wee ne appeals Aust wi 5 7 . Pas 5 IS NITRA LS3: EW YORK, NY-—Two years ago they conquered the Worth Pole in a perfectly exe- euted mass flight. The same year they made two flights across the Pole to United States, the second time setting a new long distance record which stood until last No- vember. Wow those incredible Russians propose to make a non-. Stop Moscow to Moscow world- girdling flight ! This is the startling information revealed here in a recent article by Lucien Zacharoff, famous aero- mautical expert and writer con- [ sidered an American authority on aviation matters. According to Zacharoff, Soviet aviators have already trans formed the plan from 2 fantas— tic idea into a practical scheme which is now being studied closely by the nation’s foremost aviators and technicians. Leading sponsor of the scheme is Brigadier-General M. M. Gro- mov, chief pilot of the second trans-Polar flight te California in 1937. INot only has Gromovy fore- cast such 3 flight, which he pre- dicts may be made within a year, but he also suggested the route: Moscow - Khabarovsk - Alaska — New York - Paris - Moscow. This is the same airway route taken by the late Wiley Post and again by millionaire Howard Hughes in 1938 with stopovers. a The Soviet aviation leader be- lieves the entire non-stop trip can now be made within approximate— ly the same space of tinive it took for his USSR - USA flight in 1937. The question was first given publicity within the Soviet Union in the summer of 1938, Zacharoff States, when two Leningrad schoolboys wrote to Gromoy ask- ing his ovinion as to the feasi- bility of the flight. Gremoy, according to Zach- aroff, answered in part: “How secon may the non-stop Moscow- Moscow flight around the world coms te pass? fT personally think that the flight can be ac- complished within the next year or tyro. “You ask how much time this non-stop flight may consume. The caiculations, to which I re- ferred above, testify that such ~ a flight is likely to last eighty or ninety hours.” As a result of this discussion between Gromov and the Lenin- £rad schoolboys, the whole coun-— try began talking and writing about the matter. Much of the discussion as to the flight's feasibility is based on the non-stop jaunt from Moscow to WViadivostok by Kokkinaki. Gro- moy points to this flight as an index of the potentialities of Sovi- et aviation, showing that whereas — the planes used for the USSR - USA flights were five years old, _ the latest Soviet aircraft flying at higher speed through the stra- tosphere would have made the trip in half the time. Zacharoff concludes his start- ling article as follows: “The only postseript that this story requires is a reminder that many months before his squadron landed at the North Pole, the aviator Vodopia- nov, who is also a talented author, had published a “fantastic” novel in which he minutely foretold ail the circumstances of that epochal adventure. Vodpianoy has just come out with another story — “pure fiction” as yet — called “Twice Around the World!” S New Setup for BC Fisheries Urged by Convention of SPSU A comprehensive program outlining legislative and organiza- tional proposals for the 1939 fishing season, incliding requests for provincial administration of BC fisheries under federal con- trol and a government investigation into Japanese economic penetration and espionage on the coast featured the report de- livered to the Salmon Purse Seiners’ Union convention by Busi- ness Agent George Miller on Monday. “Hificient administration of the fisheries in the interests of BC people is extremely difficult while control and administra- tion rests with Ottawa, 3000 miles away,” Miiler told delegates in out- lining the union prosram. “For that reason I propose that while control should remain with the federal gov- ernment. administration should be piaced in the hands of provincial authorities.” Burther appropriations were ne- cessary by both the provincial and federal authorities to carry out a mecessary fish conseryation pro- gram, Miller asserted. Such a program, he said, would inelude stream clearance in all im- portant rivers of the Coast, instal- lation of fish ladders on all present dams, reopening of salmon hatch- eries to guarantee future salmon runs, protection of timber in the watersheds of many spawning streams and reforestation in areas where logging operations had de- stroyed the timber necessary to the continued flow of water through- out the summer. : ‘We stand resolutely opposed the operation of the Sooke traps,” Miller declared, “since they are a direct menace to the liveliheod of fishermen. As long as they re—- main, they furnish an excuse to the trap imterests across the line to restore traps in the State of WY. ington.” Miller particularly condemned the practise of herring seining, which, he said, was seriously depleting one of the main sources of food for Salmon. - Referring to Japanese inroads in the fishing industry and the danger existing from floatine canneries operated direct from Japan, the union leader urged that the federal fovernment extend the three-mile limit a sufficint distance off the BC eoast to protect salmon runs head- ing for BC waters. : “Economic penetration of Japa- mese capital is well known to every fisherman,” Miller said. “The over- whelming majority of large and small packers collecting and trans— porting BG’s fish pack is almost entirely owned and controlled by Japanese capital. Every one of these boats is manned by Japanese. The Matsuyama Company had sev- eral seine boats operating last year under the worst yellow dog contract ever seen here. = “The threat to the living stan- dards of BC workers by the in- - roads of Japanese capital is real- ized by all fishermen,’ he empha- sized. “We are also aware that many members of the crews of thse boats are Japanese naval of- ficers conducting espionage ser vice for the Japanese imperialist government’ He referred to the Known fact that a powerful Japanese fascist organization is operating in BC un- der the direct guidance of the Japa— nese consul, “and this is where the domination and intimidation of the Japanese Amalgamated Fisher- men’s Union originates.” “For several years,’ Miller ex- plained, “we have tried to get Japa- nese fishermen to co-operate with us on different issues, but without success, due of course to the con- sul’s intimidation. “Tt is clear that unless the gov- ernment conducts 4 full investiga- tion into Japanese espionage, it is ridiculous for the Ganadian gov- ernment to enlist our members in the Naval Reserve while Japanese naval espionage continues appar- ently unchecked.” Turning to one of the main prob- lems facing the union, Miller out- lined his proposal for merging the SPSU with the United Fishermen's Union, which holds a Trades and Labor Congress charter covering all eategories of gear and now com- prises halibut, pilechard and herring seine fishermen, and later to invite the trollers and gillmetters under the Pacific Coast Fishermen’s Un- ion into the unified organization. “It is clear,” he said, “that if this program is achieved, organization in the fishing industry will take giant strides ahead and will lay the basis for opening a campaign to unionize the open shop canneries, without which our living standards will always be threatened.” 63 l_oaqgers Killed In BC Camps During 1938 Sixty-three logsers were killed in logging accidents in BC coast camps during the year 1938, officials of the International Woodworkers of America estimated this week in checking over records of the Workmen’s Compensation Board. This new total established 1938 as one of the blackest years in the history of the industry and marked the year as one of the worst in over ten years logging. Earlier estimates had placed the tell at 54, but a closer checkup With hospital records added nine more names to a list which in- cluded a majority of men working en the rigging and in falling and bucking crews, two occupations which take the heaviest toll. IWA. officials viewed last year’s Royal City Plans Civic Staff Layoffs NEW WESTMINSTER, Jan. 19 —Reorganiation of the civic staff and the possibility that it will be reduced appeared likely as Mayor Hred Hume was given sanction by the council at a closed session last Monday night to bring in a detailed report for the next meeting. While it is hinted that a number ef the men and some department heads will come under the economy move, some positions will be re placed with younger men at re- -.duced salaries, other departments = ‘will remain short-staffed in an at- : tempt to aid in balancing the Civic budset. increase in fatalities as exceptional due to the fact that the season was one of the shortest in a decade —only seven months of operation at a conservative estimate. Qperations did not get under way until March, while camps were again closed for two months, in some cases more, during the midsummer fire season. In addi- tion, many pulp camps remained closed down tight, others operating only part of the time. On the basis cf the number of men employed — the average runs between six to eight thou- sand throughout the year—BC logging has established the un- enviable reputation of being the most dangerous occupation in the world, exceeding in danger hardrock mining. Reason for the high fatality rate is generally acknowledged as re- sulting from speed-up methods employed under modern logging methods. Lack of safety equipment, failure to impose the excellent safety regulations written into the Workmen’s Compensation Act, and faulty equipment are other con- tributing factors. Despite persistent appeals by the TWA to the Department of Ihabor, for a public investigation into fatalities and accidents, Labor Minister Pearson has so far refused THE PEOPLE’S ADVOCATE VANCOUVER, B.C., FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1939 TOM MOONEY LEADS ’FRISCO VICTORY PARADE | to call for hearings. The triumphant return of Tom Mooney to San Francisco after 22 years’ absence is celebrated in a parade in which thousands of AFI and CIO members marched. Behind Mooney is the banner of his own union, the Internaticnal Molders’ Union, AFL. JAP ORANGES GLUT MARKET Efficacy of the boycott of Japa- nese goods is seen in the fact that some 15,000 bundles of Japanese oranges still clog the ‘wholesale market in Vancouver, There are only a few merchants willing to take a loss on the or- anges offered them to retail at 29 cents a bundle, for a loss is exactly what they would incur. Japanese oranges atany price are not wanted this year as the full meaning of the ruthless war on Chinese women and children be-— comes known to people here: Embargo parades, picket lines, the boycott car of the League for Peace and Democracy have had a telling effect on Japanese goods, not to mention the boycott picket lines in a number of interior towns. Cranbrook reported the price of oranges slumped after a picket pa- rade there from $1.05 a box down to 49 cents without any takers. Then again from the same city came a report that three stores had de- elared in favor of leaving Japanese oranges strictly alone. It is more than likely that the oranges will be packed out to their Gumping grounds — a dead loss — as was the case last year, when af- ter being stored in unused houses, they were unceremoniously dumped. Wholesalers may not want to tale another chance on this prod- uct of Japan next Christmas season if the present war with its bomb-— ings of Chinese civilian population continues. Seek Clemency For Blubber Bay Strikers Clemency for imprisoned Blub- ber Bay strikers is being con- sidered by the Remission Service, Department of Justice, according to word received this week by Vancouver officials of the Inter- national Woodworkers of America. DWA Attorney John Stanton re—- cently appealed to Ottawa for elemency, particularly in the case of Robert Gardiner, now recover- ing from a serious illmess which forced his transfer from Oakalla to General Hospital The depariment has advised Stanton that the cases are being considered, and that a special re— port is being obtained in regard to Gardiner’s health. Sentenced to four months along with some i4 other strikers and pickets, Gardiner’s illness was be— lieved aggravated by the beating he received UFA Meet Opposes Secession Majority of Delegates Reject Move CALGARY, Aita—Secession of western provinces from the rest of Canada was rejected by the United Farmers of Alberta at their thirty-first annual conven- tion here Wednesday. The secession move sponsored by the Saskatchewan section of the United Farmers of Canada asked that a special committee be formed to study secession from the rest of Canada, and had been endorsed by the Vegreville Fed- eral Constituency UEFA. Robert Gardiner, president of the UFA since 1931, stated that secession was not the solution to Canada’s economic ills. The presi- dent questioned if British Colum- bia would join in such a falla- cious move and stated it was one thing to pass resolutions for ce- cession and another thing to unify public opinion. Premier William Aberhart has on many public occasions warned against the dangers of such a2 move as not being practical and because it endangers national unity. An end to political activity, a question that has cropped up at €ach convention during the past four years, will again be discussed by the delegates when they con- sider a board of directors’ resolu- tion on the question urging the move. Investigation by federal and provineial authorities of the feas— ibility of establishing a all-risk insurance scheme and instituting a@ plan of state medicine were ad- vocated in resolutions endorsed. Lenin Memorial Meeting Big Event A variety of entertainment is as- sured the public attending the Lenin Memorial meeting in the Empress Theater on Sunday at 8 pm to commemorate the death of V. I. Lenin, who so ably led the people of Russia to their freedom. Headlined as the main speaker is Maicolm Bruce, member of the Dominion committee of the party. ee eae NLRB SEES END TO LABOR SPLIT WASHINGTON, DC—The Wa- tional Labor Relations Board in its annual summary report for the past fiscal year declared this week that there were signs of an end to the split between the American Federation of Labor and the Con- ress of Industrial Organizations. The labor board said that despite the breach in the American labor movement, organized labor has been able to derive enormous bene— fits as a result of the National Labor Relations Act. The report stated that a united labor movement would be in an even stronger position to enjoy the rights protected by the labor act During the third year of its op- eration, the NLRB took under con- Sideration some i12,00@ cases. This figure was nearly 12 times as many as during the first year and more than three times as many as the second. More cases were handled and disposed of during the 12 months of the past fiscal year than in all the other 28 months of its activity since October, 1935. RAILROADERS BROADEN FIGHT ON UNIFICATION Establish Permanent Committee to Block Merger of CNR-CPR Special to the Advocate OTTAWA, Ont.—A perman- ent national committee charged with uniting all railway unions behind the drive to block CNR- CPR amalgamation has been established by the Dominion Joint Legislative Conference of the standard railway organiza- tions which met in the capital last week. Following on the heels of the earlier statement which reiterated unqualified opposition to any form of railway unification, the latest move was seen as heralding the opening of an intensified, national campaign in opposition to Sir Ed- ward Beatty and his plan to swal- low the CINR lock, stock and bar rel and make the taxpayers pay the cost. The committee as announced will be composed of ranking legis- lative representatives of the rail- way unions. In the press release which ac- companied the announcement, the conference demanded that the Gan- ada Railway Act and the Ganadian Wational-Pacifie Act be amended to provide that the railways shall adequately compensate all em- ployees whose status is changed aS a result of the operation of the acts. it was pointed out that since the Canadian WNational-Pacific ~ Act Came into operation in 1933, hundreds of railway workers have lost their employment or have been demoted to lower-paid positions. Further co-operative Measures are under advisement by the railway companies, the railway unions were informed. im view of the experiences of the past, the conference expressed the determination to get adequate provision for men’s compensation written into both acts and insisted that the necessary legislation be introduced by the government at the present session of parliament. The railway amalgamation will be one of the most serious prob- lems confronting the present ses- sion of the federal House is now quite definite. The amalgamation propaganda of Sir Edward Beatty and the group of millionaires he represents is expected to be intensified dur- ing the next few months. It is reported the CPR chief will be recalled to air his proposals - before the Senate Commission ap- pointed a year ago to study unifi- eation of the railways. The permament committee of the 18 standard railway unions which was established by the conference will also likely have representatives appear before the Senate Gommis- sion. to oppose Beattys propa- ganda. Welfare Leader Scores Anti-Semitic Campaigns Anti-Semitism and those who sponsor such campaigns were scathingly denounced in an address to Canadian Club members at luncheon and later at a meeting in First Baptist Church this week by Rev. C. E. Silcox, editor of Social Welfare and secre- tary of the Dominion Social Service Council. Mr. Sileox, who is one of the leading members of the Canadian Refugee Committee, was speaking under League of Nations and the local committee’s auspices. “Democracy must expose the lies on which anti-semitism battens. it must watch foreign agents who seek to prevent national unity by drawing the red herring of anti- semitism across the political and social scene,” he declared. The speaker warned his audience that there are those in Canada who would lay the blame for all economic woes upon the Jews. They circulate reports that Jews control the finances of the coun- try, when there is not a single Jew on the directorate of any Canadian bank. Claims that Jews control the basic industries were refuted by the speaker who charged that those who make the claims use the same methods as Goebbels—tlies and innuendss. Jews in Germany during the war had supplied 95,000 men to the armed forces and had suffered some 12,000 casualties, asserted Mr. Sileo= in declaring the Jews were not a menace to Germany, but were being used as scapegoats by the Nazis because it was safer to attack the Jews than to launch their tirades against Prance and Great Britain. Ald. Wilson Aids Demand For Airmail PORT ALBERNI, BC, Jan. 19— Council members were heartened in their fight for inclusion of this city in the air mail schedule be- tween Vancouver and Zeballos with receipt of a letter from Ald. Halford D. Wilson of Vancouver, president of the BC Aviation Gouncil, declaring Port Alberni to be a safe and excellent point for a stop in the schedule.