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Gitaws, TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1947 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE » Supply Shortage Bogs Down Housing Program Build Quarters Married Army - Engineers May si Tp .~ Construction 'of married quarters is making ra- pid headway at the home of Army Engineers in Canada, the Royal 'Canadian School of Military En- , near Chilliwack, BC. Army Headquarters has an- nounced that the versatile sappers .have. bullt their own lumber and . shingle mill and operate a quarry and wall board plant in order to - obtain scarce materials and save con to themselves and the Govern- ent, Chilliwack Camp has been de- scribed as having the finest loca- tion in the British Empire for an school, with many 84° | nouses Ylliages over the general run ol git goin' No other camp provides such an ombination of adequate iM areas and climatic condi- tions as are found in the 500 square mile site in the Fraser Valley. Many of the camp's other advant- however, have been achieved odin the efforts of the Engin- themselves bat " School of kel Capi was developed By STUART RET UNDERHILL Canadian Press Staff Writer London--(COP)~--The cheerful cries with which the Labor government embarked on its Dousing program in 1945 have changed to despondent sighs and an admission that 1047 will see builders trying to finish work in hand rather than aiming at a larger goal. One circumstance after another|' has upset building plans, and build. ing components were affected by the winter industrial shutdown due to the coal shortage, and are still being luced in limited guantities. "The t, therefore, after Ruts the position, thinks it right to let parliament and the country know at once that there seems now to be no possibility of 000 completed b reasonable estimate when the hous. ing program for 1947 was published| "The object must be to complete as many as possible of the 218,783 houses already under construction." Part of the trouble undoubtedly is due to the fact that during 1046 planners permitted too much build- ing to start without insuring that adequate supplies were on hand for finishing the job. A typical example of this situa- tion was in Scotland which entered. 19047 with 32,400 unfinighed houses carried over from 1046. The official program now abandoned, estimated only 24,000 could be finished this in gp Be to gy large numbers | year. of ROE personnel for service in the field. Accommodation is now suf- ficient to handle single members of the School and the attached field company, There are first-class Si | halls, lecture rooms, instruc- machines, es, wood-working Henal drafting rooms and a post- office, as well as a well-equipped fire-fighting school. Some married quarters have been completed, while others are under construc tion as part of a fully planned community which will Sveniualy result. A weekly newspaper, Sapper, is alreaty being a All types of training are afforded and instruction at the School includes dry and wet gap bridging, rafting, all types of de- molition work, pro greg Bg Bgl weapon engineer tac- tics and trades training. There is an established logging camp and saw mill and unlimited timber lg) to provide material. Roads i bridges are constructed in the course of use to the civillan community. In , such projects as rock JW prolesian and bridges ve been provide the Mupisipulicy of Chilliwack by the eers, As well as training Active Force soldiers, the School instructs large numbers of Reserve Force, COTOC and Army Cadet personnel during ' summer months. bl . erecting the 'memorial, and tacular The camp offers recreational fa- cllitles such as howling alleys, sports field, tennis courts, a thea- tre, and a drill hall fitted out as a 'gymnasium for basketball and badminton. These were, in most cases, built by the soldiers' materials they had produced. Cul- tus Lake, within one mile of the Samp Jrovides swimming and sail- An Benpire "Sapper' war memor- isl, quarried out of virgin granite on Harrison Mountain and cut and lettered by RCE personnel, has been erected in the park by the ROSME. This was unveiled by His Excellency Field Marshal Alex- ander, Governor-General of Cana- da, in July, 1946. The sixteen and one half foot ecenotaph, originally weighing over 42 tons, has four cardinal and four lesser faces. On one face are in- scribed the words: "In mem of all Sappers of the Empire who given their lives in the service To a great extent, credit >= for the spec! development of the camp itself, goes to Lt. Col. 8. J. Davies and Lt. Col. C. N. Mitch- ell, VC, MC, former Command ing Officers of the ROSME. It was.| their drive and enthusi- Chilliwack Camp be- of - Duck Talk Tricky Says Human Decoy Winnipeg -- (CP) -- A boyhood hobby has turned into a profitab- le business for Ralph True of Min- neapolis, whose imitations of wild duck calls Seton ed the Winnipeg Sportsmen's show. learned to 'talk' language. The rest of it, exibition, just naturally follow- - his years of study, True found ducks have many variations in their talk and each type of talk has a different meaning. Too, he discovered that the voices of ducks, as those of human beings, vary considerably and that the call of a Mallard hen--the drakes neve er call--attracts all dipper ducks. Many hunters buy mechanical calls but never really learn to use praperly, Consequently the ducks are "often frightened away || of being called to the hunt- Taking note of the situation, the overnment sald that in the com- Ing To Would ak va bal- by relating the number of "start work" permits to the number of houses finished. From April 1, 1945, to last March 31, a total of 77,375 houses had been built in the United Kingdom, and more than 100,000 temporary dwellings. Many more had been made habitable by repairs. In addition to material difficult- ies, the building industry is hamp- ered by the manpower problem. The president of the Clerical and Ad- o | ministrative Workeds' Union in a recent address criticized building workers who are doing "their un- 'conscious best to have the Labor anced program" - | government turned out by 1050 by an indignant electorate" due to their "go slow" tactics. The London Times urged editor- jally a new wage policy which would permit output bonuses, now forbid- den. A general increase in the wage rate was granted at the end of 1045 on the understanding production would incredse, but further applica- tions for increases have been. turned The Communist party, in a state- ment, urged fulfillment of the ori- ginal 1947 program instead of "re- treat." The man-in-the-street--an apt description of many homeless Brit- Sns--goee on for a place to ve. Hysteria Problem For Modern Docgor London (CP). -- Black-coated warkers and professional men more frequently display symptoms of "anxiety hysteria" than manual workers, says Dr..W. Léster, psy- chotherapist, writing in The Prac- titioner. And hysteria, he says, is "the ugly guekling of medicine." Dr. Lester suggests that the mid- dle and upper classes of western civilization may find it difficult to "enjoy their highest standard of living without a feeling of guilt or anxiety." Hysteria, he sald, was "one of the most common conditions seen bv the busy doctor" and in some prac- tices "it constitutes almost the backbone of his practice as well as ve | the bane of his existence.' "A substantial part of the bread- and-butter of his practice consists of women, young and old, who come for their bottle of bromide or valerian . . , week In and week out for years on end." 5 CHANGE FOR BEST A change, rest and recreation is needed at least once a year, say medical authorities. Both mind and | parti body need this let-down, if they are to continue to give the service ex- pected of them, » PROSPEROUS YEAR Sorel, Que.--(CP) -- Sorel ended the 1948 fiscal year with a $16,283 surplus while capital expenses and ameliorations totalled $84,205. It was one of the most prosperous years for some time. : Britain's Largest Floating Dock' A in's largest floating dock was cut in of the dock is passing through the El in the distant background, The Bombay since 1944. It cost $4,500,000, and Up Productivity (Continued {rom Page 1) dicting that wi the .not too distant future it would be possible to provide sufficient good homes for all Canadian people. "I think the time is about here when we can say that materials - be made available for building to the extent required by the Canadian people," he said, "Distribution is still faulty but I believe that by autumn we can say the material situation is easy in Canada." Mr. Howe outlined during the war temporary Marin been erected by Wartime Bo Lid. and how the National Housing Act had more recently been amend- ed to make housing more veadily available to individuals. While foreseeing an improvement in the situation as regards build- ing materials, he said his de- t was concerned over the increase in the cost of housing as of building generally. This he attribut- ed to material prices and reduced efficiency of labor. "Ve are getting into a, selective market, a market in which buyers demand value, and I feel sure the building dustry will respond to the [¢hallenge," he said, adding how- lovey, that there had been a de- crease in. the number of building starts this year as compared with the same period in 1048. Need 80,000 Homes He urged that 80,000 housing units must be constructed this year and the plan for 1948 is 100,000. "I believe if we can continue to that level for three or four years we will have obtained sufficient good homes for all Canadian people." The Reconstruction Minister re- viewed the activities of his depart- ment in effecting transition from war to peacetime production, re- calling that his previous visit to Oshawa had been fo celebrate the cutput of the 500,000th war vehicle, on June 14, 1943. This involved, he éxplained, find- ing new employment for some two million Canadians, nearly one hall of the country's working force, who had been serving in the armed forces or in wartime production, The task was accomplished how- ever, with the volume of unemploy- ment at no time exceeding three per cent of the total gainfully em- ployed. Oshawa High Industrially Referring to Ozhawa's position in cular, he said it was the fourth city of Ontario industrially and the first in proportion of industry de- voted to war work. During the war, he said, the government invested some $5,600,000 in plant and equip- ment in Oshawa while. industries here invested another $2,700,000 through the War Contracts Depre- ciation Board. During the war years, he con- tinued, only four cities of over 10,000 Co. We Deliver to Farmers GRADE NO. 1 ETHYL and GRADE NO. 2 GASOLINE 'AT REASONABLE PRICES also 00 PER CENT PENNSYLVANIA OILS AND OTHER MOTOR OILS We Also Sell COAL OIL -- FUEL OIL -- STOVE OIL PHONE 3198 FOR QUICK DELIVERY -| employment, and St. John in Quebec and Wel- land, Ontario. Pointing out that the reconversion program in Oshawa had been difi- cult owing to the closing down of the DIL. plant at Ajax, and the fact that the city has only limited bilities outside the automotive industry, he said that employment her dropped from u wartime peak pf 12,000 to 6,200 in 1046, bringing the registered un- employed up from around 500 to the peak figure of 6,600. Unemployment was down last winter, however, to about 2,600 and is now under 2,000 Progressive City "It is obvious that a spirit of op- timism prevails in your city and there is no doubt that you are one of the most progressive cities in the Dominion of Canada," he went on, pointing to the "sizable investment program" undertaken by Oshawa industries since the war. In 1945, he revealed, industries here invested $2,000,000 in' manu- facturing facilities with an addi- tional outlay of $1,500,000 in 1048 and a further projected investment this year of $1,000,000. In addition, about $32,500,000 has been spent for repair and maintenance. Mr. Howe was introduced by W. H, Moore, former Member of Par- lament for this riding, and the sin. cere appreciation of the large aud- ience was extended to him by Lt.- Col, Eric Phillips, well-known Ca- nadian industrialist. The head table personnel, "piped" to their places by Det.-Sgt. Donald MacLellan and introduced by Keith Gahan, vice-president of the Cham- ber, included: W. A. Dryden, gen- eral manager and J. A, Northey, president of the Royal Winter Fair; J. A. Scythes, president, and El- wood Hughes, general manager of the Canadian National Exhibition; J. Heffering, president of the Ontario Riding Liberal Assoclation; T. K Creighton, K.C, MLA; W. H: Moore; Col. Phillips; Hon. G. D. Conant, K.C., senior master of the Supreme Court of Ontario; Col R. 8, 'MeLaughlin, chairman of the Board of Directors, General Motors of Canada Ltd.; Mayor F.' N, Mc» Callum, Hayden Macdonald, pres- ident of the Ontario Riding Pro- gressive Conservative Association; R. T. Wilson, plant superintendent of Ontario Malleable Iron Co. Ltd.; W. R, Gelkie, president of Pedlar |M People Ltd.; E. J. Umphrey, sales manager of General Motors of Canada Ltd, George Hart, a past president of the Chamber; A. PF. Annis, K.C.,, immediate past pres- ident; A. R. Alloway, president of the Times Publishing Co. Ltd; F. V,_ Skinner, vice-president of the Charfber; A. G. Storie, pres- ident of Fittings Ltd.;, Rev. A, D. Cornett, D.D, minister of Simooe Street United Church; Edward Rob- son, of the Robson Leather Co, and Tom Elliott, manager of radio station OKDO. T. L Wilson, president of the Chamber was master of ceremonies and the guests were welcomed on behalf of the citizens BF ihe the Sly by His Worship Mayor Numerous congra Leg gr extended to Col. McLaughlin on the winning by his horse "Moldy" of the King's Plate on Saturday. Col. McLaughlin fittingly replied, telling how "Moldy" had finally come by bis name and adding that he might even have another winner next year, POOR [LOBSTER SEASON Church Point, N. 8--(CP)--After one of the poorest lobster seasons of. late years, the local lobster fisher- men have started to haul up their traps, Only on exceptional days were the catches wortliwhile though the price remained good throughout the season, SOARS and SENSE. For the Money You Need When You Need It see HOUSEHOLD FINANCE BORROW $20 to $1,000... for almost any 'worthwhile purpose, without endorsers or bankable security. And take 12 or 15 months to repay. Or even 20 or 24 months on loans of larger amounts. Here's all you do to borrow. Just phone or visit the Household branch office nearest you. Tell us the amount you need and how long you want to take to repay. Your money can be ready -- usually the same day you apply.. Use Household Finance' s prompt and friendly money service whenever you need money. No other company in your community offers lower rates for this type of service. ' 15 Simcoe Street South (over Kresge's) Phone Oshawa 3601 OSHAWA, ONT. Hours 9 fo 5 or by appolitment -- Loons made fo farmers and residents of nearby towns GRID OY 00 Yeu of EXPAT HOUSEHOLD FINANCE sphoraleo ' of a Ajax Re jdent Gets Dip oma H M M. PIPER Correspondent Ajax, May 36 --At a very impres- Jarvis Street Baptist Church, 'Te~ ronto, Thomas R. Delaney, son of Mrs. L. Delaney, 10 Brock Street, Alex, received his diploma, grad. uating from the four year Divinity to Baptist Mr. Delaney has aooepied a call for a summer pastorate in Trenton Baptist Church, Trenton. Morrison, Windsor in Beaverton over Mr. Bruce Street, visited the family in a real family reunion. church, Mrs. Kellogg, 14 Beatty Street, visited her home in Cohourg re. cently, Barbara and Donald Kellogg were visitors of their mother, Mrs. Kel- g, 14 Beatty Street, over the ay. Mrs. A. Reynolds and Miss Mar- garet Gisler, were holiday visitors of Mr. and Mrs, E. Heron, Myrtle, Rev. and Mrs, J, N. Norton, 13 Bdward Street, have as their geust today, Mm. J. 8. Johnston, To- ronto. : Howard Armstrong, Niagara Falls, visited at the home of Miss Betty JMostiogn , Windsor Avenue, over the Marilyn, of Weston, were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. O, Noland, 13 Ontario St. Mr. and Mrs. Don Ryan and baby, of Rosebank, were the holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Mc- Cready, Ontario St. Stirling Watchorn, 8 Ontario St. arrived home from a business trip to Syracuse, N.Y. A. Grenkl and Ar- Mr. and Mrs. nold, York Street, spent the holiday riends in Ros- week-end visiting seau, Miss Geraldine Grenke and Miss Shirley Pepper visited with Miss Mary Arriss, of Niagara Falls, form. erly of All, over the holiday. Mr. Mrs. D. R. McRae, 0 York stret, spent the holiday week- end in Beaverton visiting with friends spent the holiday week-end In Co-|- "| bourg sive graduation service, on May 8, at | holiday, Mr. and 2rs.-E. Smythe, Linda |- Roy Jenkins end | Miss Mary McRae, 9 York Street, A recent guest, of Mr. and Mrs, A. Grenke, York Street, was their Sous Mn, Holton, of Rosseau, Mrs. Ross Piper and Max, of Bloomfield, and Mrs. G. Bullled, Oshawa, were Sunday visitors of Mr, and Mrs. G. E. Piper, 3 Ontario Street. wll , ' There be a Rummage' Sale on Thursday, May 29, at 2:30 p.m,, un. | Over der the auspices of the W.A. of "the Ajax Community Church, Please have your saleable articles at the Sunday School room early, and come to the sale as there will be bargains. AUSTRALIAN PEARLS Pearl-thelling is - carried on in the tropical waters of Queensland, the Northern Territory and West- ern Australia, Convenient Flights TORONTO r CLEVELAND Leave Toronto 7.05 A.M. ---- 7.00 P.M. 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