VANCOUVER -- The number of holiday tp- plers waylaid by Van- couver Police has tripled this year compared to the 1982-83 holiday period. A total of 125 drivers were charged with im- paired driving after a four-week blitz, compared with 46 in the same period outside... Numbers up A8 - Wednesday, January 4, 1984 - North Shore News the worl the year before. Part of the reason for the large increase was the doubling of roadblock strength, lifting the number of cars stopped by police for checks from 20,375 to 40,060. As well as the charges, 282 roadside suspensions were handed out. Jury back as NEW WESTMINSTER — The jury is expected to return to court today, as the trial of the so-called Squamish Five continues. The jury has been ab- sent from B.C. Supreme Court during arguments over admissability of evidence. Those discussions before Justice Samuel Toy, are expected to end today, clearing the way for resumption of the trial TORONTO - A shorter work week will be a major priority in 1984 contract negotiations, according to labor leaders. Bob White, Canadian director of the United Auto Workers, says shorter work weeks are needed to combat high unemployment. The shorter work week — through a shorter day trial continues Big push for. work sharing of the five on a number of charges. Juliet Belmas, Brent Taylor, Ann Hansen, Gerry Hannah and Doug Stewart face a total of 11 charges including con- spiracy to rob a Brink’s guard, possession of restricted weapons, car theft, breaking and enter- ing and possession of stolen property. The five were arrested last January on the Squamish Highway. or longer vacations for employees — would clear the way for work-sharing programs, adding to the number of employees. Ontario Federation of Labor president Chiff Pilkey is among. those pushing for more work- sharing programs. Pilkey says he expects work-sharing break- throughs in ‘‘tough’’ bargaining this year, -——-, American fiier given freedom DAMASCUS -- American navy pilot Lt. Robert Goodman has been freed by the Syrians following meetings between Hafed Assad and U.S. presiden- tial candidate Rev Jesse Jackson. Goodman, whose plane was downed by ants air craft fire dunng American bombing attacks on Synan positions in Beirut, was expected to leave Syria with Jackson late Tuesday breads 14 PRICE SALE Sale runs Jan 5.6 & 7. 1984 french sticks, white and whole wheat breads, crotssants, dinner rolls In the U.S., president Ronald Reagan, whose ad ministravon had earlier blasted Jackson's) an nounced intention of free. ing Gsxoodman, said he was delighted with the man’s tclease licr his succetsful cf forts, Jackson said “the cycle of pain has been broken’ and cxpressed hopes that relations bet ween Syria and the US will improve rye tea scones and cakes tow! (while quantities last) {some items previously frozen) Oscarssou's THRIFT STORE 288 Pemberton Ave (Nat All tteme on Sale) O80 7051 & “Beginning next month, the North Shore News will add 4 more editions to its present publication schedule of twice-weekly, making the News the ‘Daily Voice of North and West Vancouver.” “The four new editions will appear on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings, distributed free to all North Shore business, to other high traffic areas, and will ° be available for sale at vendor boxes, newsstands, bus stops, and other outlets, primarily throughout the North Shore ” “Our existing al den, and Sunday editions, with total tvery to all North Shore households and biiéinesses will stay the same, with the Wednesday edition also available from early tn the morning at the same vendor box and newstand locations ” “Ingaddition to general North Shore, Canadian, and world news, each of our new morning editions will highlight in detail topics of particular appeal to one or another large group of readers -- and advertisers ” “Each af these ‘target’ sections . will include news reports, in depth articles and opinion on the topt of the day by specialists in that field ” “In this Coming Sunday’s edition of the News, Associate Publisher Bob Graham wilt tell our readers more about the ‘Target Sections’ of the new Daily News ” Noel Wright, Editor in Chief FOR VETS GFF METS ATU WHR OP wRer Ew E sunday news north shore news 1139 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, B.C. V7M 2H4, 985-2131