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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1944
Page
1
In South Hung, reports reference London tanks and treachery amid German force actions in Yugoslavia and Hungary. The fragment notes military movements near the wedge bottom and ongoing wartime operations.
Allied forces report continued control of multiple Saar towns amid heavy fighting. Communications relay German setbacks as Canadian and British units push along the Roer and near the Meuse, capturing prisoners and securing rail and road arteries.
London dispatch says German diplomats recently arrived from Berlin informed that Ribbentrop has a political illness. The telegram notes he may be unable to continue as foreign minister and hints at possible replacement arrangements.
London reports Himmler has barred all entertainments in German POW camps. The musical program used for Christmas is canceled as part of the total war effort. Belgians and other prisoners note the ban reduces morale. The Red Cross and protecting power Switzerland are cited in the controversy.
The Alliance reports widespread suppression of Protestant worship in Spain under General Franco. Many pastors evangelists and adherents have been jailed executed or forced to flee. Bible printing is restricted and foreign missionaries expelled. Attacks on Protestant meetings rise with compulsory Catholic attendance and camps for youth.
Reports from The Hague indicate the Dutch government plans to resign soon after the nation is liberated. Parliament supporters and cabinet ministers weigh the next steps as the country braces for ongoing war in the Po Valley. A raid and German attacks are noted as London reports a barrage over 24 hours.
Reports from Athens describe ELAS and other factions clashing with British forces and police during emergency scenes. Reeling from violence, Prime Minister Bevin and Allied officials debated a path to restore order as casualties rose and key stations were seized.
The French Minister for Reconstruction estimated five years to restore Basle and railways. He cited 11,000 bonuses paid, 100,000 destroyed, 2,000 installations damaged, 1,900 miles of track wrecked, and 18,000 bridges ruined. Only 190,000 vehicles remained. port facilities were devastated. A 1946 program aims to rebuild strategic railways and stock reserves within a decade.
Allied forces report successful penetration of German defenses along the Lamagne and Ravenna railway area. Indian troops advance northeast of Fussl after clearing Rimini approaches and securing Monte Vimno and surrounding ridges. German resistance remains stubborn in marshy outskirts.
American submarines sunk 20 Japanese vessels in the Pacific including tankers and cargo ships. Reports say 6 Japanese planes were shot down and two more destroyed as U S forces continue patrols near Palau and Leyte. General MacArthur notes no major action on Leyte while weather clears and operations press on in the Moros and New Guinea areas.
A damaged report describes a Jap fighter ramming a Super Fortress over Tokyo on Sunday. The bomber reached base after a forced descent. the crew and aircraft faced heavy losses as Tokyo broadcasts claim multiple Fortresses were shot down and others damaged while preparations for further action continue.
British and Allied air forces conducted sustained raids across Western Germany and Holland. Major targets included Kassel Buin Glensen Gest Bebta and Oberhausen with emphasis on marshalling yards and industrial sites. Heavy bomber craft delivered thousands of tons of bombs while fighters protected the raids.
Burmese front reports reveal advancing Allied forces crossing the Chindwin River with mixed strength as Chinese troops from the 8th Division push north of enemy positions. The communique notes consolidation of gains near prominent points while opposition stiffens along the forward line.
The Pope criticized jazz on Vatican radio programs and urged changes to what he described as overly modern musical content. He stressed the need to teach people about appropriate cultural offerings and to balance art with tradition.
President Roosevelt announces expansion of his cabinet with key appointments. Clayton handles foreign affairs, Rockefeller leads Latin American relations, and McLean oversees public and cultural outreach as the State Department gains new aides.
Report from a Tuesday gathering of Indian princes and chamber members as they seek guarantees on their powers within the future constitutional framework. The dialogue centers on preserving status, responsibilities, and formal relations with the crown in an evolving government.
An inquiry reports a German hospital ship sank by mischance in the Mediterranean on No 15 after a coastal air line sighted the vessel. The captain radioed for aid and said weather and visibility hindered correct identification. Casualties were light among the crew.
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