Page 2 — Saturday, November 1 1, 1944 w Women are serving in all capacities in Canada’s war effort. Above are pictured three WAAES. City Council Stalls On Housing Resolution Support for the Winnipeg City Council resolution on amendment of the National Housing Act for federal financial aid to low-rental housing projects was voiced this week be- fore the Vancouver City Council building committee by a delegation representing: the Re- habilitation Council of Greater Vancouver and the Ministerial Association. : John MecPeake, spokesman for the delegation, strongly urged the committee to agree on the principle of the Winnipeg reso- lution that the federal govern- ment provide aid and guarantee against possible loss for such projects, and asked that the question of who shall constitute the administering authority be left for solution until a later date. Question of whether the city Should participate in any auth- ority set up for local projects has been held out by various aldermen as 4 problem demand- ing solution ean be taken. No reply has as yet been re- ceived from Winnipee Gity Council to a iIetter from the building committee expressing the view that the city should not . have to participate, but that the federal fovernment or some other “independent” authority be in charge. No decision on the question was reached at this week’s meet- ing on the basis of not having heard from Winnipeg, and the matter was “left on the table” again until the next meeting of the committee. Discussion on the resolution brought forth no direct objection to the principle involved, with several aldermen expressing agreement. Alderman Jack Price in particular stressed that no one was opposed to it. “In prin- ciple,” he said, “we are agreed. The only matter of difference is as to who should administer. We Should adopt the principle, especially that the federal TOV- ernment should shoulder the losses.” While there was no direct op- position expressed to this view- point, Alderman George Bus- of reaching a solution of the low-rental housing problem. He did not, however, press this point, being satisfied to allow postponement of any further ac- tion until the Winnipeg reply. MecPeake clashed with Bus- combe on this point and pointed out that the Gity of Winnipeg raised the question because they felt that any city “that is concerned with the question” should be able to ap- ply for this type of loan. in Canada, Speakers Stress Unity A 27th Anniversary Rally Unity between Canada and the Soviet Union was the keynote of the rally in céleb tion of the 27th anniversary of the founding of the USSR which was held: in the Boil makers Hall on Tuesday evening, this week. The celebration, which drew a capacity audience, was sponsored by the Vancouver branch, Na- tional Council for Canadian- Soviet Friendship. G. A. Zyrianoy, Soviet trade commissioner in Vancouver, was present as a special guest of the Council. In attendance also were Soviet merchant seamen, a num- ber of whom took part in the enjoyable program. Representatives of the armed forces, the church, service clubs, civic leaders, Vancouver Russian organizations and labor were also present as speakers and platform guests. All speakers _expressed their profound . admiration for the heroic deeds of the Red Army and the Soviet people, and stressed the necessity for strengthening the unity that had been achieved between Canada and her great ally and neighbor. Nigel Morgan, IWA interna- tional board member, empha sized the high degree of unity that had been achieved between the United - Nations during the course of the war and saw the hope of the maintenance of peace after victory in the continuance before any stand combe brought up his pet argu- ment of lack of materials, which apparently constitutes an surmountable mental hazard to- ward his adopting a perspective in- || Every day in every way clearer lines being drawn. On and a return to the pre-war problems. read this quotation from me the other day. and on my knee, hence the extra my head. enemy gives up. is no exception. the drive. From a friend, Cranbrook, all comers to beat it. _ EPP Financial Campaign By JOHN McPEAKE the struggle for leadership shows one hand Tories of Drew and his uk cohabiting: with fascist groupings in Quebec, and on the other hand recognition amongst progressive forces that a coalition of democratic forces is necessary to combat the Tory bid for power unemployment and all its attendant Do you need another reason for getting into the fight? Well one of the boys overseas who wrote “I am in. France now. Down in the bottom of a slit trench as there is not much room in a slit shaky writing. To add to this is the fact that mortars, and shells, are passing both ways over “T suppose that you read in the Well, a few Poles and Czechs, etce., once in a while, but the Hun is still full of fight even is taking it much worse than we are on all fronts, and this one “Keep the Home Front going John, and I may be home soon.” Sure all our boys want to be home soon, after victory, and we are anxious to welcome them. They are depending on us to protect the home front; to Secure it against any return to the unemployment of years ago. We have to keep faith with our boys overseas by entering into this election to win democratic administration. Now for a few of the names of the week and other news of $50; G. Diykestra, 910; Hastings E. Club, $30; smith, $34; Vi McGrae, $65; John MePeake, $40.50; Kelowna and Vernon, $12.50: Prince Rupert, $49.20; ““w.c.? Com. Dr., Van- couver, $5; Ladysmith, $39.50; Bill Rigby, $20; Corey Camp- bell, $5; ’Ole Bill, $90; Mt. Cartier, Smith, North Burnaby, $15; Roy LaVigne, New Westminster, $15. Roy LaVigne, New Westminster, are too small and he has accepted a trench I have to write papers that some of the come over though he B.C., $30; Friend, Vancouver, John Bucie, Lady- via Wm. Holyk, $25; Bob says the Vancouver pledges quota of $250, and challenges and strengthening of this unity. Alderman Willard Greyell, fspeaking on behalf of Mayor J. W. Cornett who was unable to attend, called for rejection of anti-Soviet propaganda which would tend to undermine the friendly relations that were be- ing so well developed between Canada and the Soviet Union. He pointed to this friendliness as Jone of the mainstays of the present military. Germany. The mutual benefit to both nations,- economically and diplo- matically involved in the bridg- ing of difference and the build- ing of confidence was stressed effort against by Sam Shearer, Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Garmen executive member. \ This theme was also developed by ‘Trade Commissioner Zyria- nov, who looked forward to a continuing improvement in the FLOYD HAMILTON NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. —Floyd Hamilton, popular mem- ber of the Surrey school board and {International Representative of the TWA, has announced his in- tention to seek re-election at the coming school board elections. For the past two years he has led a campaign for better educa- tional facilities in Surrey, and together with Trustee Anne Low- ery, is largely responsible for having three new schools built in this community in the past year. Alex Eyton, member of the Fishermen’s Union, who was de- feated in the last election only by a scant margin, has announe- ed his willingness to contest the election again this year. Alex has shown a keen interest in school ‘affairs and is a2 very popular choice for trustee, relations between Canada = the USSR, an improyem which would be of great ben, to both countries. : | Yugoslav Ai Is Generous Yugoslavs in Canada, abo 25,000 in number, have q lected approximately $20( 000 in the last Six mont for the shipment of medi supplies, clothing and otk necessities to their sufferi and heroic countrymen in £ homeland. This was { proud statement of Nikola Ko; cevich, national organizer of + Council of Canadian South Sls to Aid Free Yugoslavia, in interview with P.A. this wee Kovaceyich, very tall; ww built and impressive, spoke slow measured words of ¢ }meeds of his people in Huroj | He Stressed the great sacrific they shave made in the battle 7 liberation and of the terrible p vations suffered by men, wW men and children. His present tour, he declar ‘is directly concerned with ¢ loading of a special ship, ni at an eastern port, and while ¢ drive has been very gratify: there is still not enough fur ‘on hand for completion of t¢ loading of the ship to full < pacity. This obstacle he hopes will overcome with the assistan especially of the trade unio who have playea a major pa in the campaign. He was al | grateful for the support giv by Anglo-Saxon, French-Cana | ian, Russian and Ulrainian Gi Nadian groups. 4 In addition to medical sSupplice of which $50,000 worth has be purchased through the Ganadia Government, the Council is no buyine used uniforms, shoe underwear, blankets and othe; such goods from Canadian mil tary stores for shipment. Th campaign for funds is supple mented by an appeal for a types of used clothing to be sen as well. Following an address deliver ed to Vancouver Yugoslavs las week, $8,000 was raised for th} campaign. He reported that Io eal Yugoslavs have alread; raised $42,000 for the cause, ant have sent -6,000 .pounds of uset clothing. This week anothe 3,000 pounds will be sent. - The first tag day that wa: ever held in Canada for Yugo: slavia was put on in Victoria thr week before he reported and the citizens responded with a con~ tribution of $900.