Paris, Oct, 29.
Heavy aircraft movements behind the German lines and intensified patrol activity from the Nazi forces were seen here yesterday as a warning of an impending German attack soon.
German front line batteries, including big guns until then not used, on Friday fired the heaviest barrage since the war began against French positions on the Maginot Line fortifications, The increased activity was seen as a possible prelude to a German offensive.
The French immediately intensified their own fire throughout yesterday along a 0-mile front from the -Moselle to the Rhine, resulting in the most severe artillery duel since the war began.
Patrols continued their activity. maintaining contact to learn of the Nazi's intentions.
Judging from the fast tempo of the firing, it was estimated the Germans used about 20,000 rounds of big shells in 24 hours. Not the slightest dent, however, was reported in the French line of deforce. It was reported tha' thousands of German planes have {akez positions in fields along the French, Belgian and Dutch frontiers.—United Press.
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