The Singapore Free Press, 7 January 1948
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Title Section18 1948-01-07 1 The Singapore Free Press LARGEST AFTERNOON SALE IN MALAYA I SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1948 PRICK 10 CENTS18 words
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Article, Illustration354 1948-01-07 1 Road bridge collapses Pree Press Staff Reporter QREAT floods in Johore have brought to a standstill two north and south night mail trains between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. The two trains are standing on either side of Jasoh and Bekok, between Labis and Kluan*, waiting354 words
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Article56 1948-01-07 1 G.G. leaves for united Kingdom Iff Importer m ral. Mr. >nald. left boar this -tage of ion and night in It of the to Burma. r< days in <•"■ disG vernorM int- m n on I by a leading citisenj in-inder-in- Sir Neil Ritchio, Sir Franklin i the FlagA r56 words
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Article190 1948-01-07 1 FIRST ELECTION MANIFESTO IN th r u r r Pre s Staff N the firM election manifesto to be issued in Singapore, Mr. John Laycock, the Progressive Party candidate standing for the Katon ff divis^ (MuSX the (overnor is an autocrat he mast go. il190 words
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Article242 1948-01-07 1 JERUSALEM, Tuesday THE Palestine Government is believed to be planning 1 item action against Haganah, the Jewish defence organisation which publicly claimed responsibility for yesterday's bombing of the Semiramis Hotel in the Katamon district of Jerusalem, in which six people were killed, 11 are still buried242 words
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145 1948-01-07 1 Doctor to die for Delhi riots murder NEW DELHI, Tuesday. I\R. Abdul Gam Quereshi, a medical practitioner. Old Delhi town councillor and prominent member of the Muslim League, was sentenced to death at the sessions here today for the murder of Dr. N. C. Joshi fading New Delhi surgeon, duringReuter - 145 words
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Article54 1948-01-07 1 POLICE have arrested 11 members of an Indonesian terrorist "suicide squad" said to be responsible for homemade bom^ attacks which have killed two people in Batavia and injured 17 within the last three weeks, the Netherlands Newi Agency reports. Thirteen member* of the organisation which supplied the54 words
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Article34 1948-01-07 1 King Leopold of the Belyesterday remained silent in his secluded villa outside Geneva on his reported message to the Belgian Government demanding a national vote on the question of his return. ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Article25 1948-01-07 1 Food imports into the combined British and United States zone of Germany during December cost British and American taxpayers approximately $37,400,000. ReuterReuter - 25 words
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163 1948-01-07 1 WASHINGTON, Tues. President Truman called i a special session of his Cabinet today to go over his vitally important" message for broadcast to the nation tomorrow. State Department experts met to work out details of interim aid and lon<»--range aid for China. TheReuter; U.P.; A.P. - 163 words
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Article, Illustration37 1948-01-07 1 A new photograph of General Vifiadcs Markos, head of the Greek "Mountain Goverjiment" and guerrilla chief in the hills around Konitza. See Page 8 for story on the prospect of new BritishAmerican help to the Greek Government.37 words
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Article56 1948-01-07 1 DEVALUATION IS DENIED CIR JEREMY RAISMAN, head of the British financial delegation to India and Pakistan for sterling negotiations, at Karachi yesterday denied that any devaluation of sterling or the rupee was anticipated. The British delegation is meeting Pakistan representatives at Karachi today and leaving for New Delhi for talksReuter - 56 words
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Article37 1948-01-07 1 Nothing is officially known in London concerning a report from Washington in a British newspaper that "America has sounded Britain about joining her in settine up a great base at Benghazi in 4orth Africa. ReuterReuter - 37 words
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Article48 1948-01-07 1 WITH Britain's withdrawal of another $100,000,000 from the United States loan, informed quarters in London expect that the whole of the loan will have been exhausted by the end of next month. This was the second withdrawal since the loan was unfrozen last month.48 words
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Article21 1948-01-07 1 The United States State Department has disclosed the sale of 27 surplus minesweepers to Greece, Turkey and Egypt.— A.P.A.P. - 21 words
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Article169 1948-01-07 1 SAN FRANCISCO, Tues. THE need for a Japan strong enough, "to serve as a deterrent against any other totalitarian threats which might arise in the Far East" was voiced by Mr. Kenneth C. Royall, Secretary of the U.S. Army. Mr. Royall told the Commonwealth Club that theA.P. - 169 words
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Article72 1948-01-07 1 Anew Police scheme to trace stolen property was announced by the Singapore C.I.D. chief. Mr. R. C. B. Wiltshire, this morning. The scheme provides for the prompt flashing of messages to police stations, pawn-shops, second-hand dealers and all other likely places of disposal immediately a72 words
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Article289 1948-01-07 1 WASHINGTON. Tuesday. /CONTINUED operation of the Texas City tin smelting \y plant the only smelter in the United States by private enterprise aided by some form of government subsidy, was recommended today by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, the government agency at present operating the smelter. A289 words
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344 1948-01-07 1 Big battle greets UJMO truce call NEW KASHMIR FLARE-UP ARGE-SCALE Muslim-Hindu fighting flared up in L« Kashmir yesterday as the United Nations Security Council opened its debate on the dispute between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue. Indian infantry, supported by Spitfires and Tempests, beat back several attacks byReuter; U.P.; A.P. - 344 words
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Article40 1948-01-07 1 MR. Winston Churchill spent his first full day of relaxation yesterday since he was confined to his bedroom with bronchitis on Boxing Day. He spent several hours painting in his favourite valley in the nearby Atlas mountains.40 words
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Advertisement20 1948-01-07 1 1 b#* om and only i.i* v'i) The Quality' m Cigarette yri I Playcrs I; N?3 *^^mS^r\ MADE \Q ENGLAND20 words
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Advertisement75 1948-01-07 1 ™UEADIMjn*MtmSTS L The Perfectly Simple way of making Simply Perfect Coffee ilfH& nnrr^i IP 7^W, Making coffee in the MELIOR is simplicity itself (as easy as making tea) and connoisseurs agree that no more perfect coffee was produced with all the rites and ceremonies of moie leisured times. If, therefore,75 words
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Article, Illustration1044 1948-01-07 2 AROUND SINGAPORE SHOPS A LL in all, 1947 was not such a bad year, was it? Certainly things in Singapore improved wonderfully during the course of the year, and things began to appear in the shops. So I think we can enter on 1948 with some1,044 words
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Article146 1948-01-07 2 4 NYONE who likes b inack w.n have peanut butter i\auy. Peutm out ex ui.a b..coii under fcnU us i d comb and you'll want to make ft I t o: coffee while the '1 is I all to your to for 1 inuch-ni <. I: you haven't146 words
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Miscellaneous579 1948-01-07 2 SINGAPORE bOO P m t0 !1 I:> P m VI.GIO m. Diary; 10.25 'Dance Band"; T 25 5I metres 11.7f m««a<>ek-s; —Prince Edward Orchestra. Islue Network 730 Pm to 8 .15 p m vlc 1 00— 3 00 n m -l«i m*ta— M n lns megacycles: S.E.A.C. f^. nrf' S<<579 words
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Miscellaneous195 1948-01-07 2 YOUR LUCKY STAR Fortune forecast for people born today BOKN today, you have a prout deal of ambition and will let nothing stand in the way of achieving your ultimate goal. You have tremendous managerial ability and grow impatient when working under the direction of others. Consequently, it is of195 words
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Article, Illustration461 1948-01-07 3 RUSSIA MAY BACK PAKISTAN Appeasing Muslim opinion MOSCOW'S evident reluctance further to antagonise Muslim opinion, which was deeply by Russian support of partition in Palestine, will be tested afresh when the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan is brought up for debate inside the United Nations, writes Reuters Diplomatic CorrespondentReuter - 461 words
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Article36 1948-01-07 3 Dismissed from Army for theft beat c >urt been ponI an I y eauoiii;: alt >f 55 trol, improperly I i r his ring a Mary rr.i Road. Uty on ig a B n nnr_ ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Article23 1948-01-07 3 rnment and poi. itions '.donesian Republic private by MinUte! in rermnent of the landa Louis s he rhat ReuterReuter - 23 words
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Article57 1948-01-07 3 CLEAN-UP IN ROW LOON THE Hong Kor.g authorities have began the eviction of Chinese living ir. condemned huts in the old wnllod city of Kowloon. The eviction was ordered ir. the interests of public health. Po far 100 huts have been oyed. under the protection of armed police. Three ChineReuter - 57 words
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173 1948-01-07 3 MRS. Margaret Cairns Joyce, widow of William Joyce Lord Haw-Haw who broadcast to Britain for the Nazis and was hanged for treason in 1945, said after her release from German internment camp that she hoped to settle in Ireland "where there might beReuter - 173 words
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Article71 1948-01-07 3 i Toussoun, 1 1-year-old relative of M4 said to be the richest woman in < (i bet Koval title to marry Mr. Coran economic analyst employed lint Administration in Washington, "> »^>pt while serving as a lieutenant- the United States Navy during the war. r tlio PrincessReuter - 71 words
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Article179 1948-01-07 3 Indians ban 'sordid love films' in India are wieldKj ing a sharp knife on films which ko in for murder, torture, heavy drinking and sordid love, states the United States Department of Commerce in a round-up of motion picture reports from several countries. It is pointed out that of theReuter - 179 words
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Article70 1948-01-07 3 A GOVERNMENT source in Canberra sta'od ihat iry plans to trails port British immigrants to Australia by air are expected to be presented to 'he Cabinet on Jan. 12. Ollieial circles doubt, it Cabinet approval will be obtained in view oi the c which is estimated atA.P. - 70 words
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Article184 1948-01-07 3 MR. Herman Talmadge. sun of Georgia's late Governor, said in Atlanta that "White Rule" leaders in his southern state would seek voting law modifications which would bar most of the i suite's 1,084,927 Negroes from the polls in all elections. Mr. Talmad£o. who souphtReuter - 184 words
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Article34 1948-01-07 3 Greek Government forces. launching drives to expand the Konitsa perimeter and to clear rebels irom the area north and west of the town, captured two heights from the guerrillas, says an Athens report.- A.P.A.P. - 34 words
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Article86 1948-01-07 3 THE chairman of the Com- mittee on the Natal Indian Organisation and leader of the South African Indian community, Mr. G. M Kajee, collapsed and died on Monday during discussions with Mr. H. G. Lawrence, South African Minister of Justice, who argued the Union's case in theReuter - 86 words
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475 1948-01-07 3 Rice economy guarantees Burma 's future •THE world rice deficit, expected to continue for nearly 1 a decade, is a major factor favourable to the economic strength of the new-born Union of Burma. Burma is first among the nations of the world in the exportation of rice, and this productU.P. - 475 words
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Article296 1948-01-07 3 "r*MNA still insists on the convocation of an 11V> power conference as a peiiiminary to the final drafting of the Japanese peace treaty, and a reasonable application of the veto by the eastern Big Four, said a Chinese Foreign Office spokesman in Nanking when asked forReuter - 296 words
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Article, Illustration50 1948-01-07 3 picture. The last American occupation troops in Italy file along the quay to board a U.S. transport. Admiral Sims, at Leghorn. Only a small Graves Registration Unit and a liquidation detachment now remains in Italy. The troops left Italy in accordance with the provisions of the Italian peace treaty. A.P.A.P. - 50 words
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Article93 1948-01-07 3 -piIELMA DEBELL of Dany- gralg Road. Swansea, a 20-ycar-old patient of Craig Hospital. Swansea Valley, will today bo married in an hospital ward to an R.A.F. pen pal. The bride, who for the wedding ceremony will wear a housecoat, will afterwards return to theReuter - 93 words
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Article56 1948-01-07 3 Nine thousand and three hundred tons of rice are being loaded into the S. S. Valerius for shipment to the Netherlands Indies by the Philippines National Rice and Corn Corporation, which has already shipped 10,000 tons to the N.E.I, and 20,000 tons to Malaya as it wasA.P. - 56 words
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89 1948-01-07 3 STILL WAITING FOR THEIR XMAS DJNNER ELEVEN gale-marooned men in Conningbeg lightship in the Irish Son, off the South Wexford coast, are still Waiting for their Christmas dinner today. Preparations wore completed yesterday at Bosslare harbour for the lightship tender Erne to so out when thp Kale at present ragingReuter - 89 words
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Article200 1948-01-07 3 ANGLO-AMERICAN and German officials took the first steps since the break up of the Foreign Ministers' conference in London toward creating a stronger Western Germany, when preliminary meetings began in Frankfort this week to prepare for discussions between Western Germany's Government leaders and GeneralsA.P. - 200 words
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Article28 1948-01-07 3 The French High Commissioner for Indo-China. M. Emile Bollaert. leaves Paris for Geneva today for conversa- tions with the ox-Emperor Bao Dai on Indo-China.— Re uterReuter - 28 words
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Article160 1948-01-07 3 I EXPLOSIVES enough to j blow the city of Manila to bits are still scattered untouched throughout the length and breadth of the Philippines, and casualties from the mishandling of the remnants of ordinance stockpiles of the American and Japanese armies those killed or maimed everyReuter - 160 words
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Article47 1948-01-07 3 CEVEN persons were killed including a pregnant woman and child, and three others were seriously injured, in a fire which destroyed five houses on the main avenue ol Que7X>n city (Philippines*. The flrc, or undetermined origin, spread so ranidly thai the victims were trapped— up47 words
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Article119 1948-01-07 3 dussia is destined to b^- come "the strongest individual power iii Asia in our time," Dr. Robert J. Kerner Professor of History at the University of California, said before some 250 delegates to the 40th annual convention of the America Historical Association. He said theA.P. - 119 words
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Article41 1948-01-07 3 Six out of nine members of the FAO Advisory Mission to advise Siam on her rice problems have arrived in Bangkok, Including the chairman. Mr. K H. Walker. Thre3 of the remaining members arc exp^oted shortly ReuterReuter - 41 words
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Article136 1948-01-07 3 IMPORTANT conferences re- eardine: the future of Ceylon's defences are bcina: held by Britain's Bisc Three in the East, who are at present In Coylon. Britain's three hichest ranking Service chiefs in the East, representing the Royal Navy, the Army and the Royal Air Force, arrivedU.P. - 136 words
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Miscellaneous55 1948-01-07 3 •ARZAN All for One By Edgar Rice Burroughs $£^SHBDIHEBE9^^BiS 7>l£ PASSAGE IS DARK. PERRY pPO* A rOV6 n>\£ "6P)C)LE> COWTVK.IED I PERRY B9 1 EXPLAINEO 'FASTENED TOGETHER. I'THEV CXEPT THROUGH THE DARK i H^^^HP'^^L THERE'S NO DANGER Of OUR [v PASSAGE. THAT LED EVER ■^J^ <^6"> '^3 >tWi FAC« OTHER'55 words
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433 1948-01-07 4 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY. JAN 7. 1948. Whitehall the New Malaya >l NG has done more to ll ra Loubta ab«.ut the. value <•! the new it than the recent use by the Governor! the Malayan Union and Sm r .i--;ul pov. to enact the Income tax ordinances against433 words
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Article, Illustration710 1948-01-07 4 IMAN BOEDARDIO - IMAN BOEDARDIO By TOMM UNISM in Indonesia? No, I don't think that it is the menace it is to be. On and off for the last twenty-odd years Red propagandists have tried to sow the seed of Communism but the soil upon which they have tried to710 words
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Article190 1948-01-07 4 GENERAL Sir William slim, soldier turned industrial boss (he's uno of th 0 men Who wll run Britain's national sod rai way system). Went to the microphone :nid broadcast on "What is morale?" tome excerpts from his er-the-news talk: la the most Important thing in any organisation,190 words
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Article, Illustration535 1948-01-07 4 COURTENAY EDWARDS - COURTENAY EDWARDS By AT last an attempt is to be made to give the British public a communal lesson on the new Aii- Age (ieography. To put it over in a big way, two Government Department! the Ministries Civil Aviation and Education are co-opera-ting with the Royal535 words
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Article553 1948-01-07 4 THE past year has been remarkable, even in the eventful history of British Commonwealth and Empire, for its revelation of the stimulus which the victorious war has given these populous and varied communities. In every sphere of political, economic und social activity, there arc significant changes and553 words
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Article376 1948-01-07 4 JUTA TURKOVA - JUTA TURKOVA By A. P. Correspondent CZECHOSLOVAKIA'S Universities have become political battle grounds. The fight has reached such intensity that the crucial issue at stake the question of whether "foreign students are to be al'owed to vote in faculty elections —is now being taken up by the Government.A.P. - 376 words
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Advertisement9 1948-01-07 4 For All PhutosranhicS^olies SINGArJhE HriUTO CO. Hi?h Street Singapore.9 words
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Advertisement20 1948-01-07 4 FAITH In the time of trout, l<- lie I shall hide me in His paviI linn. Psalnid Zl t S.20 words
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Article119 1948-01-07 5 New uses found for rubber BIGGER SALES PREDICTED B[SH industrial reS finding new libber which are i i inging about cpansion of i i the year which un. the most impor- -,v uses in as of paints, var,i u th< r surface has beyond quespreparati »m natural rubber I requirand,119 words
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Article, Illustration178 1948-01-07 5 picture. pictures. From the sttidios of Radio Malaya, Miki Oliviero and his Hawaiians provided Hawaiian innsic and songs during Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Dav. This group photograph MKU taken at the studios on the blue 7iet-work of Radio Malaya's Singapore station on New Year's Ere. In the pictureStudio de Luxe; Free Press - 178 words
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Article14 1948-01-07 5 MISS PAI YING (White Nightingale i well-fciown 15-year-old Chinese linger is missinc.14 words
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Article214 1948-01-07 5 in progress foi tl e iale to a I by Mr. E. W. Slaughter of con- r Plantations company, which n Singapore island, reports ondent. The dire;-' i I Uw ro.n- hare be ri bed ,by syndu dc d b.Mr. Slaughi I l i an <214 words
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Article273 1948-01-07 5 Rice sh ipmen ts up to schedule >I"KMA and Siam have been shipping rice well up to schedule, said Lord Killearn, Special Commissioner for South-East Asia, at a meeting of South-East Asia liaison oilicers which began in Singapore yesterday. "This is most gratifying/' said Lord Killearn, who added thai there273 words
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Article60 1948-01-07 5 1 roe Prrss Staff Importer tE Chinese Produce Ex- d in 191] oflicially r*. prei c ii produce i the I Until now alm< ill busiad boon cai nod on in and 'TUW around Rntt!(-s Pl nr Seventy of th#- 100 odd pr«wmr memberg have so far r60 words
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188 1948-01-07 5 i 12 -YEAR-OLD mother screamed and wept in the Singapore Assize Court yesterday, when she heard her son sentenced to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment and 12 strokes of the rotan for taking part in an armed robbery of S'M.OOO worth of jewellery. After her son188 words
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Article66 1948-01-07 5 rpo bring the Malayan 1 Union's contribution towards the cost of the Gov-ernor-General's establishment t«. 65 per cent, ol th»> total cost, supplementary expend!-' tare totalling $9,931 for 194G and (162,195 t«»r Last year has! been approved by the Mala- j yan Union Advisory Council.66 words
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Article46 1948-01-07 5 THK Malayan Union Se- < -n tariat announced yes tint the total banishment orders as nt Jan. l within the Malayan Union 201, and cM these 1«6 In nespect of persona with convictions in court. Since Nov. 30, 1047. 58 i hment orders nod been46 words
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Article39 1948-01-07 5 CIXTEEN men and two \vo- men. all Chinese, were fined In the Eighth Police Court yesterday for gambling In Pagoda Street last Monday at 8.50 p.m. The women were fined $10 ench. and the men $20 each.39 words
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Article332 1948-01-07 5 AN appeal to all Advisory Councillors and to the public has been issued by the Malayan Teachers' Union. It says the Union Is convinced that the recommendations of the Trusted Salaries Commission will fail to attract the best talents among the Malayan youth to the332 words
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Article413 1948-01-07 5 ELECTION CAMPAIGNS IN SWING Candidates tour constituencies nAMn4 ree Press Staff Reporter CAMPAIGNING for election to Singapore's new Legislative Council is already under way by the six candidates of the Progressive Party. An indication of the Progressive Party's success so far in securing the support of prospective voters in the413 words
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Article, Illustration34 1948-01-07 5 Mr. D. K. RAJAKARIAR, a senior teacher in Ar.gloChinese School, Klany, ivlio lias been elected to represent Malaya, at the Methodist General Coherence to be held in Boston. U.S. A in April this year.34 words
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Article74 1948-01-07 5 At the annual general meeting of the Singapore Association of Teachers of Dancing the fullowing WeT« elected ofLce bearers lor 1948: President Mr. Clue T^ck Swec (re-eicctcd) Vice -Presidents Messrs. G. 11. Cullick and Low Poh San; General Secretary Mr. S. A. Soon; General Treasurer Miss J^nny Quck;74 words
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Article112 1948-01-07 5 For riot squads Free Preas CorrespondentKUALA LUMPUR, W.\: THE Malayan Union Govern 1 meat ha« authorised the purchase ot $90,000 worth of tear gas equipment by the Police Department. The quantity will be sufficient to '•quip lour riot squads. This Ls duarlosed in reports of the112 words
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Article113 1948-01-07 5 A £90 million error in a cable regarding Malaya's reserves in London ivas corrected by official sources in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. Replying in the House of Commons on Dec. 11) last, to a question by Mr. D. N. Pritt (Independent Labour), Mr. David Rees Williams, Under Secretary113 words
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Article123 1948-01-07 5 GURKHAS ARE COMING FROM BURMA THE first three Gurkha battalions, which are expected to form the mu of a Gurkha division in Malaya, are due to arrive In Malaya from Burma soon. The 1/7 Gurkha Rifles will be stationed at Seromban, the 1/10 Gurkha Rifles at Kuala Lumpur, and 1/6123 words
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Article142 1948-01-07 5 'in\O Chinese were lined 513,000 In ihe Singa e A Third Police Court yesterday for Importing tobacco on which duty of 8894 had not been paid. The boat. In which they brought the tobacco Into Singapore, was confiscated. The boat belonged to tl first accused,142 words
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136 1948-01-07 5 nuRiNG November last, Malaya exported 2.458 tons of coconut oil to the United Kingdom, 843 tons to Burma. 4G7 to Honsj Kong. 233 to Sumatra, while fresh nuts went to Burma (40,000), Hong Kou^ 75.000>, other British territories in (30,000i and Sumatra136 words
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Article96 1948-01-07 5 Free Press Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. THE Malayan Union Government has authorised the placing of an Ind through the Crown Agents in London for the purchn.M* of 520.000 worth of radium for use in hospitals. Over and above a sum of SI. 124.050 already approved for the96 words
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Article204 1948-01-07 5 r PHE Singapore East-West Society, which has provided a meeting place for East and West during the last two years, has big plans this year, and has drawn up a programme to strengthen and popularise its sessions, Dr. T. Balasingham, the president, told the Free Press yesterday.204 words
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Article, Illustration848 1948-01-07 6 Sir Cedric Haxdwicke, in an exclusive interview with Alan Fletcher smashes some hoary legends of the screen. THE first question I asked Sir Cedric was What is the truth about the u Lure of Hollywood"? He answered: When my return to America was announced people848 words
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Article226 1948-01-07 6 CEVEraI Important character actors have bctri, chosen for supporting rolos In "Sealed Verdict/ the film in which Paramount »S'.udios are starring Ray Mi 11 and and the newly arrivrd Frozen actr- ss. Florence Marly Norbert Schiller, a Viennese, will portray Rodal. a half-crazed, fanatically vindictive dsplaoed person inA.P. - 226 words
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Article272 1948-01-07 6 DOLORES del Rio would rather be a bad girl, on the screen that is. than anything else. She's a girl who strays from the straight and narrow In "The Fugitive," an Argosy picture in which she co-st^rs with Henry Fonda and Pedro Armer.dariz for RKO Radio release. And,272 words
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Article423 1948-01-07 6 BOB THOMAS - BOB THOMAS By A. P. Correspondent MOST of America is A looking over Hollywood's shoulder and telling it how to make movies. Consider the plight of Alfred Block, who has been censoring pictures for Metro Goldwyn Mayer since 1934. He has to be constantly aware of: 1.423 words
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Article, Illustration223 1948-01-07 6 Most tables. South reached a contract of three no-trump on something like the bidding below. The frflmo was there, but not everybody made it. West opened a heart and. when East's nine til allowed to hold. South won the next heart With the king, to lead his singleton223 words
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Advertisement159 1948-01-07 6 CAPITOL \ir-Coo\ed Phone 5159 LAST DAY! 11 2—4.15 6.30— 9.1 ."> ALEXANDER KORDA'S "TIIL SQUEAKER" Starring EDMOND LOWE Based On The Novel B9 EDGAB WALLACE TO-MORROWS KAYE-LOSSAL ATTRACTION! I Are Xu MITTY? 1 i Bun i.* .W mm' All M VI n.fxtj up ih S MHTY... fJLA M 1,2Ll MJTTV-159 words
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Advertisement66 1948-01-07 6 LAST DAY /Tf\ 2 p.m., 4.15 p.m. 6.30 9.15 p.m. nf"|| Warner;*' '11l I rani \IILA DRAMA! i 'THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE" Starring ERROL FLYNN OLIVIA DE HAVILAND OPCNS TO-MORROW Hi «w»'i th..Hinq diomo 0* r^^S bHA Ewrop*'% Uor*e»» Jm|H dr'qround oi»"y jff^^B I Preceded by Thf Br;»nd66 words
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Advertisement52 1948-01-07 6 Today Four Shows s~j\ 1.30 4 6.30 9.30 P.M. ZT ngsgssgl NEXT CHANGE— Eagle-Lion Does It Agai 4< An Uncomely Interesting: Drama" (N.Y. 1 WOULO YOU TAKE fa (T\ ■MM 3^v Ulla> n Mes ftplfT BO B /k hui nui nin f» f«Twi INTO VOUR HOME? LJ MAI V *TJ52 words
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Miscellaneous72 1948-01-07 6 mSfidrSkG Exclusive to the Singapore Free Prcvs in Malaya Wolves -uan and hungry I T\T~ %^$C o? T (^f» V^" Ss si HURRY wm£p>e\?£R vquarl/| JAINC Exclusive to the Singapore Free Press in Malava CRANE /H|-RL"S A SAMPt f\ Am I 7 J ,IZ Cl -iM>t H fCOLLEC IS THF72 words
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Miscellaneous37 1948-01-07 6 What's On Capitol: The Secrrt Life of Walter Mitty. Thursday. Kex Hostages Thursday. Alhambra: Road to Singapore, Thursd Pavilion: Fr i < Friday. Cathay: Boomerang Friday. MIDNIGHT SHOWS ON SATURDAY Capitol: In Old California. Kex: Down M< Way.37 words
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Article, Illustration21 1948-01-07 7 -alian fast bowler. }> :<;d for nought I h tween India and Austra- d fl a drew at Sydney.21 words
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Article891 1948-01-07 7 SCFA PREPARE FOR NEW SEASON Inter-District League May Turn Up Stars By Our Soccer Reporter THE Singapore Chinese Football Association, beaten finalists in the S.A.F.A. Cup competition last year, and Number 3 in the league, are preparing to make a bigger bid for the major honours in both competitions this891 words
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Article194 1948-01-07 7 ticket Successes From JAMES 1 H IMBERS, A.P. Sjiorts Writer I'EAK ai the freybearcta and armchair critics of British s|>ui who gatlitred •und clul> bars aiid pavilioiii ih«uislit it might !>r a rood plan for England to leave i il sports arenas for aA.P. - 194 words
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353 1948-01-07 7 NEW YEAR WISHES... L^IVK sticky wickets to perform on to Don Bradman In England this season," is one of a list of New Year wishes to sportsmen by F. YV. Deards, a sports writer of a London newspaper. The list goes on: To Bruce353 words
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394 1948-01-07 7 VI/EST Indian cricket selectors have sent out invitations to 19 players to hold themselves In readiness, to meet the Bf.CC, but only the captains have been oflicially announced George Headley, of Jamaica, for the first Test In Barbados and the final one in Jamaica:394 words
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Article78 1948-01-07 7 THE C s Rugb> to m i of th< H.M.S. i; if Kuaia Lumptu daj been by Injurtea and ri mrr U.K. Th.r.- will bo at ItMl six fi ona tii- w\\u u the Singapore Civilians eight— r.il on Dee. 27. Sg' brilliant uintl* ft yesterday for78 words
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189 1948-01-07 7 Allen May Miss The First Test On Jan 21 G. O. ALLEN, captain and manager of the Maryiebnno Cricket Club tram which arrived In Bridgetown Barbados, yesterday, injured a leg while training on board shin during the trip and la unlikely to play in the first Test Starting on January189 words
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61 1948-01-07 7 JIT b cricket meeting of the Indian Association held on Bttnday, R. Sitharam wi.s elected cap ain and Ravilal N. Mehta vice-captain for the 1948 cricket seasonAll Indiana desirous of playing cricket are requested to get in touch with Mr. D. Dharmaraj, cricket secretary, Indian61 words
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Article292 1948-01-07 7 CiLUB members and their guests wltneJMd a fine display of table tennis when the Chinese Youth Services Association defeated the Singapore Municipal Services Union at Tyrwhitt Road yesterday by five sets to two. The most outstanding performance of the overling was that of Lae Ming292 words
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Article52 1948-01-07 7 JIM Brink, the South Australian tennis champion, defeated Ed Moylan of San Francisco 6-4, 6-4, 6-3, in the all- American singles finals Jn Sydney on Saturday. Australia's top ranking players Adrian Quist, John Bromwich, I Geoff Brown and Billy Sidweli, did not compete iu the tourna- menA.P. - 52 words
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Article, Illustration89 1948-01-07 7 i These pictures of three finishes on Saturday, the final day of the Penang Turf Club's Christmas-New Year meeting Mow (from top to bottom): first, Peter Con (Daicson) just mating Adorable (Mnrsilio) to pay $181 on the win role: .second. Lenient (E. Donnelly) well ahead at the89 words
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72 1948-01-07 7 THE meeting of the Singa- j pore Chinese Amateur Sports Federation, arrar f>r Saturday, wa^ no- held owing to the unavoidable absence of the presklen.. The mee:ing will, instead, be held this evening at 5.15 a the Goh Loo Club, Chib Street. Council members are72 words
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Article486 1948-01-07 7 Hobbs Tops Trainers' List Iy^ALA LUMPUR trainer Neil H Mm topped the trainers' list v> ih six Villa, four seconds and cue third for Makes amounting to |t the recent Penang Turf Club's four-day ChristmasNew Ycvr Q Mauritius \f; i Breuketen vas second with foui •> ns, two seconds and486 words
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Miscellaneous135 1948-01-07 7 F. P. Crossword No. 2S I I CLUES ACROSS mmimmm Somewhat (*>. 37, Wedacteur <C? 38, Taffy 8)'. K CLUES DOH'N 1, Succeed (7). 2. Assassin (4). 3, Cool (3) 4 R«m (A^ n Insect (4). 6, Three (4). 8, Colour (4 9 ktaff W^rJ SOLUTION TO CROSSWORD No 280135 words
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Article283 1948-01-07 8 SHANGHAI, Tuesday. pOMMUXIST guerrillas in South China, co-ordinat-ing with the Communist attempts to cross the Yangtse River in force, have become more active in the area 200 miles northwards from Canton, according to Chinese reports. One of the strongest Communist guerrilla detachments Is under theA.P.; U.P. - 283 words
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Article23 1948-01-07 8 r ltain paid Siam £1.136--601 for December rice deliver}i b T hc payment is biggest thus far. Previous bte^st was in August ReuterReuter - 23 words
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Article, Illustration21 1948-01-07 8 K3ME A lieu frum thc air Wemble y Stadium, where many evenU of the Olympic games will be staged this year.21 words
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Article100 1948-01-07 8 r PHE United Stales, with It! i present naval strength on the sea and in the air. could win a war any time within the next few years, Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz reported en his retirement last month, it was disclosed in WashingtonReuter - 100 words
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Article188 1948-01-07 8 LAUSANNE. Tuesday. EX-KING MICHAEL'S Secretary said today that Michael had arrived "almost penniless," but those watchIng the unloading of the Royal baggage wondered. They saw three luxury cars, one jeep, nine cases of gin, four big trunks, about 40 bags and suitcases, three shotguns,U.P.; Reuter - 188 words
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Article64 1948-01-07 8 NEARLY 24 hours after the deadline set by the Security Council for agreement between Italy and Yugoslavia on the nomination of a governor for the free territory of Trieste, no solution had been reached. Mr. Mladen Jevcovich. the Yugoslav Minister, told correspondents that Yugoslavia had suggested fiveReuter - 64 words
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Article199 1948-01-07 8 pRiiNCESS Elizabeth and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, have arranged to lease Windlesham. Mfx.r, a moderate sized, creeper-clad house in Surrey, t was officially announced from Buckingham Palace tonight. The house is the property of Mrs. Warwich Bryant, who is now in South Africa. "TheReuter; U.P. - 199 words
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Article54 1948-01-07 8 DORSETS HAND IN COLOURS THE second battalion of the 1 Dorsetshire Regiment, which i.s going into "suspended animation," handed its colours to the depot of the regiment at Dorchester for safe-keeping. The battalion, which has 193 years of continuous service, returned to England during the week-end after six years inReuter - 54 words
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Article56 1948-01-07 8 THE last BOAC flying-boat in the special UK-Sinsapore service left Singapore for' England this morning The service is bein K discontinued because of the Rreater «T£ti ca Pa- cit y of the Constellations which are now flyIng reeularly on a throußh f£S2 r ffim Australia56 words
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Article185 1948-01-07 8 BUCK MARKETEERS HOARD f" COINS LONDON. Tuesday. T>LACK marketeers and tax MJ dodgers threaten to murder every day business life in Britain with a n( w racketth£hoarding of s n vcr coin^ Fr^ e f I 3T hat thG Bank Ol La about to call in 4 he present bankU.P. - 185 words
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Article, Illustration370 1948-01-07 8 ALLIED FORCE MAY BE SENT TO GREECE US, UK moves for more aid A LONDON, Tuesday. MOVE to send an international force to aid the hard-pressed Greek Government in its fight against the Balkans-supported Greek Communist rebels is being considered by political and military chiefs in London and Washington, accordingU.P. - 370 words
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Article156 1948-01-07 8 Continued from Pago 1 cipal Constitution recommendations made by a committee of which he was chairman, Mr. Laycock says that the Government must De forced to enact, without delay, the whole Laycock report. "The present nominated reactionaries on the Municipal Commission tried to whittle it down, naturally wishing156 words
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Article122 1948-01-07 8 Sydney, Tuesday. A hypnotist who tried his power over the air last night threw 20 people at the broadcasting station into a trance and laid out many other listeners unconscious. Ajter his experiment in mass mesmerism the radio station was deluged with indignant telephone calls. The hypnotistReuter - 122 words
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192 1948-01-07 8 BAO DAI ON INDO-CHINA PEACE TERMS PARIS Tuesday. ON the eve of his conference in Geneva with M. Emile Bollaert, French High Commissioner for Indo-China, the ex-Emperor of Annam, Bao Dai. told a Paris Soir corres- pondent; "Once peace is restored, Vietnam will always remain the most faithful forward bastionReuter - 192 words
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103 1948-01-07 8 PARIS, Tuesday. THE French Government's 1 anti-inflation levy bill has been passed by the National Assembly and comes into force tomorrow. The bill, once revised in compromise by the Government from a potential over-all yield of 155.000.000.000 francs, is expected to bring in 125,--000,000,000Reuter; U.P. - 103 words
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Article47 1948-01-07 8 A bill, sponsored by 15 deputies, demanding the return to Persia of the oil-producing Bahrein islands, in the Persian Gulf, was submitted to the Persian Parliament yesterday. After being examined by the Foreign Affairs Committee, it will be debated in Parliament and voted on. Reuter.47 words
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Article262 1948-01-07 8 LONDON, Tuesday. fTPHE Government is considering proposals for a general reform of the House of Lords without prejudice to the bill now passing through Parliament to curtail peers' powers of delaying legislation to one year. These proposals have so fur assumed no final shapeReuter - 262 words
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Article409 1948-01-07 8 London Stock Exchange the Kaffirs market and a quiet flrmm ss i Gilt-ed^ed section, the London Stock E today was dull and visibly affected hv poHOc5?2 certainties, says Reuter's Hnancial corr, J *iii*Mt-»L in ivuaaie wits was revived today on rumours that an announcement would shortly be409 words
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Article33 1948-01-07 8 Berlin's currency racketeers were thrown into upheaval yesterday after the War Office announcement that from midnight all "Bafsvs" British Armed Forces special vouchers, or military currencyceased to be legal tender.33 words
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Article25 1948-01-07 8 The United States Embassy has announced that al\ American troops will be withdrawn by Jan. 14 from the 12 Panama bases. U.P.U.P. - 25 words
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Article117 1948-01-07 8 TIENTSIN. Tuesday. 117 ALTER LI, wealthy Chinese socialite was sentenced to death today for the murder of his first wife. Tung Yucheni?, on Oct. 25 la.st His Russian wife, Marion, whose Gorman mother still lives, was also sentenced to death on the same charge. TheA.P. - 117 words
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Article48 1948-01-07 8 ONE policeman died in Baghdad yesterday after a demonstration by law college students against the AngloIraq treaty. Twenty-eight persons, including 25 students were arrested, and studies suspended at the college. Jamal Baban, acting Premier, said he regretted the incident and promised an investigation. ReuterReuter - 48 words
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Article17 1948-01-07 8 An earthquake shook Mexico City briefly yesterday, and swayed buildings, but lasted only a few secorHs U.P.U.P. - 17 words
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Article142 1948-01-07 8 w^^^-r T LONDON Tuesday. pOTATO rationing may lead J. to an outbreak of scurvy in Britain this spring, a professor at a London hospital medical college warned today L 1 a lotter to the weekly Medical Press. Prof. Geoffrey H. Bourne points out that potatoes haveA.P. - 142 words
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Article35 1948-01-07 8 ON the New Yn: yesterday. trading awuMtad the afternoon anervous liqui nre*xirc val tttxtf broad froi lassos uo to n*>a The Dor Jones Stocks 64. rr, i n Rai^s 52.39; UtH Reuter A. P.Reuter; A.P. - 35 words
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Article121 1948-01-07 8 A SPECIAL Market MflW pondent Rives the prws of rubber at 11 a.m. Uiaj follows: Torvi ot market: Stead SINGAPORE CHAMBER »f COMMERC I The Singapore Chamber 4 Commerce Rubber tion's prices at noon day: Bu< < CI per !"r per I No. I R.S.S. Spot loose 41121 words
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Article30 1948-01-07 8 NEW YORK tru.i, 41 to 65 points day. Sales totalled l( Prices were: March (U.S): May 21.21 20.71 bid; Sept. 1 No. 1 ribbed Mflfced nominal.— A. P.A.P. - 30 words
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Advertisement201 1948-01-07 8 NTVATION VACANT JUNIOR Clerk /Stenographer for Factory in Central Johore S-nd lull detail* and cooies of te.stimonlals to Boy (fo 80 Free Pros«= TUfTHMC STENOGRAPHERS Bk Keepers Attention. Bc^innrrs* and adcta in all commercial subjects. Practical English. 3 stages. Mornine and E\'ening Classes. Singapore Institute of Commerce. 75 Middle Rnad201 words
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Advertisement131 1948-01-07 8 PUBLIC NOTRE The underyiened is purchase the DremUe-< "Refrlc Cafe" at Ho. ?1 Road from Mr OK Drletor. Thence any cl.um shop may please be W 1 Mr. O. K. Nair on or b after which date th» will not be rttpi claims whatsoever G. Sahu: 150-26 Semi IJ4 IfUei131 words
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Miscellaneous29 1948-01-07 8 WEATHER Cloudy U/EATHKR report iht 4 hour* compiled hj iln BAr I Cloudy, with occasional rajn durin* th e afternoon and overnight. < loudv tomorrow morning. Rainfall. 3€ 2 m.m29 words
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Miscellaneous11 1948-01-07 8 SINGAPORE TIDES H.T. 7.19 a.m; 8.57 p.m. L..T. 1.25a.m; 2.21 pun.11 words
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