Malaya Tribune, 5 February 1947
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Title Section51 1947-02-05 1 The Malaya Tribune B y THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE THE ONLY NATIONAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA Now printed simultaneously in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur. Ipoh Penang. 'Phone Numbers: Editor 58U Editorial 5811 Advertising 5812 Circulation Accounts 2005 PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1947 TEN CENTS. The Malaya Tribune WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5,51 words
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Article189 1947-02-05 1 untitled Adelaide, Weds. and Washbrook Dec ssary runs tn eir third con>ecupartnership, in rer, but in the k was dls>ehind wicket by gland wicket had falter with the score :at •k made 39. d Hutton. and the d »wn Edrich t settle down, ly on run189 words
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Article24 1947-02-05 1 ,s t innings 487 122 filler 141 not out>. *ND, 2nd INNS ■-ns b Lindwail 16 Extras 0 ""r 2 wkts.) 16424 words
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Article22 1947-02-05 1 I J -General I/>ul s mander of French c Province of Tongflihtlng in Northon his way •t. was announced22 words
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339 1947-02-05 1 PARLIAMENT TOLD 'THEY'RE NOT STRIKE BREAKERS' (Tribune Staff Heporter) The Tribune understands that the repatriation of Japanese surrendered personnel from Singapore and Malaya will begin next month. There has been no definite official statement to this effect from the military authorities here,339 words
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72 1947-02-05 1 WASHINGTON, Feb. 4. President Truman, accepting the credentials of Dr. Josip Winiewicz. new Polish Ambassador to the United States today, declared the Polish Provincial Government had failed to fulfil its pledge to hold free elections. "It is a cause of deep concern72 words
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Article44 1947-02-05 1 LONDON. Feb. 4. -On instructions ot Mr. Ernest Bevin, Foreign Secretary, the British Embassy in Warsaw hay? made it wideiy known in Poland that thp British Government "give no countenance or suDport whatever to underground movements hostile lo the Polish Provisional Government.'44 words
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Article63 1947-02-05 1 Reuter. Colombo, Feb 4—Oen. Sir Neil Ritchie, Commander-in-Chief. Southeast Asia Land Forces, who is en route to Singapore to take up his post, arrived here in the transport Andes today. After a short slWy here when he will be the guest of the GovernorReuter. - 63 words
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123 1947-02-05 1 A taxi-driver. Lin Mung Leong, was found dead with his throat slit in his taxi, No. S 7191 yesterday afternoon on the Siglap Road. The body was seen by a passer-by. who reported to the Police. Investigations are proceeding. GUN DUEL At 7.30 p m.123 words
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Article128 1947-02-05 1 NEW DELHI. Feb. 4.—Viscount Wavell and Pandit Nehru have conferred on ihe Muslin L*»?&ue'* resolution to reject the Constitu ent Assembly. Lord Wavell was t«id to be lip it 1 at the League's attitude because it placed their nominees in the interim government ir. a "delicate"128 words
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Article38 1947-02-05 1 LONDON, Feb. 4—An indirect potato rationing scheme to bring under government control the last of the big three of food staples— meat, bread and potatoes—was announced today by the Food Minister, Mr. John Strachey, at a press conference.38 words
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Article121 1947-02-05 1 U.P. LIVERPOOL. Feb. 4,-A former local Beauty Queen, charged with killing her five-year-old twin daughters, was saved from the death penalty to-day by evidence that she was in an advanced state of pregnancy. She was sentenced to life imprisonment after the court at her murderU.P. - 121 words
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243 1947-02-05 1 (Tribune Staff Reporter) A second gang of extortioners has been apprehended by the C.I.D. The gang, it is learned, consist of four Cantonese and Khehs and are known as the "Hak Hut Tong", which means "Black Blood Party". They usually mark their letters with a243 words
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Article65 1947-02-05 1 LONDON. Rb. 4.~The Foreign Secretary Mr. Bevin loda y added his signature to those of the former American Secretary of State. Mr. Byrne>. and the Soviet Foreign Minister. M. Molotov. to the peace treaties with Italy. Rumania. Hungary, Bulgaria and Finlana. The ceremony was technically private65 words
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272 1947-02-05 1 U.P. AMISPARA. India. Feb. 4.— Mohandas K. Gandhi said today that the racial discrimination implied in the "white" policy of various countries might be the seed of a war more violent than the last. Gandhi made the statement during a brief talkU.P. - 272 words
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302 1947-02-05 1 LONDON, Feb. 4.—At the Palestine Conference this afternoon the Arab delegations definitely rejected any form of partition. The Conference has been adjourned to an indefinite date. A government spokesman meanwhile said a decision on the question would be reached by the British302 words
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116 1947-02-05 1 BATAVIA. Feb. 4.-The Indonesian delegation for the signing of the agreement with the Netherlands Government left Batavia today for Jogjakarta, central Java, with the agreement unsigned, it was officially disclosed tonight. The Dutch spokesman said tnat there had been disagreement over the interpretation of the116 words
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Advertisement28 1947-02-05 1 FASHION SHOES SPECIALISTS Ready-made or Madc-to-Order Season Trading Co. 57 High St., Singapore. A WINNER EVERY TIME Mode tii England FOR THOSE WHO ENJOY GOOD SMOKING 11 y28 words
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Article89 1947-02-05 2 Reuter. CAIRO, Feb. 4.—Three British non-commissioned Officers tried by a court martial last month on a charge of conpiracy to cause mutiny, were found guilty when the findings of the court were promulgated today. All the three were sentenced to five years' imprisonment, but theReuter. - 89 words
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Article27 1947-02-05 2 JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 3.—The Siamese twins born to a native family at Dun- otay. East Rand, during the weekend died today Jtlst before they were to be X-rayed.27 words
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236 1947-02-05 2 123 Killed In Hongkong River-Steamer Disaster UP. One hundred and twenty-three lives were lost when the British river steamer Sai-On, 1,950 tons, was gutted in Hong Kong harbour yesterday. Many of the passengers were trapped below because the portholes arid passages hadUP. - 236 words
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Article98 1947-02-05 2 Reuter. NEW DELHI, Feb. 4.—The International Labour Organisation Mission Which is now here will Visit Ceylon, Malaya, Burma, Siam PhilipIndochina and China after completing its study of labour -'onditions in India. Dr. P. P. Piilai. chairman of the Mission, said today. He added: "The Mission isReuter. - 98 words
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159 1947-02-05 2 Malacca, Tues.—The Malay Pergerakan Party in a resolution clarifying its stand vis-a-vis the Federation plan, has denounced the/tnti-Federation campaign conducted by the Pan-Malayan Joint Council of Actionand voiced full support for the UMNO. The following resolution was passed by the Party at a159 words
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Article225 1947-02-05 2 A new cltfb was opened in Penang a few days ago—the Kampar. The Taiping Public Restaurant is introducing satay" to patrons at 25 cents for 10 sticks. For failing to comply with the Pries Control Ordinance in not displaying his Price Control Licence, the manager of Whiteaway225 words
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Article45 1947-02-05 2 LAHORE, Feb. 3— Eleven Muslim women Were arrested today when a Women's procession demonstrated in front of the Punjab Government secretariat. The Governor Sir Evan Jenkin>, was in his office while ihe demonstration was taking place near the main entrance to the building.45 words
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Article106 1947-02-05 2 Hundreds thronged the Happy World covered stadium last night to witness the Far East Products Exhibition organised by various Chinese farming combines on the island. The exhibition which will also be open tonight is under the patronage of Mr. R. E. Holttum, Director of the Botanic Gardens.106 words
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Article26 1947-02-05 2 The preliminary meeting of the Singapore Traffic Advisory Committee will be held today at 4 in the Council Chamber, Government Bui'ding Empress Place. Singapore.26 words
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Article25 1947-02-05 2 BOMBAY, Feb. 3—The Maharaja of Ratlam, the 67-year-old internationally known polo player and sportsman, died today. He served in France in the first World War.25 words
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Advertisement575 1947-02-05 2 SITUATIONS VACANT i EUROPEAN Import House seeks experienced Store-keeper. Must be conversant with handling and shipping as well as customs clearance of General Mercnandise. Please reply stating salary required to Box No. A 466 M.T. GOVERNMENT TRADE SCHOOL SINGAPORE Radio Instructor required for The Trade School, Singapore. Applicants should have575 words
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Advertisement483 1947-02-05 2 NOTICES. Re~THONG SOO CHYE, deceased All creditors and other persons having any claims against the estate of Thong Soo Chye deceased. late of 107. McNan Road, Singapore, who died in or around Singapore on or after the 20th day of February, 1942. are required to send particulars of their clams,483 words
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Advertisement243 1947-02-05 2 SHIPPING Silver Line KERR STEAMSHIP CO. INC. NEW YORK GENERAL AGENTS SAILINGS To Halifax and New York MV. "DERWFNTHALL" Singapore SHB. Godowns 28 29 Agents' HADDEN ft COMPANY, LIMITED. Chartered Bank Chambers Phone Nos are:— 7052. 6802. The Ho Hong Steamship Co. (1932) Ltd. Phones B£il6, 6769. HONG SLANG" due243 words
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Advertisement526 1947-02-05 2 SHIPPING j IN SINGAPORE Agents For Malayan itailn<i Vs AND «,l l LINE FOR LONDON, ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM CHINA AND JAPAN. I GLENBEG For U.K. Continent Febmarv m IPORT "wmMj 2 IIOUISBOURQ from U.K. G 17-18 jSAMWYE from UJL G 8-9 DUKE OF ATHENS from U.K. March SAILINGS TO SAIGON,526 words
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Article301 1947-02-05 3 Singapore, Wednesday. Prices quoted below are for picul weight except where otherwise stated. Foodstuffs:— Yesterday's quotwere "Meehoon": Siam No. 1 $87£. Rice: Siam No. 1 $105; No 2 $103. Rice milling: Siam $40; Glutinuous rice; Siam $85 Rock Sugar:—ss2. "G u1 a" Malacca:—Superior QL-nty $41. Wnite301 words
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Article236 1947-02-05 3 The British Council has awarded two scholarships to Singapore and the Malayan Union. The->e will, be tenable for one academic year in any University or other institution in the United Kingdom which can best provide the course required by the successful candidate. The award for these British236 words
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Obituary68 1947-02-05 3 The death occurred on Monday, at the General HosDital. Singapore, of Mr. T. P Vffpo Nair. Station Master. Layanar Lavang. Th« late Mr. Nair who was #0 vearw old. leaves behind a widow and fivp children, lie was wio vounaer brother of Mr T- N P.68 words
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Article124 1947-02-05 3 Approximately forty buses from the "feeder" routes that are taking th. place of the main ST.C. bus routes are accompanied by armed police, in order *o prevent possible intimidation since they came out to relieve civilian workers alter the Singapore Traction Company workers struck work on124 words
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313 1947-02-05 3 No Change In Busmen's Strike Si tua Hon (Tribune Staff Reporter) "The doors are open, the buses are in, and we are all in too: it is entirely up to the men to come back to work and take the buses ou313 words
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295 1947-02-05 3 (Tribune Staff Reporter) Results of the talks he held with the Secretary of State for the Colonies on the White Paper published for teee elections in Singapore Will be shortly on their way out hero, said the Colonial Secretary, Mr. P.A.B. McKerron. who295 words
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Article132 1947-02-05 3 (Tribune Staff Reporter) Th? first new trolley buses ordered by the Singapore Traction Company will begin to arrive from June onwards, announced the General Manager of the S.T.C, Mr. A. A. Ewing, yesterday. Mr. Ewing said that orders placed last year included a fleet of132 words
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Article102 1947-02-05 3 (Tribune Staff Mr. Tai Quee-seng. Vice Minister for Overseas Affairs of the Chinese Kuomintang. arrived in Singapore yesterday evening by flying-boat accompanied by his secretary, Mr. Lim Kaysin. He is in Malaya on a goodwill mi-sion to study Chinese local affairs Interviewed at Kallang Airport.102 words
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Article289 1947-02-05 3 (Tribune Staff Reporter). General Sir Richard O Connor. X.C.8., D.5.0.. MC-, Adjutant General to the Forces, who is on a world tour inspecting British troop installations, arrived here yesterday evening from Hong Kong. Preceded by a heavy rainstorm .md with leaden skies lending a dismal aspect to289 words
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Article83 1947-02-05 3 There seems to i>=> some misunderstanding; of the organisation si the Trade Union D<M,r.rtmcnt in Malaya as a result of Mr. Brazie/.. statement in the first week of the Municipal workers' strike, says a Press notice. It is v PanMalayan Department with Mr. J. Brazier at its83 words
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Article435 1947-02-05 3 (Tribune Staff Reporter; An appeal to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. Arthur Creech-Jones, to investigate the cause of his recent ''misstatement" in the House of Commons on the Singapore Municipal strike situation was cable H .Yesterday to London by a special strike committee, representing435 words
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Advertisement102 1947-02-05 3 WORLD'S L ARC EST MANUFACTURER j |OF COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATORS HfCCRAY S 1947 MODELS EXPECTED SOON Consult us for your requirements J SOLE AGENTS FOR SINGAPORE, MALAYAN UNION, SARAWAK AND 8.N.8. jTHE MARDEN CO. M m 1 I 82. Orchard Road, Cablegrams "MARDEN.". f .1 Singapore. j I 15, ALEXANDRA S/MGAfOA*102 words
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Article447 1947-02-05 4 The outstanding peculiarity about the war in IndoChina is that it should attract so little attention abroad. For two months now there has been no disguising the fact that France is busy re-establishing her pre-war authority. Not even the French have bothered to disguise it. The French Colonial447 words
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862 1947-02-05 4 Professor A.M. Low - by Professor A.M. Low U.P. The first of the two atomic piles now being built at Britain's principal atomic research station at Harwell will be ready shortly. In Britain, research on atomic energy is being stepped up. Although world interest appears mainly centred on theU.P. - 862 words
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Article149 1947-02-05 4 has become so prevalent in China that statistics of the Chinese Maritime Customs no longer can be relied on In analyzing China trad?, the Far Eastern Economic review reported- The Customs preventive service is not equipped to cope with highly efficient smuggling organizations, while more and149 words
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675 1947-02-05 4 WASHINGTON—Another science has followed physics and medicine into the atomic regions. This time it is geology, which, using two of the basic atomic elements as new tools, already has found that the eartn is quite different from what it was thought to be in the675 words
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339 1947-02-05 4 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Sir —If Mr. Samy expects any sympathy from anybody, it certainly cannot be irom the ST.C. bus-using public whos>3 hatred for the S.T.C. employees is beyond description and is increasing daily. That the employees, especially the conductors, aro rude, insolent339 words
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Article425 1947-02-05 4 Sir. —I wonder whether the Malayan JJnion Government is i considering reviving 'the "Etij bery and Corruption Committee'' I which we used to have in prewar days. The sooner It into being, the better; otherwise what use will it be when the public have been425 words
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Article99 1947-02-05 4 Sir.—lt has been noted from an article appearing in your paper on Sunday. February 2nd. that taxi passengers are advis-d not to pay more than the usual fare for a single seat in a taxi which is between 30—60 cents depending on the distance travelled. In99 words
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Article149 1947-02-05 4 Sir,—It to the wnurs that tne Police are not able ta tackle in Singapore May tne writers of this ncit >'jj. gest mat the C I D. shouid taj UU3 lead and not the victias Nearly 1U0 per cent, oi tht lua Printing Presses are victims who dare not149 words
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Article119 1947-02-05 4 Sir—Today education is Migrant in Malaya inst ad >4 the standard improving by introducing suojecu such as sciencf chemistry, biology etc. Is it because the Education autnuritido not take mucn interest inou* Education? Even the local Chinese schools teach tn-;- above subjects and can afford even t equip119 words
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Miscellaneous46 1947-02-05 4 STRANGE AS IT SEEMS By Ernes^ A 30,000-T0N ROUND V battleship was ONCE CONSIDERED BY THE U.S. NAVV/ ITS GUMS WERt FIXCD 'i\ AND SIGHTED BV T*) 111 TILTING THE SHIP/" HfffSjg I?; Ll CONTACT ,f4 w« U*.I*4 S, f U V r Of*Alr.,K C J46 words
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Article, Illustration1120 1947-02-05 5 The Work Of The RSD HOW THE ARMY TURNS THE OLD INTO NEW n Reporter) I Stores Depot i.j' ire, has insind re-issued articles oi Ue Army in the I likened to i old." Its job unworthy Army articles ol usage, and1,120 words
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Article93 1947-02-05 5 U.P. SHANGHAI, Feb. 4.—The Exchange Bankers, who are notorious for "counter snatching" due to the high handling charges, turned up a new racket. They have classified United States banknotes under three groups: Brand new notes which never have been folded or soiled will get full black-marketU.P. - 93 words
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Article59 1947-02-05 5 Reuter. KHARTOUM, Feb. 3.—Pro-Egyp-tian elements threw stones at Government mosque?' at Atbara headquarters of the railway system of Sudan late last night injuring the Governor of the Province and the Assistant District Commissioner—both British oflkials. The stonings occurred 'taring the celebrations of Mouled El Nabi (Prophet's Birthday). FourteenReuter. - 59 words
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515 1947-02-05 5 OUR FINANCIAL SECTION (from Our Own Correspondent) By airmail this weeK, t lengthy report by the Labour Government on tik ec< nomic position of the United Kingdom has been received and it makes very unpalatable reading for thosa who want to receive more money515 words
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Article69 1947-02-05 5 The local share market was closed yesterday on the occasion of Thaipusam Festival, but indications from overseas suggest that markets will be about unchanged on the whole. There were buying inquiries for Kamuntings at 10/7* with sellers at 10/10*. Some Southern Kintas were dealt in at 1269 words
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Article121 1947-02-05 5 (Tribune Staff Reporter* A cable, conveying their sympathy and support for the Vietnam* people's struggle for national independence, was despatched to President Ho Chi Minh of the Republic of Vietnam! last n i g h t by the MJP.A.J.A Ex-Service Comrades Association, Singapore. The cable u121 words
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Article109 1947-02-05 5 The desirability of aiding the Vietnam regime was expressed by representatives of 58 associations who met last night at an "antiImperialist" conference at the headquarters of the Malayan Communist Party, Queen Street. Earlier during the meeting a representative body was formed by the name of the109 words
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Article118 1947-02-05 5 In letters to the press, the Singapore Ratepayers Association has drawn attention to the necessity of burning or burying as much rubbish as possible during the strike of Municipal Workers. The letter says: *»In the conge-ted area?, it Is suggested that all refu:-e should be dumped118 words
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Article52 1947-02-05 5 Copper coins are trickling into circulation again after a lapse of several years. At one of the big department stores in town yesterday, customers were surprised to »cc copper coins included in their change. These coins, said the manager, had been paid in by the general52 words
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489 1947-02-05 5 "Hung Hai" Detained Searched Three Times Off Semarang SKIPPER'S ALLEGATIONS OF DUTCH HARASSING In a report describing how his ship the "Hung Hai" had been thrice detained and searched before her was discharged into a lighter off Semarang, and how the acts were repeated three times on her return trip489 words
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Article82 1947-02-05 5 Reuter. Paris. Feb. 4.—Twentyfive women, three of whom have been attacked and bitten about the throat and body, have been chased by a "vampire man" at Rueil Malmaison, near Versailles, during the past two months. No woman now dares to leave her house at night without anReuter. - 82 words
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Article164 1947-02-05 5 "Pencils Please" is the title of a new series of Quiz programmes, produced by David Lyttle and Jean Wilen first of which will be broadcast by Radio Malaya at 21.45 hours this evening, after the news. A s the title suggests, it is the listeners164 words
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Article42 1947-02-05 5 The price of meals in the Public Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur ha s been increased from Monday due to the increased price of rice and sugar. The price of a meal U 30 cents—with a cup of tea or coffee 35 cents.42 words
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Article183 1947-02-05 5 (Tribune Staff Reporter). A suggestion to institute a general boycott by the 10.000.000 Oversea-Chinese against the Dutch in the very near future, as a result of recent incidents, was unanimosly made to Mr. Tan Kah Kee by representatives of seven Chinese associations who met in a secret183 words
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Advertisement92 1947-02-05 5 Phone No: 7152 Cable: "EXCELDA" j SINGAPORE i o0 800 S EW Cq 38/40 WINCHESTER HOUSE SINGAPORE PENANG IPOH KUALA LUMPUR ARE CLAD TO ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF THEIR HONGKONG OFFICE I j KIIOO 800 SIEW CO. 193 Wing Lok Street, West HONGKONG. OUR OFFICES THROUGHOUT MALAYA ARE NOW READY92 words
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296 1947-02-05 6 U.P. Washington, Feb: 4i —President Tmirnan was urgfcd' today to convene a-Big Four Conference to attempt a.settlement of China's civil war. The conference was proposed" liv iiepres*ruative Mike Mansfield who suggested that Thiman aek r*epr*osentatives of Britain, Russia an* (Shin* tbi join the UnitedU.P. - 296 words
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Article94 1947-02-05 6 Reuter. MOMBASA. Peb. 3. —A gencr -il strike of African labour here may be resumed on Wednesday, it !s rumoured here, but it is unlikely to begin before then t because of the I celebrations of the birthday of Prophet Mohamed tomorrow. Many Muslim Africans areReuter. - 94 words
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Article94 1947-02-05 6 Reuter. SHANGHAI. Feb. 4.—Movements are exerting pressure on the Ministry of Communications to lift the ban on passenger flights because of transportation difficulties to north and west China, according to Nanking reports today. The present ban— the second within a month—followed the crash of aReuter. - 94 words
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Article66 1947-02-05 6 At the general meeting of the district Dawns held at HQ Singapore District, Fort Canning, on Feb. 1, the following were elected office-bearers: President:—Mr. Jimmy Lee; Vice President; Mr. Robert Kang; Gen. Secretary: Mr. C. B. Chiang; Treasurer: Miss Rosemary Pung; Auditor: Mr. Sin Kok Tin; Sports66 words
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Article83 1947-02-05 6 Reuter. CALCUTTA, Feb. 3. —Indian Trade Union Congress officials estimated today that in addition to 50,000 workers now on strike in Calcutta, mainly for higher pay, some 200,000 workeis throughout Eengal will take part in one-day protest strike On Wednesday. The protest i s against the action ofReuter. - 83 words
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Article75 1947-02-05 6 U.P. MlWMtf S»AteK, FUA\ P.-b. -ft— Soviet? Attlttftßsadbr tfiHolfti NOVIHOV in a speech yesterday, blamed "some political groups'' for seekirig a ne# war, but said' that the people of the United States and MtfWa did not want war. "I express my deep confidence thatU.P. - 75 words
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Article103 1947-02-05 6 Reuter. SHANGHAI 1 Feb. 4.-Chinas programme in tralnine and rehabilitation of blind persons w.h receiv? great imDetus and guidance with the exoected arrival in Shanghai shortly of Sir Clutha MacKenaie. noted British specialist in welfare and an authority on blindness. The British expert wus invited byReuter. - 103 words
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Article74 1947-02-05 6 JCHANNKSBURGH, Teb. Ihe R«nd goid miners vot*>d overwhelmingly to continue ..heir strike at meeting* held when the fist shifts were due to go down the mints today. The Transvaal Chamber of Mines Gold Produce*--' Commttte- posted up an ultimatum stating that all men who were not back74 words
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Article37 1947-02-05 6 LONDON, Feb. 3— Mb* Laura RedfOrd Was working for the BBC as an accompanist today two days after the BBC had answered her application for a job and 10 years after she hr.d filed it.37 words
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Article145 1947-02-05 6 GrVSST m THE HOUSB with Anne Barter, Ralph Bellamy, Aline MacMaJton an* RutTi Warrick. The sttfange of a- young woman with abnormal, emotions and her almost destructive hrfiuence on the family with whom she is vacationing is the theme of rtunt Stromber^s-intense psyoholosioal' dramu. Anne Bajcter145 words
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Article161 1947-02-05 6 BABES ON BROADWAY with Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, Fan Bainter and Virginia Weilder. There is so much entertainment in tfhjs- rfomtody wat it is haivtf tjo single out a*iy one specially, but a definite highlight or the proceedings are the imitations dbrte by Rooney and Judy Garland.161 words
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Article142 1947-02-05 6 THE LAST CHANGE with E. Q. MorrUjJohn Hoy and Luisa Rossi. This action-packed film Is the' story of three Allied soldiers who make their escape from a pri-son-tram ia Italy and lead' a group of hunted people to freedom after a perilous climb across a> mountain pass. The journ142 words
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501 1947-02-05 6 RANGOON, Feb. 4 .—The tribal rulers- a«d cnieitains of Burma's frontier regions wi li meet on Tlrorsday at the quiet little hill tow» of Panglong on the ''Burma Road' near Lasnio in the Northern Shan Slates for preliminary discussion regarding the political501 words
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Advertisement211 1947-02-05 6 Ififr WE< LK AGAIN! TO THE SKIES! wrong turn and they are dead! MAGNI!fIQUE! Le plus grand et le plus populaire film de l'annee! Tourne en Suisse, il retrace line remarquable et authentique evasion dune poignee de gens: Americans. Angflais. Tche(jties, Hcllandais, Danois, Polonais, et Frrncais. Le plus fort de211 words
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Advertisement101 1947-02-05 6 TRANSFORMATION THt STORY of FABULOUS, LEGENDARY ROGUE ALA»DIi\ &HIS WONDERFUL (MACKT) LAMP trrof WtMMm Alexis SMITH HH uHe embed thn, ropes in** !/99S# nation's heartf A $la*m Bang Storr with A Grand Slam Casir A Big Film with Big Pull IV ©W Comes to A Big lheatre-i i EX Its101 words
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Article179 1947-02-05 7 Reuter. ADEIAIDFI. Feb 4. (by VieA Fxhilarating X T kti was l he keynote of to-*--the greatest stroke-maker United the crowd d h «rhen he severely trounced England's attack. a loss, however, of rallan after his with Johnson n the defensive d to be sub>land added colourReuter. - 179 words
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Article353 1947-02-05 7 the Sports Editor - HUTTON WASHBROOK DO IT AGAIN (By the Sports Editor) :ted in my columns yesterday England >ther gruelling time on the fourth day St, but thanks greatly to Len Hutton, m now, and Cyril Washbrook, Hammond jon to be satisiled with his team's position close i' Play- Hutton was at his353 words
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Article97 1947-02-05 7 A general meeting to resusciate the Johore Bahru District Badminton Association was held at the Persekytuan Pemuda Melaku, Johore Bahru, on Feb. 2 at 5 p.m. The following were elected uffice-b a-e- for 1947: President; H. Amruar, B. H. A. Malek; Vice President: I. Ahmad B. Perang:97 words
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Article112 1947-02-05 7 Playing at the Chung Hwa B.P.s court on Sunday, Jan. 19, against the Sea Horse B P. the former won by seven games to nil. Chung Hwa B.P.s players mentioned first: Singles: Koh Thiam Kwee beat Chioh Kah Kiat 15-10, 15-3: Chua Poh Khoon beat Lee Thiang112 words
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Article65 1947-02-05 7 U.P. Washington, Feb. 4. The United States Government has announced several more steps in its effort to stimulate American interest in Japanese products in order to provide more exchange for purchasing essential goods for import into Japan. The Reconstruction Finance Corporation has announced that it isU.P. - 65 words
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Article230 1947-02-05 7 Miller is Australia's seventh batsman to score a century against England in the current test series. With the exception of Johnson, who hit a half -century yesterday, all the first eight the batting order have scored centuries in the piesent series, a remarkable record probably never achieved in230 words
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Article563 1947-02-05 7 Reuter. (From NORMAN PRESTON) ADELAIDE, Feb. 4.—At this rath-r late stage of the tour tht England cricketers have found their confidence and are now playing- up to their home form. There was a grand fight here to-day for the first innings lead, but thanks toReuter. - 563 words
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Article256 1947-02-05 7 U.P. LONDON, Feb. 4.—Burmese leader U Aung San, "either has been successfully duped by British diplomacy or he must have been very ipnorant of constitutional matters," former Burmese Premier U Saw said today. TJ Saw who was scheduled to leave London by plane forU.P. - 256 words
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Article68 1947-02-05 7 U.P. BANGKOK, Feb. 4: The Siamese Minister of Communications, M. Kri Dejatiwong, and one other official were killed, and 19 officials were injured including the director generals of the railway department and the highways department, on February I. A report reaching the capital today said thatU.P. - 68 words
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782 1947-02-05 7 LINESMAN - Soccer Dispute Settlement (By LINESMAN) Fallowing their decision to participate in the forthcoming First Division Football League, the Chinese Athletic committee at a meeting yesterday unanimously approved a proposal to write to the Singapore Chinese Football Association and the Singapore Amateur Football Association782 words
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133 1947-02-05 7 U.P. WASHINGTON. Feb. 4.—lt was karned that the State Department is investigating complaints by American interest in China against What they regard as a deliberate effort to force them out of business In that country. Complaints are based on charges of discrimination, as wellU.P. - 133 words
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Article36 1947-02-05 7 Yang Mulja Raja Omar bin Raja Ali has been re-elected President of the Malay League Perak (Ipoh branch). Yang Mul-a Raja Arlf>ha bin Raja Harun and Tuan Haji Abdullah bin S. A Majid were re-elected Vice-Presidents.36 words
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135 1947-02-05 7 U.P. SHANGHAI, Feb. 4.—The leftist newspaper Lien Ho Jin Pao editorially charged the Ministry of Information order restricting the size of newspapers in China as another Government move aimed at nonGovernment papers through the control of Foreign exchange allotments with which to import :>U.P. - 135 words
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Article112 1947-02-05 7 Reuter. Washington, Feb. 3. —The United States Civil Aeronautics Board declared today that overloading by foreign companies of American built planes "constitutes a hazard to public safety." The statement was made in an order providing that foreign airlines operating Americanmadt plane* over routes in the UnitedReuter. - 112 words
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53 1947-02-05 7 U.P. WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.—Hawaii's campaign to become the 49th state of tat United States took a hard jolt. Robert A. Taft, Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee, said that his assessment cf senatorial sentiment indicated that Congress would make no newU.P. - 53 words
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Advertisement207 1947-02-05 7 Today Four Shows 1.30—4—6.30—9.30 p.m. A Daring Motion Picture! \Gueftl II 7 NEXT CHANGE HE TURNED HER LOVE INTO TERROR! I GRANTTONTAINE mnt Sir Catfrk imWete. ■pi •net. 0m» Mr w*m An. WO lAOIO *>tikif POPULAR AND UPTQ p 4 W G E I' LANG" 1 PffoW 1 BMf|P Today:207 words
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505 1947-02-05 8 Cantonment Areas To House Civilians Reuter and U.P. LONDON, Fob. 4.--Rrltish journalists in Palestine have been advised that if they choose to stay and move freely the Government cannot accept responsibility for Anything that might happen to them at the hands of terrorists,Reuter and U.P. - 505 words
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433 1947-02-05 8 Reuter U.P. JERUSALEM. Feb. 4. The evacuation from Palestine of nearly 2 000 British women and children and a number of "non-essential" men began simultaneously al 9 a.m. local time today in Jerusalem. Haifa, Tel Aviv and Jaffa. Two* thousand women and children, it isReuter & U.P. - 433 words
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Article, Illustration38 1947-02-05 8 Professor Smertenko. <wHh spectacles), vice-president of the American League for a Free Palestine, who has been banned from entering Britain, takes a last look at Croydon from the cabin of the plane as he departs38 words
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Article437 1947-02-05 8 U.P. NUREMBERG. Feb. 4.—The former Nazi diplomat, Franz Yon Papen. was sent buck to jail to-day by the president of the Denazification Court trying him, when he evaded a direct question. Yon Papen has been fre« from prison since the international military tribunal acquittedU.P. - 437 words
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230 1947-02-05 8 Reuter. NANKING. Fob. 4.—The Chinese Government have filed a protest with the Netherlands Government over life and property losses suffered t>y Chines" nationals in Sumatra. Foreign Office disclosed today. The protest was lodged uoon receipt of news that Chinese losses were heavy when DutchReuter. - 230 words
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Article129 1947-02-05 8 IPOH.-About 5.000 Malays attended a rally held in Kuala Kangsar in celebration of the first anniversary of the Perak Malay League. His Highness the Sultan ot Perak declared open the rally, and said that he was very pleased to see such a large attendance, especially129 words
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Article28 1947-02-05 8 LONDON, Feb. 3.—Queen Man' who will be 80 in May, was confined to her residence in Marlborough House today with a slight chill.28 words
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Article178 1947-02-05 8 Reuter. NUREMBERG, Feb. 4—Albert Spevr, Hitler's armaments minister, sentenced to 20 years' Imprisonment by the International War Crimes Tribunal, will today give evidence in his Nuremberg prison cell for tne defence of Field-Marshal Erhard Milch one-time Nazi Air Under-Secrc- tary. Tne Allied Control Council decidedReuter. - 178 words
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134 1947-02-05 8 Reuter. Rangoon. Feb 4 —There is no likelihood of the early withdrawal of Indian troops from Burma, Mr. W. R. Bickford, Secretary of Drfence and External Affairs Department of the Government of Burma, told Reuter today. He made the statement when questioned regarding a reportedReuter. - 134 words
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73 1947-02-05 8 U.P. PARIS. Feb. I—Marshal Statin has informed the French government that he cannot accept me militai y medal which the government month announced would be awa-.dod to him and oi.her wauime Big Five leader> In his -vfu-ul Stalin, according to the Quai D'Orsay. expressedU.P. - 73 words
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Article100 1947-02-05 8 U.P. TOKIO. Feb. 4.—Eighth Army Surgeon. Col. Philip L. Cook, announced that although a larger number of troops had succumbed to coughs, colds and bronchitis during the week ending January 24, the venereal disease rate dropped to its lowest since Augus* 16. with onlyU.P. - 100 words
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Article71 1947-02-05 8 MARSEILLES, Feb. 3. The American freighter M'ddlebury. which ran on the rocks near a lighthouse ten miles east of Marseilles on Jan. 26 wa s abandoned by her captain and the remainder of her crew today. Most o f the crew was evacuated three days ago. Three out71 words
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468 1947-02-05 8 U.P. LONDON, Feb. 4.—The United States Mar day retired in good order after two Weeks m warfare with the American corps of diploma pondents in London. F <v No blood was shed, but a full admiral v general and an assorted complement ofU.P. - 468 words
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169 1947-02-05 8 U.P. BLACKPOOL, Feb. 4.—Blackpool kindergarten children will begin learning the facts of life with their Bible and fairy stories, according to a plan announced today by the Blackpool education authority. The plan, which sets up almost a cradle to the altar programme ofU.P. - 169 words
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Article38 1947-02-05 8 U.P. COPENHAGEN, Feb 17-year-old German \J7* Denmark for German* terday aboard a rSm He left behind ksF£* fugee camp 45 babies *2 he fathered during his Z there. His fellow refugees nick named him "Father nia:.**—U.P.U.P. - 38 words
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156 1947-02-05 8 (Tribune Staff Reporter, KUALA LUMPUR Feb 4 4 an official reply to the Coffin workers' union. Hi s Excellent the Governor expressed apprea. tion of th? rjen's :nt:r.,. that conditional arbitral: would be acceptable I the worters had demanded that Japan* personnel be withdrawn fromth*156 words
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Article73 1947-02-05 8 TAP AH.—A serious accttfl occurred near Trolax village the Tpoh-Kuala Lumpur Wm road when a military truck overturned Five British Servicemen Ife were travelling in it were plnnes underneath. All of them were injured Unfortunately one of them, -aid tt hold the rank of a Captain, died73 words
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Article96 1947-02-05 8 Methodist Bishop W. Smith, who is on a tour East, was the guest at a function held on Tuesday ing in the Wesley Church W A large gathering was and Dr. Chen Su Lan prewefl-, Bishop Smith feveated there were more Method! Government positions United96 words
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Article32 1947-02-05 8 ft,.. Fof" LONDON. Feb. I Minister, Mr. John Bti sed in the Common- I I the price Britain 1 Argentine wheat and not make any stater without the consent32 words
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