Paris, Oct. 1.
"We: improved our positions in the region south-west of Saarlautern," this morning's official communique declared, referring to operations on Saarbriiecken Almost "Ripe"
Paris, Oct, 1.
The fiercest aerial combats since the West Front War began were fought today by German, French and British air patrols with heavy losses on both sides, according to official advices from French headquarters on the front. During the past 24 hours [French and British reconnaissance bear the stamp of ict chief before they indications of patrols repeatedly clashed with German air force pursuit planes over German lines; the reports said. The official advices announced that losses on both sides were about equal. Several French planes, the report added. had not been heard from, but the exact number had not yet been checked.
The early fall of Saarbriiecken was forecast in official circles here last night as the first month of the European war ended.
French officials here believed the Nazis were preparing a strong counter-attack between Saarbruecken and Wissembourg to regain some ground Jost thus far on the Rhineland front, Saarbruecken is already evacuated of German civilians, officials said. The city is surrounded on three sides, offcials asserted. Military circles here declared if "unquestionably will ba dificult for the Germans to keep Saarbruecken inside their lines for Jong."—United Press.
Germany Army Announcement Parents inding 200 Netherlands subjects effective on October 16.—United Press.
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