Portsmouth Again Raided

Manawatu Times, Volume 66, Issue 96, 23 April 1941, Page 7

Portsmouth Again Raided

DAMAGE AND CASUALTIES NOT SEVERE Received Tuesday, 11.45 p.m. LONDON, April 22. The Air Ministry reports that enemy planes attacked south-west England last night. Some large fires were started in Portsmouth which was the main target, but all were under control before daylight. Reports indicate that although the raid was severe neither the damage nor casualties were serious. Bombs were also dropped in East Anglia. The casualties include a small number of killed. R.A.F. night fighters shot down a four-engined bomber over an aerodrome in Northern France. Former Banker to Lead Greek Cabinet FIGHT GOES ON LONDON, April 21. An Athens message says that M. Tsouderos, a former Governor of the Bank of Greece, was to-day unexpectedly sworn in as Prime Minister. Vice-Admiral Sakellariou remains Vice-Premier. M. Tsouderos, in a broadcast to the Greek people, said that the Government was going to carry on with the country’s fight, “guided by the sense of duty with which our nation is imbued and by the great heritage handed down by past generations.” He added: “Our first tribute should go to the dead—to those who, in the mountains and plains of our beloved country, have laid down their lives. We are not going to allow our country, our church, or our families to be enslaved i by tyrants.*

“From the dead we turn to the fighting soldiers who to-day are making history worthy of the great traditions of our forebears. The Greek nation has always been distinguished by its sense of collective order and social understanding. To-day it is fighting not only for its own freedom, but for that of friendly nations and even some of the enemy nations. We shall perhaps go through dire times, but we will not give in. “Greece will remain true to its treaties and agreements and will always remember the great British nation, whose sons came to her soil of their own free will to fight for our country, on the side of Britain stands the might of America, carrying the torch of liberty beyond the ocean. With such allies and friends and the indomitable spirit and courage of our own people, we are sure right will prevail.

“Greeks, take courage. Look at those who gave up half-way. We are not going to share their fate,” the Prime Minister concluded. M. Tsouderos’ broadcast was made while the Germans were raiding the neighbourhood of the capital and while the Greek hospital ship Hesperos was being sunk off Missolonghi. The official list of the new Greek Cabinet includes the following:

Minister of Marine: Vice-Admiral Sakellariou. Air Minister: Major-General Nicolaides. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Finance and National Economy.: M. Tsouderos. Minister of War: Major-General Panagakos. Minister of the Press: M. Nicouloudis.