Malaya Tribune, 11 April 1947
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Title Section62 1947-04-11 1 The Malaya Tribune B y THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE THE ONLY NATIONAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA Now printed simultaneously in SingaporeKuala Lumpur, Ipoh Penang. Phone Numbers: Editor. 5813 Editorial 5811 Advertising 5812 Circulation Accounts 5815 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 1947 PRICE TEN CENTS. The Malaya Tribune London Agents:—Messrs. Colin Turner62 words
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Article32 1947-04-11 1 <! Reporserj ire lnvt'.siiga- i i tier at the available at rrom .he iajt v.a a Japanese nese has been .i April 9 >ng Pagar vaulted with ribbed of $20032 words
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Article99 1947-04-11 1 U.P. lON] 11 rnirty me a man march t) uacnaa ea r r»day, to see rr r- they ral a at Buchen.ol p. »ecunon exhiBuchenwald rmer Buchencharged with tuage ot tne who died at the t« ntrat: n imp tenaants are 42- I :•■i. iU.P. - 99 words
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Article29 1947-04-11 1 Berks, Apr. 10. Grosvenor, 19. the Captain Robert cousin and ■l the Duke been killed 'red car exercises He reti, o rkS uned a comfe Guards.—29 words
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Article21 1947-04-11 1 UftTJON io —Britain 11 000 tons of oi coke per shipment Dub'in to precut in the eitys21 words
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Article109 1947-04-11 1 Reuter and A.P. Sydney. April 10.—The Aus tralian Federal Government is unlikely to reintroduce compulsory military training because it believes that "large land ar mies will be ou.moced by the development of scientific warfare." says touay's ♦ndependent progressive Morning Herald here. The paper adds: "Evfen if LordReuter and A.P. - 109 words
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Article97 1947-04-11 1 U.P. LONDON. Apr. 10.—Mrs. Edn i Clayton of London was fined .£lOO and .£2O Costa in a Bow Street court for spending more than the permitted 175 whik abroad. After exhausting her permitted funds, thj Crown prusecutor, F. D. Barry .ad. Mrs. Clayton cashed a postU.P. - 97 words
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Article15 1947-04-11 1 Athens, April 10.— Rear-Admiral Rodinov. Soviet Ambassador to Greece, left for Moscow by air today.15 words
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Article, Illustration440 1947-04-11 1 Transfer Of Indian Defence From British Hands To Be Discussed IMPERIAL DEFENCE TALKS TO BE HELD Reuter. Camberley, Surrey, England, Apr. 10.—Some military observers believe that the turning pot: :in Britain's overall defence policy and in togration of Imperial defence will bo achievedReuter. - 440 words
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Article51 1947-04-11 1 U.P. LONDON, Apr. 10,-Viscount Kilcoursie, son and luir of the Earl of Cavan. was married today to Miss Lucy Essex, a former nurse who s y s sllc may return tc her profession parttime. Viscount Kilcoursie before tne war was an automobile salesman in London 9,U.P. - 51 words
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130 1947-04-11 1 Reuter. TRIESTE, Apr. 10.—Maria PasquineJli, Italian school teacher, sentenced to death today for the shooting of Brigadier R. W. de Winton, British Commander of the 13th infantry brigade, in Pola la st February repected the suggestion by the President of the Court that she mightReuter. - 130 words
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139 1947-04-11 1 U.P. PEARL HARBOUR. Apr. 10.— Vice Adm. W. S. Delany of the heavy warcraft division in the Pacitic said that the Navy was working on plans for an ultramodern battleship with topside* designed t<> meet the needs of atomic warfare Delany scoffed at suggestionsU.P. - 139 words
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Article29 1947-04-11 1 Reuter. LONDON. Apr. 10.—All American Dakota aircratf used on the British-European Airways Continental Services are to be replaced by British Vikings by July or August.—Reuter.Reuter. - 29 words
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367 1947-04-11 1 Tornado, Quake Hit America Reuter. WOODWARD. Oklahoma, Apr. 10— A raging tornado winch swept a 100-mile path through rice cattle and wheat country is estimated to have killed 152 persons and injured over 1.000 caused millions of dollars worth of damage. Rescue workersReuter. - 367 words
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109 1947-04-11 1 Reuter. EXETER. Pennsylvania, Apr. 10.—Nine people were killed and nine injured in an anthratic coal mine explosion here today. The police chief here said the explosion was caused by gas. There were 17 men in the shaft when the explosion occurred. This wasReuter. - 109 words
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Article19 1947-04-11 1 ISTANBUL. April 10—Sir David Kelly, the British Ambassador to Turkey, left Ankara by air for London today.19 words
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Article442 1947-04-11 1 Singapore Black Market Raids (Tribune Staff Reporter) Because he was getting married yesterday, a Chinese coffee-shop keeper was not taken into custody by Singapore Food Officers when they made their raids. Instead, the officers accepted his coffee licence, as an assurance of his presence in442 words
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Article60 1947-04-11 1 BERLIN. Apr. 10.-Upwards of 1.5C0 persons were seized by tne four-power security forces and 5.000 German police today and last nig lit, in a manhunt whicn reached almost every nook and corner of the city. American officials said more than 500 were arrested in the American sector60 words
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Obituary26 1947-04-11 2 MR KONG ING MENG tha ks all relatives and friends who attended the funeral of his mother, sent wreaths, letters of condolences, and rendered assistance.26 words
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194 1947-04-11 2 Reuter. C I M B A T X B. Food enough to feed fifty million people for a year is eaten away annually by insects in ■he grain stores of India, according to an official computation disclosed by Mr. H. S. Pruthi,Reuter. - 194 words
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Article123 1947-04-11 2 Reuter. LuCKNOW.— A Lucknuw man s suggested this "provisional" I i for the new India: A white I ith i i stripes at Itu Up and the Dottom in deep blue, yellow and red, the "three primary colours of the spectrum." and, in th eReuter. - 123 words
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Article138 1947-04-11 2 Reuter. NBW DELHI,—A complaint that -as no conveyance arrangements were made for the return journey of the poets i'« caused great hardship and inconvenience to them" was made in the correspondence columns of the press here after All India Radio had arranged for a special programme featuringReuter. - 138 words
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218 1947-04-11 2 For ten years Sim Kah ChWee was the superintendent of tile Ton* Efihee Kok Funeral Association and in his care was entrusted $5,000 worth of funeral requisites of the association. When Singapore fell into the hands of the Japs in 1942 £.m still had the218 words
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Article109 1947-04-11 2 Reuter. Milan. Apr. 10.—Five-thou-sand people invaded Government offices in Turin, manhandled the prefect, smashed windows, destroyed files and tossed documents out into the street, it was reported here today. The demonstration. which occurred yesterday, lasted for nine hours. Those taking part were formei partisans, ex-servicemenReuter. - 109 words
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Article45 1947-04-11 2 U.P. TURIN Italy. Apr. 9—A riot of several thousand ex-prisoners of war, partisans and veterans broke out late today ma tney invaded the loc prefecture building after a fight .v.th ru police. They were pro:..-ting agains; the delay in paving work indemnities. -U.P.U.P. - 45 words
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Article113 1947-04-11 2 Reuter. Constance. April 9.—Two leader, of what is called the "Nazi Intellectual Fifth Column" in Switzerland, Dr. Karl Rothe Forker. secretary-general of the European Au;hors Society", and Dr. George Boe-e, editor of the 'Adler,' a periodical published by the Nazi Air Ministry—have 'oeen arretted here. 3- thReuter. - 113 words
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92 1947-04-11 2 Reuter. MUNICH. Apr. 9—A 28-year-old German blonde, accused of acting as an inter-zonal courier for four former high-rang-;ng Nazi SA. (Brownshirt) oftieer- charged with leading the biggest vet Nazi underground movement, told tho United States military Government court here today that she carried messagesReuter. - 92 words
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Advertisement573 1947-04-11 2 SITUATIONS VACANT Required! for Co-operative •s ere to be inaugurated on island in the Rhio Archipelago commencing Miy, 1947, the services of a respectable Malayan capable of taking entire charse Eng 'is.: and knowledge cf retail provision trade essential. Commencing salary $80 per mo:th plus percentage cf gross takings. Free573 words
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Advertisement356 1947-04-11 2 EDUCATION MERCANTILE INSTITUTION 209. Queen Street—Phone 2370 MONTHLY sessions begin In Sherthaad, Typewriting, BookI Keeping first week. MAI HEMATICS: Elementary. I Additional and Mechanics for j Senior Cambridge and London I Ma tries. CHINESE: Mandarin Classes 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. notices" I SALE BY TENDER: Xo. 17 The Custodian356 words
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Advertisement75 1947-04-11 2 HOLLAND EAST ASIA LINE s.s. "BREDERO" j due Singapore approx. 15th April. from Rotterdam An.werp Genoa Port Said enroir c for Mania'Hongkong Shanghai Consignees are requested to apply for Delivery Orders to: NEDERLAND LINE Royal Dutch Mail 41, Robinson Road TEL. 7128 i Prof. H. D. MIRZA World Famous Palmist75 words
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Advertisement219 1947-04-11 2 JUST RECEIVED Shipping and Transport Code Appendix 8120.00 Kellv Walsh Ltd. Booksellers Stationers Raffles Place. Singapore. ISTHMIAN S.S. CO. (Incorporated with Limited Liability m O.S A.I To U.S. ATLANTIC ft GULF FORTS LOXOVrew VICTORY LOADING P. SWETTENHAM BUCYRUS VICTORY DUE SINGAPORE Apr 12 SAILS Apr. 21 WINTHROP L MARVIN DUE219 words
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Advertisement480 1947-04-11 2 SHIPPING MANSFIELD CO rnTl (Inccrxra ci In 8 BLUE FUNNEL LINE AnUlochua frcm U.K. For Ho gk I Shansi r.ue I 'rom V K. O4 j Meion D:ie From U.K. I Aireus sais for Genoa, Man Liverpool Glasgow Lycaon due from U.S.A Theseus sd.ll for Liverpool Mel.-i.mpus Due From U.S.A.480 words
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Article15 1947-04-11 3 •rice ol P r< >' v B «fl < .'iits ibeaeeaU15 words
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Article42 1947-04-11 3 t Indian photob en arranged Park by the India Im.>rma- laya and will SJ about a might ph deal with otitic DeveloD- Hvdro-Elec-ScScD irrigation Project, A-.-r i' r th« exhibition ball visit rs to the New f rid Park.42 words
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473 1947-04-11 3 (From Our Own Reporter) Kuala Lumpur, April 10.—The three Chinese members 01 :n. Union Advisory Council present—Messrs. Ong Cn ne, Kenjg, Tan Cheng Leng and Dr. (Miss) H. M. Soo —Stlppoi-ted, at a special meeting of the Council to-day, fctoc m-iionty report by Colonel H.473 words
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Article27 1947-04-11 3 Th recent election *ot offic bearers for the War Department ciwnan btaff Association was for the interim period pending election at a genera; meeting.27 words
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251 1947-04-11 3 recei newspaper statement that ali three Senrices planned to be completely out of civilian premises by \h c end of the year is incorrtet writes a military observer. The services are continually planning to be out of all requis:t:oned property as soon251 words
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116 1947-04-11 3 A Memorial Service was held at Bidadari Cemetery yesterday to commemorate the late Dr. J.H. Bowver, Chief Medical Offi cer at Changi Camp during the occupation. Dr. Bowyer whom many will remember for the se'fless and untiring work he did among sick interness of116 words
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Article105 1947-04-11 3 Appearing in the dock of the Fourth Police Court yesterday, with the mark of the rope still visible on his throat, a young Indian. K. S. Mani pleaded guilty to having attempted to take his life by hanging in the o.Tice ol the 223 8.0.D.. Alexandra Road105 words
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57 1947-04-11 3 V H a -:5-year-old Chi- x... created a nuisance .tk and b< having in a fcnerrj manner in the SinBfffe Third Police Court on ftjr. 9 was charged before the I M M -istrate yesterday, aft and ordered •It tent to .t mental hospital Irdnrrvation.57 words
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Article174 1947-04-11 3 Pleading guilty to theft of a Hercules bicycle at St. Andrews School on December 5 last, a Chinese youth, Chia Van Beag, was sentenced to four years' rigorous imprisonment by Mr. Justice T.A. Brown at the Assize Court yesterday. The bicycle belonged to one174 words
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70 1947-04-11 3 Sir Franklin Gimson has sent the following message of conc'olence to Lady Clementi: "At a meeting of the Singanore Advisory 'Council today members requested me to carry to you on their behalf and on behalf of the people of Singapore, an expression of their deep70 words
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Article46 1947-04-11 3 U.P. BATAVIA. April 10. Premier Sharir arrived here late this afternoon from Singapore by an Indian airlines airplane. He said mat it was possible *.hat he would leave for Jogjakarta soon and it is expected mat discussions between delegations will be resumed €,trfy.—U.P. - 46 words
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385 1947-04-11 3 (Tribune Staff Reporter) Under the new political set-up in Indonesia, the Chinese there have to decide now on the citizenship question. Dr. Sutan Sharir, at a Press conference at the airport yesterday afternoon, said that the Chinese must (i< aide to bo either citizens 6i Indonesian385 words
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160 1947-04-11 3 In a surprise check-up by a pcrty of police of the Singapore Harbour Board, three Indian labourers were arrested and a roll of cloth, two bottles of liquor and five gunny sacks filled wiih clcth were recovered at 9.15 p.m. on Feb. 28. This160 words
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529 1947-04-11 3 JOBLING INQUIRY Pi ices of foodstuffs and textiles have generally dropped in Singapore since October last year, stated IVlr. John Hamer, Controller of Supplies and Food Controller, Singapore, at the continued inquiry into the S.T.C. strike yesterday before Mr. Justice Jobling. The price u-ts he submitted529 words
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273 1947-04-11 3 In sentencing a British Serviceman to nve years rigorcu> imprisonment at tne Assis Coort yesteraay on three charge, of unlawful possesion oi firearms and ammunition, Mr Justice Brown said that idistressed him to find a man of accuseds po»nion involved in such an273 words
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252 1947-04-11 3 Reuter. BUENOS AIRES —The 'fight for freedom waged in the past three or four years in Argentina* academic world has been mark ed by the sacking of over two thousand professors in universities and colleges. Over half the personnel of the country's leading educational institutionsReuter. - 252 words
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204 1947-04-11 3 An appeal for funds for the Young Men's Christian Association is being made to members in a circular issued by Mr. R. Lyne. General Secretary of the Association. Additional income needed for rehabilitation work this year is estimated at 575.000. Projects now In view204 words
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Advertisement113 1947-04-11 3 dependent y: Ensure BROOKLAX chocolate Obtainable everywhere. SELLING I *J El AIRING sea ction oi Wwnowi PIANOS in stock. *48G HWA PIANO CO S i gapore. Ar TIME > Rec, uirementj ,v SAWMILL CO. Bti'-is. Phone 6325. ill varieties n TIMBER jjfl delivery SKIN CREAM ti< ream contain- fl)j| revitalising113 words
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Advertisement51 1947-04-11 3 IPOH Tele: 106 FOR SPORE Tele: 2287 Red Grey Vulcanized Hard Fibre Sizes 1/64 to thick. ASK BELTING ASBESTOS CO., LIMITED IPOH SINGAPORE. M &E. NATHAN 10 Watts Output 25 29, Orchard Rd. Prinp t /Phone—4o73 r W«/ ARRIVING ON 12th APRIL! USAEnquiries to:— PARAMOUNT TRADERS j 95, Cross Street51 words
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Article577 1947-04-11 4 It augurs ill for the sue- cess of the very large schemes now in hand by Government for developing primary, middle and higher education in Malaya, with the immediate objective of overtaking arrears of learning occasioned by the occupation and the ultimate purpose of creating sufficient local aspirants577 words
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Article907 1947-04-11 4 R.D.B. Mitchell - by R.D.B. Mitchell Trade Information Officer, i Malaya ■BS" In the first financial year after the liberation, Australia's trade with Malaya jumped 340% from the comparatively small pre-war figure of £2 millions annually to £6 millions. There is cause for satisfaction in this if you consider907 words
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221 1947-04-11 4 Letters Editor Sir.—Women of today want to compete with men on equal terms and yet still have men regard them as adorable darlings. They want to queue up for the same job as men and yet still have men regard them as sweet221 words
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Article271 1947-04-11 4 Sir, —I shall be much obliged if you will be good enough to publish the following in the People's Postbag column of The Malaya Tribune. I am an employee of a big Briti>h company in Singapore where there is much colour discrimination between the European and local staff.271 words
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Article165 1947-04-11 4 Sir.—Reference your Peoples Postbag the other day. I very much appreciate the statement Of 'Householder'* who seems to know the real difficulties of the population of Tiong Bahru and the neighbouring Kampongs. One of my friends approached Singapore Improvement Trust and tiie Municipal Health Officer to obtain165 words
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Article113 1947-04-11 4 Sir.—The news that only two out of the seven Jap war criminals are sentenced to be hanged and the remaining five to life imprisonment is received with disappointment. They are accused of the massacre of five: thousand innocent Chines 0 shortly after the fall of Singapore, in 1912.113 words
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Article142 1947-04-11 4 NEW DELHI.—To speed up and facilitate the framing of th*> Indian constitution before June. 1948 —when the British Government has announced its intention to hand over power to responsible Indian hands—the constitutional adviser of the Indian Constituent Assembly has circulated an elaborate questionnaire among members of the142 words
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Article80 1947-04-11 4 Australian an- cultural par-menu- 1 of&cers ueaftfcki farmers of methods of tRfr me it for complaint uno£ c&t+le known as "photo-se■ K is freqneit in cattle tfi patches of white hair, such as AvrshiiTs and Pnesuo, od eau-es of iie sk: under the patches. It is gmbJ80 words
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Advertisement15 1947-04-11 4 Mac ham Tadi! TIME I FOR A TICER j STRENCTH Look for the Tiger Label15 words
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Miscellaneous36 1947-04-11 4 STRANGE FAS" IT» SEEMS R r r±l f ATTENTION. 0 \vife MBN f "J&SSV I^ S^ MOT^£RHOnnf IN YOUR: i iB^RCU8^v.tG^ I HOME/, 18 OUNCES ANDSSt^ \£xp/sojr,oe I U r RlNG HlBE^NATl^ f ;*W|THEII? MOTHER ryi^36 words
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87 1947-04-11 5 v I !i(i<t the chairmani p tfi r. H. Sf— t, a llff tin ol the Singapore i Peace was held t() us with Captain proajm, Inspector of Pri- -in. ipore, 'he fori id ;i eeMmission n pi risea reform. Iftei discussion, the jasln87 words
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81 1947-04-11 5 10.000-ton flagship of Admiral o British Pacific .lis from Hong xpected to arrive t Naval Base for on April 16. B fa called at Singa- November last brought Admiral Hi visit I to meet two cruisers then ceded to Hongkong. Fiji class cruiser81 words
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83 1947-04-11 5 truin (Mir Own Reporter) A LUMPUR, April 10 ran Union ;Govern- s to consider the reorgaa Labour Departnes which will be ;ate to the wider tfhich it has to perthe Government's Rioting the formade unions and macconciliation labour oid etteetive cowratiori between the interests83 words
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Article434 1947-04-11 5 MALAYAN GAOLS OVERCROWDED (From Our Own Reporter) :j T'nt re lias been a certain amount of critii.vauoncy with which gaol breaks have :g since the liberation. however, show that in 1946, 19 prisoners scape but ;14 weTe recaptured and »30 .1 ih Malayan Union there434 words
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Article150 1947-04-11 5 (Our Own er; IPOH.-—The local police are conducting intensive :ave.-tiga-tion into the mysterious shooting of a 43-year-old Chinese merchant near h home on the Manong Road. According to (information available, the man was cycling home from Kuala Kang-ar in the afternoon, when about 300 yards150 words
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Article142 1947-04-11 5 Ipoh, April 10.— Theit the establishment of a University lor Malaya was imperative for the betterment and advancement ot the new educational policy was the general opinion gathered b,the members of the Education Commission from local educationists and leading community representatives who discussed this question with142 words
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217 1947-04-11 5 Reuter. HONGKONG—Servicemen in Hongkong, both commissioned and non-commissioned ranks, will not have to bear the brunt of excise duty when it is imposed on NAAFT supplies, thanks to the efforts on their behalf by the General Officer Commanding, MajorGeneral George Erskine. TheReuter. - 217 words
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Article29 1947-04-11 5 COPENHAGEN, Apr. B.—lt was officially announced here today that while King Christian of Denmark is recuperathig after his recent illness. Crown Prince Frederick will act as regent.29 words
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Article78 1947-04-11 5 A middle-aged Chinesse woman, Hoon Ah Moi, who cut a pathetic figure in the dock of the Fourth Magistrate's Court on April 8 when as a suspected leper she was charged with theft of coal from the compound of the Railway Station, was yesterday ordered78 words
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90 1947-04-11 5 ASIAN RELATIONS CONFERENCE MEETS IN DELHI Over SM delegates from 33 countries of the far-flung continent of Asia met together in the historic canital of India in the first Asian Relations Conference of history. This Conference has generated unparalleled enthu iasm and this historic experience may we!J stand out "as90 words
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450 1947-04-11 5 KUALA LUMPUR.—Mr. R. C. Gates. M.S.C., in his presidential address to the Pan-Malayan Conference o I Co-operat;ve /Stores Societies Executives at the Victoria Institution, said: "In this troubled world of our> tin re are the most fierce connoting Ideologies. '•There that of capitalism which claims that450 words
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70 1947-04-11 5 Reuter. Colombo, Apr. 10. Dr. William Clyde, Food Adviser to Lord Killearn, Britain's Special Commissioner in South-East Asia, arrived here today on his Way to the International Emergency Food Council meeting at Washington on Apr. 25 to urge increased food allocations for South-East Asia.Reuter. - 70 words
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Article78 1947-04-11 5 Shanghai, Apr. 10. Forty hours after first being summoned, firemen were this afternoon still dampening down the smoking ruins of several godowns in the Hoigkew riversice area gutted by Shanghai's most disastrous fire since the end of the war. Fire brigade officials this morning estimated the losses78 words
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Article157 1947-04-11 5 (From Our Own Reporter.) MALACCA. April 10.—Careful investigations by Inspector C. M. Sundraraj and Detective Chong Lim Seng have resulted in the arrest of seven Chinese, five of whom are alleged to have participated in an alleged gang robbery on March 23. One of the ethers,157 words
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Article119 1947-04-11 5 (Our Own Repzr.er) PENANG.—Two Chinese. Tan Ah Kow and Tye Chan, were fined $1.000 each, or three months' rigorous imprisonment, for attempting to export 115 yards of woven piece-;ioods. 12 sarongs, one tin of lilm. 21 dozen tins of shoe polish and a sports bicycle to119 words
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Article128 1947-04-11 5 UP. Manila, April 9.—Frank Wrapper, 25-year-old American Commercial Airline pilot., formerly with the U.S. Army, was arrested last night and charged with rap ing q young Filipino dance hostess in the "Manila Hotel annex.' According to the girl's statement. Whipper spent the evening, drinklnu and dancing withUP. - 128 words
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551 1947-04-11 5 IPOH.—The award has re cently been announced of two D.F.Cs, one 0.8. E. and three Mentions in Despatches to members of 653 Air O.P. Squadron RAJ.. for their services in the Netherlands East Indies. Earlier this year 656 Air O.P. Squadron disDanded and was re-551 words
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Article43 1947-04-11 5 LONDON, Apr. 9.-Unless immediate steps are taken to encourage large-scale planti .g of trees there will be a world timber famine withm the next few years. Viscount Bennett, former Premier of Canaaa. stated today at the annual luncheon of the World Forestry Charter.43 words
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Article113 1947-04-11 5 (From Our Own Reporter) Kuala Lain pur, Apr. 10. Making two raids in (he early hours of tlti morning, ihe Police detained ten persons alter discovering a large quantity of jewellery in a house and hotel in Pudu Koad. The Police believe that this .ietvellery is113 words
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170 1947-04-11 5 A Chinese and an Indian have been held by the police in connection with two big armed daylight coups in Singapore They are. Chong Peng Heng (35) and Ramasamy <22 > who appeared on separate tentative charges before Second Magistrate L. C. Goh. yesterday.170 words
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Advertisement19 1947-04-11 5 REPAIRS HENG CO., PIANO HOUSE; SINGAPORE: 103-105. SELEGIE ROAD. KUALA LUMPUR: 225 BATU ROAD. PENANG: 509. CHULIA STREET. j19 words
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Advertisement51 1947-04-11 5 TRAN'SFOMERS I Illustration shows a 20,000 kVA THE GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., LTD.. OP 1 ENGLAND SINGAPORE: —BATTERY ROAD, Telephonei 5114, 511.,, 01 K>. KUALA LUMPUR, MOUNTBATTEN ROAD, Telephone] I2tl, 4: PENANG 31, BEACH STREET: —Telephone 1153. IPOH TllimtlHU 393. ilduL o/ The General Electric Co., Ltd o/ England S ngapore.51 words
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Article757 1947-04-11 6 The GOVernor-Qeneral in a special statement issued to the Press last night referring to the recent tour which he and the Governor of Sarawak completed last week in the Third Division of Sarawak, draws attention to the statements made recently to local newspapers by757 words
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Article136 1947-04-11 6 Reuter-AAP BATAVIA.—Rubier and copra production in Dutch West Bornej are each unexpected to exceed 20.000 tons this year, compared with an estimated pioauction capacity of ***** tons ior each product, say- the Dutcn Baiav.a newspaper. "Nieuwsgier." In 1346 production did not exceed 10 000 to 20.000Reuter-AAP - 136 words
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Article114 1947-04-11 6 (Tribune Market Corre-pondenU I The rubber market opened slightly easier and nervous aga yesterday morning with buyers still adopting a very cauticua I policy and prices weakened a lurther quarter-cent with large quantities of all grades being transacted. Tne market, after being irregular again clo>ed rather114 words
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352 1947-04-11 6 (Tribune Financial Corr.) The tone of the market in general yesterday was inclined to be easier in all sections. Industrials, however, were not being much affected by the quiet- er conditions prevailing in the rest of the market. Alexandra Brick Ord> could be placed352 words
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134 1947-04-11 6 U.P. Tokio April 9. —A spczeaman ot the Supreme Command Allied Powers today said the first postwar shipmetit> of cotton fabrics to Sweden. Malaya and the Brittsh colonies in Borneo, were scheduled to leave Kobe this week. He said a Swedish ship Tonghai. willU.P. - 134 words
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Article320 1947-04-11 6 Prices quoted below are per picul weight except whert otherwise stated. Foodstuffs:—Yesterday's quotations were "Meehoon": Kedafc $65; Siam No' 1 $85; Indo-China $60. Rice: Siam No. 1 $86; No 2 $82: Rangoon $60. Glutinous rice: Siam No. 1 $75; Rangoon $45. "Gula" Malacca:—Superior quality $42 White sugar:—sloo. Rock320 words
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Article57 1947-04-11 6 Reuter. COLOMBO.-The famous historic town of Kandy nestling among the hills in the Island's entre the headquarters the planters in modem timesis to be re-named "M iha Nuwara". The Kandy Municipal Council has unanimously passed a resolution saying that the town will in future be calledReuter. - 57 words
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Advertisement201 1947-04-11 6 m f i V l.T^vtl !?r2S s} biggest brawl: VAJh yT ■hTTi §1 i7y 11—2—4.15—6.30—9.15 li want: 1. ACTION ROMANCE COME PATHOS Come running pv- WALLACE MARGARET I^B I*l BEERy-O'BRIEN VBpg •§3 BAD Marjorte •I. Carrol NASSH Bfj MIDNIGHT ITAD 7 A M FI ASH I TOMORROW Ij4 J\£« fill201 words
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Advertisement269 1947-04-11 6 T >;??^^ PACKED HOUSES DAILY! ff«*| TO-DAY |k\ A 11 am —2 p.m.—4.15 a 6 30 D m —9 l.Wi m tel AQ4 2. _Qir c on [j777^~~— OUT OF THE IHRILLDvG PAGES OF RUDY STORY starring SABl* Preceded by 2 interesting shortsT j PRES ENT- Of c' MEN ARE269 words
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Article107 1947-04-11 7 i er match mTht Seafertli Pigf*j (h< Royal Welch lobore liihru. the ran li{ wim9 by fought at a the start, and 1 th< Fusiliers goal fallowing in the goalmouth, j ughl bael: and Smith after a m the right immy by Smith •Qp• his lirst goal107 words
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Article83 1947-04-11 7 in a gam.- of cricket played at Nee Boon, the R.A.S.C. Training School Xl defeated the GKQ Echelon SEALF XI, by two ~s. Bingham was the highest scorer for Headquarters, knocking up 19 runs, out of the team's score of 78. Nash took five wickets83 words
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135 1947-04-11 7 Apr. 10.—The Soviet Russian demand expelled from the international amateur n, moved the European wrestling ps which begin in Prague on Friday night. 'as and into the political arena. De!egat< m Russia, whose the lAWF will be :iy morning, told Federal H rial that135 words
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Article66 1947-04-11 7 r r 10 James Brucn British amateur tfnously damagnd while moving v rk h ime ami 1: ror the rest This w:ll be a v Britain a chances r Cup mateii S m th erica at St Andrews Bruen wdi be nd Ws title at Muv66 words
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30 1947-04-11 7 Reuter. X ntucky, April 10. Baroda arriv- >v tor a twofarms in Genii", f ''V interested in American yearlid not specify the was seeking.- -Rev-Reuter. - 30 words
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Article37 1947-04-11 7 U.P. -ial will be held /V' 1 at the Ceylan Hund; R'rt 11 promis es No H a^ H t^ GTON April 9.-The firmed the no- P. Grady as X tea Ambas--10 iiidiu. v.P.U.P. - 37 words
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Article100 1947-04-11 7 Reuter. BURNLEY. Apr. lU.—Amar- I math, tne Indian Test cricketer, signed ov Burnley as a prolessional has written to Tom Riley. Chairman of the directors, stating that he will not be able to fulfil the contract, Riley ha. cabled Amarnatn that it is vital heReuter. - 100 words
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Article47 1947-04-11 7 To Referee BaksiWoodcock Fight U.P. LONDON. Apr. in. The British Boxing Beard of Control ha. nominated an "amateur" referee Andrew Smythe. to officiate at the Baksi-Woodcoek Tight at Barringay arena next Tuesday. Smythe never accept payment for his services. Instead he donates his fees to charity.— U.P.U.P. - 47 words
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Article95 1947-04-11 7 The following will represent the Singapore Clarke Rangers at cricket on Saturday agpinst the Ist Queens' at Selarang Barracks, play to commence at 215 p.m. I. Isa (Capt.); S. M Ally; Yunos Ah; M. Wilson; A. Jansen; H. Shah; M. S Gill: A. A. Omar; H. Rodrigues;95 words
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292 1947-04-11 7 Army Take Full Points From Indians Army 3. Indians 0. The Singapore Amateur Football Association First Division League match, between the Army and the Indian Association, played on the Jalan Besar Padang yesterday, was maried by axi ugly incident during the closing stages of the292 words
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Article126 1947-04-11 7 In a rugby match played at Nee Soon yesterday the Ist Seaforths XV defeated Command Pay Office XV by 20 points to 3. In the first half the Seaforths opened with a try by Hall and a penalty kick by Capt. Newby. After the126 words
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Article174 1947-04-11 7 Reuter. SYDNEY- —The Brisbane Amateur Turf Club will stage another £10,000 sprint race at Doomben this year. Known a 5 the Doomben Ten Thousand, it will be run over seven furlongs less 93 yards on July 5. Last year the B.A.T.C. staged the first £10.000 SprintReuter. - 174 words
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Article34 1947-04-11 7 UNREMBERG, Apr. 8.-Judgment on ex-l'lela lvlarxNal Lr» Nara IvlilcN lormer dlalt Unaer8ecretarv lor accusea ol w.»r erim»'?» re^pons dill l v Na been postponed lint,! l4. u was l .l i ol<«o»allv expeclea toaav.34 words
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93 1947-04-11 7 ReuterAAP. PERTH. April 10. Sidney Bariiv s, bruadcasting before leaving for England, said he had made repeated appeals against light in the Second Test match against England "because we just had to win." Barnes added: "We could have played on, but it wasReuter- AAP. - 93 words
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148 1947-04-11 7 (From Our Own Reporter.) MALACCA. April 10.—The Malacca Rompers, playing in great form, scored a splendid four-nil win against 555 SubArea II on the Banda Hilir ground yesterday. The Rompers, who played with a number of changes in their individual positions, played forceful soccer.148 words
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Article72 1947-04-11 7 The JCSA will nitet the following in friendly soccer matches: sec on April 14. at SCC Ground; CYMA on April 19. at St. Josephs School Institution Ground. Players will be chosen from the following: Goh Teck Phuan, W. Hendroff. P. Ross. Cheng Sui Heng. Low Khoon Hong. A-72 words
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Article60 1947-04-11 7 A friendly badminton match consisting of four singles and three doubles will be played against the Social Badminton Party on Sunday at 3 p.m. at their court. No. 41 Jalan Kembangan. off Changi Road. Players and supporters are r quested to assemble at the Hon. Secretary's residence. No.60 words
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Article28 1947-04-11 7 The Oxford-Cambridge boat I race was one of the main atI tractions in the Gaumont- British newsree] shown at the Pavilion last night.28 words
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534 1947-04-11 7 (From Our Own Reporter.) IPOH, April 10.- Owing to the record number of entries, namely 121, ihe Dest for any meeting Since the liberation, the Ap/il race meeting of the Perak Turf Club has been extended to three days, April 19, 23 and534 words
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Article205 1947-04-11 7 London. April 9. -Football futures ior buturaay: FiKbi ui VISION. Arsenal v. Midaiesoorough. Abiun Villa v. urimsoy lown. hHiteKOurn R. v. Preston iN.E. ±jiacKpjoi v. Si/oke dtytirenuord v. Manchester tj. Deroy co. v. Cnanion. n.vt.'i'Lon v- v^iH'iwoa. riujat r>iuio v. tfolton W. fori&inouui v. bnemeid if. Sunderland205 words
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Article42 1947-04-11 7 Reuter. "B DIVISION Cowdenbeath v. Dumbarton. Dundee U. v. Stenhousemuir. St. Johnstone v Dunfermline. INTERNATIONAL MATCHEngland v. Scotland. (At Wembley). F.A. CUP SEMI-FINAL REPLAY. Barnlev v. Liverpool. (At Maine Road Manchester). SCOTTISH CUP SEMI-FINAL. Arbroath v. Aberdeen. (At Dundee). —Reuter.Reuter. - 42 words
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Article54 1947-04-11 7 The following will represent the combined C.V.M.A. against the Milky Way M.P. in a table tennis match on Sunday, at 7 p.m. at the C.V.M.A.. Queen Street:— Tan Teng Siang. W. HendrofT, Tan Chek Koon, ,T Nalpon. Aii! r STolli Boon, Ang Yong Mui. Louis Lim54 words
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68 1947-04-11 7 Owing to extensive flooding, the Lincolnshire Handicap was run over the round course with the ground resembling a quagmire. The winner. Jockey Treble won at 100-1 in a field of forty six runners. The pietore shows: The scene as the huge field raced round the bend into the straight. The68 words
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Article103 1947-04-11 7 Two Malayan boxing title elimination bouts head the card for to-night's promotion at the New World Arena. Little Loone from Ipoh and Little Bernal. veteran Filipmo, will meet tor the right to take a shot at tne bantamweight title, while Little Abayan will appear in the ring agafn103 words
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Article26 1947-04-11 7 A meeting of the representatives of the Passive Defence Services will be at 5.30 p.m. today at the Volunteers' Headquarters. Beach Road.26 words
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Advertisement25 1947-04-11 7 00 EON r A v A it i: i (NEW WORLD PARK) N D ANCING NIGHTLY 8.30 to 12 p.m. IIOSIiSSKS: KOON S SWINO BAND25 words
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Advertisement108 1947-04-11 7 3.'JO. 6. 8 30 p.m. "Dewan Bahadur" (In Tamn) 7—9.15 cm. RUDYARD Thundering Jungle tfhrilfcr! "JUNGLE BOOK" (In Technicolor) starring sabu "Aloma Of The South Seas" •(In Technicolor)— OPENING TOMORROW "Badman's Territory" CHUNGKING Tanjong Pagar Phone 3327 Today: 1, 3.15, 6 30, 9.00 p.m. "Salute To The Marines" -(IN TECHNICOLOR)108 words
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Miscellaneous58 1947-04-11 7 TIDE TABLE TO-DAY High Water; 1.22 a.m.. 8 ft. 6 in. 2.28 p.m.. 7 ft. 2 in. Low Water: 7.56 a.m.. 7 inches. 7.44 p.m.. 3 ft. 6 in. TO-MORROW High Water: 1.54 a.m.. 8 ft. 3 in. 3.15 p.m.. 6 ft. 5 in. Low Water: 8.35 a.m.. 1 ft.58 words
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161 1947-04-11 8 Reuter-AAP. Batavia.—Java is unlikely to export lanre ,ea supplies* to world marke s cr eve i Australia—its biggest ningle cus omer before 1948 at the earliest. Indonesia'! :ea export was recently described my the British Food Minis er (Mr. Joha Stra chey) heReuter-AAP. - 161 words
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Article64 1947-04-11 8 Reuter. COPENHAGEN, April 10. Tlic C urt Marsha] announce*! t.>--c; y that X :.g Christian's condition was still ff ct( d by fatlgut bat that his strength was tiirKiiig Christian was tak* n ill en Sunday with an affection ol the heart. Yesterday's rep. rtReuter. - 64 words
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Article69 1947-04-11 8 U.P. KYOTO. Apr; l 10.—The Area Proves! Marshal's office has ann onced that United State Army OTicer Second Lt. James fj Cakes was found dead in an. alley behind the Kycto Hotel la c t Saturday evening. The report said that Oakcs had a crushedU.P. - 69 words
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Article47 1947-04-11 8 Reuter. LONDON. Apr 9 -Lord Wavell, former Viceroy of India was enthusiastically cheered tcdav by students of 3aint Andrews University when he received the Honorary Degree ot Doctor ol Literature. Wavell c miled and bowed when students shouted "Speech", bat c id noi address them.—Reuter.Reuter. - 47 words
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Article48 1947-04-11 8 Reuter. LONDON. Apr. B—Hugh Gait sxcll. Parliamentary Secretary t. the Mm? -try of Fuel and Power Interrupted ms Easter vacation to meet a deputation represent ing workers who will be offeree J by the threatened steppag? <: gas supply in DubMn owing t coal shortage. -Reuter.Reuter. - 48 words
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Article30 1947-04-11 8 Reuter. THE HAGUE Apr. 9.—The res'gnat'i .a cl F De Boer Ps m*m ber ol the Netherlands Commis-sion-General in Indonesia wa today officially accented by h '.vai decree.—Reuter.Reuter. - 30 words
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Article26 1947-04-11 8 Reuter. CALCUTTA.—The All India Federation has decided to send a team v. the 194« Olympic gani":s in England, providing tunas are available.- Reuter.Reuter. - 26 words
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575 1947-04-11 8 Hitler Had Direct Channels Into Allied War Councils FRANKFURT, Apr. 10.—Adolf Hitler had direct chanr.e's into secret was councils of Allies, he told his own military high command in March 1944, it was revealed by stenographic minutes of his stair meetings released575 words
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182 1947-04-11 8 U.P. LONDON, April 10. -His reported romance with pretty H llywood actress, a nobleman said today was just a case of puppy love and he indicated his American-born mother might raise the root when she learned William Anthony. 11. Vis- I count Furness. heir toU.P. - 182 words
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24 1947-04-11 8 The <ates of St. Andrew's Cathedral compound will be id to the public from sun-et tonight till -unset tomorrow.24 words
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221 1947-04-11 8 U.P. TOKIO, Apr. 10.—Gen. Jiro Mmami took the stand at the internatlorta 1 military tribunal for the Far East md becarre the first among the 25 major war crimes suspects now in the dock to be called to offer testimony.U.P. - 221 words
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Article148 1947-04-11 8 Reuter. STUTTGART. Apr. 10.—Hjalmar Schacht. Hitler's financial wizard, on trial before the German denazification court here after his acquittal as a major war criminal at Nuremberg last year, declared today: "I was a great opponent of Hitler's ideas." Asked whether he wanted <o see Hi;ierReuter. - 148 words
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109 1947-04-11 8 Reuter. ANTANANARIVO. Apr. 10. French defences at Farafangaii a coastal town 270 miles south i f the capital, Antananarivo and at Tamataw. 150 miles north-east of the capital, boat off attacks by Madagascuns today with considerable losses to the at* ackers, a semi-official French repoReuter. - 109 words
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Article30 1947-04-11 8 The Hague, April 10.-Prof. Posthum and Prof. Johannes Verz'jl hove been reheved of the r nests advisers to the nutch General ta the Netherlands Indies, the Netherlands News Agency learns30 words
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153 1947-04-11 8 Reuter. London. April I'J. No official British comment is available on yesterday's statement by Abdul tjaeir i-a.sha. ligyptian Finance Minister, that a transfer of the British Government's iioldmg ot the ouez Canal snares to Erypt will be suggested by the representatives when negotiations onReuter. - 153 words
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81 1947-04-11 8 U.P. Berlin. April 10.—Ttie German new- agency. Dena. repor ed irom Hanover today thai the first exit visa granted any German for participation in sports abroad granted to former Davis Cup team member Baivn Gottfried yon Cramm. The tall, bond yon Cramm acceptedU.P. - 81 words
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Article80 1947-04-11 8 Reuter. NEW YOFK .April 10 Th. Albanian delegate t night told United Nations Security C UUlCil tl:at his Government refusea to submit tie Corfu Channel disome with Britain— tr mining uf tw i Britisn destroyers with l"ss of 44 lives to the International Court of JusReuter. - 80 words
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Article69 1947-04-11 8 U.P. NEW DLLKT. Apr. 10.Mohatma Qandiii today appealed 1 i British officials and bust les&men t 0 accept :he spim at tiu British governments "quit India" declaration and ssis: the Viceroy. Viscount Mouiitbatt n. in transferrhig power tv India peacefully. Qandhi said that whga the BritishU.P. - 69 words
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Article40 1947-04-11 8 LISBON Apr. 9—Tro>ps from the Engineer Corps today occupied Lisbon's shipyards, hamstrung for over a week by a partial strike of 10.000 workers as government reopened plants it shut down yesterday during a a •'investigation.' 140 words
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Article32 1947-04-11 8 Reuter. LONDON. Apr 10 The clef- chin murder is being reenacted in Hyde Park for a film which has .Te.m Kelt Borar Colleano Jr. and Hugh McDermctt as stars.—Reu'er.Reuter. - 32 words
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229 1947-04-11 8 Reuter. HONG KONG. Friday —The housing: racket in Hongkong dops not stop at houses and flats: even the seteeets and fcorr/ftys of the city's buildings are at a premium. An enterprising Chinese who has a handy gang of "merry man" prepared to takeReuter. - 229 words
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212 1947-04-11 8 Reuter. MOSCOW. Apr. 10,—Andrei puty Foreign Minister, told the rtie f"?? puties today that tne Aihc j were h 7 to small powers W fc i oofc >v irj t :y He was replying to a plea by I Rober t Murphy, Uoited States,Reuter. - 212 words
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Article80 1947-04-11 8 MOSCOW. Apr. 10. The Big Four Foreign Ministers today continued their discussions of Germany's frontiers dealing with the Ruhr. Rhineland and Saar. Georges Bidault. French Fore ig a Minister, made his statemeats on the Ruhr and the Rhineland and was followed by Ernest Bevin, British80 words
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112 1947-04-11 8 Reuter. BEVERLEY HILLS. Apr. 10 Crooner Fr ink Sinati a, who last night surrendered to the Bever! y Hills court on a misdomenour warrant, has been re! as ci on bail while awaiting trial by a jury on May 23. Sinatra surrendered fter aReuter. - 112 words
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Article160 1947-04-11 8 Mrs. T. W. Hinch. 0.8.E.. wife of the principal of the Anglo Chinese School, and one of the best known of Malay.t s social worker*, was the re>'pi en. of a valuable Chinese curio :at n private funccion he'd last n'ght at the residence of Mr160 words
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122 1947-04-11 8 UP. Colombo, April o h. to ruooer Mr G c <t r- ange tec Ions representative fa!***nas communicated the textile author"tiesLfi H Mr ccrea has o, fiSS to and ou jrhat ies of textue< the 8oSnK is ready to export ann »h UDi oiUP. - 122 words
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77 1947-04-11 8 Reuter. Colombo. Apr 10 -The a* vices of the Cevlo l civil serva Mr C E Tilney, have bee:. W to the Malayan Government announces a Goven.mer.: m muniquc. r Mr. iwncv. irho Is a Cc*** of Establishment at the Central Treasury. Colombo,Reuter. - 77 words
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Advertisement72 1947-04-11 8 ACID M STOMACH if Here's REAL Help! ||B This is no tune to go Ifl without yotir proper food for fear of ston-ach upsets. You need strength to tarry on. after-meaLpain ar.d discom-ort;f»jj off food, yiVwiJ! fiud De W'tt »*5 Powder a real help. ft m soothes and protects the72 words
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Miscellaneous112 1947-04-11 8 i TODAY'S WEATHER REPORT to Fair With W isolated Showers vw Singapore weather forecast for 24 hours frcm neon oay ecmpled by the R.A.F ceata rorecas u.g Statioa, At Comm%nd. Far East: Fair this afternoon, with bright periods. Isolated mode rate to heavy showers towircs evening. Fine tonight Fair and112 words
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