The Straits Times, 15 December 1945
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Title Section18 1945-12-15 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEA UING NEWSPAPER-ESTAUUSHED 184S, FOUR PAGES SINOAPORE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1945 PRICE 10 CUNTS.18 words
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Article1083 1945-12-15 1 British Govt. Representative On Talks In Singapore "It is, m our view, necosary that Siam should offer some concrete evidence of her good faith; that she should make restitution for the damage done to British interests, and, m particular, to the interests of those territories bordering1,083 words
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Article60 1945-12-15 1 CHUNGKING, Dec. 14.— The evening editon of Sin Mm Pao reports that Nationalist troops have entered Mukden by land. The report further stated that the first plane loads of airborne nationalist troops had arrived at Changchun. This is supported by an earlier reliable report that theUP - 60 words
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345 1945-12-15 1 India Delegation Going Under Govt. Auspices Morrison LONDON, Dec. 14— Mr. Herbert Morrison, Lord President of the Council, announced m the House of Commons that the Parliamentary Delegation to India will go as representatives of Parliament and will include members of both Houses of Lords and Commons. The Speaker, Col.Reuter; UP - 345 words
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Article29 1945-12-15 1 There are still a few vacancies for news-vendors and agents to sell the Straits Times and Sunday Times. Two cent* per copy commission. Apply Circulation Manager. Phone 9471.29 words
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247 1945-12-15 1 "Some Kind Of Surrender -Or Anarchy" LONDON, Dec. 13:— A very comfortable curtailment of British economic sovereignty was entailed In the Bretton Woods agreement for an International bank and international monetary fund, said Mr. Oliver Stanley, former Colonial Secretary, m the House of Commons today. Mr. Stanley, who was speakingReuter - 247 words
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65 1945-12-15 1 MANILA. Dec. 14 —The newspaper SUr Reporter reports today that memben of the Chinese community In Manila who were prominent In the underground are now massing evidence against On. Homma, of Bataan "death march" Infamy. The report said Homma is known as the "executioner" of65 words
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Article395 1945-12-15 1 TEHERAN, Dec. 14.— The Persian Foreign Minis* try has addressed a memorandum to the British, United States and Soviet Embassies here demanding that a decision should be taken "that the forces of the three Allied and friendly Governments should immediately; evacuate the whole country."Reuter - 395 words
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Article170 1945-12-15 1 Anglo-French Levant Pact LONDON, Dec. 13:— The Vitrelgn Secretary, Mr. Ernest Bavin, announced m the House of Commons today that Britain had reached agreement with th« French Government on the sub* tect of withdrawal of French and British troops from the Le7an« area. The agreement provides foi l£e following: (1)Reuter - 170 words
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Article100 1945-12-15 1 Slackened Trading On Wall Street NEW YORK. Dc\ ll^Rallg recorded a mild improvement lrte In the session on Wall Streat yesterday, but the rest of the list extended the loss of the previous three sessions. Trading slackened to the slowest pace of the last six weeks. By and large. InvestorsUP - 100 words
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Advertisement76 1945-12-15 1 Announcing. the revival of the one and only PALM TREE WASHING SOAP it _^yg l» -m Obtainable from your usual 0L suppliers at 80 cents psr bar IFff^^l^tEj^m HO HONG \k I (SE^L^^M^^S^B*^^^^^^ SOAP FACTORY LTD. Opening Shortly THE TAVERN 7-17, TANGLIN ROAD n OPPOSITE NASSIM ROAD THE TAVERN offers76 words
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Article55 1945-12-15 2 The families of Mr. Koh Seng Lee and Mr. Koh Klat Seng wish to thank all friends and relatives who attended the funeral of their mother, the late Madam Ng Khee Neo on 12th December. 1945. They also thank all those who sent telegrems of condslenee. wreaths, lent cars,55 words
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539 1945-12-15 2 The Straits Times Singapore, Saturday, Dec. 15, 1945. Prudence There is a small but very vocal section of American public opinion which is ready to seize upon any pretext for adverse criticism of Britain. Until the conclusion of the Washington financial talks it devoted its efforts mainly to exposure of539 words
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Article1333 1945-12-15 2 Sir Miles Thomas - By Sir Miles Thomas Britain 9 s Post- War Problems Akin To Malaya 's This article, which appeared m the Sunday Times, London, gives the views of a British expert on the problems faci ng labour and industry m Britain today. Those same problems are being faced1,333 words
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Letter76 1945-12-15 2 Town Board labourers m ..iuar receive 85 cents day, and work from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a half-an-hour break. In Singapore, the labourers get $1. Is it not possible for the BM.A. to make paj-rr.ents uniform? Purther, up to Dec. 8, the labourers had still not76 words
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Letter132 1945-12-15 2 People working m the Oovemment or Municipal services are known aa Government or Municipal servants. All permanent employees of the Government and Municipal axe given preferences and privileges, better pay, blj yearly increment* and recently the B.M A. gave deserving employees three months' salaries as k token132 words
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Letter46 1945-12-15 2 It Is high tun: that Tengku Abu BaJtar. now chairman of the Sanitary Board, Kuala Lumpur, be allowed to return to Johore to enable him to help the people. His untiring efforts contributed to the betterment of the Malays during pre-war days. Anak Johore.46 words
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Article584 1945-12-15 2 REHABILITATION OF MALAYA FILMED The story of the misery and suffering left behind by the ravaging Japanese army m Malaya, and of the Allies subsequent work of rehabilitation will shortly be portrayed on the Bi- tiEh screen for audiences already familiar with the European version A detachment of the Crown584 words
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Article61 1945-12-15 2 WASHINGTON. Dec. 13:— Th* Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved by IS votes to one a resolution favouring unrestricted Jewish immlgratiot. into Palestine as the Jewish national home. The resolution urges ttie President of the United Btates to negotiate with Britain for the free entry of JewsReuter - 61 words
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Advertisement482 1945-12-15 2 ORIENTAL GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Incorporated tn India. 1874 h Q Bombay. Commenced transacting business In Malaya m IMM To the Policyholderi of the Company or their Heirs. We are most anxious to get into touch »lth all cur PoUcyhulde s la Malaya or their Lelrs. FIRSTLY because482 words
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Article279 1945-12-15 3 CLAIMS COMMISSION FOR MALAYA Need For Clarification Stressed A telegram was sent a few days ago to the War Office risking that the Claims Commission should be sent out to Malaya at the earliest possible moment. This official statement was made at the meeting of the Singapore Advisory Council. Mr.279 words
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301 1945-12-15 3 An early lifting of the moratorium, re-opening of the civil courts, and non-application cf the Limitation Ordinance for the period of the occupation were suggested by Dr. Chen Su Lan at the Singapore Advisory Counc'.l on Wednesday. He asked tnat the moratorium: should not301 words
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Article114 1945-12-15 3 Japs Refused Burial The rrmains of five unknown Furopean soldiers were interred on Dec. 12 with full military honours m the little cemetery below the residency at Kuala Kangsar m Perak, Malaya. At the time of burial it had not hesn confirmed whether the men were British or Australian. All114 words
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207 1945-12-15 3 'Hush' Policy Deprecated M.R.E.O.C. WANTS PUBLICITY (Prom Our Own Correspondent) LONDON, Dec. 14:— Making reference to an editorial m the Straits Times on the offlcl.l policy of secrecy on the la bouts of the committees investigating the condition of the Malayan tin and rubber industries, the chairman of the Malayan207 words
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Article97 1945-12-15 3 Complimenting the police and remarking that persons of the accused's type were the real cu'prlts. Major D. P. Rees sentenced a woman. Ng Sian Liang, to fix months' rigorous Imprisonment and a fine of $1,000 In default, three months' rigorous Imprisonment for posse s ion97 words
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Article99 1945-12-15 3 Five European seamen, Billander, Howell, Petterson, Lewis and Harris, were sentenced to nine months' rigorous imprisonment each by Mr. R. C. Hoffman, m the Fourth District Court, on charges of theft of cargo on the high seas. Employees of the motor vessel "Lambrook," the accused were99 words
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Article105 1945-12-15 3 The marriage took place at the Chinese Consulate m Melbourne. Australia, of Miss Ee-Tehr Chong. third daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Chong Talc Nam. o iDoh, with Captain D. C. Hang, th rd son of Mrs. V. W, Hang, of Hsuchow. China, reports our Kuala105 words
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Article147 1945-12-15 3 Church Service* tomorrow St. Andrew's 7 am.. 8 a.m.. 10 30 am.. 11.15 a.m. and 530 pm: Good Shepherd 6 15 am. 1 a.m.. 8 a.m.. 10 s m and spm: Oarrlson 8 a.m. and 6.30 pm.: Hilda's 8 am and 5.30 p.m.: Christ Church 7.30 am 8147 words
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261 1945-12-15 3 Local Shark Liver Oil IMPORTANT NEW ENTERPRISE Subsidised to the extent of a younp Straits-bom Chinese chemist is manufacturing shark liver oil for the B.M.A. The first 200 lb. of pure shark liver oil has been delivered for distribution to all welfare centres In the island. The shark liver oil261 words
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Article250 1945-12-15 3 The 35,000-ton British battleship, Duke of York, wearing the flag of Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, Commander-in-Chief of the British Pacific Fleet, anchored yesterday m Singapore roadd, on a four day visit before proceeding to Hong Kong, states an official announcement from H.Q. SEAC. Duke of250 words
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216 1945-12-15 3 World controlled goods now come under four categories: foodstuffs of all kinds, textiles, leather goods. Jute. In some uncontrolled linos there still exist grave supply difficulties which may prevent the acceptance of an order. At the same time Importers should be warned that it may216 words
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Article363 1945-12-15 3 Col P. J. D. Regester. Chief of Start to Brigadier P. A. B. M Kerron. Deputy Chief Civ 1 Affairs Officer. Singapore, said that both In the United Kingdom and America, all classes Joined the police foice as constables and worked their way up.363 words
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Advertisement425 1945-12-15 3 NORTH BRITISH A MERCANTILE INSURANCE CO. LTD. RAILWAY PASSENGERS ASSURANCE CO. MXE ART GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE CO. LTD. (All the above Companies Incorporated m Great Britain.) INSURANCE OFFICE OF AUSTRALIA LTD. (Incorporated m Australia) take pleasure m announcing the resumption of business for all classes of425 words
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Advertisement251 1945-12-15 3 JUBILEE THEATRE ttiirßE i:\ikvrodv BSUOTfI HEVISED TIME It a.m. 1, 3.4.1. 6.30 A Ml 9M, Last S Shows Ta-rijy Your last chance to .see the ,v..v.\ chapters of the thrill.ns pict'.ue RIDERS of DEATH VALLEY with BUCK JONES ii others CHAPTEKS t TO 15 Midnight Show Tw>' "JEEPEBS CREEPERS" with251 words
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Article430 1945-12-15 4 Scene Of Massacre Of Dakota Crew BATAVIA, Dec. 13. Indian troops today razed the village of Bekassi, near Bataviu, where 18 Indian soldiers and four British airmen, occupants of the crashed Dakota, were massacred on Nov. 24 by Indonesian extremists belonging to the Japanese-inspired "Black Buffalo"Reuter - 430 words
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Article127 1945-12-15 4 Biggest Mass Surrender At Sugamo TOKIO, Dec. 12.— 1n the biggest single "mass surrender" since the Americans began the occupation of Japan 22 prominent persons suspected of war crimes today presented themselves at Sugamo prison m the outskirts of Toklo. The group which surrendered comprised army, navy, political leaders andReuter - 127 words
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93 1945-12-15 4 WASHINGTON, Dec n.— a United States army chaplain recently returned from Europ? assailed British and Amercjn policy toward the 100.000 Jews m displaced persons camps, cnarying that the army's neglect is leading to systematic starvation. Capt. Robert Marcus, former Rabbi m New York, told press93 words
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Article95 1945-12-15 4 BATAVIA, Ttaurs:— Two hundred and four Japanese war criminals have been listed by the War Crimes section here. Of these, 43 have been arrested. They are mainly Japanese and Korean camp officials and include two Indonesian collaborators. Most important of the arrested is Ueut.-Gen.Reuter - 95 words
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503 1945-12-15 4 LONDON, Dec. 13:— Mr. Winston Churchill, Leader of the Opposition, intervening m the debate on the Anglo-American loan, spoke of "deep misgiving as to what the consequences will be." He resented the "indecent haste" with which the matter had to be settled. He wasReuter - 503 words
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Article73 1945-12-15 4 LONDON, Dec. 13:— The House of Commons tonight approved the Anglo-American financial agreement by a majority of 247. The voting was 345 for the Government and 98 against. More than 100 members abstained from voting. The House gave a second nading to the Bill which enabled Britain toReuter - 73 words
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188 1945-12-15 4 Byrnes' Hand In Moscow Strengthened WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.— As the U. S. State Secretary, Mr. James Byrnes, flew to Moscow for the Impending conference, the U. 8. Senate foreign affairs committee unanimously approved the measure to implement full participation of the United States into the United Nations Organization. The move188 words
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Article225 1945-12-15 4 LONDON, Dec. 12.— Home Secretary Mr. Chuter Ede, U reported by the Daily Herald to have started a campaign to recruit 16,000 more police officers. Scotland Yard has fc-ked the War Office and the Air Ministry to carry out a more stringent check on klt« and personalReuter - 225 words
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Article49 1945-12-15 4 ROME. Dec. 13:— Italian territory now under the control of the Allied military eovemment; Including the islands of Lampedusa, Llnosa and Pantellerla, but excluding Venezea. Glulia and Undine province, will be returned to the Italian administration about Dec. 31. the Allied Commission has announced- Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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Advertisement148 1945-12-15 4 EN S A VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL SUNDAT ICTH. DEC. 1945. AT 5 00 P M. SINGAPORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Under the distinguished patronage a 14. Gen. Sir Miles Christopher Dcmpwr, KCB, KBE, DSO, MC. (45 Performers— Leader V. J. Kopp) Conductor Dr. Erik (hrlsholm Beethoven Programme. Proframme Include* Overture Egmont. Symphony148 words
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