The Straits Times, 14 April 1947
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Title Section18 1947-04-14 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHEu JS4S. Mt.Hl PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, APRIL 14, 1947. PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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Article, Illustration262 1947-04-14 1 Detective And Wife Shot And Stabbed, Young Son Wounded him with knives. -The unfortunate couple were returning home from the City Park with their son, when their murderers, believed to be members of the notorious Bunga Raya Gang, closed m on them from both sides262 words
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Article184 1947-04-14 1 PARIS, Sunday. MILTON Reynolds, Chicago pen manufacturer, who hopes to fly round the world m less than five days, arrived at Orly airport, Paris, at 9.55 a.m. today. He left again for Cairo after 40 minutes refuelling, and 49 minutes behind the record time fie has set184 words
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Article23 1947-04-14 1 LONDON, Sunday.— The Soviet Union and India have arranged for an exchange of dlplomatio representatives of ambassadorial rank, Moscow radio said today.— Reuter.Reuter - 23 words
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Article33 1947-04-14 1 PARIS, Sunday:— Two Maiiapascan deputies of the French Republic have been arrested by the authorities In Madagascar, at cording to reports reaching hart from Antanarive, capital of Madagascar. Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article39 1947-04-14 2 WASHINGTON, Sunday. The army has announced that it has invited 31 leaders m the rubber ir.dustry to join the army and navy m developing plans for developing rubber supplies m the event of a national emergency. —UP.UP - 39 words
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Article41 1947-04-14 2 PARIS, Sunday.— The French Government's "Axe Committee" under the Premier, M Ramadl^.r. yesterday completed its task of discharging 50,000 civil servant* by dismissing more than 20.000 employees of tihe Ministries cf Navy. Air, War, National Def?nce ai.d Interior. ReuterReuter - 41 words
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Article41 1947-04-14 2 BERLIN, Sunday. lw lye million yards of fabric, manuiactured m the United States 7one of Germany and valued at U.S. $3,500,000 hav c *>ee n sold to Afghanistan, the United Sates Economic D vision ann unced last night. Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article216 1947-04-14 2 DE GAULLE'S PLANS PARIS, Sunday. GEN. de Gaulle was expected I to announce officially the formation of his "Union of. French people" early next: week, it was reported here yea- 1 terday. Gen. de Gau.le, who last Monday m a speech at Strasbourg sharply critlsed the French Constitut.on and theUP - 216 words
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Advertisement310 1947-04-14 2 MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE The Municipal Commissioners invite applications for appointment to the posts of ASSISTANT TREASURER. FINANCIAL. A OFFICE ASSISTANT. MUNICIPAL TREASURERS DEPT. MUNICIPAL ENGINEERS DEPT. on a 3 years' Agreement In the first instance QUALFICATIONS Applications should not be over 32 years of age and should hold a recognised310 words
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349 1947-04-14 3 Penang Suggestion For University From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Sunday. CO that graduates with their academic achievements can be equally useful m whatever walk of life they choose to pursue,'" the future University College of Malaya should introduce extension courses m tin mining, rubber349 words
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Article191 1947-04-14 3 OCCUPATION ECHO: MAN BOUND OVER From Oar Own Correspondent KLANQ Sunday. THE accused should not De 1 puclshed as he helped to safeguard the public during the occupation m collaboration with the Anti-Japanese Party which had been organised to fight for the cause of the Allies. This was the submission191 words
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56 1947-04-14 3 From Our Own Correspondent fmww PENANG, Sunday. T-HE site of the Malayan University College "need not 1 necessarily be m the capital of the country," said Sir Alexander Carr-Saunders, head of the Higher Education Commission today m a Press interview at the conclusion56 words
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Article90 1947-04-14 3 from Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Sunday. "A LNIVERSITY of Malaya whose medium at instruction n is English will not be acceptable to the Malays," according to the Penang Muslim Chamber of Commerce m a memorandum which they submitted to the Carr-Saunders Commission on Higher Education90 words
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Article520 1947-04-14 3 THE following donations have been received by the Salvation Army m their annual appeal for funds $500: Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Franklin; Sino British Engineering Corporation. $400: Lee Rubber Co. Ltd. $300: Mr. W. G. Steven, Diethelm St Co., Hooglandt A Co. $350: Shell Co. of520 words
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Advertisement274 1947-04-14 3 STEWART McINTYRE LIMITED ENGINEERS (f BUILDERS If you are considering new or expanded facilities we would welcome an opportunity to help you translate your ideas into a sound construction programme* 45. Orchard Road, Singapore Telephone: 4061 Telegrams: Construct ALL t n PBC-WAJt QualrHea a»4 Onules for Woodworks. Ironworks, Rubber ■states,274 words
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Advertisement299 1947-04-14 3 Pains m Back Gone m 3 Hours If you suffer terrible, sharp pslns or dull wearing down aches In pack or sides, you can't get rid of thrse with ordinary medicines because you must kill the terms tn your kidneys. Othar symptoms of Kidney and Bladder Disorders are Scanty, Frequent299 words
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691 1947-04-14 4 The Straits Times Singapore, Monday, Apr. 14, 1947. MacDonald And Brooke Mr. M-.colm Mac Donald took a most unusual course last week m issuing a direct, formal ard public reply to statements made by Mr. Anthony Brooke m Singapore. It is almost unheard of for an individual to be named691 words
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Letter270 1947-04-14 4 DOES Mr. R. H. C. Lim think that his plea or words of advice with regard to those who were picked out m the concentration camps is going to comfort or console any of those who have lost their loved ones? "It is not fair...." cried Mr. lim.270 words
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Letter61 1947-04-14 4 ON the same page of your issue of today (Apr. 12) you print the news of a daring armed robbery m River Valley Road and also the appointment of a highly placed police officer to be Film Censor. Surely tJiere are plenty of people other thru police61 words
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192 1947-04-14 4 A KEDAH - A KEDAH By CORRESPONDENT An English Labourer's Living Costs The basic agricultural wage is £4 per week, or £208 per annum. No income tax is paid on this figure for a family of three. Outlay for essential requirements for a, man and his wife192 words
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Advertisement132 1947-04-14 4 CLASSIFIED ADS. BROWN— Penang on 9th April, 1947, to Zoe. wife of J.C. Brown, a daughter HEYNELL-BAKER. On the 9th inst. to Pamela wife of T. Reynell-Baker. a daughter, both well. On Saturday 19th April 7 a.m. at the Church of Visitation, Seremban, Miss Yoong Yuen Moi to Leong Tet132 words
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Advertisement22 1947-04-14 4 ETERNft PROTECTED PRECISION, THE RESULT OF 90 YEARS RESEARCH AND EXPERIENCE A LIMITED SELECTION OF GENTS WATERPROOF MODELS AT 16, COLLYER QUAY22 words
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Advertisement115 1947-04-14 4 $aP* THE LITTLE SHOP is now showing A New Collection of GAY SUMMER MODELS R.tt||l£fjf4 ff»*^ OPTICIRN Fellow ot the Inst. Ophthalmic Opticians (England) Fellow of the Worshipful Company of Bpectacle- Maker* iEiu Freeman of the Cltv of London OPTICIAN 8* APPOINTMENT TO m. roacsa south cast ama RAFFLES PLACE115 words
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10 1947-04-14 5 Employers Want No Interference With Labour Association Meets Union Adviser10 words
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Article, Illustration58 1947-04-14 5 A reader who signs himself "Always Straits Times Reader' took this picture of an accident which occurred opposite the Ttonf Bahru People's Restaurant recently. The reader was passing the spot with his camera, saw the accident which involved a lorry, a motor-rycle and a trisha and took a picture of58 words
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7 1947-04-14 5 Two Bodies To Fight 'Tea' Money Landlords7 words
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Article13 1947-04-14 5 The Kamala Circus is giving three shows daily.13 words
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Article41 1947-04-14 5 SEREMBAN, Sunday.— A Public Relations Department information centre has been opened at Tampin and is housed m the old Customs checking station. This is the second information centre to be opened m Negrl Sembilan, the first being at Seremban.41 words
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244 1947-04-14 5 EIGHTY Indian labourers who have been on strike on a Johore estate for nearly seven weeks will not return to work and will not leave the estate. They struck work after five colleagues were given notice of dismissal for picking coconuts without permission. Although the244 words
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Article, Illustration85 1947-04-14 5 DEV. Brother Alban has been appointed Director of St. m Patrick's Ins- titution, Singapore. Brother Alban, who was born m Malacca, his spent many years as a teacher of St. Joseph's Institution and other Christian Brother s' schools m Malaya. He was enter- Brother Alban tamed to85 words
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Article50 1947-04-14 5 WASHINGTON, Sunday. United SUtes officials said today that the American aid programme for Korea Involving $500,000,000 was well along m the planning stage. As tenUtively outlined m several versions of the plan under discussion, a three-year programme is Involved. The costs would be spread over that period.— Renter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article321 1947-04-14 5 Traction Company have a second time rejected an appeal by Mr. Justice Jobling to return to work. Mr. Justice Jobling, expressly appointed by the Governor, Sir Franklin Gimson, has for nearly a month been conducting an Inquiry Into 17 demands served upon the Company by the321 words
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Article63 1947-04-14 5 The Ex-Service Association of i Malaya (Singapore Branch) is holding a re-union supper dance at the Pegasus Club, at the Vo- i lunteer Drill Hall. Beach Road or. April 17 at 8 p.m. A dance orchestra will be In attendance and there will also be a bar at63 words
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167 1947-04-14 5 Mrs. Brooke Replies To Gov. Gen. LONDON Sunday pOMMENTING on the recent statement by the GovernorGeneral ut the Maiayan Union, Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald, that anti-cession feeling m Sarawak was that one of a minority, Mrs. Anthony Brooke, writes m the Times today: "He «Mr MacDonai D does not say167 words
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69 1947-04-14 5 TELEPHONE STRIKE STILL ON WASHINGTON, Sunday. Tha American Telephone and Te.egraph Company rejected a Union proposal for opening negotiations m the telephone strike and effort to settle ihe six-day old nationwide walkout have reached a new deadlock. Labour department officials are seeking a new formula that might provide a basisUP - 69 words
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Article22 1947-04-14 5 The Malayan Democratic Union at a meeting yesterday decided to apply for exemption under the Societies Ordinance, which will be enforced shortly.22 words
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Advertisement148 1947-04-14 5 THE RUBBER ESTATE AGENCY OF LONDON (MALAYA) LTD. WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE SIPS. F. (STRAITS AOENCT) SECRETARIES OR AGENTS FOR The Batu Kanan Bubber A Coconut The Remfield Bubber EsUtes Ltd. Plantations Ltd. The Sedfeley (FMS) Bobber Co. Ltd. The Bukit Tupah Bubber Estate* Ltd The Sempah Bubber Estates148 words
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Advertisement36 1947-04-14 5 FIRST IN THE FIELD NYLON TELESCOPIC WATER PROOF Ladies Swim Suits $18. COTTON BASKET WEAVE 38 for Furnishings $2.25 a yd.' FANCY PRINTED RAYON for dresses $3.50 a yd. WASSIAMULL'S TAILORS OUTFITTERS High Street, Tel: 3454.36 words
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Miscellaneous220 1947-04-14 6 CROSSWORD No. 227 ACROSS SOM'TTON TO CROSSWORD No. lit 1 .Seise the wbole and write ln a large band (7); 5. Obedient and res. MOTE B|QU IRULOUB pectful (7); 9. Instil Into (5); 10. A ORUST jftU jRMjBh RM£ I dissenter from the orthodox 11. C A M B R220 words
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11 1947-04-14 7 EASTER WEEK STILL AFFECTS LOCAL SHARE MARKET By A Market Correspondent11 words
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Article37 1947-04-14 7 BOMBAY. Friday —Free trading was restored In the Bombay bullion market yesterday with the withdrawal of the March 10 declaration of an emergency and the fixing of ceilings for forward deliveries—a P.37 words
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Article81 1947-04-14 7 Rubber outputs for March of the following companies were: lbs. Changkat Serdang Bfctates Ltd. 29.560 Haytor Rubber Estates Ltd. 10.100 Lunas Rubber Estate* Ltd. 48.700 The Nyalas Rubber Estates Ltd. 44.500 The Tapah Rubber Estates Ltd. *****7, AJlenby Rubber Co.. Ltd. 43.000 Benta Rubber Estates Ltd. 65.000 Jeram81 words
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Article348 1947-04-14 8 One-All Draw With Scotland (From Vernon Morgan, Renter's sports editor) LONDON, Saturday. THE much vaunted English soccer team, described by many critics as one of the best ever, could only draw 1-1 with Scotland at Wembley stadium this afternoon before 99,000 spectators which included the Prime Minister,348 words
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Article82 1947-04-14 8 LONDON, Sanday- Tb« KnrUsh Football Association Cap final at Wembley on April 26 win be between Charlton Athletic and the second divlsiancrs, Burnley, as a result of today's replayed semi-final between Burnley and Liverpool at Manchester. Seventytwo thousand spectators saw centreforward Harrison score the winning goalReuter - 82 words
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Article177 1947-04-14 8 LONDON, Sunday.— England U to make three changes from the side which drew with Scotland at Wem- j biey yesterday when they meet Prance! ,In an International Soccer match at I Highbury on May 3. Lowe of Aston Villa come* In far Jatmstone of Blackpool at left half,Reuter - 177 words
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Article180 1947-04-14 8 AIR Ministry <D.GW> beat th* 8 R.C. uy 11 runs m a match played on the Club padang yesterday s.ft.c Clarke c Campbell b Watts Bain c Rabot b Watts Rose b Chopard de Sous* c Rabot b Watts Perry b Rabot Ebert b Chopard Campbell180 words
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Article114 1947-04-14 8 THE Chinese Athletes scored a convincing four-nil 1 victory over R-A. J. Baae H.Q. m a friendly fame at the Stadium yesterday. The Chinese were by far the superior side and had scored three goals m the first half. For the Chinese, Hoi Meng114 words
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Article237 1947-04-14 8 CHANGI BEAT CHINESE rE Combined Cbangi XI scored 205 for five m reply to the B.C.R.C. score of 105 m a cricket match at Changi yesterday. Scores were: 8.C. 8.C. Khoo Ong Lee lbw J. 9. Smith 0 Low Kee Pow et Legget b Tibbie 7 Cheore Thiam Slew ct237 words
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Article174 1947-04-14 8 .piAYINO for the Colonials I against the Indians at the Police ground yesterday Ratnayake scored an unbeaten century. Th« Colonials declared with three wickets down for 200. Stumps were drawn at 5 p.m. and the Indians had lost six wickets for 52 runs. Scorn were: COLONIALS B.174 words
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Article50 1947-04-14 8 Rugby Player Dies HALIFAX, Sunday. THE Rugby Leapnc gun* 1 here yesterday between Halifax and Dewabury ended after 65 minutes when Hudson Irving, Halifax and Cumberland county forward, was injured and died within a minute or two on the touch line. Irving had played for 12 seasons with Halifax. Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article85 1947-04-14 8 AMSTERDAM, Sunday Tne International Youth Football Tournament which was played this week was won by the Amsterdam Football Club. AJax Bolklubbed of Denmark were third and the Sea Cadets of Britain were fourth. A P. S.C.C. soccer team t» Junior Civil Service Association today at 5.1585 words
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