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Title Section19 1948-04-05 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 I Kill! PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1948 PRICE TEN CEMS19 words
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Article690 1948-04-05 1 Speech At Signing Ceremony WASHINGTON, Sunday. AS President Truman signed into law yesterday n the $6,800 million Foreign Aid Bill, he said: I 'The signing of this act is a momentous occasion in the world's quest for endtring peace and is America's answer to the challenge facingReuter; AP - 690 words
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Article, Illustration233 1948-04-05 1 NANKING, Sunday. GENERALISSIMO Chiang Kai-shek insists upon vJ leaving the Presidency of China to lead a "holy war" against the Chinese Communists, a Kuomintang spokesman said tonight. The spokesman said the Generalissimo's determination to step down remained unshaken after three hours of pleading byAP - 233 words
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Article151 1948-04-05 1 Reds Fight Police For Gunship ROME, Sunday. ITALIAN police today I seized a ship running I sub-machine-guns, rifles and bombs from Yugoslavia to Italy's Communists. The ship was raided at Molfetta, an Adriatic port in South Italy. Angry Communists rioted and, led by a Communist major, tried to break through151 words
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170 1948-04-05 1 RANGOON, Sunday. THE Burmese Premier (Thaksm Nu) las* night cited Britain as an example of seeking power from the masses by democratic methods, and Russia as an example of taking it by force. Sharply attacking theBurmese Communists, he warned m a radio broadcast that170 words
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Article221 1948-04-05 1 WASHINGTON, Sunday. HTHE United States Fede1 ral Court last night signed a temporary injunction against United States mine owners and 400,000 mine workers restraining them from continuing the three-weeks old soft-coal strike. Acting on a petition by the Justice Pepartment, the Judge said the strike "ifReuter - 221 words
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Article, Illustration57 1948-04-05 1 Chui Kab Fook, who is just two years and one month old, does bit of sham weightlifting, and seems to enjoy it. He was first prize winner at the Baby Show held m Seah Street yesterday by the Singapore Women's Federation, About 200 babies attended with their parents and friends.57 words
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Article197 1948-04-05 1 BERLIN, Sunday. rC Russians officially notified United States t*',hArities today that they are willing to meet for discussions to clarify the restrictions they imposed on Thursday on train travel through their occupation zone. The Russian notice came after the U.S. military police had been withdrawnUP - 197 words
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Article130 1948-04-05 1 LONDON. Sunday.— Earl Mountbatten should go to Moscow as British Ambassador after he leaves his present post as GovernorGeneral of India, a Sunday Pictorial columnist wrote to-day. He added: "1 believe that an inspired Ambassador with outstanding personal qualities is worth a whole bagful of diplomatic names.Reuter - 130 words
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Article123 1948-04-05 1 Calcutta Strike: 200 Held CALCUTTA, Sunday. MORE than 80 people were arrested heie yesterday, making over 200 arrests in two days, in the stay-in strike by civil servants. The 124 arrested on Friday were all released on bail. Yesterday's 80 were found in 14 offices which had closed for the123 words
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Article148 1948-04-05 1 rvN Apr. 16. the Straits Times \J will begin publication of the long-awaited Churchill memoirs of World War n. Mr. Winston Churchill has completed the first of his proposed five volumes of memoirs of the eventful days of the last war. The Straits Times has secured the serialisation148 words
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362 1948-04-05 1 THE Premier of Ceylon (Mr. D. S. Senanayake) has 1 announced that he would order an mime.l ate inquiry into Friday night's rioting by men of the Ceylon Pioneer Corps at Woodlands Camp, Singapore, reports Reuter from Colombo. Mr. Senanayake said he had understood362 words
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Advertisement30 1948-04-05 1 fo* thi .iftttx FAssN 4 CAR PARK Our Car Park now re-opened for use of Customers, Enter from Orchard Road through Porch. Jagas m attendance. Com; SfGfiftfif ere ORCHARO ROAD30 words
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Advertisement52 1948-04-05 1 OLDEST L RELIABLE I fietW*Am*M I SINCi tf2o J I 7f22 ifl^ I Mk W// Empty beer bottle* are only a others If left about In public places but they are essential to your retailer. Send back bottles and crates as promptly and regularly as you can. thank you MALAYAN52 words
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134 1948-04-05 2 SYDNEY, Sunday. DELIEVING that the end of the world is approaching and that the u cities will be destroyed first, Pastor Whittaker, a Seventh Day Adventist, and 10,000 of his followers, Qed yesterday from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to country areas. The AdventistsReuter - 134 words
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Article62 1948-04-05 2 BIRMINGHAM. Sunday.— Mr. Fred Longden, Labour Ml*, for Deritend, left hospital after receiving treatment for head Injuries received when he was attacked and robbed while walking home from his office last night. Mr. Longden was found lying unconscious on the pavement. Two men are believed to have attackedReuter - 62 words
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Article38 1948-04-05 2 BUENOS AIRES. Sunday.— Banking operations virtually halted in Argentina yesterday, i Normal economic activities were seriously hampered as a strike of tellers and clerks went into its fifth day. They are demanding wage increases. A P38 words
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Article66 1948-04-05 2 NEW YORK, Sunday.— The Indonesian Public Works Minister (Dr. Laoh) announced here yesterday that the Republic had purchased $100.-OOvJ.OOO-worth of American read building and communicatjons equipment. This is designed to meet tne five-year programme of reconstruction and modernisation. Dr. Laoh added that Indonesia was one of theReuter - 66 words
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Article50 1948-04-05 2 COLOMBO, Sunday.— In deference to Buddhist sentiment in Ceylon, it is officially announced that the Government of India has decided not to issue postage stamps bearing the firure of Buddha. One of the prixe -winning designs of India's Independence stamps featured figures of Buddha and Gandhi.— A.P.AP - 50 words
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Article62 1948-04-05 2 WIESBADEN, Sunday.— A French airforce pilot, flying in formation with 14 other planes over Germany yesterday, baled out to avoid a posposible collision with the other planes when his altimeter failed. He found himself flying upside down in thick cloud, he said later. He parachuted 7,000 feet throughReuter - 62 words
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Article44 1948-04-05 2 MOSCOW. Sunday. The Stalin prize has been awarded to Mlrzo Tursun Zade. a writer of the Tadjik Republic, for several poems on India. In them he described his Impressions on his visit to India when attending a scientific conference In Delhi. Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article49 1948-04-05 2 SEATTLE. Sunday. The biggest invasion of freefloating Japanese mines since late last year was reported by district Coast Guard headquarters here yesterday. Officials said 18 floating mines had been sighted along or off the North Pacific coast in the past four days. Four have been destroyed. A.P.AP - 49 words
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Article61 1948-04-05 2 SYDNEY. Sunday. A clergyman who wears shorts with his vestments when conducting services is the Rev. O. E. Julien, of Bribbaree, New South Wales. He Is campaigning to rid church congregations of "clothes stuffiness." He describes heavy suits, ties and clergy collars in hot weather as "stiflingReuter - 61 words
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Article69 1948-04-05 2 BRIGHTON, Sunday.—Barrel* of beer were washed ashore yesterday at Brighton, Hove, Worthing and Chlchester and thirsty week-end ho-liday-makers saw others drifting: far out to sea. They were part of a cargo of a ship which sank 50 miles away from Brighton 19 days ago. The vessel had69 words
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Article43 1948-04-05 2 NEW YORK. Sunday.—Michael Redgrave and Flora Robson are playing in "Macbeth" at the National Theatre in New York. One reviewer said the production, which ran in London recently, contained a "good many gaudy moments when London's excitement seemed well Justified." A.P.AP - 43 words
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Article77 1948-04-05 2 CROWBOROUGH, Sussex. Sunday The famous pipes of Moidart believed to be the oldest In existence and said to have been played by the Clan Macdonald in the battle of Bannockburn in 1314 were played at the wedding here yesterday of their owner's son. Lieut. David Somerled Robertson-MacDonald R.N.Reuter - 77 words
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Article22 1948-04-05 2 VATICAN CITY, Sunday.— Enrico Cardinal Sibilia, 88 years old. suffered a heart attack yesterday at Anagnl, south of Rome. —A.P.AP - 22 words
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Article55 1948-04-05 2 MANILA, Sunday.— A moderately strong earthquake rocked Iloilo for 15 seconds yesterday. The populace, panic-strick-en after the January 25 tremor which killed 18 persons in Iloilo. rushed outdoors. Six labourers demolishing remains of the ancient Jaro Bell Tower narrowly escaped serious injury when they jumped 20 feet to theAP - 55 words
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Advertisement1183 1948-04-05 2 NOTICES NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Mr. Lim Som Chai of 191. Serangoon Road. Singapore is applying to the Governor for naturalization, and that any person who knows any reason why naturalization should not be granted should send a written and signed statement of the facts to the Colonial1,183 words
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Advertisement653 1948-04-05 2 NOTICES THE EASTERN AGENCIES (1926) LTD. CHANGE OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS. As from 6th April, our telephone numbers will be, mm with extensions to afl departments. Please note that oar former number, 0190, la now a direct line only to the Representative. Rothmana Ltd. THE OVERSEAS ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. (Incorporated m653 words
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Advertisement386 1948-04-05 2 NOTICES THE SUNGEI BESI MINES LTD. SECTION 69 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1947 Prom 17th March. 1948 distinctive numbers of the issued shares of the company are dispensed with. Manager. J. NO ALL. AUCTION SALE OF A large quantity of materials coat hangers, plastic braces, shoe polish, Incense sticks, shaving386 words
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Advertisement524 1948-04-05 2 THANKS TO KEPLER* X. There's man goodness to the spoonful in />^ f rr 'Kepler'— the world-fa/nous Cod Liver \^f I W Oil with Malt Extract. One fluid ounce of '-\f\ tfif 'Kepler* provides not less than 3,500 International Units of Vitamin A— the I jj protective Vitamin and 500524 words
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Article520 1948-04-05 3 'Stop War Before It Is Too Late JERUSALEM, Sunday. THE Palestine High Commissioner (Gen. Sir 1 Alan Cunningham), broadcasting over Palestine Radio for the first -time last night, called upon Jews and Arabs to cease fire in accordance with the Security Council truce resolution last Thursday.Reuter; AP - 520 words
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Article, Illustration74 1948-04-05 3 Synthetic Tyres Are Here e TTHE first all-synthetic 1 rubber tyres have arrived m Singapore from America. But they are only two-and a half inches m diameter specially made for model aircraft. The manufacturers say the tyres "are made of the finest synthetic rubber, available and carry no guarantee." They74 words
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Article68 1948-04-05 3 LAKE SUCCESS, Sunday. The United States, Britain and France have asked the Security Council to reconsider the Russian-vetoed members nsa£n tlons of Itaiy and «ss^fid that ques. tion was °eing raised m View of tne decision to convene a special Palestine session Of the Assembly.UP - 68 words
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Article35 1948-04-05 3 SAN FRANCISCO, Sunday. —An air shipment of 3,619 pounds of silk arrived here yesterday from Toklo. Pan-American Alrwayg said it wag the largest single commercial air shipment ever to leave Japan.— AJ*.35 words
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Article302 1948-04-05 3 'Criminal Talk', Says Wallace NEW HAVEN Connecticut, Sunday. AIR. Henry Wallace, M U.S. Third Party Presidential candidate, talked of a criminal statement by President Truman in a speech here last night. He was referring to Mr Truman's recent likening of Russia to Nazi Germany, after which the President said theReuter; AP - 302 words
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Article, Illustration32 1948-04-05 3 Mr. Thomas K. P. Jaw&on, of Kuala Lumpur and Miss Chandramathy Dorothy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A Victor, of Jon ore, photographed after their wedding at St. Christopher's Church, Johore Bahrn32 words
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Article234 1948-04-05 3 From Our Malay Correspondent COR the first time since 1 the split of the Malay Nationalist Party from the ranks of UMNO in the early days of the Malayan Union, a formal discussion took place recently in Penang between officials of the Kesatuan Melayu, Penang, a234 words
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Article73 1948-04-05 3 TODAY T.N.X- Enterprises: Sewing Morning and Bring And Buy at Woodaide, Orange Road, 10.30 a.m. every Monday. Y.W.C.A. Fortnightly Club. Mrs. H. H. Peterson on "Argentina," 8, Fort Canning Road, 10 a.m., Busy Bees' meeting, 8. Fort Canning Road 2.30 p.m. Spring worship and Clansmen meeting, Hokkien Hong73 words
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Article, Illustration630 1948-04-05 3 By Our Woman OorrrrTpoiirtft FO brothers of a Serembao Jewish family were married in Singapore on Saturday. They were Mr. Elias D. Meyer, Straits Times staff correspondent at Sereinban, and Mr. Reuben Meyer Saul. They are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Saul of Seremban.630 words
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1049 1948-04-05 4 The Straits Times Singapore, Mon., April, 5, 1948 THE MART OF MALAYSIA A very remarkable fact was brought out by Mr. L M. F. Fergusson in the speech which he made as chairman of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce at the annual meeting last week. That was that the value1,049 words
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Article89 1948-04-05 4 NEWS has been received from America that Mr Chan Pu Ho has been awarded a scholarship to study in the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Chan Fu Ho is tht son of Mr. Chan Ping Kee. Chinese interpreter of the Supreme Court. Seremban. M-. Chan Fu Ho89 words
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1858 1948-04-05 4 DR. T.H. SILCOCK - Expatriation Pay In Theory And Malayan Practice DR. T.H. SILCOCK QUESTIONS WHICH ASIANS SHOULD ASK ON- By Professor of Economics at Raffles College "If we are to justify different salaries for the same work, we must do it on a firm basis of public policy, and not on any nonsense1,858 words
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485 1948-04-05 4 VOUR editorial "EX- PATRIATION REVOLT" only serves to show that racial arrogance is still rampant among Europeans in this country, if the viewpoints expressed therein are at all representative of European Opinion. You say: "There have oeen many indications that the principle of expatriation485 words
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Advertisement824 1948-04-05 4 CLASSIFIED ADS. JANSEN— To Lori, wife of H. E. Jansrn. at Randan* Kerbau on April 3rd. a son. DOWRAI DIAMOND KURUVILLA to Kunjoonjamma. wife of M. K. Kuruvilla of Cressonlte Industries Limited on April 2nd at Dr radar's Maternity Horne a soi.. Both well TAN— SNG. At the St. Joseph824 words
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Advertisement21 1948-04-05 4 The lightest and smallest Typewriter A perfect example of Swiss precision workmanship. Also arriving shortly a few No. 2000 Jubilee models.21 words
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Advertisement67 1948-04-05 4 Fellow Institute Ophthalmic Opticians (Eng) Fellow Worshipful Co ot Spectacle- Makers (Eng) Freeman ot the City ot London By Appointment to H. M. Forces. S E.Asia 6, RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE PHONE 8064Z H. B. WINTER MERCHANT TAILOR SHIRTMAKER For Tailoring m the Highest Traditions o f Quality and Craftsmanship 18-E,67 words
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Article259 1948-04-05 5 200 Entrants In Successful Show TWO hundred howling babies and about 600 A excited and perspiring parents and relatives packed at the Singapore Seamen's Union in Seah Street yesterday, where the Women's Federation held their baby show. The show itself was a great success, competing babies259 words
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355 1948-04-05 5 Chief of J Traffic Police (Mr. C.J. R. Bembroke) still maintains that the simplest solution of congestion at the Orchard Road traffic 'island would be to remove the island altogether. "If the Municipality will remove iU." Mr. Bembroke told the Straits Times yesterday "we355 words
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Article112 1948-04-05 5 A Catholic Cultural Centre has been opened, by permission of the Bishop Of Malacca, at 73 Bras Basah Road. The Rev. J. R. Fox, M.C., Port Chaplain In Charge, Is managing the Centre, and a number of lady helpers are in attendance every day to look after112 words
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Article124 1948-04-05 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. "THREE young Chinese 1 suspected of being concerned in the murder of a 60-year-old vegetable gardener on Wednesday were arrested by Kuala Lumpur detectives last night The gardener, Mook Koon, was killed by a gunman in Kampong Pandan a124 words
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Article80 1948-04-05 5 From Our Own Correspondent PENANO, Sunday. Dock workers belonging to the Harbour Labour Union have agreed to reduce Penang handling charge*. This follows months of negotiations. Hie Union i* expected to submit a revised list of rates tomorrow to the Employers' Association and other trading bodies.80 words
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Article, Illustration39 1948-04-05 5 Pupils of the Nan Hwa Giris School doing a song and danc e number at yesterday's Children's Day concert at the Happy World. Twenty numbers wer e given, each by the pupils of a different school.— Straits Times picture.39 words
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Article62 1948-04-05 5 SUNGEI PATANI, Sunday. —One Indonesian and eight Malays were charged beiore l he Sungei Patani Magistrate during the week-end with illegal possession of arms. They were alleged to have attempted to smuggle out of the Kuala Muda River, about 154 Japanese rifles and 3 000 rounds of ammunition.62 words
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Article117 1948-04-05 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. A SPOKESMAN for the Representative of the Government of India said today there was every possibility of amicable settlement m a labour dispute at Jasih Lallang Estate, near Malacca. About 680 Indians have been idle there for the last117 words
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Article83 1948-04-05 5 rE Tamil Youth Fellowship, No. 1, Short 8treet, Singapore, held it* third annual oratorical contest on Saturday, April 3, at the Church Social Hall. In the senior section, Mr. Theodore Chtfstie, speaking on "Is Malaya Ready for Self -Government" won the challenge shield. In the Junior section, the83 words
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Article68 1948-04-05 5 SUNGEI PATANI, Sunday. —The Central Kedah p»- lice hare asked Government for two motor boats to be used against pirates and smugglers. The Officer Superintending Police Circle (Mr. P. Lodwick) told the Straits Times today that police operations were being hampered by lack of fast motor craft. Hitherto,68 words
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Article41 1948-04-05 5 A COMMITTEE meeting of the Sinhalese Association of Singapore was held yesterday to discuss the National Day celebration. It was decided to stage a drama on April 13. There will also be a tea party at 209, Queen Street.41 words
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Article64 1948-04-05 5 PENANG. Sunday.— A threecent reduction in the price of a cup of coffee with milk has been announced by the Penan* Coffee Shop-keepers' Association. The new. price, 17 cents instead of 20. was enforced from April 1. The revision followed negotiations started by the Assistant Controller of Supplies64 words
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Article, Illustration295 1948-04-05 5 Thousands Of Children Celebrate CHILDREN'S Day was celebrated yesterday by scores of thousands of Singapore Chinese boys and girls, for whom an extensive programme of entertainment was arranged. Chief item on the day's programme was a rally and concert at the Happy World covered stadium which was attended by the295 words
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Article91 1948-04-05 5 Tomorrow (Tuesday) at 8.18 p.m., Radio Malaya will broadcast a talk by the Command-er-in Chief, Air Command, Far East, (Air Marshal Sir Hugh Lloyd K.B.E., C.B., M.C., D.M.C.) The 30th ainniversay of the founding of the Royal Air Force was on April 1, 1948, and in91 words
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Article111 1948-04-05 5 From Our Own Correspondent TELUK ANSON. Saturday.— Sentences of six months' rigorous imprisonment and fines of $500 each were imposed by the District Judge (Mr. J. O. Adams) on six Chinese found guilty of rioting in Teluk Anson last month. The riot arose from a dispute in111 words
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Article89 1948-04-05 5 'BUYER' WAS GUNMAN A Chinese gunman robbed a shop in North Bridge Road at 8.20 ajn. yesterday of a gold ring valued at $105. An assistant in the shop said that the gunman posed as a customer. Before leaving the shop, the gunman drew a revolver and threatened to shoot89 words
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Article200 1948-04-05 5 \JIR. M. J. Namazie, Unofficial Legislative Councillor, yesterday told the Muslims of Singapore to live in harmony with members of other religious faiths in the Colony. Mr. Namazie was addressing the Indian Muslim League which entertained him at a function to celebrate his success in200 words
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Article392 1948-04-05 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. PRODUCERS of natural rubber should make a I forceful and clear presentation of their case to assist the Rubber Study Group's negotiations in Washington, a rubber authority said here today. It was regretted, he added, that the natural392 words
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Advertisement106 1948-04-05 5 FUR FELT HATS FOR MEN JR Styles and Colours WMf $10.50 to $18.50 BABY BELLING COOKER. M Just tile thing for the small Uum fsSJI or Flat. It is very simple to use. Oj^^^P^^ very easy to clean and consumes Mk very little current. rfkJS V 3 or 4 saucepans106 words
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Article808 1948-04-05 6 Quiet Week In Tin Shares From A Market Correspondent MALAYAN markets resumed in good heart 1V1 after the holidays. In four days' trading last week a fair measure of business was written despite mounting international tension in Berlin. Save for Petaling and Sungei Way, which saw a808 words
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Article323 1948-04-05 6 NEW YORK, Sunday. AMERICAN businessmen r\ assessing (the industrial position last week found only two features productive of optimism. These were the assumptions that the Government's global aid programme, plus armament expenditure, would pump millions of U5. dollars into production; and that the new tax law would323 words
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Article20 1948-04-05 6 Stocks Industrials Rails Utilities Apr. 2 Apr. 3 64.64 64.73 177.32 177.45 53.78 53.93 33.37 33.41 Reuter.Reuter - 20 words
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Article217 1948-04-05 6 Tin Control In U.S. A. fN approving extension of Government control over tin m the United States to the end of June 1949, the U.S. Senate Banking and Currency Committee accepted the Government demands that total tin consumption m America would increase tc U 4.000 tons a year U restrictions217 words
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Article71 1948-04-05 6 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON. Sunday. The composition of the British delegation to the Rubber Study Group has inspired the quiet confidence that some benefit will result to the natural product, savs the Financial Time* The Washington correspondent of the India Rubber Journal, however, says it 1* not71 words
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Article78 1948-04-05 6 From Oar Own Correspondent. LONDON, Sunday. Sir John Hay, on his arrival m London from Malaya, told the Press the feature of his visit which had impressed him most was the success of the pre-war re-planting programme. "I was most impressed to see old, derelict rubber78 words
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Article275 1948-04-05 6 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Sunday. PURVEYING the rubber 3 situation in America, the India Rubber Journal's Washington correspondent says it is calculated that between one and two hundred thousand tons oi natural rubber will be available for U.S. Government stock-piling thie year. He adds that it may275 words
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Article23 1948-04-05 6 The accounts of Tekka Limited show a profit of £3,716 for the year to Mar. 31, 1947. The carry-forward is Increased to £23,256.23 words
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256 1948-04-05 6 AKRON, Ohio, Sunday. MANY research scientists are now convinced the post-war car tyre, a combination of natural and synthetic rubbers, is yielding better service than the pre-war all-rubber casings. They expect furtlier improvement. The scientists concerned have in nearly two year; made more progress ii developing synthetic256 words
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Advertisement213 1948-04-05 6 Now Showing =r at 2p.m.. 1.15. 6.30 9.15 M tL REX fi^i Air N Phone 4042 ÜB> [iflV #KEHIND ROMANC.^fIfI ND GAIETY JHBBr LIES MYSTERY AND UNCANNY! LATIN v QUARTER r-KEXT CHANCE t^M WHITEMAN > hr\oS& I rMWIJfjTNiI TODAY*. m 2pm., 4.15, 640 9.15 ,J^3 RHYTHM AND SONG IN THAT213 words
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Miscellaneous286 1948-04-05 6 Viscount Samuel; 10.30 "Brassy 11.30 Close. 4 pjn. Louis Levy RADIO MALAYA S'PORB Bandstand"— City of Coventry Orchestra: 4.30 Australian New*ia >.m tA U noon Schola' Band; 10.45 The Monday Talk; 4.40 To Town on Two Plaoos— niliL i nm. ra^ James ll Classical Half Hour— Artur Rawicz Lattdauer; 4.40286 words
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Article462 1948-04-05 7 LONDON, Sunday. rpHE introduction of new 1 British Electricity three per cent stock, 1968-73, occasioned but little excitement m the Gilt-edred section of the London stock markets on Friday, says Renter's financial correspondent. Dealings began at 981 and all Gilt-edced prices were marked lower m sympathy with the462 words
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Article320 1948-04-05 7 THE Mar. 23 issue of the Metal Bulletin refers to the "very real grounds for complaint" by British tin interests on the way m which tin allocations have been intimated. Substantial allocations of tin for the first half of thla year, it says, have been320 words
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Article140 1948-04-05 7 Cadek Rubber GADEK Rubber directors win recommend payment of an Ordinary dividend of 15 per cent, for last year. The sum of £0,075 has beta appropriated to pay the dividend, lite company paid 7V4 per cent, the previous year. Other details to be laid before140 words
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Article88 1948-04-05 7 In the six month* to Mar. SI, 1847, the crop of the Chembong Malay Rubber Company (1920) was 732,700 lbs. Other details given for the annual meeting on Mar. 31 were: Profit balance for the year to Mar. 31, 1947, after London expenses, directors' fees, etc., £7,43888 words
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45 1948-04-05 7 Plantation Trust's 3¾ Per Cent Div. Details given for the Rubber Plantations Investment T r u '8 t during 1047 were: net revenue (excluding taxation) £8^901 (previous year £51,040); available balance £204,904 (£227,689). Dividend 3] per cent (as in the previous year); forward £151.659 (£154.123).45 words
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Article227 1948-04-05 7 From A Market Correspondent NEW YORK inquiries for pepper brought strong week-end increases m Singapore pepper quotations. The copra market was apathetic and prices eased a little. There was no change m other sections of the Singapore produce markets. Weekend prices were: Rioe Unclassified: No. 1 $67; 2227 words
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Article74 1948-04-05 7 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's noon prices on Saturday, Apr. I, were: Cts. Cte. per 1b. per lb. Ho. 1 R.8S. Spot loose nominal 4li 4li No. 1 RSS fob in bales April 4t| 41{ No. 2 RSS fob in bales April 40| 4©i No. 3 RSS74 words
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68 1948-04-05 7 The price of Zanzibar coconut oil has been raised from £50. 4c per ton fob. (naked) to £543s. per ton. The rise in price followed lengthy negotiations with the British Ministry of Food. The price of Zanzibar copra remains unchanged at £30. 10s. per ton68 words
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Article29 1948-04-05 7 Built Selangor Rubber In the year to Mar. 31, 1947, made a profit of £4.628 and brought m £8,129. Deduct rehabilitation expenditure £11,410; credit forward £1.346.29 words
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Advertisement221 1948-04-05 7 PRESIDENT LINE SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON via INDIA EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS PRES. BUCHANAN Singapore Gd. *5/t« Penang Arr. Apr. 8 PRES. FILLMORE Singapore Arr. Apr. Pt. Swett Apr. 17 Penang Apr. 2* LYKES ORIENT LINE direct to HOUSTON, MOBILE, NEW ORLEANS Limited Passenger Space Available 35 DAYS STRAITS221 words
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Article479 1948-04-05 8 Tan Leng Teck Creates Upset THE Singapore swimmer, Tan Leng Teck, created an upset by beating the Penang champion, Fong Seow Yoke, when the Malayan Chinese aquatic trials were continued at the Chinese Swimming Club pool in Katong yesterday. Leng Teck beat Seow Yoke in the479 words
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Article156 1948-04-05 8 "IT a meeting of Singapore, Perak and Penang swimming officials held at the i Chinese Swimming Club after jthe trials yesterday, the following were selected to represent the Malayan Chinese m the aquatic events at the China national games: MEN'S EVENTS 5t metres free-«tyle: Fong Scow156 words
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Article222 1948-04-05 8 R.A.F.Tennis Finals •THE finals of the R.A.F. 1 Malaya tennis championships were played on the Fairy Point courts at Changi on Saturday. In the men's singles championship, Warrant Officer J. Doyle of R.A.F. Base Seletar, winner of last year's final, showed thet his form had not deteriorated by beating Squadron222 words
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Article61 1948-04-05 8 The R.A.P. Seletar met the Base Group. R.E. ,ln a friendly soccer encounter at Seleter yesterday. A very even and hard-fought game resulted in a goalless draw. Teams: RAF.: Bird; Rcilly and Herbert; Lodge, Bainbridge and Pearson; Dixon, Saunders, Stevenson, McEwan and Hoey. RE.: Fen wick; Valentine and61 words
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Article75 1948-04-05 8 TODAY SOCCER: S.A.F.A. League Div 1 C.A. T. Seaforths, Jalan Besar Stadium, 5.15 p.m.; R.A.F. Changi v. G.H.Q. Signals, Changi, 5.15 p.m.; S.C.C. t. S.R.C., padang, 5.15 p.m.; DiT. II Singapore Chinese Engineering Assn. t. R.A.F. Sembawang, C.eylang stadium, 5.15 p.m.; LA. v. R.A.F. Tengah, S.R.C., 5.15 p.m.75 words
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Article261 1948-04-05 8 LONDON, Sunday. BY 15 points to eight the Army defeated the Royal Air Force at Twickenham yesterday to win the Services Rugby Union championship. The R.A.F., the holders, had 1 been afvourites, but the Army gained an early lead through Coutts kicking a penalty goal beforeReuter - 261 words
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Article444 1948-04-05 8 LT. H. PERERA. who took six wickets for 43 and hit a breezy 54 not out. was mainly responsible for the Ceylon Sports Club's victory by seven wickets over the Singapore Chinese Recreation Club yesterday at Balestier Plain. The Chinese, batting first, were all out for444 words
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Article93 1948-04-05 8 READING, Berkshire, Sunday. AMAGNIFICENTLYtrained team of Belgian runners created a surprise by winning the international cross-coun-try championship over a nine-mile course here yesterday by one point from the holders, France. Sydney Wooderson, the English crack runner, badly disappointed the big crowd for he could only finish 14th afterReuter - 93 words
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Article, Illustration72 1948-04-05 8 Malayan Chinese girls are making great progress m the realm of si>ort. Above: the women's 80 metres low hurdles race m progress at the Malayan Chinese athletic trials held m Penang during the Easter holidays. Below, Miss Tan Kirn Liew (Penang), winner of the women's 200 metresSin Chew Jit Poh - 72 words
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Article506 1948-04-05 8 FINE weather favoured yesterday's cricket in Singapore, and a number of matches were played. On the padang the R.A.F. Changi did weH to defeat the Singapore Cricket Club's first team by 27 runs. Senior of the Changi side top- scored in the match, with506 words
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Article295 1948-04-05 8 pOOD bowling by Paul U de Kretser (four for 14) and A. Perera (three for 23) enabled the Colonials Cricket Club to beat the Singapore Colts by eight wickets yesterday. Thp match was played on the Changl Prison ground. The Colts were all ou* for 65295 words
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Article50 1948-04-05 8 More than 50 entries have been received by the Singapore Amateur Boxing Association for the All-Sin-gapore amateur boxing open championships, which will begin tomorrow. The medical inspection and welghing-in will take place at the Happy World stadium today at 5.30 p.m. All competitors are requested to be present.50 words
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418 1948-04-05 8 Poor Response To Call For Olympic Funds By the SPORTS EDITOR T^HE efforts of the Singapore Olympic ami Sports Council to raise funds with which to send a team to the Olympic Games are not getting the support they deserve. The response since the campaign for funds was launched has418 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous24 1948-04-05 8 SINGAPORE TIDES Today: High water, 7.36 a.m. (6.9 ft.), 9.35 p.m. (7.1 ft.) Tomorrow: High water, 8.48 ajn. (7.3 ft.). 10.03 p.m. (7.4 ft.)24 words
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