18 May 1944
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 18, 1944
Page
1
A despotic wartime dispatch notes Australian airmen in Britain nearing repatriation after long service in the Mediterranean and European theaters. It also cites German withdrawal, Allied advances in Italy, and strategic notes from military observers on fronts including Cassino, Monte Cassino, and the Fifth Army line as war aims progress.
Reuters reports Allied gains in Italy as Indian and Allied forces press German positions on high ground near Trine town and Wralkhe. The Indian division repelled counterattacks with air and artillery support while bombers struck gun positions and bridges near Rome front, aiding advance on routes toward the highway.
A wartime dispatch notes pre invasion precautions with a focus on credential checks for personnel and the impact on daily life in the United States. It cites nervous breakdowns and altered routines as the country braces for invasion, reflecting anxiety and uncertainty reported by observers.
Britain reports Spain has ordered German agents to leave and German consuls at Tangier to depart. Spain told Foreign Secretary Eden that German ships and agents would be removed immediately and noted Japan’s role in Tangier. The note cites German headquarters at Tangier and British actions to prevent German ships from returning to Gibraltar.
In a heated Commons meeting Labour leaders criticised Bevan for defying party decisions and causing calamity. The chair urged Bevan to provide a written assurance to abide by standing orders, recommending exclusion from the riotous group of twelve party dissidents.
An all out air raid described by the Allied command reports enemy raids near the Morandésburg region with air forces targeting Berlin areas. The communiqué notes bomber formations and coordinated attacks with planes identified as Comso and Man Yahoos engaging objectives around Barto.
British and Allied units pushed deep into the Kohima front as they break Japanese defenses along the 109 mile line. Reports describe heavy fighting with tanks and bombardments, claiming Allied gains and Chinese involvement supporting operations. Casualties are cited in the thousands on both sides, with major bombardments and air attacks shaping the campaign.
A wartime communique from Britain, America, Norway, Belgium and the Netherlands discusses joint control and civil administration after German retreat. It emphasizes allied military authority, aims to expel Germans, and delineates duties of Allied Commanders amid evolving governance in occupied areas.
An American subsidiary announces the termination of relations with a Swedish company amid wartime aviation concerns. Government officials defend management and employees, noting the company has an excellent wartime record while indicating no plant sales are planned.
London Thursday reports Lord Hornby noting potential government stock amid Wool Growers concern. An estimated 10,000,030 bales could remain end season, with 4,000,005 in Australia and substantial quantities in other regions. Unclear details on overseas holdings and disposal plans.
London reports a successful RAAF action with Squadron Leader Chante Behert shooting down four planes between Breutin and Ie Hattie seaboard in nine minutes. The operation, part of a broader patrol, included the destruction of a Jushera 188 aircraft over the Baltic area. The leader’s crew, including Flying Officer J. Mr. Atlckley of Mar Tiekville, sustained no casualties.
A report from New York notes Labour Party backing for President Roosevelt. The Chiiro correspondent cites party officials reaching 2,001 workers and urging Mr Moorevell to answer the call of duty. Possible vice presidency support for Mr Waly Tuce if renominated. The article discusses war budget requests and naval mobilization figures, with estimates revised downward from original projections.
Allied air units report heavy bombing of Rabaul and surrounding targets. Attacks focus on airfields, supply dumps, ships, and coastal installations with heavy fires and explosions.
Reports from the union front indicate no large scale fighting yet, but heavy battles are anticipated. Berlin commentary notes minor operations in the Carpathians and renewed preparations near Leningrad and other sectors as German outlets predict continued Russian attacks on select fronts.
Fragmented dispatch describes aircraft operations near atolls and islands with limited precision. It notes moderate flak and surface damage while claiming many planes returned safely and that naval bombardments targeted Kirton and Puluwat zones amid improving front conditions.
A wartime report outlines postwar aims focused on full employment and export trade as Britain pursues victory. Lord Wootten and ministers emphasize economic measures, Imperial preferences, and international co-operation to maintain world conditions favorable to commerce.
The text describes a new technique for repairing severed arteries tested on cadavers. It discusses potential applications in battlefield conditions and references historical commentary on its novelty, safety, and possible material innovations. It notes the method may reduce material needs and enable quicker vascular repair under stress.
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