Washington, Oct, 22, The construction. of 203. specia} vessels is fo be perun immediately, the Maritime Commission announced today.
These ships will contribute to com.
sate the British losses and will increase the United States mercantile marine, it was. added.
vessels now in progress will process oe consituction of 1200, larger crinal" wae Sire. Smal ani fers, small freighters powered by 'Sissel engines and motor' pinnaces are built chiefly under the new pro-
Two More Indians Decorated New Delhi, Oct, 23, Two more awards for gallantry in the Iran campaign have been given fol wie men of the 1th Sikh reg Ment Maik Chanan Singh and Sepoy Bachan Singh have been awarded the LDSM-indian Distinguished Sere Vice Medal) for exploits during an attack on Qasr Sheikh on Aug. 25—Reuter.
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