| Show EUROPE FACES FAMINE Europe is faced with a serious food shortage this coming winter according to C C. E E. Harner an Am Am- American American press correspondent who sees a greatly reduced production of crops in in all countries Aside from the destruction of growing crops in war areas several sever sever- several several al other important factors are pres pres- present present present ent to add to the threat of famine Millions were withdrawn from farms during the spring for military military ary bad weather and floods hampered farm operations in several countries It is estimated that the European grain crop this year will vill be less than two thirds of i normal requirements Harvests of captured nations are arc likely likel to be seized in large part by Germany even if masses of the conquered countries must live mis mis- miserably miserably miserably or starve Practically all European nations except France have i had to import grain even in 1 peace time They now have no nu money mone with which to buy foreign foodstuffs even if means me ns were available av av- available available to transport supplies from I overseas While Hitler will doubtless rob the conquered countries to supply food for Germany the desperation of f C hungry millions in those countr countr- countries countries ies may cause him serious trouble England can obtain food from her dominions and from America so long as she commands the seas As in the last World War IVar food may be a most important factor in deciding the final outcome of the present struggle |
