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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1948 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE PAGE NINE U. S. To Reject Russian Demand For MacArthur Report State Department | Says Of Interest Only To America, : Washington, Oct. 29 (AP)--The United States will reject Russia's demand for an official report on Gen. Mac- Arthur's military conferences at Tokyo with other American commanders. The State Department made this clear Thursday night in a statement declaring that such talks are held by Mac- ' Arthur in his capacity as a top United States officer and "are _ purely routine matters of sole concern to this government." At the same time, the depart-® ment denied that the, former Jap- anese Navy yard at Yokosuka is being converted into a modern naval base for American forces in the Far East. Soviet Ambassador Alexander S. Panyushkin voiced his demand for an American explanation at a meeting of the Far Eastern Com- #ission Thursday. * The State Department comment, however, was in the form of a public statement, rather than a diplomatic note. So the formal re- ¥ jection will not be made until the * commission meets again next ¥ Thursday in its role as adviser on Japanese ogcupation problems. Panyushkin based his demand for § information on press reports of a & conference MacArthur held in I Tokyo Oct. 12-14 with Lt.-Gen. ® Nathan PF. Twining, commanding © the Alaskan defences, and Vice- Admiral John L. McCrea, deputy ¢ commander of the Pacific Fleet. § The Russian ambassador said the : subject discussed was "the quetion of increaing American occupation forces in Japan and-that of pre- "paring measures against a surprise . attack on Japan--although it is © known by everyone that nobody ** threatens Japan." In addition to terming the con- ference of sole interest to the United States, the State Depart- t ment described as "wholly without foundi'ion" Panyushkin's "impli- cation" that American use of the | Yokosuka base is violating allied agreements, The base is used only to carry out "he objectives of the allied occupa- Abn, the department said. Later a navy official said the ly thing that has been done to Yokosuka base was to clean it up ## and make it more sanitary and liv- able, , Engineers Win | Debate At Ajax Ajax, Oct. 29--In a red-hot debate in Hart House Ajax last night, Vic's * own Keith Davey blasted Skule and i SPS rocked Davey back on his heels with a spirit proving and re- solve: "That Skule spirit is the most dynamic force on the cam- i pus." i The affirmative was opened very tC ably for the engineers by Brian Jurges, vice-president of the Ajax © Engineering Society. He enumer- ated a staggering list of firsts for the Skulemen, proving statistically t that SPS led the field in everything 'from athletics to social events. His brilliant exposition of the Engi- I neering Society as a model for all to behold, and his reference to the fsong: "All the nice girls love a i Skuleman" were particularly force- ful. When Brian sat down the de- was well in hand. im Service from Vic took the or but was stopped by the Sec- urity Officers at the door. Jim dwelt upon the merits of Artsmen tin general, and Vic in particular. i He slammed Skule for being self- \ centered and lacking the true Blue: nd White spirit. ¢ Don McFarland, vice-president of # 5T2 engineering year, reiterated for i Skule. A former Artsman, who was £"clewed up" and transfered to SPS, Don had a true insight into the ("atrophied brain" of the Arts-type. The spirit of Arts, he maintained, twas lost in the shambles of a de- 'cadent faculty, midst a murky haze i of abtruse philosophy and dewy- eyed idealism, i Keith Davey then ripped into Skule, tracing briefly the origin of e now classic feud, and advanc- ing a plea for a greater Varsity i spirit and less "Toike Oike." Keith fwas in his usual good form, and "luckily escaped damage as all Skule- 'men had been forced to check their weapons at the door. It was a good gshow all around and Vic deserves "credit for the spunk they .showed 'standing up to Skule. The outcome: "Skule spirit is the most dynamic "force on the campus," Workers May Buy oronto Telegram ¢ Toronto, Oct. 20--(CP) -- The [EGlobe and Mail says today in a if aewspage story that employes of 'the Toronto Evening Telegram are 'preparing to make a bid for the 'newspaper when it is offered for F sale on the open market. * The Globe and Mail said it had {learned employees hoped to raise $500,000 to offer as a down payment 'Yor the newspaper. "Pledge cards have been {ssued Wp geady to some employees and, it learned, the total staff of 800 ll have an opportunity to indicate ow much money they are willing 20 invest in the project, before the week is out." 8 REID CONVICTED i Toronto, Oct. 20 -- (CP). --Clif- 'ord Reid, 37-year-old welder, Mursday was convicted of man- slaughter in the death of James dughes last Aug. 23. Hughes was ed when hit by an automobile $ he was changing a tire on his bwn car, Reid was remanded for sentence until today, Hope To Stop Pollution Of Lakes, Rivers By JOHN LEBLANC Canadian Press Staff Writer Ottawa, Oct. 20 -- (CP) --First Canadian hearings in an investiga- tion aimed at eliminating pollution of Canada-United States border waters will be opened at Windsor Nov. 17 by the international joint commission. The commission, a Canada-U.S. body which has jurisdiction over the use of boundary waters, has been engaged for more than two years in the anti-pollution study dealing with streams lying between Ontario and the neighboring U.S. Up to now, its work has consisted largely of investigations by its board of technical advisers, followed by recent hearings in Detroit. Under a joint reference from the Canadian and U. S. governments, the commission is inquiring into re- ports that sewage and -industrial wastes are polluting the St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair and the De- troit River, all in the Southwestern Ontario border area, the St. Mary's River between Lakes Superior and Huron, and the Niagara River. Hearings at Windsor and Detroit will deal with the waters in that area. Sessions will be held at De- troit Nov. 15-16, and the Windsor sittings will be on Nov. 17-20. From there, the commission will move to Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., for a Nov. 22 hearing dealing with the St. Mary's River. Technical studies by the. com- mission's staff are still under way in connection with the Niagara River, and dates for hearings have not yet been set. In next month's hearings, it is expected evidence will be received from municipalities, industries and other organizations located along the affected streams. = They have been asked to submit material cov- ering the character of their waste and sewage disposal, along with proposals for improving the condi- tion of the water... | Eventual aim of the commission's study is to see that water dis- charged into boundary streams does not affect their use for domestic or industrial supply, fish and wild life, agriculture and recreation. Several years ago, the commission made -a similar study, and its re- port resulted in measures being taken for more efficient purifica- tion of waters under its jurisdic- tion, Plan Instal Electric Organ Hampton Church The Hampton Church Organ Committee met on Tuesday evening, October 26th, with representatives of the various organizations in Hampton to discuss ways and means of raising funds for the pur- chase of a new electric organ. It was decided that a canvass would be made after the beginning of the new year, with an objective of $1,000" The committee decided to have the installation completed by July 1, 1949. Members of the committee are: Ted Chant, chairman; Bruce Ho- garth, Bruce Yeo, Jack Reynolds. Canada Not Ready For Air Lift Job Ottawa, Oct. 29--(CP)--Indica~ tions here are Canada is not yet prepared to take part in the Ber- lin air lift. Government sources decline to comment on the Berlin situation but it is believed that Canada feels she would have no legal right to take part in the air carriage of supplies to the German capital, Only the four occupying powers legally have a right within the Ber- lin area. If any outside country took part in the air lift, this would open the way for the Soviets to protest. There is a feeling among observers here that the western powers would rather not give Russia this oppor- tunity. . Minnie The Cat Bested By Gull Vancou¥er -- (CP) -- Something seems to be wrong with Minnie the feline mascot of Furness Line's SS Pacific Importer, Minnie used to be as tough a ty- rant as ever trod a deck, but her craving for tender gull-meet wrought a wondrous change in her After a long term of uncontested supremacy on her ship, Minnie lit into a sleek, full-bellied seagull that had other ideas about its future. Minnie got the gull by the tail fea- thers, and® Mr. Gull took to the air, cat and all. Minnie hung on a slong as discre- tion allowed, letting go just as Mr. Gull was taking her over the side. . Minnie eats liver these days, and sits and sulks. | Ontario Spotl Fort Erie, Oct. 29--(CP)--Mayor Louis Ziff said Thursday that this town is nearing cityhood and no longer do young men have to leave to make their fortunes. The Junior {Chamber of Commerce has fought cluding a $100,000 civic arena, soon to be opened, he said. Toronto, Oct. 20 -- (CP) -- A 21st birthday for Betty Davies in England next month will bring her family from three countries to celebrate it. A sis- ster, Marjorie, who immigrated to Toronto last year, will fly back for the occasion while mother and father will return from Australia. Another sister will be home from Italy. Toronto, Oct. 20--(CP)--The 800- year-old St. John Ambulance Corps will launch a three-week, $600,000 appeal throughout Canada Nov. 1. Maintained almost entirely by free gifts, the corps has set a $325,000 objective for Ontario. Toronto, Oct. 20 -- (CP) -- The Toronto Junior Red Cross recently sent a large shipment of gifts, including 1,000 tins of fruits and vegetables to Italian children. The gifts will be dis- tributed by the Italian Junior Red Cross. Toronto, Oct. 20--(CP)--Ontario's finest "budgies" went on display at the Budgerigar and Foreign Bird Society of Canada annual bird show here Thursday night. Show mana- ger, J. G. Bentley, said there is special legislation governing breed- ing, and that the city hall keeps records of every budgie birth and death in the city. South African Veterans May Hold Reunion Possibility of a great reunion of surwving veterans of the South African War of 1899 to 1902, to be held throughout Canada next year in celebration of the 50th annivers- ary of the outbreak of that war, is indicated in a letter which the Oshawa Branch of the Canadian Legion has received from Lt.-Col. W. Rhoades, Director of the Sol- diers' Aid Commission of Ontario, and. a veteran of both the South African War and the First World War. | The letter states that a commit- tee has been formed by the Toron- to Association of South African Veterans to canvass the possibilities of initiating a national cc - for community improvements, in-, Fires Sweep Old Ottawa Landmark Ottawa, Oct. 29 -- (CP) -- Fleck's Foundry, a three-storey reminder of Ottawa's younger days, remains gutted today, result of a two-alarm fire which caused more than $100,- 000 damage. Four persons were in- Jjured. Ottawa oldtimers say the mid- town stone building at 614 Welling- ton Street, about 700 yards west of Parliament Hill, is as old as con- federation. Expropriated by the government during the war and leased tempor- arily to Alexander Fleck, iron prod- ucts manufacturer, the building was ravaged by flames in a two-hour blaze which broke out early Wed- nesday night. Roaring flames set off when sparks from an acetylene torch caught ir inflammable material raced through the building and within 30 minutes had reached the tin roof. It collapsed and 50-foot flames lighted up a red sky which could be seen by Ottawans a mile from the fire. Twelve persons, working on the nightshift of the plant, escaped without injury. However, one fire- man, climbing a 30-foot ladder, fell to the ground and was rushed juries, cuts to the hands and face. Another fireman also was cut about the hands and face by glass. A third suffered burns to his face and hands. A 17-year-old girl from Hull was struck by a brick and treated in hospital for cuts to the face and forehead. : Valuable foundry equipment and machinery also was destgoyed. Mr. Fleck placed the value on one piece of equipment, a foundry machine, at $560,000. Dies and patterns also were damaged. He said it will take months to replace the equipment. Most of the damage was covered by insurance. ; London -- (CP) -- Civil aircraft pilots face a penalty of £200 ($800) fine and six months' imprisonment if they break amended flying regu- lations which prohibit flying below 1,000 feet over Britain's towns. Prices Board Conferences Adjourned Ottawa, Oct. 29--(CP) -- The prices commission, through the main stage of its public investiga- tion of the high cost of living, ad- journed indefinitely Thursday to allow the members time to work on their report to the government. The report must be presented be- fore the next session of Parliament, expected in January. The commission began its public hearings Aug. 3, after a special committee of the Commons had sat from February until the end of June studying the same question-- why "commodities in common use" cost more today than they did sev- eral years aog. Since the prices inquiry generally got underway early this year the costs and prices of 11 commodities have been probed. The parliament- ary commission studied fruit and vegetables, bread, butter, meat and textiles. The commission's adjournment Thursday followed a morning ses- sion devoted to a re-examination of two' textile companies which had appeared before the commons com- mittee. The commission ~alled two wit- nesses--C. C. Mackellar, general sales manager of Dominion Textiles Ltd, and W. J. Whitehead, presi- dent of Wabasso Cottons Co. Ltd-- to try and discover why production of shirt materials has fallen. They obtained no clear answer so far as the industry as a whole is concerned. Mr. Whitehead said that, because of a lack of labor, his firm's production as a whole is low- er than pre-war. Mr. Mackellar was questioned for 40 minutes. Finally commission counsel H. A. Dyde dis- missed him and said it would be necessary to call another officer of the company. Mr. Mackellar had explained that, as sales manager, he was a merchandizing officer, not a production man. Thirteen associations -- ranging from the Canadian Chambers of Commerce and the Canadian Asso- ciation of Manufacturers to wom- en's groups and labor organizations --have been invited to submit briefs. There still is no indication how many of the groups will actu- ally appear during the investiga- tion of consumer credit. MORE NEWSPRINT London, Oct. 20 -- (CP) -- A deal was concluded Thursday to supply Australian newspapers with 29,500 long tons of United Kingdom news- print made from Canadian logs and sulphite pulp. The Bowater group of paper mills announced that the Board of Trade approved the deal whereby 25,000 cords of Canadian logs and 4,500 long tons of Cana- dian sulphite pulp will be import- ed to produce newsprint for export to Australia.' NO CLUES Sudbury, Oct. 20 -- (CP) --Police said tonight they had no clues as to the start of a cabin fire that killed Jack Hargis, 68, tourist guide and former railway engineer. The fire took place in heavy bushland at Amyot, 420 miles from here. In- spector T. W. Wilkinson of the Provincial Police said he knew nothing about rumors that there had been foul play. nity. orative programme in which all South African Veterans organiza- tions might take part, Col. Roades indicates that this committee is anxious to compile a roll of surviving South African veterans and of their organizations, and those who are interested are invited to communicate with him at 11 Queen's Park, Toronto, the office of the Soldiers' Aid Commission. Royal Family Prepares For 1949 Tour London, Oct. 29--(CP)--Strange rites and customs observed by nate ive races of Australia and New Zea- land are being studied by Bucking- ham Palace officials in preparation for The Royal tour of Australia and New Zealand next year. The King has asked for a com- prehensive report on current con- ditions in the two countries and of any native customs and ceremon- ies requiring special recognition. Similar data was prepared for the royal tour of Canada in 1939 when representatives of many Canadian Indian tribes were presented to the King and Queen. Preparations far the tour, start- ing Jan..27 when the King and Queen and Princess Margaret sail from Davenport aboard H.M.S. Vanguard, involve vast clerical work laying radio land lines, learning native languages, planning routes, issuing postage stamps, ordering clothes and choosing personnel. Four marine sergeants -- burly six-footers -- have been chosen as the King's "shadows." They will travel ahead of the royal party, checking arrangements and seeing that the route is kept clear. * Special menus will be prepared en route by Mark Pinfield, a former chief steward of the Royal Navy, who has been appointed caterer for the tour. Pinfield) was recalled to t' 2 Navy at the request of the King and Queen, for whom he acted as Selene during the South African rip. 'Cooking will be done by a highly- qualified staff including two form- er hotel chefs, an ex-miner and four ex-barmen members of the Royal Air Force. Radio-telephone units are to be used on Australian railways for the first time during the tour. Receiv- ers and transmitters will be instal- led on the royal train and on the accompanying pilot train and there will be intercarriage communication throughout. : Much responsibility for the suc- cess of the tour rests upon Sir Piers Legh, master of the King's house- hold, and Sir Alan Lascelles, the Eume's brivate secretary, Both are expec! to accompany the ty as .chiefs of staff, od ae ford a nurse. Support of youth organizations which teach discipline, loyalty and service to the commu- Special comforts supplied to Oshawa veterans confined to hospitals for long periods. Children taught to swim -- more than 1,300 received instruction this year. Care and assistance for orphaned children and for unmarried mothers and their babies. Nursing care at home for hundreds unable to af- Neighborhood centres operating as an alterna- tive to juvenile delin- quency. Christmas cheer for hun- dreds less fortunate Osh- awa citizens. Special instruction for children with speech im- pediments. Comforts for men on service and aid for any of their families at home who may be in need. Organized help for needy families including glasses and dentures for children and adults In need of such attention. Thousands of children and young people pro- vided with healthful recreation the year round. The Time Is Growing Short ... Our Objective Must Be Met # GHECK THESE BENEFITS These are typical services performed by the organizations in the Community Chest. Only your generous giving can maintain them. Practical help, food and clothing for the down- and-out and men discharged from prison. Always a friend in the magistrate's court for those in trouble. Provision of advice and employment assistance for Oshawa's war veterans. Neighborhood community evenings for folks of all ages in Oshawa's supervised play area. Training in community leadership for the grow- ing youth of Oshawa. Scores of families held together by advice, coun- sel and financial assist ance. Operation of new play- grounds in all parts of Oshawa. Preventive work to ar- rest eyesight deficiency among young and old. Re-education and employment in arts and crafts for Oshawa's blind folk. Training hundreds of boys and girls in handi- crafts and promoting development of the bread-winners and homemakers of tomorrow. Organized visits to hospitals and institutions to bring cheer and hope to the sick and bed- - ridden. 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