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L Q,o0. other Proylnoee and U. 3. A. 812.00 per unsung.

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CHARLOTTETOWN, CANADA, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2. 1952

OTTAWA URGED TO RETAIN PRESENT PORK FLOOR PRIC

lncreased Output: In Sterling Area Moolied

Britain Accuses Russia Of Big Increase In East Germany Military Force

ifl.NlDON. Dec. 1 - (AP) - Br nun accused Russia tonight of nearly doubling the size and fire- pmvrr of a modern East German iaiul, air and sea force within the last six months.

A press statement issued by the Forctqn Office said the East; Ger- man "People's Police" (Bereit.sch- afwlrl is developing into a well- 0l”:,.iiil2.Cd force with modern llP.i;)0llS supervised by Soviet of-

flcvzs. Warning To West Europe 'riir- statxanient constituted a

w.i:r.:ng that rea.i"lnament of West- etn Germany is vital to the de- leliffl agailisi. the threat of Com- inunst aggression

'r!tc three arms of the East Ger- man force constitute cadre (nuc- lciisi units with a. high propor- lllvll nf officer, and as such can be sxrzttly expanded if present coer- tivo methods of recruitment are lll'f'liSlilCd, the statement said.

l':iiil recently the People's Pol- lcc was estiniated to be about 55,- 000 strong, the Foreign Office s.i:d, but according to evidence ulm-ii has reached Britain from

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Coming Events

' ' Dance, Morell, Burns Orchestra.

Wednesday.

"Long River school Concert. Monday, December 22nd. "Long: Ctcek Christmas December 19.

C011-

"Try our P-urine Finance Plan for feeding your bogs and poultry. Dillon & Splllett.

"Dancing Stanley Bridge Rink llall every Tuesday night. Music by lliunroe's Orchestra. 9 to 1.

"Farmers. ask about the Shut (11:11 Feed Finance Plan. For part- zcuinrs Contact your local feed mill

"Brndaibatie L. O. B. A. Annual Tea and Bazaar, Saturday evening, December 6th.

"Vallcyfield VVesl'. Christmas (lUlll'Pl'lr, Valleyfleld East Hall, 8.30 P. Al. Drccmbcr 18th.

"Ham and-S-cvvallop Supper in Coriiwnll Hall, Wednesday, Decem- ber 3rd, served by tho Ladle! Aid.

"Pantry Sale, Moore 85 Mc- lmovl Saturday. December 6th, 2.30. I-lightleld W. I.

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"Dance, st. Charla Hall, every 'lillllfsdll,l', 9.30 to 1. Chalssonb Orchestra.

”Sout.h Winsloe Y. P. U. Pantry Saic at Fennell dc Chandler's, Sat- Wlny. December 20th, at 2 P. M.

”Emyvale Christmas Concert in '1,-acid 65 Hall, Monday. December ....l'l .

"Como to the Ham and Scallop Sllilller in Cornwall Hall, tonight, brclnnlng at 5 p. M.

"lillvimz live and dressed fowl and chicken. Contact us for pick "D service. Smith Bro.-1., Pownal. Phone 1 R-23.

f"All ratepayers are requested to ;-in-nd the special meeting to be gold in New London School. Fri- H.V. December 5th, at 7.30 P. M. By order of the Trustees.

"The Annual Meeting of the 1Federai Dairying Co.. will be held bn Belfast Hall. Wednesday, Decem-

N” 10th. 8 P. M.

"DOM: miss Christmas Bazaar and Pam,-TY Sale at Fennell and

handlers, Friday. December 0th. Canoe cove W. I.

i "Plan now to attend the Dance

djwwggsloebsigtion Hall, Wedne8- .. cem

mm. 0mheBet1;a.rd. Music by Doiron

5 "Stars of Don Meeser will hold H cpncert and dance in Victoria 353- Tuesday. December 2nd, at

P. M. A Legion. usplcea Canadian

v"!Rcserve December 26th for 85"! 635' Concert and Dance in Lot tall. Also prize given for largest

Dointo. good . mvcdi music and lunch

"Barn Dance by the request of glfipdnnco fans. There will be an- Bml; dance at Fenner Stewart. MC) ler Beach. wniuit. Door prize. mine I. M. 'r. 9.30.

"Sourlg iI;,;f.,1 Simver and Tea, United Chur 5 v'mS0llAr:!s. December 3rd, 3 to gift for HoT;i:a;in .25 cents and

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Plan Expansion Of Facilities Al Gander Airport

OTTAWA. Dec. 1 - (CP) - Transport Minister Chevrier said today that his department is mak- ing plans for additional facilities at Gander Airport in Newfound- land.

He said in the Commons that his departmental estimates for the year include such provision, but he added the proposed expend- itures must be approved by the Treasury Board.

For that reason, he declined to go into detail on queries by George

Drew, Progressive Conservative leader, and Gordon F. Higgins (PC-St. John's East).

Mr. Higgins also wanted to know if Mr. Chevrier had read com- ments on the state of the Canal- dian National Railways facilities at Port Aux Basques, Nfld., made by Newfoundland's director of tourist travel.

Mr. Chevrier replied he had read comment about "disgraceful" conditions at Port Aux Basques and on a recent visit of his own there had found conditions not too good.

However, he said, there was is "tremendous amount" of construc- tion of new facilities going on at Port Aux Basques. Newfoundland terminus of the ferry service link- ing the CNR's Newfoundland and mainland services.

It was his belief that any "dis- order" to be found there at the moment would be remedied when

the construction was finished.

Plan Probe 0f corner Brook Fire

CORNER. BROOK, Nf1d., Dec. 1 -(CF)-RCMP said today an in- vestigation will be held into yes- terday's fire which raced through a large section of West Corner Brook's business district.

About 15 stores and several homes were destroyed, causing damage estimated at 51,000,000 and leaving several families homeless.

The flames, confined to the sec- tion known as Broadway, did not strike any of the town's land- marks, such as the Glynmill Inn, largest hotel in the town, situated about half a mile away.

The fire is believed to have start- ed from a. furnace in the basement of an electrical store and spread rapidly. Firemen were hampered by low water pressure which could not be increased immediately be- cause of work on the water mains.

Briiishl rifle Not Aid View is Supported

By Alan Harvey

LONDON, Dec. 1 - (GP) .. Commonwealth Ministers talked today about putting men, mach- nes and money to work to save dollars-within the sterling area.

Delegates attending the runs.- country commonwealth economic conference listed 11 specific items, ranging from wheat. to engineer- ing products, whose increased pro- duction in sterling-area countries would reduce the dollar drain.

In the case of wheat, for in- stance, it was noted that in 1950-51 the sterling area imported 5.400,- 000 tons from dollar sources, prin- clpally Canada, at a cost of e490,- 000,000. The Ministers agreed that increased wheat production is needed, particularly in such coun- tries as Pakistan, India and Aus- tralla.

It is understood that Canadian officials take no objection to in'- creased Commonwealth production of wheat, one of Canada's leading products. For one thing Canada

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'Copler Makes Dangerous Trip For Injured Girl

YARMOUTH, N, 3, Dec. 1- (CP) -- An R.C.A.F. helicopter made 3. tricky landing on a wind- swept Atlantic island today to take aboard a seriously hurncd 14-year-old girl and bring her to hospllhl here.

Dorothy Nickcrson was lighting a fire in the kitchen stove of her family's home on Seal Island and by-' rmitakrrauxedcttnapths and alcohol instead of kerosene.

Flames spouted from the stove, ignited her dress and gave her painful burns tingulshcd.

A launch from the mainland tried to make the trip but was held off by heavy seas.

Another attempt to reach the island by boat was being organ- ized" when the helicopter from 103 Rescue Squadron at Green- wood, N. S., arrived. i

Dcspllo high winds the craft. made the flight without incident.

Hospital officials said tonight the victim's condition was serious. but she was not on the danger list.

To REPLACE LIGHTHOIJSE ST. JOHN'S, Nfld.. Doc. 1--(CF) --Cape Spear lighthouse. North America's most easterly light. will be demolished next year and re- placcd with a new structure, it

was announced today. The pre- sent llght is 118 years old. bo- lievcd to be the oldest in New- foundland.

NAIROBI. Kenya. Dec. 1 -- (Reuters)-Africans in this terror- rldden colony today heard one of their own leaders for the first time publicly denounce the anti- whlte Mau Mau cult in their own language.

Some white men here said Aliud Malhu perhaps signed his own death warrant by going on the air in a. colony-wide broadcast plead- ingwith Kikuyu trlbesmen to abandon the Mau Man and "all its evil deeds.”

British authorities provided pol-

"Pdwnal Christmas Concert. Dec. 22nd at 8 o'clock.

"Park Corner school concert, Dec. 22nd.

"Cards, entertainment. lunch, East Royalty School, Dec. 3rd.

"Unloading a car of coal at Milton Station today. Norris Kit- son.

"Be sure to attend the meet- ing in New Glasgow school, Fri- day 8 p.m. to consider organizing card parties for the winter.

"Just arrived carload ground barley. wheat and out mixture. New bags. Priced to sell. R. L. Dlckloson. New Glasgow.

"In stock cod all. food, mol- asses. Book chicks now and save money. Get our Calendar. Dillon & Spillett.

"Buying pigs and poultry Wednesday at Fredericton. Pay- ing 312.00 a pair for good pigs. weighing over 40 lbs each. Will buy any pig: over 30 lbs. Knud

African Leader Heard In Anti - Terrorist Plea

:..........:...m.... ice guards for Mathu, leader of the African members in the

Thuku, I Kikuyu was a fellow-signer of the state- ment broadcaet by Mathu.

The broadcast was the most important since the Mau Mau began its campaign of mur- der and intimidation aimed driving the white man from Kenya.

"If you continue to follow this evil association of Mau Mau under whatever name it stands, you are spoiling the land and putting the clock back," Maihu declared.

He called particularly on Christ- ians to stand firm and said "We will ask the government to try and find extra. living space for our people peacefully."

Thousands of Kikuyu are being evicted from urban areas where they have lived as squatters, Matliu said. He added that some of them had done no evil but were being sent back to overcrowding Kikuyu tribal lands because of the murders and other Mau Mau crimes.

"We know it is that association which is at the root of the danger and troubles which are now in the land and we want to let you know we condemn it utterly and all its deeds."

Meanwhile, the Kenya Supreme Court was told by a. government prosecutor of six Africans that "we now think we have got to the fountalnhead of the Mau Mau or- ganlutlon."

Jcmo (Burhnlng spear) Ken- yatta snd five others have pleaded innocent to chug of "managing? and "assisting in the management" of Mia Man terrorism. Kenyatta is alleged to be the top Mau Mau lender. Their trial opens Wednes- day at I. remote up country court-

Jorgonsen.

house at Kapanouria.

before being ex-

Kenya Legislatlve Council, and for Harry farmer. Thuku

regarded as

St

Province?Ask

At the conclusion of the inquest into the death of Sterling Lutes, taxi driver who died following a collision with a truck driven by Joseph Anthony Comeau, Brook- fleld, the coroner's jury last night presented a set of recommenda- tions to the Court. They emphasiz- ed that the item dealing with drlvlng while under the influence of liquor had no bearing on the inquest last night.

Their recommendations, as pre- sented by their foreman, Mr. Earle Baker. are as follows: (Other members of the jury were William MdcNelll, Lloyd Grant, James Walker. Thomas Davies, Wallace Douglas and Thomas Ma.cAdam):

"We are quite aware that re- commendations made by a coron- ers jury are seldom acted upon; but in view of the increased num- ber of accidents, and deaths re- sulting from vehicle accidents in this Province. some serious thought and action must be given to the following recommenda- tions.

”(a) That the Provincial Gov- ernment legislate for, and enforce semi-annual vehicle inspection by especially equipped inspection ser- vice centres; and that considera- tion be given to the advisability

lmporlantl Recommendations For Traffic. Safety Proposed

of periodic driving tests.

"(b) That instructions be given to the R..C.M.P. and to the City Police, to more rigidly enforce our driving regulations. It is our op- inion that too much leniency has been shown in respect to infrac- tions of our driving regulations. This leniency encourages careless- ness on the part of many drivers.

”(c) That serious thought be given to a plan of action for ap- prehending more vehicle drivers while under the influence of ii- quor: such as - an officer could be detailed to cover the exodus from dance halls and public gath- erings and take into custody any driver attempting to operate a vehicle while under the influence.

”(d) That more severe penalties be imposed on those drivers cori- vicied for driving while under the influence of liquor.

”(e) We recommend that a furth- er survey of dangerous intersections in the city be carried out and that appropriate signs, be erected where considered necessary. We also recommend that some ruling be given the motoring public on the matter of fright away' - such as; which vehicle would have the 'rlght of way' at the intersection of Kent and Queen Sts.?"

No Move To . llesume Rail Wage Tdlts.

0'I'I'AWA. Dec. 1 - (OP) - No moves toward resumed negotia- tions in the deadlocked rail wage dispute developed today, and there seemed to be some doubt all around as to who was to get them started.

The railways and unions repre- senting 1-i4,000 non-operating em- ployees, who split last week over acceptance of a conciliation board's finding in their long contract dis- pute, were willing to meet again for the first time since early fall

But there was no indication 13 whether one or another of the dis- putants, or the Federal Labor De- partment. would take the initia- tive. Each appeared to be wait- ing for the first move.

However. all signs pointed to the parties getting around the table again before long.

News Blackout In lndo-China

SAIGON, Indo-China. Dec. 1 - (Reuters) - The French army to- day ordered a 24-hour blackout on news from Na San, key north- crn Indc-China fortress surround- cd by more than 20,000 Vletminl: rebels.

The security veil dropped or the fifth day of a mysterious lull in the fighting after two crack Communist division had born down on the outpost and its vital

airfield, 120 miles northwest of Hanoi. Troops at the garrison have

been awaiting the final assault daily. It was expected to be the biggest battle of the six-year war.

Almost every French plane in the country has been used to rush supplies into Na San before the Nshowdown and they have imet with rebel anti-aircraft fire for the first time. .

Pembgk-e Salvage Dealers Fined

PEMBROKE, Ont.. Dec. 1 - (OP) - Harry Elsen and Morris Elsen, Pembroke salvage dealers, were each fined 3250 today after pleading guilty to conspiracy and theft in connection with the dis- appearance of scrap metal and other materials from nearby Pet- swsws. military camp.

Also sentenced was former army Staff Sergeant J. M. Young who previously pleaded guilty to two charges of theft and o e of con- spiracy in connection the dis- appearance of materials from the camp. He was given two years on each of three charges. to run can- currently with a two-year sentence he now is serving.

GENOA, Italy, Dec.1 -(Reui.- era)-The captain of the Italian liner Giulio Cesare reported to pol- ice today that a Polish diplomat on his way home from South America was found hanging in his cabin two days ago. Passengers said 1h:t.Pole was travelling "under es- co '

Club Observes Feast Day Of Saint Andrew

”We are a race who are proud of themselves. We are proud of the tradition and heritage which is ours," Dr. John B. Harclie, profes- sor at Pine Hill Divinity College, Halifax, told me ers of the Gale- donian Cub and their guests at the

annual Saint Andrew's Day Din-l

ner held at The Hotel last evening.

The guest speaker was introduc- ed by Hon. J. Walter Jones, Pre- mier of the Province and Honor- ary President of the Club. Presi- dent W. Blair MacDonald presided

Seated at the head table were Mr. Malcolm MacKinnon, who a- dremed the Haggis; Mrs. Blair MacDonald. Premier Jones, Mrs. T. W. L. Prowse. President Blair MacDonald. Mr. I-llardie, His lion- our Lieutenant Governor T. W. L. Prowse, who proposed the toast to the ladies, Mrs. J. Walter Jones and Honorary President, Dr. W. J. P. MacMillan.

In an interesting address spark- ed with humorous stories and an- ecdotes, Dr. Hardie told the meet- ing that Scotland had given the Scotch something of her own characteristics. The Scots, he said, were great colonlzers and "we owe much to these Scots for our Can- ada today.” Dr. Hardie spoke of some of the values in Scottish heritage and said that "we have every reason to be proud of our scotch nationality."

The speaker referred briefly to

Charlotte town

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Report New

In Canada Paying Off

OTTAWA. Dec. 1 -- tCP) -Cam ada's penitentiary commissioner said today that a new penal deal, stressing prisoner training and re- habilitation, is paying off. The plan was started in 1948 after a royal commission investigation in- to penitentiary conditions.

Maj.-Gen. G. R. Gibson said re- suits of the plan are reflected in a reversal-for the first time in nine years-of the upward trend in penitentiary population. There were indications more former convicts were "going straight."

The commissioner, in a 225-page report tabled in the Commons by Justice Minister Garson. outlined prisoner privileges granted during the 1951-52 fiscal year which end- ed last March 31. Canada did not claim to have developed com- pletely effectlve techniques but she was "moving in the right direc- tion."

"It is our intention to continue the present. program aggressively in the hope that penitentiary im- prlsonment may not see a per- manent stigma on a man but that it may provide for all those who are amenable and responsive to treatment A better view of life and living." Gen. Gibson said.

1.681 Prisoners

The report placed penitentiary population at 4.087 prisoners--4.712 men and 105 women.- This com- pared with 4.817 in Canada's seven penlicntlsries a year earlier. There were 1.969 admissions during the year, 197 fewer than 1950-51. and . leases totalled 1.990, '11. more than in the previous year. t

A total of 40.06 per oent of the

prisoners were "repeaters", up

26 Cents Until Embargo Lifted

OTTAWA, Dec, 1-(CP)-Mam iloba said today the Canadian Government may cause a flood of park on Christmas markets if it proceeds with its plan to cut the hog price support by three cents a pound hexlimonih.

Two other provinces--Ontario and Nova Scotia-joined witlil A;.:ricult.ure Minister R. D. Rob-

ertson of Manitoba in an appeal for retention of the federal 26- cc-nt-a-pound pork floor until the American market is reopened next March 1.

The appeal was voiced as the 14th annual federal-provincial agricultural conference heard a federal livestock expert predict a further drop in meat prices in 1953 both in Canada and the Un- ited States.

The Federal Government

ready has announced its plan cut the hog floor price to cents Jan. 1.

A. W. Mackenzie. Nova St-oiia's noricullurc minister, and Clarence Milligan of Napanee, Onl.. On- tario Federation of Agriculture president, said farmers cannot produce hogs for 23 cents a pound without heavy loss. Many will he forced out of business.

al- to 23

H'ould Include Eggs

Delegates to the annual two- ldny gathering of federal and pro- Nincial agriculture ministers and their deputies suggested. too. that the Federal Government should bolster its egg price support pro-

gram and extend it to include poultry.

But they were particularly critical of two government re-

ports forecasting another year of prospcriiy for 1953.

H. H. l-lannam. president. of the Canadian Federation of Agri- culture, said there may be over- all prosperity for Canada, but as far as agriculture was concerned, the forecasters may be "overly-

Will Present P.E.l. Position At Farm conference

OTTA)VA, Dec. lrlspeclall -

Prlnce Edward island's position vis-a-vls the overall picture of agriculture in Canada will be

presented in the Domlnion-Provin- rial agricultural Conference here tomorrow by P. E. 1. Agriculture Minister C. C. Baker, and his Dc- pufy Minister, Walter R. Shaw.

Asked at the close of today's meeting if the announced lifting of the United States embargo on Canadian cattle. sheep and hogs on March 1. 1953 would be likely to have a beneficial effect on Prince Edward Island's livestock industry. Mr. Shaw replied in the affirmative.

"It's very difficult." he said, "to forecast prices of any commodity and particularly so in the case

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Penal Plan -

siightly from 39.01 per cent the previous year but down from 45.45 per cent in 1948.

There were 485 prisoners under 21 years of age, compared with 520 in 1950-51 Gen. Gibson said young offenders being sent to pen- itcntlaries is causing "some con- cern" because segregation from hardened criminals is difficult