London had one of its quietest nights in weeks, but raiders were reported on the south coast and in the south-west, north-west and north-east. London's guns blazed Occasionally, mostly in the distance Bombs were dropped on some parts of the capital, damaging houses and causing a few casualties. One hit a' shop adjacent to a motion picture theatre, causing casualties.
The all-clear signal at London came at 8 a.m. today.
The Air Ministry communique said that the main attacks of last night's raiding were directed against the western Midlands. "In this area many fires were caused, but these all were brought under control, thanks to the splendid work of our fire services," the communique declared.
"Many houses, business establishments and other buildings were damaged," the communique said. "Full reports of the casualties are not yet available from this area, but it is known that a number of people were killed and others were injured.
The Air Ministry said that bombs also were dropped on many parts of England, including Merseyside, the London area and a town in southern England, where there were casualties.—United Press.
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