Finland Signs Peace Treaty Terms With Russia
The radio in London reports full terms of the Russo Finnish treaty. Key points include a ceasefire, new frontiers to be set by a joint commission, Hanko peninsula leased to Russia for 30 years, a Soviet military base, free transit through Petsamo to Norway, and a rail link pact between Russia and Sweden. No naval bases in Petsamo for Finland beyond maintenance, and a resumption of economic ties with a new trade treaty planned.
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Drama at Moscow Pact Sets Drastic Finland Terms
Moscow imposes hard terms for Finland to cede lands and armaments as troops withdraw by March 23 and Petamo evacuation by April 4. Russian control includes Gulf of Finland access, with Pr June 7. Finnish Diet, Mannerheim stance, and cabinet resignations loom amid aid rumors.
Australia names wartime ministry lineup
A list of ministers and assistants in the prospective Russia era Ministry includes A G Menzies as Prime Minister and various cabinet roles such as A G Cameron for Commerce, W M Hughes as Attorney General, H CG Therby for Postmaster General, PC Spender as Treasurer, Sir Frederick Brewari for Supply, G A Street for Army, Senator McLeay for Gustemte, J McEwen for Interior, and Sir Henry Guilett for Information.
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Finnish Minister Denounces Treachery Over Peace
Finnish Foreign Minister Dr. Tanner spoke in a noon broadcast blaming treachery of certain democracies for Finland's peace signing amid weapon shortages. He praised national courage, criticized Allied sea lift, noted Sweden and Norway blocked troop passage, and defended the cabinet against puppet-government claims.
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Mule Party Ambushed and Road Deaths Reported
Berlin reports an Allied mule party ambushed near Munich with prisoners taken. London notes February road deaths in England at 416 the lowest since blackout, with six months to February totaling 6 108 deaths and January figures.
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Turkey Ready for Russian Thrust
The Turkish Supreme War Council concluded its meeting in Ankara and declared Turkey ready to use full military strength against Russia if the Soviet, after the Finnish triumph, seeks concessions affecting the Dardanelles. Reports from the Caucasus say Russians evacuate women and children from Batum within Turkish artillery range.
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Blockade contraband control discussion in Far East
In the House of Commons the Minister for Economic Warfare said contraband control in the Far East is under consideration. By March Allied contraband committees had ordered more than 1 100 000 tons of contraband for the UK share about half. Enemyy exports totalling eighteen hundred tons were discharged and placed in the Prize Court by the Enemy Exports Committee.
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European reactions to Finland Russia peace terms
International press reaction splits on the Russo Finn peace with Pravda hailing Soviet security gains while Copenhagen Glasgow and Rome papers warn of humiliation and broader Nordic impact. British and American outlets question Allied leverage and the effect on the war in Europe.
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Cabinet shuffle delays coalition plans in Canberra
Last minute changes delayed the new Cabinet as Mr Menzies announced a reshuffle after long day talks. Mr Hughes faced questions about his future as ministers awaited a final panel, with Cameron preferring Nock and Collins or Thompson discussed as fifth Country Party representative.
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German peace feelers make no impression on war news
Signor Gayda of Giornale Italia reports after six months of war Herr von Ribbentrop and Signor Mussolini discussed Germany’s aims with Italy. Italy says a better peace requires vast European reconstruction and recognition of its rights. Axis parties urge intensified military preparations to ensure imperial co existence with Russia and others.
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