The Straits Times, 20 January 1948
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Title Section18 1948-01-20 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWKI.VE PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1948 PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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Article105 1948-01-20 1 30 Homes Gutted In Blaze From Our Own Correspondent MUAR, Monday. THIRTY wooden houses were burned to the ground yesterday when a tire broke out at Bukit Kankar, a nine miles from Muar. No casualties were reported. The cause of the fire Is not known. The fire brigade rushed to105 words
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Article, Illustration423 1948-01-20 1 Govt. Fears Racial Division •JHE Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce of Malaya have decided to boycott the Federal Legislative Council and the various State Councils under the new Constitution until revisions more m conformity with their viewpoint are introduced. The bovcojt resolution, on the eve of423 words
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Article105 1948-01-20 1 LONDON. Monday. The, Ministry of Transport has an- j nounced that many freight j rates for British vessels for directed voyages will be removed from the schedule as from Jan. 19. The cancellations include rates for wheat from Australia to the Middle East, the I FarReuter - 105 words
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Article, Illustration46 1948-01-20 1 Burmese dancers, m colourful costumes, deliffhted a New Delhi audience on Jan. 4 during a Burma Independence Day programme. Earl Mount bat ten, GovernorGeneral of India, is seen m the background m naval uniform. Next to him is D Win, Burmese Ambassador to India. A.P. photo.AP - 46 words
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Article228 1948-01-20 1 4 N Indian woman, Mrs. K. S. Pillai, told the Straits Times yesterday that she "was considering" nominating as an independent candidate for the Singapore Legislative Council elections on March 20. She is the wife of Mr. K. S. Pillai, manager of the Kerala Bhandu Press,228 words
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143 1948-01-20 1 NEWS of the DutchRepublican agreement m the N.E.I, had considerable effect on the local rubber market yesterday sending the price down by 1 1 cents. No. 1 sheet f.0.b., buyers, closed last night at 391 cents per lb. This was the third day of143 words
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Article92 1948-01-20 1 LONDON. Monday. According to advices from India, the Non-Ferrous Metals Manufacturers' Association there decided, at a recent meeting, to recommend to the Government the establishment of a tin smelting industry. In the event of the acceptance of the reccommendation, well-informed tin circles in London think thatReuter - 92 words
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123 1948-01-20 1 From Our Own Correspondent MELBOURNE, Monday. THE Melbourne Herald's Canberra correspondent says 1 that Federal authorities suspect a "leading Sydney perso.n" to be "the brains behind gold smuggling between the Northern Territory and Singapore." He says it is believed that Singapore is the clearing-house for123 words
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Article51 1948-01-20 1 Plans for a second Malaya -wide hartal to oppose the inauguration of the new Malayan Constitution have been temporarily waived, the Straits Times learned yesterday. The Chairman of AllMalaya Council of Joint Action and Putera, Mr. Tan. Cheng Lock, suggested this hartal, to take place on Feb.51 words
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Article79 1948-01-20 1 ROME, Monday. The Catholic Church's most severe punishment excommunication—may finally be turned against the Communist Party in Italy. Sources say church circles consider the refusal of Alfredo Cardinal Schuster, archishop of Milan, to give the sacraments to Communists as an "application of a principle." The church79 words
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Article44 1948-01-20 1 LONDON. Monday. The Royal Air Force Empire radio school team from Debden, Essex, leaves this week on a visit to the Royal Air Force units m the Far East with the object of discussing research and developments problems and demonstrating equipment.44 words
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Article239 1948-01-20 1 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Monday. Fis possible, that the export duty on tin concentrates from Malaya, which acts as a stiff measure of protection to the smelting industries of Britain, Malaya and Australia, may be taken off in June, says the Daily Telegraph239 words
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Article75 1948-01-20 1 BANGKOK. Monday.— The Siamese Muslim population in the four southern provinces of Yala. Pattani, Satul and Naradhivas are planning to boycott the coming Jan. 29 elections. Muslims constitute 90 per cent of the population of those areas. The agitation favours Muslim administrators and special concessions to Muslims.Reuter - 75 words
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Article235 1948-01-20 1 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Monday. tIREMEN fought for 22 hours to extinguish a fire on board the 7,300-ton Dutch cargo vessel Bredero, anchored off the harbour here, this morning. It was not brought under control until 10 a.m. today. Patrol boats were used to235 words
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409 1948-01-20 1 India 'Galvanised Into Peace Nehru Speaks NEW DELHI, Monday J^jAHATMA Gandhi's 122-hour peace" fa?', which ended yesterday, has galvanised Ind a from one end to the other with the old patriot' s ideals. In Bombay, at night, 250,000 Muslims gathered to welcome a peace procession of 100,000, shouting: "Long liveReuter; AP - 409 words
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Article227 1948-01-20 1 LONDON, Monday. Al9-man Soviet mission is expected to arrive, presumably this week, tc open purchases of Brit sil industrial equipment under the terms of the AngloSoviet trade agreement signed in Moscow last month. The purchases will cover a wide field of Industrial goods, including rails,UP - 227 words
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Advertisement87 1948-01-20 1 \MAHMMTUtm4 JlWflilKt mrUA 1 ■r^V M WAf ■Sb 7* ill -sfiPl BRITISH MACHINE TCOL TRADES EXHIBITION OLYMPIA LONDON 26th AU6UST tt 11th SEPTEMBER IS4B This Exhibition will be the L»r<»est One of its kind ever held m Britain and New Designs far m advance of anything previously manufactured will be87 words
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Article484 1948-01-20 2 'May ls Warning In Palestine JERUSALEM, Monday, THE secret radio of the Jewish terrorist orga1 nisation Irgun Zvaf Leumi last night announced the date for the Jewish counteroffensive" against the Arabs in PalestineMay 15. This is the day on which Britain is to give upReuter; AP; UP - 484 words
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Article, Illustration35 1948-01-20 2 The Premier of Iran, 75-year-old Ibrahim Hakim al Molk. He is deaf, member of a great aristocratic family, a famous linguist and the man who initiated Iran's entry into the League of Nations. A.P. picture.AP - 35 words
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Article246 1948-01-20 2 Republic's Plebiscite Appeal BATAViA, Monday. rC Indonesian Republic is counting upon tnV United States and the United Nations to ensure the fairness of the forthcoming plebiscite which will determine the fate of these troubled islands. la the first interview since the signing of the truce, the Prime Minister (Amir Sharrjffuddn)AP - 246 words
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Article88 1948-01-20 2 SAINT MORITZ, Switzerland, Monday. Prince Rene of Bourbon-Parma said today that his daughter, Princess Anne, and the former King Michael of Rumania were engaged informally to marry, but that Michael would make a formal announcement within a week. Prince Rene said that he would be seeing88 words
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113 1948-01-20 2 SYDNEY, Monday. A USTRALIA has recalled 30 Australian girls employed by the United States il in Japan and Guam. The girls are expected to fly home. The Canberra expiana- 1 tion was that some of the girls' husbands had complained their wives had been awayReuter; Reuter-AAP - 113 words
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Article42 1948-01-20 2 NEW YORK, Mcnday.— Farmers m the United States have increased their assets from USS-iSOOO.OOO.OCO m 1941 to JS$lll,00n.»0O0OO this year. They are receiving tie highest shir.? of tlie national income m history, according to the National Industrial Confereiacw.— A P42 words
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Article50 1948-01-20 2 CANBERRA, Monday.— A Government spokesman said Australia would suffer losses because of Uie rediuction of wool imported by the United States. He estimated that earnings from wool exports to America tlhis fiscal year would be at least U5532,500,000 and possibly US$l? ,000,000 below last year's flrure. —A.P.AP - 50 words
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Article68 1948-01-20 2 NEW YORK .Monday.— Ttoe United States Army "funeral ship" Joseph V. Connolly, pbir-Janed at sea last Monday, is still afire and afloat Coast Guard and Army officials said yesterday an attempt would be made to salvage the vessel. The ship, en route to Antwerp with caskets for the68 words
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Article21 1948-01-20 2 SOFIA, Monday. Bulgaria and the Soviet Union have concluded a "private agreement" regulating post, telegraph and telephone communications. A.P.AP - 21 words
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Article46 1948-01-20 2 SHANGHAI, Monday.— The Ministry of Land Administration said today that land leased to foreigners in 17 provinces totalled 294,296 acres. Belgians had the largest holdings— over 258,000 acres. French had 15,000, Americans 10 700. Italians 10,500, British 9,250. Shanghai was not included. U.P.UP - 46 words
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Article49 1948-01-20 2 SYDNEY, Monday. The Australian Antarctic expedition ship LST 3501 returned to Melbourne from Heard and Ker»uelen Islands yesterday. Fifteen Australian scientists were left on Heard Island, where a permanent base has been established. Gales of up to 100 m.p.hwere encountered by the expedition at Heard.— A.P.AP - 49 words
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Article35 1948-01-20 2 LONDON, Monday.— FieldMarshal Lord Montgomery, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, returned to London yesterc'-v by p'°ne from Germany. He talked with Gen. Sir Brian Robertson, the British Military Governor in Germany. A.P.AP - 35 words
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Article36 1948-01-20 2 LONDON, Monday Mr. Anthony Eden, with his son Darid, returned by plane to London last night. He had finished a Middle Eastern tour of oilfields. He said it had been "very intertst'ng".— U.P.UP - 36 words
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Article43 1948-01-20 2 SHANGHAI, Monday. Shanghai garrison forces have uncovered a large-scale and "scientifically" managed narcotic gang. They arrested over 60 suspects, including three highranking military officers and two college professors. They seized over 10 pounds of narcotics valued at about CNCss,ooo ooo,ooo.— Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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Article52 1948-01-20 2 MOSCOW, Monday. —An archaeological group amijounced in Moscow yesterday the finding of thousands of heeds on a cliff on Mount Chatir Dage, m Southern Crimea. They deduced uha-t a group of unknown persons m the 14th or 15th century were driven on to the cliff, where theyAP - 52 words
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Article51 1948-01-20 2 BELGRADE, Monday. Charged with organising aid to bandits, a Catholic priest and a woman were sentenced by a court m DobaJ, near Sarajevo, to be shot. Eleven others were sentenced to from six months to 15 years with the confiscation of all property. Two women were freed.—AP - 51 words
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Article49 1948-01-20 2 LONDON, Monday. For the past four years, Miss Fanny Jupp, 73, has spent every afternoon m a front seat of her local cinema m West Croydon. The programme changes once weekly. Miss Jupp says: "There are points m films even on the last day of showing." UP.UP - 49 words
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Article61 1948-01-20 2 SOFIA. Monday. An eight-articled "friendship, collaboration and mutual aid treaty" between Bulgaria and Rumania was announced simultaneously m Sofia and Bucharest yesterday. The treaty, described as being m the spirit of the United Nations Charter, provides for the closest co-opera-tion on all economic questions, the preparation of aAP - 61 words
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Article, Illustration31 1948-01-20 2 M. Henri Verdoux, Paris bank clerk. He seeks an injunction against the Chaplin film "Monsieur Verdoux," which deals with the exploits of a wifemurderer named Henri Verdoux. A.P. picture.AP - 31 words
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Article53 1948-01-20 2 NEW WORK, Monday. Breaking her own turn-around record by 69 minutes, the Queen Mary left New York yesterday only six-and-a-half hours behind her scheduled time. She had been delayed. Among the passengers bound for Europe Is Sir John Boyd Orr, director-general of the Food and Agricultural Organisation ofAP - 53 words
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Advertisement146 1948-01-20 2 SINGAPORE TURF CLUB. SiruraDore. 16th January, 1948. To The Ordinary Members. SINGAPORE TURF CLUB. Gentlemen. The Annual General Meeting of the Ordinary Members will be held in the Singapore Chamber of Commerce (Pullerton Building), on Friday, the 30th day of January, 1948. at 5.15 p.m. BUSINESS 1. To confirm the146 words
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Advertisement60 1948-01-20 2 THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED, BOMBAY. Singapore Branch 2 Finlayson Green NOTICE havinjr been Riven of the loss of the Policy No. ***** on the life K.K.P.J. Plllai claim. If any. arising under the Policy will be disposed off unless objection is lodared with us within one month from60 words
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Article308 1948-01-20 3 'Rubbish Dumped On Market' BATAVIA, Monday. COREIGN exchange regulations for the Netherlands Indies have been amended to strengthen Dutch controls over imports. The new measures, some of which are aiready m effect, become final on March 31 this year. High economic authorities here, exprcvsing grave concernUP - 308 words
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Article340 1948-01-20 3 Tudor I Prejudice Denied LCaDON, Monday Di ENY I N G prejudice 1 agfinst the B:f.t sh- mad a> re raft, Tudor 1, tho British Overseas Air- ways Corporation says tt'i is rot prepared to lose £\OOO.OCO a year by using j the panes on the North,' Atlsnt'c route atReuter; AP - 340 words
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Article42 1948-01-20 3 KINGSTON. Jamaica, Monday.— Lord Trefgarne, head of Britain's £100.000.000 Co- i lonial Developmnt Corpora- 1 tion. has arrived here for preliminary talks on setti.igi up a local corporation wlvch will administer funds for development of the colony's resources.— A. P.42 words
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Article104 1948-01-20 3 LONDON, Monday^ ANEW post of DirectorGeneral of Military Training has been established by the Army Council. The War Office announced today that Maj.-Gen. C. B. Callander, 50, had been appointed to it. Maj.-Gen. G. C. Evans, 46. is appointed Director of Military Training. He succeeds Maj.-Gen.104 words
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Article103 1948-01-20 3 LONDON, Monday. The Countess of Limerick, deputy chairman of the British Red Cross Society, left here by air today for an extensive tour of Red Cross units in the Middle East and the Far East. She is to visit Ceylon, the Malaya Union, Singapore ar.d RangoonReuter - 103 words
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Article51 1948-01-20 3 LONDON. Monday.— Mr. Winston Churchill arrived m London today from Bordeaux where he had stayed overnight, breaking his flight home from Marrakesh, Morocco, his holiday centre since Dec. 12. He declined to answer questions about his painting at Marrakesh or his next appearance m the House of Commons.Reuter - 51 words
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Article60 1948-01-20 3 WASHINGTON. Mondp.v.— The United States' most highly prized secrets may be viewed by an espionage agent who i takes the trouble to buy a travel ticket, according to military security authorities. They endorsed President Truman's order to ban flying i over atom plants as one60 words
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Article141 1948-01-20 3 LONDON, Monday The Chairman of the British Medical Association Dr. H. Guy Dam. yesterday denied that the British medical profession was defying Parliament m a statement replying to a speech made by the Minister of Health. Mr. Aneurin Bevan, yesterday. Mr. Bevan denounced those doctors who are141 words
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Article187 1948-01-20 3 Yugoslav Warning To U.S. ISTANBUL, Monday. THE Yugoslav Ambassador to Turkey (Colonel Bojin Simitch) said last night that American interference m Greece could lead to war. The newspaper Vatan quoted Simitch. who is on his way to Belgrade, as 6aying that if America continues to interfere m Greek allairs "theReuter; AP; UP - 187 words
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Article, Illustration70 1948-01-20 3 Heavy seas swamped and overturned numerous boats entered m the recent surf carnival at Mar ou bra Beach, near Sydney. Picture above shows the Coogee surf boat just before it keeled over. The stroke, Jack Scott, was hurled against the gunwhale. Below: Scott, after being rescued by a bearh inspector,AP - 70 words
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Article35 1948-01-20 3 DETROIT, Monday.— There will be no increase m prices m 1948 model Buicks. This is despite the upward trend m the cost of materials, said General Motors, Buick Division, yesterday. A.P.AP - 35 words
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Article90 1948-01-20 3 NEW YORK, Monday. THE formation of a committee "to arm the Jewish State" with Senator Robert F. Wagner as honorary chairman and Dean Alfange, head of the American Christian Palestine Committee of New York, as chairman was announced here today. The committee telegraphed President TrumanReuter - 90 words
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Article210 1948-01-20 3 CAIRO, Monday. p ELIABLE circles m 1\ Cairo today confirmed a report that an Egyptian air force plane fired on an RAF aircraft over El Arish, on the Palestine-Egypt frontier, a few days ago. The report, which first appeared m the Arabic newspaper. Al Mlsri., addedReuter - 210 words
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Article312 1948-01-20 3 SHANGHAI, Monday. MEMBERS of the Control Yuan have suggested the Chinese Government should demand the return of Kowloon and Hong Kong. British eviction of Chinese squatters m Kowloon, which led to serious anti-British riots m Canton, has now produced an agitation for the returnReuter; AP; UP - 312 words
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Article50 1948-01-20 3 OTTAWA. Monday. Mr. MacKenzie King, who has been Prime Minister of i Canada for a total of 19 years, may tell the nation this week when he intends to retire. The advisory council of Mr. Kings political party meets m Dttawa on Monday and Tuesiay. A.P.AP - 50 words
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Advertisement100 1948-01-20 3 FOLLOW THE CROWD AND IMAGINE YOURSELF TWENTY YEARS YOUNGER GREAT WORLD CABARET TONIGHT WILSON AND HIS BOYS PRESENTS OLD MEMORIES night Mi?NII (1) HAPPY DAYS AR E HERE AGAIN" ITIEiHU (2) IF I HAD A TALKING PICTURE OF rOIT (3) "RAMONA" (4) "VELETA" (5; "WHY DID l KISS THAT GIRL"100 words
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Advertisement179 1948-01-20 3 For use m Hotels. Restaurants. Milk Bars and Cafes. KELVINATOR REFRIGERATORS made to your particular requirements provide unfailing, economical protection for your fresh cooked, bottled and canned foodstutTs Its constant temperature control keeps the tontents always m first-class **mi m». HOY* A*AIT P^-^ lARCUY PERKINS I CO, ITD. BREWERS LONDON179 words
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Article433 1948-01-20 4 Foreign Policy Review— Clashes Anticipated LONDON, Monday. A TWO-DAY foreign affairs debate will begin in the House of Commons on Thursday when the Foreign Secretary (Mr. Beviri) will review Government policies which have been recast at recent Cabinet meetings. After a month's Christmas vacation, the House ofAP - 433 words
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Article, Illustration44 1948-01-20 4 iae oritisii uun siar, David rtiven, 41, leaving jteii*iii B .ua Registry office, London, on Jan. 14 with his bride, the former Mrs. Hjordid Paulina Tebsineden, 27, of Sweden. Niven's first wife died m 1946 after falling downstairs at a Hollywood party.— A.P. PhotoAP - 44 words
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Article233 1948-01-20 4 TAPEI, Monday. rebels, led 1 by a mysterious woman who escaped the purge by General Chen Vi last March, are reported to be active in Manila, Shanghai and Hong Kong. The rebels aresald to have large caches of Japanese arms, Including anti- aircraft guns, hiddenUP - 233 words
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Article113 1948-01-20 4 TOKIO, Monday Taxation collectors here are frequently being manhandled in their efforts to collect an estimated 90 billion yen from tax evaders, according to a "White paper" issued by the Taxation Office. Among hardships and indignities collectors have suffered recently, the "White paper" instanced:AP - 113 words
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Article274 1948-01-20 4 LONDON, Monday. pmEF Government Whip m the House of Commons Vs (Mr. William Whitely) has warned that Britain may replace her currency with a new issue of notes as Russia did recently, says the British Press Association. Speaking at a meeting to promote theAP; UP - 274 words
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Article40 1948-01-20 4 SYDNEY, Monday.— People standing m the centre of Sydney on Friday were amazed when they saw snowflakes falling m the bright sunshine. It was one of the coldest January mornings Sydney has experienced m 70 years. A.I.S.40 words
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Article224 1948-01-20 4 BERLIN, Monday. TH E British-licenced newspaper, •Telegraf," yesterday declared that thousands of Germans were dying in internment camps in the Russian occupation zone under conditions similar to those which existed in Nazi concentration camps. The paper published printed facsimiles of hospital and death lists whichAP - 224 words
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Article144 1948-01-20 4 Slight SetBack For De Gaulle PARIS, Monday. GEN. De Gaulle's forces received a moderate setback tonight when French Communists held their seats in a municipal election in the Paris working class suburb of Malaroff and the Middle of the Road "Third Force" gained ground. The voting was Communists 6,282 (6,188Reuter - 144 words
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Article212 1948-01-20 4 NEW YORK, Monday. 'THE United States Rub1 ber Company (yesterday recommended that the transfer of the country's synthetic rubber plants from Government to private hands be delayed. No transfer should take place until stockpiles of natural rubber are large enough to make the nation secure m212 words
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Article551 1948-01-20 5 Public Debates Social Evenings THE Straits Chinese British Association will shortly launch a campaign for increased membership among Chinese British subjects. Under the scheme, women will be welcomed as members as well as those who can sj,t ak only Chinese or Malay. The Association president, Mr.551 words
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Article, Illustration66 1948-01-20 5 Mr. K. A. O. lieium. ■>...>. general manager of the Sydney Morning Herald, chairman of directors of Australian Associated Press, and member of Reuter's board of directors, who passed through Singapore from England yesterday on his way to Australia. Mr. Henderson attended the biannual meeting of Reuter's board m London.66 words
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Article129 1948-01-20 5 'THE daughter of a Chi1 nese woman described at a Singapore inquh-y yesterday how her mother was fatally injured by falling debris when a lorry crashed into a house. The inquiry was into the death of 62-year-old Scow Choon Huay. She was standing on the pavement when129 words
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Article, Illustration259 1948-01-20 5 A NEW traffic system was introd uced in Singapore yesterday, affect- ing 40,000 motorists. The new system is the same as that laid down by the Highway Code of the British Ministry of Transport, and used throughout the United Kingdom The Singapore Traffic259 words
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Article308 1948-01-20 5 Malays In Britain Celebrate Malay News From Abdul Azii bin Ishak I •THE Under-Secretary of 1 State for the Colonies (Mr. D. R. Rees.-Williams) and Sir Richard and Lady Winstedt were among the guests at the 21st anniversary celebrations of the Malay Society of Great Britain in London recently. After308 words
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Article77 1948-01-20 5 Twenty- two labourers pleadednot guilty In the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday to a charge of criminal trespass into 8.0.D. Kranji on Jan. 18 at 3 a.m. It was alleged that their intention has to steal. The accused said that they were asked to go into77 words
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Article26 1948-01-20 5 Mr. S. A. M. Ally Marikar, of M. M. Ally and Co., booksellers, of Kuala Lumpur, left for a holiday m India by S.S. Vasna yesterday.26 words
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Article163 1948-01-20 5 DefenceDisputes Cheating Charge WILLIAM Gordon Bryce, a 49-year-old European, appeared before the Second Police Court Magistrate, Mr. E. S. De Benzie, yesterday, charged with cheating. He pleaded not guilty. The prosecution alleged that Bryce by falsely completing an application form for a driving licence, deceived the Chief of the Traffic163 words
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Article70 1948-01-20 5 A radar-equipped meteorological station has been set up at Kallang Airport, Singapore. It is described as the first of its kind in any Far Eastern meteorological officer As a result of intensive radar work in Singapore for 18 months, technicians in the station can now locate exactly,70 words
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Article198 1948-01-20 5 Display of Princess Elizabeth's original letter of thanks addressed to Singapore Governor for the wedding present from the people of Singapore. Raffles Museum. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Exhibition of Mulberry Harbour Model. Victoria Memorial Hall, noon to 7 p.m. Open to the public Y.W.C.A.. new Malay class198 words
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Article84 1948-01-20 5 Lum Tue a pregnant '-Oman ie, r brother Yum .ons. ir.{, at 33, Guan Chu.ti Stree' Bahru, w* re j steraay each sentei. i to one month's rigoroui iu.,ji»sonmt;i2t. They were convicted on a charge oi voluntarily causing hurt to Lye Kok Van. It was alleged that84 words
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Article40 1948-01-20 5 A photograph of the plaque and the Spitfire presented by the Automobile Association o! Malaya is now on display at the office of the secretaries and treasurers. Messrs. Walter Granier Co., Kwonsr Vlk Bank Chambers. 91, High Street, Kuala Lumpur.40 words
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Advertisement265 1948-01-20 5 ■fcfrftY-vgffrM WT^^ Made m England THE GENERAL ELECTR'C CO., LTD. OF ENAI A»!D ADVT. OP THE GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., LTD.. OF ENGLANI SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PENWC Perak Auents: The Klnta Electrical Distribution Co. Ltd. IPOH She's wearing one of the newly arrived Tootal fabrics C^L Tootal Fabrics are arriving A^265 words
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Obituary13 1948-01-20 6 Horsfall. F.. iormer uepmy Municipal Engineer, died Dec. 23. 1947 (m England).13 words
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Article26 1948-01-20 6 Mrs. Rachel Mover wishes to express her heartfelt thanks to all kind friends, who sent wreaths and and telesran^ of condolence In hrr recent bereavement.26 words
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Obituary25 1948-01-20 6 WEE BENG CHENG, aaed 46 years nassed away peacefully on 17th December. 1947 In Trenecanu. Dee Dlv recretted by his widow Merry Low.25 words
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1009 1948-01-20 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Tues., Jan., 20, 1948. THE FUTURE OF RADIO MALAYA The decision, reached in Londoi\ to restrict the functions Mid operations of the British Far Eastern Broadcasting Service offers an opportunity for enquiry into the future of Malaya's own broadcasting organisation which ought not to be overlooked.1,009 words
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Article77 1948-01-20 6 LONDON. Sun, lay. The War Office has appointed a Director-General of Military Training to handle, among other things, the work of maintaing liaison with the armies of the Dominions. The new post will be taken by Maior-General C. B. Callander. former divisional commander inReuter - 77 words
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Article54 1948-01-20 6 ROME, Monday. An Italian Communist Party newspaper called the Anglo-Ame-rican programme for the establishment of bases in Africa a "cynical plan of American warmongers to subjugate the peoples of the Mediterranean." It blamed "the old fool," the Italian Foreign Minister (Count Carlo Sfdrza) for not protesting acainst U.S. intrusion54 words
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Article, Illustration855 1948-01-20 6 'SIMPANG LIMA - 'SIMPANG LIMA" By THREE miles from Negri Sembilan's seaside resort of Port Dickson, on the main road to Seremban, is a collection of two rows of zinc-roofed plank houses. This is Lukut, a modest little hamlet, which today serves the daily needs of855 words
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400 1948-01-20 6 AT the Malayan Union Advisory Council meeting recently, Dr. Ong Chong Keng suggested] that qualified teachers who are Raffles College graduates should be automatically promoted to be Education Officers immediately they had completed 17 years service. The Chief Sacretary, Mr. A. T. Newboult,400 words
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Letter149 1948-01-20 6 IF Euclid is spinning in I his grave as unsteadily j as my head is spinning on its vertical axis, the dust must be flying among the Shades. Will someone be kind enough to go one better than Mr. Charles Johnston in Monday's Straits Times and explain the149 words
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Letter255 1948-01-20 6 IT is indeed interesting to read the Singapore ExService Volunteers letter headed "CONFUSION IN BATTLE AND IN CITATIONS" in a recent issue of the Straits Times. As a European member of the Volunteer Force I had the experience of fighting from the north right down -to255 words
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Article261 1948-01-20 6 HTHE General Hospital ap1 peals to the public from time to time for blood donors to keep up the Blood Bank stock. On reading these appeals one hardly realises the concern of those who have to see that there is sufficient blood in stock for emergency261 words
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Advertisement616 1948-01-20 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. ORMISTON. To Helen, wife of P. W. Ormiston, on Jan. 15th. at Batu Gaiah. a daughter. KNIGHT. On* 12.1.48. at Penang M'nity Hosp.. to Sylvia (Davies) wife of Capt. V. H. G. Knight RE. a daughter, Catherine. The engagement took place on Ifith January 1948. between Mr. A.616 words
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Advertisement16 1948-01-20 6 EYE COMFORT VISUAL EFFICIENCY depend qb Professional Skill Complete Modern Equipment C. S. CHONG. OPT: D.16 words
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Article849 1948-01-20 7 Sultan Of Johore Una ble To A ttend From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. THE 74-year-old Sultan of Johore, will not be attending the signing of the new federation and State Agreements at Kill's House on Wednesday. His Highness is suffering from gout and849 words
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Article, Illustration157 1948-01-20 7 BRIAN Neely, 23-year-old ex-R.A.F. sergeant, leaves Singapore today on his way to Suva. He will take part there in the film "Blue Lagoon." He will stand in for Donald Houston, male lead in the film, and will have to fight an octopus and make157 words
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Article107 1948-01-20 7 SHIPS alongside the Singapore wharves yesterday (godowns m brackets) were: Main Wharf Menalaus (31-32;, Anchises (33-34), Silv:-roak < 36-37), Tantilus (33-39; Charon (40-4P Glenapp (42-43). West Wharf: Empire Niger (1-2). Steel Recorder (4-5), Asphalion (6-7), Lidvard <89), Rhexenor 10-11 >. Myridon (13-14). Riouw (15-16). Empire Dock: Fort Bruswick107 words
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Article70 1948-01-20 7 Fines ranging from $25 to S4O, which totalled $875, were imposed on 38 Chinese m the Singapore Eighth Police Court yesterday for gambling offences. The offenders, three of whom were women were arrested over the week-end. Police carried out raids m Pagoda Street, Sago Street, Canal70 words
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Article66 1948-01-20 7 Several Hindu temples which planned prayer services for the welfare of Mahatma Gandhi during his fast yesterday canceled the services because of the breaking of the fast. One Hindu temple carried on its scheduled special pooja service yesterday evening. It was the Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple.66 words
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177 1948-01-20 7 From Our Staff Correspondent SEREMBAN, Monday. A "STRUGGLE Committee" .has been elected by Negri Sembilan Indian estate workers to negotiate with employers m wage disputes. It is the committee's duty to "lead the struggle m the fig-ht for the betterment of the conditions of workers177 words
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Article78 1948-01-20 7 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Monday. —An Indian labourer who disturbed a bees nest was stung to death near his quarters in Alor Star yesterday. The dead man, Pakiri, was plucking leaves from a tree when two bees attacked him. He waved them away. Other bees78 words
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Article165 1948-01-20 7 MALAYAN EXHIBITS FOR BIF From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. OINGAPORE and Malayan ♦3 Union exhibits will be sent to the 1948 British Industries Fair. The Fair will be held in London and Birmingham between May 3 and May 14. Collection of exhibits which will cover the whole range165 words
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Article44 1948-01-20 7 TRIBUTE to the work done 1 by the late Mr. Bhagwan Singh to the Indian community in Selangor was paid by Mr. A. A. Abdullah, president of the Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce, while addressing a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Chamber.44 words
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Article202 1948-01-20 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. A CHINESE, alleged to have used a desk m his office as a common betting place, was acquitted here today. He was Buev Fook Chocci, chief clerk of the P.W.D. State Engineer's office, Kuala Lumpur. The charge under Uv? G202 words
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Article117 1948-01-20 7 60-YEAR-OLD Chinese woman and her daughter were robbed of Jewellery worth $1,200 by three armed Chinese yesterday. The roßbery took place In j their h<visp m Seok Wee Road a few minutes after they had, returned from a wedding party. The men, armed with daggers, stripped117 words
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Article, Illustration46 1948-01-20 7 Two Australian nurses who want "to see the world" arrived m Singapore on Friday to obtain nursing posts m Malaya. Miss Monica Cressey (left) and Miss Barbara Evans, photographed at the Y.W.C.A. yesterday. They plan to leave for Kuala Lam pur on Friday.— Straits Times picture.46 words
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Article240 1948-01-20 7 Plea For Better Education T ISTING an improved J-« education service for Malaya among the items demanding top priority, Mr. Tan Teik Kooi, writing in the latest issue of the The Malayan Educator, the official organ of the Malayan Teachers' Union, says a new policy is necessary. The new policy,240 words
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Article63 1948-01-20 7 Two British soldiers, Daniel Black and M. D. Lewis, were each sentenced to 18 months' rigorous imprisonment in the Singapore First District Court yesterday for housebreaking to commit theft. It was stated that the accused broke into the B.O.R's Cinema Hall, at Mo. 1 British Transit63 words
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Article62 1948-01-20 7 BATU PAHAT. Monday. In the District Court, Batu Pahat, yesterday, Tan Ah Bah (60) a trishaw rider, was fined $75. or in default five weeks' rigorous imprisonment, for attempting to assault a policeman who was about to arrest him after a fight. "I am taking your62 words
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Article56 1948-01-20 7 Three Malays, who pleaded not guilty to a charge of dishonestly retaining 20 bottles of vitamin tablets, were remanded in Police custody for 48 hours in the Singapore Third Police Court yesterday. It was alleged that the tablets were stolen property and thai the accused were found in56 words
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Article153 1948-01-20 7 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Monday. THE representative of the Government »f 1 India, Mr. J. A. Thivy, has asked ;hc Malayan Government to lift port reflations requiring the compulsory quarantining of immigrants from India. Mr. N. T. Assomull, president of the Penang Indian Chamber of153 words
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Article62 1948-01-20 7 OUNGEI PATANI, Monday The watchman of Kuala Muda Estate was today sentenced to two years' rieorous imprisonment for robbing a labourer of the same esi Devasayan told District Judge. Che Azmi Mohamed. that Kunji Rahman had capered him and left him tied to a tree for on? nicht.62 words
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Article41 1948-01-20 7 I*WO brothers, Yong Siew Eng and Yong Siew Tee, I w:re charged m the S Police Court yesterday .fighting m public. Both dui'.d the o!. saying they w.re tn scolding each other The case was postponed, until April 3.41 words
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Article78 1948-01-20 7 MUAR, Monday— The wedding took place at the Presbyterian Church, Muar, yesterday of Mr. Hilton Paul, of the Malayan Railways, Kuala Lumpur, and Miss Joy Suseelah. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chelliah John. Mr. Chelliah John is on the tutorial staff of the Government English School, Muar. A78 words
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Article90 1948-01-20 7 BATU PAHAT, Monday. Indian goodwill mission, headed by Sri Saw Ganesan which is now touring Malaya paid a short visit to Batu Pahat. on their way to Muar. Dr. K. Eapen presided at a function m their honour. Sri Saw Ganesan said that he would do aH he90 words
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Article47 1948-01-20 7 THE Locomotive Engine men's Union has petitioned the Chief Secretary to the Malayan Union Government regarding the proposed salary scheme for drivers by the Trusted Commission. The Union describes the scheme as "inconsiderate and not commensurate with the special responsibility and nature of work of drivers."47 words
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Article62 1948-01-20 7 MR. H. M. Danker, chairman of the Educational suocommittee of the government clerical services union, is organising classes for the London Chamber of Commerce higher book-keeping and accountancy examination. This rapid course would be particularly useful to those who wish to brush up what they learned before the Japanese62 words
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Advertisement40 1948-01-20 7 1948 BRBNGS YOU THE NEW H.M.V MODEL 5103 BANDSPRESD T^llf COVERAGE '^j\\\ FINISHED TO THAT DEGREE Z^ EXCELLENCE WHICH IS /*LW*YS ACHIEVED BY "H7S MASTERS VOICE' f^^\ W£ PURCHASE 077 c TERMS ARRANGED SOLE D'STpn?UTO»3t WgjPi^ 1 ESTABLISHED |07 540 words
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Advertisement59 1948-01-20 7 Special Offers ft\ forTO-DAY iC-3i M |RCIA S B RIDAL f AJeI One Only Previous AV"^ L Price «225.00 twl WOW $150.00 ItOPi RIVKIN I |1)j EVENING GOWN VjUKHLI Previous Price 125. 00 V I NOW $95.00 X* ROSAUND >X^^ GILBERT GRECIAN tß^"* Previous Price 5145.00 NOW ...$170.00 *Sfcmo uS59 words
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1424 1948-01-20 8 Nurse Elizabeth - Nurse Elizabeth MOTHERCRAFT IN MALAYA By THE mother of a two-year-old finds that a party is not all bliss, and she wonders how another sort of mother would have coped with hei difficulties. "Discipline" writes: My son, S., has just had a birthday,1,424 words
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Article, Illustration30 1948-01-20 8 Jane Barrett, star of the Eating Production "Eureka Stockade" models an Arabian Nights Dress. The highcotiued, smooth -fitting bodice is m emerald velvet, the circular ankle length skirt m black.30 words
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Article, Illustration37 1948-01-20 8 Glitter for Glamour Martha Hyer, R.K.O. Radio film actress models a dramatic hat and crescent bag m soft black velvet set with flashing stones and gold beads. Gloves are Mack jersey and slim dinner frock of black37 words
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Article395 1948-01-20 8 Kill A Hen When It Crows IT has always been the custom in our home to kill fowls which start by laying e^gs and end up by crowing! Apart from the fact that one rooster is enough in a small farmyard, unless you want to see the weaker male birds395 words
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Article483 1948-01-20 8 BEN NYE - BEN NYE By m charge of makeup 20th Century Fox Film Studios WE all live by definite habits from the time we get up m the morning until We retire at night. When a young woman begins to apply cosm«tics, she starts to form a habit with483 words
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Advertisement118 1948-01-20 8 Strong, Healthy and Happ^k^Ji^^^ tkmet hc*wa» j.ut 00 LACTOCEN. there* no holdini him. LACTOCEN. m giring him rvrrf wrap ot oouriihmrnt he need*, io a way he can ao eaaily di(r»i. give* him boundlen rttalily. bubbling health. LACTOCEN i» cow "a milk pasture ireth. rich and pure. LACTOCEN provide*, id118 words
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Advertisement228 1948-01-20 8 yveauty AvAen -you, jmo, IPANA TOOTH PASTE IPANA helps your smile by thoroughly cleaning and brillianrlt poiiaaing your teeth. And IPANA'S refreshingly dirtcrcn. .imc it graivl— makes your mouth teel good. Witb massage, .00, IPANA nelpa ensure firm, Healthy gums MMU to sound teeth. y» I Sole Agenis \V^\ Malaysian228 words
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Article, Illustration1876 1948-01-20 9 R.E. Holttum - PALMS FOLIAGE PLANTS -2 R.E. Holttum The Malayan Gardener By Director Of The Botanical Gardens Singapore THOUGH less dainty and graceful than ferns, palms are very useful where larger plants are required. Being more robust than ferns, they will also .viand more exposed conditions, and require less frequent attention. To1,876 words
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Advertisement152 1948-01-20 9 CHINESE NEW -TEAR STOCK-TAKING SALE See! These Drastic Reductions!/ MIRZAPUR CARPETS GUAKANTEED FIRST QUALITY Prices Previous Now {SIZE 12' X 9* $324.00 $159. 00 10] X 9' $285.00 $216 SO 10 1 X 8" $240.00 $19Z8O 919 1 X 919 1 $245.00 $194.40 10 1 X 7' $210.00 $168.00 T152 words
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Advertisement204 1948-01-20 9 _^~^R_V^_«. _IS__9vQlf-iB TX) a world which thought there could do nothing new m cigarettes tic c Sobranie Black Russians came v a delightful surprise. They achieved instant success perhaps because of their elegance black paper, gold tipped and eagle crested but they retain their success because of their quality. They204 words
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Miscellaneous596 1948-01-20 9 South lost his slam contract in today's deal by making an absurd play at the second triokNorth, dealer. Both sides vulnerable. NORTH J 10 6 3 V X 8 •X J 2 *KJ 9 S WEST EAST •A4•Q 8 1 t' VS4S 2 6 10 81ft Q 9 4 •43J♦596 words
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Article, Illustration1458 1948-01-20 10 Airmail - OUR LONDON LETTER Airmail By sparrow's eggs for the "Hungry Forties"... tells of a British trend towards labourmanagement partnership.. .of people leaving the bank with hundredweights of silver coin. WALKING down King Charles Street in Whitehall this week I saw two typical British workmen leisurely taking down some metal plates.1,458 words
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Article257 1948-01-20 10 Lecturers in the BBC's University Programme (relayed by BFEBS, Spore) this week are: SOCIAL SCIENCE:— O. D. H Cole, M.A., was a Fellow of Magdalen College and University College, Oxford, and University Deader in Economics, SubWarded of Nutlield College, Director of the Nuffleld College Social Reconstruction257 words
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Miscellaneous107 1948-01-20 10 RADIO MALAYA (S*PORE 1 p.m. Radio Orch.; 1.40 Woody Herman Orch. 8.30 Music: 9.00 London Playhouse present "Waterloo Road;" 9.45 Talk; 10. 00 Listeners' Post; 11.00 News. Close. RADIO MALAYA (X.L > 1 p.m. See Spore; 8.35 Just Jive; 9.00 Music for the Connoisseur: 9.45 Talk: 10.00 WalUtime: 10.30 Ten107 words
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Miscellaneous133 1948-01-20 10 11.30 News. News Analysis; 11.45 University Programme. "Medicine" (Introduction by Sir. Francis Praser): "A Specialist Physician" by Professor J.C. Spence. 12.05 Close. RADIO SEAC 8 a.m. Music; 8.45 Morning Star; 9.00 Here We Are Again; 9.45 Film Theatre Music; 10.15 Music for Sally; 10.45 Weekly Letter; 11.00 In Lighter Vein;133 words
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Miscellaneous139 1948-01-20 10 tralian News; 10.40 Requests; 11.00 Star Parade Irene Scharer. Toscha Seidel; 11.15 Australian Ballad Singers Harold Williams. Anthony Strange: 11.30 Close. 4 p.m. Albert Sandier Orch.; 4.40 As You Like It; 4.45 Pllmelodla; 5.00 On the March: 5.10 Australian Topics; 5.15 Singers Raymond Newell, Norman Allen; 5.15 Re-Establish-ment Newsletter; 5.20139 words
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Article173 1948-01-20 11 (By Our Market Correspondent) SINGAPORE, Monday. rpiNS were firm and active 1 when the market opened the week yesterday. Most issues were marked up. Changes In quotations given by the Malayan Sharebroken' Association were as follows: INDUSTRIALS Henry Waiwh 33.75 Robinson Co. Ord. 6. OS S'pore Traction Ord.173 words
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Article163 1948-01-20 11 Produce Market Tamarind: 81am $14.50; 81am black $7.50. Gambler Rounds: Mo. 1 $140; Jara Cube $53: Hamburg Cobe $68. Sac© Floor: Lingga $16.00; Siak $15.00; Sarawak $14.35. By A Market Correspondent rE upward swing of copra prices continuing yesterday became uncontrollable. Quotations have risen163 words
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Article61 1948-01-20 11 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's prices at noon yesterday were: Buyers Sellers Cts. Cts per lb. per lb. No. 1 R.S.S. Bpot loose nominal 3»% 40K No. 1 R.ss. fob In bales Feb. 38% 40* No. 2 R.ss fob In bales Feb. 39% 39% No. 3 R.s.S.61 words
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Article173 1948-01-20 11 rIE Rundong Rubber Estate Ltd., has obtained a loan of $50,000 on the security of a first charge on the estate, from the Industrial Rehabilitation Finance Board. The directors intend to devote the loan to replanting, H te reported In the annual report to be presented to the173 words
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Advertisement650 1948-01-20 11 MANSFIELD CO., tTD. (Incornoraud to Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE SAILINGS FROM O.K. AND 0.8. A. "Menelaus" From U.K Q. "Tantaini" From U.K G M -Aeaoenor" Due from U.K J»n. "fnlcras- Due from US. A Jan. 22 •Titr»n' Due from U.K Feb. 4 3AIMNGS FOX LIVERPOOL. GLASGOW AND CONTINENTAL PORTS "Anehlses"650 words
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Advertisement384 1948-01-20 11 PRESIDENT LINE SAILINGS TO NEW VOKK AND BOSTON via INDIA EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Freight Onrv MARINE FLIER Singapore m Port Penang Arr. Jan. 27 PRES. POLK Singapore Feb. 5 Penang Feb. 9 MOUNT MANSFIELD Singapore Arr. Feb. 12 Pt. Swett Feb. 11 Penang Feb. 14 LYKES ORIENT LINE £rcct to384 words
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Advertisement360 1948-01-20 11 ShlDoer* and other interest** ib Hbfoolr- Intelligence are •f«"7* > to advertisements hi Col. 6 and 7 opposite page and to Shipping Notice* on Pace B. I. S. N. Coy A ?CAR LINE M.V. SANGOLA FOR MADRAS CALCUTTA Sails about JAN. 24th Deck Tickets on Sale— 2l/1 at the Dock360 words
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Advertisement565 1948-01-20 11 ELLERMAN KLAVENESS BOCKNALL LINE PACIFIC HAVRE, LONDON ft PORTS ANTWERP "CITY OF KHARTOUM" "B0U6»lilVILI f" Dae Singapore 12 Mar. Dne Singapore I ,ii" McALISTER CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Singapore) PHONE 5906 BOUSTEAD&CO LTD LLOYDS AGENTS Agents for Malaya Railways GLEN LINE salen-skaugen mw SalUnga to and from China, E Or565 words
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589 1948-01-20 12 EPSOM JEEP - GOLD MEDALLIST AND GRAND PRIX NOT RUNNING? Some Class Up By 7 Pounds By EPSOM JEEP KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. TOLD MEDALLISr has been allotted tonweight, 9.05, m the six-furlong sprint for cracks to be run on Wednesday. However, I understand that Gold Medallist may not accept. Grand Prix 11, who589 words
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Article96 1948-01-20 12 THE Malayan rugby "Test," between North and South, which will be played at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Saturday, will be broadcast by Radio Malaya. As m the case of the H.M.S. Malaya final, there will be a running commentary on the game. After the match the96 words
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Article338 1948-01-20 12 Good Tennis In Army Tournament A HIGH standard of play was seen in the preliminary rounds of the Singapore Army tennis championships which were held at the Happy World Stadium last night. The outstanding match of the evening was the semi-final of the men's doubles between S. S. M. Wells338 words
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Article96 1948-01-20 12 INTER-CLUB TENNIS HONOURS were equally shared when the Malay Sports Association met Norman Lim's Tennis Party in a friendly match at Balestier on Sunday morning. Each side won three games. Following are the results fM.S.A. players mentioned first): Singles Ahmad Rajie beat Leng Leek Choon 6-0, G-0; Abdullah beat Them96 words
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Article221 1948-01-20 12 Till! recent monsoon rains, which caused numerous 1 fixtures to be cancelled, have prompted the Singapore Hockey Association to seek a change m the playing season for this game. In a letter to the Board of Control (Games) of the Singapore Olympic and Sports Council,221 words
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Article110 1948-01-20 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Monday. ONLY fast workout on the Kuala Lumpur track this morning was a three-furlong gallop by Van Breukelen's trio— May Prince (E. Donnelly), Christmas (Tjoa) andl Gold Stream (J. Donnelly)— all handicappped tn class 2, div. 4. over six furlng6 on Wednesday. Running wide out.110 words
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Article226 1948-01-20 12 rE Singapore Recreation Club concluded their programme m the hockey league yesterday, when they met and drew with the Ceylon Sports Club. There was no scoring m the game, which was played on the S.R.C. padang. The result, however, did not affect the league championship, of which226 words
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Article167 1948-01-20 12 THE Kuala Lumpur Chinese wrestler, Son of Kong, has written to the Straits Times accepting the recent challenge of the Hungarian, King Kong. Son of Kong says: "I will fight him at any time, under any rules and over any distance, at the Happy167 words
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Article70 1948-01-20 12 TODAY TENNIS: Army championships, Happy World, 6 p. m. BOXING: R.A.F. championships, SrleCar, 8 p.m. TO-MORROW RUGBY: Police v. R.A.F. Changi, Thomson Road, 515 p. m TENNIS: Army championships. Happy World 2 p.m. S.R.C.: Sports Section meeting, S.R.C., 6.30 p. m. Meeting of Singapore and Olympic Sports Council70 words
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Article46 1948-01-20 12 Preliminary bouts m the all-Malayan RAF. individual and team boxing championships will take place at the RAF. station. Seletar, this evening at eight o'clock. The finals are scheduled for Thursday at 8.30 p.m. Competitors from various parts of Malaya have er.tered for the championships.46 words
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Article740 1948-01-20 12 THE number of entries received for the first postwar 1 tournament to be held by the Singapore Lawn Tennis Association equals that of prewar years, and indiciations are that, as the tourney reaches the quarter-final and semi-final stages, a very high standard of play will be740 words
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Article, Illustration48 1948-01-20 12 GAME LAW, brilliantly ridden by J. Donnelly, comes through with a terrific sourt to win the second race, over nine furlongs for class 2, div. 1 horses, at Kuala Lumpur, last Saturday. Prince Eugene (No. 1) was second and Phar Gay third. Straits Times picture.48 words
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Article259 1948-01-20 12 LONDON, Monday. THE tightening up of the Grand National conditions has not had the desired effect m reducing the number of entries, although it must be admitted there is no "trash" among the first-class entry of 93 11 more than last year for this year'sReuter - 259 words
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Article84 1948-01-20 12 EVERY effort is to be made to send Singapore's high jump champion, Lloyd Valberg, to the World Olympic Games this year. This decision was reached by the Board of Control (Games) of the Singapore Olympic and Sports Council at their meeting at the V.M.C.A. yesterday evening. The84 words
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Article41 1948-01-20 12 PRAGUE, Monday The Czechoslovak Olympic ice hockey team beat the American Amateur Ice Hockey Association side (accepted by Switzerland to represent the United States In. the Winter Games) by six goals to five yesterday.— A. P. and U.P.UP - 41 words
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Article152 1948-01-20 12 Ex-Soccer Star Dies In Penang From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG. Monday. A FORMER Penahg soccer and rugger State player, Yeang Kar Cheng, died yesteraay afternoon, at the age of 33. Kar Cheng is the elder brother of Kan Chong. a member of the Lien Hwa soccer team which recently toured152 words
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Article81 1948-01-20 12 CALCUTTA, Monday. "i he men's singles final in the Sovabazar badminton ohampionships will be an allMalayan affair In the well-contested s mifinals iast night Samuel defeated the Indian veteran. G. Lewis, 10-15, 17-15. 15-13 and Chan Kon Leong def ated Hemmady. 15-17, 15-3, 15-12. In the men'sReuter - 81 words
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Advertisement588 1948-01-20 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from oaee 6) ACCOMMODATION WANTED "^JROPEAN urgently requires rocm with or without board. Boirilm house or private family Rnx No. A1606. S.T. ACCOMMODATION VACANT VKW FLORAVIT.LE 130 Granc3 Ri double Room with ortvnte v-randali. Vacant 27th Fan. Single room vacant Ist Feb Full bo-rd. Mod. San. MOS.588 words
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Advertisement52 1948-01-20 12 Remington Standard MODEL 17 TYPEWRITERS AVAILABLE EX STOCK WITH 11", 15", 20" and 27" Carriages REMINGTON RAND INC. i Incorporated In US. A. with Limited Liability) 142, ROBINSON ROAD. SINGAPORE PHONE ***** 165. HIGH STREET K.LUMPUR PHONE 2760 94. BREWSTER ROAD IPOH 15, BEACH STREET PENANG hardest wearing tyres are52 words
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Miscellaneous20 1948-01-20 12 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: High water. 4.37 p.m (7.3 ft.). TOMORROW: High water, 5 a.m. (8.1 ft.), 6.07 p.m. (6.9) ft.).20 words
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