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Show RADIO MEN GETTING SCARCE 6hips In American Ports Are" Delayed Because Wireless Operator Fear the Submarines. ' " There is a shortage of first-class, wireless telegraph operators, and, lni Borne Instances recently, boats leavlngj American ports have been held up until un-til a man could be found. A few days ago a boat bound for an English port wanted an operator bad-1 ly. The place was offered to two' Philadelphia operators, but they hesi-j tated at taking chances with German; submarines, and the master of the craft was forced to pick up a gallant' soul from New York, who agreed tr' make the trip. Wireless operators on' cargo boats get from $40 to $60 al month and their keep. . l |