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HE DAILY TI OSHAWA Combining The Oshawa Times and Whitby Gazette and Chronicle ES-GAZETTE WHITBY, OSHAWA-WHITBY, FRIDAY, MAY, 16, 1947 Price 4 Cents SIXTEEN PAGES VOL. 6--NO. 113 REVIN | ASHES OUT AT ILS. PR 226 Pupils Enrolled As School Beginners 120 Registered For Kindergarten At Centre Street Summarizing the figures period, .Public .Schools Inspector T. R. McEwen said today that 226 Grade I pupils had enrolled in the city's eight ele- meentary schools as well as 120 in Centre Street School's & after a two-day registration > kindergarten class. 'Wins Science Prize riod the AE Sepsyors, 4 third year i electrical Trust Nitti With Cabinet For Italy 'Rome, May 16 (AP).--President Enrico de Nicola today assigned Francesco Saverio. Nitti, 79-year old pre-Fascist Premier and finan- cial expert the task of forming a new Italian cabinet. Emerging from de Nicola's office after a one-hour conference, Nitti told reporters: "The President has ivited me to form a new govern- He indicated that he wotild une derfake the task but said he would "peserve decision" on accepting the Premiership until he had ascer- tained whether he could assemble a cabinet--the usual Parliamentary procedure. Nitti is an independent, and it was assumed he would attempt to form a broadly-based government of "national unity" to succeed the three- coalition headed by Christian t Alcide de Gas- peri, who resigned Tuesday. SECOND OFFENSE A fine of $60 and costs or one month in County Jail, was 'impos- ed on George Gibson 303 Ritson Road South, by Magistrate F. S. Ebbs in Magistrate's Court this morning, when he pleaded guilty to his second offense of being in- toxicated in a public place, September enrollment was more than double that of the June registration, Mr. McEwen said spring registration could not be considered a reliable guide as to the Pointing out that last year's| final total in the fall. This year's figure was even less reliable than usual, he explained, since the regis- | tration date was so much earlier. | Mr. McEwen reported "a distinct tendency toward high enrollment" in North Simcoe, King Street and Ritson Road Schools, As an ex- ample of the unreliability of early registration totals, he referred to Board of Health to conduct medical examinations, Mr. McEwen said. Presentation of a birth certificate wai Yield for registration, he Jail following mental ex- Basson, who went ber- a heavy calibre revolver three menibers of his fam- face tri S.A.E. Meeting In Oshawa Today Some 200 representatives of the of the meeting the Canadian Section of the Society of Automotive Engineers. The main event of the day is the dinner to be held at Hotel Gen- osha this evening at which Dr. H. R. Wolf of the General Motors Re- search Laboratories will be the guest speaker. His subject. will be "Trends in Automotive Fuels and Lubricants." The officers-elect for the year will also be installed at the meet- ing, the new president being E. F. Armstrong of Oshawa, A board of directors luncheon Millard--Ottawa Squabble Over Price of Pig-Iron Toronto, May 16--(CP)--0C. H, Millard, Canadian director of the United Steelworkers of Am- 'erica (CIO-CCL), yesterday said that a Prices Board statement at Ottawa acknowledging that prices in basic iron and steel products at two Ontario foundries had been increased confirmed his as- sertion Wednesday that prices had been advanced "secretly." Mr, Millard indicated that his union will reverse its policy of not asking for wage increases in 1947, claiming the cost of living has not been held and prices have been permitted to increase. ~ | He added the new prices "je- opardized" the position of em- ployees in foundries and fabrica- ting plants, where union officials had been told wage Increases could not be granted because they had to pay more money for pig iron. "These plants mow are 10 to 12 cents an hour under the Standard wage scale," he conclu- ed. Meanwhile, ja Ottawa, Prices Board officials said there had been no '"'secret" increase in the price of basic iron and steel pro- ducts, as charged. They said the only recent in- crease was one of $6.50 a ton on pig iron produced by Algoma Steel Corporation at Saut Ste. Marie, Ont., and Canadian Fur- nace Company in Port Colborne, Ont. The new price is $36.50 a ton, Purpose of the increase, it was stated, was to eliminate a subsi- dy on pit iron, The boost, which went into effect April 15, was followed by the granting of an increase in the price of soil pipe and heating equipment. These were the only end product prices affected, officials said. . "There was no secret process about it," a spokesman declared. He said the increase had been publicized widely through the steel trade, but not to the gener- al public originally since consu- mer prices were not. touched im- "Chadburn" Squadron Air Cadets Commended On Smart Appearance Wing Commander R. 8. Turnbull, D.F.C,, A.F.C, D.F.M., had nothing but the highest praise for the Oshawa "Chadburn" Air Cadet Squadron, No. 151, at its annual inspection at the airport last night. The upper picture shows Flying Officer C. D. Noble, D.F.C., M.B.E,, Air Cadet Lia! son Officer of the Central Air Command, accompanied by F/O. P. A, Andrew, Adjutant of the Squadron and W/C. Turnbull, passing through the ranks of cadets. The lower picture is of the visiting officers, officers 7 / of the local squadron and bers of the Osh Rotary Club which sponsors the squadron. Left to right are: W. H. Karn Rotary Club President; F. J, Grindley, Chairman of the Rotary Club Afr Cadet 'Com- Talks, Is ESS Handicapped Big 4 Charged; Not Soviet's Fault London, May 16 (Reuters)--Foreign Secretary Bevin today blamed the United States press for handicapping the progress of talks between the Big Four foreign ministers by. "hurling it into headlines" the moment they even thought aloud. Continuing the two-day debate on® British foreign policy which he opened yesterday, Bevin deplored the fact that publicity ia the press had now reached down to the sub- committee and deputy level of the discussions. "I am not blaming the Soviet . | government for that. It was largely due to the United States power of the press. Even the press them- selves say that from a news point of view this thing which has de- veloped is of little value." Bevin declared* he hoped that when the crucial decisions "on which so much of the world de- pended were reached "we shall be able to have a frank exchange of views without commitment in order to ascertain each other's minds and without the glare that has gone on hitherto." Emphasizing that he did not wish to minimize the difficulties and that he had fo intention of Fiviog up "until the final breakup comes," Bevin said he had seen many 11th- BEVIN LASHES (Continued on Page 2) B'nai B'rith Pays Tribute To Late Head The Oshawa B'nal B'rith held memorial exercises last night in honor of Heury Monsky, president of B'nai B'rith and Americafi Jewish leader, who died May 2 in New York City. The service was part of a nationwide 30-day period of mourning encompassing all B'nai B'rith lodges and women's chapters, A memorial service was read by the chaplain, Ed. Wilson, and the members observed a minute silence in memory of the deceased leader. Ix a eulogy of his life, read by H. M. Collis, president of the Oshawa B'nai B'rith, it was pointed out that the late B'nai B'rith president died from a heart attack while presiding over .a meeting of the Interim Committee of the American Jewish PAYS TRIBUTE (Continued on Page 2) Pearkes Asks Single Chief For Defence Ottawa, May 16--(CP)--A spirite ed opposition demand for the unifie cation of the direction and plane ning of Canada's three armed fore ces under a single chief of staff tos day was a part of the record of the lengthening Commons budget de« bate. It was placed there last night by tall, soldierly Maj.-Gen, G. R. Pear= kes, V.C. (PC-Nanaimo) who swung the debate from the field of finance with an address in which he de- clared that the "Great Lesson". of the Second World War implied the necessity of "Unification of plane ning and direction at the top now" Gen. Pearkes, military spokesman for the official opposition, expressed approval of the government's plans to amalgamate the three defence de« partments under one minister bu§ said they had not been streamlined . enough to modern conditions. While Gen. Pearkes criticized the government on the defence front, R, W. Mayhew, Parliamentary assise tant to : Finance Minister policies, asserting that the budget had en. couraged the Canadian X by showing a surplus and indicating that the natipnal e would increase by $1,000,000,000 during the next year. Marchioness Dies | Leaving Millions Edinburgh, May 16--(AP) ~-- The 'Dowager Marchioness of Butte died today--three weeks to the day after the death of her husband, the self-effacing Mare quess who left a fortune estimas ted at £60,000,000 ($240,000,« 000). The Marchioness was undere stood to be about the same age as her late husband, who was 66. mittee; F/O. P. A. Andrew, Adjutant; F/O. C. D. Noble; W/C. Turnbull; F/0. J. A. Broad, Flight C der and igation Instructor; F/L. L. 1, Officer Commanding the "Chadburn" Squadron; F/O. D. C. Hill, ht C der and Equip t Officer, and G. Gignac, Air Engine ructor of the local squadron. Photos by C I's Pond Yields Imperial Tobacco Story Termed 'Pure Fabrication' The banner headline story in this mediately, Stolen Auto At Cobourg Cobourg, May 16 (CP).--Police, probing the water of Pratt's Pond near this Eastern Ontario town after an oil stick was reported, today partially raised a 1941 model automobile bearing the Ontario li- cense plates 4A508. The car was raised by the rear end and it was impossible to bring it to land until a derrick wal ob- tained. 5 'It was not ascertained whether anyone was in the automobile. At Toronto, the Ontario Motor Vehicles Department said the li- cense plates were issued to Samuel Rosenberg of Toronto. * Mrs. Rosenberg later said the automobile had been stolen in To- ronto about two weeks ago. J. D. Moonan, 74, Dead at Regina Regina, May 16 -- (CP) -- John Dempsey Noonan, well-known regin- an and a printer with the Regina Leader-Post since 1903, died here yesterday. He was 74. Born at Perth, Ont., he served his apprenticeship on the Expositor there and later at Utica, N. Y. Survivors include a son, Wilfred A. of Trenton. AT LIBERAL CONVENTION Among those from Ontario Rid- ing who are attending the annual meeting of the Ontario Liberal As- sociation in Toronto are: James Heffering and = William Davidson, Whitby; Clarence Fralick, Scugog; and Allin F. Annis, K.C., Dr, W. H. Gifford, Elmer Dunn, Ralph Wal- lace, Mrs, Walter Murphy and Mrs. Johnston, of Oshawes. Air Cadet Squadron Wins High Praise From Inspecting The crunching ring of marching feet echoed out last night, at the old No. 20 EF.TS. parade square, as Wing Commander R. 8. Turn- bull, DFC, AFC, DFM, of Central Air Command, Trenton, received the salute on the march past of the 151st. (Oshawa) Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron. "This is one of @he best units I have had an opportunity to in- spect," the Reviewing officer said, in his address to the squadron af- ter his inspection of -the ranks of immaculate cadets. "It is one of the top squadrons in Canada." He congratulated the squadron or its good turn-out and stressed the importance of Air Cadet Train- ing as a part of youth movements across the Dominion, "For - through such training," he said, "it will be able to develop better Canadian citizens and thus protect our way of life in the future." Officers Congratulated Congratulations were extended to the commanding officers and in- structors for the great deal of work they have put into the squadron. "Many things show the work that has gone into the squadron," he said, "it being especially reflected in their drill and deportment." Wing Commander Turnbull told the Oshawa squadron last night they were one of the top 18 squad- rons in Canada, out of a total of 118. He also outlined a program now under way, in which 46 Air Cadets from Canada, 16 from On- tario, will be flown to England sometime in July. They will visit Royal Air Force and Training Cadet WIN HIGH PRAISE {Continued on: Page. Drew Starts London Talks London, May 16--(CP)--Premier Drew of Ontario has begun talks with British shipping companies in connection with his plans to im- prove arrangements for transport of Britons intending to go to Ontario, it was learned today. Alter a visi to C...ario House the Premier said "I spoke with several intending emigrants and they struck me as fine types." Yesterday he spent some time, watching proceedings in the House of Comon and later had tea with Viscount Addison, Dominions secre- tary. He spent the evening with E. J. Robertson, general manager of The Daily Express, published by Canadian-born Lord Beaverbrook. A scheduled dinner with * Viscount Bennett, former Canadian Prime Minister, was postponed. ' Premier Drew will discuss trade and flood relief topics with British officials during his stay, as well as study immigration problems. DISTRICT LIBERALS HONORED Three district Liberals were honored by being mamed to the standing committees of the On- tario Liberal Association at its annual meeting in Toronto yes- terday. A. F. Annis, K.C. of Osh- awa was named to the Resolu- tions Committee. W. F. Rickard of Newcastle and John Dryden of Brooklin to the Agriculture Come mittee, |Peterboro Safe Haul ~~ Nets $800 Peterboro, May 16 (CP).--Safe crackers early today obtained more than $800 when they blew open a safe at Campbell's Dairy in west- end Peterboro. At 4 am. a baker noticed two men loading material into an auto- mobile but, thinking the men were dairy employees, did not call police until ter. wil Ovens, Peterboro mayor and the dairy's general manager, said the cash was for payment of a trucker who collects cream daily from farmers. Fenders Two Autos Damaged in Crash A fender, mudguard and bumper were damaged when two cars col- lided at Simcoe Street North and William Street, about noon yester- day. Allan 8. Dennison, 6_Churchill Avenue, Ajax, the driver of one car, reported the accident to the police and said the other auto was driven by William Godfrey, 287 College Avenue, Oshawa. The right rear corner of the Dennison car was damaged, as were, the left rear fender, mudguard and bumper of the Godfrey car. THE WEATHER + Overcast clearing tonight. Saturday clear. Intermittent light rain ending this after noon, Not much change in temperature. Winds South 15 shifting to Northwest 20 this afternoon becoming light tonight and on Satur day. Low tonight and high Saturday 44 and 64. Sums mary for Saturday: Clear, Not much change in temper- ature, week's issue of The Oshawa Courier to the effect that the Imperial To- bacco Co.. plans to locate a plant here was describedstoday as "a pure fabrication," by R. H. Sharp, direc- tor of the Inaustrial Relations De- rantment of the Imperial Tobacco Co., of Canada, Montreal, Mr. Sharp re-affirmed today statements made previously to Chamber of Commerce officials in- dicating that while various centres are being investigated as a possible location for an Ontario plant, ab- solutely no decision has been made. In a previous letter to George W. Garner, secretary manager, Mr. Sharp said: "I think I should make it clear that our Department is engaged in compiling information generally, across Canada, as to the potentiali- ties of various cities, so that this may be available for any develop- ment which may become desirable at some future date. 'Should we have occasion to give more detailed consideration to this question, we shall be very glad to avail ourselves of your kind offer to provide any further particulars that might be required. Mr, Sharp indicated today that Oshawa does 'stand high on the company's list of possible sites, bub he stated that nothing definite has been done regarding locating a plant in this area and it is unlikely anything will be done for some time. - He added that if and when his firm is ready to make a choice, the Chamber of Commerce will be con= tacted. . As for the Courier's reference to there having been a company re- presentative here this week who went away "with grounds for a very optimistic and favorable report," the Montreal official said there had been absolutely no one sent from company headquarters to make a study regarding locating a plant in Oshawa. Expressing surprise and indignae tion at the story, Mr. Garner des clared that erroneous publicity of this type is detrimental to the city and to those who are endeavoring to bring industry here. * LATE NEWS BRIEFS (By THE CANADIAN PRESS) Toronto: A 15,000-word statement of policy was adopted today by the Ontario Liberal Association in convens tion here with but two suggested amendments, both of which were defeated on the floor of the house. New York: More than 100 B29s, the most powerful bombing formation ever sembled in the United States, streaked over the skyscrapers of New York at 12.31 p.m. EDT today. Montreal: One of Maurice Hartt's organizers Montreal Cartier said today pictures are available indicating that some nuns who voted in the election were not religious members but lay women' wearing nune habits,