The Straits Times, 20 December 1945
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Title Section16 1945-12-20 1 The Straits Times MALAf *"< 1.F.: 'V/\ FOUR PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, D^C^I.IBSR 20, 194;> rillL'E 0 L'CNTS16 words
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Article, Illustration80 1945-12-20 1 'Ihese pictures were taken at Bekassi village, which bdtire troops and a field regiment of the R.A. recently razed m reprisal for the savage murders there by Indonesian extremists of an R.A.F. Dakota crew and Indian troops, who were butchered m cold blood after making a80 words
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Article368 1945-12-20 1 'Holland Cannot Waive Her Responsibility 9 BATAVIA, Dec. 18:— The Dutch fully allow the Indonesian peoples the right to their own existence and to development m order and liberty but can accept no solution relieving the Dutch of "ultimate responsibility for proper safety and certainty ofReuter - 368 words
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Article141 1945-12-20 1 Infiltration Moves Being Fought BATAVIA, Dec. 18.— The area nonh of Bandoeng hill station which has been occupied by British and Indian troops showed plainly that it had been organised as a defensive area with wire and foxholes, the Army newspaper. Fighting Cock, reports today Two hundred and fifty Europcuns141 words
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Article45 1945-12-20 1 THE HAGUE, Dec. 18.— Lieut. Gov.-Gen. of the Netherlands East Indies Dr. Hubertus van Mook arrived by air m Holland l today and hell the first discussions with the Dutch Minist- er for Overseas Territories, I Mr. J.H.A. Logemann. Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article212 1945-12-20 1 LONDON. Dec. 38.— The Persians had, and still have, a great hope that three Allied Foreign Ministers In Moscow wjll reach an agreement to ensure respect for Ihe integrity and sovereign rights of Persia, declare!, the -Persian Ambassador m London, m a statement issued tonight. "At aReuter - 212 words
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Article233 1945-12-20 1 Keynes Calls For Export Drive LONDON. Dec. 18.— Lord Keynes, just back from the Washington loan negotiations, speaking m the twinned itebste on the loan In the House »t Lords today, said: "I shall never as long as I live cea^e to regret that this is not an interest-free loan.Reuter - 233 words
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Article105 1945-12-20 1 SYDNEY, Dec. 18.— Over 200 striking Indonesian seamen today staged a demonstration at the offices of the Dutch shipping line, the X.P.M., demanding food and repatriation. They surged up the stairway and fought with the Dutchmen m the office. The Indonesians picked up one employee andReuter - 105 words
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Article200 1945-12-20 1 8 Named For Delegation To India LONDON, Dec. 18.— The Speaker of the House of Commons has nominated eight members of the parliamentary delegation to tour India. They include one woman, Mrs. M. Nlchol, Labour member for Bradford. Four other Labour members are Mr. Richards (Wrexham), Mr. R.W. Sorensen (WestReuter - 200 words
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Article32 1945-12-20 1 LONDON, Dec. 17.— The well-known Wimbledon referee. Francis Russell i Burrow, died at his Highf te home I vithin a few weeks of his 80th birthday. Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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514 1945-12-20 1 'CIVIL GOVT. WITHIN THREE MONTHS Gen. Hone Tells Of His Talks In London "The Civil Government will return to Malaya within the course of the next three months." Major Gei* H. R. Hone, Senior Chief Civil Affairs Officer, Malaya, who has returned from England, stated this at a press conference514 words
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Article76 1945-12-20 1 Washington, Dec. 19.— T h c defence rested m the naval court martial concerning the sinking of the cruiser Indianapolis after the commander, Captain CharMi B. McVay, denied that he was guilty of negligence and that he had given the order to abandon ship eight to76 words
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Article43 1945-12-20 1 Princeton, N. J., Dec. 17.— Dr. Walter Kemmerer. known for h's work a> a financial consuKant, di?d here yesterday. Before becoming a professor at Princeton University he worked on commissions m the Philippines, China, Germany, and In several LatinAmerican countries.— U.P.UP - 43 words
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Article56 1945-12-20 1 ESSEN. Dec. 17.— The trial opened here today of seven Germans accu^fd of kicking to death two British airmen who baled out over Essen and of shooting a third while he was m a river into which he had jumped to escape. The identity of the threeReuter - 56 words
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Advertisement95 1945-12-20 1 Union Insurance Society Of Canton, Ltd. Alliance Assurance Company Ltd. British Traders' Insurance Company, Ltd. Canton Insurance Office, Ltd. The China Fire Insurance Company, Ltd. The Imperial Insurance Company, Ltd. North China Insurance Company, Ltd. Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society, Ltd. The Yangtsze Insurance Association, Ltd. The above Companies are95 words
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Article809 1945-12-20 2 The Straits Times Food Prices Measures taken by the authorities to reduce the fantastic prices ruling for foodstuffs on Singapore Island are at last beIrtnulng to have tligiit effect. In tl'.e pait lew days the prices of eggs and some fresh vegetables hf.vc f.iiltn. but the declines have only been809 words
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Article1213 1945-12-20 2 Charles Dukes - By Charles Dukes Last week the views of progressive and enlightened industrialists on the difficulties confronting industrial recnvery m Britain were given m ait article by Sir Miles Thomas. To-day the point of view of the trade unions is expressed by Mr. Charles Dukes, who, m addition to1,213 words
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Letter56 1945-12-20 2 We realise that as there h 2 world shortage, our rice ration must be cut. I During the Japanese occupation, when we were compelled to resort to substitutes for rice, the Japj supplied the public with soya beans, green peas, I tapioca flour, etc. Could then.M.A. I not56 words
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Letter64 1945-12-20 2 We held n dance one night, and Invited 50 Wren*, lo ATS and ltf WAAfti m addition to 100 Dutch glrU. All that had the decency to turn vi were about 3d Duch girls. Th.j lcds' opinion of the Eritiih Servics rfIOMM Its very poor tit the present uiomrnt,64 words
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Letter35 1945-12-20 2 Pickpockets are bccoml/i? mere active. RMttUf been myself a victim, I1 would !ike to remind !ms pasrengeii of tha danger. I suggest that warning beards be dUpiayeu In public buses.— Taa Beng Tcck, Singapore.35 words
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Letter23 1945-12-20 2 What happened to the fcercsene which the BMA recently released to T.ljoJesalers for sale to the pu'ollc at fixed price?— "Witness."23 words
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Letter140 1945-12-20 2 Brigadier P. A. B. McKcrron at ths lust Advisory Council meelir.3 toadied no,, quite en the right «te nboa he depurated iocUl entertainment on a *avMi scale at the present timo. This UvjuEhtiew and selfish nrarttoi of th« Uf*i.v-rich or the more fortunnte members cf the cominiin'ty to140 words
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Article124 1945-12-20 2 WASHINGTON, Dec. lf> It was disclosed yrsfecduv fli.tt the American Slate Department has roir.nlficd its master plan to blanket the world With a super-intelligence system. The United States r.r.vti bad such a system hi the past and the lark of it permitted Japan to plot worldUP - 124 words
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106 1945-12-20 2 WASHINGTON Dec. 18.— The U.S. Navy Secretary, Mr. James Forrestal, has written Congressman Sam Rayburn, Speaker of the House of Representatives, asking that Congress eract legislation authorizing President Truman to transfer surplus naval ships to China for the maintenance of peace m the Pacific,UP - 106 words
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Article48 1945-12-20 2 BELGRADE, Dee. 18- --Report* from Trieste yesterday said that a 24-hour general strike was held m that city on Saturday In protest against the military authorities banning the only Slovene newspaper In the area. The strike was organized by the antlF'asclst Italo -Slovene committee U.P.UP - 48 words
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Article192 1945-12-20 2 Plan For 6-Man Expedition LONDON. Dec. 18: A fifth attempt to attain the unconqu'-r-j cil summit of Mount Everest, is to be made by 3S-year-oic! British ir.ouutaincer, Eric Shlpton, according to a report m todnv's News Clironide. "He wiil lead the smallest expedition ever formed to assailReuter - 192 words
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Article82 1945-12-20 2 French Note On Franco Regime LONDON, Dec. 18.— An official commentator yesterday disclosed that the BritbJi Foreign Offlce has received the full text of the French note seeking thg British attitude toward the regime of Generalissimo Franc.'sco Franco m Spain. Foreign office c'.rcles believed that the note will not beUP - 82 words
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Advertisement611 1945-12-20 2 SOH- CKT-'A. "fli« engas*tnent >>»•- 1 twi"'n Mr 5011 L*ok Kiig, eldest s.-n 01 Mbop-i-.c Uiig Yu Mlnif md Miv, Ci.ua B»e Cbm. e!ti«st ouMghtcr of Mr. Clr.ia Kern Pho will i.-.ko x>\y;t on U"! UiViay, SOlii Dec., 1945. SITUATJONS VACANT WANTED a Dl'p:noei and a Nurse cmy hmost r»'611 words
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Advertisement242 1945-12-20 2 TENDERS Trntfrri will bf received for the supply cf the fon«rw!nj nHltl^ to lI.M. Prisons, Singapore, for a leriod ol t> months ccnuncnc^r.g frcui Ist lauu-iy, I»4S:— 1. Rations for Prisoners. per lb. 22-** SS2S ffieU rre*i c* Mutton Tamarind Vegetables (Kangkon?, Coriander Esyam. or o.hw ci-ecu Pepptr vegetables) Saffron242 words
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160 1945-12-20 3 No Improvement In Strike Situation Gas supplies for Singapore may be cut off altogether if the strike situation at the works in Kallang does not improve. On Tuesday a number of gas lights in the city vere turned off while practically all were off last160 words
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Article111 1945-12-20 3 ESTIMATES OF TIN REVIVAL (From Our Own Correspondent.) LONDON, Dec. 18.— No agreement has yet been reached m the tin talks, which Colonial Office officials now expect to last several weeks more. The Financial Times believes that Government assistance will possibly be m the form of111 words
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Article202 1945-12-20 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) LONDON, Dec. 2— An Australian correspondent m Manila reports that civil war menaces the central provinces of Luzon because of clashes between the Filipino army and the Hukba Ithaps, a powerful leftist independent guerilla movement, according to a report from Melbourne.202 words
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Article89 1945-12-20 3 HEIDELBERG, Dec. 18.— Gen George Patton Jr., suffering from Injuries sustained m an automobile crash, was yesterday reported eating normally with his temperature nearly normal. The general, formerly commander of U.S. Third Army, is still paralyzed from the neck down.— UT. Salvage Corps Members of the Salvage Corps89 words
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Article, Illustration68 1945-12-20 3 More Japanese generaU handed over their swords at a ceremony at Kluang last Saturday. Above, Lt-Gen. Nagata hands his sword to the Commander of the Cameronians, Lt.-Col. W. B. Thomas, D.S.O. Below, Japanese soldier humps his pack ready for the journey to Kemp ang. In the68 words
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Article278 1945-12-20 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) LONDON, Dec. 15.— Several weddings of Interest to Malayans have taken place m th-s country recently. Mr. Louis Skinner, who was lately with United Engineers m Singapore has married Miss Vera Gallehawk. of Brighton; Captain B. M. Kidd, elder son of Mr. O.278 words
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Article95 1945-12-20 3 NEWS OF PERAK HYDRO (From Our Own Correspondent.) LONDON, Dec. 18.— At the annual general meeting of Perak River Hydro-Electric Co., Ltd., the chairman, Mr. William Shearer rejoiced that the Chenderoh dam was practically intact and the Malim Nawar property was available as a standby, though Batu95 words
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Article150 1945-12-20 3 One of the hll!s overlooking the Macßitchie Reservrir, commonly known to the Chinese as the "West Lake." m Thomson Road has been selected to be the permanent resting place of the late Col. Lim Bo Sen", founder-leader of the Chinese Unit m Force 136 which150 words
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Article340 1945-12-20 3 The news of the death In London of Mr. Bennett Bhaw on Oct. 27. 1942, at the age of 82, will come as a -•hock to hti Old Boys. Those who knew him will not be surprised to learn that throughout the war he served as340 words
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Advertisement427 1945-12-20 3 LATEST DEVELOPMENT Supplies will be cut off temporarily from noon today. WANTED NITRIC ACID tor PROCESS WORK. Phone Production Manager, Straits Times, 5471. R A.OB. (G.L.E.) All members are invited to attend a General MeetIng to be held m the Lounge, Oranje Hotel, corner of Stamford Road and Hill Street,427 words
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Advertisement514 1945-12-20 3 NOTICE TO IMPORTERS. IMPORTATION OF GOODS Importers who wish to place orders for goods are required to submit A P I For ns m duplicate to the Trade and Industry Dept. B.M.A. for approval. I Should Importers require a certified copy they should submit A P Forms m I triplicate.514 words
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Advertisement300 1945-12-20 3 WATCH FOR THE GRAM) RC-OPENING OF Our Departmental Store GIAN SINGH <Sc CO 4, BATTERY RD: SINGAPORE 'PHONE 2483. TYPEWRITERS CALCULATORS ADDING MACHINES II TO SUIT EVERYONE Teo Typewriter Service I! 7 Sooth Canal Rd. Ph. MM Now Available! Office and Pocket DIARIES for 1946 LIANG BROS. CO., 9. Cholla300 words
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Article384 1945-12-20 4 Teheran Statement On Armed Uprising TEHERAN, Dec. 18. Persian allegations that Russia is responsible for the Democrat Party's autonomy movement m the north Persian province of Azerbaijan were repeated m a Persian Government statement issued here today. The statement said that the note on theReuter - 384 words
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93 1945-12-20 4 NEW YORK, Dec. 18.— The stock market today gained points after yesterday's sharp sell-off but caution continued and volume fell off. Many issues advanced from fractions to more than a point with some new highs near the close of trading. Amusement advanced on the announcement of theUP - 93 words
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Article148 1945-12-20 4 COLOMBO. Dec. f7— The post of Commander-in-chief, Ceylon first constituted In March 1942 when an invasion of Ceylon seemed imminent, is to be abolished shortly. This was announced by Lieut. -Gen. Wetherall. Commander-ln-Chief. Ceylon, at the last meeting of the Ceylon War Council, ofReuter - 148 words
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Article145 1945-12-20 4 OTTAWA. Dec. 17— Presenting his nrst pubi:c report on the recent atomic bomb conferences In Washington with President Truman and the British Premier, Mr. c R. Attiee, Canada's Prime Minister, Mr.' Mackenzie King, told the Canadian House of Commons today that some lown of worldReuter - 145 words
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59 1945-12-20 4 BAGDAD, Dec. 17.-Vouslf Ganima. Iraqi Minister of Supply, said today that the boycott of Zionist goods by members of the Arab League wIU not affect Iraq's supplies of drugs and othf: imperials. Britain and the United States are prepared to supply us with the goodsReuter - 59 words
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Article82 1945-12-20 4 CHUNGKING, Dec. 18— The Chungking Information Minister, Mr. K. C. Wu, yesterday denied there was a "blacklist" of American correspondents. He declared that Brooks Atkinson of the New York Herald Tribune had never been banned and that Darrel Berrigan, of the New York Post and formerly ofUP - 82 words
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Article37 1945-12-20 4 CANBERRA. Dec. 18: The Australian Prime Minister, Mr. J. B. Chifley, announced today that the lull Australian Cabinet had approved the proposals for a British Commonwealth air service m the Pacific— Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article42 1945-12-20 4 RANGOON, Dec. 17— Gen. Aung San, President of the Antl-Tascist People's Freedom League, today appealed to President Truman to support the freedom cries of dependent countries m accordance with Us recent enunciation of American foreign policy. Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article32 1945-12-20 4 Tokyo, Dec. 16.— The Allied Command today ordered the arrest of 69 additional Japanese army criminal suspects charged with committing atrocities and other offences against United Nations' nationals, says U.P.UP - 32 words
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Article69 1945-12-20 4 TOKIO, Dec. 18. Two hundred employees of the Shiogam a post office have gone on strike the first time m history Japanese Government employees have gone on strike, it was reported by the Kyodo news agency. They demanded wage increases and the immediate resignationUP - 69 words
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117 1945-12-20 4 NEW DELHI, Dec. 17—Bhulabhai Desai defending the three officers of the Japanese-sponsored "Indian National Army" accused of murder and waging war against H.M. the King, said m his closing address today that the issues raised In the trial were not the usual type whichReuter - 117 words
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Article75 1945-12-20 4 CAIRO, Dec. 18— Sheik Hashan el Banna, head of the Moslem brotherhood, yesterday told a meeting that "United States imperialism" m Arabia made him fear political occupation of Arabia by the United States might follow. The Moslem leader said that on his pilgrimage to MeccaUP - 75 words
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58 1945-12-20 4 WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.— It Is learned In responsible quarters today that neither Great Britain nor the United Stages Is likely to accede to the French request for a direct diplomatic break with Franco's regime In Spam. According to these quarters, both countries favour a continuanceReuter - 58 words
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Article26 1945-12-20 4 TOKIO, Dec. 18.— The Japanese Government announced today that the House of Representatives had been dissolved In order to estab'hh a "democratic" parliament. U.P.UP - 26 words
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148 1945-12-20 4 Special Term On Appeal Of Yamashita? WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.— The U.S. Supreme Court may hold a special term meeting during the holidays to decide whether to hear the appeal of Gen. Yamashita, convicted of war crimes, to present his case before the civil courts. Court attaches indicated that such aUP - 148 words
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88 1945-12-20 4 YOKOHAMA, Dec. 18— The prosecution announced that it would ask the death penalty for Tatsuo Tsuchiya, former Japanese prison camp guard known as "Little Glass Eye" as the first war crime trial m Japan opened this afternoon. The defendant is charged with beatingUP - 88 words
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60 1945-12-20 4 LONDON. Dec. 18— William Joyce, found guilty of high treason for broadcasting to Britain over the German radio during the war. will suffer the death penalty unless the Royal prerogative is exercised. The House of Lords after a four-day hearins: dismissed his final appeal60 words
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Article56 1945-12-20 4 NEW YORK, Dec. 18.— Frank Scalamandre, head of a silk importing firm, said yesterday that silks will play an important role m the textile Industry m 1946 as weavers plan to import substantial quantities from Italy. China, and Brazil. Other reports had indicated that nylon and rayonUP - 56 words
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Article60 1945-12-20 4 TOKIO. Dec. 18.— Eight persons were killed and 38 injured— six sariously—when 12 freight train cars loaded with chemicals exploded m a railway station 30 miles south-west of Yokohama, It was reported today by the newspaper Mainichi. The cause of the explosion is notUP - 60 words
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Article53 1945-12-20 4 TOKIO, Dec. 18 —The Supreme Allied Command announced today that the Japanese Government has been given permission to borrow 1,500,000,009 yen for the purchase of rice !n December and an additional 75,*****0 yen for the purchase of charcoal and firewood. The items will be rationed to the53 words
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Advertisement12 1945-12-20 4 TEA with an Extra Fragrance. It 's Smooth and Refreshing SOLD EVERYWHERE12 words
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Advertisement286 1945-12-20 4 MALAYAN KRONCHONG/LAGU EXTRA COMPETITION! OX FRI: 21st Se SAT: 22nd DEC: 1945 AT THE NEW WORLD STADIUM A CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING OF MALAYA'S BEST KRONCHONG SINGERS. A GATHERING OF SIX WELLKNOWN ORCHESTRAS. SELECTED SONGS ENCHANTING MUSIC, NOVELTY ITEMS ETC. By FAMOUS RECORDING ARTISTS AND BANDS. ORGANISER: S. T. KIM THE SINGAPORE286 words
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Advertisement186 1945-12-20 4 RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT DANCE 9.00 p m to 12.00 p m. Admission Charge: $1.00 to Non-Besidcnta CHUNGKING Tanjonjr Pajar Phone 3327 Last 4 Shows Today 1.09. 3 15, 6.30. •> 00 p in "FIREFLY" with Jeanette Mac Donald. Allan Jonet OPENING TOMORROW: Errol Flynn Olivia DeHaviUand la "CAPTAIN BLOOD" JUBILEE186 words
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