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"Hongkong Dally. Presa"-June 10, 1940,

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FIERCE GERMAN ONSLAUGHT IS HELD BY ALLIED FORCES

"Mow Down"

Planes French

Nazis Waves Of Infantry

ENEMY FORCED TO WITHDRAW, THROW MORE INTO BATTLE

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PARIS, June 9 (Havas) - German strategists apparently intended to deal the French Army a mortal blow yesterday when they threw enormous quantities of material and masses of soldiers on an extremely narrow front, military circles here commented. The German plan was foiled as the fierce attack succeeded in compelling the Frenchmen to withdraw to other positions. This success is entirely out of proportion, however, both in the forces put in action by the enemy and in the enormous losses it suffered.

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On a front 92 miles wide, between Sumale and Noyon, the Germans yesterday threw 4,000 tanks immediately followed by a human wall of 500,000 soldiers. Another attack was carried out with the same tactics or the Aisne front. CORPSE - STREWN BATTLEFIELD

French field and machine-guns poured withering fire into the infantry waves, while low-flying "shoek planes," swooping barely 70 feet above the corpse-strewn battlefield, machine-gunned and bomb- ed both infantry and motorised units.

A pitched battle was fought in "No Man's Land" as French troops, despite numerical inferiority, made bold sorties from the trenches' and shelters and inflicted further losses upon the enemy in hand-to-hand Sghting.

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Soviet Russia Is Watching Germany

LONDON, June 9 (Reuter)— Messages from "Moscow state that the Lithuanian Prime Minister and his staff arrived there yesterday and were reś celved by high Soviet officials. The visit is believed to be in connexion with the recent kidnap-

GERMANS IN DIFFICULTY When, at the close of day, the The German mechanised column, order came to withdraw to pre which altered through the French pared lines, slightly in the rear, lines, was violently counter-attack- the troops had done all their duty ed by low-flying planes from the in holding the positions so long as French Air Force. The Germans ping of Soviet troops in Lithuania necessary and making the enemy now, and themselves fighting in a pay a disproportionate price for region covered by forests which is were arrested in Vilna a few days an, undecisive advance.

unfavourable for the progress of The French battle front remains mechanised units. ALL" AVAILABLE FORCES USED

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PARIS, June 9 (Reuter)--All Germany's available forces on the Western Front have been flung into a fresh attack launched at dawn, it was stated in French military circles.. It is estimated that Ger- many now has between 1,800,000 and 2,000,000 men in addition to armoured divisions engaged in the battle. This enormous mass is at- tacking from the sex as far as Argonnes.

Military circies expect that the, armoured divisions. crossed the battle will develop very violently Alsne and yesterday advanced today and that today will be a across the region of the plateau critical day.

According to information" reach ing Paris this morning, the positiori of the battle is as follows.

Germany, which started in the region south of Amiens in a southerly direction, had, by the end of yesterday, progress-- ed as far as the region of Breteuil, on the river Noye, about 20 miles from Beauvais,

situated south of the river and forming the Tardenois. The ad-1 vance was confined to some ten or 15 kilometres.

This morning the Germans commenced the offensive on all these points with the same violence and the same vast quantity of men and material,

In addition on the Upper Aisne,

Two attacks were lauriched south a new attack was launched on a of Peronne in the direction of front more than 25 miles between Noyon and Montdidler, which is Chateau Porcien, six miles west of between Nayon" and Breteuil. The Rethel, and the village of Chesne gains acquired following these two Populeux. It is remarked in Paris attacks are only slight.

that this new attack had no con-

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It is estimated that the German nexion with that in the region of High Command has flung about 40 Soissons. divisions into this sector between

the Bresle and Noyon.

At the start of the offensive on the line of the Somme the Ger- mans had thrown about 27 divisions into the front Ene.

The losses during the first days of the battle were so heavy that yes- terday the Germans were forced to withdraw part of these troops and throw a second formation of 20 divisions into the line. The total number of surviving divisions of the first line together with these fresh divisions of the second line cow form a mass of 40 divisions in the region between Aumale and Noyon. There also some armoured divisions.

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Between Solssons and Chateau Porciens stretched a zone of 18 miles which is still quiet.

The new offensive which, it. Is estimated, is being carried out by 40 divisions that, have been con- centrated for some time, was pre- ceded during the last three days by a violent artillery bombard- ment.

Additionally the German at 5 am. this morning launched a ferce

bombardment lasting four hours. At fam, the German infantry ad- vanced in a massed formation.

Regarding the armoured column) which penetrated the region of Forges les Eaux, it suffered con siderable losses following violent attacks by French aircraft. Some groups of the columns still survive and, with difficulty, progressed to- To the east of the Oise ten Ger- wards the south-west and the man divisions, accompanied by Lower Beine."

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At the same time semi-official London circles draw attention to the recent Soviet talks with Yugo- slavia and the visit of the Swedish trade mission to Moscow.

There are rumours that Moscow wants closer relations with Fin- land and that Esthonia is raising limit. the military training age There 15 also 3 report that Esthonia has been offered the pick of modern, Soviet armaments to strengthen her defences,

These may all be straws in the wind, showing that Soviet Russia is watching Germany with increasing, anxiety, pos- sibly, even enmity.

Reports from Stockholm stated that large Soviet troop concentra- tions have been made behind the Salla frent in Finland.

NO STOPS IN ITALY

CAIRO, June 9 (Renter)- British flyingboats on the mer- vice to India, Australia and South Africa Will not touch Italian territory, frum tamor- row, though continuing to fly over the Mediterranean.

Hitherto they stopped at Rome and Brindisi.

HELP FOR HOSPITALS

CHINESE GOVT. DECISION CHUNGKING, June 9 (Reuter)

scores of mission and private hospitals throughout China will

benefit from the sum of $1,200,-

CHINESE THROW DOUBLE CORDON IN EFFORT TO TRAP JAPANESE

CHUNGKING, June 9 (Central)-Referring to the major battle now developing on the west bank of the Han River in Hupeh, a Chinese military spokesman said in a press Interview yesterday that the Chinese are throwing a double corden around the invading Japanese in an effort to annihilate them.

The Chinese High Command, according to the spokesman, has, occupied by the Chinese who are. issued stern orders to the field commanders to encircle and anni-keeping a close watch over the hilate the Japanese, threatening court-marilal to those responsible if movements of the Japanese along » the enemy should break through.

the river, Strong Chinese units

The spokesman observed; that the objective of the present Jap-are meanwhile pushing westward anese drive is apparently to capture Ichang, strategic. Yangtze port from the south bank of the West 350 miles above Hankow. The Chinese ambition, however, is more King River to attack the Japanese than the defence of Ichang; it is the annihilation of the main Jap-rear. anese force in Central China, he asserted.

According to military advices, rage to protect their troops on the fighting for the Crossings on west bank have now been silenced. Braving intense Japanese artil. lery fire,,other Chinese troops have closed in upon the Japanese' on the

The Japanese, who have crossed the Han River and are advancing Westward, are in danger of having their retreat cut off.

FIGHTING IN KWANGTUNG- YUNGYUN, June 9 (Central)----

the Han River, between Kłukow Talenklang has arisen to a high pitch of ferocity.

JAPANESE DRIVEN BACK west bank of the Han River just Chipese troops y pursuit of the To cut the Japanese rear daring Opposite Saukang and Topaowan Japanese in the Tsungfa sector are

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000 set aside by the Chinese Gov-Chinese units have made deter- about 104 miles above Hankow and reported to have recaptured Kal- erament for the purpose of assist.mined attacks against the Japan-are engaging them on the brink how where the Japanese abandon- ing hospitals, in the form of drugs ese at Shayangchen on the west of the river.

RETREAT THREATENED or cash which have been treating bank of the Han River, 110 miles

All the crossings on the west air raid victims, younded or Rick West or Hankow, and driven them soldiers and refugees in the war back to the brink of the river. The bank of the East King River, a tri- Japanese batteries on the east butary of the Han River flowing bank which had laid a terrifle bar- south of Tsienkiang, have been re-

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Dr. Wallace Crawford, of the West China Union' University" in

Chengtu, is reporting on the needs AIR RAID ATTEMPT

ON CHUNGKING CHUNGKING, Jurie 8 (Central)

of hospitals in west China, Bishop R. O. Hall, of Hongkong. La taking care of the coastal provinces while

the Kwelyang International Red-Inclement weather and strict

Cross is handling the south-west- ern part of China...

Chinese precautions frustrated an attempted raid on Chungking and

It is estimated that about 100 other parts of Szechwan by about spitals will receive assistance | 100. Japanese planes in four groups from, tha Chioso Chivernment--this morning.

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Hold Fast: Enemy At End Of His Effort

PARIS, June & (Reuter)-General Weygand issued the follow- ing order to the Allied Armies today: "The German offensive has now been unleashed on the whole front from the sea to Mont- medy. Tomorrow it will stretch as far as Switzerland. The order still 1g for each man to fight without thought of retreat, locking straight ahead where the Command has placed him,

"The Commander-in-Chief is not unaware of the valiant efforts of which the armies and air force are giving a magniñ- cent example. He thanks them for their efforts. France de mands more.

"Officers, non-commissioned officers, and men, the safety of our country requires of you, not only your courage, but also all the resolution, initiative and fighting spirit of which you are capable. The enemy has suffered considerable losses. He will soon reach the end of his effort: We have now reached the last phase. Hold fast,"

A gunpowder explosion on board

STOCKHOLM, June 8 (Reuter)- cargo boat No. 1145T yesterday The economic talks between Swe- morning caused Cheng Shing, 42. den and. Germany have resulted in to be admitted to the Kowloon a number of new arrangements for Hospital suffering from burns on increased trade. The talks will be hands and legs, sustained during resumed shortly to complete the

discussions. the accident.

HITLER'S TERRITORIAL GAINS DO NOT MAKE UP FOR HIS LOSSES IN MEN & MATERIAL

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PARIS, JUNE 9 ̊ (REUTER)—M. CHARLES MORICE, WRITING IN THE PETIT PARISTEN, SAYS THE TERRITORIAL ADVANTAGES ACQUIRED BY HITLER DO NOT COMPENSATE FOR THE APPALLING LOSSES OF MEN AND MATERIAL WHICH THE ATTACKERS SUFFERED.

GERMANY IS STAKING ALL ON THIS BATTLE.

Today's communique states that the battle continues everywhere with the same violence on the positions which have been attacked for several days. It has now spread eastward as far as Argonne.

At dawn the enemy launched a new and extremely powerful attack, stretching from the region of Chateau Porciens to that of Chesne Populeux.

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PUSH BETWEEN SUMALE AND NOYON

BITTEN BY HIS UNCLE'S DOG).

WONDERS NEVER CEASE!

'ed about 500 dead, Japanese Fein- |forcements have been rushed up

and fighting is in progress.

Other Chinese units are pushing toward Shenkong, south of Trung- fs, by a detour,

About 500 corpses abandoned on the battlefield At Kallungkong during recent fighting have been Among burled by the Chinese, them were many Japanese officers killed in action.

Following the recapture of Fahrten, the Chinese pushed to ward Lennglunghn in the after- noon of June 5 and recaptured the place after an engagement: The

-GERMANS-ADMIT 4 Japanese fled southward. The Chi-

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BERLIN, June German High

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munique says: "In the region of the Lower

defence Seine rear positions of the enemy have been

Denetrated and stocks, supplies and provisions seized.

nese in pursuit are searing" kai on the Canton-Hankow Rail-

way.

Sarazen And Little Tie

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WARRENSVILLE, 'OHIO, June

"The air force heavily bombed (Reuter)-Gena Barazen and Law- artilery and anti-aircraft posi-son Little tied for the first pince tions, and troops and tank depots in the American Open Golf Cham- south of the Somme. Further pionship with an aggregate score

of 287 each. cast our divisions advanced both sides of Soissons.

SHE WAS NEXT ON THE LIST THAT'S ALL!

LANDON, June 9 (Benter)—- HMS. Glorious is one of the few British' aircraft. carriers the Germans have not claimed to have sunk before and it is pointed out in London that it Is not surprising that in mak-· ing yet another false claim they picked on this ship.

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They will play-on on June 9. Edward Oliver also returned 287 but was disqualified for starting the last round ahead of time and falling to report to the official starter.

Sarazen's scores were 71, 74, 70. and 72 while Little's cards record- ad 72, 69, 73 and 73.

ANOTHER YEAR'S

EXTENSION

SIMLA, June 9 (Renter)-The- Viceroy has decided to extend the life of the Indian Legislative Ar- sembly, for a further period of une year October, next when the exist- ing extension expires. This is the "The harbour of Cherbourg was fourth extension in the life of the attacked by our air force. Borabs present assembly whose normal were dropped on several airfields term is three years. north and south-east of Paris, as well as on railway lines north- west of Paris..

The enemy air losses yesterday' were 58 planes, one balloon. Nine of our planes are missing.

"German naval units, including the battleships Gnetieriau and Scharnhorst, operated to relieve the troops fighting round Nar- vik"

The communique claims the air- craft-carrier Glorious, 21.000 tons. and the troop transport" Orama, were destroyed,

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PARIS, June 9" (Beuter)-Relinquishing pressure on the Bresle front the Germans today launched a big push on a 60-mile front

GANDHI PRAISES between Sumale and Noyon. An attacking force of about 300,000 men are being thrown into the battle regardless of the heavy loss.

BRITISH MORALE - G. Ozorio of No. 3 Albion Ter- In the face of this formidable attack the French began a with-

WARDHA. June 8 (Reuter)-Mr. drawal movement. A big. thrust was also announced by the Ger-race, Kowloon Docks, nephew of

Dr. H Ozorio, was bitten by his Gandhi, writing in his weekly mans on the Aisne.

Today's battle between the sea and Chemin des Dames is des-uncle's chow dog when on a vialt newspaper, praises the steady morale of Britain and nake Indians cribed in well-informed military circles here as the "biggest battle during the week-end. of the war and of all time.”

The boy was sent to Kowloon to show elmllar fortitude... It was stated here last night that the Germans have launched Hospital for treatment the animal a new attack from Bumale to Noyon with seven armoured divisions was sent to Man Tau Kok for ab. verses to Britain, but, we will not

servation. and 20 fresh infantry divisions.

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PAGE 2-Local baseball "re- sults; Keen eup Anal at Wembley: Only one bowls game: Macao race meeting. PAGE 3-Coming events; Ra- dio programmes; Crossword. PAGE Army co-operation squadrons work tremendous- by: London gazette: Turkey 18 still puzzled at Italy's "next move."

PAGE 5-Second daylight air raid exercise success; EK NVF promotions; Dentis- try regulations summons; Protest by people of N.EL. PAGE 6 Leading article: Hit-

ler's huge gamble.

PAGE B-Kowloon Residents ABST. monthly meeting: Round the police courts. PAGES 9 and 10-Finance, and

Commerce..

PAGE 11--Great-drive on Bri

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