The Straits Times, 28 December 1945
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Title Section17 1945-12-28 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER-ESTABLISHED 1845. FOUR PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1945, PRICE 10 CENTS,17 words
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Article374 1945-12-28 1 Joint Communique Today: "Many Problems Settled" MOSCOW, Dec 27.- -The United States Secretary of State, Mr. James Byrnes, indicated at a press conference today that the conference of the Bi& Three Foreign Ministers m Moscow reached an "atomic agreement", which would be outlined m a communique toUP - 374 words
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Article109 1945-12-28 1 Agreement On Indo-China PARIS, Dec. 26.— Disagreement between Paris and Chungking about taking over the administration m northern Indo-China appears to hrve been amicably settled after three months' negotiations. French troops will shortly take over from Chinese armed forces In Tonkin and north Annam, it was learned m official circlesReuter - 109 words
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121 1945-12-28 1 London-Montreal Air Service Will Take 350 Weekly OTTAWA, Dec. 26.— 1t was disclosed here today that 350 passengers a week will be able to travel each way across the Atlantic on Trans-Canada Airlines and British Overseas Airways Corporation planes, according to a Canadian-British air agreement signed m Bermuda last week.121 words
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Article72 1945-12-28 1 New York. Doc. 26: Stocks today advanced fractions to more than two points during moderate trading, when nearly all issues extended Saturday's rise as trading resumed after the three-day boliday. General motor* hit 76 78 for B n.n- of 2 7 3. Sleels gained fractions to more ihnnUP - 72 words
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Article126 1945-12-28 1 NEW YORK, Dec. 27:— Dutch scientists have invented an artificial kidney which pumps toxic blood from the human body, purifies it and then puts it back, two Dutch physicians, Dr. J. L. Vershure and Dr. A. C. Lips, stated m New York. The two physicians were appointed byUP - 126 words
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186 1945-12-28 1 Crews Of U.S. Mercy Ships Criticised EVACUATIONS FROM JAVA LONDON, Dec. 27.— United States ships are now helping m the evacuation of internees from Java, according to Arthur Mathers, Dally Telegraph special correspondent In Batavla, who says the vessels Winchester Victory and Amherst Victory have already taken upwards of 5,000Reuter - 186 words
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Article83 1945-12-28 1 PANAMA, Dec. 23.— Hundreds of arrests have been made In various parts of the country following reports that supporters of Dr. Anulfo Arias, former Panama President, were fomenting a revolt to overthrow the Government. The Government has the situation completely under control and calm now prevails throughout theReuter - 83 words
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Article436 1945-12-28 1 LONDON, Dec. 26.— A conference between Britain, the United States and France on relations wi:h the Franco regime m Spain now only awaits a decision by the French Government on the time and place. The British and American replies to the recent French note suggestingReuter - 436 words
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Article108 1945-12-28 1 LIFE TERM FOR 'LITTLE GLASS EYE' YOKOHAMA, Dec. 27.— Tatsuo Tsuchlya, former Japanese prison guard known as "Uttle glass eye," was today sentenced to imprisonment and hard labour for life by an eight-man military commission which found him guilty of committing atrocities against Allied prisoners of war. As the commissionUP - 108 words
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217 1945-12-28 1 LONDON, Dec. 27:— A party of Dutch officials headed by Dr. Hubertus van Mook, Lieutenant Governor-General of the Netherlands East Indies, and Prime Minister Prof. Wlllem Schermhorn of the Netherlands, arrived yesterday m London for a conference with the British Prime Minister, Mr. C.Reuter; UP - 217 words
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Article227 1945-12-28 1 A warning of "more active measures to ensure law and order" m Java is contained m a statement issued by Lieut.Gen. Sir Philip Christison, Com mander of the Allied Forces m leaders. the N.E.1., to the Indonesian Gen. Christison's statement said "British troops are only In Java227 words
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Article156 1945-12-28 1 BATAVIA, Dec. 27:— Dr. Sutan Sjahrlr, "Prime Minister" of the Indonesian Republican Government, was yesterday held up, fired at and beaten m Batavla. Dr. Sjahrlr said later that he had asked the Military Police not to make a fuss about It. He said that after firing at156 words
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Article112 1945-12-28 1 BATAVIA, Dec. 27:— The first move to re-establish law and order m the Netherlands East Indies was made by Lieut. Gen. Christison this morning by placing a military cordon around Batavla. The object is stated to be to check the identity of all entering or leaving theReuter - 112 words
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Article37 1945-12-28 1 my troops will come Into the picture. I therefore call on Indonesian leaders to co-operate and make available, If possible, units of their peace preservation corps as I shall deem necessary, to co-operate undei my overall command."37 words
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Article45 1945-12-28 1 The one who had fired then got out and aimed directly at Dr. Sjahrir, but his revolver Jammed or was empty. A group of 15 Eurasians standIng nearby then prepared to fire, but a British patrol car drove up "md arrested them— Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article89 1945-12-28 1 CHICAGO. Dec. 27.— At least <60 persona died violently during tha Christmas holiday throughout the nation, including 245 m automobile accidents. It was reported here yesterday. This included 215 m shootings, suicides, falls, and other mishaps. The automobile toll was especially high m theReuter - 89 words
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Advertisement6 1945-12-28 1 NEAVE= =AT YOUR SERVICE AGAIN=^ 16 words
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Obituary25 1945-12-28 2 Leo Mr. Lee Choon Lock of Paterson, Simons Co. Ltd. at F-32, Henderson Road, on 25th Instant at the age of 53. Deeply regretted.25 words
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713 1945-12-28 2 The Straits Times Singapore, Friday, Dec. 28, 1945. The Strike Fever Singapore's labour troubles can nc longer be regarded as economic. Whatever may have been their origin, .it is abundantly clear that they have now assumed a political character. It is also clear that they are being directed with considerable713 words
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Article, Illustration1315 1945-12-28 2 An Air Observer - An Air Observer 1945 Saw Greatest Achievements By 1944 was the year when the Allied Air Forces m South East Asia, by achieving air superiority over the battlefield and demonstrating the possibilities of air lift and supply, showed how Burma could be won back; 1945 provided1,315 words
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240 1945-12-28 2 WASHINGTON, Dec. 25:— Th e New Zealand Prime Minister, Mr. Peter Fraser, said yesterday that big power conferences would be likely to lead to big power dictatorship—"^ antithesis of what we fought for." "During the war it was absolutely essential for representatives of theUP - 240 words
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Article223 1945-12-28 2 Exports From Indies PRE-WAR LEVEL BY NEXT JUNE BATA VIA, Dec. 25:— Dr. J. Evan Hoogtraten, Director of Economic Affairs m the Netherlands East Indies, said he expected that exports from Borneo, Celebes, Moluccas and the Lesser Sunda Islands will reach their •pre-war level by the middle of next year,UP - 223 words
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Article246 1945-12-28 2 LONDON, Dec. 26:— A shipment of 390 tons of silver which waj carried across England with th« greatest secrecy m four specially guarded trains is now locked m the Bank of England strong room destined for India, silver experts believed yesterday. The Dally Express states that silver246 words
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Advertisement677 1945-12-28 2 QUEK-CHUA. The engagement ot Mr. Quck Keng 6ua 2nd son of Mrs. Quck Mong Suan and the late Mr. Qurk Mong Suan to Miss Chua Mul I.unng 2nd daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chua Hock Chal Is announced on 2G-12-45. The engagement Is announced and the marriage will shortly take677 words
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Advertisement126 1945-12-28 2 THE UNITED INDIA LIFE ASSURANCE COY., LTD. (Incorporated m India 1906) Malayan Branch: 25, Java Street, K. L. Normal business has now been resumed and the company 1 prepared to serve the public of Malaya as before. Enquiries may be made In: Penang, P.W. Keiah Prom M. A Rahman. 43G,126 words
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Article569 1945-12-28 3 Demonstrators In Two Incidents Thousands of clerks, artiaen, and businessmen and women yesterday morningr traded to town from the outlying subuTb" The majority rose and breakfasted as usual, unaware that a paralysing strike of transport workers-affecting traction and Secured 7 W rickshaws and tricars-had been rlashe569 words
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Article114 1945-12-28 3 This notice was issued by the Department of Publicity and Printing yesterday: In the interests of food production, and to assist the people engaged m food cultivation, the B.M.A. has issued the following statement: In order to increase food production In Malaya, it is announced that114 words
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Article227 1945-12-28 3 A number of Chinese are now detained m prison against whom Information is sought concerning their alleged collaboration with the Japanese. Photographs of these persons can be seen at the War Crimes Investigation Office m the 'old Secretariat' building. If nothing to the detriment of227 words
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Article88 1945-12-28 3 Stocks of stamped stat onerv or order have not yet arrived but, In view of the high cost of envelopes on the local market at present, arrangements are being made to cancel the f tamps on pre-war stamped stationery on hand, affix B.M.A. stamps and retail88 words
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Article97 1945-12-28 3 Twenty-flve-year old F. G. Jones, member of a ship's crew, who stole a Jeep belonging to the R.A.F. wen; for a Joy-ride and collided with a Military lorry, was sentenced to six months' rigorous Imprisonment m the Fourth District Court. Accused stated he97 words
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Article57 1945-12-28 3 Tengku All, installed Sultan of Trengganu by the Japanese and later recognised by .the Siamese when Trengganu was ceded to Siam as a "present," has not been recognised by the British Administration. At the moment Trenpgann Is without a ruler. Tengku All's uncle, Tengku Peduka Raja,57 words
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Article57 1945-12-28 3 Control of Imports and exports In Singapore will be enforced frcm the beginning of January, when the Impoits and Exports (Emergency Powers'! Ordinance No. 2 of 1940 will be p.dminisiered. The Civil Government will administer th 3 po'^'s under th.s ordinance, as with others In57 words
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Article648 1945-12-28 3 The trials of several Japanese generals, listed among 1,101 'war criminals," will open m Singapore's impressive Supreme Court during January. Among them is MaJ. Gen. Animura, who was m charge of POW administration throughout Malaya and Siam. Brig. F.G.T. Davis, Depuiy Judge Advocate General, ALFSEA648 words
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Article373 1945-12-28 3 WAR CRIMINAL MAY HANG Seremban, Dec. 24.— The gruesome story of the sole survivor of a massacre was told In the Superior Court, Seremban, before Major W. A. Blalr-Kerr when Adam bin Mohamed YusofT, Dato Dagang, stood charged with aiding and abetting the Japanese m the murder373 words
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Article131 1945-12-28 3 accused of a collaboration charge caused death, the Superior Court may impose the death penalty, but Lt-Col. Charlesworth, Legal Adviser to the BMA, Singapore Division, said: "Several stages )f legal procedure have to be iiissed before an accused man reached this court. "The Commissioner, Mr. J. C. Cobbett, must first131 words
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Article583 1945-12-28 4 Military Group To Decide Bases, Forces WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.- -Diplomatic sources said yesterday that when the United Nations Organisation begin* to function regularly, one of the most important committees will be the military group which will plan world strategy. The group will decide what bases theUP - 583 words
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70 1945-12-28 4 MOSCOW, Dec. 27.— Russia had made plans for a long and costly war against Japan, according to a battle film shown British Foreign Minister Ernest Bevin and U.S. Secretary of State James F. Byrnes on Christinas eve. The picture followed Stalin's banquet for70 words
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365 1945-12-28 4 Threats On Mac Arthur TOKYO, Dec. 26.— The "plot" to assassinate General of the Army Douglas MacAfthur seems to have turned out to be a strange twist of Japanese philosophy. The announcement of the threats by an official spokesman seems to have arisen from remarksUP - 365 words
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136 1945-12-28 4 No ChungkingYenan Truce Talks Yet CHUNGKING, Dec. 27—Chinese Nationalist and Communist delegates are In close touch, although thus far formal negotiations have not yet been resumed since Nov. 17, Chinese Information Minister K. C. Wu said yesterday. Wu Insisted that the Communists did not offer the proposal for cease fire136 words
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Article160 1945-12-28 4 LONDON, Dec. 23:— Sir Miles Thomas, Vice Chairman of Nuffield organisation one of Britain's leading motor-car manufacturing concerns, who returned home today after flying nearly 14,000 miles In ten days, obtained over £1,200,000 worth of export trade for Britain m cars and trucks. I HeReuter - 160 words
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Article54 1945-12-28 4 .Manila. Dec. 27. The People's Court yesterday sentenced to death Claro Castillo who was convicted on charges of working as a Japanese spy. This is the first death sentence imposed for collaboration m the Ihllippines. Meanwhile, the Court sent triced Apolonia Carlos to life Imprisonment on theUP - 54 words
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Article467 1945-12-28 4 NO DAMAGE INFLICTED TIENTSIN, Dec. 26.— Later reports of the mortaring of a village near Anshan by United States Marines on Dec. 4 In retaliation for the shooting of two Marines showed that there was no harm Inflicted by the Incident, Major-Oen. Keller E. Rockey, Marine commander,UP - 467 words
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