Developments in the political field will be accelerated today as a result of the recent speeches in the House of Commons, and are considered to make the departure of Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, almost certain, it is learned by
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Bombers Over Brussels It is estimated that 100 German planes flew over Brussels this morning, some very low. The population was wakened by great activity of anti-aircraft batteries and the explosions of falling bombs. Several bombs fell near the aerodrome. The air-raid precaution system was soon working, and fire engines and ar-balances screamed through the streets.
Soldiers on leave were recalled by radio to report on the spot, Guards were posted at the Royal Palace, Parliament and other public buildings.
During the morning, the wireless interrupted its programmes to give warnings that ten warplanes were approaching the province of Limburg; 28 planes were flying westward over South Brabant; and seventeen planes were flying over Namur.
Parliament is being called.
Despite the situation, Brussels maintain its normal' aspect. Streets are full of people going to work.
'A radio announcement states that German parachute troops have descended at Nivellen, less than thirty miles south of Brussels, and St, Krond, 85 miles east of Brussels, As a precaution against incendiary bombs, the supply of gas has been cut off in Belgian provinces, states the Brussels radio,
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