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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1950

Page

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Red Forces Push U S Troops From Pohang

A scrambled, OCR torn battlefield report describes North Korean and Chinese forces attacking near Pohang with air and artillery in a southeast to northwest arc. US and UN troops, including the 24th Whiteed Division, counterattack along the Naktong River defense line, recapturing Ramstel ridge and defending supply routes toward Chinju as river crossings and bridgeheads face heavy shelling and sniper fire.

Muman Punn Chinju Cainju Ercigzenin United Nation Roopa Mhuppim Par Komong Shinju United Prem Waktone Ramstel Ridge Mikami Wendin Clhaw Chearvere

Air raids intensify as American and Korean forces clash

An American Air Force colonel described ongoing air operations against Korea, noting that U.S. planes attacked near Wonsan and northern rail hubs, dropping hundreds of tons of bombs aimed at shunting yards and enemy infrastructure. South Korean aircraft losses and broader Allied actions were also referenced in the briefing.

Ith _paraliet Mensies

Casualties Heavy Says U S Senator Speech Summary

Senator stated casualties were heavy in Korma during a Hampton Roads address. He cited exaggerated figures and stressed the surge in wartime losses, urging public awareness and policy action.

U.S

Churchill Calls For United European Army

Churchill urges creation of a united European army under a single command to deter aggression in Europe. He argues that Britain and the United States must build a defensive front on the Continent and allied nations should unite to deter the Soviet and German threat.

Mr. Churchill Europe Greece Turkey Sadong Sele Lube Morea Bates Apteiline Lam Stiprestie Chine Frea Democratia Chirchill United European Army Churchil Herman Shader West Georagn Christian Democratic Party

RAAF Plans Move to Fray Amid Korea Ops

Sydney dispatch reports a major effort may be made to late in the RAAF now active in Korea. Air Chief Marshal George Sefer says the squadron has what it needs and will report on return to the Minister for Air.

Sydney RAAF Japan Air Sut Aire George Sefer Ieet Minister For Air Itr White

Soviet Assailed in Security Council

In Lake Success the Security Council faced sharp clashes over North Korea and Soviet conduct. Member Malik pressed for consequences while the Soviet Union denounced Western aggression and pushed for a peaceful settlement, amid warnings of military action and calls for clear responsibility by all powers. The session highlighted Cold War tensions as the council weighed procedural moves and possible measures.

Lake Success Priday Warren Ruth Vo Security Council Rowaia Keres United Nationa Bamity International Inuniati Arma Xoros Bulsaian Jacob P ‘Mlk Malik Tim Charier Streck Korea Nesterm Minit Angie Imperialtam Ausths Copan Austliy Launell Soviet Union Anetin Ruslan Dom Fry Koren Vane Sewer Austin Pupnet Jouw Zormen Peneraat Tnem Ymtangay Darmaion Larivan New New Ireland Manus Germany Niey & Nlen tVinh Northesry Iuman Mit Austratia Meet Vauucruilay Feder Athens

Moscow tale of sell-out to U S headlined

Fragmentary Moscow report hints at a sell-out narrative for the Soviet audience. The fragment suggests a journalist crafting a story for propaganda purposes, with unclear specifics and no verifiable details.

Moscow U.S

Congress Grants Broad Powers to President in Economic Bill

The House passed a bill giving the president authority to regulate wages prices and taxes in times of crisis. It moves to the Senate where debate continues. The measure exceeds President Truman’s request but stops short of his maximum demands.

Washington Senate Truman

Big U S Tax Rise Proposed by President Fruman

President Fruman proposed an annual tax increase of about 1.2 billion dollars, aiming to raise the maximum rate by roughly twenty percent to fund wartime measures and broaden the tax base. The plan, advanced by the Senate Finance Committee, seeks broader individual and household levies, with lawmakers considering an economic controls bill in tandem to curb prices.

Fruman Ganate Finance Come Mites Tramayield Servo Bi Congressi

Universal Training Proposal Seen Before Congress

Admiral Housar told the Senate Armed Services Committee that universal military training could be enacted after World War II but was not renewed this year. He noted previous requests for one year of compulsory training at age 17 and that about 200,000 men would be needed to train 500,000 youths entering training annually after the Korean War.

Universal Military Tra Congress Senate Sen Legis Department Truman Admiral Wouser Hex Vorrampaumient Commmuniam Amor Luce Soden Ladim Munya Tate Anaian Nehru Comends China India Britain America Amin

Senator Seeks More Uranium Supplies in Energy Push

Washington reports Senator He MoM, chairing the Congressional Joint Committee, urged expanding U.S. uranium imports. He notes increased Colorado output now surpasses Canada, though Belgian Congo remains a major supplier.

U.S Washington United States Colorado

Heavy British lorries planned for Australia

Report says British heavy lorries will be manufactured in Australia. The plan announced by Mr Hi Hantings Deering during a long tour abroad cites production in America, England, and the Continent as models. The venture aims to bring dollar-bought equipment to local development efforts.

Australia Hi. Hantings Deering Lonon BOA Nabors Thetralia America England Continent Auatentia Te

Brewarrina Faces Flood Threat Amid Weekend Rain

Western New South Wales reports warn of rising Barwon River levels near Brewarrina as weekend rain continues. Police and emergency crews bolster levees planned to protect the town, with water authorities coordinating aircraft drops and river patrols. A roving crew reports a boat voyage from Mungindi to monitor drovers, while no word yet on the missing rover trio.

Sydney Barwon New Brite W. Jamer Horth-Western Nsw Rover Minpindi Wena Mungindi Memreh

Nehru shifts India toward cooperation with China

A New Delhi dispatch reports Prime Minister Nehru proposing closer India China ties to bolster Asia. The plan emphasizes joint regional stability despite internal politics and hints at broad Western pressures and parliamentary debate in New Delhi.

London India Pandit Nehru China New Delhi Telegraph Mit Asia

Jet fighter to be built by Commonwealth Jet at Port Melbourne

Britain plans a new London based jet fighter using Hawker design. powered by a Teofla Thayee Nene engine. Intended performance cited as 21 minutes for a 2K mile flight. Construction to be managed by the Commonwealth Jet Corporation at Port Melbourne plant.

London Britain Hawker Thk Aghierium Tromarian Commonwealth Ait Jeret Corporation Port Melbourne

Biggest Hat Sent Round for Mr. Menzies

Reported in Vancouver where Mr. Menzies received a Doctor of Lawn end honor. A crowd outside the university struggled with the mortar board as officials joked about size. The ceremony closed with Mr. Menzies presented the city keys amid pipes and cheers, while local officials joked none could fit the largest hat.

MR. Menzies Vancouvrs Aveirallan Prima Miniature Menaiva Nndian Meneien Berlier Measles

NSW Railwaymen Oppose Official At Red Congress

NSW railway workers oppose Federal Secretary J F Chapple over the council's stance ahead of the Federation of Trade Unions meeting in Sydney. The NSW executive, with about 50 000 members, votes to back a union alignment while preparing for the Red Congress in Palani.

Sydney W. Beanie Allsestan Railways Union Federal Gannett J. F. Chapple Federal Council Hance Gems We Federation of Trade Unions Polari Coler Palani Eto 40 N.bw

Crowds wait in mall for royal birth now seen

Crowds gather in a mall awaiting news of a royal birth. Report mentions attendees connected to Prince Charles era events. Unclear details but notes a royal link and prior appearance by Princess of Wales era figures.

MALL Royal Aniamathruot Royal Bink Will Varnon Fredericl

New Inter-Capital Record Melbourne Flight New

Melbourne Friday sees a new Diy record of 2 hours 2 minutes for an A48-mile night flight. Air Monquity announces Kebidwanda of Trvedianda WA as pilot and Plight-Lieutenant RV Hub inant of West Courg Melbourne as navigator. The plane averaged 330 mph, finishing at 1216 p.m. after taking off at 8,000 feet.

Melbourne Pang Air Monquity Meawendon

Distant relative inherits £12,000 from AustralianNOSS man

A Darwin notice reports that a man who died near Alice Springs left £12,000 to a fund for friends. He had moved from Pakistan to Australia in 1890, worked in caretaking, and died shortly after making the will. The document describes how relatives he hoped to aid failed to care for him and that he left funds to support others.

Darwin Adtoman Alice Springs Pakistan Austrelie

Market charges to be challenged at UNET Friday

A disordered clipping reports that market charges for agriculture and vegetable agents are under review. The article hints at authorities in August but is garbled, naming Grahniit and a minister while outlining control measures at markets and ports.

Grahniit Anid Vonday Murcherge Mirchares Uruguals

Rail traffic to Wroren Hill Sydney Friday

The report notes rail traffic to Wroren Hill Sydney on Friday with partial lines of text describing schedules and personnel. The readable names include C. Geraise and Towday while references to Feeds Ramee Wok Hiahia Ty appear garbled.

Wroren Hill Sydney Hall C. Geraise Ramee

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