The Archive · 1940

Three Raids Repulsed

London, Sept. 6. approach the British capital yes but were turned back each time by the blasting of antift batteries which form a ound the London area, Bombs were dropped in the outskirts of the city Following the sound of four explosions during the third raid, a glow lit up the in one arcs, indicating that fires been started.

A United Press correspondent living in a suburb reported that incendiary bombs were dropped over the district, starting four fires, one on the roof of a Cinema. All the fires were quickly extinguished.

A high e&plosive bomb fell on the main road in that section of the city and all traffic was diverted.

A bomb crashed with a terrific roar in the centre of one town in the London area late yesterday afternoon, Others fell—nearby.—United Press Hitler to Be Answered By "Actions London, Sept. 6.

British commentators today predicted that Great Britain would an-ver Chancellor Adolf Hitler's threats ith actions which would decisively prove that Democracy is not an outworn ideal but a virile force drawing strength from the liberty and happiness of its peoples—United Press.

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