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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 29, 1950

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North Korea Forces Clash Near Pohang Amid Battle Lines

Reports describe heavy fighting near Pohang as North Korean troops clash with South Korean and United Nations forces. General Walker says North Koreans are near their “last ga op” in Korea while U S troops defend Pohang and nearby rail and highway routes. Belgium proposes volunteers for UN Korea duties as Japan debates involvement.

Sade Pety Walt Mnon Pohang Tines United We Hons Land Troupe Morest Walker Eestor Snehor United States Amerlesa Mesum Maxeet Ames Neavy Teau Korea MacArthur Taegu Penang Walker Hae Bouth Bale

Formosa Vital to U S Defense, MacArthur Warns

General Douglas MacArthur warns in a cable that Formosa is vital to U S defense against aggression in the Pacific. He says losing Formosa would allow an enemy to threaten free nations from the Aleutians to Singapore, and asserts any predatory attack would be met with strong defense.

Chicago Formosa Macifie Douglas MacArthur Pete Teel Taat Mh Ko Prom Ho Aleutlann Marianas

MacArthur withdraws from Formosa remarks fueling tension

The article reports General MacArthur retracting public statements on Formosa. He sent his views to Veterans of Foreign Wars for a Chicago gathering, while the War Department in Washington and officials feared the impact on Chinese nationalist islands. The White House and MacArthur would not comment.

Washington MacArthur Chicago MasArthur Omola Bonn Genera Macarthur Balte Menmion No. 37 Mr. Mendes Keniser Burten Mary Menatom

Wool sales open with 50 per cent advance and record bids

Opening wool sale draws intense bidding as analysts expect record prices later in the week. Top lot sold for 73 30 with continued demand from Continental and United Kingdom buyers. strong competition hints at inflationary pressure on raw wool and related goods.

Laaat Besson Thinitiel Lune Kugo Moat Bagore Atyall Ginnieri Sydney United Altempla Nimi United Kingdom Siivenay Balan Ales Srakin DEE Cale Colon Comrmeres Ewent Oman Itv Carada Etg Jane

U K Wool Industry In Dire Position

In Sydney, a speech by Australian farmer Mr Joun Hamilton laments Britain's wool industry. He cites government policies and dictatorship control harming English wool exports and the industry’s outlook, warning of severe losses for wool growers and the broader Australian wool market.

U.K Sydney Manny Englan Nietorien Grazier Joun Ff Hamilton

Hospital ship Benevolence death toll may reach 30

Navy reports indicate the hospital ship Benevolence suffered a disaster near San Francisco on Friday. About 30 people were saved after the ship sank and was towed to safety within 30 minutes with the wreckage involving the tug Jary Lackenbaun.

Han Krancisco Navy Francisco Jeane Roftinun

Australia urged to prepare for world crisis role

Australian leaders warned of a looming global conflict and urged rapid military and economic gearing. Mr Mendes and Mr Menzies argued Australia must widen armaments, train reserves, and strengthen regional defense while resisting inflation and dependency on foreign aid. The speech stressed staying united to counter communist threats and to preserve democracy.

Australia Auler Menates Mentiea Tease Og Serra U.S.A Ovrecipre Qaida Meroe Et San Binaia Awatraite

New Guinea status vital to Australia described at The Hague

The Hague report outlines Dutch and Indonesian tensions over Western New Guinea. It notes Australia’s interest and potential impact on regional stability. The text references joint Netherlands Indonesian discussions and UN involvement, with emphasis on the local population and ethnic links to the Papuan region.

W. New Guinea Australia Pender Tina Swing Jon Om Meareevern Ore Jain Roanon Guinea Papua New Guinea Gowad United Nationa Gommission Tndon

British P.O. Press Campaign For War Camp Compensations

London reports a campaign by former prime war organizations across Britain to secure compensation from Germany and Japan for prisoners. The committee plans to represent over 100,000 Britons held in camps and seeks daily compensation similar to the United States one dollar per day.

London Dulegaten Britain

US READY TO ANSWER CHARGES ON WAR WITH RUSSIA

A Washington excerpt quotes Dr Phillie Jean discussing if the US would use nuclear bombs against Russia. The text debates preventive war, Truman policy links to Korea, and the danger of atomic conflict, arguing war would worsen, not solve, problems.

Washington, Ies Phillie Jean B Amrican United States Russia Jeaup Brake Department Janeit Matthews Bonton Ware United Nations Cogoll Dommup America

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