16 THE OSHAWA TIMES, Monday, May 13, 198} OTTAWA (CP) -- Prime Min- ister Diefenbaker said Saturday that "I have not yet been able to secure any statement that would bear out the press refer- ences" to possible eventual me- diation by Canada in the dis- pute between the United States and Cuba. He was replying in the Com- mons to H. W. Herridge (CCF-- Kootenay West). The CCF member asked: "In view of official United States reaction to a statement our sec- retary of state for external af- fairs (Howard Green) is alleged to have made; in which he of- fered to mediate differences be- tween the United States and! Cuba, could the prime minister| report to the House what the; secretary of state for external Cuba, could the prime minister report to the House what the secretary of state for external| " |affairs said?" (The state department at comment but Harold Morrison, CP's Washington's staff corres- pondent, reported a White House source as saying any attempt by Canada to mediate would be Mr. Diefenbaker said that na- turally the Canadian govern- ment is always ready to discuss with American states those things that can be of help, "with a view to the attainment oi good relations among the na- tions of the Western Hemis- phere." He added: "In saying that I would em- phasize that there is no justifi- cation in my opinion for any suggestion in the press to the effect that mediation was dis- cussed." The prime minister said that on his return to Ottawa from Geneva Mr. Green will be able to go into some detail in this connection. In a Canadian Press dispatch from Geneva May 11, Dave Mc- Intosh, Canadian Press staff writer, reported that Mr. Green |said in an interview Canada is Washington declined any formal prepared to help mediate the dispute between the United States and Cuba. His report said Mr.Green indicated in an inter- view that a cooling-off period would be necessary before such Dief Knows Nothing' Of Cuba Talks Plan participate with Canada in any renewed attempt at mediation. On the same day, Arthur Gavshon, AP staff writer, re- ported: "The foreign minister of Canada said today his country is ready to mediate between the United States and Cuba when the dust settles over that bitter feud. . . . He indicated Mexico and Brazil are also interested in placing their good offices at the disposal of Washington and |Havana. U.S. Deplored Roman Pact With Japan WASHINGTON (AP) -- The United States was appalled and 50 informed the Vatican when Japan and the Vatican estab- lished diplomatic relations in Joss. during the Second World ar, The two diplomats represent- ing Pope Pius XII in Washing- ton at the time agreed with the U.S. position. They were Arch- bishop--now Cardinal -- Amleto Giovanni Cicognani, then apos- tolic delegate to the U.S., and his deputy, Bishop--now Arch- Seeks New Laws For Firearms VINELAND (CP)--A Crown attorney proposed Saturday more specific legislation in cases involving negligent use of firearms because "it is almost impossible to get a conviction." bishop -- Egidio Vagnozzi, now the Holy See's envoy to Wash- ington. The Pope's dcision was *'de- plorable," U.S. State Undersec- retary Summer Welles had told the Vatican envoys, These events are recounted in diplomatic papers of the period made public Sunday by the state department. According to a memorandum, Welles told Msgr. Vagnozzi that! the step '"'at the moment when| the Japanese were committing unspeakable atrocities on the civilian population throughout] P. V, Ibbetson, Thunder Bay the regions they were now ra-| |district Crown attorney, put his|vaging, when in the Philippines {motion to the Ontario Crown At-/they had desecrated and viol-| . . . in excellent condition, in a nice quiet district, very handy for school and shopping. ® 7 ROOMS WITH 4 BEDROOMS ® 6 ROOMS WITH 3 BEDROOMS ® 5 ROOMS WITH 3 BEDROMS All with modern kitchens, bathrooms, hardwood floors, full basements and all are beautifully land- scaped. These houses must be sold under their true swiftly rejected by the U.S. ad- mediation could take place and|iprneys' Association at its con-|/ated churches and (Roman)| ministration.) ithat Mexico and Cuba would vention here. Catholic com muni ties | % 5 ; Pin He said since it is so difficult|seemed to me an incredible] : \* L , id Defence Workers [im fires: mt fi CUBAN SHIP DETAINED Want New Deal should be some lesser legisla- tion under which to lay a would not be paid. The ship's Canadian agents said it was a charge. misunderstanding. value. $4,000 to $7,000 OFFER YOUR AVAILABLE CASH ! BOX 831 OSHAWA TIMES "Msgr. Vagnozzi evidently agreed with me," Welles' mem- orandum said. President Franklin D. Roose- velt, through Welles, let the Va- tican know that he thought it "completely incredible" that the Pope should agree to receive an ambassador from Japan. real to Havana with machin- ery and spare parts. The ves- sel was stopped by provincial police at request of machinery suppliers who feared they Crewmen lounge along the railings after the Cuban freighter Fondador, 599 net tons, was stopped here early today on a voyage from Mont- "OPERATION ESKIMO" don't run - save wear and tear --come in 9 colours, 3 models. Call the BELL Business Office -- or ask the man tional defence department em-|vilian employees of the armed the meeting recommended it be Seek More Money: io standardize against), to those in use by organized|from 25 Ontario locals repre-|support. Lloyd H. Goodwin, Lin- [ple using the hospitals should, pitration which would be bind-|prenticeship program for youne|lice force. monthly premiums under the |president, said the association be ualified for shooting awards in nicipal Association. over and above help already re- in 1959, which called for the pro- cities, towns and villages be uni- resolution. lutions which asked that any in our green truck. The association proposed a resolution for legislation in the {Criminal Code to cover negli- PETERBOROUGH (CP)--Na-| Association members are ci-/gent handling of firearms and --(CP Wirephoto) |ployees in Ottawa called Sun-|services, the Defence Resarch fowarded to Ottawa. day for negotiating procedures|Board and inspectorate divisions| Another resolution calling for | _|to be set up between the depart-|of the department of national|instruction of judges of the jcome when they would be com-| ot ong the association simi-|defence. About 50 delegates|peace was given unanimous [their will," . a De Silt ion re.|18bor. {sented 5,000 employees at the|ccin County, said justices who » | garding hospital insurance 'mr.| The employees' association, convention are vague on procedure rely on |Cumming said he thought peo. meeting for a two-day seminar| The members also asked for|the Police and thus tend to be- or OoSpl1 a S | here, hopes to gain the right to|a government - sponsored ap-|COMe 2 rubber stamp of the po- pay a larger proportion of thei, o on both sides in cases of 5 JOTEaIE oun RENFREW (CP) -- A resolu [boards be elected directly by cost of their construction rather| = s {workers employed in skille tion calling for increasec|the people. than raising the money by ay.{VS3kdown JB Degotiations, : [trades by the department SHOOTING AWARDS Lorne Cumming, deputy min. ing property | e ston, provinciall mpg regolutions will A total of 14,726 Canadians Ontario Hospital Insurance Plan|ister of municipal affairs, told| There would still be an area) ini [brought up at the national €on-|Pamini was approved Saturday by althe association needs of muni-to be covered by private lig ip Sg asking tor i ehon in Montreal in ped competi- meeting of the towns and vil-lcipalities vary greatly. {scription and by debentures, he 2 lages section of the Ontario Mu-| "I hope the day will never|added. | The increased portion of the premiums would be placed in a . separate fund to assist hospital construction in the province ceived in grants from federal and provincial governments. Delegates also concurred in a previous resolution, first passed vincial government to take over the entire county and suburban road systems and that grants made for road construction in form. Treasurer J. R. Frost of Whitby said the association should demand action on this "If we don't get a definite an- swer, I'm going to move we get out of the OMA," he said. The group also approved reso- municipality with a population of 10,000 or over be allowed to apply for city status and that all members of high school] Flag - Waggers Defy Police OTTAWA (CP)--A group of young people from Ottawa and Montreal, calling themselves the Evolutionary Movement of Can-! ada, say they will continue to| place their own flag on Ottawa| establishments in order to draw| attention to the fact that Can-| ada has no flag of her own. A spokesman who didn't want to be identified said his group was responsible for the two flags police took down Sunday. One was flying from the Carle-| ton County courthouse and the| other from the teachers college. | Both buildings are in downtown! Ottawa. The flags were five feet by three feet, half red and half white with a maple leaf in the centre. The spokesman said the flag was his group's idea of a na- tional banner but that they) would be satisfied with any de-| sign as long as it was the offi-| cial Canadian flag. i "We'll keep flying our own un-| til the government wakes up," | the spokesman said. | Members of the movement, some 20 in the two cities, feel| adoption of a distinctive flag would mark Canada's complete | "'evolution'"" to nationhood. NUPSE Appoints New President LONDON, Ont. (CP) -- Fred- erick Taylor of Toronto was| elected president of the Ontario division of the National Union of Public Employees at the end «of the four-day annual conven- tion Saturday. Executive members include Mrs. Marcella May, Ottawa The next convention will be at Niagara Falls, Ont. 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