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ALLIED FORCES ADVANCING H.M.S. CALCUTTA AND TWO
INTO SYRIA FROM THREE DIRECTIONS Successful Crossing Of River Litani: Only Slight Resistance Met
CAIRO, JUNE 10 (REUTER)-THE ADVANCE NORTHWARD INTO SYRIA OF THE ALLIED FORCES. consisting of mechan- ised British, Free French, Australians and Indians is progress- ing, according to messages received here. It is considered very satisfactory that they have crossed the River Litani which might have been a serious obstacle
Very few details are yet available here on the political as- pect as to the French reaction, but it seems evident that resis tance must have been slight so far.
R.A.F. ACTIVITY IN MIDDLE EAST
ENEMY AIRFIELDS
BADLY DAMAGED
LONDON, June 10
Reuter)
Heavy bombers of the R.A.F. car- ried out prolonged raids on Ben- ghazi and Derna on Sunday night,
DESTROYERS LOST IN THE WITHDRAWAL FROM CRETE
LONDON, June 10 (Reuter)--The Admiralty announces that "the, anti-aircraft cruiser Calcutta and the destroyers Hereward and Imperial were lost during the withdrawal from Crete (mak- ing four cruisers and six destroyers fest on that occasion).
The communique which announces these losses states that the Hereward was last seen heading towards the coast after having been damaged by an enemy alr attack,
the coast after having been damaged by an enemy nir attack. The Italian High Command has announced that 229 survivors from
states a communique from the this ship have been landed and UNITED STATES
RA.F. Middle East, headquarters.
are prisoners of war?
These were followed at dawn by
The Imperial had to be sunk by machinegun attacks on dispersed British forces after being damaged
aircraft at Dema and Gamla. and on camp and motor transport concentrations near Martuba.
by an enemy air attack.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Considerable damage was caused when evacuation of
Mediterranean has reported that the forces
AND VICHY
Américan Attitude Still Unchanged
to the airfields, aix enemy alreraft from Crete was completed, just being burned out at Gazala and over 17,000 men had been taken
WASHINGTON, June 10 (Reuter) further eight being completely des-off the island. The withdrawal of
After the conference between M. troyed at Derna,
troops from Crete bad to be car-Henry Haye and Mr. Cordell Hull,
no
critical view of Franco-German collaboration.
M-
The advance, from Dera through This views expressed Dy Many other enemy aircraft were ried out from places with Inade- it was learned at the State Depart- the difficult Jebel Driz· country |Portugal's leading military" com- ; badly damaged. Fires and exploquate port facilities and which ment that Government found is also progressing satisfactorily. mentator, Major Alexander de sions were caused at Benghazi as were within easy reach of enemy evidence to warrant a charge in its This area is mostly composed in Borals, writing in O Seculq
2 result of the bombing raid. forces. the south-east of lava beds and The facilities granted in Syria while at Derna several direct hits transport must needs keep to the to the German air force during by high explosive bombs started tracks. But the Jebel Druzes the campaign against Raschid All large fires which were followed have memories of ruthless repres-wust be considered the limit of by explosions. sion and are belleved to be pro the extent to which Vichy colla "Two of our aircraft have so far
boration with the Axis might have falled to return to their base. British
been developed in that area, The roads through Dera and Quinetra, both 40 to 50 miles from The newspaper, Voz, writes: "It ls understandable that Britain Damascus, converge on that city'
cannot allow the Germans to use the most important centre in
Syria for vigorous action ́against : Syria.
Egypt and against the Arab world."
Sheikh-Miskine is halt way he tween them.
Tyre is about 30 to 35- miles from Beirut and the Liṭani Rive: Is some ten miles to the north.
There is no evidence of German
action
U.S. COMMENT
Italian War Losses During Last Month
WASHINGTON, June 10 (Reuter› LONDON June 10
HEAVY AIR ATTACKS
As regards the British entry into The necessity for carrying out embarkations by night meant that Syria. it was pointed out... In each load of men had to be taken formed quarters that the French 360 miles to Egypt during the did not defend Syria against the whole 14 hours of daylight. These Germans who are reported to have voyages were carried out in the used it as a base for air operations face of extremely heavy air at against the British in Iraq tacks.
In the circumstances prevailing,
The question now arises, accord- ing to these sources,
as regards
it was impossible to assess with the French attitude towards the accuracy the damage inflicted on British. enemy alrcraft by anti-aircraft fire. but it is known that many (Reuter)were destroyed and others The Allied entry into Syria was The Italian G.H.Q. yesterday damaged. fustifled by Vichy's determination issued the following list of "con- Naval aircraft also shot down actively to assist Germany, Bays firmed losses" for the month of four enemy aircraft and probably the Washington Post."
destroyed one other and damaged
"If ever Nelson's advice- the boldest measures are
May:--
had
Sunwni Magistrate Detained
SHIUKWAN, June 10 (Central)
Suspected of
and peculation corruption, LI Mien-chen," Magis-
BRITISH COMMUNIQUE
that Greco-Albanian and Albanian-three,,
the withdrawal from the Yugoslav fronts: 1,430 killed, 4123 Daring Progress of the British entry into Syria by the coast road from safest were applicable, it is now. wounded and 233 missing.
Suda Bay, Royal Marines formed Tran and India les Fyre and beyond to general line The road to
Italo Yugoslav front; 14 killed, the rearguard. These men, who itrate of Sunwu, has been detain- ed by order of General Hon- through Syria and Britain has no 24 wounded.
been carrying aut various inland is announced by a com-
by the North Africa: munique frem British Middle Eastation but to take time
329 killed. 152 duties as well as manning the an, Chairman of the Kwangtung Provincial Government. M's ar- forelock and get athwart. it." wounded and 23.919 missing.
The paper describes. the
Mr. Li Yu- rest was- effected by East Africa: 58 killed, 77 wound-tily Vichy that denials
German grounded and 3.354 missing.
brigade under Major-General E. c.kan, Special Commissioner of the First Administrative District, and Syria as possibly. Naval Forces: troops are in
38 killed,
187 Weston, Royal Marines,
They right but disingenuous in view of wounded and 3,030 mlasing. fought with great gallantry and he will shortly be brought here to of the number of "tourists" who have Air Forces: 70 killed. 41 wound-proved themselves worthy of the face trial of his charge.
already gone in.
ed and 493 "missing.
Headquarters yesterday evening,
The communique states: "Pene- tration of the Allied forces into Syria 19 progressing. By this morning they were beyond
Туте
and later affected a crossing
the River Litani.
"On the right they have ad-! vanced beyond Liszra - Shéikh - Makine-Quinetra."
VICHY'S ADMISSION
VICHY, June 10 (Reuter)-The Vichy
news agency states that Allied forces are advancing into Syria from three directions.
Troops With Fixed Bayonets
Take Over North American Aviation Company Factory
Two columns are converging on • LOS ANGELES. June 10 (Reuter)-Tear gas bombs were used to Damascus through Dera and break the picket lines outside the North American Aviation Company Safed. The third 13 tollowing the factory yesterday. The pickets retreated but soon retumed and rei
coast road to Beirut.
River
formed their lines.
#
coast Meanwhile, however, the Police had formed two other lines through which the workers could reach the factory gates. A Company ofl- cial later declared: The situation is very tense.”
It is admitted that the advance has reached the Litani, north of Tyre.
After referring to French resist- ante "against the British and .de
from
anti-aircraft defences, were has- formed ints an infantry
highest traditions of the Corps.
It is known that a number of this brigade had to be left in Crete.
WAVELL'S MESSAGE.
The following message was sent from Gerleral Str Archibald Wavel to Major-General Weston on the night of May 31: "You know the heroic effort the Navy has made to rescue you. You will be able to get away most of those that still remain, but this is the last night the Navy can" come. Please tell those that have to be left that the fight put up against such odds has won the admiration of us all and that every effort to bring them back is being made.
"General Freyberg has told me how magnificently your Marines have lought and of your own
The order to take possession of the plant was telephofied Gaullist forces," the agency adds: President Roosevelt's study in the White House to Liegt-Col. Bran-. "The British forces aig nowever shaw, commanding the troops in the vicinity of the factory. markedly superior, especially
Mr. Roosevelt's Secretary, Mr. dispute and says: "Medlation has grand work. armoured equipment. The dif-Stephen Barly, said that Col. Bran- been interrupted by violation of "I have also heard of the heroig culties of defending the terri-shaw had expressed the opinion the agreement entered into by the fight of young Greek Soldiers tories of the Levant for an army that it was necessary to use the workers' bargaining representatives, "I send you all my grateful which has only weak forces at its army because the situation was that production should continue thanks.".
pointed out in beyond the control of the Los during the course of mediation.
Angeles Foilce
"A situation has been created.
disposat
Vichy."
The agency continues: “Supply- Disorders ceased as the
troops which is seriously detrimental to ROYAL NAVY
ing this army not only with arms arrived and occupied the factory the defence of the United States.
and ammunitions but with food quietly and smoothly, after which Because of this. I, as President and KEEPING WATCH and fuel practically imposs-Col Branshaw declared the factory C-in-C of the armed forces, am
bla."
OFFICERS DESERT
open and offered employees pro- determined that the plant shall ON GERMANS
¡tection."
be reopened. It must be re-opened Two marching columns have er at once." JERUSALEM, June 10 (Reuter rived to augment the convoy of 50 -A considerable number of Freach trucks whith brought the Arst officers and men
ANKARA, June 10 (Reuter)- PRESIDENT'S PROMISE The British Navy is keeping a After explaining that had Close Watch to ensüre that the
he
hav siready detachment of troops to the fac-directed the Army to take charge Germans do not tow any small, come over to the side of the ad-tory.
until normal production has te-art from the Dodecanese Islands here expect sumed, President Roosevelt con- to Syria Germans
vancing Free French and Imperial troops, and have ceased to fight.
FIXED BAYONETS
A military spokesman here re-guns took over the factory. vealed that since Sunday after-
a number of others Three thousand troops with batinizes: "Our country is in danger. the British Navy to land forces on yonets fixed and carrying machine-The men and women now masing the Syrian coast, but so far as is aeroplanes play an indispensable known naval activity has been noon, the advance has proceeded ly yielded but one who refused to the workers to return to
The strikers and pickets gradual-part in its defence. I call upon confined to patrol work
their Sellers of afternoon newspapers to an average depth "of 35 to 40
move was bayonetted and taken to
were belleked by eager buyers för miles
Jobs." |hospital.
the developments in Concluding, the President pro-
Syria have President Roosevelt's order to the mises the workers protection of aroused tremendous interest i
Turkey. number of British casualties was and operation are to be terminated etizens and says that negotiations army stipulated that possession their fundamental rights as free
The Allled move is widely wel- neglicible.
by the President" "as soon as he will be conducted to reach a fair Comed wad it is hoped that the determines that the plant will be settlement which will be retrospie Alles will be able to settle the privately operated in a
Only scattered centres of resist- ance were encountered and the
VICHY PROTEST
manner dive.
T
matter quickly.
LONDON, June 16 (Reuter consistent with the needs of a The secretary for War. Colonel
It is generally considered that Batisfaction is expressed in off-tional defence." cial circles in London at the na- The War Secretary, Colonel Sim- Henry L. Stimson, has published the Allies will do their utmost to i ture of the Vichy Government's son, is authorised to employ work- telegram, from Lieut-Col. Bran- avoid bloodshed and well-inform- ad people think that the British protest which was handed to Sir men and will handle the question Employees streaming in, Condi-will nest with little opposition. Samuel Hoare, the British Am- of compensation for the Company. tions satisfactory."
for the French troops in Byrik are divided among themselves ano. their morale la low.
bassador in Madrid, complaining of the violation of Syria by Br tish forces.
The note has now reached In don and is under consideration ACTION JUSTIFIED
LISBON, June 10 (Reuter)-From
shaw: "Strike broken. Gates open.
GOOD NEWS-
DEFINITE ACTION WASHINGTON, June 10 (Reuter) -President Roosevelt has ordered President Roosevelt la "delighted" the Army to take over the North with Col. Branshaw's news of the American Aircraft Factory, stated
situation at the North Amerlean
1.
LONDON, June 10. (BWS)lt s the President's Becretary, Mr. Ste-Aviation factory, said Mr. Stephon understood in official Dutch cir- phen Early, yesterday.
Early, Secretary.
cles here that President Roosevelt Col. Branshaw reported that 2,000 has invited Princess" Juliana” and This is the first time that the a military standpoint, the British Government has taken such de member of the day shift or near- Prince Bernhard to spend a day and Free French action in Bris anite action to handle a strike in-ly half the shift, had resumed with Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt on is "absolutely justified and corres stead of relying upon appeals. work. Col. Branshaw expected that the occasion of their forthcoming ponds to the Imperious exigency of
President Roosevelt in a state- production would be practically visit to the USA. The invitation "the war."
ment, traces the
has been accepted.
course
of the normal by today:
During the past several months, General Li has taken stern cis- ciplinary measures against several magistrates who have been found gulty of corrumtion.
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