Australians Sweep On to Alexishafen
Australia forces report completion of operations along the northern New Guinea coast with Hollandia and Aitape secured. Japanese resistance broken, remaining troops trapped near Wewak amid air and sea assaults. Allied air and naval actions continue against Muschu Talelnd and other targets as pursuit advances.
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Pacific Drive Washington Dots Military Leaders Confer
General MacArthur and Admiral Nimitz held talks on Pacific operations to maximize cooperative effort against the enemy. Attendees included Sutherland Kenny Maraiall Sherman Glover Kinkaid and other staff. Reports say the meeting preceded Hollandia actions and aimed at a rapid return to the Philippines with coordinated air and sea drives.
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AM TO SIGN ON DOTTED LINE
The London correspondent reports that a proposal will cut off the last steel hardening mineral for the Axis, signaling a critical move in the war effort as the Nazis face resource strangulation. The note is conveyed from New York on a Friday, detailing Iberian Peninsula supply implications.
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New York
London
Bad Weather Delays Allied Italian Front Patrols
A Reuters dispatch reports weather across the Italian front slowed operations on Thursday with all activity reduced. Land and air fighting eased, rain and dust cloaked front lines as planes escorted heavy bombers to Balkans targets. Mustang fighters claimed several aerial victories amid ongoing operations.
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Italy
Reuters
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Garigli‘ano
Wiener Neminat
Canadian and New Zealand leaders arrive in Britain
London reports arrival of Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King and New Zealand Prime Minister in Britain by air. King received a warm welcome.
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Curtin Pleased With Washington Talks During War Visits
Australian Prime Minister Curtin in Washington for talks with President Roosevelt and aides. He discussed Australia’s war effort and postwar aims, reporting cordial meetings and strong rapport with Roosevelt. Officials noted plans to strengthen the Australian Navy and air force under Empire training schemes, with slow progress on technical arrangements.
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Curtin
Australia
Roosevelt
Australia’ Problems During These Meetings, Mr. Curtin
Itin
R.A.A.F
Empire Air Training Sehame
German moves raise tensions along Western Europe coast
German High Command spokesman reports intensified Allied and German sea and air activity. Systematic bombing of coastal concentrations noted. Aftenbladet says German troops are posted at strategic Danish coast points as Allied invasion threats grow.
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Western
Eur
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Stockholm
Aftenbladet
Denmark
New Intensity In Air Assault Over Germany France Belgium
Allied air forces mounted a powerful new daylight and night bombardment across Germany, France, and Belgium with hundreds of Fortresses Liberators Thunderbolts Mustangs and Spitfires taking part. US bombers crossed the channel in two major operations along with RAF and US escort forces striking Essen Schweinfurt Paris Louvain and northern France while Mosquitoes dropped 4000 pound bombs on Schweinfurt and rail yards at St Pierre. Casualties were reported and German defenses tried to counter with fighter screens as the air war intensified.
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Rutin
Yugoslav Partisans Recapture Key Croatian Centres
The Yugoslav Army of Liberation reports partisan forces retook Vetkivangelina northeast of Zagreb and seized the Ivanov railway hub near the frontier. They also claim gains near the Berbian frontier, signaling significant advances against German occupation.
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London
Yugoslav Army of Liberation
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Ivanov
Germans Expect Gigantic Drive On Russian Front
Berlin reports via Vichy radio that Moscow says the front is quiet but tension grows. Reuters notes the absence of front-line reports and suggests fast-moving events behind official communiques. Russian efforts center on Narva, Pakov, and the Baltic fringe, with Moldavian fronts and the Pruth corridor highlighted as potential routes to Central Europe. Meanwhile Russian railwaymen increase efforts to restore lines behind the front as German forces test weaknesses. In Sevastopol, bombardment continues with heavy artillery and repairs under way. air activity remains high amid defense by Soviet troops and Allied support. Prisoners and aircrews in Budapest are paraded to boost morale as authorities detain two accompanying supporters.
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Bmra
Bennetts Outspoken Return to Sydney Career Plans
General Bennett announces retirement from active duty after refusing an operational command. He plans to return to Fiji and Australia, seeking senior corps command abroad or a post in journalism in Sydney, with likely offers already on the table. He expresses regret at leaving the army and notes his countrywide interest.
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Big battle opened in Kohima decisive battle begins
London dispatch reports a first stage of the Kohima fight at the junction of tracks linking India and Burma. Sporadic engagements occurred around Kohima Wednesday as forces move up for heavier fighting. Heavy air attacks hit lines and supply routes while Japanese troops dug in along the road from Dimapur. Allied columns sweep the highway, though enemy artillery shells some advances.
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Burma
Bettis United Press
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Noid
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Freil
China
India
Myitkyina
American Bases in Western Atlantic Debate
Washington Friday reports indicate the United States does not plan to seek permanent control of bases now leased in the western Atlantic. Naval committee members on a subcommittee urged base requisition but faced disappointment as the matter moves forward.
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United Lates
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Reduced Press Cable Rates to America
The United States and Australia adopt reduced press cable rates after a government review. Direct communications between nations prompted by wartime urgency lead to cost cuts for overseas proms. Reductions vary, with per word rates and American terms adjusted, affecting cross Pacific exchanges.
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