The Straits Times, 24 December 1945
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Title Section17 1945-12-24 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER-ESTABLISHED 1845. FOUR PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1945, PRICE '0 CUNTS.17 words
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344 1945-12-24 1 Conference Might Terminate During Christmas Holidays MOSCOW, Dec 23: News of the Big Three Foreign Ministers conference here continues to be good. At no time since the end of the war has optimism for the future of the world been so high among diplomaticReuter - 344 words
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Article100 1945-12-24 1 LONDON, Dec. 23.— Turkey appears prepared to resist Russian territorial claims but at the same time is hopeful of maintaining friendly relations and a peaceful settlement of the claims, informed circles here said yesterday. The key to the Turks' attitude was seen m speeches before the TurkishUP - 100 words
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Article137 1945-12-24 1 NEW YORK, Dec. 22.— The possibility of a continent-wide strike m January, this time affecting makers of electrical appliances. Is indicated today m the United States, already beset by the General Motors walk-out and threat of a great steel work stc--- i next month. The negotiating committee137 words
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165 1945-12-24 1 Atrocities By French? SAIGON PROBE SAIGON, Dec. 22.— The French authorities are investigating the allegation by an Allied war correspondent that French troops fighting Annamite nationalists m Cochin-China are guilty of indiscriminate summary execu> tions and widespread looting anji arson. An Australian correspondent who recently returned from Dfac Hoa. aboutReuter - 165 words
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184 1945-12-24 1 V lINGTON, Dec. 23.— The State Department announced last night that the United States had withdrawn its request that the signing of an agreement between Britain and Siam should be defer— d. "Anglo-American conversations on certain terms proposed m the Anglo-Siamese agreement have nowReuter - 184 words
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Article45 1945-12-24 1 HAIFA, Dec. 22.— The district court at Haifa today acquitted the Greek master and five of the crew of the Greek motor-schooner Demetrios of "aiding persons to enter Palestine illegally." The Demetrios was intercepted by the British sloop Peacock on Nov. 23. Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article55 1945-12-24 1 NEW YORK, Dec. 22.— Stocks today spurted from one to two points In the final prc-Christmas session. All the leading security and co:nmodity markets will be closed Monday and Tuesday. Sales were 610,000. Dow Jon^-; rvera£?cs: industrials, 190.67 up 1.00: rails. 03.19 up. .53; utilities 37.06 upUP - 55 words
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340 1945-12-24 1 'U.S. Must Rely On Synthetic Rubber For Next Few Years' NEW YORK, Dec. 23.— America's synthetic rubber industry will have to furnish the bulk of U.S supplies for the next three to five years, and probably will provide strong competition to natural rubber thereafter, according to trade quarters here. ExpertsUP - 340 words
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72 1945-12-24 1 LONDON, Dec. 23.— The production of tin m Malaya by 1949 is expected to reach 90 per cent of the pre-war figure, according to the Financial Times today. Mr. Storke, adviser to the Colonial Secretary, considers it imperative that European staffUP - 72 words
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Article159 1945-12-24 1 WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.— Mr. Norman Armour, retiring 1 U.S. Ambassador to Spain, said at a press conference that Franco is trying to make his regime conform to British and American demands for a more democratic government but so far the changes have been too few toUP - 159 words
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Article220 1945-12-24 1 18,000 Imperial Troops For Japan HONG KONG, Dec. 23— Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, Commander-in-Chlef of the British Pacific Fleet, said at a press conference aboard his flagship, the Duke of York, that Hong Kong would be built up to pre-war strength as a naval base and advance fleet headquarters. ItReuter; UP - 220 words
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Article514 1945-12-24 1 BATAVIA, Dec. 23.— An intermittent battle has been raging for over 36 hours m the trouble-centre of the Kramat district, on the southern outskirts of Batavia, and British tanks went into actio n against Indonesians firing on Allied troops from trees and huts. This newReuter - 514 words
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145 1945-12-24 1 Developments Of Importance Are Expected BAT A VIA, Dec. 22:—Important developments m the Indonesian situation are expected m wellinformed Dutch circles here to result from the visit to Holland of the Lieutenant-Governor-Gene-ral of the Netherlands East Indies, Dr. Hubertus van Mook. At the same time there is m Indonesian quartersReuter - 145 words
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Article23 1945-12-24 1 TEHERAN, Dec. 22: It was officially announced today that Ardabil, 100 miles west of Tabriz, had surrendered to the "Democrat" forces.—Reuter.Reuter - 23 words
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Advertisement8 1945-12-24 1 -^FRASER NEAVE= r V2Jy N YOUR SERVICE AGAINeeeJJ8 words
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673 1945-12-24 2 The Straits Times Singapore, Monday, Dec. 24, 1945. Christmas This Is the last issue of the Straits Times before Christmas Tomorrow, for the first time since 1938, the festival will be celebrated m a world that is nominally at peace. Unhappily, there is very good reason for using that word673 words
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Article1108 1945-12-24 2 By Reuter's Diplomatic Corresponden t Press Campaign To Help Russian Aims The Soviet press Is attracting world attention by what appears to be a carefully orchestrated series of attacks on AngloAmerican policy In matters, all of which are probably on the Big Three Foreign Ministers' agenda for1,108 words
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Letter225 1945-12-24 2 After much correspondence and many Interviews concerning furniture which was moved from the vicinity of my nouse by Army vehicles after the capitulation and cannot now be traced, the Custodian of Enemy Property has loaned me some furniture so that I may re-occupy my house. Members of the225 words
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Letter25 1945-12-24 2 Distracted householder (on losing side of embroilment with domestic staff): This matter will have to wait the return of the civil administration the wife25 words
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Letter33 1945-12-24 2 Congratulations to the S.T.C. on reopening another trolley bus route. This concern t" setting an example what can be done In the way of rehabilitation now without awaiting extraneous aid.—William, Singapore.33 words
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Letter82 1945-12-24 2 I fully endorse your view that there are far too many hawkers, eating houses, cafes and restaurants. This is one of the facts contributing to the pie;ent high cost of food, and I am greatly disappointed that the authorities have not taken any action In the matter so far.82 words
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Letter154 1945-12-24 2 Depositors at the Post Office Savings Bank In Malaya feel that they have been Riven a raw deal In having theli deposits disregarded by the authorities while their withdrawals during .he Jap occupation, are recognised and debited against their accounts. They also cannot understand how such decision154 words
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569 1945-12-24 2 More than 130.000 R.A.F. personnel will spend this Christmas Tay scattered all over the most, widespread territory of any air command m R.A.F. history m South East Asia. Whether it be the Andaman isles or Hongkong, Rangoon oi Singapore, Calcutta or Saigon, it will569 words
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Advertisement629 1945-12-24 2 SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED An efficient and experienced stenographer capable of taking down open Court proceedings. Apply with testimonials to Superior Court, Johore Bahru. ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL 10 temporary teachers and one grade 3 clerk. Applications stating qualifications and with copies of testimonial to be sent immediately to Acting Principals Preference629 words
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Advertisement238 1945-12-24 2 Christmas Holidays There will be no issue of the Straits Times tomorrow and Wednesday, Dec. 25 and 26. THE EM PLO VERS LIABILITY ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD.. AND THE MERCHANTS MARINE INS'CE CO., LTD. HAVE REOPENED AT THE FOLLOWING TEMPORARY ADDRESS ROOM 1 (IST FLOOR) CHARTERED BANK BLDGS. RAFFLES SO.. SINGAPORE.238 words
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Article223 1945-12-24 3 5 YEARS TO REPATRIATE JAPANESE Efforts To Speed Rate Of Shipping HONG KONG, Dec. 22.— Adm. Sir Bruce Fraser, C.-in-C, British Pacific Fleet, told a Press conference aboard his flagship, Duke of York, today that the policy of using warships as transports wou!d continue until the movements of troops and223 words
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Article180 1945-12-24 3 Owners or agents of properties In Singapore which have been requisitioned by the Forces and for which no requisition notice had been served and m consequence no payment made, should pet m touch with the Hirinfcs Directorate SEAC, Mercantile Bank Chamber, Raffles Place. An official statement explains that180 words
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Article19 1945-12-24 3 A Chris mas service will be conducted at the Mar Thoma Syrian Church at 9 a.m. tomorrow.19 words
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Article63 1945-12-24 3 The 8..M.A. has recovered 350,000 textbooks from various damps m Malaya and a scheme is being worked out for a distribution of the books between Singapore and the Malay Peninsula. Textbooks and exercise books ordered by the Malayan planning unit m London have not yet arrived. Government63 words
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145 1945-12-24 3 Indian Medical Missions To Malaya Two Indian medical missions .ire visiting Malaya shortly. One will be sponsored by the liidian National Congress, the other by the Government of India. The Congress mission will probably be led by Dr. B. C. Roy, iandhi's personal medical adviser, and it proposes to set145 words
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219 1945-12-24 3 Reopening Of U.J.C. DANCE AND XMAS TREE The Union Jack Club which, since 1924, has provided comforts, entertainments and amenities for men of the fighting forces stationed m Singapore or passing through, is re-opening tonight (after a break of nearly four years) at eight o'clock with a dance, cabaret items,219 words
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Article170 1945-12-24 3 Applica'.ions for driving licences and renewals In respect of motor-cars, motor-lorries and motor-cycles will be dealt with early m January by the Controller of Road Transport, Middle Road, the Straits Times is informed. A notice to this effect will be "published m due course. Fresh licences170 words
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Article151 1945-12-24 3 Singapore faces a lightless, meatless and beerless Christmas due to the aggravation of labour troubles. Apart from a few electric lights, most of Singapore's street lights are gas-lit, and, as gas workers are on strike, there is no gas for the lamps. Employees of Singapore's two151 words
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Article222 1945-12-24 3 Siralts Times Corr.. PENANG, Dec. 23. —Llm Lean Teng and Lim Huck Alk, prominent Penang Chinese, were cleared by the special magistrate, Mr. G. H. Conaghan, m the District Court yesterday of all allegations made against them regarding their conduct during the Japanese occupation. "Remembering your generous222 words
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Advertisement213 1945-12-24 3 THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA CHINA are pleased to announce that all their former branches m Malaya except S;tiawan have now been reopened for business. Sitlawan blanch business Is at present being handled by their Ipoh Office. The branches operating are: SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR. BEREMBAN. KLANO, PENANG, ALOR BTAR,213 words
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Advertisement386 1945-12-24 3 P. W. D. TENDER NOTICE. Tenders will be received at the office of the D.C.8.E.. 971 Works Section, Negri Sembilan. Seremban. up to noon of the 27th December 1945, for the Supply and Transport of Metal from various quarries In the State of Negri Sembilan far a period of six386 words
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Advertisement395 1945-12-24 3 CATHAY Where Everybody Goes TODAY 11 a.m. 2, 4 15, 6.30 A 9.30 TOMMY TKINDER In "SAILOR'S THREE" with Claude Ilulbcrt and Michael Wilding and FOX MOVIETONE NEWS TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT The Andrew S'sters m "HOLD THAT GHOST" with Bud Abbot Lou Castelln Your Favourite Laugh Team at Work Again!395 words
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Advertisement204 1945-12-24 3 EOfcfeX CTBRIM^ SERVICE. G ammeter Co. I, Seton Close, Tanglln. Weekdays 2—52 5 pjn. A MERRY CHRISTMAS To all our Patrons Fri'nds NO. 41-41. HIGH STREET. SINGAPORE BEWARE OF IMITATION Insist m HAIK OIL The Oldest Brand m The Market {^^■B^^^sr^"*T^^^mlmiml OF ALL TYPES GF JEWELLERY We have m stock204 words
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Miscellaneous539 1945-12-24 3 Malaya's Two Minutes In Empire Radio Malaya has b<*en allotted two schedule ot broadcasting pro- the afternoon transmission will minutes In the Empire-widt grammes for Malaya which be radiated on 7.2 megacycles Christmas day broadcast, which came into operation yesterday. Per second in the 41 metre band will be heard539 words
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431 1945-12-24 4 Perak Miners Say £300 Too Low Straits Times Corr. Ipoh, Dec. 22. If the London announcement reporting the Brit ish Government's agreement to provide financial aid for th c rehabilitation of the tin mining industry was aimed at reviving the short-lived enthusiasm which prevailed at431 words
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Article551 1945-12-24 4 The picture of Malayan Industries is beginning to take shape* with the publication of some reports on their condition states the Malayan Sharebrokers Association market report for week-ending Dec. 22. Of pt- Ll:ular importance is that concerning Perak River Hydro-Electric which supplied power to so many551 words
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219 1945-12-24 4 TIN INDUSTRY REPAIRS 'Liability Rests With Govt.' From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Dec. 20— A eMm that liability to replace thair lo:t dredge properly rested with the Government though the Secretary of State for the Colonies apparently has not accepted such obligations, was made by Mr. H. A. Hope at219 words
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189 1945-12-24 4 By a resolution passed at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce a sum of approximately $90,000, representing the balance of a Chinese relief fund, has been turned over to the Chamber's committee to be used as the committee sees fit. No decision has yet been189 words
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132 1945-12-24 4 Just back from an Intensive course at the R.A.F. Educational Advice School, Staverton, Gloucestershire, two R.A.F. officers have been appointed as vocational advisers for the benefit of officers and airmen m Malaya. They will help men In the choice of a career and supply132 words
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Article255 1945-12-24 4 The first consignment of goods to arrive m Malaya from Hongkong, since the liberation of this country, have been landed m Singapore from the Empire Allenby. One-quarter of the shipment comprises Chinese medical supplies, the balance Chinese foodstuffs. As cases of Chinese oranges, part of the255 words
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Article72 1945-12-24 4 Whole pigs, chickens, fish, cakes— to a possible estimated value of two million dollars were seen on the streets of Singapore v;-~rriav to celebration of the "tong che" (WJnter solstice) festival. Wayangs, hired at a charge of $500 or $600 a day, were everywhere, paid for by72 words
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Article54 1945-12-24 4 A Malay policeman, Jaafar bin Binjonit, who stole two blankets and a shirt from a follow constable at the barracks In Orchard Road, was sentenced to six weeks' rigorous imprisonment in the Fifth District Court. Jaafar stated that he was forced to steal because he could not54 words
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Advertisement415 1945-12-24 4 1 3.15 6.30 9 p.m. Universal's "IT'S A DATE" Midnight (11.30) To-night "TUNISIAN VICTORY" Boxing Day: "SPAWN Or THE NORTH" GLOBE Great World (Last two shows at 7 9 p.m.) "DAWN PATROL" Midnight (11.30) To-night "STRIKE UP THE BAND" To-morrow: "YOU'LL FIND OUT" (3 7 9 p.m.) SKY Great World415 words
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Advertisement20 1945-12-24 4 EVERBRIGHT OPTICAL- CO. Qualified Optician* Jf Scientific Eye Examination 3f Modern Eye wear it 19, Chulia Street, Singapore -=Phone 4435=.20 words
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Advertisement409 1945-12-24 4 TENDERS Tenders will be received for the supply or the following articles to lI. M. Prisons, Singapore, for a period of 6 months commencing from Ist January, 1946:— 1. Rations for Prisoners. per lb. Pork per lb. llc Beef-fresh I <**m Vegetables (Kangkong, Coriander Bayam, or other green Pepper vegetables)409 words
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