Clapper: World ‘police’
By Raymond Clapper
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Völkischer Beobachter (September 15, 1943)
Das Verräterkleeblatt feige nach Palermo geflohen
König, Kronprinz und Marschall begaben sich unter ‚Alliiertenschutz‘
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Schwere blutige Verluste der Anglo-Amerikaner –
Sowjetangriffe in Noworossijsk gescheitert
Feindliche Stellungen südlich Eboli im Sturm genommen – Feindkreuzer in Brand geworfen
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U.S. War Department (September 15, 1943)
Communiqué
NAVAL
In spite of stiff enemy resistance and air interference, troops with their supplies and equipment continue to be disembarked on the beaches in the Salerno area by the Royal and U.S. Navies working under VAdm. Henry K. Hewitt, USN. The bombardment of enemy positions by strong forces of cruisers and destroyers continues. In one day, one U.S. cruiser fired 355 rounds on enemy tanks and machine-gun nests.
Allied naval forces continue to assist Army movements into the Taranto area and the advance of the 8th Army on the coast of Calabria.
The island of Capri was occupied by an Allied force during the afternoon of September 12. The defense of the island remains with the Italian naval and military authorities who are cooperating with ours.
ARMY
Bitter fighting continues in the 5th Army sector between Salerno and Agropoli. Determined counterattacks have been carried out by both sides. In some places, our troops have been forced to yield around, but new positions are being consolidated and reinforcements continue to arrive rapidly.
Support provided by naval units and our air forces is excellent.
To the south, the 5th Army continued to make progress and our troops have reached Belvedere on the west coast road. In the Taranto sector, operations are proceeding according to plan.
AIR
During the night of September 13-14, and throughout yesterday, heavy, medium and light bombers, fighter-bombers and fighters of the Northwest African Air Forces in their most intensive and concentrated operation to date attacked roads and railroads, enemy positions, transport and troop concentrations at numerous points around the Salerno area. Night bombers continued the attack after darkness. Six enemy aircraft were destroyed during the period. None of our aircraft is missing.
The Pittsburgh Press (September 15, 1943)
GREAT AERIAL ONSLAUGHT CHECKS NAZIS AT SALERNO
Americans yield some ground but hold beachhead
5th Army counterattacks heroically as planes and warships pound foe; bitter battle continues
By Richard D. McMillan, United Press staff writer
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Thousands of fathers here assured of draft deferment
State board orders local groups to follow rules laid down for replacement schedules
By John Troan
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Axis announcement –
Duce proclaimed dictator of new Italian government
Fascist decrees broadcast; German paratroopers set up guard in square before Vatican City
By William B. Dickinson, United Press staff writer
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ROOSEVELT PLANS TO DRAFT BOTH FATHERS AND LABOR
Men and women to be included in service act
Stage being set in capital for President to rule on manpower
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Security levy of $6 billion to be proposed
Roosevelt readies program as Congress opens new debates
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People soon to be let in on nation’s foreign policy
Hull’s address to be followed by detailed plans; Congress approaches subject with caution
By Lyle C. Wilson, United Press staff writer
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Fresh from the people –
Congress finds the home front noisy and angry
Conduct of the war strongly approved, but opposition to bureaucratic meddling approaches mild revolution
By Scripps-Howard Service
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