Indian Daily Mail, 8 January 1947

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  • 15 1 Indian Daily Mail Vol. 11. No. 282. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8. 1947. PRICE 10 CENTS
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  • 293 1 eague Now Join Assembly? That's The Question (From Our Own Correspondent) hi. Jan. 7. With tho adoption of the December the AJ.CC yea erday, the question now asked Slim League revise its attitude towards the mbly? point out it is for th
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  • 28 1 AUSTRALIA RETAINS THE ASHES I Batting all Innings lor <i\<J runs were nd .saved the teh which ended raw board wa.s: AilsEn^land 351 even un.s tho Ashpu.~ Reuter
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  • 104 1 (From our Own Correspondent) Karachi. Jan. 7.— A Karachi contemporary publishes the storj of the foilini of a plan to kidnap Mrs. Kripalani on Wednesday while engaged m relief #>rk m Dutiapara Village m East Bengal. It appears Dr. Das Gupta heard from a
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  • 123 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) Travancore, Jan. 7. The historic car festival m Surhindram m Travancore was yesterday marred by rioting necessitating m police firing. Trouble arose when a section oi the one lakh of pilgrims who had assembled for worship wanted the Tricolour flag
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  • 121 1 AUNG SAN IN KARACHI Karachi, Jan. 7. Maj.-Gen. Aung San, Vice-Chairman of the Burmese Executive Council, arrived here by plane at 1.15 p.m. (local time) today from Delhi. He is meeting Mr. Jinnah. Muslim League President, tonight and later will attend a reception ar ranged by Karachi's mayor. Maj.-Gen. Aung
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  • 69 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) Cawnpore. Jan. 7. Labour unrest m Cawnpore reached its peak yesterday when the police fired on demonstrators, killing five and Injuring 30. The military were called out and a curfew promulgated.. Thirty-thousand textile workers arc on strike.. A riot also occurred m
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  • 128 1 New Delhi, Jan. 7. The Congress Working Committee today advised members of ihe Congress to observe Jan. 2fi as "Independence Day m the furtherance ot national aim constructive activities." The Committee suggested that a pledge should be taken individual- '> or m groups,
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  • 141 1 Saigon, Jan. 7.---A young LieuJi nant, an interpreter m :ne French Army, is considered the most likely choice as the new Km«; oJ Annum n a restoration of Monarchy, which it is believed to be receiving toplevel consideration, is accepted, according to military circles
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  • 433 1 London, .lan. 7. Part of the heavy routine undertaken daily by Britain's former Prime Minister Winston Churchill is writing additions to his memoirs, which include a political history of the past decade as he sees it. Reports of early publication of these
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  • 64 1 Nanking, Jan. 7 Gen. George Marshall, American envoy to China is leaving lor the United Stau^i tomorrow alter receiving orders to return from President Truman. Gen. Marshall called on Ge^u ralisbimo Chiang Kai-shek yesterday afiornoon to iaform him ol the decision. The American Embassy spokesman
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  • 402 1 London lan. 7.— Tanned veterans of desert campaigns rolled into lalestme from Egypt on Monday as British \rniv officers awaited the Cabinet's permission to launch a full-scale Offensive against Jewish extremists. Government sources said the offensive, if approved by the
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  • 209 1 Batavia, Jan. 7. Withdrawal of all armed Indonesian Nationalists from Palembanu and the 12-mile surrounding area was underway on Tuesday m compliance with a Netherlands Army ultimatum, cables Stan Swinton. Associated Press Cor respondent. The local Republican governor said he accepted the ultimatum "m
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  • 49 1 <B> Our Staff Reporter, Kari\ yesterday morning, while a |eweller*a itiop was jmai beinj; opened In North Bridge Road, sin gapore, fO«l Chinese, all armed wnn revolvers, entered the shop to rob and got away after tak/«K 52.000 cash and jewellery worth $8,000.
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  • 41 1 Twenty bales of white drill valued at $10,000 was yesterday discovered by officers attached to the C.I.D. from a plantation sHuatcd at the 18th mile, LLm Clvi Kang Road, Singapore. Six persons have been ari'ested.
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  • 125 1 INDIAN SYMPATHY WITH INDO-CHINESE, SAYS NEHRU New Delhi, Jan. 7. Pandit Jawaharlal Xehru, the Vice-Presi-dent of India's Interim Government and its Minister of External Affairs, declared on Tuesday m a statement that althoughl li|dia always has had "high regard" for France, "the attempt of I -'ranee to crush the spirit
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  • 695 2 Indian Daily Mail Singapore, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1947. FEDERATION OR NO FEDERATION SINGAPORE newspaper has re--4 vealed that boycott or no boycott, the British Government can do nothing but scrap the Malayan Union Plan and set up the Federation m its place. This is nu new revelation at all. It
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  • 341 2 Congress Acceptance Of Dec. 6 Statement Impresses London Muslim League Alone Bears Future Responsibility London Jan. 7. News of the All-India Congress acceptance by a majority of the British interpretation of the controversial grouping clauses m the Cabinet Mission's plan for self-govern-ment has aroused much interest m London political quarters.
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  • 1224 2 (By Our Political Correspondent i) India). CIFTY-ONE year old Ghazanfar AH Khan If the Education Member In the Interim Government. A Luugue nominee from the Punjab, he was practically an unknown figure m all-India politics. Quaid-e-azam Jinnah selected him because he was a Shiah and
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  • 112 2 -JAGJIVAN \i\ Madras, Jan. 7.~Jagjivan Labour Member to the Governn, of India, .^aid ben that "the pcu 1 of India must keep them ready for the last tight to m their cherished goal oi tad ence." Addreailng a gathering at wada. Jagjivan Ram said
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  • 129 2 "World Sugar Shortage Will Last 3 Or 4 More Years" New Delhi, Jan. 7.— N. T. Mone, Sugar Controller for Indiia, said here that "m the next five years the target ot sugar production will be l,850,000tons." Broadcasing from the Delhi station of the All-India Radio, Mone added that "it
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  • 138 2 Karachi, Jan. 6.— Mohammed Ali Jinnah, President of the Muslim League, m a message congratulating the Sind Muslims on their success m the Legislative Assembly elections m December said: "If Muslims remain united and disciplined and continue to "work m the same spirit, we will
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  • 135 2 Karachi. Jan. 7. Shantikumar Morarjcc. Indian adviser-delegate to the Seatle Maritime Conference, .said here that he was convinced •now more than ever that Indian .shipping will have to work out its own destiny if India has to take her legitimate place amongst the important
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  • 485 2 ruled Portugal as a -State of India" since 1498 when Vaaco Ud dama reached India and landed the first Europeans there h e fi**""*^ the Lisbon Government: liic territories nave not been a .source of income to the Portuguese Treasury
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  • 122 2 Ceylon Trade Unionists Against Soulbury Constitution Colombo, Jan. 7. The Ceylon Trade Union Federation has appealed to the World Federation of Trade Unions and also the British Trade Union Congress for assistance to agitate against the order-in-council of the Soulbury Constitution which debars ex-political prisoners contesting the forthcoming elections to
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  • 68 2 Patna, Jan. 7.— A deputation from the Government of Bihar is expected to go to East Bengal to place before Mahatma Gandhi full dedetails of the measures taken by the Bihar Government for the relief and rehabilitation of the refugees m the province.
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  • 511 3 OPINION DIVIDED EVEN AMONG SMALL BURMESE COMMUNITY IN LONDON! London, .lan. 7. The conviction that the independence of 11a must not leave her derelict with a freedom that was also lation was expressed last nipht by Labour Member of iiment Reginald Sorensen, lifelong supporter
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  • 105 3 London, Jan. 7. The Daily Graphic yesterday claimed that Mr Churchill's warning have "Burmese politicians," said the paper, "have not been slow m responding to the unhappy phrasing of Prime Minister Attlee's speech m the House of Commons last month." On the eve
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  • 46 3 New York, Jan. 6.— Babe Ruth, one of the most famous baseball players m the game's history, is reported to be m serious condition tonight m a French hospital here, where he Is to undergo an opera- tion m the nxonmlg.— Reuter
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  • 55 3 Copenhagen, Jan. 7.— The Danish Foreign Minister yesterday received two representatives 01 the Indian Interim Government, Krishna MenOD and K. S. Mani, ior discussions on diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries. The Indian representatives expressed pleasure thai Denmark was willing to send a commercial
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  • 288 3 Moscow, Jan. 7—Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery, chief of the British Imperial Staff .arrived l m Mg! day He was met by Marshal K. M. \asilevsk>. chief of tlu Soviet General Staff." The two men shook hands warmly. "We are very fortunate to have you
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  • 493 3 Saigon, Jan. 7. The French Minister for Overseas territories, M. Alarm* Mouiet. told a I're^s conierence last night he was hopeful a cea^e lire would be ordered m Incio-China m the near future between the r rench and u-inam nationalists bui at present
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  • 118 3 Rome, Jan. 7. A wartime Albanian vendetta ended m Home's Piazza Poita Pia late Sunday night when Hassan Lepenica, a 42-year-old Albanian refugee, shot and killed Rcssella Yisdon, 50, a former Nazi-appointed prefect of the Albanian port of Valona. Lepenica, who immediately surrendered to the police, said
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  • 188 3 Tokyo, Jan. 7. With I .S. officers privately admitting that military eyes are turned on RuHfiia, extensive semi-mililar\ improvements at installations In Japan are already completed. The Yokosuka naval base, Ja- pan's largest, and a key network of airfields have been placed m
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  • 231 3 Princess Of Berar Bemoans Communal Strife Akola (Behar) Jan. 7.— The princess of Bel ar said that "it is an absolute necessity for the women of India to realise the need lor communal harmony and to instil it m their sons at this most momentous period of Indian history." The
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  • 27 4 The next meeting of the Advisory Council will be held at the Municipal Council Chamber oft Thursday. 9th January, 1947, at hi v.m.
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  • 307 4 Mopping Up Operations In Nam Dinh Make Slow Progress l'ari^ Jan. 7.— French parachutists have succeeded m capturing a bridgehead m the city of Nam Dinh, south of Hanoi, the latest communique from the French military staff m Saigofl announced toda\. Small-scale amphibious warfare
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  • 291 4 I give you credit for having pleaded guilty to the charge and I also give you credit for having admitted being the leader of the party," said Mr. Justice T. A. Broun uhen he sentenced Seng Chong Kai, one of the 13 men who broke into
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  • 88 4 Calcutta, Jan. 7. -D. V. Ramaswamy, a member of the Madras Legislature, is now m Calcutta investigating the loss sustained by the South Indian community during the recent communal riots here. Ramaswamy has been deputed by the Madras Government to assist the sufferers m
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  • 62 4 Maj. -General G. W. E. J. Erskine. C.8.. D.5.0., who is to assume command as G.O.C. Land Forces, Hongkong, on January 11th, arrived by air from England on Friday, January 3rd. Maj .-General Festing whom he will succeed, is returning to England to take up
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  • 60 4 The following oablc was sent to Sarat Chandra Bose, Calcutta yesterday by Vietnamese m Singapore: 44 We are deeply moved by your oalling a volunteer army to help Wt mm In her struggle. "We send you our heartiest thanks and look forward to the co-operation
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  • 41 4 Two Chinese, one armed with a revolver, held up a couple who were walking along Cairnhill Road on Monday night at about 10 p.m. and robbed the lady of $12 cash and a wrist watch valued at $85.
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  • 41 4 New Delhi, Jan. 7. Reduction m the strength of the Indian Army since V-J Day till the end of November, 1946 amounted to 1,151,986 while 1,187,816 have been released from the armed forces during the AP corresponding period.—
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  • 368 4 Sydney, Jan. 6. Broadcasting across Australia on a national network yesterday, the Indian journalist, Sir Srinivasa Sarma, emphasised the need for closer collaboration between India and Australia m commerce, industry and social services. There is a lot of goodwill m India for Australia, he
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  • 84 4 MILLWORKERS RIOT: POLICE FIRE, TROOPS STAND BY Cawnpore, The United Provinces, Jan. 6. Three people were reported to have been killed after police opened fire here today to disperse large numbers of riotous millworkers. A woman is said to be among the dead. Troops have been called out m Cawnpore
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  • 89 4 New York, Jan. 7.— The transworld airlines Skymaster, Taj Mahal, whiok is inaugurating an air 6orvloe between the United States and India left LaGuardia airport, New Ycyrk at 5.30 pjn. yesterday after being held up by bad weather overnight. The Taj Mahal which
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  • 48 4 Calcutta, Jan. 7. Surendra Mohan Ghosh has been re-elected President of the Bengal Provincial Congress Committee. Fifty-year-old Ghosh has been m jail for 28 years. He was revolutionary and ran away from school to join revolutionary activities. AP
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  • 128 4 < >n Monday, Mr. S. K. Cheuur, Representative of the Government of India m Malaya, visited the War Crimes Court m the Victoria Hall, Singapore, to witness the twal of 6 Japanese accused of illtreating Indian POW's at Rabaul, N< i w Britain. The FOWs
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  • 222 4 The following i& a list of the locally-appointed medical and dental officers who have refused to rejoin the Government medical service after the re-occupation or who have resigned since: Medical Officers:— Aaron, A., Byrne, V.R., Chan Ah Kow, Chew, ti.. Chew Poh Kuo, Cliong Tat
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  • 81 4 The Secretary of State for the Colonies with the approval of the Prime Minister has made the following appointments: Mr. T. I. X Lloyd, K.C.M.G, .o be Permanent Under Secretary of State for the Colonies m succession to Sir George Gater, G.C.M.G., X.C.8., D.5.0., who
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  • 94 4 The Money Order service with British North Borneo was restored on the 2nd January, 1947, states an official Press release. The maximum amount allowed for a single money order is $400. Money Orders may be drawn on the following office m British North Borneo;— Beaufort, Jesselton, Kudat, Labuan,
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  • 162 4 'World's Greatest Republic Should Help World's Latest" Chicago, Jan. T. Dr. Lanka Sundaram, member of the Indian delegatioii to the United Nations. pc.iknii: at a luncheon here yesterday declared: "The world's latest Republic; United States of India is making its bow before progressive unity. •It behoves ihe United Slates of
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  • 81 4 New York, Jan. 7. Mr. Patrick Gordon Walker, deputy Floor leader for the British Labour Party m the House of Commons, said m a New York interview on Tuesday that the British public expects an economic slump m the United States by 1950.
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  • 105 4 6- MAN COMMISSION TO CLAIM WAR DAMAGES FROM SIAM Bangkok, Jan. 7. An Agreement was signed yesterday establishing a six-man commission to adjudicate Briitsh Commonwealth war damage claims against Siani. The agreement was signed by Siam. Britain, Australia and India, and the Commission romprises three Siamese members and one each
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  • 62 4 Brussels, Jan. 7.— Former chairman of Britain's Labour Pa^ty, Harold Laski, said today that Viscount Montgomery's visit to Moscow aimed at preventing a Thirci World War. He said that British General Staff secrets were open to the Russians and the staffs desire
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  • 66 4 Tokyo, Jan. 7. British Air Marshal Sir George Pirie of Southeast Asia Command arrived here on Tuesday lor a brief stay during which he will confer with Lt.General H. C. Robertson commanding the BriWsh Occupatlonen before leaving on January 11 for Singapore. Pirie is accompanied
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  • 61 4 London. Jan. 7. A resolution urging that the proposed Royal vkit to South Africa shotild be postponed "urUI a more progressive policy i* evident tn that country" coupled with 'Strong disapprovaJ of racial discrimination*' was passed with only seven dissentients at Sunday's annual
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  • 24 4 Tokyo, Jan. 7. General MacArthurs headquarters has announced that repatriation of Japanese nationals from Formosa, China Proper and China-controlled Manchuria has been completed. Reuter
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  • 43 4 Baut\ .a, Jan. 7 j manufacturing tin Indonesia appear m iho Re] A ceramic fact capacity of '50,000 cles is said to h.-. at Malar..At Totloengagot pencil factory with potential of 1,000,000 (ported m operatic;: also produces AP
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  • 26 4 Toyko, Jan. 6 quarters on Ifonda; export of the initial 1 212 casei of assort raw silk to the Unit* d AP
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  • 23 4 I Calcutta. Jan. 7 ment ol Assam Oflfi ply about 20.000 mail! Bengal for relict work affected East Benga Noakhali and Tipperah AP
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