The Straits Times, 7 March 1947
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Title Section19 1947-03-07 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 184 b. EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1947. PRICE TEN FNTS19 words
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Article301 1947-03-07 1 Estates Output Multiplied By Twenty DKODUCTION m the rubber estates of the Malayan Union has improved so vastly that m December, 1946, it was almost 20 times what it was m January, 1946. Small-holding production also made a notabie increase. It almost trebled itself, the production301 words
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Article18 1947-03-07 1 HANOI, Thursday. French military authorities say that thsy have cleared Vietnam forces from an area west of Hanoi.—Reuter.Reuter - 18 words
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Article, Illustration25 1947-03-07 1 Mr Lewis V\. Dougtas, unose nomination as I'nitrd States Ambassador m London has been confirmed by the Senate, according to a I.P message from Washington.25 words
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Article136 1947-03-07 1 LONDON, Thursday. Bru.sh and French delegates are travelling to Moscow by plane and train to attend the conference of Bis Four Foreign Ministers. The conference will begin In am on Monday. foreign Ministers will ihape peace treaties for Germany and Aus ria and will decideUP - 136 words
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Article68 1947-03-07 1 WASHINGTON. T\ ursday The United Sates Navy Department announce*, yesterday that Adnural William F Halsey. t*e famous war-time command the Third Fleet, had retired as Irom March 1 on account of, "physical disability". The Navy did not indicate the r.a urt of the disability. i Adml. HaLseyUP - 68 words
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Article, Illustration32 1947-03-07 1 Lieut. -Gen Sir Neil Ritchie, Co mmander-in-Chief, South. Last Asia Land Forces, talking to the Governor of Burma's Military Secretary when he arrived at Minjraladon Vrfirld, Rangoon, on his tour of Burma.32 words
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Article416 1947-03-07 1 BATAV1A, Thursday. FOLLOWING the Washington announcement that America has protested to The Hague against the regulations which have led to the seizure of the Martin Behrman, the ship's master, Capt. Rudy Gray, has ordered his crew to resist with force any Dutch efforts to open her416 words
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Article274 1947-03-07 1 LONDON i'RUioday. DRITAIN'S industrial life u again IbMStMMi t>> L.-e mcst terrible weaiher of the win- ter, which has already cost the| country nundreds of millions of' man hours. Not a truck has been moved lr-m cillery s:d.ngs since yesterday when the great blizzard cutReuter - 274 words
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Article69 1947-03-07 1 ABOARD THE ROYAL TRAIN xaursday.— lt was annsunced toaay that the driver of the Royal baggage train, wh eh was derailed last night, died m hospital early today from injuries sustained m the wreck. The baggage "gh3st" train was following about one hour behind the trainReuter - 69 words
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Article44 1947-03-07 1 LONDON, Thursday. The name of Field Marshal Lord Wavell, outgoing Viceroy of India, will be submitted to the Cambridge University Senate on March 15 with a view to conferring on him m June the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Law. Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article138 1947-03-07 1 JERUSALEM, Thursday. A BRITISH Army camp near Hadera was attacked this morning With small arms and mortars, it is officially announced here and three British soldiers were sightly wounded. Two of the attackers are be- iicved t? have been wounded, and police dogs are followingReuter - 138 words
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Article85 1947-03-07 1 NEW YORK, Thursday:— D.spatches from Warsaw published m New York announced that a mutual assistance treaty binding Poland and Czechoslovakia to help each other m the event of any future aggression by Germany, will be signed m Warsaw on Sunday, on the eve of the Big FourUP - 85 words
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302 1947-03-07 1 LAHORE, Thursday. DIOTS broke out again today as the Governor of the Punjab, Sir Evan Jenkins, invited the Muslim League to form a Cabinet to succeed the Coalition Government. The Coalition Government, made up of Congress Party. Sikh and Unionist representatives, announced yesterdayReuter; AP - 302 words
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Article138 1947-03-07 1 wawivixnu, inursaay. IN "he heat of a successful coui:ter-i,ffersive iigu:nst Commun sts south of the Sungar; Rier which resulted m the breaking of the eightday 'siegi of Tehhui, the Nationalists have driven to the nort. em bank of the river at several points and established138 words
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Article33 1947-03-07 1 PARIS. Thursday.-Prtaj correspondents m Paris are trying •to check the obscure origin of a rumour that Franco has been assassinated. The rumour so lar has proved to be groundless—Reuter.33 words
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Article203 1947-03-07 1 LONDON, Thursday. DETAILS of the proposed new constitution for Hong Kong were given to the House of Commons yesterday by the Colonial Secretary, Mr. Arthur Creech Jones. It had been recommended by ttie Governor of Hong Kong, he said, that a Municipal Council should be createdReuter - 203 words
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Advertisement39 1947-03-07 1 tPIAIHONPS* tuumrAcrmmt Jimuna t mumob miKtatrrs tAmrs Ptacf HEENAN FROUDE LTD. WORCESTER ENGLAND DESIGNERS OF THE LARGEST NUMBER OF INCINERATORS IN THE WORLD BpfifL J S USED IN CHANGI GAOL Tilifin ir fi t/A if., w/tt A J- Mil39 words
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Advertisement33 1947-03-07 1 IN OTHER PAGES Indian Princes Reserve Freedom 2 Malays Will Benefit from Empire Talks J Editorial Governor Visits Disturbed Kedah Area* 5 "Sober warning" to Sarawak Go*. Financ* Sp«r* TICER CUB Gathering Strength33 words
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Article471 1947-03-07 2 No Decision To Join Assembly The Times Correspondent DELHI, Thursday. THE statement issued on behalf of the Chamber of Princes denying that they had made any decision concerning participation m the Constituent Assembly is apparently intended to safeguard the Chamber's freedom of action and prevent public opinion471 words
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Article94 1947-03-07 2 PARIS, Thursday.— The dismissal of Admiral Thierry D'Argenlieu as High Commission-.' r for Indochina was generally approved m editorials by the strikebound Paris newspapers, broadcast over the French radio today. Leftwing papers, however, criticised the appointment of Emile Bollaert on the ground that it represented no changeReuter - 94 words
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Article398 1947-03-07 2 TRUMAN WACO, TEXAS, Thursday. rISIDENT Truman today called for the abolition of world trade barriers and attacked iso'ationism in a speech at Baylor University, made on his way home from a state visit to Mexico. In a review of United States foreign economic policy, he declared thatReuter - 398 words
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Article85 1947-03-07 2 RANGOON, Thursday, rwo villages near Pyinmana, m central Burma, v ere totally wiped ou: and 34 members of the village defence corps killed by a gang o! some 500 armed bandits test week-end, according to reports received here yesterday. Scores of villagers men. wor.ien and childrenReuter - 85 words
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Article103 1947-03-07 2 CHICAGO. Thursday. FE American Medical ASMelation Journal announces .he discovery of a powerful, iew germ killing agent cabled 'bacitracin." Bacitracin was named aft*i Margaret Tracy, a seven-year-old 5irl. Two scientists developed the ;erm killing agent from a germ ney f.und in an infected part ;f Margaret Tracy'sReuter - 103 words
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180 1947-03-07 2 LONDON, Thursday —Mr. Arthur Creech-Jones, Colonial Secretary, told the House of Commons yesterday that he was aware that the Rubber Regulation Enactments had so far remained on the Statute Books In the Malayan Union. Immedate steps were, however, being taken180 words
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489 1947-03-07 2 LONDON, Thursday. pROFESSOR A. M. Low, pas. I President of the British inter-Planetary Society, jays in an interview that he eess the first trip to the mcon taking place within the next 50 or 60 years. He believes the trip will fcr made byReuter - 489 words
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Advertisement677 1947-03-07 2 NOTICES AUCTION SALE OF. Wax polished teak household furniture miscellaneous goods etc comprising: Bitting Room suites, dining table, sideboard, almeirahs. electric table fans, glass fruit bowls, flower vases, floor rugs, electric Irons, camera, cine-camera, organ, lampshades, trays. 30 dozen Milk of Magnesia. 7 dozen Grape Juice, 120 dozen Jam. 9677 words
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Advertisement714 1947-03-07 2 NOTICES. NOTICE. Members of the Universities ol Oxford and Cambridge residing m Singapore are Invited to attend a meeting to be held at the Adelphl Roof Garden at 5.15 p.m. on the 11th lnatant to make arrangements for the reviving of the Oxford and Cambridge Society Singapore and to make714 words
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Advertisement911 1947-03-07 2 NOTICES QUANTITY SURVEYOR. Quantity Surveyors and Technical Assistants are required to work m the Office of 177 C.R.E. (Works). Applicants must be capable of drawing up contract documents, taking off quantities from drawings, and abstracting. A knowledge of the W.D. Schedule of Prices Is desirable but not essential. Applications In911 words
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Advertisement181 1947-03-07 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE COLTS HOCKEY CLUB Pre-war Members are hereby requested to re- register as soon as possible. Applications from intending members are to be sent to the undersigned for consideration by the Committee. GORDON LA. SCOTT. Hon. Secretary (Pre-Wari c/o Post Box No. 344 Singapore. NOTICE. We nereby give notice181 words
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542 1947-03-07 3 Mr. Pyke For Rubber, Tin Study Groups THE freer the conditions of Empire trade decided upon at the coming British Commonwealth Conference m London, the more advantageous will be the position of Singapore and the Malayan Union, m the opinion of the Economic Adviser542 words
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Article39 1947-03-07 3 From Our Malay Correspondent A selection board to decide the appointment of a penghulu for Muar will sit on March 7, under the chairmanship of the District Officer, Muar. Six candidates will appear before the board.39 words
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Article90 1947-03-07 3 A CHINESE, Lim Teo Seng, who was charged with having committed armed robbery of a bicycle at Kampong Java Road on Oct. 31, last year, was found not guilty of the charge at the Second i Singap;re Ass zes yesterday. The jury was unanimous m returning the90 words
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Article46 1947-03-07 3 Frcm Our Own Correspondent. JOHORE BAHRU. Thursday.— Police axe looking for a "hit-and-run" mctorist wh? knocked down a 12-year-old Chinese girl. Ng Slew Lan. and failed to stop. I The girl was knocked uncon- sci:us and is now m hospital m a serious condition.46 words
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Article297 1947-03-07 3 LOCAL and long leave for Singapore clerks, and provident funds and cost of living allowances are among the main nature* of clerical service m many Singapore mercantile firms today. Replies received by the Singapore Clerical and Adminis- trative Workers' Union from employers, m response to297 words
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Article248 1947-03-07 3 Crime On Decrease In S 'pore OxNGAPOKES crime graph O dropped appreciably during Februaiy. 'Ihere were fewer cases of armed robbery, theft, cheating and criminal breach of trust in February than the preceding month. Four murder and nine attempted murder cases were reported in February and eight arrests were made248 words
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Article83 1947-03-07 3 From Our Own Correspondent TAIPING, Thursday.— Fell wing discussions between Krian private roe millers and Government authorities m the Deputy Commissioner's office at Taiping, it. is learnt that sx Krian rice mills axe to be licensed for the current year only. Private rice millers recently protested83 words
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Advertisement311 1947-03-07 3 "THELMA" Il.iir Dressing Salon No. 5, Eu Court. 3rd Floor Tel. ***** have received a collection of Dresses. •Is* Nylon Stockings at Smashing prices V^wJoNE^sMJOJ^V S Shows Daily 3. 6 15 He 9 > pm Raw! Rugged! Ruthloss Drama... Ernest Hemingways "THE KILLERS'* Sort Lancaster Ava Gardner It's Tense! Taut!311 words
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Advertisement355 1947-03-07 3 SEWING MACHINES PARTS NEEDLES REPAIRS Hand Machines 1190 caab One Drawer. Round coverTreadle K4t Two Drawer. Drop bead Treadle 1268 rbesf Style* are now In Stock with SINGER SEWING MACHINE CO., Incorporated with Limited Liability m USA 16-48 Peck Seata St OB Maxwell Kd Singapore Phone 7941 and Principal Towns355 words
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Advertisement199 1947-03-07 3 OF QUALITY DIAMOND AND GEMSET JEWELLERY DIAMOND ETERNITY ENGAGEMENT RINGS CULTURED PEARL NECKLACES GOLD FLAP JACKS GOLD CIGARFTTE CASES 44. HIGH STREET AND RAFFLES HOTEL I BRANCHES: PENANO A BANGKOK XFAV ARRIVAL: ALLEN HANBURY'S PRODUCTS Erc-tine Hydrochloride Injection Calcium Giuconate Injections Insulin Injections Halibol (Holibut Lrm Oil) C«»«de« Etc. Etc.199 words
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Advertisement151 1947-03-07 3 I V s w..a r A What a friend! mT^M If you have INDIGESTION S|sj When food bes like lead j| on your stomach and every I"—-*. \?S meal is followed by pain or t^^ discomfort, you need help. And what a friend m need is Oe Witt's Antacid Powder.151 words
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Miscellaneous621 1947-03-07 3 i\- UlD MALAY A Pl»n°: »00 p.m. 'Stardust' (Thirty p.m. Radio newsreel: 8.00 p.m. Tip minutes with your favourite stars of I top tunes; 9.30 p.m. John Madln; Sinaanorf st e and 8Creen) 9 30 P «n- News 10.00 p.m. Dance music; 1025 p m. lyuyuic from Singapore; 9.45 pm621 words
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Obituary92 1947-03-07 4 TAN— Madam .1 imm Neo (Mrs. Cheung Theam hu) passed away peacefully at her r iidence No. 318. Joo Ohiat Rd. Spore on March 4, aged 40. She leaves behind beloved husband, 2 sons. 2 daughter: mother. 3 brothers ond 3 sifters to mo n her k*s. Funeral will92 words
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Article38 1947-03-07 4 Mr. and Mrs. Jo! n N. Thomas thank till friends and rcb:lves who attended their wedding Rnd wish to express their appreciation nd thanks for tne many presents and congratulatory tfl?grams received. I Up-country papers please copy).38 words
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1081 1947-03-07 4 The Public Services Committee j of the Malayan Union, which has I been appointed to make recommendations to implement the White Paper entitled "Organisation Of The Colonial Service", was the subject of some comments in this column yesterday, when1,081 words
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Article152 1947-03-07 4 'pUNCH," which is a national I institution, had appeared for more than a century until Shinwell had his crisis which was to be for a few days only. This is how Mr. E. V. Knox, the editor, put the position In the columns of the "Ever.ing152 words
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Article1467 1947-03-07 4 Dorothy F. Buxton - Dorothy F. Buxton My (In The Spectator, London) THE problem of the 380,000 1 prisoners of war in Great Britain and of the 100,000 still in the Middle East has not been disposed of by the repatriation scheme recently announced. The morale of the prisoners continues1,467 words
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292 1947-03-07 4 pHE political report of the 1 Malayan Democratic Union published in the Strata Times of March 4, states that "thei picturesque kampong huts which thrill the casual visitor; to this country are in reality standing monuments of the failure of the Malays in their struggle against292 words
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Letter203 1947-03-07 4 (READ with interest the publication of the Batavia ne*s- paper. Het Dagbladt's attack on Lord Killearn with regard to the rice situation in the N-E.I. In the Straits Times or Mar. 3. Lord Killearn was perrectly correct in stating that no help could be expected from203 words
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Letter67 1947-03-07 4 A CERTAIN Singapore cinema is covering its Englishspeaking films with Chinese characters. This distracts the attention of the audience. it the cinema concerned were to te completely logical it would superimpose on the film, in addition to Chinese, Malay. Tamil, Fushtu. Burmese and Siamese. In any case, it67 words
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Advertisement769 1947-03-07 4 CLASSIFf KI> A»& I, SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED Engine ing Draughtsmen v.ith knowledge ot reinforced concrete Reply Bon '-'o. All 3 S.T. BRITISH Mercha:.t House requires nti experienced Stem ?rapher. either Bex Apply Box No. Alll S.T. CAN anyone recommend good baby nmah. Please telephone 3256 during offie hours. WANTED: Intelligent769 words
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Advertisement46 1947-03-07 4 "CONSERVATORY" VIOLII OUTFIT. High class Violin Outat— «acb euUit consists of: 1 High grade VloUa. 1 Fine Bow, 1 Chin Rest. 1 Good Rosir* 1 Mute. 1 E Adpuster. 1 Well-made Case, 1 Set extra Strings, Complete Outfit S150.«« rPnetaw $1 lO> Cl/63 High Street, Singapore.46 words
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Advertisement144 1947-03-07 4 MERTON BROWN A.M. IN. A.. AU.I.MOb. AM 1 MAR E. M \RINE CONSULTING KNGINKKR. Designs and Drawings Prepared to Approval of: SURVEYOR-GENERAL OF SHIPS. LLOYDS. BRITISH CORPORATION. Valuation Condition Surveys For Purchase Undertaken. MERTON BROWN 6c CO., 35. Robinson Rd.. Tel. ***** Singapore IFl^iopnaßH Fellow ot the MM. Ophthalmic Opticians144 words
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937 1947-03-07 5 Chettur To Inquire Into Unrest From Our Staff Correspondent SUNGEI PATANI, Thursday. THE Governor of the Malayan Union, Sir Edward Gent, who arrived at Sungei Patani today oil his iirst visit to Central and South Kedah, is expected to make a statement on the disturbances937 words
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Article, Illustration27 1947-03-07 5 Capt. T. A. H. Hodson, R.1.A.5.C., and Mrs. Hodson after thrir wedding at St. Andrew's Cathed ral. Singapore, yesterday. The bride was formerly Miss Alice Houlton, W.V.S.27 words
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Article338 1947-03-07 5 CUGGESTING that the motives lor the mutiny and killing ol Captain Williams and lour B.O.R.s on Christmas Island in Mar. h, 1942, was that the men had deserted their post and were afraid of punis.imrnt later, Maor, h. S Bains, prosecuting offic.r at the court338 words
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Article66 1947-03-07 5 Frcm Our Staff (o/.spondent I I I LUMPUR, Thursday. TV. Ministry of Food has now agreed to buy Malayan co;>ra and coconut oil at £40 &nl per ton f.o.b. respectively, states an official release. I'urchascs are already being m::de from local exporters. No export, it is66 words
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264 1947-03-07 5 SINGAPORE'S milk stocks will be appreciably improved O early next week when approximately 11,000 cases containing 700,000 pounds of Kiim powdered wilk will be made available to the public, This shipment of powdered milk is now being discharged at the wharves by the American264 words
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Article87 1947-03-07 5 F[E Blue Funnel liner Asphalion the second Australian •food ship" to arrive in SingaI pcTe with:n two days is expected to berth alongside Godcwns 11 and 12 of the Singapore Hari bour Board wharves at 8 30 a.m. today. The vessel will discharge 5,155 packages of87 words
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Article55 1947-03-07 5 ANOTHER big shipment of American fruit— 183 tons of apples and oranges is on board the American President Lines ship Marine Snapper which arrives in Singapore on Mar. 10. The Louis McHenry Howe, another American vessel, is now alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves discharging 17555 words
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Article251 1947-03-07 5 THE Director of Medical Services yesterday declared that a tuberculosis advisory beard such as that now functioning m the Malayan Union would do no good m Singapore because "there l is uo money for doing anything for tuberculosis." Dr. Vickers, who was str once251 words
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Article50 1947-03-07 5 LX)R extorting money from three r second-hand dealers in Singapore, two Chinese were sentenced to 12 and six months' rigorous imprisonment respectively by the Second District Judge, Mr. T. T. Russell, yesterday. The accused Woo L)k Meng, and Lau Keng Wah were convicted on three charges of extortion.50 words
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Article359 1947-03-07 5 IN island searcn f.r the recovery of 357 oases of c garettes, worth $186,000. was described m the Fourth Criminal District Court, yesterday when four Indians were charged with criminal breach of trust m respect cf the ci?arettes. the pnnertv of the Malayan Tobacco Distributors. Cases of359 words
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Article340 1947-03-07 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LLMPUR, Thursday. THE Government of the Malayan Union have announced a new salary scheme for Asiatic rion gazetted officers m the Malayan Union Police, to take effect from Jan. 1, 1947. The rates are approximately similar to those for340 words
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Article, Illustration48 1947-03-07 5 Margaivt s)u r», VMfIMMt, «■•<> will play at a dance and special cabaret at Raffle Hotel tomorrow niT s t. Mi*"s S^a i is nn» of ten artistes lio w'll giv«* the perfo:msn"e by r'rmission of the Combined Services Entcrtanmrnt. Entire rjrr.crds will go to the Children's Aid I48 words
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Advertisement114 1947-03-07 5 Lasting Tft BEAUTY The Irugrant fceauty preparation* created by Helena Rubinstoin, and n o w obtainable m Malaya Include Pasteurised Pace Crcanv Water Lily Cleansing Crt^:n: Grecian Anti-Wrinkle Cream; Skin Tonirig Lotion: Herbal Skin Tonic; Town and Country Foundation; Flower Petal Complexion Powder— and a full range of lipstick and114 words
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Advertisement113 1947-03-07 5 For Week-End Shoppers Men's Dressing Gowns In Rayon, Silk and lijjht Cashmere. Prices from «j)Ovf«^^ $60.00 to $120.00 Men's "Vyella" Sleeveless Slipovers Ser vie able, lightweight, washable. In attractive <C j|| ~i\ c-lours and priced at %P 9 yU $10.50 each Wool Travelling Rugs In attractive ch«:k patterns. (J* O113 words
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Article333 1947-03-07 6 Danger Of Following Present Policy Strssed A "SOBER warning" is given to the British Government over continuation of the present Sarawak policy, and a possible outbreak of lawlessness m the Colony, m a combined statement made to the Straits Times by representatives from Sarawak. They333 words
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Article109 1947-03-07 6 From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. MALAYA has been allotted a stand of an area of 440 square feet m the first British Industries Fair since 1939 to be held m London and Birmingham from May 5 to May 16 this year. This area109 words
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Article179 1947-03-07 6 From Our S afl Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. BEGiNNING in the middle of April 1,200 men of the Kealih Departments from Singapore to Perlis will bgin the first stage of census taking numbering every house from squatters' shacks to palatial mar sions. Each build ng179 words
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Article27 1947-03-07 6 BANGKOK, Thursday. Mr. Vernon Bartlett, M P -he wellknown Journalist, is expected to c m Bangkok shcrdy o n an official v sit.27 words
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Article148 1947-03-07 6 "TXCEPT for two witnesses, all ■k 61 of the Japanese recently disembarked at Singapore from the Dilwara, and now m Changi Gaol, are wanted for questioning by War Crimes. The questioning will artect crimes perpetrated over a wide area m South- East Asia. Among the148 words
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Article102 1947-03-07 6 A publ.c school for Sinhalese children, the first of its kind m the Malayan Uni:n, was opened at Sentul, near Kuala Lumpur, on February 23. The donor of the school-build-ing is Mr. P. H. Hendry, Jeweller ol Batu R:ad. Kuala Lumpur. Mr Hendry has been associated102 words
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Article71 1947-03-07 6 The supplement to the government Gazette for issue tomorrow contains a notification revoking the Prohibition of Export <Tex-t-ksi iNo 2> Order 1946 <M *ug 15. 1946 This does not mean that tnere is any relaxation m control over the export of textiles from Singapore to countries71 words
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Advertisement300 1947-03-07 6 IfV/y^l TO-DAY W\ PIT aII ».m -2 p.m.— < U P -R W 6.30 B.m— IS P ti AQ4-2. QiR-conpmonEP? j You'll find yourself sitting on the edge of your seat MOST OF THE TIME! It's the kind of picture the whole audience of the screen CAN UNDERSTAND ENJOY! 1300 words
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Advertisement275 1947-03-07 6 GRAND OPENING I i l^jjijAjr/ 3400 E A -t 1946 SUCCESS! sEW, EXCITING, ROMANTIC, TO A GREAT CLIMAXJ woman of affairs... man of the world! J**m CAKY GRANT V^S.^ \\\m\ bircmu c Alfßf D HIICHCOCK'S \J^W ZZZ o<e:id kr AifRED HITCHCOCK W EB TO-MORROW AT MISIIICIIT MKDY I.AMARR AT HFR275 words
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Miscellaneous542 1947-03-07 6 IiiC way a brilliant cciersiver.^ve face B* a.: I am o UM R-oC player can take advantage at diamonds West, however was the declarer's slightest slip is well sort of p'.ayer wi o ne»et minns exemplified in todays deal: throwing away a ;r:.-Vc South, dealer a good c-i.ance to gel542 words
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Article243 1947-03-07 7 United Engineers Firm To $14 By Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Thursday. THE tempo on the local market was slower today, but there was again evidence of profit taking in certain shares, particularly in Industrials. Breweries had buyers at $22.25 and Fraser and Neaves were on offer at243 words
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Article325 1947-03-07 7 SINGAPORE. Thursday. '"TODAY'S produce price* arc: RICE: Siamese No. 1 $97, No. 2 $95, No. 3 $92, Indo-China $65, Rangoon $«s. GLUTINOUS RICE: Mam $75, tUagoon $4*, Kedah $46. 1C1L; .\diiuu. 1 dm i Siamese $92. Kedab $74, China |1M Local $85. Ind.i-China $74. Kilt HOIK: Siam $37325 words
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Article148 1947-03-07 7 i LONDON, Thursday.— In quie p trading, markets generally closed in a dull manner yesterday. A weak feature was the one-quarter to three-quarter decline In British <Jovernment stocks owing to persistent sales, and practically no buyers were tempted to enter the market despite the falling prices. Popular homeReuter - 148 words
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Article300 1947-03-07 7 (From Sydney Gampell, Reuter's Financial Editor) LONDON, Thursday.— The Argentine Government's wheat export prices and consequently its profits are now known to be even higher than was previously supposed. Statements that it is making 100 per cent profit on its export sales, representing a £7,00u,00i onReuter - 300 words
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Article321 1947-03-07 7 DETROIT, Thursday. THE American automobile in- dustry may export perhaps 250,000 new passenger automobiles and nearly as many commercial vehicles during the year 1947. In passenger automobile exports, the industry has exceeded that number only once in the past 16 years, when In 1937 it exported 272,503321 words
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Article66 1947-03-07 7 NEW YORK, Thursday.— Stocks displayed stout resistance to the effect of renewed firmness o.' grains and a few other commodities, and late trading found most issues holding around the midday levels, yest?rday. Motors were little affected by the reports of the CIO. autoworkers' union meeting later this weekReuter - 66 words
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Article67 1947-03-07 7 [THE S ngapore Chamber of Com1 merce Rubber Association's rubber prices at no:n yesterday were Bayers Sellers Cta. Cta. per Ik. per tb. No. 1 R S.S Spot loose 41% 42 No 1 R S.S. fob m bales March 42", 43 No. 2 R.S S fob In bales67 words
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Article402 1947-03-07 7 SHIPS alongside the Singapore wharves up to 3 p.m. yesterday were: MAIN WHARF Godown 31-32: Myrto. Godown 33-3* Tweedbank. Gcdown 36 Orestes Godown 37: Mango' a. Godown 40: Empire Adur. God >wn 41: Klang. Godown 42-43 Port Laird. WEST WHARF Godown 1-2: Benrinnes. Godown 3n4-5: Louis402 words
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Advertisement660 1947-03-07 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. (incorporated id Singapore) 4 BLUE FUNNEL LINE Sallingt v, and Irom United Kingdom •Orestes" from U.K In Port Q. 37 -Myrto" from U.S. A In Port G. SI -At-eus' from U.K In Port -Roads "Sumatra" doe from US. A Mar. S "Mmriius" sails for Genoa. Marseilles, Havre.660 words
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Advertisement409 1947-03-07 7 PRESIDENT LINE Railing* To NEW YORK Via Port Bwettenhan> A Penang India and Mediterranean Ports S.B. L. McHFNRV HOWE Gd. 4/5 8.8. MARINE SNAPPER Mar. 10 8.8. MARINE FLIER Mar. 24 S.S. MOUNT MANSFIELD Mar. m! To Philippine*. Hong Kong. San f'ranetaeo. New York via Panama S.S. WILLAMETTE VICTORY Od.409 words
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Advertisement321 1947-03-07 7 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S. S. CO., LTD. (IncorDoratea to England) FOR LONDON [City of Lyons due 26 Mar. Samshire due 23 Mar. FROM r.K. Samarkand In Port Sails 9 Mar. Accepting cargo for Hongkong KLAVENESS LINE Incorporated wltb Limited Llabilitv tn Norway) LOS ANGELES. SAN FRANCISCO, VANCOUVER "CASTLEVILLE" Sails May "GRANVILLE"321 words
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Miscellaneous20 1947-03-07 7 SINGAPORE TIDES Tides times m Singapore today are: High, 10.05 a.m. and 11.30 p.m.; Low 4.31 a.m. and 4.50 p.m.20 words
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Article552 1947-03-07 8 Poor Display At Stadium DY a single goal scored three minutes from the end, after countless missed chances and a very poor display, the Malays beat the Indians at Jalan Bcsar yesterday, to take two more points in the S.A.F.A. soccer league. The Malays once more552 words
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Article325 1947-03-07 8 IN preparation for the niials of the GHQ SEALF AUiletic Meet this Saturday the heats of track events were run ofl yesterday afternoon on the cricket pitch at Tanglin Barracks. With the idea of petting as many nembers of the Headquarters as possible to participate, the use325 words
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Article95 1947-03-07 8 NEW YORK, Thursday— Joe Walcott, New Jersey heavyweight, Is challenging Joe Louis to defend the world title against him m June. This followed Walcott's easy win against Elmer Ray In Miami, Florida, last night, Walcott winning on points after flooring Ray three times. Ray whoReuter - 95 words
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Article61 1947-03-07 8 LONDON. Wednesday— To-day's football rasulta v i THIRD DIVISION (SOUTHERN) Enter City 3. Queen's P.R. 0. SCOTTISH LBAOUI CUP— <»!'ABTKR HXM.S- SECOND LEG Aberdeen :s. Dundee 2 (Dundee elid); Dundee United 1. Ranger; 1 (Dundee United eliminated): Hib rnians 1. Airdri< onnians 0. (After Jo mlnutei extra play)Reuter - 61 words
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Article68 1947-03-07 8 NEW YORK, Thursday.—National tltle-hold-r Jack Kramer moved a step nearer the indoor tennis championship entering the semi-final by defeating Morris Adelsberg, 6-1, 6-4 and 6-1. Kramer plays former Davis Cup player and former Wimbledon champion Sidney Wood in the s-miflnals today. Other semi-finalists who meet each otherUP - 68 words
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Article135 1947-03-07 8 The Perak Turf Club will hold their April meeting on April 19 and April 26 There will be two runs for each of horses, classes one and two and two runs for classes three and four combined. Distances and stakes will be: horses, class one, 5 1/2135 words
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Article112 1947-03-07 8 LONDON, Thursday.— Davinder Mohan and Prakash Natn wno flew from India to play m the allEngland badminton championships arrived here yesterday are ;>ieased with the warmth or their welcome but anything but happy about the weather The cold, however, did not seem to affect Mohan undulyReuter - 112 words
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Article31 1947-03-07 8 Tomorrow night's wrestling programme at the Great World will be: Jeff Conda vs. Dara Singh: Len Hicks vs. Flash Hammond: Chic Kenny vs Bert Egerton: Roughouse Jeffreys vs. White Butcher.31 words
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Article, Illustration43 1947-03-07 8 The changing scene: The above cartoon from the News Chronicle, London, depicts the different expressions of rugby and soccer supporters. In Singapore the rugby expression has now given way to the hearty expres sion of the soccer supporter, with the change of season.43 words
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292 1947-03-07 8 HOME football fixtures for tomorrow and next week are: ENGLISH LEAGUE FIRST DIVISION Bol'.on W. v. Brentford Charlton Ath. v. HuddersfiMd Chelsea v. Blackpool Grimsby v Everton Leeds United v. Portsmouth Liverpool v. Blackburn Manchester Utd. v. As on Villa Middlesborough v Wolves Preston N.Reuter - 292 words
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Article974 1947-03-07 8 The S.C.C. will play four crtckH matches this week-end and te*ms selected are as follow: Against Kranjl W. T. on the Padang at 2 pm. on Saturday: W. K. Jagger (Captain). M Bradbury. W J Hartley. J C. Reeves, D. Redman. Major Salmon. H. C. D.974 words
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