Malaya Tribune, 27 December 1946
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Title Section50 1946-12-27 1 The Malaya Tribune HY THE PEOPLE FOJR THE PEOPLE THE ONLY NATIONAL NEWSPAPER N MALAYA Now printed simultaneously in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh Penang. 'Phone Numbers: Editor 5813 Editorial 5811 Advertising Circulation Accounts 200S PGHT PAGES. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1946 TEN CENTS The Malaya Tribune FRIDAY. DEC. 27. 1946.50 words
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574 1946-12-27 1 Failed To Return From "Neutral Zone" Mission HANOI. Dec. 27. —While fterC€ fighting continues in th< southern suburbs of the city, it is reported that the Chinese Consul-General, Mr. Yuen Tz'fl Chien, who on Wednesday crossed into Vietnam-held areas, is missing. He entered Vietnamese territory574 words
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Article122 1946-12-27 1 A.P. n, Dec 25.- Fi;ld Marount Montgomery me Imperial General a message to to-day said that "the ire now lifting" after ttu* s ol war. i Bi t]f message, nrtc to s idiers trom th •h* c Monies pnd Tr. aid in part: there are manyA.P. - 122 words
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Article60 1946-12-27 1 Reuter. .BAN. Dec. 26.-An ex;r.an whe l >-t both legs wa> one oJ the Un- South Africa'- most un-Civ.i-tma- Day casualties, u.g on hand> and knees veranda of his home, he propelling himself backnto ;he house when he bands on a night adder bit himReuter. - 60 words
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Article53 1946-12-27 1 Reuter. NG KONG —The value of dollar has fallen so mall denominations $I—are being cut up inttJ and used to fill packins ca^es. was mild excitement ?ht in the city when brand '.lines? bank notes were about the streets by urI i the shouts of "BankReuter. - 53 words
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Article59 1946-12-27 1 Reuter. OTTAWA. Dec. 26.—Government officials are considering revision and consilidation of immigration regulations and the pos-ibility of introducing a new immigration act at the next session of Parliament. The proposed change s may include lescinding of the Chinese Immigration Act which strictly limits the numberReuter. - 59 words
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167 1946-12-27 1 Reuter. TOKYO, Dec. 26.—A B dtish warship, believed to c >ioop Amethyst, and hree Dakota aircraft 1 -ft h Commonwealth Occ ipation Force bases to-day thing and medical sapplies for Japanese refUShiloku Island Southern Japan, battered by 'urday's earthquake. the all-out British er* helpReuter. - 167 words
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Article, Illustration164 1946-12-27 1 Reuter. Washington, Dec. 27—A Civilian Production official says remaining controls over the use of tn plate will be relaxed today. WASHINGTON. Dec. 26—The Veteran- Administration announced on Wednesday that 66,627 veteranso far have drawn U.S.$2O a week unemployment benefits foi he full limit of 52 weeks.Reuter. - 164 words
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188 1946-12-27 1 Reuter. Sydney. Dec. 27.—Worn ?n school teachers in New South Wale 3 should copy "Jane." famous comic strip character, and use their charm to get the same pay as male teacher.>. a sDeak?r said at the annual Teachers' Federation Conlerence. Delegate* laughed uproarious ,yReuter. - 188 words
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Article58 1946-12-27 1 No change was reported this morning in the stiike situation at the Singapore Harbour Board ship repairing docks where about 800 skilled, semiskilled, and unskilled workers went on strike last Monday. The maior point of dispute is the question of 1% months' wages as rehabilitation58 words
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Article43 1946-12-27 1 Singapore rubber prices at noon to-day: Buyers. Sellers cts. per cts. per lb. lb. No. 1 PvSS Spot loose 41} 42 No. IRSSFOB In bales. Jan 434 43| No. 2 ditto 42* 42* No. 3 ditto 42i 42| Tone of Market:--Quiet.43 words
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Article87 1946-12-27 1 Reuter Jerusalem, Dec. 27.-Three armed Jews held up two clerks at Shamir Diamond factory in Tel Aviv yesterday, and escaped with £6,000 worth of diamonds, "700 worth of Government l carer bonds and ten gold sovereigns, its was officially announced Later another robbery at Nathanya between HaifaReuter - 87 words
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Article167 1946-12-27 1 On Christmas at 10.30. six Chinese me armed with a pistol, entered a Cninese house, in Jurong Road. 122 nrle. and decamped with cash and jrweilcry totalling $325. An Indian watchman at the Central Store?. Caldecott Hili. reported to the police that at 10 o cioek on167 words
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Article39 1946-12-27 1 A.P. HONG KONG. Dec. 27 .--Anthony Brooke sailed for Singapore aboard the KPM steamer Tjibadak" yesterday. In Singapore the KPM office said the Tjibadak was expected to arrive in Singapore on Monday, Dec. 30.--A.P.A.P. - 39 words
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327 1946-12-27 1 Rejection or the new constitutional proposals for Malaya is urged by the "Ut usan Melayu/' the leading Malay newspaper, man editorial in which it asserts that "those who recommended the plan were never recognised as fully representative of the people." The net result327 words
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320 1946-12-27 1 Arraigned on a mutiny charge to attack with arms their Commanding Officer and British N.C.O.'s of their unit at Christmas Island on Mar. 10, 1942, seven member of the Hong Kong and Singapore Royal Artillery faced a court-martial which opened this320 words
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Article81 1946-12-27 1 A.P. Washington. Dec. 27—The State Department announces that General MacArthur has invited the American Secretary of State. Mr. Byrne* to visit Japan. It is doubtful however whether Mr. Byrnes can make the trip in view of the forthcoming Moscow conferences. In his message. GeneralA.P. - 81 words
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Article56 1946-12-27 1 SHANGHAI. Dec. 26.—According to Mr. Li Yun-iiang t SecretaryGeneral of the Shanghai Steamship Companies. China's merchant navy will shortly be augumented by a total of 159 American 'surplus" ships aggregating about 800,000 tons. These American vessels will be equitably distributed among various Chinese shipping companies56 words
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Advertisement47 1946-12-27 1 Roister-Brandes. Super 7 Valve Radio AC, Set $295.AC DC. Set 325. Battery set 350.STOCK ARRIVED jla van Radio Service Company id Road. Singapore. I MAKE YOUR CHILD HAPPY By presenting a Doll or Tricycle They are all new arrivals. GIAN SINGH CO., r: 4 Ballcr.y Road, Singapore.47 words
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Advertisement34 1946-12-27 1 Is Your Timepiece Accurate? DU: You ivliss Your j Important Appointment By A Split Second? For Reliable Expert Service Consult: IK HENG CHEONC WATCH CO., CEST. 1911) 195 Orchard Road, Singapore, 11l 4: V^octs34 words
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Article116 1946-12-27 2 SHANGHAI, Dec. 26.—The recent increase in Chinese men hunt ship tonnage is reflected in the Chinese Maritime Customs statistics of arrivals at and clearances from Chinese ports in October. From nowhere" China jumped to third place, behind Britain and the United States. The Red Ensign116 words
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Article71 1946-12-27 2 SHANGHAI. Better protection for China's 140.000 seamen, including some 50,000 serving aboard British, United States and other foreign ships, is provided for in a constitution adopted at a national convention *f Chinese seamen here. The constitution is patterned after the International Seamen's Chartrr. with provisions71 words
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Article395 1946-12-27 2 Reuter. NEW YORK, Dec. 26.— of America's colour bar is to-day contained in a column-length letter written by Dr. Lanka Sundram, a member of the Indian delegation to the United Nations General Assembly, to the editor of the New York Times! Declaring he hadReuter. - 395 words
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Article145 1946-12-27 2 Reuter. LONDON. Dvc. 26.—As on every Christmas Eve for JO years the picturesque custom was followed this year which has given the nickname of Candle Square to Camden Hill Square. London. For a few hours houses in this quiet old-fashioned square h;id candles in every window makingReuter. - 145 words
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90 1946-12-27 2 A.P. Peiping. Dec 27.—Chines 1 Communist guerrillas, in a surprise move, have captured a village only seven miles north of Peiping. provoking the reversal of government policy toward them. Previously government military leaders persistently maintained that guerrilla attacks Werp not.-serjeus and had dismissed them asA.P. - 90 words
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Article75 1946-12-27 2 A.P. BOMBAY. Dec. 27.-One person was reported killed and five persons injured during Wednesday night as a result of sporadic outbursts of communal violence marked by repeated Police gunfire. The Police said that they had to Are to quell outbreak of acid and stone throwing whichA.P. - 75 words
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Article138 1946-12-27 2 Reuter. SYDNEY. Aborigines at Woorabinda settlement, about 70 miles south-west of Rockhampton, are being given a new deal. Instead of depending largely on the customary ration system for indigents, they are Oeing crined in useful employment The plan for Woorabinda, the largest aboriginal centre in Queensland,Reuter. - 138 words
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Article147 1946-12-27 2 Reuter. SYDNEY.—A story in the Sydney "Sunday Sun" three yeats ago led to a man being fined £20 for failing to furnish an income tax return for 1943. He is Cuthbort Sothern Beckett, of Harris Street, Ultimo, who in the Central Summons Court, described him>elfReuter. - 147 words
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Article25 1946-12-27 2 Reuter. SOFIA. Dec. 26—The Bulgarian j Ministerial Council has suppressed permanently the Democratic Party's newspaper "Zname"'. it was officially announced here today.— Router.Reuter. - 25 words
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Advertisement445 1946-12-27 2 TIIIBIJNE PRE-PAID CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Casual Advertisements: Wanted, Peraonal, Situations Varan t. Situations Wanted. For Sate, etc. at $3.00 per insertion of 20 words, 15 cts. for every additional word. Public Notices Announcement: i $4.00 per single column inch i par insertion. I Domestic Occurrences: j Death, Engagement, Marriage, Birth Notices,445 words
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Advertisement295 1946-12-27 2 NOTICE i Singapore Cold Storage Co. Ltd. (Incorporated in the colony ol Singapore t P. O. Box 598 OPENING OF SHARE REGISTER Notice is hereby given that the Share Register of the Company will be opened as from the 15th day of January. 1947. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD J.295 words
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Advertisement242 1946-12-27 2 "shipping the ho hong STEAMSHIP Co. (1932) Ltd. 65. Cnulia Street. Phone 6769. S S "HONG SIANG" due from Amoy, Swatow, Hong Kong Saigon 30th Dec. Sails for Rangoon via Penang 2nd Jan. "47 S S "HONG kBTENG" due from Rangoon via Penang 2nd Jan. '47 Sails for Hong Kong,242 words
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Advertisement505 1946-12-27 2 *Hii»i»i\«. I FOR MALAYAN RAILWAYS** FOR ALL FREIGHT C PASSAGE ENQUIRIES DIAL 5161-5 GLEN LINE SAILINGS TO AND FROM U. K. CHINA OLEMAPF For U.K. The Continent I n GLEKOGLE From UK. ETA EDWA&D BRUCB From U.K. O ltYll 2 IXDO-tHflVA S. X. Co 8 SAILINGS TO SAIGON, HONGKONG SHANCH*.505 words
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Article119 1946-12-27 3 A.P. SHANGHAI, Dec. 26.—Foreigp quarters were not surprised at .the iction of Soviet authorities in Dairen in refusing to allow two American newsmen and an American businessman to land there. Xaval authorities feaxed beforehand this would occur. In arranging for the second liaison mission toA.P. - 119 words
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826 1946-12-27 3 BLACK DAY IN AVIATION A.P. SHANGHAI, Dec. 26.—Christmas night in Shanghai was marred by the greatest air disaster in Chinese aviation history when three airliners—two belonging tc the Chinese-American concern, China National Aviation Corporation, and the other to the State-ownec Central AirA.P. - 826 words
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Article120 1946-12-27 3 A.P. WASHINGTON. Dec. 26.—Dr. C Rogers McCullough reported on Thursday that scientists now are working on the basic problems of building an experimental atomic furnace to produce neat for industrial uses. Dr. McCullough. who is associated with the Clinton Laboratories of Monsanto Chemical Company, said that aA.P. - 120 words
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63 1946-12-27 3 A.P. NEW YORK. Dec. 26.—Baron Robert de Rothchild, 66, died on Christmas Day of pnuemonia in Lausanne, Switzerland, it was reported here by the attorney for his family. Baron de Rothchild, until his retirement as partner of de Rothchild Freres of Paris, shared theA.P. - 63 words
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Article365 1946-12-27 3 WASHINGTON.-The United States Government is ready to wage all-out war on influenza this winter. Chief weapon in the attack is a new vaccine developed by Army doctors during the war. Experience with the vaccine has been encouraging so far. A siigle injection has been found to complete365 words
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Article98 1946-12-27 3 (Tribune Staff Reporter) KUALA LUMPUR, Today.One of the most disastrous road accidents within living memory occurred last night in Batu Road near the Coliseum Theatre when a 15-cwt. multiple-axis military truck ran into two trishas and a knot of people standing on the roadside,98 words
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Article102 1946-12-27 3 Reuter. SRIRAMPUR (East Bengal), Dec. 25.—At the opening of the New Year Gandhi will start a village-to-village "walking tour" In Noakhali district, east Bengal, where some of the worst HinduMuslim rioting occurred in October. His aim will be to restore amity between Hindus andReuter. - 102 words
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Article42 1946-12-27 3 Reuter. MANILA (Airmail).—The Government-managed National Tobacco Corporation has just closed a big tobacco deal with United States buyers. Over 4 000 bales of tobacco leaf have been sold for export to the U.S., the largest post-war shipment to be made so far.—Reuter.Reuter. - 42 words
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Article26 1946-12-27 3 Reuter. SYDNEY.—A modern textile factory costing £500,000 will be built at Villawood, Sydney, New South Wales, by a British firm. Hoilins Mill Co., Ltd., of Manchester.—Reuter.Reuter. - 26 words
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118 1946-12-27 3 (Tribune Staff Reporter) Chinese returned students have formed a Euro-American Alumni Association consisting of iQ members from various universities in Europe and Amer'ca. including a graduate from a Russian university. The executive committee con sists of Dr. Chiang Chu Lin, Mr. Peter Kwok. Dr. Lin118 words
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Article310 1946-12-27 3 Singapore, Wednesday. Prices quoted below are for picul weight except where otherwise stated. Foodstuffs:—Yesterday's quotwere "Meehoon'V Slam So. 1 $95; No. 2 $85; No. 3 $72; (ndo-China $65: Kedah $65 Rjse:--Siam No. I $95; No. 2 $B§. Siam glutinous rice $90; Sedah glutinous rice $75; Siam310 words
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Article66 1946-12-27 3 A.P. BERKELEY, California, Dec. 26—An expedition into the remote areas of South Africa will be undertaken in late spring oi early summer by the Museum of Palaentology of the University of California. It will conduct scientific research into palaentology and a study of the fossilsA.P. - 66 words
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65 1946-12-27 3 Reuter. HONGKONG, Dec. 26.—Three British firemen from the liner Arundel Castle were taken into custody following a fatal bawl In Kowloon last night in which sub-inspector Alexander Seddon Anderson of the Hongkong Police died of a fractured skull after being knocked down by theReuter. - 65 words
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39 1946-12-27 3 "Bathing Beauties Compete Tonight A Bathing Beauty Competition will be held tonight at the Odeon Cabaret. New World. A good number of entries have already been received and a bewildering array of the latest in hathing slips is expected.39 words
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Article40 1946-12-27 3 A.P. CAIRO, Dec. 25. Faud I University which closed on November 27 after the students had participated in violent antiBritish and anti-government demonstrations was permitted to reopen but 500 armed soldiers guarded against new dis-orders.--A. P.A.P. - 40 words
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172 1946-12-27 3 A Chinese youth, trapped by flames, burnt to death, and two others severely burnt and had to be removed to hospital at mid-day yesterday when a dilapidated Chinese house in Chin 6wee Road, off Havelock Road, was gutted by Are The fire172 words
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Article65 1946-12-27 3 Since the anti-Yaws campaign was started about a month ago. more than 500 persons have been given treatment for this disease (known locally as "Puru") in Province Wellesley. So fa- only part pf the Northern District ha been covered, but other districtwill also be visited in due course as the65 words
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Advertisement276 1946-12-27 3 Thousands rely on "Brooklax" Chocolate Laxatives for relic* I of Constipation. Try it and be convinced Obtainable everywhere. GREETINGS FROM ORIENT STAR NEWS CO.. A MERRY X'MAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO ALL OI R PATRONS. 108, North Bridge Road, SINGAPORE. Bi;;.::ig Selling if Tuning 1 Repairing We have276 words
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Advertisement205 1946-12-27 3 JUST UNPACKED PLASTIC GOODS FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM: jLadies-raincapes, Children-rainef«,pes, Children-knickers, Children jplaysuits, Children rompers, Baby-feeders, Spongebags, Tabiejmats. Bathing-caps, Kitchen-aprons, Badminton rackets covers I iScarves, etc. i Children Toys: Paddle-cars, Tricycles, Scooter s Etc. Inspections are Cordially Invited I AURORA LTD., Department store. Phone No. 3788 58 62 High Street,205 words
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Article560 1946-12-27 4 Iviuch the best comment an the food situation in this country is the reception n to Sir John Boyd Ori s tatement that in 1947 Malaya will be among those lerritories which can expect eighty per cent of their pre-war diet. Sir John was Tying, of course,560 words
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836 1946-12-27 4 W.N. Ewer - by W.N. Ewer It is a curious irony that by general assent the most important achievement of the United Nations Assembly was the disarmament resolution. When the Assembly met the disarmament bid did not figure on its agenda; nor does it seem to have836 words
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Article166 1946-12-27 4 Fish Give Love Calls Pout A.P. SAN DIEGO. California.— Mariners of the days of wooden sailing ships were not so wrong I after all when they talked of hearing sea worms crunching through the hulls, although the sounds might have come only from the bed- of snapping -hrimps Dr. MartinA.P. - 166 words
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Article185 1946-12-27 4 Thousands of Allied soldiers who otherwise would nave been dead are today inking about, well and n-jr, as The result of irt massage. Det ti s of the treatment were to the International College of Surgeons at Detroit by ohe London surgeon. Mr. Hamil 'on Bailey,185 words
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241 1946-12-27 4 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Sir.—l take off my hat to the Government for its generous act of granting a 2-months advance of salary and increasing the Cost of Living Allowance. But there are stiil some points regarding the clerical service which require clarification241 words
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Article267 1946-12-27 4 Sir—l have to refer to the recent Government announcement regarding Back Pay and to criticise the tendency of the Malayan Union Secretariat to issue ambiguous circulars. The circular on back pay ad cances states that this payment, U due to all those who reported back for duty267 words
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Article94 1946-12-27 4 Sir,—The night-soil from many house, in Kampong Kapo area has not been removed for months. I have written several letters to the authorities, but in vain. I understand that in som j plac s in thi, loca ity householders have had to bribe the collectors to do94 words
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Article135 1946-12-27 4 Sir.—There has been considerable talk in your papers both from the Government and the pubic regarding the question of lewing taxes on imported goods in Pineapore or In th-> Union Why cannot the Government adopt the very simple expedient of levying: import duties on goods at all places135 words
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Article138 1946-12-27 4 81r,—A business man enthusiastic over a new line, trumpets his publicity in the press finally to become totally engrossed, so much so that he would exhibit a brick off the wall to sell a house. There quite a big gap between the enthusiasm oi the printed word138 words
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Article131 1946-12-27 4 Sir.—One of the darkest roads in Katong i s Tembedng Road off East Coast Road, and in spite of the fact that this was brought to the notice of the Municipality nothing been done to alleviate the position. The reply that there i s a very131 words
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Article399 1946-12-27 4 Surveying Britain's recovery. Mr. Herbert Morrison, Lord President of the Council, confessed that the Government cannot yet cJaJ n a conclusive vict ,n on any one of the seven "peace fronts" on whie fa ..eonversion is fought. •But.'" he claimed at a Press conference in Lundon. ""this399 words
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Advertisement80 1946-12-27 4 The Finest Radio in the World available to the public at the Price. THE STATION MASTER It is easy to put a short-wave switch on a radio set and I U»< n Wave Stations on the dial. But is it easy to get those Station easy to hear them? Yes—if80 words
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163 1946-12-27 5 IPOH.—A SEVEN-MA N COMMITTEE OF OFFICIALS AND UNOFFICIALS HAS BEEN NAMED BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, TO CONDUCT AN EXTENSIVE PROBE INTO THE QUESTION OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY IN THE MALAYAN UNION AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO DEAL WITH THE PROBLEM. The163 words
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Article240 1946-12-27 5 inspectors of PeraL ired their Association d ofllcer-bearers, witL Sin Kan as president lire eng.ne uas been ni 'leiuk Anson il he old one whicn htu sent to Tapah. A suohas also been added v. brigade personnel. mmunitj radio-set hat .vailed by Uie Depanof Public Relations a^240 words
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Article69 1946-12-27 5 A.P. st Palm Beach. Florida. Dec. 25 Robert B. Cam ron of Lo; It s and Army nurse Captain Swicker of Brownville. were married to-day. I ir romance began in a Jap- ese prison camp. couple met while both prisoners in the Santo amp inA.P. - 69 words
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Article118 1946-12-27 5 Reuter. I XIJOLM (Airmail)—Th? government ha?, apd a delegation to inspect h property and other Es in the British zone of anj which were freed by agreement made between Swedish, Brit-sh, Frencn 3 American 'governments in mington last summer. Mostly industrialists, the delewill b i wellReuter. - 118 words
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Article466 1946-12-27 5 LONDON. Dec. 26.—Pandit Nehru s concepts have always been imaginative and in their range, they gu far beyond India, states an article in the current issue of the independent weekly Time and Tide The article His last effort in foreign policy is to start a Pan-As.an movement466 words
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Article73 1946-12-27 5 Reuter. ATHENS'. Dec. 26.—The Greek Government has ordered local military authorities in Macedonia to rehase and facilitate the rieparture at any time of a Russian military plane which made a forced landing on an airstrip at Heraklia. south of the Bulgarian frontier, one week ago.Reuter. - 73 words
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Article54 1946-12-27 5 Reuter. LONDON, Dec. 26.—FieldMarshal Viscount Montgomery of Alamein has been appointed Colonel of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment in succession to Colonel C. T. Tomes, who retires on January 1. Field-Marshal Montgomery is r.lso colonel commandant of the Parachute Regiment, the Royal Tank Regiment and theReuter. - 54 words
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201 1946-12-27 5 A.P. FRANKFURT. Dec. 26—Mildred Giliars said in an interview here on Wednesday night that she became a "Axis ally" because the German radio gave her the "outlet for dramatic expression I had always sought". Miss Gillars. 37, was arrested in Berlin last MarchA.P. - 201 words
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Article143 1946-12-27 5 A.P. NEW YORK, Dec. 26.—The United States is likely to enjoy a substantial Increase In foreign trade in 1947 while at the same time experiencing domestic business recession, some economists predict. This is not a paradox. In fact a recession here could encourage foreign trade.A.P. - 143 words
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Article134 1946-12-27 5 A.P. ABOARD THE U.S.S. MOUNT OLYMPUS. Dec. 26.—0n the whitecapped oc an near the bottom of the world nmp 4.000 men assigned to the T-vted States Navy's Antarctic expedition spent a strange gay Christmas yesterday* While th: lonely lookouts on the co d wind-swept decks stooA.P. - 134 words
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Article464 1946-12-27 5 Reuter. RANGOON f —TT Aung San, Deputy Chairman of Burma's Interim Government, told Reuter that, though he had planned to pay a visit to India during December, he would Dot bo able to carry out the programme. He was not sure when he woiUd be ablo toReuter. - 464 words
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104 1946-12-27 5 Nobel awards.. Distinguished scientists received their Nobel Prize awards from King Gustav of Sweden in a brilliant ceremony held in the Concert Hall, Stockholm, on Dec. 10. Photo shows: Nobel Prizewinners after receiving their awards: From left to right: Professor P. W. Bridgman, of Harvard University (Physics): James B. Sumner,-A.P. Photo - 104 words
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Article336 1946-12-27 5 Reuter. DAIREN. Dec. 24.—Soviet Russia intends to retain lull ex ntrol or tne city ot Dairen— gat way to Manchuria—and will keep military rorces there until alter the peace treaty signed with Japan, it was learned- This will be done under a technical definition orReuter. - 336 words
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69 1946-12-27 5 A.P. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.—Resumption of U. S. government operation differential subsidies to shipping lines as on Jan. 1 were announced on Wednesday by the U. S. Maritime Commission. The subsidies were suspended when America entered the War. They are intended to enable American operatorsA.P. - 69 words
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Article53 1946-12-27 5 Thrapston. Dec. 25— Jack Mantle of Thrapston. Northants. sentenced by a courtmartial in November to 12 months' imprisonment for desertion from the Navy after five years' exemplary service in the Army during the war, will be freed from Maidstone Prison early in the New Year. His sentence has been reviewed53 words
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321 1946-12-27 5 A.P. WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.—Representatives of foreign governments attached to the United Nations who allegedly address "meetings sponsored by Communist fronts" were criticised on Thursday in a report put before th*3 House Committee on Un-American activities. The report was submitted by Ernie Adamson. enief Counsel toA.P. - 321 words
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Article39 1946-12-27 5 A.P. Moscow. Dec. 25—A Soviet flotilla of nine warships and one large equipment vessel left for northern Russian waters for an Antarctic expedition, the press announced. The expedition is headed by the Soviet polar explorer Voronin. --A.P.A.P. - 39 words
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Article74 1946-12-27 5 Reuter. the meantime the Muslims miglv well take a leaf out of book and revive Pan-Islam and Khalifatism and all the rest, and snatch the leadership of Asia from nis nands. In ail thi no one in Delhi seems to have thought of China, whose claim to leadership is secular.Reuter. - 74 words
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Article96 1946-12-27 5 Reuter. TOKIO. Dec. 26.—Over 700,000 people are unemployed in Tokio and the figure is growing daily, according to the municipal authorities who attribute this situation to the collapse of war indu>trie- and repatriation from abroad. Another 200.000 of Tokio's inare doing only odd jobs orReuter. - 96 words
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Article42 1946-12-27 5 NEW DELHI. Dec. 25.--The Government announced that cholera had taken a heavy death toll in recent weeks in che United province of Bihar and Bengal. In the United Provinces alone 203 deaths were recorded in the week ending Dec. 14. *j42 words
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Advertisement37 1946-12-27 5 ROBBERY! f Rumour is current that "DILLINGER" He robbed 16 banks; broke jail 4 times; committed 9 murders the deadliest robber is now somewhere in Smgapore. $15,000 Reward will be given to any one who will informJhejaw^of37 words
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Advertisement67 1946-12-27 5 UVE3LY AS A Hk's a sturdy young rascal well developed, glowing with health, and, although lie sleeps his head off, he's full of fun and vitality in his waking moments. It's because he's a Lactogen baby. Lactogen is a specially prepared infants' food, and gives him the nourishment he needs67 words
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313 1946-12-27 6 Padang Rugger S.C.R.C. 18 pis. Singapore Indians: 6 pis. Displaying superiority in the scrum, and possessing better speed and stamina, Chinese trounced Indians at Rugger yesterday on the Padang by 18 points to six The Indian threes, however, were always dangerous when in possession. Kuldip313 words
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Article134 1946-12-27 6 Reuter. ADELAIDE. Dec 26.—Queens iand won the tos~, against South Australia on the second day or the Sheffield Shield match here thi- morning, no play being pos sible yesterday owing to rain Queensland took the first knock and had collected 262 lor Aye when stumps wereReuter. - 134 words
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Article115 1946-12-27 6 At the Election Mooting held on Saturday, Dec. 21 at the YiI.CA. the following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing year: President: —Mr. Soh Ghee Soon; Vice-President: Dr. Poh Chee Juay; Hon. Treasurer: Mr. Lim Chong Mm (re-elected*: Hon. Secretary: Mr. Looi Eng San (re-elected); Asst. Secretary:115 words
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350 1946-12-27 6 (Tribune Staff Reporter) PENANG, Thurs.— The biggest crowd since the reoccupation turned up to see the opening day's races of the Penang Turf Club's Christmas and New Year Meet today. The weather was fine and the going shghtly yielding. In the sixth race which ended350 words
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Article222 1946-12-27 6 (Tribune Staff Reporter) Nai Som Peng (143 i lbs.) won the Singapore welterweight title and silver belt donated by Dr. C. J. Raglar in the title fight against Jimmy Welch last night at the New World Arena, winning by a t.k.0.. referee Guy Vaz stopping222 words
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Article39 1946-12-27 6 A.P. LONDON. Dec. 27 —The Foreign Office announced on Wednesday night that after Jan. I, French citizens and British subjects will not need visas to travel between France and the United Kingdom. Valid passports will, however be required. —APA.P. - 39 words
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Article421 1946-12-27 6 Combined Army: 5 Combined Navy: 2 Fielding a strong side, the Combined Army proved themselves superior when they defeated the Combined Navy by 5-2 in a soccer match watched by a good crowd at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. The Army, whoso forwards showed tint* opportunism, deserved421 words
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Article124 1946-12-27 6 Reuter. TOKIO, Dec. 26.-In replying to the congratulatory message from U.S. Secretary of State Jame* F. Byrnes, praising him as a soldier and statesman. General Douglas Mac Arthur. head of SCAP. invited the Secretary to visit Japan to emphasize the importance of America's inherent interest in theReuter. - 124 words
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Advertisement268 1946-12-27 6 SEASON EXTENDED! /flVRo§^\ to-day: v|*Ar I f Qn 11 a.m.—2 p.m.-»445 p.m. 6.30 p.m.—9.15 p.m. ()|M*llillg THOUSANDS To-M«rr, m HAVE SEEN AND yvrr cr r THRILLED BY THE lnC VEEN'S MOST AMAZING TARZAN MIGHTIEST OF PANORAMA OP TARZAKS! THRILL 1,000 Sg-ASftS BRAND-NEW THRILLS! Dramas in breath-taking G&rv Immensity I STUNTS!268 words
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Article350 1946-12-27 7 Wolves Win Again, With Only Seconds To Spare LONDON, Dec. 26. -Amid some snooks of the holiday soccer programme Woh erhampton Wanderers rated by some of their supporters as the best team for years stand supreme at the top of the First Division four points in front350 words
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Article279 1946-12-27 7 Reuter. London. Dec. 26. Boxing Day football results.— ENGLISH LEAGUE FIRST DIVISION Blackpool I, Blackcurti Rvrs. 0. Brentford 2. Shelfield Utd. 1. Charlton Ath. 0. Grimsby T. it Derby .Co. 5, Everton 1. Huddersfield 1. Aston Villa 0 Liverpool 2. Stoke City 0. IVlanchestPr Utd. 1. 'BoltonReuter. - 279 words
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Article257 1946-12-27 7 Top And Bottom Top and bottom positions in tlie English Football League, inclusive of Christmas and Boxing Day matcn results: FIRST DIVISION P W L D F A Pts. Wolves 23 16 5 2 46 23 34 Liverpool 2« 13 6 4 62 31 30 MiddleSbQTO257 words
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Article40 1946-12-27 7 Reuter. SHANGHAI, Dec. 26.—Financial markets opened weak this morning with the gold dollar Jars and one ounce gold bar /etching only 5,800 Chinese dol--316,000. The Quotations later, however, made a sharp recovery, closing this afternoon at 6,100 and 328,000 respectively,—Reuter.Reuter. - 40 words
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Article106 1946-12-27 7 Reuter. LONDON. Dec 26.--Rugby Union results: Blackheath 11. Racing Club de France 0. Rosslyn Park 41. Public Schools 3 Aberavon 0. Neath 50 Bath 12. Old Blues is Bristol 3. Pontypooi It, Cardiff 14. Wasps 3 Gloucester 6. Old Merchant Taylors 3 Headinglev 20. Manchester s Leicester 32.Reuter. - 106 words
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Article165 1946-12-27 7 FROM FIELD TO TURF Reuter. LONDON, Dec. 26.—General Sir Mile? Dempsey, Commander-in-Chief, Middle East, is to retire at his own request from July 1. 1947, to take up a civil appointment, the War Office announced today. He has accepted the Home Secretary's invitation to becorr« chairman ofReuter. - 165 words
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Article25 1946-12-27 7 A.P. New York. Dec 26.—The Christmas holiday death toll throughout th? United States as at early Thursday morning reached 236. There were 199 traffic fatalities—A.P.A.P. - 25 words
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181 1946-12-27 7 Reuter. MELBOURNE. Dec. 26.-Open-ing their Sheffield Shield game, New South Wales took the first knock against Victoria, and were dismissed for 205 to which Victoria replied with 154 for one when stumps were drawn New South Wales opened brightly, hittingReuter. - 181 words
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Article53 1946-12-27 7 Singapore Indians vs. 61 R.A.S.C. at soccer on Satutday, Jalan Besar: O. M. Angullia, Chelliah. Kartar Singh, P. Ramoo, A. Rahim, S. D. Williams. M. Sattar, T. C. Balan, Paul Davis, Samad, Paul Anugranam. Maiimuthu, Vijeyretnam, Krishna amy. Baboo Kadir, Balasubiaroanlon, S, R. S. Naidu. K. R.53 words
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Article, Illustration315 1946-12-27 7 MELBOURNE, Dec. 26.— The United States Davis Cup Tennis players, Ted Sc-hroeder and John Kramer, took the first two singles matches and placed the United States team in a commanding lead in a hid to wresc the Davis cup from the crack Australian team.315 words
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Advertisement313 1946-12-27 7 Owing To Trettiendous Success, Stvsoti Extended To-day 3 Shows 2.30—6.00—9.30 pan: prrirmtt ««5»? Directed by Today: 3.30 ana 7.30 p.m. Tomorrow and Sunday. 3 Shows 1.30. 5. 8.30 p.m. The mythological masterpiece nailed by the holiday crowds as a real masterpiece! Brilliant and inspiring story! KUBERA KUCHELA' (In Tamils with313 words
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Advertisement232 1946-12-27 7 Opening Today: 3, 7, 9.15 P.M. Action beyond woras to describe with Humphrey Bogart AlexisJSnijUi Daily. 3. 7. 9.15 p.m. Frontier Scouts' Courage Recalled! "FIGHTING WITH KIT CARSON" (Final chaps.) with Johnny Mack Brown I Rose 1 1 L I f GREAT WORLD PARK Opening Tonight; 7, 9.15 p.m. Super232 words
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476 1946-12-27 8 Scheme To Make Arabia World's Biggest Oil Producer Reuter. LONDON. Dec. 26.—The Anglo-Iranian Oil Company and the American Standard Oil Company are to investigate jointly, the possibility of building a pioeline from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean, the AngloIranian Company statedReuter. - 476 words
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295 1946-12-27 8 Reuter. HONG KONG, Dec. 26.—There is no immediate prospect of the Government lifting the moratorium, which has been in force since the re-occupation of i g Ron?, according to Air. R. R. Todd. Ac i ins Colonial Secretary, in reply to a questionReuter. - 295 words
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188 1946-12-27 8 Reuter. BOMBAY. Dec. 26 -Justice M C Chagla. who was a member oi the Indian delegation to the United Nations Assembly, today denied that there wa< any "ah-nin.nt between the Slav El v i and the Indian delegation during the United Nations sessions."Reuter. - 188 words
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Article151 1946-12-27 8 A.P. BASEL. D?c. 26—Di. Stephen WUe, a member cf the Executive oi tr.e Jewish Agency, predicted that Dr. Chaim Weizmann of London would remain at the helm of the World Zionist Organization and tha; the Zionists would participate in the Palestine conference in London next month.A.P. - 151 words
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Article132 1946-12-27 8 Reuter. SYDNEY, Dec. 26.-Twenty-one yachts fitted with radar equipment started from Sydney narbour at 11 a.m. today on the annual 690-mile race to Hobart, Tasmania. The radar gi-ar enables aircraft of the Australian Air Force to keep watch over them and provide daily reports of the raceReuter. - 132 words
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Article83 1946-12-27 8 Reuter. Miami Beach. Florida Dec. 20 -Lord Beaverorcok. proprietor of the London •'Daily Express'" has been flown irom Aassuu .n Bahamas to enter St. Francis Hospital here, it wa-, reported to-day. Lord Beaverbro: k Is sufTering from a chest aiim nt. actormn* to Dr DonaldReuter. - 83 words
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Article61 1946-12-27 8 Reuter. RANGOON. Airmail >. One thousand, one-hundred and fifty cases of dacoity. robbery and nurder Were reported t... the police authorities m Burma during the month of November, according tc official statistics published here Out ot the 1.150 cases of crimes ot violence reported inReuter. - 61 words
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Article59 1946-12-27 8 A.P. FRANKFURT, Dec. 26.—Reliable sources here said on Wednesday that it was likely Fritz Thyssen. German industrialist, would not be tried by the American Tribunal nt Nuremberg because of the lack of evidence. The tria' of German industralists charged with war crimes, among whom Thyssen now isA.P. - 59 words
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Article84 1946-12-27 8 Reuter. LONDON, Dec. 26—Britain's leading marine engineers are Working on a new machinery for destroyers which if successful, nay bring big changes in the design of this class of warship. Details of tne machinery arc likely to remair a secret for many months. Completed working drawingsReuter. - 84 words
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Article53 1946-12-27 8 MOSCOW, Dec. 126.—The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet announced on Wednesday that the city of Pillau in what formerly was German east Prussia has been renamed Baltiisk. The city is on the Baltic sea coast, in the east Prussian section, taken over by the USSR and53 words
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Article52 1946-12-27 8 Berlin. Dec. 26— The American authorises here have officially demanded from the Frrnch an exnlanatlon of the reports that, they have been stripping the industries from other sectiono of their zone in Germany and transferring them *nto Saar around which they have now established a new cus52 words
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Article226 1946-12-27 8 A.P. MEXICO CITY.-Natalia Sedov, widow of former Red Army chief Leon Trotsky, may be forced by financial troubles to leave her spaciou- suburban nome near here where her husband was killed on August 20. 13-iO, according to word from her frit nds During Trotsky's exile, heA.P. - 226 words
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Article177 1946-12-27 8 A.P. TOKYO, Dec. 27. —A drab recit*. oi the prisoner of war camp horrors before the International Military Tribunal for the Far East herr, wa* enlivened by the showing today of a tour-reel Japanese propaganda film with the comments by survivors who were forced toA.P. - 177 words
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Article263 1946-12-27 8 Reuter. SYDNEY. V Diversity physiologists are appealing for the assistance of "GO nervous men' 1 foi i.„ arch tests of emotional reactions to loud noises. Aim of the lest- is to help un- de! standing and treatment of 1 tx-Servicenun -uffering from war Utuio-es. o.antsReuter. - 263 words
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Article70 1946-12-27 8 A.P. TOKYO. Dec. 26.—The observations during the inspection of the British Commonwealth troops area.; here have led Australia's Minister for the Army, Mr. Cyril Chamber, to the decision that representative* of all the nations with troops til that region should meet in Japan toA.P. - 70 words
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Article79 1946-12-27 8 PERTH. AUSTRALIA—One of the World's oddest jails is a bottle tree (adansonia gregori) which is Used as a prison at Hillgrove, a few miler from Wyndham in Western Australia. The 35-foot high tree is about 60 feet around the trunk and a hole has been cut just79 words
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Article57 1946-12-27 8 A.P. NEW YORK, Dec. 26.—Mr. David Sarnoff, President of the Radio Corporation of America, says that television "will be ready to play its first big role in the 1948 Presidential elections and may change the campaign technique. "The television camera has already scanned the national politicalA.P. - 57 words
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Article34 1946-12-27 8 A.P. NEW YORK, Dec. 26.—The holiday death-toil throughout the United States since Christmas eve mounted to 162 including 142 traffic deaths. Forty of them were in California alone. —A.P.A.P. - 34 words
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103 1946-12-27 8 Reuter. SYDNEY, Dec. 2G-A :rowc of 40.000 saw W. Kelss Haxton by Fresco out of Spearfoot win the Sydney Summer Cup over one mile and rive fur longs at Randwick here today at 10 to one. The winner who was set to carry 6Reuter. - 103 words
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96 1946-12-27 8 A.P. WASHINGTON, Do. 27.-The Dairen incident «M > as far as the State Department m* concerned, the Departmei officer, Lincoln White. sa d day. He expressed the opinion there was no ultimatum involved in r he warning by Soviet jOciftU at last Week to American navalA.P. - 96 words
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Obituary100 1946-12-27 8 LONDON. Dec. 26—Sir Cruise, surgeon -oculist t.. Mary, mother of Kins; who died on Tuesday. i'-'" 1 soldiers in the 19H war blindness. While serving in the m.-dic-u branch of the British Arm> in he invented- the chain vi-<" attachment to the rim of tinhelmet. It wasReuter - 100 words
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