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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 25, 1951
Page
1
Allied reports state Communist forces are defeated and demoralized after four weeks of fighting in Korea. Western front advances threaten from Beal to the east as UN bombings disrupt supply lines and decimate lines.
Washington reports changes in the U S Air Force leadership with Lieut General George Stra temeyer replaced after a heart attack. He is to be succeeded by Lt General C Weyland, commander of Pacific Air Forces, and Major General Frank Foert to become assistant chief of staff for operations, replacing Lt General Bari E. Adye as commander for 19 Japan.
The report describes a sharp victory followed by a precipitous withdrawal and counter-actions. General Van Fleet and the Eighth Army push forward to hold lines as casualties in the Chimmunint area are estimated between 16,000 and 60,000, with other factors driving retreat.
The 18th Parachute Brigade will depart for an unnamed Middle East destination in about 12 hours. The War Office said an official destination notice would be issued later.
Canadian police seized 10,206 diamonds valued over 84,530 pounds at Montreal airport yesterday. They arrested 24 year old Jacob Groaw, a Romanian displaced person, after he stepped off a trans Atlantic flight.
A dramatic water front dispute centers on a rat menace and calls for action by the government. Prime Minister Menzies is quoted defending measures to protect legitimate trade against supposed union influence and declaring a tough stance in coming months.
A chaotic council session in Sydney over the Emergency Committee directive sparked heated exchanges as Labour supporters urged action to back the union stance. Speaker interruptions and threats of further action shaded the scene with tension among delegates and onlookers.
A garbled report from Thursday notes tensions among laborers and officials over water management and industrial policy. Officials debate immediate actions and potential policy shifts affecting the Pork of Mle and related sectors.
The new Watersiders Union in Wellington plans to begin work on Monday. Reported staffing numbers were not yet confirmed, but formation meetings showed unanimous support for taking on ships loaded or being unloaded.
Britain seeks international pressure on Iran as Prime Minister Mossadegh faces Western pushback over oil nationalization. London experts warn of severe economic consequences if Tehran does not settle disputes, with potential sanctions and legal actions depending on Tehran's response.
President Truman urged Congress to approve an 8.5 billion dollar aid package to mobilize economic and military support against Soviet aggression. He argued the plan would empower free nations, sustain economic vitality, and deter communist expansion, warning the threat is global and urgent.
A naval motor launch with men aboard capsized in harbor on Thursday. Rescue teams pulled several from the water in rough seas though exact details of the accident remain unclear.
Report from Buenos Aires states President Peron ordered the arrest of Dr. Donald Richter, a scientist accused of releasing details about atomic energy. The order, issued two months after a prior detainment, followed a dispatch from Buenos Aires and a separate claim of an improvised process. An Argentine official denies the claim and says the arrest stands.
Reports from Washington speculate on imminent nuclear tests at a proving ground in Minivetok. Officials and the Atomic Commission have issued brief notices amid continued chatter about potential tests and intensified investigations.
Australian air units are dispatched from Australia to Malaya to reinforce operations in Singapore. In six months of action colonial fighters have dropped substantial bomb amounts on guerrilla targets as the daily bombing campaign continues.
Three year old Jenny Gevers, snatched near Sours Bay weeks ago, was found about 25 miles from Parth. A Chinese tip led police to the girl who was unharmed aside from shock. A $5,000 reward was offered for information and arrests of the kidnapers.
The United States debates atomic artillery and tactical use in Korea as U S representatives and advisers discuss feasibility and risks. The Army and Atomic Energy Commission reviews emphasize the limited role and possible rapid impact of atomic shells in warfare.
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