The United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration is now preparing to send a mission to Russia in response to a request from the Moscow government for investigation of relief needs there, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency learned today, The mission will probably consist of about eight persons.
The entire matter of relief in Russia and in countries liberated by the Russian armies will be one of the chief topics of discussion at the Montreal meeting of the UNRRA which opens on Friday. Meanwhile, Director General Herbert H. Lehman is endeavoring to get together the appropriate personnel for such a mission.
What is contemplated for Russian relief in war-devastated areas is an arrangement with the Soviet armies similar to that which now prevails with the Anglo-American armies. Under this arrangement the armies are responsible for food and the most urgent health, clothing and shelter measures in liberated territory for six months. If UNRRA comes in during that time on army invitation, the army furnishes the food. After that initial six months period UNRRA furnishes food.
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