The Straits Times, 27 January 1948
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Title Section18 1948-01-27 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1948 PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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814 1948-01-27 1 Franc: British Govt. "Taking Precautions" LONDON, Monday THE British Government does not propose to alter the rate of sterling in relation to otner currencies as the result of France's decision to devalue the franc at its controlled rateThe Chancellor of the Exchequer (Sir Stafford Cripps),Reuter; AP; UP - 814 words
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Article, Illustration89 1948-01-27 1 Above: A close-up 0/ part of the huge crowd of Singapore's poor who waited their turn at the Tiger Balm factory yesterday to register for a free meal and a sift when Mr. Aw Boon Haw's new Tiger j Mansion at Tanglin is opened on Feb. 4. Many had waited89 words
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Article109 1948-01-27 1 LONDON. Monday. /-1OVEKNMENT securities \J broke on the Stock Exchange today, reflecting fears that the franc devaluation would damage the pound sterling. Investors rushed to "get into gold." The demand forced up the prices of South African gold shares. London newspapers, reporting the pound in jeopardy,109 words
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Article63 1948-01-27 1 .JN'UON. Monday. Talks on the possible revision of the 1946 Anglo-Transjordan Treaty opened here today. The talks which will also deal with the future of the Arab Legion—the Transjordar fighting force, units of which are now employed by Britain on guard duty m Palestine—opened when the TransjordanReuter - 63 words
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Article248 1948-01-27 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. FIRST payments of Malaya's damage claims bill of $1,268 million are to be made next year. To finalise details of the scheme, the War Damage Commissioner (Mr. J. J. St. L. Carson) is flying to London on Wednesday248 words
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Article121 1948-01-27 1 BAGHDAD, Monday. AN important meeting with members of the Iraq Cabinet present began at noon today at the palace of the Regent (Emir Abdul Illah). The Premier (Said Salih Jabur) had returned to the capital this morning from Britain where he signed the criticised Anglo-IraqReuter - 121 words
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Article138 1948-01-27 1 LONDON, Monday. rpHE worst gale of winter J continued unabated today after lashing Britain's coasts throughout the night. More gales are said to be on the way. Heavy seas whipped by wind reaching 60 miles an hour are pounding the South Coast and are still preventingReuter - 138 words
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Article122 1948-01-27 1 Immigrant Issue For Council From Our Staff Correspond en; JOHORE BAHRU, Monday ACTION will be taken u> bring the question <>t alien immigration before the Federal Legislative Council, the president <>t UMNO (Dato Onn Din Ja'afar) told the UMNO General Assembly hero yesterday. "Infiltration" The requisite machinery tor immigrant control122 words
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307 1948-01-27 1 AMALAYA-wide one-day strike and last of labourers is being planned for Feb. 1, when the Federation is inaugurated. This was stated to the Straits Times last night by the secretary of the Singapore Federation of Trades Unions (Mr. Abdullah Haris). The SFTU at307 words
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Article24 1948-01-27 1 G-G AT PAL ACE LONDON. Monday. —"I he King at Buckingham Palace today received m audiemv the Governor-General of Malaya (Mr. Malcolm MaeDonalai. ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Article27 1948-01-27 1 BERLIN Monday. British military train irom Berlin to the British zone was stopped by the Russian authorities at the zonal frontier during last night.— Rent27 words
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122 1948-01-27 2 SHANGHAI, Monday.— Bodies of 130 Chinese children who had died from exposure were picked v p yesterday m streets and doorways of Shanghai. The children, whose ages ranged from six to 13, died during the weekend when icy winds swept the city andReuter - 122 words
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Article70 1948-01-27 2 LONDON. Monday.—Carrying a lecture team from the Empire Air Navigation School, the Lincoln Aircraft "Aries" is due to leave here tomorrow on a tour of the Far East visiting air headquarters at Tengah and Changi Objects of the flight are to demonstrate the latest navigational techniques and equipmentAP - 70 words
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Article26 1948-01-27 2 NEW YORK. Monday.— The Queen Elizabeth sailed for Southampton yesterday after being delayed more than 12 hours by poor visibility caused by snow. A.P.AP - 26 words
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Article53 1948-01-27 2 TOKIO, Monday. The Japanese Kyodo News Service said that the Japanese Welfare Ministry may present the Diet with a Bill, establishing a state foundling home. It is proposed tftiat parents of illegitimate or unwanted children could simply deposit infants m readily accessible foundling basket without notice or questioningUP - 53 words
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Article58 1948-01-27 2 PARIS Monday.— A Communist, M. Leon Salagnac was today elected Mayor of the Paris suburb of Malakopf. Four other Communists were elected without opposition as assistants to the Mayor. The Municipal Council was elected a week ago as a result of the resignation of councillors m protest againstReuter - 58 words
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Article70 1948-01-27 2 MIAMI. Florida, Monday.— Mr. Robert A. Nordblom, a financier, said yesterday that he had purchased for US $4,000,000 the 550-room hotel. Del Cordmads. m Cordmando. California. It was m the hotels ballroom that the Duke of Windsor first met Mrs. Wallis Warfield Spencer for whom he later gave70 words
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Article19 1948-01-27 2 SHANGHAI. Monday— The Ministry of Education reported today that China now has 205 colleges and universities. -AP.AP - 19 words
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Article67 1948-01-27 2 TEHSCHELLING, Netherlands, Monday, The 4 822ton British steamer Llandaff struck a mine yesterday 20 miles north-west of the island of Terschelling, on* the Dutch north coast. The ship asked for assistance and tug boats set out from Tershelling. An hour later the vessel radioed that she wasAP - 67 words
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Article35 1948-01-27 2 OTTAWA, Monday. Importation into Canada of United States motor cars, now completely banned under the Dominions dollarsaving programme, may be placed on a quota import basis within the next two weeks.— A P.35 words
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Article27 1948-01-27 2 MOSCOW, Monday— A Swiss Trade Mission which arrived m Moscow yesterday was almost certain to return wit v trade treaty, economic observers here reported. A.P.AP - 27 words
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Article67 1948-01-27 2 Pope' s Message VATICAN CITY. The Pope today decided to send a special "message of peace" to all the peoples of the world irrespective of creed or nationality--in his own handwriting. He will write a personal message, a fascimile which will be sent by radio photographic transmission. The message willReuter - 67 words
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Article, Illustration78 1948-01-27 2 Unnamed day-old baby girl who plays a Dart m the British film "Oliver Twist." A contract was signed with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. SbJpman, of Denham (Buckinghamshire) before she was born. The day after the birth the parent's home was turned into a temporary film studio78 words
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Article82 1948-01-27 2 SHANGHAI. Monday. Chinese Military Police headquarters announced today that 56 members of a bigscale "scientifically" operated narcotic gang had been arrested. Twenty-six suspects have been transferred to Nanking for trial and the rest are still being detained here for further investigation. Police charged Lieut-Gen-eral Hieh Chun, a nativeAP - 82 words
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Article75 1948-01-27 2 DUBLIN, Monday.— A positive reference to Communist activity in Eire was made by the Prime Minister Mr. De Valera, in an election campaign statement this weekend. Declaring that there was Ino doubt bhat preliminary plans were being made to impose upon Eire a Rovennmervt which the people misrbXReuter - 75 words
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Article32 1948-01-27 2 WARSAW. Monday— A Polish delegation headed by the Minister of Education (Mr. Star Maw) left Warsaw by train yesterday for Budapest via Prague to sign a PolishHungarian cu'tural pact.— A.P.AP - 32 words
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Article41 1948-01-27 2 SHANGHAI. Monday.— The Social Affairs Commissioner Wu Kal-Shen) has announced that rationing of rice m China will begin m March. This decision was reached following conferences with Food Minister Yu Fel-Peng. Mayor K.C. Wu and foreign food axperts.— A.P.AP - 41 words
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Article109 1948-01-27 2 COLOMBO. Monday.— The Ceylon Government has submitted a memorandum to the British Ministry of Food explaining its case for an increased price for tea. According to official sources, j Ceylon has demanded an m- crease of fourpence per pound on the 1947 contract. Reuter. WARSHIP FRAUD TRIESTE, Monday.UP - 109 words
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Article41 1948-01-27 2 SALT LAKE CITY, Monday. Horrified witnesses yesterday watched first the wing and then the tall of a Beechcraft plane buckle In mld-alr over the City outskirts. Three aboard the plane were killed m the ensuing spin to death.— U.P.UP - 41 words
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Article74 1948-01-27 2 BERLIN, Monday.— Jewish residents of the British sector of Berlin are to be allowed to adopt new surnames that do not attract immediate attention to their race This decision was made by the British Administrative Court, which said that antiSemitic movements had not been entirely stamped out mReuter - 74 words
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102 1948-01-27 2 TROWBRIDGE, Monday. A FORMER American soldier charged with the murder of his infant daughter was held m gaol here, yesterday without bail pending arraignment next Friday. He is Billy Burke BMwards, 24. Edwards married a British girl while serving m England with the UJS.102 words
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Advertisement1301 1948-01-27 2 NOTICES NOTICE It Is hereby notified for genet a: lation that all records of p '^plications for Mining Leuc* rr'jfnrct.ini? Llcenc«6 and rtoiR Permits in Temerlob D •■Mirt which were undet consideration at the outbreak, of hi utilities in Malaya have bcea 1": t Person? who had submitted surh applirationo1,301 words
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Advertisement141 1948-01-27 2 SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Claims for refund «f aaaeaament Vacant Hoasea Notice Is hereby given that claims for refund of assessment on vacant houses within Municipal Limits for the period from 1 July to 31 December 1947 must be submitted on or before 31 January 1948 ADPllcatlons for refunds should be made141 words
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Advertisement315 1948-01-27 2 THE INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED. (Incorporated m India) S: 1, CoUyer Quay, SINGAPORE. Phone:— Agent ***** OBce 2628 ALL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED Owns Branches all over India, Malaya. Barman, Ceylon and Slam. FOREIGN AGENTS: Lob4*o: The Chase National Bank •t the CKy of New York. London. The Midland Bank, Ltd.315 words
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Advertisement56 1948-01-27 2 MAKE MEALS TASTIEF wrm mmnAtml rAsr/tsr saucm H.P. HO" prrfrrtl, <""> ♦••""T of di»hr» «ad it aaakro tWn> oil laafin A lillfe po«n^ om thr ...i» »t v..ut pMI nakm wonrlrrful dill<r.o<-» anrt v-» orvrr tirr "f •<• «i«-l piquant, tubtlt Savour H.P ran now b* obtained wbrn E J56 words
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Article480 1948-01-27 3 U.N. O - ribesmen Must Be Placated By U.N.O. From The Times Correspondent LAHORE, Monday. THE success of Pakistan's frontier policy and the internal peace of this Dominion depends on the settlement of the Kashmir imbroglio. This much has been made clear from obserons made on the tour of theUP - 480 words
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Article, Illustration50 1948-01-27 3 Susan Shaw took counsels opinion on the quality of the tea she served during a break m the shooting of "London Belongs To Me," m which she stars. Judgment was entered m favour of Susan. The adjournment came during the court scene m the Pinewood adaptation of Norman Collins's novel.50 words
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244 1948-01-27 3 MANILA, Monday. lIUGE fissures appeared across the countryside of Panay Island, severing railway lines and wrecking buildings during the severe earthquakes m the Philippines yesterday. Official reports say that 25 people were killed m the Panay cities of Iloilo and Jaro. Buildjigs collapsed into heapsAP; UP - 244 words
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Article146 1948-01-27 3 TOKIO, Monday. A MERICAN Australian! i\ co-operation m the occupation of Japan was praised by Lieut-General Eichelberger, commander; of the A. S. Eighth Army,| as the men from "Down I Under" celebrated Aust-I ralia Day. In a message to Mr. Patrick Shaw, head of the Australian MissionAP - 146 words
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Article98 1948-01-27 3 new Burmese political party, the "Aung San League" will be formed here shortly. The Party manifesto today I said it would "strictly follow the objectives of the late U Aung San." chairman of the interim Burmese Government, who was assassinated on July 19 last year. TheReuter - 98 words
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Article208 1948-01-27 3 BATAVIA, Monday. MORE than 95 per cent of voters m a plebiscite m Madura favoured autonomous status m the new United States of Indonesia, the Dutch news agency reports. There was a poll of 75 per cent. The 11-member status committee who organised the plebiscite requested theReuter - 208 words
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Advertisement238 1948-01-27 3 You get complete refrigeration m this lully-eQH! > Kelvinator such extras as Hi-Spwd tr« I trays a wide Moonstone chilling tray— the Magic Shelf that folds away for extra tall bottles a Vegetable B.n f<>i dry storage, that holds 1% bushels of root vegetables or canned goods. READY STOCKS AVAILABLE238 words
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Article97 1948-01-27 3 NANKING, Sunday. "Young Buddhist nuns m Harbin (Northern Manchuria n city) are being sold to bachelors at £70 a katty of their weight" according to a refugee woman arriving m Mukden from Tsitsihar, the official Kuomintang organ Central Daily News reported today. It is saidReuter - 97 words
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Article157 1948-01-27 3 SHANGHAI, Monday. AN institution affording special facilities lor overseas Chinese students seeking higher studies m Shanghai will soon be opened. To be known as the Overseas Chinese College of Arts and Law, the new institution is bedng brought into existence with funds contributed m honour ofReuter - 157 words
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Article129 1948-01-27 3 V.iSHINGTON, Monday.— Soviet Russia's reprisal ;ative of the Far Eastern Commis&i^.-. says progress toward derru r -atisin6 Japan and prerentiag a resurgecice of Nipper ~e militarism is unsatisfac'ory. M. Alexander S. Fanyushkici, Moscow's Ambassador to Washington, who is also the Russian official representative !on the FarAP - 129 words
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Article39 1948-01-27 3 RANGOON. Monday—Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and Egypt have been invited to send observers to the fourday session of the all Asian peasants' conference beginning here April 6. the AllBurma Peasants Organization anounced today. A. P.39 words
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430 1948-01-27 3 LONDON, Monday. BRITAIN'S doctors will vote "for" or "against" the new National Health Service m a plebiscite, on Saturday. The outcome of the vote will assist the British Medical Association Council m their advice to prac-l titioners on their attitude to the controversial National HealthReuter - 430 words
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Advertisement348 1948-01-27 4 PAINS IN THE JOINTS? Swollen, inflamed, painful >^*k lotnti are 1* symptoms of M "twi^t- y Kidney trouble I*V' which should I TK^cV not be .Ignored KaJUAP_ > or neglected. mfJf* De Witfs Kid- W W M\\ ney it Bladder Pills are a well 1 known remedy i^^BT^ which will348 words
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Advertisement202 1948-01-27 4 TENNIS COI SURROUNDINGS ililishcd m Ifll Maker and repairer of Bertam chicks with and lining, Willesden Brand '\a>iiproof urecn canvas and tfei blinds. Tarp:iul:ns and Tenni* Blue scrcena rtltchlnw 1 lets and ropes. Tennis con: galvanized iron pipe p^ists a.ia wire-netting surroundings. R;i": fender or chain netting. Enquiries Solicited. PHONE202 words
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Article472 1948-01-27 4 A Long-Range Probability, Say Diplomats WASHINGTON, Monday. UIGH diplomatic officials here stated yesterday that they regarded the formation of a strong military alliance between the United States and Western Europe as a "distioet long-range probability." The U.S. State Department, it is learned, considers that a formal alliance justReuter; AP; UP - 472 words
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Article113 1948-01-27 4 A large shipment of Australian onions and potato s will arrive in Singapore by the Blue Funnel ship Gorgon from Fremantle on Thursday. While the civilians will receive 248 tons of onions and 374 tons of potatoes, the Services will get 62 crates of onions and113 words
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Article79 1948-01-27 4 BAVARIA, Monday. Predictions that want and hunger in Germany would lead to a depression that would plunge all Europe into a catastrophe were made here last night by leaders of the Christian Social Union, largest political party In Batavia. "The present dangerous situation in the Western79 words
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Article, Illustration119 1948-01-27 4 FELSHAM, Suffolk—Weighing and recording every morsel of food they eat, a number of old people here are helping the Ministry of Food Vn a survey to check allegations that Britain's elderly countryfolk are suffering from malnutrition. They have been given charts and forms and119 words
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Article266 1948-01-27 4 BELGRADE, Monday. pREEK guerilla headquarters last night announced Ll that it had ordered the "seizure of large numbers &f hostages" m order to force the release of hundreds of guerillas imprisoned by the Greek Government. Hostages taken would not be harmed but would be held forUP - 266 words
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Article95 1948-01-27 4 DETROIT, Monday. THE American automobile industry still has a huge backlog of unfilled orders for both passenger cars and trucks after more than two and a half years of post-war operations. Conservative estimates place the total of unfilled orders at close to six millionAP - 95 words
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Article64 1948-01-27 4 TEHERAN, Monday.— The United States Embassy reported yesterday that the time limit for an extension of credit to Iran, for purchase of United States war material expired on Saturday night. There had been no communication from the Persian Government. The War Minister, (Marshal Morteza Vazdanpanah),UP - 64 words
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Article42 1948-01-27 4 WASHINGTON, Monday The United States Apricultu*_l Department announced yesterday that it has sold one shipload of about 7,000 ahort tons of surplus raisins and prunes to the Army for relief distribution m the British zone of Germany. A.P.AP - 42 words
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Article226 1948-01-27 4 OTTAWA, Monday. rE Canadian Parliament meets today for what may be its final session with Mr. Mackenzie King as Prime Minister. It may also be the final sitting of the present Parliament if election reports circulating in political circles are true. The appointment of returning officers throughoutReuter - 226 words
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Article, Illustration52 1948-01-27 5 Smiles for the photographer from 19-year-old Sharman Douglas and her two friends, who have just arrived m England to complete their education. Sharman, seen m the centre, is daughter of the American ambassador to Britain (Mr. Lewis Douglas) who is now m Washington for consultations on the Marshall Plan. —A52 words
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Article430 1948-01-27 5 Lull Is Broken In Palestine JERUSALEM, Monday. AS reports reached Jerusalem of military infillrations into Palestine from neighbouring Arab states, Jews yesterday blew up an entire Arab village near the citrus township of Rehovoi. Several hundred heavily-armed Arabs ambushed a Jewish convoy on theReuter; AP; UP - 430 words
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Article, Illustration49 1948-01-27 5 President Truman seen at the microphone as he made his report on the state of the nation before a joint cession of Congress m Washington. In his speech the President asked for a "cost of living tax cut of $40 for every taxpayer and each dependent. An A.P. picture.AP - 49 words
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Article230 1948-01-27 5 roin Our Staff Correspondent LUMPUR, Monday THE Governor of the Malayan Union, Sir Ed ard Gent, will be installed as th t > first High, Commissioner of the Fede-! ration of Malaya on Feb. 1, m the presence of other Governors and230 words
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Article156 1948-01-27 5 From Oar Staff Correspondent, KUALA LUMPUR, Monday." The Department of Agriculture is Importing a range of tractors and implements for experimenting m mechanical cultivation of wet padi and dry-land crops. The Department is anxious to give the general public an early opportunity of seeing them at work.156 words
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129 1948-01-27 5 LONDON, Monday. AT least one traveller has taken a literal view of the transfer of British railways to public ownership. Police said a man who boarded a 2.34 a.m. train at King's Cross Station refused to leave when told it was exclusivelyAP - 129 words
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Article162 1948-01-27 5 AIR Marshal Sir Hugh P. Lloyd Commander-in-Chief. Air Command, Far East, yesterday returned to Singapore after a three-day visit to Saigon. The Air Marshal arrived at Saigon last Friday afternoon at the invitation of Gen ral Valluy, Acting High Commissioner for French Indo-China and C.-in-C of162 words
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Article69 1948-01-27 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. —The Malayan Union "Princess Elizabeth Dollar Fund" has closed with a total at $44,497.74. The balance sheet has been placed before the Governor, who has expressed appreciation of the results. The committee has entrusted to the Central Welfare Committee a balance of $38,398.43.69 words
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Article72 1948-01-27 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. A police patrol m Eaton Road stopped a Boyanese who was carrying a camera and a bag of private correspondence yesterday morning. The Boyanese had just left the home of Mr. B. p. Smith, the Kuala Lumpur District Judge. It was later found that72 words
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Article257 1948-01-27 5 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAIIRU, Monday. THE president of the United Malays National. 1 Organisation (Dato Onn bin Ja'afar) yesterday cautioned against "hasty action" on the issue of the Trengganu Sultanate succession until the facts had been fully investigated. Addressing delegates t< UMNO's General Assembly257 words
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Article121 1948-01-27 5 From Our Staff Correspondent SEREMBAN. Monday. NEGRI Sembilan Rotarians are interested m providing more facilities for adult education m the State. The matter will be discussed at a meetinc of the club to be held on Wednesday at th j Rest House, Seremban. The Senior Inspector121 words
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Article66 1948-01-27 5 PRAGUE, Monday. Four memixrs of an alleged Tur1- underground terrorist Grtfa>ru'satioei were sentenced to death by shooting, the offlcii.. Yugoslav news agency reported yesterday. Thirteen otJhers were sentenced to prison term* of eip" to 20 years. All seventeen pleaded guilty U» charges that their organisation "Judzel" collected informationUP - 66 words
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Article160 1948-01-27 5 TODAY Y.W.C.A.. Girls Work committee meeting, 5, Fort Canning Road, 3.30 p.m.. Malay class. 8. Port Canning Road. 5.30 p.m. Young People's Group, Dr. Khoo Peng Beng and Dr. Chia Boon Loong on "The Christian and his Ambitions." Bethesda Hall. Katong. 6 p.m. V.M.C.A., Orchard Road, keep fit160 words
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Article57 1948-01-27 5 From Our Own Correspondent TAIPING, Monday.— An Indian. Raman, who had been allowed to live m his employer's house, pleaded firuilty m the District Court today to stealing $50 from his master Raman was sentenced 10 six months' hard labour and was ordered to return to57 words
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Article27 1948-01-27 5 The Singapore branch of the Kiwi Members League held a Kiwi Dance Night" at Telok Kurau on Saturday when more than 150 members and guests were present.27 words
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Article302 1948-01-27 5 LONDON, Monday. A DEMAND for action on the proposal to construct a £65,000,000 tunnel link across the English Channel between Britain and France will be made to Parliament before the present Government ends its term of office. Mr. Christopher Shawcross, chairman of the Parliamentary channel tunnelReuter - 302 words
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Article28 1948-01-27 6 With the consent of the Guardians of both parties the ment la announced on 25 1 48 brtween Mr. Poh Kirn Van and Miss Chen Jeng Miaw.28 words
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Article34 1948-01-27 6 AC KNOWLEDGMENT Mr. I.urn Fook Chee tenders hrartfelt thanks to the many frtenda relatives for attending tho fun"ral of his wife Poon Yoke I m. those who sent wreaths, aerated water loaned transport, etc.34 words
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778 1948-01-27 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Tues., Jan. 27, 1948. TOWARDS NEW INDONESIA The disappointment aroused last week by news of a fresh deadlock between the Dutch and the Republicans m Java has quickly given way to relief, the UNO Committee of Good Offices having announced on Sunday that the Republic had778 words
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Article358 1948-01-27 6 A further step towards the »oal of a Singapore Municipalty staffed from top to botom by people born and bred n this city was taken at the Municipal Commissioners' meeting last Friday, when a special committee of four Commissioners was set up to make recommendations on the358 words
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Article, Illustration1268 1948-01-27 6 ABDUL RAHMAN IBRAHIM - BLAZING THE TRAIL FOR UMNO AND MNP ABDUL RAHMAN IBRAHIM This Was How It All Began By THE Malay nationa- list movement has j attained its majority. The movement goes back to a little more than 21 years ago. Two factors contributed to its formation firstly, the economic condition of1,268 words
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568 1948-01-27 6 IT is encouraging to the, public to know that there are at least a few men m this country of the Churchill calibre such as John Laycock and E. D. Shearn. The former, by his election manifesto, could be singled out as being the568 words
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Letter100 1948-01-27 6 I HAVE received numerous telegrams and letters from my many friends and well-wishers throughout the Malayan Union, Singapore and elsewhere on the occasion of my receiving the honour of Knighthood m the New Year from His Majesty the King. I am overwhelmed with emotion and very much100 words
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Letter192 1948-01-27 6 WITH reference to the article m your issue of Jan. 17 regarding the Chinese Chamber of Commerce representative on the Municipal Commission, I am not at all surprised to learn that Mr. Lien Ying Chow has not been r^appointeu. In fact, I wr-s v rv surprised when192 words
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Letter132 1948-01-27 6 AS the elections are drawing very near and apparently only one Indian candidate has been chosen by the Progressive Party, may I suggest that another Indian should come forward and take part m the forthcoming elections. I refer to Mr. M. K. Chidambaram whose qualities as a132 words
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Article, Illustration198 1948-01-27 7 ABOVE are seen nio>t of the members of the Provisional Fedeial oun«il which was formally installed b> tne IJiuten.int-Governor-deneral Dr. Van Mook, m Batavia, on Jan. 14. The task of this committee will be to draft a constitution for the Initi'd States of198 words
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Article, Illustration371 1948-01-27 7 Hindu Devotees Under Penance UINDUS m Singapore and the Malayan Union yesterday celebrated the festival of Thaipusam, anniversary of the day when the god Subramaniam revealed himself riding on a gorgeous peacock. To onlookers the festival was chiefly memorable for the sight of devotees, with skewered tongues371 words
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Article83 1948-01-27 7 The first 1948 British cars to reach the Malayan market will be landed m Singapore this morning. They are 16 Hillman Minx models with the synchromatic finger-tip gear change. They arrived by the Glenartney and are the initial batch of a total of 100 of the83 words
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Article, Illustration221 1948-01-27 7 MORE than 1,000 of Singapore's aged paupers clamoured yesterday for tickets to a multi-mil l «>nn ires 'house-warming:" party to be ?iven m their honour. Their host at the party will be Mr. Aw Boon Haw, Chinese business man and philanthropist. He has invited221 words
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Article176 1948-01-27 7 A I STRALI ,\XS yesterday >- for the firsi time m Sin The Australian Commissioner m Malaya (Mr. Claude Massey) and the Australian Trade Commissioner (Mr. James Payne) entertained more, than 200 senior Government officials and business executives m Union Building. Mr. Massey proposed the toast.176 words
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Article36 1948-01-27 7 KOTA BHARU, Monday.— Burglars forced an entry through the windows of the General Post Office last week. They ransacked table drawers but failed to break open the strong room. Police are investigating.36 words
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Article114 1948-01-27 7 'Chaired' To Batu Caves KUALA LUMPUR, Monday Thousands of Indians who thronged Batu Caves for Thaipusam this morning wuuhed Mrs. E. A. Henry, t of t'ieelong, Australia, being 1 carried, sedan fashion, up i the 250 concrete steps leadins to the "Cathedral Cave" and its Temple of Subramaniam. She sat114 words
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Article87 1948-01-27 7 FIVE hundred quarts of champagne and 30 tons of tobacco will be sold by the Army m Singapore m the next few weeks. "It is cheaper to sell the goods m Singapore than to send them home," the Straits Times was told by an Army official87 words
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Article87 1948-01-27 7 PRIT Buntar, Monday.— Lasa bin Zami and 70-year-old Alis bin All Omar appeared before the District Judge, Mr. C. P. Newton, and had a charge of being m possession of a dangerous weapon between the hours of sunset and sunrise explained to them. It was stated that the87 words
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Article63 1948-01-27 7 rE Kedah police have offered a reward of $500 for information leading to the arrest of five Chinese. These men are alleged to have been responsible for a gang robbery at Kampong Ayer Jerneh, Mukim Terap. m the house of a vegetable planter named Llm Ang Kee, on63 words
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Article102 1948-01-27 7 MUAR, Monday.— Mr. V. Murugaesu, special grade Indian interpreter at the Muar Supreme Court, was the guest of honour at a dinner given by the Muar court staff on the occasion of his retirement after more than 24 1 years' service. Mr. Murugaesu became ai Tamil interpreter m 1923102 words
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Article50 1948-01-27 7 SEREMBAN, Monday.— Eight piat, (anti-tank weapon) bombs, with tnree fuses on, were discovered by a party of Negri police led by the officer m charge of police district, Mr. A. McMahon, last week. They were found two miles inside the jungle at the lO l^ mile Pantai Road.50 words
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Article65 1948-01-27 7 IPOH, Monday. A committe of Ipoh ladies are organising an all community dance m aid of the Perak T. B. fund. The dance, which will be under the patronage of His Highness the Sultan of Perak. and the Resident Commissioner, Perak, will bo held at the Ipoh Town65 words
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Article68 1948-01-27 7 PARIT Buntar. Monday.— Tan Thian Seng and a Chinese woman. Tan Boon Hua, were fined $250 and $200. respectively today when they were convicted on a charge of criminal trespass It was stated by the prosecution that both the accused were found m Gula Estate at ten o'clock at68 words
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Article57 1948-01-27 7 [POH, Monday. An official release today states: "In commemoration of the ceremenial opening of the Perak Council of Staite on Monday, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m. In the Council Chamber of the Perak State Secretariat. His Highness the Sultan of Perak has declared this day to be a57 words
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Article156 1948-01-27 7 ONE of Singapore's oldest auctioneers. Mr. Cheong Hock Chye, will contest a seat at the coming elections for the new Singapore Legislat »ye Council. Mr. Hock Chye will be the second independent candidate, after Mrs. Malathi Pillai, contesting m the Rural West. The progressive party candidate for156 words
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Article43 1948-01-27 7 One hunur.d and scv nty passengers will disembark at Singapore from the Ned.rland Line ship OranJ which arrives on Thursday alt-r-noon from Southampton ,>.,<■! Amsterdam. The vessel will b.Mth alongside Godowns 1 and 2 of th> Harbour Board godowns at 1.30 p.m.43 words
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Advertisement28 1948-01-27 7 2nd Floor 13 Battery Road SALE NOW ON. if Use cf SELECTED Products an firms fhe/JF^m^^^^ famous MINERALS jFwflj FRUIT CORDIALS PHONE YOUR ORDERS TO 3709 OR 370028 words
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Advertisement19 1948-01-27 7 FINEST CEYLON TEA Packed m Wooden Chest for DELIVERY to U.K. 2 LBS (chest) $7.25 3 LBS (chest) $9.5019 words
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Article1219 1948-01-27 8 Official Figures For 1947 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, (By Air Mail). OFFICIAL figures for 1947 trade between Britain and Malaya, now available, show that Britain m that year bought Malayan rubber worth £20,386,002. This was for 8,812,983 centals of 100 lbs. each. It compared with1,219 words
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Article, Illustration36 1948-01-27 8 l»r«feJMf CJEJL Joad explains a working model of British railways to youngsters at the Schoolboys' Exhibition m London. The professor had just opened the exhibition, m the New Horticultural Hall. Westminster. The railway model cost £3,000.36 words
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498 1948-01-27 8 PAPERS, books, magazinesn es and manuscripts from Malaya will join the original signed copies of the American Articles of Confederation, Declaration of liulvpendence and Constitution m the Washington Library of Congress as the result of a visit to South- East Asia by Mr.498 words
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Article60 1948-01-27 8 NEW YORK, Monday.— Tin prices held at 94 cents a pound last week. The United States Department of Commerce proposed an export quota of 125,000 net tons of tinplate m the second quarter of 1948, as part of its drive to conserve tin for stockpile Restrictions60 words
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Advertisement456 1948-01-27 8 ■choose from A by CONSTELLATION 2/101/TfS o» tht M/m*oo 9i»¥iti J _____f3**7Lo'i-___^^_s _B_____w H^___w Singapore— Sydney km^l "*^J! _^o_tvl The dual Constellation and Flying _^*"3| P___toV I optrjting meet '^~^^^J^*^ pnsent day conditions with the ut- /^____k^v^v^2sl^__s most utility and economy, *^PVm( ■k^^%S____T maintaining British pre-eminence m ///>|gwJ H^^K___RInternational air456 words
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Advertisement241 1948-01-27 8 __i^^___^^t^ v A Baby's first year how vital it Is. In thW H short period, what hopes and fears are Is he gaining weight is his flesh firm and healthy are sound bones forming m I that little body miniature of the man to be? Happy Mothers all over the241 words
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Miscellaneous505 1948-01-27 8 The contract in today's deal closed hand, than for four hearts was not highly desirable, but With the spade lead going through since the declarer had some help the king-Jack. This was tru* on the opening lead, he should enough, but actually there was have come out all right. >505 words
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1211 1948-01-27 9 NURSE ELIZABETH - NURSE ELIZABETH MOTHERCRAFT IN MALAYA By fHILDREN'S behaviour is more an indication of Growth than of Moral Progress, but there is often confusion m parents 1 minds about this. 1 Tired" writes: I have 3 children, aged 4, 2V2 ana 1, and I1,211 words
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Article, Illustration19 1948-01-27 9 An exquisite dress of blue tv lie and shimmering sapphire embroidery designed by Acquer and modelled by Zena Marshall.19 words
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448 1948-01-27 9 ANE of the reasons why the Blood Transfusion D c p t. holds such low stocks of blood, is that the women of Singapore will not respond to repeated appeals to come forward. They are afraid to #ive their Blood because they believe448 words
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Article, Illustration20 1948-01-27 9 Kuih Bn lye models a peasant dress by Alice of California at the showing of American fashions m Paris recently.20 words
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539 1948-01-27 9 Ten Cents Worth: Fun With Ice-Cream AT one time ice-cream or other frozen confections were seldom seen m this country except m restaurants, but lately there seems to have been a positive outbreak of ice-cream sellers around here and I daresay elsewhere m Malaya. Although you may wonder just how539 words
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Advertisement110 1948-01-27 9 TIBS V^- X^jjJteU- /^*&y*(\) \"j ,> J H a PPy Dreams V l lurd r yo«»»8 ra*ctl— well developed, glowing will* be«ltk ttd. X^^f^**^^/ although he deep* bit bead off. be* full of fun and vitality ia bit waking moment*, lit became he'« LACTOGE.N baby.' LACTOCEN provide*, m a form110 words
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Advertisement412 1948-01-27 9 /JmIIjC, Qjf st/lni/t {<tty I PAN A TOOTH PASfE ITANA help*; vur smile r>v thor»>ui;hlv iii-.uun- md M II politning youi eclh. Am 1 ll' \S n m- lii ..--ua grano n makes your moutr 'cci n<x«t. itn massagt .hi, IPANA nclps MM fmn, ncalttiy y< Sole Agents: xWI^TVv Mal.-iysi.in412 words
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Article, Illustration1510 1948-01-27 10 Airmail - OUR LONDON LETTER tells of freak weather, floods, jood shortage, poverty and inflation m England...of Communist Manifesto handouts at street corners...of a man who murdered his wife because she was stealing my cigarettes.'' By Airmail WHEN I travelled up from the west in the Cornish Riviera yesterday the brown waters1,510 words
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Advertisement389 1948-01-27 10 SHOWING f A Xf| A 1/ Phone 11 am -145-1. If. I AIHAT 340 8.45 and 9.30 p m. ri tr% FOR BOOKWGS NOW SHOWING Fascinating Drama of Human Conflict. KAIKI^IA KUv. \y n w,mw TREVOR HOWARD V|| Ufpi. RICHARD CARLSON CIl with REGINALD TATE R^ L.Mflri BEATRICE VARLEY ■S*389 words
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Advertisement347 1948-01-27 10 AMERICAN MAIL LINE FAST DIRECT SERV1CIf Lm Antfle* San FnncHoo Portland Smlllf Van.-Mi-" "JAVA MAIL" Singapore >» >ort -AMERICAN MAIL" loads "ate fei» For Freight <& passage please apply toAgMts;— GUTHRIE CO.. LTD. Phone bi SI EVERETT ORIENT LINE Milt or Saigon. Hongkong, S'hal m/s Studding Sail 6 for Hongkong347 words
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Miscellaneous119 1948-01-27 10 RADIO MALAYA (S'FORl 10.55 a.m. to 12 noon Schools' Broadcast: 1 p.m. .Radio Orch.; 1.40 Rhythm Artie Shaw; 2.00 Close; 8.15 New*. Topical Talk Announcements; 8 30 Light Music; 9.00 "Jane Eyre"; 9.45 Talk; 10.00 Listeners' Post 11.00 News, Close. RADIO MALAYA K.L 1 p.m. See Spore. 8.35 Just Jive-119 words
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Miscellaneous129 1948-01-27 10 Moeran, Arthur Bliss; 11.30 Newi <fc News Analysis; 11.45 University Programme. Medicine: (Intro, talk by Sir Prancis Fraser): 'A Specialist Surgeon" by Prof. O. Jefferson; 12.05 Close. RADIO AUSTRALIA Two Stations: 9.30 a.m. Star Parade; 9.50 Musical Comedy Gems; 10.00 Adelaide Descriptions of Fourth Test India v. Australia; 10.40 Requests;129 words
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Miscellaneous162 1948-01-27 10 Groups; 8.30 News, Cricket, Resume; 8.40 Music for Millions; 9 00 Australia Day by Day; 9.10 Music from the Films; 9.20 See 5 10 p.m.; 9.30 Dudley Cantrell Band; 10 p.m. See 9 p.m.; 10.11 Ballad Singer— Essie Ackland, 10.15 See 5.30 p.m.; 10.25 Ught RADIO SEAC I I 8162 words
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Article260 1948-01-27 11 LONDON, By Airmail.—" levity in negotiation which is impossble to condone" is how sir Andrew McFadyean deputising for Sir John Hay (now in Malaya; as chairman of Ledang Bahru Ltd.. describes the Government's conduct of the Genera tariff negotiations with the United States. *n»e recent tariff260 words
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Article132 1948-01-27 11 From Onr Own Correspondent LONDON, (By Airmail). The production target of United Temiang (FMS) Rubber Estates Ltd. this year corresponds to dcuble the company's pre-war output, it is disclosed by Mr. R. P. McNair Scott, chairman of the company, in his statement accompanying the accounts132 words
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Article34 1948-01-27 11 Sungei Besi Mines Ltd. announce the following output figures for the quarter ending Dec. 31. 1947: Sungei Besi Section, 1,991 piculs; Pelepah Section 1.210 piculs; Pelepah Section (Tributors). 201 piculs.34 words
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171 1948-01-27 11 From Oar Own Correspondent LONDON, By Airmail. Claim* for war damage and for losses under the war risks insurance scheme on behalf of Brannston (Malavi Rubber Eatates Ltd. amount to the equivalent of £61 5T9 says Mr. P. R. Rutherford, the chairman in171 words
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Article164 1948-01-27 11 LONDON, (By Airmail) Revival of trade m the Par East, accompanied by an active sellers' market, has brought improving fortunes to many companies domiciled there, says The Financial Times. Post-war recovery was very marked m the case of the Borneo Company which carries on general trading164 words
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Advertisement634 1948-01-27 11 MANSHRD CO., LTD. (Incoruorateo it SLactDore) BLUE FUNNEL LINE SAILINGS FROM O.&. AND U.S.A. "Tit»n" Dot from UK Feb. 5 "WieuV Hue from UK Feb. 5 ••Prometheus" Due from U.8.A Feb. 7 "Mnh" Du» from U.K. Feb. 9 INGS FOB UVKRFOOL r,H«ROW AND CONTINENTAL PORT? "1 lomi-aon" Sail* for Liverpool634 words
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Advertisement340 1948-01-27 11 PRESIDENT LINE SAILINGS TO NEW KOKK AND BOSTON via INDIA EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORT*> Freight OnlT MOUNT MINSFIELD Singapore Arr. Jan 31 Pt Swell. Feb. 6 Penang Feo 9 PEES POLK Singapore Feb. 5 Prnang Ftb 9 LYKES ORIENT LINE tfreci to HOUSTON. MOBILE. NEW ORLEANS 39 OAY8 STRAITS /OCL» s/s340 words
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Advertisement440 1948-01-27 11 Shippers and othen Interested In Shipping Intellxmce are referred to advertisements in Col. < and 7 opposite pare and to Shipping Notice on Pace 2 P&O and BRITISH INDIA p&o U. K. LINE xt ANTON FEB. 27TH-29TH LOMION TREVETHOE FEB. SOTH GENOA, LONDON. ROTTERDAM TREVAYLOR MAR. 2fiTH ...GENOA A LONDON440 words
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Advertisement480 1948-01-27 11 ELLERMAN KLAVENev; BUCKNALL RLAVENFS -> HAVRE, LONDON *££S? ANTWERP "CITY OF KHARTOUM" "BOUGAIHVIUE" Dae Singapore It Mar. e Sin s .ipor* 1 war. iMNk McALISTER CO., LTD. li.ci' morn PnONF S906 boustead&co.ltd! LLOYDS AGENTS Agent* for Matayo Ratlwav* GLEN LINF SALEN sim r:KN LTV* c For Aneeles San r~fl>i|a Safllnfs480 words
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Article, Illustration928 1948-01-27 12 ARTHUR MAILEY - INDIA FIGHT BACK GRIMLY AT ADELAIDE 299 For Five At Close Of Play ARTHUR MAILEY By 'Exclusive to the Straits Times ADELAIDE, Monday. FACED with the Australian total of 674, India, having lost two wickets on Saturday for only six runs, fought back gallantly m the Fourth Test today and,928 words
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Article, Illustration20 1948-01-27 12 Mr. S. B. Palmer leads m Bronze Flash (Baeby up), winner of the third race at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.20 words
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Article95 1948-01-27 12 Australia— lst. Inns. 674 INDIA— Ist Inn*. ManJutd b McCool 49 Sarwal* b Miller 1 Sen b Miller Amarnath c Brxlman b lan Johnson M Haxarc not oat IM Gul Mahomed »t Tallon b lan Johnson 4 Phadkar not out 77 Estnw 14 Total (for 5 wkte.) 299 BOWLINGReuter - 95 words
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Article152 1948-01-27 12 COLOMBO, Monday. HTHE Malayan badminton 1 players swept the board m the third match of their tour against a team of the Badminton Association of Ceylon. They easily annexed all the five games played. The visitors gave the local players another exhibition of their prowess,Reuter - 152 words
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Article144 1948-01-27 12 LONDON. Monday. J)RAW for the fifth round of the P. A. Cup. made today, resulted as follows: Tottenham H. v. Leicester C; Blackpool v. Colchester U.; ManI Chester U. v. Charlton A Middlesbrough v. Derby C Southampton v. Swlndon T. Queens Park R. v. LutonReuter - 144 words
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Article86 1948-01-27 12 npHE Royal Singapore Golf x Club's January Medal competition, played at Bukit Timah on Saturday and Sunday, resulted in a win for J. K. Shaser with a nett score of 71. The ball sweep played in conjunction with the medal competition resulted in a win for I.86 words
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Article36 1948-01-27 12 TODAV HOCKEY: S.H.A. tourney— Devonshire Kept. v. Indians, St. George's lid, 5 p.m.; Cable I Wireless v. Colts, Thomson Road, 5 p.m. TABLE TENNIS: Indian Association T. Chung Hwa Institution, Short Street, 6 p.m.36 words
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Article56 1948-01-27 12 MADISON, Wisconsin, Monday. Jack Kramer took an 11 9 lead 'm his professional tennis series against Bobby Riggs, when he won 6—4,6 4, 6—o6 0 yesterday. Th e second was the first "love" set con- i ceded m their tour. In an- other game Dinny Pails beat PanchoUP - 56 words
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Article28 1948-01-27 12 BASLE, Monday. The Canadian Olympic ice hockey team were beaten by five goals to eight m their second game against the Swiss national side yesterday.— U.P.UP - 28 words
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Article68 1948-01-27 12 MELBOURNE, MondayAdrian Quist won the men's singles title of the Australian lawn tennis championships, defeating John Brom- wich 4, 3— 6—3, 2—6, 6—36 3 m the final. Mrs. Nancy Bolton, who on Saturday won the women's singles, today won the women's doubles m partnership with Mrs. C. Long.Reuter; Reuter-AAP - 68 words
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Article33 1948-01-27 12 PONTRESINA Switzerland, Monday.— The Norwegian skier, Borghild Nishin, won the pre-Olym-pic women's international Slalom race (300 metres) from Olympic contestants of five countries. Her time was 1 mm. 2.3 sec— U.P.UP - 33 words
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Article47 1948-01-27 12 PHOENIX, Arizona, Monday. Bobby Locke of South Africa won th e $10,000 Phoenix open golf tournament with a record score of 268 for 72 holes, being one stroke ahead of Jimmy Demaret of California. Lloyd Mangrum of Chicago was third, with 270.— U.P. and A.P.AP; UP - 47 words
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Article352 1948-01-27 12 From VERNON MORGAN ST. MORITZ, Monday. COMPETITORS from 30 nations are gathered m this attractive snowclad town for the Winter Olympic Games— the first Olympiad to be held for 1 12 years which the Swiss President will declare open! on Friday. The town is packedReuter - 352 words
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Article87 1948-01-27 12 Malaya In Thomas Cup Semi-Finals MALAYA, being the sole entry m the Pacific Zone, has entered the semi-finals of the Thomas Cup international badminton tournament, which will be played m London.; Neither Australia nor New Zealand has entered the competition. Malaya, therefore automatically gets into the semi-final round together with87 words
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Article216 1948-01-27 12 Weights for four races for t'i« second day. Fb. 4. haw issued and are a.s fol'ows: Hors (hM Ii DN I; Kur«. OLYMPIC FLAME !> 00 AMVIXA 8.13 WILLOUGHBY 8.08 HAYDEE 8 07 WIRRA 8.06 MR. CHIPS 8 06 SCARLET <lat»' Sprite) 8 05 CAMPANILE 8.04 WHISPERING216 words
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Article676 1948-01-27 12 ALLEYNIAN - By ALLEYNIAN AMONG the new importations running at tne coming Ipoh races are four English-bred horses —Sunbeam II, Willoughby, Kaiserine and Fair Flower. Below are notes on their breeding and racing records which should prove useful to punters. All four horses are *n claas Sunbeam676 words
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Article488 1948-01-27 12 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Monday. A RECORD total of 114 horses have been handicapped A for Saturday, the first day of the Perak Turf Club a January-February Meeting. There will be fields of 15 m three races and of 14 m four events. The smal-488 words
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Advertisement258 1948-01-27 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from pa«e 6) WANTED TO PURCHASE. WANTED CAPSTAN. preferably double acting geared type, nruiv by Phone 2312. WANTED Hillman Minx 10 or Austin 10 1946/47 Model Communicate to Wing Kwong Companv. 145. Middle Rd., Tel. 801C6 :ri or 8 HP. Austin or Ford Siuoon Car model not258 words
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Advertisement18 1948-01-27 12 T he famous I^\TRADEMARK Bp is found only on dunlop 1&m1 &m TVRTQ Jo IIIf Ii 9 MKBamPi18 words
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Miscellaneous17 1948-01-27 12 SINGAPORE TIDES Today: High water, 10.56 a.m. (10.1ft), midnight. Tomorrow: 0.35 a.m. (9.1ft), I 11.44 a.m. (10.5ft).17 words
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