The Archive · 1940

Backed by Solid Facts

London, Aug. 22.

"When confidence comes from such a man at such a time as this it becomes impressive and rilling," states the New York "Times" on Mr.

Winston Churchill's speech.

"It was all the more impressive yes. terday because of the array of solid facts with which he supported his sure belief that Britain will survive. There was not a breath of complacency in Mr. Churchill's recital, no trace of the smug belief of former Mr. Churchill is not frightened because he knows and shares the superb fighting spirit which British airmen and civilians alike have shown in the past few weeks' tri She was with her husband every ite after the attack. She wore a sterilized robe, and silently held his hand in the operating room.

M. Trotsky was conscious for several moments prior to the first operation and talked with the police. The police however, refused to divulge the information given them The exiled Soviet leader was known to have expressed the fear recently that a second attack on his life might Trotsky's Last Message Mexico City, Aug. 22. While in the ambulance en route to hospital Trotsky said that the assailant was "either a member of the OGPU or a Fascist." During the struggle Trotsky's assailant is said to have screamed repeatedly, "They imprisoned my Mother."

Before losing consciousness in hospital Trotsky is reported to have said: "I am close to death by a blow from a political assassin, but please tell our friends I am sure of victory for the Fourth International Go forward."—Reuter.

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