The Singapore Free Press, 16 August 1949
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Title Section15 1949-08-16 1 LARGEST AFTERNOON S/LE IN MALAYA I SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 16. 1949. M [•HUE 10 CENTS15 words
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Article356 1949-08-16 1 ARMOURED CARS ARRIVE IN S'PORE Ship also has tanks for HK rrHP r fu ree P J* es Staff Re Porter THE Benalbanach, the first ship to be loaded by troops instead of stevedores when British soldiers stepped into the breach during the London dock strike last month, arrived in356 words
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Article38 1949-08-16 1 Karens take more towns N Mon. lung buck ill fcovdriye, have :e Burma .;>■ stated comhat they centre about irth ol 'he Irra--1)1 B;isted that powered a garrison jyi, capital md toc.k the town on is about Bassein. ReuterReuter - 38 words
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Article55 1949-08-16 1 Furjhas find bandit camps Stall Reporter t 1/2 Gurkhas he Tcnang yesterday tndlt camps. which had •r 350 peovral docu- a list, a part id the names of )t by bandits. •uments were ini. •d to be the vhlch a banwere moving nen was shot This gang ip amp had55 words
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Article24 1949-08-16 1 Late yesterday General Omar rman of the Chiefs-of-Staff, and President TruMr. Archinder as Assistof the Army ■Tracy s. Voorhees as rv24 words
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Article32 1949-08-16 1 imunist Hong Paper Hwa today sported Nationalists have from Foochow. of h.ki.'n Province. Port which is at pre•Jonfir m ,a. said that imnalist, left only a wiaarmes to maintain ReuterReuter - 32 words
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Article, Illustration25 1949-08-16 1 Bruce Woodcock, British, European and Empire heavyweight boxing champion, leaving Doncaster Royal Infirmary after th* crash in which he suffered concussion and an arm injury.25 words
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Article125 1949-08-16 1 Free Press Staff Reporter TWO Singapore Malay police constables late last x night fought 1(> Chinese at an isolated spot at the 6th mile, West Coast Road (Pasir Panjang), but could not prevent them from rescuing a Chinese smuggler whom the constables had arrested earlier.125 words
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203 1949-08-16 1 DAMASCUS, Monday. 'T'HE new Syrian Cabinet, formed late last night A after a military coup d'etat, announced tonight that it would prepare a new constitution, follow the United Nations Charter and observe international law. The Cabinet's policy was announced by the new Prime Minister,203 words
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Article46 1949-08-16 1 1 YUGOSLAV source said in Washington that the United States government had authorized an export licence for the Yugoslav government to buy a steel finishing mill in the United States. The coats would be paid out of Yugoslavia's own dollar earnings.46 words
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Article27 1949-08-16 1 The Chiap Hua Iron \Vorks, Hong Kong's biggest, announced yesterday that It is negotiating with the Chinese Nationalist Government to mint silver coins.- A.P.A.P. - 27 words
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Article24 1949-08-16 1 Free Press Staff Reporter Singapore police yesterday arrested a Chinese, who is wanted for escaping from legal custody in Kluang, Johore.24 words
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Article53 1949-08-16 1 FRENCH Foreign Minister M. Robert Schuman said yesterday that France favours in principle the admission of Western Germany to the Council of Europe. He told Strasboury pressmen, however, that his government pledged itself not to take a definite stand until U consulted the Frenrh As.U.P. - 53 words
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Article102 1949-08-16 1 WASHINGTON, Mon. THE House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee today approved without cuts Presiderr Truman's arms-for-Europe programme, and refused an amendment to include an authorisation for an arms aid programme for non-Communist China. Before passing the programme the Committee split it up into amounts to be102 words
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Article48 1949-08-16 1 RUSSIA, Byeio-Russia and Poland abstained when the United Nations Economic and Social Council in Geneva voted to launch a vast economic development plan to aid backward countries. The 18-state Council, subsidiary only to the General Assembly, voted 15 in favour, none against.— ReuterReuter - 48 words
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Article28 1949-08-16 1 KanjJ Ishiwara, one-time Chief-of-Staff of Japan's crack Kwantung Army, died this morning at the age of 60 at his home in Yamagata Prefecture. ReuterReuter - 28 words
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Article81 1949-08-16 1 No lights— no descent LOS ANGELES. Monday MARINE explorer Otis Barton descended 2.300 feet in Smuggler's Cove yesterday and then gave up [tempting to reach a world record depth of 6 000 feet because generator trouble on the barge from which his steel sphere, or benthoscope, was lowered left himA.P. - 81 words
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Article136 1949-08-16 1 SAIGON, Tues. BAO Dai, head of the new Vietnam state, Is expected to appoint Mr. Tran Van An, former leader of the CochinChina Nationalist Party, as chief of a Vietnam goodwill mission to India, leaving shortly. Mr. Tran Van An is one of the leudersReuter - 136 words
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Article45 1949-08-16 1 NINETEEN people were killed in a factory explosion at Viswanathapuram, 40 miles from Madras. In southern India. The blast occurred while workers were mixing chemicals for the manufacture of fireworks. Eleven of 30 victims buried under debris were seriously injured.- UPUP - 45 words
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Article80 1949-08-16 1 Free Press Staff Reporter BRITAIN'S largest and most heavily armed modern cruiser, th*> 10,000-ton Belfast, arrived in Singapore this morning on a three-day visit. Flying the flag of ViceAdmiral A.C.G. Madden, second in command of the Far East Station, the cruiser anchored in the man-o'-war anchorage.80 words
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Article49 1949-08-16 1 RUSSIAN Orthodox Church property In the Israeliadministered section or Jerusalem fo expected to be returned to the Sovietrecognised Russian Church Mission there as soon as possible. A juridical committee of the Hebrew Parliament decided yesterday to recommend this to th«» JewLsh National Council.- A.P.A.P. - 49 words
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Article49 1949-08-16 1 r. t, t-i An R.A.F. Hornet fighter crashed, killing the pilot, during a. rehearsal in Hamburg yesterday for a big air display to be given today by the R.A.F. and British air- borne troops in the British j zone. The crash occurred at the Gutersloh fighter base.49 words
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Article, Illustration37 1949-08-16 1 Royal Naval motor launches j. on the deck of the Benalbanach. which is alongside the Singapore wharves. The ship, which is taking the launches to Hong Kong, brought armoured scout cars for use against the Malayan bandits.37 words
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Article225 1949-08-16 1 HONG KONG, Tuesday. HPWO British ships yesterday reached Hong Kong I after breaking through the Nationalist blockade around the ports of Shanghai and Tientsin. One was the 800-ton Edith Moller, first ship to enter Shanghai and safely get away again since the Nationalist blockade was225 words
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Article65 1949-08-16 1 LONDON, Mori. THE Economic Co-opera-tion Administration mission to Britain announced today that it had bought through the London rubber market about 21,000 long tons of natural crude rubber worth about ۥ100,000 for the United States stockpile. Payment is to be made out of the sterling counterpartReuter - 65 words
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Article94 1949-08-16 1 LONDON. Tues. MALTA'S Deputy Premier. Dom MintofT, ceclaring that "without Marshall aid Malta cannot survive," resigned yesterday in support of an ultimatum to Britain from the Maltese Government. The ultimatum, brought to London by the Premier of Malta, Dr. BofTa, and by Mr. Mintoff, threatenedReuter - 94 words
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Article128 1949-08-16 1 Indies warning to Dutch NEW YORK, Tu»--"IT would be suicide for the Dutch to contemplate any delaying tactics for a third military action." said Dr. D. Soemltro,. an adviser to the Indonesian delegation; to the roundtable talk>' ftt The Hague, yesterday Dr. boemitro. who an here by air on his128 words
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Article82 1949-08-16 1 WASHINGTON, T BURMESE Forrig:. U E Maunu ferring with US. Secretary of State. Mr. Dean Ach« terday in Washington that Boutheasi Asia qj "will have to move very fully" If the; i a regional alliance. "We want to be sure no pouer is maknv; UM82 words
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Article53 1949-08-16 1 P^ SPECIAL Market c<>rre>pondent gives the price?, of ruhlxr (In centi per lb.) at 11 am today I as follows: Buyers SHlcr* No. 1 R S.S Spot: loone F.o.b. in Dales Auf: No. 1 R S.S. U% No. 2RS S. ..I Ik I 1.1.1, Toim> of marke*: Opriu53 words
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Advertisement46 1949-08-16 1 JA«IS CO, spore enX Reliable cle aners<incel92l DON'T MISS IT! SPECIAL OFFER ONE WEEK ONLY CANADIAN FULL CREAM CONDENSED MILK 3 cts. PER TIN or 3 TINS FOR $1/- or 1 CASE X 48 TINS $15>5Q fIT r m ['Patrick's Food Supplies EL ORDER DEPT. 528146 words
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Advertisement37 1949-08-16 1 Professor Leo Sparkles. Ph. D. (Dr. of Phizz Lesson No. 7. 1 11/1)1 I I A stands for Art' And Artist' and 'Arty' And A' for Aerated" The life of the party. A/ ways at your service37 words
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Article814 1949-08-16 2 [AST week you saw in this newspaper a headline announcing that wives may be sent to "learner homes" to receive lessons in house management. The idea was a local one and had particular reference to slum-clear-ance areas, but I think it is so good814 words
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239 1949-08-16 2 MAKIE-ALIX LAMOTTE - MAKIE-ALIX LAMOTTE .By PARIS: OUSIEST people in Paris today are the milliners, who have started their autumn hat collections. It will be a high hat season. Though models are tiny, pressed close to the head and revealing the hairline, thoy have exaggeratedly high trfmming.239 words
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Article, Illustration25 1949-08-16 2 A back-view of a ***** brown-white check taffeta nd ve'vet dinner dress railed 'BaVmic, which K*j displayed at an Autumn ■Vection of fashions in London25 words
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Article356 1949-08-16 2 Madam Falicon. a housewife of Nice, has a discriminating husband and tico grown sons to feed. Here are the simple recipes for Some of their favourite dishes. Stuffed Calf's Heart WASH the heart thprough- ly, then scoop the meat from the middle until there Is a hole356 words
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Article, Illustration24 1949-08-16 2 Reading out very, very funny bits from the book she is enjoying to a husband ww also is reading almost never makes him laugh24 words
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Article263 1949-08-16 2 BORN tiiday. you have a keen .ind penetrating mind. You can get to the heart of a matter almost instantly and should be able to make your mark in experimental science or mathematics. Being practical and matter of fart, you are not entirely restricted In your viewpoint,263 words
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Article398 1949-08-16 2 TO keep butter or mar- garine hard leave in original wrapping, put In bowl, and cover with dry household salt. Lettuces. To keep crisp (or to freshen again if wilted) put in oowl ol water with small knob of coal. Meat To keep raw meat fresh run398 words
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Advertisement233 1949-08-16 2 Adventures of Penny Koni Kon. th, monkey Jif l' fc^ s.ll very bewildered to M fc .<^ fIP j find himself in Toyland j 7 jV Khere the trees are made I v rflfe^P of paper and nothing PT O-3 ;V k except himself is real. Pf I L'ifiT"t l'^^*233 words
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Advertisement100 1949-08-16 2 9fff Tufted Chenille DRESSING GOWNS r perfect m I urn, Pini Sim i Price $30/- ea. ROBINSONS RAFFLES PLACE SPORE 1 'J^A j AND ELIZABETH Yoj ci ClfANll 11l Arce-a C ros/£ t- i fcGUft'SH TREATMEN re \m> PREPAK MAYNARD S BATTERY ROAD Stock ClearinglAJl Nfver has Call .v Gemuln*100 words
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Miscellaneous213 1949-08-16 2 Solution To Crossword No. 766 [SMLIEIviIJRTpMrNW UlclciUiSiElSMNtE^ t ■i i MB 1 H" H OA feb OEM FeP. Crossword No. 767 1 Pll 2 ISP IH 4 I |5 16 17 I '^^l r^.^'-^ wmm t mmmmmm i'i iiiEiL n. 27 L ffl BB w ill z r 1 _!L213 words
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Article122 1949-08-16 3 utives are to take salary cuts pe r cent, to help the British studios .7 >ir feet This crisis plan is announced h Film Producers' Association. 0 per rent, cut in salaries of aduated to a maximum of 20 top salaries. and :ixed a122 words
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Article76 1949-08-16 3 PISHING boats which rer turned recently from east China seas report that four Japanese fishing vessels which had been overdue at the home port of Shimonoseki for six weeks are in the hands of Chinese Nationalists. A report made by Ashing boat captains to the ownersReuter - 76 words
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Article, Illustration11 1949-08-16 3 stitchTn/^^hf'*" d^ si ner p *rre Balmain, does some Autumn collections.11 words
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Article74 1949-08-16 3 THE establishment of a 1 permanent world federation of trade unions liai^n bureau in Asia will be discussed at the Asian and Australasian Trade Union conference due to open at Poiping on Nov. 15, accordto Peipino Radio. The improvement to workers' living standards and the people'sReuter - 74 words
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Article67 1949-08-16 3 DONALD CAMPBELL drove his speedboat "Bluebird Second" at 90 miles an hour in a test run on Lake Conlston preparatory to an assault <>n the record. His father, the late Sir Malcolm Campbell, used the same hull to establish the record of 141.74 miles per hourA.P. - 67 words
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Article22 1949-08-16 3 The Communist newspaper in Prague, Rude Pravo, reported an uprising of factory workers protesting against Communist speed-up methods. UPUP - 22 words
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Article24 1949-08-16 3 A party of air force cadets from Burma has concluded a period of training at the Thorney Island R.A.F. Station.- A.P.A.P. - 24 words
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Article21 1949-08-16 3 Mr. Paul Hoffman, Administrator of Economic Cooperation, has arrived in Paris on nifi Eurnnpan Insnpp. tion tour.- A.P.A.P. - 21 words
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Article246 1949-08-16 3 BIG JAP QUAKE IS DUE Forecasf JAPANESE seismologist at Kyoto is gravely concerned over a recent series of slight earthquakes in South and Central Honshu. "If successive tremors of this kind continue to occur in the Kyoto area we must expect a big earthquake," Dr. Ei'ichi Nishimura, Professor of GlobalA.P. - 246 words
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Article100 1949-08-16 3 ABORIGINES at Alice n Spring. Central Australia, had been paid i:A2 a day to paint for a white maji who then sold the oaintincs at a good profit, says Pastor S. O. Gross, secretary of the Albert Namatijira Advisory Council. Namatjira. an aborigine, has won acclaim asReuter - 100 words
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Article192 1949-08-16 3 rH)R seven years a Blaenavon husband insisted that his wife should serve him his meals alone and in a separate room, said Commissioner O. T. Temple-Morris at Newport, Monmouthshire, Divorce Court. The husband, 40-year-old Arthur Evans, who lived with his mother-in-law, maintained he192 words
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Article82 1949-08-16 3 ll, T HARVES in Auckland ff were recently closed to tne public as a check against the activities of pickets taking part in the waterfront dispute. Only those engaged in the shipping business are now allowed access to the berths. Congestion at the port has increasedReuter - 82 words
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Article319 1949-08-16 3 TN executing a good bridge swindle, It Is not only important to give the enemy a false picture of the hand, but also to steer it into a losing line of play. It would be possible for a defender to mislead declarer completely and steer him into a319 words
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Article343 1949-08-16 3 Return voill -m be unpopular r f 5?° plc of Chungking are dreading the return of the Nationalist government, according to an AF. correspondent who ha s just visited the area, iney hate the prospect of having to support them as they did during the war, andA.P. - 343 words
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Article, Illustration24 1949-08-16 3 The French Minister of Colonies, M. Paul Coste-Floret. shakes hands with Sisavong Von?, Kin* of Laos, after decorating him with the Croix de Guerre.24 words
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Article153 1949-08-16 3 CHEKAWATI. a small dis- trict In the heart of the Rajputana desert, is the home of multt-millionair who among themseJvc one-fourth of India'i wea These "crore-path multi-millionaires include the Birlas, Dalmlai, Saksarias. Poddars, Blnghanlas, Goenkas, Iforarkai, DagM, Muhattas, Jaipuriat, Ruia big names in Indian trade and153 words
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Article87 1949-08-16 3 1; lOUBH is Ukelj to a the official language i considerable time and they should it at the higher U of education, sai i 111 t. Ponnambalam. M t Industries, In search and a discussion un na languages at i meeting of the tfoi i Tamil87 words
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Article56 1949-08-16 3 SYRIAN police have arrested 11 persons for << tioning in connection wi*h the explosion in a Damas synagogue courtyard last Friday which caused 11 deaths, it was officially announced Some of the arrested w«-re said to b? high school students, and to hav e oonf< complicity in56 words
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Article102 1949-08-16 3 INDIA and Pakistan have confirmed In writing their acceptance of the United Nations Kashmir Commission's invitation to a joint meeting on implementing the Kashmir truce agreement, the Commissions' headquarters in Srinagar said. The meeting, due to have been held on Aug. 17. has been postponed untilReuter - 102 words
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Article141 1949-08-16 3 ONLY 9.2 per cent, of Japanese industrial production was exported in 1948 compared with 38 per cent pre-war, the Japanese Military of International Trade and Industry reports in a White Paper. These figures were cited as the principal reason for present economic troubles of Japan. The WhiteU.P. - 141 words
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Article23 1949-08-16 3 Herr Fritz Mandl, former Austrian munitions manufacturer, arrived in Rio de Janeiro on hLs way to Europo via Lisbon and Genoa.23 words
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Advertisement60 1949-08-16 3 H his orchestra on MASTERS VOICE" Records ■a »2 H -ERINA. DANCE -Beguine— F.T. BD 6017 BOX— F.T CH IT HURTS— S. F.T. BD 6042 Q3 -.ET-B.PT BD 6041 P.T. DREAMS COME TRUE— Waits BD 6044 [J MKADOW-F.T. ILER Walt? BD 5997 OR THAT— Q.S BD 5914 Blu»— T BD60 words
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Advertisement150 1949-08-16 3 TRAVELTO iMCOPt means KLM THIRTY years of airline expe- Enjoy this experjenc©, reflected rience is important to you when in a personnel pledged to extra you travel. K.L.M., the World's service in a standard First Airline offers you more of performance that ensures than time-saving, efficient above- your comfort and150 words
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Miscellaneous438 1949-08-16 3 -NGAPORE selection of the tunes you have nrpnc fSinaciDore) asked us to play; 7 Time Signal l&ingapoiej JKK) News. 7.10 Singapore Share (including 8.8.C. Relay) *W U.7 metres. Market Report; 7.15 Interlude; M P trP« 25 Metres HI Jfflcynew. from K I 7 3 <> Music Shop— Half an hour438 words
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579 1949-08-16 4 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, Aug. 16. 1949. WEAK SPOTS IN S.-E. ASIA ALREADY two weak spots are developing in the hoped for united front of nations in South-east Asia against the Communist menace. They are in Indonesia and French-Indo China; both places where Mr. Malcolm MacDon.ild. the Commissioner-General, rightly579 words
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Article1001 1949-08-16 4 NEW YORK: HERE, in mid-1949, Britain has obviously come to be regarded as America's 49th State. The wraps are off. The old tradition of not interfering in the Internal affairs of an independent sovereign nation has been scrapped. Every day in every way Britain is being told what1,001 words
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Article, Illustration624 1949-08-16 4 ALFRED KING - THIS IS WHERE THE MISSILES WILL FLY ALFRED KING By 'J'WO years from 1 now, according to newly-begun preparations, the United States authorities will be testing guided missiles over a 3,000--miles range over the Caribbean Sea. From Florida, the direction of the range is over the Bahamas and Puerto Rica624 words
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1045 1949-08-16 4 Now the Arab world is aflame again Michael Erskine-Wyse, whose contribution on the Syrian situation we publish today, was until recently General Manager of the Arab News Agency. He was awarded the Order of the Cedars (degree of Knight) by the Lebanon and the Order of Al Istiqlal (rank of1,045 words
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Article25 1949-08-16 4 A Set Portrait I I I I I I I m m M J 1 M I I 1 M m M m m m25 words
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Advertisement18 1949-08-16 4 WEDDIIIG G/ f Fi L SILVER OR E.P.N.S. U. S. de SILVA Jewellers 106, ORCHARD RD. r~ »m18 words
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Advertisement42 1949-08-16 4 ([SAUSAGES J COOKfO ,-f' Bologna 5c p W> Salami (C«rvel.it 1 30c Liver ■< Hot Dogs 12O C Pork Luncheon 1.05c (Black Puddme 80c White Pudd.ns: UNCOOKiD Pork 65' P«' lb V, B«et y- Tomato l Chipolata Bs< Coc*ktail 1.00 1 DEI.irATKS^I II42 words
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Article414 1949-08-16 5 CONTROL OF PROMOTIONS DISPUTED Public services motion nFn AP F r P^s S 'Staff Reporter D PuhiK? tM n the newly-introduced Public Services Commission Bill preserves ex e erd S es r nU Which fe Malayan Establishment MrrPT M r 10 s J n the P ublic ur. L. L.414 words
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Article, Illustration25 1949-08-16 5 picture. rfEE fredinj itt the tral Mkh Temple part of Sikh celes of Indian Inde- [>a> in Singapore hapati, dhall lij uer»- distributed. Free PressFree Press - 25 words
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Article225 1949-08-16 5 Woman polio victim aided Free Press Staff Reporter AN elderly Singapore Chinese woman recovering from infantile paralysis of the legs has been given a sewing machine by the Silver Jubilee Fund Committee to help her earn her living by dressmaking. This, the Free Press was told yesterday, was one of225 words
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Article38 1949-08-16 5 Tenders for Federation of Malaya Government Treasury Bills of three months' tenure were accepted by the Financial Secretary, Federation of Malaya, to the extent of $3,400,000 at the rate of discount equivalent to |56 ner annum.38 words
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Article69 1949-08-16 5 irfC ::>-. sacks filled packets of co were proThird Police ay when Tay It iiiuig an d Choo Ah natiied with, possession CO :::cer told the H. D'Netio. led the banks r on Aug. 5. ind Choo draw Both earwhen chal- Revenue men. the sacks ben arrested. :*y69 words
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Article76 1949-08-16 5 A LARGE crowd was present at the second anniversary danc e of the Singapore Musicians" Union held at the Raffles Hotel last nipht. Five bands were In attendance, playing in rotation. Those taking part were the Prince's Band. Trevor Mac Band, Osman Ahmad 'Malay) Orchestra, Frank Pickford76 words
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Article77 1949-08-16 5 RELIGIOUS teachers, priests and mosque officials in Peril* have been warned Dy the Stat^ Religious Court not to join in the SultansMentris Besai controversy. The Chief Kathi of Perlis, Haji Ahmad bin Haji Mohanied, h&s advised religious officials against "blindly believing" the argument in the controversy. Ke77 words
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Article144 1949-08-16 5 Free Press Staff Reporter SINGAPORE'S acting Commissioner of Police, Mr. E. V. Fowler, told the Free Press yesterday that he had instructed the police to make an aIT-out bid to stamp out soliciting by prostitutes in Stamford Road. "Once or twice before and since144 words
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Article, Illustration29 1949-08-16 5 ?I\l it president oi the Singapore Stamp Club, Vrot DEC. Mekie, presenting a prize to a youthful stamp collector at the .mrvor ''tamp Exhibition h'-''l aJ 9%. Joseph's Institution29 words
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Article20 1949-08-16 5 Compulsory, registration of BOClettCi in the Federation under the Bodeflei Ordinance, 1949 will come into force on Sept l.20 words
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Article236 1949-08-16 5 LUXURY BUILDINGS Free Press Staff Reporter A SUGGESTION that the Singapore Government Should repeal the Control of Buildings Ordinance 1948, which prohibits the erection of non-essential buildings and of any buildings costing more than $100,000 without special sanction, will be made by Mr. P. F.236 words
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Article, Illustration41 1949-08-16 5 MUAR. Mon.— Kho Hua Hong, charged with using a private car for hire, was acquitted when two witnesses said they met Kho accidentally at Parit Unas and were civen a lilt back to Muar VIK PAT I) e SOUZA.41 words
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Article24 1949-08-16 5 The Umar Pulavar Tamil School of Tan.tong Pagar Road, Singapore, has received $8,530 in answer to Its school building find appeal.24 words
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Article51 1949-08-16 5 The Commission Lir-G3ne-ral, Mr. Ma.'colm MacDonald, will open Mr. Wu Tsai Yen's Finger-painting Exhibition at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Hill Street, at 5 p.m. on Friday. The exhibition is being held in aid of the Handicapped Children, Antl-TB. Hospital Funds and the University of Malaya Endowment51 words
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Article48 1949-08-16 5 The Corranunltles Liaison Committee held meetings In Kuala Lumpur on Sunday and yesterday. They began their consideration of the political aspects of relations between the various communities in Malaya, and will continue their discussion at their next meeting in the middle of September in Johore Bahru.48 words
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Article, Illustration50 1949-08-16 5 picture. OOME of the Indian women who attended the Indian O Independence Day reception held by Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Thivy at their residence in Singapore yesterday (from left): Mrs. J. T. Fernandez, Mrs. M. SiraJ, Mrs. D. T. Assomull. Mrs. N. Sen Gupta.- Free PressFree Press - 50 words
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Article219 1949-08-16 5 THE British Council proposes to open a branch In Kuching (North Borneo) shortly From April this year, the Singapore branch of th° Council has been allowed to extend Its sphere of activities to the Fed»rrtion. North Borneo, Sarawak, and B r un 1 also. A representative219 words
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Article296 1949-08-16 5 'BARRED FROM RETURNING TO HOMES' Free Press Stall Reporter "INCREDIBLE allegations" that Singapore Chinese 1 with permanent homes here have been refused permission by the immigration authorities, on their return from China, to resume their permanent residence in the Colony are being' investigated by Mr. Tan Chin Tuan (Chinese Chamber296 words
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Article38 1949-08-16 5 Malays living In some parts of Batu Pahat are facing a serious drought, the Kuala Lumpur Malay daily, Majlis, reports. A serious shortage of water Is being experienced Jn the kampongs and wolls have dried up.38 words
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Article, Illustration108 1949-08-16 5 WOMEN FINED FOR SAMSU OFFENCE Two *„.m<-n were fmrd a total of *105 by the Third Polie* Magistrate. Mr. E. H. D'Netto. yesterday after th v had been found guilty «>f pOMetttnf dutiable ltqimr. sam: u Lim Kill Sens, who fln?-1 $60, wai arris** d on 7 at the 8108 words
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Advertisement78 1949-08-16 5 TO GIVE YOU beautiful world over by smart women L fIP as the supreme authority on K^ hand care. Her famous Nail -^r-r! Polishes, unchippable, dia- )> v iewel-like colours at $1/75 per bottle. Her Manicure T protecting Manicure Oil at J^j-;,, ',j|^ Cream, an overnight creanr. Jj /^^B for78 words
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Miscellaneous46 1949-08-16 5 Surface malls *re expected to reach htjre today -icom China, Japan and W. Australia CloMrg times for posting surface mails at the 0.P.0. are: so Hong Kong, 6. China, Japan, Burma, India, Pakistan, N. Borneo, Labuan, Brunei and Mlrl: noon, and *o Siam at 6 p.m46 words
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Article, Illustration2649 1949-08-16 6 JOHN WILL BE THE TIP AGAIN Form guide for K.L. races ITNLUCKY John, who was disqualified after passing the post two lengths in front on Saturday, is one of the best bets for the second day of the Selangor Turf Club August Meeting at Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. Other good bets2,649 words
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Article, Illustration56 1949-08-16 6 picture. CAPT. A. P. H. HARTLEY, receives the inter-Unit Challenge Shield on behalf of the winners, the Ist. Ban. Parachute Regt., from Lt-Gc n. Sir B. Horrocks at the Army athletic unit championships held at Aldershot recently First three placings were: Ist. Bn. Parachute Regt., Ist. Training Regt. Royal Signals,BANU - 56 words
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412 1949-08-16 6 London Stock Exchange Tins, rubber rise further PEATIRES of yesterday* ffiS St °S k E ha "8e were U* 2S tin and rubber shares and 1t,,, securities Despite some S&Rg* made progress. Most sections were I but generally well held, with Industrials mainly a pence better. Small gains were registered412 words
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Advertisement174 1949-08-16 6 CAPITOL Phone 5151 NOW SHOWING 11 1 15 1.00, <i.30 9.39 p.m. XJJkA fUNNIEST /P m JL 6&*66'S W&**~ F/LMS FOWW ''fflP YiAHUMUNP/ 1 eAsroNPMf" u maA/^^^^fc. "Producer L^ j^& Bookings Now On For THURSDAY! MYDRIAM'f ISYPURS I DOfiiS JACK LCi DAY CARSON "BOWMAN^ I IST %>Xi\ .1 a.m.. 1.45,174 words
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Advertisement36 1949-08-16 6 TODAY! ii-i.« v phone I^T^fcr NEXT CHANGE FOR THEFIBSI TEAMED WITH HIS W» REAL LIFE:- PATRICIA BWJ" WHAT A GRAND COMW' NATION THEY MAKE M 'I A story of flight into fear SIB HF fIBF toi^ <•*•36 words
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Miscellaneous128 1949-08-16 6 m^nPr^^fi Exclusive to tho Singapore Free Press in Malaya ")£^h-^J I^^J^S^Sii^TJ^'^B I [CAN'T RISK I I DON'T BE TOO WARDI I-HE* WCAK I fsHf Pme<~\ Sr-^— ITO SAVE MY BROTHER. Wfuc^l IT LONGER r^ ON DEREK CHIEF AND PITlf u c PiTIES~\ Ksxife A w^SSaSw z&T^i^z&i w^m^iri JANE Exclusive to128 words
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Article, Illustration228 1949-08-16 7 Bullring does best gallop T HERE the and there were a few i^toj'tg Bonnie Grey (Bagby) went put for a canter, looking every inch a winner. Cullinan who is In the same race as Bonnie Grey tomorrow, impressed in a half-pace workout over 3fBANU - 228 words
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Article140 1949-08-16 7 AUSTRALIA completed a 5-0 n victory over Italy in :he Davis Cup inter-zone final yesterday. winning both concluding singles matcnes. Australia now will face the United States in the challenge round at Forest Hills, Now York or. Aug. 26 and 23. Billy Sithvell of Australia trounced MarcelA.P. - 140 words
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Article123 1949-08-16 7 IN a friendly badminton match, the Lam Choon B.P. beat the Sarkits Road B.P. by four gam«s to three. R°sult£ (Lam Choon players mentioned first > Chia Eng Hin boat Lim Peng Yam 15-10, 15-2; Gan Poh Yew beat Kwek Choon Hin 15-4, 13-15,123 words
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Article164 1949-08-16 7 THE Royal Navy made full use of their weight advantage on a rain-sodden ground to chalk up a 5-0 victory over the SRC. In a Senior Division football match played at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. The navalmen played good football and might have got164 words
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72 1949-08-16 7 'pHE Tamil Brotherhood Association will meet tlie Amicable Athletic Assrt in a fnendJv Soccer match to be played at Farrer Park this evening. The following T.B.A. players are requested to turn up: Paul, P. Suppiah, M. Gliandra, Param, Rahlman, Narayana, Manson, R. Baiakrisiinan Subramaniam,72 words
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Article, Illustration581 1949-08-16 7 MIDDLESEX look like consolidating their position ITI in the County championship and providing their bowlers get down to their task o n the final day of the match with Worcestershire today, the southern side should win this important game. Mainly through a cautious innings byReuter - 581 words
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Article66 1949-08-16 7 THE Australian Lawn Tennis Association announiced last ni?ht that it had rejected the invitation from the All-India and All-Pakis-tan Lawn Tennis Associations for an Australian team of three to compete in their respective championships and J the Asian championships next December and January. 1 TheReuter; A.P. - 66 words
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Article475 1949-08-16 7 All ties in the Tanglin Club tennis tournament fixed for yesterday will be played today, weather permitting. Ties fixed for today will be played tomorrow. Several new records were established during the day, Len Hutton and Reg Simpson, scoring 147, made the best opening stand in any Test475 words
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Article613 1949-08-16 7 (Continued from Page 6) lengths to P Beau over fi'^f. on clay with 7.10; gotavav to flying start and made good break; failed to beat off P. Beau In runin. Form Selections: PR*TTLJN' Winsome II Slirkness Class 4, Div. 3—6 Furs. 140 John 9.0: Ne.'cr613 words
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Article, Illustration113 1949-08-16 7 Bobby Njoo Hal Phol BOBBY NJOO (above) and Nu Phol Prapadaeng (left) who will be meeting in the main event over 10 rounds at thr Happy World arena on Friday niffht. Measurements both fighters are: NJOO Height, 5 ft. 8 in; reach, 70 in.; chest (normal* 37 In.; chest (expanded)113 words
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Article60 1949-08-16 7 THE 28,000 people who sweltered in the heat at Kennington Oval yesterday, saw England, exce.pt for one period, hammer the New Zealand attack mercilessly and finish the day 87 runs ahead with six wickets to fall. By close of play England were 432 for60 words
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Article82 1949-08-16 7 annual All-Malayan 100- mile massed-start open cycling championship will be held M Kuala Lumpur on Synday. S^pt 12 on the Laice Gardsn circuit The race will be for UN Qurubachan Singh trophy and will be organised by the Selangor Cyclists' Assn. Awthar Singh of the Selangor82 words
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Article203 1949-08-16 7 NEW ZEALAND— Ist Inn*. Sutcllffr c Bedser b Holltn Scott c Edrlch b Beosrr 60 Keid Ibw Wright 5 Wallace c Edrich b Bedser 55 Donnelly c Edrlcta b Bailey 21 Il.idlee c Evans b Bedser 2.*> Rabone c Evans b Bailey IK Burtt c Evans b Bailey Cave203 words
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Article32 1949-08-16 7 Awttw ttngh; Malayan ertck ryclist won the four-milr Q Trark race held in Baturday, In chimp lon sty!e bcii tha rest of the field by one np (440 \is.>.32 words
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Article133 1949-08-16 7 'Selangor deserved to win |*API. A. Palmer, oilicer-in charge of the A Navy Malaya Cup team whi lost 3-2 tc Selangor in the Cup final played at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, told the Fre« Press yesterday, that the Army-Navy XI met superior side who "had an answer tc every move."133 words
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Article32 1949-08-16 7 TI.K p. Btagapore D -ritvi swimming < hua\ in b-j at Oillman B tcmorro'v md o The Snail w\\: ba b day. 23) pm. DM) Cnpt. A. Pah I32 words
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Article122 1949-08-16 7 The Singapore Cl Let -i« prof ganl Ightnlnj tournament at Happy World In September and club retartea are astotd to '.he secretary of the U any of their memben take part. While thfl TournamoT primarily tor I It would be open to oil and entries can DC122 words
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Article39 1949-08-16 7 THL ■rtt d< tha lant I Badminti Bad m in 1 World Stadium on M 22. 1949. at 7 pm W»-. .h MB BN k, Cl Guan, Tan K Yev Ki; ;ig ail': 11 >t Thiam.39 words
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Advertisement78 1949-08-16 7 Ijambra jl v pm. MAE J Bra Emorgan •Ps. J*>-~ '1' I 7r change FUMANCfMIi 4 NT <>r head. eliminate rinted Motor tationi.' which Le interference Car Radios my Rulgin Parts ■MT RADIO CO. K( ad, e 1)66. «i Mr n, I'pnang M Rri Ruml« Lumpur. 10RESCENT k. WITH p^78 words
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Advertisement40 1949-08-16 7 ON£ SOW There's no mistaking Bovril! J^/^^^^L THE CONCEMTRATEO GOODNESS Of PRIME LEAN S£EF -that's BOVRIL a*,mt*. BORNEO r «i G| A rendezvous with pleasure. L*rl Invite your friends to try A %l H fc iurdalntl| v Bervcd afternoon teas.40 words
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Article53 1949-08-16 8 DANKER: To Ins, wife of A. J. Danker, on 14.8.49, at Kfcndan? Korbau Hospital, Singapore. ighter. TO ELAINE, wife of Alasdair Mclnroy, at Kandang Kerbau Hospit 1 1, Singapore, on August 15th, a daughter. •DON: To Decima, wife of W. Gordon, a daughter (Isobel), nt the Yoiingberg Memorial Hospital,53 words
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Article39 1949-08-16 8 FiAWLINGS-SCHARENGUIVEL, on Aug. 16th, at Croydon, Surrey, \:> tween Eric Stancombe, son of Rav. lings of Croydon, and J wee Aneta. the eldest daughter of Mr. Mrs. S. E. Scharen- of 7SB Devonshire Rd.. Spore. Ceylon papers please copy.39 words
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Article43 1949-08-16 8 MR. QUAH CHIN SEANG, Of I n adoeng Restaurant, suddenly en 9.8.49. leaving behind his Wife nnd four children. SITUATION WANTED EUROPEAN lady, experienced try stenographer with ex- references, seeks permanent* position as private secretary. Pie «e reply Box No. 264, F.P.43 words
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Article276 1949-08-16 8 New reverses for Govt. HONG KONG, Tuesday. THE Chinese Communist leader, Mao Tze-tung, died in Peiping on July 17 of tuberculosis, a Nationalist army spokesman announced at a press Conference in Canton yesterday. He attributed the report to "very reliable information" but declined to elaborate. This was276 words
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Article90 1949-08-16 8 The Chinese Government has stepped up the evacuation of Canton, with cargo planes transferring Government records to Cnu'.gklng and Formosa Forty -five dissident officials of the Kuomintang (Nationalist* Party in Hong Kong have issued a a statement denouncing Generalissimo Chiang Kai-saek for "betrayal of the principles ofReuter; A.P.; UP - 90 words
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Article36 1949-08-16 8 The United Nations Commission on Korea yesterday announced the creation of a committee to investigate the "nature and scope of subversive activities" in Korea and measures to be taken to counteract them. ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Article81 1949-08-16 8 MANILA, Tues. WHEN the Philippine Government offered for sale the last of its surplus army material stock, costing over U.S. 5304 millions, only two bids were received one offering U.S. $250,000 and the other U.S. $163,000. The average return on surplus sales hasA.P. - 81 words
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Article158 1949-08-16 8 SHANGHAI, Tues. FOREIGN and Chinese firms, unable to meet the high land taxes imposed by the Communist authorities, entertain hopes that the authorities ,will heed their petition for reduction of the levies, cancellation or modification of arrears and deferment of payment until October. Examples ofU.P. - 158 words
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Article25 1949-08-16 8 An estimated 60.000,000 yen (£33.000) worth of timber was destroyed In Oifu Prefecture by a flre that lasted eight hours yesterday. ReuterReuter - 25 words
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Article, Illustration178 1949-08-16 8 AN Amsterdam resident, Mr. M. Wout retiring from the Chinese maritime customs after 24 years service, said in Hong Kong yesterday ihat Chinese customs officials at Amoy have been warned by Chinese underground Communists there not to destroy records or leave Amoy. Mr. Wout said warningA.P.; AP - 178 words
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Article96 1949-08-16 8 CANBERRA, Tuesday. T<HE Australian Director of Security, Mr. Justice Geoffrey Reed, has completed the establishment of a new security intelligence organisation to protect Australia from sabotage, espionage and other subversive activities, it was announced here yesterday. The organisation, a Government spokesman said, has secret "field men"Reuter - 96 words
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Article22 1949-08-16 8 The British Foreign Secretary, Mr. Ernest Bevin. returned to London yesterday from the Council of Eurooe at Strasbourg. ReuterReuter - 22 words
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Article84 1949-08-16 8 A MELBOURNE school bus driver, J. C. Doherty, dreamt rk that a rear wheel of his bus fell off The n&xt t^H W H 6n s he Was ***<*** to another busV he r!me%. t%ntnth??nh m i and car *lul1 ull V checked the wheels His84 words
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253 1949-08-16 8 KARACHI, Tuesday. 'THE Independence Day celebrations in Pakistan were marred yesterday by an anti-Indian demonstration in Karachi, in which police opened fire on a Muslim crowd to restore order, and by an attack at Dacca by the East Pakistan Prime Minister, Nuri Amin, In253 words
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Article48 1949-08-16 8 BRITAIN i a the .most attractive countrj for us tourists this summer, the US Commerce Department has reported. j A preliminary survey of wans-Atlantit? ships and i planes leaving New York showed that 54 percent of the travellers planned to visit < Britain.- A. P.A.P. - 48 words
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Article14 1949-08-16 8 Australia has formally re- cognised South Kor^a 1 independent state.— A.P. photo.A.P. - 14 words
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Article80 1949-08-16 8 BERLIN. Tuesday. fwMiE three Western Com--1 mandants yesterday informed West Berlin's city Government that they intended to build up a stock of 1.000.000 tons of cual and non-pej able food for the city to face the coming winter. The HOCKS, they said, should be ready byReuter - 80 words
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Article36 1949-08-16 8 King Abdullah, of Jordan, told the Associated Prh FWj terday that the danger Communism was "not I away" from the one million Arab refugees who fled from Jewish rule in Israel A.P.A.P. - 36 words
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Article142 1949-08-16 8 FRANKFURT, Tuesday. HPHE new Federal Republic of Western Germany will start life next month with the political Veins firmly held by the anti -Socialist church-supported Christian Democrats. Two main factors i given in the swing to the right: 1. Refugees from the East, who formerly142 words
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Article18 1949-08-16 8 The death toll climbed to i 74 yesterday in the New York polio outbreak.- U.P.U.P. - 18 words
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Article230 1949-08-16 8 WASHINGTON TALKS WASHINGTON, Mm ill TT was learned today that the British Foreign tary, Mr. Ernest Bevin, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Sir Stafford Cripps, want to dis( short-term as well as long-term remedies for \\r\tain's dollar crisis when they arrive here next mouth.U.P. - 230 words
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Article31 1949-08-16 8 The Japanese army officer who ordered the arrest and imprisonment of President Elpidio Quirino during the occupation, was sentenced to death bV hanging in Manila esterdav. U.P.U.P. - 31 words
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Article25 1949-08-16 8 Negotiations for a World Bank loan to develop India's railway system are expected to be complefen in Washlns--1 ton this week. ReuterReuter - 25 words
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Article25 1949-08-16 8 M M 1 tphe Man! Paul Hoffman. 1 Unita as "pn-c.sely wrong i pean dollar ihi I BpeakUlf f o a news25 words
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Article50 1949-08-16 8 COLUMBUS >Ohi> JDAM VOELKER. year-old the* "tetal worker, adver' >r n bride and was deluged with hundret reph But he has found the publicity ai corded hit rtisement embam the girls whom he thing back he said sadly. am airU instead r r them -U P50 words
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Miscellaneous30 1949-08-16 8 HIGH TIDES Today: 2.56 a.m; ?.08p.m. Tomorrow 3.45 a.m 3.46 p.m. THE SAINT by Leslie Charteris I on CTHlW4S^T^pv^^^^>w-rTf jj y y because twi9 is a job that no ome^30 words
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