Although Japanese troops have completely evacuated the province occasional bombing still continues. short time ago Tsingsi, situated in the farther west of the province, was visited by a Ione plane. After con~ siderable reconnoitring bombs. were dropped on military barracks, result Ing in. the destruction of part of the building and the kiling of one of-cer and the injuring of two others, Ample warning had been given that planes were approaching, but as there had not been any bombing for a long time the soldiers pald little attention until the noise of the plane was heard and then it was too late for all to reach hiding places. spite of occasional bombings however, it is rumoured that the air Mold in Wuchow is again to be opened and planes flying from Hongkong to Chungking are to make Wuchow a regular slop. This report cannot be confirmed, but since work of repair has begun on the field it seems probable that ere long residents will again be privileged to enjoy the conveniences afforded by this welcome change.
The route from Wuchow to Hongkong has been closed by the recent capture of Lopao, a strategic military: outpost in southern Kwangiung. it ig Feported that there. was considerable loss of life by the retreating forces who were caught by machine] mun fire when trying to escape in small sampans across the river.
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