‘Bebruary 7, 19386 B.C. WORKERS’ NEWS Page Three Capitalism Understands And_ Fears Stakhanov Movement President Kalinin Speaks To 100 Labor Heroes MOSCOW, Jan. 28—({By Cable to ALP)—“The capitalists understand that the development and successes of the Stakhanov movement, in its final analysis, will also determine the final triumph of Communism over the capitalist world.’ This signifi- cant statement was made here last night by Michael Kalinin, president of the Central Executive Committee of the USSR. Speaking at an extraordinary mmeetine of the Central Executive Committee's presidium at which the Order of Lenin was conferred upon 100 outstanding Stakhanovites, the Soviet president stressed the import- ance of the Stakhanoy movement “as having the greatest agitational significance in spreading the idea of Communism throughout the world.” President Kalinin pointed out to the labor leaders who were honored that “the movement set going by them denotes a step in the: direction of Communist society.” “Our task,’’ he said, “‘consists in sapproaching in the shortest possible period the moment when each toiler can receive according to his needs and work according to his ability.’”’ “From this it is comprehensible thow important and necessary it is WANTED Gopies of the B.C. Workers’ News issue Wumber 22, dated June 14. Readers are asked to send them to ‘this office so that we can complete ‘binding last year’s issues. NOTICE One year’s issue (52 copies) of the B-C. 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Postage # extra. feeue ue eeu eeueneuweuueen 5 rary o AAWAUMRRROR DME RE RO 8 ) tor us to raise the productivity of labor. It is also clear how much higher our productivity of labor must be above the capitalist stand- ards.”’ : “Tt is not accidental that the capi- talist world reacted strongly and with surprising animation to the de- velopment of the Stakhanoy move- ment.” In reply to Kalinin’s brief address, the new wearers of the coveted Or- der of Lenin expressed their thanks for the honor. “We live in a most wonderful eountry,”’ said M. Smetanin, the shoe worker, “I thank the Party and I wish to Say out loud that I thank our beloved Stalin for the happy and joyful life that the toilers of our country are creating, a country in which one would like to live for- ever.” WANT LEGALIZED BIRTH CONTROL The first step in the effort to have legalized birth contro] clinics estab- lished in B.C. will be taken at a public meeting on Thursday, Febru- ary 9, at 8 p.m., in the Majestic Hall, 404 Homer Street. A petition with nearly 2,000 signatures, spon- sored by branches of the Women’s Labor League, calls for amend- ments to the criminal code in this respect. Private clinics are operat- ing openly in Vancouver, and it is well known if a woman has the funds she can obtain scientific con- traceptics and information. It is the women on relief or low wage earners who suffer either by using very unscientific and sometimes dangerous practices even to the ex- tent of abortions. It is reported that there is at least one death every day at the General Hospital from such causes, and in the U-S.A., over 15,000 women die an- nually from operations from incom- petent persons. Already 25 States have passed such progressive measures, the latest being Washington, with but an opposition of three. The fight there is to have a bill called *“H-R. 9600,” unifying Federal and State laws passed. The meeting on Sunday at the Majestic Hall will be addressed by such prominent speakers as Mrs. Dorothy Steeves, MLA. C.C.F. member for North Vancouver, who will speak on the legal aspect; Dr. Arthur Paskins, an ardent advocate for medical freedom, will present the health point of view. There will be other speakers. All women should rally around the fight for this much needed social legislation and attend this important meeting. Letter Digest A. L. of Quathiaski Cove sends us a sub for six months, along with a note of criticism. The criticism refers to the election and especial- ly to Vancouver Island. He wants unity of action to defeat capital- ism. We are glad to receive this note and welcome the _ criticism. Wo doubt A. Ll. has noticed a change in the “B.C. Workers’ News” since the election. It is based on the analysis of the situation of the wold’s working masses by the Seventh Congress of the C.J. and on the situation in Canada in par- ticular: As far as the question of this paper co-operating with the C.C.F. in the struggle against capitalism is concerned, we can say that we will go all the way. This reply is much longer than your short note, A. L., and we are eramped for space too, but write us again at greater length on con- ditions in your locality. V. A. E.. of North Vancouver, writes congratulating adjudicator Wade of Britain cn his judgment in selecting “Waiting for Lefty’’ to represent Yancouyver at the Do- minion Drama Festival. This correspondent says the judge is able to see beauty in truthful portrayals of life, whereas Butter- field of the “Province” and his pet eronies of hypocrisy and graft fear penetration of truth into art. Patronize Our Advertisers Guaranteed Cord Measure STANPARD WOCCDYARD Co. Fairmont 3730 JANUARY SPECIAL: Furnace Wood, Fir, per cord - - $2.75 Hand-split Inside Fir, Bone Dry. All kinds of Wood and Goai Phone for Prices. FAIR. 3730 304 MAIN STREET 3 APOLLO CAFE OYSTER AND CHOP HOUSE $4.50 MEAT TICKET for $4.00 3 Theo. Angell, Prop. ED ah Men’s Half Soles Men’s Heels steaeess 90¢ Ladies’ Half Soles __G52¢ eee 3De@ Ladies’ Heels, 15¢ - 2@4 Boys’ and Girls’ in proportion. NEW METHOD SHO ne ge a, ARR es 337 CARRALL STREET ALTA. FARMERS MOVE TO UNITY Youth Desire Affiliation With C.C.F. EDMONTON, Alta. Jan, 28— (ALP)—Eliminating the election of anew provincial executive commit- tee of the Farmers Unity League for the province of Alberta, the League provincial convention has agreed that the executive at the last provincial convention be piven full power to negotiate with the U.F.A. to merge the two bodies to- gether in Alberta, thus auto- matically re-electing the former members of the executive for their post for another year. A resolution of Turin local of the League requesting permission to dissolve their local and to form a local movement that will embrace farmers of all shades of opinion on a much broader scale was con- sidered a proper step. Hoadley members sent in a similar resolu- tion. They have already joined 2 movement in the locality under the name of Town Lake Local Associa- tion. Shamrock Valley is third on the list to act in this way. Delegates from the United Farm- ers of Alberta Junior locals suc- ceeded in carrying through a reso- lution at the U.F.A. convention here to affiliate with the Co-operative Commonwealth Youth Movement, the youth section of the C.C.F. P.A.C. Open New Quarters VANCOVER, Feb. 5—Friends of the Progressive Arts Club were the guests of the club at a “house warmine”’ last night in the new elubrooms at 326 West Hastings Street. Invitations were sent out a few days ago and 150 people attended, taxing the accommodation to capac- ity. They were treated to an excep- tionally well rendered program of musical numbers, recitations and Singing of an international char- acter. Garfield A. King. director of the P.A.C., briefly outlined the aim of the club. ) MR. DOWNING, Specialist EON Eleven years’ experience in Permanent Waving. Grey, White & Fine Hair. Call with con- fidence at— Downing Beauty Shop 130 W. 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CURRY — DENTIST. 301 Dominion Bank Buildnig, Vancouver, B.C. Phone, Sey. 3001. DRY GOODS f{“ANADIAN SPECIALTY CO. Dry goods, boots and shoes, mail orders invited. Write for price list. 3914 Bast Hastings St. x WHIST AND DANCE At 150 West Hastings Street, on Thursday, February 13th at 8 p.m. Prize drawing. Auspices of Do- mestic Workers’ Union. ANNOUNCEMENTS DISTRICT BAZAAR Preparations are under way for the annual District Bazaar staged by the Canadian Labor Defence League. The scene of this huge af- fair this year will be the Orange tall at Hastings and Gore Avenue, and the dates, March 26, 27 and 28. From the enthusiasm prevailing at the initial bazaar committee meet— ings, the affair promises to surpass any previous effort. The D.E.C. C.L.D.. asks other organizations to co-operate by: keep- | ing the above dates open if possible. Prizes to the value of $40.00 will ‘be given. Tickets are 15c each, or twe for 25c, and can be bought from salesmen or from the District Of fice, Room 28, 163 West Hastings. CLASSES POSTPONED On account of the shortage of space in the District Office and be- cause of pressure of work, the evening classes to be conducted by. the Canadian Labor Defence League and originally planned to start February 3, have been postponed till Pebruary 24. Students who wish to attend will receive notification in these columns next week of the time and place when the school will begin. C.C¥E. DONATES TO DEFENCE VANCOUVER, Feb. 1.— Brechin © C.F. Club in Nanaimo today for- warded five dollars to the District Office, Canadian Labor Defence League, for use in defending work ers struggling to better their economic conditions. AID FROM RELIEF CAMP The past week has seen three donations of smoking supplies reach the CL.Di. office from Camp 226, Harrison Mills, BiG. This camp and other relief camps have been consistent in aiding the District Committee to supply labor prisoners in Qakalla Jail with smoked, tooth brushes, ete. A successful whist drive and dance was held by the Fishermen’s and Cannery ‘Workers’ Industrial Union, on Friday night at the Silver Slipper Hall, which netted $59.84 clear of all expenses. Whist prizes were won by: Ladies’ firsts, Mrs. Vietanen and Mrs. T. Karme; gents’ firsts, Mr. G. WNord- strom and Mr. J. Bloom. Two cakes donated by the Mon- treal Bakery was raffled off, win- ners being Florence Mazelow and Olive Dye. The F.C.W.I.U. takes this oppor- tunity of thanking all parties who contributed to the suecess of this affair. EXECUTIVE COMMITTER. BBP SPT SSB See eet unewrxur seer sxress INFORMATION An honest cord of wood is 128 cubic ft. stacked as closely as possible, or 168 ft. loose measure. We could also sell ‘cords’ cheaper than we do, but un- fortunately we would also have to reduce the size of the cords. 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