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' JANUARY 3. 1952

Canadian Services For Air-Sea Rescue Set Notable Record

(By E. L Jones, Canadian Press Staff Writer)

OTTAWA, Jan. 7-(CP)-Across broad expanses and along rocky coasts. Canada operates the world's most highly-organized and far-flung air-sea rescue service.

The search and rescue organiz- ation can lend scores of planes into the air within minutes of an alert. It can send rescue boats to sea. It can bring aid by trained para-rescue teams to victims of a hinterland plane crash or starving miners lost in the bush.

Mercy missions extend any- where from the frozen north to ships at sea. It is credited with saving many lives, sometimes in dramatic fashion, sometimes in small Jobs heard about only local-

iy.

The R. C. A. F. provides the planes and communications and co-ordinates the searches. But Search and Rescue also can call on the facilities of the navy, the army, the Government Depart- ments of Transport, Fisheries, Re- sources and the R.C.M.P.

Search and Rescue costs mil- lions a year. In 1949-50 the budget totalled 525289.688. In 1950-51 it was 53.1-H.575. For 1931-52 it is 3,860,623 and this figure is ex- pected to be exceeded because this has been a major year in the rescue business.

Recurring aircraft disappearan- cos in the north brought recent proclamation of new regulations. Civil planes will henceforth be required to file flight plans giv- ing complete itinerary details northern flights and carry sur- vival equipment for each person aboard. The equipment will in- rlude food. sleeping bags, tents and the like. e

After- July 1 next year each such civil plane must have either a two-way radio or a portable em- ergency transmitter. Changes in flight plans enroute must be re- ported to the nearest air station.

Incorporated In Act

The regulations are being em- bodied in the Aeronautical Act which provides penalties up to a 55.000 fine or a year in jail for breaches.

They will apply to flights by civil planes into areas north of the St. Lawrence River as far as Quebec City, to the north of the line through Northern Ontario and to the nor- lheriy part of the Prairie Provin- ces and the Northwest Territor- ies. The northern parts of Bri- tish Columbia and Vancouver Is- land also are included.

Civil plane owners. whether re- sident or tourist, must purchase their own equipment.

But Transport Department offl- cials laid Search and Rescue will go into action to search for any lost plane, whether it is properly equipped or not.

In 1949 Search and Rescue planes flew more titan 3,600 hours on 213 operations. They ranged all the way from dropping insulin to an ailing passenger) on a mow-bound British Columbia train, to parachute rescue aid for distressed fliers.

The following year mercy planes flew 4,661 hours on 252 operations. In 1951 they logged in total of 7,100 hours, or almost 300 days of flying. When all records are available this promises to be the biggest rescue year since the organization was set up in 1946.

Search and Rescue funds came

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from R.C.A.F. appropriations. No dollars-and-cents accounting as such is kept for each search. But on the factors of planes pushed into the air and hours flown, "Operation Mike"g probably was the organization's bi gest job. '

This was the mass ve hunt for a U. S. Air Force C-54 transport which disappeared on a flight from Alaska to Great Falls. Mont. in January, 1950, with 34 pas- sengers and a crew of eight. It was believed to have crashed in the Yukon and Canadian and Am- erican planes spent a combined total of 3,000 hours in the air search. But no trace of the C-54 was found.

Barlllro Search

One of the biggest searches in- volving only R.C.A.F. planes was the hunt for Bill Barilko, Tor- onto Maple Leaf hockey player. and his hunting companion, Dr. Henry Hudson. They went miss- ing on a flight in Northern On- tario in August, 1951. ,

Search and Rescue flew six planes including a helicopter, I total of 1,354 hours without re- sult. Some sources estimated this search alone cost 5265.000. but air force officials said they could not confirm the figure.

Another extensive search in 1951 was for northern bush pilot Henri Bourassa. He disappeared

on a flight in the far northwest between Bathurst Inlet and Yel- lowknife. N.W.T. in May. Search planes droned over the fbrbiddlng country for 574 hours and fin- ally located Bourassa's plane on a mountain side. There was no trace of the flier.

Another phase of the search was begun, extending for weeks without success. Finally Search and Rescue gave up with the log- book comment: "No results for who had com- menced to walk oui."

Crash victims who are unhurt should never leave the scene oi the crash. Search and Rescue of- ficials say their chances of being found are 100-per-cent better if they remain at the scene, send- ing up whatever signals are pos- sihle.

It was also in May that an R. C. A. F. Dakota crashed on a cross-country navigation flight

' out of Goose Bay. Labrador. After

a number of search planes had logged 1,263 hours in the hunt, the Dakota was located 60 miles from the north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It was a wreck.

Search and Rcscue's work isn't all just hunting for lost planes. Mercy flights play a big part in operations. The 1951 log book re- cords the evacuation of 13 tuber- culosis patients from Frobisher Lake on Baffin Island for hos- pital treatment. Another entry dated Quesnel. B.C. says simply: "Premature baby evacuated to hospital when civilian operators could not handle job."

Aid Ships At Sen

Ships in distress off the coast form another phase of rescue op- cratlons in which rescue launches as well as planes take part. In January. 1951, Search and Rescue answered distress signals from the U. S. trawler Gudrun at sea 550 miles east of Halifax. Search planes flew 94 hours.- finally re- corded the grim log-book entry: "Few pieces of planking sighted. Nothing more."-

Canada's Search and Rescue or- ganization first took shape in 1946 when she made a commit- ment to the international civil aviation organization to provide such facilities on the east shore. This was later extended to cover the west coast and Canada her- self took on the responsibility of extending the organization across the country.

Search and Rescue operates on a 24-hour-a-day basis. It has five rescue co-ordination centres at Halifax. Trenton. Ont.. Winnipeg, Edmonton and Vancouver, each responsible for a. huge area. Thirty-four planes of various types and 10 high-speed launches specially-equipped for the work are maintained as "primary facili-

tles." There are 42 specially-trained para-rescue personnel including

four nursing sisters and 11 train- ed ground search and rescue par- ties of 10 men each. Also avail- able are the facilities of the navy on both coasts as well as inland. the army, the R.C.A.F., the R. C. M. P. and Government depart- ments which have stations and equipment across the country. Once a plane is unreported for 30 minutes a "state of uncer- tainty" is declared and the or-

stanloy Bridge School concert

on Thursday evening. December 20. the pupils of Stanley Bridge school presented their annual Christmas concert in the hall un- der the direetion of their teacher, Ellen Buchanan. The music was supplied by one of the pupils. Mark Reid.

The following program was pre- sented, the chairman being Ralph Malone, mother of the pupils.

Recitation, "We're Ready To Be- gin." Harvey Malone.

Opening Chorus, "Ring Merry Bells." - -

Dialogue. "rho Cripplea'.

Drill, "Christmas". 9 pupils.

Recitation, "The Toys He Doesn't Like", Winston Malone.

Duet, "Beautiful Brown Eyes". (encore). Mark and Eleanor Reid.

Dialogue, "Yassuh Boss". -

Recitation. "The Message of the Chimes". June Morrison. Pantomime, "Silent: Night" (en- core). 3 girls.

Duet, "Frosty The snowman", (encore), Anna Rae Douglas, Annie

3 boys and 3 girls. intermission - sale of candy. Drill, "The Dull Class." Recitation, "Just six Years Old". Alfred Fyfe.

Dialogue, "Biondy'a Christmas". Drill. "What Does Christmas Mean To You Today?" Recitation, "Hello",

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Duet, "Wedding Bells" (encore), Mark and Eleanor Reid.

Dialogue. "An Evening In Loyalist Household."

Drill, "To Light The Way"

Recitation, "The Little Cook", Anna Rae Douglas. r

Dialogue. "The Minister's take."

Camp Fire Songs. "Deck The Hails". "Joy to the World." "0 Come All Ye Faithful," "The First

Gary Fer-

Nowell", "Away In a Manger". "Jingle Bells." ' Recitation. "We're Glad It's

Over”, Stanley Coles.

Closing Chorus, "Santa's Bella."

The big moment of the evening r.i'-rived when Santa Claus made his appearance and distributed gifts to all the pupils and teacher. Then he gave out treats, supplied by the Women's Institute. to all the pupils. The singing of "The King" brought a. very enjoyable evening to a close. A

Buffalo Bisons Player Fined

NEW YORK. Jan. 7 D (CP) - vern Kaiser. veteran leftwinger for Buffalo Bisons. has been fined 5150 by Maurice Podoloff, presi- dent of the American Hockey League.

The fine was for deliberately at.- temptlng to injure Bob Arm- strong of Hershey Bears in an A. H. L, game at Buffalo last Sun- day.

Referee Maurice Walsh. who officiated at the game, said in his report to Podaloff that Kaiser. 26- ycar-old native of Preston, ont., swung his stick at "Armstrong. He was given a match penalty.

MARINE NEWCOMI-DR.

HALIFAX-(GP) - First Ham- burg-Chicago line vessel to can here since the second World War. the sleek new freighter August Bolton attracted waterfront atten- tion during her recent visit. One of the first larger vessels entirely German-built since the war, the freighter was commissioned at H .

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of alert" after which a search is begun.

Once it starts the real job of the co-ordination centres begins. Reports come from farmers. po- lice and others in the search area and all this information has to be checked and cross-checked.

How long an umuccessfuf search is maintained depends on a number 'of factors. Elapsed time, conditions of the country and chances of survival all are considered.

The guiding rule of Search and Rescue is that human life cannot be measured in dollars and cents.

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Kingston School Christmas concert

Lea Fyfe. Rec'Mo-- "mm W P-"- ..A.i2..f;?3.i.?”l?..f':.i”'if..."i3 3332.? wmred Edge!" the pupils of Kingston school pre- sonm "Rah For sank" (meme) sented their concert; under the

c-ipable guidance of thtir teacher, Mrs. Nell Campbell, assisted by Mrs. Everett Holmes who acted as organist.

n-iih evergreens intermingled with icicles and a well-laden tree oc- cupied one corner.

ed as chairman and the following programme was carried outs

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The hall was nicely decorated

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Chorus, "How-do-you-do". Welcome Recitation, Ann Hansen "A suggestion", Ralph Walsh and Billy Stone.

Dialogue. "Aunt Susan "Changes rler Mind".

Recitation, Clifford Green.

Trio, "Frosty the Snowman". Milton and Carol Docherty and Arnold Green.

Reading. "Whistle and be HEP- py". Margaret Campbell. Dialogue. "The Quiz". Recitation, "Why Not?" MacGregor.

Duet, "There's a Bluebird on Your Windowsill", Wendell Camp- bell and Glyden Green.

Exercise. "Busy Maids". Marlon Ann. Joan. Ann and Gloria. Wreath Drill by 6 girls.

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Dialogue. "Dr. Snoop and D?- cop."

"A Small Boys' Troubles", Carl Docherty.

-Exercise. "Santa's Niece and

Nephew", Ruth Hansen and George Dixon.

Instrumental music. If e b e 1' Campbell Rollie Ward and Mrs. Everett I-Iolmes.

Clown Drill by 8 b0.v!g- " Reading, "Biddy's Trials , Ruth Younker.

Trio, "Dear Old Santa". gar-et. Bernice and Ruth. "The Very Idea", Rena Yeo. Dialogue, "At the Movies".

"A Gift For Santa". Wendell Campbell.

Intermission - sale of candy. Dialogue, "Mrs. Carr's Summer Boarders".

Pantomime, "l-lush-a-bye",. by Marion Ann. Joan. Ann, Gloria." Reading, "The Terrible Ten, Wendell Willis.

Drill. "In Grandma's Day-"

Recitation. Orville Green. "

Dialogue, "Sparking MBTY -lime"

Quartet, "Mocking Bird I-fill. Ruth Younker. Margaret Campbell. Elwyn and Wendell Willis.

Recitation, Joan Hansen.

"A Mystery." Donna Yeo.

Recitation. Allan MacR.ae.

Dialogue, "The Mock Wedding".

Closing Address. Carl Green.

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santa then appeared in his usual jovial manner and distributed gifts to pupils and teacher. The DUDU5 and other children were then treat- ed to candy, chocolate bars and apples by the teacher, Mrs. Edgar Newson, and Women's Institute. The evening closed with the sing- ing of the National Anthem.

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Grade X-l, Doris Perrier: 2. Marie Peters; 3, Leah DE8F-0Ch95-

Grade IX-1, Jean Marie Le- ona-; 2. Mary Thompson: 3. Betty McDonald.

Grade VIII - 1. Catherine Praught; 2. Mac Arsenault: 3- M"? Mcfnnls.

Grade VII-l. Julia. Sonler: 2. Nandl Gallant; 8. Geraldine Norman. , .

Grade VI-1, Marjorie Noonan. 2, Patricia Grant; 3. Vernits Gol- lant. .

Grade V - 1, Marcia Arsenault, .".. Elsie Ann Arsenault; 3. Norma

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Grade IV-1. Salome Wedge: 2. Noreen Cameron: 3. Mario!” Bernard.

Grade IV-l, Donald MeNeill: 2.

Paul conlon and Ronald Mc- Innis; 3, James Hickey and Daniel Drapeau.

Grade III-l, Beverley Chlow; 2. Judy Arsenault and Louise Praught; 3, Carol Clow and Joan Fltnorald.

Grade III-l. James Hogan: 2. sandy Cameron and Michael Gal- lant; gs. Gerald Fitzgerald and Ed- ward Arsenault.

Grade II-l. Jeannette McDon- aid and Judith Moon; 2, Delphine Arronault: 3, Myra Mccormick.

Grade If-i, Edward Gallant; 2, Kenneth Prapght; 3, Lorne Oldflrg

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