une 12, Determined Republica! "suicide squads," sniping from roofs and windows and hurling /grenades at advance parties, were today making desperate attempts to impede the complete occupation of Castellon de la Plana by Nationalist forces.
Nationalist troops fought their way into ithe outlying streets and were battling toward the centre of the town, The vanguard, the Nationalist headquarters reported, saw white flags fluttering from house-tops, although the furious sniping of the remaining Republicans was admittedly dangerous, Heavy torrential rains were aiding the Republicans and the downpour might delay complete occupation of this important Republican stronghold, here yesterday.
Shocks were also reported to have been felt at Deal, where they were described as more violent, although less prolonged, than Saturday's.
St. Paul's Cathedral is to be examined today to see if the tremors have had any effect upon its sfructure—Reuter.
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