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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 18, 1950

Page

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Taejon Abandoned by U S Troops After Fierce Fight

The report states American forces withdrew from Taejon under heavy North Korean artillery and maneuvers. North Korean advances pressed from three directions as U S troops retreated to new defensive positions. East Coast fighting showed South Koreans aided by American planes reclaiming ground.

U.S South Korea United Press Taejon MacArthur Tokyo Arrowg Kum River

Shrinking Foothold In Korea

The exhausted 24th Division is gradually whittled away by North Korean attacks. Their next stand will be at Akchon, eight miles east of Tasson, as the loss of the Kum River shifts American withdrawal from the south to the east. The Allied foothold in Korea is rapidly shrinking.

Ak- Chon Tasson Kum River Korea

British Vampires En Formation at Farnborough

Fragmentary note mentions a day at Farnborough with a formation or lectern reference and a mysterious warrant, lacking clear context or complete names.

Lectern of Avalon Farnborough

Reds Break Through in Korean War Frontline Assault

In a vivid account from United Press reporter Robertsdilter, Communist waves overwhelmed American foxholes on the Korean front. American artillery and machine guns fought at close range, but thousands of North Korean troops pressed forward despite heavy casualties.

United Press Robertsdilter South Korea Miller Pers Cora Wood

Reinforcements Of RAAF In Action

Fragmentary report notes RAAF reinforcements taking action within five days of shipping, with references to Melbourne and Mantoy. The text is garbled but indicates aerial squadron activity and deployment details amid wartime operations.

RAAF Melbourne Mantoy Lalae Apna Ralsing

Unclear transcription of Washington commentary on war moderation

Fragmentary report quotes William Green demanding broad moderation and unity in labor amid wartime concerns. The garbled text mentions May and a question of mine and war, with unclear references to Karas and future wishes.

Washington William Green la~ Daur Fie Karas

MacArthur Presses Censorship Problems in War Reporting

General MacArthur warned on censorship limits in wartime journalism. He argued editors must restrain sensational or morale harming material and avoid printing information with direct military value that could weaken American and allied resolve. He urged editors to exercise responsibility in reporting Korea War operations.

MacArthul Turday Coxan NM Pauls ManArthuir Varrenominiy Segminnta Vanien Amarican Fation

Australian Action On U N Request

An early meeting of Defence is planned to discuss a United Nations request. Acting Prime Minister Mathew Manatden said Australia received a general inquiry and cabled to the Prime Minister in London. Foreign Minister Faldeni indicated the UN request was non specific and would require Cabinet advice before any special session.

Defence Niembie Manis Tm Bae United Nata Karem Path Mtr Byuidian LES Ha Win Arti Australis Wnd Manaten Muthozitien Unit Kingdom Faditon Unitedt Nationa Audtralli Fallonesi Advicy Inna Bern

Invasion Rumbles Through Polish Plants At Patan Deity Site

Fragmentary report notes major Soviet Inavatriad activity near Polish plants and a Patan Deity site. Reports describe moves by Premier and forces yesterday, with unconfirmed outcomes and scattered positions.

Rene Wil Wiiary Mine

Red China on Council Clash Sparks Cold War Tensions

New York and Washington report Soviet demands to seat Red China on the Security Council while Stalin and Nehru discuss a swift reactivation of the council to resolve Korea and Sino Soviet splits. Circulating notes imply backroom talks among permanent members and contingent shifts.

Vie New York Wimes Hweonephy New Dell Stalin New York Timen Ralil Balin Security Council Hhe Korsan Allvo Stalin India Andork Washington London United States New Doth Wen Usagi Comimunista Uhere

Soviet Working on Hydrogen Bomb

Russia was reportedly developing a hydrogen bomb. Senator Brien McMahon, chair of the Atomic Energy Committee, said the United States sought a plant for hydrogen bomb work. A radio interview quoted officials discussing the secret program and potential delays but asserting progress would continue.

Lashington Monany Russia Brien McMahon Congressonal Atomic Energy Committee United Sites Benatar McMahon Tm Ntewlew LE Hope

Moscow on Yugoslavia raises pro vocations talk

A fragmented report discusses positions on Yugoslavia and related diplomatic standpoints. Mentions Russia and Korea in a broad foreign policy context with unclear attribution and mixed agency in the prose.

Military equipment burnt in London fire incident

Unclear fragmentary OCR describes a large fire in London involving military equipment and ammunition. Mentions losses between 800 and 100,000 with explosions and casualties reported. Fire crews and army units responded to the blaze with civilian risk noted.

Thornton's Outburst On Australia At Parliament

In London on Monday Bent Thyenton criticizes Australia’s parliamentary decision as endangering Australian independence and aligning with the United States. He denounces the Churchill era style support for US war policies and accuses the Labor Party of shameful backing of General MacArthur in Korea.

London Bent Thyenton Meagen Bao J Emulete Une Abattalien Arthur Grandelon Thornton Ie Commiunit World Federaton Iran- Workers’ Federation Asacar- Thur Japan United States Ma Vhansith MecArthur Korea Americal Coe Labour Party Ile

Huge Bomb Raid On Seoul Reported In Far East War News

Fragmented wartime dispatches describe a large air raid on Seoul with distant references to U S command in the Far East The text mentions bomb tonnage and mobilization notes though details are unclear and garbled. It also alludes to a high command briefing and strategic bridges and lines of communication in a broad wartime context.

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