Patricias Halt Chinese Offensive in Korea West-Central Front
Canadian forces of the 2nd battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry fought until ammo ran out then used bayonets to repel another Chinese assault near the Chunchon Seoul highway in Korea. Maj. Lilley led the defense with Lt. Harold Ross and Cpl. G. R. Evans directing night counterattacks as waves of Chinese attacked the Hodg back spur.
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Korea
Princess Patricia
Canadian Light Infantry
Vince Lilley
Hamilton
Patricias
Chunchon- Seoul
Kail
Cheryong
Cpl
G. R. Evans
Harold Ross
St. Catharines
Ont
Lilley
Roy Ulmer
Castor
Alta
Ross
Evans
Rest in Brief Summary from Global Dispatches
Foreign and Chinese quarters in Taipei expect Britain to withdraw recognition of Communist China within three to six months. In Paris Premier Queuille seeks a ninth confidence vote as plans for June elections move ahead. In Sydney dockworkers walk out halting 60 ships over a jailed union official. Belgrade denies Tito shot in Italian rumor. In Toronto the United Church pushes Ontario to override Catholic objections to education inquiry recommendations. On Korea’s Western Front a weary sergeant orders a poker set for the post exchange. In Port Arthur recruiting for Canada’s New European brigade is described as very disappointing.
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Taipeh
Formosa
Taipei
Britain
China
Toronto
The
United Church of Canada
Ontario
Hope Commission On Education
Truman Plays Piano Talk At United Nations Gift Event
President Truman performed a brief piano set on a United Nations piano presented by leading piano manufacturers. He critiqued boogie woogie as noise and mocked high hat opera, then quipped about becoming a professional musician, while noting the instrument's multinational construction.
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Truman
United Nations
U.N
India to buy 50,000 tons wheat from Russia amid cost worries
Prime Minister Nehru told parliament Russia will sell India 50,000 tons of wheat to aid famine areas and ships are en route with the cargo. Russia may supply up to 500,000 tons. India will not trade atomic materials with the United States for wheat. Nehru thanked the U S for food aid efforts as Congress weighs 2,000,000 tons in two bills.
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American Congress
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Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Herbert Marshall
Dominion
Marshall
DBS
Mr. Marshall
Synthetic Fibre Threat to World Wool Markets Warns Expert
R G Lund of the International Wool Secretariat warned New Zealand farmers that synthetic fibres pose a growing risk to wool markets. He urged intensified research and education, noting wool remains a top dollar earner next to rubber and that blending synthetics with wool can cheapen and damage wool's reputation.
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Auckland
N.Z
R. G. Lund
International Wool Secretariat
Lund
New Zealand
United States
International Secretariat
Australia
South Africa
Commonwealth
Acheson Not Leaving Office Says Truman
President Truman dismissed reports that Secretary of State Dean Acheson will resign within months and said there is no foundation to such rumors. He also addressed claims he would recall William O'Dwyer as ambassador to Mexico, noting rumors but providing no confirmation.
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Truman
Dean Acheson
William O’dwyer
Mexico
Acheson
New York
O’dwyer
Mexico City
Senate Crime Investigating Committee
Smilestones Mrs Banks Outspoken at Social Service Meeting
Mrs Banks says she spoke freely at a Social Service meeting, while Mr Banks questions who spoke out. The exchange hints at tensions over public discussion and accountability in local social work matters.
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Mr. Banks
Alberta Home and School urges higher provincial education grants
About 200 delegates at the Alberta Home and School association demand increased provincial funding for education, calling for at least 50 percent of costs, a yearly textbook rental system, larger school construction grants, and free university transportation for nonlocal students. Dr. W. H. Swift notes steps to improve facilities. Frank H. Steakman receives a life membership.
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Alberta Home and School Association
Alberta
British Columbia
W. H. Swift
Calgary
Frank H. Steakman
Britain Halts Rubber Exports to China for Year
Sir Hartley Shawcross told the House of Commons that Britain will ship no more rubber to China this year as civilian needs are deemed fully met after abnormally high imports in the first quarter. He noted Britain would monitor remaining trade and support a U.S. proposal.
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China
Hardy Shawcross
House of Commons
Winston Churchill
Sir Hartley
Board of Trade
Hartley
Korea
Britain
U.S
Reds Hold At Seoul Front As UN Advances On Korea
Allied forces pressed along the Korean front as Ridgway praised the push toward defeating communism. Tanks struck toward Mungan and near the 38th parallel while routs of 6000 North Korean Reds were reported near Seoul. Air power pounded rail yards and Sinuiju air field effectiveness remained under study.
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Matthew B. Ridgway
Mungan
Seoul
Parallel 38
Uijongbu
Ridgway
U.N
Korea
Munsan
Edward M. Almond
United States
10Th Corps
Almond
8Th Army
Seoul-Munsan
38Th Parallel
Chunchon
Bill Ross
Press
Princess Patricias
5Th Air Force
Sinuiju
Manchuria
US 5Th Air Force
Rumor of Secret Weapon Discounted in U S Senate
Senators heard rumors of a new secret weapon in secret testimony but army ordnance reps denied any such project. Critics noted Gen. Marshall called details classified and off the record while officials already spoke of more powerful atomic weapons.
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United States
Senate
Appropriations
Defence
George Marshall
MacArthur
Army Ordnance
Harry Byrd
Dem. Va
Marshall
Styles Bridges
Rep. N.H
Gen. Marshall
U.S
Eritrea Bandits Hinder Road To Self Government
Eritrea faces continued bandit raids by shiftas undermining UN plans for federation with Ethiopia. UN commissioner Matienzo struggles to prepare Eritrea for self government by the Sept. 15, 1952 deadline amid persistent raids, killings, thefts, and farm destruction. Two British battalions and Eritrean police battle the bandits, but eradication remains distant.
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Asmara
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U.N. General Assembly
Ethiopia
U.N
Eduardo Matienzo
Claxton opposes national manpower registration yet
Defence Minister Claxton told Parliament there is no need for a nationwide manpower registry now. He cited continuous appraisals by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics and the Department of Labour and said further surveys may be desirable only if the advisory committee on manpower approves.
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Claxton
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Department of Labor
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