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THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 12, 1939

Further Finn Successes Against The Red Forces

COASTAL GUNS' DIRECT HITS ON WARSHIPS

(SPECIAL TO “CHINA MAIL")

London, To-day.

THE FINNISH GENERAL STAFF state that a Soviet attack near Taipale and Heinjoki was repelled by the Finns, according to a Helsinki report. Except for a slight Red Army advance near Petsamo

the Russians were repelled everywhere. Several Russian warships bombed strategic objec-

tives on the Finnish coast.

SECRET SESSION

London, To-day.

The King has signed the Order- in-Council empowering Wednes- day's session of Parliament to be a secret one.-Reuter.

TIN MARKET EXCITED

LONDON, TO-DAY.

Russian planes were also busy, and Red planes bombed Hangoe and several fortifications near Bjoerkoe,

In Oslo, it was reported that So- viet planes heavily bombed the Fin- nish village of Haukilampi, near the Norwegian border.

However, most of the bombs fell in the neighbouring woods, doing little damage.

HEAVY LOSSES

Total Soviet losses during the two attacks aganist Petsamo and Salmijaervi on Sunday are esti. mated at nearly 500 killed and 200 prisoners, while Finnish losses were comparatively light.

The morale of the Finnish troops is excellent and the Finns enjoy શ marked advantage in that they are excellent skiers and are used to the rigours of the Arctic winter.

SOVIET CLAIMS

In Moscow, a Red Army communique, issued through the Tass agency, says the Soviets have advanced some 550 kilometres in all directions.

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EXCITED DEALINGS OCCURRED

It claims the occupation of ON THE LONDON TIN MARKET village of Kuolojarvi, in Ukhta re- YESTERDAY MORNING FOLLOW-gion, and of Johonala, near Poroso- ING THE REMOVAL OF THE FOR- | zero. MER MAXIMUM PRICE OF £230.

Business began in forward tin at around £260 and rose rapidly to £275 before closing at £208, while the total turnover amounted to 400 tons.

Tin circles here are gratifled at the return of the market to an inter- national basis.

In the Karelian Isthmus the Reds claim to have captured Borochina and Kirkamuala.

Owing to adverse conditions, says the communique, the Soviet air force was confined to reconnaissance patrols.-Havas.

TANKS DESTROYED

London, To-day.

A Finnish communique says two enemy attacks on the Taipale River were repulsed with heavy Jossen, Seven tanks were destroyed.

Most observers are of opinion that the price will gradually decline to the previous maximum, or below, and will eventually govern the inter-

Enemy attempts to cross the Voksi national price once supplies have been water system in Kiviniemi failed. attracted here.

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VEHICLES FOR THE ARMY

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London, To-day. The British motor industry already working at high speed on the production of vehicles for the mer- chanised army. One factory is now

There was severe fighting all along the eastern frontier.

On the northern coast, above Lake Ladoga, the enemy advanced in one sector, but enemy attacks in another sector were repulsed.

Our troops advanced elsewhere, destroying four enemy companies in a surprise attack.

COASTAL DEFENCE SUCCESS After heavy fighting the enemy oc- cupied the village of Lapland, near the Russian frontier.

Coastal batteries engaged anamy naval units in fog, and judging from the sea, our batteries scored some direct 'hite.

There was air activity along the

turning out as many lorries a day as eastern frontier. Enemy planes the whole British Army had in 1914 | bombed' a" lighthouse in the Gulf of

Although the infantry lorry is a Finland,-Reuter.

special type of lorry, arrangements have been so made that 85 per cent. of the parts are standardised.

The Ministry of Supply is to-day the world's largest buyer of heavy vehicles. It needs 'no less than 50 different types of bodies.

Almost the entire tyre production of the British industry is now en- gaged on war work. A tyre suitable for a lorry travelling at 50 miles in hour has been manufactured, and Aprieumatic tyre which is vir- tually bullet proof, die Reuter,

£100,000 GIFT FROM SOUTH AFRICA

London, To-day,

· Mr. Anthony Eden, the Dominions Secretary, has acknowledged a gift of £100,000, raised by South African mayors. In acknowledging the gift, he says it is a real encouragement for Britain to receive this welcome mark of friendship from the Union, Reuter

Sir Kingsley Wood, the Air Minister, and Sir John Simon, Chancel- lor of the Exchequer, paid a visit to a fighter squadron near London re- cently. Photo shows the two Ministers chatting with W.A.A.F. girls when they inspected their quarters. (Copyright, Fox).

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