The Straits Times, 12 December 1945
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Title Section18 1945-12-12 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWWAPER-ESTAb LISHED 1845. FOUR PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1945. PRICE '0 CUNTS.18 words
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Article437 1945-12-12 1 'Premier 9 To Announce His Views To Press BATAVIA, Dec. 10.— The attitude of the Indonesian Prime Minister Sultan Sjahrir to the decisions of the Allied co nf erence on Java held last week at Singapore is expected to be announced at a Press437 words
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59 1945-12-12 1 Supremo's Visit To Australia Postponed CANBERRA, Dec. M.—Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten, Supreme Allied Commander m South-East Asia, has postponed his projected visit to Australia this month, it was announced here today. Mr. J. B. Chifley, Australian Prime Minister, has been adVbcd that the reason is continued unsettled onditioru m theReuter - 59 words
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85 1945-12-12 1 An stralia Wants Closer Ties With Ceylon COLOMBO, Dec. 10.— Closer Economic and trade ties between Australia and Ceylon are envtiaged m the invitation extended by the Australian Government to Mr. D. S. Senanayake, leader of the State Council, to visit Australia shortly. Mr. Senanayake has accepted inviiation but willReuter - 85 words
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Article153 1945-12-12 1 Tho proprietors of I"he Straits Times and The Maiaya Tribune warn their readers that the present method of distribution may not continue to be available during the next few days. In this event, papers will be on sale at various points throughout the rlty, m commercial and residential153 words
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Article140 1945-12-12 1 PARIS, Dec. 10: Emphasising the Importance of maintaining France In equilibrium between "two very great powers," GenCharles de Gaulle, m a broadca.st today, said: "In so far as it depends on us, we claim to practise friendship towards the East and West our eyes areReuter - 140 words
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Article347 1945-12-12 1 AMERICA INTERVENED ON SIAM WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.— The intervention of officials of the U.S. State Department and of military officials at one time caused a month's delay In Britain's presentation of heavy economic and political demands on Siam and -night eventually have some effect In lessening the severity of those347 words
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371 1945-12-12 1 LONDON, Dec. 11.— The Soviet Ambassador, M. Gromkyo, insinuated yest relay that nations holding mandates were trying to delay the creation of the new United Nations trusteeship system. The ambassador vigorously continued opposition to the United Nations Organization Preparatory Commission establishing any371 words
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169 1945-12-12 1 PERSIA ASKS ALLIED FORCES TO QUIT TEHERAN, Dec. 10.— Persia's Prime Minister, Ibrahim Haklml, today told the Press that the three Allied countries should remove their forces from Persia, saying: "Now that the war has been over for some time, friendly and Allied nations no longer need forces In Persia169 words
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Article55 1945-12-12 1 LONDON, Dec. 10:— The names of the members of the ail-party British Parliamentary delegation to India are likely to be announced In London before Parliament goes Into recess on Thursday week, It is learned In authoritative political quarters. It is unlikely that the delegation will leave for IndiaReuter - 55 words
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Article390 1945-12-12 1 LONDON, Dec. 10:— Viscount Samuel, first High' Commissioner for Palestine, putting forward a solution for the Palestine problem m a debate m the House of Lords today, said the country must remain for some years under a trusteeship of some kind. It should not be given anyReuter - 390 words
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Article196 1945-12-12 1 LONDON, Dec. 10 -Judges, Journalists, MPs and the former Ambassador to Rome, Mr. William Phillips, are among the eleven members of the Anglo-Ameri-can Committee of Inquiry on Palestine, announced In the Hou.«a of Commons today by foreign Secretary Ernest Bevln. The committee, which Mr. BevinReuter - 196 words
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69 1945-12-12 1 India Food Situation Bears Watching LONDON. Dec. 10 -Mr Arthur Henderson. Under-Secretary for India, stated In the House of Commons today that the loud situation In India would continue tr require constant watching bus the Secretary of State for Inda, who was m continuous touch with the Government of IndiaReuter - 69 words
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Advertisement65 1945-12-12 1 NOTICE TO OUR READERS A strike of Indian newsvendors m Singapore has created a temporary difficulty m distributing tho Straits Times. We ask your indulgence to these circumstance* Vendors and Agents are required to sell this and other Straiti Times publications m Singapore on 2t% commission. Apply to General Manager,65 words
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Obituary132 1945-12-12 2 Madam Ng Knee Neo, aged S3, of Kirn Blan Seng Co., Ltd., passed away peacefully at the business premises, £3/5 Tanjong Pagar Road, on 8-12-45 dt 3 p.m., leaving behind her two sons, Koh Seng Lee and Koh Klat Beng. Koh Khoon lav the eldest of 13 grand tons,132 words
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Article34 1945-12-12 2 REQUIEM MAM A Requiem High Mass for the late Rev. Father P. X. Lopez on Monday. December, 17th In Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Spore at 6.30 a.m. upcountry papers please copy.34 words
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653 1945-12-12 2 The Straits Times Singapore, Wed., Dec. 12, 1945. Passages To Malaya Controversy is growing on the subject of the return to this country of Malayan evacuees. Letters published In the Straits Times have dealt specifically with the position of the large number of people still In India, but concern Is653 words
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Article69 1945-12-12 2 ROME, Dec. 10.— Sifc-nor Alclde de Gasperl last night formed a new Italian Government consistIng of representatives it all the six former government parties. The principal appointments are: Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bignor de Oasperi: VicePrime Minister and Minister of the Constituent Assembly, Slgnor Pietro Nennl: MinisterReuter - 69 words
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Article, Illustration77 1945-12-12 2 Photo shows the Christian Ind onesian wife of an Ambonese soldier, who led British troops and war correspondents to the place where the hacked bodies of the crew and passenrers of a crashed Dakota plane were exhumed near Batavta. The RAF. air crew and Indian sol dlers who were passengers77 words
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Article1467 1945-12-12 2 A German General Tells Of Attempt On Hitler From A Special Correspondent A German General who played a leading part under Rommel m North Africa and participated m the conspiracy against Hitler m July, 1944, tells an interesting behind-the-scenes st ory of these events. I have1,467 words
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Letter34 1945-12-12 2 "All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword"—does thia not apply to the Inventors of the atomic bomb? It U high time theae Inventors «wake: —J. A. Samuel. Singapore.34 words
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Letter28 1945-12-12 2 Congratulations to the Ho Hong Soap Factory whose announcement Is one of the first post-liberation adTertfrement plainly to state the cost of the commodity advertised.—Sabun.28 words
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Letter50 1945-12-12 2 Government and Municipal empl v are setting Increments of salary- Art employees of the Singapore Harbour Board not entitled to the same? Those of us who find our salaries Insufficient have to borrow from friends and relatives, but how long can thai last?— "Donkey Cart Driver." Singapore50 words
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Letter127 1945-12-12 2 In the Straits Ttanrn of Dae. 13. •■Dutchman" wants hie refugees In Java rescued and brought to Singapore Very laiKJaWa- on the part of Britain rescuing foreign and feeding them here, but there are about 4 000 Malayan-domiciled women and children—British nationals too—m India and Ceylon. Could the127 words
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Letter21 1945-12-12 2 Slices of stale bresd In dustbins outside services establishments and hospitals. Whole loaves floating m the sea. —Bread Hungry.21 words
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Letter48 1945-12-12 2 On behalf of parents and children unable to gain admission to school*, may I appeal to the BMA. to do everything possible to get schools at present occupied by the military released by the time the new school term begins In January next?—"MucaUonminded," Singapore.48 words
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Letter55 1945-12-12 2 The first letter In the Man-in-th* Street In your Issue of Dec. 10 contained a question—ls It not about time to evacuate our families from Jaya—by a Dutchman. Singapore. The only way I can make sense out of thai is to reverse the position of the words55 words
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Letter119 1945-12-12 2 The Strait* Tunes newsnaper Is at the moment hetac sold ta Malacca at the following rate:— Per loose copy sold at the premise! of the newspaper vender 15 cts. Subscription rate per month, the paper delivered at subscriber's nous* or office $3.50. If the above rate I*119 words
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Advertisement557 1945-12-12 2 WEE TAN. The engagement wa» announced In Singapore on 9th December 1945. between Mr. Billy Wee only con of Madam Irene 81m and Miss Maureen Tan Kirn Leng fourth cauchter of Mr. Tan Quee Eng. SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED Efficient lady Typist for confidential work. Must have food knowledge of shorthand557 words
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Advertisement88 1945-12-12 2 Send Your Enquiries to the MALACCA COMMERCIAL PRESS for PRINTING, STATIONERY, PUBLISHING. "THE MALAYAN ADVERTISER Ready Soon 4 Oet tn touch with the w orld outside through thia medium. Ther? Is business watting for you In some part of the world "THE MALAYAN STUDENT" A monthly publication for the Youth88 words
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937 1945-12-12 3 RICE RATION CUT TO THREE KATIES A WEEK FOR MEN Allocations Based On New Formula The rice ration for Singapore has been cut to three katies a week for men. The existing ration is just over 17 katies a month. Proportionate cuts have been made for women and children. The937 words
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Article36 1945-12-12 3 The rations for the period beginning Dec. 17 will be as follows: Rice. Sugar. Salt. Katies TabiU per Tahils per week fortnight ner week len 3 Fomen 2'i bildreit 3'.34 3!4 34 3436 words
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Article181 1945-12-12 3 The Singapore Traction Company started an additional omnibus service yesterday between Balestler Road and the Outram Road Junction with New Bridge Road. The route which Is normally operated by trolley buses and which will revert to that form of traction as soon as trolley buses ere available181 words
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Article97 1945-12-12 3 With the target date for permits to be obtained by vehicles (taxis and buses* plying for hire fast approaching. Dec. 15. taxi and bus drivers went on strike yesterday In sympathy with those whose vehicles were refused permits. A str.ke involving 300 dance hostesses97 words
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Article309 1945-12-12 3 Prison For Illegal Sale Of Sugar Singapore police moves to pull In key-men m the black-market produced a Chinese wholesaler 'n the fourth court yesterday, charged w.th selling 1,100 kattles of sugar at more than ten times the controlled price. Lee Chee Kee, proprietor of Chop Ngee Kok m Rochore309 words
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1018 1945-12-12 3 Temporary Increase In wages of B.M.A. employees have been decided on, 'and will become effective from Dec. 17, fays an official announcement. For semi-skilled employees, drawing a dally wage up to and including $4 a day or a salary of $100 per1,018 words
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Advertisement362 1945-12-12 3 THE ASIA INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated m the SS.) SECURITY DEPOSITED with the 6T RAITS SETTLEMENTS GOVERNMENT. $300,000.— Transacts the following Insurance t>u Incses: FIRE, MOTOR VEHICLES PERFONAL ACCIDENT AND WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. The Publle is hereby kindly requested to communicate with the undermentioned for any Insurance business. HEAD OFFICE: Kjs362 words
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Advertisement15 1945-12-12 3 An adequate and balanced diet on a standard commensurate with the present wage Increases.—Official aim.15 words
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Advertisement575 1945-12-12 3 P. W. D. TENDER NOTICE, Tenders will be received at the Office of the Oarrlaon Engineer, Kuantan, up to noon of the 27th December, .1945. for the Supply and Transport of metal to KuanUn and Pekan Districts for the year 1944. Specifications may be seen and nil particulars obtained at575 words
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Advertisement318 1945-12-12 3 Y. T. LEE TYPEWRITER DEALERS. 131, North Bridge Road. Cleaning Undertaken Monthly. Telephone 7971. Vt the well-known KAZURA-BUNGA TANJONG Bi 111 is o tine ll* Ir Oil. Obtainable everywhere. KAZURA CO. 133. Jalan Sultsn. Singapore. For a really good tiffin try our ever popular CURRY TIFFIN served every Monday tt318 words
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758 1945-12-12 4 SOLUTION OF INDIAN PROBLEMS POSSIBLE Lord Wavell Restates British Attitude CALCUTTA, Dec 10:— The Viceroy of India, Field Marshal Lord Wavell, speaking at the meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of India m Calcutta today, declared he did not believe that an agreed solution between the parties m India758 words
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Article280 1945-12-12 4 EINDHOVEN, Dec. 10:— A cyclotron weighing 250 tons and second m size only to the 4,000-ton super-cyclotron being built In California was shown to United States experts at the Phillips laboratories here, report* Aneta, the Dutch news agency. The cj '.ron, which will shortly be280 words
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Article81 1945-12-12 4 MOSCOW, Dec. 10— The newspaper Pravda yesterday editorially attacked the Turkish authorities as responsible ror the "antidemocratic and anti-Sovlut" student demonstrations a week ago. The editorial charged that "m point of hypocrisy the organizers, of the programme exceeded all record" and ridiculed the official Turkish explanationUP - 81 words
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Article88 1945-12-12 4 Roundup Of Army Deserters LONDON, Dec. 10.— Police chiefs after a long week-end conference at Scotland Yard decided that one of the first steps will be t great strike to round up Army deserters, of whom there are nearly 10.000, including 500 Americans. Leave for detectives is to be suspended.Reuter - 88 words
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Article39 1945-12-12 4 HELSINKI, Dec 10.— The war ru It trials of Rlsto Ryti, former Finnish President, Vaino Tanner, former finance Minister and six other p".!'tlcians wil. be resumed today when the prosecution will present new documents.— Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Article185 1945-12-12 4 Politics— Or Full Bowl Of Rice? LONDON, Dec. 10:— The popularity of politics among the millions of Indians cannot compare with peace and a full rice bowl, states the Sunday Observer, getting Indian economic needs against political Issues. The writer believes that the Parliamentary delegation shortly w> visit India shouldUP - 185 words
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Article56 1945-12-12 4 LONDON, Dec 9— The belief that the visit of members of the Far Eastern Commission to Japan due to stait before the end of this month will foreshadow considerable changes m the general handling of the Japanese is expressed by Mr Far Eastern correspondent ofReuter - 56 words
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Article146 1945-12-12 4 BIGGESTAIRSEA HUNT ABANDONED Miami (Florida) Dec. 10.— The baffling mystery of 27 US. naval airmen who have been missing for five days In torpedo bombers has deepened with an official announcement that the report of sighting two men m life-rafts In the Atlantic was a mistake. The planes, taking oft146 words
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Article104 1945-12-12 4 WASHINGTON. Dec. 10:— The Senate Foreign Relations Committee intends to give the 0.3 State Department a "clean bill of health" on Its conduct of foreign affairs, an authoritative source said today. Such action will be a direct rebuff to Patrick J. Hurley, former ambassador to China, who104 words
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Article99 1945-12-12 4 Azad Hind Pledge In Blood ALLAHABAD. Dec. 10. One hundred and sixty students today signed with their own blood a pledge to "lay down their lives for the freedom of their country." They are the nucleus of what was described by Subhas Bose and Nehru as brigades of the "AzadReuter - 99 words
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Article87 1945-12-12 4 HONG KONO Dec. 10.—Following the recent Introduction of martial law at Canton, the largest city m South China, arrests have been made of 346 men and 56 women. These appear to be mostly opium addicts, gamblers and petty thieves. Over 10,000 premises were searched. The city has beenReuter - 87 words
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Advertisement161 1945-12-12 4 NOTICE. All parties having claims against the late John William Russell Jr. formerly of Stewart Mclntyre (Singapore) Ltd. are requested to lodge same with the undersigned within 14 days from the date hereof and all persons Indebted to the deceased are likewise requested to notify the undersigned within the like161 words
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Advertisement399 1945-12-12 4 EN S A VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL SUNDAYS. l«th 23rd DEC, 1945, at 5.M p.m. SINGAPORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (45 performers Leader V. J. Koppi CONDUCTOR. Dr. ERIK CHISHOLM Berltone Alan Gordon Programme Include Symphony No. 5 Beethoven Credo from Othello Verdi Phaeton Salnt-Saens ADMISSION FREE. M ARLBOROUGH Next to Alhambra. Beach399 words
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Advertisement112 1945-12-12 4 MAJESTIC (Leading Chinese Plftort Palace) En Tong Sen Street Phone 3ZM Daily 2.M, S.M 9 00 p.m. SamUys Morning Show 11 a.m. "HUA CHUAN LIN" DepicUng the life of a cabaret girl. Midnight Show Saturday II.M p.m. "DARK PARADISE A Mandarin picture with full English sub-tlfes. GARRICK (GEYLANC) (Western Electric112 words
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