The Soviet trade authorities in Lwow, it was here today, have opened 600 wholesale stores for distribution of confiscate wares to workers’ cooperative societies.
Strong “Ukrainization” of the Lwow zone is being pressed by the Soviet authorities. All important posts in the fields of administration, economy and education are being given to Ukrainians, with Poles and Jews taking second place. This program, it is understood, is designed to attract Ukrainians to the new regime, since nationalistic sentiments among them are strong.
Meanwhile, the influx of refugees from Nazi Poland to the southern part of the Soviet zone is continuing. Despite a shortage of products, particularly text and leather, the refugees consider the Soviet area a paradise by comparison with their position under Nazi rule.
Details of the treaty recently signed by the Soviet and Lithuanian regimes for an exchange of populations have been made known. Among points covered is a provision that movable property may be taken by the repatriates.
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