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Show RADIO MEN GETTING SCARCE Ships In American Ports Are Delayed' Because Wireless Operators Fear the Submarines. There Is a shortage of flrst-clas wireless telegraph operators, and, lnj some instances recently, boats leaving American ports have been held up tin-! til a man could be found. 1 A few days ago a boat bound for anw English port wanted an operator bad-j ly. The place was offered to two! Philadelphia operators, but they hesitated hesi-tated at taking chances with German, submarines, and the master of tho craft was forced to pick up a gallant soul from New York, who agreed to make the trip. Wireless operators on, cargo boats get from $40 to $60 a month and their keep. |