MINE DANGER
French Seaside Resorts Closed (9.45 p.m.) P. A RIS, July 20. Because of the danger from mines, French seaside resorts are closed to holidaymakers. The French coast lines, particularly the Atlantic coast, are literally riddled with mines. They are not only near the sea. Children playing in the woods near Strasbourg are killed every day by exploding mines. Cattle are killed in fields which have not been properly demined. Experts estimate that more than 1,000.000 mines already have been destroyed, but there are millions more. German prisoners are being put on to the job of dealing with them. Although the beaches are closed people storm trains in an endeavour to get away from the heat and restrictions of the city. Queues stand I all night, awaiting the opening of the ticket. oiViees. Passengers crowd into Hie corridors and refuse Io move. The only Wav pel a reserved seat i_; to find n .mull luilder and climb !hiou",li a window.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CLVIII, Issue 23259, 21 July 1945, Page 5
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161MINE DANGER Timaru Herald, Volume CLVIII, Issue 23259, 21 July 1945, Page 5
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