WILLIAM N. HASKELL

The American Relief Administration is now feeding about 800,000 children in Russia, plus 300,000 in the Ukraine …. However, both of these programs must be increased, beginning January, for a period of five months. The average need from September to June, inclusive, will be about 1,000,000 children in Russia plus 300,000 in the Ukraine…. it is estimated that in January 600,000 of the adult population will be short of food on the Volga and 400,000 in South Ukraine will face starvation. It is estimated that an average of 1,000,000 adult rations for five months would prevent this starvation. I believe the Russian Government will be unable to handle the situation, despite early optimism. The situation of the needy will be worse this year because they have less personal possessions to exchange for food. The intelligentsia will be particularly in need. Clothing is more necessary this year than last. Our medical resources are sufficient.

The American Relief Administration is now feeding about 800,000 children in Russia, plus 300,000 in the Ukraine …. However, both of these programs must be increased, beginning January, for a period of five months. The average need from September to June, inclusive, will be about 1,000,000 children in Russia plus 300,000 in the Ukraine…. it is estimated that in January 600,000 of the adult population will be short of food on the Volga and 400,000 in South Ukraine will face starvation. It is estimated that an average of 1,000,000 adult rations for five months would prevent this starvation. I believe the Russian Government will be unable to handle the situation, despite early optimism. The situation of the needy will be worse this year because they have less personal possessions to exchange for food. The intelligentsia will be particularly in need. Clothing is more necessary this year than last. Our medical resources are sufficient.