The Archive · 1940

2,000 From Genoa

Genoa, June 2.

With a cargo of more than 2,000 passengers, chiefly American war refugees returning to rs United authorities in various European upon the advice of their con-

countries, the American liner Man-hatton left Genoa for New York today. The ship came here especially to embark American citizens residing in aly and "refugees" from the war-stricken areas—Havas. und, said Greek Steamer Sunk 'crew Rescued London, June 3.

A telegram from Piraeus says dt the Greek steamer Perrakis L. Cam-banis (3,584 tons) has been sunk. The crew is reported to have been German Planes Shot Down Over Sweden Stockholm, June 3.

Two German planes were shot down by Swedish antiaircraft batteries Sunday, semiofficial quarters revealed today. Swedish anti-aircraft batteries opened fire Sunday after German planes flew over northern Sweden. One of the two German planes shot down was destroyed, the semi-official report said.

Some of the Germans were saved by relying on their Parachutes. Two German officers and pilots and five crew members were interned, the semi-Official report asserted United Press.

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