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BRITISH TROOPS CLASH WITH NAZIS IN STRUMA VALLEY
BRITISH HINT TO TURKEY
"I hope Turkey will realise that this is a moment of décision, when the security of all the Bal- kans is involved," said Mr. - Herbert Morrison, the Home Secretary, com- menting on Germany's declaration of Yugoslavia and Greece at Nottingham yesterday.
war on
Welcoming the Yugoslav-Soviet pact of non-aggression, Mr. Mor- rison said:
"We must not put too much store on that, but if it means La turning point in the policy of the Soviet, it will be a good thing not only for Europe but for the Soviet."
Mr. Morrison said he believed that in the Balkans, Hitler woul meet someone "whom he dues not wish to meet.” Reuter.
Italian Shot
The Fascists have shot an Italian subject who, they allege, was taken prisoner with the British parachutists who landed in Italy recently.
Official announcement of the says the victim, 44- execution year-old Fortunato Picchi, was condemned to death by a special tribunal for defence of the State. It adds the parachutis:s "com- mitted acts of sabotage in the Calabrian region." Reuter,
CALM IN IRAQ
Berlin Announces HOW
Stubborn Allied Resistance
FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE NAZI BLITZ AGAINST FRANCE, BRITISH AND GERMAN TROOPS HAVE CLASHED ON THIS IS ONE OF THE FIRST DEVELOPMENTS A MAJOR SCALE. IN THE GERMAN AGGRESSION AGAINST YUGOSLAVIA AND GREECE, AND IS ANNOUNCED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS ISSUED IN BERLIN.
TURKISH CABINET MEETING
The Turkish Cabinet met in An- kara yesterday after- noon to consider the developments in the Balkans.
Before the meeting, the Foreign Minister, Dr. Sarajoglu, receiv- ed the British, Greek and Yugoslav Ambas- sadors, says an An- kara despatch receiv- ed in Vichy.---Reuter.
Call To
Greek Soldiers
A call to the Greek sol- diers on the German front
COMPLETE CALM REIGNS IN to prove themselves the
IRAQ FOLLOWING THE COUP D'ETAT WHICH PLACED
London, so far, has made no mention of British troops having come into contact with the German forces, though an official com- munique issued in London late last night de- clares: "British, Australian and New Zea- land troops already in Greece, and the R.A.F. in Greece, have been strongly reinforced.”
Berlin reports state that the first Anglo- German clash occurred in the Struma Valley, in Greece, where, the official Nazi news agency admits, the German troops have met with resistance, described as "stubborn" and "tenacious," from both Greek and British forces.
Indicating that British troops! are in action elsewhere, the German agency announcement says that tenacious British resis- tance is being encountered parti- cularly in the Struma Valley.
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The agency claims, however, that generally favourable ports have Deen received.
Rome also announces that Bri- tish
have and German troops clashed, in a message from Ber- lin to the official Italian agency in almost indentical terms.
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The despatch says: "German forces which crossed the Greek frontier from Bulgaria are macet- ing with tenacious resistance from British troops, particularly in the Struma Valley."
The German radio stated evening: "Having Serb and Greek frontiers IN equals of their comrades troops are everywhere contacting
the enemy and advancing. POWER SAYID RASHID AL on the Italian front is cording to plan, despite difficult GATEANI THE NATIONALIST LEADER AT THE HEAD OF THE made by General Papagos, NATIONAL DEFENCE GOVERN- Commander-in-Chief of MENT, AN
In a broadcași to the people of the Greek Army, in an of Iraq, the new Premier declared Order of the Day to the the country's International obliga- troops. Hona, especially the Anglo-Iru Treaty, the provisions of which it would continue to sppy in a spirit of friendship and cordiality. The Regent, who is reported to Basrah, is accused of trying tơ tướp the power of the Throne.
This Cloverfient would adhere to
resistance."
In Yugoslavia
It claims that 24 enemy 'planes have been brought down over Yugoslavia and 44 certainly de- with affection to stroyed on the ground, against the "British, our brothers in the loss of two German planes. arts."
He refers
The message is in similar terms to that of the King of Greece to the people,
have already conquered another. We enemy superior in numbers.
General Papagos says: shall resist and conquer as we Reuter
WAR CAME
How war came to Yugo- slavia is described in a brief despatch from Bel- grade to the "New York Times,"
At 3.25 yesterday morn- ing, says the despatch, Belgrade air raid sirens sounded the alarm. This was the first indication that the nation was
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Later two Yugoslav fighters ag. peared over the city. flying east- wards. Two more fighters appear ed shortly afterwards.
Here the despatch ends with the note "At this point wireles connections with Belgrade yere out."-Reuter,
RAIDERS LEAVE BRITAIN ALONE
No enemy air activity had been reported over England last night dusk and midnight.--
It adds that strong German between
Reuter. bomber and fighter forces at
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