Finland To Ask Russia
HELSINKI, Mon. (11 a.m.)—lt is learned that the Finnish Government has instructed its delegation for the treaty talks with Russia to urge that in the event of war Russian forces would only be sent to Finland at the Finnish specific request, and that Finland's forces should be used only within Finnish territory. The delegation will also seek a reduction in Finnish reparations to Russia.
The Swedish commander-in-chief (General Jung) handed a memorandum to the Government demanding measures strengthening Sweden’s military preparedness, including the calling up of more men and building new fortifications and airfields.
General Jung said Sweden could not overlook the possibility that Russia, in strengthening her own security, might think it possible to undertake partial actions without causing a major war.
This; and the fact that it might be difficult to obtain arms abroad if the situation deteriorated, prompted his demand for. strengthened defences now.
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Northern Advocate, 16 March 1948, Page 3
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