SINISTER TURN
ITALIAN WRANGLE GREEK CRUISER’S FATE LIABILITY FOR ACT BRITAIN’S CLOSE WATCH (Elec. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn.) (Reed. Aug. 16. 2 p.m.) LONDON, Aug. 15. Official circles in Lndon intimated that the Graeco-Italian dispute is being watched with- close attention. The controversy, which so far seemed only a smoke screen to cover local risings in. Albania, has taken a most sinister turn as a result of the torpedoing by an unknown submarine of the Greek cruiser Helle while lying at anchor off Tinos Island. It is unlikely that the Italians will be able to disclaim responsibility for this act. Like the assault on Albania last year, which occurred on Good Friday, the Helle was sunk on the occasion of the Greek Orthodox festival.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20328, 17 August 1940, Page 11
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124SINISTER TURN Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20328, 17 August 1940, Page 11
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