Berlin, Feb. 5.
Widespread disruption of Germany's transportation systems and heavy losses of foodstuffs, particularly perishable vegetables, resulted from the cold wave in Germany during the past week, it was learned last night.
The cold e, the worst in twelve years, intensified the drastic coal shortage in Germany because canals over which available coal supplies ordinarily are transported have been frozen, In Berlin alone it was estimated that there were at least 1,500 appartment houses without heat yesterday, one of the coldest days in many years, Private homes are being permitted only 300 pounds of coal each during February.
Damage to potatoe stores has been heavy during the present cold wave. informed quarters disclosed—United Press.
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