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Title Section18 1947-05-22 1 The Straits Times. MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845. TWELVE PAGES PRICE TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1947.18 words
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595 1947-05-22 1 EIGHT KILLED IN MALAYAN RAIL DISASTER Night Mail For Penang Derailed At Bukit Tengah From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Wednesday. "PLIGHT passengers were- killed and 12 injured A- when the night mail train from Kuala Lumpur to Penang ran off the rails near Bukit Tengah station this morning. It is595 words
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Article514 1947-05-22 1 ARMY WANTS 4,000 MEN FROM MALAYA N.A.A.F.I. clubs and canteen facilities will be made available to legally enlisted personnel, and canteens have been set up at the Training Centre for their ase. They will also be entitled to other amenities such as free recreational transport for ferry services and organised514 words
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Article130 1947-05-22 1 LONDON, Wednesday. A newspaper cutting headed, "Why Jitter?" was one of the few possessions that Sir Shenton Thomas, Chairman of the Overseas League and former Governor of Malaya, took with him into captivity after the Japanese entered Singapore. Speaking at the League's annual general meeting mReuter - 130 words
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Article83 1947-05-22 1 LONDON, Wednesday. The progress of the war crimes trials by British military courts m Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaya and Burma was being satisfactorily maintained, said the War Minister, Mr. John Bsllenger, m a Parliamentary reply today. B,y April 25, he said. 688 Japanese and KoreansReuter - 83 words
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Article174 1947-05-22 1 NEW DELHI, Wednesday. POL. P. H. S. Smith, Inspector-General of Prisons in v North-West Frontier Province, overpowered a prisoner who attacked him with a knife when political prisoners rioted in Peshawar gaol, the North -West Frontier Government announced in a communique today. Col. Smith receivedReuter - 174 words
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Article156 1947-05-22 1 SHARE MARKET FALLS ALL sections of the Singapore market yesterday felt the effect of the fall m the price ol rubber, and there were many sellers with buyers reserved. Tins and industrials were affected as well as rubber shares. Prices were broken sharply m endeavours to sell ahead of further156 words
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Article178 1947-05-22 1 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Wednesday.— London rubber experts still take a Dullish view of the industry's long term j prospects, and are not worried over the intermediate outlook Concrete evidence of this is found m the stock market, where first-class rubber shares are nearly as hard178 words
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Article61 1947-05-22 1 CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, Wednesday. Seven persona were reported killed when a United States Army B-25 crashed m a farm field here last night, it was announced today when the wreckage was found. —Reuter. ROME, Wednesday. The death sentence on the Italian school-teacher, Maria Pa.»quinclli. for the assassination of Brig.Reuter - 61 words
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Article, Illustration384 1947-05-22 1 CANBERRA, Wednesday. MEMBERS of the Australian Liberal Party claimed todar to have uncovered a "gigantic plot" between the Australian Communist Party and the Government of the newlyestablished Republic of Indonesia to form a monopoly trading group. i They told a meeting of the Opposition parties'Reuter - 384 words
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414 1947-05-22 2 Chinese Youths Strike After 'Blood Incident NANKING, Wednesday. fHINESE student leaders, who said that 25,000 stu- dents had already struck m universities at Shanghai, Nanking, Peking and elsewhere, predicted today that the strikes would spread. Some members of the Peoples' Political Council said yesterday's demonstration outside the NankingCouncil Meeting HallAP; UP - 414 words
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Article41 1947-05-22 2 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON. Wednesday. Tne Daliy Express reports t v at the sentence on Aircraftman Cymbalist for Incitement to "iut-nv m Singapore is being again reviewed. The original sentence of len years was halved last year.41 words
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Advertisement662 1947-05-22 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. WHIT MOMDAY —26TH MAY 1947 Retail Establishments i n Singapore will open from 8.00 to 10.00 a.in. only for the sale of Bread, Milk and Ice. (Note Ice at Orchard Road only) FRUIT TREES The following Marcots and cuttings from selected rign quality trees662 words
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Advertisement674 1947-05-22 2 NOTICES NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual i.'.neral Meeting of the Straits Chinese British Association will be held at the Garden Club, China Building, on Wednesday the 2Sth May 1947 at 5 pjn. UM CHUAN GEOK. Hon. SecretaryPRICE CONTROL MALAYAN UNION CONTROL OF TINNED BUTTER The maximum retail674 words
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Advertisement969 1947-05-22 2 TENDERS BRITISH STORES DISPOSAL BOARD (SINGAPORE) TENDER NOTICE BY ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF DISPOSALS, FAR EASTERN AREA (M.0J8.). 1. The British Stores Disposal Board, Singapore, is authorised to receive tenders for the following items: Located at Base Equipment Section R.A.F. Base. Seletar. Lot No. 1. Drives Camera Q: 5969 words
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Advertisement841 1947-05-22 2 TENDERS P. W D. TENDER NOTICE Tenders will be received at the office of the State Engineer. South Central. Seremban. up to 12 noon of the 30th day of May. 1947. for the General Repairs Painting of Malay Regiment Buildings. Port Dickson. Plans and specifications may be seen and all841 words
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Advertisement954 1947-05-22 2 TENDERS BRITISH STORES DISPOSAL BOARD (SINGAPORE) TENDER NOTICE BT ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF DISPOSALS, FAR EASTERN AREA (M.0.8.) 1. The British Stores Disposal Board. Singapore. Is authorised to receive tenders lor the following Items: Located at 2 Sub Depot, Vote 7. 223 8.0.D. Alexandra. Lot No. 1 Scrap Iron954 words
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Advertisement382 1947-05-22 2 SHIPPING NOTICE ISBRANDTSEN LINE "FLYING ARROW" ETA. 26.5.1947. from New York via Manila and will sail for New York via Penar.g about 27 5 1947 si. "HAROLD L. WINSLOW" ETA. 27.5.1947. from Europe via Port Said and Bombay and will sail for Saigon/Hongkong/ Shanghai about 28.5.1947. For Delivery orders, freight382 words
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Advertisement352 1947-05-22 2 TENDERS SALE BY TENDER 1 The Custodian of Enen.v Property. Malayan Union, will disooce of the plant and material; etc. specified m the schedule hercur.dor by public tender. 2. As his agent to deal with this disposal the Custodian cf Enc 1 v Property has appointed Mecsri. Sime Darby Co..352 words
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Article372 1947-05-22 3 FURTHER U.S. FOREIGN AID "OFF" "Global Survey" To Come First WASHINGTON, Wednesday. THE United States Secretary of State, Gen. George C. Marshall, said yesterday that the Truman Administration had put off decisions on further foreign aid programmes, such as the $400,000,000 Greek-Turkish measure, until it had completed a global surveyAP - 372 words
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Article149 1947-05-22 3 Slave Labourers Go Home BATAVIA, Wednesday. THE last of the tens of thousands of Indonesian slave labou1 rers taken abroad by the Japanese will be returned to their homes by July, the Netherlands East Indies Government announce. Seventy-seven ships have already repatriated 52,117 of them. The first group arrived atAP - 149 words
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Article50 1947-05-22 3 FRANKFURT, Wednesday. Army officials announced that Sergl. Stevenson, of Charlotte, North Carolina, a Negro military Doliceman, was sentenced to death yesterday tor shooting his first sergeant. St?venson shot the first sergeant on March 8, m Mannheim, and also wounded a corporal who tried to arrest him -UP.UP - 50 words
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Article42 1947-05-22 3 SOUTHAMPTON, Wednesday.— The American liberty ship Alexander Whit?, ow.ed by th e United States War Shipping Administration, was towed into Southampton yesterday with a broken shaft after th e vess:l had called for assistance off the I^e °f Wight.— UPUP - 42 words
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Article55 1947-05-22 3 LONDON, Wednesday, Radio Moscow yesterday broadcast an article m the Trade MagazL.e Trud. bitlei'ly attacking "reactionary leaders' of the American Federation of Labour The article called them "servants of monopoly capital" who seer tly sabotaged efforts to Join forces with America's other I large labour organisation, the j55 words
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Article34 1947-05-22 3 DAMASCUS, Wednesday.—President Shukri al-Quwwatli hasi promulgate a law providing a j three-year sentence for any Syrian selling land m Palestine to J w.s or smuggling Jews in.o :ne through Syria. UP.UP - 34 words
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Article60 1947-05-22 3 SYDNEY. Wednesday Mor e than 80 cotton rayon textile factor;, s in Australia, employing 8.000 people, ar e threatened with closure because of the acute Ke of cotton rayon yarn. retarv of the Clothing < icturers' Association, Mr. A.Upjchn, said th, British Eoard of Trade had refused theReuter - 60 words
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Article, Illustration105 1947-05-22 3 GIBRALTAR. Wednesday.— Advance units of the United States naval task force visiting the Mediterranean arrived yesterday. The group included the ship Shennandoah and the destroyers Compton and Gainard. The carrier Leyte and other units of the force are expected next week— UP. Mr. Robert A. Lovett, appointedAP - 105 words
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Article77 1947-05-22 3 MELBOURNE, Wednesday. Australian plans to establish a meteorological station m the Antarctic and maintain it for at least a year have b?en disclosed here. The weather station will oe part of the plan for the intended Australian expedition to the Antarctic next summer. The plan was reported «oAP - 77 words
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Article25 1947-05-22 3 ATHENS, Wednesday.— George Siantos, aged 57, who was number two man m the Greek Communist Party, died yesterday of heart failure. U.P.UP - 25 words
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Article33 1947-05-22 3 SOFIA, Wednesday. Ivan Popov, a retired general and leader of the so-called "Neutral Officers' Conspiracy", was sentenced yesterday to 15 years' imprisonment and deprived of political rights for 20 years.— U.P.UP - 33 words
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Article80 1947-05-22 3 BRISBANE, Wednesday.— Food was rushed m launches yesterday to the 4,290-ton Hong Kong freighter Inchkeith. It is stranded on a mangrove island off Lucinda. North Queensland. Chinese members of the crew were reported to be running short of rations. The freighter was still fast m four feet ofReuter; AP - 80 words
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Article123 1947-05-22 3 LONDON, Wednesday. The American loan do Turkey saved the world from the danger of a new war, said the leader of the Turkish Parliamentary delegation visiting Britain, Husoyn Cahit Yalcin, yesterday. If the United States had not granted aid, a "foreign power" might have been encouraged123 words
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Article33 1947-05-22 3 ANKARA, Wednesday. Admiral Riohard L. Cor.olly, C.-in-C. of the U.S. fleet m the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, who has just had important talks In Teheran, flew here yesterday. Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article215 1947-05-22 3 AMELIA EARHART MYSTERY NEW YORK, Wednesday. rE mother of Amelia Earhart, unheard of since she radioed for help while over the Pacific Ocean during a round-the-world flight 'n 1937, said the missing flier was on a secret Government mission and was believed to have been taken prisoner by the Japanese.AP - 215 words
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Article66 1947-05-22 3 From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. —A case of smallpox has occurred at Sentul Pa r ar. m Kuala Lumpur. The case and immediat3 contracts have been isolated at an isolation hospital at Port Swettenham. Investigations and ma-ss vaccination are being carried out by the66 words
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Article77 1947-05-22 3 MUNICH, Wednesday. Gen. Lucius D. Clay, the American commander m Europe, matched words today with Bavarian Government offlnlals during ceremonies at he consecration of Munich's n:w J w sh synagogue. Gen. Clay promised the Jews of Germany: "We must not and shall not torget those whoUP - 77 words
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Article56 1947-05-22 3 ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY, Wednesday.— Betty Grable, blonde film actress, has given birth to a 7 lb. daughter m Hollywood, her band leader hur.band Harry James announced today. The new baby, which is *.he couple's second daughter, is named Jessica. Both mother and daughter areReuter - 56 words
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Article163 1947-05-22 3 BOMBAY, Wednesday. CATCALLS and screams of v "Yankees, get out." were hurled by an unruly mob yesterday at the Commander and crew of the United States Cruiser Toledo, which is now visiting Bombay and will be in' Singapore, on a "good will" visit, on MayUP - 163 words
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Article, Illustration416 1947-05-22 3 rE British and American Military Governors, Air Marshal Sir Sholto Douglas and Gen. Lucius D. Clay, told the German people last night to stop grumbling and demonstra-->ted food and economic ccn- ting and get to work if they w ditions improved. In a joint statementUP; AP - 416 words
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Article131 1947-05-22 3 LONDON, Wednesday. PE Eritiih Government is considering whether or not to make further representations to Russia about the mis-irq British airman, Warrant Cfficer Reginald Barratt, believel to be m Soviet hands, a Foreign Office spokesman said today. The Foreign Office, telling his wife about "unsatisfactory" repliesReuter - 131 words
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Article50 1947-05-22 3 HOLLYWOOD, Wednesday.— A concrete block which officers said had apparently been put on the tracks m a "deliberate attempt to wreck the train" overturned the errgine and baggage car of a Western Pacific Feather River express at DecotocaL Four of the crew were injured. —U.P.UP - 50 words
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Article272 1947-05-22 3 LAKE SUCCESS. Wednesday AN offer of truce from Jewi3h' terrorism m Palestine has been given on condition that the British military courts are abolished m Palestine. The offer, It was learned here yesterday, was officially presented to the United Nations SecretaryGeneral, Mr. Trygve Lie, by Mr.. MaxReuter - 272 words
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Article149 1947-05-22 3 London, WedneaoV <vi attempt to rescue a shipwright ovcicome by iumes below deck In the warship Implacable, refittim_. at Rosyth, cost the life of A B. Stanley Gill, of Pre<-t"'i"k. Manchester The Admiralty spokesman sairi i that the shlpwrignt entered a, 1 watertight compartment when heReuter - 149 words
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Advertisement32 1947-05-22 3 >/ ment climaxing decades of motion picture development! A new form of entertainment a new miracle of TECHNICOLOR! COLUMBIA'S CORNEL WILDE PAUL MUNI MERLE OBERON CHOPIN'S IMMORTAL CLASSICS TEMPESTUOUSLY DRAMATISED MIDNIGHT SAT REX32 words
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Advertisement175 1947-05-22 3 y$ AS A CAREER vN\Y /I OU can ioiu t! XV^-^VT Brltish Army no |>\ *-S \ft Malaya and Singa m\ I V"^- >v Dore. the Arrm x >. which offers a kocc 1 y^T fvj €^7 life the Re ulrr jj oo J HMV Ny /ffifi Soldier. you wß]175 words
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Article158 1947-05-22 4 More Labour Appeal To Govt. pHE Singapore Ratepayers' 1 Association has written to the Colonial Secretary, Singapore, expressing concern over the present shortage of labour and urg ng that the Government should take steps to remedy the situation. When the labour position m Singapore was discussed at a recent meeting158 words
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Article169 1947-05-22 4 A SUGGESTION that new publlo buses m Singapore should be required to provide an exit at the front, leaving the usual door at the back to be used solely as the entrance was made at a committse meeting of the Singapore Ratepayers Association recently. The169 words
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Article34 1947-05-22 4 TAIPING, Wednesday.— A surprise check by Taiping police at the 3rd mile. Simpang Road yesterday, resulted m one arrest and the discovery of an automatic pistol with 40 rounds of ammunition.34 words
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Article51 1947-05-22 4 THURSDAY 1 00 p.m. George Melachrlno Orchestra: 1.30 News: 1.40 Calling all Hospitals: 2.00 Close down. 8.15 p.m. News headlines and programme summary; 8.20 Evening Star; 8.30 Radio Orchestra: 9.00 I.T.M.A.; 9.30 News: 9.45 Confound the experts; 10.15 The Curtain Rises; 10.30 Picture Parade: 11.00 News summary and close51 words
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Article39 1947-05-22 4 THURSDAY 8 30 p.m. News: 8.35 Mid week Concert: 9.30 News: 9.45 Confound the experts: 10.15 Personalities of the Keyboard: 10.30 Marclal and his Orchestra playing from the Lucky World Cabaret: 10.55 News summary; 11.00 Close down.39 words
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Article143 1947-05-22 4 THURSDAY 4.00 p.m. Light Music: 4.30 Australian news: 4.45 It's a Date. Melbourne Star Variety: 5.15 Everyman's music; 5.30 Forces' Requests; 6.00 Swing Show; 6.30 Australian news; 6.45 The Composer Performs: 7.00 The music of Tschalkowsky; 7.30 Talk, Background to Australia: 7.45 Evelyn Lunch (soprano) and Malcolm MrEachern and143 words
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Article71 1947-05-22 4 THURSDAY 7.30 a.m. Radio newsreel: 7.45 Talk. Letter from London; 8.00 Music in Miniature: 8.30 News; 8.40 Home r.cws from Brl'.ain. 7.30 p.m. Prom today's papers: 7.40 Sandy Macpherson speaks to forces overseas; 7.45 Dancing through; 8.30 News; 8.40 Programme announcements: 8.45 Talk. Experiment in Freedom; 9.0071 words
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Article177 1947-05-22 4 THURSDAY 6.00 a.m. Music On the Air: 8.30 News and Home news; 6.45 Morning Star: 7.00 Over to You: 7.30 Programme announcements: 7.35 Pot Luck; 7.45 Radio Forfeits; 8.15 Off Duty: 8.30 News and Prom today's papers; 8.45 Fly Away Paula; 9.00 Forces Educational Broadcast; 9.20 Musical Interlude;177 words
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Article63 1947-05-22 4 SEREMBAN, Wednesday.— The Seremoan police today discovered the body of an Indian lying on the bank of the Rahang River, close to S3remban town. The man had his throat slashed and one of his legs was tied to a post on th^ rivrr b-u-.k Police,63 words
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Article77 1947-05-22 4 At a general meeting of the Cevlontse Association of Singapore held recently, the following were elected office-bearer? for the year 1947: President: Mr. V. J. Mendis: vlceoresident: Mr. E. P. Tamnoe-Phillps: secretary: Dr. T. Balasinjfham assistant secretary: Mr. J.N. Fernando: treasurer: Mr. T.T. Rajah: committee members: Mr. T.77 words
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Article110 1947-05-22 4 Ex-German Ship Takes Rubber FORMER German cargo vessel which was seized by the Dutch m Java waters m May, 1940, is now carrying Malayan rubber from Singapore to New York. She is the Rotterdam Lloyd ship Kertosono. Formerly known as Wupperthal, she was renamed Noesaniwl by the Dutch naval authorities110 words
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Article172 1947-05-22 4 FE Rulers of Perls, Kedah, Prrak, Kelantan, Trengganu, Selangor, Pahang, Johore and Negri Sembilan and the President of the United Malay National Organisation, Dat> Onn bin Jaffar, have become patrons of the Singapore Muslim Students' Union of Raffles and the Medical College. This was announced at172 words
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Article358 1947-05-22 4 There were two conceivable ways to play the slam contract in today's deal, j but unfortunately the declarer chose the one that had far less chance than the other. North, dealer. East- West vulnerable. NORTH AK A J865S A96 43 WEST EAST ♦62 »K104 »Q972 J1087 *Q543358 words
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Advertisement232 1947-05-22 4 Marked for ttie kill by the madman master of an isle of death! prize oi the chase!... Saved for a fate more darkly terrible! SAT: MID-NIGHT CAPITOL YOU'LL SEE MORE POWER HERE THAN IN ANY STAR COMBINATION YET SCREENED! EDWARD G. ROBINSON MARLENE DIETRICH GEORGE RAFT THEY'RE HIGH-VOLTAGE WORKERS— AND232 words
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Advertisement222 1947-05-22 4 Do you Suffer from RHEUMATISM Do your Joints ache? Are you in pain from rheumatism? II so you will find URALYSOL an effective and pleasant treatment for uric acid conditions. URALYSOL is made by Continental Laboratories Ltd. of London Obtainable from: All first class Chemists and Dealers Sole Agent: G.222 words
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Advertisement271 1947-05-22 4 SUN FLAME WICKLESS KEROSENE STOVES Solve the days Fuel Problem Clean-Odorless Economical Prices from $47*50 for 2 Burners Obtainable from all first class Dealers or from the Distributors CHENG HUAT CO., 41, Orchard Road. THE WORLD PHOTO CO., 70 Robinson Road Phone 6665 (Photographic Dealer*) Special D. P. Service, Studio271 words
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Advertisement165 1947-05-22 4 Soticitiwj.- your INQUIRIES for U.S.A. PRODUCTS Import »r« Export er$ R*liobU •iporf-impo I firm invilx your inquiries for products of th« J.S.A., such at TOIACCO OLD NEWSPAPERS PETROLEUM PRODUCTS ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT FLUORESCENT TU3ES MACHINERY MOTOR SCOOTERS DYESTUFFS PHARMACEUTICALS CHEMICALS, ORGANIC OFFICE SUPPLIES SOAK CALIFORNIA PRODUCE FRESH FRUITS FOODSTUFrs IRON ft165 words
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Miscellaneous347 1947-05-22 4 CROSSWORD No 260 ACROSS SOLUTION TO CROSSWORD No. 559 6. Ours show what we like bast (13); 8. Compliance that sounds steep (6); l&n i u R K a l£*m y stipI 9. I cart one (anag.) (8); 13. The king ySSnS u4 vlii IiIh^o in Prance (3); 11 Ice-man347 words
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Article, Illustration264 1947-05-22 5 COLONIAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 4 SPORE MEN To Work For Govt. rOUR Singapore men, three Chinese and one Indian T will be awarded Colonial Development Welfare Scheme Scholarships this year. Recommendations have been made by the Officer Administering the Government, Mr. P. A. B. McKerron, to the Secretary of State, Mr.264 words
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Article166 1947-05-22 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. A CHINESE gunman was shot dead by detectives m a gun battle at an isolated tin mine m Selayang, a few miles from Kvala Lumpur, last nieM. Another armed Chinese, whom j the police believe was injured ln the166 words
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Article88 1947-05-22 5 F our Own Correspondent. KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. —The bell of H.M.S. Malaya, destined for Victoria Institution, m Kuala Lumpur, will hang prominently within the school. While cables from London this week expressed doubt as to the eventual destiny of H.M.S. Malaya's bell. Mr. Daniels knew that88 words
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Article24 1947-05-22 5 TOLLECTIONS BAN CO MES INTO FORCE D JR. Wednesday. The Ordinance banning house-tc-house and street collections without permit came into force or. May 19.24 words
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Article261 1947-05-22 5 IN the Council Chamber of the Government Secretariat, the Colonial Secretary, Mr. P. A. B. McKerron, yesterday was formally installed as Officer Administering the Government of Singapore. As the gathering of men and women, representative of official and unofficial Singapore, stood to attention while the Acting261 words
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Article77 1947-05-22 5 From Our Own Correspondent KLANG, Wednesday.— The Secretary of th= Kapar Labour Uiiion was fined $50 or two weeks' imprisonment by the District Judge Mr. B. G. Smith, yesterday for voluntarily causing hurt to a labourer named Maniccam. Maiuccam said m his evidence that accused slapped77 words
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Article127 1947-05-22 5 THE wedding took place yesterday 1 at the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, between Mr. James Matheson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Aulay Matheson of Killin, Perthshire, and Miss Dorothy Clare Chewings, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Chewings of Southland. Hew Zealand. The bride wore an ice blue afternoon127 words
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Article83 1947-05-22 5 v: bee ma.uen v-yage to the Far East, the 9,860-ton Ellfffman Line vessel City of Poona arrived m Singapore this week. She left Singapore yesterday for London and Continental ports. Completed In Newcastle-on-Tyne last year, the City of Pcona is a 16-17 knot cargo ship equipped83 words
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Article182 1947-05-22 5 Judgment was reserved by Mr. Justice Brown m the Supreme Court yesterday, m an appeal against the findings of a Singapore Marine Court of Inquiry which suspended for three months the Master's certificate of Capt. W. S. Stoker, master of the 1,463-ton Straits Steamship vessel Matang,182 words
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Article136 1947-05-22 5 rUND by his rela' Ive op a 1 iwith a rope n v id his necic, ready to Jump, tO-year-oM Chinese, Loy Ah S<x>n. was charged m the Second S-ngapore Police Court yesterday with attempted suicide on Tuesday. The accused who pleaded guilty told136 words
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Article116 1947-05-22 5 From Our Own Correspondent. IPOH, Wednesday. The District Judge, Mr. J. G. Adams, yesterday fined a blind Chinese woman a total of $500 on three charges of illicitly distilling samsu. Mr. Adams said he had a "hard and barren heart" where such crimes were concerned. The116 words
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Article106 1947-05-22 5 Alfrei Wfcitmore, a merchant seaman and jonn riallara a t>atish soldier were each sentenced to eight years' rigorous imprison- ment by Mr. Justice Jobling at I the Assize Court yesterday, on charges of armed robbery. WlL.ttiare anri Hai v c found guilty or taking $11.80106 words
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Article91 1947-05-22 5 The Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter, yesterday attached no blame to Private T. Williams, the driver of a military lorry which ran over a cyclist at the junction of Jalan Besar and Lavender Street on May 8. Inquiring into the death of the cyclist, Sim91 words
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Article300 1947-05-22 5 LONDON, Wednesday. THE value of the United Kingdom exports m April was £82,700,000, which is sliglviy higher than that for Mar:h which was £82,600,000. This shows an appreciable recovery m the export trade since the Easter holidays reduced *.r.e number of wctking days to 24 only.Reuter - 300 words
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The Straits Times Singapore, Thursday, May 22, 1947
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Article884 1947-05-22 6 In recent months, more and more has been heard on the subject of tuberculosis m Malaya. From this it appears that the country is at last waking up to the scourge that has been undermining the health of the community to an ever increasing degree, and884 words
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Article, Illustration366 1947-05-22 6 HISTORY OF SWISS CLUB ROAD WITH re.erei.c<j to the item: "Read may be renamed (Stra'ts Time?, May 16) and particularly to the statement: "Clarke Road was formerly Swiss Club Road, but was renamed after the war, as the club which gave i s name to itDaily Mail - 366 words
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345 1947-05-22 6 rE speech of Dr. MacGregor when he presided at the first meeting of the Tuberculosis Advi-ory Eoard, on Friday, May 16, has dashed all the hopes of tens of thousands of victims of tuberculosis and their sympathisers in Malaya that Government would tackle the345 words
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Article154 1947-05-22 6 f AM one of the wage earners who is a victim of T.B. I have had six months' medical treatment under my Company's doctor. I have improved, gaining 5 lbs. in six months. Clinically, I appear to be quite sound but the X-ray still shows active lesion at154 words
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Article127 1947-05-22 6 A NET profit of £2,000 was made by the Traction Company within four months. Further increases in trolley bus and omnibus fares have been made. This unauthorised tax o n the public was started with effect from May 16, and cairaiot r>? avoided. A s a matter of127 words
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Article171 1947-05-22 6 rHE war has brought in its train the political awake ning oi the masses, which, for good or ill, is undoubtedly a iign of the times. Unfortunately, labour troubles are usually accompanied by political agitation, and, as the majority of the labourers are Chinese they use the171 words
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Article90 1947-05-22 6 WHY a Safety First song for school children and not for the driver who is oid enough to know better? "Use my eyes before I use my feet. And when I want to signal be discreet. It will save much accident and pain, If only I can learn90 words
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Article31 1947-05-22 6 CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. v Gomes, of Malacca, on his attempt at public spiritedness, but not on the result which would be laughable were it not so tragic. HOW LONG. Kelantan.31 words
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Article380 1947-05-22 6 Sarawak And Malay Freedom ANAK Sarawak, claiming to ba "a free Malay, born uiui b.ed in Sarawak," writes in your columns to plead that nis fellowcountryrren sru,ukl desist from their demand for independence en the ground that they exposs themselves to ridicule. This is indeed a strange plea. It might380 words
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Article57 1947-05-22 6 The engagement of Mr. L.P. PranCU M.A. (Horn) 8.L., Administrat:>e Asslstai v of R.A.F. Bombay (who arrived m Malaya on 14/5/47) with Miss fctabel Christabel Fernandez, the eldest daughter cf Mr. Mrs. A.L. r?inandez of ICajan? Semenylh. is anr.ounoed and the marriage will be GOlomnl^xJ at St. Antor.y's Church.57 words
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Article41 1947-05-22 6 In precious memory of my beloved husband Canton Roeper (Charles) who oicd at Sl.r.e Road Camp May 22r.d '45. God called him home It was His will But m my he-rt I love him still. L'pcountry papers please copy.41 words
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Advertisement805 1947-05-22 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. LIM OEI The engagement took place on 18.5.47 between Mr. Lim Ewe iviKji the eldest son of the late Mr. 6t Mis. Lim Eng Choo and Miss Kleins Oel Siew Tin the second daughter ol Mr. Mrs. Oel Tiauw Soen. MATHESON Chewings: On Wed. 2lrt May. 1047 at805 words
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Advertisement54 1947-05-22 6 Scientific Glare Control American POLAROID DAY GLASSES FITS ONS also available. rhe only type of glasses that really con'rols glare. During the war used by the American Army and Navy. Call for a demonstration to prove the differences from ordinary sun glasses Various New Types cf Spectacle Frame] Moan tings54 words
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Advertisement230 1947-05-22 6 TOBACCO JLt is generally supposed that tobacco was introduced into Great Britain by Sir Walter Raleigh, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth, but how many smokers realise what they owe to the chemist? Like wheat and coffee, the tobacco crop needs fertilizers. Many of the pests and diseases which attack230 words
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843 1947-05-22 7 PRISON CHIEF ANSWERS "BELSEN" CHARGES 2 Whippings After Escape Attempts THE Inspector of Prisons Capt. I. Cronyn, told a press conference yesterday that only two European prisoners had so far been whipped m Out. ram Koad Gaol of which he was the Superintendent. These whippings were inflicted on his orders843 words
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Article168 1947-05-22 7 Troops Call Bandits' Bluff From Our Own Correspondent PENANG, Wednesday. FE three-week "ransom ultimatum" delivered by bandits to the village of Klian Intan, nine miles from the Siam border, expired yesterday. There has been no sign of the bandits. They had threatened to burn the entire village unless the 300168 words
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Article83 1947-05-22 7 CHIPS alongside the Singapore wharves yesterday (godewns m brackets) were; Main wharf:' Rajula (31-32 V Marine Arrow (33-3-1), Maron 36-37), Kepong (39 1, Charon -UO-41). Glenaffaric (42-43). West Wharf: Strathnaver 11, 2, 3>, Kamerlingh, Annes, (6-7), Samyork (8-9). Kapitan Vislabokov < 10-11), Rhu (14>, Weybank <:o-16> Empire Dock:83 words
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Article45 1947-05-22 7 A .*ociai and dance m honour >f Dr. W. A. Balhatchet, the President of the Singapore Recreation Club, who is leaving for the United Kingdom shortly, will be held at the S.R.C. on Saturday. stirting at 8 p.m. Members and friends are invited45 words
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Article97 1947-05-22 7 LAKE SUCCESS, Wednesday.— The Malayan Union and Singapore's recanstruction needs will be discussed at the first meeting of the United Nations Economlo Commission for Asia and the Far East which will be held ln Shanghai on June 16. This meeting will be devoted mainly to organisingAP - 97 words
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Article122 1947-05-22 7 EXHIBITION BY AIR CADETS THE Malayan Air Cadet Corps will hold an exhibition and fun fair at the Happy World Stadium over the week-end m order to raise funds to build a new headquarters. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday afternoon by Air Vice-Marshal J. D. Breakey, Patron of122 words
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Article79 1947-05-22 7 Opening the door of the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, the other morning, two caretakers found a Chinese with a bundle of cloth standing near the altar. The caretakers, Jimmy Gordon and Andrew Chew, told the District Judge, Mr. E. P. Shank. v ne'day that79 words
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Article66 1947-05-22 7 PENANG, Wednesday.— A prominent Pejsang merchant, Ng Hoe Jen, died yesterday m a specially chartered aircraft while on his way to Penang from Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Ng returned to Singapore two days ago from Australia, where he had gone for medical treatment. An hour after66 words
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Article63 1947-05-22 7 PENANG, Wednesday.— ln what is believed to be former guerilla camp the Kedah Police have seized one of the biggest arms hauls m recent months. The cache included two sten guns. 22 hand grenades and nearly 300 pounds of ammunition. ATHENS, Wednesday Lieut-enant-General Frederick Wilhelm Muller63 words
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Article, Illustration47 1947-05-22 7 Two of the mannequins at the dress show held at Prince's Restaurant on Tuesday night. Left is Miss Toni Leong and right Miss Dulcca Massey. The show was attended by Mrs. Malcolm Macl>onald the wife of the Governor-General, and was arranged by Mrs. Beryl Constantine.47 words
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403 1947-05-22 7 WOMEN stenographers have an unfair advantage, even m government offices, states a memorandum forwarded to the Salaries Commission by stenographers m government employ. The memorandum urges a new salary scale, and the chance of promotion to administrative posts. The Singapore Combined Services Civilian Staff Board, representing403 words
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Article71 1947-05-22 7 LONDON, Wednesday.— Radio Moscow reported yesterday that the meteor which struck eastern Siberia on February 12, jarring the seismographs as far away as the east coast of the United States, weighed no lsss than 1,000 tons. The broadcast said an expedition from the Soviet Academy of71 words
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Article79 1947-05-22 7 UNION OF GO VT CLERKS r3 Singapore Government Clerical Service Association is to become the Government Clerical Services Union, and will register as a trade union. A meeting to be convened tomorrow afternoon will consider a draft constitution and by3-laws for the new unhw. Thft move follows advice given to79 words
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Article170 1947-05-22 7 rONSTRUCTION of 50 new v flats m two blocks will probably begin mi n Singapore early next month if plans are approved. The flats will be bounded by Everton Road and Spottiswoode Park Road and will be within easy reach of the town. The flats170 words
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Article347 1947-05-22 7 Cabinet To Discuss India LONDON. Wednesday. PE Prime Minister Mr. Clement Attlee, it is authoritatively learned, will summon a meeting of the full Bri. tish Cabinet on Friday to seek its approval of the final blueprint of Viceroy Lord Mountbat.en's transfer of power procedure plan for the Delhi conference onReuter; UP - 347 words
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Advertisement51 1947-05-22 7 CRESSONITE INDUSTRIES LTD. ISCOR PORA TING SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS PROCESSED SYNTHETIC PLASTICS ASBESTOS INDUSTRIALS HEVEA LATEX PROCESSES WE MANUFACTURE HOSES FOR WATER— OIL AIR CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS SUCTION or PRESSURE ANY SIZES UP TO 48 INCH DIAMETER ANY PRESSURE UP TO 5000 LB PER SQ INCH FACTORIES HEAD OFFICE PASIR PANJANG51 words
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Advertisement56 1947-05-22 7 I Toilet Preparations Liquid Shampoo 75 cts. Wave Set, Large 75 Wave Set, Small 40 Brilliantine, Large (Camomile and Henna) 85 Brilliantine, Small (Camomile and Henna) 65 r*l V\ 1/ -^9 M 9 J 9«k ■%> A. ™A V 8 iivi m «S£±i^ tf££tf£3Cramll Awarded First Prface f^SttftKS^il ln Open56 words
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Article, Illustration847 1947-05-22 8 "The Back Gate Of Hell" The Times Reykjavik Correspondent THE present eruption of Hekla, Iceland's greatest volcano and historically one of the mest interesting m the world, had been anticipated by geologists for some years. Durii g the 11 centuries whLh nave passed since thThe Times - 847 words
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Article, Illustration362 1947-05-22 8 A New Yorker's Round-Up New yiMfet. utai of men's outfitters is setting out flat to follow Nature's general rule: the male more gorgeous than the female. It has already thrown these on the counter: Silk housecoat of leopardskin pattern with matching slippers of leopard skin. Solid gold suspender362 words
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Article, Illustration837 1947-05-22 8 By Dr. Felix Kersten Finnish physiotherapist who was Himmler's medical adviser daring the war. UEINRICH Himmler, 11 late chief of the Nazi secret police, had a weakness for blondes, believed bigamy should be legal for war heroes. He also told me that after the war childlessAP - 837 words
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Article470 1947-05-22 8 RICHARD HUGHES - Japanese policewomen quit jobs; mass suicide by family; shortage of teachers RICHARD HUGHES By TOKIO. Fifty seven policewomen, disappointed with their work an* prospects, have resigned after one year's service m the Police Force. The remaining eight of the 65 who first enrolled had already married. An entire470 words
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Article, Illustration645 1947-05-22 9 The Malacca Ghosts— ll MY most frequent and most vivid psychic experience m Malacca was one which has, as far as I know, no "background story." I had taken ud residence m on old bulding, my quarters being the upstairs flat of an enormous645 words
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Article154 1947-05-22 9 Sydney To Revive Pearling PYDNEY. Pearlers, resO tively waiting to revive the famous industry which has remained paralysed since 1940, are hoping for the return of Japanese divers and Malay crews. Several of the luggers anchored m Syd.ey Harbour are fully equipped and r:ady to start operations almost at once,154 words
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Article, Illustration268 1947-05-22 9 MYSTERY OF THE WEEK 111E THEFT OF THE IRON DOGS, by E. C Lorae. Crime Club. RURAL 1-fe m England today seams much more hazardous than life has ever been m Chicago, Ilk. even under the regency of the late Mr. Capone. Apparently, it is impossible to268 words
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718 1947-05-22 9 BOOK OF THE WEEK WOMEN AND A NEW SOCIETY, by Charlotte Leutkens. London: Nicholson Watson. lUST 101 years ago an Anti-Slavery Convention was held m London. The audience was scandalised to find that the American delegation included four women. After a moment of panic,718 words
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Article, Illustration755 1947-05-22 9 L. J. MILLER - L. J. MILLER THE world's most noto- rious bauble the Hope Diamond which has brought ill-luck to scores of previous owners, is once again without a wearer. Mrs. Evalyn Walsh McLean, who had flaunted it round the world since 1911, died m Washirg'.cn755 words
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Advertisement170 1947-05-22 8 KLIM is wonderful ~<Lx tor infants V $b^ soys ELSIE, the BORDEN COW EUie: Klim is the safest milk you can give your baby. It is the whole milk of healthy, tested cows made into powdered form. It is tested many times m the laboratory for purity, safety, and uniformity.170 words
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Advertisement122 1947-05-22 8 GAY RED I -the NEW lipstick shade that gives you a lift! j New— Exciting— yes— the most beautiful women m the world /ji depend on Tangee, the world's finest lipstick! And Tangee 'i GAY RED is just the color you need to step up your "lip-appeal". Xjff. Beautiful -women122 words
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Advertisement251 1947-05-22 9 Engaged! Betty's complexion U translaccntly clear Bttty is anotlur Pond's engaged Follow Betty's care with Pond's prl with a love'v complexion. She Cold Cream every morning, every HM I'ond's Cole Cream like this: night. You'll see why engaged girls She smooths the cream over face l^e Betty and society women251 words
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Advertisement125 1947-05-22 9 FOOD PARCELS FROM AUSTRALIA TO ENGLAND, EUROPE 8c BRITISH OCCUPIED GERMANY. ASK FOR OUR LIST OF 14 FOOD PARCELS THE CONTENTS OF THESE PARCELS ARE FRESH AND OF THE HIGHEST OBTAINABLE QUALITY AND DO NOT CONTAIN ANY ARMY DISPOSAL STUFF. BOOK YOUR MONTHLY ORDERS NOW WILLIAM J. BERNARD Union Building125 words
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Article, Illustration432 1947-05-22 10 IONDO N— F i1 m tycoon J. Arthur Rank has started a hunt for air space m the most ambitious scheme of his career to put television into cinemas as well as British homes. This will involve breaking the 8.8.C.'s broadcasting monopoly on432 words
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Article125 1947-05-22 10 A ctor-Producer JAMES MASON, who is going into production on his own account, will start work on his film immedia ely. The story will centre around tne problem of German prl-sor.ers-ot-war m Britain. Tne first outdoor scenes will be pr.otograpned m the next rew weefcs, though the film will De125 words
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Article84 1947-05-22 10 /\NE of the few unchanged Nazi bosses. Martin Bormaim, was filmed m a sower at Lancaster Gate. London. recently. The indeporoeni company. .Condor Films, which is making. a picture called "Kyes That Kill," had Bormann playitip tne lead. As this film La only a modest production, costing84 words
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Article82 1947-05-22 10 HOLLYWOOD.— FiIm bedman Lawrence Tierney has a 90day gaol sentence for violating probation. He was arrest;d following a brawl with his 18-year-old brother over a girl. Tierney says the sentence is pretty stiff, and hopes to get out on good behaviour m 75 days. I n82 words
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Article, Illustration405 1947-05-22 10 ALHAMBRA: "Once Upon A Iloneymcon." Next "Fantasia." CAPITOL: 'The Bl*ck Swan." Nex!— "A Gam: Of Death." CATHAY: -Duffy's Tavern." Next TombstenV JUBILEE: "Jacare." Next— "Rustlers' Round-up." PAVIIION: "My RepuUtkn." Nex'. "Beware Of Pity." REX: "Brazil." Next "Tomorrow Is Forever." American film star Kii'A HA x .1405 words
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Article114 1947-05-22 10 lONDON. -Handsome, 37-year- old Stanley Thurston won nation-wide notoriety as Britain's ace Jewel thief with a record for escaping from gaol. Now he is making a film at Blackpool, to point the moral that crime does not pay, based' on his own experiences. Thurston escaped114 words
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Advertisement244 1947-05-22 10 0i 1 ii'hhiiiiuuu^ V*% A \f fllS-^&IP 4 shows AN UNDENIABLE FACT! ....ITS THE GRANDEST MUSICAL EVER! S VIRGINIA BRUCE^cy-d^i O— EDWARD EVERETT NORTON ROBERT X*&^H g? LIVINGSTON VELOZ YOLANDA A >f^ FORTUNIO BONANOVA jjyfjjyV N YOU LL K£M£MB£v JSP* FOREVER! M ?M V3I "BRAZIL" "KIO DE JANEIRO' I S244 words
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Advertisement152 1947-05-22 10 LAST 4 SHOWS ghfTTTTl*'fff. /T*j3> what a love-team! ONCE UPON u^^sSsf^Ji HONEYMOON W <***! TOMORROW BHHB <** PHONE 6 909 KJM||i could brin? b.ck tl.e great e-it HpNfjMH miracle m sound: ■mMmH WALT DISNEY'S iffSM FANTASSA w th STOXOWSKI CRITICS SAID: "Only a few 9jml9 theat-es m bip cities can152 words
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Article416 1947-05-22 11 LONDON, Tuesday.— The conduct of the markets was not very encouraging, but was mostly downward movement out of proportion to the selling volume lcaair« to a slightly harder tendency finally, says Reuter's financial correspordent After a sharp reverse, particularly Brazilians, South American Lulls rallied appreciably. Losses m Gilledged416 words
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Article328 1947-05-22 11 By Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Wednesday. FOLLOWING the fall m the rubber price today, there r was a general fall m the price of all shares, including tins and industrials. Alexandra Brick Prefs changed hands at $3.50 Ords were placed at $3.45 and «.45&. Tin Smelters328 words
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Article62 1947-05-22 11 Tbe Sitigapore Cnamber ol Commerce Rubber Association* orlces at noon yesterday were: Buyers Sellers Cts. CU. per Ib. per Ib. No. 1 R SJS. Soot loose 31% 31V No. 1 R S.B. fob m bales June 32)4 32\ No. 3 R.B.S. fob In bales June 31% 31% No. 362 words
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Article288 1947-05-22 11 By Our Market Correspondent ARGK orders from Hong It Kong Importers have caused a $9 per plcul rise In local coconut oil prices In the past two days. However, the boom m the commodity does not always mean a boom for the industry. Many local small millers288 words
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Advertisement649 1947-05-22 11 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE "Kamerlingh Onnes" from USA G. 6/7 "Glenaffarlo" from U K fw H'Kong G. 42 "Mrmnon" fromU.K Roadi "Glentrfer* dae from U.K May 25 "Glengarry" due from U.K May 2* "Robert Fruin" .doe from U.S. A Jane t "AntOochas" sails tor Ll»erpool649 words
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Advertisement261 1947-05-22 11 PRESIDENT LINE SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA INDIA EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS PRES MONnoE SINGAPORE MAT 24 PENANG MAY 31 PRES POLK SFNGAPORE JUNE S PFNANQ JUNE 1« VIA PHILIPPINES. H'KONG. SAN FRAN.. LOS ANGEI.CS RI'TI.AND VICTORY SINGAPORE JUNE 5 Freight Only AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD. CNION BLDG.. TELS.:261 words
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Advertisement369 1947-05-22 11 P O and B I PASSENGER A FREIGHT SERVICE P. 6c O. S. 21. CO. SAM YORK F r o m Bombay/Karachi/ Beypore <n Port s.s. TREVETHOE ...From U.K. /Genoa May 30 s.s, TREVAYLOR ...From U.K s.s. TREWORLAS Rom U.K. /Genoa Late J-n- i s.s. TREVFI.YAN For Genoa/London Junt s.s.369 words
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Advertisement565 1947-05-22 11 EUERMAN KLAVENESS LINE DUCKNALL (Incorporate wun uimri-o S.S CO LTD Llabl w n Norw<m OO «U., LIU. LOS ANGELES. (incorporate m England) §AN FRANCISCO for London, Antwerp VANCOUVER CITY OF POONA "Granville". June 10 AT GOD. 4/5 Calls P Swettenham Agents: McALISTER CO. LTD. Incur oorau-o to Singapore) PHONES 7237—5906565 words
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442 1947-05-22 12 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMFLR, Wednesday. THE V.M.C.A. lost two goals to nil to the Chinese m the First Division of the League today, but it was poor reward for a splendid showing. The Chinese, who have been the most prolific goal442 words
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119 1947-05-22 12 LONDON, Wednesday. PE British Boxing Board of Control today refused to lold a c n f erence on the colour tar m British boxing with sport writers and Government i fflcials. John Lewis, the Socialist member of Parliament who is leading the campaign againstUP - 119 words
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Article68 1947-05-22 12 LONDON, Wednesday. Sir Alfred Butt's Petition, which crashed into the starting gate before the start of the 2,000 guineas at Newmarket will not i contest the Epscm Derby. His trainer Frank Butters said today that the colt has not made the improvement hoped for and hasReuter - 68 words
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Article350 1947-05-22 12 LONDON, Tuesday. 'THE cricket tie between Essex and Northamptonshire, which 1 featured the county championship programme, set students of records searching record books to see how often such a result has occurred. It was discovered that be tween the two world wars there were noReuter - 350 words
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Article138 1947-05-22 12 LONDON, Wednesday.— Al Phillips, London holder of the British Empire featherwe ght title, is to meet Cliff Anderson, coloured champion of British Guiana, m a return contest for the Empire title over 15 rcunds at Olyrnpia on July 1. Phillips won the title by b>.a'ing138 words
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Article581 1947-05-22 12 SEREMBAN. Wednesday. Good form was shown by several players m the semi-finals of the N.S. Open Badminton Tournament which were played off at the K.G.V. School court. The highlights of the day's performances were the men's doubles between Chen Soon Fonjr and Llm Kirn Young vs581 words
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200 1947-05-22 12 A team to compete m the Chinese Olympics at Shanghai next October will be selected after aquatic meets m Singapore and the Malayan Union, to be held shortly. Jhe Singapore Chinese will hold their meet on July 12 and 13 at the Singapore200 words
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Article, Illustration564 1947-05-22 12 "INTERNATIONAL" ENDS IN DRAW Big Crowd Sees' Good Display ENGLAND and Scotland drew one-all m the Army international soccer match at Jalan Besar Sta^ dium yesterday. Thousands of Servicemen and civilians were treated to a grand game m which good sportsmanship prevailed throughout, despite the fact that no quarter was564 words
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Article249 1947-05-22 12 KING Arthur, the horse that w on m Penang on May 11 and was subsequently disqualified for ihe meeting following an inquiry h<»ld by the Penang Turf Club Stewards, has been promoted to class one, according to the S.R.A. classification list issued yesterday. The full list is:249 words
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Article190 1947-05-22 12 Letter To The Sport Editor Sir, I have seen many football matches at the Jalan Besa>: since the liberation, but never yet have I seen a worse game played by the Chinese, than Tuesday's exhibition against the Indians. Yew Leng, their skipper, and the former State player, who should have190 words
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Article50 1947-05-22 12 The Royal Navy and the SRC. meet at Jalan Besar Stadium today m a sec:nd round S.A.F.A. League fixture. Beth teams are still m the running for the premiership, but neither side can afford to lofc today In the first round match the Recs won three-one.50 words
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Advertisement647 1947-05-22 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Coij'.inucd from Page 6) ACCOMMODATION VACANT DOUBLE ROOM with board also lock-up garage to let. New bicycles lor sale also American binoculars. 15 Scotts Road. \i ovimodai n» WANTED EUROPEAN couple requires urgently, furnished or unfurnished house, part house, rooms or flat. Apply Box No. All 6. S.T.647 words
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