The Straits Times, 1 March 1946
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Title Section18 1946-03-01 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— ESTABLISHED 1845. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1946 FOUR PAGES PRICE 10 CENTS.18 words
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Article866 1946-03-01 1 Former Malayan "High-ups" On "Clumsy" Handling (From Our Own Correspondent) LONDON, Feb. 28. I understand that at a meeting called by the Secretary of State for the Colonies following the recent protests here against the Malayan Union scheme, former "high-ups" m Malaya pointed out most866 words
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Article122 1946-03-01 1 I From Our London Correspondent LONDON, Feb. 28 —Announcing her engagement to an American colonel Col. Francis Tompkins, Leonora Margaret, Countess of Inchcape, 35-year old daughter of the Rajah p,nd Ranee of Sarawak, who was left £20,000 plus an annuity of £3,000 during her122 words
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Article30 1946-03-01 1 SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 25:—Manuel Ortiz retained hlj world bantamweight title when he knocked out Luis Castillo In the 13th round of a 15-round contest here tills evening.30 words
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Article283 1946-03-01 1 Full Break With Past On India LONDON, Feb. 27— The British Cabinet had agreed that whatever India wanted, complete independence or dominion status, she should have it with power to make her own constitution, said Dr. K. A. Hamled today In an interview quo:ir.g Sir Stafford Cripps, President of theReuter - 283 words
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Article342 1946-03-01 1 The Nuremberg War Crimes tribunal has rejected the request by the former German Foreign Minister, Ribbentrop, to call Mr. Winston Churchill as a witness m his defence. U.P. President Truman has appointed Major-Gen. John Hllldrlng as Assistant Secretary of State. Gen. HUldring has been one of theUP - 342 words
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551 1946-03-01 1 LONDON, Feb. 27.— Britain's target for the total value of exports m 1916 was £750,000,000, declared the Prime Minister, Mr. Clement Attlee, today during a debate m the House of Commons on Britain's economic position. This, he said, compared with the £258 ,000,000551 words
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Article199 1946-03-01 1 Governor's Car I s Stoned BOMBAY, Feb. 27.—Demonstrators were reported today to have thrown stones at the car m which Sir Bertrand Glancy, Governor of the Punjab, was driving to Government House m Lahore, smashing the windscreen. They are also said to have removed the Union Jack from the bonnet.Reuter - 199 words
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87 1946-03-01 1 Russians Pouring Troops Into Manchuria? MIKDEN. Feb. 28. Tlie Red Army appears to be preparing for a lon,' stay m Manchuria, cables Ul\ correspondtat Reynolds Packard Ano her 30,000 to 40.000 troops reialorcements rather than replacements are reported to have arrived by sea at Port Aithur to bolster the existing87 words
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Article54 1946-03-01 1 NEW YORK. fob. 27 -S. the New York market today advanced fractions to more than two points the second rise since Feb. 16. All sections of the list participated In the rise Dow Jones averages- Industrials, *****; up 2.86; rails, 62 0* up 151: utilities. 38.94, up .07;UP - 54 words
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Article53 1946-03-01 1 Powen Spain WASHINGTON, Feb 28— 1' threr«-r;ower declaration on Sp.u;\ couched m terms considerably, stronger than these of the Pnfidam communique but disclaiming any Intention of intervening m Spanish internal affairs Is forecast by authoritative sruircti m Washington as the result of the present negotiations between Britain, the United StatesReuter - 53 words
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76 1946-03-01 1 No Information On Soviets Quilling WASHINGTON. F. b :.8: I.ujTin Ala. Persian Amba.sad< r I l Washington, stated that then was no information availablj that Soviet troops *ere withdrawing from Persia or wer§ making withdrawal n.vparations. Questioned as to what action I might he t ken if the troops were76 words
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Advertisement32 1946-03-01 1 =FRASER NFAVE= AT YOUR JF f dS& II GIVE GENEROUSLY n THE MALAYA WELFARE FUND DONATIONS TO.--MAJOR-GENERAL HONE, PRESIDENT, MALAYA WELFARE FUND, H.Q., B.M.A. (M), KUALA LUMPUR. SPACE DONATED BY FRASER NEAVE.32 words
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929 1946-03-01 2 The Straits Times Singapore, Friday, March 1, 1946. For And Against Russia There is quite an epidemic of anonymous letter-writing m Malaya at the moment, and the Straits Times, as usual, is receiving a considerable share of the attentions of strange people who are so lacking m the courage of929 words
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Article40 1946-03-01 2 WILL THE INDIAN GENTLEMAN who called over at 17, South Canal Road, on Sunday. 10th Feb.. 1946 to see Mr. Lee regarding a motor car, kindly call over at 72-A, Chulia St., Top Floor, to see Mr. Lee again.40 words
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Article1361 1946-03-01 2 Production Lag Alarms Cabinet Our London Letter LONDON, Feb. 10.- -Most of this week I've spent as a spectator at the United Nations Security Council's debates an Greece and Indonesia It's been a fascinating as well as a sometimes terrifying experience to sit there day1,361 words
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Letter287 1946-03-01 2 I am not an Englishman, but I share the Englishman's feeling about his home being his castle. Not far from I live, a gang of Japanese PoWs are working, under Indian guards. The other mornn.g while I was absent from home, two Japanese entered my compeund and were287 words
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Letter50 1946-03-01 2 Members of Raffles Library used to have the pleasure of reading most of the English magazines and newspapers In the Library's reading room. We know that there are difficulties about obtaining these magazines and newspapers now, but cannot something be done to make a few available?— Book Worm.50 words
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Letter304 1946-03-01 2 Malaya is absorbing very rapidly the education and culture of the West. Unfortunately it Ls absorbing also many of its faults, e.g. the present discomfors of strikes, etc. This is, of course, inevitable end Is the aftermah of war. There ls. however, another feature that has impressed304 words
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Advertisement647 1946-03-01 2 SITUATIONS VACANT CHEMIST wanted; Ly a Dispensary In Penang. Apply stating terms Si salary required Box 475, S.T. ACCOUNTANT required by Oovt Dept. Must have recognlsea qualification. Salary $310 p.m. Box 467, S.T WANTED shorthand stenographer. Must be a Malay with rood knowledge of English and office routine, to be647 words
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Advertisement271 1946-03-01 2 BELL'S ASBESTOS ENGINEERING (S.S.) LTD. London and Slough Are reestablishing their Malaya Company and by the courtesy of Messrs Turquand, Youngs, Mcauliffe Co., they have temporary accommodation at No. 6-A, RAFFLES PLACE. Announcement!! COLONIAL BAGGAGE SERVICE, No. 54, The Arcade, Singapore. We, ex-stafl of the Mi Mr. O Waddell of271 words
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139 1946-03-01 3 Prisoners To Get Only 4 Oz. Of Rice Daily In view of the difficult food situation m South-East Asia, it has been decided to reduce further the ration of rice issued to Japanese surrendered personnel, says an announcement by SEAC Headquarters. The amount139 words
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166 1946-03-01 3 Chinese Govt. Concerned Over Massacres Tlie Chinese; Government 13 gravely concerned over reports of massacres or Chinese by Malays ever since t-ie Japanese surrender and has requested him to ;?ks the matter up s?riously with the local authorities, Dr. Wu Paak-shing, Chinese ConsulGeneral at Sin^a^orp, said y-s-terday a; a tea166 words
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Article221 1946-03-01 3 Mac Michael Reports On Mission Summariolnß impressions "I his tour through Malaya last year when he concluded formal agreeI ments with rulers of the various I States ceding full Jurisdiction to I Brita n. Sir Harold Ma^Michael stated he found the people of every race mixing amicably and confidently. and221 words
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445 1946-03-01 3 Fifty-seven-year-old Lieut. -General Fukuei Shimpei is, subject to confirmation, to suffer death by shooting. This verdict was reached m the Singapore War Crimes Court yesterday by Lt. Col. S. C. Silkin, 'assisted by Major S. F. Hodgens D.S.O. and Capt. R. J. Topping, m the445 words
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Article72 1946-03-01 3 Three brothers, S.L M. <4ninuddcen S.L.M. Sallehuddcen and SIM Mohamed Sharlff. who were a'.l"?-^ to havt been connected with an ant i- Allied spy and fPbotage oreanizatlon ir Singapore durlnt; th? Japanese occupation, were acquitted by the British OKcer Court presided ever by Wing Commander72 words
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Article, Illustration33 1946-03-01 3 Pholo shows Uie 30-foot lifeboat, with i a ..tliutcs attached, on landing: after it had been dropped by a Lancaster aircraft during an air-sea rescue practice off Sin^aoore on Wednesday.33 words
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Article127 1946-03-01 3 Cpl. B-fvinirton and Private* F!»trher. Gal- and Waters, the four PoW's who vrrte shot br the Japanese, and thr PeWs who had endured the horrors of the concentration at Srl-ranr. were paid a.inn '■.inn tribute In the Sin^anorr War Crim'-t Court veMerdav at the tonclu-^ion of127 words
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645 1946-03-01 3 "The effoet of war, which has resulted m the less of almost all i .he overseas investments of the I sterling ,\rea and, m addition, j large debts through the purchase j of munitions, etc., is that our foreign purchasing powerReuter - 645 words
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Advertisement306 1946-03-01 3 WEEKLY BRE*D RATIONS. Th» public are advised to register with the closest appointed Bread Retaller Shops (Coffee Shops', for their lb. per adult. They shnuld present ther Rice Card for regWntl n om KHENG KHE07/ F00 CHEOW COFFEE SHOPS ASSOCIATIONS NOTICE. PROHIBITED LANDINJ R I 'and Is a prohibited landing.306 words
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Advertisement536 1946-03-01 3 POLICE j TEL. 5222 SPOUTING RACEtORM tells yon race Oy IMf H r they lookea In the paddock how they went In the bettlna and how the> all ran. The Ideal contact for overseas «rrrt«man with racing tn England Weekly by Air Mall Pul oartlculam from RACEFORM 39 43. Intter«e»536 words
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Advertisement404 1946-03-01 3 I; unless (iUumes DAH SIN OPTICAL HOUSE 325 North Bridge X ■-< I S porr. Proprietor— F S D2INQ O D COMMERCIAL SIGNBOARD PAINTERS. No. 22. Arcnde. Ist Kloor. Telephone No. 20V.V MaaaaM Kwok Yoke WiniJ. NANG HWA PIANO Co. "Tuning "Repairing *Bi!v:ng and •Soiling Pianos at moderate prices 173404 words
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Article570 1946-03-01 4 "MINIMUM FORCE" IN JAVA— STOPFORD No Political Interests In The Country BATAVIA, Feb. 27. Indian troops were sent to Java because India "is the strongest and nearest partner m the United Nations to the East Indies," Lieut. -Gen. Sir Montagu Stopford, Commanding Land Forces m NEI, stated today. In aReuter - 570 words
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Article154 1946-03-01 4 BOMBAY. Feb. 27— A communique issued late yesterday by Advance HQ, Southern Command stated 396 men from Royal Indian Navy ships and shore establishments m Bombay have been removed to a camp ?0 miles from the city pending investigation into the recent mutiny. A London messageReuter - 154 words
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241 1946-03-01 4 Franco Stops Leave For Border Troops PARIS, Feb. 27.— The FrenchSpanish frontier has been closed, all leave for Spanish troops In the border area is reported to have been stopped and strong Spanish army reinforcements are said to be arriving at Spanish border posts. These sudden developments were reported fromReuter - 241 words
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Article61 1946-03-01 4 Straits Times, Corr: IPOH, Feb. 27.—Owing to unforeseen circumstances and the ban on travel for horses to Ipoh, it has become i necessary to curtail the March meeting to one day only. The races will take place on Saturday, March 16. Sweep tickets sold for the originally-advertised61 words
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Article79 1946-03-01 4 Some of the horrors that existed In Berlin before the capitulation and the atrocities of the infamous Gestapo are vividly portrayed m "Hotel Berlin," which opened at the Cathay yesterday. It Is one of the best pictures of Its type seen m Singapore m recent months. Peculiarly authentic79 words
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Article317 1946-03-01 4 Complainant Bound Over "In the opinion of the Court the attitude of the complainant throughout the whole distasteful incident has been provocaiive. The Court wishes to impress upon him that the machinery of the law is not a thing to be lightly invoked m the spirit of vindictiveness and I317 words
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Article85 1946-03-01 4 From a small beginning made at the opening of the Union Jack Club last Christmas Eve. the Sineapore Welsh Male Choir swelled to a power m local entertainment when they gave their first full concert at the TJ. J. Club under the direction of Mr J. E.85 words
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Article56 1946-03-01 4 Musical entertainment will be provided at the F.DS. Theatre (old Alexandra Theatre) m North Bridpe Road on March 2. at 8 p.m and nightly thereafter. "Eastern Varieties." the first musical extravaganza of the F.DS. (Army Welfare Service) will be presented with 16 Indian reputed artiste. Indian military personnel56 words
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Advertisement401 1946-03-01 4 Daily: 3—7—9 p.m Mickey Roonev's coming out! M.G.M.'s "LIFE BEGINS FOR ANDY HARDY" with Judy Garland Midnight (11.30) To-morrow -TIIK HORN BLOWS AT MIDNIGHT' (Jark Benny Alexis Smith) SKY Great /orld Nightly at 7 9> "ROSE OF THE RIO GRANDE" (Movita John Carro'.l) Midnißht (11. CO) To-morrow "MOONLIGHT IN HAWAII401 words
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Advertisement342 1946-03-01 4 THE PAMPHLET "Th- Entrepot Trade of Sineapore prepirrd by the Department nt Trade <fc Industry BMA. (M> har now bp°n published and Is available to the public through the usual bcok-srllrrs at 75 cents a copy. HAPPY TcniEht at 615 915 pm. Rowdi?ft A: Roaringest Riot of Fun Thrills by342 words
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Advertisement38 1946-03-01 4 Latest American Numount FUL-VUE RIMLESS GLASSES! We have now a full range of this newest type of mounting m stock. Don't delay to call for your selection. EVERBRIGHT OPTICAL CO. Qualified Opticians 19, Chulia Street, Spore. Telephone 4135.38 words
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Advertisement300 1946-03-01 4 ANARCHY ft^lj I CALLOUSNESS suspicion ■SSw||J|||^UCaS| stubborness CREED gjjjj I SELFISHNESS SUCH WAS THE NATION WHICH DREAMED OF WORLD DOMINATION "BEHIND THE RISING SUN" (RKO Radio's Sensational Expose •f JAPAN BEFORE THE WAR) Preceded By Pathe ISJewsreel. Fisher. Archbishop of Canterbury's Appeal for Pence Co-operation-Britain's Efforts To Re-capture World Export300 words
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Miscellaneous258 1946-03-01 4 TODAYS RADIO From Singapore RED NETWORK from noon to 2 p.m. and 6 30 to 11 p m. on 225 metres from noon to 1 p.m. on 4.825 mcs/sec. in 61 metre band and from 7 45 to 9.30 pro. on 4 78 msc/sro. In 61 metre band. Chinese noon258 words
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