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20 THE paTLY IAT OAZETIE. Wednesday, January 2, 1655 Feet Hold Secret To Winter Warmth By BILL BOSS Canadian Press Staff Writer IN KOREA (CP)--The Canadian Army's arctic-trained soldiers here say Korea's winter isn't so tough. They ought to know. They've had five years" winter-warfare training before coming out here. Up to Jan. 8 the thermometer on the Canadian sector's line of bunkered ridges hadn't dropped. below "10-below'" by night, and usually by day was somewhere be- tween zero and 25 degrees. Most days it was sunny and the nights were clear, if cold, and sometimes windy. TORONTO WEATHER Said Lt.-Col. Peter Bingham, officer commanding the 1st bat- talion, the Royal Canadian Regi- ment: "We haven't had winter enough yet to call it 'winter warfare.' It warms up in the daytime, so that 8 man isn't spending 75 per cent of his time keeping himself alive as he does in our north. "This is very much like fighting would be around Toronto." Lt.-Col. Louis Trudeau, officer commanding the 1st battalion, the Royal 22nd Regiment, agreed. In fact, the 38th parallel, just south of the UN line, is more southerly than Canada's southern. most tip in Ontario. In terms of warmth there is unanimous praise for the army's winter equipment. Everything the soldiers in Brig. M. P. Bogert's 25th Canadian in- fantry brigade wear in their posi- tions is Canadian-made but _their boots. FINE BRITISH BOOTS Those are the British Army's "boot CWW" meaning 'boot, cold wet weather." All riflemen wear the $28 footwear and most are en- thusiastic about it. They have no time for the Canadian Army's ex- perimental '"X-52"' winter boot, and say they'll have another look at it next spring--maybe. Trudeau says: "Even at $28 a pair the British boots are cheap." "You can wear them up and down the hills in rain, snow and ice, They've got a better grip than any footwear we've ever had. Some of my men have worn them sum- mer and winter. Their feet are warm in winter and cool in sum- mer. Their socks are always dry. "The beautiful thing is that you never need to repair them. The soles never wear out. If they were standard army issue youw could do away with battalion shoemakers," The only modification the Cana- gians would like would be an ank- et. Units pay much attention to feet. The principle is: "If the feet are warm, so is the man." Each has its own way of hand- ling the socks problem. The im- portant thing is that they be dry. The 3rd battalion, Princess Pa- tricia's Canadian Light Infantry, issues each man a clean pair every day and withdraws his used ones to be laundered. The Van Doos have eight pairs of socks with every soldier, right up in his bunker There are daily inspections to see that they have been changed. Every Van Doo going out on patrol takes a pair wrapped around his waist. Inside his battle-dress trousers. After wading a particu- lar stream that figures in most patrols they sit on the far bank and change socks. There is another change as soon as they are back in their own lines. The Canadians have just drawn British Army "snow suits," made of white cotton-duck for patrolling across the snow. The issue is 200 to a battalion, roughly 40 to a company with a supply in reserve. The island of Guam, United States defence outpost in the Pa- cific, is 30 miles long with maxi- mum width of eight miles. Prehistoric Fish O ers Science Rare Glimpses of Hidden Sea Life WASHINGTON -- Man knows amazingly little about life in the depths of the seass. Explorer have crossed and recrossed the ocean surfaces through the ages, yet vertically they have groped only a few thousand feet at most. Be- low that they must search for facts blindly with nets, sonic in- struments or thin wire ropes. Guarded by darkness, crushing pressures and bitter cold, the deep seas hold what is virtually the earth's last unexplored frontier, the National Geographic Society says. Contrasted to what forms of life may exist there, science often knows more ahout long-extinct ani- mals which inhabited prehistoric seas, hundreds of millions of years ago. Such creatures became fos- sils, preserved in rock which in some distant upheaval was lifted to dry land. Recently, from tropic seas off Madagascar, a fossil creature came back to life. Science gained one of its rarest glimpses into the ocean depths, and found itself fac- ing the dim past. 60 MILLION YEARS IN HIDING Discovery of a living coelacanth headlines all over the world. This was a fish which not long ago science considered to have been extinct for 60,000,000 years. The South African zoologist who sped by plane to the island where the ancient fish was brought ashore wept with joy when he found the bluish five-foot biological treasure Istill in good condition. Once before, in December ,19- 38, a coelacanth was caught. It was found in the net of a British trawler working off the town of East London in South Africa. When identified, the discovery was hail- ed as the most important event in the study of natural history in the 20th century. The National Ge- ographic Society's 1952 '"'Book of Fishes" includes a picture and description of that first coelacanth ever caught alive. The "East London' 'fish bears The 'East London" fish bears the scientific name Latimeria | chalumnae. Professor J. L. B. Smith of Rhodes University Col- lege in South Africa described it by writing, "It is as if a fish of 150,000,000 years ago had sudden- ly come to life." Professor Smith waited 14 years for another such find. When it bony paddles with a trailing fringe. After having flourished for near- ly a quarter of a billion years, the coelacanths seemingly vanish- ed. No further fossils were found dating beyond the end of the Me- sozoic era, some 50,000,000 to 60,- 000,000 years ago. Nothing further, that is, until the "East London" y me came, it was of the sal family 1938 but a different species. The coelacanth caught in De- cember off Anjouan in the Como- ro Islands, between Madagascar and the mainland, tentatively has been named Malania anjouanae. The first word hcnors Daniel F. Malan, Prime Minister of South Africa, who put a special plane at Professor Smith's disposal when word came of the catch. FINS WITH FRINGES Coelacanths are descendants of a large and important group of ancient sea creatures known as the crossopterygii, or '"'fringed-fin" fishes. These in turn evolved from primitive ancestral fishes, about which little is known today. The crossopterygii are import- ant because they formed a link between the earlier fishes and the backboned creatures of the sea, the vertebrate fishes. Theoretical- ly. fron. these in turn came land vertebrates, among them mankind. Coelacanths are thought to have branched off the corssopterygii family at about the same time as the amphibious creatures which first crawled from the sea onto land. Their discovery today, in a stage of arrested development, offers a vital piece of evidence for this scientific theory. Coelacanths can be traced back by fossil remains to the Devonian era -- between 300,000,000 and 400,- 000,000 years ago. Huge clumsy fish, they were characterized by their peculiar fringed fins, by a pair of bony plates beneath their chin, and by heavy scales ccated with a shiny enamel-like substance. Their fins, rather than resembling the fan-like empendages of mo- dern fishes, were much like limbs, fish was hauled from the sea in HIDDEN FOR LONG AGES The two living coelacanths that now have been found showed am- azing similarities to their prehis- toric ancestors. How they surviv- ed, even the scientists cannot guess. Somehow, over an incom- prehensibly long period of time, while other groups of fishes un- derwent many changes in body structure, a few coelacanths were | able to live relatively unchanged, and in such obscurity as never to have left any known traces of their existence. The mystery was deepened by the fact that the "East London" fish was taken at a depth of only about 40 fathoms (240 feet). The more recent coelacanth was caught by a native fisherman in only 65 feet of water about 200 yeards offshore. The native beat it on the head to kill it, and slit the fish down the | middle to slat it for preservation. Most of the brain and other soft parts of the head were removed. But much more remained than in the case of the 'East London" fish, when only the skin survived intact. In addition, there is new hope that additional specimens will be caught, for natives of the Comoro Islands told Professor Smith they have come across odd fish now and again for many years. PIRATE ISLANDS The Comoros comprise four main islands -- Grand Comore, Anjouan, Mayotte and Moheli -- plus several small islets fringed by coral reefs. The group lies in the Indian Ocean at the northern entrance of Mozambique Channel | Church Plans Hit By Pastor Shortage TORONTO (CP)--The United Church of Canada plans 200 new churches in the next five years but faces the prospect of having many of them without ministers.'a pres- bytery meeting was told Tuesday, Rev. W. H. Young, secretary of the board of colleges, said candi- dates for the ministry had in- creased during the last few years but church expansion had boosted the demand. "We are face to face with the possibility of tragic inefficiency within the United Church of Can- ada," Mr. Young said. CLASSIFIED ADS (Continued from Page 19) 47--Legal Notice. NOTICE TO CREDITORS * All persons having claims against the Estate 0 of Elizabeth Ferguson, who died at the City of New York, in the State of New. York, on July 30, 1952, are notifi to send particulars to the undersigned of or before February 10, 1953, after which date the estate will be distributed having regard only to claims of which the un- dersigned shall then have had notice. DATED at Oshawa, this 19th day of January, A.D. 1953, . MARY JANE FITCHES, Aneillaly Executrix, by JOSEPH P. MANGAN, QC, 14% King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario, Her solicitor. (Jan21,28-Febd) CHILD SAVES FAMILY LONDON, Ont. (CP)--The cries of Mary Margaret Patterson, 7, saved her mother and two broth- ers from asphyxiation when ooal gas from a furnace filled their suburban homt early Tuesday. Mrs. Victor Patterson, aroused by her daughter, saved herself and the children, including Victor, 10, and Bobbie, 4. Mr. Patterson, who works in St. Catharines, is home only at week-ends. between Madagascar and the east Africa mainland. Known to ancient Arab and | Persian navigators, the Comoros were first visited by Europeans in the 16th century, when Portuguese explorers in search of India round- he Cape of Good Hope. Later thé® became a hdngout for pirates, among them the notorious Captain Kidd. The volcanic islands have a wild, mountainous appearance, cut by tleep ravinés, One theory holds that the Comoros and Madagascar are the last vestiges of a conti- nent now submerged in the Indian Ocean. Arabic, Indian and African peoples intermingle in a polyglot population, estimated in 1950 at 168,890. Natives are siad still to | practice fetishism, although the | Islamic religion predominates in the islands. Less than three-quar- ters the size of Rhode Island, the Comoros today enjoy administra- tive independence within the tive independence withint the French Union. LAND AND BUILDING FOR SALE BY TENDER Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned until 12 o'clock noon of the 29th day of January, 1953, for the purchase of the following land and building in Ajax, Ontario. "A one-storey frame building known as #2040 on the north side of First Street, Ajax, containing approximate- ly 4680 square feet of floor areh, together with the lands adjacent thereto, measuring approximately 160 feet on First Street and a depth of approximately 135 feet." Each tender must be accompanied by a security deposit amounting to 10% of the tender. A certified cheque or negotiable Dominion of Canada Bonds are acceptable as a security | deposit. Tender forms and full partic- ulars may be obtained from the un- dersigned. The highest or any tender not neces- | sarily accepted. CENTRAL MORTGAGE AND HOUSING CORPORATION, AJAX, ONTARIO. * E. F. KLUGMAN, Branch Manager. (17a) DEEPEST WATER The deepest water known to man | was discovered in the western Pa- cific Ocean between' the /islands | of Guam and Yap in 1951, The | National Georgraphic Society not- | es that the bottom plunges to 35,- 640 feet at this spot. 48--Auction Sale AUCTION SALE -- STIRTEVANT'S AUG tion Arena, Thursday, evening, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:45. 2 Floor Model Radios, 2-pc. Bedroom Suite (walnut)s Dresser (walnut); 2 Single Poster Beds: Spring-Filled Mattresses; 2+ Chesferfield Suite (2 tone): ess ttes Coal and Wood Range (as new); Kitchen Chairs; Round Dining Room Tables Combination Wardrobe and High Boy; Chest Drawers; Kitchen Suite; Settee y Chairs (walnut); Beds Spring and M tresses; Day Bed: Bridge Lamp; odd Tables and Chairs; Ice Box; Dresfers; Dressing Table; Table Lamp; Desk; T¥ Wagon; Coffee Table; Drop Leaf Tables Mirrors; Smowxer; Cooking Utensils; Dishes es; Clothing and other new merchandi of and a great many other articles too num: erous to mention. Terms cash. Frank Stirtevant, auctioneer. Dial 5-5751. (17%) AIDING FRIEND COSTLY TORONTO (CP)--It cost Robe Coxon $30 Friday for trying to pre< vent his friend from getting ® parking ticket. He told the cou that when he saw a policeman coms ing, he drove .off in Charles Wily son's car and hit a hydro pole. He was convicted of careless driv ing, not having a driver's licence and having liquor in an unlawful place. Wilson was fined $10 for permitting an unlicensed operatan to drive his car. STAFFORD BROS. MONUMENTAL WORKS 318 DUNDAS ST. E.,, WHITBY . PHUNE WHITBY 552 Memorials @ Markers ONTARIO | OLD FLOORS REFINISHED SRT, WALL AND FLOOR TILE SUPPLIED AND LAID DIAL 3-7251 A) JANUARY CLEARANCE We might as well be frank about it. We are heavily overstocked with all kinds of winter merchandise. In anticipation of a large buying spree by the general public for cold weather needs, we purchased huge quantities of wearing apparel for men, women and children. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are stuck with over half a million dollars worth of goods which we must dispose of within the next thirty days. We must raise cash immediately and have reduced al prices to cost and even below cost -- we had to -- in order to try to turn the merchandise into ready cash. CHILDREN'S CORDUROY SALE STARTS THURSDAY MORNING AT 9 O'CLOCK 51 GAUGE e 15 DENIER First Quality PLAIN COLORED See Our Display Window KIDDIES' LINED FLOOR SANDERS | OVERALLS Well-made overalls from fine pinwale corduroy, bib front and braces, button 1% Be APRONS 14 HANKIES 1.00 Cat Ses 510 PANTS 19. Glove, ifs 1 3c 119 REGULAR 15¢! Face Cloths PLASTIC jl osuawa | Full-Fashioned | den Fea brand -- breath LIMIT: 3 PRS. TO A CUSTOMER lessly sheer, fine as' mist, for slen- derizing lovelines: with slim, shoped heel and pencil- line dork seam. In all the newest Fell and Winter shades. Individually wrap- ped in cello packet. LADIES' -- REG. $1.98 -- RAYON GOWNS 88: MEN'S GREY Work Sox 39. CHILDREN'S 2-6 ALL-WOOL FIGURED Pullovers 2.00 MEN'S FLANNELETTE--REG. $4.98 PYJAMAS 3.00 MARQUISETTE -- REG. 79c YD. -- 3 YDS, CURTAINS 1-00 Cardigans 1.00 100% NYLON, LACE TRIM -- REG. $4.98 SLIPS 22 a MEN'S NYLON | SPORT OR DRESS Closely woven from nylon yarns. Long sleeves, full button front, two roomy flap pockets, can be worn, with or without tie, laun- ders easily end quickly, In white, grey, fawn, blue, beige. Sizes small, medium and large. Reg. to 4.98. PURE SILK -- REG. $1.98 Head Square 77. CHILDRENS - REG. $1.79 Cardigans 77 REG. $4.98 i LADIES' -- OUT THEY GO! DRESSES 500 KIDDIES' --- 2-6 YEARS Snow Pants 1-98 PAIR Pillow Cases 99: LADIES' 14-42 -- REG. $2.98 -- HOUSE DRESSES 1.98 check. l TEA TOWELS Large-size, cotton checked. glass towels. White ground with red, green, =:13 PARKAS 5-98 CHILDREN'S FLEECE-LINED -- REG. $1.89 SLEEPERS 1-39 CHILDREN'S WINTER JrElGHT-TRAINING PANTS -.. 1.00 Pullovers 1.38 APRONS 79 OVERSIZE -- REG. $1.00 LINEN -- REG. $3.98 Tablecloths 1-98 TURKISH -- REG. 49¢ EACH * PAIR TOWELS 50. gold or Buy several at this very low price. Reg. 35¢ value. 3 FOR BOXER JEANS Made from good heavyweight, 7-oz. sanforized denim, reinforced at all points of hard wear with rivets and extra stitching. Lined throughout with cosy check- ed doeskin for comfort and La, warmth. Sizes 3- 6 years. Regular 298. ... 0. BOYS FRIEZE BREECHES 2.49 WOOL and NYLON -- REG. $1.25 Work Sox 79: MEN'S PLAID or PLAIN DOESKIN--Reg. 2.49 SHIRTS 2.19 MEN'S RIVET -- REG. $4.98 PANTS 2.98 MEN'S HEAVY FLANNEL DOESKIN SHIRTS 347 LADIES' NYLON-TRIM -- REG. 98¢c PANTIES 69: LADIES' NYLON TRIM -- REG. $1.98 Half Slips 1.28 PAT TENICK'S xxrxrs I --