19 Feb 1951
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1951
Page
1
The article records an exchange on war prohibition with names like Attlee and Stalin, arguing NATO and the Soviet bloc, and criticizing pacifist proposals. It notes U S leadership, North Atlantic Pact, and United Nations dynamics shaping postwar peace.
A Washington dispatch quotes a state department briefing asserting no man can deny Soviet responsibility for aggression yet warns that Stalin and his inner circle hold the power to avoid war if they choose. The note emphasizes Soviet purges and defections reflect internal class struggles and that external peace depends on Moscow's will.
Ottawa reports suggest Canadian foreign policy officials view a negotiated peace in Korea as still possible. Officials noted that British and American signals had not closed the door to talks, though a decisive end to the war remained uncertain.
Washington reports increased strain between the United States and the Soviet Union over Soviet treaty behavior and Western responses. Officials say notes from Western Powers are near final form and may be sent to Moscow ahead of a March four Power talks.
A fragmentary report discusses a proposed challenge to Stalin and the Soviet military, with talk of United Nations observers and officials weighing the risks of exposing a vast Soviet force. The text hints at political maneuvering and cautious wording amid calls for verification and restraint.
United States considers a Pacific mutual defence pact with four signatories under U N protection. State Department has reviewed the idea, with discussions to include nations similar to the Western Germany model in response to potential armed attacks. The plan would invoke coordinated defense by the signatories and reflect a broader security framework for the region.
A reliable source cites ongoing discussions linked to President Truman's science program and a key figure named Jennester. The report notes tentative advances toward peace, with emphasis on a potential proposal and limited public disclosure.
The three powers the United States New Zealand and Australia reached no decisions at the Canberra conference on the Japanese Peace Treaty and Pacific security. The talks between President Truman's envoy Dulles Foreign Minister and Australian minister were inconclusive with no commitment to a joint plan or policing of postwar Asia.
Fragmented OCR text discusses a government response to an attack and possible charges. It references Stalin era tensions, a note sent previously, and the consideration of future charges or actions. Names and places are unclear due to garbled text.
Cabinet and works committee members will seat tomorrow to study the coal stoppages and a long fight is forecast. The cabinet likely to approve the plan in principle with further consideration. Tenders are scheduled to meet the age and the scene notes ongoing political maneuvering amid a stalemate over the fuel crisis.
A British note details multiple Soviet policy breaches of the Anglo Soviet Treaty and the Potsdam agreement. It lists instances where the Soviet Union violated both the spirit and letter of the agreements, marking a strong diplomatic rebuke from Britain.
Apparent OCR fragment describes a postwar government action sealing off western regions and violating European authority. Mentions a marshal and combat terms, but text is garbled with missing names and dates. Overall unclear but signals a political security or border restriction note from a wartime or postwar period.
A brief item notes Soviet avenues alleged to train agents to undermine free nations, detailing suspected methods and objectives. The report emphasizes covert operations and strategic steps aimed at destabilizing democratic states and eroding alliances.
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