13 Oct 1942
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1942
Page
1
wartime dispatches describe heavy fighting near Moscow with German counterattacks repelled and Soviet forces countering in multiple sectors. Soviet reports claim advances and shelling along the front, with casualties mounting on both sides as positions shift.
A chaotic wartime dispatch reports air blasts directed at Buna. It notes damaged poles and failed Japanese reconnaissance near Raven and Jerusalem bomb fears. The Stockholm and New York cabinet mentions warn of homeland attacks and Jewish refuge fears amid ongoing war coverage.
A fragmentary report notes the front line directly influencing Rumin outcomes as Soviet and Mus Jalan forces engage in actions aboard Japan. The terse text hints at shifting fortunes and military cooperation amid ongoing hostilities.
London Sunday dispatch recalls heightened fear of U boat danger and fighting as Allied convoys press on. The report describes German threats, desert journeys, prisoner fears, and the tense atmosphere surrounding naval warfare and strategic movements across theatres.
A wartime dispatch reports that empty bottles were reportedly employed in an air raid against Delhi, with the encounter described in terse terms from the war desk. The account notes the tactic and its claimed effects, reflecting ongoing Allied concerns over German and Japanese bombardments.
Vague OCR text hints at traffic disruptions and safety concerns on a numbered road. Local officials weigh guarantees and roadblocks to ease congestion. Public sentiment mixed as planners push for immediate fixes versus long term solutions.
A war communique reports Chinese forces manning positions south of Tangywag in Hupeh Province and repelling a 2000 strong Japanese attempt. After a bombardment, Chinese troops withdrew to their original positions.
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest a Washington visit and a cited statement, with unclear names and details. The garbled text references a person named Tag Waited Prete and a notable decaton or event tied to the visit. Further readable context is needed for a precise summary.
Reported German plans to study the treatment of prisoners of war at Dieppe and the British response to capture details. Assertions include barefoot captives and limited nourishment, with Tokyo accusing Britain of mistreatment of Japanese internees in India amid ongoing camp conditions and harsh weather.
A German air raid strikes Britain with bombers over the Dutch coast and attacks on London and a northeast town. Casualties rise as shops, boats, and homes are damaged, with multiple fatalities reported and rescue efforts underway.
British led corvettes operating in the Atlantic under a destroyer claim success against U-boats. Over four hours they faced 18 surfaced contacts and launched 33 depth charge attacks. Four U-boats reportedly damaged as transports nearby were reported sinking. ships included a transport bound for Preston and another bound for Capetown.
Reports from London say Gestapo chief Herr Himmler instructed Hiller to remove every Jew from Germany by Wednesday 1940. Berlin would be the only German city with Jews left, as authorities intensify relocation to labor camps and execution sites near Warnow Afinat and Lave, amid scarce rolling stock and vast scope of the operation.
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