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Duplessis Rejects New Tax Agreement Plan; Suggests Clarification.

QUEBEC. Mar. 21-(CP)-Prc- iner Dupleuis today again called for delimitation of respective fed- eral, provincial and municipal taxation fields and said the fed- rrnl authority's share leaves the provinces and municipalities with about one quarter of the coun- n,v's tax revenues.

At the same time he gave news- paper men attending his regular press conference copies of his re- pig, in a letter to Finance Minis- ier Abbott March 10, to tax- agi-eemcnt proposals sent to all provinces by the Federal Govern- merit in January.

in his 1,600-word letter, Premier Duplessis says the federal propo- sal is to replace by federal subsi- dies three "very important" pro- vincial sources of revenue: In- come tax. tax on corporations and liilieritanco taxes.

"We are deeply convinced that in the field of direct taxation-and the three taxes in question are in that category-the provinces have a priority which flows out of the rnnstitution itself and which is he necessary consequence of the .-izlits conferred on them and the ibligzitions imposed on them," the alter goes on to say.

Reitcrating Quebec's answer to previous tax-agreement pi .. - xons from the Federal Govern- ment, Premier Duplessis writes that there are "three adequate means to settle definitely these problems."

"The first consists in delimita- lion and clarification of federal, piovincial, municipal and school taxation rights...tlic second, in simplification of tax collection methods to diminish costs and ineoiiveniencrs....and third in

Coming Events

'-Bedrque Flour Mills will clip- prr-rlean your grain.

' 'Rumma Sale 2.30.

Trinity Social Hall.

today.

"Bellevue Concert, Dance and Basket Social. Grandview Hall. ilarch 26th. or first line night.

"Rummage sale at Y. Eustor. street entrance lo-day. 2.30 P. M. Ladies Auxiliary Y. M. C. A.

"Cleaning Timothy iiniil March Siist. Cleaning Grain till May 10th. Arnold Beer, Clyde River.

"Come in and talk over our Purina Pinance Plan for your iiogs and chicks. Dillon and Spillett.

"Farmers. ask about the Shtlr Gain Feed Finance Plan. For part- zculars contact your local Iced mill

"For snapshots t.hat will not fade, mail your Films and Nega- iivrs to Garnhum Photo Studios. cliarlottetown.

"Car each oilcake meal and soy- bean meal received our Kinkorn and Sumnierside Mills. P. L. Morris Feed Service Mills.

"bonding Hogs for Swift's each Tuesday at Fredericton and Bread- albarie. Paying 50 cents per hog for delivery. George smith.

"We have a. full line of clover. "liuizel. corn and registered Laur- entian turnip seed. Order now. All W-ds cash. J. Russell Driscoll. Mt lie:-bcrt.

"Now in stock. Rogistcre No. 1 llnurentian Turnip Seed. of Cake. Ml: Meal. coal Oil. Bell's Salt Licks and Holders. Dillon and Srilllett. .

”:'Victoria Rink. Saturday night. I-rd game of finals in South QWHII League. Appin Road Bull-

doll vs. Tryon Arrows. Game 830 sharp.

"Walter MacQuarrle will be ""0110! hogs for swift Canadian Gompany Limited. on Covchesd Road and Brackiey fined, by ap- pointment from Monday till Thurs- dsv noo . Flor trucking service Phone 1&3-03 or 1457. I

"c0"90IInI Hogs for Canada Packers I.td.. each niucsy at Cfansud and Carleton. when 3:64 are impouoble farmers are " ed to deliver begs to our trucks H iA7'l-Pllid. Ind Carleton. up until ..m- M. each hlesdny. under the

e arrangement as last year. it.

- Dew-on. Phone No. 12-11 or 11.

"3":'inc Digs, all kinds and

iuiion; I1." oiiu'i'-iomiown sin-us"

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Chinese Communion around a pol- ” itlcal conference table.

10 pose-to end the war on "honor- able terms" 1-! that can be done,

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moderation . . .

"To this work of delimitation, simplification and moderation we are, as always, ready to co-oper- ate loyally and sincerely, as be- tween Canadians.

"You will agree that it is not in conformity with the rights and traditions to accept any type of financial tutorship...

"May I add that events show evidently, that from the simple financial point of view, the pres- ent Quebcc Government has set- ed well in refusing federal pro- posals of 1045 and 1940...

"The Quebec Government will be happy to reach an understand- ing with the federal authority, on an appropriate, just and constitu- tional basis, to settle definitely the important problems in question."

At the outset of his letter, Pre- mier Duplessia says "a painful but inoffensive accident." in which he suffered back injury in Montreal Feb. 2 is the reason for delay in answering federal proposals.

At his press conference today the Premier largely reviewed eon- tents of the letter.

Swindler Gels 350.000 From Monlrealllarlies

MONTREAL. March 21 - (GP) - Police today sought a man they say swindled a ljewellcr and several other persons out of 850.000.

Det.-Lieut. Felix Prycky said his men will "go anywhere" to bring back the accused, identified as Bill Vasil Fedorko, alias Bill Cramer. 25

The accused allegedly swindled a jeweller of 815700 in cash and jewelry. another party of 823.000 in cash, and a third of 35.000 in cash. At least three other persons claimed they were cheated out of sums ranging from 02.000 to 85.000 but refused to sign complaints.

Fedoi-ka allegedly swindled his victims through offers of I part- nerahlp in a dry cleaning establish- ment and through bogus real es- tate deals..

Police said Fedorka has fled with his wife, a Newfoundlander. and his

3 U. S. Siales , Hard Hit: Heavy Properlylamage

LITTLE ROCK. Ark., March 21-(AP)-More than 100 per- sons were killed by tornadoes which cut a long swath through Arkansas and hit neighboring sections of Ten- nessee aud Missouri today.

More than 200 were report- ed injured. Property damage was tremendous. , The Arkansas Power and Light

Company reported at least 21 per- sons had been killed by a twister at Searcy, in extreme Northwest Arkansas, but the report could not be confirmed. All communi- cations into that area were knock-

ed out. V

The whirling winds, lifting houses from their foundations, swept across Arkansas from the southwest to the northeast. The twisters bounced across the Mis- slsslppi River into west Tennes- sec and hit six communities.

Searcy, with a population of ii,- 000, was the largest town hit in Arkansas At least 13 other Ark- ansas communities were hit by the high winds.

The Tennessee storms were con- centrated in Dyer County. in west Tennessee about '10 miles north of Memphis.

Two of the dead and 26 of the injured were reported in Tennes- see. The other casualties were scattered across Arkansas.

The Tennessee twisters were accompanied by severe electrical and hail storms. At least 23 were reported injured at Bonicord, Ro- ellen, Burceville, La. Plate. and Edgewood.

About 25 persons were reported injured at England. Six to eight were hurt at Dierks.

Property damage was extensive at Dierks and England.

Windstorms not described as tornadoes also hit the Mayflower and Carlisle communities. near Little Rock in the central section. One person was hurt at Mayflow- er. There was properly damage at both 'places.

The storm dipped into England at the edge of the business dis- trict on the west, veered off to the north through the residential section and destroyed virtually everything in its path.

At Dierks, the tornado missed- the business district and tho

two-year-old daughter. He has been missing since March 15.

schoolhouse, the latter by only three blocks.

Attacking the educational sys- tem of the Province. psrticiilerly as it applies to rural schools Hon. Walter E. Darby. Attorney General and Provincial Ti-easurer, yester- day resumed his part in the de- bate in the Draft Address in the Legislature.

Mr. Darby was (specially critical of the operation of Grade II which he said should be made a two year study comparable to the first two years at Prince of Wales College. "if we do that we would make a considerable improvement in the educational system". ;

He did not think it was practical to bring the present Grade 11 to rural schools as it imposed loo mttch strain on the pupils. At the same time he did .not think the modern schooling system was turn- ing out as good a student as in put years. He said he had but many of them come to him "and they could not spell. read or write". and that was after finishing Grade 11 or even Grade 12. He was not impressed with a system showing such results. "There is something wrong it that is the product we

Hon. Mr. Darby Critical Of Education.-al System

are getting for our money".

The Attorney General wondered it perhaps we were not asking too much in the way of educational requirements of our teachers to- day. He did not agree that univer- sity degrees were I ecessary. and in fact opposed them. "If a teacher hasn't theaptitudc to be a teach- er. he has not the heart to get re- sults whether he be First Year Prince of Wales. a first class teach- er or ms a university degree '.

Dedicated Teachers

What we have to get. he stated. quoting from a. speech by Dr. J. W. Tait, Director of Teacher Training for Saskatchewan. is "sineen. and dedicated school teachers" who can work wonders. "When I went to Prince of Wales College we go: some normal training in the first year and somn in the second and then we went out to teach. On the whole we made a good job of it". He thought the time had pretty nearly come in this Prov- ince when We should return to our former methods.

In many cases pupils from pool

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OTTAWA. March 21 -(0P)- Internal Affairs Minister Pearson told the Commons today it is "Im- possible" to be either optimistic or pessimistic about a successful con- clusion to the Korean armistice talks.

Launching a foreign-policy do- batc. he suxluted the United Na- tions must continue to try to get an armistice before meeting the

There was the main ILN. pur-

other Asian quationa. The 0.1!. was in Korea to de- aggreselon ' and nothing

linallcr ones. Knud Jorgenun.

more-and we haven't done

Foreign-Policy Debate Launched By Pearson

that

yet." . .

The Canadian Government be- lievu thot retaliatory menu u should not be adopted against Rod chins. such as blockoding the Chinese cent or helping the Na- tionalist forces on Pbrinooa back fit: power on the Chinese main- on .

That might involve the 11.11. in conflict with the "wrong" country. at the "wrong" place and at the "wrong" time.

.If.N. policy was to end the war in Korea., not to extend it or to overthrow the Red Government of China.

Mr. Pearson suggested it would be a "great tragedy” for the west- ern powers it their policies on

OTTAWA, March 21-(Special) -Tenders were called today by the Public Works Department for construction of a landing at Rus- tico Harbor, and will be opened at Ottawa on April 3. Cost of the boat landing is estimated at 833,- 000. This sum was votcd by Par- lisment for the project last year and while some material was as- sembled. it was later removed and the job not proceeded with.

Now that the sum has been re- voted it is expected that a con-

Tenders Now Called For Rustico Harbor Landing

tract will be lot and work begin with the onset of fine weather. For some time past, W. Chester S. McLure, Progressive Conserva- tive membcr for Queens has press- ed for the boat landing at Rust- ico, on grounds that it was an essential work for the protection of the large fleet of lobster craft using it as a. base.

He pointed out to the authori- ties also when urging a protective breakwawr that Rustico is an important centre for the sorting of Irish moss.

Poaching Off

Falher. Fiancee 0f Traffic Viciim Awarded 319.000

CALGARY. March 21 -(cP)- The father and fiancee of a traffic accident victim who died after ly- ing unconsci for more than a year were awarded si9.000 damages yesterday in an action against two Lethbridge men.

Marvin osbaldeston, 22, of ver- million died last June. He and his fiancee, Agnes l-larvie, 21, of Leth- bridge were severely injured in June. 1050.

Damages of 813,000 to Osbalde- ston'.s father, Albert Osbaldcston, who acted for his son's estate, and of 38.000 to Miss Harvie were as- sessed against Otto Mehew. owner of Methew's Transport and John Gibson, a. driver.

Additional damages of 510.000 were awared to:Donald Bechthold of Lethbridge. driver of the car in which Oebaldeston and Miss Har- vic were riding. He also was seve- rely injured

3.0. Tightens 01. Livestock Embargo

VICTORIA, B. 0. March 21-- (CP)- British Columbia today tightened up once again nn its meat and livestock embargo rc- lzixed only two days ago.

The Agriculture Department ruled that only live animals- cattle, sheep and swine-can be imported Into ibe' province. They must be slaughtered on arrival. No more permits will be issued for Importation of carcasses and shipments of all dressed and cut meals will be proliiblted.

But what brought. a real pro- test from Alberta cattlemen and packers was a ruling that the animals will be shipped only through Edmonton.

"All it does is attempt to split Alberta into two Separate parts," said Alberta Agriculture Minister David Ure.

It was reported that livestock men in Calgary have urged Mr: Urc to establish an Aiierin "blockade." which would halt all shipments of cattle to B. C.

Montreal Woman Reported Murdered

MONTREAL, March 21 -- (CP) -. Police reported tonight 1 45- year-old woman was beaten to death late today with a chair in her northeast - end Rosemount home.

Police said that a. roomcr. whom they did not immediately identify. hit Mrs. Marcel veilleux over the

J head with the chair.

They added that a. small child. in the home at the time. also was injured and was taken to hospital. Extent of her injuries could not be learned at once.

Police said they had no further details other than that the murder was discovered by the husband when he came home front work.

SYDNEY. N. 8., March 21-(CP) -Bus drivers spurned it com- promise wage offer and went on strike here today. leav g the sprawling steel city of 35, with- out public hansport.

ANTIGONISH. N. S.. March 21 -(CPI-The Antigoniah County School heard today offered rural school teachers. on strike since ii

Asian questions should "diverge."

month: ago. I Sim bonus and the teachers promptly turned it down.

Coast To Be Investigated

Newfoundland

OTTAWA, March 21-(Special) -The Fisheries Department has ordered the Canadian Government ship "Eastern Explorer” to the Newfoundland coast to investigate reports that foreign draggers are dragging In Newfoundland territ- orial waters. Today or tomorroiv the fisheries patrol boat "Cygnus" will leave Halifax and also con- duct an investigation into rumors of foreign draggers poaching in Canadian territorial waters.

This was revealed to the House of Commons this afternoon by J Watson MacNaught. Parliament- ary asslstant to Fisheries Minis- ter Mayhew. For some months past, the Department has been on the alert and ready to act against foreign craft invading Canadian home fisheries. Some of the for- eign draggers and other types, notably Spanish vessels fishing in pairs, are stated to be causing serious-depletion of the Atlantic fisheries.

some years ago when Govern- ment-stibsidizcd ti-aivlers from France. Spain and Portugal dani- agcd- Canadian fishing gear off Nova Scotia, the R. C. A. F. was called out to investigate and pho- tograph the ships concerned so that formal pi'otesl.s could be made to the countries involved. 1: is understood that this year, the Department will not hesitate to take similar action using both armed cutters manned by l7t.C.M. P personnel and aircraft.

Premier Smallwood's Statement

ST. JOHN'S. Nfid.. March 21- (CP)-Chnrges have been made that French and Spanish trawlers have invaded Newfoundland fish- ing grounds within the three-mile limit, Premier Smallwood told the Legislature today.

Describing such action as "a serious breach of iiitrtrniitionai law," Mr. Smallwood said fisher- men reported much damage to their gear by foreign vessels. (The subject also was discussed today in the House of Coininons, where J. W. MacNauglit, Parlia- mentary ,aBSSiSl.nlit to Fisheries Minister ayhew, said two Gov- ernment fisheries vessels are being sent to investigate the reports.)

the Newfoundland coast. It W85 reported. The Proviiicial Govern- ment had promptly taken up the matter with the federal administ- ration and asked for a spotting plane as well as the surface search.

Sharp cut In Rate 0n Grain Shipments

MONTREAL, March 21 -(CP)- shipowners today were faced with a critical problem-decreased frei- ght rates, particularly in grain- with the opening of the shipping season only a month away.

Shipping of-ileials reported rates for shipping grain to Europe have dropped from 014 a ton last year to 80 this year.

"We doubt if the bottom has been reached even yet." one ship- owner said.

surplus ship tonnage in world fleets, brought about by talk of an early peace in Korea and import cuts by England, New zcalund and Australia. are two causes for the low rates. they sold.

Cost-of-Living In U. S. Down Slightly

WASHINGTON. March 21 (AP)- The cost of living In the United states as measured by the government, dropped 0.0 per cent in Rbruary, in the first decline since last June. the Bureau of Labor statistics reported today. Borne downward by a 2-l-per- cent sag in retail food prices. the retail price index showed the larg-

Sonie foreign vessels have been Denmy,s1m.m operating within half a I'iilll' of Mid mday who killed Mrs.

Premier Joseph Smallwood of Newfoundland. who staked his political career on all-out enconmic development, will continue his drive, concentrating on mineral de- velopment including potential oil fields on Newfoundland: west coast. The Throne Speech disclos- ed that his government will sell its new brick, cement and gypsum mills. erected at s cost of 89,000,000. Profits will be used in the con- struction of further industries.

Three Provinces Without 65-70 Pension Agreements

OTTAWA, "Mar. 2!-(CF)-Only three Proviiices-Manitoba, Prince Edivnrd Island and Newfoundland -still must complete formal agreements to share with the Fed- eral Government the cost of 840- a-moiith pensions to needy Can- adians between 65 and 70.

The Health Department an- nounced yesterday that the latest Provinces to conclude agi ements ii'Di'C Ontario and Nova. Scotln. Agreemeiits were completed earl- ier with British Columbia, Alber- ta, Saskatcliewan, Quebec and New Bruiiswlck.

An arrangement also has been iiiacie with the administration of the Northwest Territories to cover povnieiit of the pensions to needy persons there.

Under the pension program, the Federal Government pays the full cost of s40-a-month pensions to all Canadians 70 and over re- gardless of means. It has agreed to share on a 50-50 basis with the Provinces the cost of pensions to

the needy in the 65-to-10 age group. All Provinces except Manitoba,

New Brunswick and Prince Ed- ward Island have concluded new agreements covering the payment of 540 a month to needy blind persons 21 and over.

The Federal Government pays 75 per cent of the cost and the Provinces the remainder.

Says-Knows Who Killed Mrs. lemay

MIAMI. Fla, March 21 -tAPl-I James 0. Barker he believes he knows; l-Iuguettc l..emay.' the Canadian beauty who vanished in the Florida Keys Jan. 4. "I have an opinion who did it and that only one person was in- volved in the act of violence." he said in Miami. is day after pre- senting evidence to the Monroe County grand Jury in Key west. i Barker said he had given the, grand jurv some "new evidence" but could not reveal what it was.

MUNSAN, March 22 -(Saiur- day)-(AP) The Communists explained Friday their "comprom- ice" for exchanging prisoners of the Korean war but the Allies said it did not yield on the Red

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An overall debt increase of 81,- 397,397 and a surplus on ordinary account of 5210722 are shown in the Public Accounts of the Prov- ince for the year ending March 31, 1951, as tabled in the Legislat- ure yesterday by Hon W.E. Darby, Provincial Treasurer.

The Accounts show total ex- penditures oi 59,377,726, with or- dinary expenditures totalling 30,- 8ii4,890 against s7,064,6l3 of ordin- ary revenue.

Total liabilities as at March 31. 1951. were 515,554,569. The gross funded debt, less sinking fund assets. amounted to 513,774,745.

Following is the general state- ment of revenue and expenditure: