U.S. ACTION ON
FINLAND INVASION
PRESIDENT MAY CONSULT CONGRESS
R.A.F. DRIVES OFF NAZI RAIDERS
London, To-day.
It was learned in London last night that. eight enemy Dornier type aircraft
were
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Washington, To-day. President Roosevelt. stated yesterday he would probably discuss the Baltic situation with Congress leaders by telephone, but he did not con- lasted template any formal confer-plane fell into the sea.
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The President added that had not yet replied to his Note offer- ing the good services of the United States in settling the dispute with Finland. The offer was made before the Red invasion occurred.
of
The placing of the Administration publicly and officially on the side Finland is the first in a series of steps being discussed to make known America's attitude in regard to the action of the Soviet,
There is still a possibility that the U.S. Ambassador may be recalled for consultation, and even that diploma- tic relations may be severed.--Reu- ter.
CEYLON'S GIFT TO WAR FUND
Ceylon has
Colombo. To-day. contributed about £4,500 to the British Red Cross Fund. Of this sum, about £3,750 was rais- ed by the "Ceylon Times."-Reuter.
One enemy plane was destroyed and all the others retired when attacked.
The engagement, with the Dornier 13 minutes before the Nazi
The crew were picked up by a Norwegian merchantman, Three other aircraft belonging to the Coastal Command
were in separate combats with seven Dorulers, and in every instance the enemy were driven off without casualties to any of British crews.-Reuter.
SWEDEN ASKED TO WATCH FINLAND'S
INTERESTS
the
London, To-day. Finland has asked Sweden to look after her interests in Moscow. This request has strengthened the belief that the new government will seek to come to terms with Moscow, but there is no official support for this and the Finnish Legation in London denies that there is any question of surren- der.
The Finnish Legation is still in Moscow, but telephone communica- tion has been cut off. Reuter.
Kweilin, To-day.
are as-
A major battle is developing in the hilly regions north of Nanning. On the Nanning-Wuning high- way after breaking through San- tang, about 12 miles north of Nanning, the Japanese saulting Kaofeng, the strategic pass two miles further north. Chinese machine-gun nests mounted in the hills have exact- ed a heavy toll.
On the Nanning-Pingyang high- way, the Japanese force is at- tacking Paitang, 31 miles north- east of Nanning.
Japanese aircraft are extreme- ly active reconnoitring and bomb- ing Chinese positions. Central News.
Kweilin, To-day,
Nine Japanese planes broke into Kweilin at noon yesterday, flying at an altitude of 4,000 ft. They rained over 80 bombs indiscrimin- ately. Central News.
Riga, To-day.
M. Molotov, the Soviet Foreign Commissar, stat- ed yesterday the Soviet refused to negotiate with the new Finnish Govern- ment, but they expected to conclude a satisfactory agreement with the new "people's government.”- Reuter.
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'The Finnish Legation has created a special department to deal with the stream of Swedes wishing to enlist in the Finnish Army.
The war approached Sweden when the air raid alarm was sounded at Torneo, and Soviet planes were observed over Sjos Island, 12 miles to sea.-Reuter.
Helsinki, To-day. Professor Sikkonen, Finland's most famous electro-technician, was found dead in the ruins of the bombed Technical High School. Reuter.
Oslo, To-day. It is reported that Tetsamo has been captured by Soviet troops after a bombardment,Reuter.
A large mumber of wrist and pocket watches, mysteriously dis- appeared from the premises of the Sun Company, Limited, yes- terday. The goods are said to value, $5,884.
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