31 Mar 1951
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1951
Page
1
War dispatches report heavier traffic and reinforcements on central Korea fronts. More than 2000 Communist vehicles were seen at night by B26 planes as several hundred moving units pressed toward Uijongbu and Chunchen.
Allied forces withdraw after artillery and mortar fire near the coast. Chinese and Korean troops exchange positions across the Yalu frontier as allied commands reorient. U.S. and United Nations leaders warn of potential full-scale conflict and call for talks to avoid a broader war. The report notes shifting fronts, naval bombardments, and pressures on Beijing and Pyongyang as both sides seek advantageous terms.
A Reuters report notes the tin talks collapsed and no immediate government price or site actions followed. Industry officials expect limited price shifts until official statements from governments or producers clarify stance.
J Marshall of Yale reportedly broke the world record in an eight metre freestyle swim at a Los Angeles meet in August 1949, finishing well ahead of his nearest competitor. An American authority commented Marshall will attempt to formalize the new record, pending eligibility and verification.
Brisbane reports a new Landsborough Highway No 6 length 166.60 miles in Hughenden and Flinders shires. The project links Wysngerie and McKinley with international warship traffic noted. Casualties listed from Robel Warhington affair include 22 wounded, 10 missing, 14 total.
London dispatch says Britain clings to hope for a peace settlement as the war in Korea continues. President Truman endorsed a UN approach while officials weigh political costs of any general advance. Marshall indicated military caution to safeguard command security.
In Washington on March 20, officials echoed divergent US views on global threats. Defense Secretary and General staff warned of rising world tension and warned Americans of complacency while contrasting optimism about US strength with fears of vulnerability if adversaries mobilize.
Argentina led a push for eastern hemisphere defence at a conference of Inter-American Foreign Ministers. A resolution urged all American republics to build up armed forces for regional defence and UN missions. Argentina opposed overseas use, while Mexico and Guatemala criticized the resolution.
A 19th century report cites a meteorologist from MIT predicting that sunspot cycles influence Earth’s climate. He notes a long cycle causing cooler decades, linking solar activity to weather, with forecasts extending into 1862 and beyond, referencing past maxima around 1870.
Feice of TDM item from London dated March 90 reports on a tariff or trade measure with references to New York relations. The brief notes a monetary figure and a brief transit implication, highlighting a wartime or postwar trade context.
Paris dispatch reports Saviet proposes a bold four power agenda at a conference. Western deputies seek clarity on whether the Soviet location will comply with arms reduction aims and whether the Western draft peace terms can harmonize with Soviet demands.
Brisbane March 30 The Liberal-Country Party Senate team was completed when Senator R Kendall Liberal won the sixth position in the composite team. The lineup lists W Cooper O Sullivan Lib A Rankin Lib E Kart CP Ian Wood Lib R Kendall Lib and W H Simmonds CP was dropped from the government team after elimination of a short term senator.
The Prime Minister Menzies is expected to attack Chifley’s policy as inflation fears loom. He will defend government action while backing the Liberal policy. Cabinet endorses Menzies plan and the speech aims to counter Labour claims on rising prices. Major political posture outlined in an election context.
In Sydney Mrs Nancy Wake secured the Liberal endorsement for the Baron federal seat as Labour Deputy Leader Dr HV Evatt faced a reduced majority from the last election. Coverage notes Wake’s campaign context and the political dynamics surrounding the selection and upcoming contest.
A fragmented note describes a Gulf envoy visiting several centers with evident enthusiasm. The unclear text hints at efforts related to a wider initiative, mentioning centers and a visiting pattern, but specifics are missing.
Secretary reports leave granted after Dr Burton's departure to the British Administration of Ceylon. Mr Borthwick away. telegram arranged leave without pay. Public meetings in Almaden Forsyth Georgetown Croydon Normanton show interest in forthcoming Federation. Police report unrest in Brisbane amid strikes and shortages affecting prices.
France's Foreign Minister Robert Schuman urges equal value for France in Mediterranean defence planning. He traveling with Prime Minister Vincent Auriol and seeks parity within the allied command structure. The talks approach Malta as the Allied conference unfolds without an invitation to France.
Reports from Brisbane dated March reveal a milk price increase announced for the coming Sunday. Pasteurized milk and bottled cream will rise, with a 4d per gallon bump cited as impacting producers. The Milk Princess Association's secretary noted producers faced the higher cost and pressed for relief.
In Washington the French government and Jaap Schuman discussed the North Atlantic Treaty prospects. Schuman suggested Turkey’s possible exclusion from the pact and noted unanimous approval from all 13 nations would be required. He argued France could help fulfill alliance obligations by strengthening defenses in Europe while reconciling commitments with the United States.
An Tehran dispatch reports foreign advisers limited to oilmen and Danish railway engineers after widespread strikes. About 10,000 of the Anglo Iranian Oil Company workforce are affected as Communist agitators allegedly drive labor unrest across the region, with Turkish and Danish links noted.
Hollywood reports the Film Academy Awards awarding Judy Holliday best actress for Born Yesterday, George Snyder as supporting actor for All About Eve, and Josephine Hull as supporting actress. Century Pictures wins for Best Picture and Best Director go to Ail ABOU and Jomephy Marikiewica, with Milapags producing.
India rejects arbitration in Kashmir dispute and refuses to back Western call for settlement. The report notes New Delhi's stance against British and American proposals, emphasizing an insistence on direct, bilateral talks and adherence to its own security interests amidst international pressure.
Brisbane reports that Britain and Cuba are close to a three year sugar deal with Canada Cuba talks planned. A joint Australian statement from R Muir E T S Pearce and phi Dizon says negotiations began 16 months ago under the British Commonwealth sugar agreement.
A fragmented World War era market report notes Britain and Commonwealth ties shaping a sugar export deal covering all from the Bellen Colonies to Dominions. It cites Australia pricing and UK policy risks, warning that empire partners fear being betrayed as in past departures.
Paris and France see a new wave of strikes as civil servants, postal workers, and transport staff join protests. Government meetings have failed to satisfy demands for higher wages, with rail and port workers pressing for step raises. Over 1000 military lorries report gripes amid growing tension as civilians and workers push for action.
A wartime espionage trial unfolds as jurors begin deliberations in New York. The prosecution presents the government’s case against the defendant, while witnesses and a lone juror show limited emotion ahead of the verdict. The verdict, when announced, marks the first atom spy case verdict in U.S. history.
Fragmentary text indicates a discussion of a home help or relief scheme in Greenland during a period of government deliberation. It references 13 000 allocations among Braves and Queens, a deputy premier speaking, and questions about establishing such a scheme amid unclear context.
A messy report from Queensland notes coal prices easing with reductions across Bowen Mit Mullan and Tannymorel collieries. Minister W Power says price cuts cover February incentives and February costs, while coal owners push for broader adjustments despite limited scope.
Tremin led Goly Furse in a Vic event, with ADA, Were, and Pekwarn taking notable positions. The competition featured close finishing margins and bold moves by several runners, highlighting the sprint and field events across the meet.
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