Late News APPEAL FOR SECOND FRONT

Southland Times, Issue 24860, 28 September 1942, Page 5

Late News APPEAL FOR SECOND FRONT

“Next Summer May Be Too Late” (Rec. 2.10 a.m.) MOSCOW, Sept. 27. Appealing vigorously for a second front at the earliest possible moment the military leaders approve, Mr Wendell Willkie emphasized that next summer may be too late. “I am expressing the belief at the bottom of every Russian’s heart when I suggest that too much prudence has entered the military councils of the British and Americans in considering the feasibility of a second front this year,” he said. “Perhaps some British and American military leaders will need some public prodding. “The Russians are resolved to destroy Hitlerism. No Russian talks of quitting. They are facing certain winter shortages in food, fuel, clothing and some medical supplies, yet they have chosen victory or death. I found difficulty in explaining to front-line Russian soldiers, for instance, why Britain and America were not ready now for a direct attack in Europe. They were not impressed with the risks which our experts have pointed out to me. The Russian people are turning impatiently to Britain and America for aid and'for hope. We must not fail them.” M. Stalin gave a dinner at the Kremlin in Mr Willkie’s honour. Mr Willkie left Moscow today for China.