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Quote #1
Furthermore, the people of this country are distant from the troubled areas of the earth and it is hard for them to comprehend the plight and consequent reactions of the long-suffering peoples, and the effect of those reactions on their governments in connection with our efforts to promote peace in the world. (1.4)
Distance is unfortunately a large component in whether or not we recognize suffering. It's a lot easier, for example, to see that your neighbor is stuck under an anvil, than it is to see someone in Germany isn't getting enough to eat. Marshall acknowledges this difficulty, and points out that it's part of the job of the folks in the room to make that connection for others.
Quote #2
In considering the requirements for the rehabilitation of Europe the physical loss of life, the visible destruction of cities, factories, mines and railroads was correctly estimated, but it has become obvious during recent months that this visible destruction was probably less serious than the dislocation of the entire fabric of European economy. (2.1)
Yeah, things in Europe were really bad. Marshall lists the most obvious causes—all of that physical suffering from the death and destruction. The stunning point he makes is that the destruction of the economy is an even worse blow.
Quote #3
He feeds more grain to stock and finds for himself and his family an ample supply of food, however short he may be on clothing and the other ordinary gadgets of civilization. Meanwhile people in the cities are short of food and fuel. (3.10-11)
Here Marshall is talking about the specific way each side of the economy—rural farmers and urban workers—are suffering. Sure, it sounds like the urban people, being short on fuel, have it worse. That doesn't mean it's a picnic being without manufactured goods. Worse suffering does not immediately invalidate suffering elsewhere.