The Straits Times, 6 April 1946
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Title Section20 1946-04-06 1 The Straits Times PRICK 10 CENTS. FOUR PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1946. MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED OVER A CENTURY20 words
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Article247 1946-04-06 1 Oil Concessions Said To Have Been Granted TEHERAN, Apr. s.— The Prime Minister of Persia, Ghavam es-Sultanah told United Press that the Russo- Persian treaty was signed at four o'clock this mening. The Premier disclosed that the treaty does not involve Azerbaijan as "it is an internalUP - 247 words
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Article177 1946-04-06 1 Another Problem For UNO NEW tf ORK, Apr. 5. -The Btltish severance of diplomatic 'arrangements" with Albania may set up another bitter UNO Security Council battle among the big powers, rivaling the settled Iranian ease. Albania's application for UNO membership which was supported by the Soviet Union is pending beforeUP - 177 words
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Article80 1946-04-06 1 PARIS. Apr. 5— The Paris peace conference due to open here on May 1 may be postponed, it was understood here tonight, because of Soviet actions. The Soviet reply to the French Foreign Office, though not yet delivered in writ'en form, is understood to expressReuter - 80 words
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Article51 1946-04-06 1 TEHERAN, Apr. s.— The British Parliamentary two-man delegation is leaving fcr Cairo because the visitors are unable to obtain permission from the Russians to enter Azerbaijan, it was reported. The delegation motored to Ispahan today to examine conditions m south Persia, following a survey of Teheran.—UP - 51 words
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227 1946-04-06 1 SJiaits Times Coir: LONDON, Apr. 4. In the House of Commons yesterday Mr. George Hall, the Colonial Secretary, asserted that according to the Ross Institute report malarial control conditions m Malaya had reverted to 25 years ago, lind the B.M.A. had pushed227 words
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134 1946-04-06 1 Amalgamation Of Sandhurst And Woolwich LONDON, Apr. 5.— Fusion of the Royal Military College, Sandhurst and the Royal Military Academy at Woclwich with the title of Royal Military Academy, now officially announced, will provide vacancies for 1,000 cadets yearly to train for commissions in the British Army. Cadets will train134 words
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112 1946-04-06 1 WASHINGTON. Apr. 3—- The American representative on the Allied Control Council for Hungary has sent a note of protest to Marshal Kelmenti Voroshilov. Soviet Commander-in-Chief in Hungary, asking that all Sovkt personnel be withdrawn from Hungarian and American oil fields in southwestern Hungary, theReuter - 112 words
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175 1946-04-06 1 NEW DELHI, Apr. 5— Mr. Mohamed Ali Jlnnah. President of All-India Moslem League, to- day spent several hours with I members of the British Cabinet Mission. Mr. Jinnah will report to the Moslem League working Committee tonight en the result cf his talks withReuter - 175 words
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Article172 1946-04-06 1 The Pope Appeals To S. America LONDON, Apr. 5.—Speaking over Vatican radio today His Holiness the Pope said: "From a heart heavy with deep anguish we address today this appeal to the conscience of the world, to the sense of responsibility of rulers in public policy and economy, to humanReuter - 172 words
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Article61 1946-04-06 1 NEW YORK, Apr. 5.-^Stocks today gained fractions to more than two points with the average setting a new high since February. The publication of several favourable earnings reports together with the improved technical position stimulated the new buying. Steels were particularly strong. Sales were 2.130,000. Dow JonesUP - 61 words
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Article270 1946-04-06 1 Dutch Premier May Go To London ROTTERDAM, Apr. 5.— The Dutch Prime Minister, Professor Wilhelm S c h ermerhorn, with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. J. H. Van Royen, and the Minister for Overseas Territories, Dr. J. K. Logemann, will visit London shortly, the Nationale Rotterdam the Courant reportedReuter - 270 words
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Article, Illustration83 1946-04-06 1 Return Home A magnificent aerial picture of the famous battleship 11. M.5. King George V, with members of her crew lining the deck m traditional manner as she made her way up harbour on her return to Portsmouth recently. The King George V has an unrivalled record of war service83 words
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599 1946-04-06 1 LONDON, Apr. 5. An urgent plea for quickly meeting the desperate food needs and stamping out black market was made today m a statement by Mr. Fiorello La Guardia, Director-General of UNRRA, when the emergency conference on European cereal supplies began its second day's sessionReuter - 599 words
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Article172 1946-04-06 1 ATHENS. Apr. 5— The new Greek Cabinet a coalition of Populists 'Royalistsi and Central Bloc took the oath tonight before Archbishop Damaskinos with Patnayottls Poulitzas. 65-year-old non-party logal export, as Prime Minister. Poulitzas, who is President of the Council of States, acts as Interim PremierReuter - 172 words
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420 1946-04-06 1 ALLIES BEFORE ENEMY SAYS A TTLEE World Food Allocations L O N DON, Apr. 5.— I he claims of the Imnan pttpla who f ought alongside the Bril ish and of the liberated ccuntries must rate higher than those of the Germans ami Japanese, said Mr. Clement Attl:t\ Briti hReuter - 420 words
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Advertisement15 1946-04-06 1 EVERBRIGHT OPTICAL COMPANY 19. Imlia St., Trl. 4435 QUALIFIED OPTICIANS Scientific Eye Examination Modern Eyewear15 words
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Advertisement276 1946-04-06 1 H> are again St Your Service Manufacturing Jewellers Diamond Merchants Sine* 1171 bTlp7 dt- SILVA ud. (Incorporated In O\'on) Singapore A Penang. ORIENTAL GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. i Incorpori rt 1 m India, 1874.) Brancn Office: Ortental Bu-'-'tng. Java Street. Kuala Lumpur. GREAT NEWS FOR OUR POUCYHOLDERS IN276 words
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783 1946-04-06 2 The Straits Times Singapore, Saturday, Apr. 6, 1946. Capital Control Whcci the Labour Government in Britain announced that it proposed to introduce measures for the control of capital issues and the regulation of borrowing and raising money by the issue of securities, there was a consideri able outcry from people783 words
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Article393 1946-04-06 2 Mr. Jack Lawson. Secretary of State for War, gave an inconclusive reply when asked m the House of Commons whether coloured people within the EmDhre would be allowed to join for permanent service m the peace-time British Army and whether thr war-time relaxation ol the regulations whereby coloured393 words
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Other Opinions
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Letter70 1946-04-06 2 The time is near when we shall erect memorials and statues to the humble heroes and the great men oi tne secon( j World War, and it is to be hoped there will be no parallel controversy to the barren one that once raged over the equine fitness,The Times - 70 words
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Letter106 1946-04-06 2 Mr. Attlee expressed the hope that India will elect, by her own free will, to remain within the British Commonwealth Membership of that free association of free peoples involves no element of compulsion. We believe that to do so will be in her own best interests. When India106 words
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Article1669 1946-04-06 2 Chin Kee Onn - Chin Kee Onn By Since the establishment of British rule in Malaya in the 'eighties, the Chinese and the Malays have lived as friends. Only recently this friendship has been rudely shaken, and an open rupture is threatened. To reestablish and strengthen SinoMalajr friendship, the root-causes which provoked1,669 words
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Article430 1946-04-06 2 JalTna, fortress of the indigenous Tamils of Ceylon, hcs become a political battlefield. Batteries of propaganda in favour of unstinted co-operation with the Sinhalese (the majority community) and demanding a fight for the "legitimate rights" o. the Tamils are now being directed against the peninsula. All430 words
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Letter182 1946-04-06 2 The Singapore Broadcasting Station, from a Europe m. DOta! of view, must have the distinction of being the worst m th? world The programme mat-rial and arrangement Ls extremely weak and the technical quality Is appalling. Since geographical location, atmospherics and fading make the reception of overseas programmes182 words
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Letter195 1946-04-06 2 "Clearly the cost of such an rrt.ablishment cannot be borne by the loca! revenue of Singapore and the Malayan Union and a. cood part must be borne by the British taxpayer etc rtc" straits Times. Ai:r. 2i Really, it almc.-.t takes mi breath away To even iuggest195 words
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Letter117 1946-04-06 2 It is Interesting to read the official statement regarding Jap PoWs' rations published In your peper of April 3. I note the minimum requirements of an enemy PoW must contain calories in the form of flour, pork, herrings, salmon and even milk. When the Japanese forced the117 words
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Letter43 1946-04-06 2 The health of Singapore children during the Japanese occupation was badly neglected. If the authorities could find ways to provide more playgrounds It w uild improve their health very much. Will the authorities look into tho matter?— Llm Choo Ann, Singapore.43 words
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Advertisement38 1946-04-06 2 Eyesight Once Ruined is Never Recovered Whether you wear glasses or not, should you experience the slightest discomfort or difficulty with your eyesight or lenses, don't hesitate to have your eyes thoroughly examined! C S. CHONG, O.I) F.P.O.C.38 words
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255 1946-04-06 3 Encouragement Policy Being Implemented Indicating the importance that trad*: unionism will play m Singapore and the Malay Union, and to implement the British Government's policy of (".noun King trade unionism, two additional trade union experts have been appointed by the Colonial Office to the255 words
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577 1946-04-06 3 Singapore's second War Crii Oourt yesterday heard anothei mistaken identity plea, a partial admission of beatings, a doctor's; cursory examination of a Kempei I lictim. and the short life-story of a man who had jaggered ucrves. The man who claimed he was not there577 words
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Article153 1946-04-06 3 Lieut. Col. C. H. Withers-Payne, a prominent memter of the Singapore Bar before the war and who was interned m Singapore throughout the Japanese occupation, presided over E tore's Firct War Crimes Court yesterday. He is being assisted by Major A. Ya'es and153 words
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195 1946-04-06 3 Straits Times Corr: ALOR STAR. Mar. 31:- Two hundred members of the Kedah battalion cf the Malayan People's AntiJapanese Army were arrested, i after they refused to disperse; a demonstration here today. The police had earlier; refused to grant permission for, the demonstration. The195 words
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Article157 1946-04-06 3 Mac Donald Sentenced To One Year Straits Times Corr: PENANG. I Apr. 4. A sentence of 12 months' simple imprisonment and a fine of $10,000 were passed this afternoon on Lt.-Col. C. M. MacDonaJd, j former Civil Affairs Officer, Butterworth, on a charge of carrying on trade while being a157 words
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Article77 1946-04-06 3 Penang Still Not Free Port Straits T.mes Corr: PKNANG, j Apr. 4. -Despite the re: urn of the civil government. Penang today is not a free por r QueUoned regarding Mr. Creech-Jones's assurance m the House of Commons on preserving the sta'us of Penang an official source pointed out the77 words
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189 1946-04-06 3 Singapore Council's First Meeting The temporary Advisory Council, which the Governor, Mr. F. C. Gimson, announced at his first public appearance on Wednesday, would be formed immediately, held its first meeting r n Thursday behind closed doors, the Strai's Times understands. An official announcement ye*terday states that the Governor has189 words
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Article180 1946-04-06 3 Sjme of all-in wrestling's most colourful matmen will be seen m action at the Great World to- right m a programme which, incidentally, wi!l be a farewell to Roughhouse Peters, one of the brst-known ana most pnnulsi of Services sportsmen m Singapore. PcUrs. who will180 words
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Article109 1946-04-06 3 "Armed robberies are definitely on the decline," declared Prosecutor A. P. Rajah m the second Superior Court on Thursday. Mr. Rajah made the statement just before sentence was passed on a young man convicted on a charge of armed robbery involving cash and jewellery to109 words
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Article, Illustration66 1946-04-06 3 CHANG I AIRFIELD Designed to take the l» Riitish aircraft yet Mint, ('hangi airfield has be;n completed by Airfield Construction Wing, RAF. Among the matiriiU us?d were 27fi.(,80 slrel planks weighing 6.390 tons, and 11 TOO rolls of bituniiii srd hcssi m. These photos show the approach t > the66 words
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101 1946-04-06 3 R.G.A.'s Strong Criticism Of Government Straits Times Corr: LONDON, Apr. 4. The current bulletin of the Rubber Growers' Association reveals the Association's stand suppor'ing a higher price for Malayan rubber. The Association protests against the Colonial Office's non-consul-tation before the 10d price v/aj fixed, stresses the producers' difficulties and adds101 words
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Article50 1946-04-06 3 Official instructions have been issued that all passengers for Hong Kong must be inoculated against cholera not less than six days and not more than three months prior to arrival m Hong Kong. Passengers must also carry certificates, bearing their photographs, stamped by the medical or health officer.50 words
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438 1946-04-06 3 Inspector Cheah Teng Cheok, a prosecution witness who was brought to the Third Court yesterday under military police escort, appealed to the magistrate, Mr. K. M. Byrne, to be allowed to rest when he went into the witness box saying that he was438 words
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Article119 1946-04-06 3 Two armed robberies were committed on Thursday one m broad daylight (1130 am>, the other at 10 p.m. In the first, two Chinese, armed with revolvers, got away with $130 from a bouse m Jalan Kambayang at the 5. mile Changi Road The second robbery occurred at Meyappa119 words
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370 1946-04-06 3 Pa ir Of Shoes A llegedly Cost Indian His Life A pair of shoes alleged to have been coveted by the principal accused, Nadamoto, was given as the root cause of the beating up, and subsequent death, of an i Indian mechanic m the Anda- mans by Japs who are370 words
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Advertisement728 1946-04-06 3 SAtft fcY^^TEND^ 1. The Custodian of Property. Singapore invites tenders for the purchase of SO lots of derei rt vehicle* situate at the Road Transport Salvage Dump Balestier Road. 2. Inspection can be made dally between the hours of 10 a.m. 12 noon and from 2 pm 4 p m.728 words
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Advertisement320 1946-04-06 3 fc i\ Ni_____________k HB&I IO SIMM KAI.III, III) SINGAPORE BAGGAGE TRANSPORT AGENCY 4.% The 4r.adr. Trl MM will meet vo:ir INWARD AMU OUTWARD nlmi'enH Shipping U:k-'1" >imil ,md 'i thrnurh spuce reserved Insurance irrauc-'i wttti reputable underwrite*-* BAGGARK !1i tor;J. d nnd forwnrdrd In any -ltlr>n PROMPT EXRCI TION RfXIARtLM320 words
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Article58 1946-04-06 4 LISBON, Apr. 5.— Mr. Winston Churchill is 10 visit Portugal as guest of the Portuguese Government after Easter, official quarters stated tonight. While In Lisbon he will stay at the state-ownpd Eurnay Palace. Later he will stay on farm at Bussaco near Coimbra. He will be58 words
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725 1946-04-06 4 UNO ACCEPTS RUSSIAN ASSURANCES Persian Question Held Over To May 6 NEW YORK, Apr. 4.— The UNO Security Council today approved the resolution submitted by U.S. State S«;c rotary, Mr. James F. Byrnes, accepting Russia's ■Harases concerning the withdrawal of her troops fvom Persic. The Soviet delegate Andrei Gromyko wasReuter - 725 words
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Article195 1946-04-06 4 Treaty With France Planned LONDON, Apr. 5.— Foreign Secretary Bevin in the House of Commons today, said the statement of the French Prime Minister, Felix Qouln, on AngloFrench alliance provided opportunity for the British Oovernment to give renewed consideration to the whole question, and this they were now doing. TheReuter - 195 words
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Article110 1946-04-06 4 Integration Of Defence LONDON, Apr. 5.— Britain will discuss a more complete integration of the imperial defence under the Imperial General Staff in the forthcoming consultations with the Commonwealth Premier, it was learned today. Consultations are beginning on Apr. 23 with the Australian Premur and the New Zealand representative, Mr.UP - 110 words
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Article83 1946-04-06 4 Reducing Empire Preferences WASHINGTOM, Apr. 5:-Bri-tain has agreed to further negotiations on the question of reducing Empire preferences, Mr. William Clayton, United States Ass'staiV. Secretary of S ate, said today. Mr. Clayton told the Uni ed States Senate Finance Committee that Britian had already made substantial reductions in some preferencesReuter - 83 words
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Article91 1946-04-06 4 Mails for Hong Kong and China <Amoy, Canton, Chungking, Kiungchow, Shanghai and S'xatow) dispatched from Singapore were either damaged by fire or sea water when the aircraft conveying them crashed in the Straits of Johore, says the Director of Posts, Malaya. Correspondence in salvaged mails91 words
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Article114 1946-04-06 4 ST ANDREWS: 7. 8, 10 30, 5.10: St. Peters: 7.30. 10.30. 7.30: Garrison: 8, 6.30: Christ Church: 8 10.30. 5. C30: St. Hilda's: 8. 530: Salvation Army: 10. 3. 4: Red Shield: 7. Christian Science Society: 3.30. METHODIST: Wesley 10 33. S: Straits Chinese 9. 10. 4,114 words
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40 1946-04-06 4 CHICAGO. Apr. 5-Mr. Herbert Smith, President of the United States Rubber Company, predicted today that the largest peacet.me output of rubber products m history will roll from plants m the United States this year.— UP.UP - 40 words
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Article21 1946-04-06 4 BATAVIA. Apr. s.— lt Is reported that Major-Gen. Hishida, former Kempeitai chief In Java, was arrested today.— U.P.UP - 21 words
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175 1946-04-06 4 NUREMBERG, Apr. 5.—Continuing his evidence before the International Military Tribunal, Field' Marshal Keitel declared he was not chief of the German armed forces. It was the wish of Hitler that all power be concentrated in his own person. In 1938 Hitler becameReuter - 175 words
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Advertisement263 1946-04-06 4 QUEENS GEYLANG Today: 3.00. C.45 9.1 "i p.m. Don Ameche ft Janet Blair In "SOMETHING TO SHOU T ABOUT" Rhythym to Leap <fc Lou<»h about Dam-in to Cheer te Clv<r> about Tonilit at Midnight Maureen Oliara ft James Elite™ In THEY MET IN ARGENTINA" iS MW'% tti ill «^B B263 words
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Advertisement27 1946-04-06 4 FAMOUS A. V. M. PRODUCT EAGLE BRAND Rubber Coagulating Acid Sole Distributing Agents: CHIDA FRANCIS 6c CO. 11. M. Army Contractor* Shlpcl- ndlcr*. 113-A, Cecil street. Singapore.27 words
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Advertisement336 1946-04-06 4 ANGLO FRENCH BENDIXSENS LTD. 12, SOUTH PIER P.O. Bex 17 Phone 2101 SINGAPORE Branches at MALACCA PENANG KUALA LUMPUR Sole Agents m Malaya for ANCHOR CHEMICAL CO., LTD. MANCHESTER Suppliers of Carbon Blacks, Colours and Chemicals for the manufacture and processing of Crude Rubber. MARDEN COMPANY Refrigerating Engineers 82. Orchard336 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous301 1946-04-06 4 SINGAPORE RADIO RED NETWORK from noon to p m. and 6 30 lo II p m on 225 metre* from noon to 2 p.m on 4.K5 raes/sec in 61 metre band and from 7 43 to 9.30 p m on 4 78 msc/irc ir 61 metre band Chinese noon to301 words
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