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‘XPANSION 0F CANADNS AIR FORCE iS PROCEEDIN G

lltfmeds institutes Observe 35th Anniversary lnmlf. E.l.

Cyrus Ching Seeks To Settle Shipping Tieup

NEW YORK, Nov. 2t. -- (AP) - Cyrus Ching. head of the United states Mediation Service, stepped into the east coast waterfront strike today as New York City's tlanspfiriatlon woes piled up.

Citing said the mediation service would make proposals for settling the strike at a meeting tonight.

While the walkout of members of the International Longshore- wens Association (ARI...) was China's primary concern, the city's comlnnrrtsl life was being batter-

ed hi‘ ~ l A strike of AFL. teamslers which has resulted in embargoes

by the New York Central and Pennsylvania Railroads halting movement of less than carload

freight over their lines to and front the city.

The trtickdrivers are seeking a 22-i,2-rcnt hourly hike over pre- aent basic rates of $58.90 to (11.40 for a 40-hour week.

A third of the city’; trucking

The thlrty-fiiith anniversary of the Women's Institute in Prince Edward Island was celebrated Yesterday in an all-day conference in the Legislative Assembly. The first meeting of its kind. forty. two ladies made up of eleven Past Provincial Presidents, twen- ty-one District Convention Presl- dents and ten members of the Provincial Elxecutive met for the "purpose of co-o-rdtnatlng Wom- en's Institute work on a two-way street." By this new procedure District Presidents and the Prov- incial Executive may freely gx. change ideas and discus; that; mutual problrnls with the bene- fit of the Past Presidents’ exper- ience.

Mrs. W.F.A Stewart, Strath- germs)‘. President. cf the Provin- rial organization, presided over the rally. The opening exercises included an address of welcome by me llresident and an outline of the purpose of the rally by lvlrs, Julian Herring, clvimvn, all," which Mrs. W.A. Bruce, Valley- field. introduced the delegates.

Following luncheon at The Charlottetown, a photgraph was taken of the delegates in the Con- federation Chamber, Mrs. Martin, New Perth then spoke on “Instit- utes at Work“ and introduced Hon. W.l".A. Stewart. Minister of

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Convict Stabbed To Death Yesterday In Montreal Penitentiary

International illr Force ls Suggested

LONDON, Nov, Zti-Jllcuierst- Viscount Tcmplewond, former Coil- sertalivc Air Minister, today urn- cti the formation of an lntcrttalion- ll ntr force to strike against "any attempted Russian advance" in Flliwtpc, Willi a fully-equipped and “nv ~ncd force at tho beginning of a iviir. the Western Allies could," llf‘ s-ltri, "slop and dlsorglinize any allcttlplctl Russian advance across tho continent."

PACIFIC AIR RECORD

SYDNEY, Australia. Nov. 24-- tAPI-A four-engined Douglas DC- fl airliner bought by the Govern- lllPlll rclichcd Mascot Airport today \\llll n trans-Pacific commercial air f""flt_tl. It topped three hours dud »*\ minutes off tho previous re- twltd of I12 hours and 42 minutes, 5"‘ its‘ a Quantas Constellation last lfal‘ on its delivery flight from San l-rnncisco to Sydney,

Coming Events

view“ ‘iflnleht. Islanders Coun- -.\ l uh, ‘traveller's Rest. Come for

1* llftcd time.

"Pantry Sale. Rogers Hardware 2.30. North Wlnsloe

Saturday, Women's Institute.

"Pantry Sale. Rlhm Hardware. m November 30th. lid of Brackley United Church.

Ffldfli’ afternoon.

"Variety concert.

Nov. 26. Also basket social after.

“Dance. Thursday. Orchestra.

\Mt. Stewart,

"Annual meeting,‘ election and e icerl degree ‘Mm Ahfiswelt Preceptoriy King-

lnatsllattdn o;

"°“i Friday night 7.30 sharp.

“ll”! Dlckleaon. New Glasgow.

l" bazaar in

"Will a8 loadl b

follow‘ ,5‘ Kl l’: th u navmigrtal’ Olfli Thursday

udsuzgr. until noon;

"Minn Tlseley,

t v Charlotte- °“" "ilfllf. Cornwall Hall, Friday.

every Eastern Rhythm Boys’

btmgufllflly. November 30th. la our firs...“ ’°' Pvllltrr. buying live or ...ed. Contact. us before selling.

dalyllv“l°“dl"i Thurldnv and Fri- mfiellove bean meal. dairy ‘sup- "lt dairy ration. hog grower

"Come to Hunter River United “lurch chicken and Mham luppert l . Thursday’, Nov. 2S. Seiltllrlllcfrollrllli - m.

lradalbaae. until

Bordtn nua- unmar-

til 130

until 3 o. a.

MONTREAL Nov. 24 - (OP)- A 62-year-old potato-chip vendor serving a life term for murder stabbed to death today a, fellow convict, Dominic (Nicki Tcdesco.

Patil Penitentiary.

Penitentiary authorities said Jnlin Boyko, who escaped the gal- lONS after conviction a year ago of the hammer-slaying of his common-law wife, seized a chisel as prisoners were passing into one of the prison shops and drove it into Tedcscds hack.

Tedesco had served six years of a 20-year sentence for the i942 robbery of Montreal's‘ Tic Toc Cabaret.

CCF Convention At Kenslngton

was elected provincial president

was re-eiected vice Prince, William Keiis, Charlotte-

99. in the yard of St. Vincent dc

Ir. Roscoe Walker, Kenaington.

and political leader of the C. C. F. party at. the fifth annual conven- tion hold yesterday at Kenslngton. Mr. C. F. Gallant, Wellington, president for

town, vice president for Queen's, and Kent Waye, St. Peter's Bay, vice president for King's. Mr. George Wotton of Crapaud was elected secretary treasurer and other council members elected were Messrs. Hudson Prldham, Alberton, Oscar MacNeill, Conway, Mrs. Lea- lle Ramsay, Indian River, Clayton Smith, Freetown, Chester Gaudet, Summerslde, Herman Mayne. Em- erald and Lorne Houston, Hunter River. The convention was held in the King George Hail with a large at- tendance of delegates .and was pre- sided over by Mr. Roscoe Walker. Kensington. Reports of’ the club president as ivell as the provincial Secretary ivore presented and adopted. ' Mr. George Wotton. the provin- cial organizer pointed out to the delegates present that some me- thod of raising funds to carry on the work of the party must be found or he firmly believed that the C.C.F. party in this Prov- lnve would not be able to carry on and would have to suspend operation within twelve months. The following resolutions were

adopted at yesterday afternoon's session. That gasoline he available to

bona fldc farmers and fishermen free from all tax.

That, power lines be extended throughout the Province as rapid- ly as possible.

That. we urge the Federal Gov- ernment. to increase income tax "Wmbtlons to $2.500 for married persons and $1,500 for single per- SOUS.

That we embody in our party platform a programme that will "910 young people to establish

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News In Brief

WASHINGTON Nov, 24 --- (AP) ~—State Secretary Marshall disclos-

ed today that President Truman and he are still trying to decide what the United States can prep-

orly do to assist China in its pres- cnt crisis.

LONDON, Nov. 24 -(APt —Tlie King today missed the regular meeting of the Duchy of Cornwall

Provincial Police, called to the penitentiary a few miles from Montreal, said there was no ap- parent motive for the slaying. No charge has been laid against Bqvko pending an- inquest tomor- row.

Police recalled that the Rus- slaii-born Boyko, when his death sentence for the murder of Tessie Ollansky was commulted to life imprisonment. had expressed a desire to be hanged.

His counsel sought commutation because of the circumstances of the Ollansky murder. The woman. who made a fortune iii the pota- to-chip business with Boykn as an employee. refused to pay him money he claimed was owing to him and he beat her over the head with an ax and a hammer.

At his trial it came out that the two started to live tosether after a strange montage ceremony in which they stood alone before a sacred picture and a Bible in Mrs. Olianslry‘: Rachel Street home.

Council for the firs‘. time since lie came to the throne i2 years ago. The Council af-rniitlsters the crown

M g ssrs. McLure, MacLean Nominated On First Biallott

“Sit-ln" Strike 0n Big Liner

SOUTHAMPTON. Nov. 24- (AP)—Paascnger-s aboard the strike-bound luxury liner Queen Elizabeth today were ordered to get off’ by Friday but. up- proximately 900 scald no and voted for a "sit-in" strike.

Cabin and tourist class pas- sengers voted for the sit-in strike at separate meetings and expressed hope the 600 first- cla passengers would 30in them.

The Cunard White Star line, owners of the ship. had given notice this afternoon to all 1.- 500 passengers that they imut disembark by Friday.

The line said there seemed to be n0 immediate prospect of settlement of lthe American Iongshore-i-u-‘g strike. which has prevented the ship from stalling. '

The passengers came aboard last Friday in expectation they would sail the next day.

A spokesman said they took the action "bet-sum! of the precarious condition, financial and otherwise, of some of the passengers."

Moscow Takes

Messrs. W. Chester S. McLure, M. P., and Wing Commander John Angus MacLean, D.F.C., of Lewes. were elected on the first ballot last, night as Progressive-Conservatlvc candidates to contest the dual con- stituency of Queen's in thc next Federal election.

Mr. McLure received 405 votes; Ml‘. MacLean. 240; Mr. Andrew MacRac, of Winsloe. 126; and Mr. Matthew Wood, Soutliporl, 79. There were no other candidates for nomination.

Tile convention. presided over by Mr. Reagh Bagnall of Hunter River was hold in tlic Empire Theatre \Vlllf.‘l‘l was filled to capacity.

The meeting began promptly at 8 o'clock and was carried on ex- peditiously and efficiently. The speeches were brief and to the, point and the results of the ballot-t lng were known one-half hourl after the voting began. l

The nomination of W. Chester S. l McLure, M.P.. wus moved by Mng Waiter D. MacKenzle, Springfield, and seconded by Capt. J. J. Mac- Donald, Glenfinnan; that of Wing Commander MacLean was moved by A. Walllien Gaudet, Charlotte- town, and seconded by Mr. Georget M. McKay, Emerald; Mr. MrRaifs nomination was moved by Philip Matheson, M.L.A., Oyster Bed Bridge, and seconded by Mr. Louis O'Connor. Clinton. Mr. Wood's‘ was moved by Mr. J. H. McPhallfl New Haven. and seconded by Mr.

Gloomy View Cf Conditions in ll. S.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 24 -fAP) -_ Moscow told the rest of the ‘world on the eve of Thanksgiving in the United States that Ameri- cans have little to be thankful for.

Radio broadcasts recorded today by Government monitors pictured life in the United States as pret- iy grim - especially for the Ani- erican "peasants." -

These were identified as about LWLOOC farmers who were said to,be seeking jobs because "rich usurpers" have gradually seized lands of small owners.

Because of inflation, the great mass of Atiiericans do not make enough to live on. Moscow assert- ed. It cited these "official" figures:

estates.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 —-(APt

ahead with plans to turn over the

Ruhr! industries to limited Ger- man control despite French pro- tests.

PARIS. Nov 24 -— (CPl --

Britain said tonight she had re- vised her Palestine proposals in an effort to meet American ob- jections. The text of Britain's new proposals was not available im- ntedlately.

CARACAS, Venezuela, Nov. 24 _- (AP) ~ The army overthrew the Government of President Romulo GIllCROs ivlthotit firing a shot to- day and announced it is in gener- al control of the country. Troops occupied all public buildings at noon.

NANKING. Nev. 24 -(AP) Government warplanes flaw back into the battle of Buchow today. and press accounts asserted he new Communist. offensive was thrown back on both the east and south.

Newspapers reported recapture of the anchor city of Suhsien. l0 mil- es south of Suchow.

and 1m Despite this and a rash of other Unifying $11" who“ wnum" optimistic dispatches. many observ- era believed the Government still

was losing ground lri the battle for the Suchow-Nanklng nerve centre of China. "

(The Communist radio reported no new gains but dismissed Gov- ernment. claims of victory "during the last. few days" as "hallucinat-

ho-governlnent press reports llld the units which captured Suhsien had moved six miles north to hutch! and linked with other nationalist forces mcvinl with from Suehow.

Chinese Gov Reds Again Thrown Back

’t Claims -

The official Central News Agency laid flatly the fighting had "end- ed" on the east flank, where the greatest weights of the Communist push has been thrown in this new- est phase of the Suchow battle.

The agency laid three Govern- ment columns had joined holdout forces around Nienohuanr. 33 miles each of Suchow.

1f true, the remnant: of Gen. Huang Po-Tatfs seventh army group-which took the main blow and was believed all but whipped out-have escaped a Red ring at Nlenchuang.

(The Communist radio, heird by the Associated Press at Ban Pran- clsoo. insisted Government relief columns still were 15 miles from Nlencbuang.) v

The Government new! agency said Communist veterans of Gen. Chen Yrs ninth. 10th, 11th. 13th and new seventh armies were rs- trestlng north, and others tn the southeast.

The minimum of existence for a family of four was already $3,500 ta ycai‘ in 19117. But. ZB-OCOJXX) Am- lerlcan families earned only $2,603

—Slate Secretary Marshall today; __ _ , made it plain that the llliitcclia 3'01“ Mcmmhlle ‘he mmimm‘ States and Britain intend to go of ei-r m” m“ ‘mfreasw mflh“

and the worker's situation there-

fore has worsened." said the sov- llet radio.

(These figures contrast with a United Slates Federal Reserve Board survey which showed that only 13,020,000 American families had an income of less than $2.000 n year in i947. The board said that

of the 424100.000 American famila

tics, 6i) per ccni or 28.980000 had incruics of more than $2.030 last year.

Moscow has hard on farm States because

been hammering life in the United

give a trite picture." said one

farm homes have been

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of what it termed

"Counting refrigerators does not

broadcast. to North America. This, quoted an American economist as reporting 82 per cent of American "condemn-

Louls McDonald, Bedfctrd. t Two Conservatives from Queen's

Mr. llfclsure said lic had done all in his power during his terms at. ._______.___._____

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lCalf Born 0n Ship Causes Controversy

HALIFAX. nhlfwzl (CP)-—‘

l - . . . There was a minor conlimcisy at

the waterfront here tonitZhl. con- cerning a. calf born aboard the freighter Alcoa Pegasus en route to Halifax from Montreal. The carriers wanted for transporllnil the unexpected guest. Owner Harry Dunkley said “A calf is an infant-n babe lu arms~and truvcls frce." But. the ship's captain said "Cows do not carry calves on their laps."

The question remained unsettle when the freighter cleared for Bermuda. Dunkley was unable to dispose of the infant even as a ‘ft.

And this ll! only the beginning. All 34 cows aboard the freighter are with calf.

to charge

BEHIND SCHEDULE

NEW YORK, Nov. 24- (APtM Construction of the $65,000,00i) Un- ited Nntlnns hcadqua Manhattan has fallen two months bcliind schedule. Construction co- ,ordinntcr Robcrt Moses disclosed ‘the delay today to reporters.

the "myth" spread by the ., H‘, H 1- h . all“ Daparllnentls “hi” ‘t hziillrdtlialiilltrlllilnsllmictlorlxnllfllggrtl: Amerlm" ‘ha! farmer‘ “e pm" waiting rooms. Wooten passengers Permls- with fairlsh hair complained that

in system made

frllitful". Officials investigated

stalled.

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CHANGHAllVlGHTSht-lijbll BLONDES _

LONDON. Nov. 24 ~~(CP)-—Biond~

the bluish ‘da,vligiit“ of the light- them "look

found they were right and ordered, ll change. Now pitik-tinlzcll lights-- flattering to blondcs--are being in-

Queen’s County Conservatives , Select Federal Standard Bearersf

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l-‘ounder Cf Mother's llay Dies Penniless

PHILADELPHiA, Nov. 24—(AP) —Anna M. Jarvis, lonely spinner who founded l\lotlier's Day and then fought vigorously but in vain against its commercialization, diod today al 84-. blintl and pcntilivss.

Miss Jarvis hurl l|\'f‘l'l in a SflllFl-

lorlilm since ettrly- i944 when friends learning of lit=r impover- ishment collected funds and placed her there.

Deeply sentimental, Miss Jarvis started lhc Mother's Day observ-

nncc on tlir- second atinivorsnry- of Vlirtr own mother's donth-Itlny’ I, t190T—-hy gathering a few frlciirls at her homo, for a memorial sorvirc.

Airman lniured _ln Crash Near llaltfax

HALIFAX. N. S., Nov, 24—Lt. (P) G. L. Hopkins of ‘Regina, Sask.. was on the danger list in naval hospital today after being seriously ililllrrd when lltS Scafury single-sen‘. aircraft crashed wlizle taking off at the nearby Eastern Passage airbase.

Cause of the crash was not de- finitely kliown but naval officials said the plane roiled over ori its back during tho takeoff and slid for a considerable distance.

Mrs. John R. Hopkins of Regina is his mother.

Halifax Longshoremen Reverse Standing

HALIFAX. Nov. 24 - (CF) - Hallfax longshoremen decided at. s closed meeting tonight to handle all ships entering this port pending a decision on their status by a Federal arbitration board, it. was learned from usually reliable sources. This would be‘ another about-face in the stand of the Halifax Inngshoremerifls Associ- ation (A.F.L.). ivhlch announced yesterday it would no longer handle ships diverted by the United States ports strike. '

PLANE CRASHEB HOUSE

WILLIAMS AIR FORCE BASE. Ariz.. Nov. 24~tAPt~ A United

New Fighter Squadron To Begin Training

By DOUGLAS HOW

OTTAWA. Nov. 24 tCPt The R.C.A.F.‘s first post-war reg- ular fighter squadron will be es- tablished within a week, Defence Minister Claxton announced to- night. and another M11 follow in 194B. lie had disclosed this summer that the two units, representing Canada's first standing air fight- er strength, would be set. up with- ln a year.

A mixture of wartime End post- war pilots equipped with the British jet-propelled Vampires will start operational training Dec, i at St. Hubert, Que. near Mon- treal, Mr. Olaxton said, and will move on from there to Mont Joli, Que. when the squadron is ready. t, They will be the first group to tpass through the R.C.A.F.‘s new lope-rational training urllt which gwas activated Sept. 1 to train bcth air and ground men in the tactic; of aerial defence.

Formation of the tiwo squad- rons, expected to work out of bases at, Mont Joli and Bagotvllle. Que, and Chatham. NB. has been depicted officially as one stage in a five-year development program for the Air Force.

It. also. air. Claxton said, "tails in line with service expectations that one of Canada's major oper- ational roles in possible air war- fare would be to provide immed- late interceptor forces eight; of the ten auxiliary (part-time) squadrons already formed are also

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lStaies Air Force fighter plane to- day crashed into a house and lautomubile. killing the pilot, and in- jiirlngnwo occupants of the car. The liousc, car and plane burned.

Freighter

Lost With Crew Of 37

l4 that

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she had suffered "heavy

TORONTO, Nov. Z-k-(CPF-Mlnl- mum and maximum temperatures: Vancouver 37, 50; Edmonton 29. 32;

31' London 34, 3911'

‘The stormy North Atlantic ap- damage" and expected to reach Winnipeg 2-1 ,

lparenllyl has claimed the Brilish,Cape l-Ienlopel1,_N.J., Nov. 1'7 roritforquiqtz’ :QO:L-1\\"e3i6-34_1_=g4aqn;

lgiéfilfllllf-El‘ Hc-peslai- and its crew f’! lmliiilrs. Her radio was silent after 1 I12?“ 4;“- Mfiltwfgn ‘fir: . - . i‘ " . . t . a1, ; l ~ si, 4.0“ l Tile Coast Guard said today it, The “rather Bureau recollect“? f} CF‘? <f"°l°“" ~.