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sending over 1000 Flying Fortresses and Liberators escorted
by between 750 and 1000 fighters out to it. There is no
further news so far. Since August last 23000 sorties were
flown against German installations for the pilot less planes
in the Pas de Calais. In the Adriatic sector in Italy the
fishing port of Grottammare has been reached and also
Ascoli. We are also 5 miles beyond Perugia to which
town little damage has been done as all principal
buildings are intact. The Finns today admit the
capture of Wiborg and the Russians are already
sweeping on beyond it. Wiborg has been absolutely
deserted by the civilians. The Russians consider it
an important gain especially as a naval base.
It is 3 years today that the Germans invaded
Russia. The battle between the Japanese and USA
fleet is being fought between the Philippines and the
Marianas. The minister for agriculture Mr.
Hudson said that if weather is reasonable we shall
have a good crop. There are now over 3000.000 acres
flax, 1.700.000 acres barley. In the Commons Mr. Eden
at question time spoke about the shooting of 50
flying officers and said the first German reports, which
is now being studied has come in. All Turkish chrome
which has been stopped for Germany will now come to this
country. The 3 day debate on the Government's plan
for employment after the the war has been opened by Mr.
Bevin.
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