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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 05, 1943
Page
3
Disjointed OCR summary describes Allied actions near Bizerta and retreats of German prisoners. Mentions advancing positions and coastal terrain, with uncertain dates and names. The passage references American forces and naval activity with fragmented phrases and unreliable details.
London reports say Greek guerrillas are intensifying actions against invaders. The Times correspondent notes discussions on not forming national banks and stresses unity in Greece’s resistance, amid political divisions and planned peasant support.
Fragmentary report discusses Allied and German moves in the Kuban and Novorossiysk sectors. Mentions Russian reinforcements, British and American correspondents, and ongoing offensives with references to Algiers and the broader war front.
A garbled dispatch describes German forces near Seuri Belythe and Liverpool, mentioning artillery and tanks and heavy bombardment. It notes enemy pressure, supply issues, and retreat signals, with references to Goering and a later pursuit and casualty context.
Winners announced in New York for 1943 contributions include George Weller of the Chicago Daily News for Pacific reporting on the Solomons, Raymond Thorpe and Samuel Eliot Morison recognized for naval and maritime writing, and Upton Sinclair noted for American life fiction.
The Salal Mercury attacks South Africa’s government under the headline Sul Africa's Miniature Gestapo. It argues for security measures but accuses officials of using political motives to influence the Northcomine elections and candidate selection.
A wartime inquiry criticizes Admiralty shipbuilding profits and pricing, noting varying percentage claims on dozens of vessels. It reports builders largely accepted state waivers and outlines costs exceeding early estimates, including large merchant ship schemes and submarine work.
A Times Moscow dispatch analyzes growing Russian fear of Allied postwar plans. It notes perceived London and Washington pressure, the danger of external interference in Europe, and domestic strain from strikes and wartime shortages affecting Britain, America, and Australia amid ongoing conflict.
War era dispatches discuss Queensland factory strikes at Lakes Creek and coal stoppages in northern collieries. Reports cover Polish exile issues, Soviet relations with Poland, and Allied strategy, with emphasis on labour disputes and labor unrest amid global conflict.
A May dispatch reports experiments with undersea explosive devices and a second type of acoustic mine. The navy discusses mine ownership, the loss of ships, and the Arctic mine-sweeper effort involving thousands of personnel.
Dispatches from London describe heavy fighting with neutral fire as German lines cling to positions near a French sector. Reports mention units including Miko Ahelis and Beri being engaged, with Allied and Axis forces exchanging blows around strategic crossings and retreating corps.
Testimony before the Truman Committee reveals production bottlenecks caused by Army Navy and Rubber Director priorities. Shortages blamed on wartime successes as American airmen losses were lower than expected, signaling a larger air force sooner than anticipated.
A garbled wartime note compares American and British artillery in a campaign, noting British 28 pounders and the American tank busting gun, with references to German defenses and the role of anti tank gas. The text mentions six inch shells and ranges around 4000 yards, highlighting equipment gaps and evolving firepower.
A distorted report notes Allied reserves planning a major landing in Tunisia. It argues American forces should emphasize medium and light anti armor and airborne deployment. The piece stresses rapid air cover and synchronized arrival of air and ground forces to support Tunisian spearheads and aerodrome seizures.
Canberra reports on the Department of Munitions findings as the Auditor General Mir R Abercrombie notes substantial refunds and negotiated price reductions under cost plus contracts. He warns overtaking arrears is needed as inspection reveals profit margins and control issues in smaller undertakings and delayed adjustments.
London report details Royal Navy submarine operations with losses and strategic setbacks in the Mediterranean theater. Commanders Lint and others are cited for early wartime feats as crews face ongoing peril and evolving antisubmarine efforts.
New York May 3 The United Metal Workers policy committee said the miners would resume interrupted production for 15 days while insisting the truce permits no retreat from the original wage demands. John L Lewis noted the War Labour Board breached the understanding and urged the miners to lead future talks with employers.
A fragment from Giornale notes Americans with bombing and a low level attack blamed on American airmen. It mentions Red Garda allegations and a Red Cross machine-gun round striking a water facility near a home, with children affected.
Allied Spitfire squadrons engage Japanese zeros in a Darwin air raid. Lieutenant Mawer and Flying Officer Blake describe dramatic dogfights with Zeros as bombers and fighters clash above the harbor. One Spitfire pilot survives a five hour sea rescue after parachuting.
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