The Straits Times, 13 December 1948
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Title Section18 1948-12-13 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 lOHT PAGES. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1948. PRICE TEN CENTS*18 words
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601 1948-12-13 1 Biggest Success For Forces Since Emergency Started From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. TWENTY eight bandits were killed by police and Scots Guards operat1 ing m the Batang Kali and Rawang areas of north Selangor fn the past 24 hours. In one601 words
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Article92 1948-12-13 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPI It, Sun. |N the Baling area of Kedah, anti-terrorist operations have now been completed. Four bandits were killed and 34 bandit* or collaborators arrested. Eleven fire arms, 799 rounds of ammunition, two handgrenades and three detonators were recovered. Eleven92 words
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Article262 1948-12-13 1 BANDITS RAIDED AT DUSK From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR Sun. ABOUT 50 armed ban- dits last night made a 15-mlnute attack on Rawang town, focal point of both terrorist and anti-terrorist activities in Ulu Selangor. More than 2,000 shots were reported to have been fired by the terrorists and262 words
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Article138 1948-12-13 1 4 N unsuccessful two-hour search for a young Malay pilgrim cook who fell overboard >. i>ade by the master of the Blue Funnel pilgrim ship Atreus during the voyage from Jeddah to Singapore. None of the 27 pilgrims who disembarked from the Atreus m Singapore138 words
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Article, Illustration34 1948-12-13 1 THESE men have been described as "mass murderers" by the Republican Government m Indonesia. They are said to have taken part In atrocities among the civilian population. Now they are In captivity. A.P. picture.AP - 34 words
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353 1948-12-13 1 WASHINGTON, Sunday. THE U.S. State Department was today reported to be seriously concerned over the Netherlands' decision yesterday to break off negotiations with the Indonesian Republic. Department officials spent several hours discussing the matter, although today is generally a holiday at the State Department. AnUP - 353 words
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Article186 1948-12-13 1 TANKS IN EGYPTIAN ATTACK THE United Nations General Assembly was beginning its debate on Palestine's future yesterday as fresh fighting was reported in the Negev, [disputed region in the south of the Holy Land. An Israeli military spokes- man said that Egyptian troops had launched a heavy attack, supported byReuter - 186 words
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Article158 1948-12-13 1 TOKYO, Sun. THE name of the Japanese Prime Minister (Shigeru Yoshida) yesterday Joined those of other prominent Japanese in the political scandals. Mrs. Shizue Kato. Socialist Diet member and wife of an ex-Labour Minister, demanded that the procurators in- vctlg i f e a 1,000,000 yenReuter; Reuter-AAP - 158 words
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Article, Illustration33 1948-12-13 1 PENANG'S T.B. DRIVE: Dr. 00l Phee Tuan, one of 38 doctors who are giving free service at the new T.B. clinic m MacAlister Road, Penang;, seen examining an elderly Chinese. Straits Times picture.33 words
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Article31 1948-12-13 1 HONG KONG, Sun.—Restrictions have been put on Hong Kong's fresh water supplies. The supply is cut off at 10 p.m. daily and resumed I at 6 a.m.— A.P.AP - 31 words
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332 1948-12-13 1 ANTI-CHIANG LEADERS TALK OF COALITION HONG KONG, Sunday TEN delegates, representing anti-Chiang Kai- shek groups, have left Hong Kong lor .iarhin, Manchuria, for talks with Chinese Communist leaders on the formation of a coalition government if Nanking falls, it was reported m Hong Kong yesterday. The report added that talksReuter; AP - 332 words
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Article105 1948-12-13 1 PEKING, Sun. THE Comimmists today I broadcast to Nationalist China ttfsir policy when they an-ivr. From a regional station m Hantan, Southern Hopei, they voiced a seven-point programme is follows: Stay at your jobs; Government employees are not to i>e dismissed if their work isAP - 105 words
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Article64 1948-12-13 2 LONDON, Sunday. MANY German prisoners-of-war due to return home soon from Britain have been arranging last-minute marriages with English girls. Twenty weddings are being celebrated at one Yorkshire hostel alone, where prisoners have been living while working on neighbouring farms. Those staying on in BritainReuter - 64 words
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Article35 1948-12-13 2 LONDON, Son. rpHE Mayor of Salisbury X yesterday sent Christmas greetings to 21 other Salisburys m the world and challenged any other town or city to produce a greater number of sister places. Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article29 1948-12-13 2 BOMBAY, Sun.— Two hundred and sixteen persons were sentenced to four months' imprisonment m Bombay yesterday for belonging to the banned Hindu militant organisation, Rashtriya Swayam Sevak.—Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article23 1948-12-13 2 OTTAWA, Sun. Canada takes over Newfoundland's sterlinß debt and annual subsidies under the terms of their confederation signed here yesterday. Reuter.Reuter - 23 words
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Article28 1948-12-13 2 PASADENA (California). Sun.— The Institute of Technology recorded an earthquake shortly before noon yesterday and said It was nrobablv centred m the Palm Springs area.— UPUP - 28 words
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Article26 1948-12-13 2 MANILA. Sun.— A fighter pilot of the Philippine Air Force was killed on Friday Ht Marlnduque Island when !iji Diane plunged Into the sea.ReuterReuter - 26 words
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Article34 1948-12-13 2 LONDON. Sun.— Mr. Takata of the Independent Malnichi Shimbun of Tokyo, now or a three- weeks' visit to Britain. 1* the first Japanese Journalist to come to London since the war.— ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Article35 1948-12-13 2 AMSTERDAM, Sun.—Commander Van Smirnoff, a Rus-sian-born former RAF. pilot, with six German aircraft and over 4,000,000 air miles to his credit, is retiring after 26 years with KIM. RoyaJ Dutch Airlines.— Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article21 1948-12-13 2 VIENNA, San. MARIA Hoerl. the midwife who delivered Adolf Hitler, has died at the age of 89 at Braunau. Reuter.Reuter - 21 words
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Article46 1948-12-13 2 SYDNEY, Sun.— Prince Axel of Denmark, second cousin of King Frederick, arrived here yesterday by air m his capacity as chairman of the Danish East Asiatic Shipping Company. He said he was the first member of the Danish Royal family to visit Australia.—Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Article36 1948-12-13 2 OSLO, Sun. Norway m planning to export beer to India. A small experimental consignment of Pilsner beer Is being sent and if this Is successful It Is Intended to start large-scale exports Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article33 1948-12-13 2 MOSCOW, San. AN investigating team from Trad, the Soviet Trade Union newspaper, complained yesterday there were too many Jan records m gramophone shops and not enough recordings of symphonies. Renter.Reuter - 33 words
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Advertisement769 1948-12-13 2 NOTICES "BEDFORD PLANTATIONS LIMITED (Incorporated In the Federation of Malaya) Notice U hereby given that an Interim dividend of 3 per cent. less *> per cent income tax baa been declared by the directors on account of the financial year endtnir 31st March 1949 payable on th r 23rd December.769 words
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Advertisement543 1948-12-13 2 NOTICES IMPORTANT NOTICE A first class Indian Insurance Company transacting all classes of business and proposing to open Branch offices In Singapore, Malacca, Penang and Kuala Lumpur Invites applications from Individuals and business firms to act as Branch Managers and Chief Representatives. Only those with considerable Influence and capacity to543 words
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Advertisement586 1948-12-13 2 NOTICES AVER HIT AM TIN DREDGING LIMITED An Interim dividend of 15 par cent teas income tax at 9*7- m the pound has been declared m respect of the year ending 30th June 1949 payable m Lonffon on the 10th January 1949 to all shareholders on the register on the586 words
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Advertisement756 1948-12-13 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST Tenders are Invited for Sanitary Installation for on* Block of Shophouses at Owen Road. Tender Form, etc. may be obtained at the Office of the Trust on payment of a deposit of 1100/whlch will be refunded If a bona fide tender is submitted. Sealed tenders are756 words
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Advertisement262 1948-12-13 2 THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT Holidays— Christmas Day. Saturday. 29th Dec. IMB. New Year's Day. Saturday. Ist Jan.. 1949. NOTICK IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Christmas Day and New Tear's Day no vessels will be worked at the Board's wharves. Work will be resumed at the wharves as usual262 words
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Advertisement366 1948-12-13 2 \M J L# WALLTONE P JBA 1% DISTEMPERS INTERIOR jA KITC flat paints r^ m W SmTHETIC ENAMELS TECHNICAL I ADVICE f jiMiJ BIVEN U j IMPERIAL iJfeSjfiß MAJUFAC UPERS PAR MALAYAN PAJNT WORKS ITD, HUDSON— LIGHT RAILWAY MATERIAL DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES 20-H.P. 25-H.P. 30-H.P. 50-H.P. TIPPING WAGONS RUGGA TYPE 18366 words
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240 1948-12-13 3 U.N. "Safety Valve" Has Averted Disaster PARIS, Sun. iKN. Carlos P. Romulo, chief delegate of the Philippines, said here yesterday that the United Nations General Assembly had successfully "let off steam and pressure" that might have resulted m an international explosion. "This assembly," he declared, "has made at least oneReuter; AP; UP - 240 words
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Article114 1948-12-13 3 SYDNEY, Sun. 'THE fourth conference of A the United Nation^ Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East ended yesterday with the new s that the Commission's headquarterj may be moved from Shanghai to Singapore. The next session, originally planned for about May, has been put offAP - 114 words
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Article, Illustration320 1948-12-13 3 By Our Woman Correspondent MISS Anne Caldwell Bath, daughter of Mr. V. C. Bath of Singapore, was married to Capt. Peter Barry Chapman, R.E. at St. Andrew's Cathedral on Saturday afternoon. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Chapman of Teddington,320 words
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Article121 1948-12-13 3 SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, Sun. COSTA Rica, a Central American republic of 25.000 square miles, was invaded last night by a hostile force from the neighbouring State of Nicaragua, it was announced today. Reports said that the invaders commanded by Col. Juan Tavlo, had seized the frontierReuter - 121 words
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Article97 1948-12-13 3 TOD.W T'N'T Monday morning market. Presbyterian Church Hall. Orchard Road. 8.30 p.m. bo noon. International Artists Association life class. College of Medicine. 6 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Rotary dinner m honour of Mr. Angus Mitchell. President of Rotary In ernational. Raffles Hotel. 8.30 p.m. Catholic Young Men's Association,97 words
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Article693 1948-12-13 3 (Continued from page 1) gan shooting." Meanwhile the Penang day train had arrived at Rawang Station, bound for Kuala Lumpur. Passengers were about to board it when bursts of fire were heard. The stationmastir ordered all passengers aboard and sent the train off. At the station.693 words
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Advertisement67 1948-12-13 3 /P^HAYWORTH Omen STEWART MdNTYRI LIMITED CONTRACTORS STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS 45. Orchard Road, Singapore Telephone Telegrams 4061 "Conitruct" teg tVhen Nature's food fails If babyiibottlr-frd.iutt «d.l v>m« P obimonY Patent liar Icy to hu milk. Una formt a food which can readily be diftrstcd by baby from hit very first dayi and67 words
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Obituary53 1948-12-13 4 NEILSON: On 6th. December suddenly at Gullane, Scotland James Nellson formerly Manager. CasMeneld Estate. Selangor. GRAEME ANDERSON. At Kuala Pertang Estate on 6th Dec.. 1948. th e Hon*ble Mr. Walter Graeme Anderson. D.P.M X of Tanjong Batu Estate. Manek Ural. Kelantan. aged 74 years. Deeply regretted. (English and Scottish53 words
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980 1948-12-13 4 The Straits Times Singapore, Mon., Dec. 13, 1948. BREAKDOWN IN JAVA The breakdown of negotiations in Indonesia is now complete. That is clear from the respective communiques issued by the Dutch and Indonesian Governments. The breakdown has come in circumstances which threaten the return of war to a country which980 words
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Article109 1948-12-13 4 From the Straits Times of Dec. IS, 1898 The Pinang Gazette makes guarded allusions to the alleged police strike there. It stoutly maintains, on the 29th November, that protecting Penang by a garrison of police is at the best no easy matter. Then It adds: "Now, however,109 words
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Article1202 1948-12-13 4 FULL-SCALE WAR THREAT IN KASHMIR From The Times Correspondent At Rawalpindi WHILE in Paris the T spokesmen of India and Pakistan discuss, with members of the United Nations Commission the rights and wrongs of the Kashmir dispute, in Kashmir itself the undeclared war cc tinues to rage with bitterness andThe Times - 1,202 words
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786 1948-12-13 4 I CONGRATULATE you 1 on your excellent leader "BANKS AND BANANAS" m your issue of Nov. 9. You performed a duty which is one of the highest associated with Journalism, that of explaining simply and lucidly some of the main points of the786 words
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Letter85 1948-12-13 4 ¥N your issue of Dec. 10, you have a picture of the Sultan of Selangor "initiating a new tradition." I have always thougnt that a tradition was something which was visible m looking backwards and not something to be established lookIng forward. However, the caption is m85 words
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Letter409 1948-12-13 4 should like to con1 gratulate you on your i leader "BANKS AND BANANAS". It shows an understanding of the problem. I should like to add something to what you have said. The basic principle of the original Bill was that no one should be required to409 words
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Advertisement773 1948-12-13 4 CLASSIFIED ADS. TO BLANCHE, wife of Alfred Henn. on Dec. 10th. at KaiuUng Kerbau Hoapltal— a. son. John William The engagement announced on Tnursday 2nd. Dec. IMS. between MlM Quek Keng Neo, flftta daughter of Mr. and Mre. Quek Chens San and Mr. Tan Ah Sal second son of the773 words
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Advertisement103 1948-12-13 4 R.V.||l||ll) |fI*^OPTICIHH Fellow Institute Ophthalmic Opticians (Eng) Fellow Worshipful Co. of Spectacle-Makers (Eng) Freeman of the City of London. By Appointment to B.M. Forces, South East Asia. 6 Raffle* Place Singapore Phone ***** presents a small but Distinguished Collection of New Models for CHRISTMAS. H. B. WINTER MERCHANT TAILOR ft103 words
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Article202 1948-12-13 5 24 From Colony In Air Drama A BOAC-Qantas Constellation airliner yester- day jettisoned 3,000 gallons of petrolvalued at over $4,500— into the Straits of Malacca after developing a mechanical defect in the undercarriage. The aircraft, which w«* tarrying 24 passengers, returned to Tengah and202 words
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Article187 1948-12-13 5 From Our Staff Correspondent MALACCA, Sun. *VO Anglican bishop A1 has so far in the history of Christ Church, Malacca, evoked the spontaneous friendship of the Tamils in the same measure as Your Lordship." This was stated by Mr. O. T. 6. Rajaretnam, during an187 words
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Article44 1948-12-13 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun.Three persons were Injured this afternoon when a Euro-pean-driven motor car was Involved in a collision with a trishaw outs.de the General Tost Office. The Injured were a young Indian woman, the trishaw rider and a European pedestrian.44 words
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Article82 1948-12-13 5 The following officers were elected at the annual meeting of the Yew Aik Seah Association: President, Mr. Thung Ton Tee; vice-president, Mr. Yeo Kirn Tay; hon. secretary, Mr. Low Kirn Joo; hon. asst. secretary, Mr. Tham Kok Seng; hon. treasurer, Mr. Goh Tee Slong; hon. auditor, Mr. Yeo82 words
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181 1948-12-13 5 '{HE Chinese Consul in Singapore (Mr. S. Y. Cherg) has called on all Chinese to learn and speak Chinese as true countrymen of China even though they live in Malaya. Mr. Cheng was speakin,, at the graduation and prizegiving ceremony of the Chinese National Language181 words
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Article95 1948-12-13 5 "EAST IS UP-TO-DATE" People in the Far East are getting away from the traditional wearing of old-fash-ioned apparel and Jewellery. To-day, their styles are as up-to-date as in America and Europe. This was told the Straits Times yesterday by Mr. Edward Alvarez, a representative or Krementz and Co., an American95 words
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Article127 1948-12-13 5 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Sun.— Chess players in North Malaya will participate in a chess congress sponsored by the Penang Chess Club on Dec. 23, and 24. Highlight of the Congress will be the visit to Penang of the Singapore chess champion. Dr. Llm Kok Ann.127 words
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Article23 1948-12-13 5 Two unarmed Chinese waylaid a pedestrian m Armenian Street on Saturday night and robbed him of $110 and i wrist watch.23 words
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Article, Illustration56 1948-12-13 5 SINGAPORE HRIDK: Miss Tan Kok Hoon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Hua Seng of Singapore was married at Kuala Lumpnr to Mr Ch'ng Tal Chon<, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ch'nr E»n Jin of Kuala Lumpur. Miss Palh Pek KUng was bridesmaid and flower girls wete Miss Tan Kok56 words
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Article231 1948-12-13 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. PROCLAIMING again his faith m trade unionism, 1 the Commissioner General (Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald) last night assured Malayan school teachers of Government support hi the development of a democratic and constitutional teachers' union. He was speaking at a231 words
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Article67 1948-12-13 5 KUANTAN, Bun.— The State Agricultural Officer, Pahang, m his report for November, says that the recent Pahang River flood caused considerable damage to padi, particularly In Temerloh. Investigations are being made to ascertain the actual loss. Of the 2,053 acres of padl planted In Kuantan, 180 have been67 words
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Article200 1948-12-13 5 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Sun. IX>O Ah Heng was yesterday F sentenced to 15 months' rigorous Imprisonment for having seditious documents. One of the documents called for support for the "racial emancipation war" with the final paragraph: "We fervently hope that you, sir, will stand200 words
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Article22 1948-12-13 5 A European soldier was accidentally shot In the leg by another soldier outside the Happy World Park on Saturday night.22 words
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Article189 1948-12-13 5 From Our Staff Correspondent BUTTERWORTH, Sun. A VERDICT of death by misadventure was returned at the inquest yesterday into the death of Mr. A. J. F. Perrin. well-known sportsman and assistant manager of Malakoff Estate, who died from a gunshot wound on Oct. 19. Mr. Perrin189 words
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Article197 1948-12-13 5 THE Penang Malay newspaper Warta Negara, In a leading, article, hopes that U.M.N.O. will announce the nature and actual date of celebratlons for the anniver- sary in the New Year of Malay Victory Day. The articlt says that Jan. 1 1 was celebrated by Malays this year197 words
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Article86 1948-12-13 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, 8un.- The funeral of Geoffrey Blenklnop, the British sergeant who was killed by bandits in an ambush at Kajang last r.ight, took place at the Cheras Road Cemetery today with full police honours. Segt. Blenkinsop, who was 24, Joined the force from86 words
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Article71 1948-12-13 5 From Oar SUIT Correspondent SEREMBAN, Sun.— An open verdict of shock and haemorrage by gun shot wounds caused by some person or persons unknown, was the verdict returned yesterday, by Magistrate Tungku Syed Abdullah after an Inquest on a Malay special constable named Subtu Bin71 words
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Article410 1948-12-13 5 TWO "Secret Weapons" and a Flying Wing were 1 among model aircraft taking part m the first of a what is to be a regular monthly series of inter-club model aircraft competitions held at R.A.F. Station, Seletar yesterday, by permission of Air Commodore G. P.410 words
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Article75 1948-12-13 5 Secession: Malay Attitude From Our Staff Correspondent PENANO, Sun. THE Malay community here is to ignore the secession move, it was announced today. The Malays feel that those supporting a breakaway from the Federation are inspired from the commercial aspect and are more interesting in making money for their own75 words
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Article34 1948-12-13 5 For three night Peter Pan has been performed to full houses at the Little Theatre by the children of Dean's School. It is their contribution to the United Nations Appeal for Children.34 words
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Advertisement58 1948-12-13 5 ifclrsffer!r?*f<S 2^b\ It is a fact Z7 that you Pay Less -NORTH BRIDGE RD. ■or LATEST LADIES' GENTS' MATERIALS Shop at J. T. CHANRAI (Estnb' ed 1800) M-62, NORTH BRIDGE RD —SINGAPORE PHONE ?23S For All Defects o/ Viuon COftMltt >^/T^^W M. EZEKIEL SONS S^k,, lITtILIfHID —"^ik^'"^^^ OUAUrtfD OPTICAL PRACTITIONERS58 words
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Advertisement98 1948-12-13 5 i a mas i 4 IS THE IDEAL TIME jt I TO MAKE PRESENTS jf OF SCARVES AND X HANDKERCHIEFS. J I i JACQMAR SCARVES X f $49.50. M) HAND-PAINTED PURE SILK $30.00. RAYON AND SILK $15.00. LACE BORDERED LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS. $1.95 each. COLOURED WHITE PYRAMID HANDKERCHIEFS. $7.20 Per Doz.98 words
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1061 1948-12-13 6 From A Market Correspondent HESPITE the encouragement of a three cent rise m rubber during the week, business was hard to transact and volume was small. Price* barely held their own, but m many shares these now represent a level at which1,061 words
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Article, Illustration98 1948-12-13 6 SHIPYARD CUTS OFF CORNERS: This picture of the 24,000-tons P. ft O. liner Chusan, now building at Vic-krrs-Armstronfj. Barrow-in-Furness, shows how part of the stem was cut away to allow railway traffic to pass freely. The missing portion will be restored by refitting and electrical welding. Work Is proceeding steadily98 words
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Article316 1948-12-13 6 NY Stocks Climb To High Level I I NEW YORK, Sunday. THE New York stock market yesterday reached 1 1 the highest average level of the past three weeks. Gains of fractions of a point and more lifted some stocks to the year's top prices. Brokers saw two factors at316 words
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Article84 1948-12-13 6 U.K. Rubber Cos. Profit HONK KONO, Sun. DROFITS totalling HK$ll9,f 430 were made by three rubber companies, incorporated m Hong Kong but with establishments m Malaya, during the year ended June SO. This was announced at the annual general meetings of shareholders here. A net profit of HKSSO.IIO for anAP - 84 words
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303 1948-12-13 6 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Sunday. A LTHOUGH Malayan producers are prepared to supply the United States with tin m the form of metal as m the past, they view with apprehension the suggestion that they may have to supply it m the form of303 words
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111 1948-12-13 6 SHANGHAI, Sunday. STOCK and commodity markets were extremely active yesterday for the first time m a fortnight with nearly all quotations showing: a considerable rise. This firmness was attributed to Vice-Admiral Oscar Badger's announcement on Friday that American marlness would be sent to protectReuter - 111 words
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Advertisement535 1948-12-13 6 s\ KEY LARGO LAST 5 SHOWS! 11 a.m. 1.45 p.in t IK) 6.3!) 9.15 PSo». W>S AIR-CONDITIONED TOMORROWS BY DEMAND! FOR ONE DAY ONLY! told with 20 great and immortal ■mfcal n\a«terpieces of: LISZT, BRAHMS and S( HIM ANN: S/S "NANG SUANG NAWA Due from Bangkok Dec. 10 Sails for535 words
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Miscellaneous141 1948-12-13 6 RADIO MALAYA 8 30 News; 8.46 Richard FtVM, 5. SO Th« Debate Continues; ..noapoab \i^^sr*^£^Ti 5 8ympbony conc < rt: e 3o 1.00 Radio Orchestra: 1.30 World Affair*, by Allington Km- «<»• NeWi trom Britain; 6.4S N.-ws; 1.45 Dance Music: 2.00 nard: 10.00 Hdefon*o and hi* fndones'«n; 7.19 English; 7.45141 words
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343 1948-12-13 7 ChineseOfferTinßelowUS UK Quotations From Our Own Correspondent **T»HE insistent American demand for base metals 1 Is still pushing world prices up," writes "Lex" in the Financial Times. "In fact, it is only for tin that genuine consumer demand seems to be satisfied. Some producers, such as the Chinese, are offering343 words
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Article316 1948-12-13 7 LONDON, Sun. RUBBER shares advanced again on the London Stock Exchange on Friday but, says Renter** financial correspondent, price movements generally war* small and without significance. Tins were Irregular. Closing middle prices of selected stocks, m supplied to the Strait Times by special arrangement with The Financial Times,316 words
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Article87 1948-12-13 7 KAMRA Tin Dredging suffered a teas for the year ended March 31 ot £1.176 (profit Of £39 the previous year), to VS., tax en recovered assets £5,5*9, loss on Investment realisation £99. leaving balance forward, with Inclusion of recovered tax £414 and recorered asseU m 81am £11,717.87 words
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Article93 1948-12-13 7 pAHANO OonsoiidMed made a profit on mining to July 81 Of £38,496 compared with long last year of £37,566. After charging London ax penses and crediting interest, the balance is £36,313. After charging depreciation and crediting sundry stores now recovered, the debit balance ia increased by £5,48393 words
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Article73 1948-12-13 7 From A Market Correspondent CAIR business was done In Siak sago flour on Saturday. The restricted Interest that was seen for the greater part of last week In Singapore produce markets was the main reason for quotation to remain unchanged. i The price of Lingga sago flour slipped73 words
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Article136 1948-12-13 7 Singapore Rubber Prices THE Singapore Chamber of 1 Commerce Rubber Association's noon prices on Saturday (December 11) were, In cents per lb. London Rubber No. 1 R.S.8. cli. European ba*ls port*, in pence, closing: New York Rubber In TJ.8. cents, closing, nominal: Dec. Dec. 10 1 R.S.S. (Spot) 19% It136 words
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Article277 1948-12-13 7 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Sunday IF THE Americans reduced their output of 1 synthetic rubber from 500,000 tons a year to half that figure, natural would soon be m short supply, Mr. T. B. Barlow, Chairman of Majedie (Johore) Rubber Estates, said m his statement circulated with277 words
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Article132 1948-12-13 7 NOVEMBER RUBBER OUTPUTS I*URQUAND, Youngs, McAuilff* 1 give the following November crop figures tax !b: Aior uajan 21 ,;xju j»yer Panae 113.000 Ol'nealy 65.300 Kluan* 64.500 Pajiuu 180.000 Tambaiak ***** TeluJc Anson 66,878 Ulu Benut 43.000 JVATT and Co., announce these output figures In lt>: Brunei United 45,000 Cnangkat Serdan*132 words
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Advertisement1149 1948-12-13 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Singapore) •LOB FUNNEL UMS STRAITS STEAMSHIP CC Carrier 1 option te proceed via ether LTO. liTWiSr- WUT cJasT MALAYA w from uT Tvs iir?*^: "PhroaMs from UiA. la i»ert i lto or Anaon, •L.on^don" from U.K. la Pert mSSM il'k"A^. "CUucms" from UK l-i Part1,149 words
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Advertisement260 1948-12-13 7 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS rO NEW TORR AND SOSTON VIA CEYLON, INDIA, tCVPI AND MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Singapore P Sham Penang Willamette Victory Dec. 20/26 Ok. 31/1 lan Oec. 27/30 Pres. 'oHatsaw fan. 10/16 lan. 17/18 lan 19/21 Maria. Snapper Feb. 9/15 Feb 16/17 Feb 18/20 Pres Pelk Feb. 16/22 Feb. 23/25260 words
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Advertisement314 1948-12-13 7 BAST ASIATIC UNE SAILINGS FtOM SCAHUINAVIA/U.S ''"TtimSSGF"' CONTINENT. u>*ii"k «~eapore Port Swettanham S Paruma ■J KiaiDeaia' Csdewas K/37 tot Colombo. Aden Port Said. r/i.s -Malacca dew abt Oac 25 Alexandria Genoa. Marseilles, tor Bangkok Saigon. Manila, 1"%*!; C *l?** oe Antwerp. ir ,T. Rotterdam. Hamburg. FrederlkH'Kong. Shanghai b Kobe rt314 words
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Article330 1948-12-13 8 Dave Freeman Trounces Birch PASADENA, Sunday. yHE United States Thomas Cup badminton team J- swept the Canadians off their feet in the opening bracket of four matches here yesterday. Gaining a four-nil lead, the United States have to win only one match today330 words
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Article389 1948-12-13 8 fIOXJNOW Has 86 Winners IPOH. Sunday. SADDLING six winners, Trainer Tom Fox again topped the winning trainers' list at the Perak Turf Club's December Meeting which concluded on Saturday. The Fox stable has to date won 86 races and $144,015 In stakes alone this season. Nearest rival to Trainer Fox389 words
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Article106 1948-12-13 8 MCCScore 51 3 For 7 JOHANNESBURG. Sun. ALTHOUGH getting no response from the perfect wicket, the M.C.C. attack ytsterday tied down Tran-vaal batsmen on the second day of the match here after George Mann had declared the M.C.C. s first innings at 513 for s yen wickets. The touring teamReuter - 106 words
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Article100 1948-12-13 8 BEFORE a large crowd of supporters, the Bournemouth Rangers beat the Molek B.P of Johore Bahru by four games to three. Detailed results were: (Bournemouth players mentioned first): Aziz Mohamed lo^t to Aris Awang 11-15, 7-15; All MUstan beat Salleh Hajl Said 11-15. 15-11. 15-11; A. Silas beat100 words
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Article48 1948-12-13 8 HOCKEY: B.R.C. v. P. T Sports Union S.R.C.; G.H.Q. Si«. Regt. t. 19 Air Form. Slgs.; I. A. t. G.H.Q. FARELF— Tanglln; 8.0.D.C.A. t. Hong Kong 4c Shanghai Bank St. George's Rd. RUGBY: S.C.C. "B" v. S.C.R.C. S.C.C. SOCCER: Mansfield S.C. v. Kiwi S.C. Farrer Park.48 words
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Article, Illustration43 1948-12-13 8 The* Malayan Thomas Cup players. Wong Peng Soon (left) and Ong Poh Lim, skip daily on bond the Carthage on which they are sailing it* London. Here Peng Soon and Poh Lira are seen doing their exercises just tic oto hey reach Colombo.43 words
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Article, Illustration77 1948-12-13 8 The Thomas Cup team photographed at sea after boat drill. Back, 1 tor.: Wong Peng Soon, Miss Lilian Lim (Mr. Llm Chuan Geok's daughter) Yeoh Teck Chye, Lee Siew Yee (Straits Times staff reporter with team), Law Teik Hock, I-im Kee Fong, Mrs. Helen Leong: front77 words
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Article197 1948-12-13 8 Peng Soon's Brother Is Champion From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Sunday. lUDGING by the performance of J the winner of the Junior singles ;hampionshlp event at the Johore Badminton Championship meeting. K'hlch was concluded yesterday at Kluang. Johore has a potential Malayan champion m the making. This promising player197 words
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Article397 1948-12-13 8 OLtoxiNU tnrougn a closely-packed bunch half-a-mile from the finish, the Singapore and ex-Malayan cycling champion, Kwa, Chin Swee (Chung Hwa Cycling team) won the 100 miles road race organised by the Cosmopolitan Cycling Club at Chua Chu Kang road yesterday. It was the climax to397 words
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Article208 1948-12-13 8 BOMBAY. Sunday. AT close of play hi the second Test match between India and the West Indies, India had scored 273 lit their first Innings In reply to the West Indies first innings jotal of 629 for 6 declared, and following on had scored 95 forReuter - 208 words
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Article102 1948-12-13 8 'J'HE Army hockey team to play the Singapore Cricket Club on the Pada'ng tomorrow will be: Capt. Patterson (Ist. Spore Artillery Regimen:); Maj. Abbott (223 BOD.) RSM Charlton (19 Air Formation Sigs.); 2>id.-Lt. Madan-Mayers (Ist. Spore Artillery Regt.); Conductor Oxford (223 BOD). Capt. Hasson (sth. Group RP.ee>:102 words
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Article1028 1948-12-13 8 LATEST u.K Football League tables are: DIVISION ONE P W D L F A pts Derby County 21 12 6 3 35 22 ?0 Newcastle 21 11 7 3 44 29 29 Portsmouth 21 10 8 3 35 17 28 Manchester U2l 9 7 5 441,028 words
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Article621 1948-12-13 8 •TWO more records were shattered yesterday, x making it a total of three, m the Ninth Singapore Chinese Amateur Athletic Federation meeting, held at Jalan Besar over the week-end. me new records registered yesterday were m the 300 metres and the 5,000 metres flat events.621 words
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Miscellaneous17 1948-12-13 8 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: High Wat-r. 8.13 ami (8 ft. 5 in), 9.15 p.m. (7 ft. 9 in.).17 words
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