PT drive in full swing BY ERNIE CRIST, DRIVE MANAGER The PT circulation drive is now in full swing. The proposals for the drive are now in the hands of the press clubs and the first pledges have already come in. We hope to hear shortly from the other remaining clubs. Our goal is to renew several hundred expiries, boost street sales and win a minimum of 150 new readers during the next two months. Unlike the big commercial press, whose funds enable it to engage expensive advertising to achieve its aim, the circulation of our paper can only be boosted by the members of the press clubs, the readers and supporters of the PT themselves. The need to build circulation is always present, but this is Particularly so now, when increasing costs of printing and Other expenses are putting a heavy strain on our operation. Rising production costs can only be offset by winning more readers — this is one reason why, Wwe must boost circulation, but it is by no means the only one. We ‘must boost circulation so that the PT can become a much sharper weapon insthe hands of the progressive community; so that it can speak with an even louder voice in the struggles of the people. Inadequate housing, hospital and education facilities, the plight of the old age pensioners, the continuing struggle against war and the relentless offensive by big business — these are but a Dear Comrades and Subscribers: I am writing this letter in the name of my beloved wife, Ada Towle, who died September 11, 1970. : The cause of her death is - immaterial according to the “standards of the medical profession. That same profession is part and parcel of the establishment of capitalism, and capitalism has no heart and no sympathy. The real cause, summed up, is the result. of the capitalist system, which thrives on the poverty and misery of people. The insufficiency of the bare needs of life from time to time generates the life-draining fear and worry about tomorrow. As in Ada’s case and many more like her you can go back 70 years and find a continuation of such conditions of want and fear. But now there is a beacon, _ not just in the skies but right here on earth — socialism. We “here:in Canada and the rest of the capitalist world are not going to acquire it over night, nor are We going to achieve it by pitting one group of workers’ against another. é We are going to achieve it by few of the struggles people of the province are engaged in. The job of our paper is to be in the forefront — to provide the people with the ammunition they need in their everyday struggles. But our paper can play its part only if it is sufficiently strong — if it reaches more people especially those who have experienced first hand the effects of big business exploitation. You know these people. They are your neighbours, your friends and your. workmates — help them to become more effective in their fight against austerity and depression — introduce them to the PT. To conduct the drive in a spirit of incentive and socialist competion valuable Lenin book prizes will be given to any supporter who wins 5 or 10 new readers respectively or to anyone who sells 250 or 500 papers. In addition two specially made up shields will be given to the best Press Club in the drive — one for the city and one for the outlying points. Also the latest standing of the clubs will be published in the columns of this paper periodically. There are already hundreds of expiries ready to be picked up now and hundreds of additional subs will expire shortly. If you are a member of a press club or a reader at large we appeal to you to put your shoulders to the wheel and help us reach our goal. Win a new reader! Order a weekly bundle for sale or distribution! Renew your own sub without delay! more, even if it is just another bottle of milk for the children. Ada in her small way always worked towards this end and so if you agree with these bold statements, I am sure she would endorse the idea of me asking you to renew your subscription and try and try again to get a new subscription to the Pacific Tribune. It would be the finest expression of a memorial award | to compensate a‘ little for her loss. The Tribune needs your help and I need your help in my work for the paper and the movement. Phone me or write me but be sure to contact the paper or myself. Your comrade in the struggle, Bob Towle, 4334 Halley Ave., Burnaby 1, B.C. - VieTamization! More medical supplies leave city for Vietnam IN LOVING MEMORY CATERINA D’AMICO Who passed away Oct. 4, 1968. Always remembered by her Husband Pietro. Daughters Ivonne & Rita, and son Tony. Attention VICTORIA READERS! MARXIST LECTURE Ist ina series “INFLATION” a tape by Emil Bjarnason, Vancouver Economist. Discussion to follow SUN. OCTOBER 4 at 7:30 P.M. 424 SKINNER ST. For information phone 383-5584 Beaver Transfer * Moving * Packing * Storage 573 East Hastings St. Phone 254-3711 On September 17, twelve crates of goods left Vancouver on the Soviet S.S. Otrodnoe bound for Vietnam. Eight boxes represent the 26th shipment of Children’s Commit- tee of the Canadian Vietnam Aid for Vietnam Civilians, and brings the total of clothing and bedding to the children of Vietnam to more than 42,000 items. Besides the 1,410 articles of garments and blankets, clothing fabric and knitting wool in this consignment, there are large quantities of vitamin D powder for children suffering from rickets living underground in combat areas in South Vietnam. It contains also surgical supplies, crutches, bed linen and medical journals. In addition, four crates comprise gifts of 2,000 scientific books and journals from professors at Harvard university and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. These are directed to the Central Scientific Library in Hanoi and are valued at $2,500. subject of talk “Repression and Political Im- prisonment under the Government of South Vietnam’’ will be the subject of an address by Dr. Allan Brick to a public meeting on Sunday, September 27 at 8 p.m. in the Coronation Room, Y.W.C.A. Burrard & Dunsmuir Streets. Dr. Brick will base his state- ments on observations and information gained when he directed a Study Team of prominent religious and civil leaders on a fact-finding mission to South Vietnam in May June of 1969. During their tour the Team visited prisons, interviewed former and present political prisoners as well as a cross- section of the population. Upon returning to the United States members of the Team have been active in urging the United States Congress and the administration to act for an end to the repressive Thieu government. Dr. Brick will also give an analysis of President Nixon’s Vietnamization policy. Dr. Brick, who spent 15 years in the teaching profession and has written a number of articles on English and American literature, received his PhD from Yale University. Since 1966 his main interests have been centred in student movements, campus protests and the subject of peace in Vietnam. As Director of the National Program of the Fellowship of Reconciliation he has lectured in many States on the question of non-violence, particularly re- lating to Conscientious Objectiar, tre Draft and the Youth Revolution. Wann en TED HARRIS 757 East Hastings St. Vancouver 4, B.C. Painters and Paperhangers Supplies Sunworthy Wallpaper Reg. 45¢ — Now 19¢ a Roll eCecoeceecesesecevesetecesor OVALTINE CAFE 251. EAST HASTINGS Vancouver, B.C. QUALITY SERVICE Beeccesocecoesoes Ceevesecosencece® Classified advertising COMING EVENTS Sixth Annual CANADA-CUBA WINTER CARNIVAL Leaves Vancouver Dec. 18, 1970 ONLY $659.00 Contact: OCT. 3 — A Pre-Season HOCKEY SOCIAL & MUSI- CAL EVENING. FUN — PRIZES— REFRESHMENTS. SAGS-OCT -3at- 8:30: PM. AUUC HALL (lower floor) 805 E. Pender St. Admission 50¢. Ausp: Van. Regional C’ttee (CPC). All welcome. OCT. 10 —:-FALL TEA & BAKE SALE will be held on SATURDAY - OCT. 10th frome. to “2= P.M. atthe FISHERMEN’S HALL — 138 East Cordova St.’ White elephant booth — fish pond Proceeds to: NOVA SCOTIA STRIKE FUND. Sponsored by Vancouver Women’s Aux. UKRAINIAN CANADIAN CULTURAL CENTRE — 805 East Pender St., Vancou- ver 4. Available for Banquets, Weddings, Meetings. Phone: 254-3436 RUSSIAN PEOPLE’S HOME- Available for meetings, ban- quets and weddings at rea- sonable rates. 600 Campbell Ave. 254-3430. BUSINESS PERSONALS REGENT TAILORS LTD— Custom Tailors and Ready- to-Wear, 324 W. Hastings St. MU 1-8456 or 4441 E. Hastings —CY 8-2030. See Henry Ran- unity in fighting for the everyday of U.F.A.W.U. Everyone kin for personal service. needs of the working class. That G LO B 2 T O U fe S welcome. capitalist system ands Dod SOS EP ha ELAUNDRY Bee rN MiIMD Ne: APQCaT GAN oe ee eee see cae Oa Pender, Available for bar LAUNDERE?TE understanding that he or she Vancouver 6, B.C.. quets, meetings, weddings,-~ - 2633 Commercial Dr... J eo See ee er eae Oe ee ee ee wasete=PHONG 25S Tht ace vane ASAT CUNOT CO SIEMST AS YATE SRA PACIFIC TRIBUNE—FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1970—PAGE 11 ee ee ee TAS ... Must stryggle, and demand.even..