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>) HE DAILY TIMES.GAZETTE Combining The Oshawa Times and Whitby Gazette and Chronicle OSHAWA WHITBY. "VOL. 6--NO. 299 . OSHAWA-WHITBY, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1947 EN Price 4 Cents SIXTEEN PAGES EXPRESS CAR, CONTENTS BURNED > Arab Bullets R Tommies Fight Off ake Jewish Funeral Procession Arab Attackers | In Highway Duel By Carter L. Davidson : Jerusalem, Dec. 23 (AP)--British Tommies fought to- day against Arabs who attacked highway traffic north of Jerusalem, and Arab bullets raked a Jewish funeral proces- sion on the sacred Mount of the Ascension. A green-turbaned Arab led the highway attackers in a wiki exchange of fire with a British® convoy, army sources said. The convoy blasted hillsides above Bab El Wad, from which attackers' bul- lets wounded a Swedish journalist. and eight Jews this morning. At Haifa, meanwhile, British for- ces brought to port a two-masted refugee schooner carrying about 800 illegal Jewish immigrants. Prepar- ations were made immediately to transfer the immigrants to deten- tion camps on Cyprus. Arab casualties were unknown in the highway duel in which one Bri- tish officer was wounded. Army sources said the convoy raked the attackers' position with 10,000 rounds. .. David Ben-Gurion, chairman of the Jewish Agency executive, was reported to have been a passenger in one of the convoy cars under at- tack. y The funeral procession of the |g Mount of The Ascension for Robert Clive Stern, English-born Jewish ARAB BULLETS (Continued on Page 2) One Is Shot Two Escape In Robbery Toronto, Dec. 23 (CP) --One of three suspected safecrackers was wounded in the left leg last might as Constable Johr®Thompson sought to apprehend the trio for question. ing in connection with an automo- bile theft. Kenneth Kelly, 22, the wounded man, was charged with car 'theft, breaking and entering and being in possession of burglar tools. The two other men escaped. Thompson fired two warning shots in the air as he chased the trio along midtown streets. When the warnings were not obeyed, he fired a third shot at Kelly's legs. The youth collapsed to the pave- ment, shouting, "I surrender!" The three men fled from the stolen car less than an hour after it was used to cart away a safe con- taining $200 from an east-end candy shop, police said. Taompson kept watch over the car--parked on a side street--until Hares men walked up and got into "I approached the car, gn in hand," sald the constable. "I told them to put up their hands but they didn't pay any attention to my gun, just scattered." Detectives said that in the car they found two "jimmies" used earlier to break into the candy store. They said they believe the stolen safe is cached near the spot where the .car was found. 800 Refugees Intercepted By Navy Unit London, Dec. 23--(Reuters)--The Pan York, one of two vessels which for several weeks have been lying off the Romanian port of Constan- za and were believed by the British authorities to be preparing to em- bark Jewish illegal immigrants for Palestine, ' sailed yesterday in bal- last, according to reliable reports. The sister ship, the Pan Crescent, is expected to sail' also in the near future without embarking passen- ers. (At Haifa today, a refugee ship bearing approximately 800 illegal immigrants, intercepted yesterday while trying to run the Palestine blockade, arrived under the escort of two British destroyers. (British. troops were deployed along the docks to transfer the im- 'migrants to two British vessels for deportation to detention camps on Cyprus. Considerable Mystitication ha beén caused in official quarters London by this latest turn in the story of the two Pan ships, whose .| movements during the autumn across the Mediterranean and through the Black Sea straits had been followed with the closest at- tention. Since the ships were strongly be- lieved to be involved in the illegal immigrant traffic and since they were by far the largest yet to be employed, being jointly capable of carrying between 8,000 and 10,000, thiey presented a considerable prob- lem for British naval and military authorities in Palestine, It is feared that the Pan York and Pan Crescent may be moving south to the Bulgarian ports of Warna or Burgas because for some reason the concentration of their intended passengers has proved easier there than in Rcmania, FIRE DESTROYS LODGE Lindsay, Dec. 23 (CP).--The Lit- tle Hawk Lodge, a lakeside tourist resort between Minden and Dorset, near hear, was destroyed by fire early today. The fire, believed to have started as a result of soot and gas accumulated in a stove pipe, caused an estimated $10,000 damage. today, light tonight and Wed- nesday, Low tonight and high Wednesday 8 and 20. Royal Family Planning Sandringham Christmas London, Dec. 23 (AP) -- Despite the austerity that will dim the celebration mof8 than usual, /this promises to be the Royal family's happiest Christmas since before the war. For one thing, the new member of the circle--Princes Elizabeth's husband, Prince Philip, now settling down to his desk at the Admiralty ~will be welcomed with suitable re- jolcing to a traditional holiday sea- son. at Sandringham, the King's birthplace in Norfolk. A tree has been chosen, a me- dium-sized one, and the brittle de- torations have been taken out of their tissue paper and cotton wrap- ping. Household retainers have ound holly and even a few sprigs of mistletoe, Family gifts will be set under the jree. It 'is: an established policy, aowever, not to publicize what they wre. The staff at Sandringham and smployees: at. the other Royal resi- jences habitually are remembered vith presents, and those boasting ongest - service receive personal jreetings frcem the King and Queen. A Sandringham Christmas means rarol singing by villagers and farm. irs in the region, by domestic yorkers on the beautifully landscap- ed grounds, and by the younger members of the Royal family them- selves. Food and drink will be -modest in a noble house where fattened fowl and choice game, young pig and the tenderest beef, rich pud- dings and cakes, vintage wines and rare brandies once were served in abundance. Those who handle the details said the Royal family probably would dine on "some kind of poultry," roast beef, roasted potatoes, cooked green vegetables and Christmas pudding, Some wines will be served, For 80-year-old Queen Mary, who only the greatest obstacles would keep away frcen these parties, there will be her favorite sherry. Queen Eliza beth may have a taste of what she most prefers--champagne, The King likes a Scotch and so- da and he is a connisseur of bran- dies. More than likely, Prince Phil- ip will join his father-in-law in a glass or two. Princess Elizabeth has little liking for alcohol in any form and Princess Margaret is too young for anything except soft drinks. - It amounts, in the words of court authorities, to 'nothing very special --a simple Christmas, really, but a happy one." LIST '37 DEAD WHEN TRAINS Frankfurt, Dec. 23-- (AP) -- Thirty-seven persons perished and more than 300 were injured last night when two express trains jammed with holiday pas- sengers collided head on at Fahr- Irlich in the French occupation zone. h Officials of the Cologne Ralil- road said 98 of the most serious- ly injured were taken tonearby Neuwied hospitals, German police expressed fear that more dead and injured might be found in the tangled wreckage, Fahr-Irlich lies midway be- tween Cologne and Frankfurt-and all rail traffic on that line "was halted by the disdster, worst rail accident in Germany since the war, Both trains in the collision were reported to have been<so crowded tRat many passengers were standing in corridors and compartments, . Rescuers sai they believed two cars had fallen into the Rhine, which parallels the track, a possibility which might boost the death toll considerably, Some authorities said it was possible the victims might include persons other than Germans since one of the trains was en route from Basle, Switzerland, to Col- ogne. Mayor Host At Annual Civic Dinner Devold of its traditional pre- nomination atmosphere, the annual mayor's dinner last night was an occasion for fellowship and expres- sions of mutual appreciation among city council, civic officials and members of the various boards. The gathering, held irr the Picca- dilly Room of Hotel Genosha, was one of the larges¥ of its kind in the city's history and was atttended for the first time by members of tthe Town Planning Commission, the Public Utilities Commission, the chairman of the Board of Educa- tion and the Hospital Board chair- man. Head table guests were His Honor Judge D. B. Coleman, His Wor- ship Magistrate FP. S. Ebbs, Crown Attorney Alex C. Hall, City Solici- tor T. K. Creighton, K.C., ML.A,, T. L Wilson, president of the Chamber" of Commerce; S. J. Bathe, chairman of the Public Utilities Commission and J. A. Morphy, chairman of the Hospital Board. His Worship Mayor F N. McCal- lum acted as genial host and wel- comed the guests individually, call- ing on each to speak briefly. Con- cluding speaker was Mr, Creighton who stressed the importance of municipal government as a founda. tion for the democratic system. De- voted service by citizens in close touch with the affairs of their com- munity would continue to prove more effective than dictatorial forms of direction from the above, he said. Bank Bandits Get 7 Years Toronto, Dec, 23--(CP) -- Allen 'Waites, 24, of suburban Mimico and Richard Kimble, 21, of Hamilton, today were each sentenced to seven years for the $1,968 armed robbery last Sept. 3 of a branch of the Roy- al Bank of Canada in nearby Eto- bicoke. Both youths had pleaded guilty. Waites is the son of Mayor Amos Waites of Mimico. Lionel H. Dunston, the bank manager, testifying at the trial ear- lier this month, said Waites pulled a gun on him and the teller, W. E. Norton, pushed a cardboard carton at them "and ordered me to put all the money in." The. robbers, one of whom wore dark glasses, the other a taxl dri- ver's cap pulled down over his eyes, escaped in a stolen . automobile' which later was found abandoned in west-end Toronto. Waites and Kimble were arrested two days later. Most of the stolen $1,968 was recovered, STOCKBROKER KILLED " Toronto, Dec. 23--(CP)-- Harley F, Godard, Toronto stockbroker, was killed today in a traffic acgident at the downtown intersection of Bay and Fleet streets. Police said a truck, hit 'by a street-car, was thrown almost completely around and struck him. He was pronounced dead when he reached hospital. IN COLLISION | To Have a Happy Christmas fering from dreaded leukemia. joyful a one as possible for the little JOHN ARTHUR BUECHLER Three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Buechler, 275 College Avenue, whe has returned home from 'the Toronto Sick Children's Hospital suf- Hospital doctors hold out no hope for his recovery. His parents are determined to make this Christmas as fellow. photo by Campbell's Studio Glow By Murray Avenue,: 'A Christmas tree,.all glow through the living room. home with the red-and-green Buechler. Of Gay Christmas Melts Gloom For Boy Given Up By Doctors Goldblatt Sprightly wreaths dance in the windows at 275 College spangles and lights, sends its But gusts of wintry gloom beat against the little white shingles. Christmas has little warmth for Mr. -and Mrs. Arthur Three-year-old Johnny Buechler has been strick- en with leukemia. Doctors say this ig his last Christmas. Leukemia, a dreaded disease of ® the blood.making organs, struck in late August. Johnny went to the Toronto Sick Children's Hospital in September and again in October. After Intensive treatment, hospital authorities released him, * Johnny doesn't have the sparkle and verve of a three-year-old. The impish curiosity which used to plague his mother is gone. Doesn't Want Candy "If there was candy in the house," said Mrs, Buechler, "he used to haunt us until he got it. Now he doesn't even want it when we offer it to him." Listless most of the time, Johnny perks up when he sees his baby brother, three-month-old Terry. It's "his baby," Mrs. Buechler adds as she bounces gurgling Terry on her lap. An old toy tractor, which used to chug bravely across the living room floor, stands idle in one corner of the room. It won't work now and Johnny is still interested enough in toys to want another one. "We haven't been able to buy one like 1t," said his mother. "We ordered one from a catalogue but it didn't come. Instead, we're count- ing on one of- those wind-up trains." Johnny was scheduled to take a trip down to see Santa Claus at the Forester's Hall tonight. But Mr. and Mrs. Buechler feel that he isn't well enough®for the trip. "Dog Is Pal Johnny and his coal-black spaniel, "Nigger," 'used to be inseparable companions playing and frolicking indoors and out. "Nigger" still scoots frantically up and down College Avenue, still paws eagerly at the front door but when he gets inside, he slumps down into a heap on the floor with a cautious glance at quiet-spoken Johnny. The three-year-old boy sleeps a lot these days. His appetite is in tune with his mood; he eats little although he does drink his milk. One thing sure this Christmas-- Santa won't forget to bring that train to 275 College Avenue. The Buechler's Christmas story will be a happy one--for a few hours at Expectation Omaha, Dec. 23 (AP).--Jailer Emil Stahmer looked at the name on a note addressed in care of the County Jail. "No such customer here," remarked to himself. Then he turned the letter over and saw on the back: "If not here, hold until he arrives," Four Hunters Found Safe Liverpool, N. St, Dec. 23, (CP) --The four young hunters from Liverpool missing in the Port Mouton woods near this south shore Nova Scotia town were found today. The quartet had been missing since Thursday when they went rabbit hunting, The four young men were found at Sable River, 15 miles from the point where they entered the woods Thursday on their hunt. No immediate details were available regarding their con- dition, Earlier Raymond Frausel, a veteran guide, said the only hope that the quartet was alive was if they had matches, he Kitchener Council Boosts Own Pay Kitchener, Dec. 23--(CP)--Salary increaess for the mayor and alder- men were approved by city council last night. 'rhe mayor's remuner- ation was raised by $1,000--from $1,500 to $2,500--while the alder- men were boosted from $240 per year to $500, In the case of the aldermen $10 will be deducted for each regular or special meeting missed. Ald. Dr. 8. F. Leavine, with par- tial support from Aldermen John Cook and Mayor-elect James Wash- Police Given Increase In Salaries The Board of Police Commission- ers meeting in the municipal offi- ces board room, yesterday afternoon approved a recommendation for in- crease in the salaries of police de- partment members. Unanimous agreement was given a motion that the Deputy Minister of Highways be contacted regarding speed limit signs being placed on the Ritson Road artery from High- way No 2A, and official notice was given that all applications for re- newal of taxi licenses must bein the commission's hands before Jan- uary 10, 1948. A delegation of three members of the police department felt satis- fied with the board's decision to increase all the staff's salaries in 1948. Other Ontario cities of com- parable size have for some time been paying wages to their police departments higher than those re- ceived here, but the present in- crease will put Oshawdpolice on a financial level with these munici- palities. The increase will come in- to effect on January 1. Discussion of a letter frofh J. C. Fetterly, principal of Ritson Road Public School, resulted in the board's decision to write the Deputy Minister of Highways requesting that signs be placed in the vicinity of the school. Function of the signs would be to inform motorists on the busy thoroughfare that scrool children would necessitate strict adherence to the speed limit at certain hours each day. Mr, Fetterly's letter suggested that ac- tion in this regard be taken before any accidents occurred. The board stressed the 1948 re- quirement for renewal of taxi licen- ses when it informed The Times- Gazette that all applications for re- newal had to be in prior to January 10. Santa Visits Labor Council Yule Tree Oshawa and District Labor Coun- oll passed just one resolution last night: thank you, Santa Claus! While; some 50 children of coun- cll members sat wide-eyed at the Union Hall, Santa unloadad his Christmas bag full of presents. Each present was carefully marked--one for every child in the room. With a chuckle and a burst of infectious laughter, Santa hurried away to continue his busy pre- Christmas rounds. Jigsaw puzzles and rubber balls popped out of brightly-wrapped parcels just as soon as Santa had made his exit. Eager kiddies 'investigated other gifts of Santa too--those intriguing bags chock full of candies and nuts. Santa didn't skip over all the "oldsters" at the labor council's first Christmas party. For instance, Council Secretary M. J. "Mike" Fenwick unravelled the wrappings on a particularly big box to find an elegant cushion. Only trouble was that the cushion resembled a cac- tus plant with a fine crop of por- cupine quills. Asan added mem- ento, the council's secretary re- ceived two candles--presumably to light the way home on lonely, dull- lit Ritson Road. Mrs, Mabel Mayne, hard-work- ing member of the Christmas party committee, wasn't forgotten either. Deposited for her was a' basket brimful of apples, potatoes and carrots and inside was a card with the note--"to aid in fighting the high cost of living." Delegate William Rutherford; participant in a good many labor council debates and also a member of the Christmas party commijtee, got a set of matched "cuff links"-- two pairs of nuts and bolts, no less. Assisting in the musical program were 'Jean Hurst, vocalist, and Johnny Hurst, accordionist. Miss Caroline Frolick played a set of piano numbers during the lunch- eon part of the program. Members of the committee for the affair in addition to Mrs. Mayne and Delegate Rutherford were: James Cullen, Council Presi dent BE. A. Jones, William Howells, 8S. H. Atkinson and Herbert Bates. Pole Slide Kills Fireman Aged 73 Brockville, Dec. 23--(CP)--In the old -days, volunteer fireman Alvin Fox, 73, could slide down the fire- hall's brass pole with the best of them. Last night while paying a pre- Christmas visit, he took his last slide. Firemen picked him up, took him to hospital where he died. He had suffered a broken hip and shock when he slid to the hall's burn, voiced opposition to the plan. floor. C.N. Baggage Car On Toronto Train Totally Destroyed 'Toronto, Dec. 23 (CP)--Fire has destroyed almost all baggage and express in baggage car No. 8620 of the Cana- dian National Railways Toronto-Winnipeg train near Sudbury Junction, C.N.R. officials announced here today. They said they believed spontaneous combustion caused Honored W. GORDON BUNKER A.P.A, Business Administrator of - the Oshawa Board of Education; who has been honored with member. ship in the Institute of Accredit. ed Public Accountants. Mr, Bun- ker also president of the On. tario Association of School Busi. ness Officials, : Cannot Change Nomination Time In reply to its enquiry as to whether the time and date of the nominaiton meeting could be changed, the East Whitby Township Council has received the following reply from the Department of Municipal Af- fairs: "In order to change the time and daté of the holding of nominations a by.law must be passed previous to November 1." The nomination will therefore be held as advertised between the hours of 1 and 2 pm. on Monday, December 29, at the Township Hall in Columbus. ~--------ethe blaze discovered in the express section of the car when 'the train's first section, reached Sudbury Junc. tion at 7:27 a.m. "Every effort was made by the train crew with fire extinguishers and water hose from the locomotive to extinguish the fire byt witlout success," said Vice-President J. P. Pringle of the railway's central region. "With the exception of the Sud. bury baggage--piled at the door-- and a dog checked through to Hornepayne, the entire contents of the car were destroyed and the car itself so thoroughly swept by fire that it is a total loss. Colonist car No. 2757, adjoining the baggage car, was damaged slightly at the end nearest the baggage car. "The fire was caused by what appears to be spontaneotg combus- tion. This would indicat® that the rules and regulations governing the shipment of express had been con- travened by improper shipment of inflammable material. A thorough investigation is being made. to determine the origin of the fire. "Train baggageman F. Lee suse tained a slightly burned right fore. arm. No other injuries are re- ported." Sudbury Junction is about eight miles east of Sudbury. Chief Friend Warns Motorists Chief of Police Owen D. Friend today issued a stern warning te motorists to act "in a normal, res. pectable manner" during the Christe mas and New Year festive season He stressed the modern-day prov. erb: "If you drive, don't drink, If you drink, don't drive." fe Referring to the frequent court cases involving drunk drivers, Chigj Friend said it was common enough anytime of the year but was inclim. ed to worsen when pecple are holi: daying, "Anyone may imbibe," he pointed out, "but he certainly should not try to handle a car." Not only was there a threat to the dri- ver himself, but pedestrians were ip censtant 'danger when an intoxi. cated motorist was on the road. "Please be reasonable," was his final suggestion. Pleas Of Newsman, Police Fail To Avert Death Leap Chicago, Dec. 23--(AP)--Two po- licemen and a Chicago Times pho- tograrher sped tothe apartment of Mrs. Patricia Brody yesterday after she had telephoned the Times and said she was going to commit sui- cide. While police were en route to the home the 36-year-old divorcee, a reporter at the Times talked to Mrs. Brody for 20 minutes pleading with her not to kill herself, He talked of Christmas, of new hope that might come with the new year, of God's mercy, of the 11-year-old ,adopted daughter she had mentioned. Several times during the telephone conversation she threatened to break the connection and jump frcem her third-floer window. Each time the reporter coaxed her out of it. 'I have troubles. . .there's nothing to live for," she told him. She hung up when the police and photcgrapher John Arabinko arrive ed. She told the officers: "Go away. I don't want any policeman." They left and Arabinko stayed When she double-locked the doo: Arabinko began to unlock it. He told Mrs. Brody the policeman would send a police matron to help her, Suddenly, Arabinko said, she dart. ed to a window and quickly threw it open, Arabinko attempted to grak her--but too late. £he jumped to her death. _ % LATE NEWS BRIEFS x OFFICEK DIES SUDDENLY Toronto, Dec. 23 ¢ uson, 49, director o CP)--Detective Sgt. Gordon Fer- the. Toronto Missing Persons ureaus died suddenly today of a cerebral hemorrhage. He helped form the bureau 16 years ago. Sgt. Ferguson was a native of Laxton Township, near Lindsay. He is survived by his widow and two sons. SEVEN ESCAPE FLAMES Espanola, Ont., Dec. 23 (CP)--Fire early toaay des- troyed an 11-room house occupied by Rene Bussiere and his wife and seven children, all of whom escaped without injury. Damage was estimated at $8,000. A nearby store was saved from the flames. THIEVES'RAID STORE Kitchener, Dec. 23 (CP)--Thieves early today stole watches and bracelets of a retail value of $1,500 in a smash-and-grab raid on a local jewellry store window. Fourteen watches and as-yet-untabulated list of other valuables were taken. HINT BUTTER CEILING Ottawa, Dec. 23, (CP)--Reimposition of a price ceil- ing on butter is under serious consideration in the face of a price and consumption rise since the ceiling came off last June and action may be taken shortly, it was learned here,