The Straits Times, 26 March 1946
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Title Section18 1946-03-26 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER- ESTABLISHED 1845 FOUR PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY. MARCH 26, 1946 PRICE 10 CENTS18 words
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Article357 1946-03-26 1 Crowds Leave As Kampongs Are Razed In Big Fires BATAVIA, Mar. 25. Reports indie ate that extremists m southern Bandoeng are refusing to comply with the British ultimatum to leave or lay down their arms and are, on the contrary, intending to fight and also burn357 words
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Article132 1946-03-26 1 CALCUTTA, Mar. 24.— One person was killed, 60 taken to hospital and 140 others were hurt m clashes between Congress Party and Communist supporters In Calcutta today. The clashes took place m conI nection with elections m CalI cutta and suburbs for four Laj bour s*>ats m132 words
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Article73 1946-03-26 1 J CANTON, Mar. 25.— It was reported this morning that M. Philippe Simon, Vichy consul at Canton, is now in Chinese custody for alleged collaboration activities. The report stated that the French consulate received instructions from the French ambassador in Chungking to hand him overUP - 73 words
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Article69 1946-03-26 1 HONG KONG. Mar. 25— The Hong Ronn Chinese Chamber of Commerce iy voted to order a bust of Cit r.< ralisslmo Chiang Kai-shek to be cast m solid gold. The nold bust, winch will be presented to the i issinio to be placed !n the nationalUP - 69 words
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Article89 1946-03-26 1 CANBERRA. Mar. 24.— Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten, Supreme Commander of South-east Asia i Command, and Lady Mountbatten I landed on Canberra aerodrome i today after a night-long flight from Exmouth Gulf. Australia. I They were welcomed by Brig. Derek Schreiber, Chief of Stan* to the DukeReuter - 89 words
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Article53 1946-03-26 1 LONDON, Mar. 24:— A Lancastrian aircraft on the Britain to Australia service is overdue between Ceylon* and the Cocos Islands. It left Negombo, Ceylon, early on Saturday morning with five passengers and BOAC announced tonight it must be presumed to have met with a mishap. A search IsReuter - 53 words
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Article42 1946-03-26 1 LONDON. Mar. 24— The BBC announced today that the Yugoslavs have captured General Drajo Mihailovitch. The former "partisan" leader U alleged by Yugoslavs to nave collaborated with the Germans when leftwing pressure within Yugoslavia threatened his position— U .P.42 words
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258 1946-03-26 1 LONDON, Mar. 24.— Cardinal Griffin. Archbishop of Westminster, speaking at a Mass in hia cathedral today ror the "pctsecuted peoples of BuUrn Europe." referred to the recent Moscow s'atement thr.t Greek Catholics lu Ruthenia have seceded from the Catholic Church to Join the. Orthodox Church.Reuter - 258 words
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Article40 1946-03-26 1 COLORADO SPRINOS, Mar. 24 An unconfirmed report today said that a new two million dollar gold strike has occurred In the historic Cripple Creek section, with one of the largest I lodes In Its history uncovered UP.UP - 40 words
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467 1946-03-26 1 Soviet Accuses U.S. Of Violating 'Troops Agreement LONDON, Mar. 24.— The United States is now being included in Soviet propaganda attacks, with charges that American troops are beLng maintained to Iceland in violation of the United StatesIcelandic agreement providing for their withdrawal "immediately after the end of the war." ThisReuter - 467 words
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431 1946-03-26 1 Washington, Mar 25.— Despite the Moscow Radio announcement that Russian troops have begun evacuating Persia and that the move out may be completed within five or six weeks, the United States at the Security Council meeting today will insist an a full discussionReuter; UP - 431 words
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Article94 1946-03-26 1 NEW YORK, Mar. 25:-.Mili-tary, naval and .ir representatives of the Big Five— Britain, the United States Russia, Frame and China will meet in New York toda> to discuss plans for establishing a world police force. They will discuss the size of the force to which theReuter - 94 words
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139 1946-03-26 1 No Fortress Against Russia In India Pethick Lawrence NEW DELHI, Mar. 24.— The British Cabinet mission now in New Delhi will begin its talks with Indian leaders on Apr. 1. Sir Stafford Cripps, President of the Board of Trade, said the Viceroy, Lord Wavell, would be closely associated with theUP - 139 words
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Article151 1946-03-26 1 NEW YORK. Mar. 24- Mr. Spruille Braden. Latin American authority of the U. S. S«.at2 Department, last night in a speech admitted that the United States had been "inclinrd to be over-cautious and vacillating in international affairs. He urged the United Sta'es to "accept responsibility andUP - 151 words
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Article122 1946-03-26 1 Pibul Songgram Set Free BANGKOK, Mar. 24. -Marshal Pibul Songgram. who was Prime Minister of Siam during the Japanese occupation and deci .ired war on the Allies in 1942. was released today on order of the Bangkok High Court from house arrest under which hi is placed last October whileReuter - 122 words
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Article72 1946-03-26 1 NANKING. Mar 25— The death of Gen. Tai Li. Chinas secret police chief. Is consMeied here to be officially confirmed, although officials would not make a concrete statement en Ills reported death. Reliable reports indicate he was on an American -nanned plant: which left72 words
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Advertisement17 1946-03-26 1 2W# mU^otmbe book, aqcu*. Bovril, the stimulating drink which L^§iP*P^^ you enjoyed so much m pre-war ]^lL«lJll]ll2]lß]S'kl^17 words
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746 1946-03-26 2 The Straits Times Singapore, Tues, March 26, 1946. The Future Of Rubber If the recommendations of the United States Rubber Policy Committee are accepted, 60 per cent of the existing synthetic rubber plants will b° maintained \r. operation or in "standby condition These plants are capable of supplying a total746 words
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2304 1946-03-26 2 'Evil Consequences' Of Low Rubber Price The question of what constitutes a reasonable price for Malayan rubber was debated at length in the House of Commons on Mar. 7. The question is of such importance to the rehabilitation of Malaya that a full report of the debate sent to us2,304 words
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Letter137 1946-03-26 2 If Capt. Stephens and hi.s companions are able to gorge themselves I sincerely wish that they would publish details showing how they do it, for 90 per cent of the s ldiers In this area will ap,ree when I say that he Is hi a unique position. So137 words
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Letter88 1946-03-26 2 Road accidents are no; uncommon occurrences nowadays. Military trucks and private lorries run at breakneck speed a:v: tak" each other dansorously. Cyclists are also not behind m thlj sp i rr Petfsstrl i sau/> cring on, and eros; day-drcaminf. ruite regardless of their lives. People board troileybuses while88 words
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Letter50 1946-03-26 2 The Hawaiian Music programme from th; 1 Si: Broadcasting 81 I should say, the only stu.' listening to at the momi nt Can the programme director extend the time of this pi > one hour instead ol half an hour, or, I have it relayed thrice 3 C.H.50 words
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Letter29 1946-03-26 2 i<- ,-'r Ity i increased, I think It will I a higher iate I H consumers on B will "isr» redU'-o th i of electricity— A Singapore.29 words
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Advertisement623 1946-03-26 2 PERSONAL Mr. F. Tyebally, Managing Director of Bombay Trading Co., Ltd., returned from Bombay by the "S.S Winchester Castle". iTUATIONS VACANT FIRST CLASS shorthand typist required by Import firm. Applications to Box No. 603 Straits Ttmfs WANTED an experienced ruler/ binder for lobbing department of well established dim Apply Box623 words
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152 1946-03-26 3 ■Two Food Control Inspectors, Jason Tay and Boon Soon San, were convicted m the Second Court yesteiu.iy on a charge that on Feb. 9 they "accepted $120 from Tan Sua Teo, a shop assirtant m Beach Road, as a considerate for not arresting Tan for152 words
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792 1946-03-26 3 JUDGE LOCKED UP WITHOUT CHARGE "They had been devils to me. They were fiends. 1 will tell you all about it. We must get it down m writing as soon as we can." A few hours after he had spoken these792 words
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Article70 1946-03-26 3 Lord KLlteicn, Special Commissioner ia Souib-East Asia, will broadcast from Sinapore Radio on the blue network at 0.45 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, the opening of the conference of representatives of South -East A> < tries, called by Lord Killearn, to d scujs the food situation ba«70 words
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Article, Illustration14 1946-03-26 3 Singapore Governor Mr. F C dim-inn, who lias been appointed Governor and Commander-in-Chiaf, Singapore.14 words
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Article323 1946-03-26 3 A number of hold -up men were held up by the Police during the week-end, resulting m the recovery of four automatic-, one revolver acd a quantity of ammunit-on. One of the slickest Police Jobs »as performed on Sunday night when, one and a half hours323 words
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Article242 1946-03-26 3 Advisory Council Fades Out Called ixito being m order that j "members of the public may be i associated with the B.M.A. m j discharging its duties of re- habilita*in.' Malaya," Singapore's Advisory C nincil, after three months of !u! work, heralds the return c. cWil administration by a quiet242 words
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260 1946-03-26 3 Teddy Lee, Navy's unb?aten boxer, kept his record clean with another knock-out victory at the Happy World Stadium on Sunday night when he stopped Airborne's Charlie Gibson m the fourth round after a thrilling fight Gibson started off brilliantly, and completely outtoxed Lee m260 words
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Article147 1946-03-26 3 Straits Times Oorr: KUALA LUMPUR. Mar. 2s— KJshtimr with an Injured right hand from the third round onwards. Battling Sbna took what Is described v the all-Malayan welterweight tit'.e at the Kuala Lumpur Boxing Stadium on Saturday night when h« outpointed Sergeant Penheerow, the all-India army welterwe>nhl147 words
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244 1946-03-26 4 MORRISON SEES HIGHER STANDARD OF LIVING BRADFORD, Mar. 24.— Lord President of the Council Herbert Morrison said here today: "The people of Britain arc going to ruise their standard of life. We have a chance to do it now as we never had before." He244 words
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Obituary53 1946-03-26 4 r.o-n Leong at 333 p.m. on March 25, 10iP at 24 Devonshire Rd. .ving bch.'nd her 1 daughter. 6 sens, daughterr-in-law, several grand fUildren and several great grand chllcitcn 10 mourn her loss. Funeral 4.30 m Wed. March 27. to the Church Of Th(> Sacred Heart and thence to53 words
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Article204 1946-03-26 4 WASHINGTON, Mar. 24— Rice crops now being harvested in Latin America indicate there will be a considerable surplus for export in 1946, the office of foreign I agricultural relations reported today. The harvest is now underway in most countries and will continue throughout May. TheReuter - 204 words
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Article250 1946-03-26 4 Madame Chiang Kal-She* hu left Chungking for Shanghai.— t). P. In an International Rugby League game at Bordeaux France brat Walea by 19 points to 7. Reuter. The BBC. has begun its bulletins In Russian directed to the Russian people—UP. There were 12 arrests and a GermanReuter - 250 words
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Article301 1946-03-26 4 was Inferior to natural rubber for nearly all the important purposes for which natural rubber was used That applied particularly to the tyre industry, v:hich absorbed two-thirds of the whole output of world rubber. The United States spent 700 million dollars in erecting synthetic rubber plant, and301 words
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