GERMAN STATE MINISTRY FOR CHECH AND MORAV, PRAGUE (1906) 1939 - 1945 (1965), inv. 757, sig. 110-5/47

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203a it has fought for Moscow and Stalingrad and other Russian cities, When entering the ground of the ČsR we send all the cities of the Soviet Union, which have welcomed us with genuine Slavic hospitality, and the lying Hoskau as well as the Soviet government the most heartfelt thanks for their brotherly help. We carry in our hearts the unforgettable shining image of the brilliant Marshal Stalin, we are proud to have fought under his command, we're proud that this man is the best friend of our peopleea. This is a source of deep faith to all of us, lasting security, pretence and independence of the ČsR. Be assured," said the General to all the Pawns in the fraternal Soviet Union, "that our Preund- seid with the Soviet people will last forever. Our people will receive with love and enthusiasm the Red Army, which will help the Slovak patriots and all of us to see and expel Hungarian invaders from our homeland and to build a new democratic and progressive republic." The army corps also entered the ČSR's political group with Kinister František Němee in the lead. The delegation sent the following telegram to President Beneš: čsl. Reg. delegation sends them the first greetings from the ground of the ÖsR." The delegation sent further telegrams to the Prime Minister Monsignor Šramek, the entire government and the Czech State Council. Delegation, with Minister Němec at the head, has already entered the bottom of the littelslovakia liberated from the Slovaks. The Slovak National Council welcomed the first čsl, guests from abroad. The delegation includes, as is well known, members of the Council of State, the Consistrial Councillor Father Hála, the deputies Valo, Uhlíř and Laužman. London's Times publishes a report by its Moscow correspondent on the arrival of the Czech delegation in Slovakia.