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Show H 'Disputed Tankers 1 1 Are Awarded to U. S. LONDON, April 28 The eight tank steamers which have been the subject of a long discussion by the reparations Bi commission of the peace conference b as to what nation should receive Lheni, Lg have been awarded to the United WBg -j States for temporary management. Bf It is stipulated that they be used for transporting fuel oil to France, Bel-IN Bel-IN glum and Italy and make at least two lH trips. As the steamers are in bad IIH shape, requiring some time for over- MH hauling, it is .believed that the ques- ITES tion of final disposition will be settled DHD'. upon completion of the second trips. RMSl The eight vessels total 38,000 tons. |