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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 02, 1944

Page

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Admiralty Group Landing Report and Pacific Operations

Major Allied operations in the Admiralty Islands and surrounding seas are detailed with landings in the Law Negros area, bombardments at New Guin, New Britain, and off Cape Hos, plus air raids on Bismarck Archipelago targets. General MacArthur and Vice Admiral Nimitz participate from destroyers as Liberators and Bombers hit Japanese positions, with significant troop and supply movements and continued blockade pressure.

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U S Submarines Increase Tally of Japanese Ships Sunk

The U S Navy reports submarines sunk a large tanker a medium cargo transport a small warship and a cargo vessel in the Pacific and Southeast Asia theater The secretary of the Navy notes American submarines have been increasingly successful and more than 9 000 000 tons of merchant shipping have been sunk to date strengthens the Allied effort amid the war in the Pacific and Asia theater

U.S Washington US Navy Pacife Mindium Navy Kenok Febvant Garou

Soviet Denies Raid on Stockholm

Report from Stockholm states the Soviet government denied any raid on Stockholm. The Swedish provi about the Neemt bombbug ne Btockholm and a line about Russia declared no invasion occurred. The note references an apparent move by German planning as cash act.

Stockholm

Argentine Navy Revolts Against New Regime

New York dispatch reports the Argentine Navy under Rear Admiral Verengo Linn revolted against the Faerell government. A Buenos Aires source claimed Ramirez escaped custody. a proclamation called for restoration of Ramirez. A separate plot to seize the capital was reportedly quelled, with troops marching toward Buenos Aires and unrest spreading in government circles.

New York Argentina Verengo Linnhen Faerell Monte United Pres Burnee Herrera Buenos Airee Ramires Navy Parvell Alsg Colona Pergo Tha ‘Unig Nationa Tamas Daigo Voapital Gillah United Prem Anny Uoope Buenon Alves Ramirez

Argentina police arrest axis spies

Buenos Aires Tumday reports federal authorities announce the arrest of several Axis agents tied to a coastal radio station and the Graf Spee plot. Police identify German agent Guillermo Smullilx as photographing the coastline under orders from the German attaché general. Investigations probe Nazi and Japanese espionage links hindered by language barriers.

Buenos Aires Tumday Federal Ellos Ish Votunly Secape Aullere Graf Spee Guiliermo Smullilx Atteche- General Vriederck Wolff Argentina Newa Agency Trang-oveat Activitieve Dimcultien

Three Nazi Generals Executed for Retreating

Berlin reports three German generals were shot for insubordination after retreatting without orders. General Engelbrecht of the 16th Division Major General von Lindmann and an unnamed officer faced execution, ordered by Hitler, as part of a wider purge reflecting internal Nazi power struggles and battlefield reverses.

New York Berlin Engelbrecht von Lindemann Pakoy Hitler Secon Stockholm Funasia Stalingrad Himmler Generalx

Canada suspends meat rationing amid wartime needs

Report from Ottawa states the government suspends meat rationing to support Britain during the war. Authorities indicate new measures will allow increased meat supplies for military and essential civilian use, with details on allocation to be released soon.

Germany Faces Heavy Task to Meet Invasion

Reports from London on Tuesday state Germany acknowledges a heavy task to counter a planned invasion. British and American forces are tightening preparations as ministerial crises and shifts ripple through neutral capitals, with Bulgaria moving toward armistice talks.

Germany London Lanka Turkey Amari West Front Crise Changua Sofia

Heavy German shelling of Anzio beachhead reported

Allied and Axis lines clash as German bombardment pounds Anzio and Nettuno areas. Reuters and Rome radio report renewed enemy pressure, and Italian radio notes intermittent Allied air and artillery operations with mixed results.

Anzio Waide Anna Rome Radio Intert Ansio BLP Allera Angio Reuters Amzio Aimee Tha Vichy Nettuno Fifth Army

Time Drawing Near for Allied Victory

Stalin asserted that timely Allied victory is near as Helsinki and the Allied forces coordinated with British and American troops press Moscow Teheran and aim for a swift triumph over Nazi Germany, in a message to President Roosevelt on the 38th anniversary of the Red Army.

Germany Ussie Wee Marie ‘Winaiah Boviet Magee Washington Tam Hovlet Moscow Teheran Stalin Rooanvelt

Soviet Military Mission In Britain Reported Halted

In London on Tuesday Soviet military mission members including two Russian admirals and a general were reportedly captured. the incident occurred during two days of activity in the English countryside. The United States Army and navy forces are said to have restrained the Soviet group as part of broader wartime operations.

London Ind Ouner Britain United States Army

Fighter Mosquito Version Reported in London

London reports a fighter version of the Mosquito bomber capable of carrying 900 bombs under each wing and 2000 pounds carried aboard in the fuselage. The new variant mounts four cannons and two machines guns, nearly doubling the official Mosquito bombload.

London

Russians Enter Suburbs of Pskov

Russians push toward the Pskov suburbs as forces advance from the northeast within ten miles of the city. German defenses along Pakov and Polotek hold, with heavy artillery and tanks reported near the front as fighting intensifies and German rearguard actions are noted.

Pskov Keak Alek Pakov von Kinichier Mble Gulf of Finiana von Muinier Pakay Bevees Russlats Pascat Parle Ausalan Smee Kre Neuthern Rua Iarth Flumiana

Waggling Tongues Aid Jape

Unclear OCR text describes unauthorized persons, military and Avilana discussing the Kiake invasion date at Uwembarka. Mentions Major Albert Stowe of the Army, and references a Jape Rad full. Text is garbled with many unreadable fragments and nonsensical phrases.

Seattle Tusday Avilana Uwembarka Benitie Albert Stowe

Air power updates amid arakan battalions and raids

Fragmentary report describes repeated air power activity and attacks around Arakan and coastal targets. Mentions dates, locations, and forces involved, including references to citizens, divisions, and international responses, with unclear spelling and scattered names.

German Morale Not Shattered by Bombing Raids

Dispatch from Lisbon relays Internews observations on German morale during wartime, noting morale appears intact despite bombing. Report cites travelers and industry output claims, with mixed interpretations of civilian endurance and potential for continued resistance.

Lonton Tusatag Lisbon Germany Geri Lanka Arma Baie Ratise Tre Iy

China to Demand Compensation Over War Damages

The Chinese government plans to demand compensation from Japan for war damages and to pursue a settlement through official channels. The move reflects ongoing tensions and a push for restitution for losses attributed to prior conflicts.

China

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