05 Jul 1950
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1950
Page
1
North Korea reports heavy bombing of Pyongyang by U S fighters claiming more than 600 bombs dropped in an attack. South of Seoul fighting intensifies as U S and South Korean forces push toward Suwon with armour and antitank weapons in action.
Reports from Korea indicate Australian and American air forces targeted rail stations on the front near Suwon amid hostile weather. Wing Commander Spence and Flying Officer Hormian of Sydney led missions that claimed several enemy planes were shot down, with weather hampering further operations.
General MacArthur announces another wave of enemy ships sunk in Korean waters. In two days the total tally rises with additional vessels claimed, following earlier reports of five motor torpedo boats destroyed.
A government spokesman indicated Sir Anthony Menzies could travel abroad for vital financial negotiations. The exact departure date will be set as development in the Torvan evaluation progresses.
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Canberra reports indicate Labour plans a policy briefing today as Parliament prepares to address the Korean conflict. An Opposition spokesman said the Prime Minister will convene a session to discuss government protection for wounded soldiers and dependants, while Labour signals continued UN backing. The executive will consider the party line at Canberra after meetings in Sydney were moved.
The British Commonwealth Far East forces deny firing on American troops amid conflicting reports of a raid near a Korean village. General Robertson and officials describe the event as unclear with Mustangs and jet aircraft involved. American observers claim aerial strafing near a village, while Allied statements test the accuracy of earlier claims and emphasize uncertainty.
South Korea headquarters told AAP-Rauter that evidence points to North Korean planes in a recent incident. A bullet fired by an American soldier was described as a 3 Calibre shot from a Mustang, with confusion over whether it matched a Mustang or another aircraft.
Canberra briefing reports the Defence Council will discuss plans for Australian participation in the Morean war. The agenda includes potential replies and coordination with international requests, with ministers and heads of agencies set to attend as government spokesmen indicated.
U S Marines and air units move toward Japan after President Truman approves reinforcements. Ground forces from Camp Pendleton and the First Marine Division, 23 000 men, plus Marine Air Wing from El Toro California, head for Yokohama amid rising tensions with Japan and Allied demands.
Reported remarks from Acting Consul Maurice Pasuet and Minister for Transport Sheanan emphasize deep U S Australian ties backing any further action in Korea. Leaders warn vigilance as forces from U S Australia Great Britain coordinate naval units with China. They stress peace must be fought for and preserved despite mounting global strife.
A garbled OCR text references U N interventions and Iran policy, noting false contention and a council meeting on June 27. It hints at government actions, peace violations, and a Security Council response, though specifics and names are obscured.
Washington on Tuesday reports that Chinese Nationalists agreed to let American experts inspect Formosan defence preparations amid threats of a possible Communist invasion. The measure signals Washington’s intent to assess strategic readiness and coordinate defense options with allied forces.
Gromyko accuses the United Nations Security Council and the United States of coercive influence shaping Korea policy, alleging the council acts as an obedient tool for American ruling circles. He cites Chinese Communist movements, North Korean invaders, and potential airlift support to Korea as evidence of foreign interference.
Amid tense exchanges, Gromyko criticizes American policies and voices claims of occupation in Formosa. The piece notes calls for peace, Security Council actions, and warnings about U S military intervention.
Dispatches describe rapid Chinese Communist buildup in Manchuria near Hong Kong and Turkey. Estimates place about 99,000 troops moving from Canton toward the north, with 80,000 already in Shanghai to South River regions, raising concerns of a broader push toward North Korea.
In Melbourne thousands gathered for a protest supporting Asian independence and opposing aggression. Police arrested a man for traffic offenses amid broad placards calling for ending the war and showing antiwar sentiment. Several women were noted at the scene as participants in the demonstration.
US diplomats debate the Fi to-day about a Bird te and the evoked conquer doctrine. Beales appear eased as Gromyka’s statement nears, signaling a softer line near the Rosset risa.
Reported notes from a Khartoum style session condemn Western aid to South Korea and urge support for Truman and McArthur. The speech argues war is not inevitable and criticizes UN opposition to American intervention as bombardment continues on Korean towns.
Fragmentary dispatch describes British warships diverted from an unknown port. Names and details are garbled, with references to vessels and routes unclear and multiple errors in spelling. The fragment mentions contact with a frigate and possible arrival in a distant theater, but specifics are unreadable.
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