OCTOBER 19. 1948 ~

llowo Replies To 11.18. Potato Flooding Talk

OTTAWA. Oct. 18 —(CP)-— ‘trade Minister Howe today replied to recent statements in the United States that Canada l; “flooding” the U.S. marker with potatoes.

“Canada exported fresh fruit and vegetables to the value of

_ $54,000,000 to the U. S. during the last five years. whereas hog imports from that country were valued at $290.000.000 in the same period." the Minister said in a statement.

He added that the movement of Canadian potatoes to the U.S. at this time of year was

normal and that the amount '

of table stock potatoes enter- ing -the U.S. under the low tariff rate was limited to l,-» 000.000 bushels.

“The bulk of Canadian pota- to exports to the U.S. consists of certified seed potatoes, which are in demand by U.S. growers because of their hifli quality standards and freedom from disease," he added.

“Although Canadian pota- toes entering the U .8. are subject to a. tariff of from 3'! 1-2 to ‘l5 cents a hundred- welsht, U. S. potatoes may enter Canada duty free except during a six-week period- June 15 to July 31. when im- ports are subject to a duty of 8'! 1-2 cents a hundredwelght.”

llotarlans Told 0f Class Manufacture

Mr. Clifford A. Booth, Montreal. Sales Engineer for Owens-Corning Fibreglass Corporation was guest speaker at Rotary yesterday. There are thousands y! different kinds of glass each with its own particular characteristics said Mr. Booth. He dealt specially with products made from spun glass w/hich have been developed comparatively recently.

Glass may be drawn so fine that a smell marble which he exhibited may produce 97 miles of glass thread measuring 23 thousandtlis of an inch in diameter. This glass, said the speaker, is somewhat sim- ilar in structure to Pyrex, and is made in large tanks holding 40 tons at one time. After being pro- perly mixed- end melted, it is drawn through tiny holes made of platinum. and processed by a spin- ning wheel. The fine threads are then woven into a variety of useful articles such as drapes, ribbons. cords, or made into bats for use as insulating material, or filters in uii conditioning.

The tensile strength of the glass products are one quarter million pounds per square inch. It is large- ly used on airplanes, ships. and in modern buildings, where its fire- proof quallfies and light weight are important in addition to its insul- ation value.

Guests yesterday included Rotar- lsns J. Oscar Gendron. Riviera Du Loup, and M. L. Bradshaw, Sum- rnerslde. Others were Messrs. C. (t. Dewling, City, Edward Helm, Tor- onto, and R. Stewart, Grafton. A new member, Mr. Frank Fraser was introduced to the Club by Ro- isridn Roy Cudmore. Dr. W. L. MacDonald was chairman.

i BANANAS MAIN CROP

Bananas are the main agricul- tural crop of Panama.

BlliTllS. MARRIAGE?»- DEATHS

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BIRTHS

VESSIY-At the Prince Edward Island Hospital_ October 16th, 1948. to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Vessey, York, a son,

MULLlGAib-At the Prince County Hospital on Monday. October 11th, 194B. to Mr. and Mrs. T. Gregory Mulligan, a son.

IIUTCIIINSON — A-t the Prince County Hospital on Oct. 11, to Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Hutchinson. a son, d 1-2 lbs.

JENKINS — At. the P. E. Island Hospital, Friday. October 15th, to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Jenkins, Mt. Albion s. daughter, ‘Donne lea. licoah-at the Souris Hospital 0T1 October 5th, 194B. to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Acorn of Dundss, a son, L"?! Rlipdfb. i CONNICK-At the Prince County Hospital on October 3rd 1946. to Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Cooinick. (nee Vivian Sullivan) _of Norboro, a daughter, Mary Doreen.

DEATHS

100MB! — At ‘rrycn. P. B. I.. Oct. 18. 1048. -Walton ‘roomba in his 50th year. Private funeral from his late residence Wednes- day, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. followed by service at ‘Pi-yon United Church. Interment ln church cemetery. PIIIISON — At her home in Uigg on Oct. is. 194a, Mrs. Dan- timldaclilierson. Funeral notice

DOUGLAS —- At his home in Georgetown on Monday, Oct. ll, louls 1!. Douglas. aged ‘lb years. Funeral notice later.

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ARMY" TRANSPORT TN P031‘ — The third American transport to arrive m Charlotte- town within two weeks is now loading potatoes, onions, and 0th. er vegetables for an American Army base in Greenland. Anoth- er boat, the "Lady Cecil", is be- In! loaded by a local rum m Labrador.

N0 TRACE or‘ MISSING MAN — City Police repflrted last night that no further information has been received concerning the whereabouts of Mr. Percy Mclnnis, manager of the Clark Fruit Cm“. D8111’. City. who has been missing from his home since Friday night. A widespread search and dragging operations along the City water- front areas including Victoria Park. Kensington Beach, Railway yards and Exhibition Grounds, will be carried out today by members of the Clark Fruit Company, as- sisted by the local police and the Boy Scout Association.

Personals

Mr. and Mrs. Allison MaoMlllan, Falrview, returned from a visit to Sussex, NB. yesterday.

Mr. and Mrs. A. A. MacDonald. City. returned home yesterday from a visit to New York and Montreal.

Prof. J. H. Blanchard ret/urned yesterday from attending a meet- ing of the executive of the French Teachers’ Federation held at Ot- tawa last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Whalen, Halifax. arrived in the city last night on e visit to Mr. Whalen's mother. Mrs. Thomas Whalen. 122 Elm Avenue.

Trinity Men's Ass’n Holds First Meeting 0i Fall Season

The Men's Association of ‘Irin- ity United Church held its first regular meeting of the- season in the social hall of the church inst evening. Following a delicious supper served by the Willing Cir- cle of King's Daughters, Mr. Wai- ter Cox led a sing-song. with Mr. O. K. Presby at the piano and Mr. W- B. Jones playing the clarinet. After the reading of the min- utes by the secretary. Mr. Milton Barkhouse, the president. Mr. John A. MacNalr, reviewed the summer activities of the association: hold- ing a reception for the Moderator of the United Church, giving s generous contribution to the Scouts and the Cubs. sponsoring the annual Sunday School picnic, and sponsoring a supper meeting during Cavalcade week.

Mr. W. B. Jones then rendered t-wo very enjoyable clarinet solos, with Prof. A. It. Kendall at the piano.

A short silence was observed in memory of two members recently deceased: Mr. Wilson Stewart and Mr, H. J. Love.

The speaker of tihe evening. Dr. Dudley, the guest pastor of Trinity Church, gave a challeng- ing and timely address on "Think- ing ‘Straight in a Changing World." He pointed out that thinking means more than re- arranging prejudices, that 1t. is folly to believe the period of crisis is nearly over. and that. with the advances of science, the change is in geometric progression. He de- plored the loss of personal values and individuality for’ mechaniza- tion and mass-mindedness. and pointed out the necessity of fol- lowing Christian principles in an atomic age.

Mr. P.W. ‘Turner thanked the speaker on behalf of the associa- tion, and Dr. Rice brought the in- spiring meeting to a close by pro- nouncing the benediction.

0F TARTAR ORIGIN ; The first Bulgarians were a ‘Ihrtar tribe that crossed the Dan- ube from the north about 007 AD.

llow Sign: Placed At Level Crossings

Fifty tlevei railway crossinll 10 the Province have had signs plac- ed on both sides by the Depart- ment of Public Works and High- ways, it was learned yesterday. More will follow when available. The signs are placed about 300 feet back from the u ssings on each side of the track.

The Department has also placed wgfliln‘ signs on both sides of about 150 rural schools in the Province. rt has also vlmd all adequate number of route sirnl. speed-limit sisns, ‘lllall-IONI- limit signs, curve-warning signs. and Iirst-Ald-Posi, sisns. The iat- tsr were furnished lo the Depart- ment for placing.

The Scotohiite sisns in the vicinity of Charlottetown have

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FUNERAL SATURDAY —_- The funeral of Mrs. William Mobbs, Oyster Bed Bridge, was held from her late residence on Saturday afternoon. Oct. 16th. The services were conducted by Rev. L. M. Mur- ray, assisted by Rev. Howard Christie. The pail bearers were Messrs. Thomas Ford, Brent Elk. hflllli. Gordon Carr, William Ross, James Wares and Paige Nunn. Burial was in Wheetiey River Cemetery.

TRINITY MISSION CIRCLE.- The October meeting of ‘Trinity Mission Circle was held last night with ten members and cm visitor lirescnt. The meeting opened with the business pBIlOdfcOndliOiOd by the president, Dorothy Auld. The secretary read the minutes o1 the last. meeting. The treasurer gave a report after which these was a discussion on raising funds. Plans were made to finish the afghan. The worship period was led by Fiances Cairns, the theme: The word of Truth. Scripture was read by Jessie Lord. Edith An- derson read a story from the book, ‘Tales From Chine". Meet- ing closed with a prayer and hymn. A delicious lunch was serv- eci by the committee In charge and a pleasant social period en- jcyed.

French Communists Conoede Defeat

PARIS, Oct. i8 — (AP) — France's Communist Party tonight conceded a sharp defeat In elect- ions for the Upper House of Par- liament. The Communist-s admitt- ed tliat. Gen. Charles do Gaul1e's Rightist Party and the middle-of- the-road Radical Socialists prob- ably will dominate the House.

De Giiulle's Rassemblement du Peuplo Francais in turn protested that me figures from yesterday's election did. not show their real winnings.

The last count of the Ministry of the Interior was:

Rightist Independents 21_178.

Socialists 17,500. _

De Gaullists, 12.998.

Radical Socialists 12,324,

Communists, 10,250.

Mouvement Republlcain Popu- laire 8.980. ,

A dc Gaulle spokesman saidtne general claimed 50 to 60 per cent of the Rightist Independent vote. He said the allegiance of many political leaders in the group had been obtained during de Gaulle'a recent campaign tour.

Final choosing of the 320 mem- bers of the House-known as the Council of the Republic-will take place Nov. 7 when 100.011 electors, including those picked in yester- day's voting_ will cast ballots. Nat- ional Assembly deputies and de- partmental (regional) officers also sii, in the Electoral College.

Old-Time Oarsman From P. E. Island

(National Police Review)

T. D. DesBrlsay, a. native of Prince Edward Island. was one 0i the pioneer members of the Brit- ish Columbia Provincial Police. His hobby was rowing, and while he was living at Nelson. B. C.. he was one of Canada's greatest amateur oarsmcn. His rowing car- eer ls sketched by the Victoria- Colonist, as follows: ' .

DesBrisay, always an emote . could have gone a long way pro- fessionally had he made rowing s. career Among his early win- nings were a Northwest. singles title and as a second man in a doubles event. He followed these triumphs by winning three singles titles and was a rowing partner in a boat. which won two champ-

ionships. Born at Charlottetown. Prince Edward Island. "Deb" left the

Maritime province in 1885. spirit it time in the United Stat! and Canadian West before coining to the Coast in 1890. where he_ to- gether wit-h Ed. Maliandaine, took some lessons in rowing from Ned Hanlaii, the greatest os-rsman of his time, when rowing was con- sidered s ranking pastime. A wanderer by inclination, he left Victoria and gained rowing ex- pcrience on Middle States and Manitoba waters before he return- ed to Victoria in the late 10's. ap- parently satisfied to take it can for a spell.

About that time Ind matey. then superintendent of Provincial Police. induced him to 10in the force and sent him into the Kootenay country. Later while the rush to the Klohdlkewas still on, he was stations! at Atlin and Bennett, where he was also mining recorder. After three winters in the cold belt, he was back in Vic- toria and out ofthe police. Short- ly after. in 1003. he won the NI]. A.A,U. singles and paired wit/h Dan OBullivsn to win the senior doubles, repeating the subsequent year.

After another spell of wander- ing, he decided. probably because the regatta was to be staged there. to locate at Nelson. Subsequently he won races on Coeur d'Alene Lake, and in the meantime had rowed in an exhibition event against few Sceles_ then holder

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A Memorial To Sergeant-Pilot lllall ll. Burnett

On Sunday, October 17th, at Saint James Presbyterian Church in the little settlement of Han- well. NB. ten miles from Pred- ericton. a memorial and dedica- tion service was held. The mem- orial was in the form of s. Com- munion Service Set, suitably in- scribed, "in loving memory of Sela-Pilot Niall Hope Burnett. BA." who was killed whilst on act- ive service in 1041.

The Rev. D. L. I-Iowson, B. A., of Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Fredericton, conducted an

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impressive service and celebration of the Communion which was st. and“ by the several families of

e district of l-lanwelL. The M“ i181 dedication of the Communion Set was made on behalf of the elders of the Church, by My, Thomas Galbraith, secretary-trees. "RT. s close personal friend o1 "l" We Sat-Pilot Burnett. The Church was artistically decorated for the harvest thanksgiving, the work of the ladies of the congre- gallon.

D11"!!! the summer of 193d. Niall Burnett. a student of Tille- ology at the Presbyterian College, Montreal. was posted to the H011- well Field as s. student minister for the summer months. A sps- @111 request was made that he re- turn again the following summer.

Prior to his arrival the first summer, the few families of the district had decided that the com. munity was in heed of a church, and when the late Mr. Burnett arrived, work on the frame of the church had already been started. Ii. was completed at the end of his second summer in the district. The community supplied every. thing in the way of material for "18 bflildirim-cutting, hauling and milling the lumber necessary. Through the guidance and ma. teriai help of Niall Burnett. and the great sacrifice of time and devotion of the few fsizniiies, the work was satisfactorily completed.

Niall Bumett named the church saint James after Saint James Church, Charlottetown. of which he was a member, and placed a memorial window. "In loving Memory of My Mother, lVirs. J. R. Burnett."

The family was represented at the ceremony by Mr. James 1Z1. Burnett. LL.B., and Mr. and Mrs. George M. Burnett. '

WILL MEAN CllT

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with the American Government. to limit its imports of U.S. iron and steel to 200,000 tcns during the last three months of this year. The cut amounts to 1B per cent of the average quarterly lelvel of the first half of this calendar year and is 22 per cent; less than Can- ada's average quarterly import level in 1047.

While there was no immediate

word from defence authorities as to the effect of this program on Canadian defence projects. the announcement came just. l0 days after Defence Minister Clnxton told the Canadian Ordnance As- scciation in Montreal that. steel is the most important single fac- tor governing the extent of Can- ada's defence preparedness and war potential. , In an interview, Mr. Howe said the Government has under study plans for expansion of Canada's steel industry, However, Steel Controller WK. Ashbaugh has cs- tlmated it may take two years to construct new furnaces to boost Canada's current domestic pro- duction of 3,100,000 tons ofsteei ingots a year.

Mrs. Strum To Attend 0.0.1’. Convention lloro

HALIFAX, Oct. 1B —(OP) - Mrs. Gladys Strum. 0.0.1". mem- ber for Qu'Appe1le Soak, will at- tend the Nova Sootia 0.0.1". pro- vincial convention here Nov. I8- N.

Mrs Sta-um. only woman mem- ber in the House of Commons. will make a speaking tour of Nova Scotia and the other Mari- time Provinces. Bhe will also st- terid the Prince Edward Island 0.0.1". convention and will meet the New Brunswick C.C.P‘. Coun- cil.

COMMON!!!‘ GAS

Methane, the mcst plentiful of all gases. is generated in marshes, sewers and the human intestines.

The discovery of electric current was made by an Italian physicist, Alessandro Volta. '

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UITAWA_ Oct. 18 —(CP) —Al1 Provinces excep‘ British Colum- bis reported an increase in tourist travel during 1948. it was disclosed today at llhe opening of the third Dominion-Provincial. tourist con- fercnce,

A convention report submitted by Dominion and Provincial De- partments and Transportation companies said it 1s apparent that 1048 will set a new record for the number of tourists visiting Can- ado. The report did not include an estimate of the year's number of

tourists, but most of the Provinces estimated that traffic had in- creased from one to about 12 per cent. over 1947. ‘ British Columbia, ported, a. five-per-cent decrease in tourist trade. The disastrous floods which swept through parts of the Province last May and June were blamed for the decrease,

The Cal adiari Pacific and Can- adian National Railways reported that. they handled about the same volume of tourist traffic as in 1947.

The Federal Goernment’: '1‘ra- vel Bureau said that up to Sept. 30 it had received 249.150 inquiries at. against 199,834 in the corres- ponding period of 1947.

"The application of this factor of increase to th" 12-month period would indicate an all-time high in the number of visitor to Can- ada, and bringing an estimated gross income to this country of more than 8770000000 through the medium of the tourist indust- ‘y...

The Dominion Bureau of Stat- istics estimated that up to Aug, 31 some 4,550,440 cars entered Canada as against 4.039.074 a year ago, sin increase of 12.7 per cent.

Nova ScoLla had an increase of approximately 10 per cent in tourist traffic. M. least 350.000 persons visited the Province and the number of automobile entries was approximately 50.000.

Prince Edward Island re- ported that from Jan. 1 to Aug. 31 93,853 tourists visited the Province as comps vi: with 91_1B8 ‘fn the correspond- ing 1947 peiiod.

New Brunswick gave no figures but estimated that the tourist movement had increased ’ about nine per cent.

Quebec estimated it will have a IZ-per-cenl, increase over 1947. The number of tourists entering Quebec to date totalled 8,499,010. Ontario listed no figures but. es- timated an increase of 10 per cent over the 19"! tourist, movement,

Manitoba reported that 275.000 people probably will visit the Province before the end of the year, an increase of five per cent over last year.

Saskatchewan mentioned no figures but said lie Province was pleased to "rerrrt an appreciable increase in the number of visitors from outside our Province."

Alberta reported s. 1.20 per cent increase, with a. tourist movement of 796.500 people.

British Columbia. officials said

however. re-

son will make up foo- the losses suffered this year.

Practically all the Provincessaid that. efforts were made this year to improve highways used by tour- ists. Steps were taken to expand and improve tourist accommodat- ion.

WILL CONSIDER

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TEL AVIV. Oct. 1B — (AP) Israel tonight rejected the latest| United Nations proposal for s. cease fire in the Negev flghting._ but agreed to hold peace talks with tihc Egyptians.

Israeli infantry and armor. with air support, have already blasted open a supply road to 23 Jewish settlements in the N889‘! -‘ The Southern Palestine desert.

The Israeli Foreign Office said the Jews could not accept the United Nations proposal for a three-day truce in the Negev fighting unless the United Natiom can guarantee that the Esyvllins will refrain from taking adventure of the truce to improve their posi- tions. ‘ As to the United Nations pre- poggi; fei- pesce talks in Jelli- alem, the Foreign o!!!» said Israel was ready 5° mt” The Egyptians any time and any place for such discussions.

The Jews launched their oi- fensive in the Negev last Friday an” one Egyptians ‘tacked a Jewish convoy which had been dispatched for the obvious purpose of seeing whether it. would-draw fire.

A strategist close to the Israeli lgh command said he believed that, in addition to opening the road to Negev, the Jews had sue- ceeded in throwing "the entire Negev issue into doubt and con- fusion just as it was to come be- fore the United Nations.”

Increase In Tourist