Island HERE AND THERE: Residents of Comox, Courtenay and Camp- bell River have become increas- ingly concerned that there maj actually be nuclear arms stored at Comox Air Base since the crash of a Yank bomber in Spain and the loss inthe Mediterranean Sea of an H-bomb. It could happen in their vicinity, There are still those who think the whole affair was a test to see how much in- trusion from south of the border Canadians would permit. For it is thought there isnot strategical reason to have H-bombs at that location. * * * From Victoria comes infor- mation that the Education Minis- ter (who has one) is copping Flying Phil’s stock statements, (who hasn’t one); education, that is. When cornered by Opposition members he quotes figures in prolix which satisfies no one except himself, Then using the cliche, “the situation is under study by the department.” And to finalise, “many school districts also conducted research pro- grams.” How can you win? * * * In the Albernis the men who started the commotion about pol- lution are now under the impres- sion the government.is going to drop the issue and leave the whole affair as a football for municipal control, It hardly took clairvoy- ance to fortell that, for the So- creds are adept at passing the ball, * * * The sagacious City Council of Nanaimo has decided to take over the Gordon Street Parkade from the coin machine company it was leased to and run itas a free parking lot, Well they might, it was built by taxpayer mone) without their consent. * * * HOSPITAL HASSLE: At Coun- cil meeting in Nanaimo the sale of the “old hospital” came up for SeeeeeesesSsSeSsseesssseossee ‘Everything in Flowers’ FROM EARL SYKES \2 E. 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One alderman said some of Walter’s statements were almost falsehoods, and when that statement is analysed it causes one ponder whether the English language has altered somewhat from school days of a half century hence. From this corner a fortnight ago it was thought council was not inclined to pay attention to protests from any citizen, but that was without considering the potential of citizen Tickson, In summing up the situation Alder- man Barsby snapped, “This type of letter (Walter’s) should be ig- nored, just as should be the type of person who writes it.” Another alderman sajd he wondered if council were guilty of lack of public relations, “or if we are not giving the right information to the press.” At this point it would be in- teresting to know if the minutes of council meetings coincide with the releases to the press even now. So matter was shelved for the time being, probably to await another suggestion from pseudo genius who can find a solution to satisfy Mr. Tickson, but it won’t. Enjoy Good, Home-Cooked Meals at Jennie’s Cafe 335 Main St. | @ Modern equipment @ Dining room service We buy and sell Used Furniture Sporting Goods We are Reasonable We are at 573 E. HASTINGS ST. Beaver Transfer 254-3711 2043 East Hastings Street, Vancouver 6, B.L Planning a trip? LET US MAKE ALL YOUR ARRANGEMENTS Telephone 253-1221 Labor must go beyond economic demands, says Magnuson The large number of strikes in Canada last year and this year arose out of the impatience and frustration among the workers due to the policies being fol- lowed by the big monopolies, said Bruce Magnuson, National Labor Secretary of the Com- munist Party, at a luncheon meeting of trade unionists last Friday. Magnuson, who is a veteran oi many years standing in the On- tario trade union movement, and at one time was vice-president of the Ontario Federation of Labor, said that there were more strikes in 1965 than any other year in Canadian history. These struggles were provoked by the monopolies and anti-labor government policies which in- cluded the widespread use of in- junctions as well as an attack on the right of association. Magnuson said that policies of speed-up due to technological change, frustration over red tape legislation, fatigue among work- ers, and growing economic pres- sure sparked the large wave of strikes which also saw labor win some concessions as a result of its militant and united stand, WE ONLY WAY THese STUPID WORKER, CAN RAISE THEIR LING STANDARD {STO TAKE A WACECUT!" He said the quality of the strike movement over the past year con- cerned itself mainly with econ- omic matters but in many in- stances also went beyond the economic issues to demand security in the form of pensions, hours, holidays and protection from the effects of technological change. Drawing attention to the recent Freedman Commission report which advocated legislation pro- viding for re-opening of collec- tive bargaining agreements when technological changes are pend- ing which would affect the work- ers’ conditions, Magnuson said such legislation is not only needed federally, but also provincially.. He pointed out that labor was faced with the need to insist upon a voice when technological changes take place. The monopo- lies, said Magnuson, oppose labor challenging what they consider their “management rights.” But labor has no alternative and must go beyond immediate economic matters to concern itself with questions of full employment, capital investment — where and when it should take place, and foreign trade, The working class must fight for forms of social planning which will curb the monopoly interests and protect the people’s in- terests, He said the development of Canada’s economy was of vital concern to labor and drew atten- tion to the new U.S. guidelines. “The guidelines, adopted by the U.S., are aimed at draining Ca- nada’s financial resources: and curtailing productive activity and pose a serious inflation threat to Canada.” Labor cannot stand aside from such national issues and needs to develop a strong national consciousness, said Magnuson. “Formidable problems of policy and structure face organized labor in Canada,” he said, adding that the ailments Canada faces today stem from the nature of the society we live under and that the working class is concerned today with working out problems of approach to fundamental social change which is needed in Ca- nada. Charging that over one-quarter of our population live on below sub-standard incomes, and that the recent one percent interest rate announced by the Bank o* Canada will strike hard at work- ers, Magnuson said the labor movement needs tocome forward to help create an alternative force to the present monopoly set-up in Canada. “He urged stronger unity in labor’s ranks and said that the labor movement should unite to launch a coast-to-coast campaign “led by the CLC” to bring mil- lions of workers, now outside the unions, into the organized labor movement, URGENT! Pacific Tribune Reader requires 3 BDRM. HOUSE TO RENT Greater Van. Area. Phone MU 5-5836 | 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. somed [TED HARRIS | 757 East Hastings St. Vancouver 4, B.C. Painters’ and Paperhangers’ Supplies Sunworthy Wallpaper Reg. 45c—Now 19c a Roll Classified Advertising NOTICES COMING EVENTS FOR SALE COPY — DEADLINE FOR ALE _ADVERTISING, All copy must be in the offices of the PACIFIC TRIBUNE no later than 12 Noon on MONDAY. 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