Western Star (Corner Brook, N.L.), 1951-11-23

              The Western Srar  52N0 YEAR—NUMBER 2832 Corrter Brook, Nfld., Canada, Friday, November 23, 1951 THIRTY PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS THE 1951 CHRISTMAS SEAL SALE campaign got away to a fine start here this week wfcen the Lieutenant Governor, Col. the Hon. Sir Leonard Outerbridge, sold to H. M. Spencer Lewin, C.8.E., vice-president and ge neralmanager of Bowater's, a seal certificate and received in return a cheque for $l,OOO. Kevin Barry, local chairman of the Newfoundland Tuberculosis Association's campaign, reports a strong committee is at work, with a general appeal for $5,000 being launched here. The Lions Club, Red Cross and Girl Guides are all playing active parts in the Corner Brook campaign. —Launer's Studio ROAMIN' ROUND I [EN ONE of our local is.skidded off the road mbermouth in Tuesday's storm, who should come id lend a helping hand oey Smallwood. Seems 'remier was enjoying a quiet entertainment ling the breakdown hauling the said car up nbankment where it had hanging at an angle of grees. When the vehicle inally righted, he came and helped the rest of rowd to give it a little in the right direction. * * * ars could vote, no doubt would have gained himnother staunch support)t every car gets a push a premier. * * * CORDING TO a G. H. CNR, reductions rangom 15 cents to 30 cents ssage on telegrams be- Newfoundland and othinadian provinces were ved last week by the ! of Transport Commis•s. More heartening is ,ct that for the first time iow possible to send day night letter and night iges between points in sland province on the basis as in the rest of la., * * * BREY Caines. West Motors, accomplished a feat trfe week when he sd the "flying Oldsmowhich ran up two stay of a light pole near •y Hill and balanced preisly over the edge of the incline. He placed a llpiece of railway track ne»th the car and atrl heavy Wires to each The crane on the tow was then put into serand the vehicle towed on the road. Quite a few b watched the show, exig the car to topple into lasm. * * * » heavy and unexpected fall proved a boom to parage owners as they »d overtime* "hauling 70 vehicles out of ». Caught without 5, the cars were sliding rareening all over the ray. Fortunately' there no serious accidents. « * * ULE we're on the subif cars getting into difes we should tell about iree or four intrepid adrers who set out from r Brook Tuesday morn- ing on a hunting trip. The big snow came along, and they didn't have any chains, but they sure had a lot of fun, charging up slippery hills like tanks, thanks to a heavy load of rocks in the back, and two of the lads standing on the rear bumper like lookouts in a crow's nest, clinging desperately and precariously to the slippery sides of the vehicle. They didn't have any success as hunters, but one fellow found a deep hole, covered neatly with evergreen boughs and snow, and succeeded in falling in up to his arm pits. He was rescued in time. Professor Intimates Surprising Manipulations Behind Industries Professor Sennewald, of Germany, in a message to Gordon F. Higgins, K.C., M.P., St. John's, said that he has complete documents revealing surprising manipulations in both St. John's and Germany behind all new industries of Premier Smallwood's government. The message was received after a series of statements released by the premier and Mr. Higgins in connection with a proposed optical company which Prof. Sennewald had hoped to start in Newfoundland.A St. John's publication last week stated that Premier J. R. Smallwood believed that the proposed optical plant unsound and that the government had rejected the proposition of Professor Sennewald, of Germany. However, Mr. Higgins declared that A. A. Valdmanis, director general of economic development, stated that the department was still negotiating with Professor Sennewald. Premier Smallwood said that Prof. Sennewald wished to establish an optical glass industry in Newfoundland and visited St. John's for negotiations. Following investigations, the government satisfied itself that he lacked the necessary industrial and commercial experience to justify granting aa.v financial assistance to establish an industry in Newfoundland. Lacked Skill The premier told newsmen that if Prof. Sennewald can establish to our satisfaction that he is possessed of adequate commercial skill the government would be prepared to do business with him. "It is in this sense only that we are," as Dr. Valdmanis stated, "still negotiating with him." It was following these releases that Mr. Higgins contacted Professor Sennewald and was advised of "surprising manipulations" regarding the industrial deals. Since then the P. C. leader has requested Prof. Sennewald to forward the documents mentioned.DRIVE CAREFULLY Motorists are asked to drive with extra care these days now that hundreds of children will be speeding over the hills on their slides. Particular attention should be paid when nearing intersections. Political Chiefs Joe, Gordon Hurling Charges ST. JOHN'S (Special)  The political pot is boiling in the Capital. Premier Smallwood and PC campaign manager Gordon Higgins are engaged in hurling charges and counter charges which enlivened the campaign and caused much comment as well as speculation. Before the next issue of The Star is* printed the result of the quickest and hottest campaign will be known. The Premier arrived home on Wednesday after a hurried visit to a number of districts. He will spend the rest of the time in St. John's until the votes are counted. Higgins did big work in securing 22 candidates for nomination. The opposition is onlv hopiner to secure enough seats to build up an opposition. Reds Expected To Present Cease-fire Plan MUNSAN, KOREA  (CP)—Communist truce negotiators were expected to present their own cease fire plan at the fateful armistice meeting on Tuesday or to insist on revising the Allied proposal designed to halt the fighting in Korea by Christmas. The Reds promised to come back from the propaganda-packed two day recess with a reply to the United Nations Command's offer. The U. N. plan would end the fighting within 30 days on the present battle line if agreement is reached on all armistice issues. The 27th meeting of the joint cease-fire committee was scheduled for Tuesday night at Panmunjom. Co-op Union Members Re-elect Their Officers At Tuesday's session of the Newfoundland Co-operative Union A. G. Duggan was re-elected president of the organization. Also returned to office were W. F. Chafe, vice president and C. C. Janes, managing director. Directors of the union are A. G. Hiscock, John Ash, S. H. Parson, A. G. Gale, M. Staples, R. Fagon, W. J. Maher, R. Brown, P. J. Hann, A. J. Downey, A. Parsons and J. J. Tucker. The following resolutions were passed: Be it resolved that the Newfoundland Co-operative Union urge the Federal Government, in the interests of the low and middle income bracket families particularly, to proceed with their former intentions to introduce legislation prohibiting the practice of Resale Price Maintenance. Life Insurance "Be it resolved that the second annual conference of the Newfoundland Co-operative Union assembled in Corner Brook, invite the Co-operative Life Insurance Company to extend its services to Newfoundland; and be it further resolved that the board of directors of the Nfld. Cooperative Union assist it to attain this object." During Tuesday's session Deputy Minister of Co-operatives, Fred Scott, addressed the gathering, telling of the work that had been accomplished in his department during the year and outlining some plans for the future. Throughout the two day sitting the members discussed bonding, co-operative housing, co-operative wholesale, expansion of Adventure Regional Credit Society, and a federation of fish producing societies. Inspiring Talks , Inspiring addresses were given by Alex Laidlaw, regional director of co-operative life insurance, and Lloyd Mi'atheson, manager of the insurance department of the Maritime Co-operative Services. Both gentlemen outlined the progress that has been made in one of the most important branches of the co-operative movement—that of insurance. Present during the session were W. F. Chafe, president of the Nfld. Federation of Labor; Dr. Florence O'Neill, director of adult education; Max Lane, general secretary of the Federation of Fisheries; A. C. Badcock, director of land development.The convention concluded Tuesday night with a banquet at the White House. Woman Aquitted Of Bigamy Charge ST. JOHN'S (Specal)  Mrs. Helen Grant of Chelsea, T. 8., was tried and acquitted of bigamy in the Supreme Court, St. John's, yesterday. Her first husband, whom she married seven years ago, is still alive. He left her almost two years ago and she married again. Her second husband died and Mrs. Grant married for a third time. Witnesses testified that she thought her first husband was dead. Persons Not Listed In District Will Be Sworn In At Poll Booths Can you vote if you're not listed in'tho district where you now reside? That's the intriguing question which fared many Newfoundlanders this week as thev braced themselves for voting day in the second provincial election since Confederation with Canada. Asked for a ruling. Magistrate Strong this morning said persons who are not now residing in districts where they originally appeared on tfle voting lists may vote in their present electoral area jf they intend to become permanent residents. They will be sworn in by the deputy returning officer at the polling booth. The various polling booths in the area (listed elsewhere in these columns) will remain open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 26. Banquet Marks Conclusion Of Convention Some 50 guests were in attendance at the Newfoundland Co-operative Union Banquet held at the White House Tuesday night. Chairman for the affair was C. J. Rendell, president of the Corner Brook Co-operative Society. The banquet marked the conclusion of the 2nd annual convention of the union which was opened by Premier J. R. Smallwood Mpnday morning. A delightful repast was served by the White House staff, after which William Herdman, attending in the unavoidable absence of H. M. Spencer Lewin, proposed the toast to the Co-operative Unions of Newfoundland. Healthy Growth Mir. Herdman made reference to the co-operative movement and how it was first organized by working men over 100 years ago, in England. The labor movement, he said, provided the foundation and pillar for the co-operators to build and expand. He also made mention of the spread of co-operatives to Canada and how the  grew until today there are some 700,000 persons in the movement. In making reply A. G. Duggan, president of union in Nfld., said that co - operatives are based on brotherhood of man and that if the principles of the founders of the movement were followed co-operatives would succeed 100 per cent. ■■—; ;  Mr. Duggan stated that "we have to co-operate to make Newfoundland a great place to live in." G. G. Mac Donald, manager of the Cape Breton Co-op Union, said that in co-operatives "we are taking part in one of the biggest things in Canada."He said that the movement had wise advisers in Dr. Coady and Dr. Tompkins but that it was up to the second generation of co-operators to teach people to help themselves. He made reference to the excellent work of the local co-operative society and said that their store is one of the finest in the Maritimes. Alex Laidlaw, who is associated with the extension department of St. Francis Xavier, also addressed the members and devoted considerable time to the showing of lantern slides depicting the accomplishments of various co - operative societies throughout Canada. He expressed his profound gratitude to Premier J. R. Small wood and to H. M. Spencer Lewin for their wonderful words of encouragement and their advice during the convention. Their sentiments, he said, mean a great deal to co-operatives in Newfoundland.ART HAMMOND IS HONORED AT INVESTITURE Arthur Hammond, M.8.E., Corner Brook, was invested as a serving brother in the Order of St. John at Government House, Ottawa, on Nov. 12. He was one of 36 distinguished Canadians, and the only Newfoundlander to attend the investiture this year. The Governor General, Viscount Alexender, wore the robe of his officer as prior of Ipe Priory of Canada. The "Order of St. John,, of which the St...John Ambulant is a part, is the oldest order of chivalry in the world, and has as its sovereign head King George. Col. H. Willis O'Connor, who has been aide-de-campe to five governor generals of Canada, Mrs. O'Connor, entertained at a party at the federal Government House after the investiture. Mr. Hammond returned to Corner Brook Tuesday from Ottawa. NO MEETING Comer Brook West Town Council had a lull in proceedings this week and as a result the regular weekly meeting was postponed. At Corner Brook East, the town council discussed internal finance and disposed of routine business. ARTHUR HAMMOND, M.8.E., was one of 36 Canadians admitted to officership or promoted in grade in the Order of St. John at Government House, Ottawa, last week. This picture was t§ken in the Canadian capital. > Labrador Vote Is Deferred Due To Weather ST. JOHN'S (Specials- Returning officer Short made the announcement this week that owing to the physical impossibility, with the means at the disposal of the JGlovernment for distribution of election material throughout the district of Labrador, and to the general unfavorable weather* conditions and communcations at this season of the year, it has been decided to defer the election in Labrador until such time as conditions for distributing the election material are more favorably and less subject to the standards which at present exist. In the meantime, this is notice to the returning officer for Labrador, to the candidates nominated there and.the electors, that no election will "take place in Labrador on Nov. 26. The date of the election in Labrador will be announced in the proclamation of the Lieut-Governor. Blackwood's Message In a message to Gordon Higgins on Tuesday, Capt. Eric Blackwood, opposition candidate for that district said: "Understood no election for Labrador. Can see no reason for this. An aircraft can deliver ballot boxes to all parts of this coast. I am now at Hopedale and proceeding to Nairi tomorrow. An RCAF Ganso will have no trouble delivering boxes along the coast. I would also point out that in the Federal election here the ballot boxes were dropped from the aircraft". Reds Accused Of Hindering Rescue Units MILAN, ITALY—(CP)  A Red sponsored emergency committee at Rovigo,. in the heart of the flooded Po delta, was dissolved by an official order on Tuesday night, on charges of hindering relief work and creating confusion. New rains in northwest Italy spilled rivers and lakes over banks and fed the upper tributaries of the Po. The committee was charged with sending rescue units where help was not needed. Fresh Evidence Of Atrocities Approximately 6,000 U.S. Soldiers Murdered TOKYO (CP) General Headquarters said this week that there is "considerable evidence" that approximately 6,000 United States soldiers captured by the Communists were victims of death by atrocity. A statement from General Matthew Ridgway's headquarters emphasized however, "There is no conclusive proof as to the number of dead" among the 10,836 Americans still missing. Higher Estimate The estimate is 500 higher than that made last week by Col. James Hanley, chief of the Eighth Army's war crimes section. Both the Chhv ese Communist and North Korean radios denied Hanley's charge. The Communists in turn accused the United Nations Command of killing or starving to death 17,000 Red prisoners. Hanley apparently anticipated this as the report declared that all Red prisoners were well cared for in accordance with the Geneva Convention governing the treatment of prisoners of war. • Broken Drain Pipe Cause For Alarm On Local Vessel A broken drain pipe in the forecastle of the Debutante, prosecuting the herring fishery at Port au Port, was cause for alarm Tuesday night and the services of the Pride of Fundy were availed of to have the ship towed into Corner Brook. The ship developed engine trouble early Tuesday and when water was seen pouring into the forecastle it was thought that the ship had sprung a bad leak. Word was sent to the Pride of Fundy and the 20-ton herring packet was taken in tow. Not until the ship had been taken into port was it discover that the broken drain pipe was the cause of the excess water. The Debutante is owned by Barry Bros., Curling, while the Pride of Fundy is owned by New Brunswick interests and is here collecting herring for the local packing plants. Accident Victim Laid To Rest The funeral of the late Wallace Lundrigan, son of Mr and Mrs. John Lundrigan, Dove's Road, Corner Brook East, took place from hie parents residence 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Funeral services took place at the First United Church, Townsite and interment at the Corner Brook cemetery, The deceased lost his life as the result of an accident Monday night. ' THE CAR THAT WENT CLIMBING—About II o'clock Sunday night while bus driver Curtis Milley, Petries, w*s proceeding toward* Curling, his car went off the road and up two stay wires of a hydro- electric pole. The four passengers and the driver got out safely, jumping about seven feet to the ground. The front bumper was about I 5 feet off the ground. The accident occurred a short distance beyond Quarry Hill. —Dofh Photn