Jenkins terms federal offer , on jobless utterly inadequate” Labor aldermanic candidate Sam Jenkins, president of Marine Workers and Boiler- makers, told the Pacific Tribune this week that the federal aid offer to municipalities to pro- vide work for the unemployed is “not only late but much too little, and doesn’t square with Prime Minister Diefenbaker’s statement that ‘no Canadian will suffer from unemployment.’ ” Noting the mounting unem- ployment in the shipbuilding industry, with hundreds of his own union members jobless for months, Jenkins was sharply critical of the federal govern- ment’s attitude on unemploy- ment. Continued MINE pledge to continue operations. Less than two months later and with little more than a few hours’ notice, the com- pany arbitrarily shut down its ‘Britannia operations. Over the past decade, the working force at Britannia mines has declined from a high of 1,200 to around 400 at the time of the shutdown. While. it is likely, according to Mine-Mill spokesmen, that the majority of the 400 miners may resume their jobs when Britannia operations re-open, the question of future govern- ment control and operation of Britannnia mines is not ruled out. ‘ As one Mine-Mill member put it,” the stability and well- being of Britannia as a min- ing community must not again be left to the whims of a foreign company which bases its continuity of operations on the market fluctuations of cop- per prices. Should another situation arise where the com- pany threatens a shutdown, government control and opera- tion must follow to assure the miners and their families the ‘yight of their jobs, homes and community.” Jan Sibelius concert Under auspices of the Van- couver branch, Finnish Organ- ization of Canada, a Jan Sibe- lius memorial concert. will be held this Sunday, December 7, 7 p.m. in Clinton Hall, 2605 East Pender. The orchestra will be direct- ed by Harry Gomez and the choir by Margaret Fewster. PATRONIZE CEDAR FUEL & TRANSFER Phone: 566-R-3 Cedar, B.C. TED HARRIS 757 East Hastings St. Vancouver 4, B.C. Painters’ and Paperhangers’ Supplies Sunworthy Wallpaper Reg. 45c - Now 19¢ a roll “The federal government’s offer to pay 50 percent of the labor costs (less than one quarter of total cost) of ap- proved municipal projects,” Jenkins said, “is a gift horse that won’t bear close examina- tion. The federal government knows there are scores of municipalities in our country in deep financial difficulties and completely unable to take up its offer. “Had the federal govern- ment’s proposal underwritten 50 percent of the cost of ap- proved projects, and had this been supplemented by a like provincial offer of -35 or 40 percent, leaving the munici- palities to bear an approximate 10 percent, such an arrange- ment would have made sense. “As it stands, it is a mis- leading and totally inadequate gesture, designed mainly to enhance Tory prestige rather than assist the municipalities find jobs for their unemployed. “Some few municipalities in B.C. are considering construc- tion projects under this scheme,” the labor candidate continued, “but these projects at the best will provide work for a handful of men. “If we are to take the fed- eral labor department’s own estimation of a serious rise in unemployment this winter over last year’s peak, then ‘some- thing much bigger than the present municipal aid pro- posals will have to be forth- coming from Ottawa.” Speaking of- the sewers, roads and sidewalk projects now planned by Vancouver City Council and submitted to Ottawa for approval, Jenkins OVALTINE CAFE 251 EAST HASTINGS Vancouver, B.C. QUALITY SERVICE “Everything in Flowers” FROM EARL SYKES 56 E. Hastings - MU. 1-3855 Vancouver, B.C. did some calculations. “These projects will involve an expenditure of some $809,- 250,, of which the federal share (if approved) would be ap- proximately $185,770. But ac- cording to City Hall officials the projects will provide work for only some 100 more men, at a time when Vancouver will be counting its unem- ployed in the thousands. “Something more is needed, which is precisely why labor from now on in must have strong representation at City Hall.” Addressing a capacity audi- ence of unemployed workers in Pender Auditorium on Tues- day this week, electrical work- er Ed. Simpson declared that “a substantial part of the alis- wer to our growing unemploy- ment problem can be stated in one short sentence — diplo- matic and trade relations with People’s China.” Simpson complemented his remarks with a showing of the films he took during his visit to China, in 1957. He also read a letter he had received since, his return from the Chinese vice-director of trade in Shanghai. The letter stressed the fact that China would be happy to have ex- Unemployed hear Simpson on China tended ‘trade relations with Canada, emphasizing the coun- try’s most urgent immediate requirement as agricultural machinery, fertilizers, factory equipment of all sorts, and un- limited lumber. products. “Here in Canada,” stated Simpson, “with a working force much less than the popu- lation of Peking, we face growing mass unemployment and hardship. But over there, with a population of 650 mil- lion, there is not only no un7 employment but an actual shortage of required labor, plus a limitless market for much of Canada’s surplus pro- duction. It’s time we took the cold war blinkers off.” CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING A charge of 50 cents for each insertion of five lines or less with 10 cents for each addi- tional line is made for notices appearing in this column. No notice will be accepted later than Tuesday nook of the week of publication. NOTICES The Pacific Tribune office will be closed on Saturday until further notice. DEADLINE FOR COMING EVENTS COLUMN — All copy must be in the Pacific Tribune office not later than 12 noon Tuesday. COMING EVENTS—Province DEC — VARIETY CON- ‘6 CERT will be pre- sented by the Federation of Russian Canadians,’ (Vancou- ver Branch) at the Ukrainian Hall, No. 2 Rd. and Maple St., Steveston, Sunday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. You are cordially in- vited to attend. COMING EVENTS—City DEC. 6 to a HOUSE SOCIAL — this SAT. DEC. 6 from 8:30 p.m. till? ? at LEGEBOKOFF’S— 3316 Garden Drive (just off Nanaimo and 19th). Dancing, games, good food. Everyone welcome. — For a real good NEW LOCATION 4560 West 10th Ave., Vancouver, B.C. Castle Jewelers Watchmaker and Jewelers Special ~Dis- ; z count to all # Tribune Read- ## ers. Bring this 7 ad with you. 2 DEC 1 —PEACE BAZAAR = - Sat. Dec. 13 from 2 p.m. on. Russian People’s Home — 600 Campbell Ave. DON’T MISS — MEXICAN ART EXHIBIT—Pictures are for sale. SMORGASBOARD DINNER — at 6:00 pm. — Adults: $1.00, Children 35c. FOLK FESTIVAL HOOTE- NANNY — 8:00 p.m.—Admis- sion. 75c. Bring the family! time—come out: DEC 7 — SOVIET FILM . BOUNTIFUL SUMMER will be shown at the Russian People’s Home — 600 Campbell Ave., SUNDAY, DEC. 7 at 8 p.m. English sub- titles. Everyone welcome. 20 — GRAND to DEC. 15 BAZAAR will be held daily for 7 to 12 p.m. starting MONDAY, DEC. 15. Russian People’s Home—600 Campbell Ave. -Games—Valu- able Prizes — Fun for all. BIG WIND-UP SUPPER and DANCE on SAT. DEC. 20. Everyone welcome. DEC 13 Keep this date = open—B.C. PEACE COUNCIL ANNUAL BAZAAR Sat. Dec. 13 from 1 p.m. on. Russian. Hall — 600 Campbell Ave. NEW YEAR’S PARTY ON NEW YEAR’S EVE do your celebrating at BURN- ABY SOCIAL CLUB’S DANCE !! Reserve a table for your party and you'll get all the music, mixer, ‘decor and,atmosphere you can use. TURKEY SUPPER served at 12:30 a.m. Tickets * going fast! $3.00 each. Tel. HE. 1-6801. BUSINESS PERSONALS q GREET YOUR FRIENDS this Xmas through the columns of the Pacific Tribune. An at- tractive boxed greeting from you and your family, wish- ing your friends season’s greetings, for only $2. Send cash and your name to the Pacific Tribune, Room 6, 426 Main St., Vancouver 4. HASTINGS BAKERIES LTD. —Seandinavian products a specialty. 716 East Hastings Street. Phone MU, 4-9719. z December 5, 1958 — A GIFT that will last a year- Give a copy of Hal Griffin’s book, British Columbia: The People’s Early Story, price $1 (plus 5 -cents tax) 10 your friends this Xmas: Send orders to Pacific Tribune, Room 6, 426 Main © St., Vancouver 4. (Use cou- pon on page 4). THE STEAM ROOM — Drake St. at Granville. (Yale Hotel). BATHS — MASS~ AGE — THERAPY. The working man’s Remedial Centre. MU. 3-0719. REGENT TAILORS LTD. — Custom Tailors and Ready to wear. For personal sel vice see Henry Rankin at 324 W. Hastings St. Van couver 3. MU. 1-8456. _0.K. RADIO SERVICE — Specializing in TV repaits: Latest precision equipme? used. 1420 West Pender st MU. 4-1012. : : 34 TRANSFER - 1420 Comme!” cial Drive. Call Nick, HA 4058. ae HALLS FOR RENT RUSSIAN PEOPLE’S HOME - Available for meetings, We™ dings, and banquets at ee es sonable rates. 600 Campb@" 4 Ave. MU. 4-9939. a ee CLINTON HALL, 2605 a Pender. Available for bay” quets, Weddings, Meeting” etc. Phone HA. 3277. — PENDER AUDITORIUM (Marine Workers) 339 West Pender LARGE & SMALL HALLS FOR RENTALS Phone MU. 1-9481 a 6 PACIFIC TRIBUNE—PAGE