The Straits Times, 6 March 1946
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Title Section18 1946-03-06 1 The Straits Times FOUR PAGES MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— ESTABLISHED 1&45 SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1946 PRICE 19 CENTS18 words
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482 1946-03-06 1 Oil Concessions Military Facilities Sought LONDON, Mar. 5. Russia ha* Info rmed the Persian Premier, Ghavam Fultaneh, that Red Army troops will rem ain m Persia until the Persian Government grants five Soviet demands, includ ing oil concessions and recognition of the autonomous government mReuter; UP - 482 words
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Article78 1946-03-06 1 Syria Withdrawal Begins Mar. 11 LONDON. Mar. 4— The British and French military delega ions, meeting m Paiis, have agreed on a plan for the simultaneous withdrawal of British and French forces from Syria which w II star; on March 11. it is announced simultaneously from the Foreign Office mReuter - 78 words
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Article75 1946-03-06 1 CHUNGKING, Mar. 4 —Gen Chiang Kai Shek. addressing the Kuomintang's nlenary session today, urged full accentance and execution of the PCC decisions, "which signify our party senit of rcsDonsibility to the country and the people." He urged the Chinese leaders "to refrain from angry statementsUP - 75 words
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Article190 1946-03-06 1 BATAVIA, Mar. 4.—A speed-up m constitutional negotiations with the Dutch was hinted at by Sutan SJahrir, Indonesian "Premier." when he returned to Batavia today from Socrakarta on the conclusion of the Indonesian Na'ional Committee convention. He said he was now m a "n:ucti stronger position," accordingReuter - 190 words
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Article105 1946-03-06 1 Byrnes Denies Resignation Story WASHINGTON. Mar. 4 The United States Secretary of State. Mr. James Byrnes, branded as "absolutely false" today the report that he had expressed a desire to resign. He was referring to a Washington Evening Star dispatch saying Gen. Marshall was scheduled to replace him. The dispatchUP - 105 words
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Article90 1946-03-06 1 CAIRO, M.r. 4: Although Egypt's "day of mourning 1 for stud?nts killed m the recent nntiBritish riots m Cairo pass:d off without mc dent, there was serious trouble m Alexandria, where 17 were killed (including two British sodiers) and 299 iniured. The most serious incident occurredReuter - 90 words
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Article55 1946-03-06 1 CALCUITA, Mar. 4— The vast majority of Indian shops remained closed today m continuation of the "hartal," which is expected to last another fortnight. The hartal was called off on Saturday and a small proportion of the shops opened on Sunday but demonstrators visited the re-op?ned shops,Reuter - 55 words
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Article45 1946-03-06 1 NEW YORK. Mar. 4 Stacks were irregular in dull trading today as lack of demand brought losses running to over one. Steels, rails, motors and utilities lost fractions in most issues. Dow Jones averages: industrials, 188.46; rails. 61.98: utilities, 38.98; bonds. 109.18.— U.P.UP - 45 words
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52 1946-03-06 1 WASHINGTON, Mar. s— President Truman and Mr. Winston Churchill sped to Pulton, Missouri, today where Mr. Churchill will deliver one of the most important speeches of his career at 9.45 p.m. O.M.T. His speech Is expected to have an important bearing on the future of52 words
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Article51 1946-03-06 1 AUCKLAND, Mar. s— The Australian cricket tourists beat Auckland by an Innings and 180 runs In the first match m New Zealand here today. Auckland, following on after making only 138 m the first knock m reply to the Australians' 579, hit up 261 m tne second innings.Reuter - 51 words
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Article399 1946-03-06 1 M. Paasikivi. Finnish Prime Minister. ha.s assumed office as President of Finland in succession to Field Marshal Baron Carl Gu.-.tav Mannerheim. whese rpsipnation was announced earlier. Rcuter. =s Thirty people were killed and about 100 seriously injured when the Dehra Dun express collided with a goods trainReuter - 399 words
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509 1946-03-06 1 MOSCOW DIRECTED SPY OPERATIONS IN CANADA OTTAWA, Mar. 4. The Canadian Government announced toda> thai f our civil servants have communicated directly or indirectly secret and confidential information to representatives of the So viet Union m violation of the Official S«-rets Act of 1939. The interim report of the RoyalReuter - 509 words
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425 1946-03-06 1 LONDON. Mar. 4.- Opening a two-day debate in the House of Commons on Bri:ish defences, the Prime Minister, Mr. Clement Attlee, said it was aimed to reduce the strength of tho British forces by the end of the year to 1,100.000 men and women.Reuter; UP - 425 words
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Article80 1946-03-06 1 British Scient ist Arrested LONDON. M.i Ni>nn WU r nested wh c a the co'lege tod:.y :nd wi appear m court tomor ow on a cnargi ir-ri r t OfSr S< ere i Act. Dr. May is regarded authority on atomic rr was stated tonight. Dr May w. slurs lur80 words
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Article88 1946-03-06 1 SAN DIEGO, (CAi it-URNIAf. M 4.— A b)'ndf->? b temperature below freezing pun' impeded efforts today to nmt* i bodies from the American Alrlm*" plane en route from New Y.'^k lo 'Hi city, which crashed yest.>rl:i\ wtom fog shrouded a 6.000-foot nruntain, killing all 27 persons88 words
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Advertisement30 1946-03-06 1 n^FRASER NFAVE= SERVICE 1 VJS[ F* GIVE GENEROUSLY ri THE MALAYA WELFARE FUND DONATIONS TO.--MAJOR-GENERAL HCM£, PRESIDENT, MALAYA WELFARE FUND. H.Q., B.M.A. (M). KUALA LUMPUR. SPACE DONATED BY FRASER NEAVE.30 words
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Obituary28 1946-03-06 2 CIIATER at 1.8. G.H. Poona on 2nd March after a short illness Iran 1 C inter, tier rlv beloved hu;- band of Mary passed away peacefully, j28 words
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631 1946-03-06 2 The Straits Times Singapore, Wed., March 6, 1946. 'A Shabby Deal' There Is a distinct possibility I that the proposed changes in the constitution of Sarawak will lead to a major crisis in the British Parliament. By a curious anomaly, the Labour Government finds itself in a position of sponsoring631 words
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Article787 1946-03-06 2 Elizabeth Monroe - Elizabeth Monroe I By Now that the Soviets have decided to maintain tro >ps in "disturbed areas" of Persia, "pending; elucidation of the situition it is worth while asking: what Russia's intentions are in Per>ia. Rr sia, through promise of r ial reforms and cultural advancement, is penet-atin<787 words
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152 1946-03-06 2 Straits Times Corr: K.UANTAN, March 4— ln this mostly undeveloped but fertile State, which could wellr.i'h beOMM the granary of this country, the only, but lamentably futile, effort at propaganda by the B.M.A. towards self-sufficincy is in the shape of two small posers cooing "Grow152 words
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Article792 1946-03-06 2 Persia, or Iran, is in the news again. Let us look at this ancient country whirh is striving hard to keep abreast of modern trends. Her capital, Teheran, v a graceful city 01 tree-lined boulevards. It was ruthlessly rebuilt by the last Shah. Everywhere hangs v mixed792 words
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Letter602 1946-03-06 2 The Japanese scheme to "nipponise" Islam, Christianity and Buddhism, although not blueprinted, was recognisable. It was based on two processes: tl> preparation by investigation (2) slow disintegration. By the process of investigation, "Cultural Research Institutes," (purely academic research bodies) were set up in various centres m Malaya.602 words
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Advertisement698 1946-03-06 2 Filiations vacant WANted Chinese iTanslators. Apolv C.I D Rr»blnson Road. Spore. CHEMIST wanted; by a Dispensary In Ptnang. Apply stating terms St I Balrrx required Box 475. S.T. WANTED— Young energetic clerk/ Bccre'ary. Good prospects. Apply with refr: < nces. Room 152 Raines Hot»l between l to 2 p.m. \V698 words
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Advertisement102 1946-03-06 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED IN DKNMARK) have pleasure m announcing that they will w wstabKnh their otfices m Malaya as from the 6th of March 1^46. SINGAPORE 12. Raffles Quay, (entrance from Telegraph Street) Tel. 2507 KUALA LUMFUI 3. Clarke Street PENANG 3. Weld Quay SIME, DARBY 'T102 words
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324 1946-03-06 3 Vicar's Body Exhumed, Now Lying In State It is a March afternoon two years ago almost to the day; the scene. St. Joseph's Church, Singapore, where two worshippers are praying in a silent building. Suddenly the quiet is broken by the sound of a truck driving up. Jap soldiers jump324 words
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Article, Illustration44 1946-03-06 3 Information has been received by the Indian Information Office, Singapore, to the effect that Pandit Jaw aharlal Nehru, Indian Congress leader, will fly to Malaya on March 16. Arrangements for the trip have been made by the Government of India. PANDIT NEHRU44 words
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278 1946-03-06 3 How 34 Burmese children were i made to stand by while their parents were shot by a firing squad which then mowed down the children themselves was described m the Singapore War Crimes Court yesterday when a Japanese Major-General and four of his278 words
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61 1946-03-06 3 Army. Awards To SEAC Air Force Men Headquarters, Air Command, "outh East Asia, announce that the King has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in Air Command South East A-l.\ Distinguished Plying Orcti to ,*/Li J. W. S. Cla;k, W/O F. R. Poroe, W O O. R. Meredith,61 words
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Article119 1946-03-06 3 Old associates who had known him intimately during his many years spent in Malaya were pall-bearers at the funeral yesterday of Mr. Harry Hphick who died in the General Hospital on Monday following a long illness. Also present was deceased's stepdaughter Pam who came from119 words
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109 1946-03-06 3 Ex-B.M.A. Official Faces Nine Charges Straits Times Corr., PENANG Mar. 4.— Flight Lieui. J.B. Seagar, a former B.M.A. oC. lal attached to the H id Transport Department, Butterworth, pleaded not guUty before Lieut. Col. Bellamy In the Superior Court today to nine charges alleging acceptance of illegal gratification and engaging109 words
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354 1946-03-06 3 Congress Protests Against Union Plan Among those present were Lieut. Gen. Sir Frank Messerry, G.0.C.-in-C. Malaya, Brigadier A.T. Newboult, Deputy Chief Civil Affairs Office*, Malaya, Col. Widom, Senior Civil Affairs Officer, and the Suite n of Selangor. Replying to Dato Onn's speech the354 words
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Article156 1946-03-06 3 L.P. De Souza Sentenced To Death Louis de Souza, elderly Eurasian who became an infOraug to the K:mp::tai m Singapore during the enemy occupation, was sentenced to death by the British Officer Court yesterday. No recommendation to mercy was made. Asked if he had anything to say before sentence was156 words
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96 1946-03-06 3 Textiles May Be Imported From U.K. Licences for the import of cotton piece goods, woollens and worsteds in the piece, rayons and rayon mixtures, knitwear (cotton woollens and mixtures), and made-up goods, from the United Kingdom only will now be granted to individual importers. Licences will be unrestricted as to96 words
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Article47 1946-03-06 3 Mails Tor India and the United King- ciom dispatched by air from Penang on Feb. 14, were destroyed when the plane conveying them met with an accident at Calcutta. Correspondence from the whole of Malaya (except Johore and Singapore) was included in the.*e mails.47 words
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Article78 1946-03-06 3 The Chinese Athletic eleven will play two football matches this week, against an Army team at the Jalan Besar Stadium today and the BE.ME. al the Police Depot on Sunday. The C.A. team will be selected from the following: Pak Tong, Patrick Yee Chee Seng, Soon San, Hong78 words
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63 1946-03-06 3 Bail was opposed in a case in which a Chinese. Thio Sam It, claimed trial before Major D. P. Ree*. the presiding officer in the First District Court yesterday, to a charge that on Feb. 27. he "harboured an enemy subject, a Pirmjsan". an offence under63 words
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86 1946-03-06 3 Service Concert. At Union Jack Club This week's Service Concert v the Union Jack Club will be given by boys of the Cross Keys (2nd Dlv.). The show will start at 7.30 p.m. tomorrow and, according to an official of the Entertainment Section of the Club, fc open to all86 words
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Article61 1946-03-06 3 London University Examination Entries may be accepted In Malaya for the June examination* of the University of London. Entries will be accepted If they reach the office of the Director of Education. BMA.IM) H.Q., Kua'a Lumpur, on or before March 7. Fees, Including cost of cabling entries, are as follows:61 words
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234 1946-03-06 3 Straits Times Corr:, LONDON, March s— Criticizing the rubber and tin prices that have been fixed for Malaya, The Times declares that producers and also consumers are oecoming increasingly concerned at the lack of any positive indication that Government proposes to adopt234 words
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Advertisement201 1946-03-06 3 E2Vf!Snnr3F >^H JAPAN'S SECRET FOUCE lil& A^ %Wl STUNNED EjSnjJ&AASApS when Bjgg SECRETS ARE OUT! JAMES CAGNEY ]F-pipriljHHFF -pipriljHHF Says "Yes" and the fcyl Japs Say 'No." "No" (United Artiiti) %r2, -u- *"j JIM IS IN A BIG 'JAM'! BBBHTf!!!™." iPit-^N.! EVEN TANAKA, JAPAN'S Preceded By Newsreel "HITIFR" X PPRTiiRRPn201 words
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Advertisement539 1946-03-06 3 NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES The "ATREUB" expected to arrive at Singapore from London on or about 6tn March. Consignees of cargo shouli apply for delivery of their cargo to Messrs. ISLAY KERH CO. LTD. 11A. Collyer Quay. This vessel will discharge her cargo on wharf at the premises of the Singapore539 words
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Advertisement217 1946-03-06 3 PEN TROUBLE? JU so, a riew sac or llaphragm or packing may b* all that l- needed V. T. Lee undertake* all -epaiif guaranteed for two years 332. rtorth Bridge Road and 34 Chulla Street SINGAPORE TUBING CO. GeneraJ Con tract or Sanitary. Watei Si Electrirai Service* «80 Geylan« Road217 words
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Article318 1946-03-06 4 Powers' Hope Of Early Interim Govt. LONDON, Mar. 4.— Britain, France and the United States told Spain tonight in a joint statement that the abolition of the Falange and the disappearance of Franco are the first essentials if Spaniards want a "full and cordial association"Reuter - 318 words
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363 1946-03-06 4 Straits Times Corr: LONDON, Feb. 16.— Criticism of the treatment accorded to former internee? in Malaya by the au horities in Britain is made in a letter to "British Malaya," magazine of the Association of British Malaya, by Sir Jocelyn Lucas. M.P.. chairman of the Returned363 words
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Article225 1946-03-06 4 A letter which purpor.s to come from the Singapore Town Committee of the Malayan Communisi Party has been addressed to the Supreme Allied Commander and published m the Chinese Press. This letter complains of the action taken by the police authorities on the night of Feb. 14225 words
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Article93 1946-03-06 4 Straits Times Coir: PENANG, Mar. 5. Penang is so flooded with flour at present that householders are at a loss what to do with their rations. It is now being suggested that some arrangement should be made with bakeries whereby flour will be exchangeable for bread.93 words
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Article255 1946-03-06 4 Scout Movement Being Expanded The boy scout movement m Singapore, fmporarily thrown out of gear by the stagnation of the past four years, is gaining momentum and a most ambitious j scheme is envisaged to spread scouting activities to all school j and youth organizations m this country. Already, the255 words
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Article122 1946-03-06 4 Last September. Royal Marines landed at Port Dickson prepared to fight their way through any Jap opposition. Today, th" a^ault beaches of last September are the bathing beaches of the on.y I>.i i "p.!} m Malaya. Started by Liout. <S' J. R;idJer. R.N.V.R., the leave122 words
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382 1946-03-06 4 Reinstatement Act Does Not Apply In Malaya Btraits Times Corr: LONDON. Feb. 16— As your correspondent c. bied to you briefly today, a test c:s? Iec 1 :ed in London by an umpire under the Reinstatement in Civil Employment Act has resulted in a verdict that the Act does not382 words
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Advertisement381 1946-03-06 4 I, AW 3 it. i |> Everybody was a suspt.ct In ore- war Japan! R.K.O Radio's Sensational "BEHIND THE RISING SUN" A*' wantfd peace but Japin launched out for war Maritn— Tom Neal J. Carnl Nalsh Play Impressive Riles. 9 X V Great World j Nightly at 7 9> "INTERN381 words
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Advertisement333 1946-03-06 4 SALE BY TENDER. 1. With reference to tne Notici which appeared in these columns oi March 2nd and 4th regarding a Sail by Tender of 28 lots of s-.-ap at th( Army Base Salvage Depot. Balestie 1 Road. Singapore, the invitation to applj for tenders is now extended to anj333 words
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Advertisement85 1946-03-06 4 ENCHANTING HAWAIIAN MELODIES by Sol Hoopii's Hawaiian Serenadcn. M 217 Pua O'Kealoha Hawaiian Hula Song 1970 Aloha Beloved Ten Tiny Toes 1971 My little Grass Shack Kolo Pa— Slow Hula 2136 Hula Girl— one step Weave a Lei 2210 Under the Tropical Moon Midnight's near 2212 King Kamehameha The Lei85 words
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Advertisement320 1946-03-06 4 CATHAY last 5 mom today! 11 a.m. 2.15. 4.30. 7.00. 9.30 p.m. .pi f^fc* V/CKI BAUM'S Screaming 'nside 4nn story that thrilled millions! iffik HOTEL BERLIN FAYE EMERSON HELMUT DANTINE 1 QAQ RAYMOND MASSEY ANDREA KING A^QO OPENING TOMORROW DON AMECHE The heart-throb of Singapore's gentler sex...* The Idol of320 words
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Miscellaneous228 1946-03-06 4 TODAYS RADIO from Singapore RED NETWORK from noon to 2 p.m. and 630 to 11 p.m. on 22S metres from noon to t p.m. on 4.825 met/sec, in 61 metre band and from 745 to 9. 50 pm on 4*M mic tr 61 metre band Chinese noon to 1.15 pm.228 words
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