22 Sep 1941
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1941
Page
1
Dramatic dispatches describe Soviet and German forces near Kiev and Leningrad with renewed fighting around the capital fronts. Reports claim German attempts to seize key positions and heavy counterattacks by Soviet and Allied units, including losses on both sides as war supplies move toward North Africa and Libya.
London dispatch reports the Fighter Command had its busiest day since January as hundreds of Spitfires and Hurricanes took part in operations from Cherbourg to the Dutch coast. Fighters swept continuously to protect bombers with hardly a minute without defensive action.
Bulga ria declares a state of emergency amid rumors of a major Axis move to seize the Crimean peninsula and Caucasus oil. Reports describe German pressure, Russian actions, and Bulgarian reactions as emergency measures tighten across the region.
A Berlin communique claims annihilation of encircled enemy forces and destruction of ships. The report notes German units denying prisoners and sinking a hundred tonnages while pursuing Allied ships in the Beas and Norh seas, with further actions reported by Berlin and London outlets.
Cairo dispatch reports expansion of Allied forces in the Western Desert with tanks guns and aeroplanes, claiming Army of the Nile stronger than at any time since the war began. The piece notes Axis tensions, a sensational Italian mission rumor, raids on Benghazi, coastal bombardments, and Allied air operations near Tripoli and the Tunisian frontier.
The American Legion, after demanding repeal of the Neutrality Act, severed ties with telecommunication mediation and voted against a rewrite urging the President and Congress to keep the public informed on grave threats. The convention adopted a resolution favoring national unity to defend the nation and liberties.
After eleven nights of respite Berlin was raided by British planes on Friday night and again last night. Stuttgart radio reported that RAF raiders over southern Germany penetrated as far as Berlin, with one aircraft shot down.
The article reports U.S. officials predicting a major future war theater in Africa, citing John McCloy on U.S. plans and German forces. It notes Bomber Command strikes on Stettin targets and Allied air losses, with Allied plans for increased long-range aircraft and expanded air power for forthcoming campaigns.
Australian prisoners of war in Germany speak of life in captivity. They describe relative comfort with officers, opportunities for study, and cramped but manageable conditions. Several names and places are referenced as part of their accounts.
An article notes the use of ship radio radios aiding Germany, attributed to commentary by the acting Secretary of the News, James Forrestal, highlighting wartime communications and propaganda concerns.
A report cites Mr. Harriman stating that American air support and supplies will be sent to Britain with no divergence in aid unless Britain approves and that shipments to Russia would be limited only by transport capacity. The message reflects Allied relief plans and evolving wartime aid policies.
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