The Straits Times, 3 April 1946
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Title Section20 1946-04-03 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED OVER A CENTURY FOUR PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1946. PRICE 111 CENTS.20 words
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Article632 1946-04-03 1 320 Dead, 10,000 Homeless 4 000-Mile Area In Pacific Affected By Giant Waves HONOLULU Apr 2.— More than 1 0,000 persons are homeless and 320 were ki'led or are missing as a result of sreat t idal waves which swept the Hawaiian Islands today and which632 words
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Article232 1946-04-03 1 Royalists Lead In Greece ATHENS. Apr. 2.— Leaders Of lhe Populist < Royalist) Party, ivho are loading m the Grees elections, hive begun consultations with representatives of tre Centre blcc with a view to forming a coalition i-ablnet. The Greek Prime Minister, So^noulis, today tendered his resignation to the GreekReuter - 232 words
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Article177 1946-04-03 1 Russians Quilting TEHERAN, Apr. 2.— A B cbcuer, wl:o ttew this mernLiC o\cr tiie Nerthtra Persian twos cf K:/.vi;i, fafrrb and Kcsi.t, repotted ih?re v.ns ev£f) >• ';u i!.;-.t tlu* Ruffians were leaxiiij? their hen. <;:iarte.s Nt Kaz»ia. via. Oil uian.s n.t other surpius i ui.io Uttered »bo«t ju,'testiuc thatReuter - 177 words
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Article, Illustration175 1946-04-03 1 Dempsey As Middle East C-in-C Ccmmander-in-chief of Allied Land Forces, S.uth-East Asia, Lt. Gen. Sir Miles Christopher Dempsey, KCB, KBE, DSO. MC. will leave this command shortly tn become C-in-C. Middle East Forces. He will succeed Gen. Sir Bernard Paget and will himself be succeeded by Lt.-Gen. Sir Montague Stopfcrd175 words
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Article102 1946-04-03 1 BANGKOK, Apr. 2.— The NaI ticnal Assembly of Siam today passed a vote of confidence m the new government under the Prime Minister. Pridi Panomyong, by 115 votes to 3. Par.omyong was chosen as new Prime Minister by the Assembly a week ago after the resignationReuter - 102 words
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Article242 1946-04-03 1 WASHINGTON, Apr. 2.— An international conference of United Nations Food Ministers with r e p r escntaiives of i Nit HA and the Combined 10 d Board has been called fcr on May 20 in Washington to discuss the world's urgent iood problems by Sir John tsoyd242 words
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Article, Illustration242 1946-04-03 1 CRIPPS MEETS GANDHI NEW DELHI, Apr. 2.— Sir Stafford Cripps visited Gandhi tonight at his quarter:* in the sweepers' colony in New Delhi and spent nearly Ihreequarters of an hour in conversation with him. Afterwcrds Sir Stafford took Gandhi to the apartments of the Secretary of State for India, Lord242 words
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Article314 1946-04-03 1 MEDAN, Apr. 2.— Fighting flared up m Palcmbang, Sumatra, over the week-end after a patrol of the Ist Lincolnshire Rcgt. was ambushed en Saturday afternoon while investigating a shcofing incident on the outskirts of the town. Two British Officers have been wou.ided, one Brit'.sh ether314 words
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Article412 1946-04-03 1 BRITISH-U.S. UNO PLAN NEW YORK, Apr. After weekend talks here the British and United States Governments, it is understood, have fully agreed to proceed tvitU discussion of the Soviet-Per-sian question when the Security Council meets in New York on Wednesday. The Chairman of th* Security Council Commitee cf experts, Mr.Reuter - 412 words
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Article110 1946-04-03 1 3 Million Army For Empire LONDON, Apr. 2.— The maximum number of all ranks of the British Army at nemo and abroad for th? year end-! ing Mar. 31, 1947, wUI be just! under 3,000,000. accoidiig to Army estimates published yesterday as a While Paper. The estimate shows the maximum110 words
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Article75 1946-04-03 1 LONDON, Apr. I.— The Colonial Office announced the re-appoint-ment of Sir Mark Aitchlson Young, X.C.M.0.. as governor and C-in-C Hongkong. Sir Mark, who is leaving for Hongkong at the end of this month, will serve as Governor for one year, thus completing his t?rmUP - 75 words
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Advertisement13 1946-04-03 1 wEoenra ENGAGEMENT RINGS CALL AT p. k. Bciuurr, •JB, Norlh Dridie Road, Singapore.13 words
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Advertisement48 1946-04-03 1 Doctors Recommend NUVITA Public stiy NUVITA Totti^ b great. PACIFIC TIIADZRS AT YOUR f TO& SERVICE j^ V^Sf \M Wt AGAIN <**«lH|fcJ I 411 GIVE GENEROUSLY to THE MALAYA WELFARE FUND DONATIONS TO:-MAJOR-GENERAL HONE. PRESIDENT, MALAYA WELFARE FUND, H.Q.. BM.A. (M). KUALA LUMPUR. SPACE DONATED BY PHASER NEAVE.48 words
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1146 1946-04-03 2 The Straits Times Singapore, Wed., April 3, 1946. The New Councils Changed wo: Id conditions have I made impossible any support for the re-imposition of the system of government under which this Colony was ruled prior to 1942. The march of events m the past five years has cut the1,146 words
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Article190 1946-04-03 2 Because the constitutional changes that are now being put into effect are unacceptable to them, the Malay Rulers refrained from attending the ceremony at which Sir Edward Gent was installed as first Governor of the Malayan Union. They stressed that it was not their intention to be190 words
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Article196 1946-04-03 2 Welshmen In your part of the world may be glad to hear that the Government is considering setting up a Welsh Office to look after the affairs of Wales as the Scottish Office does those of Scotland: ;,.ur Wrens may or may not be pleased to196 words
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Article, Illustration1507 1946-04-03 2 BRITAIN FACES UP TO REAL AUSTERITY Our London Letter By Our London Correspondent LONDON, Mar. 15.— Two London newspapers this week have carried big "feature articles discussing the difficulties of demobilised soldiers or airmen who want to get back into the Army or the R.A.F. One of the tricky points,1,507 words
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Article128 1946-04-03 2 WASHINGTON, Apr. 2. Th« U.S. armed tcciay revealed the existence of powerful new rocket weapons whtcli would have been used against Japan had she not surrendered. They included a ten-foot rocke", g.ving a fighter-plane the hitting power of a heavy cruiser and a landing-craft the punch ofUP - 128 words
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Article48 1946-04-03 2 LONDON, Apr. I— The Air Mints* try today annou'iccd two new RA F. appointments for South-En-.t Asia. Air Marshal Sir Roderic Carr becomes Air Officer Commander-la-Chief. India, and Air Vice I Charles Edward Guest become Air Staff Officer. Air Command SoutlvEast Asia.— Rcuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Letter759 1946-04-03 2 Your article Back to Btoic Road has the full r.pproval and support of every one cf D.1 o'.d ii tsrnees. many of wlicm hc\e beei giv-.n a raw deal by an unsympathetic military administration. It seems strange that service women arc given every comfort while lor S.\ax«759 words
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Letter202 1946-04-03 2 your leader on the subject of charecs for service and the "protection" of traders and artisans, hits the nail perfectly on the head. My dry-cleanrr used to charge me $4 for cleaning a suit of two pieces, eout and trousers. About two weeks apo, having sent my boy202 words
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Advertisement128 1946-04-03 2 REMOVAL? Tes, we have removed our advertising space from page 4 to this column. We shall meet yon hire every WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY: Today, we offer you some Enchanting Hawaiian Records. Do not miss them; they are too good to miss! Lani Mclntyre A His II iwaiians 6661 La Camparsita128 words
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Article464 1946-04-03 3 Threat To Disown Sultans Disclosed Straits limes Corr: KUALA LUMPUR, Apr. 2. A large crowd of Malays assembled at the Matron Hotel last night and demonstrated against the Malftyaa Union, shouting slogans such as **Loig lire tho Sultans," and "Long; live the Malays." Earlier m the464 words
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Article63 1946-04-03 3 Ftralt i■" Cnrr- I.ONi v. An*. :1— K^rartiinc the j i«r; Pan -Malayan f lai c■ r-s» baa eablH the 1 N.O a p ainst t" <• Inaprnratien of t' c !M. r"i I'r.iin, authnritrflv^ I.!-'ti m" t"rs point ent thai t'-- 1'. N.0 is powera63 words
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Article330 1946-04-03 3 Japanese M.P. Admits Torture i not a serious 0 at his hand* averred M:i:r:::r. Officer Monal Tadaall?sed!y th° prtndnal :i among the 20 Kenipeltai m;n facing tro.-itv chi?.ri<?s In the "Double Tenth" trial m Singapore's nd War Crirces Court spi -it another day m the witness box. Tho usually crowded,330 words
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Article148 1946-04-03 3 Two former IN.A. members and a civilian v.ere sentenced to seven years' rigorous imprisonment each by Lt.-Col. G. C. H. Cuiley m tho second Superior Court yesterday on a charge of armed robbery involving cash, Jewellery, bo'«! coins and a quantity of cloth to the totj-.l148 words
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Article71 1946-04-03 3 Bl ts Times Corr: PENANG. An 2.—Penaag'i comparative rslm m recent weeks was broken In the .v days. t!y tfter G p.m. yesterday, of five, all described as aking, entered Jl^ tohop In Market street and f hot and dei amped with i. i! an $5,000. K.u;i moralng.71 words
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Article86 1946-04-03 3 Strata Times Corr: PENANG. Apr. I.— Although the civil government has returntd to i Malaya, trade restrict ions m Penaag have not yet been lifted. A1!A 1 the UtrM Chambers of Commerce are eagerly awaiting oflicial action to implement the recent House of Commons assurance regarding86 words
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Article48 1946-04-03 3 Straits Times Corr: LONDON, Apr. 2. —The city welcomes the increase m the price of tin exUnited Kingdom, regarding it as clearly foreshadowing a Ministry of Supply increase to be paid to Malayan and Nigerian companies of probably £50 per ton.48 words
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796 1946-04-03 3 Kempei Claims Mind Upset By Tortures Stating that the balance of hi* mind had been upset by the torture* inflicted on h'm by the French Investigation. Bureau, by I whom he had been detained o:i Doc. 6, Warrant Officer Tomono Shunda. Jap Kempeital man from Saigon, sa!<l m Singapore's First796 words
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Article251 1946-04-03 3 JAPANESE PRISONERS' RATIONS An official statement gives the ration fcale for Japanese PoWs and Internees. The scale is not set by bulk or items but calculated scientifically m calories by the medico', authorities as necessary to nourish the body of a normal individual. The daily rations to the Japanese are251 words
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Article81 1946-04-03 3 Straits Times Corr: KUALA LUMPUR. Apr. 2.— The strike of railway worker." was settled today alter 62 days. Mr. Huthee Bin?h, private secretary to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, ncgo- ti-.itcd for the settlement. Among the conressious to the I workers were a 10 per cent, mii erase m81 words
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Article154 1946-04-03 3 Commander J. C. R. Proud, who has been filling the position, In association with SACSEA. of Australian political representative, left for Australia by the Gorgon yesterday. The position vacated by Cdr. Proud hrs been merged into that of the Australian Commissioner. Com. Proud was given154 words
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Article418 1946-04-03 3 At ten o'clock this morning, the Governor of Singapore, Mr. F. C. Gimson, makes his olfical landing at Clifford Pier. He will be accompanied by the Flag Officer, Malaya and Forward Areas, Rear Admiral J. A. V. Morse, representing the C.-in C. East Indies Fleet, the418 words
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Article129 1946-04-03 3 Among the ordinances passed with ths inception of civil government yesterday was one which provides for the continuation of certain proelam^ tions made during the peiiod of military administration and the canccl'ation of others. Also provided for arc appropriate new interpretations of B.M.A. departmental nomenclature The Civil Affairs129 words
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115 1946-04-03 3 Mac Donald Acquitted On Two Charges Straits Times Corr: PENANG, Apr. 2.— Lt.-Col. C. M. MacDonnld was today acquitted on two carges of breach of trust m respect of 3,200 piculs of rubber Two other charge.? arising from the two cheques for $54,000 were amended, while on the first charge—115 words
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Article210 1946-04-03 3 Straits Times Corr: PENANG. Apr. I.— Tie following are the handicap, for the second day's I Perang races on Apr. 6: Horses Class I Dlv. 1. 7 fur. Jesanne 10.12. Sunbesm 9.8. Krishna G. 6. Micky P-ooncy 8.8. Moonlign*. 8.6 Thepciiaa 84. Tcnong 80 Horses Class 1210 words
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Article120 1946-04-03 3 TiUWgboal the campaign m J Sooth-East Asia and for the whole period subsequent to the capitulation of the Japanese. India has bern the base on which South East Asia Command has relied to sunnly all her n These needs weie met as far a120 words
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Article68 1946-04-03 3 Planters Claim Compensation The Secretary of Mate lor the Colonies, Mr. Georee Hall, on Monday received n deputation of rubber planters who urged compensation for loss of salary d"rins their internment by the Japanese They asked that the loss of clothing, furniture and personal chattel should rank for compensation. ItReuter - 68 words
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Article103 1946-04-03 3 Straits Times Corr., ALOR STAR, Mar. 29.—Sgt. Major Hlroshl Otoda of the Kedah Kempeital was hanged m Taiping Prison a few days ago. Death sentence was passed on him by the War Crimes Court on his own admission of guilt In causing th: death of four Chinese following103 words
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Article45 1946-04-03 3 Straits Times Corr., MALACCA, Apr. 1.—A Chinese rubber dealer at Kampong Hulu was the victim of an armed robbery last night. Six men, two of whom were armed with revolvers, entered his house, and took away I $1,000. Tha polio* detained two auiecU.45 words
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Advertisement627 1946-04-03 3 SALE BY TENDER 1. The Custodian of Property Singapore Invites tenders tor the purchase of one lot of machinery comprising Concrete Mixers, Railway Rails. Winch Controlling Machine i. Tractors, etc. situate at the Trantlt Vehicle Park, River Valley Road, Singapore 2. Inspection can be made dally between the hours of627 words
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Article, Illustration357 1946-04-03 4 VanMook 'sMni Of Future Trends BATAVIA, Apr. I.— The Lieutenant GovernorGeneral of Java, Dr. van Mook's personal reprcsentrtive, Jonldieer van Thibaud, departed lor French Indochina yesterday to study the French ineihod of re-establishing their sovereignty while guaranteeing a satisfactory measure of self-government, itReuter - 357 words
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Article246 1946-04-03 4 Battling Sima. welterweight champion, meets Tcddv L°e over 13 rounds at the Npw World Arena tonteht. Strra's tll!e will not be at stake, but if I cc wins he will at onre earn the rMM for a crac* at the title, and will be acknowledged as the246 words
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81 1946-04-03 4 WASHINGTON. Apr. 2.— The relationship, vhu-n has been achieved between Great Britain and the Dotted Strte-, crji lecome the pattern for the United Nations. John G. V/lnar/, fcrmer U.S. Ambassador to England, raid m a bioadca-t on United States foreign policy. Winar.t said that Anglo-UP - 81 words
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Article123 1946-04-03 4 Viet Nam Republic Treaty PARIS, Apr. 2.— The French delegation to negotiate a treaty on the future of IndoChina with the provisional government of the new repubhc of Vi:t Nam (Northern Indo-Chinese provinces of Annam and Tongkin) will lcav? Paris today for Hanoi, it was announced here. The delegation willReuter - 123 words
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Article41 1946-04-03 4 MOSCOW, Mar. 31.— Foreign correspondents are now bein? Informed that evictions have been made in their dispatches after a month during which dispatches wf-r detainod at the telegraph offices and sent off without the senders swing them ag^in.— F.cu'.er.41 words
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124 1946-04-03 4 WASHINGTON. Apr. 2. The Combined Tin Committee has allocated 6,650 long tons of y\ailable pig tin to be supplied to the United -tatos for the first half of this year. The Committee also allocated pig tin to various other counries and to UNRRAUP - 124 words
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Article186 1946-04-03 4 CHUNGKING. Mai. 31:— Feors that the Manchurian Situation might cet o:it of control unless the fleia 'trure teams" took immedii.te action to check Com-munist-Nationalis r Clashes were expressed m Government quarters today. While th? "truce teams" appointed by the "cease fire" military commit' ee of Na'ionalist, CommunistReuter - 186 words
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60 1946-04-03 4 LONDON, Mar. 31.— Melbourne Radio reports *hal the crew of the plane searching for the missing Lancastrian airliner, which disappeared on a Britain to Australia flight cs'erday. sighted a floatihg wreckage about 185 mi'es n lthwest ot Cocos Islands. Thn wreckage has not rjeen fdrntifltdReuter - 60 words
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135 1946-04-03 4 Economic Stabilizer. Chester Bowks, 'old Congress vesterdnv that v ctory over inflation wi'l very lil:e!y h? w-,n by June N next ypa r exceot m rrrts and a few 0 her isolated Dells. Bov.:c=; wared tl vc: n flation d-pene'ed upon Cons tendingUP - 135 words
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Article56 1946-04-03 4 CALCUTTA, Mar. 31 —A crowd set on fire and destroyed a military lorry, which knocked down and killed a cyclist m Shyambazar area m north -alcu.ta today, Y!:o crowd hurled brickbats at nassin? military vehicles for some I time but was finally dispersed by the police.56 words
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295 1946-04-03 4 WASHINGTON. Apr. 2.— United Slates synthetic rubber technicians have rais:d objections to the recent recommendations of I Government's Rubber Policy Committee. They contend that the recommendations do not provide for sufficient long-range production to develop the best types of synthetic rubber. Th? technician* aLoUP - 295 words
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Article102 1946-04-03 4 SHANNON PORT. EIRE. Apr. 1. —The first two Russian diplomatic couriers ever to pass through Shannon airport passed through this morning on their way to Washington. They claimed they 7ere carrying documents of vital importance and refused to leave the plane v,!' 1 > refuelling tookReuter - 102 words
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Miscellaneous238 1946-04-03 4 SINGAPORE RADIO BED NETWORK from noon M 2 p.m. and 6 30 to II pm on ?'i'. metres from noon to t p.m on 4.825 mcs/sec In 61 metre band and from 7.45 to 9.30 !> in on t'S msc/tec In Gl metre band Chinece noon to 1.15 pn (news238 words
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