Whitehorse Daily Star from Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada • 1

TIIK WEATHER Star Max. i 34 38 37 Mia. 18 14 25 30 On The Trail of 98 "THE VOICE OF THE YUKON" On The Alaska Highway FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1953 Fred McCormick, who pleaded "not guilty" to theft of a doctor's bag, was convicted in police court this week and sentenced to three months' imprisonment. George Gilmour was fined $15 and costs for common assault. Donald William Hoggarth was fined $50 and costs for being in possession of liquor.

David Wellingdon Busby was fined $15 and costs for speeding. Subscription $4.00 Per Year Hundreds Nickel Strike Draws WHITEHORSE, YUKON A request for the organization of a search parly lo scour fie woods, near Mile 1016 for two lost children, was received' by Harry 'ohi' lines early this morning. According to the meagre details eceived, two children belonging it Mr. and Mrs. Harrington and Mrs.

Maenusson disappeared yesterday. An all-night search party locat-d the body of -the boy. four years old, in the Alsack River, but no trace has been found the other boy, three years of age. The B.Y.N. Co.

provided a bus houses aid post seven miles lines are of the blast Two Survive Plane Crash A light plane piloted by Johnny Bueckcrt and carrying one passenger, Glen Sutherland, both of Whitehorse, crashed last Sunday at Rurwash Landing air strip. Evidently the pair had flown north to investigate the new nickel strike at White River and had landed their plane at Bur-wash. As' they attempted to leave the field a gust of wind caught the plane, stalling the engine. The aircraft plunged to the ground from a height of 100 feet. Bueckcrt and Sutherland had their safety belts attached which probably saved their lives.

The plane strucR nose first and is re ported a complete wreck pilot and passenger were bruised and shaken. The badly lane 9 Date Set For B.C. Election Premier Bennett announced Wednesday that a general election will be held in British Columbia on Tuesday, June 9. Resignation of Harold Winch as CCF chieftain has left the political nirtiir mnrp rnnfnsinp ever. Winch has led the Socialist party i for many years, Winch's resignation has given the Socreds.

more confidence of a victory that they claim should give them 35 of the 48 seats. The Liberals are planning a convention in Vancouver next week to pick a new leader. The CCF will also hold a convention a few days later to try and persuade Winch to "stay on." automobiles, from an observation from "ground zero." The vertical trails of rockets set off at the to rid in scientific measurc- Churning violently, a mas of fire rises above thn desert floor at Yucca Flats. Nevada, an instant after an atomic "device" atop a 300-foot tower was detonated recently. Civil defence watched the blast, set off to test its effect on Search Party Leaves By Bus to Hunt For Two Children Lost Near Mile 1016 Vol.

53 No. 14 The White Pass Railway are going modern this summer when they renovate their depot. New offices and baggage facilities are to be built downstairs, with new offices up. A new facing of varnished logs will be added to the exterior to give a log cabin effect. Work is to be completed before tourist time.

Barker and Ray interests have sold the Chateau Mayo at Mayo, Y.T. Two Yukon men are reported to have purchased the An article clipped from a Glasgow, Scotland, paper indicates respect for Yukon guzzlers: Tough. Mighty At Gilbey's distillery in Camden Town yesterdayj heard some facts that seem to support the theory that residents of the Yukon are among the hardiest people in the world. While the inhabitants of most countries drink under proof spirit here it is 30 p.c. under proof the rum sent to Whitehorse i'l Alaska is 32 p.c.

over proof. But there is an unromantic explanation: shipping over proof! spirit makes transport easier. The Yukon Tungsten mine at Mile 701, Alaska Highway has opened operations under the sup- 1 ervision of Mr. Neil Forbes of Atlin, B.C. The Whitehorse Hockey Team journeyed to Fairbanks last week- nnd 10 Plav a exhibition amc in that city.

Our Whitehorse boys played an excellent game of hockey with no penalties recorded against them. They won 7-5 over Fairbanks. Those playing were: Norm Becker, Jack Simpson, Joe Bod- Ron Dnw. Paul Rov. Ross Craig, Al Jardie, Garth Langford and Wallv Choptain.

Cal Miller aeted as coach. Pavlukoff Goes to Gallows lune 23 Walter Pavlukoff was convicted of murdering bank manager Syd- ncy Petrie of Vancouver five and 01lc.h;,if years ago. The assize Jury returned a "guilty" verdict after 30 minutes of deliberation. Mr. Justice Manson sentenced him to be hanged on June 23.

First Sitting oi 1 fl 1 61111011(11 1OUnCll In Whitehorse Whitehorse officially became the ''Capital of the Yukon" on Wednesday, April 1. Next 'week, April 8, the first meeting of the Territorial Council will be held in Whitehorse. The Council meeting will be held in the court rooms over the Post Office. Members from Dawson, Mayo and Carmacks will in Whitehorse next week to attend, the session. Coloring Contest i i I I March 30 March 31 April 1 April 2 Forecast for Weekend: Continuing Mild to Property A supposedly rich nickel find near White River, approximately 300 miles north of Whitehorse on the Alaska Highway, has attracted hundreds of persons attempting to stake claims.

According to an eyewitness at the scene, prospectors, truck drivers, wives and children have invaded the reported nickel area Claim stakes are springing up everywhere. In fact claims over claims are reported. Some persons are reported to have used twigs and pieces of paper for markings. Aircraft is also being used to fly within easy reach of the area which evidently has an excellent grade of nickel ore. Prospectors Airways Company are reported to Rave tied up all the ground they could in a fast race against competitors.

A diamond drill is expected on the property within two weeks to sample the ore which has already beep' reprrti'd as high grade. Samples resemble the surface ore found by Hudson Bay Mining and 'Smelting 4M mill's northeast. Conditions are however diffi occurring in feet wide. M'ent with the sulphite zone 01 500 The ore was found by Henr; Enger a company geologist. examined the ground last Sunday i who report thai a deal was signed by Prospector Airways president Jalncs Ingram, on Tuesday.

40 Piece Band Coming to City Officers of the Whitehorse Lions Club have announced that the! the Tactical Air Group Military Band will be in Whitehorse oil April 24, 25 and 26 The band will appear through the kind permis-J sum of Air Commodore S. D. Cole- man, Air Officer Commands ing Tactical Air Group. Edmonton This will be the first time that tlvj citizens of Whitehorse will hava the privilege of hearing the com-j pletc band of 40 musicians. present it is planned to have twJ pubHc concerts in the WhitehorsJ School Audito'ium, exact timel and dates to be announced lateil All proceeds from these concert! will go to assist No.

551 LioJ Squadron. Roval Canadian Ail Cadets, which is sponsored by Whitehorse Lions Club. th Curlers Win Nielsen, Sut. Lineham, Cpl. Mc-f FS Clemens, FO Cameron, Sgtf After winning the Whitehof Bonspiel.

Station Whitehorse si out two to Fairbarl Alaska, to participate in their nua! bonspiel. These two ri ucrt': o'CAF No. 1, skip, "Robhk'" Robertson; third, i "Walt" Neilson; second, skir- Cpl. "Mac" McKillop; th t51- n. scconu, UUQ a.in lean, Jack Lineham.

Rinks participating in the iicl which formed part of Fairbanks Winter Carnival, eluded teams from Fairbal Dawson, Kens Hill and Wi (Continued on page 6). End of Excise, Sales Tax Urged OTTAWA Speakers from parties ol the Commons last Tuesday advocated the removal of federal excise and sales taxes hi varying degrees. George Crew, Progressive Con-sCr r.tb'c leadir, moved an amend- rr-rnl in Htp rvrisn hill railing for mm i'l im i uu oo i a i si. hiiu taxes on machinery and other "ouii ment bought by municipali-ios and school Debate on the. various proposals va-- touched off by Mr.

Drew's on the excise tax amend-' mctits. Board cf Trade Meets on Tuesday The regular monthly meeting cf the Whitehorse Board of Trad? will be held next Tuesday evening in the High School at 8 p.m. R.C.A.F. Station JI MI II im I Five Worthless Cheques Draw Six Months early Thursday morning to trans-Among port the searchers lo Mile 1016. i CFWH Returns to Air Next Week When the American Armed Forces 'radio programs were dis- action was initiated obtain CBC programs to supple- menl locally produced programs, When CFWH returns to the air on April 5 or 6, Canadian Broad-i casting Corporation programs wili be available for the first time Whitehorse listeners.

Approximately 25 hours per week cf CBC programs will be featured and- will offer variety of entertainment. the programs to be heard are: CBC Road Show, Leicester Square to Old Broadway, The Happy Gang, Our Miss Brooks, Stage 53, Lux Radio Theatre. Prairie Schooner. Don Messer and His Islanders, United Nations The Metropolitan Opera Saturday Matinee, Share The Wealth. Harmony Harbour, The Armdale Chorus, and The CMC Symphony Orchestra.

nut rgency shutdown of CFWIl'on March 30 was made by repeated equipment failures and the poor standard transmission. Station technicians arc working every night and over the Easter week-end, devoting their own time to effect a complete overhaul all equipment. New equipment, whose chase was made possible frofi funds received from the Board of Trade sponsored Radio Week, is now being delivered and design a -i onH and consirucion oi new muuh control room facilities is way. under- Extended to To Open Basketball Tournament This Saturday The Whitehorse Basketball Tournament will be held this Saturday in the School Auditorium. Saturday at 3 p.m., Skagway a wide if Donald Gordon Hauser, a dapper little man who has resided in the Yukon for four months, found Wednesday he will be staying six-more as guest of the police.

Hauser started his career--on-Feb. 10 when he passed a cheque for $25 on Taylor and Drury Ltd. and one for $25 on Whitehorse Hotels both cheques proved I worthless. On February 24 he passed two more for $25. One al Hougen's Ltd.

and one at the Northern Commercial Store. R.C.M. Police picked him up and he appeared in court before MaRistrale Gibson. Hauser, a good talker, promised to be good and make good the amount He was sentenced to three months suspended sentence. Twenty-four hours later he was back in court for breaking recognizance.

He evidently left the court after hearing the: three months suspended sentence, walked into the Northern Commercial Garage and ordered $35 worth of tools. He presented a cheque for $50, asking for $15 in cash, which was refused. He then issued another cheque as deposit online tools and promised to pick them up later. The $35 cheque was found worthless. When he appeared in court earlier this week he told the magistrate that he hod found he had on uncle livine near Whitehorse and his uncle had promised to get him a job or tiakc him to his farm.

Magistrate Gibson adjourned the case till Wednesday to hear from the uncld.J Wednesday tVie uncle offered to pay Hauser's Plane fare to Edmonton, but could not promise him a job or takc him home. The magisti' fate sentenced Hau- sef to three the first two 1 months on each of (charges to run con- currently, wit a recommendation that the sent ncc be served out- side. When asked if he had anything further to sa he said, "Yes, now that this ha? prnnnfd 110. I Will VI not be able lo Eet a ob any I ronlinri xnei 'Don't think Iam responsible for New Catholic Mission For City On Easter Sunday, April 5, a new Catholic mission chapel will jc open to the public for the first time. There will be Mass and a ample blessing of the chapel on Easter Sunday evening at Everybody is welcome.

The new Catholic chapel is located on the northeast corner of Cook and Sixth Streets. It will be known as Lady of Guadalupe Mission. At some future date when the building is completed it will be solemnly blessed and de dicated to the protection of the -rollier of God under the title of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Our Lady of Guadalupe was the name given to Mary the mother of God when she appeared to Juan Diego, an Indian young man in Mexico in the year 1531. In one of her apparations she left her own image on the cloak that Juan Diego was wearing.

This imago till exists today in a frame over the altar of Qu4- Lady of Guada-'une in the national shrine in Mexico City. Under this title of Guadalupe, Mary has become the special patroness of the Indians and Metis, because she appeared to an Indian young man. Mary, as Our Lady of Guadalupe, ha? a'so declared manv times as the patroness of the Americas. Our Indv of hnaHnlnno Chanel in WhitPhnr. vt u-iii an auxiliary church to Sacred Heart Parish and as a hostel enre for out of town Indians.

Father Francis Triggs. O.M.I., will thank the many friends of the a i mission who have contributed ther all t'me and money toward the erec inn of the mission. as to: RCAF CURLERS WITH SEASON'S TROPHIES Left to right front row: Sgt. Robertson, FO Killop. Left to right, rear row: Pearce, Cpl.

Ryland, Cpl. Dempster, LAC 16 Years For Final Entry The annual bonspiel was held at W' itehorse from February 27 to March 2 and two rinks from RCAF Station Whitehorse have i emerged as winners of th" first and second events. The inning teams were Skip Cpl. "Mae" third. Cpl.

"Bud" Demoster: second. Col. "Jack" Ryland and lead, LAC -lem Siemens ana lead, Starg. and Skip Sat. Bert' Cameron.

RCAF No. This week's entries, Numbers 0 and 10. are the last of the series in the coloring contest sponsored by The Whitehorse Star. By request we have made another class for boys and girls between 10 and 16 years of age. A special prize will be awerded the best colored set of pctures.

Entries must be in The, Star Office not later than Friday, April 10. Winner will be announced in The Star, April 17. Winners of Pictures 5 and 6 are: First class, 5-8 years, Juliana Cell, age 7, 406A Jarvis Street. Second class, 8 to 10 years, Sharron Kelly, age 10, RCAF Station. Prizes may be picked up Satur "Robertson: FO "Walt" Nei'son; se onr', FS "Clem Cle mens and lead, FO "Bert" Cam eron.

At the' annual bonspiel banquet the two RCAF rinks were pres cited with the benspiel 'trophies for the events, donated by the Northern Commercial Company ant' the Bank ol Commerce, both of Whitehorse. team will play the RCAF. jn cnarga 0f the Chapel and p.m. Army will play' Town and at iostoi Father Triggs. wishes to 9 p.m.

School will play Mayo. Plavcffs will be held Monday, special welcome is extended to visiting basketball players. day morning, at The Star Office. fthis 7.