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GENERAL

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TROOP CONCENTRATIONS BACK Hurricanes Play Havoc RUSSIAN DEMAND TO RUMANIA

The Balkans Analysed By Political Observers

BUCHAREST, July 30 (Reuter)-Most experienced political obser- vers in south-east Europe are convinced that until the Soviet next show their hand, the trend of developments in the Balkans must be targely guess-work,

It is generally believed that the in Besserabia with discipline and policy of mutual Russo-German rough justice which the territory

the requires. with understanding ended occupation of Besserabla, und A demand addressed by Moscow henceforth Soviet policy will be to Rumania that returning Bes- mainly opportunist. influenced to serablans shall be well-treated 'un- a large extent by the degree toder pain of "frontier measures" is which Germany commits herself reported by travellers from Buko- in a total offensive against Great vina to have, been backed by a Britäin..

fresh concentration of motorised divisions and troops along the new frontier of the River Pruth.

The Russians are reported to be powerfully established on the Ru- thentan border, and in some quar-

The general outcome of the ters the question is asked: Should Salzburg audiences" seems to have Germany throw her weight on been negative as regards an im- England, would Russia perhaps mediate decision on the revisionist seize the opportunity to pour her claim It would appear that the divisions across the easy southern Rumanian statesmen have accept- plain, of Hungary to Yugo-Slavia.ed where the currents of pan-Slavism are running more strongly than ever.

DOBRUDJA CLAIMS In Bulgaria, the Germans and Russians eye each other askance. The Bulgarian statesmen who saw Hitler at Salzburg are not expect- ed to bring back a proposal for the settlement of the Dobrudja claims but merely course that

Hitler's instructions that Rumania and, Hungary shall begin direct negotiations.

PURELY ECONOMIC Berlin correspondents declare south- Arts Interests in that eastern Europe remain economie and that for these peace must be maintained.

purely

French airmen participated in R.A.F. operations over north- western Germany recently, states the first communique Issued by the Headquarters of General de Gaulle, leader of French forces which have Joined Britain in continuing the war.

With Nazi Aircraft

20 Planes Brought Down In Abortive Raid On England

LONDON, JULY 30 (REUTER)-AN AIR MINISTRY COMMUNIQUE states that yesterday afternoon fighter air- craft shot down an enemy bomber over the Channel coast. and another in the Thames Estuary.

It is now confrmed that in an engagement at Dover yesterday morning two enemy bombers were shot down by anti-aircraft fire in addition to those shot down by our Hghters.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31,

1940.

TROPICAL WEIGHT

RAINWEAR

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“OUR CAUSE WILL] "BURBERRY RAINCOATS

THIS MAKES A TOTAL OF 20 BROUGHT DOWN.

80 PLANES IN RAID 12 LONDON, July 30 (Reuter) Fifteen enery machine were brought down in an attack yester- day morning by 80 bombers and fighters on a south-east coast) town, while the aim of the rest of the bombers was so distracted that they were able to do but Uttle damage.

TRIUMPH"

KING'S MESSAGE TO S.A. TROOPS

Flerce anti-aircraft barrages LONDON, July 30 Reuter) took their toll while squadrons of it is announced that continental

SOVIET PRAISE Spitfires and Hurricanes, racing troops from South Africa have or

ROYAL NAVY

Dunkirk Evacuation Example Of Power

As regards Transylvania. It does

LONDON, July 30 (Reuter? not seem to be doubted that Ger-

Pravda states many requires eventual cession to The Soviet paper

are

they shall settle the issue direct Hungary of certain frontier pro- that Britain's naval losses with Rumania in the near future.vinces and autonomy under Ger-very small and practically with If so this will not surprise official man "protection" for: 1.500.000 in-cut significance, being only about circles but will disappoint the peo-habitants.

3.5 per cent of the total tonnage ple who have been led to expect

Thee present Nazi attitude, ac- more from the visit.

[cording to the "Bukharester Tage-

It would seem curious if the flatt," is that Germany has not Soviet, already a dispenser of Bul-been deceived by those who sud- garian Itberties, did not seize the denly discovered by those who opportunity to mediate herself suddenly discovered friendship for

her

with Rumania for the cession of Dobrudja and thus gain further Germany, the paper says, wishes Bulgarian gratitude.

"The

successful evacuation

of Dunkirk revealed the power of the British Fleet and show- Brl- ed that an invasion of

across the sky, broke up the attack rived in Kenya. and shot, many of the planes

On arrival, the following mes- down

sage from His Majesty the King One squadron of Spitfires shot was read to them by the Governor :- down four fighters and one bom-Once again forces from the Union ber. while a Hurricane, squadron of South Africa have come to East reversed the procedure and shot Africa to take part with other down

members of the British Commun- wealth in a fight for the future of their own country and for the alt freedom loving

fighter.

four bombers and one

JUNKERS IN FLAMES

The pilot of one plane reports safety ol that he attacked a Junkers bom-peoples,

ber. It blew up and went into the "As you enter the field of war 1 sea in flames. He then attacked send you my best wishes, confident a second Junkers and saw his that with your help our cause will bullets pour into the uselage, he triumph." then had to break off the engage- ment to give his attention to a Messerschmitt fighter on his tall.

Another Pilet Officer attacked 12 bombers flying low over the He brought the last "one a crashing down into the sea. than

tain was very difficult, and that it is almost impossible to conquer Britain's overseas pos- sessions, settlement of south-eastern

had ..Germany, of course.. NAZIS WANT PEACE

European disputes by direct bl-much less powerful feet The recent British sympathylateral negotiations between" the Britain.

1

pro-culture,”

..

sea.

OPERATION ON

EX - PREMIER

LONDON, July 30 (Renter)

Neville

It is announced that Mr.

While ring at two Junkers, a Chamberlain, Lord President of the Sergeant Pilot was attacked by Counchi, was successfully opera-

with the Bulgarian claim to 'squth- countries, but Transylvania is British sen history has taught enemy fighters. He dived and ed on last night for relief of in- ern Dobrudja is reported to have deeply connected with Oerman that the most

important things met then, shooting down one and testinal symptoms of an obstruc- Incensed the Nazis. Ther

about a navy are discipline and badly damaging another.

tive nature. pagahda organisation in south.

SCHEME PREPARED

organisation. We intend to can A. Epittire pilot attacked a His condition is satisfactory. east Europe now alleges that Bri-;

The fact that Hitler has not in-centrate on those two points. We fighter and watched it crash' down. tain started revisionist, agitation cluded the German minority there shall give the Red Navy the best into the sea. He then shot down. in the Balkans to foment trouble. In his migration plans, suggests discipline and best technical con whereas Germany wants peace. that he has already prepared a struction that can be, achieved.

The Russians are maintaining a scheme for taking them under his firm attitude. They are occupied fewn protection.

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Sole Agents:

A bomber

THREE TO ONE

Another pilot "attacked

three

The development of Salzburg Rumanian ships, at Port Said, the Junkers. One dived into the sea. has somewhat calmed the Ruman-Rumariian Government has decid-a second caught fire and a third tan anxieties. This is chiefly, beed to detain 18 British tugs under fled, badly damaged. cause the revision claims again charter seem to have been momentarily Danube ports. shelved.

by Great

Britain in

"

Nazi propaganda hints darkly

I is thought likely that the that south-easterr. European states present Rumanian Government will soon be required to exclude

from non-Axis sources.

Two other German planes were shot down by anti-aircraft fire, according to an agency report.

der- Including today's "ung." many's losses in attacks on and

wil remain in office, only three British newspaper correspondents around Britain now total 318,"of Iron Guard ministers, who recent- and cease taking foreign news which no less than 244 have been Iv. resigned, being replaced.

destroyed since the first big rald British protests have been re-f The Nazis are at present busy on June 18, zular and sustained. but the truth feeding certain correspondents new

"This is an averaze of nearly six

is that inmediate action only by to the European field with items a day. diplomacy is recognised by the calculated to give them an over- Balkans nowadays:

for

TUGS DETAINED

the

night fade and the Germans ar opportunity to pillory a section of

DOVER BARBOUR ATTACKED

LONDON, July 30 (Reuter}

It is understood that as reprisal the British Press and radio fort is now revealed that yesterday's

British retention of reproducing the reports.

Japanese & Puppet Troops Clash In Yingtak

ENEMY SUFFER CASUALTIES IN

SURPRISE CHINESE ATTACK.

CHUNGKING, JULY 30 (CENTRAL) - HARASSING ATTACK HAVE BEEN MADE BY THE CHINESE AGAINST THE JAPANESE IN

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THE JAPANESE ARE STRENGTHENING THEIR DEFENCES.

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"IRONSIDES"

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LONDON, July 30 (Reuter) -- A new type of small armoured car, has been bullt and the famous Cavalry Regiment has just been- equipped with it, it was learned in London last night,

Most of yesterday's Home newspapers carried photo- graphs of the cars which are called Ironsides. They are capable of very high speeds and can travel over the rough- est ground,

In spite of heavy rain Chinese troops attacked the Japanese at Chacklaling on the south bank of Yangtze River, opposite Ichang.

the on the night of July 25. They broke through barricades and infilcted many casualties upon the enemy.

in central Hupeh the Chinese CONSIDERABLE made, a surprise raid on the Jap- A report from Vingtak

Pengklawan. that a clash took place on occupying Some 300 Japanese soldiers lost 22 between troops of the so-called other shows them operating in their lives, and

these

two

and machine-"Peace guns, 100 rifles, 30 steel helmets, Army"

CASUALTIES

One photograph. shows how states easily the cars can be camouflaged July in the woody country, while at

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STOCKHOLM July 30 (Reuter)

After an ep-The strength of the Soviet Navy the engagement,

insubordinate now exceeds that of the Japanese troops were disarmed. Both sides and German Fleets combined, "de- clared Rear-Admiral Trainis, com- The wave of detection amorig suffered considerable casualties.

in Since July 24 the Japanesë at manding the Soviet Fleet in Lay- Japanese sponsored forces Bhangal shows'

South Kwangst have vlan waters speaking in Taban no abatement Fanan in Following the example of the made repeated attacks against (Latvia).

He added that when the ve puppet police at Chienhsien, the the Chinese have sent troops to

corps at Chull. Apart from engaging in year plan is completed in 1943, it puppet peace preservation and garrison troops at Tatung front clashes, the Chinese have is expected that the Bovlet Navy and points nearby have also sur-sent troops to attack the enemy will be among the first navies of:

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