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Ss . kay, two of 16 plaintiffs were award- THE OSHAWA Combining The Oshawa Times and Whitby Gazette and Chronicle DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE WHITBY VOL. 6--NO. 98 OSHAWA-WHITBY SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 1947 Price 4 Cents SIXTEEN PAGES 11 TRAPPED MINERS' FATE SEALED; ORK, SAY ALL DEAD QUIT RESCUE Expert Advises Could Stand Attack 5.point Defence Plan Better Than Britain Did, Goforth Says BY DOUGLAS HOW Canadian Press Staff Writer Ottawa, April 26 (CP)--Col. W. W. Goforth, retiring deputy director of defence research, today recommended a five-point program of preparation for civilian Canada which, he said, would enable her to "withstand the far greater dangers of future war with fewer relative casualties and less proportionate damage to® property than the United Kingdom suffered in the Second World War." In broad outline, his program envisages: 1. That the three forces "will combine and organize their strength within the limited resources assign- ed them that they may provide ef- ficient early warning, interception and close support services to guard our great cities and vital centres from the first waves of enemy at- tack." 2. That each community of 50,000 population and over, "encouraged and guided by provincial authori- ties," study the results of atomic destruction as now known and "translate these into amendments to their building by-laws and regu~ lations, into the planning of greater dispersion, even into their system of granting building permits rela- tive to the zone of danger." 3. That professional societies "study and devise codes and sim- plified instructions for use by their members in local surveys and in expert counsel to local authorities." 4. That individual industries and public utilities start reviewing ways and means for achieving gradual dispersion. 5. Not an immediate problem but "one needing serious prelimin- ary attention within the next five years" was the question of "a re- vived and greatly-strengthened air raid precaution. (A.R.P.) Organi- zation, Rule Star-Drew Suit Not Like Sanderson's Toronto, April 268--The ques tion of qualified privilege was not dealt with by the Court of Appeal in the COG-Sanderson cases, Chief Justice R. S. Robertson ruled yesterday during the appeal brought Premier Drew against the ver- t returned in his libel action against the Toronto Daily Star and Joseph E. Atkinson, publisher. This ruling was considered to be the first setback for the Star, as the Sanderson cases were used as a ba- sis of the defense case at the trial. "We have shaped our course on the language of that judgment," T. N. Phelan, counsel for the Star, stated during his Rises to the Court of . "I think we were of Appeal upheld that decision." "I am quite sure that this case (Drew vs. Star) should not be based on the Sanderson case," stated the chief justice. "We did not find on the question of qualified privilege. It became unnecessary to determine plaintiffs would only receive one cent apiece." In the OCP-Sanderson cases, heard by Mr. Justice Keiller Mac- ed one cent each. The other cases were dismissed. Referring to the Sanderson cases, of Appeal in affirm- t of the judgment by Mesing the appeal did not pass e question of qualified privil- A He said that examination of the Canweighl at the conclusion of his to the court. He also re- Address the Court of Appeal to rule on three points so that "when a new trial does take place the learned STAR-DREW (Continued on Page 2) Windsor To Combat High Costs Windsor, Ont., april 26--(CP)--A personal move to combat increased cost-of-living was made here by eight merchants in Windsor's main east-side shopping district. They announced they had agreed to cut prices 10 per cent, effective today. F. H. Desramaux, a men's shop proprietor, who launched the idea, said: "We feel that we may have stated something." The business places affected by the merchants' decision are two small department stores, a radio store, a jewelry store, an electrical supplies shop, a bakery, a fruit market and the men's wear shop. The 10-per-cent price slashing will - ply to all goods except na- tionally-advertised articles on which prices are established by manufac- turers and producers. After 10 days' trial, the eight merchants will discuss its effect on business. They said they hoped to be able to show that price reduc- tions could be made without loss . | of profit--through sales stimulation. ROTARY SPEAKER The Oshawa Kotary Club at its luncheon on Monday will hear an address by Rev. George Telford, Chairman of the Oshawa Public Library Board, who will speak on the subject "The Function of the Oshawa Public Library in the Community." THE WEATHER Variable cloudiness today and é Lg CHRYSLER AND UNION NEAR ACCORD Detroit, Apr. 26--(AP)-- A second wage agreement in the automobile industry's "big three" covering Chrys- ler's 75,000 production wore kers was believed near at hand today. Negotiators for Chrysler -and the United Automobile Workers (C.1.O.), were re. ported ready to sign a pact in the wake of the General Motors' combined wage boost--holiday pay agree ment, It was expected to follow closely the precedent of Gen- eral Motors 'which granted an 11j.cents basic hourly wage increase and an added 33 cents for six paid holi- days for G.M.'s 200,000 pro- duction men. Hint Little Tax Relief In Budget Ottawa, April 26+ (Cl 26° (CP) --The bud- get to be presented to the Commons Tuesday night will make no change in Canada's postage rates, it was predicted in informed circles today. There has been prolonged specu- lation that postage rates are due for a reduction but it was said that Finance Minister Abbott has de- cided that the time is not yet ripe. Sources close to the administra- tion pointed out that elimination of the one-cent tax applied to postage rates during the period would mean a reduction of $10,000,000 in the yearly revenue of the Post Office Department while at the same time meaning little in the way of relief for Canada's taxpayers. Plant Trees In Westmount Park Some 15 to 20 mem of the Westmount district were out bright and early this morning. This is nothing unusual of course but today they had the added in- centive of going out to the woods to get maple trees to plant at their playground, The party returned about 11.- 30 a.m, and will spend the after- noon planting the trees. It was hoped to get about 50 trees with which to beautify the park grounds. Families in the district are be- ing encouraged to sponsor the planting of trees and care for them until they are well develop- ed, More trees will be planted on Arbor Day, The Times-Gazette was informed. With this start the Westmount playground should be one of the most beautiful in the district. Funeral Cost Remains Same Toronto, April 26--(CP)--In spite of rising prices of material merch- ant's and services, the cost of funer- als have not risen appreciably in Ontario, Mr. E. T. Baycroft, secre- tary of the Ontario Funeral Asso- ciation said in an interview here yesterday. "Prices of caskets and funeral supplies generally have practically doubled within the past five years and in the majority of cemeteries the cost of opening a grave has gone up 60 per cent within the last | year," he said. New Partnership Operates Paper JOHN M. JAMES who are now in partnership in the publication of The Canadian States- At the beginning of this year John M. James '| purchased the 'half interest in the business held by his mother, Mrs. N. S. B. James. It is the fifth time in its 93 years of operation that the ownership of The Statesman has changed hands. man of Bowmanville, GEORGE w. JAMES Workers Must Fight 'Higher Wages, Union Director Urges For: Addressing a gathering of Bealls 300 Robson Leather Co. employees and guésts here last night, Robert Haddow, Canadian director of the Fur and Leather Workers Union, declared that the working people of Canada must go out on a cam- paign for higher wages if the coun- try is riot to run headlong into de- pression. - "There is a trend of events going on in this country today which is leading us into a very serious situa- tion," he warned, "and it will only be overcome- if the working people get together and fight for a pros- perous and happy Canada." Mr, Haddow- was speaker at the annual banquet sponsored by Local 205, Fur and Ledther Workers Un- fon, and the Robson Leather Co. Pointing oufy' that every day prices are up while Canadian Congress of r statistics show profits to be the highest in the his- tory of the country, the union direc- tor called upon his listeners to join in the fight for higher wages. To the women in particular he said: "When the men say they are going to a union meeting, don't chew the fat with them. They have a: serious .problem to solve-- the problem of getting higher wages to meet the higher costs of living." Concluding his brief remarks, he expressed' the hope that the work- ers would be successful in. that fight, not only for their own good but for the welfare of the country as a whole. Other ynion officials at the gath- ering which filled the banquet hall of Hotel Genosha to capacity were Malcolm Murdoch and Fred Collins, international representatives of the union for Ontario, Al. Harskovitch, business manager of the fur work- ers in Toronto, and Joseph Starr, first organizer for -Local- 205, Master of ceremonies was Doug. Hamlyn, a member' of the execu- tive committee of Local 205, and TELEGRAPHS HALTED BY MISHAP Toronto, April 26 (CP).--De- railment of several empty freight cars of a freight train four miles east of Leaside, northeastern Toronto suburb, at 5:38 a.m. today broke all Cana- dian Pacific communications circuits from Toronto with Eastern Canada. The accident, cause of which is being investigated, also halted all Canadian Press wires to Eastern Ontario papers and to Ottawa and Montreal bureaus for several hours, others at head-table were the pres- ident, Alf. Gladhill; John Barker, vice-president; Norman Boddy, secretary; Bd. Kitchen, recording secretary; and members of the exe- cutive committee, which includes Tom Wilson, Charlie Donaldson and Nick Rudka. Chairman of the committee in charge of the banquet was Mel. Selby and he was assisted by Bus. White, Andy Stark and Harold Hudson. Door prizes at the banquet were won by Clayton Burnett and Ben Lack. The draw for the prizes was made by Miss Pearl Brigeron, one of the head-table guests. 'The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing to the music of Len Clapp and his orchestra. GRAND APTER APPOINTEE Norman W. Purdy, 386 King St. West, was appointed Master of the 4th Veil of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada, at the 89th annual convocation in London, Ontario, this week. Full House As Policemen Hold 'Sécond Annual Ball to light tonight and incr to Southwest 20 by forenoon Sunday. Low tonight and high Sunday 35 and 61. Summary for Sunday: Variable cloudi- ness. Warmer, Kingston Boy in Philly Clinic for Observation Philadelphia, April 26--(AP) --Three-year-old Patrick °_ Step- henson of Kingston, Ont., was admitted to the Chevalier Jack- son bronchoscopic clinic of Tem=- 'ple University Hospital last night for removal of a screw from his throat, The hospital re orted the boy would be under observation for an indefinite time before the op- eration ig performed. The child, who swallowed the nail while playing at home last Wednesday, was rushed here by automobile today after Kingston doctors attempted unsuccessfully to remove the obstruction with a bronchoscope, - STEEL PAY AGREEMENT REACHED Pittsburgh, Apr, 26 -- (AP)--Nearly a quarter.mil- lion American steel workers and their employers today were covered by agreements calling for pay increases of about 12} cnts an hour plus some fringe items, The contract between the United Steelworkers (C.LO.) and the United States Steel Corporation for 140,000 workers in the firm's .five subsidiaries appeared once again to be settling the pate the industry, tern for comment of many was: A plete sell-out, resulting in a packed house at the Jubilee Pavil- ian attended the Second Annual Po- lice Ball, held last night by the Oshawa Police Force, The chpacity crowd of fun seekers were warmly welcomed by Chief of Police Owen D. Friend, immediate- ly after the grand, \march, while the "It's the best, ever'. Det.-Sgt. Donald MacLelland up, Chief Bi made his welcom- ing. speech and wished all a good Music was supplied by Boyd Val- leau and his orchestra, "It was a very appreciative audience". the maestro sald, "I certainly enjoyed paving for them and had a lot of Formal dress among the women was predominant while some of the gentlemen also sported white ties and tuxedos, "It was the biggest and most suc- cessful dance I have ever seen in Oshawa" remarked Constable Char- les Stainton, a member of the or- ganizing committee. It was an ex- ceptional crowd and I don't think I have ever seen such a fine group of people." The lucky spot dance was won by Mrs. Richard Davis, who was pres- ented with a lovely red corsage. Door prizes were drawn by Crown Attorney Alex Hall and presented by His Worship, Mayor Frank N. McCallum. The event was organized by Sgt. Duncan Foreman, assisted by Con- stable George Boyee, Charles Stain- ton, Harry Fayle, Jimmy Taylor, "Mac" Van Allen and "Claude" Harvey, Company Gave Up All Hope At 3.45 a.m. When Air Line Failed Due To Heat Of Fire Some Still Hope For Rescue By JOHN PATERSON Canadian Press Correspondent Malartic, Que., April 26--(CP)-- There is still some hope. Here at the No, 4 shaft of East Malartic Gold Mine where a fire has trapped 11 miners undergrgound since early Thursday nobody wants to admit today that hope has gone for the men. But it is only a slender hope that remains, I asked one rescue worker, dirty and tired as he came off the night shift in the shaft where chemically- treated timbers are burning what hope there was. He only muttered, ran his hands over the tired lines of his face and moved on. There was no point in pressing him for an answer because even down in the shaft amid the fire fumes and the ever-present danger of falling rock the rescue men knew no more than those on the surface about the fate of the trapped men. For those waiting on the surface --and they were only a handful to- day--an early-morning blizzard added to discomfort. It blew jtself out in about an hour and a half after bringing about two inches of Snow, Car Crash Injures 4 Ottawans Ottawa, April. 26--(CP)--Four Ottawans were seriously injured early today when their automobile crashed into a tree on the Prescott highway at the city's outskirts. All were admitted to hospital in semi- conscious 'condition. It was the second major traffic | accident within three hours. Late last night Harold Proulx, 47, ambu- lance driver, was fatally injured when his ambulance carrying a man to hospital, collided with an automobile at street intersection. James Rector, 60, driver of the car, sustained a compound fracture of the left leg and a possible frac- tured skull." Passengers in the car were John A. Partington, 56, suffer- ing from undetermined head and internal injuries. Mrs, Flora Leith, 45, who received a deep gash on her forehead and an injured knee and Mrs, Marelda Mann, 43, a sister of Mrs. Leith, who suffered a fractur= ed left leg. CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR TONIGHT Oshawans who forget to set their clocks ahead one hour before retiring tonight will find themselves arriving at church or perhaps at Sun- day dinner an hour late to- morrow, At 12:01 a.m. tomorrow, along with the majority of cities in the province, Osha. wa will adopt daylight save ing time. While farmers live ing near the centres adopt. ing "fast time" may complain at having to get up at dawn, golfers and other summer sports enthusiasts will wel- come the extra hour of day- light im the evening. The householder should also ben. efit from the longer evenings when he comes to pay his el- ectric light bill, Bus schedules will adopt daylight saving time while railways will continue to op- erate on standard time, Cer- tain changes in railway sche- dules have been announced however, to coincide with the advent of daylight saving time. The 2:35 p.m. train to Belleville will leave Oshawa at 1:33 (E.S.T.) while oth- er changes include a shift to 5:48 for the 6:20 train to Toronto, BULLETIN Malartic, Que., 'April 26 (CP)--A new effort was launched today to smother a smouldering three days old fire in the No. 4 shaft of East Malartic Gold Mines here even as hope for rescue of 11 men trapped by the fire hung only on the slenderest of threads. BY P. C. DUBOIS Canadian Press Staff Writer Malartic, Que., April 26 (CP)--All hope of extinguishing the fire in No. 4 shaft of the East Malartic Gold Mine so that rescue could be made of 11 men trapped far underground by the blaze was given up today. Official Statement This information was contained in a statement issued by D. M. MacLean, manager of the mine. This word, given officially by the company, meant that the fire which broke out in an underground lunch room some time before dawn Thursday had taken the lives of 12 miners. Eleven of them -- members of an original working party of 16 -- were trapped below ground by the blaze which spread from the lunch room to the timbered shoring of the mine. ' A 12th, Traian Lucaci, succumbed to smoke and fumes after.he and four others had fought their way to safety. Give Up Hope The fire was thought to have started from a dropped cigaret stub and, throughout Thursday and Friday hope had been held that the trapped men had managed to burrow sufficiently deep into the mine that they were safe from the smoke and flames. Rescue squads from various mines in this centre of the Northern Ontario and Quebec Gold country struggled to reach the men. Finally hope gave out today. The statement from Mr. MacLean was issued at 6 a.m., E.S.T. It said: "All hope of getting the fire in the No. 4 shaft of the East Malartic Mines under control so that rescue work could proceed to the trapped miners at the present time was given up at approximately 3.45 a.m., E.S.T., April 26. Air Lines Failed "At this point the air lines on the 1,570-foot station at the No. 4 shaft failed due to the excessive heat of the fire. "Prior to this a large volume of air had been kept in constant flow in the hope that the men, supposedly below the station at this level were being supplied with fresh air." People engaged in rescue work were reluctant to abandon hope entirely. But reseue workers, grimy and tired as they left the fumes-swept No. 4 shaft only mut- tered and turned away when asked what chance remained for the men below. Knife-Wielder Tamed After Bloody Battle Toronto, April 26--Brandish- ing a blood-stained butcher knife with which he had slashed his father-in-law's wrist a short time before, Joseph McKendry, 27, de- fied York Township police to ar- rest him last night, but was fin- ally overcome when the officers staged a frontal and rear attack. In St. Joseph's Hospital is James Glennie, 68, of 209 Aileen Ave., York' Township. The arter- ies in his wrist were severed by a slashing blow from the foot-long knife, as the elderly man attemp- ted to protect his daughter in the living room of his home. According to Sgt. Cecil Rise- brook of York Township, Mrs, McKendry ran from her home on Keele St. to the home of her par- ents. A little while later, McKen- dry followed. From information obtained from Mr. Glennie Mc- Kendry made a move with his knife in the direction of his wife, and the father-in-law intervened. The blow caught his left wrist, slashing through the arteries, Sgt. Risebrook and Constable Gordon Murdin arrived at the Glennie home to find McKendry on the front veranda, a bottle of wine in one hand the knife in the other. "He waved the xmnife at us and said if we made a move toward him he would let us have it," said Risebrook. . "That knife looked pretty tough, so we decided on some strategy. Murdin sneaked off and went around to the rear, while 1 kept McKendry talking. Then Murdin came silently through the door and we both jumped him. The fellow put up quite a fight before we were able to get him down and put the handcuffs on." McKendry, still struggling, was locked up on a wounding charge. The investigating officers said domestic discord was responsible for a quarrel which led to the knife episode, % LATE NEWS BRIEFS (By THE CANADIAN PRESS) Valparaiso, Chile: Nine or more of the crew were reported today to have died in an explosion and fire aboard the ~730-ton Chilean coastal steamship Monemar, carrying 425 tons of gasoline nd 160 tons of fuel oil. Washington: State Secretary Marshall returned from Mos- cow at 10:40 a.m. EST today. Paris: Forty-four persons, including two ministers of the Cochin-China government, were killed when Viet Namese forces ambushed a convoy 40 miles south of Saigon. Jeruvalem: A British police officer died tonight after being shot twice in the stomach by two Jewish gunmen in Haifa today.