The Straits Times, 22 February 1946
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Title Section18 1946-02-22 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— ESTABLISHED 1845 FOUR PAGES SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1»4« PRICE 10 CENTS18 words
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362 1946-02-22 1 Angry Note Says Attache Involved Was Recalled LONDON, Feb. 21. Russia admitted last night m a radio broadcast that members of its staff obtained secret info rmation m Canada— including data on atomic energy and radar— but said that the information was valueless. TheUP - 362 words
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Article51 1946-02-22 1 Casey Says "'Jai Hind' Always" CALCUTTA, Feb. 20:—Bengal's outgoing Governor, Mr. R. O. Casey, freely returned greetings or "Jai Hind' (Salute India) at a farewell function. The first time Mr. Casey was greeted with "Jai Hind, he said: "If ><> i mean by that 'freedom of India', Jai Hind always.'51 words
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Article177 1946-02-22 1 CALCUTTA. Feb. 20:-"Revolt means revolt," Mohamed All Jinnah, Indian Muslim League leader, aid today when questioned about nis statement last week that Muslin*, would revolt" if the British called a single constituent assembly. Jinnah said revolt would be the only alternative because, firstly, such an assemblyUP - 177 words
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Article20 1946-02-22 1 SHANGHAI. Feb 21—Shanghai newspaper! failed to appear yesterday morning following a strike of printers demanding higher wages—UP.20 words
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Article239 1946-02-22 1 NEWS IN BRIEF txsrd Killearr. was received m audience by th<: King on Wednesday upon his appointment as British Special Commissioner m South-East Asia.— Reu'or. Moscow ra^ir. reports that the Soviet Foreign Minister, M. Molotov. has had an interview with Gha\am Sultanel\ Terstao Prime Minister Reuter A four-man Chinese missionReuter - 239 words
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Article87 1946-02-22 1 TEHERAN, Feb. 20:— Neutral observers reported today that there are no signs of heavy movement by Russian troops from northern Persia, r] though Teheran newspapers were full of accounts of departure of the forces from the villages. The reports were confusing and contradictory and difficult to siftUP - 87 words
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Article93 1946-02-22 1 CLEVELAND, Feb. 20:— Thret hundred thousand members of the United States' two most powerful railroad brotherhoods locomotive engineers and railroad trainmen— indicated today almost 100 percent approval of a nationwide rail strike for higher wages. The trainmen's union president, Mr. A. F. jyhltney, said thatUP - 93 words
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Article82 1946-02-22 1 JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 20.— "Indians of the superior class" have been allowed to travel m the rear seats of aircraft, said Mr. F C. Sturrock, Transport Minister, replying to a question m the Union Parliament yesterday. He added that if traffic waranted it the provision ofReuter - 82 words
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Article58 1946-02-22 1 LONDON, Feb. 20— The British financial expert, Lord Keynes, has been j-ppointed Governor of the International Monetaiy Fund and of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. He will shortly leave for the urat meeting of the Governors of the Fund nnd of the BankReuter - 58 words
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109 1946-02-22 1 U.S. Tin Consumers Concerned Over Malayan Scarcity NEW YORK, Feb. 20.—American consumer* of tin are still concerned over the scarcity of the metal and especially a boat reports of destruction of mine properties m Malaya and the N.E.I, by the Japaneae, or by the owners to prevent the properties from109 words
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Article151 1946-02-22 1 Jews Attack R.A.F. Radar Station JERUSALEM, Feb. 20:— RAF. personnel opened fir* on armed Jewish terrorists In the dark early hours of today when an RAP. radar station at Mount Carmel, near Haifa, was attacked with explosives. It Is not known whetner the attackers suffered any casualties but two BritishReuter - 151 words
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Article42 1946-02-22 1 Reported Mutiny In Celebes BATAVIA, Feb. 20:— Reports at present unconfirmed reaching Batavia today from northern Celebes say that a bloodless mutiny of native troops has broken out at Mcnado. Europeans m that area are reported to be withdrawing into Menado.— UP.UP - 42 words
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Article76 1946-02-22 1 NEW YORK, Feb. 20.— The market made a small recovery today after a break In prices ranging to over three. Late In the day Chrysler was down over two points, and Bethelehem, U.S. Steel, Goodyear, and American Can Company were all off between a quarter and aUP - 76 words
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316 1946-02-22 1 BOMBAY, Feb. 21. Indian naval ratings on "strike" m the Royal Indian Navy sloop Hindustan at Karachi today fired from two naval guns when the military opened fire on them. In a broadcast over Bombay Radio Vice Admiral Sir John Godfrey, Flag Officer Commanding316 words
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Article272 1946-02-22 1 WASHINGTON, Feb. 21:—II wii announced today that sheep, pin, and goats v ill he trthrred on target vessels m the atomic tests m the Pacific i-i order to determine th* ueapm s possible effect on ship's nnel. Officials »aid a 'imum number of animal*272 words
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Article75 1946-02-22 1 Lieut-Gen. Sir Montagu Stopford. Commander of the Allied forces m the N.E.1., arrived m Medan, Sumatra, by «1r on Wednesday for conferences with Major-Gen. R C. O. Hedley, commanding Allied land forces m Sumatra, and for an inspection tour of the Medan area During his75 words
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Article33 1946-02-22 1 Empress Also T o Go Democratic TOKYO, Feb. 21— F blowing the Japanese emperor's "getting close to the people" *">ur, Empre. l Nagako tomorrow will visit welfare agencies In the city— U P.Agencies - 33 words
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414 1946-02-22 1 Relations With Russia Better— Noel-Baker LONDON, Feb. 20.— Denying that the recent debates m the Security Council of the UNO. have worsened relation* between the Bl« Three, Mr. P. J. NoelBaker. Minister of State, r,peeJcIng for the Government m the House of Commons debate on foreign affairs, said: "On theReuter - 414 words
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Advertisement39 1946-02-22 1 =FRASER NEAVE= AT YOUR 4& A I SERVICE I Rl AGAIN *^^L I [U GIVE GENEROUSLY h THE MALAYA WELFARE FUND DONATIONS TO:-MAJOR-GENERAL HONE, PRESIDENT, MALAYA WELFARE FUND, H.Q., B.M.A. (M). KUALA LUMPUR. SPACE DONATED BY FRASER ft NEAVE.39 words
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572 1946-02-22 2 The Straits Tiems Singapore, Friday, Feb. 22, 1946. Lord Killearn's Appointment Lord Killearn's appointment as Special Commissioner In SouthEast Asia has raised a considerable amount of interest and hope. Public attention is concentrated mainly an that part of his talk which Is concerned with the acute shortage of food m572 words
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Article35 1946-02-22 2 Any former employees of the Successors of Motne Co-nte C). Ltd. who wish to get In touch with Mr. W. J M. Warden, should write tc the following address—6, Paragon Blackheath. London, SE. 335 words
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Article1247 1946-02-22 2 LORD FARINGDON: My Lords, ,i I rise for one monoent to welcome this Bill It Is because, as the Leader of the Opposition remarked, although it Is a very sir all Bill It Is by Implication an extremely Important one I think it was the noble1,247 words
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Letter503 1946-02-22 2 During the occupation both withdrawals and deposits were generally made In Japanese military scrip. In the case of "payments out" by the banks It was entirely so from the very start, but "payments In" by customers were for a considerable time m both currencies. It seems more than503 words
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Letter46 1946-02-22 2 Would it be possible for the P. P. Department (8.M.A.), to publish a list showing the revised pronunciation of place names m Malaya, Borneo, N.E.1., Siam, etc. so that listeners to the news broadcasts may be able to recognise the places mentioned? —Puzzled Listener.46 words
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Article67 1946-02-22 2 It strikes me that after 3v, years of Japanese oppression daring which period all of us were forcefully taught to bow In public to Japanese soldiers and In the direction of the Imperial Paltce some people still have not got the decency to stand at attention when the Ant67 words
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1313 1946-02-22 2 Assurances Given In Lords Debate VISCOUNT ADDISON. My Urd» j I think that we have had a discussion on this Bill which is characteristic and m the high tradition of this House, (t has been contributed to by a considerable number of speakers who themselves are well acquainted with the1,313 words
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Advertisement718 1946-02-22 2 SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED Lady stenographer/typist. Mate experience and salary. Apply feox 413, c/o Straits Tim'-s. WANTED charming and attractive dance hostess. Good prospect. Apply Calrnhllls. 30 Calrnhill Road SHORTHAND Typist male or female. Stockbrokers office. Good •alary. Box No. 402, Straits Times WANTED Young Men for outdoor fob. good prospects,718 words
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Advertisement280 1946-02-22 2 NOTICE. The undernoted clvilivi lighters have now been released by thi Transportation Directorate. Claimants for ownership should apply to the King's Harbo-it Ma't»rPullerton Building, producing documentary evidence. Claims will be received up to Noon, Saturday, March 16tn 194G After which unclaimed craft will be disposed oi to the Singapore Harbour280 words
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Article, Illustration463 1946-02-22 3 Consultations In London Today Recent reports of unfavourable reaction to the Malayan Union scheme are not without effect on Whitehall, aad it is reported that the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. George I Tall, is conferring today in London with a number of463 words
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Article78 1946-02-22 3 Strait; Time.s Corr: IPOH. Feb. 21 —Before the British O^lcer Court yesterday, the fust case under the Public Order and Safety Proclamation. In which the death sentence was passed, was concluded when Ong Ab Kow, a youth of 18, was convicted on two charges, firstly of78 words
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88 1946-02-22 3 An Arab, raitdjl bin Said AwatMartak, who wai to have left Singapore for Java on Wednesday, appeared In the Fir^t District Court yesterday, and claimed trial to a charge that he was exporting currency without authorisation from (he Chief Civil Affairs OAcer. Th? incident was88 words
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Article43 1946-02-22 3 Dr. Wu Pak Shing. Singapore's new Chinese Conrul-General. who was to ha\e arrived b% air yesterciiy evening, win arrive today. Dr. Wu left Chungking on Feb. 1 The Cor.suiate-General at Bingaport will be offlciauy rr-open-•d *9 soon aa lie assumes duties.43 words
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Article33 1946-02-22 3 Sentence ot death passeri by a British Officer Court on Feb 7 on Manuel de Silva and his wife, Doreen Wales de Silva. nas been commuted to three years' rigorous imprisonment33 words
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Article128 1946-02-22 3 Dutch PoWs and Internees who died on Singapore Island during the occupation were remembered in a ftimplr. solemn ceremony held »t the PoW and internees' cemetery at Changi yesterday. On the memorial built tliore. a h.cge wreath was placed by Col. Rinkhausen. senior Dutch ex-PoW In Singapore Island128 words
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161 1946-02-22 3 The King has approved the award of the British Empire medal (civil division) to Lai Yu Khan. Chinese carpenter of the motor vessel British Trust. The presentation was made yesterday by Flag Officer, Malaya and Forward areas. Rear Admiral J. A. V. Morse. C.8.. C.8.E.,161 words
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763 1946-02-22 3 In Singapore's war crimes trial yesterday, a crowded courtroom heard a novel and amusing story of the Japanese Kempeitai as an organisation which practised extreme patience and had as its "great" motto the order that "no violence must be used." This story came from no763 words
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295 1946-02-22 3 How Low Rubber Price Affects Britain Straits Times Corr: LONDON, Feb. 20.— 1n a letter to London papers. Sir John Hay offers to demonstrate the relation betwe?i. rubber shipments from Malaya and the vital food needs of the harassed and bewildered British people, pointing out that m 1944 the dollar295 words
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Advertisement532 1946-02-22 3 SPORTING RACEFURM tells yo* race Dy race ntbey looked hi the paddock, how the. went In the betting and how tbey an ran. The Ideal contact for overseas sporuman with racing tn England Weekly by Air Mali Pull particulars from RACEPORM B»/43, High Street. London. S.W.I 1 AUCTION SALE OF532 words
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Advertisement334 1946-02-22 3 MARLBOROU H Operated by The I nited Exhibitors Syndicate Last 4 AMD 1.30 3.3* -v 15 J.M Bos Office Phone 6M9 GROt'CHO IIICO HARPO Three Gainer on horseback "GO WEST" with John Carroll and Diana LewU The Mad Merry MARXMEN mak« even the Indians say more than "UOH" St they'll334 words
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325 1946-02-22 4 Secretary Of State On His Confidence LONDON, Feb. 20.— Lord Pethick-Lawrence, Secretary of State for India, today told a press conference of Empire journalists m London gathered to hear about the Cabinet mission to India that he had every confidence that the mission wouldReuter - 325 words
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Article129 1946-02-22 4 Straits Times Corr. KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 20.—The Pan-Malayan Chinese Journalists Union was Inaugurated after a two-day conference of reUvei <>i II Chine c diilie? an* two newa areaciea la Malty* which ended yesterday. Following the Inauguration, 13 resolutions were passed, among which It a request to129 words
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Article83 1946-02-22 4 A crowd ~>f Indians gathered at the Padang yesterday afternoon laying wreaths at the spot where the I.N.A. memorial had been blown up. waa dispersed by a party of policemen who visited the place and removed the wreaths and a wooden plinth bearing a photo of Subhas83 words
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Article67 1946-02-22 4 The following are nivited to play against an R. A. F. XI on Sunday at the Jalan Besar Stadium, starting from 11 a.m. Eu Cheow Chye (Capt.), L. van Bennekotn, Cheong Thlam Slew, E. J. Doraisamy, R. D. Jansen, Low Kee Pow. Ong Swee Keng, V. R. Sabapathy,67 words
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Article52 1946-02-22 4 Fresh from a record season m Kuala Lumpur, "Pardon My Sarong," starring Bud Abbot and Lou Costei'.j, opened at the Cathay Cine-na yesterday. Bud and Lou are m great form In this picture and, m their inimitable way. have made it one of their Xunr.iest efforts to52 words
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Article73 1946-02-22 4 CHICAGO, Feb. 20.— British policy m India has aimed at Indian self-government for the last 40 years. Lord Halifax, British Ambassador to the United States, told the Inland Press Association here m a speech m which he strongly denied that the greatest obstacle toReuter - 73 words
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376 1946-02-22 4 Perak War Crimes Another Jap M.P. To Die Straits Times Corr: IPOH. Feb 20.— Ekio Yoshlmura this afternoon received the death sentence when the War Crimes Tribunal, presided over by Lieut. Col. Figgures, found him guilty on both charges of brutal illtreatment of Sybil Karthigesu and her seven-year-old daughter. Dawn376 words
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Article119 1946-02-22 4 Let Them Die Goering NUREMBERG, Feb. 20.— "1t makes no difference to me if the people under you starve," Goering told Nazi gauleiters m occupied countries throughout Europe, Soviet prosecutor Shinin told the war crimes tribunal today. He said Oeoring made the statement m a secret speech to the commissarsUP - 119 words
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Article119 1946-02-22 4 LONDON, Feb. 20.— Pope Pius XII today denounced "modern imperialism," contrasting it with the spiritual unity of the Catholic Church, when he addressed the 30 nev cardinals m the Hall of Bk'ssings m the Vatican Palace today. He had just handed 29 of them their red birettasReuter - 119 words
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Article188 1946-02-22 4 Chinese rubber estate owners who do not want to join the Malayan Rubber Estate Owners Company, preferring a separate body representative of Chinese rubber interests m this country, held an inaugural meeting of the Chinese Rubber Estate Owners' Association at the .Singapore Ch'n;se Chamber of Commerce. The188 words
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Article202 1946-02-22 4 China "Not Bound By Yalta Pact CHUNGKING, Feb. 20— The Director of the Chinese Foreign Office Information Service, Dr. Ho Feng-shan, told the press here today: "As China was not a party to the Yalta agreement, she is not bound by it." Dr. Ho added that nothing but the Chinese-SovietReuter - 202 words
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Article170 1946-02-22 4 A demonstration of the efficiency of the Singapore Fire Brigade will be given at 2.30 p.m. at Hill Street Station tomorrow when Geylang and Central stations compete for the Watkins Championship Shield m the final round of the inter-stations contest. The competition will be followed by a170 words
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Article38 1946-02-22 4 For the relief of orphans and destitutes, the RamakrLshna Mission is appealing for a donation of $2,000 per month. A sum of $6,000 has been donated, from the funds of the Servants' of India Society.38 words
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Miscellaneous192 1946-02-22 4 TODAYS RADIO From Singapore RED NETWORK on t25 metres and 61 metres from noon to t p.m. and •.SI p.m. to 11 p.m. Chines* noon to 1.15 p.m (news ID Hokklen at 1 p.m.; In Cantonese at l 10 par), and from 7 p.m. to 9 pjn. (news In Cantonese192 words
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