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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1942
Page
2
Fragmentary radio report from London hints at German dispatches naming Camh nationals among Heydrich’s assailants. Several corpses and interrogations cited, while the official German version echoed the same timeline and possible misdirections.
In a Wardha interview Ghandi outlines a path where India seeks independence alongside allied victory. He argues nonmilitary pressure and human dignity protect wartime aims, warning that independence would reshape the Allied plan and pressure a broader political settlement.
The article lists U S airmen awarded high decorations for gallantry during combat missions over Syria and the Bay of Bengal in the Pacific war. Recipients include Captain F Bostrom, Captain Will Coleman, Flight Hagat, and Lieut Jack Le Carton among others, with DAC and DFC honors noted for acts of bravery and leadership.
The article discusses the third Churchill Roosevelt conference in Washington since the war began. It outlines aims to finalize war policy, align Allied strategy, and coordinate postwar plans under the Atlantic Charter, with expectations of major decisions soon and a path toward Allied victory.
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A garbled report claims the Anglosoviet treaty was ratified after a Soviet briefing to the British and American envoys. Molotov allegedly indicated assent and a credit rate change, mentioning a sum around 2,000,000 in foreign currency.
The International Red Cross expects to secure private conduct for relief ships to Japan for allied war prisoners. Negotiations continue with Japan, though no confirmation was found. Rations remain under processing while prisoners may receive limited funds through their governments.
London reports fear over secrecy about shipping losses. MPs like Greenwell urge full disclosure of summer towage needs as Britain and America press for rapid replacement ships. Editorials warn continued secrecy could erode morale and hinder naval and industrial mobilization for victory.
Dutch Queen in America reports a man named Mervyn Frances Morrinan charged at Newtown Court with carrying an automatic pistol and with thefts of two boots. The case involves a British or Dutch linked individual, with a note of a Canadian transfer and a plan to travel to meet Juliane and Brandahudt.
Canberra reports 102 loan applications for the Second Liberty Loan the highest daily total since the drive began. Officials say the surge reflects strong public support and a push to meet the campaign goal of £50,000, with nationwide calls for unity and wartime sacrifice.
The New South Wales manager Reg Winsor, appointed ten days earlier, has resigned amid a wave of staff resignations at the Allied Works Council. The group behind the resignations seeks government and Director General action to appoint replacements and maintain operations including civilian construction and related groups.
In Sydney and Ningtean districts mines idle as workers press claims and delayed wage talks spark a mass stoppage. Northern Amers President warns of wide disruption. Millfield strikers join, ten pits protest wage awards. Western coast shortages persist as authorities seek a quick resolution.
Delegates to the ACTU meeting agreed to three war time principles aimed at shifting labour to war production. Prime Minister Curtin emphasized national mobilization, large scale women labor transfer, and continued unity of unions with government to sustain Australia’s war effort. Delegates numbered over 300 and discussed manpower planning, inflation, and transport shipping for production continuity.
The Director of the Associated Chambers of Industry criticizes government regulations as hampering wartime production. He cites employer burdens and mass absence from work, warning that shortages arise when workers stay away without reasonable cause, and urges policy adjustment to keep factories running.
The Minister of Cuskorna Henrie announced new rules restricting newspaper consumption to save paper. Authorities indicated licenses and publication permissions must be updated, aiming to reduce production costs and conserve resources while maintaining distribution under security regulations.
The report outlines a plan to reorganize the U S war industry within a month, realigning branches, abolishing some positions, and renaming and restructuring others under a War Production Board initiative. Detailed explanations were provided by Mr Mow and the committee chairman, with changes attributed to the Truman report era.
London Friday notice from the Taxation Department of the British Women in Industry program. It states women in the iron and alloy trades faced time limits and travel burdens, with inquiries directed to a phone line and Monday to Friday hours. The department aims to clarify taxation responsibilities and improve facilities for workers.
The weekly war review describes intensified submarine activity and Allied efforts to counter Japanese and German moves. It notes Japan aimed at Asia and Australia while Allied forces push in Europe and the Mediterranean. The piece emphasizes strategic shipping protection and potential broader Allied offensives amid shifting naval dynamics.
Fragmentary clipping references Frank Woleben and Great Meflals r showing a discussion with American figures about defense, worker conditions, and liberty. The text is garbled but hints at labor and wartime themes amid political dialogue.
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