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bombing was kept up by our Lancasters which went in heavy force to attack railway targets in France. Weather was bad with thunderstorms and ice on the wings. A yard near St Quentin was attacked, also one near Paris which handles 3000 to 4000 wagons a day, and also one between Nantes and Paris. Military objectives in France were also bombed which attacks were concentrated into 15 minutes. Mines were also laid. 8 planes are missing. The weather in the Straits of Dover is much cooler this morning with mists and low clouds. Some enemy planes were over East Anglia last night. Slight damage was caused but no one was hurt. In their offensive North of Jassy the Germans did not make any advance. Yesterday 58 German aircraft and 37 tanks were destroyed which brings the total in two days to 59 tanks and 142 planes. In the So. W. Pacific Allied bombers were held up by bad weather. In the Eirean elections De Valera's party has a clear lead. The latest news is that his party has 65 seats which means a lead over
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1/6/1944
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