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I 1MB HMlMl JiMMI. 1MMV, JtMtNl l. tKl.l TWO Photograph Of Mal'mne Lakt Wins International Contest iPfOviflCC Will Ssild Ytff A' i Adult Education Said Needed To Arouse Interest In World If demon ary is survive Reports On Need ported Monday A total of 'M unemployed peisons. made up of 8.518 men and 1.30 women listed at the end of the aeek The week Iucicae of 1,188 unemployed prrsoru wa. moia than the previous record rie of 7rt persona reported for the aerk of Dec.

3 to Dec. 10, The number of vacant John dropped by 40 during the week lo 648 vacancies. There weie J0H vacant Jobs for men and 441 for women. During the week 34.1 persona were placed In Jobs. 197 fewrr than the 540 for whom Jobs wera found the week before.

Jobs wera found for 184 men and 159 women. The number of persons registered for unemployment Insurance claims passed the 5.000 mark for the first time this winter. About 1.500 persons registered In.sl week to lncrea.se the total to 5,813 persons. There were 4.613 In the city and 1,200 In the postal district. Bell Reappointed To" Airport Poit C'apt, James Bell, manager of the municipal airport whn re llred fVr, 31, 19, VI, was reappointed lo his pool by niy council Monday night.

C'apt, Bell was automatically re-Hied last 'year on reaching 6 year of age, Ilia reappointment Is until Dec, 31. 19.14, at which lime the situation will be reviewed again. The federal government has promised the city a new airpo.t but It Is not known yet what form It will take or when It will he started. "In view of the negotiations, at present underway for the removal of the airport," the commissioners said, "It is considered Inadvisable at this time to appoint a replacement for Capt. Bell," Mayor Hawrelak said he hoped to have some Information soon on the new airport.

Dangerous Roads A policy of aamtiw I he mul dangrioui puttion of try high av is heini followed In Alberta Hon, Onidon Taylor, highways minister, said Monday. "It ImposMble to oand every pan of every highway," Mr. Taylor said, "so try to do the worst portions, i ailing with hills and ruives." He ld there ate sanding rrews In every district of the province erks ate bring made to obtain the latest tpe of equipment and new sanding trucks are on order. Mr. Taylor said the number of new units to be purchased depends on the outcome of tests in Ontario on two or' three new types of SHndlng equipment.

New unlta for Alberta ,11 be purchased on the basis o( the results obtained In the eastern testa. For Gamma Globulin To help fight poliomyelitis. 1.M),-WO donations of blood per year tie needed to make gamma slob.i-'in, stated Thorns Crawshaw at the luncheon meeting of the Cos-nopolitan club, In the King Ed-ard hotel Monday. Mr. Crawshaw as speaking on behalf of the Junior Chamber of Commerce In heir drive to obtain donations from other service clubs and organisations.

"Gamma globulin Is not a tacrine or treatment against polio, but a temporary protection. However, it still Is the best weapon we have." he said. "To prevent Adventures, New Friends gi owoil you at Haiti ettanltont, tac'ol proqroiM It, middle classes, not rill hnv to aaaken and provide leadership in maintain secure economic world, according to Cameron, director of the dc partmrnt of extension of the University of Albeit. Mr. Cameron addressed the annual meeting of the Alberta Co-operative Union held In the Masonic Temple.

Monday "Since the atomic began, new approach has been taken retarding politic and economic and we are now In the centre of a war of minds." he observed. He Mid two great war had been fought to save- democracy and. as an aftermath, the world haa less democracy than before the conflicts. are victims of propaganda of one kind or another." he ald. "It Is foisted on them by every means of mass communication and they often are victims of their own apathy and inertia.

"We are in an age of escapism, when many people attempt to hide from reality and also in an aae of a gigantic search for security," he said. Mr. Cameron stated that adult education provides a means to enliven Interest In world affairs and leadership. GREATEST FREEDOM "We have a tendency to attribute all the world's troubles to Communism," he continued. "But upon closer examination we find that the many past revolutions have been the rise of the have-not' class of people who have realized that the greatest freedom is the freedom to eat." He said that people of the Western world often tend to feel superior to those of the Orient and Ctnur lor Conodn commercialization.

It Is not soldi but is given where the need lsj greatest." Delegates were appointed to attend the Cosmopolitan Interna-, tionals Western Canada board' meeting and bonsplel. at Regtna. Feb. 13 and 14. It was decided to; hold meetings at the Seven Seas, Mondays at 8 p.m.

Jan. 23 la the! date of the first meeting to be' held In the new location. auttlt. Wrilt lor 10,000 Seeking Work In District The number of persons In the Edmonton area looking for Jobs reached almost 10.000 last werk as the largest weekly Increase of the winter was recorded, national employment service officials re color b'Ochur or Taxi Driver Takes Fare To Police City taxi driver Wlllem Bruno, 9939 78 reported to police Saturday night thai a passenger who wanted to go to Fort Saskatchewan told him he had a gun pointed itt your lrotl agtnl An unusual view of Mallgne take In Janper park won for Alfred Blyth, Edmonton photographer, a gold medal, highest award In the 13th international locus Salon, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Ills picture, entitled "Break Par" taken at I o'clock on A mint morning and 'show the malmtlo mountain range, named Queen Klitabeth range, surrounding the lake.

The photographic contest was judged by votes of the thousands who attended the aalon. at his back. Charges Police Short Of Staff Bruno stated he picked up the fare outside a downtown hotel Rioted Beauty Authority Advises "Dorit Fool Wldi RmpW about 11 p.m. The man, described as six feet tall, dark, and of slim Report On Sewage Council Business Briefs build, told the driver he wanted Charges that the police department is undermanned were made by Aid. Miller at Monday night's to go to Fort Saskatchewan, The changed route operates Into When asked for the $8 fare before 1 Forthcoming Sti MARCEUA HOLMES the trip was made, Bruno said the man told him to forget the money and that there was a gun pointed at his back.

lour tdf" Clomotfr' Mojosirio) The TV Display Enterprises Ltd. of Winnipeg will be told Its offer to provide waste containers for city streets in return for exclusive advertising space cannot be considered, as another firm already has an agreement with the city, Ifttmtr Its I "As a beauty vfl ditor iIa'j 1 people have (ftmt city council meeting, The alderman made his charges i after receiving a report from the i police department that from Seot. 1 to Dec. 3t last year there were 4.172 crimes listed out of which 1.370 arrests were made. The ar-! rests resulted in 1.196 convictions while 111 cases still are pending.

The driver drove around the Riverdale from the Dawson bridge, south on 89 St. to 101A Ave. west to 90 St. and north to Rowland road and from there to the city centre. The Edmonton Horicultutal Society was again given authority to supervise renting of vacant city-owned lands for gardening purposes this year.

In 1953 the society handled 600 lota. asked me, 'what should I do for I al The request from the Edmonton block to the police station where he called for help. As a policeman came out of the premises the passenger got out of the car and ran away. A search of the district was made but he was not found. 1 44 were withdrawn, two dismissed, i stationers Association to keep four accused persons were com- 0pen six days week was turned mitted for trial and 13 placed on over to the bv-laws committee.

The provincial government, which has voiced impatience over the lack of city action on treating sewage before it Is dumped In the North Saskatchewan River, will be told by city commissioners: "We are working on it." That was the reply made by Mayor Hawrelak at Monday night's council meeting after a letter from the provincial department of health was considered. The letter, sat-ing that the city had not forwarded plans of the sewage treatment plant, said: "The delay in action of some distant engineering firm cannot be accepted as a reason for further delay." City officials explained that $1,500,000 approved in the 1954 capital expenditures was for a start on the sewage treatment plant which is expected to cost about $5,000,000. probation. The association asserted it should Referring specifically to house- have equal privileges with drug breaking, for which there were 24 stores and similar competitive bus-! arrests out of 130 crimes reported, inesses. I The periodical census taken In the Roman empire Rives us the word, but the practice died out when the empire fell and was revived only gradually in quite recent times.

Eastern countries. "The great Industrial growth Which Russia has experienced since 1917 Is equivalent to 100 years of growth in our country." Mr. Cameron stated. "It is likely that with cheap labor, unlimited manpower and acceptance of a lower standard of living than we are accustomed to, China, India, Africa, and Arabia may resort to euch an industrial revolution, Which will affect the export market and present a serious problem to the Canadian farmer. "Our western way of life will not survive unless we begin adult education by development of ef oil from skin that authorities agree is a major factor in acne.

In fact, Clearasil has auch remarkable drying action that it clears and dries pimples surprisingly fast. "Clearasil is anft'sepfie, stopping growth of bacteria that may cause and spread pimples. And since it is non-greasy, stainless, it may be left on day and night for uninterrupted medication. Skin-Colored-Hidei Plmplas "This new Clearasil medication is skin-colored to hide pimples while it works, and to end the embarrassment of pimples instantly. "So again I advise, don't fool with pimples.

General purpose creams and ointments have their proper uses, but don't depend on them for treatment of pimples. Treat this specific condition with a tpeeial pimple medication." Reader's Digest reported on clinical tests using Clearasil type medication. Clearasil has helped so many boys, girls and adulta that it is now the largest-selling special pimple medication in America. It must work for you or money back. Only 69 Large economy size $1.19.

At all druggists. Get Clearasil today. Authority was granted to replot a portion of Forest Heights along the river bank. The replot involves enlarging 33-foot lots and making a roadway out of the lane which now provides the only access to homes along the river. The city will offer no objection to a plan by Canadian Coachways Ltd.

to operate a bus service from and shopbreaking, with 70 out of 410 cases reported, Aid. Miller said: "There seems to be something radically 'wrong. Either the police department is undermanned or there is something else wrong with the police department." Mayor Hawrelak commented that In some cases one arrested person is charged with more than EVERY MGffr The Municipal District of Strath-cona's request for the supply of 2.500,000 gallons of water by 1958 was turned over to the finance committee. A change of a bus route from the steep 94 St. hill during slippery conditions was made permanent.

ways aay, don't try just antthing on them! Acne-type pimples are a serious condition that if neglected ran permanently mar your looks. So use a medication specifically developed for pimple, and not multipurpose skin creams or ointments that are claimed to be 'also good for "You see, general purpose ereams and ointments do not provide in a fast-drying greaseless base the special medical ingredients so necessary in the treatment of pimples. But fortunately, today, there's a scientific medicated formulation developed ftptcially to clear pimples, that has proven its effectiveness in actual use by thousands in Canada and the U. S. It ia called Cleakasiu New-Type Graattlasi "Bast" "The special medications in the Clearasil formula are contained in a new-type oil-free 'base'.

This new 'base' material is not only (rreaseiess but is also oil-absorbing, actually helps remove excess If you find difficult lo leep soundly or you ire bothered by nervousness perhaps this is due to drinking tea and coffee, which contain fective and informed leadership one crime. Aid. Miller then asked the depot on 102 Ave. to Jasper Place. Council agreed to the closing of a lane in Beigravia to unify a parcel of land at 118 St.

and 79 Ave. The commissioners were instructed to reply to the letter from Dr. A. Somerville, chairman of the provincial board of health. "Are we going to get an answer?" asked Aid.

Clark, voicing and by developing effective local for a further breakdown which organizations and sound educa- would provide information on the i number of crimes charged to the caffein. Dsink Postum this bevertie contains no caffein, has helped millions back lo better sleep and rested nerves. Delicious, satisfying. Made instantly in the cup. Less thnn cent a cup.

A product of General Foods. Drink Postum is tne request nom me aiaermen ior where an apartment building a report from the commissioners on the progress of the sewage The commissioners said they would report to council. Hit, Run Driver Sought By Police City police Tuesday were seeking a hit-and-run driver, who struck and Injured William Murdoch, 9705 96 about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday. Murdoch is in the Royal Alexandra hospital with a possible leg fracture.

Murdoch gave police the license number of the vehicle. No injuries resulted from eight persons arrested This information likely will be given at the next council meeting. Besides house and shop breaking, the alderman asked for information on thefts of autos, of which there were 353 cases reported in the last four months of 195? resulting in 64 arrests, thefts from autos. 704 cases and 79 arrests, and 176 arresta out of 834 cases reported. tional programs." he remarked.

CLASSES OFFERED In conclusion the speaker slated that the University of Alberta has aided several co-operative groups by Instructing leaders in the adult education short classes. "The heads of small organi-tations In communities and districts mus begin to awaken people to the challenge presented, if we are to keep our democratic way of life." he said. i Fraternal greetings were brought to the meeting by representatives now being constructed. Authority was given to replot the 142 St. railhead industrial area and part of the Huff estate to turn it into a residential area.

A by-law regulating the establishment and operation of auto courts and trailer parks was given three readings by council. To Adjust Wage Demoted Employee City council Monday night Of several groups of co-operative i Shots Are Heard On City Streets other accidents Investigated by police overnight. Four drivers were summoned to appear in court and one was arrested. Organizations in Alberta. C.

M. Baker, Calgary, represented the Credit Union League of Alberta and K. Kapler, Strome, represented the Alberta Federation of Agriculture. Representing the Women's Cooperative Guild, Mrs. C.

Gant, Edmonton, said that women have Started to play an important part In the co-operative movement and backed up a decision of the city commissioners to pay a demoted Two reports of shots having been heard within the city were given city police durin? the night. Mrs. S. Droz, 7310 108 called police at 10 p.m., reporting she heard shots in the vicinity of her home. Another south side resident, Albert Mefgaert, 7651 89 reported he heard three shots at about 12:35 a.m.

Tuesday. There were no reports of damage. have subordinated much of the men's work in many localities. Council Eases Parking Rules Restrictions against parking on designated streets between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m.

were removed on nights preceding holidays in an amendment to the traffic by-law which was given three readings at city (PS council's meeting Monday. Krst-time investors are important at James Richardson Elected to the directors' office icjiicjrijuui; me tuasuiiier group (were Jake Frey, Arneson; J. R. Love, Edmonton, and D. C.

Thornton, Calgary. Elected by the I service groups were W. J. Harper, Edmonton; C. M.

Baker. Calgary, i and C. C. Gant, Edmonton, A resolution was passed that a CL -iff a IS ft 71 i petition ie sent to the provincial LL iM i zovernmpnt a.kin that mnnnv ons unclaimed from co-ops which become liquidated be turned over to the central co-operative body rather than to government funds. civic employee more than the going rate of his present job but less than the rate for his previous duties.

The employee with the electric light and power department was demoted from a journeyman lineman, which pays $1.88 -an hour, to a lineman's helper at $1.38 per hour following a fist fight Feb. 16, 1953 which started in a moving truck. Later the city raised his pay to $1.60 an hour on "compassionate" grounds. The man has been with the city 34 years. Council's decision, authorizing the $1.60 an hour rate set by the commissioners, was made after hearing a representation from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, local 1007.

that the employee shoul'. be paid his former rate of $1.88 an hour. Col. T. C.

Jamieson, counsel for the union, asserted there is no clause in the agreement between the city and union covering the rates of pay an employee demoted by the city should receive. T. E. Garside, city solicitor, said the rate of pay for a demoted employee would be the going rate for the job. Before the matter was finally decided, council reviewed about 18 pages of correspondence dealing with the decision.

The employee was demoted after a fist fight with the driver of his truck while the truck was proceeding along 82 St. and turning east on 112 Ave. The truck slid until It was facing south on the avenue and the two men continued the fight outside the vehicle until stopped by a passing man. The 16 pages of correspondence included a report from C. Z.

Mona-ghan. superintendent of the electric light department, which said the employee should have been demoted five yeara ago "since he has been carried on the backs of 4 MTTl.fl 4i6er ale aJ PLUS KP0SIT The parking restriction is to allow for street cleaning It was pointed out at council that cleaning operations are suspended on the nights before holidays. Mayor Hawrelak commented there is "quite a considerable demand" for the change. Another amendment to the traffic by-law increases traffic ticket fines by $1 if they are not paid within the seven-day limit. If the fine and added $1 are not paid within a period of an additional 20 days the offender will be liable to prosecution.

Alderman Queries Truck Purchases "Is there any necessity to buy more trucks?" Aid. Miller asked after being told at Monday night's council meeting the city now owns 300 trucks and 95 cars not including transit system and fir department vehicles. Aid. Miller had asked about the number of trucks owned by the city during consideration of purchasing three trucks for the parks department at the special council session held a week ago on capital estimates for 1954. Mayor Hawrelak said Monday night all requests for trucks were carefully scrutin-iied.

The mayor said civic departments had requested 51 vehicles GET 8 hrs. SLEEP Xervmit tenkm rnt up to lb nrtcness. particularly itetpieHiiM. ttcractt and irritability. Get a full aithi i ileep, calm the Mrv during the da? with lat fto-6piare edatne.

SedtciB tablet! ovr million prk.ae told hnt 1ft month the market. No prearriptioa fteeeaaary. but aold by druttiu wly. Money refunded if Sedkia faib to help you. i Perhaps you have hesitated about investing because you didn't know where to begin.

We are helping thousands of people who have never invested before. We believe that in Canada today there are ever-widening opportunities for wise use of your money. These opportunities not only provide a way to increase your income, but allow you to take part in the tremendous development of this country. At James Richardson Sons we welcome the opportunity of meeting you and answering any questions you may have. We would like to discuss investing with you and help you to make an intelligent start.

"In Jasper Place its Horan's for Hardware and Appliances" ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE Linoleum, rugs, kitchen sinks, skates and hockey equipment at Terrific Reduction! to Char HORAN'S HARDWARE AND APPLIANCES 15539 Stony Plain Read Phena 80114 other employees ever aince." The for 1954 but this number was re- i superintendent's report of the duced to 36. He said that although 1 employee being taken off a num-the city commissioners recom- ber of Jobs for which he was con-mended purchasing three trucks i aidered unsuitable, for the parka department only two Following a series of meetings of them would be bought. between the city and the union. the matter was turned over to a J8S7 ON YOUR OWN SIGNATURE finalization committee, termed an Loans made quicUy to clean up old bills, taxes, any good reason. jiti-vims si lr.u Annual reports were presented at a meeting of the Kiwanis club in the Macdonald, Monday.

The: secretary- treasurer, Ed. McGar-vey. presented the audited cial report. It was stated that 8 18.000 had been given to the Kiwanis Children's Aid through receipts from the apple! campaign. NO MNKAIli SECUIITT NtEDED 14 MONTHS TO tieT You select your cti repayment plan, another good reawn why more than 1 1.000 people borrow from ut every week.

So can you. Wa'k in today, walk out with a loan on your own fignature. James Richardson Sons Exectstirc Office Winnipeg Richardson Building Edmonton 10053-A Jasper Avenue Telephone 23491 II orFica TO SERVE TOU StONTtUL. TOKOWTO. WIMNieiC.

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USKATOOM IRAN DO 0TAGt LA WtAHIt. KEnOSA, iG5TO. CALT, CHATHAM glTCMIxra, WINDSOR Independent tribunal, which agreed with the demotion. The union said the committee "ordered- the city to pay the man at the 81.88 rate. Mr.

Garside said the finalizing committee later changed "ordered" to "recommended." and added that the committee had no authority to deal with rates of pay. The council decision was approved after Mayor Hawrelak cast a deciding vote in favor of the 11 60 an hour rate. The vote of the a'dermeo waa spl't four to four. Aid. Clarke commented that prl-rate companies would treat em- 0USEII0LD FINANCE BLACKHEADS! Don lnwe Wttvad diioK tMsn.

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