The Archive · 1940

Turkey Expecting Trouble

Istanbul, Oct. 16.

Turkish officials, recovering from their first surprise over the German drive through Rumania to the Black Sea, are speculating over who is next on the Nazi list.

Informed sources believe Bulgaria and Greece, in the order named, will be absorbed next. Thus Yugoslavia will become a second Sweden, leaving the Axis Powers free to tun their attention exclusively or Turkey.

It is generally believed the Germans can walk into Bulgaria whenever they are ready, but things are not so certain concerning. Greece.

A reliable Turkish official said "undoubtedly, our time is coming, but I don't see it In the immediate future,"

Another factor quieting Turkish fears is the growing belief that the Soviet Union will not allow the Axis Powers to take the Dardanelles, United Press.

"Went Through Hell"

Istanbul, Oct. 16.

The first batch of British refugees from Rumania, numbering about 100, together with 200 refugees of other nationalities arrived here today. They came in the Rumanian steamer Bes arabia and were nearly eight hour: late, having been delayed by hausive formalities and searches carried out by the Iron Guard at Constanza,. The British passengers stated they "went through hell" at the hands of the Iron Guard—Reuter.

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