Malaya Tribune, 5 March 1947
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Title Section54 1947-03-05 1 The Malaya Tribune 0 THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE THE ONLY NATIONAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA Now printed simul taneously in Singapore, Kuala L umpur. Ipoh Penan g. •Phone Numbers: Editor 5813 Editorial 5811 Advertising 5812 Circulation Accounts 5815 tIGHI PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1947 TEN CENTS The Malaya Tribune54 words
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Article139 1947-03-05 1 Review On ..ONI'' M r. 4. Malayan aoc rf Engine I»»*e bM tv R .u Artillery .1 cutiiicn. in ihv jc i pa., a;id graiuity to v. b. (ivil go\t.ru- tioops n: c responsible, a J iii; Bf linger. War Parliament;» ry r»p;.. w'Hiay. L- c139 words
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Article58 1947-03-05 1 Reuter. Shanghai. Mar. 4 —Commu- ar:n;es in Manchuria were d here today to be in retreat after Chinese Gov- i forces had smashed 1 r h° Communist cordon d raised the six-day siege of Government stronghold "bout 50 miles north of Changapital of Manchuria, mnnist forces wereReuter. - 58 words
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158 1947-03-05 1 Reuter. Mar. 4. —Beet June 1948 'by the British for handing in India, there 1 considerable of expansion at major naval 1 Ceylon and one of the ><1 harbours Thig informa- ?iven to me to-day ►lined naval *5* this a nosely guarded inaersta-d that theyReuter. - 158 words
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364 1947-03-05 1 VOLUNTEER LEGION FORMED IN BRITAIN TO REPLACE TROOPS IN PALESTINE U.P. and Reuter. JERUSALEM, Mar. 4.—British troops with tommy Runs and battle equipment have moved into the orange groves or Hadere district to ferret out the terrorists. Tne troop movement was described as a fullU.P. and Reuter. - 364 words
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66 1947-03-05 1 LAKE SUCCESS. NEW J YORK. Mar. 4.—Dr. Trygve Lie, Secretary General of i the United Nations, has formally proposed to all "Big Five" delegations here that the, Palestine qmsticn should be sub- mitted to a special fact V finding committee of the i United66 words
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Article130 1947-03-05 1 HANOI. Mar. 4. Vietnam forces today launched a counterattack on the town of Hadong. eight miles southwest of Hanoi, which was oceupieu by the French yesterday. Hadong has been almost completely destroyed. The French claim control of the right bank of the River Song Day as far130 words
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Article354 1947-03-05 1 Hutton didn't bat I Sydney. Weds.—England were J all out 15 after play re--1 turned today for 186. leaving I Australia more than a day and a half to score 2!4 to win the Final T st which will conclude J tomorrow. i Hutton was354 words
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Article35 1947-03-05 1 Reuter. JOHANNESBURG, Mar. 4.— I Miners on West Rand, where the miners strike has been going en for six weeks, today starte pickotingdafw rd fM bgbgggg Icn for six weeks, today started picketing the mines.—Reuter.Reuter. - 35 words
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87 1947-03-05 1 Reuter. ALEXANDRIA, Mar. 4. Stringent police precautions leading to the arrest of 57 people prevented possible antiBritish demonstrations here today, in commemoration of the anti-British rioting a year ago, when two British military policemen and eight Egyptians were killed and 300 people injured. SomeReuter. - 87 words
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128 1947-03-05 1 'Tribune Staf£ Reporter) A Chinese newspaper crime reporter was "picked" in a bus in North Bridge Road yesterday evening. He believes that the pick-pocket was a pretty Chinese girl who was seated by his side. and who "de-bused" in quite a hurry. He did128 words
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Article64 1947-03-05 1 Reuter. NEW YORK, Mar. 4.—The United States submarine "Tang*' torpedoed herself in a Pacific battle in 1344. The 24th and last torpedo in 1 her arsenal reversed its course enrcute to the target, and blew her up, Vice Admiral Charles A. Lcckwood, United States Na*./ Inspector General,Reuter. - 64 words
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668 1947-03-05 1 Reuter and U.P. BRISTOL, Mar. 4.—A young wife, accused of murdering her husband in his bath, is expecting a babythe prosecution disclosed when her trial opened at Bristol to-day. Counsel suggested the jury might assume the biby's father is her lover —aReuter and U.P. - 668 words
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125 1947-03-05 1 "Unparliamentary" Churchill Protests LONDON, Mar. 4.—Mr. Winston Churchill protested violently in the Commons today against beirg called a u gate crasher" by the Speaker, Douglas Clifton Brown. Mr. Churchill objected because the Speaker chose to speak to him in (4unparliamentary language." The Speaker said he thought that the term "gate125 words
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Article115 1947-03-05 1 U.P. NEW DELHI, Mar. 4. —Communal riots flaring up through Lahore's walled city ton-day brought 30 deaths, and injuries to 47. An 11-hour curfew was immediately imposed and troops were called out to prevent the Situation from getting out of hand. Jlinaus ana Dameu theU.P. - 115 words
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Article39 1947-03-05 1 LONDON, Mar. 4.—Britain's long spell of bitter weather which in the second hall of January is ending. The big thaw reached the south coast this morning and is expected to reach the Midlands by tomorrow.39 words
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Article98 1947-03-05 1 TRACY, California, Mar. 4. —San Joaquim Valley's Chinatown was combed today by the authorities who ai'3 investigating the "human torch" death of a mid-dle-aged Los Angeles Chii nese found shot and burned alive in a field near here. The sheriff identified the victim as George Tuey, 43,98 words
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Advertisement42 1947-03-05 1 Kolster-Brandes. SlI ner 7 Valve Radio price l A C. Set $295.- I P AC DC Set 325.Battery Set 350.K)CK ARRIVED Malayan Radio Service! Company ad, Singapore, j «AN SINGH COMPANY OPENING SHORTLY I V| <M RAFFLES PLACE CABLES: BAJAJ PHONE; 2483.42 words
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Advertisement44 1947-03-05 1 j The Ideal Gifts To remind those away from Malaya KRIS BRAND PEWTER Beer Mugs, Tea Services, Cigarette Sets, Powder Bowls Flower Vases Candlestands. Distributing Agents Season Trading Co., 57 High St., Singapore. VIRGINIA m ITS MILD Bi IT'S SMOOTH WBM Hi ITS NON-THROAT44 words
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Obituary32 1947-03-05 2 Mr. Tay Kirn Chwee of 527. 1 Sims Avenue off Geylang Road passed away on 27th February 1947. He left behind only wife Madam Lye Swee Lin to mourn his loss.32 words
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Article297 1947-03-05 2 IPOH.—Although the military and the frightened people of a small kampong in the Dindings district have kept close watch for a week, the angry tigress that was stealthily guarding its three young off-springs trapped in wtfd boar pits, has so far eluded all attempts297 words
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Advertisement509 1947-03-05 2 BIRTH TO RUBY, wife of A. V. Winston, a son, Valentine Selvam, on 24th February, 1947, at Bungsar Hospital, Kuala Lumpur; both well. StTT?Af lONS VACANT QUANTITY SURVEYOR. Quantity Surveyors and Technical Assistants are re- j quired, to work in the office of 177 C.R.E. (Works). Applicants must be capable509 words
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Advertisement622 1947-03-05 2 NOTICES. P.W.D. TENDER NOTICE. Tenders will be received at the office of the Director of Public Woifcs. JWalayan Union, K. Lumpur, tin to noon of the 17th. Ifc&roh, 1947, for the supply of J»etwd. QU and Lutoricant for the Public .Works Department, Malayan Union for the period Ist. April 1947622 words
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Advertisement321 1947-03-05 2 NOTICES. UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated in the Colony of Singapore) On 2fith February 1947 the name of ttoe Company was changed from UNITED ENGINEERS (SINGAPORE) LIMITED back to former name of UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. The Share Registers of the Company are being compiled at its Registered Office, River Valley Road,321 words
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Advertisement344 1947-03-05 2 I NOTICE SINGAPORE I IMPROVEMENT TRUST I Tenders are invited for the i erection of one block of twoi storied shoohouses at Owen i Road. I Plans. Speeificaion and Tenj der Form may be obtained at j the Office of the Singapore ImI provement Trust on payment of j a344 words
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Advertisement152 1947-03-05 2 NANKING, Mar. 4.—More than 130 people were drowned today when about 20 sampans were overturned by the collapse of two I floatmg pontoons and a bridge spanning them. Only 20 people j were rescued out of more than 150 who fell into the water.— SHIPPING 1 THE HO HONG STEAMSHIP152 words
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Advertisement525 1947-03-05 2 SHIPPING I MANSFIELD CO., Ltd" (Incorporated in Slngapoiei 1 BLUE FUNNEL LINE Sailings to and from united KlNono». Orestes from UK J Myrto from U.S.A. Atreua from y.K. g°JJ> Menelaus Sails for Genoa, Marseilles Havre, P£ Liverpool Glasgow. J *fc Sumatra due from U,B.A. IDiomed due from UJL JJ a525 words
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Article104 1947-03-05 3 •live during i 1 ipaVJftQ and i try detect-ve r. aiinal Investii Pui was -h CrimklaAl rfiarff .-erday. before t]a extortion Hi 1 .i compatriot. chok Po»» ,:d that the Bp nded inmhur, teen* n he agreed i h J accepted the X .vember I ration for104 words
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Article110 1947-03-05 3 At Sungei Patani, Kedah. yesterday fifty-nine rioters were sentenced to six months' rigorous imprisonment. Two wom-n rioters received one month and three other women were fined $50. Seventeen. including three women, pleaded guilty. while the others were convicted after a whole day's rearing. The women who given th«110 words
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Article132 1947-03-05 3 Whether striking Traction Company employee* accept arbitration or not, he wouW request Government to set up an inquiry into their disputes, said Mr. R. P Bingham, Labour Commissioner, at a Press Conference yesterday. Striking busmen's representatives who met Mr. Bingham yesterday for hi« advice did not agree132 words
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Article143 1947-03-05 3 Henry Lee, aged 25, a clerk at the 223 8.0.D. Alexander Road, claimed trial in the Fourth Police Court yesterday to a charge of theft of 47 knives worth $47 from a store at the depot on Monday afternoon. Police bail of $200 was extended to143 words
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281 1947-03-05 3 Commissioner Explains Explaining the functions of the recently set up Tripartite Labour Advisory Board, Mr. R. P. Bingh--n. Labour Commissioner, at a Press conference yesterday, declared that it was not to be taken for a permanent arbitration board, but only as a body which recommends281 words
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Article91 1947-03-05 3 The allocation for Malaya of chocolate and sugar confectionery. cocoa*powder and drink chocolate from toe United Kingdom for the period January to June, 1947. has been divided amongst the various manufacturers in the United Kingdom. Import licences will now be issued .to agents in Malaya on91 words
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Article49 1947-03-05 3 1 The Sultan Theatre in the Naval Base, with a seating aci commodation for 600, will be reonened very shortly, probably on Saturday. The theatre, a private concern, was badly damaged and negleetied during the occupaVon, but 1 has now been completely I vated.49 words
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Article113 1947-03-05 3 Teo Kee Huat (.33'. a boatman who had been engaged in transporting rice froiri ships lo the Rice Pool in Singapore, was sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment by Second District Judge T. T. Russell, yesterday. He was convicted on a charge of transporting 26113 words
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260 1947-03-05 3 At a coroner's inquiry yesterday into the death of Ong Chwee Koon (50) a Chinese woman whj djecl in the General Hospital on Dec. 27 from burns —the day after she received extensive burns in a Are ac Seok Y/ee Road —police evidence revealed260 words
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102 1947-03-05 3 (Tribune Staff Reporter) Among those who arrived in 1 Singapore yesterday from Sydney i by plane were Mr. Sidney HarpI ley and Mr. G. H. Blinko, both 1 on their way to Shanghai, j They are members of the I UNRRA organisation on loan102 words
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Article91 1947-03-05 3 Because the charge was withdrawn on instructions of the D.P.P., Govindasamy Raju, an i Indian, who had been arrested on a tentative charge of having kidnapped T. Arumugam in order that he might be murdered, was discharged by Second Magistrate \j. C. Goh. yesterday. The offence was91 words
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Article72 1947-03-05 3 Dr. Lucius Nicholls. Nutrition Adviser to the Special Commissioner for S.E. Asia., Lord Killearn. leaves Singapore by air for Hongkong today. He will stay there about two weeks as the guest of the Governor. Whilst Hongkong, he will lecture on "Recent Advances in Nutrition" and72 words
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Article33 1947-03-05 3 Two cases of smallpox have been discovered at Kota Tinggi, Johore. The Medical Officer and health O-Ticer are taking the necessary steps to prevent a general outbreak of the disease.33 words
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367 1947-03-05 3 WOMEN POLICE MUCH MORE HUMAN UNDERSTANDING (Tribune Staff Reportef) "I have the greatest respect for the work being done by the women police in England. They seem to be able to do much more than others in the matter of helping social welfare and can be immensely valuable on the367 words
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79 1947-03-05 3 U.P. Oslo, Mar. 4.—The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Norwegian Parliament today recommended to the Government that it continue negotiations with Russia for the revision of the to make It more satisfactory without taking a stand on Russia's demand for the right to participate inU.P. - 79 words
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Article29 1947-03-05 3 When my husband came out of the Navy he slung up a hammock in the spare room, but when he got into it the wall collapsed.—Wife at Kentish court.29 words
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Article218 1947-03-05 3 (Tribune Staff Rĕporter) KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 4.— Although the Colliery Workers' Union held a mass meeting in Batu Arang last night and other matters were discussĕd last Sunday between the Union and Malayan Collieries., the Union hasn't yet reported the of its d.ecis»ion m th.c company to stated218 words
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Article36 1947-03-05 3 Reuter. LONDON, Mar. 3.—The supply pf 1,523 miligja.ms of radium bought in Canadtg, for 3,000,000 Czech crowns under the auspices of the UNRRA. has arrived by air in Czechoslovakia to replace rahjum taken by Germans. Reuter.Reuter. - 36 words
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Article389 1947-03-05 3 The first cas? to come up for trial in the Singapore Second Assizes, before Mr. Justice T. ABrown, yesterday, was one of armed robbery in which a young Chinese. Lim Teo Seng, son of a cemetery care-taker, faces a charge of robbing a youngster. Lee Eng Swee.389 words
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Article29 1947-03-05 3 I Singapore Muslims have form--1 ed a committee of ten members to tackle fne problem of prostiI tution among Muslim women in I this city.29 words
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Article54 1947-03-05 3 Bail of $500 was offesed to two Chinese. Qng Kirn Swee and Wong Kam Van. when they claimed trial in the Fourth Magistrate's Court yesterday to I having dishonestly Detained stol--1 en property—42o' tins of c'garettes* valued at $580—at Anson Road on March 3. The case was f postponed a54 words
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Article47 1947-03-05 3 Alleged to have attempted to extort $8,000 from a compatriot on Mar. 3 by putting him in fear of death. Lim Seng Hin <20), appeared on a tentative charge betors Second Magistrate L. C. Gch. yesterday. The case was postponed for mention on Mar. 11.47 words
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Article61 1947-03-05 3 We acknowledge receipt of a "zodiacal" diary containing a chart of the earth's pedometer for the period January. 1947, to March, 1948, compiled by the well-known Malayan astrologer. Professor K. S. Maniam. It contains, besides a wealth of notes on the planets and auspicious moments, etc., a composite61 words
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Advertisement233 1947-03-05 3 ■od Health in impendent on bovtl regubu ty: Ensure it by taking BiiOOKLAX" Chocolate I Laxatives. Obtainable everywhere. Him yCL'R FUTURE! 1947 is your ftrtonate year if you know how to take advantage of it. Let me guide you along the Road of Success! PROF. T. B. LAM. Palmist Occultist233 words
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Advertisement91 1947-03-05 3 IPOH Tele 106 Spore Tele 3287 FOR BRITISH EA6LE BRA\D BAXDS%W BLADES Sizes wide to 3" wide BELTING ASBESTOS CO., LIMITED IPOH SINGAPORE. The popular "VALET" M c 99' Set consists cf a r— V "VALET"seIf-stT o pping *J 1 razor, strop, and three I "VALET" blades in a I91 words
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Article524 1947-03-05 4 The suggestion by Dr. Gani, Indonesian Republican Minister of Economic Affairs, that the joint Civ l Affairs Committee should establish an agreed procedure for international trade with the Republican areas of the N.E.I. may prove the way out of an unhappy dispute. It is intolerable that there should524 words
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1007 1947-03-05 4 Rangoon. The Polish election in Elrope last January will mcci its r.\r n in Burma next month when the Burmese people go to the polls to elect a Constituent Assembly to frame the Constitution of Free Burma. Burmese officials and political leaders believe that the1,007 words
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Article620 1947-03-05 4 (From William Hardcastle Reuters Correspondent). WASHINGTON. President Truman ha* "found his feet" and intends to stay on at the White House for another six years—if he can. This i* how autnorities here interpret developments that have taken place recently in the life of a man620 words
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Article112 1947-03-05 4 Reuter. SYDNEY —The tomb of Governor Bligh, of "Bounty" lame, now "forlorn and forgotten" in a smoky London cemetery, may be brought to Sydney and set in Bligh-street. Sydney City Council's Works Committee, which received a proposal to this effect. ha s referred the matter toReuter. - 112 words
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Article358 1947-03-05 4 HONGKONG.—Income tax in I some form will be introduced in Hong Kong some time this year. The "China Mail" forecast-, the l rate as 12 per cent, on all in- come in excess of $5,000 up to $10,000 and 25 per cent, on all I incomes in358 words
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Article199 1947-03-05 4 Letters To The Editor The People's Postbag RAMAIAH.(Ex-S.H.B. Lightermen's Representative). Sir,—Mr. Basten, the Chairman or the Singapore Harbour Board, ha s said according to tne Pre.-s that if he conceded increased pay to the lightermen, it would affect the Board s finances and so he decided to closeRAMAIAH.(Ex-S.H.B. Lightermen's Representative). - 199 words
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Article289 1947-03-05 4 NOT AMUSED Sir—There has been much talk lately about the need for keen recruits to strengthen the Police force. This is the stc-y of a would-be recruit who wanted to transfer from a Government department where he is now engaged in special investigation and raid work.NOT AMUSED - 289 words
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Article106 1947-03-05 4 PRESIDENT Malay Corps, Sir.—Indiscriminate blame!* been pour-d on the radical Mii Nationalist Party lor its actvr.!es. The M.N.P. is no tic' party. It is >n itselt a par? ot Liberty. Fraternity and Equality. The M.N.P. faithfully holtf firmly the wise saying o! tte Holy Prophet. Mohameci, 'And lightPRESIDENT Malay Corps, - 106 words
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Miscellaneous8 1947-03-05 4 v I against high BLOOD °A f PRESSURE/8 words
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506 1947-03-05 5 OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED federation agreement T h( Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce ol following a conferei\v,e at Kuala Lumpur, have following telegram to Mr. Creech Jones, the r r <IV of State for the Colonies, and a copy of it to \y the Prime506 words
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164 1947-03-05 5 WASHINGTON, Mar. 3. -PreT uman tod.iy recomi ."i;Qt'U Cuiigiess to abolish •1,01 Ma.. 31. compulsory a m ic which wa- in--'"oucca untlei the Selective Trau.iiig and Service Act, !-»(< b> Congre-s in Scpiem- fx-: 194(1. In a nu s-uge to Congress he j tht A; my164 words
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89 1947-03-05 5 U.P. Washington, Mar. 4.—Rear Aumiral William E. Parsons, ■MJ Director of Atomic Desaid an international went for the control of bomb will not pre- use in the event of anther war. He told the Talent institute that any major war will almostU.P. - 89 words
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249 1947-03-05 5 Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 4.—About three-tnousand members of the Junior Civil Services, including representatives of various branches in the Malayan Union and Singapore, at a mass meeting held at the Town Hall here this evening, decided to organize Malayawide demonstrations, including, a s a last resort,249 words
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Article155 1947-03-05 5 U.P. Washington. Mar. 4.—Congress today approved $15,000,000 credits for building the first post-war submarines authorising the construction of two experimental subs including all lessons that United States Navy designers learned from German wartime developments. The Navy said that the new subs would be twice as fast underwaterU.P. - 155 words
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Article97 1947-03-05 5 Reuter. MOSCOW Mar. 4.—Tass official Soviet new s agency, late last night denied that Russia was recruiting 500,000 inhabitants of Northern Korea, which siie occupies into the Soviet Army. The United State* Commander's reports have no foundation whatsoever and are ridiculous fabrication, the agency •aid.Reuter. - 97 words
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Article86 1947-03-05 5 Reuter. MOSCOW. Mar. 4.—The Soviet J daily "Izvestia" today alkged J that Anglo-American occupat'on 1 forces were planning monetary J reform in their zones. Inspite of the "contradictory j interests of the two powers" I their plan was to "set up the western zones in oppositionReuter. - 86 words
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250 1947-03-05 5 U.P. WASHINGTON. Mar. 4.— Congressional debate on Britain.--urgent request for United Stateshelp in Greece, began in the House yesterday with argumen.', for and against the proposition. As voices in the House were rased in the debate. Secretary ol £tate George Marshall met in aU.P. - 250 words
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Article171 1947-03-05 5 Reuter. London, Mar. 3.—At an extraordinary general meeting of Reuters Limited, final steps were taken to convert Reuters into a world news agency under the ownership and control of newspapers of the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. New articles of association have been adopted by representativesReuter. - 171 words
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Article68 1947-03-05 5 Reuter. SHANGHAI, March 4. —Th c French luxury airliner skymaster 'del Dangow" made commercia l air history today when it arrived in Shanghai from Paris with seven passengers having covered 8.500 miles in 46 flying hours. Air France hope to have a twice monthly Paris ShanghaiReuter. - 68 words
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328 1947-03-05 5 U.P. Tokio, Mar. 4.—The defence in the Tojo trial demanded today that the prosecution drop the veil of secrecy involving the names of those "other persons" mentioned in the indictment as having participated in the defendants alleged conspiracy against humanity but both theU.P. - 328 words
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Article241 1947-03-05 5 U.P. Premier Stalin had agreed to the "Tanaka" plan in 1928, to create an autonomous buffer state in the Manchurian region. Tadahiko Okada, Japan's wartime Speaker of the Diet, claimed today. Under cross-examination. Okada admitted he had no documents with which to prove his statement. AccordingU.P. - 241 words
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Article83 1947-03-05 5 Reuter. TOKIO, Mar. 4.—Sir William Webb, President of the Inter- national Tribunal, trying Japan's major war criminals, today rebuked Interpreters for not trans- i lating fully the evidence given by Tadahiko Okada, General Hld'ki Tojo's first witness whose sarcastic answers caused laughter in the court. I AReuter. - 83 words
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Article112 1947-03-05 5 Reuter. SYDNEY. (Air Mail! —When Colonels A. P. Derham and S.A.F. Pond sat talking with Dr. J. F. J. Cade and Mr. S. E. Adamson night after night in Changi Camp. Singapore, they planned to help repay some day the sacrifice and courage shown by theReuter. - 112 words
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Article110 1947-03-05 5 (Tribune Staff Reporter) A Services Club which was to h a v c been built in Singapore at the corner of Tank Road and Penang Lane wiM, not Kind fundsi collected for it w il I be refunded to donors or turned over to110 words
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Article433 1947-03-05 5 NANKING, Mar. 3.—Ships flying the Chinese flag will be a regular sight in all principal world ports, particularly those in the South Seas and on the west coast of the United States and Canada, if a new two-year shipping rehabilitation programme drawn up by the Chinese433 words
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Article85 1947-03-05 5 U.P. Hongkong, Mar. 4.—Labour organizations representing an estimated 100,000 Chinese workers have petitioned the, Hongkong Government for a revision of rehabilitation allowances. The unions represent a variety of workers, including Government employees, utility workers, chauffeurs, tramway workers, shipyard workers, seamen, ferrymen, postmen and bakers. TheU.P. - 85 words
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Article12 1947-03-05 5 Sales of Victory Saving Certificates up to February 26 amounted to $394,606.12 words
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Article114 1947-03-05 5 Reuter. COLOMBO. Mar. 4—A notice of motion was given in the State Council today by J. R. Jayawardene urging the Ceylon Government to take steps in consultation with the Government of India to secure from the British Government original caskets in which the bones ofReuter. - 114 words
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Article69 1947-03-05 5 Reuter. ADELAIDE, Mar. 4.—Police investigations of an Adelaide undertaker's premises which yesterday disclosed bodies or eight babies wrapped in newspapers or cardboard boxes today uncovered yet another bringing the total to nine. They include a set of twins. The undertaker has been detained. Frenzied parents have stormeaReuter. - 69 words
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Advertisement25 1947-03-05 5 Sole Agents: JJ CHELLARAM& SONS( Winchester House Singapore. Stockists: NAINA MOHAMED SONS, 1 Raffles Place P. A MOHAMED SULTAN CO. 306—308, North Bridge Road, Singapore.25 words
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125 1947-03-05 6 TRIBUNE FINANCIAL SECTION Interest in the local market was again centred in industrials with Fraser Neaves around $3.75, Hammers $43, H'kong Banks £l&3 c* div.. Gammons $5.35, Breweries $225, Collieries $2.42], McAlisters $23., Baffles Hotels $2.57}, Steamships $23 Unions 53.72',. Wearnes and Uniteers $13*.125 words
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Article79 1947-03-05 6 There was a little more briskness» shown in th? local rubber »arket yesterday, and. while prices did not Improve above > yesterday, sellers were more s willing to meet the market and a fair amount of business passed. There is still a good inquiry for prompt and79 words
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Article48 1947-03-05 6 The S.Q.C.R.A's rubber prices at noon yesterday were:— Buyers. Sellers, cts. per cts. per lb. lb. No. 1 R.S.S. spot, loose 41J 42 No. 1 R.S.S. F.o.b. in bales Mar. 4£' 43* No. 2 42* 52| No. 3 4l| 41| Tops of market: —Quiet after steady.48 words
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Article216 1947-03-05 6 Reuter. LONDON, Mar. 3.—Firm con-d/cion-s prevailed in most seciions for the greater part of the aay, but in closing dealings with some contraction in the volume of business sume slight reaction occuijed. Possible exception was provid ed by Argentine railway prior Ci.-a' gp issues where active conditio2isReuter. - 216 words
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Article328 1947-03-05 6 prices quoted below are per picul weight except where otherwise stated. Foodstuffs:—Yesterday's quotations were "Meehoon"; Kedah $187*; Siam No. 1 $80; Rangoon $70. Rice: Siam No. 1 $100; No. 2 $97; Rangoon $67. J Crlutinuous rice: Siam No. 1 $75; Rangoon $43. flock sugar:—sB7 j "Ouhi328 words
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175 1947-03-05 6 S'hai Arrest U.P. SHANGHAI. Mar. 4.-Garri>on headquarter* announced today the arrest of Fredrick Mysberg. de-cubed as a Danish ciaizen, on cha.gc- of manipulation in the gold and Dank notes market. Officers raided L he premise? of .i prominent American brokerage j fi m. Sw-n Culbertson andU.P. - 175 words
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88 1947-03-05 6 Reuter. CALCUTTA. Ma:, 3.—Threefading Stock Exchange-. Calcutta, Bombay and Madras, are ck»ing indefinitely as a protest again-* the 1947 to 1948 BuclgK proposal fqr a 25 per cent tax on bu-diu-s profLs exceeding 47.500 and increased -upei-tax At dawn tomorrow, busrne-s--men rep. csen JngReuter. - 88 words
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589 1947-03-05 6 (Tribune Staff Reporter) IPOH, Mar. 4.—Four important points were covered I m today's hearing by the Arbitration Board inquiring into the dispute between the management and the employees' union which is being held in Ipoh Town Ks,ll under the chairmanship of Mr. J. fcewar.589 words
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Advertisement157 1947-03-05 6 (Tel: S281) A Bedtitne Story 2300 YEARS AGO When Love was Fiinf VAST, EXOTIC SPECTACLE! Watte*- Waftse*'s tvibnte fa that sly feeiffig! fWERIE fflt&R TBRHAJi lff'-# GOMEZ GALE steSGAASD gjtf ERNEST.TRJtX ""^i/vORb£■ t)0 lib! hi jg g^^j tDelarai's history-making milk bath; Lavish orgies in a pagan palace: The TORTURE of157 words
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Advertisement157 1947-03-05 6 The Grandest Comedy I n v 1 low AND IT'S AT THErgj— Opens TODAY J^S^fe 4 Shows: 1.20—4— warnir Bros; hapncst Hr with JIMMY DURANTE- RiCKARD TRAVIS Bill HE BtWKE tF«MAU) GAK3 Directed by WttllAM KEI6HLEY 5 f,om th. stog. woy b y «O. S. KAUFMAN end MOSS HART f157 words
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806 1947-03-05 7 He' A Mystery In The Square Ring U.P. London.—Something weird is going on in the boXmfc world. German fighters reportedly are suffering lasting effects from a paralysing punch that ringside observers can't even see. Such reports are accumulat- jng into a fantasticU.P. - 806 words
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Article62 1947-03-05 7 The team to represent the Jollilads Athletic Uunion in a iriendly soccer match against the H.M.S. Terror on Sunday, Mar. 9. at the Police Training School ground at 5.15 p.m. will be: S. Sithambram. S. Murugasu. K. Thambyrajah. M. Ghani. Mahalingam. M. Sintha. M. L OsAian.62 words
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624 1947-03-05 7 SCFA (1)—PLAYING TEN —GO DOWN FIGHTING TO SRC S.R.C. 2 S.C.F.A. (selection one) 0 Playing with ten men for the greater part of the game, the S.C.F.A. (setection 1) went down fighting to the bitter end in the football league fixture at Jalan Besar yesterday when they lost to the624 words
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Article49 1947-03-05 7 socctit S.C.C. vs. Amateur Athletic Association, Padang, 5.15 p.m. BADMINTON Special committee meeting of the Singapore Badminton Association, at 40-J. Sse Hai Tong Bank building, at 5.30 p.m., Mr. lim Chuan Geok will preside. The meeting will discuss among other things the forthcoming Malayan Badminton Championship Tournament.49 words
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Article274 1947-03-05 7 In the first post-war annual inter-college soccer match, the Raffles College trounced the Medicals by seven goals to one yesterday on the Raffles College ground. All gols were scored before the interval. Feature of the game was the stout and game defence put up by the Medicals274 words
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Article149 1947-03-05 7 Footballers Protest Reuter. London. Mar. 3.-the Engli-h Football Association met in London today and. in addition to the draw for the semi-final of the F.A. Cup, they considered the protests of the Players' Union against the inclusion of foreign amateurs in League teams. Their replyReuter. - 149 words
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140 1947-03-05 7 Reuter. LONDON. Mar. 3.—Neither Germany nor Japan will be invited to the Olympic games in London next year. This was categorically stated by a British Olympic offleial today in these words: There is nothing to add to th? previous statement that neither would beReuter. - 140 words
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Article135 1947-03-05 7 F.A. Cup Soccer Reuter. LONDON, Mar. 4. —A goal by inside right Morris in the first minute of extra time enabled the Second Division club Burn--1 ley to defeat the powerful Mid- olesbrotgh team who are neat the top of the premier division in the Football AssociationReuter. - 135 words
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278 1947-03-05 7 (Our Hockey Reporter) A more representative membership on the managing committee, and the exercise of wider powers by a control board were the main features of the revised rules proposed by Dr. A. A. Sandosham and approved by the Singapore Hockey Association. The revised rules278 words
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Advertisement228 1947-03-05 7 < HO. SPORTS SfTANGMN n v Holding It* -ports O HQ r\ <rjy at 2 P.m. on %h at Tanglin S LE wUI total $600 branch team all ranks, as pt**> Jfc and children. :Vi bp held <omorat 1.30 P.m. 3 Shows I i is k 9 15 p.m tte228 words
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Advertisement299 1947-03-05 7 To-Day: 3.30 <fe 7.30 p.m. Last Chance to see the Beautiful Tamil Picture "RISHYA SRINCAR" Starring:— Vasunclhara Dcvi Ranjan. OPENING TOMORROW 3.15, C 8.30 p.m. Director Jayat Desai's Masterpiece. "LALKAH" A Lively Hindustani Comedy Starring: R AMOLA. I To-Night 6.30 9 p.m. "K!SMAT WALA" j A Super Hindustani Thriller GL08E...-G.WI299 words
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284 1947-03-05 8 (Tribune Staff Reporter) PENANG, Mar. 14.—Couipton Mackenzie, the famous Scottish novelist, believes that the future of India very bright when political parties recover from the 1 present attempt to divide themselves. I Mi. Mackenzie, who arrived he;e \eslevday by the Indian284 words
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Article91 1947-03-05 8 U.P. I r i ROME. Mar. 4.—The Vatican newspaper Osservatoire Romano I announced today that Pope Pius i XII cancelled his weekly audi- r ence on Wednesday as a result Of a slight sprain suffered when I the Pope turned his foot on a stone while walkingU.P. - 91 words
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281 1947-03-05 8 UN Intervention Was An Error —And Failed Indians In South Africa Reuter. GLASGOW, Mar. 4.—The Independent Glasgow JHerald. in its editorial to-day on the problem of Indian settlers in Natal, states they were brought in as indentured labourers some 80 years ago and finding they had better chances in SouthReuter. - 281 words
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204 1947-03-05 8 U.P. ZURICH. Mar. 4.—Barbara Hutton does no.t want publicity with her coming fourtn marriage— and Prince Troubetskoy, the man she plans to marry, is willing to fight about it. That much became obvious today as the couple and two friends retired into secrecy atU.P. - 204 words
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118 1947-03-05 8 Reuter. RANGOON. Mar. 4—Lt. Coi. D. Rees wuiiaims. Member of tne British Parliament who arrived here on Sunday on a mission, will visit the Shan states during the weekend ?.nd tour other parts of the buima frontier region* for pielhninary investigation- regarding the associationReuter. - 118 words
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74 1947-03-05 8 Reuter. CANBERRA, Mar. 4. Mr. Joseph Chifley, Australian Prtjne Minister, announced today that the Australian Parliamentary Labour Party had approved the Cabinet's recommendation that Australia should make a gift of £25,000.000 Australian currency to Britain as a contribution towards war costs to Britain in andReuter. - 74 words
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Article95 1947-03-05 8 LONDON. Mar. 4.—lt is reported in London tonight that Sir Alan Burns, Governor of the Gold Coast, had tendered his resignation after respiting the death sentences on five West Africans who were to have been executed this morning for their part in a ritual murder.95 words
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Article243 1947-03-05 8 Coal Gets Top Priority Reuter. LONDON, Mar. 4. —Questions relating to the arm- ed forces and industry took up a long period of question time in the House of Commons to-day. Replying to a question regara- ing releases in the three ser- i vicesReuter. - 243 words
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Article113 1947-03-05 8 Reuter. New York, Mar. 4 Members t of the United States Cotton exchange in the world, have gone on strike. It was first time any market in New York has been closed by Labour troubles. The financial employees claiming a3O per cent, wage Increase went onReuter. - 113 words
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Article61 1947-03-05 8 Reuter. LONDON. Mar. 4.—Britain reexported £1.900.000 worth of wool and £1.600.000 worth of rubber in January. United Kingdom trade and navigation accounts disclosed today. Re-ports in all totalled £5,100.000. Exports amounted to £91.200.000 and imports £121.400,000. Allowing for the rise in prices the volume of exports isReuter. - 61 words
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Article49 1947-03-05 8 Reuter. PARIS, Mar. 4—Czechoslovakia retained the Swaythling table tennis cup. the men's team event, at the world championships here tonight beating the United Staes in he final by Aye matches to two. Czechoslovakia won the cup in 1939 in Cairo when the competition was last played.—Reuted.Reuter. - 49 words
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163 1947-03-05 8 Reuter. London. Mar. 4.—Air estimates for 1947-48 total £214.000,000— £41.500,000 less than the current year—a White Paper announced today. Terminal" services, pay and allowances during release leave, civilian clothing on demobilisation, completion Oi liquidation of wartime contracts account for £19.500.000 against £80.000,000. In 1947-48Reuter. - 163 words
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Article204 1947-03-05 8 Reuter. LONDON. Mar. 3.-For diallI hig 999 and telling Scotland Yard thai Number 10 Dowing Street was to be blown up, 48- year-old Alfred Gilbert, 1 builder and decorator of Alsen Road, Holloway, wa- at Bow Stree v today fined ten pouds with the optionReuter. - 204 words
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Article28 1947-03-05 8 Mr. S. K. Chettur. Indian Agent, will address the Literary Society of Raffles College, at the College tonight at 8 o'clock, on Is War Inevitable?"28 words
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255 1947-03-05 8 Reuter. LONDON, March 4—Steps to bring the planned economy of states, such as Britain, into line with that of the Soviet Union appears to be one of the chief Communist objectives for the coming year. This, according to here, can be deduced fromReuter. - 255 words
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253 1947-03-05 8 U.P. JERUSALEM, Mar. 4.—A column of r Cars carrying £8,000,000 sterling drove f ro S to Tel Aviv today while guards nervously wT* an attack which did not materially/ The funds went to Tel Aviv's three ian whose cash had become exhausted in yesterri JU.P. - 253 words
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Article126 1947-03-05 8 (Tribune Stall Reparten Rubbei prodnctiua at a three North JJaon estates of Paloh, Bedenak m xong Peng, i- se iuu-ly aflecte! as the resuL of lain i r hese e-t.ue.s going -mcc Las: Saturday. Accuiding to the Hoc Officer, Mr. W.'bb. tbcit I change In126 words
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69 1947-03-05 8 (Tribune ral Stopford who re Unqulshed his duties as Commander-in-Chiei. in oils by Martin P»* Chinese artist, will KJJ the four paintings and WPj graphs winch will*£s tomorrow at j4 Theatre, in the Park. ffl vp The exhibition will led "Brtain T -day. The photograph69 words
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Article28 1947-03-05 8 SHANGHAI -China untitled exports tor 1947 ai ***** long t ii 35 610 in 1946 The United Si per cent, ol the I** the United Kingd cent. A28 words
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Advertisement139 1947-03-05 8 RAFFLES HOTEL TONIGHT—THE BALLROOM WILL BE RESERVED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE ROTARY CLUB DINNER DANCE i 1 Saturday—THE C tILDREN'S AID SOCIETY! DANCE SPECIAL CABARETj 10 TALENTED ARTISTES By Kind permission of THE COMBINED SERVICES ENTERTAINMENT Admission: $2. Entire proceeds to Children's Aid Society. EXTENSION TO I a.m. BOOK EARLY] WORLD'S139 words
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Miscellaneous75 1947-03-05 8 TODAY^ WEATHER —REPORT i Fair And Bright Weather report: for 24 k from noon to-day. ccmnJX the R A.F. Central fX* Station. Air Command FariS Fair with bright throughout. t Win L *ght variable l than 10 knot., falling ca irn? night. Sunrise: 0643 hrs Sunset: 1849 hrs Moonrise: 172575 words
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