1939-12-09 — Page 20

R.A.F. PLANE SINKS ANOTHER U-BOAT WITH BOMBS

London, To-day.

YESTERDAY MORNING, announces the R.A.F., an aircraft of the Coastal Command, while on pa- trol duty, sighted a U-boat on the surface. The British plane immediately attacked the sub-

marine and bombs were dropped.

The first bomb struck the U-boat amidships, and about a yard to starboard of the conning-tower.

FINLAND FIGHTS

MAGNIFICENT

DEFENSIVE ACTION

(Continued from Page. 1) 'The Finnish ski troops are indulging in guerilla tactics, enabling them to escape with minimum casualties while inflicting many on the enemy.

Soviet aircraft were reported

have bombed yesterday to

the nickel mines at Konoljoki. The Finns are reported to be hold- ing their ground at Petsamo, where the Soviet troops were recently con- siderably reinforced.-Reuter.

SOVIET REPEATS CLAIM

Moscow, To-day.

A communique reiterates the claim that the Reds have broken through the Mannerheim Line.

The Soviets say they have ad- vanced about seven miles in this sector and from 27 to 45 miles in other sectors.

The communique adds that weather has prevented air activity.

SOVIET ATTACK REPULSED

the

Helsinki, To-day.

As the submarine began to sink, another bomb was dropped imme- diately on top of her.

Some time later, oil and bubbles were seen rising to the surface. Reuter.

sians continued to attack near Tal- -Reuter.

larenkokl, on Lake Ladoga, pulsed.

the western fringe of

The attack was re-

On the eastern frontier the Rus-

sians occupied the village of Suomus-

salni.

The Russians also occupied the Island of Suursaari (Hogland), de. stroying two villages.

There were no air raids yesterday.

RED ARMY CONFUSION

Helsinki, To-day.

The Finnish General Staff is not releasing precise details of the cam- paign, says an official announcement, because reports have been received of great confusion among a number of Russian units and their chaotic sys- tem of communication.

might

Any precise information therefore be of real value to the Rus-

A communique states that the Russians.-Reuter.

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London, To-day. The Air Ministry announces: "This morning an aircraft of the Coastal Command, when on patrol, sighted a German sub- marine on the surface.

The aircraft immediately at- tacked and bombs were dropped. The first bomb struck the sub- marine amidships about one yard starboard of the conningtower..

A The submarine began to sink. second bomb fell directly above her as she foundered. For some time afterwards, oil and bubbles were seen rising to the surface."

British Wireless.

was

London, To-day. The International Tin Commit- tee's decision to fix the first quar- ter quota at 120 per cent. reached after consultation with those delegations unable to be pre- sent at the meeting.--Reuter.

near

Szewui, To-day. While raiding Lingshan, the Kwangsi border, a Japanese plane was shot down by Chinese anti-aircraft fire. It crashed in flames at Nalunghu in the suburbs and the crew were all killed.-- Central News.

Canton, To-day. Henceforth passengers going to Canton from Macao and Hong Kong must possess Canton $60 or H.K.$20, otherwise they will not be allowed to land, according to an announcement by the Ja- panese gendarmeric.

Passengers will only be allowed personal effects and no mer- chandise whatever, however small in value.-Reuter.

London, To-day. The Secretary to the Admiralty regrets to announce that H.M.8. Jersey was damaged by a tor. pedo fired from a U-boat on December 7th. She la now In harbour,

The following casualties wore Incurred; two officers and eight ratings missing, believed killed, and twelve ratings injured. The Jersey is a destroyer of 1690 tons. -British Wireless,

Washington, To-day.

Mr. Cordell Hull told a press conference yesterday that the State Department was investigat- ing reports that the Mexican Gov- ernment had expropriated the Mellon oil properties, near Tam- píco, belonging to the Mexican Gulf Oil Corporation.-Reuter.

Chungking, To-day. Chinese victories have been re- ported from the Kwangtung- Fukien border regions. Both Chaochow and Shaoan have been recaptured.

Chinese troops launched a deter- mined attack on Chaochow engag- ing Japanese troops in the out- skirts. The Japanese fell back into the city. The Chinese smash- ed in, forcing the enemy to flee in confusion by the east and west city gates.

Reports from Foochow state that a strong Chinese force com- menced on Wednesday night а fierce assault on Shaoan, the south Fukien border, which was taken by the Japanese on December 1. A night-long battle ensued. The Japanese suffered heavily and withdrew the following morning.

Central News.

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