Stockholm, Apr. 21.
A major clash for possession of Trondheim was fast maturing in the to Levanger region in Norway yester-t landings day, reports reaching here indicated. the loss Twenty kilometres north-east of the village appropriately called Hel Hegra, whose small garri-already repulsed German London, Apr. 21.
The heaviest firing heard since the beginning of the war, shook houses on the south-east coast last night. British fighters went out to engage the attacking planes at sea. The attack began Shortly after 10 p.m., and people rushed on to the front to witness what was described as a "great firework display." No air-raid warning was sounded, and the whole action took place well out to sea. The fighting was continuing at 11 pin.
The British steamer Mersy (1,037 tons) is reported to have been sunk off the south-east coast. Seven of the crew were taken to hospital, where one died.
An eye-witness stated there was a terrific explosion, and then the ship disappeared.
A Tyne cargo steamer, the Hawnby (5404 tons) also sank, following dri explosion off the south-east coast. The crew of 39 were picked up by naval pinnaces.—Reuter.
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