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December 12, 1944

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Canada Seeks to Increase Powers Of 'Middle Nations' in League; CANADA PROPOSES OAKS PLAN CHANGE

By James B. Restonspecial To the New York Times

Canada seeks to increase powers of middle nations; submits Dumbarton plan amendment to US and GB; proposals discussed

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SLATTERY RESIGNS TO AIR REA DISPUTE; Accuses Wickard of 'Illegally, By-Passing' Him in Giving His Aide 'Coordinate' Power Slattery Resigns in REA Dispute; Accuses Wickard of 'Illegality'

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Admr Slattery resigns; says Sec Wickard delegated actual authority to Deputy Admr Neal; Sen Agr subcom to press REA independent status recommendation adoption; Repr Halleck attacks REA prodigality

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RAF STRAFES ELAS MASSING AT ATHENS; Leftists Shell Center of City--Both Sides Reinforced--Peace Bid Reported RAF Hits Elas Massing at Athens; Leftists' Peace Move Is Reported

By the Associated Press

Brit troops fighting in Athens illus; RAF strafes ELAS massing at Athens; ELAS shells city center; both sides reinforced peace bid reptd; Scobie communique quoted; EAM Salonika control noted; Alexander reptd en route to Athens

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RECORD AIR STRIKE; 1,600 'Heavies' and 800 Fighters of Eighth Rip Reich Rail Centers RAF HITS RUHR OIL PLANTS American Bombers From Italy Smash Refinery and Arms Works in Vienna Area RECORD AIR STRIKE BY U.S. ROCKS REICH

By Clifton Danielby Wireless To the New York Times

RAF bombs rr yds and benzol plants at Osterfeld, Meiderich and Brueckhausen in Netherlands

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