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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 30, 1950

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South Koreans Told to Stop and Regroup at 38th Parallel

An Eighth Army release says South Korean forces were instructed to advance to the 38th parallel and then stop to regroup. US Air Force notes North Korea continuing airfield construction north of the border as South Korean troops push along the east coast toward the parallel. Observers report a coastal hill near Kismantan under shell fire and a convoy of South Korean vehicles seen advancing toward the coast.

OKYO Eighth Army 38Th Parallel United States Air Force South Korea Wonsan 88Th Parallel Wiliam Parrott A.a.p.reuter Korea United States

US defence buildup to continue after Korea says Truman

President Truman told a White House press conference that defences would not be reduced after the Korea war. General Omar Bradley urged vigilance as conscription targets rise to 170000 by end of November, with 180000 to be drafted. Industry roars to peak defence output, with August production at 207 percent of 1985 levels and 1,511,000 workers engaged in new work.

Washington Truman Omar Bradley United States Carl Vinson House Armed Services Comittee Americas Ave Yaure Fragesnd Ber Centuy Jlsesh Defence Eipmente

Crumbling Red Forces In Seoul Reach Toll Across Capital

United Nations troops report a major push toward Seoul with heavy casualties among civilians as Communist forces advance 180 miles from the Naktong in five days. American troops consolidate and prepare for the anticipated occupation. South Korean government offices move toward a provisional capital as President Rhee returns.

Seoul United Nations Force South Korea Nektong 7Th Infantry Inchon Bev Kage Rhee Uvee Tae Kla United Nationale Olatario Duck Palace Accoreidl Cornty Torean Presi-dent

Fragmentary wartime note on retreat and troop actions

A garbled report notes troop movements around Taejon Namwon and Hindong. Lieut General Walton Walker of the U.S. Sixth Army Command is cited while references to trapped units and organized forces hint at a delaying engagement and attempted regrouping amid retreat.

Taejon Namwon Hindong Walton Walker Beear Weet

Red Chinese Not In Debate On Formosa

Reporters describe a turbulent Security Council session where China and allies clash over Formosa issues. The proposed resolution to invite Chinese representatives was blocked by several nations amid heated dissent and procedural disputes.

Formosa Security Council

Aid to Asia Seeks Capital Help Amid Plan Debates

London reports say Britain's Commonwealth plans to raise 178 million pounds for a six year aid program in Asia. Sources note a ministerial move to push the effort after discussions in London with officials from India, Pakistan, Ceylon, and others.

London Biritian Commonwealth Houth-Kant Kale Reuter Hu Beng Andia Pakistan Ceylon

Nationalists allege slave labor plan in Red China

Taipei reports that Nationalists accuse Communist China of a plan to ship millions of Chinese workers to Manchuria and Siberian coal mines. Defence Ministry spokesman Sonerul Chane and General Chang cite batches of workers from North, Central, and South China. The plan allegedly involved collaboration with Russia to halt labor exodus.

Comimuniat China Manahuria Bageh Atevady Manchuria North Defence Ministry Sonerul Chane Tn Chang Eve Dotalla Marcha Tay Land

Problem of 38th parallel unsettled in Korea plan

Fragmentary wartime text discusses Korea and the 38th parallel, urging United Nations admission and a broader American program. It references Allied aims, sovereignty, and a proposed international assembly framework with a cautious tone toward multi-nation involvement.

38Th Parallel All Korea

Wharf Strike Over Potato Cargo In New Zealand Port

A port strike disrupted unloading of 300 bags of potatoes from the freighter Stonegate. Security officers arrived as longshore workers used hand trucks to move the cargo cutting loads from three bags to two per trip amid tensions and a possible one week extension to the work stoppage.

Bedney Ring Federal Security Sifcora Dalding Potatoco Deonuse Lotal- Ting Boul Pan Ufficiola Cetakler New Zealand Sydney

First Things First Says Mr Menzies: Controls Hint

Sydney Friday report outlines possible government controls on essential steps as Prime Minister Menzies hints at an all out effort for defence and development. He urges unity and decisive action to speed preparations and stresses the need for shared responsibility to get things done promptly. Leaders pledge to continue wartime mobilization and economic measures to strengthen national resolve.

Sydney Rmnt Ivtanaies Devaopmen

Taxed in Canada Liquor Taxes Raise Imminent

Tax changes set to increase liquor tax by one dollar per gallon to 28 dollars and 30 percent across categories. Proposed levy extends to chewing gum and other items with revenue projections showing a total surplus of 10 million dollars.

Jevrind Fisterus Levy Wits

Australians Hold Fast In Korea After Long Night Move

Australians report arrival near Teege and a night march by truck to a dry riverbed bivouac five miles from the city. They expect to link with the British near Songju within two days as American shells hit Communist positions. Heavy fighting, disciplined troops, and improvised sanitation camps mark their advance toward Taegu.

Tokyo Korea Teege Ity Songju

Defence Act Change To Be Attempted

Government proposes amendments to the Defence Act during the prearnt sitting to enable reinstatement of military training. Labour opposition queries timing as 16 to 21 days of training plans for Navy Army and Air Force personnel face scrutiny in the Senate.

Defence Fonco Metiride Fouane Ecerulla Idayn Air Force Fover Lavour Labour Senate Labour Party Kennally Atria

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