The Straits Times, 29 April 1946

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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    20 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED OVER A CENTURY PRICE 10 CENTS. 1(1! PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, APRIL 29, 1946.
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  • Article
    ANOTHER FOOD APPEAL TO AMERICANS
    795 1 Russia Goes All Out For Record Snring Sowing M kSHINGTON, x\pr. 27.— An urgent call to the people of the United States to cut their consumption of cereals was made today by the United States Secretory lor Agriculture Mr. Clinton i>. Anderson. Mr. Anderson revealed
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    See-Saw Battle In Manchuria
    315 1 PEKING, Apr. 28—Military reports received here late yesterday indicated a see-saw righting Is going on m Manchura m the Szepingkai area, 70 miles south of Changchun, which has been the bloodiest snot since early April. It is reported that the Communist forces, utilizing to the utmost
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    Italian Throne Shakes
    36 1 Rome, Apr. 23.—The Christian Democratic party's vote early this morning gave almost a half mlll'on majority for a republic and was interpreted !n political r-ircles here as a fatal blow to the monarchy.—U.P.
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    More India Talks
    50 1 NEW DELHI, Apr. 28—It is officially stated that the British Cabinet delegation has invited the Presidents of the Indian National Congress and the Moslem league to nominate representatives of the working committee of the two organisations to meet together with the British delegation to continue negotiations. Reuter
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    Jews Blamed For Murder
    132 1 JERUSALEM, Apr. 27.— Maj. Gen. A. J. H. ('assets, Commander of the Sixth Airborne Division, today told the acting Mayor of Tel Aviv that the Jewish community m the city were to blame for the "wilful and brutal murder" of seven British soldiers belonging to that
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    Russia "A Threat To Peace"
    215 1 WASHINGTON. April 27:— "If the United Nations investigates Spain, it should also investigate all the countries behind the 'curtain' of Russian domination," declared representative William B Barry today. In a telegram to Mr. Edward Stettinius, the U.S. Delegate on the UNO Security Council, Mr. Barry
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    30-Mile Walk Of Thanksgiving
    80 1 30-Mile Walk Of Thanksgiving SANTA FE, New Mexico, Apr. 27.— Twenty former members of the 200' h Coast Artillery today walked 30 m hs to El Sanctualio at Chimayo to give thanks for deliverance from Japanese prison camps. ThU fulfilled the pledge they made 1 while prisoners of war three
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    M.P.s To Meet Leaders Of Malaya
    229 1 M.P.s To Meet Leaders Of Malaya The British Government has no imperialistic tendency m nay part of the negotiations with the Rajah of Sarawak, declarsd I t.-Col. D R. Rees-Wil imis, who, with Capt. L. D. Gamr/.ans <who is arriving a few days later), forms the Parliamentary delegation to Sarawak
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    Stocks Recover
    213 1 New Yo k, /pr. 27.- S.o:ks ip covered moderately today chicly '111 iL« i.:\ ct.-d rrv c Ui>j and chemicals. Low-priced mo'»rlmpro rd '0 ev.h tin r-spons^.r-spons^. to ihc disclosure that automovjil?! trunk, and bus product.' war higher thY week desp; t th effects of the steel shortage.
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    Proposal To Split Up Italian Fleet
    454 1 PARIS. April 27:— The 'Big Four" Foreign Ministers, after debating on the Italian naval forces toda,y, set up a committee of experts to discuss the composition of the fleet, it was authoritatively learned. The Ministers decided that, after the claims by Greece and Yugoslavia
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    BRITAIN LEADS WORLD SAYS PREMIER
    262 1 BRITAIN LEADS WORLD SAYS PREMIER NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE, April j 27 —No unbiased observer could j deny that m every part of the world where the British were concerned they were seeking to promote m every possible wav the extension of freedom which they themselves enjoyed, dcclar d the" British Prime Minister.
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    Franco Vote In Spain
    71 1 MADRID, Apr. 27.—ihe Spanish Government contemplates holding a national referendum on July 18, the anniversary of the start of the civil war, on the basis of a yes or no ballot on v hither Franco will continue as the head of the State. It is understood
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    Russian Permits For Azerbaijan
    50 1 TEHERAN, Apr. 27 —The Soviet Consulate m Teheran today informed the United Press correspondent and other foreigners that they still need Russian permits for entry into Azerbaijan. The only means of transportation between Teheran and Azerbaijan are Russian planes of the Intourist Travel Company and cars.—U.P.
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    "Germany is Endangered" —Bishops
    142 1 "Germany is Endangered" Bishops MOERTBERN, GERMANY, Apr. 27.—Catholic bishops of w:?3t Ger- many havo prDtested to the Allied Con rol Council m Berlin that t&« Germans ate forced to live under such harsh occupation laws that the future cf Germany is endangered. A letter critical of military governnv.nt principles and
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    Senate And Loan
    34 1 WASHINGTON, Apr. 28—The final Senate vote on the British loan will be taken next week if the Administration succeeds m its efforts to circumvent the delaying tactics of the Opposition. —Reuter.
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  • Obituary
    DEATH
    37 2 Mrs. Ethel Mclita Dragc nee riiipps aged 54 yrs. at he? residence No. 11 Lorong M ofT Still Rd. Service at Katong Catholic Church at 4 p.m. 28-4-46— thereafter to Bidadarl Cemetery for burial. Dearly Bland.
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  • Article
    The Straits Times Singapore, Monday, April 29, 1946 Strangle-hold On Trade
    1058 2 The Straits Times Singapore, Monday, April 29, 1946 Strangle-hold On Trade What ir, described as a graphical review. illustrating the development of some of the civilian departments under the B.M.A. from September to March" is on display at the Information Centre of the Public Relations Department m Singapore. Un- 1
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  • Other Opinions
    • Letter
      Congress Changes
      111 2 Congress Changes The time fur negotiations is very last approaching. Yet, though Dr. Azad may seek an appropriate representative of the Congress, the lact is according to observers in India, that he is liable to provoke the Muslims' animosity. He is, it appears, regarded as a renegade i io hi*
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    • Letter
      irends In Asia
      160 2 i rends In Asia Political clouds in Asia are far less black than they were a few months ago. There are still, of course, possibilities o; disaster, as in India, where the Moslem League's threat ol civil war cannot be taken lightly, and in Korea, where the American and Russian
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    • Letter
      Farm Labour
      142 2 Trade unionism has been slow to nourish in the countryside, and it is for that reason that agriculture finds itself in an unfavourable labour oosition in an £ge when trade unionism is a major force. There was some reason in the past for preserving: the traditional relationship of
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    WHAT IS HAPPENING IN GERMANY TODAY
    1623 2  - WHAT IS HAPPENING IN GERMANY TODAY Sefton Delmer By Few things Impressed me as much during the war as the accuracy with which the intelligence committees managed to prophrsy the future. And here am I now attempting with my very limited resources to do something similar for you. For the
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  • Man-in-the-Street
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      Small-Holders
      286 2 I am glad that the authorities are pleased with the small-hold-ers' response to the call for starting rubber production. But thp authorities do not seem to know the difficulties of the smallholder and. therefore, I am placing some figures before them. In November 1941 No. 1 sheet was sold
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    • Letter
      Exchange Banks
      78 2 I understand that all banks m Great Britain are now subject to Treasury Control since the B^nk of England has been nationalized: the reason for this innovation being the Government's anxiety to ensure that the banks' deposits shall be utilized to th? best advantage of trade and industry.
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    • Letter
      Oxford University
      89 2 A suggestion has been made that members of Oxford University might like to meet at a reunion dinner, which it Is proposed to hold at Singapore about the end of May. I would be very grateful if those who are interestrd, both those m the Forces and civilians,
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    • Letter
      Trishaw-Drivers
      99 2 Are Singapore's trishaw-drivers recruited exclusively from homes for the mentally defective During the three weeks I have spent m this city I have at various times requested these gentry to take me to Singapore s two leading hotels, the Municipal Building, the Cathay Building, Raffles Pjace and Cecil Street—nil
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    • Letter
      Untitled
      99 2 R.A.F. Civilian Era Judging by his letter, H. F. Chamngtan. Supcri.v.-nd-ing Engineer, cannct be blum.d I far not giving jobs to i who was employed by the A r Ministry Directorate General o. Works when Malaya fell. It is a pity that he did n close the reoscus before. As
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      19 2 MURPHY RADIO ir Electrical Band Spread. ir More Signal Less Noise. Does Not Dri t. Sole Agents m Malaya:
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  • Article
    Governor Stresses Urgency Of Settling "Union" Differences
    420 3 "We Should Not Be Guided By Ex-Malayans In England" irit raits Times Corr: IPOH, Apr. 28. "His Majesty's Government can] rifhtly expect us in Malaya to settle o ir own temporary differences, and this can only be (lone by full and tree consultation
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    Chinese Corporal On Forgery Charge
    75 3 Chinese Corporal On Forgery Charge £t aits Tmes Corr: PENANG. Apr. 27. Appearing in uniforai i 1 the police court today, Oo; Khye Tit, a Corporal in the Iccal volunteer force, was remanded on a rharge of forging certain documents at the Records Office of the Volunteer Headquarters betv.ecn February
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    Historian Condemns Union Methods
    277 3 Historian Condemns Union Methods Straits Times Corr: LONDON, Apr. 27. The historian. Mr. Arthur Bryant, m a leading article m today's Illustrated London News, asserts that the story of the means employed to enforce the new Malayan Union makes painful reading for anyone valuing th P English tradition of respect
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    Advisory Council Meeting On Thursday
    52 3 Advisory Council Meeting On Thursday Singapore's Advisory Council will hold its first open meeting at Government House on Thursday at 10 a m. The latest Gazette notification announces that Mr. E. R. Koek has been appointed a member of the Council in place of Major H. R. S. Zehnder, who
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    INDIANS WIN ATHLETIC HONOURS
    355 3 INDIANS WIN ATHLETIC HONOURS unto v^uii. .r^.u.rtL.l LUMPUR, Apr. 27-No records were m::de but excellent performances were put In by individuals I and tc arcs m the Malaya Command Athletic championships j'■ ich o luded here today. p rizes ere distributed by Lt.Gen. Mcsservey, whose chamLShip trophy was won by
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    Strong Demand For Sterling Tin Shares
    204 3 Strong Demand For Sterling Tin Shares The Malayan Sharebrokers Association in its report for the fortnight ended Apr. 27, says that business in all sections of the share markets continues on a small scale with no major changes since the la;;t report. Advices from upcountry indicate a low but steady
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    Market Report
    231 3 Kampong Lanjuts, Kampong Kamuntings, Kuala Kampars, Kundangs. Laruts, Pungahs, Rawang Concessions and Takuapas while Rawang Tinflelds cam e to business at 5 9 and 6/-. Dollar issues are steady, If rather quiet. Batu Selangors offer at $1.45, Hong Fa Us are 93, 95c, with bids wanted for Hitams,
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    Rehabilitation Costs Crux Of Rubber Problem
    163 3 Rehabilitation Costs Crux Of Rubber Problem Straits Times Corr: LONDON. April 27:— Commenting on the criticism of t*ie lack of government rehabilitation policy for the Malayan rubber industry made by Mr. T. B. Barlow, out-going chairman of the Rubber Growers' Association, at the Association's annual ereneral meeting in London on
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    Military Police To Impound Certain Impound Certain Vehicles: GOC's Orders
    418 3 Military Police To Impound Certain Impound Certain Vehicles: GOC's Orders M::jo:-(»€»i. L. II. (ox, (l.O.C. Singapore District, has issued orders to the military police to impound all civilian type vehicles bearing the designations CEV, CV and CAM. The only legal registration on vehicles used by civilians is cither the normal
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      411 3 NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thit by an Agreement dated the 24th da/ nf April. 1946. A. SAMAD carrying oh business of "LOTUS RESTAURANT at No. 141. Selepie Road. Si: has ar.rccc! to transfer his of -LOTUS RESTAURANT 1 I *ith the goodwill and cquipn-.ont thereof as a going concern
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      309 3 For Delivery May/June one DC. Generator. 14 K.W., 240 Volts, coupled direct to 25 II.P. Dtewl Engine. Complete with MCMMtlH A! o One DC. Generator. 20 K.W.. 240 Volts. coupled direct to 35 HP. Dietel Engine. Complete with accessories. For enquiries please apply to Box No. 831 ST. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY
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  • Article
    International Control Of Atom Development
    230 4 Recommendation In Official U.S. Report MANCHESTER, Apr. 27.— The formation ot an international atomic development administration" of scientists, technicians and engineers from all major .ountiies of the world is recommended m a United States State Department report on international contvol of atomic energy to be
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    Penang Race Handicaps
    182 4 Straits Times Corr: PENANO. Apr. 21.—The following are the handicaps for the first day of Penang races on May 4: Hcrses Class 1, Div. 1, 5Vi fur.: Jesanne 11.5: Krishna 9.8; Sunbeam 9.6; Micky Rooney 8.10; Wymerins; 8.4; The Pathan 8.2; Tepong 7.10. Horses Class 1. Div.
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    Seremban East And West Cub
    149 4 Straits Times Corr: SEREMBAN, Apr. 26—With a view to promoting goodwill and fellowship between members of the Forces and the public, the East and West Club was established at the ACS. School Hall, Seremban, yesterday. There was a large gathering present including members of the
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    Commons Questions On Malaya
    296 4 Commons Questions On Malaya Straits Times Corr: LONDON, Apr. 27:—Malayan matters are again prominent m the questions set down for answering m the House of Commons after recess. Major Sir Jocelyn Lucas (Cons.) will ask on May 30: Is the Colonial Secretary aware that there are still serving m England
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    Stage And Screen Stars Arrive
    106 4 Two BiitLsh stage and screen stars. Roger Livesey and his wife, known on the stage as Miss Ursula Jeans, are among the members of an ENSA troupe which has arrived m Singapore :.nd is to present shortly "Barretts of Wimpole Street" and "It Depends On
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    Drawn Game
    70 4 A strong Singapore Amateur Football Association team held the R.A.F. to a draw for two goals all In a friendly game of soccer before a huge crowd at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. SharifT Madon put the S.A.F.A. team ahead soon after the start, the airmen replying through
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    DERBY WIN F.A. CUP
    302 4 LONDON, Apr. 28. Derby County won the F.A. Cup .at Wembley yesterday, beatmg Charlton Athletic by 4 goals to 1 after one of the most sensational game s seen for many ytar.^. The King, the Queen ar.d Pr.ncrss Elizabeth saw the match, m which players of
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    Home Soccer And Rugby
    348 4 LONDON, Apr. 27— League South: Birml' gham City 0, Wolverhampton Wanderers 1: Brentford 5, Nottingham Forest 1; Chelsea 3, Portsmouth 0; Coventry City 2, Aston Villa 2; Plymouth Argyle 1, Mill wall 2; Southampton 1, Fulham 1; Swansea Town 2, Luton Town 0; Tottenham Hotspur 1,
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      677 4 MI9SING HAROLD ERNEST DARVILLE, factory Manager, London it Eastern Printing Co. Ltd., Singapore. Missing since 11th February, 1942. Any into; mation gratefully received by the Secretary, 11 Keppel Road, Singapore, on behalf of the family now m England. NOTICE. PEAT. M Alt Wit K. MITCHELL CO. Chance of Address Ist
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  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
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      241 4 SINGAPORE RADIO RED NETWORK from noon M Z pm. and 6 30 to II pm on IV metre* from nann to 3 p.m. on 4.825 mes/sec In (1 metre band and from 7 45 to 9.3* pm on 4 78 msc/sec Ir 01 metre band. CHINESE noon to 1.15 p.m.
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