Mr. President. the civil war in East Pakistan has produced a tide of human misery and death unequalled in modern times. There are currently some 7.000.000 East Pakistani refugees in India. With the number continuously mounting as tens of thousands of refugees enter India daily. The breakdown of civil administration and normal government services in East Pakistan threatens major famine for millions over the coming months. One of the many national and international voluntary agencies assisting the Government of India in conducting relief programs for these unfortunate people is the Americans for Childrens Relief. formerly Americans for Biafran Relief. This past June. ACR announced the launching of a nationwide drive to raise money and materials to aid the refugees in India. Most recently. ACR sent 29 tons of food. materials. and medicines to Calcutta.
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