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THE CHINA: MAIL, APRIL 12, 1940
BIG PUSH COMING IN FRANCE?
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Paris, To-day.
There is nothing much doing on the Western Front but this does not mean that nothing will happen in a day or two.
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At several points, there are clear signs that the Germans are completing preparations for an attack.
These preparations should be con- sidered in connection with £ big "Home Propaganda" drive now going on in Germany. There are hints to the people that a decisive phase of the war is now near. Reservists are being called up.
Unlike similar. "scare drives" in November and January, the pro- sent propaganda campaign is not addressed abroad- but is for "home consumption."
BRITAIN LANDING TROOPS?
Stockholm, To-day.
According to information reaching Uddevalle from the Hvaler. Is- lands and other places in the outer Oslo Fjord, British vessels have been observed at several points along the coast apparently landing troops for the relief of Oslo... - Reuter.
SEA FIGHTS
Raging In North Sea
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PARIS, TO-DAY.
THE BRITISH AND GERMAN NAVIES WERE STILL LOCKED AT DEATH- GRIPS LAST NIGHT, ACCORDING TO DRAMATIC MESSAGES FROM STOCKHOLM; INDICA TING THAT THE SKAGERRAK BATTLE WAS PRO- CEEDING WITH UNDIMINISHED FURY AND THAT ANOTHER MAJOR EN- GAGEMENT WAS IN PROGRESS OFF TRONDHEIM.
There is proof that the events in Details are lacking, but neutral reports suggest that the German naval units at Trondheim, after re-
Scandinavia have caused great un- easiness among the German people, and it is possible the Nazis are pre- paring to play their last
a desperate attempt.-Havas.
Paris Warning
cards in
Paris, To-day.
The front might blaze up any day, said the War Ministry spokesman yes-
that
"the terday, giving warning events in North Europe must not make us forget the front
between the Moselle and Rhine."
The spokesman added: "At various points we have observed indications of preparations for an attack.”—Reu- ter.
LEAVE CANCELLED
Paris, To-day. French Army leave has been tem- porarily suspended.-Reuter.
Artillery Action
London, To-day. Last evening's French official com- munique stated: "To the west of the Vosges, there was some enemy artil- lery fire which was vigorously return- British ed by the French artillery." Wireless.
GERMAN LOSSES
IN ACTION
GERMAN peated attacks by British aircraft, attempted to PUBLIC
break the grip of the British warships blocking the mouth of the fjord.
At present, the forces are reported to be fighting the issue out to the west of Trondheim.
The larger engagement in the Oslo Fjord and the Skagerrak is increas- ing in scope.
The Gorman Navy is reported to have sent additional warships In a desperate attempt to break
the British hold on the lifeline for their forces now in Norway, and both sides have been putting more and more airoraft Into the opera- tions.
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Observers on the Swedish coast in the vicinity of the Norwegian border report that the roar of heavy naval the guns continued after dark and flashes could be seen in the distance. There are reports also of a Bri- tish landing in the Oslo Fjord.
Climax Not Reached
Well-informed, quarters in London also say that the climax of the naval and air battle raging off Norway, has not yet bean- reached, and appar- antly the Allies:expect: strong re- inforcements, especially in the air.
Meanwhile, various Norwegian radio stations are still functioning without German control.
These confirm the report that an extremely severe engagement is be- ing fought off Trondheim, where the British have engaged German vessels inside the Fjord-Havas.
Battle In Progress
Stockholm, To-day. A battle between British and Ger- man warships is reported to be in
London, To-day. While accurate comparison ‚of British and German losses in this week's battles is im- possible at the moment, a
British aeroplanes are also report- rough calculation bears out Mr. Churchill's opinion thated to have attacked German warships and aircraft in Trondheim Fjord last "the German fleet is crippled in important respects.”
progress off Trondheim.
evening.
An earlier report stated. German! warships there were believed to be bottled up by British naval forces— Router.
German Report
The Germans have lost four cruisers out of a pre-war strength of eight, at least three destroyers and possibly two or three others out of 30, several submarines and about 12 supply ships,
Berlin, To-day. while a German battleship, a crui-
The official news agency states that ser and several destroyers were dam-British planes attacked Trondheim. It aged.
says the attack was repulsed. Router. Strain and Expectancy
London, To-day. Since Monday, fighting in the seas around Norway han continued: night and day;} Widely dispersed but none ©the less general; actiorrć)
numbers of Gem
The British have lost four destroy- ers out of a pre-war strength of about 180, while two British destroyers and a battleship were damaged, the latter. slightly. Reuter.
GURKHA CREW
London, To-day.
It is loarnech that all but 14, of the crew of the destroyer: Gürk khan ware – craft and British naval
rescued. Router.
"is going-on now.
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"In such words, the First Lord of the Admiralty conveyed to the Com- mons. the atmosphere of strain and expectancy which must last until the actions are completed and full in- formation received. British Wireless
RUSSIANS WITHDRAW FROM PETSAMO
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ANXIETY
BERLIN, TO-DAY: THE GERMAN PUBLIC, GROW- ING: INCREASINGLY ANXIOUS
ABOUT WHAT IS GOING ON, IS
NOW BEING FED COMFORTING
STORIES BY DR. GOEBBELS' PRO- PAGANDA MINISTRY, AS USUAL, THERE ARE DISCREPANCIES. ⠀⠀⠀⠀
While the "Voelkischer Beobachter" headlines a story "The Anglo-French Fleet is Smashed," other quarters are busy denying that any big sea battle trans- is taking place! All German
are Helsinki, To-day.ports, according to these sources, It is officially announced that Rus- crossing the Skager Rak without In- sian troops have withdrawn from the terference... Petsamo district, which has been re- Other comforting items of "news" include "We know where the British occupied by the Finns.
Railway communication with the Fleet is, but we... are not saying!!... and sea is being gradually, re-established. | "The German Government is not at
Havas.
war with Norway."--Reuter,
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