Malaya Tribune, 8 September 1949
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Title Section62 1949-09-08 1 MALAYA Tribune BY the PEOPLE FOR THE f PEOPI£ Tcfc "inbum" S'pom Larger sales THAN ANY AFTERNOON PAPER IN MALAYA 1 Phone 3811/3 ''Nine Lir» Published simultaneously at Singapore, Kuuln Lumpur, Ipo'i and Penano. EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 t 194». PRICE TEN CENTS. THE MALAYA TRIBUNE LONDON REPRESENTATIVE:62 words
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Article, Illustration105 1949-09-08 1 i& V. E. Maun g, \mg ii Minister of V Burma, photographed at 1 M'il'.imrdon Aerodrome, i S Now Delhi. He was re- eeivod a I lb** ac rodrome J by Sir Mating Gyi, the > Burmese Ambassador in India, the officers of the i Fmhassy(G.I.IS.Photo). - 105 words
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Article86 1949-09-08 1 A.P NEW YORK, Tues. —The Si w York journal "American said today that Madame Chiang Kai-shek is returning to China next month to stand by her husband. Madame Chiang said, "1 believe the Generalissimo needs me." Asked if she would go to the fighting frontA.P - 86 words
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Article45 1949-09-08 1 The Mercantile Bank of India Ltd. announced this morning a gift of $50,000 to the University of Malaya Fund. This follows similar gifts by the Chartered Bank and the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, and brings the total of tho fund to 5873,95*.45 words
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Article187 1949-09-08 1 Reuter and A-.P. Carried Dangerous Cargo HONGKONG, Wednesday. Brilliant flames shot 300 feet into the sky when the 1,931 ton British coastal steamer Chaksang blew up in Hongkong harbour tonight rocking the city in a terrific explosion. Harbour police and Royal Naval rescue craft dashedReuter and A-.P. - 187 words
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Article78 1949-09-08 1 A.P. Bristol, England, Wed.— Britain's Brabazon, the world's largest civil landplane, made a two and half hour flight Wednesday morning. The giant 130-ton hner which made its maiden flight last Sunday had a perfect 500-yard landing on the mile and a half runway specially built forA.P. - 78 words
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Article23 1949-09-08 1 STOCKHOLM, Wed. The 38th Congress of the Interparliamentary Union opened here today. Twenty-seven Countries including Ceylon and Siam. are taking part.—23 words
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Article130 1949-09-08 1 A.P. FRANKFURT, Wed One German was killed and another severely beaten by an intoxicated group of American Infantrymen assigned to war manoeuvres on the Rhine, US authorities reported tod&Five soldiers of the first division are now under arrest pending further investigation of the violence atA.P. - 130 words
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Article240 1949-09-08 1 Reuter. WASHINGTON. Wednesday. TOP administrative and financial ministers of the United States. Britain and Canada conferred in a closed session for one hour and four minutes at the State Department here today, opening their economic talks on the dollar shortage within the ctorlintr >irP9 IReuter. - 240 words
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70 1949-09-08 1 Reuter. HONGKONG, Wed. Combined bands tonight played officially for the first time a stirring new match, "Sa'utc to the Amethyst," at a farewell patty aboard the famous ship. The officers of the British frigate which escaped from the Yangtse liver on July 30 entertainedReuter. - 70 words
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Article19 1949-09-08 1 A.P. ATHENS, Wed. According to Greek Government communiques 200 queribas have been killed and 174 captured. —A.P.A.P. - 19 words
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Article19 1949-09-08 1 A.P. BELGRADE, Wed. Mosha [thai, Israel's minister to Yugoslavia was received by Matshal Tito today. A.P.A.P. - 19 words
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195 1949-09-08 1 Dollar Talks Start Reuter. LONDON, Wednesday THE dollar talks, started iit Washington today, Mill disclose that Britain's recovery plans include long-term colonial development schemes involving an ultimate" cost of over £250,000,000 informed quarters here said today. Development of the undeveloped areas ofReuter. - 195 words
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137 1949-09-08 1 U.P. WASHINGTON, Tuos.- British Foreign Secretary E.ncsl Bevin was posing tcr photographer.-- l.ofore the si art cf the money conference, today, when one pnetograpuer a:ked him to turn oil head. "Should 1 look toward loft or right Bevin asked. The photographer told himU.P. - 137 words
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Article271 1949-09-08 1 Reuter. LONDON, Wednesday. THE Siamese Finance Minister, Prince Viwatchai Chaiyant, said in London today that Siam wanted a loan of roughly £5,000,000 with which to quicken up the development of the country so that the 18.000,000 people could be kept contented. Prince Chaiyant. who flicsReuter. - 271 words
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Article75 1949-09-08 1 U.P. OSAKA, \V>d.—lapaii- police raided Ihe J OmmMMM Party bslricl headquarters and IHe homes of ten C.unniit members for not paying admission tax on a per- lormanoe of Shahe- speare's "Midsummer 1 Night's Dream." Governor Bunzo Akama of the Osaka prefectine 1 filed a complaint againstU.P. - 75 words
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Article23 1949-09-08 1 Reuter. TOKIQk. Wed. Printing of Emperor Hirohito's book on 20 years' study of sea slugs jp Sagarni Bay was completed yesterday.—Reuter.Reuter. - 23 words
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Article24 1949-09-08 1 TIRAEUS, Greece, Wed. The military court here today j sentenced *.o death 10 businessmen found guilty of financing the Communist Party.24 words
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Article120 1949-09-08 1 A Royal Air Force Dakota clashed in a jungle aiea near Taiping yesterday afternoon wntle it was engaged in the iul'-scale ait search for the Spitliie tighter which has ht t-n missing since Monday. The ctashed Dakota has been located, and a search party is120 words
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Article66 1949-09-08 1 U.P. WASHINGTON, Wed. Senator Tom Connally, Democratic Chairman of the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee charged today that Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek of China had "absconded"' with U8538,000,--000 of his nation's treasury to Formosa. CcnnaMy made the charge during a furious Senate debate with Republican Senators KennethU.P. - 66 words
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Advertisement98 1949-09-08 1 I CANCELLED Mutual General -.mm MOTOR BRMKN'S COMPENSATION, pi RSONAt U '< IDKNT a nd oiher tla**ia «.t It AMI \ssO< I \TION I.TO. lin c»rpora4f d in England* NlrVrr < lumbwi, Raffles Plaee, Maaaffef N v WISE. Phone: Mtt, I. jam PLAIN 1 m SHAN'T AUNG SILK IN TWENTY98 words
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Advertisement31 1949-09-08 1 SINGAPORE 5420 /5429 KUALA lUMPUR ***** Are ucu aware? Zm that TIGER BEER is brewed in Singapore in a modern and most up-to-date Brewery, J usin finest N^s|gSv MALT HOPS YEAST31 words
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Article124 1949-09-08 2 Tribune Staff Reporter. THE Russian ship Nahodka. now m port, iBW a vUtaed at about $2,750,000 fro... Sin X loading 2,300 tons of rubber valued at aoout $1 900,000 and 1,000 tons of coconut o-.l worth about $840,000. a. ~~*a The coconut oil was *oiu124 words
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Article82 1949-09-08 2 Lam Kee Tian. a youthlui looking Chinese, was yestcrdav fined one dollar for stating to the Singapore Registration Office that he was born in Singapore when actually he was born in Johore! Lam pleaded guilty to this charge. On the second charge of wrongfully applying and82 words
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Article79 1949-09-08 2 Two hundred gnls have already volunteered to sell Bags in Singapore on Sept. 10. foi the Y.W.C.A. flag day According to the districts a'letted to them, flag sellers will start their duties as early as 8.15 a.m. or as late as 9.30 a.m. Girls celling flags79 words
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Article25 1949-09-08 2 Two armed robberies occurred during the past 24 houis in Singapoie. The robbers got away with a total of $41 and two watches.25 words
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Article19 1949-09-08 2 A Chinese vegetable hawker was robbed by thice Malays, at the 15 mile stone. Woodlands Road yesterday.19 words
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Article, Illustration106 1949-09-08 2 GEN. SIR NEIL M RITCHIE, X.C.8.. K.8.E.. D.5.0.. M.C.. A.D.C. who vacated command of Fat East Land Forces on August 2. is embarking on the Cortu for Britain tomonow. With him will be Lady Ritchie, their two children and Captain R. F. Biich-Raynardson. A.D.C. to the106 words
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Article27 1949-09-08 2 A dramatised adaptation of "The Pied Piper of Hamclin" will be presented in the Childi en's Programme over Radio Ma'.aya today at 6.02 p.m.27 words
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Article64 1949-09-08 2 Empire Ken (42,43): Empire Jamaica <41>: Asphalion (38«».': Pyrrhui <36 3Tt; Steei Traveler i 34); Mindoro <31/32>: Presi dent Grant (17 18); Kepong <19>: Rfwani; (20>: Sansapor «2122): Nahodka US/SI); Island r-Medon 26). Bendoran (27 2*): MyiI midon (29.30): Somali ilolb> i Trevclvan (13 14>: Morclia til):64 words
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Article89 1949-09-08 2 Latest time of uostinn at thj ('..P.0. to Aden, Afghanistan. Alaska. Europe. Africa. South America. West Indie.-?. Canada. Egypt, Eire. Abyssinia. Palestine. Pakistan. Syria. U.S.S.R.. U.B.A Ireland. India. Iran Iraq, Madagascar. Turkey, Batavia. Palembang and Sourabajra ib C p.ie. Mads are expected from Aden, Afghanistan, Alaska. Europe. Africa,89 words
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Article51 1949-09-08 2 Mails are expected fiom Thailand, North Borneo Labuan Brunei Miri and the Federation today. Latest times for posting to Oreat Britain N. Ireland. Eire, Europe, Egypt. North luid West Africa. West Indies, Osyloß an.l Christinas Island will be noon today. Mails for the Federation will "close at 651 words
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147 1949-09-08 2 THE valuation of the Commissioner of Lands in *ee1 pcct of four pieces of land, acquired by the Government in Mav last on behalf of the Municipality, at Kallang Road, Kampong Bugis, was dis mi ted bv the owners in the Hicrh Court vesterdav. Thiee of147 words
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Article59 1949-09-08 2 The H.M S. Amethyst which hit the headlines by her Yangtze rtvor action%wiil get a warm welcome when ihe at lives in Singapore on her way back to Plymouth. The s'oop is due in Singapore on 'Wednesday. n*xt week and after a two day stay at59 words
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112 1949-09-08 2 MALAYAN rubber estates who have beer, waiua.sr A for ninths for a favourable rubber pr.ee so d their stocks heavily on the Singapore market y*a Th^osTof 8 production at the moment hoine about31 cents per pound, estates were at- But following yesterday's heavy proht112 words
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Article69 1949-09-08 2 The rnaikct closed yestcvdaV at the following prices: Buyers Sellr No. 1 Sept. RSS 36--. 37 No. 2 Sopt. RSS 35 No. 3 Sept. RSS 32 32', On registered tender: Oct.-Dcc. 37 37 J j Jan.-Mar. 37 37 U Tone—Easy LONDON SEPT. 6 CI.F. 11* Up X69 words
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Article84 1949-09-08 2 Dt. F. C. Benham. Economic Adviser to the Commis-sioner-General, yesterday met representatives of the Singapore Chinese Chamber cf Commerce to hear their vtewa on the lice trade. The sole put pose of such meetings will be tc obtaif fact and opinions to be place v. befoic84 words
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Article153 1949-09-08 2 Singapore. Wed. WITH London rather steadier there was a slightly better tone in the local tin share market. Industrials were again a little easier. The following are the price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers Asso•iation today. Gammon 2.17 V. 2.25 Henry Waugh 2.00 2.07.153 words
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Article155 1949-09-08 2 Copra wa i a quiet market n Singapore yesterday with sellers offering at $30i per picul for September f.o.b while buyers had other ideas. Sellers were trying to keep up old prices and are not keen on selling. Some loose business was recorded yesterday. Coconut oil for September155 words
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Article, Illustration194 1949-09-08 2 THE 14th. Field Regiment was among the 1 that yesterday passed through Singapore for Hongkong in the 10.390-ton Lancashire, ;h Bibby Line liner which is still a trooper. Maior General J M. Kirk- >IM j'.>: uiuiiui v mm.. man. who greeted them on behalf194 words
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Article40 1949-09-08 2 A distinguished gncst at the weekly luncheon of the Rotary Club yesterday was Mr. Samual Welles, an associate editor of Time and Lit The president. Mr. L. Cresoi>. gave an interesting talk on "Rubber Roads".40 words
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157 1949-09-08 2 The master of a frfM-i vessel, such as the Kah Hock should be able to navtj th- fhuvwak Pivu v-iUiout the aid of a pilot if he had previously navigab d it ;l t Inst six times with tl of a pilot T157 words
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Advertisement247 1949-09-08 2 OPENSi TODAY! 1 11—1.45—1—6.30—9.30 jJgaBWBBH !SATURDAY at MIDNIGHT! Warner Bros- thundering NEwAgNENTug^ B GREAT >V \1 L prrs. nis starring NOW SHOWING! IMMP Saturday at Midnight! j 'DICK TRACY vs. CRIME INC A REPUBLIC SERIAL SHOWN COMPLETE i "MAUREEN O'HARA'S PERFORMANCE I? OUTSTANDING!" —OBSERVER. VICKI BAUM'S BEST SELLER "MORTAGAGE ON247 words
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Advertisement37 1949-09-08 2 i SHOWS DAILY— 3, 6.15 9.15 p.m. SHAW BROS. Latent Malay Sensation. starring .Miss Siput Roomai Nor A Beautiful Romance of THRILLS, SONGS, COMEDI ST N. SEPT. 11th at 11 a,m. Warner Broa' "ROBIN HOOD" In Technicolor37 words
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Advertisement126 1949-09-08 2 I NOW Jff| H tANA GENE JUNE VAN ANGt.A I TURNER KELLY ALLYSON HEFUN MP H Lmdy dt WnUtr «j U Arlmfsn nCtmUmmct stAlhti Qttn Am It@aa# I Nerve-Shattering I I Sword-Fights! fpTj|| lAdviceI Advice From tS- Mk\ M.G.Ms Leo! '*H As tliis picture will nut b» shown in an>126 words
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Miscellaneous429 1949-09-08 2 (iiiEajii't a! BLUE NETWORK MALAY rKOGBA>IM N Announcement wiU» Suture ENGLISH PHOGBAMMKS i«..v> a.m. to 12 noon Schools Tune; 7 p.m. Close Down. Broadcast; li noon Programme »«nA r \mm Mtß 10 a.m. News from Kuala bum Summary; 12.05 Variety son**; tHINLSfc pur; 10.0.1 Close Down; 12 nooa 12.45 News;429 words
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Article, Illustration1166 1949-09-08 3 Mom Will Satisfy All Parlies Says Chinese Chamber Chief TMK Singapore legislative Council yesterday took only 4f> minutes to decide, by 15 votes to four, to drop the profits set-off recommended by the loirit Select Committees' report on the Malayan Wa** Damage Compensation Scheme. Mr. Thio1,166 words
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Article110 1949-09-08 3 OEVEN English-speaking Government employceb S unions have decided yon to anoointntents and pmmotions. The decision *d»s taken at the first meeting on bept. or the unions' 28-man B< J lOO committee on the fofmntVjn of Federation of Eng speaking Gorernment Vl unions to promote ion110 words
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Article63 1949-09-08 3 A Singapore postman. Won. Boon Poh. 24. was sent cO gaol for Six months ye.-terda for attempting to cheat a Chinese servant woman of 20 i cent. When he delivered a fetter to her from' CWrux. District Judge H. k. dom said ho took a63 words
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Article44 1949-09-08 3 The third nt p serleH o. broadcast talks by senior Government .mciais to m Sfen over Radio wih ft* broadcast, tomorrow from Radio Maia/a. Kuala Lumpur, by the Attorn*>Gencra'. Fedeiation of Ma ya. Mr. nVW P V*** Sutton at i P m44 words
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Article80 1949-09-08 3 Malayan Airwuys nave "stepped in the breech created by the temporary withirawal Ol BOAC Argonauts on the Far Eastern routes They have extended a service to Hongkong via p«gp»The first piane haves today and thereafter aircraft will take-off on Tuesdays and Saturdays returning the next80 words
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Article47 1949-09-08 3 Two Chinese robbed a taxi driver of his watch and $18 in cash yesterday. They hired the .ax. at the junction of Jalam Besar and Dcsker Road. They instructed the taxi driver to stop C* Kirn Kcat Road, where thej threatened him with a r.nife47 words
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Article39 1949-09-08 3 It is officially announced that the King's Exequaturs empowering >. wSU R. Langdon and Mr. »rt a Sommerlatte to act ac Consul General and respectively of the United States of America at Singapore has received His Hajestv's signature.39 words
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69 1949-09-08 3 Singapore Police—one untitled with a sten gun escorted Sidtnn Abu Bakar of Patang saiciA out ol Knllang Airport yesterdi;\ when he arrived on a week's ho'iday. Accompanied by his A.D.C. Tunku \asurldin and Fimbri Stia Muda, the Su'ian attended the- Singapore races :n the atternoon. He is staying a* "tVoodnruk,"69 words
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Article82 1949-09-08 3 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Mr. J. N. McHugh, Director of Public Relations said last night, "The important role of the press in the world today 's widely recognised. An active-press is a vital ne say for healthy political life. Mr. McHugh was speakiQg at the 26th82 words
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267 1949-09-08 3 QFFICIAL robes for the University of Malaya have been displayed in London at a unique function. The robe.", which have been completed by one of thy leading British makers of academic and ecclesiastical vestments, will be dispatched to Singapore in foi- the inaugural ceremonies267 words
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Article98 1949-09-08 3 T\\t Liingaporv branch of L'u i Red cross ha.; taken c<ei the run /.ig of the Handicapped Children.- Home, it was officially announced yesterday. The committee members of the old Society will automatically become the Handicapped Children's subcommittee ol the Singapore Bianch of the British98 words
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Article57 1949-09-08 3 <'..■:. Daan Jahjn. Rid n* stall ''fIJJWCiaI moaacngfcr" who is returning to .le-rjuU.: ;v from the h tguc round-lal conference, pa—Od tli>'.." snog&porc this morning by k.l.Vi. GonstcMatioj. He will tepoit to the ittcpuh't ;*n Government on tiie confei CHOC proceedings. Colonel Jahjr. is head57 words
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Article24 1949-09-08 3 Tho mooting of the Rural Beard Mod foi Sept. 10. bus be en postponed to Sept. 22, &t the same time ami place.24 words
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Advertisement641 1949-09-08 3 Modern WAY of keepincj the Kotrie bright, cfefen 6 llOellHlV MANSION POLISH FOR FLOORS FURNITURE 6IWOIEUM For Everybody's Book >t Letters Tun Thi.njU Haaays CulloKv Kesajra (111 1 ii'l ti'.hw Kelv-ul il'x.-'v. <;<> ii. »1. 5 in HOMtt'S H2 2; Brtf? Rasa!) Bead. Binpra-i-ore ami ;ii Mala-—a. >'■ r inhan,641 words
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Advertisement297 1949-09-08 3 FOR SALE: Freehold. brick mnsalows, f> Imjiliooims 6— 7.000 sq. i 4' ruiie'- from CP.'), off Changi ltd. Ayph In -'Tso m.t. *Qfffit MUSIC FOORMAN'N music academy for Piano. Violin, and Theory Principal I. Foorma.i, 'M. Wilkinson M. 1> I. Mitt. (L.49D. t ri<ioi>M \i,s ENJOY rittnf better. •Rlrtura Book"297 words
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Article564 1949-09-08 4 ALMOST a year ago to the day this column made A its first'comment on the appointment Oi Sir Henry Gurney as the new High Commissioner of the comment, and it arose from an article in the London Observer, a sober organ, which carried the heading "A Strange564 words
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Article, Illustration1523 1949-09-08 4 ERIC SOSNOW - BY ERIC SOSNOW B.B.P. ARE we heading towards a general depression and a world economic crisis This is a question which people everywhere would like to have answered. In the United States, the symptoms of a general economic crisis are, perhaps, more visibleB.B.P. - 1,523 words
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Article, Illustration652 1949-09-08 4 LEON DENNEN - By LEON DENNEN LONDON TI7HEN delegates represenff ting forty-three million organized workers in Asia, Africa, Europe and America met here in July to lay the foundation of a new anti-Communist world labour federation, the struggle for the soul of European labour reached a new climax. The652 words
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Article613 1949-09-08 4 NADEANE WALKER - Ten young and pretty Arab women, all unveiled, sit around a tea-table talking about women. -by- NADEANE WALKER A.P. "It is only in the last 10 years that our women have begun to break away a liftfe from the fettering custom* and traditions," explained KaheiraA.P. - 613 words
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Advertisement161 1949-09-08 4 y Ca4t Succeed should be everyone's motto but it would be extremely difficult ii you don't go for that specialised training which counts so much in later life. I.C.S. can provide you with such a vocational training along carefullyplanned line*. Write for particulars of the subject you are interested in161 words
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Advertisement40 1949-09-08 4 Men's Wear AMERICAN SOCKS "SHORTEES" j 10 PRICES ARE to $2.25 WOOL felt! HATS Set style in the Latest Shade* of Fawn, Grey, Tan and *****. PRICES ARE I $7.50 $8.50 THE MAN'S SHOP ROBINSONS I RAFFLES PLACE S'POKt j40 words
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237 1949-09-08 5 A.P. MANILA. Wed. Ameri- nobby Freeberg of Kansas, once called one-nian air dead by f««ov, Amer.can airmen. Seigriat of Vian. a who returned ia this week with vmerican flyer. ne year's nnpn«nment he Sieved ahot I r planes in dense Sumatra' jungle. eea missing (orA.P. - 237 words
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Article67 1949-09-08 5 A.P. TOKYO, wed. An exp'.osn .-nattered 10 buildp.jured at least at a Japanese l pant in Tokyo's at suburbs today. The number of dead or !.n known, or more explosions I rescue crews from two remaining es of the 12 building plant which manufactured chemical fertiliser,A.P. - 67 words
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Article37 1949-09-08 5 Reuter. NBOROUGH, Hampv l. Britain's hrst nor and two latest jet ines shot like arrows across Farnborough clo ie to supersonic In their ilrst public ances :>ince they m d from the it list Reuter.Reuter. - 37 words
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138 1949-09-08 5 Reuter—AAP. TOKYO, Wednesday. I N mknown Australian soldier who ran an injured Japanese labourer to a hospital in his Jeep!tored profuse plaudits from a reader of the UTOiKoku Shimbun, biggest newspaper m Hiroshima. ~,I.P Mi.inn" nf g Column oi wspaper carried the n i.Reuter—AAP. - 138 words
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Article, Illustration48 1949-09-08 5 n.mimr essee&Mtto into the barrel at his corner bar of ,he V m lon Zoo! liumbo is getting look* AM he's getting for Lis Unobte is a deep draught o i sp,einlly-prc,mr.d nnlk probahly d, l id.d thai f,Ur a„ ...uo/ei.t elea+as*, bilking hmi that ua>.48 words
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168 1949-09-08 5 Reuter. BOMBAY, Wednesday. A "Died piper of Hamelin" is urgently required by A fSmbav city where over 3,250,000 rats cause a of R530,000,000 pcr u yea p r ai Corporation recently resolved to conduct a "rat week" in the city, inaugurating its "all-out anti-ratReuter. - 168 words
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Article24 1949-09-08 5 Reuter. LONDON, Wed. A British whaling company has fitted out a whale-catcher with special e'ectrical equipment for killing whales by electric shock. —Reuter.Reuter. - 24 words
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Article49 1949-09-08 5 Reuter. MONTREAL", rnes Thousands of unempioycu men knelt for five hours in the municipal stadium at Screl yesterday. 50 miles from here, to pray for jobs. Sorel wartime shipping centre where 13.000 men were employed in three yards now has only 540 men at work. —Reuter.Reuter. - 49 words
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Article34 1949-09-08 5 Reuter. COLOMBO. Wed. Prince Louis Ferdinand of Piussia, son of no ex Crown 1 mice rwtt i c WiHie") has recently renewed his contac. with a Ceylon astrologer, Professor Bulath Singhala. Reuter.Reuter. - 34 words
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Article171 1949-09-08 5 U.P. JOHNSTOWN, Wed—Jules A. Kamsly,,part-owner of the fabulous Hope diamond scorns all taljcof curses and jinxes, but he's shy of a camera. During his visit here, he turned down all offers to be photographed, saying that his picture had never appeared in a newspaper. He explainedU.P. - 171 words
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260 1949-09-08 5 BEVIN AND CRIPPS IN NEW YORK U.P. NEW YORK, Wednesday. MR Ernest Bevin, British Foreign Secretary on his arrival here yesterday Sir Staff ord Cripps, ChaneeU.r of tne Exchequer, have come to the United States to "win the struggle for oneU.P. - 260 words
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Article115 1949-09-08 5 Reuter-AAP. MELBOURNE. Wed. A Melbourne geologist who claimed that he had maue concct world weather forecasts for several years, said recently that there wou d be severe earthquakes in Australia "before long" but he was not able to say yet when the country would "get theReuter-AAP. - 115 words
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250 1949-09-08 5 Reuter. LAKE SUCCESS, Wednesday. The United Nations Scientific conference on the Conservation and Utilisation of Resources—the first of its ki 1 ever held—ended its three-week session here today. On the last day, the conference, meeting under the chairmanship of Mr. William Borberg, Denmark, workReuter. - 250 words
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Article38 1949-09-08 5 Reuter. CANTON, Wed.—Tne British Information Service in Canton is closing down. This decision has been reached after careful consideration of the experience of information centres in North China where all information work has been suspended. —Reuter.Reuter. - 38 words
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Article31 1949-09-08 5 Reuter. SYDNEY, Wed. Six former Koyal Australian Navy officers said recently that they would leave Sydney in September to sail around the world in a 43-ft. yacht. —Reuter.Reuter. - 31 words
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Article28 1949-09-08 5 A.P. HONOLULU. Wr'i huge flying boat "Philippine Mars" landed l, Honolulu yesterday with Its 54 passengers and crew after throwing an engine 440 miles at sea.—A.P.A.P. - 28 words
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Article71 1949-09-08 5 A.P. SYDNEY Wed. There's a 25 shillings (US*4) a week skill margin for bottle washers in Australia. This margin is on top of the basic wage t6 10 (US$2O.BO) in Sydney. The i ate was set by Conciliation Commissioner D.V. Morrison on the application of the LiquorA.P. - 71 words
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124 1949-09-08 5 U.P. HOLLYWOOD, Wed. United States most decorated war hero, now a film rtai Audie Murphy admitted yesterday that his "ideal" marriage of eight months to actress Wanda Hendiix. was fizzling. •Eveiything wou'd be p.lright". Miss Hcndrix said, if she and Audie could only getU.P. - 124 words
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Article23 1949-09-08 5 Reuter. WASHINGTON, Wed. British News, an eight page monthly trade journal advertising 45 British firms, made its first appearance today.— Reuter.Reuter. - 23 words
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Miscellaneous56 1949-09-08 5 LI'L ABXER by Al Capp GOT QUITE AI I ??-VHOT'S TMtT U'L 1 AI I NOW, -'GET MAE \(W 1 <L I A LI'L GROUP HERE. TWO COP?-VO'LL TAKE A A I FUMJ MR. JOE j L I > INVISIBLE LI'L COPS AN' TH'MONEV BACK?—J tUI V RATTK3AN. ?ufv icT56 words
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Article2079 1949-09-08 6 FOX AND WOODS SCORE TWO WINNERS EACH R OSS ROAD ridden by Ted Harper openedi his xvi»X ning account in Malaya when he won the third race at Bukit Timah yesterday. His success was the biggest upset of the cfcy as he paid $108 for a2,079 words
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243 1949-09-08 6 Reuter. LONDON, Wednesday. lON DON football clubs in night games against L provincial outfits won three and lost one of the four games on the card. Arsenal which has mad" a bad start to the newseason, edged West Bromwich Albion 2—l. Chelsea beat SunderlandReuter. - 243 words
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Advertisement591 1949-09-08 6 MANSFIELD CO. LTD., (Incorporated Tn Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE Carriers' option to proceed via other ports to load and discharge cargo. Sailings from U.K. U.S.A. "Aeneas from W Coot. gjt 29 "Prometheus' from UK T ».a>r>r\ncr Sailings for LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW CONTINENTAL PORTS •Medon" sails for Liverpool, Glasgow, Holland and Hambu-g591 words
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Advertisement216 1949-09-08 6 1 Tilt iU<> SWi:EI* j I first PBS™ 1 iTfeif;'— (Wg.™> S SECOND PKIZE No. 4523k. 29.1Q4) ***** I nH05J mn V S 3.8077, *****3. j MOW", ««"double WTES I 78 TICKETS 01 eacil 7 1 LUXURIOUS ,mkWSr SKY MASTER SERV,CE SINGAPORE TO COLOMBO w.th connect.no sekv.ces TO LONDON V.A216 words
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Advertisement567 1949-09-08 6 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD I SINGAPORE I Lloyds Agents In Singapore, ft Ticket Agents For Malayan Railways I GLEN LINE B \<u FPTl\'C> FOR ADEN, LONDON. ANTWERP X At c/JJ dam, Hamburg. m DENBIGHSHIRE (Ca'ls Alexandria) Sept i, S B r*i FNROY (Alexandr a r «origicr, Casablanca Sept. 2\ Sent B567 words
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Article, Illustration411 1949-09-08 11 HOW TO PLAY GOLF Ml. 23 KEEPING Ihe ri- elbow close to th*- body ss. ntial to a •ornpact swim At the top the swinjj the »ow should down, not oi If it point." i>ut you may be s that your -xwvj. has lost411 words
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Article105 1949-09-08 11 Reuter. LONDON. Wed. I* d D rby's four-year-old Alv- ion the greatest stay, r in Europe and unbeat. :i his year. will endeavo* 0 set the seal on his fan by winning the Doncast. Cup. to be run over tw > miles and a quarterReuter. - 105 words
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Article100 1949-09-08 11 Reuter. DONCASTER. Wed. ThAga Khan and his son. Prince Aly Khan, were present at the opening of the four-day St. Leger meeting nere today and saw their brilliant colt. Palestine, by Fair Trial out of Una. canter away with the big two-year-old event, the sixReuter. - 100 words
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301 1949-09-08 11 THE Army beat the Navy by four goals to two on 1 the H.M.S. Terror ground, yesterday, to keep up their unbeaten record in the Inter-Community League. Rom fell throughout the game but that did not prevent 'it from being fast and thrilling.301 words
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Article53 1949-09-08 11 Reuter. TORONTO. Wed. The British Walker Cup team were held to a 6-all drawhere by Canada's Amateur team in 3G holes matches. The British players won the singles by four matches to two with two halved, but the Canadians took the foursomes by threeReuter. - 53 words
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238 1949-09-08 11 Reuter. SCARBOROUGH, Wednesday. THE New Zealand cricketers began the last ttftfc* 1 of their tour here t«d:»y against si strong[eleven brought together by H. D. who by the close of play had scored 348 for the loss ot fne WICKeTS. Joe Hardstalf. the NottinghamshireReuter. - 238 words
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775 1949-09-08 11 ALLAN LEWIS - ECLIPTIC IS MOST ATTRACTIVE WORKER By ALLAN LEWIS A large crowd of spectators were at Bukit Tiniuh 4 this morning, when Gold Cup candidates were given their final gallops for Saturday's big racn. The number two grass was soft after Ijtst evening'* rein. Although775 words
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90 1949-09-08 11 CATERING for horses c>a. two and five, »he Selan jor Turf Club will i .cc bn Oct. 22. 26 and 29, The r imrrt p'ovides tne tollswmg runs for each jlasv. CLASS IT —Fir-t Rita: of Abt 7 Furs. Sc? >r,J rtm.'ti or90 words
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73 1949-09-08 11 i News from the Mews.. ty ALLAN LEWIS FLASHED. Hambrion Uijd Cluti have been returned to Arthur Sleiph's stable, "fc icy" aiso gets two new hordes with these three old friend* They are Hunting Music and Show" Boy. Both o f e very73 words
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Article156 1949-09-08 11 Mr LLOYD LEVEY. Sydney owner, is at present on rvisit to Singapore. Mr. Leve> races Khedive, (HiKh Caste Veil Queen) and Navdh, tActor— Veil Queen) in Sydney. He bred these two .horses which nr c hi if brother's at his Raerftm.--mud u rvninan 2?«» miles from Sydney.156 words
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Article73 1949-09-08 11 J. MICKEY Donnelly who had a fall from Se San tn the flirt race on Saturday la progressing satisfactorily. It is doubtful if he will ride for the rest ot the present meeting but he should be Quite fit for the Ipoh rices stifling on Sept. 24.73 words
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Article89 1949-09-08 11 JACK TAIT was seen at his br*t when riding t*rlnce83 Nuffield to win the opening event last Saturday. Usually fractious at the barrier Princess Nuffield was handled very confidently by Tait. When the barrier lifted she was the first away. She was not headed after and went on89 words
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Article107 1949-09-08 11 U.P. WISSANT, Franc v. Wed. —A six-man Egyp- < tian swimming team to- day set up a new relay record for the tough England to France cross Channel swim. Their time was ten hours and 45 minutes one hour and 40 minute* under the 12U.P. - 107 words
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Article174 1949-09-08 11 Reuter. LONDON. Wed. Swallow Tal), which finished third in this year s Derby, w; s made equal favour'te at 4—l with Lone Eagle at the Victor ra Club cailover on the Bt. Leger tonight Swallow Tail, one of thr earlier favourites lor th race, lost hisReuter. - 174 words
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Article78 1949-09-08 11 Wembley B.P. "B' h Ufl tt! Sky against Amicable rl nlon's ''B" team at homo co ri tomoirow at 6.45 p.m. at No. Leioni,' 21, GcylaiiL-. Following will represent tin: Wembley: Soon Kirn Huat. Teo Kiln Yam. Wee Ah Tc\ Lionel Koh. Chiani Tow Lhu. Lt K*e< Swee78 words
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Article57 1949-09-08 11 Following will represent Anici nian Prt-sident Lines S.C. tn a badminton match against v. Asiatic Co.. S.C. at Bapp> World on Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. Willie Tan. Senawi H. Sail h. Wee Teck Van, Tan Soo Laew. Embong bin Salim. Chua Ch« i Whyc, and another57 words
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197 1949-09-08 11 THE Singapore Youth Council invites youth organi--1 s-lions to enter for the Singapore Boys' 1940 Soccer Cup competition. The present holder is the Katong Boys' Club. Application? must be marY in writing to Mr. L. Rayner Organiser, 9. Ridley Park before Sept.197 words
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Article110 1949-09-08 11 The Shell Sports Club annua' Europeans vs. The Rest eftdljei fixture will be played on tV Raffles Institution xround pn Saturday at 2 p.m. The tear, are: Europeans: J. V. H. Geek i (capt.). G. Child, A. *C. Beck, L. V. Taylor, J D. Maughan. B.110 words
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Article64 1949-09-08 11 The Singapore Chess League Will hold a Lightning Chi Tournament at Happy World M Sunda> Bept. 18 and 25 at 7 p.m. Bhtrlea are open to all and the fees arc: League members: f>\.V>\ Non- League members: $1.50. Entriea are open to etartiug time, but intending competitor*64 words
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Article51 1949-09-08 11 Following players have been chosen to represent the Unit»-i Family Juniors B.P. against Mayflower Juveniles B.P. on Sunday, at No. 714. Upper fcerangoon Road at 3.00 p.m.: Hendry LL. Heng Boon Lee. Heng Boor. Chuan. Lee Yong Mut, Chye, Andrew Heng. Philip Hentr. Heng Ponn Utn* joahua51 words
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Obituary43 1949-09-08 11 TOK KIM LUAN~age 35, 1 iving behind 3 sons and 4 daughters beloved wife of Cb'a Keng Hean, passed away peacefully at her home No. 54, Ceylon Road. Singapore. Funeral by Buddhist rites at 3 p.m. today. Malayan Union papers pleas*.- copy.43 words
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Advertisement122 1949-09-08 11 I PHILIPS 1 •c PHILIPS RADIO PLAYIR I IHGIDAHU: Commercial and Domestic. Electric Kefrigerators. Easy Terms Can Be Arranged. UNITED RADIO CO., 11«, Orchard Kd„ Singapore Phone nH, Eczema Itch Killed in 7 Minutes Tour skin has nearly 50 million tiny •••mil »rrt pores where germs awe and cause terrible122 words
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Advertisement95 1949-09-08 11 Horoscopes, Consultation*) Palm Readings, Etc., on authorised basis only by the Incorporated Astrologer, S. K. SHASTRV, F.T.S., F.F.B.A., Fellow of the Federation of British Astrologers, Ltd. (London). Now, at Tiong Hoa Hotel, 4, Prinsep Street, Singapt»»-?, on a Brief and Final wit, (after over 12 years' successful practice in Kuala95 words
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Advertisement303 1949-09-08 11 SIT. VACANT The Singapore Improvem* nt Trust ha* vacancies fcr Corks, male or female, m (a) the Estates Section, to deal with the maintenance and supervision of Tru c .t properties and (b) the Secretariat, for geneMi clerical duties. Commencing" salary -VWI m. plus GO', Cost of Living Allowance. School303 words
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Miscellaneous41 1949-09-08 11 jJpWWITE CATCMS CURLY KAVCE WITH A SOLiP RIGHT TO THE JAW AND IT I I CURLY FALLS CLEAN THROUGH I I SOMEHOW, THE EX- CHAMPION rSLE' a^a S A^ T =C/ 1 HE I MANAGES TO HOLD ON"' KAYOE v ,141 words
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Article, Illustration393 1949-09-08 12 Tribune Stair Reporter AN the Corfu which sails for the United Kingdom today is one of Malaya's well-known figures. Even the bandits know Miss Josephine Foss, M.8.E.. who is going home to her sister in Sussex on indefinite leave. "Whether I shall come393 words
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218 1949-09-08 12 Reuter. HONGKONG, Wednesday. VUNNAN warlord Lv Han may come to terms with 1 Chiang Kai-shek after his dramatic visit to Chungking four days after his reported coup m KSg officials close to Acting President Li TSUn T g h cfntorf OfficialsReuter. - 218 words
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Article35 1949-09-08 12 U.P. COLUMBUS. Ohio. Wed.— Egyptian finger-print expert Malak Guiiguis told the International Association for Identinaetion today that it soon may be possible to determine the paternity of any child by using finger-prints. —U.P.U.P. - 35 words
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93 1949-09-08 12 Reuter. SAIGON. Wed French troops in Indochina may have to withdraw from the Chinese border to avoid clashing with a possible "invasion" of Chinese Nationalist troops fleeing from the Communists, military observers say. French troops on the border number only 30.000 to 50.000 andReuter. - 93 words
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Article32 1949-09-08 12 U.P. TOKIO. Wed. The Japanese Government's population survey showed an increase of 942.65S during the first naif year of 1949—the highest figure for any sixmonth veiiod in the past.— U.P.U.P. - 32 words
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269 1949-09-08 12 U.P. LAKE SUCCESS, Wednesday. j THE United Nations Commission in Kashmir today made public official correspondence leading to an abandonment of last month's scheduled truce talks between India and Pakistan. The correspondence between the Commission and the two neighbour states made it clear thatU.P. - 269 words
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Article25 1949-09-08 12 U.P. MAEBASHI. Japan, Wed. —Mount Asama, a 2,500-met-er volcano, erupted today for the second time within a week but no casualties were reported.—U.P.U.P. - 25 words
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Article101 1949-09-08 12 AUSTRALIA MAY ASK LOAN U.P. CANBERRA. Wed.- -Authoritative sources said today that Prime Minister Joaepft Chifiey has informed tne parliamentary Laboui Parts that his Government is considering requesting a dollar loan.* a At the same.time Chifiey reported'y told the party that dollar loans are evils to be avoided if possible.U.P. - 101 words
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Article66 1949-09-08 12 Reuter. RANGOON, Foreign Minister U E Maung, told reporters here today Commonwealth countries were supplying Burma with arms. He said Burma did not intend employing foreign troops in the event of any Chinese Communist aggression across Yunnan border. Burma would have sufficient arms shortly when expected suppliesReuter. - 66 words
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Article, Illustration234 1949-09-08 12 PAY PACKETS MUST MATCH OUTPUT A.P. BRIDLINGTON, England, Wednesday. DRIME Minister Clement Artlee warned British that h,s La P "Aching rise in outUnion Congress. Attlee also appealed to the British working man to- 1. Help rouse "strong public opinion" against people who "are abusingA.P. - 234 words
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Article90 1949-09-08 12 A M.G. car was nearly cut into two when it crashed into a telegraph post at the sth mile. Bukit Timah on the way to Johore early yesterday morning. The driver. Lt. Thomas Frederick Jones, of the Naval Base, died in hospital as a result90 words
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181 1949-09-08 12 U.P. WASHINGTON, Wednesday. SENATOR Walter George, Democrat, asked the S Ao approve a three-year extension ot the UnftSMs SSS cutting programme m order to C T f tm C a v>i»» onnotnr<j returned rrom «1 agreements programme. The extension programme. Which was fatheredU.P. - 181 words
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Article119 1949-09-08 12 Reuter. BUENOS AIRES, Wed. Be ivia may bring her 12-day-old i. volution to the attenUon of the United Nations following fui ther charges of foi--35b mi.-.vmti.rt. by hot* rue Bolivian Congw ,aa night appointed special committee to investigate peritatent reports that rebels received foreign ai m.sReuter. - 119 words
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75 1949-09-08 12 Reuter. LONDON, Wednesday- The Now Delhi radio announcer broke into a news bulletin this afternoon to appeal for news of a missing airliner said to be carrying tho Govcrnot of Assam and six other passeng6The plane, a twin-engined Dove type. left Willingdon airport." NowReuter. - 75 words
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Article95 1949-09-08 12 Reuter. SYDNEY. Wed.—The Sydney arbitration court today oidered the Industrial Registrar to return A£54.700 paid into court recently under the Nationa' Emergency Coal Strike Act. The money was withdrawn from banks by the Miners Federation, the Iron Workers Association and Waterside Workers Federation during the coal strikeReuter. - 95 words
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Article65 1949-09-08 12 A.P. HAMBURG. Wed. Death cell statements by two former SS olncers admitted today that a German special task force slaughtered 90.000 Soviet civilians on the eastern fiont and icpcrted its activities to Field Marshal Erich Yon Manstein. The statements were read by tho prosecution officer Mr. F.A.P. - 65 words
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121 1949-09-08 12 Thhutu Staff Reporter Sir John Harding C.U.K.. D S 0., M.C.. Commandei -inChief Fur East Land Forces, has called on all his commandos for a renewed and concentrated effort against the bandits. In a statement reteasad yesterday, he said: "l have recently completed a hurried121 words
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Article29 1949-09-08 12 U.P. LONDON. Wed. King Alfonso XIII of Spain, who died in 1941. nominated Don Juan as "heir to the throne" in his will made public today. —U.P.U.P. - 29 words
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195 1949-09-08 12 Tribune Staff Reporter KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. In a lareescale combined Police 'Military operation at Pat?n> in the Kuala Lumpur South area yesterday, 56 bai dit supporters were caught and identified. No fur- ther details are available. Kuantan was also fhe scene of a recent195 words
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Article90 1949-09-08 12 U.P. LONDON, Wed. Britain w is reported today pieparing to lift import quotas on a number of commodities to increase trade with other European countries. Whon quotas are lifted traders will he able to impoit or export goods specified without Government Hcenoea, There was noU.P. - 90 words
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Article140 1949-09-08 12 A.P. TOKIO, Wed. TokioUeno Zoo again has an elephant and when the kids get to see it on Sunday. September 11—Chi dren'i> Day—they probably will be delighted. But the arrival here of the little elephant from Siam brought a heartache to on Japanese—zoo chief Saburo Fukuda. HA.P. - 140 words
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Article50 1949-09-08 12 A motor eve'ist an<l the pillion tidet, both Europeans, were injuied when men motor cycle ovei tutned at s l mile stone Bukit Timah Road yesterday afternoon. The cyclist received serious face injuries and was admitted to hospital and Wa companion was treated as an outpatient.50 words
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Article161 1949-09-08 12 Jap Woman To Get 200,000 U.P. TOKIO, Wed. The Kyodo News Agency said today that a 62-year-oid Japanese woman of Yokohama may get £200,--000 willed to her by her British husband who died in London. The agency said Mis. Izuka had been notified by the Lon don attorneys of A.U.P. - 161 words
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Article139 1949-09-08 12 U.P. CAMDEN, Wed. A year-old boy died today th« 13th person lUught, red by the religious fanatic Unruh. in h. s vengeanc-, against storekeeper? whom hp considered "mon. ~< haof the neighbourhood John Wilson died i n the Cooper Hospital, i 8 hou after Unruh felledU.P. - 139 words
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Article28 1949-09-08 12 Reuter. KARACHI, Wed. P; kistan will stop sending judicial appeals to the Privy Council in London from February 1, ISM, it was annoum ed tonight.- Reutei.Reuter. - 28 words
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Article158 1949-09-08 12 EAST WI>T SOCIETY: Dr. P. H. Tin <Blri—n will b|wik r,» 'My Impressions nf Europe, m he Hriliftli Council Hfdl, S.:m p m SINC.APOttE (il N i M K Tournament shoot ai th«- 01«». > Iittkit Tiinah range ?i p.m. Y.M.C.A.: Commercial Classes —5.30 p.m. French158 words
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Article158 1949-09-08 12 CATHAY: '"The Three Musketeers" with Lana Turner. Gen* Kellv. June Allyson, Van Heflm and" Angela Lansbury—11 a.:».. 1.45. 4.15. 6.45 and 9.30 p.m CXPITOL: "That Wondenu. Urge" with Tyrone Power. Gen. Tierney. Reginald Gardner and Arleen Whelan 9.3U p.m PAVILION: "A Won» n s S**ref with Krir >n o158 words
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Article27 1949-09-08 12 I Community L®*K IK \J^ ti Xatays vs. Royal Air J£, Combined at the Stadium 5-15 I'*"}:. fkikndly ><>« < Y MCA vs. Balestier Road _•> 1 TENNIS: Y.M.C.A.27 words
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Article142 1949-09-08 12 The "t»ri LONDON. Wed. v of the new tradine 1 Ulir London Stock Kx< nan, n faik-d to brink' an> business. Puce? v showed some irregular", occasional firmness. boi in Most section* mad nines but th<- mark' a ,,„jnt bed of its usual «c» o( h( enthusiasm b>142 words
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Advertisement71 1949-09-08 12 WANTED AGENTS MERCHANTS DEALING IN GOVERNMENT SURPLUS CLOTHING. We are the biggest exporters stockists suppliers of reconditioned government clothing. Greatcoat*, tunics, shirts, drill clothing, equipment, underwear civilian secondhand clothing etc. no enquiry too large or too small. Your enquiry will receive prompt attention. J. LI CX, 14 THEBERTON ST. LONDON,71 words
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