28 Jan 1944
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1944
Page
1
War report recounts air and naval actions near Rabaul with six ships sunk and two damaged. Australian forces shelled enemy positions near Matupens Point while Japanese air forces conducted raids causing light damage and minor casualties.
Australian troops push forward along hazy coastal lines amid heavy bombardment from Japanese forces. Allied bombers hit airfields and fortifications at Arawe and Dampier, with reports of ships damaged. Heavy fighting continues near New Britain, with several enemy aircraft shot down and Allied patrols extending offshore.
Japanese ships in French ports were hit, with damage described as severe. The minister of economic warfare noted two vessels were not badly damaged and had not sailed, while other ships suffered damage to hidden components and equipment.
A fragmentary note praises General MacArthur as already victorious in the Philippines and wishes blessings. The message, attributed to Washington and other names, expresses hope for faster success against the invader and conveys birthday greetings.
Washington dispatch cites Lieut R Lely, commander of British submarine operations in the Mediterranean, noting increased activity between December and May. Shipping lines of Axis powers disrupted as Beilish forces aid Rommel in Africa, with limited fuel and supplies reaching front lines.
President Roosevelt denounces Congress over the soldiers, sailors, and marines absentee ballot bill. He calls for a complete overhaul of the voting system to prevent fraud and ensure military voters can cast ballots without delay. He warns Americans against depriving fighting men of their voice in choosing government.
Descriptions from New Delhi report the Burma front widening with increasing Japanese and Allied troop activity. The British operations in the region are said to focus on Imphal and surrounding areas as American support continues.
Admiral Land told the Appropriations Committee the Axis should not be allowed overseas trade for years after the war. He urged control of enemy merchant marine operations to safeguard future peace and called for rebuilding only a limited merchant fleet to support national security. He forecast a postwar U.S. merchant fleet of 20 to 40 million tons and indicated ship production rates.
Fragmented dispatch reports the Air Ministry testing a new naval air defense device described as a parachute projectile and rocket. Beaufighters attack Norway Sag convoy. a merchant ship and escort were hit by explosion, showing alleged ineffectiveness of the weapon.
In the Commons Foreign Secretary My Eden said Britain noted Argentina’s neutrality and sought closer ties through UN interests. He cited Argentina’s reciprocal stance and British inquiries into espionage links, while promising continued alliance with Germany’s opponents and coordinated action with the United States.
The article reports Allied prisoners of war aboard a Japanese ship sinking on November 29. It notes that prisoners lost their lives and references confirmation from authorities in the war’s early stage. The piece emphasizes the danger faced by POWs at sea and the broader toll of naval actions.
Reported military strength estimates show the United States Army expanding toward over 11 million troops under wartime mobilization. Major General Marshey, head of the detective service, notes selective service delivered about 906,000 men across the first three quarters, with Pearl Harbor battles testing materiel adaptability for the five upcoming months.
Allied reports from the Italian front describe intense fighting as American and British forces push toward the Gustav Line. The U.S. Fifth Army, aided by French troops and naval air support, advances near Anzio and Casone while German counterattacks target beaches and rail hubs. Allied communiques note reinforcements and continued air and artillery pressure, with German forces withdrawing from key positions and statements from Generals indicating stubborn resistance along the line.
Reuters dispatch notes prisoners stating Hitler ordered line hold at Gustav Fine near Aitcont to avert political repercussions if Gorence mine exerts. Bari radio reports heavy fighting along the Manusolini Canal and Casano positions as Allied forces push along the Appius Way and reach west of Wellleti.
From Montevideo to Washington reports question Argentina's stance amid severed ties with the Axis. A near consensus sees the rupture as a bid to forestall espionage while officials insist Buenos Aires will pursue continental security measures.
Reuters reports that German forces have fortified the Leningrad front with heavy prepared defenses while red Army units push to tighten the siege. Soviet troops reportedly failed to break the Marmerfielm Line and are crossing toward Chudovo as battles raged along the Narva-Kirov region.
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A London dispatch reports Spain ordered German nationals to depart port areas amid wartime tensions. The measure targets areas considered vulnerable to saboteur activity and follows investigations into recent alleged acts. Local reactions include comments from Spaniards and other observers regarding enforcement and safety.
Fragmented and garbled report alleges Soviet influence in mass killings of Poles. It claims an investigation by a Moscow directorate, cites figures between 33,000 and 300,000, and mentions alleged labor conscription and cartel activity. The text references PACER acquiring a radio station and New York Times coverage, with unclear attribution and safety concerns.
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