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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 23, 1944

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Rumania Occupation Aims Reported By German Forces

British United Press dispatches claim German four power divisions advance through Hungary toward Rumania. Cairo and Bucharest cables describe German and Hungarian units moving, paratroop activity near Budapest, and high command worries about Hungary. Reports note potential armistice negotiations and intensified German influence in the region.

Nether Rumenia United Press Hungary Rumania Hueve Wugoalavie Hupinge John Ste Pertiaane General von Weicha Balan Weilustr Husinenevan Budapest Samy Reidnut Tmrlet Ange Natal Tioning Land Chraah Atcoet Avion Terjet Reutere Algiers Hat Bude Anieara Pom Zurich Rgmling Hungarien Sr Voetieeg Lone Point Bette Urion Teemrand Berlin Knoomy Ndt Germany Beith Tolted Amore Nasi Bentthern Gestapo

Germans Make Fire Raid on London Area

A night raid by German forces struck the London area with aerial bombs and incendiaries. Explosions shattered a London publishing firm's building, causing casualties and significant destruction across a broad suburban arc as investigators assess the air raid’s scale and target patterns.

London

Development of Persian Oil Resources Pipeline Plan

Washington reports a plan to build a trans Arabian pipeline as a military measure and to secure petroleum for wartime needs. The Secretary of the Navy supported a limited number of companies to participate, noting 80 percent of oil used in the war came from a few sources and stressing strategic reserves and tanker space. Aims included restricting American oil only for U.S. use and avoiding export curtailment beyond necessity.

Washington Bratt Phere Ubu Miditerranean Comet Kay United States England

No U S Dealings With Vichy in Post War Period

Article argues the United States should avoid any collaboration with the Vichy regime after World War II. It condemns recognizing or aiding Vichy authorities and contends U S policy should sever ties to prevent German influence and wartime sympathies. The piece critiques official engagements and urges a firm stance against Vichy collaboration.

U.S Washington Tunstay France Rsa Blake Department United States

Germans Hold Resistance Remnants at Cassino Town

Allied and German forces clash amid Cassino remnants as Germans shell and repel patrols. New Zealanders, Endluns, and Blarecenna encirclement attempts persist, with heavy artillery and machine gun fire in and around the monastery area.

Cassino Ornamyotator Praagner New Kemisaderm Sanin Yeustern Endluns

French Landing on Island Off Italy Reported

A French communique stated forces landed on an island off Italy between Corsica and Sardinia and reported 36 captives.

Italy Hondo Weanondey Morocco Padio Betwen Corrice Maly

Change in German Command in Ukraine

Fragmented battle report details shifting German command and frontline moves in Ukraine. Mentions disengagement attempts, tank and artillery actions, and intensifying fighting along the Dniester and near Rivals, with multiple divisions and fronts referenced. Reports indicate ongoing operations and near-term offensives expected hourly.

Ukraine

Germans convert Polish camp to death factory report

London reports a notorious camp at Auschwitz in Poland has become a death factory. The piece claims crematoria operate for mass killings of thousands brought from Athens and other cities, with victims including Belgians French and Dutch among the survivors.

London Oxworcim Poland Pullatz Suborition

Allied Landings Seize Islands 580 Miles From Truk

Allied forces seized islands about 580 miles from Truk amid a bombardment of Kavieng. Reports describe Japanese air and sea defenses, heavy shelling, and mounting destruction as Allied troops push inland, with evacuation of residents and continued reconnaissance and bombardment in the surrounding area.

Truk

Bombing Campaign Report From Aerial Attacks Across Pacific Arsenal

Report details aerial bombardment by Liberaty and Motlandia units across multiple targets in New Guinea and nearby areas. Describes tonnage dropped, damaged ships and installations, and patrols supporting strikes from Solomons to Madang and beyond. Mentions specific locations and enemy defenses, with heavy emphasis on success and scope of operations.

Shyer Susie Los Lammas Trak New Yale Sivafra Montagu Harbour Hay Tone Hollandia Aitupa Ceredromi Bivouae Harvey Bay Imediven Unite Saate Angorust Laudings Madang Churmediven Uniter Alesiafen Erate

U S Task Force Trapped by Japanese Fleet

A distorted wartime report claims a U S task force was trapped by a Japanese fleet in Alaskan waters amid alleged bungling by the Federal Communications Commission. Recovered quotes reference Representative Miller and include names like Stanton Hooper and Ramdas, amid unclear attributions.

U.S IGTON Turaday Alankan Federal Communications Commission Miller Harnenit Descom Saijin Amuwrluan Stanton Hooper Iniajiniene Denny Enlee Couneet Fodarnt Communications Pinionietan Wbouk the Terrible Charac Wien

U S Submarines Sunk 15 Japanese Ships

Washington reports a Navy communique stating submarines scored 15 enemy ships sunk in the Pacific. Japanese losses include larger cruisers, destroyers, and escorts as U.S. anti submarine planes and Liberator planes attacked enemy positions, with a bombardment and aerial strikes continuing in the Marianas region.

Washington Navy Etritind Amor Cho ebmernEs Vmimerican Aubemnrine Tate Iurea Zapanst Anti-aubmarine Techiane Liberators Fer Mitenelie Marine Deuntivanos Coreuiis Navy Venturey Maranaiite

Truk Raiders Caught Enemy Unprepared In Raid

Army reports a raid on Truk by enemy defenses near mined areas. Aircraft accuracy damaged targets and left unrepaired facilities. Communications noted reduced light and visibility during the operation with planes over the target for a brief period.

Truk Pavitt Aghia Dano

Cable of thanks from senior Allied leaders to Japanese service members

A terse wartime message from General MacArthur and allied generals expresses appreciation for Japanese conduct by sailors and soldiers. The note urges personal pride and conveys satisfaction with their exemplary behavior and discipline in service.

MacArthur George Keenney Walter Krunger

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