The Straits Times, 4 April 1946
1946-04-04
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Title Section20 1946-04-04 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED OVER A CENTURY FOUR PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1946. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article537 1946-04-04 1 Soviet Delegate Not Attending Security Council Meeting NEW YORK, Apr. 2. While there i s still no indication of a Moscow answer to the UNO request for information on the state of Russo-Persian negotiations with the next meeting of the Security Co uncil a few hours ahead, aReuter; UP - 537 words
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Article169 1946-04-04 1 Japanese To Leave BATAVIA. Apr. 3 The rvacuat:cn of Japanese troops and Allied PoWs and internees m ccntr.il Java i.j likely to start soon, a^ the ie«ult of the visit of the British mission to the Indonesian Republican Headquarters at Jogjakarta. Indonesian sourcej itated today. L.-vader of Allied Forces, Netherl;nd*169 words
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Article27 1946-04-04 1 a v.P. message quces New Delhi announcement stating that 80,000 British and Indian trap's have just arrived m Japan and that more are expected shortly27 words
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Article39 1946-04-04 1 MELBOURNE. Apr. 2.— I R&baul that a Japwea< HI a'.a Totnlyaiu found cui::v o* 1 r ol :4 Indian coWlDn and of cannlba'lsm nt Wevak In 1944. hur, )-cd to death by hanff^jg.— i39 words
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Article184 1946-04-04 1 British Abandon Pingshan HONGKONG, Apr. 3.— The Br.tish Government has .decided to abandon the construction of a huge new airport for IJ.ngkong at Pingshan near the Chinese border, in view of the slandanls fcr civil aviation laid clown by the recent international convention, it is officially announced tcdrsy. A gnatarReuter - 184 words
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Article207 1946-04-04 1 MANILA, Apr. 3.— It was officially announced late this morning, that Lt.-Gcn. Massaharu Kommi had been executed. Also executed at the time was Lt.-Gcn. Hikotaro Tajima, w',;o wss convicted for causing death of t'nrpe American naval fliers in the Bataan Islands, off the northern tin of Luzon.UP - 207 words
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Article37 1946-04-04 1 T ojo T rial Soon TOKYO, Apr. 3.— The Supreme Command. Allied Powers. tl.Ls mornln!j announced that former wartime Jap?.iipse Prime r4ini.stor Htdoki To jo ami other major war criminal suspects will be indicted on Apr. IS.37 words
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388 1946-04-04 1 $20 Million Damage To Hawaiian Town SAN FRANCISCO, Apr. 3.— Th 2 bed es of 141 v ciims of Ihe tidal wave have been recovered m Hawaii. Thousands remain homeless. Damage at ruined Hilo is e»tim .ted conservatively at between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000. Angry waves continue toj pciind San FranciscoReuter; UP - 388 words
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783 1946-04-04 1 NEW COUNCIL CHANGES:' LEADERS DO NOT WANT TO SPEAK leading citizens of Singapore showed reluctance when asked to comment yesterday on the constitution. of li>e Legislative Council, as published m the Order m Council. What comment v.is available, principally from Chinese and Ii-dlan quarters, while welcoming the proposed formation of783 words
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169 1946-04-04 1 Malayan Union Govt. Will Proceed With Plan LONDON, Apr. 2.— A defence of the British Government's policy in Malaya wtts made by Mr. Creech-Jones, Under-Secretary for the Colonies, in an interview with me today, writes Reuter's special correspondent. Mr. Cresch-Jones. who Is storing new the Malayan Constitution bill through theReuter - 169 words
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Article214 1946-04-04 1 LONDON, Apr. 3— Ernest Be. in. British Foreign Secretary, will lead the British delegation to negotiate in Cairo a revision of the An^lo-Egyptian Treaty of Alliance of 1936 v.'ith the Egyptian Government. Bevin said the Government had agreed to undertake negotiations "in the light of ourReuter - 214 words
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Article, Illustration49 1946-04-04 1 Mr. I" Cimson, the (J3vfrnor m" Singapore, taking the oath of office at the installation ifrfmonT y^strrday m the Muniiiral Council Chamber. (The fu'l s-ory is m Va~s 3). Mr. r. <\ Ciimso:', the ne.v Governor cf S.njanovc. n.ukinj his fl:st entry into Govern nient IKuse, jrsteiday.49 words
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Advertisement90 1946-04-04 1 EVERBRIGHT OPTICAL COMPANY 10. Cbulia St., Tel. 4435 QUALIFIED OPTICIANS *S Scientific Eye Examination Modern Eyewear lOR EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL G J& ti.be piecsurc m announcing that ihey have re-established their offices m SINGAPORE at 12. Battery Road-, P. O. Box 203. 'Phone 7092 KUALA LUMPUR at 1, Java Street, P.O.90 words
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Advertisement82 1946-04-04 1 RADIOS KEE HUAT RADIO CO. 122-1 24. Orchard Road, Singapore i I Phon: 4565 SEACON (SOUTH EAST ASIA CONSTRICTION CO.) Gen. Manager: V. W. FRAMFTON, BSc, {Lond) A.M.1.C.E., A.M.I. San. E. HEAD OFFICE: 61, ARCADE BUILDING, RAFFLES PLACE. TEL. 2905. CIVIL ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS Contractors to War Dept.. Admiralty. Air Ministry82 words
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Article83 1946-04-04 2 MESSRS. TURQUAND, YOUNGS, McAUUFFE St CO. wish to thank all friends for their kind messages of Sympathy and wreaths sent for their Sjenlor Partner, Mr. F. H. Grumltt, Who died on the 31st March, 1946. Mr. Wee Kirn Seng and family be^ lo thank all relatives and friends who83 words
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Obituary46 1946-04-04 2 CKCILIA NG SIEW CHAY, aged 60, XWlfe of Mr. Lim Yong Meng) passed away peacefully at No. 718. Upper Berangoon Road leaving bfhind her husband. 2 sons. 4 daughters and 4 tons-in-law to mourn her mss. Funeral at 3 p in. today at Bidadari Cemetery.46 words
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1223 1946-04-04 2 The Straits Times Singapore, Thurs. April 4, 1946. Hoarding Tin Rubber Uncertainty regarding prices is leading to a considerable amount of hoarding of tin and rubber In Malaya. There are official bodies for the purchase and export of both commodities, but dealing L$ going 0:1 freely between lecal holders. For1,223 words
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Other Opinions
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Letter112 1946-04-04 2 The distribution of s u p p 1 i s among hungry people is not determined sirhpiy by an Impartial estimate of m-eds. Other factors, political, financial, and commercial, threaten to interfere with tl-e orderly movement of supplies from the countries in which they ttecome reasonably available toThe Times - 112 words
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Letter98 1946-04-04 2 The first and indispensable step Is that the situation in Persia should be cleared uo by some statement from the Soviet Government about the purpuss which the continued resence of Russian troops is intended to serve and the conditions set for their withdrawal: for it is clearThe Times - 98 words
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Article, Illustration1623 1946-04-04 2 Treachery Loyalty In Wehrmacht Shortly after 3 o'clock in the afternoon of July 20, 1944. there arrived on the Berlin airfield ot Rangsdorf an aircraft carrying Colonel Count von Stauffenberg, Chief of Staff to General Fromm. Within a few minutes of landing Staullenberg was soeakKg on1,623 words
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316 1946-04-04 2 The French motor-car industry, under the Government sponsorship is gearing up to challenge world markets. Dcsplts many difficulties France expects to turn out by the end of the year something like 103,000 private cars alone; and it is planned ta expert about twothirds ofReuter - 316 words
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Letter369 1946-04-04 2 In a press Interview at Kuaia Lumpur on Mar 23. Mr. Nehru Is repoited to have "asked for a change m the economy of plantations with a view to according Justice to labourers.' The amount of Justice accorded to labourers m Malaya is ?ell•vtdent from ti^e f llowir.g369 words
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Letter37 1946-04-04 2 The iamil programme from Singapore Radio is going from bad to worse. If the authjrities will relay Madras Tamil programme between 2130 and 22 io hours, the Tamil community will be c.nkful.— Ramalingam, Slngap i«-37 words
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Letter167 1946-04-04 2 Much publicity baa of late b.en given to the low rates paid -o clerks and Other a ;<-earn. r.s but few, however, are aware of the .i m whicu maimed women teachera tad themselves. Issued the L'riucation Department, all who became teachers after 1928 were called upon167 words
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Letter72 1946-04-04 2 I, on behalf of the civilian witnesses who came to Singapore from the Andamans to |h dence a&akist the Japs m war crimes courts, am pained to i c, m your issues of April 1 and 2, the word Andamanese need for us. You are asked to72 words
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Letter32 1946-04-04 2 I surest that the price > f *> postcard be reduced to two Nflftj because an unsealed letter caa now be sent locally with a twocent stamp affixed. -Soh He*A Cheong, Singapore.32 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement755 1946-04-04 2 SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED an c-rperirnced filing clerk. Apply Eox No. 653, S.T. WANTED a lady shorthand typist ■alary according to <;ualirications. Apply to G.PO Box No. 516. Singapore. WANTED junior clerks tor a welltstr.blishPd Ann Apply statins salary txpocted to Bos 652, Straits Times. WANTED Immodlait'ly Kxperlcnced foreman of Works—755 words
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Advertisement38 1946-04-04 2 Eyesight Once Ruined is Never Recovered Whether you wear glasses or not, should you experience the slightest discomfort or difficulty with your eyesight or lenses, don't hesitate to have your eyes thoroughly examined! T. S. CIIONG, 0.D., F.P.O.C.38 words
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Article, Illustration768 1946-04-04 3 Governor's Speech At Yesterday's Installation Ceremony The importance of the develop ment of Singapore, referred to m the address of welcome presented to him by Mr. J. C. Cobbett on behalf of all communities, was one which His Majesty's Government had recognized by768 words
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324 1946-04-04 3 O ff icial Lan ling And Installation rm and It. F. C. Oimson, Bingapore'j ii.v Ctj\( pped i: a spec! .1 bunch on tc to i i and Service i t a Kuard ol lr i the Royal tl :ipal d with th Union Jac!: and tLe Chinese j I324 words
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Article133 1946-04-04 3 Tea Chinese IncladUif Lv Chen;, chairman of the Sinira- Labour Union and Gen ral~Seeretarji of tl*i> an Labour lnia:i, i Joo Chin, editor of the New Demccrae) k'ress, and members of t!;e Malayan (omir.nnist Tarty and Sinsrapore General Labour Union have bepa deported from Singapore. n ofrtrlal133 words
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57 1946-04-04 3 II. E. the Governor of Singapore, together with the Colonial Sccretarj', the heads of varior-, Oovernment Departments, representatives of the three Service: end of the Consulates, will attend divine :;?rvice in St. Andrew's Cathedral at 10.30 a.m. on Sunclay. No seats, other than those for H.E.57 words
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Article21 1946-04-04 3 Tka TMfgtf station of H '•■< I i. en ay on '..i c.rand Wa'.io;iai on rilday at 10 "o p.nx.21 words
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507 1946-04-04 3 Jap To Be Hanged For Killing U.S. Airman Tomono Shando, Jap Kempei frcm Saigon who, after the execution of two Americans, said 'As I have killed many men, when I die it will be a painful death." was yesterday sentenced to death by hanging m Singapore's First War Crimes Court.507 words
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418 1946-04-04 3 KING 'S MESS AGE TO PEOPLE OF COLONY Messages from the King and from the Secretary of State for the Colonies. Mr. George Hall, to the people of Singapore, were re-ad by the Governor, Mr. F. C. Gimson in the Municipal council chamber yesterday. In his message the King states:418 words
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Article231 1946-04-04 3 MISTAKEN IDENTITY PLEA Offering a p^ea of mistaken identity, Warrant; Officer Hlsao Umeda, third of the 20 Japanese accused being tried for atrocities m Singapore's Second War Crimes Court, yesterday said from the •witness box that he had not been m Singapore between October 1943 and June 1944, the period231 words
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Article57 1946-04-04 3 The Ce>lon Government representative m Malaya, Mr. A. I. Kajasincain, has b*;en informed by SACS.E.A. that a ship has been put at the disposal of the Ceylon government for the use of Ceylone-e m Malaya wli« wish to return home. The ship, which is expected to ?ai!57 words
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Article103 1946-04-04 3 Prosecutions Against Japs Straits Times Coiv: PENANG. Apr. 2.— As a result of the war crimes pictures exhibition held last week, war crimes investigates have received information which nay lead to several prosecutions e^iinst Japanese and ether suspects. A W0OUU1 is a! a reported to b? among those against whom103 words
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Article66 1946-04-04 3 Strailj Tunes Oorr: PENANG, Apr. 3.- -The report yesterday that I two Jap prisoners, Sasajohi Ro- j yuki and Mitsui Tateo, had been killed an the mainland, has not been established, according to the War Crimes Investigation Tern, which states today that the escaped Kempeitai men :.re66 words
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Article89 1946-04-04 3 Straits Times Corr: PENANQ, Apr. 2. When hearing of the case against Lt.-Col. C. M. MacDonald was resumed in the Superior Court this afternoon, the accused gave evidence that he had bought a collection of prect-nis stores, Including 15 diamonds, during several visits to Burma In the89 words
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Article59 1946-04-04 3 The Budtihtt community of Singapore celebrated the New Moon festival on Monday at the Sinhalese Buddhist Temple, 96 Outram Road. A very large and representative gathering was present. At the conclu?'on of the ceremony Mr. B. Y. B. Eramanls presented a silver and gold "Bodhi Tice" to59 words
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Advertisement717 1946-04-04 3 SALE BY TENDER 1. The Cusioulan of Property Singapore Invites tenders to; the purchase of one lot of machinery comprising Concrete Mi::en. Railway Rails. Winch Controlling Machines Tracto. etc. situate at the Transit Vehicle Park, River Valley Road. Singapore 2. Inspection can be made dally between the hours of 10717 words
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Advertisement278 1946-04-04 3 RAFFLES HOTEL TONIGH I DAN C X Illpm to 12 no p.m \(.ir..-.-;ion (hj ft II nil to .Son fir.. i iv AT THE WORLDS SKY Great W-rld i Nightly at 7 <• S3o> A 20th Crntun-Fox's tm of Pn II Hi I Linda D::rrell— John I Roland Youn-;- CharloUe278 words
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277 1946-04-04 4 Mincing Lane Criticises "Veil Of Secrecy" Straiis Times Corr: LONDON, Apr. 2.— An extension until June 30 of lOd ex-estate for Malayan rubber, following the renewal of the sale agreement with America, is reported by the Financial Times, which comments that the277 words
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299 1946-04-04 4 Thrift, and conservation: arc the keynotes of the Singapore's Muni- cipal budget for April-Di ccm'.<er J year. Anticipating a 59.000.000 dciicit, the city la berg hr>ve made out a programme of expenditure which will concentrate on repair work and maintenance and will eschew new schemes299 words
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Article70 1946-04-04 4 Gt.ails Timts Corr: LONDON, Apr. 2. —Mr. George Hall, the Colonial Secretary, asked again m thi> House of Commons rcgardimr Eri'lsh wives' passages to ?!a!aya, faid that his reply m j C;:;pt. L. D. Caminar..; on Feb. :i nppiitd cqunily to wives of all Europeans vrorking m70 words
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Article42 1946-04-04 4 LONDON. Apr. I.—The Daily Mall said today that gasoline ra- ti ;ning will end m July—whether t.,e American lonn was approved or net—due to the improvement m raoplles of th: sterling area oilfields and available tankers.— j UP.UP - 42 words
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Article69 1946-04-04 4 JERLJN. Apr. I— Nearly 350 Beiilnen '.aye so far taken their own lives m Berlin this year, mair.tainir.g Berlin's reputation as "the city of suicides." Avord- j ins to police reports there were 187 suicides m January and H m February. From August to December last yearUP - 69 words
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65 1946-04-04 4 SAN FRANCISCO. Apr. 2.— An American brcad.'astins? correspondent, m Japan. Mr. Lany ThiKhe, quotin? the VS. Bth Army's ehirf surseon, broadcast that In the seven month's occupation of Japan. 210 coses of venereal disease per 1 000 men had developed and that 25UP - 65 words
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141 1946-04-04 4 LONDON. Apr. 2—ln the House of Commons today the Secretary for Scotland was asked what steps he had taken to ensure that every precaution has b°?n taken to 2rxiarantC3 the safety of spectato-s during the international football Scotland it raw England at Tampden Fp.rk. Giis~o-'\ onReuter - 141 words
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Article102 1946-04-04 4 LONDON. Apr. I—The fact that the lite Field Marshal Lord Gort had decided vhen lie was Governor of Malta that, if Malta became no longer defensible, he would denrc-i-j on th* m area! raenjr trrritory vHa the lr.rcest possible forces he could make a' ailablo wr.3Reuter - 102 words
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Article166 1946-04-04 4 Stral Times Corr: MALACCA, Apr. 2.— Having taken $1,200 in cash and $700 worth of Jewellery, four Chinese robbers told their victim, R. T. Rajan, an Indian shop-kesper of Tebong, that what they had taken was not sufficient. At the point of a revolver. Raun166 words
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Article251 1946-04-04 4 Following discussions between the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate's Advisory Committee for oversea examinations and a Malayan deputation, it was c"e:Idcd to resume the former regular contact maintained with t'ne Syrdica'e through Malayan Education officers on leave, and the Syndicate expressed its sitlsfrction at the renewal251 words
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Article108 1946-04-04 4 Tribute To Col. H. A. Lord At the meetlnz cf the Slngapirc Executive of the Malaya Welfare Council held on Tuesday In the Municipal Building, the chairman. Dr. Viclcers. spoke on bfha'f of the bMHN <••> tenns of very warm app r erlation of the services, since the Executive cati"108 words
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Article94 1946-04-04 4 Ordinary Money Order service b?tween Malava and the Union of South AMea has been rcsumrd. In addition to the Union of South Africa, ordinary money ordtrs will be accepted 'or Kenya pnd Luanda. Mauritius. Nvasr.'rnd. (Northern and Soutfcpvn) Phodesia. Rcriiisuez Island. St. Pcl^na. Tan-any ilia Territory94 words
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Article157 1946-04-04 4 Helped Jap M. P. Allegation Allegations that he was painted out to t Japanese military officer who dragged Mm out of his bcti, Pressed &j be was m singlet J.nd short pants. i 1 takrn to a military pV.ice station where he was bratei. with a wooden nole vi til157 words
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Article68 1946-04-04 4 Stand United, Come What May' Dato Onn bin Jall'ar. President of the Pan-Malay C •nßres.s. m a telegram U the Etra.ts Times nays thai the following submission was made to a 1 Malay rulers: "All fcfa'ay subjects of Rll Mrlay Ftatcs support Jie uctioa of the rulers at Lumpur, submit68 words
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294 1946-04-04 4 Wl h r.ie establishment of civil j government and to validate acts,! payments, court sentences and, contracts made during th^ war! period. Mr P. A. B, McKerron, :s Ofi\cer Administering the Government, has assented to publication Of an ordinance to b? known at the Indemnity294 words
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268 1946-04-04 4 Nuremburg, Apr. 1.—Ri&bentrop, Hitler's Foreign Minister, went throuKh a merciless cross examination at the hrnds of Sir David Maxwell Fyfe, British Deputy Prcsecutor. when he appeared for the fourth day In the witness box at the War Crimes Trial today. To several qu3stlons abo 't eventsReuter - 268 words
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Article85 1946-04-04 4 We regret to announce ihe der.th of Mr. P. M. Carrier, of the editorial s'aff of th™ Straits Times, which occurred at Tan Tock Seng Hospital last night. He was 33 years old. He leaves a wife and child. The funeral will take place at85 words
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Article115 1946-04-04 4 The War Pictures Exhibition which has been touring for over ,vo months In the peninsula closed down at Ben- tong, the last town to be visited. The Sultan of Pahang visited 're exhibition on Its las* day. Towns visit rd were: Singapore. Johore Bharu. Sercmban.115 words
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Article88 1946-04-04 4 Lanchp.RS Estate. prop?rty of Chrrmang Development. Ltd.. is In very pood condition, according to repona available. The d^rnare to Ix.lldings Is estimated at rot more than five per cent ar.d much of it is due to lack of uplccrp during the Japjrc:.- occupation. An area of 73V acres.88 words
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Advertisement280 1946-04-04 4 SITUATIONS VACANT shorthand TYPIST required. Apply In writing Btatint; quail to United MotOl Works Ltd. 137, O r f!inrd I reel. WANTED ldlablr watchmen for factory. Government p"tisiont-r pre-li-rreJ. Apply Box CH. Straits WANTED a Junior s'nrt'.iard typit. Mu.st possess prevloui experience. Good prosppcls fo r rtf*rt per.-.on. Apply In280 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous296 1946-04-04 4 SINGAPORE RADIO RED NKTWORR from noon N Z p m and K 30 to II pm on m»trr« from noon to 2 p. pi on R?S pfs/sft in 61 mcire band and fmrv 7 45 to 9~n p m on 78 wmf*0* < r 61 mrtrr band Chinese noon to296 words
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