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Sek ee Ge EE ee aera a 0d $9. BD du edie sr serra Ss SSSEETIOES PAGE TWO N.Y. WORLD FAIR CLOSES WITH ITS BIGGEST CROWD Dismantling of Luxurious Buildings on 1,215-Acre Tract Begun-- Visited by 45,008,385 People By R. J. ANDERSON, Canadian Press Staff Writer. New York, Oct. 29--(CP)--The world of tomorrow passed Monday into the world of ye:terday. It went out in a blaze of glory at midnight Sunday night with more than 500,000 persons crowding lower than anticipated, led to heavy deficits that the 1940 improvement failed to overcome. This year the show became "just a super country fair." Prices were reduced. Person- nel was cut. Trimmings were elime inated. Gibson assumed the administra- tive powers, formerly wielded by Fair President Grover Whalen Last August, a new publicity direc- tor, Hamilton Wright, Jr., took of- fice and put into effect what he termed a "blitzwrieg of promotion" to whet interest in the closing days of the carnival. its 1,216 acres. At sunrise Monday wreckers moved in to begin the dismantling process that eventually will turn the site on Flushing mea- dows into a city park. Dedeciated to peace and two-year run. Elevei: countries lost their freedom. It saw death--two detectives died when a bomb planted in the Brit- ish pavilion exploded during police examination. The fair ended on a note of sad- ness. At midnight a bugler walked up the helioline, the perisphere ramp which cafford a panoramic view of the giganuc exhibition. Hushed crowds heard the soft notes of the Last Post and the World's Fair of 1940 officially was closed. Billed at its opening in 1939 as an exhibition that "will predict, may even dictate, the shape of things to come," the fair officially was termed a success. Its investors | will receive only 38 cents on the dollar but an estimated $1,000,000,- 000 was put into circulation. Some 45,000,000 paid admissions in 385 days returned net profit of $5,- 000,000 to the corporation. Pompous and Proua The World's Fair of 1939 and 1940 started out pompous and pro- fligate and wound up penny- pinching but proud. been labelled variously as the "Harlequin Heath" and the "Loco Lea," but as it closed forever it drew from the New York Times edi- torial commendation for the change to * adream from g swamp and a heap of refuse dumps.' The total two-year was announced by Board Chair- man Harvey D. Gibson as 45,008,- 385, with 19,191,920 in 1940. The record one-day throng of 537,952 persons was set yesterday, last day of the fair. Each verson received a banner: "I was there closing day Oct. 27, 1940". Policemen prevented the last-day | visitors leaving with other souven- irs. Stationed at subway entrances, the officers relieved departing vis- itors of shrubs, plants, wall dec- orations and chunks of plaster. Jack Donnelly, 36-year-old waiter, was the last man into the grounds. He merely had dropped by for "a couple of beers and to get in on the kill." Envisioned as an enterprise that not only would pay its own way but would. provide funds for char- ity, the fair"s estimated deficit on the $26,862,800 four-per cent bonds was $19,000,000. Nine per cent in- terest was paid, returning to the 8,263 investors 384 cents on the dollar. War cast its shadow over the big show. Holland, Belgium, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Czecho-Slovakia, Luxembourg, Estonia overrun by invading troops, maintained their exhibition buildings under diffi- culty, Russia dropped out after the first year and its pavilion, biggest In the fair, was razed. The greatest blow fell on June 81. France had collapsed. The tri- polor atop ite beautiful white pav- llion was dropped to half-staff. But like the smaller nations which had been engulfed by the German invader, France re-dedicated its pavilion and carried on. Canadian Show Attracts A change took place in Britain's impressive building. In 1939 she displayed her arts and industries, her learning and culture. In 1940 war was the sombre note. 8hip- ments of war implements arrived and were placed on view. A Spit- fire fighter, so succesful against Nazi raiders at home, attracted erowds of Americans, sympathetic to Britain's cause. American reaction to Canada's display designed to attract tourists to the Dominion, in the words of pavilion officials, was "very. very good." They reported particularly large numbers attended the pavil- lon's exhibition. of scenic movies resterday during the last-day rush, Jompilation of the season's attend- ince at the Canadian show prob- \bly won't be complete until later his week. The fair's financial history was urbulent. Lavish spending in the irst season, coupled with crowds [constipated Get rid of the cause! Doctors know that the cause of your constipation is probably easy to find, if, like too many people, you eat --- bread, meat, potatoes, Perhaps your diet does not form enough "bulk." And "bulk" does not mean quantity of food, but the kind of food that 18 not completely assimilated and leaves a soft "mass' in the bowels, that helps the bowel movement, If this is your case, the solu- tion is a crisp cereal for break- fast -- Kellogg's All-Bran. All- Bran helps form the necessary "bulk" and contains Vitamin B,, the natural intestinal tonic. Eat All-Bran every day, drink lots of water, and see life through rose colored glasses. Made in London, Canada, by Kellogg. At all grocers. iJ \. free- | dom, the New York World's Fair | saw world peace crumble during its | the | Its site has attendance PLAN T0 REPLACE L0ST DESTROYER WITHOUT DELAY Destroyer Strength to Be Brought Back to 13, Spokesman Says Ottawa, Oct. 20.--Canada's de- stroyer strength, reduced to twelve by loss of the Margaree in a North Atlantic collision with 140 officers and men, will remain at taat figure | only temporarily. The Royal Cana- | | dian Navy will receive a replace- | | ment for the Margaree { This was made clear Monday at | the office of Prime Minister Mac- | kenzie King who said "the place | of the Margaree will speedily be taken by another destroyer in the Canadian Navy." | A spokesman at the Prime Min- ister's office dispelled any idea that the Prime Minister might have | meant merely that a Canadian de- stroyer already on strength would take over the Margaree's place in line of duty. "That can be taken to mean that | Canada * will replace the Margaree | because Canada vndertakes to | | maintain a certain rumber of de- | | stroyers," the spokesman said of | Mr. King's statement. Just: where the replacement be obtained was not disciosed. The Margaree was obtained from the | Royal Navy to replace the Fraser which sank with forty-five men in a collision off the French coast last | June, and recently Canada acquir- ed six destroyers from the United States "Destroyers are to get a navy spokesman said Two new destroyers are being | built for the Canadian Navy in | British shipyards, but they will be additions, designed to bring the de- stroyer fleet up to fifteen The Margaree replacement is expected | to be apart from these and to re- | store the fleet as it stands to thir- teen. | The Margaree went down in col- lision with a larger merchant ves- | sel on the night of Oct. 22, while outward bound from the United Kingdom and running completely | f Packed out, as is customary in the | | North Atlantic submarine zone. | Disaster struck twice in the same | way for many of the officers and | | men aboard the Margaree, for the | ship was manned to a considerable extent by survivors of the Fraser's | crew. Of the 140 lost, eighty-six came through the Fraser sinking with their lives and fourteen of the thirty-one who were rescued also | escaped death on tre Fraser. | | Forest Fire Losses About Average in Canada This Year Ottawa, Canada -- Although the | danger season is not yet over, in- dications are that Canada's forest fire losses for 1940 will probably be about average, resulting in direct losses of between four and five mil- lion dollars, according to the Do- minion Forest Service of the De- partment of Mines and Resources These direct losses only represent a small part of the picture as they do not take into account loss of soil fertility, seed supply for future crops, tourists and watershed pro- tection values, and impoverishment of wild life. Canada has made marked pro- gress in the last twenty years in forest fire research, and modern methods of prevention and detec- tion together with effective fire- fighting equipment now prevent many forest fires from reaching destructive proportions. Statistics show there has been a general trend increase of about ten per cent in the annual number of fires, but they also show that over this period the size of the average fire has been reduced by one-half. In- creased travel to forested regions in recent years, made possible by motor cars, has been largely re- sponsible for the greater number of fires, and the reduction in the size of the fires has been brought about by the steadily increasing efficiency of the protective agencies. With forest protection authorities now operating on greatly reduced budgets, their efforts have to be largely restricted to the safeguard- ing of property and valuable tim- ber stands, and any improvement in the general situation must de- pend in large measure on the co- operation of the general public in preventing forest fires, Records show that human agencies are re- sponsible for about 85 per cent of the fires. Neglected campfires cause about 20 per cent of forest fires, careless smokers 15 per oent, set- tlers' clearing fires getting out of control 17 per cent, and incendiary fires amount to about 9 per cent. Lightning causes about 15 per cent will these | days," MENZIES ADDS { wings at No. 1 bombing of Canada's forest fires. THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1940 H.M.C.S. Margaree Sunk in North Atlantic While On Convoy Duty EP In the worst disaster in the history of the Royal Canadian Navy, 140 | LEFT. Commander J. W. R. Roy, RIGHT, of Halifax, who left a post at headquarters to take over command of the Margaree, went down lives were lost when the destroyer Margaree went down after a collision in the North Atlantic while on convoy duty. | and had been turned over to the Canadian | Hollyburn, B.C, Fraser which was sunk in a collision off the | Sub.-Lieut. J. W. Golby as they visited High Commissioner Vincent ship of the Margaree is pictured, LOWER | Massey at Canada House in London recently: the British destroyer Diana navy to replace the H.M.C.S, coast of France. A sister NEW PORTFOLIO) LABOR AND WAR Premier Retains Ministry of Defense Co-ordination in Re-organized Cabinet Melbourne, Oct Minister Robert Met organized his eabinet portfolio Co-ordinat post of 1 fense The new post former assist n to Harold E Holt, a t nister who is being recalled from the Aus tralian Imperial Foree w.here he is serving as artillervman, to take his seat in the cabinet William M. Huzhes, Australian Prime Minister in the Great War now 76, retained his post as At- torney-General but took on an: ad- ditional ministry, that of the Navy Sir Earle Page. former leader the Country party and former dep- uty Prime M er, who resigned in 1938 when and Mr. Menzie: quarrelled, Minister of Commerce Labor, which refused to National Governm~nt presented in the n sit on the Advisory of he 1 becomes foin In a not re- but will National War First Air Gunners Trained in Canada The first air gunners ever Marshal Breadner, ceremony and is sh Carolina. to be trained in Canada received their r and gunnery school at Jarvis, Ont, chief of the air staff, officiated at the presentation own here pinning the wings on E. L. Yount of North The Margaree was formerly | with his ship. Sub-Lieut. R. MOTHER BATTLES FLAMES TO SAVE 3-YEAR OLD BABY Heroism of | mother of | Robertson, | Belleville, Oct. 20 -- Mrs. Grace Robertson, three-year-old Louisa was responsible alone for the rescue baby as she lay asleep in - burning home in Ameliasburg Township Saturday afternoon Seeing the smoke: billowing from house when she was in the fifty yards away, Mrs son ran into the blazing yuillding, and fighting her way h smoke bedroom baby before of the Robt succeeded in and reaching the floor col- ling her again psed. So narrow was the baby's escape crib was burning around when the mother rushed that the the child in The loss was placed at $6,000 by Council which is being created by the Prime Minister Reor m of ti cabinet ince the accident of which three cab- » killed, and the ion in which wo ministers were defeated The cabinet continues the coali- tion of the United Australian and Country parties, which have 38 cats in the House of Representa- tives to Labor's 36. ranizati 0 d last summer had await in inet 'minister 21 elect Sept general Air Vice- | occupied by Mr. and Mrs and flames to the! | and farm machinery, it was stated. Dr. J. J. Robertson, of Belleville, who purchased the farm 18 months ago. Since that time it had been John L Robertson. According to the owner, insurance will partially | loss. The large frame house had been completely remodelled after Robetrson purchased it. It was one of the landmarks of Ameliasburg Township, and was known as the | W. Timbrell, one of the 31 survivors of the sinking is shown with LEFT, UPPER LEFT, of | canadian National Exhibition | showed cover the | Dr. | Asa Brickman homestead. Accord- | removing the small quantity of furniture that was saved, the house was over 100 years old. ing to neghbors, who assisted in| Only the fact that a strong | northwest wind was blowing, pre- vented the razing of the barn and farm buildings with the year's crop ed. PREDICTS SPREAD OF NENTAL ILLS Governor Fears Post-War Need for Increasing Study of Ailments of Mind Ottawa, Oct. 20 -- Medical men might be called upon to direct in- creasing attention to mental all- ments after the present war, the Earl of Athlone, Governor-General of Canada, told the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Can- ada when he spoke to them at a dinner on Saturday night. His Excellency was made an Honorary Fellow of the College and said he considered this a high honor, He valued it particularly be- cause some years ago he had been similarly honored by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Great Britain. Perhaps the only good resulting from the war was that it brought developments in medical science, he said. The last war had brought great developments and Improve- ments in the treatment of wounds | had already been made in the pre- sent war. "But, "there is, I imagine, one field in which there will be a spe- cial and urgent demand for re- search," he said. "I refer to the various afflictions of the mind. "Whatever may be the ill-effects of the war on the physical well- being of our citizens, I feel sure that the most widespread havoc will be wrought on their nervous systems. The restoration of sanity to a shattered and unsettled world will be one of our most difficult tasks, a task, moreover in which your profession will inevitably be called upon to take a leading part." Indian-Made Merchandise Worth $5,000 Sold at Can. National Exhibition Ottawa, Canada -- Indian-made merchandise to the approximate value of $5,000 was sold at the Can- adian National Exhibition in To- ronto this year in connection with the display and demonstration ar- ranged by the Indian Affairs Bramch, Department of Mires and Resources. If this merchandise had been secured entirely from one In- dian Reserve, the sale would pro- vide its 'population with employ- ment for several months. However, as such varied types of articles, in- cluding basketry, weaving, carvings and other merchandise are made by {he Indians, the goods sold were se- cured from reserves in various parts | of Canada. tourists visiting - the great interest in Indian- made goods and purchased many souvenirs from this display. Buyers for large commercial establishments placed large orders which will pro- vide employment for many Indians during the winter months, With European sources of basketry shut off as a result of war conditions there is an increased demand for Indian-made goods of all types but it was necessary ders of immediate delivery of this type as the Indians are not yet organized to carry out the work on a commercial scale. Since an effort has been made to revive some of the traditional crafts | of the Canadian Indians more than 3,000 Indians have become once again self-supporting through the assistance given them in marketing their handicraft products. | told officers to refuse or- | BOGUS COLONEL. DUPES LAKEHEAD AIRMEN, MAYORS Pleads Guilty to Violating Defense Regulations -- "Awaits Sentence Fort William, Oct. 20.--His brief career as "Colonel Gorham of the British Empire Air Training Scheme" ended. Douglas R. Phil- lips, 43, Toronto salesman. pleaded guilty here yesterday to infraction of Defense of Canada Regulations. He was remanded for sentence. Before police stepped in, Phillips had deceived the proprietor of an office supply business; the Mayor of Fort Willlam; a member of Parliament, and officers of No. 2 Elementary Air Training School; had been given a free trip in an air force plane and war well on his way back to Toron'o. The tale of the colonel, unfolded in court by Chief of Police C. E Watkins, showed that, Phillips first approached W. R. Strachan, man- ager of the office supply company, last. Thursday, and looked over the stock of best' office furniture He told Strachan, in great confidence, that he was attaclied to the air training scheme and was entrusted with setting up another training centre. But he wanted to see the mayors of both cities and o'her officials. Strachan took ths "colonel" to the City Hall and en route met Rev. D. MclIvor, M.P.,, who accom- panied the palr., Mayor C. M. Ross took the three men to the training school where 'Colonel Gorham' that he wanted to find up to 25 square miles of terri- tory. He suggested, diffidently, that he would charter a plane to make an gerial survey, but an air force plane immediately was placed at his disposal and he flew over the training school and surround- ing. country. He then returned to his hotel. Next day the local men became suspicous and called in Chief Wat- kins, who found that the seif- styled colonel had left for the Fast, The chief wired Rnyal Canadian Mounted Police headquarters in Ottawa. Headquarters immediately asked for more information, and arrested Phillips gn the train at then was returned to the Lakehead for trial. Phillips entered a plea of guilty to a charge of !mpersonating | an army officer, contrary to De- | fense of Canada Regulations. Legion Speaker To Explain Functions Of Nazi Propaganda Ottawa, Oct. 20 -- "Lord Haw Haw" and Sinister Sam," Briton's nick-names for two of Dr, Goeb= bel's notorious radio propagandists, will be the basis of the Sunday, November 3, broadcast of "The Le= gion Views the War" to be heard over the national network of the a from 7.50 to 8.00 pm. ED. Thé speaker, who will represent the Canadian Legion which is pre- senting the new commentaries every fortnight, will explain the ra- dio methods adopted by the Nazis in an attempt to undermine the morale of the British people and break the confidence of other coun~ tries in Britain's ability to win the war, The broadcast will illustrate how the ridiculous allegations made by the Germans about "the rapid dis~ intigration of the Empire" have acted as boomerang against their own propaganda machine to the extent that it has now become more of a joke than the subject of serious consideration. Light- condition y 0 . Last longer and ¢ Gel 2 ca AT YOUR HYDRO SHOP "We didn't know whether or not he was coming . . UPS hee called ws ONG DISTANCE + « « just to show he hadn't forgotten us." And so it goes. Long Distance is the single man's answer to many a problem--and the married man's shortest road home. Always at your service wherever you may be. H.M. BLACK Manager. American