24 Jul 1942
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1942
Page
1
A chaotic wartime digest reports German advances toward the Don in the Don Valley while Soviet forces counter with intensified infantry pressure. Moscow dispatches claim German breakthroughs near Rostov and Voronezh, with reports of shattered bridges and heavy fighting along multiple fronts.
War news reports President Roosevelt and Soviet Ambassador discuss European front relief. Allies urged to open a second front as U ships and naval power are stretched with scarce shipping. high military leaders warn of the gravity of the crisis and the need for rapid material and troop support.
Reported arrivals include the liner Alma Moni and the Conte Verde at Lourenço Marques on Monday. Passengers aboard the ships included former U S ambassadors and diplomats amid a party of mixed fortunes.
Report from London states Captain Randolph Churchill son of Prime Minister Churchill was injured in a recent motor accident in America. Doctors fear spinal injuries though officials say recovery possible with treatment.
A separate Moscow radio bulletin claims German troops were uncovered in the Dieppe area and that German forces suffered casualties after an attack near London. The report mentions Italian forces and an unidentified incident involving a door entry and interference from Paris.
Washington reports debate at the Pacific War Council on aiding China and Siberia. Chinese and allied officials offered cautious views on possible actions and future steps while Secretary Nash noted procedures to coordinate China relief and defense efforts.
The report notes Allied leaders Curtin, New Zealand’s PM and MacArthur united in stance. Australia and New Zealand are vital until Japan is defeated. Confidence grows that pace questions have improved over months, with caution over Japanese attempts at early moves. The central Allied command remains the decisive force in the Pacific.
In Teague Ottawa Wednesday the debate over a synthetic rubber program intensifies as MPs discuss creating an independent agency to oversee production. The minister argues low cost rubber is vital for wartime needs, while critics fear loss of control and possible misallocation of materials.
Allied communique reports a Japanese landing at Buna Gona on the north coast of Papua near the Owen Stanley Ranges. About 1,600 to 2,500 troops ashore with heavy Allied air attacks, transport and barge sunk, many casualties among landing forces.
From Our Own correspondent Allied bombers hit a Japanese convoy off Bune near New Guinea in strong opposition. Recon planes spotted the ships on Tuesday after the attack and low intensity fire failed to stop the engagement. One transport ship was hit and another vessel was within five feet of the stern as Allied crews withdrew.
Allied bombers attacked Timor at dawn targeting enemy ships and army bases off the coast. Planes dropped bombs on a vessel under fire and on nearby buildings as heavy smoke rose, while other transports were seen or struck amid fog and heavy anti aircraft fire.
The Prime Minister argues Australia must win the war before defeat or a lapse in morale. He stresses that there is no room for hesitation and that the enemy understands the war is total and uncompromising. He cites the Japanese position and Australia’s need for decisive action.
Report from Cairo and New York detail British and Australian forces pressing Axis lines. Australians breach Tel El Ein Ridge while Rommel's North African forces resist in central sectors. RAF activity and air battles continue with heavy Allied patrols and German Luftwaffe countermeasures amid shifting positions.
Fragmented dispatches from the front show protests against Britain declining under a campaign for Indian freedom. Prominent figures like Dr Ambedkar are cited evaluating sit down duty and public action as the movement weighs its next steps.
A battered report states about 10 000 people killed and 140 000 evacuated from Cologne after a May 30 bomber raid. The city suffered widespread destruction with damaged U boat docks and residential areas. Danzig and broader Baltic theater notes appear, but details are unclear due to garbled text.
The House passes a funding bill granting 974 million for naval shore facilities and 41 million for a classified training program. The plan includes large-scale base expansions in Alaska and the Panama region, with unspecified secret weapon development cited by committee chair Abrinson.
A correspondent recounts a dawn assault on a European front as Allied forces spearhead a barrage against German positions. Troops including Indians New Zealanders South Africans and Australians engage under heavy fire with tanks and artillery moving to break lines.
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