Amsterdam, Feb. 13.
Germany henceforth need fear no shortage of raw materials, German newspapers proclaimed in bold type today reporting new Soviet-German trade agreements. The Soviet-German "economic alliance" is played up in all newspapers, but none thought it advisable to give any direct information on the quantities, conditions of delivery and materials affected by the accords, The Reich's press today with one "voice also broadcast the allegation that "it is only a question of time before a government crisis" erupts in France, This despite the French Chamber of Deputy's vote of complete confidence in the Daladier Government.
Other notes struck by the unani mous German press were Italian friendship which, they said, is as firm as in the past; and the atrocities perpetrated against Germans by Poles in last August and September. No mention was made, however, of German atrocities which have already roused world opinion against the Reich's methods of domination.—Havas.
Russian attacks are being continued with undiminished force in the Summa sector, according to a communique issued here last night.
At Muolajaervi, Petajarvi and Tai-pale, it is stated, attacks were driven back, and Finnish troops undertook numerous successful counter-attacks. At least 23 tanks were put out of action, the communique claims.
North of Lake Ladoga all Russian attacks were driven back, and at Pitkaranta the greater part of an enemy column of 100 vehicles -was destroyed.
On Monday, it is stated, Finnish air forces took part in air combats and, in addition, carried out reconnaissance flights, besides bombing Soviet columns end bases.
In the war zone the Russians have concentrated their air activity on the front line and its immediate vicinity, over the Karelian Isthmus and north of Lake Ladoga.
Finnish fighters and anti-aircraft artillery yesterday shot down four Soviet machines, according to confirmed reports, while a number of unconfirmed cases are reported—
Reuter.
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