The Straits Times, 2 February 1946
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Title Section18 1946-02-02 1 The Straits Times FOUR PAGES MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— ESTABLISHED 1845 SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1946 PRICE 10 CENTS18 words
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365 1946-02-02 1 Appeal To Combined Food Board Suggested LONDON, Jan. 31.— Much public sympathy and concern has been aroused in London by the debate in the Indian Central Assembly disclosing the anxiety of the Government of India in regard to the food situation and also by PressReuter; UP - 365 words
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Article, Illustration30 1946-02-02 1 Rocket-firm? Mosquitos are im«n: the R.A.F. aircraft m use m Java to maintain peace and order. Photo shows armourers engaging m load practice on an airfield near Batavia.30 words
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Article111 1946-02-02 1 IRAQ UI CABINET RESIGNS BAGHDAD. Jan. 31— The Xraqui Cabinet resigned today. R tiring Prime Minister Hamdi ai Padiachi declined to give any reason for the resignation. It is believed a new Prime Minister will not be appointed until the return of the Regent who leaves tomorrow for Amman, Transjordan.Reuter - 111 words
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148 1946-02-02 1 Britain Gives World Secret Of Malaria Cure LONDON, jan. 31— Britain today released to the world the hitherto secret processess for the manufacture of Paludrine—antimaiaria drug discovered by British scientists of which the first was announced In November 1945. Announcing this Imperial Chemical Industries stated that paiudrine, though ten times148 words
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154 1946-02-02 1 TOKIO, Feb. I.— The Imperial i Household Department of the Finance Ministry authorises today began discussions concerning turning over the Imperial family's assets to the people's use. The Imperial family assets are valued at 1,500,000,000 yen. It was believed that Imperial estates and forest landsReuter - 154 words
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Article61 1946-02-02 1 BATAVIA, Feb. 1 —The Indonesian 'Premier' Sutan Sjahrir's trip to mid-Java has now been definitely fixed for early next week, entailing delay m the start of the DutchIndonesian negotiations. Sjahrir will preside over a two-day conference m midJava at which Republican ministers governors and "regents" from61 words
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123 1946-02-02 1 Field Marshal Montgomery Is New C.I.C.S. LONDON. Jan. 31 —Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery is to become Chief of the Imperial O«Mt»l Staff, it was announced tonight. Hi- wilt su< rrrd Field Marshal Lord Alanbrookr who. at the special request of the British Government, continued to serve after the mdReuter - 123 words
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Article92 1946-02-02 1 JERUSALEM, Jan. 31. A Palestine Government order issued today provides for the release from Athrit carnjj, near Haifa, of 910 Jewish illegal immigrants, including 93 children, who were captured aboard the' schooner Enzio Sercni oft Haifa on Jan. 18. They will leave the camp m batches beginninjReuter - 92 words
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233 1946-02-02 1 LONDON, Jan. 31.— Conse tish Parliament, which has r determined stage-by-stage resi ment's socialist measures, toni ment condemning the bill for 1 industry which will be discuss j rvative opposition m the Briiow embarked on a policy of stance to the Labour Governight gave noticeUP - 233 words
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Article155 1946-02-02 1 LONDON, Jan. 31— Moscow radio said today that 13 Germans, who were sentenced to death m Minsk, were hanged there publicly yesterday.— U.P. BATAVIA, Feb. I.— Lieut.-Gen. Sir Montague Stopford, new Allied Com-mander-in-Chief m Java, arrived here by air today. He takes over on Sunday from Lt-Gen.Reuter - 155 words
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Article37 1946-02-02 1 LEICESTER. Jan. 31-R A.F. planes have been searching m vain for one week for five R.A.F. officers whose plane disappeared while on a 75-mile flight from Leicester to the Yorkshire village of Melbourne.— Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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395 1946-02-02 1 CHUNGKING, Feb. I.— The People's Consultative Assembly on Thursday night unanimously adopted a democratic interim coalition government for China. Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek had earlier told the meeting that "peace and solidarity are the most pressing needs of the moment," and pledged that the reforms passed byUP - 395 words
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Article168 1946-02-02 1 BANGKOK. Jan. 31— King Ananda Mahidol of Siam this morning commanded popular Democratic ieader, Khuang Aphaiwong. to be Siam'.s new Premier. Khunng's nan:? was put before tho Kinu by the Speaker of the Hcuse alter yesterday' 3 debate m the National Assembly. This monvnw theReuter - 168 words
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118 1946-02-02 1 British View Of I Use Of Atomic Energy LONDON. Jan. 31.— The British Government hope that the use of atomic energy will be developed m co-operation rather than competition with other nations, declared Prime Minister Clement Attlee m the House of Commons today. It was their intention, he said thatReuter - 118 words
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133 1946-02-02 1 NEW DELHI. Jan. 31 —The Indian Legislative Assembly today carried, without division the All-India Congress Party's adjournment motion censuring the Government for "recruiting European officers to the Indian Civil Service and Indian police service permanently m view of the declared Intention of the Government toUP - 133 words
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Advertisement102 1946-02-02 1 [L^^^ s*^5 Let's check ihe l-v "Silk Hat" and We are proud of the fact that Murphy radios are recognized as the finest available. But, at the same time, we do not believe m "ballyhoolng"' our products with meaningless superlatives or exaggerations. MURPHY RADIOS have long held a well-merited reputation102 words
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690 1946-02-02 2 The Straits Times Spore, Saturday, Feb. 2, 1946. Stern Measures Law-abiding citizens throughout Malcya will be greatly relieved by the announcement that the Supreme Allied Commander has decided to take very stern measures to deal with armed bandits, who-e activities have now reached alarming proportions. Threats to inflict the death690 words
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Article38 1946-02-02 2 Mr. Chta Chye Llm of O.E.O. aged B4 died from acute sickness at 7 p.m. 301 h Jan. The funeral took place on the following day. Contractors are raising funds lor his dependants. Please Contact Malayan Plumbery.38 words
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2008 1946-02-02 2 Alexander Werth - FRANCE TODAY Few Changes In The Last Five-And-A-Half Years It was certainly a tremendous experience to go back to France. I was a little frightened to go back. I had known pre-war France for many year.-, and was extremely fond ol it; and my last memories of Paris were very2,008 words
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Letter661 1946-02-02 2 Making Us Safe From Democracy I want to thank you for your sane and well-balanced article >>n the general strike. This general strike was not for the good ot the masses, but unless the newspapers tell them the truth as you have done, the ignorant masses are at661 words
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Advertisement657 1946-02-02 2 SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED— A Lady typist. Eurasian or Chinese preferred. Reply to Box 313, B: raits Times. REALLY first class MltMMB with good connection* required by established importers. Only first dtti man need ■ppljr. Good terms. Box 302, S.T. WANTED: Stenographer, Ty: office of the Director of Education. Kuala Lumpur.657 words
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Advertisement79 1946-02-02 2 A Happy Prosperous Chinese New Year t r All Our Chinese Patrons. PQ I M P C O 280 284, Orchard Road, nliiUL O Phone 6512 Booh Now For Your Chinese New Year Party SAT. FEB. 2nd EXTENSION TO 2 A. M. SUN. FEB. 3RD ..1 A. M. An MISSION79 words
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1151 1946-02-02 3 First Singapore Trials Conclude The death penalty, terms of imprisonment ranging from 12 years to two years, and one acquittal were the findings of Singapore's first war crimes court at the trials which ended yesterday after 11 days hearing. AH the sentences are1,151 words
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Article203 1946-02-02 3 The most economical lunch m Singapore (which may also be provided for B MA. employees upcountry) \va s served to 600 B.M.A. employees working; m the Municipal building, at the official opening of the lunch canteen yesterday. Brigadier P. A. B. McKerron, BM.A. Singapore chief,203 words
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Article175 1946-02-02 3 Straits Times Corr. PENANG. Feb. 1 Ohk Huck Lim. a prominent lawyer and secretary of the Penam. Turf Ciub, Lim Swee Tin. a tin miner and merchant. Ong Eng Hock, a well-known Chinese businessman and A. M. Yusoff Izzudin. Malay leader under the Japanese regime, were among175 words
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Article483 1946-02-02 3 Stamping Out K.L's Crime Wave Working together to smash a minor crime wave of armed robbery m Kuala Lumpur, Army and RAF. Military Police have adopted Scotland Yard tactics to put the bandits behind bars. Instances of armed robbery have been on the increase m the city for weeks and483 words
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277 1946-02-02 3 Chinese boys mischievously lirinn crackers m the streets, Chinese women and men crowdin? tne shops ti last minute sheening expeditions, red clotn hanging from doorways of npwly-washed houses, and cele-brat'oi-s m the amusement parks la*t nitrht- T.:es? outside sijrns •.ol<i Singapore how277 words
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Advertisement176 1946-02-02 3 PS iPßiyifti^sw hea r ties t W&W*m\ IAI CHINESE NEW YEAR greetings to OUR PA TRONS THE JAPS' ZEROS 1 REDUCED TO ZERO! "Al5&-WAR OVER CHINA" From the Paces of Col ROBERT LEE SCOTT'S (Chief Pilot. -FLYING TIGERS) auto bio?rapliy "GOO IS MY O-PILOT" adapted for the screen By WARNER176 words
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Advertisement494 1946-02-02 3 RAFFLFS HOTEL TONIGHT DANCE •00 pm. 12 00 p m. Admission Charge: $100 to Nonßetidrnts QUEENS (GEYUN'G) Wishing All Our Chinese Patrons A Happy Nrw Year TODAY AXD TO-MORROW At 1100 am. And 300 pm Edward G. Robinson m 'TIIK LAST OANOfITKK" MOM's Dramatic Thunderbolt! F.rrd With Fla-shinß Thrills! A494 words
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645 1946-02-02 4 DEMOB, RATIONS AND CINEMA PRICES Questions were asked m the House of Commons on Jan. 31 about forces' rations m Singapore, prices of Singapore cinema seats, and the state of demobilisation of forces m the Far East, says a Reuter report m the services645 words
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Article124 1946-02-02 4 LONDON, Jan. 31: A petition urging that a commission should be set up to deal practically with the status of women throughout the world is to be leceived by Sir Ramaswami Mudaliar. President of the Social and Economic Comer the United Nations Organisation tomorrow. TheReuter - 124 words
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Article333 1946-02-02 4 Fur from giving advice only, the Citizens' Advice Bureau is a listing the people of Singapore m divers ways. From issuing rail permits for people proceeding upcountry to m rang inj f° r the reunion of people kept apart for the duration of ttu war—333 words
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Article62 1946-02-02 4 MATSUYAMA, SHIKOKI Jan. 31. Pending a complete investigation, the 24th Division authorities are holding a cache of 4,000,000 yen and silver ingots weighing 30,000 pounds, which intelligence officers unearthed on the small island of Shodoshima. Inhabitants of the island, answering questions by intelligence officers, revealed that twoUP - 62 words
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Article126 1946-02-02 4 B.O. A.C. Plane Due Sunday LONDON, Jan. 31.— A 8.0.AC. Sunderland flying-boat left Poole, Dorset, today to re-open the through route to Singapore discontinued when the Far Eastern base was surrendered m February 1942. Three services weekly will be operated irom Great Britain leaving Pcole flying-boat base on Tuesdays, ThursdaysReuter - 126 words
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Article179 1946-02-02 4 A Chinese, Beoh Cheow, who was shot more than three months ago, was produced before Major D P. Rees m the First District Court on Thursday and pleaded guilty to a charge of theft of a bag of cement belonging to the Forces. It was stated Beoh179 words
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478 1946-02-02 4 WASHINGTON, Jan. 31: -The odds were growing today against Congress complying with President Truman's request for swift ratifir-Uion of the United States credit of $3,750,000,000 to Brit»ln. The Presidents message, with j the text of the loan agreement, iocs for consideration to the478 words
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Article191 1946-02-02 4 (From Singapore) RED NETWORK nn 125 metres, 31 metres and 41 metre* from noon to p.m. and from 6.30 p m to 10 30 p.m. Chinese noon to 1.15 p.m (news In Hokkien at 1 p.m.; In Cantonese at l 10 p.m.). and from C3O pm to 9191 words
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