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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 15, 1950

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Bitter Fighting Near Kum River Crossings In Korea

A late AP dispatch from Advance Headquarters in Korea reports about 100 Communist troops at the Kum River exit of Chongji town attempting to cross. U.S. forces attacked by river traffic with artillery, while North Korean attempts to outflank the American line on the western flank near Taejon are repelled.

Tokyo Kum River Chongji-towdlay Sayn Associated Press Korea Preas Kern Chongja Taejon Prem Cohan Inghseayrade Amica United Reds toLalle Ing. Avolit Northoran Aitebiiah Deidgehrad Berth Korrans Tvir Yeu Seton Poultions Reuter Drewe Priday Teinund Ermaur Sinmun Amnofan Ory Ailaance Fala Simon Rayeineera Hella and Baronks HaSiNepom Yan

Threat in Eastern Sector Involving Enemy Armour and Raiders

Fragmentary text describes a clash in the eastern sector with enemy armour and raiders near a river. Observers note heavy sounds and a ground action with raiders advancing, while reports identify potential units and commanders, but details are unclear.

Fulscaner Walton Siready Naan Thane Korran Fng Pyot Yenterdmy Rupertoets

Security Rika Liquidated in Friday Report

Fragmentary account describes a security action named Rika, with references to police, Moscow Radio, and individuals such as Min Ta Hoo. Details are unclear, but the piece notes actions taken in Halen and Leather Towne with mentions of a $2.4 figure and several named entities.

Bok Poe Reeser Datea Seq Igoth Police One Min Ta Hoo Halen Lether Moscow Radio Ageinta Poe

Fragmented OCR report on North Korean armor in warfront

An OCR fragment describes North Korean tank actions with allied countermeasures and nearby fortress support. It mentions armored units, bridges, and road disruption, noting tank calibers and armor as the scene shifts across contested lines.

Truman Confident U S Won't Be Defeated in Korea

President Truman spoke at a wartime press conference in Washington asserting American forces would hold a foothold in Korea and remain undefeated, despite reverses, and outlined potential mobilization steps and actions planned to strengthen the U N positions along the front.

Washington United States Korea Truman Arkat Acme Gorromo Enei Doclares Amtorienn Keron McLowe Calihie Tere Ubet Rorew Ok & Police

President Truman Declines War Policy Debate

A fragmented report notes President Truman avoiding a public debate on wartime policy and the North Atlantic military alliance amid ongoing global tensions. The account hints at caution in evaluating current events and military actions without clear details.

Citizens in Turkey Warned Amid Global Tension

Fragmentary report notes warnings issued to residents in Turkey and statements from a consul general. The text mentions concerns over imperial influence, the American colony, and rising anxiety among essential workers. Details are obscured by OCR corruption.

London The Intr Taunt Turkey Umea Essen

Americans Straps Own Troops in Tokyo

An American unit in Tokyo faced an accidental deployment mix up as reports describe mislocations and a flurry of confusion over troop movements. The incident prompted a brief inquiry and concerns about command correctives.

Urgent Air Lift Ships Ferry Supplies Across Pacific

An American airlift plans to move badly needed reinforcement to Korea as four engined transport planes prepare to depart. The Defense Department aims to speed up shipments worth billions with new equipment and rockets en route to Japan and Korea, amid warnings of a serious situation and possible extended conflict.

Korea Air Force Senate Defence Department Meron I CommitteeMnirmas Savitat Milind Tvdines Rorrest Sherman Mherman Japan Ceneral Howe Vandenhere Cmcia Washington Ohi Aerow U.S Wella

Note from Britain on German Proponents and Soviet Response

A British note accuses the Soviet Union of disregarding humanitarian principles in reaction to recent events in Western Germany. It claims thousands of Germans have not returned to the Soviet Union despite relatives' assurances they were in custody.

Tunvun Britain Germany

Nehru Sends Note to Stalin and Truman

Indian Prime Minister Pandit Nehru sent a message to Marshal Stalin and to President Truman via the Indian ambassador in Moscow. The cable, noted by diplomatic quarters in London, urged action on Korea and UN Security Council negotiations. The United States and Soviet messages stressed a prompt peaceful settlement and urged adherence to UN goals in Korea.

Nehru Stalin Truman London Pandit Nehru Persoini Marshal Stalin Ligulion Ufinerver Narriza Andrei Growyke Ambarmalor Moscow Diploratle Security Council Chineas American United Prean Sayn United Union Soviet Union Washington Wash Pandit Wetiro Gaunel

Troops Prom Hawaii Honolulu Friday

Fragmentary report notes units in Hawaii including Fifth Regimental Combat Team and withdrawals from occupation duties. Details are garbled, but mentions upcoming assignments and movements with references to dates and locations.

Hawaii Honolulu Las Werten Ste Gly Severson Bouth Korma Boen

Murders of Allied Servicemen Revealed at Rabaul

Melbourne report says 13 Allied servicemen including 15 RAAF members were murdered at Rabaul by Japanese forces during the war. Field officer Fr. Liaut Kaith Rundle confirms remains found among 18 Australians killed, some shot, others beheaded. Interment scheduled at Rabaul. plans discussed to bring trial of Japanese perpetrators. Names of identified servicemen listed among the victims.

Melbourne Filey RAAF Rabaul Ve Red Liaut Kaith Rundle R.A. 4.F Savernocents Nsw Greanawell Anderson Corporel Alfred Merry Lanagan LAC Willan Murdoch Parker

Steelworks Closing at Newcastle

A night start began the closure at Newcastle Steelworks amid circumstantial management delays. The shutdown is described as gradual, with two blast furnaces being packed and partial operation ceasing as billets are exhausted.

Newcastle Warner. Ar. i Guller ‘He Yong Tre Une Lina Ullla

Australia Threatened Says Menzies As War Aid Debated

Prime Minister Menzies warns Australia is threatened and reviews its duties amid the Korean War dispute with Communist forces. He states Australia will consider naval and air support only if necessary and emphasizes Australia’s cautious yet decisive stance in the evolving global conflict.

Government to prosecute seditious export ban plan

The Commonwealth Government said it would pursue action against Petron over an export ban on war supplies to Australian servicemen abroad. In Sydney waterside workers refused to load a shipment aboard the liner Changte for the RAAF in Japan, sailing over Korea. The Attorney General announced penalties for publishing sedition and outlined that prosecutions would proceed if evidence supports an offence.

Petron Sydney Eix Acrore Changte R.aa.f Japan Korea Grimes Ganberee Tive Pf Ene

Load of Aero Engines for RAAF Delayed by Waterside Dispute

Reports from Sydney describe a dispute over loading new aero engines for the Royal Australian Air Force. Waterside workers refused to load the engines, a tally clerk stood firm, and a union delegate warned of possible action. Government ministers urged swift resolution as engines were urgently needed for Japan-bound troops. Unconfirmed reports said a loading party might still attempt to place engines aboard tomorrow.

Byunby Changte Fsb Moon Watersidore Clarke Remart Waleraidern Bydney Nelnon Telution Executive the Minster For Supply Me Beale Jepma Ideapito Wat Beraldern Japan Kom Dalian Beale RAAF

Criticism of MacArthur Clouds U S Korea Policy

Formos secretary of the interior Aarnid criticizes General MacArthur for being linked to Korea intervention plans. The article notes congressional reactions and President Truman's stance, with Knowland and others commenting on the State Department sending mixed signals.

Formos Aarnid Tries Ningasine Yestoegay Douglas Maodr- Hilir Korea Mi Sekre Auetyerat Wyetoy Knowland Senate Bate Tpmt MacArthur Warren Fonnhls

Seamen Urge Ban Action After Tuesday Meeting

Sea workers rally to press union ban on shipments amid factional clashes and a government move. An emergency meeting in Ryarey discussed enforcement, with officers briefing on the official stance and plans to hold a broader vote Tuesday to solidify the ban.

Amen Peta Anett Aemagaatn Beamen Commounent Touth Tonday Red Union Aydhey Seamen'e Peen Reid Rdwen Tuonay Ducun

Vic Wharfies Back Government in UN Vote

In Melbourne the Waterside Workers' Federation executive decided to back the government in the United Nations matter. They stated many Royal Australian citizens would face elections and that the decision aligned with wartime actions. The union contrasted with others, claiming the NOE Korine backed by the South African authorities harmed the war effort.

Melbourne Pray Federa Hon Iteconke United Nations United Newens Tie A.li Tie Acs Esman’s Waterside Workers’ Execative Agrinsmere

War service homes rebate proposal outlined

A Mintetor note yesterday proposes allowing a rebate of one half the premiums charged for war service homes in 1800 01. The total rebate would be about five thousand for the effort in the immediate need.

WAR Service Homes

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