The Straits Times, 21 June 1946
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Title Section20 1946-06-21 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED OVER A CENTURY EIGHT PAGES. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JUNE 21. 1946. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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658 1946-06-21 1 Evacuation Complete By The End Of The Year TWELVE hundred and fifty buildings m Singapore, nearly half the properties formerly held by the Services, have been de-requisitioned since February, according to a communique issued by Headquarters, South-East Asia Command, yesterday. On June 1 there658 words
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Article68 1946-06-21 1 LONDON, Thurs.— Mr George Hall, the Colonial Secretary, stated in the House of Commons today that it had been decided that Penan* should be a free port, and that the whole island should be included in the free port ar*"a. He was replying to Capt.Reuter - 68 words
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27 1946-06-21 1 ROME, Thurs.— Thirteen people were killed and 52 injured when a Rome bound passenger rain collided with a stationary goods train.— Reuter.Reuter - 27 words
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Article55 1946-06-21 1 CAIRO, Thurs.— lt uas officially announced yesterday that the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem and turned up at Cairo an i been summoned to the Palace by King Farouk. The Mufti told the King that he was a refugee asking protection. The communique did not state whetherUP - 55 words
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Article133 1946-06-21 1 Bidault The New French President PARIS, Thursday. THE Foreign Minister, M. 1 Georges Bidault, was elected President of the Interim Government of France by the Constituent Assembly today. The unofficial tally showed that he received SN votes. M. Bldaulfs election was virtually assured when the socialists planned to give their133 words
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Article85 1946-06-21 1 Agreements In Paris PARIS, Thurs.— The Foreign Ministers' Council agreed today that British and American troops in Italy, and Russian tioops in Bulgaria should be evacuated within ninety days aftrr psace treaties with thcs» two countries have gone into effect. Working In an exceedingly conciliatory atmospher?, the ministers broke theAP - 85 words
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Article173 1946-06-21 1 ONE minute afier .sentence of death had been passed on him for vmc crimes (n Siam-Burma "sicatn" railway PoWs, Lt. Hisaahi Nobusawa, 41-year-old Jap doctor, made a sensational suicide a i tempt in the Singapore Cntn.s Court at Nassim Koad yest-udiy. Taking guards and others173 words
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50 1946-06-21 1 BANGKOK, Thurs.— The Royal Commission set ud m Bangkok to inqu.re into the circumstances of the death of King Ananda Mahldol has inspected the late kins's bedroom. The Commisson is to hold Its first public hearing m the Ministry of Justice bu lding today.— U.P.UP - 50 words
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Article416 1946-06-21 1 NEW YORK, Thurs.— Sir Alexander Cadogan, British representative on the Security Council, endorsed the United States plan for atomic disarmament In a speech before UNO's Atomic Energy Commission yesterday He pledged 3ritain's fullest possible contribution to plans to set up an international atomic development authority withReuter - 416 words
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Article180 1946-06-21 1 GAMMANS ASKS ABOUT BACK PAY LONDON, Thursday. PAPT. GAMMANS, Conser- vative, who recently returned from Malaya, asked the Colonial Secretary in the Commons today what reply he had sent to the memorandum of the Junior Civil Services Association of the Malayan Union regarding back pay during the Japanese occupation. HeReuter - 180 words
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Article, Illustration55 1946-06-21 1 Three Chiefs of Staffs were presented with the Honorary Freedom of the City of London recen ly. Field- Marshal Viscount Alanbrwke, Admiral of the Fleet Viscount Cun nine ham and Marshal of the Royal Air Force Viscount Portal saluting the Colours of the Rojal Marine Guard55 words
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Article36 1946-06-21 1 BOMBAY, Thurs Seismographs here recorded an earthquake shock of moderate intensity at 6 a.m. toiav. The epicentrum was indicated as abcut ('55 miles away, but it was impossible to say in which direction. Reutcr.Reuter - 36 words
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127 1946-06-21 1 Slight Rubber Price Increase Expected Tom Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Wednesday. THE Anglo- American negotiations over the price of rubber have ended. A communique will be issued at the week-end, but nothing sensational is expected. Reuter reports that an increase in the price of rubber may be as much as127 words
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Article115 1946-06-21 1 Kashmir Arrest Of Nehru KEW DELHI, ThUTft PANDIT NEHRU was arrested this moaning at D< m.'l m the State of Kashmir, after defying a ban on his entry into the State. Earlier, Pandit Nehru was slightly injured by ai Indian soldier's oayon when he arriv.d at tnn border of Kashmir.Reuter; AP - 115 words
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210 1946-06-21 1 Japs Help To Extinguish S'pore Blaze MORE than 130 Japanese pilsoners of war together with, British and Indian soldiers worked in close co-operation with members of the Army Fire Service and Municipal fire bri^ada helped to extinguish a lire wn.cii broke out at a bilhess dump at Havelock Road, next210 words
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Article419 1946-06-21 2 Cargo For Singapore Hong Kong And N.E.L BANGKOK, Thursday. r iTWO ships are to sail from here m the next ten days carrying rice to Malaya. They are the "Bidor" and the "Kola Keponf?," part of a fleet of nine ships which m the nextAP; UP - 419 words
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248 1946-06-21 2 Tension High In Palestine Yesterday JERUSALEM, Thui<' THE British Military AuthcI rities lifted thj curfew at Tel Aviv at midnight last night but th 3 city rem&ina cut of bounds to Bt\t:sh troops and tension heighten, a throughout Palestine today. The countryside teemed with intensified military activity. Road blocks were248 words
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Article63 1946-06-21 2 THE HAGUE, Thurs— The new proposals for a Dutch-Indonesian settlement, submitted yesterday by the Indonesian "Premier Sutan Sjahrir, were stated by ths Dutch to be a serious step backwards, according to an official communique. Sutan Sjahrir proposed a treaty with the Netherlands containing formal recognition63 words
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Article, Illustration64 1946-06-21 2 The Duke of Northumberland wss married to the Lady Elizabe'h Montagu-Douglas-Scott at Westminster Abbey on June 12. The new Duchess is the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleurh and a niece of the Duche s of Gloucester. The King and Queen and the64 words
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Article517 1946-06-21 2 TOKIO, Thursday. A FORMER Japanese propagandist Nabufumi Ito has testified m the war crimes trial that the Japanese War Ministry issued propaganda "of an inflammatory nature for the purpose of preparing the Japanese people for war against the United States and Britain." He said he becameUP - 517 words
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Article94 1946-06-21 2 BELGRADE, Thursday. THE former Chetnik leader, Mihailovitch and a Chetnik Lieutenant. Miles Glistic, faced each other in a diamatic court room scene yesterday and gave conflicting testimony on the extent of Mihailovitch's blame for collaborating with the enemy and fighting Marshal Titos partisans. Glistic repeated theAP - 94 words
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Article177 1946-06-21 2 Von Papen Argues with Prosecutor NUREMBURG, Thursday. VON PAPEN, who returned to the witness box in lus own defence denied knowledge that the German foreign office financed and directed the Henlein Sudeten movement and the Rumanian Iron Guards. He termed as "ridiculous" a report by Kaltenburnner in 1944 naming VonUP - 177 words
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Article175 1946-06-21 2 LONDON, Thursday.—Answering a question In the House of Commons yestprday about war "rvmage ctrnpens^tion in Malaya, 1 .r. George Hall, the Colonial Secretary, said: "The secretary ol the claims commission will leaving by air early in Jclj establish the necessary organisation in preparation for the ar-Reuter - 175 words
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Article45 1946-06-21 2 FRANKFURT, Thurs.- Colonel Jack W. Durant and his WAC Captain wife arrived here by Diane yesterday lrom the United States to face court martia' m connection with the inquiry into the theft of the Hesse c r jv n jewels.— A. P.45 words
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Article449 1946-06-21 2 "Dangers To World Peace Smuts CAPETOWN, Wednesday. FlfcLD-MARSHAL SMUTS, South African Prime Minister, told the Union House of Assembly today that if difference-} among the Foreign Ministers on Italian settlement persisted a very grave issue would arise. A new division might start m Europe which might have very far-reaching effects449 words
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Article421 1946-06-21 2 BATAVJA, iiiu.sday. INVESTIGATORS were today reported to be hunting for a Japanese Colonel who is believed to be m possession of the majority of $15 millions (Straits) worth of jewels, gold and currency missing from (he fabulous "Treasure of Nakamura," writes Harry Hoogendoorn, Associated Press correspondent.421 words
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Article66 1946-06-21 2 Eighteen Thousand Army Deserters LONDON, jac!: Lawson, the Minister for War told the house of Commons, itday that at the end of Apri! ar the total number oi .^oldi^rs at present nosted as dt~>erters was 18.75S of whom ISJBS had been recorded M t one year. These figures ;nrluded ardReuter - 66 words
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Article51 1946-06-21 2 U.K Cloth es Ration Increa sed LOVOON. TY--X rati-in of rlothir»* ronnons lor to pMird which begins m August wi'l be increased from 2fi fIOWI it V" 1 3"n'lll"H U.e House of Commons today Ths has i>e"n possih'o fcj I nrovprrent m tlr* nrodactlon of -Jo?bir.(T lor the home mrReuter - 51 words
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Advertisement94 1946-06-21 2 k Visit the reliable and Genuiuc Persian Burkhara Carpet Store at Your Service from 1933. AMIR SONS, 276, Orchard Road, Singapore. ~AN IDEAL RENDEZVOUS FOUND FOR YOU! GRAND ■OPENING TO-NIGHT OF THE VENUS G Jk Sm H? 3u S% (On Site Of The Former GAEMEM CABARET) GREAT WORLD PARK AT94 words
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Advertisement223 1946-06-21 2 NOTICE. The cfflre of the 5.M.0., Slnja^oie will bo transierrcd lrom Kanasng Kcibau Hospital to the General Hospital with effect trom th? morning of Friday June 21st. On and after that tlr.t2 all correspondenc3 and a'l m?s;aße> should be d re?;ed to th 2 General H?spl al. Taschone number Is223 words
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Advertisement110 1946-06-21 2 INDIAN MADE CARPETS and RU©S To U.K. Against Individual Requirements. For further particulars write to SHROFF'S CURIOS CARPETS LTD. 9-B, Chowrlnghe Place, CALCUTTA. Post Box No. 8966. GRAMS: OMSHROFF.' STRAITS TIMES PRINTING DEPT. has received stocks of co'oured Jightwci^ht maniiold paper. We are now able to qul reasonable rates for110 words
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377 1946-06-21 3 Speedier Release Of Houses In Singapore Military Occupy 1,753 Homes From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Wed. HEWS of a speedier return of requisitioned property to normal use in Malaya and the coming release in Singapore of surplus army transport was given in the House of Commons when the Secretary of377 words
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Article41 1946-06-21 3 The Financial Secretary's office m Singapore denies repoits circulating m Singapore that the Straits dollar is to be f*c«al atcd. "We know nothing about it," was the reply to an inquiry by the Straits Times yesterday.41 words
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Article92 1946-06-21 3 Emigrants who have had the'.r ration cards cancelled on receipt of their boat 4 r!'d. i>nd are still awaiting passages, may apply to the Rationing Officer, hationing Ofi'icv, Maxwell Road, Singapore, for temporary ration cords. The public of Singapore were informed that all persons drawin-: illegal92 words
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Article83 1946-06-21 3 Gave British Away: Gaoled From Our Own Correspondent ALOR STAR Wed. FOR collaborating with the Japanese during the occupation, Puteh Marican was today sentenced to ten years' rigorous imprisonment by Lt.-Col. Massie m the Superior Court. The sentence is subject to confirmation. During January, 1342, Marican brought a party of83 words
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61 1946-06-21 3 M. Gabriel Morand, French Consul has arrived from Paris by air to reopen and reorganise the French Consulate-General m Singapore. The Consul-General for France, Count de Fleurieu and his staff are expected here m the near future. The French Consulate-Gene-ral is temporarily located at the Cathay61 words
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Article221 1946-06-21 3 MALACCA FREE OF CRIME From Our Own Correspondent MALACCA, Wed. WHILE the pres:nt crim.! wave is worrying the authorities in the principa' towns of the Malayan Union iind in Singapore, Malacca by comparison is peaceful and has been practically free from any major crime during the last few months. From221 words
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260 1946-06-21 3 Governor's Powers Against Gangsters SIR Franklin Ghnson, Governor of Singapore, m a state nirnt yesterday said that he has received special powers from the Colonial Secretary. Mr. George Hall, to deal with lawlessness m Singapore, m answer to his cable to the Colonial Office a fortnight ago. The Governor proposes260 words
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Article70 1946-06-21 3 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Thurs.— The attempted shooting of a prominent Penang Chinese, Ong Eng Hock on May 3 this year had a sequel m the Police Court today when two Chinese, Tan Keng Seng and An? Eng Huat, were produced before Mr. W. Foulsham on70 words
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159 1946-06-21 3 Stolen Watch Case Ends In Acquittal FOLLOWING a unanimous ver- diet of not guilty by a common jury, Mr. Justice Moor in the Assize Couit on Wednesday acquitted Tan Ah Kee, a young Chinese, on a charge of disfroncs ly retaining a stolen watch at $80. The prosecution alleged that159 words
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Article56 1946-06-21 3 Unknown Chinese Found Murdered From Our Own Co. >esporoin: PENANG, Tues The body ot a Chinese with stab rounds oi vhc t.f'k and abdomen and with b)th h.nds tied to trie barx was found by the Province Welleslcr/ police patrol at Kampong Java, Butterworth, early this morning The identity of56 words
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Article206 1946-06-21 3 BATAVIA, Wed. i THE production of native iubberj m the western division of: Borneo has shown a steady increase since February of this year, according to a survey of thp NEI rubber position by the, Batavia daily "het Dagblad." It is expected that before the end206 words
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Article, Illustration38 1946-06-21 3 Mr. Malcolm MatDon.ild chatting with the Chiness Con-sul-General, Dr. Wu PaakShingr, and Mr. Chen Wen Tens, at the cocktail party on Wednesday. Below, Mr. C M, Chuang, 1 't'oducing Mr. MacDonald to MLss Yap.38 words
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Article178 1946-06-21 3 India Agent On Tour In S.E. Asia MAKING the initial slart of his spec al mission tj South Ea*t-A:-ia territo.its, Ar. S. K. Chettur, Representative of the Government of India in Malaya, is emplaning today for British North Borneo and Sarawak on a week's tour. Mr Chettur has been deputed178 words
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Article138 1946-06-21 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) ALOR STAP, Wed. -A Malay youth. Shaari bin Saral. who on June 4 made a daring escape m broad daylight b forcing open the wire-netting of a window m a cell attached to the court vhi'.e being detained after his conviction on138 words
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96 1946-06-21 3 From Our Own Cor respon lent SEREMBAN, V/od. AN Emergency General Meeting of the N.S. Planters' Association was held recently at Sungei UJone Club, Seremban The main item on the agenda was labour and cost of living rates. The meeting decided t3 recommend to the96 words
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87 1946-06-21 3 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Wed. THE Resident Commissioner of Penang, Mr. S. N King, at a Press conference tonay, declared feat "no goods whatsoever are being reserved exclusively for Europeans." Mr. King gave this assurance m reply to complaints received irom the public87 words
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534 1946-06-21 3 Commons Told Of TransferOf Borneo To British Crown .From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Wednesday. IN announcing m the House of Commons today that agreement has now been reached between the Government* and the directors of the British North Borneo (Chartered) onipany, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. George534 words
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Article141 1946-06-21 3 Cheaper Meat In Singapore THERE v.as no m mediate lion m the pri c of lj.al lr si» meat lcllowins the salj day of frozen Australian b «f, but market stall keepeis are unanimouiy of the opinion that prices will be forced down. All except the brs, cuts of Austral'an141 words
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Article59 1946-06-21 3 AN Indian. Ahmad M.-era Laf>bey, appeared before Mr. Paul Ctorr m the First Police Court I yesterday on a chartre of goin^ about Telok Ayer Street on Wednesday night armed with a dagger. After the charge had been explained, the cace was postponed ito59 words
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Advertisement305 1946-06-21 3 NOTICE. Tenders will be received at t'.e effle:of the Direct ;r. M d.cal Ser\i;e;. ..ore, Eeco'id Floor. Municipal Bu W.i'gs. up to the 21th cf Jun;. 1940. ftr the supp'y of th 3 fcl'.owing: A. Hosp '.als. ta> Forts' urTs to G nerntr.ent Hcsp.ULs; (b) Firewood and Charcoal to Government305 words
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Advertisement197 1946-06-21 3 COMING TO THE P AVILI ON H^iflpPQ^ EAGLE TION^f???^^^ JOYCE CAREY <s/^^^^B CYRIL RAYMOND '•'•04n0i H^^^Kjjjii wi A NOEL COWAQp ONE GUILD PRQIu:. TiQM Sri pi T^=J^k~"J:^^^^H =-j SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO.. LTD. PRIME AUSTRALIAN BEEF FRESH FROZEN The following cuts of Prime Australian Beef are now on sun at197 words
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Obituary26 1946-06-21 4 DEATH Young. On 20th June 1946 at the lan 1-oek Seng Hospital, Singapore. Henry BulJer Yuun«, t>4 yi-ais luueral ct Bidacari cemetery at 4 p.m. today.26 words
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Article162 1946-06-21 4 Messrs. Low Kuk Chow.. Low Kok Nam (David), Low Kok Cl.cong (Joe), Low Kok Yuen and Lok Kok Ytn be~ to thank all relatives and lriench who so kindly attended the fu v ral of their beloved mother, Mrs. Low Slew Ton; (nee Madam Yong Ngan Chun) who passed162 words
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1067 1946-06-21 4 The Straits Times Singapore, Friday. June 21, 1946. The Army Gets A Move On The communique issued byHeadquarters, South-East Asia Command, last night on civilian accommodation occupied by the Army m Singapore is a most welcome and timely statement on what has become a burning question. For some weeks past1,067 words
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Article80 1946-06-21 4 DLAMES raging through under- ground ammun.tion dumps at Haenigsen, 15 miles north-east of Hanover, were approaching the greater part of the remaining art llery ammunition to complete the destruction caused by an explosion yesterday, which occurred 70 leet underground m the former German dump m a disused saltReuter - 80 words
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Article, Illustration19 1946-06-21 4 A Chinese artist's imptess'on of the multi-le- pllion fashion observed m Singapore streets t oday.19 words
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110 1946-06-21 4 PWIMMING enthusiasts frttt v eagerly awaiting the reopening of the Mount Emily Swimming Pool for the pubi c. The pool can at present Le u-^ed by Service men only. "A Civilian In Uniform", m a recent letter m the Straits Times, says the110 words
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Letter111 1946-06-21 4 AS I was parsing by Mount Emily swimming p-:vl two days ago, I saw on irr door the words written m wh te chalk, "1.0.R5. only." On looking m at the rool. I saw half a dozen Indian soldiers present. I am one of the many111 words
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Letter102 1946-06-21 4 I CWIMMING has recently become the most popular sport, m S ngapore. I suggest that the tide-table be re-introduced m your paper for the benefit of your readers, especially swimm ng enthusiasts who live some Jistance from tre coast. CHAN CHIEU YEAM. Singapore, June 13. The weekly tide-102 words
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Letter144 1946-06-21 4 ALL staff we iking under the Education Department m Singapore, especially the teachers, are subject to strict instructions from the head of the Department, that those who are late for duty will have their salary cut or fined. How can we be sure of cominf early, when144 words
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148 1946-06-21 4 THE appointment by Pandit Nehru of an ex -Colonel of the I.NA. j Administrative Branch) as Adviser on Indian Relief m Malaya, will. I am sure, be welcomed by the Indian communities here, provided .the rost of such relief is to he met from the148 words
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Letter66 1946-06-21 4 AT the 3rd mile Coast Road i here today. 1 saw a gar.g, of P.W.D. Tamil coolies BlKbj m trenches which had been presumably dug as defensive positions by the Japanese. As I passed them, along comes a 3-ton Army lorry full of Jap prisoners wildly gesticulating66 words
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Letter82 1946-06-21 4 I WOULD like to enlighten your correspondent "Thrte Watts," and all your readers, anc yourself, as to tho fact thai Asiatic government servants j who were interned, and had nu chance to go out of the country after the liberation, havr not yet been paid their salary82 words
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Letter238 1946-06-21 4 I AM an ex-evacuea frcm India, where I have observed the rigid import co Itrols, specially from the nonsterling countries. Imports from the non-sterling areas are being permitted m India, on the prewar scale, based on a quota system. Quotas have been allotted only to the importers238 words
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Letter147 1946-06-21 4 HAVING come to understand i lf that the Governor has allowed the public to apply j for the loan of furniture I fror.. the Custodian of Enemy Property, may v.c know whether this privilege is extended to the I local Government staff or Europeons only' How about those147 words
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Article610 1946-06-21 4 T. LEIJSSIUS - What Is A Eurasian In Malaya? T. LEIJSSIUS By [At a conference of Eurasian associations a& Kuala Lumpur recently it was proposed thiit request should be made to the Government of the Malayan Union to fix an official definition of the term "Eurasian," with a view to questions arising out610 words
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Advertisement116 1946-06-21 4 Protect Youi? Property Erom TERMITES Our Termite Extermination and Property Maintenance Service gives effective protection from the ravages of White Ants. Prooertirs regularly serviced by us prewar are m a much better state of preservation today than properties not subjected to our supervision. This fact bears convincing testi mony to116 words
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442 1946-06-21 5 420 Passengers On 'Empress Of Australia' Arrivals Complain Of Conditions Aboard By A Special Correspondent CTRONG criticism of the conditions under which they had travelled was made to me today by some of 420 returning Malayans who arrived from U.K. yesterday. There was an atmosphere of chaos when 21,833ton liner442 words
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Article, Illustration281 1946-06-21 5 MALAYA IN FOOD FILM pRESENT-DAY conditions I on the food front to Malaya will be portrayed m an instructive documentvry lilm covering the world food crisis which is now unuer production in London, 'lhe lilm is expected to be r?aJy lor pubic exhibition in October this ycer. This was disclosed281 words
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Article102 1946-06-21 5 »THE Governor-General, the Gov- ernor of the Malayan Union and the Governor of Singapore conferred together in Johore Bahru yesterday momins and yesterday afternoon, states an official announcement. This is one of a series sf such conferences which will take place periodically to ke*p under review problems common102 words
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Article85 1946-06-21 5 MESSAGES have been exchanged between the Governor of S ngapore, Sir Franklin Gimson, and Viscount Louis Mountbatten, Supreme Allied Commander, South-East Asia. The Governor's message reads: "May I, on behalf of the people of Singapore, congratulate you on H s Majesty's recognition of the meritorious services85 words
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Article220 1946-06-21 5 A SOLDIER of the Malay Regiment at Port Dickson who had seen active service at Dungun, Trergganu, during the Japan- S3 invasion of Malaya, was jesterday found guilty by a common jury in the Singaoore Assize Court and convicted by Mr. Justice Moor on charges of220 words
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Article153 1946-06-21 5 Detective Helped Him A prosecution witness at the inquiry into hurt charges against Syed Hussein Ali Alsagoff. Ignatius Carvalho and P. Suppiah, former officers of the JapSpecial Branch, held before Mr. H. A. Forrer in the Ssventh Police Court yesterday admitted receiving assistance trom the second accused whilst he was153 words
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66 1946-06-21 5 PEE vaccination is available for children at any of the if ant welfare clinics m town. The cmtres a«* Prinstp Street Clinic, Joo Chiat Clinic, Krtta A>er Clinic, KandanK Kerbau market office, ani the Municipal dispensary (Municipal building next to Adelphi Hotel). Al tiouch66 words
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Article55 1946-06-21 5 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG. Wed. pHARGED with kidnapping thre-e girls— ls. 10 and 7 years of age— from the lawful guardianship of their mother, an Indian named Sanas was produced before Lt.-Col. DrakeErockman In the Butterworth Court on Wednesday and was granted bail of $100. The case55 words
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Article361 1946-06-21 5 Progress In Malayan Agriculture From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. l ECTURES and demonstrations are being given by military units throughout the Malayan U..ion to assist the Department of Agriculture in their "Grow More Food' campaign. A large number of tools has been distributed by the department in connection361 words
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69 1946-06-21 5 S.T.C. £20,000 Is Only Gross Figure r. A. A. Ewinr, General Manager of the Singapore Traction Company, m a letter to the Straits Times points out that the operating; profit of the S.T.C. m Singapore from October to February inclusive, which amounted to about K 20.000. (Straits Times, June 20)69 words
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88 1946-06-21 5 Estate Labour Demands In Sungei Siput IP"OH, Tnu.v. WHILE stoppage of work It j imminent m large I estate groups m th« Sung. 111 1 Siput area, where Tamil; labour forces have found their employers counter-pm-posals unacceptable, about 750 of their compatriots m two of the largest estates m Lower88 words
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Article120 1946-06-21 5 MESSRS. Shaw Brothers have jn tneir own initiative purchased for the entire territory of Malaya (and Siain) one of the most discussed British productions entitled "I Live In Grosvenor Square." England's best known director, Herbeit Wilcox, is credited with the proirctioi *hile Miss Anna Neagie and120 words
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Article342 1946-06-21 5 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Thurs. THE police court was crowded to- day when cases involving 11 Penang civilians who are charge J with offences committed during the occupation were brought up again for mention before tne Magistrate, Mr. W. Foulsham. When the former Chinese school-mistress,342 words
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Article, Illustration24 1946-06-21 5 The scene at the wharf ysterday when the "EmprMs of Australia" arrived m Singapore bringing 420 civilians bark to Malaya.24 words
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231 1946-06-21 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs: rIE Malayan Union capital is extremely perturbed over the increasing influx of Europeans from England iol'owing the arrival m Singapore of three ships anri the cxpecled arrival next month of the Mauritania. Already hotels aie almost full231 words
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95 1946-06-21 5 Court Sequels To Falal Accidents From Our Own Co: respondent PSNANG. Wtd. rE fatal motor crash which occurred at Bagan Ajam. Butterworth. on the night of Juno 14. when thr*e lives were lost, had a sequel In thp Butter- worth Court today, when NallaI thamby, a lorry driver, was charged95 words
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Article235 1946-06-21 5 JAPANESE DOCTOR TO HANG A JAP dector, Lt. Hifa^h? Nobusawa, and assistant, Sgt. Eda, wc-e yesleiday sentenced to deatii oy hanging for inhuman* treatment of PoWs who 9i N m hospitals alonj,' tbi Si. mi, Burma railway. Evidence against Nobusawa ard Eda was mainly m the lorm ofl affidavits from235 words
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Article189 1946-06-21 5 Officer Weds W.V.S.Worker THE wedding took place at St. Andrew's Cathedral on Wedne:day. of Capt. Joseph John MilUrn Walker, ICth Lancers. A Buenos Aires. Argentina, to M s.s Mary Kathleen St. Clair Cobb. of the W.V.S. Cant. Walter is the so n of the lcte Mr. John Milton Walker and189 words
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Article26 1946-06-21 5 Mr R L N. Karwarrt has taken the plr.ee of Mr. D. G. Hall as Bnperftoor of Export nrti.-"*. Malayan Union. Customi j and Excise. Singapore.26 words
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Advertisement80 1946-06-21 5 TO.MORRQW s tirday ALL -!N WRESTLING w Mjun GREAT WORLD- 8 15 Xtl^^ liravy-wt Championship E< m'n->'inns Cj JEFF CONDA *P N DARA SINGH A STAN GARSIDE Jbjf Ve-sus 1)1 BOSCA BOA V\ I J SON OF KONG V*. .i! Chines* 200IT>s Tcror man gaksidk HARRY REVEL HvdJcrs'e'd Star Au80 words
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Advertisement86 1946-06-21 5 JUBILEE jfcTel. 3405 rf-JsWv^ 1.15-3.30-7-9.30 p. m. JL |J| Young Beautiful all a I *r^ man could want! W t nL^^gjjafl She invited him h to her arms and he stayed for a spell! No man can resist her! Veronica 1-akc, looking surprised m M l Married A ileh." CITS86 words
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Article151 1946-06-21 6 Imports Classified Into Three Kinds SHANGHAI Thurs.— Although sharply restricting many lines of imports— and prohibiting some— the temporary foreign trade regulations issued by the Chinese National Government have been welcomed by foreign and Chinese businessmen. The new regulations, issued m conjunction with temporary regulations governing151 words
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Article219 1946-06-21 6 SHANGHAI, Wed.— Some 400,000 Chinese, crippled and blinded m the course of the war, are to -ay enjoying a life of quiet and ease m 49 institutions especially established by the Government m different parts of China. These soldiers' homes are the first of their kindReuter - 219 words
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Article86 1946-06-21 6 BERNE. Wed— Trainloads of food, guarded by picked Swiss army units to protect them from plunderers, will leave Switzerland shortly for famine areas m Germany, Austria and Hungary under a government-sponsored relief programme called: "Switzerland heIDS 1,000,000 hungry children There are about 1.000,000 children m SwitzerlandReuter - 86 words
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Article58 1946-06-21 6 BASLE. (SWITZERLAND), TU3S. —The "Europe-Union", a Swisj movement for the unincation of Europe, has announced that it will call a m?eting of ropres?ntativcs of European na ions m Switzerland from Sept. 1 to 8. Delegates from the Netherlands, Belgium, Franc?, Great Britain, Luxembourg^, Germany, Italy, Austria and some Balkan58 words
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Article170 1946-06-21 6 LONDON, Thurs Dcci ion to drop an atomic bomb on Hiroshima was made by Mr. Churchill wi.hout consulting his War Cabinet, Capt. Blackburn (Labour, King's Norton) told the Bournemouth Labour Party Conference. tart. Blackburn added: "We oughtn't to urge sharing the bomb secrets with any PoweritAP - 170 words
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413 1946-06-21 6 WASHINGTON. Thurs.— American scientists have reported the development of a new synthetic drug they believe to be superior to atabrine or quinine for malaria. until still further trial? are mi Ho Can Cure In Two Days Like atabrine and quinine, "SN 7618" can413 words
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Article62 1946-06-21 6 SAN FRANCISCO, Tues —The San Francisco Sardine Association has been experimenting w'th Sonar, a war-time submarine detector, trying to pick un sounds made by submerged sardines. If successful, seiners will bable to operate profitably anytime, rather than solely m the dark of the moon. Heretofore theyAP - 62 words
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Article37 1946-06-21 6 CLEVELAND Ohio Mon George Paver 42, told the Divorce Court yesterday that his wife had deliberately schemed to nrive him insane. Her motive was to obtain possession of his £32,000 estate he said.37 words
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Advertisement469 1946-06-21 6 NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. S.S. "Kutsang" Is expoctid to arrive m Singapore on the 2'Jua instant and will discharge cargo In R"ads. Consigners should apply to Eoustead it Co Ltd.. Unicn Building (or Delivery Orders. SKY G. W. i Great World Park) To-nlsrht: 7 p.m. C.ll p.m. final chapters of an469 words
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Advertisement559 1946-06-21 6 MISCELLANEOUS CONVERT your Gold Ornaments, Jewellery. Diamond* etc, Ir.to Cash. Good prices offered Consist The Gold Company (Tong Lee) BO Hlrb Str-et Siiißapore Phone 3018 PEDIGREE 15 months Male Alsatian, no defects $500 Pedigree 3J yrs. Black Cocker Spaniel ***** (Ware) $150 Michael Chor.g. 92 Hugh 1 ow St Ipoh559 words
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Advertisement649 1946-06-21 6 CHINESE FRIENDLY ASSOCIATION has resuscitated and members are requested to send In their names and addresses for registration to 98 Prtnsep St. (Temporary AdJress) on or before 28.6.46. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders are Invited for the purchase of Surplus Coal Tar Jor tne p nod Ist July to 31st December 1949.649 words
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Advertisement553 1946-06-21 6 SPORTING RACEFORM tells ,ou race oy rae« how they looked In the paddock now they went m the betting and how they all ran. The Ideal *eekl> contact for Oversea* Sportsmen with racing tn England The Season by Air Mall 10 weeks trial for £6 RACEFORM. 3943 Battersea Hlgn St..553 words
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Miscellaneous286 1946-06-21 6 RADIO PROGRAMMES SINGAPORE BED n'LMIURH from noon to 2 p.m. and 30 to 11 ptn on 225 metres from noon to 2 pm un 4.82S mes sec in bi metre band and from 7.45 to 9.30 p.m. on 4.78 msc/see <n 61 metre band. CHINESE noon to 1.15 p m286 words
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Miscellaneous243 1946-06-21 6 D-m— 1222 am (JSN 2!>3* metre* JUNE 21 7.30 a.m. Radio newsrcel, 7.45 a.m Radio play, 8.30 a.m. News. 7.30 p.m. Musical theatre of the air 8 30 p.m. News, 8.40 p.m. Sandy MacPherson, 8.45 p.m. Musi; cavalcade ?A 3 L pm BBC orchestra, 10.30 p.,n Radio newj.-iei io 50243 words
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Miscellaneous291 1946-06-21 6 News, 3.40 p.m. Bandstand 4 p.m. Who's who In radio, 4.30 p.m. Strictly sentimental, 5 p.m. Aimy radio orchestra, 530 p.m. Wanderln? minstrel, 6 p.m. Best sellers, 6 30 P.m. News, 6.45 p.m. Kejooard club 7.15 p.m. India and Ceyloi half hour 7.45 p.m. Military band. 8 p.m. News, 8.05291 words
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Article, Illustration733 1946-06-21 7 EDDY GILMORE - WHO WILL BE SUCCESSOR TO STALIN? EDDY GILMORE, Bj List Of Probable Names Discussed chief of the Associated Press, Moscow. NEW YORK, Thurs.— Generalissimo Stalin is a highly respected and almost hallowed figure in Russia today and is regarded by his 193,000,000 people as probably the greatest Russian of all733 words
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Article265 1946-06-21 7 Britain's New Woman Detective WAKEFIELD, YORKSHIRE (ENGLAND). Tucs Meet Britain's new style, streamlined woman d?tective, as different from the plain feminine flatfoot of tradition us a mannequin is from charwoman. In the school where she is training for police work, she is smartly turned jut. her face expertly made up265 words
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Article71 1946-06-21 7 COLOMBO, Wed. -A ve:y larsr number of mass meetings of Muslims throughout the Island were held on one day>to protest against the Anglo-American report on Palestine. At all these meetings the following resolution was unanimously adopted: "This mass meeting of Muslims strongly condemns and rejects theUP - 71 words
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Article46 1946-06-21 7 NEW YORK, Wee.—C entring a collection of books and papers taken Irom th^ private library of Adolf Hitler and displayed m the window of a Fifth Avenue bookshon wan a pinkish affidavit m German Script. It was the P»bi«r'« K"alxction for a deg licence.- -A. P.46 words
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Article174 1946-06-21 7 MOSCOW, (By Air mail): News and views are broadcast from Moscow in 30 foreign languages and in 70 tongues of the U.S.S.R. and soon the Soviet Union's contribution to the world's radio babel will be further increased and strengthened. This country is determined her voice shall beReuter - 174 words
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Article92 1946-06-21 7 NEW YORK, Wed.— Generals Mac Arthur and Eisenhower and President Truman, are three of the most admired men m the world, by the people of the United States, according to answers to a Gallup Poll question: "What person living today m any part ofUP - 92 words
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Article87 1946-06-21 7 Stratosphere Cannon DALLAS I TEXAS Wed —A stratosphere cannon, controlled by radar and equipped with an electronic "brain," Is the principal hope of defence against 3,000-mile-per-hour rockets of the fu ture. This was suggested by Maj Gen. O. H. Barnes, Chief of Research and Development, US. Army Ordnance, in anUP - 87 words
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256 1946-06-21 7 Discharged Soldiers More Self -Conscious LONDON, Tue*.— Soldiers discharged from the British Army because of neuros s have become more self-con-scious, less sociabl? and less interested their jobs than they were before the war. according to a Ministry of Health report. A group of 392 demobilized soldiers selected from rural,UP - 256 words
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Article124 1946-06-21 7 To Destroy London WASHINGTON, Wcdnes.— Eijrht atomic bombs such M those used ajjainst Hi:osl:inu would obliterats London. Only six would be needed fir Birmingham or Glasgow. So say leading U.S. atomic sc.entists ;n their bool; "One World or None." Mr. Arthur ComDton. Chancellor of Washington University .n St. Louis, saysUP - 124 words
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Advertisement141 1946-06-21 7 DUnUf '^WBS'"JES^ 11AM.2.4.30.700t950P.U. PHONt (r^G& MiX h- -v JhOW SHOWING The Picture that caused so roach cont overry m V.v?,'.ir.i. The Mml <- ii j-I'm i;tf t. i-i «-< iaUi fJ'n wa» qi slid"- liut the IMM ■M i» l**« bl li.c Kiw «ft HMVIMM t»r.;iiv ii iiin 'Mi i141 words
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Advertisement727 1946-06-21 7 SALE BY TENDER 1. The Cus'.ociian of Prosertv. Singapore Invites tenders fcr the purchase of ths following part cv ars of which are v follows: Lot 1. Approximately 4.C00 barrels rt 33 gallon rapac ty lying at A P.C. Pa^lr Panjam Depot. Lot 2. A Quant tv of wocd oresei727 words
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Advertisement343 1946-06-21 7 Mansfield Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m S ngapor-. BLUE FUNNEL LJXI s«iin'» to Bnd frnm United Kfpiam Glenapp Sails for U.K. 21 June (•lenfinlas tMUk for IK no J ,i c .'lickory B«irn Dne from I,K t Jaly Teurrr SalK. for IK. 19 July Glenbes Salto for U.K. 20 July WESTERN343 words
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Miscellaneous401 1946-06-21 7 When a declarer loses a con- thou2ht that a successful club tract such as that In today's deal, finesse would put him in sight of the only explanation is that he easy victory, led the club queen has paid no attention to the bid- and let it ride. East won401 words
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1312 1946-06-21 8 'I'LL NEVER FIGHT AGAIN,' SAYS CONN Four Vicious Blows Gave Louis Victory NEW YORK, Wed. pUTTING his championship on the line for the 22nd time 1 since he won it, Joe Louis tonight overcame the strongest challenger m his nine-year reign by knocking out Billy Conn m two minutes, 181,312 words
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Article76 1946-06-21 8 WITHIN the next three weeks a full I.lm record of the world heavyweight championship fi°ht between Joe Louis and Billy Conn is expected to arrive m Singapore. Announcing this, It KO Radio Pictures (Malaya) who have the exclusive distribution rights to the film, sta'e that76 words
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Article210 1946-06-21 8 CIXGAPORE Boxing Buard of Control sanction has been obtained for a fight between Navy s unbeaten Teddy Lee and Siamese Som Pot;o t; former Malayan welterweight chvnpion. The contest will talc: place at the Happy Work' stadium on Sundiy June 30. and210 words
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Article118 1946-06-21 8 rr J IHE1 HE main fight at to- morrow's A wrestling at the Great World w'll be a bout between undefeated JetT Conda and Punjabi mat nan, Dtra Sintrh over ten rounds for the Ail Malayan Heavyweight chompionsiip elimination. Dara Singh has o.ice forced Conda to118 words
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Article77 1946-06-21 8 'THE following have been Invited to play soccer for the Rocklttes against St. Patricks' Schxii at Te'ok Kurau Grouad at 5.15 p.m. tomorrow Maurice Soltllo, Sydney M. Ortega, F. Gomes. Tan Eng Chla, Joe Piilay, A. Yong. V S. Foo, K. Rairachaadran. Michael Phang, G. Carneji** H.H. Kemat. N.77 words
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Article68 1946-06-21 8 T'HE following have been invited to play for the Colonials Cricket XI at Johore on Sunday: A.E. Delilkan (Captain); R. V>i lilican: J.H. de Souza; Tham Koor. Poh; W. Ratnayake; C. Colllngs: V. van Rooyen; J.N. Fernando; R.H. Perry; L. Wljeweera: G.D Webb: L. D?li!kan; L.S. Nathanielsz. Umpire, Mr.68 words
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Article60 1946-06-21 8 r PHE second England Kugby trial A In preparation for the Services International rurger matches nil* be held at the Police Training Co lege ground, Thomson K'«ad, on Monday, starling at 5 p m Anyone wishing to p'Ajr for the English side, and who h^st not bern60 words
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Article272 1946-06-21 8 LONDON. Wed. CEEDINGS in the draw lor the v Wimbledon lawn tennis championships, which begin next Monday, were issued today. Not one British player is seeded in the men's singles event. The seedings are: Men's Singles: Number one, Dinny Pails of Australia, two, J. Kramer ofReuter - 272 words
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Article113 1946-06-21 8 TN a friendly game of taoit ten' la -L held at the former Singapore Cricket Club's premises on Wednesday, the Chinese Swimming Club beat the Army Y.tyl.C.A. by eight games to one. Th> results are as follows: Singles: Lim Slew Ngh»-e beat113 words
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Article54 1946-06-21 8 r PHE following will represent the V.M.C.A. at table tennis against the Bell O'Morn Musical Association at 77, Nell Road at 7.30 p.m. tomorrow SINGLES: Wee Bwee Lee, Ang Sam Quan. Toh Shung Chee. Sob Teow Keng, Lav Kieng Hlong. DOUBLES: Funr; Ou»n Swee Cecil Wong; Tang Seek54 words
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203 1946-06-21 8 NEW YOkK. Wed. A FEW minutes aftei knockinxout Billy Conn to night, Joe Louis's usually exprewonless face was smiling broadly as he entered bis dressing room, which was crowded with frirnds and report en until the champion himself hid to stand on a bench203 words
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Article438 1946-06-21 8 Verncn Morgan - Vernon Morgan iliy Ascot Meeting ASCOT. WeJ. ANOTHER huge crowd Including •f* the King end P. me n fcu«.o t.i trekked to Ascot despite the t >rr.n::al rain and duU rklas lor the Kcyal Hur.t Cup. big sprint race of tr.e mxing. which tii wonReuter - 438 words
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Article140 1946-06-21 8 LONDON, Wed. TODAY'S close of play. County 1 cricket scores were: At the Oval. Surrey versus Derbyshire. No play today due to rain. At Portsmouth, Hampshire vs. Northamptonshire. No play today due to rain. At Barwell, Lancashire vs. Leicestershire. Lancashire Ist. innings 29 for 2. Owing toReuter - 140 words
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Advertisement353 1946-06-21 8 TO THE CAPITOL! AU vehicular Traffic and Ped rstrians Wend Their Way To The Theatre Showing The Picture with a world- wide reputation, for It HAS THE INGREDIENTS THAT GO TO MAKE HUMAN HAPPINESS, WHICH, ALONE, CAN SWEEP THE WORLDS EVILS? SEE and Laugh To Herald The Dawn Of A353 words
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