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VER FLY ATFOI THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE OSHAWA Combining The Oshawa Times and 'Whitby Gazette and Chronicle WHITBY VoL. 10--No. 287 OSHAWA-WHITBY, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1951 Price 5 Cents Police Spread Dragnet To Catch Masked Bandits For the third time in recent years an attempt was made at about 7 p.m. yesterday to rob the Canadian Bank of Commerce branch at Port Perry. Fortunately an incoming telephone call frightened the five gunmen, all of whom wore masks and gloves, and they beat a hasty retreat after rob- bing the bank manager and his wife of the money they had in their purses. Two of the would-be robbers assumed the names of escaped convicts. UNION ASKS | TALK TO END STALEMENT Windsor (CP) -- Union leaders today awaited a reply to their bid for a resumption of negotiations with the Ford Company of Canada in a dispute which has made 10,000 workers idle just before the Christ- mas season. The bid was made last night by George Burt, Canadian director of the United Auto Workers of Amer- fca (C1O-CCL), who challenged Rhys Sale, Ford president, "to meet with myself and the committee of local 200 in constant negotiations until this dispute is settled." He said in a statement that "Ford. nd local 200 will both be better off when they sit down and work this out around the conference table." Earlier yesterday the company: used the strongest terms it has em- ployed in a labor dispute in flatly refusing to reinstate 26 men whose firing Monday touched off the strike. The statement said that since "some employees have felt free to disregard the orders of their super- 'visors, to walk off the job when- ever they choose on some petty ex- cuse," the firings must stand. The wildcat strike in which the 26 men were said to be ringleaders was over the delay in receiving a conciliation board report on a six- month dispute over a new agree- ment, Mr. Burt said the wildcat strike was misguided but understandable. Mr, Sale's statement indicated the company would not retreat: from its position. It said: "Neither now nor in the future will our company again place it- STALEMATE (Continued on Page 2) + WEATHER . Cloudy with a few sunny periods today. Sunday cloudy occasional rain or wet snow, beginning about noon. A little colder Sunday. Winds 'west 15 today, light tonight and Sun- day. Low tonight and high Sun- day 35 and 40. ' Summary for Sunday: Rain or wet snow by afternoon. While trussing up bank manager ® J. R. Helm, his wife and son, &nd the janitor in their apartment above the bank, two of the bandits used the names of Boyd and Jack- son, Edwin Boyd, Leonard and william Jackson escaped from the Don Jail in Toronto, Nov 4. Since their escpe, many bank robberies have been attributed to them. However, police said description of the would-be holdup artists do not tally with those of the wanted convicts. Police roadblocks were set up in the Lake Scugog area after the robbery attempt. The gunmen es- caped with $25 from the manager's wallet and $15 from his' wife's purse. Janitor Tom Asher, 60, said he was sweeping the bank floor when the side door bell rang. He answer- point by the men who wore stock- point b ythe men who wore stock- ings over their heads. One bandit held the janitor prisoner down- stairs while the rest raced upstairs. Helm and his family were eating supper when the robbers entered. He was ordered to open the bank vault, but said he did not know the combination. As they argued the phone rang. Mrs. Helm was allowed to answer, but warned not to mention the holdup. Some one asked for her BANK ROBBERY (Continued on Page 2) Oshawa Man Pleads Guilty To 4 Charges Toronto (CP) -- Joseph Kelly, 31, pleaded guilty today to four charges of armed robbery of drug- stores and was remanded a week for sentence, Kelly surrendered to police Fri- day as the second man sought in Tuesday's abortive drug store hold- up in which one bandit was killed and a police constable wounded. Police said Kelly told them he had lived through two days "like a nightmare" after the holdup in which Thomas Danck, 34, was kill- ed by police bullets. Last night Kelly's wife, who lives with their three children in Oshawa, was permitted to visit him. Kelly was charged with rob- bing drug stores of a total of some $250. Constable Richard Deadman, who shot it out with Danek, is in hospital with several bullet wounds. Seek Test Case Montreal Stores Defy Law. Forcing Holy Day Closing . Montreal (CP) -- It was busi- ness as usual for big department stores today--in defiance of a new on Roman Catholic Holy days. Business and shopping districts were deserted early in the day while Catholics attended mass on the Feast of Immaculate Concep- tion --first day that the controver- NET PAID CIRCULATION The Times-Gazelte Average Pér issue for NOVEMBER 11,225 sial bylaw was to be applied since its adoption. Things began to hum by mid - morning when major department stores on St. Catherine street opened their doors to Christmas shoppers, Smaller stores, such as jewelry and men's clothing retailers, were the first open. Police officers, who yesterday announced they would call out re- serves to help enforce the bylaw, were few and far between. The re- porter noticed one motorcycle traf- fic cop. within several bloeks of St. Catherine street and two or threé plainclothesmen. A group of the stores indicated they intended to break the law in order to have a test case brought to court. The $40 fine for infractions meant little to the retailers who MONTREAL STORES (Continued on Page 2) £ y Five Gunmen Frightened By Phone Call Flee With 40 Dollars From Port Perry Bank TWENTY-TWO | PAGES St. Lawrence Seaway Development to Affect All Canada's Economy In a 6,000-word brief to Parliament, Hon. Lionel Chevrier, minister of | will permit aie 4 ocean vessels transport, outlined the tremendous benefits which Canadian industry | such Shoriafes at will derive from the much-discussed $700,000,000 St. Lawrence seaway project. Mr. Chevrier emphasized that not only Ontarie and Quebec | much cheaper than rail but the entire dominion will benefit from the vast navigation scheme. The prairies will find a substantial saving in cost of moving grain and flour to markets in eastern Canada and overseas. In addition, the seaway Sipping ltd swoptont passes to enter the Great Lakes, thus alleviating as occurred this year, The four maritime transporting And the iron ore of Quebec and Labrador will find its way inte world markets much faster, More shipping would travel up the St. Lawrence and through the Great Lakes locks than now through Suet, Panama, Kiel and the Manchest goods on the mew seaway route ~-Central Press Canadian. Official Opening Monday Modern Features Incorporated In New Pickering High School REDS REPORT | "CONFESSION" OF CANADIAN Hong Kong (Reuters) -- A spy 'confession' signed by a Canadian Catholic missionary was published by a newspaper in Communist Shanghai which reached here to- day. It was the first indication that a Canadian was even under arrest there. The paper said Rev. G. Pre- vost, 37, had signed and finger- printed a confession listing 11 acts of spying and sabotage. The newspaper, the Cinwenjih- pao, in the issue of Dec. 3, alleged that Father Prevost had confessed "during his trial" that the Le- gion of Mary, a Catholic organiza- tion, was 'a reactionary organi- zation engaged in various reaction- ary activities against the interests of the Chinese people." There was no indication that the trial had ended or whether a sentence had been imposed. Find Wreck Of Lost Plane Cuges-les-Pins, France (CP) -- Air searchers today found the wreckage of a United States air force C-47 cargo plane on a moun- tain peak. The reported they saw no sign that any of the 10 men aboard survived. Search planes flying over the wreckage identifified it by life- belts they saw scattered around the debris. The plane had been missing since Thursday night when it dis- appeared after checking in by radio 40 miles from Marignane field at Marseille, where it was Preparing to land. t had flown from a U.S. air field at Tripoli, Libia. The world famous shipbuilding and engineering centre, Glasgow, is the sécond largest city in Great Britain, N WF SE EL A A modern one-storey high school serving the whole of | Pickering Township and the improvement district of Ajax will be officially opened Monday, December 10, by Dr. W. J. Dunlop, Ontario's Minister of Education. Designed by Shore and Moffat, Toronto architects res- | ponsible for planning for a large share of Ontario's new post- war elementary and secondary schools, School fills a long-felt need in Pickering High the township. Of steel frame and brick construction, the school's seven classrooms, home economics room, science and agriculture labs, gymnasium, shop, and cafeteria now accommodate 422 students with pro- vision for expansion to a 600-pupil site. PY GERMANS ASK UN. TO SPEED FREE VOTING Paris (AP) -- Dr. Heinrich von Brentano of West Germany told the United Nations special political committee today that the rebuild- ing of a united Germany is vital, The West, German representat- ive said should be done through free elections throughout the divided country. In the first appearance by any German before a major UN Brentano -- a member of the Bonn parliament -- said his government supports proposals for the estab- lishment of an international com- mission to inquire whether condi- tions are right for holding such election. Ernst Reuter, mayor of West Berlin, took the floor immediately after. Brentano. He appealed to the U.N. for as- sistance in setting up elections which could reunify Germany. Reuter accused the Russians of keeping Berlin split and said the population in the Soviet sector "never loses an opportunity = to make it clear they want a unified Berlin under west-sector Berlin ad- ministration." WANTS SAFER RATTLES London (CP) -- A baby welfare magazine advised companies mak- ing rattles for babies not to the toys wi lead shot. It sug- gested macaroni as a safe substi- J i CAD IW General plan of the school is in "the form of an H with an admin- istrative wing forming the cross- bar, A 'quiet' and a 'noisy' section complete the building. In the the academic home economics, sci- and agriculture rooms, art room, library and washrooms. The opposite wing contains a 70° x 45' gymnasium (expandable by re- moval of a temporary plywood end wall to double size, 70° x 90'), a shop for' woodworking and metal- working complete with its own forge, a completely equipped cafe- teria, changing rooms for boys and girls and a boiler room for the hot- water heating system. Pickering's gymnasium has a stage for theatricals and meetings. Adjacent to the shop, its area would be added to that of the shop in the event that the gymnasium were to be enlarged. A new stage would be added to the new section of the gym, and architects' sket- ches of this possible future devel- opment show use of the double gym 'as one or as two rooms sep- arated by folding doors. The en- tire area would be available for dances or assemblies but would provide two gyms, one for girls and one for boys,~--when necessary. In the administration wing are vhe principal's office, general office, health and guidance office and two teachers' rooms. The school Is equipped with an intercommunica- tion system and chimes which ring out to indicate a change of classes. An unusual feature is a nearly square classroom in which movable seats can be made to face in either of two directions without incon- veniencing the teacher or robbing students of proper lighting, Made HIGH SCHOOL (Continued on Page 2) Irfra4 Moving Van Takes Furniture To Alaska A furniture moving van set off from Oshawa last might to travel 3,500 miles to Fair- banks in Alaska. The van is owned by Mackie the Mover and going on the trip are Ross Mackie and Gordon Hoskin, Travelling via the Trans-Can- ada Highway they expect to take 10 days to reach Alaska, Among the load they are taking is furniture owned by Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKenna, formerly of Oshawa. Mr. Moc- Kenna is an. airman stationed out west, State Still Ready to Aid Development Ithaca, N.Y. (AP) -- The chair- man of the New York state power commission yesterday , reassured the province of Ontario that it re- mained ready to cooperate in de- velopment of St. Lawrence river power. . John E. Burton said he had given the reassurance to Robert H. Saunders, chairman of the On- tario Hydro Electric Power Com- mission, at a conference here." He said he told Saunders that New York could and would co- operate fully .with Ontario in the power project as soon as the U.S. federal government granted it authority to do so. Burton said Saunders had come to Ithaca to report Ontario's and Canada's determination to go ahead of construction of a seaway and power project in the St. Law- rence river and to determine New York's present position. TRY TO SPEED HOUSING Carshalton, England (CP) -- Authorities of this Surrey county town are seeking perinission to build houses with ceilings at 7 3% feet, or six inches lower than the present minimum, in an effort to increase the rate of construction. . |sive Conservative leader, that the ' a" 1} | . Starr And Dafoe ClashAt Meeting ToDehate Issues Oshawa's mayoralty candidates took the gloves off last night and came out with the only harsh words and excite ment to date in 1951's municipal election. Ald. Finley Dafoe verbally attacked Ald. Evelyn Bateman and described her as an "ulcer-breeding lady." He a Iso urged that the city should fire its engineer, Wes Dempsey, and he wrote off recent reports of progress on the sewage disposal plan as politi propaganda. Mayor Mike Starr revealed that Ald. Dafoe was going te release a statement today. "Is that fair?" asked the Maydr, pointing out that charges made at the last minute, could not be answered. STAKES LIFE OF CABINET ON SCHUMANPLAN Paris (CP) -- Premier Rene Pleven today pegged the life of his government on a vote of con- fidence over the Schuman plan to pool the coal and steel industries of six European countries. Pleven is urging immediate ratification of the plan. But a de- termined group of deputies in the national assembly wants to leave it in cold storage for another four months. Under the French constitution, a confidence issue must lie on the table for two days before a vote. The vote is expected to be taken Tuesday, when the assembly re- turns from its weekend recess. The coal-steel plan was originated by Robert Schuman, now foreign minister in Pleven"s coalition cabinet. After much negotiation, it finally was signed several months ago by France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy 'and West Germany. But so far the only country to follow up its signature with full ratifica~ ® "of a three-hpur 'The flare-up was the highlight "Town Forum" sponsored by Local 222, UAW and held at the ncw Union Hall. A crowd of over 300 attended the meeting to hear the candidates running in the election deliver three-minute speeches. Chris Mas- on president of the local did the introducing and the union con- nections of various candidates were pointedly mentioned. . Finley Dafoe was the first of the mayoralty candidates to speak. He was in favor of women on the council, -- if they had some com mon sense. But there was no place for another woman or women who would fire nonsensical questions consuming more time than all the others members' questions put to- gether. "Your present lady alderman (Ald. Bateman) wastes more time on the Children's Shelter than on any other point before the council, Please leave that ulcer-breeding lady at home if you have any respect for the other aldermen," pleaded Ald. Dafoe. "Our city engineer has a mess in very nearly every section of ELECTION (Continued on Page 2) PUC HYDRO NET SURPLUS tion is the Netherlands. French politicians from far, left | and far right--Communists, de Gaullists and right-wing Inde- dendents--all opposed it. Chief | criticism was a fear that France| will. be 'making a one-sided sur-| render to sovereignty to Germany, and that the pool may strengthen the Germans at French expense. Howe Refuses To Discuss TCA Dispute Ottawa (CP) -- Trade Minister Howe declined in the Commons yesterday to give information con- | cerning a dispute between the gov- | ernment-owned Trans-Canada Air Lines and its pilots as to who may occupy the flight deck of commer- cial airliners. His action brought a prompt re- buke from George Drew, Progres- minister's attitude was not in keep- ing with the rights of parliament and that there is no reason infor- mation could not be given. G. K. Fraser (PC--Peterboro West) asked Mr. Howe, the minis- ter responsible for TCA, how many TCA pilots have been "dismissed" in the dispute. Mr. Howe replied it was not usual to divulge information on in- ternal matters of a crown enter- prise. i Mr. Fraser asked if it is not the TCA DISPUTE (Continued on Page 2) 1S $158,373 The forty-third annual report of the Hydro-Electric Power Commis= sion of Ontario, covering the opera- tions of the électrical department of Oshawa Public Utilities Commission for the year ending December 31, 1950, shows that earnings over that period exceed- ed expenses resulting in a net sur- plus of $158,373. Earnings in that period of $1,122, 032 included a number of items such as domestic service $362,445, commercial light service, $131,144, commercial power service, $534,537, municipal power, $16,162, street lighting, $37,199 and miscellaneous, $810,828 FOR POWER : The largest item in the expense column was for power purchased; $810,828. Others: distribution syfs tem, operation and mainten $29,962; billing and collecting, $ 647; general office, salaries and exs penses, $30,780. An allowance of $66,976 was made for depreciatiofl, An interesting angle of the is that showing the cost of to the Oshawa Public Utilities Coffi= mission. The cost of power purchased from the HEPC at $36.80 per kilowatt for 22,952 kilowatts amounted to $206,507. This was not, however, amount given as the "total cost, of power." That item was $902,424. difference was made up by such additional items as operating maine tenance and administrative expens= ses, $228,499; interest, $203,797; pro= vision for renewals, $54,775; prow vision for contingencies and obsole: escence and frequency standardizae' HYDRO SURPLUS (Continued on Page 2) Election Broadcast Candidates will Speak At Times-Gazette Office When Results Are Known On Monday evening, The Times- Gazette, working in co-operation with Radio Station CKLB, will give to the people of Oshawa the usual up-to-the-minute seryice 'of results in the Oshawa municipal election. Working from the news- room of The Times-Gazette, the staff of CKLB will set up broad- casting facilities here, and will be supplied with the results as they are compiled by the newspaper's staff, working under the direction of the news editor, W. Ford Lind- say. At approximately "10 o'clock, by which time it is expected that the results: will he fairly well estab- | lished, the candidates' for all 4 A * v offices in the election will be giveh an opportunity to speak on the broadcast, and to the citizens who will gather in The Times-Gazette office for the traditional election night ceremonies. All candi- dates are cordially invited to come to The Times-Gazette office fo watch the progress of the results and to speak over the 'air. i The Times-Gazette ®8Ks for the usual excellent co-operation of all deputy-returning officers, who are. asked to telephone the figures.for their sub-divisions as soon as the count is completed. In doing so, they should use Telephone No. | 3-2230 or 3-2236, which will be re served for their incoming tele; phone calls, f