RAIN OF SHELLS AND BOMBS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 57, Issue 26, 10 November 1936, Page 5

RAIN OF SHELLS AND BOMBS.

DEFENDERS’ DESPERATE FIGHT. BESIEGERS KEPT FROM STREETS

(Received This Day, 12.15 p.m.) LONDON, November 9. Shells and bombs rained on the capital all day, but although the rebels claim important successes, the defenders are fighting desperately, and the position appears not substantially altered. General Franca continues to move reinforcements toward Madrid, but has not yet succeeded in entering the streets. _ There was a further air raid this evening, four bombers and three fighters appearing with such suddenness that there was no time to sound the warning sirens. The raids killed 10 and wounded 164. The shelling is causing widespread damage. Thirty-three are reported to have been killed by rebel shells at Wallescas.

“WILL FIGHT TO BITTER END.” MADRID COMMANDER’S WORDS. (Received This Day, 1.5 p.mO LONDON, November 9. General Miaja has issued a declaration that he will never order the retreat from the city, but will fight to the bitter end.* REPORTED PENETRATION. LONDON, November 9. It is reported from Talavera that the insurgents crossed the Manzanares River, penetrated to the western part of Madrid, and took possession of the area surrounding the model prison. SALVADOR RECOGNISES FRANCO SAN SALVADOR, November 8. The Government of San Salvador has recognised General Franco’s Government in Spain.