The Singapore Free Press, 25 September 1946
1946-09-25
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Title Section20 1946-09-25 1 The Singapore Free Press LARGEST AFTERNOON SALE IN MALAYA p SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1946. EIGHT PAGES PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article180 1946-09-25 1 LECTION PLANS FOR SINGAPORE Legislative Council Report nc P*tV Reporter [flection ol nine unofficial members has been recommended tor the first reconstituted LegislaI'ouncil tor the Colony of Singapore by the comee appointed to consider and make recommenda>on what form the unofficial part of the Legislative icil should take under the180 words
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Article, Illustration39 1946-09-25 1 RAIN STOPS LOHOON TRAFFIC Heavy rains in the United Kingdom recently caused severe floods. Picture shows tralfic in flooded Western Avenue, Acton, West London. The shrouded equestrian figure of Kia* Ceor?e V t^avint; the Royal Academy. BurlingUu House. London.39 words
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Article57 1946-09-25 1 18 DIE IN PLANE FOR SINGAPORE HONG KONG, Wed. EIGHTEEN persons were killed in a crash of an RAF Dakota shortly after it took off from Kaitak airfield. Hong Kong, today bound for Singa port*. The victims were 14 passenger* and four crewmen. The plane crashed at Kowloon Tong aU.P. - 57 words
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Article28 1946-09-25 1 The China National Aviation, Corperation airliner which took on from Sichang. Western' China, with 28 passengers on Friday, is missing, savs Reuter Jrom Nanking.28 words
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Article167 1946-09-25 1 LONDON, Tuesday. STALIN'S statement that he does not believe in the "real danger of a new war" is almost the only reassuring pronouncement on foreign affairs by an Allied statesman in the year since the end of the war. It has done a good deal to167 words
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Article75 1946-09-25 1 WASHINGTON, Tues. THE American shipping strike cost India 110 000 tons of urgently needed grain, the total amount allocated for September b-ing only 221,000 tons. Mr J. Singh. President of the India League of America said today 'Our committee* will do all 11 car to rush75 words
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Article97 1946-09-25 1 PARIS, lues A PASSING remark by Millard Thorn of the United States delegation, implying that Russia was ''the hippopotamus" in Rumania's economic ointment, caused much discussion in conference corridors on Tuesday as the Russians prepared to answer to what they termed Mr. Thorp's "fantastic figures.' Thorp said97 words
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Article37 1946-09-25 1 Sir Eri: Bowater, head of the Bowater pulp and paper interests predicted yesterday that the price of newsprint would be advanced to $85 <U.S.) per ton "to cope with production costs," says Reuter from Montreal37 words
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Article16 1946-09-25 1 Stolin hao outdone M:>rx as a best seller according to Moscow Radio sayo AP.16 words
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Article34 1946-09-25 1 A strong earthquake was recorded on the seismograph at Fordham University (New Vor_, State) yesterday. It is estimated the tremor occurred in the Netherlands Indies says Reu ter from New York.34 words
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Article372 1946-09-25 1 From Bill Botves FREMANTLE, Tuesday. THE Stirling Castle with the English cricketers and hundreds of Australian brides and brides-to-be docked al Perth this morning. Some 2.000 people had gathered on the quayside to give them an ovation, among them the Press and cameramen, officials Of the372 words
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346 1946-09-25 1 AMSTERDAM, Tuesday THE Police opened fire several times this afternoon in Amsterdam on workers who are on strike in protest against the embarkation of troops for the Dutch East Indies, Hilver sum Radio reported. The trouble centred especially around f Damrak,Reuter - 346 words
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Article18 1946-09-25 1 UNRRA has ordered 2,000 ton, of horse meat from New Zealand for distribution in Europe18 words
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Advertisement9 1946-09-25 1 HOTO6RAPMS «*r«»f L iv w EX L Studio r9 words
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Advertisement153 1946-09-25 1 n dZoommmmmw [NEW CHINA I j OPTICAL CO Latest Shipments Received ROB I N sTNS Turkish Hand Towels— 3o' x 22" Four for $5.00 Cotton Interlock Singlets No Sleeves Sizes 32, 34 &40 only each $2.75 Green Drill Shorts Service Surplus Sizes 36, 38, 42 Waist each $4.50 Children's Pedal153 words
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Article163 1946-09-25 3 JHE Food and Agricultural Conference in Copenhagen has appealed to all countries to continue present food controls and restrictions so as to prevent a recurrence of famine. A committee which has examined the world situation in the light of an estimated shortage of 8,000,000 tons163 words
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564 1946-09-25 3 LORD MAYOR'S FUND MAY AID EX-PoWs Free Press Reporter THERE is a possibility of financial assistance to be given io destitute members of the War Prisoners (Singapore) Association out of the Lord Mayor's Fund. This was intimated by the Governor, Sir Franklin Gimson, when a deputation from the Association met564 words
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Article113 1946-09-25 3 BUNDED artiM during the war. a dozen men are work:n, alongside other skilled workers making precision iris for aircraft in a Reading factory. They are so crTint that their blindness would not be noticed in casual bit* to the work-hops. ■a! fumbling for the raw material113 words
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153 1946-09-25 3 I HIGH-POWERED saloon car. known as the SIS 110, is no* I oeing manufactured in quantity at the Stalin automobile factory ■in Moscow. Th? engine, of th? eight-cylinder in-line type I develops 140 h.p. The body Style is up to date. A grille with153 words
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Article71 1946-09-25 3 ACCO-UXNO to the New York coi respondent of the News Chronicle the American planes now have "many hundreds" of '•.tori bombs in store. The information, :rom one who *as at the Bikini tests and afterwards in close touch with the bomb-, akers, is that the71 words
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Article, Illustration312 1946-09-25 3 NAZI CHIEFS MAKE LAST PLEAS EXTRACTS from the finai pleas at the Nuremberg trial are: Goering: Never did I decree a murder. Never did I decree any cruelty wheie I had the power and knowledge to prevent it. There is not a single order signed by me that enemy airmen312 words
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Article, Illustration19 1946-09-25 3 NUREMBERG TRIAL F,. :ini i <;-.n.:»n Ai- Fo-ce. Herman Goering I x- n Maktei his last pica at Nuremberg.19 words
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124 1946-09-25 3 No big money in learning, lays teacher I IT Parkinson headma&tci of Bridling »n i >r'<-hire) rind. «aid it tit annual mh •> s to thieve t>i. mono a university ir rr is au a .t i ti n htn in t.. t i !i i proi. •n 3 first-<i_*>124 words
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Article32 1946-09-25 3 SHOPS SEEK BAN ON FUN FAIRS B k d by Mary-mmo-rce, stores. Oxford- for new shows, shoot. In Ox- reduced ng th? shops ot >hows enI by the I stminI. C C32 words
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Article101 1946-09-25 3 SOLDIERS of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force: are to spend their l^ave in nrstclass Japanese hoe's, some of which are called "jstfte" hotels. Following Japanese custom, soldiers staying at the style" hotels must remove their boots at the entrance and wear slippers while they are101 words
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Article88 1946-09-25 3 TWO K.C.s, Mr. G. O. Slade and Sir Valentine Holmes, have been briefed for Mr. Harol_ Laski in his libel r "ion against three newspapers 1 the writei of a letter to one- of them arising out of General Electicn al--le?ations that he advocated th? use88 words
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Article, Illustration173 1946-09-25 3 A succssf.l •Wjhway tramhas been undergoing trial* at Fskilstur.a, 55 m les from Stockholm, whe-e i. was designed by widish en: infers. The train consists of a motor bus and three trailers, though it is suggested that the number of trailers can be increased at Hill The engineers claim to173 words
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Article87 1946-09-25 3 A newly -appointed police constable on traffic duty at Hyde Park Corner, x-ondon, noticed a man with a limp, wearing dark brown battledrcss, who was looking bewilder2d and lost. Vhe man tokl tt:e constable, in broken English: "I am lost and am suffering from frostbite through87 words
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Article153 1946-09-25 3 BEAUTIFUL, long-lasting Bttril and ringlets are now possible for women, even ior those with the straightest hair, the American Chemical Society announces. All that is necessary ic a tenminute process. The hair is rinsed in a cold solution for four minutes, then curled and given153 words
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Article326 1946-09-25 5 S'PORE GOVT WILL SELL 'SN' CARS Free Press Reporter rvn"ap<ri Government has asked the users of 1 «M\ n SN cars to consider Purchasing all »f the wni. les at present in their charge. The ra wi h-i* ,so informed users to apply for Ston up to Dec. 31, 1946,326 words
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Article82 1946-09-25 5 FOR the first time the Indian Government is naming an Indian engineer to take part in the executive committee meeting 'ot the Ihternation Commission on High Dams which will meet :n Paris on Oct. 3. He is Rai Baharur A N. Khosla. Consultative Engineer of theA.P. - 82 words
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Article48 1946-09-25 5 A JAPANESE naval captain, Manoru Ota, will stand trial at Macassar on charges of beheading six Allied prisoners of war. Ota, who was a naval attache beiore the war, was recently j arrested in Singapore at the request of the Dutch authorities in Macassar.- ReuterReuter - 48 words
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76 1946-09-25 5 hav been 1 ,t th singapete ul "I ior _ir 4 1 tr- -born I p otv the IWW wr.tish ,h7nA- at a Lk, on in s „K,M on ST* v. sir p, n t i -n..m<''T-in- _»< of th* 1 B* I Pacific76 words
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Article48 1946-09-25 5 CHINESE CHAMBER ELECTIONS lev, elected j -bearers i 'hamcurrent yip \v Hi Lai: Yap Lim M"" Yap F i I Tens. j Liar.. Swee, j Hoe. r Choy. Ying mm' mm, T^ rrJ** 1 C Seng ifi* 8 1 Ta:. Sam Yu. Wa? 00 Chuan. >J ran, and48 words
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Article34 1946-09-25 5 INDIAN TEAM TO TR ADE TALKS ■5J25? Onmm, "5"- ttend r .r-' iratory Nations Council D on a draft an mt mational stated ••attn* ar c ▼eminent yes0n u**hmm\ bv ry of :.t of34 words
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Article120 1946-09-25 5 HONG Kong's trade in August showed a decline ovei July, according to the Imports and Exports Department. Imports amounted to $80,338.--189 (Hong Kong Currency) compared with $86.4 millions _D July, $71.7 in June, $77.5 in May and $60.1 in April. The figure for August 1939Reuter - 120 words
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Article73 1946-09-25 5 /JENERALISSIMO Chiang Kaiu shek has instructed the Civil Courts in Shanghai to handle the much-publicised rice scandal, arising from charges of corruption among Government and Army officials. Jurisdiction had been claimed by the military garrison headquarters, but it is learned that Dr. Shi Wang-shen Minister o;Reuter - 73 words
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Article68 1946-09-25 5 AN Indian Army captain, S. A. Salam, appeared in the Fourth Police Court yesterday on a charge of abetting Dayah Massis in the commission of the theft of 120 cases of Naafi wines valued at $11,500 at the Harbour Board on" Sept. 14. He claimed trial68 words
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Article381 1946-09-25 5 ONE hundred and twenty-two retailers appear on the official list of Singapore bread distributors. The entire list, published for the information and convenience of Free Press readers, is as follows Nam Seng, 15 New Market Road, Seng Chuan. 35 Carpenter Street, Thiam Hua Hong, 41381 words
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Article, Illustration149 1946-09-25 5 The Free Press pictures, taken at Changi on Monday, show Master of ceremonies, S/Ldr. M. Hooper, (with rosette) taking welcome "breather" with friends at the bar and buffet room, Sgt. J. L. Goodwin and Aircraftwcman A. Pybus, winners of one of thf» soot dances, and Sir149 words
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231 1946-09-25 5 CYANIDE gas has been successfully employed to rid Singapore's Victoria Theatre of its bird nuisance. Following an experiment carried out with the gas on Sunday night, more than 250 house martins, which had made their homes in the building, were destroyed. Cause of constant231 words
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345 1946-09-25 5 Future of NEI rests with four men CUTURE relations between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the richest jewel in Queen Wilhelmina's empire, the East Indies, rest today— on the Dutch side— on the decisions of four men, writes Stan Swinton, Associated Press correspondent, from Batavia. One is Lieut. Gov.345 words
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Article31 1946-09-25 5 Retail prices for "Plane" cigarettes imported by Messrs. Low Tangchang Ltd., have been fixed at $1.25 per tin of 50 cigarettes and 50 cents per packet of 20 cigarettes.31 words
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Article71 1946-09-25 5 AN order for the confiscation o. six tons of Siamese tobacco was made by the Third Polic Magistrate yesterday, when a Chinese, Koh Kwe e Teck pleaded guilty to importing the tobacco in a vessel of unauthorised tonnage. He was also fined $1000 or71 words
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55 1946-09-25 5 COLONY OF SINGAPORE GENERAL CLERICAL SERVICE Candidates who have already applied for entry into this service and are resident in Singapore are requested to call at the Colonial Secretary^ Office, before 30 Sept. where they will be notified of the date and time £t which they will be required lor55 words
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Miscellaneous32 1946-09-25 5 TIDE TABLE TO-DAY: Highwater 11.13 a.m., Height 9 ft. 1 in.; 11.02 p.m. Height 10 ft, TO-MORROW: Highwater 11.40 a.m., Height 9 ft. 1 in, 11.42 p.m.. Height 10 ft. 1 in.32 words
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472 1946-09-25 7 WOOD COCK IS NO MATCH FOR LOUIS YET' From Archie Quick LONDON, Tues. n Pi r. H-fc-ga to talk about, as Lewis Carroll once i Vl m} cMH concern of the moment is the sugges- §-a tih BriK-e Wuodcok with Joe Louis. I say at once _.___reh a m« nev-making472 words
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Article149 1946-09-25 7 beat the ij rui^s at s round on KU y\\.\ ÜBal l^in; ci> >" v "> b- l~y_.rH Lh* I 3 Vim I b Wunnaraj iimi _d»_ru> fc l>* 3 U^,. D la-a_J I l>harmaraj Mm f s_nd -n» I lih..rraaraj 0 ariariwii not for149 words
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Article100 1946-09-25 7 From D. Jeffreson. Alfsea Signals beat Changi Airfield second team by 63 runs in a afternoon cricket match played at Changi. ALFSEA SIGNALS Bastock 59; McAndrew 44; Pleass not out 21; Degg 7; BenCall 0; Extras 2. Total 133 for four wickets declared. CHANGI AIRFIELD100 words
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Article119 1946-09-25 7 From Norman Preston FREMANTLE, lues. WALTER Hammond, captain of the M.C.C. team which arrived here to-day on the Stirling Castle, called a press conference within three hours of reaching his hotel. He said: "Im 'botn happy and proud to be mailing my fourth visit and this timeReuter - 119 words
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Article91 1946-09-25 7 ASCOT, lues. IT is expected that five rren.h horses will oppose the English Derby and St. Leger win.itr. Airborne, for the King G.orge the Fifth Stakes for three -year -cids over two miles here next month, including the French St. Leger winner, Souverain. The French DerbyReuter - 91 words
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Article19 1946-09-25 7 LONDON. Mon. AN international football match A between England and Ireland will be played on Saturday, at Belfast.- ReuterReuter - 19 words
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Article, Illustration37 1946-09-25 7 The Alfsea soccer team which beat 16 RASC Petrol Units on Monday to enter the fourth round of the Army elimination contest to select the four Army t^ms fcr the S.A.F.A. Victory Cup competition.37 words
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Article284 1946-09-25 7 LONDON, Tuesday. FLLOWING his prominent display in the St. Leger when he was second to Airborne, Murren was installed favourite for the Cesarewitch at the first callover on the event running on Oct. 16 over two and a quarter miles. Offers of 100-7 were soon snappedReuter - 284 words
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Article, Illustration49 1946-09-25 7 These unbeaten soccerplaying W. O's and Sergeants of 218 Army Troops R E., are looking for fresh fields to conquer, and will welcome any challenges from other W. O's and Sergeants' Mess teams. Fixtures could be arranged with CSM D. O ip h ton. 218 Army Troops, RE., Singapcre.49 words
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Article469 1946-09-25 7 From J. GreenwaUl. 177 CR.E Works ..4 100 CMP. 2 TN a third round tie in the Army elimination contest for the S.A.F.A. Victory Cup competition 177 CR.E. Works beat 100 CMP four-two mlttn a hard and thrilling game at Buon. V-sta on Monday. Play469 words
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62 1946-09-25 7 Jurong (R.A.F.) beat the Singapore Signals Centre in a cricket match play at Jurong on Saturday. Scores were Singapore Signals Centre, Ist Inns. 25 (Hammond 11, Baxter 7 for 12); 2nd Inns. 84 (Dean 24, Baxter 5 for 12):. Jv.rons <R.A.F.) Ist Inns. 6162 words
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281 1946-09-25 7 From P. Lewis A closely contested game of cricket was played at Gough Field between the Devonshire Regt. and Changi Airfield. The airmen were beaten by tour wickets, the Devons thus avenging their previous defeat. Changi. batting first, were soo n in trouble, and281 words
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Article105 1946-09-25 7 S.R.C Cricket team for week-end on S.R.C. padang will be: Saturday at 2 p.m. vs R.A.F Seletar. The team will be chosen from the following O.F. Clarke (Captain), M.W. Armstrong. F.M. Chopard, W. Galistan R.C. Huffman, R. Minjoot, R.H. Perry, M.C. Schubert. C. da Silva, A. Watts, G.105 words
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