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' THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE Combining The Oshawa Times and Whitby Gazette and Chronicle OSHAWA-WHITBY, SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 1948 OSHAWA "WHITBY VOL. 7--No. 26 Price 4 Cents SIXTEEN PAGES | TWO INFANTS DIE IN HOME FIRE Violence Spreads As Mobs Riot In India v In Street '15 Killed, 54 Hurt Fights At Bombay, Poona Bombay, Jan, 31 (Reuters) --Grief-maddened crowds, shouting "burn them out" exploded in sudden scenes of violence in Bombay and Poona today as a minute-by-minute radio description of the funeral of Mohandas K. Gandhi, assassinated in New Delhi yesterday, boomed out over the loudspeakers set up in the streets. ®-- The little preacher of non-vio- lence, who is considered a saint by millions of Hindus and by may Mos- lems had scarcely breathed his last when bloody rioting broke out in Bombay. Fifteen persons were reported killed and 54 injured when comu- nal rioting broke out. Affected areas of Bombay were placed under a po- lice curfew. An official statement sald: "Full police and military pre- cautions have been taken. In both Bombay and Poona large numbers of people were attacked and in some cases crowds set on fire a number .of con. nected with India's extreme ortho- dex Hindu political organzations-- the Hindu Mahasabha which has followed the communal line in con- trast to the Congress standpoint of Hindu-Moslem unity. Police opened fire in both cities to quell attacks on the Mahasabha, to which Gandhi's alleged assassin, Antha Rah Godse, at one time be- longed. A curfew had been imposed in one area until 7 p.m. local time. Police armed with sten guns pa- trolled Bombay in jeeps and Gurkha troops manned armored cars and moved through crowded streets as official, industrial and bu#iness life came to a complete standstill to mourn Gandhi's death. Meanwhile, criminal investigation department men carried out inten- sive searches of a number of build- ings over the greater Bombay area in an endeavor to find clues of a reported Gandhi assassination con- spiracy. It was learned that they had ar- rested five persons suspected of be- ing involved in a plot. More arrexts were expected, By early afternoon Bombay dis- turbances appeared to have halted, though large crowds were still mov- ing through the northern part of the city, where a few shopkeepers who had tried to keep open had their goods dragged out into the streets and burned. At Poona six' people associated with Hindu Mahasabha activities were detained following police searches, The reason was not known, Body Of Ghandi Cremated Amid Scenes Of Disorder As India Girds For Riots New Delhi, Jan. 31--(CP)--The funeral pyre of Mohandas Gandhi was set afire by his son Devadas just before 5 p.m. the All-India Radio reported. A crowd numbering tens of thous- ands surged forward as Devadas placed live coals in the pyre above his father's heart. Gandhi's fol- lowers chanted hymns and prayers. Police struggled with the crowd as it tried to view the ceremonies. The body of the man who preach- ed peace and order, was carried to his state funeral under heavy mili- tary guard and amid sgenes of dis- order. The way of his funeral procession led more than five miles from Birla House, where he was shot to death last night, to the Hindu burning ground by the River Jumna, where his body was to be cremated on a log pile. - Thousands lined the route for their last "darshan"--holy glimpse-- of the 78-year-old Hindu spiritual leader, often called "Mahatma" (great-souled one). He was carried on a flower-draped vehicle. Before the procession started dis- order broke out in crowds that | fir clamored until they were given a look at the body outside Birla House home of a millionaire industrialist friend of Gandhi. Women and children were trampled. Three men were treated for stick blows on their heads. No serious injuries were reported. India braced herself meanwhile in fear of new riots among Hindus, Sikhs and Moslems. Fifteen al- ready had been killed in Bombay. Gandhi was shot with a pistol in 'the chest and one leg as he walked into the garden of the mansion last night to hold a prayer meeting. Hindu Is Held A 25-year-old Hindu listed as "Nathuram" was booked on sus- picion of murder the assassina- tion. He was held a secret place for fear of lynching. By law he must go before a magistrate today. The magistrate will decide whether evidence justifies holding him long- er. The Poona correspondent of the National Standard, Bombay news- paper, said the man's name was Nathu Ram se and he was founder of Hindu Rashtriya Dal (Hindu National Corps) and pub- lisher of a paper, Hindu Rastra | (Hindu Nation) in Poona. He reported Hindu Rasta's office had been stoned an an engineer ing works connected with it set on e. . He said police had searched 12 houses and arrested four persons. Godse, the correspondent said, was FUNERAL (Continued on Page 2) North Oshawa Scout Group Marks Second Anniversary "You have had one year of trial. Another year of experience has goneby. I trust that you have writ- ten down that experience in your minds!" stated President J. Harry Rigg at the second annual father and son banquet of the 6th Osh- awa Boy Scout troop held last ight at the Council House, at Camp Samac. With "Forward" a definite motto for 1848 clearly written into 'each report, the group presented ambitious plans for 1948. Over 100 dads and sons were present to witness the second an- + niversary of the rejuvenation of the 6ia North . Osawa Group. Chairman for the evening was A. H. Bramley. Also at the hgad table were F. Crawford, M. son, F. Lee, E. A. Tattersall, Reeve T. D. Thomas, Commissioner Leonard C. "" Knight, Mrs, W. Corett, Commis- sioner J. H. Bateman, President J. Harry Rigg, Commissioxers Dorothy Alker and Charles K. Anderson, J. Stredwick and D. Hutcheon, 'The banquet was officially open- ed hy Commissioner Leonard C. Knight, who asked the blessing and after an enjoyable banquet dinner hag been served by the mother's of the 6th North Oshawa Mother's Auxiliary, A, H. Bramley proposed the toast to His Majesty the King. This was followed by a sing-song conducted by Cubmaster Don Houlden of the 8th "B" Cub Pack. In his remarks, the chairman, Mr. Bramley, reviewed the last two difficult years, and expresed hope that 1948 would mean another year of substantial progress. : "We have gained considerable equipment and knowledge in the last two years," he stated. He presented the Group Com- mittee of the 6th Group, consist- ing of vice-chairman M. Hodgson, secretary. Mr. Cochrane and com- mitteemen Milner, Stredwick, Lee and Hutcheon. Next on the slate as speaker was Reeve Thomas, who brought the Group the well wishes of the Town- ship of East Whitby. Main speaker for the : evening was President J. Harry Rigg who recalled the second birth of the 6th Oshawa Group, over two years ago. He outlined the position of the SCOUT GROUP (Continued on Page 8) ° FIRE DAMAGE 1S $100,000 IN BELLEVILLE Belleville, Jan. 31--(CP)--Fire- men rescued two R.C.M.P. officers from a window early today as fire gutted the two-storey Chamber of Commerce building, causing an es- timated $100,000 damage to the stone structure and an adjoining brewers' warehouse. Constables W. Christy and T. Hole found the stairs blocked by flames after they had turned in the alarm. from the second-storey R.C.M.P. offices and were taken by ladder from a window when fire- men arrived. The building is opposite the City Hall in midtown Belleville. iremen fought the blaze with five hoses for three hours before bringing it under control. The grey limestone structure is the former Scnator Corby build- ing, and is attached to the brew- ers' warehouse by an arcade. Firemen, hampered by the bitter cold, fought to confine the flames to that block and were still pour- ing water on the smoking ruins four hours after' the blaze was discovered. . Cause of the fire was not deter- mined immediately, Ice Carnival AtBathePark Is Success Despite extremely cold weather the Ice Carnival held by the Bathe Park Community Association last night was an outstanding success. A large number of parents and chil- dren braved the cold to take part in the various events and to enjoy the program. An extensive program of races and costume competitions was run off with prizes being given to the first and second place winners, Due to tke cold the prizes were present- ed quickly and unfortunately no list was kept for publication. Herb, Bathe and the men of the community were in charge of the program while Mrs. C. Baxter and the ladies looked after the refresh- ments which were very warming and much appreciated. Phil Holloway was master of ceremonies and mem- bers of the Oshawa Kinsmen Club served as judges. One of the highlights of the eve- ning's entertainment was the con- tribution made by members of the Oshawa Skating Club, The acts put on by Ray and Norma Petre, Hugh Smith, Beverley Millman, Eleanor Harrington, and Sonya Dodwell were all excellent and were much appreciated. A public address system was in operation and was used for the skajing which followed the various competitions. The association is most appreciative of those who do- nated prizes and helped to make the carnival a success. Girl, 15, Is Found Dead By Hanging Police Hold Man Three Rivers, Que., Jan. 31-- (CP)--Provincial Police said today they were convinced that 15-year- old Rita Lafontaine, found hang- ing Thursday from a school fire bscape, had committed suicide after first trying to poison herself. They said. they expected to charge a 25-year-old man, whose name was not revealed, with hav- ing carnal knowledge of the young girl. L Pending resumption of a coron- er's inquest, the man is held on a coroner's warrant as a material witness. Police said an autopsy re- vealed the poisoning attempt and that 'their investigations showed the man was not with the girl at the time she hanged herself with her scarf. The girl was reported having been seen with the man Wednes- day night coming from a suburban hotel in'a "dazed condition." VARSITY EDITOR UPHELD Toronto, Jan. 31--(CP) -- The Students' Administrative Council at the University of Toronto yester- day expressed confidence in Editor Don Moir of the Varsity, undergru- duate daily newspaper, and defend. ed the Varsity's right to make free editorial comment "within the bounds of good judgment." The ac- tion arose from a controversy over treatment of student veteran news. Prominent In Edmonton Case' Ed Magistrate Harold Hawe (right) yesterday, at Edmonton, committed Jack Kent Cooke, publisher of Iiew Liberty magazine; Harold Dingman, writ- er, and Dr. Charlotte Whitton, Canadian welfare worker, to stand trial on charges of conspiring to publish def! tory libel ning Alberta welfare administration, George Steer (left), counsel for Dr, Whitton, refused Thursday to answer one of the magistrate's questions and faced possibility of being cited for contempt. No action was taken in this matter yesterday, CMA Head Sees Sale For Canadian Goods In South Africa Market R. C. Berkinshaw.- Canadian Manufacturers' Asociation -- presi- dent and member of the recent Canadian Trad8 Mission to South Africa, told the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce last night that in his opinion there were few Canadian- made products which would not command a ready sale in the Un- ion of South Africa. That country, he said, offered an important end expanding market for Canadian products since it would be sce time yet before its own industrial resources could sup. ply the demand of its domestic markets for capital and consumer goods. Mr. Berkinshaw, who is vice-pre- sident, general manager and treas- urer of the Goodyear Time and Rubber Company of Canada Ltd. and one of Canada's leading indus- trialists, said he had returned from his 25,000 journey with a firmer faith in the destiny of the British Commonwealth as a great factor in world affairs, "I returned tome," he declared, "with a firmer conviction than ever before that the virilty, the resour- ces and faith of the younger Empire nations, such as Canada and South Africa, will so strengthen and sup- port old England in her hour of trial that she and the Empire can be a potent force in the world once more and take her place in leading the world into the paths of fellow- ship and prosperity." Expahd Export Markets Declaring that Canada must ex- pand her export markets as rapid- ly as possible in order to retain the totality of her production at a le- vel high enough to maintain a high standard of living, Mr, Berkinshaw explained that the purpose of the trade mission sent out last Septem- ber had been to explore at first hang the potentialities of the mar- ket for Canadian products in South Africa. The ain had been to do this by friendly conversation and he emphasized the value of learn- ing more about other countries through personal contacts. In the Union of South Africa, a country one-sixth the size of Can- ada and having a population of just under 12 million, he had found an atmosphere of prosperity, parti- cularly in the urban centres. These included Capetewn, Johannesburg nearly 1,000 miles inland, Pretoria the Union's administrative capital, and the seaport of Durban, Keystone Gold The keystone to the country's present economic prosperity and future industrial expansion, he pointed out, was gold. Forty to fifty | per cent of all the gold mined in the world annually comes from the Transvaal and the mines in that section of Africa employ 41,000 Eu- ropeans and 310,000 non-Europeans. Another basic factor was dia- mond industry which increased tre- mendously during the recent war while the coal resources of Natal and the Transvaal are estimated at 325 billion tons. Mr. Berkinshaw's impression had been that the mining industry of South Africa, like that of Can- ada, had great potentiality for ex- pansion. Going on to the agricultural seg- ment of the country's economy, the speaker said that besides the chief crop of maize there was substantial production of wheat, sugar cane, potatoes and: tobacco. Fruit grow- ing had also gained a special place in the agricultural economy, N With the impetus of World War l11, South Africa's industrial ex- pansion had also been impressive, some of the factors contributing to this development being her almost limitless supplies: of coal, her rela- tively cheap electric power, expan- ding iron and steel industries, in- calculable resources of minerals, and her good harbors. South Africa's resources had been studied, he said, because it was realized 'that the purchasing power of a market depends on its capacity to produce and one coun- try cannot sell goods to another without buying in return the goods the latter normally produces. In conclusion, Mr. Berkinshaw said he had returned to Cahada with a greater appreciation of the advantages enjoyed in this coun- try and with the realization that because Canada's favored position carried with it a responsibility that could not be lightly brushed aside. "I came home with the convic- CM.A. HEAD (Continued on Page 2) 17 Fire Dead For Ontario In J anuary By The Canadian Press Seventeen persons, 10 of - them children, have been burned to death in fires in Ontarip during January, 2 Canadian Press survey showed to- ay. C. W. Caskey of the Ontario Fire Marshal's office, pointing out that the province's fire fatalities last year totalled 117, said this month's toll is "unusually heavy." He said the prolonged spell of sub-zero weather was a contribut- ing factor in most of the fires. "The extreme cold means there are many cases where defects in heating equipment show up under continuous heavy firing," he said. "The weather also makes it difficult for people to gét out of burning buildings." Fire Department Answers Four Calls . |-during the past week, the fire de- | partment was alerted four times in | the last 24 hours. Assistant Chief Milt Oster report- ed coal gas fumes had been detect- ed in the Queen's Hotel early to- day. A call was received at 5.30 a.m. Rubbish around the base of the Simcoe Street North, was on fire at 5.20 p.m. yesterday, but fireman Gordon Crawford controlled the | flames before any damage was done. Estimated damage to the roof of a house owned by B. Scott, 358 | Park Road North, was $200 after a | fire which took firemen into the | township at 12.05 yesterday. Cap- | tain C. Pollock said a spark from i the chimney had ignited roof shing- les. > > Considerable damage was done to a car at 4 p.m. yesterday when a short circuit started a small fire, The owner's name was not avail- able. Y AL33YS ON)IW After a comparatively quiet period ! furnace at Stroud's Fruit Store, 54 SEARCH SEA FOR 29 LOST ON AIRLINER Hamilton, Bermuda, Jan. 31-- (CP)--More than 30 aircraft from nearby Kindley Field and other Uni- ted States Air Force coastal bases today were scheduled to cover 70,- 000 square miles of Atlantic waste northwest of here in the second day's sparch for a Tudor IV airlin- er with' 20 aboard, missing since early yesterday. Eight planes conned the area all last night after an intensive patrol of 19 aircraft throughout Friday circled over the rough, choppy seas without sigting the British South American Airways liner. ' Sir Arthur Coningham, Air Chief | Marshal who won fame with the RAF. during the North African campaign, was aboard the missing plane. Another passenger was H. Ernest Brooks, Assistant to the Secretary of the British Treasury, en route to Bermuda on business. An airways official said last night the passenger list gave a crew of six and 23 passengers. The complete list of names was not released, how- ever, Sw (In London the Ministry of Civil Aviation said the airliner was "pre- sumed lost." The office announced a public inquiry will be held.) U.S. Army Air Force officials said the hunt was being made on the assumption that a crash landing had been made successfully with at least some of the crew and passen- gers able to board life rafts carried in the plane. Retuming pilots reported adverse flying weather had hindered the search. Sir Arthur, who retired last Nov- ember, was coming here to visit Sir Richard Fairey, head of Brit- ain's Fairey Aviation Company. 'The Marshal had worked with the British 8th Army in North Africa and formed the first tactical air force in that theatre in 1943. He al- so took part in the Italian camp- aign. Last word from the plane came at 1 am. Friday, two and a half hours after it was due to land here. At that time the pilot radioed he was still 440 miles northwest of Ber- muda and was bucking strong head. winds. Air Crashes List 21 Dead On 2 Planes Digne, France, Jan. 31--(AP) --Discovery of 12 bodies in the wreckage of a United States Air Force plane today brought to 21 the total known dead in two United States airplane crashes in South- ern France. Reports reached here that searchers had found the bodies of three American women, five chil- dren and four crew members where the first plane fell. The crash occurred near a village in He French Alps. The craft was a -47. The second plane, a B-17 Flying Fortress went down and ex- ploded on a search for the trans- port. Police said one man in its crew of 10 survived. Both planes struck within a 20- | mile radius of Digne, about 75 miles northeast of Marseille. The twin-engined transport had been missing since Tuesday on a taking the women and children to- ward Trieste to join their husbands and fathers, servicemen, The search plane had reported sighting wreckage of the transport flight from Istres airbase, near! Marseille, to Udine, Italy. It was! A As Blaze One Child Saved Spreads In Frame House London, Ont., Jan, 81 (CP)--A 22-year-old mother cam ried her 20-months-old son to safety today but was unable to save "e lives of two other children as fire destroyed a small frame house in Westminster Township, two miley south of here. ' Burned to death were Patrick, six months, and Gerald Al- phonse, 2% years. sons of Mr, and Mrs. Gerald Donovan. Their brother, Peter, was saved as the hysterical young woman dashed from the blazing dwelling into bitterly cold weather. Mr. Donovan, employed at a Lon- don bakery, left for work about an hour before the fire broke out at mid-morning and was called to the scene of the tragedy by neighbors, Cause of the blaze was not deter- mined immediately, firemen said. It spread quickly and was brought un- der control with considerable diffi- culty. Volunteers shovelled snow into the smouldering ruins to help extinguish the fire. Dr. A. R. Routledge, coroner. in- vestigated. No decision has been made concerning an inquest. The Donovan family was reported destitute, having lost all belongings in the fire. Neighbors said the fam- ily came here from Nova Scotia. Michael ® $900 Stolen In Peterboro Peterborough, Ont., Jan. 30 -- (CP)--A $900 payroll was stolen during the lunch-hour Friday from the office of the Blow Foundry plant here. Police said there was no evidence of forced entry, indicating the thief used a key to go to and from the office. The theft was discovered shortly after 1 p.m. The door was still lock. ed. Foundry workers in an adjoin. ing room and two employees at work on a "rush order" nearby said they saw and heard nothing suspie cious during the lunch-hour. Centre St. Pastor to Retire After * 55 Years In Ministry Another chapter in a story of 55 years of ministry was written last night when Rev. T. H. P. Anderson submitted his resignation as pastor of Centre Street United Church at the congregation's annual meeting. Mr. Anderson, pastor of the church for more than six years, said his memory of Centre Street United Church "will abide with me as long as I have memory." Beginning in 1898 when he ba- came pastor in Plevna, North Hast- ings, Mr. Anderson served in such places. as Hampton, Hastings, Smithfield and Napanee. He trav- elled to Oshawa from Newburg in 1935, intending to retire but he was called to the ministry again at Al- bert Street United Church, where he served as pastor for two years. Exemplary Leadership Speaking on behalf of the congre- gation, Rev. Dr. W. P. Fletcher, a former pastor of the church, said that in the six years of Mr. Ander- son's Ministry the church had made progress which would cause "the bells of Heaven to ring with joy." "The people of this church owe a great debt to a man who has given us such leadership," Dr. Fletcher said. The congregation, approving a resolution proposed by Dr. Fletcher, went on record as voicing the appre- ciation to Mr. Anderson for his "kindness, loyalty, leadership and long service in these years." Health, happiness and continued service in the years to come was the combined wish forwarded to the minister from the congregation. With Mr. Anderson's resignation becoming effective July 1, the con- gregation empowered the official board to act on its behalf in the selection of a new minister. In res- REV. T. H. P. ANDERSON | gy ponse to a request for some meas of congregational feeling from Fr Graham, chairman of the commit tee of stewards and a member of the pastroal relations committee, the meeting gave general support ta the idea of calling a student pas« tor. Cleared Debt Mr. Graham, paying further tri. bute to the ministry df Mr. Anders son, pointed out that when he came to the church it was burdened witly considerable debt. Since 1941, the church had paid $2,470 in mortgage STREET CENTRE '(Continued on Page 2) % LATE NEWS BRIEFS * WOOLWORTH HEIRESS FAILING Bern, Switzerland, Jan. 31 (AP)--Doctors reported 'today that Princess Troubetzkoy, the former Barbara Hutton, suffered a relapse last night. They added that despite some improvement was critical. this morning her condition GIRLS LEAD RiOT IN CHINA Shanghai, Jan. 31 (AP)--Rioting Chinese cabaret | Bjgme shortly before the B-17 it- self crashed. The wreckage was in: | a high valley near Cheval Blanc mountain, 12 miles northwest of Ligne. The Fortress crashed 20 miles east of here. JEHOVAH WITNESS SENTENCED Montreal, Jan. 31--(CP) -- Mrs. Rene Ouellette, member of the Je- hovah's Witnesses sect, was sen- tenced yesterday to three months in jail following her recent convic- tion of a charge of publishing sedi- tious libel. Defence counsel announ- ced an appeal will be entered, and present bail was continued. THE WEATHER Clear: today and tonight, ° variable cloudiness Sunday. Milder today and Sunday. Winds light. Low tonight and high Sunday, 10 below and 15 ahoye, ed hl em ANAF 1 | ! | | | | rls and their men friends tonight wrecked the Munici-= pal Social Affairs Bureau building and injured an esti- mated 20 Shanghai policemen. Some 2,000 girls and an almost equal number of men companions rioted in pro« test against the city's closure of 14 cabarets in connec= tion with China's austerity program. 42 HOMELESS IN FIRE Goose Bay, Labrador, Jan. 31 (CP)--More than 42 persons have Leen left homeless and food, clothing and medical supplies destroyed in a fire that raged today in bitterly cold weather in the village of Amkkovick, 100 miles northwest of here. R.C.A.F. and United States Army Air Force aircraft were prepared for mercy flights to the village in which all houses are of wood and of flimsy construction. VENTIKIS LOSES COMMAND Athens, Jan. 31 (AP)--Lt.-Gen. Constantine Ven« tiris was relieved today as Commander-in-Chief of the Greek armed forces battling the guerrillas in Northern Greece. The National Defence Coungil adopted a new command plan for waging war against guerrilla troops, who are striving to set up a separate. Communist state in the north,