The Straits Times, 29 December 1945
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Title Section19 1945-12-29 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEffSFAPER-ESTAb USHED 1845 TOUR PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, -m 5 PRICE TO CIiNTS.19 words
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874 1945-12-29 1 Full Details Of Moscow Big Three Agreement Allied Council's Functions LONDON, Dec. 28.— The establishment of a United Nations Commission for the control of atomic energy and a reorganisation of the present system of control of Japan by the establishment of a Far EasternReuter - 874 words
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Article256 1945-12-29 1 SOVIET GETS EQUAL SAY IN JAPAN WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.— The first reaction to the Big Three announcement of the Far Eastern Commission and the Allied Council for Japan was that Russia succeeded completely in obtaining an equal voice in the concrol of Japan, which she had been reported to beUP - 256 words
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Article67 1945-12-29 1 MacArthur Will Not Attend Tokio, Dec. 28:— Allied headquarters officials today expressed the belief that Gen. Mac Arthur may appoint a personal representative to sit in at meetings of the Allied Control Council proposed by the Big Three because of his army duties. One headquarters representative said that the biggestUP - 67 words
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315 1945-12-29 1 Reporting the exchange of views m Moscow between the three fort.gn secretaries on China, the communique said: "They were In agreement as to the need for a unified and democratic China under the National Government, for broad participation by democratic elements m all315 words
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Article151 1945-12-29 1 LONDON TALKS ON JOINT ACTION? LONDON, Dec. 27— The first talks in a three-day conference on Indonesia called by the British Prime Minister, Mr. C. R. Attlee, ended today. They were attended by Dr. Schermerhorm, Dutch premier, Dr. Hubertus van Mook, Netherlands East Indies Lieutenant Governor-General, the British Minister of151 words
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61 1945-12-29 1 29 Nations Sign Bretton Woods Agreements WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.—Twen-ty-nine nations have signed the Bretton Woods agreements for an $8,800,000,000 international currency stabilization fund and a $9,100,000,000 reconverjl m .ina rehabilitation loan bank and the Under-Secretary of State, Dean Acheson, has announced that tiic agreements are in full force. Russia isUP - 61 words
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Article64 1945-12-29 1 NEW YORK, Dec. 27.— Activity In liquor shares and merchandising featured an otherwise irregularly low<" market on Wail Street today. Trading was only moderately active. Pivotal groups were generally soft, particularly rails. Utilities had a small loss average. Sales were 1,320,000. Dow Jones Averages: Industries 192.31 down .45:64 words
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Article28 1945-12-29 1 PEIPINO, Dec. 28.— Wang Kehmin, twice president of the puppet North China Political Council, has died In a Pelplng prison, it was announced here yesterday. U.P.UP - 28 words
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Article67 1945-12-29 1 MANILA, Dec. 28.— Vice- Admiral George D. Murray, commander of thf Marlanna Islands, is now m Manila for a conference with Vice-Admiral J. L. Kauffman. commander of the Philippines Sea Frontier. Admiral Murray was once skipper of U.S. Enterprise. During the latter part of the war he was67 words
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Article31 1945-12-29 1 SHANGHAI, Dec. 27. —The Enoshima Mara sailed from Shanghai for Japan yesterday afternoon carrying Japanese civilians, including women and children and workers at the Japanese naval base here.— U.P.UP - 31 words
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Article40 1945-12-29 1 Barbey 's New Post WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.— 1t was announced yesterday that Admiral Daniel Barbey, who was commander of the U.S. Seventh Fleet stationed In China, has been assigned to command all naval and amphibious forces In thd Atlantic— U.P.UP - 40 words
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Article388 1945-12-29 1 BATAVIA, Dec. 27.— The Allied Commander-in-Chief m the N.E.1., Lieut-Gen. Sir Philip Christison, today personally called on the Republican "Premier," Sutan Sjahrir, and the Information Minister to appeal for co-operation. The "cabinet" met later to consider the proposals. Sjahrir said at a press conference laterReuter; UP - 388 words
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Article148 1945-12-29 1 "Anti-Soviet Campaign By Turks" —Moscow LONDON, Dec. 28.— Radio Moscow reported last night that tha newspaper Red Star had charged that the "recent scandalous Fascist demonstrat ons In Istanbul were part of a campaign against the Soviet Union." Public threats against Russia appear in Turkish newspapers, the Red Star continued,UP - 148 words
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Advertisement142 1945-12-29 1 M Wishing all our Patrons and Friends a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Celebrate Joyously! Entertain Sumptuously!*. This year, more than ever, you should not miss the opportunity to Celebrate...,it's a VICTORY For an ideal spot to entertain your friends or be entertained..., Come to TA TONG RESTAURANT BA* The142 words
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Article43 1945-12-29 2 Mr. Yeo Joo Song and family of the late Madam Goh Ah Yee. wifi of the iflte Mr. Teo leek Kuay, beg n tender their heartfelt thanks to all friends nnd relatives for their night visits, wreaths and attendance at *M tuncval.43 words
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748 1945-12-29 2 Singapore, Saturday, Dec. 29, 1945 Reparations President Truman's personal representative who has been to Japan "to study Japan* ability to pay reparations," believes that Japan could pay immediately the equivalent of "several billion dollars" by forfeiture of Investments m other Eastern countries, but he warned against any expectation of long-term748 words
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Article, Illustration1316 1945-12-29 2 Scrutator By Communism's Hold On Latin Politics I On the chessboard of Europe the two chief Latin countries, France and Italy, have still great potential importance. Each of them, owing to defeat in war, has fallen temporarily out of the ranks of the Great Powers. But they1,316 words
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Article687 1945-12-29 2 A Rejoinder May I be permitted to reply to the 'complaints' by the "Boys of RNAS, Sembawang," which you published on Dec. 20 To those less-selflsh and lessunthinking servicemen who are British and proud of things British, the present "fashionable" tendency in some quarters to slang at lib687 words
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Advertisement616 1945-12-29 2 Ong-Cheong. The engagement Is announced -between Ong Seng Leong, eldest son of Madam Chua Tin Poh and late Mr. Ong Tiang Hee to Miss Cheang Kirn Neo, eldest daughter of Madam Oon Tuan Seok and late Mr. Chcong Chee Koon. The marriage of Mr. Seah Eng Tong, nnly son of616 words
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Advertisement480 1945-12-29 2 ORIENTAL GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Incorporated In India, 1874. h. Q Bombay. Commenced transacting business In Malaya tn 1938 Tc the Pcllcyholders of the Company or their Heirs. We are most anxious to get Into touch with all our Policy lv. lJcrs Ualaya or their t.eirs FIRSTLY because480 words
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288 1945-12-29 3 Planters And Miners Arrive In Singapore A TRAGICOMEDY OF ACCOMMODATION After 3'/-> years of Sime Road, 14 returning exinternees from Colombo nearly had to return to the old huts because Rapwi cannot help them further and the B.M.A. had nothing better to offer. One look at the'r former prison and288 words
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Article270 1945-12-29 3 (From Our Own Corresoondent) IPOH, Dec. 28.— Ipoh's first peacetime race meeting held on Boxing Day was honoured by the presence of Lt. -General Sir Miles Dempsey, C.-ln-C, ALFSEA, Lt. -General Sir Frank Messervy, G.O.C. Malaya and Brigadier N. H. P. Tapp. There was brilliant sunshine unusual270 words
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Article208 1945-12-29 3 Weights for the first- day of the Selangor Races on Jan. 1 are: Horses, Class 1, Div. 1, 5 furs.:— Lady Limarch 10.00, Goat's Skin 9.12, Remembrance 9.00, Coolcourt 8.10, Calamint 8.05, Favourite 7.11. Mr. Chips 7.08, Turn Over 7.08. Horses, Class 1, Div. 2, 5 furs.:208 words
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Article185 1945-12-29 3 Serious Assaults By Sailors Three sailors, apparently under the influence of liqour, a; 10.30 o'clock on Thursday night, broke w ndow panes In the premises of the Sin Chew Jit Poh in Robinson Road, and then forced their way into the building. They then weni on to the first flcor,185 words
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255 1945-12-29 3 Dear China Foods FIRST SHIPMENT DISAPPOINTS While another five delegates from the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce left by air for Hons Kong and other parts of China this week to ascertain how exports of foodstuffs to Malaya can be speeded up, the first shipment of Chinese medicines and Chinese255 words
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Article127 1945-12-29 3 St. Andrew's: 7 a.m.. 8 a.m., 10.30 a.m.. 11.15 a.m., 5.30 p.m. Monday. 11.45 p.m.: St. Peter's (next to Museum i: 7.30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10.33 a.m., 7.30 p.m.; Garrison: 8 a.m., 6.30 p.m., St. Hilda's: 8 a.m., 5.30 p.m.: Cr.rlst Church: 7.30 a.m. a.m. 5 p.m. Good127 words
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33 1945-12-29 3 Owing to the present transport difficulties, the Programme of Carols Christmas Music which was to be given at the Victora Memorial Hall this evening has been cancelled.33 words
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Article45 1945-12-29 3 Gifts and food, bought with a sum of *400 raised by friends of Mr C. A Davidson, pastor of the Indian Church of Seventh Day Adventlsts, have been distributed to about 500 poor patients and children In Tan Tock Seng Hospital.45 words
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269 1945-12-29 3 Rickshas And Buses Resume BUT UNREST CONTINUES The 24-hour token strike by Singapore's transport workers was called off early yesterday when public transport was resumed but 300 maintenance men and mechanics of the teleDbone office went on strike immediately the others resumed work. Thousands of people boarded omnibuses, trolley- buses,269 words
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Article238 1945-12-29 3 Accused In the first case of its kind to come before the Sepcial Court inquiring in.o allegations of collaboration, 20-year-old bespectacled Abdul Samad bin Haji Ismail, apprentice reporter before the war and for the last year of the Japanese occupat.on edi.or of the Jap-sponsored Malay language "Berita238 words
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Advertisement349 1945-12-29 3 NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES The s.s. •JUNECREST'" has srrived from Bari (Itay) and Aden and consignees of cargo should make application for delivery of their cargo to the Malayan Shipping Unit, Ocean Building, 2nd Floor, Collyer Quay. The "JUNECREST" will discharge her inward commercial cargo at the Singapore Harbour Board premises.349 words
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Advertisement353 1945-12-29 3 MALAYAN EXCHANGE BANKS ASSOCIATION. All Members of the above Association will be closed for business on Ist Jan. 1946, being New Year's Day. E. S. A. ROBINSON OF BRISTOL, ENGLAND, share In the rejoicing felt throughout the British Commonwealth of Nations that HBSratlon has come to Singapore and the Federated353 words
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Advertisement454 1945-12-29 3 RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT DANCE 9 00 p m. to 12.00 pm, Admission Charge: $100 to Non-Residents For Continental Atmosphere LUNCH, DINE DANCE at PRINCE'S open daily from 9 a.m. to 12 Milnijh!. ENSA GARRISON THEATRE NEW YEAR'S EVE Monday 31st. Dec. Opening Night LONDON BALLET Under artistic direction of Nat454 words
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Advertisement239 1945-12-29 3 BRITISH MILITARY ADMINISTRATION Notice To Soap Manufacturers Supplies of Caustic Soda will rhortly be arriving m Singapore. Firms engaged In the manufacture of soap should apply to the S.D.U.. Amber Building. Malacca Street, Singapore, from whom details of its availability may be obtained. Signed COL. R. M. WILLIAMS. 6.C.A.0. T.&I.239 words
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385 1945-12-29 4 Over Million Persons In 4 Months LONDON, Dec. 27. More than a million men and women had switched over from war work to producing civilian goods m Britain m the four months ending October, 1945, according to statistics published by the Ministry385 words
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180 1945-12-29 4 JERUSALEM, Dec. 27.— Seven bombs exploded tonight In the centre of Jerusalem. The Criminal Investigation Department's headquarters was attacked by bombs and the front of the building collapsed, leaving numbers of people trapped. There has been lnten~ **-^t shooting since t!v-» bombs went off. SirensReuter - 180 words
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Article258 1945-12-29 4 LONDON, Dec. 27.— A last minute hitch in the arrangements for the withdrawal of French and British troops from Syria as a preliminary to their final evacuation from the Levant caused French Ambassador Rene MassiRli to call at the British Foreign Office this morning ItReuter - 258 words
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Article53 1945-12-29 4 LONDON. Dec. 27— Under the banner "Conflicting Policies," Indian Affairs, semi-official orgnn of the India-Burma Assocfition published by the India Office, m discussing the India Congress Working Committee, expressed the belief that Mahatma Gandhi's non-violence policy is In ascendancy "as opposed to Pandit Nehru who has been preachingUP - 53 words
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Article73 1945-12-29 4 NEW DELHI, Dec. 28— The I'.s, headquarters of the India-Burma theatre here yesterday announced that "the United States Government have agreed to sell all United States Government surplus property in India to the Government of India." The agreement, signed on Dec. 24, was describedUP - 73 words
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106 1945-12-29 4 Moslems Celebrate Election Victory CALCUTTA, Dec. 28.— On e hundred thousand Moslems converged toward the centre of Calcutta yesterday along the city's main thoroughfares In a great demonstration celebrating their victory In the Central Assembly election and inaugurated their campaign for the provincial elections. Military and civilian traffic v:as completelyUP - 106 words
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Article47 1945-12-29 4 LONDON, Dec. 27.— Commenting upon the Central Assembly election m India, the BBC. stressed today that "the Moslem League won a majority of Moslem seats," and added that a "test of strength" lies m the provincial elections, quoting the opinion of Congress supporters here. U.P.UP - 47 words
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Article124 1945-12-29 4 Troops And Planes Attack Stronghold BAGHDAD, Dec. 27.— A court martial today passed the death sentence in their absence on Mulla Mustafa Albarazani, his brother Sheikh Ahmad Albarazani, and 33 of their followers, charged with rebellion against the Iraq Government. Mulla Mustafa, as head ofReuter - 124 words
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Article75 1945-12-29 4 London, Dec. 28.— Commenting upon the retirement of Maharaja Sir Joodha Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana, 13 years Prime Minister and virtual ruler of Nepal, the Evening Star yesterday stated that the present, Sir Shingha, Sir Joodha's nephew, was knighted during the war to mark Nepal's great "help toUP - 75 words
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Article282 1945-12-29 4 CHUNGKING, Dec. 28:— Chinese Nationalists and Communists yesterday resumed discussions after 40 days of deadlock giving impetus to the wave of optimism which had suffered a few setbacks here since the arrival of General of the Army George Marshall and the Communist delegation. The first282 words
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Article118 1945-12-29 4 U.S. Forces In Persia Leaving Baghdad, Dec. 27:— United States forces from Persia are scheduled to reach Iraq within the next few days in transit for Mediterranean ports. In accordance with the United States decision to evacuate United States troops from Persia by Jan. 1, the entire military personnel inReuter; UP - 118 words
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Article60 1945-12-29 4 LONDON, Dec. 27 —Secretary for India Lord Pethick Lawrence, it is understood authoritatively, will broadcast a personal message to the people of India from London at 4.15 p.m. Q.M.T. on New Year's day. It is believed that this Is the first occasion on which a Secretary ofReuter - 60 words
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Advertisement315 1945-12-29 4 NEW YEAR HOLIDAY Programmes at the CATHAY Where Everybody Goes 11 a.m. 2.00 4.15 7 9.30 p.m. OPENING TODAY DOROTHY LAMOUR m "MOON OVER BURMA" with ftIESTON FOSTER ROBERT PRESTON Your old favourites back once more with fun, frolic laughter. TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT M.G.Ms. Grand Musical "THE LAMBETH WALK" Starring315 words
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Advertisement28 1945-12-29 4 FAMOUS A. V. M. PRODUCT EAGLE BRAND Rubber Coagulating Acid -g|v ,7X0 AGU L ATI N A Sole Distributing Agents: CHIDA FRANCIS tic CO. 113-A, Cecil Street, Singapore.28 words
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Advertisement296 1945-12-29 4 GARRICK (GEYLANG) QUEENS. t;: nI. \NO Western System Today. 3.15, 6.30 tc 9.15. Tyrone Power m R.K.O. Radio's Hilarious Musical "MARK OF ZORKO" Comedy "THE NAVY STEPS OUT" Heart-Throbbing Actions, Thrills Tonight at Midnight nd Excitements. Alice Faye— Tony Martin m Tonight at Midnight "SALLY IRENE MARY" Errol Flynn m296 words
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