The Straits Times, 11 December 1948
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Title Section19 1948-12-11 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 WELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1948. ir PRICE TEN CENTS.19 words
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Article364 1948-12-11 1 Protection Of Life And Property Only SHANGHAI, Friday. VICE-ADMIRAL BADGER, commander of the United States Western Pacific Fleet, announced today that United States Marines would move shortly to Shanghai to protect American lives and essential property, including electric power plants. "But", he told a Press conference,UP - 364 words
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Article304 1948-12-11 1 LONDON, Fri. MR. Churchill m the House of Commons today said that the advance of Communism m China seemed to be gaining momentum every day. "I hope it will be made clear that British forces will defend Hong Kong from any assault" he added. "I cannotUP - 304 words
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Article23 1948-12-11 1 BERLIN, Fri.— Soviet zone potters are exporting porcelain statues of Buddha to In :i:;*. according to a Press reports here.— Reuter.Reuter - 23 words
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Article136 1948-12-11 1 NEW-TYPE BOMB, SAY REDS TIENTSIN, Fri. 'THE Communist radio I today broadcast a report that the Nationalists were using "a new type of bomb which caused destruction for areas of five miles." The disclosure va* made m an announcement admitting heavy Red losses In the battle of Hsuchow. Warfront despatches,Reuter; AP; UP - 136 words
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Article33 1948-12-11 1 NEW YORK, Fri. Approximately 2,500 Chinese universities have been left virtually penniless by the crisis m China and are threatened with deportation unless they -eceive immediate monetary aid. —U.P. lUP - 33 words
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Article93 1948-12-11 1 WASHINGTON, Fri. Mr. Truman will meet Madame Chiang Kai-shek late today to hear her appeal for greater American aid. But there are no Indications m administration circles that promises of large-scale aid would be forthcoming from the President. High Chinese official* have revealed that Madame Chiang IsUP - 93 words
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Article, Illustration40 1948-12-11 1 MARCH PAST: After six months' initial training the 93rd. Rifle Squadron, R.A.F. Regiment (Malaya) made a fine showing when they marched past the A.O.C. Malaya, Air Vice-Marshal A. C. Sanderson, at Sembawan* yesterday. Story and other pictures m pace 7.40 words
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197 1948-12-11 1 TOKYO TO MALAYA "Can Send All You Can Buy" JAPAN would be able Singapore and Malaya stated at General MacAri Singapore and Malaya would find "no problem of supply or willingness to sell" either on the part of the headquarters or of the Japanese, a spokesman said. "However," he continued,197 words
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Article, Illustration64 1948-12-11 1 BUDAPEST, Fri. Istvan Dobl, once a landless peasant and now Left-wing President of the Hungarian Smallholders Party, was today named Prime Minister. He succeeds Lajos Dinnyes who resigned yesterday.— Reuter. 1 The President of the Malayan Indian Congress (Mr. Budh Singh) who leaves for IndiaReuter - 64 words
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Article124 1948-12-11 1 "NO WAR IF U.N. IS BACKED" PARIS, Fri. DR. H. V. Evatt (Australian Minister for External Affairs) today predicted that the "United Nations will succeed m stopping drifts toward war" if the world's T>eoples support it loyally. He said: "This is a time of cynicism and defeatism, largely because 0.UP - 124 words
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Article122 1948-12-11 1 MORTARS TO 'CHASE BANDITS' Prom Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. BRITISH Army security forces are making increasing use of mortar fire to flush areas into which terrorists escape from pursuing troops, says an Army release. Both two-inch and threeinch mortars are included m the normal equipment of all infantry122 words
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Article75 1948-12-11 1 LONDON, Fri. The King, suffering from an arterial ail- 1 ment m his legs, is reported to be spending much of his time m bed. He has not left Buckingham Palace since his illness was announced on Nov. 23. A high authority denied today, however, thatAP - 75 words
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143 1948-12-11 1 THE desirability of s 17 strategic points i region to aid air search been suggested by tl Committee of the Regie tationing helicopters at In the South East Asia and rescue operations has tie Search and Rescue >nal Aviation Conference m New Delhi. The places143 words
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Article92 1948-12-11 1 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Fri.— lt is understood that the. working committee of the International Tin Study Group meets shortly In Washington to make definite proposals regarding international agreement which was decided upon m principle m October. The Metal Bulletin is of i opinion that92 words
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Article191 1948-12-11 1 CALCUTTA, Fri. MR. Justice R. Pal, who sat on the Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal, said today that he could not share the view of the Chinese Judge that the United States Supreme Court's decision to hear appeals was a dangerous precedent. Mr. Justice Pal dissentedReuter - 191 words
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Article60 1948-12-11 1 LOS ANGELES, Fri.—Astronomers who have waited 20 years to probe a billion light years into space through the 200-inch lent of the world's largest telescope at Palomar University must wait another year, because of an error of twenty- million ths of an inch. It will take almost anotherReuter - 60 words
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Article, Illustration491 1948-12-11 1 MRS. BELCHER COLLAPSES A T TRIBUNAL LONDON, Friday. MRS. John Belcher ("Lulu") wife of the Par- liamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade, finished her evidence m tears at the London corruption tribunal today and collapsed after leaving the courtroom. As she turned to leave the witness stand at theReuter; AP - 491 words
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Article135 1948-12-11 2 IYR. Theodor Hera, S7 -year-old physician, claims to have removed his own appendix, then to have g one home and looked after himself and his patients. He said that he performed the operation "out of professional curiosity" and was able to get up almost immediatelyUP - 135 words
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Article46 1948-12-11 2 BELFAST, Frl,— A general election In Northern Ireland Is almost certain to follow the inauguration of the Eire Republic hi Jan. 16. The Prime Minister (Sir. Basil Brooke) plans an early demonstration of Ulster's will to remain as part of the United Kincdom.— Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Article26 1948-12-11 2 HONG KONG. Fri. Fire destroyed the compass room of the Van Heutsz, piracy victim of Dec. 15, 1947, during dockyard repairs— Reuter AAP.Reuter; Reuter-AAP - 26 words
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Article17 1948-12-11 2 LONDON. FrL Russia has offered to export plywood to Britain for furniture production AP.AP - 17 words
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Article55 1948-12-11 2 LONDON, Frl. Mrs. ViJaya Lakshmi Pandit (Indian Ambassador to tne Soviet Union) was guest of honour last night at a reception given by the Indian High Commissioner m London. She had a long talk with Madame Georsrt Zarubin (wife of the Soviet Ambassador m London) and also withReuter - 55 words
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Article49 1948-12-11 2 WASHINGTON, Frl. The Indian dancer Uday Shanker leaves Washington today after a visit which has aroused keen interest m social and cultural circles. Mr. and Mrs. Shanker have visited widely among the artistic, social and diplomatic sections of the capital and have been most cordially received.— Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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Article47 1948-12-11 2 OTTAWA, Prt Biahop I Stephen Neil (secretary general of the World Council of Churches) says that young Communists are convinced they will change the world within 15 years. Christian youth must get the same fever for Christianity as Communists have for Communism. -A. P.47 words
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Article26 1948-12-11 2 LONDON. FrL DRINCESS Elisabeth's son, > who one day may rule I Britain, will be christened at Buckingham Palace next Wednesday— A P.26 words
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Advertisement698 1948-12-11 2 NOTICES BRITISH STORES DISPOSAL BOARD (STORE) ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF DISPOSALS. FAR EASTERN AREA (M.Qg.) The following Tenders hav<> been Issued during the past week: SINGAPORB AREA:— Tender 566. Closing date 13/12/48. Clothing 8orap Leather. Rubber and Canvas. Generating 8ct. Petrol Electric Sets, Marine Enptnes. Marine Craft 6oares. Scrap698 words
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Advertisement730 1948-12-11 2 NOTICES' THE AUTOMOBILE j ASSOCIATION OF MALATA It ha* been decided by the Executive Council of the A. A.M. that thp concession accorded to Dre-war members of rejoining the Association without payment of Entrance Fee will be continued only until the 3 1st Dec.. 1948. THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD NOTICE730 words
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Advertisement766 1948-12-11 2 NOTICES W A RNI M G ROLEX STERNA Direct Imports of watches front Switzerland are severely restricted and this has caused a shortage of Rolex and E-erna watches, the I two most accurate and dependable timekeepers known In Malaya. Every Rolex and Sterna sold ,by us hat been specially made766 words
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Advertisement233 1948-12-11 2 SPECIAL XMAS ANNOUNCEMENT BEAUTY SPECIALIST JUST ARRIVED Commencing Monday 13th December phone for your facial appointment STRAPLSS BRASSIERES FOR EVERY WEAR DOUCET Mrs TOMMY* THOMSON 2nd FL. O.H. BLDO. 18 BATTERY RD. STORE. TEL. 7997 Short of "WHISKY" corn* to THE TAVERN (European Residential Hotel) (Open to non-Residents) First Class233 words
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Advertisement435 1948-12-11 2 ii i r ll v -~.v i m 'ROMANCE ON THE HIGH SEAS' k M A Warner Bm' iU. JL JL MJL PV^F TECHNICOLOR MUSICAL! Te-nite at Mld-nlt« SMITHS MOTOR ACCESSORIES ITD. -"""£."58* A Itth Centnry-Fox Technicolor Musical Hit! QUEENS THEATRE Te-day— 2. 5.45 A 9. 1S p.m. /V^^^^ /o<^Wr\435 words
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Article488 1948-12-11 3 High Hopes Are Unrealised LAPSTONE, New South Wales, Friday. A FEELING of futility and frustration was prevalent today amongst most members of the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far Eastj whose two-week conference ends here tomorrow. High hopes expressed in the conference's opening stages that something worthwhileReuter; Reuter-AAP - 488 words
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Article69 1948-12-11 3 TOKYO, Fri. OVER 80,000 seamen today Stood ready to strike tonight if their union's demands to shipowners for better conditions were not met by midnight. If the strike occurs, over 500 ships will be tied up m Japanese ports and the supply to factories of muchneededUP - 69 words
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Article129 1948-12-11 3 TOKYO, rrl. A GENERAL election In Japan next month la now almost a certainty. The Prime Minister, Mr. Yoshida, yesterday rejected a proposal by Opposition parties to postpone the Diet's dissolution. Mr. Inukal will succeed the former Prime Minster, Hltoshl Ashlda, as president of theReuter; UP - 129 words
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Article61 1948-12-11 3 WASHINGTON. Fri.— Pre- si dent Truman yesterday denounced the Republicancontrolled Un American Activities Committee as a "dead committee" and forecast its dissolution by the newly-elected Democratic Congress. Representative Chard Nixon a member of the committee, commented that. In the liRht of its discoveries, "theReuter - 61 words
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Article37 1948-12-11 3 NEW YORK, Fri.— The executive director of the United Nations Children's Fund (Mr. Maurice Pate) says the first supplies from the fund will start moving to Germany and Northern China this month.— A.P.AP - 37 words
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Article27 1948-12-11 3 WASHINGTON. Fri. President Truman told a Press conference yesterday that the report on the Bikini atomic bomb test would remain a top secret.— U.P.UP - 27 words
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122 1948-12-11 3 WASHINGTON, Friday. THE United States Air Force announced today that a Troop Carrier Wing will transfer this month from Japan to Berlin, and that 1,050 men will be added to the unit before it arrives m Europe. This will make a total t ttve transportReuter; UP - 122 words
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Article14 1948-12-11 3 WASHINGTON, Fri.— The population of the United States on Oct. 1 was 147,280,000.—AJ.14 words
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Article90 1948-12-11 3 TOKYO, Fri. Fthe home recipe programme of the Japan Broadcasting: Company has many listeners, there is probably a large number of sick people In Tokio today. It all started when a Mrs. Katsumata broadcast her recipe for making Chinese noodles a few days ago. In her notesReuter - 90 words
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Article137 1948-12-11 3 SYDNEY, FrL n USSiA is snapping up j Australian wool at auc- j tions without worrying about price. The result Is that spectacular prices are being paid for superfine wool. Nobody knows whether Russia is buying for herself or for the big mills of Czechoslovakia, PolandReuter; AP - 137 words
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Article, Illustration42 1948-12-11 3 SHE SHOCKED THE DUCKS: Underwater ballet girl Mary Dwight, 17, surprised ducks at Weekiwachee Springs, Florida, U.S., when she tried to feed them from beneath the surface. They soon got used to it. however, and began to quack for more. A.P. picture.AP - 42 words
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Article264 1948-12-11 3 SIDNEY, Friday. A USTRALIANS are once again beginning to con- sider Japan as a menace to their continent. And this fear is based on the United States' "get soft" policy in Japan. The general feeling among Australian leaders Is thai America will build up Japan's armed forcesAP - 264 words
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Article177 1948-12-11 3 JAPAN'S COMBINES BROKEN WASHINGTON, Fri. rE United States announced yesterday that the breaking up of Japanese combines had been largely carried out. The announcement was made following a Soviet proposal to the Far Eastern Commission to set up a new system of International control to prevent the revival of Japan'sReuter - 177 words
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Article90 1948-12-11 3 WASHINGTON, Fri. A scathing attack on discrimination against and segregation of Negroes in the U.S. capital is contained In a report by a committee of civic leaders from all sections of America. It asserts that in Washington: Coloured babies are almost twice as likely to die asReuter - 90 words
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Article40 1948-12-11 3 HONG KONG, Fri.— The United States aircraft carrier Tarawa and the destroyers Hawkins and Buckley will leave here for Singapore early next week. The vessels are from Tsingtao. They are on an unofficial operational tour. U.P.UP - 40 words
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33 1948-12-11 3 LONDON, Fri.— Air Commodore Richard Atcherley. Commander of the R.A.F College at Cranwell, has been appointed Air Officer Commanriing-in- Chief of the Royal Pakistan Air Force.— Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Advertisement210 1948-12-11 3 ARIEL the name that means most to Motor Cyclists Distributors: Ccorge Lee Motors, Singapore. Segamat Store b Agency, K. Lumpur. Hock Hoe Co., Ipoh. Segamat Store tr Agency, Penang. Heng Seng b Co., Kota Bhjm. Factory Representatives T. V. MITCHELL CO. LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PENANC just right/ Just right210 words
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Advertisement148 1948-12-11 3 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. "HAVI YOU ORDEKD YOUR XMAS TURKEY?" kJS^S| Now Available Mtm FURS WMn B Baby Leopard, Snow w5*J ly Leopard, Persian Lamb M Seal Coats etc, etc. p f '"i N 1 1/ c ar petsp ets A 1 anc Wr BOKHARA CARPETS Kashans Kir mans148 words
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261 1948-12-11 4 BATAVIA, Friday. THE Indonesian Republican Government ha made a new suggestion through the Unite< Nations Good Offices Committee for a resumption of formal talks with the Dutch to solve the deadlock m the three-year-cd dispute. The new suggestion was said to be m aAP - 261 words
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Article115 1948-12-11 4 NSW DELHI Frl DOLICE used ►ear gas in 1 clashes with the militant Hindu organisation. Rashtriyaswayam Sewak Sangha. The movement has launched a civil disobedience camDalKn in support ox its avowed aid to establish a Hindu State. Four hundred arrests were reDorted from various Darts ofReuter - 115 words
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Article91 1948-12-11 4 LONDON, Fri A force of nine Royal Air Force Lincoln bombers last night flew through 800 miles of fierce thunderstorms, in a second effort to drop an atom bomb on warships of the Home Fleet. The attack marked the start of a new phase In theReuter - 91 words
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Article71 1948-12-11 4 A 52-year-old Chinese woman. Tan Ah Swee. was fined SI, 500 by the Fourth Police Court Magistrate (Mr. M. H. MacDougal) yesterday fur possessing 654 pounds of cigars, on which duty amounting to $652 had not been paid. Tan was arrested in Urn Chu Kang Road on71 words
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Article76 1948-12-11 4 The Dutch authorities have granted permission to the Pacific Overseas Airways (Slam) to operate a service j between Bangkok and the Republican capital of Jogjakarta. The service will provide the Republic with its first Dutchapproved commercial air link with the outside world, says Associated Press76 words
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Article50 1948-12-11 4 For possessing 100 packets of leaf opium valued at $150, on Nov. 7, a b9-year-old Chinese, Teng Teow Kway was yesterday sentenced by the Second District Jud^e (Mr. J. L. McFall) to one month's simple imprisonment. The opium was m two packets tied round Teng's ankles.50 words
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Article, Illustration26 1948-12-11 4 HY. DICK WHITTINGTON: The film star Uy HaieH, reputed to have the longest legs m British films, will appear as Dick WluttJngton m pantomime. Renter picture.Reuter - 26 words
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Article113 1948-12-11 4 CAUGHT NAPPING AGAIN HONOLULU. Kri. PEARL Harbour has been caught napping again. This time, it was by America's biggest bomber, the B36, which flew unobserved past Honolulu and dropped a "bomb load" m nearby waters. None of the high commanders here knew anything about the flight until it was announced113 words
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Article64 1948-12-11 4 The Federation and Singapore produced more that 40,000 cwt. of soap In October. Nearly three-fourths of this quantity was made In Singaapore. Malayan Imports of soap that month totalled 2,600 cwt (washing) and 30,767 m. (toilet)— mainly shipped from the United Kingdom. Exports of 17,600 cwt. of washing64 words
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957 1948-12-11 4 THE following were successful candidates In the theory of music examinations at the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music held in Singapore. In October: Grade I:— Passed with merit: Lolitha Baratham, Mary FoneJ. Passed with distinction: Jean Chew, Daisy Rodrlgues, Juniper Foo,957 words
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Advertisement340 1948-12-11 4 I Ainas CHEER i .^t^WW^— i I nSSk Singapore Distributor: ROYal THE MARDEN CO. Waßßamt moloekj lfcWwL LIU Insurant* |^^^&gi I_. 0^ !mm 9k mm%^SLmmm\. Have you thought of buying lK>?>£i<ss&aM jfK life Insurance at a kedal or a tOvwaffinaGß Chemist shn D You can at j»v appointment to U&ik^^k.340 words
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Advertisement433 1948-12-11 4 tout* mmmum Can De used witnout t< of causing (Jaust.c embrittlement as it contains no soda or chemicals of mineral origin. After removing scale it maintains a protective coating which prevents further scale formation. The cost is small and ofTset many times m saving m fuel, repairs and cleaning The433 words
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Article, Illustration398 1948-12-11 5 ONG ASKS FOR PLEBISCITE ON PENANG SECESSION A MOTION by Mr. T. W. Ong advocating the re-union of the Straits Settlements of Singapore, Penang and Malacca was postponed until next Friday, when an adjourned meeting will debate it, at the annual meeting of the Straits Chinese British Association m Singapore398 words
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335 1948-12-11 5 W. V.S Chief On Tour Of Army Centres By Our Woman Correspondent ADY Anne Hunloke. head of the Overseas Department of the Women's Voluntary Services, has just completed an extensive tour of W.V.S. units m the Federation and Singapore. She has decided that servicemen In the outlying units of the335 words
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211 1948-12-11 5 From Our Malay Correspondent A GROUP of Malay evacuees from Southern Slam who arrived at Alor Star on Thursday spent four days without food in th« Junglt. The party consisted 6f M men and eight woman. Tnelr trek fro&i Patanl to211 words
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Article95 1948-12-11 5 Ng Bock Ltm, a young Chinese pleaded not guilty yesterday in the First District Court to having broken into his slaters house In Tras Street on Nov. 26. He was also charged with having stolen from the house $245 in cash, one radio set, one gold hairpin95 words
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Article95 1948-12-11 5 Tan Yong Sang, a 30-year-old Chinese, pleaded guilty In the First District Court, yesterday to two charges of cheating. He was alleged to have cheated Leek Chock Teow of New Market Road of $2,300 on Dec. 3 and Urn Chlew Peng of Beach Road of $20095 words
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Article36 1948-12-11 5 Malayan tin metal export In long tons during November amounted to 3.284, a decrease of 1.403 on the October figure. Cumulative tin exports for the year Including November stand at 45,461 long tons.36 words
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305 1948-12-11 5 T»HK president of the Straits Chinese British 1 Association (Singapore) told the annual general meeting of the Association last night that 1948 had been a unique one, not only in the history of the Colony of Singapore but also in the history of the305 words
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Article64 1948-12-11 5 PENANG. FrL THE Chinese Chamber of Commerce meeting: this evening unanimously decided to support the move for the secession of Penanc Kom the Federation of aiaya. The meeting- elected Mr. Oh Honr Seng, their vicepresident to represent the Chamber at the public meeting called for Monday afternoon64 words
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Article154 1948-12-11 5 A BILL to amend the Municipal Elections Ordinance to allow residents without property qualifications to register as voters Is likely to be introduced by the Progressive Party through one of the Unofficial members at the first meeting of the Legislative Council next year. This broadening154 words
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Article82 1948-12-11 5 Work is in progress to extend Singapore's teltphon* services to meet the growing demand for more lines in the centra) and outlying areas. At present the Oriental Telephone and Electric Company is installing 5,000 pew lines in '.ts head office In Hill Street. bringing its capacity82 words
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Article17 1948-12-11 5 Family remittances lo China during November were $421,647 from Singapore and $442,540 from the Federation.17 words
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Advertisement205 1948-12-11 5 Prepared to repair the consequences tof neglect Decay, your dentist will tell you. it the common cause of most dental trouble*. Extraction tht sequel to neglect can be avoided by professional attention In the Daily Dental Cara with Ipana Keeps away Decay To protect teeth from decay and promote firm205 words
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Advertisement111 1948-12-11 5 aaa^aW.^ Itrtamlltu fcwfv »<M» at The motorbta ot th» world designed th« t^ NEW MORRIS OXFORD. The feature* they uked for art then plat tht traditional .rtlue and reliability of MORKIS. Pterfut NEW anfln* fm Come and <cc h tot rourtelf high performance The MEW |r MORRIS 1 OXFORD Th*111 words
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Article78 1948-12-11 6 Mr. A Mrs. S. K. Sundram A Mrs. N. Ratnam St family, tender their heartfelt thanks to those who sent wreaths, letters <St telegrams of condolence St particularly those who attended the funerals of their beloved son, brother-in-law and husband. Mrs. Daniel K. O. Ltm, and family sincerely thank78 words
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594 1948-12-11 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Sat., Dec. 11, 1948. BERLIN HOLDS THE KEY If there had been expectations that Mr. Bevin, in his review of British foreign policy, would announce a more positive course of action in China, they were hopes that were disappointed. Mr. Bevin devoted to China only five594 words
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Article440 1948-12-11 6 Malaya's friends in the House of Lords are rather too easily discouraged when they find themselves with a case to put Questioned the other day on the war d image compensation scheme, the Minister of State for Colonial Affairs, Lord Listowel, was allowed to extricate himself with the440 words
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Article54 1948-12-11 6 ATHENS, Fri.-Cesare Rublrosa. Dominican diplomatic representative In Switzerland, will appear m the police court today on charges of smuggling foreign currency. The Foreign Office earlier decided not to prosecute Rublrosa because of diplomatic immunity, but changed its mind when l( discovered that he was not acdUP - 54 words
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Article, Illustration18 1948-12-11 6 Federation Studies 1 6 —Photograph by C. A. Gibson-Hill, TELOK BAHANG, ON THE NORTH COAST OF PENANG ISLAND.18 words
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Article1690 1948-12-11 6 TUAN DJEK - TUAN DJEK By SUNDAY, Dec. 5.— Great progress has been made during the last week towards the reformation of our detachment of S.Cs. This is due to the close attention which our particular Brargent has been able to give them. He started the good work by giving1,690 words
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Article330 1948-12-11 6 AID FOR CHINA, NOT FOR CHIANG By Jay Hayden IF President Truman takes the advice of his Secretary of State, Mr. George Marshall, and his leading Far Eastern experts, there will be no more military aid and very little more aid of any sort for China until the Chiang Kai-shek330 words
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Advertisement740 1948-12-11 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. SITUATIONS VACANT EXPERIENCED CLERK with knowledge of accounts required, as departmental chief clerk by prominent English-language newspaper. Preferably with Senior Cambridge or equivalent qualification. Salary $275 p.m. inclusive, for six months probationary period Also vacancies for two able Junior clerks. 10% each way Provident Fund, annual holidays, free740 words
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Advertisement125 1948-12-11 6 7«* £o^4, •One ofttt ol eyes to tut a lifetime You can chew with false teeth walk with a wooden leg, bat never can w» see with a blind eye." This does not mean r Jiat we are to danger of going blind but a warning that we should not125 words
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Advertisement35 1948-12-11 6 R.V.ftf£fl^ (|l*^i OPTICIRH Fellow Institute Ophthalmic Optician* IfcMl Fellow Worshipful Co of Spectacle -Maten (Fngt Freeman of the Ot> of London <</ Appointment to H M Force* South Vast As.v 6 Raffles Place Singapore Pfca*« *****35 words
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442 1948-12-11 7 Huts Destroyed In Pahang From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. EIGHT terrorists were shot dead by police and military patrols m the Federation during the past 48 hours. Two of them were killed during operations yesterday and today m the Sungei Lvi area442 words
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Article, Illustration284 1948-12-11 7 MEN of the 93 Rifle Squadron, R.A.F. Regiment (Malaya), who yesterday paraded before the Air Officer Commanding Malaya (Air Vice-Marshal A. C. Sanderson) were living m kampongs only six i months ago. When the regimental crest was presented at R.A.F. Station, Sembawang, officers and N.C.0.,284 words
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395 1948-12-11 7 "Hope For Stricken World In Mission 's Philosophy" '*THE activities of the Ramakrishn a Mission are inspired by the faith, that people of every race belon g to one great brotherhood and that' they can be brought into communion with each other in a way of life which reconciles and395 words
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Article79 1948-12-11 7 Rates of hire for trishaws m Singapore have been laid down as follows: Distance: 20 cents for any half-mile or fraction of halfmile. Time: $1.50 for one hour, 40 cents for every additional Quarter of an hour. Detention: The hirer may detain the trishaw for i«79 words
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Article, Illustration95 1948-12-11 7 WEIGHT restrictions which compelled the Singapore Traction Company to ignore! many of the standard bus j models produced by manu- facturers, are modified m amendments to the Singapore Traction Ordinance gazetted by Government yesterday. Abolition from trolley buses oi first class and second class accommodation and95 words
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Article83 1948-12-11 7 F costs $300 for a special licence to exhume a corpse within five years from the date of burial, but only $1 for an exhumation after five years. This is shown m an order made by the Governor of Singapore, under the Fees Ordinance gazetted last83 words
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Article152 1948-12-11 7 A MALAYAN Airways' Dakota landed at Kallang Airport on Thursday on one engine. -The other engine had to be stopped when a cylinder cracked 30 miles from Singapore m flight from Kuala LunTpur. The pilot, Captain Brown, cut the engine immediately the trouble developed152 words
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Article54 1948-12-11 7 Round-the-world voyager* Bill Crowe and his wife left Singapore yesterday evening m their 40-foot yacht Lang Syne for Penang after a three-weeks stopover at this port. The couple have already j sailed across the Pacific and now intend visiting South Africa and South America before returning to54 words
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Article37 1948-12-11 7 Rates for 1949 m Singapore Rural area are as follows: assessment, maximum 15 per cent; water rate 2 per cent; education rate 1 per cent; thus making a total consolidated rate of 18 per cent.37 words
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Article315 1948-12-11 7 COLLAPSE of Corporal Ronald Hurst, second accused m the R.A.F. generators case, caused a minor sensation m the Singapore Assize Court yesterday afternoon. He fainted while giving evidence regarding his statement to members of the Special Investigation Branch Of the RAF. As he fell the315 words
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265 1948-12-11 7 Hunt For Buried Treasure In Colony MUNICIPAL engineers are supervising a search for buried treasure m the heart of Singapore. Diagonally, opposite St Andrew's corner and on the >pposlte side of the milk amr >n Stamford Road, a 15-foot-deep hole has been dug m search of treasure alleged to have265 words
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Article21 1948-12-11 7 A Singapore Extra Consta- bulary sergeant yesterday morning found 83 rounds of small arms Japanese arr.munitlon In Racecourse* Road.21 words
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Advertisement174 1948-12-11 7 Autoloading jg|g; 3 2 Autol~*r JyW^/ /mBT For *P«*<lt ««»ootinjt at 12, 16 and g/^Bf i/v^Y speedy tarifets, no other 20 gougti mMKW I MX/ unJ ezCel the Eemin fSk B/ Jmx/ ton Sportsman and /A W"k tMWfJ Model 11. They have every V^fl ftitkA t hin e you ne«d174 words
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Advertisement29 1948-12-11 7 CARR'S f CARLISLE WM QUALITY BISCUITS OCCASIO N S fiOCE AGCNTS o— a M FLINTER S GRINBERG Diamonds and Jewellery TELEPHONE 7923 67. STAMFORD RD.. < Eu Court Bldg) SPORE29 words
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Article, Illustration391 1948-12-11 8 |\R. G. V. Allen, principal-designate of the University of Malaya, speakv ing m Singapore yesterday afternoon, said he would like to see developed m Singapore a school of art with an art gallery and facilities for training potential artists. He was opening the second391 words
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Article211 1948-12-11 8 DENEWED buyin* Dy th« I Continent and Russia has I strengthened the rubber market by about four cents a lb. over last, week's lowest, says Lewis Peat's weekly market report. It is difficult to estimate bow much rubber Russia has bought or what her future requirements211 words
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Article57 1948-12-11 8 Singapore's prison reform inquiry has ended. This was announced on Thursday by the chairman of the Enquiry Commission (Comdr. O. E. W. W. Bayly), who said that the Commissioners would soon sta.rt compiling their report In the course of their investigations, the Commissioners Interviewed prison officials57 words
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Article432 1948-12-11 8 SUNDAY'S: Services In Sin gapore churr.i are as 10 lows: CHURCH Ot ENGLAND: 8t Andrew's Cathedral of Singapore at 7 a.m.- 8 a.m 10 30 a.m 11.15 a.m.. 5.30 p.m 8t George's Garrison Church Tanglin (open 'o civilians) 7.18 a.m. 9 a.m.. 9 45 A.m. 6.30 pm Christ432 words
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Article156 1948-12-11 8 ;CLG.H!TY per cent of all Government and Govern-ment-aided English Bchools m Malaya now have radios And take advantajtt of the service of school broadcasts, announces Radio Malaya According to Radio Malaya's records, the proportion for Singapore is 75 per cent., 24 out of 32 schools being equipped,156 words
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Article51 1948-12-11 8 There were 612 births andj 1 170 deaths m Singapore m the week ended Dec. 4. Infantile mortality for the week was 96.41 per 1,000 births against 69.77 the previous week. The chief causes of deaths m the week were tuberculosis 22. pneumonia 22 and enteritis51 words
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Article36 1948-12-11 8 A northern Indian, Muttapa Hiparge, was sentenced 10 three months' rigorous Imprisonment by the Singapore Seventh Police Court Magistrate (Mr. R. J. C. Walt) yesterday for dishonestly disposing of a gramophone and right records.36 words
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Article190 1948-12-11 8 TODAY Housing and Town Planning Exhibition, British Council Centre, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission free. PeUr Pan. by J. M. Barrie, pres«nted by the Dean's School, Little Theatre, Armenian Street, 6 p.m. "The Importance of Being Earnest," Stage Club production, Vctorln Theatre, 8.45 p.m. V.M.0.A.. Orchard Road,190 words
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Advertisement671 1948-12-11 8 How to clear up most SKIN TROUBLES Night and morning, soak torn* cotton wool m T.C.P., and dab it, for uvtral mtnutet, mil ovtr tht affected thsn. -c~^ '•yiUS new, curatht antl- teptic— T C.P. icu m nf%m iheie 4 ways to clear ikin l'T*l| I irouble». It reachet right671 words
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Advertisement150 1948-12-11 8 CHRISTMAS! SHROFFS CARPETS WOULD HELP YOU TO BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME VISIT YOUR NEAREST CENTRE OF ifrtf KUALA LUMPUR 139, BATU ROAD SIN6APORE: PENANG: 47/49. STAMFORD ROAD 51, BISHOP STREET GREEN MANURE AND COVER CROP SEED Supplh% ol fresh seed now available CENTROSEM A PUBE SCE N S CALOPOGONIUM MUCUNOIDES PUERARIA150 words
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655 1948-12-11 9 Straits Chinese: What Of The Future? I WISH to endorse th Chinese" regarding the interests of the Str of the alien Chinese. The time has come for the Straits Chinese to assert themselves. If they don't they will be swamped by China-born Chinese. For years and years the Straits Chinese655 words
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Letter202 1948-12-11 9 STATUS OF W.D. WORKERS A POINT of great importance which should be clarified immediately Is the status of civilian employees of the three Services. The whole question of the Army Civil Service Union's memorandum depends on whether these employees have the right to appeal Jo the Governor m a case202 words
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Letter227 1948-12-11 9 Problem Of A W.D. Wife MY husband has been employed by the War Department since 1935. Ever since he rejoined m September 1945 we have passed through anxious days whenever there has been retrenchment a not infrequent occurrence. With his education (Senlor Cambridge and L.C.C.) he should not find it227 words
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Letter102 1948-12-11 9 WHEEL chairs are urgently required for inmates of Homes m SeJangor. If any person m this State is m possession of a wheel chair, whether it needs repairing or not, it will be appreciated if they could make a gift of it to the State Welfare Committee,102 words
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Letter107 1948-12-11 9 rfwlE gallant American Senator who has Just departed from the Colony seemed foil of charm. Abo, he Is Chairman of the National Resources Economic Commission. Unfortunately, however, he mow m Bangkok and alas we have missed another benefactor. I would have suggested that he sbouid have107 words
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Letter144 1948-12-11 9 Road Laws Should Be Enforced ABOUT a year ago it was announced that it would be illegal to operate a vehicle which was not ntted with suitable mudguards, and that licences would NOT be granted to any vehicles not complying with this order. To-day, one sees many vehicles, particularly lorries144 words
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284 1948-12-11 9 PROTECTION: A MALAY WE A KNESS? I TTUSAN Melayu's sug Government should Christian missionaries i the oft-alleged charact* Malay race. Once again Malays' need for Gove to the surface. The same Malay newspaper also urges that the historic treaties between Britain and the Malay States, which recognise Islam as the284 words
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Letter117 1948-12-11 9 T NOTE m the Straits 1 Times that "Disgusted Planter" is surprised that it has taken the authorities five months to call for uniform and boots for the S.Cs. Before he hangs up his framed tender notice, let me tell him that caps, uniforms and boots have117 words
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Letter57 1948-12-11 9 'INHERE still exists m most Government departments a most obnoxious habit of delaying answering correspondence, applications, tenders etc., or even ignoring them completely. While there may be an excuse for this tardiness, it seems inconceivable that heads of department could not adopt the simple expedient of sending printed57 words
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224 1948-12-11 9 DROFESSOR D. B. Coper land, Vice-Chancellor of the National University of Australia, considers the granting of scholarships to Asian students a sound investment. Professor CopeJand tells vi, "These people m ten or twenty years would be In charge— can you Imagine the political, financial and cultural dividends224 words
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Advertisement138 1948-12-11 9 C^C* vfl r***)Wk Jil vIhb m ill I DDII I I AUT X DKILLIANI V^; jj pit W rt A I UKlj I a New Standard of Beauty and Comfort independent front A car already proven by worldwide suspension Opfcurve wind- ownership, Hie HILLMAN MINX now sets screen v^ 8138 words
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Advertisement103 1948-12-11 9 SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS (Walt Disney) With a Smile; Dlg-a-Dis; Heigh Ho I'm Wishing' One Song; Whistle while you Work: Dwarf's Yodel Song: Someday My Prince will come BD 514-16 TEDDY BEAR'S PICNIC (Bratton) WHISTLER AND HIS DOO (Pryor) Reginald Foort BD 539 UNCLE MAC'S NURSERY RHYMES Uncle103 words
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Miscellaneous617 1948-12-11 9 T There is scarce'v sny such thin:; .iruarant., anv '"<•+> omfusion of as the "proper play" of a certain winners. suit It all depend* on the de- West opened the spade Jacks. clarer's objective how many tricks Tbe ace was played and, before he must win In that suit to617 words
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Article327 1948-12-11 10 LONDON. FrL CPECULATIVE activity In. th« v London Stock Exchange yesterday was confined to Brazilian Rails, says Reuter's financial correspondent, Reports that take-over compensation might be £10,000,000 brought Leopoldina issues up sharply till profit-takers stepped m. Rubbers advanced. Tins were irregular. Closing middle prices of selected stocks, as327 words
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Article765 1948-12-11 10 From Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Friday. /CONDITIONS In the Malayan share market today were Main lifeless and dull. Little business passed. Prices quottd by th» Malayan Bharebrokera' Asaoclatlon today were: BUBBKB COMPANIES (Price. motUy nomJwU) AtlM IM 14. oi IS. 00 Al«x Brloka Pref. 1.77*4 f.tf Ord.765 words
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Article161 1948-12-11 10 From A Market Correspondent RENEWED speculation lo pepper maintained the rising trend of Singapore quotations m the commodity yesterday. Little business was reported. The lull In the sago section of the produce markets affected quotations. There were no other changes. The majority of sectlorA continued dull. Yesterdays161 words
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Article38 1948-12-11 10 PITTSBURGH, Fri. pARNEGIE Illinois Steel vy Corporation Increased its 1949 prices yesterday on a wide variety of tin products. Officials said It was the first tin products price advance since last December. A.P.AP - 38 words
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Article185 1948-12-11 10 Singapore Rubber rinißN-OVER m the Singa- pore rubber market yesterday, In both nearby and far forward deliveries, was large. The market fluctuated freely throughout the day but was steady at the close. Closing prices yesterday were: No. 1 sheet f.o.b. buyers 38% cents, sellers 38% cents; spot loose buyers 384185 words
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Article131 1948-12-11 10 SHIPS iin port alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday (godowns brackets) were: M»in Wharf: Bulan (33-34), TaJuaCß (35-36), Kambodia (36-37). MeUmpus (40-41), Kutsang (42-43). West Wharf: Tjipondok (1-3). Islander (3), Chinese Prince (10-11). Merlimau (12). Empire Dock: Charon (17-18), Lamke Kamloops (19-20), Trcvaylor (24-2S). Marella (25-26).131 words
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Article14 1948-12-11 10 ITUALA Reman Rubber Estates m November harvested 82,620 lbs, of rubber.14 words
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Article21 1948-12-11 10 tochs idustr»!« alls tUlties Dec. 8 64.25 170.29 53.50 32.92 Dec. f 84.01 175.75 53.34 32.80 A. P.21 words
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Advertisement1169 1948-12-11 10 MANSFIELD tfc CO., LTD. (Inoorpoiateo m Singapore) BLOB FUNNEL LINE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., Carrier's option to proceed via ether I LTD ports to load and discharge cargo. L SAILINCS FROM U.K. USA r W «T COAST MALAYA "Atreus" from U.K In -ort Mwhmau" for Malacca Dec II '•Phrontls- due from1,169 words
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Advertisement250 1948-12-11 10 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA CEYLON, INDIA, ECYPI AND I MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Singapore P. Sham Penang WMlamette Victory Dec. 20/26 Dec. 31/1 |an. Dec 27/30 Pres. loffersM |an. 10/16 Jen. 17/18 |an. 19/21 Marine Snapper Feb. 9/15 Feb. 16/17 Feb. 18/20 Pros Polk Feb. 16/22 F.b250 words
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Advertisement276 1948-12-11 10 BAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINGS FROM SCANP.NAV.A/U aiN^N O D.N°A H V T |!r INT/ CONTINENT. Loadme st Singapore. Port Swettenham Penang ■4 Kambodia 1 Codowm 36/37 for Colombo, Aden Port Said. m.% Malacca" due abt. Dee. 25 Alexandria Cenoa. Marseilles, for Bangkok. Saigon. Manila. Tangier. Casablanca. Antwerp, H'Kon. Sr-ngha, Kob.276 words
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Advertisement957 1948-12-11 10 McALISTER <5c CO., LTD. (Incorpoiated m Singapore) BLLERMAI* ek BUCK" %li KLAVENESS LINK Accepting cargo for U.S. North Atlantic Accepting cargo frr Central 6 South Ports Canada via Colombo. American Ports. CITY OF LUCKNOW Due Singapore Spore P. Sham Penang rmumunii n,-. JO a. r la a~ j■— FRANCISVILLE mid957 words
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Article612 1948-12-11 11 LARRY CARROLL - LARRY CARROLL By THE selectors who chose the Civilian Rugby 1 team to meet the Services m their annual match at Kuala Lumpur today did not let "politics" influence them m their decisions. They wanted the best available team and were prepared to break with tradition612 words
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446 1948-12-11 11 PATRICK CHEE - Crack Water Polo Team Is In Debt PATRICK CHEE By THE Singapore Chinese x Swimming Club water polo team, acknowledged to be one of the strongest, sides m the East today, is j m debt to the extent of $5,000. The debt arose out of their visit to Shanghai last446 words
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Article64 1948-12-11 11 The following will represent the Serangoon Association m a game of hockey against R.E.M.E Base Workshops at the Serangoon EnglLsh School ground at 5 pjn. today: O. Perelra; N. Barker, A. W. Boyer; V. Navis, Teo Chee Tan, B. Barker; Ang Ghee Bah, M. Moss, A. Jerome, A64 words
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309 1948-12-11 11 S. SIVADAS - Tug-O'-War For Stadium Site At Kallang S. SIVADAS By '|*HE blngapore Chinese Football Association have set eyes and hopes on the IS acres of land at Guillemard Road (Kallang), for which the Singapore Olympic and Sports Council applied more than a year ago to build a first class sports stadium.309 words
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Article, Illustration455 1948-12-11 11 E. D. MEYER - Last Game In S'pore For Pinto E. D. MEYER By IITHEN the Negri SemblUn TT Asian XV takes the field :oday against the Singapore \slans In the first match In the All Blues' Cup competition In the Southern section n Singapore, the Colony will see the last appearance in Singapore455 words
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420 1948-12-11 11 By MARK JrOKNANDER IN spite of the fact that the Johore Cricket Club have defaulted so far as hockey fixtures are concerned, the game has by no means lost its attractiveness In Johore Bahru and It Is pleasing *o record that hockey Is finding420 words
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Advertisement307 1948-12-11 11 HUMPHREY BOCART as Frank THE GUY WITH A FIGHT ON HIS MIND! EDWARD G. I S ROBINSON as Rocco M THE 'BIG SHOT" WARNER from BROS* CHICAGO! LAUREN BACALL ,jg^j^ as Nora jA THE GAL WITH £Jg^ mjk AN UNFINISHED |Q LOVE AFFAIR! CLAIRE TREVOR I as Gaye Bj^ J^307 words
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Advertisement196 1948-12-11 11 HERE'S YOUR WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT! IT'S COMEDY FROM START TO FINISH JIST WHAT YOU NEED TO GIVE YOU THAT AY FEELING YOU WANT BEFORE X'MAS. TODAY FOUR SHOWS I&MM§S &£%M PHONF fiQO.I if'S* 4* BW TOTMI jt:, fSr% Kr j*» &L^4£Jk or v '^SH!T f%^ WNM Y.AR3 MO»TM-M-«M».v tl OO U196 words
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Miscellaneous215 1948-12-11 11 SINGAPORE 1^6 TanyUn Trail; 9JJ0 Top of the J0 Worl< AflaIr4 6 <„, Muslo 4 00 Theatre Orchestra* 4 30 Tea BFKBS Newi 919 Orchestras of the Dance; 5.00 Civilians vs Services Saturday Sjxi.t: 11.30 The News; i Rugby from K.L.; 6.00 Close; H-*5. 18. St 9<8 Mc/i 12.00 Orchestral215 words
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Article151 1948-12-11 12 WHISPERING SANDS Ron Marie Fine Lady FINE LADY RON MARIB RACE 1 t.16 Ron Marie Miss Linor Fin* Lady Ml* Ltnor RACE I ft. 45 DAKOTA BLUE PRINT DAKOTA ACE S 5.15 BON AMI Nachtegaal Gay Chief ASSAIL Nachteraal Gay Chief GAY CHIEF Blemish Nachtctaal ACE 4151 words
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Article904 1948-12-11 12 ACCEPTANCES for today's races at Ipoh are given /A below. The Double Totes will be on races three and four, six and seven. The Big Sweep will be drawn on race eight. i Race 1—2.15: Cl. 3, Div. 8—6 Furs. 040 Fine Lady Oharles 0.00 Mr. S.904 words
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797 1948-12-11 12 EPSOM JEEP - LONGCHAMPS II BEST BET FORI TODAY EPSOM JEEP From Fax May Have Three Winners IPOfl, Friday. T ONGCHAMPS II is the best bet at Ipoh tomorrow, final day of the Perak Turf Club's inirting. Longchamps II won convincingly on Wedne£day and is nicely weighted with 8.09 in the five furlong797 words
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Article133 1948-12-11 12 From Oar Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Frl. KEDAH have entered the All Blues' cup competition and will play their first tie against Penang at Alor Star :>r Dec. 19. They will meot Perak on Christmas Eve it [poh. This will be the third year Kedah has133 words
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Article21 1948-12-11 12 PENANO. Frl— Penan* beat 1 Kedah six-nil In an inter state hockey match played in Penan* I yesterday.21 words
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Article88 1948-12-11 12 TODAY HOCKEY: St. Andrew'! Past T. Present for Armstrong Cup— Farrer Park; Veterans t. S.B.C. SJLC; B.A.F. Seletar T. C.S.C.— Seletar. RUGBY: N.S. All Blow Spore An Blue* 8.O.C. S p.m.; ll.A.F. Changi t. RAF. gembawang Changl; R.A.F. Seletar T. 8.H.B. R.F.C.— SrteUr; Polke t. H.>HS. Terror Thomson88 words
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Article169 1948-12-11 12 BOMBAY, FridayI*HK West Indies again kept 1 India m the field all day on the second day of the second Test here, and had brought their overnight score of 255 for 2 to 957 for 5 by close of play. Everton Weekes followed up his century mReuter - 169 words
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Article59 1948-12-11 12 PASADENA, Friday. •THE U.S. and Canadian bad1 minton teams will square off tomorrow night for tht final round of the American zone battle for the international badminton Thomas Cup trophy. The winning team will go to England m February to compete for the world title againstAP - 59 words
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Article29 1948-12-11 12 MELBOURNE, Fri Lindsay Hassett scored 104 for Victoria who made 299 for S against Queensland i m the Sheffield Shield match which was begun today —Reuter IReuter - 29 words
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Article80 1948-12-11 12 MR. Lini Chuan Geok, "1 manager and non-play-ing captain of Malaya's Thomas Cap team, was discharged from hospital yesterday. He will rest for some days at his home before leaving by air for London. Mr. Llm told the Straits Times that he would arrive m London In80 words
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Article216 1948-12-11 12 R.A.F. Changl won the team event of this season'! RAP. Malaya Novices Boxing Competition, the finals of which were held at Changl last night. Their final .return of 24 points was eight ahead of Seletar. Prizes were presented by the A.O.C. Malaya, Air Vice Marshal A. C.216 words
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Article81 1948-12-11 12 THE Singapore Motor Club v.ill I 1 hold a rally and conco'.irs I d'elegance on Sunday, Dec. 19. The rally Itself will be m the form of the usual "clue hunt" though on this occasion the clues will be more difficult than previously. Following immediately81 words
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Article34 1948-12-11 12 TODAY'S All Blues' rugger match 1 between Singapore and Negri Sembilan on the SC.C. padang will start at 5 p.i.i. Players are asked to meet at the S.C.C. pavilion at 4.30 p.m.34 words
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Article215 1948-12-11 12 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Friday. REPRESENTATIVES of various sports associations and bodies at a meeting yesterday discussed the lay-out of a new 14-acre sports stadium for Penan*. Tentative plans now in the hands of the Municipal Engineer (Mr. J. w. Clark) include the building of215 words
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Article138 1948-12-11 12 JIMMY Welch (1361b) scored his fifth .successive win this year when he easily outpointed Jabbar bin Jaffar (138 ft) In the main event of the Happy World's boxing promotion last night. For ten rounds Welch battered i the game Malay, who could not find an answer138 words
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393 1948-12-11 12 PENG SOON SAYS 'We Have Every Chance To Win' BOMBAY, Friday. fPHE Malayan Thomas Cup badminton team passed x through Bombay today aboard the Carthage foi London. Thirtyone-year-old Wong Peng Soon, captain of the eight-man team and Malayan singles champion m 1940, 1941 and 1947, told Reuter: "We have gotReuter - 393 words
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Advertisement771 1948-12-11 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from page 0) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES RETAIL BUSINESS for sale. In good shopping locality. Owner/ Manager retiring. Box A4817. S.T. WELL-KNOWN Limited Compnnv with established agencies and connections here and at horn* require, small additional capital for expansion. Merger with existing concern or working partner also possibility European771 words
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Advertisement176 1948-12-11 12 B WRESTLING TO-NIGHT AT 9 P.M. Great worlI) PRESENTS W0 THE GREATEST BATTLE IN MALAYAN RING HISTORY THE RETURN DEMANDED BY 5000 FERVID FANS— AND —BOTH FIGHTERS GEORGE PENCHEFF HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF AUSTRALIA Versus. KING KONG HEAVVWFIGIII CHAMPION OF EUROPE WHO IS THE BETTER MAN THE ANSWER IS IN THIS176 words
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Miscellaneous25 1948-12-11 12 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: High Water, 6.48 a.m. (7ft. Din). 7. OS p.m. (7ft 21n) TOMORROW: High Water, 7.34 a.m. (8ft. lin.). 8.18 p.m. (7ft. to.).25 words
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