Current Events July 30 1943;

THIS WAS REPORTED TODAY, JULY 30, 1943:

Reports were current. in responsible sources in Wash this morning that an

important announcement would shortly be forthcoming concerning

Italy.

The belief prevailed that the announcement might be made

by President Roosevelt at his regular Friday news conference.

There were no definite Indications that the announcement

would involve any peace offer from Italy, but the view

prevailed that some important news concerning Italy was likely

to be given out by the government shortly.

Italian troops have revolted at Milan, refusing to obey orders to fire upon

demonstrating compatriots who swept the streets by the thousands

shouting demands for peace, a Chiasso dispatch said today

R. A. F. bombers dropped more than 2000 tons of explosives on Hamburg last nigh

it was announced today, giving that great North German port its seventh pounding since Saturday night.

Ships of the Royal navy bombarded the Italian mainland early today for the second time since the Sicilian campaign started, directing their guns against

a vulnerable railway line in the Crotone area.

CHURCHILL CABINET

IN 'PEACE' SESSION

Sudden

Meeting May

Concern Italy

Badoglio May

Have Asked for

Allied Terms

WASHINGTON', July 30(INS)—

Reports were current. in responsible sources in Wash this morning that an

important announcement would shortly be forthcoming concerning

Italy.

The belief prevailed that the announcement might be made

by President Roosevelt at his regular Friday news conference.

There were no definite Indications that the announcement

would involve any peace offer from Italy, but the view

prevailed that some important news concerning Italy was likely

to be given out by the government shortly.

Italian Troops Revolt at

Milan, Refuse to Shoot Rioters

Thousands Sweep Streets Shouting

Demands for Peace, Bern Reports

BERN, July 30. (AP)—

.

Premier Marshal Pietro Badoglio ousted the Milan military commander,

General Canale, and ordered Gen. Vittorlo, Ruggcro, chief

of an Alpinist division, to take over in that industrial area, it was

reported.

Armistice Talk

R. A. F. Drops 2000

Tons on Hamburg

28 Bombers Misting in Huge Raid;

Allies Out to Wipe City "Via Air"

LONDON, -July 30. (AP)—

R. A. F. bombers dropped more than 2000 tons of explosives on Hamburg last nigh

it was announced today, giving that great North German port its seventh pounding since Saturday night.

The air ministry said the attack was. made "in her great strength" and that the delivery of explosives was accomplished despite increased ground defenses and numerous German fighters.

Twenty-eight bombers were reported missing. A

dozen enemy planes were destroyed on this and other raids

the air- ministry said.

  THE LOWELL SUN:

                                                     Lowell, Mass. Friday July '30 1943

BRITISH WARSHIPS SHELL ITALIAN MAINLAND

Correspondent Sees Guns

Fire Salvos at R.R. Line

. Cruisers Steam Up Within Four

Miles of Strategic Crotone Area

By Alfred Wagg

ABOARD BRITISH CRUISER, OFF ITALY, July 29(UP)—-(

Delayed)—Ships of the Royal navy bombarded the Italian mainland early today for the second time since the Sicilian campaign started, directing their guns against

a vulnerable'railway line in the Crotone area.

The fleet which previously had hit at the railway line in the same area along Italy's south coast blasted a railway bridge with six-inch shells and started fires ashore without

drawing any opposition.

From the bridge of this cruiser and f'ive miles of shores, steaming

along in a string line.

Salvo After Salvo

The ships first threw up a few flares, then sent salvo after salvo

onto the bridge and rail targets. Fires broke 'out as shell after

shell fell on line on which the railroad bed is located