The Archive · 1939

Armed Neutrality

Under the clauses of the peace treaty with Russia, Finland is much hampered in the Arctic Ocean, which she borders since 1920 through the Petsamo Corridor. She is permitted io keep a few patrol-boats only in the Petsamo fjord, yet she may not establish any fortifications nor air bases. Unarmed Soviet aeroplanes are permitted to fly over this region. In times of peace no regular troops are stationed in Finnish Lapland. There are only a few border guards and the crack local protective guards, composed of volunteers.

Virtually no anti-aircraft precautions have been taken. But as a result of the increasing value of this region due to the extensive nickel 'OUNG lady, competent stenographer, many years' experience, hard/willing worker, moderate salary. Box 3363,

NCDN. 7

ENERGETIC Chinese desires work before/after 3 pin. Experience in English, bookkeeping, teletyping, Customs procedure, office routine. Apply to Box 3362, NCDN. um GOOD contact man with long local experience in office management, Secretarial duties and business promotion, seeks early engagement, modest terms. Would like to join Property and conscientious worker. Apply Box 3350, NCDN. oes GERMAN lady stenotypist, knowledge English, French. secks position. Box 3356, NCDN. however, will hardly suffice in the face of the immense superiority of the Red Army, particularly in the air, and the latest development in the technique of parachute troops.

Japan, speaking perfect Japanese, will consider propositions from reliable concerns. Address Box 3226, NCDN. -s.e AMERICAN man, 23 years, seeks position, has executive, selling and general office experience. Moderate salary. Address Box 3816, NCDN. -ssa that the much dis-the Northern coun-

JPRENCH stenotypist, has worked several years in Paris; knowledge of English and Russian; seeks position. Box 3411, NCDN. -z030 a "bloc of armed neutrality," still guarantee a certain amount there if all existing de-were utilized. Such an n Of defence would give all those Powers which are interested in the integrity of northern Europe—and Germany is one of those Powers—a feeling of security.

HARDWORKING Japanese gentleman with good business experience, now holding high position in a Japanese firm, seeks position in a big foreign firm. Address Box 3401, NCDN. EM

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