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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1950
Page
2
Fragmentary Reuters copy from Tokyo notes North Korea to mobilize large forces for a possible confrontation. Figures are unclear but suggest a substantial army buildup and heightened tensions in the region. The chaotic text hints at comparisons to American forces and ongoing military preparations.
In a dramatic London race, Girt secured victory in the Stewards Cup while other contenders, including Kee oie fhe Maharajat, faced tough finishes. The field battled through challenging conditions as spectators watched from the stands.
The Australian Labor Party leader states two provises on troop deployment to Korea. He notes troops would be voluntary and well equipped, with right wing critics wary of concessions. He emphasizes adherence to the two points on arming and deployment without withdrawal.
The New Zealand government plans dispatching an artillery unit to Korea amid allied support. Recruiting opens tomorrow for volunteers aged 18 to 32, with preference for single men and those with artillery experience. Opposition leader Fraser pledged Labour support for the decision.
Mr Padisen denounces communism as a dangerous global drive. He accuses the Australian Labour Party of hindering defence by resisting action and allowing open infiltration. He calls for close cooperation among British Commonwealth members and the United States to deter aggression and demoralise the enemy.
Sergeant John Woods died on a special assignment for the American government. His widow, and a Boise, Idaho, family, say they cannot tell where his death occurred. The report notes he was involved in postwar Nazi war crime proceedings after the 1948 Nuremberg trials.
Washington Wednesday Representative Carl Vinson said American forces must be built up for a possible mobilization. The House Services Committee chair noted the army navy and air force need expansion as the United States contemplates overweight Soviet threats. The House passed a bill requiring servicemen to serve an extra year affecting about 300 000 enlistees and sent it to President Truman for signature amid broader moves to unify Congressional units on armed forces growth.
A statement by Navy Secretary Me Matthews proposes boosting the military fund. The increase would be sourced from the President's plan to reduce other expenditures to support defense needs.
In New York James Reston’s note in the New York Times today questions the impact of a 10,000 raillion to 20,000 raillion dollar rearmament plan. The piece argues the vast funds would not solve Atlantic threats and may amplify or create economic issues like shortages and inflation in the United States. Reston notes administration efforts to deploy this money swiftly without triggering economic harm.
Newcastle magistrate court heard a 15 year old girl found guilty of bigamy after multiple marriages. The husband claimed he married in Dudley and later learned of the second union. The judge ordered the girl to be placed in Western Australia for rehabilitation with a £20 bond kept for good behaviour until December 13, 1952.
An American officer reports that North Korean forces used branded Korean civilians as shields during an attack on Yongdong. Major Whither Spoon says American troops could not fire on women and children, allowing tanks to press the assault before retreating. The incident involved five tanks driving a line of noncombatants ahead of them.
Melbourne reports that Minister for Commerce and Agriculture Mr McEwen said no suggestion of a change in Wheat Board chair implying changes to the Wheat Stabilisation Plan is unfounded. The minister spoke today to deny any connection.
A fragmented report notes Faynety Paremby pursuing a claim for a hike endowment but payments were not made by July 18. It mentions a ministerial sale proposal, a senator's comments, and hopes that payments will be arranged into bank accounts, with a hoped percentage increase.
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