The Straits Times, 18 January 1947
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Title Section20 1947-01-18 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED OVER A CENTURY EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JANUARY, 18, 1947 PRICE TEN CENTS20 words
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Article309 1947-01-18 1 Deny They Come To Buy Rubber Straits Times Reporter IT.S.S.R. trade representatives have arrived in Singapore. Their purpose is to open up the prospect of future trading between Russia and Malaya. The leading representative, Mr. P. I. Sizov, is likely to stay in this area309 words
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Article135 1947-01-18 1 RANGOON, Friday. BRITISH military police guarded the Burma Government offices, banks and strategic centres of Rangoon < yesterday as 20,000 followers of Aung San, Anti -Fascist People's Freedom League lea- j der. started a demonstration along the city's main streets demanding British Govern- i ment acceptanceReuter - 135 words
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Article69 1947-01-18 1 R UBBER CONTRACT CHANGES AGREED NEW YORK. Fri.— Members of the Commodity Exchange have j approved revisions m th? rubber! contract which is to be submitted i for formal m mb:-rship vote on' Jan 21. it was reported dathe ending of the United i ft Government's mass rubbri buying programmeUP - 69 words
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Article72 1947-01-18 1 SYDNEY. Fn. Fh? Duke ot Gloucester left Mascot aerodrome m ht^ Avro York aircraft En^l-ia your at 8.10 a.m. today for Darwin, on the way horn? to England. The flight plan times of arrivals and departures for ports of call will be adhered to, cut will beReuter - 72 words
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Article155 1947-01-18 1 From Our Own Correspondent ALOR STAR, Fridav INFORMATION reaching Alor Star indicates that a heavy battle between Chinese bandits on the border and Siamese police dispatched by the Siamese Government to the Padang Besar and Kaki Bukit areas took place recently, a number of bandits being155 words
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Article191 1947-01-18 1 The Times Correspondent WASHINGTON, Friday. PRESIDENT Truman heid I today the first of what 'may become regular conlerences at the White House with both majority and minority leaders m Congress, which is now dominated by Kepublicans. It was described later as "very pleasant" meeting, whichThe Times - 191 words
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Article44 1947-01-18 1 LONDON, Fri.— Harry Roy, the dance band leader, was granted a decree nisi on grounds of desertion m the Divorce Court today v .gainst his wife Elizabeth, second daughter of the former Rajah of Sarawak, Sir Charles Vyner Brooke. Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article126 1947-01-18 1 The men of his detachment on Christmas Island did not return the fire, but ran away when an enemy ship bombarded the Island on March 7, 1942, Naik j Fateh Mohammed, of the Hong Kong/Singapore Royal Artillery, told the General Court Martial m Singapore yesterday.126 words
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Article74 1947-01-18 1 i THE HAGUE, Fri.— Ten people were killed at a munitions factory 'at Mulden, North Holland, trday Iby an explosion. Dutch soldiers are reported to have beer, unload- j ing shells from a lorry when one was accidentally dropped. An eyewitness said b:di;s were! blown intoReuter - 74 words
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Article, Illustration48 1947-01-18 1 Five hundred agricultural tractors made from the spare pa us ot Bren gun carriers have been made by a British firm for export to the Argentine. The first of them is here seen being lowered into trie hold of the Durango at London Docks.48 words
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Article291 1947-01-18 1 The Times Correspondent PARIS, Friday. WITH large reinforcements on their way to indoj China, and with the military situation m Tonkin and North > Annam turning gradually m favour of the drench, official opinion m Paris is now dis- posed to regard the Vietnam problem less anxiously291 words
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Article89 1947-01-18 1 JERUSALEM. Fn.— The Palestine police today rounded up 11 members of the Jewish terrorist organisation, Irgun Zvai Leumi, m an early morning raid on Petah Tiqvah, near Tel Aviv. British paratroopers threw a cordon round the Mahaneh Yehuda quarter of the town, while police criminal investigationReuter - 89 words
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Article188 1947-01-18 1 Bei ween £2,250,000 and x, 2,500,000 is being paid to Maiuyan tin companies tor the renabilitation of their mines and properties, says a Rcuter repoit from London. The total number of companies requiring assistance is not known, but it is understood that out of the total188 words
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Article212 1947-01-18 1 PARIS, Friday. PRESIDENT Vincent-Auriol I r ted swiftly todpy tc avert a menace 01 a new prolonged political crisis and to find quickly a firm government for France'^ young Fourth Republic. He set to work early on his first morning as President of the Republic, interviewing leaders212 words
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591 1947-01-18 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. U EG L ACTIONS for the grant, security and repayment of rehabilitation loans by the Mala; ~n Union to Chinese tin miners are published in a Bill which will be considered by the Union Advisory591 words
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Advertisement27 1947-01-18 1 ouboohhotogrH Aecta^eiTi OevefotHTta T^viuUng jP f ana. vpnia\qt7ta SALES SERVICE KK«A.P.ftLETAIMJIAI« LVIUGE. JINGAPOREJ Ul "W ROKD JTHEET lO»«flW W.I Agtnt: H. G PARSONS, P.O. *BOX 832. SINGAPORE27 words
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Advertisement9 1947-01-18 1 pTiVEUERY) J BACHIO BY MSAUsiers for MUREX ELECTRODES ■■-jiiill9 words
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Article444 1947-01-18 2 Claim Captured Attack Plans BATAVIA, By Air Mail. HR. P. J. KOETS, acting Director of the Netherlands East Indies Cabinet, at a press conference in Batavia on Wednesday denied that the deterioration of the military situation was due to Dutch aggression. Admitting that mistakes had been444 words
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Article644 1947-01-18 2 LONDON, Thursday. INSANE jealousy of a 66-year-I old former State Minister of Justice in Australia for a woman of the same age who was not his wife led to the death of an innocent Army Corporal after a plot to kidnap him and extort "confession," the prosecution644 words
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Article103 1947-01-18 2 LONDON. Fri.— The Daily Express reported yesterday that the United States has perfected a new atomic explosive— Uranium 233 from thorium, which will substantially lower the cost of manufacturing the atom bomb. The paper said that the explosive can be manufactured by a simpl* artificial process in103 words
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Article84 1947-01-18 2 a noose of rope tied loosely around the neck, and It was clear Mudie had been asphyxiated by the tension of the noose. Counsel then read a long statement made by Smith to the police which detailed the discussion with Ley of the scheme to kidnap Mudie and the mannerReuter - 84 words
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Article75 1947-01-18 2 UK -Malaya Air Mail Cut LONDON, Fn. IMMEDIATE reduction of air mail postage rates from Britain to Malaya, India, Ceylon, Hong Knag, Egypt, Palestine and Iraq is announced by the General Post Office. Instead of a flat air mail rate of Is. 3d. for half an ounce and 7d. forReuter - 75 words
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Article218 1947-01-18 2 LONDON, Friday. T*WO meetings between the British Prime Minuter, Mr. Clement Attlee, and the Burmese leaders in London to discuss Burmese self government arranged to take place in Downing Street today have teen postponed un til Monday. No official reason has been given for the postponementReuter - 218 words
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Article103 1947-01-18 2 LONDON. Fri. Yugoslavia yesterday submitted demands to the Big Four Deputy Foreign Ministers for 1,000 square miles of Austrian territory. The Deputies, who will draw up recommendations fcr treaties with Germany and Austria to b: submitted to toe Foreign Ministers' Council in Moscow in March, agreed103 words
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Article87 1947-01-18 2 LONDON Fr; British Coal j Miners' Union yesterday agreed that Polish miners may be employed in British pits provided the local trade unions agree that the Poles are members ot the 'union and that they will be the first to go if the menReuter - 87 words
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Article45 1947-01-18 2 LONDON, Fri.— The world's air speed record and Paris-London record were beaten yesterday when Squadron Leader "Bill* Waterton flew a Gloster-Meteor jet plane from Le Bourget T .o Croydon m 20 minutes at th? average speed of 618 miles per hour. Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article221 1947-01-18 2 LONDON, Friday. •THE great British transport strike is over. Delegates of the strikers, meeting thi? afternoon, agreed with only three dissentients to return to work on Saturday. No official disclosure of the terms have been made, but it is understood the employers offered to meet most ofReuter; AP - 221 words
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Advertisement749 1947-01-18 2 NOTICES. NOTICES SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY It is hereby notified that with effect from Ist. January. 1947, the charges for the removal of Trade Refuse In the Municipal Area of Singapore are m follows: tip to 7 handcarts per month 3/8 to 14 6/15 to 23 9/24 to 30 $12/NOTICE OF REMOVAL749 words
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Advertisement1419 1947-01-18 2 NOTICES. "MALAYAN EXCHANGE BANKS ASSOCIATION." All members of the above Association will be closed for business on Wednesday and Thursday, 22nd and 23rd January, 1947, being Chinese New Year. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Claims for refund of assessment on Vacant Houses. Notice is hereby given that claims for refund of assessment on1,419 words
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Advertisement857 1947-01-18 2 NOTICES. EX-SPECIAL TECHNICAL CORPS~ ASSCN.. MALAYA A general meeting ot all former members of the Special Technical Corps will be held at Queen's Theatre. Gevlang Road. Singapore, on Sunday. Jan 19. 1947. 10 a.m.- AGENDA (1) To rraci and approve the Rules of the Association, and (2) to elect officers857 words
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Article255 1947-01-18 3 Higher Posts Are Opened Up From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. rOR the first time in the history of the Malayan Medical Service, eleven Asiatic staff nurses of the Malayan Union have been promoted to the post of nursing sister, an appointment hitherto reserved for Europeans.255 words
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Article252 1947-01-18 3 Straits Times Reporter "THE number of awards of 1 Queen's scholarships and fellowships which will m future be made to Singapore candidates is being considered by Government, together with other adjustments which have io be made m the rules governing the scholarship, i.ow thot Singapore is a252 words
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Article132 1947-01-18 3 TULPABLE homicide amounting to murder against an unknown male Chinese, was the verdict returned by Mr. W. G. Porter, the Singapore Coroner, yesterday, when he inquired into the death of S. Kolandasamy. a machine attendant employed by the Straits Times Ltd. The lead bullet which132 words
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Article45 1947-01-18 3 The following are the menus at Peoples' Restaurants today:— Thirty cent meals: Noodles m Javanese sambal, bean cake, nrawn flavouring, towgay, koo Chye, green chilly. Fifteen cent meals: Fried oodles, bean cake, towgay. Eight cent meals: Rice, potat -r.s. meat and vegetable rations.45 words
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Article154 1947-01-18 3 From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Frt. APPLICATION by Crown Counsel foi a preliminary inquiry witn a view to the referring of a case to the High Court, was granted Dy the District Judge. Mr. M. Garton, this morning against Frank Joseph Sayer, an aircraftman154 words
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Article144 1947-01-18 3 ALTHOUGH the Bank of China is applying for tenders for the demolition of their premises at 4 and 6 Battery Road, wfaich Messrs. Gian Singh and M. S. Ally still occupy m spite of a Rent Board order to quit by Jan. 15, there is144 words
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Article79 1947-01-18 3 R. A.F. Leaflets For Dacoits ni KING the past week the Royal Air Force m Burma have l>een assisting the local government authorities m an anti-darolt drive. A Dakota from the Burma communications flight dropped a total of 80,000 leaflets proclaiming amnesty for all dacoits who surrendered within a given79 words
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Article210 1947-01-18 3 IN its future plans the Singa1 pore V.M.C.A. must be careful "to cater with exact fairness for all its members whatever their race or language may be," said the Archdeacon, Yen. D. Rosenthai, at t'.'e annual meeting of the V.M.C.A. on Wednesday. He urged210 words
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Article154 1947-01-18 3 READERS of the Straits Times who have not yet learned tne proper controlled price of cigarettes m the open market have written to suggest that they are being asked to pay more than the controlled prices for their purchases. These are the ceiling prices, as154 words
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Article110 1947-01-18 3 MEW import duties imposed by the Malayan Union on socalled 'luxury" goods will not affect refrigerators, the Straits Times was informed yesterday by the Malayan Union Customs Supervisor m Singapore. He added that photographic films, sensitised materials and paper will also not come under the list110 words
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Advertisement130 1947-01-18 3 •GARRICK* A Shows Today: 2.30, 5.30 9 p.i'i. DAVID O. SELZNICKS 'SINCE YOU WENT AWAY" Claudette Colbert, Joseph Cotton, Shirley Temple, Lionel Barrymore, Monty Woolley and the "Love-Birds." Below: i Hours of the Best Entertainment Since "Gone With The Wind" V LaaaaaaaaaaaCs*WK?*W fc> LOVE BIRDS IN SPRINT-! J««uii.'fT Jones and130 words
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Advertisement172 1947-01-18 3 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT. TO TUNNELLING CONTRACTORS. It is intended shortly, to call for tenders for the construction at Ponttan Waterworks, of a tunnel approximately 2,200 feet long and of cross section 75 square feet. The Specification and form of tender cannot be completed before the expiration of a fe»v172 words
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Advertisement448 1947-01-18 3 KIM SENG LAND CO.. LTD. Notice Is lereby given that the creek belonging to this Company between Robertson Quay tnd Kirn Seng Road and leading from the Singapore River towards the North will be closed on Wednesday, 22nd January. 1947. TAN CHOO YEW. Secretary SINGAPORE. 16th Jan., 1947. SINGAPORE COLD448 words
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Advertisement317 1947-01-18 3 British Made KEMBLE' Pianos Now Available. "CALFOS" CALCIUM TABLETS. for SOUND BONES 5c TEETH Available at Ending Dispensaries Calfo* Agent P.O. Box 832, Singapore. NEW remedy brings you INSTANT glorious relief Tain 2 or Rnprin tablets and four dull wtarr headacht rsnuhH insttntly. Yea eipt riftira that glorimu f**ling of317 words
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Miscellaneous93 1947-01-18 3 RADIO MALAYA Singapore RED NKTWOKK (Chinese India.* "5 metres; also 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. 4.325 megacycles per second (61 metre Ira nit) and «.45 p.m. <o 9.30 p.m. 4.78 ine^a cycles per second (61 metre band) BLUE NETWORK: (Malay i:nj-:i-h 485 metres; also 12 p.m. to Z p.m. 7.2293 words
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Miscellaneous96 1947-01-18 3 News headlines; 8.18 p.m. Sports found up; 8.30 p.m. Forces variety quiz; 9.30 p.m. News; 9.45 p.m. Radio gazette; 10.00 p.m. It's a pleasure; 10.30 p.m. Rhythm on records; 11.30 p.m. News headlines and close down. BBC 4.30 p.m. to 10 45 p.m CSV iC 84 and 13.93 metres: 10.4596 words
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Miscellaneous107 1947-01-18 3 Music tn miniature: 10.00 p.m. All hale; 10.30 p.m. Radio newsreel; 10.45 p.m. London calling: 10.50 p.m. Forces prom; 11.30 p.m. News; 11.40 p.m. From today's papers. JAN. 19 7.30 a.m. Radio newsreel; 7.45 a.m. British farmer: 8.00 a.m. Clayhanger; 8.30 a.m. News. 7.45 p.m. B.B.C. Northern orchesjtra; 8.30 p.m.107 words
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Obituary21 1947-01-18 4 STELLA LINCOLN, daughter of the late Mr. J. A. Lincoln and Mr.* C. P. Lincoln, Singapore at 3.30 a.m. yesterday.21 words
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1078 1947-01-18 4 There has been more public comment on tuberculosis m Singapore this week. Dr. B. R. Sreenivasan. whose work as specialist m charge of the tuberculosis wards at Tan Tock Seng gave him an unrivalled knowledge of the tuberculosis problem as it exists1,078 words
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74 1947-01-18 4 A cable was received in London yesterday by Palme Dutt, member of the Communist Party Executive, from Pandit Nehru, VicePresident of the Indian Government, In which Nehru denied that the interim Government was consulted about or authorised the action taken in India against the74 words
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Article61 1947-01-18 4 The Air Ministry announces I the appointment of Air ViceI Marshal S. E. N. Guest as Air i Officer Commanding No.l Group Bomber Command, says Reiner from London. He has been Senior Air Staff Officer, Air Command. Far- East since 1946 and previor v.y61 words
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Article1170 1947-01-18 4 From A Penang Correspondent IS the labourer m Malaya today earning more than the clerical worker? The clerks think so. Believe it or not, on the basis of present handling charges m Penang, the earnings of a harbour, labourer can theoretically exceed $2,000 a month. Recently1,170 words
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392 1947-01-18 4 JT* IE present Municipal Commissioners of Singapore ought to be ashamed of them- j selves for forcing up salaried to an uneconomic level andi carrying on the vicious spiral of inflation. Most business firms at present pay a junior clerk about $65392 words
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Letter69 1947-01-18 4 P there anyone who has not. heard that the Federation plan j proposes that Federal Government i Departments are m future to be j filled by Federal citizens? Should i not everyone, then, look into the Federation Plan and make sure i whether he, his sons and daug<h-69 words
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Letter131 1947-01-18 4 MID-UPCOUNTRY residents of January, 1942, may rs- call that, following the burning !of large stocks of rubber dui- ing the retreat, for several i days we had blackish rain j which left a sooty deposit. This phenomenon did not draw i much attention at the time, as people131 words
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Letter114 1947-01-18 4 j*yHERE is much dissatisfac1 tion over the quality of the nee rations issued to the resi- dents of the Geyiang area (near the Happy World). j For the past two weeks we have been issued rations of types of ;rice —whole unpolished rice and rice powder. We114 words
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258 1947-01-18 4 MR. KANG CHONG PEW'S article headed "Chinese Reactions To The U.S. Army?' is more of a literary feat than a presentation of Chinese views on the G.l.'s m China. There are undesirable elements m any army, and a nations mission cannot be abandoned because258 words
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Letter71 1947-01-18 4 I'HE majority of Muslim dwellers m Malaya will undoubtedly be anxious to have their children g'ven at the new vernacular and English schools the elementary teachings of Islam viz, the Pillars, Articles of Faith and the Five Obligatory Prayers of Islam. Most of the children's parents are engagid71 words
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Advertisement876 1947-01-18 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Classified Smalls |IJM Dei line Mm Charge SS Publir Notices SM> ocr single column inch Personal Domestic ■LM dpi line Mm Charge SlO. Sis ivrrac* w rdf comprise »nt Jce Advertisement* m*> oe :-c. o> post Bfoomoaniro o> -etn>Uane«. For In format toD celppnont tdvertts u« Managt-r ,->4«i876 words
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Advertisement47 1947-01-18 4 NEWLY ARRIVED! AMERICAN BAUSCH LOME Q T*+ I GLASSES These glasses absorb al) narmlul rays and unwanted glare to the eyes. LIGHT IS MELLOWED THROUGH THESE GLASSFS AND EYES ARE RESTED. Ray-Ban glasses should not be confused with ordinary "coloured glasses" which are habit forming. QUALIFIED OPTICIANB.47 words
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Article, Illustration42 1947-01-18 5 Airs. Allan Hailstone wno stage manages and acts m Terrence Rattigans "While the Sun Shines." This is the third ami final show m the Singapore Stage Club Drama Festival, and opens on Chinese New Year Day, Jan. 21.42 words
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Article210 1947-01-18 5 SINGAPORE'S latest strike affects Lord Killearn's staff. It is a strike by 130 workers at Thomson Road, who are employed by the Nanyang Structural Company. The company are building the block of houses into which Lord Killearn's staff will move from the private property which210 words
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537 1947-01-18 5 Status Of Unions Must Be Clarified A THIRD request to the Singapore Municipal Labour Unions to place themselves on a constitutional footing so that conciliatory negotiations can progress between them and the Municipal Commissioners was made yesterday by the Municipal President, Mr. L. Rayman. Mr.537 words
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Article52 1947-01-18 5 THE Tungku Temenggong of Johore. and his wife and children, sailed aboard the Charon which left Singapore for Australia yesterday. Tungku Temenggcng is on eignt months' vacation and plans to visit the United Kingdom after Australia. His three sons, who are accompanying him, are to study52 words
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380 1947-01-18 5 From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. THERE is a possibility that the War Prisoners (Malayan Union) Association will expand into a political association pursuing a radical policy and incorporating all nationalities m its membership. According to a report by the association, the possibility380 words
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Article82 1947-01-18 5 From Our Own Correspondent IPOH, Friday. THE highly decomposed and mutilated body of a male adult was fcund last night at the mouth of the Telok Anson river. The left arm and forene'id I bore peculiar tattoo marks re- j presenting an anefcor with Unoe dots.82 words
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Article214 1947-01-18 5 Church ol England: St. Andrew's 17, 8. 10.30, 5.30; St. Peters; 7.30 1 9.30, 10.30, 7.30; St. George's Garjrtson Church (Tanglin); 7.15. 9. 9.45 !6.30: Christ Church; 8, 10.30. 5, 6.30, {St. Hilda's: 8. 5.30; St. Paul's (Se.j: goon); 8: Methodists: Wesley; 9. 10. 5 30. 6.30 i214 words
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Article370 1947-01-18 5 A TRIBUTE to the Office of the Special Commissioner for South-East Asia m Singapore is paid m an economic review of 1946 appearing m the Sarawak Gazette. The wri'.er states that Sarawak was faced with famine at the end of the war but Lord Killearn and his370 words
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Article, Illustration46 1947-01-18 5 One of the flight of Lancaster bombers from No. 7 Pathfinder squadron, which has arrived at Changi airfield to take part m what will be the first of a series of bombing exercises m the Far East. Singapore island holds several prospective "targets."46 words
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Article163 1947-01-18 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. THE Selangcr Bianoh of ,ne Malay Nationalist Patty has invited about 70 Malay associations and parties in Sclangor to a meeting at Kuala Lumpur jn Jan. 23 to discuss the formation of a Malay Council of Joint Action163 words
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Article312 1947-01-18 5 THAT a judgment naa oeen 1 passed by a Dutch court at Karimon with respeot to estate produce seized from a Chinese vessel is revealed in a statement issued from the Netherlands Consulate General. Singapore, yesteray. A report published in ne Straits Times on Thursday stated312 words
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Article47 1947-01-18 5 J. Carawana. a !4-/eer >)d Canadian was offered S-50 bill m I the Fourth Police Cour- when ne claimed trial to KcAr>z :n frauduj lant possession -if a fZO goH nr.g !at 253. Middle Road on ;.n The case was DOStpo-jed to lan. 24.47 words
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Advertisement176 1947-01-18 5 YOU HAVE BEEN STUNNED BY THE JAPS YOU HAVE BEEN DEPRIVED OF "HOME MUSIC YOU HAVE LOST A LOT INCLUDING "THE HIRE PURCHASE SYSTEM" BUT Happy Days are here again BECAUSE We are reviving this system tOday! AS A SPECIAL CHINESE NEW YEAR TREAT TO THE RESIDENTS OF SINGAPORE. we176 words
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Advertisement167 1947-01-18 5 GODET FRERES COGNAC (A Product' »;f l-'ronce) This superb Brandy ha« a ooiuuttt and full flavour wh. -i il .in-qu.-: il is extensively used a* '..iMieiiKnquire from Sole Importers:--FOUKPOINTS LTD., 146. Cross Street, i'honc 76 1\ •IP YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH YOl'U PRFSFNT ACCOMMODATION TBT "THE TAVERN" Thf Newest167 words
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243 1947-01-18 6 NEW SALARY SCHEME TO REPLACE OLD OftE From Our Own Correspondent MALACCA, Friday. AFTER day-long negotiations with the Director of Medical Services yesterday the Malacca nurses on strike returned to work today. At the talks the nurses gave expression to their grievances individually. On the243 words
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Article184 1947-01-18 6 From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. POLICE patrols of the Kuala Lumpur Criminal Investigation Branch on Wednesday night arrested an alleged car stripper and stopped a hired car in which certain quantities of chandu were found. As the result ot further inquiries the184 words
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Article142 1947-01-18 6 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG. Fri— A landlord, who said he rrauired h s house brck lor his "n -w wife"' and fcmily to live in. was permitted b T the Penang Rent Board to t^ke ejectment proceedings a""Mnst th present tenant. The applicant, Quah Kok142 words
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Article95 1947-01-18 6 From Our Own Correspondent SEREMBAN, Fri.— Pending confirmation from the President of the J.C.S A. in Kuala Lumpur, about 1,000 members of the Negn Sembilan Government J.C.S. A. will march in a procession to the Residency with banners at. 5.30 p.m. on Jan. 27 and95 words
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Article85 1947-01-18 6 rrom Our Own Correspondent MALACCA, Fri.— With the cooperation of the military poiice, members of the local civil police conducted a search for arms and ammunition m Bunga Raya area last night. Throwing a cordon round the area the police made a hsuse-to-house search. Although85 words
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Article54 1947-01-18 6 The Sarawak Cov'rnment's balance sheet at the e nd ot November shows an cxc ss of assnts over liabilities of $1,865,955 Assets totalling 810,818,644 are made up of $6,101,664 invested m stele, bonds and debtntu?>g $4,564,386 m cash. $18^401 m the Sarawak Treasury ar.7 514.193 m B: h54 words
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Article157 1947-01-18 6 ALL persons in possession of unlicensed weapons in Sarawak have till March 31 to bring them to police stations. After that date, anyone in possession of an unlicensed weapon will be liable to the Heaviest psnalty laid down in tne Arms and Explosives order of 1931.157 words
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Article60 1947-01-18 6 From Our Own Correspondent KUCHING, Fri.— A strike, which was to have taken place today, by workers of the Sarawa c Electricity Supply, Kuching, was averted following the company's decision to grant three months' ex-gratia payments. It is also learned that workers' demands for pay increase60 words
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Advertisement327 1947-01-18 6 k the way\ TCi.nAYf*ir'''^BMrf% THEY \hr JF*i I DANCE' 11 a.m.— 2 p.m.— 4.15 p.m g **T|M" CIKICI 6.30 i».m— 9.15 p.m. P^ J What makes them so Ejm^f^^ZisS^ makes this so Great! '"BETTY GRABLE M The Story of 2 JOHN PAYNE Sisters who "tolwed JUNE HAVER J The World^327 words
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Miscellaneous683 1947-01-18 6 Of all the bids in bridze, the cue bid ;n the opponents' suit is i perhaps the most dangerous one with whioh to "monkey." North learned that lessen in tcdav'sl deal! South, dealer North -South vulnerable North 9 1 QS13 K 8 6 5 WEST EAS'i AKJ8 5 3 Q683 words
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Article227 1947-01-18 7 Subject Of PoUtics In United States THE most recent reports from the >.A. indicate that the future of the rubber market is at present the subject of high politics, the Government refusing to relax its control of the purchase and distribution of natural rubber until Congress definitely227 words
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Article692 1947-01-18 7 SINGAPORE, Friday Share quotations according to the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Singapore) today were as follows: 1MDUSTK1ALS Buyer Seller Alexandra anckworfct Ords. 1.70 1.90 Alexandra Brickwork* Prefs. 2.90 1. 10 Brit Malay* fnutet Executor Co a. 00 9.00 3onsoltdateo Tin Smelters Ord. 20/- 22/6 do Prefs 26/- 28/Eastern692 words
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Article215 1947-01-18 7 LOCAL SHARE MARKET STILL QUIET By Oar Market Correspondent Singai»re, Friday. 'THE loca! share market was quiet today and the volume of business was small. In the industrials there were buyers of Hong Kong Banks at £91. Business was done m United Engineers at $11.75 and Breweries at $15.60, withReuter - 215 words
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Article24 1947-01-18 7 6HANGHAI. Thurs. Today's quotations on the Shanghai blackmarket exchange are: U.S. dollar CN $6,400; Gold CN $373,000; Hongkong dollar CN $1,270— UP.UP - 24 words
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Article355 1947-01-18 7 SINGAPORE, Friday. TODAY'S product price* were: RICE: Siamese No. 1 $102, No 2 $10*. Rangoon $75, Indo-Chlna No. 1 $30. No. 2 $27. Broken IM 50 PI LOU RICE: Siamese $82, Kedab $48. RICE NOODLES: No I Siairev $85, Kedah $51, Indo-China $83, China $95, Local $70. BROKEN355 words
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Article94 1947-01-18 7 NEW YORK, Thurs.— Bargain hunters encouraged by the abatement of pressure, aided a selective rally. Thii rally, helped somewhat by the stiffening of raw cotton, reduced or more than erased some earlier loesses, although still leaving the market on balance up to one point or so lower.Reuter - 94 words
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Article296 1947-01-18 7 SHIPS positions m Singapore yaetarriif were: MAIN WHARF Godown 33-34: Samshee. Godown 39: Samavon. Godown 42-43: Vasna. WEST WHARF Godown 1-2: Rajula. Godown 6-7: Fort Kilmar. Godown: 13-14: Stentor. Godown 15-1«: Sarpedon. EMPIRE DOCK Godown 17-18: Samtweed Godown 19-20: Empire Viceroy. Godown 25-26: Trevaylor. Godown 27-28: Cape Junction,296 words
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Advertisement713 1947-01-18 7 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. i incorporated m Singapore) BLUF FUNNEL LINE Sailings, to and from United Kingdom "Samavon" from U K for Hongkong A Shanghai In Port ••Tarakan" from U.S. A In Poit •Rondo" due from U.S. A Jan. 19 "Rhesus" due from U.K. J»n. 19 "Strntor* sail* for Antwerp. Liverpool713 words
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Advertisement427 1947-01-18 7 PRESIDENT UNE SaUlnn NEW YORK A HAVANA via India and Mediterranean forts IRAQ VICTORY Godown 29 A 30 S.S. WILLIS VICKERY Dne fc >b 6 PRESIDENT POLK Due Feb. 6 RUTLAND VICTORY to New York. vU Pacific, Honr Konj. Manila, San Francfeco due to arrive Jan. 22 S.S. MARINE ADDER427 words
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Advertisement240 1947-01-18 7 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S. S. CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) FOR LONDON City of Yokohama early Feb. FROM U.K. Samarkand Penang 29 Jan. KLAVENESS LINE (Incorporated wiui Limned Liability m Norway) FOR PACIFIC PORTS Sallint to be resumed Shortly. Agents:— McALISTER 6c CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Singapore i PHONES 7237—5906 BOUSTEAD240 words
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Miscellaneous19 1947-01-18 7 SINGAPORE TIDES Singapore tide times today arc: high 7.36 a.m. and 9.31 p.m., low 1.3* a.m. and 2.54 p.m.19 words
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Article225 1947-01-18 8 Follow On In Drawn Match From Norman Preston, Reuter's Correspondent LAUNCESTON, Friday. ENGLAND'S bowlers exploited a rain-affected pitch to such purpose today that six Tasmanian wickets fell before lunch for only 30 runs and the whole Tasmanian side were out by tea for 103 in reply to England's225 words
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Article194 1947-01-18 8 MCC IST. INNS.—«->7 (for 5 dec I.) TASMANIA IST INNS Morrisby c Ikin b Voce 0 U. Thomas c Gibb b Edrich 8 M. Thomas c Yardley b \uc 4 Wilks lb» b Ikin 13 I 'ark c Pollard b Ikin 0 Calvert c Gibb b Edrich 2 Gardiner194 words
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Article, Illustration71 1947-01-18 8 Wi.e'of Brl. Lt.-U't. Champion Uonrt'e James wore her husbands' gold rintj far luck, kissed it as he came out for the second round of his ficht m Sydney last M .nday against Australian «elterweight Tommy Burns. The Australian was d squalifi d m th<; fourth round. Jam:s71 words
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Article55 1947-01-18 8 LAUNCESTON, Fn:— NO louring team m Australia has ever met such wretched weather as the present M.C C side Only four of the 19 fixtures to date have not been affected by rain ard two ot these wer? or.c-aay eames, at and Bfndigo. Not a singleReuter - 55 words
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Article262 1947-01-18 8 In a friendly ro: u.n oadimnton match between the Perhimponan B.P. and the Gentle 8.P., the Gentle B.P. won by six games to three. Results (Gentle B.P. players mentioned first): Singles: A. Ban! beat A. Sujak 15—13; 15—7: Mohd. Noor beat Munajat 15—5. 11—15. 15—9; A. Rahim '.osi262 words
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Article92 1947-01-18 8 The following ha\ r3r 3 ceen selected to rr present the Combined Services against the Rest of Malaya at rugby at Jalan Besar Stadium next Saturday at 5.15 p.m. E. TwLssel. (R.A.F.), J. H. jMackie, (Navy), D. Llewellyn. (Army), F. Scrine, (Navy), D. Clayham. (Army and Negri),92 words
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Article551 1947-01-18 8 RACING AT IPOH TODAY: From Our Own Correspondent IPOH, Friday. KEEN interest will be taken in the running of a number of i new horses at the Perak Turf Club meeting tomorrow. They have been coming along nicely and experts at the training track report favourably551 words
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Article129 1947-01-18 8 Rugby Keen play was seen at the opening ties of the S.C.C. seven-a-side rugby tournament played ton the Padang yesterday. Victories went to: (a) Kota Raja, <b) 4tn Special Wireless and (o R A.F. Changi. In the first game, Seaforth Rect. met Kota Raja. a team compossd129 words
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Article133 1947-01-18 8 LONDON, Fn:— Bert Couzens, who recently walked 3,000 miles m 1.136V4 hours around Romtord track, near London began another marathon walk yesterday He set off fop a walk around the coast of Britain accompanied by a cyciist. He aims at completing the circuit ir. seven weeksUP - 133 words
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Article85 1947-01-18 8 LONDON, Friday —Henry Cotton. Britain's most colourful golfer, will captain the 1947 British Ryder Cup team. Cotton is spending the vmter or the French Riviera, teaching golf at Monte Carlo. The five-man selection committee, which will choose the British golfers who will seek the RyderUP - 85 words
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Article68 1947-01-18 8 LAUNCESTON, (Tasmania), Fri: Already efforts are being made to forecast England's team for the fourth Test and seme critics suggest that Hammond may stand down but as far as the batsmen are concerned, the form m the fcur-day match against South Australia will be weighed upReuter - 68 words
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Article79 1947-01-18 8 LOS ANGELES. Friday: William ("Big Bill') Tildcn former world tennis champion, was today sentences to nine months m the county lail after pleading guilty to having contributed to the deliquemy of n 14-year-old schoolboy Ordering Tilden to see a psychiatrist after his release th» Judge denied Tilden's plea79 words
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Article49 1947-01-18 8 LONDON. Friday.— F. A. Cup Th-.rd Round Rep.ay:—H ull City 0, Blackturn Rovers 3. Blackburn Rovers now meet Port Vale at Blackburn m the fourth round Third Division (Southern): Port Vale 2, Leyton Orient 1. Rugby Union: County Championship. Oxfordshire 3 points, Middlesex 30 points.— Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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Article330 1947-01-18 8 From Our Own Correspondent IPOH, Pri. lUHEN Perak meet Singapore' on Sunday m the final of the All Rugger Cup at Kuala Lum- pur they will be appearing m the final of this competition for the sixth time. i Sunday's ma'xh will be Uiej330 words
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