The Straits Times, 28 January 1947
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Title Section20 1947-01-28 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S [FADING NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED OVER A CENTURY TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1947. PRICE TEN CENTS20 words
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Article428 1947-01-28 1 Price Going Up Next Week THE basic rice ration m Malaya is to be increased from next Monday from one and a half to two katis per week. In Singapore a differential ration will be issued two and three quarter katis for men, two katis428 words
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Article151 1947-01-28 1 BERLIN, Monday. 1 lEUT.-Gen. Lucius D. Clay, 'j Deputy Military Governor of American occupied Germany, replied to the latest criticisms of occupation today Dy re-empha ising that the Americans have always con-i sidered the derr.ocratisat'on of Germany a "long-range job." Lt.-Gen. Clays statement fol- lowedUP - 151 words
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Article493 1947-01-28 1 COPENHAGEN, Monday. JUST before he was killed m the crash of a X.L.M. Dakota at Kastrup, Prince Gustav Adolf, of Sweden, praised its comfort to an official of the airfield. He said he had enjoyed the journey from Amsterdam and hoped the last stage toReuter; UP - 493 words
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Article80 1947-01-28 1 LONDON. Mon. Reacting strongly to the two week-end air i disasters, the British press today J called for an immediate inquiry into the use and loadings of Da|kota aircraft. In particular they i ask for an official statement on the load which British operated Dakotas shouldReuter - 80 words
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Article, Illustration59 1947-01-28 1 Australian Major Charles Cou ens, against whom charges of tr?ason arising from h s wartime Tokio broadcasts wen dropped, on his nay, accompanied by a sergeant, to *o through the formalities of his discharge from (he Australian Army. Cousens is to petition for revocation of the Australian Army59 words
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Article150 1947-01-28 1 From Our Staff Correspondent. KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. THE strict rationing of elec1 triclty m Se:angor and fcieremban has been postponed for a few days m view of the undoubted great repercussion* among Chinese open-cast miners, who are now spending money on rehabilitation obtained from the Union150 words
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Article111 1947-01-28 1 WASHINGTON, Mon. Russia and Canada are holding up an American plan to begin distribution of reparations from Japan, United States Government ofß cials reported yesterday. Neitiher country has conferred with United States State Department officials to help draw up a directive for Gen. Mac Arthur telling111 words
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Article31 1947-01-28 1 LONDON, Mon.— lt is reliably reported that the British Government has issued invitations to all members of the British Commonwealth for an Empire conference m London next month. U.P.UP - 31 words
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Article294 1947-01-28 1 JERUSALEM, Monday. JEWISH kidnappers struck a second tirre m Palestine loday when they seized Judg? Ralph Windham, President o{ the Tel Aviv District Court, 1 while a civil suit was m pro j grcss. As th:' session opened two eunmen entered by the side doer and rappMReuter; AP - 294 words
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183 1947-01-28 1 MALA YA 'S NIGHT TRAINS TO STOP ON THURSDAY From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. AWING to the acute coal shortage, resulting from the v Batu Arang strike, the Malayan Railways will cancel ail night passenger train services between Singapore. Kuala Lumpur and I'enang as from Thursday. This action183 words
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Article101 1947-01-28 1 JOHANNESBURG. Mon. A strike by the South Afr-can gold, coal and diamond miners, affecting many thousands, started today against the advice ot their union Five mines are totally affected and seven partially affected. The strike call was made oy the United Mineworkers' Committee, a section ofReuter - 101 words
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Article65 1947-01-28 1 HONGKONG, Men. Tragedy marred the arrival here th s morning oi the first battalion of the Devonshire Regiment when a military truck conveying 20 iner to Stanley barracks overturned at a corner. thr:wing out the occupants One private was killed and 1C others injured, the65 words
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Article42 1947-01-28 1 Ramaswamy Mudaliar, Dew.:n of Mysor?, will represent India as the principal delegate at the fourth session of the economic ?nd social council of the United !?itions Organisation, which is expected to open m New York :vri Felv 13.— A. P.42 words
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Article214 1947-01-28 1 PARIS, Monday. FRENCH forces pressed north from Hanoi yesieruay after c.iptur,ng six villages beyond tre River Rouge and gaining domination of tne "Route Circulaire," controlling the 18-mile perimeter I around the capital's outskirts. French headquarters at Saigcn announce that infantry, supported by aircraft, have seized sixReuter - 214 words
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Article79 1947-01-28 1 LITTLE AMERICA. Mon— Rear Admiral Byrd and his six Navy transport planes are poised for a takeoff from the small flight decK of the aircraft-carrier Philippine Sea while the ship wallows through bad weather. Admirai Byrd. m a message, says he plans to fly m the79 words
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Advertisement77 1947-01-28 1 (met tnmtm mtimm) SPOMI -PIHAM4 J a Coventry Cub Marine Unit j^^W '»■> combined reverse and reH Bi^^^^A '"ction gears. The Vehicle m^m i^^ I 3 )nlf nas a combined clutch OK I Pnd gear box. 1 fc# J H HELIVERIES Dk i*| Marine England 6—B6 8 weeks JL^Y industrial77 words
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Article543 1947-01-28 2 Will Continue To Defy Meeting Ban LAHORE, Monday. THE seven Muslim League leaders arrested on Friday during the Punjab police raid on the Lahore o(* v of the League's outlawed National Guard were released last night but six of them had to be "pushed outReuter; AP - 543 words
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Article86 1947-01-28 2 NEW YORK, Monday. A MAN jumped 1,000 feet to his death ye&terday from the 86th floor of the Empire State building, the highest m the world The body struck a woman, walking below m 34th Street, who was taken to hospital suffering from multiple fractures. The police86 words
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Article252 1947-01-28 2 CAIRO, Monday. •THE Egyptian Prime Minis1 ier, Nckrashy Pasha, confirmed to newspapermen last night that Egypt was submitting to the United Nations "the whole question of Egypt and the Sudan." Today Nokrashy Pasna is expected to make a similar announcement to the Egyptian Parliament saying thatReuter - 252 words
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Article96 1947-01-28 2 WASHINGTON. Mo:i —Russian propaganda m the Far East directed against the United States is chiefly responsible for the mounting anti-American feeling, the State Department has been informed Mr. John C Caldwell. United States Public Affairs Officer m Sha.n<gi,ai. has reported to the department that Soviet radioUP - 96 words
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Article96 1947-01-28 2 NEW YORK. Mon:--£enator Oienn H. Taylor charged in Washington, that the "shocking" death sentence imposed on US. Army Pte. Leo Christensen *n Japan cast serious doubts on tne ability of the Army to protect 13-year-olds from "sin and temptat ion." The Senator appeared before96 words
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Article84 1947-01-28 2 ST. LOUIS, (MISSOURI), Mon. Pul Robeson, the negro singer and actor, said yesterday that he intends to abandon the theatre and concert stage for the next two years to "talk up and down the nation against race hatred and prejudice." On Saturday Robeson marched at84 words
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Article251 1947-01-28 2 LONDON, Monday. THE Burmese delegation reached an agreement with the British Government with two of the Burmese delegates dissenting, delegate Thakin Ba Sein said today. The agreement was signed following final talks late last night, he said, and U Aung San, Thakin Mya U Ba251 words
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Article226 1947-01-28 2 LONDON. Monday.— No Jewish representatives were present when the Palestine conference resumed its talks at St. James. Londcn, at noon today. The only change from the original conference last year was that for the first time. Palestir.6 Arabs were fuly represented. Heading their delegation was JamalReuter - 226 words
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Article184 1947-01-28 2 SHANGHAI, Monday. THE pro-Government morn1 ing paper, Suuth Eas crn Daily, m a Mukden dispatch, said today that six plar.es of unidentified nationality dropped "several tons" of bombs on Nationalist positions at Chwangho, on the Liaotung peninsula coast facing the Yellow Sea. The paperUP - 184 words
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Article125 1947-01-28 2 LONDON, Mon:— A Britisn Church delegation to the British Occupation Zone m Germany yesterday urged a minimum ration needed for mere subsistence, be given to the German peopie. In a report on its trip to Germany last October, the delegation said the problem of physicalUP - 125 words
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Article207 1947-01-28 2 ROME, Monday. ALCIDE de Gasperis decision on a new Italian Government was expected by tomorrow as he retired to his country villa today to study the possibilities of successful1> organizing a rightist cabinet as an answer to the increased left; rt demands for power. t De207 words
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Article, Illustration217 1947-01-28 2 LONDON, Monday. 111E departure of the Royal Family next Saturday for South Africa will mark the beginning of a Spring crui.se ior the British Home Fleet, the Admiralty announces. The King and Queen and tone Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret will board tne Vanguard on FridayUP - 217 words
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Article80 1947-01-28 2 POONA, Mon. The police cany this morning raided the offices )l th? provincial Congress Socialist Party and Poona City Socialist Party, as well as the home of Achut Patwar&han. Congress Socialist leader. The police were searching for leaflets alleged no have been distributed by members of80 words
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Article82 1947-01-28 2 BERLIN, Mon.— RoDbcr.es and crimes have become so rampant m Hamburg that the police have asked res dents to rush assistance whjn they heard cries for help, because "they may be the next victims," according to the newspaper Telegraf. The paper said that m the weekUP - 82 words
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Article69 1947-01-28 2 SOFIA, Mon.— The Bulgarian Government on Saturday appointed a thrre-man delegation to sign the peace treaty on Feb. 1. Members of the Peace Treaty delegation are the Foreign Minister Kimon G:orgiev, and VicePremiers Alexander Obbov and Traytcho Rostov. The treaty has not been published inUP - 69 words
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Article63 1947-01-28 2 I EL PASO (Texas), Mor.: The jfilm actor Van Johnson, and the j former Mrs. Evie Wynn. once I wife of Johnson's best friend, i were honeymooning today at a secret rendezvous Johnson and Mrs. Wynn. wife of comedian Keenan Wynn. wire married on Saturday63 words
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Article92 1947-01-28 2 VIENNA M.n.— The Sniish Headquarters announced yesterday that the five British soldiers who were detained for five months by Yugoslavs. were treated harsMy, fed on watery soup and not allowed to write letters, according to statements ot the soldiers following the:r release. The soldiers were taken92 words
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Advertisement843 1947-01-28 2 CHAPTER 216 (Pawnbrokers.) Unredeemed Pledged Goods *nd Jewellery from the following Pawnbrokers' Shops No. 21 New Bridge Roao, Chin Chong Pat (Chop rhye Shengi No 135 New Bridge Road. Lam Chin Gee (Chop Ju i'hungi No 189 South Bridge Roaa, Lam Joon Chong Chin Ah Chai (Chop Sem Thye) No843 words
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Advertisement435 1947-01-28 2 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued From Page 6) RILEY-12 Saloon S seater owner driven made less than 37.000 miles. No Japanese ownership. Apply 159. Nonb Bridge Road. Capitol Building. FOR SALE: 1 Triumph Motor Cycle 2\ H.P. In good condition Insurance tax paid. View at 204 Middle Rd. FOR SALE B.S.A. 3%435 words
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762 1947-01-28 3 British MP Dicusses 'Coming Typhoons 9 Straits Times Reporter A FUTURE bright with promise for Malaya art*. Mack with foreboding for China is envisaged by Mr. Walter Fletcher, M.P., chairman of the British <onservati\ c Party Far Ea?t Committee. lie has just completed i t~ur762 words
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Article, Illustration39 1947-01-28 3 iii.h trowps recently began loading the Dutch cargo ship Tjibesar, which has been held up m Sydney since November, when wharf-labourers refused to load her. Above: An aeroplane fuselage being loaded on to the Tjibesar from an Australian LST.39 words
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Article237 1947-01-28 3 Straits Times Reporter SINGAPORE trade union leaders are to have the opportunity v of studying trade unionism through correspondence courses. A meeting of representatives of unions has been convened by Mr. Dudley E. Siddons, of Singapore, at the Malayan Democratic Union on Thursday at 5 p.m.237 words
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Article92 1947-01-28 3 From Our Own Correspondent SEREMBAN, Sunday. DEPRESENTATIVES of 20 unions and assocrations m Vegri Sembilan, were pr o s3:.t ai i mass meeting of the Pan-Malayan Council of Joint Action held here at the Rotary P?danj this morning. Mr. C. K. Unni, President ol the NjS.92 words
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Article190 1947-01-28 3 MORMaI classy or Chinese J" school teachers m the Malayan Union have beer, esta blished m Kuala Lumpur, ipoh and Penar.g. Forty teachers are now attending the first classes m each of these centres. I* is hoped that more classes will be opened shortly The teachers,190 words
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Article186 1947-01-28 3 MAL.\iiiN Liuon mbOor statM isUcs for the period from May to December last year indicated that production m estates ot 100 acres and over amounted to 159,076 dry The principal producers were Johore <2L,476 tons;, Selangor 129,386 tCTSi and Perak 1 29,319 Th.- Malayan Union's December production186 words
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Article179 1947-01-28 3 From Our Own Correspondent. IPOH, Mcnday. EMPLOYEES of the Perak River G Hydro-Electric Power Co. which supplies power to mines and lighting to the majority of towns m Perak, have intimated to the company their intention of going en strike unless a satisfactory reply is179 words
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Article388 1947-01-28 3 KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. AS a result of the serious flooding m the coastal area m Selangor m December a total of 650 acres was resown with short-term seed obtained from Sabak Bernam. In addition all available seedlings from unused nurseries were collected and disi388 words
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Article66 1947-01-28 3 Straits Times Reporter IN order to bring together into a united body clerical employees of Government and quasi-Government offices, who now belong to separate unions, the Singapore Municipal Services Union may sponsor the formation of a Federation >f Government and quasi-Gov-ernment Unions. This proposal was discussed66 words
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170 1947-01-28 3 m From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. CEVERAL people will be present tomorrow to give their views on the new constitutional proposals to the Consultative Committee at its first session. A number of memoranda will be placed on the table including one from the F.M.S.170 words
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Article63 1947-01-28 3 > From Our Own Correspondent. i MUAR, Mon.— Teo Lian Sok a 52 -year-old Chinese, was sentenced to one month's simple impri I Nonrnent for possession of opium and fined $100 or m default to i undergo two monthr.' simple imt prisonment for possession of I opium- smoking63 words
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Article118 1947-01-28 3 from Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. HOLDING a revolver m his hand, a lone robber today held up the manager of the Pavilion Cinema, Kua>a Lumpur, and his assistant and stole $5,000 from them, representing the cinema's takings for the weekend. The robber approached -na118 words
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Article201 1947-01-28 3 BATAVIA, Tues: Dr tfu:«rtus van Mook and Maj- Gen, Buurmar. van Vroeden. acting C-in-C of the Netherlands Kant Indies Army, today fljw to the Sourabaya front, where tiie liatcnesiarj new.i agency An'.ara reports Dutch forces occupied lha town of Krian on I'Vidiy °-!ter a "bloody battle.'201 words
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Article56 1947-01-28 3 •pHE Sarawak DyaK Aosociution have sent a telegram to Mr. Winston Churchill thanking him for his recent intervention m the discussion on Sarawak affairs m the British House of Commons. "We instinctively look to you," they say m the message, "to help us to obtain what56 words
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84 1947-01-28 3 From Our J>vn Correspondent MALACCA, Sun. BECAUSE 1941 la >;>urcrs af tached to Rim Est^e, Jusin, have not been paid var bvnuses, about 550 labourers attached to the estate nave gone on strike. The manager of the estate. Mr. Simpson, when approached by the84 words
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Article65 1947-01-28 3 The lollowing were elected office-bearers of the Malacca Teachers' Association for 1947: President: Mr A. Godman; vice-president: Miss C. White: hon. general secretary: Mr. Lee Kirn Sun; hon. treasurer: Miss Lee Thian King; hon. sports secretary: Mr. O. Rozario; hon. dramatic section secretary Mr. J, Baruch; hon. music65 words
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297 1947-01-28 3 TWO police officers recounted at the Singapore Assizes yesterday an incident on S?pt. 4, 1946 when a Chinese with a revolver m his har.d was fired at and overpowered near the Thonuon Road police station while attempting to run away from an Austin van297 words
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Advertisement707 1947-01-28 3 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Classified Smalls BUB dpi line Mm Charge $5 Public Notices SK' oci single column inch Persona) Domestic KM pet line Aim Charge SlO. Sn twracr word* oompnst >ne tire MvsftfcMMato na> be «c. «»> post «<■ com pa mod o\ em'ttance For Information telephone tdvrrtti-iig Manager 54T| oi707 words
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980 1947-01-28 4 PALARY scales m the Singapore Municipality are m the J limelight at present, as the result of recommenuations to Government for increases m the cost of living allowances. Here is a contribution which cv es a clerical view of the terms of service m980 words
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Article81 1947-01-28 4 SYDNEY (Air Mail).— A Tasmanian cricket bat maker ctaims to have made a bat which will not break. The maker, Mr. T. G. Murphy, of Smithton. has patented the bat and plans immediate manufacture. The bat is made from 32 thicknesses of laminated wood, glued81 words
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Article59 1947-01-28 4 MANILA, (Air Mail).—Philippine copra and coconut oil production during 1947 may total as much as 750,000 long tons, a record, stimulated by high world prices. Dr Maximo M. Kalaw, general manager of the Government's national coconut corporation, estimates that 1947 shipments will be 500,000 tonsAP - 59 words
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Article308 1947-01-28 4 y^/HEN the Olympic Games arft held m Britain m 1948 fcr the first time for 40 ver-'s, the at sports ocntre at Wembley a suburb m the norOl-webi en umdon, is likely to be the scene of many of the contests. The Stadium at Wemb famous m- Britain's308 words
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Advertisement252 1947-01-28 4 6UTWIRTH TRADING CO LIMITED STOCKS AVAILABLE IN ALL COLOURS READY MIXED ENAMEL m 1 -Ib and }-lb tins COPAL VARNISH FOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE WORK 'POINTED DISTRIBUTORS Sun- Him. 114 Korhore Road. Singapore Sin W.ih Co.. 114 Brnroolen Street. Singapore Heap Teck Tong Kee. 123 Rochore Road. Singapurr Sin Teck252 words
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Advertisement643 1947-01-28 4 Position of Leading Tin Firms T ™i 0 D? W J n bles gi vl 2 g 5 he Potion of leading Eastern Tin Companies has been compiled by W H Rickinson and Son London P«ceW«^^^^^^ ft. re,., i^,^^^%^^ii^x^^7^v^t^i^ a. d aa» i as r s??^s:iss i af- t .up..™.643 words
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Article343 1947-01-28 5 Fit-Lieut. W. F. Ashford - Fit-Lieut. W. F. Ashford By R.A.F. HANDLE 20 PER CENT OF PASSENGERS THE air priorities system, at one time under the sole control of the R.A.F., has today been ntodifie.l to such an extent that the R.A.F. are now authorised to handle only 20 per cent,343 words
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Article41 1947-01-28 5 The 180-ton British ship Esmeralda, which left Singapore on Jan. 25 for Palembang. lost an anchor m the sea off Karimon and returned to Singapore the following day. The ship will resume voyage after fitting a new anchor.41 words
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Article, Illustration35 1947-01-28 5 The Buddhist Alms-giving: cere mon; took olace at 28, I'nrvp Street, at the residence of Mr. William Sena, president of the Singapore Buddhist Association. The above picture was taken alter the ceremony on Jan. 26.35 words
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Article99 1947-01-28 5 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Mon.- -An Indonesian labourer, J'ais, was charged with causing hurt with a dangerous weapon m the District Court today. According to the prosecution the accused, returning home om evening, lesrnt from his landlady that his wife was out. He made99 words
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Article86 1947-01-28 5 From Our Own Correspondent. SEREMBAN, Mon— Two fata] accidents involving deaths of two Chinese boys occurred here yesterday. After negotiating a corner a cyclist aged twelve is reported to have bumped into a lorry at the Junction of Bomba Road and Paul Street. The boy86 words
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Article34 1947-01-28 5 A Chinese stowaway was discovered on board the China-Navi-gation Company vessel S^echuan which arrived m Singapore from Hong Kong on Saturday. The man --/ill be returned to China by the first available ship.34 words
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311 1947-01-28 5 From Our Own Correspondent MALACCA, Monday. T*HE special difficulties confronting the authorities m 1 Malacca m the field of education were detailed by one of the Education Department officers m a special interview today. All schools m Malacca requisitioned by the Army have now been de-requisitioned311 words
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Article201 1947-01-28 5 LANGUAGE SCHOOLS EN JOY BOOM I LANGUAGE schools m Singapore are enjoying a boom and Servicemen are enrolling m large numbers at the various schools for tuition. Inquiries at the schools j show that about ten people wish to learn Malay for every one who wishes to study Chinese. Other201 words
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Article107 1947-01-28 5 Alter spending a snori holiday I with their relatives m China, more than 150 Chinese businessmen and their families will leave Singapoie today on the 4,000- ton Bank Line ship Gujarat on their way to Durban and Mauritius. The Gujarat arrived here yester- day from Hong107 words
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Article83 1947-01-28 5 I From Our Own Correspondent ij JOHORE BAHRU, Mon:— Pji i selling a bowl of cooked rice to I a Food Control Inspector Lim Boon Yong, a Kulai stall-holder, was fined $100 m the Diot'.ict Court today. Lim pleaded that he did aot sell the83 words
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Article67 1947-01-28 5 I From Our Own >r respondent KUALA LUMPUR. Moo.— A j Tamil, Perumal, was sentenced to I three months' rigorous imprisonment by Mr. M. Neal, District Judge, today when he pleaded guilty to a charge of theft of a leather bag belonging to Lt.-Gen. lA. G^llowa>. GOC-in-C,67 words
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Article31 1947-01-28 5 EAST- WEST SOCIETY Mr. W. A. Haxpur will address the East-West Society on Thursjday at 8.30 p.m. m the V M.C.A., j Stamford Ruad on "Twenty Year* 4 in the Bast."31 words
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Advertisement217 1947-01-28 5 I^HN DUKE HAWJFACTURING OPTICIAN Announces chat M a* •esumec ousmes? a! ta former address !1 —Win Koa« Phone ISOH •Slnfnpnre MARLBOROUGH To-day: 3.30 6 30 9.15 p.m. kk ARAVALLI" 'Tamil: Bterrlag: P. S. Guvindon and P. S. t>i\ \v rkiam and many many others ■■>»i;». tfd by IjsU-st information Film217 words
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Advertisement768 1947-01-28 5 Be sure your Byes are functioning normally have them examined her* tomorrow. Glasses will be recommended only If necessary. OAH SIN OPTICAL UOUSE SZS North Bridge Road, S pore. Proprietor P S DZINQ. O.D. Phone 6204 Former General Manager of NAN SIN OPTICAL HOUSE Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Former Supplier768 words
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Miscellaneous778 1947-01-28 5 Very few players short of expert twelve tricks would have been a rank can plan and execute squeeze laydown with a diamond break, plays, but in today's deal the de- and even without the break th« clarer should have "fallen into" slam should have been made. ma^euvJrs tri< gaining West778 words
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1154 1947-01-28 6 In the next three months a commission is to be sent out from the United Kingdom to investigate all aspects of the plan to found a University College of Malaya. Assuming that the main feature of that1,154 words
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Article75 1947-01-28 6 The formulaton of an International Bill of Rights to guaranie? the personal dignity and iitorty of humanity is the task before a United Nations Cj- mission which met In New York yesterday. There are 17 men and only one voman— Mrs. Franklin Delano Roosevelt on the commission,75 words
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Article, Illustration2164 1947-01-28 6 SUPER-DREADNOUGHT FROM THE OLD F.M.S. U.M.S. MALAYA has reached her end, and it could have come at no more fitting time, following the disappearance of the Federated Malay States which presented this battleship to the Royal Navy 35 years ago. And so today2,164 words
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365 1947-01-28 6 i IIOW much longer are the j public of this city to be j deprived of the use of their I parks and open spaces to serve the convenience of Services units which ought long ago to have been transferred elsewhere? Katong Park,365 words
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Letter167 1947-01-28 6 IT is surprising to note that] Government employees m- j tend to stage demonstrations [asking for another four months advance on their back pay m addition to the two months already received. Government has. already paid three months' pay as rehabilita- j tion grant, three months salary167 words
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133 1947-01-28 6 IT is not understood why the order declaring holidays for the Chinese staff of the War Department on their New Year festival reached us m our area, Malacca, only on New Year's Day itself. Before Christmas, however, the proclamation of holidays was out133 words
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Advertisement943 1947-01-28 6 I CLASSIFIED ADS. Mr Uih. L. CRKSSON p pa m.v. Oranje On 24th. January, at Esher, to Rosemary wife of R. A. S. Shotter, Hillside Estate, Seremban— a daughter. The engagement was announceJ »etween Mr. Pong Ping Sun, fifth soil of Mr. and Mrs. Fong Y«ck Seong, t^ Miss Rosalind943 words
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Advertisement45 1947-01-28 6 NEWLY ARRIVES! AMERICAN BAUSCH 10MB Q T^ I GLASSES These glasses aftsorb all Harmful rays and unwanted glare to the eyes LIGHT IS MELLOWED THROUGH THESE GLASSFS AND EYEB ARE RESTED. Ray-Ban glasses should not be confused with ordinary "coloured glasoes" which are habit forming.45 words
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Article264 1947-01-28 7 'Malaya 'sMostDangerous Man Captured From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. k CHINESE described by the Kuala Lumpur police as "probably the most dangerous criminal m Malaya today" and leader of "the Green Dragon Mountain Society" was captured early this morning by the Criminal264 words
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Article120 1947-01-28 7 1 FURTHER group of 1,000 Sin- j n gapore and Malayan Chinese who are being repatriated by UNRRA and CNRRA from Hong Kong, are expected to arrive in Singapore by the Hai Lee on Thursday. Seven-hundred ot the returning Chinese are destined for Singapore. It120 words
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Article155 1947-01-28 7 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE, BAHRU, Sunday. MR, T. R. Hep worth, Distrct Judge, Johore, commented today on the delay m bringing many cases for trial These comments were made when eight Malays and Chinese were produced before him on a charge of committing robbery155 words
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Article117 1947-01-28 7 From U.«: Own to.rc^p i»ii.nt ii-ui Mon. japan. rant Officer. Noburo Awamuto, who With a Japanese Leutnunt. escaped from an internment camp m Kumpong Pch. Sldor si nlv ;.ittr The i.bL-ralion. was d :r. a hut m the jungle Bikam Ej;at?. Bikain early liours oi117 words
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Article96 1947-01-28 7 f j Lnd.&a ..i ,ourers v. c.c 1 ;hirgeo m the F^ur.n Poi.ce i ua.t .i! Siiigap r? yeal rday v.i U eight oa ci of m il »r car .pare parts valued at i SOU rhev are Kesan S.ngh, a 23-year-old b kh and A. Rajaii96 words
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Article40 1947-01-28 7 Finganore Chinese sximClub will hold a kionchoi;? lor members and thuir families on Saturday. Fob 1. at I his la intended to be a New Year treat for m.:-m-ber> end th-^re will be no charge f( r dancing.40 words
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Article98 1947-01-28 7 THE 1,463-ton Straits Steam- ship Company vessel Matang which went aground on the shore of Telok Kurang, off Kuching, on Jan 23, has successfully been removed from her rocky perch and is now lying on a sandbank, according to information received m Singapore yesterday Salvage officers98 words
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Article273 1947-01-28 7 THE second post-war Colonial I Service Conference, undei i chairmanship of Sir Fran* i Stockdale, Adviser on Develop- j ment Planning. tJJic place at the London School of Economics from Jan. 6 to i It was ope.i j bj Mj Ivov Thomas, Par.ia-ruvi.arv Unrior Secretary of273 words
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Article42 1947-01-28 7 The following are the menus at Singapore People's Restaurants today: Thirty cent meals: rice, brazllian beans, beef stew or bee* cutlet, onions, tomatoes, spinach. Fifteen cent meals: rici. beef stew, spinach. Eight cent meals: r?C, bruzilian beans, salmon, green peas.42 words
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Article214 1947-01-28 7 From Our Own Correspondent KK-AN, Mon. PARIT Buntar is to have a Peoples' Hes k iurant in the near future. This wa s agieed at a meeting of the Knar District Welfare Commi**e* held at the District Office, Pautt Buntar, with the Dato Muda214 words
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82 1947-01-28 7 DESCRIBED as an interpreter attached to the Civil District Court, Singapore, a Ceylonese, named Sivanathan, appeared m the Singapore Second Police Court on a charge of unlawful possession of a revolver at Mount Emily on Sunday. A preliminary inquiry :nto the charge will be82 words
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Article, Illustration74 1947-01-28 7 'Iwo survivors of the L'.S Sk.vmaster which crashed m the ';;ii Ul Sea on Jan. 11 arriving at Mascot airfield, Sydney, Australia. They are Fred Braddock (13) and his brother Roy (11), sons of the Shell OH Co.'s representative m Shanghai. They wore travelling to Sydney74 words
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Article291 1947-01-28 7 Straits Times Reporter I pLANS have been passed and work will begin m May of a i 1 building which should attract future tourists m Singapore the Temple of A Thousand Buddhas. The man building this quarter-of-a-million dollar Chinese temple m three block?, which will291 words
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Article18 1947-01-28 7 As from Feb. 1, the telephone number for all Police calls m Singapore will be 999.18 words
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Article46 1947-01-28 7 THE award of the Medal of the Excellent Order of the British Empire for gallantly to. Mr. Leone Hong Toh, Post Warden, A.R.P. Service, m the Singapore Cold Storage Company Internal Unit, is announced m a Government Gazette Extraordinary published yesterday.46 words
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Article, Illustration37 1947-01-28 7 Mr. and Mrs. Arshak C. Galstaun after their wedding at the /i ndrews yesterday. The bride, who was formerly Mrs. Joy Mathews was given away by Vr. Allen Mathieson. The best man was Mr. David S. Marshall.37 words
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313 1947-01-28 7 "IF I was sure of their loyalty, 1 I coula nave done something, but how could I be sure of their loyalty," declared Naik Gulam Qadir. first accused of the seven Indi ;n soldiers on a charge of mutiny on Christmas Island, at yesterday's session of313 words
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Article111 1947-01-28 7 ALTHOUGH it was expected x\ yesterday that some p.ogress would be made towards conciliation m the Singapore Municipal labourers strike, the Commissioner for labour, Mr. R. P. Bingham reported lhat there was "no change m the situation." None of the representatives of the seven striking MuniciDal unions111 words
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Article144 1947-01-28 7 A 25-year-o.d Australian seaman wad sentenced to titj.t weeks' imprisonment with ha.d labour m the Third Magistrates Court m s.ngauore yesterday for fraudulent possession of s carton of soap. The seaman, James Lawie.ice Cornford, gave hjs address as Woodside, S:uth Australia. Detectives told Mr. K. m. B,me,144 words
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70 1947-01-28 7 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Mon Abdul Wahab was fined $50 m the District Court today for selling a cup of coffe^ witii sweetened condensed milk m the Johore Bahru Amusem-cnt Park to a Food Control Inspector. The accused pleaded that he did70 words
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Advertisement174 1947-01-28 7 pf VT-TSTTKUnmri NKW DECCA— BRUNSWICK RECORDS 4*^.^ —SUNG BY— %|S*. jSP > 11 iri CROSBY with ANDREWS SISTERS i*l ij-»ii >J-C IV 1 2018 Don't Fence Me In. to^- J i{J*Lm-/ V Tne Three Cabolleros. JSF^yf^S* 03 Piswl Packin' ir.ama *J*W^ffP+ 1 vi^trv Polka. bING CROcST)^ ANDREW SISTERS You belong174 words
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Advertisement26 1947-01-28 7 Just Arrived Electric J I DESK FANS A. C 230 VOLT $45.00 1 EACH S (A' 'If EA I Bk m I k D^s success Phoehix26 words
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1231 1947-01-28 8 D. Compton- James - D. Compton-James By CINCE May, 1946, about 20,000 applications have been made to the British Ministry of Labour for permission to employ foreign domestic labour. About 14,000 permits have been granted. The discrepancy between applications and permits arises from the fact that by Government1,231 words
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Article, Illustration100 1947-01-28 8 BARATHEA is being u^d D more than ever for suits and coats this year. This Spectator Sports mxlel is made m light grey barathea and decorated with black bead tassels. The long rounded revers and single button are particularly becoming to the tall figure. There is a deep pleat from100 words
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Article152 1947-01-28 8 NEW YORK. Mon FASHIONS m engagement r rings In New York are becoming as extreme as dress fashions. Huge, wide bands of gold or platinum, studded artth diamonds, rubies, or sapphires, or combinations of the gems, are favourites at the moment. One famous jeweller advertises as "versatile" an152 words
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Article418 1947-01-28 8 PARIS, (Air Mail). 'THE Federation of French Umbrella Manufacturers 1 which, since 1936, has made it its business to present the umbrella as an elegant rather than purely practical article m elery well-dressed women's wardrobe, has launched a great export drive. Starting their drive at418 words
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Advertisement482 1947-01-28 8 to M LOWLIER SKIN jp^J^B Fktt rkOM DRYNESS" iXfr. If your skin looks dull and lifeless, it constant maUe-up has left it coarse and dry. use Damaskin the modern Two- Purpose Skinfood. That way you. too. can make your skin wonderfully smooth and silky. See how Damaskin gives your compicxion482 words
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Advertisement118 1947-01-28 8 SEVEN SEAS PURE COD LIVER OIL STOCKS ARE NOW ON S4LE AT MOST CHEMISTS AND PROVISION SHOPS PACKED IN 6 or.. 8 oz. and 16 oz. BOTTLES also CONCENTRATED IN CAPSULE FORM. 44 1T IS GOOD FOR YOU" Supplies m Bulk Packing For Hospitals, Estates and Mines Available Details and118 words
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Article138 1947-01-28 9 BOS lON i airmail I —Commercial use of atomic en:rgy within five years has been predicted her? by a group of New England experts, provided the Government permits industry to proceed. Atomic generation of electric power, they said, could be accomplished at an original cost comparable138 words
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Article44 1947-01-28 9 MELBOURNE (Air Mail.— A rich find of alluvial tin m the Pi'barra goldfleld of north-west Western Australia is reported by the Australian News and Infcrmat on Bureau The disoovrry is estimated by the finder to b? worth 250.000 —A P44 words
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Article655 1947-01-28 9 MEW YORK, Monday.— 1" Sight has been restored to nearly 1000 blind Americans m recent years by transplanting corneas from the eyes of the dead. The delicate operation takes only 30 minutes. Among patients who have benefited are a three-year-old baby and a 50-year-old655 words
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Article157 1947-01-28 9 LONDON 'Air Mail) "JTUTURE citizens of Moscow will ride m cars with no visible engines instead of the gasoline-powered vehicles of today, according to the Soviet News, a publication of the Russian Embassy here. The Soviet News reported this latest Russian automotive development m describing aAP - 157 words
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Article476 1947-01-28 9 People who say "ta ta" when they mean "good-bye" are addicts of hypocorism, better known as baby talk. The odd thing aboui baby talk is that it is usually an adult failing. Babies are taujjht it. U/OZZIT mummy's noncv pumpkin? Does its ickle tootsy476 words
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Advertisement207 1947-01-28 9 For the Long Run or the Short MODEL bOO 1 duplicator Rr\» i v-^. iMWtDiATE DELIVFRILS OMPO "I— LID.. 104. Rob nson Roscl. Singapore. QUIRK'S SANI-LID CLOSETS SANITARY HYGIENIC HEALTHY No Odours. So \V:iter Needed No Flies SANI-UD model No. 1 la a pjnaolj 0.;. M whie is simply placed207 words
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Advertisement421 1947-01-28 9 > *^FOB WHITE TEETH #^T > EUCRYL TOOTH PASTt At the top. Specially prepared for people of refined taste EUCRYL TOOTH POWDER A dinner wherever It goes. EUCRYI OENTURE POWDER s^fittKf^SL Cleans and di. infects artificial y(SL^^OH €UCRYI DENTAL PLATt FIXATIVI WO^-^Tjr^/ Cl *«ci» irtificial teeth In pla-«. BRITISH OWNED421 words
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Article625 1947-01-28 10 Doon Campbell - Doon Campbell By But Guns Go Off Easily At Night SAIGON, (By Air Mail). COMETIMES the Franco- Vietnamese "war" seems miles away from Saigon, the sun-baked "Pearl of the East," with its chic mademoiselles, Paris-style open-air cafes, champagne, and Chanel No. 5 at 300 piastresReuter - 625 words
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Article166 1947-01-28 10 LONDON, (By Air Mail) BRITAIN'S kennel keepers give their country's apparent future ruler, Princess Elizabeth, and her pretty sister, Princess Margaret, full credit for making the sturdy little Welsh dog, the Corgi, one of the darlings of the canine world. The dog, which looks quite a166 words
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Article105 1947-01-28 10 EDINBURGH, (By Air Mail.) WITH Scotch whisky contina- ing scarce and black market prices soaring, two townships m Scotland tint voted themselves "dry" a quarter of a century ago when the beverage could be had at about 10 shillings a bottle have now decided to go105 words
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Article160 1947-01-28 10 CAMPIONE, ITALY. AN area of Italy which has no taxation and was never under Allied occupation is asking for autonomy. The majority of the inhabitants of the detached Italian town of Campione D'ltaiia— entirely surrounded by Swiss territory are m favour of iorming an autonomous stateAP - 160 words
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Article491 1947-01-28 10 DUBLIN, (By Air Mail). EIRE, proudly "independent" country of 3,000,000 people whose unemployment problem has for many years been greatly eased by large scale emigration to the United Kingdom, is preparing to face a battle of tariffs. In a drive to make Eire asReuter - 491 words
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Article234 1947-01-28 10 NEW YORK, (By Air Mail) 'THE future armed strength I of the United States is| beginning to take form m broad outline although there are many uncertainties. New problems are appearing m lour main fleids: atomic explosives, atomic power, guided mis•:i es and el:ctronics. Tn thisAP - 234 words
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Advertisement420 1947-01-28 10 ANOTHER OUTSTANDING BRITISH PICTURE with Margaret (''Wicked Lady") Lockwood The Picture that Had to Have Another Ending Remade for the United States It OPENS TO-DAY PX^g^jSg 4 Shows 130- 4 6.30 9.30 p. ie •s= ss :pl<on4: pI<on4 esoj^ 8 A -EPB ■A OPENING TO-DAY CATHAY if&x* riease come m420 words
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Advertisement173 1947-01-28 10 7 //'liM WX/tk il a.m. 2 p.m. 1.15 p.m. Oli-^A DIAL 4042 ■BMT GOODMAN DMAH SHOM jfV^B NasoNEoor. Mit cmonma fl^nVT* C&&^ &ro^ '£$hv «HDT«B$OftHlinMG'JI«ll )i/iOC>: <%T& STUUNG HOUOWAY U^i o /t\ 3^* iHtntorvus }y Gr*»: If •d.o^a Ih.ovjH «<O HAOIO fICIU'tV Ml> Next jtik'tl j BBElfc CHANGE lp|Mi>M a173 words
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706 1947-01-28 11 From Sidney Campell, Reuters' Financial Editor LONDON, Sunday. THE official report from Washington that the United States grain export allocations for March will be issued early this week and allocations for April, May and June will be issued within the next few days706 words
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Article56 1947-01-28 11 IN nage four of today's issue of the Straits Times will be found complete statistics giving the position of leading tin companies m the Far East. The position with regard to the operations of the mines and other details m the schedule have been compiled by56 words
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Article97 1947-01-28 11 By Our Market Correspondent. SINGAi O.vE. Afonday fOLLIEP.IES attracted most atv tentio n m the local market today and Kuala Lumpur began early buying. Collieries, which were at $2.05 early last week, bad business reported today at $2.20 Gammons changed hands at 54.60 and $4.65 cum dividend,97 words
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Article63 1947-01-28 11 If" 2 Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's rubber prices at noon yesterday were: Buyers Sellers Ct«. Cts. No. IR.S.S. Spot PSrlb PSrlb1 loose 42ij 42\ I No. 1 R.S.S. fob m bales Feb 43% 43'A No. 2 R.S.S. fob m bales Feb 42 T i 43 No.63 words
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Article26 1947-01-28 11 SHANGHAI, Mon:— Quotations on the Shanghai black market exchange today are: U.S. dollar CN 5G.900; Gold CN $404,000: Hong Kong dollar CN $1.360.— U.PUP - 26 words
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Article37 1947-01-28 11 BERLIN, Monday: TTie first foreign trade pact between industrial Western Germpny and a foreign country has been negotiated by British and American military government representatives and Dutch government represen- j tatives at the Hague. Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article350 1947-01-28 11 SINGAPORE, Monday. TODAY'S product price* were: RICE: Siamese No. 1 $1«3, No. t 9101. Rangoon $75, Indo-Chin* No. 1 930. No. t 927. Brokrn 539 50 PI'LOH RICE: Siamese 980, Rangoon $48. RICK NOODLES: No I Siamese 9*7, Ked*h 951. Indo-Chlnm 983, China 995, Local $65, Burma $67.350 words
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Article78 1947-01-28 11 WASHINGTON, Mon:— The War Assets administration today lifted its restrictions on the sale of surplus' property for export. Its announcement said shortages m the United States aro "rapidly disappearing" and to the extent that S'jroluses can be sold abroad, the domestic market is "left openReuter - 78 words
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Article240 1947-01-28 11 SHIPS positions alongside the Singapore wharves up to 3 p.m. yesterday were: MAIN WHARF Godown 31-32: Samshee. Godown 33-34: Tabian. Godown 36-37: Samtruth. Godown 38-39: Gujarat. Godown 42-43: Nevasa. WEST WHARF Godown 1-2: Denbighshire. Godown 6-7: Treworias. Godown 9-10: Empire Raja Godown 11-12: Tarakan. Godown 13-14:240 words
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Advertisement723 1947-01-28 11 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. incorporate ID Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE failings tc and Irom United Ktngdon* -'Samavon" from U K. for Hongkong A Shanghai.. >■> ran "Tarakan" from U.S. A In Poit 'Rondo" from U.S. A In Port "Polvdoms" from U.S. A IB Port ••Sanshtre" die from U.K Jan t» "GleriHnlaa*723 words
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Advertisement722 1947-01-28 11 PRESIDENT LINE Sailing* NEW YORK A HAVANA via India and Mediterranean t>orts S.S. WILLIS VICKERY Dne "eb 6 PRESIDENT POLK Due Feb. 6 RUTLAND VICTORY to New York. tU Pacific. Hong Kong. ManUa. San ***nclsco Godown 27/28 S.S. MARINE ADDER For San Francisco rla Hongkong and Shanghai Salting Feb. t722 words
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Miscellaneous237 1947-01-28 11 SINGAPORE TIDES Today's tide limes are high 2.50 a.m. and 2.34 p.m. RADIO MALAYA fS'^aS^JST e 22 SfiA? KS. WSjSS «-15 pjn. News headlines; 8.18 p.m. Spivakowsky; 10.30 pjn. Radio newsbingapore Listener's post. 9.00 p.m. Conceit reel; 10.45 p.m. London callinz 10 &r i I music; 9.15 p.m. Introducing Llzette,237 words
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655 1947-01-28 12 HAMMENCE SCORES 145 Br adman Out For Five ADELAIDE, Monday. A BRILLIANT century by Ron Hammence featured the third day's play m the match between the M.C.C. and South Australia. Hammence scored his century m 105 minutes and his last six first class innings now include four centuries. Hammence wasReuter - 655 words
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Article219 1947-01-28 12 W'JC IST. INNINGS Hutton c Vaupiiton b Gibson 88 Washbrook c Hidings b Dociand 21 Flmhlock c Dooland b Oswald 57 Hardstaff c Bradman b Uooiand U Hammond b Craig 1M Ikin Ibw b Dooland 35 LangTidgr c Dooland b Craig I*o Evans not out 22 Voce c Vanghton219 words
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Article424 1947-01-28 12 LONDON. Jan 23. ALTHOUGH the three meetings between Chelsea ar.d Arsenal in the third round of the Cup marathon netted approximately 20,000. the players shared only £6G between them. Each Chelsea player received £4 and Arsenal £2 bonus. It is no secret that the footballers themselvesReuter - 424 words
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Article154 1947-01-28 12 MALACCA. Sunday. Playing 14 a side, the cricisat match b.''v. -n the Malacca Club's Pitsldent XI and the V;ce-Presid?nt XI ended In win for the latter on the Padar.«r by .'9 runs. The Vie?-Pr»sidenfs XI who batted first held t>e pitch fur a.i hour and a hall m154 words
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Article89 1947-01-28 12 J-viiin Our Own Correspondent MALACCA. Sunday. Ihe Argonaut! Badmin'on Party oJ Maiaicca. the premier badminton party jn the Sate. held its first post-wa: annual Chinese New Year Dinner on Saturday Bight In a bri;f speech Mr Lie Kin-. Sun. the prcttdrot of the par;y. outlined tho ac.i; f--s89 words
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Article56 1947-01-28 12 i- on a sodden field, the Johorc J"Mn 6 L-rs lost to the Tuntian District F.A. I—2 :n a frlendlv mktrta at lontlan. Rui^'.i'ri were the ?'i»t to score left-wing Ai:.s but the Pon.vn soon drew ic/<-l and a few leter sored their wlnnlr.g goal The s'.arers for56 words
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Article29 1947-01-28 12 ON. Sun- Portugal beat Rp n 4 1 in soccer nii°-national 1 ;duy. It was Portu^>l's rir.,t win over Spain at soccrr in V6 y?:irs— ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Article38 1947-01-28 12 The following will represent the In- irnsian Soccer XI against a Singapore District XI to b? pl.iyed in .lay. Abdullah: A'.imad Masid. Kamli. Ismail Talb. Endot. A'lsm, Aboe. Islaii. A. J daman. SalIiestrvrs .ilniiu Yusoff. SwadL in. Ismail38 words
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Article172 1947-01-28 12 DOMINATING features mi n terday's play-ofT m the S.C.C s S3\en-a-side Rugby Tournament were the rain -md RAF Seletar. Weather conditions were so Dad that K 00 1 was rendered impossiol? Seletar 3 defeated R.N A.S Sembawang B m the first <<*rr.e by «.en points t172 words
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Article97 1947-01-28 12 From Our Own Cor «soonci:'Pt BATU PAHAT, Monday. In an even but interesting and hard fought game of soccer played at Batu Pahat yesterday. the m-'.il Bahar Club. Singapore, beat Batu Pahat Combined by the odd goa: m -.hr-ie. T'j-re was not much to97 words
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Article50 1947-01-28 12 The following will play for KoU Raja against the "Siam Suckers" m the Sevsn-A-Side tournament tomorrow at the S.C.C. Padang at 5.1J p. m. A. Rahman. M. Tana. Zamzam, Shariff Madon, Harith, Eksan, )lashim and reserves All Ahmad, HA. Rahman, Ismail Jabbar. Ji-rsej'3 tnd shorts vlll be provided.50 words
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Article53 1947-01-28 12 The following will represent the S.R.C. at hockey against the Indian Association on the padang tomunrow. B. Noronha; R. H. Barth, P. Neubronner; H. Rodrigues. P. Pennefather, M. Laßrooy; D. Ross. J. Stanley, R. Barker, A. Clarke, E. Ebert. Reserves: B. K'e'nxnan, L. F. de Souza. Umpire: Mr.53 words
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Article313 1947-01-28 12 W. M. Woodfull, former Australian Te t Captain ADELAIDE, Monday. BRADMAN has begun almost every innings this season with some very sketchy stroke playing. Wright's delivery, which dismissed the Australian skipper, hardly warranted such distinguished resuits. Even more important than Bradman's departure was the reorganisation of Wright's313 words
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Article51 1947-01-28 12 SYDNEY, Mon. DINNY Pails snatched the Australian tennis singles title from John Bromwirh on Monday after a fighting fifth set m which he once was only one point from defeat. Playing a strongly aggressive game, Pails defeated Australia's veteran doublehander 4—6, 6—4, 3—6, 7_5, B— 6.—AP - 51 words
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Article378 1947-01-28 12 From Our Own Correspondent MALACCA, Saturday. 4 GOOD boxing card was presented by the management of the City Park of Malacca to-day when five Selangor fighters met Malacca boxers. The main card for the evening was between Harry Fernandez (Selangor) and Neil Hemchit, a veteran of Malayan378 words
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Article79 1947-01-28 12 SYDNEY, Sun. Gardnar Mulloy, United States lawn tennis player, today denied he offered to fight a spectator who called out "don't aryue" during his match with John Bromwich m the semi-finals of the Australian championships here yesterday. "I dropped my racket and invited the spectator toReuter - 79 words
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Article240 1947-01-28 12 New Edict By J ockey Club By Vernon Morgan, Keuter's Sports Editor LONDON, Sunday. THE new edict by the Jockey: Club which says that hCKMl entered for handicaps must have; run not less than three times i under rules of racing beforv I publication of weight s is likeiy to240 words
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Article410 1947-01-28 12 •TEN teams will participate m the S.A.F.A. league com1 petition, which it is hoped to start sometime next month, probably on Feb. 17. The teams are R.A.F. Army, Navy, Singapore Chinese Football Association (two teams), S.R.C, M.F.A., Indian Assn., S.C.C. and Police. Next410 words
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Article119 1947-01-28 12 Switzerland oat. CWITZERLAND complete., over- whelmed the Dutch ice nockey team 17-1 m the University World winter games yesterday. This was the second big defeat the Dutch guttered within two days, Czechoslovakia previously beating the Dutch 12-0. These one-sided defeats came on the heels of119 words
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Article106 1947-01-28 12 The oest cards returned at the Island Club during the week end lor the January Medal competition are as follows Mr Loke Tai Wah returned a nett score of 69 and won the compe ltion, (Par score of th* course 72) Loke Tai Wah 93-24 69 R.106 words
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Article45 1947-01-28 12 The following will play hockey for the Indians against the SRC. tomorrow. J. Piere; A. Porampalam: L. S. iSodhi; P. Gupta (Capt.); E. Doralsamy: S. D. Williams; Ibrahim Isa; J. Augustln: W. Ponniah; A. VijeyaI retnam P. Srlnivasan. Reserves: Is. Angullia Raja Manlckam.45 words
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Article45 1947-01-28 12 j Members of the Merrytlme B.P. will hold a re -union tea party at Mr. Soli Klan Heap's residence. No. 28. Lorong 34. Geylang, on Sunday at 2.30 p.m. The Partys General meeting will also take place. Office bearers for ensuing year will be electea.45 words
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Advertisement36 1947-01-28 12 %£/MtTl, I L sphinxDJ VWT 0 1— m^mmmd f Gar fill >*Vy agT [w. s m* w m r I i^J Lllipn Now witli q shp^^*^^Si f 1 C^ RK TIP 4^p^o/^f] and the same GARRICK36 words
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