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IHk IOMOkiwii juIMNAL, TmuSaT, KxKUARf 20, rxci TWO See No Harm Hold-Up Aftempf Foiled; Victim Seizes, Returns Gun In Oil Curbs (Continued from Page 1) growing inventories, dropping prices, exploration cutbacks -and demanding real curbs on foreign imports. Now Canadian Pacific Offers A move in Congress, led by Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney of Wyoming, and supported by the Independent Petroleum Association of America, Is to amend the Reciprocal Trades Agreement Act as to give Congress the controlling hand on import quotas. These people want to hold import relation mmmm ships to the 1954 level with down Canadian imports even domestic output, thus cutting down Canadian imports even more drastically. It Is felt here car in which the man drove away.

Constable 0. Christie of the Edmonton city police was patrolling 118 Ave. in a police car at 5:10 a.m. when he saw a vehicle which answered the description issued by RCMP. He stopped the vehicle and, searching it, discovered seven mantel radios, three electric shavers, seven wristwatchcs and a poker chip dispenser.

A shotgun was on the floor of the front seat. One of the radios bore a tag from Imperial Lumber Co. Ltd. 15420 Stony Plain Rd. Christie placed the car's two occupants under arrest.

City police then checked with Jasper Place police, who found the lumber company had been entered by a thief or thieves who had broken the glass in the front door, A smashed mantel radio was found inside the buiding. Kleptomaniac Sees "Efforts" Wasted PRAGUE (Reuters) Four buses had to be used to take away a mountain of books, office stationery, cement blocks, steel and tin plates hoarded for 21 years by a kleptomaniac worker in a Prague factory, police said. that in order to stop this con gressional move, the adminl direct from I A strange story of an attempted hold-up. during which the victims seized an unloaded shotgun from a would-be han-. dit and then gave it back, was reported Thursday by police.

Two men were arrested af'er a city constable saw a car an-. swering the description of a vehicle involved in the incident, which occurred early Thursday at a service station a half-mile west of Jasper Place on Highway 16. Robert James Manning. 34. of Calgary, apd Franklin Green, 48, of Edmonton, charged with possession of stolen property, appeared in city police court, and the case was set over until later Thursday.

Russell Wessenger. 15822 110A operator of the service station, told police he was working on a car when a man entered the station around 5 a.m. and asked for some oil. Wessenger went to a rear room for the oil. When he reentered the garage, the man was holding a shotgun and he was ordered to "stick 'em up." Wessenger said.

Instead, he said, he grabbed the weapon from the bandit's hands. The bandit did nothing for some moments then asked to buy the gun for Wessenger said he talked Ho the man for about two min--utes, then finally handed the weapon to him. The ban fled, tand Wessenger called RCMP, giving them a description of a stration might be forced to erect mandatory quotas for a time to satisfy the domestic oil men. At any rate, as this U.S GREETS NEW AMBASSADOR President Eisenhower shakes hands with the new Soviet ambassador. Mikhail Menshikov, as Menshikov calls at the White House to deliver his credentials.

Eisenhower told the new envoy the United States will try "through patient negotiation" to settle urgent world problems "on a basis which will produce a Just and enduring peace." AP wirephoto. note seems to confirm, there is little likelihood of a change in the quota system for the better, as far as Canada is concerned. From here it looks as though the voluntary quota system might be buttressed rather than Big Eastern Storm Begins Break-Up eased, or that manditory quotas might be introduced, at least initially, for districts 1 to 4. None of the U.S. thinking.

however, seems to go beyond still south of the city were the "hurt" to Canadian ex TORONTO (CP) Ontario and Quebec and the eastern United States began to warm up today cs the intense storm which ports. Since figures are said to snowed in by 20-foot drifts. In the United States, rescue operations were under way in northern New' York and Indiana. show that Alberta "nominat tions" for export in January dumped drifting barriers of snow MAN OF TALENT Sir William Herschel, great British astronomer who died in 1822, was educated as a professional musician. didn't even reach the possible quota, there is said to be no hurt, and the very real setback to exploration and development of the Canadian oil industry is quietly overlooked.

So quietly, in fact, that Gordon Gray, who administers the oil import pro across the eastern part of the bringing food and fuel to isolated continent began to dissipate off I rural families. In northern In-the Maritime coast. diana. helicopters have rescued The weatherman predicted ris- about 60 persons in the last week, ing temperatures and gentler; In Albany, N.Y., a dairy far-winds in Ontario and Quebec, per- mer group appealed to Governor mitting some of the towns which Averell Harriman to call out have been isolated since Sunday i troops if necessary to dig upstate to dig through to outside con- New York out of the snow, Drifts ranged up to 25 feet in The southern Ontario towns of some areas. Stayner.

Llovdiown and Cxee-! The storm was blamed for 47 Parlies Name 10 More Alberta Candidates gram here told a house committee examining the trade bill Tuesday that he didn't think Canada was affected at all by import quotas. It was just more dug themselves out Wed a slip of the tongue, it is now said, but it reflects some attitudes here. due to the government's trad? policy. Following the convention a banquet was held in the Holiday Inn which was attended by 140 people. Jasper-Edson Liberals (Continued from Page 1) Horner as their candidate a convention attended by persons in Hanna.

His Dr. H. Horner, is the -party's candidate in Jasper-Edson riding. F. D.

Shaw, former member, "was again nominated as the deaths in the U.S.. with several persons still missing. Freezing temperatures were reported again today in most of Florida, while in Haleyville, Ala. which had a temperature of two below zero Wednesday morning, 10 inches of snow still lay on the ground today. nesday, Carlingforl near Stratford, still was isolated.

Montreal reported some transportation difficulties and bchind-schedule garbage collections. Quebec City, basking in 27-de-gree temperatures, was dug out House Opens Name D. C. Thomson 3 Wednesday, but some of the towns 1 With Ceremony (Continued from Page 1) -Social Credit candidate for Red Deer constituency. The Liberal convention held 3at St.

Paul for Athabasca riding drew a total attendance of -450, including 123 registered delegates, according to reports. Tor many the seat was iield by J. M. Dechene who Announced earlier that he See Commonwealth Instrument Of Peace Special To The Journal EDSON Nearly 200 Liberal supporters gathered here for the Jasper-Edson convention, Wednesday, and named Dale C. Thomson, 34-year-old native of Fort Assiniboine to carry the Liberal banner for this constituency in the March 31 election.

located In the Speaker's Special invitations for the open ing were sent to some 400 guests (Continued from Page 1) startling scene of the Socialist I Opposition uttering some oflTTdWn IO Jnarc the warmest cheers that came by Raymond Crevolin, clerk of the Legislative Assembly. They occupied chair3 on the floor of the House. Close to 300 persons sat in the members' gallery, the speaker's gallery and the public enclosure. enjoy new speed, new comfort on th route that's 1,000 miles shorter Enjoy new speed, new smoothness, new convenience en route to Europe! Canadian Pacific's famed Polar shortcut wings you there in less than 16 hours. You fly direct to the Continent the top of the world one ticket, one baggage check, one aircraft all the way I He defeated Doug McKeen in the voting.

Mr. Thomson was private secretary to Rt. Hon. Louis St. Laurent.

After travelling 2.000 miles throughout this constituency he says it is still the best place in the world in which to live. "BIGGEST BATTLE" from the House. These were prompted chiefly by Jus remarks about the Commonwealth, particularly when he observed that contrary to opinion that the passing of the old British Empire had marked a decline similar to that which had been the fate of other "I believe this will be the Prince Albert Bridge Cost MOOSOMIN. Sask. (CP) The federal government has offered to pay half the cost of a four-lane bridge across the North Saskatchewan River at Prince Albert, up to a maximum federal share of $1,250,000.

Northern Affairs Minister Al-vin Hamilton said Wednesday in a statement issued in this southeast Saskatchewan community he has sent a letter to the Saskatchewan minister of highways making the offer. "The province will share its part of the cost with the city of Ceremonies were launched at 2:15 p.m. by the forming of the Royal Canadian Navy guard of honor, under Lieut. R. C.

Booking, and the navy band. Shortly afterward the governor arrived in his limousine to inspect the guard. Then a 15-gun vice-regal salute was fired by officers and men of the 96th Independent Medium Battery RCA Militia Meanwhile, in the Legislative chamber, cabinet ministers, members and guests gathered. Premier Manning and Mr. Crevo world-famous great empires, he was sure "something unique in history had taken place, and the best of the old empire was continuing in the new Commonwealth." In the Commonwealth, he said, was an instrument extending right across the globe, "a powerful instrument for strengthening the members of the free world." The prime minister's handling of his argument, in which rwould not stand for nomination for health reasons.

1 The chairman was Maurice iron. of Bonnyville. Three Tandidates were nominated, Mr. Renaud, Jules Van Brabant, of St. Paul, and Val Breckenridge, fit Colinton.

The speaker was 5rant MacEwan. MLA. R. F. Hanna, Liberal can-'iiidate in Edmonton-Strath-cona, was the speaker at the Xiberal convention in Lacombe Jot Wetaskiwin riding.

A keen race took place for Jthe Progressive Conservative nomination for Acadia riding a convention held at Hanna. candidates were nominat-id. Jack Horner, Eric Berg-5nan, of Cereal, E. O. Parry, of 'Morin, Philip Rock, of Drum--heller.

and Jack Geddes, of Alliance. Four votes were neces- ary before Horner was declared the winner. I Two conventions were held Wednesday In Viking by different political parties in naming candidates for Battle itiver-Camrose. At the Liberal convention, J)r. M.

Smith, of Camrose, withdrew, and Cliff SavUle won ihe nomination by acclamation. Two candidates were nominated at the Progressive Conservative convention. They Cliff Smallwood and J. L. Varren.

The vote resulted in Mr. Smallwood winning the nomination. The CCF party will hold a lin then left the room and called at the governor's office. A few minutes later the governor and the premier returned biggest battle fought in any area," he said. "We have only one goal." that Is to see that a Liberal represents this constituency.

We have one aim, "that is to see that all Canadians shall share in the good things of this country." "The bill of rights given by the Progressive Conservative party is a fake," he charged. Mr. Thomson added. "The potential of Jasper Park is un-exploited. We have made a good start but there is much more to do.

I am very much in favor of the Yellowhead route for further economic expansion." The guest speaker was Andre Dechene, Edmonton, provincial campaign chairman, who warned "If you vote CCF or Social Credit you are voting Diefenbaker." Plans were made at the close of the convention for a caravan to Stony Plain on Feb. 28. when Leader Pearson will speak. preceded by sergeant-at-arms James Reed carrying the mace LEAVE FOR CHAMBER 3fff MfTtiK wM Kjm Prince Albert and will provide the approaches," ihe statement said. "Work on the approaches will start soon and we have asked Ihe provincial government to give first preference to workers not presently receiving unemployment insurance benefits." "The bridge at Prince Albert is a vital link in one of the roads leading to Uranium City," his statement said.

"We hope that.it will be of major importance in the opening of new minerals, timber and recreation areas of northern Saskatchewan." Then the procession set out for the chamber. The governor was accompanied by a guard of honor consisting of Cmdr. N. S. Cameron of the Navy, Group Capt.

H. G. Richards of the RCAF. Assistant Commissioner he adhered severely to simple issues, broad principles and practical possibilities, prompted The Times to observe that: "One gained the impression that his Commonwealth tour, for all the physical strain it may have imposed on him, had refreshed and clarified his approach to what he called the harsh realities of the momept." His approach to summit problems has prompted wide comemnt today of the "new" Harold Macmillan. Even the Tory-staunch Daily Telegraph observed that "before he left lor his tour he had shown signs of becoming waspish and controversial.

"Here was Mr. Macmillain, a prime minister once again, whose only aim was to explain and convince. For the first time G. McClellan of the RCMP and Chief Const. M.

F. E. Anthony jr. I of the city police. Aides de camp to the viceregal party were Lieut.

A. tl a I Li I i i Ma 4 Ex-Electora Knowler, Major George Lynch-Staunton, Fit. Lt. Archie McFar-lane and W. S.

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Vegeville Meet Names F. W. J. Fane Special to The Journal VEGREVILLE Frank J. W.

Fane was named Progressive daughter. Mrs. Mary Mooney. Following the governor's read of the Speech from The Mr. Castonguay was a native ing since he took office he the House was to ad as i of Vaudreuil.

the second son of I Throne heard in complete silence by both of the house." a farmer's family of 16. He ven- I mla ana aires opT attend a tea given by Mrs. E. tured early in h.s We to. try and wlvej! Convention Saturday to select candidate for Battle River-Camrose.

Shaw Re-Nominated By SC For Red Deer Special To The Journal RED DEER F. D. Shaw Vas re-nominated Social Credit candidate for the federal constituency of Red Deer at a dominating convention held here Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Shaw who has represented the tiding since 1940.

was nominated by Ken Wilkinson and was the unanimous choice of the 128 delegates present. Mr. Shaw addressed the luck in British Columbia and i cablnet mlnisters. Check these money-savin? features of Polar Route travel: New low Economy Fares. Family Fare Savings.

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i the Speech from The Throne Doomed Plane Low On Fuel Conservative candidate for the Vegrevllle federal constituency at a nominating convention in the high school auditorium attended by 234 registered accredited delegates. A. W. Shaw, president of the Progressive Conservative association for the constituency introduced out-of-town guests who Included Marcel Lambert, former PC member for Edmonton West, J. Percy Page.

MLA, Edmonton, PC leader J. I. After almost 10 years of moved to E- H- Gerhart SC-roamini. he waji drawn hack ta i Edmonton) and seconded by his farmer's farm "iv homesick-i Henry Ruste (SC Wainwright). ness.

He came to Ottawa in 1903 I With these preliminaries out of and beean his aDDrenticeshio for the way. the Legislative will then the Job he later held. delve into the actual business of .60 the session "Monday. Return Economy Far from Edmonton (you save $113.40) tffretixx April ltt ptntinf fit. pprtl $642 Jones, Mannville, and others.

He started as a Junior clerk, earning $390 a year, in the office of Col. O. M. Biggar. chief electoral officer of the day.

A marked gift for organization and a rell-ordered mind carried 16 Die When Plane Crashes On Vesuvius NAPLES (CP) Ground Mr castonguay into uie post 19 reached the wreckage of a VS. years later when the colonel re Air Force C-47 transport plane on Mount Vesuvius Wednesday, and reported by radio that all of it It passengers are dead. The wreckage had been spotted earlier by a search plane. Patrols battled snowstorms and (Continued from Page 1) a specialist on aircraft performance, testified at Wednesday! session of Canada's first public hearing into an air crash. The Issoudun disaster was the country's worst.

The time element 464 minutes of fuel was converted by Lieut. Bell Into terms of distance. He said it meant the plane had enough fuel to fly another 103 nautical miles. Montreal airport officials, queried by a reporter later, said the direct distance between Quebec City and Montreal is 130 nautical miles. Lieutenant Bell's calculations were made on the basis of various information including cruise reports dating back to last Jan-nary from former pilots of the MCA plane that crashed.

His statistical summation was plotted on a simple graph to show the plane's maximum endurance the total time it could stay in the air. The previous witness. Mr. Mc- sleet to the 3.800-foot level of meeting and predicted a Social Credit victory in the forthcoming federal election. He stated that this was the largest nominating convention he had attended since 1940 and that it should Indicate to the people of Alberta and Canada that the Social Credit party mean business.

He criticized Prime Minister Diefenbaker for calling an election at this time stating: that "an election was completely uncalled for and that the prime minister has not and cannot produce any reason for putting the country to an election at this time." Referring to parity prices for farmers. Mr. Shaw stated that the promise made by the Conservatives prior to the June 10th election had not been fulfilled and that the "farmers are sore because these promises have not been carried out." According to Mr. Shaw the cil Industry Is "on the skids" The only otner candidate was W. T.

Pidruchney, Jr. Mr. Fane was elected on the first ballot. "Time works wonders," said Mr. Lambert, following his introduction by Mr.

Page. "The last time I was In Vegrevllle attending a convention there was only a handful present. The people know that stable government is coming." Mr. Fane, who was the unsuccessful PC candidate last June, thanked Mr. Pidruchney for his "generous withdrawal" and assured his supporters he would work hard and depend greatly on their support.

Sudan Asks U.N. To Enter Dispute Continued from Page 1) Arab Republic of Egypt and Syria, and to elect Nasser as its president. tired. His appointment in 1927 was on a motion of then prime minister Mackenzie King. It vas seconded by the Conservative leader.

Hugh Guthrie, and carried unanimously by the Commons Recalling that day later. Mr. Castonguay once said. "I didn't sleep all eight and arrived at the office the next mo.ring shaking like a leaf." "I saw all the electoral snarls for the next 20 years rising up before me." Often be ws called upon to make decisions involving the vital interests of opposing politicians. He made them ith a cool im C.P.It.

Buildinff Telephone Hot- th 4.000-foot volcano, wh re the plane crashed four days ago. AS UN DOMINION The dominion of Ceylon. Including outlying Islands, co-ers 25.332 square miles. FIRST IN WEST The first post office In western Caada was established at Winnipeg in 1SS3. Air Cargo Carried On All I i WiNoa or rum.

womld-o omatsst tmavkl vtmi Excavations near Thetford. partiality that won wide recogni Uon for his fair application cf the England, have revealed the re- LeHan, a former pilot himself. i mains of a Saxon ihrrch. regulatiocs involved. said similar calculations made by the transport department, the RCAP and others showed the plane "would not have had sufficient fuel to reach Montreal" The stocky French Canadian was good humored and keenly co-operative with Canada's newspapers in collecting election returns.

No newspaper man. however, was ever able to pry aa election date out of him ia advance. Mr. Castonguay too BURTON Dental Laboratories 1C27 191 UtssS "Om Itock Nertfc Of Men, Women, And Ape" vtU tba title of ttst evening arrmon at McDogIJ Unite Chart 101 Street Jr ff Jecper rmt mis thto interesting eernce The Sudan holds parliamentary elections one week later. For either country to permit the territories to vote In the other's election might cI-tji to RARE SNOW Snow falls only once every few years in the Transvaal district then.

of the Union of South Africa. canny for that..