25 Feb 1944
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 25, 1944
Page
1
Allied air and naval units struck Seipan and Saipan in the Marianes as U S forces press a broad attack across the Carolines and Bonins. Reports cite carrier aircraft, bombers, and fleet actions with Saipan as a key objective and Truk targets in the area.
The report quotes General Chennault predicting air blows can smash Japan's war industry and end its resistance. He asserts industrial output and enemy power would collapse under sustained air attacks, noting strategic targets and the need for coordinated strikes across Japanese territory.
London reports a brief E boat attack on a small convoy in the English Channel yesterday. Royal Navy destroyers and coastal forces repelled the assault, with torpedoes fired and several E boats damaged or scattered.
Descriptions of ongoing naval and air actions against Japanese forces near Kavieng, Cape Gloucester, Rabaul, and surrounding New Guinea areas. Allied aircraft and ships targeted barges, supply lines, and coastal installations as heavy fighting disrupted enemy logistics. Casualties and material losses cited across multiple sectors.
London reports a heavy Allied air attack across Austria near Vienna. Berlin claims German defenses repelled several waves while Allies say substantial damage was inflicted on targets 6 miles west of Vienna and around key industrial sites. The clash involved multiple air and anti aircraft actions with casualties reported on both sides.
A scrambled wartime note reports jungle fighting on Bougainville with heavy Japanese casualties and air action nearby. It mentions Royal Air Force and Typhoon aircraft involved in skirmishes as Allied forces push to establish a foothold.
Senator Alben Barkley resigns the Senate leadership amid clashes over President Roosevelt and a tax bill. Barkley denounces the President’s action as unjust and calculated to mislead, while Congress debates executive dictation and responsibility. The exchange triggers a partisan uproar in Washington.
A chaotic aerial raid hits London with indiscriminate high explosive devices and a hazardous oil weapon. Four people killed, several injuries, widespread damage across streets and terraces. British authorities report no specific target, but widespread panic after German planes drop bombs and incendiaries.
A large fire north of Canberra, fanned by shifting winds, swept eastward from Welle Station toward Sutton and beyond. Hundreds fought along the front as miles of fencing and pasture were burned and stock and farm buildings were endangered. Firefighters, volunteers from Canberra and Queanbeyan, and assistance from Royal units battled flames across fenced lands toward the territory boundary, with fears rising over renewed northerly winds.
London dispatch reports considerable German movement behind the Anzio lines as three divisions not yet engaged shift for a third assault on the Allied perimeter below Carracette. Beitah United Prove note torrential rain hinders operations while German forces press, with estimates citing 30,000 killed wounded or captured in four weeks, though German losses remain uncertain. An allied terror campaign and countermeasures continue, with light naval strikes along the Dalmatian coast and air raids on the beachhead area.
A Helsinki desk report notes cautious U S efforts to facilitate peace talks as Britain plans air support for Dutch routes. The piece cites European distress, ongoing war pressures, and diplomatic signals from Washington and Mockholm as key actors in pursuing an end to hostilities.
Central News reports growing demand to topple Premier Tojo as instability rises. A Shanghai tax report notes secret contributions from Tokyo and abroad toward a campaign against Tojo, signaling international pressure on Japan during wartime.
An unclear OCR fragment references Penfold Brandy and a government decision not to hold a championship. The readable text mentions summer, London, and a possible public notice, but specifics are garbled with missing names and dates.
Reuters reports large scale battles as the Red Army masss for renewed action on the Baltic and Black Sea fronts. Three Russian groups coordinate on the north front with two additional forces pushing from the south toward Black Sea ports and the Bug River line. Moscow broadcasts claim heavy combat in Latvia, Ukraine, and western sectors as troops advance and rail movements intensify while German defenses stiffen and casualties mount.
Allied commanders in London attend a gala marking the Red Army's 26th anniversary. Attendees include high ranking generals and naval officers, with toasts and toasts of wine as a show of support. The event features a parade, speeches, and receptions led by notable military leaders.
Conflicting reports claim Soviet forces considered or announced raids on Stockholm but Swedish defense and foreign office statements downplay or deny actual incursions. Britain and allies monitored air activity over the Baltic, with German involvement under debate as tensions rise in Nordic waters.
The article reports that about 700 workers at plants face disruption as U S Army units take control. It notes potential delays and tensions during the takeover and mentions employer and union responses amid power and water issues.
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