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20 Feb 1945
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1945
Page
1
Naval Victory Decisive In Raid On Japan
An Allied air and sea operation struck Japan, with the Super Fortress involved. Reports say installations and communications at Muluyang Pensamta and other sites were damaged or destroyed. Tokyo radio claimed large enemy losses and a major raid on several cities, including Toyo, La Vise, and Shizuoka Damape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
War Department
Lexat
Super
India
Muluyang Pensamta
Tokyo Rail
Toyo
la Vise
Shizuoka
Bam Iria
Tokyo
Tokyo Radio
Baturdagy
Furma
Clearing Up Jap Pockets at Corregidor
General MacArthur announced Japanese pockets on Corregidor were being cleared as Allied forces gain control. Reports describe heavy fighting and casualties, with emphasis on the broader impact of Corregidor’s defense on Allied morale and the push toward liberation for prisoners of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corregidor
General MacAntue
Geistaad
Todative Hn
Ekaan
Payait Onosny Slekneenent Vna de
Urey
Majorca
Grinwold
Hutugon
Darwin Bombardment Anniversary Commemorated in Sydney
Morning reports marked the third anniversary of the Japanese attack on Darwin with a low key ceremony. A cenotaph memorial was held but attendance appeared small, and no prominent tribute or officer presence was noted. Local observers reflected on the event and remembered those who died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Toeluy
Darwin
Ani
Labia
Marines land on Iwo Jima in heavy combat
U S Marines establish a 4000 yard bridgehead on Iwo Jima amid fierce resistance. Landing craft massed under naval bombardment as Marines push inland toward airfield ridges. Casualties mount. air raid and gunfire intensify. Admiral Nimitz notes penetration to the southern sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Tak
Coma
Janette
Defendera
Kporadie
United Prea
Bambardment
Nimitz
Auvaneet Ulin
Sydney priest survives brutal Japanese attack in Manila
The Rev Father Superior Francie Cosgrave of the Redemptorists in Manila recounts February 19 brutality by a Japanese officer and 20 soldiers who bayoneted and robbed him and others at Lahile University. Several civilians and Friesians were wounded or killed, with survivors fleeing to hospital as American voices were heard nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Francie Cosgrave
Gorin
Comgrave
Hans
Terchin Inkaide
Nim
mUanlEnt
Amerithane
Man'ware
German Evacuee Ship Sunk in Baltic
A German evacuee liner Wilhelmguation was torpedoed in the Baltic Sea and sank within minutes. More than 1,000 people are reported drowned. the ship carried about 7,000 refugees, mainly women and children, with 12,000 remaining aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igerman
Baltic
London
Wihelmguntog
Ava Plcamure
Atip Krowy
Finniat Ptdia
Dan- Aig
Oymlatin
Fron
Geryf
Perannnel
BOM
World Federation Unites Labour In London Conference
A damaged OCR fragment discusses the World Trade Union conference in London. It notes hopes for unity among international labor movements, mentions divisions between English and Russian unions, and urges convergent policy through broad agreement rather than factional split. It reflects on how a united voice could influence global labor relations and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Succes
Verelananingoa
Santini
Si Jew
Italian Partisans Now Unified Rally Report
A dispatch from London states the Vtation Central Committee of Liberation has unified Italian partisans in southern Italy and announces the Garibaldi brigades will be dropped. German actions indicate another raid by Italy-based aircraft toward the Danube.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vtation Central Committee of Liberation
Holly
Garibaldi
Weweagency
Bmi
Aunicia
Danube
MAVAL UNITS BOMB YUGOSLAV PORT AND AUSTRIA TARGETS
British motor torpedo boats attacked a Yugoslav port at Evin hug on Saturday and shelled the town Hravy. Bomber and gunner units struck Austrian rail yards and other installations while forces were directed at rail targets in North-east Italy and the Brenner Pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landon
Ugaatay
Evinhug
Satukey
Tnwn
Austria
Italy
Brenner
Germans Build Vast Underground Arsenal City
A World War II era report describes a submerged German complex hidden in a pine forest near Landon. An American broadcaster notes miles of nine concrete tunnels, shells and catalogued stock, with an underground city network connected to forest and lake terrain. The Gestapo chief reportedly fled upon a Russian assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landon
Humsland
Rissalang
Yan
Russians Await Signal for Final Berlin Assault
Reports describe enormous Soviet offensives closing on Berlin with heavy artillery and air power. German lines stiffen along the Oder river area as counterattacks and intensified fighting unfold across Breslau, Breslau vicinity, and east of Komarno, with Luftwaffe support and massive field fortifications in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Oder
Bankh Tron Kroasen
Borsu-Guben-Laubanrea
Soral-Lauban
Reuters
Vorreaps Mudent
Mastel
Kemler
Froopa
Sagan
Naumburg
Breslau
Danube
Komarno
Tnfur
Savane
Rokomsaveky
Wheeling
Hing
Dunsig
Blargerd
Brettin
Chojnice
Baltic
Onnsly
Guynia
Kamuna
Biyatts Alxy
Vieni
Hentars
Ank
Panger
Luftwaffe
Aries
Kantor
Zhukov
Moscow
Germain
Blu
Anya
Wehrmacht
Britain to review double taxation in coming Budget
London reports the looming Budget may tackle double taxation as a major obstacle to trade. The Daily Telegraph notes empire and dominion relief efforts and proposes measures to tax income earned abroad without extra British levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
London
Saya
Daily Telegraph
Japs Tighten Hold on Canton Railway
Jap forces tighten grip on Canton railway line 105 miles north of Canton as another Japanese column advances toward Inchang. Chinese resistance is reported along the Yunguin front with failed counter actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Railway
Abet
Cantbn
Inchang
Chines
Yunguin
Death of Noted Soviet Commander Chernyakovaky
Noted Soviet commander Chernyakovaky, 35, dies at the height of his fame while leading the Hurrian group that struck high enemy losses in East Prussia. Born in the Ukrainian town of Uinap near Kev, he was the son of a railwayman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rauters
Mosrow
Chernyakovaky
Uinap
Kev
East Prussia
Konigsberg
Uimp
West Montgomery Sees Final Round Near War Buildup
Fragmentary wartime report describes tense final rounds and Allied and German positions. It references U.S. and Allied forces preparing, with lines about morale, strategic moves, and anticipated decisive engagement near West Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
German front cases loom large war report frontier drive
A war dispatch recounts German forces on the Rhine and Maas fronts with advances north of Goch and near Kleve. Allied counterattacks halt some gains as U S Army forces push to breach the German line between the Rhine and Meuse while reporting heavy German prisoners and salvage amid intense shelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoch
Bre
Aglist
Brenan
Viempea
Tegwlar Waegeecale
Lathe
Ninth Army Front
Hia
Bini
Ben Neon
Bowe
Urtt
Fang
Uch
Creraza
Teanye
Strotus
Ettella
Rhine
Mase Rean
Moyland
Goch
Viander
Ama
Alreth
Taneribairg
Newankeney
Sith
Bennettal
De Gaulle declines to meet Roosevelt in Algiers
Paris Times reports General de Gaulle refused to meet President Roosevelt in Algiers after a proposed invitation was placed before the French cabinet. The cabinet, by a large majority, supported the decision to decline. The Paris correspondent noted no reference to the Crime Conference in the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Gaulle
Roosevelt
Algiers
Paris
The
Times
de Cauche
Waathan
Ile Morison
The Guest Alleged to Theft of Gems in New York
A guest at a prominent New Yorker home is accused of stealing gems valued at 38,400 dollars. The alleged theft occurred during a social event at the house, with the suspect named by authorities and facing charges in a court in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Monilay
Marthendi
Toyg
Tajalh Padiskoba
Salerney
Couriny
Chwcy
Rand
Geome
Rumored Italian Armistice Terms Reported
Washington reports claim Italian armistice terms include naval and air turn over, rebuilding costs near two million in Allied currencies. A French document translation cites Britain receiving assets while Frontiers revision and distributions among Greece, Libya, and other nations under peace plan. Rebuilding aid totals about 1.8 million to be allocated among Italy, America, Australia, South Africa, and Britain with broader control by the UK and allied banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Benhidl
Biante Department
Wallane
Benator F
Italy
Zara
Greese
Libye
Botauliland
Waly
Betsain
America
France
Aieepe
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