Anticipating more frequent atigcks because of the Japanese cupation of Hainan Island, authori-les in Yunnan and Kwangsi are attempting to increase air raid de-tenses in the southwest, it was rpported here today. Caves were bee ing prepared for use as raid shelters—Domel.
Peiping, Feb. 17.
Japanese detachments engaged widespread mopping-up operations Central Hopel have occupied several more guerilla bases and inflicted heavy losses on Chinese troops. in the past few days, according to feld dispatches reaching here today.
Tsienchungchen, 24
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