The Straits Times, 23 February 1946
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Title Section18 1946-02-23 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— ESTABLISHED 1845 FOUR PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1946. PRICE 10 CENTS18 words
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Article501 1946-02-23 1 Ratings Seize 25 Ships As Spitfires Circle Harbour BOMBAY, Feb. 22.— Gen. Sir Claude Auchinleck, Commander-in-Chief, India, has ordered Gen. Lockhart, C-in-C, Sout hern Command, to assume command of all forces m the Bombay area and charge d him with the task of restoring order501 words
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Article120 1946-02-23 1 'Absolutely untrue. We are fef.ing fed up with these stories." his. according to a cable from the Netherlands Press Agency, is the official British reaction at Batavia. to a statement by Alan Dower, correspondent of the "Melbourne Herald." In his statement Dower said British and Indian120 words
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Article65 1946-02-23 1 TOKIO. Feb. 22.— Japan's Empress today played her part m the new role of a democratically inclined sovereign which her husband assumed earlier this week. She visited the Baizeikai general welfare hospital and clinic inspected the wards and chatted with patients. In the maternity yard. theUP - 65 words
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Article238 1946-02-23 1 Sino-Soviet Treaty Details WASHINGTON. Feb. ?2— State Department officials today told United Press there are no commitments m the Yalta pact or the Chinese-Soviet treaty granting Russia any prior reparations or claims to Japanese investments m Manchuria. Their statement coincided with the publication of the :ull text by the State238 words
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360 1946-02-23 1 CAIRO, Feb. 21:— Fourteen Egyptians were killed and 120 Injured m riots which broke out here today, and which were reported to be subsiding at sunset. The disturbances culminated m a stern warning broadcast by Sidky Pasha, Egyptian Premier, that the Egyptian GovernmentReuter - 360 words
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765 1946-02-23 1 LONDON, Feb. 21:— The British Foreign Secretary, Mr. Ernest Bevin, disclosed m the House of Commons today that two months ago Britam offered to extend the life of the Anglo-Soviet Treaty by 30 years. Mr. Bevin said he told the Russian representatives m MoscowReuter - 765 words
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Article66 1946-02-23 1 BATAVIA, Feb. 21.— Sir Archibald Clark-Kerr, special British envoy to Java, flew to oourabaya, eastern port and the larges. city m Java, tor a short visit of inspection today, the Netherlands news agency reported. He will meet the sth Indian Division and return to BataviaReuter - 66 words
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Article64 1946-02-23 1 Straits Times Corr.. KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 22 General Ifagaki and his staff this afternoon surrendered) their swords to General Frank Messervy, GOC. Malaya Comrrmnd. In a brief but impressive ceremony at the Command HQ Ita?aki bowed humbly and handed his sword to General Messervy who64 words
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Article161 1946-02-23 1 OTTAWA, Feb. 21— Some diplomatic quarters here saw the Russian protest to the statements made concerning spying m Canada as a prelude to the severance of relations with Canada. In the broadcast the Russians said that the Canadian statement concerning the spying was made beforeReuter - 161 words
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Article187 1946-02-23 1 PARIS. Feb. 21— The terms of the Franco-Chinese agreement announced yesterday by the French Colonial Minister, M. Montet, are as follows, according to well-informed sources: (1) Renunciation by France of all extraterritorial rights m China; (2) France to grant China a free sector m Haiphong port;Reuter - 187 words
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Article94 1946-02-23 1 Representatives of India will sit on the "Fight the Famine" organisation with headquarters m Singapore the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Bevin, announced m the House of Commons. I.ori Killearn, Britain > former Ambassador m Cairo, is to be special commissioner. "I feel this famine can beReuter - 94 words
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Article82 1946-02-23 1 NEW YORK. Feb 22:— The Newsweek magazine today stated that Russian activity m the Middle East was being watched with concern by United States officials. The report added that the officials will not be surprised if the forthcoming report of the Anglo-American Palestine commission willUP - 82 words
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583 1946-02-23 2 The Straits Times Singapore, Saturday, Feb 23, 1946. The Local Man's Chance So many local problems have had to be shelved pending ths restoration of Civil Government that the incoming officials are likely to find themselves confronted with a formidable accumulation of suggestions and recommendations of considerable urgency. One that583 words
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Article97 1946-02-23 2 Any formei employees of the Bucrcssors of Moine Co-nte C>. I/d who wish to get In touch with Mr W. J W Warden, should write tc tb» follon-ing address—6. Paragon B!ackhrath London. S.E. 3. locally leaves ample room for considerable saving while at the same time giving the local97 words
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Letter167 1946-02-23 2 The Malays m Kelantan have risen m strong protest against the White Paper initiating the Malayan Union. When Maj-Gen Hone visited Kola Bahru on Feb. 1. some 3(5,000 Malays took part m a demonstration procession to express their feelings of resentment. It cannot be denied that Malays167 words
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Letter215 1946-02-23 2 Your paper is usually a Joy m the morning, but never so much sc as it was this morning (Feb 12). May I thank your correspondent Ex P. 8.1. A 18, and confirm all that he has written, for though I was not present at the215 words
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Letter179 1946-02-23 2 It is difficult not to appreciate the commendable restraint you have shown m discussing Mr. Nariman's misplaced and sweeping criticism of the B. M. A. in the editorial "Interference," which appeared m the Sunday Times of Feb. 17. It just occurs to me ask if some Singapore lawyer, for179 words
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Letter233 1946-02-23 2 In a most interesting article In the Straits Tirr of Feb. 11. Mr. Roland Braddell dealt with the much-discussed subject of the Malayan Union or, as he calls It, the Malayan Disunion. The writer has performed a singular service to the people of Malaya, especially the Malays. Mr.233 words
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Letter207 1946-02-23 2 Article »5> of the Treaty with Siam signed on Jan 1 1946. reads as follows: "The Siamese <> jv rnment agrees to accept liability with he addition of interest at appropriate percentage, m respect of payments m arrears for the service of loans and fcr payment of pensions207 words
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Letter173 1946-02-23 2 There has been a lot of talk about teachers recently, but unfortunately the authorities hay« paid very little or no attention to the matter. When approached by the teachers themselves regarding an increase m their pay, or an allowance, to meet the present high cost of living, the authorities173 words
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Letter42 1946-02-23 2 Your editorial "Plight of Teachers" has the support of not only the teachers themselves but also of parents, and I daresay of every cit ?en m the Colony. The authorities, however, seem to be blind to the facts— Citizen.42 words
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Letter421 1946-02-23 2 I heartily agree with your correspondent "Vive Singapore" regarding the General Laoour Union ol all nationalities and the General Strike The General Labour Union d"es not. represent the peoples of Malaya and none of its branches m Singapore or anywhere m Malaya has a right to intimidate tne Government.421 words
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Letter152 1946-02-23 2 I was very pleased to see from the articles by the lat* Hugh Fraser and Harry Miller m the Straits Times of Feb. 15 that the records of the Changi Guardian have survived I look back with pleasure on the activities of the Guardian until it was suppressed152 words
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Article73 1946-02-23 2 It strikes me that most strikers da not know what political strike* really signify Here is an explanation from A. D. Losovsky's official text-book for communists: "The prelude to armed insnrructton is the general strike. Prelude to the general strike are waves of I partial strike*. Strikes— that k73 words
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Article439 1946-02-23 2 TheyCa used Ha voc Behind Jap Lines A special service unit, known as "D Force, operated behind the Jap lines m Burma for two years. fooLng the enemy with mock battles and upsetting his morale with jitter and infiltration tactics. Usin.3 metnods evolved on ihc Western Desert for fooling the439 words
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Article52 1946-02-23 2 Major- c i: If, C. until I r Ui't.t.n sj ■pell i Vehtefc Officp. has i) i r.pp teted to eonunand the British frtp uiilch Japaiio niv i m Siam. H-^ repace; M;ij. Gin. baa C.8.. DSO. raounoodcr of t Vpl, tk Ih\ i :i'lv APied52 words
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Article, Illustration62 1946-02-23 2 A roaference wm recently hrlj m KaiK.ion bt-l.vt-rn riinmai.ju, if British fone* In Birma aad Japanese commaiuicn. the purpose of this strange conference beln« to ascertain the fruits of en-tain ln-tlr* emPloyed by the British In the Burma rampafjrn. Picture jives a feneral view of the ronfrrrnre room. In front62 words
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Advertisement274 1946-02-23 2 NOTICE. The undernoted clvilt-xi lirliUts have now ix-i released by uu I portatlon Directorate. Claimants for ownership should iPPIv to the king's lluiin Mi Fullerton Building, producing dor umt ntary ew. Claims will be received up to Noon. £atu-ua\ alant lrir.i i<v»fi After which un^laimel crnft will be dlspor-d i274 words
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553 1946-02-23 3 Chinese And Indian Merchants Protest Merchants and traders m Penang are extremely perturbed at the imposition of taxes, since Jan. 1 this year, which would have an adverse effect on their trade with the neighbouring countries, and they submit that if the553 words
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Article45 1946-02-23 3 Iv response to an appeal by the B.M A. Johore. the Malay Association, Segamat, staged a three-night concert, and a net collection of $7M wa, taken for relief purposes. The Segamat Malay Women's Asso- elation con'ributed $112 from the ca!e of flowers.45 words
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Article, Illustration87 1946-02-23 3 One of his first Jobs he will carry ou* will be to approach the authorities regarding the re. urn of overseas Chinese now in China who wish to come back quickly and resume their former businesses, Dr. Wu Paak-shing, who arrived here yes:erday by air87 words
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Article95 1946-02-23 3 The Lord Commissioners of the Admiralty have reviewed the case of Lieut. James Hulme. R.N.V.R., who was sentenced to nine months' imprisonment for theft, and dismissed from service by a naval court martial in Singapore in December 1945. Their lordships decided they could not agree with the findings95 words
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Article117 1946-02-23 3 Urginf the expansion of the Singaj pore Ratepayers' Association. Mr. Tan Ch;n Tuan, newly eiected President. declared, at a meeting yesterday, that membership '.a not restricted to landlords only. He said that the rules of the Association provide for the admission of persons who pay rates, even If117 words
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Article36 1946-02-23 3 Old boys of the Christian Brothers' Schools In Singapore are holding their first general meeting since the liberation of Malaya at St. Joseph's Institution on March 13 to revive the Old Boys' Association.36 words
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Article63 1946-02-23 3 Straits Times Corr: PENANG, Feb. 22. Owing to an epidemic which has broken out among Perak horses, seven Ipoh candidates, which arrived yesterday, has now been placed under quarantine and will not race tomorrow on orders or the B.M A. veterinary surgeon It Is understood63 words
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Article304 1946-02-23 3 Although there is no epidemic at present, the possibility of an epidemic of infantile paralysis (anterior poliomyelitis) in Singapore exists, the Straits Times understands. The medical authorities have the situation well in hand. Up to yestsrday evening, 81 civil cases have been reported. There are304 words
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Article107 1946-02-23 3 Prize winners in the examinaj tion held in Singapore in 1941 I for the City and Guilds of i London Institute wer c announced I yesterday. Prize winners should call at the Singapore Education Office, where full results of successful candidates are obtainable. The extra prize of107 words
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Article61 1946-02-23 3 Straits Times Corr: PENANG Feb. 22.— Two thousand tons of explosives in Penang mostly left by the Japanese in caves are now being cleared by Army, Navy and Air Force personnel. Another four thousand tons of bombs in Butterw or th arc also being disposed of. It Is61 words
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179 1946-02-23 3 Jap M.P. Methods Beatings After Half-Hour Of 'Kindness' Further evidence of the Kempehai's "kindness" system of getting information was given at yesterday's Singapore War Crimes trial. Oxley Rise investigator oft. Matsumoto, one of the five Kcmpei men charged with torture of three Chinese youths, said he used the "mental leading179 words
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Advertisement462 1946-02-23 3 THE SINGAPORE BRANCH OF THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA LIMITED >ins received a telegram from their Head Cfflce In Lorn.on advising that the Board of Directors have de•lared a second Interim dividend of •gain 3 r Less Tax. No further dividend will be paid lr respect of the year 1945.462 words
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Advertisement457 1946-02-23 3 THE SINGAPORE CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE All registered Chinese societies are invited to participate In a Reception which is to be held at this chamber's j premises on February 28, 1946, at 2 p.m. In honour of Dr. Wu, the Consul-General for China, who has Just arrived m Singapore to457 words
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1590 1946-02-23 4 A total of 1,470 prisoners died m the Outram Road Gaol (civilian) during the time of the Japanese occupation. Of this number 141 were executed. The rest :licd of 'other causes." Of those who died the majority were Chinese. We publish today a1,590 words
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Article, Illustration117 1946-02-23 4 The wedding took place at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd yesterday of Lieut. Matthew Durcan. R.N.V.R. and Sister Bridget MacGuire, of Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing S vie?. The groom is the son ot Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Durcan, of london. and the bride, the daughter of117 words
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Article105 1946-02-23 4 St. Andrews: 7. 8. 10, 11.15. 5.30; St. Peters: 7 30. 10.30, 7.30; Garrison 8. 6 30; Christ Church: 7.30. 8. 1030, 5; St. Hilda's: 8. 530; Good Shepherd: 6.15. 7. 8, 10. 5; Salvation Army: 10, 3, 4: Red Shield 7. Christian Science Society: 3.30. >.I :hodists:105 words
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Article194 1946-02-23 4 Handicaps for the one-day February meeting of the Penang Turf Club today are as follows: Race 1. Horses Class 3, Div. 2—6 Furs: Avant Tout 10.00, Robelus 9.08, I Cornsheaf 8.10, Rumination 8.08, Phariol 8.00, New Cello 7.06. Race 2. Horses Classes 1 2, Div. 2—2 si Furs:194 words
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Miscellaneous234 1946-02-23 4 TODAYS RADIO From Singapore RED NETWORK on S2S metres and 61 metres from noon to t p.m. and 6.39 p.m. to 11 p.m. Chines* noon to 1.15 pjn (news in Hokklen at 1 p.m.; In Cantonese at l 10 p.m.). and from 7 p.m. to 9 pjn. (news in Cantonese234 words
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