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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 17, 1945

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Russian Drive Threatens To Split Nazis In Poland

Moscow dispatches report a major Russian offensive driving toward Germany through Poland. German forces, estimated around 100 divisions, face potential split as Keniev's winter offensive presses from multiple axes near the Vistula and Bug rivers amid heavy fighting and camouflage fortifications.

Poland London Tweedy Germany Keniev Kenlev Budapent Raven Carpathine Armelier Ide Pley Kites Warks Vistula-Bug Angit Puituiak Pruasaa Romintenhiath

War Wives Seek Mothers Help Amid War Strain

War wives petition the War Office in London as ministers respond to shortages and long service terms. More than 400 registered and arriving wives request relief, with many urging allowance for longer service terms or exemptions. The appeal follows a ministerial appeal and cites dire personnel strains in the War East.

London War Office Burma Andie Pally Asie Jaman Griggny Gariod

Soviet Economic Development Report Claims Production Gains

A wartime broadcast reports substantial increases in Soviet iron and gas production along with overall economic growth. It cites higher output in steel and other sectors, while noting Allied air power constrained German and Axis production in occupied Europe during 1944.

Russia Denies French Involvement in Powers Talks

Moscow radio denies American reports that France would join the Big Three talks. The broadcast says France has not been invited and that Paris has no role in shaping territorial questions. The denial follows claims during de Gaulle’s visit that de Gaulle might attend.

Russia London Moscow Britain America de Gaulle de Geullp Sint France Radi Unikee

German shipping attacked in English channel raid

A chaotic World War II clash near the English coast reports German shipping targeted by Allied action. A large merchantman was hit amid explosions and fire. A later attack on another vessel sparked fear of further blasts as aircraft from Focke-Wulf units fought in the air.

German mass casualty event reported in Zurich

Fragmentary description cites civilians targeted by German forces in Zurich on a Tuesday. Eyewitnesses claim groups were mown down by machine fire as others forced to kneel, with accounts mentioning 25 victims and widespread destruction of homes and cattle, though details are unclear.

Zurich Fussigess Northen Thaly Har Haritiee Guo

Decoration Award Hints From Military Honors List

Fragmentary notes indicate recognition of officers with high decorations including the George Cross and other awards. Details are incomplete but suggest a formal honors event or citation in a military or official service context.

Crisis Mounts in Japanese Cabinet Amid Reform Calls

New York report cites Prime Minister Kise and Hirahito amid pressure for decisive administrative reform. Tokyo sources note intensifying efforts on victory plans and defense, while Japanese press denounces US bombing of Outer Shrine. Bombing campaigns in Chungking and front lines cited with casualties and material damage.

New York Kise Smet Lerday Hirahito Safines Eatly Dora Newsagency Koiko Domedale Taq Magazhie Chungking Hymere Com. Wut

Rearmament Plans For French Army

World War II era note reports American aid to France. The Army Service Force aims to supply about 1900 million dollars in war materials, with Britain and America coordinating allocation. France would pay for manufacture under a plan to equip its army with American weapons and gear.

York Werald-Tribune Washington Bervicra Force 14 France Indus Smarr America

Canadian Pilot Faces Court Martial in Montreal Proceedings

A Canadian pilot, Harald Whitey Duht, faces court martial in Montreal. Preliminary hearings were adjourned amid requests for in camera proceedings over security concerns, with public proving remarks to be heard later. Details remain sparse as the case unfolds.

Montreal TCA Lasder Harald Whitey Grolimuia Newapspar

Ships Are Problem in Relief Supplies

The British and American governments announced interim measures to increase relief shipments to war-torn Europe. They stressed maintaining the economies of Allied countries while supporting ongoing operations against Germany, noting shipping constraints must be addressed to achieve this.

Warniington Btaty Department Britain Europe Tuaea Germany England America

Congress to Hear Secret War Reports From General Marshall

Senator Barkley said Congress will receive confidential war reports from General Marshall at 5 oclock, with details kept secret. The briefing aims to give lawmakers a clearer understanding of wartime strategy.

Washington Benator Barkley Congress General Marshall Amir Cing Conrem

Advance Toward Mandalay Advance Toward Mandalay

The Chinese 30th Division crossed the Shwell River and Tanched point thirty miles to the T American fighters shot down the ve sep ghiere rebelia at the Jap NgRtara protected Masuisley.

Sandy Yeatars Shwell

Signs of Japanese Defense Hold in Northern Front Near Manila

Amid heavy fighting near Manila, Japanese forces resist Allied advance on northern flank. Reported U S and Philippine theater actions describe American units pressing along ridges and roads toward Arwariya and Baguio, with bombardments and limited progress on several sectors.

Baguio Claim Debunked By Allied Propaganda Office

A wartime dispatch from our war correspondent reports a prank claiming Baguio was taken by Allied forces. General MacArthur’s spokesmen deny the report as false and not in accord with official communiqués.

Dexter Baguio Macarthurs

Jops Plan Attack Reports from Tokyo and U S Forces

An imperial communique from Tokyo claims Japanese forces are encircling the central plain of Luson while a full counter attack is anticipated. American losses rise with about 4,000 killed to date as fierce engagements continue on Lingayen Gulf and neighboring fronts against U S Army convoys and allied units.

Moscow Gir Visuile Daer Atakoendat Aiory Mme Darramra Milan Urthaa Grabow New York Tumday Tokyo Luson Wetern Lingayen

Churchill to Speak on Greece in Coming Statement

In the Commons, Prime Minister Churchill signaled Greece would be deferred in the forthcoming statement on the situation. He noted demonstrations by Levant Ye Uaprumplik were well done and referenced fatal British campaigns in December and January, stressing Britain’s troops would act to prevent hindering actions against the Germans in Greece.

London Nurber Garmans Greer Maid 1

Japs Lose 41 Ships in Indo China Coast Action

United States Navy reports 41 Japanese ships sunk or damaged in carrier air strikes off French Indo China. Admiral Nimitz said attacks targeted Honeung Swtow and Anny Ues on Saturday with carrier aviation. Japanese resistance included heavy opposition over Nagoya and Saipan air advances.

Indo-China Coast Indo-China Admieal Nimitz Honeung Swwtow Pr Correo Renault Aceaides Amercan Naval Mary Antoy Peoite Pecite Cosat Eas Dows Benebees Sonex Pyene Saipan Vern Haugland Nagoya Aes Seca Ete Eng Ag Bare Serer Tina

Isolationist Senator Attacks Allied Policy in Debate

In Washington the isolationist senator urged immediate steps away from Britain and France and criticized attempts to create a global order under Mitterrand era tyranny. He warned that participating in European power struggles risks renewed war with Russia and insisted on nonintervention in occupied nations.

Stalin Senke Wroler Trent Sim Britain Allen Somme Dulebarton Society of Nations Henttor Whesler

Allied Offensive Expands on 70 Mile Front in France

Allied lines push across a 70 mile front in France with heavy tank losses on both sides. Reports from Cherian to Malmaking detail advances, mined streets, and relentless fighting as German defenses resist a broad daylight assault.

France Cherian Letersi ML. Vith Cherlun Bammer Siest Proopa Mini Vision Paymonvilie South ‘America Te Atitt Inauae Btw Paler Ory Uv Kumi Ani Rail Blocka Brest Inston Nor Almas Raitore Seventh Army Une Geemans Otter Tanke Intentry Wawver Ehie Strasbourg Mulmedy Bhivelot America Rouffauze

Weather Improves in Italy Amid Front Shifts

Weather improves in Italy with rising temperatures and clearing drought conditions. The Fifth Army reports higher temperatures while the Eighth Army front sees continued snow. An enemy raiding party on the Alfonse line was captured but later driven out.

London Italy Fifth Army Eighth Army Alfonse

Germans Organised Revolt in Greece

London report says 600 bodies, executed by ELAS armire, were found in Greece and sent to the morgue. Ages 15 to 15. A group of 140 policemen captured by SAS and taken to Theben returned in poor condition. Correspondence from Piraeus shows Germans funded them and indicated rebellion planned last November.

London Elas Armire Greece SAS Theben Piraeus

Heavy Bombers Hit Sion Area After Short Break

Heavy bombers resumed operations in Northern Italy after a two day layoff. Planes balanced mid range and long range missions, targeting supply lines near Vienna and surrounding regions. Allied forces reported aggressive aerial activity over the area with continued air raids.

Sion Turaday Italy Viens Gost Revie Rom Heavine Madiurm

American Copattios Report From War Period

The report notes a German theater period with casualties and captures. It states that 9,000 were killed or captured, about 50,000 were killed or wounded, and a secretary provided figures on the war’s toll while discussing Allied and enemy positions.

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ALLIES FIRMLY REITERATE UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER DEMAND

In the House of Commons Prime Minister Churchill states that allies will not accept a negotiated peace and warns any concession would prolong the war. He notes support for a democratic regime in Germany and emphasizes unity against conditional terms.

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Germans May London See V2 Threat From Factory

A scrambled wartime dispatch reports German plans to launch V2 missiles from London area factories. The correspondent notes limited Allied intercepts and mentions RAF interdiction efforts targeting transport links. The piece hints at spring operations and continued German production efforts despite Allied pressure.

Resent Penarail Tve RAF

Germans Subdue Ovvee War Situation In Stockholm

A London report from Tuesday describes a subdued view of the General War Situation after German troops reportedly reinforced Stockholm. The military briefing notes German ground forces on the beaten front, with mentions of Allied numbers and broader strategic pressure.

London Stockholm Tate Booth

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