Vinson. field registration and eligibility officer stationed old Jerusalem told: "We are fully aware we have tens of thousands of nonexistent people with ration cards with which somebody draws rations." When asked estimate extent of such unjustifiable distribution Vinson replied: "20 to 30 percent." Col. Edward Miller. Deputy Director UNRWA said such use ration cards is "quite widespread." Dr. Harry Howard. U.S. representative. UNRWA advisory committee. confirmed this and added: "I have actually seen merchants openly weighing and buying UNRWA supplies from recipients of distribution centers." Meanwhile rations have been denied estimated 100.000 babies born to refugee families since January 1. 1951. This heartless denial excused basis Jordanian refusal permit reasonable validation ration cards. Dag Hammarskjold.