Hendaye, Apr. 13.
The Nationalist Army, in an attempt to cut off Barcelona's communications, today renewed, their drive toward the Mediterranean and reached a point twelve miles from the sea near San Mateo, south of Tortosa. Republicans offered strong resistance.
The Nationalist command announced capture of the towns of Cati and Chert within two miles of San Mateo. On the northern front the Nationalists claimed they halted a strong. Republican offensive in the Balaguer sector.—United Press.
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