The Straits Times, 18 December 1945
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Title Section17 1945-12-18 1 The Straits Times ttMALAGA'S LLAUISG hLit'S.t'Al't.li-bsi .m :.:*>IILU tb:S SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1945 PRICE 10 CENTS17 words
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270 1945-12-18 1 Azerhaija n Action Endangers Sovereignty Of UNO Nations WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.— U.S. Slat c Secretary James F. Byrnes is expected to oppose the establishment of a national government m Azerbaijan, announced by Moscow radio yesterday, on the grounds that Persia's sovereignty had beenReuter - 270 words
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Article30 1945-12-18 1 MANILA. Dec. 16—Paul V. McNutt. U.S. Philippine* Hit;h Commlss oner. yesterday urged Philippines political leaders to conduct the coming national eleetiens m the best traditions of democracy. —U.P.UP - 30 words
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Article157 1945-12-18 1 Friendly Spirit In Moscow Talks LOXDON, Dec. 17.— A Moscow communique issued last night imnoiinced the conference of the Big Three Foreign Ministers opened m Moscow. Although no statement was issued after rhe meeting, it is understood a very friendly .spirit prevailed. The Foreign Ministers when they meet again late157 words
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Article94 1945-12-18 1 MANILA. Dec. 17 —The text of the charges against Lleut.-Col Seiichi Ohta, former commander or the Military Police In thtPhilippines, was officially released today. The charges included the kil ling m April, 1942, of Dr. Clarence Kwangson Young, Consul Kei Yicn Mok. and six othf-r members94 words
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Article47 1945-12-18 1 WASHINGTON, Dec. 15— The United States Department oi Commerce announced today that the nation now has a publ c debt o f $275X00,000,000, the figure >ein< four and half times greater than the debt m the summer of 1940 when American rearmament began.— Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Article149 1945-12-18 1 KONOYE'S NOTE BEFORE SUICIDE TOKYO, Dec. 16.—1t is -epo.'ted that Konoye had penned a :urried note shortly before going to bed indicating he intended to commit suicide. In his note he sa d: "I >iave been very gravely concerned t'.jt I have committed certain errors In handling State affairs. IReuter - 149 words
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Article50 1945-12-18 1 MOSCOW, Dec. 10:— Moscow last night resumed its television programme. The transmission was made by the television centre ol the Ail-Union P lio Committee which has a transmit'ins; tower 450 feet high. The rmnufacture of television reception s?ts is to begin m Moscow and Leningrad factories next year—Reuter.50 words
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364 1945-12-18 1 JERUSALEM, Dec. 16 —Plans for a total economic blockade of Palestine Jews have been completed by members of the Arab League. Boycott and economic sanctions are to start on Jan. 1. The object of these Is not demonstrative: it is to destroy Jewish economic capacityReuter - 364 words
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127 1945-12-18 1 NELSON, LANCASHIRE, Dec. 16.— The British Government does not intend to evade its obligations under the Balfour declaration, says Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin In a letter to S. S. Silverman, Member of Parliament for the Nelson division. Mr. Eilverman wrote to Mr. Bevin that theReuter - 127 words
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Article175 1945-12-18 1 BERLIN, Dec. 16—Unless commonsense prevails and the Uig Four get together fairly soon and work out a common policy, it will be as difficult to tie up the four zones m Germany m one economic unit as it would be to incorporate the Soviet'Reuter - 175 words
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Article112 1945-12-18 1 CHUNGKING, Dec. 16 —The first reaction of both the Chinese Central Government and Communists to Piesident Tru man's statement on United States' policy In China is one of satisfaction. A Central Government's official said today that the President's views agreed completely with the policy of Chinese112 words
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Article50 1945-12-18 1 LONDON, Dec. 17.—Reuter reports from Germany that the Canadian military authorities have decided to allow Municipal council elections m their section of the British occupation zone next Spring. The Germans will be allowed to form political parties and hold meetings provided they obtain permission of the military government.—Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article76 1945-12-18 1 MOSCOW TALKS ON FRANCO? WASHINGTON, Dec. 17— U.S. relations with Spain are m a fluid state but nu formal rupture is m the offing, according to the statement from State Department source yesterday. This source said that while United States relations with Spain are not cordial, they are correct. It76 words
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216 1945-12-18 1 Germans In U. S. Zone Drift To Despair FRANKFURT. Dec. 16—Germans m the American-occupied zone are showing a "strong drift toward despair." according to a secret report recently gathered for the United States Headquarters' Intelligence Division. Germans m the zone, the ieport said, who have lived m cr visited theReuter - 216 words
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Article33 1945-12-18 1 CAIRO, Dec. 15.—Egypt has decided to resume commercial relations with Italy, it is reported I here. The Government broke o.T relations w.th Italy on June 12. 1940. it «n be recalled.—Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article352 1945-12-18 1 iJ AT AVI A, Dec. 17.— The President of the selfstyled Indonesian Republic, Dr. Soekarno, today bej> m "to restore order" m the towns of central and east Java. He was accompanied by Sutan Sjahrir, Prime Minister of the Indonesian nationalist government, and Dr. Amir352 words
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Article46 1945-12-18 1 TOKYO. Dec. 16 —Officials of the scentlflc section of the Allied Command today told Japanese j geologists that they can contribute a great deal to permanent peace between nations by helping to solve the many economic problems arising from material sh >rt ages.-UP.UP - 46 words
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144 1945-12-18 1 Britain Warns Czechs Against National ization LONDON, Dec. 17.—The Sun-.uy Express correspondent at Pra,'i;s yesterday reported that Bri ;in luw sent a "strong note to the Czechoslovakian Government *rjrning them against national ition if it affects British capital m the country." "This note caused surpr'sj mi Testament." the reporur -tjfl.UP - 144 words
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89 1945-12-18 1 WASHINGTON. Dec 17. Carlo* P Romulo, Philippine* leader. yesterday urged the tf S House of Representatives to act on the Philipnin»s Rehablh tatlon Bill immediately. "We cannot begin to rebui d and rehabilitate m the Philippines unless this t,elp Is giv i vs." he said.89 words
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Advertisement633 1945-12-18 1 LONDON TIN CORPORATION LIMITED STATEMENT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE CORPORATION AND ALL COMPANIES OPERATING IN MALAYA UNDER TH^ MANAGEMENT OF ANGLO-ORIENTAL LIMITED The report of the Tin Inspection Committee has C U-e -v now been received The Commltee has Indicated the Kamuntlng Tin Dredging Ltd 13 condition of the633 words
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Obituary96 1945-12-18 2 WONQ AH MENO tag* 78), founder •f Nang Hens Co., (Piano House), father of Wong Sh'.an Yeln and Madam Wong Yuek Ngow (Mrs. Chiu Seek Jou) and father-in-law of Chiu Serk Joo, passed away peacefully in China on 30.10.45, leaving behind his loving wife, l son, 1 daughter, l son-in-law.96 words
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Article30 1945-12-18 2 The family of the late Mrs. Yeah Cli.-ow Beng beg to tender their hcarttslt thanks to all friends ana relatives who paid night visit, attended funeral, ter.t wreaths etc.30 words
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747 1945-12-18 2 The Straits Times Singapore, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1945. Sarawak Vague rumours regarding the Intentions of His Majesty's Government toward Sarawak have been crystallised In a statement made In the House of Commons by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the effect that he Is consulting Rajah Vyner Brooke747 words
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Article1341 1945-12-18 2 25,000, 000 Allocated For Social Services By A Special Correspondent Egypt has reached an Important stage In her internal development, a phase of Interest *o those who are trying to estimate whe'her she has been able to defeat the forces of feudalism and privilege sufficiently to set1,341 words
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140 1945-12-18 2 CHUNGKING, Dec. 16:—Chin-ese-French negotiations concerning French Indo-China have bee i suspended with the departure for Paris of French Ambassador General Pechkoff. A new French Ambassador I* arriving shortly. Meanwhile It was pointed out that diplomatic officials are faced with coincldently similar situa tions mUP - 140 words
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Article, Illustration49 1945-12-18 2 l^ OCki l li. eft v d r Ar ,»«»l**«. tw, RAF Nar.hu OrJ.-Mi« arj working with No. Cs<ialty Ar F.varontirn i;n't at Batavla Tliry are here *een tupenrKii.s the loading of P-nl-nn by K.rcn Prls«.r-, W War Into a lorry for tr««3B<H-t te a Military Hv^nltal m mu>U.49 words
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Letter42 1945-12-18 2 In falmeai to members of the Service*. I wish to My that while walking •long Bedok Road one morning. European driving a jeep stepped and offered me a lift ...Others mipht have r.lml'ar experiences. Let us stop carping and promote goodwill.—Commoner.42 words
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Letter98 1945-12-18 2 Every Government am Municipal employe* is patiently aod anxiously walfng to knew the BliA'i pUns to allerlwe their pre-ent fm^irlal dl-t e-s Our thres months' Victory bonus w exhausted: It has help^l ua to meet (Jefldti thus far rewriting »roni madrqrate sa'arles. I stiggeirt, besides bringing our Increments up98 words
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Letter94 1945-12-18 2 I waa astonished to read In your newspapar the ftatement that Bem•w» •< the Carres are popular where wf they go and. whatever the nature of their mlsrtrsis. art i«celt»d with smU a Indicative of the utmost rrlmilmea. I doubt this. After three years' serWo m the East94 words
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Letter151 1945-12-18 2 Recently, a number of retailers la Singapore were arrested on charges of selling sugar at more than the regulated price, i wish to point out thai commercial ecosumers must largely depend, "ft the general market for their supples. The general market get* its sugtr supplies by Importation by151 words
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Letter187 1945-12-18 2 Volunteers, who are ex-POWs, ar»' lr!t lr< the cold Nobody seems tn I know our tre position, and we are ]ust being pushed arou-d. Admiral MoantVe.'t'-n's per-caal messaxe to incurred POWs was "From the time ycu fell ln'o enemy bands, you have never been forgotten...." We187 words
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Letter138 1945-12-18 2 The policy of the Malayan Oovernment as far back as 1037 was to make r-cl pla-tlng a preserve of the Malays. This pol ry did more harm than good. During the Jap occupation. Indonesians were brought to Malaya to help m t»-e cultivation of padL Malaya owed Its138 words
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Advertisement336 1945-12-18 2 OBITUARY ITUATIONS VACANT WANTED a Dlspenrer and a Nurse en y hone-t people need apply. Dr. Mi. 51. Victoria Street. "V A N T E D Pianists. Musicians. Pa/icers, Sincers, speciality numbers. local talent invited to tour Singapore I; Malaya. Apply G. E. Taylor, Theatre Management ENS A Garrison Theatre336 words
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Advertisement205 1945-12-18 2 LEGAL NOTICE. NOTICE Is hereby s. en tv-tt v -t the Tia e Mark Tr^ Nnm-* P?o > w' rly a Hi Cn!nt!< BABY TOW p IOW and HONO KOR t^w 01 Ot^ ns depicted ahove are the abolute and rxchnWe property of LAM MAR SOAP COMPANY of No ie205 words
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471 1945-12-18 3 Further Details Of New Housing Schemes Singapore's housing programme Is a step nearer realization with the arrival of Mr. W. B. Pigge, architectural townplanner, who has been sent here by the Colonial Office to prepare plans to relieve Singapore's housing problem as quickly and as economically471 words
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Article82 1945-12-18 3 The rice issue is to be cot forthwith from the British Troops Ration scale m Singapore. Rice will be substituted by an issue of one ounce per day per man of tapioca. The rice freed m this way will become availahv for the general stock from which local82 words
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Article132 1945-12-18 3 The British Cabinet has re* ecived urgent cables from SEAO authorities m Malaya urging e1 rong action to avert a threatened rite famine m the near future, according to an item printed m the News of the World. ''Unless something Is dona flirrkly to rush132 words
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Article60 1945-12-18 3 The Straits Times is informed thnt the intention m regard to the* control of import* inti Malaya is that some form nf' licrnce wl!l be necessary for a<l poods imported. Licences win b< Rrrnted freely, excent m cases of c<)ods whi^h are on the now small list of60 words
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351 1945-12-18 3 Exams In Secret INTERNED BOYS, GIRLS PASS During the occupation, m the earlier half of 1945, a group >f boys and girls surreptitiously sal lor the Cambridge School Certiiicate Examination organized m ihe Sime Road Internment Camn by the former Deputy Director of Education, Straits Settlements, Mr. H. R. Cheese351 words
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Article381 1945-12-18 3 From Our Own Correspondent PenanK, December. 14 A crude chart showing the burial place of a British private m PenanK drawn by an ex-Kempeltal oT.ct has enablea two mwnbers of the Searchers Organisation Clear'ng House. Singapore to wrte flnls to a trciredy which Involved the deaths381 words
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Article340 1945-12-18 3 A civ.l internal air service IS being planned for Malaya whioh will cover not only the former Sinsapore-Kuala Lump-.ir-Pen«n^ route "but extend to V aniS population centres m the 7IXOle country, particularly on the cist coart. The first step m the schf.me wiU be realised en340 words
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638 1945-12-18 3 Utility Men On Strike REPLACED BY P.O.W.'S I About 8,060 workmen employed lin various services run cy the I former Singapore Municipality went on strike yesterday. They are pr.ncipally those engaged In the Gas Dept., the Town Cleansing Dept., the Sewerage Dept., the Roads Dept., and certain sections of the638 words
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Advertisement337 1945-12-18 3 MULLER ft PHfPPS (Malaya) LIMITED. re-opened m LAIDLAW BUILDING, Top Floor. wHNSERCH TAYLER LTD Anyone giving informaUon leading to the recovery of books and o h-r «1 x-UTient* be'ongln? to the above Company und abo cf those for wv-.h ttey ac*ed as agtrU ana/cx Secretnriw left at 210 Be'mont Road,337 words
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Advertisement492 1945-12-18 3 NOTICE. Sale «f Unserviceable Vehicles. Tenders are Invited for the purchase of unserviceable vehicles and part* of vehicles lying at sth milestone Kota Tinggi Road Johore Bahru. These may be Inspected at any time durlrg nnrmal working hours oy I arrangement with the District Control er of Road Transport. B.M.A.492 words
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Advertisement287 1945-12-18 3 BEWARF OF IMITATION ln«>«t op H hi I'tie O'aesl Brana >•■ The Market RADIOS KEE HUAT RADIO ~O. 122-114 On-hard Road Trlrphonr r.fili SI.MiAi'Okh Now Available! Office and Pockrt DIARIES for 19 16 LIANG BROS. CO., t. CholU St. Slaraaore. Phone d i FRESH FOOD Cai; On Us Par Your287 words
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204 1945-12-18 4 U.S. CORNERING CHINA MARKET? British Interests Voice Complaint LONDON, Dec. 16.— British interests m Shanghai are complaining of what they claim to be efforts of ihe Americans there to corner China's financial and trade markets, writes the special correspondent of the Sunday newspaper, Observer, m a despatch from Shanghai publishedReuter - 204 words
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Article108 1945-12-18 4 MANILA, Dec. 17.—The High Commissioner's Office announced today that Maury Maverick, Pro sident Truman's special envoy who is making an extended tour of the Far East investigating •mall business opportunities, arrived at Manila yesterday morning, and began his mission with a one-day inspection trip intoUP - 108 words
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Article59 1945-12-18 4 SYDNEY, Dec. 16.—The New South Wales coal strike which has involved 18.000 men will end tomorrow. At meetings held all over the state miners have decided to return to work by a majority of only 53 votes out of 2,911 cast. The strike began on Nov. 27,59 words
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79 1945-12-18 4 LONDON, Dec. 17:—The Society of British Aircraft Constructors have appointed as their representative E. P. J. Ryan to open an office In Cairo Immediately. The announcement stated that Ryan's function is to further the irterests ?nd wellbeinK of the British aircraft industry as a wholeUP - 79 words
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110 1945-12-18 4 BERLIN. Dec. 16.—Four Soviet roldiers have been detained following the wounding of two British soldiers at Spandaj. northern suburb of Berlin, 'ast night. The Russians claim that a British motor truck ran into their territory and did not halt whereupon they fired some sho's and110 words
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278 1945-12-18 4 Soviets Plan 45 Million New Houses MOSCOW, Dec. 16.—The Soviet Union's fourth five-year plan, which alms at the complete restoration and development of the USSR's regional economy, is almost ready to be put into operation. Details of the plan are still secret and will probably remain so, but enough Is278 words
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99 1945-12-18 4 'Not Properly Represented In UNO Talks' LONDON, Den. 16 —The current edition of "The News of India," organ of the India League, charged that the member of the Viceroys Council attending the United Nations Organizations Preparatory Commission's meeting "does not represent the Indian people." "His instructions will be those ofUP - 99 words
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94 1945-12-18 4 Chinese To Study Flood Control in U.S. WASHINGTON, Dec. 17:— Chinese officials and engineers involved m flood control will study the problems and methods m their field m the United States, it was disclosed here yesterday. The first group, already m the United States, consists of water conservancy experts. AUP - 94 words
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Article89 1945-12-18 4 Indian Situation Being Discussed LONDON, Dec. 15.—The India League is holding an India emergency conierence on Dec. 23 to discuss the present situation m India and to work for India m Britain. The conference is expected to support the stand of the Indian National Congress for independence and the Central89 words
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Article68 1945-12-18 4 NEW YORK, Dec. 16:—The Daily Worker yesterday assailed Lieut. Gen. John R Hod>;e for suppressing the activities of the j "Korean Peoples' Republic" m I commenting on Hodge's warning tn the Republic that posing as the legitimate government is m violation of the previous agreement that It wouldUP - 68 words
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Article60 1945-12-18 4 LONDON, Dec. 17.—The Sunday Observer reported yesterday that reports that the Russians were removing and seizins Japanese factories and machinery m Manchuria by wholesale lots were causing concern m Britain. The newspaper said that it wa^ believed the British American Tobacco Company's large factory at Mukden hasUP - 60 words
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Article42 1945-12-18 4 PARIS, Dec. 16.—The French Government yesterday made public a plan for amelioration of the salaries of France's 2,000.000 civil servants who are threatening a general strike unless their incomes are increased commensurate with the increased living j costs —U.P.UP - 42 words
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Article45 1945-12-18 4 WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.— The, I'nited States Army's superplane, the Mixmaster, crashed yesterday 10 miles south-east of Washington, three crew mem tiers parachuting to safety. The new plane had unofficially smashed all previous transcontinental speed records. One motor reportedly dropped off U.P.UP - 45 words
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119 1945-12-18 4 Seven Killed, 362 Injured In Train Mishap POLLOCK, SOUTH CAROLINA, Dec. 17.— The Miami-bound "Silver Meteor," luxury passenger train, yesterday crashed broadside into the north-bound "Sun Queen" Jammed v/ith overseas Servicemen heading home lor Christmas. The accident occurred before dewn In a fog w.th, at least, seven persons killed andUP - 119 words
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281 1945-12-18 4 NUREMBURG, Dec. 16.— As the Nuremburg trials enter their fifth week, security regulations j-ave been tightened In the couit house area, increased anti-suicide precautions taken by soldiers guarding the accused and a new order issued which the defence counsel claim m effect blocks them from talkingReuter - 281 words
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Advertisement84 1945-12-18 4 2 Brands Of Rubber Coagulant you may depend upon for quality and satisfactory results. umi mm hrn »m Both are manufactured locally from British _^5 Chemicals and carry fißjß^K with them our guaran- VS&S& tee of your moneys Egg worth. Sold under re- B§§ gistered Trade Marks of above In84 words
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Advertisement437 1945-12-18 4 MAJESTIC (Malaya's largest Chinese pictuie theatre) proudly presents another outstanding programme. Come Sc Hear Generalissimo CHIANG KAI SHEK expounding to the nation the principles I of "THE NEW LIFE MOVEMENT" I followed by a Ist run Mandarin picture with full English sub-titles "DARK PARADISE" Daily S Shows: 2 00, 6.30437 words
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