The Archive · 1940

American Organizations

Consulting with Finns

Washington, Jan. 9.

The United States Government has informed the League of Nations that American organizations are, consulting directly with Finland regarding her request for material and humanitarian assistance.

A Note handed to the League by the United States Minister in Berne says that the United States, Government, from the outbreak of hostilities, has given tangible indication of its sympathy for the people and Government of Fiflend.

The American Red Cross and private organizations, the Note adds, have given medical, financial and other help, and they are consulting with Finnish agencies regarding the most effective manner in which such aid may be continued and expanded—Reuter.

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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