Indian Daily Mail, 31 March 1947
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Title Section15 1947-03-31 1 Indian Daily Mail Vol. 111. No. 42. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, MARCH 31, 1947. PRICE 10 CENTS15 words
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342 1947-03-31 1 "Give Us Independent Indian Govt. Straightaway And Well Accept Dominion Status" Relations By Diplomatic OOkf k Ihe People* 30. A dramatic olTer that may at last settle „1 India has been received from leaders of the he British Prime Minister, Mr- ('lenient ml is nowReuter - 342 words
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136 1947-03-31 1 n^ De|hi Mar 30.— The Viet- i delegate t o the Inter- Asian Conference, on Saturday Jjjwa the French with importing *el\, IPr m^mbers of Rom»T«f ka Cor P s to Indo-China Van Giau. who said he was wvprnor of Cochlnat a news connoo ofAP - 136 words
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208 1947-03-31 1 Congress Won't Participate In This Sind Assembly Session (From Our Own Correspondent) Karachi, Mar. 30.— For the thirG time m the present session, th»Congress Party walked out fn»u the Sind AssembU yesterday pro testing against the communal nature of the official land aliena tion bill which the House adopted. In208 words
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130 1947-03-31 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) Patna. Mar. 30.— "The Government have reluctantly used the military, but events made this inevitable. I am satisfied that the minimum of force has been employed. In every case, surrender was asked for first and the troops only returned130 words
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147 1947-03-31 1 INDIAN PROTECTIVE DUTIES ON COTTON TEXTILES EXPIRE TO- MORROW New Delhi, Mar. 30.— The Government of India has accepted recommendations by the Indian Tariff Board to allow the existing protective duties on cotton textiles to expire from April 1 and to impose thereafter revenue duties on protected varieties on budgetaryReuter - 147 words
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94 1947-03-31 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) New Delhi, Mar. 30.— The Viceroy yesterday met C. R. Rajagopalachari and Dr. Ambedkar and discussed the political situation. The Viceroy's objective m holding these discussions seems to be to assist m every way those engaged m the running of the administration94 words
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Article29 1947-03-31 1 ARU NA'S GIFT TO SOCIALIST PARTY (From Our Own Correspondent) Delhi, Mar. 30. Aruna Asaf A!i has made a grift of her Delhi Httuse to the Socialist JParty.— Copyright.29 words
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Article70 1947-03-31 1 Rangoon, Mar. 30.— Burma Oil Company employees resumed work after a three-day strike on Friday. The end of the strike followed Government's appeal to the worker Thursday night. Seven persons were killed and several others injured when the pilot of the boat "Pathfinder" struckReuter - 70 words
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86 1947-03-31 1 U SAW DENIES "ELECTION WRECKLING" Rangoon, Mar. 30. U Saw, Burmese ex-Premier and present leader of the Myochil (lovers of the nation) Party said on Friday that his party had nothing to do with v/hat he called the "election wrecking" campaign initiated by the so-called independence iirst" alliance of Burma'sReuter - 86 words
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Article39 1947-03-31 1 London, Mar. 30. Cambridge leading from start to finish scored an easy victory m lhe annual inter-Varsity boat race beating Oxford by ten lengths m covering the four and a quarter mile coarse m 23 minutes 1 second.— ReuterReuter - 39 words
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156 1947-03-31 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) Patna, Mar. 30 Details regarding the murder of Professor Abdul Bari show that he was returning from Dhanbad to Patna when his car was stopped by some men. Barfs companion, labour leader Gupta, was assaulted with the butt end of rifles156 words
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Article69 1947-03-31 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) New Delhi, Mar. 30.— A1l delegates attending the Asian Conference seem to be satisfied with its progress and there is already a move to convene such a conference once m every two years m each Asian country by turns. Though a69 words
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77 1947-03-31 1 i From Our Own Correspondent) Madras, Mar. 3u. At the Madras Assembly yesterday, replying to a Muslim member who said that Muslim pupils had religious objection to the singing of VandeMataram m scnools, Education Minister Avinashilingam said that Government iiave no intention oi77 words
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57 1947-03-31 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) M.idnus, Mar. 30. The Madras University announces that owing to leakage of question papers, the Intermedia ie History examinations are cancelled and a re-examina-tion will be held later. The police have so far made three arrests m connection with the57 words
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274 1947-03-31 1 San Francisco, Mar. 3(K— Sir Alexander Grant ham, newlyappointed Governor of British Crown Colony of Hong Kong, believes Chinese can profit immensely by forgetting wartime differences and co-operating with Japanese scientists, he said during stopover here enroute London. He said thereAP - 274 words
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Article115 1947-03-31 1 Hongkong, Mar. 30. Hongkong will have an income tax by April 1 m order to help meet a budget deficit of HK $160,000,000 (US$4O,--000,000) according to E. W. Pudney, head of the new Inland Revenue Department which will administer the tax. Despite public criticism thatUP - 115 words
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Article317 1947-03-31 1 Exclusive (From Our Own Correspondent) Calcutta, Mar. 30. Dr.Manohar Lohia, Indian Socialist Party leader, said here m an exclusive message to the Indian Daily Mail and Tamil Murasu:_ "Malaya should wake up and play her mighty part m future world power politics. "Malaya is317 words
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Article104 1947-03-31 1 Bangkok, Mar. 30.— The Minister of Commerce Villas Osthanon reported on Friday last that Siam Is able to deliver only 400,000 out oi the 600,000 tons of rice promised by August m the agreement with Britain. The Minister said the 1946 crop was less104 words
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Article111 1947-03-31 1 Batavia, Mar. 30.— Sutan Sjahrir. Indonesian Premier, is flying to India today (Sunday) at midnight m a special "diplomatic" plane chartered by the Government of India. The plane arrived m Batavia today. Mr. Sjahrir said today he would attend the final session of lh« Inter-Asian Affairs Conference111 words
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Article118 1947-03-31 1 A New Delhi message says: When Indonesian Premier, Sutan Sjahrir, arrives here tomorrow he will meet his Dutch-born wife for the iirst time m 12 years. Sjahrir married Begum >la«a when he was a student at Leydeii University. On his return to Java he wasReuter - 118 words
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239 1947-03-31 1 Lake Success Mar. 30. Sir Kamaswami Mudaliar, President of the Economic and Social Council, at the completion of its fourth session, told Reuter. "The mosi important work done by the Economic and Social Coun cil from India's point of view wa > the establishmentReuter - 239 words
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650 1947-03-31 2 Indian Daily Mail Singapore, Monday, Mar. 31, 1947. AEROPLANE CRASHES AEROPLANE crashes now-a-days have become so frequent and so numerous that air travel as a whole is at present considered absolutely dangerous. Crashes immediately alter taking off, crashes on the way, crashes while landing, and so en have now become650 words
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Article, Illustration244 1947-03-31 2 VICEROY MAHATMA GANDHi MEETING TODAYS Mount bat ten Seeing Jirnsh, Ambedkar Later In Week (From Our Own Correspondent) New Delhi, Mar. 29.— 1t is learnt that the Viceroy-Gandhi meeting will take place on Monday when Mahatma Gandhi is expected m the Capital. Mount batten is also meeting Mr. Jinnah and244 words
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522 1947-03-31 2 New York, Mar. 30. United States reaction to Lord Mountbatten's inauguration as Viceroy of IncHa and news of the Hindu-Muslim rioting continues to receive prominence m the American Press. The Conservative paper "New York Sun" m an editorial entitled "Lord Mountbatten's unique task,*'Reuter - 522 words
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Article180 1947-03-31 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ganhati, Mar. 29.— Muslim League invasion of Assam has begun and an armed crowd of 10,000 are crossing into the province from neighbouring Mymensingh region. Several clashes between the invaders and the police are already reported and the situation is fast180 words
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69 1947-03-31 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Madras, Mar. 29. The strength of the Madras Cabinet has been increased to 13 and the following five new members were sworn m yesterday: A. B. Shetty, Daniel Thomas, Avinashilingam, Kurmayya and Kala Venkataro. The portfolios have been reshuffled and m addition69 words
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Article44 1947-03-31 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Trichy, Mar. 29. —^There was mild excitement m Trichy yesterday when the police dispersed a meeting held to observe the death anniversary of Satyamurthi m defiance of a prohibitory order. Over forty arrests were made. Copyright44 words
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316 1947-03-31 2 Considerable Room For Inter- Asian Co-operation ASIAN CONFERENCE DECIDES New Delhi, Mar. 30. In reconstructing and deu-l, economies of Asian countries there is considerable Inter-Asian cooperation, provided it is consistent win! objectives and the fullest utilisation of existing agencies of UNO this was the central theme of thn« P adoptedReuter - 316 words
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181 1947-03-31 2 Washington, Mar. 30.— The In-ter-Asian Conference now meeting at New Delhi is attracting considerable attention here. The meetjng ma called by the Indian Council of World Affairs to bring together Asiatic students of cultural, economic and social affairs. Representatives of all countries of Asia, withAP - 181 words
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Article232 1947-03-31 2 Batavia, Java, Mar. 30. A firstclass war of words is going on m the Indonesian and Dtf<h Press over charges that Dutch authorities tried to keep Mohammed Abdul Munini. Egyptian Consul m Bombay, from visiting the Indonesian Republic. Munim flew to Jogjakarta, the Republican capital, fromAP - 232 words
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57 1947-03-31 2 PROF. ABDUL BARI WAYLAID MURDERED (From Our Own Correspondent) Patna, Mar. 29. professor Abdul Bari, President of the Bihar Provincial Congress and Labour leader, was waylaid and murdered near Patna yesterday while returning from Jamshedpur. Professor Bari, it will be recalled, was assaulted by Muslim Leaguers only a few days57 words
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73 1947-03-31 2 U.S. POLICY IN PHILIPPINES "DISINTERESTED, IDEALISTIC" New Delhi, Mar. .29.—Denunciation of the belief held "by some Indian circles" that the. United States had imperialistic interests m the Philippines was made here yesterday by Paul V. MeNutt, United States Ambassador there.' He said that the United States policy has been "disinterestedReuter - 73 words
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157 1947-03-31 2 uANDiiiii (From Our (hrn (or res pond Paina, Mar. 29.~Mahatma £n dhi yesterday advised a deputation of Bihar policemen who met I to call off the strike. Earlier, addressing the prd meeting Gandhiii condemned strike and said the pokce 2 scavengers, should never Theirs157 words
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Article104 1947-03-31 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Peshawar, Mar. 29.- At a tnbai Jirga held by the Frontier Governor m Jamrud on Thursday, r. tribesmen presented a memorandum demanding that the Khybe: Pass be returned to the tribes when the British quit Ind. tribal advisory committee of th«. Constituent Assembly104 words
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Advertisement117 1947-03-31 2 m JR I -x f«* I Head Office: IG2, SOUTH BUDGE K° AIJ Branch Office: 348, NORTH BRIDGE ROW I Happy And Very Good News To The People Of Singapore. I THE ONLY BEEDI WHICH HAS ACQUIRED THE PRESENTATION OF GOLD MEDAL AND THE TITLE OF "BEEDI SOVEREIGN- IS OUR117 words
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230 1947-03-31 3 "Govt. tlected By People To Govern, Not ommercial Enterprises sm john tarbat Chamber Not Opposed To Industrialisation lhe fist duty of Ceylons first House Hives under thj new constitution should be to mnission to go into the subject of Government's m all its details,Reuter - 230 words
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204 1947-03-31 3 "Where Are Our Husbands?" Ask Ceylon's Malay Girls Colombo, iMar. 2L-—T. F. *>• Laxana, representative oi the Union oi Overseas Indonesians ana nfjuays m Ceylon, has £<»ne to Delol to contact Hadji Agus Balim, leader of tltt Indonesian dt -leßaiioh io the Inter- Asian Relations Conference m New Ddtoi, uiiiiReuter - 204 words
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Article52 1947-03-31 3 ARRESTED ON 17 -YEAR-OLD WARRANT London, Mar. 28.— Archibald Burch Ford, 53. was arrested yesterday on a 17-year-old warrant when he arrived at London Airport Horn New York. Ford was charged with fraudulently converting £1,400 to his own use which had been entrusted to his care by a Clayton SuelusUP - 52 words
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227 1947-03-31 3 "Alice In Wonderland" Fetches £1,200 London, Mar. 30. A first edition oi Lews Carroll's "Alice m Wonderland," a be-dragged little red book which looked as if a child had taken it to bed often, was sold here on Thursday for i 11 ,200. It was "Alice Day" at the auctionAP - 227 words
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151 1947-03-31 3 Lake Success, New York. Mar 2&. —An Indian proposal to set ud a special economic commission for North Africa and Ethiopia was rejected by the Economic and Social Council's economic committee bin it was agreed the United Nations should study what arc theReuter - 151 words
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Article202 1947-03-31 3 WHITE MAN'S SLOGAN IN SOUTH AFRICA Louuoii, Mar. oo. Lc^ib buwliuu, uoii-kiiuwn ouui.i .knica" JQyrnailSt, m a icuer to me cur"jut ibjuc 01 me b«t»vrailg vveekiy, AIIuLUC, UsCUJiCs Hie ltceill ClilU'ißim oi souin African poncy luwmii.s uy a coiuutcci suiutnt, t>. M. ivies, i-uoi;§ 4tuReuter - 202 words
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104 1947-03-31 3 Batavia, Mar. 30— Lord Killearo hits sent congratulatory messages io Dr Van Mook and Dr. Soekarnu ioiiownio the signing ol the Linggad ja ti Agreement, it was reported > v i Fridaj "May this constructive eilort prove a notable contribution to peace and prosperity."Reuter - 104 words
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107 1947-03-31 3 Fulton, Missouri, Mar. 30. From the same platform at the Westminster College from where the former British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, made his historic speech last year, his son, Randolph Churchill, declared on Thursday that seldom has anyone been so vindicated m soAP - 107 words
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368 1947-03-31 3 The Hague, Mar. 30. Indonesia needs technical and ftnan cial help which only the United States can provide, Professor Egbert de Tries, newly appointed head of the economic section of the Dutch Ministry for Overseas Territories said on Tuesday. FollowingAP - 368 words
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379 1947-03-31 3 London, Mar- 30. A "Friends of India" Committee, comp sed oi" influential British public and political figures, has been organised by Sudhir Ghosh, Public Relations Officer of the Indian Interim Government as a step towards promoting good future relationship and understanding of theReuter - 379 words
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1057 1947-03-31 4 Hint Of "Mockery Of Government Pledge" Constitution At Least For 6 Months Latest Warning By "Federation," Opponents (From Our Own Correspondent; Kuala Lumpur, Friday. Another warning to the Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. Arthur Creech-Jones), that they will not be responsible "for1,057 words
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80 1947-03-31 4 It has been pointed out by merchants that the existence of a controlled wholesale price of coconut oil In Singapore places them at a disadvantage when exporting m view of the fluctuations m world To remove this disadvantage it has been decided80 words
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Article89 1947-03-31 4 As from the Ist April 1947 the number of cigarettes on weekly ration to troops from NAAFI will be reduced from 75 to 40 per man. This reduction is the result of production stoppages m UK due to the fuel crisis and the consequent inability89 words
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Article74 1947-03-31 4 The King's Commendation for Brave Conduct has been awarded to Captain Bidin bin Chee of the Singapore Straits Steamship Company "for services rendered m evacuating civilians from Singapore during the Japanese invasion." Under the very heavy bombing of the days before the fall of Singapore, he74 words
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Article67 1947-03-31 4 Shanghai, Mar. U —The Government on Thursday commuted to life imprisonment, the death sentence passed last year on Chow Fu-hai, former puppet premier of China. The mandate said the commutation was granted m view of Chow's efforts to maintain peace and order m the Shanghai-NankingAP - 67 words
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Article34 1947-03-31 4 London, Mar. 30.— Rubber boots and blankets from America and Canada have been sent to flooded homes of forces and ex-forces families m York and Maidenhead from the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen's Families Association34 words
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Article53 1947-03-31 4 n,o r ref o e ."nce to the 3 per cent. nee from Siam announcement pubnfflM n ln ye sterda y's issue, we are officially informed that Singapore importers should notify the Rice Bureau m Bangkok of their shipments through their representatives m Bangkok53 words
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444 1947-03-31 4 Important Resolutions Passed By Indian Trade Unionists At Bahau The first anniversy of the inauguration of the Bahau Branch oi the Negri Sembilan Indian Labour Union was fittingly celebrated on Friday the 21st March, 1947 at the Majestic Theatre Hall, Bahau. About 700 persons were present and after lignt refreshments,444 words
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Article70 1947-03-31 4 The changes m the Liquor duties notified m the Supplement to the Government Gazette dated Wednesday, March 26th, are as follows: Schedule I.— Overall 25% increase. Schedule ll.— Overall 25% increase except for beers and ale which remain the same. Schedule III.— (a) Samsu— 2s% increase;70 words
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Article48 1947-03-31 4 Owing to the number of applications which have been received for appointment to the New Harbour Board Police, the Commissioner of Police regrets that there will be a little delay m replying to individual applicants. All applications will be answered m due course.48 words
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230 1947-03-31 4 The Air Ministry is appealing to all who served who were attached to the X.A.p. during hostility the Air Historical Branch, Air Ministry, Whin h any action or event personally experienced or wv is considered to be typical of the spirit of theReuter - 230 words
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Article163 1947-03-31 4 Hume and overseas commands of the R.A.F. have raised £131,180 10s. 6d. for St. Dunslan's since last May. The whole of the money is to be spent m various ways over a period of 40 years m the interests of men and women blinded onReuter - 163 words
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100 1947-03-31 4 London, Mar. 30. Two Government measures to help stem the iood of divorces were announced by the Lord Chancellor, Viscount Jowitt, In the House of Lords. They were: One, immediate grants to voluntary societies seeking to reconcile couples whose marriages were m dangerReuter - 100 words
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106 1947-03-31 4 1,000 "Rebels" Lay Down Arms, Cheered Rangoon. Mar. 30.— < lnp "rebels" laid down the* an surrf ndered to the mth fii m Burma's midlands tun ago, according to report, mese papers. The reports said population and district accorded a warm reception guerillas as they marcned town from jungle hideout*Reuter - 106 words
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Article38 1947-03-31 4 Members of the Singapor, Punters Association are in] that Mr. Raj Panch ha? authorised by the Executivnut tee to make collections members' monthly suhscrij and arc kindly requested toil tneir dues when he come; ReuterReuter - 38 words
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Advertisement143 1947-03-31 4 GOOD NEWS TO FILM EXHIBITORS Please try through us to secure the rights for Malaya of Tamil and Telegu Films Produced m Tamilnad. I SAMBATH FILMI I EXCHANGE, KARUR— S. INDIA. Oil ETC ManZan can usually be relied on to relieve the pain, soothe the irritation and ease the' distress143 words
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Advertisement114 1947-03-31 4 TO-DAY At 7 and 9.15 p.m. A show full of laughs: "CHOW CHOW" (Tamil) with N. S. Krishnan T. A. Mathurar Greeted By Packed Btw Every Day! DAILY At 3.15— 6.30- xU 5 p.m. BfTpt'l Slickest Sh< v Vet: "Hassan and Hassan Starring Mohd. El Kahlawi Houria iv coming soon:114 words
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