The Straits Times, 18 April 1946
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Title Section20 1946-04-18 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED OVER A CENTURY SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1946 FOUR PAGES PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Article, Illustration342 1946-04-18 1 All Action To Resist Cuts And Get More Cereals The Fouth-East Asia Food Conference has directed the attention of the Hritish Government to the jjiavit> of the food situation for urgent consideration by the Combined Food Board m Washington. The Conference passed a342 words
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Article314 1946-04-18 1 LONDON. April 16. Tho Lord Chancellor, Lord Jowitt, said Id the Hous.' <>t Lo/ debate on Germany today that the German Commuiiot Party was beating the nationalist ("rum and proclaiming its desire for centralisation in Germany. A United Socialist Party, said, would be a very314 words
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Article123 1946-04-18 1 TOKIO, Apr. IT— Oca. Douglas MacArthur has flatly refused the Russian request to submit all directives to the Allied Council seven days before they are Issued, saying :hat "no arbitrariness of procedure must be allowed to interfere with the prompt and orderly process or government administration."UP - 123 words
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Article170 1946-04-18 1 How Great Britain Helped Russia LONDON, Apr. 16-Britain supplied Russia with 5,218 tanks and 7,411 aircraft be ween October 1. 1941 and March 31 1946. 1,388 of I the tanks were from Canada, ar.d 3.129 of the aircrait from the Uni.ed Sates. The Prime Minister gave the figures In theReuter - 170 words
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Article75 1946-04-18 1 COLOMBO, Apr. 16.—A thousand labourers employed m the 1 coal grounds struck work here I today, bringing the entire coal bunkering of Colombo harbour to a standstill. The harbour colliers are now lying idle and incoming ships have been ordered to bunker at South Indian ports. OwingUP - 75 words
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Article175 1946-04-18 1 Nazi"High Priest" In The Box Alfred Rosenberg. 53-year-old Russian-born nazi who became the 'hi^h priest" of Hitler's racial theories, entered the war crimes witness box today to describe himself as an opponent of nazi religious persecution. He said he never took part m the religious persecution and was even broughtReuter - 175 words
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Article88 1946-04-18 1 Indians To Fight Land Bill LONDON, Apr. 17-- Tran.-j/aal Indians are ready 10 launcii a concerted and prolonged struggle, including passive resistance, against the Asiatic Land jfenurc Bill if it is passed by the South African Parliament. This news reached London m from the Indian longmi m Transvaal to theReuter - 88 words
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Article68 1946-04-18 1 NEW DELHI. Apr. 16— It is reported that the British Cabinet Mission today offered an undisclosed solution of the Indian problem to Mr. M. A. Jinnah. the Moslem leader, when the sfcond stage of the crucial negotiations began. It is believed that Sir Stafford Cripps is68 words
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Article213 1946-04-18 1 New Japanese Constitution TOKIO, Apr. 17— Baron Kijuro Shidehara. the Japanese Prime Minister, today made public the official text of Japan's proposed new constitution. This had been drawn up m the plainest colloquial language, on the express instructions of Emperor Hlrohito, so that it shall be perfectly understandable to theUP - 213 words
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Article224 1946-04-18 1 LONDON, Apr. 16:— The British Government is to ban the export of processed foods containing more than a.n insignificant quantity of ingredients which are m short supply. Exception is to be made for approved exports to colonies and other British Empire countries and certain middleReuter - 224 words
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Article296 1946-04-18 1 CHANGCHUN EXPECTED TO FALL CHUNGKING, April 17. R ports reaching here today indiports that Changchun, capital of Manchuria, must fall to the Communist forces shortly, despite the declaration of .\ia.;- Gen. Chen Chia Chen, the Nationalist gsrri:;on commander, that he will "fight to the las' man. With the capture byReuter - 296 words
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Article443 1946-04-18 1 NEW YORK, April 17:— The United Nations Security Council l?st night agreed, without voting, tc postpone its decision on thi* Persian issue until tomorrow This dec.sion followed two hour? ■y. argument on the legal question which has arisen ai a result of Ftrsia having withdrawn her comnlaL.itUP - 443 words
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Advertisement87 1946-04-18 1 SCIENTIFIC MtXMMWIOK\ fa QUALIFIED OPTICIAN c s cHona o.d.. fpoc I FOR EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL s.G.e. tube pleasure m announcing that they have re-established their offices m SINGAPORE at 12. Battery Road., P. O. Box 203. 'Phone 5114 KUALA LUMPUR at 1, Java Street, P.O. Box 256. 'Phone 4291 and are87 words
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Advertisement169 1946-04-18 1 Crcod Friday There will be no issue of the Straits Times to-morrow (Good Friday). provision of large aad small ships; the impnr'ation of locomotives and railway wagons; dehydrated fond- stuff supply; the extended use of lightly milled a.nd parboiled rice; and the adoption of all further p'ssible ste^s to cut169 words
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Advertisement34 1946-04-18 1 RADIOS KEEWUAT RADIO C tn-I24OK4MRDPD. C. G. WAKEFIELD «c CO., LIMITED. (Incorporated m England) BORSLJMY BUILDING, 41 43, ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Extend EASTER GREETINGS to OLD FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS THROUGHOUT MALAYA TELEPHONE SINGAPORE 608S34 words
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1044 1946-04-18 2 Nearly 20 years ago, Lord Hewart, then Chief Justice of England, wrote a book which was published under the title "The New Despotism' It C'msis'ed of a vigorous denunciation of the en- croachmenti of Whitehall on the supremacy of Parliament1,044 words
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Article347 1946-04-18 2 j U.N.O. The AP«I 4 decision On Trial of the Security !un lnai Coun,a brough. t0 a sa'isfactory conclusion, at any nr£ for the moment, the most difficult question wh.ch has hitherto arisen to test UNO's untried resources. The crucial issue underlying the Per i slan dispu'e is347 words
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Obituary53 1946-04-18 2 KULASENA—The remains of Mrs. Kulusi na beloved wife of Mr. H. D. Kulascna. daughter of Mr. A. P. L. Jayawardana of Sentul. Kuala Lumpur will bo removed for Interment to the Sinhalese Buddhist Burial ground at Bidadari. The cortege leaving her residence. 47. Bencoolen Street, at 10 am. on53 words
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Article905 1946-04-18 2 j\aturahsation Necessary, States Order In Council Persons desirous of being Malayan Union citizens must swear allegu»ce to the Government of the Union and bs granted certificates of naturalisation, m addition to satisfying certain conditions appertaining to period of residence m the country. The grant of these certific905 words
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Letter299 1946-04-18 2 Britain has held Singapore for more than a hundred years Therefore it Is correct to think that we of this important gateway between the East and the Far East are sufficiently enlightened to appreciate that historical clause which is part of the British constitution—"The government of the299 words
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Letter79 1946-04-18 2 I support Mr. Wong Tet Fong's view m your Issue of April 11 but I am of the opinion that even if the authorities build more houses, it will not solve the problem as long as the malpractice of "tea-money" exists. This malpractice was started In Japanese days and79 words
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Letter70 1946-04-18 2 It Is Interesting to hear that the RAF. can vacate 130 houses this month. If the RAF. can vacate 130 houses why can't they vacate the Raffles Institution building also. Surely the authorities have not forgotten that we, Raffles boys, are studying under very trying conditions at St.70 words
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1052 1946-04-18 2 Colonial Britons Colonial peoples A colonial resident magistrate was once reported in an interview as having declared that the basis of colonial policy was "a sense oi inferiority carefully nurtured in the k<j\^me&." The speed wi'.ii which he repudiated the stateI ment showed, at any rate, that as a declaration1,052 words
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Advertisement769 1946-04-18 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Classified Smalls BJJtS per line Mm. Charge $5. PuKlic Notices £l" per single column inch Personal Domestic ??.r>n per line Mm. Charge SlO. Six average words comprise one .ire Advertisement* may be v;nt by post •rt-ompanied hy renvtUnre. For information telephone AdvertK ug Manager. MTI or write Str.Hts769 words
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Advertisement38 1946-04-18 2 Eyesight Once Ruined 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! T S. THONG, O.D F.P.O.C.38 words
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Advertisement86 1946-04-18 2 BELL'S ASBESTOS ENGINEERING (S.S.) LTD. P.O. Box 64, Singapore Sole Agents In Malaya For. John Shaw (Wire Ropes) Ltd. Mander Bros Paints Rawlplugs, Ltd. D. P Battery Co. Ltd.— H J. Godwins, Pumps Geo. Howson (Sanitary ware) Berkeley Young Ltd Sperryn Co.. Ltd., (Table Ceiling Fans) (Gas &V. r ater86 words
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Article, Illustration465 1946-04-18 3 Orders In Council As Tools For Annexing Malay States The Malayan Sultans have decided to continue their protest against the Malayan Tnion as it is constituted at present and have also decided to send a deputation to London, if it is found neces sary,465 words
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Article116 1946-04-18 3 Straits Times Corr: IPOII. Apr. 17. After being held for seven weeks as hostage ('apt. K. R Smart. an intelligence officer attached lo the Punjab Regiment m the Kuala Kan-sir MCa, is reported to have been returned by his captors described as armed bandits living m116 words
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614 1946-04-18 3 1 will only be too j, r l:ul to meet the Sultans m a I body md ifcfCVM nu.tte?* of common interest m connection with the Mo lay;! n I' nion," declared Sir Edward (lent, (iovernment of the Inion, m an interview614 words
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174 1946-04-18 3 Merchants To Handle Relief Supplies Stocks of relief supplies imported into Malaya on Government account, and which are still beiiiß imported for sale through the Supplies Distribution Unit, ere be ns handed over to the merchant members of th<* British Association of Straits Merchants, who will distribute and sell them174 words
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Article452 1946-04-18 3 Reparation for loss oi damage to household goods and effects, gold and silver, national bank notes, foreign securities, jewels, works of art and cultural objects, houses and buildings as a result of the war or occupation can now be claimed. A reparations committee to consider British452 words
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Article273 1946-04-18 3 Malayans For Victory Parade Following is the list of official representatives selected for the Victory Parade In London: Malay R.N.V.R.: Chief Petty Officer Ismail bin Md. Yatim, Yeoman Sigs. Ahmad bin Buja-ng, Petty Officer Md. Noor bin Ismail (Penang dhO, SB. Petty Officer Abdul Ghani bin Md. SharifT. Leading Tel.273 words
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Advertisement258 1946-04-18 3 HINDUSTAN CO-OPERATIVE INSURANCE SOCIETY, LIMITED RottM to Policy-Holders m Malaya. Further to tht terms an.l conditions contained ln our Circular cVtcd 4.3.46. i already published, the Society is pleased lo offer the following generous terms of revival 1. If arrear premiums are paid m full on or before 30th June.258 words
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Advertisement757 1946-04-18 3 NOTICE. The Sclentitic instrument Company Ltd. (Incorporated ln the P. 8.) formerly of 2, Pinlayson Gioen Singapore, wll be resuming BMUMi In the near future Iti the m^-ntime nil customers, old and new. are cordially Invited to sind their ord«it or enquiries for Microscopes and a< '•cssories. Binoculars, f.un-c Ing757 words
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Advertisement477 1946-04-18 3 RAFFLES HOTEL TONIGHT DAN C X SOO p.m to l? 00 p m Amissior < hartes. SI «0 to Non-Rrsfdents. GARRICK C.EYLANG Opening Today 5.15. (s^l A O.K. p.m. Phone MVII William Powell m th« merriest comedy-hit i •■•nance-hit story of the ft r! •|.<)\E <R\/.V Bill Powell dressed as477 words
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467 1946-04-18 4 HIGHWAYMEN SENTENCED TO DEATH IN JOHORE Police Gallantry Told In Superior Court The story of how, with two constables, he ambushzc\ four armed robbers, frustrated them m their holdup attempt on the Johore Bahru-Pontian road, engaged ther m a gun fight ard subsequently arrested two of the robbers, was told467 words
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226 1946-04-18 4 Murukaml Takeshi. Jap defence r-oiinsel for two Japs being tried In Lhe Seventh War Crimes Court on rhanres of ill-treating and shooting nn Indian m the Andaman Islands, told the court that- he would endeavour to prove that the accused had no alternative but to226 words
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Article184 1946-04-18 4 Straits Times Corr. IPOH, Apr. 16. A slorm of unprecedented violence struck Sungei Siput district, 20 miles from Ipoh yesterday afternoon, causing four deaths and many injured, besides much damage to property. A first-hand account stat. s that about 4.30 p.m., howling winds were first184 words
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Article231 1946-04-18 4 The follo'-vlng U a list of tho principal fcpori-s lixtures for the Easter holidays: SINGAPORE Cr'.zltet: Singapore vs. .Negrl Sembilan. Police Depot. Thomson Road. Saturday and Sunday. Swimming: lpt.->r-Service» Gala at the Singapore Lido (In aid of Malaya Welfare Fund), at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Water-polo: Chinese231 words
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Article377 1946-04-18 4 How tragedy stalked a drinking bout between two Malays m a peaceful kampong m Upper Serangoon was related m the Superior Court yesterday when aj well-buiit young man, Alas bin Haji Mohamed Salleh, was anai^nrd on a charge of murdering a compatriot. I am bewilder*d. I377 words
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433 1946-04-18 4 An interesting experiment In evangelism is bein^r tried m St i I Andrew's Cathedral on Good Friday and Erster Monday. Two of the nlavs from Dcothy Sayer's series entitled "The Man Born to be King will bo nrodu?ed. They will not be acted on433 words
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Advertisement27 1946-04-18 4 FAMOUS A. V. M. PRODUCT EAGLE BRAND Rubber Coagulating] Acid ,g£v Sole Distributing Agents: CHIDA FRANCIS tfc CO. H.M. Army Contractor* A Shipchandlers. 113-A, Cecil Street, Singapore.27 words
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Advertisement370 1946-04-18 4 SOLE AGfN7_ S: 34, BOAT QUAY, SINGAPORE PHONE 25U^ HAPPY WORLD mspm BOXING SUNDAY 2 1st APRIL 1946 THE A.S.P. PRFS! NTS < AVAU A DE OF FISTH STARS aEvrrv li;ht Is A Draw In Itself uionnl Rrtui (onlr>t BOMBER NEWTON IK N. The Kightor Who Ml No Onr) r370 words
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Miscellaneous274 1946-04-18 4 SINGAPORE RADIO RED NETWORK from noon to 2 p.m. and 6 30 to 11 pm on 225 metres from noon to t p.m. on 4.825 mcs/sec in 61 metre band and from 7 45 to 9.30 p m on 4 78 msc/src ir 61 metre band Chinese noon Co 1.19274 words
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