23 Feb 1945
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1945
Page
1
Soviet forces under Koniev renew pressure toward Berlin along the Neisse line with reports of break throughs and heavy fighting. German defenses stiffen as Russians advance from Brandenberg toward Czenitz and along the Oder while Berlin fears a new counterattack and bridgehead extensions.
A Moscow broadcast summarises a harsh article by Praveen The, accusing Romania of veering toward dictatorship. It claims Romania's Antonescu regime must be liquidated and that democratic forces fail to oust it, leaving the government clinging to power with fascist elements.
A wartime report describes heavy fighting along a in the Oder region southeast of Berlin. Russian mobile units strike between Guben and the Oder near Furstenberg as German defenses hold the East Prussia perimeter.
In London on Thursday the Polelyn Becretary announced a debate on Wednesday and Thursday next on government approval of the general policy for the three great powers at the Crime Conference. The statement welcomed unity of action to achieve final victory in peace and war.
Allied air strikes over Northern Holland target V-2 launch sites near Rotterdam. Typhoons and rockets destroy anti air defenses and hamper rail lines while bomber sorties hit Munster Osnabruck routes. Fighter bombers report rail and truck damages further north.
Reported wartime account claims the Berchtesgaden attack targeted a railway yard but cloud cover forced the bomber force to redirect. Pilots describe heavy barrage and jettisoned tanks as they headed toward Hitler’s retreat in the fortress city amid limited visibility and warning.
On Iwo Jima intense marine artillery and flamethrower action continued with heavy minefields and no clear gains on Wednesday. Reports say counterattacks, bombardments, and harsh fighting in the central and northern sectors as US forces press against entrenched Japanese positions.
London reports Allied shipping defended by RAF and Royal Navy units. Nine attacks by German E-boats off Scheldt and Dutch coast were repelled with bombed targets and explosions. Wellington aircraft and Swordfish strikes from Belgaum base damaged and sank enemy craft while smoke rose hundreds of feet.
In the House of Commons the Prime Minister Mr Churchill said there is no current need for a special department to handle migration with the Dominions. He noted postwar migration questions are being discussed with the Dominions and the government is open to creating additional machinery if consultation shows necessity.
U S reports describe Allied forces at Corregidor holding fast while Japanese troops press the siege. American correspondent notes 3,700 Japanese killed or captured and signaling efforts to breach the distant walls.
Washington reports Allied submarine forces have sunk or damaged a significant number of Japanese vessels in the Pacific. The latest action off Formosa and the China coast includes the sinking of freighters and a destroyer while a cruiser was reported heavily damaged.
A chaotic opening at the Americas conference shows Paraguay pushing to review Argentina's stance, but the move was defeated by the chair, the Mexican Foreign Minister, after other topics were addressed.
British 14th Army tanks join the offensive near Mandalay as Chinene forces report village actions and a mine and rail network seizure is announced by AAC sources. Forces push north of Mandalay along the Irrawaddy while operations tighten the pincer movement toward Sing and Myininu.
Tokyo dispatch of the German News Agency says Allied forces plan an offensive in southwest China. It notes American numbers train four Chinese divisions in Yunnan Province and deny interior support for a coastal push. Reports say U S groups in South Western China are equipped with modern weapons as the drive develops.
London ceremony honors Commander and Mrm Fowler of Adelaide as Squadron Leader Hedivy of the RAR is cited for gallantry. He previously earned the cross after wartime POW ordeal in Germany and is later reported killed in an accident.
The health of Marl Lloyd George remains comfortable with no major change expected in the near term. Official bulletins note continued stability and no new symptoms, providing cautious assurance to the public.
Allied forces report Major breakthrough with secret tank operations as the American Third Army advances across the Saar front, seizing towns and pressing toward Saar river barriers. Observers note heavy air support and coordinated assaults by American and Canadian units.
London reports a call for broad French relief funding and a concerted Allied effort. The three major powers face pressure to back France while coordinating with the Chinese Conference and ensuring united political tact. Britain is urged to contribute by all available means to revive continental aid and strengthen regional allies.
Allied forces in North Italy pressed attacks on communications and targets while air and ground operations produced fresh gains. Heavy bombardment continued as operations at Monte Bripedere and Monte Gorgniesn supported the frontline, with 25 mines laid or planted during pil activities.
The Luftwaffe reported heavy RAF and Allied bombing raids on Nuremberg and Worms. About 14 000 high explosive bombs totaling 9 000 tons were dropped on Nuremberg’s main marshalling yards. Bomber Command hit Worms’ railway centre with over 1 109 aircraft involved and widespread fires set by bombs. The Air Ministry said nearly 12 000 Allied planes participated in the raids within a week, with several planes listed as missing.
A battered report blames experts for slow housing progress in London. Officials indicate promises by the government were not met and costs exceeded projections by about 360 000 units or pounds, with repairs overrun and delays blamed on planning and production bottlenecks.
In New York on Thursday the Bre in Tingling Srothers and Barnim Bailey faced sentencing as Jamar Hayley led the case. The firm was fined 10,000 with execution stayed to April 1 while claims of 143 were started. many others remain unsettled despite settlements of ROS,000 dollars in claims.
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