The Straits Times, 23 November 1949
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Title Section18 1949-11-23 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1949. PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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Article310 1949-11-23 1 U.S. Expects Backing From 23 Nations WASHINGTON, Tuesday. THE chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Mr. Tom Connally, said at Martin, Texas, today that the United States vould take "appropriate action suitable to the circumstances" to obtain the release of its Consul-General in Mukden,Reuter; AP; UP - 310 words
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Article, Illustration67 1949-11-23 1 MR. A. F. TAYLOR, (top) chairman and general manager of Guthrie and o who returned to Singapore yesterday in the Willem Kuys after leave in England. Above: Mr. J. T. < h tppcl. of Ipoh. one of the Malayan delegates to the meeting of the working p.irty of the International67 words
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Article150 1949-11-23 1 Seizure In British Waters HONG KONG. Tues. CHINESE Communists have seized a Hong Kong licensed ferry boat in British waters off Deep Bay and taken the vessel into Communist territory. This is the first case where a ship has been seized in local British waters. Deep Bay adjoins Kwangtung. approximatelyAP - 150 words
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386 1949-11-23 1 HONG KONG, Tuesday. pEN. Chu Chia-hwa, Vice-Premier of China, arrived here from Chungking today with a letter from Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek asking Acting President, Gen. Li Tsung-jen, to nturn to the capital. The contents of the letter were not disclosed. Acting President Li Tsungjen'sReuter; AP; UP - 386 words
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Article76 1949-11-23 1 From Our Own Correspondent BANGKOK, Tues. A GROUP of four United States senators arrived in Bangkok by air from Burma today. They are Senators Allan Ellender. Theodore Green, Homer Ferguson and William Jenner. all of them members of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, which Is76 words
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Article128 1949-11-23 1 C.-G. SEES BORDER DEFENCES SAIGON, Tues. MR. Malcolm Mac Donald, Commissioner General tor South-East Acia, returned to Saigon yesterday from a north Vietnam trip where he saw French military preparation south of the ChineseTonkin gese border. Mr. Mac Donald Is stated to have told a meeting of leading French andReuter; AP - 128 words
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Article44 1949-11-23 1 WOMEN KILLED MUTILATED BATAVIA, Tues.— Mutilated bodies of two women nurses of the Indonesian Red Cross were found last night near Taslk Malaya, West Java, police reported here today. With two other nurses they were kidnapped by Darul Islam terrorists on Nov. 11.— Reuter-AAP.Reuter-AAP - 44 words
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Article25 1949-11-23 1 THE HAGUE Tues.— Ships of the Italian Lauro Line, serving from Marseilles to New Zealand, will call at Batavia from Dec. I.— Reuter.Reuter - 25 words
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Article77 1949-11-23 1 rDAY the Singapore Free Press begins a thrilling series of reallife detective adventures by Superintendent Bob Fabian, former ihief of Scotland Yard's famed Flying Squad. "The Clue of the Torn Lapel" will introduce the brilliant methods of Britain's greatest sleuth as he tracks down the brutal77 words
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116 1949-11-23 1 OSLO, Tuesday. SEARCHERS today found the wreckage of a Dutch plane which carried 28 Jewish refugee children and seven adults, and hope was expressed that a few at least, might still be alive. Unconfirmed reports said rescue squads heard feeble voices from theAP - 116 words
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Article23 1949-11-23 1 SAN FRANCISCO. Tues.— An earthquake described as "large" and 5,800 miles distant was recorded yesterday at the University of California.— A.P.AP - 23 words
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Article50 1949-11-23 1 RANGOON. Tues. Thirty passengers aboard an Irrawaddy River ferry lost their lives In a rebel attack on the vessel 40 miles south of Mandalay. Twenty passengers reached shore safely. The ferry was on a routine trip between Sagaing and Mandalay with civilian passengers and cargo.— A.P.AP - 50 words
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Article166 1949-11-23 1 LONDON, Tues. THE organisation of Prestwlck Airport. Scotland, was criticised in a report here today of Inquiry into the crash of the Dutch Constellation air liner Nielmegen there on Oct. 20 last year. The plane, flying 300 feet above ground level in bad weather, struckReuter - 166 words
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Article, Illustration66 1949-11-23 1 PASSING THROUGH: Anak Agung Gde Agoeng Sockawati (left), wife of the Prime Minister of East Indonesia, Colonel Raden S. Soeria Sontoso, State Secretary of Internal Security, Federal Government of Indonesia, Mrs. Alydroes, wife of the Arab representative in Indonesia, Mrs. Soeria Sontoso, and Mr. Alydroes, who passed through Singapore yesterday66 words
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Article188 1949-11-23 1 MANILA, Tuesday. PHILIPPINES armed forces took over all arms and 1 ammunition in armouries of the reserve officers training corps throughout the islands today as the Philippines Constabulary issued a call for 8,000 recruits for possible service against elements dissatisfied with the recent electionAP - 188 words
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Article110 1949-11-23 1 A TEAM of six has been chosen to represent Malaya for the first time in an international athletic competition. At the meeting of the Singapore Olympic and Sports Council held In the V.M.C.A. yesterday, the Council's honorary secretary, Mr. E. Strickland, was named manager and110 words
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Article103 1949-11-23 1 T1HE British Ministry of X Supply holds about 31,000 tons of tin, Mr. George Strauss. Supply Minister, said yesterday. Before Sept. 1 tin was bought at the world price of £559 a ton in Britain, he said in an answer in the House of Commons. Tin boughtReuter - 103 words
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Article34 1949-11-23 1 VATICAN CITY. Tues,— A Vatican Informant says Russian satellite countries will not permit their Roman Catholic citizens to visit Rome during the 1950 Holy Year which begins on Chrlstiflas Eve.— A.P.AP - 34 words
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Article33 1949-11-23 1 KARACHI, Tues.— The Pakistan Government announces that Ivan Nikollevics Bakulin has been appointed by Russia as its Ambassador to Pakistan. He was Soviet Ambassador to Afghanistan from 1943 to 1941— AJ».33 words
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Article, Illustration291 1949-11-23 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. MR. Anthony Glassborow, chief instructor of the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club, was killed yesterday when the Auster aircraft he was flying crashed five-and-a-half miles from Kuala Lumpur. Mrs Barbara Cooper wife of Mr. W. A. Cooper,291 words
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Article89 1949-11-23 1 68 Farmers 'Barman' Seek Votes MELBOURNE. Tues NOMINATION lists for tue Australian election on Dec. 10 reveal that 68 farmers are seeking election to r,ne House of Representatives or the State. No other occupation approaches that total. Twentysix legal men, 15 doctors. 18 directors or managers and '4 journalists areReuter - 89 words
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Article23 1949-11-23 1 COPENHAGEN, Tues.— The newly-appointed Indian Minister to Scandinavia, Ratan Kumar Nehru, today presented his letters of credence to King Frederick.— Reuter.Reuter - 23 words
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Advertisement21 1949-11-23 1 THE RADIO SOU AGENTS BRIGHT RADIO C° 1M ORCHARD ROAO SINGAPORE There's alwaus TIME FDR A TIGER in pints and quarts21 words
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Advertisement272 1949-11-23 2 TONIGHT THE VICTORIA THEATRE At 5.45 p.a. ALso 24 25 and 26 Nov. 'THE WINSLOW BOY" By TERENCE RATTIGAN Stats $2 52 At Robinsons Trl. 5894 Kx. 4 or iffUhtlv from Theatre Tel. (iH'.H. THE STAGE CLUB'S FOURTH BIRTHDAY PLAY I IB II NQNIWHUUtt <§ U For Verandahs, Bedrooms. Lounge272 words
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Advertisement705 1949-11-23 2 NOTICES CENTRAL ELECTRICITY BOARD Tenders are Invited (or the purchase of 4-H KVA. Single phaae S.SOOv to MOv 60 cycles Japanese transformer* These transformers may be teen at the Bungiar Workshop of the Ceutral Electricity Board, Kuala Lumpur. Tenders should be marked Japanese transformers' and forwarded before the 30th November,705 words
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Advertisement439 1949-11-23 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY TENDERS (Far parUcalar, aw Tender Seem, Graand Floor. Manlclpal Office) WATBI DEPARTMENT: Supply of Twenty Chemical Dry F^d Machines. Deposit 950. Close 4 p.m.— 6-1-50. SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST Tenders are Invited from Ucenaed Plumbers only for sanitary, and water Installation for eight three storey blocks of Workmen's439 words
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Advertisement650 1949-11-23 2 NOTICES BY ORDER OF COMMANDANT 223 8.0.D. Sales of Sarploa W.D. Storea. Tenders arc invited for tfce purchase of the stores detailed In Tender No. 75. The Stores may be viewed at:— X.8.M.8., Base Warkshops, Ayer Rajah Road, Singapore. Lot 4— Comprising of:— SCRAP METAL. Ne. > Sab Depot, Kirn650 words
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Advertisement558 1949-11-23 2 NOTICES PUBUC NOTICE HARJMSEN VERWKV DIM OP. N.V. wish to announce that on 28 tr. November 194* their premise* will be moved to: Office: 2. George Street, 4th floor. Tel. 7822. Godown: 345, Havelock Road Tel. 6679. NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that Constantln Stanclu of The Great World Recreation558 words
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Advertisement198 1949-11-23 2 REX JOHORF BAHRii Toda;: 3. 15— 15-4. 15 "MATING OF MIL! IE" Supported by Malayan Film Cnlfa "THE KINTA STORY" GREAT WORLD Atlantic 7— 9 15 "BUCKSKIN FRONTIERS t^ v its*t?*V «aa^B^^"^aav *^h1 tSt^r^^ 4Y a a avej% c? V Bfe^k Your teeth are in constant danger unlesi your gums198 words
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Advertisement23 1949-11-23 2 NEW WORLD LMe 7— lS "WAKE UP AND DREAM" in Technicolor Tomorrow: TIGER WOMAN" A Rrpebllc Serial ROYAL 3— 9 "NATYA RANI" (Tamil)23 words
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Advertisement32 1949-11-23 2 QUEENS THEATRE Daily 3.00. 6.30 A 9.13 p m. By Special Request Ratna Asmara All Yugo In "D.IAOH Dl MATA" (la Malay) A Superb Malay Pleti Absorbing Drama With Many PoprUr Songs!32 words
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Article, Illustration48 1949-11-23 3 AFTER A LAPSE of eight years, the London Metal Exchange opened for trading last Tuesday. Business was limited to deals in tin. In the picture above a tin merchant. Mr. Cyril Histed (standing) keeps a note of prices as the first day's exchange activities get going. A.P. picture.AP - 48 words
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Article327 1949-11-23 3 JAPAN-STERLING AREA TRADEPACT Big Deal Signed In Tokyo LONDON, Tuesday. Board of Trade today announced the completion of a new trade agreement between the British Commonwealth and Japan, calling for the exchange of goods valued at nearly U.S.s3oo,ooo,Qoo— about $900,000,000 (Malayan). The actual signing took place in Tokyo at 2.30AP - 327 words
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Article235 1949-11-23 3 LONDON, Tuesday. A HIGH diplomatic official reported yesterday that President Truman has invited the Pakistan Premier, Liaquat AH Khan, to visit the United States next year. Liaquat Ali Khan is due to go to Moscow in the next month or two. The President's move was235 words
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Article149 1949-11-23 3 JUMP IN U.K. EXPORTS LONDON, Tues. BRITISH exports jumped the last month to their highest level since last March. Board of Trade figures showed yesterday. They were valued at £156.000.000—£14.000.000 more than in September. Since October had only 26 customs working days the daily rate of exports during the monthReuter - 149 words
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Article60 1949-11-23 3 FLUSHING MEADOWS, Tues. The United Nations General Assembly, deciding the fate of Italy's former Colonial Empire, yesterday approved the creation ot Libya— vast North African territory as an Independent state. Italy would be given trusteeship over Somaliland for 10 years, while a special committee wouldReuter - 60 words
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119 1949-11-23 3 LONDON, Tues I ABOUR Party leaders may decide tomorrow to drop the proposed nationalisation of insurance from their pro gramme for the 1950 elections Another plan which may bp dropped is State ownership of the cement industry. A Pfcrty source said yester day that there119 words
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218 1949-11-23 3 LONDON, Tuesday. A 12-YEAR-OLD Middlesex schoolboy has been acquitted at London's Old Bailey, th e central criminal court, on a charge of murdering a four-year-old boy. The prosecutor said tho schoolboy had given different versions of the death of four-year-old Stanley Victor Graves,AP - 218 words
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Article45 1949-11-23 3 LONDON. Tues. THE Conservative Party yesterday demanded a full-scale inquiry into the future plans of the Labour Government's £23,000.000 East Africa peanut (rowing programme because the "confidence of the country has been shaken in the progress of this scheme." U.P.UP - 45 words
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Article116 1949-11-23 3 COLONY TALKS ON IMPORTS A SPECIAL committee of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce met yesterday to discuss allocations of Japanese Imports for *****950 before making recommendations to the Government. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the Singapore Chamber of Commerce and the Indian Chamber of Commerce had been asked to116 words
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Article71 1949-11-23 3 NEW DELHI, Tues.— A World Pacifists' meeting, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, will bring 60 prominent pacifists to India next month to Join Gandhi's disciples in discussing pacifism's job. Acceptances for the meeting have been received from England, France, Germany, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Finland, Czechoslovakia,AP - 71 words
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Advertisement243 1949-11-23 3 It's a tine job ot work Built for toughness and versatility, this compact little vehicle is a four-wheel drive, a mobile power plant, and a fast economical vehicle on the road. There is no end to the jobs which can be done quicker and easier when the LandRover is around.243 words
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Advertisement226 1949-11-23 3 f AUSTRALIAN PINEAPPLE HAM SUGAR CURED The special sugar method of curing Pineapple Brand hams give them the flavour that has made them so popular. A whole ham weighs between 14 and 18 lbs, but you can order half a ham if you wish. ORDER ONE NOW FOR CHRISTMAS A226 words
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162 1949-11-23 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. tUALA Lumpur police arrested 35 suspects, some of them believed to be active bandits, when they screened the Ampang area on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur today. The surrendered Chinese bandit who spoke on Radio Malaya last night162 words
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Article, Illustration40 1949-11-23 4 MR. RUN RUN SHAW shaking hands with Mr. B. E. Zeeman, foreign manager of Columbia Pictures Corporation, yesterday at Tengah airport. Mr. Zeeman arrived in Singapore by Qantas-BOAC Constellation with Columbia's president, Mr. J. A. McConville (centre). Straits Times picture.40 words
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Article145 1949-11-23 4 2 Kidnapped By Bandits In Penang From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Tues. MISSING for several days, two Chinese— a fisherman and a rubber tapperare believed to have been kidnapped by bandits from their homes in the Balik Pulau hills, Penang. The first abduction, according to a police report, took place145 words
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Article40 1949-11-23 4 Rubber powder is not to be used in the resurfacing of Collyer Quay, as was stated in the Straits Times yesterday. There is a proposal to use the powder Tor the re-surfacing of neighbouring Fullerton Road next year.40 words
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Article97 1949-11-23 4 Applications for details ana membership of the newly formed Singapore Art Society (whose programme for 1950 was published in the Straits Times yesterday) should go to the honorary secretary of the Art Society, c/o the British Council. Stamford Road. The founder-members of this society are:— Dato Sir97 words
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Article59 1949-11-23 4 From Our Sta ff Correspondent 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. CHARGED at Kuala Lumpur with criminal breach of v trust of a cheque for $3,000 attractive 21-year-old Lai Swee Kirn alias Mary Lai denied the allegation. She was offered bail of $2,000. The offence was allegec'59 words
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Article230 1949-11-23 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. IN battles in Pahang, yesterday, police and troops killed four bandits, wounded at least three and captured one other. Two of the bandits were killed by a patrol of the 4th Hussars which arrived on the scene of an230 words
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Article177 1949-11-23 4 FAMILY OF FIVE SHOT From Our Vuiff Correspondent IPOH, Tues. A CHINESE squatter and his wife were shot dead by bandits in the squatter area behind Selaba Estate in the Teluk Anson area of Perak yesterday and their three children wounded. Ten armed bandits in jungle green uniform went into177 words
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Article75 1949-11-23 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tues.The wife of the Selangor British Adviser, Mrs. R. J. F Curtis, today held a tea party at the Residency in honour of Mrs. A. W. Pinnick, Chief Commissioner for Girl Guides, Malaya and Singapore, who has been awarded the "Silver75 words
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Article67 1949-11-23 4 From Our Own Correspondent TAIPING. Tues.— Pleading Guilty to criminal breach of trust, an Indian goldsmith. Lockanthan, was today sentenced by the Taiping Magistrate to six months' rigorous imprisonment. Lockanathan admitted cne previous conviction for similar offence. Police stated he was handed seven half sovereigns67 words
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Article55 1949-11-23 4 An exhibition of paintings of Prof. Chang Tan-nung will be opened at the Singapore Chinese Chamber oi Commerce on Thursday at 4.30 p.m. by the Commis-sioner-General, Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald. Sponsored by the China Society, it will continue till Dec. 4, and will be open daily from55 words
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Article43 1949-11-23 4 From Our Staff Correspondent SEREMBAN, Tues.— Manic kam, a Tamil, was fined 5250 or three months' rigorous imprisonment on a charge of possession of four and a half gallons of toddy by the Seremban Magistrate. Manickam gave notice of appeal.43 words
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Article, Illustration124 1949-11-23 4 WORK on the new building of the Umar Pulavar Tamil School at Maxwell Road, Singapore, has begun. T c school will provide both English and Tamil education to children in the Tanjong Pagar area, and also evening classes to office tambles "to Improve their intelligence124 words
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Advertisement227 1949-11-23 4 W Mandtom* in its Tin* wood cabinet, chit GEC Bandtprud luptrhtt ractivtr is conditlontd (or tropical tarvict. with Wmt Btnd<pr«ad tuning (or world rtctpuaa.. 1 »C 4»71R (AC> I BC 4»77R(DC/AC) 1 275.00 1 lesi 10 r i (or Cash IGUAHANTEEO [t||Hmi1 r HI > W V>f^~ r 1 /VIO227 words
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Advertisement151 1949-11-23 4 UPTONS (gHWj®li3tM GREEN LABEL 11 'Vj^VuMj] J/ PURE CEYLON HENRY WAUGH CO LTD j SINGAPORE, PBNANG, KUALA LUMPUK, "'<>" Paris, New York and the World SINGAPORE \*R\ TO SAIGON /WL Connections for all f}/J/L \nT>o^\ parts of Indo-China i fj/<m J^\\ Arrivals from Saigon lif Kyi Thursdays 2.50 p.m. [\J////l]151 words
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Article154 1949-11-23 5 SELETAR AIR CRASH VICTIMS T-TEADQUARTERS Far East Air Force at Singapore yesterday announced the names of the five men who lost their lives and those seriously injured in the fly-ing-boat crash at Seletar on Sunday night. The names are: DEAD: Fit. Lt. D. M. Birrell of Carlisle (pilot, who died154 words
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Article, Illustration225 1949-11-23 5 A London Taxi In A Spore Street THE first London-type taxi ever to De seen in Singapore, an Austin 1949 model, has arrived in the Colony as the forerunner to a Far East sales campaign. Yesterday, in a ride round Singapore, this taxi created quite a stir.225 words
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Article99 1949-11-23 5 METHODIST GIRLS' SCHOOL. art and handwork exhibition, School Hall. 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. I Y.W.CA. Katong Groups' meeting, St. Hilda's School, 4 pjn. SINGAPORE CHESS CLUB, V.M.C.A., Orchard Road. 5 p.m. YOL'TH LEADERS' TRAINING COI*SE, Mr. C. F. de Souza on "Club Accounts and Records." Social Welfare99 words
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Article140 1949-11-23 5 FOUR hundred tons of Siamese rice could not be unloaded at Singapore yesterday because the Government believes it is part of the international allocation. Action was taken, l'owever, because the ship s papers described the rice as broken, whereas it was similar to the Singapore140 words
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306 1949-11-23 5 From Our Staff Correspondent K. LUMPUR, Tues. r/O new bridges over the Klang River near Mountbatten Road, and a 120-feet-wide boulevard running off Batu Road through one of the town's worst slum areas, are the main components o* a town improvement scheme for Kuala Lumpur306 words
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Article72 1949-11-23 5 FIXLAYSON Green, the open space near Raffles Quay, is to remain a park for the many and not become a car park for the few. A committee of Singapore Municipal Commissioners has rejected the recommendation of the Government's Parking Committee that the area should72 words
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Article186 1949-11-23 5 SEGAMAT, Tues. Is a Hindu wife entitled to the jeicellery given by her husband at the wedding if she subsequently deserts him? THIS point was the main issue at the trial today of 17-year-old Sivapakiam, produced before the Segamat Circuit Magistrate, Inche Abdul Rauf, accused186 words
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Article33 1949-11-23 5 A Municipal lorry driver, 29-year-old Haron bin Abdul Hamid was bound over for six months in the Singapore Third Police Court yesterday for theft of two gallons of DPtrol.33 words
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Article91 1949-11-23 5 Thieves broke inlo the P.WJD. stores at Jalan Eunos, Singapore, on three succes* sive nights early this month and got away with a considerable amount of property. The a-n 1 1 housebreaking squad of the Police was assigned the task of tracing the thieves and last Monday91 words
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Article137 1949-11-23 5 THE reputed magic of the East is lacking in Singapore—because of a shortage of VS. dollars. The Malayan Magic Circle is unable to replace $15,000 worth of equipment lost during the occupation. Sets for some illusions cost up to %iw Mr. M. D. F. Gllroy.137 words
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Advertisement88 1949-11-23 5 STRAITS TIMES PICTURES 1949 UAVE you sent copies of Straits Times Pictures 1949 to your friends abroad? If orders are placed before the end of this month they can be despatched by the Willem Ruys and the books should arrive in Europe at The publication is selliur. out fast, and88 words
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Advertisement255 1949-11-23 5 MALAYAN AIRWAYS SAIGON WEEKLY SERVICE ON MONDAYS FARE FROM SINGAPORE $213. RETURN TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR TRAVEL BY AIR FRANCE SERVICE ON THURSDAYS. MANAGERS: MANSFIELD fir COMPANY. LTD. OCEAN BUILDING, SINGAPORE, TEL. 5021 1^ we// worn Imlnf I K)LISHES PROTECTS AND PRESERVES A SHADE FOR EVERY SHOE WHITE CLEANER IN TUBES255 words
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Obituary71 1949-11-23 6 NO VAN CHYE, 62, passed •way peacefully at 6.30 a.m. nl Hs residence 27 Beach Road Spore, on 22.11.49. Leaves behind his beloved widow Madam Tan Soh Linn his sons Ng Tow Aik. Nr Kiit Leng, Ng Kiat Sinn*. Ng Kiat Ouan, Ng Kiat SNk Kiat Hock, 8 daughters,71 words
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1031 1949-11-23 6 The petition for the secession of Penang and Province Wellesley from the Federation was published in this country last week, having been held up until it had been received in the Colonial Office. The first thing that strikes the1,031 words
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Article62 1949-11-23 6 LAKE SUCCESS, Tues The United Nations Social Committee has approved an Australian resolution drawing attention to the urgent need for contributions 'o enable the International Children's Emergency Fund to carry on. Mrs. Sucheta KripaUni of India said activities did not start in Asia, Latin America andReuter - 62 words
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438 1949-11-23 6 and cause such changes in the Municipal constitution as to give Singapore a Mayor Nowhere have I come across any of these six candidates introducing the time factor into their promises. In my statement, published in the last issue of the438 words
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Letter113 1949-11-23 6 IN a letter (published on L Nov. 21) A Clerk said that, because a clerk is offered an initial salary of $80. a stenographer does not deserve to receive an initial basic salary of $150 from the Municipality. Whether or not the Initial salary of $80113 words
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241 1949-11-23 6 FEDERATION BILL: PERAK PROTEST IT is not without dismay that I learn from the Press that the Government of the Federation of Malaya proposes introducing legislation to prohibit civil action being taken against the Government by members of the Volunteer and Passive Defence Services with regard to payments due to241 words
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Article1353 1949-11-23 6 M. W. GULLIFORD - RENTS: CASE FOR AN INCREASE M. W. GULLIFORD In this article, the author discusses the report of the Singapore committee which was appointed to suggest revisions in the Rent Control Ordinance and fives reasons why a gradual increase in rents should be allowed. By 0N November 15, 1949, there was1,353 words
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Article316 1949-11-23 6 REGARDING your leader ("F.P.A. For Asians") of Nov. 15, I submit that your statement, "it Is significant that among the Chinese and Indian doctors in Singapore there is remarkably unanimous and wholehearted support for this movement," is not) correct. While not wishing to know how you316 words
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Article46 1949-11-23 6 IS a patient whp has s^ent quite a long time in hospital, I am very interested In the "Calling AH Hospitals' programme. But the time allotted to the programmeonly 40 minutes— is nob enough. S. A. BAKER. General Hospital, Johore Bahru.46 words
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Advertisement710 1949-11-23 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. OBKIEN-GRAFT. The engHremrnt Is announced between .'mm Anthony, son of Mr. A Mrs. T. H. O'Brien of Emsworth. Hampshire, and Josette daughter of Mr. Mrs. A. Graft ol Singaiwre ACKNOWLEDGMENTS MR. MRS. P. KARUNAN k thnse who sent messages of t;re iincs, gifts and attended their veddlag. \I!l710 words
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Advertisement71 1949-11-23 6 \formit 111 P. V.C. PLASTIC DOLLS. Marie Jose, Plain, 9" 7.60 Marie Lou, Plain, 16" $17.50 Marie Jose, 9", Feeding, Wetting, Plastic feeding bottle 9.80 Marie Lou, 16", Feeding, Wetting, Plastic feeding bottle ft*. s* Marie Lou, 16", Sleeping Eyes $20.50 FRINCE CHARMING, 13}". with a Voice and Sleeping Eyes,71 words
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Article, Illustration136 1949-11-23 7 IS AIR -haired and clutching a teddy-bear, five-year-old Marion Robertson, daughter of Lt.-Col. and Mrs. Robertson arrwed in Singapore last night by air from Rangoon, suffering from polio. Marion, icho 7vas accompanied by her mother on the flight, teas taken ill about a >ni uith ago.136 words
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Article109 1949-11-23 7 Boy Tripped On Stone, Was Killed AN 11 -year-old boy. Koh n Kirn Swee, told the S Dgapore Coroner yesterday that nine-year-old Foo Sik Thong tripped over a stone M they were walking together and fell under a bus. Foo died in hospital the ntxt day. A verdict of death109 words
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241 1949-11-23 7 WORLD LABOUR TALKS— WHY S'PORE IS OUT gINGAPORE will have no part at the forthcoming preparatory conference of the Free World Labour Confederation in London, the Straits Times was told by trade union sources yesterday. But the Federation of Malaya was invited and three delegates have been named for the241 words
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Article168 1949-11-23 7 Fl ?2?TT Our SUff Correspondent TJOHORE BAHRU, Tues HE pineapple is the king of all fruits, a very rare delicacy very much in demand by all races and classes, Mr. Yap Pheng Geek said at a cocktail party held at the Royal Johore International Club168 words
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Article50 1949-11-23 7 The 1949 Singapore Professional Dance championship, organised by the Singapore Association of Teachers of Dancing, was concluded on Monday night. The final resulted in a dear vie tory for Ec Kirn Swee and Miss Cheong Choy Wan with Mr. Victor Ong and Miss Keor.g Lai Chan runner-up.50 words
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Article315 1949-11-23 7 Company's Plea To Whitehall From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. J^jALAYAN Collieries, whose Batu Arang coalfield was attacked by bandits in July last year, have appealed to Mr. Arthur Creech Jones, Secretary of State for the Colonies, seeking compensation for the damage done. The chairman of315 words
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Article28 1949-11-23 7 A Sikh reported last evening that he was robbed by four other Sikhs of $10 at a godown at Ord Road, Singapore, at 3 p.m. yesterday.28 words
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Article45 1949-11-23 7 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Tues,The Right Rev. H. W. Baines, Bishop of Singapore, will pay his first parochial visit to Johore Bahru on Thursday when he will take a Confirmation Service at 3 p.m. at St Christopher's Church.45 words
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Article50 1949-11-23 7 From Oar Staff Correspondent PENANG, Tties. RESIGNS proposed for a v flag for the Settlement of Penang are expected to be discussed at tomorrow's meeting of the Settlement Council. The Council will also consider a resolution calling for three additional allocations from Federal funds totalling $35,000.50 words
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Article, Illustration116 1949-11-23 7 •THE American Ambassador to India and Minister to Nepal, Mr. Loy W. Henderson, i s expected to arrive in Singapore by plane tomorrow on his way back to India. Mr. Henderson will make courtesy calls on Government officials and leading Americans. The 57-year-old envoy, who116 words
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Article72 1949-11-23 7 Bhaaan Singh, a bus driver of the Singapore Traction Company, was fined $100 in default one month's imprisonment by the Fifth Police Magistrate, Mr. A. G. Shears yesterday, when he pleaded guilty to a charge of driving an S.T.C. bus in a negligent manner by overtaking72 words
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Article94 1949-11-23 7 »I.«VENTY Dutch passengers of the Wlllem Ruys were able x. to return to their homes in Medan. Sumatra a few hours after the l'npr d-jefced at tne Singapore wharves yesterday. Pill was made possible thwush Malayan Airways who nad a special plane waiting for them94 words
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Article295 1949-11-23 7 CjAYING that the points of the case had dwindled down to a very narrow compass, namely, the terms of employment, Mr. Justice Gordon- Smith reserved judgment yesterday in the Singapore Supreme Court in the action brought by the Overseas Corporation against Mr. I. F. Ferguson.295 words
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Article129 1949-11-23 7 MALAY AN NATURE PICTURES THE naturalist armed with a 1 camera has never produced finer specimens of his specialised art in Malaya than the 13 photographs of flowers, birds, butterflies and animals that adorn the 1950 calendar of the Malayan Nature Society. Photographers represented are Messrs Loke Wan Tho, E.129 words
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Article47 1949-11-23 7 Kamachi Lechiml, a 14-year-old girl, was reported missing from a house at the 13th mile, Sembawang Road Singapore, yesterday. The police were told that the girl went out of the house In the morning with $400 cash and jewellery valued at $70047 words
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109 1949-11-23 7 THE story of how a police raiding party found a 17-year-old Chinese youth squatting on the floor of a bathroom, lit by one small candle, mixing soda water with bottles of beer. wa s told in the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday. He was Tan109 words
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Article, Illustration60 1949-11-23 7 MR. M. E. GRIFFITHBROWN, managing director of Malayan Guttas, Ltd., Mrs. Griffith -Brown and their daughter, who returned to Singapore yesterday in the Willem Ruys after a holiday in Britian and America. ALSO back after a holiday are Mr. R. C. B. Wiltshire Deputy Commissioner of Police,60 words
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Article94 1949-11-23 7 THERE was a growing un1 derstanding in Britain of Malaya's problems and of her contribution to the British Commonwealth, said Mr. George G Thomson, Singapore Public Relations Secretary, who returned to the Colony yesterday in the Willem Ruys after leave In the United Kingdom. He said94 words
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Article28 1949-11-23 7 Mr. Justice Evans yesterday reserved judgment in the action brought by the Indo Commercial Society against the Netherlands Indische Handelsbank claiming $12,000 on a pepper deal.28 words
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Article145 1949-11-23 7 Remittance Shops Busy Again CIN C E Government clarification of the Foreign Exchange Control Department's policy in regard to remittances to China, Singapore remittance shops are receiving many applications and getting their old customers back in increasing numbers. Circulars sent out by the Nanyang Chinese Exchange in Remittances Association, Singapore's145 words
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Article91 1949-11-23 7 From Our SUff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Tues. -A Sikh watchman sleeping outside a Chinese club at 33 Jalan Ali, Muar, heard a dull thud about 1 a.m. en Nov. 1. Waking up to investigate he saw on the cement floor the body of Low Chai Tiam,91 words
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Article30 1949-11-23 7 The 25th anniversary of the Straits Juvenile Union will be celebrated on Saturday at Mi". Choo Lye Huat's bungalow in Martia Road, off East Coast Road. Singapore.30 words
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Advertisement62 1949-11-23 7 YUUK HOLIDAY PLACE Travel without trouble by Kangaroo Service. On the ground and in the air QEA and 8.0.A.C. makes your personal comfort a paramount responsibility. C^V^- ****>*/ >>are! agent f w detuu^ zPi il?§@ &P^K ■MfOUM. MWCUIWEA QUO IHDI* IIHHiM/fl, NOUMEA SUVA PAKISTAN QANTAS EMPIRE AIRWAYS Auurolla'i Inttrnotlena! Alrllnt62 words
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Advertisement22 1949-11-23 7 ~¥OYLAND IS JOYLAND. f^X DOLLS. V "7 Wonderful collection: 4..W vl^ TEDDY BEARS: (j^j;, T Model FARM ROLLER: $1.95 H^B V K^i^^^^^^^k^v^wOc22 words
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197 1949-11-23 8 THE six Chambers of Commerce in the Feder1 ation of Malaya and Singapore oppose the decision by the Australian Flour Allocation Board that if the Malayan Governments cease handling flour imports, orders by P™^ merchants should be made through the Board. No date for197 words
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Article, Illustration59 1949-11-23 8 NEW four-storey flats for the junior officers of the Singapore Municipality have been completed in Clemenceau Avenue. The flats are self-contained with all modern facilities. Four eight-storey flats in the same area are expected to be completed by the end of next year. THIS Straits59 words
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Article52 1949-11-23 8 Sentence of six months' rigorous imprisonment was imposed on 24-year-old Jaman bin Kassim who pleaded guilty in the Singapore Third Police Court yesterday to criminal breach of trust of a bicycle. Jaman. who had two previous convictions on similar offences was also ordered tv undergo on> year's52 words
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Article52 1949-11-23 8 from Our Stall Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Tues.There will be six Johore centres for the Cambridge School Certificate examinations which begin on Nov. 28. A total of 244 candidates have entered for the examination, compared with a .otal of 179 candidates in 1948 92 in 1947, and 4852 words
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Article68 1949-11-23 8 /CONSULTATION is going on between the Singapore \j Government and the Colony's three Chambers of Commerce regarding allocation of imports of Japanese goods, and pending a decision, licences for importation of these goods will not be issued, it was officially Th/ C share of Japanese goods allotted68 words
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Article212 1949-11-23 8 From Our Staff Correspondent MALACCA, Tuesday. A YOUNG Hainanese who yesterday said he had attempted to commit suicide because he had been beaten by a C.I.D. detective, told the Malacca Magistrate today that the real reason for his suicide attempt was his depression and the212 words
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Article57 1949-11-23 8 The Singapore Legislative Council select committee to report on the Control of Imports and Exports Bill will hold its first meeting on Dec. 5. Those who wish to make written representations or to appear before the committee should notify the chairman, Mr. H. W. Nightingale of57 words
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429 1949-11-23 8 Sarawak Govt. Gets Two Seaport Plans TWO schemes for port development have been submitted to the Sarawak Government by Mr. C. R. Elliott, a consulting: engineer, who spent some time on surveys for developing the Rejang and Sarawak rivers and for turning Batang Lupar into a coal port One scheme429 words
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Article27 1949-11-23 8 From Our Own Correspondent MUAR, Tues.— Pakirl, who was found drunk and incapable, was fined $7 or five days' hard labour by the Mnar Magistrate.27 words
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551 1949-11-23 8 THE University of Malaya Endowment Fund reached a total of $1,751,872 on Nov. 18— an increase of $89,363 during last week. The latest list of donations includes: Pan Malayan Council of the Stamford Road Club $559.20;. Singapore Chinese Dentists Association •1,000; Miss Teo Gek Suan *12:551 words
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Advertisement469 1949-11-23 8 cool delicious drink that does S *"LJ whole Foot Itch Healed in 3 Days iv» /uu. f*el itch aaaan > •no burs an badl> that they oaarly driva yoa) <ra*y? IV>«» th* akin crack. p«*l Ot bl<-ed? Thr rral caus* «f theaa akiD trouble* I- (arm that haj spread Ihrourhout469 words
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Advertisement336 1949-11-23 8 WHICH OF THESE AILMENTS DO YOU SUFFER ijjflj flit* #r wrstmm^omef flrUg T«« »«>«1» »r your nm». TRy VIKELP TOOAY. Sm how mue» HMrftlMMwmnilnn»<iy» a P ranp nt bMt*ryou(Mlindwork-*tn<tl«r narvaa, jIUIT. mn nriaa iDimM wfckfc htalthlar •pD.iit. h«w m.^h h.D»i^ mmv «Mb *f nMdlol »tt«ntloii ud too .r. START BUILDING-UP336 words
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Article, Illustration1534 1949-11-23 9 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, November 14. MID NOVEMBER was the season, in the old pre-war days, when London's winter nightlife used to come into its own. As the dark evenings drew in earlier and earlier each afternoon, and the dank mists rose1,534 words
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Article366 1949-11-23 9 COME other things people are talking about: "Bathers from some British beaches dive into water heavily contaminated with sewage for as far as two miles out" (evidence before a House of Lords committee) "In 40 years cremation will probably be compulsory throughout Britain" (a K.C. at an366 words
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Advertisement125 1949-11-23 9 (OMMER 2 5 Cwt FORWARD CONTROL MODELS Capacious bodywork on pleas- /^^^^^^S^^^^»mmm—^mm~ji-i\^ mg modern lines plus all the Itn '\t*^2SSSSSSESSSS&S\Y\ in decided advantages afforded iLi. ll *j j^^ IIIIIW^* Wllll l^^fl U u\ i'-j| ward positioning of the driver 3**3 I l| V affords maximum visibility s^-* 'fiCHi I- I!"^^~*s3125 words
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Advertisement201 1949-11-23 9 I THURSDAY. ln\ t3/77) I \f a b f si t i tßnnffi Tiro new perfumen hi/ Um§u UtdMlun delicate, floral mahhing wur anytime >elj. FtbrmHOH glowing, exotic for tin motr luxurious pm after dark. (.Dim m new fragraneet f** jf^m 0% that mingle and harmonizt. Q Change from one201 words
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Miscellaneous268 1949-11-23 9 gramme (As Spore); 1.00—2.00 8.15 Thai; 8.45 Dutch; 9.00 SINGAPORE English Programme (As S'pore); Kuoyu; 9.30 Burmese; 9.45 Eng10 00 News from Kuala Lum- ao close; 600 Station Opening; llsh; 9.50 Music; 10.00 Radio nur- 10 05 cioo^lO 55 For the 602 Chlldrens Corner; 6.20 News Reel; 10.15 Symphony ConBrhools268 words
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Article, Illustration446 1949-11-23 10 Growing problems of world diplomacy riNLY a few years ago the principal peacetime preoccupation of the American State Department was with foreign trade. The main objectives were to obtain entree abroad for American business men, see that they got a fair shake in the marketAP - 446 words
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Article735 1949-11-23 10 CHARLES LYNCH - CHARLES LYNCH By OTTAWA, (By Air Mail). CLEANING harmful bugs out of the Commonwealth is Hie task of Dr. W. R. Thompson, director of the Commonwealth Bureau of Biological Control, only Commonwealth body of its type with headquarters outside Britain. From his offices in Ottawa, Dr. ThompsonReuter - 735 words
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Advertisement114 1949-11-23 10 m<: y?£r D you know? m > That tlic ne^ selected match- e^ ea k wood is being ined to pn?;^/ the cS I FAR EAST'S MOST LUXURIOUS m BALLROOM RESTAURANTS m at the j^P^ r*. /K**-eoi»o«TtoNfcD pwoNf 69C3 b 6.45 9.30 p.m. AN EERIE THRILLER! THE HUNTER BECOMES THE114 words
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Advertisement292 1949-11-23 10 For TODAY'S Special Attractions from Columbia at the CAPITOL and REX See Page 4 fODAY DAILY 5 SHOWS! STARRING PAULETTE CODDARD as Lucretia Borgia JOHN LUND as the man she marries TO MURDER! MAC DONALD CAREY as her brother Cesare Borgia i'PAVI Mfy LAST FOUR SHOWS liAlrrCONbTfioNEDill 2 4 15292 words
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Miscellaneous635 1949-11-23 10 OHUT-out bids are often success- pCAU, they wouid have paid ful in keeping the enemy from would have been no great saving, exchanging enough information to Actually. North-South made a discover the best final contract grand slam, but with the diaUnder certain circumstances, how- mond queen and spade queen ever635 words
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Article29 1949-11-23 11 Singapore, Tuesday Not. 22. $297 a picul, up $1. London, Nor. 21 (noon). 8pot: £6631 (down £5). Forward: £SS3* (down £5). Settlement price: £665. Tnrnorer: 100 tons.29 words
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Article110 1949-11-23 11 THE Singapore rubber mar1 ket opened slightly below Monday's closing levels, but, with sellers inclining to be reserved, prices steadied somewhat during yesterday afternoon. m Closing prices yesterday were: No. 1 sheet f.o.b. buyers 46>4 cents, sellers 46y 2 cents; spot loose buyers 46V 4 cents, sellers110 words
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Article115 1949-11-23 11 SHIPS alongside the Slngagapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday (godowns In brackets) were: Main Wharf: Mirza (31-32). Tamerlane (33-34), Taksang (3536), BoUsevaln (38-39), Islander (40), Benlawers (42-43). West Wharf: Ldtlandla (1-2), Bulan (3), Kota Nlca (4-5). Radnorshire (6-7), Autolycus (8-9). Benvenue (11). Anchlses (13-14). Empire Dock: Schiedijk (17-18),115 words
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Article38 1949-11-23 11 From Our Market Correspondent MALAYAN tin shares continued to be disappointiTl ing both locally and in London yesterday. Prices were inclined to ease further. Industrials remained steady. PrlcM quoted by the Malayan Sharebrokera' AMocteAoc were:38 words
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Article87 1949-11-23 11 LONDON, Tues. rE London Stock Exchange lacked driving force yesterday and prices moved to slightly lower levels In many sections. British Government securities opened on a firm note following small routine investment orders. When these ceased, there was insufficient Interest to maintain price levels and the dullness became87 words
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Advertisement1211 1949-11-23 11 MANSFIELD 6t CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) BLUE FUNNEL LIMB C»rrt.r'» opt.w. r. ptoW via othor >«rtt to load and ditchafga cargo. sAniHGi re iwfgrrxM CLAtCOW 0 (.ONI INfNTAt POCIS Dua Sa i P Stia-n Ponang A«chi»« lor Canoa. M'tcil Dublin b Liverpool C. 11/14 Nov. 24 Nov. M/ 2«1,211 words
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Advertisement344 1949-11-23 11 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA CEYLON INDIA, ECYPT AND > MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Spore P. Sham Penang Mount Osvi« 23/24 Nov. Mount Mansfield Codowns 42/43 30 Nov I Dee 2/5 Dec Pros Monroe 10/14 Oec 15/16 Oec 17/19 Dae Pret Buchanan 71 27 Oec 28/29 Dec 10344 words
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Advertisement456 1949-11-23 11 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINCS TO CONTINENT/ SAILINCS FROM SCANDINAVIA /U X./ SCANDINAVIA CONTINENT Loading at Singapore. Port Swettenham Penang. m/s "Lalandia" In Port. Cdn 44 m/s "Fienia" due abt Nov. 30 for S*i»on Bangkok ror (_olomrx> Aden fori >a.o Cenoa London I Passengers s/s "Tranquebar" due abt. Dec. 3 ->nlv<456 words
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Advertisement1003 1949-11-23 11 MCALISTER CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) Tolaptionc No. $906 ELLERMAN BDCINU. «^V.NESS LINE LOS ANCELCS. SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND SEATTLE VANCOUVER. LONDON. HAVRI, ROTTERDAM. Arceoting cargo for Centra South HAMBUR' j COPENHAGEN. American Ports •OUCAINVILLE C... W CHESTER Spore P Sham Penang P. S ham Penang J0 NoY /4 5 •>•«•1,003 words
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Article, Illustration554 1949-11-23 12 Penang Chinese Worthy Winners From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Tuesday. THE Indian soccer tourists suffered their first defeat today in the 13th game of their tour when the Penang Chinese Football Association beat them by the solitary goal of the match played on the554 words
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Article98 1949-11-23 12 A CHARGE that the Singapore Amateur Football Association was not "treating the Board of Control, Games, of the Singapore Olympic and Sports Council conteously" was made by its chairman. Mr. G. E. N. Oehlers. at a meeting of the Council yesterday. Mr. Oehlers and that the98 words
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Article196 1949-11-23 12 SINGAPORE Cricket Club, with three goals late in the game, beat 223 BOD by four goals to two at hockey on the padang yesterday. The S.C.C. took up the attack from the start and came very near scoring on several occasions, but the forwards196 words
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Article58 1949-11-23 12 A letter of resignation has been received from Mr. A. Gilmour, President of the 5.0.5.C., at present on leave in the United Kingdom. This was. stated at yesterday's S.O.S.C. meeting, but the Councti decided that it would not be accepted and the post of President would58 words
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Article193 1949-11-23 12 IN order to popularise and improve the standard 1 of hockey among Singapore schoolgirls, the Singapore Women's Hockey Association decided at a meeting last night at the Singapore Cricket Club to seek the co-operation of all principals of girls' schools in coaching schoolgirls in the game.193 words
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Article539 1949-11-23 12 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Tuesday. PHE Indian football tourists are ready to meet the Singapore Civilians for the University of Malaya Endowment Fund if the Singapore A.F.A. would "revise their decision" to cancel the match and revert to the original proposals made by some of their539 words
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Article69 1949-11-23 12 LONDON. Tues.— Stan Rowan of Liverpool, gave up his British bantamweight title yesterday. He said he could no longer make the 118 lbs. weight limit. Rowan was due to defend his title against Danny O'Sullivan of London here on December IS He lost his British69 words
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Article45 1949-11-23 12 MANILA. Tues. King Ron: and Dara Singh, the Singapore wrestlers, will arrive In Manila on Thursday for a flght at the Rlzal Stadium. The winner will wrestl< Prlmo Camera, former heavyweight boxing champion of the world, sometime tn January.— UJ*.45 words
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Article117 1949-11-23 12 Wanted— A Crest MALAYA'S seven-man team chosen to go tf> the British Empire Games next year will need to wear Malaya's crest and emblem. Deciding what this emblem should be will be the preoccupation of the Singapore Olympic and Sports Council in the short time left before the team is117 words
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Article270 1949-11-23 12 A MATCH between women members of the Island Golf Club and the Royal Singapore Golf Club will take place at the R.S.G.C. course on Monday. Sixteen matches will be played v,er 18 holes, first singles teeing off at 2 p.m. witb the rest following270 words
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Article40 1949-11-23 12 The annual rugby match between St. Andrrew's past and present boys will take place tomorrow at the school ground at 5.15 p.m. The Old Boys' kicking competition for the Johnson Cup will be held at 5 p.m.40 words
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Article21 1949-11-23 12 The rugby match to have been played today between Singapore Cricket Club and South Johore R.F.C. "A" fifteens has been cancelled.21 words
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Article100 1949-11-23 12 rE following ties in the Singapore badminton championships will be played this week-end at Ihe Clerical Union Hall: SATURDAY At 7.30 pjn.: Inter-School final: St. Andrew's School v. AngloChinese School. Men's singles semi-final): Ismail bin Mfcu-jarr 'Shell) v. Wong Peng Soon (Mayflower) Tournament committee: Kiong Chai100 words
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Article26 1949-11-23 12 HOCKEY TOURNEY: S.R.C. "Reds" v Varsity, Padanf. RUGBY: Army W R.A.F., Jalan Besar Stadium. SOCCER: Guthrle S.C. v Chartton Rangers, Gey lan g Stadium.26 words
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Article304 1949-11-23 12 LONDON, Tuesday. A BRITISH Boxing Board of Control rule that only British champions can fight for world titles may have to be altered. This follows the change of mind of the Turpin brothers, Dick and Randolph, who have once more stressed that they will notReuter - 304 words
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Article266 1949-11-23 12 AN ORDINANCE to incorporate the Singapore Sports Stadium will go before the Singapore Legislative Council for approval at the Council's meeting next month. Work on the proposed Singapore sports stadium has reached the draft bill stage, it was revealed at a Council meeting of the266 words
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Article61 1949-11-23 12 npHE Singapore Amateur X Football Association will revive the Business Houses' League competition next year. It is hoped to start the competition in January and complete it before the season proper starts in March. All Business Houses' sports secretaries are invited to attend a S.A.F.A. meeting61 words
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427 1949-11-23 12 SIX MALAY ANS FOR BRITISH EMPIRE GAMES VjR. E. STRICKLAND, secretary or the Singapore iT Olympic and Sports Council, will lead, as rrianager, a six-man Malayan contingent to the British Empire Games to be held in New Zealand in February next year. This was announced at a meeting of the427 words
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Advertisement369 1949-11-23 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. Continued from oagt 6) VEHICLES FOR SALE 1940 MERCURY 8 Coupe, complete overhaul new tyres taxed Insured European owner $2,150 or offers Box A8214. B.T. STANDARD REO. 1946, very good condition, 10 months Comprehensive Insurance. Price $1,900 or nearest offer to 1-A Penang Rd. 1941 VAUXHALL 14 saloon.369 words
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Advertisement217 1949-11-23 12 r KIELLAND BRAND?! FINEST NORWEGIAN MEDICINAL COD LIVER OIL STtAMREPINED AND NCNFREtZINC S& CONTROLLED CHEMICALLY AND BOLOWCAUY ffi^ -SOLE AG-EMTS' JL RAHAMIN PENHAS LTdJ| V-K^\ SINGAFOM KUALA LUMPUR /^^M^f I tcttn.-**i>> -;tn^ :»rofNgft» since t94S ,^y SHIPPING PROBtm? BL^. M STOCKS? Ikl PftfW MSA You're diking about my biggest h««d«ehe217 words
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