King to Lead New Greek Cabinet
APPEAL FOR CALM RUGBY, April 20. A ncw r Greek Cabinet has been formed, with King George as Premier. This re arrangement has followed the sudden death of the former Prime Minister, M. Korizis. Rear-Admiral Sakellarion, the present Commander of the Fleet, becomes VicePromior. The Cabinet took the oath before the.
Archbishop of Athens this evening. King George, broadcasting over the Athens radio, paid a tribute to the former Prime Minister, M. Korizis, who, he said, “sacrificed his strength in the fight for our country." The King appealed to the Greeks and those in the fighting line to remain steadfast and united for the cause ot the country. “We must fight on," he said, “until final victory is achieved. May God save Greece." The official list of tho new Greek Cabinet includes: Prime Minister, King George; Minister of Marine, ViceAdmiral Sakellariou; Air Minister, Major-General Nicolaides; Minister of Foreign Affars, Finance and National Economy, M. Tsouderos; Minister of War, Major-General Panagakos; Minister .of the Preps* M. NicouluusUs*
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Manawatu Times, Volume 66, Issue 95, 22 April 1941, Page 5
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