depart- ment of Agriculture. Mr. Cullen felt that his was rightly so since ragweed is not only injurious from a hay fever standpoint but it is definitely harmful to crop produc- tion. Ha said. that in Ontario it has become a great menace to farm crops.

"The worst ice conditions I have seen since the spring of 1943," "Nd Clptain Angus Brown. Wood Islands. last night. "Unless we get favorable North or No;-1.h.wegg ggnllg-E the opening this year will

Captain Brown commenced yes- ifrday his ninth spring survey of. 1" lfonditiuns in the sea approach (ht; St. Lawrence River. Taking (110 ram Charlottetown airport at

'-m-- "'9 mlht covered approx- Imamy 1.100 miles and laster glxfrnfglours. The MCA chartered H C 8Tmliin-gar lrtvtaiaizgle of Captain HIWPHOL - 1 mar Bulmsn

" pra i' ll ' .....t..i..” '.f.Z.lt. ”.'.'i ”8fJ'"s"f E33 the Gulf. and Cabot Strait llir: ysc Tc covers 90 P" "M I" W - as surface. From Heath

mt on tho South-cast tip of Antl- ;;'''r::'' '3 53””. Rail in Newfound- thc itortnh amoss Cabot 3".” In lslantl iimi.(."”s' 5" C”? 3"-'l0'I an M - it Hcbarrier stretches in

I "Ms! Solid. sheet. extending :.".:::.:::"' mad the -u scou- M V W0 for a distance of over

mic-. I W 33: f)'1Iz”;)riCgalItusi;)oIBIfi the Ice . . n .. :11” the south cola! of ere the Depltrtrneni of Trans-

,a::"TedT:tW;t (ci-i - cusaau . ewer farms and suit :::lv-tzes last year than five not-s M M particularly to the Alu- ,,Mi;'j:;1r;:er:n:rsen smears and

hes than in brine ..cii;;''..'.'7.'i 6;

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Worst Ice Conditions Since I948, Captain Brown Reports

Numbers Of Forms, Aicreoges Decline Faster In

port's aerial observer noted that for a number of miles a looser pack of ice was evident. represent- ing around 30 per cent coverage. As this is on the main steamer route It was considered a very en- couraging sign by the Captain.

Visibility during most of the flight was excellent Captain Brown reported. At one time they were able to check their position by tak- ing observations on a small island 75 miles distant.

Three scalcrs were spotted near the Magdalen islands. moving slowly in the hard packed ice. Just north-east of Cape Breton. the sur. vey party observed the C.G.l. "Saurel". It was thought she might be going to the assistance of three or four ships sta" l at the edge of the Atlantic ice pack.

This aerial survey is conducted each spring by the Department of Transport as an aid to navigation. Captain Brown is normally em- ployed as First Officer aboard the C.G.S. Brant. His reports are for- warded to Captain Carsel. a De- partment of Transport official at; tioned in Halifax. From there they are sent to shipping interests ihrnughout the world.

During March the survey is car- ried out weekly. In April daily nights are issussrated. -

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Minister Pays Tribute To Federal Agriculturists

lie was happy to report that the incidence of ragweed in the Pro- vince was showing a decrease but warned that farmers should not re- lax their efforts in bringing about its oomplete eradication. lie stated that the department had carried

known infected areas with very en- couraging results.

DANG8 DISEASE

Mr. Cullen reported that during the regular inspection of cattle in the Province for Tuberculosis. the Department has been combining a test for Bangs Disease. He said the test was started three years alto and to dirt: has iiiowii that with the exception of a few su- spicious cases the Island cattle were 100 per cent free of 'l'.B.

The Bangs disease test showed that 32 cows and nine heifers were affected. In some of these in- cidences there was questionable evidence but as a precautionary method the animals were disposed of

The Minister expressed the hope that when the test is completed. the Federal Government will take over the control of bang's disease among Island cattle.

Mr. Cullen stated that this pro- gram of testing for Bangs Disease had been started by the former Minister of Agriculture, Mr. C.C. Baker and to him must go tin credit for its success.

He urged all island breeders to have vaccination against the dis- ease carried out in their calves. To be recognized it must be car- ried out before the age of oil” months. he said.

portance of the program since cm taln areas will not accept imported cattle unless they have a vaccin- ation certificate. He said the fact that cattle come from a bangs disease free area made no differ- ence. '

EXHIBITIONS - The Minister reported that rural exhibitions uiroushout the lslnnd . been most successful. He noted that Amherst. Island- ers carried off the lion's share (I

made a clean sweep of the pflls money. (Continued on ma 1 col It

Eden Suffers New Attack Of Fever

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crew was also doing a wonderful

ernment garage workers has pro-

which has been given to local

The Minister reported that last year the Department standardized 200 miles of highway. that is It

out a spraying program in all tin

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CiiaRuorr'i'i-:rowN. CANADA

FRIDAY. MARCH 8. 1957 PRIME MINISTER GIVES OUTLINE I

CDR. DAWSON

Will Command H.M.C.S. Skeenci

Cdr. John P.T. Dawson. 37. of Westmount. P.Q. and Ottawa, who has been appointed to command of the Royal Canadian Navy's new- est anti-submarine destroyer es- cord. H.M.C.S. Skeena. The ship will commission soon at the Bur- rard Dry Dock Company Limited. in North Vancouver. Cdr. Dawson was born in Ham- ble. Hampshire, England. but was living in Westmount when be en- tered the R.C.N.V.R. as an acting sub-lieutenant in September 1939. Since the War Cdr. Dawson has served at sea in the H.M.C.S. War- rior (carrier) and in command of H.M.C.S. Swansea (frigate). and ashore in staff posts. includ- ing that of Director of Torpedo Anti-Submarine and Mine Warfare. The Skennal will be the fifth destroyer escort to be completed by the Navy. and the first to be commissioned on the West Coast.

I6 Cars, Tractors Lost In Blaze

CAMPBELLTON. N. B. (CPI.- Slxteen cars and a tractor were destroyed Thursday when I pre- dawn fire razed a building con- taining two automobile body shops. Officials estimilted the loss

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That greaicr concentration be should be ne reason why we made on the gstabnshmem ogtshould concentrate on the matter

OTTAWA government disagrees with Egypt's stand that it can order out the United Nations Emergency Force whenever it wishes, Prime Min- - ister St. Laurent said Thursday.

ovince

smaller lllCIllf'TleS within the Pro- an the more", vitice was strongly urged by May.

He recalled that on a visit to Newfoundland just before Confed-

But he left the Commons gues-

lcy M. Bell. Liberal. Fifth Prince.

Slieakllll. on th Draft Address in the Lcgis'nture yesterday. Mr. Bell adjourned the debate which will be resumed when the House meets at 3.00 pm. Monday.

He warned however that before any move is nade to establish such industri.s It should be definitely known what is going to be done about a causeway connecting the Island and the Mainland. Mr. Bell saldtthe can way would be a very important factor .0 the smaller in- dustry since the smaller business does not often ship by carload lots but would be 'cpendent on a fast moving trucking service.

The Sum:iersic'e member noted the treme dous development in Canada's resources during the past years. lie said Canada has developed to a greater extent than any country in thc world and at the rate it was going stood to out- strip all other countries.

He said Prince Edward Island was handicapped by the lack of natural resources and observed that everyone would await with lntcrcst the results of the geologic-

survey presently being carried ut.

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NOT AN EXCUSE

"The lack of money should not be an excuse for not having Indus tries in this Province." said Mr. Bell. "As " riatter of fact this

Payments To

OTTAWA. (Special) L For the first time the Federal Government is empowered to make grants to certain Prlnw Edward. Island schools. it was stated in the Com- mons Thursday by William Beni- dlckson. parliamentary assistant to Finance Minister Harris. In- dependent taxatlon rights belong to certain school districts in the Province and these can claim pay-

Schools In

Lieu Of Taxation Cited

merits in lieu of taxation under the amended Municipal Grants Act Mr Benldickso said.

in reply to a question by Neil A. Matheson as to whether the rural school board can claim a grant at Wood Islands for the wharf and fery terminal there. Mr. Beni- dlckson said that under the Act wharves are specifically excluded from asssssments.

the republic of Ireland have chosen veteran revolutionary statesman Eamon do Valera to lead them out of their economic woes and to deal with violent campaigns against the partition of the emerald isle. The 74-yearold politician. par- tlally blind. led his Fianna Fall y to victory in the country's fifth general election in 13 years.

De Valera ls Given Over-All Mciiority In Irish Election

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Voters in the opposition to Costello's first government. was re - elected int 1951. three years later.

but lost to Costello again.

Under the Irish systcm. Costello

will remain in office until the new Dali meets March 20. The election of de Valera as prime ministcrl works at the mouth of the Gulf United Nations force; the burden than Will be proposed and. if ne- of Aqava Thursday in preparation cessary. voted on. I

eratiou that Province, a he put it. was almost on the verge of bankruptcy. iliciv was a very low st.ndard of living," he said.

lie recalled that experts were brought in a. i foreign investors were encoi sized to put money in- to Newfoundland industry. ”The results in that ' ivince have been amazing." he added.

Mr, Bell said island peoplci should have more faith in theirl own Province and invest theirl money here. He felt the two factors I withholding them from doing this' were fear of loss and fear of crit- icism.

Many Island people, he said. were investing their money out- side the Province and over the years there have been millions of dollars lost by investing money in other Provinces. ”They may make mistakes but some times mistakes can be turned into a a great advantage." he said. TOURIST INDUSTRY

Mr. Bell predicted a great fu- ture for the tourist industry of the Province, provided the proper type of accommodation can be maintained. In this connection too he pointed out the value of the causeway to the island.

"People would come in ever in- creasing numbers attracted by our wonderful beaches. our pastoral scenery and general beauty of the country side." he said.

Mr. Bell pointed out that last yea:-the tourist industry brought six million dollars to the Island and stated this was a close second to the fishing industry. He predict- ed that it would not be long before it would exceed the fisheries and

i sing a little as to the meaning of a . statement he made Wednesday. al- ' though he said he did not mean , collective UN force would be used

MORLEY M. BELL

perhaps even agriculture. RURAL BEAUTIFICATION

Mr. Bell said he would have to again bring to the attention of the Government the unsightly scars left in the landscape by clay re moval for roadbuilding. He recall- ed that he had spoke of this matter at the last session of the House but, with one or two exceptions. these large holes remain an eye sore to the travelling public. He recalled that aftc: speaking on the subject last year he had received many letters from people who corn- in nded him for bringing the sub ject to tht ttentlon of the Legis-

(Contlnued on page 11 cal. fl

3 North Centre) I prime minister meant when he . said in reference to clearance of

if Egypt does not acquiesce in views of the majority of UN mem- bers.

He spoke Thursday after Stan- ley Knowles (CCF Winnipez asked what the

the Suez Canal. that:

”It is quite true that unless there is quiescence--and there should be acquiescence-in the attitudes adopted by the majority of mem- bers of the United Nations. the only alternative would be the use of force to overcome resistance. and I hope that that will not be- come necessary."

Was he referring to collective action by the UN or to action by Individual nations on their own? asked Mr. Knowles.

The prime minister replied:

"no. I was not referring to col- lective action by the United Na- tions . . . What I was pointing out . . . was that the only alterna- tive to ' ' ' acquiescen of the government of the land where the (United Nations Emergency) Force was to be placed would be a resumption of the use of force."

FOLLOW UN

He also referred to the question from Howard Green (PC - Van- couver Quadra) that evoked his statement '.'.'ednesda . In it Mr. Green said it appears that "the prompt clearing of the Suez Canal is yet dependent on the whims of this (Egyptian) dictator Nasser."

Mr. St. Laurent said Thursday that he had meant to point out that force "was an alternative that

Contract For Improvements Let At New London Bay Harbor

OTTAWA (Special! - Contract! for harbor improvements at New, London Bay has been awarded by the public Works department to Edward McCalIum for 516.905. it was learned Thursday by Neil A. Matheson. Liberal MP. for

Queens. In the main estimates the job was placed at 819,000. The improvements consist of special works to strengthen the sand-bar which serves as a natur- al breakwatcr and to assure bet- ter protection for the harbor.

Israeli Move To

Quit Aqa

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP)--Israeli” troops blew up Egyptian military,

for withdrawal today. other is-

Polilog was Tuesday.

Complete returns gavc Fianna Fail 7! seats in the 147-seat Dail (Parliament). Outgoing prime minister John Costellols Fine Gael party won 40 seats. Labor 12. in- dependents 9. Stan Fcin 4. Farm- en 3 and Republican. I.

Fianna Fail. whose poluxv is I blend of liberalism and conser- vatism. thus gained a majority over the combined total of all other parties. ousting Costello's shaky itlon of ine Gail. La-

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offMo.IsrIgpI.D”Slri'I'i.l?einecandi- members of an ext:-cine syrnpathlzing

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where the

moved into the Gan strip trucks of the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps.

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racli forccs completed their exit from the Gaza Strip and handed

of 8('ImIlIISlEl'In5- that hotly dis- pute area.

The company - strength unit at Sharm El Sheikh on the southwest Aonha coast was expected to take only a few hours to vacate the United Nations troops stood by rcntly to fill the vacuum.

Thu Israelis did not want the i-ttziptions to find the fortifications intact iti case United Nations 09 cupatinn prnvcs in be only temp- orary. Similar destruction of roads and installations was carried out by the Israelis in their loll! ro- frcnt out of the Sinai Desert I few wccks ago

RAISE FLAG Finnish units. of tho United Na- tions Emcrlrncy Force were

ready to raise the UN flag as soon as the Israelis pull out.

Israel's withdrawal from the 3- i,y.slx-mlle Gaza Strip was swiftly completed before dawn. ,

The :I)f).000 residents. including; some i)0.N0 lsrscli-hatinil Aflbi refugees from Palestine. were iiii-l let curfew, Only a handful defied the orders to stay indoors and greeted the changeover with shouts of "long live Nasser. long live Nehru. long live Arab unity. down with the imperialists."

The UN Infantry troops war I

' tanker slammed

could not be considered and there- fore when the words its the whole thing subject to the whim of Mr. Nasser' are used. there is no other way of obtaining acquiescence of the governments concerned that can be restored to unless fighting nares up again in that region."

At another point he said he had tried to indicate that the only course open to the UN was to try to prevail upon the governments concerned to follow the courses indicated by views accepted by a majority in the UN.

Mr. Knowles asked Mr. Si. Laur- ent whether he thinks the Suez situation has reached a point where even such a possibility as a resort to force "should be sug- gested by one such as the prime minister." .