The Straits Times, 25 March 1946
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Title Section18 1946-03-25 1 The Straits Times Malayan leading nkwspaper- established iB4S FOUR PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1946, PRICE 10 CENTS18 words
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Article588 1946-03-25 1 Gkavam's Hopes Of Early Settlement With Russia TEHERAN, Mar. 23.— The Persia n Premier, Ghavam Sultaneh, in a 30mmute exclusive interview with United Press today, said that the Soviet-Persian ute may be settled by direct negotia tions and that it was "not beyond theReuter - 588 words
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Article41 1946-03-25 1 Allege Albania Border Violation MOSCOW, Var 23.— Tas< in a iiispaUh tidaj fiom Tira'a i- i; I d f:,u- Albania l>:irdcr vobtlons hy (Irrek soldiers and mararehb s who trossed the fr >ntl*T 2"d unCil arms az-'irst the llbaalan peasants. IP41 words
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182 1946-03-25 1 China's Most Feared Man Said Killed CHUNGKING. Ma". 23.-Un-confirmed *r?pjrts here tcdry stated that Tai Li. head of iccre p ii'"\ p/sj k ''el in an nir cra^h. Radio contact with the plane was l^st when it v-.-s so mile; 'roti Chungking. A Govern mrnt sourc? slid there was reasonUP - 182 words
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Article109 1946-03-25 1 ATHEI-JS, 3.— Confidant of •""<••<•) the Ore k general elections at tho end of this month, the Pai la believed I) be planning an e:»:iy pieb'J.cHe on the return of Kin a A call to Grecl:s la^t WeJntaJuy bf the Dr::i :i Foreign Secretary, Mr.109 words
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Article32 1946-03-25 1 LAS CBUSS3, CNew Mfx'co), Mar. 24 The army i I yesterday that it would ihoot a German V-Two ro:-k"t 100 mlJes Into the seeking atmospheric and temperature32 words
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Article48 1946-03-25 1 A fire which started in the' l C^ t3r shaft of the Cathay building yesterday did considerable damage to the elevator machinery and put one shaft out of condition. The fire, which 1 started about 6 p.m., was got under control in half an hour I48 words
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106 1946-03-25 1 Reported Persian Rejection Of 3 Soviet Demands NEW YORK, Mkr. 23.— Raymond Gram Swing, one of America's best-informed radio broadcasters, says the chief Russian demand on Premier Ghayam in Moscow was that Persia should join Russia in forming an oil company, with the Russians holding 51 per cent of the106 words
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91 1946-03-25 1 Military Chiefs To Discuss Secret Memorandum NEW YORK. Mar 24-While the Security Council is meeting chiefs of staffs of the -Big Five" —the United States. Britain, Russia, China and France— will be studying a secret memorandum laying down the bas's for military action by the United Nations. This memorandum, which91 words
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101 1946-03-25 1 BERLIN, Mar. 23,-Masonry c "ashing by high wind frum j houses which had been damaged by wartime air raids killed at least eight people in Berlin today Masses of debris blocked pavements and in some places streets. A report from Hamburg sa v SReuter - 101 words
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Article430 1946-03-25 1 NE WS IN BRIEF Kenya is so short of potatoes that supplies are to be reserved tor children Bad hospitals. The shortage is due to droutat and blight. Reuter. Canibiit'^e University won the inter-varsity sports at Whl'.e City befoie 5,000 spectators by 05 points to 43. Wartime flghter-pilot Peter Cog-UP - 430 words
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Article177 1946-03-25 1 LONDON. Mar. 23" Britain's Food Minister, Sir Ben Smith, said today that President Truman's 39-i/Oint plan to reduce United States food consumption "will help the world situation." "The Americans are playing the tame,' he added 'and 1 think we shall get out of themUP - 177 words
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60 1946-03-25 1 Woman 29 Men Want To Be Atomized WASHINGTON, Mar 24. Thirty persons— including a parachute Jumper, a self-confess-ed alcoholic, several war veterans, and a woman— have volunteered to serve as human guinea pigs in the atom bomb tests on Bikini atoll, it was disclosed yesterday. The volunteers received letters thankingUP - 60 words
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Article34 1946-03-25 1 B ATA VIA, Mar. 23— Biklsh authorities told United Press today that the story of Russian submarines In Java waters was completely unfounded and they were investigating the source of Urn report.34 words
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372 1946-03-25 1 NEW DELHI. Mar. 24:— Ta'ks between the BriJsh Ca->;net mission, which has now arrived in New Delhi, and Indian leaders will cpen here t.xiay In an atmosphere of turpc increa>jii uy renewed ex-;:e.-.3i->ns of noodw'il by outstandinrj Indian spokesmen. Many Irdians consider these momentousReuter - 372 words
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Article60 1946-03-25 1 WELLINGTON. Mar. 23 -The Australian cricket tourists gained a com- I raanding lead In their match against Wellington mhen they carried their first innings to'al from 158 Tor four to 415 Lindsay Hashett ocmnbuted 114 i W«.Ungton. dismissed In ttu first In- I ningg for M. scoredReuter - 60 words
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Article235 1946-03-25 1 Third French Note On Franco PARIS. Mar. 23:-A t;i:rd j French note in diplomatic e\j changes between France on tie .one land a.:d Britain and the i United States on the other, rtih France urging that the quef»ti<a I of Gen. Franco's regime in 3p:iia be put before the VJO235 words
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Article38 1946-03-25 1 Russians To Quit Ma nchuria Soon The Chlrcse Government has received a note from tlie Sovi-t Government stating all Sovi t forces will be withdrawn from Manchuria by thp end of Aon;, it was announced in Chunsk'ntwn Reut?rReuter - 38 words
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Advertisement63 1946-03-25 1 I jCdrj? O ar^QS Oisne y <horo( Mbltv *h Truly amazin 6— this new s\ /^ftcTv^ J^ £&^~^^P~'~'J magic-with Donald. V^ *ir>±'^KL Qy /^^>^-' Jot and Panchito in riotous t-K v H *i -*p romantic escapades with tr~~/ JU f »-j v stunning real life senontas /l -Jj f*-r I63 words
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Article25 1946-03-25 2 Mr. Mrs. 8. Ahmad Mat tar wish to thank all relatives and friends for their valuable presents received on the occasion of their wedding.25 words
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Article29 1946-03-25 2 WILL anyone knowing the whereabouts of amah Ah Boon, last employed at Buklt Timah. kindly communicate with Mrs. Asmus, C/o Mr. L. Cresson, Singapore Rubber Works, frarir Panjang29 words
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860 1946-03-25 2 The Straits Times Singapore, Mon., March 25, 1946. Russia, Iran And Turkey Russia's dispute with Iran (Persia) which threatens to give rise to an acute crisis In the Security Council of the U.N.0., due to re-assemble in New York today, is not of recent origin. In a treaty was concluded860 words
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Article1033 1946-03-25 2 4 From j "7//f Times, London j i Immediate Steps Will Avert Food Shortages The famine threat hanging over India tends to make a confused political situation much gloomier. This article says beit-tightening is the main way to solve the problem. The drought in India has caus-1,033 words
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308 1946-03-25 2 NUREMBERG, IffcT. 23.— Former Reich Field Marshal Hermann Goerin? had the last wcrd at the Nuremberg War Crimes Tribunal today afte- facing more than a week of ercss-examlnation by the keenest brains of the Allied prosecuting teams. Before leaving the witness-box declaredReuter - 308 words
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Article131 1946-03-25 2 Times Corr: LONDON. Mar. 24. Owing to rapid re -conversion to peace-time production of American rubber manufacturing Industries, coupled with the unexpectedly severe shortage of natural rubber, the United States Government has been forced to re-start Industrial alcohol rubber production which was stopped because of its131 words
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Letter188 1946-03-25 2 The article by •'Malayan Citizen' in the Straits Tlm:s of March 14 should- be read narked, learned and inwardly digeved by everybody who is realiy ested In the future welfare and happiness of the various communities which make up the people of this country. It is full of188 words
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Letter114 1946-03-25 2 I happen to be one of the 180 odd members of the Special Technical Corps of th 3 R.A.F. who were interned by the Japs as prisoners of war for serving in H.M. Fon to. We were local lads who volunteered to do our bit t< r114 words
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Letter94 1946-03-25 2 'Were any representatives of the Tamilr- consulted?" I am beholden to Viscount Elibank for asking the above question In the House of Lords when the newj constitution of Malaya was de-1 bated on Dec. 19 last. In all discussions, both official and nonofficial, no reference has94 words
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Letter142 1946-03-25 2 Fr m what the Undersecretary of State for the Colonies said in he House of Common.s the < thrr day. he British Government i.s bent on Ihe Malayan Union in spite oi the pro est made by ihe people of the country. One of the n given142 words
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Letter106 1946-03-25 2 From a recent copy of the "Crov.n Colonist", it is rea:ly heartening to gather that among 'problems of tolonial development, none has received more attention than that of education. The proposal to establish a university in Malaya has b.?en In the air for quite a Ions time and106 words
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Letter50 1946-03-25 2 The purpose of the editorial Infla'ed Wages en Mar. 18 is, principally, to denounce the labourers' present cry for increased wage* as economically unsound. The labourers are not demanding wages which, according to your lights, must produce inflation if given, hut rather demanding subsis'once wage*.—C. L. Srhelkis. Singapore.50 words
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Letter65 1946-03-25 2 Government controlled prices of cigarettes suDplied through ration cards are higher than prfces in the open market. For instance, Raleigh cigarette* issued thrruph ration cards cost 30 cents a packet, whor.: as the samr eMes can be bouaht at 20 to 2^ cents a packet In the open65 words
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Advertisement622 1946-03-25 2 SITUATIONS VACANT FIRST CLASS shorthand typist re■ulred by Import firm. Applications to Box No. 603 Straits Timfs. WANTED malt- clerics for European engineering firm Reply to Box 591, ■traits Times stating experience, age and salary expected. WANTED an experienced ruler/ binder for Jobbing department of well astpbllshed fl'm Apply Bor622 words
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Advertisement469 1946-03-25 2 HINDUSTHAN, CO-OPERATIVE INSURANCE SOCIETY LTD. The Sci.c;y has g;-._i oofUldsraUon to the question of ho* PI will deal with business In Ma!u>a which perforce could net be continued owing to the Japanese occupation of Malaya. We have derided to aliow the lollowliig concessions to such policyholders and to deal wttb469 words
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497 1946-03-25 3 Singapore Restaurateurs Maintain Unreason ably High Prices Authorities Must Take Further Action Further action must be taken by the authorities, if the war;o-tarning classes of Singapore are to enjoy the reduced pruts officially fixed for foodstuffs, to prevent hawkers, foodstalls, eating shops and restaurants maintaining the unreasonable charges prevailing three497 words
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Article82 1946-03-25 3 The following have been elected office bearers of the Selanijor Chinese Chamber of Commerce for 1946 47; Col. H. S. L?e "President i Messrs Ang Keh Tho, and Chang Khoon Lin (Vice-presi-dents); Mr. Chcong Yoke Choy (Hon. Treasurer); Mr. Cho Yew Fai 'Hon. Secretary); Messrs Chin Chce82 words
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Article128 1946-03-25 3 Straits Times t'orr .Ml AX, Mar 22:— "It has been decided that Field Marshal Count Tcrauchi. with a staff of approximatel) 30 officers and 70 other ranks will live in Joliore Bahm and will be billeted in the house In .f;«lan Yahya Aval until re«ent\y Trupied by128 words
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Article95 1946-03-25 3 Straits Tin-.e^ Corr: MALACCA, Mar. 22 —P. C. Dominie, a 27- year-old Eurasian, was produced in the District Court tocay before Major M. W. F. Anderson on a collaboration chars?. The case was postponed to Mar 29 for mention. Bail was refi.sed. A Chinese, Yap Poon Eng. of95 words
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173 1946-03-25 3 Local Measures Entirely Satisfactory Infantile Paralysia Regarding the incidence of infantile paralysis in schools, the Medical Department points out that the highest Incidence has not been among children of school age but among Infants under tive years of age. A specialist sent out by the Medical Research Council Is of!173 words
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Article133 1946-03-25 3 Malay W omen W ant Active Part Str.i IAIPII\G. [Mar. 23:— 'We, Malay women, sho-jld take an active part in the reconstruction and rehabilitation ot the cour.try and sha'l not lag behind our sisters of either communities." said Che Maznah. a member of the Kaum Ibu (Women's section of the133 words
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Article598 1946-03-25 3 In addition to the Interest payments on loand, reported last i week, 't is now announced that Interes' for the six monvh.s ending 5? Il'I 1 1946 ta to br in d on th? Td££* r cent War Here. too. an par!v statement is promised598 words
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Advertisement567 1946-03-25 3 PRICE CONTROL PROCLAMATION HDflMM 4 (1) (a) In exercise of the powc.- conferred by Section 4 U) <a> of the I-rice Control Proclamation and delegated to him by the Price Controller, the Deputy Price Controller Singapore hereby fixes the maximum retail prices of fresh oranrrs as full. China Oranges $175567 words
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380 1946-03-25 4 'QUIT BANDOENG' ULTIMATUM TO EXTREMISTS Sequel To Heavy A Hied Casua 1 1 i es BATAVIA, Mar. 23.— Under the shadow of a British ultimatum expiring at midnight on Sunday, eleventh hour negotiations are taking place today between Indonesian extremists and Republican Government emissaries in an attempt to arrange unopposedReuter - 380 words
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Article186 1946-03-25 4 Straits Times Corr: MUAR, Mar. 22— Refuting the report recently spread that the British Government has promised the Malays $100 for every slaughtered Chinese, an article in the B.M.A. Johore News-sheet under the heading "Sino-Malay Relations' says the report is a delib?rnte and malicious lie spread186 words
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Article137 1946-03-25 4 For Alhambra Cinemas re-opening to the general public on Thursday thU week, the rranagement have, very appropriately, chosen a l.lm which introduces the rapid strides motion picture technique has made during the past four years The Three Caballeros.' Walt Disney's latest and by far his137 words
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Article244 1946-03-25 4 Straits Times, Corr: IPOP. Mar. 23.- Thousands of Indians with a fair representation of Cninese and ether nationalities gave Panait Jawaharlal Nehru a rousing welcome when he arrived here at 6 p.m. Addressing a meeting on the Esplanade Pandit Nehru said that when he came here nine244 words
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74 1946-03-25 4 Straits Time? C<vr: TAIPINO M*" 19.—Villagers of Pemaneol. a sraa'.' •o»n«=hip '"me 12 miles north of Tallin*, helped the Police to round-un four prrrel robbe-s who Intruded Into that villape last evening ttM rob'jers were fcuno ..,.,,,-1 rtttl r-V' -er-. iir»d on tlv'r persons were74 words
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Article582 1946-03-25 4 London. Mar. 23— Football Association Cup: Semi-finals Bolton Wanderers 0. Charlton Athletic 2: Derby 1 County I. Birmingham City 1. Irt-h Cup: Semi-finals: Linfleld 2. Belfast Celtic 0. League 111 North: Second Champion- ship: Lincoln City 1. Halifax Town 1; Rochdale 2. Barrow 1. I.ra"ucReuter - 582 words
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Advertisement394 1946-03-25 4 NOTICE. SOUTH JOHORE OMNIBUS I COMPANY., LIMITED. (In courr.e cf formation) As in.-trurt°d by the Commissioner for Road Transport. Malay Peninsula a Meeting held at Malacca on the j bruarj HH the under- j «i^rod pre-war operators and COnmnTl frrmed ourselves into a Company to b? known .-vs •SOUTH JOHORE394 words
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Miscellaneous248 1946-03-25 4 SINGAPORE RADIO RED NETWORK from noon to 2 pm »nd 6 30 to 11 p m on IV. metre* from noon to t p.m on 4. MS mcs/see In 61 metre band and from 7 45 to 9.36 pm nn 4 TH msc/*re In 61 metre bind Chinese noon to248 words
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