Saragossa, June 17, Since January 1, 1938, the Nationalist forces under Gen. Francisco Franco have succeeded in adding 42,000 sq.-kin. of territory to Nationalist Spain, it was announced here today.
Since the beginning of the Aragon campaign, the Nationalist Army has occupied almost all Huesca, province, one-quarter of Lerida province and practically the whole of Teruel, Saragossa, Tarragona and Castellon provinces.
Throughout today, the Nationalists steadily progressed along the 3-mile front stretching from Castilla Villa-pamela to the Mediterranean Sea, After crossing the Rio Mijares, they occupied Villareal and are continuing their advance, it is announced here.
—Havas.
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