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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1950
Page
1
Fragmentary wartime item notes a Korean movement near Pohang with scattered phrases about captives and frontline activity. Mention of units and command may indicate a reporting scramble as forces maneuver along coastal routes.
North Atlantic Council backs a united defense strategy for Western Europe amid tensions. Ministers approve a three‑month operation timeline and a force readiness posture, while Korea frontlines report intensified clashes near Seoul and Pusan. Central Front reports capture and advances as frontline exchanges continue through the night.
Lake Success Tuesday reports say the United Nations General Assembly faces two pivotal political tests since 1946. The Soviet Union feud with Western powers and the Chinese Communist regime rise loom large as India signals a push to seat Communist China. Nehru backs a committee stance while the Korean War pace stays unsettled amid diplomacy.
Rebels seize a French frontier post after a major assault along invasion routes. Paratroops reinforce surrounded garrisons as French officers allege rebel forces benefited from Communist China supplied training, ammunition, and anti air craft guns.
South Africa's defence minister Brreams arrived for talks with British ministers on Commonwealth and Defence matters. He stated Africa would defend against any Communist attack as a united effort, aligning defence policy with the continent's security.
London reports that despite the government likely to win the crustal division in the House, many reformers think a dissolution will follow soon. Churchill’s Labour Opposition stance and new ministerial appointments are noted amid the ongoing ionization row and supply minister controversy.
Washington expects talks on a Japan peace treaty with Britain and the United States to begin at week’s end. Similar bilateral discussions with other Western allies are anticipated as part of broader efforts to shape postwar arrangements.
In New York Tweeday Mr Spender had a private administrative conference with Secretary of State Dean Acheson. The discussion touched on Pacific security aspects and an unrelated diversion mentioned during the session.
A British House of Commons debate centers on restricting exports of strategic materials and military goods. Mr Wilton argues controls could threaten free markets while noting Britain must assess needs for re armament and allied defense. Officials warn against cutting ship ments to Marshall Plan nations or provoking broader tensions.
At Contra Court, chemist Wade Hughien Int faced tax evasion charges related to 194. He was fined after evidence showed income undeclared. A community leader, Berry, Ama, and Wella were said to have supported the case, with publication by Hemi fore. The court ordered payment of penalties and back taxes.
General MacArthur asserts Soviet support for North Korea before 1950, detailing Soviet organized forces later called the North Korean Army and supplied munitions and equipment. He cites captured equipment dated 1949, Chinese assistance, and prisoners’ interrogations confirming Manchurian training and Costa Korean deployment amid a UN debate on a council report.
Report from Briaden hospital notes nine confirmed polio cases and five suspected ones. Superintendent Dr K Olver says patients received physio therapy and most will recover with little permanent paralysis. Hospital efforts include ready equipment for emergencies as a single outbreak remains limited and no further cases appeared.
A chaotic session of the miners council discussed pay and leave as the federation plans actions for Friday night. Officials warned a new award could shape payments, with leaders reporting widespread stoppages at up to 25 mines. A government minister and premiers weighed in as a central executive decision loomed.
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