a oa THE CURRENT issue of the Labour Gazette marks the 60th anniversary of its publication as the official journal of the federal department of labour. : * * # THE AMERICAN labour movement is backing Senator John Kennedy all the way and has instituted an intensive drive which they hope will help in getting the Senator elected to the White House. ’ ‘the Newfoundland Government. Pa * * # MERGER TALKS between the 27,000-member National Union of Public Service Employees and the 43,000-member National Union of Public Employees have stalled over financing. No new talks have been scheduled. On Sloan Recommendations Stricter Controls Urged For Forests Important recommendations made by the late Hon. Gordon McGregor Sloan with regard to the forests of British Columbia should be given effect without further delay. This view was expressed by the workers in the industry at the recent [WA Regional convention. Stricter control should be exer- cised by the Government of control and management of the British Columbia over the forest] forests as well as supervision of wealth of the province, they said.} cutting methods. Because of their vital interest That research facilities be im- in the future of the forest pro-| proved. ducts industry, a programme of That stricter control over the complete forest utilization and re-| threats of fire and insects be generation was urged. Only such | established. a programme, it was stated, will That more extensive scientific protect the potential value of the| enquiries be made into the utiliz- forests. ation of waste in the forest Proposals Made products industry. Several constructive measures were proposed, as follows: That the present forest service | mission as recommended by Com- be expanded to provide for the | missioner Sloan. The Government was urged to appoint a Forest Advisory Com- fe CARLING'S PILSENER «-.- of course! When it comes to enjoying a WESTERN’ CANADIAN LUMBER WORKER - =e ee NVEN ihc TION DELEGAT SS a le Aes se Store your valuables in a... ES LOCAL 1-405, CRANBROOK CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Local 1-71, R. Gibson; Local 1-80, J. A. Hutchinson; Local 1-85, E. Foxcroft, Chairman; Local 1-217, M. Rasmussen; Local 1-357, D. Steeves; Local 1-363, B. Falk; Local 1-367, W. F. Cain; Local 1-405, R. Pakula; Local 1-423, G. Major, Secretary; Local 1-424; W. Rommel. _ a OS 1 & RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Local 1-71, R. Pickering; Local 1-80, S$. Abercrombie; Local 1-85, S. Parker; Local 1-118, E. Haw; Local 1-207, A. Christensen; Local 1-217, G. Kowbel; Local 1-357, T. W. Trineer, Chairman; Local 1-363, N. Chernoff; Local 1-367, Art Corey; Local 1-405, Art Damstrom; Local 1-417, J. Kelly; Local 1-423, J. C. Walls; Local 1-424, J. Holst, Secretary. SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX This way you know where your important papers are, at 800 Branches Why not call in and arrange for one , . . now! CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE in Canada