The Singapore Free Press, 21 April 1948
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The Singapore Free Press
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Title Section12 1948-04-21 1 The Singapore Free Press SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1948 PRKr lt» (r\is12 words
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94 1948-04-21 1 'WE Lowis may get jail if miners stay out >N. Tues. ).000 soft coal on strike tinst fines pon their hn L. Lewis, ne>n. are not < by Friday, faces Mr. additional may be imboth Mr n. S 520,000 and ed today uid Union cl to Comply T. Aian Golds-94 words
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Article364 1948-04-21 1 Climax of secret talks mmi v *u JERUSALEM, Tuesday. yyriiLk the commander-in-chief of the Aral Liberation Army, Gen. Ismail Safwat, wai announcing in Baghdad that forces of the Aral States would march into Palestine not latei than May 16," King AJbdullah of Transjordar, told reporters364 words
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Article, Illustration32 1948-04-21 1 The Soviet Ambassador, Lieut.-Cen. G. M Savonenko, with a bouquet of lilies and tulips, photographed on hi* return to Helsinki from Moscow after witnessing signature of the Soviet's treaty of mutual aid.32 words
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Article170 1948-04-21 1 B UITnv c LONDON, Tuesday. KUAL> S import and export values for the month of March this year were the highest for 27 years and the unfavourable trade balance was the largest since September last year, according to Board of Trade figures issued today. Exports170 words
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Article66 1948-04-21 1 pRISCESS Elizabeth made an unheralded visit to a factory in the East End yesterday. It was part of her plan for learning about various aspects of the country she will some day rule. The arrangements were kept secret. The Princess, who will observe her 22nd birthdayA.P. - 66 words
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Article231 1948-04-21 1 'S WEARING A T ME SAYS RUSSIAN BERLIN, Tuesday. 4 'Y ou 9X9 swearing at me," cried the Soviet deputy I commandant at today's meeting of Berlin's four deputy commandants when -the American member 'replying te the Russian Commander's charges of Allied 100-ting in the capital, said, "You act like231 words
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Article224 1948-04-21 1 $5,300 million 'not enough WASHINGTON, Tuesday. nnHE Economic Co-operation Administrator, Mr. 1 Paul G. Hoffman, told Congress today that the $5,300,000,000 authorised for European aid "may prove insufficient." Mr. Hoffman was the first to give evidence as the House of Representatives appropriations committee started hearings on Mr. Truman's request forA.P. - 224 words
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Article107 1948-04-21 1 LONDON, Tuesday. THE first death sentence 1 since the House of Commons last week decided to abolish capital punishment for murder was passed tonight on Donald George Thomas. 22-year-old Army deserter, found guitly of slaying a police constable. The judge said: "The sentence upon you isReuter - 107 words
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Article28 1948-04-21 1 Six miners were killed and 59 are missing in a copper mine explosion near the town of Casa Palca, m** -J" «i» Andes, yesterday A.P.A.P. - 28 words
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Article72 1948-04-21 1 RELIABLE unofficial estimate. of ihe division of seats in thr Italian elections are reported by Beater as follows: Senate: Christian Democrats 116 18; Popular Front 75/7; Socialist Unity 12/4; National Bloc 12 14; "Republicans 7; Monarchists 5; others 4. C haanber of Deputies: Christian Democra*s 274 9; Popular72 words
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Article143 1948-04-21 1 SHB STRIKE: 1 ,000 MAY GO BACK L. Fre o Treats Staff Reporter UORE than 1,000 Chinese wharfworkers and stevedores of the Singapore Har- bour Board will decide at a mass meeting today whether they will return to work. The labourers are members lof the Singapore Ship and Wharf Labour143 words
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Article116 1948-04-21 1 tree Press Staff Reporter ONE person died and 15 were injured in 18 traffic acci- dents on Singapore roads j yesterday. Twelve of the injured were admitted to hos- 1 pital. A Chinese woman who fell from a moving bus near the i Junction116 words
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Article44 1948-04-21 1 AN Indian was Injured by a bottle during a clash be- 1 tween Malays and Indians outside the Garrick Cinema, Geylang. last night. He was taken to the General Hospital. Tlie police arrested two I Malays and an Indian.44 words
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Article50 1948-04-21 1 TEN babies of repatriating families aboard the Dutch troop transport, Volendam, which some days ago left Batavia, died of enteritis, the newspaper Trouw reported. Medical personnel of the hospital ship, Grote Beer, have gone aboard the Volendam in the Indian Oc<»an tn render assistance.- A.P.A.P. - 50 words
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Article56 1948-04-21 1 WASHINGTON, Tues. A BILL to draft men from 18 to 30 years of age was introduced today by Representative Walter G. Andrews. New York Republican and chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Proposed ceilings for each service are Army 837.000; Navy 556,000; MarineA.P. - 56 words
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Article139 1948-04-21 1 MELBOURNE. Tuesday. ROBERT Shaw Close, 44, author of the novel "Love Me Sailor." was sentenced at Melbourne today to three months' imprisonment and fined £100 on a charge of having published an obscene novel. On a similar charge, the publishers of the book. Georgian House139 words
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Article322 1948-04-21 1 DE GASPERI WINS SEN ATE MAJORITY A_, ROME, Tuesday. T a late hour tonight when oflicial returns in the Italian general election were almost complete it was clear that the Christian Democrats had won enough votes to give them majority control of tlie Senate. Voting for the Chamber of Deputies322 words
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Article33 1948-04-21 1 Four persons were kill?d on the outskirts of Puerto Princessa. capital of Palawan Province in the Philippines, last week whdle attempting to extraot the powder contents of an unexploded bomb.—Reuer.33 words
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Article, Illustration44 1948-04-21 1 The world's fastest "round the houses" airman is 25--year-old British test pilot John Derry, who broke the world's speed record over the 100 kilometre course by more than 40 mph when he flew at *****0 mph in a Silver Swallow Wing DU. 108 plane.44 words
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Article40 1948-04-21 1 THE Polish Press bitterly as- sailed the Pope yesterday for his plea to forgive and forget Nazi war crimes, and for his declaration that expulsion of Germans from their former Eastern tr-rrito-nes was unjustified A. P.A.P. - 40 words
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Advertisement148 1948-04-21 1 S* i Sure WERMINATION AMP PREVENTION m&'HW-tf&k •f--^ mmmY/tf' _flH2l i*fef^3_MS_i*<=?^ n -'''N^^ >r w m Sff J fM***i paf t( B__/9 '_m T_Br ~~*m mm^>& *f^ lh« MMrt who aT^I hrraat «o* ihcr '/Ar.i po,.tM« mmi ~r •ynwy *c ,h r«rfrct /Z l^v«» ■■■ana i con. JOy 0/ Jelicar*148 words
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1007 1948-04-21 2 Around Singapore Shops ...KEEPS ME GOING I'VE been hot. The-' children have been 0 fractious. "He" has]| been more than usual-]' ly irritating with his], forgetting things and,, then blandly assuring^ me that he Always-* remembers if it's 0 something really im-t portant J In short, only the joy <(1,007 words
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Article, Illustration58 1948-04-21 2 Tfiese dresses were worn at a tele, uion show at Alexander Palace to show mothers how "New Look" clothes for fourteen-year-olds can be designed for easy alteration as the girls grow up. Youthful mannequins demonstrated the n&M) fashions. Audrey, left, wore a ***** broum and white striped dre<s and Rita58 words
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Article, Illustration40 1948-04-21 2 Thi* i admin s. <rr tiu An an Ball held at the Dorchester Hotel, London. It was in black-and-white striped satin and had a draped bustle. With it were worn black gloves and i a blae!: barrel handbag was carried.40 words
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Advertisement284 1948-04-21 2 Latest Arrivals of STERLING SILVER, E.P.N.S. and CUTGLASS WEAR. Condiment Sets Shell Butter dishes Pepper grinders Pocket flasks Entree dishes Ladies' Gents' Butter dishes Brush sets Cocktail Shakers Babies' Sets *A.l. Qualit\ Flower Vases Canteen Sets Trays Salvers and Loose Cutlery s Cigt. Cigar boxes. Complete Ranges of Crystal ware.284 words
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Advertisement139 1948-04-21 2 Your Shopping*^ In Singapore h WASSIAMUUc where you are s re k you have in nind te evening aiess or evr climate We fie Ladies a***-! W^e help th Ladies Tel: 3454 ___a^J^_fiT 4^T»*f»_r_'./ .49*9*'] 9rrrr*'^WN m m milKi\9mim. J W sr r^ r_<fl____S ~^~—^a_ <■■ 4_i_i_U_3LfcjM Recognised Sh DISTINCTIVE139 words
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Miscellaneous132 1948-04-21 2 YOUR LUCKY STAR I orluue forecast for people born today BORN on this first day of the incoming si«n, Taurus, you are essentially the steadfast builder who wants to make his works endure for the times beyond his own. You are ruled by Venus, the Goddess of love and beauty,132 words
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Miscellaneous259 1948-04-21 2 38 0 •m* OR a^ *rs V; "^.i? y jg fl|fl SINGAPORE Blue Network I row 12 00 noon to 2.0f p.m. 526 metres In the medium wav* band and 7 20 mecaeycJee in thr 11 nirirr band trom 6 00 p.m to 45 p.m. from 9SO p.m to 11.00259 words
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Miscellaneous349 1948-04-21 2 U ij News In Malay; 6 Programm< Bummary; o.Oj P lar Malay Bongs; 7 Time Signal; J7.01 Music Magazine "History of! .thr S ngers' 11 7.30 News in Ma'.r.y, 7 4 Request THI RSDAY Pr In Engl sh: 1 Lunelle on music by The Radio Orch lestra; 1 30 News.349 words
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Miscellaneous341 1948-04-21 2 Ui K watr uautfe. a IA ll -u a.m. 19.84 mitres and 19 38 metres. 11 30-12 a m If 84 metrea. 12 noon-5 p.m. 16.88 metret 19 84 metre* and 49 38 metro 5-5.30 p.m 19.84 metres and 49.38 metres, 5.30-night 19 84 metrea und 49 38 metre* WI341 words
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Article, Illustration501 1948-04-21 3 VICAR HOLDS UP GIANT AIRPORT PROJECT Bombay to be aerial 'Gateway to India' J N.HAN aerodrome engineers working on a £3,750,000 five-year plan to transform Bombay s Santa Cruz airport into one of the biggest in Asia," are reported to be faced with one last obstacle"— the vicar of aReuter - 501 words
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Article166 1948-04-21 3 B'HrA .Ui ><hi think the Communists will come?** •vs a common question in Tientsin, second t in China after Shanghai. Many wealthy Nidents are preparing to leave for Central L^ i hma. a resuK, key money for houses is only of wha»t it wa* two months166 words
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Article20 1948-04-21 3 A large dry Martini is 10s. at the Albany Club, and at the biggest London hotels.20 words
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Article115 1948-04-21 3 Ju K'ane T' ien - Ju K'ane T'ien By DISMAYED at the wasteful way Britons make tea. a 29-year-old Chinese Ju-K'ang Tien, studying for his Ph£>. at London University, gave this advice on how to save one-third of the tea ration each week. First, warm pot with boiling water Use half-spoon115 words
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Article61 1948-04-21 3 THE Burmese Cabinet has 1 decided to withdraw the eontemplat-d Burma Censorship Bill at the intercession of the Press Advisory Board, says A P The bill, which was to have b?en introduced into Parliament on Mot.day, advocated the censorship of newspapers in Burma as well as61 words
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Article, Illustration99 1948-04-21 3 picture Picture of a flash fractionating column (top) used in oil refinery plant and the route it had to take through London to get from one side of the Thames to the other. Cornering was the big problem, particularly at Hyde Park Corner (marked by arrow), for the 108-ton steelA.P. - 99 words
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186 1948-04-21 3 PEACOCK feathers removed from Ceylon by an Englishman in 1944, which had brought him "bad .uck," have been returned to that country together with a letter addressed to the Chief Superintendent, Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya. The writer of the letter. who signs himself A man who186 words
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Article232 1948-04-21 3 AMERICAN capita)! has been showing some interest in Philippine mining in recent months and the country will* see .several new large enterprises in the next twelve months "unless tliis is frightened away by adverse lej^ation/' according to Chas. A Mitke, ui American consulting mining engineer.232 words
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Article56 1948-04-21 3 CHATHAM magistrates have decided to demand from the Minister of Health an immediate inquiry into statements made in court that a 16-month-old baby, gravely ill from starvation, was for two days refused admission to three county hospitals. The baby. Derek Baldock. was described as "on the56 words
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Article42 1948-04-21 3 'I^HE "Steeplejack Gang"— 1 thieves who strip lead by toe ton from the roofs of high buildings— is at work in East Anglia again. The theft of 6cwt. from the roof of Hamilton House, Newmarket, is reported.42 words
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Article76 1948-04-21 3 D EPRKSENTATIVES from Argentina, Chile and Guatemala have agreed to ask the Inter-American Conference to pass a resolution demanding freedom for European colonies in the Western hemisphere. The three nations have territorial disputes with Britain over colonies. The British Minister of State Mr. Hector McNeil, saidA.P. - 76 words
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Article24 1948-04-21 3 Ancient cannon-ball was "caught" in his net by a Deal, (Kent). boatman fishing where Admiral Blake fought the Dutch in 1652.24 words
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Article44 1948-04-21 3 Marshal of the Royal Air Force. Lord Tedder, and the French Foreign Minister M Georges Bidault. on Monday signed a new Franco-British air agreement, under wh«ch military craft of the two na tions will enjoy reciprocal landing and flying rights A.P.A.P. - 44 words
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480 1948-04-21 3 The 'Star Tiger crash baffles 'sacked chief AIK VICE-MARSHAL Donald Bennett, at the time Chief Executive of British South American Airways, owners of the plane, toid a public inquirv m London Chat the lose of the Tudor IV 'Star Tiger was "inexplicable." The "Star Tiger" was lost in January flying480 words
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Advertisement31 1948-04-21 3 MAISON VALLY tMt-nentiutraiae^ IS »^irv Eiperieace Shampoo Fare Heuna Ao:>ves Public. i m. U» iturdiys. •"■"WO P*R« MOTEL ■*> 7869 L iA m ILEST! <AP!7OLt%,m ffflS% l WW 'J f©R -J *KPS31 words
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Advertisement66 1948-04-21 3 Castle ijgp_i Rent free TARN BREA CASTLK, a 15th-century pile on top of a 700-foot hill in the heart of Cornwall, is to be let rent free. The owner, Mr. E. C. Carvolth, makes only une condition that the tenant should carry out repairs in the five habitable rooms. The66 words
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Miscellaneous102 1948-04-21 3 TARZAN Trapped #>' Edgar Rice Burroughs I 'm*\ muST 3E _AR 7»EIR. VIUA6£. TA£ZAM SAX? (NDtCATIfkS THE i^. J^*"^ I COLD FINGERS CLAMPED A*-* 'CLSCE WE axSS TX£S£ SCAT-EREO TREES. WE. sSHCXJLDjjmgm^m- I _J§_^ 1 RELENTLESSLY TO HIS ANKLES ae's,%c£ e«Ot,'6« m<m* '9m^^*^^^l m9^Jk 4 r^^riWK^l\^i 'aw^T&'w+X <_* A AND102 words
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578 1948-04-21 4 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, April 21. 1948. Heavy Blow for Communism IN the nrst tree general elections for 25 years the Italian people have delivered a heavy blow to Communism and Sovi.t of further expansion in Europe Full details oi polling arc still not availably but it is now578 words
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686 1948-04-21 4 BRIAN CONNELL - BRIAN CONNELL by The Russian squeeze is still tightening on Berlin. Nothing that has happened during recent days of tension in the German capital has shaken the belief held in London and Washington that the Kremlin means to drive the Western Allies from Berlin,686 words
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Article575 1948-04-21 4 TOM WHITNEY - TOM WHITNEY By A. P. Correspondent DUSSIA once de- pended almost entirely on one big producing field for her supply of petroleum. The Soviet press indicates this no longer is the case. Over the last three years it has recorded the opening up ot many new sources of575 words
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Article306 1948-04-21 4 SIAMESE newspapers forecast an "overwhelming majority" vole of confidence for Marshal Phibun Songgram's new government a/t a joint session of Parliament scheduled for today. They say Marshal Phibun has already "cornered" the major political parties and might eventually "bag" ex-Premier Khuang Abhaiwongse and other Full victory306 words
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Article16 1948-04-21 4 The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Deutoronomy 33, 27.16 words
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Article613 1948-04-21 4 Noel Monks - Noel Monks COM MON WEALTH COLUMN by RACED with the resignation of Malta's Labour Government, the Colonial Secretary, Mr. Creech Jo net;, agreed to advance £300,000 towards the George Cross island's food subsidies. This sum is £150,000 less than contributed bv Britain last year and613 words
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Article362 1948-04-21 4 MISSING LINKS I From JAMES PAPWORTH Reuters' Correspondent THE key to many missing links the history of the civilisation of the ancient Mayas, who ruled the greater part of Central America more than 1,000 years ago, as well as to the ancient Mayan script believed to lie in fn coes362 words
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Advertisement35 1948-04-21 4 jl. QURESHI co. Announce TH E OPENING! s a of their i NEW SHOWROOM i SOON j i at i 5, STAMFORD ROAD, CAPITOL BLDGS. j TTLE. 7563 j Watch for the Date. ■_> ■■_«_HI— MI35 words
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Advertisement20 1948-04-21 4 a I'm p*\ OH'Sm** Ag< >AOB^EO t rtncorporaWv Singapore P.O. B M Penan* Koala L«mpur Tei 7 Tel XJ#3 t__^*20 words
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Article490 1948-04-21 5 GET A MOVE ON' IN THE COUNCIL Requests by constituenc ies Free Press Staff Reporter D EQUESTS to "storm the Legislative Council* and ask the Government "to get a move on' with the provision of more houses, more playgrounds for children and other public services are continually streaming into Singapore's490 words
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Article50 1948-04-21 5 cai star*; Fai fc- I Y Huttoa. Sydney i M rulay 1 oecuine :ice Ea Button r I i rt ped I the \:Tkfl Ausse:\.c ..g some RAP the inds, the .ir- RAF n- Ang it of I A to the I RAF Huttor. •v jet re to be50 words
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Article30 1948-04-21 5 New post for AOC, Malaya t! J. W \:r Office] fcf-Uaja, V r Ofricei Chief, ComJu.y 1 J N \e:r. ev.ous'v General A r ntment. will the cor.- mai I30 words
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Article, Illustration98 1948-04-21 5 'cering a fire call from the 6*4 mile Bukit Timah Road yesterday, an Army Fire Service truck drawing a trailer pump overturned M Alexandra Road. The seven occupants of the truck were spilled on the road and six of them were hurt but not seriously. They taken to hospital. accident98 words
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Article129 1948-04-21 5 Free Press Chinese Correspondent GEN. On? Chao-huan. commander of the 19th Route Army fame, is now on a tour of Malaya, having arrived in Per.ang yesterday by plane from Hong Kong v. a Bangkok where he had ;ed for more than four weeks surveying the rioe129 words
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Article40 1948-04-21 5 I GOVERNMENT spokesmar >» confirmed yesterday thai iaily-pald workers In mans iepartments have legalls 'hosen by arrangement with iie Labour Department, tc ake May 1 as one of their li )aid holidays of each year.40 words
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Article116 1948-04-21 5 ON Sunday, Customs searchers aboard the Sandviken from Swatow, found 36 pounds of opium hidden in the hollowed-out wooden frames of camp beds used by deck passengers. No arrest was possible. On Monday, a Customs official who boarded the Kola fiom Bangkok was transacting official business116 words
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Article36 1948-04-21 5 Lt Cm<ir. J. A. Marshall, M.R.N. V.R. hag been appointed Commander of the Malayan Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, and Mr. A W. Baigent, Cmd. Gunner, MR NV R. has been appointed a Staff Instructor.36 words
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375 1948-04-21 5 CIXTY per cent or 213 of the total number of 376 Raffles College graduates are in the education service of Singapore and the Federation of Malava, according to fhe first register of graduate to be compiled in Singapore. Nine graduates are in the Straits Settlements375 words
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Article94 1948-04-21 5 Ei-TORTS are to be made to adapt the Jap method of pearl shell culture to Australian waters. The chief of the Australian Fisheries Division of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Dr. Harry Thompson, said that tests would be made of the Jap method of cultivating*94 words
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Article402 1948-04-21 5 THE Singapore Hawkers' Union, representing stallholders in temporary markets in China Street, Raman Street, Waterloo Street, Aliwall Street and Hindoo Road, has issued a statement asking for "temporary extension of time*' for the demolition of the markets, whieh has been notified to them by the402 words
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Article140 1948-04-21 5 MEMORIAL TO MASSACRED CHINESE Free Press Staff Reporter REPRESENTATIVES of the Singapore Chinese Massacred Appeal Committee are in communication with the owners of the land at Bukit Batok for the use of the site for a Chinese war memorial. The Committee was recently given approval by the Singapore Government to140 words
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Article167 1948-04-21 5 THE Malayan Press dek-ga- tion now visiting the United Kingdom visited London docks on Monday. Although they look, d at the map of the port of London before leaving for the excursion, they had mo idea that the actual extent of dock area was so vast.167 words
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Article127 1948-04-21 5 Free Press Staff Reporter CIGARETTES in packets oi ten, officially priced at 30 cents a packet, are now being sold at 35 cents, while those priced at 20 cents a packet are now being sold at 25 cents. It is beiievied that cigarettes have "gone underground'*' through127 words
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Article, Illustration52 1948-04-21 5 The Siamese ConsulGeneral in Singapore, Luang Ratanadib, on Monday hoisted the Siamese flag on the 554-ton ship Saiburi former 11-year-old British vessel at a ceremony in Singapore harbour. The ship was recently bought by the Thai Navigation Co., Ltd., in Bangkok. She sailed for Bangkok soon after the ceremony. Free52 words
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261 1948-04-21 5 Island trade has increased four-fold I Free Press Staff Reporter TRADING between Singapore and the H_*Jo in the 1 East Indies archipelago continues to fcimli Between 20 and 25 small craft call at this porl t\ day, bringing cargoes of foodstuffs, native pr«*iu and raw materials. The average arrival before261 words
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Article257 1948-04-21 5 A SINGAPORE Police Head-) quarters spokesman said yesterday that one arrest had i been made ioJlowing incidents in Nelson Road on Sunday when two Chinese employees of the S.HJ3. were stabbed by Indians. The spokesman said that it was expected that the names of the intimidators.257 words
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Article40 1948-04-21 5 THREE hundred more Gur- kha troops, accompanied by their wives and families, will arrive in Penang on Friday on the Karapara. These reinforcements are trained men, some of whom are returning from leave, others rejoining the Army.40 words
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Article58 1948-04-21 5 ANZAC DAY SERVICE The Ann Daj commemoration ser vie. Cenotaph thi vear will oe held at 7.45 un, thli Bu It is felt that the nltered will be mor= convenier.* servicemen and civ;:. The Australian C sioner issues a cordial Ur tion to all to attend. a-"d particularly hope-? tl58 words
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Advertisement174 1948-04-21 5 Hear tlwsv superb COLUMBIA RECORDS MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR— Overture (Nicolai) Sir Thomas Beecham arm London Phil. Orch LKW9€ FINLANDIA— TONE POEM Sir Thoma« Beecham cond. London Phil. Orch LX7O4 VOICES OF SPRING. WALTZ (Fruhlingstimmen) (Strauss) Sir Thomas Beecham. cond. London Phil- Orch. mm WINE, WOMEN AND SONG. WALTZ (J.174 words
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Article642 1948-04-21 6 CECIL WILSON - BERYL IS A EXPORT FOR UK CECIL WILSON By UVEN though crooners (or "vocalists," as they pre fer to be called) may not be your cup of tea, consider for a moment the strange case of two live dollar exports named Denny Dennis and Beryl Davis. Denny Dennis, 34-year old642 words
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Article171 1948-04-21 6 MELVYN Douglas the only film stai married U> a member oi U^. Congress. He viewi this distinction witb pride, with some misgiv ings, -too. They seldom see one another. DuugbLS worts :n Holly wood, representative _Elelen Gahagan Douglas (Demo-cratic-California' in Washri. Both arr deeply eeriotu about theirA.P. - 171 words
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Article, Illustration416 1948-04-21 6 RALPH DIGHTON - RALPH DIGHTON By A.P. Correspondent Arthur Rank has just about won his fight to put more British movies on American screens. And that, say some Hollywood observers, waf what the British film tax dispute was all about anyway. Analysis of the terms of the recent setUement indicates416 words
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Article56 1948-04-21 6 The Soviet In ion Motion Picture Industry has put on the nation's screens the first feature lencth cartoon pn ture. The picture in colour, is based on an old Russian folk tale and is entitled the Hunchback Hor*e There is every sign that the picture will be popularA.P. - 56 words
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Article, Illustration31 1948-04-21 6 FILMS IN S'PORE Locally made BY OUR FILM REPORTER ~M i.i"fiViiVi'iVr 'J aii U I ■1 PI J I 1 -Bi j T J Her it and the pitta mm pa31 words
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Article140 1948-04-21 6 JT it, axioms. a freak hand take a small larpe one Ir. this de-. lead would have detent' rlubs. for East ammi his Mv<nvd heart BM _H_h f<-»r North's club k But South. knnatne mX. i freak. rv* number of distribution*; might make It possible I I to140 words
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Advertisement121 1948-04-21 6 pho« CATHAY 3«° THF HOUSI FOK COMFORT Shawl**: 11 AM. 1.45. 4.15. 8.45, !'.*<) P.M NOW SHOWING! BAFFUNG PROBLEMS UN < ONI HOST Till DEBONAIR "-SAINT** COMELY KILLER! JHfiv He has to P^^^^ m solve s won m an s mind before he ,t solves a worn crime' mff^ ?B__Jwl121 words
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Miscellaneous169 1948-04-21 6 mdndrdkC Exclusive to the Singapore Free Press in Malaga i i\ I GET OUT OF HERE AT ONCE,OrL 1 1 YOU SHOULD HAVE Ll WEll SEE. I \AND AS MANDRAKE CROSSES THE 1 Ir* i\ i YOU'LL BE THROWN OUT/ YOU l FLATTERED HER, SIR. GOODBYE, COURTYARD-- _s THAT-- HORRID169 words
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Article329 1948-04-21 7 \\wters views I By CALL BOY mj of (lame Law over the seven «c second day (Wednesday, Apr. 28) Turf Club's summer meeting was it of discussion at this morning's .it Timali. handicapped at 8.12 in the rt receives 2 Ib. and 1 lb. respecand329 words
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Article60 1948-04-21 7 Charlton Ath make sure ..»iic. by r !i-nt win j '-sterday uning a %h Foot- >i Division and spect.iIhe game mo j» minute's half when gfrm in M many I" i !r-n(> was I Lat i ihis inspired the game L of the highlights L" wh- Bar tram in l"60 words
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Article27 1948-04-21 7 a w .ced tbt B Df George V vm Servmbatj dei taftita ill to two in a A soccer plavI eround yes- h« If- lime was27 words
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Article986 1948-04-21 7 SAFA policy needs change divisions, for not only does the F.A. get their fair share out of the gate, but the clubs who field i the teams also get their share which helps them to meet the costs of running their clubs or teams as the case may be. j986 words
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Article61 1948-04-21 7 THE following will represent the Eclipse B.P. against the United Family B.P. at tlie Clerical Union Hall tomorrow at 7 p.m.: Buddy Loh. Chia Chin! Joo, Lam Joon Shu, S. Abdullah Mattar. Ong Kim Kiat. Wee Ah' Moh. Wee Lye Seng, Khoo Peng i Kuen. Chia Chin Seng,61 words
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Article56 1948-04-21 7 The following have been selected to represent the Red Rocket B.P. in a friendly match against the Edmar B.P. at St. Patricks School Hall, on Sunday at 9 a.m.: Ahmad Masduki, Jimmy Goh. Chua Ah Bah. Chong Thiam Dhee, Sim Seng Chiang. Chony Hong Pin, Sim Kiang56 words
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Article246 1948-04-21 7 JN a game spoilt by poor sportsmanship the Tiger Sporting Association beat tiie Indian Association 2—o in an S.A.F.A. Div. 1 encoun ter I at Jalan Besar Stadium ves- I terdav. Both teams adopted rough tactics md it was necessary I ror the referee. Mr. Stevenson,246 words
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Article, Illustration97 1948-04-21 7 Pos6sj6stng some of the island's finest amateur boxers, the EOS sports club of Singapore was founded by Mr. T P F McNeice, 0.8.E., Secretary of the Social Welfare Department, more than a year ago. This picture shoivs the EOS team, i which took part in the recent Singapore97 words
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Article131 1948-04-21 7 BY his victory in one rounc against Ken Shaw ai aarringay Arena, London yesterday, Freddie Miiis, Bri- tish and European light heavyweight champion, made i a brilliant start to what car: IDe regarded as the three hardest months of his boxing career. The win meansReuter - 131 words
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Article82 1948-04-21 7 j»OBERT VILLEMAJN, Euro pean welterweight qhampion knocked out former British Ught weight Eric Boon at Harnngnj Arena. London, yesterday in th< last few seconds of a schedulec ten-round contest. There waa only five seconds left on the clock when Boon was counted out after havingA.P. - 82 words
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Article58 1948-04-21 7 THE Malays beat the Singapore District W. R.E.M.E. i>y three goals to one in the S.A.F.A. Division 111 League soccer match played at McNair Road yesterday. Buang Tomin, Abu Asan tnd Buang Sujak were the icurers for the Malays. The 2.E.M.E. netted through Shea rom a penalty kick.58 words
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Article20 1948-04-21 7 QUEENS PARK playing at home, beat Airdrieonians twoone in a Scottish league division one game played yesterday.— ReuterReuter - 20 words
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1165 1948-04-21 7 Umpires may treat Lindwall like Larwood ENGLISH CRICKET PaasoFrrc, i-^nfl™ S?\ CHAMBER S> A Sport* Writer piNGLISH cricket fans— 3,ooo,ooo of them paid to see the first class game played in 1947— are eagerly awaiting the 1948 season with its tour bv the Australians and the renewed fight for theA.P. - 1,165 words
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Article43 1948-04-21 7 SPECIAL CRICKET REPORTS The nu.L r_m ttAJa> piJ lishes the hrst ,f a of fire ar'iele* on the •f the comiru I «>ea.*on. These am. I. t«-n bv Jan. well-Vrtc un A P ■st. Mho d and Finland lip p<cts <f the i43 words
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Article40 1948-04-21 7 Tlie following Indian Association players will nu-et thr I and Neave Sports Club at table tennis on Saturday at 2.30 p.m P. S. Suppiah, S. Suppiah. M. Sivam. S. K. Thomas. Soma sundram. G. K. Sundaram40 words
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Article111 1948-04-21 7 THE E E_ 1 B dub played same .^> hold the Indian Hon to a iv HI S A FA Ldtue ghi' at St. George's Roud ye the game to bt- on the The S.H.B. BO] the first to s. c the major p^rt111 words
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Article134 1948-04-21 7 I.A. TROUNCED BY SAPP Hat>e Gr up K.L. 1 iL^'IH Jordan attack In Ir.diar. outcla-sed by the dashing plaj q< Royal Engineer! the Second Di\ SA FA Leapu< Padang Tlv B to Bfl Or: y Narajana k- pt reaching double figures In the first half, the I. were down by134 words
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Miscellaneous259 1948-04-21 7 Today s sport SOCCER: SA. FA. League Div. I— AAA. v. CA, Jalan Besar Stadium. 5.15 p m.; Div. II Katoni; Eura>ians v Devons, Geylang Stadium 515 p.m Div. Ill— P. t. v. CVM\ St. George's Road. 5 15 pm, friendly: Mansfield XI v. Singapore Civil Service Assn McNair Road259 words
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Article387 1948-04-21 8 PLAN FOR WEST GERMAN GOVT. Powers confer in London LONDON, Tuesday. UNITED STATES determination to draft a plan^for setting up a West German government m all Its stages within the next 12 months dominated the sixpower conference on Germany when it was resumed in London today after an interval ofReuter - 387 words
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Article, Illustration43 1948-04-21 8 PICTURE FOR SINGAPOREANS Opposite Changi point, across the mouth of Johore Strait, lies Pulau Tekong. whose mam "town" consists of a population of less than a thousand The only means of communication between Singapore and the island is a terry service by motorboats.43 words
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Article71 1948-04-21 8 AN old-fashioned golden trumpet daffodil beat all "new look" rivals in a popularity ballot at the London Daflodil Show, Royal Horticultural Hall. Westminster. London. One thousand and fifty visitors voted on nine blooms. Kingscourt, raised by Mr. J. Lionel Richardson, of Waterford. Ireland, was the71 words
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Article60 1948-04-21 8 MRS. Eleanor Roosevelt was given the degree of honorary Doctor of Laws in an old cathedral church in Utrecht. She is the first woman to get this highest honour that the University of Holland's fourth town can bestow. The Queen. Crown Princess and her husband andU.P. - 60 words
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Article206 1948-04-21 8 NANKING, Tuesday. THE Nationalists have launched a surprise offensive in North Kiangsu to head off the heralded Communist plan to cross the Yangtse River in force into the Shanghai-Nanking area during May. Large Nationalist forces are sweeping northward and eastward along an extended line running from206 words
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79 1948-04-21 8 SOVIET JAM US BROADCASTS TO FAR EAST NILA. Tuesday. JAMMING of the U.S. State Department Voice of America" broadcasts to the Far East has been carried out bv rush-powered Russian transmitters within 100 miles of Khabarovsk American ships at sea located the source of the discordant radio interference and found79 words
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Article62 1948-04-21 8 RANGOON, Tuesday. THE Burmese Parliament today passed the Inland Waterways Nationalisation Bill, empowering the Government to take over the British-owned Irrawaddy Flotilla Company on June 1. A three-man committee is being formed to consider equitable compensation The Company's British employees will be kept on atReuter - 62 words
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Article255 1948-04-21 8 WASriiiNUruN, luesaay. THE Republican Representative, Mr. Walter Judd, declared today the removal of racial discriminatton in immigration and naturalisation would richly serve American interests. He testified before the House Committe on his bill erasing the longstanding discrimination against Asians on the United States immigrationU.P. - 255 words
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Article30 1948-04-21 8 Mr Eamon De Valera, former Prime Minister of Eire, will go to Australia, leaving on Thursday, via Honolulu, and he expects tO rparh Rvrfnpv next Tuesday. A.P.A.P. - 30 words
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216 1948-04-21 8 SOVIET KIDNAP ATTEMPT U. S. protest evokes threat VIENNA, Tuesday. -T*HE U.S. Ooenni—Bioiier for Austria, Lieut-Gen. Geoffrey Kayes, officially protested today against the Russian attempt to kidnap a stateless woman from the American sector of the city yesterday. The protest was made by letter direct with the Soviet Commissioner, Col.U.P. - 216 words
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103 1948-04-21 8 Charged with retaining stolen lorry T__ case of David Wolf 9 Ginsberg, who is oharged with dishonestly retaining a-'i RAJ 1 lorry No. BA *****, complete with diesel generating set. was yesterday transferred from the Second District Court to the Seventh Police Court for preliminary enquiry. It is alleged that103 words
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Article100 1948-04-21 8 PARIS, Tuesday. _SIFT_EN coal mine work1* era. Including two Polish girls, perished in a pit explosion at the Sallau mines, near Lens, northern France, last night, in which 350 miners were working. Thr injured number 33. The two 19 -year-old Polish girls, employed as sortersU.P.; Reuter; A.P. - 100 words
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Article52 1948-04-21 8 REBEL and Government representatives have signed an agreement to end the live-week-old civil war in Costa Rica. It is understood that the agreement called for the resignation of President Teodoro Picado, and the appointment of the third Vice-Presi-dent, Santos Leon Herrera, as interim President until May52 words
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Article129 1948-04-21 8 LONDON. Tuesday. THE deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Herbert Morrison, said today that the Labour Party, without the help of Parliament, will deal with Socialist rebels who wished success to the Communist Popular Front in the Italian elections. Staving oil demands for a full-dress Parliamentary investigationA.P.; Reuter - 129 words
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Article63 1948-04-21 8 JAPANESE loomen guards in smart uniform will join the United States and Australian soldiers and Jap male guards of the Imperial Guards in June. The principal duty of the female guards will be to attend to visitors and take necessary precautionary steps against possible incidents. ImperialU.P. - 63 words
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253 1948-04-21 8 NANKING, Tuesday. MAY 5. the date fixed for Chiang Kai-shek's inauguration as the first constitutional President, has these precedents: May 5, 1912, when Dr. Sun Yat-sen was appointed Provisional President of China, and May 5, 1946, when the Government removed to Nanking fromU.P.; A.P.; Reuter - 253 words
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Article, Illustration28 1948-04-21 8 picture Jorge Elieger Gaitan. Colombia's Liberal Parti whose slaying set off the violence which almost wr> Bogota, the capital of Colombia, lies dvina in the centra clinic A.P.A.P. - 28 words
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Article550 1948-04-21 8 London Stock Exchange LONDON, Tuesday. A FIRMER note was evident on the London Stock Exchange today on unofficial reports of pro Right Wing results of the Italian general elect) However, although this stimulated sentiment, it failed to produce an increase in business, says Reuter's financial correspondent Rubbers irregularA.P. - 550 words
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Article109 1948-04-21 8 rpHE Singapore AnU-Tuber- culosis Association's drive for funds at the Great World tonight takes the form of ft round of entertainments for every $2 ticket-holder The programme includes six first-run fights arranged by the Singapore Amateur Boxing Association, exhibition badminton and table-tennis matches and a109 words
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Article19 1948-04-21 8 Phibun makes peace pledge Q* 1 I 11 i I forces I I 11 I I mm m m\19 words
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Miscellaneous13 1948-04-21 8 STORE HIGH TIDES Today: 8.59 am; 9 56 pm. Thursday: 9.55am: 10.27 p.m.13 words
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