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Title Section18 1950-03-23 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. MARCH 23, 1950. <£- PRICE TEN CENTS SIXTEEN PAGES18 words
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Article, Illustration866 1950-03-23 1 Fire Throwers Used In Cher as Engagement From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. pOLICE disguised as bandits started off an operation last night which ended this morning in an engagement between nearly 200 police and men of the Ist Suffolk Regiment and, it866 words
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Article171 1950-03-23 1 ROME, Wednesday. JEEPLOADS of armed police, with sirens shrieking, went into action today against hundreds of thousands of workers obeying a Communist call to a showdown with the Italian Government. Four bomb explosions rock- Ed Rome as the Communistled General Labour Confederation called out Its 5,000,000171 words
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Article91 1950-03-23 1 U.S.I. Banks Not Ready For Rush JAKARTA. Wed. INDONESIAN banks which have been closed since Sunday did not open today as scheduled. The government said they nt>' dt'd one more day to prepare for the rush expected when Indonesians exchange their old currency for a new Issue The government willAP - 91 words
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Article35 1950-03-23 1 CAIRO Wed.— The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs today announced the elevation of the Italian and Abyssinian Legations in Cairo and the Egyptian Legations in Rome and Addis Ababa to I .sy status.— Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article40 1950-03-23 1 BANGKOK, Wed. Construction of a new runway at Bangkok's Don Muang airport is not expected to be completed on the scheduled date, Nov. 30. The coming monsoon and withdrawal of a contractor are given as reasons.— A.P.AP - 40 words
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130 1950-03-23 1 NEW YORK. Wed. GEN. Li Tsung-Jen, acting President of China until March 1, announced today he plans to return to the Chinese mainland in six months to lead a resistance movement against the Reds and the Kuomintang dictatorship." In an interview at hisAP - 130 words
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Article132 1950-03-23 1 MALAYA will have 116 armoured vehicles, including at least 25 armoured cars, at the end of March, the War Minister. Mr. John Strachey, announced in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Twenty-five of these armoured vehicles have already arrived in Singapore, the Straits Times understands. In addition,132 words
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192 1950-03-23 1 LONDON, Wednesday. 'THE official commission of inquiry which probed 1 the chieftainship dispute in the Bamangwato tribe of Bechuanaland unanimously advised Britain against recognising Seretse Khama, the Government disclosed today. The commission whose report has been kept secret also recommended that Seretse should beReuter - 192 words
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Article27 1950-03-23 1 TOKYO Wed.— The Nissan Automobile Company revealed today that it will ship 193 four-ton trucks and tank cars worth 100,000.000 yen (£lOO,000) to the Okinawas.—ReuterReuter - 27 words
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Article23 1950-03-23 1 MANILA Wed.— The Philippine Weather Bureau said that seven earthquakes rocked northern and eastern Mindanao late yesterday and early today.— U.P.UP - 23 words
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Article68 1950-03-23 1 MOSCOW, Wed. THE Communist Youth League organ Komsomolsk'aya Pravda, said today that Church weddings are against the organisation's rules. The league claims more than 9,000,000 members. The newspaper was replying to an inquiring young man whose bride insisted on a priestly blessing of their wedding. Explaining the68 words
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Article39 1950-03-23 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Federation High Commissioner Sir Henry Gurney. is on a visit to Kelantan. Until he returns this week Mr. M. V. Del Tufo. the acting Chief Secretary, will act as Deputy High Commissioner.39 words
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Article427 1950-03-23 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. DUTIES of the new Director of Operations, LieutGen. Sir Harold Briggs, and his relationship with the Police and Service chiefs in the Federation will be fully explained at a Press conference in Kuala be fully explained at a 1427 words
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Article42 1950-03-23 1 BAGDAD Wed— The Iraqi Parliament icria 1 accented the resign il ion oc 3i Op osition ni mb'.rs who walked out in protest against "lack of freedom of ?peerli *r>d Illtreatment by the Pr* ild. of the Lower House." Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article33 1950-03-23 1 BANGKOK, Wed.— A fine of 10.000.000 bant (U.S-$500,-000) and two years, eight months imprisonment was meted out to Nal Nguen for possession of one million baht worth of raw opium.33 words
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Article168 1950-03-23 1 £38, 768 TRACTION PROFIT From Oar Own Correspondent LONDON, Wed. THE Singapore Traction Co. report shows a profU for the year ended on Sept. 30 last of £38,768. The chairman, Sir Thomas Strangman. in his statement to shareholders says operating profits were up by over £40,000 due to the greater168 words
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Article353 1950-03-23 1 A FTER a debate held in camera and lasting for nearly six hours, the Singapore Municipal Commissioners yesterday appointed Mr. F. S. Wicks Deputy Municipal Water Engineer in preference to the locally-recruited candidate, Mr P. C. Lim. Yesterday was the fifth time the Commissioners in353 words
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267 1950-03-23 2 STRASBOURG, Wednesday. rOMMONWEALTH agreement with Britain's policy regarding: Western Europe was reported yesterday when a gathering of the General Affairs Commission of the Council of Europe opened here. The British Minister of Town and Country banning, Mr. Dalton, read a Foreign OfficeReuter - 267 words
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Article, Illustration31 1950-03-23 2 VICE ADMIRAL Herbert I:>nesley Packer, ag' "5, will soon take up his appointment as Commander-in-Chief. British South Atlantic Fleet. He is at present Fourth Sea Lord. Reuter photo.Reuter - 31 words
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Article138 1950-03-23 2 BONN', Wed. DR. KONRAD ADENAUER West Germany's Federal Chancellor, yesterday suggested that Franc* and Germany be br>;ugt.t together gradually startlmj with a common economic Parliament containing; elected members of :he Parliament of the two countries. He said that "a customs union and a customs Parliament, such asReuter; UP - 138 words
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Article, Illustration37 1950-03-23 2 TRW VAN HUN. the Governor of South Vietnam visited a Vietnamese exhibition in Saigon recently and signed the guest book. Saigon is gradually quietening down after a violent anti-American riot on Sunday. A.P. Picture.AP - 37 words
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Article251 1950-03-23 2 Journalists BestBut Press Bad' LONDON, Wednesday. INDIVIDUAL journalists in Britain have "higher 1 standards than anywhere else in the world" but the British Press as a whole is the "most prostituted in the world." I Britain's Health Minisiei Mr. Aneurin Bevan, expressed these views today. ne believes British journalists areReuter - 251 words
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Advertisement656 1950-03-23 2 NOTICES I NATURALISATION NOTICE Is hereby given that SHUM KWA1-HONG Of No. 73 Wilkinson Road, Singapore Mer- chant U applying to the Governor c for naturalisation, and that any person who knows any reason 8 why naturalisation should not o> c Bran ted should send a written signed statement of656 words
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Advertisement530 1950-03-23 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE RIFLE ASSOCIATION The Annual General Meeting of the Singapore Rifle Association wlli be held at the Club House at Nee Soon Rifle Range on Sunday 26th March. 1950 at 11.30 a.m. Immediately following the Ppoon Shoot for the following purposes: 1. To receive the Annual Report and Statement530 words
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Advertisement303 1950-03-23 2 NOTICES MUNICIP ALITY OF SINGAPORE Application has been made to the Municipal Commissioners of the Town of Singapore to issue to Madam Choong Moey Moey of No. 2fiB Ann Siang Hill, Singapore, the surviving jointholder, a duplicate certificate In respect of $700/- Singapore Municipal 3% IV^entcre Stock 1935 '7i^ :n303 words
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Advertisement176 1950-03-23 2 ms\ vtuaoas comtm WBRTAttO '-HEADY IN AN INSTANT/ if rri •omocn*. ni ocr to m *«oo f MS Aftou: CETZ BROS. CO. Spore Setter. .4 sea/fr fee/s Setter. ivAe/iyou c6ect If I Qmfc^, "-'MM, I II »//Ai AUSTIN of England jEwv I <&^& N >^uMßiaVlPQ9saßa^^Malal i^a\.^aU!^r^^ A war' 'V H176 words
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Article289 1950-03-23 3 House Approves Statement On Econom ic A id WASHINGTON, Wednesday. THE U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee yesterday approved a statement on the organising of the free people of Asia for self-help and mutual co-operation to protect their security and independence. The policy statementReuter; AP - 289 words
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Article, Illustration54 1950-03-23 3 POPK PUS XII seen on his way from the Vatican p 'vate apartments to the Consistory ISM for seer and semi-public consistories last week for five Holy Year Canonizations. With His Holiness is Monsignor Enrica Dante, Prefect of the Vatican Ceremonial Staff for Kt..«,;i)us Cer~«*ionies. They are preceded by helmetedAP - 54 words
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Article140 1950-03-23 3 AMSTERDAM, Wednesday. INDONESIA is to discuss the New Guinea problem with Dutch ministers M a conference in Jakarta on Mar. 25. "As this is such a difficult matter we cannot start too early", said Dr. Mohammed Roem, Indonesian High Commissioner i n Holland, beforeReuter - 140 words
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105 1950-03-23 3 Skipper 40 Drowned As Ship Sinks TAIPEH, Wed. THE Norwegian skipper was among those who were c.ov.ned when the steamer Miranda sank off Formosa on Sunday with a possible loss of 41 lives. He was the only foreigner aboard, all the rest of the crew of 47 being Chinese. TheAP - 105 words
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Article139 1950-03-23 3 RAF To Get Super Jet Fighters LONDON, Wed. BRITAIN is developing advanced types of jet fighters with speeds approaching that of sound, well over 600 miles an hour, the Air Minister, Mr. Arthur Henderson, told Parliament yesterday. These fighters able to tly at extreme heights, are to follow the newReuter - 139 words
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224 1950-03-23 3 WASHINGTON Wednesday. THE presidents of seven United States seamen's unions approved a resolution yesterday declaring a "hot war on European Communists trying to stem the flow of Atlantic Pact arms to the Western democracies. They sharply criticised Communists and their "trade union stoogesReuter - 224 words
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Article29 1950-03-23 3 MARHAM, Norfolk, Wed Four American B-29 Superfortress bombers first of 70 being given to Britain under the United States military aid programme landed here today. Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article89 1950-03-23 3 WASHINGTON. Wed. *¥IHE U.S. State Department yesterday described the visit of two American destroyers to Saigon, whose presence there brought on riots, as a routine goodwill affair. Officials sa>d the US Navy In December submitted a list of ports for visits by ships of the89 words
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Article76 1950-03-23 3 LONDON, Wed.--dir Stafford Cripps. British Chancellor of UM Exchequer yesterday refused a su?gistion that h* shouid limit by law the amount of steillnt balances, bjt-h fdpital <»nd interest, to be released In any one year. In Parliament he replied no waeu tisked to r*o so b>Reuter - 76 words
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114 1950-03-23 3 BRUSSELS, Wednesday. DELGILM'S Socialists threatened further active opposition to King: Leopold's return from exile yesterday as the Catholic Prime Minister, M. Gaston Eyskens, announced the formation of a new coalition government "within hours." Socialist Members ol Par liament announced that they would lead "StopReuter - 114 words
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Article97 1950-03-23 3 BERLIN, Wed. RUSSIA'S former Foreign I*• Minister, Mr. Vyacheslqv Molotoy, has assumed almost all executive powers in the Soviet Union "to spare the strength of the ageing Stalin," Soviet Col. Nakivaast said last night, according to the West German news agency. Marshal Stalin is 70.Reuter - 97 words
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Article78 1950-03-23 3 WASHINGTON, Wed. THE Netherlands Ambassador, Mr. van Kleffens, after a conference with the U S Secretary of State, Mr. Dean Acheson yesterday, said that the two talked about, the "whole world, including South -East Asia. I wanted to have a talk with Mr. Acheson aboutUP - 78 words
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213 1950-03-23 3 From Oar Own Correspondent LONDON. Wed. THE Socialist view of the tin regulation proposals is expressed by the "Daily Herald." which says with metal two or three times the pre-war price it is hardly to be wondered that production is over-running consumption. It looks like the213 words
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Article101 1950-03-23 3 From Our Own Correspondent MELBOURNE, Wed. Sir George Beharell, world president of the Dunlop organisation, said today that the rubber Industry will be "in a serious position" if Malayan terrorists are not dealt with quickly and energetically. He said that Britain could not expect Malayan planters, despite101 words
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Article, Illustration60 1950-03-23 3 MISS SOLNA MARIANNE ANITA JOEL, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanhope Joel of Wyphurst, Cranleigh, Surrey, and granddaug' r of the late Solly Joe I, the diamond millionaire, was married to Mr. Harry Thomson Jones, only son of Lieutenant-Colonel and Mrs. Victor Jones of Luggershlll, Broadway, Worcestershire,Reuter - 60 words
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237 1950-03-23 3 WASHINGTON, Wednesday. THE United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Trygve Lie, has proposed a 20-year programme to win peace between Russia and the United States. "It will take a long series of steps to reduce the tensions of conflict and brinj: the great powers together.Reuter; AP; UP - 237 words
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Article84 1950-03-23 3 Republican Attack On Acheson WASHINGTON. Wed. REPUBLICAN Senator, A Mr. Kenneth Wherry, yesterday accused the American Secretary of State, Mr. Dean Acheson, of indermining our national economy and losing the peace." The attack was thought to herald a Republican oTort to make a political campaign issue of Mr. Acheson andReuter - 84 words
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Article44 1950-03-23 3 WASHINGTON, Wed. Atomic Energy Commission officials yesterday refused to confirm Press reports that the hydrogen oomb will be tested at Eniwetok Atoll, in the Pacific, in April "We do not confirm," they said, "we do not deny. We co not comment."— U.P.UP - 44 words
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Article273 1950-03-23 3 TAIPEH, Wed. A NATIONALIST naval A spokesman indicated yesterday that Chinese Nationalist raiders have abandoned Sungmen, coastal town on the China mainland. 200 miles south of Shanghai. The spokesman said tuut part of a force which surp-is-ed the Communists by 'ardintr, thrre on March 15 with*-:AP; UP - 273 words
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Article29 1950-03-23 3 KARACHI. Wed. A lifesize statue of Mahatma G ndhl standing outside the Pakistan Parliament »v\s found lying on the ground beside its nine-foot-high pedestal yesterday morning. Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article41 1950-03-23 3 HATFIELD (Hertfordshire), Wed. Britain's de Haviland Comet the world's first alljet passenger plane Hew 1,300 miles to Copenhagen and back yesterday in three hours and 29 minutes flying time. Normal time for the route is about seven hours.— Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article320 1950-03-23 4 More Power For Local Chiefs THE Service Departments in Whitehall should delegate to the commanders in the Far East increased powers in connection with the pay and conditions of service of civilian employees. This is one of the recommendations of the Neden Commission of Inquiry,320 words
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Article184 1950-03-23 4 U.K. TAKES MORE SAGO AGAIN nECAUSE United Kingdom starcn consumers resumed private purchase of sago flour early this year, Singapore's sago industry is reviving. The factories closed down towards the end of last year because the trade was restricted. Now substantial orders have already been delivered by Singapore exporters. Singapore184 words
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Article159 1950-03-23 4 THREE Muslim sisters from Malaya who want to join their father's old university, the Al Azhar University, the famous 1,000-year-old centre of Muslim teaching in Egypt, are posing a difficult problem for the authorities. The girls, daughters of a Malayan Muslim leader, are Shadah. 22,AP - 159 words
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Article42 1950-03-23 4 COST of laying a trunk telephone underground cable from Singapore to Johore Bahru is estimated at $811,482. A supplementary provision of $257,482 in addition to the original vote of 5554.000 was approved on Tuesday by Singapore Legislative Council.42 words
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115 1950-03-23 4 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Wednesday. MALAYAN employers must do more to improve living and working conditions, Mr. J. S. Ferguson told the Ipoh Rotary Clnb today. He was speaking of his recent trip to Ceylon as Federation employers' representative at the International Labour Organisation conference.115 words
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Article34 1950-03-23 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Mr R Ampalavanar, of the Group Registration Office, Klanp and Miss Navamany Thura 1 ->pa. of Ma'lnkam. Ceylop were ™*Tled at the Hindu j'emple, Seremban,34 words
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Article, Illustration451 1950-03-23 4 From Our Woman Correspondent IN 1933, when Mr. Richard Walker, Singapore Education Department's Art Supervisor, started Art Class for Malay school teachers, mothers and husbands of the students sat at the back of the class "too see that he behaved properly." "There are many very451 words
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Article28 1950-03-23 4 From Onr Own Correspondent SEGAMAT, Wed. For leaving his bicycle unlocked and unattended at Bekr»k village, 45-year-old Chin* Seng was fifed $4 in the Segamai Court.28 words
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Article, Illustration45 1950-03-23 4 FORMER Singapore Chinese Consul, Mr. S. Y. Cheng addressing a dinner party in honour of Chiang Kai-shek's resumption of the Presidency of the Chinese National Oo7ernment. The party was on Tuesday nighi at the Chung Shing Club in Cecil Street.— Straits Times pic-45 words
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Article170 1950-03-23 4 From Our Own Correspondent PENANG. Wed. THE directors of the Rahman Hydraulic Tin Mine —Mr. J. G. Brown. Mr. W. E. Hunt. Mr. R. D. Hume and Mr. J. F. Keay— were the chief mourners at the funeral today of the mine manager.170 words
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Article49 1950-03-23 4 From Our Own Correspondent TELUK ANSON, Wed.— At the inquest into the death of a 55-year-old Chinese woman, Ng Cheng, the Teluk Anson Coroner, Raja Chik Jaffar bin Sultan Abdullah, returned a verdict of "death by misadventure." Ng was knocked down by a car at Bagan Datoh.49 words
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Article105 1950-03-23 4 WHEN Inche Sardon bin Jublr (Rural East) suggested in the Singapore legislative Council this week that the 30-mile-an-hour speed laws should be relaxed, or the areas for the speed limit reolassifled, the acting Colonial Secretary, Mr. J. D. M. Smith, renUe'l that he would again >-105 words
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Article186 1950-03-23 5 From Our Staff Correspondent MALACCA, Wednesday. A Malay corporal in charge of a police station in the Alor Gajah area yesterday ran amok and shot dead four people, including his own wife. He also wounded his child and a shopkeeper. The man is still at large186 words
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102 1950-03-23 5 From Our SUIT Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. TWO-acre plot of land A along Prince's Road. k a a Lumpur, originally earmarked by the Government lor a maternity iospital, vus proposed as an ideal sue for a Municipal Health Centre by the General Purposes Committee102 words
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Article, Illustration73 1950-03-23 5 AND THEN THE RAINS CAME: A grassfire which swept over part of the disused Chinese cemetery behind the Orchard Road police station yesterday afternoon sent people living m huts m the vicinity rushin* out of their homes as the flames spread towards them. But a tropical downpour soon after did73 words
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211 1950-03-23 5 EXPERT OPINION ON FIGURE '0' IN $80,000 L i,y» 'Written At A Different Time' SINGAPORE handwriting expert, Mr. A. W. Burtt, gave evidence today at the resumed hearing of the case in which a Penang merchant, Lim Kirn Cheng, is jointly charged with three other men with conspiring to cheat211 words
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Article40 1950-03-23 5 MUAR, Wed.— A field worker, Soh Ping, employed by Malay Lenga Estate, Pagoh, Muar was awarded $877 compensation by the Commissioner for Workmen's Compensation, North Johore. It was stated that Soh met with an accident while slashing undergrowth40 words
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266 1950-03-23 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. REPLYING to criticism of increased electricity charges by the Federation's Central Electricity Board, the Deputy Chairman, Mr. F. P. Egerton, stated yesterday that they had been made necessary by the increased cost of fuel oil following sterling devaluation. Mr.266 words
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Article, Illustration54 1950-03-23 5 MVAMI SATTANANDA of the Vivtkananda Ashrama, Kuala Lumpur, who has published the first Malay translation of a Tamil classic. Thirrukural. m the history of Malaya. The translation has been done by Inche Mohairmed Itamly bin Muhammed Tahir. The book is available, at $1 a copy, from the Malayan Printers, Kuala54 words
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Article92 1950-03-23 5 From Onr Stall Correspondent MALACCA, Wed. THE Advisory Committee to help the Education Department at its first meeting yesterday discussed admission to schools, production of efficient teachers and accommodation. Mr. S. Shunmugam presided. Other members present were Messrs. V. E. Dias, Chin Tian Soo and Inche Umar92 words
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Article51 1950-03-23 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The second annual Tamil Cultural Conference will be held at Seremban on April 21, 22 and 23. Those taking part in the oratorical contests in Tamil must be over 18 Further particulars may be obtained from the Joint Secretaries, No. 5, Church Street, Kuala51 words
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Article14 1950-03-23 5 From Our Own Correspondent MUAR, Wed.— The Muar Magistrate fined Lav Kirn14 words
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Article72 1950-03-23 5 From Oar Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wed.— The Federation's acting Town Planner, Mr. T. H. H. Hancock, whose contract has expired, was thanked yesterday by the Kuala Lumpur Municipality for the detailed planning proposals he had recommended. Mr. Hancock who will be leaving Kuala Lumpur on72 words
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Article18 1950-03-23 5 MUAR, Wed. Four Chinese found gambling at Jorak were each fined SlO by the Muar Magistrate.18 words
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Article63 1950-03-23 5 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Wed. THE people of lower Perak are to pray in their churches, mosques. and temples on Friday, March 31, for a return of peace to Malaya. They want people of all religions throughout the Federation to join them in this63 words
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Article192 1950-03-23 5 Air Force Officer Acquitted FLYING Officer Walter Theaker. a civilian Air Ministry worker attached to the R.A.F.. was acquitted without his defence being called yesterday by the Singapore Second District Judge, Mr. Tan Ah Tah. on a charge of negligent driving in connection with an accident on Oct. 15 in192 words
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Article74 1950-03-23 5 A VERDICT of misadventure was returned by the Singapore Coroner, Mr. Choor Singh, at an inquest yesterday on an 11-year-old school-boy Tan Sek Mcc, who wa s found drowned In a creek of Lorong 17. Geylang Road, on Saturday last. Tan and another schoolboy, Teo Hock74 words
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Article53 1950-03-23 5 TAIPING, Wed. Mr. J. P. Hannyngton, District Officer, Larut and Matang, and Mrs. Hannyngton were guests of honour at a tea party given by the Kempe Club. Mr. C. B. Molony of the Town Board, Larut and Matang, will act as District Officer while Mr. Hannyngton53 words
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Article41 1950-03-23 5 From Onr Own Correspondent TAIPING, Tues.— A Talentlme contest will be held in Taiping on April 4. It is sponsored by the Methodist Youth Fellowship the Talplng Youth Club, the Ist Ranger Company and the Taiping Rover Crew.41 words
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89 1950-03-23 5 WASHINGTON, Wed. BURMESE rice exports totalled 2.632,000,000 pounds during 1949. according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture This is 93.300.000 pounds less than 1948 exports. The 1936-40 average yearly exports were 6,504,000,000 pounds, the Department said. Japan received 122,000,000 837,000,000; Hong Kon-r 38,000,000;89 words
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Article282 1950-03-23 6 European Among Casualties From Our Staff" Correspondent PENANG, Wednesday. A EI' ROPE AN Anti-Bandit Month squad leader, Mr. E. W. Mathis, was among nine casualties injured last night in Penang's second handgrenade explotion within a week. The bomb was thrown at about 9.20 p.m. at a282 words
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Article81 1950-03-23 6 Ftfim Our si. iff nrrrspondent SKKKMBAX. Wed. AN ambulance was sent from Seremban to Mamlt.ui six miles away, following a telephone call from it Malay special constable on I'lu Ara Estate. l.»st ni?ht. The constable reported an accident involine a lorry in which there vim "two casualties."81 words
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Article115 1950-03-23 6 From Our SUIT Correcpondent .IOHORE BAHRU. Wed. a Tan Kirn Hung of Muar. s through his Counsel. Mr. W. H Sault. successfully petitioned the Johore Supreme s Court yesterday for the re- E Inuw <>f his motor car. which P \ht Muar Court had ordered confiscated. The115 words
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Article77 1950-03-23 6 From Our Own Correspondent TELUK ANSON. Wed-In a drive for funds held In July last year, the Lower Perak District Welfare Organisation raised $1,911 In October, in conjunction with the PanMalayan Welfare Week appeal, a further 6um of $1,034 was raised. This is revealed in the 194977 words
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Article68 1950-03-23 6 From Our Own Correspondent BL'KIT MKRTAJAM. Wednesday 4 RRESTED by Anti-Bandit Month volunteers during A an identity card check at Sungei Tiga. Lee Ah Goon was lined $50 for moving salt fish without a permit. Le e said the salt fish were his own.68 words
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Article, Illustration91 1950-03-23 6 FINAL TALKS THIS PICTURE was taken yesterday morning when the U.S. Economic Aid Mission, headed by Mr. Allen Griffin, held its final talks with the Commissioner- General, Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald, at F hoenlx Park, Singapore. n the picture are (from left) Mr A D York, G<*n. Sir John Harding,91 words
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162 1950-03-23 6 From Our Own Correspondent BUKIT MERTAJAM, Wednesday. AFTER two shots had been heard outside his hut last night, a pig-rearer, 40-year-old Ng Ah Peng, was found dead this morning by his wife and 12-year-old daughter. Ngwas lying face downwards a short162 words
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Article62 1950-03-23 6 From Our Own Correspondent KAJANG, Wed. Yap Teck Nam, who is allied to have attempted to extort money from Eng Kai Sam by putting him in fear of Injury and by using criminal force, was allowed bail of $250 in one surety by the Kajang Circuit Magistrate.62 words
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Article72 1950-03-23 6 From Our SUfl torrrspir.Urnt IPOH, Wed. TWO Tamils suspected of giving anti-Rritish lectures were arrested by police in Silibin Lane. Ipoh last night. Anti-British rotters in Malay and Chinese were stuck up at Taiping yesterday. Grik volunteers in Upper Perak have visited squatter areas to72 words
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Article32 1950-03-23 6 From Oar Own Correspondent RAUB, Wed—Cheong Keow a 38-year-old Hakka. was fined $80 by the Raub Circuit i Magistrate for failing to re- i gister and obtain a card.32 words
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Article84 1950-03-23 6 HEALTH INSPECTOR CHARGED From Our SUfl Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. A HEALTH Inspector in the Kuala Lumpur Municipality G. M. David, today appeared before Mr. A. P. Jack, the First Magistrate, charged with corruptly obtaining $50 from an Indian. It was alleged that David received the money in order to84 words
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Article36 1950-03-23 6 From O«r SUn" Correspondent MALACCA. Wed. Police last night, at the 1634 milestone, Alor Gajah Road, found the body of a ■.'B-year-old Chinese in a ditch with his head almost severed from the body.36 words
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251 1950-03-23 6 Death Sentence For Man Who Carried Hand Grenade From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. A 30-YEAR-OLD Malay padi planter, Jaafar bin Hussein, who said he was on his way to surrender when he was arrested by auxiliary police constables, was today sentenced to death by Mr. Justice Briggs in251 words
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Article23 1950-03-23 6 From Our M»« CorrfMK.ndent MALACCA Wed. -Mr. P. P. 1 Perelra. has been apnointod JAsst. Registrar of Fedc.al 1 Citizens, Malacca.23 words
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Article146 1950-03-23 6 THE latest list of donations to the University of Malaya Endowment Fund has brought the total, up to March 20. to $2,538,501.48. an Increase of $9,088.29 since March 11. Some of the contributions acknowledged in the lattst list are: Mern'oers of Shell RecrtMiu.u Club. Sarawak146 words
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Article118 1950-03-23 6 Fiom Our Own Correspondent SEGAMAT. Wed. •'1 HAD no Intention of tak1 Ing my life but wished to frighten my husband so as to regain his love. He had married a second wife and was neglecting and ill-treating me daily." I That was the118 words
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181 1950-03-23 7 Strachey Promises 60 Armoured Vehicles For Malaya In March LONDON, Wednesday. fTHK War Minister, Mr. John Strachey, told Parliament yesterday that urgent steps had been taken to comply with the demand of the military authorities in Malaya for additional Supplies of armoured vehicles. Fifty-six armoured vehicles, including 25 armoured cars,181 words
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Article151 1950-03-23 7 Helicopters On Way From U.K. from Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. THREE helicopters are on their way to Malaya by ship and are expected in Singapore at the end of this rrmnth They are to be used as ambulance planes to evacuate wounded from almost Inaccessible iungle areas to151 words
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Article58 1950-03-23 7 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Wed.— The following have been appointed to serve on the Johore Bahru Rent Assessment Board for the current I year. Ungku Itmal bin Abdul Rahman, (president), the District Officer, Johore Bahru, the President of the Town Board, Johore Bahru. Dato Wong58 words
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164 1950-03-23 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. 'THE Federation and Singapore Governments are 1 establishing a Malayan Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, for the defence of Malaya. One division is to be established in the Federation. The Colony division is already in existence. A Sea164 words
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Article512 1950-03-23 7 npHE Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Murray- Aynsley, yesterday reserved judgment in the Singapore High Court in the Hai Hsuan case in which the acting master of the ship, Mr. Yong Soon Ec asked the court to set aside a writ claiming possession of the vessel512 words
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Article155 1950-03-23 7 IGNORED ORDER, SHOTDEAD From Oar Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. A CHINESE carrying a basket of fresh cooked rice was stopped by a jungle squad sergeant in the Sungei Patani area of Kedah yesterday After struggling free and ignoring a challenge to halt, the man was shot and killed. His155 words
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37 1950-03-23 7 GOING ON LEAVE From Oar Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Wed Mr. C. S. Huxley, Johore Inspector of Machinery, sails for the U.K. next week on furlough. He is being succeeded by Mr. O. J. Pollard from Seremban.37 words
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Article43 1950-03-23 7 From Our SUIT Correspondeui JOHORE BAHRU, Wed.— Mr. Justice Paul Storr, former Perak Judge, who is expected back from furlough next week, has been appointed Johore Judge in succession to Mr. L. V. J. Lavllle. who has retired from the Ssrvice.43 words
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Article289 1950-03-23 7 Pledge Of More Troops Hailed rpHE undertaking given in the House of Commons on Monday by the Under-Secretarv for War, Mr. Michael Stewart, that Malaya's future troop requirements would be met, was welcomed in the Federation Mr. E. D. Shearn, President of the Malayan Association, said today that the answer289 words
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Article95 1950-03-23 7 By Our Woman Correspondent VOLUNTEER leaders from Y.W.C.A. centres throughout Malaya will meet for a fortnight's training course from April 12 at the Y.W.C.A. Hostel, Fort Canning, Singapore. Lecturers on leadership, programme planning, and membership will include Mrs. H. B. Arnstutz, Miss J. Kilgour, Miss Beatrice Lynch, Miss95 words
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Article127 1950-03-23 7 Y.W.C.A., 5, Raffles Quay, dressmaking. 10 a.m., embroidery class. 3.30 p.m. INTER-RELIGIOUS ORGANISATION, public meeting on the theme "Religion In Our Daily Lives." Raffles Institution Hall, 5 p.m. YOUNG PEOPLE'S MEETING. Bethesda, Bras Basah Road, 6 p.m. Mr. A. E. Phillips will speak. THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. Mr. M. P.127 words
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Article259 1950-03-23 7 From Oar Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. MAXIMUM penalties for offences asainst the new Social and Welfare Services Lotteries Bill to be introduced at the Federal Legislative Council meeting on April 19, are a fine of $5,000. or two years' gaol, or both. Offences named are259 words
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Advertisement258 1950-03-23 7 n:!::::flB| Ir- —HnJ .Hi Hi:: -Mil"::* -IHR?"" •"■•tfStf":" -Int. I"" m '-1". Calling ALL J Business Men 4 BRITISH INDUSTRIES FAIR LONDON and BIRMINGHAM Bth to 19th MAY, 1950 liHlllliliijiiillllllligiiHjliilnli^Jjp Leaving Singapore by air about May Ist. and arrive London about May 3rd May at Hotel May 4th to 7th258 words
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Obituary26 1950-03-23 8 \!AH CHEE. nge 72. pass- fully, 161 Joo Chta! ..n 21 3 50. Cortege will Wbltley Road cemetery m Sunday 26.3.5 ft at 11 am.26 words
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Article1065 1950-03-23 8 Progressive Victory i Singapore took another sU-p forward on the path of democracy on Tuesday, when every unofficial member of the Legislative Council voted for Mr C. C. Tans motion to increa.se the number of members elected by popular vote from six to nine. The final decision lies with the1,065 words
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Article81 1950-03-23 8 WITH reference to "Erilightened's" letter published by you on Mar. 17, I should like to make it clear to him that it is one thing for a United Press correspondent to travel about China without anythttng happening to him and quite another for a81 words
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Article, Illustration1158 1950-03-23 8 ]JVEN before, but more especially since, the Batavia Orchestra's visit to Singapore last year, there has been a great deal of speculation about the formation of a similar orchestra for Singapore and Malaya. Everybody is agreed that the "Batavia Week" was a glorious musical1,158 words
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Article419 1950-03-23 8 Mr. Tan's Taunt A PECULIARLY bltu-r tack on the Btn tj Times wu made by Ni r. C. C. Tan in the 1 1 gapore Legislative Council 1 n Wednesday, one <yt cisms beirrg that this news* paper Inaccurately stated the increase in ths unoftii 1 majority that419 words
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204 1950-03-23 8 WHEN I settled down in the Serangoon district of Singapore I thought I could enjoy the peace and tranquillity typical of the countryside. Now I realise that I have been sadly mistaken. A factory, situated at Mile 6 on the Yeo Chu Kang Road, emits204 words
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Letter58 1950-03-23 8 pLAAS-Boetie" in last Sa- turday's Forum, writing "In Defence of Malan," announced that the average Asian labourer in Malaya was far worse off than the South African native. Would he care to amplify, with comparative reference to say, pay, housing, political and industrial representation, taxation and58 words
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Letter166 1950-03-23 8 AN behalf of many of my townsfolk I should be much obliged if you could enlighten us on the question of business registration. We are at a loss to know whether we should register now, or what sort of business comes under this registration. We are being166 words
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Advertisement777 1950-03-23 8 CLASSIFIED ADS. MAXWEIir-To Edijh Phren« M: kwcO, (nee Ramplen Jonw), <J:nifhtrr. Pamela Rt Hongr Kong. |Mi Marrh. 1ACI.EAN At Bungsar Hospi|j i n :»2nd March 1950 to Marpj.itt «if<- of I. R. Maclean Oapi Estate, Serendah for Carolyn. SITI ATIONS VACANT M) imm<diai't\ a Tyoisi «-i l f«.r an established777 words
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Advertisement6 1950-03-23 8 al'-A P BETTER mmh MERCHANT TAILORS6 words
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Advertisement343 1950-03-23 8 CLEAR AS CRYSTAL k v E2pES2K ■rmyi BM^^Hbv' «H«/jaifts BVBlTia^l a»^T# 111 WJ^FrJtMm W^sfHßi^jiMS^ i Glass isa necessity of modern civilization a material »hjch nittil our daily lives far more than is commonly recogm/cd. We see through glass windows, spectacles, binoculars and microscopes. We eat and drink from glass. We343 words
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Article357 1950-03-23 9 'Malaya 's Needs Small 9 Says Mission Chief ■pHE effect of American economic aid to SouthEast Asia should be felt in certain areas within 90 days, Mr. R. Allen Griffin, head of the U.S. Technical Assistance Mission, told a Singapore Press conference yesterday.357 words
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Article, Illustration53 1950-03-23 9 ONE MAN WAS KILLED and another escaped with slight injuries in this collision bet ween an omnibus and two bicycles at the junction or A Ibert Street and Stlegie Road yesterday. The bus was full of office workers on their way home. The killed cyclist was 22-year-old Koh Kai Chwee.53 words
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Article93 1950-03-23 9 Stole Coat To See Film Show TWENTT-year-old Naraya- nan Govinuan. who pleaded guilty to stealing a coat. was sentenced to six months' rigorous 'mprisjnment in the Singapore Second Police Court yesterday. Narayanan ;ook the coat. valued at 519 Irom :i house in Killiney Road on March 14. got it pawned93 words
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Article32 1950-03-23 9 A lighter loaded with firewood sank in Ponggol Sea Mfrday afternoon during Vhf thunderstorm. One of lh< two attendants. 34-year-r'ri Lrof Geok is missing. The 1 nan escaped.32 words
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Article344 1950-03-23 9 Previous Debates 'Wild/ So SINGAPORE Municipal Commissioners yesterday voted to exclude the Press and public from its debate on the "Wicks-Lim" case the appointment of a Deputy Water Engineer. By 15 votes to eight, with one abstention, the Commissioners adopted the motion of Mr. Yap Pheng I344 words
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Article55 1950-03-23 9 The Inter-Religious Organ- Lsation will hold a meeting a;. Raffles Institution hall at 1 5 p.m. today. Rabbi Jacob Shababo. Mrs. H. B. Moorhead and Swarai Vamedanananda will speak on "Religion in our daily lives." Tuan Haji Noah bin Omar, president of the Religious 1 Department. Johore Bahfu.55 words
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193 1950-03-23 9 T»HE NAAFI headquarters in England are making huge grants from profits accrued before the war to the various British Colonies, of which Singapore's share will be $16,638. According to th* terms ol reference, the grants are to be utilised jor welfare work and other193 words
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Article70 1950-03-23 9 BENTONG, Wed. A CHINESE woman, aged about 30. threw a hand grenade at a police party screening the Chinta Manis quarry area at the 77th mile. Bentong-Karak Road, this afternoon. The pin. however, had not been pulled and the grenade dropped harmlessly beside the Malay Chief Inspector70 words
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Article57 1950-03-23 9 Ajo-rt/iH-uLiJ uninese woman, who was knocked down by a taxi at Rochore Road on Tuesday night, died in the General Hospital yesterday. The traffic police was informed yesterday of the death of Heng Kia Kiap. a 19-year-old Singapore Chinese, who fell from a S.T.C., bus In57 words
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Article146 1950-03-23 9 A MAN who. it was alleged. ftftcr having a heated argument with his wife pulled his clothes out of a cupboard, poured petrol over them, set them alight and then calmly sat down outside hi 6 room watching others trying to put the fire out. appeared In146 words
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Article203 1950-03-23 9 'PUBLIC MUST GIVE SUPPORT' TOWN PLANNING THE manager of the Singapore Improvement Trust, Mr. J. M. Fraser, said last night that the Colony's need of more breathing space could only be obtained by careful diagnosis, a far-see-ing plan and determination by the public and Government that the plan should come203 words
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Article88 1950-03-23 9 CINGAPORE taxi owners drivers and operators will hold a special meeting en Tuesday to discuss the proposed new hackney carriage bye-laws which will come up for approval by the Municipal Commissioners at the end of this month. The position of the 400 taxi-owners whose vehicles were put88 words
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Article108 1950-03-23 9 J^ visit to Italy during the Holy Year combined with a trip around the world is possible for tourists travelling aboard the American President Lines twin luxury liners. President Polk and President Monroe, Mr. Fred H. Spengler, Singapore Manager of the Line, told the Straits Times108 words
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Article151 1950-03-23 9 PINES of $10 each were imposed on two men and three women, all members of one family, for illegal entry into the Colony by the Singapore First District Judge, Mr. H. E. Kingdon. The two men were Yeo Ah Luk aged 61 and Yeo151 words
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Article, Illustration47 1950-03-23 9 MISS BERTHA ALICE ALLEY. of Tan Tock Seng Hospital, and Mr. Robert David Johnston, of the Straits Steamship Company, were married at St. Andrew's Cathedral. Singapore, yesterday. After the ceremony Sandra Elizabeth Action, aged three, presented them with a decorated horseshoe. Straits Times picture.47 words
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Article317 1950-03-23 9 DEGIONAL Schools in Singapore will ha c Parents' Committees next year to run extramural activities, the Singapore Director of Education. Mr. A. W. Frisby, said yesterday. Addressing the Peoples Educational Association on "Community Development,' Mr. Frisby said that this was one of the ways in317 words
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Article34 1950-03-23 9 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Wed Tan Kah Kai, of 3egamati. was convicted In the Police Court today on a charge of negligent driving and was fined $25.34 words
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Article158 1950-03-23 9 Gunman Ties Gags Woman a SINGAPORE gunmai tied up a woman hunc and foot, gagged her anc left her in a b:irk lani after robbing her of all her cash and jewellery. The hold up was :n I.i 1 ng 28. Geylang Road, »n Trtsday near midnight The victim. 2iSwee158 words
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Article114 1950-03-23 9 Quek Ldan Meag, whi «vu charged In he Bin Fourth Police Court ust week with eh fig Kei Chong Oi •> appeared in the same cuui w I'fcl to answer 1 1 idril 1 cheating charges whir' <overed four [till patte* < 1 foolscap. He pleaded n114 words
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Article, Illustration2001 1950-03-23 10 THE DEADLY PARALLELS -INDIA CHINA ANDREW ROTH draws some striking analogies on two of the world's most populous countries— MAY DKLHI jji/rr r \i nt, to hi<ii:i ifler two and a half yearn* absence, one is struck by the extent (>r the rontrovcrs\ over whether India is following China's mad2,001 words
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Advertisement73 1950-03-23 10 HOMES CLUBS OFFICES HOSPITALS HOTELS ■""FACTORIES BORNEO /> hLl^" Ji SINGAPORE. MALACCA KUALA LUMPUR. IPOH. PENANG De Witts; THE COUGH SYRUPS j YOU WILL EVENTUALLY I \fP?\ BUY BECAUSE THEY ARE BETTER AND I X A BEAR THE NAME... ir* De Witts f ■-^•~****^S\ A name tnot has stood c#/73 words
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Advertisement121 1950-03-23 10 11 a.m.. 1.45. 4.15. 6.45 and 9.30 p.m. S 3 ACADEMY AWARD WINNER I IN 1946, OLIVIA De HAVILLAND IS AGAIN STRONG CONTENDER FOR THE COVETED OSCAR! I GREATNESS in a Motion Picture! j 2 flfflSrv^M Ll vHfls «H^^ 1: i t V mmmflir^^t i Mm l^r^^H 3 fi&V^^ 'm^r121 words
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Miscellaneous275 1950-03-23 10 lude; 7. SO London Studio Melo- studio Melodies; 7. 15 *2?* c SINGAPORE dies; 8 Forum of the Air; 8.30 7.30 Kngllah Half-Hour; 8 'Strictly Thursday Symphony; 9.30 News; Vocal"; 8.15 Thai; 8.46 Dutch; 10 a.m. News from K.L.; 10.05 9.45 b. B.C. Jazs Octet; 10 Happy 9 Kuoyu; 9.30275 words
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Article, Illustration704 1950-03-23 11 K. S. KONG - K. S. KONG By Top left, the bridegroom and the bride pay their respects at the altar in the bride's house. Kight, in ceremonial robes, the groom lifts a bowl of food he must not taste at the wedding meal in the bridal chamber. Top right,704 words
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Article, Illustration629 1950-03-23 11 Kebun - Kebun Jl •Krbun" will be pleased to answer any questions on gardening sent in by rea- QWill you please give me some advice about gladiolus. Is this the correct form of the name? I have had good results from imported bulbs (from Holland) bought locally. They were629 words
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Article202 1950-03-23 11 WHILE passing through Chinatown in ihe evenIng one may sometimes observe a group of men crowdIng round a woman who stands beside a carbide lamp on the roadside, striking a gong and gesticulating like a Hyde Park orator. This is the Chinese medicine vendor modernfashion. A "descendent of202 words
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Advertisement71 1950-03-23 11 The HILLMAN ESTATE CAR Tki» Hillman Minx Estate Car it independent suspension, twinging available NOW for IMMEDIATE rear doors and a new plus power" DELIVERY. It has a spacious interior, engine. The Hillman Estate Car it comfortable searing for 4 persons. perfect for the Planter Ask for Particulars at our71 words
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Advertisement126 1950-03-23 11 1 Nescafe JLf Is on hand C \^N> NESCAFE makes delicious coffee V^^^T^ instantly with all the flavour <v -5^^^^^- and "lift" of pure, freshly-brewed >>>^ coffee, but without the fuss and muss of brewing. No pot, no j {rounds, just add piping hot l~~ water. So convenient, if you126 words
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Miscellaneous127 1950-03-23 11 STRAITS TIMES CROSSWORD ,mm d< £Tc tft BE* U d CROSSWORD No, 19 I Krao In in bonat w»» gjrei. m-Hrd-U U r~J I la I U I I" t Shape *c b.ckw.rt ««h ft™""* U Bcbkmm W WJ M M Far Baaiera i»la~J (7) W Departed proM »mna«.) 10127 words
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Article, Illustration496 1950-03-23 12 RALPH BOND - RALPH BOND By Ih Iho law of the land had been observed, many British films, including "Oliver Twist" nnd me Fallen Idol," would never have been mnde. The Inw s:iys that children under the ai^e of fourteen shall not be employed in film studios. As both John496 words
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Article, Illustration803 1950-03-23 12 "THAT'S the second 1 pair this week!" she cried, groping for nail polish "Maddening to think they deliberately make them so they 11 ladder. If they used a different stitch, nylons need never run." Most women seem to believe that the only reason stockings aren't made really803 words
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Article506 1950-03-23 12 BOB GILMORE - BOB GILMORE Australian scene by MELBOURNE, Mar. 15. pRIME Minister Menzles' first steps to restore value to the Australian pound, which he announced in Parliament last night, differ completely from the remedies advanced by the pundits and the economists. The first steps sound to the506 words
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Advertisement58 1950-03-23 12 a\ i 1 v "V "'v's^Shbt PL laa wE&jVVC'yV J[~Jl ""'■'»'*'^raBHH Vv ■■rnrrrrrraw rrT^^^^^^^TfffmWßai I <*JntXaßfla^D FHfl In this definite 500 C edition the 500 becomes more than ever the car of the future. WM^Bn^BB t j s tht ultra-utilitarian car par DDOi PSOSRtSS MOTORS LTD. 46 ORCHARD ROAD SINGAPORE58 words
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Advertisement116 1950-03-23 12 A 7 waveband bandapread receiver In an attractively finished walnut cabinet. 1 BC 4972 (ac) BC 4977 (d.c./a c $275/- LESS 10 FOR CASH HIRE PURCHASE $23/- MONTHLY GUARANTEED FOR 1 2 MONTHS ADVT. OF THE GENERAITeLECTRIC CoTITD. OF ENGLAND SINGAPORt MALACCA KUALA LUMPUR IPOH PENANO We have bc*n manu-116 words
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Article, Illustration770 1950-03-23 13 S. SIVADAS - They thrive on bamboo shoots and fruit S. SIVADAS By -Imitation is the best form of flattery" so the saying goes. But whether the above applies to the Kuala Lumpur hawker pictured here is a question which is difficult for one to decide. For Ho Hon. as our man is770 words
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Article, Illustration189 1950-03-23 13 |>IIKIT China has been known for years, particularly M "Roman Catholics, as the Hill of St. Francis. This "is because in the Portu- Ruese times the Fran- ciscans. being of the "Order of St. Frani-s of Assisi. erected a convent 4 on the hill. 1 Until189 words
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Article472 1950-03-23 13 fHE good Nai Boon Kee A is blessed with a .chequered career. What it is, I do not know, nor will I ever know. Several things have been whispered about his deeds, but that is another story. Boon Kee keeps a sundry shop on the472 words
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Article, Illustration301 1950-03-23 13 Swee Eng, youngest librarian STREET CHARACTERS....No. 5 AS the darkness deepens around and in Singapore streets the night watchers come to life. The children of the Malays, of Hindu and Indian Muslim and Indian Christian, go inside their houses. Fitful lights gleam forth, then flicker out, shutters are closed. But301 words
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Advertisement79 1950-03-23 13 v^wmsswtra^ fP^* r Use the Scandinavian Airlines System for transporting your goods. Fast D.C. 6 planes with a world embracing network of air communications ranging from the Far East to the whole of Europe and America and Africa. I Tor further Information apply to your local travel agents or direct79 words
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Article339 1950-03-23 14 LONDON, Wed. rA shares were prominent, with widespread gains, in the London Stock Exchange yesterday. With Domestic issues idle, market operators are giving more attention to Commodity shares and are searching lor investment -nedia promising capital appreciation. Overseas Issues are J™*™ 1 most of the business in the339 words
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Article123 1950-03-23 14 From Our Market Correspondent THE Malayan share market ruled quiet but steady in all sections yesterday. Very few changes were recorded. A feature of the market was the continued improvement of the tin metal price Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association yesterday were IMHsTRIAI.S123 words
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Article56 1950-03-23 14 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, W<\l TIN-ORE production in the Federation of Malaya las', month totalled 5,814 tons, appro* lmately 1,000 above the average for last year. Output in Peralc totalled iTU tons, Selangor 1.512, Negri Sembilan 106, Pahang 187, Johore 93. Trengganu 24, Kedah 45,56 words
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Article83 1950-03-23 14 WASHINGTON. Wed. UNITED STATES exports ot rubber and rubber products in January dropped 34.8 per cent below the figure of a year ago, and to the third lowest point since the war, according to the O.S. Commerce Department. The value or January shipment* was U5«7.360.91iAP - 83 words
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Article70 1950-03-23 14 WASHINGTON, Wed. rpHE United States of Indonesia I*■ exported 16,826 long tons of I copra during February, according to official U.S. Government reports. This was a 17 per cent reduction as compared with February 1949, and 33 per cent below the 1949 average monthly shipments of 25,284 tons.70 words
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87 1950-03-23 14 CHIPS alongside the Singapore 13 Harbour Board wharves yesterday (godowns In brackets) were: Main Wharf: Steel Executive (31-32), Alcinous (33-34), Benlawers (36), Star Betelgeuse (3839). Tartfa (42-43). West Wharf: Canton (1-8). Glengarry (4-5), Meonia (6-7). Benvannocu (8-9). Khyber (11), Aeneas (13-14), Orestes (15-16). Empire Dock:87 words
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Article28 1950-03-23 14 SINGAPORE, Wed., Mar 22— 5298.25 (up $1.25.) LONDON, Wed. Mar. 22. Spot: £604— £605. Forward: £604* £605*. Settlement, £604. Turnover, morning. 95 tons; afternoon, 50 tons.28 words
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Article256 1950-03-23 14 Rubber And Currency In Indonesia From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Wed. RUBBER prices were marked down in London at the beginning of the week, on the news of Indonesian currency measures, but as .ittle selling developed the market became steadier. Indonesian Rubber shares *ere at first undecided on the Stock256 words
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Article190 1950-03-23 14 THE Singapore rubber market opened very steady yesterday with prices showing small advances on Tuesday's. Sellers were reserved. The market was very cautious, closing very steady. Closing prices yesterday were: No. 1 R.S.S. spot loose buyer* 55% cents, sellers 66 cents; No. 1 R.S.S. f.o.b. in bales, buyers190 words
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Article104 1950-03-23 14 Fiona A Market Correspondent EXTREMELY dull conditions lj prevailed in the Singapore coffee market yesterday. Offers from Rio included *137 'or Klc 5 (c. and t.~ Singapore) Copra was quiet but steady, buyers opening at $3? and rslng to $37%. Sellers h?ld olf at $38. Coconut oil104 words
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Article31 1950-03-23 14 THE Malayan Exchange Banks Association announces that the Hong Kong free market currency exchange rate has changed to: selling (T.T./OJ).) 53 5/16; buying (T.T.) 52 13/16, P.P. 52V31 words
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Article, Illustration782 1950-03-23 15 175 Entries For Easter Meeting From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Wednesday. I7IGHTEEN top class stayers have entered for the 1J mile Perak Derby to be run on the last day of the Perak Turf Club Easter Meeting on April 10. Carrying $10,000 in advertised stakes782 words
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Article297 1950-03-23 15 WEIGHTS for tho two weight-for-age races for Class 2 three and four-year-olds for the Perak Vase (mile and 110 yards, two divisions) at the Perak Turf Club's Easter meeting are: RACE '^-—1 MILE 110 YDS. KUMASI 9.et SISTERON SOO CARACALLA 9.00 BATTLESHIP 9.00 GOLDEN ROD II 9.00297 words
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Article47 1950-03-23 15 SOCCER: Snr. Lje: BO DC A t RAF Seletar at Jalan Besar: Jnr. B.I: Social AJ>. v HQ Spore Dist. at C.YJW.A.. Jnr. A.2: Jollilads v Indonesian 'A' at Geytanf. YMCA champion- TENNIS ship*. BOXING: SABA, intermediate tournament at Happy World from 8 p.m. icont.).47 words
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Article203 1950-03-23 15 VICTORIANS ST. ANDREW'S DRAW IN A RETURN game of soccer played at Woodsville 1 yesterday, Victoria School and St. Andrew's drew two-all. Although the game was played on a waterlogged ground, a fast pace was set with both sides making many fine moves when Chek Kang handled Rex Lee made203 words
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Article, Illustration44 1950-03-23 15 SHAWFORD (left, Wahab up) and Tudor Pride (J. Jo"™^'.J 0 winners of Races 6 and 7 respectively at Bukit Timah yesterday. Shawford, neglected on Ihe tote, paid $63 and $16 and Tudor Pride also paid well— l 39 for a win.— Straits Times picture.44 words
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Article305 1950-03-23 15 T»HE 221 Vehicle Battalion RAOC annual rifle meeting opened in glorious sunshine which continued throughout the two days' shoot. The first day's events were confined to Unit Teams and the twelve best shots were permitted to compete in the Open Events on the second day305 words
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Article227 1950-03-23 15 51 Probables For Grand National LONDON. Wed. AFIELD of 51 runners is now likely to face the starter in the Grand National Steeplechase over four miles, 856 yards at 1500 GMT at Aintree, Liverpool on Saturday. The revised list of probables with jockeys is: Garde Toi (Marquis De Portagoi, RoimondReuter - 227 words
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Article72 1950-03-23 15 The Tamil Brotherhood Association will hold its sixth Annual Athletic Meet at Jalan Besar Stadium on Saturday, April 15 at 2.30 p.m. Entries which close on March 31 should be addressed to the Hon. Spors Secretary, 4, Farrer Park. The following are the events' 100 yds; 220;72 words
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Article21 1950-03-23 15 TODAY: 1.05 am. (Bft. Tin) and 1.42 p.m. (Bft.). TOMORROW: 1.30 ajn. (Bft. 6in.) and 3.16 p.m. (7ft. 4in.i.21 words
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Advertisement314 1950-03-23 15 NOTE TIMES! 1.00; 3.15; 7.00 9.15 p.m. SOUL STIRRING Drama That Will Pin You To Your Seat! Woman PAI KONG YEN CHLN Great Wall Picture— ln Mandarin TOOAY FOUR SHOWS P>AVILIOI\T 1.45, 4.15, 6.45 9.30 p.m. PHONK 6903 (Please note change of screening times) FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SINGAPOKL314 words
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Article, Illustration2673 1950-03-23 16 Tudor Pride Leads All The Way In Big Sprint By EPSOM JEEP RIDING a splendid finish, new jockey Vincent Dunwoodie landed Polish Bride a $117 winner in a day of big dividends at Bukit Timah yesterday, second day of the Singapore March2,673 words
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301 1950-03-23 16 RETIRED world heavy wel Louis said today that 1 to the ring, and negotiat bout with the current title Louis admitted that he was not too impressed by the current crop of heavyweights and added that he would like to be the "only retired heavyweight301 words
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Article26 1950-03-23 16 FULL entries for the Perak Turf Club's Easter Meeting: to be held at Ipoh on April 1. 8 and 10 appear in Page 15.26 words
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Article39 1950-03-23 16 LONDON, Wed. ARSENAL beat Chelsea by one goal to nil after extra time in the F.A. Cup semi-final replay played on Tottenham ground today. Cox, right-winger, scored in tf|i 14th minute of extra time. Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Article145 1950-03-23 16 FE Singapore Intermediate bcxlng championships started yesterday at the Happy World stadium with a card of excellent and keenly contested fights. Of the eight flyweight bouts wnlch took place yesterday three ended in T.K.O.'s. It is understood that eight Army boxers and five from the145 words
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Article38 1950-03-23 16 In a soccer friendly played at Pearl Hill ground yesterday ilie S.S. Ben Banoch scored a fourtwo victory over Ben Lawers, scorers being Finch, MacLintoch, Longmore and Buchan for the winners and Bllth (two) for Ken Lawers.38 words
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Advertisement82 1950-03-23 16 Maximum accuracy /j^^jk achieved with moderr m^-. <lm apparatus. Ur t"^! When we receive watches from the v|v 7 j> r > /Jm makers we time and adjust them v^b^-lr- ■^Ssw with the hejp of a Time-O-Graf, a \ci^=s^jf marvellously accurate (and costly) tS S'lh' apparatus. Hundreds of unsolicited wlfi82 words
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Miscellaneous52 1950-03-23 16 BIG SWEEP Total Pool: $298,272. First: No. *****2 ($131,222). Second: No. *****7 ($67,111). Third: No. *****4 ($37,2K4). Starters ($3,728 each): Nos. *****2, *****1, *****3, *****5, *****3, *****8, *****3, *****3, *****1, *****4. Consolation Prizes ($2,237 each): Nos. *****4, *****7, *****0. *****1, *****5, *****8, *****9, *****0, *****5, *****4. DOUBLE TOTE Five tickets,52 words
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