Doukhobors refute daily press, say 4,000 plan to go to USSR Some 4,000 Doukhobors (including 2 to emigrate to the Soviet Union “within tp, as “brazen propaganda designed to forestal{ shape.” J. E. Podovinikov, a mem- ber of the Freedomite dele- gation which visited the USSR and picked out a settlement site in Siberia, is in Vancouver with another leading member of the sect, P. W. Elasoff, to explore possibilities of book- ing early passage across the Pacific for the first contin- gent which hopes to leave Canada in June. “We have jus: returned from a trip across the prair- ies, during which we reported on our visit to the USSR to large meetings in Calgary, Saskatoon, Langham, Blaine Lake, Kylemore, Kamsack. Veregin, Canora and Benito,” said Podovinikov. “The Doukhobors in these places — none’ of them mem- bers of the Sons of Freedom — were greatly interested in our plans, and many express- ed a desire to join a second contingent after we leave.” “How about the two-man ‘committee’ of Orthodox Doukhobors. which recently called at the Soviet embassy in Ottawa and returned to spread unfavorable reports?” the PT reporter asked. “This trip seems to have been part of a planned cam- paign,” replied Podovinikov. “On returning to B.C. this ‘committee’ first reported to the provincial government, which indicates they were non-representative of the Or’ hodox Doukhobor group, but .were sent thereby the government to create an in- trigue, “It is unfortunate that rank- and-ftle Doukhobors in whose name this acion was com- mitted should now find them- selves in a position of being labelled enemies of their Motherland. We suggest the Orthedox Doukhobors should clarify their position publiciy, and sta'e whether they are participants in this plot to handicap our exodus prepara- tions by easting reflections upon the honorable under- standing Yeached with Soviet officials, Who are opening the aoor to all of ys.” “The Provincial government, which €arlier promised to aid you Make this move, now hedges anq demands proof that the UssR is willing to take you in| What do you say to that? “We thin); there is ample proof,” Saiq Podovinikov. “In the first Place, we were in- vited to visit the Soviet Union, and while there they Save US ample opportuni y to look at the land we want to settle on. I¢ the B.C. govern- ment wanty it in black and whie, we are sure we will shortly be able to present them with documentary proof.” “What about the children being held at New Denver?” “We haye peen promised that they will be released and returned to their parents once final prepayations have been completed and passage booked for our return to Russia.” “What about schooling in the Soviet [Jpijon?” “Our delegation was told we would be free to have our children taught the way we want them to be taught. In “Everything in Flowers” FROM = * EAR L SYKES 56 E. Hastings St., PA. 3855 Vancouver, B.C. ss Tate aati Oatagines FOUR - TEN COFFEE SHOP Specializing in ‘hot’ corbeef on rye and Other fine dishes LOUI® and MOLLY 410 MAIN STREET 2m, - 6 p.m. Closed Sunday tS OVALTINE CAFE 251 EAST HASTINGS Vancouver, B.C. QUALITY SERVICE TED HARRIS Painters’ and Paperhangers’ Supplies Sunworthy Wallpaper Reg. 45c, Now 19¢ a roll 757 E,. Hastings, TA. 1105 REPAIRS Duroid, Tar and Gravel Gutters and Downpipes easonable NICK Bryz su. 1-6031 rN »3 00 members of the Sons of Freedom sect) hope e€ next couple of months,” a Freedomite leader that the Doukhobors were abandoning plans to ed recently in the Vancouver Sun, were branded a mass exodus which in truth is rapidly taking British Columbia our children are taken away from us and taught the things we oppose — such as the glorification of war in teaching history. But, as you know, spreading of war propaganda is a criminal offense in the Soviet Union.” Peter Elasoff was asked to - comment on articles by Sim- ma Holt in the Vancouver Sun which said Freedomite leaders might just be using the back - to - Russia move as a: “get-rich-quick” ‘racket. “This charge is completely false,” said Elasoff. official) and John Chernoff. Sons of Freedom Doukhobor delegates are shown in an during their recent visit to the Soviet Union. 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