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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1947 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE PAGE THREE eneva Agreement Seen Solving Adverse Trade Balance Firm U.S. Demand Howe Says Policy To Open Markets Demands Support By D'Arcy O'Donnell Canadian Press Staff Write Ottawa, Dec. 11 (CP)--Government and opposition members of the Commons, although in accord on the desir- ability of multi-lateral world trade, disagreed yesterday on whether the objective could be reached through the new Geneva trade agreement. Reconstruction Minister viewed the agreement as an instru- ment that would "open vast export markets for Canadian products and possibly solve, permanently and satisfactorily, Canada's adverse ade balance with the United States. . Opposition speakers were less op- timistic, for instance Victor Quelch (SC--Acadia) said that many of the world's trade problems of the past arose out of the refusal of the United States to recognize that trade was a two-way street. There was nothing in the agree- ment that would bring pressure to bear and force a change of such, policies. Howard Green (PC--Vancouver South) and Cecil Merritt, V.C., (PC --Vancouver-Burrard) charged that the agreément would destroy the British preferential tariff system and its benefits to Canadian trade. Mr, Green moved that the Geneva agreement be separated from com- plementary agreements with the United States and Britain and then referred to a committee of the whole house. is motion, unacted upon before adjournment, came after Prime inister Mackenzie King agreed to the separation and .to suggestions that the Geneva agreement be sent to & house committee for detailed study. He said the house might not be asked "at any time" to ratify the complementary agreements. To Discuss Acts Mr. King said that members will be asked today to discuss extension of the Transitional Powers Act af- ter giving momentary attention to the government's dollar-crisis legis- lation. Finance Minister Abbott will in- trotluce for first reading emer- gency measures which will include bills covering import restrictions, extending aid to gold mining com- panies and amending the Excise A®&. House rules prevent discussion at the first reading stage of a bill, but Mr. Abbott may give a brief ex- planation of each measure. He said it was the government's Howe ®- intention to have debate on the leg- islation carried over until after pas- sage of measures providing for the extension from Dec. 31 to March 31 of the Transitional Powers Act and the Agricultural Products Act. Un- der the first act the government is empowered to enforce rent, price and other controls, while under the second it is authorized to requisi- tion farm products needed to fill long-term contracts with Britain. At the house opening, Mr. Abbott said announcement is expected shortly on the question of increases in salaries sfor civil servants. Speaker Gaspard Fauteux reject- ed a motion by Col. A. J. Brooks (PC-Royal) calling upon the house to adjourn its regular business to discuss the "plight" of veterans. Speaker Fauteux ruled the matter could be discussed later or it could have been discussed by participants in the now-adjourned debate on the Throne Speech. First Reading First reading was given a private bill, sponsored by Wilfrid Lacroix (Ind L-Quebec-Montmorency) that would ban the Labor-Progressive Party and Communist organizations in Canada. In resuming debate on the trade agreement, Mr. Howe said a samp- ling survey taken from 2,250 com= panies indicated they exported $350,000,000 worth of goods in 1939, $670,000,000 in 1944 and that they expected to be able to export $1,- 200,000,000 after completion of mod- ernization and expansion projects. "This means," he said, 'exports are about 3% times as much in va- lue terms or 2% times in volume terms as before the war." He said the agreement would not have been possible if the common- wealth nations had not consented to some concessions in the British preferential tariff system. T. L. Church (PC--Toronto- Broadview) said the government had no mandate from the people to enter into the agreement. He charged the government was trying to turn from the commonwealth, "This country's greatest market," to trade with United States. stot e Handbags ® Umbrellas e Gloves e Hankies eo Blazers And a Host of Others Exchange or Refund Gladly After the Holiday! SPECIALTY SHOP ® Brassieres eo Slips e Nighties eo Panties eo Skirts eo Blouses e Housecoats eo Hose "Always Leading in Value" (Next door to Kresge's) TELEPHONE 73 SIMCOE ST. S. ! ington. 'cpens in the city next week. \ & Ontaruo Spite NEW FERRY SERVICE 8t. Thomas, Dec. 11--(CP)--A car and passenger ferry service be- tween Erie, Pa. and Port Dover, ont. is planned by J. N. Lindsay, local barrister, and a London busi- [ nessman, He said that he and his business associate are also putting a ferry service into operation next June between Cleveland and Leam- MILL RATE CUT Windsor, Dec. 11--(CP)--A mill rate of 41.5 for 1948--a de- crease of 7.5 from the 1947 rate of 48 mills--was adopted last night by Windsor Board of Control in planning estimates for the year. .Increased assess- ment for the year will bring in the same amount of taxes. SNOW CAUSES ACCIDENTS Toronto, Dec. 11--(CP)--Clearing, milder weather was the Toronto ristrict forecast today after a short but heavy snowstorm last night. Two streetcar inspectors were in- jured when struck by a skidding motor-car and a Toronto Transpor- tation Commission bus driver was hurt when his vehicle hit a street car, No Ease Sighted In Farm Products Ottawa, Dec. 11--(CP)--Agricul- ture Minister Gardiner reiterated yesterday In the Commons that he was not yet in a position to an- nounce proposed plans for provid- ing farmers with means of increas- ing returns on farm products. \ He was replying to H.- O. White (PC Middlesex East and Gordon Graydon (PC--Peel), who said Ro- bert MecCubbin, Mr. Gardiner's parliamentary assistant, was quot- ed as saying in London, Ont. yes- terday that the announcement would come in two or three hours or two or there days at the latest. It was understood that measures the government has under consi- deration include easing of the live- stock export embargo to the Unit- ed States. ' Specializes In Wrought Iron Herbert Gater, 62, of Richmond Hill, has been a blacksmith since he was 14, put, despite popular traditions about his trade, has never put a shoe on a horse. His work has been the forging of metals into such things as tools, locomotive paris, bridge sections and wrought iron ob- jects, Although retired, he toils regularly in the smithy behind his home, making household pieces for friends. Copper chests, wrought iron candelabras gleaming copper or dull iron. His finished work is in and intriguing cigaret basketsfdecoratz his home. Carlo, the pup, is quite at home among his master's handiwork, for he stood by the forge and watched most of it turned out. Rotarians Entertain District Farmers At Airport Rec. Hall A delicious dinner, a varied and interesting program and ain attend- ance of approximately 250 com- bined to make the Oshawa Rotary Club's Farmer's Night in the Re- creation Hall at the Oshawa Air- port an outstanding success last night. The evening was arranged and carried out by L. F. McLaughlin and the members of his committee. J. Norval Willson, president of the club, extended a welcome on be- half of the club while Mayor F. N. McCallum welcomed the guests on behalf of the city. Bob Wagstaffe of Whitby was master of ceremon- ies for the program. The menu, which included fruit cocktail, roast chicken and vege- tables, a wide variety of pies, cheese, fruit, cider and coffee, was served by members of the service club who were attired for the occa- sion in white jackets. Those at the head table included A. L. Pascoe, E. W. Webber, T. C. Glaspell, Morley Beath, John Dry= den, A. G. Storie, J. H. McPiarmid, Mayor McCallum, J. N. Willson, L. F, McLaughlin, C. F. Werry, Franky Batty, Arthur Pascoe, W. Riesberry and 8. T. Hopkins. Included among the guests were farmers from Darlington, East Whitby and Whitby Townships. An honored guest was Jesse Trull of Alberta, who is visiting the family home- stead in Darlington Township. Included in the program were Hawaiian guitar duets by Jones and Barnes; two selections by a quartet composed of Rotarians Jack Reid, W. Taylor, J. Biddulph and Dr, W. J. Langmaid; and sleight-of-hand by. Jimmy Lake. Polish Dancers. Please Two Polish dance numbers were presented by Mary Kasgul, Jenny Gardian, Helen Kasgul, Bernice Krawczyk, Helen Gallant and Mil- ie Broniskewski. T, K. Creighton, C., ML.A, spoke following the dances urging support for the Po- lish National Relief Fund which The dancers also be money received by the from the Rotary Club turned over to the fund. Miss Jean Magill delighted her audience with two groups of vocal numbers included amo! which were "One Alone" and "O What a Beautiful Morning". Much amusewrient was provok by the piano impersonations pre= sented by Mrs. Evelyn Branch, who carried her audience through rag- time renditions of "Twelftla Street Rag" and "Someone Stole My Girl" to variations of "Home Sweet Home" as it might be played by a number of characters. Ivor Davies added his tenor voice to the evening's enjoyment with his |' renditions of "Come To The Fair", "Where My Caravan Has Rested" and "Too ra loo ra lura", Never Lacked Variety Never lacking in ueriety the pro- gram also featured the Godfrey troupe who playéd in the best "hoe- down" manner for four couples who tripped the 'intricate figures of the square dance, E, J. Pomery, who was one of the dancers, recited "The Cremation of Dan McGee". One of the most interesting turns was the demonstration by Ro- tarian Ed. Robson and his Labra- dor. Retriever "Rush" of the con= trol man can attain over his dog. "Rush" brought his master's slir- pers and retrieved his hat as well Returned To Office KENNETH J. COUCH who, with five members of this year's council, was returned to of- fice by the electors of the Town of Trenton. He had a majority of 522 votes over Harry Cory. ' as following him through the audi- ence and stopping on command. The feature of the demonstration was when "Rush" brought his mas- ter a live, tame duck which had been released at the back of the hall without causing it any injury. Bob Wagstaff brought the even- ing to a close with the singing of "Old Man River". M. Gouldburn played the accompaniments for the artists and assisted Mr. Wagstaff in the community singing. 2 Dead, 2 Missing In Train Collision New Braunfels, Tex. Dec. 11-- (CP)--Two Missouri-Kansas-Texas passenger trains collided head-on near here last night and exploded into flames killing two trainmen, injuring nine other persons and leaving two of the crew missing. The two trains ran together 10 miles south of here the locomo- tives stacking on top of each other and front cars telescoping. Mickey Pattillo, special agent for the railroad, said the two engineers "evidently got their orders mixed up". Portions of the trains were en- gulfed in flames following the col- lision and pieces 'of the engine boilers were blown several hundred yards into a nearby field. Three of 11 cars on the north- bound tain were destroyed and five of the other cars burned. WOULD BAN REDS Ottawa, Dee. 11-- (CP) The Commons yesterday gave first reading to a bill, sponsored by Wilfrid Lacroix (Ind L-Quebec Montmorency) that would ban the Labor-Progressive Party and Communist organization® in Can- 'ada, The bill was smilar to one introduced by Mr. Lacroix, at the last session but not considered. Plans Wrecked (Continued from Page 1) first attack had to be made from outside the house, so thick was the smoke inside. Fire axes were used effectively to get at flames sneak- ing through the wall boards .and they made forced entrance into the attic where the fire was exting- uished even as it began to take hold. Ground Floor a Shambles On the main floor, damage was most extensive to the east side of the house which faces south. The newly decorated kitchen was a shambles with paper blackened and crumpled on each wall while the modern tile flooring = was melted and broken . A small window plant was sadly wilted and many panes of glass were cracked from exces- sive heat which must have generate ed at the height of the conflagra- tion. A gaping hole through to the cellar was tell-tale evidence of the location of the main blaze. It was at this spot®hat Mrs. Kantor felt the searing flames when she open- ed the closet door. | Damage to the second storey was attributable to hot, damp and stink- ing smoke which literally covered everything. The bathrcom was most seriously destroyed, since fire- men affected their entrance into the attic through the ceiling. Paul Kantor, busily sweeping up some of the debris and carrying salvaged furniture back into the house' for safe keeping during the night, said he thought the total damage would amount to "about $4,000." Both the Snyders and the Kantors lost all their clothing ex- cept what they "had on their backs" and smoke caused the girls' frocks to smell so offensively that they are doubtful about ever being able to wear them again. Some valuable papers belonging to Fred- erick H. Bailey, owner of the house, were completely destroyed, as were a number of Christmas presents re- cently wrapped by Mrs. Kantor. A freshly baked cake was not visibly damaged. Before the flames had been thoroughly quelled, neighbors thronged around offering assist- ance in numerous ways. Even an apartment was offered until the young people could get the house repaired. Mr. Bailey, who lost some of his clothing in the fire, said to- day that the house was fully cover= ed by insurance. Thugs Steal Safe Within 200 Yards Of Police Station Guelph, Dec, 1.--(CP) -- A safe containing Wednesday's re- ceipts of the Robert Simpson mail order office was carried away by robbers in a bold theft in the heart of Guelph's downtown dis- trict last night, The robbery -- carried out within 200 yards of the city pol- ice station -- is believed to have occurred around 9 p.m, Although police have been unable to con- tact any person who actually saw the robbers leave the office, they probably worked within view of many pergons who were on the main street at the time and whose suspicious were not aroused prob- ably because they mistook the gang for workmen. Store officials declined to state the amount of money contained in the safe. It has been estimat- ed unofficially at about $1,200. The robbers entered the mail ,| order office through a cellar door. Once in theestore they are believ. ed to have opened the front door and carried hte safe from the main entrance to a waiting car. Voice Sympathy To Teacher In Sister's Death MRS, RUSSELL GRIFFIN Correspondent Enniskillen, Dec. 9--Mr. and Mrs. Frank McGill and Donald, Toron- to, visited his mother, Mrs, John McGill. Mr, and Mrs. Leonard Stainton and family were with relatives in Toronto, Mrs. J. Kennedy is spending a few days witta friends and relatives in Haydon. ) Mr, and Mrs, Harold Ashton vis- ited with Mr. and Mrs. W. Bragg -at Providence. Mr, and Mrs. D. Yeo, Oshawa, were guests at Gordon Yeo's, Harold Spry, Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wright. Sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs, J. Walker, our teacher, in the passing of her sis- ter at Sandford. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Griffin and Jean, Purple Hill, were with his mother, Mrs, Mary Griffin. Mrs. E, C, Ashton is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. W. Bragg at Providence. Misses Arvilla and Jennie Beck- ett, Tyrone, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Beckett. Mr. and Mrs, Richard Griffin, Ruby and Celia, of Union, visited at Mr. and Mrs, Donald Carr's, Ross Sharp and Harold McLaugh- lin, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Gregg at Buffalo, New York. Mr, and Mrs. Joe Dowson and baby, Port Perry; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Oke, Oshawa, and Mr, and Mrs, John Oke, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Oke, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Werry and family and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ormiston, visited with Mr. and Mrs, J. A, Werry, Mr. and Mrs, Stanley Turner and Helen, Oshawa visited at Frank Dorland's. The Missionary program opened on Sunday with a reading by Mr. Allan Werry. A duet was given by Adie THIS CHRISTMAS The biggest value in TABLE RADIOS. Not just a TINY MIDGET but a big handsome ADMIRAL TABLE MODEL. A 5-tube sensation! Big in performance! Big In size! 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MAYOR McCALLUM WILL SPEAK OVER CKDO ON FRIDAY NIGHT At 7:00 o'clock on Friday night Mayor Frank McCallum will address the people of Oshawa and district over CKDO on the United Pclish Relief Fund, the campaign which will take place in Oshawa, De- cember 15-20. A. G. Storie is Hon- orary Chairman, and T. K, Creigh- ton, K.C, MLA, is Chairman of th elocal campaign. Robert Argo, Manager of the Bank of Montreal, is Treasurer. ad said" Molotov was also expected to give his reaction today to reports that the United States and Britain have reached a tentative agreement revising last year's pact for econ- omic fusion of the American and British zones of Germany so as to give the United States control over economic and financial policies. British informants said that econ- omic and financial control in the merked zones would be in direct proportion to each country's contri- bution to a common budget. This would mean that the United States would assume virtually complete economic and financial control over the two areas, as American negotia- tors have agreed to take over all of Britain's dollar commitments, ef- fective Jan. 1. In the bluntest language he has yet used during the conference, State Secretary Marshall yesterday accused Russian of extracting Ger- man assets at the rate of 500,000,000 a year while the United States and Britain have been pouring in $700,- 000,000 to keep Germany alive. Marshall declared that the with- : drawals must cease by Jan. 1, He called upon his council col- leagues to make that decision at once. It was apparent that this time the American Secretary would be satisfied with nothing short of a yes-or-no answer, Molotov side-stepped a direct an- swer yesterday while the council was" discussing the principles of Ger- many's economic unity, saying that the arguments would only have to be repeated when the council reach- ed the problem of deciding upon what to do about reparations. : That point had been reached to- ay. INDEPENDENCE GRANTED London, Dec, 11--(Reuters)-- Britain yesterday formally grant. ed independence to two eastern countries embracing 21,000,000 people, Ceylon becomes a self- governing "near dominion" with. in the" British Commonwealth. ° Burma "will become a Sovereign \ Republic outside the Common- \ wealth Jan, 4. FREE DELIVERY--PHONE 4410 74 SIMCOE N. + MEATS FREE DELIVERY! PHONE 4410 SHOULDER ROAST SIDE PORK Piece or STEAK or ROAST Ham Roast of Pork BUTT ROAST of PORK Blade Roast of Beef s:cczone oun. 3 2c SHORT RIB ROAST of BEEF . 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