Western Star (Corner Brook, N.L.), 1949-03-01

              The Western Star I 49th Year—Number 2555 Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Tuesday, March 1, 1949 Price Five Cenln Dr. Ann Louise Strong Pauses At Gander Enroute To New York Was Expelled From Soviet Union At approximately six forty-five Wednesday evening, a host of newspaper reporters, (including Mr. Jack Lotto, who had flown from New York to represent International News Service, and arrived there just three minutes ahead of Dr. Strong's plane,) waited patiently whilst one of the aircraft of T.W.A. discharged her passengers fora forty-five minute stay-over at Gander. The passengers entered the lounge of the spacious terminal and we all looked anxiously for Mrs. Strong. No one knew what she looked like and had not much information, for the press had not contacted her at all since leaving Russia, or it would be more truthful to say that she had eluded the press at each port of call. This lady has made international news, having lived in Russia for the past thirty years and marrying a Russian Joel Shubin, in 1932. She also organized an English speaking newspaper whilst in Russia. Why then is Mrs. Strong returning so secretively to the United States at intervals of time to renew her American citizenship? I approached a lady who had been sitting behind her in the plane, and she tolch me that Mrs. Strong was a tall lady with short grey hair, Dr. Strong did not enter the lounge at all, but roamed the corridors behind the customs offices etc., in an attempt to dodge the press, however from description given, she was hnmed. The lady was obviously not well and was very tired and when questioned replied that she had no wish to make any statement which may inflame a any antagonism between the two countries, and that she would not make a statement until she had seen the newspapers. Dr. Strong made her exit in a similar manner to her entrance gracefully gliding out of the back door to rejoin her plane waiting to take off for La Guardia Field—right behind her was Jack Lotto of International News Service, who headed back for New York after a forty-five minute stay in Gander, solely for the purpose of a talk with Dr. Strong. It has since been reported that D»\ Strong was met in New York, by fifteen policemen, and again was successful in evading the press. *—Photo by John S. Higdon Dr. Ann Louise Strong Appeals For Aid For Britain's Economic Recovery WASHINGTON, Feb. 28  (CP)—The Truman administration advised Congress today that the proposed $940,- 000.000 in new aid of Britain is "tight fight". "Any reduction in it," declared Paul Hoffman, head of the Economic Co-operation Administration, "would adversely affect the continued recovery in both the U.S. and Western Europe." He and a group of ad visero from various branches of the Government appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as an aftermath of trans-Atlantic discussions of the state of Britain's economic health. Because of varying official British statements as to how far Britain • has recovered from the strains of war, the Committee called in Hoffman to justify Britain's share of the new $5,580,000,000 in the European Recovery Programme. This was the sole purpose of today's hearings. Widow Loses Five Daughters When Home Destroyed , MORDEN, MAN., Feb. 28 f>— A sorrowing mother t ahead today with plans the burial of her five daughters, victims of an early morning fire that also snuffed out the life of a sixth person. Mrs. Kathleen Neufeld, 46. whose husband died a year and a half ago, hurried back Here yesterday from a visit to Winnipeg to face the tragedy that took the lives of her daughters ranging in age from eight to twenty-one years. John Sotrey, 18-year-old Morden youth who had for the last two months boarded at the two-storey frame dwelling occupied by the Neufelds, nl«w peri«hod in the fire. M. V. Ferryland Struck By Dutch Steamship ST.-JOHN'S (From our correspondent)—M. V. Ferryland which has been at Barbados for several weeks undergoing engine repairs and which was to resume operations this week, got another setback Saturday when she became involved in a collision. The vessel was tied up at a pier here when the Netherlands steamship, Curacao, rammed into her. Considerable damage was caused to her port side and stern. Her bulwarks were shattered and some stanchions were broken. Supreme Court Opens Session Here Monday The Supreme Court on Circuit arrived in Corner Brook on Sunday afternoon and will Fx? remaining here for approximately ten days. On Monday morning, following an inspection of a poU ice guard of honour under Sergeant Michael Keough, Mr. Justice Winter, formally opened the Court session. The Grand Jury which was sworn in yesterday is as follows : Marden C. Strong, Oliver King, Arthur Blackwood, Clarence Rosa, Frank Janes, Theodore Yetman, Frank Dawe,* James Caines, Wesley Andrews, Leonard Harris Peter Newman, Herl>ert Oake Earl Penny, Lloyd Sexton William Tucker, Wilbur Wilcox, John English, Richarr' Penney, Clayton Bailey. Johr Foley, Albert Murphy, Ernest Power. Ten Criminal cases, includ ing a charge of manslaughtei which arises out of a motor accident which occurred on the Humber Road last Fall, will be heard by the Court. Former Medical Missionary At Fortune Bay Dies ST. JOHN'S (From our correspondent)— Reverend Hugh J. A. McDermott, former medical missionary of Fortune Bay, died at Exmouth, England, Saturday. Reverend Mc- Dermott was bom in Northern England and for thirty years served in Newfoundland and was directly associated with the Department of Public Health. He retired a few years ago and returned to make his future home in England. His demise will be learned with regret by the thousands who had learned to know and love him in various districts throughout the country.Boy Scouts Present 'Musicamp' At Majestic Among the weekend entertainments here in Comer Brook was the "Mid-Winter Musicamp" which was presented in the Majestic Theatre on Sunday evening, by the Ist and. 2nd Holy Redeemer Troops of the Boy Scouts, under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency Bishop O'Reilly. A capacity audience thronged the Theatre to witness one of the finest local entertainments to be staged here this season. Under the direction of versatile Scout Director, Tom Furlong, the following interesting programme held the attention of the audience for its duration: The Ode To Newfoundland. 1. The Trek Cart Song— Chorus; Oh, How Lovely is the Evening—Chorus; Jump, Jones, Jump—Jackie Fitzgerald.2. Flow Gently, Sweet Afton—Jimmie Moore; Johnny Come Down to Hilo Bobby Rex and Chorus; My Grandfather's Clock—Chorus; A Historical Drama presented by The Bullfinch Theatrical Society—ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON. 3. Santa Lucia—Leo Peddle ; Annie Laurie—Chorus; A Voodoo Presentation fresh from Darkest Africa—LEVITATION.4. Beautiful Dreamer  Bobby Rex; S-M-I-L-E-Chorus; Southern Airs—Chorus; A Stirring Drama of the Newspaper World HOT NEWS. 5. The Old Chisholm Trail —Gervais Byrne; When I Grow to Camp—Chorus; Row, Row, Row, Your Boats—Chorus; A Mystery Melodrama presented by The House of Horrors, Mystery Players— THE GHOST STORY. 6. Piano Solo—Humoresque —M. Finn; Men of Harlech— Chorus; Waltzing Matilda— Chorus; The Most Sensational Drama of Hospital Life ever Produced THE OPERATION.The End of a Boy Scout Day. National Anthem. The following lads of the Holy Redeemer troop took part in the performance. Eric Fitzgerald, B. Foley, J. O'Rourke, J. Rousseau, F. Doucette, B. Downey, R. Hepditch, J. Moore, J. Lee, Les Peddle, R. Rex, J. Byrne, B. Joseph, J. Smith M. Finn, P. Hepditch, B. Mullins, G. French. Gerald Penney. J. Noel, R. Byrne, G. Gushue, J. Fitzgerald, D. Rousseau, L. Peddle, F. Dwyer. Chops Foot While Working In Woods LASCIE (From our correspondent)—Erwin Morey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Morey, chopped his foot with %n axe while working in the 'umber woods. The cut, although not too serious, required several stitches to close the wound, and will confine Mr. Morey to his home for ;omo time. Destructive Fire At Curling ON MONDAY AFTERNOON fire broke cut in a home owned by Michael Dwyer Sr., Curling, and within half an hour the buildinq and «aii it; c<;itcnts were c'estrove.l. When the fire was discovered in the attic of the building, it was found to have advanced so far that the occupants of the home were obliged to vacate it immediately, leaving everything b3hind. An alarm was rung in and responded to by the Corner Brook West fire apparatus, but on arrival on the scene it was unable to render any assistance as there was no water supply in that area. The home, which was practically new was only partially covered by insurance. —Western Star Staff Photo. Appointed Official Organizer Retail Clerks' Assoc. ST. JOHN'S (From our correspondent)-John T. Whelan, for many yeai« an employee of the firm of Parker and Monroe, St. John's, and a prominent member of the retail clerk's association, has been appointed official organizer of that association in Newfoundland. Mr. Whelan has been an active member of a number of co-operative societies. The appointment was confirmed by the International organization in messages sent to local branches last week. Supersonic Research To Be Erected At Univ. Of Toronto OTTAWA, Feb. 24—Grants totalling $350,000 for supersonic research are to be made to the University of Toronto by the Department of National Defence through the Defence Research Board, the Minister of National Defence, Mr. Claxton, and President Sidney Smith of the University of Toronto, announced today. Of the total, $250,000 is to be expended for building modifications and research laboratory at Downsview Air port, Toronto. The laboratory will be directed and operated by the University but title to the building and equipment will remain with the Department of National Defence. The main piece of. equipment will be a wind tunnel capable of producing supersoic speeds up to Mach 10 ( ten times the speed of sound). A Dies Suddenly THE LATE H. J. RUSSELL. C.8.E.. who passed ewey suddenly at New York on Friday night, white enroute to Miami, Roride, where he wes to rest, following hit recent Inni. Regulation Will Prevent Evasions Of E.E.C. Act ST. JOHN'S (From our correspondent) According to an official release, for a full twelve months after Newfoundland lias become a province of Canada, goods not of Newfoundland origin will lie considered imports into Canada from the countries in which they originated, a situation which will apparently require all goods shipped from Newfoundland to pass through Customs before being allowed to enter any Canadian province. The purpose of this extraordinary regulation is to prevent evasions of the emergency exchange conservation act by persons in Newfoundland who are seeking to profit themselves or to act as agents for Canadians who wish to .bring into Canada goods on the "prohibited" or "allocated" import lists. The goods are all those in Schedules 1, 2 and 3 of the Conservation Act and include virtually all the important commodities consumed in the Dominion. Body H. J. Russell Enroute Home ST. JOHN'S (Fom our correspondent)— The body of the late H. J. liussell, General Manager of the Newfoundland Railway who died at New York over the weekend, is due to arrive in the city early this morning. Mrs. Russell, who is travelling by plane from New York, had not reached Gander Airport at 1:00 a.m. Monday because of unfavourable flying conditions. Mrs. Russell was the former Jean Campbell and there are four sons, Herbert J., director of the Newfoundland Industrial Development Board Fred at .Job Brothers Limited, Robert at Mount Allison, and Douglas at school in St. John's who survive him. A sister, Amelia, who also survives and his aged parents reside at his Leslie Street home. Farewell Luncheon Tendered By Commissioners ST. JOHN'S (From our correspondent)—<*)n Saturday a farewell complimentary luncheon was tendered by the Commissioners and Secretaries of the different Government Deuartments and Institutions. About forty attended the luncheon. Young Girl Drowned At Little Harbour «A tragic drowning occured at Little Harbour, near Deer Lake early Sunday morning when nine-year-old Irene George slipped and fell headlong into a barrel-well in the act of fetching a bucket> of water. The girl in question left her home at 5 a.m. with a small bucket which she intended to fill and draw from a nearby well which was thirtyone feet from the house. Upon reaching the well she discovered it was enbanked in a foot of snow. Then, placing the bucket on the snow, the girl leaned over and looked down in the open barrel-well. Meanwhile her parents,, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel George, were anxious for the return of Irene as she was delaying somewhat. George, brother of the deceased, decided to investigate and, coming to the well only to find the empty bucket, looked in. To his horror he saw his young sister's feet sticking up through the shallow water. Panic stricken he rushed back to the house and told of the catastrophe. Brother Robert rushed down to the scene of the drowning and dragged out the body of his dead sister. Dr. Greene, of Deer Lake, was called and, upon arriving and examining the patient, pronounced death due to drowning. Ranger Pittman conducted an investigation into the unfortunate fatalitv. Snow Plow And Locomotive Arc Derailed Local railway officials stated today that a locomotive and plow of a "plow" special", which was clearing: the rail in the Port aux Basques area left the tracks a short distance east of Cape Hay early this morning:. No one was injured in the accident but it is stated that considerable damage wa« caused to the locomotive when the plow was thrown across th<> boiler. The same source also stilted that the "Cabot Strait", is still jammed in the ice off Cranberry Head, outside Sydney, and is rjot likely to arrive at Port aux Basques, today. All Scandinavia May Join N. A. D. Pact Dramatic Week Predicted For Proposed Security Programme WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 28 (CP)—This week will bf one of the most dramatic periods in the development of the proposed North Atlantic Security programme. Here is the outlook: 1 . State Secretary Dean Acheson and representatives of Canada, Britain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg are due to meet today and luesday in another treaty drafting session. Acheson and the others hope to have the draft complete by the week-end* 2. The Norwegian Government is expected to reach a formal decision favouring Norway's adherence to the Security Treaty. 3. Along with Pact negotiations, the U.S. and Western European countries are now working at to)) speed to complete plans for the so-called Mutual Ai(|,Programme. Military and State Department officials here have been screening European arms needs estimates for several weeks. This week may give European military leaders the first official word of what they can expect from the U.S. Present prospects are that President Truman will ask Congress for about one billion dollars to start arms flowing to Europe. He then would draw heavily on stocks of surplus war materials in order to provide arms quickly in large quantities if and when Congress authorized the undertaking. Emphasis On Union Countries Altogether, the European countries may get between two and three billion dollars worth of U.S. military equipment in the first twelve months of the programme. Initial emphasis in planning has been put on Western European Union countries— Britain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Additional countries, and particularly Norway, are lfkelv to receive careful attention, Norway for its arms requirements because of the fact that it is the only potential treaty power which has a common border with Russia. Senator Robert Taft (Rep. Ohio), sounded the call of opposition to the programme to re-arm key Western European countries. During the weekend the Senate minority leader said that sending of military equipment to Western Europe might be an invitation to Russia to start a fight rather than an encouragement to peace. But Taft said he supported the projected North Atlantic Pact because its defensive arrangement would be so recognized by other countries. Scandinavian Countries High diplomatic sources at Oslo predict that all Scandinavia, including traditionally neutral Sweden, probably will join the proposed North Atlantic Defense Pact within six months. Norway already, is prepared to cast her lot with the West. Denmark's principal political party, the Social Democrats, only yesterday called on that country to face West in its quest for military security. High officials in Sweden acknowledge privately that their country cannot hope to keep its delicate balance between Eastern and Western power blues much longer. Sweden's sympathy lies with the West and a source close to the Swedish Government speculated privately that Sweden will join the .North Atlantic alliance by Autumn or "sooner if the Russians make any move toward Finand." Swedish Prime Minister Tage Erlander said his country's offer to back her Scandinavian neighbours in their own strictly neutral mutual defence alliance still is open but it could not succeed unless Norway joined. Ex-convict Killed By Police While Taking Shower PHONEX. ARIZONA, Fob. 28 (CP)—Vicious slayer Bill Pay Gilbert made good his boast that he would never be taken alive. Suprind while taking a shower in a tourist •abin the Arizona convict fell rler-1 before the blaze of police gunfire last night. His nal ed body was riddled with twelve bullet holes. Gilbert almost made good his second l>oast—"l'll take two officers with me when 1 die." He shot a policeman three times in the leg. The 28-vear-old exconvi t killed a woman and two men near Needles, California, hist Wednesday. The gun battle with the police ended a crime foray in which Gilbert and a prison pal, G. A. Schmid, 22. kidnapped a Phoenix woman, killed three Californians and returned towards Arizona with a plan to. kill the State Prison warden and other officials, Bowater's Have Prosperous Year | Howater'a Newfoundland I'ulp and Paper Mills* Limited have announced that for the fiscal year ended 30th Septem. ber last the gross or trading profit earned was $5,504,896. (up $342,054 from previous j year), and the net profit after (Bond and Debenture interest, depreciation and depletion was ($3,617,595 (up $299,963 from previous year). A dividend of 'B% on the par value of the 1 Common Stock has been recommended by the Directors ! for declaration at the forthcoming Annual Meeting. Copies of the company's printed booklet containing the | accounts and directors' report : for last year will l>e available I shortly. More Industries Hay Be Owned By Government LONDON, Feb. 28 (CP)  Leaders of the Labour Parly have decided to expand their programme for Government ownership of the basic industries of Britain, reliable iufoi ruants say. Party-leaders and Cabinot officials, headed by Prime Mm. ister Atleo, held weekei 'i mo at Shanklin on th<; Tsle of Wight. The meeting was Hosed but reports of discissions came from reliab' j sources. Informants said that sugar refining and water supply industries already are on the tentative nationalization list to lw offered at next year'.? general ele< ti< n. The chemical industry will "quite possibly" be added to the list, informants aid. It is understood thai Trade I'nion objections resulted in leaving ship building industry off the nationalization list. Flour milling aiso was reported put aside for the present, "but thp Party were seem examining twenty or thirty industries to see which are most suitable and thenmay be some surprise before 1050," the informant said. The labour Government has already taken over the Overseas Airways, the Hank of England, Cable and Wireless communications, corJ mines, railroad, inland water transport and electricity supply, and the steel nationalization Hill is now in Parliament. / 7 The Weather  Overcast with occasional snow today and tolit; overcast Wednesday, little change in rature. Easterly winds after midday toft. Low tonight 25, high tomorrow 33. LOCAL EDITION Published Every Tuesday