Word: reliefs
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...itself as we know it from the West there is very little which is a relief. The author loses no time in political theorizing or in speculating as to the future of Russia, but steps quickly into the boundless forests of the Yenisei. From there on, all that we hear of the war or the Revolution comes as an echo from the Northwest, or from the months of inn-keepers, shepherds, Lamas, or officers of "Red" of "White" detachments. Once, it is true the Yenisei River, in its springy floods brings a sight that neither author nor readers will ever...
...American Relief Administration has been at odds with the heads of the Soviet because they did not give proper co-operation to American efforts. It appeared that the Russian Government was deliberately trying to drive the Relief Adminis-tration from the country. After a long series of conferences, Leo Kamenev, acting head of the Soviet Government, finally gave Colonel William N. Haskell, chief of the American Relief, assurance that all annoyances would end. Declared Kamenev: " If ever the relief work is not wanted, Russia will frankly...
...American Relief Administration will, therefore, continue its work, which is confined to medical assistance and to furnishing fats and milk (not grain) to starving children...
...report was issued by the League of Nations on railway conditions in Russia. The information is collected from reports of travellers and relief workers and the periodical reports emanating from the Soviet Government. The principal points of interest...
...national government was blocked in Congress largely through the efforts of Dr. Charles E. Sawyer, the President's personal physician and now chief coordinator of the Federal Hospitalization Board, who wishes to see a Department of Public Welfare with four branches: Education, Public Health, Social Service, Veterans' Relief. Senator Sterling serves notice of a finish fight for a separate Department of Education. And the National Chamber of Commerce continues its attack upon the whole scheme as an improper usurpation of local authority by the general government...