Several German formations erose~ the south-east coast and met fierce anti-aircraft fire and. fighter the communique said. re turned back two German formations of a dozen planes each in the afternoon over south cout town which ook a heavy pounding Thursday night, the town and. nearby villages. for nearly eluht hours' on Thursday, Terrific antisaireratt fire kept the raiders from their objectives, how: ever, sid reports, andno_ fatalities were reported in the town, although persons were Killed In' nearby village united Press
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