CH 4. 1954 , mi,

attack eonliingndllrectly from the ocean Radar ”?..:":.:"..i: .1. .:..:":-32.25, I P ket Ships "5 I (I said P anne

ials said, would be a system of mi DAV?-it-I-clNTOSll

floating radar stations far out at C'"'IdI'" naiggi,-,1:d3w:,:rgh, dustriai cities. The U. S. pays two- 0T'1'AwA'(cP)m,,mnzm.1o.u1y thirds of the cost, Canada one- 3mi”:.E;:m,:.i:r picket ships 1nith1rd- gwpgzlantic and Pacific oceans-, Defence ”mm.:n”.icIii"iids.vye Itldi This radar system is gradually om” rgggiiedcreventually as thel being built up on both coasts and '19 95” lo bombers witl-iiextended north into Ontario. Que- Rusmm dge p bec, Labrador and British Colum- 10”,5”mm:gw,' mg main threat of,bia. These chains, of course, give W 'nst North America haspa certain amount of radar cover- Arctic regions. But as age out to sea. . increase tl;1elr. gt the same time. a iielw type of teyvra a.r chain-the McGl Fence- 'is being strung from coast to coast

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Because a. far-north early-warn- lrrg system was ruled out as too costly and not too effective, radar networks have bene built ”upward and outward" from main target areas such as the eastern U. B. in-,

Screen Extended North

been lit:l'055 went-day bombers gtngg defence planners say "tug; 'consider the possibility of air

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THE GUARDIAN. CHARLOTTETOWN

farther north. both to supplement the original networks and to sup- ply warning or any attack coming down the centre 01 the continent.

The fence, so named for its de- velopment at McGill University. is regarded as a means to "thicken up” the existing radar gridwork for detecting and plotting sirorait. It is much cheaper to build and oper- ate than conventional radar sta- tions. but is not so effective. It will probably require two years at least to complete.

(By P. K. WU) (Written For The Canadian Pressl

HONG KONG (GP)-The Cans- dian-built Ming Bung ships are being used to supply the Commu - ist Vietmlnh rebels in French Indo- Chins, according to circle: here.

These informants lay the vessels are carrying military equipment and supplies to Haikou in Hainan island and to Kwanghouen. supply centres- for the Red troops fight- ing the French government forces in .'ndo-China.

The Communist Chinese govern- ment is known to be using the seven vessels for a freight and passenger service between Canton and the two supply points down the south China coast.

The ships were built in Canada after the war for the Ming Sun: company. under loans guaranteed

CRITIC! ORGANIZE

MON'I&AL (C?) S Montreal Newspaper and magazine critics of theatre, music. the cinema. literature and fine arts banded to- gether Monday in an association. Jenn Beraud of La Prcsse was chosen the first president of the Critlcs' Circle, a bilingual associa- tion.

Ming Sung Ships Supply French Indo-China Rebels

by the Canadian government. when the Chinese N-itionallst government collapsed, payments

ended. and Canada has been un- able to get the ships back.

Payment Hopes Held

In the Commons at Ottawa Acting Prime Minister Howe mid Feb. 24 that 312,723,000 is still owed on the vessels. He expressed some hope of recovering the money.

Mr. Howe said he does not know whether they are flying the cans- dian flag. as they are operating in Chinese Waters.

The seven vessels. which had been based here. suddenly left two years ago for Canton. They ari- regarded as under virtual selz-ire by the Communist Chinese regime

The veseis are taste between 15

and 11 knots -and are described as having excellent accommod- ations. Though built for service on the Yangsze river, they are well adapted to coastal waters.

Invasion Said Possible

Communist China has been much in need of ships for coastal service. particularly in view of Canton reports that more troops are being sent to Hainan island in anticipation of commando raids and possible invasion by National- ist troops now based on For- mosa.

Chinese observers here said the Canadian-built ships also would I)” useful in transporting troops tn such coastal ports as Swat Amoy and Foochow in view of the ah- sensc of railroads in that area, where highway travel also is slow.

NATIVE PROTECTORATE

The Swaziland Protecloraie north of the Union of South Africa has an area of 6,705 square miles

Onion Producedhars And Bad cheques

MINNEAPOLIS. (AP) - A man police said used onions to induce tears so that he could more easily cash bad cheques was held with- out charge today after his arrest at the post office here.

The suspect, 45. was taken into custody when he showed up at a delivery window to colleEt his own veterans administration cheque for disability. He is one-armed.

Officers said the man would r.ish teariully into drugstores and !'liing stations with a cheque Usually Under 525. He would ex- plain that his wife had just died and he hadn't enough to pay fu- neral expenses.

Under these circumstances. the clieques were usually cashed. Ol- i.cers said the man admitted carrying a bag at onions in his car.

When he needed money, he would fill out a cheque and Ihen sniff an onion until tears came.

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SPRINGFIELD WEST W. I.

On February 28 the Springfield West Womens Institute met at the

occasion being Mrs. Engis.ns's birthday. A very mjoyablo oven. tng was spent. The Instittite pre- sented Mrs. England with a beau- tiful bouquet and birthday case, also lovely china and vase and silver sandwich tray.

Aln address was read by Mrs. Cora Colilcutt and presentation W3-I midi! by Mrs. Florence Mao- Dougall. In a few words Mrs England thanked the membe . for their lovely gifts and the kindneu and thoughtfulness shown her. sh? Cxbressed the pleasure it had always given her to be an 1;-um. ute member, and would always cherish very happy memories of her association with the spring- ileid Institute during the last twenty-eight years.

All joined in singing "For sh”

A Jolly Good Fellow”, after which delicious refreshments were served.

home of Mrs. Robert Engl.s.nd. that

SCHURMANS SCHOOL PARADE

nsrrunns To run: AIR

' THIS FRIDAY EVENING MARCH 5th AT 7:30 P. M. OVER CJRW -f The Program For The Evening Will Be As Follows:

6. Donna BradshawSSlside Elementary, Grade 3. Piano Solo. 7. Helen Horne-S'side Elementary, Grade 7, Reading.

8. Nancy CoffinSS'side Elementary, Grade 5, Piano Solo. Anne Dickey-S'side,Elementary, Grade 5, Piano Solo. 0. Carol Maclsean--S'side Elementary, Grade '7, Reading. I

Isabel Coughlin-S'slde Elementary, Grade 7, Reading. 10. Catherine Harper-S'slde Elementary, Grade 7, Vocal Solo. I 3 ,

INTERSCHOLASTIC SPELLING CONTEST SUMMERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL VS. AIR MARSHAL JOHNSON 'All Contestants are asked to be at the Radio Station at 7:00 P.M. and Spelling Teams st '1 :30 RM.

Marilyn Wadman--Slside Elementary, Grade 5. Reading. David Mercer-S'side Elementary. Grade 3, Piano Solo. Carla MacKinnon-S'side Elementary, Grade 5. Reading.

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WORK GLOVES Men's Short Mule Band Top. Reg. S1.25

SALE 79:

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SPORTS JACKETS - - -

Tropic-Air - - - The latest and smartest for Spring

NAVY BLUE BLAZERS - - -

Fine Worsted Flannel - - Expertly styled and tailored. Top Oualiry-Rog. S36.50. SALE . . . . . 525.95 A Second Qualify-Reg. S24.95. SPEC. SI7.V95

MEN'S SUITS - - - English Worsted. Well known makes. New Spring numbers Regular S55.00

SALE S38.95

BLACKTI-IORN IRISH TWIST SUITS - - -

Styled and Tailored by Warren K. Cook-The most durable and exclusive suit on the market. A leader and featured by Cook clothing for many years.

Regular S85.00 SALE 562.50

Cool - Comfortable - Casual.

Regular 5527.50 EXTRA SPECIAL SI9.95

and Summer.

WORK SHIRTS-Heavy Doesltin - - -

Murphy made - Full cut - Reinforced - Colorful checks Regular 54.35

SALE S2.95 MEN'S SUITS - - -

Pure wool wnrstedsSihe new and snappy ”Charcoal Grey" Regular Si.'i5.00

HARRIS TWEED SPORTS JACKETS - - - The always popular number. Regular S-1.5.00

SPECIAL S29.50

GAUNTLET WORK GLOVES - - -

Unlined - Stecrhldc - Reinforced Palm and Fingers

OVERALL DUNGAREES - - -

Murphy made - Roomy - Durable.

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TURTLE NECK SWEATERS - - -

Men's TOPCOATS

The Huddersfield wov- en in England expressly

DRESS SHIRTS

A large and colourful range by Forsyth and B. V. D.

Styled by Cook. All the rage this season. Colorful Patterns. Regular S6950

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