THE FAR EAST
CLOSING OF PORTS ACTION BY JAPANESE PREVENTION OF SUPPLIES (United Press Assn. —Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Dec. 24, 3.15 p.m.) SHANGHAI, Dec. 23 Marshal Chiang Kai-Shek’s attempts to secure supplies through South China ports have received a death blow, declared the spokesman for the Japanese Fleet in China waters, in announcing the closing of all ports to all vessels, including third Power shipping, extending from Hangchow Bay in the north to Pakhoi in the south. The spokesman added that third power vessels and crews should evacuate these districts befoie the blockade becomes effective at midnight on December 24.
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Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21304, 24 December 1940, Page 6
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