The Straits Times, 16 April 1946
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Title Section20 1946-04-16 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED OVER A CENTURY SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 1946. PRUE 10 CENTS. nun pages20 words
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476 1946-04-16 1 Instructions Sent From Teheran To UNO Delegate ThHiiKAN, April 15 It is officially announced that the Persian Government has instructed Hussein Ala, the Persian delegate to the Vnitcti Nations Organisation, "immediately to withdraw Persia's complaint Mains! the Soviet from the Security Council agenda." The announcementReuter - 476 words
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Article120 1946-04-16 1 Pethick-Lawrence May Retire LONDON, Apr. 14 —Ths New 3 oi (he World reports today the imminent retirement of Lord Pethitk-Lawrcnce. Secretary for India, effective on the compleli m of the India mission. Others on tha News of the Woild list of ra ly retirements are !Ur. (ieor^e Hall. Secretary f120 words
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Article336 1946-04-16 1 Paris Crisis Approaches PARIS, Apr. 14: -On the eve of elirtion a split threatens the French coalition government as the National Constituent Assembl. elected last October lor a maximum life of seven months. entcn; h linal week of its career. /vlthough predictions of an early sp.'' in the coalition made336 words
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Article, Illustration309 1946-04-16 1 The first full dress ccn."er;nc2 on the food situation i.i Southeast Asia, presided ever by Lord Kiilrar.i. Sp'ci'l Ccmmissic.-er fn South-East Asia, becan at Cathay building yesterday, but no cffi-iai indication is available yet a.s «> what pheses of the f:od i r.Llrm the discussions dealt wi'.h. The Supiem^ AlliedReuter - 309 words
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Article353 1946-04-16 1 LONDON. April 15.— Sir Charle 3 Vyner Brocke, Rajah of Sarawak, r.rrived at Kuching, capital cf Sarawak, today. As the Rajah mounted the strps from the Royal launch to the dais to receive addre?s?s of welcome, Royal salute of 21 guns boomed from Fort Margharita. He inspected353 words
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Article58 1946-04-16 1 Proposal To Give Franco A Chance NEW YORK. Apt 15— On the eve of the Security Council debate on the Polish (barges that Gen. Frrnro's regime In Spain was enr'r.nsering world peace," the British delegate, Sir Alexander adoean. pro^esed a liberal discussion of thf Spanish question m order to allowReuter - 58 words
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268 1946-04-16 1 Martial Law In Manchurian Capital CHUNGKING, Apr. 15:— Maittal law and curfew from dusk to dawn rere proclaimed today by the Chinese garrisjn commander in Changchun, capital of Manchuria, tftef Red Army trcops had pulkd out of the city in the course of their general withdrawal from e Fas emReuter; UP - 268 words
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Article189 1946-04-16 1 GENEVA. Apr. 14 —The Finnish delegate to the League of Nations was the first to suppo:t a Polish Czech resolution t:day that Russia bo given a BhT3 cf th^ League's $12 mil ions r.sscls, although the Soviet Unico was c p lied from the League189 words
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Article233 1946-04-16 1 Sultans May Go To London Straits Times Corr: LONDON, Apr. 14.— A report that the Malay rulers wished o corns to London personally to po ition the King m connection with the establishment of the Malayan Union was mentioned m the Sunday Times today. From the point of view ofUP - 233 words
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Article422 1946-04-16 1 FURTHER FOOD CUT URGED WASHINGTON. Apr. H.-Mr. Florello La Guardia. Dlrec orGeneral of UNRRA. revealed today that he was urging the United States Government to cut domestic flour oor.sump ion an cddifonal tc-i per cent to meet the despera c fum'ne si uation abroad. The Depar men.', of Agriculture expectsUP - 422 words
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Advertisement8 1946-04-16 1 SCIENTIFIC A QUALIFIED OPTICIAN C.S. CMOfIG O Di.FPOC8 words
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Advertisement27 1946-04-16 1 =FRASER NEAVE=|| SERVICE fl I\iWi O* ill GIVE GENEROUSLY to THE MALAYA WELFARE FUND DONATIONS TO: WELFARE OFFICE VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL, SINGAPORE. OPACE DONATED BY PHASER NEAVI27 words
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Advertisement7 1946-04-16 1 MA*irr*ervit/Mo i*e»—n*n* m nnm) Stout -PtHAJtt A7 words
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1204 1946-04-16 2 The Straits Times Singapore, Tuesday, Apr. 16, 1946. At The Bottom Of The Well What is the truth about the world food situation? Undoubtedly the outlook is grim m several parts of the world and many people are already existing perilously near to the starvation line; some, even now, are1,204 words
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Article140 1946-04-16 2 Road The inclusion of Safety road m oaieiy tne terms of re ference of a reconstituted Road Research Board marks a great step forward. It means that for the first time ther? is to be a scientific investigation, guided by impartial experts and conducted by professional research workers,140 words
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Article20 1946-04-16 2 South African visitor wishes t< contact family of Jong Pook May lati Quce:is College Johannesburg. Real No. 758 S.T.20 words
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1415 1946-04-16 2 On April 8 we published an article on a Modern Hospital m London. Today we publish another article reproduced from The Times (London) which describes the efforts of British hospitals to provide the best service for all citiz-ns. British medicine Is facing a1,415 words
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Letter677 1946-04-16 2 A great deal has been written m the local press giving the impression that the Malays as represented by the Pan-Malayan Malay Congress are entirely opposed to any form of Malayan Union and any form of common citizenship for Malaya. This is absolutely wrong. Malays throughout677 words
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Letter83 1946-04-16 2 Your "17-year-old" correspondent amuses me. I take it that the correspondent means that Mrs. Kirwan has never slept on the hard floor. I can assure her that she has, and it r a long period at that, with a child by her side. But that was during83 words
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Letter64 1946-04-16 2 I use Anson Road daily. This road outside the Fleet Canteen has, m the last two weeks, been turned into a "mud bath". Permission to allow this, and more so to continue, Is an abuse of authority. I have personally seen a man skid and nearly fall of64 words
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149 1946-04-16 2 The Malayan Tnian In Pantun i I < Now that Malay opprsition to the Malayan Union is a widely discussed subject, asserting itself j even m the minds of such emin- ent ex-Malayans as Sir Trank Swettenham and Sir Richarr! Winstedt, it is interesting to note how It is finding149 words
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Letter50 1946-04-16 2 Nothing Is more welcome to Dresseis than a chrnge m drsi?nation. The titlo "Dresser" fails to convey the real meaning that is intended by the word Trr word is so vague that It may mean anything including a hairdresser Fo why not change it to Hospital Assistant.—K.A.N. <Dresser>. Singapore.50 words
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Advertisement38 1946-04-16 2 Eyesight Once Rained is Never Recovered Whether you wear glasses or not, should you experience the slightest discomfort or difficulty with your eyesight or lenses, don't hesitate to have your eyes thoroughly examined! C. S. CIIONG, O.D F.P.O.C.38 words
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Advertisement250 1946-04-16 2 Education for cfa life-long security! W BUSINESS edttcatiaa ha- ew-r km th<- MadM hmrtMal— rot urn in;; handsome dividends in personal advancement security success and g.-nrral well-being. Today, there is a demand or ihoroughly trained and qualified \j/ men and women to fill the important, H.R.I. Career Training responsible, well-paid250 words
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1585 1946-04-16 3 Condemned Men Include Singapore Kempeitai Chief Lieut. -Col. Sumida Haruzo and seven of his subordinates, described by the court as the men "who turned the prisons of the Singapore Kempeitai into the Jklsen of the East," were sentenced tc de ath by1,585 words
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629 1946-04-16 3 'Stern Example To Those Who Support Evil' i-.ieui.-uoi. sunv.aa Haruzo, chief of the Japanese Kempeitai m^n, sentenced to death by hanging in Singapore yesterday, was the subject of special remarks by Lieut-Col. S. C. Silkin, President of the second War Crimes Court. "Your case is different, Sumida," said the President,629 words
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Article, Illustration68 1946-04-16 3 X c' a I fim addressing the r=.'-hc rinff at the opening of tlie I Uib m quern Street last Saturday. On his right are Mr. PAH. McKerroii. Colonial Beewtf y. and .Mrs. II A. I.cid; on his left Dr. Wu I ihilir. (hints- Consul-General. r.nJ68 words
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Article, Illustration665 1946-04-16 3 Australian Prime Minister, Mr. J. B. Chifley, Minister for External Affairs, Dr. H. V. Evatt, Mrs. Evatt and a party of Australian Government officials arrived in Singapore yesterday en route to the Empire Conference that is being held in London shortly. The party arrived in665 words
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Article580 1946-04-16 3 Prison Terms I For Inspectors iwo young inspectors, (Jng Hock Jin and Koh Say Yeow, who iuined ih' rai Settlement* Pclice Force a few years b?fore the war m th? Pacific, and who, after an interval following the fall of Singapore, continued working m the same capacity for the Japa:irsc,580 words
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Advertisement217 1946-04-16 3 RAFFLES HOTEL TONIGHT DANCE 9.00 p.m. to 12.00 p m. Amlsslor Charcm: $100 to Nun Rrsldrnt*. MAJE 8 T I C Premier Chinese Picture Palace 4 Show* Dally: 1. 3.15, 7 A 9. 15 p.m. "SHE KNEW ALL THE ANSWERS" Starring:— Mi*<. Chrn Swan tt Mr. Pak Wan Nine Rrmnd217 words
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Article882 1946-04-16 4 Government 's Specific Orders To Mission BRADFORD, Apr. 15. The British Labour Government has issued instructions to its three Ministers at present m IndiU the Secretary of State for India, Lord PethickLawrence, the President of the Board of Trade, Sir Stafford Cripps, and theReuter - 882 words
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Article221 1946-04-16 4 SYDNEY, Apr. 14.— Uncertainty as to whether Australia is still technically at war has caussd a deadlock m respect cf coalmin:rs' wages. In Canberra it was stated that In th? opinion of the Federal Gjvernment a state of war exists until a state of p?ace isReuter - 221 words
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Article378 1946-04-16 4 Alleged Murderers Arrested Straits Times, Corr; IPOH, Apr. 15.— Three Malays and an Indian, believed to be members of a gang specialising m motor thefts, have been arrested by the Ipoh police. They will be charged with the murder of a Chinese taxi driver and theft of his vehicle some378 words
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Article409 1946-04-16 4 Japanese Charged With Shooting Signed statements made to Allied officers investigating war crimes m the Andamans, were put m as evidence yesterday when two Japanese were brought. up for trial m the Singapore War Crimes Court charged with beating and shooting a civilian resident of the Andamans. Major D. E.409 words
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Article470 1946-04-16 4 LONDON. Apr. 15. —Selectors to pick Englands test team against India will be the youngest m history, consisting as they do of 46-year-old A. J. Holmes of Sussex, 38-year-old A. B Sellers of Yor'^shre and 39-year-old R. E Robins of Middlesex Tc their number will be addedReuter - 470 words
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Advertisement273 1946-04-16 4 M/V "KISTNA" •rrived 14th April from Bombay. Consignees should apply fcr delivery orders to Messrs. Islay Kerr Co., Ltd.. HA, Collyer Quay. Consignees are requested to send lighters alongside for delivery ex ship Jn the Roads ran q fl ff> Q Q^^^P r o. W. Nightly! 7 A Ml p.m.273 words
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Advertisement42 1946-04-16 4 SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION UNIT. THE SINOAPORE SALIIS DEPOT Of the Supplies Distrlo.ilion Unit has now removed to Lhfl following address: SIPI'LIES IHSTRIBITIGN UNIT I1I 1 W.I). Kilildin; I ii> press Place Singapore Trlcpliuiif 5213 5211 Tbe Itradsiiiarters only remains at fi Malacca Street.42 words
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Advertisement1031 1946-04-16 4 A Miracle*^ Was Needed m No single event In the history ol the United States so stirred the imagination of the American people as the bombing of Tokyo On April 9. 10t2. Bataan capitulated: The fall of Corregidor was expected hourly. American so'dlers. sailors pnd Marines were dying bravely and1,031 words
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Miscellaneous266 1946-04-16 4 SINGAPORE RADIO REII NETWORK from noon to 2pm and •> 30 to II pn on 12', metres from noon to t p.m on I.Kft met/»ec m 61 metre band and from 745 to 9.30 pm on 78 m»c/sec «r Rl metre band Chinese noon to 1.15 pjn (news m Hokklen266 words
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