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v "grnnfu, 1949' v v Labradors Iron Ore May Make Canada New Power

, April 19-8)?)- ixradofls iron-ore deposits may be ‘new than those which touched ,3 the great industrial expansion 5g the United States. the magazine Steelways says in its current issue.

n. magmas, published _by the American Iron and Steel Institute aarries an article of John D. Gram, gntitled "Canada: The Next Bil Power!"

I. quotes the late Sir Wilfrid Laurier, one-time Dominion Prime Minister-"the 19th century was the century of the United Staten: the 20 century will be the century ,1 canade"--and adds: ‘

‘Today, Canadians nowledse that (prophecy) has fallen short of fulfililnent. History has allotted to the United States the 20th century as well as the 19th. But what about the 31st. and 22nd. centuries? Will they be Canada's?

"It, could be. The United States has used its irreplaceable natural resources lavishly. Canada, with a greater ldnd mass to draw upon. has barely touched its co_ai, oil and iron-—the basic ingredients of high- speed industrial civilization."

A; the richest ores pf the Mes- nbi range near the south shore of Lake Superior approach exhaus- tion, United States steel interests arr- becoming interested in the comparatively new Labrador de- posits, Greene writes.

"Canada, for the first time, is be- ginning to realize its real indus- trial strength. . . the Labrador ere bonanza may outdo the one that launched the United States on its great adventure in industrial ex- pansion in the late 1800s. . .'I‘he expioiters of this mineral treasure- trove are talking of turning out 10,000,000 tons a year." .

United States steel production far outstrips Canadian output, "but the Labrador ore discovery may well be the end of Canada's callow youthfuiness."

"The already bustling steel-mak- ing area of Sydney, N. S.. mlsht well benefit on'a grand scale when ore deliveries begin from the Lab- rador fields. . ."

Montreal 151...: iaurier Monument

. April 13—(OP>— - A monument to Sir Wilfred Laurier will be put up on Domin- ion Square here this summer — 00 years after the design won first prize in e. Canada-wide competit- ion.

The monument to Sir Wifred is to be erected jointly by the Cana- dian United Alliance and the Incstitute Democratique Canadian with subscriptions from all parts of Canada. About $40,000 has been collected so far for the construct- ion of the $75,000 - ‘IQ-feet high memorial*'to"the first French- Oanadian prime minister of Can- ada. .

The design is b;,~ Emile Brunet Montreal sculptor who was study- ing in Paris at the time of a com- petition for a National monument to the great Canadian statesman. He won both first and second prizes, but because of the size of the first prize design, the second choice was selected to be built on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

The monument will be s, high shaft of Mbgantic non-ferrous granite on which will be carved the coats of arms of all l0 Canadian provinces. In front ,of it will be a bronze figure o_f the famed Cans- dian statesman on a five-foot pedestal.

The features of the former prime minister of Canada are said to be almost perfect, as the sculptor was able to work from a death mask on his subject.

The ides of a monument to Sir Wilfrid Iianlrier in Montreal was originally proposed ~by the late. J. s. Douglas. father of the Hon. Lewis Douglas, United States am-

bassador to Great Britain, who launched the campaign with Senator '1‘. D. Bouchar’ of 8t. Byecinthe, Que.

iioari Contracts Lot

OVITAWA. April l8—-(CP) —Con- tracts for road construction ln Maritime national parks were an- nounced today by the ,Resources Department. The Fundy Construc- lion Co. Ltd., of Halifax, will undertake highway and‘ bridge con- ltructionon the Cabot Trail In Cape Breton Highlands National Park while the Caldwell Construc- lion co.. Fredericton, will recon- struct the section of no. 14 highway in New Brunswick’: Fundy Na- tional Park. The announcement said an early start will be made on the Work to have some done bbfore the main tourist traffic starts.

SPUD! FOB HEALTH

Pfltltoes are plentiful this spring ""1 one» and quality are both at- tractive. This is good news for the homemaker who is aware of the excellent nutritional v ue of this food. Potatoes are superior to either spaghetti or rice in iron and . content and their reg-- "llr use in femilymbels edds up

our. Tails

To improve lier Shipping Position

BY MIL SUIT-IN

UITAWA, Avril is - (or) - Deepite Canada's vital interest in

the sea-lanes of international trade, she isn't innprcving her wqrld ' position.

Even with the addition to the Canadian merchant fleet of ships formerly under Newfoundland registry. the Dominion has less ocean shipping today than a y"! ago. . Chief reason is the sale of s number of merchant ships during the last few months. While these vessels were sold alder the gov- ernment provision that the money realized is to be used for building other ships. their c is not expected to catch up foflsome tune. ‘

when Newfoundland became a province March 31. 13 merchant ships - six deepsea and seven coastal vessels —- witha gross ton- nage of 18,968 were added to the Canadian merchant fleet.

It brought the Dominion's ocean shipping to 201 — 151 deepsea. and 50 coastal traders -- totalling 1.- 123.417 tons. These figures do not include ships of less than 1.000 tons.

The over-ail ocean tonnage of 1,123,417 was still less than the 1.- 232.000 tons listed for Cflnfldfl- in the most recent figures for all countries which were complied last June.’

At that time Canada was 11th in total tonnage among the world's shipping powers. The United States led the way with 26.639500 tons. the United Kingdom was second with 18,373,800 and Norway third with 3.856.000. -

Here are the tonnages for other countries in order of the size of their fleets:

Panama 2.721.000; The Nether- lands ,2,514,000; France 2.366.000; Italy 1.905.000; Sweden 1.119.000; Russia 1.299.000; Qreece 11344000! and then Cisnada.

In Panama's case, he!‘ "BB i5 flown on manyfforeign vessels be- cause of her favorable shipping laws.

While the up-to-date figures, won't be ready until June, it is known that shipbuilding has in- creased in most other countries during the last year. and time Canada's shipping fleet has be- come smaller it is "possible the Dominion will drop baclt from llth place.

At last June Canada's shipping made 1.‘! per cent of the world total. This year the figure may drop to between 1.3 and 1.5 per

cent.

While l3 ocean-going ships came under Canadian registry at con- federation March 31, there were many others not listed in that category which also became Cans- dlan.

These included such craft as small fishing boats, pleasure yachts and sailing vessels of size.

When these are included ih New- foundland shipping figures the number of vessels becomes 2.399 with gross tonnage of 146.554 tons.

The grand total for all 10 pro- vinces is 14ml vessels with a gross tonnage of 2x234.

Two 0il Companies Report “Good Year

TORONTO. April l3 -—(OP)-— British Americain Oil -Cosrl1pa,ny. l.td., in i946 had the highest net profit in its history —- 85.027.004- equel to $1.68 a common share. This compared with 84.011378. or $1.47 a share, in 1048.

Net earnings of wholly-owned United States subsidiaries, not in- cluded in the profit and loss statement. totalled 87.468810. l! against I4,000,M0.

CALGARY, April l2 — (OP) - A net income for i040 of $010,058 was reported by Home Oil Ccmp- any Ltd. in its annual report re- leased here yesterday.

The company, second largest oil producer in Canada, paid two div- idends of 35 cents each lsst year, representins a total outlaw of 0000.031. ~ Gross production incomg in foes, after payment of royalties was 04537.10]. Net operating in- mme before depreciation and taxes was 83.701.150-

The report showed the 001119- any has l0 wells on production in the Leduc field south of Idrnon- mn, and pl wells at Turner Vai- ley. Another eilht W"! "1 m‘ riols- Bedwater field northeast of

litnonton are operated .1010!!! with Magic-Canadian. Capital eslnenditures ‘by the

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Canridian Trader 0n Spanish .Main.

VANCOUVER, April 13 -— (UP) -—Jens Christian Neilsen, 42. burly former resident of Vancouver. sail- ed his converted Canadian mine- sweeper into the West Indies Isi- and trade and is living the life of Riley.

380k ill Vkiilcouver to buy fisll- ing tackle, the former west coast trawler mall, told how his “wild gamble’ had paid off. ' ' From ar Assets Corporation he bought the Deerwocd for $125,- 000 and paid $65,000 to convert it. His original intention was to use the craft for fishing in icy Bering Strait.

Nielsen changed his mind and switched to the Caribbean, al- though he had-had no experience in island trading.

"I was told that the Bahamas needed a freighter," he said. “lots of peoie told me I was crazy, but I took a chalice."

Ever since the Daerwood has been almost continuously in com- mission, ferrying rum, rice. char- 0081. spices and sugar between the little balmy seaports once made famous by huccuwzrrs. There are nearly always 200 tons of some- thing aboard at up to 0&0 aton for freight.

World's Largest Strike Still Going

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By MICHAEL OMAHA

DUBLIN, April 11 -. (CPr — The World's longest strike is still going strong.

Publicsn Jim Downey recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the picketing of his old-fashioned bar-room at nearby Dun Laog- hllifa by pouring free drinks for his customers. Outside, pickets from one of line's strongest un- ions paraded as usual,

A dozen men have marched 30.- 000 miles to kee-p the non-stop dispute going. n’; estimated to hl-i/c cost 215,000 ($60,000). And wherever Irishman foregather from Qalway to Glace Bay — “the strike at Downers pub" is. good for a chuckle or fmo.

It began March 0, i989, when Downey discharged barman Pat Young because bilsiness was slack, The powerful Irish national union of vintners, grocers and allied trades assistants took up the cud. gels for Young, declaring that he.

been fired last; the should have gong rim,

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Plcntiful Bar Help

Downeyreplied by discharging all union labor from hi; pub and advertising for non-union help,

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leader of the Progressive Conservative will be in the Maritime Provinces. Mr. McLurc is heading {m- p_ E_ foundiand immediately after Easter and on his w on April 21: and in Saint John, N. 5.,

s! l senior employee. should have /

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on April 22.

is Aoquitted 0f Charges

SANTA MONICA, Calif. April l3 — (AP) —. A jury today acquitted 24-year-old Betty Ritchie of charges of accepting stolen property from Gerald Dennis, international society burglar. The comely former Toronto schoolteacher was charged with accepting a $3,500 mink coat. Miss Ritchie was arrested in Bonnie's apartment in Beverly Hiilsshortiy after Dennis, a native of St. Cath- arines, Ont.. was crusted in Cleve- land, on charges of committing many gem burglaries in the homes of wealthy New Yorkers.

Urges Care lltflse 0i New lnsfciicides

By ALTON L. BLAKESLEE NEW YORK, April l3 -- (AIM--

Birds. bees. fish, crabs and other useful life are bring slough-- tered by the wrong use of DDT and other insecticides, the Na- ticnnl Audubon Society said in a report released today.

By wrong use it is meant using too much of these poisons, or in the wrong places. nightly 050d, DDT and other insecticides are potent and safe weapons against insect enemies.

The Society

announced results of a year of studies and. tests“, The findings bear cui warnings» first sounded several years ago. Tn 1945, Dr. 0.1-1. Curran, cur-I

ntor of insects at the American Niusettn oi‘ Natural History. rlared that "DDT, if improperly’ used. might actually prcvc more devastating tn man's economy than ihe atomic bomb."

The devastation can come from killing off beneficial insects and annuals. For example, there are

25.030 kinds, of flies in the United States alone. Some 24.500 are ben- eficial, or at least known to be harmless, They polilnate flowers. and kill other insects iniurzous or annoying to plants, animals. and Q1811.

The Audubon Society now re- poris examples of this danger when heavy amounts of the new pnisnns are used in ouidoor areas.

"With the expanding use of such poisons, increasingly serious damage can he expected unless crest care is taken in dustini! and spraying," said John H. Baker, society president. "These new in- senticides include DDT. DDD, Tepp, and chlorinated camphene.

offering union rates of pay. He's never since had trouble getting men to help out behind the bar.

Even if peace evcr did come to the embattled pub, Downey and Beirn, couldn't celebrate with a friendly drink. Both are iceiotsl-

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l. ay bark will address public meetings in Sydney. p25,,

Aussies Invade N. Y. Fashions Market

The New York fashion market now has been invaded from Australia.

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stcr recess. /bath George Drew,

George Drew will fly to New

NEW YORK. April l3 —(CP)—

Norda, one of Sydney's top de- signers, arrived here yesterday with a collection of 25 foil outfits. Aut- umn was just setting in "down u.n-‘ der" when-Norda sailed a few weeks EQO, _ Her collection features Australian woollens. These comprise both col- orful print wools and soft, downy gabsrdine.

She said in an interview, "An average price of scme nf these wooiiens is no more than $2 a yum.

She doesn't. work with heavy tweeds or strictly-tailored lines.

"Very tailored suits, I think, should be left. to men to do. There are enough of the softer things for women designers to‘ concentrate on."

Her favorite silhouettes. are slim. with bustle-back treatments on for» mai gowns. The retail prices of Name's collection ranges from just less than $100 to $200.

Norda said that all her sample outfits bad to be taken in to fit the models she is using here. She said Shc riesignrd them according to model proportions she learned in CBIiIOTITiB, last year, but discovered that model iypEs vary on the two coasts.

Christian Dior, Hit The Jackpot Vvliih first Show

By Florence Milk

PARIS, April 1$—(AI)-0hrist- ian Dior, the man who put oomph into women's clothes in 1M7, has become kirq of French designers

because he changed his mnid 20 years ego.

Dior new ranks right up there with‘ such French idOLs as Maurice Chevalier and Georges Carpentier.

The chubby 40-year-old man who gave women back their curves and enticed them into long skirts with his new look dresses, is enjoying a success which outstrips his wildest dreams.

l-le has expanded his fashion house at a rste unparalleled in the long history of French ‘fashion. Right now he is responsible for roughly 75 per cent of all model purchases by foreign buyers.

Dior’s success story. started just two years ago in the bitterly cold February of 1947. l-ie opened a ynail fashion house with thrte work- roolns, 6n workers and a lot of brand new ideas. He. hit ihe Jed:- pot right away with his first col- lection when he introduced his new; lock. It caused a revolution in the. fashion business. Buyers of all net-T ionaiities flooded hflzn with orders. _

Today Dior has swallowed up the‘ buildings adjoining the original site of his small fashion house on the, exclusive Avenue Montaigne. The; establishment looks like a palace E resplendent with dove grey carpetsl satin drapes and ornate crystal? chandeliers. It houses 15 workrcoms and employs 800 people.

Perfumed Building

Besides his exclusive salon. Dior has four separate departments for hats, furs. readymades and knick- nacks. l-le designs for them all. Dim‘ even has his own perfume which pervades thewhole six-storey build- ing. He calls it "Miss Dior" and sells it at $12 an ounce.

lt‘s only because he changed his mind when he was 20 years old that Dior isn't busy trying to pui. so-ma oc-mph into French politics instead of dresses. He was intent than r-n a

diplomatic career and had spent much time travelling in Spain. ltsly Germany and Scandinavia

when he up and changed his mind. He opened an art. gallery instead. Finally, in 1938. he bccrme assist- ant to designer Robert Piquet. - In 1939 he Joined the army as a

private and when the armistice came in 1940 he worked on his father's farm in the south of

France. A year later he returned v0

Nazi-occupied Paris and joined Lucian Leiong as a designer. v Dior wcrkg with a pencil first.

sketching his dress. H» ls an econo- mical designer who toys with mull before chopping up an expensive finaierial.

He is very sirpersiliious. very re- ligious. likes Mozart and Ravel and adores wasner- Hess 5011mm- too. as his portly figure misht sup- gest.

Dior was the first French de- signer to venture into the ready- made dress market. He design-s especially for this trade, but takts

CUBIT MEASURE

The cubit. ancient distance, was actually the length

110-. of a man's forearm ll'O.1l'i elbow i-Oi

end of the middle finilef»

measure of? first to hang out his shingle ill New

great care that every dress has the Dior look about ii. He also was the

iyorir, He i5 selling his readymadts

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Canada Keeps Abreast Of J et-Plane Developments

BYMILIUFIIN

OTTAWA, April ll - (C?) — A sleek, lightning-speed Jet-pro- pilllfl fighter may begin rolling off the assembly lines of s Cans- dlau factory late next year. _

Defence Minister Ciaxton today told a press conference he hopes arrangemcn‘ will be completed within a few weeks for production in Canada of the single-jet F80 - American-designed fighter.

Mr. Claxton said the new jet fighter might go into production in about 18 months.

In reply to a question regarding demands of George Drew, Pro- gressive Conservative leader, he said he had given "not the slight- est thought" to resigning.

Mr. Claxton said he had recently received inquiries about the possi- bility of layoffs in the navy dock- yard in Malifax, He wanted to make clear there was no intention of laying off workers either at Halifax or ihe dockyard at Esquimait, B. C.

Of Newfoundland's growing de- fence set-lip. he said the Royal Newfoundland Regiment would be made an active force again and operate as a COmbiflEd artillery- lnfantry regiment. Heads of the three services already were in the new province and a Royal Cans-l dian Army Service Corps unit had aireadybeen established. I

Dealing generally with Canada's! position in world air power de-i veiopmeut, Mr. Claxton said the? Dominion is up against. the pro- blem of assuring a large enough air force at all times while keep- ing up with other countries in air standards and still keeping with- in the budget for aircraft ron- struction.

There were some ‘i7 Vampires in Canada at present, either in re- serve, operation nf being prepared for use. Eight others of the 80 ordered and delivered from the United Kingdom had been "wash- ed out" in crashes and other ways.

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Trans-Canada Highway

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OTTAWA. April 18— iCPi -An- other import-ant hike in the long road towards achieving a trans- ‘Canada highway will be under- taken rvhen Parliament reconvenes April 25. Reconstruction Minister Winters, who has now taken over Federal responsibility for the high- way. has given advance notice that he will-ask permission to start Federal contributions‘ towards its construction. 1n all the high- way is expected to cost about $300,000,000 of which the Federal Government is expected to con- tribute $150,000.000, the remainder to be borne by the provinces.

"UNWANTED FOOTWVEAR

NEWTON ABBOT, Eng. -— (CF) A Forty-five pairs oi‘ footwear, from riding boots to baby shoes, were lying in Sidney Hiilmarfs shop for repair when he died soon after

' in competition with American man- - ufacturers.

Christmas. So far only one pair has

Says Education 0 Necessary In Restaurants

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Laws, inspection and court ast- lon are necessary in accomplishing restaurant. saturation, but purist- car, education u essential iur par- maneut IEMUTJ, states Home: it. Ualver in all article, “Zine '.l'numo in the boup’. in ine current issue of l-ieslufl, olilclai magazine of the Health League of Canada. w. Oelver is editor of Health Officers News Digest.

He states that three groups muss be reached by this educat- ion: u) me people who own and operate our pubuc eating places, - m those who work iii them, and i3) ihoae who eat there. '

Pure and undeierlorated food, protected from spoilage and in- iectlon served by non-infectious personnel with clean habits and ln clean eating and drinking utensils are the public health re- quirement for eaung and drinking places, Ml. Gamer wrltes. Good. hgnt, good ieniliailoll and gener-‘ ally clean surroundings are must desirable attributes of any food handling establishment, but in the last anaIysLs they have little di- lect bearing upon diseases. Good