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l)EFENCE MINISTER DEFENDS STOCKPILING ARMY GOOD

Rail Conciliation Board Cuts Union Demands Meeting Favors Provincial

Legion Urges can To Share Gasoline 'Tax With The City

A resolution concerning a request that the Provincial Government give consideration to giving the Charlottetown City Council a share of the Provincial gas tax was pass- ed at a meeting of the Charlotte- town Branch of the Canadian Legion last night.. It was the sec- ond time the resolution was pre- sented and adopted.

Mr. Arthur King, who moved the motion, stated that the action if carried through would relieve a property holder from a t'very unfair and unjust tax” levied for maintenance of streets, and indir-

Presldeiit C. to the Branch V, vestigalor of the I ment. of labor had visited the City in connection with resolution of the Provincial Com and calling for the employment of more veter- ans on national defense jobs. A more definite statement would be forthcoming following the report of Mr. G. H. 'MacGee. special in- vesllgator, to his superiors.

The president also announced that the Branch would hold a "children's Christmas party"! and urged all members to co-operate

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Probe Price Of American Gigarets

OTTAWA. Nov. 2"! -(CP) - Revenue Minister MoCa.nn said today his department is investigat- lng reports that American cigarets are being sold by some chain stores in Canada. cheaper than Canadian

brands. The investigations are being made to ascertain that all taxes

and duties had been paid on these shipments of cigarets.

The minister was replying to s quetion by Raymond Anderson (L -Norfolk) who asked if the Min- ister had seen the reports and if the government planned any act.- ion.

Mr. Mccann said cigarets do not fall in the class of imported goods which might be subject to dump- ing duties if.sold in the importing country cheaper than in the iountry of origin.

Coming Events

Fri-

"Riverdale school concert, day, Dec. 19.

"Dance. Millview I-lall every hiday.

"The Annual Meeting Wlnsloe Road Hall, Monday, December 1st.

"Klnkora Hall

I tonight, V911 Hi Tom Edison."

”Dance. l-lowe's Ball, Brsckley Beach. Friday. November 26th.

"Try our Purina Finance Plan or”

for feeding your hogs and poultry. Dillon dz Splllett.

"Dance every Friday night, south Rustico Hail. Music by the charlotietonians.

"Dance. Kelly's Cross school. mister. November ma, 9 to use

"Highfleld United Church, W. A. Pantry Bale. Moore and MacLsod's, Saturday, 2 o'clock, November 29th.

"Master Feeds. Another carload ll"-V Irrlved at Prince Edward Is- "W1 Fur Pool. summerside. Feed- ers who keep records use Mast

N"Dancs. St. Peters Bay Holy 1""! Hall. many. November ascn Tom 9.80--1. Chaisaon's orchestra. l-Int dance before the big Midnight Dance Christmu night. .

"HM"-Mi! meeting. Crapaud-

Xflfrll Board of 'ri-ad. will be too

D” in Crapsud hall. Monday. 60. lat. Good attendance please.

5:500 and hear at Mt. Stew .. ojvurdny. Novem ma. at a clock. Dennis Morgan and vir-

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Bishop Boyle To Speak At St. F. X. Anniversary

ANTIGONXSH. N. S., Nov. 2''!- (CP)-St. Francis Xavier Univer- sity opens a. year-long centenary celebration here Dec. 3, the 400th anniversary of the death of its

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patron saint. A full day's program of events. ' largely religious, will open the

celebrations. Accent will be on aca- demic procession will precede Pontifical Mass. Celebrant will be James Car- dinal McGuigan of Toronto while Most Rev. E. Q. Jennings, Bishop of Fort. William, will deliver the sermon.

Most Rev. James Boyle, Bishop of Charlottetown, and Judge W. F. Lane of Moncton will be chief speakers at in diocesan dinner.

Hockey will take the spotlight in the evening when the St. F. X. team takes to the ice against Laval University of Quebec, which has just completed its own cen- tenary celebration.

The religious observance touches off a 12-month program which continues in May with the holding of annual commencement- week ceremonies. .1-llghllghts in- clude the National Conference of Canadian Universities which as- sembles in June for a three-day meeting on the campus.

Early in August the Diocesan

Eucharistic Conference is ex- pected to draw thousands. The Jubilee Convocation Sept.

1-2, one of three planned for the centenary year. will have inter- national representation.

Four-Day Holiday Planned In Moncton

MONCTON. Nov. 27-(CP) - Storel in this Maritime rail hub today agreed to give their staff: a four-day Christmas week-end. Owners decided to remain closed Dec. 27, the Saturday after the Christmas and Boxing Day holi-

Recommends 16 Cent Increase; Union Asked 45 '

By John Leblanc

OIITAWA, Nov. 2'1 s(cp).;rhe Federal Conciliation Board on the i5l60,000,000- a-year railway-labor dispute, slicing union demands sharply has recommended an aver- age 16-cent-an-hour increase for non-operating 1-all workers.

The majority finding of the three-man hoardnmade public to- day, proposed for the 1444100 union employees a little more than one- tfiird what they asked in wage boosts, granted them two other demands and rejeced two more.

The report, aimed at settlement of a four-months dispute between the major railways and unions that staged a paralyzing strike in 1950, is not binding on the dis- putants. It may form a. basis for negotiation.

The majority finding was signed by Mr. Juztice R. L. Kelloclr of the supreme Court of Canada, board chairman. and Paul Smith, Mont- real lawyer and nominee of the railways on the board.

A minority report by the board's union nominee suggested a 28- cent. boost-the unions asked 45- and went along with other union points. It was written by David Lewis, Toronto lawyer.

. Both Sides Silent

There was no immediate react- ion to the findings either from head officers of the majority rail- ways at Montreal or from a 100- man meeting of the general con- ference committee of the 1'! rail- way unions in session there.

Both sides indicated there would be no official statement until to- morrow. ,

Meanwhile, some informants here said there was a good pros- pect that the railways would ac- cept the majority finding.

Union observers thought it was certain the labor group would reject the majority re- commendation. It was consid- ered a likely bet it would ac- cept the minority report, al- though it falls short by 19 cents an hour-or some 303,- 000.000 a year over-all-from the union demands. on the basis of company cal-

culations during the negotiations. the whole cost of the 45-cent in-

days. stretching the vacation from Thursday to Sunday.

That John Louis Acorn came to his death in the vicinity of Tea Hill on the afternoon of November 21st by being struck by ii. half-ton truck driven by Leon MacPhee was the verdict brought in by s Coroner's Jury at an inquest held at City Hall last night. Coroner; Dr. J. A. Coady presided Ind Mr- J. P. Nicholson. represented the

wn. In bringing in the verdict the Jury stated that in their opinion the accident was unavoidable and that they believed the driver should be exonerated.

Members of the Jury were: Messrs. Blake wood, foreman. James Mhclllachern, James L. wstherbia, William W. MacEach- ern, Wililm E. Balderston. Harold L. Arsenault and Leigh Worth

crease would have run to 3141,000-

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Inquest Held In Tea Hill Traffic Accident

fred smith of'1-fopefield, objected to taking an oath on the Bible on religious grounds but took an af- firmation, said that he had gone into Charlottetown accompanied by Mr. MacPhee. Mr. MacKay and Mrs. MacPhee on the mornoing of the fatality. They had left on return from Kent street about 3 o'clock.

This side of Tea Hill, the wit- ness continued, a. vehicle appear- ed to be stopped in front of the residence of Blake wood facing in the direction of the city. A man stepped out from behind the ve- hicle in front of M1acPhee's truck and started across the road. Mac- Phee's truck went over him. Mrs. MacPhe'e screamed. the man dis- appeared and the truck stopped quickly, the witness testified.

Kennedy. The first witness called, Mr. wu-

o'1'rA.WA. Nov.- 2'! -(OP) - Long-distance telephone rates bo- twuii Newfoundland and the Canadian mainland are being out sharply. Transport Minister chev- rier announced in the Commons

ay. The reductions will average a lit- tle more than to per cent. officials said.

Mr. Chevriar said the cuts will become effective Dec. 1, under an

ant by the six companies- including two crown ooncerns- that provide the service. The re- ductions will be borne proportion- ately by each conipan .

New rates, the in said, will be based on mileage rather than the present charge of 7.20 for a three-minute call. As example. the new rate between at. John's. Nfld., and Halifax will be 03:90 (down to). between Corner Brobk. mid: and Moiicton. N. 3.. 32.85 (down Stu). Rates for calls between any Quebec points and Newfoundland will be reduced to 84.50 from sun.

companies agreeinl to the new

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Sharp Cut In Telephone .Rates To Newfoundland

...M..M.............s-. rates, Mr. Ohevrier said. are the Canadian Overseas Telecommunic-

the over-water link of the network: Canadian Newfoundland, the two

these private companies: Avalon Telephone

and, Telephone s lephone Company and Brunswick Telephone Company.

will be routed over a new

leased by Canadian overseas Tele-

communication

National Telographa. other calls will continue

Telecommunication radio facilities and -at Ysinachiche and Drum-

mondvilis, in Quebec.

Stewart

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atlon Corporation, which operates

National Telegraphs, which provides land-line service in govern- ment-oontrollsd firms involved. and

Company of Newfoundland. Maritime Telegraph Company, Bell New

It was understood calls between Newfoundland and the Maritimes radio- telsphono link between New Wat.- erford. N. 5.. and Red Rocks. Nfld..

from Canadian

to be routed through loll awitchboards in Montreal and Canadian overseas Corporation's in Newfoundland

The naming of provisional com- mittee of eight members was de- cided on yesterday at a prelimin- ary meeting to discuss the forming of a. Provincial Home and Sc ooi Federation. The committee wil do the preliminary work of exploring and give a full report when a full organizational meetng will be held not later than the end of January. Appointed to the committee are Mrs. Ruth Macbeod, Montague. and Mrs. Helen Mclsaac, souris, for Kings County. Mr. M. A. Hub- ley, Summerside. and Rev. Dennis Gallant, Tignish, representing Prince County. The two members for Queens are Mrs. M. J. Doyle. North Rustico, and Mrs. Claire

Canada Urges Quick Approval Of Truce Plan

UNITED NATIONS. N. Y4) Nov. 2'! -(CP) - Canada today ap- pealed for quick United Nations ap- proval of an Indian peace-plan for Korea in the hope the Chinese Communists and North Koreans want peace despite Russiais reject.- ion of the compromlsexprpposal. While Health Minister Paul Mar- tin of Canada spoke before the political committee of the Generni Assembly, the United states dele- gation announced it has thrown its full support behind the resolution to which it previously had strong objections. The U. S. swing was based largely on the change made Wednesday night in the Indian plan by Krishna. Menon. deputy leader of the Indian delegation. The amend- ment set a time limit in which prisoners who refuse repatriation will be turned over to the UN in- stead of remaining indefinitely the problem of a political conference to be. called three months "after an armistice. i

Martin, who was the first to publicly outline the prisoners for- mula which became the basis of the Indian plan. said the commit- tee should avoid lihaggllng over non-essentials." i

A vote on the Indian plan is ex- pected tomorrow.

Suggests Koreans In llniis From Commonwealth

OTTAWA, Nov. 27 7- (CP) The United States Government has suggested to the Common- wealth countries that they accept South Korean troops into their units in Korea and it is consid- ered likely that Canada will agree. Bill Boss, Canadian Press staff writer with the Canadian troops in Korea, reported today that roughly 300 South Korean soldiers may soon be serving with Canada's 25th Brigade.

It was learned here that Canada is likely to agree to the American proposal as a way to help strength- en the United Nations front and hasten the day when a South Kor- can army will be able to take over an even greater share of the front line burden.

Canada would provide the Boutrr Koreans with food. uniforms. equip- ment and accommodation but would not pay them.

FIVE-YEAR SENTENCE HALIFAX, Nov. 27-(CP)--John Francis MacDonald and George Guthro today were sentenced to five years in Dorchester Peniten- tiary for theft. The pair pleaded guilty to stealing cash and rav- ings bonds valued at several thousand dollars from an office safe. Leo Murphy. 28 of no stated address. was dismissed on a sim- ilar charge when the crown offer- ed no evidence. OITAWA, Nov. 2'1 -(CPl- Group Capt. A. 0. Adams. on. 52. of Ottawa. RQAF co-oniinator for standardisation, is retiring after 20 years' service with the air force, it was announced today. A pilot with the RA! in the 'rirst World Wui-, he was closely asso- ciation with the Air Board prior the forming of the RCA! in

iome & School Association

Ferry Requirements Presented Before Maritime Commission

Tercsea, Glenaiadale. In addition two were named for Charlotte- town. Judge C. st. Clair Trainer and Mrs. Helen MacDonald. Presiding over the meeting held yesterday in the Vocational school was Mr. Bramwell Chandler, who briefly outlined the purpose of calling it. He stated that it was to determine-the advisability of the many Home and school Associat- ions in the Province having a cen- tral organization on a Provincial basis. He said the associations were springing up spontaneously with no directing force as people were realizing that there is a lack

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OTTAWA. Nov. 20-ispor-inl) - Representatives of Northumber- land Ferries and of Prince Erl- ward Island today conferred with the Canadian Maritime Commis- sion on federal aid for extension

and improvement of the ferry service between Wood Islands and Caribou.

The delegation was accom-

panied in the commissions board room by J. Watson MacNaught. Liberal M. P. for Prince and Parliamentary Assistant to Fish- eries Minister Sinclair.

A brief, setting forth public demands for improved service and indicating federal responsibil- ity for aiding such service, was presented to the Commission h.V Arthur Peake. solicitor for the Northumberland Ferries. and both Mr. Peake and Marine Superin- tendent Capt. Hunter answered

questlons- asked concerning the service.

The request was divided into two sections, first for immediate

relief on a temporary basis, and second for a new and larger ves- sel to meet increased transporta- tion needs.

Claude Lossnrd, rlialrmnn of the Maritime Commission presid- ed at the hearing and was accom- panied by Capt. L. C. Audzitc, commissioner, Angus McGugan, commissioner, and Capt. J. A. I-lei:-nan, director of the subsidies branch. l-ion. Dougald MacKin- non, spoke of the importance of the Wood islands-Cnribou ferry service as a. link between his Province and Nova Scotia and of the needs as he knew them of

strengthening that link. Mr. MacNziught mentioned the importance of the ferries both

from a commercial standpoint and that of tourist traffic.

A report on the subject will he made by the commission after it has opportunity of considering to- day's evidence and making any

Claxion ll-eplies To Criticism By Opposition

OTTAWA, Nov. 27 -(CF) -De-

fence Minister Claxton said today in the Commons that his depart- ment has been doing no more and no less than its duty in accumulat- ing stores for the possible outbreak of war. V Replying to Progressive Conser- vative charges of waste and ex- travagance in defence purchasing, he counter-charged that the Op- position would be the first to ac- cuse him and the department of negligence if war came andcaught them without necessary stores.

He denied that there has been any excessive purchasing and argued that the wonder is that there have not been more errors in a program so large.

He also said:

1. Stores are bought for four main reasons of which mobiliz- ation is only one.

2. There are constant reviews of purchasing policies and there have been important modificat- ions and will be more.

3. Mobilization stores are be- ing laid aside for the first three months of any general war.

-4. ''I do not think that in any field we will have stockpiled more than we would have re- quired in about a year and a quarter of ordinary current "954-l In other words. not a single article has v...en 0,. Wm be wasted. Everything will 3,. used."

One Deduction

One possible deduction from his remarks was that the forces plan to mobilize 100,000 men in the first

three months of any global war. He said it costs 5369 to clothe a regular force recruit and that

clothing stocks worth roughly 537,- 000,000 have been put aside for mobilization in the first three months of war.

He added:

ttln 1939, three months after we

BrietT?sEi3Ii”" 0f Commonwealth Conference

LONDON, Nov. 27 -- (CPI -The conference of Commonwealth prime ministers got off to a slightly anti- climatic start tonight with a short session at 10 Downing Street.

Prime Minister Winston Chur- chill greetcd delegates, including five other Commonwealth prem- lers, at his official residence in Whitehall. Tomorrow, the hand- shakes and the formal welcomes over, delegates get down to the real business of the conference.

Todayis brief meeting was de- layed seven hours by the late ar- rival of several delegates, includ- ing the Canadian party headed by Prime Minister St. Laurent and Finance Minister Douglas Abbott.

St. Laurent told reporters he is in a "hopeful mood" about the nine-country conference. officially described as a survey of the whole

further investigation it may deem advisable.

TORONTO. Nov. 2'1 .16?) - Abitibi Power and Paper Co. Ltd.. is advising its Canadian customers that the price of their newsprint will be increased 310 a ton, effect- ive Jan. 1.

The increase is the same as that put into effec for United states customers last June iii, which did not apply in Canada.

Other Canadian newsprint pro- ducers are also understood to have advised their customers of the in- crease.

None of the companies have yet made an announcement. The Abitibi increase was made known by customers who received notices.

Le Devoir, of Montreal, in a newspage story Nov. 22. said it had been advised by Consolidated Pap- er corporation, Ltd., of the added 010 in price.

Today Consolidated, Price Broth- ers and Co. Ltd.. and Ariglo-Can- adlan Pulp and Paper Mills, Ltd.. all Quebec Province producers said they had "no comment."

Under s 310 increase the Canad- ian base-area price will be sin a ton. Canadian publishers also pay a federal 10-per-cent sales t on all but the transportation pa t of the price.

Accordingly. their newsprint cost. with the increase will be about 3133 a ton in the base area. with higher prices in other parts of Canada.

The United States price remains at me a ton, landed in New York, with higher prices in various reg- ions.

to 1004.

Report M0 Ton Boost In Price Of Newsprint i

75..n'.:..;d on paiz'e”5.c'E;l.'-er”

of Quebec and Ontario and west to Winnipeg in Manitoba.

However, Quebec Province cus- tomers get a. price of 53 below the base price. so that their price un- der a 510 increase would be sill? a ton, plus sales tax.

Customers in Quebec and Ontario towns where there are mills are charged as below the base. Ac- cordingly thcir price, with the in- crease, would be 3.117 a ton, plus tax.

Abltibi is one of the big Canadian producers. Canada produces more than half the world's newsprint. with most of it going to the United States.

VANCOUVER. Nov. 27 -tCP)- The log has been thicker than curdled pea soup here all week. Even the birds are walking.

Visibility has been reduced to I few feet at the worst times. Dur- ing the day, the sun has burned away some of the fog so a person can sometimes see as far as two blocks. , ,

The weatherman said all he can see for Friday is more fog.

Traffic is crawling and there have been ii. number of tandem collisions. one Thursday involved