N Koreans Hold Han Line as U S Bombs North Airfields
Reports from Tokyo say Communist forces penetrated the Han River line in South Korea. MacArthur warned the Han River is a natural defense and must be held while U S planes bomb airfields north of the border. British naval units were reported in action as tanks play a key role in the battle.
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Tokyo
Han River
South Korea
MacArthur
Hun River
38Th Parallel
North
Sir Patrick Brind
Singapore
Decision to Bomb Northern Airfields
A late World War II era dispatch reports General MacArthur ordering strikes to destroy North Korean airfields. The note cites staff concerns and Tokyo discussions, with claims of advancing toward the 38th parallel and potential actions from Okinawa to neutralize enemy air forces.
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Almond
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Geneval MacAethur
Abu
Keres
Copman Faréea
Bouth
Snowy Scheme Aims to Power Cities in Four Years
Hoban Hudson outlines a plan to supply Melbourne and Sydney from the Snowy scheme within seven to eight years, with early activity in Cooma. Road construction, surveying, and labor mobilization are proceeding rapidly as overseas contractors and Australian engineers pursue the large project, contracts let to contractors for 30 miles of roads and major farm works.
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Sydney
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Itr
Hudson
Lite
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Australia
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Immigrat
Great Steps Towards H Bomb Reported by Energy Official
An Energy Commissioner stated that progress toward a hydrogen bomb has been advanced, urging development and calling for official action. The report notes discussions within the Atomic Energy Commission and references President Truman’s renomination of Sumner Pike.
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Atomic “Energy
Bar
Haney D. Smyth
Amy Machte
Cott|reasonal Atomic Energy Committee
Truman
Sumner Pike
Atomic Energy
Tanks Ferried Over River at Night
North Korean infantry fought to secure bridgeheads on the Han River as tanks crossed at night. South Koreans battled stubbornly near the Communist forces, while reports from Tokyo described North Korean advances and allied counteractions amid a deteriorating situation.
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Forry
Suwon
Borea
Han
Lanka
Bite
Preax Mun
Peter Kaltecher
Buwen
Bot
Sept
Remans
Australia to assist U S forces in Korea confirms aid plan
Australia will help the United Nations Security Council effort in Korea and will not return BCOF personnel to Australia. Prime Minister Menzies said Australia will honor UN obligations and inform allied governments of the decision while noting experienced HALA pilots and 77th Squadron support are to reinforce operations in Korea.
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Aldo
BCOF
Australie
Security Counell
United Nations
Wup
Republic of Korea
Australia
Security Council
United “Nations
Teygue Lich
United States
United Kingdom
Labour Party Policy Set To Be Decided
In ByDney the Labour Party will meet next week to choose its fundamental policy. The party's executive considered that a consistent policy on Korea and Communism was essential. Prime Minister Chifley is not expected to comment on policies until formal statements are made.
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Lava
Bya Wey
Somilion
Chifley
Chibey
Anne de
Commu
Kituingien
Kiam
Tniklore
Pitt
Tanignichi
Rivera
Bern
War trial evidence shocks with stomach remains claim
Fragmented account recounts alleged wartime medical abuse and executions. Testimony names officers and soldiers including Lieut Calone Ta and the 20th Military Patrol Unit. Witnesses describe actions involving a stomach and gall bladder, with claims of improvised surgery and punitive treatments amid accusations of torture and murder.
Late SPCCASS Officials and Local Matters
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Baviet officials, Malic and Cone figures, and local notices. It references Tor, Thos, Miva, Boxset, and Yorke Dome with unclear context. Event details, dates, and places are garbled, offering limited readable facts.
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