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Chronicle (Levin), 9 August 1948, Page 5

ATHENS, August 0. 1 Press rcparts Ptate that Genei'a! Markos's "provisional Governnient ' : fled across the border into Albanii after the failure of fierce guerrilla counter-attaeks along a 30-mile fronl. The Xational troops are relentlessly pursuitig the shattered guerrilht eolunins, which are retreating towards Albania, harassed by machine-gunning from aircraft. The uewspapers say that 259 gumrillas were killed at Tambouris, whilc north of the Sarandaporos River four rebel brigades weri; smashed and enough e(piipiuent for live battalion. captured. Frontline dispatclies say that tho ariny, having smashed GeneraJ "Markos's einire western defence line, is rushing all available rnen and equipnient into the Grammos region. The anuy has captured Steno, which is the key to General Markos's alleged supply route to Albania. Athens reports say General Markos has made an urgent radio appeal foi help. It is believed his forces control less than 300 square miles. The Greeks today executed 13 Left ' Wing adherents sentenced to death b\ a JMilitary Court at Lamia fot cooperating with the guerrillas.