Vichy, July 5.
Nothing is said of the loss of Deir Ez Sor in the communique issued by General Dentz, Vichy Commander-in-Chief in Syria, It ig: reported, however, "that a Jarge enemy tank column, made con-act with French troops," and that 'Vichy forces have repulsed Allied attacks in southern Syria, taking large number of prisoner the coast south' of Beirut parrot and artillery activity is reported.
French aircraft, the communique adds, are still active bombing and machine-gunning Allied Reuter.
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