Low percentage of RAF losses in big German raids
A wartime dispatch notes that Allied air raids over Germany last week struck major targets including Ruhr industries. It reports British and Australian crews suffering losses but frames them as a small price for the destruction of German war production and cites air ministry and Times commentary on the broader strategic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RAF
London
Mendey
Sens
A.P
Lampa
the Times
Germany
Stras
Major Aske
KAP
Agenat Cermany
Werttaellach Zeitung
Wiltering
Unclear OCR fragment hints at naval or political note
Fragmentary text mentions German forces, water tents, a figure named Marvin, and a distant reference to Washington with a Br. i label. Details are garbled. the piece appears to be a brief battlefield or political snippet with names and places unreadable in full.
Sunday School Bombed by German Raiders
Fragmented OCR report describes a German raid on a Sunday school in a town near the Channel coast. Casualties include children and teachers. church, hotel, and buildings damaged. multiple aircraft involved. towns and harbors under attack with bombs, anti-aircraft fire, and wreckage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essa Deaide
Fia
Tie
Reid
Drudl
Alsso
Itty
Saad
Uve
Tani Choot
Berito Radio
Arid
Allol
Winth-Wear
Egypt Recognises Soviet Union in Cairo announcement
Cairo reports the Egyptian government decided to recognize the Soviet Union. The premier Nahas Pasha directed the foreign minister to shape a new nation for Moscow and to establish economic and diplomatic relations while avoiding interference in each other’s affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Boriel Union
Borel Miniter
Finsala Oo
Baste
Sal
Nahas Fawha
Jr Nation
Maacow
New Delhi Communi: RAF Bombards Kalimya Front
London dispatch reports New Delhi communique stating RAF bombers and fighters attacked Kalimya on Sunday. Hurricanes machine gunned enemy positions in the area as bomber aircraft targeted air and ground targets nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
de Communiaye
RAP
Kalimya
French Warships at Alexandria Amid Naval Tension
Reported dispatches say French warships at Alexandria were mobilized under British and American pressure. Laval's government allegedly agreed to withdraw, while Reuters denies a general naval attack. Estimates vary on how soon ships might sail and how long it will take Allies to prepare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Banday
Vieky Redic
Ubat
Admiral Gedetrey
Eas
Nias
Aifeen
Baclin Radio
Fem Viehy
Laval
Ural
Alecandeia
Explosive Naples Raid Report From War Front
London dispatch describes a major raid on Naples with heavy bombing by Wellington bombers. Italian ports railway yards and airfields were attacked, with several enemy planes shot down and considerable damage reported to targets including Legnorno and Foggia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Miatutuay
Pantallaria
Gree
Leghorn
Hurat
St Thoma
Atallone End
Bolns- Inge
le Mate
Werodrome
Kenroy
Aled
Tee
Tunnelled Out of Prison Camp
A fragmentary report describes an escape attempt where an Italian and three New Zealand prisoners tunneled 140 feet toward a pit, but were recaptured after Delngrewe and Rory were identified. Western Australia mentions a brother writing from a 30 day cell sentence related to the miler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parth
Farope
Siebers
New Zealand
Vara
Delngrewe
Dave
Rory
Loew David Castle
Western Australia
Japanese convoy eludes bombers in New Guinea action
From our war correspondent Mervyn Wevten reports no further sighting of a Japanese convoy of four merchant ships and two warships attacked near Hiras Bay between Madang and Wewak. Air attacks caused fragmentation and incendiary damage. five aircraft destroyed one ship, three bombers destroyed, two damaged. Coastal air activity and anti aircraft fire reduced enemy raids as weather hindered observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervyn Wevten
Australia
Hiras Bay
Madang
Wewak
New Guinea
St Maran
Aot An
Romborn
Cae Dlowenstar
An Caialive Co
Rvweriesin
Seney
Waren
Daxtynying
Cour
Lan Catens
Rondares
Shanon
Moreh
Becker
New Britain
Cape Gloucester
Te Bom
Sion
Reunion of Smith Family In New Guinea
From Our War Correspondent Ang Olsen, a Smith family reunion unfolds in New Guinea as Lieut-Col Andres Smith, Captain Willan C Smith, and Captain Albert Smith arrive at Jason's camp. Unexpected arrivals spark surprise as Braith and others rejoin, marking a tense moment in Fortress squadron life amid months of separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Guinea
Andres Smith
Carpe
Willan AC Smith
Jason
South Non
Cescaly
Robert B Braith
Abert Amith
Hie Brohar
Meong
Assassination of Vichy Militia Leader Reported
A Vichy militia leader was fatally shot Saturday at 4:30 p.m. near a bus car stall. The attacker entered the scene and struck the mallite leader through the heart. The assailant was injured in the left shoulder. his condition is not yet serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vichy
Marsallien
Tert Hla Drouin Marvailiog
Lovin
Attu Island Captured by Americans
American forces claim decisive success on Attu as they clear the northern and central ridges. Advancing from the island’s Chichagof area, troops report rapid progress in the Piana region and a counterattack near Chicagot Ridge. Deserted lines collapse under bombardment and artillery, with supply runs continuing to support the push inland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuyangkwan
The
Nations Military Council
Tania
Sommunique
Youre
Niskchisha
Yangtse
Vameninique
Kingmen
Yangtze
Fue Central Nowe Agenty
Changlanhich
Chinese hold gains as Yuyangkwan retaken near Chungking
Enemy retreat slows as Japanese forces pull back after recapture of Yuyangkwan, a key position guarding Chungking. A China Powers communiqué reports Chinese and Allied air activity and ongoing combat on the Yangtze approaches, with Japanese and Chinese forces engaging on heights and rail lines nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
Yuyangkwan
Bean
Japan's War Bill One-Tenth of U.S. Expenditure
A Washington dispatch claims the United States spends over ten times Japan in the war. The piece notes U S outlay this year near 3900000000 dollars, with next year projected at about 100000000000 dollars. It contrasts American and Japanese war costs and their impact on national income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
U.S
Washington
United
Ds Wan
United States
Soak Staten
Solara
New Russian Drive on Kuban Front
Reported Soviet operations on the Kuban front describe a continuing offensive with heavy air and artillery support. Claims of gains near the bridgehead and counterattacks by German forces are mixed with Russian advances and air superiority notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuban
Amowoe
Rue Ban Mem
Berlin
Collmpeed
Will Cunaldermble
Kiymakaye
Nartioaga
Kulm Srl
Soviet Report on Luftwaffe Attacks and Red Army Defenses
Incoming dispatches describe renewed German air raids against Leningrad and other fronts as Soviet airmen claim to have shot down numerous enemy planes while ground fighting persists near Novotussk and along supply routes. Moscow reports indicate new naval and land offensives attempting to reinforce besieged areas with heavy bombardment continuing and city defenses holding firm despite contact.
German Sitkrieg on Russian Front Reported in Neutral Wires
Berlin and Geneva correspondents quote German officials and papers predicting limited summer operations on the Russian front due to tired troops while observers debate a possible defensive stance and strategic aims around Moscow and Novorossiysk. Neutral reports mirror German tempers as fronts hold and communications stress caution amid wartime fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertin
Garens
Ruslan
Pany von
Novorossiak
Haan
Reiter
Berlin
Die Blockholm Aie
Basler Nechriehren
Te Geneve
le Bulaee
Gremans
Conan Wrahlon
Mumians
Moncow
Ube
Usredt Sreeke
Rontera
Unose
Tota
Radio report claims allied leaders confer on operations in North Africa
A Borlis radio transmission from Washington quotes General Alexander General Montgomery and General Eisenhower discussing further sat ary operations and spheres to algiers and Nord Africa. The report cites Merlin radio stating Mr Church sails to Algiers after a village meeting with Generals Giraud and de Gaulle and a perceived absence of key figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borlis Radio
Oferalar Dy
Washington
I Telanatale
Coc
Alexander
Montshmery
Eisenhower
Eit Lah
Algiers
Giraud
General du Gaulle
Incert Perenel
Bience
Eceamary
Entente Between Giraud and De Gaulle Reported
Disjointed signals from London and Algiers indicate a unified aim among French leaders to merge rival factions. Reports mention Admiral Peyron and General de Gaulle amid talk of unity, with wartime voice radio asserting France’s consolidated command and a single path forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dautie
Beverul
de Gaulle
Gene
Raine
France
Yas
Iret
Uoka
Admiral Peyronos
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dowsmon
Faison
Mediterranean
Amterfeal
Sardinia
Pandlarie
Steely Diy
Raruanng
Axia
Typhoas Boniners
Owl
Joxa
Allckert
Mamdavilis Steelworks
Caer
Tey
Tres
Rome
Tere
Vernon Lancader
Melbourne
Lancashire
Ita
Tor Air Ministry
Couala
Ethae
Wee
Tay
Marvin
Revi Naman
U. Awuaneacor
Sun Tor
Ay Donirn
Adraira
Brandley
Yesign
Ni Aamdor
Boxcow
Guernsey
Mery
Ify
Haina
Therlin High Command
Dombera
England
Egypt
New Delhi
Alexandria
Gudehvag
Goan
Tha
Gira
Generel
Reuters
Manila
Tomy
Naples
Freseme
Herin Alscaat
Bernie Ware
Geghorn
Annes
Arbo
Fom Leghorn
Tanfichent
Fogais
Potenza
Use Nbg
Iving Fortreasen
Wapine
Italy
Werth
Coleton
Kandurt
Gur
Ang Olsen
Attu Island
Anief O
Beroer
Asis Cading
Taeliai
Hanlana
Newamurwecy
Ruslan Lowes
Masleonihev
Uarewih
Anyonie
Leningrad
Moscow
Iwenaport
Ui Garane
Kahan
Salu
Sla
Irene
Bunday
Novotussik
Baviat
Feneral
Gomel Raiway
Karachi
Alrredés
Kwten Dalta
Wita
Lenin
Stilwell
Aura
Indus and
Chine
Arelvel
Attiwell
Charwell
al Downs
Europe
Thos
Eaureni
Entente
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!