Western Star (Corner Brook, N.L.), 1950-09-22

              The Western Star 51 ST YEAR—NUMBER 2714 Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada, Friday, Sept 22, 1950 Price Five Cenfi ROAMIN' ROUND WATER STREET lived up to its name this week in St. John's. A big water main | burst Wednesday, sending a flood of Adam's ale all down the main thoroughfare and into the customs building and i nearby stores. * * * In the wake of the Hood we can expect a torrent of , liquidation sales. And who ' was it said they'd be selling j watered stock? He must have l>een all wet. * * * WITH ALL the lads and | lassies rushing this way and < that toward colleges and , universities, it might be appropriate at this time to re- | i all a certain classic story. B Says Joe: "What is your i F son taking at college?" i SaysMoe: "All I've got." * * TALK ABOUT your high | cost of living! In roamin' \ round the town, we came into j possession of some facts and I figures which show just what happens to your dollar. i * * * A local merchant, wanting ysome quality stuff for the ' Christmas trade, and believing in the merits of buying in Britain, sent a nice order to the Old Country the other .day, the price being $385.86 in Canadian funds, i Then the figures started to | spiral. ** * I First of all there was a little item of $85.99 for ocean j freight from Liverpool to St. | John's. That cost isn't bad when it is considered that the shipment, much of which was packed in glass, weighed 4019 pounds, gross. Having been lugged right across the Atlantic Ocean for $35.99, the cases of British goods then wre loaded aboard a box car. of the Canadian National *|ttulways for the trip across \Jre island. 400 miles or so, to Corner Brook; and guess what the C.N.R.'s freight bill was—s7l.ls. *, # * Add to that $8.54 cartage in town, and $3.85 insurance. Then came the payoff to the federal treasury:—the payoff which comes out of every i citizen's pocket and which , * helps to pay for defence, old age pensions, baby bonuses | and what have you. The duty, | which was anticipated, and | the new excise tax put into ef, feet by Mr. Abljott only the other day to help finance our new dfeence program, came to $212.88. wheh is over half the original cost price of the goods. ** , * Our local merchant started totalling up his bills at this point, and found that the! two tons of goods, which cost j . him $385.86, f. o. b. Liver-| ' pool, now had risen in total I coat of $716.57. And if the! merchant has any of that stock on hand after Nov. 1 there will l>e a further three per cent provincial tax on the retail price before the goods can leave the store. a■ ■ * * * We hope that this little venture into the realm of, merchandising will help the, reading public to letter understand why the cost of living is what it is today. This la air unusual topic for Roamin' Round to tackle,, but we believe in looking at the seri• ous tide of life—once in a while. * * * ANY RESEMBLANCE between this paper's story on the discovery of a piece of gold "float" some 60 miles ' south of Gander and the story published in a certain paper of comment is strictly in the body of the small print—not in the headlines. * * * The reason—we'ra-two dif£nt kinds of publication. If capital commentator ks that discovery of an unattached piece of rock, with a few good crystals of gold in it. is enough reason for four line* of banner on the front page, that's its business. Rut sfter checking thoroughly with the same source as the St. John's weekly, we were ant convinced that the discov#rv rated ahead of the local fair and the new cement plant. , As our informant, a geologist, told us: Somebody might have dropped that piece of ore there accidentally. It might even have come from another country. So far, prospecting crews haven't been able to , find anything else like it in I the area. ♦ * * This paper tries to keep the proper perspective on the news. We carried the fact, correctly and unadorned, but not so prominently displayed. The finding of one chunk of gold-bearing ore MIGHT mean much to Newfoundland some day. The fair and the cement . plant DO mean much—right ► now. We think we put the ■ emphasis in the right place I . . But gee. boss, it must be .'fun to work on the tabloid! Begin Work On K. Of C. Building Ground Broken Thursday Morning Yesterday morning ground was broken for the foundations of the new Knights of Columbus Hall which will be built on the site of the old R. C. Parish Hall, razed by fire some years ago. It is understood that the building is being constructed by the Columbus Club Ltd., under the supervision and management of W. J. Ryan, M.R.A.I.C. and D. Clark, representative of the Ryan firm in Corner Brook. The site of the new building is on the Corner of Reid and Central Sts. Excavation work is expected to take a week and construction work will commence immediately after. The new building will be 45 feet by 97 feet with a full basement of floor level, and will have a main floor which will serve as the club meeting room. Runaway Auto Causes Thrills, Leads To Charge Residents of Central St. were stunned Tuesday afternoon when they saw a car careening over Cemetery Road apparently out of control of the driver, Reginald Park. A tew ruinntoc later they saw the car jump the curb, narrowly missing one home and then slamming into a wooden construction garage owned by Bowater's. Fortunately, at the time there were no children playing in the area. Investigated By Police Police investigated the ac! cident and the driver, who is \ j employed by Clarence Andre jas a bus operator, appeared I before Magistrate T. J. Wade, | Wednesday morning charged i with drunken driving. The defendant asked for a postponement of the trial until this morning. He was remanded on bail of $2OO. Road Crossings Are Marked Out Wednesday, painters from the Town Department were engaged in painting safety crossing lines on the roads near the school houses. Signs asking motorists to "drive slow" in approaching the area are marked out between the lines. Many citizens have expressed their desire to see a line marked out on Buckle's Hill which is a hazard to pedestrians in view of the heavy | flow of traffic in the area. They suggest that a line be ; drawn, three feet from the I railing, and running the length of the thoroughfare, to ensure a degree of safety from the speeding automo| biles. The Western Star To Occupy New Offices Next Week OUR NEW HOME—Next Tut'aday will be moving day for the business and editorial staffs of The Western Star, when they exchange offices with the ataff of Newfoundland Rnfiltaeriaf and Construction Co. Tk« move is the first in a series which will see the Western Publißhing Company l,td. bring its entire newspaper plant under o.ie roof in the above building on Brook Street, Smithville. The Engineering firm is moving its drafting and business offices immediately to the West Street premises which The Star has used for some years. At the present time, The Star will occupy only the top floor df the building shown, pending the completion of suitable quarters for the new West Coast Building Supplies Ltd. firm, which has a considerable stock of building materials housed on the ground floor. Vandalism Wave Hits Community, Attack On Fruit Trees Is Latest Mrs. W. J. Nugent, Bell's Hill, reported this week that' young vandals had all but destroyed several apple, plum and cherry trees in her garden. The trees, in full bloom and branches heavy with fruit, were stripped and torn. It seems the actions must have been committed by older boys as the damage to the trees was of a heavy nature. Scarcely An Apple Left On one tree, two large branches about three inches in diameter and ten feet in length were completely limbed from the tree. On the smaller size cherry trees, most of th< branches had been broken and bent. The apple trees, said Mrs. Nugent, were heavy with fruit, but after the attack on the trees there was scarcely an apple to be seen. The loss of the fruit doesn't*! bother her in the least; it is) the damage to the trees, which j were 10 and 15 years in grow- j ing to their present size, and j destroyed overnight, which; upsets her, she said. Windows Smashed The acts of vandalism did not end here. During the summer months the windows in the Public School, Corner! Brook West, were smashed j and in some cases sashes were j almost beaten in. The action was reported to the police, while the school j authorities replaced the brok- ] en glass at considerable ex- j pense. Last week another, report at the police station' stated that one of the large panes of glass -m the school had been smashed, apparently by youths throwing stones. An accompanying story also tells of vandalism in connection with the new installation of safety devices at the railway crossing leading into the Bo water mill yard. INTRUDER SHOT ST. JOHN'S—Doctors found 26 lead pellets in Christopher j Walsh alter a shot was taken jat intruders apparently trying j to steal potatoes from a garjden. The shooting took place ;at 6 a.m. Saturday, at the home of Wm. Linegar, Blackhead Road. Linegar said he had beer Iwthered by thieves at previous times. On this occasion, his dog woke him up by I scratching and balking at the j door. Bill Linegar Jr. took his shotgun with him and found two men taking potatoes from ! the garden. They had already j dug up about 20 rows. After ja warning, young Linegar I fired over the men's heads and jthey departed. At 5 a.m. the 'intruders apparently were back again . . . This time young Linegar fired lower, and his pellets took effect. The elder Linegar has been unable to work for 10 years, and has 10 children. Vandals Attack Safety Device On Rail Line During the past several weeks electricians from the C.N.R., St. John's, have been installing a new "stop" signal at the railway crossing entering Bowater's mill yard. The system* which operates automatically at the approach of a train, is the only one of its kind on the Newfoundland branch of the C.N.R. Tampering Reported The Western Star learned from Aid en Hawco, who is in charge of installing the signal, that children, or more likely young adults, have been tampering with the system and in some cases have torn off bonds which will serve to ensure a free flow of electricity to the signal box, when it is put in operation. It was explained that there Exploits Valley Fair Begins In Grand Falls GRAND FALLS—(Special) —A large crowd from various sections of the interior of the province attended the opening exercises of the Exploits Valley Agricultural., and Industrial Exhibition in Grand Falls stadium Tuesday night. The fair was officially opened by His Honor the Lt. Governor Sir L. C. Outerbridge who was accompanied by Lady Outerbridge. His Honor was introduced by Magistrate Carke of Springdale in the absence of Magistrate Abl>ott who is on the mainland attending the general council of the United Church. 42 Attractive Booths There are 42 well-dressed booths at the exhibition and chief among those are booths of home produce and handicraft. The fair is somewhat larger than last year's which was opened by Viscount Rothermere.Special days are set aside for children to attend «the fair and see the various exhibits. They will come from schools all over the interior. At the entrance to the stadium, a large sign of welcome is erected and inside there is another well-painted sign of welcome. How To Keep Our University Grads At Home: Canada Rich In Opportunities For Young Engineers "There seem no doubt that most of our loss of youth by emigration to the United States over the past half century has been due, not so much to lack of opportunity in Canada, as to ignorance, an inability to see opportunity in the country," said James A. Vance of Woodstock, Ontario, president of the Engineering Institute of Canada, who addressed a dinner meeting of the Corner Brook section. Newfoundland branch. E.1.C., at the Whit,e House Tuesday nighty 'Those who departed had never been properly informed about the country, or encouraged or provided with facilities and incentive to learn about the country and gain an appreciation of its greatness and its promise," said Mr. Vance, w'mse own record of achievement includes leadership of practically every type of endeavor in his home county of Oxford, from Victory Loan campaigns to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. The field of informing Canadian vouth about their heritageheritage is one in which the En- j I gineering Institute can per- ; form a worthwhile service, said Mr. Vance. "We Canadian engineers are engaged in great part in work that red-blooded youth finds admirable and worthy of ; emulation. The business of | pathtinding, of constructing. j of moving, of controlling, of I producing, in which we are I engaged, has appeal to youth. Because of this, some of us i thirvk that here the Institute I i may find its best opportunity j ! to move toward extending its I j influence. Thus could we per- j ! haps take our first step in the ' ; guidance of national thought.' j Must Develop Resources Mr. Vance said that Canada ! must continue to develop her ' I known natural resources and explore and push back the ! frontier to yet undiscovered 1 wealth. "There has been discovered ; recently in Canada large j quantities of oil, natural gas, j uranium, titanium and new deposits of iron ore. The use j I of these raw materials will ! I add greatly to our industrial' potential, increase our capacity for exports and make us still more self-sufficient as a nation. There is still a vast hinterland to explore. "I sometimes feel that too many of our people, and especially our young engineers, know too little about the natural resources and even the geography of our own country. Large numbers of our young graduates have been taken into secure positions in industry, where there is a comfortable living. The spirit of adventure and the love of exploration are still vital tp the development of our new natural resources. There need be no lack of opportunities for young engineers who have the love of adventure, are not looking for easy living and are not afraid to work." Reviews History . Mr. Vance, reviewed the history of the Engineering Institute of Canada, and told of the movement toward Commonwealth and Pan-American co-operation among engineers. The Commonwealth Conference looks to Canada to interpret and act as liaison between the -U. S. and the Commonwealth in the Pan- American conference. "Canada today stands in a unique position of influence and prestige in the democratic world, and, in my opinion, we as engineers should support a broad policy of co-operation among these nations. This will provide opportunities for us in the other democratic countries, and will lead the way to improve trade relational'Mr. Vance dealt at lengtlj with internal policies and finances of the E.I.C. List Of Guests Guests of the engineers at the dinner meeting included their ladies, and H. M. Spencer Lewin, vice-president and general manager of Bowater's; George H. Carson, assistant general manager of the same firm, and Mrs. Carson, A. G. McDermott of Montreal, representing the Montreal hranch of E.I.C; W.JJ. "Bill" Chisholm, chairman oh Halifax branch, E.I.C. Mrs. Vance accompanied her husband.Mr. Carson introduced the guest speaker. Eric Hinton, chairman of Corner Brook Branch E.I.C, was chairman of the evening. A meeting was held at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, called by Secretary Milton Green, that the local engineers might discuss with Mr. Vance various technical matters, and gain more information about E.I.C JAMES A. VANCE Marines Enter Seoul; Big Battle In Sight Communist Reinforcements With Tanks Rushing From Manchuria; Their Identity Is Important TOKYO (CD—United States Marines rolled into Seoul Thursday, but North Korean columns were rushing down from Russian-dominated Manchuria to stem the rapid United Nations advance. The nationality of the armored column of 10 tanks and 20 other vehicles from Red China's Yalu River frontier in Manchuria had not been determined at once by U. S. intelligence officers. Many Red Koreans who have fought in the south since their June 26 invasion were seasoned in Communist China's Manchurian armies. Their heavy equipment and planes are all of Russian manufacture. American marines and their tanks entered Seoul from the Northwest at G p.m. Wednesday, Associated Press Correspondent Russell Byrnes reported from the lneheon- Seoul beachhead. This was the strong force that crossed the Han River in amphibious tractors at dawn Wednesday, eight miles downstream from Seoul. Another marine column was moving in from the west after seizing Seoul's airfield across the Han River. Korean Red troops were eonverging on Seoul from several directions many of them from the old Allied southeast beachhead perimeter. A big battle for Seoul seemed to be shaping up—a battle of deep significance if the force from Manchuria should turn out to be non-Korean in its manpower. Citizens Show Little Desire For Mail Service Apparently many citizens of this area would rather tramp a mile through any kind of Weather for their mail than have it delivered to their front door. At least that's the conclusion town councillors in Corner Brook West have reached after an effort to promote installation of mail receptacles failed dismally. The council offered to install the receptacles at net cost price. The subsequent Response  nil.  The council is anxious to see the postal delivery service come into effect, and in order to do its part, is prepared to install the mail boxes at cost price. Despite the offer, however, there has been no rush for the council services, in fact there hasn't been an inquiry.Must Have 90 Per Cent The delivery service question has been on the carpet for some months past. Despite pleadings, and notices through hand bills etc, by the post master, Clem Hann, that proper receptacles be installed in each home before the service can commence, only a small proportion of the citizen of the Corner Brook area have taken the trouble to carry out the necessary instructions.The post office has made all necessary preparations for the service, to the extent of hiring eight letter carriers, but they cannot swing into action until there is at least 90 per cent of the householders on the proposed delivery ' routes with approved type 1 mail boxes. Staff Party Was Enjoyed At White House The annual Bowater Staff Party wa» held Wednesday night at the White House, with a large turnout of employees and their partners, to enjoy dancing and cards. Sir Eric and Lady Bowater received the guests. Albert Bergeron was master of ceremonies, and music was supplied by the Herb Collins orchestra. The party coincided with the birthday of Lady Bowater, wiio presented the prizes to the various winners in dancing and cards. Refreshments were served. WILL ELECT FAIR OFFICERS Election of officers of the West Coast Agricultural and Industrial Pair committee will take place this Saturday evening at the registered office of the group, the D-3 woods headquarters, it was announced this week by Secretary C. C. Loughlin. The public meeting will begin at 8 p.m. Important Plan Offered Assembly NEW YORK (CP)  State Secretary Acheson Tuesday submitted to the United Nations General Assembly a four-point plan to give that organization military power to combat aggression anywhere in the world. The United States secretary's Republican adviser, John Foster Dulles, described it as "the most important proposal for international peace and security put forth" since the end of the Second World War. Dulles will be in charge of pushing the plan through the 59-oountry Assembly. The plan would enable the veto-free General Assembly to meet on 24 hours notice in case of a breach of the  whenever the Security Council, which bears "the primary responsibility for maintenance of the peace and security" finds itself hamstrung by the big-power veto. Alj though Russia is not mention' ed by name. American spokesman made it clear the Soviet I Union is considered the pro< bable obstructionist. "N ■  Church Union Again Invited TORONTO (CP) If -he United and Anglican I Churches really want to unite, ! "methods of co-operation can and should be worked out", the United Church General i Council said Wednesday. The Council agreed to ask the . Anglican Church to "pledge itself" in a similar definite ! manner. (Continued on page 4) 1Q01350, 1901350,