Malaya Tribune, 26 May 1948
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Title Section60 1948-05-26 1 The Malaya Tribune RY THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE Larger Sales than any Afternoon Paper in Malaya Printed Simultaneously Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh Penang. Telegrams: "Tribune Spore." Telephone: 5811 (9 lines). FIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1948 PRICE TEN CENTS The MALAYA TRIBUNE London Agents Messrs. Colin Turner Ltd., Talbot60 words
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165 1948-05-26 1 Reuter. IPHIXGTON, Hay S*L— 1,, n ratk Senator Walter Oorgf predicted today that mx t r ear < ongress wW be ask.tl In provide tin anna- „r, Marshall Ptaa enaaprfcdßf; between .sU'OO.OOO,OOO and St;.o<>n,(M>o MM to help rearm European nations uppas jug itssataasassa. liiasliitReuter. - 165 words
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Article254 1948-05-26 1 Reuter. HELSINKI, May 2-5. -Disorders spread in Finwhen the Communist and Socialist he People's Democrat Party put a ire on the Government to force the neni of a Minister of the Interior. which arose from ol t!if Communist Minister Yrjoe Leino ta illegal deportations, was ited byReuter. - 254 words
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Article28 1948-05-26 1 Reuter. May '25. All Jews ny bet wren the age.s I 35 are being regain the Army a Haganah reprvIn Berlin told Reui"r tonight Renter.Reuter. - 28 words
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Article24 1948-05-26 1 Reuter. ALLM. May 25.-The States Consul-General o Palestine and his commufncer were buried a simple reremonv tacan Conveßt < i Ma Maria. Reuter.Reuter. - 24 words
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Article361 1948-05-26 1 The United States, lirst nation to recognise the provisional government of Israel, last night tentatively approved a loan of $90,000,000 to SlOO,OOO.I 000 .0 the new-born state fighting for its life in the j eleventh day of the Arab invasion. This was announced by361 words
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Article103 1948-05-26 1 U.P. CAMBRIDGE. May 25.— Cambridge University newspaper Varsity said today former RAF pilots studying here were being offered up to £200 a month plus "blood money to fly for Arabs and Jews in Palestine. "The netd on both sides is mainly for tochn'cal officers,U.P. - 103 words
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523 1948-05-26 1 10 Per Cent Extra To Employees In Spore NEW COST OF LIVING RECOMMENDATIONS THE long-awaited Report of Ihe Joint Commit tee on Cost of Living Allowances was made public this morning. Main recommendations of the Report are:— 1523 words
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Article138 1948-05-26 1 It is possible that a great 3eal of this increase represents the proceeds of illegal tapping or outright theft this theory derives support from the low prices prevailing for the off.grades which are net calculated to encourage all-out production by smallholders, who harwst the-3 qualities No.138 words
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Article44 1948-05-26 1 Breaking into a house in Victoria Street occupied by a Chinese family, three masked men, believed to be Hokkiens, goc away witii $400 in cash and some valuables. One robber was armed with a levolver, while another cariied a knife.44 words
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Article145 1948-05-26 1 LARNET, Heitfordilure, IViay 25.—The police dragged two severed human feet from the mud of a Dond at Potter's Bar neur here today uncovering one of the grisliest mytu ries in Britain for years. Trie feet had been sawn on hvk above the ankles. Also I145 words
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Article54 1948-05-26 1 Reuter. NEW DELHI, May 25. The tna of Nathuram Vinayak God*, the alleged assassin of Ganihi and Vinayak Damodar SaVirkar, ex-President of the extremist Hindu Mahasabha, and seven others detained in coniection with the murder, is expected to begin on Thursday in tte Red Fort hereReuter. - 54 words
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Article89 1948-05-26 1 Reuter. JERUSALEM, May 25. Arabs in Jerusalem believed tonight that Jewish forces have made their last effort to break j through into the old city t-P j rescue several hundreds oi their comrades trapped by Arab shellfire in the rapidly shrinking pocket of theReuter. - 89 words
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Article38 1948-05-26 1 Saigon, May 25. —Bao Dai, ox-Emperor of Annam. will leave here by plane on June 5 for London. Geneva, and, if i invited by the French Govern- r.ient, Paris, a member of his staff said today.38 words
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Article140 1948-05-26 1 U.P. Btockkolm t May 2.'. A giant Pctrijtc snake, which Hoed ',0 to 50 million years ago, has been discovered in a coal mine on Spitsbergen, Swedish afternoon newspaper Expreemen report* today. The snake, rchich is 'baked' in a rock is lying on its back. The breadthU.P. - 140 words
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Article89 1948-05-26 1 U.P. London. May 2C. Swiss musicians will serenade tc Queen Mother Mary in the garlons of Buckingham Pahtc» today, her 81st birthday. Swiss serenading will be one big break in an otherwise quiet day. apart from the traditional royal luncheon party at tin palace. There willU.P. - 89 words
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Article53 1948-05-26 1 A few hours after a taxi, a brand new Morris, had been passed by the Vehicles Dept., the driver, a Chinese, was involved in an accident opposite the Geylang English School yesterday evening, resulting in serious injury to an Indian pedestrian who was removed to hospital with53 words
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Article66 1948-05-26 1 U.P. NEW YORK, May 25.—Dr. James Yen, founder of the mass education movement in China by means of basic Chinese, was on Monday night awarded by proxy the first East-West Award—a plaque designed by Jo Davidson. The presentation was made by Pearl S. Buck, President ofU.P. - 66 words
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Article51 1948-05-26 1 W. Hammer Co., Ltd. report a profit for 1947 of $204,321. A final dividend of 75 cents per share and a bonus of 50 cents are recommended, carrying forward $73,821. The book value of the assets has been written up by $948,087, which has been carried to Capital51 words
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Article60 1948-05-26 1 Reuter. TEHERAN, May 25.- Fifty post office officials have been arrestafter a package containing 5.000,000 rials (about £38,000) in bank notes, belonging to the British Imperial Bank of Iran, was stolen last vceek from the Teheran post office. The Bank had handed the moneuReuter. - 60 words
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526 1948-05-26 1 (Tribune SUA Reporter) PROPOSALS for higher cost of living allowances made by the Joint Committee on Cost of Living Allowances, made public this morning, "are the minimum which we consider essential to retain and recruit a properly qualified staff," states the Report of the Committee.526 words
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Article82 1948-05-26 1 U.P. London, May 85. Mary Forbes, 18 year old twin, died yesterday from the same viob nt hiccoughs that killed her sister Francis, six weeks ago. Mary became ill with hiccoughs eight days after her twin sister Frances died from on attack of hiccoughs inU.P. - 82 words
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Advertisement78 1948-05-26 1 \.4THI AtUPITU.B2I2I I certain thin^ l/mh; by which a man's social standing is judged. llm/i The cut of his clothes the wine he offers lljlu I t0 his friends the c 'g areltcs he smokes Jul A\\\ To smoke Dc Luxe Virginia cigarettes is lo I JIJII reveal to all78 words
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997 1948-05-26 2 MR G. W. HUSBAND STIRRED THE JOHORE COUNCIL OF STATE AT ITS MEETING YESTERDAY WHEN HE REVEALED THE WIDE RAMIFICATIONS OF RUBBER STEALING. INTIM r DATION AND EXTORTION IN JOHORE AND EXPRESSED HIS DOUBTS AS TO THE BENEFITS OF A FEDERAL SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT.997 words
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Article30 1948-05-26 2 LAKE SUCCESS, May 26.— M. Andrei Gromyko today applied Russia's 24th veto to the proceedings of the Security Council over the issue of Russian interfermce in the affairs of Czechoslovakia.30 words
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Article302 1948-05-26 2 O.H. The Academy Award winner. "A Double Life", is indeed a picture that stands in a class b> itself as a fdm epic. It is incomparable in that it maintains the suspense element right through the story and gives Ronald Colman, another Award winner, yet another opportunityO.H. - 302 words
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Article241 1948-05-26 2 Tho International Emergency Food Committee's allocation of rice for Malaya this year shows an increase of approximately 28 per cent, over last year's quota. The figures are: quota for 1947— 330.000 metric tons; 1948— 425,000 tons. This is exclusive of 43.000 tons of rice fi-om241 words
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Article24 1948-05-26 2 Mr. Oei Eng Soon, an Old Boy of the Sultan Abdul Hamid College, has presented a set of magnificent rugger poles to the College.24 words
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Article64 1948-05-26 2 Reuter. WASHINGTON. May 25:--1 In addition to the ordinary rice allocations, the International Emergency Food Committee today authorised exchanges of 146,900 tons of rice in return for cereals. These exchanges will be made up of 37.500 tons from Pakistan to India, 26,400 from Egypt to India. 43.000 from EgyptReuter. - 64 words
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347 1948-05-26 2 (Tribune Staff Reporter) Glowing tributes were paid to the officers and men of the Royal Air Force by His Excellency. Sir Franklin Gimson. Governor of Singapore, yesterday when he inspected the No. 97 Straits Settlement Squadron at the R.A.F. Tengah. Tho officers and347 words
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Article45 1948-05-26 2 Lt. General Lim Seow Pon of the Chinese National Army arrived in Pcnang on Saturday morning on a short visit. During the Japanese invasion of China, Lt. General Lira was a vice-commander under General Li Tsung-jcn who was fleeted vice-president of the Republic of China.45 words
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Advertisement106 1948-05-26 2 A RAFT of ACTION! A RAFT of THRILLS! GE^ iNTRIGUE^ with JUNE HAVOC and HELENA CARTER 1 STARTS TODAY! 2—4.15—6.30 9.15 p.m. I I CAPITOL PHONE 5159 J tLAST 5 SHOWS! H_l_t.ls-6.30-9.15 I '1 ClfYfOR COHOUEST SENSATION! with JAMES CAGNEi and ANN SHERIDAN TOMORROW! o^TME ANDRtWS SISTERS OPENING TODAY U106 words
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Advertisement152 1948-05-26 2 ROXY OPENING TO-DAY I SHOWS: 6.15 9.15 P.M. GAY COLOURFUL MUSICAL! "LONDON TOWN" IN TECHNICOLOR Featured by SID FIELD with Greta Gynt, Kay Kendall GALS GAGS GALORE with the dance sensation "THE AM STEAD WAY" I■ QIEEXS TODAY 3.00; 6.30; 9.15 P.M. KAY ALDRIDOE in "THE PERILS OF NYOKA" (Chapters152 words
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Advertisement112 1948-05-26 2 Today 3.30, G. 15 m 0 FOR ONE DAY OMv" Noorjehan, and Karam lis "BHAI-i.\V NEXT CHAJfet "NA'MV IHS TODAY 2.45; .-,.4. r >; %2 Second Glorious \\>ek t All Malayan A first class Tamil Picture brought to you with paa expense. "KANNIKA" Tamil Starring N. S. Krishnan, r Mathuram112 words
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Miscellaneous426 1948-05-26 2 ON YOUR RADIO TODAY BLUE NETWORK 12.00 Programme Summary; 6.30 Story telling in CantonMALAY ENGLISH 12 05 Musical Interlude; 12.45 esc; 7.00 Hakka songs; 7.30 News in Malay; 1.00 Close Children's Quarter; 7.45 News rtiVUKAJ»unJW!> I Down; 6.00 Programme Sum- in Mandarin Market Report ivn™ RoHi ■"■■T! 605 Popular Malay426 words
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694 1948-05-26 3 < gmsoraaßn mm taken as a sign of tht p".i>l' mid as a sum that if they stuck obtain uhat they demanded. On account of emamed tMt premises uith intent to cause twai>»d the Fourth Police Magistrate. v. when >>" uuauiuftd the M retrenched Thong694 words
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Article326 1948-05-26 3 At a recent meeting of the Ungapore Teochew Lee Clan lutual Help Society, the foi- ;>wing members were elected a serve the Society's Execu- ive Council for the year 948 President. Lee Song Chua. ice-President. Lee Soo Mok. lon. Gen. Secretary. Lee Choon .Ing. Hon. Asst.326 words
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Article62 1948-05-26 3 Owing to the incidence ol polio, the charity cinema show at the Roxy Theatre on May 30. at which the Film •Anchors Away." was to be screened, has been postponed to June 13 The show is in aid of the £t Joseph's Institution Selene* Laboratory and School62 words
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Article489 1948-05-26 3 NEW ARRIVALS REVIEWED M\ Candle Burns U Both Ends," by Valentine Clemow (Hurst Blackett). il a story of Singapore trot the war an*l of a ritth of peopie who at years and whos< torn were disrupted by th< tgi I in 1942. TV story ig toid by thre»489 words
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Article306 1948-05-26 3 The Commandant. S.V.C.. bjM just completed the verification if 1.010 claims for 1939 tt« .-nd Pacific Stars and the V\ai Medal, including .forms received from U.K. and elsewhere. Personnel who took part in i the operation in Malaya from J December 8. 1941-Feb. 15. 1942 qualify306 words
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Article132 1948-05-26 3 'Tribune Staff Reporter Thirteen Asians who were refused permission to land in Singapore on their arrival b. the Marella last Friday, wi.i be sent back to their country of origin shortly, it was learn, ed yesWrday Mrs. Hui Tong. Australian wife of a Chinese. both132 words
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Article41 1948-05-26 3 The Governor of Nortn Borneo. Mr. E. F Twining, will embark on the Nedcrland Line vessel. Oranje. today for the United Kingdom. Th c Oranje in Singapore today. The Oranje is carrying 800 transit passengers on board41 words
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Article252 1948-05-26 3 Mr. Justice Murray-Aynsley Chief Justice. Singapore, yesterday set aside the conviction and sentence and allowed the appeal of G. Govindoo, one time. runnei of the now defunct Hotel i'Europe. against the conviction and sentence of four months' simple imprisonment imposed on him by the Second252 words
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Article53 1948-05-26 3 Reuter-AAP. DARWIN. North Australia. May 25 Three Sunderland flying boats of a squadron oased at Seletar. Singapore, arrived here tonight on a flight to demonstrate the mobility of British waipUnei They came via Labuan, North Borneo, and will visit Queensland and New South Wales before returingReuter-AAP. - 53 words
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Advertisement148 1948-05-26 3 himmim ill my introduction «ica $6.25 Manual of Dusiness 1.50 *an i is] ,f Cu-Opera-Uai Practice 7.50 -wniic- for Commer- Btl and Busi--4.50 v i »ercial Correspond- Commercial 2 50 p,n Dictio, lA rv of CorI* 1 English 2.50 ntaaina Book Synonyms Aatoayißa 2.10 V. The Secretary's 7.50 «ub and148 words
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Advertisement423 1948-05-26 3 wl*! DkAlsMSB HB^L^JBT^iA^^^1 SITUATIONS WANTED EUROPEAN DESIRES employment. Single. 28. presentable appearance and good education. Willing to travel, rake any position. Apply Box A 1215 M.T. Spore. (F.609i HONEST. 10 years experienced Accountant, aged 30 years, seeking full time or part-time work, good testimonials able to run office. Please contact423 words
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Advertisement685 1948-05-26 3 SITX ATIONS VACANT. WANT. ED charming English i speaking dance hostesses for our new dragon dance hall. Apply nightly at Southern Cabaret after 9 p.m. (F. 620) WANTED Typist. Apply, with qualifications and experience. P.O. Box 751. (F. 610) WANTED Chinese clerk, with experience .n Catering Business, knowledge of Typewriting685 words
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Advertisement500 1948-05-26 3 FOR SALE FOR SALE: Post-wax model Scott Radio 16 tubes with automatic changer in Teak cabinet $900 or nearest offer. Box No A 1216 M.T. Spore. (F.bll) PORTABLE 35 MM enlarger Lens F/3.5 Battery or main. Dustproof negative carrier. Slideholders. Exposermeter for enlarging. All $260. Write to Box Al2lB M.T.500 words
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Advertisement521 1948-05-26 3 TUITION TUITION >n all Subjects for Senior Cambridge, and higher Stds.. by qualified teachers. Further particulars: Apply Box A.1208. M.T., S pore. (D.594L 1948 NOVEMBER L.C.C Beginners Classes: Typing, Shorthand, Bk. Keeping. "Commercial Correspondence. Starting June. English 3 Stages; Classes Morning Evening. Spore Institute of Commerce, 75, Middle Rd. Tel.521 words
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Article944 1948-05-26 4 Mr. Hugh Baillie, President of the United Press in America, lias drawn attention to the brighter outlook in Europe and the growing feeling that the spread of Russian communism is being contained. This is certainly the impression one gains on reading English newspapers and political magazines.944 words
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830 1948-05-26 4 Sir, —The comments on the question of the desirability of State Lotteries as they have appeared in the papers in the Federation and in the Colony of Singapore must have been read with interest by the public. What would be more interesting830 words
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Article553 1948-05-26 4 Sir, With the establisnment of a university in the near future, Malaya enters a new era in its history. Lik? other matters of vital importance, the question of a university is one which needs fud and careful consideration fron< the very beginning. A seemingly minor mistake553 words
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Article106 1948-05-26 4 Sir, Neaily six mom have elapsed since tht- Tm s Salaries Commission issued report, and it seems that C Government is pursuing policy of delaying action regard to the implement*!, of the new scheme. The Government wuuld well, however, to bear in. m.r the following proverb: "You can fool106 words
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Article789 1948-05-26 4 Dr. George Gretton - (By Dr. George Gretton In what in sometimes termed the "silent" revolution now taking place in Britain, chief at- i tention perhaps is focussed on its economic aspects —on the more equitable distribution of wealth and levelling of incomes so that the poor are789 words
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Article46 1948-05-26 4 Reuter. LONDON. May 24. First steps towards a conference ot British Commonwealth Prime Ministers are expected soon. The Governments are known to wish for an early conference, before the King and Queen leave for Australia and New Zealand early next year —Reuter.Reuter. - 46 words
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Advertisement63 1948-05-26 4 Eye Csre consists of mora than just "buying glasses.' Bye comfort and visual efficiency depend primarily upon professional services of a qualified eyesight specialist, C. 6. CHONG, OPT..D. Fully equipped with modern instruments. i FOUND IN AN IHSTANT saves nme SAves money CAN BE FITTED INTO YOUR EXISTING CABINET RWPPB63 words
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Advertisement54 1948-05-26 4 I] Ideal for the Outdoor Man I TOOTALOL Jm/M I for all oi•ral lo >i I Tootal POrCTLAB $1.30 I Tootal STANDARD $L 76 Tootal SPECIAL 77/f? CWfcr VVY/// ffc Curve "VAN HEIiSEN" A 01. LADS fP Available in twin* rOUM 9 1 shapes unit nil til* I j V54 words
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Article1068 1948-05-26 5 "OBSERVER - CONDUCTED By "OBSERVER" as 1 can remempubllc speech making public audiences never used to be a nfftW strong asset of 1 I! Erf 1 out public SPOKE! figures (naturally with a exceptions). It always patience to catch on the platform the wherefores of a l issue.1,068 words
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Article230 1948-05-26 5 Reuter. LONDO N. Field Marshal Earl Wavell, former Viceroy of India, is to be installed as Constable of the Tower of London on June 1 in an elaborate ceremony which dates back nearly 900 years. The office was created by William the Conqueror. Then, it wasReuter. - 230 words
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329 1948-05-26 5 Reuter. BANGKOK—A law scale "purge" in the Siamese Government services is now in full swing, as the result of an official campaign against bribery and corruption. The Government has set up an anti-corruption committee and the Prhn fc Minister, Field Marshal Phibul Songkhram, hasReuter. - 329 words
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Article854 1948-05-26 5 After a farewell party held at the C.R.E. 178 Officers' Mess, Capt. J. T. E. Johnson, R.E., Stores Officer C.R.E. 178 Works left for the United Kingdom on leave. Mr. J. G. Crawford. Director of Co-operation, Federation of Malaya, and Mrs Crawford have gone to Fraser's Hill.854 words
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Article398 1948-05-26 5 U.P. New York. May 24. Mr. Hugh Baillie, President of the United Press yesterday told v radio audience that Europe la "settling down, going back to work, and feeling optimistic." Mr. Baillie, who returned on Thursday fiom two months in Europe, spoke on theU.P. - 398 words
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Article43 1948-05-26 5 U.P. NANKING. May 25 —It was reported that Chefoo, Shantung seaport, was shaken *>y i seven .minute long earthquake at 9.20 a.m. GMT., yesterday. A number of houses collapsed, but no casualties vere reported. Slight tremors were also reported ln Tsingtao.—U.P.U.P. - 43 words
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Article158 1948-05-26 5 Reuter-AAP. SYDNEY. Dr. Walter Moyer, an American dentist, sajd on his arrival in Sydney from the United States that American scientists would have a certain preventive for tooth decay within two or three years. Dr. Moyer, who is to attend a dental conference in Western Australia,Reuter-AAP. - 158 words
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Advertisement205 1948-05-26 5 tl rfcc hrwttntMtmm of the food in the r U weakness, nervou*- MHMMM "'"J a general lowering t. i ittaact to ills the ~i ttit '.t all tint frequently follows i uittri ictcued to as "only DE WITT'S" will rebel. Buy a tin of be Aatacid Pewdei todHy, and get205 words
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308 1948-05-26 6 (Tribune Staff Reporter) THE JOHORE COUNCIL OF £FaT«S. BEFORE COMMENCING ITS PROCEEDING YESTERDAY. PAID RESPECT TO THE MEMORY OF THE LATE SULTAN OF PERAK BY OBSERVING TWO MINUTES' SILENCE. The meeting adopted the report of the Special Committee appointed to advise the Council as to308 words
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Article64 1948-05-26 6 Two more cases of poliomyelitis were reported in Singapore yesterday, bringin a the trttal to RO. Two Chinese children were the latest victhns. Of the 78 cases reported up to and including Tuesday. May, 24, there were 44 Chinese; 19 Europeans; seven Malays; five Indians; two64 words
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Article301 1948-05-26 6 Cpl. Geoffrey Hird. of the Military Police on trial at the Singapore Assize Court on a charge of being found in unlawful possession of 26 rounds of 7.65 MM. ammunition at Gil man Barracks on January 4 last, made his defence yesterday after the trial301 words
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Article53 1948-05-26 6 The wedding of Mr Charles Perera, auditor of the Bright Star Sports Club, and Miss I Muriel Gregory will take place tomorrow. Members of the Sports Club arc invited to attend a reception to be held at No. 20, Spottiswoode Park Road, which commences53 words
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Article192 1948-05-26 6 The staid atmosphere of the Johore State Council was ruffled yesterday when Dr. Ismail bin Abdul Rahman made an attack on the Government on the principle of substitu. ting an alien Muft* for a Johore-born Mufti. He said the Malays were humiliated by this action, and that192 words
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Article106 1948-05-26 6 (Tribune Staff Reporter) A demand for a general increase of wages of the rolling stock workers of the Singapore Traction Company was sent to the Company's General Manager yesterday by the S.T.C. Employees' Union. Mr. Jaswant Singh. Assistant Hon. General Secretary of the S.T.C.E.U., informed the Tribune last106 words
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Article106 1948-05-26 6 A civii suit brought by the Firestone Tyre and Rubber Co. (S.S.) Ltd. against the Singapore Harbour Board claiming damages in the sum of $2,059.70 and interest for breach of contract in respect of a consignment of cargo, was dismissed by Mr. Justice 'Thorogood in the High106 words
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Article39 1948-05-26 6 U.P. MANILA, May 25. The 23.500-ton luxury liner. President Wilson, the latest addition to the American President Lines passenger vessels on the Pacific run, arrived in Manila this morning on its maiden voyage to tlte Far East.—U.P.U.P. - 39 words
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Article24 1948-05-26 6 Mr. Joseph Perdu, Professor of Philosophy, will give a talk on "Philosophy of the Middle East" at the V.M.C.A. on Thursday, at 8.30 p.m.24 words
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Article242 1948-05-26 6 A textile boom is expectable in the next five or six years, dependent upon the effective working of the European Recovery Plan, according to Mr. William C. Planz, vice-president of Neuss, Hesslein and Co.. Incorporated, New York. Mr. Planz, now in Singapore to survey market prospects, said242 words
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Advertisement649 1948-05-26 6 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE SAILINGS FROM U.K. U.S.A. «Tydeus" from U.K. Q. 33 "Adrastns" Due from U.K. and Holland June 3 "Neleus" Due fron U.K. June 10 Sailings for LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW CONTINENTAL PORTS "Achillea" Sails for Amsterdam Liverpool May 29 "Breoonshlre" Sails for Liverpool June649 words
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Advertisement493 1948-05-26 6 Situations Vacant VACANCIES exist in the Government Architect s Branch of the Public Works Dept., Singapore, for two Architectural and one Quantity Surveying apprentices. Full particulars of Educational standard and other requirements can be obtained from the Office of the Government Architect during ordinary office hours. Applications in the applicant493 words
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Advertisement280 1948-05-26 6 HOLLAND EAST ASIA LINE S.S. "ALPHACCA" sailed from Singapore 23rd. May 1948 Penang 24th—27th May 1948 Port Swettenham 28th May— 2nd. June 1948 loading cargo for Aden/Port Said/Genoa/ Marseilles/Antwerp/Rotterdam/Hamburg. For cargo and particlars apply to:— NEDERLAND LINE ROYAL DUTCH MAIL Agents: Holland East Asia Line 41, Robinson Road, Tel. 7125/3443280 words
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Advertisement492 1948-05-26 6 a k. p. M.-Hn WMW REGULAR PASSENGER and FREIGHT SERVICES BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND Tg. Pinang. Dabo, Blinjoe, P.Pinang. Tg. Pandan Rata Cheribon. Semarang, Sourabaia. East-Java Ports aST 1 Padangbaai, Boeleleng. Tambelan, Pemangkat. Koemai, Sampit. Bandjermasin, Belawan-Deli Sabang and Penang. ahan "Wakde" for Pemanghat and Ponti»«*k May "Maetsuycker" For Batavia m492 words
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Article180 1948-05-26 7 liia. Latest addition to M. Van Breukelen'a large string •j Ipoh is a brown English aiding. Little Ned. who Joa( his trainer £1.000 sterile. This horse, who has in «1« times in England for one in one sec o7l l ancl two Inll ,ls. is quite180 words
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Article, Illustration241 1948-05-26 7 TALKING SGCCER... By SPECTA TOR KEDAH, with full points from their first two games, appea»* to be well on trie road to Kuala Lumpur for their second Cup Final. The Nortnern State defeated Penang two-nil on May 1, and last week won by a241 words
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Article102 1948-05-26 7 SOUTHERN SECTOR P.W.L.D. F. «%*PU N. Sembilan 2 2 0 0 5 S 4 R.A.F. 2 1 0 1 12 7 3 Singapore 1 1 0 0 4 1 2 Army-Navy 1 0 0 1 4 4 1 Johore 2 0 2 0 3 7 0102 words
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Article157 1948-05-26 7 On yesterday's game TIGERS made a mistake that very nearly cost them the game: They forget that the Recs never lo.se confidence when in arrears. Jn fact, they arc a toam that plays best only after the opposition has scored. This has been ol/served m practically all their League157 words
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Article215 1948-05-26 7 The Singapore Amateur AthIftic Association will be holding this year's championships on Juiy 16 and 17 at the Singapore Recreation Club's padang. The programme which is made up of seven track events, eight field events and two team events, includes for the first time215 words
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Article, Illustration484 1948-05-26 7 Reuter. LONDON, May 25.—The teams for the Test tria 1 at Birmingham on June 2, 3 and 1 were announced :ooay as foTcws: KT.LAND:—Yard!t\v (captain), W. Edrich, C. Parneh J. HardstafT. L. HuUon, C. Washbrook, D. A. Bedser, T. Evans, D. Wright, and J.Reuter. - 484 words
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456 1948-05-26 7 TIGER SPORTS CLUB 4. S.R.C. 3. AFTER A DISPLAY OF PRETTY FOOTBALL FOR 20 MINUTES. IN WHICH THREE GOALS WERE SCORED. TIGER SPORTS CLUB FELL AWAY BADLY AND WERE ON THE VERGE OF DEFEAT WHEN A LATE GOAL DECIDED THE ISSUE IN THEIR FAVOUR.456 words
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Article349 1948-05-26 7 Although the Royal Engineers, Base Group, collected two points at the expense of the Katong Eurasians by winning three-one in their Second Division fixture at the Geylang Stadium yesterday, they were unimpressive. Supporters and spectators who have watched them in action in their last few League349 words
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Article148 1948-05-26 7 (Tribune Maff Reporter) Chu Chee Seng, Singajtore's yiHtlkeeper with the China Olympic Football Team, is earning the nickname of "the foruetful footballer." For his last visit to Hong Kong unth the other two Malawi" Chinese footballers to join thr Olympic team, he forgot to bring his148 words
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Article55 1948-05-26 7 The following will represent the above team in a friendly football match against the Mansfield XI. tomorrow, the 26th. inst. at the Geylang Stadium at 5.15 p.m. Rfhim. A Rahman. Hamid; Syed Ah. S Mansoor. C. Nicholas; H. Montciro. Husinali, Narayan, Eric Stu Maria. Abubakar. Reserves: Seng Chiang.55 words
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Article59 1948-05-26 7 The following are invited to represent the C.V.M.A (Cathedra! of the Good Shepherd) again't St. Andrew's Boys School on their ground on Thursday at 5 p.m. sharp. P. Lopez, D. Swyny. M. Swyny; R Corderio. F. Pereira. R. de Sllva; J. Danker, A. de Cruz (Capt.). E Stewart, R Oordclro,59 words
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Article109 1948-05-26 7 In a return badminton match olayed last Sunday at their Some court, the Anchor B.P. drew with the Social B.P. 3-3.; Results were as follows (Anchor B.P. players mentioned first): SINGLES: Lim Ong Huat >est Wong Yeok Yeok 15-2. 15-12; Chua Heng Lee beat Tan Chwee Kang 3-15.109 words
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Article47 1948-05-26 7 U.P. BATAVIA. May 25. The Chinese Olympic soccer team arrived today by plane from Singapore where they will play several matches agaimt Chinese and Indonesian team s before proceeding to London. The group consists of 18 players, a cuach and the manager.--U.P.U.P. - 47 words
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Article61 1948-05-26 7 PARIS. May '2 r > The American. Budge Patty, because the first player to enter th« semifinals v. tlie int-i's singles in the French lawn tennis championships which were continued at the St a d c Roland Garros 1. re today when he beat Mai jo Del61 words
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Article123 1948-05-26 8 Reuter. London, May 25. |fr. Harold Wilson, President of the Board of Trade, said today that it was the Government's ambition to allow an increase in the size of British newspapers "as early as lionilWi" certairly in 1949 if that coiild be done without a sacrifice ofReuter. - 123 words
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Article46 1948-05-26 8 TODAY SOCCER S.A.F.A. League, Dir. I C.A. vs. GHQ Snnx'tis, Jiilan Besar Stadium, 5.18 p.m. Dir. Ill—La Salle ,S'.C;. VSL Haikowyu S.C, V M A. Ground. St. Gfurges Road, 5.15 pm. FRIENDLY Geylang Younifsters "A" vs. Mansf if Id XI. Geylang Stadium. 5.15 p.m.46 words
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498 1948-05-26 8 Reuter. LONDON. May 25— An emphatic denial that the British "deliberately introduced chaos* into Palestine before withdrawing when the mandate ended on May 15 was siven in London tonight by Gen. Sir Alar? Cunningham, fcrrv»r High Com- rni>sio»ier th°re. Sir Alan, praising what he calledReuter. - 498 words
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Article89 1948-05-26 8 Reuter. NEW YORK, May 24— II R. Masini. Indian Minister designate to Brazil, stated on his arrival here today, in the lin„?r Mauritania that India plans in the near future to increase her export trade with South America. Masanl who was accompanied by his wife,Reuter. - 89 words
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Article73 1948-05-26 8 Reuter. SANDWICH, Kent, May 25.— H. A. Style of the Royal Calcutta Club and T. K. Anderson of the Royal Colombo Club, were both beaten in the second round of the British amateur golf championships on the Royal St. George's course here today. Style lost to W. O.Reuter. - 73 words
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394 1948-05-26 8 Reuter. (From Vernon Morgan Renter's Sports Editor). LONDON, May 2b Imbued with the burning ambition to iepresent India In in c Olympic soccer tournament in London tnis summer the Maharajah of tne central Indian si ate of Ratlam has come to 3riLun toReuter. - 394 words
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Article48 1948-05-26 8 Reuter. PRAGUE. May 25.—A Bur- i mese Government delegation, j headed by U May. Vice-Presi- dent of the National Planning Office, arrived here from Oslo last night. The delegates are to study industrial and economic problems and discuss possible Czechoslovak industrial supplies to Burma. —Reuter.Reuter. - 48 words
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Article450 1948-05-26 8 FROM PAGE ONE comparisons of pre-war and 1947 prices; since then, the only marked change has been a fall in the price of free-market rice. "We can safely conctuae that apart from housing, which we discuss later, the present cost of living for Europeans is more than double450 words
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314 1948-05-26 8 The Colonial Secretary, Mr. P. A. B. McKerron, characterised the strike threat of the Singapore Rubber Workers' Union as 'a threat calculated to coerce the Government to interfere with the proper administration of justice in the Colony. He made the statement in a reply314 words
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Article155 1948-05-26 8 Reuter. LONDON, May 25. Mr Harold Wilson, President of the Board of Trade, tonight announced concessions in the severe clothes rationing applied in Britain for the last seven years. Everyone is to be given a special bonus of 12 additional clothing coupons. Ties, gloves, and women'sReuter. - 155 words
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504 1948-05-26 8 Reuter. WASHINGTON. May 25.Prominent Indian, Ceylonest and Burmese Communists are included in a "Who's Who" ot the "Upper Five Hundred" of Communism in the Eastern hemisphere published by the House of Representatives For eign Affairs Committee tonight in a 130-page book, defining what it believes to beReuter. - 504 words
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Article137 1948-05-26 8 Reuter. DETROIT, May 25.—About 250.000 employees of General Motors Corporation who won a pay increase here today made trade union history by agreeing to a wage cut if living costs decline. The workers, who had threatened to strike, accepted an 11 cents an hour increase bringing theReuter. - 137 words
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Article72 1948-05-26 8 Reuter. London, May 25.—An Australian built fighter, the CAIS. today exceeded 500 mph. Radio Australia reported. This is the fastest at which a 10 rn.il piston-cngined plane has flown. The CAIS is an orthodox fighter plane c'ojely resembling the American Mi'3tang. It was built asReuter. - 72 words
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Article518 1948-05-26 8 Below are the weights for tht first day of the Perak Turf Club Summer meeting, to i Oe run at Ipoh on Saturday: Horses, Class 1,-81 Furs. King Midas 9.07 Liberty Man 9.02 Double Five 8.09 Game Law 8.08 Ecliptic 8.07 Double Aries 8.04 Courtenay 8.00 Mardi518 words
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Article26 1948-05-26 8 U.P. NANKING, May 25.The Chinese Government Ma, instructed Dr. Wellington Koo to take up the mattei of the Japanese industrial level with the U.S. Government UPU.P. - 26 words
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