The Singapore Free Press, 6 December 1948
1948-12-06
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Title Section18 1948-12-06 1 The Singapore Free Press LARGEST AFTERNOON SALE IN MALAYA r SINGAPORE, MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1948. PRICE 10 CENTS18 words
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Article, Illustration270 1948-12-06 1 Evacuation by planes, ships NANKING, Monday. I rOMMI MST armies battling north of Wanking yesterday claimed the capture of Hwoiying and Hweian, respectively 110 miles and 90 mite north of the capital. Hweian, an importani Nationalist base, is the nearest Communist direct threat to Nanking. Pro-GovernmentReuter; A.P.; U.P. - 270 words
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Article47 1948-12-06 1 WASHINGTON. Sunday. Vmerican Activities Committee pen its Communist spy heari ional new evidence found i The Committee has issued a f s m t estimated SOO Ameri< an omire "high officers of a lied* 1 in the United States. I 1 ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article48 1948-12-06 1 HONOLULU. Monday. t Air Force A irrltr irith 37 aboard— and Pacific. 1.000 nolulu yesterday after r two of its four Tailed. was one of the 155 ground per:he 93th I to Spot n. after three fining. search has bf pn or A.P.A.P. - 48 words
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Article63 1948-12-06 1 PRIV F>n ELIZABETHS baby son. three weeks old yesterday, had his tirst outing in mild weather day afternoon, r about half an hour he was wheeled round the gardens of Buckingham Palace in his perambulator the same one whii h Princess Elizabeth used H s agoReuter - 63 words
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Article24 1948-12-06 1 Honda, of Kurashiki riomical Observatory. claimed to have discovered a new comet. 11 >vered three comets since the Japanese surrender. U.P.U.P. - 24 words
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Article126 1948-12-06 1 BANGKOK, Monday. I'HE visit of the Commissioner-General, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, to Siam has been a major 'contribution to the creation of an anti-Communist bloc in South-East Asia, according to reliable ob- servers here. Mr. MacDonald's personality has apparently made a great Impression on Siamese officials,A.P. - 126 words
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Article145 1948-12-06 1 LOSDON, Monday. r VHE mass circulation Sun- day Pictorial yesterday suggested that 18-year-old Princess Margaret was being seen too much in "cafe so- i j In a front page story Pictures, the P 1 'nrial said probh f^e Royal Family as that which everyA.P. - 145 words
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150 1948-12-06 1 SHANGHAI, Monday. IT is now believed that an 1 undetected Japanese mine responsible for the blowIng up and sinking of the re-fugee-laden Chinese 2,000-ton steamer, about 15 miles 01 side of Shanghai, last week. The number of* casualties has I not beenReuter; A.P.; U.P. - 150 words
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Article66 1948-12-06 1 SHANGHAI. Monday. CHINA Air Transport Corporation officially announced last night that 12 people killed in the plane ter at the Kiangwan airport. Included in the fata the Chinese pilot (not an as previously the co-pilot and radio operator. One foreign passenger, a Russian whoReuter - 66 words
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Article87 1948-12-06 1 PRAGUE. Monday. THE entire Czech Cabinet and a number of foreign diplomats were at Prague railway station to see the departure of a large Czech Government delegation to Moscow last night. The delegation, headed by Antonin Zap the Prem.er, also included the Foreign Minister, VladimirU.P. - 87 words
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Article62 1948-12-06 1 Free Press Stuff Reporter PUR people were arrested during the week-end in connection with the gang murder of a Chinese in a coffee shop at Pahang StreetAliwal Street junction last Ifty. Other arrests were: three Chinese suspected to be secret society members, and 25 Chinese for62 words
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Article, Illustration32 1948-12-06 1 picture. inics of the R.A.F. servicing engines for the Berlin airlift at Honington \Suffolkt. The great air fleet feed' ing Berlin is kept running by several such servicing units as this.- A.P.A.P. - 32 words
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Article349 1948-12-06 1 Berliners' no' to Communism BERLIN, Monday. pjEFYING Communist interference and intimidau tion, an estimated 90 per cent, of Berlin's 1,700,000 eligible voters cast their votes in the Communistboycotted municipal election yesterday and thus gave an unequivocal reply to the question of which side they supported in the East-West cold war.A.P.; Reuter; U.P. - 349 words
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Article71 1948-12-06 1 IMIK Airabu Inland gun- running trial, in which .trlton A. Hire, of Singapore, three Americans and a Filipino are involved, is due to open on Dec. II Mr. William H. Quasha. Manila lawyer who is defending the three Americans, has been informed of the date andA.P. - 71 words
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116 1948-12-06 1 Armed Chinese killed in Johore jungle Free Press Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Mon. DURING their three-day jungle operations east »f the railway line between Niyoh and Chamoh in Johore. military and police at 11 tck last night, while keeping guard on a path, saw a Chinese coming towards them carrying116 words
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Article63 1948-12-06 1 The U.S. Supreme Court will rule today whether it will listen to the appeals of the two Japanese leaders sentenced to i hang by the war crimes tribunal, General Doihara and ex-Premier Hirota. The execution of the five other sentenced Japanese, 4ncluding Tojo, has been postponed by GeneralU.P. - 63 words
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Article99 1948-12-06 1 Free Press Staff Reporter A BIG Morocco-leather bound book, containing illustrations and some aspects of the life of more than 250 schools In Singapore and the Federation will be presented to Mr. H. R. Cheeseman, retiring Director of Education, Malaya, at a dinner at Kuala Lumpur99 words
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Article289 1948-12-06 1 TALKS FAIL IN INDIES: NEW FEARS BATAVIA, Monday. r I\\LKS between the Dutch and the Indonesian A Republic to break the deadlock in Indonesia aro believed to have failed on all major points and oh* servers fear that the Dutch Army may start a nevr "police action" because of increasingReuter; A.P.; U.P. - 289 words
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Article114 1948-12-06 1 Free Press Staff Reporter POLICE found, during the week-end, a kit-bag abandoned in a drain in Duneaia Road, containing, an a.r gun, 600 roundfi of assorted ammunition, one range finder, two empty Ac-Ac shells. 20 pistol magazines and five pistol holsters.. A large quantity of114 words
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Article136 1948-12-06 1 ECAFE ASKED TO MEET IN MALAYA LAPSTONE, Bundi THE Governmen and the Philippines among those who have i ed the United Nations Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East to hold its next session,* within the next six months, in their capitals. The delegates to the ECAFE conference areReuter - 136 words
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Article37 1948-12-06 1 Police arrested a v lor shooting a Negr alleged to have tried t the white man's v. Negro. Richard Binghani a critical condition white man. Gra released by polxe under bond. A.P.A.P. - 37 words
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Article, Illustration777 1948-12-06 2 Roy Ferroa - S'PORE ORCHIDS ARE WORLD FAMOUS Roy Ferroa by QRCHIDS from Singapore are known to people all over the world. Since florists and horticulturists began sending m ten -.1 Bpe- have gone to many places overseas —to Hollywood, Buckingi Palace, the Royal Botanic Gardens at v and the swank ■ulse Bay777 words
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Article, Illustration323 1948-12-06 2 sides vulnerfcble North dealer. WEfirr OPENED the apade list Declarer won with dummy* king and decided that he could afford to draw three rounds of trumps figuring that he certainly cculd establish a thUd •pade trick or, failing that, bet a favourable distribution of the clubs which would323 words
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Miscellaneous114 1948-12-06 2 TftUE ENOUGH 1 P>MA«v\ACOPC>CiA, ysry Q77 t»mWsCa\ ernCSiS--AKICI BTKTT /^^S tfSCK YJ7'J^ 1 PW K-*TS I S* Its! VV»*tC*+- "*>*^ O^ Ar Wt BtAMC? y oo wks im- Ajni^ A IKJ >f /W C* 3 TEVAjj yrVny \sA»u^?wrc? YOUR LUCKY STAR BORN today, you have great personal charm, strength of114 words
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Miscellaneous523 1948-12-06 2 SINGAPORE 483 mvtrcj; 41 m«(r.» ,12 p sday Taik (BBC to 2): 61 metrei (6 p m to 7 45 Brr &h Radio and 3 30 p m to 11 I(HUV 11.45 1 i Lin S.E.A.C. :a. 1.30 oI music by Rabin; 8 15 Pro-gra:: 1f. 14 m. tr^ mine523 words
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Article, Illustration1777 1948-12-06 3 Crusade in Europe: The facts A frank commentary on Gen. Eisenhower's book by THE MILITARY CORRESPONDENT of the LONDON SUNDAY TIMES I in by wrong. He forgets to mention that Britain at war for two years pitifully inadequate defences while the United States looked The plain truth is that BritainA.P. - 1,777 words
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Advertisement63 1948-12-06 3 If AiilaS i If CRACKERS A 7 WILL fOMPLETE (M R fa ENJOYMENT OF AN OLD J V FASHIONED XM \> v\D V f ADD THE FINVL TOUCH 1 TO YOUR TABLE DECORATION* $1.35 to $15.00 FASCINATING COLOURS DESIGNS SJNGAP OR El Kb ALA TumßJlTr' P,e'n A N G CHOCOLATES63 words
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534 1948-12-06 4 The Singapore Free Press MONDAY, DEC. 6, 1948. Govt's No' To City Fathers fVUE Government's refusal :o -I accept the plea of tht Commissioners for a broadthe Mun.c pal franchise will be received with disappointment by all who are interested in ensuring that the first city elections are a succ534 words
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Article1123 1948-12-06 4 IN the coming months, thousands of American doctors from almost every town and city will go back to school. Their short, intensive course of study will cov T er all medical aspects of atomic warfare. The first trial run of the atomic medicine course has already1,123 words
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Article497 1948-12-06 4 Letter To The Editor WOULD be grateful to you U you could spare me Mime space in your paper and allow me to try to put right some misstatements contained in the article "Palestine As It Looks Now" appeared In The F.P. of the 2.12.48. Inter alia it497 words
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Article22 1948-12-06 4 But hr th the way th.it 1 take: when hath tried me. 1 shall come forth as gold. Job. 23, 10.22 words
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Article, Illustration43 1948-12-06 4 One of the new Hastings aircraft, Bittains larycst air- freighter, in flight, on its way to Schleswigland, I near Kiel, to take up duties i on the Berlin air-lift. Eight of these aircraft hai snut to Germany to boost i the Berlin air-lift.43 words
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Article, Illustration57 1948-12-06 4 Loyalist troops are shoum preparing to leave Kwangju m Korea for the Com-munist-held Korean City of Yasu. Trucks and equip- ment are American -made. Later at Taegu. U.S. soldiers persuaded ISO Korean rebel s to lay down their arms. The situation is I far from settled in battled Korea aI.N.P. - 57 words
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Article732 1948-12-06 4 CHARLES LYNCH - CHARLES LYNCH Bi OTTAWA, CANADA. PANADA and Britain are building up a close partnership in two great new fields of science atomic energy and jet propulsion. This partnership may well overshadow in importance Canada's announced intention of abandoning British designs for many of her conventional armaments inReuter - 732 words
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Article14 1948-12-06 4 HOWARD DOBSON - Will a Negro be the leader? HOWARD DOBSON By er.ci'.ure* -'^B I 1 I14 words
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Advertisement11 1948-12-06 4 PROMPTS emasNT ~p** M m \L ♦J TKI MtCADt -PHONt 445$11 words
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Advertisement55 1948-12-06 4 1 Yotr Skotru Beautiful or Xmas A ♦SOUTH WINDS HOTft i \N.h PATRICK I Magnificent Island p« K^ Shuttle Launch Harboui SPECIALITIES. He Open-Air D; I Kidinir. Ar« her ANDER 5 Dancing to "THE SOUTH SC* OPENING EARLY DEC*** WATCH FOR OPEHIt'C W" m icxxmMODA ftl Write to:— The Ma55 words
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168 1948-12-06 5 ft un -e as $16,028.67, under txire $2,588.63. and under $12,304 24. making a of $30,921.54 An audit query on tlu amount *ater supplied free of charge pality to P«arls* H.ll I Pris- M in recovery from Uie Municipality of $300 in respect of168 words
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Article, Illustration167 1948-12-06 5 In order to help poultry rearers in Singapore, the Government Veterinary Department is carrying out inoculation of fowls against Ranikhet disease. This treatment is provided by Government free of charge. Ranikhet is a deadly disease among fowls. The period of incubation is from five to seven days and the duration167 words
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164 1948-12-06 5 2,100 families seek help every month Free Press Staff Reporter A RETIRED Singapore Chinpostman and his family were left destitute recently alter his house and all his belongings were destroyed by fire. All he had left was his pension of $8.63 cents a monh. This story was told yesterday by164 words
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Article182 1948-12-06 5 GEN the benefit of the doubt. Tan Chee Teck. who was charged Li the Second Police Court with having cheated Mr. G. E. Royc« of Wearre Brothers and Mr. r W Jakeman of the Colonial Office in June IM7, was allowed to retract hi* plea182 words
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Article130 1948-12-06 5 NO trisha rider in Singapore* may smoke or spit while] he is carrying passengers, on pcin of cancellation of his licence. This is one of the new tn-< sha rules which Municipal Commissioners will consider l -cial meeting on Wednesday. Other proposed r ules prescribe:130 words
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276 1948-12-06 5 $2 5 million trade in four months Free Press Staff Reporter ABOUT $25,000,000 worth of goods have been ft bartered with Sumatra in the past four months with the re-opening of Rengat and Pakan Baroe. More than 40 ships have been engaged in the barter trade276 words
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Article364 1948-12-06 5 Free Press Staff Reporter THE British Government is gradually repaying to the Singapore Government a loan of over $430,430 which was made before the war, and was outstanding in the books of the Colony at the end of 1946. This item appears in A I statement364 words
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Article61 1948-12-06 5 J RITY reasons Still make it :bid visitors to the Outram and Changi prison* to WJ food or drink other than biscuits and coffee, says an officisl -statement But relatives vliiting detainees oil St. John's Island on the recognised weekly visit ha* alwavs b n allowed,61 words
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Article17 1948-12-06 5 Mr. Ho Cheong San has been appointed Assistant Registrar of Trade Unions, Singapore.17 words
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Article16 1948-12-06 5 I). W. G. Farts has bven apFrincipal, College ol Medicine, Singapi16 words
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Article19 1948-12-06 5 The Commissioner-General has appointed Sq i.t(- P. H Water -<evn to be honorary A.D.C. to him.19 words
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Article, Illustration51 1948-12-06 5 Picture shows a stall at the TNT Enterprise Christmas carnival last Saturday, selling home-made cakes. Mrs. S. A. Anderson, on the left, is photographed as she was about to pay for the two-pound icing she selected. Holding the cake is Mrs. A M. Scringeour, one of the helpers. Free PressFree Press - 51 words
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Article117 1948-12-06 5 'IK)NIGHT the Malayan scout contingent to che South West Pacific Jamboree will be entertained at a party given by the Australia and New Zealand Association (Singapore) in the Y.M.C.A. Id Orchard Road. Most of the boys will get their first introduction to the land they f are117 words
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Article306 1948-12-06 5 Free Press Staff Reporter TNCOME TAX is believed to have been mainly 1 responsible for an abnormal increase 1 month both in the number of firms reporting to the Registrar of Business Names the cessation of I their businesses, and in the number seekinr registration. During306 words
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Advertisement85 1948-12-06 5 (OUNTERPOINT kteaM ire unique and utterly different fci tiiose of rissiere ever before created. re so made that they adjust ■■"frw t« tact reiiuirements of each bosom g| Ch eel fl I .aSMk: y It t Oil I /v^ f S^BL Jm llT TLE BWSWI JUG U i(M THEE" y85 words
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Advertisement72 1948-12-06 5 NONPLUSSED Here is a w If you cannot think what to give Him, Her or your Friends, or if you have left it till the last minute and found the very thing you wanted has been sold, Give them Purchase Tokens, we have them for $5/- $10/-. These can be72 words
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Article270 1948-12-06 6 GERMANY FIGHTS FOR EXPORTS British goods may be under-cut WEST Germany's rapidly growing industry, now turning out seven million tons of steel a year, has entered the battle for world exports and looks like under-cutting other competitors. Anglo-U.S. control of export firms has ended. They can sell abroad freely. German270 words
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Article135 1948-12-06 6 A RUSH order for a fleet of new British taxis to operate in New York has been received by the Board of Trade officials in America. The officials say Ihe order not only chalks up another high mark for the Bri-ish car industry, but135 words
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Article136 1948-12-06 6 JOHN MOSS, 49, thought it a pity that the garden alongside his in Westwood-road, Seven Kings, 'X, was neglected. So he suggested to elderly Mrs. Ellen Chinnery, his neighbour that he tend it for her. She agreed. Soon he had dug up the 40 ft.136 words
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Article15 1948-12-06 6 AUST. P.M. REJECTS WAR PESSIMISM 1 Isti Mr C fending Australia's foreign ween the A.P.A.P. - 15 words
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Article63 1948-12-06 6 THE Australian Immigration Minister, Mr. Arthur Calwell recently cautioned against rebuilding a powerful Japan. "Japan is the only Asiatic country I fear." he said. "If Japan is built up again because of exigencies of international politics and again embarks on a greater co-pros-perity venture. 7.500.00063 words
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Article16 1948-12-06 6 The row c<t«. con- 'd a proposal on fundanKt:tal i of C&pltftl ReuterReuter - 16 words
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Article57 1948-12-06 6 16 KILLED IN RAIL CRASH CIXTEEN people were k *3 ed and 15 injured w. a -'er train 1: Schwerln, north Gerrm* was in collision with a B lln suburban train at Falkensee station in Be: tho manaßoment of the Ci man ra innoun* Seven of the 15 people injuredReuter - 57 words
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Article88 1948-12-06 6 A MAN may have four wives according to Islamic law. Rasulan Bibi, a Muslim woman of Barrack pore, on the outskirts of Calcutta, switched the law round and went one better. She acquired five husbands. Everybody was happy, until Rasulan resorted to litigation in a claimU.P. - 88 words
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Article, Illustration23 1948-12-06 6 ornery man of the I Commanders-in-Chief cornFrench and British officers at nehateau DA nid* hi s h at tfie nearby 9 •tary HQ.23 words
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Article, Illustration24 1948-12-06 6 United State s Secretary of State, Mr. George Marshall, receives a warm come from President Tru- man when I National Airpor- turned from United24 words
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Article43 1948-12-06 6 VINE types oi labelled v. claymores, kilts, and b; table in a hou And e of n< Mr. Philip to sample th( £3 are i "Sl Genuine 'Scotch' He left they were Scotch. He would be .e add* disf43 words
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Article34 1948-12-06 6 A GREEK J\ c- and Y are near agreep peace a Balkan bore Agreement dGreece's quarrt Balkan Bulgaria and Albar. official creci tions sponsored efforts among the lour Bal,e plan A.P.A.P. - 34 words
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Article51 1948-12-06 6 I*HE health of 93-year-old Marshal P. ''rime ndster of Franc German occupation ed to be failing. The report, made French Cabinet. suggthat he might be i the Isle d he U a prisoner, to a warmer in tht .dame Petam 1 has the 'iat heA.P. - 51 words
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9 1948-12-06 6 'Don't depend on U.S. arms' M.P. warns I ReuterReuter - 9 words
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Article8 1948-12-06 6 Siamese Tin makes £28,616 The siamese Tin Syndicate8 words
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Advertisement109 1948-12-06 6 S£<\SON EXTENDED' Hare You Seen "LONDON BEI.OM.n K) ME" lt*l Britlsta Picture. iy phone: bQO» TODAY FOUR SHOWS A 9.30 p.m. Inndon Belongs lo me" RICHARD ATTENBOROUGH ALASTAIR i:M Ml COMPTON STtPHE* HURUV I wrut «»no« uui uuw NEXT~CHANGE U. Bring Bark <>m> (>t The Funniest om»-dirs In Yf.t CARI109 words
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Miscellaneous259 1948-12-06 6 MdndrdKß Exclusive to the Singapore Free Press in Malaya I'LL ASK A PtW QUESTIONS 1 I DON'T I ISAY.OLC" AROUND TOWN FIRST, TO SEE &*s^ SAY r~ t jjk ON TH£ TAA IP WE CAN GET A LINE ON rpi **7%* I IT/ XgfL QUEEN EBC- -DA TH |S QUEE^4259 words
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Article199 1948-12-06 7 ONGCHAMPS II SAIDAN IN FORM Best workout this morning Free Press Racing Correspondent t IPOH > Monday. [ONGCHAMPS II (Spencer) and Safdan (E. Donnelly) galloped three furlongs in 38 seconds in the best workout on the training track this morning. Sister Cill (E. Donnelly), another from Van Breukelen's stable, also199 words
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Article, Illustration5 1948-12-06 7 (Australian heavyweight wrestling champion Die-5 words
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Article90 1948-12-06 7 of their last three p£ rr ni hi no uncertain gaining a s—l5 1 victory over biggest success of the L n during a first 11 but were subsequently four goals after the Bto Brilliant H I'* Surprise ee goal* in the L**gue e record was broken bv theReuter - 90 words
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Article217 1948-12-06 7 4 GOAL after seven minutes in the second half gave Switzerland a one-nil victory over Eire at Dalymount Park, Dublin, yesterday afternoon in an international succer match in which Eire dominated the play for a Ion; period. The aggressive Eire forwards gave the Swiss iefence aReuter - 217 words
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Article135 1948-12-06 7 Von Nida barred from golf club > T ORMAN von Nida, dimlnu- ve Australian professional golfer, who was lefused admittance at the bar door of the Metropolitan Golf Club. Melbourne, on Saturday, declared yesterday: My high esteem for all people and r«Kulatlona connected with the world of golf has sufferedReuter; AAP - 135 words
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Article86 1948-12-06 7 THE fignting Irish of Notra Dame kept their third straight unbeaten football season on Saturh a last minute touchdown Southern California, trie resultant 14-aH drawwas almoat as much of a shock to world as the earthquake rocked Los Angeles n game ended. The tie, whichA.P. - 86 words
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Article158 1948-12-06 7 gTANLR MATTtWs who played havoc with Switurl»nd'» defence In the international fame on Thursday, was m a similar brilliant Irrepressible mood for Blackpool u«.iinst him old club. Stoke County, on Saturday. Stanley showed his one-time team-mates that he had luet nothinf of his skill. HisA.P. - 158 words
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Article226 1948-12-06 7 THE Girl* Sports Club is still 1 5520.000 short for building its own clubhouse and pavilion, it was dlsclos?d "t the general meeting of the ciut> held at the Singapore Retfreation Club on Saturday. Mrs G A. TessciiiOhn who Dresided. said tha: the Club began226 words
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Article256 1948-12-06 7 Free Press Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Monday. ANOTHER Interesting annual event was revived at the weekeud when for the first time since the liberation the Malay interschools drill and games competition for the Dato Abdul Rahman bin 'Md. Yassim shield was held on the grounds256 words
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Article124 1948-12-06 7 JJRUCE WOODCOCK taid On Saturday that he was "champion," which In native Yorkshire merely meant h« would knock out Lee Savold when they meet over rounds tonight. Woodcock barked up this Yorkshire superlative with one of his hardest recent workouts and manager Tom Hurst claimed thatU.P. - 124 words
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Article83 1948-12-06 7 I^HE following eight players j qualified for match play the Eu Tong Sen Cup golf i petition at the Island Club yesterday; W. V. Saussotte 68; N. A. Mallal 70; Chua Boom Yew J F. Day 71; R. G. RussellBishop 72; H. T. Wintcrborn 72; M.83 words
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Article34 1948-12-06 7 ATANJUO news agency report from Belgrade says that 20.000 football fans cheered the Vienna soccer team which beat the local club Cavena Sverba. bv four goals to two yesterday. A. P.A.P. - 34 words
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Article79 1948-12-06 7 'PHE clothing date for entries x for the Singapore amateur weightliftlng and body beautiful championships at the New World stadium on Dec. 18 and 19. has been extended to Dec. 11. The Colonial Secretary, Mr. P. A. B. McKerron, has been invited to present the prizes. Cups79 words
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Article94 1948-12-06 7 INDO-CEYLOMESE TASTE DEFEAT tree Press Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Sunday. THE local Indo-Oylonese Club sustained their first defeat at hockey this season when they were beaten yesterday by the Malay* by the only goal scored. Playing on a soft and slippery ground, the Malays were the more aggressive throughout but wire94 words
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Article383 1948-12-06 7 Free Press Racing Correspondent TWO of Trainer Fox's English stayers, Fine A Feathers and Stymie, scored their maiden victories on the Malayan Turf when they took the two 85-furlong races at Ipoh on Saturday. Fine Feathers, a four-year-old gelding by Trigo, a Derby winner, beat383 words
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Article, Illustration56 1948-12-06 7 Five members of Malaya's Thomas Cup badminton team having a game of quoit s on the deck of the Carthage, on which the team is travelling to England. From left to right: Ong Poh Lim, Chan Kong Leong. Ooi Teik Hock, Wong Peng Soon and Lim Kee Fong. Peng Soon56 words
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244 1948-12-06 7 THOMAS CUP BADMINTON rvENM ARK'S badminton experts are completely confident that the Danish team will defeat Sweden in the second round of the Thomas Cup, which is being held in Copenhagen tomorrow and Wednesday, and thus enter the European zone final. A Danish sportsReuter - 244 words
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Article70 1948-12-06 7 ]yjR. R. H. NICHOLSON, wtilknown in English racing as a breeder and owner of Vicars stud farm. Cambridge, has died suddenly in Cambridge within a few days of his 61st birthday. He was the father of "Frenchie'* Nicholson, the National Hunt Jockey and trainer. Mr. NicholsonReuter - 70 words
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Article127 1948-12-06 7 CANADA beat India 7-2 and will meet the United 61 in the second round at Pas. Calif ornia, next Full results v Sinfles: Dick Birch beat < Lewis, Irrdia. 15 7. 17—14: Thompson beat Henry Perroira 5—15. 15 12, 15 7; Johnny Samis beat Devlnder MohanA.P. - 127 words
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Article81 1948-12-06 7 ENGLAND defeated Scotland 8— 1 in the r first -round I pean zone badminton match in the Thomas Cup competition. England had a 4 o i«?ad at the end of Friday's play and c: the victory on Saturday n-ght, when H. R. Marsl&nd doc McLean inA.P. - 81 words
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Article43 1948-12-06 7 THE old-time fooiba: Stor<r. is back with the Coventry Club as manager. On Saturday Coventry created a big upset in the Second Dir*slon by beating Queen's Park Rangers two-nil. Coventry is second from the bottom in the League table.43 words
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Article69 1948-12-06 7 J^ POSSIBILITY that Japan will b« invited to participate in the 1962 Olympic Garr,> Helsinki Finland, wa^ on Saturday t E of Chicago. presid< Olympic Associat on. Like Germany. Japan rules. But Bru view on Saturday t Japan wcu d I form Li teeA.P. - 69 words
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50 1948-12-06 7 U.S.-Soviet athletic meets suggested T^JR EDDIE lesion, called day. for as a means < I ai unden Amateur a in 1934 hf people v i 'But when *qx>rt i the Governme: of death on it." he dc lared. "If we some I play their games —we would po r ndlng.Reuter - 50 words
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Article98 1948-12-06 7 THE Mr.. An At. Amateur H< have agreed *he bitter dispute v ked the pic Games at St /erland. prise anno -ing vvran^ which had bcerning the govhockey in th nade at the an. >n of the A letic Union. commit i a new crReuter - 98 words
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Article32 1948-12-06 7 THE M.C.C. defeated Nor ern Transvaal :u Benoki on Saturday by an innings and 203 linis to reoord th«ir sixth win in seven ma I re the opened. ReuterReuter - 32 words
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Advertisement126 1948-12-06 7 ATTENTION TRAVELLERS FOR YOUR ENTIRE COMFORT, STAY AT THE TAVERN (European Residential Hotel) (Open To Non-Residents) FIRST CLASS BAR EXCELLENT CUISINE BEST SERVICE MEALS A LA CARTE SERVED UP TO MIDNIGHT Special Dinner every Wednesday Saturday KITCHEN under the Management of a NEW CHEF Our Coiffeur de Dames is operated126 words
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Miscellaneous37 1948-12-06 7 Today's Sport HOCKEY: S.C.C Women v Naval Base Ladle* H.C— S.( SRI v St. Patrick's School— 2nd Echelon v. G.HQ Sirnal Reft.— Nef Soon; Khalsa A»n. v. R.N. Police— St. Georjtes Rd. RUf.Bl B" v. R.E.HK. _S.(37 words
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Article68 1948-12-06 8 CHAMBERS— On 20th Novem- ber 1948. to Denuje. wife of C nbers. a son (Stephen). CAMBRIDGE— At Trinidad Pon of Soain on Ist. December 1948. to Biddy, wife of R R. CamA dauchter. ILL— To OlivY wife of R. N. on 4th December 1948 at Hospital, Singapore a iter68 words
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Article33 1948-12-06 8 The engagement la announced n Tan Bian Koon eldest son Br. and Mrs. Tan Hock and Violet Yon* eldest •er of Madam Kong Font :id the late Mr Yong Siak Kudat P33 words
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Article47 1948-12-06 8 fLI CA. and Mrs. R. T Pepperdine. late of Singapore bury d following an operation j it 81. Barts. dam Lim Kim Bee the pro>r of the Geok Kee Lim passsuddenly at 2.13 a.m. < at 1 hener R,>ad. on the i December na: behind her 647 words
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Article374 1948-12-06 8 Position now worsened PARIS, Monday. THE United States, Britain and France last night accused the Soviet Union of bringing about a "de facto division" of Berlin and making establishment of a single currency "extremely diflicult." In a joint statement issued at the United Nations hereReuter - 374 words
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Article81 1948-12-06 8 OSAKA, Monday. I \ESPAIRING of results 1 r om more modern r/iethods, the Osaka Prefecture al I- I Efficiency Iniecided to train mnel directors to select icorkers by phrenology and palmistry. The Institute has asked Professor Hisao Wada, an expert on discerning character by bumps onA.P. - 81 words
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148 1948-12-06 8 Seek ancient civilisation in Polar oasis LONDON, Monday. TRACES of a long -dead civilisation and precious metals are among the objof the Joint Norwegian, Swedish and British expedition which will set out ne.\ a warm oasU in the Antarctic first discovered in 1939 nan Luftwa r e and kept secretU.P. - 148 words
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Article42 1948-12-06 8 SPECIAL Market comdent gives the prhet of rubbei (Id cents per Ib.) ma 11 a m t«dm as follow*: Buven Seller* .No 1 R.S.S Spot ICMMC 3b P.ob. Id bales Dec. No. 3 R> I M4 Tone of ma t42 words
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Article232 1948-12-06 8 PARIS, Monday. A GRICULTURAL production In Western Europe is almost back to the pre-war level, but people are still eating less because there are about ten per cent. more mouths to feed. The Economic Co-operation Administration reports that 33,000,000 metric tons of bread grains wereU.P. - 232 words
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Article79 1948-12-06 8 RANGOON, Monday. POLITICAL circles here yesterday described Premier Thakln Nu's warning to the Burmese Communfsts as a "master stroke of statesmanship" which would bind ill the peoples of Burma Into a solid bloc. Declaring that reports from al) parts of Burma gave considerable ground for anxiety,Reuter - 79 words
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Article135 1948-12-06 8 TAZAWA (Japan), Monday. r VHE older heads of this secluded mountain village in Northern Japan are dourly predicting a catastrophe because the younger generation has gone to the chickens. The ciders say that the youths' modern ideas and dis- regard for ancient teachings icillU.P. - 135 words
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201 1948-12-06 8 PARIS, Monday. WHILE the United 81 delegation intends light hard at today's meeting I Israel's admlii United Nations' membership the outcome of Israel's bid for •nbershlp is in doubt a>s do I clear majority U yet apparent. The American-BriUsh plan for United NationsReuter; A.P.; U.P. - 201 words
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Article, Illustration392 1948-12-06 8 Free Press staff Reporter I j^X -PUPILS who rose to become heads of schools J :nong those who entertained to dinner Saturd Robinsons Cafe the re: r of Education, Federation of Ifali EL Cheeseman. These ex-pupils are none other than the Rev. Dr. D. D.Free Press - 392 words
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Article22 1948-12-06 8 Stanton Oriffls, United States Ambassador to Egypt, has been appointed Director of United Nations Relief for Palestine Refugees.- A .P.A.P. - 22 words
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107 1948-12-06 8 Salvaged liner sailing for Singapore HONG KONO. Monday. THE 10.000 ton former Blu« Funnel liner blue amed Empire Evenl iling the seas again a! having been bombed and k by the Japanese at :e in 1942. in Sir.* pore tomon ning. and i\al The sunken salvaged by the Japanese andU.P. - 107 words
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Article96 1948-12-06 8 Ideas wanted to combat extortion Free Press Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sun I^HE chief Secretary iSir Alec Newboult) said today that the Federation Government would welcome any constructive suggestions for tackI ling the problem of protection or extortion money paid to terrorists. He was commenting on the arrest of employees96 words
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61 1948-12-06 8 'SEGREGATION AIM' Registration plan fo r South Africa JOHANM Mil K( u THE South African I ni 1 details of a propo tion which is intend, other forms of r« deaths, ali< Comn paper, Th< to be to facilr ing the population J persons will be i prove that theyReuter - 61 words
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72 1948-12-06 8 Stern gang chief on terror charge ACRE ,y. L Yellin. 35 Jev. yesterday charged active in, and a rr terrorist organs under the lirael tarn Yellin, who wa.> after the assassin a United Nation* Count Bernad to have been etcape from Israel. who 1* br lira for .nmande: U aA.P. - 72 words
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Article51 1948-12-06 8 SAPORE Regional India:. day not to c pore Municipal n i l gr esses to take i ;ral boa Th« meeung tt Indian Congres take part in the i was communal Re^ :i for gapo: end of peop. Tn% regifcter will close «on New Year*51 words
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Miscellaneous11 1948-12-06 8 HHJH TIDES Today: 2.30 a.m; 1.21p.m. Tuesday: 3.14 a.m; *08 p.m.11 words
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