TWO HUNDRED SHELLS FIRED.
DESTRUCTION OF MANY BUILDINGS.
United Press Association.—Copyright.— Rec. 12 noon
VALENCIA, May 31.
An official announcement states that the commandant of Almeria has reported that a German battleship and four destroyers opened fire on the city without warning. Two hundred shots fell throughout the city. Many victims succumbed and several buildings were destroyed. Coastal batteries replied and the bombardment ceased after 65 minutes. The fleet then turned, throwing up a smokescreen. Ihe Germans also fired on minesweepers which were hastily beached. The coastal battery apparently hit one of the destroyers. Loyalist Cabinet was convened upon receipt of the news and Senor Del Vayo, Foreign Minister, was instructed to discuss the situation with League members after officially notifying the League of the bombardment.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 128, 1 June 1937, Page 7
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