2 impress Interviewing Don Berg, one Sets the impression that if he had Way, there would be no cold War between the USSR and Canada Instead, there would be com- Plete exchanges of opinion and Ideas on several fields of endeavor > Cultural, technical and in- dustrial, All of these areas fascinate 8, a Vancouver East resident Who has justr returned from a five-week tour, mainly of Soviet kraine, organized by the Association of United Ukrainian anadians, the Federation of Russian Canadians, and the Win- Mipeg based Workmens’ €volent Association. The trip 8ave Berg, an electrician with a background in optical work and a virtual obsession with greenhouse technology, a long awaited “hance to see Soviet inroads into these fields, “The greenhouse I visited in Leningrad was eight square locks in size, with a entrance big *Nough to drive: a’ combine through,’? Berg related en- thusiastically, recalling one of Several side trips granted with characteristic hospitality by his viet hosts. Berg’s specific interest dovetails with recent decisions of © USSR’s Communist Party, Which at its 26th congress targeted ee ta oe DON BERG . USSR. the ‘‘scientific methods of food production, distribution and preservation’’ and investment in technological research, job security and advancement on state and collective farms as goals for the eighties. Another ongoing effort is the transition of collective farms into state farms, since the former lack the financial resources to in- vestigate these areas, Berg reported. Berg talked enthusiastically about his observances of matters relating to Soviet industry, from planning to job security. ‘Tn each major town there is a technical resources centre con- stantly studying the resource base . < 2 ~~ . . plans to work in Soviet industry, agriculture gains East Vancouver electrician of the region. Workers’ jobs also figure into industrial planning. If a region wants to change its in- dustrial structure, it must to do in consultation with the Soviet Council of Trade Unions. “One thing that hurts them is the severe lack of skilled workers, due to a zero population growth in the last four to five years, coupled with the losses of so much of the country’s youth from the Nazi invasion during the Great Patriotic War. So they are overly dependent on skilled workers over 65 years of age,’’ he said. During the ‘‘Heritage ’82’’ trip involving visits to Moscow and Leningrad, and a boat journey down the Dnieper River to Kiev and Odessa in the Ukraine, Berg found himself involved in discus- sions with academics at Kiev and Odessa universities, factory representatives and ordinary Soviet citizens. His questions and conversations provided answers on a variety of topics. On women: ‘“‘Women in the USSR have solved many pro- blems relating to work, personal and economic considerations; but personal relations — especially men’s attitudes towards women, notably on collective farms — are still lagging behind. The really prominent thing one notices in talking with women is that they realize the benefits of socialism over capitalism, and they’d like the socialist countries to take a firmer stand on women’s issues.” On peace: “‘It’s one of the most prominent things on just about every Soviet citizen’s mind. Almost every family was affected in some way by World War II. “One major difference from the U.S. and Canada is that Soviets know how much military expenditures cost them. It’s detailed on their paycheques. But they also realize the unfortunate hecessity for military security, that if they didn’t have it, they’d get run over.”’ On public transportation: ‘‘It’s cheap — dirt cheap. City transit fares have been the same since 1928. And when they build buses and streetcars, they build to last. They set fifteen-year standards for axles, suspension, bearings and brakes.”’ While there, Berg was en- couraged to fulfill along time am- bition and apply through the Society Ukraina to work for a time in greenhousing in the USSR. In the meantime, he is prepar- ing to edit the numerous rolls of film he shot of his visit into a workable slide show ‘‘for fun- draising efforts of progressive groups.”’ _ Artists organize a new peace group TORONTO — The growing Movement of world peace has now NVolved the Canadian art com- puinity with the emergence of a €W organization, Arts for Peace. an appeal to all artists which A ompanies the group’s Peace «On Program, AFP writes: € feel that artists,’ individually through their organizations, Sto Make a contribution toward Pping the nuclear arms drive. As Culators of values in our society the fan use our talents to influence aoe of events in a dramatic AFP’s list of sponsors and ex- cutive personnel is impressive. It — cludes such renowned members M the arts community as author agaret Laurence (honorary 4irperson), artist William 4pleton, writers Pierre Berton d Farley Mowat, cartoonist Ben \tks, Mike Constable and many Others. cs ‘Although Arts for Peace is a latively new organization,” the Peal says, ‘“‘we have initiated a Umber of significant activities. : 5 Program for Peace has also endorsed by the Writers’ : Union of Canada, Actors’ Equity ; Canada, the Globe Theatre, To- onto Dance Theatre, and many €T groups. . .” ee MARGARET LAURENCE chairs Arts for Peace. In its Statement for Peace, AFP calls on Ottawa to declare Canada a nuclear weapons free zone and to urge all governments to implement a nuclear arms freeze as a prelude to-general disarmament. The program includes plans for a fall Artspeace Festival, the pro- duction of a dramatic disarmament poster, preparation of a disarma- ment kit and other public actions. In her address to the Arts for Peace reception, July 22, Margaret Laurence told her listeners: ‘“As ar- tists, we’re not special people but we do bear the responsibilities of our vocations. In doing our work, © Divorce and Family Law . ae ® Personal Injury and Insurance Claims ® Real Estate and Conveyancing RANKIN & COMPANY Barristers & Solicitors 4th Floor, 195 Alexander St., Vancouver, B.C. V6A 1N8 682-2781 Offers a broad range of legal services including: @ Labour Law @ Criminal Law @ Estates and Wills we have to face the anguish and pain that is part.of the human con- dition; we have to look at man’s in- humanity to man and to the other creatures that share our planet. Psychic numbing has always been the enemy of art. Now, in this nuc- lear age, it is more important than ever not to give way to intellectual and emotional withdrawal, not to give way to despair. “JT believe that it is imperative that we join our voices and our ef- forts to those of all others the world over who feel as we do. I believe we must demand of governments and leaders that our lives, the lives of our children and all future genera- tions must not be put in deadly peril by the threat of nuclear war. I believe this must be a prelude to putting a halt to all wars...” AFP is calling for the widest par- ticipation in the Canada-wide Art- speace Festival. All theatre groups, dance groups, writers, musicians, painters and photographers are -urged to take part. Information may be obtained by writing: Arts for Peace, Box 250, Postal Station F, Toronto, Ontario. “JOIN THE GREAT Ge YAW With GLOBE TOURS For any of your travel needs, big or small. Let Globe Tours find the best way for you! 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