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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1942
Page
1
War correspondent report from the Pacific theatre describes Australian troops encircling Japanese patrols near New Guinea. Allies launched heavy bombardment and mortar fire, forcing Japanese to retire while Allied aircraft supported advances toward Buin and the Buin airfield.
General Maé announced today that Byron Darnton, war correspondent for the New York Times, was accidentally killed. Darnton covered events from Buna to France with the American Expeditionary Forces, earning praise for gallantry and service before his death.
A wartime dispatch discusses fleet movements toward Guadalcanal and New Georgia, noting American air force support and heavy bombers against Japanese positions. It cites strategic aims, command unity, and the balance of public morale with military secrecy, through remarks attributed to officials and observers.
A Washington dispatch reports Admiral Stundiey Ameninga Arm enador met with the Secretary for Sinje Cordell Ahi and others to discuss the purpose and timing of American aid to Russia. The dialogue referenced ensuring delivery of supplies, with prior statements noted about sanction or delay considerations.
The Times reports Prime Minister Churchill invited Mr. Liogil Georgi to address a joint meeting of both Houses in London. Field Marshal Beaute is expected to attend, with the Parliament's address expected to be delivered by a senior officer.
A military communique reports Vichy troops outflanked and overwhelmed near Ambositra on the road to Fianarantsoa. Prisoners, including Colonel Bes Eas and Lieutenant-Colonel Pennaresu, number around 800. Mortars and heavy weapons were captured as Allied forces push south beyond Ambositra.
Descriptive wartime dispatch notes heavy and medium bombers striking Tobruk and Bit Mentia with naval aircraft, plus torpedoed ships and shipyard damage. Air battles reported over the Seypnen front with German and Italian pilots claiming successes.
The Berlin News Agency reports Jerlin aviation superiority claims over Malta. Bombing raids claim to have damaged British planes and air defenses, with assertions of continued combat readiness and improved effectiveness in air operations over the Mediterranean theater.
In a London briefing a Sinclaire source claimed Malta suffered 160 attacks in October with Caldera destroyed and 188 killed. 6004 buildings damaged. When asked why Malta wasn’t used for Italy strike, Mr Southby and Mr Sinclair offered unclear replies about counterattack plans.
A Vichy Navy communique says British papers published false reports alleging Vichy forces serviced German U boats. It asserts the French fleet conducted no actions in West Africa Brent or Indives and denies circulating any such Falsifications while noting the extent of the rumors.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer released a list of directors for the Bank of International Settlements. Named are Amxalol Italian, Breandlé Bolsanger French, Baron Grincard French, Walmat Funk German, Alexandre Galopin Belgian, Clorian Italian, Fame Japanese, Otto Nimoy German, Montague Borman British, Loni Booth Swedish, Hermann Schmitz German, Freiner Schroder German, Tap Durty, Marguie de Vogue Tevenci, Exnent Weber, Vanek Karwamote, Clupanene.
A Paris dispatch reports France moving to bolster coastal defences around Dakar amid reports of Allied interest. Prepared units, intensified native support, and new battalions join a broader plan discussed by Marshal Pétain with naval and military leaders.
The article notes new battleships in full commission including the Anson Hews, with engagements and missions hinted. It mentions the ships being active with fleet duty and describes their recent operations and readiness.
British papers push immediate trial of Hess as Moscow and Bevak news comment on wartime justice. Critics argue evidence would be scarce, urge caution in prosecuting war criminals, and warn against pretexts aiding anti fascist campaigns. The piece notes American and British roles and Russian conscience shaping viewpoints.
In London reports say no immediate action is expected from Britain regarding the demand that Hess be tried promptly. UK officials noted only an anch suggestion and cautioned that the Allied approach to war criminals remains under United Nations and Allied government review.
In Calcutta survivors describe a perilous journey by river and air as Surmese refugees reach India after months of exposure in the monsoon. Food drops from planes sustained survivors while authorities organized medical aid and weather-safe transport for the remaining group.
Senator Taft predicted an amendment to the Draft Bill aimed at avoiding drafting youths aged 18. He said it would call up those aged 19, though he did not mention those aged 17. Taft claimed the bill was being rushed and should not be approved until the entire snowpower issue was resolved.
Reports from Moscow and frontline communiques describe intensified German attempts at Stalingrad. Despite heavy rain and reserves, Soviet defenders frustrate raids while Germans reinforce and threaten to cut supplies to the factory districts. Casualties mount as fighting persists along multiple sectors with reports of tanks, artillery and infantry clashes and renewed Soviet countermeasures.
The German assault around Stalingrad continues as tanks, infantry, and artillery push to encircle Soviet defenses near the Volga. Russian countermeasures on the Kalinin front and reinforcements struggle to stem advances amid poor weather and air operations.
Fragmented OCR describes a wartime scene with defenders deploying midrodn and tons of bella while naval cadets and peasant women aid the war effort. It mentions markets, orchards, and villagers feeding the front, with Rusnia hoping Britain will mobilise courage to sustain the Volga region against mosquitos and Dasines.
Reports from Baghdad and Western Germany discuss open question of a second front. British minister Miniver and Mr Casey comment on public sentiment and railway and docks conditions. Persian Gulf official expresses cautious optimism about area activity and wartime mobilization.
A Chilean cabinet reshuffle unfolded in Santiago as President Rios faced demands to dismiss Barros Je and appoint a new foreign minister. Reported resignations reflect calls to end continued diplomatic alignment with the Aste faction and to pursue a different approach to foreign relations.
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