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The wars & local soldiers, 1951

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Russians "Not Keen on War Yet"

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 January 1951 · page 5

Cairo, The Russians would not welcome a general war at the present time, according to Anis Azer Bey, Egyptian Ambassador to Moscow, who returned home recently…

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Korean War: U.N. Troops Pushing North Again In Political Sphere U.S. Shows More Conciliatory Attitude

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 29 January 1951 · page 1

Tokio, January 28.—United Nations troops in Korea plunged north of Suwon under heavy artillery and mortar barrage and are driving towards the capital of Seoul against light opposition. Chinese forces are still holding high ground…

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War Preparations (To the Editor)

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 31 January 1951 · page 4

Sir.—I see the "Would-to-Codders" are again busy trying to drag our boys into another war. They must think women hove remarkably short…

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America Seeks Settlement of War Debt New Demand On Russia

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 31 January 1951 · page 4

Washington, January 29,—The United States on Saturday presented the Soviet Union with a new demand for the return of 670 vessels. Including merchant ships…

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Winter Kit For Soldiers

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 January 1951 · page 11

WINTER KIT FOR BRITISH FORCES—British' forces of the United Nations Land Force in Korea are now being issued with "winter kit" which they will wear during the intense Korean winter. The kit, described by the War Office as "warmer clothing," weighs about 50lbs., and is about 301b. heavier than the clothes of an average civilian…

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Wounded in Battle

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 1

A United States soldier, seriously wounded while serving with the United Nations Forces in the Republic of Koreo, receives o transfusion of life-saving blood plasma as he is placed in an ambulance to be taken to…

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"Little Digger" Warns Of War

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 2

Sydney. January 31.—Mr. W. M. Hughes foreshadowed momentous years lay ahead of the whole world Speaking at the opening of homes for the…

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Jap Denies Shooting POW s War Trials Continue

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 4

Los Negros (AAP-Reuter), February 1.—Cross-examined by the Japanese defence counsel (Sakai) today a former lieutenant of the Imperial Japanese Army…

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Truman Hopeful Of Preventing World War But Tells of Efforts Needed

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 5 February 1951 · page 1

Philadelphia, February 4.—There was good reason to hope for success in presenting another world war, President Truman said yesterday…

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Newsprint Is War Material

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 February 1951 · page 3

Montreal, February 5.—The French Premier (M. Rene Pleven) said in Ottawa yesterday that the North Atlantic Pact nations should…

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Atom Blast May Mean 'Button War'

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 February 1951 · page 4

New York, February 5.—Military students believe that the series of atomic explosions in Nevada last week may have brought push-button warfare closer…

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All-out war waged on locusts

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 February 1951 · page 11

Cairo, [?]—Scores of motorised anti-locust units have taken up positions on a 5,000-mile battle front which includes Egypt, the Sudan, Kenya, Abyssinia, Iraq,…

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Magda's £160 To Pay War Debt

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 February 1951 · page 8

London, February 8.—Devon School headmaster W. B. Curry today charged to the rescue of a German Fraulein whose £160 nest…

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U.k. to Hold Criminals of War

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 February 1951 · page 6

London, February 8.—German war criminals in British hands will probably not be released before they have served their sentences…

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War Powers Wanted

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 February 1951 · page 7

London, February 11.—The Government will take wartime control powers for its rearmament drive. The Prime Minister (Mr…

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Social Happenings S.A. war bride home City Prepares for War

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 February 1951 · page 9

Preparations for atomic warfare were well advanced in Detroit, US, former South Australian, Mrs. Paul Pingree said Mrs. Pingree is on a…

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Mr, Attlee On War Policy

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 February 1951 · page 6

London, Feb. 13 — In the House of Commons the Prime Minister (Mr. G. Attlee) replied to…

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Household Hints War On Stains

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 14 February 1951 · page 3

GRASS STAINS: If the stain is fresh, a thorough wash in warm [?]capy water should suffice. An old stain requires more complicated treatment. Moisten…

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Mr. Menzies Sterner On War Chances

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 February 1951 · page 1

CANBERBA—The PrimeMinister (Mr. Menxies) arrived by plane this morning from Perth. He was met…

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Semi War Footing?

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 February 1951 · page 1

Canberra—The Commonwealth Government is expected to seek further powers, probably by referendum, to enable it to place…

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