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MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1947 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE PAGE THREE 10 Per Cent Price Rise Allowed On Used Cars, Meals, Shoes | All Leather Goods Will Be Affected; Food IndexUp16 pc Ottawa, Jan. 20 (CP)--Living costs jumped ahead to- day, particularly for Canadians who eat in restaurants, as ceiling boosts on three important items became effective. The Increases, announced by the Prices Board last & ° night, were: 1. A 10-per-cent increase in prices of restaL.ant meals containing meat, poultry, eggs or fish. 2. Used automobiles and used Arucks increased by 10 and seven per cent respectively, «8, Increases of 11 and 'nine per cent respectively in prices of men's 'and women's shoes, Restaurant increases will apply also to sandwiches containing hot cooked meat, poultry or eggs, which may be raised by five cents. Meals costing 50 cents yesterday may be raised by five cents, while a 10- per-cent increase will apply on meals between 50 cents and $1. The increase is limited to 10 cents on servings costing more than $1. A rise of 16 per cent in the food index brought about the new ad- justments, Donald Gordon, Prices Board Chairman, said in a state- ment. The Board's announcement con- cerning leather forecast a whole series of related increases, to be an- nounced shortly, on all leather 'goods, such as purses, gloves, leather 'clothing and harness, - Reason behind the increases was 'an adjustment in the ceiling on cattle hides of three cents a pound, with corresponding increases for other types of hides, The increases will range from 10 to 17% per cent, and will probably increase the immediate supply of hides and skins from domestic sources, raising Canadian hide to a level :nore Dearly Sm. tive with foreign markets, In- En dustry also were taken into account in making the adjustments, It was learned that the move will prevent the withholding of hides for speculation and increase their flow to tanners. The increase in used car and truck prices followed a similar in- crease last month in the prices of new vehicles. HELP LOCAL INDUSTRY Interviewed by The Dally Mimes-Gazette an official of the Robson Leather Co, said the in- crease in the price of hides, au. thorized by the Wartime Prices and Trade Board, should un. doubtedly result in an increased supply coming on the market and he hoped would help corre-t pro- cessing delays which had occur- red in their plant owing to the shortage of hides, In general he approved the price changes as being beneficial to the local firm, Chinese Students Continue to Howl Over Incident Shanghai, Jan. 20-- (AP) -- Shanghai students are threaten- ing to renew anti-American de- monstrations if United States Ma- rine Cpl, William Pierson, at Pel. ping, is not convicted of rape of a 19.year-old Chinese girl and glven a severe sentence. Pierson began his defence before a Uni- ted States court martial today. Spokesmen for university stu- dents in Shaaghal announced at a press conference that they refus- ed to rely on the justice of what they call the "unqualified and one-sided" American court mar- tial, Furthermore, they sgid, stu. dents will not stop their clamor for withdrawal of American forces until the last American soldier has left China. | Safecrackers' Efforts Wasted Galt, Jan. 20--(CP)--Safe- crackers last night broke into two railway tool sheds to obtain crow- bars and sledgehammers, smashed their way into the Valleyview Creamery and headed for the firm's strongbox, Then the thieves "hopes were dashed, for the safe was open and it contained noth- ing of value. 'OKAY BOYS, FUGITIVE SAYS WHEN CAUGHT Tillsonburg, Jan, 20 -- (CP) -- Bruce Saunders, 21-year-old con- victed car-thief who escaped police custody at Woodstock late Friday, was cold and hungry and offered no resistance when he was surrounded by a posse Sunday night in bush near Tillsonburg, 20 miles south of Woodstock. Police said that Saunders was in possession of a pistol taken from police chief Roy Corbett of Tillson- burg on the steps of the Woodstock County Jail when he made his getaway Friday night in the chief's car, easily out-distancing slower cars in which police took up the chase. The fugitive also possessed a re- volver and both weapons were load- ed, police sald. But Saunders merely remarked "okay boys" as he surrendered when the posse finally caught up with him after missing him by only a few minutes at a deserted house earlier in the same neighborhood, near Cultus, 15 miles from here. He was tracked swiftly from the house, on the Norfolk-Elgin County line, to the spot in the bush where he sur- rendered. Saunders was brought to Tillson- burg in handcuffs and was searched before being taken under heavy guard to Woodstock County Jail, He had been convicted at Tillson- burg Friday for car theft and re- manded in custody until Jan, 31 in connection with investigation of a robbery. In Tillsonburg someone slipped an automatic to him, and he pointed the weapon at chief Corbett Friday night when the officer had taken him right to the front door of the Woodstock jail. Saunders had marched the chief to a park, trussed him up and then fled in the chief's car, Provincial police started the hunt almost im mediately and sighted the fugitive car going through Tillsonburg, where police shots were fired, but they temporarily lost track of him. Police forces of the entire area, with various posses, took up the search which ended late last night. One posse which had scoured the area of country fringing the Lake Erie shore throughout Sunday were told by a farmer that smoke was coming from an empty house and that's where they found that Saun- ders had just left. The search of the nearby bushland soon uncovered the fugitive. Police said they believed Saunders was responsible for several break- ins d the week-end flight. Police sald it was Saunders who left a blue suit in the empty home of Ray Haimem at Straffordville, tak- ing in.exchange a brown suit, shirt and tie. An armed man was spotted gath- ering up a bundle' of food at the home of Rene Nobels on RR. 5 at glen Meyer Saturday evening, but ed. When captured, Saunders wore only a brown suit, without hat or overcoat. Further investigation resulted in police charging Leo Chenier, Jr., of Tillsonburg, with assisting an es- cape from custody, alleging that he provided Saunders with the pistol for his escape. A 14-year-old boy was also held for questioning. King Christian's Condition Better Copenhagen, Denmark, Jan. 20-- (Reuters) -- Condition King Christian of Denmark was ststed unofficially today to be steadily im- proving, His temperature was re- ported normal and he was sitting up in bed. The King has been suffering from pneumonia since Jan. 15. Mercy Ships Head for Home With 1 Outpost Not Supplied Seven Islands, Que., Jan, 20-- (CP)--The supply ship North Voyageur and the Dominion gov- ernment icebreaker Ernest La- pointe prepared to set sail for their home port of Quebec today, following an unsuccessful attempt yesterday to break through the Gulf of St. Lawrence ice and land food and supplies at the tiny vil. lage of Port Menunier on Anticos- ti Island, last stop for the two 8hips on their 600-mile mercy mission, The 1,200-ton North Voyageur, following closely behind the La- Pointe, plowed to within five miles of Port Meunier, but im- passable fields of ice several inch- €3 thick forced both ships to turn ack, The captains of both ships de- cided it would be too dangerous 12 make another attempt to break tirough to the village which has been without delivery of essential supplies since early December. It was believed that an airplane operating from the Seven Islands Airport would have to be used to drop supplies to the inhabitants, The two ships have delivered much-needed supplies to 17 other isolated St. Lawrence River ham- lets since leaving Quebec two weeks ago. Last stops were at Kegaska, a north shore settle- ment more than 400 miles below Quebec, and Baie Johan Beetz, 70 miles west along the shore, which was, reached Saturday, At Kegaska, fisherfolk whose supplies had gone without replen- ishment for 10 weeks ran out over the ice to greet the Lapointe when it came into sight Friday. Supplies were unloaded on the ice two miles off shore and hauled in by dog sled, The 20 families of the village, who had eaten codfish instead of turkey at Christmas, then sat down to their first steak dinner in more than a month, Wire Its frame bent and Little Remains of Tractor In its cab completely demolished, the wreckage of a Direct Winters' transport tractor was hardly recognizable after it had plunged through the guard rail of ai the Rouge Bridge earl ravine 100 feet below. to death. Which Driver Met Death this morning and burned in the he driver, Ernest Pope, was burned =--Photo by Campbell's Studio Marshall's Swearing In Is Delayed Washington, Jan, 20--(CP) -- Plans for the swearing-in today of Gen, George C. Marshall as United States Secretary of State were disrupted when the plane carrying him to Washington was forced to land at Chicago because of bad+weather. Air Transport Command head- quarters here sald there was "no possible chance" of him reaching the Capital today. (At Chicago it could mot be learned immediately whether Gen. Marshall would proceed to Wash- ington by train or would wait for weather to clear 'permitting re- sumption of the flight), A crowded schedule had been lined up today for Marshall who will retire from the army as soon as he takes the oath as Secretary from. Chief Justice Fred N, Vin- son, Included was an afternoon con- ference with President Truman and retiring State Secretary Byr. nes. The latter had expected to leave for his Spartansburg, S.C., home tonight, There is plenty of work ahead for Marshall, including prepara- tion for the Big Four foreign ministers conference at Moscow in March on German and Austrian peace settlements, The United States delegation will leave in about a month for the Soviet ca- pital, Harmony Curlers Bonspiel Winners MRS. KENNETH FLETCHER Correspondent 'Harmony, Jan. 20--Frank Michael and Ken Fletcher are feeling quite happy over the result of the three- game bonspiel which was played at the local curling rink last Saturday January 18. Their rink had the highest total score for three games, won first prize and the "boys" proudly brought home their "wins" --lovely Stetson hats. Prizes were: First, Stetson hats (donated by Kinlock; Second, Car robes (donat- ed by General Motors) ; Third, Shav- ing cases; fourth, Ties. Lunch was served and the whole event tho- roughly enjoyed. Several of Mrs. Wilkinsons pupils in piano, including Ann Lees and in a recital at the former's home recently, There was a very large turnout at Sunday School yesterday, with twenty in the Adult Bible Class. The lesson centered around Col- ossians 1:9-17, with the emphasis being laid on the last verse. The superintendent likened or.compared this verse to a similar thought ex- pressed in St. John 1:1. The intermediate boy's class had the highest, percentage of attend- ance, so were therefore the Banner Class. It looks as if the skating party and carnival, scheduled to take place tonight, January 20, will have to be called off until a later date. No doubt a further announcement will ber made to the children 'at school and also in this dolumn. We are hoping the weatherman will co- operate and make {it possible for the adults to go ahead with their skating party planned for Wednes- day evening, January 22. Verna Mason Dies In Toronto Toronto, Jan, £0--(CP)-- A former physiotherapist, who serv- ed during the First World War in military hospitals in Kingston, Whitby and Toronto and for a time was head of the physiother- apy section of Kingston General Hospital, Verna Mason died yes- terday in hospital, She was born in Prescott, Gordon and Ken Hoskin took part |ed Time Ripe for Advance Of Missions in Japan PS L 4 After spending the war years in Japan, veteran missionary, Miss M. A. Burnett, of the Central Japan Pioneer Mission, is convinced that the next decade will be the golden opportunity for the advancement of Christian missions in that country. She spoke at the morning service of Calvary Baptist Church on "Tne Challenge of Japan in the Light of the Present Situation." Miss Burnett began her work in Japan in 1917 and has spent most of her time there since that date. She last returned to the East in June, 1941, and in spite of consular warnings to leave the country, de- cided to stay at her work regardless of the condiilons, The morning af- ter Pear] Harbor, she 'was taken in- to custody by the Japanese police, Instead of being taken to an inter ment camp she was allowed to re- main in her own home along with several other missionaries, all guarded by military police, This condition lasted for several months and then the police left and she was granted almost complete freedom, Although not allowed to speak in her church, she did receive many visitors including hundreds of soldiers bound for the front. Thus, her missionary work continued, Christian converts from as far away as 100 miles came to visit, bringing gifts of soap, sugar and other foods so difficult to obtain, Even the neighbours in her own street gave gifts and treated her wel] in spite of the fact that she was an enemy alien, As conditions became worse, and city after city was destroyed by American B-29's, it was evident that the city in which Miss Burnett lived would soon become a target. The Japanese authorities moved her and a sister missionary to the hills about 40 miles away. Three wecks later the city was attacked with in- cendiaries by a force of 500 bomb- ers, Th: flames could be seen by Miss Burnett even though 40 miles away, Much time was spent in prayer that night by the mission- aries for the Christian converts in the city, for the neighbours, the church and their homes. God an- swered in a wonderful way, for it was revealed later that as the flames swept towards their district, the wind changed and not a person or thing was harmed in that street. Not Embittered Did the destruction of war leave an embittered people? she was ask- On the contrary, she said, the op- posite is true. Before the war there were only 200,000 Christians in Ja- pan out of 72 million people. Pro- gress of missions had been very slow Lecause of the intense naticn- ali:m in the form of the Shinto re- ligion, A convert to Christianity was branded as anti-Japanese and ostracism by parents, relatives and friends invariably followed. Todey the people are eage:ly look- ing for English and American help. All over the country there is a de- mand for ins.ruztion in English and and people are listening to the G:s- pel. Lectures on Christianity are even being given in the heathen temples at ths invitation of the priests. With their faith in Shin- to.sm brck. n, the hearts of the Jap- anese are open to the Christian | cspel. It must be given to them | in this day or Communism, which | is already knocking at the door, will | enter, she said. i In closing, Miss Burnett declar- | ed that the Japanese nation can be | reborn within this generation if wa | are but willing to take to them the | Gospel of Jesus Christ, | Tells of India | At the evening service, Capt, | (Rev), Harry Worling spoke of his | work in India under the Ceylon and | India General Mission. During the | war he served as a padre in His | Majesty's Indian Forces, spend ng | three and a half years as a guest of ! the Japanese. | Capt. Worling declared that In- dia's troubles were severe | rgely | because they were religious. }.e de- scribed the devotion of both Hindus and Mohommedans in their prayer life, explaining that many had me- morized the entire Koran which is about as long as our New Testa- ment, Capt. Worling pointed to contrast to the lack of knowledge most of us have of our Scriptures and the little time we spend in prayer. After the regular service, Capt. Worling showed a series of colored pictures on life in India and~ the work of the missionaries. Several unusua] slides were shown includ- ing one of the fire walking at a heathen festival. 5 Escape Injury In Hit-Run Crash Brantford, Jan. 20--(CP) -- When the left side of the automo- bile in which they were travelling was struck east of here by a west- bound car which police said failed to stop, Joseph Brylinski of Tor. [onto and four companions escap- ed injury. Police said the car own- ed by Brylinski was damaged ex- tensively, 51 Hukbalahaps Killed in Fight Manila, Jan, 20--(AP)--Fifty- one Hukbalahaps (armed, anti- administration peasants) were killed and many others wounded by Filipino military police in a week-end skirmish 50 miles southeast of Manila, military po- lice officers reported today, They did not announce military police casualties. The Manila Times said today that scores of former guerillas who failed to receive pay for war- time services were joining Huk ranks, Evangelist Will Make U.S. Tour London, Jan. 20-- (Reuters) -- A dynamic 36-year-old Welsh ev- angelist, Thomas B. Rees, plans to leave Britain in April for a six weeks' visit to the United States, where he intends to carry out "Youth for Christ" campaigns in New York, Chicago and other cen. tres. . Rees, who has attracted vast audiences of young people during more than 12 months non-stop campaigning in London, threw up a good job in real estate to devote himself to evangelism, He began by preaching in the provinces, then raised $172 to hire the Methodist Central Hall, Westminster, London for one night to launch his "Youth for Christ" campaign. That was 14 months ago, and ever since he has filled that hall or the still bigger Albert Hall several times a week, enlisting the support of leading churchmen of all Protestant de- nominations, A stoutish, clean-shaven 'man with fair hair, Rees has none of the tricks of the stump orator and no use for mass hysteria, but he has a flair for whipping up en- thusiasm among crowds, and can dominate the biggast audience with his flery Welsh personality, Between his big meetings, Rees conducts revivalist campaigns in London's outskirts and organizes his squads of "contact groups" to keep in touch with his youthful followers, estimated a: 100,000. Rees is married, with a sun and daughter. Norvich, England -- (CP)--Rare wild birds are being slaughtered in Norfolk sanctuaries and sold for game pies, charges the Norfolk and Norwich Naturalists' Society. Colchester, England-- (CP) --Near- ly 1,000 wooden toys carved by hand from scrap material by German prisoners-of-war were distributed to Colchester school children. WILL YOU HELP? WE HAVE THE FACILITIES! WE HAVE THE BOYS! BUT WE NEED YOU! Will you enroll now for LEADERSHIP TRAINING to start JANUARY 22nd at the Scout Headquare ters, Athol Street West, at 8.00 p.m, There is a place for you in Scouting right now. Help us make the boys of Oshawa n fine group of junior citizens. Any man 18 years of age is eligible AND that is the only qualification needed except the urge to join. SO HOW ABOUT IT? WILL YOU HELP? Fill in the printed application below, immediately. To J. H. BATEMAN YOUR NAME . YOUR ADDRESS . 91 KING STREET EAST RR I RS RR RR SN IS RS) ERE RR ) YOUR PHONE NO. ...:.vinenseesesnsence ' were not free, responsible ghid wday, but less drastic action is el 3-Way Conference On Maritime Coal Said Last Effort Glace Bay, N.8., Jan. 20 (CP)--Last hope of averting a major shut-down in Maritime coal fields was being placed in Tuesday's three-way conference of representatives of gov- ernment, union and company today as the full impact of what a shut-down's effect would be began to impress itself --& on the minds of residents of the SLASH COAL ALLOCATIONS 20p.c. IN UK. London, Jan, 20--(A"")--An official of the British Iron and Steel Federation said today that coal allocations for the st:el in- dustry would be cut 25 per cent immediately as a result of Drit- ain's critical coal shortage, The government previously had announced a cut in non-priority industry coal allocations of 0 per cent effective today, but the slash to iron and steel plants came as a surprise to the Industry, aiming at a record steel production of 13,600,000 tons this year, Stating the 25 per cent coal cut "will have a most serious ef- fect on the industry," the Federa- tion spokesman predicted that several] steel factories would have to cut their work week. Some ob- servers estimated the cut might reduce steel output by 1,000,000 tons in 1947. Government Coal Board offi- clals have said the British funl situation will be critical for at least another six to eight weens, No further reductions in rations for household use is contemplated however. Britain Considers Polish Action London, Jan. 20--(AP)-- Britain will consider withdrawing recogni- tion from the Polish government on the ground that Sunday's election sources Two other courses lay open: 1. The British, in deliberations on the German peace treaty, might op- pose Poland's claims to former Ger- man territory east of the Oder and Niesse Rivers. 2. Britain might withhold millions of dollars worth of gold brought here in wartime by the Polish gov- emment in exile and not yet turned over to the present, Moscow- supported regime. three seaside provinces, Shifting of the spotlight to Parliament Hill began with the announcement that Freeman Jen. kins, president of district 26 Uni- ted Mine Workers (C.C.L.) and his district board was en route to the Capital for the conference with Dominion Steel and Coal Corporation representatives and Labor Minister Mitchell, Mr. Jenkins left behind a warn- ing that the "major shut-down" in Maritime coal fields would come Jan, 31 if the Ottawa talks failed to result in accession to the union's wage demands, He said Friday that all coal operations, "big and small, under contract with the U.M.W, in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick" would be in. cluded. (Union membership rolls in. clude 13,000 workers in all ma- jor collieries of the Maritimes. Miners in the Pictou County dis trict of Westville, largest group outside of the UMW., are voting today to decide their affiliation. The 500 "estville miners, mem- bers of an independent union, vo- ted in favor of joining the U.M.W. last fall but the margin of only two votes was considered indeci- sive and no action was taken), The wage dispute hinges on the miners' chief demand of an fine crease of $2.50 above current ba. sic rates of $5.84 a day, Negotia- tions for renewal of the contract expiring Jan. 31, broke down when Dosco, largest employer of the 13,000 U.M.W. members, countered with an offer of $1 a day conditional upon increased production, The Union withdrew from the talks, terming the com- pany offer "an incentive bonus)" Already some observers have begun calculating the effects of a possible shut-down. If the coal production halt lasts for any length of time, they see a fold- of many public. utilities in the Maritimes, highly dependent upe on coal-consuming steam poyer. 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