The Archive · 1940

Bristol Channel Raided

"During the night enemy air acvity over this country, although ead, was on a comparatively "scale," says an Air Ministry jan Home Security joint communi-

Tourist Association e Consulate were entered and a picture ped at various points, and in a town in He south of Wales a number of caused by high explosive With Traitors!" Vive Transylvania Some of the soldiers sent to break up the demonstrations were reported to have shouted, "We are with you!" as they mingled with the demonstrators.

Colonel Defies Order tone of enemy alrratt came inland if enemy air came and approached the outskirts of the Lomtion rea. A series of engagepld- mants' took place, and bombs were enemy was driven Air Battle Described n Muary Town, Sept. 2.

The colonel commanding Rumanian troops in western Transylvania Was reported last night to have refused to withdraw his troops.

"I would rather die at my post than withdraw," be was reported to have advised Army headquarters here. i The announcement issued by the Minister of Interior last night was understood to have been the result of warning received from German and Ttelan representatives here.

Following the demonstrations yesterday, guards at the German and Hungarian legations and the Italian consulate were doubled. Squads of soldiers patrolled neighbouring streets.

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