Ash Street Productions presents Tom Paxton Sings for Peace Sun., Feb. 27, 2 p.m. Q.E. Playhouse Salute to Labor Sun., Apr. 10, 2 p.m. Q.E. Playhouse Leon Bibb Tribute to Paul Robson Sun., June 12, 2 p.m. Q.E. Playhouse Series Tickets Adult $26, $24, $22 OAP, Children $16, $14, $12 Series and single tickets at orc, CBO, all Lower Mainland Woodwards Stores AMS, UBC Info. 687-4444 Charge It — 687-1818 Ideal for Christmas Presents BRITISH COLUMBIA ‘No weapons tests here’ — B:C. Fed The B.C. Federation of Labor convention Friday called on the federal government to “‘refuse to allow foreign nations to test weapons of nuclear capacity on Canadian soil and to maintain Canada as a nuclear-free zone.”’ The resolution, a composite drawn up from more than a dozen resolutions on disarmament sub- mitted by local unions, urged the federation to continue “‘its worthy efforts towards peace and world disarmament’’ and encouraged the Canadian Labor Congress to do likewise. It also instructed the federation, through the CLC, to press the federal government ‘‘to dissociate itself completely from the foreign policy of the Reagan administra- tion by withdrawing from NATO and Norad, and (to) proclaim a foreign policy for peace and nuclear disarmament.” Although the policy was easily passed by the delegates at the clos- ing session of the week-long con- ‘ vention, three delegates questioned ae | @ Divorce and Family Law ®@ Personal Injury and Insurance Claims ®@ Real Estate and Conveyancing RANKIN & COMPANY Barristers & Solicitors 4th Floor, 195 Alexander St., Vancouver, B.C. V6A 1N8 682-2781 Offers a broad range of legal services including: @ Labour Law @ Criminal Law @ Estates and Wills ot movement. CHRISTMAS APPEAL For many years, Rita Tanche was the Peace Council's § top money raiser. This is our first appeal in which we will ¢ be without,Rita’s great work in soliciting support for our annual campaign. In her memory, we appeal to all who gave and to new supporters. to donate to the peace Contributions may be sent to: Fraser Valley Peace Council, 15991 Pacific Ave., White Rock, B.C. V4B 1T2 CS ae For any of your travel needs, big or small. Let Globe Tours find the best way for you! Hawaii @ Mexico @ Fiji Las Vegas @ Reno ® Calgary Montreal @ Paris @ London GLOBE TOURS 2679 East Hastings Street 253-1221 Vancouver, B.C. V5K1Z5 the part of the resolution urging withdrawal from NATO and Norad, and called on delegates to abandon the longstanding federa- tion policy. One delegate from the B.C. Government Employees Union asked delegates to consider the possibility of future NDP govern- ment which might attempt to withdraw from the military alliances. “If we did that, the Marines would be up here so fast, you would not know what happened,”’ Public Service Alliance delegate Perry Prior, who told the conven- tion that he worked for the Cana- dian forces, echoed that opposi- tion. “I agree that if we were to withdraw from NATO and Norad, the Marines would be up here,”’ he said. ‘‘And they’d better be fast because if they aren’t the Russians may be here first.”’ “If we as Canadians can’t adopt an independent foreign policy without fear of the Marines coming it is asad commentary,’” UFAWU delegate Homer Stevens said in response. He said that Canada should be “a bridge of peace between the people of the U.S. and the socialist world. | He urged that the resolution be adopted ‘‘and taken to heart by every local union.” Earlier, the convention unanimously endorsed a telegram _ to be sent to Don Phillips, minister of industry and small business development, condemning the defence industry opportunities seminar organized by the provin- cial ministry in conjunction with the Pentagon. “At a time when all Pans should be working diligently towards the permanent peaceful co-existence of all nations, we find your actions totally inappropriate and unacceptable,’’ said the telegram, sent Nov. 18. | For your holiday gifts Pentagon seminar protested While the heads of high- technology industry met with representatives of the Pentagon downstairs, more than 200 peo- ple from church groups, unions and student and community organizations staged a noon- hour demonstration at Van- couver’s Robson Square Mon- day to protest a defence industry opportunities seminar. “Jobs for peace, not for war,’’ demonstrators chanted, . summing up the sentiment of people outraged at the two-day seminar sponsored by the federal and provincial govern- ments with the aim of securing U.S. defense department con- tracts for B.C. industry. The seminar was taking place two days after municipalities across the province voted over- whelmingly for world disarma- ment in civic referendums. In Vancouver, people voted almost 80 percent for disarma- ment, alderman Bruce Yorke told the cheering crowd from the Robson Square courthouse steps. “‘They (the seminar’s spon- sors) asked the city of Van- couver if we would participate in this seminar. We told them ‘no way,’ ’”’ said Yorke. Reverend Ray Tingley of the Fairview Baptist Church said churches were united in the peace movement which is “‘the greatest crusade of our time.’’ He called the arms race a ““slobal scandal.” Australian trade unionist Bill Ethell, skipper of vessel Pacific Peacemaker involved in the flotilla protest of the Trident submarine in Washinton state last summer, said Pacific Ocean countries are ‘“‘used and abused by U.S. military power.”’ IMPORTS FROM THE USSR Candies, chocolates and tea _ Porcelain @ Ceramics @ Records Children’s Story Books @ Matroshka Dolls Ukrainska Knyha 2677 Hastings St., Vancouver, 253-8642 Beat the monopoly rip-off! Do your shopping at Xmas Lalor Bazaar. Sunday, Dec. 5, 12:30-5 p.m. Peretz School, 6184 Ash St. Int'l food mart e home baking handicrafts e plants books e white elephant All welcome! Classified Advertising COMING EVENTS NOV. 27 — UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinians. Bazaar from 1-6 p.m. Food, han- dicrafts, rummage sale. Adm. $1. Public meeting with speakers & cultural presentation, 7:30 p.m. Adm. $5, unempl. $3. Ukraininan Hall, 805 E. Pender St. Sponsored by Canada-Palestine Association. DEC. 3 — OSVALDO TORRES, popular Chilean songwriter, folklorista, John Oliver Auditorium, 530 E. 41st Ave., 7 p.m. Donation: $5. Tickets at Octopus Books East, 253-0923, Vanc. Folk Music Festival, 879-2931. Sponsored by Chilean Cultural Society. DEC. 4 — Card night and social at the Brown's, 12127 - 95A Ave., Surrey. Games, refreshments, good company, 8 p.m. For ride, ph. 590-1248. DEC. 11 — Lasagna dinner at Pat and Wendy's, 13969 - 113 Ave. Sur- rey. From 6 p.m. on, $5. Spons. by Fraser Valley YCL. DEC. 31 — Welcome the New Year at Fishermen’s Hall with the YCL. Tickets on sale now, ph. 585-9935. DEC. 31 — FRC New Year's Gala, 7 p.m., Russian Peoples Home, 600 Campbell Ave. Hot turkey dinner. Dance to live western music, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Advance tickets $15 to Dec. 22, after that $20. For reserva- tions phone 254-3430, 255-6488, 420-5866, 253-8180. COMMERCIAL CONDOR’S PAINTING & build- ing maintenance. Free estimate. Phone 433-1145. A progressive firm owned and operated by Chilean Canadians. Reasonable rates. GRAMMA PUBLICATIONS. Complete printing services. Bro- chures, menus, leaflets, etc. Spe- cial rates for the progressive move- ment. A union shop. 1595 Ww. 3rd Ave., Van. 733-6822. ROOF REPAIRS — New roofs. Reasonable. Ph. 277-3352. ELECTRICAL, plumbing, appli- ance repairs. Don Berg. 255-7287. AUTO REPAIRS, tune-ups to all makes. Exp. mechanic, $10 per hr. Call Richard Saunders, 879-4038. WANTED ASSORTED ITEMS for white elephant table. Bring to Xmas Labor Bazaar, Peretz School, Dec. 5. LEGAL SERVICES RANKIN, McMURRAY & BOND, Barristers & Solicitors. 157 Alexander St., 2nd Floor, Van- couver. 682-3621. DIRECTORY COMMUNIST PARTY OF CAN- ADA offices located at 102-2747 E. Hastings St., Van. Ph. 254-9836. For information on political issues or assistance in political activity. HALLS FOR RENT RUSSIAN PEOPLE’S HOME — Available for rentals. For reserva- tions phone 254-3430. WEBSTERS CORNERS HALL — Available for banquets, meetings, etc. For rates: Ozzie, 325-4171 or 462-7783. UKRAINIAN CANADIAN CUL- TURAL CENTRE — 805 East Pen- der St., Vancouver. Available for banquets, weddings, meetings. Ph. 254-3436. PACIFIC TRIBUNE—NOVEMBER 26, 1982—Page 11 |