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二拜禮 號二十月八英港香 TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1941.

日十二月六閏

NEW NAZI THRUSTS AT LENINGRAD, NIKOLAYEV

& ODESSA IN PROGRESS

SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH”

LONDON, AUG. 11 (UP)-THE RUSSO-GERMAN WAR ENTERS THE EIGHTH WEEK WITH TWO NEW THRUSTS AT SOLSTI AND UMAN-ESTABLISHING NEW MENACES TO LENINGRAD, ODESSA, THE IMPORTANT BLACK SEA GRAIN PORT, AND THE NAVAL BASE AT NIKÓLAYEV.

GENERAL BUDENNY IS FACING A CRITICAL PHASE OF THE BATTLE FOR THE VITAL PORTS.

British military experts fear that an advance in the Uman area if extended successfully to the southeast may compel General Budenny to yield all along the Dniester line and possibly abandon both Odessa and Nikolayev. It is pointed out that the Germans must contend with a great number of deep rivers in this sector which will be difficult to bridge.

GERMAN DESIGNS ON CRIMEA

ANKARA, Aug. 11 (UP),~Best informed military circles believe that from 250 to 300 German barges euch capable of carrying about 400 men, as well as a dozen U-boats which for several months have been lying at Constanza will soon be in action if the German troops who have penetrated southwest of Klev enn drive southwards to the Black Sea and occupy Odessa,

Nikolaiy and Kherson.

RUSSIAN RAIDS ON GERMANY

Radio,

Foreign military observers understand that the Russians are already withdrawing troops, from Odessa to avoid encircle- ment. If the German

mano-

euvres succeeded, it is believed

great

The battle at Solsti in the Leningrad-Vitebsk railway, 65 miles northeast of Pskov and due west of Lake Selmin represents à substantial drive on Leningrad and it is believed that it may be connected with the battle in the Kholm area. However, it is pointed out that the Germans are still 120 miles from Leningrad and about 900 miles from the oil fields in the Caucasus.

Far East Events

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Military commentators are of the opinion that:Hitler is apply- ing full pressure to the drive to the Black Sea in search of quick payment "for indisputable losses" after his failure to achieve the quick conquest of the Ukraine and Caucasus.

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Japan Prepares For Full- Scale Economic War

Special to the "Telegraph"

East Indies developments

TOKYO, Aug. 11 (UP)-From Siberin to the Netherlands indicated that Japan is girding for a full scale economic war. These developments include:

Moscow Carries On In

Disdain Of Nazi Blitz.

The "Dolly Telegraph" commen tator said "Even if we should admit the substantial accuracy of the Ger-: man claims, the position in the likely that the Germans will try TOKYO, Aug, 11 (Reuter) enemy is offering, chances for a dead- Ukraine is far from desperate. The to move the barges to Odessa The British Ambassador ́ ́Sir

ly counter-attack. He secured hi LONDON, Aug. 11 (Reuter). land in Crimes at Innagull and Foreign Office this afternoon.

where they might successfully Robert Craigie called at the successes hitherto by living dan

br gerously, but that policy can Many incendiary and high ex- Karkint, and take the

With both Sir Robert Craigie decide the fate of his latest venture."

(By "Reuter's" Special Correspondent) pursued too often. This week will plosive bombs were dropped on naval base at Sebastopol from and the American Ambassador

MOSCOW, Aug. 11-It is almost necessary to see to be. military largets when Berlin the land side. Such

German U-Boat Losses u naval Mr Joseph Grew in Tokyo, im-

lieve how normal the trend of life continues under war condi- was bombed by Soviet planes landing would have the advan- portant developments are

WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (UP)-tions in Moscow. For the hard-working Russians, there is little last night, according to Moscow tage of avoiding the necessity of pected very shortly..

ex- A Soviet Embassy information bul-

fetla issued to dry quoted the Red opportunity for amusements and recreation during week-days fighting across the narrow neck!

· Large fires

observed of land leading to Crimea.

Navy newspapers "Krasny"

other than evenings, but night bombings, real or expected. from Soviet bombers, all but

"Elot"

as saying that in 44 days of the have greatly restricted the scope of entertainment after 7 p.m. 11 (Reuter) Russo-German war the Nazi navy-Sunday is the Russian work- one of which returned safely. ultimate invasion of Crimea would with the full rank of ambassador to naval theatre. Four foundered theatrical, musical and artistic

Milltary quarters--believe-that-the-Japan-is-to-send-a-special-envoy has lost 14 submarines

the eastern in Involve a movement across the Black Indo-Ching in order to strengthen

dlay struck mines man's

when Moscow's Sea from Constanza ar Vargaz where the friendly ties between the two after collision with a Bulgarian des- life bursts forth. This Sunday

lai by Soviet slips, bl Rumanian ships are refuge but this is considered almost

taking countries."

The Vichy Government have ac-

troyer in the Black Sea, and others alone, 14 distinct theatrical and | impossible because the Russian fleet cepted this Japanese proposal which

were sunk by Soviet navy action. effectively patrols the narrow point is, in the words of Hanol's official

The article assumed that the Ger-musical shows were billed. The of the Black Sea between Sebastopol statement, in keeping with

of the man navy possessed 150 submarines production and the Turkish coast.

Tchaikovsky's spirit of joint defence

and cited the ten per cent. loss us comic opera "Cherovitchki" led China as concluded between Japan evidence that the German U-boat the

list, each and France.

fleet is not invincible.

performance attracting several members of In Mediterranean the Foreign Embassies or Mis- CAIRO, Aug. 11 (Reuter) sions,

were

Heard In Suburbs STOCKHOLM, Aug. 11 (Reuter) -Despite the official German state- ment that raiding Russian bombers were turned back by anti-aircraft fire on Sunday night, they apparent ly reached some suburbs of Berlin According to the Berlin carros-

Turkey Uneasy pondent of the "Afton Bladet," the noise of the raiders was not heard ISTANBUL, Aug. 11, (UP).—There in the centre of the capital but peo- is growing uneasiness here as the ple in the suburbs declared that the reported unusual troop movements sound of the Russian machines was clearly different from that of British planes.

Explanation

Envoy To Indo-China TOKYO,

Aug.

of Indo-

man troops, reported to be the present air raid shelter facilities.

sources

"

one

atıd

Germans Mobilizing Million in Ukraine ANKARA, Aug. 11 (Domel). Information reaching military circles here says that the Germans, deter mined to capture the Ukraine, are million troops at the front to the mobilising 70 divisions totalling

couth of Ijev.

the sun

♫

FLEET AIR ARM IN ACTION

(1) The approval of four ordin- anees to the general mobilisation act designed to shift the nation economi- cally and financially to a full war footing:

(2) The statement made by Mr- Kuname Wakasugi, Japonese Minis ter to Washington who is at present In Los Angeles, that the United States is much concerned regarding Thailand's future position and that the Americans "seem to be prepared with resolution," after arranging to enforce "step by step all counter meusures against any action

that Japan may take:".

(3) The report in the "Hockl" that the United States has proposed. that she and Russia take concerted defensive measures if any "third power" attacks the NEL:

Report Discounted

(4) The reports-oftelally dis- counted-Wat Japan hos Indicated that she will refuse to permit United States war supplies from reaching Vladivostok on the grounds that such materials might

destined for China; and,

be

(5) The dispatches from Japan- ese-occupied Saigon announcing that the bulk of the Japanese expedition. An attack by the Fleet Air Armary force had been sent to Cambodia

against a large merchant ship which borders Thailand,

Syracuse in Sicily

and

was

Mr Wakasugi's statement made telephonically to the "Nichi Nichl" coincided with the increasing re- was received with great interest as

com-ports of United States, Britain, "Rus-

sin, China co-operation,

Saigon A.R.P. SAIGON, Aug. 11 (Reuter).-The in Bulgarin and southeastern Europe Saigon municipal authorities nre continue to be substantiated. Ger-king steps to repair and extend

Hermitage Gardens on Sunday in Muscow is fermitage activity by the RA.F. in. North

But the centre of life for people at Libya and still wearing their desert Boundary Commission

Gardens," where thousands spend LONDON, Aug. 11 (Reuter). The Bulgarin,

kits have been seen in large groups SAIGON, Aur. 11 (Reuter).The

proportion of the public with Soviet Air Force Middle East good part of the day. A large Africa are reported in a Royal following "explanation" was given Informed Axis

Thai delegation to the Boundary arriving Commisslun arrives to-day overland

youths and girls and soldiers stroli munique issued to-day. Striking Touard Odessa

the trees amidst well-kept It is understood that meetings,

"On Saturday night, Blen-four ordinances affecting stock ex- flower beds. People sit in

The Imperial Council approved LONDON, Aug. 11 (Donel)-Re-eating ice cream, drinking beer, heims of the R.A.F. attacked re- change operations, shipping, the ap which will begin very soon, are ports reaching influentio! likely to include economie discus- here indicate that the German

cheese, Fources cawiches, sweets, chocolates

sausage pair shops at Bardia, starting a crisal of corporation owned stocka Vichy Pandering

"TURN to Back Page, Column 7. large plates of cucumber salad,

and number of large bright fires. us well as price control affecting

at more than 7,000 arileles. There was a temporary curtailment Enemy landing grounds during the past week of such minor Gazala were also bombed and luxuries but they have reappeared in machine-gunned, even greater quantities.

"Yesterday Maryland bombers of An Innovation this Sunday was a the South African Air Force carrier | loud speaker carrying unfamiliar out attacks on enemy positions, moter voices of Czech and Polish ro-vehicles and personnel in the neigh=; presentatives, making speeches.

in

the

sions

by the German military spokesman here from the Balkans estimate the from Bangkok. fo-night over the German wireless: TURN to Back Pago, Column 3

The Soviet High Command knew that it had no superiority nir and that was why they were now carrying out propaganda fights in which they dropped bombs Relch territory. Although only Email number of planes were sent, Soviet propaganda tried to magnify the results of these attacks had no military value.

fl

which

Axis Conference

Destitute Americans

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON. Aug. 11 (UP),

SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH" VICHY, Aug 11 (Domel)-It is reported that the Vichy Government has decided to send an Envoy Extra- ordinary with the Ambassadorial; rank to Indo-China in order to take

At the press conference to-day, Mr charge of the problems created by the Cortell Hull, Secretary of State, cald stationing of Japanese troops in Indo-

Chinu.

that the plight of destitute Amerleans-

Will Risk Nothing LONDON, Aug. 12 (Reuter).--The

Washington Watching Thailand

and

Absolute Confidence

bourhood af Bardia..

Ground Strafing

The people breathe absolute con.. Tripolitanju. On tidence that vielory will eventually R.A.F., bombèrs demolished barracks

Saturday,

be theirs and the Germans will fail TURN to Back Page; Column 6 to capture Moscow.

Another sidelight on Moscow dur-music, The

SPECIAL "TO THE "TELEGRAPH" ROME, Aug. 11 (UP).Well in-

In Shibai is being given attention. formed quarters to-day forecast that a special slip world be sent, but told "Telegraph" says: "Japan's militarists He did not state when or whether the proposed eight-Power conference correspondents that the liner Prest-have chosen to defy the British Com- is likely to develop into a nine-Power dent Coolidge is taking on passengers inonwealth and the United States,

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" meeting, indicating that Vichy isnt. Shimighal to-day.

ing the war is the Symphony concert morates the 28th anniversary of the programme comme- likely to participate as an observer,

threatening on attack on the vital

WASHINGTON, One reporter suggested that some Interests of both in the struggle and (UP).There is evidence here: greatly enjoy what elsewhere should la the 18-year-old infont

Aug 11 where deeply civilised audience Soviet revolution and the star turn especially since France's role in the of the Americans could not purchase, TURN to Back Page, Column 4 of a firm and clear position new Axis Europe will probably be tickets and Mr Hull commented that

almost be considered discussed:

highbrow violinist of Russia, Goldstein.. that matter was also under attention,

toward any crisis which further Japanese movement against Thailand would precipitate.

Probable

Anglo-Soviet

Air Attacks on Reich

Special to the "Telegraph”

Kitty-Hawk Fighters

The Australian Premier's plan for a Cabinet sessién and the com-. ment made by Sir Frederick Stewart, tho Australian Minister of External indicative of

For The R.A.F. the gravity with which Australia re-

New York, Aug. 11 (Router) extend influence in Thailand.

gards - the Japanese intention To

of

protége

French In Indo-China

To Hold Chinese Back

LATEST

Nazi Drives Halted

SPECIAL. TO THE "TELEGRAPH" MOSCOW, Aug. 11. (UP).—-Rally--` ing Russian forces are reported to have halted the strong new German drives which sliced deep into the Ukraine between Kiev and Odessa, and which also brought the Nezla closer to the southern defences at Leningrad.

The Soviet High Command

report- cd the continuance of heavy fighting ground the important, Ukranian rail-: Why centre at: Uman.

It Is Indicated WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (Reuter).-The latest report is that the nightlong fighting by the that the French have agreed to send French troops in Indo-. Germans around Uman failed to China to the borders of Yunnan and Kwangsi provinces to pro- southward towards the Black Sen

make further

important progress tect the Japanese flank in Northern Indo-China against the coast. The Nazi drive appeared to Chinese,

have spent its force, at least tem porarily, south of Leningrnd and west of Lake limen."

-- LONDON, Aug. 11 (UP)-Joint British and Soviet air the first of a large number of Frederick's thought

-Production for the R.A.F. of Observers here noted attacks on Berlin and other important centres in Germany will-Kitty-Hawk fighters is announc-by Mr Cordell Hull

that Sir was substan- tally similar to the views indicated probably be launched soon. It is pointed out that the presented by Mr Guy Vaughan, Presi- State, namely,

Secretary It is understood that regular or forces makes it impossible toporation. *

strain on both the British and Soviet dent of the Curtiss-Wright Cor-policy has the effect

that the Japanese encircling of attacks by either the R.A.F. or carry out nightly non-stop

berselt

It is reported here that this is being done by Vichy at hummer

and that Buy "aggreɛSİVE the Red air forces on Berlin are nights will enable increasingly henvy more horse

pressure blows on Berlin, but the lengthening The Kitty-Hawk develops

German Insistence. would come from Japan.

"Those who are not for us are It is understood that the United

The High Command did not men- likely. Some sources any that and more constant attacks on the cent. more fire power than

Additional indications of an against us" and that French tlon any fighting around Solati. power and 25 per States exchange of information with approaching diplomatic break actions scarcely argue Vichy there will be British and Red Ruhr and the Berlin population, prototypo the Tomahawk, which Mr been especially, thorough and con-high and influential officials here cause.

the British Empire countries has are strong feelings among some Icanings towards the democratic bomber attacks in shifts on the- and more seriously as a vital military decla sald, the Air Ministry had inuous. However, the United States

whose morale is being regarded more Vaughan same night,

was most successful in position in the Pacife has still to be that the only realistic attitude

officially described. Y

Moreover, the supine way in which. in a Nazi-threatened world is TURN to Back Page, Column 6

objective.

combat.

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