THE SECRETARY TO THE RUSSIAN PROTECTOR IN THINGS AND IN MORAVA, PRAGUE, inv. 1746, sig. 109-4/1501

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-3 - 981 Neutral rapporteurs explain that although the Greek operations are successful and continue to promise a great deal, one must not forget that this is only the beginning of the campaign. It may still take weeks for enough snow to fall, and the Jtaliens still have time to reorganize their offensive. On the other hand, it is also possible for the Greeks to continue their offensive and carry the battle into Albania. The battle at the border of Kenya and Jtal.-Somaliland was the first time that tanks were used by the South African forces. A large Italian force was inflicted heavy losses without the British armed forces suffering losses. The second order of the Canadian Mobilisation Ordinance will be issued in the coming days. It concerns all unmarried men or childless widowers aged 2l, 22 and 23 years. M o s k a u - russian. Ass.Press: Jn Vichy was issued a communiqué, according to which an agreement was reached between Spain and France on the exchange of goods between the two countries. United Press from Vichy: The French Foreign Minister pointed out that there are no reports of clashes between Siam and Jndochina. The Colonial Minister stated that he had not received such news either, although it is known that Siam had troops at the border. United Press reports from Bangkok that the rumors about clashes were officially denied there, too. Reuter: The British Ministry of Aviation announces the formation of a new Army Liaison Command. - Reuter : The British Department of Commerce announces that the Ernksëx wholesale price jndex in the octoter has a new increase towards September. Since the beginning of the war, the Jndex has been in Delhi for 45 1/2% gestiege geno Times: The conference of the eastern group of countries of the British Empire is currently preparing a plan for the elimination of the Eastern territories with war material of its own production. Canadian Press from Ottava: The first Chilean Consul General has arrived in Canada. Canada does not yet have a diplomatic representation in Chile. 2 United Press from Chile: Chile and Canada may start the next negotiations on establishing diplomatic relations in order to promote trade. United Press from Buenos Aires: Jn key circles are declared that Canada's decision to establish diplomatic missions in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro is due to its desire to bring its defence system into line with that of Latin America. Washington: Welles was questioned whether the contract amerik.Gesellschafteny on the supply of oil from lilac-Jndien to Japan did not address the American attitude viders. Welles explained that this was done with approval of the local authorities and not in contrast - 4 -