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' 'CHARLOTTETOWN, 'CANADA. TUESDAY. -SEPTEMBER 12, 1950

R STATESMAN JAN CHRISTIAAN SMUTS DIES

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wmrurno. sept. ' ii - 70?)- cenadais share in the Korean mnpaign will rank "possibly sec- ond and certainly third" among that of countries taking part. Do- fence Minister Giaxton said today.

no added that the special army force earmarked to fight in K0113 or elsewhere will leave Canada soon after mi'd-November to com- plete its battle training.

The Minister. who flew here from Ottawa yesterday. was open- ing the 25th anniversary conven- lien or the Canadian legion. He did not say where the final train- mg ground will be. except that it will be "a more suitable plece." (ottsvio reports have said that Japan is the likely spot. Strength of the special force now exceeds 9.000 men.)

For its lath Dominion meeting. the Legion came home to its birth- place. A quarter-century ago was formed at a meeting in down-

Coming Events

"Mall vour Films to Gernhum Photo Studio. Charlottetown.

"Provincial Plowing and Horse show. September 27th and Ziith.

Hall. Tuesday.

"Dance. Iona September 12th.

"Ham and Chicken Supper at Cornwall Hell Sept. 21.

"Dance at Watervale Scliotu. September 12th. Burke's Orch- sstre.

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"Dim. St. Andrew's School. . Wednesday. . . ' ” ireshments. Good music.

"Dance Emerald Hall Monday, Oct. 9. Hickey'a Orchestra. Spon- iored by Mrs. John Cash.

"Dance every Tuesday night In Si. Pcier's Legion Hall. Pet:-rs' orchestra. t

"Card Party in aid of St. Char- les Auxiliary at the Charlotte- town Hospital Friday. Sept. 15.

"Dance Morell Rear Community Hall, Wednesday. September 13. "01 dots and refreshments.

"Dance. Newton Cross School. rhuil-sday. September lath. Good mus c.

"Piddiing. Step Dancing and

Singing Contest. Cardigan mu.

mgny. September 15th. . Dance l'.

"Sandy's Theatre Under the Stars-Shows every Wednesday and Friday nights. Car service. sandwiches and soft drinks.

"I-leer Father Murray lecture on his trip to Rome, in L93 :5 liall. Tuesday. September 12th. at 8.15 P. M. Also other specialties.

"Retiilar Dance at Skyline. New London every Tuesday night. Dancing from 9 till 1. Good music and canteen service.

"See John Payne and Sonny Tiiiki in "Crooked Way" at Mac- Donald Bros. Theatre tonight. plus 1;-Si-Mchepter of Serial. Show 8.30

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- I1. Septem 13 .

Charlottetown talent. Something

ldgiegent. Dance after. Sale of c es.

I "collecting Hogs by truck for Canada Peckere ever 'l'hursdev.. iiesinning May 4th. P one 2'7-ill Hunter River lsehsnge. D. L. Ntcbowsll.

legle” - A thrilling also a Three stones 7. liowlng Millview tonight. Wednesday csrdinn lldou rridsy. Bridge-

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"3',lWhlloi-ell. every twuesiayb. . . rs mock. o' i mm I-iie of mi.";i, ecu-ring ' iiliem wl James Gleason. Be- " y hit redo show. You ,,:V0nt laughed an you've lived mks Life of Riley. Don't mill is outstanding show.

"NV. 11. Id. 3. -Whesloe Dis- iriet smmry ot. the aidii So- wlli address MQOi.ilif1oI.iIil

TlIOIl”r. W” Unitsd churehai. wad- Ilima' tiller "North

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' . tern tr. - ' 3:” ms, orchestra. ' ” service. Admission 80 gr Dancing no-lsao. bus so 1. is. .rury;I.iM1 M ..

Canada”: Share In Korean Campaign

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own Marlborough Hotel. This fine, however. business sessions are being held, Monday through Thursday. in Winnipeg's Civic Auditorium.

Last night Gen. H. D. G. Crersr, the 1.egion's grand president. set the theme for this years debates: A warning that a third world war will surely grow from Korea unless the democracies build a solid, political. economic and mil- itary barricade against the Soviet Union.

Mr. Claxton's speech was in the same vein. He described in detail the country's expanded defence program and said the democracies must choose between butter and guns.

'To me there is no choice. must extend our defences."

Canada was determined to "meet aggression with trained, united

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" strength."

I-fe touched on the announce- ment Saturday that the perlnan. ent forces have been put on a war footing and that the Korean com- mitment has been widened to per- mic sendins 15,000 men to that danger area.

"This will out Canada possibly second and certainly third in per- sonnel e ' engaged in use Korean fighting," he said.

The question of sending am: from Canada to other countries was in the discussion stage. He was "confident it will go through." These arms shipments would leave Canada short or delence equip. ment for s time.

"We are - taking a calculated risk in the interests of our oom-

mon safety."

-.OhlliIln.ANb,'.. -M-polar Harold Russell. 88. the handlers war veteran who won two "oscars" for motion picture acting. Sunda

was re-elected national -'

er -of the American veteran: or the Second World war.

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BOSTON. Sept. ll-(AP)-1-lab vey D. Gibson. 86, -internationally known New York banker. died to- day. He was president of the Man- ufacturers Trust P nv,i New

Death Of lion. Murdock Kennedy

The death occurred in the Prince Edward Island Hospital lut even- ing of the Hon. Murdock Kennedy. of Bradslbane. a former member of the Provincial Govei-nmeitt and former director of the Canadian Government Railways. and widely known throughout the Province in business and political oirclcs He was seventy-three years of age.

Though apparently in excellent health. Mr. Kennedy suffered from a heart condition. He became ill on Wednesday last. and entered hos- Dltal on Saturday.

A son of the late Mr. Samuel Kennedy. general merchant and produce shipper of I-lradalbaue, Mr. Kennedy entered his father's busi- ness in 1892. and in later years con- ducted it on his own account with marked ability and success. .

Always keenly interested in polit- ics, he entered the field in 1903 as a Conservative candidate in the traditionally Liberal stronghcfd of First Queen's. and he continued to carry the riding successfully un- til the Liberal landslide of 1927.

During his many years in the Legislature. Mr. Kennedy prov- ed a stalwart champion of Con- servative princlples. both in Oppos- ition and as a Government sup- porter. His appointment to the rank of minister without portfolio in the Mathieson Government was regarded as a tribute both to his experience and ability.

He was particularly effective in discussing financial matters, and in bringing opponents to book for extravagance. with the limited revenues of the time. this was re- garded as the most important duty oi an Opposition. In one depart- ment. however. whether with or

Mr. Kennedy was no advocate of undue economy. That department. was agriculture. in the development. of which he always took the keen- est interest.

Hum .s.9.issi.. .. ywitis re-. T07E3.'SiQ'mal'iy o es are still being told oi his counter-attscirs in debate. , After retiring from public life. . V ” " 'ui- ly in business until his death. A well merited honour came to him in 1930. when he was appointed a director of the Canadian Govern- ment Railways. is position which he held until the abolition of the board five years later.

Mr. Kennedy was a lifelong Presbyterian. and in earlier years

York. since 1931.

PORTLAND, Me.. Sept. 11 .. (AP) - Crew members of, two Portland fishing draggers today told a strange story of being tow- ed helplasly at sea by an unseen underwater object off Brier Is- land. N.S.

"Chicken Supper and Dance, Lo: 65. Monday. September 18th.

"Dance. Millview Hall. wed. nesday. September 13th. "Dance, Pleasant Grove liall.

'v'v'ednesd .v. September lath.

"Reserve Wednesday. September 30th for Pownal Ladies Aid Chicken supper. .

"Reserve September 27th for Dean Supper. Cherry Valley l-Iall, sponsored by Women's Institute.

"Dance at Gordon Lodge every Friday night. Dancing from 9 till 1 Music by Western Ramblers.

"Dance. asummervilia 'School. Tuesday, Ssptember,12th. B. B Ramblers orchestra.

"Reserve Wednesday aftemoon. September will. for Irishtown community sale. at new hall.

"Dancing every Tuesday and Saturday ii iii. Island a Country Club. Travelers lust. Art Gallant"- Melody Boys nve piece orabestre.

"Danes. every wednesdsv night at North Rustico Hall. Median: and old Time. Prom 9 till 1. Good music. George Chappslrs Orchestra

"Bradelbane tonluit at 8:45 "Murder Is an misiness" (detect- lve). and "Billy the ms" with Al (Fussy) St. John.

"Hear W. R. slew i lecture on European Conditions, in North ltshile Hall. lrldly. Septembe- Picturle will be shown. Sale

of lunches.

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Draggers Speculate May Have Been Towed By Sub

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They sald the object might have been a Russian submarine.

The ll0-foot Cherokee and the 86-foot Evzone docked here to re- place s3.000 worth of nets and other gear lost in their sepsra-it: adventures l8D miles east of Port-

g land last Wednesday night.

"It was a nightmare and we all were scared to death." said Arthur W. Jordan. Cherokee skipper and unofficial spokesman for the 15 men aboard the two vessels.

Jordan and his brother. Thomas. skipper of the Evzone. said they are convinced that their nets and heavy cables hooked on to a sub- marine. They said the Coast Guard has informed them that no American subs were in the area Wednesday.

The two craft had their stern: dragged beneath the water by a terrific haul just before they slip- .ped the clutches of the object, the Jordana said.

The Cherokee was towed about 25 minutes. the Evzone 1 1-2 hours-

Arthur Jordan said the ' sees were calm and visibility good Wiilen the Cherokee lowered her not, cables and other equipmeni for a drag at 10.20 p.m.

About lo minutes later. a heavy steel cable strained hard. The vessel. loaded with 75.000 Pound! of fish. was being pulled stern first.

The cable and enotherone from the after end were let out but the slack was quickly taken up. The creft's eiern heeled heavily to starboard. Water shipped aboard.

"We all thought we were going to capslse," eald Jordan.

The two cables then period within five minutes of each other end the mysterious tow was over.

After a short interval. the Che- rokee received a distress call from the Evsone. less than a mile away. She sped to the scene and trailed the Evsone.for so minutes until the letters two cables snap-

pad.

The two strippers said they are convinced the object that tugged them was not a whale because such a mammal cannot remain sub- merged for such. long periods.

The shiny wear on the cables when they pasted is evidence also

were wearing on a motel surface. -the brothers added. ..

against the government of the day. .

Famous G. B. S. Suffers Fractured Thigh Bone; Is Treated By Canadian

LUTON, England. Sept. :1-(CP) -George Bernard Shaw, who says

he is so old-he is "always tumbling W

about," tonight was resting com- fortably after an operation for a fractured thigh bone.

I-lospitei authorities said his condition was "as good as can be expected."

The operation was performed by Dr. Lawrence William Plewes. a native of Newfoundland and I graduate of the University of Tor- onto.

Sllpped While Walking

Shaw, 94-year-old author. play- wright and master oi the caustic comment, slipped while walking in his garden at Shaw's comers. Ay- ot St. Lawrence. He apparently lay for some time before his house- hold etaff found him.

Dr. S. D. Purcel. medical direct- or. said Show is not on the danger

Dr. Plewea said the surgery was to join "the broken surfaces oi the neck of the thigh bone."

An official hospital bulletin said: "Although a fracture of this not- ure ln a. men of Mr. Shaw's age must be regarded as serious. his condition at present is satis- factory."

The hospital matron. Miss D. M. Sneddon said "Mr. Shaw seemed very tired before the operation, but he was taking it calmly."

Shawlell victim to an infirmity he had joked about on his 90th birthday.

"When one is very old, as I am," he said at that time. "one of the unpleasantnesses is that your

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City Council Authorizes Parking Meter Contract

Harvesting in Sasll. Manitoba Delayed "By Rain

WINNIPEG. Sept. 11 - (OP) - Drenclring rain and frost today brought harvesting to a standstill in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

The weather's nasty turn bronlht.

newhazards tolgrairrrrvps eildally two to three weeks into.

In Winnipeg, where it has rain- ed steadily since Saturday with no immediate prospect of a let-up. City ' W.D. Hurst voiced fear that the heavy precipitation may increase the danger of Red River floods again next spring.

The rain belt covered Southern Manitoba. Southeeste .. etch- ewen and parts, of ,Northwestern Ontario. Farther west. in Western Saskatchewan and Alberta. as much as six degrees of frost was reported. Four degrees will serious- ly damage wheat.

Grain men said several .days oi sunshine will be needed before farmers can get harvesting equip- ment in operation again.

The weather man hinted that when the rain clouds lift. frost may move in. Farmers expressed fear fer the portion of their crops still standing and green, and vul- nerable to cold.

News In Brief

0'1'rAWA. Sept. 11 -(CF) - Prime Minister st. lsaurent an- nounced today the Government is extending for another 15 days the period in which the railways and the unions may bargain for a new agreement without a Oovemment- appointed mediator.

NEW YORK, Sept. 11 --(AP) - Robert Schumen. French Foreign Minister. today called President Truman's proposal to send more American troops to Europe on im- portant contribution to the com- mon defence oi that continent lie indicated that France ll prepared to make a comparable contribut- ion.

OTTAWA. Sept. ll --(CP) -31:- temel Affairs Minister Pearson indicated to senators today it is likely that Canada will be askek by Atlantic Pact partners this woo, what she can do in the My 9-! menpower -for the defence 10 Wiiatem nurops. He ,3"! "0 Vii; dieetion whet - enedes answer - be. '

PORTLAND. Men Sept. ll-(AP) ..Meine voters registered their customary preference for Repub- licens in returns from more state-wide election. The count was incomplete but it pointed to I. re- turn of Republican candidates to all major offices.

UITAWA. Iept. 11-(OP)--Db bate on the budget brbught down last Thursday by Pinence Minist- er Abbott likely will Mela in the Commons tomorrow.

,s.An auooeaa. N. in. sent. if --(AP)-The United Nations Seo- urity Council today rejected Rm- sie's demand that it invite Red china bore for a hearing on tivo Chinese Oornieunist ebargsl oi American aggression. The vote was I to 8. with ,two gbstentions. Seven affirmative votes are requir- ed for Council action. '

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The City Council. equally divid- ed over the parking meter ques- tion. last night authorized Hh: Worship Mayor B. Earle MacDon- ald and City Clark J. A. Fullerton to sign a contract for the installa- tion oi 150 meters. The motion was passed at the regular monthly meeting of the Council.

The City will be the first in the Maritimes to have twin automatic meters, it was stated by Coun. C. M. Cox. chairman of the police committee. following a meeting of meter. officials with the police and ;street commiiiees.beld.in the City Hall after the Council meeting.

The meters, being installed on an experimental basis. will not be in operation for at least thirty days. stated Coun. Cox. A survey will be held today to determine the place where the meters are to be

scaled.

The twin automatic meters per- mit the use of one meter by two cars at the same time. The price of such a meter is about 325 more than the single meter but its use halves the number of meters re- quired.

The two-way split in the Council developed when the Mayor asked whether or not the Council would vote in favor of the meters. -Couns. .7. D. Stewart. C. M. Cox. A. Gorm-i ley and E. Johnstone voted in favor while Couns. L. E. Prowae, L. O'Donnell. W. Bealon and G. R. Keefe voted against. The Council decided to install the 150 meters at the August meeting at which Coun. Prc-wse was absent. by an unanimous vote.

Coun. Stewart demanded that

New Offensive By Communists Is Expected

TOKYO, Sept. 12 - (Tuesday) - (AP) - Intense artillery and aerial poundings kept reinforced Korean Reds pinned down today in positions north of Taegu.

The Reds sent in more troops and opened an artillery barrage. suggesting a new offensive in all this sector where the Commun- isis have massed more than 40.700 men.

But a U. S. 1st Cavalry Division Spokesman said "we really kept his (the enemy's) head down all (Monday) night." .

The spokesman added that the Communists have not moved from

miles north of Tsegu.

A U. 5. Eighth Army spokcg. man in Korea said the entire war front last night was the quietest it had been "in a long time."

Far East Air Force said fighter planes were off in good weather early tcidiiy. keeping up around- the-clock aerial assaulislthat hit I record 670 sorties Monday.

This massive effort was by U. 5. Air Force planes of an gyp.-g, Royal Australian Air Force fight- ers and U. S. Marine fighters un- der operational control of the Fifth Air Force. The previous high. F. E. A. F. said. was em sorties in a single day.

At the east Coast and of in. northern front. United Nations forces strove to seal a trap around an estimated 3,000 Red; who hnd tried to surround an air base six miles southeast of Red-held Po- hang.

Associated Press correspondent Bem Price reported that n hm-,- erto secret U. N. task (once wag making strenuous efforts to seal off the southern end against these Reds between Angang gnd Po. hang.

South Korean forces already are re.purted,-,is .-have-..elamme' shut the trap at the.north end.

commerce chamber convention opens

BANFF. Alta. Sept. 11 --(CP; - Korea has done more to wake” Canadians to s. realization of the need for national unity and nat- lonel vigilance than gnyim;-,3 am; hi! hlppened since the end of Second World War, R.o';c-rt, A. Bryce of Toronto said today in his presidential address to the Cenad. fan Chamber of Commerce.

This theme from the President will be the main one for the rest of the annual meeting sessions lest- ing to Thursday.

Opening day, today. was largely occupied with reports of the less year. but tomorrow discussions will include "democracy and freedom" and "mobilizing for defence." and tonight delegates were addressed

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by Defence Minister Brooke Clax- n. '

coal-a:)o'roN. 0.. Sept. )1 - (AP)-Thirty-two persons; most of them soldiers, were killed early to- day when the Pennsylvania Reil- roed's "Spirit or St. Louis" rem- med the rear of e stalled troop train.

Sixty-one soldiers. members of the Pennsylvania National Guard. were injured. 20 of them critically.

The accident occurred in e fog. five minutes after their t.rain'stop- ped because of a broken air hose. A ilsgmsn had placed red lines and s lantern 100 yards down the

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At least 27 of the dead were Guardsmen en route to enter the United States army.

Hours later rescue workers with acetylene torches still were comb- ing the wreckage for additional victims.

law Express Mile Away

"we saw the Spirit of St. Louis about a. mile away." said LL-Col. Frank Townsend. of Dallas. Pa.. coender of the troop train. "We thought it would surely see the flares and lantern and stop.

"Although it did no good.” we shouted and waved our arms un- til we could see there was going to be a crash."

Townsend and I group of 0,)-gin. min iilmlled down an embsnbmem as the Spirit's diesel locomotive hit

32 Die When Express Rams Into Troop Train

of the men." said .1. A. Breng-man of Columbus. 0.. brekeman or the Spirit "It was chaos everywhere, punctured with the screaming. yelling and cursing of men.” The time was this AM. EDT. mile east of West Lafayette. which is seven miles east of this !own. The troop train. carrying ap- proximately 700 members of the Bath National Guard Division had stopped automatically when an air