Madrid, July 9, 'A German submarine was sunk off JGibraltar yesterday morning by aircraft of the British Fleet Air Arm, Jaccording to Spanish reports from La Tine Two members of the crew were rescued and taken to Gibraltar, It is believed the submarine was lying in walt for a large British convoy of 27 vessels which passed through the Straits of Gibraltar yesterday morning—Reuter, Dentz Seeks Armistice—R.AF. Continues Heavy Raids in Libya London, July 9, The Britich Government hag re~ ceived. a formal application "from Genera Dentz. Vichy's High Commissluzer ani Commander-in-Chief in Syria, for a discussion of terms leadlto an' armistice, "Mr, Winston Churchitl. the Prime Minister, stated in the House of Commons today.
Cairo, July 9.
While an army communique reports no change in Libya, the RAF. and South African alr force again ranged far and wide over the country, caus-Ing considerable damage and casual-tes. itis reported. A few civilians were killed when Nicosia, In Cygrus, was raided, Mr, Churchill said: "We welcome these negotiations and 1, trust they micy_ reach a speedy. zonelusion,' Pending riy. formal arrangement being made. military operations must, of course. continue without abating, "The Prime Minister added:—"T need. hardly say how glad His Majesty's Government will be to sce the end of this distressing conflict, in which cither killed or wounded,'
Soldiers, the Prime Minister said, Volunteered or joined the army. order to defend France, 'They' fell Under French bullets as @ result of a confusion into which the affairs of se many good people in'.so. many arts of the world had been thrown by victory for Hitler's army.
The halest news from Syria. itself shows that the Allied forces are continuing their advance, 7
Today's communique from Cairo says that the advance of British columns towards Aleppo and Horns proceeding satisfactorily, and that in the central sector further local gains have been made, In the coastal sector, Australian troops have over~ run the main Vichy positions and are now operating north of the town of Damour—Reuter.
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