The Straits Times, 21 December 1945
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Title Section18 1945-12-21 1 The Straits Times MA-..*YA'S LEADING NEWSfAPER-ESTAB USHED 1845, FOUR PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 1945, PRICE '0 CUNTS.18 words
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612 1945-12-21 1 State Dept. On "Increasing Concern In America Indonesian leaders at Buitenzorg have now asked to meet Brig. J. A. Mellsop at his Headquarters. Trouble broke out again m Batavla itself when men of I' 7 parachute battalion were last night attacked by Indonesian snipers612 words
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Article52 1945-12-21 1 WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.— The White House announced tonight that former British Premier Winston Churchill would be visiting the United States m the middle of next month on the suggestion of his doctor. Lord Moran, who had advised "a month or more m a warm climate and completeReuter - 52 words
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Article44 1945-12-21 1 Hilyersum radio says that Dr. Hubertus van Mook, Lientenant Governor-General of the N.E.1., who is at present m Holland, is expected to visit London for consultations with the British Government towards the end of next week Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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135 1945-12-21 1 CHUNGKING, Dec. 20.-Politl-cal sources here yesterday predicted that the first meeting between Generalissimo Chiang Kaishek and General of the Army George Marshall, new American Ambassador to China, will take place m Nanking. It Is expected that Chiang and Marshall will spend a couple ofUP - 135 words
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Article102 1945-12-21 1 REPORTED TERMS ON SIAM LONDON, Dec. 20.— 1t Is hoped to publish the agreement embodying the peace terms between Britain and Slam on Christmas day says the diplomatic correspondent of the Daily Telegraph today. The terms are believed to Include the following stipulationsSlam is to pay for the maintenexpenses ofReuter - 102 words
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Article56 1945-12-21 1 Assembly Named WASHINGTON, Dec. IP.— President Truman has nominated Edward Stettinius, former Secretary of State, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, widow of late President Franklin Roosevelt, Senator Tom Connally (Democrat) Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Senator Arthur Vandenberg (Republican) to serve as American delegates toReuter - 56 words
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Article57 1945-12-21 1 RANGOON, Dec. 19.— A young man said to be an Indian shot and killed Vellayan Chettiar, VicePresident of the Burma Indian Chamber of Commerce, last night Reuter. Bank Of England Bill LONDON, Dec. 19.— The Bank of England Bill obtained Its third reading m the House of CommonsReuter - 57 words
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396 1945-12-21 1 NUREMBERG, Dec. 19:— Pour British Peers, Lords Kemsley, Beaverbrook, Londonderry and Vanslttart, are to be interrogated at the request of former German Foreign Minister, Ribbentrop, it was disclosed here today. The tribunal also granted application by Goering forReuter - 396 words
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Article91 1945-12-21 1 Goodbye To Malaria In 1947 MELBOURNE, Dec. 19.— Britain has a new drug called Paludrine which is claimed to be a complete cure for malaria and makes the wiping out of malaria carriers m isolated areas possible, Dr. D. G. Davey, an Imperial Chemical Industries biologist, announced today. Paludrine curedReuter - 91 words
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Article145 1945-12-21 1 LONDON, Dec. 19.-John Amery, self-confessed traitor and 33-year-old son of Mr. Leopold S. Amery Secretary of State for India hi the Churchill Cabinet, was hanged at Wandsworth Prison at 9 a.m. G.M.X. His trial at the Central Criminal Court last month when he pleaded guilty to eightReuter - 145 words
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Article118 1945-12-21 1 WASHINGTON. Dec. 19.—President Truman m a message to Congress today expressed support for the unification of the United States Army and Navy into a single fighting force, and proposed the formation of a department of national defence as the best means of keeping the peace. "WhetherReuter - 118 words
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Article240 1945-12-21 1 MOSCOW, Dec. 20.— Reports that the atomic problem has been relegated to a secondary position at the Moscow conference has encouraged Un ited Nations Organization dipJomats to hope that the Sovi et Union may have agreed m P n cl P| e to <he Anglo- American planReuter; UP - 240 words
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303 1945-12-21 1 MOSCOW SAYS "'Executions, Tortures Indignities" mubcow. Dec. 19.-The PerSS, wntaon at Ardabil, a) miles from the Soviet border of d th PlaCe ltself at th disposal of the autonomous Government of the northern Persian province of Azerbaijan, the Soviet newS agency reported today. L-^ 11 3 om P let eReuter - 303 words
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Article61 1945-12-21 1 LONDON, Dec. 20.— Britain's Labour Government last night issued a whlie paper on the nationalization programme of evil aviation and outlined three main services and routes between the Cnited Kingdom, the United States. Commonweal ;h countries, and the Far East, be ween the Uaitec" Kingdom andUP - 61 words
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Article64 1945-12-21 1 LONDON, Dec. 19.— Melbourne radio stated today that the Royal Netherland Indies Air Company has announced new Pacific air services which will connect New Zealand and Australia with the Netherland East Indies. The service Is expected to start next year. There will be a line from JavaReuter - 64 words
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Advertisement8 1945-12-21 1 NEAVE= F (3Ss\ II ==4T YOUR SERVICE AGAIN==z8 words
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Article46 1945-12-21 2 Messrs. Llm Bah Chee, Llm Ho Han nnd family tender their heartfelt thanks to all friends and relatives who sent wreath;, scrolls, lent cars, attended night visits and funeral etc. of their neloved mother Madam Oan Kirn Chla v.'ho passed away on 14th, December 1945.46 words
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674 1945-12-21 2 The Straits Times Singapore, Friday, Dec. 21, 1945. Too Much Money Malaya Is a land of paradoxes. More people are living on the verge of starvation than at any time since the first coming of the white man. Concurrently, the people have more money than they have ever had before.674 words
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Article664 1945-12-21 2 Singaporean - By Singaporean Gilbert Penned His Operas Too Soon Gilbert was accused of exercising the dramatist's licence when be wrote his operas which gave deep offence In- Japan and were banned m London during the 1914-18 war when the two island empires were allied. Today we know more664 words
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Article, Illustration69 1945-12-21 2 A r.vrbal raid was carried out am the village of Bekasti near Batavla, by Indian troop* and a field Kegiment of the Royal Artillery for the savage murders W an RAF Dakota aircrew, and Indian troop*, which force landed near the village and were Imtehered In cold blood by Indonesian69 words
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Letter206 1945-12-21 2 Although I have only been In Singapore a comparatively short tlm», I have been amazed at the progreas of the people to bring back life to -onnal. Not only have they had to contend with difficulties brought about by Jap administration but also *ith what terra-: to206 words
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Letter487 1945-12-21 2 The policy of proposed! Malayan Union has caused much apprehension amongst the Malays of this country and a few of my brethren have written to the papers expressing their views, all to lay open the cause of the Malays, the natives of this country. This is much487 words
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Letter45 1945-12-21 2 Clerks and Inspectors employed by the Japs were known to have sold estate machinery, equipment, lorries, etc., In the black market to enrich themselves. I would ask estate managements to make a thorough Investigation Into the conduct of these people.—AnU-Jap Clerk. Kota Tlnggl45 words
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Letter450 1945-12-21 2 As you state m your leader of Nor. 28, there has been considerable criticism of the decision to establish large administrative headquarters at Singapore thus increasing the demand lor the very limited supply of goods now available to the public and also adding to the shortage of450 words
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Letter60 1945-12-21 2 Schools closed on Dec. T for a five weeks' holiday. For 3% years, the children received no education. There should be no break, at least, for six months yet. The children have so much to unlearn first, and they are growing fast. If a holiday Is Imperative, could60 words
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Letter87 1945-12-21 2 Miss Eleanor M. Hinder, United Kingdom representative on the UNNRA Technical Committee for Welfare and Industrial Rehabilitation In the Far East, has come to Singapore to study the Welfare of the people of this country. She will also visit Hongkong and Shanghai. Miss Hinder Is the International87 words
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Article447 1945-12-21 2 Tenant - By Tenant The Japanese are no longer here. That may look rather a trite statement, but some people stand m need of a reminder on the subject. When the coprosperers withdrew, they left a lot of dirt— physical dirt— behind them, and gangs of coolies447 words
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Advertisement592 1945-12-21 2 The engagement took plac; on Dec. 19. between A. N. Scow the youngest ton of Madam Yeo Boon Neo and the lat; Mr. Scow Nghee Seng, and Miss Lecng Yok Ean the only dau?ntrr of Madam Yuen Sin Chow and the late Mr. Leong Shong Koh. SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED. An592 words
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Advertisement113 1945-12-21 2 NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY LIMITED. (Incorporated In Great Britain) Founded m 1797 has resumed business In Singapore Malaya. Immediate Cover can be given Si Agents <fc Policy Holders are requested to communicate with the Society All classes of business transacted. MANAGING AGENTS FOR MALAYA:— THE BORNEO CO., LTD., 68/70.113 words
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Article76 1945-12-21 3 A GIT A TION AGAINST lOd. RUBBER (From Our Own Correspondent! LONDON, Dec. 19.— London Malaya rubber Interests continue to put pressure on the Colonial Office for revision of the Malayan price. It is understood that delegation is going; to Whitehall aga'n this week. Rubber interests urge, however, that their76 words
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Article55 1945-12-21 3 Charged with having stolen tin In trots valued at $83,000, a Chinese, Tay Boon Entr, appeared In the Superior Court on Thursday and was remanded m custody for 48 hours. The accused, together with 30 other Chinese, Is alleged to have removed the tin from55 words
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Article375 1945-12-21 3 LORDS DEBATE UNION PROPOSALS Addison's Defence Of Govt.'s Policy LONDON, Dec. 20.— Viscount Addison, Dominions Secretary, denied m the House of Lords yesterday that the new constitution was being dictated to Malaya. Viscount Marchwood (Con.) I had said that old friends of his from Malaya spoke of anxiety, curiosity and375 words
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96 1945-12-21 3 LONDON, Dec. 20.— 1t is believed here that the government is considering a plan to send rice supplies from the United States and Brazil to areas threatened with rice famine— including Malaya. This, it b understood, is to meet the urgent appeals fromUP - 96 words
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Article76 1945-12-21 3 NEWTON ROUTE RESUMING A further extension of the Singapore Traction Co's present bus service comes into operation tomorrow with the restoration of the Newton-Flnlayson Green run. Subject to conditions, trips will be at a frequency of 22 minutes _nd will be via Bukit Timah Road, Rcchore Canal76 words
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Article177 1945-12-21 3 A delegation of the strikers from the essential services run by the B.M.A. held a meeting with Col. P. J. D. Regester of the B.M.A. yesterday following a parade and demonstration. The vast majority of the str.kers are Indians. No statement is available as to what transpired177 words
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Article73 1945-12-21 3 A statement to the effect thai the Police receive about 30 reports of bicycle thefts a day was made m the First District Court, when a Chinese, Tan Ah Meng. was sentenced to four months' rigorous imprisonment for stealing a cycle wheh had been parked73 words
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Article333 1945-12-21 3 RETURN OF THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT Yesterday's issue of the Straits Times contained a report of a press conference held m Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. That report, Issued to the Singapore newspapers by the Department of Printing and Publicity, credited Major-Oen. H. R. Hone, Senior Chief Civil Affairs Officer, Malaya, with333 words
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380 1945-12-21 3 WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. —Congressional sources yes(erdav said that they intended to continue demands for clarification of Britain's alleged treaty clauses with Siam despite the denial by Mr. M. E. Dening in Singapore that England sought to impose und uly harsh terms and reports fromUP - 380 words
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Article192 1945-12-21 3 BANGKOK, Dec. 20.— A high Siamese Government official said yesterday that the reason why the Anglo-Siamese treaty was not signed last Friday was the receipt of press reports of suddtn Washington reaction to the situation m Siam. Prior to Prince Wewat's departure for Singapore the Cabinet192 words
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Advertisement324 1945-12-21 3 TOWN BOARD NOTICE Not'ce Is hereby given that the books containing the valuation of and rates Imposed for the year 1946 on all houses and lands In the Town Board Areas of Johore Bahru (Including Penskalan Rlntlng. Skudal, Senai, Ku'.al, Ulu Chch. Ulu Tiram. Tebrau and Ayer Bemban) are open324 words
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Article320 1945-12-21 4 Determined To Go To Mosco w,He Says TEHERAN, Dec. 19: Ibrahim Hakimi, Persian Prime Minister, today said he had decided to take strong measures against the Azerbaijan insurgents who have set up an autonomous state m the northern Persian province. He charged that acts of violence andReuter - 320 words
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Article215 1945-12-21 4 Iron System Of Soviet Censorship MOSCOW, Dec. 19— The Big Three conference held its third session yesterday afternoon but there Is no word on the progress of the atomic energy talks which are being conducted under a veil of secrecy, which Is not expected to be lifted until the conferenceReuter; UP - 215 words
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Article83 1945-12-21 4 SAIGON, Dec. 17.—An official Anglo-French statement today said "a rebel stronghold on Namsphu Island from which terrorist raids on French, British and Indian troops have originated north of Govap, has been overrun by Indian troops. Casualties were Inflicted on armed rebels who offered resistance andReuter - 83 words
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Article47 1945-12-21 4 MANILA, Dec. 16—Paul V. McNutt, U. S. Philippines High Commissioner, yesterday urged Philippines political leaders to conduct the coming national elections m the best traditions of democracy. He called upon the office aspirants not to permit political disputes to hamper the country's reconstruction task.— U.P.UP - 47 words
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65 1945-12-21 4 DUESSELDORF, Dec. 18— The British military police fought a pitched street battle with revolvers and Sten guns today when rounding up an armed ;;ang of German youths who had been terrorising a district by raiding farms and staging hold-ups. There were no casualties among theReuter - 65 words
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Article223 1945-12-21 4 U.S. Forces For U.N. Body WASHINGTON, Dec. 19- Pull participation by the Uni ed States m the United Nations Organisation, including the use of American aimed forces to carry out directives of the Security Council, was assured when the House of Representatives tcday passed an implementing legislation by an overwhelmingReuter - 223 words
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Article56 1945-12-21 4 Truman 's Big 4 Quitting WASHINGTON, Dec. 19: The White House tonight refused to confirm or deny what was claimed to be an authoritative report In the American newspaper "Baltimore Sun" that four leading members of President Truman's Cabinet Henry A. Wallace, Harold L. Ickes, James Forrestal and Judge LewisReuter - 56 words
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Article139 1945-12-21 4 Amery's Bid To Save His Son LONDON, Dec. 19.— The Daily Mirror reports that Leopold Amery, former Secretary of State for India, In an eleventh hour attempt to save his son, John Amery, due to be hanged In the' London prison at nine o'clock O.M.T. this morning, arrived at theReuter; Daily Mirror - 139 words
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Article58 1945-12-21 4 Nuremberg, Dec. 18. —Adolph Hitler ordered Herman Goering to be arrested and shot n April 22, 1945, but a bund of his own paratroopers rescued Goerlng at the last -minute, United Press learned authoritatively yesterday. Hitler was reported to have believed that Goering was tryingUP - 58 words
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Article60 1945-12-21 4 JERUSALEM, Dec. 17.—Ways and means of countering the Arab League's proposed boycott of Palestine Jewish Industrial goods were decided at a joint conference today of the Palestine Manufacturers Association with nr.embers of the Jewish Agency and leading economic bodies, Including affiliated groups of the Jewish Labour Federation. NoReuter - 60 words
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285 1945-12-21 4 U.S. Seeking Dominant Role In East WASHINGTON, Dec. 18. Authoritative sources told United Press today that the United States' prime Interest at the Moscow conference Is to attain an understanding on Far East problems, and asserted that President Truman had empowered the Secretary of State, Mr. James Byrnes, to reject285 words
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Article108 1945-12-21 4 MANILA, Dec. 19: LieiU.-Gen. Masaharu Homma, Japanese scholar, poet and former Com-mander-in-Chlef In the Philippines, today facing the charge of being responsible for the infamous "Bataan Death March" m 1942, has entered a plea of not guilty. More than 16,000 prisoners of war are reported toReuter - 108 words
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Article110 1945-12-21 4 NEW YORK, Dec. 18: Two hundred and thirteen thousand employees of General Motors now on strike for a 30 per cent wage increase are demanding a security clause m future agreements. This request has brought about a new turn m the negotiations between the company and110 words
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Advertisement18 1945-12-21 4 EVERBRIGHT OPTICAL CO. Qualified Opticians 3f Scientific Eye Examination Jf Modern Eyewear 19, Chiilia Street, Singapore -Phone 4435=-18 words
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Advertisement420 1945-12-21 4 THE SINGAPORE TRACTION COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated In England) Additional Trolley Bus Service Commencing on Saturday, 22nd December, 1945, Trolley Bus Services will be restored between Newton and Flnlayson Green via: Bukit Timah Road, Rochore Canal Itoad, Rochore Road, Victoria Street, Hill Street. High Street and Fullerton Road. Th« service frequency420 words
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Advertisement271 1945-12-21 4 TENDERS. TENDERS are invited from contractors to supply 3 first class Lniii-s' hair drersers for each of two NAAFI Clubs m Singapore. Accommodation, water and electricity supplied. Contractors to provide equipments rind supplies. Tenders ta reach NAAFI EFI, 79 Anson Road, Singapore botore December 23rd. LUNAS RUBBER ESTATES LTD. Shareholders271 words
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