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FIRE AND ACCIDENTS TAKE HEAVY TOLL OVER WEEK-EN

Grood Progress Al:London Economic Conference

720 Soldiers

Of 27th

Brigade Land At Halifax; More Than 200 Maritimers

By KINGSLEY BROWN Jr. (Canadian Press Staff Writer)

HALIFAX. Dec. 7 -- (OP) - More than 720 married soldiers of Canada's 21th Brigade arrived here aboard the liner Scythla. today on rotation from Germany. Whefe many said morale among Canadian n-mpg was "rotten."

but RSM. Karl Jefferson of nridgewster.'N.s.. said most of the grumblers were malcontents. "Take -3 glance at their conduct sheets. You'll find they are not the type of men we want in the Canadian army." -

He admitted there was a lack of welfare services.

The troops - I-'fallfax's largest- lnbound movement since the end of the Second World War-leave for their home: tomorrow on two socc- lal CNR trains and were so busv reporters had little opportunity to question more of them.

More than 200 are Maritimers.

Displeased with nations

Pie. .I.C. Lacombe. Vancouver. laid Canadians in British earn more displeased with rations. " e had fish four times a week, and

Coming Events

"Last. dance in Stanley Bridge Tuesday, Dec. 9th.

"C'nristlnas Concert. Rennle's tosd. Tuesday. Dec. 23.

"Christmas concert. Hall, Monday, Dec: 22nd.

Victoria

"Reserve Tuesday. December 23. for Stanley Bridge Sghool Concert.

"Kingston School Concert, De-

eember 22nd.

"Christmas Concert Vernon Riv- er Hall, December 22nd.

"Hazeibrook School Concert, Dec. 22nd.

Christmas

"New Argyle Ohristfnks Con- cert in Canoe Cove Hail, Decem- ber 18th.

"Crokinole party. refreshments. etc. at St. Catherine's Hall to- night.

"Tryon Consolidated School pre- Ienfs A Festival of Christmas. December 19th.

"New Glasgow School Christ- mas Concert. December 23rd. in New Glasgow Hall.

"Come to the regular Dance at Bonshaw Inn. Tuesday night. Rollie McKenzie's orchestra.

"Come to Brookfleld Hall on Tueldly evening. Dec. 23rd, for Y.P.S. Christmas concert.

"Reserve December 19th, Friday. for Lady Fans Christmas Concert. Admission 25 cents.

"In stock cod oil, feed. mol- asses. Book chicks now and save money. Get our Calendan. Dillon Ct Siliiielt.

"Buyins live chicken. fowl and "POM. Tuesday. 8 until ll. Last "'31 for buying live poultry. n. L. Dickieson. New Glasgow.

s”Contest riddiing, Dancing and inking: also. Highland Fling, Mount Stewart Legion Hall. Wed- Wdky. December 10th.

, ..m..

"Buying live and dressed chick- "! and fowl daily. Phone collect for prices and pick-up service. We pay 2' mum? on farm. Central Egg i,hP0"1t!y Station. Charlottetown.

one 2520 day. Night, 1308-2.

m"The W. M. s. of Dunataff- se United Church will hold a alhtry sale at Fsnneil & Chand- nfazlagtore on Saturday. Dec. 13

m;'3l1Ylnl dressed chicken at our ,, "' WNDNGIY afternoon. Dec- lnber roan. Piling highest market gfn"8- with premium for good mcmb . graders. Vernon V" 00-on-. Vernon River.

a

geese at market It I. Dickieum. New alu-

;,ag ugggsy. at neg; -:.i.'.'.;'3'..-ft... ...'..'.u.

m as this is the ugh” unsus-

then they had nerve enough to ask if we wanted kippered herring on Sunday. We used our pay to buy extra food."

Pte. W. H. Hopwood. London. O'nt., nid British rations provided one egg weekly, no sugar and no fresh milk. "But there was lots of that dam stew with leeks and brus- sel sprouts."

Pte. I-fopwood was one of the sol- diers who used the term "rotten" in describing morale. But like most of the troops his "beefs" concern- ed food or leave. Reporters only talked to a score of the big draft which. incidentally, looked like a a. happy. healthy lot when they stenned ashore.

But the "meanest trick of all." said Pto. W.C.A. I-Ioldam, Mont- real. "was not allowing the married men to stay at home with their wives. We not 2 A.M. passes. Call that living?"

Officers Retlcent

Officers were reticent to discuss mm-ale or rations.

Troops were unanimous on one nhase of their vesr-long stint in Germanv ... the training Mal. L. G. Cralaie. Kameocir. i-lulu. said "man- oeuvres were tous. We really learn- ed aomethlmr, an! easily held our own with the British and Ameri- cans."

First man off the Cunard liver. which rlocked at dusk as hundreds iof chilled relatives and friends cheered. was Pte. D. A. Fraser. who left immediately for the bedside of his seriously ill father in New Glas-

now. Second wan Lt. Lloyd Mc'Phee.

32. Charlottetown. who was

stricken at sea with appendic-

itis. His condition was reported

"satisfactory."

Probably the moat lonely was a Toronto private whose wife died while he was away. He is coming home to his 10-year-old daughter, now being looked after by his sis- ter. He asked not to be identified.

Snow, sleet in Parts or Maritimes

HALIFAX. Dec. '1 -(GP) - The Mnritimes' second big snowfall of the winter was petering out over the eastern fringes of Nova scotia tonight.

Rain and elect followed the snow and motorists were warned to be cautious on Nova Scotia. and New Brunswick highways.

Heavy seas caused by 35-mile winds held up Spanish and Portu- guese trawlers trying to make port at St. John's, Nfld. But no damage was reported.

SEOUL. (AP)-

Dee. 8 -(Monday)- Allied Sabre jets blasted

seven Russian-built Migs from North Korean skies sunda y in their biggest victory over the

Communist fighters since 16.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 7 - (AP)- The season's worst storm howled over Northern California today. Deep snows stalled seven passenger trains. blocked high- ways and knocked out communi- cations. Tons of rain flooded river valleys.

Sept.

Siege Of Fog

LONDON. Doc.'7 (AP) Thicky, dirty. snoring fog blocked out London today for the third straight day. It was the more siege of fog in the city's modern history.

surface transport was at a virt- ual standstill and thousands of families had to go without milk. 'A suburban train hit a work go. in the dense fog at Nos-wood Juno ion. killing one man and injuring two.

The BBC broadcast an appeal for all off'-duty ambulance drivers to get back to the' job and relieve crews who answered more than 350 calls during the morning. Because of the fog, the ambulances are us- ing three-man crews, instead of two. with the extra preceding his ambulance on foot bearing a torch. Travel conditions were innard- ous van for pedestrians. who risk- ed head-on collisions with other pedestrians. Those-who took the subway often found themselves but after gettinrup into the fog. It even filtered indoors. making of- fices and flats slook like,smoke- filled rooms.

Planes were grounded for the

full suiciss Depends On The United States

By Fraser Wlghton

IJDNDON. Dec. '1 -(Reuters) - The full success of the current Commonwealth economic confer- ence here depends on co-operation from the United States.

Prime ministers and finance ministers of the Commonwealth are meeting here for their biggest and most important economic talks in 20 years. The discussions, aimed at expanding world trade and bringing new life to the pound sterling, have made great progress, a high conference source said to- day.

The Real Key

But the U. S. and the attitude of the incoming Republican administ- ration are the real key to eventual success. The ministers have al- ready defined the issues they plan

to discuss in Washington early next year. some of the most important

findings of the talks, due to end on Wednesday or Thursday. will be kept secret when the meetings im-

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Demand Cut In Cigarei Price

ALLISTON, 0nt.. Dec. 7 - (GP) - A 30-cent price on Canadian cignrets was demanded by 200 Southern Ontario tobacco KFOWCYS at a meeting Saturday. nizhk

A resoultion passed said it would be economically unsound for grow- ers to cut their acreage by one-third this year while sales of smuggled

are increa.slng..-F .-. v- -

J.D., Bowerman. chairman. said the Canadian tobacco crop could be almost doubled if the Dackale price of clgareis was reduced to 30 cents by tax cuts. The governm nt tax revenue would not be lowered and growersjworkers and consum- ers would benefit, he said.

Earl Rowe, Progressive Conserv- ativeimember for Dufferin-Slmcoe. said the new price would bring an extra s2o,oon.ooo 5 year to STOW” and save the smoker 830 to S50 I year. Increased use would maintain government revenue, he said.

U. S. Recalls Pearl Harbor

NEW roux. Dec. 7 - (AP) "Remember Pearl Harbor".

So went the battle cry of the Second World War. Today, ll years after the surprise Japanwe attack. Americans are still remembering.

In a statement on the eve of the llth anniversary, President Tru- man remembered-and warned that a surprise attack "can happen again".

"Because of the immense tie- structlve power of the atomic bomb we must maintain vigilance so that our cities and our industries will be less vulnerable to devastating at- tack", he said. He called on Ameri- cans to join up as volunteer air raid spotters.

President-elect Eisenhower also noted the anniversary and said in A , released in New York. that "never again must America

ltird day. Tnina were hours late

be weak or unaware.”

Report London. Has Worst

In History

when they ran at all and a few buses operated at s ansll's pace.

The fog. filled with soot, was so choking that persons out in it wrapped their faces in mufflers. some prise livestock are for a big exhibition tomorrow as affected. One 22-month-old heifer had to be destroyed when her breathing was affected.

In a few lnstancu, police got re- ports of thugs taking advantage of the pitch-black streets by sing- ging and robbing pedestrians and breaking into stores.

The sun was shining only 15 miles away from the centre of Lon- don. but the weather man could see no relief for the city itself. It takes wind to get rid of n,fog and there isnt any in sight for Lon- don.

Batu:-day's football schedule was curtailed sharply in the London area. i

More than 300 traffic accidents wexcreported and at least three persons were killed.

It was Just as difficult for the birds. One bll bird collided with a men while taking off.

and low-grade

g ledge of the cattle and dairy indus-

Eight Bil-i'-n-ed

Four generations entered into the spirit of a rare event on Saturday evening when the children. grand- children and great-grandchildren of Mrs. Andrew” MacRae (above) amembled to do her honour on the occasion of her 99th birthday.

Friends, neighbours and relatives shuttled back and forth during the afternoon and evening, turning the beautiful Macltae Farm on the Brackiey Point Road, Central Roy- alty, into an area of joyful activity. For twenty years after her mar- riage, Mrs. Ma.oRae lived at Brook- fieid but in 1908 the family moved to their present location, where by hard work, coupled with a love for the land and a developed know-

try, fame has been brought to the

Macltae Farm.

Celebrated 99th Birthday On MacRae Farm Saturday

..

its . - While the agricultural achieve- ments of the farm have brought

distinction to the Island and litter- ed the home with trophies and banners. and the spoils of victory from the Royal Winter Fair at Tor- onto, the Maritime Fair at Amherst and the Charlottetown exhibition during many years of keen com- petition, much could be said re- garding the "woman in the home" and her contribution to what has been brought to pass.

Her unswerving loyalty and lie- votion during "two world wars filled every spare moment with activity in the making of comforts for the men "Over There", a splendid ex- ample to the younger women with whom ,she came in contact. This was especially the case during the

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Reported Sinking

HALIFAX, Dec. 7 -lCP)-- Search and Rescue officials said tonight a coastal motor vessel identified only as No. 64 reported she was sinking at a point 50 to 00 miles northeast by'esst from Sydney.

The 120-ton vessel is believed to have n crew of four or five.

Search and Rescue said the ver- sel Cabot Strait from North Syd- ney, Gander Bay from Seven Il- lands and Norsya from Port aux Basques, are en route to the scene.

Officials here quoted the skip- per as skying the ship's company is not in any danger. Dories and necessary provisions have been made ready and he was confident the men would be picked up if No. 04 sinks.

leper-r Fowl Pest Spreading In Britain

LONDON, Dec. 7 -- (Reuters) - An outbreak of the disease fowl pest, disrupting movement of poul- try to Dental and Northern Brit- ish mas-ken, Saturday spread to it new areas, 'making the total af- fected 37. -Many birds have been slaughtered, but it is not known whether Britain's Christmas mar- ket will be effected.

ION-DON. Dec. 7 -(AP)-- Queen Mary has decided not to attend the coronation nextidune I because of the state of her helldli, informed sources said today. The Queen. now as. was said to fear thst the long coronation ceremony

Coastal Vessel lb,

Alberton Man To Operate New Fifty-Foot Dragger

Starting today the new fit)-foot dragger ”Philarls" will be operated Mr. Philip Kinch, Alberton. Since the boat arrived a short time ago she had been operated by Mr. Merle M-atthews. The dragger is still practically brand new, with only 100 hours on her engine.

On the Philrtris, forward of the wheelhouse, the high prow houses sleeping quarters and the galley. The quarters sleep four in drop- side bunks. one man of the crew has to double in brass as a cook. but as pointed out by Mr. Eugene Gcrmnn. of the Fishermerfs Loan Board. he is simply a fisherman who knows how to cook. He is not primarily a cook. '

The galley is equipped with a sink and pump water and a small kitchen range with an oil burner to that there is no worry about starting fires. Food storage space is also available in two large cup- boards to provide for the occasions when the host may be at sea for several days. Important on board ship is fire prevention and the Phiiaris is prepared with standard fire extinguishers.

The wheelhouse is a model of modern craftsmanship with com- plete controls at hand to obviate the necessity of having an engin- eer on duty. All lights are handled from s switchboard there. and also present are the depth sounder and the ship to shore telephone.

Under her new management it .s expected that the ship will be used principally in the fishing of scal- iops and cod. The former are me- aentiy being obtained in the Mim- lnegoeh urea, while the cod fish- ing is mostly done out of King's County ports.

The Phiiarls has been in port here since she was turned back to the rishermenk Loan Board. but is expected to leave shortly when her

would tax her failing strength ltcornuols,

new owners take over command.

To Death. Ten Oiher Deaihs

TRENTON. 0nt., Dec. 7 -(OP) -A family of three died early to- day in a fire that swept their base- ment apartment.

Lac. Joseph Louis Cllfford Sav- age, 23. was found burned beyond recognition with a pal of water beside him. His 18-year-old, wife June was alive when dragged from the smouldering ruins of the house, but died before an ambul- ance arrived. Their son. Michael Roberts, 10 months, died of asphyxi- ation. Mrs. Savagei was expecting another child in January.

The victims were apparently asleep when they woke to find the. house filled with smoke. It is be- lieved an overheated wood stove ignited the tar paper walls of their living room.

Two men, Jack N. MacLeod and Fit. Sgt. N. W. Anderson, both of Trenton. tried to enter the base- ment but were driven back by smoke.

Savage was an aero engine technician stationed at No. 6 Re- pair Depot near this town nine miles west of Bellevllle.

Blame Fireplace

BERTI-IIERVILIJE, Que, Dec. 7 -(CP)-Fire which Saturday night destroyed their one-storey frame house, left four members of one family dead.

The victims werer identified as J.

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Four Perish Al Start of Eruise

N.

BRIGANTINE, J., Dec. 1 - (CPJ-Four persons who set out from New York last Thursday on a round-the-world cruise perished in an Atlantic storm because they took to a 10-foot dinghy instead of remaining in their 45-foot two- masted yawl which had gone aground.

The bodies of Charlotte Laberge. 30. her son, Lance, ii. and another youth. John Ahlberg, 18. were found Saturday washed up on the beach near Atlantic City. Stephen Laberge, who gave up his job in California to go on the cruise, is missing and believed dead.

The vessel remained watertight and was found in good shape Fri- ay.

Urges Probe 0f Chlorophyll

NEW YORK, Dec. '1 -(AP)- Cglorophyll compounds sold to be taken by mouth for deoderizlng may be harmful if taken in large quatntities, says Dr. Alsoph H. Corwin, head of the John Hop- kins University Chemistry De- pnrtment.

Corwin told the New York sec- tion of the American Cne-mical Society there should be an im- mediate investigation of the pos- sible damaging effects of com-

mercial chlorophyll compounds.

He said it was not effective as a.

deodorizcr.

The commercial products called "chlorophyll" are not the chloro- phyll of nature, Corwin said, but are copper salts of It naturla sub- stance that has been radically changed by chemical means to meet the demands of a. large mar- kct.

Copper taken in large amounts is known to damage the liver, he said.

Govit To Start Answering

Order Paper

OTTAWA. Dec. '1 --(GP) -- The government will start Wednesday to reply to some of the no written questions placed on- the order pap- er of the Commons since the ses- sion opened Nov. 20.

The questions concern many sub- jects ranging from defence mat- ters to the amount of canned pork held by the government.

Approximately 20 questions deal with defence or defence product- ion.

M. Ji Coldwell, CCF lender, has asked for It report on the number of men rejected from the armed forces for medical reasons in the last 12 months: John Dlsfenbaker (PC-Lake Centre) for figures on the number of discharges and re- enlistmenis among men who have returned from Korea this year.

L. E. Cardiff (PC-Huron North) asked how many Garand rifles Canada. has ordered and received from the llnited States. He also wanted to know if Canada was still buying the rifles.

in another question, Mr. Cardiff asked for information about the number of fires in Defence Depart-

ment establishments since IDDO. 1-ie

D Pearson Sends Personal

Appeal To Chinese

By Norman Aitstedior

UNITED NATIONS, N. Y., Dec. '1-(OP)-Assembly President l..B. Pearson Saturday night published his personal appeal to the Chinese Communists and North Koreans to accept the United Nations peace plan for Korea as a basis for further negotiation.

Canada's External Affairs Min- ister cabled his appeal and the text of the UN proposal Friday night as directed by the Assembly and made the letter public 24 hours after it was sent.

He set no time limit for a reply but urged that it come "as soon as possible."

The plan, proposed originally by India and approved last week by 54 UN members, has been rejected outright by Russia and has been rebuffed by implication by Com- munist China.

-Reds With Truce Plan

Krishna Manon, deputy leader the Indian delegation,.sald the UN must wait for the Chinese reply to see what they propose even if they turn down the UN plan.

Meanwhile Pearson returned to Ottawa for a short visit. He is scheduled to speak in the House of Commons Monday giving an in- terim report on UN activities, and to receive a degree at Laval Uni- versity, Quebec, before flying back to New York.

The Canadian's 800-word appeal includes a lengthy explanatlop of the UN's attitude towards 'the problem of repatriating war pris- oners-”the sole remaining issue" not settled in the armistice negotiations at Panmunjom.

The Communists have demanded that "all" prisoners be returned while the UN insists it will not use force to send back any prisoner into Communist hands against his will.

Province To Have Uniform Grade 11 Course N ext Year

A Grade 11 course. uniform throughout the Province, will be instituted next year, it was an- nounced over the week-end by Premier .7. Walter Jones Minister of Education. The course of study will be prescribed by the Govern- ment and will be uniform in all high schools and in Prince of Wales College.

Premier Jones stated that the change is necessary due to the growth of high schools and will involve considerable change in the present course at Prince of Wales College. He said that there wu..ao growing incination to give Grade it work different values. Hence- forth the examinations set for that grade will be done by the Common Examining Board and after 1954. completion of Grade 1'1 work will mean that the student may enter Grade 12. The comple- ion of Grade 12 will give univer- sity entrance.