The Singapore Free Press, 9 June 1948
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The Singapore Free Press
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Title Section18 1948-06-09 1 The Singapore Free Press LARGEST AFTERNOON SALE IM MALAYA X SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1948 PRICE 111 CKMS18 words
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Article321 1948-06-09 1 Penang planter is shot dead Killed m his bungalow Free Press Staff Reporter MR. John Ramsden, manager of Caledonia Rubber Estates, Province Wellesley, was found shot dead this morning m his house. He had evidently been killed as he was coming downstairs, the police state. No labour trouble has been321 words
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Article, Illustration49 1948-06-09 1 itan medical experts >r Chungking y to tackle China's a girl who -.< she has not eaten years. The girl, ri shows no illin her fast. Miss note 20 years' old. is* .-aid to have lost all desire to eat since she ate something like a bull nine years ago.49 words
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Article240 1948-06-09 1 Bid to smash profiteering Free Press Staff Reporter illK Food Control Department is making an early bid to smash profiteering m foodstuffs m Singapore, at a meeting today with fresh fruit and vegetable importers. The meeting will discuss the exclusion of ..ties, except recognised wholesale agents, m participating m the240 words
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Article56 1948-06-09 1 BIBLES and hymnals have rrpUied beer and hani;imong the headhunters of North Borneo, mivsionar> Mr. Krne*t lipMui secretary of the Malayan branch of the Briand Foreign Bible tj Bter orj?ie> used to be the >uraw.ik native's most popular form of entertainment. Mr Tipson said. < hristianity,AP - 56 words
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Article13 1948-06-09 1 British Post Office has Approved open-necked shirts postmen from June to13 words
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Article21 1948-06-09 1 The deathroll is rising m the north Turkey floods and In each of two districts has exceeded 9021 words
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Article103 1948-06-09 1 BATAVIA, Tuesday. AN agreement m principle allowing the Indonesian Republic to open sea traffic to foreign countries is expected to be signed between the Netherlands and Indonesian Governments next week, the United Nations Good Offices Committee announced today. The agreement would make possible a limited103 words
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Article83 1948-06-09 1 rree Press Staff Reporter rpRAFFIC at the junction of A Hill Street and High Street will be controlled by traffic lights from tomorrow. This is the second step m a scheme to allow an alternate route into town from the Tanglin area because of the congestion83 words
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Article72 1948-06-09 1 ON Monday the Free Press reported that, at the end of the Commissioner-General's Sunday broadcast attackine Communism, Radio Malaya played a symphony by the Russian composer Tchaikovsky thus incurring a listener's displeasure. A reader now writes: "In fairness to the immortal dead, please make it72 words
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Article, Illustration30 1948-06-09 1 Billy Carroll, newly-import-ed English racehorse registered by the S.R.A. yesterday m the name of the Rt. Hon. Malcolm Mac Donald, pictured with his trainer. Mr. Jack Spencer, at Bukit Timah.30 words
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Article114 1948-06-09 1 Free Press Staff Reporter A NUMBER of posters bearing the words "Muslims boycott the Jews" j and signed "Anti-Jew" were pasted during the night on walls at Change Alley, the General Post Office and the Adelphi Hotel facing the back •f the Municipal building. The C.I.D.114 words
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Article74 1948-06-09 1 Free Press Staff Reporter T |iHE Singapore Fire Brigade 1 was called out twice yesicrday. first, to answer a lallang fire at Alexandra Barracks, then m response to a false alarm m Robinson Road. The lallang fire at Drpot Road. Alexandra Barracks, which broke74 words
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Article143 1948-06-09 1 IT'S NOT A WAR, SA YS ABDULLAH AMMAN, Tuesday. KING Abdullah of Transjordan told Reuter today that the trouble m Palestine was "not war." The thing that was causing trouble to Britain is now causing trouble to us, and we are dealing with it," he added. "Jews attacked the BritishReuter; A.P.; U.P. - 143 words
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Article71 1948-06-09 1 Free Press Staff Reporter rf»HE Colonial Secretary, 1 Singapore, Mr. P.A.B. McKerron, and the premises of the Chinese Consul-General, Singapore, were both burgled yesterday. A man broke into Mr. McKerron's house, inside Government House grounds, and stole some items of clothing and a pair of shoes.71 words
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Article246 1948-06-09 1 Free Press Staff Reporter NO delegation need be sent to Australia, Mr. Tan Chin Tuan, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce representative on the Legislative Council and President of the Singapore Ratepayers Association, said to the Free Press yesterday. No useful purpose would be served by sending246 words
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Article70 1948-06-09 1 Fre e Press Staff Reporter A CHINESE woman robbed m New Market Road last night of two $60 gold bangles, was deceived by one of four Chinese robbers into believing she was being held up by a pistol. He put two fingers against her back and70 words
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Article231 1948-06-09 1 GOVT FLOUR SHIPMENT SABOTAGED Free Press Staff Reporter WORK of unloading 250 tons of Government flour into lighters was deliberately hindered this morning by a line of empty junks moon d alongside Boat Quay. The flour is destined for Police help was immediately sought to effect the loading of the231 words
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Article28 1948-06-09 1 THE Prime Minister of India, Pandit Nehru, has provisionally accepted an Invitation from Britain's Prime Ml n-' r Mr. C. R. Attlee. to visit London.28 words
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Article41 1948-06-09 1 C.I.D. REW ARD RAISED $400 Free Press Staff Reporter THE Singapore C.I.D. have raised the reward of $100 to $500 for information leading to the arrest of Oh Ail Cho;.g. believe to be a loader of the Singapore Workers Protection Corps41 words
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Article33 1948-06-09 1 Free Press Staff K«p* Shots were cxi I bottles and other were thrown I !"329" and '18 dashed Samba wah Road last n: i No one was hurt.33 words
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Advertisement13 1948-06-09 1 I r jute J-r -"NATION 555 I Cigarettes I m the World I13 words
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Advertisement72 1948-06-09 1 7" zzn >t «it Sritidh, 777 cuU HAND OPERATED OR ELEGRICALIY OPERATED/ Model llaiul operated /»./'/<• m 7000/OA compUu- wHk wm&eu hf« tfmi rotvr.- $185.00 Model Electrically operated table 7000/OMA model, hand appliame included, complete writk wo* en base €> cover: $275.00 ELBCTSIC MOTOR— is compact and llat-Mdrd of finest72 words
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Article, Illustration1075 1948-06-09 2 AROUND SINGAPORE SHOPS TO begin with, what about something^ for Baby? At ROBINSONS thereare hand embroidered Christening robes of white' net, sold complete with a«. Celanese silk petticoat to 1 match, the latter neatly trimmed with narrow' lace, for $49.50. Next come comb and brush-, sets for1,075 words
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Article, Illustration73 1948-06-09 2 Ann Toad, starring tin the C vie guild Production "The Passionate Friends," poses with grace and gravity In the magnificent ball drc*s she wears m the film, the huge stand-array skirt is m shining copper slipper satin, the bodice is neat arid tiny m deep Vandycke brown velvet embroidered and73 words
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Advertisement208 1948-06-09 2 PEKING MiRZAPUR PERSIAN CARPETS RUGS O UNIQUE QUALITY AND SELECTION CHINESE CURIOS ARTS CARVED TEAK-WOOD FURNITURE, CHESTS TO* ECONOMY AND SATISFACTION ALWAYS ViSIl US AND SAVE YOUR TIME IrtONEY ALWAYS CALL ON US for your ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A complete ran&e is always a variable from stock. Prompt Service Prices Moderate208 words
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Advertisement81 1948-06-09 2 Gowns for all occasi., !|gf SALE I 82-1. 6?« AS BASAH [Near rtafTits Hotel) SAMI Repeated inqui J£ of our pair result Kashmiri and i jj have arrived. I and designs Uu UM IdlJilUlTfi 13, BATTERY RC 2nd FLOOR Gowns Mill Suits Ami Flowm Jusf Un packeil •PRINTED Lir^l SWITZERLAND^81 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1076 1948-06-09 2 SINGAPORE 4b b 2 metres 17.84 megacycles: JiiiKMMi r« „h «:5 4 uTnvrcniv uJld Hor n« News; 845 Morning 526 meftes m the medium wave wtUM^UAI m 30 Australian N.wf m An Stftr 9 M *"7go-Round Melodic*; band and 7.20 megacycles In lUIJU Australian News, 10.40 Records by Request; 111,076 words
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NEWS...
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Article462 1948-06-09 3 US. PLANS FOR SUPER' WARPLANES Higher speeds better armed jTHE United States is concentrating on seven basic types of combat planes m its new major programme of enlargement and development. These planes, faster and better armed, will form the core of ithe nations defensive and offensive air forces over the462 words
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76 1948-06-09 3 DEDESTRIANS Association of Great Britain who have 300.000 members are to consider appealing against £2.500 damages awarded against a -strian who caused death tor cyclist pillion rider. Damages were highest ever, •red m such a case andj given against John Ro- Capps of Lowestoft76 words
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Article94 1948-06-09 3 I*HL U.S Army ha\e thrown ngineering command against the :ig Columbia river m a crate attempt to hold a .<trmng 100-mile dyke from Portland to the Lfic Ocean. The Unit was rushed to cripuir.ts m the heavily tad k>wer valley as ?reat river built up94 words
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132 1948-06-09 3 LIPSTICK am i»"d other preparations are to be controlled m manufacture to prevent radioi prodvcfti being used m them to a dangerous A Bill to do this WM read m Commons when Mr AneuBevan Health Minister, "the consequences of .•live substances are mmediately apparent132 words
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Article96 1948-06-09 3 FIFTY yean ugo a butler fell m love with an upstairs maid; they are now on their honeymoon. m Cornwall. where they met. Mr. Edwin Swam silverhaired man of 70, married his sweetheart after she flew from America to see him. Each hsus been married96 words
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Article, Illustration51 1948-06-09 3 American B-29s flying over Mount Fuji Yama, photographed during training manoeuvres m Japan. (Right) The B-36 superbomber is powered by six 'pusher* type' engines of 3,000 horse-power each. (Below) Another addition to U.S. airpower, the Navy's new jet-fighter, the Panther has a speed of 60051 words
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Article377 1948-06-09 3 A USTRIA'S hope oi returning to the world's family rt of nations soon has faded behind a cloud of international of differences between Russia and the Western Powers, writes the Umdon A.P. correspondent. The United States, Britain, France and Russia have demonstrated their inability to redeemA.P. - 377 words
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Article113 1948-06-09 3 Drove loco over mined railway rE King has approved the award of the George Medal to 27-year-old Robert Mosley Davies. formerly an assistarl locomotive superintendent. Palestine railways, In recognition of his courage when a military ammunition train was sabotaged by terrorists on April 17. Davies drove a locomotive to the113 words
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Article69 1948-06-09 3 MRS. R A. Gunnisoon, FarEastern correspondent of the North American Newspaper Alliance who passed through Colombo recently, disclosed that 80 per cent of Chinese Government's national revenue was expended m the upkeep of the Nationalist army. The Chinese soldier received every month 1.000.000 ChineseReuter - 69 words
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Article25 1948-06-09 3 The va*t Philippine iisnmg industry is seriously threatened by the widespread use or dynamite m coastal waters, according to the Government Bureau of Fisheries. U.P.U.P. - 25 words
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Article16 1948-06-09 3 NEW ZEALAND hopes to send at least 1,500,000 food parcels to Britain this year.16 words
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Article87 1948-06-09 3 TWO Chicago gunmen who walked into the Elm Inn greeted nine customers m a friendly manner, telling them: "Go right on watching the television. We won't bother you." They pointed their guns at the tavern oioner. He beckoned them to take the money m the cash registerA.P. - 87 words
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Article, Illustration264 1948-06-09 3 r THE "fatal errors" of the United States and the "an--1 tagonistjc attitude of the British, were directly responsible for the progressive and rapid deterioration m the Palestine situation," according t<> Mr. Sumner Welles, former U.S. Under-Secret aiy ol State, m his latest book "We needA.P. - 264 words
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Article107 1948-06-09 3 She got a divorce— at 82 AGED 82, Mrs. Mabel Hardy of Lichfleld was granted j a decree nisi against her 77 year old husband on the grounds of hte desertion 12 years ago. She was the oldest woman i to seek divorce m Binning- ham Divorce Court. Mrs. Hardy,107 words
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Article72 1948-06-09 3 DEMANDING speedier cur- rency reform, Chinese Legislative Yuan members yesterday directed the Financial and Currency Committee to draft a programme and suggested nationalisation of gold and silver if necessary. The Chinese uohar has slumped heavily. On the blackmarket the United States dollar was quoted as highA.P.; Reuter - 72 words
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Article57 1948-06-09 3 The Government ot Kashmir has sanctioned a sum of Rs. 100.000 to buy tractors and other modern agricultural instruments to help grow more food m this beleagured state. To help the peasants discard old methods of cultivation, the government has proposed start some model fanr^ where the lateM57 words
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Article74 1948-06-09 3 i^OLFERS will be able to stop vJ play m case of threatened danger from lightning under a new rule proposed by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrew's. This was included m a draft of mw rules of golf which is being submitted to members74 words
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100 1948-06-09 3 Royal wedding rugs for 101 brides PRINCESS EUabetb's wedding gitts have giv<n 101 British wives a good ho keeping send-off. Oi the same age and mai ried m the same Nov<-mt>:i week as the Prteceai. th bndts were eh<MM b}- m mbers oi the Bu.-kingh? m Palace staff and tlicA.P. - 100 words
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Article100 1948-06-09 3 AMI CHOLERA DRUG SUCCESS Anrw dru£, vhicb vs..- wed with great -i fleet duun tue recent cholera < utbrea In Egypt, nas b iop.M at Columbia University i College ol Phjn It was lusca on MOR tnan 500 patl^i:!^ and oniy oaf pf 43 persons on wiioni recorr 1 could100 words
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Article22 1948-06-09 3 Because ol the dollar shortage the Federal Government is lo cut Australia's petrol consumption by another 20 per cent.22 words
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Article103 1948-06-09 3 THE Hous» oi Lord I cheered the 4 ;i law ending the ancient r>ri viiege of tht Peers. Now, th nobility will have trials actly Tike :jv oody The privilfuf neani that no comm -uld si Bg a noblem; for misdemeanour. H< mm to b103 words
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Miscellaneous76 1948-06-09 3 TARZAN Confab By Edgar Rice Burroughs i< 1 i^bi^hbk*^" ~T~TB as hfps AAS^acv^To I f '*ss warric< "letma whispered •Oc W!U CXC.Sc (|>^M ENTER HER CAfrN S* c CAJ-nOUSLV MAY I SPEAK VWTM YOU i"- T i-«w m W^^F jT -*^^r^y )y"^ wM H^. he? na^^. moment ?it is aeot'76 words
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Miscellaneous118 1948-06-09 3 RAFFLES HOTEL Tonight DANCi 9 p.m. to Midnight Cabaret Entcrta nmeni CORAL GUNNING JOHNNY MACK HIS ORCHESTRA Admission to Non -diners $1.4» At the first sign of a l|l COLD, CHILL or SORE THROAT |H -Ci take IJ^ E V^ fob/cf s l^K^fc^ 1 e^* nll »fP«'^ iabtc-i%, .m «ocul118 words
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588 1948-06-09 4 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, June 9. 1948. Banish the Agitator IN talks with the High Commissioner of the Fed tion and the Deputy Com-missioner-General m Kuala Lumpur yesterday, representatives of industry and •nmerce put with vigour the necessity for special measures to deal with the wave of terror and588 words
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Article880 1948-06-09 4 HUGH SAVAGE - HUGH SAVAGE r«inte Column By MILLIONS oi V1 dollars m Chinese currency are literally thrown at racketeers m Hong Kong and China by persons attempting to illegally enter Singapore and the Malay Peninsula every year. Records compiled by the Immigration Department, Singapore, disclose that many would-be immigrants880 words
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Article200 1948-06-09 4 A DECLARATION of American policy to "encourage" military alliances among the free nations of Western Europe, was approved yesterday by the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The statement carries a strong suggestion of U.S. help for such alliances. Its announced purpose is to strengthen the United200 words
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Article, Illustration693 1948-06-09 4 FAMOUS British Guards regiments, magnificent m scarlet, white and black uniforms, will provide London with its greatest show of the year on June 10, when tens of thousands will throng to see the traditional ceremony of Trooping the Colour. This year, for the iirst time *inceReuter - 693 words
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Article945 1948-06-09 4 A ship is launched in Malaya BY A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT TH E launching of the Straits Steamship Company's M.V. RENONG at Sungei Nyok today will mark a decided step m the rehabilitation o f Malaya's industries. She will be the first ship of her size to be completed, m Malaya.945 words
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Article, Illustration60 1948-06-09 4 This picture is one of the first made of the gardens of Windlesham Moor since Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh took the lease of this two-storey creeper-covered mansion and its 37 acres of lovely grounds near the Surrey village of Windlestt-ai' will probably be m House that Princess60 words
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Article28 1948-06-09 4 Rene J. Cap - Feeding the Way Rene J. Cap kfsjdfiutyudufdjkl I I I t P J j 1 1 i c i o 1 I i L I I t I28 words
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Advertisement11 1948-06-09 4 TKAP/M.JfaX/ CARPETS OF dffat/jcaluiamv IJIIS I c iTAMWRP ROAD TBLE- 7SS311 words
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Advertisement23 1948-06-09 4 FAITH Though he slay me, yet will I trust m him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him. Job. 13, 15.23 words
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Advertisement10 1948-06-09 4 FOR YOUR SAKE, FORHEAI^A GORDONS (I I sou town > BORNEO10 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration428 1948-06-09 5 Expert says: 'It's vital' Free Press Staff Reporter [)R. LUCIUS NICHOLLS, Nutrition Adviser to the Commissioner-General, who is leaving Singapore on Saturday for the United Kingdom, told the Free Press m an interview yesterday, it was imperative that all the riceproducing countries m South-East Asia428 words
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Article, Illustration59 1948-06-09 5 m Malay Women's Wel- President, Inche Zahara fear, superstition and con- n theft visited the Blood t toy to donate blood. r to come to the lahara said that then would on the right, a group of children, arc seen alight- hat brought them to the ure of Inche ZainabeFree Press - 59 words
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Article310 1948-06-09 5 five PfesM Chinese Correspondent It I s in its criticism of the White Australia H pore Chinese Press has branded I Liall **g< odwiir tour a mockery. P r sajs: 'Our enthusiasm in I ta from Australia has been damE of racial discrimination under the so called310 words
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Article, Illustration31 1948-06-09 5 (Story in Page 1). MR. TAN CHIN TUAN, Legislative Councillor and President of the Singapore Ratepayers' Association, who attacked Australia's attitude to Asians in a statement to the Free Press yesterday.31 words
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Article275 1948-06-09 5 Malaya sells more to China Free Press Chinese Correspondent MALAYAN exports to China have been steadily on the increase since the beginning I of this year and, m the first four months of 1948. Malayan, shipments to China totalled $5,353,659 or about 65 per cent, of last year's total of275 words
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Article36 1948-06-09 5 Estate outputs for May are reported as follows: Kempas Ltd. 460,0001 b, Radella Rubber 1R 3001 b, Bukit K. B. Rubber 1 1 0001 b, Henrietta Rubber l:>Tl6ort>. S-mgei Matang Rub t> r 49,600ib.36 words
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Article139 1948-06-09 5 3 SMALLPOX DEATHS IN 2 DAYS Free Press Staff Correspondent MALACCA, Tuesday. MANY people are being vaccinated by the HeaKh Department here following t hree fatal cas*-? of smajlpox within the ln.>t two days. A close watch is being kept for any possible fresh developments. All three victims were Malays.139 words
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Article28 1948-06-09 5 Three Chinese have been banished from Kedah during the fir.' t five months of this year, after being convicted of gang robbery, it is officially stated28 words
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Article, Illustration84 1948-06-09 5 picture. Prince Dhani Niivas. a member of the Regency Council of Siam < fourth from left), photographed with his daughters and son (extreme left), on his arrival at Delhi recently. He was received by Mr. Jha (third from left), and Mr. Dhamija (fifth from left) on behalf of the ExternalG.I.I.S. - 84 words
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Article229 1948-06-09 5 rPHE report and accounts of 1 the Directors of the Tambalak Rubber Estates. Limited to be submitted to the shareholders at the general meeting of the Company on June 18, shows a balance of $49,247.08 at the credit of Profit Loss Account as at229 words
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Article443 1948-06-09 5 to a pilgrim on production of hi* pilgrim pass so certified- and payment of the passage mon<\v. On arrival at Jidda, the receipt m the p:lgrim pass will be detached and repined by the Saudi Arabian officials as evidence that the Govvrnrmnt du.s have been443 words
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Article105 1948-06-09 5 IT. W. J. Miz n. R.A.0.C.. yesterday faced a general court martial at 223 BOD. Alexander Road. He was charged under Section 40 of the Army Act with "conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline." The charge read: "In that he, at Singapore between105 words
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Article83 1948-06-09 5 THE Singapore Lodge Theosophical Society will hold a meeting on June 26 to explain the work of the United Nations Organisation to the people of Singapore. This is the outcome of a directive from the Society's headquarters m India to publicize the ideals of UNO. The83 words
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Article84 1948-06-09 5 AUSTRALIAN National Air- ways, the largest private airline company m Australia, is the biggest party m a merger of firms taking over control of Cathay Pacific Airways, which serve Singapore. Shortly after ANA. were recently refused a licence to operate an overseas airline, the general84 words
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Article297 1948-06-09 5 allowances are under review Free Frexs Staff Reporter T'HE question of should hv an Mftequ of Lhr'ng allowi n c for Sli Mun c aJ employee* will ion answ red nn rf Committee, whose on bers are holding d -ions wilh a fiew 'o n in^ r< nr sent] 1297 words
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Advertisement76 1948-06-09 5 FROZEN MEAT NOTiCG Fresh shipment just arrived SPRING lAMBS YOUNG MUTTON TENDER VEAL LEAN PORK BEEF FILLETS. STEAKS. SUNDRIES, SPRING CHICKENS. ETC. Individual attention to all ordrrv Call for your choicest cuts. LIM KHOON HENG 245 247, Orchard Road. Phone No. 7003. (Onposite Market). Phone ***** for your requirements of76 words
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Article, Illustration19 1948-06-09 6 'i star. Ann Sheridan. nears this casual sea-green surde cloth su:t featuring a draped hiptonc. The xkirt is straight.19 words
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Article284 1948-06-09 6 Elixabeth Lee - Elixabeth Lee by AS a Radio Dance Club is an innovation m Malaya, I am going to begin this series of art> defl by giving you an indication of what will take place. Each session of the Dance Club is divided into two distinct portions. Ir the nrst284 words
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Article339 1948-06-09 6 r THE question most fre--1 quently asked me by film correspondents is, "Where do you go from here?" They point out that I have been a film star for 12 years and that "Washington Girl" is mj picture for UniversalInternaUonal.. the studio where I started my career.339 words
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Article205 1948-06-09 6 VfADELINE Carroll and lfl her husband, Henri Lavorel. axe producing tworeel films to promote better undtrsta:.dlng between the people.s of the world. The United Nations is backing their venture. The couple's company has made two films, one m Italy ar.d one In Prance. These are not, travelogues butA.P. - 205 words
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Article, Illustration213 1948-06-09 6 Y^U w.U probably like one of the newest bridge book from which this hand v ukm. It U Why You Lose At Bridge by ac EnprlLsh expert, S. J. Simon. Mr Simon won the opening lead oi the spade king wiu, dummy ace H« had sure kiaerj m213 words
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Article61 1948-06-09 6 ROONEY IS NO 'MONKEY VfICKEY Rooney is getifl tin« particular about his screen roles and does not think he will do the Tod Sloan biocraphv. "Monkey on a Stick." Says the defiant Mickey: "They thought I was finished after 1 came back from the war. But I fooled them withA.P. - 61 words
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Article, Illustration689 1948-06-09 6 Films m Singapore By OUR FILM REPORTER I WAS very dis- appointed with the English dubbing of the French film "Stormy Waters which was shown locally this week. I feel sure that a mediocre film was made worse by disinterested voices m English taking the place of689 words
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Advertisement103 1948-06-09 6 CAPACITY frj\9"» HOUSES 7 sm. GREETED WJ 10,000,000 DOI IRS (1 TECHNICOLOR I KfkaNMl Thru *»hau K-. (i Pre» 1. BRITISH MOVIETOM SI at L«rd.v Bradman ft HrC< 2. SPECIAL SOCCKK I Shaw Bros, of China Ot?mp C— hine^ Sjwr vilianv («Mta I MUlaym. —cap r o i= Ph, nj^V^Hz^i103 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous49 1948-06-09 6 mdnCirdKß Exclusive to the Singapore Free Press m Malaya T iMANDHAKt/ THEY TRIEO TQ Kill |'THtYT THEWS NO OWE AT Tut |m»NORAKF/ ITX Ti I MASDMKE ROLLS -^A lr^. rf f^ T^ l rV' NAR A THATPLm AROUND. IT'S COMIN JANE Exclusive to the Singapore Free Presy m Malaya49 words
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SPORTS.
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923 1948-06-09 7 CRITICISM SHOULD NOT DETER THE F.A.M. All-Malaya XI a good thing By The Sports Edkor PVERY new venture has its critics from among those L.. unfortunate people who can see no further than their own noses, and so the proposed game between <he All-Malayan XI and the China Olympic soccer923 words
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Article26 1948-06-09 7 Griffins get barrier practice m Clubs nrtms I practice morning Naturf..t«r ted lancet and Pf tp ined UP Kiffle jumped I pace s very kouts im-26 words
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Article8 1948-06-09 7 40 million saw U.K. soccer pre- the tAP - 8 words
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Article72 1948-06-09 7 A suggestion on muUi the same lm» a& this has been made m a letter to the Free Press by an ardent, vigorous and voci!>rous supporter of Malayan football who writes under the nom-de-phime of "John Sam-L*m-Sam.' Arguing that Singapore officials should have a big say m the72 words
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382 1948-06-09 7 Rovers 3 Malays 0 THE Rovers yesterday dis- played fine form to beat the Malays by three goals to nil m a second Division S.A.F.A. soccer game played on the padang. The Rovers w re superior m all departments of the game and382 words
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Article, Illustration80 1948-06-09 7 Denis Compton gets a ball through the slips off Era Toshack m the game between the M.C.C. and the Australians at Lord's. This picture is also interesting for the fact that it illustrates the muchdiscussed position wfiich Australian Sid Barnes takes up a few yards from the batsman m the80 words
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Article127 1948-06-09 7 THjS Edmar B.P. beat thy Red i.anod first >o DWD DWDDD Rocket B.P. five-two m a badminton match played M St. Patrick's School Hall "on Sunday. Results (Red Rocket B P. players nuntioned first): Ahmad Masduki beat K. Nonia 3—l, 1111;5 11; Chong Hong Pin127 words
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Article46 1948-06-09 7 Russian heavyweight weightlifter, Malts v of Simiropol. yesterday claimed a ntw worlds record la the left hand clean and lerk, re- ports UP. from Moscow He i lifted 2434 lbs. againsi the] record cl 2361 b set by Jaegle of Germany m 19:>."i.46 words
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Article318 1948-06-09 7 Navy 3: S.R.C 3. AFTER leading by two goals to nil, the S.R.C. had only themselves to blame for losing a point m a S.A.F*A. First Division match at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. Conversely, the Navy, making far better use of their opportunities,318 words
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Article715 1948-06-09 7 By COURTCRAFT OELDOM venturing out for an ace unless he was 7 positive of scoring: it, Singapore Malay player, Yadi created a surprise m the Singapore lawn tennis championships when he beat the favourite for the singles crown, Australian G. Holloway. m the first round of715 words
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Article43 1948-06-09 7 THE following have been selected to represent St. Joseph's Institution at cricket against the S.C.R.C. on Hong Lim Green at 2 p.m. tomorrow: D'Almeida, Scully, Mosbergen. Martens, J. Delilkan, A. Delilkan, M. Pereira, Jansen, Cornelius, A. de Silva, Fong Weng.43 words
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Article25 1948-06-09 7 BLUEBIRD shuttlecocks will be used from this weekend onwards m the S.B.A. junior championships, and affiliated clubs may get supplies for practices immediately.25 words
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Article581 1948-06-09 7 YORKS BEAT MIDDLESEX VyHILE 26-year-old Ray Lindwall of Australia, the f world's fastest bowler since Harold LarHood, v working up to full speed at Hove m time foi the lir.T Test. England's ace batsmen. Denis Comnlon a; J Bill Edrich. broke down on the tricky Lord s wicket playing forReuter - 581 words
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Article107 1948-06-09 7 Disl. W shop 3 CHI 1 fHE S'pcn- District Workshop XI beat the C V M A Om m a S.A.F.A third a. match pla\ Hmh R terd.. Pay un the v. better m attack The first m>al came t<. after the kick off, v.hi:.107 words
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Article43 1948-06-09 7 a table rui s tour:. It* char all [ndii .:x>ys oi Entr Johore arc a H- ~d.~ .t. th< ir ntrit-s 10 the In Secretary. In <;at on I 132. Rac Course Road Si: Entri.-s clos*- on Saturday. J43 words
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Article80 1948-06-09 7 'PHE follow rig ha\. b< to repn MM the S C C XI aga.HM R A F C: hrst division league soccer Dxture on Jalan Bern* BtadtMß p.m. tomorrow. J. Atken; D H;.u. I Burn n; E. Ten Dui.^ J I F. Hutchinson: B. c. Banbridge TA.P. - 80 words
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Miscellaneous254 1948-06-09 7 F.P. Crossword No. 4^« Iff H 3 PI 4 I I 5 I 6 T _i" I!LL mm* a l# z6 y.-;.yf 30 31 |!|32 33 34 /.'-,^>V <^ m^mmm 1 I I L L. B wA Wk CLOU A( KOSS 4. Beetle gem (6) 8 Copy <7t. 10 Gratuity254 words
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Article565 1948-06-09 8 ELECTIONS BEFORE LONG' IN MALAYA Listowel on constitution Free Press Staff Correspondent LONDON, Tuesday. OPEAKING at a dinner given by the Association of Malaya, the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, Lord Listowel, said: "I hope, before long, it will be possible to translate into actuality the desire of the565 words
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Article212 1948-06-09 8 44 Jews die in North Africa riot PARIS. Tuesday. rRTY-FOUR Jews have been killed and 55 hurt m anti-Semitic clashes m French North Africa during the past 24 hours, according to reports reaching here tonight. In the first clash at Oudjda on the border of Algeria and Morroco yesterday fiveReuter - 212 words
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Article102 1948-06-09 8 LONDON. Wedn-sday. pscORTED by scarlet uniVj formed Household Cavalry. Princess Elizabeth and the Duke oi Edinburgh dr through cheering crowds yesterday where th Duke reel the freedom of th of London. i,. the honorary rol^ of fish deal r. Making his first public jh before theReuter; A.P. - 102 words
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Article85 1948-06-09 8 SHANGHAI, Tuesday. rE Communists m Manchuria are reported to have built 200 "suicide tanks for attacking Changchun, isolated capital of Manchuria. These one-man-crew wooden tanks, about six feet long with armoured plate m front, are packed with explosives, leaving only space for the driver. The drivers, it isU.P. - 85 words
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Article19 1948-06-09 8 Russia has approved a 55 per cent cut m the war reparations owed her by Rumania.19 words
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Article279 1948-06-09 8 PARIS, Tuesday. "pHE French Cabinet today officially endorsed the six-power plan for Western Germany set out m the recommendations of the London Conference, which have aroused bitter criticism from De Gaullists and Communists, who fear a German military revival. What is expected to be aReuter; A.P. - 279 words
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Article92 1948-06-09 8 LONDON Tuesday. THE Commons fought in vain today for cheaper fully-fashioned stockings. Mr. Philip Piratin (Communist asked the Government to abolish tfce 33 1/3 per cent purchas tax on utility full-fashioned stockings. The tax had been removed from unfasihion d stockings. Mr. William Gallagher, Communist;U.P. - 92 words
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Article53 1948-06-09 8 THE United States Armed Services Committee has recommended five more years of government operation of the Texas City tin smelter which is operating under sub contract to a Dutch corporation Government industry, and defence officials recommended extension because long-term contracts were required to obtain necessaryA.P. - 53 words
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120 1948-06-09 8 NANKING. Tuesday. DEVIVAL of silver currency would be the best way to <.nd the run-away inflation m China, says the official Central Daily News, forecastinß a return to the silver dollar The new silver dollar will be fixed at an exchange rate of fourReuter; A.P. - 120 words
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Article55 1948-06-09 8 A verdict of suicide while the balance of his mind was disturbed was returned at Bad Sabr.flen. Germany, yesterday, at an inquest on a Russian major four.d shot. The Russians refused to let any Soviet witnesses attend the British-conducted inquest. The major, aged 46 was attached55 words
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Article166 1948-06-09 8 SHANGHAI, Tuesday. r«EN. Chiang Kai-shek's armies scored important successes on three major civil war fronts m Honan, Jehol and Shantung. In South-west Honan, three Communist columns are retreating m confusion, with Nationalist planes bombing and strafing the fleeing Reds. This Government success, It Is claimed,Reuter - 166 words
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Article51 1948-06-09 8 YUGOSLAVIA has endorsL ed the stand taken by Czechoslovakia and Poland advocating Italian trusteeship for the former Italian colonies and an outlet to the sea for Abyssinia. Yugoslavia's views were given m a statement to the Foreign Ministers' Deputies dealing with the disnosai nt Italy's empire.-Reuter - 51 words
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Article147 1948-06-09 8 SHANGHAI. Tuesday THE committee m charge of 1 the "Soak-the-Rich" special relief tax announced the receipt of $500 million (Chinese), which Mayor X C Wu voluntarily contributed to start off the campaign to levy a special tax on the rich w TJie money represented Madame Wu'sA.P.; U.P. - 147 words
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Article, Illustration48 1948-06-09 8 This recruiting poster for the Army of Israel, seen m the Zeilsheim Displaced Persons Camp m the U.S. Zone of Germany, reads: "Place yourself m the fight for the existence of the future of the Jewish people. Enlist for the Fatherland. You have fought enough with foreign armies."48 words
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103 1948-06-09 8 LONDON, Tuesday. BRITISH engineering employers today rejected demands for wage increases made by 37 trade unions, representing 2,750.000 factory and shipyard workers. The claim, largest since Mr. Clement Attlee, the Prime Minister, announced his wage stabilisation policy to curb inflation, asked for a 13 shillings103 words
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Article60 1948-06-09 8 WASHINGTON, Wed. THE United States Senate has voted to let the army enlU 25.000 aliens. The American Armed Services want troopships capable of carrying about 900.000 troops "m the event of a future war" it was disclosed m a House Appropriations Committee report. The MaritimeReuter; A.P. - 60 words
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Article87 1948-06-09 8 fHAKRAVATI RAJAGOPAv LACHARI. who succeeds Lord Mountbatten as Gover-nor-General of India on June 21. said yesterday it was not for any foreign state or party interests m that state to "intimidate" India into separation from Britain. Mr Rajagopalachari, now Governor of West Bengal, speaking at87 words
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Article48 1948-06-09 8 THE 10-month-old talks between Ind^i and Hyderabad are expected to reach "the definite stage" today Mr. V. P. Menon, State Ministry secretary, said m New Delhi. The Government of India had impressed on the Hyderabad delegation the urgency of an early solution, he said. A.P.A.P. - 48 words
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Article475 1948-06-09 8 London Stock Exchange LONDON, Tuesday. ALTHOUGH European Recovery Programme uncertainty continued to affect operations on the London Stock Exchange, fear of a cut m funds weighed less heavily on the markets today, sa>s Reuter 's financial correspondent. A slight rally lifted some industrial prices, and tobacco475 words
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Article83 1948-06-09 8 'CUFBPEEM BILL WILL BEREJECTED i.o\i>. N PEAR that a 'ruthless dootrn; i. m t% r ain power m Britain Opposition leader m the Hous* Salisbury, as a reason wh\ moved b rejection of the Government s Lords power. "Backwoodsmen peery debates— turned up m force v* tion's amendment for rcjectioi83 words
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Article19 1948-06-09 8 The Turkish Government has resigned. President Inonu has asked Hasan Saka to form a n w Cabinet.19 words
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Article131 1948-06-09 8 A SPECIAL Market cunii|ilifW A fives the prices at r»bbst ai 11 m. today as follow*: Barer* Sellers C4s. Cto per ft. per Ib. No. 1 R.SS. Spot IOOM> 44', No. I E6.S. fob m bales June 44 44 No. 2 1.88. fob In bales Jane131 words
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Article91 1948-06-09 8 LONDON, Tuesday EXPRESSING confidence m E the future of the rubber industry, the chairman of the New Crocodile River Rubber Co., Sir Eric Macfadyen. m a statement issued with the annual account", says. "We must expect to see more rubber soon come out of Indonesia and91 words
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90 1948-06-09 8 CYDNEY GampbeU, Reuter'i* Financial Editor, writing on the U.S. attitude to sterling and the sterling area m the forthcoming bilateral European Recovery Programme, staus that Washington disclaims any intention of initiating or ordering the devaluation of any curr&icy or of directing the use which90 words
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Miscellaneous29 1948-06-09 8 —WEATHER— Bright WEATIII R report for the next 24 hoars compiled by the RAP.: Long bright periods. Risk of showers tomorrow morning. Temperature: Max. 89 deg. mm. ~l deg.29 words
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