Malaya Tribune, 7 January 1947
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Title Section55 1947-01-07 1 The Malaya Tribune THE ONLY NATIONAL NEWSPAPER IN A\ALAYA B y THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEO PLE Now printed simultaneously i n Singapore, Kuala L umpur. Ipoh Penang. Phone Numbers: Editor 5813 Editorial 5811 Advertising 5812 Circulation Accounts 2005 POHT PAGES. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1947 TEN CENTS The Malaya55 words
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271 1947-01-07 1 Freak Weather Havoc (Tribune Staff Reporter) A week after Singapore s biggest storm for 20 years, Hundreds of acn-s of farmlands to-day remain waterlogged and unproductive. Farmers havt lost several thousands of dollars through damaged crops. I toured several farm sites,271 words
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119 1947-01-07 1 ,r Rep >rter>. T the live Malay .??;!,»V..' J it expected to oe ineouily in g; n Lumpur in if mi are irom I and over 110 mging from v rsona nver 40 ppiica.ila are ttactri tudei ucv.-rnmenL I n ints g119 words
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Article77 1947-01-07 1 Reuter. Rio de Janeiro. Jan. 6.—Eleven persons were massacred on New Year's eve when a savage triop of Uairriris Indians descended upon a Government outpost in the upper Amazon with and arrows and c übs. The outpost was one of service tor protection ofReuter. - 77 words
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Article20 1947-01-07 1 LONDON, Jan. 6 -Anti-British tcmb incident* in Egypt during the Pist seven months have killed onBriton and injured 90 persons.20 words
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335 1947-01-07 1 Reuter. 'ON Jan. 7.—The French Minister for OverM. MDiiiet said last night in Saigon a cease Are would be ordered in th*- near French troops and th* forces of the lepubhc moment, he added, -the situation has to be 11Reuter. - 335 words
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Article67 1947-01-07 1 Two Europeans dressed as Army captains walked into the i Officers' Mess in Holland Road on Sunday afternoon, armed with a revolver and a pole and ropes. They made as if to get away with the grand piano from the mess, but the watchman stopped them, and67 words
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111 1947-01-07 1 Florida. Jan. 7.—The Billiton Company of the Hague reveal to-day at the launching of the world-, biggest tin dredge, thai j tin production in the Netherlands Fast Indies will reach an all- i time high within the year. The $2.000.000 dredge111 words
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Article121 1947-01-07 1 London Jan. 7. The cold J wave still has Europe in its grip, 1 and heavy snowstorms are reported from many parts of the Continent. In England there j 1 has been snow in most of the country, and even London streets had a thin121 words
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Article124 1947-01-07 1 U.P. ROME, Jan. 6. A u\ntinh Albanian vendetta ended in Rome's Piazza Porta Pia lot* last night irhen Hassan Lepenica, a 42-year-old Albanian refugee, shot and killed Resella Vi&dan, SO, a former Naziappointed nrefect of the Albanun port of Valona. Lepcnica, who innneaiatt ly surrcndiU.P. - 124 words
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Article78 1947-01-07 1 Washington, Jan. 6. -The President has directed his envoy. General George Mar-hall to return to Washington from Chin 3 where he has been attempting to bring about understanding between the Chinese Central Government and the Communists, a White House statement said tp-night. The presidential press secretary. Mr. Charles78 words
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Article38 1947-01-07 1 A spokesman <-f the Colonial Secretary's effic, Singapore, -;aid this morning that he did not know of any discontent n th«- Malayan Civil Service as alleged yesterday in the BoUM 3f Commons. (Sec Page Five)38 words
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Article293 1947-01-07 1 TODAY'S TEST England's openmg batsmen made the lint century first wicke; stand in the current Test series when Len Huttjbn and Cyril Washbrook carried the overnight total of 91 for no wicket to past the hundred-mark afUr twenty minutes' play this morning at Melbourne, ir the final293 words
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Article27 1947-01-07 1 Hutton c Bradman b Toshack 40 Washbrook not out 103 Edrich Ifcw McCool 13 Compton not otit 0 Extras 8 Total <for 2 wkts.) 16427 words
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197 1947-01-07 1 (Tribune Staff Reporter) The first infant feeding scheme launched by Social Welfare in Singapore opened this morning when* a poorly-clad crowd of children, tnronged the registration room of the childfeeding shed in Road to obtain one free meal each. Voluntary social welfare workers197 words
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219 1947-01-07 1 (Tribune Staff Reporter) Rumours officially denied this morning that restrictions on the export of coconut oil to countries outside the sterling bloc would shortly be lifted have sent prices soaring to a new all-time high with millers manding $34 to $36 per219 words
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Article31 1947-01-07 1 JERUSALEM. Jan. 7—A buried mine exploded near a British Army three-ton lorry at Petah Tiqvah, just licrth of the all-Jewish city of N Aviv, yesterday but caused no damage nor casualties.31 words
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107 1947-01-07 1 Daily-paid employees of Government are to receive a new deal. Among the benefits, they will receive, double pay for work on Sundays, 12 days' paid holiday in one year's service, and double-pay if called upon to work on holidays. This is the result of107 words
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Article46 1947-01-07 1 When Mrs. Ida Albrecht was walking along Cairnhill Road last night at 10.30 with a friend, she was held up by two young Chinese, armed with pistols, who took $12 and a wristwatch, and made away in a ricksha. The friend was not robbed.46 words
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Advertisement67 1947-01-07 1 Mationai Employers' AAulual General MOTOR, ;\*.T'ENsation, ACCIIWI, ■%MBAX€E CIATH N LTD ■n ha* land > R.iiH. Place. A ISE. MAKE YOUR CHILD HAPPY By presenting a Doll or Tricycle They are all new arrivals. GIAN SINGH CO., S3 4 Battery Road, Singapore. DRINK Tl NOMA fi IN TIONC OH TRADiSO67 words
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Advertisement50 1947-01-07 1 IDEAL GlF^i t j The Beer Bottle Cycle Prom Brewery to retailer I Keep it moving fas t please. from retailer to Consumer Malt, hops and yeast back tothe retailer need Bottles if Tiger Cub and so back to the Brewery, is to reach you. j Please help your Retailor.50 words
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Article130 1947-01-07 2 Reuter. TEHERAN: Jan. 6. —Persian police have arrested 57 peasants who came to Teheran two days ago with other* from Chomein, about 140 miles .south of the capital, to protest against next Sunday's elections in Persia which they claim are not being arranged freely, according to a pressReuter. - 130 words
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Article28 1947-01-07 2 Reuter. Cairo, Jan. 6.—A letter threatening to blow up the Egyptian state broadcasting building here within 48 was received tonight by the Arabic programme adviser.- Reuter.Reuter. - 28 words
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369 1947-01-07 2 Reuter. LONDON, Jan. 6. Fears were being expressed by political observers in London to-night that Britain may be heading for a showdown with the whole of the Arab Middle East. There is every indication that both in Palestine and in Egypt events are nowReuter. - 369 words
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Article103 1947-01-07 2 Reuter. CHICAGO, Jan. 6.—Dr. Lanka Sundaram, member of the Indian delegation to the United Nations, speaking at a luncheon here today declared: "The World's latest Republic—United State* Of India—is making its bow before progressive unity. It behoves the United States of America, the world's greatest Republic,Reuter. - 103 words
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Advertisement510 1947-01-07 2 i i fiim xi: PRE-PAID CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Casual Advertisements: Wanted, Personal, Situations Vacant, Situations! Wanted, For Sale, etc. at $3 .00 per insertion of 20 words, 15 cts. for every) additional word. Public Notices Announcement $4.00 per single column) inch per insertion. Domestic Occurrences: Death, Engagement/ Mar r:age 4 Birth510 words
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Advertisement447 1947-01-07 2 NOTICES. Re ARUNASALAM PILLAY also known as A. PILLAY deceased. All creditots and other persons having any claims against the estate of Amnasaiam Pillay also known as A. Pillay deceased, late of No 14, Lorong M Teluk Kurau, Singapore, who died in Singapore on the 25th day of December. 1944,447 words
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Advertisement273 1947-01-07 2 NOTICES MUNICIPALITY OK SINGAPORE NOTICE Tenders are invited for the supply and delivery of 150 Street Bins to Jalan Besar Cleansing Depot. Complete supply and delivery will be made on or before 15th March 1947. 2 Blue Print showing specifications ma,y be inspected and Tender Form obtained at the Municipal273 words
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Advertisement486 1947-01-07 2 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore > BLUE FUNNEL LINE Sailings to and from UNITED KINGDOM Empire Athelstan from U.S.A. In Pott Teucer from U.K. for Hong King In Port, j Priam from U.K For Hong Kong, shanghai Tn Port, iMenelaus due from U. K. 8 Jan. Samavon due from486 words
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Advertisement504 1947-01-07 2 SHIPPING P&O .nd BRITISH INDIA *Ass£MG£* FREIGHT SERVICES P. O.S.N. Co.— s.s. SAMNEAGR from Bombay In Port. I s.s. PANGKOR from Bombay In Port, i s.s. FORT m DAUPHIN from Beypore In Port. s£. TfcEVAYLOR for U.K. ft continental Ports loads Jan. 12 S.S. EMPIRE RAJA for Bombay and Karachi504 words
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604 1947-01-07 3 Delegates from various South-East Asian countries and Australia formed an interested gallery at a "belong" (fishing-stake) demonstration staged by the Government Fisheries Department when the first South East Asia Fisheries Confere nee opened here yesterday under the chairmanship of Dr. L. Nicholls, Nutrition Adviser604 words
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Article96 1947-01-07 3 KINGSFORD-SMITH COMPANY Kingslord-Smith and Go, is announced in gold letters On a building in Battery Road. A little sleuttting revealed that the Singapore Manager of this Australian Import and Export firm is the nephew of the famous aviator. Sir Charles Kingsford--Bmith whose life story will be shown through the medium96 words
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Article16 1947-01-07 3 A special grant of $1,200 has been approved for the rehabilitation o? the Ipoh Town Library.16 words
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161 1947-01-07 3 Following the discovery of 156 pounds of opium on the s.s. '•Lok j Sang" by revenue officers on Sunday, I twelve Chinese members of the crew were charged yesterday befo-e District Judge Paul Storr, with j concerned in the importation of the opium.161 words
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459 1947-01-07 3 "Whatever I know, I have already told you. I cannot remember everything. Why do you ask BOs ali these questions? I am already more than half mad,' ciied N Sepoy Abdul Aziz f the 1.A.M.C., third witness for the prosecution, at the459 words
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Article236 1947-01-07 3 Accused Absconds Counsel on behalf of two mea who stood surety for a $10,000--bail for an Indian V. C. B. Menon (who has since absconded) yesterday appeared before Second Magistrate L. C. Goh to show cause why the bail :,um of $10 000 should not be estreated.236 words
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Article36 1947-01-07 3 A cable received frcm Sydney yeslayed. She will instead arrive in beck, the Australian film star of "Smithy" has been unavoidably de layed. And she will intend arrive in Singapore by Lancastrian tomorrow.36 words
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Article319 1947-01-07 3 Prices quoted below are for >lcul welgbt except where othervile stated. Foodstuffs;— Yesterday*!! quotittofi. Were "Meehoon": siam Nd. 1 $85; No. 2 $80: Indo-Chrna $70; Kedah $73. Ric?:Si?ra No. 1 $101; No 2 $98. Rice milling: Siam $36; Glutinous rice; Siam $90; Kedah $75; Rangoon $60.319 words
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Article224 1947-01-07 3 The Chinese students' demonstrations in China against the stationing of American forces there following the raping of a Chinese girl student in Peiping by two US. marines found an echo in Singapore jn the form of a cablegram from Mr. Tan Kah Kee to Chinese224 words
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Article93 1947-01-07 3 Upset over a quarrel she had with her husband, on the evening pi thee 20 last, when she accused him of gambling away his wage 6, Lee Choi Sin (30). a Chinese woman living *t College Road attempted to take her life by drinking caustic soda.93 words
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Advertisement267 1947-01-07 3 ■iri i it, r i——m*— gw Hommel's Haematogen Drug Co., Ltd., London. I I [j DR. HOMMEL'S HAEMATOGEN Blood-Forming Tonic, Nerve and Brain Food, $3.20 per bottle. TRISAN Ynti-Asthmaticum $3.65 per bottle j Obtainable at Dispensaries and Drug Stores Cole Agents F. E. ZUELLIG, Lid. (incorporated in Switzerland/ 2, Robinson267 words
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Article417 1947-01-07 4 The recall by President Truman of his special envoy in China brings with it the uggestion that United States policy may be under i ('consideration. That pos.sibility is certainly not rui> tilt by the brief White 'louse statement on General Marshall's recall, for although the primary purpose417 words
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Article1269 1947-01-07 4 Sagittarius - by Sagittarius Once again Monsieur Moutet has reversed a policy- France's Colonial Minister, when he first took office, changed in IndoChina a policy that had all the ear-marks of re-conauest. Twelve months lat;r. as the sequel to the breakdown of the incomplete agreement between the1,269 words
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Article357 1947-01-07 4 Washlngton Edwin M. Pauley, U.S. reparations representative, has submitted to President Truman his final report on Manchurian industrial conditions. A tentative, interim report had been pieviously made public. Estimating that Manchurian industry was directly damaged to the extent of 858 million dollars during Soviet occupancy,357 words
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357 1947-01-07 4 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Sir.—ln a recent report from Ipoh, a "leading miner" i stated to have said: "It would be rather silly, aon't you think, for us miners to worry our h:ad- over a rather complicated piece of machinery, when we are at our357 words
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Article206 1947-01-07 4 Sir.—The article in the "Sunday Tribune" by Sagittarius constitutes a we'd merited castigation of high level policy controlling the activities of Radio Malaya The manner in which Rad o Malaya's n.w s U xensored. screened, pruned and "vetted" is realiy an insult to the intelligence of the listener206 words
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Article173 1947-01-07 4 JSIT, -The Federation P.an is being defended by some Malays In view of the fact that the domination of the High Commissioner is as plain as our busstops, surely the d of the Plan are doing great disservice to their Sultans who are put in an inferijr173 words
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Article55 1947-01-07 4 Malays Sumatra Sir,—My friends and I have discussed the letter by Mr. J. S. Argus appearing in your paper of January 2nd. We would like to inform Mr. Argus that we Malays will return to Sumatra whenever Mr. Argus and the memb rs of his community return to whereeve- they55 words
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Article453 1947-01-07 4 WASHINGTON—(UP). -Although Dewey, Republican and Truman, Democrat, are popularly regarded in pole positions for the 1948 presidential race, there is a sudden surprising trend of speculation among professional politicians that the next contest may narrow to Vandenberg, Republican versus Eisenhower, Democrat Such longterm speculation will obviously be453 words
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Advertisement56 1947-01-07 4 ĔT*\\ —i Detective Eyesigh' neglect of correction, or corn' v.-d with improper glasses causes headache pain around the eyes; fatigue and discomfort upon use of the eyes for close work, Blur of print etc.. To Relieve The Symptoms an accurate scientific examination by our Reiractlonist is advisable. I*l% PIN OPTICAL56 words
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Advertisement94 1947-01-07 4 ROBINSON Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE LEADING STORE FOR SPOR TS GOODS Recent Stock Arrivals Include TENNIS RACKET"FRED PERRY" SLANZENGERS BALLS SLAZEN GERS IN TINS BADMINTON RACKETS SPALDING TOURNAMENI MODEL SHUTTLES SPALDING No. 1 SOCCER BALLS "McGR EGOR" "WEBBER"' TABLE TENNIS SPALDING BALLS "WEMBLY" "DON MALL" BOXING GLOVES. CRICKET BATS94 words
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Miscellaneous14 1947-01-07 4 STRANGE AS IT SEEMS By Ernest Hix .-Xotr/iq tor*. Ejj&' Co/orjdc. v ifl| i'i&Jsmm14 words
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404 1947-01-07 5 Madame Satoh Kiwa, alias Mrs. Kennedy, a Japanese woman married to a Canadian, was awarded by the Rent Assessment Board yesterday, possession of house No. 367 Serangoon Road, the tenancy of which was transferred on security of $2,500 by applicant to Madame Chong404 words
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Article294 1947-01-07 5 With extensive renovations completed, the Penang popular stalls in Campbell Street, which suffered considerable damage through JaDanese bombing during the war have once again resumed business. For storing 24 bags of rice (approximately 26 pieulsi in his house at Tanjong Tokong Road, Penang, a Malay Mat Esa294 words
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88 1947-01-07 5 thirty eases of to the an Indian Mia ol 57 GT arrested C cinema >how. I unci $1 970 oJ material by Sgt. K. MH at the tppeared ■fudge Paui criminal pect of the which were h "ii worth I is arrested c taken88 words
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Article108 1947-01-07 5 U.P. j COLOMBO—The first consignj ment of American textiles under the new scheme of procurement by the trade and not by Govern ment has arrived in Colombo and consists of 8.000 yards foi a Colombo firm. Although the shipment ha> arrived it has by no mean-U.P. - 108 words
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Article231 1947-01-07 5 Base Resigns In Protest Reuter. ELHI, Jan. 6.—The All-India Congress lay passed the Working Committee's advising the acceptance of the British Govatemenl of December 6, by 99 votes to 52. [ment for the rejection of the statement 102 voting against and 54 for it. The BritishReuter. - 231 words
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Article76 1947-01-07 5 Explaining that he had missed his ship, the s.s. "Winowa" and wouid be charged with desertion, Joseph Davies. a seaman on board the "Winowa.'* expressed regret for the trouble caused when he appeared in the Third Police Court yesterday, charged with being a vagrant. He was found76 words
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Article29 1947-01-07 5 The total of the Malayan Welfare Fund on Dec. 31. 1946, was $294,087.40 made up a* follows: Contributions $292,762.75; Sale of Welfare stamps $1,214.65. Sale of welfare calendars $11029 words
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130 1947-01-07 5 AJ rmi tne sight of his tg with .45 bulThor. a squatter 4 mile, Sembawang to the police station d July 24 last year gjted that he knew 3 a quantity of ammunition. 1 pector Cheam Kirn Seang I I P. went with130 words
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Article25 1947-01-07 5 U.P. Jan. 6. —The Minidouneea that a re- gains! the Hunga had been broken the seven leaders seventh, former Dalnoky Veres, was flight—UKU.P. - 25 words
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Article198 1947-01-07 5 Reuter. LONDON. Jan. G. —Commenting that pay and other conditions for Civil Service in Malaya have led to a spirit described as "one ol extreme discontent." Mr. J. Henderson Stewart (National Literal, East Fife) has asked for the urgent attention of Mr. Arthur Creech Jones, Colonial Secretary,Reuter. - 198 words
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Article62 1947-01-07 5 Alleged to have threatened a Sikh woman with a bayonet with the intention of committing rape, at th* Watchmen's Barracks. Lorong 1. Geyiang. on Saturday night. Batwant Singh <31i appeared yesterday on a tentative charge of Criminal intimidation before Second Magistrate L. C. Goh. The62 words
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Article35 1947-01-07 5 Reuter. WASHINGTON. Jan. 5.-The Tajm.ihal." first of TransworldAirlines plane to >tart on a 9.156--mile long air service between the United States and India, left. Wa>hington at 11.20 p.m. GMT tor Bombay.—Reuter.Reuter. - 35 words
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458 1947-01-07 5 WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.--President Truman urged a four-point labour legislative programme and stressed the need for universal army training when he addressed a ioint session of the Senate and Congress today. President Truman, delivering his 6,000-word "State of Union" message in person to the Repub-lican-dominated458 words
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Article109 1947-01-07 5 A member of the Singapore Adv.sory C uncil d fin* the I'M A period, Mr. Wu Tian Wang, of the Malayan Communist Party, will lead a delegation to the Empire Communist Conference to be held in Lon- don from February 26 to March 2. The delegation will109 words
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Article43 1947-01-07 5 Appearing before Magistrate K. M. Byrne yesterday, charged with the theft of nine smoking pipes and a bottle of brilliantine from a harbour godown, on Nov 25 last year. Razak bin Pii, a Harbour Board labourer, whs sentenced to eight weeks rigorous imprisonment.43 words
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167 1947-01-07 5 Reuter. TOKIO. —An Australian Flight Lieutenant whose eloquence in court saved a Japanese from jail baa been placed in an unusual position—all the Japanese who are to appear before the cOUit aie requesting his services in their defence. When a 20-year old JapaneseReuter. - 167 words
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Article88 1947-01-07 5 U.P. VERSAILLES (France), Jan 6. —Mr> Lucieri Denit tez-Rozaeh. 44. Puerto Rican businessman's win and foimei -inger. reported to police that had been lobb;d of jewels and traveller*, cheques worth an estimated $20.000 fdS>. She -aid the jewel> and money were taken fiom her room inU.P. - 88 words
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113 1947-01-07 5 Reuter. TOKYO:A Japanese school teacher has sent a Utter written in his own blood, to Gen. MacArthur to thank him for aiding lavan, during ihe difficult post-war period. The teacher, who comes from the northern island of Hokkaido, said he had written hisReuter. - 113 words
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Article159 1947-01-07 5 U.P. Southampton, Jan. 6—Burly Patrick Brennan, Chief Engineer of the American luxury liner America, confessed to the truth of a 'fish story* circulating through waterfront bars on both sides of the Atlantic—especially in his home town ol Brooklyn. On the Americas last eastbound trip theU.P. - 159 words
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Article87 1947-01-07 5 U.P. SHANGHAI. Jan. 6.—Szechuan Governor Chang Chung <>n Sunday again called on CarsUn Chang, leader of the Democratic Socialist Party, to discuss the Government reorganization programme. Chanjr Chung is rumoured as the next I -*sident of the Executive Yuan. Meanwhile the sp iki small ofU.P. - 87 words
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Article56 1947-01-07 5 Bail in the sum of $200 each, was offered to two Japanese PoW's. of the Woodlands Road Camp. Marachani and Shinzu, when they appeared in the Fourtji Magistrate's Court yesterday, on a charge of voluntarily causing hurt to a Chinese. Foo Oh They were alleged56 words
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Advertisement44 1947-01-07 5 REST WRITING INK S2T MAINTAINED AT 1941 LEVEL he Handy School Size. oz. Bottle 10 4 ft. Obtainable Everywhere School! And Charitable Institutions Vlay Apply To Vn For Our Special Concessions Ihe Everest Ink Manufacturing Co., Established 1929) tipper Cross Street, Singapore. Phone: *****44 words
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228 1947-01-07 6 OUR FINANCIAL SECTION! (From Our Own Correspondent) The industrial share market was active yesterday with keen buying which caused rises in the prices of a number of stocks. v Gammons advanced to $4 35 with buyers over. Wearnes to $18.50. Breweries to $14.90. Fraser and228 words
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Article137 1947-01-07 6 U.P. COLOMBO.—The Government of Ceylon has requested the Ceylon Trade Commissioner in India, Mr. Annesley de Silva, to organise an intensive sales campaign for Ceylon tea and rubber in India. Hie decision of the Goverment has been influenced by the fact that India offers definite prospectsU.P. - 137 words
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Article29 1947-01-07 6 U.P. Shangiu.i, Jan. 6.—Today I quotations on tne Shanghai Black Market Exchange are: U. S. dollar....CN $0 200; Gold CN $353,100; Hongkong dollar. CN $1,201. U.PU.P. - 29 words
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203 1947-01-07 6 TOKIO.— Po*t-war trend* in Japanese stocks and share* are commented upon in an article in The Oriental Economist, a usuj ally well-informed weekly published in Tokio. It says that although local stock exchanges have been kept closed since the end of the war, operators203 words
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Article114 1947-01-07 6 Reuter. SYDNEY. (Air Mail).—Stocks of ttnpiate would dwindle seriously in the first half of 1947, the Prime Minister (Mr. Chifley) said. Tinplate is Used chiefly for canning. Mr. Chifley said that because of falling stocks, Cabinet decided to increase restrictions on the use of tinphkte. The newReuter. - 114 words
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Article166 1947-01-07 6 Rex SMILIN' THROUGH with Jeanette Mac Donald, Brian Aherne and Gene Raymond. This stirring story of a love that was to end in tragedy won Norma Shearer the Academy Award when she played the leading role opposite Leslie Howard many years ago. In the new technicolour version166 words
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Article115 1947-01-07 6 U.P. ATHENS. Jan. 4 i U.P.) —Fight. n,i broke out throughout Thessly today as some 10,000 guerrillas driven from the northern frontiers and now ma-si g in the Thessalian hills, ranged down into the plains, seeking food. Messages to the Ministry of Public Order reported bandsU.P. - 115 words
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Obituary71 1947-01-07 6 Tht serviceman who lost his life as a result of the truck collision on Thompson Road on Saturday morning, while on his way from Nee Soon lYansM Camp to board Ihe Queen of Bermuda for the U.K.. was a member of the Royal Signal?, SEALP. He wa>71 words
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Article39 1947-01-07 6 U.P. FRANKFURT, Jan. 6—Five weeks after General McNarney legalized German fraulein marriages to Gls_ the American Red Cross clubs were opened last night to the franleins Who after screening. Will be "inVited in groups" to special functions.—U.P.U.P. - 39 words
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Article27 1947-01-07 6 A Chinese woman of Province Wed -li-y h.». rt-priU'd t.i ihf yjlit-.-•h -1,000 from a tin box Kc-|,i I,. Uw hoii-ie. Complainant iiJiii'd hoi mother the -iupi*vt.27 words
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Advertisement192 1947-01-07 6 Blazing Glory Of Guadalcanal Fight Screened To The Cheers Of Victory! (LAST I SHOWS, fPk BlTfll 1 11 am. p.m.-4.15 p.m: I I UL/ «.30 p.m.-». 15 p.m. ALL-ACTION WAR EPIC! THf BAST OUYS TO SMACK DOWN THE JAPS IN THE GREAT VICTORY PICTURE PRECEDED BY PATHE GAZETTE TENSE! TAUT!192 words
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Advertisement56 1947-01-07 6 STOP PRESS! Arriving Any Moment! WATCH FOR <; E X E AIIT Itl whose saddle's loaded with ACTION! THRILL S! SONG HITS! YODELLING TUNES! in "CALL OF THE CANYON" The Rousing Range-land Adven-ture-studded Dynamite-Packed Picture! Opening Tonight; 7. 9.15 P.M The Jivin'est Jubilee in Musical History! "Stormy Weather" starring Lena56 words
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Advertisement104 1947-01-07 6 Today: 330 p.m., 7.30 p.m. A spectacular drama adored by the crowds! "SA7HI MURALI" (in Tamil) starring M. K. Radha, T. R. Mahalirsam, R. Santanalaxmi tnd T. A. Mathuram Thursdf /—Return screening of a cc < i brated masterpiece! 'Mangrjmma Sabotham' (in Tamil) with Dcvi, Ranjan, N. s. Krishnan, and104 words
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Advertisement66 1947-01-07 6 "England Expects Every Man" LORD NELSON Another Outstanding British Pictuve/ OPENS TO-DAY At The «R ft I rl 1 2 111 4 Shows 1.30—4—6.30—9.30 p.m. TWO BRILLIANT STARS IN AN UNFORGETTABLE PICTURE Only the |irl who played Scarlett has fire enough to portray Emma MaoilUn. Only the b«ro ol "Rebecca"66 words
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Advertisement188 1947-01-07 6 Jeanette Is Triumphant! TO-DAY I W MTa il 6,30 915 p,rpj TEL. 4-Q4-2. Qlß^C^rTplTlQnĔ^~ glorious voice of mgjm 0 Jeanette Mac Donald gives iff m new meaningto this greatW. %iWßßnfl*-""-" *j The magic of Technicolor f enriches its enchantment! i|^|PSn«T«O^ftOLBWYH. MAYER "Sm,/,n IVough" SHOUCjII longIro«/' |N BRILLIANT TECHNICOLOR RAYMOND lon188 words
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349 1947-01-07 7 Reuter. LONDON, Jan. 6.—News of the All-India Congress acceptance by a majority of the British interpretation of the controversial grouping clauses In the Cabinet Mission's plan for self-government has aroused much Interest in London political quarters. Members of Parliament within contact during the MewReuter. - 349 words
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Article122 1947-01-07 7 "Vet" Badminton Party played j the Lorcng Linmu Chinee Sports i Family Benefit P;.rty a single.- and 3 doubles OH Sunday an:.l Won Results ("Vet players first Chee Ah Bah lost to Um Ki;n Chua, 0-3, 1-15. T. da Oosta beat Le« EkftZ Koe. 15-*,122 words
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Article37 1947-01-07 7 The first meeting of the Rotary Club for 1947 will be held tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the Adelphi Hotel Roof Garden. Rear Admiral H.J. Egerton will address the Club on "Some impressions on Russia".37 words
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Article105 1947-01-07 7 matcb at Geyiang ftfei ry Maker; "B cieylang Mct'no- .1 by four ram-?; lH a:< fis follows Nr Chiang Loke Ang lost to Tan 15 Mrs. Amy D le. 11 1. 11-0: N be.it Mi-s Tay U-5; E. B. Ong L:ir. Soo Guan k \l5 P.105 words
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48 1947-01-07 7 Reuter. NEW YCRK, Jan. 6.—Babe Rutn, one of the most famous baseball players in the game's history, it» re ported to be in a sericUs Condition tonight in a French hospital here, where he is to undergo an operation in the morning.—Reuter.Reuter. - 48 words
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Article55 1947-01-07 7 The following have been invited to play hockey for the Indian-; against the S.R.C on Wednesday on their field: —J. Piere. A. ponampalam, L. S. Sodhi, P. Gupta Capt. F. Doraisamy, S. D. Williams, Ibrahim Isa, J. Augustin, W. Pormiah. A. Vijeyaretnam and M. P. Sreenivasan. Reserves: —S.55 words
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171 1947-01-07 7 Reuter. IINGTON. Jan. 6.—The United States Govts urged Russia and China to terminate the mditions pre\ ailing at the Manch avian the State Department disclosed. ci. livered last Fri f American em- w and Nanking. American Govern it desirable that insatisfactorj situaUReuter. - 171 words
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Article258 1947-01-07 7 Reuter. LONDON, Jan. 6.—Football fixtures for Saturday, January 11. F. A. CUP, THIRD ROUND. Blackburn R. vs. Hull C. Bolton W. vs. Stockport C. Bournemouth vs. Derby C. Bradford vs. Manchester U. Brentford vs. Cardiff C. Burnley vs. Aston Villa. Charlton A. vs. Rochdale. CfrieiseaReuter. - 258 words
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Article148 1947-01-07 7 U.P. LAKE SUCCESS, Jan. 5 United Nations diplomats today pondered on the significance of the sudden resignation of Mr. Bernard Baruch as the chief American representative on the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission. The principal question seemed to be: Why did Mr. Baruch quitU.P. - 148 words
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Article57 1947-01-07 7 TRIESTE, Jan. 5.—A United Nations commission of economic experts is expected to arrive here within the next two days to study economic Droblems of the free territory of Trieste, according to un official reports here. The America?- Military Government authorities have declined to issue a statement regarding the57 words
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Article503 1947-01-07 7 Reuter. (From Vernon morgan, Renter* Sports Editor) LONDON, Jan. 4. —British sports writers are beginning to wonder what steps the British Olympic Committee is taking to ensure that the twelfth Olympiad being held in London next year will prove an unqualified success. There is con>iderableReuter. - 503 words
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Article46 1947-01-07 7 Reuter. Berlin, Jan. 6.—Field-Marshal Lord Montgomery, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, left Berlin for Moscow by air early today on a goodwill visit. He said on Saturday that he expects to see Generalissimo Stalin and to be away from Britain about a week.—Reuter.Reuter. - 46 words
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Article69 1947-01-07 7 The Singapore Stage Club will MMBt three play.-, foi Vb» Dram* Festival of 1947 at the Victoria Theatre. Shakespeaie's 'Twciitn Night" will be presented beginning tomorrow and will be continued on Jan. 9. 10 and 11. On Jan. 15, 16, 17 and 18, th club69 words
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Article398 1947-01-07 7 Lindwall —Tallon Highlights The eighth wicket partnership Hay Lindwail and Don Tailon i s probaoiy tne tastest in Test cncket history. The pair added 154 runs in 87 minutes, the last 100 coming up in less than 50 minutes. Tallon s 92 took him 105 minutes, while Lindwajls 100 came398 words
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158 1947-01-07 7 Mr. Anthony Brooke ha s sent the following telegram to the president of the Malay National union of Sarawak: While deeply grieved that mass resignations should have become necessary among Sarawak Government officials with inevitable administrative disorganisation throughout the country and resultant economic hardship for158 words
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Article101 1947-01-07 7 Sunday morning swimmer- at the Swimming Club had a grandstand view of the capsizing ul an outboard motor-boat which for some minutes had entertained Club members by some quick runs and turn> off the beach. In making a particularly sharp turn the boat capsized, and gradually sank, leaving101 words
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Article93 1947-01-07 7 U.P. LONDON. Jan. 2.-The Ooionial Office has imposed a security black-out on the prospective arrival and subsequent activity of Sir Alan Cunningham, the British High Commissioner for Palestine, who is now flying here for consultations oh the growing crisis in the Holy Land. A spokesman saidU.P. - 93 words
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Article103 1947-01-07 7 WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 —Tremendous efforts must be made by the United States to reorganize internal transportation if the goal of 400-million bushels of grain is to be exported for the year ending June 30, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary General of the International Emergency103 words
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Article31 1947-01-07 7 Reuter. Thp Chinese ministry of Communications at Nanking announced yesterday the cne-week suspension of the CNAC (Chinese National Airways Corporation) and the CATC (Chinese Air Transport Corporation >. -Reuter.Reuter. - 31 words
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Advertisement60 1947-01-07 7 HISTOCRAT' SCHOOL OF BALLROOM DANCING, chambers. 185 A. Orchard Road. Singapore, its pupil patiently and systematically to at r ain est standard of proficiency. No Floor Chart or ificia means are used to teach you. tuition is by personal demonstration and co-operative practice. Principal: Matheaon Sinn, F.I.D.T. Secretary: C. N.60 words
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Advertisement275 1947-01-07 7 MARLBOROUGH TO-DAY 3.50, 6.36, 9.15 Brought back by numerous Request For a Few Days Only "LAILA MAJNU" (Hindustani) with Swarnalata. NEXT CHANGE "MEERA" (Tamil) OTSTfcICTS WOST POPULAR AMP UPTO-P^». LANG PHONE &*****& Today: 3.00, 6.30, 9.15 P.M. The most thrilling and heart touching drama of Individual Heroism in World War275 words
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Article120 1947-01-07 8 Reuter. LONDON Jan 6 -The police were tt-ciay searching lor two youths who were disturbed while thxowine .>t ten at the Ixnd.ni synagogue last night. They broke two and tnree gasmanth-s befOft being found by tht caretaker. A me.-sage condemning the recent outrage at British synagoReuter. - 120 words
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Article57 1947-01-07 8 Reuter. KARACHI, Jan. s.—Mr. M. A Jinnah. Pr-sident of the All India Muslin League, who haa been staying in Knaehi since hi- return from the L;:iC'on talk* more than three Vecka ago, is not in good health. .»d -aid in a message to Sind Muslims: T have beenReuter. - 57 words
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Article75 1947-01-07 8 Atlanta. Georgia. Jan. 5— (Up>---Tne police yesterday announced the "arrest for questioning" of Dorman Ake. former employee of th? Ore razed Winecolf hotel in connection with the disastrous b.aze on December I which cost 122 lives. The police say a man ol the same description not -n75 words
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Article420 1947-01-07 8 New Laws from 1948 Reuter. LONDON, Jan. 6,—The Mar/lebone Cricket Club, in presenting the first complete revision of th'j rules of cricket for 63 years, have mac*.? no drastic alterations. Rather hftVe the MCC taken pains to remove present ambiguities and put the laws in logicalReuter. - 420 words
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Article, Illustration15 1947-01-07 815 words
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101 1947-01-07 8 Reuter. BANGKOK, Jan. 6—An agreement was signed today establishing a six-man commission to adjudicate British Commonwealth to adjudicate claims against Siam. The agreement was signed by Siam, Britain, Australia and India, and the Commission comprises three Siamese members and one each representing Britain, AustraliaReuter. - 101 words
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Article62 1947-01-07 8 Reuter. NEW York, Jan 6 —Four Negroes were killed and eight people injured, seven seriously, when a fire swept through a five-storey tenement in Haarlem, Negro district of New York, early today. Firemen with escape ladders mad? spectacular rescues from the burning building. Last month more thanReuter. - 62 words
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Article101 1947-01-07 8 U.P. SHANGHAI. Jan. 6. Tlu only Soviet radio station in China known as the 'Voice of the Soviet Union" was closed today by orders o' the Chine*, government despite diplomatic action by the Soviet Embassy in Nanking in an effort to /.t it continue. TheU.P. - 101 words
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Article86 1947-01-07 8 Reuter. CAIRO, Jan. 4.—An outspoken leading article in the Independent Akbar El Yom. new-paper today declared that responsible Egyptian quarters were considering among oiher -teps the withdrawal of the Egyptian Ambassador in London and the request to Britain for the di-mi-sal of Major General Sir HubertReuter. - 86 words
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Article69 1947-01-07 8 MANILA. Jan. 3.--Gen*ral Wainwright> sabre, which was a present from hi> mother upon his graduation from West Point military academy in 1906 and which wa s lost at Fort Stotenberg on Dec. 1941. ju-t after the Jap attack, ha- been found. General Wainwright recently said he had69 words
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101 1947-01-07 8 Reuter. KARACHI, Jan. 6—Mr. Mohan mcd Ali Jinnah, President of the Muslim League, in a message congratulating the Sind Muslims on tlieir success in the Legislative A' simb'y elections In December sai«l' "If Muslims remain united and disciplined a d continue to work InReuter. - 101 words
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Article71 1947-01-07 8 Reuter. PARIS, Jan. 6.—Pridi Panomyor.g termer Regent and Prime Minister of Siam, who is en an official visit to Pra cc, said here today that Siam did not wish to be "mixed up in events in Indo-China." Siam was one of the countries which could contribute towards maintainingReuter. - 71 words
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Article158 1947-01-07 8 U.P. LONDON. Jan. 6.—An estimated 10 000 truck drivers struc* today for a 44-hour week, halting deliveries ol meat. Dsn and vegetables to hundred 5 of London shops. Officials of the Transport and General Workers' Union called an emergency meeting to attempt to get theU.P. - 158 words
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Article66 1947-01-07 8 Reuter. SHANGHAI. Jan. 6.—Forelga exchange and goldbar market, were today again featureless with oniy the slightest fluctuations during the whole day. United States dollar closed this aft. moon at 6.150 atcer opening in the morning at 6.200 which wa- also the highest. Th lowest was 6.100. Goldbars afterReuter. - 66 words
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263 1947-01-07 8 (Tribune Staff Reporter) Legend and ancient Malay fishing customs dictate th< erection of a kelong, and in this nodeni 20-centiuy atom age. our fishermen still stick to th< ir jncierit rituals ichen they go out to catch fish. Prayeis are always offen d to263 words
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Article121 1947-01-07 8 Reuter. BATAVIA. Jan. »---Three Dutch soldiers were killed and two wounded in Padang. Sumatra when a Dutch convoy was tired on while going trom Emmahavan to the airfield, a Dutch military spokesman said here today reporting more ciasnes between Dutch and Indonesian T Dutch troops supported byReuter. - 121 words
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Article150 1947-01-07 8 Reuter. LONDON. Jan 6. —The pattern for next Thursdays British Cabinet discussions of the Palestine crisi, is likely to he set by this afternoon's meeting between the Prime Minister Mr. 1 Clement Attlee and the High Commissioner. Sir Alan Cunningnam. Two results are considered likely inReuter. - 150 words
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82 1947-01-07 8 Reuter. Paris, Jan. 6.—A bomb exploded early today in the camp of Indo-Chinese workers at Saint Maurice de Beynost. in the Am region north-east of Lyon. Considerable damage was caused, but no one was reported injured. Yesterday another bomb was detonated inflicting damage at anReuter. - 82 words
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Article69 1947-01-07 8 Amo: g the New Year hOrCUrs is I the award of the 0.8. E. to l&T. H. N. Brain, a First Secretary' Of H. R£ i Foreign Service, who is at present on the staff of the Sp-cit' Oni.l--missioi'er. Lord Killearrl. Mr. Brain was formerly &9«Mt»IXt69 words
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132 1947-01-07 8 U.P. NANKING. Jan. J.--China has appealed to American M tion experts to help it in soling its worst crisis in modern commercial aviation, following the series of crashes which have taken more than 100 livt since Christmas. She has ask edU.P. - 132 words
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74 1947-01-07 8 WASHINGTON, Jan. 2. (UP) The House Committer on unAmerican Activities today recommended that Congress tighten controls on subversive groups by firing all federal employee- o! questionable loyalty and barring aliens from holding office in labour unions. I The Committee said thai the State and74 words
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Article44 1947-01-07 8 Mr. Lim Kang. of the Chin Art Society will deUfer an addie--at the mxt meeting of the Bastl*We>t Society on Thursday. J»n 9. at the V.M.C.A. Hall in O: Cha: d Road. His -übject will b« The j Difference Between Chinese and Western Art."44 words
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Advertisement183 1947-01-07 8 Peking Lace Co., 66. North Bridge Road. Singapore. Tel. ?380 Dealers in all kinds embroidered Table cloths Lady's Dnderweai Etc. Guaranteed Pre-war quality Charges Moderate. I BLADDER DISORDERS Filtered away De,WITT'S h^tp r If yon have any i suspicion of bladder BtV^u trouble if there is I burning, scalding and183 words
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