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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1947 . * THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE PAGE THRER .S. Warns World To Avoid Pacific Atom Test Area Michael Prepares To Leave Romania For Switzerland By Leonard Kirschen Bucharest, Dec. 31 (AP)--The Romanian royal family of ex-King Michael applied today for 60 passports to leave this newly-proclaimed democratic republic. . Michael, who abdicated in a surprise move yesterday, George Hart Finds London FarfromJolly A graphic description of eondi- tions in England is contained in a letter received by A. G. Storie from George Hart, well known local business man, who is visiting rela- tives overseas. The letter, in part, says:-- "In the good old days I would have started this letter by saying here I am in jolly old London. That would hardly be appropriate now. London is drab exteriorily but the le are marvellous. The short- came back to Bucharest with his®- mother, former Queen Helen, frgm the royal castle at Mr. Sinaia, where they spent the night. He probably will leave for Swit- zérland Friday. ( 'The 26-year-old former monarch conferred for an hour with Dr. Pe- tru Groza, premier of the Commun- ist-dominated government. Groza said in an interview with foreign correspondents that Michael 'was free to come an go as he plea- ses. He said that if Michael wants to go abroad he probably has per- sonal reasons, hinting at the re- ported romance of Michael and Danish Princess Anne of . Bourbon- Parm a. (Official Swiss sources said they expected that Michael would enter Switzerland. Princess Anne said in Copenhagen that she had received no direct word from Michael since he quit the throne. She went back to Denmark after a trip with Mich- ael and his entourage recently from London to Switzerland). Michael planned to return to Mt. Sinaia to spend New Year's eve with his mother, As the young ex-King prepared to leave his homeland parliament was summoned into session to launch the work of drafting a con- stitution for the "democratic re- public" of Romania, which was pro- claimed by the Communist-domin- ated cabinet immediately following his abdication. The first step was expected to be the passage of measures to author- ize selection of a constituent as- sembly, which will be charged with drafting the new chatter. Yesterday parliament approved the creation of a praesidium on the Soviet model, which will act as an executive and directive body be- tween sessions of parliament. 'While the abdication and estab- Hshment of a 'republic" were greet- ed with cheers by the deputies, there were virtually no public dem- onstrations in Bucharest. The streets were almost 'deserted Jast night, and the few people who were out behaved an though nothing out of the ordinary had taken place. A high government source said yesterday that the 26-year-old for- mer King probably would go to Switzerland soon to meet Princess Anne of Bourbon-Parma, whose hand he is reported seeking in mar- riage. The London Daily Graphic's cor- respondent in Berne reported last night that "according to reliable information regching Switzerland from Vienna" Michael had been ar- rested, but there was no confirma- tion from any other source. Dispatches from Lisbon, where Michael's father, former King Car- ol, is living at present, said the royal exile had received news of his son's abdication with apparent sat- isfaction and excitement. Carol de- clined to comment, however, and a Reuters report said the news came as a blow. 'Storie Park' Site Becomes City Land Site for the proposed "Storie Park" in the College Hill area has become city property. The property fronting on the new highway, east of Oxford Street, has been donated to the city by Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Storie and last night Council 'passed a by-law for ac- qiring the land as a park and turn- ing it over to the Board of Park Management. It will be known as "Storie Park." Council passed a resolution ex- pressing its "extreme gratification and. appreciation" to Mr, and Mrs, Storie for the gift of the land for a park. Residents of College Hill have for some time been requesting play- ground and patk facilities in the ares. 'Man Who Wasn't There ~ Not Movies' Mr. Capra Vancouver, Dec. 31--(CP)--A glib pseudo-Hollywood promotion man who talked in millions of dollars, gave police the slip yesterday and with him went an overnight dream of a super-duper Hollywood pro- Sletion "promised" British Colum- It was great while it lasted and moved as fast as a Keystone cops | comedy. Last night a baldish, dapper lit- tle man walked into a Vancouver club and signed himself as "Frank Capra Jr." Reporters came pelting to see him. A big story was told of a movie to be filmed here featuring a pro- minent Vancouver family and would have as its stars, John Wayne, Claire Trevor and Jack Holt Jr. "Dad" (Frank Capra Sr, the famous Hollywood producer) would do it, backed by a $25,000,000 to $30,000,000 company. But the bubble broke today. A telephone call to Capra Sr. in Hollywood revealed that he had no intention of coming to Canada and his son--at home in Hollywood-- was 11 years old. However, Vancouver's Frank Ca- pra Jr., who had called a press conference, explained all this away + « "Just Hollywood jealousy." He promised to clear up everything if everybody--the ppolice were begin- ning to get interested--would drop up to his m. He said "he would meet them there. They showed up--but he didn't. "Mr. Capra" stepped into a swinging door when no one was looking. | You Wood (*) Uaethe BF. 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Old ple and invalids may get two gallons a month if they can persuade their doctor to fill out the necessary forms. 'There has been no lack of food in any of the homes in which I have been staying, but you can't help feeling that they are using things they have saved for such oc- casions. At one place in the coun- try where my sister and I were staying, I remarked on the wonder- ful meal--a large chicken--and she sald, 'Do you know that was to have been Christmas dinner'. Last night I took a niece of mine out for the evening and we saw a show that reminded me of 'Hellzapoppin'. No matter what you say you can only have three courses and bread counts as one course so you don't eat bread here. Coffee is only ser- ved black. "I was past Buckingham Palace one day. There was a lineup four deep and at least one-eighth of a mile long to see the Princess' wed- ding gifts. "I have done a lot of running around over here but now I am back in London at my brother's where my sister and I will spend Christmas, the first time we have spent that day together in 55 years, The weather has. been extremely good so far although there has not been much sun, but no rain and quite mild, which has made it very easy for me to get about." Mr. Hart expects to return to Oshawa early in January. Need Restrictions But Useless Without Signs Question of the erection of new | traffic signs in the city came to the fore again last night as City Coun- | f: cil was advised by Police Chief Owen D. Friend that it was useless to designate further "no parking" areas until proper signs were erect- ed so that the restrictions could be enforced. In reply to questions referred by Council, recommendations of the Police Commission were that park- ing should be prohibited on the south side of William Street be- tween Simcoe and Church Streets and on the west side of Charles Street in the vicinity of the new Oshawa Clinic until construction of this building was completed. Chief Friend recommended re- strictions in: a large number of areas but pointed out that it was useless to designate these unless "no parking" signs could be erected. His recommendations were referred to the General Purpose Committee, which is in charge of carrying out 4 revision of the city's trafic by- We | Ontario S, ; fit OUT OF SEASON Niagara Falls, Dec. 31--(CP) --Firemen looked at the tempera- ture: zero, then they looked at the calendar: Dec. 30, then they went out to extinguish a grass fire near the Niagara River Park. (CP)--You people who haven't yet got the storm windows on,) take heart, The snow-covered summer awnings at the city hall here were removed yester= day. 4 CAMPAIGNS By AIR Toronto, Dec. 381--(CP) -- Controller Hiram Emerson Mec- Callum says his election auto- gyros should be in the air again Wednesday. It carries a banner saying McCallum should be re- elected, of course. Previously it had a loudspeaker which hollered " ... hits: the spot--12-ounce bottle, that's the lot." AR 3 PAPER CHANGES NAME Kitchener, Dec. 381--(CP) ~The Kitchener Record today announced a change in its name, The news hence. forth will be called the Kitche ener.Waterloo 1 ecord in recog- nition of the incorporation of the town of Waterloo as a city. Waterloo, adjacent to Kitchen. er, takes on its new status to- morrow. The two cities have a RES "PHONE 247 popul of approximately ,000 ~~ 40,000 in Kitchener and 10,000 in Waterloo. The 'Record has a circulation of more than 20,000. a I THIEF NETS $1,090 Toronto, Dec. 31---(CP) -- A sneak thief who entered the store just at closing time last night escaped. vith: $1,090, the day's receipts, from a Loblaws groceteria on midtown College Street. The money had been pla- ced in a bag under a counter whila employees were cleaning up but when they came for it the money was gone. Boys' Parliament Head ; Parliamentary procedure is adhered to in the Ontario Older Boys' Parliament, now in session at Emmanuel College in Toronto. Premier of the 27th session of the Boys' Parliament, Gordon Dollar (left) of St. Thomas, talks over program with Leader of Opposition Ross Anderson of Brighton. Freed From Kingston Oscar Campbell Held For Extradition To U.S. Kingston, Dec. 81 (CP) -- When Oscar Campbell, 50, was released from penitentiary here last month, it did not mean free- dom gor the balding, bespectacled gangster who, 10 years ago was known to police as Canada's "Public Enemy No. 1." Nine years and three months of "stir" behind him, Campbell was re-arrested by Sheriff C. H, Wood of Frontenac County and is be- ing held here for extradition pro- ceedings brought by the United States district attorney at Buf- alo. Campbell was sentenced Sept. 16, 1938, to 12 years for armed robbery, of a branch of the Bank of Nova Scotia at'Richmond, Ont., a smal] Carleton County commu- nity 15 miles southwest of Otta- wa. Campbell and his confeder- ates grabbed $12,000 from the bank July 19, 1938, Less than two months later-he was on his way to Kingston, At that time he faced a charge of murder in Outremont, a sub- urb of Montreal. Outremont pol- ice officials declined today to dis- cuss Campbell's release, but the charge -- of slaying a friend, Sam Wolman, - during a ware- house robbery in 1937--apparent. ly stands, The United States seeks Camp.' bell's extradition on the grounds that he was sentenced at Buffalo for third-degree burglary in con- nection with a safecracking in a Buffalo tea company office. He escaped from jail at Buffalo and crossed the border into Canada. In what police called a well- planned conspiracy, Campbell and another prisoner, Donald Ed- wards, opened a door with an im- provised key, walked across the jail courtyard and scaled a wall. Edwards later was recaptured and jailed on the burglary count. Campbell and his gang, which at one time included his brother, Melville, were nabbed in a sum- mer cottage near Ottawa a few weeks after the Richmond bank robbery. Campbell, one of three defense witnesses, maintained he had never heard of Richmond until arrested, He said he was driving between Toronto and Selwyn, an Ontario county village, at the time of the holdup. He wept in the prisoner's box when the 12-year sentence was imposed. Campbell's release after nine years and threg months was bas- ed on good behaviour during his stay in penitentiary. Melville Campbell was released recently from Stoney Mountain (Man) Pentitentiary, No date has been set for the extradition hearing here. Oscar Campbell's case will be heard by County Judge J. C. Reynolds. No More Discount On City Land Alldiscounts on the sale price of city-owned land are to be discon- tinued, and property will henceforth be sold at not less than its assessed value. This decision was reached last night when members of City Coun- cil pointed to the low price being charged for city lots in comparison with prevailing property prices. Previously city-owned land had been sold at two-thirds of its asses- sed value on condition that a build- ing be erected within a stated length of time. 'As a special con- cession to veterans also, ex-service- men who had been residents of Oshawa at the time of their enlist- ment were allowed to purchase city-owned lots at one-fifth of their assessment. Council also considered a list of some 10 lots sold at less than their assessed value and on which the time allotted to the purchaser to build had expired. Time limits were extended on three of these while the purchasers of four others were to be given a final chance, the pur- chase price of one was to be rebat- ed, and on two steps were to be taken to collect the full assessment. LID OFF RAISINS Ottawa, Dec. 31--(CP)--Removal of price ceilings on imported raisins, currants and prunes, effective today was announced last night by the prices board, What Council Did City Council held its final meet- ing for 1847 last night, with appre- ciation being voiced to the four re- tiring members for their co-opera- tion during the year. 4 * op Pb Following discussion on several occasions, Council agreed to grant Mrs. R. J. Smith a temporary per- mit for a refreshment stand on Lakeshore Road. * +» In accord with the agreement concluded last summer with the Ontario Shore Gas Co., Council named City Treasurer P. A. Black- burn as its representative on the company's board of directors. LER Council referred to its city pro- perty committee a communication from the Department of Highways inquiring whether the city was in- terested in acquiring certain lots, now owned by the Department, on either side of Simcoe St. S. north of Bloor Street at Highway 2A. op The question of a bridge across the Oshawa Creek north of King street was raised again in a lengthy letter from H. J. Gentry, 44 Glad- stone Avenue. It was urged that at least a foot' bridge be erected for the convenience of those living west of the creek. The matter was re- ferred to the 1948 council, however, Mayor McCallum explaining that it had been put aside because of more important projects. LE Council endorsed a resolution passed by the City of Niagara Falls requesting that municipalities be allowed to retain the entire amount collected in fines for violations of parking meter ri ations. At pre- sent the municipality retains only 60 per cent of he: amount collected. + + Council refused to grant Walter Bilsky permission to extend his eat- ing establishment at 87 Ritson Rd. 8., three feet six inches forward. A request from Tony Bolahood to extend his building on Bond St. W., a similar distance to allow for the opening of a coffe shop was referred to General Purpose. i hE Passing by Council of the new water agreement with the Public Utilities Commission and Bast Whit- by Township was set over to the next meeting to allow for further | the perusal by the Fire Protection and City Property committee. LR J A by-law was passed authorizing the borrowing of $35,000 temporarily to provide finances for the balance of the year. Council also granted the Parks Board the sum of $1,164.39 to cover the cost of improvements on Eastview and Harman Parks which had not been contemplated in its budget. ' Parents Die After Saving Son In Fire Montreal, Dec. 31--(CP)--Mres yesterday took two lives and caused damage estimated at some $100,000 in Montreal. Dead were Rene Blain and his 27-year-old wife, trapped in their Montreal North home when fire, believed to have been started by a kitchen range oil burner, swept the building. One-year-old Rene Blain Jr. was thrown to safety by his fa- ther from a second-story window as the blames took hold. A roomer in the Blain home suffered injuries when he jumped from another sec- ond-story window. Earlier the drygoods firm of Jon- ek, Ltd, on Alexandra Ave. was spent by fire which did damage es- timated at $100,000 and forced eva-. cuation of four families from near- by premises in the morning's early hours. Jean Paul St. Denis, a neighbor of the Montreal North resident, said Blain had apparently run up- stairs to save his baby son after discovering the flames. St. Martin, the roomer, was able to catch the baby after he was thrown from the second-storey window. St. Martin was later taken to hospital with injuries described as "serious" suffered when he jumped from his window. Firemen discov- ered the charred body of Mrs. Blain in the kitchen while that of her husband was found mear a broken window on the second floor. By-Law Approves HonorariumBoosts City Council last night passed by- laws authorizing the salary in- creases for the mayor and alder- men agreed upon recently. Beginning in 1948 the mayor's honorarium will be $3,000 instead of $2,000 while the amount for each alderman will be $500 as compared with $150 previously. Aldérmen will have $10 deducted for each meeting missed, however. mendation for salary increases, ef- fective in 1048, to the Public Health staff amounting to $1,610. The total payroll for the department will be $25,100 instead of the present $23,- 490, Car allowances for the food and sanitary inspectors were also raised from $300 to $480. Under the new schedule the me- dicla officer health's salary will be increased from $4,100 to $4,400 and the sanitary inspector's from $2,500 ,600, Salary Increases were also ap- proved for members of the Welfare Department staff. In accord with recent provincial regulations a motion was passed for payment of honorariums of $300 to each member of the Board of Police Commissioners for 1947. This is double the previous amount re- ceived by the Police Commissioners. If was agreed also to increase to $3,500 the fee paid to Grierson, Creighton and Fraser, city solicitors, for their services during 1947. An honorarium of $50 was voted to F. E. Hallett for his services in connection with the Housing Com- mission during the year. Defer Lighting On Mary Street Improvement of street lighting on Mary Street north of Aberdeen Street has been deferred by City Council with the recommendation that this area be included among the first in the Public Utilities Commission's plans for underground wiring in the residential areas. Utilities manager George Shreve had informed council that the erec- tion of new type standards on the east side of the street would in. volve considerable cutting of trees, but if they were moved to the west side less extensive trimming would be required. Members of Council were of the opinion that anything in the nature of temporary improvements would be a poor investment in view of future plans for overall moderniza- tion of the city's street lighting. Meanwhile a request was received from residents of Cadillac Ave. N., for addition lights of the new' type on that street as far north as Be- verley Street and replacement of those farther north. Council referred to the Board of Works a recommendation from the P.UC. that steps be taken to have telephone, telegraph and street lighting services paced on a single pole line on Ritson Rd. 8. Council had requested that modern lighting be installed on this street but it was pointed out by the P.U.C. that it would not be feasible to erect lights on the present hydro poles, located on the west side of the street, as all the recent widening has taken place on the east side. It was stated that three utilities have pole lines on the street, the Bell Telephone Co. on the east side, Canadian Pacific Telegraphs near- est the street on the west side and the Hydro farther west. Newcastle Masons Hold Installation Newcastle, Dec. 30--Bro. W. J. Rowland was installed as master of Durham Lodge, AF & AM at the 20th installation to be conduct- ed by Rt. Wor. Bro. W. F. Rickard, who was presented with a wrist watch by the lodge members. Other officers installed were: IPM, Wor. Bro. Clarence Allin; SW, Bro. Austin Turner; JW, Bro. George E. Stephenson; chaplain, Wor. Bro. T. F. Branton; D of C, Wor. Bro. E. F. Russell Osborne; secretary, Rt. Wor. Bro. H, J. Toms, and treasurer, Wor. Bro, J. E. W. Philp. 30,000 Sq. Miles For Testing Zone All Through 1948 By Elton 'C. Fay : Washington, Dec. 31 (AP)--The United States put al countries on notice today to keep their ships, planes and people out of the Eniwetok atomic weapons testing area,. starting one month from now. : The State Department was busy relaying to embassies' and legations a formal warning® Council also approved a recom- : from the Atomic Energy Commis- sion. In something of an under- statement, the notice said "haz- ards" will exist in a 39,000- square-mile area surrounding thé Pacific atoll beginning Jan. 31 and "throughout the calendar year 1948." The total area is roughly half that set aside for the Bikini at- om bomb experiments of 1946. However, the commission's an- nouncement said that 'if neces- sary, warnings of any hazards outside the designated danger ar- ea will be given in the event that such dangers are created by ac- tivities conducted within the dan. ger area." This was taken to mean that the 39,000-square-mile area is a basic zone, to be expanded tem- porarily as tests are conducted. Winds and currents, which might carry radioactive clouds or wat- er from the Marshall Islands through most of the year. The possibility of any long. range peeping at the tests is pret. ty much confined to ships or sub- marines, Airplanes of any foreign power would have to travel so far to reach the area that it is unlikely that method of unsanc. tioned observation might be at- tempted, Surface ships are con- spicuous. And that leaves subma- rines, Officials are not ready to say what methods of preserving mili. tary security, aside from the tight control of persons travelling to Eniwetok on official business, will be used. The most obvious method is the close and constant surveil- lance of the area by naval and air patrol, with ships and aircraft equipped with radar and under- water listening devices to spot the approach of unauthorized ver-els or planes. Low Flying {Contimued from Page 1) the pilot was capable of safely con- trolling his aircraft. | Why this terrible urge . . . Why must this terrible price have to be paid in order that pilots can sat- isfy their desire to wave to friends on the ground, Air Regulations clearly state that a minimum alti- tude of 500 feet must be maintained at all times except when landing or taking off. At 500 feet there are no knolls or trees to cause these fearfull accidents. Surely the pilots of this area will heed the lessons taught this past week. The cause of these accidents must not be over- looked; they must be brought vivid- ly to light so that further loss of lives and property can be avoided. We at the Club look back at the steps we have taken to avoid these tragedies and now they seem to have been so very inadequate. In recreational flying a pilot obtains his flying license and becomes master of his ship. As it should be, the wise pilot becomes confid- ent of his ability and improves his flying technique as he attains more and more flying hours. However, there is a dangerous period--and § hope all pilots note these words-- a very dangerous between 74 to 150 flying hours, when some pile ots believe they are capable of fly, ing any aircraft anywhere in any manner. Don't let this happen tg you, stop and think, and do yous recreational flying safely and sanes ly. Regulations are not a detrie ment to pleasure flying. They are meant to protect lives and property, as are highway traffic laws, adhere to them and help advance this great sport rather than becoming & constant worry to those responsible for your safety and the safety of others, v If. Vern Woodcock could speak us today, I'm sure the above wou have been his message. GEORGH, Ontario County Flying Cluti, Refer School Site Request To '48 Council R-- ™ City Council has referred to 194@ . the Board of Education's request ta set aside city-owned land in the vicinity of the Downsview Golf Course as part of the site for a prod posed -new public school. The entire area contemplated ag a school site by the Board of Edus cation is an area of slightly more than six acres north of Alice Streel between Central Park Blvd, and tha extension of Roxborough Aven Of this area the city owns 202 fei on Alice Street, extending to LY depth of 110 feet, The remaindey was to be purchased from a private owner. While Ald. J. N. Willson mow that the site be set aside for sch purposes in accord with the Boardig request, his motion was defeated in favor of an amendment by Ald, Michael Starr that the request bg referred to the 1048 council, Members of Council expressed they view that the Board was paying acy aree, ont G13 0040p remainder o e prop and motion by Ald. Sam ok Mh w passed asking the city solicitor fom a ruling as to the amount of capi expenditure which the Board Bducation might make on propert; without authorization from Counc! Crown Is Corrected In Ontario '48 Plates Toronto, Dec, 31--(CP)--Tha Ontario Motor Vehicles Branch' has rectified an error which wens unobserved literally by millions, The new motorcar licence plates for 1948, going on sale Jan. 2, bear at the top the usual small royal crest. But this time it's the King's crown. The Queen's crown' ' had been used previously, The plates have white lettery ing on a blue background, and for the first time since the early war years motorists will get; plates for front and rear, instead of only one plate for the rear of the car. d 12 KING ST. E. For this great New Year we wish you all the ' very best. And may you find much hi:ppiness and prosperity in 1948. Gn BUEHLER BROS. LIMITED QUALITY MEATS PHONE 1147