Malaya Tribune, 23 December 1948
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Title Section62 1948-12-23 1 The Malaya Tribune BY THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE Larger Sales Than Any Afternoon paper in Malaya. Printing Simw.tunwuHii «uai<i Lumpur, Ipoh dk Penang I*l*grama: "Tribune Spore." Telephone 6811 (9 lines J EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23 1918 PRICE TEN CTNTH THE MALYA TRIBUNE Londvn, Atjents— Messrs. Colin Turner62 words
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Article363 1948-12-23 1 SEIZED OIL TOWN IS BLAZING 1 Reuter and A.P. Tue Indonesians have begun to score!, the earth. They have set fire to the town and oil installations at Tjepoe, great refining centre In Central Java, which the Dutch captured on Saturday. The Dutch claim thatReuter and A.P. - 363 words
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Article110 1948-12-23 1 Reuter. NDON, Wed.—Mr. Cle- Attlee wii! finally decide contemplated Govern metil icshufflc while spending •na at Cheojucra, his I country residence in lim kinghamshirc. 1 lie angefl may l>e anliefore the New Year, political quarters es Hi ited I that the r* 4 hurtle might possiblyReuter. - 110 words
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Article69 1948-12-23 1 RANGOON, Wed.—Mr. Mart Indonesian represenrl South East Asia, said i yesterday. ns now realise the inrf'rative need for unity to safe their independence. He Mcd, "more depends on Asian aity than on the U.N. Security ouncil, if peace is to be maintuned in toe East." Marjoenani leaves for69 words
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Article85 1948-12-23 1 Reuter. WASHINGTON, Wed. —Vlr. E. N. van KlenVris. Nelherlunds Ambassador to the United State*, said tonight there was "no lighting worlh mentioning" in the Dutch East Indies. "The Netherbinds police action is with a minimum of fighting and with half a minimum of bloodshed,"Reuter. - 85 words
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Article44 1948-12-23 1 Reuter. ROME. Wed.-Tibets first trade mission to the Western world was flying back to Calcutta today alter talks in Rome with the Italian National Institute for Foreign Trade. From Calcutta the six-man mission will travel hundreds of miles by mule to Lhasa.—Reuter.Reuter. - 44 words
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Article120 1948-12-23 1 I Authoritative quarters in the j Hague claimed yesterday that I the interruption of Marshall Aid for Indonesia, announced in Washington, would reduce prospects of increasing exports of goods which the world market and the United States urgently need. The E.R.P. programme to Holland itself is presumably120 words
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Article28 1948-12-23 1 A Chinese woman was waylaid by a Chinese armed with a knife and robbed of $152 worth of cash and jewellery last night at Upper Aljunied Road.28 words
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Article, Illustration71 1948-12-23 1 Dutch Officers are shown above talking over the Airborne attack on Jogjakarta, former Indonesia Republican Capital. They are, left to right, Col >nel C. W. Van Der fern, Commander, Dutch Airforee; J. Meyer, General in charge of the Jogjakarta operation, and General Simon Spoor, Commander of71 words
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360 1948-12-23 1 Reuter, A.P, U.P. PARIS, Wed.—The Dutch defied Security Council efforts to halt their campaign its Indo nesia.and urge a cease-fire, charging that the Indonesian Republic was aided by Communism which threatened to take over complete p.>wer. J. H. van Royen. Dutch delegate to theReuter, A.P, U.P. - 360 words
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Article, Illustration26 1948-12-23 1 Lim Chuan Geok, Malaya's Thomas Cup Team Manager and Non-playing Captain left for London by air this morning (See Htorv on Page 7).26 words
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409 1948-12-23 1 Reuter. LONDON. Wed—Sir Stafford Cripps, Chancellor of the Kxch3qu3r, said tonight tha: visible exports for the year were likely to obmit 36 per cent above the 1938 figure, but tne dollar problem remained the crux of the who'e European situation, just asReuter. - 409 words
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Article91 1948-12-23 1 When the Tarawa U.S. aircraft cairier sailed this morning, nhe Is thought to have sailed without one of her Chief Petty Officers, who has been missing since last Sunday. The Malaya Tribune understands that the man who was of quiet habits, did not sign the going91 words
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Article45 1948-12-23 1 Primitivo H. Masil. Filipino flight engineer who was a witness in the Airabu Island arms case at Tanjong Pinang last week, has arrived in Singapore. He is on his way back to Manila, having been released by the Dutch authorities.45 words
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Article44 1948-12-23 1 Four Indians suspected of being members of the Malayan Communist Party were arrested by the C.I.D. yesterday. A Chinese was arrested under the Emergency Regulations last night. The C.I.D. also arrested 11 Chinese who were suspected to be members of secret societies.44 words
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Article37 1948-12-23 1 A Malay at Paya Lebar Road last night was lobbed of $70/--cash by two Chinese who also U>re his identity card. In Market Street yesterday 1 Tamil Islam was arrested for having .31 automatic pistol.37 words
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Article41 1948-12-23 1 Two cyclists waylaid a Chinese compatriot in a trishaw and attempted to rob him of $4.50 cash shortly after 11 .xm. last night. Detectives came on the scene and robbers descarded their cycles and fled. One of them was caught.41 words
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Article248 1948-12-23 2 Reuter. TOKYO, Wed.—About a year ago 06 members of Japan's Imperial Family crossel the double bridge across the thick waters of the palace moat for their last official dinner with the Emperor. When they recrosscd the moat after last toasts in Imperial sake theyReuter. - 248 words
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Article57 1948-12-23 2 U.P. VATICAN CITY. Wed.— Sources close to the papal household said today the Pope had been working steadily for the past week on his all-im-portant Christmas Eve world broadcast. It is authoritatively forecast as a Vatican statement on international affairs in the wake of the overall lack ofU.P. - 57 words
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Article96 1948-12-23 2 AP. Hollywood. Wednesday: Caesar Romero's dancing is oi professional quality, but some amateurs danced him down recently at the housewarming of John Hodiak's parents. When he appeared limping o n the set of 20th Century Fox's "The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend." he had to explain heAP. - 96 words
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Article176 1948-12-23 2 A.P. Washington. Wed. Joseph B. Keenan, prosecutor of the Tokyo war crimes trials, expressed hope today that the executions of seven Japanese warlords is the "beginning of* an effort to outlaw wars of aggression. This effort he said, should be based upon a four-point internationalA.P. - 176 words
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185 1948-12-23 2 AP. BALTIMORE, Wed.—Which is a more effective influence on population—birth coauc l or automobiles? "Autos, any day," answers a man who should know, Dr. Lowell J. Reed of Johns Hopkins University. It's just another way of saying that demographersscientists who study population trends—are convinced a nation'sAP. - 185 words
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Article177 1948-12-23 2 Reuter. OTIAWA, Wed. —Canadians are ,4 ke.\"lng the home fires burning" more brightly than ever before —and are burning down their hxnes at a record rate in the process. This winter, if the postwar trend continues, the scourge of J fire will burn up more thanReuter. - 177 words
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96 1948-12-23 2 AP. HOLLYWOOD. Wed. Jieannette Mac Donald has an old Photograph of a smiling infant that is a memento ol the late composer. Franz Lei har. When Miss Mac Donald rehearsing "The Merry Widow" at MGM. Herbert Stothart. who was its musical director andAP. - 96 words
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Article63 1948-12-23 2 U.P. Berlin. Wed. ADN news service said today four German war ciiminals were sentenced to death and 20 others to prison terms by a Soviet war crimes tribunal at Leipzig. The defendants were officials of the Kamienna war mateii;il plant neat Leipzig. They were convicted ofU.P. - 63 words
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Article44 1948-12-23 2 U.P. NEW YORK. Wed.—Kerstin Bernadotte. 37. wife of the former Prince Carl Johan Bernadotte of Sweden, was taken to hospital today suffering from an overdose of barbiturate* Police listed th e case as accidental. Hospital officials said her condition was not serious.—U.P. - 44 words
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Miscellaneous316 1948-12-23 2 On You r Radio Today BUTE NETWORK OB Southern Hotel Roof Garden. LOO News in Man1.00 p.m. Viva America dario, Amoy and Cantonese. Bringing you the music of 8 00 p.m. Signature Tune. South American; 1.30 News. Opening Announcement and 1.45 Dance music by Lou Programme Summary In Preager; 2.00316 words
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277 1948-12-23 3 IN Malan's Africa PTETERSBURG, N. Transvaal Wed Natives of all ages are queuing up here to «ci on the waiting list for academic training and o'frer K overnment facilities to enable them to -aiae their standard of living. Almost every institution established in recent years277 words
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Article113 1948-12-23 3 U.P. I VEST BEND, *»'ls->i->on, Wed.—Here is how (rouble piled up for John i'mpson, 32 years old, bo ur*s fishing on lee- rove red Lake Winne- I rouse yesterday. In hurrying across the j Ire to a hole where he believed he had a bite.U.P. - 113 words
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Article88 1948-12-23 3 A.P. Hong Kong, Wed.—A Chinproducts exhibition, displ tying the goods of local ifacturen has begun Two-hundred stalls have already been erected on the .round in Kowloon suburb ol Kong Kong and 170 loca! es have then wares on show. rhe Vice-Chairman of the Manufacturing Union thatA.P. - 88 words
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Article102 1948-12-23 3 RANGOON. Wed. Burma still in the grip of a foursided civil war which has brought the country close to bankruptcy, in planning a three-day spree commencing January 4 to celebrate its first anniversary of ir.d?jcndence from Britain. Despite a budget deficit and vanishing sterling balances,102 words
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Article65 1948-12-23 3 A.P. Hong Kong. Wed. One hundred and sixty pounds of toed parcels have been sent to the United Kingdom by Hongkong's Food Parcel to Britain Fund this yeai. The parcels were sent in nine consignments totalling 361,104 pounds to the Women's Voluntary Services, British Red Cross,A.P. - 65 words
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Article68 1948-12-23 3 HONGKONG. Wed. "Government will not tolerate political propaganda to be taught in the Colony schools", said the Governor of Hongkong. Sir Alexander Grantham, at the recent opening of a new school here. "There are those", said the Governor, "who wish to use the i schools as68 words
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Article, Illustration71 1948-12-23 3 Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth has graciously consented to accept as a gift, her baby's first dress and nursery furniture from the pupils of the KussHl Schools at Addington and Puriey, Surrey. The cleverest pupils have been chosen to make the articles. Four of the students of the71 words
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Article152 1948-12-23 3 Reuter. LONDON. Wed.-—lt was confirmed m London today that Britain and Egypt have agreed to the barter of 300.000 lons )f wheat and Maize —150,000 tons of each against- Egypt's rice surplus of 175,000 tons from her 1948 t rop. The rice will presumably goReuter. - 152 words
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Article78 1948-12-23 3 U.P. COLOMBO. Wed. The, warning and appeal issued by Ceylon's Minister of Transport and Works. Sir John Kotelawala, over two months ago to the motoring public to ration voluntarily and reduce their petrol consumption by 25 per cent in order to keep off the bogey of rationingU.P. - 78 words
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Article26 1948-12-23 3 U.P. ATHENS, Wed.—The War Minister called up 10,000 youths from class IM7 for army service. An additional 10,000 will be called on February I.—U.P.U.P. - 26 words
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Article122 1948-12-23 3 A.P. RANGOON, Wed -Uniform cd. Muslim guerrillas, carrying the flag of Pakistan, have crossed the Naaf River, dividing Burma from Eastern Pakistan. Terrified Burmese villager* are fleeing before the invaders against whom the Burmese Government havo sent troops. They added that the Pakistan guerrillas are being drivenA.P. - 122 words
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Article55 1948-12-23 3 U.P. TEL AVIV. Wed. Israeli Chief of Staff. Col. Yigal Yadin. is cxpect'-d to tell Gen. William Riley, UN Chir-f of Staff, tomorrow thai Jews will not accept the Egyptian request to allow the brsieged Egyptian garrison at Faluja to join their Gaza base. It is believedU.P. - 55 words
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Advertisement229 1948-12-23 3 Asthma Germs Killed in 3 Minutes ehoklng. gasping, wheezing Asthma and Bronchitis poison your system, ruin your health and weaken your h»art. Mendaco. the prescription of an American physician, starts killing Asthma Germs In 3 minutes, purines the blood and builds new vitality so that you ran sleep soundly all229 words
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Advertisement509 1948-12-23 3 H lllKb «last LadtKS Wr,«i »ill, h. lttilled 4!t)ld. MO^Dlra^a I I" Irsrr» cluaran»ea»d, a! U NEW Model 18 8ew«is WPr^^ss or I? .Jewels «tile 5'< (lliTAINABLE A2 a^3aV bHW' «VERV REPt TARL82 W^ WfM tVXTt ll BBBBBKaNNaanaaaaaaaaa«BBBBBBBBBBBBB^^ ĕ^wssm&m® PETS FOR SALE: Ist Class Pedigree Alsatian Puppies, 9 weks old.509 words
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Advertisement454 1948-12-23 3 MASSAGE MASSAGIST DAS graduated from the British School of Massage and Physio-therapy, Sussex, England. Practised in China for 20 years. Aurora Physio-Therapeutic Clinic, 424 Geylang Road, Singapore, Tel. *****. (L.313) TAILORING I. J. RAAB, Merchant Tailor is re-established in temporary premises at 58, Orchard Road (Ist. Floor) Work undertaken for454 words
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Advertisement386 1948-12-23 3 j SPECIAL MEAL i for i J XMAS EVE, X'MAS DAY BOXING DAY S X'MAS EYE EXTENSION TO IA.M.! SPECIAL MEAL AT $4.00 PER PERSON S Tiong Hoa Hotel S PHONE:—4S22 S I 4/6 PRINSEP STREET, SINGAPORE. S A: k PERSONAL ADVERTISER female Eurasian, educated would like join parties for386 words
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Advertisement359 1948-12-23 3 Business Opportunity CLINIC IN GOOD locality to be taken over including furni Lure, showcases, medicines and goodwill $6800/-. Apply Box No. A 1895 M.T. S pore. (L.318) WANTED by a large Indian Composite Insurance Company well established in Singapore, influential business firms or Individuals capable of .sccunn;' a good flow359 words
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Article476 1948-12-23 4 SINGAPORE Legislative Council has been turning the spotlight on what migh! be called foreign affairs. Though strictly speaking foreign poUMr* are not the Council's cup of tea. there undoubtedly a growing realisation that the affairs of Singapore cannot be dealt with without reference to events outside the476 words
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Article, Illustration1459 1948-12-23 4 Eric C. Sesnow - By Eric C. Sesnow WHO will follow Mr. Attlee at No. 10 Downing Street? Though 1900 Is election year, the Lai»oin Government win of course, hide their tine and announce the General Election at a moment most suitable to them rt may take [dace1,459 words
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Advertisement489 1948-12-23 4 GIFT SENSATION OF THE YEAR! BY POPULAR REQUEST You Buy Goods To The Value Of $20.00~0r You Pay $8.00 For One Gr.»ss "PANDA" 118 Pencils •"free" $4000.00 Personal Accident Transport Insurance Coupon For One Year. Issued To You By Our Special Arrangement With The Ocean Accident Guarantee Corp. Ltd. Age489 words
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Advertisement54 1948-12-23 4 To keep clothes really white always use a little Reckitt's Crown Blue In the last rinse. BP TROUBLE 1 WITH YOUR TYPEWRITERS? JUST CALL 6480 FOR EXPERT SERVICE. REPAIR MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR ALL OFFICE MACHINES S.SO-V'ukt BHHS T E L 6480 AltO AT KUAIA IUMFy* UNA*6 IS*!. S*iß «0 rftts54 words
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Advertisement64 1948-12-23 4 Remember Only /< >, M Ml. NV l >I^, tor Votir X'MA>5 l^ t, llzicn Infil zi.ni. V "|W8 8l«lpblclIV" lL" «aliirt for average I'irml) bonitl. faU ni»» a ltd bip!.. >vitb taori»! orotbc irtmt mitl lute I, i uzdi5t oraj.'.icri'. I" 4! Nti5l 26 i> 28 On!), in maotiinc64 words
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249 1948-12-23 5 A.P. San Juan, Puerto Rico, Wed On its 50th birthday v* a territory of the United States Puerto Hico Onds itself tar more proaperous, Independeni healthy an (1 literate than It A/as a hail cent ury ago und< r Spanish rule. Puerto Ricans. howevvr.A.P. - 249 words
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Article34 1948-12-23 5 U.P. ISTANBUL. Wed. Police reported the Hungarian Minister, George Gulacsy. had resigned and asked for the protection of the Turkish government. Hungarian refugee sources said Gulacsy had been recalled to Budapest.- U.P.U.P. - 34 words
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196 1948-12-23 5 AP. LONDON, Wed.—British universities are overcrowded and understaffed. Their overworked teachers get too little pay. The c are the findings of ci rrsr.it tee appointed to report on university develnpnit nt Horn 1935 to 1947 as pari of a government stud' of national educational Like mostAP. - 196 words
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55 1948-12-23 5 In the works for six months this dress has the flags of all me united Nations on its a nple skirt. Mine. Basterreix, French artist, displays the ere ition in Purls. The jacket is lined with the tings of other countries, not yet admitted to the V.N. (Photo by N.K.A-.Ac55 words
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Article287 1948-12-23 5 A.P. OKLAHOMA City, Wed.—For the ftrsl ne in the 56-year history of the Universi t of Oklahoma, a negro student is attending riivs. The admission of T3. VV. MeLaurin. retired negro professor, has ended a two and a half year courl fight by negroes seekingA.P. - 287 words
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Article60 1948-12-23 5 AP. HOLLYWOOD. Wed.—E>; elusive film footage never before released by the U.S. AirForce. showing actual iii. i -;r operations during the European colllct. has been incorporated in Warner Brother> Fighter Squadron." The film had its premier" in Dayton, Ohio, before General Joseph IfcNarDi) chief of the Air MaterielAP. - 60 words
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Article1013 1948-12-23 5 Greece, Palestine Only Exceptions London. As the world prepares to celebrate Christmas with more gaiety and merry-making than in any year since l*MB two countries form notable exceptions to 'he general rule Greece and Palestine. ATHENS- Christmas in Greece this y p ar,1,013 words
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Obituary63 1948-12-23 5 CHIA On 23/12/48 at No. 34 Hindoo Road, Madam Nancy Chla Yew Neo (Mrs. Chan Kok Chyer aged 38 years, passed away peacefully at 7.30 a.m., 'caving behind, her beloved husband, 3 sons (Harold, Herbert A Henry) and 2 daughters (Helen St Hazel i to mourn her 'oss. Funeral63 words
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Advertisement217 1948-12-23 5 THE BANKRI'PTCV ORDINANCE (Chapter 45) In the High Court of the Colony of Sin ;apore. Islam! of Singapore. IN BANKRUPTCY. Wage Sarner*Ji adm me t rat ion order n*o. 78 of ttao. BH GEORGE ANTHONY, of No. 90 c Bcncoclen Street, 15 i n a pore. Clerk. NOTICE is hereby217 words
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Miscellaneous74 1948-12-23 5 Vl< ILl\i- By JIi«LWI (TMallcy and Ralph Lane NEAR SPANISM CH£$T, COCOA. IB 2UR FIRST STEP 15 if WE DRAIN TME POOL N Meanwhile... ALLEY OOP— »7 V. T. Hamlin WScSTSEEIA V AN!7 NOW BECAUSE>" «JT IM IM P^lNfi THE TE .t l IN < s >- -v 3 c/74 words
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Article120 1948-12-23 6 Reuter-AAP. MELBOURNE, Wednesday. Melbourne should be the venue of the 1956 Olympic Games, according to Prince Axel of Denmark, who is visiting Australia. Prince Axel is the Danish representative on the International Olympic Committee which will select the place for the the 1956 Games when itReuter-AAP. - 120 words
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Article46 1948-12-23 6 U.P. PHILADELPHIA, Wed —According to a Hebrew anthropologist, a "new original and indigenous culture" may emerge in Israel if the 50 racial communities here merge their differences. Raphael Patai of Dropsie College's newly established Institute for Israel and the Middle East pointed this out.—U.P.U.P. - 46 words
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Article196 1948-12-23 6 Reuter. NEW YORK, Wed.—The chair committee of the United N Mrs. William Mackenzie X Patricia Canning Todd flia preparing the U.S. women' man of the women* ranking tates Lawn Tennis Association, alt, dented accusation* by Mrs. t fevourltism was shown in I ranking list for 1048.Reuter. - 196 words
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Article59 1948-12-23 6 The Cosmo-. Sport- Ciub XI to pay a friendly soccer against Exgle Spor-.- Club at Farrcr Pprk at 5.20 p.m. toriay. will he clio.stn from Oh following: O. Angullia, Si:n Im Per»_ A. Rahim. Puteh Appva.o Lloyd. Gch Guan Chwee. Gt h Guai: Kirn. Salim. jaifa'r (Capt*. Murthee.59 words
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Article31 1948-12-23 6 The Police XI met and trounced the Special Constabulary's XI to the tune of five-one n a friendly game of football played on the Segamat town padang yesterday.31 words
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Article26 1948-12-23 6 The Chinese Recreation Clubs of Pera:. Penang. Selangor and Negri Sembilar. will meet in a quadrangular hockey tournament at Ipoh over the Christmas holiday;26 words
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Article138 1948-12-23 6 JHE Great World Arena is presenting a special wresting programme on Christmas Day. The bill has been specially prepared to provide scientific fighting in the best traditions of the game. The main event brings together the Heavyweight Champion of Australia, George Pencheff and Jeji Goldstein the champion138 words
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Article459 1948-12-23 6 DARTNERS St Starting Times n»» n Four Home Boxing l>ay Flag Competition on Moih day morning, 27th instant, are rlnS fS c SSft and the «*«He« rrom the 10th Tee:MEN'S SECTION 8.15 a m. J. E. Semmes (5) and S. K. Wong (18); W. McMullan (4) and459 words
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379 1948-12-23 6 A.P. PEIPING, Wed. Fortyfour Americans are stranded in Communist territory in the Peiping area. They are stranded of their own choice. All had the chance of coming into Peiping when the Reds were approaching the city, but chose to stay where they were.A.P. - 379 words
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Article226 1948-12-23 6 A.P. i I RATA VIA. Wed—The UN Good Offices Committee, in a strongly worded report, placed six charges against the Dutch m Indonesia in connection with the current military action. It places no blame against the Republic for the latest ?u Cn i?\ charges againstA.P. - 226 words
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Article198 1948-12-23 6 □LAYING in a persistent drizzle. the Combined R.A.F. trounced the Singapore United at rugby by 19 points (2 goals, 2 tries, and a penalty goal) to nil at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. The airmen's backs played a fine game and overcame the condition of the198 words
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Advertisement603 1948-12-23 6 SHIPPING MANSFIELD CO. LTD? (Incorporated la Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE 'Carrier's option to proceed via other ports to load and discharge cargo. SAILINGS FROM U.K. U.S.A. "Aeneas from U.K. G. 11/12 "Anchises" due from U.K. Jan. 5 "Rhesus" due from U.K./Cont Jan. 8 "Tantalus" due from UK Jan. 10 Sailings603 words
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Advertisement671 1948-12-23 6 NOTICES THE SINGAPORE AUCTIONEERS Greetings. We wish all our friends, Patrons Sc Supporters wherever you arc, A Very Merry X'mas and Happy New Year. Tel. 3629, 64 Chulia St. Ist. Hr. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY DOGS All dogs must be relicensed for 1949, at the Animal Infirmary, Kampong Java Road, 9.30 a.m.671 words
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Advertisement301 1948-12-23 6 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. Lloyds Agents in Singapore, Ticket Agents For Malayan Railw.-iv, GLEN LINE FOR LONDON, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG. Calls Port Sudan. Casablanca r Calls Tangier. Casssfsi i and Middleshro'. Calls Tangier, Casablanca Doe Salli ♦GLENARTNEY 27 Dee. 31 Dec r GLEN OGLE 5 Jan. U Jm **GLENORCHY 14 Jan.301 words
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Article240 1948-12-23 7 JOSEPH YAN - Lea ves For U.K. Today THOMAS CUP BADMINTON By IT* xt JOSEPH YAN jyjn. i.iivi tHiAN GEOK, manager and no..-play- captain of Malayan Thomas Cup Team leaves Singapore today by a K.L.M. Constellation tea where he uiI1 await the arrival of fiie A is accompanied240 words
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Article72 1948-12-23 7 Reuter. PARIS, Wed.—The French i idminton team to meet England in the semi-final of the hi zone of the Thomas ompetition was announci today it is: Singles: Henri Pellizza, Dr. Yves Badoin, Bmile Maillot. Doubles: Pellizza and Badoin; llott and Michel Marrett. France had a byeReuter. - 72 words
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Article24 1948-12-23 7 Selangor Indian Assertion are sending a team to Penang during the lays The team is leaving Koala Lumpur on December L24 words
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Article195 1948-12-23 7 LADYSMITH, Wed. -The M C.C. touniu crictera today began a two days match aganu-i" Natal uintry Districts and when stumps we:o cHawn ie M.C.C. had scored 161 for wickets af'er dismissing the home side for 131. Only a last wicket stand prevented the Natal team195 words
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Article21 1948-12-23 7 The Selangor Malays Hockey Association is sending a team w nth to play against Singapore and Johore Bahru21 words
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Article64 1948-12-23 7 Y.M.C. A. Free Show Members ol the Y.M.CA. desirous of seeing the picture "Big Heart" (formerly called "Miracle of 34th Street"), today at 8 p.m. are reminded that free tickets are bein;j issued on application at the office. The seating accommodation nf the hall is limited and admission will be64 words
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Article34 1948-12-23 7 LONDON, Wednesday. Richard "Dickie" Flicker. 43--year-old watchman. I claimed a new world marathon snooker record on Tuesday night. colomcd balls around a table in this variation of pocket billiards for 15 hours34 words
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Article317 1948-12-23 7 IT took Jimmy Newell exactly 77 seconds dispose of Jimmy Welch at the Happy World Covered Stadium last night. The guns of the former amateur middleweight champion of the British Mediterranean Fleet were too heavy for the R.A.F. fighter who conceded as much as 161b.,317 words
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Article18 1948-12-23 7 The results of the supporting events were: Kid Waikey. fun, outpointed John James (113) over eight18 words
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Article223 1948-12-23 7 JARAWA played lightning to avenge the defeat which Tarawa -Rockets" suffered at the hands of the Singapore Chinese Combined. Tigers'* beat the Chinese by 51 points to 27 at the Happy World last nigh! Inclement weather kept away the crowds The proceeds of the match were223 words
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Article73 1948-12-23 7 Tara** "Rockets" suffered their third defeat, yesterday at the Happy World Covered Stadium this time to The Rest of Singapore. The score was 23-9. Although beaten, 'Rockets' were not disgraced, because they were playing against a team which included more than three state players. They played a73 words
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Article431 1948-12-23 7 The following aie the handicaps in the Penang Turf Club Christmas New Year meeting races for the Second Day, December 27: 'Horses, CI. 2. Div. 1, 6 Furs. Bright Eyes 9.00 Jack's Darling 8.13 Blue Print 8.11 Trumpington 8.10 Sir Galahad 8.10 Goat's Skin 8.08 Pharminda431 words
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Article135 1948-12-23 7 A WELL known Singapore Bportnsan, who wishes to j l eniain anonymaus. has given the Tribune Thomas Cup Fund a surprise Christinas package a case containing twelve bottles of "Challenge" Sc itch Whisky, valued at $125. A bottle will go to everyone jwho gives $50 or135 words
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126 1948-12-23 7 Reuter. LONDON, Wed.—The Amateur Athletic union of the United States will send a team oi eight athletes to compete in the British Games a ilk> White City Stadium here on Monday June B, it was officially announced here today. The AmericansReuter. - 126 words
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Article84 1948-12-23 7 HE EATS LB. STEAKS Reuter-AAP. HELBOfTRNE, Wed. Pre—Si lightweight Andre Fame- < hon nits half a pMSttd of raw ■teak daily when training. elaeli Warner, manager sf the Farneehon brothers now in Australia, says the only fault they find with meals in M< I bourne is that they are overcooked.Reuter-AAP. - 84 words
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Advertisement43 1948-12-23 7 L I_D_ O CHRISTMAS EVE SUNDAY 26th DECEMBER. NEW YEAR'S EVE EXTENSION UNTIL 2a. m. BOOK YOUR TABLE EARLIER SPECIAL DANCE BY MISS QUEK SIN NEE MR. LOW POH SAN EVERY SUNDAY LI INCH DANCE with HAWAII MUSIC. Whole SerialT~ REX *%t we43 words
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Advertisement317 1948-12-23 7 THE HAPPY WORLD CABARET Wishes its Patrons a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Dec. 24th: X'mas Eve Gala Ball Night Ext. 2 a m. Hi Balloons, streamers, blowers, noisemakers. fancy caps, etc FLOOR SHOWS BY Miss HONG SOW MOW in 1. ANDALUSIAN DAME (Spanish) I THE CAT A317 words
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Miscellaneous20 1948-12-23 7 COME >.Sh COME TOT WANT WS°MK fc ,DV,UE J t f S?S Vb* Kayo* X*£c«*. V r a nbkwtk c20 words
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204 1948-12-23 8 Jl B. Overlooked 9 Says Report JHE School Medical Service is totally iaaadequate to carry out the planned medica 1 programme In spite of the prewar efficiency-level it has reached, says the 1947 Report of tho Singapore Medical D.'partm ml. Tuberculosis in children, which calls for204 words
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Article361 1948-12-23 8 U.P. TOKYO. Wed. Gen. Hideki ToJO, war'mo Premier of Japan and six other. Japans > leaders condemned for war dimes were hauled today. i ho condemned nun whp hanged in two groups Doihara, Matsui. Toio :etd MutO in tho hrst and Itagaki, Hirota and Kimurs inU.P. - 361 words
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Article35 1948-12-23 8 With only a week to go before voters' registration is closed, the Singapore Ratepayers' .Association have launched a campaign to increase the number of registered voters for the forthcoming Municipal Elections.35 words
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Article, Illustration10 1948-12-23 810 words
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189 1948-12-23 8 MATERNITY and child welfare is vas oi I*3 most important aspects of the public h alth campaign in rural Singapore, states the unnual report of the Medical Dept. for 1947. The number of clinics in operation and the primitive conditions in which they are189 words
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Article47 1948-12-23 8 Reuter. Madras, Wed. -Dr. Pattabhi htramayya, newly elected President ot the Indian National Congress, will lead an Indian delegation to Burma to discuss compensation to Indian landowner under Burma's nationalisation scheme. The delegation is expected to leave New Delhi for Rangoon by air early m January.—Reuter.Reuter. - 47 words
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Article29 1948-12-23 8 Two Cantonese armed with pistols broke into a house in Burma Road shortly after 5 p.m. yesterday and robbed a Chinese family of $65. worth of jewellery.29 words
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142 1948-12-23 8 It is officially announced that Mr. W. J Peel M.C.S. will be leaving Singapore tui the Gilbeit and Ellice Islands towards the mid of January to take the appointment of Resident Commissioner. Mr. Peel, after graduating from Cambridge University in 1933 went to Oxford142 words
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434 1948-12-23 8 /HIkISTMAS is a day of change and surprises and R.A.F. and Army officers will, accordingly, wait on their men for a change. The Royal Air Force arc holding heauty contests in Changi and a fancy dress football match at Seletar between a W.A.A.F. team434 words
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Article135 1948-12-23 8 SINGAPORE port is one of the h< East. The Quarantine service is parti l for maintaining such conditions, nual R?port of the Medical Depart] The value of this service was ump'v demonstrated on two occasions when cases of smallpox wh'ch hao" been concea'ed on board ship135 words
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143 1948-12-23 8 (Tritotne 'Staff Rrp/rtcr) The Singapore Finance Committee has recommended $51,000 for officers quarters and essential repairs to buildings for the rest of the year. A provision of $12,000 is made for 10 class 4 quarters for senior officers. These quarters will be of a permanent143 words
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Article59 1948-12-23 8 Scouts have arrived at Kualn Lumpur tiom Johore. Malacca. Negri Sembilan Pahang and the Sultan Idris Training College Tanjong Malim to attend a Scout rally to be held in the Federal Capital today on the )cc.isicn of the visit of the Chief Scout to the Federation of Malaya.59 words
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Article50 1948-12-23 8 Chinese Methodic v Fellowship: Christmas C' dress social, 3. Kampone kI Road,—7.30 p. m 1 g Aero Youth. Christmas and daneo, 0(1, k<I —fc p.m. 1 ML V. i l[(| cinema show, follow, )(V f singing—g p m V.W.I'.A., H.. 1, i < .lane,-. Port s.3050 words
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Article208 1948-12-23 8 C'A'IIIAl: "Oliver Twist with John Howard Davis V, !»ort Now ton a'ul Al«c 1.4.1, 4.IS, 6 45 and 9 .';i! a» AMMMBKA: u ailing with Hear) .loan Hon not t—l 15, lf( and 9..'in p.in, M X "M.-lody Tiin«", (rm Moolonr cartoon ftuture) with Ray Rogers, Detmii Day iin208 words
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Article14 1948-12-23 8 IIOCKEV: I.A. vs. P.A.F Semfcawang Farm l 'ark; K.A.F. Malay Kcftt. GS.C —Seinbawang.14 words
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Advertisement32 1948-12-23 8 ITANIOVO II RGNGI Fpa?«a/ X«,aH /^roFrn'nnle "evr WlM valicr X««8 VsV «li 0Wl>« DaM «lixlsll: M»i oiM« o^cl» IUKIKIV<>«! ?«1.!«<U5. e».. !n c!>u<«> >'^>ul !,»>,«„« „s,, w c'c»!,.. !,v U,I 7l>, z,„,. ,l,^,32 words
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Advertisement524 1948-12-23 8 CHRISTMAS SERVICES ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS EVE: Childrefl'l Service 515 p.m. Christmas Carols 11 15 p.m. Midnight Eucharist 11 45 p.m. CHRISTMAS DAY: Choral Eucharist 815 a.m. BOXING DAY: Carol Ser vice 5 30 p m. Monday 27th: Social at YMCA ST. HILDA'S < 111 K( 11, KATONG TODAY: Sunday524 words
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Advertisement104 1948-12-23 8 RON S 0 N <Xbristmas gifts X s are "ever-presents" f Jt^jA discrimination vev tne elegance anc "*VSrSf smartness of thi< i Lighters aporeruv, V JHlJBar 'ts unfailing c aflaV^ Lignte- makes the most icc«n>i> able most flattering of fifa i>ole Agents MULLER 6 PMIPHS (Ml LTD tfuildmk! S'ne.io. >'c104 words
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Miscellaneous9 1948-12-23 8 Tide HIGH N VTKK: '■•'X l' m (8ft. Sin.)9 words
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