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may people from Charlotte- town and vicinity attended the din-ity ball held last night in aid ofthe P. E. Island Chapter of the Foundation for Poliomyelils which is now conducting a cam- paign for $10,000. Unfortunately the freezing rain which started in Prince County at seven o’clock kept a number of people from e from attending the

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1-08 ANGELES (AP)—’l‘he ex- perinental rocket shi-p X-15, ex- pected swoosh a man into space year, will be tested ovdi-to range stretching from Cali- fo' ', to Utah, it was disclosed V! j ay.

fsfeof the pilots who will fly the daft told a press conference the Efliglt path will be over dry lallebeds extending between Ed- air force base in Califor- ‘ilii"s Mojave Desert and Wend- base in Utah. / . , X315 is expected to soar of miles high at speeds if-fiupsands of miles an‘ hour in research flights. details of its program Wlfetdlscuased by air force Capt. I-Ll; C.IKincheloe and Joseph

PARLIAMENT « A1‘ A GLANCE

ll: Tun CANADIAN PRESS Wethesilay Qpposition groups continued I-llelr attack on the government’: _price supports bill, s-aying I will be the death warrant for Conservative Prairie MPs. Walter Tucker (L—Rosthenn). I0 1' In 0 r Saskatchewan Liberal leader. said he will vote against bill, which he called "a My performance.” .' _Prime Minister Diefenbaker Jlld he hopes to receive "within or four months the Huson zleport on the inquiry into the U.S. I d age security system. External Affairs Minister Sid- “? Smith said Canada is send- ing to Washington the frist draft I formal agreement on joint llontinental air defence.

_Hcalth_ Minister J. Waldo Mon- Said he expects three or Provinces will have feder-

‘5I1_PP0rted hospital insurance in effect by July 1. h Senate gave final approval the government bill providing - 9131 financial aid for thermal

‘C development in the Atlan- { Provinces.

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v EST mnlons meets at 11 a.m. to contlnuethe farm bill de-

a - The Senate is adjourned un-

seller with - ial 8506 ask f(()}II] atilg,lg:?. for quick results.

Afltlwflled II Second Chg Man Dcpartiient. Ottgw.

‘The affair was under the dis- tinguished patronage of His Hon- our Lieutenant-Governor T.W.L. Prowse and Mrs. Prowse, Pre- mier A.W. Matheson and Mrs. Matheson, HIJS Worship Mayor J, D. Stewart and Mrs. Stewart. Here Premier A.W. Matheson and Mrs. Matheson are being greeted by the official hosts and hostesses for the evening. They are right to left, Lieutenant-Gov-

er CHARITY BALL HEI.D LAST NIGHT

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ernor Prowse and Mrs. Prowse, Mrs. Todor Gencheff and Dr. Gencheff, Mrs. Herbert Baxter and Mr. Herbert Baxter.

Mr. Baxter is campaign man- ager and chairman of the com- mittee in charge of the ball.

Dr. Gencheff is a director of the Canadian Foundation for Pol-iomyelitiis and medical ad- visor to the Prince Edward Is- land chapter.

effing Ready To Test X-15 Rocket Ship

Walker of the national advisory committee for aeronautics.

They said the X-15 will be launched from a B-52 bomber at an elevation of 40,000 feet. -Dry lakebeds near the Edwards and Wendover bases will be used for a landing.

The distance between the two air bases is 480 miles.

IS VETERAN PILOT

Kincl1eI0e.'2. who has flown more than 70 different types of aircraft, declinedto disclose how long the ;(-15 might be in flight, but he said it would be somewhat longer than the 17 minutes he piloted the experimental X-2.

He estimated the speed of the X-15 on its initial flight at 3,600 milesian hour and its altitude ca- pability at 100 miles.

“This does not mean that this will be done the first time we step into the plane." Kincheloe said.

Kincheloe and Walker said 1;. dications are the X-15 will be

perhaps in March, by Scott Cross- field, test pilot for North Ameri- can Aviation, which is building the plane.

Kincheloe and Walker said they are undergoing a year of prepar- ation at Edwards, flying the X4 and X-2.

“We are preparing ourselves analytically and ‘technically by simulating exit problems and the gigavitationalioad on the pilot," Kincheloe said.

“We feel that we‘ have adequate escape means from the X-15. It has a very comfortable cockpit. I think it’s a very plush setu , compared with the 31-1." ‘ T0 CH!/CLE EARTH

Kincheloe said the X-15 will “bring back data for orbital fligh" in which a manned air- craft eventually would circle the earth as have the Russian Sput- niks. ~

The pilots said they could not, for-_securlty reasons, give any de- scription of the X-15 but did say that it will be a “pretty conven-

given its first flight early in 1959,

WASHINGTON (AP)——Informed sources said Wednesday night hundreds of p e r s o n s were re- ported killed Wednesday in the Caracas, Venezuela, area as anti- government rioting spread.

These sources, despite strict censorship by the government, ne p o r t e d casualties mounted higher.

The street riotingin Caracas took a reported 25 lives Tuesday, with a general strike against the regime of Marcos Perez Jiminez.

Wednesday, it was calm in the morning after an all-night curfew. But rioting and street fighting took a heavy toll later in the day, according to information here. The demonstrations were re- ported centred in Caracas. Some student activities were reported in outlying areas.

The state department said it still has received no reports of any injury to U.S. citizens in Caracas or damage to American

,, 3 l>-m. Tuesday.

m%1;;AWA (CP)—A Senate com—l ‘am Wednesday decided- “. 33 a minor amendment to . controversial M a r l t i m e si ~ blll on grounds that any _. In the legislation would ~ I7 II; Passage by Parliament.

, overnment bill —— being mmdered by the Senate banking °°mI_nerce committee—would “were financial aid for thermal "3 development in the Atlan-

Provinces. ‘senior Thomas A. Crerar (L Nb toba) said the bill did not how“ clean‘ that the terms of. Mam 38I‘eemcnt.s between the [mic Eovernmenl. and any At- WlnCe must be tabled in

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if R°°°“-l‘¢e.s Minister Alvin Ham- hinge! wlllicss before the com- » Said he had fll\‘(‘ll sli<tl13 “l1dertaki,lit_- lieloi-c Hm bill, ‘Dmoved by the Commons.‘ TED AT LENGTH

‘aid if a change was made

property.

fibgecide Against Amendment :70 Mciritimes Power Bill

the amended bill would have to be sent back to the Commons for approval of the amendment. The bill already had been debated at length in the Commons and an amendment would result in an- other long debate.

When the bill was before the Commons, Liberal and CCF members pressed for an amend- ment that would extend federal aid to hydro power development.

Senator A. C. Taylor (L—New Brunswick) said an amendment by the Senate would mean that the “legislation will be thrashed‘ all over again in the Commons.'‘‘, The committee approved the bill after receiving an undertaking from Mr. Hamilton that an amendment would be proposed when the matter was next before P£lI‘ll'cl11lClll. ‘ i

Tllé bill later itcciireti lllial ap- proval in the Senate. It now re- quires only royal assent to be-

tional-looking airplane."

Casualties Mount As Rioting Flcires In Venezuelan Capital

On the first day, buses and

automobiles were reported de- stroyed as crowds surged through the streets. They were, opposed by police and national guardsmen. , Early Wednesday, the death toll was placed at 75, with \at least 750 injured. But the situation grew more serious, according to informed sources, and the toll mounted.

Later in the day, it was esti- mated hundreds had been killed and many more hundred injured.

The general strike was reported effective. Stores were closed, ac- cording to reports, and other bus- inesses and the activities of a big city were at a standstill. No news- papers were published on either day, according’ to this informa- ion.

Pair Sentenced To Penitentici ry

HALIFAX (CP)-—Edward Win- slow Hayes, 30, of Halifax was sentenced Wednesday to seven years in penitentiary and Steven Pottie, 44, of Dartmouth, to four years after both pleaded guilty to charges of armed robbery.

The two pleaded guilty last week to entering the home ‘of merchant Monnis Mosher and making him open a safe contain- ing about $2,000. About $1,750 of the loot was recovered.

Wave Of Strikes Hits Cyprus

NICOSIA, Cyprus (Reuters)—A

tions broke out on Cyprus Wed- ncsday after the slaying Tuesday night of two left-wing Greek cyp-|

Many Greek Cypriots left their jobs on hc:u'in9.‘ of the killings. .I_.atcl'. llic |cl'l-\vil1g Pail-Cypriaiil Labor l<‘ctlcl'ation called on its! 35,000 members to stage an. island - wide, 48 - hour general

come law.

strike.

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The committee in charge of the ball consisted of Mrs. Gencheff, Mrs. L.E. Prowse, Mrs. T.D. De- Blois of Charlottetown and Mrs. Robert Schurman of Summerside.

Charles Linkletter of Summer- side, a director of the Prince Ed-'

ward Island chapter, was to have been one of the hosts last night but he was prevented from at- tending by the icy roads.

Freezing Ruin Slows Traffic

BOSTON (AP) —- Rain, sleet and freezing rain slashed through

New England Wednesday. coat- "ing highways in many sections with a treacherous glaze.

The weather bureau broadcast warnings of hazardous driving conditions in New Hampshire and Vermont.

Many elementary schools can- celled classes in the six - state area. .

Scores of traffic accidents were attributed to he storm, but no deaths.

Premier I France Wins House Vote

PARIS (AP)—The National As- sembly Wednesday night adopted by a vote of 343 to 224 a motion expressing confidence in Premier Felix Gaillard’s foreign policy. The vote followed a two-day de- bate on foreign affairs. “

It implied parliamentary ap- proval of Gaillard’s handling of East-West relations, the installa- tion of rocket launching bases in France, and a series of North African problems ranging from French - Tunisian relations to French seizure of a Yugoslav cargo of arms allegedly con- signed to the nationalist rebels in Algeria.

Manitoba House To Open Feb. 11

WINNIPEG (CP) —- Premier Campbell announced Wednesday the fiftli session of the 24th Man- itoba leg-islature will open Feb.

11. / ‘

It is expected to be the last session before a provincial elec- tion. The Liberal - Progressives, re-elected June 8, 1953, must call an election by June 18, when their term ends.

Standing in the 57-seat house is: Liberal - Progressive 35, Pro- gressive Conservative 11, CCF 5, Social 51 Credit 1, Independent 3, Independent Conservative‘ 1. La-

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“Covers Prince Edward Island Like The Dew’; CHARLOTTETOWN CANADA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 23,1958

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NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) —An earth - shaking explosion Wednesday in chemical tank cars moving through the northeast suburbs injured at least 60 per- sons and caused property damage that could total $1,000,000.

Several of the injured were pu-

pils in Hyde Park public school. But apparently only two persons, employees of the Niagara Junc- tion Railroad, were severely in-

jured.

Cause of the explosion was not determined immediately.

State police said some cars con- tained d i in e t hyl formamide, owned by E. I. Dupoiit de Ne- mours and Company. A chemist

Atom - Powered Ice - Breaker _Is Being Considered

SEIGNIORY CLUB, Que. (CP) --Canada is studying the possibil- ities of building an atom-powered ice-breaker, Transport Minister Hees said Wednesday night. Russia launched an atomic ice- breaker, the Lenin,.last year- first country in the world to har- ness nuclear power for ice-brea.k- ing.

Canada’s study will be made by a committee soon to be ‘estab- lished by the transport depart- ment, Mr. Hees announced at a joint session of the Dominion Marine Association and United States Lake Carriers Association, representing the inland shipping industry.

The committee will investigate nuclear propulsion “with a view to application of nuclear power to Canadian ice - breakers in the future." It will also work with private Canadian companies in-

for general commercial use.

The minister did not say whether any Canadian shipping lines are considering such pro- jects at present.

ships-

‘said, however, that this was a non-volatile chemical solvent, and railway Superintendent Norbert Fitzgerald said it had been ruled out as a cause.

The explosion tore apart a huge section of the railway‘s yards in the town of Niagara, just outside the northeast city line. It ripped open a hole more than 40 feet deep and 150 feet across. It dam- aged nearby houses severely, smashed windows two miles dis- tant and rattled dishes in homes five miles away.

“We could feel it before we heard it,” said the operator of a nearby service station. “There was a surge of pressure in the air

At the annual meeting of the Canadian Cancer Society (P. E. I. Division) held last night it was decided to continue fellowships to

Island doctors and that hence- fourth they be known as the Dr. W. J. P. MacMillan Memorial Fellowships.

One minutes silence was ob- served by the meeting in mem- ory of Dr. MacMillan.

OFFICERS ELECTED‘

The following officers were elected for the coming year:— President, W. H. Beaton; 1st Vice- president-C. H. Black: County Vice-presidents; Queens: Mrs. J. G. Dennis and Mrs Frank Walker; Kings: John R. MacLean and G. G. Jardine, Prince: Vernon Cam- pbell and R. C. Schurman; Hon. Secretary: R. M. Jones; Hon. Treasurer. J .T. .Place; Execu- tive Committee-W. H. Beaton, R. M_. Jones, D13. H. A. MacMillan, Miss Gertrude Coady and .J. T. Place; Medical Advisory Board: Dr. L. G. Prowse Dr. T. A. Laidlaw, Dr. Angus MacLeod, Dr. George Inman, Dr. H. A. MacMillan, Dr. J. C. Simp-

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OTTAWA (CP) — The govern- ment is understood to be having a little trouble making up its mind about when to call an elec- tion.

Progressive Conservative Com- mons members held a caucus Wednesday but afterwards the rank-and-file appeared to have scarcely any more idea of the cabinet’s election intentions than before. L

It is ‘understood there are con- flicting views in the cabinet as

to when the election should be called. .

One view apparently would fa- vor an immediate appeal to the people for a new mandate. An- other faction would rather wait until sometime in June. Others also are understood to be thinking in terms of the fall. about Sep- tember.

NON-COMMITTAL ANSWERS

Meantime, Prime Minister Diefenbaker was non-committal after the caucus over reports he may ask soon for dissolution of Parliament and a snap election. He told reporters he knows only “what I read in the newspapers." He declined to say more when

bor - Progressive I.

asked whether he planned to see

Signs Opinion On

D ' ' cl cl Governor-General Massey within a few days to ask for dissolution. It was reported that Conserv- ative MPs were asked‘ to find out quickly what public works proj- ects were needed in their constit-'

uencies and could be started with little delay.

In the Commons Tuesday Fi- nance Minister Donald Fleming said he would budget for a de- ficit, if necessary, in the coming fiscal year starting April 1 to pro- ide jobs through public works for the unemployed.

CBC CRITICIZED

There were also reports that some Conservative MPs attend- ing the caucus complained that recent broadcasts by the pub- licly-owned CBC were “pro-Lib- eral.” They were especially crit- ical of television press confer- ence program Wednesday night with Lester B. Pearson, new Lib- eral leader.

It was reported that cabinet ministers would be asked to make representations to A. D. Duntongchairman of the CBC board of governors, to seek a more balanced cross-section of opinion on political programs and commentaries.

OTTAWA (CP)—A decision on whether to proceed with produc-, tion of the CF-105 supersonic jet? fighter plane is one of the most critical facing the government, authorities said Wednesday.

The decision is not expected to‘ be made by the cabinet until this summer and it will be based mainly on the latest intelligence

wave of strikes and demonstra-I

reports out of Russia, they added.

It is hoped these reports will; show whether Russia plans to continue turning out bombers. The CF-105 has been designed as a bomber interceptor.

tary standpoint. A mistake could‘ result in wastage of hundreds of millions of dollars on an ail'cl'aft, that might not have any useful} role.

Prime Minister

Gov"r Debates Whether To Produce Supersonic Jet

about $4.000,000.

Officials estimated that re- equipping nine home defence squadrons with the CF-105 would cost at least $1,000,000,000. The

,figure would be much greaterition of a new, long-range, high-

with cost of ancillary equipment taken into account.

MISSILES ARE KEY

The question facing Defence Minister G. R. Pearkes in par- ticular and the cabinet as a whole is this:

By the time the CF-105 would have reached squadrons, would

1‘i0tS- Masked gunmen “’°“nd°d The decision will be critical‘the Russians still be employing three other men in the attacks. from an economic as well as mili-lbombers as their main strike

or would they have converted al- most. wholly‘ lo long-range mis- slice‘?

The al!S\.\'€l' to this will depend on information from Western in-

sourccs have failed in previous instances to produce information of vital concern to Canada. One case was lack of advance linformation on Russian produc-

Cancer Society Continue Doctor Fellowship

Tank Car Blast Iniures 60;CausesHeavy Damage

and then the ground rocked.”.

POWER CUT BRIEFLY

Police and newspaper telephone switchboards were jammed with calls. Power throughout most of this heavily-industrialized city of 100,000 was cut off briefly.

In the sparsely - settled blast area itself, utility lines were ripped off the poles. Home own- ers r e p o r t e d roofs damaged, plaster fallen, porches collapsed and even brick veneer jarred loose.

The Niagara County sheriff’s department evacuated the area in case harmful fumes were present as a result of the explosion.

I Decides To

sdn, Dr. A. R. Grant. EXPRESSES SORROW

“It is with feelings of regret and sincere sorrow that I act as your Chairman this evening." Mr. W.H. Beaton, the first vice- V (Continued on page 15 col. 3)

Reports Good Progress On New Weapons

WASHINGTON (AP) -— “Excel- lent progress" toward developing two weapons to destroy enemy missiles was reported Wednesday night by Maj.-Gen. Robert J. Wood, the army's deputy chief for research and development.

Wood disclosed that:

1. Components for the anti- missile Zeus, designed to inter- cept long-range ballistic missiles, now are “in being." Previously the defence department--said only the Zeus was under development.

2. Another anti-missile called Plato is being developed for use “in the field, in defence of our field armies.” Up to now the de- fence department has said only the Plato anti-missile was under development, without disclosing its intended use.

Wood, in a speech prepared for a meeting of army's medical ser- vice corps, said the Zeus “is our answer to the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).”

“Components of Zeus now are in being and the complete sys- tem is under development,” he said. “We shall then be able-—if we must--to parry the ICBM with a fatal punch.”

Wood said the Plato missile system “will make use of some components ofethe Zeus missile system, and will be just as ef- fective in its own area of oper- ations."

Identify Dead

In Que. Collision

St. APOLLINAIRE, QUE. (CP) Four persons were’ killed Tues- day night in a violent collision

between their c-ar and a freight train near this village 15 miles southwest of Quebec.

They were identified as Andre Boucher, 19, and Roland Fortier, 35, of St. Apolliuaire; Fortier’s brother Raymond, 36, of neigh- boring Ste. Croix, and Yvon Ger- ald, 18, a Quebec City native working as a farmhand for Ger- ard Fortier, brother of the two dead men.

Freezing Rain Makes Driving Very Difficult

Freezing drizzle and rain began in the western part of the Pro- vince last evening about 6.30 and gradually spread eastward, mak- ing driving conditions very hazar- dous for a time until the temper- ature went up about midnight.

The rain began in Summerside about 7:30 and in Charlottetown at 9:30 and in Montague about 10.

At Alberton, although no acci- dents were reported, cars were unable to proceed up even minor

flying bomber. This forced aban-3 donment of the Velvet Glove air-5 to-air guided missile project and} ,also fast action to produce a new, version of the CF-100 jet intercep- 'tor with a higher altitude capa-Q ‘unity. l

At least $24.()()().00() had been, sepnt on the Velvet Glove project‘. yvlleli it was given up in 1955. The tRCAF‘ got a higher-flying CF-100

but for more altitude it had to ported in the town limits. when a‘

:sacrifice range.

l The IJLII.-\Vll1{_'C(l Cl7—l()5, with a l_dCSl_.L}ll speed of some .1 .‘2.()() l‘llllf.‘Sl ‘an hour, is being developed by‘ Avro Aircraft Ltd., Malton, Ont.l