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S.AVAVILIEM
GERMANS LAG
LAG BEHIND Nazi Prisoners Restiveness
IN WAR
TIME-TABLE:
BLITZKRIEG FAILURE
Moscow, July 21 (Router).- "The Germans, despite their claims that the Red Army and Air Force have been annihilated, have already long passed the assigned datos for their entry into Kiev, Leningrad and Mos- declared M. Lozovsky, Vice-Commissar for Foreign Affairs on
cow,
Monday.
The real explanation for the Nazi delay was provided in an order signed by Major-General Nehring, command- ing,
Retention in the 18th German tank division, Lozovsky added.
Of
U. S. Army
This order found inside a captured tank, says, "It is obvious that our losses in equipment, arms and machines have been unusually great and despite a successful advance they greatly exceed the captured trophies. Continuation of this situation is intolerable in the long run for we shall go on winning victories to our Own
Vitally Necessary perdition."
Says Roosevelt
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
WASHINGTON, July
21
JAPANESE
M. Lozovsky recalled that to- morrow morning marked the first calendar month of the Ger- man "blitzkrieg" against Russin.
(UP).In his message to Com TROOPS ON "This war will go on for many
gress to-day, President Roose-
velt asked for the declaration of
a full or limited national emer gency as a means of retaining
THE MOVE
Selectees and members of the North China Transport National Guard in active service
months and we can discuss the results of the first month in one of our press conferences."
Axis Cross Purposes
M. Lozovsky dwelt on the differ- ence between the Nazis and their
Rumanian, Slovals and Hungarian
camps. All of them, he said, were full of internal squabbling compared with the democratic nations who, were aghting unanimously without wanting to take anything from each ather.
during the emergency. The PEIPING, July 21 (Reuter).ro-called Allies, stressing the cross- President emphasised that the -A second train was taken off currents of hatred and covetousness army would begin to disintegrate the Peiping-Fusan-Korea run which existed between the German, in less than two months unless this afternoon. This follows the Congress acis favourably. withdrawal of the crack Peiping The President declared that express last week when it was the responsibility now rests stated that Japanese military solely on Congress and that the movements were the reason. danger confronting the United States is "infinitely greater" than when selective service was enacted.
Wants Unlimited Number
He also asked Congress to eliminate the provision limiting the number, of selectees to 900,000 men who may be Inducted into the armed forces with- In one year. He asserted that he "Avas not asking Congress for specific bill, but I can say that hope Congress will acknowledge this national emergency for 1. specific period or until revocation by Con- gress or the President."
1.
According to railway sources Asked whether Moscow would here five further trains are like-follow London's example of main- ly to be withdrawn shortly, taining the city's normal trame dur- Sleepers may be abolished on the Moscow was likely to adhere to the ing air raid alerts, Lozovsky sald that remaining night trains to double present system of clearing the streets their capacity. While no official of people, reason is given the conclusion to be drawit is obvious,"
BELGIUM'S NATIONAL DAY
EDEN OFFERS HOPE
Moscow Raid Policy
Among the purposes of high dis-
aleris whe the desire to casunities to the minimum. Work in factories, however, would be con-
cipline maintained in Moscow during reduce
tinued until the imminent danger
signal was given.
A
warning was sounded in Moscow President Roosevelt explaining
15 soon as it was observed at the that 800,000, out of the authorised
front that places were flying in the 900,000
direction of the capital. The nearest selectees were now in the
point the German planes had got to service asserted, "It is obvious that if two-thirds of our present army re-
Moscow was over 100 miles distant. turns to civilian life, it will be almost LONDON, July 22 (Reuter)
Some recent warnings had only been one year before the effective army "Germany must not be in a Lozovsky strength again reaches one million
doubted whether the torture Germons would attempt any rald or As small as our army is in position to flay and comparison to other
to other armies it should Europe once every thirty years," Moscow. not suffer any form of disorganiza-declared the British Foreign Minister, Mr Anthony Eden,
men.
tion or did Co
to instruct
tests.
German
allow
Of Desert
British forces captured many German prisoners during the recent warfare in the Western Desert. This picture shows the. Best German soldiers to lay down. their arms to the British. Judging from their expressions the Nazis appear to be rather pleased about their fate.
In
Indo-China : S'pore Expects Developments
輝花
Trail of Fire Marks R.A.F.
Night Raids over Channel
LONDON, July 21-(Reuter)Abrilliant fireTMn mile-long among the factories on the outskirts of Cologne was one result of the R.A.F.'s attack on the Rhineland on Sunday night.
The Air Ministry, giving details of the attack, adds that elsewhere ten other fires were burning simultaneously. The plots saw high explosive bombs bursting in the midst of large industrial buildings already burning fiercely.
N. African
And Sicily Bombings
At Rotterdam there was a formidable fire among the docks. Its glow was seen from 100 miles on the way back.
A pillar of dense smoke rose to 6,000 feet and a large part of the docks was on fire white flames lit up the warehouses which were in front of the smoke.
At Aachen, bombs were seen to burst among the factory buildings.
After these successful attacks, the whole of the large force came safely home though the Germans put up a
Daylight Attacks LONDON, July 21 (Reuter)-Day- light attacks on a factory at Lille in Northern France by the RAF are reported in the following British Air Ministry communique: ·
"RA.F. bombers escorted by strang
Panama
Canal
Repairs
July
HANOI, July 22 (Reuter).- Members of the Japanese Mission to Tonkin were evasivo and reticent regarding the im- port of General Sumita's recent | flying visit to Tokyo, "It is not known" whether, General Sumita brought back any demands re- garding the utilisation of Japan- ese naval and air bases in Indo- China.
Colonel Saito, representative of the Mission in Saigon, is flying back to-morrow after three- day visit and conferences with General Sumita.
The arrival of the Governor- General brought, no new develop- ments to-day but it is expected the Governor-General will see General Sumita very soon.
General comment here notes the meeting between Admiral Darton
and the Japanese Ambassador to Vichy and opines that the French sopital is likely to be the centre of Immediate developments.
Singapore Conjecture
(REUTER'S CHIEF CORRESPONDENT
IN THE FAR EAST)
SINGAPORE, July 22 (Reuter),--- Although there has been a temper- ary lull in the excitement concerning Japan's actions, well-informed ob- servers here expect something to
materialise in Indo-China shortly. It is now felt that the departure of Admiral Decoux, Indo China's Governor General, to Hanoi, the seat of the
Japanese Military Mission, on Monday is the forerunner of some
new development in Indo-China, This beilet seems to be borne out by the fact that the Japanese Boundary Mission in Thailand thinks that his
to be
visit is connected with the work of the Misalon.
"Indo-China is a bag soon opened, and the ent-if there Is cat-will soon be out," one highly- placed observer commented crypti- cally to me to-day Developments are being watched keenly but calmly. by the whole of the Democratie front in the Far East.
Sumita Sees Decour TOKYO, July 22 (Reuter)- Major-General Raishtro Sumilta, head of the Japanese Military Miss ion in French Indo-Chino, called on the
Governor General, Admiral Decoux, this afternoon (Monday),
# Harol despatch.
The Domel News Ag
Agency says it is understood that he "thanked Decoux for hic recent action in conferring Annamite decorations on members of the Mission."
Bangkok Worried BANGKOK, July 22 (Reuter)~- While Experienced observers heat- tate to venture an opinion on the developments in Tokyo, gloomy fore- WASHINGTON,
come from 22 bodings have
various (Reuter)-Mr Summer Welles, sources bracketing Thailand and Acting Secretary of State, was
Observers hold that if Indo- asked at a press conference on China is about to become the Syrja Monday about reports that of the Far East then Thailand's
position is Japanese ships awaiting per-Turkey's as both are determined to mission for transit through safeguard their independence Panama Canal had been ordered maintain their neutrality. to proceed to Japan immediately via Cape Horn.
Cartal, he sold, necessitates the cur
Over-Confident Claims
Не urged
LONDON, July 21 (Reutér),-"The employers to hold jobs open for the broadcasting to the Belgina Soviet Army have been compelled to men held in the army, and further people on Belgium's National throw in their last reserves," said a promised that he would order the Day of Independence on Monday, message from the oficial
Indo-China. CAIRO, July 22 (Reuter).-strong barrage and night fighters return to civilian life of "officers Mr Eden declared that twice within News Agency. The message
also Benghazi and Tripoli were raid-were about. and men whose retention on active 30 years Belgium had to endure the claims that the Germans itc now led by the R.A.F. and Tripoli duty would impose undue hardship ordeal of invasion. This time also 375 miles from the former Russo-was raided by the Fleet Air Arm and also that selectees, enlisted men the final result would be the same, or the vast battle of annihilation on Saturday night.
German demarcation fine and "once and the National Guard who be but this time we will not lose the come 28 years of age will be trans- peace.
will build а beller progress," this time cast of the
Stalin Line. "We shall not
Detalls of these activities are given ferred the reserves as rapidly as world. The Belgian Army in thin the enemy the breathing space he so in the following R.A.F. Middle East possible."
country was gathering its strength
communiques: Tragic Error
and awaiting the day when it could much desires."
Military commentators in London "Heavy bombers of the R.A.F, con- assist the whole Allied army in the point out that the penetration of 375 Unued their attacks on the harbour at forces of fighters to-day carried out miles is most generously measured Benghazi. On the night of July 19 attacks on a factory at Lille and on civilian life of "approximately two-
and would put the German advance20 bombs were dropped at the enemy shipping off the French coast. thirds of our training soldiers and
at Smolensk which has long
A number of enemy fighters were en- been base of the Cathedral. Mole, near about three quarters of the
WASHINGTON, July 21 (UP) admitted, and that "the throwing in military headquarters, Government countered and seven of them were total President Roosevelt to-day nominated of the last reserves" by the Russians buildings, and railway sidings.
Our losses were three officer personnel would be a tragic Mr Thomas Wilson of Tennessco to TURN to Back Page, Column 3 and explosions were caused by a fighters missing." errar. It is well nigh the unanimous be diplomatic representative to India TURN to Back Page, Column 5 with the rank of Minister.
bombing attack on the previous night. Eight Nazis Downed
"Our bombers also attacked milit-
objectives in Tripoll and bombs LONDON, July 22 (Reuter).-The were seen exploding on the power Air Ministry states that it is now station, blowing masonry into the air, known that eight German fighters Fighter
aircraft of the R.A.F. drove were destroyed by British fighters off a number of bombers escorted by in operations over the Channel and German fighters which attempted to Northern France on Monday. attack
our shipping off the North African coast.
The President declared that the war of liberation. elimination of men by their return to
Mechanised Indians In Desert War
CAIRO, July 21 (Reuter)-Mechanised Indian cavalrymen who gallantly fought their way out from Mech during tho German advance are now "getting their own back" on the Axis forces watching Tobruk.
tarity was the only comment in milliary circles on the Tobruk gar- rison's fifth series of ralds in nine of a fair number of prisoners and days which resulted in the capture much valuable information.
For the frat timo on Saturday, the
A number of these men were included in the patrols which on Saturday night carried out an other series of successful light- ning raids on enemy strong points this time eastward Italians attempted counter action but along the coast between the the Indions dealt swiftly and suc- Bardia Road and the sea and cessfully with superior enemy num southwest of Palestrino to theers who withdrew in disorder in the west of the El Adim Road.
"The process of putting the wind up the Italians continues satisfac-
face of a bayonet attack,
Every British rald is estimated to have cost the enemy between 30 and 40 casualties.
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ary
"The aerodrome át Catania, Slelly, was bombed and machine-gunned by aircraft of the Fleet Air Arm during the night of July 18-19. Two aircraft are missing."
Dardanelles To Stay Turkish
Describing the air Oghts over France, the Air Ministry News Ser- Boys that one British pilot al-
Vice
and
Urgent repairs to the Panama Japanese Leaving S. A. ⠀ tailment of merchant shipping PRETORIA, July. 22 (Reuter) — through the Canal. Mr Welles added According to the Japanese Legation that the Canal authorities had issued here, about 30 Japanese business men, orders restricting or prohibiting accompanied by their wives and merchant shipping, but he did not families are salling for Japan aboard know the full detalls.
the Manila Maru about July 26.
Hitler Needs More Men
From Italy & Rumania
tacked two German fighters which LONDON, July 21 (Reuter)-Hitler has asked both Italy were immediately Joined by three and Rumanin for more troops for use in Russia and they on more.. He took on all ve single their part have both asked for a definition of Hitler's objectives handed when one Messerchmitt blow up and another burst into flames, on that front, says tho Free French Agency quoting their cor The remainder fled and the British respondent on the French frontier. pilot rejoined his squadron.
Hitler is said to have replied |able expeditionary corps amounting that his objectives are strictly to about ten divisions. Women War Workers limited and that as 80011 DE LONDON, July 21 (Reuter)-To Build Model Village would cease.
theso were obtained, hịs advance "The Stralis oro Turiciah and will ro-|
CifUNGKING, July 21 (Central main so for ever sold a speaker on the Ankara Radio to-day, quoting News-The Chinese Women's War the Ankara daily "Ulus," the semi- Relief Association le rushing plans official paper. commenting on the for the Inauguration of a $3,000,000 special celebrations to-day of the an- Model Village near Chungking for niversary of the return to Turkey by the benefit of disabled soldiers on peaceful negotiations of sovereignty August 1, the fourth anniversary day over the Dardanelles
of its establishment.
Rumania's Ambition The Rumanians, it is reported, are In any case, the message adds, "the being tempted to supply more men German armies will meet beyond the and materials with the offer of Volga."
Odessa as "haft" although the Nozla Because the army of occupation re- are nowhere near this city; but Gen- quired for those parts of Russia eral Antonescu, the Rumanian Pre-
La very already over-run
much mier, is reported to have furned this greater than Berlin had expected, down because he will be quite satis Italy to being asked to supply a verit, fed if he can get Bessarabia again