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FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1947 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE PAGE THREE Third Session Of Canada's 20th Parliament Is History Metal Mine Safety Scheme in Ontario 100 p.c. Successful Toronto, July 18 (CP)--A safety scheme for the metal mines of Ontario set up 17 years ago has proven 100 per cent successful, the Ontario Department of Mines said in a report released last night. Since 1930, not one miner has lost his life through fire in a metal mine in the province. In addition, the crack squads de-® veloped by this scheme have played important roles in mine rescues the Dominion across--fiom the Moose River disaster in 1936 to the recent fire which claimed a dozen lives at Malartic, Que., in April. This mine safety program, the re- port said, has been effected through the' co-operation of the Department and the mines of the province. It is a double-barrelled program--first through the measures taken to pre- vent accidents and secondly by mea- sures taken to minimize loss of life when accidents do happen. Six Depots Six full scale depots have been created at Timmins, Kirkland Lake, Sudbury, Geraldton, Red Lake and Pickle Lake. A full-time superin- tendent is in charge of the rescue stations and the others are group- ed with other stations under a su- perintendent's charge. The Department said additional substations will be added at stra- tegic points to provide emergency rescue equipment, cost of which is met by the mines. Rescue team members are volun- teers from among regularly employ- ed miners, When on rescue work, they receive $24 a day plus $1 for every hour spent underground, The training syllgbus is still and all through the steady sessions, the men wear 60 pounds of equipment. Plan Meeting Re Playground For Cedardale Cedardale is badly in need of a playground. The proposed plot has been ploughed and harrowed, but this is as far as the work has gone. The children of Cedardale deserve to have a proper playground in order to keep them off the streets during their playtime hours. Any father or mother, or anyone else, interested in having this play- ground become a reality is invited to attend a meeting at Cedardale United Church on Monday evening at 7 pm. Telegram Sale Rumor Denied Toronto, July 18 -- (CP) -- The Toronto Telegram yesterday pub- lished on its front page a story saying that rumors that the paper "had been sold or was being sold are entirely without foundation." 'The notice added: "The Telegram has not received an offer for pur- chase from any source as yef, and is not at the moment prepared to set a price. It has definitely not been sold." The Toronto Star said in a front- page news story that "according to gossip" in the financial district "The Globe and Mail has arranged to purchase The Evening Telegram." Says Children Eat in Toilets Of Rural Schools . Lindsay, July 18 -- (CP)--Some parents in rural areas are giving more thought to their prize bulls than to their school-aged children, public school inspector E. C. Ander- son of Victoria East, declared here last night. And, as an aftermath, Dr. R. M. Parker, member of the Lindsay board of education, said Lindsay parents would rise up in rebellion if they could see the conditions un- der which their children were re- ceiving an education. He charged that youngsters were | eating meals "in toilets that are a disgrace," that classrooms are gloomy and that in one sch it is impossible to read the blackboyrd unless the blinds are pulled down, Jhe Day in Parliament. By The Canadian Press TODAY Parliament stands prorogued. YESTERDAY Before prorogation, the Commons voted remaining budgetary estim- ates; heard Finance Minister Ab- bott say the government had pre- pared plans to pay back compulsory wartime savings deducted along with income tax in 1942, 1943 and 1944; heard Mr, Abbott brand as unfounded reports that the Cana- dian Dollar was to be revalued; heard Maj. E. D. Fulton (PC-Kam- loops) revive calls of his party for a Royal Commission to investigate home construction unde the Vet- erang Land Act; heard Mr. Abbott say that sugar stocks were above those of last year but not above normal; heard Trade Minister Mac- Kinnon say every effort would be made to get "fair return" when ne- gotiations proceeded with Britain for a new contract price for 19048 Canadian wheat crop; heard Mr, MacKinnon say that the grow- ing adverse trade balance with the United States was causing the gov- ernment "great concern." S. G. Blythe Dies at 79 Monterey, Calif, July 18--(AP)-- Samuel G. Blythe, 79, noted Ameri- can journalist and writer and an intimate of every President from Grover Cleveland to Franklin Del. ano Roosevelt, died last night. The end of a brilliant career, which included editorship of Cos- mopolitan Magazine, political writ- ing for the old New York World and the Saturday Evening Post, came after a long illness. He had lived here since 1916. It was Blythe who obtained the quotation, "Huerta must go," in an exclusive interview with President Wilson, presaging the resignation of the Mexican President. And it was a Blythe article which Mrs. Warren G. Harding was reading when the President was fatally stricken in San Francisco. Blythe helped make history in 1915 when he collaborated with the Chinese government at Peking in framing a rejection of Japan's 21 demands for a stronger hold on Manchuria. Indict Three Men In Mining Deals Jamestown, N. Y., July 18--(AP) --A United States federal jury yes- terday returned indictments charg- ing sale of worthless mining stocks in the United States by three Can- adians and two Canadian mining companies. Named in the indict- ments were Albert E. Broadley, Clifford D. Wilson and Everett E. Ott, all of Toronto, and Sangold Mines, Ltd, and Can-American Nickel Mining Ltd., both of Toron- to. WASHING MACHINE Ottawa, July 18 -- (CP) == Here's good news for the over- burdened housewif2--the Dimin- ion Bureau of Statistics ann.unec- ed today that more domestic washing machines were produced in May than in any month on rec. ord, During the month 17,742 units were produced, compared with 16,975 in April--the prev- ious record--and only 11,37%7 in May last year, Malartic Tragedy Accident, 7 Jury Recommendations . Malartic, Que., July 18--(CP) = The quiet weeping of black-clad widows provided grim background to the reading of an "accidental death" verdict, early today in con- nection with the disaster at the East Malartic Gold Mine last April 24 when 12 miners died in a fire which swept the 10th level of the mine. The courtroom was packed with more than 100 miners and relatives of the deceased and a tenseness pre- vailed as the. jury's verdict added, as one of seven riders, that . the provincial government order a full inquiry into the mining industry so that similar tragedies cannot hap- pen again. Not Criminal Negligence Death was not due to criminal negligence, the verdict agreed. But "incompetence of certain employees who did not provide the security that the victims were entitled to expect" was added to the "appar- ent inefficiency of certain ,appara- tus at the mine." "The jury spent 3% hours study- ing the four-day's evidence that was climaxed last night when three | hard-rock miners described their escape on hands and knees through the smoke-filled shaft. There was an audible gasp from the front rows of spectators, all dressed in mourning, as the jury foreman rewd the word "accidental." Then the stifling stillness was broken by sobs and comforting murmurs of friends nearby. Recommendations The jury's recommendations were: 1. That in sinking of a shaft, the signal system should be clearer so that eniners would be able to hear or see under any circumstances. 2. That masks should be kept on each level and especially in the holse room. . 'Chat electrical installations of a "telephone boxes should be im- proved to avoid all danger. 4. That all lunchrooms be con- MALARTIC (Continued on Page 2) the' Local Cadets Win Honors At Ipperwash After spending the night of Wed- nesday, July 9, in the Oshawa Armouries, 50 Royal Canadian Army Cadets of the 11th Armoured Regiment made up of the crack trumpet band under the leadership of Sergeant Ches. Follest and a platoon under Cadet Instructor L. Scott, marched to the C.N.R. Sta- tion to entrain for Camp Ipperwash for a week's training. The Cadets arrived in camp about 3.30 p.m. and were assigned quarters in the Ipper- wash barracks. The camp was the former No. 29 CIC.TC. and is situated aboyt one mile from the government park where a beautiful sandy beach is available for off-hour relaxation. In camp the boys were given demon- strations in fire drill, Bren gun, mortar bomb, tank and rifle shoot- ing with a Water Safety program under the direction of the Water Safety Branch of the Red Cross Society being conducted every af- ternoon. In sports, the local Corps upheld its own. With Cadet Arnold win. ning the highest award, also win- ning for the platoon which hap- pened to be the Band Top Platoon honour. In the Water Safety Test, Cadet Scott won an award in the junior test and Cadets Newsome, Macdiarmid and Esterchick each won one in the intermediate. Band Cadets Buchanan, Arnold and Flem- ing won senior awards, The band was detailed as Duty Band for the camp of 200 Cadets and on Sunday it played in the town of Forest then was transported back to camp where it played for the Protestant church parade. Mon- day afternoon, the Corps moved to Sarnia as guests of the Imperial Oil Company and, headed by, the band, the boys marched through the business district of the city. At 8.00 o'clock Wednesday morn- ing the Cadets entrained for home on a special train which arrived in Oshawa at 2.30 p.m. Forming up at the station, they paraded to the Armouries where the Ladies' Aux- iliary treated them to a lunch. Both Cadet Instructors Sergeants Follest and Scott were well-pleased with the behaviour and deportment of the lads while at the camp. Whole Village Takes Hospitalization Plan The village of Audley, through its Community Club have just taken the hospitalization plan of insur. ance for all its members which covers, practically all the people of the village of Audley on the 4th concession of Pickering township, or a total of fifteen families, men, wo- men, and children, our Audley cor- respondent reports. The annual payment is $372, but the people of the wide-awake little hamlet feel that they have got something worth.while and no doubt will easily raise the annual premium. ~ Audley probably sets the record for Ontario hamlets to be the first to have the community covered with a hospitalization scheme in this case under the Blue Cross set-up. ' A § al + of ¥ . Peas Of Fine Quality, Though Crop Smaller," As Canning In Full Swing Ho vy ¢Although smaller than. last year owing to the late spring, the pea crop throughout Eastern Ontario is reported to be of unusually fine quality and canning is going on at top speed. Above are scenes from the Stokely- Van Camp plant at Trenton where canning is being done at the rate of some 120,000 cans daily. Upper left, H. Mikel starts the rolling green masses on their way a ey + enter the cannery. After the peas have been ted to pr in rapid A subj g and sorting, the filled cans come off the (upper right). Next the sealed cans are placed in iron baskets which are carried by crane to the cooker. Lower right, Bill O'Hara guides a basket to one of the retorts where the cooking takes place. Finally the cans are labelled and packed in cartons (lower left). Those seen at work in the foreground of the photo are Charles Potts and Barney Ferguson. ~Photos by Glen Rawson, Trenton Oround. the. Band Shell In its concert at the McLaughlin Band Shell tonight, the Oshawa Regimental and Civic Band will be ably assisted by the Sons of. Ulster Flute Band; the General Motors War Veterans' Pipe Band. In addition Mel Smith will present a number of harmonica selections and Betty Harmer will sing a group of vocal numbers, Also featured will be Wilf Barnes and his Spanish guitar and M. Jones and his Hawai. ian guitar. 'The concert will get dhder ' way at 830 pm. with Leonard Knight, Executive District Commissioher of Boy Scouts, as master of ceremon- ies. The program will be as follows.- 1. March: "Machine Gun Guards" --E. Marechal. : 2. Waltz Medley: "The Gay 90's" --T. C. Brown. 3. Mel Smith and his Harmonica. 4. Sons of Ulster Flute Band: Under direction of Bill Whitsitt-- March, "Vendetta"; Ballad, "Flow Gently Sweet Afton"; March, "Con- troversy". 5. Vocals by ,Betty Harmer ac- companied at the piano by Mrs, W. Harmer, "Can't help loving that man of mine"; "It's a good day". 6. Humorous Fantasia: "Pop Goes the Weasel"--Hawkins. 7. GMC. Pipe Band. 8. Wilf Barnes and his Spanish guitar. 9. Mel Smith and his musical saw, 10. Selection: R. S. Stoddon. 11. Hymn Tune: del Parker, 12. Regimental Peel". GOD SAVE THE KING! Hess, 6 Others Start Long Terms Berlin, July 18 -- (AP) -- Rudolf Hess and six other major Nazi war criminals, all sentenced at Nuern- berg, arrived at Spandau prison to- day to serve terms ranging from 10 years to life. The group was flown here secretly from Nuernberg jail, where they have been confined since last Oc- tober, "Shamrockland"-- "Sunset"--Han- March: "John REMANDED . Toronto, July 18--(CP) -- Charged with theft of $24,000 from a Plastics company of which he was a director, Constantin Michael Nakashidze, 46, was yes- terday remanded until Sept. 6 on bail of $10,000. Nakashidze is a former Black Sea Prin:a who gave up his title after lcaving Russia during the 1917 . revolu- tion and taking up Canad.an citi- zenship. Wage Agreement Includes Cost Of Living Clause What is believed to be one of the first wage agreements in Canada to include a cost of living clause, was conducted recently between the Macdonald Tobacco Company of Montreal and the Tobacco Work- ers' International Union, Local 235. In recognizing the necessity for a flexible method of compensation to keep pace with rapid rises and decreases in the cost of living index, the company agreed that the "gross wages shall be increased by 25 cents per week for each full point rise over April 6, 1947. Should the cost of living decline, this bonus shall be decreased by 25 cents per week for each full point of decline, but not below the index figure as at April 6, 1947." In commenting on the new clause, union officials who negotiated the contract, expressed complete satis- faction and hailed it as a forward step in labor-management relations, The new contract, which was con- cluded in a completely amicable at- mosphere, also included a general 5.cent hourly increase, a 5-day working week of 45 hours and in- clusion of ten holidays, six of them with pay. Let Contracts Public School At Napanee Napanee, July 17 -- Contracts for the building of the new three-hun- dred-thousand-dollar 18-room public school in Napanee have been award- ed by the Board of Education and will now be presented for the ap- proval of the Town Council and the Ontarlo Municipal Board, The contract to build the school goes lo. the Brennan Construction Company of Hamilton, at the tender price of $195,000, on a cost-plus basis, and a fixed fee of $17,500. The Macdonnell Hardware Company will install the plumbing for $39,497 and the Glenwood Sterling Co. will look after the installation of electrical equipment for $15,495. It is expected that the cost of the land and other incidentals will put the total cost in excess of $300,000. The interior will include 12 class' rooms, an assembly hall, gymnasium, woodworking and household' science rooms, kindergarten and tegchers' lounge. NO POLIO HERE "All clear" is the word from Dr. A. F. Mackay, Medical Officer of Health, today in regard to polio- myelitis in the city. No cases of infantile paralysis have been re- ported, he said, Crosier Family Holds Reunion At Uxbridge The sixteenth annual re-union of the Crosler family was held on Sat- urday, July 5th, 1947, at Elgin Park, Uxbridge. The attendance numbered one hundred and twenty and in- cluded families from London, Strat- ford, Trenton, Toronto, Schomberg, Stouffville, Stayner, Locust Hill, Markham, Whitby, Columbus, Port Perry, Epsom, Uxbridge, Goodwood, and Claremont. A delightful afternoon was spent in renewing old acquaintances and taking part in the sport program under the capable leadership of Russel -Crosier, and prizes were given. There were also prizes given for the largest family present, the most recent married couple. the youngest child present, Gary Clark, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark of Markham, the oldest lady, Miss N. Tucker, Toronto, the oldest man, Mr, D. Sykes, Uxbridge. At the conclusion of a fine picnic supper, the president, Mr. G. Sam- ells, spoke a few words of welcome to the families gathering and' then Mr. Cecil Crosier, honorary presi- dent, took charge of the election of officers for the coming year. It was | decided to return all the present committees to office for another year and to hold the re-union at Ux- bridge Park, Officers as follows: -- Hon. Pres, Cecil Crosier; Pres, Geo. Samells; Vice Pres, Mrs. Bruce Beare; SecqTreas., Mrs. Wal- ter Slack; Picnic com. Messrs. E. McKnight, R. Munroe, J. Crosier, F. Kennedy; Sports and Social com., Mr. and Mrs. R. Crosier, Mrs. F. Crosier, Mrs. W. Crosier. The afternoon came to a close with musical numbers by Eileen and Patsy Lane and Donna and Jean Samells. God Save The King 'was sung to end a happy day at the annual Crosier re-union. Westmount Folk Shower Irene Risk at School STAN WEEKS Correspondent Westmount, July 17 -- More than twenty-five residents of Westmount held a shower in Westmount School last Wednesday night in honor of Miss Irene Risk who will soon be wed to John Peters of Oshawa. Miss Risk just recently arrived from London, England, Amid pink and white streamers the guests enjoyed a dainty lunch served by the hostesses, Mrs. W. Dowe and Mrs. W. Sims assisted by Mrs. Burton, Mrs. C. Peters and Mrs. Sheriffs. After the miscellaneous gifts had been opened Mr. and Mrs. Harold Godfrey played for community sing- The couple's wedding will take place this Saturday in St. George's Chapel at two o'clock. RECEIVES RADIO Nicholas Zwarych, blind resident of Lakeview Gardens, Oshawa, is most grateful for the gift of a radio received recently from the Cana- dian National Institute for the Blind in Toronto. Stl 4 After 5% Of Warm status in a stirring, troubled Prorogued at 1 a.m. Months Debates By DOUGLAS HOW Canadian Press Staff Writer Ottawa, July 18 (CP)---The third session of the 20th Canadian Parliament was history today. It ended at 1.05 a.m. XDT. 63-months sitting which came to reflect the nation's growing It embarked Jan. 30 on a world and to mirror the Stand Taken On Several Issues By The Canadian Press Following are contentious issues tackled in the last sitting of the third session of Canada's 20th Par- lament prior to prorogation early this morning. \ FINANCE Finance Minister Abbott said the government had prepared plans to pay back compulsory wartime sav- ings deducted along with income tax in 1042, 1943 and 1944 but sald the cheques--15,000 of them for amounts under $1--that went out next year would cover only the first year, on a trial and error test. A single pay- ment of the amounts for the other two years would be considered. The Minister branded as unfound- ed reports that the Canadian dol- lar was to be revalued and said the government would not allow Cana- dian gold to be exported into the in- ternational free market. He declined to be drawn into making ga statement of governm f policy on the International Bank and international monetary fund under present world financial con- ditions. VETERANS Maj. E. D. Fulton (PC--Kam- loops) revived calls of his party for a Royal ission to investigate home constrfiction under the Vet- erans Land Act. Capt. Walter Tucker, parliamentary assistant to Veterans Minister Mackenzie, de- clined to place on the record the names of 20 V.I.A. officials who have béen discharged after probes of Home construction. Mr. Mackenzie reiterated the government view that settlement of suburban veterans on small hold- ings came behind the primary pur- pose of the V.L.A. which was to set- tle full-time farmers on the land. W. Chester 8. McLure (PC- Queens) charged that sugar con- trol officials were using their heads for "nothing but hatracks" and said they had, for no legitimate reason, refused to grant a sugar gllotment to a Charlottetown cranberry deal- er for processing. John Blackmore (SC--Lethbridge) charged the government with a "re- prehensible" attempt to do away with the sugar beet industry. Mr. Abbott said 1946 Canadian production of this crop compared more ' favorably with pre-war fig- ures than that of any country, es- timated that sugar stocks were above those of last year but not above normal and threw no new light on the possible end of sugar rationing. WHEAT Trade Minister MacKinnon told John Bracken, Progressive Conser- vative leader, that when negotia- tions proceeded with Britain for a new contract price for the 1948 Canadian wheat crop every effort would be made to get a "fair re- turn" and consideration would be given to the difference between the world price and the present price laid down under the four-year con- tract. . TRADE Mr, MacKinnon said the growing adverse trade balance with the U. 8. was causing the government "great concern" and said efforts were be- ing made to make more purchases in the sterling countries and less from the U, 8 FEED Feed grain subsidies came up when Thomas Farquhar (IL--Algoma Bast) criticized C.C.F. statements that it was economically unsound to pay subsidies to Eastern farmers. T. J. Bentley (CCF--Swift Current) said the West felt no guilt about taking subsidies because they were geared to help the entire Canadian economy. Justice Minister Ilsley informed J. A. Charlton (PC--Brant) that freight subsidies of Western gr: moved east would continue. until the end of the year but said bushel subsidies were still under study. #nation's growing status in a stire | ring, troubled world and to mire ror the domestic difficulties ine herent in moving a modern coun= try through the final stages of reconversion from war ro peace. It saw the retention of wartime controls o; rent, srgar ani other things, saw bitter battles over dropping or failure to drop othe ers, saw the cost-of-living go up and the value of the dollar come, down, The Commons' session end- ed with a final flurry of money- voting which bore the remnants of its members through millions of dollars worth of items, But most of them, in one form or an- other, had been considered pre. viously. Sporadic Battles Sporadic battles of veterans housing, international finance, sugar control, grain subsidies, wheat and other matters spurted along the thinned ranks through the morning, afternoon snd even- ing sittings of another long day. Then early today Mr, Justice Pat- rick Kerwin, acting administrator in the absence of Viscount Alex ander, Governor-General, proro« gued Parliament in the red-care peted Upper Chamber. Parliament was prorogued une. til Aug. 26. This, however, is only, v pro tem "- 5; and will be exe tended periodcially by announce ments in the Canada Gazette. When Parliament is called it will pbe announced by Prime Minister Mackenzie King, Throne Speech {The 1,600-word Speech from The Throne stressed unsettled world conditions resulting from "failure" to conclude peace treat« ies with Germany and Austria. Largely a review of a broad and busy session, it touched immedi« ately on the slow progress of the world towards peace and recove ery. The failure to conclude treat« ies with Germany and Austria had complicated the economies and political situation everye where, Turning to the domestic sphere the speech referred to the mass of legislation passed, including measures for the continuation of wartime controls on prices, amendments to the National Housing Act, Increases in old age pensions, changes in the Civil Service Superannuation Act, con. solidation of the administration of the Defence Department and. establishment of a Dominion Coal Board and a Maritime Commise sion, Recent Numbers Will Feature Park Concert Bandmaster Herbert Gentry has chosen a decidedly interesting pro- gramme for the Sunday afternoon concert by the Salvation Army Band at Lakeview Park. It will consist of recent compo. sitions of such well known brass band writers as Gullidge of Aus- tralia, Jakeway and Mountain of England. Especially interesting will be the Chorale "Sun of My Soul". A transcription from the univers. ally sung choral composition by | Turner, it has been arranged in a most tuneful and intriguing arrangement. . The marches to be used have been brought out of the cupboard. They are from the earlier scores of Sal- vation Arthy music, yet because of their virility and inherent worth, they are as fresh as ever. Colonel Slater of London and Bandmaster Gore of Melbourne, Australia, are the "writers. Mrs. Ernest Sargeant will be the featured vocalist, and will be heard: in two delightful Songs: The program will be March: "Vesper Hyma"--Slater. Selection: "Divine Communion"-- Gullidge. Chorale: "Sun of My Soul"--Jake- way. Hymn Tune: "Weber"--Mountain. Selection: "Memories of the Past" --Jakeway. March: "Melbourne"--Gore. Toronto, July 18--(CP)--The biggest membership gain in the past 16 years resultzd from sib- stantial revival of. interest dur- ing the last year, the repert of Grand Secretary E. G. Dixon to the delegates of the Grand Lodge of Canada, A.F. and A.M, at their annual convention here yesterday. A total of 4,900 new members were accepted during the 1946 swelling Ontario Masonic mem- bership to more than 105,000, the secretary's report showed, Highlight of the closing meet- ing yesterday was the announce- ment of election results and the installation of uew officers. Former Deputy Grand Master Dr, T. H, Simpson of Hamilton Biggest Membership Gain For Masons in 16 Years was installed as the new Grand Master and James Mahar of Tor- onto, the new Deputy Grand Mas- ter. C. J. Heimrich .of Kitchener was elected Grand Senior War. den. Nembers elected (o the beard of general purposes were: R, C. Berkinshaw of Toroatc, Nelson C. Hart of London, H. L, Martin of Toronto, R. W. Treleaven of Hamilton and C. M. Pitts of Ot- tawa, Members - appointed to the board by the Grand Master were: J. N. Allan of Dunnville, A. L. Bennett of Galt, R. L. Dobbin of Peterborough and B. B. Foster of Ridgetown,