Durham Region Newspapers banner

Oshawa Times (1958-), 10 Sep 1965, p. 20

The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

20 'THE OSHAWA TIMES, Pridey, Béptomber 10, 19653 Worst Years In Canada Coal Industry By VERN LACEY VICTORIA (CP)--The worst ee appear over for Canada's g-suffering coal industry. Modern factories and power- houses are taking a second look at the old-fashioned black stuff. They like what they see, says Cc. L. O'Brian, Dominion Coal Board chairman, Mr. O'Brian came to the . Opening of the 17th dominion- rovincial conference on coal ere with a qualified optimism for the future of the industry: "Coal is making a come- back." But there remain serious problems of high-cost transpor- tation and production, he says. Coal was clobbered in the early 1950s by its own high costs and the emerging petroleums industry. Production dropped from 18,- 500,000 tons in 1951 to 10,285,000 in 1962. Mines that did not close sur- vived on transfusions of heavy federal transportation subsidies, the Japanese coking coal mar- ket and what they could sell to industry. However, the industrial hub of Ontario finds it cheaper to bring coal from nearby Ameri- can fields. POSITION IS UNIQUE "We are in a unique position in Canada," says Mr. O'Brian. "Our coal deposits are on either side of the country, over 1,000 miles from our industrial centre." "They (industries) buy Cana- dian coal whenever they can » + » Whenever we can get down to American prices." As chief of the crown cor- ration charged with advising lederal coal policy, it is Mr. O'Brian's mission to find lower prices. Bre Passed He says transportation costs would be reduced substantially by "unit trains,"'--fast trains carrying nothing but coal to avoid being sidelined for days on regular freight trains. "We could cut our turn- around time from 24 to five or six days on a cross-country haul," Secondly, mines must auto- mate to reduce production costs, says Mr. O'Brian, If these problems can be solved, Canada seems ready to increase coal consumption. _ Oil - rich Alberta has found coal more economical than gas for steam turbine power gen- eration. . d BUILDS COAL PLANTS Ontario has exhausted hydro sources within easy transporta- tion distance of major cities, and now is building coal power plants. Saskatchewan, with its open- pit lignite coal, has probably the cheapest fuel for power, generation in North America, he says. Every province except British Columbia--which is committed to hydro development--has coal in its plans for power, says Mr. O'Brien, Coking coal exports to Japan have tripled since 1959 to 845,- 000 tons, y . was 11,288,000 tons, an indrease of over 1,000,000 from thé rec- ord-low 1962 year. Even with the increase in tonnage, Canadian coal produc- tion is still about equivalent to the volume produced in 1911. The fall of the early 1950s was a long one. And Mr, O'Brien says "the comeback is going to take a long, long time." Britain Could Lose Plenty In India-Pakistan Struggle By HAROLD MORRISON Canadian Press Staff Writer Lining up for a hospital bed or for new spactacles or a set of teeth, the average Briton may at first be little concerned with a war half-way round the world--until the news hits home. (The struggle between India and Pakistan could wreck Britain's National Health Service. Eighteen years have passed since Britain gave up sover- eignty over her Asian empire but although India and Pakistan have achieved independente the relationship witn the mother country is still strong, weaving ® mystic pattern that has fol- lowed strange paths. In terms of financial invest- ment, Britain's stake in these two warring countries is esti- mated at about £500,000,000 ($1,- 500,000,000), Tea, oil, mining, in surance and shipping are among the British operations which heip sustain the Indian-Pakis-lexodus of British docters to tani economies and at the same time help nourish British homes and banks, With the British pound strug- gling to maintain its stability|5,000 and the British economy so heavily dependent on foreign trade, the financial side of the costly war would alone repre- sent the anxiety Britain feels as it watches U Thant, United Na- tions secretary-general, search for a ceasefire on the battle- front. NEEDS ASIAN SKILLS But the anxiety goes deeper than the economic side; it pene- trates the entire fabric of Brit- ish society. No matter what! Britain may say about the ris- ing tide of colored immigrants and the need to control them. Britain needs the skills of South- east Asia. In former days Brit- ish doctors travelled to Asia to help save the sick and ailing among the uneducated masses. Now doctors from India and Pakistan are journeying to Brit- ain to help preserve the National Health Service. Indeed, with the continuing greener fields in Canada and the United States, the number of In- dian and Pakistani doctors in Britain have increased to about | Ly, D NEVER TASTED CHICKEN $0 GOOD" Home Delivery or Pick-Up -- Phone -- 728-7321 522 Ritson Rd. South DELIVERED PIPING HOT More Business People are using Times Classified Ads profitably than ever before. It is the effective and affordable daily ad- vertising that puts your sales message where live prospects look . . . and it is there ' whenever those live prospects come along. Phone 723-3492 wction, CLASSIFI y IT'S FUN to SAT URDAY SHOP at EATON': Mining production in 1904 ava A ata) Decorator Accessories Much Below Usual Price ! Delicate coloured glass from Italy ! Choose from a wide range of styles. . . included in the group are powder, apothecary and novelty jars in colours of amber, blue, red or green. Select two or three of these attrac- tive pieces to add colour to your bedroom, as well as to help keep pins, hair clips and other small items neat and tidy on your vanity. Shop early for best selection ! SPECIAL, BATON'S MALL LEVEL, DEPT, 312 PHONE 725.7373 anEATON SUPER VALUE MEN'S and YOUNG MEN'S -TROUSER WOOL SUITS Ordinarily 69.95 ... Save 20.00! SPECIAL, | 95 3-Pce. Suit. . PERSONAL SHOPPING ONLY SUITS experty tailored by two of Canada's leading makers especially for this event! There's one that's just right for your Fall programme -- business or social. SUITS made from the pick of the Fall fabrics! Wool venetians, wool worsteds, wool iridescents and luxurious silk-and-wool blends--handsome fabrics that tailor beautifully, hold their shape and crease! SUITS styled for Action '66! Trim, single-breasted jackets with 3-button fronts and either regular or natural shouders with raised seams. Trousers in two styles: plain front or single revese pleats, depending on suit model. : SUITS in tones crisp and new for Fall! Medium greys, charcoal greys, browns and blues in plains, stripes, neat checks, herringbone, glen checks and lus- trous iridescents. SUITS -- one is waiting to take you smarty into Fall. Come into EATON'S and choose it tonight. Men's and Young Men's Regular Sizes 36 to 46, Short Sizes 36 to 40, Tall Sizes 38 to 46 in the group. ' EATON'S. MALL LEVEL, DEPT. 929 Announcing EATON'S Get-Acquainted Sale of @ * Oleg Cassini Seamless Nylons 20% Off Usual Price! Offer Good Until Saturday, September 18th! Exclusive with Eaton's of Canada Discover what it's like to wear stockings by America's foremost couturier! Dis- cover that Oleg Cassini hosiery has the great fashion-sense of the designer himself -- fashion-sensitive colours. Clinging smooth fit. Sheerest Cassini luxury! Get acquainted with Oleg Cassini at Eaton's Sale savings now! All styles dress sheer. Style No. 4600--Plain knit; No. 1600--Micro-mesh knit; No. 6400--Plain knit with nude heel and demi-toe. Shades: Capri (medium tan), Bronzino (clear beige), Ombra (taupe), Tapazio (medium brown). Sizes: Petite (8% to 10), Medium (9 to 11), Tall (94% to 114), Ordinarily 1.50 ! 1 19 & Sale, pair. ...-. EATON'S MALL LEVEL, DEPT. 201 PHONE 725-7373 EATON'S Sh hy VIKING ; op the « /T> easy way... HEARING AIDS -- Open an pines EATON BUDGET CHARGE ACCOUNT @ No Minimum Purchase @ No Down Payment Electronics, Research and People are the Three outstanding fac- tors in making VIKING Hearing Aids leaders in effective control of Hearing loss! VIKING Hearing Aids were introduced in 1963. Research in the field of Electronics has improved on existing models, produced smaller models and made possible more exten- sive fittings for different types of Hearing Loss !n-the-Ear, Behind-the-Ear, Eyeglass models . . . discreet enough for the most sensitive person. Corrective body models are also researched and improved constantly. EATON'S has a unique de- livery service of batteries to power these instruments . . . one tele- phone call will suffice to keep your supply of fresh batteries arriv- ing at your home automatically. EATON'S highly skilled Hearing Aid Audiologist is on call to give you a scientific audiometric test, either in your own home or our Hearing Centre without charge or obligation. And Viking Hear- ing Aids are covered by a two-year warranty on parts and labour. Backed by EATON'S Guarantee 'Good Satisfactory or Money Refunded", EATON'S UPPER LEVEL, DEPT. 421 PHONE 725-7373 STORE HOURS: 9:30 A.M. TO 6 P.M. MONDAY TO SATURDAY. OPEN THURSDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHTS UNTIL 9! ee EP RAR RMT NIE pout pibmare i" Prccnsinicariges a Ln Soe

Powered by / Alimenté par VITA Toolkit
Privacy Policy