military@att.att.com (Bill Thacker) (03/05/90)
From: military@att.att.com (Bill Thacker) Tuesday, 5 March, 1940 The USSR indicates that it is willing to negotiate peace terms with Finland; the Finnish government accepts. Fighting continues around Viipuri, with further attacks across the frozen bay, and Soviet bombers raid Helsinki. Soviet officials admit the February 21st bombing of Pajala, Sweden, and offer their regrets for the attack. London announces that the government will finance the war's first loan, of 300,000,000 pounds, at 3% interest. The loan is to be repaid over 15 to 19 years. British warships intercept 7 Italian colliers in the English Channel and escort them to a contraband control center. Italy protests in strong terms. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Bill Thacker military@cbnews.att.com Send submissions for "50 Years Ago" to military-request@att.att.com "This completely alters the situation. and it may lead to grave developments." - unidentified Italian official