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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 21, 1951

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British Ambassador Warns Shah Over Anglo Persian Dispute

London sources report Britain warned Shah of Iran in the Parliament building about not expropriating the Anglo Iranian Oil Company. The note urged Persia to cooperate, stating Britain would resist hasty action and aiming to resolve the oil dispute to mutual satisfaction.

Momadey London Francis Shepherd Britain Tiritsin Persia Paeae Foran Matindantiee Frith Sharon

UN Forces Push Back and Advance Ten Miles

Allied troops pressure the enemy as UN forces launch counterattacks and advance up to ten miles. The U.S. Second Division, with French and Dutch battalions, moved into breached areas while UN forces maneuver north of the Amaranth and northeast of Pusan Valley, seeking to restore contact and press the front.

U.N Tokyo United Nations A.a.p.reuter

Fragmentary World War II Frontlines Report

Fragmented OCR style notes describe enemy advances and defensive lines along a river area near Han Wharf, mentioning minefields, barbed wire, and prepared defenses. It references allied positions including a fortification along Putian River Vale and mentions heavy fighting with enemy battalions halted by minefields and coordinated fire.

United Nations Chief Warns on Korea War Escalation

A UN briefing by General Ridgway warns of intensified Chinese attacks along the front in Korea. He cautions that air power and bombardment may be required, while noting the potential need to probe North Korea if gains stall. The article cites U.S. officials urging patience and warning against a wider war.

United Nations Alco Lows Tage Mreall Are Chinesita J B Zatons Teva U.N. Central Front China Uae United Nationa Nationa Miruohey North Korea North U.S. New York Air Puree Thomas Pinlatter United States Korea Altministre Tion Asmericene Kore

Canadian Response Highlighted in Ottawa Report

An Ottawa dispatch notes a mixed international reaction to a new stimulus step. The report cites Canadian officials and regional analysts evaluating impacts on trade and employment amid uncertain market signals.

Taft Condemns U.S. Participation in Korea War

Senator Robert Taft denounced United States involvement in the Korean War as a failure. He said he initially supported Truman's troop decision but warned that the costs will exceed any possible gain now that Chinese Communists have intervened.

Taft U.S Washington Robert ‘Taft Last Nighi United Bratan Truman Kores Minta

Fragmented OCR Summary From Local News

Fragmented text from a historic page mentions names and places in unclear order. The readable portions name United Nations related terms and local figures, with no coherent events or dates to confirm. Further context is needed to produce a proper headline and summary.

Pilots claim ships serving China amid Cold War tensions

Amid chaotic transcripts, pilots accuse American ships of aiding China. Officials led by Herbert O'Connor press for full inquiry, while mentions of East Berlin and West German delegates hint at broader strategic supply concerns and postwar complications.

China Hasan Irwgin Herbert O'Connor Bonate Tube Miegal Ashig Eau Triam Venator Connorsien East Berlin West Germany Vic Trislintn Cammunlat

Armed guard on Russor ship in Singapore raid

An armed guard boarded a Russor ship anchored in Singapore with a cargo of 140 tons of rubber bound for Communi Chine. A second vessel, the Nancy Molter, reportedly carried 3,700 tons of pine rubber to the Com omit, escorted by the destroyer Home Comsack after a two day chase.

AAP Singapore Pet Ad Police Gewering Vice Enmed Healt Janghter Norbay

Three British police officers die in Bukit Mertajam attack

AAP Reuters reports three British policemen died when they threw newspapers and magazines at a hand grenade during an attack by nine communist terrorists in Bukit Mertajam. The incident occurred at night with several others injured.

Aap Reuter Singapore Bundey Bukit Meflajam Nal Veradah

Paris talks show small advance on Four powers agenda

In Paris Sunday a small advance in talks among the Big Four foreign ministers occurred as Soviet move by Mr. Gromyko suggested German demilitarization appear in both the first and second items. The remaining questions were whether NATO should be on the agenda and the order of the final items.

Paris Gromyko

Military talks at Singapore move future of South Asia

General de Lattre de Tassigny, leading the French delegation, said the three power talks in Singapore could shape South and Southeast Asia’s future. He noted cordial Allied rapport and welcomed observations from Australia and New Zealand as valuable inputs before returning to Baghdad.

Sinaaporm Bundy Singapore South-Maint Asia de Lattre de Tenney Obervort Australia New Zeland

Langley peers discuss facts and research note

The fragment mentions Langley peers and a venture involving research. Mr Steck cites that research as part of a broader industrial context. The text hints at a platform or mechanism tied to 24 items and a figure named Mr Steck.

Langley Fa Industrica Chat Mr. Steck

Fragmentary science note on escape velocity and test models

A damaged OCR passage discusses spacecraft or planetary tests with terms like escape velocity and model variations. It mentions several test models and indicates speeds around 20 to 25 units, though the exact measures and entities are garbled.

Wtver Bemiok Eacape Velocity Satay Caryls

Britain Canada United States Move to Standardize Arms

Britain Canada and the United States agree to standardize over 400 army items including a new American light tank the Walker Bulldog weighing 29 tons with 40 mph top speed. Officials cite security reasons for disclosing exact types and note progress toward Atlantic Pact standardization. The U S leads in munitions standardization while Britain and the United States diverge on infantry rifles with a 38 calibre automatic rifle versus the M1 Garand 30 calibre until further decisions.

Weabhington Sun United States Britain United State Britela

Rain Prospects Improve North but Drought Lingers West

Rain over most of the state brightens drought relief outlook, while the southwest remains worst hit with grim chances of relief. Weather officials caution that rainfall may continue for two days in the northeast, with localized totals up to two inches. Coastal and central regions report showers and fog, as New Naval Basic training areas note scattered rain and warmer trends in affected zones.

Gamage Weather Bureau Cosst Alawarra Newr Naval

Russian troop offer linked to Abadan oilfield crisis

The Sunday Dispatch reports Persia agreed to Russian troops entering the North Persian province of Arcebuijar if Britain sends forces to secure the Abadan oilfields, amid border tensions and crop concerns along the North border hotspots.

London Persia Arcebuijar Britain Abadan

Unclear Note on Rights and International Trade

Fragmentary OCR text references rights protections, mentions Crystal and Crista, Lane, and a note from a Washington department describing relations with Britain. Narrative appears to discuss diplomacy and U S reaction to British actions, with garbled phrases and missing context.

Persian cabinet weighs oil dispute amid talks with Britain

A London style report notes Britain and Iran press for a friendly settlement over the Anglo Iranian oil dispute. The Persian premier may send a cabinet to negotiate while martial law extends in Khuzestan as the oil industry faces continuation of a stalled 1935 agreement.

Tigessaid Prime Minster Green Martle Palace Sanander Francie Shepherd Monaadeq Pachamnent Me Cnemions Samtadeg Waa Ania Nee Wweak Oil Company Morrior Pole Uter Perwlan Indafinite Extelslan Khualshan Peraian

America Rejects Soviet Plan for Japan Treaty

Washington reports U.S. officials rejected a Moscow proposal for a separate peace treaty with Japan. Britain, the United States, and Communist China prepared for talks on a broader framework, with aims for a treaty and Moscow Peking provisions.

America Washington Buncay United States Dave IDA Moscow Peking Toronsitde

Army Forces Day in Washington Honors Wartime Heroes

The 兵 Arm forces Day celebration in Washington featured President Truman presenting the Congressional Medal of Honor to three Korean War veterans. A parade of ships and aircraft, including B‑29s, was observed at the riverfront as spectators watched a dawn ceremony and impressive air and sea displays.

U.S. Washington Truman Army Furven Tlw Congressional Washington

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