15 Sep 1943
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1943
Page
1
Berlin radio claimed Allied forces faced collapse at Salerno and Amalfi as Nazi resistance stiffened. Reports described German counterattacks across Italy, Allied landings near Naples, and mounting German reinforcements while Rome warned of arming rebels and tightened security.
Washington reports a naval loss noting the submarine Grenadier failed to return from patrol operations. The terse notice records a possible wartime incident without graphic detail, highlighting the vessel and its disappearance from patrol.
Report from London notes additional Italian vessels now in Allied hands. It mentions 39 at Malta and Algiers, with units at Valetta, plus four Italian submarines and a 5000 ton merchant ship arriving, signaling a broader transfer of assets to the Allied side.
Long dispatches describe German forces retreating toward the Dnieper as Allied and Russian reports differ on troop movements and rail line damage. Intelligence notes large numbers of German divisions and Italian submarine activity, with Allied air and rail disruptions cited and conflicting claims from Paris and Washington about progress toward Kiev and Bryansk.
chaotic dispatch from Cairo and Belgrade describe German efforts to rally fascist factions as Greece and Yugoslavs resist Allied landings. Comprising rail disruptions by Banat loyalists and Italian actions from Trieste to Montenegro, the report notes large scale military activity and shifting fronts amid suspected Allied strategy.
Reports say German forces rescued Mussolini from a mountain fastness and moved him to safety after confinement. Berne and New York sources note confusion over his location and status as Allied forces advance in northern Italy.
A damaged report notes a severe earthquake tremor directed toward Burma at 10 20 p m on Mangas with seismograph readings in New Melne Mine and Wintern College Massachusetts. Tremors lasted several minutes as seismologists logged shocks and injuries advised caution.
The Navy Department announced that medium bombers today successfully tracked shipping and round installations in the Kuriles base. One bomber scored numerous hits, the air fire from Ledhepore left sinking, and damage was recorded to Cranaport and three cargo ships. The Americans last turn to enemy action and aim to return to that base.
In Montreal a Canadian Labour motion urged government takeover of the banking system to shield the public from private financial interests. It also called for state control of transport and ownership of all radio broadcasting to ensure national economic and social welfare.
A damaged World War II era dispatch describes a Japanese raid on Funafuti. It mentions an enemy plane shot down by anti aircraft fire and references Allied air actions around a distant capital. The garbled text hints at timing and locations but contains numerous transcription errors.
New York reports the start of a trial for Nazi spies in America. Defense pleads not guilty as prosecutors outline alleged espionage and troop movement information about ships including the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth. Officials claim evidence places the defendants in contact with German agents.
The Molivien Cabinet has signed in order to give Enrique Penadra an opportunity to reorganize the Miniairy, per LA PAK reports from Malivig. The Tuesday note in The American Associates Prost re. cites the formal step toward restructuring.
From our war correspondent Aart Ota, vivid dispatch describes Bremy retreating Australians and Japanese air activity around Lae, New Britain. Evacuation and damaged airfields, with plans to defend Nang many positions and continue air ferry operations to sustain the war effort.
Reports describe a night assault by heavy bombers on the coastal port and waterfront facilities. Explosives and incendiaries hit barracks and warehouses, with fires and destruction across multiple installations.
Fragmented wartime note reports morale decline among Japanese forces in New Guinea theater. Describes amphibious operations and intensified Allied pressure, with mentions of supply lines and strategic setbacks affecting overall campaign dynamics.
The report cites Senator Maud of the United States noting Allied naval and air supremacy would bring victory as Germany collapses and Japan falls. The discussion mentions a goal of producing 20,000 naval planes and postwar transportation ties among nations.
New York Times correspondent Toemiay reports Brig General Jamieson praising New Zealand air force cooperation with American forces in the Solomons. He notes Japanese air balance remains fragile while Allied bombers and aircraft continue steady operations against Vunamise targets.
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