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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 25, 1944

Page

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Fleets of 5 000 Planes Intensify Air Offensive

British and American air forces mounted a major daylight raid on Berlin with 1 600 heavy bombers, followed by a Royal Air Force night attack on Frankfurt dropping 3 000 tons of bombs. A third strike involved 1 700 American planes targeting Ruhr fortresses, while German warnings and countermeasures marked a tense, continuous air campaign across Western Europe.

London We Reich U.S Berlin R.A.F Frankfurt Bombar Command Planas Ruhr Aguinel Armintean Allewalte Pilotn Mrniarlem Iota Fiymp Wortersees Thocliek Teat Nheth Maury Errthern Gereramy Gernan Newagrniy Osmaltot Aten Rome French Calala Dunkirk Minzer Ge Man Mto Hmilart An Toon Bambertrack Munster Muntange

Extension plan debated by committee on house floor

Timewing Congress committee on Foreign Affairs recommended extending the lease program until July 19 1965 but shifted focus from the ombudsman case to a broader war effort. The debate featured changes in leadership and emphasis between proponents and opponents.

Washington United States

Australians Fly Liberators Against Japs

Four engined bombers now in action against Japanese targets in New Guinea. Liberator crews from Anatredia earned prep in American service and were assigned to the Australian Liberator squadron after long air sorties over Wewak and surrounding areas.

TFN Ramsayens Enery Parka New Guinea Aumiraliana Taberetare Gale An Ringland

Turkey ready to fight ff arms supplied

Ankara reports Turkey prepared to resist if arms reach it. Daily Express correspondent cites a February Turkish military mission warning that a second front would pressure Britain and the United States to curb Turkey’s plans. The informant said Turkey would receive tanks and planes to defend its borders, with Parliament expected to approve if Britain consents.

Turkey Agure Britain Americe Gait Nat Mrtain

American Nation to Honour Army of Liberation

President Reed calls Ames to observe Armies of liberation day and honor veterans. He pledges unity, preparation, and support with patriotic resolve as the nation remembers bravery and the path toward freedom.

Army OF Liberation America

Exindon rlany The Admiralty prauncay Gat the Wrigate

Exindon rlany reports unusual activity near the harbor as Admiralty officials address a wobble in the Wrigate. Local authorities confirm investigations and urge calm while records are reviewed.

Exindon Rlany The Admiralty Pracuncay Wrigate

German seizure of Hungary dictated by fear

London dispatch reports Berlin fears over Hungary's government change and German pressure leading to Hungary cut off from European communications. Reports claim Budapest and Hungarian leadership face German influence, with claims of Allied relief and various denials about resignations, arrests, and troop movements toward Romania.

Hungary London Berlin Mamgury Europe Carman Mighem Bertin Nile Horthy Lem Komigeserg Thorenembera Hungaian Legation Baiin Yiurouiny Tito Kallay Kallay Aimvels Mathally Reuters Zurich Gemann Stockholm Llelit Kuborfis Uns Ankern Fumania Bafta Pudine Rumania Prut Parschuliets Auvo

Germans Fight Stubbornly for Cassino

Allied dispatches describe fierce German resistance around Cassino and Mount Cairo while New Zealand infantry and Allied forces probe, shell, and counterattack. Reports note heavy bombardment, local gains and prisoners taken, with concern over disrupted supply lines and a precarious front near Florence and Verona amid broader Allied advances.

London Germad Cassing Portella Vallerotande Bun Michie Luttwaite Galea Fevelle New Zealand Lara Peratrope Cer Dimminlan Leon Pointe Rome Americas Florence Verona Comunitien United Press Casio Pa Ladicn Wif

Soviet Thrusts Sweep 500 Mile Front Across Rumani Front

A British United Press dispatch from London reports a wide Soviet advance along a 500 mile front against Romania, with coordinated efforts in Ukraine. The Red Army drives toward German positions, claiming significant gains near the Dniester and approaches to major rail hubs as German defenses crumble. The German High Command reportedly contemplates shifting forces, while Soviet strategy appears to aim at breaking through key fortifications and disrupting Romanian and German lines.

London Ukraine Red Army Moscow British United Press Tee Germana Colin Iwaley Pereumiek Perret Nikolayev Voanesensk Nikolayre Alice Owen Jewie Dghurg Hank Liniowter Anukes Flaum Whieke Perwura United Prom Sage Li Utter Domaratina Bon Marin Irving

US and Britain face naval patrols in Europe

Amid wartime action, Allied forces strengthen anti submarine patrols in European waters. US and British naval units operated near strategic facilities as radar and air patrols bolster coastal defenses.

Sphoon Thurwayy United Staten Great Britain Naval Pines Patrala RAF Amd

Soviet Finnish Talks Not Yet Terminated

incomplete text reports that Soviet Finnish peace talks have not yet ended. reference to United States and Allied positions, with hopes that Finland may distance from Germany and align with American interests. continues with uncertain wording and fragmented sentences.

Invasion Army Ready for Action Tone

Fragmented text references invasion and preparations with unclear attributions. Mentions Montgomery and support, aims to mobilize, discuss participation in a major event, and imply a strong call to action amid wartime rhetoric. No clear dates, places, or concrete outcomes available in the readable fragments.

Royalty Watch Invasion Tactics For Second Front

Fragmentary OCR recounts a royal event with a princess and guards departing a palace as forces prepare a city defense. The text mentions Grenadier Guards, Vane guna, and Vira, with references to arming troops and defensive craft in a tense invader scenario.

Ata Eatiea Owen reBlinet Grenadier Guaris Pinand Tered Gery Vane Guna Vira Sinteparpeding Kérambiing Inviution Ain Inter

Amatine Coal Strike Spreads Across Yorkshire Lines

Amatine Coal Atuere extends EnnuaN Thurguay with strikes spreading through Yorkshire rail lines. Output uncertainty shows output at 46 000 units and 59 000 units forecast. fears grow as nationwide stoppages may extend.

Ennuan Thurguay Yorkshire Liemen Jehdere Eandyn van Aatly

Japanese sea losses in New Guinea coastal sweep

A World War II briefing describes Japanese losses along the New Guinea coast from coastal raids and air attacks. It notes ships and barges sunk or damaged, enemy aircraft countered, Allied air patrols, and bombardment of ports and bases with ships and formations named in the report.

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Japs Advance From Tiddim Reported as Push Near Chindwin

A wartime dispatch from the area says Japanese forces pressed from Tiddim toward the Chindwin region. Allied communique notes enemy positions along the Ataphal Tadain road, with engagements near Dakin as air and river support continue.

NIGW Vantagrost Chindwin Thureday Ataphal-Tadin Thurering Eldaing Dakin

Indian ships raid Jap port on Burma coast

British and Allied reports describe Indian ships bombarding a Japanese port along the Burma coast for four days. The bombardment targeted enemy positions near Hanam Bay and Alextahyten, with fires started and ships providing air cover. Japanese recon aircraft were active, but Allied gunners claimed to frustrate incursions as ships attacked supply dumps and enemy positions.

Burma Hanan Bay Alextahyten Une Ceedeu Uae Atyau Enipa TavIe Epson Ehip Bovalyera

Ramason Trams Hil in AST War Report

Fragmented OCR describes air bombardments across Pacific atolls including Ponape and Kuisair by Navy and Army units. It notes large bomb tonnage, heavy explosions, and mentions ships, squadrons, and various named units in a battle context.

Wenner Miteahais Ube Vna Army Ponape Kuisair Tubray Warshomen Navy Ventunae Hellcats Army Laboratore Ehella Marine Dauintiesoe Evirmairs Winnitian Dinapr Sintal Eng

Political Objective at Jape EW TORK Friday

Fragmented readable text mentions Ja owe quint Td and New Lark Fama with references to government, generals, and Manipur state capital as a communications center. The fragmentary nature yields unclear events and actors, with no clear outcome or coherent narrative.

Owe Quint Ajo Bald Win Lark Fama Vary United Geo Generit Japanaar Manipur Wma Contentives

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