18 Jul 1951
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1951
Page
1
The crisis between India and Pakistan worsens with fear of military conflict. Analysts warn war would devastate both nations, with Kashmir as a focal point. Diplomatic efforts continue as the frontier remains tense and defense measures increase on both sides.
Prime Minister Nehru stated India would not attack, but would strengthen defenses to meet a grave border situation. He criticized alleged Pakistani military advisers and officers aiding cross border raids and warned Pakistan must not misread Indian restraint. He claimed recent aerial and ground actions have occurred along the front and stressed readiness to defend Indian territory and citizens.
A chaotic scene at a Kaneins cement works ends in two bodies discovered by responders. Police report a man about 58 and a woman killed with multiple stab wounds. A third person, an infant, is missing or unaccounted for as investigators search the area. Local authorities urge caution while confirming the incident and pursuing leads.
A New York report from a Sty compaliter outlines narcotics seizures and cures. It notes about 1,000 drug cases in New City, highlighting ongoing enforcement and health concerns.
Un general Van Fleet may head a new Allied delegation to draft a cease fire accord as fifth round of truce talks at Panmunjom ends. Ridgway reports progress. talks resume tomorrow as UN delegates discuss withdrawal of foreign troops and the future of renewed negotiations.
Fragmented OCR text notes six weeks disappearance of a diplomat linked to American atomic secrets. Mentions wartime committees, international cooperation, and possible connections to Britain Canada and other nations. Names and clear facts are obscured by garbled output.
A fragmentary dispatch describes attempts at informal talks among Allied and Communist representatives. Observers note thawing exchanges, with focus on a proposed meeting under a Lieutenant General and troop buildups near the southern front.
An escaped inmate and another suspect faced chase and recapture tonight. Port Mal Verirne police reported the escape by scaling walls and cutting a cell door, then a pursuit ended with the apprehension of the suspect near the city walls.
Report from Tokyo indicates Japanese officials expect Russia to resist signing any peace treaty with Western-backed powers. They foresee China’s split stance and possible shifts toward Communist alignment as Washington and London draft terms. Congressional critics in the United States are watching closely as allied forecasts shape a postwar Eastern policy.
Andreasecre tary for Foreign Affairs comments on a reparations treaty regarding the Philippines. He criticizes the plan as prioritizing defeated powers and argues it lacks clear war guilt terms. He notes the treaty’s novelty and predicts it will force relinquishment of territorial aims by major powers.
Mr. Harriman, Truman’s adviser, travels to Persia to press for settlement of the Persian British oil dispute. He aims to avert nationalistic resistance to Western oil interests while offering reconstruction aid, as Tehran faces internal unrest and debates over modernization.
Melbourne dispatch reports Australia wide wage increases with NSW up 13 shillings and Sydney Adelaide at 13/ and 12/ in Melbourne and Perth. The measure covers housing clothing and essential goods, set to apply from the next pay period.
The secretary of the ACTU faces criticism as wage value erodes against rising living costs. Employers plan allowances and adjustments, while unions in Melbourne resist broader price-driven shifts. Government action is urged to ease cost pressures and preserve real wages.
A garbled report quotes officials warning of hungry millions if food output lags. Deputy governor general and leaders discuss Australia’s role, farm prices, and labor shortages as world demand rises and production strains loom amid wartime disruption.
The wage bill will rise by about 8 million pounds, with the government expecting to recoup more through direct and indirect taxation due to higher taxpayer earnings. Additional commitments require around 618 million to meet rising wage costs, with discussions on further grants at the Premiers Conference with the Commonwealth Winter in Canberra next month.
A distressed projection from industry leaders warns that new wage and employment policies will raise costs for goods and services across sectors. The Chamber of Manufactures, led by its director, argues the measure shifts the burden onto producers and jeopardizes industrial growth.
Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear names and phrases about players and a rise or struggle. No clear events, dates, or affiliations are readable to support a coherent summary or identify individuals or organizations. The passage remains indecipherable for a proper newspaper card.
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