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SOVIET SATELLITE TROOPS Fashions At EVERY INCH OF GROUND
MANOEUVRING ON
TITO'S
FRONTIER
Mr Acheson Gives Warning
Belgrade, July 12.
Borba, the Belgrade Communist Party news- paper, reported today that Bulgarian motorised units were heading towards the Yugoslav frontier "complete from guns to medical equipment and supply columns."
A similar report was carried by the Yugoslav ariny newspaper, Narodna Armija (People's Army) which was quoted by Belgrade Radio as saying that Bulgaria, Hungary and Rumania had begun manoeuvres of "a provocative and aggres- sive character" on Yugoslavia's frontiers.
The paper refered to "recent creating security, summarily * Bulgaria
night at meks anten, puoled and never heard Vongola fentier poss; Hun- of admin." gary's moving the Yugoslav nunority from the burder re-
ion to the interior; Rumanian moumru aegina Yugoslave amt the pararling of Soviet-made forks and armenred cars and thu YREO lay frontier by oil! the countries"
The concentration of troops Jay three entries along the Yugoslav frontier was uho re- ported on July 9 by the Con- servative Svenska Dagbladet of Stockholm which, quoting
Hungarian source, raid that citizens of the three countries were not allowed to enter the fronty areat without special permission.
By creating a security zORC at the Yugoslav frontier, said, the Hungarian Luthorities "wish to make thin most of the resulting altuation tu exert pressure. on Yuge- slavla."
The mearures," the corres- undent kiet, "were equal to proclamation of a slate of Bergency."
As a
a result of these measures, added, "living conditions for Yugoslavs living in these regons Have become unbearable."-- Heuter.
U.S. WARNING
Washington, July 12, The United State: Sreretary of State: Mr Dean Acheson, warned tonight that angerator | against Yugo lavia would be of
A correspondent of de Borba also wrote today that members of the Yugost iv intrarity alonut the tungarian Trotter have been arrested urler the cloak) He had been asked at his
SHARP QUAKES RECORDED
1 st reriousness,
press
confer nee
weekly comment upon a report of troop movements in Hulmaris : cem- |
dirreted tuminen Yugo-
lavin,
Mr Acheron replied that 114 hed
:-**** there reports fly said that there would be គ. of reports, 10 fubd. had Rid Rome mere
New York, July 12.
University kinds Fordham
seismograph rektered two juome "fairly sharp" earthquakes on rumours.
a dilance from New York,
Wednesday
of Mr Achicson said that he
4,100 miles Father Joseph Lynch reported.
The first thick was recorded at 7:19 .m. EDT, and the Father second
7:27 4.10. at said he was unable Lynch
16 place the Pirection of the dis turbances. United Press,
I
EDITORIAL
would not want to comment on the ruth falalty of these reports.
He achter gravely that it was bvious that further aggresalon in the tens world would be seriousness.- utmost of Reuter
Wimbledon
arc
This year's Wimbledon fashions
indicated in this picture showing two of the American players, Nancy Chaffee and the winner of the singles champion ship. Budge Patty, and the film star, Cesar Romero
(Central Press).
No Steps Likely To Increase
Power of HK Radio
London, July 12.
The Air Secretary, Arthur Henderson, told the House of Commons today that the forces at the disposal of the Royal Air Force in Singapore were sufficient to meet "present commitments."
The questioner had quoted the Straits Times, which said there was angry talk" in Force
A Quest For Stability
FTER a trying interregnum leaving France Jenderless for three weeks in inter- period of highly dangerous national tension, 31. Rene Pleven becomes Prime Minister for the first time in his political career with a fair prospect of setting up a more stable administration. un his Everything depends, of course, attitude towards the Socialist demand for increased salaries for civil servants, but
that Party's · it must be presumed that decision to vole in support of M. Pleven went with some assurance that the Pleven Cabinet would review the situation sympathetically. It was on this issue that the Bidault Government collapsed. Since the end
successive French of the war Governments-al fourteen of them-have Hought rigidly to control wages, but have tried to check rising prices by moral persuasion rather than by fixing them. Price levels did not respond favourably to this gentle treatment. Working men, finding their wages were buying less and less,
there have grew impatient, and been disturbingly large industrial strikes the serious collisions and
with- gendarmerie. Of the three major partics represented in the conlition established by M. Bidault, the Radical Socialists were adamantly opposed to rising wages. His own party, the Popular Republicans, were prepared to negotiate or arbitrate and the Socialigis have been working for Immedinte gefstal Increases. The clash observable, of interests has long been but only on the civil servants' issue did the Socialist decide to break with Bidault, The problem that M. Pleven has to face falls into roughly the same groove. It is recognised that no 'adequate coalition cun be grouped in France today unless the Socialist Party is prepared to join forces Their challenge to M. Bidault and M Quauifle demonstrated that operation cannot be sought unless con-
their
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310
In
cession is to be made to their point of view, By reason of the international situation, there is need for haste. More.
has been over, unensiness
expressed regarding the effect of further delay in forming a stable government on the pros peels of the Schuman Plan coal and steel
And there merger discussions. reason to doubt that if M. Pleven cannol get Cabinet consent
Soefa Hist to the the ргоярандія,
disarray Bo which French political parties will be thrown will crente an unpleasant situation- almost certainly foreing an early general election to seek a national mandate. the National Assembly on Tuesday, the new Prime Minister was supported by the Rudients, near Radienis, the Popular Republicans, the Socialista and most of the Moderates. He was opposed by the extreme Leftist group and those on the extreme Right. About 55 deputies, cluding the de Gaullists, abstained. far as can be seen, the party grouping differs little from the coalition operating under Bidault, except perhaps that M. Pleven being a near Radical, he can Influenco Radient resistance to wage in- creases. If that difficulty can be over
M. Pleven
for over. can look
the Assembly on whelming support in most other Issues. And France needs stability in government, as much now as In any other period of Republican history. In that sense, the break-up may prove a bencft, and end an era of uncertainty. The French do not upset governments
come.
As
for the fun of it. Real issues have been fought out under what seems to be 'on An Imperfect parliamentary system. election may eventually be essential to produce the proper
the nnswer, but Assembly voting does offer real promise of progress after three weeks of inter- ruption and hesitation.
circles that Singapore was un- for air attack, that prepared lighter aircraft was out of date and that radar interception was! non-existent.
Mr
sal Henderson
that, while It was true Singapore and aircraft
Tempests were
more were 110 Spares, they outdated than the Mustangs www being operated in Korea, pparently quite successfully."
because
the In
new
Far East and
TO BE CONTESTED Share Panic In
Americans Expecting Savage Assault on Kum River Line
N. KOREA MASSING TANKS
Tokyo, July 13.
North Korean armour is believed to be massing early today for an all-out thrust against the last American defences before the South Korean capital of Taejon the hub of the all-important. Kum River line.
COLD WAR
REPRISALS
WARNING
Berlin, July 12.
Despite heavy Australian-American air sup- port, hard-pressed G.I.'s and South Koreans had
New York
New York. July 12. Reporta that Bulgarian motorised
units were ap- proaching the Yugoslav froller today contributed to the worst full In stocks on the Exchanges hero since the American later- vention in Korea.
Key stocks fell from one dollar to four dollars a nhare, Twice today-onee Ja mid-morning and again In the afternoon-orders to All Hooded into the Ex- changes so fast. at the ticker topo Ingred in ro- porling the transactions.
Much of the Belling focussed on General Mo- tor and Chrysler each desen about $4 a ghore- Reuter,
been rolled back all through yesterday by vastly Britain
superior numbers of men and tanks flung south- ward by the Communist invaders.
But Allied bombers had effectively isolated the North Korean frontier line headquarters and
Taking
All
shattered the road between Seoul and the front, Precautions
The three Western Alli's in a military spokesman said here.
Berlin are considering protesting Jointly to the Russians at the continued Interference with mail waggons between West Berlin n the British Zone. It wag Itarned here today.
The Russlan zonal police, Acting
on Special Instructions, last night again ordered the un- coppling of waggona carrying
the
Kum's
In
the Soviet
London, July. 12.
prepare her
The road was strewn with burning vehicles.
The Defence Minister, Mri The attackers Kround reserve officers in specialised Emmanuel Shinwell, assured down the Chonan-Chungju delda had been recalled
In the political deld specula. Parliament here toilay that highway in A series of ton was still rife regarding the Britain had taken the neces- "sharp" encounters with the Anglo-Soviet talks in Morcow. sury precautions within our
Diplomatic observers Americans and also pressed
resources to America unic
said that the South Koreans into a planned withdrawal to posi- Union might offer to cat aff the armed forces for any fore
North Korean attack in return secablo emergency." for giving Communist Chiun a
Tho situation to спе ceat In the United Nations.
grave anxiety. We are taking all possible precautious," he communique sued at
said in answer, to a question. General Douglas MacArthur'd
ile did not reply when asked Tokyo headquarters al 11.30 BATTLE RAGING
The Government had con- pn., local time, on Wednesday. The battle of the Kum bulge, warned, "The, enemy
апу potential templated
#pecini Tw two
to threa divi- armament measures. north of Taejon, was raging to to employ
Mr Shinwell pointed out that four ou num- day as American troops du sons....hinet
in for a last ditch hered Amerleari
In the ballations in Far East would not be alow-
present preoccupation themselves stand south of the Kum River. the Chonan-Chungju area may
The River at
at this point is compel further withdrawals be-
mail from Innover In
tions
the along British Zone to Berlin.
The German authorities here tributary, the Posang. sold that the Russians held up Then, the North Koreans re- a total of 12 waggons containing formed their forces under the Terii: mall on stings at eqver of darkness. Marienborn, the Soviet check-
point
British-Soviet DR the zan border.
with mail The interference Tr..fic
would roen cause chaos in the Berlin Postal Administra. tion, City officials admitted.
presents # con.
A
of
cd to impair our vigilance other areas where our vital bas
A Wet Berlin spokesman icela red this afternoon: "We over 1,000 feet wide and forms ahind the Kum River"
The text of this communiqueterest are involved." have sent message to the bulge about nine miles in dieme-
a
Tiritain had been doing every- Federal Republic of West Ger- ter. In its present rain-swollen reads as follows:
thing in her power to develop, engaged ele- "Enemy forces Imany asking them to adopt condijon it
States units in co-operation with her friends ineasures against siderable obstacle to Communustments of United
the now delaying
and allies, a system of col- enemy ad rizal Soviet trains passing through tanks from the north.
vance in position astride the lective defenec, he said, Frontline dispatches received
lx mites North Western Germany. "Reuter.
tuus vantage point across the Pacific, which are ahead of the official
[ບ້ຍ?t communiquer General Blac Arthur'a head- that artillery quarters, report En fr power are being hurled into the area to stem the Com
unkt sttempt Hiver
Britain And U.S.
In Touch On
Moscow Talks
Washington, July 12. The United States was being kept informed by Britain about
Anglo-Soviet talks the Moscow seeking termination
of the Korean fighting, the US Secretary of State, Mr Dea
Achison, said tonight, But he could not speculale, he
here
10
tu crna the
highway Chochiwon,
PLANNED WITHDRAWAL
Republlo
"Our defence preparations are, of
of course, determined by our obligations to the United
the Nations,
Cominonwealth,
our
portnera In the North "Pressure
of Atlantic treaty and the Brussels Korea forces between Chonglu treaty and towards those other with whom, and Umsong resulted in a plan- friendly countries
to a defence we are in treaty relations, ned withdrawal position along the Posang liver. With this framework, we
"At Tanyang an unidentified
Are building up United King- North Korean force is attempt-
dom forces which arc best harass
our thing to cross the Han River and calculated to serve
need Chochiwon strike at the Eighth Rok Divi
and within the limits of our resources 10
them a cqulp possible with the
units were Chuchlwon-
North
Some American lefl astride the Tacion road Communist drive. itself, 24 miles north of Tuejon,sion on the south bank.
by the
"At Ochiri, nine miles west rapidly as Was captured Koreans in a three-pronged at- of Tanyong and south of the latest types of arms and equip-
against heavily
outauum- Han River, the Fifth Northernment," - "Mr Shinwell sald.-—
Korean Division is reported en Reuter. pered American forces,
on the central Korean front, route east with the possibly Communist forces are reported of outflanking the Eighth Rok
Division: to be exerting pressure iron chong.
tack
DANGEROUS
nir
Bouth
this
Slements
North Korean
Typhoid Outbreak
In
Travellers
Trieste
July 12. Trieste,
arriving herc
the Yugoray zone
Free Territory typhoid outbreak there hind already caused of the Fifteenth deaths of about 20 people.
sakd to be miners.
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the
The dend people were
that
hud
on
The Colonial Undersecre lary, T. F. Cook, told a ques- Loner no
being steps were Laken to Increase the power said. on what the Russians of the Hongkong broadcasting might do.
"The Filth South Korcan troops In
now holds station
Division
Chunclu sources Authoritative
sector in the last few huis station being set up in Mataya emphasised that the Kelly-
and elements of that unit are Korea were have had to make a withdrawas probing south towards the post- would provide effective cover-
Gromyko talks on of the
tons of the Sixth Rok Divisions to lay from ATD
entirely within the framework towards the south. Chlua. He said the effective of the Security Council's re
on the vial highway to Hain-of the Trieste range of the Mongkung station solutions on Korean develop American military observers chang, and Kumchany, 10 miles said that a was only the Colony.
here fear that the Communist south. ments.
the highway tu They denied that there had strive down Mr Cook told another ques-
of a quid Kumchon, 60 miles south, Northern Korean Division are tioner there had recently been been any discussion
the Trejon detra- also · reported moving cast to marked improvement in the pro quo arrangement-whereby might take
Western
Powery
In the rear
The travellers reported would ders.
by cunting Join forces with the Fifth North iccruitment of Chinese to the the
mal supply
inc trom Korean Diviston at Chungju Chinese the
the Yugoslav audioritica to scaling the regular police force in Malaya, agree
advances **Enemy Reports Security he
Port of Pusan.
imposed a strict control the especially to
uniformed Communists in
the Fifth
havo been North Korean | scctor
in and out of personn Thong In return for Soviet that branch. He said further recruits Counell
has
bocu
(Conid, on Pace 5. Col. 7) the affected aren.-Reuter. recently would
be enlisted as depol-nsastance in ending the Korean Division
moved eastwards lend colour to training facilities permitted.
this. It could be in
apusition to oulflank the Eighth South Korean Division and open the way for a drive due south.
Flying weather continued to excellent during the last 12 nours, with American and Aus-
ilan Oghters
and ghter- bombers keeping up their round-the-clock straling ot Communist tanky and suppr
In the whole forer, he added, there are 604 Chinese and 23,938 Malays and In Singapore the Apures were 313 Chinese and 2,700 Malays-United Press.
BUZZING OF HK AIRLINER
war.-Reuler.
STOP PRESS
Valley Forge Reported Sunk
San Francisco, July 12. An uncondemned report re
London, July 12. The Colonial Under-Secre- tary. Mr T. F. Cook, told the House of Commens today that the Government has not been able to identify the three. ntrceived here tonight says that craft which fred of a British civil airliner between Hongkong į the and Formosa last week.
Mr
American
aircraft-carrier, Valley Forge, has been sunk by
Cook sald the airline Caploin believed that no attack submarino in Korean waters. was intended but the shota were
-Reuter, warnings to keep clear of the China const. Passenger fights are continuing
roule on the
Washington, July 12. further out to the sea. Mr Cook
The Defence Department has is another ques replied "that
asked whether he refused to deny tion" when
or conArm.-- would ensure military escort. if nckestary.-United Prosu,
Router.
bc
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A number of tanks, ́ supply
vchletes and ammunition lungs
were
blusted successfully American Shooting Star planes, twin
and medlum
Mustang fighters
bombers,
Australian Mustangs.
REDS ISOLATED
and
in thus 121 halted
Saigon Police Coup Against Reds
Saigon, July 12,
Vietnamese police said that their "Com- mandos," armed with sub-machine guns and automatic pistols, today uncovered a plot to assassinate Bao Dai, head of the Vietnam State and his Cabinet and senior Government officials.
A Washington milltary spokes the man said that American and Australian
attacks air fectively isolated. the Com
had
The police chief said that all group's headquarters showed main Vietminh insurree that Vietminh agents intended Dal, hla Prime Honary leaders in Salgen had shooting Bao
Minister, Tran Van Hua, all his been arrested.
The police commandos made Cabinet Ministers, and a num. munist frontline headquartersn sald in the heart of Saigon on ber of his senior Government
the Tuejon front.
what they enlled an "azsuult officials,
He
us American Luppilos could be moved up from the port of Fusan to advanced bases in the
said that a counter offen- unit" of the Vietminh Insur- Other photographs marked ve would be mounted as wOOP
crossen, the police added rectionary government of Indo-with
were of other Vietnam Govern Chlon,
Vietminh assault leaders were]ment officials who had been ale surprised asleep beside their ready shot dead or wounded":
A veries londe'l plitala.
of police raida It was disclosed today that an The Vietnamese, police said followed the catly arreats vo unspeclied nurüber of American that photographs tourfil at the Reuter.
war tolle,