Moscow, July 29.
General Popott had replaced Gencrat Stern ay Commander' of the 'y2z1|Soviot Far Eastern Army, it was HER Confirmed here today. He took putt in the Vladivostok celebrations Navy Day, on July 24, in his new capacity.
Until his recent promotion he wax Chief of Sta to General Stern, who '24 hind himself held that post. when Marshal Bluecher was Commander-in-Chief of the Far Eastern Army prior to last year's Changkuteni: Tneident.
Reasons for General Stern's replacement intrigued local observers today. 'They recalled that during the Jighting at' Changkufeng Inst July id August, hho was reported to have covered himself with glory. He was, even decorated with the Order of Lenin on that occasion-—Havas.
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