Mr, Horinouch! took issue with the Soviet diplomat regarding the allegation that Japanese aerial bombardments had been directed at non-combatants, 'The entire city of Canton, Mr. 'Horinouch! was said to have pointed had been' fortised, Similar defences had been erected in Nanking, Hankow, and other cities, the Vice-Minister, was quoted as saying, The Vice-Minister was also reported to shave cited the use of Soviet aireraft_ manned by Soviet pilots in attacks on cities in Na-Hionalist territory in Spain, Mr, Smetanin, the spokesman said, had failed to give "a definite answer" with regard to the supply of arms and men to China—Domel,
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