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‘Solutions’

Claims Gov’t Initiative Saved Market’ For P. E. l.

A $200,000 increase in Prince Edward Island's trade with New- tnundlnnd last year was estimated in the Legislature yesterday by lion. Ellizene Cullen, Minister of industry and Natural Resources. in a speech in which he claimed Government initiative had pre- vented this market from being lost to Island exporters, and re- viewed numerous other activities in lils department.

Speaking in the Budget debate. lir. Cullen nounced that orders had been placed for two tractors and two ditch diggers for the pur- pose of farm drainage and en“. mice. The tractors will be equip- ped with bulldozers and winches.

He quoted the regulations adopt- ed by the New Brunswick Depart- mrnt of Farm Engineering, which makes this equipment available to farmers at a rate of $6 per oper- atinn hour. in addition to paying for the board and lodging of workmen operating it on us. (mm,

A New Brunswick regulation also Drovides that the work is to be done in order of location ra- ther than of application. “We may have to work out some modifica- tion of that rule." Mr. Cullen said, ‘but flllufllllf we will have to try to do as much work in one area at a time as possible.

Available In May

"These machines will ls. .vg|]- able‘ early in May. and we already rece ved a number of applications work of this kind," 1;. ..m_ 1 e hope there‘ will be very many flamers in the Province who win "1, 1°’ "III was of service.”

F his diichers, are being burn .3 dre erlctols, N. 3., and an as. F

itch vars.-zuiclstv. - .

The demand for electrical in. apt-cticn this year huh made it iimilerativa ‘that another impeding ,.',, ,‘;P°°"|¢°d to assist in this

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.. "T9 0 I if I placed in the Iiltililsnaigs WI: year for fish and game de. ma Dment. This was really less ‘mfsuggegmaufit paid Into the E11388. S and ‘um, .u&

The sum of some is also being :23?!-lied for skunk control. "This ,0 “'1: Wm "Y I0 set a man bMi‘:’°" It this on a full-time w,;u't' “5 In Hlpgrlment. to see

2 th:“']‘.:’t0 ‘'33:. he said. "Dur-

8 years we have ';VEI' 350.000 in skunk boun- hnfin II: it seems that we are “'0 ‘l’kunokl;ilngu:)ur om. In fact

. e ‘Mic-ly distributed all tn:‘timT.3"

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no “:3? ans in this matter Federal Glovely "I. right ox an no Fedemvernment. There are mmim regulations setting any

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Coming Events

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"cur oiwuorranisational Meal- lnil. Hampton Hall. I o'clock. xglmh am-at go. Dept. of mm. Oflle present.

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in Start Of Canso Bridge

OTTAWA. March 22 -03?) —'I‘ransport Minister Chevrier said today in the Commons that as a result of recent de- velopments work on is bridge across the Strait of Canso. be- tween the Nova Sootla insin- land and cape Breton Island,» aobsbl, will no“t.L start until

e wrist! of 1 ’

Orig-inally’ it had been ex- pected that it would be pos- sible to call tenders this month and. to start work in August.

ma call for tenders probably will not be made until July be- cause of a decision to “ the specifications of the bridge.

Original plans had called for a road-width of 22 feet. At the Dominion-Provincial confer- ence\ on the Traris-Canada Highway last fall it was agreed that there should be a mini- anmn width of 24 feet.

Although this meant there would have to be a change in the specifications of the bridge,

‘ Premier! Macdonald said he felt that for safety sake the changes should be made. Plans now are being redraited to provide for the chamhh

Big Blaze In , Vloolwich Arsenal

LONDON. March 28 — (Thurs- day) — (GP) — A blaze described by firemen as "very bi!" W88 00“- trolled early today about an hour after it had broken out in the wooiwich Arsenal, largest muni- tions plant in the London Bren.

The blaze was confined to is two-storey office building in the araenal area. which covers about four square miles on the south bank of the Thames. about eight miles from central London.

The sraenal 'ncludes gun and torpedo factories laboratories and ordnance departments. Dating from the Hill century. it has produced unis for both world wars. It with- stood heavy attacks ahthc peak of the German sir blitz of London.

SYDNEY N3 nu-an 22—(CP) .. An ancient w"ooaoia buildinl of the Cape Breton County Mental Hospital was destroyed by fire today but fireman kept the time! from qreedlng to newer sections at the incubation. ‘ -

The staff led .Ill 10! DOUGH‘!- lllnan‘ and of women —to ‘iy. file one was injured.

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Patients Safe In S. ~ Mental Hospital Fire

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To Mills Surplus

Macdonald-College ‘Professor Would (Sui Prices

(By Harold Morrison)

SEIGNIORY CLUB, Que., March 22—(CP)—-A solid wall of.dalry opposition today emerged over the ground where a university pro- fessor urged a milk price cut as a means of solving surplus milk problems.

National Dairy Council spokes- men pounced on suggestions by Prof. G. L. Burton of Macdonald College as being “impossible so- lutions" for getting more milk off dairy shelves into the hands of consumers. _ .

Prof. Burton, professor of agri- cultural economics at the Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Que., college, told the Council Tuesday there are at least three ways of boost- in: milk sales.

One was to offer the customer a price cut for buying more than one bottle of milk at a time. An- other was reducing hauling charges from farms to dairy plants. Third was to distribute more milk to stores and less to homes. again saving on hauling.

M. G. Simpson of Toronto and E. G. Silverwood of London, Ont.. heads of two major Ontario dairy concerns, publicly criticized and rebuked Prof. Burton for the stand he had taken.

Mr. Simpson, managing director of Canada Dairies Ltd., said Prof. But-ton‘s ideas to cut milk prices were made “probably with the best ‘of intentions, but seemingly

while not in possession of the facts."

Bottled-milk distributors were working on the “narrowest of

profit margins." They just couldn't reduce costs without threatening their own xistence. In large cit- ies, dairy operat rs were working on the tlnymrolli margin of lush 1-Scent a quart.

Mr. Silvt-.,...od, president of Silverwood Dairies, Ltd. eliminat- ed the suggestion that the retail price on the sale of two or" more bottles of milk could be reduced.

"How on earth can this be done on the distributor's margin of 1-5 cent per quart? Where is the money to come from? Will we charge the pint and one-quart customers more?"

The professor-dai , controversy over lower prices developed as the

high point of the-three-day Coun-

Prolalem

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"I am happy to tell the faculty, students and friends of this Col- lege. that’ iihe Board of Governors of Dalhou.sle have decided to de- signste by the name of Principal Robertson a scholarship of the value of $150.00 a year." said Doctor A. E. Kerr. President of Dalhousie University at the Samuel Robertson Memorial Lec- ture held last evening in the P. W. C. auditorium.

“The scholarship is to be awarded on the nomination of the Prin- cipal to a student. who. on the completion of his course in Prince of Wales enters Dalhousie in Arts and Science. or Commerce," Dr. Kerr said. The scholarship will be tenable for two years if the student maintains a satisfsctory academic standing. The Board of Governors of Dalhousie at the same time‘ attached to it a second scholarship. to be given on the same conditions and in the same amount, under the name of Lily I-l. Seaman.

Extends Welcome

The Robertson Memorial Lee ture. which is the first of a series to be held annually, was opened by the Principal of P. W, C,, Mr. Frank Maclilrinon, who, on be- half of the faculty of the College,’ extended aicordial welcome to the members of the Government and Legislature and the other friends lo! the College who were joining to commcmora‘ the life and work of one oi tha Island’; greatest ed- and bC'l‘le;!"ll;r:(:. - 3' ~- sign I e I- CC?!‘ fl 1

He paid tribute to Dr. Robert-' son as a great figure who will 1°!!! be remembered for his scholarship, leadership, and hu- mfllllflh The Doctor was a learned man thoroughly at home in the classics and history, and, as he taught. one could sense some- ‘thing of the tradition of learning itself radiating from his person- ality. Thars was nothing of the superficial about his knowledge or teaching; honesty and integrity in

learning and in life- were his

greatest contributions to the train-

on convention which ended today.

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COBURG. 0nt., March m--(CP) ——An all-male lury today freed a respected little man who calmly admitted the "mercy killing" of his wife,

"I was not surprised at the ver- dict." Ralph Kilbon said quietly to reporters. “I feel that what I did was a selfless act."

Seconds after firing a rifle bul- let into the brain of his mentally- in wife last Nov. 1, Kilbon called

olice.

He said he "finished"_ 54-year- old Irene Kilbon because he could not bear to see her suffer the agonies of a mortal, self-inflicted stomach ‘

"I do not consider that I coin- mitied murder." the 56-year-old retired engineer said at that time.

That was his defence during a two-day trial in the courthouse of this Lake Ontario town.

“This man was no killer." de- fence counsel J. J. Roblnette told the jury. “What he did was done

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The wind carried the flames to- wards a power building of the hos- pital. just ll feet away from the old three-storey structure. hill firemen kept‘ them from catching.

Plans were made to keep the patients the new wing of the building I lesai. overnight until other accommodation can be ar- ranged. There are nearly eeo pati- ,aah--Agall mental cases — la the entire h ital.

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jun iiogpitai steel which led the patient Into the bilsIr‘1snildmg.

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“Mercy Killing” Death ‘

from love or the confusion from his worried state."

Mrs. Kilbon, who was to have gone to the mental hospital at Whitby that ‘day, died in her fav- orite rocking chair in the Kilbon's 18-room house at Bailieboro, 15 miles northwest of here. ‘

Sits suffered from Huntington: cores, an incurable disease which caused mental deterioration and created tendencies toward suicide.

Kiibon id his wife shot her- self whlie e was outside getting a pail of water, She was con- scious when he found her. At her request, he picked her from the floor and put her in the chair. Then he fired the bullet into her

head. Medical witnesses for both Crown and_ defence said both

wounds were severe enough to cause almost immediate death.

Mr. Boblaette drew from de- fence witness Dr. Arthur M, Doyle of Toronto this statement about the self-inflicted stomach wound:

". . . I would say that after the aorta (a main blood vessel) was pierced, the patient was medically dead."

Mr. Justice Dalton Wells told the jury when it returned after 65 minutes’ deliberation:

"I agree with your verdict as a proper one."

The Judge said "mercy killing" was not an issue in the case.

"If you find he (Kilbom) accel- orated her death," he told the Jury before it ‘retired to reach a verdict, "then he killed‘ her and it would come within the defin- ition of murder.

“While some people may feel that an inflicted death may fistified. the fact remains that

a law still considers such an act -as murder. ' I

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New Scholarship For P. W. C. Students Honors Late Dr. S. N. Robertson

ing of his students.

As a leader his qualities were obvious, His very presence inspir- ed awe and his command was re- spected. The Doctor was known in every part of the Dominion, al- though he travelled little. and other universities accepted his judgment on students almost with- out question. The result was the ready admission of Prince of Wales students into other institu- tions or into employment. Most of these who were trained by Dr. Robertson look back with grati- tude to the grounding with which he equipped them for after life.

Dr. Robertson's humanity was perhaps his most remarkable qual- ity. Although a severe disciplinar- ian. he loved his students; al- though retiring ln many ways, he could be the moat jovial of com- panions; undoubted master .of his college, he knew almost everyone within its walls. Once one had his confidence, he was a~-trusted ad- viser and a true friend.

“Those of us ho carry on the work inspired b him and his dis- tinguished succeseor Dr. Steel. have a great challenge to meet". Mr. MacKinuon stated: "To carry on the magnificent traditions which Prince of Wales has en- joyed for generations and at the

"same time meet new ideas and

developments and select those which will carry the College to added usefulness and distinction.’

other Speakers

On behalf of the Province Hon. F. A. Large, Minister of Educa- tion, welcomed. the guest speaker and made reference to the close

‘association between P. W. C. and

Dalhousie, and :the many students from the Island who are at pre- sent studying there.

In speaking of the late Dr. Rob- ertson, Chief Justice l-lon. Thane A. Campbell referred ‘to him as the leading figure in the history of the development of education in Prince Edward Island. When

-introducing Dr, Kerr, Mr. Camp-

bell apoke of his recent appoint- ment as padre to the Dominion Curling Association, which proved to be news to the guest speaker. as he had no intimation of the new apppointment to date.

After the address by Dr. Kerr. l-lon. W. J. P. MacMillan con- gratulated Mr. Macltinnon and all those responsible for inaugurating the memorial lectures. He also expressed the Inn/‘€ClBl.lOl'l of the large audience in attendance to Dr. Kerr for the splendid address he had given.

At the close of the lecture, a large picture of Dr. Samuel Rob- ertson was unveiled by Mrs. Rob- ertson who thanked the College for the honor done her late hus- band.

Dr. Kerr’: Address

Opening his address. Dr. Alex- ander E. Kerr. President of Dal- housie University expressed his pleasure at being present and stat- ed that there is no man in Canada who would not count it an honour to be allowed to inaugurate this series. which undoubtedly will some day become celebrated be- cause of the great name that it perpetuates and the fine seat of iarning that sponsors it.

"There is. however. something to be said on behalf of the decis-

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Halifax Man Heads Fisheries Council Of Canada

OTTAWA, March 22—(CP)—J. l-i, Macxichan of Halifax. general fianager of the United Maritime

shermen. today was elected pre- s ent of the Fisheries Council of Canada. He succeeds F. Homer Zwicker of Lunenburg, N. S.

Elected regional vice-presidents were:—

lt. Bell-Irving, Vancouver; A. I.

he Barbour, Wlnnipili '1‘. 0. Small-

acombe. Toronto; H. W, Weieh. Pairhaven, N. 3.: A. T. Gcodridge. St. John's, Nfld.; and L. T. lliais.

Quebec City.

Council directors include P, J. Carroll, Chatham, N. 3.; J. 3. llyrlclr, Tignish. P.E.l.; R. O. smith and T. R. Clouston, Halifax; J. N. Nickereoss. North Sydney, N. 3.; C. J. Marrow, Lunenburg: W. I‘. llistchiason. ,3. M. Mums and ll. A. Russell, all of st. John's: and H. A. Dawe. Port Union, Nfid.

Named honor president was Captain 1'. W. ailace, Garden- vale. Que. Honorary vice-presi-

dents: J. I.-leinnaa, Vancouver.

a.c- H. O. Connor, ll ex. and A.’ I lcniiion, Pbspebia Que.

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lleiails . W New Levy Are Not Revealed

FREDERICTON. March 22 — (CP) Premier Mclsiair an- nounced today in the New Bruns- wick Legislature that the Govern- ment plans to impose a consumer tax on goods sold at retail level. He did not mention the tax rate.

The Premier's announcement confirmed long-standing rumors that the Government would re- sort to some form of sales tax to boost re-venue Consumer groups in Moncton and other Provincial cities have already presented peti- tions protesting such a tax.

The consumer tax would apply to “tangible personal property.” said the Premier, and would cor- respond in essence to the Pro- vince’s tobacco and gasoline iaxes. In addition to food. fuel and shel- ter, he said that many things used in agriculture and fishing would not be taxed.

Premier McNair said such ex- emptions would “ease materially the incidence and burden of the tax. particularly as affecting those of our citizens in the lower in- come group."

While meals consumed on the premises where sold would come within the act, they would be ex- empt where the price was below a certain level. Certain specific items would also be exempt, in- cluding medlcsnts when sold on prescription, artificial liml», hear- ing‘.appliances. dental and optical appliances on prescription. as well as personal property entering into the production of another article.

Sale of goods to be delivered outside the Province and stores llor ships would be exempt. as would railway rolling stock and commercial vessels.

Premier McNalr announced the tax during the Throne Speech de- bate. and said details of the levy will be available when the tax legislation is introduced as the budget is brought down. Provin- cial Secreiary-'I‘reasurer J. G. Boucher said the budget would be presented Wednesday.

Before making the tax announce- merit, the Premier said the Pro- vlnce's finances had been receiv- ing "increasing study", and that to malniain existing services would require financial stability. The Provincial debt had been rising consistently.

“With respect to capital expendi_ turea." he said. “the Province has been faced, and is still faced. with pressing needs similar to those confronting our municipalities."

Some of the municipalities were faced with capital expenditures of "staggering proportions." he said. As an example he said-that $278.- 066 was spent for health services in 1035, while in 1949 health and social services expenditures were $5,332,669.

In 1935. he said. "there were no such things as family allowances. old age and blind pensions or mothers’ allowances. Direct relief was left to the responsibility of the municipalities. which many found unable to meet."

Liner Queen Mary Had Rough Crossing

NEW YORK. March 22 - (AP)l —BaI.tered by gales and high seas. all the way from Britain. the Queen Mary arrived today -10 hours behind schedule -— the long- est delay it has ever suffered on a westward crossing. Captain George E. Cove said the vessel's apeed had to be cut on Sunday from 38 to seven knots, just enough to keep it heading into the wind and the sea. No dam- age or injuries to passengers were

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ANNOUNCES ONSUMERS SALES TAXFOR ‘N. B.

‘Eskimo.’ Operations Under Heavy Fire in Legislature

Mr. D. L. Mnthleaon

Will Press 6? New Armouries

OVITAWA. March 22 -— (Special) — Hope that prior pledges of improvement of accommodation for Reserve Army units in Charlotte town will be carried out were voic- ed today by W. Chester 5. Mcnurc, Progressive. conservative, and J. Lester Douglas, Liberal member for Queen's.