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Title Section18 1947-06-21 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1545. TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JUNE 21. 1947 PRICt TEN CENTS18 words
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Article1564 1947-06-21 1 BEVIN BROADSIDE ON EUROPE Blame Laid On Russia LONDON, Friday. DRITAIN and Europe cannot wait much longer ior agreement with Russia, declared the Foreign I Secretary, Mr. Ernest Bevin, in winding up the one- day foreign policy debate in the House of Commons yesterday. Mr. Bevin had returned in theReuter; UP - 1,564 words
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Article, Illustration43 1947-06-21 1 AiOVE: xuis is how the wealthy Chinese towkay Mr. Kee Hup Her looked before his capture by k dw-:»er3 on April 20. B'ilOV/- I"if y-one days later, he looked like this. This picture was taken shortly after Mr. Kees rescue by the police.43 words
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232 1947-06-21 1 'Murderous Sea Trip,' Mother Charges MELBOURNE, Friday. pASSENGERS who arrived I h<Te today from England m the British liner Asturias declared that to escape from foul and verminous cabins, mothers with young children had to sleep on r"eck chairs on the open with their children mi n their arms. OneReuter - 232 words
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Article32 1947-06-21 1 GUAM, Friday.-- Six Japanese were hanged m a mass execution m a loneiy quarter on Guam last night for atrocities ranging from cannibalism to machine-gunning S3 American prisoners. A.P.AP - 32 words
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Article111 1947-06-21 1 CALCUTTA. Friday. Reprepresentatives of the non-Muslim areas m Bengal's Legislative Assembly today voted m favour •of the partition of the province under the British Government's plan. The Muslim area representatives, however, voting at a separate meeting, opposed partition. This followed a joint meeting of both sectionsReuter - 111 words
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253 1947-06-21 1 PEKING, Friday. A HIGH authority said m Nanking today that only "the most startling developments" would stave off complete loss of Manchuria to the Communists, who had succeeded already m disrupting the Government's main communication lines m the north-east. The authority also said thatAP - 253 words
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Article53 1947-06-21 1 THE HAGUE, Friday —The Dutch Cabinet today ended its two-day discussions on the Indonesian situation, it is learned. Later it was announced that the Cabinet saw "no reason to give further information for the time being." It was expected that the Cabinet would not meet againReuter - 53 words
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Article33 1947-06-21 1 KANLiuun, rncay. uive thousand people demonstrated outside Tharrawaddy prison, north of Rangoon, last night demanding the release of U Seinda, the Arakanese separationist leader, who is on a hunger strike.— Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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381 1947-06-21 1 "I Would Have Died Grateful, Says Towkay From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Friday "IF I had died I would have died grateful," said Mr. Kee Hup Hor, the rescued Sungei Bakap towkay, m an interview at his-house family mansion yeste" day. Mr. Kee, who was released on Tuesday after six381 words
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Article118 1947-06-21 1 THE HAGUE, Friday.— The Dutch Commission-General today handed a letter to the delegation of the Republic of Indonesia which stated that the Republican reply offered no possibility for further negotiations, and that m accordance with this the Commission-Gen-eral was referring the matter to the Netherlands Government. The letterReuter - 118 words
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Article128 1947-06-21 1 RUBBER LOANS REPORT PREMATURE LONDON, Friday.— The Singapore report of an imminent flotation by London banks of a mortgage corporation to grant medium-term loans for replanting Malayan rubber estates, is described here as premature It is understood no discussions have yet been held between the Malayan Union Government and theReuter - 128 words
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Article79 1947-06-21 1 From Our Own Correspondent. PENANG, Friday. Another Province tow ciy. Mr. lim Hoe Lee. has received a threatening note m which a bullet was enclosed. The letter demanded $15,900. The bullet was presumably intended as a grim warning of what would happen if the dc m79 words
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265 1947-06-21 1 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Friday. TX a memorandum to stock- holders, which is aiso circulating among members of the Hou?e of Commons, tho chairman of Malayan Tin Dredging, Ltd., and Southern Malayan Tin DreJging, Ltd., Mr. H. Ashwonh Hope, has pointed out that265 words
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Advertisement78 1947-06-21 1 if ffi I 23-5 LIMA* ST. In Other Pages King of Belgians Vindicated 2 "Complete Dark" m Java 3 Indian Plea for Quick Decisions 4 Hooded Bandits Fire on Airman 5 Editorial Two Warnings 6 Airman Convicted on Rash Act Charge 7 Saturday Forum 8 Radio that Serves Far East78 words
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Advertisement34 1947-06-21 1 fS*of4cr**/# In chis tiny handbag phial you can buy I Goya's lovely 'Gardenia' perfume fresh true bittersweet. IllltAll J HI NEW BONO ST LONDON Wl B il KItUIORI H,Ci Oorxx*. 3i. Wtncbesitr HouH. iintapon34 words
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Article560 1947-06-21 2 Report Answers Wartime Charges BRUSSELS, Friday. THARGES and accusations made against King Leopold of the Belgians are rebutted m a "white paper" issued m Brussels last night. The report deals with the 18-day Belgian campaign of 1940, King Leopold's attitude at the time of the BelgianReuter - 560 words
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Article88 1947-06-21 2 New AirSpeed Record WASHINGTON, Friday. r[E U.S. Army Airforce jetpropelled, P-80 "Shooting Star" yesterday set a new world speed record of 623.8 m.p.h. at Muroc Army airbase, California. This record exceeds by 7.8 rrf.p.h. the previous world speed record established by GroupCapt. Edward Donaldson m the British Gloster Meteor on88 words
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Article190 1947-06-21 2 VATICAN CITY. Friday.— Pop^ Pius paid a warm tribute today to Canada for her Roman Catholic religious fervour and called upon the nation to continue its mission of aid to other peoples. He was broadcasting direct to the Ottawa Congress honouring the Virgin Mary. Speaking mUP - 190 words
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Article101 1947-06-21 2 NEW YORK. Friday. The death roll m tho Pan-American Consuellatior. which crashed m a desolate Syrian country, 200 miles north-vest of Damascus, has new risen to 15. There were 36 aboard. It v/ac th:- fourth major disaster to American commercial air liners m 22AP; UP - 101 words
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Article87 1947-06-21 2 NEW YORK. Friday.— The nationwide shipping tie up ended m all ports today as members ot the three vJ.1.0. unions voted acceptance of the five per cent, wage increase on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, and two west coast unions agreed to sail pending negotiations. TheUP - 87 words
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Article133 1947-06-21 2 HONG KONG, Friday. OVER 100 persons were reported kiiici vvhen a river steamer, the Chienkuo, struck rocks m the North River, m Kwangcung Province, which reached flood level m recent torrential rains. The vessel was en route fr:m Chingyuen to Cantcn when a swift current threw theUP - 133 words
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Article137 1947-06-21 2 LONDON, Friday.— The Royal [Press Commission announced to- day that* all cr.il evidence m the inquiry into the British press I organization would be heard m private. The Commission decided however, to publ sh all British evidence with the exception of material specifically submitted m con£denc3UP - 137 words
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Article44 1947-06-21 2 TEHERAN, Friday.— The Persian cabinet ministers submitted a collective resignation to the Premier, Ghavam Es Sultaneh, this afternoon, according to official sources here. Unconfirmed reports say that Ghavam was again appointed by the Shah to form a new cabinet. Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article36 1947-06-21 2 LONDON. Friday.— Capt. Ronald George Bowes-Lyon, R. N, 57, cousin of the Queen, is to marry Miss Cecilia French, 49. a South African who drove an ambulance through the London blitz. Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Advertisement894 1947-06-21 2 NOTICES THE SINGAPORE AUCTIONEERS SALE BY AUCTION OF MISCELLANEOUS Household coods sundries, latest model Garrard electric 8-record changer, goldmetal wrist-watch bends, a few packets or wold St silrer powder for printing. Klvswarc cocktail-shaker Etc. Etc. To be neld at No. 64. Chulia Street. On Saturday June 21st. 1947 at 11894 words
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Advertisement169 1947-06-21 2 NOTICES RAFFLES COLLEGE. Applications are invited for the post of Resident Warden of the Women Students' Hostel. The appointment will be m the 3rst instance for one year, as from September. 1947. Free furnished quarters. Salary according to experience. Freference will be given to university or college graduates. Applications should169 words
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Advertisement752 1947-06-21 2 NOTICES S.S. GOVERNMENT 3% WAR LOAN 1953/60 Notice is hereby given that the Transfer Books cf the above-mentioned Loan will be closed from the 30th. June, to 14th. July. 1947. both day, inclusive, for the preparation of Interest Warrants. Chartered Bank. Singapore. NOTICE PETXOL RATIONING, SINGAPORE 1. The Public are752 words
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Advertisement716 1947-06-21 2 TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders invited For the supp.'y and delivery of approxinv.uly 800 ton* of Portland Cement at regular periods between July and December, 1947. Tender forms and covers from Municipal Engineer's Office (Room No. 218). Closing m the Municipal Secretariat (Room No. 235) noon 30 June 1947. TRADING WITH716 words
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Advertisement18 1947-06-21 2 wife of f he screen a 1 ss|l§i|§t x I vorld. Tangee c^^ p Up that are A18 words
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Article566 1947-06-21 3 'COMPLETE DARK' IN JAVA: SHAHRIR Note To Dutch Conciliatory BATAVIA, Friday. THE clouded atmosphere m Indonesia has become 1 completely dark after the Dutch note and the Indonesian counter memorandum, the Indonesian Premier, Sutan Shahrir, said m a hurriedly-arranged broadcast last night. Appealing for further discussions m Indonesia as soonReuter - 566 words
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Article93 1947-06-21 3 LONDON, Friday.— The Government had its ninth defeat on the committee stage of the Transport Naturalisation Bill m the House of Lords today when the opposition carried an amendment by 70 votes to 19. The amendment was assigned to make it necessary for the I TransportReuter - 93 words
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Article86 1947-06-21 3 NEW YORK, Friday. The' Amencan who travelled to Eng- j land vith th? avowed intention j of marrying Princess Elizabeth arrived baok m New Ycrk yesterday after British authorities had refused to admit him to enter the country on the ground that he was an "undesirable." Mr. AlbTt86 words
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Article83 1947-06-21 3 MOSCOW, Friday.— A British Naval squadron is to sail ihrsugh the Dardanelles on a visit to the Soviet Black Sea fleet next month to cincide with the Soviet Red Navy Day on July 27. The squadron will consist of picked units of the Home Fleet who willReuter - 83 words
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Article146 1947-06-21 3 LONuON. Friday ihe British Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has recommended to the industry that export of motor cars should be increased to 61/ per cent of total production, instead of the present 50 per cent, and export of heavy vehicles to 40 per cent,Reuter - 146 words
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Article258 1947-06-21 3 TO-MORROW b services m Singapore 1 churches are as follows:— Church of England: St. Andrew's 6, 7. 8. 10.30. 11.15, 5.30 p.m. St. George's Garrison Church (Tanglin); 7.15, 945 6 30: Curist Church: 8, 10 30. 5, 6.30 St. Hildas; 8. 5.30; St. Panl'p <Se--aneoon): 8: Methodist: Wesley258 words
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Article202 1947-06-21 3 3,600 M.P.H. FLIGHT POSSIBLE WASHINGTON, Friday. AN Army Ordnance expert said yesterday that it would be possible for a man to travel 3,600 miles an hourj m a V-2 rocket and live if here was seme way of getting him back to earth safely. The expert, Lieut.-Col. J. F. Bain,UP - 202 words
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Article177 1947-06-21 3 BOGOTA, Columbia, Friday. pOLICE were forced yesterday to quell an emerald rush I here by most of the 10,000 inhabitants to a rich newlydiscovered vein out of the town. The rush was reminscent of the California and Alaska gold rushes. A merchant discovered theUP - 177 words
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Article62 1947-06-21 3 ATHENS, Friday. Seventeen former ELAS resistance men were executed on Aegina Island m Piratus Harbour early yesterday for murders perpetrated during the December 1944 revolt. Those executed exhausted ail j appeals for clemency but admitted at their trials m early 1945 that they were members of the CommunistUP - 62 words
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Article43 1947-06-21 3 WASHINGTON. Fr:day, -General Dwight Eisenhower yesterday denied reports that he would resign this year as United States j Army Chief-of-Staff. although he i confirmed that he had been j offered the post of President of Columbia University m New York.— Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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Article61 1947-06-21 3 SAIGON, Friday.— The leader of the Vietnam Government, Mr. Ho Chi Minh, yesterday affirmed that France and Vietnam had the same ideal and aim—^o cooperate closely within the framework of the French Union. In a broadcast over Vietnam radio, Mr. Ho said: "Our destinies are closely linked. TheReuter - 61 words
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Article92 1947-06-21 3 LONDON, Friday. Mrs. E'hei Haskins Beobe of Moston, j Massachusetts, has willed US$2O 000 to Britain Ur its! "courageous stand alone' against Hitler early m the war. Mrs. Beebe died m Montreux, Switzerland, last November 5. She left an estate m England ivalucd at £38,734. Her willAP - 92 words
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Article43 1947-06-21 3 BERLIN, Friday. British investigators m Holland have traced securities worth £2 000,000 which disappeared from the vaults of a bank m the British sector of Berlin. The securities, including foreign bonds, were hidden with a large part of Hitler's fortune.— Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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Article54 1947-06-21 3 WASHINGTON. Friday. The army has a new plastio spoon which is "clean, odourless, silent, strong, smooth and expendable." The spoon is made from a molded plastic called polystyrene and will replace plate-iron spoons. Among other drawbacks, the old spoon rattled when the soldier tried to sneak upUP - 54 words
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Article100 1947-06-21 3 NEW YORK, Friday. The successful synthesis of fibrous proteins—human "building blocks" that make the skin, hair, nails and other structural materials of the body was reported yesterday. A young Harvard scientist may put the silkworm out of business as a silk producer, sheep out of business as aUP - 100 words
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Article, Illustration39 1947-06-21 3 PHILADELPHIA, Friday.— The film cempanies' annual reports to the Seourities Exchange Commission disclosed that Warner Bros, paid Joan Crawford $400,000 last year Paramount paid Bob Hope $275,$250,300 and Ray U.P. Joan Crawford 000. Bing Crosby Milland $234,166UP - 39 words
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Article59 1947-06-21 3 WASHINGTON, Friday. The Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Admiral Lcuis Denfold, said yesterday that Russia was operating a number of submarines m the Ncrth Pacific Whiic declining to estimate the size of the Soviet's Pacific navy. he expressed the opinion that it included a "ccnsiderable number of59 words
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Article76 1947-06-21 3 LOS ANGELES, Friday.— The engineering firm of TrumpisCollar and Associates yesterday announced a plan to produce newsprint from bamboo, banana stalks and other Mexican vegetaticn. Mr Robert A. Trumpis, president of the firm and president of the American Society of Industrial Engineers, said production would 'oegin m a76 words
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Article94 1947-06-21 3 EPSOM, Friday.— A man and a woman were found dead under the j bushes yesterday on Epsom Downs near the one-mile starting gate of the racecourse. Both were aged abcut 35 and had head wounds. Near them was a revolver and not far away a motor van. TheyReuter - 94 words
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Article296 1947-06-21 3 From Our Own Corresjiondent LONDON, Friday. "THE present drastic United 1 States restrictions on the use of natural rubber arc not required m the interests either of U.S. national defence j or of equality of treatment j for all manufacturers," saysj the managing director of the296 words
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376 1947-06-21 3 Ihe Times Uity Editor LONEMJW, Friday. POME of the conditions atO tached to resumption of private trading m and .vith japan on August 15 are perplexing and certainly seem to be unfavourable to Britain and her textile industries. For example, raw silk ..as notThe Times - 376 words
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Article75 1947-06-21 3 BERLIN, Friday —Major -Get?. Eric P Nares, 54, until a lew weefcs ago the British military governor of Berhn died yesterday in a L.ndon hospital af e: a six weeks' illness. Oen. Nares had served in Berlin since 1945. During the \v.,r 1: was on the administrative staff; of the75 words
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Advertisement12 1947-06-21 3 M 4P Until' VMV M V%J2|£»l^j^' /M »«O»TH TOBACCO CO LTO LONDON12 words
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Advertisement113 1947-06-21 3 Follow the crowd to Maymay's S A I* Ec now on TERRIFIC REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS For Ladies For Children Leather Handbags I 5.50 Cotton Panties S N B. G. Powder Compacts 8.50 Rib totton Ve^ Plastic Earrings S 1.80 C°"o» White Shirts S 4.00 Plastic Brooches 8 .70 Woollen113 words
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Article344 1947-06-21 4 Fa r East Econotn ie Talks Procedure SHANGHAI, Friday. AN eloquent plea for speed was made by India's chief delegale. Mr. R. K. >*chru, when the United Nations Economic n for Asia and f*-~ East re-assembled today. He recommended that the Secretariat should immediately contactReuter; AP - 344 words
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Article196 1947-06-21 4 KEDAH CLERKS SEEK UNIFORM PAY From Our Own Correspondent. PENANG, Friday.— The question whether Kedah clerks, who are paid thirteen months a year, would be prepared to accept the Enelish calendar was raised when four Kedah delegates appeared before the Salaries Commission at Kuala Lumpur. Leader of th? delegates. Che196 words
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Article423 1947-06-21 4 LAKE SUCCESS, Friday. JHE Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister, M. Groroyko, told the United Nations Atomic Working Committee yesterday that Russia would never agree to any atomic control plan m which the hi? powers had no authority to veto the punishment of violators. He insisted thatReuter; AP - 423 words
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Article60 1947-06-21 4 Movements x. the TanjonrPagar wharves SLIPPED YESiSRDAY: Denbigshire and Marine Adder. SLIPPING TODAY: Myrmidon iGodown 16^ 4 p.m.: Otranto (33>, noon: Nantin (16), 7 a.m.: Sedenak (23). 5 a.m. SEETHING TODAY: Kepong <16>, 4 p.m.; Bruas (coal plant;, p.m.; Malacca (33). noon; Iraq Victory < 25), a.m.; Lorentz60 words
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Article128 1947-06-21 4 C-iualiies m the road accident m which a military truck overturn d after hitting a milestone on Bukit Timah Road on Friday, June 13, are five dead and 28 injured. Of the injured two are m a critical condition Names of casualties were withheld umil128 words
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Article64 1947-06-21 4 WASHINGTON, Friday. —The United States Senate today finally approved the Wool Tariff Bill. Forty-eight voted for and 38 agaL-.st the Bill. More than a dozen Democrats refused to support the administration's opposition to the measure. The Bill, which permits higher wool tariffs or restrictions on importsReuter - 64 words
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Article51 1947-06-21 4 JERUSALEM, Friday. Major Roy Alexander Farran, 26-year-old British police officer held m 1 detention m Jerusalem m conr.ection with the dlsappearan c nection with the disappearance Rubovitz from Jerusalem on May 6, has escaped from custody m an Army barracks m Jerusalem, It was officially stated.—Reuter - 51 words
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Article28 1947-06-21 4 Raiding gamjiing dens m Singapore's Chinatown yesterday afternoon, Inspector Suppiah and a party of detectives from the Gambling Suppression Department, C.1.D., arrested 49 Chii r.ese.28 words
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Article, Illustration51 1947-06-21 4 H::ndr?{ls of bells from every part of Germany, many of them with historic backyrounds, are being returned to their steeple.;. 1 They were collected by the Nars when they conducted a nation-wide metal drive. Until they were identified they re- maincd silent on the Hamburg docks.— A.P.AP - 51 words
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Article171 1947-06-21 4 Quiet Week For Rubber THE weak has been quiet. 1 with no particular features' of interest, states Messrs.' Lewis and Peat's market re port, issued yesterday. Orders from abroad have been, poor for tine high:r grades, but remills aye been taken off his! market at. fair prices. There has been171 words
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Article225 1947-06-21 4 The Straits Times regrets that, owing to a misunderstanding. comments on State lotteries attribated to the Bishop of Singapore, the Rt. Rev. J. L. Wilson, when he i addressed Wednesday's Rotary j luncheon were actually quotations from a sermon by the Archdeacon I of Singapore,225 words
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Article66 1947-06-21 4 WASHINGTON, Friday.—President Truman has named New 1 York banier and former Rhodes •scholar, Mr. Charles Saltzman, as Assistant Seceiary of State. It is understood that Mr. Saltzman will take over the post at I present held by Assistant Secretary Mr. John Hilldring of chief 'of theReuter - 66 words
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Article332 1947-06-21 4 GIVING evidence at an assize j U court case yesterday, I Detective Sergeant Abu Hasj san bin Yacob, said that tlur ing his police career he had; been m seven gun battles and' that he had been awarded th: Colonial Police Medal for! gallantry. The332 words
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Article234 1947-06-21 4 Film Depicts Jolson 's Life Al Jolscn, a Jewish-Anicricar: vaudsvilie and screen singer, mace history when he starred m She firs: luil-l^n^th talkicg mj. a picture, "The Jazz Singer". Joi&on sang as a boy w.lh his father, a synagogue cantor, loured j the small-tiWQ American stages m his 'teens, and234 words
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Article105 1947-06-21 4 PARIS. Friday.— Striking bank clerks halted all money transactions throughout France yester- day and virtually closed the stock exchange while the government straggled with the problem of raising money to pay the rises of the previously victorious strikers. The strike spread to North Afri- ca. closingUP - 105 words
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Advertisement289 1947-06-21 4 THE TRAVANCORE FORWARD BANK LTD. (Incorporated m rravancore wltb limited liability) Head Office:— Kottayam. Travancore. Branches throughout Travancore and at Madras and other Important Centres In South India AUTHORISED CAPITAL Rs. 50.00.000 Issued Subscribed Capital Rs. 25.00.000 Paid- Dp napital Reserves Rs. 17.26,000 Total Resources Exceed R5.2.00.00.000 The Bank receives289 words
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Advertisement220 1947-06-21 4 LAST 3 SHOWS: 3. 6.15 ft Pi:, p.m. Doable-crossroads of th uroiid "TANGIER" starrier Maria Menlci Hobert Pai*p nnd Sabu To-nit- a^ Mi<l-nit« ••(WYON PASSAGE" In Technicolor Openinr To-moirow "s.\i;oth CHUNGKING Tanje-n* Paijar Phone 33?7 To-day 4 Shows: 1. 3.15 6.30 9.03 "CAPTAIN FURY" with Brian Aherne Victor >IrLaj;!en Rip-Roarf220 words
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Article, Illustration30 1947-06-21 5 Pedigree breeding sheep Down f rom England are unloaded at Peretola Airfield, Florence. The sheep, sent to Italy by UNNRA, were specially selected Kent or Komney Marsh breed.30 words
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Article131 1947-06-21 5 From Our Own Correspondent MALACCA, Friday. rto the end ol May, 920 claims, involving a total of $3,610,134 for war damage, have been registered with the War Damage Claims Commission for the central district of Malacca. Losses sustained through damage and destruction of rubber trees constitute131 words
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Article206 1947-06-21 5 HOODED BANDITS FIRE ON AIRMAN Drove Jeep Into Bus Hold-Up From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. UOODED Chinese bandits on Fraser's Hill yesterday fired upon an R.A.F. man who had interrupted a hold-up m which they were engaged. The airman, Flt.-Lieut. Ellis, drove a jeep past the spot where206 words
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Article111 1947-06-21 5 Crown Land For Houses, Planting pROWN lands m Singapore v may be alienated for the erection of buildings, planting! or cultivation, according to rules gazetted yesterday. The rules also provide for the sale of Crown lands by auction and for their occupation for temporary purposes. Application to acquire Crown land111 words
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Article204 1947-06-21 5 One-Legged Men Will Guard Boys r TO prove the belief that wayward boys will not try to escape from a good remand home where they are well fed and well treated, the new Social Welfare Boys' .iome at Reformatory Road, Singapore, will employ just two one-legged watchmen. Twenty convict boys204 words
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Article123 1947-06-21 5 More than 1,000 people attended a charity ball m aid of the Good Shepherd Convent building fund !at the Victoria Memorial Hall last night. The object of the ball was to collect funds to build a permanent home m Singapore where the sisters of the Good123 words
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Article76 1947-06-21 5 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG. Friday. Student apprentices for the pharmacy course can now be accepted under a plan announced by the Penang Pharmaceutical Association This plan provides for the training of candidates to be articled to local or other pharmacists. The Penang Pharmaceutical Association has76 words
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Article280 1947-06-21 5 FIRMS MAY BUILD PRE-FAB HOUSES From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. A CAMPAIGN to make business firms, banks, and factories m Kuala Lumpur "prefabricated house conscious" m order to alleviate the grim housing shortage among the middle and poorer classes has been instituted by the Town Board. Stressing the280 words
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Article90 1947-06-21 5 The Singapore Changi Sea-shore Shell-lime Manufacturing Association and the Singapore Gunny Ba^s and Glass Bottles Merchants and Employees Association are among a list of associations whose registration under the Soceties Ordinance was gazetted yesterday. Oihers registered include the Deny bilised Oversea Chinese Mechanics and Drivers Association, Indian Musical90 words
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Article74 1947-06-21 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Friday.— Among the honours announced m the King's birthday honours list was an award to General Frank Messervy, former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Malaya Command, who became a Knight Commander of the Star of India The Governor, Sir Edward Gent, has sent a telegram to General74 words
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Article402 1947-06-21 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. •THE Directors of Malaya's first Malay National Bank," which 1 is due to start business m Kuala Lumpur early m August, have decided to engage European accountants and managers to tide over initial problems and establish a sound402 words
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Article131 1947-06-21 5 THE black-market was cer1 tain to crop up, if public restaurants were closed, said the secretary of the Singapore Social Welfare Department, Mr. T. P. F. McNiece yesterday. Mr. McNiece made this statement m announcing that Singa- pore's public restaurants would continue as "normal peacetime institutions."131 words
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Advertisement158 1947-06-21 5 mountains and refreshing WM r^ w\ as the fragrance of flowers \f*>- A ttV 1 «H_SA is Tata's Eau-de-Cologne. \Bf\* > whether it be for your daily 1 \^fif\ V^^ \BBll use or whether it be to cool \^Ks=X MANUFACTURED BY THE TATA OIL MILLS CO. LTD. SOLE AGENTS FOR158 words
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Advertisement295 1947-06-21 5 Chest Affections can have serious consequences Without *sufflctent body-reserves to resist disease, ordinary chest affeetlons can develop Into more serious lung trouble. To guard against such a possibility, build up your resistance with adequate nutrition by taking Hypol regularly. Take "HYPO L" fand Resist Disease Hypol Is rich. In the295 words
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Article111 1947-06-21 6 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pancratius Mary Joseph of Mathasal. Par.datterruopu, Ceylon, sincerely thank all relatives and friends m Malaya for thi'ir valuable presents and congratumessages c. the occasion of th.ir marriage on Monday. 9th. June. 1947. (Malayan Union papers pl«ye copy). Mrs. J. P. Pereira and family wish to111 words
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829 1947-06-21 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Saturday, June .21, 1947 Two Warnings Two sombre warnings of an approaching economic upheaval ware given the world this week, one by the United States Undersecretary of State, Mr. Dean Acheson. and the other by one of the Empire's outstanding authorities on the rubber industry, Sir829 words
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Article444 1947-06-21 6 A hardy annual of pre-war Malaya came up again this week m the form of a resolution by the Junior Civil Service Association, Singapore, asking Government to pay salaries once a fortnight instead of once a month. The custom of paying all workers except daily-paid labourers on444 words
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Article1119 1947-06-21 6 A Malayan Countryman 's Diary IN Malaya there are many species of bamboos. In our dusun we have two, one being a straight-stemmed tall species, and the other a thin species of no great height. This latter kind is, I am told, m demand for use1,119 words
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Letter188 1947-06-21 6 THE letter from "A Pre-War Cloth Merchant" m ymr O f the 17th June is misleading. According to local press reports the Indian and Chinese Chambers of Commerce m Penant*, after having made strong representations for larger quota allotments of the newly arrived Government supply of Japanese188 words
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Letter224 1947-06-21 6 I HAVE read with inleresi Mr. Khoo Teik Ee's plea for a better price for Malayan copra, wherein it was stated that the Ministry of Supply's price was 42 per cent, below current world levels. It was, however, scr.iowhat unfortunate that Mr. Krtoo mnie his224 words
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Advertisement753 1947-06-21 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. To Teddy, wife of J. S. Dumeresque, tt Kandang Kerbau Hospital, on lure 20th. of a son. GOUDKAMP. To Ans nee Hassclaar ivife of W. H. Goudkamp, K.L.M. Koyal Dutch Airlines, the gift of a son name Willem Hcndrik on 20 June at Kandang Kerbau Hospital, Singapore. GAN-LEE.753 words
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Advertisement55 1947-06-21 6 Scientific Glare Control American POLAROID DAY GLASSES FITS ONS also available. The only type of glasses that really controls glare. During the war used by the American Army and Navy. Call for a demonstration to prove the differences from ordinary sun glasses Various New Types cf Spectacle Frames Mod n55 words
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504 1947-06-21 7 AIRMAN CONVICTED: RASH ACT CHARGE Sentenced To 16 Months Gaol From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. DLEADING guilty to an amended charge of causing the death off six persons by doing a rash act not amounting to culpable homicide, Aircraft man Frank Joseph Sayer was today convicted and sentenced504 words
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Article, Illustration92 1947-06-21 7 Mr. and Mrs. J- H. Alman, who were married In St. Andrews Cathedral, Singapore, last Thursday week. Mr. Alman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Alman, of Cheshire, England. Mrs. Alman was formerly Miss Elizabeth Lamb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Harw.iod Lamb, of Philadelphia, l'.S-A. Mr.92 words
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Article60 1947-06-21 7 CAPITAL CITY CHOSEN KARACHI, Friday.— Karachi has been flnaliy selected as the capital of the Pakistan dominion government, it was reported here tonight. The Sind Government has already set up the machinery for requisitioning and construction buildings to house the Pakistan administration. Th£ president of the Muslim League, Mr. Jinnah,Reuter - 60 words
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Article282 1947-06-21 7 rHE masler of an American merchant ship said m Singapore yesterday that the trade stalemate m Republican-held ports of Java made expenses almost too high for large merchant vessels to visit them for cargoes. The American is Captain M. Riousse, master of the Isthmian Line282 words
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Article128 1947-06-21 7 Badiy bruised about the face and limping from injuries received when he made his break from Outram Road jail on Monday, a 26-year-old Cantonese, Hau Ah Ngan, alias Ho Moon Cheong, was charged m the Fourth Police I Court, yesterday with escaping from the jail. He pleaded128 words
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372 1947-06-21 7 Produce Market Pepper Coffee Dealings From A Market Correspondent SMALL quantities of Muntok white pepper changed hands locally at $115 or $115V2 yesterday. Sarawak white changed hands at be-r»->n $112 and $113. Black pepper, however, was quiet. Prices were buyers $73, sellers $75. No business was done In the coffee372 words
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Article82 1947-06-21 7 HATFA. Friday Four Arab members of the Haifa Municipal CounoiJ boycotted a civic welcome given by the council to the members of the United Nations Special Commission on Palestine when they reached Haifa, after a threehour road drive, from Jerusalem yesterday. Mr. Shehadeh Shalah, the ArabReuter - 82 words
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Article57 1947-06-21 7 A DUTCHMAN living m Robin Road m the Bukit Timah area was robriTd of $100 m cash, a gramophone and some other article by three Chinese yesterday afternoon. Entering the house shortly after 3 p.m., the men, each arrmd with a revolver, threatened the Dutchman57 words
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Article, Illustration82 1947-06-21 7 MR. S. H. Tan, 82 Orchard Road, Singapore, has recently been appointed representative m Malaya for the British Institute of Engineering Technology. Mr. Tan said yesterday that m his work on behalf of the Ins.itute he would have the active co-operation cf a MR. -S. H. TAN Malayan82 words
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Article145 1947-06-21 7 PENANG, Friday.—The Kedah Police have taken action to check overcrowding m buses on the personal orders of the Commissioner of Police, Malayan Union. Mr. H. B. Langworthy. Mr. Langworthy, who returned to Kuala Lumpur on June 17. after his first official tour of the Union, Issued these orders145 words
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Article51 1947-06-21 7 LONDON, Friday.—Bar examination results are announced from London for the following Malays: Roman Law. second class Omar bin Saleh. Roman Law, third class—Taib bin Haji Andak. Dutch Law. third class—Tunku A. Rahman. Having completed the first part of his examinations, Tunku A. Rahman is now preparing for his51 words
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Article47 1947-06-21 7 PENANG, Friday.—The Kedah Police are looking for a gang of telephone wire thieves who have been very active on the road north of Sungei Patani. Within 48 hours, two reports have been received of telephone wires having been cut between Sungei Lallang and Sungei Patani.47 words
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Article120 1947-06-21 7 PENANG, Friday.—Today, one month after the expiry of the border bandits, "ransom ultimatum" to Klian Intang, the threatened village has practically settled down again to its normal life. Officer Superintending Police Centre. Sungei Patani. Mr. P. Lodwick, said there had been no sign of the bandits and120 words
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Article68 1947-06-21 7 FIVE motor cars are among a list of property items to which the Singapore Custodian of Property invites claims. The cars are described m the Government Gazette issued yesterday as with the following engine numbers: Austin, engine N0.1A*****; Dodge, engine No. P7C4084; Hillman, engine No. M68 words
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Article56 1947-06-21 7 rpHE General Secretary of the L Singapore Clerical and Administrative Staff Workers' Association, Mr. Lim Yew Hock, who has recently returned from a two months' study of trade unionism m the United Kingdom, will give a talk on his visit to Britain over Radio Malaya at56 words
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Article31 1947-06-21 7 ITORTY-TWO employees of the F Kong Guan biscuit factory, Singapore, who struck work a week ago m protest against the dismissal of an employee have returned to work.31 words
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Article62 1947-06-21 7 GROUP-Captain, the Reverend F. E. H. Trevor, who recently arrived m Singapore, has assumed the appointment of assistant-Chaplain-in-Chief at Headquarters Air Command, Far East. Trained at the Theological College, London, he entered the R.AJ: m 1937 and served In Iraq from 1939 to 1942. In 1944 he was appointed62 words
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Article55 1947-06-21 7 THE Women's Section of the Ramakrishna Mission has organised free sewing and cooking classes, where every woman is welcome. Meetings are held every Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. m the Ramakrishna Mission, 9 Norris Road, off Serangoon Road. This evening Mrs. P. de Souza will demonstrate55 words
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Article241 1947-06-21 7 Share Market Report By Our Market Correspondent THE local share market was 1 quiet m all sections yes terday. In the industrials, Cold Storage changed hands at $6.90, Wearn«s at $23.50 and Gammons at $5.92% and $5.95. Brick Prefs were wanted at $3.50 and Smelter Prefs241 words
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174 1947-06-21 7 Siam Govt Permits Export Of Rubber From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Friday. "THE export of rubber from 1 Siam to Malaya is to be allowed from July 1. The Siamese Government has agreed to this, it is understood, subject to a deduction of 22 per cent of the proceeds, which174 words
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Article132 1947-06-21 7 The Overseas Chinese Ranking Corporation has started a system of nightsafes to safeguard cash takings of firms after banking hours. Although common In other part:; of the world, this is the flrsr, night-safe system to be introduced introduced m Singapore. Anyone who wishes to make visa of132 words
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Advertisement49 1947-06-21 7 L'ALUMINIUM FRANCAIS FRENCH ALUMINIUM Pioneers of the Aluminium Industry Manufacturers of:ALUMINIUM Foil ALUMINIUM Sheets ALUMINIUM Tubes ALUMINIUM Bcadings ALUMINIUM Proftiee ALUMINIUM Alloys ALUMINIUM of all typos an* for all uses Con*\jnment* of Aluminium Sheet* coming regularly Apply ttnSole Agents for Malaya OPTORG CO., mum LTD. 124, ROBINSON ROAD SINGAPORE49 words
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Advertisement127 1947-06-21 7 NEW SHIPMENT Galvanised Corrugated Sheets All Sizes AH Guages BOOK YOUR ORDERS NOW Limited Stock TAN SIN PENG CO. Biggest Most Reliable. Hardware Estate Sapplierr,' 11, Phillip Street Singapore Cable Metal Phone Nos. 3114 4373 TROPICAL TRADERS far easd LTD 41-C Robinson Road IMPORTERS EXPORTERS GENERAL MtRCHANTS GENERAL DIVISION: Fr127 words
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212 1947-06-21 8 MOW that we up-country radio listeners are paying $12 per annum instead of the pre-war $5, it is to be hoped that the Department of Broadcasting will be selfeupporting and not involve Malaya in another $750,000 budget next year. It will take a few212 words
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Letter140 1947-06-21 8 AN innovation has been introduced which reduces pocket-picking to a fine art. When an urchin has been caught at it and accused, his gang promptly constitute a court on the roadside. Victims who have been tried m this manner have varying experiences to relate. One was140 words
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Letter171 1947-06-21 8 A FEW days ago I went into a Singapore department store and asked a sales-girl politely if I could purchase a tin of cigarettes. To my surprise she gave me this answer: "No cigarettes. If you have any complaints, go and see the manager." Not even171 words
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Letter79 1947-06-21 8 IT was surprised to see a notice outside the Muar Amusement Park notifying the people that condensed milk was on sale m the park at night. Condensed milk has not been on sale m Muar for some time except m the black market. When the79 words
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157 1947-06-21 8 IN a certain Singapore shop a day or so ago a salesgirl told me that "there are no fags for sale at all." I stood aside for a while and saw this Asiatic salesgirl serving one "Ang Moh" customer with more than one157 words
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Letter206 1947-06-21 8 yyiTH reference to the article "Reaction to M.D.U." m the Straits Times of June 13, I have a few comments to make on the slogan "Asia for the Asiatics." "Asia lor the Asiatics" correctly expresses the views of Asiatic peoples nowadays. As we are born206 words
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104 1947-06-21 8 MR. Khoo Eng lean is wrong m presuming that a state lottery would be an indirect form of taxation. The object of a lottery to fight T.B. is a noble one. It is at least better than to have our Incomes taxed through cigarettes, from which104 words
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Letter98 1947-06-21 8 MAY I through the Straits Times appeal to the Education pepartment to allow schoolchildren who are m the School Certificate classes to take the London Matriculation Examination m June? All schools finish the syllabus i^r the examination m Standard Eight. It is a waste of98 words
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117 1947-06-21 8 X AM a civilian working with the Military Police at Gill man Barracks, Singapore. One day I was suffering from sore eyes. The chief clerk, who is a Service-man, rang up the M.I. Room, Ist Battalion Sea forth Highlanders, and arrangement was made for my117 words
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Letter157 1947-06-21 8 RADIO MALAYA introduced their "Listener's Post" feature last year. When Miss Adza Vincent was Programme Director, she took great pains over thi s programme. It appeared on Tuesdays, Wednesdays (8.18 p.m to 9 p.m.) and Sundays (1 pjn. to 1.30 p.m.>. She was very popular157 words
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Letter144 1947-06-21 8 Lotteries: State vs. Club? It is an open secret thai lotiery tickets of the vanoiH turf clubs are being sold a!su to non-member 3. If clubs and associations an allowed to run lotteries for private gain, why .should not tha Government run a State lottery for- a good cause? Thr144 words
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Letter111 1947-06-21 8 LOCAL Chinese superstition has it that off Tanjoi f; Tokong the unsatisfied ghostj of drowned ptop.e, seek; g company, crag do n unwary swimmtrs at cer.ain festival peri ds of the year. I would put the blame for losi of lives there on the vicious crosscurrents which sweep111 words
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Advertisement139 1947-06-21 8 Limited stocks are now I wO^I YOON LEE COMPANY MANUFACTURERS OF MACHINE MADE §TINS 6c C4NS 4 GALLON CAPACITY EVERY DESCRIPTION ALUMINIUM DIE-PRESSED NUMBER PLATES, NAME PLATES SIGN BOARDS ETC., ETC Factor; 87. CROSS STREET. 324. SUNGEI BESI KD.. K.L. Trl. 3953 KUALA LUMPUR •IF YOU 4.RE NOT SATISI lED139 words
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Advertisement60 1947-06-21 8 ARDON" "7 Manufactured by ARTHUR DODGSON NELSON. Lanes.. England. THp ideal unit for Gara&e Proprietors, Cabinetmakers, Painters and Decorators, and the Factory etc., etc., Can be supplied complete with Paint Spray Gun, Air Hose, Tyre Inflator with built m Gau&e, Moisture Separator. BOOK YOUR REQUIREMENTS with The Sole Agents Rahamin60 words
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Miscellaneous549 1947-06-21 8 In today's deal the declarer att:mptea the cpp^r....... i. u ,Ja m slam, his a finesse that he almost could know extreme length in partners suit pracrould fail. tically guaranteeing that there would West, dealer. be no defensive spade trick. Both sides H»"*K West opened the ace of spades and549 words
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Article, Illustration441 1947-06-21 9 riNE of the most cosmopolitan and most x modern organisations m Malaya has just celebrated its first anniversary, which coincided with the news that it would soon be taken over by the 8.8.C. It is the £2,000,000 station of the British Far Eastern Broadcasting Service,441 words
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Advertisement134 1947-06-21 9 M^7Wx7M?sT/ M /sm/fiypiCoMMOfM> ■fr BKO/tcf/ms, asthma COLDS, COUGHS, £TC. i*j L ff fS* The frmula fcr Doctor Mac's Cough H^^^Hl tU/L Mixture Is the resul: of extensive, pains- ■"< J takin X research conducted under the personal supervision of an eminent ,^P*?^^ scientist. Produced m one of the world's ■■H^Bl134 words
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Advertisement192 1947-06-21 9 cut diamond v Hlk. *k Enoaoed! jri^ Rose says, "I just love 4aA W^^^ Pond's Cold Cream" 4 Dreamy eyes, smooth complexion, and soft," she says. Wipes off c*?an. Rose is another Pond's bride-to-be. Here is her Ponds beauty care: Ever y morning and every night give your face this192 words
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Article727 1947-06-21 10 SINGAPORE, Friday. PINGAPORE shar c quotations to3 day, as given by the Malayan Shareholders' Association, were as follows: INDUSTRIALS Buyer Seller Alex. Brick (O) 2.30 2.40 Alex. Brick (P) 3.50 3.65 B M. Trustee 8.25 9.00 Consolidated Tic Smelters (O) 21/6 22/6 do (P) 26 27/9 Eastern United727 words
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Article467 1947-06-21 10 LONDON, Thursday. rwas another very quiet day on the London Stock Exchange. Even new industrial issues with a few exceptions were left to their own devices, writes Reuter's flrfancial correspondent. Distillers' dividend, making 20 per cent for a l<H-monthly psrlod against 22J per cent for a full year467 words
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Article108 1947-06-21 10 DECAUSE of the non-recovery D of the share registers of Sungei Bagan Rubber Company Limited since the reoccupation of Singapore, the Company will hold an extraordinary general meeting next month m Singapore. Resolutions to convert the share holding into stock will be considered. This action is being taken108 words
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Article61 1947-06-21 10 The Singapore Chamber o! Commerce Rubber Association's prices at noon yesterday were. Buyers Sellers Cts. Cts. per lb. per lb. No. 1 R.S.S. Spot Loose 30 301 No. 1 R.S.S. fob m bales July 31 311 No. 2 R.S.S. fob m bales July 30i 30 i No. 3 R.S.S.61 words
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Article34 1947-06-21 10 NEW YORK, Friday. Crude rubber closed yesterday at 15 to 36 points lower. Sales totalled 13 contracts. September 16.00 bid December 15.72-80. No. 1 ribbed smcked sheets was 16.38 nominal. A. P.34 words
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Advertisement713 1947-06-21 10 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. (incorporated In Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE SAILINGS FROM U.K. AND U.S.A. "Sommelsdijk" From U.S. A G. 6 "Agamemnon" Due from U.K June 23 "Radja" Due f ram U S A Jun« 24 "Sarnodon" Due from U.K Juna 27 "Anrhises" Due from U.K. A Cont June '9 l-aomedon"713 words
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Advertisement265 1947-06-21 10 PRESIDENT LINE SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON vu INDIA EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Arrivei IRAQ VICTORY GODOWNS 25 26 PENANG JUNE !8 WILLIS VICKERT SINGAPORE JLL¥ PORT SHAM JULY 19 PENANG JULY 24 Freight Only AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD. UNION BLDG. TKLS.: 6228 XXI K757 PASSAGE 4949 WATERMAN LINT NFW265 words
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Advertisement253 1947-06-21 10 P O and B I SAILINGS TO AND FROM INDIA. CEYLON. AUSTRALIA. SIAM. CHINA ADEN EGTPT. CONTINENT AND UNITED KINGDOM J Acpr"! Singapore ISLAY KERR 4CO LTD. and at 11A Collyer Quay. Singapore Penanc 25 Beacb Street. Penang P ft C Agents X I 'immir A P Swettenham Harrisons Crosfleld253 words
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Advertisement546 1947-06-21 10 E HERMAN KLAVENESS LINE DII 1/ IJ A I (incorporatec «nn Umitea DUVKR AIL Liability IB Norway) S.S. CO., LTD. LOS ANGELES, ancoroorateo Sn**^ SAN FRANCISCO LONDON A CONTINENT VANCOUVER M.s. <ciTT of Chester- "SOMERVILLE" July 10 £ARLY AUGUST c>Us p Swett*nham McAUSTER CO., -fD. (Incornorateo id Singapore) PHONES 7237—5906546 words
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Article, Illustration620 1947-06-21 11 LesRyan - Famous women helped to make Wimbledon LesRyan By THE Wimbledon championships begin on June 23, and the favourites for the women's singles wifl be the American Wightman Cup quartette— Margaret Osborne, Louise Brough, Doris Hart, and Patricia Todd— «nd the Australian champion, Mrs. Nancye Bolton. Nancye Bolton, then Nancye Wynne,620 words
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Article309 1947-06-21 11 Profits from his dream horses LONDON. A TITLED English punteii has made a big profit' from backing dream horses. He is ohe Hon. John Godley, son and heir of Lord Kilbracken, and a student at Balliol College, Oxford. Godley's luck began when he dreamed th .t someone had given him309 words
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Article135 1947-06-21 11 RIO DE JANEIRO.— The ancient I dispute over the relative merits of boxing and wrestling is being rei vived here by Helio Gracie, clabnjant to Brazil's jiu-jitsu championship. Naturally. Helio leans toward the art of grappling as opposed to punching. In fact, he is so confident135 words
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Advertisement381 1947-06-21 11 SKYWAYS (far east) LTD. (Incorporated m Hongkong.) DIRECT LANCASTRIAN PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND HONGKONG 9N 7 HOURS NEXI DEPARTURES Taesday 24th Jane Friday 27th Jane Tuesday Ist July Enquiries to THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED. (Incomorateo m England) Genertl Atrents Bookings also accepted at all Travel Agencies EVERETT381 words
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Advertisement381 1947-06-21 11 THE TEA YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR "CARSONS" CHOICE CEYLON TEA "The Flavsir m Favour 1 A PRODUCT OF THE BEST PLANTATIONS "Obtainable at;— Ally's, Raffle* Place Bun Bee Co., Beach Road, Kirn Ann, 243 Orchard Road, High Street Precision Store., 1 Orchard Road, Cho-> Siang Bee, 338 Orchard Road, General381 words
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Miscellaneous707 1947-06-21 11 RADIO MAT IVfl I News in Mandarin; 8.00 Mail Bo:; In I r> k r\r e>r- /~> KHUIKJ WALAYH Mandarin Mandarin Selections; 8 30 RADIO SEAC Sinfnnnrp You Ask x Answer m Cantonese; fnlnmhn Singapore 8.45 News in Cantonese Amoy; 9.00 (Bands- Bine Red Networks: Noon Announcement in Tamil; 9707 words
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443 1947-06-21 12 By Our Soccer Reporter THERE is little doubt that the visit of the Sing Tao Sports Club has already done much towards improving the standard of soccer m Singapore. The team came here with a big reputation, both as good footballers and clean443 words
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Article363 1947-06-21 12 LONDON, Friday. pEORGE Pope, the new Test U bowler, taking six Leicestershire wickets for 30 yesterday, continued to show good form. The Indian Test player, A. H. Kardar (Abdul Hafeez), bati3d stubbornly for 90 minutes m scoring 48 for Oxford University against Middlesex atReuter - 363 words
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Article88 1947-06-21 12 LONDON, Friday .—Results m today's county cricket are:— At Ilkeston. Derbyshire beat Leicestershire by an innings and 105 runs; Derbyshire 327, Leicestershire 104 and 118 (Tompkin 61, Pope, right-arm medium. 4 for 40, Copson, right arm fast-medium swing. 5 for 21). At Worcester, Gloucestershire beat WorcestershireReuter - 88 words
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Article95 1947-06-21 12 Today's C.-.A.F.A. League ;ratch at Jalan He.;nr StaJium is between the Roy&l Navy and Chinese Juni >:•;>. Both titans arc m the button half of the tables. The following players will represent the C.V.M.A. Juniors m a friendly volley ball match against the Chung Cheng High95 words
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Article, Illustration52 1947-06-21 12 This graphic A.P. action photo shows Tony Janico of Ohio, toppling towards the canvas after takntj a punch from Jake LaMoita m the 10th round of their bout m Madison Square Garden, New York, on Jun? 6, Janivo had taKen a count of four wh?n the bell ended the fight.52 words
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Article705 1947-06-21 12 Indian Teams The following will play Cricket for the Indian Association against the S. R. C. on the Padang today at 2.00 p.m. D. DharmaraJ (Capt.), N. R. D'Vaz, Rasiklal, Ram Singh, P. Parthasarathy, Ravilal N. Mehta, R. S. Nadarajah, R. S. Banker, Purshotam Shivlal. Sardar705 words
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Article35 1947-06-21 12 LONDON. Friday.— The Maha- raja of Baroda's classic colt, j Sayajirao, will run m the Irish Derby at The Curragh next Wednesday, according to present plans, says trainer Sam Armstrong. Rcutcr35 words
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Article18 1947-06-21 12 High tid;: 1.01 p.m. (B.b ft.). Tomorrow: 12.03 am. (9.9 ft) and 1.50 p.m. (8.5 ft.).18 words
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Article78 1947-06-21 12 LONLi I -I'laying m a drizzle wliich made the court slippery Sumant Misra, the Indian champion, was beaten m the semi-finals of the men's singles m the London Lawn Tennis Championships at Queen's Club, today. He lost to Robert Falkenburg of America who was seededReuter - 78 words
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Article301 1947-06-21 12 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR Friday. THE Chinese went back to the top of the First Division of the League table this evening following an easy three-nil win over the Kuala Rovers on the Padang The Chinese were superior m every department j of301 words
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Article132 1947-06-21 12 The schedule of racing at Ipoh on June 28, July 2 and 5 is: First day: Horses. Class Onedivisions one, two, three and four. z'.x furlongs. Horses Class Two— revision one, five furlongs straight. Horses, Class Three. Divisions one, two. three and four, five and half furlongs.132 words
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Article207 1947-06-21 12 SYDNEY, Friday. THE Sydney Daily Mirror yesterday printed a hot attack a English sports critics>who, it said, used the slightest pretext to "rave and snivel" about what they called a lack of sportsmanship. Other Australian comments, however, were critical of the Australian tennis players' withdrawal from207 words
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Advertisement750 1947-06-21 12 1 LASSIMKI) \I)S. (Continued from Page 6) ACCOMMODATION VACANT IoHiD room m Modern II i! i for couple, bathroom attached, nice;.". n sanitation, use of dining/sittin n m. tennis court, garage etc. A;i,.l D'jx No. A414. S.T. VACANT NOW. double room with board. Alro small single. 2. Lloyd Rid. Call750 words
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Advertisement157 1947-06-21 12 H. M. V. Radio IS B Model 5200 $350.00 The Export Models are designed and built especially for use m extreme climates. MAGNIFIED BANDSPREAD Tuning and a Luxurious Walnut Cabinet ore among the features which make H.M.V. the most desired r.ic!i». SSSyi Immediate Delivery H.M.V.R.2. m ql. -M- HHBt^^ s>157 words
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