The Archive · 1941

British Bombing Feared

Bucharest, Feb. 1

The evacuation of the civilian population from Giurgiu, Ploesti and Co: stanza, is being seriously contemplated by the Rumanian Government. which fears that the recall of the British Legation staff from Rumania may be followed by the bombing of this country's oil fields.

Giurgiu and Ploesti are well inside the region of oil fields, while Ca." stanza is the main port through Which Rumania exports her oil.

Meanwhile, in order to be ready to face any eventuality, the Government has taken severe political and economic measures.

The control of foreigners in Rumania has been strengthened, and the population will be compelled to remain indoors between the hours of 10 pin. and 5 am. throughout the country.

Economic restrictions have been furthered. The corn crop has been blocked by the state in order to pro-lo for the distribution of foodstuffs among the population and the army.

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