11 Apr 1951
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1951
Page
1
Disjointed reports describe President Truman preparing a public statement outlining Korean objectives and peace efforts. The planned Unified Command and UN roles sparking debate among Allies, with potential policy shifts to ease tensions and prevent further conflict.
Fragmented dispatch discusses policy stances around General MacArthur in Tokyo. Reports mention debates over occupation strategy and how allied leaders assess potential actions in Korea and postwar governance.
Mr Menzies calls for a limited campaign in Korea to avoid full war. He argues the United Nations should stop aggression and push back the 8th Parallel only if necessary, asserting the Security Council should oversee the dispute and that victory over aggression is essential for a united future.
Fragmented report notes nations resisted aggression and urged maintaining peace in Korea. Mentions Dar, Mennion, and negotiation efforts with the Chitom Communists, stressing relevance of UN forces and the role of English speaking peoples in guiding policy.
Sydney reports that Australia's External Affairs Minister said no progress in negotiating a settlement in Korea. The government claimed it had used every effort and coordinated with allies, including the United States, through recent weeks to push for a ceasefire or end to hostilities.
A spokesman for General MacArthur denied a Reuters report that Pace reprimanded MacArthur. The aide said such talks never occurred and that Truman’s administration sought a cautious policy on Korea. The piece notes tensions over MacArthur’s role and allied handling.
Reuters and sources report mixed responses in Australia to General MacArthur and U.N. Korea policy remarks. The government, led by Prime Minister and foreign policy officials, faced scrutiny over conduct and potential shifts in alliance dynamics as tensions rose in the wartime context.
The New York World Telegram and Sun reports President Truman face reactions to General MacArthur's leadership in Korea. Opponents urge clear justification for US troops' presence while Britain warns against hasty changes. The piece notes political tension between U.N. aims, allied commanders, and domestic support as discussions continue.
The debate centers on General MacArthur's role and calls for a second front in China. Critics push for restraint while Truman allies and Republicans press for discipline or congressional oversight in Tokyo. The clash reflects tensions between US policy, Allied partners, and domestic political forces.
The Conservatives seek to blunt three year 64 700 million arms plan while opposing new authorities. The Opposition labels the budget debate a critical test for the government as Parliament meets after West’s victory. Admiral Napier, former Royal Australian Naval Board member, dies at Rampahire home aged 14.
A lone young constable stopped a gun battle in a King's Cross flat on Tuesday, disarmed a woman, and arrested a man and another woman amid a feud suspected to involve underworld foes. He escorted them away from the scene after sustaining a forearm injury.
Descriptions praise a London launch of a 3,000-ton destroyer named Duchess Mountbatten. The ceremony includes Vice Admiral Mountbatten presiding as the vessel departs Southampton. The report highlights the destroyer as a premier anti submarine combatant and notes its cost and purpose.
A speech by Mr. Holland urges expanded defence across Britain and its empire. He warns of looming threats from alliances and calls for universal compulsory training, larger regular forces, and a stronger navy and air arm. He argues Australia must grow its military strength to deter aggression and ensure survival in wartime.
Parliament debates a government defeat over cheese ration policy. Opposition voices contend the government has failed to maintain the threepence ration and question ongoing wartime food distribution.
A fragmented foreign dispatch warns that defeat is possible if bases are not struck by a sudden incident. It describes General MacArthur seeking to avoid a broader China confrontation while U N troops probe the Korean front and discuss risks of expanding military action along the Yalu river.
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