Electricity In China
HONG KONG. Chinese peasants in Shansi, who had not seen electric light until six years ago, are today using electric power for irrigation, processing farm produce, sinking wells, and domestic lighting, according to a New China News Agency report. Electricity is being supplied to rural areas in about 65 out of 98 counties and towns in this cotton and wheat producing province of North China, the report says.
Ninety-three projects, including transmission lines and transformer stations, are being built or extended this year in Shansi, which at present boasts 16 power plants and hydro-electric power stations servicing rural areas. By the end of July, 4500 peasants had received training as electricians in shortterm technical classes set up by the power supply units, the report adds.—Reuter.
Long Run.—Agatha Christie’s play “The Mousetrap” enters its twelfth year at the Ambassadors Theatre this month after 4566 performances, the services of 74 actors and actresses and audiences aggregating 1.75 million people. London, November 13.
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Press, Volume CII, Issue 30288, 14 November 1963, Page 9
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