The Archive · 1941

Battleship Arrives

Baltimore, Jan, 24.

The Maritime Exchange this morning announced that the British battleship, H.MS. King George V. had arryed in Chesapeake Bay.

Lord Halifax, new British Ambassador to Washington, was reported aboard the giant warship—United Press, Grand Duchy with the Reich, 'M, Lo Galiais denounced the action fof these agents, pointing out that Luxemburg had never been a part of the Relch—United Press.

Fiéree Fighting Grand Duchess Returning Fierce fighting occurred at, Priala near th Russian frontier, it) was said, Fighting was continuing, with 50 already killed, and the rebels were @efending their positions from house to house, surrendering only when cnciteled, the Legation reported United Press.

'Unconfirmed reports reaching Rus-chuk, northern Bulgarian border town, said more than' 1,000 persons had been killed in the capital alone up to 630 pin. yesterday, with hun-reds of bodies having been collected throughout the city and thrown in the suburbs.

Despite Mr. Mona Sima's order, large numbers of Iron Guards have refused to obey and at Mi p.m. yesterday the situation still was not leas The radio at Brasoy in central Rumania, which again was "under Gen, Antonescu's control yesterday afternoon, broadcast decrees ordering everyone to surrender all weapons fand ammunition to the authorities stating that the rebels had surrendered throughout the country and peace and order had been restored.

Montreal, Jan, 24.

Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxern+ bourg will return to London from Canada in March, it is announced here today.

"After escaping from the Germans, the Grand Duchess went to Canada ast October with her husband, Prince, Felix and her six children, The visit ty Canada has been for the purpose of placing the children in school Before returning to London, the Grand Duchess will be the guest President Roosevelt at the White Meuse for three days, beginning February 12. She will also visit New York and Chicago before leaving for Britain Buys 12 U.S.

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