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operation between Great Britain an Russia but state that no association with the Communist Party is possible, Recording "warm appreciation of the great efforts in our common struggle against Hitlerism." the two bodies see nothing in the situation justifying common action by the Labour movement and the Communist Party of Great Britain. They de-Clare that all sections lof the community have given the utmost effort the Communi: Party being the single striking exception.
"The uriist Party has taken Weaken the national effort and dure every o tunity to obstruct ing the war has demonstrated irresponsible and unstable character"
—E—usc ued in the and Zhitomir Piare units, infantry, artill rissian aircraft k automobile columns. Planes operat: ing over the Baltic sank one vessel and inflicted considerable damaged on two others, the statement says in conclusion.
From the general tone of the announcements it seems evident that at the end of the sixth week of the struggle the Russians are holding off both in the Germans. Authoritative quarters in London take the view that the apparent quiescence may indicate the Germans are preparing for a renew- kin ed offensive.
Every time they are forced to reorganize to attempt a fresh drive they Nazis Admit Russian Campaign Slowed Tokyo, Aug. 1
A special "Nichi Nichi" despatch from Sofia reports that German military experts are now of the opinion that:
1. Operations against Soviet Russia will require three months instead of the scheduled two months.
2. The Ukraine harvest must be abandoned until next year, 3. Soviet resistance has force ed Germany to add 50 divisions to the original 400, and, 4 Although the Luftwaffe has scored overwhelming victor ries, a considerable Soviet air force remains.—Reuter. and be weaker than previous ones.
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