The Straits Times, 21 April 1947
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Title Section20 1947-04-21 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED lcf4S T r.Kilfl PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1947. ir— PRICE TEN CENTS20 words
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436 1947-04-21 1 JEWS RIOT, HUNGER STRIKE ON CYPRUS LONDON, Sunday. JEWISH illegal immigrants in Caraolos J camp, Cyprus, yesterday tried to burn down three main gates of the camp, after disturbances there on Fridiy in which one Jew was killed and six wounded when guards opened fire, says a communique issued inReuter; AP; UP - 436 words
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Article, Illustration51 1947-04-21 1 NEW COLONEL OF ARGYLLS Princess Ehzabuh, who is -1 today, posed specially for this charming study as a birthday release during the Royal Family's three-day rest at the Natal Park.— A.P. photo. Picture at lift was taken during the visit to Pietersburg, wbk.h tb* Koval Family Hew oni Pretoria. Planet51 words
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Article45 1947-04-21 1 Princess Elizabeth has been appointed Colonel-in-Chief of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and of the 16/5 Lancers, the War Office announces. The Princess Is already Colonel of another regiment the Grenadier Guards. This appointment was conferred in February. 1942. ReuterReuter - 45 words
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Article184 1947-04-21 1 Portuguese Uprising Smothered LISBON, Sunday. TPHE discovery of a plot to 1 organise a revolt by cer tain army garrisons in Central Portugal was announced to day by the Portuguese WaiMinister, Lieutenant -Colonel Santos Costa. The statement said that a "small number" of people, work- ing with civilian agitators, hadReuter - 184 words
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Article71 1947-04-21 1 wi.iO, Sunday. AFIRE which started m lida this morning had destroyed half the town tonight, according to the Kyodo News Agency. The asency sa«d the riaac was accelerated by whirlwinds which spread the fire into two forks. It is estimated that 3,000 houses were d-stroyed.AP - 71 words
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Article153 1947-04-21 1 CHURCHILL CAUSES REGRETS OSLO, Sunday. I1ENRY Wallace, former Unit- ed States Vice President, said here today: "It is a source of great sorrow to me that Winston Churchill, Britain's great fighting leader, cannot use his genius in fighting for p*»ce "This piL-at man says I wi!i cot reveal mj ultimate153 words
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474 1947-04-21 1 MORE SECRET HISTORY Tempers A re Frayed At Moscow MOSCOW, Sunday. BRITISH Foreign Secretary, Mr. Ernest Bevin, disclosed at last night's meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers the secret history behind the Potsdam decision not to exact reparations from Austria. The disclosure occurred during the discussion of the Yugoslav474 words
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Article, Illustration42 1947-04-21 1 In this dramatic n: air rescue m Alaska, P.F.C Raymond Kenyon (upper) grasped the shroud lines of the collapsed parachute of Cpl. Charles Harris and Kenyon parachute brought both men «#>wn safely. Harris's parachute collated 100 feet above the ground. A.P. photo.AP - 42 words
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189 1947-04-21 1 SHANGHAI, Sunday. k CHINESE woman teacher alleges in the American- owned China Weekly Review today that she was held by secret police for 17 days last month, during which attempts were made to force her to sign a document admitting she was a communist. The189 words
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Article40 1947-04-21 1 COPENHAGEN, Sunday.— This morning's bulletin on King Christian of Denmark said: "The King spent a quiet nigiht. His strength, which during last week has slowly declined, is small. "His heart is rather irregular and slightly weaker."— Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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28 1947-04-21 1 ATHENS. Sunday. Princess Catherine of Greece and Major Richard Branbron, of the British Army, will be married morrow m Athens.— U .P.28 words
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Article97 1947-04-21 1 i wringing together at the same table representative* of the Conservative, Christian, Labour, Peoples, Tamer* rixI Communist parties Referring to reports from the United States of proposals that his passport would be withdrawn and that the Logan Act would be invoked against him because of his attacks on President97 words
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196 1947-04-21 1 European Killed In K.L. Road Smash From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. rUND unconscious on the roadside in Kusla Lump >r early this morning, Mr. R. U. Jones, of McAiister and Company, died in the Bun^sar hospital a few houis latt>r. M\ J./nes was found at '-he I junction196 words
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Article115 1947-04-21 1 LONDON. Sunaay M. L. U. Gammans (Cons.. Horns^yi *i.l ask the War Secretary, Mr '•v Bellr.ngcr. in the Hoi se ot mons on April 29 why ri i a Yiu>of has been refused permission to re-enlnt in Ul3 army i- he had been passed m^Fcaliv115 words
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Advertisement8 1947-04-21 1 Malayan Association Scheme Goes Ahead In Page Five8 words
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Advertisement33 1947-04-21 1 EXCLUSIVE v.\RTETY OF MEN'S TIES SOCKS PYJAMAS UNDERWEAR DRESSING GOWNS UNIQUE VALUE. DESIGNS, QUALITIES •m. nn! Mien r»A Macfiam Tadi T I M E FOR A TIGER FULL STRENGTH Look for ihfTieer Labef33 words
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476 1947-04-21 2 Communists May Leave French Government COLONIAL ISSUES CAUSE SPLIT The Times Correspondent PARIS, Sunday. THE live Communist Cabinet Ministers have refused to concur with their colleagues m approving the arrest of a number of Parliamentary deputies m Madagascar, who are accused of complicity m the recent revolt. M. Thorez, theThe Times - 476 words
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Article185 1947-04-21 2 Nazi Steel King Stands Trial NUREMBERG, Sunday THE trial of Freidrich Flick, "Germany's Iron and Steel 1 King," opened in Nuremberg yesterday. The sixty-two-year- old Flick, 1 together with five officials of Flick syndicate, pleaded not guilty to charges which included having used slave labour, plundered property from over runReuter - 185 words
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Article246 1947-04-21 2 CHAMPAIGN. ILLINOIS, Sunday. Two people are reported to have been killed and at least 15 injured when the "City of Miami," Illinois Central Railroads passenger train, was involved m an accident at a junction near here. Although full details of the mishap were not confirmed, the railway companyReuter - 246 words
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Article219 1947-04-21 2 LIVERPOOL, Sunday. Th s Cunard White Star liner, Mauretania was engaged in final high speed trials yesterday off the west coast of Scotland in preparation' for a return to regular transAtlantic passenger service next Saturday. Tlip 35,000-ton liner has been renovated at a cose of £1,000,000 following heReuter - 219 words
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Article70 1947-04-21 2 BELGRADE, Sunday. An Albanian military .tribunal yesterday sentenced a group of Catholic priests to varying terms of imprisonment on charges ot organising sabotage and disorders as "agents of a foreign power." The court indicated the "foreign power" was the Vatican. Two of the leading accused wer P sentencedReuter - 70 words
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Article109 1947-04-21 2 TOKIO, Sunday. The an-> nour cement from Washington that the Far Eastern Commission had decided to permit Japan a peace time standard of living comparable to that she enjoyed during the 1930-1934 period ha* been received by Japanese economists with extreme gratification. In industrial and trade circletUP - 109 words
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Article121 1947-04-21 2 TANANARIVE, Sunday.— Frer.cn aircraft yesterday bombed a rebel stronghold in ihe village of Vohilava near the coast of Madagascar, 176 miles southeast of tiie capital Tananarive and brought new elements of parachute troops into the town of Mananjary. Three other French transport plar.es evacuated women andReuter - 121 words
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Article82 1947-04-21 2 PHILADELPHIA, Sunday. China's United Nations delegate, Dr. Wellington Koo, in a talk to the American Academy of Political and Social Science, said that the only bloc in the United Nations is of those who harbour suspicion "and who always vote in unison on whatever question mayAP - 82 words
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Article, Illustration350 1947-04-21 2 fESHAWAK, fcun^u.,. rE Congress ruled Northwest Frontier Province government headed by 65-year-old Dr. Khan Sahib took a new step today to end the two-month old agitation by the Muslim League against the Frontier government's ban on meetings and processions. It announced its decision to releaseReuter; AP - 350 words
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Article186 1947-04-21 2 WASHINGTON, Sunday. SENATOR Arthur Vandenberg, (Michigan,) has split with the U.S. State Department on its proposal to go through with contracts to ship U.S. $17,000,000 of war ordered goods to Russia. Senator Vandenberg suggested waiting until Russia settles her $11,000,000,000 lend-lease contract "satisfactorily" Chairman of the186 words
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Advertisement491 1947-04-21 2 NOTICE Notice is hereby given that four Imperial Bank of India share certificates ICakutta Register) particulars whereof are shown herein:— Originally issued Lastly Endorsed Share Ort. No. m name of the m name of Dr. No. Official Trustee Joshua Isadore *****/65. 7513 of Bengal Baeza ***** 1 The Royal Exchange491 words
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Advertisement752 1947-04-21 2 NOTICES THE SINGAPORE MARINE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. Import of Valuable Cairo. The attention of all Importers la drawn to the Singapore Harbour Board Bye-laws regarding special notification being given to the Singapore Harbour Board prior to arrival of valuable cargo. Puller detail may be obtained from the Insurance Company concerned. Failure752 words
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468 1947-04-21 3 Trials Of Ship To Mouth Basis LONDON, Sunday. THE Emergency Food Organisation in South-East Asia will be needed for many months more, states a Singapore message in the Sunday Times. Basically the situation has improved slightly. Transport is not the problem it was, ChinaReuter - 468 words
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Article154 1947-04-21 3 Japanese Textiles Arriving A LARGE consignment of Japanese textiles is expected in Singapore this week. The quality Is understood to be excellent if anything, better than before the war. The import trade from Japan as a whole should soon be on an increasing scale, the Straits Times was informed at154 words
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Article161 1947-04-21 3 BAT A VIA, Sunday:— The Indonesian newspaper Het NieuwsblaJ accuses the Dutch of violating the Indonesian truce by shooting into flames one of their own reconnaissance planes which made a forced landing northeast of Buitenzorg on Wednesday Mi rough lack of fuel. The Dutch Army spokesmanReuter - 161 words
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Article73 1947-04-21 3 Four Chinese occupants of a shophouse m Upper Hokien Street were slightly injured when the main beam of the house collapsed yesterday evening. A part of the roof fell and the Chinese who were on the ground floor were injured by falling debris. Although the73 words
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Article47 1947-04-21 3 LONDON, Sur.day.— Another of the quadruplets born to a Salford, Lancashire, woman, died early today and only one child— a boy now survives. He is reported to be "progressing satisfactorily." Two of the quadruplets, which were born yesterday morning, died last night. Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Article113 1947-04-21 3 WASHINGTON, Sunday.— In- dications are coming in, from! New York, Chicago and Washington that telephone strikers, who have been 13 days or, strike, are beginning to show increasing willingness to return to work. Labour Department officials, however, are non-committal about any prospect of r>. speedy endUP - 113 words
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Article, Illustration310 1947-04-21 3 AT the front porch of the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Singapore, yesterday, parishioners offered their felicitations to the Rev. Father Michael Okomendy on his appointment as Bishop of Malacca. The ceremony, which coincided with the Titular Feast of the Cathedral, marked Father Olcomendy's succession toReuter - 310 words
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Article157 1947-04-21 3 Formosan Reform Approved NANKING, Sunday.— President Chiang Kai-shek has given approval to the recommendations by General Pal Tsung-chi, Minister of Defence, lor a thorough reform of the Formosan administration, according to semi-official sources today. Gen. Pai's proposals were made alter a personal investigation oi the causes of the recent riotsReuter - 157 words
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Article119 1947-04-21 3 A hundred boys picked from the various boys' homes, the Salvation Army centre, the Y.M.C.A. j and Boy Scouts troops, leave Singapore today to spend a week's vacation on Pulau Sudong, a small island off Singapore. The vacation which has been arranged by the Singapore119 words
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Article28 1947-04-21 3 THE HAGUE, Sunday.— The Salvation Army, with its headquarters at Solo, Soerakarta, on Java, has been officially recognised by the Indonesian Republic, according to a Jogjakarta broadcast Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article119 1947-04-21 3 TOKIO, Sunday. I THE polls opened today. tkwM.nrVisMi-i- Tonnn j« ™,n nt throughout Japan m one of the most important elections m the programme for democratising the country. The police told United Press that the voting appeared to be very quiet, with no election violationsUP - 119 words
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Advertisement461 1947-04-21 3 SEWAGE PIPES A SPECIALS for «AN I T AR V INSTALLATION LATEX CUPS (ALL Types) for RUBBER ESTATES SELANGOR EARTHEN PIPE CO., (Leading Earthenware Manufacturers) Phone No. 2386 117 Sultan St. P.O. Box No. 98 Koala Lumpur. TECK SENG BATTERY SERVICE J 134 /IS6 Victoria Street. Singapore. WE specialize m461 words
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Advertisement360 1947-04-21 3 STEWART McINTYRE LIMITED I ENGINEERS BUILDERS It you are considering new or expanded facilities we would welcome an opportunity to help you translate your ideas into a sound construction programme45, Orchard Road, Singapore Telephone: 4061 Telegrams: Construct CONSULT US When you open your NEW OFFICE for SIGNBOARDB. NAME PLATES ETC360 words
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Advertisement121 1947-04-21 3 AIX th PRE-WAK Qualifies and Grade* for Woodworks. Ironworks, Rubber Estates, etc. etc Now ATailable. Enquiries Solk-ited: LEE KIM SOO, LTD. Head Office: No. 89. High Street. Tel. 2063. TRANSFORMER WINDING SPECIALISTS Power rranslonners, Audio. Relay Coils, Contactor Coils. Solenoids. Field Coils. Tmpic-Pronf Windings. i» Ma -L \*i 1 1121 words
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1123 1947-04-21 4 The Straits Times Singapore, Monday, Apr. 21, 1947. Dark Days In India >f i The Indian scene continues one of unrelieved gloom. If anything, c the outlook is darker than it has ever been. It Ls almost inevitable that it will become worse m tho I ensuing months when the1,123 words
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Article64 1947-04-21 4 GUAM, Sunday.— Major Hidesaku Furuki, former commandant of Japanese forces on Jalunit m the Marshall Islands was lound guilty yesterday on a charge of killing 13 Marshall Islanders m 1045. The verdict was announced by an American military commission. Furuki showing no emotion admitted the killings andAP - 64 words
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268 1947-04-21 4 •THREE days ago my chei 1 tenant,- who is a very good friend of ours, received a notice asking hm to have the room in which we are staying torn down i n a week's time. The room in question is268 words
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292 1947-04-21 4 Pthe interview headed "Australia Still Bans Dutch Ships" in the Straits Times of Apr. 15, occurred the following sentence used by Mr. Camp bell, Indonesian Republican Government trade representative in Australia: "Mr. Campbell blamed the lack of Dutch defence in the N.E.I, in 1942 for292 words
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Letter107 1947-04-21 4 IN your report of the appointment of Rev. Brother Alban as Director of St. Patrick's Institution, Katong, the statement that this is the first appointment of an Asiatic Christian Brother in Malaya to be a Director is incorrect. The honour of being the first Asiatic Christian Brother107 words
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203 1947-04-21 4 rHE swimming public is extremely anxious to know the date of the reopening of the Mount Emily swimming pool. While sympathetic with the authorities' viewpoint, and realising that the shortage of fresh water is a hindrance to the rehabilitation o' the pool, it is thought203 words
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155 1947-04-21 4 r» my mind the great danger to England today is that a generation has grown up during the war years which knows little of how England lived previously. To it, restrictions in the form 0/ rationing and austerity conditions are the normal s l ate155 words
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Letter175 1947-04-21 4 I AM a probationer nurse, having served in the Singapore General Hospital for th3 past few years, and I must express may gratuude for what I have been taught. But, regrettably, I must also expose the sort of treatment my colleagues and I are undergoing at the hands175 words
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Letter69 1947-04-21 4 WISH to support "Ais 1 Gratia Artis" in his nev;s on Singapore cinema' programmes which appeared in your issue of Apr. 17. The picture-houses, for reasons best known to themselves, usuallj show interesting rewsreels along with second-rate and third- i rate pictures. I am sure the public will69 words
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Article, Illustration71 1947-04-21 4 This picture will bring back pleasant memories to mnay of the younger generation m Singapore. It shows Mount Emily swimming pool as it was before the war. Formerly a Municipal reservoir, thfs pool quickly became a popular resort after it was op«ned to the public. A rerni-der that the public71 words
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446 1947-04-21 4 BUS TRAVELLERS, READ THIS! A conductor on why he lost his job T HAVE been working as a bug 1 conductor in Singapore from rha liberation up to a few days ago, when I was dismissed by my employer for not obeying traffic rules and for not carrying out his446 words
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Advertisement920 1947-04-21 4 STANNETT— At Alexandra Hospital on April 19th to Gwynell (nee de Souza) wife of Reg. Stannett, a son. DEATHS LJSTERMAN Kate wife of A. L. Lteterman of A.M.D.G.W., Jurong. passed away 19-4/47 at 161. Marine Parade. Deeply regretted. Mrs. Koh Seng Soon, alias Madam Chan Oeok Eng, age 44 years,920 words
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Advertisement71 1947-04-21 4 MERCHANT TAILOP IBE BATTERY ROAD FIRST FLOOR Above old premises. Phone 3660 This Week's Feature a t -<££*A<^ <\fe&LcLe^ THE LITTLE SHOP "Atrima" 2 piece Suits and Dresses m Summer Shades Fabrics fr»*^ OPTICIRN Fellow 01 the Inat. Ophthalmic Opticians (England) Fellow of the Worshipful Company of Spectacle-Makers (Eng Preeman71 words
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Article350 1947-04-21 5 Organising Body Appointed From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. AN organizing committee has been formed to build up the new Malayan Association which will fill in the Malayan Union a place similar to that of the Singapore Association in Singapore. The committee consists of Che Ma'arof350 words
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Article, Illustration477 1947-04-21 5 THE biggest Chinese mass wedding to be held m Singapore since the re-occupation took place at the Mayfair Musical and Dramatic Association hall yesterday, when 18 couples were married by the Singapore Chinese Consul, Mr. Arthur C. T. Kwong. An hoar before the ceremony,477 words
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Article406 1947-04-21 5 rE provis'ons of the pro- os d Leases and Tenancies Bill which give a right to a preoccupation tenant or lessee to take action to recover po.scsskn of premises, has met wiih strong criticism Horn landlords generally as tending to disturb a posilion which has b.come406 words
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Article84 1947-04-21 5 From Our Own Correspondent IPOH, Sunday.— The fund for the proposed international women's club in Ipoh received a fine start yesterday when the Ipoh Chinese Community fair netted a considerable sum, augmented by many individual contributions. The Resident Commissioner, Mr. A. V. Aston, who opened84 words
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Article64 1947-04-21 5 Through the courtesy of Mr. W. J. Chllton of the Marine Police a class m seamanship of three months' duration will be held at the Queen Street Boys' Club Members of the class will be given tuition to prepare for the helmsmanship examination. The class will begin at64 words
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Article87 1947-04-21 5 Mr. M.R. Anclano, well-known Singapore music teacher, was plected president of the Singapore Filipino Association at the annual general meeting of the Association held at the Far Eastern Music School, yesterday. The following office bearers were elected: Mr. P.G. Peralta, vice-presl-f'.ent. Mr. DI. Molina, secretary, Mr. F.87 words
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Article70 1947-04-21 5 At the annual general meeting of the Ramakrishna Mission held recently, the following were elected to constitute the Advisory Committee for the ensuing year: President: Swami Vamadevananda; Vice- President: Mr. N. Domadaram; Secretary: Mr. C. R. Dasaratharaj; Treasurer: Mr. R. M. Krishnn; Committee Members: Bralxmaohari Kaivalya Chuitanya, Messrs.70 words
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179 1947-04-21 5 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Sunday AN Indian labourer told the Sungei Patani District Court today that he was dragged out of his house and tied to a post for four hours, guarded by 15 members of a "youth corps." When he was179 words
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80 1947-04-21 5 PENANG, Sunday.— The theory that he was killed by a ship's propeller when trying to free a rope was advanced at an inquest here yesterday on Mat Saman, a diver. The enquiry was adjourned. A colleague told the coroner, Mr. J. P. Blackledge, that Mat80 words
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Article184 1947-04-21 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. MONTHLY paid Government employees and Government 1»1, servants' associations are invited to submit representations and memoranda on the subject of salaries, emoluments and conditions of service for consideration of the Public Services Salaries Commission. A circular has been184 words
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Article142 1947-04-21 5 SEVEN summonses were served on restaurant proprietors in Singapore last week foi charging more than the controlled price of $2.50 for a meal. Mr. C. W. Roberts, of the Singapore Food Control Inspectorate, told the Straits Times yesterday that the onus rested with the proprietors142 words
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Article48 1947-04-21 5 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Sunday.— Dr. Geoffrey Oee has succeeded Mr. J. Wilson as director of research of the British Rubber Producers Research Association. Dr. Gee is a brilliant Cambridge man, who has been senior physical chemist of the B.R.P.R.A. since 1938.48 words
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Article152 1947-04-21 5 THE Singapore Cricket Club pa1 dang was the scene of an armed Jobbery on Saturday night, when four Chinese held up a compatriot and got. away with $200. Two of the Chinese were armed with pistols. Four other robberies took place the some night. In Pasar152 words
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Article278 1947-04-21 5 From Our Own Correspondent TELUK ANSON, Sunday. THE report of the Kedatt police for March givos details of two killings near Padang Ee^ar, on the Siamese frontier, as a lesult, the police believe, of a fight between gangs. Two unknown Chinese were found dead in a278 words
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Article91 1947-04-21 5 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Sunday. Said to have drunk a bottle of clove oil m mistake for liquor, an Indian handcart puller collapse^ and died. At the inquest yes.erday, Dr. (Miss) J. Millet, who performed the post-mortem examination, said that death was due to91 words
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Advertisement51 1947-04-21 5 The Choice of Discriminating Players COURT SUCCESS WITH A SPALDING "DON BUDGE" RECORD RACQUET "Gets the ball there a split second earlier" MEDIUM WEIGHT STRUNG WITH TRACE? HEMPELS SUPER TROPICAL ENGLISH GUT. $45. 00 HAVE YOU TRIED ZUBES COUGH MIXTURE? AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE TRADE ENQUIRIES J. HARDING CO. 402 NORTH BRIDGE51 words
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Article232 1947-04-21 6 People 's Restaurants Make Profit From Our Own Correspondent SEREMBAN, Sunday. tlNCE they were started last year, Malaya's public restaurants have had a turnover of $7,700,000 and have made a gross profit of $84,000, Major F. Deveraux Colbourn, of the Welfare Department, told the232 words
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Article151 1947-04-21 6 From Our Own Correspondent. SEREMBAN, Sunday. PHINESE organisations in v Negri Sembilan have formed a central organisation to serve as liaison between the Chinese community and the Government. Representatives of 68 guilds, schools, clubs and other organisations were unanimous in their decision when they met151 words
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Article106 1947-04-21 6 MALACCA, Saturday WITH nearly 200,000 yards of Government relief textiles released to Malacca shops during the past two weeks, there lias been a big rush on wholesalers and retailers by members of the public Government has tightened UP the system of distribution of textiles and all wholesalers,106 words
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Article210 1947-04-21 6 The labour problem m Malaya is becoming more serious, and the only way to solve it is by improving conditions, says the Kerala Bandhu, the Singapore Malayalam dally, m cm editorial on a recent article m the Straits Times which compared living conditions of the Tamil labourer210 words
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Miscellaneous519 1947-04-21 6 SINGAPORE MONDAY 1.00 p.m. Hospitfl half-hour; 130 News; 1.40 Musical Comedy Memories; 2.00 Close down. 8.15 p.m. News headlines and programme summary;. 8.20 Evening Star; 8.30 Swing Tine; 9.00 Harry Martinez and His Royal Hawaiian* 9.30 News: 9.45 World Affairs by Allington Kennard; 10.00 In A Musical Mood; 10.30 Nights519 words
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Miscellaneous683 1947-04-21 6 The declarer in today's deal was heart bid was questionable, although, faced with an exasperating blockade from bis point of view, he could not in the trump suit, but with a little be quite sure whether he was bidingenuity and the unwitting coopera- ding offensively or defensively! tion of the683 words
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1045 1947-04-21 7 By A Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Saturday. THE trend of Malayan markets has continued during this week with much less activity in all sections. Industrials, moving irregularly, have again provided most of the business. Tin shares with few exceptions have again sagged a little, and1,045 words
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Article77 1947-04-21 7 From Our Own Correspondent. .1 LONDON, Saturday. 'THE weekly review of the rubber s' markets shows that, despite the improving tendency of the i commodity and several satisfactory 3 dividend announcements, the shares have been neglected though quotations have been reasonably maintained. Mincing Lane investment buyers77 words
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Article72 1947-04-21 7 Prom Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Saturday, i THE Financial Times Ams- >' terdam correspondent states that the forthcoming s;t to Indonesia of the i "'therlands Finance Minister, Professor Lieftingk, the Economic Minister, Dr. Huyimans, is connected with negotiations for the return of rubber estates and other properties to72 words
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Article277 1947-04-21 7 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Saturday. rrHE Economist thinks the A belief that the world shortage of tin will have largely disappeared by the end of this year is "indeed optimistic lor unless conditions in Malaya improve with remarkable speed, the stringency is likely to277 words
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Article48 1947-04-21 7 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Saturday. THE Tavoy Tin Dredging Corporation have an nounced a new issue of 1,250.000 two shilling shares Present shareholders will be entitled to one new share for every two shares held. Subscription Vr,^^ will cltse on May 16.48 words
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Article79 1947-04-21 7 NEW YORK, Saturday. This week's rally on the New York Stock Exchange was effected during the second hour today led by motors and steels, after a reported agreement m the U.S Steel Corp. and CIO wage dispute. Activity increased as buying spread to most other79 words
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Article47 1947-04-21 7 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Saturday THE Indochina rubber pro- duction tnis year is expected to total about 30,000 tons compared with the normal production of 100.000 tons. Dutch West Borneo is expected to produce 20,000 tons compared with the normal output of 50,000 tons.47 words
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Article426 1947-04-21 7 U.S. Deals In Crepe Rubber Rambutan Co. NEW YORK, April 9. THE excitement which was expected to attend the ending of exclusive purchase of crude rubber by the United States Government, on March 31, did not materialise, say? a report issued by C. Tennant. Sons and Co., of Ne-w York.426 words
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Article73 1947-04-21 7 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Saturday. THE life of the Rambulan Comppjiy's reserves has beer, reduced to approximately flvp years, Mr. Stanley Wickett, chairman of the company, told the annual meeting of shareholders a' Redruth, Cornwall. This, he said, was due to unsystematic Japanese mining73 words
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Article68 1947-04-21 7 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's Prices at noon on Saturday were: Buyers Sellers Cts. Cts. per lb. per lb. No. 1 R SS. Spot loose 43»i 43% No. 1 R S.S. fob m bales April 44 *i 44 H No. 2 R.S.S. fob m teles April68 words
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Advertisement590 1947-04-21 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. i incorporated Id Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE "Mrdon- from U.K. for Hong Kong, Shanghai Japan G. 29 "Lycaon" from U.S. A.. B&tavia i G. 42 "Theseus" sail* for Liverpool Apr. 23 -Mrlampus" due from U.S. A Apr. 23 "India Mail" due from U.S. A Apr. 23 "Rhesus"590 words
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Advertisement151 1947-04-21 7 PRESIDENT LINE SAILINGS TO NEW YORK A BOSTON \la Port Swettenham A Penang Via Philippines, Hongkong, India and Mediterranean Ports Franchco Anfele t* MOUNT DAVIS Gds. 33/34 SKIDMOEE s.s. MARINE LEOPARD Apr. 27 I VICTORY Apr. 25 Freight only a. a, MARINE ADDER PASSENGERS TO SAN FRANCISCO ARR. APR. 23—151 words
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Advertisement53 1947-04-21 7 B. 1. S. N. COY'S M. V. "CHANDA" DUE .ENANG May 8 SINGAPORE May 12 LOADS FOB BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND NEW ZEALAND PORTS via SYDNEY ALSO an opportunity during JULY for same parta loading by veasel still to be named For freight apply to: ISLAT KERR CO.. LTD. Singapore, Phone53 words
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Advertisement631 1947-04-21 7 ELLERMAN KLAVENESS LINE R 1 1 T X kj A I I (Incorporated with Limited tl Liability m Norway^ SS CO., LTD. LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO, VANCOUVER (Incorporated m England) Sail* For LONDON "CASTLEVILLE" May 9 "GRANVILLE" June IS CITY OF POONA due May 20 "SOMERVILLE" July 1* McALISTER CO.,631 words
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Article285 1947-04-21 8 DASSING their opponents' score T with five wickets m hand the Public Works Department, Singapore, scored a creditable victory over the Johore Cricket Club m a cricket match at Jofeore Bahru yesterday. Yogarajah (117 retired) and Roberts (104) were the most successful batsmen while V. R. Sabapathy285 words
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Article76 1947-04-21 8 S. Africans In England LONDON, Sunday. Sooth Africa's cricket team, which will play five Test matches against England in the course of a summer tour of the United Kingdom, reached Southampton in the liner Capetown Castle on Friday. Alan Melville, captain of the South Africans and an old Oxford UniversityAP - 76 words
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Article211 1947-04-21 8 THE Singapore Recreation Club drew with Raffles College in a game of cricket played on the padang yesterday. Top scorers for the day were T. Retnam retired 50, S. D. Williams retired 55 and L. de Silva 45. The Collegians declared at 122 fCT one. The S.R.C. then211 words
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Article400 1947-04-21 8 Non Be nder s And Club Draw From Our Own Correspondent KTTALA LUMPUR, Sunday. THE Non Benders Cricket < ib of Malaya held the more 1 youthful team from the i jlangor Club to a draw m their first match, today, played on the padang. The result was well against400 words
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Article36 1947-04-21 8 The Jullilads A.V. defeated the 711 iimy Troops R.E. at the Police Tralnog Scliool ground by two goals to one. The scorers for the Jolltlads were .ippiah and Munlyandl. For the losers !c<*ds scored.36 words
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Article62 1947-04-21 8 BOWLER TAKES 7 FOR 6 A brilliant bowling performance by Chapmann who took seven, wickets for 6 runs, was responsible for H.M.S. Terror beating the Indian Association by 13 runs in a cricket match played at the Naval Base, yesterday. Terror batted first and declared their innings closed at 4062 words
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Article26 1947-04-21 8 Maxfli Badminton Party will bold .heir monthly meeting today at No. 729-A, Upper Serangoon Road, at 7.00 p.m. All members on the "Committee Board" should attend.26 words
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Article474 1947-04-21 8 Siong 800 Athletic Association 6 Customs 1 THE Siong 800 Athletic Association played clean, forceful soccer to beat the Customs by six goals to one m a keenly contested match at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday There was no doubt the super- i ior team474 words
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Article1599 1947-04-21 8 Cup Finalists Beaten LONDON, Sunday. DURNLEY who contest the Football Association Cup Final against Charlton next week had a setback m aspirations for a double Cup and Championship when they lost today. Previously they were only three points behind Manchester City m League two, and while they1,599 words
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72 1947-04-21 8 WITH a view to encouraging newM comers to boxing regular weekly junior promotions will shortly be held at the Happy World Stadium. Training facilities are being povlded graUs at the Stadium and all those who nave no place to train are Invited to come. The72 words
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Article535 1947-04-21 8 From Vernon Morgan, Reuter's Sports Editor DRIME Minister Clement Attlee and 50,000 sped a1 tors saw England beat France m the Rugby International by six points (two tries) to three m a fast game of which the issue was m doubt until the very endReuter - 535 words
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Article97 1947-04-21 8 LONDON, Sunday RUGBY Union matches resulted yesterday, as follows: London Irish 11. Birnvngh. m 11, Aberavon 6. Penarth 6; Bath 18, Nor;hampton 13; Bristol 18. Harlequins 8; Camtourne 9. Ponzanee and |N. 5; Cardiff 6. Llan;lly 7; Cheltenham 19, London Hospital 8; Coventry 17. Birkenhead Park 13; GloucesterReuter - 97 words
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Article107 1947-04-21 8 BOSTON, Sunday.—Korean Yun Bok Su won the historic B s 1 en 1 marathon over 26 miles 385 yards last ij ht. He won i:i the j unofficial time of two hou-s 25 minutes 12 seconds. Among the last minute wi aI drawsls before the raceUP - 107 words
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Article27 1947-04-21 8 In the annual Englard v R st golf match played at the Royal Singapore Golf Club, yesterday, the Rest won by 9V^ to 5353/ 4.27 words
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Advertisement543 1947-04-21 8 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from Page 4) »i INT*!) TO PI K( IIASF WANTED second-hand piano, cheap for school Stale mak;. price to Box N- A614S.T. \>TTED: 1 second hand crepe flin hing machine in working order. 24" x 12" smooth rolls, Suitable for extending present U.E. "B" type battery. Details543 words
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Advertisement7 1947-04-21 8 MADE IN ENGLAND \rt| WfM^f n§s W7 words
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Miscellaneous35 1947-04-21 8 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: High water 10.51 a.m. Height 8 ft. 7 ins., 1102 p.m.. Height 8 ft. 6 ins. TOMORROW: Highwater 11.30 a.m., Height 8 ft. 9 ins., 11.29 p.m.. Height 8 Jt 8 ins35 words
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