Ankara, June 4.
German propaganda is very active among Moslems in Syria, it is learned here. The Germans are making great play with the Jewish question and are also distributing food. One hundred and twenty trucks of sugar, wheat, rice and aviation spirit arrived at Aleppo. The food was given to the population, while the spirit was held by the Luftwaffe.
It is reported that recently from three fighters sent up to chase British machines over Ryak airport, two joined the British and flew to Paléstine, while Syria's main oil refinery at Tripoli was badly damaged by eatage early in May.
The more I talk with recent pression that whoever gets to Syria first, whether the British or Germans, will meet with very little opposition. says Reuter's Ankara Correspondent. Everybody seems disgusted with Vichy misrule and would welcome the restoration of law and order.
Apparently there are no Germans in uniform in Syria yet. only large air-force personnel and ground staffs. but according to a Turkish resident in Syria of long standing, "every day the Germans are growing more powerful and more active. Britain has no time to lose". He added that the Germans are doing their utmost to stir up religious discord. and that be would mot be surprised' i ligious riots and fights br y in Syria, the stronger is my im-! any minute—Reuter. but what Nazi Aircraft Shot Down Over Malta Malta, June 4 British fighters shot down into the sea one Junkers 52 troop-c ier yesterday afternoon.
Announcing this, a commu que states that all Bri machines returned safely.
The incident occurred during a second air-raid alarm day. On the firs enemy planes merely flew over the island, presumably reconnaissance, There were also two a on Monday. No incidents followed the first, while on the second occasion the enemy aircraft were driven off by antiireraft fire, dropping bombs into the sea.—Reuter.
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