RELIGIOUS FREEDOM.
EXTENSION IN THE SOVIET. ANNOUNCEMENT EXPECTED SOON (Roc. 10.30 a.m.) LONDON, Aug. 5. It is understood that tho Soviet Ambassador (M. Maisky) will make an important announcement soon regarding the extension of religious freedom in Russia. According to the “Daily Sketch,” representatives of British religious bodies, including the Church of England and tho Roman Catholic Church, privately approached the. Soviet Embassy seeking assurances on the Soviet’s attitude toward religion, which would be needed before they would be able wholeheartedly to support tho Soviet alliance. M. Maisky received the representations sympathetically and consulted Moscow. The “Daily Express” reports that M, Maisky has been invited to- join St. James’ Club, Piccadilly, the world’s most famous diplomatic club.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 61, Issue 252, 6 August 1941, Page 5
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