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SMASHED BY ROYAL AIR FORCE
CAIRO, DEC. 23 (REUTER).—A BIG ONSLAUGHT BY THE R.A.F. ON ITALIAN AIR BASES BEHIND THE LIBYAN WAR FRONT, IS RE- PORTED IN TO-DAY'S R.A.F. COMMUNIQUE AS WELL AS A BIG AIR BATTLE IN ALBANIA.
AERODROMES AT BERKA AND BENINA-TWO MAIN REIN- FORCEMENT AERODROMES NEAR BENGHAZI WERE HEAVILY
FURTHER GREEK ADVANCE
Kora Mountains Fighting
Special to the "Telegraph"
STRUGA, Dec. 23. (UP)-Frontier reports say the Greek left wing in the coastal sector, after heavy fighting, has rench- ed the southem slope of the Kora Mountains, four miles north of Pulsa and the Ljuma-Dukati river.
Ex-King Carol A Prisoner
Danger
In the Osum river sector: the Greeks have occupied the village
raided on the night of December 21.Big fires were started at Berka while at Benina three
hangars were left burning and badly damaged. from 500 feet.
Aircraft on the ground were machine-gunned
Considerable damage was caused on the same night at the Italian stronghold of Tobruk where British bombers attacked the harbour and military objectives."
A fierce air battle took place over Argyro-Castron between nine British fighters and over 50 Eight enemy Italian planes. fighters were definitely shot own and three more were prob Two British bly destroyed.
of Gostanjani, the Italians re-planes were lost. treating in the direction of the
Pilot Machine-Gunned
village of Milova, five miles to The R.A.F. communique continues: the northwest.
"The pilot of one British plane was seen being machine-gunned by Huge War Booty
Italian fighters while he was descend- ATHENS, Dec, 23 (UP)-It is offling by parachute. He died half an cially unnounced that large quantities hour after he Was found from of war materials were taken at wounds received during his parachute Chimara.
descent. News of the fall of Chimara was
"It is placed on record that this is pronounced to the cheering crowds the second occasion since hostilities
Artillery Harasses Italians
Waiting Game In Libya
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH",
CAIRO, Dec. 23′ (UP)—A Feared Life Is In who were waiting in the bright sun-began in the Middle East that General headquarters communi-
shine before the Greek General irrefutable evidence has been received | quo states: “Our artillery ̧ ̧con-{ Headquarters-the peal of church of nn R.A.F. pliot having been tinues to harass the enemy at bells gave the news to the suburbs.machine-gunned while making Bardia. Prisoners from the parachute descent. This follows the Athens is wild with joy.
practice Italian pilots adopted in the evacuated main Sidi Barrani Spanish War."
arca now total 35,949 Including 1,704 officers. Several thousand more are still waiting to transported.
LONDON, Dec. 23 (Reuter).] -"I have good reason for be- lieving that ex-King Carol's life; is actually endangered. 'He is detained in the Andalusian Hotel
Chimara Falls
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" ATHENS, Dec. 23 (UP). £) meintly announced that Chimara was occupied by Greek troops
at Seville by order of Senar Sex-dusk last night after the defences on rano Suner, Spanish Minister the outskirts of the city had been of the Interior, acting under shelled for 48 hours.
It is also officially announced that pressure from Berlin. He can- the entire garrison of 153rd battalion not move or make any plans." of the Blackshirts surrendered in-
cluding 600 men and 30 officers. This dramatic statement was;
The communique adds that oil wells at Kucove in central Albania were raided by R.A.F, bombers on Sunday. One enemy aircraft is believed to have been shot down and two British aircraft falled to return.
Japanese Slain In Shanghai
be
"West of Gallabat our artillery has been active,
"On the northern frontier of Kenya the offensive and patroll- ing continues."!
inst Friday
tho adjoining
THE ITALIANS MEN WHO BOMB
معلم
Here are some of the E.AF, men who have been wreaking havoo
among the retreating Italiansia. Libys and devastating, the Italian supply bases. They were being addrein- ́ed by ̈Air" "Chief" Marshal Sir Arthur Longmore when this pló- ture was taken,
Big Concentration Of U.S.
Fighting Forces In Manila
Special to the "Telegraph” ·
MANILA, Dec. 23 (UP).—Reliable quarters revealed that 12 large submarines, including the re-conditioned Squalus, arrived in Manila during the past two weeks giving the Asiatic fleet its largest concentration in history. It consists of the cruisers Houston, Marblehead and Cincinnati, three divisions of des- troyers, 26 long-range.patrol bombers, the aircraft-carrier Langley, 18 submarines, six S-boats in addition to the train of auxiliaries.
The Army's known first line strength has reached the peak of 80 planes consisting of three pursuit squadrons, one observa- tion squadron and one bombing squadron..
and I am not in direct touch with him. three more. Two British planes are inshi" in Nantao, the Japanese the Western Desert is now set at Field's 17th'squadron is now fully
district
on
ordered by
States-the
made in determining whether the United States or the Philippine Com- civilian defence including air raid monwealth will be responsible for precautions and food storage.
The Pope's
Christmas
Hawaii-Singapore Message
Naval "Road"
SPECIAL TO THE "TELIGNAPH" WASHINGTON, Dec. 13. (UP),-
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" VATICAN, CITY, Dec. 23 It is reported that naval officials have (UP)—It is reliably stated that from Itawail for fuelling and supplies Pontiff will outline the world at anchorage bases nt Palmyra, Ci political set-up which would be
Waiting Game made to "Reuter" to-night by Air Fight Over Argyro-Castron ATHENS, Dec. 23 (UP)-An
CAIRO, Dec. 23 (Reuter)-British the former-Rumanian Miniater in. London, M. V. V. Tilca, now R.A.F. Cumque issued at 10 Three Chinese With Knives forces i Libya are playing a waiting
on says that R.A.F." fighter planes
SHANGHAI, Dec. 23 (Reuter)-game. lender of the Free Rumania December 21 Intercepted and attack-
Apart from a steady stream of rein- Movement.
ed Italian bornbers over Argyro Yet another Japanese serviceman has
forcements, consolidating positions Castron, but it was "Impossible to been murdered 1 ng Japanese-around Bardia and intermitent shell "Unjustified Treatment" observe the results, as they were controlled area in Shanghal.
The fourteenth Japanese victim in ing, there is nothing further to re- "I want to make it clear," declared immediately attacked by 50 Italian |
recent weeks is Satoshi Miyazaki, of port.
Counting Prisoners M. Tilea, that the Free Rumania fighter plunes.
Elght tallan Bghters were dethe Japanese Consular Police, who Movement does not propose to have
was "brutally murdered by three finitely shot down and probably
Chinese
LONDON, Dec. 23 (Reuter), The unidentified
It is understood that Selfridge anything to do with ex-King Carol nitel
number of Italians taisen prisoner in from missing. but my information comes
ccupied yesterday, British bombers ralded French Concession, according to the more waiting to be counted. Bardia Sweden, and which were requisition-blueprinted a "rond" to Singapore the Christmas speech of the
almost 36,000 with several thousands assembled with the "Republic" fighter
were planes which I feel that o rellable sources and
Kunovo oll wells in central Japanese press. protest against Uils totally unjustified the
Fifteen slashes were found is stil
still being shelled while British
ed by. the United treatment of a private individual is Albania.
Rejoicing In Athens urgently called for.
Miyazaki when he was picked up. preparations continue outside.
the instruments of which are still in the' Prisoners
from evactuated He was rushed to hospital, where he
Swedish language. LONDON,. Dec. 23 (Reuter)-- "Suner has ex-Kly Carol to thank
total main Sidi Barani, area 35,049 including 1,704 officers. It is believed that he was attacked Several thousand more have not yet for his life because he was given re- Flags will be flown for three days in died shortly afterwards, fuge in the Rumanlin Legation in Greece in celebration of the capture Madrid and Carol refused to give him of Chimara, the fall of which has with a meat chopper.
been brought in from the forward up despite tremendous pressure from been officially announced in Athens.
camps. Arnonest the latest prisoners to be taken by the Greeks are 30 officers "It Carol had given way Suner
and 800
composing the 153rd would certainly have met his death Battalion of Blackshirts who arrived
În Albania a fortnight ngʊ. "There is no just reason for not The capture of Chimara allowing Carol to go. He has given achieved despite very bad weather his word not to mix in politics for which slowed up the Greek advance, the duration of the war but the land has taken the Greeks along the
rond Spanish Government refuses to let coastal
Valona. Those him move."
Italians who escaped from the city will have to report what happened when Santi Quarante fell; they will have to fight a desperate rear-guard action in an attempt to hold the Grecks.
Barcelona.
then.
TO-DAY'S RAIDS ON BRITAIN
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
* LONDON, Dec. 24 (UP).—| “Early this morning it was report- ed that German raldera made n *blitzkrieg rald on a northwest!
inland town.
men
was
Road Barricades In Eire
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH” DUBLIN, Dec. 23 (UP). For the first time, Eire has erected road barrlcodes similar to Britain on many roads and has warned Christmas: drivers to be careful at many places and corners.
It is understood that some of the barricades have been placed on trunk roads, and others on the south and southwest coasts. The soldiers who are guarding the barriers have been told to fire on anybody ignoring their,
Heavy lighting is continuing in the Tepelini acctor where the Alpini | divisions have suffered another de- | feat and enabled the Greeks to take
more villages and strategie heights, orders to hall..
Nazi Troops Massing
In Rumania
Special to the "Telegraph” -
now
Can Out-Fight Anything The air force has claimed that the Republics are the "sweetest" planes It is pointed out in London that in the Far East and are able to out- Eurdia is a different proposition (fight_anything which is now used in TURN to Back Pago, Column 4 the Far East. Nichols Field is now converted into a pursuit base, the bombers and observation planes be- ing based at other points.
NEW AIR ROUTE
of
The land forces now consist approximately 10,000 regular troops In addition to the Philippine Scouts, while 12 divisions of trained Filipino regulars are held in reserve.
ton,
win.
Howland and Baker islands,
Some quarters understand
Samoa, Port Moresby und Port Dar-necessary for the establishment
of a permanent peace. It is understood that Australian co- operation is assured although no formal agreements have been signed. that he will develop five peace The discussion has been limited to Postulates. The Pope enumer
Jated them on the occasion of his speech last Christmas, when he said that they were necessary House Of Commons points to be obtained before the
informal conversations.
Hit By Bomb
conflict can be ended,
His speech is also expected to make references - to ̈ the United' States in SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
connection with the appeal to limit LONDON, Dec. 23 (UP)-It is re-the war to the present, battle areas.
Japanese Extension Philippine omells are very hopeful vealed that during a recent German
To South Seas
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
TOKYO, Dec. 24.——(Domei)— Extending its air traffic system over the South Seas, the Japan Airways Company is opening on January 8, 1941, a regular inter- Island circuit, linking Palao, Track, Saipan, Ponape and Yaluit Islands in the Japaneso Mandated Islands:
Preparations for inaugurating the
new service have been completed with successful test fights. A regular
the
that Washington's plan for appro- air raid, a_bomb crashed on the priating $50,000,000 from the sugar Houses of Parliament within a few tax refunds and gold revaluation yards of the Chamber of the House payments will provide armaments for of Commons, wrecking the 606-year- Jalter use. Meanwhile, there is old, St. Stephen's cloisters, while apparently" but little progress being other extensive damage was caused.
Half Million People
Face Grim Christmas
Special to the “Telegraph" |
A number of persons are believed to have been trapped in a cellar, Houses and offices wore
VICHY, Dec. 23 (UP)—Christmas will find three-fifths of damaged and there were a BUDAPEST, Dec. 23 (UP).-It.is learned from semi-official bi-weekly round-trip schedule will be the country still occupied by Germany and 500,000 French peo- number of casualties, some fatal. sources that German troops are concentrating at Tensvuar and operated by the dying-bort Isonami, ple homeless.....
The new service will synchonize with The all-clear signal in the London | Arnd. The number is not specified but unconfirmed reports say
Inauguration of the regular Marshal Petain has personal- During the ten-day holiday perlod, aren was followed by a light raid. A there are between 'two and three divisions.
circular line
connecting Yokohama,ly provided funds in order, to meal will be nilowed every day, and considerable number of bombs were
Palao in the South Boa Islands, and distribute one pound of potatoes the pastry shops are also remaining dropped
It is understood in various districts but no
that the headquarters, under the Command of Tansul in Forzow South Sea to every jobless Frenchman plus open, but on January 3, the present extensive damage was reported. Hungarians welcome the concen- General Huber.
Included in the new. Gunfire was resumed
bricity
intration as a deterrent to further State Railways announced to-day between Palap and Tracel Islands pendent in his family. He is
The Director of the Hungarian circuit will be the 1.380-mile course the same amount for each do order of rationing will return. London shortly after Bartler, the Rumanian excesses and a general that he is drastically restricting train the 840-mile course between Track also personally financing soup quale but the situation is reported to
midnight, afier
Coal production remains:inado gunfire was sporadle as the raiders stiloning in the Balkans,
schedules after December 26. He and Salpan Islands, the 525-mile kitchens for the distribution of be improving particularly as soon a new over the city apparently heading
advises the holiday public to be home course, betsrsen - Track and Ponape Inland., London had an air alarm at It is also understood that Arad will by then otherwise he might not be lands, and the 9066-mils course moat, cheese, margarino, pota-normal transportation and stocks are 6.30-lést-night-
become":the new Germani" divisionallable to guarantee:their return, between Ponape and Yaluit Islands. toes and marmalade,
́available.
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