Australians in fierce North Korea clash described
The report portrays Australian forces leading the British Brigade near the Manchurian border with heavy fighting along the Yalu, while American artillery and fighter-bombers support. Claims of 15,900 to 40,000 Chinese Communist troops and significant river crossings are noted amid intense exchanges across Sukchon, Anju, and nearby fronts.
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North Korea
United Nations
Yalu
Taenyong Rae
Advanc Ly
Sinuiju
Korea
Ebyaasens
Throng Sukchon
Anju
Dehohechon
Manchuria
Manchurian
Firal Division
Uinsan
Pukchon
Britiet Commonwealth Brigade
Yalu River
Soviet veto blocks Lie bid for UN post
In Lake Success on Friday the Soviet Union vetoed the re election of United Nations Secretary General Trygve Lie calling him obviously one sided and unfit for the job. Moscow cited his peace plan viewed as Western biased and noted Lie refused to discuss talks with Stalin and Molotov.
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Kremlin Isar
Malik
Security Council
Lie
Moscow
Stalin
Malotov
Sovisat
U.N.Q
Korea
Seven Australians Wounded in Action in Korea
The Minister for the Army announced seven Australians wounded in Korea. The list includes Private J F Ray West Ava L Cpl R RR Wilann N S W Private E R Oliver Nr S W Private C A Henry Q land Cpl Vu J Healy Q land Private C N Gully South Aunt Private N Tangge Vic All are members of the Syd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment Next of kin have been notified.
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Fraq¢is
Korea
J. F. Ray
West Ava
L. Cpl
Vic
Syd Battalion
Royal Australian Regiment
Americans Die in Korean Prisoner Massacre Reported
A medical officer from Unnan said two American prisoners were shot bayoneted and burned to death by North Korean captors north of Pyongyang. About 150 more U S prisoners, able to walk, were marched away after being taken from a stalled train, according to escapees.
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Reuter
Tokyo
Unnan
Acmerigin
Pyongyang
Filipinos Charge U S With Graft and Corruption
President Truman expressed regret over a Philippine statement calling Filipinos mere pikers in graft compared with Americans. The fiery reply responded to charges against the Philippine government linked to an American economic mission led by Daniel Bell. Truman said the U S government seeks to implement aid reforms and will release the Bell report when ready.
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Truman
American Economic Mission
Blpidio Quirino
Filipinga
Washington
Ivery
Myron Cohen
Quirino
U.S
Philippines
MacaArthur
United States
Migrant Union Pressure and New Australian Workers
The union pressed New Australians who refused to renew tickets after September 30. Five men claimed two year contracts still had over two months, resisting other tickets. Union organiser Kemp warned of possible general strike in Canberra and stated migrants avoid joining unions.
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Wilson
Parka
Minkus Fang
Government House
J. Kemp
Merants
oGniata
Nsw
Canberra
Kemp
A.W.U
Department of Labour
Na Service
A.C.T. Trades and Labour Council
A.C.T
Amenities For Trainees RAAF to be quartered in dormitories
Trainees called up for the RAAF will be housed in dormitories furnished with rugs and bedroom furniture. Each hut will hold 16 men and will include washing and ironing facilities. Washing machines will be available.
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R.A.A.F
Mr. White
Meat contract progress toward five year Australia Britain deal
Australia and Britain near finalizing a five year meat accord after talks led by Australian Minister McEwen with British officials. A floor price for beef and annual price negotiations are central, aiming to unlock exports and stimulate production across West Australia, Northern Territory, and Queensland.
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Britain
Australia
Commerce and Agriculture
McEwen
British Board of Trade
Harold Wilson
Mr. Webb
Chifley
West Australia
Northern Territory
Queensland
New Zealand
Webb
Pontecorvo Disappearance Sparks Screening Debate
Reports claim Dr. Pontecorvo was never thoroughly screened before working at British atomic stations and that he later disappeared after arriving in Helsinki by air on September 2. British officials deny prior Britain clearance and question the Finnish reward offer for information.
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Wndon
Pontecorvo
Atom Scientia
Daily Express
Britain
Canada
Asgerte Réuter
Helsinki
Court Bench Challenged Over Arbitration Proceedings
The Full Arbitration Court faced a challenge as Acting Chief Judge Foster and Judge Kirby faced concerns over proceedings held in the absence of Chief Judge Kelly. Attorneys debated whether the act could be amended to allow Dunphy and Foster to proceed, while Kirby’s participation remained in question. The court adjourned indefinitely with a possible announcement expected Monday.
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Wright
Foster
Justice Dunphy
Justive Kirby
Phillips
K.c
Phillipe
Uniopa
Rebels Bombed and Shelling Reported in Indo-China
French planes and artillery bombarded two new Vietminh rebel concentrations near frontier outposts. The Red River bridgehead opposite Loakay held, few shells on Tagurgenta, and rebels massing at Banthict near the Indo-Chin coast guard area. A Taipeh report claims 30,000 Communists ordered to cross the border.
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Saigon
Red River
Loakay
Banthict
Eeat
Loskay
China
Yunnay
Hankin
Langson
Dinhlap
Swangal
Taipeh
Man Tae Tung
Indo-China
Rail Strike Talks Fail As Australian Services Threaten Halt
Reports from Sydney indicate vital talks failed to avert a nationwide rail strike across five of six Australian states. Courts restrain Queensland and other branches from joining the stoppage, with unions in Brisbane and Tasmania facing orders to hold 24 hour stoppages if advised. Rail services may be interrupted nationwide as meetings in NSW and Melbourne decide on continued action.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Torin
Reigw
Melbourne
Brisbane
Tasmania
Ap.u.le
Ap.u.g
Queens
Lantere Senesay Brees
Queenslad
Mesos
Nsw
IEW
Transport unions set to keep buses and trams off Monday
At the NAW meeting, road transport unions decided not to sanction emergency bus and tram services in Sydney on Monday. After conciliation, unions told members the stoppage would go ahead, threatening more disruption unless a settlement is reached. The Conciliation Commissioners planned to refer passive time and overtime pay disputes to the Federal Arbitration Court, with a decision expected on both issues.
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NAW. Trades @about
Sydney
Cabiet
Conciliation Commission
Era Gaid
Federal Arbitration Court
Crown
Austin
J. McCormack
N.8
E li Harrison
M.H.R
AFULE
Mr. Austin
A.R.U
AC T.D
Acku
Aer
Victorian Railways
Alea
Hall
Victoria
Queensland
Tasmania
Sense Of Urgency In North Atlantic Defence Planning
North Atlantic Military Committee proposals call for a supreme commander for Europe, a coordinated military agency, defined force contributions, and a unified command structure. Ministers will review in Washington with a January establishment target for the Supreme Headquarters.
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North Atlantic
Uilitary Alandaraivati Iam
North Atlantic Military Committee
North Atlantic Defence Ministers
Washington
North Atlantic Treaty Council
Ahog
Europe
Union
Mark Montgomery
Western Union
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Soviet
Mr. Lie
P.O.W
Bee Ee
North America
Power OF Changed Arbitration Court Bench
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