Sunday, November 24, 2013

Sunday, 24 November 1929

Manchuria:  

The Russian invasion continues.  Reports indicate that Chinese/Manchurian forces have given up any attempt to defend the Chinese Eastern Railway west of the Khingan Mountains.  They are retreating eastward, looting as they go.  The Soviets also reportedly control the towns of Hailar and Muling, and all the territory west of the Khingan Mountains.  Soviet warplanes are bombing Hailar, and their forces have broken through and are encircling the Chinese there.

Meanwhile China issues a statement denying Russia’s claim that its invasion was only in response to provocation.  “The soviets are the only ones guilty of provocative acts.  More than 30 towns along the border, and in Chinese territory, have been raided and looted by the Reds.”

Russia:  The communist government kills more of its citizens – 16 people are executed for alleged anti-government activities, and 23 others are jailed. 

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