Germans Lose Fifty Planes Near Anzio and Rome Front
German forces pressed the Netuno beachhead but were repulsed near Carroceto as the 5th Army widened the bridgehead toward Rome. Allied command reports said at least 50 German planes were shot down in 24 hours, with bombers targeting air fields near Marseille and Montpellier. Heavy fighting continued along the Cassino and Liri fronts as Allied and German formations clashed and troops pressed advances.
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Wes Gallagher
Associated Press
LGIERS
10th army
Nettuno
Carroceto
Via Anziate
Anzio
Rome
France
Marseille
Montpellier
5th Army
Don Whitehead
Harold Alexander
Hermann Goering
29th armored Grenadiers
Hitler
Gustav
Mauled Nazi Army Flees on Russian Front
Moscow dispatch reports German forces retreating toward a line through Narva and Luga as Red Army troops shattered siege works around Leningrad. Axis units hold two key towns on the Leningrad Moscow line as another column fights near Novgorod and Lake Ilmen. Up to 100000 Nazis isolated north of Lake Timen face possible encirclement or death in swamp country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HENRY C. CASSIDY
Associated: Press
MOSCOW
Russia
Narva
Estonia
Luga
Staraya Russa
Leningrad
Volosovo
Tosno
Lyuban
Chudovo
Leningrad-Moscow
Britain Says Thousands Die While Prisoners Of Japan
Foreign Secretary Eden told the House of Commons that thousands of British troops died as prisoners under tropical jungle conditions without shelter clothing food or medical care. He tied this to reports that Japanese authorities misled with postcards and letters and warned the record of their military authorities will not be forgotten.
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Joe
C.P
Eden
house of commons
Britain
Japan
United States army
Washington
Bataan and
Corregidor
Breendonck camp details emerge from Brussels professor
The Ottawa Journal reports first hand evidence on conditions at Breendonck concentration camp near Antwerp. Prisoners suffer severe punishment including hooded guards, long damp casemates, starvation, overwork, and torture. One method involves a man kept under water until exhaustion, then rescued to repeat the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breendonck
Belgium
London
Ottawa Journal
M. Paul M. G. Levy
Brussels
America
Antwerp
G.HL.Q
Argentine Leader Warns Axis Against Reprisals
President Pedro Ramirez warned Germany and Japan against reprisals after Argentina cut diplomatic ties with the Axis. He urged calm among Argentines and said security measures would mirror those used domestically, not targeting Axis citizens but ensuring national safety. He stressed vigilance in international affairs while defending the government’s generous proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. ALMENS
Associated Press
BUENOS AIRES
Pedro Ramirez
Germany
Japan
Axis
Argentina
Ramirez
Arturo Rawson
Brazil
Rawson
Ramon S. Castillo
Parliamentary News Bullets From Ottawa on Dominion Policy
Ottawa reports show Lieut Tremblay criticizing outside directives from Halifax while praising Canadianism over Imperialism. Capt Tucker calls throne speech epoch making and endorses social security reforms including minimum price guarantees for staple farm products and family allowances. He cites WWI air training plan role and urges disarming Germany and Japan to prevent future wars.
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D. Tremblay
Dorchester
house of commons
Atlantic
Canada
Lieut. Tremblay
Lord Halifax
United States
Toronto
Britain
Russia
China
Lieut
Tremblay
Dominion
Walter Tucker
Lab
Rosthern
L. D. Tremblay
Tucker
Germany
Japan
Capital War Plants Hit in Berlin Night Raid
London reports a massive RAF and RCAF bombing of Berlin as part of a sustained obliteration campaign. The 12th heavy attack caused widespread fires and the loss of 34 aircraft, with eight Canadian bombers missing, while other bombers struck Heligoland and western Germany. The operation is described as a decisive finishing stroke in the ongoing effort to cripple Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. HERCHER
Associated Press
LONDON
R.A.F
RCAF
Berlin
air ministry
R.A
Heligoland
North Sea Island
Germany
France
Allied drive advances as Pacific fronts widen
Allied headquarters report gains on New Guinea coast as Australian and US forces push beyond Sio and Bergen Bay. Marines enlarge Bergen Bay beachhead, seize Natamo Point, and push 1 1/4 miles from Hill 660 while bombing and naval action target Admiralty Islands and Rabaul. In Bougainville, Empress Augusta Bay area expands above Torikina River with artillery support. Near Kavieng, a heavy bomber hits a target.
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ALLIED HEADQUARTERS
New Guinea
C.P
Sio
Bergen Bay
New Britain
Admiralty Islands
Rabaul
Tobera
Pacific
United States navy
mid-Pacific
Marshall Islands
Marshall group
Natamo Point
United States
Australian New Guinea
Saidor
Bougainville
Solomons
Empress Augusta Bay
Torokina River
Kavieng
New Ireland
King Speaks On Atrocities in Japanese POW Camps
Ottawa dispatch reports Prime Minister Mackenzie King defending Canadian efforts to aid Allied prisoners of war held by Japan after the fall of Hong Kong in 1941. He said reports of torture are almost incredible and noted repeated attempts to secure supplies and mail for POWs, while condemning Japanese disregard of protests and POW care obligations. He voiced sympathy for Britain and the United States and shared their shame and indignation.
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Thailand
Hong Kong
Eden
OTTAWA
CPI
Mackenzie King
House of Commons
King
Philippines
United States office of war information
Washington
Britain
U.S
Mr. King
Full Canadian Corps In Italian Battle By Jack Brayley
Confirmation that a full Canadian army corps under Lt GEN H D G Crerar fought with the British 8th Army on the Italian Adriatic front was announced. The 1st Division is there with reinforcements believed to form a corps. Mentioned units include Princess Patricia's Canadians, Loyal Edmonton Regt, Seaforth Highlanders, Royal Canadian Regt, Hastings and Prince Edward, 48th Highlanders, Royal 22nd, Carleton and York, West Nova Scotia, Princess Louise Dragoon Guards, and defenders in action near Amielli River and Ortona. Maj Gen Chris Vokes likely commands the corps with Gen Simonds a former 1st division leader.
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Cassino
Rapido
Liri
Mount
Belvedere
Garigliano
Formis
8th Army
Adriatic
JACK BRAYLEY
OTTAWA
C.P
H. D. G. Crerar
Halian Adriatic
Italy
Crerar
defence headquarters
Three Rivers Regiment
Douglas Amazon
Amielli
Ross Munro
London
Maritime Provinces
Ontario
Western Canada
Princess Patricia’s
Canadian Light Infantry
Edmontons
Seaforth Highlanders
Ortona
Royal Canadian Regiment
Hastings
Prince Edward
Gov't Seizes Eldorado Mining Firm in War Expropriation
OTTAWA Jan 28 All properties of Eldorado Mining and Refining Ltd were expropriated by the government to aid the war effort. Munitions Minister Howe said the move affects present operations with officers asked to stay on, while shareholders including large holders sold at 1.35 a share. The government offered the same price to all shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OTTAWA
C.P
Eldorado, Mining and Refining Ltd
Howe
house of commons
Russians Take Lyuban in Push on Moscow Leningrad Line
Stalin announced the capture of Lyuban and a continuing Red Army advance along the crucial Leningrad Moscow rail line. Other rail stations fell as relief supplies to prisoners remained blocked. In Belgrade railway cuts Yugoslav partisans severed the Belgrade Zagreb line in six places. The RAF hit Berlin with 1508 tons of bombs in two raids, though 800 tons less than the Jan 20 raid. The Japanese attaché in Bucharest was jailed and two soldiers arrested over illicit radio links with Moscow. Argentina cut all financial and commercial ties with Germany Japan and other Axis powers.
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LYUBAN
MOSCOW-LENINGRAD
LONDON
C.P
Leningrad
Moscow
Joseph Stalin
JAPAN
WASHINGTON
A.P
Stephen Early
BELGRADE
Belgrade-Zagreb
Josip Broz
Tito
Cairo
BERLIN
A P
RAF
air ministry
RUMANIA
ANKARA
Turkey
Bucharest
Russia
Romania
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London Spectator
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