17 Apr 1951
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1951
Page
1
General MacArthur departs Tokyo aboard the Bataan in clear weather for departure as half a million Japanese citizens line the procession route toward Haneda Airport. Diplomats, 15 matrons, and Allied officers observe a formal salute as guards and couriers move through ceremonial squares. The scene recalls World War II alliance ties and MacArthur’s long tenure in the Pacific theater.
Fragmented OCR captures scattered phrases about General Douglas MacArthur, wartime actions, and press commentary. Mention of Arlington and San Francisco appears with historical figures and vague dates, but the text is garbled, offering no coherent event or date to anchor a clear report.
General MacArthur arrived in Honolulu on his way to negotiate the peace treaty with Japan. President Truman’s envoy John Foster Dulles met MacArthur in Tokyo, while Dulles hailed progress on negotiations. MacArthur spoke to reporters before heading to Pearl Harbor, where he and his wife and son planned a brief residence stay before a public welcome.
A fractured Arab group met in New Delhi to discuss a peaceful settlement with the Philippines. The meeting at Air Benegal Rau residences aimed to craft a definite plan of action and awaited General Mockriurn’s stance before addressing the United States.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a former secretary, Mr Serine, died in likely 0 January or date unclear. It hints at broadcast context and possible local figures, but readable details are sparse and names uncertain.
Fragmentary notes reflect a Monday Washington briefing linking President Truman to a new policy direction. The garbled text hints at remarks on power, party unity, and a call for clarity in upcoming political strategy.
Crowds gathered as London’s lights returned after 14 weeks of dimming. The display, lit on January 8 to save fuel, illuminated Bri ta and surrounding areas, drawing cheers from residents and visitors alike.
Assistant Secretary of State Dean Rusk told a television audience that the United Nations must keep fighting in Korea. He warned expanding the war could draw in China and warned against a rush to confrontation. He stressed avoiding a broader disaster while pursuing peace.
Communicate used a large smoke screen to obscure movements of thousands of reinforcements believed assembling at Chorwon in North Korea. The town is a key position in the enemy’s defense triangle, with reports of Allied bombardment and scattered enemy casualties while Allied forces advance toward Yangk and central warehouses.
North Korea signals a peace framework based on a Prague conference plan. Foreign Minister Pak Hon Yong urges settlement with a pre adopted framework, calling for withdrawal of troops from lands, amid cautious UN diplomacy and skepticism about acceptability and terms.
Britain to issue a commemorative freshilling coin for the Festival of Britain. The edge bears a Latin inscription meaning 1851 by the industry of the people the State flourishes, 1931. Coin weighs ten elevenths of an ounce troy and measures about 1.32 inches in diameter.
Representative Albert Gore urged President Truman to deploy atomic weapons in Korea and to de humanize the war effort. Gore argued for a cataclysmic step to deter Communists, warning of radiological contamination and heavy human costs in the belt and nearby regions.
Teheran reports that Premier Hosesin Ali warns British troop landings in southern Persia could trigger a Russian invasion from the north. British troops are said to be expected to land to protect Anglo-Iranian oil facilities as strikes disrupt Abadan refinery activity. The Shah may call for foreign help as unrest spreads and workers return slowly amid nationalisation pressures.
Senator Harry Culn urged the United States to declare war against nations allied with the United Nations and their contiguous areas. He said the Senate would consider a resolution on Tuesday to articulate where the nation stands and where it is headed.
Unclear report from West Germany notes clashes with Communist backed Free Gorian Youth. Mentions hospital in Lake Lu area and recent political tensions.
A Sydney to Melbourne tourist bus crash near Nowra killed six people and injured many more. The bus ran off the road after losing control on a high grade, with emergency crews using a sawmill winch to extricate victims. Victims include Annavent Gar Webb and Leslie Bexar among others. Police report the driver attempted to slow the vehicle as the trailer crossed the path of oncoming traffic.
NEW YORK Monday a proposed world press institute would be based in Switzerland and invite editors from free countries to join an international body. The plan seeks to promote freedom of expression and public debate through a centralized headquarters and a council of publishers.
A delegation of about ten New Zealand businessmen and their wives will travel to Canberra on Friday to meet with Australian trade officials. The visit, organized with Trade Commissioner Alister Wallington and the Department of Commerce, aims to boost industry ties across New South Wales Victoria South Australia and Queensland. The group will be hosted by the High Commissioner for New Zealand in Canberra and will undertake a three week itinerary including meetings in Sydney and Brisbane.
An London accountant faces charges involving an amount near £39 000 with alleged false pretenses and forged cheques. The case includes claims of abduction attempts and a suspect who fled to Australia and changed his name. Investigations show police and officials pursuing details across England and planned actions yesterday morning.
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