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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 09, 1951
Page
1
Fragmented text outlines President Truman's military grounds for rejecting MacArthur's Asia plan. Mentions keeping Europe allied and avoiding broader conflict, warning it could jeopardize Taiwan and the Philippines and provoke Soviet or Kremlin satisfaction.
An audio of a tense conference reveals leaders debating Korea policy and military arms. Nye sigma that U.S. alignment with allies hinges on decisive action amid a broad, high stakes global struggle and the atomic age.
An unsigned text fragment outlines political maneuvering with references to May actions by a United Committee and various governments. It mentions Goren and British Teas Government and hints at financial aims and approvals amid international conditions.
Washington reports that Secretary of Defense George Marshall urged the United States to sustain Allied defences and avoid a premature Grand War with the Soviet Union. He warned MacArthur to avoid overreaching and stressed the need for careful, united policy decisions during the crisis.
A garbled entry states a retired U S general, formerly in Korea, is asked by the United States Army to address the Far Eastern controversy. The text mentions Wesemeyer, Wrens Forman, and other unclear names along with a reference to coral and a mid Wing organization.
Senator McKenna, deputy opposition leader, denounces alleged PM action to move the senate toward dictatorship. He says the Prime Minister’s conduct shows extreme contempt and threatens the Senate’s independence and parliamentary governance.
Reports say the cabinet reshuffle will likely fill four vacancies including Red Lyons resignation and Minister for Ale Mr White’s expected appointment as Deputy in London. Names such as Mr Francie hex and Mr Sing Rew are noted for possible ministerial roles amid debate on external posts from New South Wales to Victorian portfolios.
Soviet note signals opposition to a proposed treaty text and urges rapid progress. US and Soviet officials weigh terms and timing for a July foreign ministers meeting while aiming to avoid delays in negotiations. The Kremlin stance emphasizes momentum toward agreement amidst broader Allied discussions.
In Panama City on Tuesday the government announced virtual dictatorial powers to combat Communism and defend the Canal and the region. The assembly and supreme court were urged to support anti Communist measures, while critics warned the rules would erode constitutional rights.
Fragmentary text references a blockade and potential colonial assistance from an allied power. Mentions Wenered acArthur and Gay raleed, with unclear roles and no clear event date or location.
The article describes a complex dispute involving a Persian oil jubilee and a government hold on a vast oil plant valued at £500 million. An arbitral process is proposed with a Lord of Appeals figure as arbitrator and negotiations between the government and the Anglo-British majority stakeholding company.
AAP Reuters reports a minority Waterside Workers Union members at New Plymouth began striking over cargo handling as a new union group formed. Police warned refusers, while 900 servicemen aided port operations and Australian supporters supplied funds for the strike.
A battalion mortar company from Apt 2 to 96 reportedly helped shift the Allied front during the Comunit apring offensive. Sloucesters resisted withdrawal for three days without food or water before surrendering. Casualties included killed wounded and captured, with units such as Lacut.Color and J.P cited in reports.
The International Olympic Committee voted in Vienna admitting Russia to one of its commissions. Thirty one members backed the move with three abstentions. The session approved future rules and the committee stressed there would be no Olympic sanctions tied to political issues.
Prime Minister Menzies lauded the couriers in Canberra noting the rapid progress and nation building over 60 years. He praised Australia’s growth, commitment to unity, and the symbolic value of the event as he addressed the gathering in Canberra.
In Canberra hundreds of thousands of riders gathered despite rain for a loyalty message event. Sergeant Waltham led the Wee Australian Police Force ride, with children from New Canberra and seven New Australian towns joining. Officials including the Prime Minister and Governor-General attended as cyclists paraded to Parliament House, where gifts from Aboriginal and New Zealand sources were displayed.
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