07 May 1951
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 07, 1951
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR summary suggests a wartime inevitability theme with references to Soviet escape efforts, military training, and possible strategic plans. The readable bits mention the army, accordant aid, and phrases hinting at a broader conflict dynamic, though text is garbled.
General MacArthur told the Joint Senate Committee that only a small fraction of manpower was needed to beat China and that the United States could save the Second Division with careful planning. He discussed evacuating Liaotung Bay and questioned political controversy over European ground forces.
Harsh details describe a man's body found in the river with injuries to the head and forehead. Police note the scene shows indications of foul play while the exact cause remains under investigation.
AEU members facing discipline over a Breington disallowance issue prepared to return to work after conditional assurances from the Central Coal Reference Board. The strike began at Breington when an electrical fitter refused certain tasks, with 20,000 tons of coal delayed and sympathy walkouts by other workers joining the stoppage.
The Palace rejects claims that fatigue will halt the King’s tour of Australia and New Zealand. A Press Association report says the King appeared in good health during a Festival of Britain event and on visits to the Royal Festival Hall and South Bank.
The Sunday Telegraph reports strain on King from fatigue and pain as the Crown faces a lighter schedule next month. The Sunday Pictorial urges advisers to ease workload while a royal programme includes engagements in Denmark and Britain. The piece notes public concern over the monarchs health and the royal family’s readiness to step in if needed.
Fragmented report notes Canada agreeing to drop empire preferences in favor of Cuba market access. Britain’s reaction divides as Dominion seeks broader trade and daily markets shift amid uncertain post pact arrangements. Officials warn of potential costs to British sugar and imperial trade loyalty.
Ottawa negotiates sugar import terms with Cuba and Australia to cut tariffs. Canada plans a two year arrangement allowing a lowered price of sugar at about 130 cents per pound, with preferential arrangements for Western allies. Officials indicate broader concessions and relief for dried fruits and related commodities may follow.
Auckland waterfront union aims to boost its membership on Monday. Work at one wharf limited to shifts but may extend to other wharves as port operations adjust. Commodities include wool, general cargo, and beans. oversea traffic involves ships to London and Commonwealth routes.
The Sun reports that police in Johore state’s Yong Peng area are probing a suspected ring connected to tobacco and weapon supplies. Officials say a store raid revealed items tied to alleged terrorists and more arrests are expected as investigations proceed.
Reported widespread power outages persist this week while officials consider extended blackouts. A spokesman for the utility cites aging lines and demand spikes as causes. Police and security forces respond to disturbances as protests and construction blocks complicate recovery efforts.
Tokyo reports Allied air forces hammered enemy transport to halt a new Chinese spring offensive. More than 2,500 vehicles moved south across multiple sectors as Communist troops pulled back from fortifications north and west of Seoul. Western allies pressed patrols and bombardments while seeking material aid from ports and rivers.
Delegates at Paris discuss a Western agenda for the Foreten Ministers conference while the Russian delegation argues for a firmer stance and accuses the West of inflexibility. Mr Davies comments on the need for constructive proposals as Mr Gromyko cites repeated wartime rhetoric. The exchange reflects ongoing tensions over postwar diplomacy and alliance roles.
West German paper Der Abend reported that 40 Russian soldiers were executed after a failed breakout from Bernburg prison. The article said 73 escaped. most were recaptured and the unit was halted before further punishment. The ongoing case drew wide attention in Berlin.
Australian champion James von Nida faced heckling and hostile behavior in Britain as he clashed with spectators, accusing a child of distraction during a match. A near-miss incident in the arena prompted officials to curb tensions as the crowd reacted to his aggressive confrontation.
A shakily reported clash along the Syrian border near the Jordan river mouth surfaced Sunday morning. Officials described bombardment on slopes west of Tel el Mute and said the attack was repulsed with limited damage as tensions rise in the demilitarized zone.
A garbled report cites a London source about a research team addressing a cocoa crop bug. It mentions a British effort, chemical or alloy inputs, and warnings of severe disease impact. Notable figures are unclear due to transcription errors.
In Sydney Harbor a fisherman reported discovering a herd of homes adrift in the water near Cavenmurly. Detectives investigate the cause and whether the incident involves possible human involvement or a vital loss, with authorities examining if any occupants were aboard.
A proposed branch of the Australian 4S Association prompts discussion amid naming rumors and potential memorial actions. Key figures include Mr JA Tira and Doerr of Hanbormu, with advocacy suggesting a world impact if the branch forms and memory honors are tied to sea trade and pacific cooperation.
A confusing dispatch reports a mutiny aboard a vessel near the coast with arrests for robberies and tense exchanges between crews. Authorities in a distant port investigate the incident and its broader implications for trade and security.
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