Sakhalin A Russian Camp
S-HAXGHAI, Jan. 18. Cliinese repatriates who arrived today from the island of Saklialim, said in au interview with the United Press that more than 400,000 Soviet troops are seattered over tlie island which is jnst across from the northern end oi Jnpa-n. • 'They -also • deelared that the southern tip of the island- is a fully ariiuMl military establishment and a Htibmarine base guarded by 30,000 .Soviet troops. Tlie Chine.se told stories of cruelty. hardships and aggression under the Boviet, of being fofced to work in slave eamps, and of %executions for infractions of tlie rigid behaviour rules.
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Chronicle (Levin), 19 January 1948, Page 5
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