03 Jan 1951
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1951
Page
1
A war front report notes United Nations troops countering a North Korean and Chinese push toward Seoul. frontline officers describe heavy clashes, immense casualties, and bold air raids aimed at slowing the Communist advance as refugees and South Korean forces retreat toward safer lines.
General Ridgway, commander of the 8th Army in Korea, warned that the United States faces the gravest decision of waging a total war at home or abroad. He spoke at the American Cavalry Division headquarters about the mounting problem for military leadership and the nation.
Reported New Year celebrations show dancing in streets and festive broadcasts. Authorities and government stores exchanged greetings as reviews praised economic progress and daily life features the day’s activities.
American delegate Ernest Gross informs Sir Benoghes Raut of India that America will not attend a Coate Fire or peace conference with Chinese Communists if invasion continues. The United States favors a veto free General Assembly condemning the Chinese action and countering it, urging urgency ahead of the Political Committee meeting planned for tomorrow or Thursday.
A wartime brief notes four nonaligned nations Spain Turkey Greece building sizeable forces. Spain plans 80 divisions and 460000 men, Turkey about 30 divisions and 1 136 08 men, Greece around 9 divisions, with overall counts near several hundred thousand troops. The piece discusses shifts in Atlantic Alliance strength and projected arms after the Brussels and Tope conferences.
A London express train started rolling from a palace gate platform last night and traveled several miles at about 19 miles per hour before a railwayman leaped aboard and applied the brakes. The incident occurred on a north London stretch as the train moved away from the platform.
Commander Jackson, an American British economic expert now in Melbourne as Deputy to the Department of Manal Development, argues Western powers must balance domestic and international economies. He favors controlled inflation, resource coordination, and sustained immigration to support national development while referring to ties with Australia and the EEC.
The Spirit Of Progress engines may be converted to oil burners amid decisions by the Railway Commission. Chief concerns note older engines failed to meet required standards, risking performance with coal and potential delays.
Washington reports Ramis answered Britain France and United States on Big Four peace talks. Until the Soviet note is studied it remains unclear if Moscow fully accepts. US officials say the note may not alter the November 3 proposal for a four power meeting limited to Germany. Sources say the note attacks Western rearmament plans and restates Prague declaration, outlining a Soviet peace stance for Germany and aims to place present world tensions at the center.
A diplomatic report says the Soviet proposal to modify the earlier reformulation of German remilitarization was discussed in New York Four-Power talks. The correspondent notes possible variations in the diplomatic approach and that the British Cabinet planned to discuss the reply at its upcoming meeting.
United States Commissioner McCloy urged Western Germany to strengthen defenses against aggression. He called for combined strength and determination, stressing the need for an immediate role in a future defense plan.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a plaza scene with a governor figure, an officer, and a ceremonial key on a cushion. The text describes a mock or ritual deliverance involving a governor, a lord, and an officer, amid a chaotic scene with references to a party and attendants.
London reports that prime ministers will focus on fair distribution of raw materials among the Commonwealth. Nehru leaves Bombay for talks while Pakistan’s Liaquat Ali Khan may attend. agenda may cover the Kashmir dispute and admission of Communist China to the United Nations.
An article discusses Japan considering its own rearmament in light of shifting security concerns. It notes doubts about reliance on nations for defense, potential timing around 1961, and mentions Australian government perspectives on regional defense policy and retirement for Japanese forces.
Three trams were damaged after a seven year old boy pulled a lever at a curio shop near Street Fitzroy. He climbed into a tram car, causing it to coast forward into a second tram and then a third, all dented but with no injuries reported. The boy was taken to Pitareg station by tramways officials for a check by his parents.
Police warned taxi drivers about intimidation after incidents in Parsons Street and Dartinghurst Road. Two drivers faced charges. one remanded on bail for using threatening language. Officials said plainclothes officers would guard ranks to protect drivers and passengers, with about 80 vehicles waiting at Central Station cab rank.
About 3,000 taxi drivers are expected to attend a main meeting at Leichhardt Stadium. The newly formed Taxi-Drivers Disputes Committee will check credentials of those who attend as a Transport Workers Union deputation negotiates a settlement on pay and conditions. The minister said the matter would prompt immediate action and new regulations to protect both the public and operators.
Fishermen at Bermagui on the Far South Coast shot and killed a giant turtle weighing more than a ton. The shell was large enough for eight canoes. Authorities noted it would challenge or exceed the previous world record. Local divers and crews observed the capture with interest as questions about age and species arose. A display plan was discussed but not finalized.
A young girl was abducted from her home in Fakes aired as neighbours reported a man seen in the area. Police urged residents to remain vigilant while authorities search for the missing child and review nearby footage.
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