New York. May 23. he average. German working man t Hitlers defeat is only f time. His moral under R.A-F. bombings and that the United States will is doom—this picture of Ger-huse one of Germany's largest battleship. He reported that dock and shipyard arkers were working 10 to 12 hours y. and were paid overtime, but that the government made them return 40 per cent of their earnings for taxes or party dues.
Prices in Germany were up by 20 per cent. and there was a food shortage.
Most German people felt that the end was near and that it would come shortly afier the United States entered he wer. he coneluded.—Reuter As a result of the recent, steadily increased and repeatedly expressed. Gesire of the Netherlands Fast Indies community to be allowed actually to take part in the defence of the Nether lands East Indies, another measure of historical importance was introduced to the People's Council today; namely measures regarding compulsory military service for the native population.
Originally the government express sed the opinion that the Netherlands East Indies needs of military personnel could be sufficiently met with by voluntary enlistment. but inter-notional and political circumstances and requirements of modern warfare led to the conviction that a considerable extension in defence was necessary-Although the new measure is limited in nature and the formation of ar a: my of millions of men is not interded, it will result in a much stronger coast protection and an extensive guarding of the rear areas.
The new militia will be equipped [in accordance with the requirements
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