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Title Section19 1948-04-29 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 3+ PRICE TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1948 TWELVE PAGES19 words
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710 1948-04-29 1 Assemblies Banned In Singapore THE secretary-general of the Pan-Malayan Federation of Trade Unions (Mr. Cheng Lu) last night appealed to all labourers in Singapore to abandon their original plans for celebrating May I by a mass assembly in Farrer Park and a procession through710 words
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Article247 1948-04-29 1 PUR more cases of j poliomyelitis (infantile paraiyss) were notified in Singapore yesterday, bringing tne total number of cases to 25. Yesterday's new cases comprised one Malay child, one Chinese child and two Euro- poan adults. Two of the cases were In the rural area of247 words
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Article75 1948-04-29 1 RANGOON, Wednesday.— U Saw, the former Burmese Premier sentenced for his part m the assassination of U Aung San and Burmese Cabinet ministers last July, will be 1 hanged on May 8, it was announced here today. The announcement, made by the specialReuter - 75 words
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Article, Illustration34 1948-04-29 1 MOUNTING OF THE GUARD: The RAF Regiment (Malaya) mounted guard at King's House, Koala Lumpur, the residence of the High Commissioner, last week. The picture shows Sir Edward Gent inspecting th« guard. PH. picture.34 words
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149 1948-04-29 1 From Our Own Correspondent BANGKOK, Wednesday. "THE long-threatened crisis m the four South Siani 1 Malay-speaking provinces of Pattani Narathiwart, Yala and Setul has finally exploded, with a revolt i» Narathiwart. According to dispatches re- j- ceived In Bangkok by the Ministry of the149 words
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Article207 1948-04-29 1 From Our Own Correspondent. MELBOURNE, Wednesday. —Because of the over- subscription of a £250,000 participating preference share issue at five per cent, the directors of Hume Industries (Far East) Ltd. closed application lists last nigrht. The funds are for add.tional working capital for factories m Singapore, Kuala207 words
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Article111 1948-04-29 1 Bukit r amah Results RESULTS of yesterday's Bukit Timah races were: RACE 1: HAPPY LASS $17 and $8; Scarlet Tiger II $15; Lusan Maid $32. RACE 2: ROCHDALE $24 and $9; Affable $11: Port Star $8. RACE 3: SILTER JUPITER $46 and $13; Gold Stream $18; Glorify $10. RACE 4:111 words
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Article153 1948-04-29 1 T^HE prosecution was A closed when the court rose at 4.45 p.m. yesterday m the case m which four Chinese committee members of the Chinese section of the Singapore Harbour Labourers' Union stand charged with managing an illegal society. They are charged alternatively with assisting m the153 words
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Article119 1948-04-29 1 TOKIO, Wednesday. A TOTAL of 1,008 suspected participants m last week-end's Korean anti-Japanese demonstrations m the Kobe-Osaka area were held m prisons today. Provost-Marshals m both I cities were pushing plans for trials which probably will start early next week. No new outbreaks since Monday have beenUP - 119 words
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Article126 1948-04-29 1 Russo-Finn Pact Approved HELSINKI, Wednesday. ♦THE Finnish Parliament, 1 after three hours of debate, today approved the Russio-Finnish pact of friendshdp and mutual assistance by a vote of 157 j to 11. A proposal to reject the treaty, made by the Liberal Party leader (Mr. Kalle Kauppe) was defeated byUP - 126 words
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Article76 1948-04-29 1 BIG LEAD FOR STASSEN PHILADELPHIA. Wednesday.—Mr. Harold Stassen. former Governor of Minnesotta, today held a large lead over Governor Thomas Dewey of New York and Senator Edward Martin m the Pennsylvania Republican presidential primary election. Returns from 5,326 precincts 'gave the following results: Mr. Stassen 48,850; Mr. Dewey 40,681; SenatorUP - 76 words
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Article60 1948-04-29 1 BKRLIN, Wednesday— An official advertisement m an American zone newspaper ask- Heinrich Baer. last heard of m 1848 when he t left for Swiirerland and r America, to report to the Ooblenz Court. If Baer, who was born In r 1821. does not shew up.Reuter - 60 words
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Article34 1948-04-29 1 y NEW YORK. Wednesday.— jp The Consul-General for s Nicaragua said yesterday that his country was making mlli- tary preparations to meet an y expected Communist invasion from Costa Rica.— AP.AP - 34 words
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Article514 1948-04-29 1 JERUSALEM, Wednesday. I^ING Abdullah of Transjordan confirmed today that his Arab Legionaries had occupied Jericho, m Palestine. He told the Associated Press by telephone from his capital m Amman that the force which occupied Jericho, less than 20 miles north-east of Jerusalem, was made up ofReuter; AP - 514 words
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101 1948-04-29 2 SHANGHAI, Wednesday. rUSTOMS officers are standing: by today to intercept the Standard Vacuum oil-tanker "Charles F. Meyer" which is making port with a large but undisclosed amount of contraband and two dead smuggling suspects. i i ~;fl According to the China Press, the101 words
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Article54 1948-04-29 2 LONDON. Wednesday. India will take part In the Lille Trade Fair later this year, Ml. Chatterji, Indian trade publicity officer m London, told Reuter yesterday. He said there was a great demand for Indian goods and novelties hi the Western World, and India would participate m all InternationalReuter - 54 words
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Article55 1948-04-29 2 COLOMBO, Wednesday. A recommendation to ban the use of rickshaws In Colombo within the next five years has been made to the Colombo Municipal Council by its Finance Committee. The Committee has suggested that no new rickshaws be licenced after 1949. The number of hiring rickshaws m ColomboUP - 55 words
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Article46 1948-04-29 2 MARKET LAVINGTON, I Wednesday.—A Mosquito aircraft from the R.A.F. station m Benslon, Oxfordshire, crashed last night into Lavington Hilt while on a training flight. The crew of two, Flight Lieutenant D. Rutherford, 1 Pilot, and Flying Officer G.H.W. Fisher. navigator, were killed.— Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Article69 1948-04-29 2 BRUSSELS, Wednesday. Princess Alexandra Obolensky, 32-jrear-old Russian Princess, was sentenced to eight years' imprisonment by a military court yesterday far trading with the German Army during the war. She was described hi the evidence as being the head of a gang of seven collaborators who sold £1,500,000 worth69 words
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Article, Illustration42 1948-04-29 2 Inspector-General and organiser of the Arab armies for the liberation of Palestine (Gen. Tan a El Has hi mi). Photograph was taken as he left the March 4 session of the Arab League's Palestine Committee m Damascus. A. P. picture.42 words
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Article79 1948-04-29 2 LONDON, Wednesday.— The King and Queen entertained about 1,200 guests U a silver wedding party and ball at Buckingham Palace last night. For the first time since the war dancing took place m the lofty gold and white ballroom, the brilliant acting for pre-war courts. Queen Mary, PrincessReuter - 79 words
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Article84 1948-04-29 2 MIAMI BEACH, Wednesday.—A beautiful blonde model from New York yesterday saved six strong men from drowning. Robin Dunnell Burgess was lolling on the beach here when she heard cries of help from two swimmers 150 yards from shore. She watched while four other men leaped into the84 words
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Article159 1948-04-29 2 Attack On SCAP Controls SAN FRANCISCO, Wednesday. TH E San Francisco Chamber of Commerce yesterday urged that SCAP controls ovex private trade, should be withdrawn. SCAP took over the functions of the U.S. Commercial Company, a Government agency, early this year when the company discontinued its participation m Japanese foreign159 words
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Article55 1948-04-29 2 LONDON, Wednesday. After three and a quarter hours' circling over London airport with an "oil leak" a British Overseas airliner made a perfect landing with Its outer port engine out of action. The plane had taken off for Accra, West Africa, carrying 10 passengers, including five women andReuter - 55 words
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Article47 1948-04-29 2 SHANGHAI Wednesday.— More than 1.200 passengers of the ill-fated steamship Wanlee were rescued yesterday from Communist-held territory m Shantung province off which the ship went aground more than two weeks ago. The ship's owners said the Communists refused to accept payment for relief given the passengers. —AJ>.47 words
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Advertisement636 1948-04-29 2 NOTICES AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD STORE FROPERTIBS. TO be held at The saleroom of Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng A Co., Ltd., No. 10 Chulla Street, Singapore. On Wednesday, sth May 1948, at 2 30 p.m. Lot 1. Freehold land and house No. 341 Bast Coast Road, areas 21,745 sq.ft.636 words
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Advertisement203 1948-04-29 2 WEARNE BROTHERS LIMITED. NOTICE is hereby given that the Register at Members will be closed from Monday 10th May to Friday 21st May 1948. both days inclusive. By Order of the Board. F. P. WEARNE. Secretary. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that EEC BERGHIMKK of 97 Cavanagh Rd., Singapore, is203 words
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Advertisement85 1948-04-29 2 j Prince's VISIT THE PATISSERIE FOR MORNING COFFEE AND AFTERNOON TEA k €*ILLS AMD SMACKS UNTIL 2 A.M. SATURDAY EXTENSION FOR RESERVATIONS PHONE ***** Sat: rT^T^P^TP A R K iv v SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR. 1948 PRESENTING THE BIGGEST ASSEMBLY OF INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL POST-WAR PRODUCTS ETER PRESENTED IN ONE85 words
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Article366 1948-04-29 3 London Talks: US Seeks Details WASHINGTON, Wednesday. A MERICA has asked the Brussels Pact Powers Britain, France, Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg for details of their co-ordinated defence plans. Meanwhile, m London, the Foreign Office announced that the Defence Ministers of the five nations would meet m LondonReuter; AP; UP - 366 words
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Article, Illustration46 1948-04-29 3 HIROSHIMA SURVIVOR WEDS: Kay Polchikofl, a White Russian girl who survived the Hiroshima atom bombing, holds the hand of Paul Drago. a former Army private who met her m Japan, after their wedding m Hollywood. Between them is the clergyman who performed the marriage. A.P. picture.AP - 46 words
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Article71 1948-04-29 3 WASHINGTON, Wednesday. A plan for conscripting American 18-year-olds was submitted to the United States Senate's Armed Services Ownmittee yesterday. The Secretary of Defence outlined the plan at a private meeting of the committee. It proposed to draft 161,000 youths m the age group Into the forces mReuter - 71 words
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Article260 1948-04-29 3 Rubber Producers Protest WASHINGTON, Wed. pOLONIAL rubber proL/ ducers protested at the meeting of the International Rubber Study Group yesterday against America's action m using her huge synthetic rubber production potential "as a club over our heads to hold down the price of natural rubber," informed observers revealed. Colonial delegates,UP - 260 words
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Article67 1948-04-29 3 BATAVIA. Wednesday. Leaders of an alleged Com-munist-Inspired plot for an armed rising m Indonesia have been arrested In the East Java^port of Surabaya, the Netherlands East Indies Information Service reported today. The statement said a rising was plotted m Surabaya, other East Java cities and the neighbouringReuter; AP; UP - 67 words
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Article49 1948-04-29 3 ROME. Wednesday.— A Defence Ministry communique said that an Italo- Yugoslav border clash on Monday, m which two men were killed and three wounded, apparently took place m a strip of territory Yugoslav forces seized "In one of the many sallies" out of their lines.— A.P.AP - 49 words
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Article28 1948-04-29 3 CALCUTTA, Wednesday.— Armed with Sten guns and knives, gangsters burst into a bank m south Calcutta yesterday and escaped with nearly £40,000.— AP.AP - 28 words
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Article46 1948-04-29 3 LONDON. Wednesday. The Government disclosed yesterday that 54.700 European volunteer workers had arrived m Britain. Reporting the figure m the House of Commons, Mr. Ness Edwards. Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour, said most of them were displaced persons. A.P.AP - 46 words
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195 1948-04-29 3 LONDON, Wednesday. ?IE Lord Chancellor (Viscount Jowitt) asked the House of Lords to follow the House of Common* by voting to suspend the death penalty for murder, but said he personally disagreed with it. He added: "I feel there is only one possible justificationUP - 195 words
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Article268 1948-04-29 3 "NEHRU PLAN?' FOR ASIA From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Wednesday. A NUMBER of recent speeches show that I South Asia is groping to-] wards a new political organisation, says the ManChester Guardian, commenting on a speech by the Indian Premier (Pandit Nehru) to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce.268 words
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Article168 1948-04-29 3 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Wednesday. THE United States Navy Department m a survey •of "vital raw materials' emphasises that, while the United States is rich m certain natural resources, it has inadequate supplies of other materials, includling tin and rubber, which are indispensable to168 words
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267 1948-04-29 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. THE Malayan Railway Administration was far from satisfied with the condition of Port Swettenham, said an official statement by the railways yesterday. Efforts to restore the pre-war position had been handicapped by the presence of wrecks alongside the267 words
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Article158 1948-04-29 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. A MOTION to censure Government department for "tardy and dilatory methods" in dealings with the public" was defeated in the Legislative Council yesterday by 35 votes to 24. Eight members abstained. Cases Instancing dilatorlness by Government departments were quoted by158 words
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Article294 1948-04-29 4 THE Comptroller of Income Tax, Singapore (Mr. D. H. Tudor), told the Straits Times yesterday that the onus was upon persons liable for the payment of income tax to declare themselves chargeable without the j service of any notice. He was replying to a letter294 words
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652 1948-04-29 4 By Our Woman Correspondent rpHE Stage Club's new production "Blithe Spirit," will be open to the public free of charge. The only cost to them will be the voluntary pmrchase of programmes at a minimum rate of two dollars. The Stage Club has652 words
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Article, Illustration1802 1948-04-29 5 Right Hon. Winston Churchill - Right Hon. Winston Churchill THE SECOND WORLD WAR 12 By The In this article Mr. Churchill traces the first differences which arose between Mr. Eden as Foreign Secretary and the new Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain. THE Foreign Secre- fcary has a special position m a British1,802 words
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1218 1948-04-29 6 The Straits Times Singapore. Thrus., Apr. 29, 1948. THE MAY DAY CHALLENGE Saturday will be a critical 'day m Singapore. Government has banned both the May Day procession of trade unions through the city and the mass rally m Farrer Park that was to have preceded that procession. We must1,218 words
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Article, Illustration1183 1948-04-29 6 A Malayan In England Says, BY L. C. HOFFMAN, Singapore-born member of the Straits Times editorial staff, who is paying his first visit to England with the Malayan Press delegation. A VISIT to Britain at this time Is like a swim in the Serpentine in midwinter. After1,183 words
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669 1948-04-29 6 I THINK it very urgent and necessary that the following points m connection with any proposed amendments to the Income Tax Act and! certain other matters i should be most carefully! considered by the Unofficial Members of the Council. 1. There is669 words
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Article, Illustration309 1948-04-29 7 Raids On Unions, Five Arrested piVE men were arrested by the Singapore C.I.D. early yesterday morning one on an attempted murder charge and the others for alleged abetment following the hurling of a hand grenade into a crowded coffee shop m Deli Street on309 words
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Article, Illustration32 1948-04-29 7 AT RAFFLES HOTEL: Miss Robertti Roberts (left), American operatic soprano, and Miss Carol Gunning, Australian musical star, who will both be appearing at the Gala Opening of the Raffles Hotel ballroom tonight.32 words
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Article124 1948-04-29 7 CHINA'S largest naval vessel, the 14,800-ton Aumee, arrived m Singapore yesterday from Shanghai m the course of a goodwill visit. Essentially an oil tanker and repair shiip, she will load 8,000 tons of oil m Singapore for delivery m Shanghai. The Aumee, commanded by Capt.124 words
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Article115 1948-04-29 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday: Sentence of death was passed at the Selangor Assizes today on two Banjarese, Tuhalus bin Saasa and Othman bin Johan, for the murder of a Chinese shop assistant at Kuala Selangor last November. Both men were found guilty of hacking Yap Kuan Fatt to115 words
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Article53 1948-04-29 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Wednes day.—Federal Legislative Councillors are to hold ballots for the privilege of making speeches after the adjournment at future council meetings. After a spirited debate yesday they agreed by a majority to retain the practice of adjournment speeches, 1 but limited this to a period53 words
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Article34 1948-04-29 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. The Federation is contributing $27,608 towards the upkeep of the grounds of the Governor-General's residence at Bukit Serene. This is disclosed in the report of the Federation Finance Committee.34 words
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Article126 1948-04-29 7 MR. Yong Mun Sen, who recently painted eight pictures of Malaya's Industries for the Industry and Commerce Department, for display at the Malayan Stall at the British Industries Fair to be held next month in Lon don, will hold an exhibition of about 100 paint'ngs at the Victoria126 words
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Article67 1948-04-29 7 SEREMBAN, Wednesday. Mr O. P. Clay, Agricultural Adviser to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, visited Negrt Sembilan terr*--Mr Clay discussed with the Yang Di Fertuan Besar problems of agricultjure. particularly pad! cultivation, and visited agricultural station at Rembau and the padi station at Kendon*. Mr.67 words
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Article52 1948-04-29 7 PAYING a tribute to the vigilence and efficiency of the Singapote Police Force, the Colonial Secretary (Mr. P. A. B. McKerron) said yesterday: "It was creditable and reassuring to the public to know that police officers were present and m the near vicinity when the two grenade throwing52 words
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358 1948-04-29 7 PINGAPORE'S C.I.D. Chief (Mr. J.C. Barry), m a O statement to the press yesterday, said: 'The throwing of the grenades cannot but be the work of persons who want the Singapore Harbour strike to continue and who are attempting, m this fashion, to intimidate358 words
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Article112 1948-04-29 7 PiE first ex-R.A.F. recruits for the Royal New Zealand Air Force have arrived m Singapore by air on their way to New Zealand. Thtre are twenty men m the party, all of them technicians. They will leave, for New Zealand m two R.N.Z.A.F. aircraft which will arrive112 words
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Article126 1948-04-29 7 More than 3,000 dockers I were working on 17 ships alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday where the situation was practically normal. Work was almost normal also m the Roads where 1,400 men were working the cargoes of 15 ships. The situation showed a general126 words
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Article202 1948-04-29 7 Loneliest Man In Singapore TTHE loneliest man m all 1 Singapore last night was Mr. Yannoudif, a young Greek, who arrived yesterday afternoon by air from Europe. At least a dozen people spoke to him, but he was still lonely, because he couldn't understand a word anybody said to him,202 words
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Article50 1948-04-29 7 Leong Ah How and Tan Ah 61m, two young employees of the Godown Workers' Union were fined $25 each, hi default two weeks' rigorous imprisonment, by the Second Police Court Magistrate, Mr. L. C. Goh, yesterday for illogrally sticking billfe on a godown waH at Robertson Quay.50 words
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Article253 1948-04-29 7 Strikers Blamed For Cut Cables npHREE torn, hacked and 1 broken underground telephone cables affecting almost 200 (houses were discovered yesterday m Singapore. Mr. R. W. Stainforth, general manager of the Oriental and Electrical Telephone Co. Ltd., told the Straits Times: "I believe this is the work of some of253 words
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Article91 1948-04-29 7 An inter-club debate "That Malaya is ready for self-gov-ernment" between the Straits Chinese Methodist Youth Fellowship and Sure and Stedfast Club will be held at the Social Hall. No. 3 Kampong Kapor Road on Saturday, at 7.30 p.m. Speakers for the affirmative are Mr. Seah Yeak Khern.91 words
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Article290 1948-04-29 7 •TTHE Singapore Chinese Journalists Union is demanding an apology and a satisfactory explanation" from the Chinese Consul-Oeneral (Dr. Wu Paak-shing) for allegedly asking a local Chinese newspaper reporter to leave a meeting at which he presided on Monday. The reporter m Question. Mr. K. S. Quek.290 words
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303 1948-04-29 7 Port Swetten ham Strikers Deny Singapore Lead From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. "QUR strike has nothing to do with the Singapore strike" said the President of Port Swettenham Harbour Workers' Union today when 800 wharf hands declared a lightning strike. The strike was called by the Harbour Workers'303 words
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Article184 1948-04-29 7 MOST treasured possession of the Australian Chief Engineer of the ship Eastern Saga, now m Singapore, is a German logbook showing how Hamburg suffered continual air-raids m 1944. The log book came with the Eastern Saga when as the Esneralda she was captured from the Germans184 words
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Article, Illustration1030 1948-04-29 8 MALA YAN AIR WA YS FIRST ANNIVERSARY By An Airways Official MALAYAN Airways celebrates its first birthday on Saturday, and the occasion deserves a review of its potentialities and the part it is playing m the building of the new Malaya. Statistics, except to those mathematically inclined, tend to be1,030 words
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1091 1948-04-29 8 " Punai - "Punai" By •THE incident* which I 1 am about to relate occurred m Kelarrtan just prior to the Japanese invasion. I had heard a great deal about "Mam Petri," a form of magic descended from olden days. the origins ol which appear to1,091 words
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Article558 1948-04-29 8 Malayan Nature Journal rC la/test number of, the Malayan Nature Journal may be recommended to those who seek escape from offices and suburbs to the countryside and the jungle, even if the escape be on.v through the medium of print. The individual response of plants to the558 words
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Advertisement82 1948-04-29 8 LIPTOHS_ ia/uite \!^Hi *CEYIOMTA im—TV" I HENBT WAUGH ft CO LTD I SINGAPORE. MtXANG. /"Jjijrfl^^^ I KUALA LUMPUR. IPOH m\ il I rll j '^HDP UM a aaa M n ____>___»_>_»— >•—•——•_- PHILCO greatest Refrigerator of all Time I i mTv ij" rill nUnt-stae built-in Freezer I Locker for for-d82 words
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Advertisement79 1948-04-29 8 HIGH CLASS i-H AERATED WATERS r^U 6ntstrß?trJii|i ESTABLISHED 1904 ■_*__a__MMBM-H_-pR-- «-v«_aH-i-n_a WHOLE-GRAIN OATS ARE NATURE'S IDEAL FOOD FOR BABY NATURE'S Whole-grain oats Quaker Oats is the best natural cereal source of food- wonder iron, protein, food energy, and Vitamin POOD Bi, elements that provide strength for* growth, help guard baby's79 words
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Article, Illustration821 1948-04-29 9 THREE CAME HOME, by Agnes Keith (Joseph $7.50) ON 1 iIE EDGE OF THE PRIMEVAL FOREST, by Albert Schweitzer (Black, $6.30) IX) read m quick sue- cession Mrs. Agnes Keith's account of her captivity m Borneo and the new edition of Albert Schweitzer's821 words
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Article185 1948-04-29 9 "Behold The Spirit," (John Murray, London. 12s. 6d.). THE author of "The Legacy of Asia," "The Spirit of Zen," etc. has written an excellent book on mystical religion. He c..d avours to rescue mysticism from being the unusual and ecstatic experience that so often is assumed185 words
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Article, Illustration427 1948-04-29 9 THE BALLET ANNUAL SECOND ISSUE, (Adam and Charles Black 215.). THIS second issue of the Ballet Annual, edited by Arnold Haskell, is notable for its list of distinguished contributors and illustrators. Ballet lovers especially those who have been out of touch with events m Europe427 words
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Article275 1948-04-29 9 ANEW venture, the Modern Reading Library, has the interesting idea of streamlining the classic novels so as to meet the reading needs of today •Literature is no longer only for leisurely aristocrats. Tfae really successful novel In our times must be sufficiently snappy to catch our275 words
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Article36 1948-04-29 9 HAPPINESS? It is an illusion to think that more comfort means more happiness. Happiness comes of the capacity to feel deeply, to enjoy simply, to think freely, to risk life, to be needed. —Storm Jameson.36 words
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Advertisement97 1948-04-29 9 •—I ««in S A Jr J eßk HKs' PLEATED SKIRTS\\^|/ Trade Enquiries: Please coble Gor-ray Wesdo Lotion See fAancfcciuren GOR-RAY Ltd 107 New Bond Street lorxJon Wl Enjiand DULUX DUCO DECORATIVE AND DURABLE PAINTS LACQUERS VARNISHES FOR YOUR PAINT SUPPLIES WRITE OR PHONE THE BORNEO COMPANY LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND)97 words
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Advertisement260 1948-04-29 9 B STARTS TODAY U A 2 p.m. 4.15, 0.30 J). 15 p.m. Jg| MGM's Thrill-Swept Story of I I V 9 Lusty Men who Fought and I drtL Sang as Fury c% A I *i%z JOHNSON I IJm Romance 1 with THOMAS MITCHELL MM AND INTRODUCING H JANET LEIGH Hir="260 words
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Miscellaneous576 1948-04-29 9 A great many players, lnciu&uig 2 no trump Pa^s 3 ciubs Pus i many of reputation," believe 3 no trump Pass Pus Pms thatttis bad bridge to paw out Although North's three-club bid partaers opening bid. almost re- would be technically a sign-off, gardless of how weak the res- how576 words
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Article1507 1948-04-29 10 Questions From Accused Unionist A GENERAL committeeman of the Singapore Harbour Labourers' Union said m court yesterday that he was not sure of the names of his union's eommitteemen and that he did not know the full official' capacity of a man who sometimes presided. The committeeman1,507 words
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Article, Illustration40 1948-04-29 10 ATHLETES' FLAG: The Malayan Chinese athletic contingent's flag being cheered after its presentation by the Chinese Consul-General (Dr. Wu Paak-shing) on Tuesday. The contingent will soon be leaving for the China Olympics, which start on May 5. Straits Times picture.40 words
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160 1948-04-29 10 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. A 38 YEAR OLD CHINESE was killed today, when the lorry m which he was travelHng plunged down a 75 ft. precipice at the fifth mile, Cheras Road. Th* man's name wus given as Lok Siew160 words
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Article219 1948-04-29 10 Ships m port and ship« alongside Um> glnnnw Hartowr Board wharves yerter*»y t »dowm hi brackets) were: Main Wharf: Charles Dickens (31-32), discharging; Steel Architect (33-34), discharging; Baatern Saga (35-30), discharging; Thalatta (37-38) discharging; Tjlpondok (40-41), discharging; Korea (42-43), discharging. West Wharf: Hwtartch Jessens (1-2), loading; Koto (3)219 words
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Article237 1948-04-29 10 TODAY Opening ceremony of Ramakrishna Mission Orphanage Workshop, by Sir Franklin Olmson. 179. Bartley Road, 5 p.m. Theosophlcal Society, meeting; to answer questions from the a ud tones, 8. Cairnhm Road, 6.30 j p.m. Hong Kong University Alumni Association, annual general meet- 1 ing, re-union dinner, Cecil's Cafe,237 words
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Article73 1948-04-29 10 Nominations for officers for the coining year were made at the Singapore Rotary Club luncheon yesterday. Messrs. Yap Pheng Geek, L. Cresson and SJS. Franklin ware nominated for President of the Club. The Club has never had an Asiatio President. Messrs. O O. Thomson, L. Cresson, Yap73 words
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Advertisement176 1948-04-29 10 Astounding You I with its Myriad <ttk \Js*' L "TARZAIVfik I I ESCAPES" ill Starring JOHNNY FA Bk WEISSMULLE* ■with MAUREEN O'SULLIVAN jj^-_ I TODAY: I 111 a.m.. 2 p.m.. 4.15 p.m. 0k fi fXiaiAl I G. 30 and 9.15 p.m. §f A|}l Off Ml [phone 5159 < M _^gM176 words
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Advertisement449 1948-04-29 10 AMERICAN MAIL LINE FAS! SERVICE To Loa Angeles. San Francisco Portland Seattle ft Vancouver Also accepting cargo (or Central and S. American ports ISLAND* MAIL loads 25th May EVERETT ORIENT LINE sal* For Madras. Colomno. Bombay Karacbi m/s Rebeve>rett> 3rd May For Rangoon s/s Prosper 4th May For Penan; Rangoon.449 words
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Miscellaneous348 1948-04-29 10 1 MA A A S POB Indonesian. 8.44 Dutch. 11.00 Radio Concert Halt-Or-RAOIO NALATA HIM Kuoyu. 9.30 Burmese. 9.46 Eng- cheutra of La Scab, Milan with l d m Radio Orchestra; i.sb lish: News Rubber Prices; Jussi BJorilng (Tenor) Llna News- 1 40 Ivor Moreton Dave) 10.00 Book of Verse;348 words
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Article146 1948-04-29 11 MO. 1 Sheet f.o.b. buyers dropped one cent on the Singapore rubber market yesterday foUowinc a fail m New York of nearly half a cent. After Tuesday's firmness the market was disappointed to find New York down. The market opened half a cent lower and eased further146 words
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Article44 1948-04-29 11 NEW YORK, Wednesday.— Crude rubber futures closed 35 to 50 points lower on Tuesday. Sales totalled 13S contracts. Offers were: May 22.40-46 cents (U.S.); July 21.15-18; September 20.65 bid; December 20.50 bid. No. 1 ribbed smoked sheets 22% cents nominal. A. P.44 words
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232 1948-04-29 11 No Aid For British Comp anies In NEI From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Wednesday. T'HE position of British companies operating m x Indonesia is extremely difficult says the chairman of Am pat (Sumatra) Rubber Estate Ltd. (Mr. Charles Mann) m his statement for the annual meeting on May 10. With232 words
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Article64 1948-04-29 11 From A Market CsMßSuuudans Sago flour continued a good market yesterday, buyers and sellers meeting at an unchanged quotation m the Siak variety. The tx>.b. price of coconut oil improved to $78 m line with the presence of an optimistic outlook regarding the possibility of an early lifting64 words
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Article23 1948-04-29 11 NEW YORK, Wednesday.— Stocks were erratic yesterday, the market showing a lew wide swings for individual issues. Ifoe overall average ad-23 words
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Article177 1948-04-29 11 From Oar Market Corresponden SINGAPORE, Wednesday. INTEREST was generally confined to Industrials and a number of shares were martted up. Tins were steady wtth I small volume of business passing Following are the chamgej m prices given by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association vanced slightly, gains oatnumbering losses byAP - 177 words
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Advertisement758 1948-04-29 11 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. 1 incorporated m Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE SAILINGS fROM 0 ft AND 0.8 A. "Anchiaes" Doe from U.K May 3 «T. i/-rr.->rhu<;" ....Due from Holland and U.K May 4 -Talthvbius" ..Dne from U.S. A May 17 "Mrrmidon" Dne from U.K May 11 «4ILINt>t» COII LIVrKPOOL GLASGOW AND758 words
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Advertisement360 1948-04-29 11 PRESIDENT LINE SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON via INDIA EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS PRES. TYLER Singapore Gdns. IS A If Penang Apr. 30 PRES. MONROB Singapore May 4 Penang May 9 LOUIS MCH HOWE Singapore Air. May S AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD. UNION BLDG. TfcL. 1821 Penang Agent: Stme Darby360 words
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Advertisement400 1948-04-29 11 B. I. P. and O. U. K. CHINA JAPAN LINE TREVEAN Due May 3rd ...From U.K., Cental Porto Sails May 15th ...For H'kong and S*hai CANTON Due May 4th ...From U.K. „.„-»>. S*o>S 0> M »y 9th •••For Hongkong CANTON Dm May 19th ..From Hongkong Sails May 21st ...For London400 words
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Advertisement639 1948-04-29 11 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL KIAVtNtSS HAVRE, LONDON, PACJFK PO»IS «c.tToI«TU" castlevjlle Spore P. Swh'nt Prnanr, Spore P. Sham Prnang In Krt 7 Mit <» *J»*t 16 May 23 May 26 May IM^ ,0, 0 *2 May «5 May 28 May 6 May 8 MM 7 I 0 M S Arent* McALISTER CO.,639 words
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Article, Illustration2598 1948-04-29 12 Successful Day For Hobbs. By EPSOM JEEP SOME Class, well ridden by Charlie Ellery» 1 scored a brilliant win m the $2,500 seven- 1 furlong handicap for top-class horses at Bukit Timah yesterday, the second day of the Singapore Turf Club Summer Meeting. Some Class2,598 words
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Article201 1948-04-29 12 Sundram Wants New Tryout AT the general meeting t\ of the Singapore Amateur Athletic Association held yesterday, M.K. Sundram, the 440 yards runner, asked that he be given another tryout to qualify him for participation m the Olympic Games. Sundram said that he was confident he could make the distance201 words
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Article80 1948-04-29 12 FO goals were shared by the Naval Dockyard XI and 19 Air Formation Signals m then S.A.F.A. Div. n fixture yesterday. After a tame first half, the Aii Signals forced play and drew first blood through Webb. Neil, however, equalised for th< Dockyard. Mr. E. C.80 words
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Article44 1948-04-29 12 LOUISVILLE, (Kentucky) Wednesday.—Citation, who li favourite for the Kentucky Derb] to be run on May 1, gained hi! anticipated easy win m the Derb] trial over a mile at Churchil Downs yesterday, beating thre< other Derby candidates. His tim< was 97.4 sec.—Beuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article90 1948-04-29 12 SOCCER: S.A.F.A. League. Div. I—C.A. T. Malay*. Jmian Besar ««j^i«ii«», 5.15 p.m.: Dir. LI—I A. II v. S.H.B. Police. Thomson Road, 5.15 p m Police t. Devon*. Thomson Road, 5.15 p m.; RAF. Sembawanj t. Rovers S.C. St. George's Road, 5.15 pm.; Div. Ill— Social A.P. V Sineapore90 words
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Article280 1948-04-29 12 NEWMARKET, Wed. JHE Maharaja Gaekwar A of Baroda's My Babu, bred m France by Diebel i" r»<"^e uy OUt Of Perfume, today Won a thrilling race for the 000 Guineas tho first Of v n i w the British Class CS, beating Col. Giles Loder'sReuter - 280 words
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Article415 1948-04-29 12 I *uc maiayttn umnese iooioaii learn tor the China games had to fight hard to hold Singapore to a draw of two-all when they met at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday before 6,000 people. Singapore maintained a one-nil lead until five minutes from the end. Although the415 words
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Article189 1948-04-29 12 WORCESTER, Wednesday. 1 IITORCESTExISHIRE w e r 2 i TT all out for 233 after tea lon the first day of their match against the Austral'an touring side here today. rj The attendance was 17.000 1 1 and the gates were closed. Worcester wen the .oss.Reuter - 189 words
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Article97 1948-04-29 12 it 'THE Naval Stores XI gained a i- i 1 thite-nil victory over tho h I Unicornr' Sports Club m tho Third Division of the S.A.F A. il League at St. George's Road yesterday Ie The first goal came off a fre?- kick m tie97 words
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Advertisement411 1948-04-29 12 FOR SALE MINK COAT, grey Indian i lamb, and whole winter wardrobe, small size. "Cosmos" 17 Scott's I Road room 11. SPECIAL TROPICAL Moutrte Piano 3 pedals. Excellent condition. Price $800 or nearest offer. Box No. A2686. ST. POLIO. KILL THOSK PLIES. Ply Swatters from stock. Austral Asian Trading Co..411 words
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Advertisement63 1948-04-29 12 Swiss Tropical Watches ORIS 7 Jewels pin lever 30.wlth large second 40.15 )ew"els Swiss lever if/y'^^xXA GAMMETER lif.l^^lJi 18 jewels Swiss lever WAp*? precision balance 95.- VB^LUJ^P/ eterna Is ml Including automatic ROLEX Tudor Oyster. Perpe- tuel In stainless steel Not simply sales and nothing else. DUNLOP build the best63 words
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Miscellaneous20 1948-04-29 12 SINGAPORE TIDES Today: High water, 2.5< pjn. (6.8 ft.). Tomorrow: High water, 1.5 a.m. (8.2 ft.), 3.55 p.m. (6.: ft.).20 words
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