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THE WILLIAMS LAKE

TRIBUNE

EDITORIAL PAGE

VALUABLE TO INDUSTRY

At the time of the formation of the Cariboo-PGE Lumbermen’s Association, we commented on the fact that a strong voice for the lumber industry in this area had long been. needed. Just how great this need was— and how well the new association of lumber manufac- turers has filled it could not be assessed until presi- dent Leslie Kerr’s annual report was submitted last week.

The reduction in the arbitrary for U.S. shipments alone has, in the case of large shippers, more than off- set their dugs to the association. But this is only one result obtained when these companies, representative of 70 percent of the volume of cut in the Quesnel- Williams Lake areas, joined forces for their common good. .

The association is currently working on such vital problems to the industry as protection to timber sale applicants in bidding for Crown timber; correction of certain anomalies in timber sale deposit system, and the upward revision in upset timber sale prices due to a revised change in stumpage appraisal introduceq by the Forest Service a year, ago.

The most important job the association has em- barked on is in attempting to find a solution to the current problem caused by overcutting in the Lac La Hache sustained working circle. Representations are being made con- tinually to the Forest Service, and the association, assisted by other prominent groups, has at least gained the point of having the Service conduct a survey into their own figures on inventory.

__ The Cariboo PGE Lumber Manufacturers Associa- tion has accomplished much for the industry in its first full year of operation. Under its new president,

—~Jack Ritson, it can be expected to grow in strength

and usefulness. Mr. Ritson sees the association.as providing the only workable liaison between the in- dustry and government or agents of government.

~~. ‘DESERVED KNUCKLES RAPPED’

— Price George Citizen

The B.C. Power Commission seems to have lost sight of its original purpose of providing power for areas off the beaten track and it is good to see its greedy knuckles rapped by the Shrum Commission for proposing an eight percent increase in rates.

From its inception it was never intended that the Power Commission. should turn: a profit from its con- Sumers. It was set up as.q government agency to pro- Vide electrification to rural dna out of the way areas where local Power developments could not be operated economically, : oe E 48

In Prince George befo the entry of the B.C. Power Commission, rate structure made the use of elec trical power practically prohibitive. The commission brought to this area rates substantially below those previously paid—but that does not necessarily mean the rates we pay now are as low as they should be.

Prince George has before it the greatest future of any city in Canada and if anything is going to lay a dead hand on that future it will be the cost of power. In that one area stands the greatest hurdle we will have to surmount if ever we are going to realize our destiny.

The reason we face that hurdle ls the short-sighted greed of the suppliers of power to this area. Industry will not look favorably on this location while they are confronted by unfavorable electrical and gas rates. If the suppliers could raise their sights just a bit, it would be clear that if they would be satisfied with a break-even operation or even a modest profit for a short time, the increased demand would very soon re- ward their patience.

They would not be pioneering any principle in following this practice. More than one business has been established in Prince George with the backers well aware of the fact they would have to lose money during the first few years of operation—but they were well prepared to make that investment.

The soundness of their policy has proven itself time and again in this fast-growing centre.

It is to be hoped the Shrum Commission in its final report will go further than just put the lid on increased profits. It will do a real service to British Columbia and its newer areas to scale down the rate structure in line with the original intent of the Power Commission and give added impetus to the growth of this and other cities in a like position.

The American Medical Association has added a postcript to that old admonition about alcohol and gaso- line not mixing. It is this: ‘‘ Don’t smoke excessively at night while driving.’”’ The AMA offers this explana- tion: “ The adverse effect of carbon monoxide from ex- hausts and from smoking on driving ability is in de- creasing the visual sensitivity of the eye in areas of low illumination.”

Considering all the hazards associated with driy- ing, particularly at night—headlight glare, poor judg- ment, excessive speed, emotional deficiencies—it makes no sense to add chain smoking to the list. The driver had better puff mostly during the stops for coffee. He may not get there as fast, but he may live longer.

—Catskill (NY) Mail

THE WILLIAMS LAKE TRIBUNE

Established 1931 Editor, Clive Stangoe

Published every Wednesday at Williams Lake, B.C. by the Cariboo Press Ltd.

Subscription per year, $3.00. Outside Canada, $4.00 Advertising rates on application

Authorized as Second Class Mail by the Post Office.

yield unit and the Williams Lake .

Those were the days!

the province.

shows the running of the Williams Lake Stampede’s famed mountain race, the roughest, toughest race in It took for the entrants to wind their way up the mountain to the starting flag, and then spectators held their

AS IT USED TO LOOK

This picture

20 minutes line. the lead. the

breath as the daring riders plunged their mounts straight down, twisting through the trees and finally burst- ing into view as they crossed the Cariboo road and tore for the finish This shot shows Jo Flieger in It was 1924 and he won MacRae

Cup for his ride.

THE MACDUFF OTTAWA REPORT

RUN ON THE RIVER

OTTAWA — Each spring, countless millions of tons of snow on the high slopes of the Rockies melt in the heat of the sun, and a thousand rivulets pour into the Upper Columbia River. *

A great flood crest builds up, rushes northward around the Big Bend, and heads south across the U.S. border. There are no man-made dams to halt it on the Canadian reaches. und its speed is slowed only by the widening of the river at Arrow Lakes.

The flood sweeps down across the border; there it hits the giant dams on the U.S. section of the river, dams iike Grand Coulee, Bonneville and McNary. The reservoirs fill behind the dams, and then the Columbia’s flood yraters spill over the dams race’ dowh to the sea. ?

When the long summer ends, the reservoirs drop, power out- put drops, and American power officials and consumers dream of being ab'e to capture the spring floods, und use the water whenever it is needed. Their problem is that they have milked their section of the river dry. There ate no new reservoir sites.

The solution, of course, {5 to use the great catch basins on the Canadian section of the Columbia River, to build stor- age dams at Mica Creek, a

CARIBOO COMMENT

By WILLIAM SPEARE, MLA

Talking about Barkerville is always a pleasure. Last week it was doubly so in being able to report on this project to the Quesnel branch of the Cariboo Historical Society. By the way, this society is doing terrific work for the Cariboo, and needs your support.

The restoration of Barker-

ville, an idea close to the hearts of all who find pride in the Cariboo, will someday

prove to be one of the best things undertaken by the pres- ent provincial government. The job at the last Legislative Ses- sion was to have this restora- tion program accepted on a permanent basis, not just a Centennial year effort. In this we had the full support of the executive Centennial Commi tee, Tendering their final re- port to the Legislature, three out of their five recommenda- tions dealt with Barkerville. For this vision we owe them a debt of gratitude.

Among the progr e steps reported was the establish- ment of a bounded area to be duly known as “ The Barker- ville Historical Park.” This was enacted and passed by the Legislature.

The original concept of re- storing the ‘Old Town” has been extended time after time, as various facets of the pro- posal took shape. An import- ant decision was made when we became aware that planning must of necessity extend be- yond the limits of the town it- self. This is evident when it is considered that on one hand authenticity of early pioneer

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dam site high on the Big Bend, at Arrow Lake, at Calamity Curve, Mutrl7 Creek, Revel stoke Canyon, and a_ half dozen other locations in Can- ada,

COMPLICATIONS

From an engineering point of view, the plan is flawless. from a political poiat of view, it is fraught wita complica- tions.

Until last December, these same Americans thought that all they had to do was to enter Canada and build the dams. At least that is what they said they could do. This was their attitude, after 14 years of Canadian warning that Cana- dian storage was going to cost them plenty—plenty meaning about 50 percent of the addi- ional poate préduced in‘ .s. power dams. ¥

In December, the U.S. gov- ernment finally agreed that Canada is entitled to share in that power—one of the largest blocks of hydro power still un- developed ia the world today, over 8,500,000 kilowatts.

The International Joint Com- mission set up in 1909 to adju- dicate on international prob- lems between the U.S. and Canada, is trying to arrive now at a final settlement. Gen. A. G. L. McNaughton, the Cana- dian co-chairman of the IJC, isn't divulging what is going on at the frequent negotiation meetings, but there are the usual leaks, and none of them paint too happy a picture. STUMBLING BLOCK

The United States Army Corps of Engineers is involved in the battle of the Columbia, and now appears to be the major stumbling block. The engineers are constantly seek-

plants, atomic plants, the Peace River, and even the Fraser River can produce the power that should come from the Columbia. The best advice for the U.S. at this time is: cut out the stalling, and let’s get on with the job. -

CAPITAL HILL CAPSULES

Federal cabinet ministers are worried about what might hap- pen if they enter the Manitoba and Ontario provincial elec- tion campaigns. And provin- cial Tories are just as worried. Reason: Opposition politicians are not fighting the Roblin and Frost administrations as much as they are the Diefenbaker administration. In Manitoba, the federal budget is being used against Roblin with tell- ing\ effect. So is the govern- mat!s no-dide ‘answer ie th farmers’ demands for deficiency payments. However, there is little doubt in Ottawa that both Roblin and Frost will go back with majorities.

The case of the Red Chinese shrimp and soy sauce embargo by the U.S. isn’t over yet.

Prime Minister Diefenbaker believes the U.S. ban on Cana- dian trucks shipping Red Chin- ese foodstuffs through the U.S. in bond on their way to Eastern Canadian cities is a blow at the principles behind the General Agreement on Tar- iffs and Trade. A strong pro- test is being prepared

Ottawa officials are snapping up copies of Lionel Chevrier’s book on the St. Lawrence Sea- way. It gives a real insight into the problems of dealing with the United States from a man who once headed the Seaway.

By Clive Stangoe THE VILLAGE COMMISIONERS have let us

down this year.

For the past couple of summer seasons, each time they have authorized spreading of oil on the town streets, torrential downpours have fol- lowed the appearance of the neat ribbons of oil. this spring, when we ‘<8 are desperately in need of the rain, the first oiling merely produced a one-day drizzle.

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SPEAKING OF WATER, we thought the most unusual head- line produced by a newspaper in the sodden coast area ap- peared in a recent issue of the Chilliwack Progress. The headline read: “Boat Show Cancelled—Too Much Water.”

Seems the boat show was scheduled to be held in the town’s coliseum, but after days of pouring rain, the roof of the structure began to bear a re- semblance to a sprinkler system gone mad. Committee in charge decided that although the coliseum might prove a good testing area for the boats, the visitors might not appre- ciate wading to see the exhi- bits. They decide to postpone the affair until a later—and drier date.

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WELL, I had to go to Ques- nel to find a person from Rivertown who actually heard the other whistle blast.

Hockey fans will remember the “other whistle.” It oc- curred during a game between the Stamps and Roos. Play was travelling towards the Stampeder end of the ice and following along on one side was referee Alf Knull and along the other side was Jack Ritson. A Quesnel puck carrier was being jostled along thé boards when a short whistle blast sounded

— Letter to

The Editor, The Williams Lake Tribune.

Dear Sir—I have been most interested in reading Sylvia Baker's letters from England never having seen London my- self, and especially. as I am sailing for England at the end

of May. I shall use her letters as a guide. Please tell me if there is

anywhere in London where I might see a copy of The Trib- une. Do you send one to Can- ada House? After reading The Tribune for nearly 12 years, I am going to miss your interest- ing paper. I enjoyed the Cen- tennial Edition immensely, but as I shall be on the move in England, and visiting my daughter in Germany, I do not

and the Stampeders involved pulled up. On went the Quesnel attackers and a goal was scored. In the ensuing verbal hassle local players scream- ed there was whistle on the play. spectators screamed «in sympathy, and the refs held a quick huddle. Ref- eree Knull, who was the butt of the enraged calls for justice, denied having blown the whistle and the goal counted.

Well, in Jack Ritson’s rum- pus room the other night, the incident came up again, and Alex Kuly, that quiet, turn- the-other-cheek mentor of the "Roos, admitted he heard the first whistle — in fact he claimed there were two whistle blasts, and one of them came from the other side of the rink. Of course Mr. Ritson, in his equally quiet manner, denied the allegation, so we could reach no ‘definite conclusion— we are just passing the word along.

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STILL ON THE SUBJECT of sports, the wrestler in the car- toon gracing an advertisement for the coming. Kiwanis card is not supposed to resemble our Felix. We asked if he had ever fought a bear before and dis- covered the coming encounter would be the third time he has wrestled one of these four- legged grapplers.

He admits to a few qualms the first time, but says it hasn’t bothered him since. Ex- cept, of course, for the nagging knowledge that “trained” though the animal might be, a bear can still get annoyed and cuff an opfonent into a tem- porary or permanent blackout.

the Editor —

think it could keep up with me.

I shall hope to renew my subscription on my return and also re-visit the Cariboo. As the “Loch Ryan" of the Royal Mail does not sail until the end of May, please continue my paper till then.

Please, with your permission, may I wish old friends in the Chilcotin and Cariboo “Au revoir” through your columns, as I do not have time for let- ters.

Thanking you sincerely.

ISA PIERCY.

(Editor's note: Yes, you may keep up with the happenings of Williams Lake by’ visiting Canada House in London. copy of each issue is forwarded there.]

ing to build themselves up by tackling new and bigger pro- jects, particularly power dams. They want to build a dam at! Libby, Montana, on the Koot-| enay River, On the surface, there doesn’t appear to be much of a connection, but the engineers’ plans for Libby could upset the entire time-| table for the Columbia.

Canada is opposed to it. Our engineers want to divert the flood waters of the Kootenay north into the Columbia. It too will be trapped behind storage dams, and let down the main stem of the Columbia to generate power all along the stream. It will mean more power, and will cost less money as much as $3,000,000,000 less money.

When compared with the total cost of developing the Columbia, $4,000,000,000 (bil- lion) $300,000,000 doesn't seem much of a price to pay for harmony, but Canada's negotiators are adamant. They haven't made a single conces- sion yet, and they aren't liable to in future, because logic and right are on our side.

It appears to be another case of the ‘‘ genérals ” running the United States, in the face of an administration that is dying a slow and lingering death.

Canada can’t wait forever. We need power soon and if we can't make a deal on the Col- umbia we will have to look elsewhere.

B.C.'s fantastic growth re- quires power, and thermal

pay YOURSELF rirst

ON PAY-DAY

One of the cardinal rules for

successful saving is to put yourself on

May 14, 1958 A definite promise that work would start this year on the new Fraser River bridge to the Chilcotin was made last week by Hon. P. A. Gaglardi, Mini- ster of Highways, to represent- atives of Williams Lake Board of Trade . . . Horsemen from every centre in the Cariboo Will converge on Williams Lake on Monday to take part in the first annual race meet and playday sponsored by the Williams Lake Trail Riders Club... Canim Lake Lodge, familiar landmark at the head of Canim Lake, was completely destroyed by fire about 12:30 Monday afternoon. FIVE YEARS AGO May 13, 1954

Ratepayers will have the op- portunity to vote on Williams Lake’s proposed sewer system, according to a letter received by commissioners from B. C. Bracewell, inspector of munici- palities . . . Public interest in the local hospital remains at a high level if attendance figures at the imstitution’s “ open house” on Pound Day are any indication . . . This week marked the passing of another fine pioneer of the Cariboo when Claude “ Joe” Demarre died at War Memorial Hospi- tal May 9... A “million dol- lar” rain that soaked the dis- trict this week brought cheers from ranchers and forestry de- partment men. The ‘wo-day downpour can be expected to give the range a much needed spurt . . . Exploding fuel oil. sending flames hundreds of feet in the air rocked the small~ settlement of Lac La Hache Saturday night as the electric light plant of Lac La Hache Light and Power Company, owned by Voth Bros., was des- troyed by fire . . . Commis- sioners gave their seal of ap- proval to the combined mus- eum, library and arts building Tuesday night after viewing preliminary plans and a scale model of the structure. ~

& YEARS AGO 12, 1949

Naturél gas- may be “on tap” in Williams Lake within a year or two, if plans of West- coast Transmission Co. Ltd. Proceed . . . Product of a Wil- liams Lake man’s imagination and skill, a new series of school furniture, is winning wide acclaim for its superiority of construction over conven- tional types. It may develop into a new industry ror the town, employing several men. The new desks ani chairs are known under the name of “Aljo” school furniture. They are the result of experimenta- tion and design by Alf Smallen- berg, proprietor of Williams _ Lake Woodworks . Bill Kohnke, the Cariboo’s wander. ing wrestler, is apparently wowing the fans back in Chicago. “ Wrestling” maga- zine of that city describes Bill

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