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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 07, 1943
Page
5
British and American dispatches describe intensified Allied pressure against Axis positions around Bizerta with German morale waning. Rommel’s forces reportedly prepare defensive lines while Allied air and naval activity target supply routes and fortifications along the Tunisian coast.
A London May Day broadcast details postwar social and economic strain in Britain. The report notes rising costs, supply shortages, and public discontent as communities cope with reconstruction and shifting political priorities.
London reports from May 5 cite Minister Sir Stanford Cripps warning that sporadic strikes hinder aircraft production. He notes heavy bomber output rose three and a half times but excess capacity and material and labor limits require focusing on efficiency and piecework to meet actual needs.
United States Army reports indicate aerial bombardments targeting Chinese ports and airfields. The Ting cover incident and carrier operations are noted as part of ongoing allied wartime actions in the Far East, with emphasis on naval and air reconnaissance.
A dispatch from May in New York cites The United Press noting Japanese plans and military actions in the Pacific. Reports mention explosions near docks and sightings of Zeppelins over Haiphong while Japanese forces appear surprised and not engaged in heavy interception.
War ministry briefing notes that U boat activity in January and February was high but cannot continue. Adversaries have strengthened anti submarine defences and aircraft, limiting the fleet. Despite tougher weather and improved air support, the RAF reports increased air attacks and continued efforts to intercept enemy convoys.
The Mosquito stands as a premier aircraft design with long range bomb and intruder roles. It features a lightweight balsa frame, multiple mounted machine guns, and high fuel efficiency, aiming to outpace German defenses. Production includes British depots and Canadian components from numerous subcontractors.
A Washington editor discusses the Pacific dilemma, arguing the United States cannot halt at a holding war while Germany remains a threat. He urges continued pressure on Japan with air and submarine forces, warns against dividing Allied strength, and notes pleas for more resources from American naval and air commands.
Admiral Murray, newly appointed Commander in Chief North West Atlantic, says that the combined German and British air forces will eventually drive the enemy from the Atlantic region. He notes growing power of Catalan and British aviation supports the push.
Reporters describe Allied troops screening and withdrawing from fronts near Tunis as German forces retreat. Dispatches note limited German resistance, with American units attempting to cover retreat and protect remaining supplies while awaiting clearer lines of advance.
London reports Bulgaria faces a crisis as Sofia isolates itself and authorities act against pro German elements. A manifesto urged expulsion of Germans, while other measures target monks and foreign agitators amid mounting tension and fears of broader unrest.
Report from Berlin says Australian air crews led by Desmond Sevatt of New Zealand dive on armed ships near the Seine estuary during curfew operations. The night action involved multiple passes, damaging trawlers and warships as authorities claim a broad two day police sweep yielded over a thousand arrests.
An AP report from London notes Luftwaffe strength is numerically inferior across Russia, West Europe, and the Mediterranean. The German force operates mostly in Russia or West Europe with limited bomber and twin engine fighter presence in other theaters, while the RAF maintains overall superiority.
An Alwess radio report claims German forces plan to sail to Norwegian harbours in the North Sea area. The text notes gun crews killed, sappers blown up, and a claimed four great days of work cutting off Axis supplies. It cites air forces in Tunisia and the Mediterranean sinking enemy ships, including destroyers and a cruiser, with air raids from April to May resulting in downed pilots and ships sunk or damaged.
London dispatch notes German air and ground activity near the front. Bombs hit targets including rail yards and fuel depots while Allied countermeasures try to blunt the German push. Paris is cited as a major Allied center with strategic importance in the broader conflict.
Australian Minister for External Affairs Dr H V Evatt announced that W Slater Australian minister to Russia left for Egypt for medical treatment and convalescence. He did not resign and the Russian post matter would be decided after Slater reaches Australia. Slater said his Russia experiences affirmed admiration for the Soviet war effort.
A large air raid on Dortmund involved heavy bombing by Ember Cam forces. The raid caused widespread damage and highlighted the scale of the bombardment in a major wartime offensive.
London reports in the Rohan Valley northeast of Novorossisk Soviet forces broke through enemy lines and captured the Kamysakaya railway junction. Russian air superiority grows as bombing raids on Kuban and strategic targets increase.
Berlin May 7 A German official describes renewed air attacks targeting a major supply hub as forces withdraw from the damaged area. The report notes temporary removal of troops after destroying strategic import points amid ongoing reserves and defensive measures.
Reports describe air attacks over the Channel Islands with heavy anti aircraft fire and ships damaged. Explosions and smoke rise over the target town as patrols report searchlights and bombing runs while Darmund, a major steel centre, is noted for its strategic position on the Dortmund Em canal.
A British report notes extensive mine laying in the Baltic and western Germany to disrupt German shipping and supply lines. It highlights mines as a valuable supplement to the overall blockade and stresses the Baltic as a key freighting and attack route for summer operations.
The War Department reports fourteen fatalities from the Iceland crash that killed Sead General Andrews and Bishop Leonard. Included among the dead are Brigadier General Caries Barth, Chief of Staff to General Andrews, and Colonel Morrow Crum, Public Relations Officer at Andrews HQ. One person survived.
The Senate approved a bill by a 63 to vote margin as plans to take over strike actions move forward. General Withams oversees wartime theatre operations in the United States army while sergeant George Bisel is reported slightly injured.
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