The Archive · 1940

Switzerland Protests

Berne, Aug. 25.

"The Federal Council has lodged a strong protest with the British Government following a communique by army headquarters, stating that foreign planes again flew over Swiss territory on the night of August 24, says an authoritative statement issued here yesterday—Reuter.

In an earlier raid, which began at 1030 p.m. last night, bombs were dropped in several sections of London. The damage and casualties could not be learned immediately.

Shortly after the raid alarm sirens sounded, pedestrians heard British anti-aircraft batteries open fire and searchlights began sweeping the (Continued on page 2, col. 1

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