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AMERICA IS DOING THIS FOR BRITAIN

If Hongkong needed any inspiriation for renewed efforts to aid the British war effort, the accompanying picture should provide it. It is a photograph of a poster. which is being plasted over every city and town in the United States calling for Ameri- cans to give freely to help the British victims of Nazi ruthlessness. The poster quali- fies to rank as one of the most compelling and effective appeals” yet" conceived by any artist in this war.

BULGARIA WE CAN HELP THEM!

Special to the “Telegraph”

BUCHAREST, JAN. 7 (UP).—UNCONFIRMED REPORTS DECLARE THẤT GERMAN TROOPS HAVE ALREADY ENTERED BULGARIA AND ARE HOLDING CERTAIN BULGARIAN MOUNTAIN PASSES. THEY ENTERED THE COUNTRY SOME DAYS AGO.

DIPLOMATIC CIRCLES ARE Inclined to give credencE TO THE REPORTS AL- though military circles discrEDIT THEM.

BRITISH ADVANCE

TROOPS AND MATERIALS

BUCHAREST, Jan. 7 (UP)-Military experts say that troops and materials from Germany are assembled in the vicinity of Plus, Turnus-cvorin,

ON-TOBRUK Giurgiu, Oltenit and Galatz in sufficiently large

Threaten To Surround Town

By PAUL TAYLOR

"United Press":War Correspondent

CAIRO, Jan. 7 (UP).-British mechanized forces, supported by fleets of R.A.F. bombers and fighters struck hard near Tobruk, 60 miles from Barilia to-day, threatening to surround the town preparatory to an assault.

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quantities to provide the Italians with active mili- tary aid if necessary. According to reports from various frontier points however, there is less ovi- donce to-day than there was yesterday that German troops are planning to cross the Danube immediate- Y, and many believe the move may be postponed until spring.

DEVELOPMENTS PREDICTED

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 (Domei).-Neutral reports ar The R.AMF. reported officially that the Italians have evacunt- riving here from European capitals predict alarming ed El Adem, air base for Tobruk which is only 50 miles south of developments soon in southeastern Europe. For instance, the elly, and military quarters believe that British mechanized forces have occupied the aerodrome. (Correspondents of

reports from Budapest state that Germany will send more London morning newspapers said El Adem was occupied,) than 2,500 planes to Bulgaria in addition to dispatching Forty Italian planes are re-a large number of German pilots and aviation experts to ported to have been blasted to

Rumania. British troops.

SHANGHAI uselessness and captured by the

STRIKE

Despite rumours of a German-Bulgarian understanding, re- ports from Sofa indiente that Bulgaria expects some sort of nid both from the Soviet Union and Turkey in the event of a crisis.

It is pointed out that Turkey has been taken by our forces who has completed the development

Italian Debacle LONDON, Jan. 7 (Reuter),—The 2,000 Tram Conductors Hallan aerodrome just outside Tobruk

Walk Out To-day

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found 40 unserviceable plates on the of a force consisting of 100,000 TONS OF

Held. Further ralds, have been ear-1

and

and

Officials in Berlin have been main-

rfed out by the R.A.F, on the fore-men to aid Bulgaria, while an SHANGHAI, Jan. 8 (U). Tobruk itself but full details could place between King Boris

shore and on military targets in important meeting recently took Two thousand International not be Settlement tram conductors and

be observed.

IM. Alexander Michailovitch. Two-acrodrames-beyond--Tobruk, motormen went on strike at Gwere raided with success, while in newly-appointed Counsellor of o'clock this morning halting all the Tobruk area a Caproni-42 was the Soviet Legation at Sofia.. Settlement tram trame, although destroyed, others being dainaged

shot down

a Sghter probably the buses are still operating. A military communique said that faluing ominous silence, but neutral Tram officials deny that any operations against Tobruk are pro- observers note disquieting signlience demands have been made.

in their reticence puinting out that ceeding satisfactorily. It is reliably stated that the patrols have again inflicted casualties just before the invasion of Poland, In the Sudur, east of Galiabat, our similar silence prevalled in Germany Wang Ching-wei, dominated on the enemy.

Belgium and the Scandinavian coun- union is demanding recognition of the union and also month's pay us a bonus for Chinese New Year.

There is no change in Kenya. General Wavell is wasting no time. One and British mechanised troops are already in contact with the outer defenees of Tobruk.

The scale of the British successes in the Western Desert can be gauged

tries.

Strained Relations

BOMBS ON TRIPOLI

Heavy R.A.F. Raid

CAIRO, Jan. 7 (Reuter).— Tripoli, 750 miles west of Bar- dia, was again raided heavily by .A.F. bombers on the night of January 6-7.

Several tons of bombs were dropped among the motor ves- BERNÉ, Jan. 7 (Reuter) it is sels in the centre of the harbour, understood that Herr von Ribbentrop, the Nazl Foreign Minister, saw, MT. Causing a series of explosions

The union alsò seeks increased rice allowances and general pay from facts mande avaliable in Filoff, the Bulgarian Prime Minister, and clouds of smoke, states u

increases.

Vichy Government Reorganisation

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH' VICHY, Jan. 7. (UP).-German sources and official quarters state; their extensive reorganization of the French Government can be expected; on Tuesday or Wednesday. A num-i ber of Ministerial portfolios aro ex- peeled to change hands.

LATEST

Our Capturca Since the Arst attack on December month ago, it is

9 just under a

TURN to Back Page, Column 3 British Ship Torpedoed

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on Sunday, states the Berlin corres-communique issued from the pondent of the "Basier Nachrichten." R.A.F. Headquarters in the

The refusal of the Wilhelmstrasse Middle East,

to discuss the slate ol Bulgaro- One direct t was registered Germa relations, however, indicates amidships on a large motor vessel that the negotiations had a negative and was followed by explosions. Iseult. Relations remain · very

Several small cargo ships were strained.

probably hit.

Conflicting Interests

STOCKHOLM, Jan. 7 (Reuter), No fresh German-Bulgarian negotia-

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Power Station Damaged

Fires were caused among the cus- toms buildings and wharves. Much damage was caused to the power station.

All British aircraft returned safely,

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Jan. 7 (UP)-The

tions or agreements are to be expect-. Seculo's" correspondent at the Portu-ed according to information in Ber- Ruese island of San Vicente, cables: lin, states a dispatch to the newspaper ther raid was carried out on Tobruk The communique adds that a fur- "The British steamer Shakespeare "Svenska Dagbladet." was torpedoed 180 miles east of

by RA.F. heavy bombers. Wide- The delicacy of Bulgaria's situation spread fires were caused, visible from Salisland Cario Verde. The crew, some of whom were seriously wound is emphasised by the Berlin corres 30 miles away, among barracks, ed, disembarked at Salisland.

TURN to Back Page, Column 5stores, sheds and motor transport

concentrations.

S'hai Municipal Dies Endeavouring To

Elections

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SHANGHAI, Jan, 0 (Domel)—Tho

Japanese intend to make

a do-

termined fight in the forthcoming

Save Man's Life

LONDON, Jan, 7 (Reuter).—A naval commander, who dived Municipal elections, according to the into the sea in an attempt to save a nian scen in the water after "North China Daily

the plane in which the British airwoman Amy Johnson crashed The Chinese press is urging all on Sunday, died soon afterwards from exposure,

quotes

Chinese vernews. which i

British End American ratepayers to make special efforts to rally other He was Lieut-Commander Wank before a rescue could be at~ foreigners to their support.

E. Fletcher, commanding the tempted.

The

the

papera hint that because of British trawler Haslemore. future trade, possibilities of Shanghai, many Germans and Italians will support the idea of maintaining

the status quo.

Licut Commander Fletcher dived overboard from the Haslemere in on

...on

The R.A.F. aircraft returned with- out loss to their basen.

Valona Bombed

ATHENS, Jan 7 (UP)-British planes to-day re-bombed warehouses

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GREEK WARSHIPS SHELL VALONA

Latest News From Albania

Special to the "Telegraph”

ATHENS, Jan. 7 (UP),~The Ministry of Marine announced that a flotilla of Greek destroyers last night|| various targets. All the slips returned to their bases entered the Valona roadstead and fired 60 shells at

safely.

BOMBS HIT B. B. C.

and other buildings in the neighbour Building Damaged, Seven

hood of the jetties at Valoro, starting many area.

Two Itallon planes were apparently damaged. Ono British plane falled to return.

NELLORE SAFE

Of Staff Killed

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LONDON, Jari. 7 (UP)—It is revealed that the B.B.C. head- quarters in upper Regent Street were twice hit and seriously damaged during recent air-ralds. Seven members of the staff were killed.

-BPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH" On the first night a heavy MANILA, Jan, 8 (UP)—It is bomb exploded just after the

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Valona Evacuation ATHENS, Jan. 7 (UP).—A Government spokesman said that Greek intelligence officials were informed by private sources that 35,000 wounded and

disabled Italians have been evacuated from Valona, TURN to Back Page, Column 5

WIN A CAR AND HELP WIN WAR

Messrs Gilman de Co., Ltd., have presented a new ten horsepower Sunbeam-Talbot Sports Car to the value of $5,950 to the Bomber Fund inaugurated by the "South China Morning Post" and "The Hongkong Telegraph.".

This generous contribution will head the list of prizes in a special War Fund raffle. which is being arranged by the Hongkong War Effort Committee in conjunction with South China Morning Other donated Post, Ltd. prizes will be warmly wel- comed

Further

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U.S. Navy To Acquire

4,000 Planes In 1941

Special to the "Telegraph"

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (UP),.—Rear Admiral John H.

of a convoy off the Thaines Ectuary, survivor. Fletcher was seen to reach While forming part of the escort attempt to save the life of the other the Haslemere saw a parachute des- the man and he was supporting him cending through the low clouds. An in the water, motor launch arrived Nellore was diverted to pick up but the bulletin continued.

learned that the British steamer raid nows had been announced Towers was the first witness to be called in the Naval laquiry aeroplane then landed on the water Later a naval. near the parachute.

the

scene and picked up Fletcher, the survivors of the German

which is being conducted into the delays in the American Tho her was very had at the who was unconscious and suffering raider who were landed on the second night the buildings Naval aviation programme, he was dissatisfied with the timeWeather

with a heavy sea running, and from extreme exhaustion and ex-

were seriously damaged .and, some Emaru island, after, which she members of the staff were wounded.

The Admiral said that the current rate of production. Hat | Navy expects...to acquire "4,000 Ho cold that the Navy, a year ago, Millions of British listeners heard additional planes In 1941 and had 2,145 planes of all categories She is now enroute to Manila the aircraft in the sea. One of these Fletcher died soon after arriving Witaro"sha is expected to arriva the explosion of the first bomb though will havo 0,800 on hand one year hence the total now is 2500. Ha the number was increased · by 445, they were probably unaware of the hence. He added, however, that TURN to Back Page, Column 5 | January 16.

the aircraft immediately began to posuerace could be found of the returned to Brisbane. break up. While a boat was being No launched from the Haslemere, those man or woman who had been seen in

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on board saw two survivors from the water.

wag seen to be a woman, but she) in hospital.

nature of the blast.