The Straits Times, 3 December 1945
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Title Section17 1945-12-03 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER-ESTABLISHED 1845 FOUR PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1945, PRICE 10 CENTS17 words
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Article453 1945-12-03 1 British Treasury Official On Mission To Washington WASHINGTON, Dec. 2:— Definite success or a complete breakdown of the loan negotiations is expected within several days as a result of the imminent arrival of the Permanent Secretary of the British Treasury, Sir Edward Bridges, fromReuter - 453 words
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Article111 1945-12-03 1 'Missing Man Mystery BATAVIA, Dcc. 2.— A "mi»sing man'* mystery hu dcveIcped from the massacre, at tbe order of the (anatkal Indonaiian "Black Buffalo" Soclety, of the occupants of the Dakota aircraft which crashed in a paddg-field near Batavia. The dismembered bodies o? 20 Indians and four British have nowReuter - 111 words
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Article78 1945-12-03 1 TEHERAN. Dec. 2.— Public tension In Teheran is rlsing In spite of Government assurances that the position is easier. Troop reinforcements are moving into the capital to take up posts. -Mpanwhilp, 100,000 tribesmen are operating between Tabnz and the Iraqi border. The garrlson holding Sariab hasReuter - 78 words
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Article151 1945-12-03 1 NEW YOIIK. Dec. I.— The ISMft market today swung forward nearly half a billion dollars, the main list rising to around ilie best levels since 1930. Utilities hit a new peak for more than 14 years m early dealings, but encountered last minute profit taking that leftReuter - 151 words
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Article46 1945-12-03 1 ROME, Dec. 1. A firing squad today executed Gen. Anton Dostler, former Commander of the German 75th Corps, who was sentenced to death on Oct. 12 by the United States Military Commission on charges of ordering the execution of 15 American soldiers. Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Article134 1945-12-03 1 MARSHALL FORLONDON MOSCOW? WASHINGTON, Dec. I.— Gen. George Marshall, newly-ap-pointed United States Ambassador to China, will have missions to Moscow and London as well as to Chungking, says the influential but unofficial "Army and Navy Journal." "Reports current m army/circles are that Gen. Marshall will have a far more comprehensiveReuter - 134 words
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Article104 1945-12-03 1 WASHINGTON, Dec. LFormer ambassador to China, Major Gen. Patrick J. Hurley, today said that he had requestcd open hearings of any Congreas.'onal investigations made of his charges against the United States State Department. "The American people have the right to the necessary Information to enable themUP - 104 words
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Article475 1945-12-03 1 CHIANG 'S OFFICIALS CAPTURED CHINGWANGTAO, Dec. 1 Chinese Communist rover bands yesterday captured four nationalist Government officials m a daring behind-the-lines swoop into the coalmining town of Haiyang, three miles northwest of Chingwangtao. The town, with a population of 20.000, is the headquarters of a U.S. Marine battalion. The captureUP - 475 words
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149 1945-12-03 1 LONDON, Dec. 1.-Sir Stafford Cripps, President of the Board of Trade., said yesterday that he was "rapidly earning the title of a wicked uncle who seeks to take the clothes off the backs of his own children m order to sell them abroad." Speaking before149 words
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198 1945-12-03 1 Terauchi Pledges Obedience To Supremo SAIGON, Dec. 1.— A special wlsh expressed by Fleld-Marshal Count Terauchl, former Japanese Supreme Commander In southern Asla, to meet the Southeast Asla Supreme Allied Commander, Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten, before the latter left Saigon was granted this morning. The meeting took place on theReuter - 198 words
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Article149 1945-12-03 1 SOVIET ACCUSES BRITAIN U.S. MOSCOW, Dec. I:— The Soviet Navy Commissariat, official organ of the Red Fleet, this afternoon accuses ''reactionary circles" m Britain and the United States of using "the atom bomb, food, industrial materials and, m some cases, even loans" as well as "the international organisation of theReuter - 149 words
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Article96 1945-12-03 1 ISERLOHN, (Qermany) Dec. 2. Brltish Intelligence forces in a nine-hour overnight raid arrested 78 Ruhr mllllonaires and stecl magnates In the blggest single blow aimed at Oermany's rernalnlng war potential. Some were arrested whlle with thelr families in Ruhr manslons, one while at nlght wlth his mistress,UP - 96 words
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Article46 1945-12-03 1 BATAVIA, Dec. I.— The Britbh military police have arrested Phan, the Japanese gestapo chief m Batavia. who was responsible for killing many Europeans and Indonesians, according to the Netherlands news agency. He will probably be tried as a war criminal. Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Article36 1945-12-03 1 COLOMBO. Dec. I.— The two-week-old strike of harbour workers, which at one time threatened to paralyse Colombo's normal life and Ceylon's food supplies ended today with all striking lightermen and foremen resuming work this morning.— Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article44 1945-12-03 1 LONDON, Dee. 2— Britaln i« ratifyinfr the International Labour Organisation recommendations for Improvement of th.i social and economic conditlons among dependeut peoples, it is reported. The IX.O. plan problbits aO raclai, colonr, and reliffioua bars and other dlscrimlnatory practices.— l'.P.44 words
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Article164 1945-12-03 1 Steaks Vs Belles Ballets LONDON, Dec. 1:— Juicy stealcs, bathing belles and an ice-rlnk ballet were all mentioned todaj when, befare the sub-commlttee of the U.N.O. Preparatory Com« mission, a "battle" began amonj 26 citles— 24 in the United Statea and two in Canada— for th« honour of provldlng permanentReuter - 164 words
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Article14 1945-12-03 1 LONDON, Dec. 2.— ln a soccer match yesterday Oxford drew with Cambridge I—l.— Reuter.Reuter - 14 words
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Advertisement49 1945-12-03 1 BANK OF CHINA (incorporated m China by Special Charter) SINGAPORE 'S has pleasure m announcing to its Constituents and members of the public RESUMPTION OF BUSINESS FROM 'O-DAY, 3 DECEMBER 1945 At NO. 12, CECIL BTIIBS TELEPHONE 2803 P. O. BOX 96 CABLE CHUNGKUO Parkcane C. Hwung, Manager. 149 words
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587 1945-12-03 2 The Straits Times Singapore, Monday, Dec. 3, 1945. Cheap Rubber In those happy days when the only war that worried Malaya was a war of words on the subJcct of rubber restriction, the Slraits Times earned the disapproval of a section of the planling industry by lts advocacy of 'cheap587 words
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Article1132 1945-12-03 2 The Story Of The Gallant Three-Star Army By An Army Observer With the disbanding of the M.P.A.J A., there comes to a closc a story of guerilla fighting and organisation comparable to the Maquts in the European theatre of operations. M.PJV.J.A. stands for the "Malaya Peoples AntiJapanese1,132 words
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Letter181 1945-12-03 2 Is there any country In Asia, or Europe, where conditions approxlmate mors nearly to what we style "normallty" than In Malaya? Java? Not Siam? Certaln!y not! Indo-Chlna, Chlna, Japan, Burma, India, Ceylon? The answer Is in the negative. Those countries not ravaged by war are "sold out"181 words
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Letter48 1945-12-03 2 If the authorities will linport ctøarettes for the civiHr.n population from Indo-Chlna and the East 'r.cUes and ration them out In the same way ns rice, 6Ugar and «alt, it will at least check the black market la ciearettes sold tj SCTvlcemen.— "B. M. Victim."48 words
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Letter97 1945-12-03 2 Four letters have been recelved crnnmcnting on "Footsloeger's'' -u-^estion that civilians should give lifts to servicemen, especiaUy at nigbt, »hen they have no other means of transport. All point out the alleged expenences ol frlends who, they say, In seeklng to oblige sctvice footsloggers, bare been ordered97 words
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Letter88 1945-12-03 2 An appeal Is made for gifts In cash and kind for the Chlnese Cathollc Action Boys 1 Home, 610, Kampong Bahru Road, Singapore. Thls home has amoi«! ils lntnates many little boys wliose fathers were taken away by the Japanese and never seen again. A cheaue has88 words
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Letter29 1945-12-03 2 Members of the A.R.P. In Glngapore have been »sked to register for pensions and gratuitles. What are the authoritles doing about the Johore ARP. personnel? "Johore Warden."29 words
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Letter59 1945-12-03 2 The Mlnlstry of Beofiomlc Warfare successfully conducted a Grow More Food campaign in co-operation wlth the Department of Information wben the Paciflc War was threaten'.ng. The old staff is still available to help In reviving thls campaign, havlng galned valunble experience of what was needed of thcm,59 words
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Letter62 1945-12-03 2 A camera club bas been formed at the R.A.P. Station, Tengab, and members would like to eet in toucb wlth the Slngarrøre Photographlc Soclety as well as wltb any other service or civlllan camera clubs on the Island hi order to exchange vlews and enjoy mutual assistance. E.62 words
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Letter45 1945-12-03 2 I have noted that the »Three-Star" organizatlon occupylng premlses in Selegie Road, formerly used by the Japanese as a Club.' is to be disbanded. Could thls buildlng not be requlsltioned by the Educatlon Department tor use as a Commerclal Training Srtiool? "Citizen."45 words
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Letter32 1945-12-03 2 In fairness to all, the B.M.A. ■hould perm't the dlstlUlng of arrack from toddy. Arrack Is dlstilled and aold under Government control both In India and Ceylon.— "Ind ian."32 words
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Article847 1945-12-03 2 40,000 Parasites Live on Singapore Tbe supply and price situation is likely to improve rapidly. Goods are on their way. Controls are being established. The Black Market will be closed. The public can hasten its demise by refusing to buy at absurd valuations. This847 words
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Advertisement717 1945-12-03 2 SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED Book-keeper with knowledge of typing and general office routine. Apply P.O. Box 653. WANTED Immediately experienced lady stenographer, starting salary 1150. per mensem. Apply Box No. 80, 6.T. WANTED attractive Engllsh-Speak-tng waitresses. Good prospects pay. Apply, personally between 10 1 p.m., Cosy Cafe, 231, Selegie Road. WANTED717 words
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Advertisement471 1945-12-03 2 ORIENTAL GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Incorporated lr^ India, 1874. H. Q. Bombay. Commenced transacting business m Malaya In 1908 To the Policyholders of the Company or their Heirs. We are most anxious to get Into touch with all our Policyholders In Malaya or their heirs. FIRSTLY because we471 words
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789 1945-12-03 3 REPORTS BEFORE STUDY GROUP CONFEREECE Estimated Far East Stock At Liberation 300,000 Tons Preliminary reports from Indochina indicate that rubber trees there are undamaged, while m Malaya, no more than 10 per cent, of the trees were destroyed during the Japanese occupation, says789 words
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303 1945-12-03 3 I Under the conditions of service in the Singapore police force, a i recruit receives $26 a month, a I constable $28 to $33 a month, and by promotion may rise to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police drawing $300 and increasing to303 words
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Article140 1945-12-03 3 Jobs For AntiJap Army Drivers Many drivers are now available for employment following the disbandment of the Malayan Peoples' Anti-Japanese Army. jThe policy of the B.M.A. is that employment should be found for these drivers at once. In cases where MPAJA vehicles are being handed over to the 8.M.A., every140 words
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Article289 1945-12-03 3 Japs Build Camps For Malayans The Japanese have been set the task of building camps in which Malayan labourers, rescued alcng the notorlous Slam-Burma ra.lway, are being cared for prior to their repatriation. The Japs are doing, in addition to hut-building, all the heavy manual work in the camps, while289 words
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89 1945-12-03 3 LOCAL HOMES FOR ORPHANS, DESTITUTES Homes for orphans, and for destitute women and children have been re-established by the Salvation Army, Singapore, and already house a large number of inmates. The Women's Home takes care of 60 women and children ranging In age from two to 60 years. The home89 words
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184 1945-12-03 3 Rice Ration Disparity Will Be Corrected From Our Own Correspondent Penang.— The disparity In rlce rations for Singapore and the rest of Malaya will soon be corrected, said Mi. F. A. Shelton, deputy Food Controller, Malaya, at a Press conference here. The weekly rations In Penang are as follows: three184 words
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Article85 1945-12-03 3 Towards the end of this month, the Chlnese Association, Singapore, w.ll hold a celebration with the object of bringing former mombers together. The celebration will take the form of a dinner or lunch at a seaslde bungalow. The premises of the association are occupied by the military and85 words
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Article95 1945-12-03 3 Over 200 guests ftttended St. Andrews Old Boys Association "At Home" on Saturday at the school In Woodsvllle, to celebrate St. Andrew's Day. President of the Association. Mr. R. C. H. Lim, spoke on the fine work done by several of St. Andrew's alumlnl during95 words
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Article227 1945-12-03 3 Bids and offers of several Industrials have narrowed some of the prices in this section, but quotations for this are still conflned to those in London and Sydney, states the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association market report for week-ending Dec. 1 A number of enquiries for dollar tins227 words
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Article58 1945-12-03 3 The following is a list of agreed best exchange rates being quoted by the members of the Malayan Exchange Banks' Association: Selling. Baying. T.T. or O/D. T.T. O/D. Sterling 2/4 3/4 3/33 2/4H Australia 1/10% 2/11' i New Zealand 3/10*4 ail's Rupees 155% 156H 156»i V S.58 words
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Advertisement369 1945-12-03 3 THE "GREAT EASTERN LD7E ASSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. This Company is temporarily registeifd w London and a Clerical Stall has been working at the Gieat Tastem Life BuildIng. Cecil Street. Singapore, sinoe the re-occupation of Malaya, g.-tting records up-to-date. The Company welcomes this opportunity of again establishing rv.itact with its Assureds369 words
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Advertisement641 1945-12-03 3 KHENG KEE Dealers In Timber, Firewood, Makaupal, large small Bontongoh Building materials. We undertake to supply firewood fc Charcoal to Militaries and various Camps m Singapore. OFFICE: No. 159. Java Road off Crawford Street, Singapore. NOTICE. The undersigned would be very grateful to any member of the public who can641 words
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Advertisement362 1945-12-03 3 KOH SENG CHEONG BROS. COMPANY. (Kstd. 1923) Marine and Raw Produce Importers gc Exporters and Contractors to H.M. Government. Motor Junk St Lorry Transport undertaken. Address, Market Street No. 70 Telephone 7678 Telegraphic Address 787* YAP JOO LOONG BAKERY 75-76 Sonrei Road. TeL 5179. Ready to take Contracts with the362 words
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597 1945-12-03 4 BRITISH POLICY IN JAVA IS EXPLAINED Statement By Allied H. Q. In Batavia B ATA VIA, DEC. 1:— Britain does not intend to fight a war against the Indonesian people in order to re-impose Dutch rule, neither will British troops occupy the whole of Java or remain indefinitely on theReuter - 597 words
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Article225 1945-12-03 4 NUREMBERG, Dec. 2.— lt Is reported that the British case against the accused Nazis is scheduled to be heard and that it should prove to be the most damaging of all, says United Press. The British prosecutors v/iJI prove that while Hitler m the summer of 1939Reuter - 225 words
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Article84 1945-12-03 4 HONG KONG, Dec. 1:— Another Chinese-owned steamer, Cheung Mlng, struck a mine near Bocca Tigris (the narrow channel at tha north end of the estuary of the Canton river) states a radio message picked up here. Some casualties occurred but the vessel is under her own steam andReuter - 84 words
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60 1945-12-03 4 NEW YORK, Nov. 30 Sardar Mahadin, Minister of Commerce of Gwalior State, m India, today predicted that India will cap tut c Japan's pre-war textile market "India should aspire to take over Japan's place economically m the Far East," he said, at the sameUP - 60 words
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Article138 1945-12-03 4 CHICAGO, Dec. I.— The Chicago Sun today m an article from the chief of its London bureau, Mr. Frederick Kuh, reported that Mr. Ernest Bevin last week told the Parliamentary Labour Party's external affairs committee that the Cabinet "has decided that it is American control138 words
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Article374 1945-12-03 4 SOVIET REPLY TO PERSIA MOSCOW, Dec. 1.— The full text of the Persian note to the USSR and the Soviet reply -s made available today by Tass. The Persian statement alleges that trouble makers in Persian Kurdistan received support from Soviet territory, that the Russians placed obstacles in the wayReuter - 374 words
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Article52 1945-12-03 4 Burma Delegation For London RANGOON, Dec. 1.— The AntiFasclst People's Freedom League has decided to send a delega- tion to Britain to impress on the i authorities the "need" of hold- ing elections and introducing constltutlonal reforms at the earllest moment. It is expected General Aung San will lead theReuter - 52 words
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Article39 1945-12-03 4 i "Captain Blood," a Warner Bros. productlon, whlch opened for general screening at the Cathay yesterday, Is a stirrinsr film of adventure, thrills and 'omance, with Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland In the leaCing roles at their bcst.39 words
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Advertisement397 1945-12-03 4 DOW LAST 4 SHOWS TODAY *»<!** 11 am, 3, 6.15 9.15 pjn. Carmen Miranda la "THAT NIGHT IN KIO" (In gorgeous technicolor) with Alice Paye and Don Amache Gauznont British News 189 Opening Tomorrow Abbott tt Costello m "BUCK PRIVATES" jbARRICK (GEYLANG) > .(Western Electric Sound System) 'PHONE 840:t TODAY397 words
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Advertisement21 1945-12-03 4 EVER BRIGHT OPTICAL CO. Oua'ified Opticians Scientific Eye Examination i)- Modern Eye wear •k 19, Chulia Street, Singapore =.Phone 4435=. -^121 words
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Advertisement244 1945-12-03 4 SELANGOR TURF CLUB NEW YEAR— (I946)— RACE MEETING It Is proposed to resume Racing during 1940 commencing with a one day Meeting on New Year's Day, Ist January, 1946. Members are Invited to remit their subscriptions for the year 1946 to the Hon: Treasurer, P.O. Box No. 47. Mercantile Bank244 words
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Advertisement77 1945-12-03 4 NAM BUCK VICTORY BROWN SPIRIT We have the pleasure In announcing brand of liquor win shortly be put into the market. This spirit Is of exactly the same quality as our previous brand and Is now being bottled under the supervision of H.M. Customs, Singapore. As a safeguard against possible77 words
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