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THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE OSHAWA Combining The Oshawa Times and Whitby Gazette and Chronicle ; WHITBY YOL. 6~NO. 9 OSHAWA-WHITBY, SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 1947 - FOURTEEN PAGES PRICE CONTROLS ARE LESSENED v Price 4 Cents (Government Removes Ceilings ° 14 Trapped In Burning Scottish Mine hg Fire Follows Blast; Fear None Alive; May Seal Off Pit West Calder, Scotland, Jan. 11 (CP)--Officials of the Burngrande shale pit in which 14 miners are trapped and feared dead, today denied the portion holding the trapped Rn had been sealed off to prevent the flames spreading to other parts of the mine, pS preparing to seal off the burn- vel if necessary. «Pract all hope has been "wbandoned for the men, trapped by an explosion last night. Weeping wives and children of Charge Driver After Crash Driving south on Simcoe Street South about 7:45 p.m. yesterday, John Baxter, 43 Elena Street, told police his auto was struck by a northbound auto reportedly driven by Wilson, Baxter said there was some damage to both vehicles but the Wilson car drove on without stopping for more than an instant. Police Constable George Parsons arrested Wilson. ---------------------------------------- RECOVER STOLEN AUTO Salvage Head 8. G. SAYWELL Who was re-elected Chairman of the Oshawa Salvage Board at its "I Gestroyed & hangar on TWO SEEKING ONT. COUNTY WARDENSHIP At least two candidates will be in the field for the wardenship of On- tario County when the County Council convenes this month, The two who have announced their intention to contest the posi- tion are Wilniot Bain, reeve of Scott Township, and Harper New- man, deputy-reeve of Nara Town- ship. At the November session, Reeve Bain and also J. Stanley Miller, reeve of Brock Township, made it known that they would be candi- dates in 1947 but Mr. Miller will not be a member of the County Council during the coming year as he was defeated by the former de- puty reeve, Alex Thompson, in the contest for reeve in the recent Brock Township elections. As a re- sult, Mr, Newman has recently an- nounced that he will be a candidate for the wardenship. $2,000,000 Fire Guts N'f'd. Airport St. John's, Nfld, Jan, 11 jor) Damages resulting from a fire re- ported yesterday to have destroyed a number of buildings and planes at Goose Bay Airport, Labrador, have been estimated at $2,000,000. bi y here seid. the the we Injunction Said Void By Lewis Washington, Jan, 11 -- (AP) -- John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers told the United States Supreme Court today that the gov- ernment's no-strike injunction in the soft coal dispute was void. Lawyers for Lewis and the union filed a brief before the high court contending that congress had barred the issuance of restraining orders unions. The government also filed a brief arguing that Lewis and the union should have obeyed the federal dis- trict court's order not to strike last November regardless of the court's authority to issue such a directive. Time In Jail For AttemptedMurder Montreal, Jan, 11--(CP)--L. P, Lebel, found guilty Thursday by a jury of having attempted to murder his 17-year-old son, was sentenced yesterday to time spent in jail by Mr, Justice Wilfrid La- zure, He will report to police once a month for the next year. S. J. Babe Re-Elected Utilities Chairman & - , Babe, dean of the Osh: Samuel 3 Utilities ot the Oun- | 15358 in 1935. Eo emands being made upon time of the manager were be- a 4 the opinion that th @ opinion e ng street i» more fully KEE . f - Mem! the Commission voi- | era of of the manner in | reported meet | It was their | P.U. C. Chairman SAMUEL J. BABE orts had been | who was re-elected chairman of the that no attempt Oshawa Public Utilities Commission at its inaugural meeting last night. UTILITIES CHAIRMAN (Continued on Page 2), Mr, Babe has been a member of the commssion for 14 years, States side of the airport and two Unted States transport planes to- gether with buildings containing maintenance equipment of Ameri- can Overseas Airlines and Pan- American Airways. There was no mention of casualties. (At Halifax; Fit. Lt. Philip Michel, R.C.AF. pilot of 426 squadron, sald last night on his return from Goose Bay that one large maintenance hangar, a B-17 Jo and two C- 54 Skymasters had. been in the blaze. He rol he could make no accurate estimate of the loss, he believed it would run "around $1,000,000 or more.") 'e See Dick Decision On Monday Toronto, Jan. 11 -- (CP) -- A decision by late Monday appeared possible today in the appeal of Mrs. Evelyn Dick from conviction as the torso-killer of her husband, John Dick, in Hamilton last March 6. Near the end of the second day of the hearing of her appeal her counsel asked flatly for a new trial, contended that on any one of nine points of alleged error or non-direc- tion during her trial there was basis for a new trial of the 26-year-old widow. The court, which resumes Monday morning, did not sit today. Monday may see the Crown put forward its case at conclusion of the appellant's plea, put forward by John J. Robin- ette of Toronto. He held yesterday that statement given police by Mrs. Dick should never have been admitted as evi- dence at her trial and that Mr, Jus- tice F. H. Barlow, the trial judge erred in his charge to the jury. "It would be a scandal in the ad- ministration of justice if this con- | viction against Mrs. Dick were to istand and subsequently Donald | | MacLena convicted of the murder," eclared d Mr. Robinette, || AUTO STRIKES TRUCK | 1 | Reporting that an eastbound auto | | had forced him to apply his brakes, Howard S. Price, Willowdale, told police his auto had collided with the rear of a truck, parked on King Street East, last night shortly before 9 o'clock. Rear fenders of the truck, owned by Steve Zadorozny, 485 Bloor Street East, were damag- ed. Right headlight and fender of the Price car were also dented in, THE WEATHER Overcast and quite mild, be- coming cooler with snowflurries this evening clearing tonight. Clear and much colder Sunday morning. Increasi cloudiness in afternoon becoming overcast. - Southwest winds 25 shifting to northwest 25 this afternoon and decreasing to light by midnight, Light winds Sunday. Low to- night and high Sunday 2 be- low, 10 above. Summary for Sunday--Clear, much colder, 'United Executives Re-Elected W. R. HEFFER Who were re-elected to office at the inaugural meeting of the Oshawa Separate School Board last night. Mr. Heffer was returned as Chairman while Mr. Love was re.elected as Secretary-Treasurer for his 25th con- secutive term, L. Karnath was re-elected vice chairman, A, C. LOVE Primate Explains Spirit Of World Movement For Christian Unity A plea for spiritual devotion and re-consecration for a greater breadth and depth of mind on the great holy, ca be attained, was made last night by the Most Rev, Derwyn T, Ow- en, Primate of the Church of Eng- land in Canada and the first pres. ident of the Canadian Council of Churches, the body representing in this country the "Ecumenical Movement" being organized in the world. Archbishop Owen, who was the speaker at the final Week of Prayer service here, explained the background of this "ecumenical" or "worldwide" movement and sought to interpret to the large congregation present, the spirit for which it stands, The ecumenical movement, he pointed out, sprang from three sources--the International Missi- onary Council, representing the different communions in the var- fous missionary areas; the Faith and Order Movement which held its last conference in Edinburgh 10 years ago and sought to assist the different communions in clearing away the misunderstand- ings existing between them, and the Life and Work Movement which met the same year in Ox- ford and had to do with the social, economic and political responsibi- litles of the church. The intention, he explained, is to establish a World Council of Churches but this was delayed owing to the war and meanwhile local councils have been set up in different countries. The Canadian Council of Churches, of which Chancellor Gilmour of McMaster University is now president, came into being in September, 1944, To Understand Differences Expressing the hope that this movement would not be looked upon merely as "the odd fancy of a few enthusiasts," the Primate sald that the ecumenical spirit seeks to understand the differen- ces that separate Christian people, to note the things on which they agree and face in love their dif- ferences in the hope that these differences may be dissolved, "It is an adventure in under- standing a following of the Spir- it," he declared. "It is a gift of God and we have to work, to CHRISTIAN UNITY (Continued on Page 2) Woman, 85, Dies In Flaming Home Carleton Place, Jan. 11 -- (CP) -- Teresa Tomilson, 85, was burned to death early today in a fire which destroyed the farm home where she lived at nearby Prospect village. She lived on the farm alone. The fire, believed to have started in the kitchen of the log farmhouse, was noticed by a passing farmer early this morning and he roused the village. The Carleton Place fire department dispatched a pumper to the scene but the house had been burned to the ground before its ar- rival, i Body of the aged woman was re- covered from the smouldering ruins Jour: hours after outbreak of the Speaking Monday HON. GEORGE H. DUNBAR Minister of Municipal Affairs in the Drew Government, who will be the ipeaker at the 1 Civic Day luncheon of the Oshawa Rotary Club on Monday. Guests of the club will include the Oshawa City Council. and. members.. of. civic boards together with the members and officials of East Whitby Town- ship, and Warden John Rae of On- tario County. Controls Will Stay On Meat Ottawa, Jan. 11--(CP) -- Donald Gordon, chairman of the Prices Board, charged today that state- ments were being made, particular- ly in Toronto, which were intended to "create the impression" that the current temporary beef shortage was the result of black market opera- tions, a He said the shortage was seasonal and temporary and stressed that if a serious scarcity developed in any part of the country board was in a position to see that meat was ship- ped into those areas. He said "far too much" stress had been placed on the shortage in newspapers and this prompted pru- dent housewives to go out and buy more meat than they actually need- ed \ He added: -- "I think statements are being made, particularly in Toronto, which are intended to blow this thing up and create the impression that there is & black market." 4 He did not elaborate. Mr, Gordon made the statements at a press conference at which he and Finance Minister Abbott sup- plied background to today's an- nouncement of relaxation of price controls. Mr. Abbott told the conference the government had no intention of abandoning meat rationing at pre- sent. "Tt, will be abandoned at some time, like other controls, but I don't textile products. So such things as From Many Goods, Services; Rents, F ood, Fuel To Remain By GEORGE KITCHEN Canadian Press Staff Writer Ottawa, Jan. 11 (CP)--Lifting of price ceilings on a wide variety of goods and services with the retgption of. Decontrol --- It's Effect On You these controls on foods, fuels, textiles and rents -- the all- important "big four" of the anti-inflation fight -- was an- nounced today in a relaxation stabilization policy. o Automobiles Ottawa, Jan. 11 --(CP)-- The Prices Board today gave a break, for what it was worth, to the Can- adians who still dream of getting a new car. : Motor vehicles, including cars, | motorcycles, trucks and trailers, re- mained within the grip of price controls in the latest government decree of decontrol, Thus they re- mained within legal maximum price limits although new car prices were recent allowed to rise 10 per cent. Bound to the ceilings, too, were pneumatic tires and tubes, storage batteries and bicycles and their parts, as well as motor vehicle parts and accessories. Clothing Ottawa, Jan, 11--(CP)--That sult dad has been wanting, that shirt for junior and that dress for mother all remained under their long- familiar price ceilings in the neigh- borhood store today as survivors of the latest government measure of price decontrols. Today's lifting of an extensive number of ceilings made little im- pression on the general range of 's suits, an y Master of the Supreme Court of Ontario, who is today receiving the congratulations of his y ° Many Happy Returns HON. G. D. CONANT too, do women's and girls' garments of all kinds, infants' garments, bibs, halters, women's neckwear and aprons Fur coats, however, were out. The lid also stayed on handker- chiefs, work clothing, gloves and mitts, rubber clothing, diapers and footwear. L Farming Ottawa, Jan. 11 --(CP) --Price ceilings still held firm today on pra- tically all items of farm machin- ery after the latest Prices Board decontrol of maximum costs for a wide range of commodities. They remain, as well, on articles of barn and barnyard equipment, incubators, brooders, poultry feed- ing and watering equipment, sta- tionery gas engines, beekeepers supplies, harness and harness hard- ware, barbed wire, binder twine, and wheelbarrows. Feeds, and feed products, except horse meat, pet foods, straw, clam shell and poultry grit were still covered. So, too, were seed beans and peas, wheat, barley, oats and a number of other grains. Construction Ottawa, Jan. 11 --(CP)-- From lumber to wallboard, from nails to insulation products, a considerable range of building products stayed beneath price ceilings today inthe wake of the latest government measure of decontrol. Their survival beneath maximum cost roofs reflected government con- cern over a housing shortage which ranks high on the nation's list of problems. : They included, too, millwork such as doors, sashes, windows and stairs, plywood and veneers, pre-cut lumb- er products, gypsum board and lath, lime and plaster, cast iron soil pipe, staples and rivets, hardware and locks, wires and wiring devices. A Dollar Down Ottawa, Jan, 11--(CP)--Gov- ernment control comes off all cre- dit buying in Canada Jan. 13-but Canadians may never again see a return to the old prewar days of "a dollar down and a year to pay." In his general announcement on lifting of many price controls today, Finance Minister Abbett said while consumer credit regu- lations had "served a useful pur- pose," their continuance now ap- peared less necessary and since their effective administeration would constitute a heavy burden, the government did not feel just- tified in retaining them. But the credit controls the gov- ernment clamped on in 1941 as part of its wartime control policy have found favor with various re- tail organizations across the Do- minion. Most merchants fund in the regulations requiring one- third down with only so long to pay, a measure of protection of their accounts. * Now British Columbia and Sas- katchewan already have consu- mer credit legislation by which |¢ all the members for their co-oper- they could take up the controls to Engineers working over a charred and water-drenched switchboard early today restored part of Char. lottetown's power circuits after a midnight fire plunged the island capital into darkness and left it without electricity in the midst of a were lost but power officials said the service should be back to norm- al later today. on electric stoves for cooking. ed when power was supplied to about = three-quarters of regular consumers at 6 a.m. today. Truro Fire Firemen in ice-encrusted oilskins costinued to smouldering ruins of two buildings today after a fire on Truro's main street caused damage estimated at $250,000. today, gutted a three-storey build- ing on Prince Street owned by Fred D. Whitman and housing The Rob- ert Simpson Eastern Limited store then ate its way to the adjoining Royal Bank building. afternoon when an auto, driven by Kenneth Hull, Bowmanville, was in collision with an auto, driven by Dr. F. J. Donevan, 23 John Street, on Simcoe Street South opposite the P.U.C. building. The Donevan car was making a turn onto Met- calfe Street, it was reported. Oshawa Separate School Board last night, W. R. Heffer was re-elected chairman and L. Kamath vice- chairman. A. C. Love was named secretary treasurer for his 25th con- secutive year and Rev. R. Coffey was re-appointed representative to the Oshawa Board of Bducation, Rev. K. E. Morrow, parish priest of St. official opening of the Board for, 1947. Blaze Cuts Power From P.E.IL Capital Charlottetown, Jan. 11 (CP)-- 10-below zero cold wave. About one quarter of the circuits Many of the 15,000 citizens relied The situation was greatly reliev- Damage High Truro, N. 8, Jan. 11 (CP)-- pour water on the The fire, which broke out early MINOR COLLISION DAMAGE Minor damage resulted yesterday of the government's price The announcement, another vital step in the post-war decontrol pro- gram which extensively slims the list of goods and services still under control by removing those in good supply, was made in a 1,500-word statement issued by Finance Min- ister Abbott. In brief, the main points of the new Essa, which becomes ef- fectiv: onday, follow: Household Equipment 1. Ceilings are being removed on some types of household equipment and supplies, including furniture, small appliances, radios, pianos and clocks; tools and garden equipment; handbags and leather luggage; paints and varnishes; ice; firesh fruits and vegetables except apples; most kinds of fish and a number of building supplies. Rents, Cars 2. There will be no change in prices of rents, most of the basic foods; practically all articles of clothing; fuels, major household appliances, motor cars, tires and gasoline, household laundry serv- ices, restaurant prices and freight rates; and a variety of basic ma- terials such as steel, copper, rub- ber, lumber and pulp, and farm mpohinery. oui a a 3. Certain imported foods, such as tapioca, fruit juices and peanuts, are being decontrolled as well as canned fruits and vegetables other than the large staple items. 4. Among the textiles, carpets and linoleum are being made control- free, Services 8. Of the services, there no longer will be controls on barbering, hair dressing and motion picture admis- sions. 6. Consumer credit regulations are being revoked because their continuance now seems less neces sary and their effective administra- Yon would constitute a heavy bur en, 7. The government has no inten- tion of removing eviction control during the present "acute" housing shortage. i 8. For the majority of items being decontrolled, the government does not expect "significant" price in- creased but where these do occur it is emphasized that they could not be avoided even if control had been maintained. 2,000 Word List Accompaning Mr. Abbott's state- ment was a 2,000-word list of the goods and services still under con- trol, including many of the basic goods, clothing and certain basic materials which he said would in- crease "very substantially" in price if all controls were lifted. There was no complete ist of the goods and services being freed from control but Prices Board officials said the individual items numbered in the thousands. Mr. Abbott stressed that the items being decontrolled were receiving this treatment because they were in good supply or, while not fully plen- tiful showed signs of improving fure ther, On some items, it was neces- sary to maintain control over ex- ports to ensure sufficient stocks for the domestic market. Evictions Of the intention to retain eviction controls, Mr. Abbott explained: -- "The Government is well aware of the vital importance to the ten- ant of security of tang while the present emergency continues and no changes are contemplated in the PRICE CONTROLS (Continued on Page 2) W. R. Heffer Again Heads Separate School Board 'At the inaugural meeting of the 's church, took part in the In dissolving the 1946 Board, the n, W. R. Heffer thanked know when," He said. 2 ation during the year and expressed the hope that they would continue (Continued on Page 2) to give their support in 1947, L. Karnath was re-appointed chairman of the Property and Man- agement Committee and A. C. Love, chairman of the Finance Commit- tee. Members of the Property and - Management Committee are M. G. Johnson, J. M. Meagher, G. Patter: son and V. Kolodzie, Finance Com-~ mittee members are T. Driscoll, G. A. laRush and J. L. Riordan. The members of the Board re- elected this year for a two-year term are IL. Kamath, T. Driscoll, M. G. Johnson, G. A. LaRush and J. M. Meagher. Those with one year in their terms are W. R. Heffer, A, C. Love, V. Kolodvie, G. Patterson and J. L. Riordan, '