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October 28, 1935

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Headlines from October 28, 1935

ITALIANS ARE SET FOR A DRIVE TODAY; Seize Positions From Which to Advance on Makale on Fascist Anniversary. CENTRE GAINS 12 MILES Graziani Continues Progress in Southern Ethiopia -- Radio at Gorahai Is Silenced. ITALIANS ARE SET FOR A DRIVE TODAY

By the Associated Press

Italy's Eritrean army led by Gen Diamanti advances from Samiata to Adinefas in Feres Mai Valley on northern front; central column under Gen Pirzio-Biroli advances to occupy Feres Mai; takes village of Adi Mesas; important water supply reached; Ethiopian attempt to invade Eritrea along Setit River repulsed; Ras Seyoun expects attack on northern front aimed at Makale; wireless station at Gorahai silent; Emperor dines with 5 armies; wireless communication between U S Legation at Addis Ababa and Wash established; Graziani splits southern Ital forces into 3 main columns; Marshal Badoglio and Maj Gen Lessona leave Massaua for Italy

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Notable Births

Alan Clarke

1935Alan Clarke, English director and screenwriter (died 1990)[โ€ ]

Alan John Clarke was an English television and film director, producer and writer.