EVEN RUSSIA

By WILLIAM 1.. arm Associated Press News Analyst

he world uproar over the Mid- 5 ':ast crisis has been costly to .. parties involved in it. with the possible exce ” of the Russians. and even for the Russians, it has produced some tricky problems.

Thus far. however. the only

trucd to the Soviet Union.

The crisis has cost Israel heav- ily ill lost tourist trade. an import- ant source of needed dollars: in the suspension of the flow of Am- aricari aid. and in the strain on Israeli-American relations.

while the argument over the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gan strip and Egyptian ter- ritory along the Aqaba Gulf con- tinues. Egypt's ruling group headed by President Nasser ls suf- l ing sagging prestige in the hu-

'liatlon of an Israeli ”

profit from the situation has ac- In

Near East Troubles Have I Cost-AII Concerned Dearly

had the oppor- tunity world opinion from their recent brutal actions in

Hungary. RUSSIAN PROBLEMS

But it is not all smooth sailing for the Russians. The crisis has produced fright Arab lead- ers. which is tending to swing aosneof thesntowardthc, t - presence of the United States. Violent Soviet reacti in connec- tion with the Eisenhower doctrine reflects this.

In addition. the Russians were placed in a curious position by the whole question of ' against Israel.

The Russians never recognized the United Nations assembly as a guarantor of peace. They ignored the sssembly's censure in the case of Hungary on these grounds. To bow to assembly vote of sanc- tions a alnst Israel therefore. would be an invitation to a similar

They have even to . ..

vote once again against the Rus- sians for their actions in Hun- gary. If they accepted such a pre- cedent in Israel's ease. the Rus- sians would be in an awkward P0- sition.

COULD ABSTAIN

The Russians could abstain in such a vote. This would be a prop- aganda loss in the Arab world. But if the Russians do not recog- nise thc right of the assembly. they must continue to insist that the security council alone is com- petent to vote sanctions. This is a ya paganda problem too. Such a stand. if it carried the day. would throw the whole question to the council. where Britain or France could veto any action.

This dilemma. however. is rela- tively minor in consideration of what the Western world is losing in the Middle East stalemate. It leaves the Russians still well out

in front.

of Egyptian sdl. The Egyptians also are suffering from sharp dents in their economy brought about by the crisis.

ARABS SUFFERING

Other Arab countries are suffer- ing from the loss of tourist trade. the loss of pipeline revenues and the loss of some oil revenues through curtailment of shipping caused by the Suez Canal stop- page.

in the West. the argument has produced a grave split among the Big Three Western allies. The split threatens eventually to gnaw at the foundatibns of the North At- lantic Treaty Alliance itself. ,

The Russians have made some important gains. They have been able to picture themselves as the rhampions of the Arab world. and thus curry favor there. They have made strides toward economic penetration of the Middle East.

Hold Religious Dromo Workshop Ar Trinity Hall

Reps sentatl from Eastern and Central Pnesbyterles Y.P.U., met at Trlniw United Church. Charlottetown. for a Religious Drama Festival Workshop, satur- day afternoon and evening.

The worship period was led by Joyce Stead and the President of Eastern Presbytery. Jackie Aitlren.

-David MacDonald, Maritime Con- Ierence Y.P.U- President and Ger- ald Whynotte. Conveno of Recre- ation and Culture. Maritime Con- ference led the group in discussion on selection of plays. rules. settings, acting. make-up. etc.

Junior Former: Met In New Glasgow

The regular meeting of the Jun- lor Farmers group of New Glas- sow and surrounding districts was held in New Glasgow School on Feb. 18th. 1957. The president. Mr. Elbert Orr. presided and. after the meeting was called to order. the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

Alt was stated that no further word was received concerning the sound system being purchased by the Junior Farmers Group. It was decided that en'ri should be made In the singing and square dincllll competition in the Spring

Iigsilcal Festival. F-.cretary reported receiv-

lnl the Junior Farmers grant and had made the deposit to the ll'0ul)'l account- Interesting re- torts of be various committees followed. The business meeting meeting was then dlournad. Mr. Robert Rockham. then in- troduced the guest speaker for the waning. Mr. D- J. Gill. who is dir- OCIOY of the income tax division. Charlottetown diatrlct. Mr. Gill was accompanied by Mr. F. S. Jenkins who is also -vnployad with the taxa'ion division. These gentle- men led in a diacuaslon which is- rluded many interesting phases of :iolIeMlncome tan act and regula-

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BANFF, Alta. (CF)-The first high-altitude. scientific mountain observatory in Canada to study cosmic rays is being built in hit- terly cold weather on top of near- by Sulphur l .

Construction and installation is proceeding on schedule so that the station, farthest north of any mountain station. will be ready for operation during the Interna- tional Geophysical Year which runs from this July to December. 1958- .

Little is known about cosmic rays or cosmic - particle clouds but they are believed to be highly rllloactive. Study has been step- ped up in recent years as a re- sult of advances In upper atmos- phere rocket experiments which may eventually lead to space travel.

SCIENTIFIC VENTURE

Scientists hope to gain a wider knowledge of the mysteries of outer space during IGY. a world- wide scientific venture by 54 coun- tries. lnformatlon gathered in the in months will be changed with scientists of other countries, in- cluding Russia.

Rockets will be fired from Port Churchill. Man.. to study upper air density and pressure while ob- aervation posts across Northern Canada will examlne'the North- ern Lights, their composition and origin.

The cosmic ray station is part of a National Research Council project to learn more about the rays about 50 miles above the earth's surface: when!" the!

Mountain Observatory Plans New Research In Cosmic Rays

come from the sun, what effect they would have on humans and how they interrupt. if they do, long-distance communication and radio waves.

Parka-clad carpenters are work- ing on the wind-swept mountain peak, 1.500 feeet high. Sometimes the temperature has tumbled to near 20 below cero.

BUILDING TAKES FORM

Cement mixing and pouring is done in the shelter of a small tent and already four walls and a roof stand on a cement founda- tion, the main laboratory in which the equipment will be installed.

A narrow. boulder-strewn road is the-only route to the site. It angles abruptly up the side of the mountain.

Lumber for the laboratory had to be hauled to a base camp nearly three miles from Banff and then laboriously taken by iecp up the dynamite - blasted in t ' road. a Slh-mile precipitous trail.

Ole Johnson. construction worker of Nelson. B.C., says stiff fingers and watery eyes make sawing and hammering risky. Two men are needed to lift boards in place against a stiff wind and tar paper has to be handled gently because sub - zero temperatures make it brittle. t

Lunches are eaten around a flaming barrel fuel with wood chips and gasoline and a special heater keeps the cement tent warm. Outside the few shelter huts conversation is practlcauy impossible because of the blowing wind-

Mr. E.C. Leslie. Q.C.. PFGIIGEIII of the Canadian Bar Association. will visit the P.E.l. bar July first and second. it was announced at a dinner meeting of tho P.E.I. bar Saturday evening.

Mr. M- Alban Farmer. Q.C.. vice-president for Prince Edward Island of the Canadian Bar As- sociation. made the announcement at the Charlottetown Kohl, noting that Mr. Leslie is a Marltimer. from Nova Scotia. although he has practiced for many years in Re- gins. Mr. Allison M. Glllis. vice-presi- dent of the Law Society of Prince Edward Island presided at the business meeting. which followed a dinner attended by some thirty barristers and their ladies. The Hon. A.W. Matheson. 0-0.. as At torney-General, attended and dia-

YORK

Mr. and Mrs. Claude Lewis loft York on a visit to Costa Rica to spend some time with tho formar's brother-in-law. Rev. Don- ald Longworth, who is a mission

ary there.

Mr. and Mrs. Reece Newson. varpoo, were t visitors to and Mrs.

President Of Canadian Bar Will Visit P. E. l.

' Arthur Johnston entertained the

In July

cussed matters which the pro- fcssion desired to bring before the Legislature.

Mr. Farmer asked as many as possl' 'e to attend a combined meeting of Atlantic Provinces sec- tio s of the Canadian Bar Associ- ation in Saint John. March 22 and 23. He emphasized the need for study on the various sub-sections dealing with tho malof It'll"-'1!" of law.

Plan Re-union Next Summer

In connection with the re-union of the P.E.l. Highlanders planned for next summers Carnival Week in Summerside. it is the intention of the organising committee to in- vlta the veterans of the moth Bat- allion to hold their Proposed RSI- mental re-union in conlIIIC"0D Will that of the Highlanders.

COLDEST YET KAPUSKASING. Ont. (CF)- Jgauary was the coldest month ever recorded at this northwest- ern Ontario town's weather ata- tion. Average temperature of 9-! below aero was 12 degrees colder than the record a yelr Il0-

gamo were forced to remain away over night due to the storm. which took place on Friday night.

the following morninl Mrs. stewart veuey and Mrs.

C.G.I.'l'. Girls In York school on Frltoay oveninys. whepmad deliahtfnl V entlne pa VII -

Mr. and Mrs. Colby I-GWII. Inwfs, Freetown. Mr. and Mrs. Garth Lillkletter of Llnklatter Rd, and Mr. J.B. Lewis also of Pisa town, spent Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Ira bowls.

Masters Gordon Vealll. Alla!

returned however by train hom-

MONTREAL. - Mr- Justice R. L. Kellock of the supreme court of Canada, Chairman of a royal com- mission studying a CPR-firemen's

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dispute about value of firemen on yard-service diesels, sees for himself in Montreal's Cote St. Luc yards. Suitably garbed. the justice

is sitting in the flrcman's cab seat

on switching duty.

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Ist C. Royalty Boy Scouts Hike

The lst Ccntral Royalty Scout Troop took advantage of the fine weather on Saturday. Feb. 23rd and held an Anniversary Hike in commemoration of the 100th Anni- versary of Lord Baden - Po- well. the Po under of Scou- ting. Leading the hike was Fox Patrol's hikemaster. M. Burke. followed by the Beaver and Lion patrols. This was the troops second hike of 1957.

Shortly after arrival at the des- tination. instrucilon was given by 'l'.L.R. Bagnall on building a bi- vouac and by P-L J. Hambly on fire-lighting.

The Troop then set out on a "Treasure Hunt" in which they had to use their knowledge of wood- craft signs. compass directions and semiphoe Signalling in locating the treasure. Thc alcrt Lion Patrol won this competition.

PASS TESTS

Following this. each patrol pick- ed its own site and built fircs for cooking their meals. Several Scouts were successful with two matches and passed the fire-lighting and cooking test. All enjoyed the out- door meal very much. The Beaver patrol was rewarded with a "treat" for their top results in the fire- lightlng and the Fox Patrol won the "consolation treat".

After safely extinguishing all fires and cleaning up, the Troop then headed home. Every- spent a very enjoyable after- noon arriving home at 6 p.m. very tired as they had covered six miles. three of which the walking was quite heavy due to the recent anowato us.

Other Scouts taking part were: W. MacAleer. B. MacMicken. G. Perry. V. Morrison, I. MacLennnn P. MacLennan. G. Currie. D. Ri- chard. A. Perry. M. Campbell n. Kelly. A. Bagnall. H. Genge and Scoutmaster John Richard.

BREADALBANE

Friends will be pleased to learn that Mrs. Herbert Profit, who has been hospitalized has re- covered sufficiently to return to her home in Springfield.

Master David Maclean and Miss Florence MICLEHH. lluntt-r River. recently visited friends in Breadalbane Village.

The Breadalhane Village Wu- men'a Institute held a Valentino Party in the Orange Hall, Bread- albane. on Thursday. February the Nth. This annual social cvcnt has always been an occasion of much merriment and fun; this year was no exception. Tlw at- tendance and proceeds were both satisfactory.

On Wednesday evening, l-'wbru- Irv the thirteenth. a very mrizc crowd assembled at the lmmc of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Toombs, Breadalbane. to tender a mis- oollaneous shower to their daugh- tlr. Lulu. Miss Margaret Ken- nedy escorted the bride-to-he to a seat of honor. Mrs. Elton Somr-rs and Mrs. Millage MacLcorl pre- sented the many beautiful itifts which were opened by Miss Eleanor Macswain and Miss Peuy MacNeill. and arranged by Mrs. Lorne Cobb. After Lulu had lhlllked all the donors. a social of games and music was ujoyed and a delicious lunch was served

on February the ninth. Mr. Adriana Kampen. Miss Anneke . Mr. Dikkle Vlsser and Mr. Nlcco Viaaet motored to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Art Van Ewtik. Breadalbane. for a surprise party with the Daub family. the DUI"- paa of which were to welcome home Mr. lwlik who has return- d has a trip to Holland. and b edokua the birthday of Tom.

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Early Plans OI

MONTREAL (CPl-By an ”ex- traordinary chance" McGiIl Uni- versity has acquired a group of 10 documents dating back to the first Frcnt-h settlement in Canada more than three centuries ago.

They include thc only known plan of the earliest Fort Riche- lieu, and maps and plans for the first settlements at Quebec City and Montreal.

The documents were found 'in a private library in Switzerland. An agent for a New York bookseller purchased them at a sale of old books and documents that had been collecting dust for many years. Apparently the Swiss did not realize their historic value.

SPEEDY PURCHASE

McGlll authorities learned of the existence of the documents and speedily made plans for their purchase. Th y were bought from funds bequea hed to the univer- sity. but the purchase price was not disclosed.

The university. jubilant over the acquisition. said in a statement: "The extraordinary chance by

Strike Threatens Polymer Plant.

SARNIA, Ont. (CPl-The 360,- 000.000 crown-owncd Polymer Cor- poration. sole maker of synthcticl rrbber in Canada. began closing down production units Monday as its 1,600 union employees net March 4 as the date for a strike over wmes.

The threat of a walkout. which climaxes a long and bitter dispute over a demand by the Oil. Chem- ical and Atomic Workers union for a 20-per-cent wage Increase. also menaced plants of the Dow Chem- ical Company and Fiberglas. Lim- ited. which draw steam from Poly-

McGill University Now Has

Quebec City

which these documents remained secure but unsuspected for gener- ations is equallcd only by the chance that brought them to the notice of the university in time to be acquired." '

The documents include what now are known to be the earliest ex- isting plans of Quebec City and Monmeal. pre-dating those in the No” nal Library at Paris. The plans for the two cities were pre- pared between 1635 and 1642 by Johan Bourdon. government sur- veyor for the French colony-

In addition to the plans for Fort Richelieu them are details of some riverside fortifications. probably near lilontrcal. but not so far dc- finitely located.

The university plans in rome- duce the documents for use by students ' Canadian history.

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Neither? union nor Polymerl plant offlcla would say wheiherl steam would be pumped to Dow and Fiberglass in the event of strike.

One hopeful aide to the picture was the announcement that settle ment talks would be I sumed to- day under the chairmanship of federal conailiator Eric G. Taylor who has been seeking a solution '0 the -s-' for several days.

' The union has rejected a concili- .silon board majority recommend- lation of a 12-per-cent wage in-

crease and a two-year contract. ; The union wants a one-yearlagree . meat- I

TIGIITENING ' UP

VANCOUVER (CP) - Drivers' licences similar to passports will be timed by the Vancouver traffic and Safety council. They would in- clude the driver's photograph and fingerprints. i

adorned the table; one cake con- Veyed the message "Welcome Home Dad"; the other Happy Birthday. Both cakes were pre- sented hy Dorothy Ewljk. the inr- mtf 10 her fa er. the latter to her brothers. very enjoyanle GVQIIIIII of limos and music was

Mr. Byard Thurber. Mt. Stew- art. was a welcome visitor at several homes in Braadalbane on Ffidly. February 15th.

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MUSIC FESTIVAL AND MUSICIANS

Choral reading is a school ex- orcise which has only recently been dtempted in Island schools. and which as yet is not very widely used. Memorization of poetry Is not exactly a labor of love with many school children. and it seems like- ly t the distasteful talk of com-

g the lines to nauno y tends to subtract a little from poetry appreciation in general. C h o r al Beading will help to counteract

Reading a good poem in unison- under competent coaching. with thel strength and beauty of the words brought out by correct stress. in- tonation and modulation. is a dis- tinctly pleasurable dramatic ex- ercise. Not only the audience but also those taking part derive en- jnyrnent from the recitation.

There is an old French proverb which says, "Appetite comes while eating." it seems true also that appreciation of poetry comes with reciting. especially if it is done under skilful guidance. The more that pupils put into a poem, the more they get out of it.

Poems are made to be recited just as surely as songs are made to be sung. and though the pro- cess of recitation and explanation by the teacher is not without value. Joint participation by the class is better because pupils will let them-

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Kirk Group Hold Church Parade

Scouts and Cuba of the Third Charlottetown (Kirk) Troop and Pack held a church parade Sun- day. Under the leadership of Scoutmnater Alan G. A n d rew, A.S.M. Donald K. Martin. Club- master and A.C.M. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Perry they d d the morning service at St. James.

The minister. the Rev. 'I'.H.B. Somers led the boys in a special part of the service which brought out the relationship of youth in religion.

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New Zealand's meat exports reached an all - time record of about 511.000.010.000 in 1956.

selves go in a group and there is also the peculiar satisfaction that goes with community effort. Poems that may seem relatively lifeless on a casual reading come alive under the choral r 0 ad i '1 5: treatment. It is to be hoped more and more Island schools will be- gin to make use of it as a class exercisc. All e n t r i e s to the Musical Festival must be sent to the secretary. Mrs. Wendell Wood. Charlottetown, RR. 6. not later than March 1st. MRS. JOHN SCOTT Cc-Convener Choral Reading, P. E. 1. Musical Festival Association.