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THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE PAGE FIVE ~ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1947 Uranium Mines Busy With Germans Working Under Russ Direction By RICHARD KASISCHKE Berlin, Dec. 18--(AP)--The big-~ gest booming industrial enterprises in the Soviet occupation zone of Germany today are the uranium mines in Southern Saxony. Return- ed miners say the Russians are working them with a labor force now estimated to number nearly 100,000 German men and women, It is an expanding enterprise which is worked largely with con- scripted labor -- and with almost feverish haste, as the Russians ex- tract from pitchblend the uranium they require for atomic research. Penetration into the uranium fields, in the Erzgebirge (ore moun- tains) near the Saxony-Czechoslo- vakia frontier, is forbidden to per- sonnel of the western allied coun- tries, it is difficult for Germans who are not employed there. Deserted Jobs But recently some expanded ac- counts of Russian operations there have been brought out of the "for- bidden aren" by German miners who deserted their 'jobs and fled westward and by travellers who came through the region. These accounts were published by Die Welt, the official German news- paper of the British military gov- ernment. They indicate that in the last two years the Russians have almost totally transformed the economy of a region once devoted to resort and manufacturing enterprises to an all-engrossing job of digging for uranium, even in the mine shafts long deserted as played out or un- economical. Die Welt said that the Russians were conducting the uranium en- tefprise through a Soviet company named "Vitriol" which "despite de- nials, is known to be continuing the use of forced labor--labor some- times compelled under threat that food ration cards will be withheld from the families of recalcitrant men, Conditions Improve Working conditions in the mining area were reported to be improving, but still poor, Wages were called relatively good and the Russians are distributing special bonuses in foods, fats and tobaccos. "However," the newspaper added, "there is a catch in these pre- miums, Whoever becomes ill im- mediately loses all special grants and is reduced to the normal ra- tion. There is no excuse for sick- ness, exhaustion or -age." "There are many accidents in the mines because safety precautions are lacking," the newspaper re- ported. ® (The Neue Zeitung, official Ger- man newspaper of the American military government, reported re- cently that 96 'German workers were killed in an accident in one of the uranium mine shafts and at- tributed the accident t8. lack of safety devices. The Russian auth- orities never publicly disputed this report.) The uranium belt, according to Die Welt, now is 60 kilometers (about 38 miles) wide across the Erzgebirge. . INDIAN AIR SERVICE New Delhi, India -- (CP) -- The world's largest civil air service will be in operation in India within a year when a $66,000,000 program for development of 31 airports through- out India is completed. Airports in Calcutta, Delhi and Madras will be expanded. What Council Did City Council held another three- hour session last night with all the members present except Alder- man John Coleman. It was an- nounced that another meeting may be held before the end of the month in order to clear the decks of busi- ness. * + 9 City Engineer W. T. Dempsey gave a report of the meeting of the delegation from Oshawa and East Whitby Township which met with officials of the Department of Highways last week regarding the paving of Park Road South. He said no decision had been reached and there had been no definite promise |. The deputy by the department, minister had expressed a willing ness to consider any a joint proposal by the city 'and township will be worked out in the near future and submitted for con- sideration. * +p Council gave approval to a plan for the paving of First Avenue, be- tween Simcoe Street and Prospect Street. Pedlar People Ltd. will pay $1,000 and Duplate Canada, Ltd. $1,600 with the city assuming the other half of the cost. Paving will commence. in the spring. * rp Approval was given to the. report of the committee which worked out a new fire protection agree- ment with East Whitby Township. The City Solicitor will draw the agreement which calls for the pay- ment by the township of $8,000 per annum, ' + Ald, Rae Halliday reported he had personally delivered 50 of the plaques to local servicemen yester- day afternoon and he hoped to complete the job before the end of the month. * +p An application from W. P. Terry for a refreshment booth on Park South was refused. * rp It was decided to make an inves- tigation into the street lighting on Mary Street, north of Aberdeen reet. * Authorization was given to Ald. C. Harman to install one street light on Park Avenue. The street has been without lights up to the present. +* * $ One year extensions were given to Victor Stroud, D. V, Bradd and Percy P. Clark on thelr agreements to erect homes on lots purchased from the city. * bo» After Ald. Michael Starr, chair- man of the Board of Works, had pointed. out that a deficit of ap- proximately $1,900 was incurred this year in the making of sewer connections, Council authorized an increase for the laying of four-inch |. tile to $1.75 per foot. Six-inch tile and up will be laid on a cost-plus basis. . Both new rates become ef- fective on January 1 next. * bp It was announced by Ald. M. Starr that council has approved of the purchase of a Secard snow- blower and that it might arrive be- fore the end of the present month. * + 4 Council referred the question of plans and a site for a new Board of Works building and city yard to the 10468 council. a, * + Approval was given to the ereo- tion by the ONR. of "No Left- Hand Turn" gigns at the northeast and southwest corners of Ritson Road and King Street East. * bp Received and: filed a communica- tion from the Mi-Co Meter Co. of- fering: to install new heads on the present -parking meters. : 8 > hp Endorsation was given to a reso- lution from Port Colborne asking that controls and subsidies be re- imposed where necessary. * +p Granted permission to Gerald A. Skitch to erect a filling station on the east side of Ritson Road, be- tween Arthur Street and Gliddon Avenue, , * +p Third reading was given to three by-laws, namely, to authorize the construction of concrete sidewalks on certain streets; authorize the construction of storm sewers on certain streets, and to authorize the construction of sanitary sewers on certain streets. * bp Council passed a by-law to repeal By-law 2614 dealing with the pro- hibition of parking on city streets during the night in the winter months. It was pointed out a new amendment to the Highway Traffic Act makes the original by-law un- necessary. * +p Ald. E. Cay, chirmn of the Fin- ance Committee, and members of the City Property Committee were authorized to consult the City Soli- citor regarding a right-of-way and the parcel of land used by the Board of Works on the Williams Plano plant property recently sold to the Coulter Manufacturing Co. i * + Decided to install Xe of the new type street lighting units on Cadil- lac Avenue South. * + 4 Referred a communication from the City Solicitor r ie Park on Mill Street to the General Purpose Committee, The letter said certain limits of "the property still have to be secured. ! with connections United States, offers The wide network of Colonial Coach Lines' de luxe motorcoach services in Eastern Ontario, you convenient and come fortable travel of & resl savi For complete details regarding rates and schedules, please consult nag Jo Agent. GRAY COACH LINES Canada and the Saving. Tel. 2825 Auxiliary At 'Brougham Names 1948 Officers MRS. T. C. BROWN Correspondent Brougham, Dec. 16. -- The De- cember meeting of St. John's Aux- iliary was held at the home of Mrs. H. Malcolm on Dec. 11 with An at- tendance of 22 members and. visit- ors, Mrs. George Duncan, Presi- dent, was in charge. A Christmas program was con- ducted by Mrs. Hugh Miller and other members. The beautiful candle lighting service with the singing of appropriate hymns was impressive. Mrs. Manson Ellicot lection. Mrs. Barclay was at the piano for the entire service. Mrs. Duncan conducted business session. Mrs. Cassie, treaurer, gave a very satisfactory financial re- port. The allocation was met and the extra 10 per cent sefit. Mrs. L. Johnston, convener of the nom- inating committee, brought in slate of names for officers for 1948, which are as follows: President, Mrs, Manson Ellicot; 1st Vice-Pres., Mrs. H. Miller; 2nd Vice-Pres., Mrs. H. Barclay; Sec., Mrs. H. Plaxton; Treas, Mrs. F. Cassie; Press Sec., Mrs. Robert Miller; Pianist, Mrs. C. Barclay; Literature Secretary, Mrs. W. Elli- cot; Missionary Monthly, Mrs. Bayles. The slate was accepted with some: alterations. Mrs. Cassie reported the packing of box of food articles for overseas relief, Mrs. Brown made reference and Mrs. H, Malsolm sang one se- ] to the passing of the late Mrs. Rev. W. Pierce, who labored as missionary on the west coast for half a century and was a Brough- am girl. The meeting closed with Mizpah benediction. A social half hour was enjoyed at tea tab- les. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Malcolm and her daughters and Mrs. M. Annis. Personals Mrs. Walter Knox of the nursing staff of Oshawa General Hospital, was with her people last Wednes- day. Mrs. Harvey, 8r.,, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Harvey were in Toron- to last week attending the funeral of the sister of the late Bert Har- vey. / Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Brown were at the home of Mrs. Brown on Sat- urday. R Prephrations are going forward for Sunday School Christmas tree and concert, on Friday evening, December 19. - Miss Margaret Duncan has taken a position in Toronto for the win- ter. Mrs. T. Robertson, on visiting her husband on Saturday at Christie St. Hospital, found him much im- proved. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Crawford visited Toronto friends on Sunday last. Miss Sarah Malcolm was week- end visitor with Solina friends. The Francis Ritchie family rived from overseas last week. Radio listeners are 'pleased to hear Bert Harvey on the 7 p.m: Tuesday programs. Miss Margaret Duncan was at home here for the week-end. December Institute Meeting The December meeting of the Woman's Institute, was held Dec. 9 in the Township Hall, with the ar- President, Mrs. R. Birrell, presid- ing. There was a fine attendance, and much routine business came up for discussion and decision at this last. meeting of the year. Reports were 'received from the conveners of committees, and a full and interesting report of the To- ronto convention was given by Mrs. Sheppard. A $10 gift to Salvation Army received a favorable vote. Af- ternoon being short and so many communications to attend to, no time was left for any special pro- gram. A very dainty afternoon tea was served by hostesses Mesdames Albert Gray, L. Johnston Sr, R. Malcolm, L. Mathews. Congratulations to Everson Nor- ton, one of Brougham's young farmers, who won first honors in the Ontario County public speak- ing contest at the Junior Farmers' Club meeting, held in Brooklin on December 4. This makes Everson le to enter for competition in ore important contests and fur ther successes are expected friends here. The Saturday evening dances have a good attendance. The wives of the firemen still look after re- freshments. 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