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1)r-spite her many other strategic aces, Russia has one glaring ghorlrmiilng as a world power: Her navy.

Silo never has had a first-rate navy. and does not have one now. But she is building furiously-aiming, her super-enthusiastic spokes-

,..y, to make herself the world's No. 1 naval power.

()iis(-rvers often have noted how Stalin has profited from the ex- pnrimm-s of Hitler. Stalin's plans to expand the Red Navy are an- ollicr example-

llitlcr failed to conquer Europe because he could not subdue Enghiitl; without England as a base the Allies never could have in- iuuii-ii France. And Hitler could not subdue England because he lack- rrl the navy to protect transports and supply ships across the narrow i-;n;:iish Channel. Nor could Hitler's weak navy hold. the Mediterran- ....,. ngznlnst superior Allied seapower; thus he could not thwart the ziiusmit-riiterrancan invasion ot Italy.

The Russians are starting almost from scratch. and their present mivv is numerically outmatched even by the U. S. fleet in active serv- icczl it is only a fraction of the size of the fleet America could as- scnililc it all the present mothbslied vessels were reactivated.

But the Red Navy could cause trouble in war-serious, even crit- ical, trouble. Here again is a lesson taught by Hitler: Russia already "ms 350 to 400 submarines, many of them of the latest. hard-to-detect snorkri type. and is believed to be planning 600 to '650 more.

Presumably, in any World War III. the United States would fight arms: thousands of miles of ocean. and control of the seas would be t'ii:il In her. An effective enemy submarine campaign could be ruinous ass liitler's U-boat campaign was almost ruinous in 1942. Destruct- ion at U. S. shipping, and jhe cutting or U. 5. shipping lines. doubt- im uouid be a main objective of the Kremlin, and that. of course. explains why it is building so many subl.

Old-tlme Russia was almost a land-locked power. The acquisition of naval bases usable the year-round has been another oblective 0! Stalin's Russia. The Soviets acquired Port Arthur. in Manchuria. from the Clilnosc; they took a base in Finland, built new.bases on pre-war German soil along the Baltic. and are reported building a subma in: bass nff Albania in the Adriatic.

some experts find one Joker in the Red Navy's expansion pro- gram, however. "Brassey's Anpual." an authoritative British pubiicr.

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0'leary Aiomics Edge Oui Mount lioyal Ramblers

The oilcary Atomic: edged out the Mt. Royal Ramblers on Tues- day night in the 0'Lesry rink. Due to the heavy ice this game was not as fut and exciting as usual. The Ramblers kept it tied up until the third period when the Atosnics stepped shead. ' The other two teams in this Community League are the Union- vala Hornets and the Knutstord Eagles. The game was refereed by Mr. E. W. Turner, who is also hhe man- ager of the 0'Leory Maroons. The rising young goalie. William Bernard. who is playing his first season with the Awmics, is doing

tion, says that "it seems to beibased on a faulty conception of modern naval requirements."

For example. the future of battleships is dubious. Big and slow- moving, battleships are extremely vulnerable to ever-speedier bomb- ing planes and they have no answer to an A-bomb dropped anywhere near. American naval planners have put the aircraft carrier well ahead of the battleship in modern usefulness. But the Russians last, year completed one or two 35.000-ton battleships. and they are believed to have many more planned or under construction. They have no known aircraft carriers.

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Oct. 939lsB. y M8? 1.5354. July 1.4035. WINNIPEG. Feb. 19 m (OP) -- ' ' ' General declines appeared in all ogygaumhy 399753: July 3-0794.

grain prices today. on the winni- peg Grain Exchange in lesponse to losses on United States markets. 4' Increased hedging sales and oth- er offerings and thin support con- tributed to the easier tone here. Oats and barley received fair early support from shippers, American houses and processors. but the de- mand tell art as the session pm- ceeded. There were a few rallies

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AT SAINT JOHN- Arrived Monday Irish Pine. irom Dublin

M" the ”1”"' Trader for Phil- Rye went down under liberal 01- adeyphim '

ferings and lack of good demand. The July contract fell the maxi- mum i0-cent limit. Flax was lower throughout.

No export loadings were reported.

Class two wheat and LW. A. prices were unchanged from Bat-

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Juvenile Hockey Playoff Schedule

HALIFAX. Feb. 19 - (CP) - Following is the juvenile hockey play-off schedule for the Marirtimes as released -by the M.A.l-LA.

Series "A"

March 1. Sydney Minors at Glace Bay; March 6, Glace Bay at Syd- ney Minors.

Series ."B”

Mamdh 1. C.N.R.A.C. st Piciau: March 6, Pdctou st C.N.R.A.C.

Series "C"

DO66lNG1i-le teem. ;t'oMe6,Bi!t' Au. HE c seems TOGET our lot: ESEEGEANCH .,

T Suies 3; March 13. winner series B at Halifax.

series "D"

March 1. Moncton Minors at Cum- berluid-Weatrnorelaind; March 6. Cum.-Wastmoreland at " ' Minons.

series "E"

March 9, Winner Series D at Petltoodiac: March l2, Pstitcodiac st winner Series D.

Series "F"

March 1, F. danictun at Saint r John East End; March 0. Saint John East End at Fredericton.

Series "G"

March 16. W-inner Series E at winner Series F; March 19. winner series P at winner Series E. series "1!"

March 15, winner series C at Cape Breton; March 20. Cape Bre-. ton at winner Series C.

Series "J"

March 1, Freetown at Victoria (East Prince); March 6. Victoria (East Prince) at Freetown.

Series "K"

March 13. Charlottetown at win- ner Series J; March 17, winner Series J at Ohnrlottetown. Sudden Death y March 8). New Br-unowicl: win- not at P.E.I. winner.

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I... Sillllrpr witwa pair and G. Bernard with s single did the scoring for the Atomlcs while A. siliickar and Alton Sillickcr div- ided the scoring chore for Ramb-

U'ieary Whips lignish Aces 6-4

The O'bcary Maroons whipped the Tigni.-ih Aces in the 0'Leai',v rink on Wednesday night before about 500 hockey fans.

This was a very fast game anc both teams were fighting to win. It was about one of the roughest games played in the O'L.eary rini: so far this winter.

The Maroons' coach. L. G. Sli- liker, really has his boys on their toes. The Maroons are leading in points in the West Prince uenliue.

The Maroons' goalie. Raynoid -Mu:Neill, did some more of his spectacular netminding in this game. F. Richard oi the Aces team was awarded a penalty shot in tnc second period. but MacNeill was too much for him. and made a sensational save.

MacDonald. Ellis and Baglols did the scoring for the Mamons, each getting a pair, while A. Richard with three did the hat trick for Aces. Arsenault got is single.

Sell-out For Louis fight

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 19 - (AP)--The box-office appeal of the former heavyweight boxing champion, Joe Louis, was attested to today withlsnnouncement that the 16.000-plus seating Cow Pal- ace was sold out for his lo-round fight Friday night with Andy Walker of San Francisco.

Promoters said gate receipts would gross approximately :90,- 000. with a tap ticket price of 3'7.-

"Y" Defeats Norlh Wilishire In Final Game

The Charlottetown Y.M.C.A. hoc- keyists ended the regular schedule of the North Wiltshire Hockey League Friday night with an un- praosive 3-1 victory over North Wiltrhire Mirscies, to end up in second spot in the 3-teaim loop.

Mirisolm traded bumps, spills and even equalled goals for 42 minutes but faded badly Us the last half or the third.

The "Y" -boys took a 1-0 lead in the dirst period, but Mirscles tied the score. A scoreless second followed. And the "Y" ended the game in a -blaze of glory with 2 quick goals.

The "Y" and the Miracles now start a beat of 3 series for the right to mee the league leading Hamp- shire Bulid-ogs tor the silverware.

NORTH WILTSHIRE HOCKEY LEAGUE FINAL STANDINGS

GP W L D GFGAl'ts. Hampshire Bulldogs 4 3 1 0 is 15 6 Cirtown Y.M.C.A 4 2 2 0 18 19 4 Wiitahire Miracles 4130 iii!

E. 1. winner at Nova Scotia win- ndr; March 30. Nova Scotia at New Brunswick-P.E.l. winner. (All dates in finals are tentative.)

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PROCLAMATION

A citizens of liharlottetown

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Growing Number of ilnemployed

Jobs Campaign

' February 17th. March 17th.

The City of Charlottetown notes the mounting incidence of unemployment within its limits.

The City views this trend with concern. recalling” the unemployment problem in the years preceding the last war.

Let us hope that this present period may lie culled "Short Term Unemployment" and that the Spring and Summer will see every available mun absorbed into industry.

May I urge all citizens to help our unemployed liy having repairs. decanting or overhauling iobs done now. Do not wait till Spring. Provide work now when it is needed. Qualified man are available and need your support. Men out of work on not an asset to our community. This situation can be avoided by your co-operation.

Let us look to the Interests By helping them

Then let us unite. of those less fortunate than others. we can help ourselves.

DO NOT PROCRASTINATE - DO TOMORROW'S JOB TODAY

I. EARLE MucDGNAl.D. Mayor. '

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