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The Attack Must Not Lack!
"They unselfishly risked their lives and suffered day and night discomfort to patrol our coastal waters in all weather. In Canada's hour of danger when our navy was far inferior to what it has since become, they served in the manner in which they were best prepared to serve, they did what they were best prepared to do."
In these stirring words Canadian Atlas Diesel Engines Ltd. paid a well-deserved tribute to the men of the Fishermen's Reserve in our last issue.
The fishermen of B.C. are justly proud of the reputation gained for the fishing fleet as a whole by the men of the Reserve, some of whom have now been transferred to other naval services whilst others have returned to their work amongst us.
It occurs to us that one of the finest tributes we could pay these men would be to emulate the splendid example they set us during their years of service.
Last year the crews of the Fishermen's Reserve were amongst the first to announce a hundred percent attainment of their voluntarily accepted quotas for the Fifth Victory Loan and went right on going to fulfill their original quotas many times over.
• Every vessel had its campaign leader and competed vigorously for the honor of leading the Reserve. Not a man aboard but pulled his weight in the drive.
Let's introduce the same spirit of friendly yet fierce competition in the commercial fishing fleet for the Sixth Victory Loan this year. Let's see which vessel can lead the parade.
This year is the year of decision, the year in which all our forces must be exerted to the utmost for an all-out offensive.
Let's put the drive for the Sixth Victory Loan over the top.
Our boys are attacking. The attack must not lack!
Local Elects Officers
Local officers for the coming year were elected at the regular meeting of the Vancouver Local of the Fishermen's Union held last Thursday. Local president will be Colin McKea with William Purvis, vice - president. Executive Board members elected are Mark Galway, James Guthro, Pop Foster, Sig Hansen^ Charles Fletcher, George Miller, Steve Stavenes, Ernie Parsons and Charles Edwards.
Nick Kopatic was nominated to replace Steve Stavenes as local secretary - treasurer. Nominations will be held open until the next regular meeting, Friday, April 21.
George Miller, Fred Odegard and Helge Skarpness were elected to check the auditor's report on the local's finances and report to the next meeting.
William Rigby and Nick Kopatic were delegated to attend the April 17 May Day conference.
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Halibut Tie-Up Inevitable
of lc per lb. below the present Canadian ceiling price upon" delivery, this cent to be placed into a pool by the buyers and distributed at the end of the season to the fishermen making the run to the furthest port.
It is proposed from the fund to finally pay an additional two cents per pound for halibut landed at Vancouver, the balance being divided among the fishermen at northern ports. Assuming that out of the Canadian production five millions pounds were landed at Vancouver, this should mean approximately 17%c and 15%c per pound in Prince Rupert and 19y4C and 17Vzc in Vancouver as against a possible 15.8 and 13 %c in Prince Rupert, and 18y4-16% in Vancouver under the present set-up.
A similar plan for the American fleet, provided that the OPA rescinded its 2%c cut in the Prince Rupert ceiling, would on the basis of 15 million pounds being landed at Seattle approximately afford prices by the end of the season of 19-17 %c per pound in Seattle and 16y2-15c in Prince Rupert, U.S. funds.
Whether or .not the Vancouver proposals will meet with approval by other ports is not known and it is understood that, as we go to press, it is rejected by the
Prince Rupert fleet. However, it is submitted by the Vancouver fleet in an effort to at least make some proposals to the government as it may now be assumed that other proposals submitted by the fishermen over the past several months have been flatly turned down and will not receive any further consideration.
Whether or not the halibut fleet, when and if, it does eventually sail will be split into two groups for their departure is also not finally settled.
Seattle is recommending a split of eight days and Vancouver has submitted a proposal for a 5-days split between the two groups, but further consideration of this will depend upon the attitude of the northern ports.
The establishment of a joint committee composed of representatives of both the American and Canadian halibut fleets was expected at a meeting of the Deep sea Fishermen's Union of Seattle held Monday night.
The Seattle Vessel Owners in a meeting last Friday at which W. T. Burgess, United Fishermen's Union, and James Fiddler, Vancouver Vessel Owneis, were present, voted to stay tied-up pending further negotiations with the OPA, and it is indicated that the Alaska fleet is taking similar action.
Back the Attack Speed the Victory
Produce !   Produce !   Produce !
FISH PRODUCTION VITAL WAR SERVICE
Suppling food for the United Nations has been one of Canada's big services to the «nti-Axis cause, and the Fishing Industry has pulled its full weight in the production job. Today, demand for food is still more urgent, not less. Canadian Fish is needed in huge and steady quantity—Fish for Britain, fish for other United Nations, fish for domestic needs. The needs is a new challenge to everybody in the Fishing Industry. Keep driving, everybody- Don't slacken for even a day. Back the Attack by Canada's Fighting Men. Speed the Victory through production.
Every Possible Pound of Canadian Fish is Needed
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES
OTTAWA
Hon. Ernest Bertrand, Minister.
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EVERYMAN AND WOMAN WILL DO HIS OR HER FULL DUTY *
It's  a  mighty, demanding, personal IF—a solemn challenge to you. For to you it presents the sharp and shining sword of renewed determination—to wield without mercy against inward complacency.
Resolve now to accept the challenge—to nobly, thankfully pledge your all to the fulfilment of our hope of early Victory if we all do our part.
This is the hour for national rededication to the supreme cause—to prayer, to self-denial, to all-out co-operation for the winning of the war.
Times are too serious for such things as personal likes and  dislikes, personal  comforts, and  personal gain. Prepare to cast your all into the scales of Victory.
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