10 Oct 1942
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Newspaper
Lethbridge Herald
Location
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Date
Oct 10, 1942
Page
1
A four day German offensive north of Stalingrad aimed at reaching the Volga produced up to 80 assaults, many failing to advance. Red Army entrenched for positional warfare as Hitler’s plan to quickly seize the city did not unfold, observers said.
Berlin reports a speeial communiqué from the German high command claiming 12 allied ships were sunk near Cape Town South Africa by German submarines. The same communique says other U boats sank 19 ships off Cape Town and Fortetown West Africa and in the St. Lawrence Gulf North America.
The article describes how Russian and Soviet state theatres train young dancers in Leningrad and Moscow. It notes early admission at age eight, rigorous schooling, and a 20 year career with lifelong pension. It contrasts with cross border tours and the allure of important roles versus minor parts. It mentions the death of Michael Fekite in New York, a former Imperial Ballet member.
An eye witness German officer report in Berne switzerland compares attempts to seize Chely to a moon shot. The Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung reprinted in Basel notes heavy bombardment and ruins while Russian defenders hold and counterattack.
State and local police mounted a sweeping manhunt across Illinois to recapture seven life-term convicts who fled from Stateville prison yesterday afternoon. Leaders Tony Bozer and Hugh Banghart were among those on the run, with two guards and a civilian wounded in the dawn assault. Police spread to major routes toward Chicago as efforts continued hours after the breakout.
Allied airmen carried out a massive raid on Rabaul New Britain spreading 60 tons of bombs to destroy supply dumps barracks and jetties. The operation marked the largest Allied heavy bomber strike in the Southwest Pacific and followed closer advance contact with retreating Japanese while US Australian forces push toward the Owen Stanley range and Kokoda.
Ohia's of No 2 Air Command Royal Canadian Air Force announce the co pilot killed near Darlingford yesterday was D A Cameron of Winnipeg. The Avro Anson bomber belonged to No Air Observer School.
Ontario and federal authorities announce a retaliation plan to chain German prisoners of war in Canada starting noon Eastern Time today if Dieppe Canadians remain unfreed. UK and Canada will impose an equivalent number of chained German prisoners in Canadian and allied camps, with total chained prisoners not to exceed the number originally manacled in Germany.
London reports a government statement condemns unauthorized removal of hands from German prisoners and the subsequent reprisal charge. It asserts Geneva Convention limits on “humane treatment” and notes counterclaims by the German and Brush governments. A separate incident in Sark involved ten prisoners forced to blindfold Germans.
A 16-year-old boy who claimed he never flew before took a plane from an airbase near Birmingham, circled the field for 30 minutes, then made a perfect landing. An RAF officer noted the boy admitted fear during approach. the stunt was revealed in court, where he was fined £2. The youth said he built a homemade aircraft and had read many aeronautics books.
Ottawa officials said Canadian industry, pressed by war needs, is adopting design and production simplifications to save at least 100000 dollars in war plants this year. The broader savings come from more efficient production and replacing brass with substitutes to conserve valuable machine tools amid the war effort.
In Portage la Prairie on a Friday a local graduation ceremony was held at No 7 Observer School. Attendees included graduates Bronson, Cher, Morrie, and Dela.
A damaged report recalls a German low altitude raid on a southeastern English town. British ground defences repelled the intruders near a bakery while townspeople describe the incident as a minor but alarming event.
Fire swept quarters aboard a Halifax ship killing Finn Opstad 22 and an unidentified man believed to be Jions Olson 25. Seven other sailors, including Axel Andersson and A Sjoman, were hospitalized with burns and injuries while more than a dozen crew escaped. Fire trapped the victims as flames spread from port holes through the adjacent deck area before responders arrived.
Allied planes struck forward Egyptian front areas in large scale attacks. The RAF and Middle East HQ report ten Axis fighters shot down and ten damaged, with numerous direct hits and enemy aircraft destroyed on the ground. Bombers and fighters destroyed locomotives and ammunition cars, Bengasi harbor shipping attacked, and 29 motor vehicles hit with anti aircraft batteries silenced.
From a German broadcast dated October 19 Rome reports the Taam fugh command announced Italy’s September war losses: 1873 killed, 5431 wounded, and 3432 missing among Italian armed forces. The heaviest losses were in Russia where the Was army is said to have suffered the total.
The Herald will not be published on Thanksgiving Day a statutory holiday. Latest news bulletins will be posted on the Herald bulletin board Sunday evening and Monday.
Malta report credits George Frederick Beurling with earning the Distinguished Flying Cross after already securing the bar to his Distinguished Flying Medal. The Verdun, Quebec flyer, 20, has downed over 20 enemy aircraft, mostly over Malta, in roughly 100 operational hours, continuing to press despite danger.
London reports that Hitler claims to have achieved a main objective at Stalingrad and will rely on bombardment rather than infantry to finish reducing the city. The broadcast appears designed to prepare the German public for a slowed air assault and potential setback from losses, with further details to continue on Page Direc.
Britain and the United States affirm support for a free China and vow to defend territorial rights. Washington reports both nations ready to negotiate a treaty with the Chinese government to secure immediate relief from aggression and restore Chinese sovereignty. Strong entities include Britain, United States, China, and the Chinese government.
The U S Navy disclosed that a Japanese destroyer was sunk and another destroyer and cruiser damaged as dive bombers and torpedo planes hit enemy warships supporting landings at Guadalcanal in the Solomons. The Japanese forces reinforced troops there despite resistance from American air forces, with losses including seven planes and a small launch. A 7100-ton cruiser was struck by a torpedo and bombs and was seen burning hours later. Additional reports noted coordinated attacks on October 5 against positions at Buks Island Giro Island and Rekaisa Bar in the northwest Solomons, while task forces damaged five enemy ships near Shortland Island.
Lord Tweedsmuir general staff officer in the intelligence branch of the Canadian Army heads quarters is expected to take his seat in the House of Lords soon. He enlisted with Governor General's Footguards at the war's outbreak and crossed overseas with the first Canadian contingent. He is believed to be the second Canadian officer to enter the Lords, after the late Lord Shaughnessy.
United States bombers destroyed 48 enemy planes in Friday's raid on northern France, according to army headquarters. Other items note a Montreal bandit loot, 26 Allied ships sunk claim, Soviet denial of Nazi losses, Roosevelt set to speak Monday, and local prairie livestock sale prices.
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