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JAPS TO ATTACK. [by CABLE —PRESS ASSN. —COPYRIGHT.] SHANGHAI, August 9. The Japanese military officials at Pekin informed the Chinese authorities that the Kwantung army decided to attack Dolonor, since it cannot any longer ignore the presence of General Feng’s troops, which are displaying distinctly Red tendencies. Six thousand Japanese and Manchukuo troops are preparing to launcli an attack preceding an intense aerial bombing of Kuyuan. Nanking is insisting on General Feng’s immediate withdrawal of all forces from Kalgan. LATER. After bombing Kuyuan behind the Chinese lines, Japanese are now advancing on Dolonor, which is held by remnants of Feng’s troops. Little resistance is expected. The fall of the town is imminent. REALISTIC MANOEUVRES. (Received August 10, 10 a.m.) TOKIO, August 9. Manoeuvres have started in five prefectures, including Tokio, in the course of which naval aircraft will attack, and the army will defend camouflaged guns ip. the palace grounds, parks, and plazas. Ambulances and nurses are stationed, and sirens will give warning of the enemy’s approach. in daylight, smoke screens arc put up, and at night lights are extinguished. Thousands of members of young men’s associations are controlling the lightless traffic. The citizens are feverishly existed by the realistic conditions.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 10 August 1933, Page 7
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