09 Apr 1951
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1951
Page
1
A wartime debate swirls around General MacArthur and President Truman as analysts discuss leadership and strategy. Reuters diplomatic coverage notes administration tensions, with calls to recall MacArthur and questions about using Chinese forces and a potential allied second front in Asia.
A corresp aboard Frigate Bled reports Captain Taylor completing a second leg of a voyage from Vilparainn to Raster Indond, with night movements and coastal landings near Mangaroya Ingoon. Grafton residents prepare to petition Mayor Wellay for aid as Captain Taylor is named.
Fragments describe a Truman administration conference with Defence Secretary and General MacArthur. Reports mention Joint Chiefs, public criticism of policy, and calls for coordinated national strategy. Several lines reference press coverage and potential statements.
Hong Kong reports the Hongkong Government requisitioned the Wenkhan, a large tanker, for the Royal Navy under emergency regulations. A government spokesman said the action was in the public interest and the first use of the regulation. The Yunghan, previously noted as a Japanese ship, is described as of large size and capacity.
A fragile fragment notes British air force in Malaya sending the first batch of 40 replacements for two RAF squadrons. Details are unclear but indicate wartime reorganization and personnel shifts.
Reports say no progress was made in talks as the Moreen Ministers meet to decide if armament limits should cover the Big Four and whether disarmament should be discussed before their next session.
Washington reports that 21 American Republics concluded Lanier conference to discuss unity against aggression in the Western Hemisphere. Resolutions envision military, economic and political cooperation though lacking force of law, as United States officials emphasize principles to guide regional defense and economic resilience during emergent times.
In Santa Barbara County a plane wreckage was located on a mountain Friday. All occupants are confirmed dead and the discovery was reported yesterday with authorities investigating the crash site.
A fragmented report notes Canberra finishing second in a regional drama festival. The text mentions the Canberra repertory and eastern slopes venues, with unclear references to participants, dates, and locations.
Dispatch reports Chinese forces advancing from Phong Tho toward Chau the capital of the region with lines of march through mountains. French and Chinese commanders describe tense border activity with bands moving near Lai Chau and Delong as regional leaders attempt to restore order.
Vietminh leaders Ho Chi Minh and Vo Giap announced a tactic shift, saying forces will avoid capturing French strongholds and instead wage warfare in other areas. The messaging follows a failed offensive at the Touking bridgehead and stresses strategic reevaluation amid ongoing conflict.
London dispatch from Sunda General notes rising paper costs endangering worldwide presses. J. C. Joint claims Indian paper supply will vanish unless rationing and new methods cut consumption by percent. US officials survey feasibility of using American newsprint to stabilize prices and ensure fair distribution. governments urged to act.
The cabinet decided to maintain martial law in Teheran and Bou Aieenvil provinces for a period after the August action against the Prime Minister and General Ali Razmare. The government ordered oilfield workers idle for three weeks to return to work, with assurances the move will be examined calmly. Estimates of workers were reported as 8,000 versus 14,000 previously.
In the county around Tareine, Persia requests help as the locust offensive escalates. Feran units and Feraian aircraft with camel corps have moved to counter the locust threat, but disease and malnutrition hinder their efforts and the war effort expands.
In Parliament Mr Munshi stated British ships carried relief to Thar district and other regions as the Indian government battles famine. He cited daily deliveries of 6,000 tons of plain deliverable food and noted aid extending to areas like Madras and Rajputana. The United States has shipped 429,000 tons of milk and 80,000 tons of wheat, with China Russia and Australia offering further aid.
Police Sergeant Vic Waltham arrived in Perth at 9 am after cycling from Darwin in 63 days as part of Jubilee dispatch. He plans to depart for Canberra within two weeks.
British commandos stormed ashore on Korea's northeast coast as UN forces push on the central front. General MacArthur says the raid at Songjin caught Communist resistance off guard while allied forces widened a bridgehead beyond the 36th Parallel.
Lundun Sindad The Genera) Secretary of Transport and General Workers Union Arthur Besdin announced late that Communist Party members and stooges were plotting to hold up ships loaded by New Zealand servicemen. He warned of a whispering campaign and said actions nearby could worsen the situation amid tensions.
A letter to the United Nations accuses Israel of violating a truce and escalating retaliation after seven Israeli border officers were killed. The missive calls for international action and warns of continued reclamation efforts, while regional powers seek to restrain further hostilities.
In Tokyo on Sunday Lt General Ridgway warned there is no end to the Korean War under present military conditions without a political settlement. He said he has no knowledge of any negotiations and emphasized continued Allied initiative and fighting. He noted Chinese and North Korean forces are strong, but Allied artillery and engineering work are improving the war effort.
Peking Radio reports morning program alleging Manchurian raids by Chinese forces. The broadcast claims Chinese planes bombed targets and wounded civilians as it widens the Korean conflict narrative to China, intensifying American warnings.
A helmet identified as the combat headgear of Major General William Dean of the 24th Division was discovered near Taajon. The artifact bears the division emblem and is linked to patrols around Kharouddy Soumteyaule on July 22, 1980, during an attempt to breach a U.S. perimeter from a North Korean enclave.
Dr Evatt urges immediate UN action in Korea amid disputed occupation claims. He accuses the Korean War leaders of aggression and insists UN military intercession follows the Charter authority. The Labour Party figures debate Britain’s role as confusion persists over the proper response.
Reported events describe Russian trawlers near the Dover Straits and a volatile situation at sea. The account mentions marine movements and potential signals, with unclear details about timing and officials.
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