Gov't seeking chief coroner VANCOUVER (UP) — The British Columbia govern- ment has decided te appoint a chief coroner to supervise the province’s 150 coroners. The government is ad- vertising for applicants for the post, and Indicate the job would be of interest to persons earning more than $40,000 a year. The advertisements, which appeared in local newspapers this weekend, say the successful applicant would be responsible for the eoroner’s act, drafted and passed by the former New Democratic Parly govern- ment, but not yet proclaimed. The new coroner would control and supervise , coroner’s throughout the province, conducting their training and preparing a code of ethics. At present, B.C, coroner's are re- sponsible to the deputy attor- ney-general. The advertisement says those thinking of applying ‘should be qualified doctors or lawyers, or persons with specialized training and experience. Prison doctor examined VANCOUVER (CP) -- An inveozation into the ac- tivities of a doctor formerly employed at the Lower Mainland Regional ; Correctional Centre in nearby Burnaby has been completed and a report sent to AttorneyGeneral Garde Gardom. The doctor, who has not been Identified, did not have his contract at the prison renewed after five women, members of the Sons of Freedom Doukhobor sect, ’ complained in June that he used toothpaste instead of lubricating jelly to conduct an internal examination of a female prisoner. No charges were lald, but. the British Columbia College of Physicians ordered an investigation by a college committee. Aspokesman for the group paid it will be up to Gardom to act on the committee’s recommendations. The recommendations have not been made public. - Thieves lift athletes loot ELMSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — An 800-pound safe, con- taining at least $7,000 belonging to New York Rangers of the National .- Hockey League, was stolen from a hotel early Monday, police said. A detective said between $7,-000 and $8,000 inside the safe belonged to the Rangers, who were staying - at the hotel while training in nearby Hawthorne. An undetermined amount of cash and valuables belonging to other guests also was taken, he said. ... Names in the news - ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) ~- The celebrity life has . overwhelmed Ben _ Abruzzo, one of three men — to cross the Atlantic . Ocean in a helium balloon last August. . “Ie ig more difficult ‘than the pre-flight” planning, the final flight - preparations or the flight ' itself,” Abruzzo said. .- “7 am. just over: whelmed at the great - « .gtlention. IL couldn’t have ° - been anticipated or ex- _eily’s new Italian- American Hall of Fame. He said the worldwide ‘attention focused on him and his fellow ballonists, Moxie Anderson and Larry Newman of Albu- queriue, has been more emanding than they expected. He sald that since the fiveday adventure that began in the United States and ended Aug. 36 in the French countryside, they have been besieged requests to endorse political candidates Vancouver coroner Glen _ MacDonald, who for years has been supervising other coroners in the province and conducting major inquests, said Monday the ap- pointment of a chief coroner is a positive. However, MacDonald did rs not say whether he would apply for the new post. Doug Jacks, the coroner in nearby New Westminster, said the position won't be easy to fill. Highly-trained forensic pathologists are “BCGEU HOSTS BURNABY -- The 43,000 member B.C, Govern- ment Employees’ Union will play host te representatives of its Swedish counter pari, a 150,000 member union when they visit Van- couver. : The swedish public employee union whichis a white collar union representing government Rights battle continues WASHINGTON (CP) — Supporters ef equal rights for women in the United Slates plan to pul the next few years Lo use justifying a congressional reprieve for the beleagured equal rights amendment (ERA). ° By a margin Friday uf almost twoto one, the Senate followed the House . of Representatives in ap- proving a measure that would extend the time limit Belween now and then, supporters of the amend- ment must convince at least three more states to ratify the ERA so it can be at- tached to the U.S, Con- stitution, They have their work cul out for them. ; The National Organization of Women, which with 100,000 members is the largest feminist organization in the U.S., renewed during a weekend méeling ils” declaration that a “state of emergency" exists for the ERA, which would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex. There appears to be good reason for their warning. TERRACE-KITIMAT rare, hesaid, with only about two or three currently operating in Canada. employees, is sending a five person delegation . 1982, for states to ratify the ERA by three years, lo June 30, daily herald SECOND SECTION UR MONEY!» In the current negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, Canada Post believes that the time has come for Canadians to be given the facts, and the opportunity to draw their own conclusions. After all, it's your postal service...and your money. UNION POSITION EMPLOYER OFFER Hours of Work A 30-hour week for 40 hours pay This includes an estimated 18 hours for wash-up periods, breaks, and lunch periods Hours of Work A 40-hour week for 40 hours pay This Includes 2'/ hours for wash-up periods and breaks Wages An increase of $1.11 per hour plus unlimited Cost Of Living ' Allowance (COLA) a This would represent a wage rate of $11.00 per hour betore premiums and COLA (based on a 30-hour work week). Meaning that as of 31st December 1978, a pastal clerk would - earn at least $17,218 per annum, including COLA, but excluding premiums and overtime. Wages A total increase of $1 01 per hour* This includes 41¢ in hourly wa es plus 60¢ per hour Cost Of Living Allowance (COLA) payments. ; With the increase, a postal clerk could earn $7.76 per hour for a 40-hour week. This amounts to at least $16,196 per annum, including COLA, but excluding premiums and overtime. *Subject ta AIB appraval Shift Premiums (In addition to the basic wage rate} — $3.63 per hour for evenings and nights (based ona 30-hour week) — $22.00 per hour for Saturdays (based on a 30-hour week} — $39.00 per hour tor Sundays (based on a 30-hour week) Shift Premiums (In addiflon to the basic wage rate) — 40¢ per hour for evenings and nights — 60¢ per hour for Saturday work — 75¢ per hour for Sunday work Holidays —4 weeks trom the ist year —5 weeks after 6 years —6 weeks afler 11 years —7 weeks after 16 years : —Plus 1 week foreach year after 20 years Holidays —3 weeks from 1st year —3 weeks after 13 years —5 weeks after 27 years The current negotiations are for a better mail service for Canadians. During long negotiations, Canada Post has made serious efforts to find areas of agreement. We have made offers guaranteeing job security, classification and wages to individuals in the event of technological change. The Union's position as outlined above is the same as it was months ago. Our offer represents an average annual increase of $1,709 including COLA, over an 18-month period. The Canadian taxpayer shouldn't be asked to pay more.