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Sir, —Apparently the “few” former prisoners of war to whom “Pangloss” has spoken, were remarkably fortunate during their imprisonment, or else they have very short memories. Many of these men have been subjected to, or have witnessed, ill-treatment so atrocious that it is quite beyond the average person’s comprehension. Naturally they are reluctant to speak of it. I agree that the war has cost too much already, and I am sure that there are thousands of former p.o.w.’s who. like myself, desire no extra compensation for misfortunes incurred in the normal course of duty; but I am sure that many who have read the letter by “Pangloss” strongly object to having their confinement in enemy hands referred to as “a pretty good time.” — Yours, etc.. _ , D. R. THURLOW. Kokin, March 5, 1947. [“Pangloss” may briefly reply. Otherwise this correspondence is closed. —Ed., “The Press.”!
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Press, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 25129, 10 March 1947, Page 2
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