Korean situation reviewed by MacArthur Readjustment completed
General MacArthur said the withdrawal of the 10th Corps from Hung Nam completed the readjustment of United Nations troops after China's entry into the Korean war. He noted the UN command faced a sudden major assault but endured with limited losses and preserved maneuver—an ongoing test of UN leadership.
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Tokio
P.-Reuter
MacArthur
10Th Corps
Hungnam
Failure of Political Intelligence in Korea War News
General MacArthur warned that Chinese forces committed to the war were larger than claimed and that United Nations advances forced China to split its forces. He said the curtain of political restraint did not affect the decisive push by the Eighth Army and the 10th Corps kept Communist offensives in check.
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MacArthur
China
United Nations
Eighth Army
10Th Corps
Turbulent Korean War Update Ends With Explosion in Seoul
Disjointed dispatches describe North Korea and Chinese actions near the Korean peninsula with heavy fighting and reported losses on both sides. In Seoul, a hit on a vehicle carrying Vice Minister Chang to the Assembly leaves several injured, while other reports mention naval movements and air operations.
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Korean N Assembly
Seoul
Chang
Truman curtails holiday plans for Washington trip
President Truman will cut short his vacation and return to Washington by air tomorrow to confer with Secretary of State Dean Acheson and Defense Secretary General Marshall. The decision follows a telephone discussion with General Marshall and Mr Acheson. Talks will cover Eisenhower’s departure for Europe, Korea readiness in light of Chinese activity, and U.S. preparedness measures at home before Congress convenes January 3.
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Washington
Dean Acheson
G. Marshall
Joseph Short
Mr Short
Merswall
Acheson
Amazing wind tunnel tests promise new weapon data
Rear Admiral A G Noble announces wind tunnel tests reaching speeds many times the sound barrier. Navy officials say the tests, using high pressure air through narrow passages, yield potential design information for faster flying craft and longer range weapons. A computer aided a decade of calculations in weeks, accelerating progress.
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A G. Noble
Navy
Nodle
Noale
Anme Math Trattea
Is Arms Build-Up Fast Enough
Washington reports assess U S mobilization to meet a Soviet attack in 1952 with 1 25 to 1 5 million troops in Europe The plan relies on rapid readiness from draftees volunteers and reserves with early mobilization potential while training remains a limiting factor Army estimates place current strength around 835 000 with 120 000 reserves called up and 100 30 000 drafted as training pipelines extend weeks additional measures include drafting women for non combat duties and veterans to bolster instructional ranks
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United States
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France
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Atlantic
Johnsons fine performance seals Queensland win bid
Queensland opens with Len Johnson taking three wickets for 15 balls to end South Australia innings at 223. Queensland nine wickets in hand require 65 runs to win their first Shield match of the season as McCool and Grout dismiss opponents, while detailed scores from both sides appear amid a broader report.
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Queensland
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South Australia
Tragic Christmas Day Drowning Near Dirranbandi
Ken neth Jerome a 12 year old boy drowned in the Balonne River at Wirenbah 17 miles from Dirranbandi on Christmas Day. Police and civilians dragged the river through the night and recovered the body late today.
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Wirenbah
Centennial swimming meet opens in Christchurch pool
The centennial swimming programme started at the Olympic Pool with strong international entries. Irma Schu macher of Holland won the 110 yards women’s freestyle in 68.7 seconds, a NZ record by over four seconds, finishing six yards ahead of Barbara Hicks of Western Australia. G Gall iard of Holland won the 110 yards women’s backstroke after a tight race with Judy Joy Davies, with Davies finishing second and H Yate of England third. The 220 yards men’s freestyle saw J McLane and W Heusner of the United States take first and second in 2 141-5, followed by A Gil christ of Canada.
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AAP -Reuter’s
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Holland
New Zealand
Barbara Hicks
Western Australia
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G. Galliard
Davies
J. J. Davies
Australia
H Yate
England
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J. Stewart
J. McLane
United States
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A. Gilchrist
Canada
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Cycle Collision at Mackay injures two men
Mackay December collision between a motorcycle and a three wheeler injures two men Aubrey Stoke 42 Main Roads Commission employee suffers probable loss of sight fracture of right temple lacerations and shock Ron Hoffman 20 local cleaner has a head wound concussions and abrasions Albert Joos suffers facial injuries and limp follow up expected.
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Main Roads Commission
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Lore
Albert Joos
Slsanes
Seaman Cushley Drowns in Moreton Bay Off Redcliffe Jetty
George Kenneth Cushley a 25 year old merchant marine engineer officer from Belfast Northern Ireland drowned off the Redcliffe Jetty in Moreton Bay today. He dived with Ashley Chessher of Brisbane. Chessher swam to safety while Cushley sank and could not be revived after rescue attempts. A Palana officer noted Cushley left the ship with a suitcase around 6 pm Monday and was missing from his cabin that night.
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Creel Falams
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Roy Canham
En Jones
Palana
Hastings River Tragedy at Port Macquarie
Archibald Halls 36 of Cessnock drowned after aiding his eight year old son Norman as a boat overturned in Hastings River at Port Macquarie. Robert Hoskin 35, also of Cessnock, survived after being rescued by fishermen. Halls body remained missing at night. Cecil McWeather, Port Macquarie lifesaver, saved the boy. Local crowd watched the rescue as search continued.
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Yeoval's costly defeat in Summer Cup race
In Sydney Ball room ridden by F Clarke defeated Crown Street to win the Summer Cup photo finish. Yeoval the favorite faded from contention costing backers a fortune as Crown Street led early before Ballroom surged to victory with Great World and Golden Bird finishing behind.
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Scone Stone stolen from Westminster Abbey in London
The Scone Stone used in British coronations was stolen from Westminster Abbey. Police believe Scottish nationalists seized it and fled north, dragging the 350 pound relic through the abbey, damaging the coronation throne and masonry as it was moved toward a waiting car.
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Coronation Stone Theft Prompts Britain Wide Patrols
Police search Britain for a man and a woman in an eight car seen near Westminster Abbey after the Coronation Stone was stolen. Authorities suspect Scottish patriots aimed to return the stone to its claimed home and fear it may be buried or concealed. The incident damaged a leg of the Coronation Chair during the theft.
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U K Market Firm Amid Holiday Slowdown London
London stock market stayed firm last week as Christmas holidays slow activity. Rearmament programs supported demand for shares linked to government orders and those less hurt by raw material shortages. Early week nervous selling in British government stocks was absorbed, while Persian pressure rumors spurred scattered sales. Base metal shares attracted professional traders at near record highs.
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London Stock Exchange
Persia
Export price levels rise in October Australia
The Commonwealth Statistician Dr R Wilson reports October export prices averaged 56 per cent above the 1949 50 year. Wool prices rose about 58 per cent and metals up 62 per cent while tallow fell by 12 per cent.
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Commonwealth
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England poised to chase 151 for victory in second Test
England, needing 151 to win from 8 wickets, fight for a close finish as Australia posted 181 in their first innings. Archer tops Australia with 46 as Hutton and Bailey lead English attack on a twisting pitch at Melbourne with 50,000 spectators watching a tense second day's play.
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Women’s Australian Cycling Titles Dec 26 at Hawthorne Track
At Hawthorne track Brisbane the women’s Australian championships concluded with junior two miles won by Betty Seawden ahead of Val Hudson. Senior two miles saw June Stebbing of Victoria place first with M. King second and time listed as 60.16.
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