On 29 November, the Zabrze-Wschód coal mine reports the completion of its annual plan: 150,000 tons of additional coal output constitute a “congress achievement.” The party authorities of Zabrze announce the election of Bolesław Bierut as a delegate to the congress. Józef Cyrankiewicz is elected a delegate from Katowice, and Hilary Minc from Wrocław.