The Singapore Free Press, 4 September 1947
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Title Section18 1947-09-04 1 The Singapore Free Press LARGEST AFTERNOON SALE IN MALAYA 949 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1947 PRICE 10 CENTS*18 words
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Article, Illustration641 1947-09-04 1 BRITISH CUSTOMS UNION PLAN 71 7 7 T T O Bevin shocks U.S. m 7-minute speech A BRITISH Commonwealth customs v nion was proposed by the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Ernest Bevin, m a dramatic seven-minute speech to the Trade Union Congress at its annual conference at Southport (Lancashire) yesterday. Mr.Reuter - 641 words
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Article305 1947-09-04 1 BEVIN ON 'THE LAST CHANCE' nol iiii'OKT (Lanes.), Wednesday. HE November meeting ol the Foreign Ministers Council m L Kid m ma% be Europe's last chance, said Mr. mest Bevin, addressing the annual conference of t Tr-de- tdxm Congress here today. jte m a :Mr Bevin'a speech was his proposal305 words
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Article75 1947-09-04 1 "At the end of 1918 it was only Europe and the Middle East virtually that had to be dealt with. Now it is the world. It is a question of whether a new world should be born or whether we are to travel back again into the old75 words
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Article41 1947-09-04 1 Free Press Staff Reporter Seven Chinese gunmen fired a ;hot at a house m Yeo Chu Kang Road at 11.30 last night on leavng. after robbing the Chinese occupants of $265. The bullet was ?mbedded m a door post.41 words
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213 1947-09-04 1 ITO to query U.S. rubber control law Free Press Staff Correspondent LONDON, Weonesady. A MERICAN rubber corurols are J\ likely to be questioned again when the International Trade Organisation's charter is di. c ussed at the world trade confc-^nce at Havana m November. The Associated Press «.?">orted today that theFree Press - 213 words
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Article61 1947-09-04 1 Free Press Staff Reporter AN average of $50,000 a month was collected ir. fines by the Singapore Food Control Inspectorate during the first seven months this year. Total fines collected from January to July amounted to $352,780. Miscellaneous receipts and confiscations over the same period totalled61 words
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241 1947-09-04 1 WASHINGTON, Wednesday. THE Acting U.S. Secretary of State, Mr. Robert Lovett, anounced today that the U.S. Government considered the European situation was deteriorating so fast that American aid would be necessary, through temporary devices, "within a matter of months rather f>»a« nAYt. vparReuter - 241 words
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337 1947-09-04 1 S'pore committee to study finance Free Press Staff Reporter I DEPRESENTATIVES who were not members of the Singapore Advisory Council would be invited to serve on the committee to examine the finances of the colony, said Mr. P. A. B. McKerron, Officer Administering the Government, m the Council this morning.337 words
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Article64 1947-09-04 1 A POSSE of Singapore C.I.D. detectives headed by Inspector Fong at 8.30 o'clock last night arrested 27 persons In a wellknown secret society haunt m Merchant Road, after going there to prevent a scheduled gang 'battle' between the "36" and the "18" secret societies. The detectives64 words
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Article103 1947-09-04 1 I Free Press Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. WHILE the threat of a Malayaf? wide strike of public services is being held m abeyance, Mr. M. P. Rajagopal, representative of the Government Workers, told the Free Press this morning that a mass meeting of the Sentul103 words
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Article, Illustration376 1947-09-04 1 Free Press Staff Reporter THE Singapore Advisory Council agreed this morning to ask the Governor-General, Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald, to form a committee "to report on the present cost of administering the Malayan Governments, on where there is duplication of departments and appointments,376 words
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Article165 1947-09-04 1 Free Press Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. THE Council of the Malayan Asso- elation at a meeting last night appointed a sub-committee to con. sider the Heaseman report on income tax. This sub-committee comprises Mr. P. O. D. Regester, Mr. G. D. A. Fletcher, Mr. Yong165 words
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Article18 1947-09-04 1 Housewives m some parts of rural England were queueing up for water yesterday after drought.18 words
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Advertisement45 1947-09-04 1 tat V A L BESOB V. JANE RUSSELL m THE OUTLAW A l GET YOURS BS§y THE ALLURING WF-^ AMERICAN TWINS: (W 1& MOSS CREPE flyß[ (42/44"- 26 shades!) Hjfc^ m &nd B^H CHIFFON IB VELVET '^^B^^^afl (41/42" -pastel shades) "what the film »<<7rs wear45 words
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Advertisement75 1947-09-04 1 THE ORCHARD DRESS SHOT Newly Opened at 29 ORCHARD RD (A** SMART SELECTION AMERICAN MOM* AFTERNOON AND COCKTAIL DRESSES $25.00 ﾗ $75ﾫ"^ A C C O MM O D ATlO* The TAVERU (EUROPEAN RESIDENTIAL HOTEL SPACIOUS ROOMS ﾕ COURTEOUS P* ﾕ COOL QUIET LOCALIHCoiffeur de Danwv American Trained Ofx-raMr ﾕ75 words
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Article1021 1947-09-04 2 A Malayan Bookshelf I BY A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT IT N T I L comparatively recent times the great storehouse of Chinese literature remained closed to all but a very few Chinese and a mere handful of people of other races. Now, however, there are several excellent translations1,021 words
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Article, Illustration312 1947-09-04 2 £*\oi o response io nic partner's takeout double was far too conservative. His best bid (to show values, but not necessarily a heart stopper) is one notrump. Failing that, he should bid three diamonds. Despite his four card suit. East must do something to show how much312 words
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Article, Illustration489 1947-09-04 2 Pierre Jeannerat - ART CLLASS Victorians Defended Pierre Jeannerat by A FORTNIGHT ago I commented on story-telling Victorian paintings exhibited at Tate Gallery, London, to mark its 50th anniverI named them, patronis- i n &ty> perhaps, "Grandather's Choice," and added hat modern connoisseurhip, by and large, does not ook upo n them with489 words
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Article26 1947-09-04 2 1. The total up to August 26 was £591.351. 2. Shot, poisoned, run over and killed parachute jumping. 3. All cricketers except Jack Hobbs.26 words
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Article, Illustration260 1947-09-04 2 FASTER THAN SOUND WAVES CASTER and faster r planes scoi-ch through the air. At the beginning of the summer the world plane speed record was 615 miles an hour held by the British. In June an officer of the U.S. Army Air Forces flew 623.8 miles an hour. A week260 words
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Article, Illustration228 1947-09-04 2 YOUR LUCKY STAR Fortune toreCMl to: DBMpte r tai| DOKN today, you tivt M than your shart of rtai tility and you mu<: taut i stick to on° thins and lull bcf re you £<> on to «oo«!Sj else. Because you find it m i adapt >«»urs?lf to a m228 words
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Advertisement59 1947-09-04 2 THE ORCHARD DRESS SHOT Newly Opened at 29 ORCHARD RD (A** SMART SELECTION AMERICAN MOM* AFTERNOON AND COCKTAIL DRESSES $25.00 $75«"^ A C C O MM O D ATlO* The TAVERU (EUROPEAN RESIDENTIAL HOTEL SPACIOUS ROOMS COURTEOUS P* COOL QUIET LOCALIHCoiffeur de Danw v American Trained Ofx-raMr Specialised In Terras,59 words
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Miscellaneous69 1947-09-04 2 Mdllrirdk6 Exclusive to the Singapore Free Press m Malaya —*-*^ZZ ;>^>=^ NO, WE'RE ALL GOING/ THIS IS I DO YOU HAVE RADIO-TELE-* I PRINCESS NAROA AND THE '"I NAftDA.I WANTED VOUA N D^NaT A S K» P^ o^ CONNECTIONS WITH j BRAT COMIN6 TO TCOCKAIGNE, AND CUDDLES TO STAY HEftE69 words
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Miscellaneous198 1947-09-04 2 MSB A B v A sSk 8 jM A 1 1 Ik, Ik ft A ft A If i SINGAPORE Blue Network 12. W— 2.00 pjn —485 metre* In the rwdiuro wave tend A 7.22 megacycles Mr second Id the 41 metre band. 6.00—11 00 pjn— 485 metres la the198 words
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Miscellaneous284 1947-09-04 2 negacyclea; 6.00 p.m. to 11.15 p.m VXG10 25.51 metres 11 .76 megacycles; f.SO pjn. to 8.15 pjn VLc4 lt.S9 metres 15.32 megacycles; 10. ft pjn. to 11.15 pjn VICS 16.82 metres 17.84 megacycles; 19 0* bob. to 11. M p.m. VXB4 25 40 metre* U 81 megaeycJca. THURSDAY 7.15 p.m.284 words
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Miscellaneous77 1947-09-04 2 London r 11-40 Ridn' Down the Canyon, 12 p.m. Much Binding in the Marsh. FRIDAY Morning 8 a.m. Music on the Air; 8.30 News and Home News; 8.45 Morning Star; 9 a.m. March fo the Movies*: 9 30 Programme Announcements: 9 .40 Interlude; 9.45 Grand Hotel; 10.30 News and Items77 words
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331 1947-09-04 3 JAP NAVY MEN CONVICTED OF TORTURE Navy men were convicted m Guam V !SJ nited States Military Tribunal of !1 ten American prisoners-of-war m t r B iman experimental use of bacteria, l^ 4 lion, bayonets and bamboo spears. dy^ iwanami, former fleet surgeon, bad ordered the sadistic executions j;A.P. - 331 words
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Article58 1947-09-04 3 he admirals didn't know v Jin i i 'nt ll)- ••IHiun Lrihunal m rV:- J «aa nev f r h 'Vir^ j lt. rr3l aent h \llied xr ol slaying j d -hips i)f »b] N.i• -<-! t<>ri-es i Pa« i is ands. I iDa iese N ii I rfgnjA.P. - 58 words
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35 1947-09-04 3 US AUTHORITIES SEIZE BRITISH NEWSmAN'S BOOK N r G- r»i the L-. .a book Mr. G:: Brill s News, has p -inder tJ I stud *t i I Mr. SchafTer'a I G the that it35 words
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Article, Illustration28 1947-09-04 3 The smallest aircraft m Britain, a Chilton single-seater (pictured here), took place m an air dwplay at the Southend-on-Sea municipal aerodrome recently, piloted by Mr. R. L. Porteous.28 words
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Article60 1947-09-04 3 rUROPES touxl coal production rose m July, although there wag a tall m some countries. Outpu was 19,263,000 tons against 17.507.000 m June. In the Ruhr and Aachen there was a rise of 597,000 and m the Saar 126,000 tons. America exported 3,128,000 tons m July60 words
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Article48 1947-09-04 3 Maintenance of the full bread ration m the joint Anglo-Ameri-can zone of Germany has boen made possible by the importation from the United States last week of over 128,000 tons of bread "rain and 118,000 tons of flour it was officially announced m Hamburg.48 words
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145 1947-09-04 3 SCOTLAND YARD detectives have called m the speliologists to help solve the mystery of two skeletons, found m potholes cave-like depressions gouged m the hills of Yorkshire by ice-age glaciers of 25,000 years ago. Twice within eight days, skeletons have been discovered at theiU.P. - 145 words
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116 1947-09-04 3 DEATH OF MAN WHO KILLED AN AFRICAN 'GOD' MAJOR Fredrick Burnham <87), a Boer War veteran and African explorer whose exploits included the killing of a native "god" m; Rhodesia, has died m Santa Barbara (California) it wa s learned on Tuesday. In Africa Major Burnham wai engaged by theA.P. - 116 words
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Article51 1947-09-04 3 ANEW political party, the Independent Progressive Party of California, which will back Mr. Henry A. Wallace as Presidential nominee, has been launched at Los An°ele9 by 300 representatives of labour, civic and minority groups. Mr. Wallace, former Vice-Presi-dent, is a bitter eritir of President Truman.U.P. - 51 words
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Article50 1947-09-04 3 11l a IllUve iiILUCU w iicrip Samoans towards "full responsibility over the control of their own affairs." Mr. Walter Nash, New Zealand Finance Minister, announced a proposal to establish a council of state for Samoa, former German island In the western Pacific, now under New Zealand trusteeship.- ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Article341 1947-09-04 3 KOREAN INDEPENDENCE WASHINGTON, Wednesday T«E United States note to Russia, calling for a x four-power conference lo speed Korean independence, is further evidence of the growing American determination to formalize peace m the Pacific without j further great delay. The note came out of the341 words
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Article329 1947-09-04 3 FAO PLANS 'WORLD OF PLENTY' UNO food experts at vital conference TN the belief that the time has come when the 1 world's food stores can be stocked to over/lowing, experts of 47 nations members of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation are meeting at Geneva this month toReuter - 329 words
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Article81 1947-09-04 3 THE Argentine Government carried its campaign against I the Opposition press a step fur- tber yesterday when %he authorities seized the current Issue of the weekly magazine Que f which 1 is written after the style of the American publication Time. La Vanguardia. weekly organ I81 words
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Article32 1947-09-04 3 Sir George Higgins <80> chairman of Lloyds Register of Shipping from 1928 until his re- signation m 1943, died last Satur- day m London^ it was announced yesterday.- A.P.A.P. - 32 words
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Article79 1947-09-04 3 U.S. BANKS 'INVADED' Banks throughout the United States were "invaded" on Tuesday as thousands of ex-service-men rushed to cash their demo, biiisation deferred gratuity bonds. In Louisville, Kentucky, the rush was so great that one bank called the police to restore order. A commercial bank m New York with branchesReuter - 79 words
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130 1947-09-04 3 UNITED STATES 'CAN AVERT NEW DEPRESSION SENATOR O'Mahoney. Democrat of Wyoming, declared that another depression might centre all power m Washington and cost Americans their "national freedom." Senator O'Mahoney said, however, that a forthcoming Congressional investigation of prices and the rising cost of living will prove that "we can preventA.P. - 130 words
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Article66 1947-09-04 3 1J Shanghai from Formosa said three serious rice riots occurred recently m China's southern island possession. In one riot, Mr. Kuo Yao-Ung, a delegate to the National Assembly, was injured. The riots, described as "well organised," occurred at the agricultural towns of Changhai, Silo and Touiu.A.P. - 66 words
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Article37 1947-09-04 3 U.S. Attorney General Tom Clark has directed that the cost of food, clothing and housing be given special intention m an investigation into America's soaring prices instituted by the Department of Justice. A.P.A.P. - 37 words
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Advertisement78 1947-09-04 3 P/ane f sfiof (/own by tin con A FISHERMAN m Omaha, Nebraska, annoyed by an airplane A spreading DDT insecticide and flying low over nearby Carter Lake, brought the ©lane down by heaving: a heer can into its Tjrooeller. Pilot Larry Anderson of Kansas City, Missouri, had no trouble landing78 words
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Advertisement90 1947-09-04 3 CONSISTENTLY LOW PRICES I 77ir5 has been oar unswerving policy since the liberation HANDKERCHIEFS woven cotton pyjamas Social value m soft lawn New shipment just unpacked, handkerchiefs for men. 18" x 18" Durable quality, good shades, 0 C AC we^ madp an< finished. AH sizes. pr.ce 55.9& doz... prices $190 words
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Miscellaneous14 1947-09-04 3 Bad bargain By Edgar Rice Burroughs rage', attacked. '^S^ZA {""safety of the Bia rock14 words
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666 1947-09-04 4 The Sinapore Free Press THURSDAY. SEPT. 4, 1947. The Chinese and the Federation CHINESE critics of the White Paper proposals for a Malayan Federation have renewed their request for a Royal Commission to examine the whole constitutional problem, m a telegram expressing utter disappointment." which has been sent to the666 words
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Article, Illustration999 1947-09-04 4 WICKHAM STEED - THE ALLIES MUSTN'T LOSE 'FACE' WICKHAM STEED by The Nations of the British Commonwealth have been discussing the terms of the Peace Treaty with Japan during the past week and m this article Wickham Steed sums-up the conference. THE British Com- monwealth conference at Canberra upon the terms of peace999 words
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Article924 1947-09-04 4 It Seems To Me... best known jet plane test pilots are taking a rest because of supersonic sickness caused by engine noises pitched at such high frequency that they cannot be heard by the human ear. Investigation by the Medical Research Council began after complaints by workers m turbo-jet factories924 words
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Article, Illustration820 1947-09-04 4 EWAN BUTLER - NO FAMINE IN PORTUGAL EWAN BUTLER by WHEN 1 started to travel abroad as a young man m the *****," said the Lisbon doctor, "it wasn't much fun to be Portuguese. "When I told people my nationality they laughed asked how many revolutions we had had lately. "If I Trl<ed820 words
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Article42 1947-09-04 4 yesterday's Fre< Press. can answer flu* reference. 1. What 9ft *j "Jn Certificate for August 0 2 m her la:es: r.-r..^ tress ii.-.. deatl for What an death sh« has met*--j Dennis &*«>«»"% scored 16 > other cncfeeit-rs r^ i'd ttifc M*"* it42 words
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Advertisement20 1947-09-04 4 FAITH _2?* law of Th y mouth fe better unto me than thousands of gold and silver. Psalms 119, 72.20 words
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Advertisement22 1947-09-04 4 LISTEN TO THE {/l^U 102 $250/Atk for a Demonstration Scie Agents for Malaya md B It, Orchard Road. Sin«»por^. l h n>22 words
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Article357 1947-09-04 5 Plages Commission Free Press Staff Reporter a the Works Committee of the Government Id Municipal Labour Inion will discuss the Immendaticms of the Joint Wages Commission for 77pd basic wages, temporary allowances and Xme for daily-paid workers. overunic coirniendat i ons had not materially met357 words
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Article, Illustration63 1947-09-04 5 On Sept. I— Journalists* Day— the Singapore Chinese Journalists' Union held a tea party at the Great World Cabaret, at which (see upper picture) members of the newly -arrived Chinese Musics Dance and Drama Society sang a number of songs. Picture on the right shoics people going to the exhibition63 words
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Article242 1947-09-04 5 MAN FACES WIFE ASSAULT CHARGE A SANITARY inspector of the Singapore Harbour Board, George Gauron, yesterday pleaded not guilty to two charges of voluntarily causing hurt to his wife, Vivie Gladys Gauron, at their bungalow at Telok Blanga on Aug. 16. After evidence had been taken, the case was adjourned242 words
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270 1947-09-04 5 Japs opened eyes of subject peoples' IN an interview at Buta news agency, Antara, Mi China Weekly Review of Sha Singapore last week m th the Pacific War "expedit independence, and the Ja] peoples that the Westerner* Mr. Powell added: "T chaos at the end of th< peoples their first270 words
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236 1947-09-04 5 Free Press Stan uepori^r YOUNG men and women who are without friends and no place to spend their leisure hours, now have one spot they can turn to. It is the Salvation Army headquarters m Oxley Road where on Friday nigiits, members of the Torchbearer236 words
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Article69 1947-09-04 5 When a 26 year old Indian, R. Velauthan was charged m the Fourth Police Court, yesterday with voluntarily causing grievous hurt to Govindasamy and hurt to Ramasamy with a knife, at Sembawang Road on Tuesday night, he said he was set on by three men. Velauthan, who appeared69 words
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Article41 1947-09-04 5 The Indonesian News agency, Antara, reports that the three Indian doctors who flew to Jogjakarta recently on a Red Cross mission is touring East Java to investigate conditions there. The doctors have held discussions with President Soekarno.41 words
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Article, Illustration452 1947-09-04 5 14 TO MAKE JAP TRADE SURVEY Free Press Staff Reporter FOURTEEN Singapore businessmen are on the roster r of the Trade with Japan Department for visits to Japan under arrangements made by Gen. Douglas MacArthur to open that country to foreign trade. They will visit Japan m pairs, staying there452 words
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Article149 1947-09-04 5 A JAPANESE, Major Mizoe Hachizo, was sentenced to death for his «Hnplicity m the killing of four RAF men at Malang, Java, m, May 1942, m a war crimes trial just concluded at Ohangi Jail. The four men two officers, a warrant officer and a sergeant149 words
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Article36 1947-09-04 5 ANTARA reports that the Syrian Government is ready, to send a Consul General to the Republic of Indonesia. The Indonesians welcome the news, and hope for the early arrival of the Consul.36 words
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Article129 1947-09-04 5 AT a meeting of the Ceyionese m Singapore at the Viotoria Memorial Hall, Mr. K. Alvapillai, Commissioner of Food, and representative to the S.E.A. Liaison Officers' Conference, inaugurated the Ceylon Flood Relief Fund. A working committee was formed with Mr. P. E. Perera as Chairman of the129 words
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Article75 1947-09-04 5 YESTERDAY morning, the first Malayan Airways aircraft to visit Java or Sumatra took off from Kallang airport for Batavia and Sourabaya. This flight was a charter, but it will be followed, m the near future, with r^ular flights. Malayan Airways aircraft, with a number of75 words
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Article141 1947-09-04 5 SHIPS alongside the Singapore wharves yesterday (godowns m brackets) were: Main Wharf: Marine Flier (31--32), Senggarang (33-34), Steel Age (36-37), Rhesus (39), Benilevis (40). Empress of Scotland (42-43). West Wharf: Ikauna (1-2), Islander (3), Gamaria (4-5), Marella (6-7), Calchas (8-9), Atreus (10), Senai (13), Bruas (14--15). Empire141 words
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Article210 1947-09-04 5 ON Sunday, a three -act opera called "Patriots of Cathay" will be staged by the Chinese Music, Dance and Drama Society troupe, who have just arrived from China via Bangkok, m aid of the children's Centre Fund ol the Social Welfare Department. This will210 words
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Article93 1947-09-04 5 THE annual Government clerical service examination will be held this year on Sept 29. A General Order Class for the benefit of those already m the service will start today m u*e Council Chamber (Government Offices Building) at 5 p.m. Lessons for this class93 words
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Advertisement67 1947-09-04 5 ACIFK °v ERSBAS AißxntEs (S«am) ltd. COMMENCED SCHEDULE *ND ««X0B CaAIITBII SERV H» OWDIH OAKOTA AND SKYMASTEB SERVICES STORS '•UNGHAI ZT'vr™ ONTARIO CAL NFVT ncD,oi™« (VIA GUAM A WAKE ISL. >tXT DEPARTURES FOR BANGKOK On Friday. sth September an«uo M <»«*»* < Ho»,*ko,i*-Shaiiili»| < Hongkong Manila tOft KU Loi Angeles67 words
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Article, Illustration426 1947-09-04 6 UN MAY FORCE PARTITION IN PALESTINE Britain unwilling to supervise transition THOUGH partition was the only satisfactory solution of Palestine, it may have to be imposed by force and it will not be altogether impartial, was the general opinion reflected m the British Press m commenting on the reports ofReuter - 426 words
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Article68 1947-09-04 6 ASHADANI (Rhodesia) court has acquitted Reginald Todd, wellknown missionary and member of the Rhcdesian Parliament, on charges of beating African girl pupils at a mission school with a rhino-hide whip when they went on strike. Mrs. Todd, who pleaded not guilty, said that corporal punishment wasReuter - 68 words
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Article250 1947-09-04 6 A DECISION to form a West Indian I niun- a fedem, A of seven British Colonies may result from a conference which opens on Sept 11 at Mon* Bay, Jamaica, to discuss proposals for closer coag tutional and economic association »f the terrn^n concerned.250 words
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101 1947-09-04 6 WASHINGTON, Wednesday. THE United States, despite a Russian rebuff, plans further action on behalf of Nikola Petrov, top-ranking Bulgarian anti-Com-munist who has been sentenced to be hanged. The State Department made this clear m publishing both the text of an American appeal101 words
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Article31 1947-09-04 6 Six persons were killed and 10 injured by an explosion of unknown origin which rocked the Cheddite chemical plant at Marche-sur-Saone rie?- rm™ (France) on Tuesday.— U.P.U.P. - 31 words
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Article313 1947-09-04 6 FLOATING -docks giant mobile bases which during the war provided repair facilities for the largest warships far from any dockyard are, m many instances, being "recalled" to Britain from foreign service because of Britain's current crisis, reports Reuter. Reasons given by the Admiralty areReuter - 313 words
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Article86 1947-09-04 6 PLANS for the new Cathedral X of the Holy Cross at Colombo were exhibited m London by the Royal Society of Arts. The architect Mr. Roger A. P. Pinckney, F.R.1.8.A. who won first prize for the best design submitted, said: "The Cathedral accommodates some 2,000 people.Reuter - 86 words
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140 1947-09-04 6 DURING a shower of meteorites last October scientists at radar stations m Manchester, Richmond and Slough were able to trace the course of a two-inch meteorite that fell m America's Grand Canyon (Colorado) National Park. This was revealed by Sir Edward Appleton during140 words
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Article90 1947-09-04 6 Surgeons at Fort Logan Colorado hospital are deliberating whether to operate to remove a nail from the head of Virgil Gromez, a war veteran a nail tfhich he believes was driven intc lis skull by a Japanese soldier ifter he was taken prisoner onA.P. - 90 words
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109 1947-09-04 6 TOR SURVIVAL OF U.S.'— HUGE SCIENCE FUND A PROPOSAL that tb£ United States should sp^nd uvt-r U. 5.52.000.000.000 annually I r scientific research as a major factor "m national survival"' is mad< m a report to be presented to President Truman. Asserting that "the seour:;y rod prosperity of the Ur.iA.P. - 109 words
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120 1947-09-04 6 SHANGHAI, Wednesday. CHINA exports dropped 35 per cent, m value during June as compared with the previous month, while imports continued to increase, Maritime Customs trade figures show. Indicating continued un- balance trade, June exports i cause of imports of foreign oils, showed a120 words
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Article125 1947-09-04 6 A SCOTLAND YARD currency expert is leaving for America to investigate a racket which is believed to have cost Britain millions of dollars. Well-known Englishmen may be involved. The racket has been worked m two* ways. Jap-owned businesses cam* 1 into the market when many Japanese were125 words
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Article, Illustration50 1947-09-04 6 U.K. troops quell riots in Palestine The mixed population living on the b of Tel-Aviv and the Arab city 0/ Jo-, t lence recently when four 4mb* at n r injured totalled 46. A platoon of the trisl moving into action to quell a riot m timber yard nu ft50 words
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Article34 1947-09-04 6 Dominion status uuea "-'-dm 4 I 8 H of d B I i B -^B ifeder v ~fl 3 i dura: J^ :4 tracted k ca '-V developing H pis s.'' i^H ass :>« their34 words
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Article11 1947-09-04 6 BRITONS MAKING ELECTRIC BRAIN end Jf YDV D j wort -->; laruc:11 words
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Article10 1947-09-04 6 < 3 for. ':,'.< Wcrld ■<:;* $500,fl lay >-"■" says ReuterReuter - 10 words
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Miscellaneous74 1947-09-04 6 JAINt Exclusive to the Singapore Free Press m Malaya I-HAW.'-BEgV^don't CoTS J/wHAT/-yNcrr EXACTLY.^ Y%\fX NOW Wre (TISSwHIIO JOU^tSS?"'! Y*SH2?!!!HI!Z X LIKE I HAPPENED TO HERE LET'S HAVE AV^ li^ ftAßllt w' i MISS JANE— y\ I WAS COMING TMAT? /WALK IMTn Tui^ I mcv i iTri r rUAT- I S74 words
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Article284 1947-09-04 7 BRILLIANT ARSENAL GAIN 6-0 WIN $000 See Game mtained their position at the top of \the -rdav with an impressive six nil triumph H ,ahbury yv/hiptic nolders of the Football Association m -i Football League's unbeaten teams 1 almost a full soccer programme but aga^SL losl their record m theA.P. - 284 words
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61 1947-09-04 7 a modest re. t:" Lwered rci Stoke Pages ft --".^vnia: the I -5- round m With a 66 year- when the *--.r7;:::'? began last :v s^V or at mid. jJ? thJ™s. one of the -V'- "y;: Cv:p team I d oolj a reiBurton - 61 words
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754 1947-09-04 7 Courtcraft - Courtcraft By I*/ 11 v uyw Mill %,y p<trucs m, greatest rivalry existing necessary unity to produce a I sent Singapore m future interAnd yet, if Singapore is to rem Badminton, it is unity and a players that will achieve the j Selangor's success754 words
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47 1947-09-04 7 I KOON Hong of China drew United States Billy Sidwell as opponent m the eliminations starting tomorrw m which nearly i 200 men and women will compete I m the U.S. National Amateur i Tennis Championships at Forest Hills, New York.47 words
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Article46 1947-09-04 7 A general reunion meeting of old Josephians will be held m St. Joseph's Institution Hall tomorrow at 5.30 p.m. for all junior old boys when the formation of the La Salle Athletic Association will be discussed. All those interested are cordially > invited to attend.46 words
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Article306 1947-09-04 7 I A.C.5.0.8. 1 R.I. Old Boys 1 THE Anglo Chinese School Old Boys and the Raffles Institu- j j tion Old Boys drew one all m ai very even game cf football played 1 on the padang yesterday. This was the first time this annual306 words
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Article296 1947-09-04 7 FACED with the task of putting, England's team into the field ugainst Belgium m Brussels for the tost international match on S*pt 21 Enelish Football Association selectors have been busy watch- ing I eague matches ki cne first i fortnight of the season. England296 words
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Article, Illustration50 1947-09-04 7 Dulwich Hamlet, the English amateur soccer side, score their fourth goal against the Sing Tao Sports Club of Hong Kong m the tourists' first game of their English tour. Hamlet won five-two. Photo shows Yue Yin Tak attempting to save from Connett. Hamlet's inside left.50 words
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82 1947-09-04 7 Max Schmeling, 42-year-old former world heavyweight boxing champion, yesterday signed a contract to meet Werner Vollmer, of Kassel, m Frankfurt on .Sept. 20. Schmeling, who will be fighting for the first time since the end of the war, claims to be m excellent condition.82 words
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Article, Illustration626 1947-09-04 7 pEM ARK ABLE scenes of Lord's on Tuesday whei Jack Hobbs' 22- year-old recor season m Middlesex's fina the season against Lancas In an atmosphere of took nearly half an hour figures. When he obtaine four to square leg off La Pollard, 10,000 spectators re applauded,626 words
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Article102 1947-09-04 7 WORLD heavy-weight Joe Louis has "landed a punch" 3,500 miles away by telepathy (sending thoughts by concentration) reports Reuter from Dundee. It came across the Atlantic from New York. One person who received it m London said: "It feels as if something is irritating102 words
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Article50 1947-09-04 7 I A meeting of the committee o: i management of the Singapor* Olympic and Sports Council wil Ibe held at the V.M.C.A on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 5.15 p.m Agenda will be: Confirmation of minutes o: previous meeting; playing fields sports centre; funds, Application; for affiliation; Olympic Games50 words
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Article277 1947-09-04 7 SOUTH Africa's cricket tourists began their last first-class match of the tour at Hastings yesterday when they opposed a Sooth of England team and occupied the wicket all day while scoring 431 for seven wickets. The wicket was so unresponsive that the three spin bowlers277 words
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75 1947-09-04 7 BRITISH Norton motor bikes again clocked the fastest speeds yesterday m practice runs for the Isle of Man grand Prix scheduled for nevt Tuesday Ir. the senior bracket J. Kennell, on a Norton, had a average speed of 79.45 miles per hour over theA.P. - 75 words
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Article68 1947-09-04 7 16 ACCEPTORS IN ST. LEG ER THERE are 16 final acceptors for the last classic of the British flat racing season, the St. Leger, running over cne mile and three quarters at Doncaster on Sep. 13. They are: Mighty Maharatta, Sayajirao, Compressoe, Arbar, Habiba, Flexton, White Way, Tite Street, BlueReuter - 68 words
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Article56 1947-09-04 7 ANY further invitations for the West Indies cricket tour, which may be decided upon by the MOC, are unlikely to be known for at least a fortnight. Acceptances are still awaited to the invitations already issued. None has been declined, and it is hoped that Edrich will56 words
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Miscellaneous248 1947-09-04 7 ana any otner Diisiness. Reuter. Free Press Crossword No. 183 20 pi 1 |2j ™"h 1, A copy of every book published in the U.K. has to be sent to this library (8) 6, Knave of clubs (3) 8, Level space (4) 9, Military or polic* station in India (4).248 words
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Article276 1947-09-04 8 Malayan strke threat averted Free Press Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. AGREEMENT has been reached between the Malayan Union Government and the Pan-Malayan Council of Government Workers to avert a series of projected strikes which threaten to paralyse railway, municipal, public works and telecommunications services throughout Malaya. Conditional on the276 words
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Article219 1947-09-04 8 50,000 NOW OUT IN UK COAL STRIKE London, Wednesday. BRITAIN'S South Yorkshire coal strike reached grave intensity last night when, m defiance of the National Coal Board and the National Union of Mlneworkers. It mushroomed out over the entire coalfield —the nations largest—with 50.000 miners involved at 46 pits, 33Reuter; A.P.; U.P. - 219 words
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Article, Illustration37 1947-09-04 8 It might be difficult for even a Cornishman to HOmE recognise this part of Loos. East Cornwall; but i%^ lilfc that's where it is. and Valeric Bicholas is the only one daring enough to attempt a dip.37 words
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Article56 1947-09-04 8 I IN amphibious Caudina aircralt purchased from America by the Dutch arrived m Colombo yesterday on its way to Batavia. It is being flown by f:ur young Bri. tish airmen. It is to be used for inter-island passenger service m the Netherlands Indies and willA.P. - 56 words
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423 1947-09-04 8 Premiers tour stricken areas NEW DELHI, Wednesday. DELEGATES of the Dominions of India and Pakistan, headed by Prime Minister Nehru and Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan respectively, met yesterday m Lahore to work out a joint evacuation plan before the million refugees Hindus, MoslemsU.P.; Reuter - 423 words
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Article, Illustration33 1947-09-04 8 Dr. Walter A. Foote. the U.S. CotUMl-Q D over a package of American and Out batav Soekamo when Dr. Foote visited Jogia rta "'I Pr 3 with the Indonesian ledd< r P ffi33 words
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Article46 1947-09-04 8 THREE workers were killed and 1 17 wounded yesterday when police opened fire en some 30,000 persons, striking at a cotton weaving factory at Mehalla Elkobra. Egypt, when they tried to wreck the plant and set*flre to oil stor- age tanks.— U.P.U.P. - 46 words
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Article34 1947-09-04 8 The Daily Telegraph reported today that London financial circles expected the Government to cut sugar rations to save dollars, which probably would affect imports from Cuba, Haiti and San Domingo.— U.P.U.P. - 34 words
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Article211 1947-09-04 8 WASHINGTON, Wednesday. HHHE 11 -nation Far Eastern Commission has ordered 1 Gen. Mac Arthur to carry out the destruction of all buildings, machinery and equipment m Japan which could be used only m the production of war materials. All other primary war facilitiesReuter; U.P. - 211 words
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388 1947-09-04 8 HARBOUR MEN TO DISCUSS STRIKE TODAY Free Press Staff Reporter AT 5 o'clock Oils afternoon; members of the Singapore Harbour Labourers' Union will hold a mass meeting to consider the replies from the Harbour Board to their demands arising from the shooting incident on Aug. 25 whe n one labourer388 words
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Article162 1947-09-04 8 THE Harbour Board labourer. Vingarasamy, was killed on Aug. 21 by a shot fired by an SHB police constable. Akbar Singh, m self-defence. This was the finding of a jury of six. at the conclusion of the inquiry before the Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter,162 words
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Article602 1947-09-04 8 London Stock ExchiJ LONDON, Wednesflit rpHE London Stock Exchange >t;irted the netil x with renewed marking down of domestic i 2 on fears of repercussions fnmi ihe eontinnd strike, says Reuter's financial correspondent! M trials again suffered the most recording SU JJ! losses and although an attempt602 words
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Article52 1947-09-04 8 WEA THER Bright periods WEATHER report for the next 24 hours compiled by the R.A.F.: Bright intervals with risk of local thundery showers this evening and to-morrow morning. Wind sou tfti -west to west, becoming south-easterly light or moderate. Moonrise 9.26 p.m.; moonset 9.50 a.m. Temperature*: Max. M.7 dec; mm.52 words
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146 1947-09-04 8 Letter bomb for War Office injures two LONDON. Wednesday. A NARROW 18-inch long package exploded Inside the Victoria Street Post Office m London today, shaking the entire building. The explosion seriously injured two sorting clerks, and caused panic among hundreds of shoppers m nearby stores. Preliminary investigations indicated the packageU.P. - 146 words
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Article37 1947-09-04 8 Slam's King Bhumipol, now m Switzerland, is expected to return to Bangkok m March next, it was revealed by Premier Thamrong. to attend the cremation rites of his brother, the late King Ananda. Reuter.37 words
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Article133 1947-09-04 8 Free Press Staff Correspondent MAKING his first public appearance since his arrival from Britain on Tuesday, the Sultan of Johore presented the U.M.N.O. flag to an impressive parade of the U.M.N.O. Youth Movement at Johore Bharu this morning. After inspecting the 500 Malay youths on parade,133 words
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Article109 1947-09-04 8 S'PORE RUBBER PRICES TODAY A etu gm the prices «M at 11 i m ioda> a> follows Bums perlb W No 1 K> > ?>p«t loos** miminiJ No 1 K> > fot> m h.i- S«t No 2 R* S fob m bal^ "-pi tt< No 3 R>> m m bile-109 words
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Article11 1947-09-04 8 iiSSm^J centra; W-« i5*J tion provided s«c Free PressFree Press - 11 words
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41 1947-09-04 8 «r- invite jof2l ArmT Foodstuff!^ AW-» Rovr fll** Milk P»«l«* lirf RiCe p weeping c a4C Grm.r.c M*h 4^ ondWJ (unction -V^soK!*'^ Roads a ;<J :B^^ SR.D rj*» i Terr>rs must JJ» Sln^ap- 141 words
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