Morning Tribune, 28 May 1946
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251 1946-05-28 1 London May 27. Sovi et Foreign Commissar Vyacheslav Molotov, m a statement broadcast by Moscow Radio, declared that Russia could not agree to the calling of the formal 21-nation peace conference until the representatives of the big Four have reached a preliminary agreement251 words
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121 1946-05-28 1 U.K. Exports To Far East Increasing LONDON. May 27. -After a slow *tart the export trade from the U.K. to the Far East has lately been developing; most of the merchandise is hoinit sent to the principal Malayan ports. While there is ample room for a bitf increase, the volumeReuter - 121 words
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480 1946-05-28 1 LONDON. May 27. -Sir Francis Eden Laeey, M.C.C. Secretary between 1838 and 1926. died at Warminster. Wiltshire, yesterday, a^ed 86. Flaas were at half-mast at Lords to-day. Although a batsman of ability and a former captain of Hampshire. Sir Francis will Chiefly be remembered forReuter; A.P. - 480 words
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86 1946-05-28 1 NFTVV YORK. May 27.— The railway strike delayed UNRRA shipments for two days, nrtd UNRRA did not ship I one shipload of coal last week. La I Guarriia, Director General of UNRRA, said on Sunday nijjht. Ho ad'tcd. however, that 12 ships wore waiting nowA.P. - 86 words
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Article52 1946-05-28 1 MINIMUM WAGE SCHEME URGED Mr. C. J. Pyke, Economic Adviser to Singapore and Malayan Union, who held a press conference yesterday, stated that Labour is the principal economic asset m this country and as such he would strongly support any move for the establishment of a national minimum wa#e. Siam52 words
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Article100 1946-05-28 1 BANGKOK, May 27— Tension still gripped the -own along the Mekong River above Nongkai today after a night of sporadic firing across the river border. The government communique from Nongkai on Sunday reported two French raids upon the Siamese town m the early morning. A band ofA.P. - 100 words
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Article, Illustration826 1946-05-28 1 PRAGUE, May 27.— The Communists last night emerged as Czechoslovakia's strongest political party m the nations lirst free election m 11 years. In Prague, the Communists led unexpectedly With about 239,000 Votes. Prague had been viewed by many observers as a National Socialist stronghold. TheA.P. - 826 words
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80 1946-05-28 1 MOSCOW, May 27.— The newspaper Tru<! published a Tass dispatch from Shanghai quoting a war correspondent for the China Weekly Review as saying American tanks and bombers with American-trained crews wero supporting the Kuomintanp Army U Manchuria.- EAREILLY, United Provinces, Way 27. Seven peopleReuter; A.P. - 80 words
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Advertisement28 1946-05-28 1 f At Your Service Again GI AN SINGH Co., 4, Battery Road, Singapore. IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE MERCHANTS OP SILKS, COTTONS, ART SILK, PIECE GOODS, READY MADE GOODS ETC.28 words
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Article605 1946-05-28 2 Futile "Grow More Food" Appeals Why Public Is Unheeding (Tribune Staff Reporter) "Plant food ourselves?" "What for?" Just look at the amount of food m Singapore. Surely that does not spell famine?" These opinions of the Malayan public will explain why the "Grow more food" campaign has failed to meet605 words
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Article54 1946-05-28 2 With i>ffert from June 1, the prices, of locally brewed beer will be reduced to 60 cents per pint bottle and SI.CO per quart bottle, except where beer :s served on the premises m winch case the charge will be 80 c cnts per pint bottle and54 words
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120 1946-05-28 2 Supremo Orders Re-Trial Of Sikh Sergeant SINGAPORE, May 27— A SEAC spokesman today confirmed that Admiral Lord LouU Moun'battn, Supreme Allied Commander. Southeast Asia, has ordered a new trial for Fara Singh. Sikh police sergeant who was sen enced to dea'h in North Borneo for the war-time murder of fiveA.P. - 120 words
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Article60 1946-05-28 2 The following appointments were announced m the Government Gazette of May 24.: Mr. B. J. Jennings as Crown Counsel and Deputy Public Prosecutor. Singapore, Commander C. A. Robinson, D. B. 0., R. N. as Master Attendaant, Singapore. Mr. M. Jamieson as Chief Chemist, Singapore Dr. Jackson as Chemist, Singapore.60 words
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Article196 1946-05-28 2 Policeman Fights For Gangsters shot dead by defectives of i the Investigation Branch before he and three others r were ambushed in a car on Klang Road last nigh'. It is alleged that de- ceased, tvas accompanied L by another pia'n clothes 1 constable. two Chinese gangsters, and an infor.196 words
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425 1946-05-28 2 M.P. Foresees Franch ise In Every Colony (Tribune Correspondent) PENANG, May 27.— "We hope that m course of time m every colony there will be a self-governing parliament or a council with members elected by the people of the country, and all colonies and dominions come to be leagued with425 words
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Article131 1946-05-28 2 Government has already provided financial assistance to help m the rehabilitation of the country, Qerlared Mr. C. J. Pyke, Economic Adviser to the Malayan Union and Singapore, m an interview with the press yesterday. "Government is negotiating advances and financial assistance to r,uite a number of131 words
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Article152 1946-05-28 2 ITlaZk' is appearing for the defence. First Witness, Gopal Kaliappaii, deposed that m 1944 he W«8 Working m thr NaVnl BaSC. He was ■nested m connection with the murder of a Certain S'lthiVellu and taken to Paya Lebar Station. He Was detained hen and then taken152 words
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124 1946-05-28 2 Stanley Rebfnsoi f 4R>, a British soldier, claimed trial whon ho was charged before Mr. Paul Btorr, m the first police court, with causing hurt to Chay Ah Woon, Chinese woman, l>y "firing a steri pun so rashly as to endanger human life or the124 words
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Article106 1946-05-28 2 Rag-And-Bone Man Fined $25 Peh Kirn Hu:it CM), who tlftlf to bf a ratr-nnd-bone mnn, was fined Sl'.*> m default, two weeds' r.i. when hi pi— dtd gptttf before Mr. Paul Storr, m the first police court, to a '■harir*' of fra<lul(Mt [:oss»>ssion of four i»unny sacks of typewrittinc paper.106 words
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Article119 1946-05-28 2 Stole Boots From Dutch Camp CaVfffct with a pair of boots ho had stolen from a tout ill PHrwe B'-r n;<r<l ('amp, a Dutvh camp m Taru'h Merah B<'sji>-, l.im Ah <"her (17) told Mr. Paul Store, first district judj^e that hv had lost all his own clotht-s and wanted119 words
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Advertisement119 1946-05-28 2 BOOKS of TO-DAY Behind the Japanese Mask by Sir Robert Craigto The Wisdom of Gandhi by Roy Walker ••China Looks Forward j by Dr. Sun Fo The Vigil of a Nation by Lin Yutang The Challenge of Red China by Gunther Stein Far East AblaZe p. by Gerald Samson Solution119 words
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139 1946-05-28 3 1 947 Harvest Must Be Greatest To Win War Against Hunger LONDON, May 26.— Unless the 1947 harvest is the biggest m history, the battle against hunger may be lost, declared Sir John Boyd-Orr, Director-General of the United Nations Food a. id Agriculture Organisation and British Member of Parliament, m139 words
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Article152 1946-05-28 3 ESSEN. May 26. Flying squads of armed German police end motorized platoons of troovs have been called m to e.cort all potato trains throuah the "hunger belt" fn the area between Dortmund and the Rhine. Crowds of up to 500 with stones and sometimes fireworks wereReuter - 152 words
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452 1946-05-28 3 A sequel to the lightning: Singapore Harbour Board dockers' strike on Saturday was heard m the Singapore police court yesterday, when D. Jayapathama, aged 28, attached to the RASC EFI, Transit Depot, was charged with causing grievous hurt to a Chinese, Low Kirn Hock,Reuter - 452 words
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Advertisement839 1946-05-28 3 following publication^ unci I tted Irin m and apore Town, n.anru Pree ;wi;.v. rcre. TERMS £)F BUSINESS. A d* posit f.om $10. and statement oJ account rendered with cac:h dv I WEBK1 V P? T T;LTOATIONil .15 cts. per issue. Hobbies Cork W. Exam. Christian Wld. Pulpit Sunday Dispatch Guardian839 words
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328 1946-05-28 4 The Morning Tribune TUESDAY, MAY 28, 1946. Food A bold extension of the ration organisation rwhich already exists to include all essential foodstuffs offers the only escape from the 1 continuance of a flourishing black market. Malaya is pleading with the Washington Boards for food. At the same time Malaya328 words
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Article1358 1946-05-28 4 Musical Knowledge AND THE Sailor British interest m music undoubtedly increased during World War 11. At .the beginning of hostilities there was no musical job m the Services for a com. poser like myself, since I was not sufficiently expert as a performer to join one of 'the bands- Later,1,358 words
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Article485 1946-05-28 4 WORCESTER, May 26—Doctor Winnington-Ingram, former Bishop of London, died at Upton-on -Severn today, aged 88 He was 43 when he was appointed Bishop of London on the personal choice of King Edward VII He retired m 1939 and was one of the most popular andReuter - 485 words
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65 1946-05-28 4 (By An Army Observer) Two sons of the late Bishop of Newcastle, Colonel C. H. D. Wild (still of Singapore), and the Rev. R. D. P. Wild, (of Eton College, Windsor), both of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry* had very similar experiences during65 words
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Advertisement41 1946-05-28 4 Whatever your optical requirement* DAH SIN has exactly what you want plus efficiency and economy. Dah Sin Optical House 325 North Bridge Road, Singapore. Proprietor P. 8. Dzing, CD. Former General Manager ot NAN SIN OPTICAL HOUSE Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.41 words
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73 1946-05-28 5 French Troops Cross S iamese Border One Town Reported Occupied BANGKOK, MAY 26.— FRENCH FORCES THIS MORNING CROSSED THE MEKHONG BORDER AT TWO POINTS, ACCORDING TO SIAMESE GOVERNMENT CIRCLES HERE. The French forces were reported to have occupied 1 Thabo and to be marching towards Nongkai. Siamese police forces m73 words
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Article305 1946-05-28 5 GANDHI'S ADVICE TO INDIANS NEW DELHI, May 27.— Mohandas K. Gand'ii assured Indians on May 26, that the British Cabinet Mission's plan for Indian independence was thj best document the British Government could have Produced m the circumstances." Gandhi advised the Indian people to aCCept its terms without perturbation. Gandhi'sA.P.; Reuter - 305 words
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Article75 1946-05-28 5 LONDON, May 26.— The military tribunal m Wuppertal m the British zone has condemned to death three of 15 former members of "Sonder Knommando Ernst," charged with the murder of eight British prisoners of war, the British News Service m Germany said today. TenReuter - 75 words
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96 1946-05-28 5 Ne Release For Hunger-Striking Prisoners CORK, May 27.— Prime Minister Eamon de Valera told a by-election rally on Saturday night that prisoners "will not be allowed to force their release by hunger strikes." Speaking of "a small group who an challenging the authority of the Government," de Vnlera declared thatA.P. - 96 words
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Article249 1946-05-28 5 NANKING, May 26.— A general clamour for an immediate resumption of the peace talks now that the Nationalists have captured Changchun is voiced by the local press today which suggested a conference of representatives of both sides for the early realisation of peace. This followedReuter; A.P. - 249 words
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Article112 1946-05-28 5 Train Travelling In U.S. Resumes NEW YORK, May 27— The United States railways slowly pulled out of the strike paralysis yesterday as travellers reappeared m the stations which for 48 hours had been virtually deserted. Most of the time-tables approached normal after a night of intense activity on the part112 words
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Article22 1946-05-28 5 Thursday. May 30, i* an American National holiday (Mfmori;il DaY). the U.S. Consulate General will be closed. A. PA.P. - 22 words
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Article75 1946-05-28 5 ALLAHABAD, May 26.— Thirty people are reported today to have been injured m a clash yesterday afternoon between Hindu and Moslem labourers working at the central ordnance depot at Cheoki near here. The disturbances which continued late into the night included four Cases of stabbing.Reuter - 75 words
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Article129 1946-05-28 5 NEW YORK, May 26. The United States will set up a world record for food relief shipments abroad, Mr. Clinton Anderson, Secretary for Agriculture, declared m a nationwide broadcast to-day. Mr. Anderson said: "The r next five weeks will witness the greatest single move- 1 mentReuter - 129 words
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Article189 1946-05-28 5 BAGHDAD, May 26 —The floating of a £5,000,000 20-year nations loan Carrying interest at the rati of four per cent, is announced b\ the Finance Minister. Abdul Wahab Mahmoud. The Minister sai-i: "The money Will be used for agricultural irrigation, roads and railWays development. The country is mReuter; A.P. - 189 words
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Article165 1946-05-28 5 NANKING, May 26.— C hin c s c Government and Communist leaders met for two hours on Saturday j night m an effort to find a peace formula m Man--1 churia, amid optimism that a truce might be reachWhile no final agreement was reached at the165 words
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29 1946-05-28 5 A Chinese woman was knocked down and killed Instantaneously by a mili.ary truck opposite the Katong Catholic Church at about 8 a.m. yesterday.29 words
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Article91 1946-05-28 6 LONDON, May 27.— Marshal Stalin gave a dinner m the Kremlin on Saturday night m honour Of M BolcslaW Bierut, president of the National Council of tlie Polish Republic, Moscow radio reported on V. M. MolotoV, Soviet Foreign commissar, who Was present, hac' earlier held aA.P. - 91 words
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176 1946-05-28 6 Information has been re' from the Colonial Office, L to the effect that arrangem* have been made for Current €st due on Malayan GnveTi.nv Dollar Loans to be paid m as from April 1, 1946, it is tffficiaUy stated. Holders of these loans wli-176 words
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Advertisement170 1946-05-28 6 AiMUSEMEOT jyQTICES -V- Bloodthirsty Invaders whe L <4»t 'Hell* from their •Brothers' of that big, his* co-prosperity Sphere! I "tSIT^ONDI UEUI lIONARD SIRONG V" J I Opening To-day at the CAPITOL I I YOU'LL SEE THE JAPS TREAT I 1 FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS WORSE I THAN ANYTHING IMAGINABLE! ■V IbmESmIW170 words
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Advertisement40 1946-05-28 6 mm«B»««iiiiii;;iiii:iii:miiii!i!»i« Marlborough Last 3 Shows 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Released thru the United Exhibitor* Syndicate: •Laila Majnu* Opening Tomorrow "MINKAL KOIH* J m Tamil is:::::::::t:::::::::::::;;:s::::::::tJ::ttsu i h i on Theatre (Amusement Park, Johore Bahru) TO-NICHT "INTERNATIONAL SQUADRON"40 words
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Advertisement75 1946-05-28 6 CATHAY DPENING TO-DAY 11 a.m. 2_4.30— 7.00 9.30 P.M. Those Two Crazy Mad Men Are Let Loose In A Harem SHOW! rHEYRE WOLVES IN SHEIK'S CLOTHING! It's rhe/r funnitt ytl i^^^ __B b^»^_ iii^VßSl^^Bl b^^b^b^^i^ .ik.-^^_^__^^D^r /Jf_| A^4^^ i^*4^_^j^^H^^B^BVßßHß^B_B^^^BK^a*o^Q^^^B i^Bi _^l |L 4 IKM j i <| T^fl PtCTUtE I75 words
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Article126 1946-05-28 7 International Golf Tourney bIRKDALE. Lancashire. May 26. -Kverythlßf is ready here for ttM opening of the first international golf championship to play m Britain sinre the outbreak Of war. Well over 2ou amatetu ;>i ready foi the start tomorrow of the BriUth Amateur Championship. It is International because the entry126 words
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Article149 1946-05-28 7 LONDON, May 26— The Indian r.ric«ceters this afternoon participated m broadcasting messages to their families m India and are to spend this evening as guests at a reception at Clive House, London. J. L. Guise, former Middlesex amateur crirketer, issued the invitation for the latter function.Reuter - 149 words
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155 1946-05-28 7 SOUTH AFRICAN WINS 1,000 GNS. GOLF MATCH LEEDS. May 26— Golfers, particularly those who remember Britain vanquishing America m the Ryder Cup match on the same course 17 \ears ago have plenty to discuss following the victory of Bobby Locke, y»ung South African, m the Thousand Guineas tournament on MoortownReuter - 155 words
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Article80 1946-05-28 7 INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. May 27— European champion Rudi Caraceola may enter the 500 mile Indianapolis Memorial Day moo r ract even hough he cannot bring his Mercedes racing car from EuropeThe veteran American driver, Joe Thome, who was recently injured m a motorcycle acc dent has offered CaraceolaA.P. - 80 words
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Article68 1946-05-28 7 The following will represent the Chinese Swimming Club m a friendly table tennis match ncainst the V.MC.A. tomorrow at 7.30 at the Tennis Pavilion, Bras Br.sah Road. Singles:— Chan Kwok Ming, WongtoOfi Goon. Loke Seek Cheong. Ler ni; Vat CIX Vk, Chfn Tien Ying. Doubles: Lokc Sock Cheong68 words
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Article52 1946-05-28 7 With the Victory Athletic Meet to ho hold on June 10 fast anpro-.-Vw.)' Indian athletes are training hard at the Jalan Bvsar Stadium every Tv«« d:y and Thuvulay ftt about < o rlort m the evenings. They will hold--Ihoir heats to select reprosrntritivos vn Juno 1152 words
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Article81 1946-05-28 7 At a general meeting of- the Merry time Badminton Party, last Sunday, the following were elected oflice-bearors for the year. President: M. M. Alkiidrc-; vice-presid-in's: L. Edwards Soli Keam Hiap. lion. Secretary: B. C. Mali, asst. Hon. secretary: Gun P<»?i Yew, hon. ptain: George Tan; asst. Hon. sports81 words
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Article190 1946-05-28 7 LONDON, May 27.— Prance defeated Switzerland m the Davis Cup tournament at Montreu on Sunday, Yvcm Petra beat the Swiss player Jost Spitzer m the singles by 6/3. 6/3. and 6/4. At Stockholm Sweden crowned her first singles victory over Ireland when Torsten John defeated theA.P. - 190 words
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Article63 1946-05-28 7 LONDON, May 27 Due to incessant ram overnight, play mi resumed at 12. 30 p.m. today In the match between the lud.an tOUTiftl and the M.C.C. The following are the lunch scores: Indians all out for 438. flmd.rkar c Bartlett b Wyatt. 79; Shindle notReuter - 63 words
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Article288 1946-05-28 7 LONDON, May 26.— India's total r>f 373 Was a Vt ry good effort indeed and I feel sure makes them safe from defeat, Writes Leary Constantine, Reuter I special Cricket Correspondent. The loss of those quick Wickets early on might have rattled many teams, but the IndiansReuter - 288 words
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Article66 1946-05-28 7 BRUSSELS. May 26— Delegates from more than a dozen countries are expected to take part m tht Congress of the Workers Sports International, which opens here today and will continue until next Thursday. There will be delegates from Austria, Belgium, Finland. France. Hungary. Palestine, Poland and Switzerland, andReuter - 66 words
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Article67 1946-05-28 7 M.F.A.'s Successful Outing Tho M. F. A. soccer team had a successful outing m Johore over the v:eek-end. In a game played at Muai usainst combined Muar team they ran out winners by seven, goals to hree. This game was plnyed m aid of the Muar Relief Fund. At Johore67 words
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Article190 1946-05-28 7 Suorial gUMtI a< the V W.C ro tnightly mooting on Thursday .t 5 p.m. at tIM Y.W.CA. Fjrr Canniruj Road will he Sir I Lady I \m ;.nd Mrs Wifo of the Chi:i I I eneral c r Ran H^«- »rU] v bJa visit to Australia. Mcmi und190 words
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Article207 1946-05-28 7 INDONESIA N PRAISE FOR BRITAIN BATAVIA. May 25 Lenders m tlio Indonesian press have made a sharp point of the contrast between Biitain's liberal behaviour m British India and what they trim the "un-i-hanged Attitude" of the Dutch. 'Here the Dutch have a lot to learn from the English, who207 words
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Article397 1946-05-28 7 Was Morrison Right Or Wrong? LONDON, May 26.— Bri- tain has sought information from Washington of the published view of a State Department official that Herbert Morrison erred m his report to the House of Commons on the new American food commitments. A flurry m official circles over the interpretationA.P. - 397 words
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Article118 1946-05-28 7 'I he Government of India have decided that m rases where evacuees have returned to Burma. Malaya, etc. icav'n? their families behind In India assistance may rontinue to h* d to such families In deserving 0I1<« eilM for such perlod m the bread-winner li unable to support the118 words
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5 1946-05-28 8 Empire Defence System Completely Changed5 words
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Article300 1946-05-28 8 I ONDON, May 26.— New ideas of world strategy revolutionising British traditions and lookmgtowards complete reorientation of the Common wealth defence system have taken shape at the Dominion Premiers conference just ended m Lon- a mK ne iead O e d r a ay-thrasheds y -thrashed300 words
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Article1375 1946-05-28 8 Hesitancy of the smaller powers I o join m such discussions hinges >n the unavoidable political ques;ion of "defenre against whom?" The British and Dominion K*acters reply that the Commn'iWealth defence is not direC^-d against any other nation but is the fruit of lessons gained during tbcReuter - 1,375 words
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298 1946-05-28 8 Programme For Historic Ceremo ny Tomorrow Three guards-of-honour formal by the Army, Navy and the Air Force, Will parade tomorrow on the Padang at a rcremoiiy at which the Supreme Allied Commander will present UM <ity of Singapore With a JaDaiKSe gull Captured m Burma and the Union Jack Carrie298 words
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Article66 1946-05-28 8 Jap B la mes His Superiors That he could not be held responsible ior the shortcomings of his superiors who did not supply him with enough medicine and food despite his requests and that a number of officers who .served under him should be held responsible for Iruir actions, individually,66 words
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345 1946-05-28 8 Nurses Lose Clothes At Holiday Camp Holidaying at Labrador Villa, iour nuises. Seng Kiew Ying, Tan Chlng Hai Betty Xavier, and Helen Chan had their clothing and other belongings stolen from them on the night of April 27 but thanks to the vigilant and sleuth— like qualities of a fifth345 words
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152 1946-05-28 8 In a Parliamentary written reply by Mr. Tomlinsou, Minister of Works, provisional estimates for the chief itms (if expenditure on the Victory celebration! on June 8 were given. The following are the estimates: Camps. Expenditure by War Office £30,000: expenditure by Ministry li Works. £5,000. Decorations,152 words