DANS VERY HAPPY OVER VISIT

Auckland Star, Volume LXXIII, Issue 194, 18 August 1942, Page 5

DANS VERY HAPPY OVER VISIT

EPOCHAL EVENT

Kremlin Banquet Lasts For Four Hours

R«C- 130 p.m. RUGBY, Aug. 17. visit to Moscow is » t, occasion in history on which 'British Prime Minister has visited the Russian capital. The conferences which took place are described as »n epoch-making event, marking a turning point in the war. A Moscow correspondent says it is understood Mr. Churchill stayed at • house in the country where he rested briefly after long hours at' Jnfi Kremlin. He added that Mr. Churchill worked at high pressure throughout his stay, not permitting even the famed Russian Ballet to take him away from his work. Mr. Cnurchi 11 was in terrific form, full of fight and good health. His spirits were at their highest. M. Stalin was calm and confident and looked very well.

In British circles, a Moscow correspondent says, the impression is that the Russians are very happy over the meeting, although there was little time for celebrations. Mr. Churchill's party was composed of 20, six of whom were Americans.

The dinner at the Kremlin in honour of Mr. Churchill on Saturday evening lasted over four Hours. It was attended by numerous Soviet generals, many of whom were strikingly young and energetic men, also by members of the staffs of both Embassies, Allied representatives and generals. The atmosphere was described as full of fun: a very jocular party, with Stalin giving a number of toasts and speaking with sparkling humour and thoroughly enjoying his own jokes.

RUSSIAN GUERILLAS FILM OF ACTIVITIES Rec. 2 p.m. RUGBY, Aug. 17. Seventy-five thousand feet of film taken during the last two months by Soviet guerillas in German occupied territory have reached Moscow by air service which provides a regular service between the guerillas and the Soviet Union. Part of the film shows German activities and part guerilla activities against the Germans. SECOND TO STALIN Rec. 11 a.m. MOSCOW, Aug. 17. Ry his appointment to the newlycreated position of first vice-chair-man of tne Council of People's Commissars, M. Molotoff becomes M. Stalin's chief assistant for administration in the Soviet Union. The appointment, which was announced by the Presidency of the Supreme Soviet, has placed M. Molotoff next to M. Stalin in all Cabinet affairs.