Following the enforcement of martial law in Pootung, communica" tions between Pootung and The Bune were at a standstill yesterday morne ing, according to a Chinese report. At least 60,000 passengers were thus prevented from landing on the eastern shore df the Whangpoo.
Japanese marines stationed in Pootung were said to be erecting defence works in Tung Chang Road, Yang Ka Doo, Lao Bei Doo, Chang Ka Pang, Tung Ka Doo, Chow Ka Doo and in important thoroughfares. Martial law was declared in the early morning, it was reported.
Several ferries carrying farmers to Pootung to get their vegetables and other supplies at 7 am. were prevented from landing and had to return to the Shanghai shore. As a result, no vegetables were brought here from Pootung in the morning.
Another Chinese report says the, Japanese were making preparations to attack a Chinese mobile unit Which had occupied Chuensha about three weeks ago. Martial law was enforced because of the military movement special assistant to the Attorney General to defend the National Recovery Administration, the constitutionality. of which was being contested before the court.
While preparing the URA defence, Mr, Reed was recommended on, March 18, 1935, by Mr. Cummings for appointment of Solicitor General of the United States. A week later he was named to that office by President Roosevelt.
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