STÁTNÍ TAJEMNÍK U ŘÍŠSKÉHO PROTEKTORA V ČECHÁCH A NA MORAVĚ, PRAHA, inv. 2740, sig. 109-14/43 Page 120 · 120 of 329
THE SECRETARY TO THE RUSSIAN PROTECTOR IN THINGS AND IN MORAVA, PRAGUE, inv. 2740, sig. 109-14/43
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Strictly confidential! Cultural policy matters Only for the personal broadcasting and service use ! To destroy 74//0 sofo rt on its own responsibility ! (§ 353 c RStGB) W\}$ Prif.-No. Be r i c h t e of 8 October l940. .c,d. l.1/10.40 SENDER LONDON (Czech): Yesterday the Soviet ambassador in Washington had a longer conversation with Sumner Welles. This road and the opening of the Burmese road are important in the USA.- Roosevelt has left New York for Washington today.- American nationals, especially women and children living in the Far East, have been suggested to return to the United States.- As the British Ministry of Aviation reports, today London was flown over by enemy machines at a high altitude. The enemy was set up by British hunters and various enemy plug-ins were shot down, the damage is insignificant. The roads were heavily frequented, some people were killed. (Report from the afternoon) In England a hunting squad was now put together, which only belonged to American pilots. The members of this association of the "Adler-Staffel" retain American citizenship. The occupation of the Romanian Ülfelder and the industrial areas by the German military continues. For the time being, 2 divisons with about 3o ooo men have invaded Romania. So far, there is no confirmation that the Italian military would also participate in the occupation. A third German division is expected. To avoid all complications with Russia, the military stays away from the lower Danube and the Moldova. The British ambassador to Tokyo has officially informed the Japanese government that England is concerned with the agreement. The road of Burma will not be extended.- In Washington there were straddled conversations between Chinese, British and Australian cities and Welles. Excerpts from Churchill's speech.- SENDER LONDON (German): OXOIE for Churchill ́s speech Fraser comments: He mentions 4 main points: 1.) The way Churchill felt about the invading intent that had not yet been abandoned. We in England have never fallen for it when Göbbels explained that Hitler had no intention of preparing an invasion. But if it is carried out, we are prepared and prepared. 2.) The constant and ever increasing help from the Dominies and from the USA. At the beginning of the 3rd war year we will be better prepared than now. Churchill made no hope of an early end of war, which leaves the Göbbels. 3.) The reopening of Burma is England's first response to the conclusion of the tripartite pact. It should be noted that Churchill, when mentioning this fact, received the richest applause. While the German troops occupy Romania, England is horrified by reinforcements to the Far East and the USA me the 2