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U.S.-Fleet Sieams Eaisl J '

I

As Jordan Crisis Wo'rsen,s-

WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States oth steamed to the eastern Mediterranean Thursday in what U.S. officials described as a show .of force in- tended to II-Ililiort the threatened government of Jordan.

That description was supplied in private. Puboicly. the state de- partment merely announced that the fleet was returning to its "nor- mal place." But it said "interna- tional communism" threatens Jor- dan's independence.

These two moves-one of fixing of blame. the other flexing of muscles-had the ap ence of the Eisenhower Mid e East for- mula going into action. seemed at this Point. in a highly fluid situation. to be more appar- ent than real.

Three more of the big "its" in the Eisenhower fo ula had yet to be blocked out be e the ulti- mate potential .:::.. of U.S. forces Atould be invoked.

GOING To DRINK

state department press officer Lincoln White left the impression at his press conference that the Eisenhower administration was going perhaps to the brink of in- voking its Middle East formula.

ItwasleftpartlytoK.ingllus- sets of Jordan. however, to say whether Eisenhower should de- eids that the situation called for him to go all the way.

The Eisenhower formula. signed into law last March 9. gives the president fight-if-necessary power in the Middle East to oppose open Communist armed aggression. The five big "ifs" are:

1. if a threatened country's preservation is lunged vim to U.S. interest and world peace,

3. If til! president determines U.S. military intervention is ac. cessary. ,

S. If the victimized nation re- quests U.S. armed help.

4. If there is open armed gg. gresslon.

5. if the aggressor country is controlled by international com-

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Military Law Is Imposed In Jordan

. Jordan (AP) - King

AMMAN Hussein. fighting for this throne. 5

imposed military law on Jordan Thursday in a series of dramatic

. moves against his enemies inside

and outside the country.

The young king named a new go. , clamped a curfew on Ju'dan's main cities as a safe- guard against rioting, and abol- ished the country's 10 political parties.

The 21-year-old monarch blasted Egyptian propaganda and interna- tional communism alike as the sources of his troubles.

Less than two months ago Hus- sein participated in an Arab "sum- mit" confcrence with Egypt's President Nasser as an ally in the cause of Arab nationalism. Thurs- day he told Egypt to leave Jordan

alone.

hid the ease o;hfmd”t!'dIII.hEllGl"h" ower appeared p ' found that the first and,flfth ""5 ' have been met. t

At his Augusta, Ga.. vacation spot Eisenhower said W through his spokesman that 10!- dan's independence and in mustbepreservedasvitaltone- tional interest and world pence- So much for "II" No. 1.

STATED BY KING .

At his press conference 'l'hIlrl' dly. white pointed to the Augusta "1 . um ;.I J.

"This reminder was approprb ate because oi the threat to the independence and integrity of Jor- dan by international communism Is King Hussein himself stated yesterday."

Thus. White labelled the threat as coming from "international communism"-covering "lf” No.

But he said he knew of no re- quest from Jordan for U.S. mil- itary intervention. And Hussein. from Amman in Jordan, cast a good deal of doubt on whether he intends to make any such request. So "1!" No. 3 was up in the air.

That left two other "ifs"-if Eisenhower determines a need to intervene. and if there is open argled attack.

ese appeared to be ret fill hurdles. P ty White refused to say whether the Communist threat the admin- lstratlon sees to Jordan is inter- ual. external or both. The lan- guage of the Eisenhower formula would seem to require an armed attack from outside Jordan. such

as from Syria.

Health Minister Martin Speaks Ai S'side Meeling

'A week ago last Tuesday the eyes of all Canada were on rhu- for on that day the Premlc of this Province made the historic aa- nouncement that his government had accepted the Federal hospital insurance plan. I an historic be- cause this announcement means that we at last ids vlnce necessary to make hospital lllsdufinllce a iialllty for Canadians an cannot p beinl proud that it was the Liberal Corn-amen of P.E.T. that put the final sad on the achievement of this menu- mental health proiect." Health Minister Jeni Mglritln said las evening a pa c meeting in Civic Stadium, Summer-slde.'Mr Lester Wallace. president of the West Prince Liberal Association ,resided and Mr. J. Watson Mac-

vs

economy of the Marltlmes. He spoke at considerable length on the government's socal welfare

power the signatory provinces the costs

no to the plan as the sixth province.

to family allowances the Health Ministe said "no other country in the world has provided on the scale that the Liberal Govern- ment has since 1946."

Mr. Martin then pointed out the advaniegu of the hospital

Federal Govern- mut well over 50 per cent of the dlreahle oosts of their hospital hsuranee Pmlrams and P-E.1. will receive no less than 60 per cent. He stated that there has

Hospital

to t in eradee-Meymm no op-

lie said the cabinet Thursday passed an order-incouncil provid-

ing for proclamation May 1 of the lama

federal act it: which line central government will split I0-50 with

of standard hospital care and di- servl

agnostic ces.

The prime minister told report- ers at a press conference that the order resulted from Prince Ed- ward island's decision to come in-

nrltleb Columbia, Alberta. Saskat- chewan, Ontario and Newfound- land previously agreed.

The act stipulates that the plan would some into force only when all provinces representing a Inl- Jm-ity of the Canadian people, agreed to participate.

Mr. It. Lenrent said he scheme

probably never been another measure put forward by s govern- ment in Canada. which will have greater consequences for the peo- ple of this country than the hos- pital insurance plan. Preml

Hon. E.P. Foley and Govsrnnseal members and party officials.

Scheme

schemes would not have to be sep- arately in operation before there could be federal payments to any one of them-

He said he would "be surprised" if agreements with the ces wereslgnedbyllisyl. unproc- tlon of the federal legislation passed at the last session of Far- liament would put liealth Minis- ter Martln in a position to act as soonesaprovincehedltsownee ianbllnd lollllation and plea is he-

s.

Questioned about lulu-pretstioo problems that might arise in the federal - provincial health agree- ments. Mr. St. Laurent said he doesnt' think "anyone is going to lg. '!e do anything tricky about

The prime minister was asked how he felt about the proclama- tion of "this milestone" in social welfare legislation. He said he

himself was a bit old-fashioned. if was hggle "Cassia: oocial wel- are a on progressed rapidly "but 1 fed the Catalan peuogle wanted it to pI'0l1'IU that

R.M.A. To Take Part In Mar. Food Show

Directors of the Retail Merch- of Prince Edward Island met Wednesday night at the Queen Hotel in (lurlottetown. Items of naps. on the agenda included the Maritime Food Show to be held

the ensuing year. It was decided that the local as-

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Aby the Maritime Division Reference was made by the president to the proposed buying. group program under the joint sponsorship of the National Foods Division R.M.A. of Canada. and the National Wholesale Gro- ut-a' A ' ti--n Following a

discussion on various ar- rangements for this purpose now in operatlomthronghout the coun- try lt was decided to give the mat- ter careful study.

The need was stressed for the full support of the membership to the promotion of closer wholesaler- retail cooperation.

A strong committee. set up dur- ing the meeting to handle these two projects will meet in Sum- merside on May 3th.

Profits of Canadian Corporations Up

OTTAWA (CP) - Profits before taxes of Canadian corporations rose to 8,240,000,000 in 1950, up 12.8 per cent or 8368,000,000 over 5,872,000,000 in 1955. the bureau of statistics said Thursday.

Income tax liabilities of corpora- tions in the year increased to 31,- WI,000.000. a riselof 9.5 per cent or !121.000.w0 from 51.276.000.000. last year.

Profits after taxes rose by 3247,- (moon or 15.5 per cent to 31.843.- common from 31.596.000.000 in 1955.

Increased profits before taxes were reported by all industries ex- cept the miscellaneous manufact- uring group. its profits were un- changed from 1955 at S50,0(Ni.000.

Biggest increase in profits be- fore taxes was recorded by the iron and steel group in which glgorose to 83'7li.000.000 from

. .000. an increase of 381.- 000,000.

These children. 31.

fkrhanage, Group 3, Charlotte-

oue SENATE vacancy IS nuso

Two Members Addeicl To Federal Cabinet By PM

OTTAWA (CP) - The sovern ment 1' i announced a price support program for fowl - I move which farm group! l1IVG been demanding for years.

The agricultural prices support board said the new floor price for fowl will be the eflllllfllfillt "3 23 cents a pound llveweight at To- ronto for top grade fowl five pounds and over. -The floor will be in effect at all .n' ', ' Canadian

August-November period. usually the peak marketing season.

Under the program. the govern- ment would buy up all surplus fowl if market prices fall below the 23 cent. floor. Current prices have been ranging at M and 21 cents.

Finance Minister Harris dis- closed the price support plan at Strstford. 0nt., Wednesday night. The official announ 5 was made by the agriculture depart- ment today. Mr. Harris said the floor price is "one more peg to keep up the farmer's income."

! cra wnncomns MOVE

The move was welcomed by farm groups. 11. ii. 1-lannam.

ation of Agriculture. .ecalled that the federation had asked for this support for the last three or four years.

"Poultrymcn will be greatly pleased." he said. "it will give them security they cannot have without this support."

Last month. the llrlcultnre de- partment granted price support

HAD 72 SCORE

Vincenrsktown. with a score of '12. placed second in Class 228. Schools Grades petitions held at Prince of Wales

markets and will operate in the

president of the Canadian Feder- JL

Price -Support Program For Top Quality Fowl

for dry kimmed milk. selling a.

floor price slightly higher than Adustry.

The government now has sup- port programs for butter, eggs, hogs. fowl and " med milk.

Concession To C.F.A. Proposal

placing a 23 cent floor on lap quallty fowl over five pounds is a partial concession to the demand of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture that there should be a floor price on fowl. heavy chick- en and turkey at levels that would provide a reasonable minimum price to producers of these pro- ducts. During and following the annual meeting" of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture in Win- nipcg in late January egg and poultry problems became the con- cern of a

Dewar. Secretary. culture.

"At the present time it is not easy to assess the effect of the new floor on returns to producers." Mr Dewar told the Guardian yes- terday." The period mentioned. August - November. is one in which Ontario fowl move more freely to market than is the ease

IN COMPETITION

1 to 6. in the group dancing com-

A Royal Commission en Edu- cation is still a possibility. Hon. Keir Clark, Minister of Educa- tion, told delegates to the annual P.l.I. Teeeherr Federation yes- terday morning. He also stated that the Legislative Committee

was set up "may have gone part way in meeting your re- guests." The Minister was intro-

daeed by the P.E.1.T.F. P. sldent. IE Mabel Matheeon. who Ilso

him at the conclusion of his address.

Commenting on the Education Week slogan "Education Every- bnQ's iludaess." the Minister add it is impossible to have

her to return;

Minister Addresses Teache-rs' Federation

good to talk too much. for it Is keeping some out of the pro- fession who would really like to teach." Concluding this phase of his address. Hon. Mr. Clark said he would like to see teach . salaries increased as far at pos- sible. Regarding the release of salary figures. he said he thought the figures belonged first of all to the Province. and felt that It would doonenogoodtoknowtheother persons' salary. ifs added that a number of teachers had told him they did not want their sal- aries published. "But. he said, "if all want them published. we will do it--we will be glad to.” Referring to the lapa-aaauatin had. the Minister said he

enumberofeffctsmadetob crease the Fund.

The school Act sew makes

pro vision fir lncrueed Ialsriu. which may be pd those teach-

chers- "1t is still far too low." said the Minister. "But it is at least a step in the right direct- ion." lle also commented on poll tax changes designed to increase the revenue of the district and the su lemenl.

Mr. ark said there were twenty five contracts fll' the provision of school bus service, and acted that some of the bosses were just "a bltof a box built on the end of a track." This, he said. was wrong. as children should be trans- ported In adequate vehicles. "We are aiming to control the school

had aowprevldedfoi-lathe Aet. : COMMENT! ON ansontirtorzs

Regarding the selling of'exalI

originally requested by the in-1

The action of the government in

' ' committee which was set up and met on February let in Ottawa with the Price Sup- port Board. This Province was represented on that committee by . . Prince Edward Island Federation of Agri-

Two Firemen Trapped In College Fire

gJOL1ETTE. Que. (CF) .. Two firemen were trapped Thursday night when a wall of the burned- out Joliette seminary collapsed.

There was a chance the men were still alive in the debris. fire- men said. A third man was res- cued shortly aftcr the wall gave way and was taken to hospital with a broken leg.

The men were fighting the still- smouldering fire in a wing of the Joliette Seminary and Classical College when the wall collapsed. burying them in the rubble.

The two trapped men were iden- tified as Archez Rivcsi. 59. and Aurele Vincent. 50. The injured man. a volunteer. was identified only as a Mr. Lavlgne. about 60.

The fire. which broke out this afternoon, caused damage esti- mated at 8250.000 .

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in the Marilimes. Therefore bene- ficial effects will accrue due to to purchase by the government of Ontario stocks which will not then be in competition to as great an extent as formerly with other parts of the country.

"Beneficial effects on Prince Edward island. will therefore like- ly be of an indirect nature but nevertheless the announcement of support is one which should be t received by poultrymcn as evi- dence of increased concern by the Federal government on behalf of t'.l;;'problems of the poultry indus-

This

Chevrier Quits Seaway Post To Become Council President

OTTAWA (CF)-Prime Minister

St. Laurent Thursday added an- other two ministers member cabinet. filled one of 17 Senate vacancies.

To be sworn in as ministers to-

ay:

Hon. Lionel Chevrier. 54. who has quit his job as president of the St. Lawrence Seaway Author- ity to become president of the council, in rather minor cabinet post previously incorporated as slur! of

r.

Mr. St. Laurent's duties

Paul 1-lellyer, 33-year-old mem- ber for Toronto Davenport, who becomes associate defence min- lster, concentrating mostly on de- fence adminlstratlon and leaving Defence Minister Campney free for greater concentration on pol- icy. youngest cabinet minister. the . m..:j3.m..... first from the Toronto area in 17 years.

SENATE APPOINTMENT

Appointed to die Senate is J. Eugene Lefrancois. 60-year - old Liberal MP for Montreal Laurier. appointment since last January reduces the number of vacancies in the upper chamber to 16. Mr. told a press conference he plans to fill the vacancies if he is re-

Mr. Hellyer becomes

first Senate

timed to office June 10. Mr. Defrancols'

As pt of the Mr

Chevrier will be responsible to the cabinet for the St. Lawrence Ses- way. The other main duty

to his 19 -

Chevrier, former transport minister. will hold this post tem- porarlly.

the

St. Laurent

appointment frees the Montreal Laurier riding for Mr. Chevrier to contest. Mr. St. Laurent said he feels sure Mr. Chevrier will be nominated.

of the ty for the

eral district eommlssion- will

remain with Mr. St. Laurent.

No MORE CHANGES No other cabinet changes are planned before the June vote. The

changes were announced after a two-hour cabinet meeting. the last before Mr. St. Laurent opens his election campaign at Winnipeg Monday. There was no immediate re- placement for Mr. Chevrier as seaway president. Reports are current that Charles Gavsie, 51- ycar-old vice-chairman. will be- come the new chief. Mr. St. Laur- ent said there will be no immed- iate appointment but that Mr. ' Gavsie will take charge until an appointment is announced.

other subjects at the hour-long press conference ranged from the Norman case to rumors of Mr. St. Laurent's possible retirment.

DENIED REPORTS ..

The 75-year-old prime minister, seeking his thinl mandate, denied a Progressive Conservative report that the Liberals plan to, hold a new leadership convention here next October.

Mr. St. Laurent said there was a lot of "wishful thinking" by the opposition in the 1949 election. lie denied then that he had any re- tirement plans and he-reiterated the denial in 1953. He was doing it again this year and if he : around. he said, he may havr do it again in 1961-though by time there likely would bv prospects of his retirdmc in 1951.

As for the suicide of ambassador Herbert Nor much" had been sair'

There was no foundatior reports that the amba. committed suicide in

. 4 had been a victim of

by Gen. Douglas M aides in Korea.

SUB-lECT,T0 GOSSIP A lot of persons wanted L

to discuss her security set openly. But Mr. St. Laurent 0 . not believe it would be a good to have these secrets publicised (Continued on Page 6. Col. 5)

College auditorium yesterday after- noon. Thelr winning dance was performed to the tune of "Pop Goes The Weasel".

N. S. Production of Lumber At Low Ebb

HALIFAX (CF) - Nova Scolla lumber production will continue at the low ebb during 1957 .James Wllber of Halifax. president of the Nova Scolla Forest Products As- sociation. forecast Thursday.

He said output is unlikely to ex- ceed last year's 4oo.ooo,ooo board feet. the lowest in It years.

Diefenbaker Promises To Cut Taxes, l.auncl1 Development

TORONTO (CP) - John Diefen- baker Thursday night promised to reduce taxes and launch a na- fional development policy for all parts of Canada if his Progressive Conservative p a rty comes to power in the June 10 election.

He also pledged to work out new tax - sharing arrangements with the p rovlnces which would strengthen Canada's federal sys- tem and give provinces and muni-

cipalities the funds to carry their responsibilities.

'Whcn the Conservative party forms the government of this country. a session of Parliament will be called to reduce taxation." Mr. Diefenbaker said in a speech at Toronto's Massey Hall opening his W:-week campaign across the country.

The Liberal government had

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"in team dancing, performers

in this class. which was the sec-

ond class adjudlcated at Prince of Wales auditorium yesterday after- noon there were nine entries. Charlottefown's

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Dancing Competition Continues To Feature Festival Of Music

Heather Burke won first place

should matched. particularly in with a score of 85. Second place ability." stated adjudicator, Mrs. was awarded to the team of Carol Don MacNeil of Antigonlsh. at the Festival of Music in Charlotte- town yesterday. She was speaking to the contestants who had ap- peared in Class M0. the Double Sword Dance. limited to children 10 to 12 years old inclusive.

Jean and Marlene Marjory Mac- Neil of West Royalty. with a mark of 82. Third place went to Illn- beth Davison and Eleanor Champ- ion of Kcnsington vmo scored 7!.

Continuing her remarks on the performance of the Double Sword Dance. Mrs. MacNell noted that tin team dancing children always showed a preference id c a lfrieod or neighbor as a parted