THE WAR IN SPAIN
BRITIBH STEAMER BUNK ANOTHER SET ON FIRE United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Cor. right BERCELONA, May 14 An air raid was carried out at midnight, when hundreds of bombs were dropped from rebel warplanes. A complete “ black-out ” had been enforced, but brilliant moonlight enabled the airmen to pick out targets. The casualties are believed lo have been very heavy. A further raid later lasted 15 minutes. One bomb set fire to the British merchantman Euphorbia, the master and mate of which were wounded. A message from Valencia says 20 people were killed there and 33 others were injured in a midnight air raid. One bomb sank the British steamer Greatend, which was being repaired after being damaged on May 9. AIR RAID ON BAROELONA 30 KILLED. 60 WOUNDED Unite! Pres* Assn. —Elec. TeL copyright (Received May 14, 11 a.m.) BARCELONA, May 13 Thirty people were killed and sixty wounded in a morning raid on the southern part of the city by insurgent bombers.
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Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20499, 16 May 1938, Page 7
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166THE WAR IN SPAIN Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20499, 16 May 1938, Page 7
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