28 Oct 1941
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1941
Page
1
Brief race note records cable Boy beating rival by a four point margin amid unclear names and fractured OCR text. Only core outcome clear is a win by cable Boy with a four point spread.
Telegraph and radio dispatches describe heavy fighting on multiple sectors as German forces press near Rostov and Maloyaroslavets while Soviet units rally. Reports claim substantial German and Russian losses, with tanks, planes, and lorries destroyed and trains disrupted by military action and weather.
A majority report argues repeal of the Neutrality Act is essential to counter German unrestricted submarine warfare and would not change U S neutral status. It notes Nazi policy aims to sink American ships and warns prohibiting ships from war zones would imply blanket permission rules. The report accuses U S policy of inconsistency with supporting democracies while restricting aid and urges action at a New York rally featuring civic groups and speaker former ambassador to Belgium Mr Cudahy.
A terse notice says RAF bombers raided Naples for the fourth night in succession. Details are sparse with no further information on outcomes or targets.
The Daily Mail aeronautical correspondent notes RAF success with two ton Naples bombs but says Britain’s latest back room designs will cause total destruction. He cites a year of bombing experience and Germany’s defenses, claims bigger British bombers carry unprecedented loads, and that six large bombs exceed multiple small ones.
Maurice De Jean, Gaulle's foreign affairs chief, asserts Petain acted as Axis liaison while ambassador in Madrid in November 1940. The piece hints at long standing Petain Axis intrigue via ex-secret service head Lacau, who was jailed then released at Petain's demand. De Jean says Petain remained in touch with Laval after the armistice.
Glasgow reports a total near £13,000,000 raised for War ships Week as Lord Provost Sir Patrick Dollan notes rival Birmingham has started a race, while the Isle of Man collection reaches £688,000 from an £500,000 target.
London reports from a Vichy news agency say General von Stuelpnagel, commander of Germany in France, will release French POWs from Germany if their relatives provide tips in the search for the patriots linked to deaths of German officers in Nantes and Bordeaux. He later said some French informants accepted no monetary reward, promising all their imprisoned relatives will be freed. In London, prayers were held for the 100 hostages in Nantes and Bordeaux, with Canadians, Belgians, Czechs, Poles, and Dutch joining. The Nancy mayor allegedly required workers to swear loyalty to Petain and shun Jaulliste or Communist politics. Bucharest reports hundreds jailed for Communist activity. An Italian article declares satisfaction at the Nantes executions and argues reprisal is warranted.
The Daily Telegraph reports detectives allege that the Ministry for Food is aware of West End hotels and restaurants serving dishes containing horse flesh not licensed for human consumption. Detectives claim to have found a horse carcass prepared in a West End hotel for use in meals.
Japanese spokesman in Tokyo says there were no casualties from the border incident and that no wounded were counted. Japanese forces reportedly left behind equipment including caps, cartridges, and rifles as confirmation of the report.
The Japanese prime minister reaffirmed a national policy stance, emphasizing no retreat in its approach amid ongoing debates. The statement underscored a firm position on environmental and economic strategies as part of broader policy directions.
President Roosevelt urges Americans to sacrifice personal and sectional interests to keep the nation united amid Navy Day plans. He previews a worldwide broadcast speech and stresses readiness of the Navy to face threats.
Report that British and Free French forces invaded French Somaliland is false. Authorities say tribesmen from Tajura rose against Vichy forces, a development that may have spurred rumors of an occupation.
The Air Ministry stated a few enemy aircraft flew overland last night, mainly in south west England. A few bombs were dropped at several points causing slight damage.
Istanbul dispatch reports the Kurtulus delivering Red Cross aid to Greece was greeted by starving crowds in Piraeus. Barefoot children and throngs sought food as 80 percent of shops were shut and many streets and parks lay deserted. Women avoided going outside due to threats of assault.
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