20 Dec 1951
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1951
Page
1
A flawed report from Pusan cites South Korea's government spokesman Clarence Byes expressing deep suspicion of Communist sincerity in handling war prisoner lists. He warned against duplicitous motives by the Communist side and stressed vigilance over potential deception.
In Washington officials study a list of about 10 000 Allied prisoners named by Communist sources for verification. The United States United Kingdom and other allies allege 11 060 POWs in North Korean camps are alive though many names remain unconfirmed. The inquiry aims to determine the fate of some 12 000 Americans reported missing while anxieties mount over potential prisoner totals and the broader war impact.
Fragmentary report mentions Korea match and supreme commander, with garbled names and affiliations. Key entities are unreadable, preventing clear attribution or outcome.
Report outlines ongoing talks between military and truce delegations with a provisional ceasefire toward December 37. If an armistice is agreed by then the ceasefire line would form the military remification boundary, shaping future postwar terms and potential territorial changes.
Britain told the United Nations that Western defences are being strengthened amid suspicion of Soviet intentions. Prime Minister Balwyn Lloyd said Western powers would not abandon major weapons while seeking concessions from the USSR. Vyshinsky dismissed hope for a Four Power accord, urging careful study for possible agreement led by Polish terms.
Paris dispatches report no progress in Cairo talks as Egypt's position hardens and fears grow of a worsening crisis. Britain recalls Ambassador Abdul Latif Amr and negotiators seek common ground on British troop evacuation and potential Allied Middle East command.
The fragment mentions Henry rushing, cuts by ills, and Chinese workers at a residence linked to a Chief Secretary. It cites supposed members of a Malayen Communist Party and references to sescolaten, but details are garbled and unclear.
Christmas greetings from members of the Royal Australian Air Force in Korea and elsewhere were to be sent to relatives in Australia. Officials indicated two new messages would be added to the network and sent before February 30 in a formal ceremony.
McGregor shows top form in Australia Davis Cup buildup as he and fellow players prepare for the challenge round. Australians complete long practice sessions on heavy courts while Americans also train, aiming to regain rhythm before the White City event with new uniforms and umpires announced.
Report from wartime front describes a heavy assault near Chorwon by Chinese troops, marked as the heaviest in weeks. Allied air forces and ground units reportedly repelled the attack as weapons and tactics were tested in ongoing clashes across the sector.
United Nations plan for disarmament receives approval from Security Council and General Assembly. Plan calls for creation of a Disarmament Commission to study weapons control and set dates for broader arms reductions and international control of atomic energy. Soviet objections noted. commission to begin work within 60 days.
Fragmentary report notes condemned inmate Prethitewald at Uke nepal Plegiltowall faced potential reprieve. Wargers state an appeal and possible execution deferred until Adelaide Gadesrly in the New Year.
A confusing fragment reports Davis Cup seats won in a raffle with references to Christman fortune and a Mrs Seabeck. Mentions cancelled reservations and scattered lines about matches, Canberra lines, and the Hooker family with a daughter in some group, but details are unclear.
A woman, 28, fell overboard from a Manly ferry during rough seas. She was in the water about 18 minutes before being rescued by nearby boats. She was returned to Manly with blankets as responders treated her for exposure.
Western allies accuse Russia of aggressive military strategy and intimidation in the Middle East. Britain and allied nations condemn the November protest as a move to deter Middle East states and threaten coordinated defense preparations.
The report notes a spine injury to Waleote during a Saturday Adelaide show. It mentions possible medical attention and a token for treatment or rehabilitation. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
An impartial commission is to meet with the United Nations to assess if Germany can hold free elections. The plan aims to advance steps toward German unification amid debate over abstentions and participation.
A wholesale fireworks store in Monroe Louisiana exploded with a loud roar drawing police, fire departments and frightened calls from terrified residents. School children panicked as stores and streets filled with debris and unexploded fireworks. Officials investigated the blast and the aftereffects in the wide Monroe area.
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