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Star-Phoenix from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada • 19

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Star-Phoenixi
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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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iryyy it yy fr'y y'y" 11 rACE NINETEEN SaRAATOUN TMI-enOKMY, HATlRUAf, lltUMBlR 1M BRITISH COLUMBIAPOWER CORPORATION, LIMITED McCarthy Argues on Number Of Telegrams to While House U.S. Defence Costs Trininied; Fat Off DETROIT (AP) Roger M. Kyesqof the air force in improving oigan deputy secretary of defence, said.izaUon and efficiency. He noted DIVIDEND No. I rOTICK IS HKRF.BY ivmi th.t divi-I drad of Twmty-ftvf C.ntt pr Sh.t the Common Shern h.i been declered for the three month eon inf Jlt Dee-ember.

ldSLpevehlr byeheqnedeted I Sth Jenuerv. 1954, to ell ehereholilert of record et thf cloee of buemeee on 31et December, 1953. Primate Barfoot Has Operation EDMONTON (CP)-Most Rev. W. F.

Barfoot of Winnipeg, Anglican primate of all Canada and metropolitan of Ruperts land, was reported in "good condition" in hospital here today following a major operation. The report said he was taken ill while en route by plane to Edmonson. The nature of his illness was not disclosed. WASHINGTON (AP) Senator) Snyder insisted that 1,500 was Joseph McCarthy (Rep. Wis.) tookthe number received up to 4 p.m.

issue with the White House FridayLat-r-hu- announml th'u a total night on the number of telegrams of 2,030 had arrived at the White House up to 8 pm. He said a Heroin Seized, Worth $35,000 VANCOUVER (CPi-RCMP officers seized four ounces of heroin one of the largest confiscations in recent years in the room -of a Chinese near the city police station Thursday night. Charged with possession of narcotics was John Wong, 39. Officers said the drug cache had a potential value of $35,000 on the illicit market, and added that the size of the seizure indicated that Wong was a "big man" in the drug traffic. The three arresting officers also seized 1,200 gelatin capsules used 'to distribute the powder to addicts.

By Order of the Boerd, backlog of 1,800 others had accumulated at Western Union offices and that Western Union was sending them to the Whte House as last as possible. J. A. BRICK, Secretory. the air force has reported it now expects to get 115 wings instead of 110 in 1954 and 120 instead of 115 in 1955.

As an example of navy progress, he Cited the new "canted deck" Friday night many millions of dollars are being saved in a program "to trim off fat wherever it hampers the strength of our military mu.srle." At the same time, he said com- Vencouver, C. J6th November, 1953, Colossus Just Sham LONDON (CP) The Colossus cf Rhodes, one of the seven ancient wonders of the world, was described by a British scientist Thursday night as a hollow sham. Herbert Maryon, 79-ycar-old sculptor archaeologist, told a meeting of the Society of Antiquaries the gint statue was: 1. Too small to stand astride the harbor of Rhodes. 2.

Made of thin bronze sheets instead of solid bronze. The statue, of the sun god Helios, was the work of a sculptor named Chares, who spent 12 years on his masterpiece. It was erected in 2S0 B.C. An earthquake tumbled it 53 years later. The legend is that the statue stood with a beacon In its hands and one foot on each side of the harbor entrance, with enough clearance for ships to pass it has received in response to his write the president" appeal.

He contended its figures were too low. Late in the day, Murray Snyder, assistant presidential press secretary, announced that up to 4 p.m. EST, 1,500 telegrams had been i s-. reived. Snyder gave out no break- jm; iJillHCS EtllO down on how many favored and how many opposed McCarthys policy of a crackdown on allies, notably Britain, whom McCarthy accuses of trading with Red China.

McCaithy said he had information, from a source he did not name, that 2,087 messages had been received up to last midnight, with many more since. He said tho 1,500 figure was "probably an ccfi'rcs fr delicate operations, will Since 8 9 moomet mmoo.omeo Hf 4v a grievous honest mistake, but mistake. bat capabilities of the armed forcesifor aircraft carriers la Y-formed are being improved. flight dcck which, he said, virt- In an address prepared for thcjeally doubles the number of Adcraft Club here, Kyes listedjplanes which can be launched and samples of savings and improve- landed, ment in efficiency. Referring to a revamping of the Joint chiefs of staff organization (for which a whole new membership also has been appointed by the new administration Kyes said: "A number of strategic problems, which were in need of resolution, have been brought to conclusion by the new joint within the framework of the re- I vised organizational concept.

"In conjunction with this reorg-U anization, we are improving weap-Tj-' oils development and weapons eval-j nation, both individually and as a complex systems, so that we may take advantage of the most modern technology in implementing strategic plans." fie did not explain the strategic problems which have been solved nor detail the improvements in weapons. Kyes had particular praise for the "outstanding accomplishment" Eagles are not permanent ents in this district, but in winter come down from the moun- tains, and recently have appeared in many reports. November 20, a big baldheaded eagle was noted at Moon Lake by Mrs. Pierce. This week one was reported by Noreen L'Strangc (grade two).

A golden eagle was also seen by Dorothy For Life Insurance and Annuities SEE Dell-Wiliiamson Co. Ted Williamson, Manager Phone 7633 Suite 1, Priel Block SASKATOON, SASK. now be able to have the work done in Winnipeg. The six Knvanis clubs of greater Winnipeg presented a cheque for $5,978 Thursday to J. E.

Robinson, superintendent of the childrens hospital. Tlie money will be used to re-equip the operating room and purchase special equipment. Mr. Robinson said he believed Winnipeg is the first place in the west to specialize in this branch of surgery. Terrorist Captured TEL AVIV (AP) Police Friday captured Shimon Bechar, terrorist leader who chopped his way out of a jail cell last July 17.

He was sentenced to 12 years on Aug. 25 in absentia as the No. 2 leader of an underground gang, Bcchar was accused of participating in miinvj terroristic acts, including the bomb explosion which wrecked the Soviet legation last February. I How Come? SEATTLE AP) John E. Trimmer reported to police Thursday that before lctmng Wednesday night he put $10 in his sock, bolted the door of his apartment from the inside, put the sock on his foot, climbed into bed and went to sleep.

When he woke up in the morning, he reported, the $10 was gone but the sock still was on his foot. resid-Imanaged to escape with the loss of only a few tail feathers. Don Pct-they ers noticed an owl flying with a 'rabbit in its claws, I Bainesville also listed redpolls, downy woodpeckers, juncos. a deer and a small group of five or six blackbirds. These might have been boat-tailed grackles.

For Grasswood, Dick Reed reported rufted grouse: three pine grosbeaks and pheasants. Roland Chouinard staled that the Penner. Ik most' wonderM fiifr Labor Urges Subsidies For Shippers Anton's dad reported a badger. A OTTAWA (CP The Canadian report came from Grasswood, that and Catholic Confederation badgers got into a hen house Labor Friday advocated subsidies at Colonsay, and 85 hens were kill-and other measures to protect ed. Canada's shipbuilding and ship re- At Victor, Don Anton, reported a black eagle, and Kathy Moran saw a golden eagle.

There is no dis- between the black and golden, The baldheaded eagle is called from its white head and tail, is the emblem of the United States, and has a wing-spread of six to seven and a half feet. Don uouwgwhf! vV ff 4y. 4,4 A raven was still around at Grando-tinrtion thejra, a snowy owl; snuwbuntings and sojBohenuan waxwings. At Coates, there was a white tail-and ed Deer, and some snowbuntings, (and at Floral; chickadees, a hawk and a snowy owl (Marion Winmill) were seen. Mclncss listed snow-buntings, juncos, a big brown hawk, redpolls and a white weasel, Larry Pollock, representing the Gideon district, listed snowbuntings A report came from Bainesville, 'Gary Robb); a ruby kinglet Di-(Gary Beck) that a hawk flew Robb', a pme grosbeak Glcn down and attacked some tuikcys.

Hiintcri. chickadees (Joan Pnl-whieh jumped into the air, and1'00'1. Bohemian waxwings in the jschnol yard (Larry Pollock, three prairie chickens and a flock of Kinglets: downy woodpeckers; and a hairy woodpecker. Edzell noted a snowy owl (Margaret Edie; and chickadees (George Kernetski. Vcrn Herr of Victor reported two magpies, which do not leave in the winter, some pheasants, and wca sels partly brown; a horned owl (Jack Miller) and a marshhawk.

A red fox was seen wandering in the Grasswood area. It was likely an escapee from one of the fox Again at Moon Lake, Rita named a pincgiosbeak, pairing industry. In its annual legislative submission to the cabinet, the congress said slupwud workers face insecurity of employment and pnv rates because of existing legislation. The CCCL added' 1. Restriction of Canada's coastal and inland shipping to Canadian-built and Canadian-registered vessels, which would widen the market for Canadian shipyards.

2. Provision for an "adequate tCkiSfs 000 BOSTON widow said Friday night she'll and efficient" Canadian merchantjscck President Eisenhowers help in her fight to save her home, marine. (The cabinet recently (tew- declined to subsidize the deep-sea merchant marine.) 3. Subsidies to shipjards to offset world competition. 4.

Inclusion of shipyards under federal labor legislation as an industry vital to the Canadian economy." Prime Minister St. Laurent, replying to the delegation, gave no indication of any government measures in prospect for the shipyards. Kathleen Penner a redpoll, and a flock of gold finch was reported by-Bert Smith, which is much too early, and could be one of the king lets. RANGE Mrs. Ida V.

Hcdin of nearby Natick has been carrying on a legal battle since Feb. 8, 1952. when her home, a cottage, barn and nine acres of land were appropriated by the government. She has, resisted all attempts to evict her. "I am not moving," Mrs.

Hedin said. "I have paid mv taxes and I am paying my taxes now. They have taken my land. But theyll have to take me from my home by force Federal Judge George Sweeney Friday directed the US. marshal, 10 Children Left Homeless Christmas Gift! by 0a(2 LADNER, B.C.

(CPt-Ten chil-dren, all under 14 years, were left homeless Frida. night when then to evict her if she dors not vacate iparents converted chieken-housc by next keb. 1. I dwelling was destroyed bv fire. Mrs.

Breton said she will appeal to President Eisenhower for help. I (hildren of Mr. and Mrs. iWilliam Mnitcnsrn were led to 'safety by an aunt, Mrs. Robert (Smith, who also fled with her three jehildrcn.

I One of the youngsters is suffer-I mg from chickcnpox. OTTAWA (CP Mines Minitrrj p0H.c S(UCj ti)c iVing section of Prudham Friday gave notice to thcilhc narrow homc was rtrs- Commons of a bill to extend kitchen and chil-genev gold mining rrr.s bcdrooms suffered extensive smoko and water damage. This aid, amounting to about Chief Clifford Cory of the Ladner volunteer fire department, said Mrs. Mortensen was working at the Ladner hotel when the fire occurred. Mr.

Mortensen is garbage collector for the municipality. Neighbors are taking care of the children until the family finds new accommodation. a year, is given "marginal" gold mines whose production costs are close to the selling price of gold, $35 an ounce in United States funds. The assistance for each mine is calculated under a complex formula. The current gold-aid legislation would end this year.

Prime Minister St. Laurent recently announced tjie 1954 extension. JEWELLED MOVEMENT Compare v.ith Chronogiaph valued $39 fto. Gold colour poluhed cane. Luminous dial.

Sweep second hand. Genuine leather 'trap. (EXPANSION BHACELET $1 00 extra. Complete instruction. Monev back iMthln 5 davg if not satisfied Sent COD.

or enclose money order and save charges. CANADIAN1 PRECISE WATCH CO. Dept. 118, Tenge Arcade, Toronto Shell bless you for jour thoughtfulness every time she use? her new RC Estate Range because only the RCA Estate grills, bakes, barbecues at one lime! Imagine cooking facilities ample enough to have every dish of the most elaborate meal ready and piping hot at the peak of savory perfection! This year, give an RCA Estate Range and enjoy' all its wonderful, meal-magic features beginning Christmas Day, 1953. WONDERFUL ELECTRIC RANGE FEATURES THE AMAZING CONVERT-O-GRID A built-in griddle for true greaseless grilling.

Closed flush-to-top cover restores precious centre work spocel BAR-B-KEWER MEAT OVEN Synchronized and radiant heat brings out delicious tenderness ond gives thot special "barbe-ycue" flavour to your meats i BALANCED-HEAT OVEN Truly balanced beat takes oil the guess-work out of baking. No "hot no cold corners ond no pan shifting! AUTOMATIC CLOCK CONTROt The lost word in "obsentee" cooking! Simply set automatic clock then forget HI A reody-ond-woHing meal on return cooked to perfection! UP-DOWN ELECTRICOOKER 1 100-waft unit "surfaces" to serve os a fourth -5: tpL top unit or "submerges" for deep-well cooking of foods requiring long, slow simmering wHh moist heot. mm IT 1 lb Toronto Flood Due to Main TORONTO CP A giant water main burst under a Toronto street Friday, blew wp through the asphalt with a roar and sent tons of water gushing over a five-acre area to depths of up to seven feet. Damage will run into the thousands of dollars, but no official estimate was made immediately. The water, blown 20 feet in the air through a 60-foot hole on Front street, flooded the sub-basement of the Royal York hotel to a depth of five feet and for a time threatened electrical equipment there, A river of muddy water rushed downhill into a railway parking lot.

swirling alxive the wheels of 100 Canadian National Railway express trucks. It swept into the CNR express sheds to a depth of seven feet. Fire platoon chief Norman Ashley said damage would be principally to sheds and equipment, merchandise and trucks. Only casualties were thousands of rats, drowned as the water rushed down on their nests. 1 Ivory RCA Estate Range it hocked by the traditional quality associated with RCA Victorl between SASKATOON and EDMONTON Tickets will be on sale to, from and between all stations on lines Saskatoon-Edmonton GOOD GOING: Tuesday and Yednesday, Dec.

8-9 Commence return journey not later than Midnight, FRIDAY, DEC. 11 rcaVictor nddepw) I or bottled. EXAMPLE FARES. It To EDMONTON S12.55 Return You SAVE $7.95 Similar low fares to, from and between all stations on lines. Saskatoon -Edmonton Children 5 years and under 12 Half fare No stopovers Children under 5 travel free No baae checked Full Information from any Agent "SASKATOONS LARGEST RECORD DEALERS RECORD SHOP ELECTRIC SALES Oppose Emergency Food Reserve ROME (Reuters Canada, Britain and the United States Friday opposed proposals to set up a world emergency food reserve to help countries stricken by disasters such as drought, floods and earthquakes.

At a meeting of a commission of the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization, they said spontaneous relief by individual countries, as in the "past, is preferable. Britain's Dr. Charles Hill said his country dislikes advance commitments without reference to specific needs. "We prefer the good-neighbor method. ho said "We behove thi-will be the most successful of all." Both he and Canada's Claude Hudson suggested that the FAO perfect its machinery for assessing dangerous famine situations.

MOORE-SMITH CO. LTD. 247 Third Avenue, South AUTHORIZED RCA VICTOR DEALER 144 2nd N. Phone 5282 IN NORTH BATTLEFORD SHOP FOR RCA VICTOR AT BOWERS HARDWARE AUTHORIZED RCA VICTOR DEALER KEN PEAKER MUSIC AND riANO COMPANY Cor. 12th St.

and Broadway Thone 93161.

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