The Straits Times, 20 April 1946
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Title Section21 1946-04-20 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED OVER A CENTURY I- OUR PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 1946. PRICE 10 CENTS.21 words
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820 1946-04-20 1 Missions In Spain Uproot German Influence NttW YORK LONDON, Apr. 18. Sir Alexander Cadogan, Britain's permanent representative on the United Na lions Security Council, has opposed the Polish resolution that the United Nations sever diplomatic relations with Spain. Sir Alexander said that theUP - 820 words
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Article384 1946-04-20 1 NEW YORK, Apr. 18.—President "mman, m a telegram to Mr. Herbert Hoover, the former rv.ited Slates President, now «n Cairo, asking him to return to Amcr' a before continuing his tour of the world famine areas, stated: "An urgent need has developed In th'.s country to bringReuter - 384 words
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Article94 1946-04-20 1 GENEVA. Apr. 18— In muttered assents to a routine resolution, the death of the Li~(;ue of Nations once the hope of, wo: Id peace was voted Unlay. It only took a few minut.s. Dr. C. J. Hanibro, the President, read the reso.ution for disulvinr the League. InUP - 94 words
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Article288 1946-04-20 1 Teheran, April 18.— The Persian Government today denied a report published m Washington that it was censoring British and United States correspondents' cables from Teheran, but conceded that it had m the last few days invoked article 26 Of the 1932 Madrid International Communications Convention toUP - 288 words
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Article336 1946-04-20 1 Marshall Back In China CHUNGKING, Anr. i9-Ger.. George Marshall, United S at; 3 Special Envoy to Chir.a. arrived here today from V.ashingt* n. His reluin— as a "storm is call ling over Manchuria— has j raised the hope that fun m cr- m cine strife may b? avoided. While h3Reuter - 336 words
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Article66 1946-04-20 1 No Agreement On Persia NEW YORK. Apr. 18.— The United Nations Security Council's Committe? of Experts reported today that they had fa led to rrach an agreement as to whether the Persian case should i emain on the Council's arenda. The Committee, like the Council, split eight to three m66 words
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Article323 1946-04-20 1 LONDON, Apr. 19— Three Army officers, (wo British and one Indian, who faced torture and starvation and were finally executed m Japanese prison camps, have been posthumously awarded the George Cross for "indomitable courage and suoerb heroism." They were Col. Arthur Newnham, of the MiddlesexReuter - 323 words
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Article250 1946-04-20 1 KLCHING, SARAWAK, Apr. la —Sir Charles Vyner Brooke, the White Rajah of Sarawak, has denied allegations by the 83-year-old Datu Pa'tinggi, Malay member of the Sarawak Supreme Council, that bribes wars offered to Malay cnieftans to induce them to a statement agreeing to the proposed cession of250 words
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Article105 1946-04-20 1 BATAVIA. April 18 Three members of the Australian War Crimes Commission were yesterday ambushed and killed by Indonesians when retunun;? frcm a visit to a Japanese prisoner cf war camp at Pondjkgendh, south of Buitensorg, it was repor.ed here today. The bodies of two wereUP - 105 words
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Article35 1946-04-20 1 CALCUTTA, Apr. 18 Seven thousand four hundred eatploreei of the Bata shoe factory m Calcutta will be idle 'odav as a result of a strike declared by the Bata Workers Union.— Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article, Illustration259 1946-04-20 1 Journalist Attacks Churchill NEW YORK, Apr. 17,— A charge that President Rcxsevelt and Mr. Churchill broke sharply over the strategy for the final Allied drive that occupied Germany is made m "Top Secret," a review of ne war by Ralph Ingersoll. founder of the New York newspaper "PM." "Top Secret'259 words
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Article103 1946-04-20 1 Proposal To End Indian Rift LONDON. Apr. IC. A proposal for the closing of the rift between and ths M- slf m I on Pakistan baa b:on s 1 M. A. Jinneh. cf the V c, and Congress leaders by a Boction ef t! britiin. Accord iv: to the propos'Reuter - 103 words
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Article26 1946-04-20 2 Cm anyone who knows present (1 Mrs. J. L. Sinclair. WldOW < f late Captain J. L. Sinclair, khiclly communicate same to Box. No. 775 S.T.26 words
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1188 1946-04-20 2 The Straits Times Singapore Sat., April 20, 1916. Citizenship Qraat of Malayaa Union citizenship ia not to be automat'c In the crtse of p?rso'.is born outs:d3 Maiaya but now living h:re. That dvsclcsure m the Order-ta-Council is wel:cme, but W3 do not believe it wii! b? suflicient t5l silence criiici-m1,188 words
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Other Opinions
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Letter249 1946-04-20 2 F ood Situation At the moment the worst perils threaten in Europe. The grain production of the Continent, excluding Russia, for which no figures are published, dropped from an average of 59,000.000 tons before the war to 46,000,000 tons in 1944 with a further catastrophic fall to 31.000.000 tons lastThe Times - 249 words
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964 1946-04-20 2 Mr. George Hall, Secretary for the Colonies, answering a question about the Malayan SuJtans' denunciation of the agreements signed between them and Sir Harold Mac Michael, declared In the House of Commons on Wednesday that he could not admit the right of one party964 words
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Letter195 1946-04-20 2 After waiting for many months for a public announcement on the question for Claims for War Damages I am amazed to find m your newspaper this morning <18th Aprils a statement that "claims can now be submittrd to a Repsratnn Committee for damages done to property during195 words
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Letter219 1946-04-20 2 In various parts of the Island and the Malayan Peninsula are large Army vehicl? parks containing tens of thousands of irilitary transport vehicles cf aO type-, standing out m the op.n. rusting and rotting m the tropical BHII and rain. O.ie sr.cii park is located at the airs'.rip219 words
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Letter93 1946-04-20 2 I remember having read m the papers some time ago that an order had been made that criminals convicted of carrying arms are liable to be sentenced to death. In your paper of April 10,1 read that a driver had been forced out Oii his taxi93 words
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Letter427 1946-04-20 2 In view of he current rumours regarding pending legislation whereby facili ies will be given ;o ex-tenants of houses to enable thorn to obtain possession if premises previously occupied by •hem I feel that it is time 'o draw th° attention of the Government to the possible427 words
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Letter95 1946-04-20 2 Before the Japanese declaration of war there was a general appeal to Eurasians and Chinese to join the Royal Army Medical Corps. We did, with the thought of doing our bit for King and country. When Singapore fell some of us were interned and sent to different95 words
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Letter118 1946-04-20 2 In your issue of Apr 11 you say: "On the liberaticn thr R.A.F. moved Int3 Kalian? and completed the work that th? Japs had 'cegun". etc. The fa^ts arp as follow: At the end of September, trn 627 Fwd. Airfieli En?ine«r Groin moved into Kallane: Sine? th118 words
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Letter72 1946-04-20 2 It was stat-d In th? Stra ts Times of Feb. 9. 1946. that 'it has net yet be?n decided, it is cfrrial|j stat?d. whether intrre&t will fcr payable on aeccunts wliic'i had not be»«n operated during the Japanese orcupafon"'. Two months have pas-id .'ir.ee the above statement was72 words
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Advertisement40 1946-04-20 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! T. S. (HONG. O.I), F.P.O.C. BBSBBBBB'^aSBk- SBBBBBBB^i^IS40 words
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Advertisement173 1946-04-20 2 MARDEN COMPANY Refrigerating Engineers 82. Orchard Road Singapore CHARMING «c ATTRACT! YE DANCE HOS 1 ESSES With Spcvallv Bri M;.lavan Music To Entertain f$ //a^. Where Von You li2}ljLCC?r_ Spend I Nightly At mm^~ A Enjoy More 'Phone 6181—28 Cavena*h X oad (off o essmi R<l.) WHITE ANTS tic RAT173 words
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450 1946-04-20 3 First Meeting Of Board Since Decent berl 941 Excluding personal emoluments, the Sineaoarc Rural Board expects to spend a total sum of about §1,500,000 for the nine months ending December this year, and to receive m revenue about 5322,000 over the same period.450 words
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Article302 1946-04-20 3 Campaign Against Malaria Th Singapore Heaith Department is concentrating its efforts on the eradication of breeding spots of malaria carrying mosquitoes. It has not the staff or transport yet to deal with purely nuisance mosquitoes. There is no danger of an epidemic ot malaria m Singapore. These facts on mosquitoes302 words
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Article251 1946-04-20 3 Straits Times C on IPOH, Apr. lf>. At the end of a three-J.iy trial m the Pcrak Superior Court, Lieut -Col. J. G. Adams founi Lam Wan? Chak guilty on all four counts of causing hurt to four Chinese with intent to rxtort confessions. Lrm251 words
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146 1946-04-20 3 Straits Times Corr: PENANG, April 19.— Qualifications for voting to the Pcnang Settlement Council were considered and agreed upon by the Georgetown Advisory Council at yesterday's closed session, according to an official press release just published. The Council after a lengthy discussion decided that a146 words
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289 1946-04-20 3 Deportation Of Chinese Questioned Chinese have been expelled from Singapore under the civil law of the colony on the grounds tnat I their expuls.on was conducive to i the pubi'j ccod. This reply was given by Mr. George Hall, the Colonial Secretary, in the House of Commons i yesterday toReuter - 289 words
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Article115 1946-04-20 3 It is evident that there are dishonest people flooding the streets cf Singapore with cigarettes using women and poor people as pawns in cigarette profiteering and offenders must be punished to stop this malpractice, remarked Mr. K. M. Byrne in the Third Court on Thursday when he115 words
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192 1946-04-20 3 Severe penalties are baing asked for m the courts for those who disregard the building by-laws m the Singapore rural creas, said Mr. W. K. Wilton, chairman of the Rural Board, on Thursday. He said that although, under the 8.M.A., a large number of unauthorized192 words
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Article186 1946-04-20 3 Union To Spends $60 Millions The Malayan Union Government has budgetted to spend a sum not exceeding $60,000,000 on public and railway services during April, May and June this year, as against the appropriation of a sum not exeseding $11,000,000 earmarked lor expenditure by the Government of Singapore over the186 words
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Article403 1946-04-20 3 Further Statement On Reparations Failure to submit an estimat"* or the submission of an incomplete estimate to the Financial S3cretary's Office before April 28. 1946, will not prejudice the submission of a claim, states an official release on Reparations for War Damage. No special forms are being issued for the403 words
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Article41 1946-04-20 3 Straits Times Cnrr: PEXAXG. Apr. 18. Piracy inside Penang; harbour was reported last ni;ht. when armed robbers in II s ,i>in;uis att.uked an Indian iunk and after sverpowtrin? the new. escaped with 100 bags of rice.41 words
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Advertisement900 1946-04-20 3 THE MALAYAN EX POWS AND INTERNEES. It is proposed to hold a meeting of the Malayan Ex PoWs and Interncer, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday the 23rd April at the Adelphl Roof Garden with the object of forming an Association to protect and prr;note their Interests All interested are Invited900 words
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Advertisement458 1946-04-20 3 RAFFLES HOTEL TONIGHT DANCE 9.00 p.m. to 12.00 pm. Amissior C iiar^rs: SI 00 to Non -Residents. GARRICK GEYLANG Phone ***** Vmt Pay 3 13. f.:.O 15 p m. M.G.Ms Itorrcanticome'ty Riot 'LOVE CRAZY' wi h W.llinni Powell A: Myrun 1 ny If you haven't been Love Crazy then yi.u'il458 words
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528 1946-04-20 4 LABOUR TO NATIONALISE IRON AND STEEL Churchill In Scene With Government LONDON, Apr. 17 The British Government announced in the House of Commons today that the Iron and Steel Industry is largely to pass into public ownership. While the necessary legislation is prepared discussion.? will take place to ensure thatReuter - 528 words
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Article153 1946-04-20 4 LONDON, Apr. 17—The "gold ruili" on \he London Stock Ex- change, which started yesterday on the news of ihe sensationally ri a rike m the Orange Free State, continued unaba'ed today. Prices of Orange Free State Issues "went through the roof" when the 3 ockReuter - 153 words
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Article121 1946-04-20 4 Malayan representatives, comprising 108 officers and other ranks and 25 ethers, who have been chosen to attend the Victory Parade to be held m London on June 8, will leave Singapore m the middle of next we:>k and bs away for three months, returning at the cind121 words
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Article190 1946-04-20 4 NUREMBERG, April 18:—The former Nazi Governor General of Poland, Haas Frank, said m the witness box today that Germany's guilt m destroying Jews would not be wiped out m a thousand years. "I feel a terrible guilt within me over the atrocities. I cannot allow It onReuter - 190 words
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Article71 1946-04-20 4 NEW YORK. Apr. 18—In the New York Stock Market today, stocks advanced with industrials reaching a new high since October 4. 1931. Oib responded to the.administration's suggestion to remove controls from thi industry, with Atlantic Refining, Playgu-h 0.1, and Philips Pc rol^um and others reaching new highs. AmusementsUP - 71 words
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Article70 1946-04-20 4 Four Chinese armed with pistols robbed a compatriot m Pekin Street at 10.25 p.m. on Wednesday. They got away with about $200 In cash and a wrist watch valued at 575. On the same day six men. four Chinese and two Indians, threatened the lr.mates of 377-1 Kampong70 words
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Article31 1946-04-20 4 WASHINGTON, Apr. 19.—The United States has Invited Russia for a discussion next month on its request for a $1,000,000,000 loan, an in fj:med Government official here stated.—Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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744 1946-04-20 4 Time For Government Aid To Rubber Industry S raits Times. Corr: KUALA LUMPUR, Apr. 17.— "The time has come for the Government to step m and assist rubber estate owners. I Speaking for Asiatic owners, I can say their need for financial assistance is very pressing. a.nd until such assistance744 words
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Advertisement541 1946-04-20 4 MALAYAN RAILWAY C an rllation ot passenger train stops on Singapore Island Tannin, Bukit Panjang and Kranjl I have been closed as passenger stations. Train No. 12 Up (8.0 p.m. night mail Jrom Singapore to Kuala LumI pur) has ceased to stop at Bukit Timah. Starting on MonJay. 22nd April541 words
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