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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1944
Page
1
Allied forces push toward Cassino and the Rapido crossing as German defenses tighten. Reports say the town was found deserted when the Fourth Army entered Cassino, while Rome imposes curfew amid fighting along the front.
Washington reports a war relief bill proposing 1.39 billion dollars for relief of war distressed peoples. A Republican move sought to centralize funds under the Secretary rather than the President. London dispatch notes a 60 million pound British contribution to relief and rehabilitation efforts, with calls for broader war expenditure votes and UN aid significance.
A fragmented report notes criticism of international cartels by Lord Se chaaret and Lord Birabolgt as they push steps toward a wartime conference. Lord Stoabolgt says cartel systems aided war efforts and had roots in German occupied Europe, with aims to reestablish control across territories.
The Graves Commission outlines proposals to establish permanent war cemeteries in Africa covering areas including Asia Minor and Tripoli. It aims to honor Allied dead and enhance care facilities, with recommendations for a unified cemetery system across theatres such as Egypt and Palestine.
Lord Halifax's Ottawa speech urging closer knit Commonwealth unity drew strong reactions in the Imperial and External Affairs circles. Officials warned the plan could divide Canada while Calwell and others argued for unity. The notion of a united Commonwealth stance was described as potentially dangerous politically and militarily.
In Capetown Parliament, Smuts ridicules a motion by On Massa for an Independent Novith African Republic. Marahe Amube states the demand won, claiming Britain’s concessions and the prime minister proclaims victory as the alliance grows stronger.
The commission found documentary evidence that German forces committed atrocities against Polish prisoners near Smolensk in spring 1943. Bodies showed executions by gunshot to the back of the head, with hands bound behind the back, and graves uncovered in a forest 15 miles west of Smolensk. Witnesses from local populations were interrogated, and the claim that Russians killed Poles in 1940 was contradicted.
Moscow dispatch reports rapid German retreat around Leningrad as Soviet forces breach rail links and press from the Volkhov to the Narva region. Russians claim deep penetrations near Kirovgrad and Kirzh, with prisoners taken and German ordnance and trains seized.
New York dispatch reports German forces bombed Allied hospital ships near Anzio for hours on Monday night. A destroyer escort observed blasts around several vessels including the Leviathan and St. Andreas as the Leinster was reported sunk. Germans used torpedo, high altitude, and dive bombers during the raid.
A fragmented report from London states Polish partisans captured the town of Bit in Germany after surrounding forces at night. The German garrison reportedly offered little resistance before withdrawal. In a separate action near Golimb, Polish forces blew up an ammunition train bound for the Rivian front, disrupting supply lines.
The Montevideo press reports Argentina will sever ties with Axis powers amid claims of German and Japanese activity. President Roberto mentions a spy network in high society, with passports to be handed to German and Japanese ambassadors.
A Japanese convoy off the China coast was attacked by bombers with strong escort from Chinese pilots. In the Southeast China area, several ships including freighters and tankers were damaged or sunk, with losses and downed aircraft reported.
Allied reports detail a large dawn and afternoon attack on Rabaul New Guinea by Dauntless, Avenger, and other aircraft. The raids destroyed a substantial number of Japanese planes, damaged airfields at Lawual and Lorengau, and targeted ships in the harbor, with heavy air combat and multiple enemy losses.
Tokyo reports say the Japanese Diet greeted news that Hitler and Tojo will meet to proclaim a war agenda for the Axis Powers. The exchange signals intensified alliance rhetoric as global tensions rise.
An international report notes an evacuation order affecting Tokyo districts as tensions mount. The broadcast cites military and civilian authorities urging readiness while describing potential industrial and port area impacts amid ongoing conflict.
Reported air campaign details a bombing of an enemy airfield in Lowland with Thunderbolts supported by fighters. Allied planes returned, while RAF and US air units struck military objectives across northern France and western Germany.
A tarnished report claims coupons were reintroduced into circulation amid an investigation by the Price Administration. It notes alleged tampering and a scheme involving large fuel and lubricants quantities.
New Guinea Wednesday dispatch reports President Roosevelt confers a new decoration upon General MacArthur for extraordinary service. The award highlights strategic command, operations in New Guinea, and successful coordinated actions against Japanese forces.
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