Mayen. the volcano in the vrovince of Albay, Luzon Island. erupted at 2 p.m. today, thus threatening those living around the base Periodic rumblings have been heard since the outbreak, and boulders have been thrown from the crater.
The eruption is, as yet, not considered serious, although the inhabitants of the surrounding towns are preparing to evacuate the immediate neighbourhood of the vol-
Farther north in the centr a narrow German drive Briansk, well to the east of S is said to have been smashed sage from the Russian front t German shock troops were from the main body and dis unit by unit, A German tank division infantry divisions are cla have been exterminated in The daily German con states that the offensive on ern front is going on suc ce lanned.
The daily Soviet commun nothing, says only that figt tinues on the entire front.
Counter-attacks Rene:
Stalwart Marshal Tim counter-attacks in the Sino for have been renewed. report admits fresh caum also by Marshal Voroshilo in two areas about 100 mi west of Leningrad. These troops have made two atta rear of German forces hammering at Leningrad' guns and men. Tt is bel this attack behind his line one of the reasons for th the German Commander it capture Leningrad at all A special Moscow c states that in the Gulf German cutters and bar with infantry tried to st: coast towards Leningra armoured cutters went full speed. rammed them several cutters and two b: with troops.
Nazi Raids Driven Referring to the air Leningrad the statement s Wednesday every Germar raid the city was driven c at night when isolated p high broke through an' drape bombs.
Several fires broke but were quickly extn raids are said to have mans at least 11 plat.
Armoured trains em t ppr aches to Leningrad. Many of them are manned by sailors from the Baltic Fleet. Leningrad railway workers are constructing the trains at top speed end they are being used to raid enemy-oecunied railway stations In front of Leningrad's defences, In a dramatic broadcast from the Leningrad front relayed by the Moscow Radio today, an artillery com-Tuander appealed to Soviet workers "You know that we shall give our last drop of blood to defend our city. You workers will give all to provide us with arms and ammunition necessary for this task."
The Battery Commander then addressed collective farm workers as follows: on the Leningrad approaches and CLY "We are fighting a dastardly enam;
our relentless fire we are destroying his tanks, his armoured cars and his manpower, The city*is safe in our hands. You farmers will help us by collecting the harvest speedily. Don't jeave even one beetroot on the field."—Reuter.
Soviets Continue Counter-attack last eruption was in 1937. Mayen. it may be noted has a perfect cone, and rises to a height of 8274 feet.—Reuter. z Panama Consulates in Germany to Be Closed Panamn, Sept. 13.
The government of Panama has Qrdered all Panamnnian consulates in Germany and occupied territories in Germany and occupy ton
consulates in Panama will Ena It is believed here that
closed down.—Havas Telemondial.
The Soviets continued to counter-Moscow, Sept. 13.
attack west of Briansk along a spreading front where they routed from the front said today." ive erman divisions, despatches Following the fierce battle between the Dnieper and Desna Rivers, the Red Army abandoned Chernigov, which is 85 miles northeast of Kiev and 63 miles southeast of Gomel, at the base of a triangle formed by the Dniener and Desna Rivers and narrowing down to Kiev.
Last night, M. Vasily Tivpov, mem ber of the Military Council. broadcast from Kiev that the Ukrainian [United Press.
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