The Guardian. Three 00mg Morning Daily Founded 1887. CHARLOTTETOWN, CANADA, SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1949 16 "Y “if {"51" .°<!w"-"~2 As-esletie"; Come and Hear Hon. George Drew at The Forum Monday N igilt mxms Maxims 0' ‘ OI‘ A. MERE MAN MERE MAN hhylfhlb rule hlpfllfl bid of m, nub: be: i: Imus wen only sun we per-asst ploughing the light Johedwlscelllerfisegme. sandsndstrwingsoodsfier seed when few can over grow. Covers Prince Edward Island Like the Dew PAGES ptions Delivered 86.00 Mall $5.00; other Provinces l U. 8. {L00 BODY BLOW DEALT T0 ISLAND FISHING INDUSTRY Prices Board Refuses To i Purchase- East Coast Pack Coming Events "National Film Board Show in Hazelbrmsk School, May 10th, st 8 o'clock. "See Nonboro Play in wiimot Hall, May 9th. Curtain 8.30. "Opening Dance. Montague Curling Rink, Saturday. Msy 7th Webster's Orchestra. "Dance in St. Peter's Hall every Tuesday night. Peters Orchestra, Legion Cliff "l-lelr Cornwall Hall Tuesday, May 10. Fairview Institute. players Afton Ausplces "seeds: Open evenings Monday and Thursday until 10 p.m. closed Sunday. Arthur vessey. "Kingston Y, P. U. presents "Where's Grandma" in Kingston Hall, Tuesday, May 10th. "The Mt Stewart Branch of the Canadian Legion will hold its monthly meeting Monday. May 9th, B P. M. "Girl Guide North District Ram}- mage Sale. Market Buildinl. Satur- day May 7th, 4 P. M. Good second hand clothing. "Rummage sale today st the Baptist Ohurnhpiqh m ,,_ m... . Woliiflllet "The Annual Meeting of the Whealley River l-lsll, will be held Wednesday night. "Dance in Vernon River Hall. Monday, May 9th. Auspices C.W L. Millview Orchestra. hunch served. "The Annual Meeting of Com- wall Community Club will be lhsid in the l-fall, on Thursday evening. May 12th, at B30 o'clock. "South Winslce Y. P. U. present their 3 act. play "The Meddlesorne Maid" with specialties in Winsloe liall, Wednesday, May 11th. "See Marie Y. P. U. present nir-ir Play, "A Little Clodhcpper. in Morell Hall Wednesday. May lllh. Bpecialtiesuflurtsln 8.30 RM. "Reserve June 2nd and 3rd for Finals of both Drama Festival and Junior Farmers’ Oratorical Contest lll High School Auditorium, Sum- lnrrside. . "Come to North WilLshire l-Iall in s00 the Kingston Y.P.U. pre- lou‘ "Where's Grandma?" May ‘Bill. Proceeds for the Women's IYi'~‘li\iit'. "it's fun and fancy free. playing at MacDonald Bros Theatre to- mllilt Edgar Bergen, Diana Shore. Charley McCarthy, Mickey Mouse. Jln-niy Cricket, Dc-nald Duck This is a real family feature. "There will be a meeting of the Liberal Poll Committee of the lliverdaie Poll at the hcme of Charles Macl-‘adyen at 8 P. M. on Saturday. May 7th. All interested Please attend. "A- meeting of the Eastern King's Board of Trade will be held in the United Church Hall. 3W1“. Monday evening, May 9th nt 8 PM. Special speaker: Mr. W-E. Agnew, Trade Commissioner Io Nevrfoundland. "Reserve May 9th for National Film Board Pictures in Central Bmfllue Hall. From 7.5 until 8.4.‘: "l! films will be sponsored by Women's mastitute slid followed by Isle I . ‘A! LU ‘Th R1 " mngtocimdyby e ver be shown. Junior Farmers. will “Feeds: on feeds: 16$ Pi Starter rice! 18% Hog Growsr 30. 15$ Ho: Finisher um. ms Llying lfssh 01S. 1795 Growing 088i. 18% Chick Starter 04.40. ONlOr feeds in accordance. Buy Shur-Gsin Feeds and bs sure. Bags excluded. Phone or write your order. l. J. MscDougail, Vemon. “Barley and Oats for shipment f.°".:.%"...'.'.'.'.i;".i."" ‘s’ i": r sper- sn "me Irlins for ‘enumerate or m1 "iiwnent. we invite enquiries from lflwnelsle buyers who my be in- ilflstod in wh e or grossed grains. Only. , tiss Grain Issrd of, arm Build- Ths following is our OTTAWA. Ml)! 6 —-(GP) —'l‘he Fisheries Prices Support Board has fumed down s request to buy east coast canned fish from this season's pack, the Fisheries De- The department said the govern- ment is consldetlng alternative solutions to the prcfblem. These included: Possible capital assistance for improving fishing methods. equipment and shore plants; oo-opcration with the fish- ing industry in providing warehous- es in major cities for handling fish products; encouragement of scien- tific fishing methods and helping the collection and distribution of high-quadity fish products through retail stores. The statement said tho govern.- ment also is considering expansion of fisheries research and the in- carcass of technical services to fish- ermsn. Fisheries Minister Iwbert W. Mayhew stated that over the nex-t five years the following steps would be taken: 1. The government would ss- sist production and distribution by providing terminal warehouses in the major citiu, particularly Mont- real and Toronto; by wnslderirrg steps to improve retail dJstribut- ion of fish; by extending its ad- vertising program; and by "special efforts with the railway ccmmniés towards s. rapid increase in the use ‘of the new specially designed re- frigerator cars for fish." 2. It would continue and ox- pspa its . .. e - " _......t~.~.r.ir'.i.°?r%% $5. the industry itself. Steps would be taken to encourage the appli- cation of results obtained and of modern techniques to the industry. "The initial steps in these dir- actions have already been taken and some items covering this work are already included in the estim- ates Ior this year." the minim! said. "The groundwork for this expansion has been laid and the federal government should push that exparnicn in the immediate future." Special attention was being giv- en to the problems of fishermen in New Brunswick. he added. The government was prepared "to pro- ceed without delay towards en- couraging" the establishment 0! two reduction plants and one cold storage plant. with bait freezing facilities in the province, he said. Expect Home Building To Continue Ar Peek OTTAWA, May 6 — (CP) — At mutt as many new houses will be built in Canada this year as in 0046 when cornstiiucsim =11‘, Lwd the record total of 81.000. Mai" Gcn. l-LA. Young, vice-president of Central Mortgage and Hen-sins Corporation. said today. He prie- dicted in an interview that de- spite availability of all building materials, prices would still not decrease. "Mall your Films to Gsrnhum Photo Studio, Charlottetown. "Oorran Ban- Ilall. Wednesday. May 11th, four act Drama followed by Dance. "Pnwnal Y. P. U. present "Have A I-leartl", North Wlitshire llll May 17. .- "Notice-seed Oats arrived. Please take delivery scoil- OTB-Fwd Crusnery Co. "C. C. F. Provincial Office. Orspslsd. Inquiries invited. Liter- ature on request. "What we duire for ourselves. we wish for all." “Pownal Y.P.U. presents "Have s Heart". Marshfield Hall, Tuesday May 10th. Auspices Dunstaffnags Women's Institute. - "North River Women's Institute Auction Bsle postpon lsniJLMos-s- “"9 dty. Msy16th.Bel _ ioecressn and cskss. Proceeds in sld of Hsil. "Highfleld Presbyterian Ill!!!’ Mash Aid are lmlding s. Pantry Isle st Ne! Rogers Herdwsri Saturday, 7th, st 2 P. M. l’ "Buying Piss Monday at Ind- rioton. meld-BY. 9 A. M. BM? held. 10. Milton. 1 P. ll. Yell. 2312's," “r121; ""3 . , srnori . wn Wednesday. 9 A. It. Imrasgcw. 10. Whsstley River. 1i. Behalf corner. 1 P. M. New Haven. B. Don- lssw. skew-e Omls. 4. III! N. sewer “....""‘f-l°°- .. so . ps or rs 0v lbs. each. Will also buy smaller dill. KING Jillllilifl- psrtment said in s statement today.- Caldwell u» Open Election Tour Ai S'Side OTTAWA. May 6—(.OP)—M. J. Coldwell. 0.0.1‘. leader. will open his cosst-to-cosst Federal election 0.0.11‘. headquarters said that the first portion of this tour will also include the following meet- ings: May 17. Monctori, N.B.; May 1B, Sprdnghill. NS; May i9. Halifax: May 20, St. John's, Nfld.; May 21, Ersnev. N. s. snd May 2a. Mont- re . 1' iaetaus- bLrbe-rernslnuer of the tour will be released later. Mr. Coldwsli will travel by plane through most of the initial campaign tour in Summerside, he 9.3.1., May 16, it was announced today. portion 0f his trip. l Says Musical Festival Standard Improving "Beyond s doubt. the subdued od’ work heard this year at the Musical Festival was much im- proved over one year ago." std-ted Mir. Dalvid Ouchterlovny. adjudic- ator, during the “Stems of the Festival" Concert (First Part) last evening in the Prirwe of wales College Auditorium. LL-Ool. L.T. Inwther, presiding. Before a crowded auditorium, a fine evening's ontertainmem was opened by Prince Edward Island (17th Reece) Regimental Bis-mi and l ilflf-bfilliltl PBOSPKLTIJTILB followed in which the Mnners of this first half of the stivarl repeated their winning se ections. Tonight, the second part of the “Stars of the Festival" concert will conclude this year's Musical Festival. Outstanding performances of the evening were given by Q”- Jyne Oraig. Frank MecLnty-re, vo- cal soloists. and w. MacEachezm, hmnonicist, with all the other art- ists tumlng in their best efforts. Mr. Ouchterlony comm-ended the executive and worker; for 'r pwlnstalsing work in Elrlnimg lrflollestivo-l. He urged the winners to go on. Those who had not won, advised to strive to improve. stressing thg importance of per- forming only for the enjoyment of themselves and others. the ad- judicator advised assuring‘ whey. ever pcspible. in church and chor- fil Writ. th by helping others and enjoying themselves. ‘Those mimic instructors that I have oome to know are a credit to the community." he mtntimied, recnurking on their us-ef- forts to bring their students to perfection. _ ' Mr. Ouohterlony started that hs believed that the Festival idea in (Continued on Page 5 Col. 5) By Alan Randal AISBIESIIJS. Que, May 6 —(OP) —-An uneasy peace. backed by rein- forced Provinclai Police. mass ar- rests and the ail-embracing author- ity of Canada's Riot Act, tonight lay over this No, I of the world's asbestos producing towns. The enforced cairn gave Asbestos somewhat the appearance of a de- serted city, It followed a. day in which flying squads of. police rounded up striking asbestos min- ers wanted under Riot Ackt‘ charlgles for their part in att v ca and barring roads yesxisddg. Po By nightfall arrests numbered 125. But so fast were mmpickkd up police found it difficult to keep count. Questioned whether arrests might number 1B0, Inspector-Gen- eral Norbert Labbe of the provincial force said: ‘That's possible." The Impector-General suffered s slight head bruise during the morn- 24 Nurses To Graduate From P. E. I. Hospital The graduating exercises of the Prince Edward Island Hospital training school for nu-ses will be held on Thursday evening. Msy l0 at the Prince of Wales College auditorium. ‘The following will re- ceive diplomas. In Order of Merit Laure lldhrjcrie Johnston. Suf- folk. Edna Iimme Reid, Bedford, Edith Jean Mscl-ssn. WM! Mon- Evelyn Catherine tewlml Ihther Msotrstodh. More Than 125 Asbestos Strikers Under Arrest ing when, as he helped in making arrests, three strikers jumped him. Olne struck hfm with his fist but the scuffle was short-lived and the police leader went on with the joib of directing his men to homes of wanted strikers. Throughout the mmmlng. follow- ing the 7 a m. reading of the Riot Act on the steps of Si. Almels Roman Catholic Church, police car after police car drew up at head- quarters established 1n the Johns- Msnvllle Cm-owned Iroquois Cluib and deposited one or more arrested strikers. "We have most: of those who have been identified in the at- tacks on our officers." said In- spector-General Labbe. Yesterday's clashes in which the 12 policemen and 14 strikers were hurt brought a disclaimer of all responsibility from union officials. They said the men were trying to prevent influx of strike- breakers and had set l'.'\ the block- sdes and resumed plckitliig. When plslnclothes police appeared at the blockades, they said, trouble star-ted. Special Meeting News In Brief i OTTAWA, May 6—-(OP)—Gesrge D r e w. Progressive Conservative leader, will be formally nominated tomorrow to contest the Ontario constituency of Carleton in the Federal general election June ‘.27. OTTAWA. May 6-((.1P)—'Ihe Canadian Congress of Labor ex- pressed “unqualified support" for striking asbestos workers in Que- bec and asked for its affiliated unions to back the strike finan- cially. ASBESTOS. Que. May 6H0?) -George K. Foster. vice-president and mine manager 0f Cflliiidiflfi Johns-Mariville, in a statement to- day said radical union groups and imported agitators are supporting the Asbestos workers’ strike which now is‘ against "the entire social structure." LAKE success. N. v.. May e _ (OP) - The United States de- nied today a Russian and Polish charge that Americans are build- ing air and military bases Spain. SHANGHAI, May 8 - (C?) — Communist armies today thrust across the last east-west railway in Nationalist China and also jabbed sharply - » fromtwo - direct-i ions at nervnus Shanghai. ‘ OTTAWA, MBY l! - (GP) United States steel production has reached the stage where Canadian importers no longer will require special permits or tonnage quotas to bring in structural iron and steel shapes from the U. 8., the Trade Department said today. Stubborn Woods Fire Near Halifax ' HALIFAX, May '1 _ (Saturday) — (C?) — A stubborn fire which broke out last evening in dense bushland on the outskirts of Hali- fax continued to spread early to- day as zoo volunteers and rangers battled to confine the outbreak. Must reliable reports said the flames were burning over l2 square miles between suburban Redford and Waverley. Early today calls for additional hose in fight the blaze were re- ceived from naval firemen at the scene. An army spokesman said there was a possibility 500 army men would move in to assist later today. t A stiff wind whipped the flames and intense heat made fire- fighting difficult. EUMONTON. May ti - (OP) - Two serious forest fires tcdflll bumed through Northern Alberta, one threatening a telephone re- peater station and the other rr- borted moving towards ‘heavy tflmbcr. ‘- A Mother's Time, painted on life's canvass true A picture-fair to see; For MOTHER. was that masterpiece Of priceless worth, to me. It showed her, bending o’er a cot So snug-and warm-and white, For there she tucked her baby in And breathed a prayer, It showed the countless Each day, with loving care; At eve. a child knelt at her knee And learned to say. a prayer. Then a; I looked again, it seemed The picture changed to ‘A million stars shone out derhead! 0, what a wondrous sight. Each star marked, with a precious X; I wondered-then I knew; The million stars were kisses She gave me, as I grew. Then suddenly they changed to 0 With other matichless cha Those, were the hugs so wonderful I knew-within her arms. Day _ Picture each night. things she did night; 11718; info (Continued on Page 5 Col. 3) Farmers Start Season With Good Prospects A “ _, of accredited delegates of the P.E.I. Dairymerfs Associ- ation, held yesterday at Birch Court, voted $300 in support of the Artificial Breeding Unit, after a number of delegates had taken strong exception to the Provincial Government's refusal to approve a renewal of government aid to the unit. Mr. Earl Ings, presided at the meeting, which declared a total assessment of $3,000, or $1,800 over the amount already voted at the annual meeting, and $3,000 short or the meximwn of $6.000 allowed by recent legislation. A butter manufacturers‘ section in the Asoclation was formed with John Simmonds, Charlottetown, temporary chairman; Elmer Gamble, Tryon, vice-chairman; and J. s. Wright, Bedeque. secretary. The meting aLsn unanimously approved of stricter enforcement of the Cream Grading Act by all creamezry managers, in an effort to improve the quality of butter. r. C. Parent, superlnten. dent of the Experimental Farm. stated that he was satisfied that the Artificial Breeding Unit was s. forward step in Island dairy farming and, if it were dropped now. it would take up tc ten years to get it back to its present posit- n. Doing Good Job He stated that Mr. Harold‘ Storey was bending every effort to do s. good Job and that technique and results were improving. “Every Province, and every country in the world is taking advantage of the benefits of this forward step. Here, there are not enough farm- ers convinced of the Unit's value to support it. It is necessary, there- fore, to have temporary aid to tide it over the next few years, said Mr. Parent. A number of delegates spoke in criticism of Premier Jones’ part in this "ridiculous" situation. It was stated that fauners unanim- Dairymen Hold ’_ foreseen tonight as a result of the Department consideration of “alter- native solutions” to the marketing be of any use in disposing of the Predicts Closure Of 30 Factories ‘The refusal of the Fisheries Prices Suport Board to buy East Coast fish from this year's pack is the most serious blow that Prince Edward Island fishermen and their families have been dealt in the past ten years,” declared Mr. S. H, Burhoe, president of the P. E. interview last evening. I. Fisheries Federation, in an Mr. Burhoa was commenting on s statement from Ottawa appearing elsewhere in today's issue. l-le pointed out that the industry of canning herring, mackerel and hlke (chicken huddle) on the Island had been built: up during the war. and that the purpose of the Flghgfle] P1409“ 51111190". Board was to assist the fishing industry in the transition period from war GCOIIOIIIJ to that of peace. “The Federation aimed again this year for s moderate purchase of EastnConst canned fish by the Board, f0 support the price 1.0 the flab". man. he said. "This refusal will hlVQ the effect of closing some thirty factories nn the island and will drastically curtail the Income of some 2.000 Island fishermen. P. E. I. F0 “The alternatives suggested by BGOITEN the Government are merely n long range programme that has been "I861! Yul’ You-s Ind will not relieve the Island fishermen‘; plight this your.” Mr. Burhoe added terminal “VIIIPIIOIISE! ,,esfed will “Indeed. tho favour the fresh fish business in Nova Scotla and New Brunswick, and the canning Industry o! P E 1 is forgotten." Remus-king on the “surprise” E. Burden, vicepresldent of the had been contemplated, 1e had been on March 24 last. As this was not fish would he bought. As it is now, the decision not to buy our puck 1; In N. B. Too FREDERICTON, May 6 —(CP)-— Immediate closing of at least 30 New Brunswick fish cannerles was HsherlesPi-lces Support Board de- ciding not to buy east coast fish from this season's pack. 'I-I. J. Rbblchaud. provincial director of fisheries. made the pre- diction, saying it would mean loss of livelihood for nearly 3,000 plant employees and fishermen. Commenting on the Fisheries problem. Mr. Robichaud said that any such measures could hardly present year's catch. Winding up a. successful season with an all time high of almost 4,0'.)0.000 bushels of seed potatoes shipped from the Province, Prince Edward Island farmers have a. good start on an early season with a splendid appearance of grass and cattle coming through the winter in good shape and livestock prices strengthening, states M. Walter R. Shaw, Deputy Minister of Agri- culture in the Department's week- ly market service report. LIVESTOCK Moncton and Charlottetown hog prices are up fie this week in line with strength at Montreal. Sow prices remain unchanged. Cattle prices are up slightly at Charlottetown with greater strength in cattle and lamb prices at Moncton. The following are the i7 Nurses To. Graduate from Ciiy ilos_piial Graduation exacises for the Charlottetown training sdiool of nurses will be held on Wednesday evening June 1 st iiho Prince of Wales College auditorium. The fol- lowing 17 nurses will receive their diplomas: Inez MacDonald, Charlottetown. Edith Desllochea. Miscouchs. Edith Lsnkin, 5t. Peter's. Pessv OTIsnley. st. Peter's. Florence C. Mdlihnls. 3t. Peter's, Florence N. MsdInnls, Cherry Valley. Winona MacDonald. St. giant's. Elsino Reedy, Tlgnish. Phyllis Hughes, Brsdslbane. Georgina Greensn. Kinkors. Nan Motnnis, Summer-side. Noreen Noonsn. charluttswwn, Non-ms Barnsnd, Charlottetown. “Shirley MscDousld. (Risa-lotte- wn. Leone. Jsy. Mount Stewart. May Doyle. Charlottetown. Mar- -Jcl1n Robert Lamont Campbell details: Hog prices at Moncton on May 3rd were for Grade A 30.00; Bl 29.60. No. l sows 22.00; No. 2 sows 21.00 hot dressed weisht de- livered. Cattle f.c.b. country points- Elteem and heifers good 20.00; medium 18.00; common 14.00 to 16.00. Cows good 16.00; medium 14.00; common 13.00; cutters 12.00 and canners 11.00. Bulls good 16.00; medium 14.00; common 112.0(1- Calves choice veal 20.00: medium 16.00; grassers 12.00. Sheep good heuvles 8.00; culls 3.00. Rail grade 16.00 for Grade A delivered. Lambs live good spring lambs 22.00. Rail grade 46.00 Grade A de- livcred. Charlottetown prices fnr hogs f-o.h. country points Grade A 29.00; Bl 28.60. No. 1 so_ws 21.00; N0. 2 sows $.00. Cattle delivered wellhcd on plant scales, steers, choice, ne quotation; good 21.00; medium 18.00 to 20.00; common 10.00 to 18.11). Heifers no quotation nn choice; good 19.00: medium 18.00 to 19.00; common ism m 1.2.00.1 runners 11.00. Bulls good 16.00; common 14.00. Calves dlelvered. good and-choice $1.00: common and medium 18.00; gressers 12.00 to 14.00. Sheep delivered to plants, good 8.00; rail grade 15.00 for Grade A. Lambs delivered. good 18-(11; rail grade 43.00 for Grade A. Prices on hogs do not include the Dominion Government premium of $2.00 for Grade A nntl $1.00 for Grade Bl. Some sales on choice cattle have been made at even higher prices in the local trade. On May 2nd and 3rd the Mont- real price was a bit slow on hogs. Bulls were steady. Prices were easier on some classifications. Good steers were 020M to 22.00: medilzrm steers 18.00 to 20.00; good heifers 30-00 to 21.00: good cows 18.00 to 18.00; medium 14.50 '0 10.00; good bulls 10.00 to 20.00: common 14.00 to 18.00. ‘Calves are $1.00 lower at 12.00 to 23.00 for good. Hogs are steady at 30.00 for Grade A. ' Hog prices st the present time Olsirc MacDonald. Charlotte- town. (Continued on Page 1s Ool. s) ' element in the announcement, Mr. I. Federation, shifed that "If n refugfl expected after the Board's meeting ’°"h°°'"|"8 "w". We believed the the season is well under way before announced." Civic Development Plans Discussed Plans for civic development h; the B-rishiob ares were dealt with at a special meeting of the City- Council held last night. 'I'he con- struction otf a street running p3;- nilel to North River Road is plan- ned along with the laying of was- er mains and sewage drains. The properties involved include the Peaks property bounged 17y North River Road and Admiral Street, the Power property bqnnd- ed by Admiral Street and York Lane,the Goodwill property {mne- ing on York Lane and the Plat" property on Admiral street. The scheme, pending completion of negotiations with Mr. I-I. W. Platts, will extend property de- velopment by opening up building lots serviced by water mains and sewage and in conformity with. the present City plan. 1 80hr; Hotel. Quests time ears Known. .40 \\".A\iE ‘ll-WAR RooM ONLY "Chose ‘THEY (auto W1’ 0:1 n‘ itifo 4HT.\R' TORONTO, May il-didilnimuii, and maximum temperatures: Victoria 43. 69; Edmonton I1," 74; Rbzlna 25, 73; Winnipeg 31, 09; Toronto 61. 85; Ottawa 56. 79', Cows good ism; medium 14.00; glilvntreal 52. '74; Balm John 39. |—; Quebec 47. b7; Moncton 36. :55; Hal-ii“ 4:3. ; Charlottetown r37. 44: slfdnflf 35. 43: Yer-mouth 49. 60: Si. John‘ 3i. —. HAALAIFAX, May th-Oilficisl in- land forecasts issued by the Dominion Puibllo Weather Office at Halifax and valid until mid- night Saturday with an outlook for Sunday. Synopsis:- Prince Edward Island: Vsrislfio cloudiness with risk of frost dur- ing the night. Saturday overcast and warmer. Light southessterly winds. Low early Saturday morn. lng and high in the afternoon s6 Charlottetown 85 and M, cooler. TEMPORARY SCHEDULE NEW CAR FERRY SCHEDULE WEEK DAYS Lv. Borden Lv, Cape Tor-unearths! 9.10 A. M. 10.35 A. M. 1.00 I’. M. 2.40 P. M. 4.30 P.M. 5.48 RM. 8.50 EM. SM LM. 1 L SUNDAY ' v- " ' Lv, Cape ‘formers 0.45 P. ll. $60 P. ma“, Outlook for Sunday: Clear and