04 Jun 1943
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1943
Page
1
Fragmented dispatch describes Italian units fearful of enemy advances at Gibraltar and across North Africa as Allied air and naval actions threaten key ports and supply lines. Reports cite bombings, tank and refinery damage, and mounting civilian and military casualties.
An American official declares that a European invasion is already under way. He cites ongoing bombardments and attacks across multiple cities, noting ships sunk and pressure mounting. The statement emphasizes urgency while calling for continued vigilance and action from allied forces.
Dr Evatt of Australia met Allied leaders in Washington on Thursday to discuss postwar arrangements. The talks covered foreign affairs matters with key participants including senior officials and representatives from Allied nations. The exchanges focused on preventing future conflicts and shaping international cooperation.
Algiers dispatch reports talks between General de Gaulle and General Giraud expected by 30 am amid French Algeria tensions. Resignation of Beyrouten Sua Governor-General noted as unrest grows. Paris and Algiers framing a cautious strategy ahead of a conference outcome with hopes for decisive shifts.
Fragmented OCR reports the Pope addressing the world from London about the war. He condemns indiscriminate bombing and urges a return to virtue and faith, urging nations to restrain violence and protect human life. He calls for moral judgment over military method and warns against escalating reprisals.
An inquest heard a film demonstration led to a fatal accident. Jomeer Ean Toe, 28, allegedly triggered a revolver during sabotage at a pavilion. Tom Wiying-Ctcar fired a pistol, and the coroner noted repeated accidents around the Jim exhibit. Verdict: accidental death.
Air Vice Marshal T. Cole returned to Australia after the Dieppe raid as a famed commander. The report cites Dieppe as boosting Allied air and sea operations though Cole was wounded. It credits Canadian and Allied forces with tactical impact and operational learning from the raid.
Persistent air battles over Kursk and surrounding fronts see German and Soviet forces trading heavy losses. Reports describe massive Allied style bombing attempts, fierce anti aircraft and tank clashes, and shifting lines as German reserves struggle to hold advanced Soviet positions near key targets and supply depots.
The United Nations nutrition committee reports progress on minimum dietary guidelines. Delegates prepare to present findings in Beall Samaon meeting and finalize recommendations for a permanent office. Proposed rations include grain products, dairy fats and vegetables, with fruits and poultry on the menu.
The notice lists a prisoner exchange involving Brigadier Cawen and Major W. Le Patourel VC among others, with details of Libyan service and postwar gazette timing. Several British officers and captains are named as part of the exchanges, highlighting ongoing wartime prisoner repatriation efforts.
The Navy Department announced a cutter sank a U boat in the Atlantic weeks ago and captured 40 of the crew. The submarine abandoned the craft and returned to port as escort ships pursued follow up actions.
London dispatch states Allied forces recovered 339 Axis planes during operations in North Africa. The salvage includes aircraft wrecks from Tunis, Tripoli, and Cape Bon areas, with many planes damaged but engines largely intact.
Fragmented and garbled wartime dispatch describes Allied air attacks on Wewak and surrounding targets including enemy aerodromes in New Guinea. Heavy bombers and fighter escorts reportedly struck dromes, ships, and storage facilities, dropping explosives and causing damage while most Allied aircraft returned.
Dr Allan Rey Dafor, prominent physician of Dionne, died after a pneumonia battle in February 3043 following long service and a noted tenure marked by global influence. Funeral details released by hospital authorities, and tributes pour in from colleagues and patients.
WARMINGTON, Wednesday. The War Labour Board ordered a pause in talks between the Mine Workers Association and mine operators until the Hamers return to work as directed by the board. The USEW.A. informed Mr Lew that no agreement under coercion would be approved. The case was referred to Roosevelt for action.
Australians honored for wartime service with the RAF appear in a confusing field report. Names linked to Randwick and Perth are noted alongside references to Middle East missions and headquarters in a loosely transcribed London dateline.
Pera reports an attack on a Japanese base near Washington. Mitchell and Warhavelle bombed and strafed positions, with several Japanese killed and others wounded. Casualty details and exact numbers are unclear due to damaged wording in the dispatch. The department indicated no further confirmation of the bombardment.
A damaged OCR fragment reports Japanese forces attacking a U S bomber crew during a retaliatory strike. Names and precise actions are unclear due to text corruption but reference is made to a California crew member and an attempted further assault after an initial engagement.
New York reports a fierce counter-offensive by Chinese troops has disrupted Japanese gains in Hupeh, with remnants wiped out south of the Yangtze River and key pockets near Teh angyang and Lahalen captured or driven back. Japanese losses mount as attacks along the Yangtze valley continue, including units in South Shantung.
London reports the Urenke patriots rejected a German proposal. The broadcast claims five German terms were tabled to end conflict, but the patriots declined any fresh treaty. No further details are clear due to degraded text.
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