The Straits Times, 9 June 1947
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Title Section18 1947-06-09 1 The straits times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845. 'EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JUNE 9, 1947. PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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Article, Illustration130 1947-06-09 1 Dutch 'Gatecrash Tengah TTHE X.L.M. Constellation air1 liner "Nijmegen" landed 12 passengers from Amsterdam at Tengafi airfield, Singapore, last Saturday, and picked up another 12 Singapore passengers before flying on to Batavia. The RAF. had warned KJL.M. Tengah was unsuitable for Constellations. The X.L.M. President, Dr. A. PLESMAN, photographed by130 words
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714 1947-06-09 1 i NEW DELHI, Sunday. THE Viceroy, Viscount Mountbatten, has called for the resignation of all members of the present Interim Cabinet, according to United Press reports. It is believed that this step has been taken to prepare the way for the setting714 words
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Article, Illustration50 1947-06-09 1 The last "Christ" of the Oberamrnergan Passion Play, Alois Lang (centre.) He was fined 1,000 marks by a Frankfurt denazification court on a charge of having been a Nazi follower. After the fine had been imposed, Lang offered himself for a secondary role m the next Passion Play. A.P. picture.AP - 50 words
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Article187 1947-06-09 1 Fears Of Soviet Influence NEW YORK, Sunday. A WARNING that the partitioning of India might lead to an increase of Soviet influence m the western and eastern states of Pakistan was given by Professor Taraknath Das, visiting professor at the Institute of Publ c Affairs of New York University, mReuter - 187 words
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Article80 1947-06-09 1 TOKIO. Sunday.— The Government's final plan for the control of coal mines will probably be revealed publioly within a few days after finishing touches by the Commerce and Industry Ministry ar.d the Economic Stabilisation Board, according to the Jiji Press. The general outlines of theUP - 80 words
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Article90 1947-06-09 1 NEW DELHI, Sunday. UR. GANDHI a long opponent m of any partition of India, yesterday appealed to the AllIndia Congress Party Committee to ratify the British independence plan which provides for such partition. Speaking at an evening prayer meeting, Mr. Gandhi, said: "After all, to err90 words
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Article306 1947-06-09 1 BATAVIA, Sunday. THE Indonesian Republican Government's counter memo1 randum to the Dutch note suggesting an interim federal government for Indonesia was today handed to the Dutch authorities. Reliable Indonesian sources say it accepts m principle the Dutch proposal but emphasises the government must be ofReuter - 306 words
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Article81 1947-06-09 1 COLOMBO, Sunday.— Officials in Government clerical and similar services who do not return to work before June 10 without a. valid excuse will not be permitted to resume their duties and their services will be discontinued, the Chief Secretary C. H. Collins, told a press conferenceReuter - 81 words
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Article232 1947-06-09 1 MANILA, Sunday. THE case against 3J. Japanese 1 soldiers who are alleged to have terrorized villagers and farmers of the remote Bukidnon province of northern Mindanao for almost two years by cannibalistic practices was disclosed today by a United States War Crimes investigator. Written confessionsAP - 232 words
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100 1947-06-09 1 DAMON RUNYAN STORIES FOR STRAITS TIMES FHE Straits Times will pub1 lish next Thursday the first of a series of short stories by the famous American writer, Damon Runyan. Next Thursday's story is "Too Much Pep,' wftiich introduces a typical Runyan tough character, Ignaz the Wolf, who has effective, if100 words
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Article31 1947-06-09 1 FRANKFURT, Sunday. An American soldier was shot to death yesterday by a Russian who had crossed into the American zone illegally. The Russian therj committed suicide —A P31 words
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Article225 1947-06-09 1 DAMASCUS, Sunday. A JEWISH terrorist reported to be a member of the Btern Gang was arrested today near the Syrian-Palestine border, disguised as an Arab. He claimed to be one of a number of Jews who escaped la the Jail break from Acre Prison last month.Reuter - 225 words
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Advertisement106 1947-06-09 1 jflHHwiN ONE EVENING ml yrß LOVELIER ■I WMt amazed at tbe difference m my com- B^^^fl plexioo after I bad uted 1 Poudre Tokalon. It bad a -•^^f^^^ ||1 lovely, aoA bloom. Tiny y' blemishes had disappeared. JF x. Hf Even without my mirror I 4m- would have known I106 words
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536 1947-06-09 2 The Times Parliamentary Correspondent LONDON, Sunday. ALTHOUGH the British Cabinet as a whole has not considered Gen. Marshall's speech on the reconstruction of Europe, his offer of American economic assistance to Europe has been well received officially m London.The Times - 536 words
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Article185 1947-06-09 2 MUNICH, Sunday. GERMANY, represented by U a conference of democratically elected State Premiers, en Friday formulated a series of demands for presentation to the victor powers. The demands were remarkable al.ke for their boldness and comprehensiveness. They were contained m resolutions drawn up at a confereneoReuter - 185 words
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Article136 1947-06-09 2 TIENTSIN. Sunday. Martial law here would be lifted as soon as possible, the vice-Commander of the Martial Law Headquarters, Gen. Lv Chl-ching. told a press conference. He said curfew would be relaxed but press censorship would continue, with newspapers having to submit full page proofs.Reuter - 136 words
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Article30 1947-06-09 2 WASHINGTON, Sunday. The Secretary of State, Gen. George Marshall, has recommended to Congress a resolution authorising United States membership m the newly-created South Pacific Commission. A P30 words
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120 1947-06-09 2 Siam Gets Millions From Lotteries From Our Own Correspondent BANGKOK, Sunday. REVENUE of 16,000,000 baht is derived annually by the Siamese Government from the issue of lottery tickets. to a foreign national, no more such applications would be accepted after June 15 owing to the probability of British evacuation within120 words
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Article98 1947-06-09 2 YORK. Sunday.— The general manager of the Travel Association of Great Britain, Mr. J. G. Bridges yesterday said that English manners ware deteriorating deplorably. He suggested as a remedy to point out to beers "politely but firmly" that their manners were "awful". "No one likes to be toldAP - 98 words
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Article76 1947-06-09 2 ATHENS, Sunday— The harbour authorities at Piraeus, port of Athens, have been warned to look out for six Bulgarian political refugees said to have escaped m a boat from the concentration camp on the island of Syra off southeastern Greece, reported the Athens news agency. The refugees areReuter - 76 words
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Article43 1947-06-09 2 OTTAWA. Sunday— The Chinese Ambassador to Canada, Mr. Lin Chieh, yesterday tolJ the Governor-General. Field Marshal Alexander, during his presentation of letters of credence that with "the rapid development of modern aviation, Canada and China have become really close neighbours." A.P.AP - 43 words
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Article46 1947-06-09 2 ATHENS. Sunday— Accused of taking part In a plot to separate Macedonia from Greece, eight Macedonian civilians, sentenced to death by a military court, were shot m Salonika yesterday. It had been alleged that they were members of the Slav terroristic organisation "Okrans."— Rcuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Article78 1947-06-09 2 FOLKESTONE. Sunday— Scores of British tourists, who crossed the English Channel on Friday for continental holidays. returned yesterday because of the French rail strike. The channel steamer. Isle of Thanet. brought 150 passengers from Calais yesterday. Normally on a Saturday she brings 800 or 900. The difference mAP - 78 words
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Article60 1947-06-09 2 OSLO. Sunday— King Haakon decorated Admiral Sir John Cunningham, the British First Sea Lord, with the Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav. m a ceremony aboard H.M. aircraft-carrier Vengeance yesterday. Other British officers decorated were Capt. J.A. Miller, who received the Order of St. Olav, and PettyAP - 60 words
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Article76 1947-06-09 2 FRANKFURT. Sunday.— Sladko Kvaternik, former War Minister and Commander-in-Chlef of the armed forces of the independent "quisling" Croat Government, was sentenced to death by shooting by the Croat State Court yesterday. Dr. CoasK. former Croat Finance Minister. Dr. Alajbegovitch, former Croat Army Minister, and Ivan Percevich, formerReuter - 76 words
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Article40 1947-06-09 2 PARIS, Sunday— The present frontier between Ethiopia and French Somaliland has been officially fixed by an exchange of letters between the French Minister at Addis Ababa and the Ethiopian Government after a mixed frontier commission had reported. —Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article51 1947-06-09 2 VIENNA, Sunday— An indication that the British authorities here expected British troops would have left Austria before the end of this year was given In the British army "routine orders" yesterday. The orders stated that as six months' notice was required for the marriage of a British51 words
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Article295 1947-06-09 2 The Times Correspondent DELHI, Sunday. STEPS being taken to expedite the "national" partition of Punjab and Bengal are envisaged m the Indian piocedural plan, as well as arrangements for early referenda m the North-West Frontier Province and the Sylhet District of Assam. The referenda will be necessary295 words
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Advertisement959 1947-06-09 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY FERTILISES AVAILABLE Sun-irled Humus U obtainable free 01 charge at Alexandra Road Sewase Disposal Works. ApDUcants must supply lorry and 2 labourers for loading. Apply for particulars and permit* to Municipal Engineer's Dept. Munlclcal Offices. NOTICE Mr. K. C. Chla. otherwise known as Chia Kuan Cheng formerly959 words
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Advertisement528 1947-06-09 2 NOTICES INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS OF MALAYA The Board of Examiners propose to bold Grade II Draftsman and Grade I Tracer examinations m August 1947. Interested draftsmen and tracers should inquire In writing to the Hon. Secretary. P.O. Box No. 569. Singapore, before July 15th. 1947. THE BOMBAY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY,528 words
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Advertisement808 1947-06-09 2 NOTICES NOTICE As fom 9th June. 1947 Mr. Wee Chwee Kiat otherwise known as Ng Kiat is no longer employed by us as a Bill-collector. BEE HUAT Co. Ltd.. 131. Beach Road. Singapore. ROAD NOTICE P.W.D. JOHORE The bridge at the 123 rd mile. Johora Bahru Gemas Road, approximately \<2808 words
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Advertisement278 1947-06-09 2 BRITISH STORES DISPOSAL BOARD (SINGAPORE) PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BT TENDEK BT ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF DISPOSALS, FAR EASTERN AREA (M.0.5.) Particulars of vehicles comprising Dodge 15 ewts 4x4. Chevrolet 3-ton 4x4. Ford 3-ton 4x4. Dodge 3-ton 4x2. etc.. have been circulated to Contractors registered In the British Stores Disposal278 words
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Article318 1947-06-09 3 Weakness Invites Aggression KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sunday. PRESIDENT Truman warned Americans m a speech here last night that the disintegration of the United States military forces since the surrender of Germany and Japan was an "encouragement to nations to regard the weakness on the part318 words
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Article457 1947-06-09 3 Vietnam Declares Terms SAIGON, Sunday. rE President of the Vietnam Government, Mr. Ho Chi Minn, yesterday expressed the belief that the resumption of negotiations between French and Vietnamese Nationalists would be facilitated if the French Government made a fresh and clear declaration regarding Vietnam m the same way as theReuter - 457 words
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Article40 1947-06-09 3 YOKOHAMA, Sunday— An estimated 750 families of American personnel stationed m Japan are expected to arrive monthly beginning July 8, Army Headquarters said today m announcing a speed-up m the construction of housing units.— A.P.AP - 40 words
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Article156 1947-06-09 3 TORNADOES FLOODS HIT U.S. CHICAGO, Sunday. FLOODS and tornadoes yesterday made new destructive assaults that caused at least 14 deaths, left thoU 1 sands homeless and damaged much property. Swollen rivers spilled over their banks m lowa, Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, Nebraska and Kansas, and a tornado struck m Pennsylvania andAP - 156 words
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Article507 1947-06-09 3 GENEVA, Sunday. WHILE the ex-Premier of Hungary, Mr. Ferenc Nagy, was saying at Geneva that there had been no constitutional reasons for his resignation from the Premiership, the new Premier, Mr. Lajos Dinnyes, held his first Press conference m Budapest yesterday. Mr Dinnyes, during a two-hourReuter; AP - 507 words
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159 1947-06-09 3 LEAMINGTON, Sunday THE former Foreign Secre tary, Mr. Anthony Eden, yesterday criticised the British Labour Party for "brutal frankness" toward the Soviet Union and "patronising criticism" of the United States. Referring to the Labour Party's new interpretation of foreign policy, a pamphlet entitled "Cards on159 words
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Advertisement196 1947-06-09 3 STEWART MdNTYRE LIMITED ENGINEERS BUILDER^ If you are delaying a decision to proceed with reconstruct tion because prices are higq we would welcome the oppor^ tunity to discuss your need* now to ensure that material will be available when requix* cd. 45, Orchard Road, Singapore Telephone: 4061 Telegram*: Construct SM/2.196 words
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Obituary16 1947-06-09 4 ALLEN. Francis Georfte. late of Singapore. Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh. on June 4th.. at Exeter.16 words
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1100 1947-06-09 4 The Straits Times Singapore, Monday, June 9, 1947. Bull-Dozers In The Union One of the must extraordinary Government flascoes ever known m Malaya is the Short-Term Food Production Department which has just been wound up and written off m the Malayan Union. Since there is only one other government m1,100 words
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Article43 1947-06-09 4 Mr. E. S. Gomcsz and Mr. and Mrs. R. A. D'Cruz and family are grateful to all those who sent floral tributes, messages of condolence, rendered personal assistance, paid visits and attended the funeral of Mrs. Anne Gomesz on 31st May. 1947.43 words
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Article142 1947-06-09 4 MADRID. Sunday— The Corporate Chamber of Spain last night approved the Succession Law. making Spain a nominal monarchy with Gen. Franco as Head of State. The law was approved m the Chamber by acclamation. In a speech defending the Succession Law the Chamber's President, Senor Esteban Bilbao,Reuter - 142 words
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1341 1947-06-09 4 ALL who have watched the progress of the Punjab from 1919 on, through dyarchy and beyond, will endorse the opinion of Malik Sir Khizar Hyat Khan, the former Premier, that a decision to divide the province would reverse the process of beneficial developmentThe Times - 1,341 words
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476 1947-06-09 4 THOSE Who have undertaken the task of organising an anti-tuberculosis campaign should pay full at- tention to the sociological aspects of the problem. It would be regrettable if too much energy and expenditure were given to the building and equipping of a specialised hospital476 words
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Letter94 1947-06-09 4 AT present the cost-of-liv- me: allowance granted to the Singapore MuniciDal employees Is a monthly allowance of $30, plus 40% of salary. The Municipal Commissioners are to be congratulated on their magnanimity and understanding. Th frovernment omnlo^es are still drawing the Pyke allowance of $10 plus 3094 words
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Letter65 1947-06-09 4 WHEN the Japs were here we could see shirts, pants, socks, putties, etc. hanging out of the Cathay Building windows. Then the British officers came and took over the building, and today we see the same thing. Can't the officers hang out their washing elsewhere? It Is a65 words
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Advertisement827 1947-06-09 4 CLASSIFIED ADS. At Lily Maternity Clinic. 690 Berangoon Road, at 9 a.m. Saturday. 7th June. 1947, to Jean Rosemarie, wife of Theo. Lcijssius, a baby boy Louis Irving. Both well. KERR On 6 June. 1947 at K.K. Hospital, Singapore, to TOizabeth Mary wife of John W. O. Kerr. a son.827 words
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Advertisement17 1947-06-09 4 "MIRA" Stainless steel -15 jewels Swiss Waterproof lever $95including strong plastic strap, unbreakable glass. 16 Collyer Quay.17 words
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Advertisement122 1947-06-09 4 fr»*^OPTSCIBM Fellow of tne mst. OOut.n t unic uutitum* -linirland) Fellow of the Worshipful Comnar.v qf Soertarle-Makers <Ene PreemaD of the City of London. OPTICIAN BY APPOINTMENT TO R. M. FORCES SOUTH EAST ASIA 6 BAFFLES PLACE ,OPP. LITTLES PHONE 8O64» THE LITTLE SHOP will present A Collection of Gowns122 words
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423 1947-06-09 5 DUTCH WANT TENGAH LANDING PRIVILEGES Surprise Stop By Constellation THE Netherlands Government will negotiate with the British Government to secure the use of the Royal Air Force-controlled Tengah airfield, Singapore, for daily landings of Dutch (X.L.M.). Constellation aircraft operating between Amsterdam and Batavia. A Dutch civil aviation representative m Singapore423 words
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Article, Illustration96 1947-06-09 5 Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Jacob, photographed by the Straits Times yesterday after their wedding at the Maghain Aboth Synagogue Singapore. Mrs. Jacob was formerly Miss Katie Meyer Saul, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Saul, of Seremban. Mr. Jacob m the son of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Jacob, of Singapore.96 words
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Article, Illustration340 1947-06-09 5 MR. G. E. N. Oehlers, president of the old Rafflesians Association, said at Raffles Institution Founder's Day over the week end that students at the Institution would now have extensive playing fields if the original truste:s of the Ins;itute had not sold the land assigned by Sir340 words
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Article101 1947-06-09 5 Scholarship For S'pore Boy UK. I.au Cboo Sen*, son ot Dr. all.ivl l.iv Peck Hiong, of Singapore, has been awarded a scholarship from the Scottish Ministry of Education. He was an undergraduate of Raffles CoUeg-, Singapore before the war and left Singapore m May, 1946, to join the Anderson College,101 words
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Article135 1947-06-09 5 K.L. GETS LONDON FLAG From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday.A WHITE Ensign, presented to the Ex-Services Association of Malaya, is to be housed m the Selangor Club and will be flown at the Cenotaph on suitab'e occasions. The flag was flown at the Cenotaph, at Whitehall, London, throughout World135 words
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Article138 1947-06-09 5 From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday.— "This regiment is playing an essential part m the growth cf the Malay people to their full stature m the world," said the GovernorGeneral. Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald, at the passing- out parade of 500 new recruits of138 words
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Article55 1947-06-09 5 Malayan Theatres have added 3;. other new cinema to a chain of more than 60 controlled and operated by the company. Th ft Empire Cinema will open this week at Segamat. The theatre Is equipped with the R.C.A. Sound System which is used m the55 words
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Article200 1947-06-09 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Sunday.— At the continuation of the hearing of the charge of murder against Budin bin Awang, Abdul Majid, and three others who are alleged to have strangled a Chinese taxi car driver on Midlands Estate road on Nov. 1, the second accused, Abdul Majid, 26,200 words
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Article38 1947-06-09 5 From Our Own Correspondent ALOR SPAR, Sunday.— Five Siamese bandits armed with shotguns waylaid a Chinese vegetable farmer and robbed him of $559 m cash and goods on the Sintok Road, Jitra, last night.38 words
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Article392 1947-06-09 5 rl United Stales' first Ambassador to India, 65-year old Mr. Henry F. Grady, will help to promote Indo American trade during his term m India. Mr. Grady, accompanied by his wife, is passing through Singapore on hi& way to take up m New Delhi his first392 words
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Article128 1947-06-09 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. THE Malayan Union Govern1 .ment is to take greater care oT its bl'nd and its lame. For work among tfre blind, a new appointment, a blind welfare officer, has been sa-.ctio.-ed m the Social Welfare Department, and the officer128 words
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Article247 1947-06-09 5 From Our Stall Correspondent PENANG, Sunday. A police party rushing to the scene of a highway robbery, about three miles from Klian Intan, intercepted 20 armed bandits on the road to Grik, Perak, yesterday afternoon, and following an hour's gun battle, succeeded m dispersing the gang.247 words
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138 1947-06-09 5 From Our Own Correspondent ALOR STAR, Sunday. THE supply of bat guano to padi planters m North Kedah and Perlis, where the harvest has been completed, helped considerably m production. A record collection of padi has been made by the Government, which is attributed138 words
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Article148 1947-06-09 5 From Our Staff Correspond nt PENANG. Suncay. Malayan Chinese are to have six sea's on the Chinese National Assembly which meets m Narkirg on De:. 25 this year. Elections to thesa seats will be held. Indicating this yes.c. day, the Penang Chinese Consul, Mr. N X.. Lee.148 words
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Article63 1947-06-09 5 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Sunday— An 80-year-old Malay fisherman lost his life when his fishing-boat rarjsised m very rough seas about three miles away from Kota Kuala Muda. Two other Malays m th= boat succeeded m Swimming ashore. After a 24-hour aearcli. mHce found the63 words
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Article255 1947-06-09 5 FUNERAL OF MRS. DORAI RAJ THE funeral of Mrs. Dorai Raj, wife of Mr. J. M. Dorai Raj, Secretary, Ind.an Chamber of Commerce, Singapore, took place at the Bidadari Cemetery on Saturday. A well attended funera; service was held at Christ (.harch, Dorset Road. The Rev. P.I. Samuel Baboo took255 words
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Article68 1947-06-09 5 Two fire engines— one frcm :ha Central Fire S'.atio i ana ik.9 other from the Army I?\r« Service— turned cut yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock to put ou: a lallang fire m £dam Road near the site ot the eld Sime Road camp The fire was68 words
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Article43 1947-06-09 5 Accused of the murder of a marine constable, Atan bin Hail Shirat. at sea, off Tanjong Rhu. on the night of June 4, a 48-ycar-oid Hokklen. Koh Kai Tor. appeared m the Singapore Fourth Police Court, on Saturday, before Mr H. W. Nightingale.43 words
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287 1947-06-09 6 $10 Million In Chinese Mine Loans BOARD APPROVAL SPEEDED UP From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. LOANS granted to Chinese tin miners under Government's rehabilitation scheme passed the $10,000,000 mark on Friday following approval by the Loans Board of the bulk of 100 outstanding applications. The work of the287 words
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Article176 1947-06-09 6 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANO, Sunday. TTHE Penang police have offer1 ed a reward of $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a 30-year-old English-speaking Chinese, Si Bah Seng, alias Lim Bah Seng, who is wanted m connection with the Pulau Payu176 words
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Article86 1947-06-09 6 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BaHRCJ, Sunday.— The Jchore Chinese Olympic sports meeting will take place at Batu Pahat m August, after which the state representatives to take Dart m the All-Malaya Chinese Olympic meeting at Kuala Lumpur will be selected. Local schools are busy preparing86 words
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Article22 1947-06-09 6 In future, the Straits Tunes crossword and "According to Culbertson" will be published on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only.22 words
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91 1947-06-09 6 LONDON MATRIC From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Sunday.— Seventeen candidates, including one girl, sat for the London Matriculation Examination held m Penang this week. This Is the first time since the re-occupation that the London Matric has been conducted here. Previously, it had been held only m Kuala Lumpur. Two91 words
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Miscellaneous495 1947-06-09 6 SINGAPORE MONDAY 1.00 p.m. Hospital, half-hour; 1.30. News; 1.40, Musical Comedy Memories; 2.00. Close down. 8.15 p.m. News Headlines and programme summary; 8.20, Listener's Post; 8.30, George Melachrlno Orchestra; 9.00. Harry Martinez and his Royal Hawaiians; 9.30, News; 9.45, World Aflairs by Allington Kennard; 10.00. Ambrose and Orchestra; 10.30. Nights495 words
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Miscellaneous706 1947-06-09 6 hoy^ 1 8 0 J™ 6 cartoons e* l to the club ace, and when West P ?e? e plairer who 1 8maUed with the six, East continued trumps his partner's trick. Under cer- the suit, tain circumstances, however, failure to do Just that Is what really calls for Declarer706 words
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Article439 1947-06-09 7 London. Friday. Business died away towards the end of the day with Gi'tedgeds reacting and sometimes dosing lower on balance, says ReuVrs financial correspondent. Among Foreigners. Germans. Austrians and Hungarians finished higher. Industrials provided the most active and best section. Staveleys featured In the Iron and Steel section,439 words
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Article353 1947-06-09 7 From A Market Correspondent rriHE sugar market turned steady at the week-end, 1 with strong buying pressure prevailing. Prices of all grades rose a few dollars and the position for Java white improved. The pepper and s** o flour markets did not change, but few transactions353 words
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Article128 1947-06-09 7 NEW HAVEN. CONNECTICUT, Sunday. "Unless the American Investor is willinjj to Invest some of his savings In foreign lending, he must expect to face a decline m the Income from his domestic investments." said Mr. Chester A. McLain. Oeneral Counsel of the International Bank for Reconstruction andAP - 128 words
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Article68 1947-06-09 7 SEATTLE, Sunday. The Seattle Port of Embarkation said today that 11,340 barrels of dried milk bad left fur Japan on Tuesday. Aboard the freighter Henry Stevens, they constituted the first such shipment from this port. The milk Is to be used In the Japanese civilian feedingAP - 68 words
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Article123 1947-06-09 7 The external trade of Canada m March was valued at $420,800,000, showing an increase of 17.2 per cent over the February total, and a gain of 31 5 per cent over the corresp;ndir.' r month last year, according to figures compiled by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics.123 words
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Article43 1947-06-09 7 WASHINGTON, Sunday. The Egyptian Embassy, acting on behalf of the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture, has asked United States Manufacturers to supply 690 tons of sulphuric acid for Egyptian agricultural purposes. The acid was urgently needed, the Embassy said. —U. P.43 words
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Article415 1947-06-09 7 NEW YORK, Sunday. THE nations economic pulse developed a slightly irregular beat last week, although over-all activity remained at exceptionally high levels. A sharp rise m automobile production coincided with a marked improvement m the steel supply situation, which has hampered assembly lines m recent weeks. Ward's415 words
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Article36 1947-06-09 7 NEW YORK, Friday. Crude rubber futures yesterday closed 60 points higher. Sales totalled 39 contracts. September 17 20 bid December 17.00 No. 1 ribbed smoke sheets were quoted at 18 nominal.— A P.36 words
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229 1947-06-09 8 Players To Meet Negri Named THE State cricket selectors have chosen a young side to represent Singapore against Negri Sembilan m the match to be played on the Padang next weekend. The team, which was announced last night, contains the names of eight229 words
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Article, Illustration27 1947-06-09 8 Former world's heavyweight boxing champion, German Max Sclinieling, is m training for a possible come-back. Schmeling (left) is seen here m a sparring exhibition at Kassel, Germany.27 words
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Article50 1947-06-09 8 In both games played by the S.C.C- on Saturday the dob won with the last ball of the match. On the Padang the last Indian Association wicket fell at 6-15 p.m. with the last ball. A similar coincidence happened m the S.C.C. vs. Raffles College match.50 words
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Article273 1947-06-09 8 CAPTAIN'S SIDE WINS AT S.C.C. Yesterday's S.C.C. home and home game between the teams of Growder (captain) and Leckie (vice-captain) ended in a 88 runs win for the captain's team. Leckle's team, which batted first, was able to muster only 86 runs, Jagger being the most successful bowler, with four273 words
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Article395 1947-06-09 8 From VERNON MORGAN LONDON, Sunday. DOOKMAKERS cheered and backers groaned as the 40-1 French outsider, Pearl Diver, romped home m the premier British classic, the Derby, with the odds on favourite Tudor Minstrel, believed to be the champion of champions, only fourth. Bookmakers cheered because395 words
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Article1032 1947-06-09 8 Saturday's U.K. football league tables up-to-date are: FIRST DIVISION THIRD DIVISION SOUTHERN THIRD DIVISION NORTHERN SCOTTISH LEAGUE "A" DIVISION No matches SECOND DIVISION Liverpool Wolves Manchester U. Stoke City Sheffield Blackpool Preston Villa Sundcrland Middlesbro> Everton Chelsea Derby Co. Arsenal Qrlrnsby Portsmouth Blackburn Bolton Charlton HuddersfleW Brentford1,032 words
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Article83 1947-06-09 8 LISBON, Sunday. Belgium defeated Great Britain m the International sabre fencing championships on Saturday morning by 9 points to 4, and Italy defeated Great Britain 11 to 5. Other results were: Belgium defeated Portugal 13 to 3; Egypt defeated Sweden 12 to 4; Italy defeatedAP - 83 words
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Article34 1947-06-09 8 From Out Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Sunday. Police Central and the Permuda team drew four-all m the last match of the first round of the Johore Bahru district soccer league today.34 words
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Article113 1947-06-09 8 The weight- lifting and bodybeautiful contests organised by the Singapore Amateur WeightLifters Association, under the auspices of the Singapore Chinese Amateur Sports Federation*, will be held on June 28 and 29 at 8 p.m. at the New World Arena. Dr. Wu Paak-shing, the Chinese Consul-General, is the patron113 words
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Article228 1947-06-09 8 LONDON, Sunday. /BOUNTY cricket close of play Vj scores yesterday were: At Oxford, Oxford University vs. Combined Services; Combined Services Ist innings: 84 (Sutton 4 for 2, Kardar 3 for 7). Oxford University Ist innings: ISI for 6. At Cambridge, Cambridge University vs. Free Foresters; CambridgeReuter - 228 words
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Article188 1947-06-09 8 Prom Our Staff Correspondent MALACCA, Sunday. A REAL menace to every soccer match played on Bandar Hilir ground these days is the way m which spectators crowd on to the field, without apparent thought to the safety «f the players or their interference with the game.188 words
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Article459 1947-06-09 8 S. Africans In Record Stand LONDON, Sunday. COUTH Africa started splendidly m the First Test match against England at Trent Bridge today. At close of play they had scored 376 for three wickets. A record breaking third wicket partnership of 319 m four hours between Alan Melville (183 not out)Reuter - 459 words
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Miscellaneous32 1947-06-09 8 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: High water 1.05 a.m. 8 ft 8 in; 2.45 p.m 7 ft 4 in. TOMORROW: High water 1-46 am,, 8 ft 5 in; 3.31 p.m., 7 ft 3 in.32 words
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