Destroyed London, May 27, The Paris radio broadcast the following Belgian waz comm unique this morning: "In spite of many desperate engagements, and difficult conditions, the Belgian army is fighting well, "This army is at present on the left flank of the Allied armies, Local successes have been gained everywhere, Yesterday, for instance, we took 500 prisoners, "Our air force is attacking with success, Since the beginning of hostilities we have brought down 255 German aircraft," the communique concluded.—Reuter, Curfew for Malta to Prevent Parachutists Malta, May 27.
The Goveznor, General Sir Charles Bonham-Carter, has ordered curfew between 11 p.m. and 5.30 a.m., as from tonight, as a defence measure against parachutists. The public has been nformed that if they fail to observe curfew, they take the risk of being shot. "Quislings" have been warned that they are liable to the death H.M.S. Wessex Lost By Nazi Air Attacks London, May 27.
The destroyer Wessex was lost as a result of damage from enemy air attacks, the Admiralty announces.
Casualties are six ratings killed, 15 wounded. The Wessex with other naval units was engaged in operation off the French coast,—Reuter,
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