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In a big niater Don- ald Fleming smiles up at the

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who fiunrdimt

“Covers Prince Edward Island Like The Dew"

presenthlsfiscal

chamber to‘ stetetlsm

TO CUT TAXES ~

camera Friday Night as be en- ters the Commons

which includes modest tax cuts.

(CP Wkflfietol

Six College Students Missing ln“Deep Caves

KETTLEWELL, England (AP) 5l\ college students. two of them Rlrls, were missing Sunday night in eep network of caves ncath the lonely Yorkshire moors.

t'ut off rockslides and ris- inlz waters. the students were be- lieved huddled somewhere in a series of tunnels and caverns which they set out to explore Sat- urday afternoon.

Rescue crews. ambulances and

fire engines with pumping equtp- BK rnent converged on the subterran-;

ean network whose entrance is known as the Dow Cave.

The six students had said they would be back home before mid- Mlzht Saturday. The s e a r c h started when none showed up by early morning.

The students. all from the Brad-

comb the British countryside. ‘.A first investigation at i aw showed a rockslide had hl0t'l(t‘d the passage not far from

French Irritated By Silence Of U. S. On NATO Proposals

PARIS (AP)—-The French are irritated because they say they have heard nothing from Wash- ington about U. S. proposals to be laid before the Dec. 16 summit conference of NATO powers.

A foreign ministry spokesman Iiiilfl normally at such sessions a gmcrnment with an important Wrmosal sends at least a ‘digest 0 Its allies well in advance so ‘My my take a position before Wtzotiatlons

did notaknow what States has in mind to ‘xlcnd or reinforce co - operation ""0"! NATO members.

the meal uni! fi$h.‘Qehmtria said “"0 woman’ flcultiO“I&fl“U..:\ ‘P|'°pssaIsh-gfiuueeesedass nrutsaautasasomssus ‘till-vstsasssstatstoe “N--e oun- °"'--I incarna- wbb _ sauna: ,. l I

be. .

Dow maze of tunnels

wou draw Soviet retaliation. some re-

the entrance. A quarry worker was called in to blast a path through. Then eight volunteers moved into the cave and began the slow trek through the caverns. in search of the six FEAR SEVERAL SLIDES escu crews said he rock- slide which blocked the cave en- trance undoubtedly was one of sever A river known as Dowber Ghyll k flows through part of the underground‘ passage and res- cuers said flood waters were ria-

in . Frogmen went down with the rescue team. Half a mile insi the intricate system of caves. they found a passage normally passable \the roof by floodwaters. The six youngsters are believed to be trapped on the other side. Rescuers set up a radio poet 400 feet underground and began the massive task of exploring the and caverns. Police Superintendent Leonard Wilson said: "It's going to be a

The foreign ministry spokes man said many people in France and some NATO governments ready are thinking Russian mil- itary advances have created a completely new strategic situa- tion. and the whole aspect of the NATO alliance has changed or is changing.

A wsrtbetween Russia and the United States is in theory possible without touching Europe because the Russians no longer would‘ have to fight their way thmufl many and Fra attack the United States directly with long-range missiles.

immediate issue in this connection is the reported U. S. termed-

uropeaa compensate for Russia's continental missile.

The spokesman said some NATO governments — which R declined to name-oppoee this on the ground the bases id only

has Nfropawerafltey amid atomic grareynhlaaaother w

n :1 as

long job." Two of the trapped youngsters :were named as Christine Wood-

wzvoard. 16. and Peter Blackburn.

I-‘OUR-FOOT ROOF

The main passage is 1.100 feet long but in parts the roof low as feet. It chamber so feet deep. wide flows along through 30-foot-wide

is ends in a 30 feet and 50 feet long. A stream

four

At one time the cave was at lead mine and the old mine work» ingscanstillbeaeeniitxlf underground.

Funeral Tuesday Morning Of Hon. Dr. MacMillan

‘me funeral of the late Hon. Dr. W. J. P. MacMillan. who was Lieutenant-Governor desig-

tc of Vince. will

. K Street. to St. Dunstan‘: Basilica for Pontifical High Mass at 10 o'clock.

The Right Honorable John Die- fenbaker. Prime Minister Canada. will be represented at the funeral by Hon. J. MacLean. Minister of Fisheries.

Dr. MacMil

2.

r of Fourth Degree of Columbus and representatives of that order are coming to the fu- neral from Sydney, Antigonish and Moncton.

Says Federal Election In Short While

QUEBEC (CP)—A federal elec- tion will held “l short while." Solicitor - General Balcer told more than cheering, ap- plauding Progressiv Conserva- tives Saturday ght.

Mr. Balcer. one of three fed- eral cabinet ministers from Que- bec. did not elaborate but those words added spark to what turned out to be Quebec City's most glit- teriftg political event of the year.

The occasion was a banquet cllmaxing a one - day session which saw the founding of the Quebec district Young Conserva-

federal ridinga in the province.

Transport Minister Hees. sub- bing for Prime Minister Diefen- baker who was in Ottawa with a slight cold, led a cabinet contin- gent which outlined the party line - for the next election.

Fleming Warns Against loss Of Confidence

MONTREAL (CP) —— Finance Minister Fleming warned Satur day that a "synthetic loss of con- fidence" can gravely aggragste

eultles. "I deplore the way in whid people an

tors in our econorn which are inevitably giving Ca- nadians concern." he said.

“In' particular. I deplore the way in which some persons who should be ,exhibiting a higher sense of responsibility are rub bing their hands with unholy glee at every increase in the numbers of our unermzoloyed."

The finance minister made the remarks in an address to the Do- mipion Commercial Travellers Association his first public speech after Friday night‘: fiscal statement In the House of Com-

Il IIIODS.

PRINCESS WEDS VIENNA (AP) -— Blonde arch- duchess Maria Ileana of Hape- burg. one of Europe‘: pr-incesses. was married i gious ceremonies Saturday to

eat Count Jaroalav Kottulinky of Ket-

tulin.

IN THE MARITIMES

CHARLOTTETOWN CANADA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 9. 1957

Hint Gov't Ponders Moves To Hike Wheat, Flour Sale

LONDON (AP t—Defcnce Min-

tlvea Association. comprising 17 in

Canada's present econonuo ti- gav

isters Neil McElroy of the United States and Duncan Sandys of Brit- ain discussed an agreement for the establishment of four inter- mediate range ballistic missile bases in this country Saturday.

Their meeting came as the US. was reported to have offered of- ficially to set up a series of med- ium - range rocket bases——plus stockpiles of nuclear weapons -- in key centres of the NATO area.

McElroy came here for prelim- inary talks before the conference of NATO government chiefs in Paris Dec. 16. '

He told reporters "the odds are

senhower will attend the NATO meeting in Paris.

"It is not yet certain." McEl- roy said. “He will have to get a final clearance from his doctors, but I would say the odds are

Discuss Missile‘

Bases In The U.K.

quite strong" that President Ei-p

can and West German officials before going on to Paris.

NORSTAD IS KEY

Senior diplomats here said the

mted Siates—in the offer to set up rocket bases——envisages that the supreme commander of allied forces in Europe, Gen. Laurls Norstad. and other NATO mili- tary leaders would determine the locations.

They said no member country would be pressed against Jts will to have nuclear weapons based on its territory.

informants said the British-Am- erican agreement, r e a c h e d in principle at Bermuda last March. would serve as a model for other accords with allied countries.

The negotiations for the estab- lishment of four intermedi- ate range ballistic mlssile bases in Britain already are near com- pletion. McElroy was here to put the finishing touches

quite strong that he will be ere."

McElroy is to meet Prime Min- ister Macrnillan and Foreign Sec- retary Selwyn Lloyd Monday. He will fly to West Germany Tues- day for consultations with Ameri-

‘The following

late Hon. Dr. W. .

Lieutenant - Governor designs e

non. -r.w.t.. rnowsn {flaunt Geveraer

It was with a se sorrow and personal loss that] learned of the death of Hon. Dr W. .P. MacMillan 0.B.E. at an early hour this morning. In ap- parent good health only a few days ago‘ Dr. MacMillan called

we enjoyed a sociable hour to- gether.

A brilliant scholar and an hon- oured physician. a statesman and a humanitarian Dr. MacMillan has been honoured by his church and by the crown for his splen-

ing climax to a splendid career this outstanding Islander quite recently received the highest ho- nour the Crown can bestow on a citizen of this Province. his

‘appointment as Lieutenant Gov-

rnon of Prince Edward Island.

His death brings to a close a lifetime of unsurpassed service to fellowman. his church. his country and to his Queen.

The people of Prince Edward Island mourn his passing today and I personally mourn the pas-

Cov scious to

C

ssa-rsu. nonssn HALIFAX (CPI .. cimi, Suburban Herring

of s admitt semicon- hospital Friday night

l0NE DEAD. ONE INJURED

‘ HALIFAX CP— Ronald Bur- gess. injured in a .car accident .at Tatamagouche, Tues- 'day. remained in serious condi-

Ifter betns beaten and robbed tion in hospital here Sunday with 8

an the

any further _1_ “fracases" at

SOIL

tion

nce. They can mcc in hospital here Sunday night. Allen was so weak he could not ead

their request after an

were a spree a few weeks ago.

chat by R.C.Il.P.

IIPIN PIIFO HALIFAX (CP

vern sa two men escaped with $150

after slugging Orman.

SPREE IN JAIL HALIFAX

Muntcl I

Comm?‘

"First - Hand“

tCPl

Council's Welfare for

the county Committee members

of the jail where four men involved in drinking

IN WOODS

ILL . , fire. Saturday the youngsters

AMHERST» Nv 5- ‘(-P’ “ H°"' searched the field and found the mic Allen of Amherst. who owe“ pone, R is only suffered a stomach herno two inch” to M in, .9

whitlten rabbit hunting Saturday m.,m,‘,_

Tyndal woods at was in "fair ooodi

gn tion"

his rifle to attract sear-

s. He was found Sunder

IIANCI l-Frank Gun into

ruc . The The Wallace

- . SPUTNIK IN N. S.?

‘severe burns.

Burgess was taken in hospital after the car in which he was riding collided with a transport

driver. Everett Ross of Ridge. on the Nor- thumberland Strait, died in the flames.

NEW GLASGOW tCPl—Poliee here are wondering whether part of aputnik is in their possession. Two youngsters reported seeing I red-hot object fall into a field Friday night. The Fire depart- ment came and found traces of

CORNERSTONE LAID HALIFAX iCPl - The corner-

,stone of the new mother

of the Sisters of Charity at near-

}by Rockingham was ‘aid Sunday

Gc

y . raid Berry. Archbishop of Halifax.

RHODES SCIIOLAR

SAINT JOHN. N. B. tCPl — Lloyd A. Higga of Moncton. D. has been chosen New Brune- wick's 1957 Rhodes Scholar. He gill do post-graduate study at

widow and fam _ . ' heartfelt sympathy in their be- reavement.

HON. A. W. MATHESON

_ up. 'I'be full report the president is next

Premier of Province We mourn today the passing of

Clamp Down On Publicity l

For U. S. "Baby

CAPE CANAVERAL. Fla. (AP) The United States figuratively picked up the pieces of its ploded Vanguard satellite Sun- day and sought to carry on.

Officials clamped down on pub- licity and there were signs the next attempt made with as little fanfare as possible.

A new drive to fire a Vanguard baby moon into orbit around the earth. possibly this month, got un- der way here on a doub|e-barrel- led basis.

I. A “crash type" investigation of every detail of the launching failure Fridiu which destroyed TV-3. the first U.S. safcllite-bcar- ing rocket ever fired. The experts want to know just what made the huge vehicle lose thrust at the mo- ment of take-off and topple back in explosive flames.

2. An effort to clean up the fire - damaged launching stand and the area surrounding it

At Gettysburg. Pa. President Eisenhower receiv by special courier a short preliminary re port on why the launcher blew

AIMYTIIICIIT

tributes to the a very distinguished citizen of

J P. MacMillan. Prince Edward Island. Dr, W.J.

' te. P. MacMillan in a long and use

been received for publlca- ful lifetime did much for his na- tive rov'

on me at Government House and er

did services to both. As a fitt-‘

on the agreement but a British spokesman said it was premature

ed Barlloche crashed Sunday,

Indonesia Army loses Arms In Blast

JAKARTA. Indonesia tMonday) tAPt — The Indonesian Army's only ammunition depot and small arms factory was destroyed by a tremendous series of explosions during the night.

About 20 soldiers guarding the plant were believed killed. The in- stallation is near Bandung. about 100 miles south of Jakarta.

The Indonesian govern-

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"°',.;‘,.‘,’."' FIVE CENTS

OTTAWA tCP I—'I‘radc Minister Gordon Churchill has indicated the government may be consider- ing help for w heat growers against competition from subsi- dized United States flour exports and moves to boost wheat exports by accepting foreign currencies.

He dropped the suggestions Sat- urday during a Commons debate‘ on trade. l

ment acknowledged that the blast occurred but clamped a tight blackout on details.

Witnesses said Bandung was shaken by the explosions and windows through the town were shattered.

Report 62 Die In Crash

BUENOS AIRES tAP>-An Ar- gentine a i r l i n e r flying from

Buenos Aires to San Carlos de

kill- ing all 62 persons aboard.

FIRST CANNON

to suggest everything was cut and dried. They are reported to cost lsa4.ooo.ooo. of which Britain will pay the greater share.

Space will not permit the en-

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moting. I must owever. ma special mention of the field of Public Health. During my term of office as Minister of Health. the late Dr. MacMillan was always available for consultation and advice. Nev- once, although our political af- filiations differed. did we not a- rec on the forward policies in- augurated in this Department of Government. He was a tower of strength to the planning commission. As ‘spokesman for his Party in the ature. he never failed to ive credit where credit was due. was equally outspoken when he thought the Province was not getting a just deal. I listened on many occasions to his able pre scntations on the injustices we suffered at the hands of Ottawa. MacMllTan

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cc from ved so faithfully and well the ap pointmcfil to the highest office in the Province—that of her Majes- ty‘s representative.

We regret his death at a time

The first cannon ever used in England were fired at the battle of Berwick-on-Tweed about 1406.

Moving Tributes Paid To Late Governor Designate

friend's example. Let us try to carry on the many useful works which Dr. MacMillan so success- fully started.

What greater monument can anyone have to his memory than the appreciation in the hearts ti

fib- To Mrs. MacMillan and all the members of the family I extend deepest sympathy in their hour of great sorrow.

HIS EMINENCE JAMES CARDINAL MCGUIGAN

The late Dr. W.J.P. MacMillan was truly a noble man of God. Entwining throughout his long life- the virtues of religion and patriotism. he was loyal to his Catholic faith. and to the highest civic and social interests of the Island of his birth: his labour and his love honoured by the Church by the papal award Knight Com- mander of St. Gregory. and by his fellow citizens.

A political leader of high in- tegrity. he became both Premier and leader of the opposition while he continued to use his Kreat medical wisdom and skill to help heal the wounds of sick humanity of all classes and creeds.

Crowned at the eventide of his life by appointment to Lieutenant Governor of the island Province to represent Her Majesty Queen of Canada. God has seen fit to take him from his loved ones and

.whcn he could have served his Province in another field. I am sure he would have made an en- cellcnt Governor. Too often that is the way with life. but those who live must carry on.

We can all use our deceased

Moon” Proiectl

Maj.-Gen. the

sometime in January. ohn B. Mcdaris chief of

L.

e:;- Rcdstone Arsenal. Ala. was re

army‘s ballistic missile agency. ported to have said he would not give prior publicity in the army's effort unless ordered to do so by higher-ups.

There were signs of a clamp‘

the ualte of criticism that the: Vanguard attempt not too much' publicity resulting in damage to‘ Amcrican prestige around the world when the effort failed.

t Cape Canaveral. somebody clamped the lid on news out of the nation's missile test centre. SCHOOL!’-‘.Y ON CARPET?

(‘ ll. Sr-hnolcy. the defence de-; partnicnts chic! of information.‘ left for Washington. There were reports he might be called on the carpet for handling of informa- tion here last week l

However. in the capital. Muri ray Snyder. assistant secretary of defence. said he believed the ml

the attempted Vanguard launch- ing were entitled to guidance.

TONGUES WAG

l.(l\’i)().‘4' MP‘ Actress Vivien Leigh set tongues wagging again Friday. by driving off with former husband while her pres- en actor Sir Laurence Olivier. waved The occasion th

‘he urns‘: target date was but aecregthettgllnigl

wedding of the actrens‘s flycat- d

be old aughter. Susanne

his friends without number.

May Christ the King of Kings reward him for his staunch faith and good work in the service of his Master. and as the wise and

tCont.inued on page 5 col. 2)

More Canadians Reach Halifax From Overseas

HALII-‘AX tCPt —— The liner

ueen Frederica carried l.05l Canadian soldiers and dependents into port Sunday. ending a rough Atlantic crossing and bringing to more than L700 the number ar- riving from Germany during the

eokcnd.

Some soldiers were bruised and

‘WW0 by Om" 0”l<‘l8l5 3l50« lflpa few nursed injuries from thel

stormy voyage One had six stitches in his head

An army chaplain who made the Irip said many soldiers were restless during the voyage. He said there was no organized rec- reation and there were com- plaints of "oily" food.

The ship docked Sunday morn- ing and in F0“ hours later two special trains headed west with the men. women and children.

The passengers included 20 of- flcers, J23 men.239wives andtfii children. Some of the wives were coming to Canada for the first

ime. The liner Scythia arrived Fri- day Wllh more than 700 soldiers

———8ANTAV“S~ STANDTNV —

MONTREAL lCPl—The RCA!‘ is standing in for Santa's rein- deer this year to provide the fix- ings of Christmas-at-home for Ca-

hef nadians stationed from Resolution

island to lndo China. The Air Transport Command will fly I). use pounds of supplies parcels home to Canadians in the Arctic. Europe. the Middle East and Asia.

Mr. Churchill said accepting lo-; cal currencies for wheat wouldl ‘be equivalent to granting loans.

" it appears to be a suitable ‘method of disposing of wheat. it will be done."

Walter Tucker IL —- Rosthern) referred to U.S. subsidies on ex- oort flour——a program which Mr. Jhurchill himself criticized.

‘ the government not think the Canadian farmers neededl help in competing against the U.S. treasury: Mr. Tucker asked.

Mr. Churchill replied that farm- crs shouldn't have to bear alone a situation caused by “circum- stances completely beyond the armers' control.“

GOVT. SHOULD HELP

"There is an instance where the government. facing competi- tion from another government, should assist."

Mr. Churchill. who later left for Britain to rejon the Canadian trade mission. had come under opposition fire on topics including Churchill should "get oft‘ his big: w eat sales. gas export t

U.S. and the mission itself.

. . tCCF—Moose Jaw- Lake Centre) said Trade Minister‘ Churchill should “get off his big

H. A. Olson (SC—Medicine Hat) said: “There is a market in the United States and we have the gas but the only stumbling block is the federal government." (SC-