The Straits Chronicle, 14 June 1946

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  • 12 1 The Straits Chronicle No. 229. MALACCA, FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 1946. 10 eta.
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  • EDITORIAL
    • 898 1 1 he sudden and unexpected death of Siam twenty year old tving Ananda Mahidol, under mysteriously tragic circumstances has come as a shock to Siam’s neighbours. It is significantly surprising to note that precious little news has trickled through to these parts so far, explaining the cause of
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  • 995 1 Accused Alleged To Have Kicked And Fisted Malay Into Unconsciousness T Malacca, June 14. HE preliminary inquiry into a charge of causing grievous hurt to one Haji Ahmad bin Haji Lajis on June 7th last year by W. Tudor, a detective
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  • 604 1 WARNING AGAINST DANGER OF HITCHING FRANCE TO RED CHARIOT Paris, June 13. 11/lUCH has happened since the people of France threw off the yoke of Nazi domination through the help and sacrifice of Allied arms and men,” declared M. Felix Gouin
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  • 106 2 London, June 10. Although nations are feverishly trying to get at the secret of the atom bomb, even if tlmy do discover it, it will not be used in any war,” declared a prominent scientist at a dinner held by the Association of British
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  • 64 2 New Delhi, June 12. A Correspondent writing from India declares that the picture for India is very gloomy as the Congress is still opposed to the five Muslim seats in the executive Council in the interim federal government. “The storm is likely to break out again and
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  • 258 2 Muslim Association In Charge Registration of local Muslim Pilgrims for Mecca is now going on in full swing and the AllMuslim Welfare Association (Non-Political) is busy compiling the various particulars to enable the pilgrims to obtain passage on a steamer which is expected to
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  • 67 2 The charity sale conducted by the Lady Relief Workers at their office on Tuesday June 11, brought in the total amount of $3OO. Articles in this sale comprised socks, ties, hair-pins and other knick-knacks unsuitable for destitutes. A meeting of the Malacca Regional Welfare Council
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  • 78 2 Bournemouth, June 12. Mr. Bevin, British Foreign Secretary, again defended his policy towards Russia when he addressed the Labour Party conference here today. He outlined his efforts to bring about closer relations between the two countries. He instanced his proposal to extend the 20-year alliance to
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  • 88 2 It is understood that Posters submilted by the following Malacca competitors have been selected tor exhibition at the Malayan Agvi-Horticultural Association Exhibition to be held at Kuala Lumpur on August 3rd and 4th, 1046. These three competitors are the only suecesstul ones out of the large
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  • 88 2 A case of theft of a secondhand bicycle and clothings is reported to have taken place at No. 20 Fort Terrace, the residence of Mr. R. M. L. Frugtniet, Electrical Engineer, Malacca, at the early hours of this morning. The missing articles include pillow cases,
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  • 103 2 Helsinki, June 18. Russian military authorities in Helsinki in Finland have ordered the closing down of all Christian Churches, and all religious books of Christianity have been collected by Russian military police and burnt on the orders of the Russian Commander. Crucifixes were torn down fi'om their
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  • 145 2 Tokyo, June 13. The Kyodo News Agency reports that royalists in the country had presented a petition to the American Commander in Japan, General Douglas MacArthur asking his intervention in the rumoured abdication of the Emperor. The petition is reported to state that the only link between
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  • 106 2 —Reuter. Detroit, June 11. Outstanding improvements in future tyre developments may not come fi'om natural rubber, and while synthetic rubber is not yet completely its equal “it would be a reversal of our whole experience if it did not ultimately become superior,” said the vicepresident of
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  • 125 2 They Hon. Secretary of the Malacca Library informs that the following books and periodicals have arrived. The Black Eye by C. Little, The Saint on Guard by L. Charteris, The Ryecroft Verdict by D. Whitelaw, The Cat Jumps by
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  • 48 2 Tokyo, June 12. As a result of the discovery of wooden mortars, swords and grenades in a Buddhist temple storehouse, SCAB today ordered the Japanese Government to determine by June 21 if the Okayama prefectural education department told its schools to retain such training aids.
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  • 313 2 CIGARETTES (To The Editor, Straits Chronicle) Can vou please let me know if the distribution of cigarettes for the public is being officially handled by one or two wholesale Chinese firms who later issue at intervals to the Coffee-shops and Grocers in Malacca at controlled price.
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  • 79 2 Washington, June 13. The American Navy Department has announced that a strong base with the most up-to-date equipment for long range warfare will be built in Alaska for future eventualities.’ The Navy report continues and states: All points on the American coast will be
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    • 279 2 NOTICE Road Transport I)ept., Malacca The Acting Deputy Commissioner of Road Transport will hold a meeting of all Prewar Bus owners and Hackney Carriage owners who were licensed in December 1941, in Malacca. The meeting will be held in the Capitol Theatre, Wolferstan Road, Malacca at 10.80 a.m. on Thursday
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    • 73 2 THE CITY PARK HUN OPEN-AIR TALKTFS To-night: “LOST HORIZON loth to 17th June, 1946 Betty Gruble in IT'S GREAT TO BE IN COLLEGE CITY OPEN-AIR TALKIES 14th to 17th June, 1946 “YAN HOI WA! CHOO” (MANDARIN) CANTONESE WAYANG PING PONG BALL GAME CITY CABARET (Double Band) Saturday 15th June By
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
    • 307 2 NEW RIALTO 12th to 14th June, 1940 at 2.30, 6.30 9.15 p.m. Ist Run Columbia’s Serial which New Yorkers Screamed because of its THRILLS: “THE IRON CLAW’ (Chaps: 1-7) with CHARLES QUIGLEY Next Change: CONCLUDING CHAPS: 8-1 S Midnight Show tonight at 12 m.n. CAPITOL THEATRE Screening tonight 14th June
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