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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1950

Page

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Americans Hold On Waegwan Front

American infantry backed by tanks attacked the Waegwan area throughout the day, driving back a Communist attempt to breach the Taegu defence line. Artillery and fighter bombers pounded the northwestern front as withdrawal signs appeared, while U.N. forces reported to be holding on all Korea fronts with no significant changes.

South Korea Waegwan Taegu United Press MacArshur Merie Lanka Raklang Normandy Rede Conferont Nion Oma Warewan Pont Aehting Witig Powitlans

Pershing Tank Knocks Out Red in Korea

A Pershing tank today engaged North Korean armor in a direct clash near Weegwan, firing an 8 mm gun and disabling a Community Panzer tank. The encounter marked the first medium tank confrontation in the area.

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Turnel Blocked Supply Check in North Korea War Context

A Defense Department report describes an Americal naval blast disrupting a rail line near turned tunnel on the Korean front, forcing North Korean forces to adjust movements. The passage notes New Zealand involvement and broader strategic tension with the Southward advance and Allied responses amid ongoing hostilities.

Washington West Defence Department Bberseane Thermade Vaiwage Corven

MacArthur influenced Menzies ban on Korea policy

London Daily Telegraph special correspondent reports that MacArthur consulted Washington before barring Menzies from Korea policy. Churchill notes the move signals a shift away from reconciliation with Korea and asserts PM staff warned Menzies he would not reverse his travel plans if told of the ban. Truman aide Averill Harriman later returned home, indicating uncertainty in foreign affairs.

Tokyo Wedmenisy Randoigh Churchill London Daily Telegraph MacArthur Washington Mrr Menzien Menaios Austen Truman

Japanese Villages See Premier Mingled With People

Mr Men as the Japanese premier toured villages along the Inland Sea during a world trip. He wandered unguarded at times, despite heavy protection elsewhere. He and his party later returned to Tokyo aboard General Sachiihury’s private plane after boarding the yacht Lady Shirley for the voyage.

Reuter Tokyo Men

Defence of New Guinea Urgent Call by Returned Soldiers

fragments report urgent concern over defence of New Guinea and arrivals by Bulolo, with Mr Reed of the Returned Soldiers League noting recruiting and military detachments in northern areas.

New Guinea Srinbane Guines Bulolo Reed Boldiers’ League Guinea Tioweniana Heald

Australia PM World Tour Boosts National Image

During a global tour, the Australian prime minister touted Australia’s name as higher than ever. He noted strong US friendship and warmth toward Australians, citing widespread recognition and favorable sentiment ahead of planned future actions to maintain Australia as a leading global provider.

Wee GE Emota Australia Auetralia United States Tne

Australian Forces Parade in Japanese War Watchers

An article notes Royal Australian Regiment troops in a staged parade with a Japanese observer present. It describes officers, commanders, and the unit's roles, mentioning battalion leadership and national service elements amid a wartime context. The report emphasizes discipline, formation status, and ceremonial aspects of the troops.

Unclear historical note on three readers and questions

The fragmentary text mentions a review of a problem involving a frame, a lane, and a blood sample. It references two bears, a parity issue, and future mention of three more items. The tone resembles a late 19th century inquiry with scattered names and places.

Ragong Fereatoy Mornen Weil

Huge Earthquake Recorded But Not Located

Readable reports from Boston to Calcutta describe a 5.4 magnitude quake with possible origins in Burma near the Chin province or northeast Turkey area. Harvard and Boston colleges note seismograph readings while unconfirmed details place the event near Darjeeling and the Bengal plain with strong shocks causing alarm in Calcutta and Assam towns.

Gee Tee Dorking Surrey Neme B. W.W. Pollard Digueat Rathe Burney Boston College Harvard University New Rae Angi Rae Pather Daniel Linehan Boston Pingel Sme Turkey L. Don Lect Kent Harvard Pal Enguri Bengal India Isliguri

Meat price negotiations stall in wartime trade talks

The British commerce minister Mr McEwen said he could not determine meat prices for mutton and lamb sales in the United Kingdom amid two months of continuous negotiation. Australia and Britain's negotiator sought a landon price while the governments pursued a common ground with the Ministry of Food. Officials warned that even if a conclusion is reached, prices would be substantially below recent levels.

Mamister McEwen United Prema Ausretia Landon Nasi Prineliml Ministry of Food Heidi Hwele

European coal and steel plans debated in London speech

British Conservative leader Harald McMiban proposes a joint coal and steel effort with Germany and France, envisioning a pooling of output under a goodwill framework. He urges full equality of Germany with other European nations. Dr Heinrich Breine, leading West German Chancellor Konrad’s line, speaks in support.

London Harald McMiban Yeater Mi ‘Wey Beitlay Proponale European Council Ave Germany Laust Hein Yeh Yo Breine Konrad

Vast Uranium Field In WT Shows Visitor Interest

Darwin reports a vast uranium field labeled Rum Jungle near 72 miles from Darwin, claimed as the largest in Australia and potentially developable. Mineral Resources officials are increasing interest and have been visiting Darwin, with Toronto University geophysics professor Wilson arriving to inspect Bel She Teng and other areas.

Darwin Wedmunday Anatraie Wilson Toronto Tniversity Candi Hax Ecopayaiinta Australia Auotrang Barwin

Fragmentary politics note on European authority plans

A garbled passage discusses rejection of a British counterproposal and a proposed plan amid European Community authority issues. It mentions the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers and the Schuman Plan, with unclear actors and dates.

Chistian Democrat Party Council of Europe Schuman Plen

Japanese Not Always Barbarous Says Prosecutor

In Los Newnos on Wednesday Major G McIntyre argued at the War Crimes Court that Japanese troops were not charged due to nationality. He contended Japan upheld international law and that earlier Russians described as barbarous foes contrasted with Japan’s chivalry, while detailing the murder case of an Australian POW near Yoening buten timer on April 1, 1043 and related testimonies.

LOS Newnos War Crip Major G. McIntyre Japan Major McIntyre Russia Hu Wai Stesor Mcintyre Rane Nouinal Wnaiga Towchi Miyamoto Beaman Takeshi Yoening Buten

Queen Newsprint: Princess and Baby Progress Report

The bulletin on the birth of the Princess and the baby indicates satisfactory progress. The Queen plans to join family celebrations at Clarence House while doctors report a favorable night and an expected next bulletin.

Willian Gate John Uke Weir Clarence Halise Balmoral Huckingham Palace Buckingham Palace Clarence House Basiopiea Eva Eheera Clarence Mouse Buckingham Seyer United New ‘York London Duke of Duke of Edinburgh Royal Navy Gesetted Ctornee House Taek Prine Charles A.ct Wean Ganberne Steen Herman Teton Beth Ape Higa Astute Polmdér Balteat Cate RAAF Pies Buirn Caesar Caton

Londens strange tale ends with royal bid to travel

A garbled report describes a royal journey involving a queen and prince, with references to a daughter and a trek. The tale mentions places like Clarynce Havre and Princens lea, plus a final Latked, hinting at a ceremonial departure and a prolonged wait before events unfold.

Londen Werth Clarynce Havre Princens

Flags Flown for a New Year Births and Holidays in Sydney

Joy fills Citien ani Towns as flags rise for a royal birth and a festive week. A city celebration prompts school and community events on Monday and beyond, inviting residents and private schools to join in the holiday spirit.

Citien Ani Sydney Lindas Trinity

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