24 Apr 1943
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1943
Page
1
Allied forces report gains in Tunisia with air transport wiped out and German counterattacks repelled. First Army launches attack toward Bex Howse, while British defenses resist at Grek sentinels. North African campaign described as costly but successful, with heavy tank and infantry actions and Allied material shipments.
Sailors from submarine captured after a Tunisian raid ended in failure. Italian raiders were ambushed by British forces near Buna, with two officers reporting a mysterious armed party and a subsequent clash that left a Panicked escape blocked. The incident surfaced as Allied troops pressed advances in Tunisia. The Italians suffered losses and the outcome revealed a failed operation.
Australians among changed prisoners reported in Smyrna war dispatches. British rowers of war for Italy.
London dispatch quotes Dr. Clodius, a German trade expert, warning that current German trade policy risks war defeat. He argues Germany cannot guarantee essential supplies, relying instead on social goods, while Turkey’s wartime deliveries hint at shifts in alignment. The piece notes the pact’s lack of substance and its economic vulnerabilities.
A wartime briefing notes a temporary lull in nighttime bombing over Europe after 316 hours in the air campaign. British and American forces plan a renewed heavy offensive, with raids focused on Germany and occupied territories, weather permitting, and officials deny nearing military equipment completion while stressing ongoing needs.
A garbled report states that General Ghraua declared the restoration of French nationality to individuals deprived of it by political censorship. It mentions a decree revoking restrictions and reinstating officials who had been dismissed for political reasons.
Fragmentary report mentions around 2009 and Italian civilians from Sorvall, with garbled names and terms. Details are unreadable, no clear event, place, date, or outcome. The readable bits do not establish a coherent news item or identify individuals or organizations with certainty.
Fragmentary wartime note reports Aberdeen and London bombings with casualties and destroyed tenements. British air raids prompt ministerial briefing stating 412 bombers in Europe during the night raid wave.
Reported clashes describe Russian troops penetrating defenses at Novorossiysk after a raid by Allied forces in a port area. Text recounts heavy fighting, riverine movements, and German positions falling back under pressure. Battles around the Kulu Valley and river crossings are noted with casualties and strategic shifts.
RAF fighters conducted a daylight offensive against enemy transport targets. Pilots attacked locomotives near La Citadelle and Bergen canal with cannon fire, destroying or damaging several locomotives and barges. One crew observed sailors in blue uniforms fleeing as trains exploded.
London reports quote government warning that if Nazi forces push to use poison gas, Britain will respond with full scale use of war munitions against German targets. Measures to deter reprisals and restore strategic balance are being increased across military and industrial fronts.
A Chinese military spokesman said heavy clashes continued north of the Yellow River in Honsa Province as Japanese forces pressed to push beyond strategic lines near Nankow and the Salween River area while efforts to consolidate positions along the Tanetee thoroughfare persisted.
Reported air raid by U S bombers against Bangkok and other targets. Descriptions mention heavy bombers, multiple strikes, and enemy aircraft losses. The account notes strikes near Henchok on Wednesday with forces attacking Teanpons and other North Sires targets being bombed.
The Secretary of State told the House of Commons the government will not allow overseas residents to wed by proxy in Britain. Proponents warned of illegitimate children and social harm, while critics cited tragic cases but the government argues a ban will prevent abuse and moral decline.
A chaotic leak filled report describes Japan’s raid on American air bases and the reaction from U S military leaders. General Harmon outlines plans to strike vulnerable targets while warning of intensified actions in the Pacific, stirring debate over military priorities and broader strategy.
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Evatt met 25 U.S. senators including Senate committee chair to discuss Pacific security. Senator Connelly and others noted reservations while Evatt urged unity against Japan and warned against allowing division in policy.
A wartime communique reports medium bombers striking multiple targets in New Guinea. Attacks included Uno village on Wallowgiot Island and coastal areas around Aror Island, with heavy units engaging at Cernadamace and Ning on the eastern front while detections and logistics were noted along Naaawu Inland.
Washington Thursday. General MacArthur commander in chief of the Allied forces in the Pacific was not to retire from the United States Army on January 1, 194? as previously hinted. Under Secretary Patterson stated the War Department has no intention of retiring MacArthur at statutory age and cited his extraordinary service.
A damaged wartime report describes US Liberator bombers striking a Japanese base at Nauru. Heavy raids targeted railway and air installations as fighters repelled or escorted by Allied defenses.
Sydney Friday reports that the navy board awarded seven Australian naval ratings for distinguished service amid wartime conditions. Names include Temporary Engineer Leut. Cam. Joynie and Engine-room Artificer Jahn Farr among others, with multiple vessels and shore stations mentioned in dispatches.
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