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HOG PRICES INCREASE $5 PER HEAD T0 FARMERS

Saurel Reaches i llatashquan With Supplies

A brief message received De- partment of ‘Ibiansport of iciels heir-g last night from the Saurei amid the Goveimlnesit ice-breaker had reached the ice-bound village of Natdshquan on the north shore of the Gulf of 5t. Lawrence yester- dny morning, too late to bring the 100 reeidmtg of the fishing hamlet their New Year's dinners.

The Ssurel stair-ted out for Nat- eshquan Monday with 40 tons of foodstuffs when it wee reported the viii-lilo wee short of supplies after a smaller coastal vessel was tum- ed back by the iee.

The message received here lest night. said the 8111701199 were beins unloaded tinder difficulties caused by the ice which clogged the sp-

es to the hamlet, lying at the mouth of the " ‘

Last llereditary Pension In England To End h

England's last hereditary pension, 8.20.000 annually to Lord Nelson's descendants. will stop with

the death o1 the present Earl Nelson, now 89. Pen sion has been paid since 1806. home of the Nelson faimily, may become a national memorial to the great admiral. The mansion, here,

is located near Salisbury.

Trafalgar House,

River, Just north or the eastern tip of Anitloosti Island.

Capt. c.A. Chouinard said in s message to Marine agent E E Cia/wson that his ship was forced to take shelter in the lee of Anti- ooeti Island Wednesday night dur- ing heavy weather. Low tempers»- lures and winds of gale force caus- ed ice to for-m on the ship and de- layed the voyage trwo days.

Mr. Clawscin said he believed the ice-ia-eakciz- was usioble to leach the small wharf at the village and that supplies were being unloaded on the Ice. The work ls expected to be completed by noon tommrov: if weather conditions remain favor- able.

ii. B. Fox Pelt Show Cpans Today

SALISBURY, N. 13., Jun. 2 - fGPifiiudging of 500 pelts in the annual provincial fox pelt show will begin tomorrow at the ware- house of the S. B. Colpitts ranch in nearby Colpitts settlement.

Officials connected with the show arrived today and entries were received until 2 p. m. Clas- sification and Judging is expected to take two days. The prize win- ning pelts will then be displayed in the showrooms of J. Clark and Son, Ltd, Saint John. Later they will be shipped to Hudson's Bay Company at Montreal.

llew Wave 0i‘ Violence Breaks In lloly Land

JERUSALEM. Jsn. 2 -- (CD-A new wave of violence broke out in the Holy Lend tonight covering a 100-mile front and coinciding with a warning by Irgun Zvai Lcumi, Jewish underground organization, that unremitting open warfare would be waged by terrorists to "free" Palestine.

Coming Events

“Horse racing Oyster Bed Bridge Saturday afternoon at 1.80.

"Poultry — Buying daily live and dressed poultry. Paying top market Price Davis s. Fraser bu.

"Montague rink, regular skates Tuesday and Pride niflsts, I to l0 and Saturday teslool.

"Noiice — Receiving Hogs for Dlvia k Fraser Friday, 3rd. (l. C. Gmn. Emerald.

"This store will be closed all day Monday, January em a. r. Morris, Kinkors.

"Dancing Country Club, Tra- vellers Rest tonight, weather per- irbitting. music by o. x. Presby.

"Courts Branch of the Legion will hold their monthly

Mei-la on Iunday afternoon. Jan- uary‘ at 2N P. M.

"Hockey Montague lunk, Mon- tague Benton vs. Montague High tleturday night at 1.80. Sate af- er.

"me adjourned meeting of line's County Plowing latch :11! is gall. Bridget?“- '\ l! Milli‘! at viscose. ' i '

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Meyer Working In Penitentiary Library

OITAWA, Jan. 2 -— (C?) —' German general Kurt Meyer has been working in the library of the Maritime Penitentiary at. Dorches- ter, N. 8., it was learned today. and has become part of the nor- mal pattern of the institution's day-to-day existence.

The comparatively youthful for- mer commander of one of the Hit- ler Youth divisions is reported to have made considerable strides in his mastery of the English lang- uage since his arrival there to serve a life term for his responsi- bility for the men who shot s number . o! Canadian prisoners-of.-

war in the first weeks of the western fighting of i044. He was posted to the library

after a period of isolation in a hospital ward while the novelty of his presence wore off. His as- signment. as are all prison assign- ments, was made after a study of his talents and inclinations and the nature of his sentence. His treatment is tine some as that ac- corded any other prisoner.

A Model Prboner?

DORCHESTER. N. 3.. Jan. 2- (CP) _- German General Kurt Meyer, used to dealing out dis- cipiine, has learned to accept it and is considered "a model pris- oner" by officials of the Maritime penitentiary here, it was learned tonight. '

Officials at the big priSiln over- looking the Mcmrnmcook Valley have declined to be quoted on Meyer's activities since he was brought here last spring to serve a lite term for his responsibility in the shooting of Canadian prison- ers-ot-tv-ar in France in 1014. They have always maintained that they preferred to let him slip into the normal pattern of the institution's daily routine rather than be con- sidered an exceptional prisoner.

BIRMINGHAM. England A post-mortem on William James Pliers-ill, 45, showed g, dsming needle and four inches of thread lodged between the stomach and the liver. His wife said he never did his own sewing and nevcr men. tinned h-lving swallowed a nccdlu.

Hog Price Boost May Mean

Half - Million

“Covered Wagon" Movement ilalted

LONDON. Jan. 3 —- (AP)-Tho government of the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan called a halt today to the "covered wagon" movement of Britons seeking to cross the de- serts in search of new homes in South and East Africa.

Scores of. British tamilieg, most

‘hQaiIeQ-‘U? “ix-servicemen, ‘have

attempted the 10,000-miie trek from London to Capetown in poor- 1Y~finimced jaiopy convoys. Hun- dreds more were planning a try when the Sudanese Government announced that no more permits for the crossing would be granted “until the situation has been re- viewed."

The government statement re- leased here-without mentioning the dungers—said the trekkers un- derestimated expenses of a trans- African expedition. Some of the conveyances were so old and over. loaded they broke down repgggeg. ii’ and "so far all have failed to cross the desert stretches."

The adventurers. on the average spent £200 ($800) before arriving st Khartoum. capital of the Sudan. the statement said.

The exodus from Britain's pggt- war austerity 1n search of a prom. lscri land of jobs and new homes began last August.

Paeklnghouse Workers iiiseuss Wage Boost

TORONTO, Jan. I --(CP) New wage increases in the meat- packlng industry across Canada were discussed here this week by loaders in the United Packing- houso Workers of America (0.0. L.-C. I. O.) which represents a- bout 17,000 workers, 1t was en- nounced tonight by Bred Dowllng, Canadian director of the union.

Dowling said it was too early yet to decide the amount of increase that will be sought when present contracts expire June 30.

20 p.c. Cut In U. S. Income Tax Predicted

B By Roger D. Greene

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 —-(AP)\ The United States‘ lllwmskerl rel- lied tonight for the advent of a new era-the first session of the 00th Congress tom d predict- ions that a iii-percent out in per- sonal income taxes will be the first bill introduced.

On the eve of the session chair- meb-to-be Harold Knutson (Rep.- Mion.) of the House of Repre- sentatives Ways and Means Com- mittee lnnhflinc: that laaletlon proposing t e user-cent uct on will be brought up for bnmediatc enumeration.

'nhe measure would out B1500.- 001000 from personal income taxes "across the board" in 1047.

Besides taxes. American attention was focussed on the dramatic fight to be: Senator Theodore G. Bilbo (Dena-Mus) from taking his seat

to convene

for

the fkst tine in iii years. in an nth-hour action intern!!!- tng the anti-Bilbo movement» the

Cd ihlt the Ilhltfi be halted It

he attemptl to teas the oath tnnotrow. The committee's proposed stret-

lenat Republican Steering Com- e

qty. if acted upon, would t Bilbo from staging one of hfi fem- ous filibuster-s in his own defence.

Back in the saddle for the first time since the Hoover regime. the Republicans dissolved their differ- ences over the hey poet of floor leader in the Gatdominsted house. The choice went to lepre- zfntative Charles A. l-iaiieek of In-

ans.

In iihe senate the Democratic minority elected Senator liibm W. Berkeley of Kentucky as their floor leader and named Senator Scott Lucas of Illinois es wlbip.

Remibiicsn senators had previou- iy chosen Senator H. Vandenberg of Michhan as presiding offices- in the Republicans-controlled leash with Benetor Wallace White of

whip. ‘As the day of fast-moving prelim- inaries ended. the ouse Democrats

States will continue march to continued

To Farmers

Citizenship Celebration

Two CerenFl-es Planned For Clftewn 0n Jan. 6

Two interesting ceremonies are planned to take place in Charlotte- town on Monday, Jan. 6, in con- nection with the celebration of Canadian Citizenship Week.

At l pm. there will be a public easembly at the Armourles, feat- uring massed city choirs, and arm- ed guard, the Anny Bend, and a short address by w‘. Hunk Pbulds, director of Citizenship branch, De- pertinent of Sta/to, Ottawa.

This will be immediately follow- ed by a ticrmsl Supreme Court cer- emony in the Confederation Cham- ber. Provincial Building. to grant citiaesisihip certificates to Pirovin- cisl and civic leaders and NP"- sentativea of the Canadian Legion and general citizenry.

At the first ceremony Premier J. Walter Jones will preside and a new Canadian anthem “This Can- ada of Otirs", specially 00111110586 to celebrate Citizenship Week will be sung by the Choirs. The Army Band will play appropriate selec- tions during the inspection of the

The increase in the export price of Wilishire sides of s4 per hund- redweight. mt the Atlantic seaboard could mean an additional $500,000 annually in the pocket; of h-ince Edward Island farmers, on the basis of 1946 hog production. and an $1,250,000 increase if the indus- hry expanded the way Mr. J A Gillies, manager of the Livestock Man-looting ‘Board believes it could.

Mr. Gillies, connected with the hcg industry foo- years. said he was convinced the Province could pro- duce 250,000_hogs annually in place of-the 100.000 irrdfld. The biggest problem at the moment is the feed situation: and it is expected to im- prove shortly. He would like to see elevator facilities at Charlottetown permitting the shipment of groin here by water. The capacity should be at least three-quarters ca’ s, mil- lion bushels, he believed.

The estimated half-million ad- ditional income beoatlse of the in- creased price for export bacon is based on the expectation that the price boost will mean about $5 ad- ditional pea- hog to i-he farmer. However, there is a possibility that feed prices will aim move upward, cutting into the enlarged profits to some extent.

Plenty Sugar By End 0f This Year?

HALIFAX.- Jan. 2 —(CP)——CB.1'b adlans can look forward to about one more year of sugar rationing but with progressive advances in the amount of the ration during that time, ii. L. llobbins, former deputy sugar controller for Camds. said today.

He sailed for his native Britain when the liner Aquitania cleared from Halifax early this morning.

Mr. Hobbins, wiho retired from his wartime post a fow weeks ago. said that by the end of 1947 sugar stocks in Canada. though some- wihat dependent on the American situation, would be back to prewar levels.

"with the gradual easing of sugar rationing during the coming year. no onc will suffer any hardship when control is lifted," he added.

Others among the Aquitaiuizvs 312 passengers were Shelia Mac- Donald, sister of m. Hon. Malcolm MacDonald, Governor-General of Malaya. She had attended the recent wedding of her brother at Ottawa.

OTTAWA. Jan. 2 ~(CP)—-Prices Boas-d officials said today it has not yet been possible to make plum for Canada's sugar rationing through 1947.

No decision to increase the sugar quota has been reached here. offic- isis said. declaring the picture will dq-iend on this year's world cop. Canada. the United Stakes and Brit- ain pool their purchases end si- locate sugar on a common ll!‘ clpitg bills.

At present, Canadians are usins ‘I! I 1m‘ POTIW W‘ "If. about half of which loos into in dustrisl production.

guard by Brigadier RJ. Colweil. A public holiday has been prcclui-ifietl and it is expected that all pvail- abie seats will be taken early.

Plans are made to provide 1M assembly in the Armouries with the broadcast ceremony as going out on the air from the Confedera- tion chamber. At. the conclusion of the Court ceremony the brmdflilflt- which began with the Public "- sembiy, will rel/urn to the Anvil" ies to conclude with the 5min‘! or "Lam of Hope and Glow". bud the National Anthem, led by lhB choirs. Members of the city chm? choirs surmount-tint, 111-1311,! ° ' m" to awry," {hit the cflilfuotte- ‘mm celebration will be I "ti" to the Province.

Cardinal MeCuigan 0n Citizenship Week

TORONTO, J-in. 2—(CPi-James Cardinal Mc-Guiflfl", mm“ can“ olic Archbishop of Toronto. i" P‘ pastoral letter asks cleriy 0f hi5 diocese when preaching next sun- day, the first day of Canadian citizenship week, to de-al with the privileges and. duties of Roman Catholics as Canadian citizens.

Two practical duties urged es- pecially on Canadian Roman Cath- olics were:

1. They should give e warm wel- come to new Canadians who M‘! reaching Dominion shores and wish to share “our citiaenshi?"

2. They should attach importance to the exercise of the civic fran- chise. It should be considered a moral obligation to go to the poll at elections whether civic. provin- cial or federal. ‘

Chi ‘Stud t ii d YSIIRQEOIIICIIS ‘iliiliihdraalilan

NANKING, Jan. 2-—(AP)-Chin- ese students 1.000 strong marched on the United States Embassy and Genersilssimo Chlang Kai-Sheids government headquarters today. demanding immediate withdrawal of Amerlcantroqps from China.

An Incident iii Peiping, involving s Chinese girl and two United States Marines, was the basis, for the demonstrations. Others prev- iously huve been staged in Pelping and Shanghai.

At a mass meeting preceding the march, the msdority of students of Rcntrsl University, Nanklngb larg- est, refused to participate unless the demonstrators also demanded the withdrawal of Russian troops from Dairen. Manchurls- Individuals from the university joined the march, however.

DIMOIJBI OLD LANDMAII

GRABMIIRE. wssasai-uniii England —(OP) — To prevent

White Moss Cottage becoming an "eyesore" by being converted into e cafe, the old house has been purchased by the Friends or the lake District locisty and wll be demolished.

P. E. Llmports By Rail Show Sharp lnerease

Eleven thousand, three hundred and sixteen cars qt’ freight were carried across the Strait from Bor- don to Tiorrnentine during the 12 flWfli/hs beginning Dec. 1, 1945, and ending Nov. 30. 104d.

The information, released ygstgf. day fnom the office of the super- intendent, P.E. Island division of the C.N.R., also discloses that dur- ing the same period 17.458 cars of fielflht were ferried from ‘Iiormen- tlne to Borden. The import figures show an increase for the corres- iimidlrig previous 12-month period qt 2.550 cars while the export fig- ures reveal an increase of 82 cars in s like comparison.

For the some period, fmm Dec. 1, 1945, to Nov. 30. 1946, the oar $61121! made 2,499 rotmd trips be- tween Borden and Tormentlne, or a mathematical average of almost with i-Tiiis per day for the ado-day period. This was an increase of sp- proximately 2'10 round trips for the corresponding previous twelve- month period. l The figures for the railways freisht haulage lost month are not yet available. l-Iowevei-Nitzring the eleven months 0d’ lest year, the Is- land division ferried 5,928 can of potatoes from Borden to Too-then- iine: it also ferried during the same period. 739 cars c: turnips and 1,171 cars of live stock. From ‘lunnentiuedto’ Borden, 2.860 oars o! coal was brought to the Prov- ince; 2,125 cars of flour and feed; COO-cars of meat; and 952 cars of gas and oil.

For the first 11 months of last year. 13.618 automobiles came from the mainland to Borden by car ferry and 13.493 were ferried in the opposite direction.

ii. S. Lobstermen Take Gloomy View

YARMOUTH, N‘. S. Jan. 2-(0?) -Lobster fishermen of western Nova Bcotis, who set their traps at the opening of the Dec. 1—May 1. season in hopes of repeating last year's $1,000,000 harvest. glonmlly conceded today that without ex-

Consider Importing Butter Into Canada

OTTAWA, Jan. 2 —(CP)—Ag'rl- culture Minister Ggrqflm- w“), told a press conference the govern- ment will review before April 3o cieling prices in relation to subsid- ies on milk going into butter and cheese.

Mr. Gardiner said there would be n0 clia-YGB in the maximum prices 101' bliiirr- cheese sod concentrated milk “at the present time."

He disclosed also that the putter shortage will make it necessary for tho Government to "consider ar- rangements for the importation of a. quantity of butter" to maintain the present individual butter ration of six ounces weekly.

Mr. Gardiner said that as of Dec. 1 stocks of creamery butter in stor- age and in transit totalled 56.400,- 000 pounds while stocks of cheese amounted to 26,000,000 pounds. ,

‘The quantities of tihese products in storage will continue to decrease from month to month, reaching s minimum at the end of April." he said.

“Production of butter. cheese and concentrated milks now is very lit- tie and while any price increase would benefit producers in proport- ion to the limited quantities now being produced, advances in price would result in increased cost to consumers not only with respect to current production but also with respect to the considerable quantit- ies already in storage, and virithcut any benefit to the producers ss far as the latter are concerned.

"For these reasons there will be no increase in the legal maximum prices at the present time."

i-ie said subsidies on account of the production of fat used in the manufacture of cresmery butter and of milk used in the production of cheese were provided to April 30.

"Before that date." he added. "it will be necessary to review» the question of ceiling prices in relat- ion to subsidies."

ls Murder Mystery Yarn 0n Way Cut?

LONDON, Jan. 2 —(AP)—-Is the murder mysicry killing itself off?

Some of the foremost ‘whoduniv’ writers were split on the question today as they pondered the pre- diction of Msgr. Ronald Knox a writer of thrillers himself:

“The detective story is in danger

of getting played out. Stories are getting cleverer and cleverer. but the readers are getting cieverer,

too. It is almost impossible at the moment to tihink up any fonm of bluff which the really seasoned reader will not see through."

Msgr. Knox’s bafflement. which

ceiitionally good spring fishing conditions many will show s loss for the six-months period.

Winter storms have played havoc with traps, causing losses esti- mated at 80-40 per cent along the 30 miles of shore-line between here and Meteghsn where fishermen had only 11 fishing days in Do- cember. Near Yarmouth, some fishermen reported a 1,00 per cent loss in gear.

Meanwhile, because of the scar- city of lobsters caused by the loss 0! gear, prices have moved up to 46 cents a pound from the ail-cent figure quoted at Dec.

Most of the lobsters caught are being shipped by coastal croft to

air freight.

NEW SHIPS FOR INDIA

NEW DliiLi-III — (C?) -- ‘IQ Royal Indian Navy is to get three ships of the Leander cruiser class sometime in 1947. They are the Achilles, Ajax and Leander.

TORONTO, Jan. 2 —(CP)— Southern Ontario tonight faced the prospect of a retum to the wartime dimout within a week or two as 0f- ficills of the Ontario Hydro-Hect- rio Power Conunission moved swift- ly to cops with a steadily-mounting

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