The Archive · 1937

Danish Steamer Sunk by Planes

Madrid Front, Aug. 15.

The extremist movement launched in Barcelona several days ago has spread to the villages of Barbastro. Gerome and Lerida, and is threatening.to reach the central region and the coastal region of the province, the nationalist radio reported.

In Valencia, it asserted, a large group of anarchists have tried to penetrate the city in order to protest against the internment of their comrades.

Albacete has proclaimed a state of seige following the occupation of certain municipal buildings by extremist elements with the participation of volunteers of the international brigade. Mutineers were arrested and shot without trial, the broadcast declared, On the other hand, it asserted, a nationalist aeroplane squadron flew over Barcelona and bombed military objectives—Havas.

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