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 IRUMANIA-ARMISTICE-SEPT. 12, 1944 16. The printing, importation and distribution in Rumania of periodical and non-periodical literature, the presentation of theatrical performances and films, the work of wireless stations, post, telegraph and telephone shall be carried out in agreement with the Allied (Soviet) High Command. (See Annex to Article 16.) 17. Rumanian civil administration is restored in the whole area of Rumania separated by not less than 50-100 kilometres (depending upon conditions of terrain) from the front line, Rumanian adminis- trative bodies undertaking to carry out, in the interests of the re- establishment of peace and security, instructions and orders of the Allied (Soviet) High Command issued by them for the purpose of securing the execution of these armistice terms. 18. An Allied Control Commission will be established which will undertake until the conclusion of peace the regulation of and control over the execution of the present terms under the general direction and orders of the Allied (Soviet) High Comrnmnd, acting on behalf of the Allied Powers. (See Annex to Article 18.) 19. The Allied Governments regard the decision of the Vienna Award regarding Transylvania as null and void and are agreed that Transylvania (or the greater part thereof) should be returned to Rumania, subject to confirmation at the peace settlement, and the Soviet Government agrees that Soviet forces shall take part for this purpose in joint military operations with Rumania against Germany and Hungary. 20. The present terms come into force at the moment of their signing. Done in Moscow, in four copies, each in the Russian, English and Rumanian [1] languages, the Russian and English texts being authentic. September 12, 1944. By authority of The Governments of the United States of America, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the United Kingdom. MAJIHHOBCKH [SEAL] [Rumanian text not printed.] Publications, etc. Post, p. 1716. Civil administra- tion. Allied Control Commission. Post, p. 1716. Transylvania. Entry into force. By authority of The Government and High Command of Rumania. LUCRETIU PATRACCANU GL. ADJ. DAMACEANU B STIRBEY GH. PoPP [SEAL] 59 STAT.] 1715

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