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OSHAWA Combining The Oshawa Times and Whitby Gazette and Chronicle . HE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE WHITBY, ~ OSHAWA-WHITBY, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1947 Price 4 Cents SIXTEEN PAGES VOL. 6--NO. 276 CCLAMATIONS FOR ALL POSTS: ONLY VOTE ON SCHOOL BY-LAW W.E.N. Sinclair, K.C., M.P., Passes At 74 Prominent Citizen, Was Liberal Leader Mayor Six Times Former leader of the Ontario Liberal Party and mem- ber of Parliament for Ontario Riding, William Edmund Newton: Sinclair, K.C., M.P., died at his home this morning in his 75th year. Prominent in the legal and civic life of the community for almost half a century, Mr. Sinclair postessed --&those inherent qualities of hones- GANADAVOTES FOR PARTITION OF HOLY LAND . By ROSS MUNRO Canadian Press Staff Writer Philippiness. Greece a in Redo vote in the Assembly pines was absent yesterday. In announcing Canada's decision to vote for partition, Ilsley said the Dominion does so because that course is the best of four "unattrac- tive and difficult" possibilities. At the same time, he expressed regret at the "threat of reprisal. and all the talk of fire and s "which we have heard from both sides to this controversy." : British Car Also Banned London, 'Nov, 26--(CP)--A Can- adian trade spokesman today con- firmed a report in this morning's Daily Graphic that Canada has "closed her doors to British cars until quota figures are worked out but said he had few details with which to amplify it. The Canada House spokesman said regulations barring shipments of British automobiles to Canada have been effective since Nov. 18 and will remain in effect until the conclusion of quota negotiations now in progress in Ottawa. Presumably the ban was caused by the new import the Dominion. Druggist Is Shot Police Hold Two Riverside, Ont,, Nov. 26--(CP)-- Two men, whom police declined to name, are bemg held today for in- vestigation following a search for a masked, gun-carrying bandit who shot and robbed 32-year-old Arthur Charlton of $40 in his drug store here last night. Police said both men generally fit the mieagre description given by Charlton and his wife, who saw the gunman stroll nonchalantly from the store after firing the shot. Charlton. an R.C.AF. veteran who operated the store for the last two years, is in hospital recovering from the shot which entered his chest just an inch above the heart, came out the right side and lodged in his right arm. The shooting occurred when Charlton apparently scoffed as the bandit pointed the gun at him and demanded his money. Exact amount taken from the till of the store is not know. restrictions in ty and ability which stamped him as one of Oshawa's leading citi- zens, Mr. Sinclair will rest at the Lake-McIntosh Funeral Home for gervice in Knox Pregbyterian Church at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov- ember 28, Interment will be in the Oshawa Union Cemetery, The services will be conducted by Rev, Hugh F, Davidson, minister of Knox Church, Of Scottish stock, the deceased was a son of the late John Sin- clair osnd'Lucy B. Rogers, and was born at the family homestead on the 4th Concession of Whitby Township. He received his educa- tion at the school on the corner of his father's farm and at the Whitby Collegiate Institute, duated from the University of : as fal to md ence with the degrees of B.A, and LL.B, and studied law: at+Os- foe Hall where he graduated in On the completion of his course he opened the practice of law in Oshawa which he prosecuted with marked success unti] his retire- ment last month. His success and integrity as a barrister was recog- nized a number of years ago by his election as a Bencher and la- ter a. a Life Bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada, a posi- tion of trust which he discharged with distinction to himself and the profession. A further honor conferred upon him was his inclu- sion in the list of King's Counsel issued in 1921, Six Times Mayor Always interested in the welfare and advancement of the cconmun- ity, Mr. Sinclair took a very active part for many years in civic poli- tics. He was mayor of the city on LEADING CITIZEN (Continued on Page 2) He, GOVT EXPELS 19 RUSSIANS FROM FRANCE Paris, Nov. 26 -- (AP) -- The In- terior Ministry announced today the expulsion frcm France of 19 Rus- sians for "interference in French affairs" during the current labor crisis, which erupted in new viol: ence as police and strikers battled in the streets of Lyon. The announcement identified the Russians as members of the "Soviet Patriotic Union" and said they in- cluded the President, the Treasurer and two Secretaries-General of the organization. The 19 were taken by bus to an unstated frontier and put across tire border, the Ministry said. National Security Police Inspectors swooped, down on.the homes of the Russians Tuesday morning and a few hours later drove them by bus to an unannounced destination, be- lieved to be the Soviet zone of Ger- many. The order came a few days after police raided a Russian repatriation camp outside, Paris, seized a small quantity of arms and removed a wo- man and her three children. "Fear Gas Used In Lyon ce used tear gas to break up a st ' march on the prefecture after a mass labor 'rally called by the Communist-dominat- ed 'General Confederation of Labor. Several persons were reported in- jured in fighting which broke out between police and the demonstrat- ors. Eye-witnesses estimated the number of strikers participating in the demonstration at approximately 20,000. , The trouble began when strikers attending the labor rally decided to march to the prefecture and present their grievances. They found ap- proaches to the prefecture blocked GOVERNMENT EXPELS (Continued on Page 2) THE WEATHER Cloudy, becoming cvercast Thursday afternoon. Widely scattered snowflurries chan-ing to coniinuous snow Thursday afternoon. Not much change in afternoen. .Not much change in temperature. Winds west 20 becoming light tonight and on Thursday. Low tonight and high Thursday 25 and 30. Death Removes Fine Citizen WILLIAM EDMUND NEWTON SINCLAIR, K.C., M.Y. Widely Mourned Contacted by The Times-Gaz- ett» men prominent in the eivie and professional] life of the city and district, together with lead- ers in the provincial and federal field voiced sincere regret at the passing of W. E, N. Sinclair, K.C., M.P, Their tributes to the ability and many fine qualities of the de. ceased are as follows:-- Acting' Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent William Edmund Newton Sin- clair combined exceptional] culture and charm with a strong sense of public duty he gave a lifetime of service to his city, his province and his country. The high esteem in WIDELY MOURNED (Continued on Page 2) NATION-WIDE STRIKE LOOMS 10 TIE ITALY Rome, Nov. 26--(AP)--Rome newspapers, echoing last week's threat by the pro-Communist Socialist Leader, Pietro Nenni, forecast today a general country- wide strike that will include ev- en Italy's public services, One newspapér, Risorgimento, a. Libera] Party organ, attributed its information to a 'credible source" and said the strike -- on Dec. 1--would be followed by a similar manifestation in France: As it did with the Nenni an- nouncement, the Italian General Confederation of Labor, only of- ganization which could call suc a strike in Italy, ridiculed the re. port. Nenni last week sald he oppos- ed "drop by drop" demonstrations (which have freckled Italy during the last two weeks as leftists as- sailed Premier De Gasperi's gov- ernment) and that he favored a general strike throughout Italy to protest against "violence against workers." . Risorgimento said today that, according ' to its informatiom, "watch" squads" with "the excuse of, supervising the.strike will be instructed to occupy all electric, telephone, telegraph, radio and railroad stations in Italy." The strike "envisages even the participation of elements of the police and armed forces." As now planned, it would last 24 hours. Early today there were no re- ports of disturbances in Italy, fol. lowing Monday's and Tuesday's violence in Calabria in which a Communist and a Christian Dem. ocrat were killed, 150 Laid Off Tax Blamed Brantford, Nov. 26 --(C?)-- 'The Universal Cooler Company of Can- ada Ltd. today laid off 150 of the 250 employees at the company's West Brantford plant. Dan Robertson, President and General Manager, said the lay-off was due to cancellation of orders as a result of the 25-per.cent excise tax on imported refrigeration equipment. Members of the Oshawa City Council For 1948 Pana eer DELL TELLER RS MICHAEL STARR ALEX 8. ROSS + WILLIAM J. LOCK RUSSELL D. HUMPHREYS SAMUEL JACKSON, JR. RAE HALLIDAY Four New Members For City Council; One for Board, PUC Pre-election tension met a premature death last night when, for the first time in more than 30 years, all candidates for public office in the city were declared elected by acclama~ tion. Sole item to be decided on next Monday's "election day" will be the question of the $700,000 money by-law for the erection of the proposed new sec-@ ondary school on which only the 8,000-0dd property owners are entitled to vote, The dozen or so candidates present at the municipal offices quietly congratulated Mayor F. N. McCallum cn his election for a third term as City Clerk F, E. Hare announced at 9 o'clock, the deadline for qualifications, a clean sweep of acctlamations, While there had been indica- tions during the day that Mayor McCallum niight not be opposed in his bid for re-election, it was almost a foregone conclusion that there would be a contest for at least city council. However, as 9 o'clock appréyched, it was apparent that qualifications would reach a bare minimum to fill the 10 council, 4 Board of Education end 2 Public Utilitles posts, - Four 'Missing Four members. of the 1947 council will bs missing from next year's roster -- Aldermen Ernie Cay and A. G. Davis, present fin. ance committee heads; Ald. J. Norval Willson. and Ald. J, A, ACCLAMATIONS (Continned on Page 3) Gaming House Charge Brings Fine of $100 Pleading guilty in police court to- day to a charge of keeping a com- mon gaming house at 10 Simcoe Street South, William Cook, was fined $100 and costs or one month. Moneys and equipment found in the establishment were confiscated 'by the court, Det.-Sgt. A. Alexander of the Police Department told the court that a rald was conducted 'at 11.45 p.m. Wednesday, November 19. He testified that entrance was rerused when he knocked on the door so it was "smashed down". He*was ac- companied by Det.-Sgt. D. McLel- an, Sgt. D, Foreman and a consta- e. "In the front room", he. testified, "a dice e had been in progress." The officer produced a table rake, a leather dice cup, a number of pairs of dice and $78.75 in cash. Given Third Term MAYOR FRANK N. McCALLUM Who was accorded an acclamation for his third term as Mayor of Osh. awa. While three nominees were eligible to oppose him, 'no other. qualification was filed with City Clerk F. E. Hare, Church At Picton Destroyed By Fire # picton, Ont., Nov, 26--(CP)--Sol. diers helped firemen fight a $50,= 000 fire which early today destroyed St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Origin of the blaze was unknown. The church had a seating capae city of 600. The minister of the church, Rev. Peter Reid, who lives next door, tried to save vestments and books but flames blocked his efforts. CHRISTMAS TREES Christmas trees began to make their appearance in downtown Osh awa today in preparation for Sgtur- day's Santa Claus parade and the. Christmas season. Trees are being erected on all the poles in the' business area by the city's board of works. Organization sponsoring the Santa Claus festivities is the Osha= wa Businessmen's Association. % LATE NEWS BRIEFS DISMISS ASSESSMENT APPEALS Lindsay, Ont., Nov. 26 (CP)--The Ontario Munici- pal Board has dismissed appeals by Zellers Limited and . W. Woolworth Limited against business assessment as department stores, it was announced today. Department stores are liable to 50 per cent business assessment here and variety stores to 35 per cent. YOUTH RESCUES CHILDREN Hamilton, Nov. 26 (CP)--A 17-year-old youth, Edward Jones, was credited with saving the lives of two infants early today when he dashed into a blazing one- storey cottage in the Bridgeview survey, east of Hamil« ton, to snatch seven-month-old Larry Fairchild and his three-year-old sister, Sheila Marie, from the flames. Both children were unhurt. The children's parents and two other adults occupying the stucco. cottage were treated for burns in hospital here. REACH SHIP, FOUR ALIVE Ketchikan, Alaska, Nov. 26 (AP)--The Coast Guard reported today it had found four men alive and three dead on the bow of the army transport Clarksdale Vic- tory, which was smashed on the rocky beach of Hippa Island. Capt. Niels Haugen, Commandant, said the searching party did not report finding any trace of the other 44 crew members of the ship and prospects of their survival "don't look very good." POLISH VETERANS SOUGHT Ottawa, Nov. 26 (CP)--Arthur MacNamara, Deputy ' Minister of Labor, announced today that the govern ment's national employment service is attempting fo trace 12 Polish veterans now missing from their places of employment. The men were among the former mem- bers of the Polish Army brought to Canada to work on farms. "Employers are being asked to report any cases of the 12 work." missing men applying for Roiagricultural '