The Straits Times, 27 December 1945
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Title Section17 1945-12-27 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER-ESTAULISHED 1845. FOUR PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1945, PRICE '0 CIiNTS.17 words
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745 1945-12-27 1 France Will Participate In Framing Italian Treaty LONDON, Dec. 25. The general peace conference is to be held not later than May 1, 1946. This has been decided upon at the Rig Three meeting m Moscow and the first communique issued by the British745 words
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Article200 1945-12-27 1 NEW YORK, Dec. 25.— The statement that an "issue" arose m Moscow over the representation of the British Dominions at the peace conference is made by James Reston, Washington correspondent of the New York Times. He writes: "The Russians took a firm line against the British Dominions,Reuter - 200 words
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56 1945-12-27 1 CHUNGKING. Dec. 25:— Gen. George Marshall. P.Mdent Truman's special envoy to China, yesterday gave a press conference but said he was unable to discuss current Chinese problems. Gen. Marshall said his knowledge of China was limited and that there were many questions he did notUP - 56 words
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Article148 1945-12-27 1 FRANC RATE FIXED AT 480 TO PARIS, Dec. 25: The French franc has been fixed at the new rate of 480 to the pound sterling, it was officially announced tonight. The new rate, It is reported, will apply to North Africa and the Antilles but not to other French imperialReuter - 148 words
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Article116 1945-12-27 1 PEIPING, Dec. 26.— The vernacular morning newspaper Social Welfare Dally today hinted that the Soviet forces removed most of the rolling-stock from Changchun before handing over the city to Chinese nationalist forces. In Chinhsien, Manchuria, It was also charged that Soviets have removed rolling-stock prior to their116 words
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327 1945-12-27 1 'May 1 Lone Way Off'— Bloom Calls For Drafts Immediately WASHINGTON, Dec. 25—Chairman Sol Bloom of the U.S. House of Representatives foreign ail airs committee said that the Big Three peace treaty announcement was "encouraging" an'd that he was J overjoyed that France was invited to participate in the framingUP - 327 words
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100 1945-12-27 1 Uranium As International Currency? LONDON, Dec. 24.— The special correspondent of the Observer, commenting yesterday on the difficulties of the consummation of a RussoAmerican loan agreement, said that the loan might promote the use of uranium as an international currency instead of gofd. The correspondent said that it had beenUP - 100 words
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Article126 1945-12-27 1 LONDON, Dec. 25:— Britain's first peacetime Christmas for seven years really began last night and churches m many parts were crowded with people. The traditional "white Christmas" was lacking and the only place from which snow was reported was Fleetwood, In Lancashire. Elsewhere there was aReuter - 126 words
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Article92 1945-12-27 1 NUREMBERG, Dec. 25:— Twelve of the defendants at the war crimes trials here joined m a simple Christmas service m the bare stone cells of the city prison last night to hear the Christmas story, sing hymns, and to join m the Lord's prayer. Henry Gerecke,UP - 92 words
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Article64 1945-12-27 1 ROME, Dec. 25— The eternal city's Christmas eve peace was rudely shattered when a poison gas bomb exploded outside the Communist party headquarters during a party held by the directorate. It blasted doors and sent a scare through the crowd of last minute shoppers along the mainUP - 64 words
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Article81 1945-12-27 1 C hi f ley's Xmas With Troops SYDNEY, Dec. 25:— Mr. J B. Chifley, Prime Minister of Australia, arrived unannounced at Lac. on the north coast of New Guinea, today and ate his Christmas dinner seated between two privates at the Australian First Army mess. This was his first visitReuter - 81 words
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Article85 1945-12-27 1 Christmas Night In Bethlehem JERUSALEM, Dec. 25—Chr.stmas night m Bethlehem was cold, clear, and starlit but unmistakably oriental with a horizontally hanging half moon. An unbroken column ot army vehicles of all descriptions Termed a chain of lights extending all along between Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Their reflectors :l»uminated flies ofUP - 85 words
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Article354 1945-12-27 1 BATAVIA, Dec. 25.— Indonesian extremists who clashed with Indian troops evacuating a hospital m the Kramat suburb of Batavia during the week-end wounded five men when they sniped at British airborne troops conducting a search. The airborne men took 25 prisoners and captured arms andReuter - 354 words
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Article104 1945-12-27 1 LONDON, Dec. 23: The arrival here today of Dr. Juan Negrin, former Spanish Premier baa aroused much speculation. Negrin is not a member of the Spanish Republican Government In exile but he ha* been the centre of much political activity m Mexico City where the SpanishReuter - 104 words
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Advertisement7 1945-12-27 1 NEAVE= F N 0 YOUR SERVICE AGAIN^^7 words
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Article70 1945-12-27 2 LBAKDER S. PERKIRA, O. V. Mltju a. CJS.P. Ltd.. Re.vmm. n\:r- fully Informs his friends and relatives ol the death on 30th December, IM4 of his beloved brother-in-law, Mr. Lender S Perelra, Clerfc-in-Ctnirge of S.mpang Ktri BEtate. Batu Pahat. His sudden death Is deeply mount by his beloved70 words
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650 1945-12-27 2 The Straits Times Singapore, Thursday, Dec. 27, 1945 Food There are indications that Singapore's food problem Is at last being handled with determination. Although the improvements that have taken place so far have not bser such as to remove the hardship under.which the bulk of the population is living, the650 words
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Article, Illustration965 1945-12-27 2 THE KING'S MESSAGE "Nations Of The World Not Yet United" Broadcast From Sandringham On Christmas Day For six years I have .x&en at Christmas to the Empire at war. During all those years of sorrow and danger, of weariness and strife, you and I have been upheld by the dreamReuter - 965 words
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Letter61 1945-12-27 2 As a resident of "D" Division. I am v.ritlng to say that the rice ration for the first half of this month has just been distributed to consumer*. I do not know why there has been such a long delay, but I would point out that It has61 words
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Letter174 1945-12-27 2 We have heard many grumbles by Servicemen visiting the Shackle Club They grumble because they can only get Tea and Biscuits and an occasional randwich. Why should they grumble at these extras to their rations, and why should they expect more, knowing full well the position of the174 words
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Letter77 1945-12-27 2 It Is stated that there Is a surplus of rice In Indochina. It this la so, why cannot pome of the shipping, at present bringing m less urgent cargoes, be diverted to Indochina to import rice into Malaya. Although It Is lour months since peace was declared, no77 words
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Letter124 1945-12-27 2 Brigadier McKerron and his Chief of Staff recently admitted they were "surprised" to learn of the wages paid to firemen and others before they went on strike. No one else was surprised 1 Which goes to prove how much attention the higher-ups pay to the feelings of124 words
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Letter81 1945-12-27 2 The B.M.A. deserves thanks for making possible the repatriation of Indians. Priority, according to an official statement, will be given to women, children and elderly sick men. However, It is staggering to know that the fare for a deck passage has risen from 121 m 1941 to $54.81 words
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Letter165 1945-12-27 2 We have had spasmodic outbursts of complaints from ex-Pows stUl In Singapore. At the same time we react m your paper of eulogies pronounceu on RAPWI for the noble work done for the benefit of the distressed, however, we deplore the necessity that moves chaps like "Nobody's Baby165 words
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Article, Illustration24 1945-12-27 2 A typical rural teene at Harwell, Berk«hi r e. showing a *tna!l pony m an orchard with the Tillage eta arch m central background.24 words
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369 1945-12-27 2 A characteristic of real efficiency is its unob.rusiveness and perhaps that Is why so few people, even within the network of Supreme Allied Command, South -East Asia, realise the value of the work done by members of the three women's services, \n Headquarters Signals369 words
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Advertisement554 1945-12-27 2 A Marriage has been arranged between Major Eric Stephen Ainley, 8.A., R.A., elder son of Cap., and Mrs. E. Ain.ey of Blrkby, Hutlaerslleld, and Pamela Dorothy Venn, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Meadows cl Newton Road, Ipswich. SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED by Englkh lady with rmall chid rmall554 words
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Advertisement289 1945-12-27 2 TENDERS Traders will be received for th* apply at the fallowing articfea la <l Frbowi. Stegapare. for a >»erlad 6 nraths eosmsseacißg fra« W latiirsrf, 194 C:— 1 Rations for Prisoners per w. 52 fresh I-*' £T- Oliver Bj^r— dried Chi lies— dried Mutton Tamarind Vegetables (Kangkong, Coriander Bayam. or289 words
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400 1945-12-27 3 Round Up Of Bandits Along The Perak River SIX CIVILIANS BEATEN TO DEATH Hundreds of Indian infantrymen of the famous 25th Indian ("Ace of Spades") Division have been engaged m a major round-up of bandit gangs operating from bases along the lower reaches of the Perak river. The operation smacked400 words
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139 1945-12-27 3 Troops Guard Tan Tock Seng Hospital Indian troops are guarding the Tan Tock Seng Hospital while loral R A M.C. men, mostly Chines?, who were formerly attached to the Auxiliary Depot at Tanglin, are carrying on the v.ork normally performed by the hospital attendants. Apart from this, there was no139 words
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Article90 1945-12-27 3 In Singapore It Is an offence to sound an Instrument of warning, except for the express purpose of avoiding an accident m any road or area specified below, between the hours stated:— The Municipal area of Singapore between 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Collyer Quay,90 words
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Article356 1945-12-27 3 Tepong, paying $63 on the win tote In the fourth race, provided the only big upset at the Penang Turf Club's one day meeting on Saturday, Dec. 22. There was a big crowd. Results Race I—Horses,1 —Horses, Class 3, Div. 2—5 Fun Magic Star 11.0 (1) Capt.356 words
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264 1945-12-27 3 Xmas Celebrations— Merry And Sedate There were two sides to this year's Christmas celebrations. The first was that of servicemen who were noticeably present at all clubs, hotels and dance halls; the other was the quieter but no less enjoyably spent celebration by civilians. Christmas was ushered m this year264 words
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216 1945-12-27 3 Evacuations From Java DIRECT TO HOLLAND Arrangements have been completed m London for the loan of Dutch vessels, flying the British flag and operating m SEAC, to facilitate a large scale evacuation of ex-internees from Java to Holland direct. Major G. va -> Tienhoven, a representative of the Netherlands Repatriation216 words
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311 1945-12-27 3 Paglar Case Dates Fixed For Inquiry The preliminary Inquiries Into allegations of collaboration against several local citizens, including Dr c. J. Paglar and two women, have been fixed for hearing before Commissioner J. C Cobbett m the Special Court. Well-known physician, and formerly recognised by trie Japanese as the leader311 words
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Advertisement401 1945-12-27 3 SALE OF SCBAP 3 Large Marine type cylindrical boilers and 3 smaller boats boilers at H.M. Naval Base, Singapore are offered for sale by tender. The boilers may be viewed dally from 27th December, 1945 to 2nd January. 1S46 by ar «,ngem?nt with S. N. S. O., H.M Naval Base,401 words
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Advertisement273 1945-12-27 3 NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the partnership heretofore subsisting between Seah Tee Tee, Chiam Yong Chua and Tan Koon Yong carrying on business as Refrigerator Dealers and Repairers at No. 207 Orchard Road. Singapore, under the style or firm o( Chin Nglap it Company has been dissolved by mutual273 words
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441 1945-12-27 4 Dutch Ships Will Carry Imports— Van Mook LONDON, Dec. 25. Aneta yesterday reported from The Hague that the Netherlands East Indies Governor General, Dr. van Mook, said rice would be sent to Java to avert" the threatened famine. Dr. van Mook is reportedReuter; UP - 441 words
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51 1945-12-27 4 LUXEMBOURG, Dec. 24: In a simple soldier's grave side by side with thousands of American soldiers, Qen. George S. Patton, war-time Commander of the United States 3rd Army, was burled today with full military honours m the American military cemetery at Ham, near Luxembourg.Reuter - 51 words
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102 1945-12-27 4 They Saw Santa Clans Come By Parachute BATAVIA, Dec. 24.— Cheering Dutch refugee children m, Buitenxorg saw Father Christmas descend on them by parachute today. It was a dummy figure made by the 31st Transport Command Squadron and the Air Dispatch Section of the Royal Army Service Corps who gaveReuter - 102 words
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Article146 1945-12-27 4 Extremist Leader Is Killed BATAVIA, Dec. 24.— The death m righting near Bandoeng of the notorious "Hadji" of Oaroet, extremist leader In this area, has caused consternation among followers to whom he used to sell mascots to make them "invulnerable," the Netherlands news agency reported. They are now Inclined to146 words
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Article551 1945-12-27 4 VATICAN CITY, Dec. 24.— His Holiness the Pope, m a Christmas eve broadcast from the Vatican today, denounced totalitarir.nisrr as Incompatible with true and healthy democracy and said it had "reddened the earth with bloodshed, infected th? community of nations and caused continual menace of war." "TheReuter - 551 words
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Article213 1945-12-27 4 TRUMAN'S XMAS MESSAGE WASHINGTON, Dec. 24:—President Truman, speaking to the American people from the lawns of the Whit. House after lighting the community Christmas tree there tonight, said: "This Is a Christinas that the war-weary world has prayed for through the long and awful years. "With peace come Joy andReuter - 213 words
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Article102 1945-12-27 4 CHUNGKING, Dec. 24.— Gen. Marshall's meeting with President Chiang Kai-shek last Thursday was described by the Central Daily News, organ of the Government, as 'vitally significant." One of Gen. Marshall's first callers yesterday was Lieut.-Gen Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart, Prime Minister Attlee's special representative to President ChiangReuter - 102 words
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Article98 1945-12-27 4 SEAC HEADQUARTERS, Dec. 23. In the first formal presentation to war correspondents In South-east Asia Command Major-Gen Gracey, head of SACSEA Control Commission m Saigon, has handed Japanese swords to Michael MacDonagh of Reuters and G. Rumich of the Associated Press of America. Both correspondents sawReuter - 98 words
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Article58 1945-12-27 4 Straits Times Corr., Batu Pahat, Dec. 22^Pleading guilty to possession of fire-arms and ammunition, a 40-year-old Banjarees, Tahil bin Arshad was today sentenced to six months' rigorous imprisonment by Lieutenant J. M. Barkway, Presiding Officer, District Court, Batu Pahat. The case was the first of its kind58 words
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Advertisement205 1945-12-27 4 •SINGAPORE STAMP CLUB' A social meeting will be held In the Ta Tong Restaurant, Chulia Street, to-morrow 'Friday), *t 5.30 p.m. with the object of showing and discussing Occupation and Newly-issued Stamps, and Is open to would-be members. Old and Intending new members, please communicate with the undersigned. CHEW KBOW205 words
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