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. DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE]| , Combining The Oshawa Times and Whitby Gazette and Chronicle WHITBY OSHAWA-WHITBY, THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1949 TWENTY PAGES VOL. 8--No. 4 FLAMES DESTROY BUSINESS BLOCK 'LEAVE FOUR FAMILIES HOMELESS Encircling Communists Bombard Tientsin Sunderland Blaze Nationals, Reds Continue Struggle For Major Cities Price 4 Cents a ® SEEN : Causes $180,000 Judge To Check Ballots Cast In Brock Township Election Property Damage By Staff Reporter Sunderland, Jan. 6--Four families were rendered home- less and five business premises, including the post office and Doyle's egg grading station, were destroyed as flames con- sumed the brick business block at the south east corner of Shanghai, Jan. 6 (AP)--Tientsin was shelled tonight by the main street here this morning. The loss, which is par- encircling Communists after neighboring Peiping's City / 4 : i i ; Ually covered by insurance, is estimated>as' being in the Council voted 'to ask the Reds for peace. ~~ hy ; a io i i bhi ho vo a ; | neiguboriood of $130,001, a The fire, which broke ott at -- ¢ The North China government commander, Gen. Fu Tso-Yi, whose armies are ringed in the two cities and the port of Tangku, 27 miles from Tientsin, gave permission for an air drop of the Peiping peace plea when it is ready. Fu has been rumored negotiating with the Communists for a separate peace. The Communists scorned Chiang Kai-Shek's year-end peace feeler and warned of an impend- ing attack on the North China gar- risons if they did not lay down their arms. Details of the Tientsin shelling were meagre here, Fighting around Peiping was confined to skirmishes on the outskirts of the old Chinese capital. All American consulate personnel and other foreigners, plus hundreds of Russians in Tientsin, were be- lieved safe from the shells in the modern European sector of Tient- sin, a teeming city of 2,000,000. This area, along both sides of, the Hai River in downtown Tientsin, con- tains 'many modern, tall buildings built by American, Canadian, Bel- gian, Italian, French, British and Indian interests. Nanking reports said government officials were packing for possible flights from there to the south. Many of their families are in Can- ton and on the island fortress of Formosa, off the coast half way between here and Canton. Steel Workers Cry 'Traitors' Dusseldrof, Jan. 6--(AP)--Work- ers in the Bouchumer Verein steel works drove out a group of Ger- mans sent'by British authorities to- day to begin dismantling the plant. "Traitors," they cried, "Shame." The plant is in Bochum, 30 miles northeast of Dusseldorf. The manager, Franz-Josef Mueu- ser, saitl there were no 'casualties in the brief scuffle. Early this week a group of workers formed a human wall around a machine and turned back two British officers and some Germans who sought to start the dismantling process. The Germans once believed the plant would be cut off the dis- mantling list. However, it was left on by a special United States com- mittee which advised on what plants should be kept going in Germany to help speed European recovery. Milk Price Increased In 4 Areas Toronto, Jan. 6--(CP)--The re- tail price of milk rose one cent a quart in four Ontario municiphlities yesterday as a result of a recent arbitration board decision which granted producers an additional 10 cents a hundredweight. In all four communities -- Lind- say, Brantford, Kingston and Corn- wall--fluid milk now sells at 18 cents a quart or 10 cents a pint. The arbitration board, set up when producers and distributors failed to agree, fixed prices of both fluid and secondary milk on 37 Southern Ontario markets at $4 a hundredweight. On five other mar- kets special prices were sét ranging from'$3.75 a Kundredweight to $4.15. A similar board set Toronto prices at $4.10 a hundredweight for fluid milk and $3.95 for secondary milk. Fluid milk continues to retail in Toronto at 18 cents a ah 18 cents a quart, Police Hold US Residents Toronto, Jan. 6 -- (CP) -- Police say they believe two United States residents being held here for breach of immigration laws may be linked with a ring running nar- cotics into Toronto from New York and Mexico. The men gave their names as Al- bert Brenzel, 35, of the Bronx, N.Y, and Pasquale Giganti, 33, of New York. They were arrested Wednes- day in their beds in a downtown hotgl. Police also are investigating a possible connection between the men and recent Toronto gang war- fare between underworld factions in the narcotics trade. - signed to running down drug traf- fickers claim the gang warfare re- sulted from attempts of rival groups to steal drugs from each other. When shipments of narcotics arrive in the city, they are cached to be picked up later, Whenever members of rival gangs discover the hiding place, they try to get there first. Missing Girls Sought Toronto, Jan. 6--(CP) -- Jose- phine Hill, 11, missing from her home for the second time in a week, "and her father, John Hill, says he fears that this time the little girl is gone for good. y The girl disappeared Sunday for several hours and, when found in the back seat of a parked automo- bile, told a story that might have come from one of the horror-type comic books her father said she liked to read. She claimed that, while she was walking in a park after Sunday School, two men threw a blanket over her head and knocked her unconscious. "we examined her closely and couldn't see any sign of her having been hit on the Lead," said the fa- NET PAID CIRCULATION The Times-Gazette Average Per Issue December, 1948 9,141 'By Toronto Police ther. "There were no bumps or bruises of any kihd." She vanished again Tuesday af- ter going to school. Her 12-year-old brother Donald said that after four o'clock he saw her jump over a fence and run up a street. Donald said he thought he saw her again Wednesday morning in the school basement but he couldn't be sure. Mr. Hill said the fair-haired girl was "very imaginative." She also had spells of what might have been elipesy. When last seen, Josephine was wearing a white and black check- ered skirt, a red sweater and a short black coat piped with red. She was also wearing a yellow kerchief on her head and Nad black stockings and high rubber boots. * Toronto, Jan, 6.--(CP)--A second girl had been reported missing in the Toronto area, Toronto police ci today, urteef-year-old Patricia In- WE has not been seen since she left her home in the west-end High Park district Wednesday morning on her way to school. She was de- scribed as 5 ft, 3 in, tall and of stout build, wearing a short black coat, green dress and green kerchief. Eleven-year-old Josephine Hil ities reported M. LC McLean of Sunderland, clerk. of Brock Township, has fost in bm Judge D. B. Coleman of Whitby for a recount of the in 'the (seated in the picture at right) will be called upon "to Seabt a: ballot to | allots "break the deadlock as he demonstrates to Reeve Alex Thompson. Due to | election on Monday which resulted in Clarence Fair (left) and Ray Wil- | the pressure of other work it is unlikely the recount will be: made this | nesday night announced the Israeli liamson (right) being tied with 310 votes each for the third place on the | week. township council. If a recount does not alter the standing Mr. McLean | Tuesday, subject to & like decision --Photo By Toronto Evening Telegram | UAW Leaders Not Annoyed By Check: Windsor, Ont., Jan, 8 -- (CP)-- Canadian immigration officials are keeping an eye on American labor leaders. Wednesday, Walter Reuther, in- ternational president of the United Automobile Workers (CIO. and vice-president of the C.I.0. and two U.AW. vice-presidents were mo- mentarily detained by immigration officers enroute to Windsor for a regional staff meeting. The union officials were ordered to the immigration office where their credentials were checked. Smiling over the incident, Mr. Reuther and his associates said the delay was brief and not annoying. Find Girl Dead On Altar Post Preston, England, Jan. 6--(AP)-- A German girl was found hanged from the altar post in St. Hilda's |, Parish Church Wednesday, author- day. The Bishop of Blackburn, Rt. Rev. Wilfred Marcus Askwith, said he is seeking a ruling from high church authorities whether it will be nec- essary to reconsecrate the church. Even if it isn't, he said, 'I shall, in any case, have some sort of service there." The dead girl was identified as Gertrude Rosa Gammisch, 24, who came to England as a vclunteer worker in a cotton mill. Transport Plane Crashes, Burns Washington, Jan. 6--(AP) -- A two-engine transport crashed ang burned today in nearby Maryland, killing at least one of the two crew members reported to be aboard, The DC-3, a non-scheduled car- rier, was en route from 'Raleigh, NC, to ton when it plunged to earth near Brandywine, about 20 miles east of the capital. THE WEATHER Ukrainian Community Of Oshawa Celebrates Christmas Tomorrow For Oshawa's Ukrainian people, tomorrow is Christmas Day, and they are preparing special ceremo- nies and services to celebrate the feast. The preparations start this evening, when.carols will be sung, special foods eaten, visits made and presents given. The reason that the Ukrainian Christmas falls later than that ob- served by the Western world, it was explained, is that the churches of the east have continued to use the old Julian Calendar, rather than the: Gregorian Calendar which is in use in the western world. Christmas Day thus falls, at the present time, 13 days after Dec. 25th. 'The difference in calendars also affects the celebration of Easter, which sometimes falls as much as three weeks later than the western Easter. This year's Ukrainian Eas- ter will be one week later than he Bases parade, that is, on Ap- Holding Midnight Mass According to Rev. Wm. Olynyk, pastor of St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Oshawa, the special Christmas services in his church will start this evening, with a midnight mass, and: the celebra- tion will continue for three days. The first day is Christmas Day, the second honors St. Mary and St. Joseph, and the third day, Janu- ary 9, is St. Stephen's Day. St, John's Church will also give a special radio broadcast over sta- tion CKDO on Sunday, January 9. The service, which will be broad- cast from 10.00 to 11.00 a.m. will start with a group of Ukrainian carols, and Rev. Mr. Olynyk will sing the special Holy Liturgy which commemorates the festival. For the members 'of the Ukrain- ian Prebyterian Church in Osha- wa, the main Christmas service will be held on Sunday morning, with Rev. John Jacenty in charge of the service. St. George's Greek Catholic Uk- rainian Church will hold a mid- night mass tonight, which will be sung by Rev. John C. Pereyma. Mr. Pereyma will also read a spec- ial letter conyeying the Christmas of Bishop Borecky of To- Overcast with sional snow- flurries, clearing Friday after- noon, Not much change in tem- disappeared from her home Tues- day for the second time in a week | and her father Wednesday express- ed fears for her safety. e. Winds terly 30 to- day westerly 20 Friday. Low to- night and high Friday 24, and 29. Summary for Friday: Snow- flurries, then clearing. ronto. The choir at this service will be led by Mr. Stan Mozewski. St. George's Church will also hold a special mass at 10.00 a.m. Friday morning. Christmas Eve Supper The most universal feature .of the Ukrainian Christmas celebra- tions will be the Christmas Eve supper which by tradition consists of 12 meatless dishes, to commem- orate the twelve apostles. Although the tradition of the 12 meatless dishes is not rigidly adhered to, the Ohristmas Eve. supper remains as one of the most important gather- ings of the year. At this time all the members of each family gather together for a great family dinner, and exchange gifts and felicita- tions. On Christmas Day the choirs of the Ukrainian churches, and groups of other singers, will visit the houses of many of Oshawa's Ukrainian people, singing Christ- mas Carols of both the eastern and western worlds. Reds May Follow Korean Policy Berlin, Jan. 6 -- (AP) -- The Soviet Army hinted in print today that Russia may follow the same policy in Germany as in Korea and withdraw her occupation forces earlier than the western allies. A {front-page editorial in Taeg- liche Rundschau, official Soviet military organ, asserted: "Korea is an example for Germany--at least in so. far as the attitude of the Soviet Union is concerned." It said the last Russian troops had evacuated North Korea Dec. 25, and "complete Korean independ- ence in a United States could be possible." 'But for the presence of American forces remaining in South Korea. "The comparison between Korean | developments. and those and East Germany goes on," the editorial declared. Blizzard Hits Kingston Area Kingston, Jan, 6--(CP)--A heavy blizzard swept down on. Kingston district shortly before 10 a.m. today cutting visibility sharply and piling up drifts along the highways and city streets. Driving was difficult and pedestrians stumbled along the streets. There was Iftle wind and | . | the. temperature was only. slightly below freezing. in West | \R. H. Beattie, Londons _ UAW. Staff Meeting Held In Windsor Reuther, fiery International United Automobile Workers (C.I.O.) presi- dent, held a two-hour conference of Canadian regional staff mem- bers Wednesday to outline the broad union policies and to urge solidification within the ranks. Immediately following the meet- ing, Mr. Reuther said discussion centred around the "implementation of C.I.O. policies and the tighten- ing of the ranks." Observers at the meeting said Mr. Reuther's hour-long opening ad- dress was- almost identical to his address to the U.A.W. convention a year ago. The conference was. slated , as "discussion of internal matters." Attending the conference were regional staff members from Ot- tawa, Toronto, St. Catharines, Osh- awa, Brantford, Chatham, Hamil- ton, Sarnia and Windsor. - Juliana Hopes For Early Vote The Hague, Jan. 6--(AP)--Queen Juliana expressed hope today that an Indonesian Federal government will be established within a few weeks as a step toward formation of a sovereign United States of In- donesia, Free elections were pledged "as soon as circumstances permit." The Queen. told Netherlanders in a broadcast the newly-concluded military action in Indonesian Re- publican territory "was in no way to go back on the pledges which have been solemnly given by my mother (former Queen Wilhelmina) and |by the Netherlands people as a | whole." Sheriff R. Gill New President R. J. Gill of Brockville, has been elected president of the Ontario Sheriffs Association, * it was an- nounced Wednesday. Others elected: "Vice-President, H, C. Waind, Guelph; executive, I. D. Cameron, St. Thomas; W. Windsor, Jan, 6 -- (CP)--Walter | , bor member. Toronto, Jan, 6 -- (CP) --Sheriff Nelson Hill, Goderich; J. D. Con- over, Toronto; F. C. 'Richardson, Cobourg: W. B. Elliott, Bracebridge; May Honor U.N. Order This Week Tel Aviv, Jan. 6.--(AP) -- The United Nations Security Council order of Dec. 29 for an immediate cease-fire in Southern Palestine may be honored soon. The Israeli cabinet met Wednes- day night and a usually reliable private source said the ministers, whose troops have wound up a three-day invasion strike in Egypt, decided to accept the order. It was understood the acceptance might be announced today. The timing and other details apparently would be fixed by the U.N. truce ob- servers. Egypt 'cabled her . acceptance from Israel. Egyptian and Israeli troops have been fighting in the Negev desert and the southern Palestine coastal strip off and on since mid-October. A. government spokesman Wed- | thrust into Egypt. He said Jewish treeps, "in hot pursuit of the en- emy," recently knifed to the Egyp- tian military base of El Arish, on the Mediterranean coast 30 miles below the Palestine frontier. He said they killed or wounded several hundred Egyptians, captured sev- eral hundred and seized or destroyed several planes, field guns, gasoline and other stores. El Arish air fields were reported damaged heav- ily. The troops withdrew according to plan, the spokesman said, and "there was never at any time any design on the part of Israel to oc- cupy Egyptian territory." Some fighting was reported Wed- nesday from the Negev, but it ap- parently was on a smaller scale than during the last few days. about 930 am. and was not brought under control until the block was completely gutted by 1.30 pam. had its origin in the restau- rant operated by George Clay. He had put on the morning coffee and gone to the egg grading station. Absent from the premises not more than four minutes he returned to find the interior full of smoke and flames. Neil McFadden, a butcher living around the corher, telephoned the alarm to Mrs. Jessie Pinkham, the telephone operator, who called the fire brigades in Cannington, Lind- say, Port Perry, Uxbridge and Beaverton. She was assisted by Mrs. Yvonne Sheldon, relief opera- tor. Miss Violet Catton, an employ- ee of McFadden's shop, also tele- phoned the alarm. Broadcast Alarm An alarm broadcast over the telephone to villagers and all far- mers within miles of the village brought immediate. assistance. and ® 'bucket brigade was formed to carry water from village wells. Clay, who had been in business for the past three years, had serv- ed in the Canadian Army during World War II and used his re- habilitation 'money to set up the restaurant business. Destroyed by the fire in addie tion to the Post Office are George Clay's restaurant, the barber shop and pool room operated by Clay- ton Henderson, Neil McFadden's butcher shop and groceteria and the egg grading station operated by William Doyle. Families, living in upstair aparte ments in the block who were drive en out, were William Sheldon, his wife and daughter; Mr, and Mrs. Douglas Gerrow and their two young children; Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Henderson and their daughter, Betty, aged 11; and Neil McFadden, whose wife and daughe ter are visiting in England. The fire brigades from neighbore SUNDERLAND FIRE (Continued on Page 2) Liberals Open Caucus To Plan For Session Toronto, Jan. 6--(CP)--Ontario Liberals today start a two-day cau- cus to prepare plans for the On- tario Legislature session ' opening Feb. 10. Liberal leader Farquhar Oliver has "said previously that housing, highways, hydro and health will be the principal targets for his group's criticism of the government. The Liberals hold 13 3eats in the 90- seat house and can generally count on support of the lone Liberal-La- The Liberals have adopted a pol- icy of assigning members to spec- ialize on specific subjects of de- bate. John Brown, Waterloo North, will be the financial critic. William Houck, Niagara Falls, will devote his attention to hydro; Harold Walker, 'Welland, will concentrate on labor while Campbell Calder, London, will study the Attorney- General's Department. The seating arrangement of the Chamber has been completed but has not yet been officially releas= ed by the speaker, Rev, M. C. Dav= ies of Windsor. It is learned that the two Labore Progressive party members, A. A. MacLeod and J. B. Salsberg, both representing Toronto ridings, will occupy approximately the same seats they had in the last house. That, in effect, would group them with the C.C.F. in the section im mediately to the left of the Speake er, * LATE NEWS BRIEFS * EXPECT 'EARLY SIGNING ris, Jan. 6 (Reuters)--The Atlantic Pact, linking ada and the United States in a military defence alliance with the five Western Euri\pean powers, will be signed by the end of January, it was learned tonight from usually reliable diplomatic sources here. ON SPECIAL MISSION Batavia, Java; Jan. 6 (Reuters)--Prime Minister - Willem Drees of The Netherlands arrived -here by air today on his "special mission" to deal with the situation in "police action" against the Indonesia where The Netherlands carried out "a Indonesian Republic. PRIME MINISTERS MEET Stockholm, Jan. 6 (Reuters)--The Prime Ministers of Sweden, Norway and Denmark, with the foreign and defence ministers of the three countries, today met in secret at Karlstad, Swedish town near the Norwegian frontier. They are scheduled to discuss Scandinavian defence proplems, relighle soyrees hera said