14 Apr 1945
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1945
Page
1
A Washington report details the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt from a cerebral hemorrhage at 63 in Springs, Georgia. The article notes his long illness, the shock in Washington, and the immediate political implications as Vice President Truman and Secretary of State Stettinius respond.
The report notes Truman sworn in as president with Cabinet present and emphasizes reactions from Mrs. Truman, notable figures, and international leaders. It mentions sympathy from Churchill and the Queen, and references Roosevelt’s legacy and global mourning.
The Prime Minister announced the grievous news of President Roosevelt’s death and adjourned the Commons as a mark of respect. A steady stream of mourners visited the American Embassy in London while the funeral arrangements draw British officials and the King’s personal representative.
Canberra officials and citizens observe mourning after President Roosevelt dies. Flags fly at half mast on government buildings as Prime Minister Curtin signals a royal funeral period. Messages of sympathy from Prime Minister Curtin and others mark a global moment of loss.
The document alleges 70 000 American prisoners in Germany endure deliberate neglect and cruelty with indifference. It claims cooperation between Germany and Swiss Government and the Red Cross and notes US efforts to supply food and aid.
London reports a wartime dispatch stating Heinrich Himmler has de facto taken charge of Germanys defence apparatus. The article describes a high level Reich decree threatening death penalties for commanders who surrender or divert German forces from duty, and notes the unusual nature of such an official pronouncement from Himmler and other Nazi leaders.
Reports say heavy air raids struck inland targets in Japan including Koriyama, an industrial hub about 110 miles north of Tokyo, as Allied fliers press a prolonged assault. Tokyo radio described large formations of bombers and fighters in updated strike news from the Pacific front.
War update reports heavy street fighting in Vienna with Soviet forces claiming control of 60 blocks and rail and road disruptions near the Danube. German troops retreat northward as Russian artillery pins the Danube banks. 6,000 prisoners taken and air bombardment noted amid ongoing counterattacks and riverfront maneuvers.
Our correspondent reports American forces have landed on the final major island of the Philippines after driving Japanese troops from the archipelago. The operation marks a key stage in the campaign with fierce fighting described as the Americans tear up Japanese defenses on shore.
London reports widespread hunger as Germany nears famine. An Allied spokesman notes prewar crops and imports fail to cover needs. cattle returns from east to west aid shoring up supplies. Current ration runs about 1600 calories daily, with signs of malnutrition among children while adults appear healthier. The Allied Military Government urges intensive cultivation despite eastern losses and westward refugee movements.
A military briefing indicates 9,400,000 Germans captured since a prior event. The secretary of War notes American casualties around 680,900 with about 10,000 killed. The report references ongoing war efforts and leadership figures.
A Washington briefing notes potential end to Germany’s war remains years away with massed Allied pressure on the Western Front. Reports describe movement toward the relief of key fronts, German logistics strained, and the possibility of a new front forming between the Rhine and Elbe as troops maneuver in Bavaria and Austria.
War dispatches describe British and American forces pressing toward Berlin with the Ninth and Second Armies advancing along the Elbe and Aller fronts. Allied units claim gains of multiple miles in 12 to 26 hours, securing junctions and moving toward Bremen and Amersfoort as German resistance reportedly pulls back.
Exchange Telegraph reports the Third Army advances toward Czechoslovakia while German efforts to hold along the British front retreat. The drive threatens to split Germany and reaches within about 38 miles of a key objective as other fronts show rapid movement.
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A fragmented passage describes Allied bombing of Essen leaving the city wasted and heavily damaged. It notes long rebuilding ahead and references surrounding targets and wartime actions.
London reports the Avie Union agreed to award Mrs Churchill a medal for aiding Britain through fundraising and medical relief to the allied forces. The ceremony honors her for support and public contributions to the war effort.
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