Late Bulletins BERLIN, Oct. 12 Adolf Hitler has decided to begin war in earnest against Britain and France, informed quarters said tonight after the Fuehrer had conferred for more than three hours with his closest advisers on Prime Minister Chamberlains speech. WASHINGTON, Oct. 12. The National Association of Postmasters today elected Paul R. Younts, of Charlotte, N. C., president for 1940. Columbus, O., was chosen for the next convention, probably in October, 1940. CINCINNATI, Oct. 12. William Green today was elected president of the American Federation of Labor for his 16th term. Frank Duffy, first vice president and one of the oldest members of the executive council, announced that he was not a candidate for re election. Duffy nominated William L. Hutcheson, carpenters union president, who was elected unanimously. PARIS, Oct. 12. War communique No. 78, issued tonight, said: There were ambushes and patrol clashes on both sides (in the Rhineland front). Activity of our advance elements was marked in the region south of Saarbruecken. PARIS, Oct. 12. Premier Daladier today summoned his cabinet to meet Friday with President Albert Lebrun for a general review of the war. Prime Minister Chamberlains statement in the house of commons was welcomed here as new evidence of unity between Britain and France against Adolf Hitlers peace proposals. COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Oct. 12 The foreign ministry announced tonight that Denmark, Sweden and Norway had presented separate declarations to Soviet Russia urging respect for the independence of Finland.