The Straits Times, 18 April 1950
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Title Section19 1950-04-18 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1950 it PRICE TEN CENTS19 words
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Article802 1950-04-18 1 Gen. Briggs On PlansFor AntiBandit War From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. AGREEMENT on broad policy in the antibandit campaign has been reached by a "War Cabinet" of which Lieut-General Sir Harold Briggs, the Director of Operations, is chairman. Making this statement in Kuala802 words
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Article286 1950-04-18 1 YARDMEN JOIN IN AIRLINER PROBE LONDON, Mon. BrilTlSH and French police, together with British military intelliReooe officers and aviation experts, yesterday linKed their efforts to find caase and motive for the suspected sabotage explosion last Thursday in a British Viking airliner, carrying an American Marshall Plan official and 27 otherReuter - 286 words
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Article53 1950-04-18 1 TOKYO. Mon.-The largest group of Japanese ex-generals yet repatriated by the Russians returned home yesterday after more than four years' detention by their Soviet captors. The generals, 38 in ail, ure among the 1.600 repatriates who arrived at the west cost port of Maizuri from aAP - 53 words
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Article115 1950-04-18 1 LONDON. Mon. SCOTS Guardsman Francis Sloan was in hospital here today after being flown the 8.000 miles from Singapore with a broken neck. Sloan fell from a lorry in Malaya and treatment in London was needed. A suit of plaster was made, with the topReuter - 115 words
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Article62 1950-04-18 1 LONDON, Mon.— The Sultans of Perak and Pahang arrived in London today on a visit which is expected to last two or three months. They will meet members of the British Cabinet, Government officials and politicians and see the Royal Tournament, the Royai Air Force display, theReuter - 62 words
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Article36 1950-04-18 1 lIS, Mon. Police with batons stormed Paris barricades today under a hail of bricks, stones and refuse to smash another workers' attempt to s°ize a nationalised suburban aviation works. Two men were arrested. Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article, Illustration987 1950-04-18 1 'PHREE European seamen and two Indonesian oil installation workers have died And one other European is in Singapore hospital with serious burns as a result of an explosion late on Sunday night at the Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Company's depot on Pulau Samboe, seven987 words
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Article200 1950-04-18 1 CABINET PREVIEWS BUDGET LONDON, Mon. SIR Stafford Cripps was today giving the British Cabinet a preview of tomorrow's critical budget on which he has been working for the past ten days to solve the problem— how to stem the hostility of more than 5,000.000 trade unionists to the official wage-freeze,Reuter - 200 words
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Article21 1950-04-18 1 LONDON, Mon.— Britain has rejected Hungarian complaints about British policy in Germany, a Foreign Office spokesman announced today. —Reuter.Reuter - 21 words
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Article77 1950-04-18 1 MADRAS. Mon. PWO police constables and A a police officer's wife were shot dead on Saturday by Communist terrorists who raided a village in the Guntar district, 150 miles north of Madras. gang of about 100 khaki clad Communists raided the village about midnight. parading theReuter - 77 words
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Article113 1950-04-18 1 HONG KONG, Mon. nese Nationalist Central News alleged that many Sovlet/^OMMUNIST authorities at Agency, claims that more built tanks are being trans/^ommunisx authorities at than 4 000 Amerlcang have v0 ported by Chinese CommuCanton are trying to en- lunteered for military service nists to the border113 words
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128 1950-04-18 1 Japs Nearly Independent Of U.S. Aid TOKYO, Mon. fAPANESE economy will J become independent of. United States aid within three years, Gen. MacArthur's Chief of Staff, Maj.Gen. Edward Almond, today told the opening session of the United States Far East conference. United States aid has already dropped from US$6OO,- 000,000Reuter - 128 words
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Article68 1950-04-18 1 I TALKS BEGIN I LONDON, Mon. Common wealth military officers with 1 United States observers began a secret study here today of methods to improve army conditions whether fighting in Arctic snows, equatorial i deserts or tropical jungles. Efficiency, health and comfort of the modern soldier were theReuter - 68 words
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Article38 1950-04-18 1 CALCUTTA, Mon. Girl quintuplets have been born to a Rajput woman in Bihar State,— probably the first quintuplets in India. Three died shortly after birth but the others are making good progress.— A.P.AP - 38 words
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Article15 1950-04-18 1 CAPETOWN, Mon. Gen. Jan Smuts declared today that the Bouth African Parllamen^w»^"not elnj^taU15 words
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Article86 1950-04-18 1 USI Landing At Macassar Imminent JAKARTA, Mon. PDERAL troops were likely to land at the rebel controlled East Indonesian capital and port of Macassar "at any i moment", an Indonesian Defence Ministry spokesman said here today. Observers believed the chances of success of a federal attack on the East IndonesianReuter - 86 words
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Article224 1950-04-18 1 SYDNEY. Mon. THE Australian Prime 1 Minister. Mr. R. G. Menzies. at a press conference today said Australia had a strong direct interest in Malaya and the whole of South -East Asia "We have already shown we are Interested in economic measures which willReuter-AAP - 224 words
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Article61 1950-04-18 1 CAPO D'ISTRIA. Trieste, Mon.— Elections held yesterday in the Yugoslav zone of Trieste gave an overwhelming majority to the Communistsponsored Italo-Slovene Front, Yugoslav Military Government officials reported here today. Results from the Yugoslav viewpoint in the All-Italian towns of Capo D'lstria, Isola, and Pirano wereReuter - 61 words
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240 1950-04-18 2 U.N. Economic Survey Director's Plea NEW YORK, Sunday. jyjß. GORDON R. CLAPP, who recently, directed the United Nations economic sur-' vey in the Middle East, advocated in a speech here that private or American Government j funds be used to develop MiddleReuter; UP - 240 words
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Article35 1950-04-18 2 DROVE SINCE 1 908 WITHOUT LICENCE NEW YORK. Tues. piNED in North Carolina for driving without a licence, a citizen told the court he had never bad one since he started driving in 1908.— U.P.UP - 35 words
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Article92 1950-04-18 2 £2,oooFund To Send Red Dean Home SYDNEY, Mon WHEN Dr. Hewlett Johnson. Dean of Canterbury, was chief speaker at the opening rally of the Australian P-ac > Cdngres«j at Melbourne, i col lection in aid of his return fare to England brought in £2.000. He was wildly cheered by nearlyAP - 92 words
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Article35 1950-04-18 2 NEW DELHI, Mon. There are 440 non-Indians serving with the Indian armed forces, the Indian Defence Minister, Sardar Baldev Singh, said in Parliament. They includeBritons, Tibetans. Ceylonese. Portuguese, Jews, Chinese and Anglo-BurmansT— Reutfj^.35 words
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Article53 1950-04-18 2 SYDNEY. Mon. Australia must remain in New Guinea, Mr. P. C. Spender. Minister for External Affairs, said yesterday on his return from a tour of New Guinea and Papua. If Australia did not remain and work in harmony with the natives. other nations would, he added, InReuter - 53 words
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Article155 1950-04-18 2 WASHINGTON. Mon. rnWO BABY elephants, Asok and Shantl. were present ed to Washington Zoo yesteri day as a gift to American children from Indian Prime i Minister, Pandit Nehru. The elephant* were handed over at a colourful ceremony by the Indian Ambassador, Mrs. Pandit. The animals,AP - 155 words
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Article, Illustration63 1950-04-18 2 THE CANADIAN light aircraft carrier. Magnificent one of three Canadian Navy vessels on the first formal courtesy visit of a Canadian naval group to any U.S. port passes skyscrapers of lower Manhattan as she goes up New York's Hudson River. The visiting ships were greeted with a63 words
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330 1950-04-18 2 PERTH, Monday. PHKEE 12-year-old schoolboys, playing detective on their own account, gave West Australian police and schoolmasters a night of worry. They were missed at the 9 p.m. "count of heads." and searched for until 2 a.m. when police were advised. The solution came"UP - 330 words
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Article147 1950-04-18 2 British Junior Minister Resigns LONDON, Mon. lyiß Stanley Evans, Parliamentary Secretary to the British Ministry of Food, resigned last nisht. An announceme:":", from the Prime Minister's home said Mr. Erans had placed his resignation In ih-* han< n of Mr. Attlee. who accepted it. Mr. Evans' reaifl came within 24Reuter - 147 words
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Article, Illustration30 1950-04-18 2 A.V EVENING |w«a of striped white and black faille, with side pauvls of white taffeta, bearin< hand embroideries in black and white a fashion from Rome. A.P. picture.AP - 30 words
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Advertisement231 1950-04-18 2 REX JOHOREMHRIi Tafev: I It t M t M •BONNIE rSINCK CHAKLIE" la Teebßlectar GREAT WORM) >tU»Uf 7 f.IS "MY FAVOIiKITS MtIiNKTTfT NEW WORLD BM* 1 ».>5 Last Day "WESTERN UNION" Btoal iM M# •LIFE" (Tamil) There's a little of Anna in the best of VIIIIII'II.M and more of her231 words
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Advertisement794 1950-04-18 2 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS MECHANICAL ENGINEER Ac officer u required by the rorett Department to take charge, under the general direction of the Forest Engineer, or the Department's road making equipment, which consist* of aix Bulldoaers with all the normal uncllllaiv tlant and transport required for orett road and construction Thi* officer794 words
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Advertisement592 1950-04-18 2 NOTICES NOTICE In connection »lth the disposal of their Singapore branch. Troilope Sods (London) Ltd., Invite tenders for the following: 1. TIM factory buildiof. machinery and spare* m a whole. 3. The factory building. 1. The machinery and spare*. 4. Individual machine*. 5 Stocks of Teakwood. All the above can592 words
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Advertisement314 1950-04-18 2 NOTICE Owing to the execution oi necessary repairs, the Parlt Blanja Ferry at Parit will be closed to all vehicles exceeding i\i tons gross weight until further notice. SENIOR EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KINTA. Re WILLIAM ORR, Decease* All persons h.ivins any eJaisW against the estate of the abovenamed deceased, late of314 words
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Advertisement157 1950-04-18 2 PUBUC ANNOUNCEMENT This i 5 to inform the Genera! Public that Mr. D. J. Nurse is no longer employed by FOTOMATIC SERVICE, and he haa no authority to act on our behalf tn any way. FOTOMATIC SERVICE SS. Robinson Singapore SHIPPING NOTICE HOLLAND EAST ASIA LINE M.V. "HOOGKERK" Due Bin|apor«157 words
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Advertisement73 1950-04-18 2 SEASON From TODAY *jgm 1£ 4 shows daily 10.30 2.00 m WmfrM W4 PLEASE NOTE TIMES SHOWN Kt^ p. CTED COMPLETE jL DUSIEK |H whole CRABBE PHONE \l>T if II mW^ 4042 mm Wtk^^k I Jt*GOttOOH j»- A Universal Serial i A. Sensation in 13 Chapters Wr FLASH thru spate73 words
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280 1950-04-18 3 LONDON, Monday. fHK outlook is "not too good" for the Commonwealth conference on aid to South-East Asia, which is to be held in Sydney beginning May 10, diplomatic observers in London said yesterday. They pointed out that the hard-pressed labour Government in Britain could280 words
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Article134 1950-04-18 3 Police Hold Three Huk Leaders MANILA. Mon. INTELLIGENCE agents of the Manila Police Depirtinent in lightning raids <i throe Hukbalahap 1 aders ana confiscated their Communist literature. One of those seized, according to the police, was T.azaro De La Crus, son-in-law of Mariano P. Balgos SecretaryGeneral of the Communist Party134 words
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Article99 1950-04-18 3 NEW YORK. Mon. IT the first :i!!-B.-iUsh autonioir'e anc motorcycle .how here aboui 100 different ■'Uomobiles. made by 22 dif■rtMit manufacturers, aior;rith motorcycles bicycles nrks buses, diesel engines, railers and acccssoi ie.s. wer* 3 >:> display. Prices range from si. 000 io ■l> 000. FifteenAP - 99 words
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Article60 1950-04-18 3 MOSCOW, Mun -The 'sco r noise" in the sky claimed to have been heard by several ■■■> vsons in Britain recently is the same as the. flying saucers In America, Tzves li and Trud 1 id yesterday They s-mc! tiw v.nUf is being uncle byAP - 60 words
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Article67 1950-04-18 3 LAGOS, Mon. THE Nigerian Gnvern- > nit-nt has banned the extreme nationalist Zikist movement, led by Dr. Nnanidi Azikiwe. "Conclusive evidence has been obtained." the Government said that the movement sought "to stir up hatred and malice and to pursue seditious aims by lawlessness and violence." FormedReuter - 67 words
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Article, Illustration42 1950-04-18 3 DELHI PACT PANDIT NEHRU, Trim* Minuter ci. India, and Mr. LUqomt AU Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan, sign the text of the ignement on measures to deal with the minority problem in India and Pakistan at New Delhi G. 1.1 .5. picture.42 words
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303 1950-04-18 3 LONDON, Monday. Communist Government announced yesterday it bad "swept into the dustbin of history" the ancient Chinese custom of'marrjares arranged by go-betweens. The Communists have decreed that henceforth polygamy, the taking of concubines, and child marriages, are prohibited. "All antiquated regulations and practices whichReuter; AP - 303 words
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Article98 1950-04-18 3 NEW U.K. SMALLPOX VICTIM? LIVERPOOL. Mon. A FIVE-YEAR-OLD British boy, suffering from suspected smallpox, was taken to hospital from the 11.157ton British liner Cillcia when she docked here from Bombay The 300 passengers from thr> ship, which had called at Karachi and Aden, will be checked by doctors at theirReuter; AP - 98 words
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Article42 1950-04-18 3 TOKYO, Mon. Mr. Hideji Masutani, Construction Minister and chairman of the Liberal Party's executive board, yesterday predicted a large-scale re-shuffe in Premier Yoshida's Cabinet. He said that the Premier himself had indicated the need for large-scale change. —Reuter-AAP.Reuter-AAP - 42 words
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Article171 1950-04-18 3 SEROWE, Sunday. QERETSE KHAMA, exiled thief-designate of the Bamangwato tribe, returned to his white wife who is expecting a baby, for a short term visit today' amid the rousing cheers of his people. As Seretse's car rolled into Serowe shortly after midnight, ending a 300-mileUP - 171 words
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Article41 1950-04-18 3 TOKYO, Mon— The Tokyo Times today reported that public bathhouses in Tokyo have more than doubled since the end of the war, from 550 to 1,237. It added that 2,000 bathhouses are needed for Tokyo citizens.— Reuter-AAP.Reuter-AAP - 41 words
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Article, Illustration60 1950-04-18 3 MANILA, Mon— Eight of the 22 Filipino women who have been singled out for honours "for being outstanding in their respective fields" have been awarded gold medals and certificates of merit by the National federation of Women's Clubs.— Reuter. A RECENT photograph of Mr. Dean Acheson, the I.S.Reuter - 60 words
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135 1950-04-18 3 TOBERMORY^cotland Mon. century. The gold was to ROYAL NAVY technicians pay Spanish sailors. manning suction pumps The work to recover the which fling an incredible wreck is being undertaken by quantity of mud hope to the Navy in collaboration nnd a Spanish galleon today,135 words
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Article82 1950-04-18 3 HAMBURG, Mon. HAMBURG'S traffic courts are understaffed because about 20 judges, prosecutors and lawyers are driving city trams to give them a chance to see the "other side" of the cases eominr up for trial before them. They worked eight hours a day, six daysAP - 82 words
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Article58 1950-04-18 3 TEL AVIV, Mon. A fourstoreyed building. normal iy housing 80 tenants, collapsed "like a pack of cards" in Jaffa last night, killing at least 13 people. Up till late last night, the cause of the collapse was not knwwn The building was inhabited by familiesReuter; AP - 58 words
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Article267 1950-04-18 3 U.S. Scientists Point 4 Plan "WASHINGTON, Mon. T»WO social scientists A said yesterday that President Truman's "Point Four" programme to aid under-developed nations may do more harm than good. Dr. Ralph Lin ton, Yale University anthropologist, and Mr. William Vogt, former conservation expert with Pan-American Union, expressed this view inReuter - 267 words
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Article32 1950-04-18 3 TOKYO, Mon— The Japanese Government Maritime Safety Board expects it will take about 30 years to clear all mines floating around Japan. Sixty-eight ships are still minesweeping.— Reuter, AAP.Reuter; Reuter-AAP - 32 words
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175 1950-04-18 3 ROME, Monday. T»WO British journalists covering the week-end x elections in the Jugoslav-occupied zone of Trieste Free Territory were beaten and stoned, according to reports reaching here today. The Italian news agency, Ansa. said the two correspon- i dents were Mr. Henry Thody. andReuter; AP - 175 words
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Article76 1950-04-18 3 LONDON, Mon. The Lord Mayor of London, Sir Frederick Rowland, announced yesterday that £474,000 had been suscribed to his "National Thanksgiving Fund," an appreciation for food parcels sent to Britain from the U.S. and Commonwelath nations. The money will be used to build living quarters and provideAP - 76 words
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Article47 1950-04-18 3 WASHINGTON, Mon. The U.S. Air Force has ordered about 1,250 new planes, valued at more than $1,000.000,000, during the current fiscal year, with continued emphasis on heavy bombers The Navy said last week, that its plane purchases probably would cost $500,000,000 fo^abou^7op^nlan»^^J^^^47 words
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Advertisement168 1950-04-18 3 Jt QttwWr /-Mi denotes a firm with /v/* > **^l^iw_,lH years of experience in /Vi^ *^/«»^^*i^H the preparation of f in« wines. Buy wisely by J7^^>^^^^fc!^»^^^f 1 3u P RDAMftV LJ J/J s_J D II All v Sole Importers THE EASTERN AGENCIES (1946), LTD. SINGAPORE. W\ wL Lh BEGINS HERE.168 words
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195 1950-04-18 4 M.C.A. 'NO' TO U .K. OFFER OF PUBLICITY SERVICE PLAN From Our Staff" Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. AN offer by a London concern to conduct a publicity service for the Malayan Chinese Association in the United Kingdom was rejected by the Workinu Committee of the M.C.A. at its meeting in195 words
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Article98 1950-04-18 4 ACCOUNTS BILL PETITION I nun Our Staff C'un rs|H>ildellt Xl ALA LUMPUR, Mon. rpHI Belangor Indian Cham-j dl Commerce today petition to the Attorney -General protesting ■gainst the Government's proposed Bill requiring all buslnesM and trade account* to be ktpt either in English «ir Romanised Malay. Mr. C J. DMhl.98 words
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Article52 1950-04-18 4 ll hiid t*-en stated, the petition continued, that tin- Asian communities would not be reqaiied to cliariK.. thur methods of acrounting. •Indeed, it was said that wSn-r. any q-ierv \\&f raised they would be entitled merely to produce their txxiks and leave it to the tax offl- «i«l«52 words
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Article40 1950-04-18 4 From Our Own Correspondent MUAR, Mon. Charged under the Emergency Regulations before the Muar magistrate with carrying a pistol and possessing 67 rounds ol ammunition. Wong Pan, aged 35, was committed for trial ht the next Assizes.40 words
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Article80 1950-04-18 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KU.V'A LUMPUR, Mon.— "The girl came to my house al Segamat." said Raju alias P. Vijayarajoo, when charged with abetting the kidnapping of his niece at Killinghall Estate. Puchong Selangor. on April 15. Raju said that the girl was still in his house with80 words
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Article, Illustration42 1950-04-18 4 SALLY SMITH, Mille Jarvls. Louise Holsche and Wilda Puttenney. four American women, who have arrived in Singapore to work in the ISIS Library which will open at Raffles Place at the end of this month.— Straits Times picture.42 words
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Article152 1950-04-18 4 From Our Own Correspondent AI.OR STAR, Monday. \f OST of the students of the Alwiah Religious ifJ School in Perlis who went on strike last Wednesday are back at their desk* and Sheikh Abdul Hak, the headmaster, whose dismissal the students demand, is still at his152 words
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Article150 1950-04-18 4 Teachers In New Fed. Union Move From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Mon.— DELEGATES of teachers unions in the Federation at a meeting in Kuala Lumpur decided to form a single teachers' union. The Singapore Teachers Union will be invited to join the new uoay which will be called the150 words
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Article, Illustration33 1950-04-18 4 BURMESE DELEGATES to the Methodist Fellowship convention m Penang won the first prize m the M.Y.F. Talentinip contest held at the Anglo-Chinese School Hall. Thp rtiiniTr is Ma. Khin Soul Strait* Times oicture.33 words
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Article152 1950-04-18 4 CINGAPORE medical author- Wm and privat, practltioners can find no evidence in the Colony to support the fear, expressed by doctors in the United Kingdom, that injectlons given to prevent diphtheria or whooping cough, may cause infantile paralysis. A London report of April 10152 words
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Article257 1950-04-18 4 Imam Refuses To Lead Prayer From Our Malay Correspondent AN event believed to be unprecedented in the ni story of Islam in Malaya occurred when an imam (priest) of the Sungei Pinang Mosque in Penang virtually went on strike by refusing to lead the prayers last Friday. Inche Mohamed Gaus.257 words
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Article33 1950-04-18 4 From Our Own Corrrspondent JOHORE BAHRU, MonTan Eng Pua. of Singapore who knocked down an officer who signalled him to slop was fined a total of $21 at Johore Bahru.33 words
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Article83 1950-04-18 4 DIDING in an Army truck and on the alert for bandits, Lt. Edgar Lenthall, the Malay Regiment's Director of music, composed a Quick March. He called it Sri Menanti, for he was taking the band to play at Sri Menanti, at the anniversary celebrations of the83 words
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Article176 1950-04-18 4 From Our Staff (or respondent PENANG, Monday. A CALL TO the Christian youth of Malaya to come forward and serve in the religious field was made by Dr. H. B. Amstutz, President of the Malayan Christian Council, at today's closing session of the All-Malaya Methodist176 words
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Article94 1950-04-18 4 From Our Own Correspondent MUAR, Mon.— An appeal by a Chinese against the decision of the President of the Sessions Court in Batu Pahat was dismissed by Mr. Justice Paul Storr at the Muar High Court yesterday. The Chinese, Cheong Kee Teck alias Ching Kee Tiak,94 words
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Article30 1950-04-18 4 JOHORE BAHRU, Mon.Teng Eng Choo, a woman, was fined $50 in the Police Court today for stealing three katls of rubber scrap from Serial Estate. The scrap was30 words
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Advertisement244 1950-04-18 4 I ys getting somePEP I a*£ VIGOR iVs fletfcinq cS^]/ t itsaGfy* withaBIGGtASSofKLIM lays ELSIE the BORDEN cow f Ir*» not turprising how much energy youngsters can gain from drinking KLIM milk even day. Every glatsful brims with wholesome nourishment so necessary for growing chiidren. You Jk can depend oo244 words
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347 1950-04-18 5 9 ASIANS GET HIGH POSTS IN PENANG MUNICIPALITY From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Monday. THE Penang Deputy Municipal President, Mr. H. G. Hammett, told the Straits Times today that nine local men are occupying; posts held by Europeans before the war and that as senior appointments become vacant they will347 words
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Article134 1950-04-18 5 H.C. GIVES AWARDS TO POLICE From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. ONE woman was among the 29 members of the Federation Police regular, auxiliary and special who, at a parade at the Police Depot today, were presented with meritorious service and gallantry awards by the High Commissioner, Sir Henry134 words
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Article72 1950-04-18 5 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Mon.— As the principal prosecution witness was away on operations, the case against Yap Pee Tong, a Singapore taxi driver, charged with conveying passengers from Johore Bahru to Singapore when not licensed to do so and with failing to stop72 words
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Article38 1950-04-18 5 From Our SUB Correspond™ i JOHORE BAHRU. MonMahmood and Fakir were each fined $5 in the Police Court today for placing their stalls in such a way on the road as to cause an obstruction to traffic.38 words
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Article48 1950-04-18 5 From Oar Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Mon.— Omar bin Shahari. hospital attendant, was gaoled for one month in the Police Court today for escaping from custody when detained on a charge of enticing away a married woman. The charge of enticing was withdrawn.48 words
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Article50 1950-04-18 5 I JOHORE BAHRU, Mon.Leong Ah Liang and Lye Chong Hoe were charged at Johore Bahru with intention to wound the feelings of Ng Kok Seng by throwing away his "tua pek-ong" (idol) from the household altar. The couple denied doing so and trial was fixed for June 5.50 words
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Article267 1950-04-18 5 From Our Staff Correspondent DECENTLY bandit leadership appeared to have improved which probably points to new arrivals, said Mr. J S. Ferguson, presiding at the annuai meeting of Malayan Produ. er> Ltd.. at Chan^kat Kindmg Estate, Tanjone Rambutan. today Today It was Impossible to hazard267 words
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Article, Illustration36 1950-04-18 5 PRESENTATION OF AWARDS: The High Commissioner, Sir Henry Gurney, awardin g the Colonial Police Medal for meritorious service to Assistant Superintendent Khaw Kai Boh at the Police Depot. Kuala I.umpur. on Monday. PR. picture.36 words
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Article208 1950-04-18 5 From Our Staff Correspondent SEREMBAN, Monday. ARMED and uniformed bandits yesterday morning shot dead Mr. Lee Tek Nie. chief clerk of Tongkah Compound, an Australian tin mine near Seremban, who, with three Chinese professional hunters, had gone to shoot wild pig at the fifth208 words
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Article79 1950-04-18 5 from Oar Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Mon PLANS may be announced shortly for continuation of work done during Anti-Bandit Month, said Mr. R. Gibson, Penang organiser. In a broadcast tonight. Most volunteers should be able to give up one night each week It was certain79 words
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Article107 1950-04-18 5 CONTINUING their unrelenv, ting attacks against the Malayan bandits, formations of Lncolns. Brigands. Tempests and Spitfires, flew a total of 97 sorties during the last three days During this period, aircraft ot the R AJF have attacked tn strength bandits i« hiding, known to be107 words
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Article117 1950-04-18 5 A motion appealing to the Government to remove all restrictions on financial aid to Singapore Chinese schools so that grants will be immediately extended to all registered schools this year without conditions has been passed by a conference of Chinese schools of the Colony. The conference117 words
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Article70 1950-04-18 5 T.W.C.A. 5 Raffles Quay. Town Wayfarers 1 meeting. 3 p.m., first aid class, 4 p.m. SINGAPORE GABDENMG SOCIETY, monthly meeting at tre house of the director of Botanic Gardens. 5 30 p.m. POLICE BAND. Hong Bahru 5.45 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. BETHESDA. Bras Basat rtoad special Bible address70 words
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Article99 1950-04-18 5 A spokesman of the 8,000strong Singapore Army Civil Service Union said yesterday that a statement would be published shortly on the nonpayment of a housing allowance to civilian employees of the War Department In Singapore. He said the 17 branches of ACSU were now being told of99 words
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Advertisement439 1950-04-18 5 I'lMiiinimiimiiitJiiiiiiiiiiMtJimiiiMiiiciiiiiiiiHiiiHnmiiMHicjiimiimiitiiiiiiiii^ You are cordially invited to avail yourself of the »eroicm* of our REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT. This Department has been created specially to I assist Estates and Mines In Johore In their Rehablllta- j C lion Schemes. I Our trained technicians will be there to sen* you in j i Construction439 words
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Advertisement177 1950-04-18 5 |IIIIC»IIIIIIIIIHC]UlllinUllt]IHIIIIIIIIIClllllilllllllt]IIIIIIIIIIIIC]llllllUI1IIC]lltllllltlllS MKwt mmmmnmm Biggest Biscuit V^L OR Mk jj AFfERNOON TEA j CURRANT SHORTCAKE CURRANT YORK DIGESTIVE GINGER HALIFAX SANDWICH SHORTCAKE. Available in attractive Ib. packets tins. Fresh Delicious WHOLESALE PRICES ON APPLICATION SOLE AGENTS gSINGAPORE KUALA IUMPUR PENANG 1 aHßi^iS^lsi Pii ~v^ii Nearly 100 m.p.h. in a car that177 words
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Article519 1950-04-18 6 General Briggs can rest assured that he will have full public support for whatever changes he may think necessary. There has been much criticism of the Government in the past two years, but rarely has it been criticism of the things that were done. It has519 words
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Article372 1950-04-18 6 Parangs On The Perak River Following the comments in these columns under the head- I ing "Parangs For The Mukim Guard," referring to the socalled "parang sections" of the kampong defences forces which turned out in the attack on the Bukit Kepong police station, it was perturbing to find in372 words
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Article189 1950-04-18 6 "When I read your article about Family Planning," says a letter received by the Family Planning Association of Singapore, "it was like a ray of hope from the morning star." The writer is a woman living somewhere in the Federation. She goes on: "I am 35 years old.189 words
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Article48 1950-04-18 6 MALACCA. Mon. Andrew Carvalho. who played "boogie" on the piano, was the most popular entrant in the secftnd series of the Talentime contest of Radio Malaya, Malacca, Magdeline Scully and Mercedes Pinto, who both sang, were next. They will appear in the finals to be held48 words
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Article1634 1950-04-18 6 HARRY MILLER - HARRY MILLER by To the 3rd, Battalion Malay Regiment has fallen the honour of killing the largest number of bandits ever in a single engagement. This distinction has emerged after Army, police and Government investigations last month into the "Battle of Ulu Semur. in1,634 words
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Article415 1950-04-18 6 On The Margin Bangkok Echoes rnHERE has been a sequel to the note in this column on Mrs. Anna Leonowens, who went from Singapore to Bangkok in 1862 to teach English to the children of King Mongkut. and whose experiences during her five years In that mediaeval court form the415 words
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Letter114 1950-04-18 6 T HAVE read with sorrow and dismay of the circumstances of the death (in the recent ambush in the Kluang area of Johore) of Major Girdler, who was an old comrade of mine in the 48th (South Midland) Division, B.E.F. He was an officer in a114 words
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Letter77 1950-04-18 6 It is also stated that the Bren gun went out of action, but there are many people who read that report who will know that the Bren gun is one of the most reliable guns, and that a stoppage in, it is easy to clear. Surely the commander77 words
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Letter206 1950-04-18 6 MAT I congratulate you on "Kumbaug Retina"? Let's hope the powers that be will take something from the words of the female of the species. F. J. G. MACDONALD. Johore. I AUhomrh "Kumbanff Betina" means the female bumblebee, the writer of U«t week'» two article* on "An Inside206 words
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Letter177 1950-04-18 6 ON Mar 25 I applied to the proper Singapore aumority for two birth certificate extracts and was told to call for them again four or five days later I was given two receipts numbered con■ecutfvety, for the $2 paid On Mar. 31 I returned, but only one177 words
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Advertisement847 1950-04-18 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. DE SOUZA: To Enid, wife of :»rl D« Souia, on 17th, April. k ron HII IV At the B.M.H.. AlMndra. on 13th April, to Biddir nd I^ni*. brother for CUre. MISS CIIUA HWEI CHUAN md daughter of Mr. Mrs 7hu« leng Bee, of Singapore. 1» ngatrrd to Mr.847 words
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Advertisement41 1950-04-18 6 EVERBRIGHT OPTICAL CO. offering Services essential to Eye Comfort Visual Efficiency. (1) VISUAL ANALYSIS ~Wf mm I (2) VISUAL TRAINING (3) GLASSES, IF REQUIRED C. S. CHONG, OPT. D. 19, CHULIA ST, SPORL 2fa Straits Sunrs < Singapore, Tues., Apr. 18, 195041 words
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Advertisement119 1950-04-18 6 Model 49Y (19) 4 V\. C\ Valve, 5 waveband V\ \V V^ Bandspread Superhet- YV V rodyne receiver for 4l^»\l^^' A. w AC or D C mam* A^J operation. y^ band Superhetrodyn* '^^^H 9 8 Waveband, SuperWW riertrodyne, Battery Model 39J, 8 Valve, 1 1 Waveband, AC Mains Superhetrodyn* Receiver.119 words
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Article, Illustration41 1950-04-18 7 THE FIRE-SCARRED oil tanker Lingula lying off Pulau Samboe. seven miles from Singapore yesterday. In the background can be seen the still burning oil tank Rifcht: Pictures of the blaz e taken from the air late yesterday afternoon.41 words
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Article161 1950-04-18 7 Hawkers Inquiry In Public r"PriL Singapore Hawker InJ. quiry Commission, with -or T. H. Sllcock as Chairman, is to hold Its sittings in public. The Commission was set up by the G ov c m o r to make a "diligent and full enquiry forthwith into "i.ii aspects of hawking161 words
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Article35 1950-04-18 7 Mr. Roy Ferroa, a Stiaits Times reporter who has just it- turned to Singapore after visiting Canada on a CanariaI'NESCO fellowship. will bioadcast over Radio Malaya lonight on his impressions of Canadian life.35 words
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934 1950-04-18 7 KINLOCH TRIAL: Negligence Alleged From Our Special Correspondent all vr atihmc tv KOTA BAH RU, Monday. ALLEGATIONS that Ute police failed to preserve vital fingerprints on the gun which killed Esah binte Ismail, 26-year-old Malay mistress of Robert Kinloch who is now charged with her murder,934 words
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Article91 1950-04-18 7 A FINDING of death by misadventure was returned by the Singapore Coroner. Mr. W. G. Porter yesterday at the end of an' inquiry into the death of a 14-year-old girl who drank a mug of caustic soda for another similar mug of drinking water which were91 words
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Article70 1950-04-18 7 'PEN girls, nine of them -I Chinese and the other Indian, are being trained in the St. Andrew's Mission Hospital; under the Singapore Government's endorsed nurses training plan. After two years' training in the Mission Hospital they will have to sit for a Government examination. If70 words
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Article35 1950-04-18 7 The United Kingdom Civil Aviation telecommunication representative in Singapore, Mr. W. A. Glossop, will represent the Colony and the United Kingdom in an International Civil Aviation conference which opens today at New Delhi.35 words
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Article146 1950-04-18 7 piRST-nighters voted "King Vijaya of Ceylon" a tremendous success, when a new Sinhalese theatrical company —The Ceylon Theatres— made its debut at the Victoria Memorial Hall, last night. "King Vijaya of Ceylon" is a historical play staged by an all-Sinhalese cast and in Sinhalese about King146 words
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Article287 1950-04-18 7 THEN-; YEAR-OLD Tanamani, wearing a blue flowered dress and a large blue ribbon bow on her head smiled wryly when Mr. Justice Thorogood told her in Singapore Assize Court yesterday that a murder charge against her had not been proved and she was I287 words
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Article70 1950-04-18 7 BEARDED Yesu Thasa, who refused to produce an identity card when asked because he said he was religious minded and spent all day only praying; and reading the Bible, will be able to do just that now. He was sentenced to one month's imprisonment70 words
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Article70 1950-04-18 7 A SMALL fire broke out In the drain behind the Shaw Brothers office in Robinson Road at noon yesterday. Two flre engines were rushed to the scene but the blaze waa Put out by six extinguishers. The Shaw Brothers film store Is only 12 feet away70 words
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Article23 1950-04-18 7 A special programme is planned by the Singapore Y.W.C.A. on Wednesday. April 26, to celebrate the Y.W.C.A. World-wide membership observance day.23 words
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Article62 1950-04-18 7 Mr. S. Maruthallngam. Chief Clerk of the Singapore Railway Department, will leave Singapore by plane on May 14 for Ceylon to attend the wedding of his daughter, Mies Kamaleswary, and Mr. Filial, on May 19. Mr. Pilal is offlcer-in-charge of the Railway Department at Angulana. Colombo,62 words
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Article30 1950-04-18 7 Pretty English-speaking 30-year-old Nancy Lee, who was described by the prosecution as "slightly unstable mentally" was sentenced in the Singapore First District Court yesterday to one month's imprl-30 words
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Article138 1950-04-18 7 accidents caused by motorists' carelessness and errors of judgment and pedestrians negligently crossing the road, continue to be major problems of the Singapore police. During March there were 618 accidents, and seven people were killed two pedestrians, and two falling from an overcrowded bus. One hundred138 words
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Article52 1950-04-18 7 rO Koh Leong, a SubInspector in the Immigration Department, pleaded guilty in the Singapore Fourth Police Court to :i charge of criminal breach of trust of 63 landing permits between March and December of last year. Ball of $500 was allowed until Apr. 24. when sentence will52 words
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Advertisement45 1950-04-18 7 I MORTON I HERRINGS FRESH or in TOMATO SAUCE AGENTS C 6c E MORTON (MALAYA) LTD. Singapore Kuala Lumpur Penang Walter Rowley Ltd. BIRMINGHAM Architectural General Ironmongery in BRASS BRONZE CHROMIUM OTHER METALS. Sole Stockists:A. CLOUET CO, LTD. 181 8 Ruffles Quay Singapore Phone 396445 words
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Advertisement124 1950-04-18 7 /Z We are proud to announce that we now have the following range of Cyclax Cosmetips in stock. Face Powd.r $2.25 fr $4.00 Lipstick m 3.50 Powder Rouge 2.25 Cr«jm Rouge 3.00 Morndew Cream 3.25 Day Lotion $300 550 Cleansing Lotion $2.50 $4.50 16.50 Astringent complexion Milk $2.50 4.50 Skin124 words
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Article, Illustration5 1950-04-18 8 AUSTRALIAN VIEW OF COMMONWEALTH RESPONSIBILITIES5 words
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Article603 1950-04-18 8 IJONG KONG S po- pulation, officially estimated nine months az<- at 1.800.000. today exit's 2.00).!)00. according to unofficial estimates. More peopu r.re flowiim into the Colony as 1 result of vi stabjp conrations on tnc China mairiiand. Recent Intensified Nationalist bombing of railways ftnd603 words
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Article609 1950-04-18 8 Murdoch lights a Malayan Cracker MELBOURNE, April 12. WHETHER Australians should join Britons and Gurkhas in the Malayan campaign was debated briskly this week by the Australian Press. Touring newspaper magnate Sir Keith Murdoch lit the first cracker with dispatches from Singapore urging all-in Australian aid. Underlining its chief's arguments,609 words
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Article358 1950-04-18 8 far had spent in Asia. In primitive "hotel" lounges, at river Jetties ana on palm-ringed airstrips, the Minister spent hours listening to the men whom External Territories Minister Eddie Ward loathed and shunned pioneering Australian planters, goldminers, storekeepers and skippers. What the new Minister358 words
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Advertisement132 1950-04-18 8 Everyone knows the best Virginia cigarettes are made in London; but, fortunately, they do not all stay there The famous Bensor Hedges red tin is a familiar sight in almost every country of the world. You will find these cigarettes in the hand* oj particular smokers who prefer to pay132 words
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Advertisement109 1950-04-18 8 Good mornings begin with^g^fe Gillette the sharpest edge in the worldT trade Baolrlea tot Barla* m Co. Ltd., •iagapore BraaefcaV FOR THfIT IRRITfITING THRDfIT < Specially Recom minded SakJ^SßrjPJrraira Breath and against Vakeroy Throat pastilles SOLE AGENTSTHE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. Cooper Louvre* ere suitable for almost any homing inttjllation.109 words
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Miscellaneous275 1950-04-18 8 STRAITS TIMES CROSSWORD a h ?r lb ?r itlBitloB crossword no. 36 i Ana leacn id* arive (3. ji morilift to die" tOray) U. Loom, but c»n b* Onitad t, jj I i, I H [SSi HI^S* IS^' Uflf« t. Moral maxira m«keg the M Delicate extremity (or a II275 words
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Article501 1950-04-18 9 MOTHERCRAFT IN MALAYA "p U Z Z L E D" tells me that she is expecting a baby and that she is wondering what clothes he will need for the first six months of his life. Baby needs but few clothes in Malaya, where the temperature501 words
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Article, Illustration146 1950-04-18 9 Malayan Homes and Fashions /"«LADYS Coht wel-* coining imile symbolises the plejsant atmosphere of the 4 V W.C.A te* room in Raffles T Quay The brightly-coloured furniture and tablecloths, the well-arranged flowers on every table and the friendly way all the voluntary workers take your order make this one of146 words
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Article639 1950-04-18 9 Don't mind if we stare FROM AN ESTATE BUNGALOW T'S a great day when we upcountry girls come io town for the sales! Frequently we do not get half the Ih ings we want and do get half the things if not more we don't want, but who cares? The639 words
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Article341 1950-04-18 9 PRINCESS MARGARET once had a taste for "penny dreadfuls." So says her former governess, Marion Crawford, in the first instalment of her book. "The Little Princesses.' published in New York. The penny dreadful, "a thumbed and torn tale of blood and pirates." she found in an341 words
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Article, Illustration34 1950-04-18 9 EDWARD MING-TSAI HARRISON, aged five months wins the $5 bounty as this week's bonniest baby. He w piths 191 b. 6oz. and is with his parents in Kuala Lumpur.34 words
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Article456 1950-04-18 9 Jane West - Jane West by A YOUNG friend of mine asked me during a conversation the other day what I considered were the attributes of a n -Ideal husband. I realise what dangerous and delicate ground I am treading on. in fact I am well nigh rushing in etc.456 words
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Advertisement90 1950-04-18 9 Boby David Shoun \Sf7 Photog/oph by B g Mollie Rom pOitiif !m=^ fa KU Ght&fr eater I've been brought up on LACTOGEN /^feUj^ssAt 10^ and just look ot me, I'm os 'strong /fll^^taß/ Correct feeding from the very first m 7^KI day is the important factor in Baby's /flj development.90 words
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Advertisement139 1950-04-18 9 ANCHOR lUII CREAM j&^L (WHOISMIIK) POWDERED MILK j|^ s§^ Anchor is the richest and purest pasteut s>dd ■^SPJWj^^i milk reduced to powder MJlL*l form by a special process ttppfiqnßP which does not imp.nr j ]^(T^^^ tne f°°d value of t l c j \3/ essential ingredients If I fuu cmam139 words
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Article1297 1950-04-18 10 GIFFARD MARTEL - Will Molotov Succeed Stalin? GIFFARD MARTEL THE WORLD'S BIG QUESTION by LIEUT-GENERAL SIR Head of the British Military Mission to Moscow, 1943 MR. MOLOTOV is taking over a great deal of the work from Marshal Stalin to ease the strain and enable he Marshal to conserve *his strength. What can1,297 words
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Article897 1950-04-18 10 (Continued from Page 6) san, the frontier policeman, and 13 soldiers. Three others were so severely wounded that they died later. Six more were wounded. Oniv three were not wounded Over on the other bank. Wan Yaacob and nU mci continued harassing the enemy. At897 words
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Advertisement237 1950-04-18 10 MIIIS ABOVE SH B/UtYTWIH BLSC LAST DAY! J 111... 1.45 4.15 *Qksipf,/J>S r 6.45 9.80 p.m. *Bls y X V V fIiBBBBBBSBBBBt Hi BBS? M OPENING TOMORROW NOTE TIMES 11 mam. 3.30 p.m. 8.30 p.m. Everybody wh 6 [IMMI] saw it before is "VM11"« Everybody t*ho C(|l W] hasn't *een237 words
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Advertisement188 1950-04-18 10 *VLXlAJsxfts9 sMHssM •> MVS fi iffH-sl JOSEPH COTTEW VALU [T?5S^. OftSON WELLES TREVOR HOWARD M <■« Cm*o( <W2 lm£Ut pUJmeffamL fßf^B "The Third Man" r |S* ft m* -mm* IiCMOt IMO Featuring the Original Version of THE HARRY LIME THEME Composed, Arranged and Played by Anton Karas on the Zither188 words
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Miscellaneous222 1950-04-18 10 SINGAPORE I and Samba Time: "30 Kenneth "No Other Tiger"; 10.30 Music for 7T T Lovatt, pUno; 7.45 Radio Doctor; Dancing; 11 Cloae. Music; 1 JO Newt; 1 45 Dance i^fife To^n*9 VartetV Bandbwr 4 45 From toe London Music; 2 Close; 6 Listeners' Choice; i l'™ Je7* 9 \1222 words
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Article246 1950-04-18 11 Linggi To Grow Coffee Kre-m Oar Owa Carreapondeat LONDON, Moo. I INOOI Plantations director* Ld hav e decided to turn their atlention to coflee planting on paru of the company's reserve land which are suitable for that crop but not for rubber. Sir John Hay. the chairman, says In his246 words
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Article140 1950-04-18 11 From Our Market Correspondent THHE Malayan share market opened the week 1 yesterday on a slightly firmer note for selected Industrials. Tin and Rubber shares showed little change#» Price cnanges announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers 1 Association yesterday were: ISnt'STBIALS Bo»»r Seller Alex Brick* Pref 1.35140 words
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Article55 1950-04-18 11 CUNGEI Besl Mine* announce ■J tin-ore output for the quarter to Mar. 31 as follows, In plculs: Sungel Besl section— l 443. Pelepah section— 2.Bo6: itrlbutorsi 68 TDRIS Hydraulic Tin reporU »n output of 76\ tons in the first quarter of 1950. t>ENONG Tin Dredging in March55 words
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200 1950-04-18 11 Viands R U bte?°! C^ ir S* n Of HI «»»Und S and Lowfr«J Ru bber> MTt ln hi annual report that profits in I*4B ThU t«^- C P *«t d Wlth £56W »nd £4:.«( M» in i9«s. rhis year, he adds, the company200 words
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Article27 1950-04-18 11 MALAYAN Producers. Ltd.. it its annual meeting agreed to a flnal dividend of 2H per cent., malcinp a total of 10 per cent for 1941.27 words
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Article28 1950-04-18 11 SINGAPORE, Mon., Apr. 17— 5297.25 (up f1.50). LONDON. Mon.. Apr. 17.— Spot: £5941— J5594J. Forward: £596 £596). Settlement: £594|. Turnover morning:. 115 tons; afternoon. 35 tons.28 words
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Article170 1950-04-18 11 EXCHANGE quotations, aa announced by the Malayan Exchange Banks Association, are: Free Market Currencies Sell in* T.T.. O.D. London 3s. 4 l'l6d. Australia 3a. lid. New Zealand 2s. 4 l/32d. India. Burma, Ceylon 155\ Pakistan 108 >, Hong Kong 53 H Mag T.T. O.D. London 2s 4 3170 words
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Article174 1950-04-18 11 T^HE Singapore rubber market was quiet but steady throughout yesterday. Moderate business was done. There was better trade support for the lower grades. Closing prices yesterday were, per Jb.: No. 1 R.S.S. spot loose buyers 64 T* cents, sellers «s'» cents; No. 1 R.S.S. f.o.b. in BeTMB buyers174 words
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Article87 1950-04-18 11 IMPORTS of tin-ore Into Malaya last month amounted to 983 tons (575 tons in March last yean against 6s*B tons in February <363 tons in February 1949., according to official statistics. In the first three months ot this year Malayan imports <jf tin -or r have amounted87 words
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Article41 1950-04-18 11 From A Market Correspondent Produce prices (per piculi n Singapore yesterday were: Gambler 1210 round. »82 Java cube i Pepper (865: Muntok white $860; £araw»k white $560: Lampong (black): Tapioca flake $20: Tapioca flour (fain SIS; Sago seed $14.50.41 words
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Article135 1950-04-18 11 THE rubber manufacturing m- acd lower profit* have been r*- oefore it. dustry Suffered last year a corded by Leyland and Blrming- "I refer," »ays "Lex." "to the transition from a sellers' to a ham. Bank Bridge. Avon India rncouraginj developments in the buyer*' market,135 words
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Advertisement1274 1950-04-18 11 MANSFIELD tft CO., LTD. 1 incorporated n Singapore) BLUB rUNNBt LIMB Carrter'i option to proceed via other pert! to mad and discharge carget •AILINCS to LIVERPOOL CLASCOW LONOON b CONTINENTAL PORTS. Oue Seils P. Sham Penang f.iiochn lot Havre iiverpool C 4/S Apr IS Apr. 19/21 Apr 12/23 M*c*aee) tor1,274 words
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Advertisement362 1950-04-18 11 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINCS TO NEW YORK ANO BOSTON VIA CEYLON. INDIA tCVPT pnd MEDITERRANEAN PORTS i Pore P Sham D enang Pros. Monroe t Cdnt. 19/20 Apr Sail! 18 Apr. Pret Buchanan 25/2* Apr. 30 Apr./ 1 May 2/4 May Prei Harding »/l» M ay 14/15 May 16/18 May Pret362 words
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Advertisement416 1950-04-18 11 EAST ASIATIC LIME SAILINCS FROM SCANDINAVIA U X SAILINCS TO COMTIMENT/ CONTINENT SCANDINAV/A m/a -Annam- due abt. Apr. 23 Loading at Singapore. Port Swettenham for Rangoon p nan i m > Mtomi Codawni 23/24 m/a "Lalandia' due abt. Apr. 23 for Madras. Colombo Aden Port for Saieon h Bangkok Said.416 words
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Advertisement1037 1950-04-18 11 McALISTER «t CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore' Telephone No. .5906 KLAVINESS LINK .LLERMAN BUCKNALL ANCMy JAN fRANC(Sco LONOON, HAVRE. ANTWERP PORILANO SIAIIU VANCOUVtR ROTTERDAM HAMBURC Accepting -„go ,0. L«M.« ih m CITY Or POONA American Po.t. Spcrr P Sham Penang es^ UNNYVILLI 20/2S«Vr. In Port/ 19 Apr. 27 28 Ap,1,037 words
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387 1950-04-18 12 GOVT. AGREES TO SAF REQUEST ON TAXES 50 Cut From January 1 GOVERNMENT'S Entertainment Duty on football in Singapore will be reduced by 50 per cent this year with retrospective effect from January. Mr. W. McGregor Watt, president of the Singapore Amateur Football Association, stated yesterday that he had received387 words
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Article, Illustration29 1950-04-18 12 HAMPSHIRE CRICKETERS work off the effects of a winter's relaxation in the East Hill Cricket School, Wandsworth, London. Picture shows Derek Shackleton who shapes for an offdrive. Reuter photo.Reuter - 29 words
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Article341 1950-04-18 12 THE following are the draw and j starting times for the England I Rest golf match to be played at Bukit Timah on Sunday morning (England players mentioned first) First Nine: 8.45 R. J. Isherwood <2) D.A.O. Davies i2> V R. Craik (2) Si D. McEwan341 words
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465 1950-04-18 12 By EPSOM JEEP KUALA LIMPUR, Monday. A NUMBER of keen followers of Malayan racing for several years, who now wish to own a Jjorse or two, have a grouse. With little or no prospect, of any relaxation in the present Straits Racing Association's ban465 words
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Article, Illustration26 1950-04-18 12 S.C.C. GOALKEEPER Beh-«-ends fists aw/> *the ball as Peters rushes up in yesterday's Senior League soccer on the padang. Rovers won three -nil. St-aits Times pict26 words
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Article234 1950-04-18 12 HPHE Chartered Bank S.C., 1 despite forcing more than a score of corner- kicks, went down to the Malayan Airways by the odd goal in five in a S.A.F.A Business House K.O. competition tie played at Geylang stadium yesterday. The game was a replay after Chartered234 words
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Article56 1950-04-18 12 The Victoria School cricket -&J to play the Railway Youngsters on the school ground tomorrow at 2 p.m. will be selected from: Mohd. Mastan, E. Tamboo, B. Balkrishnan (capt), VJC. Thamoy, Mohd. Amto, Tan Kwang Joo, Chens Suan Tin, D. Sebastian, Harold Tan, Harpajan Singh, Henry Chia.56 words
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400 1950-04-18 12 Rovers Made ToWorkHard For Senior League Win Rovers S.C. 3 0 FINDING the slippery ground conditions harder to beat than their opponents, the Rovers j Sports Club had to fight uncommonly hard for a three-nil victory over the Singapore Cricket Club in a S.A.F.A. Senior League match played on che400 words
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Article44 1950-04-18 12 TN a Slgapore Harbour Board inter-team competition soccer match played at Keppel ground yesterday, S.H.B. Electrical department beat the S.H.B. Labour Office two-one. Scorers for the winners were Ramdan and Asmat. Labour Office scored their only goal through Peng Kirn.44 words
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Article253 1950-04-18 12 ChaoSSSSp J SSSd H SS? B SS S^^T^K^S. TaD („*.-—>: weekend were: ufaatSSi A tatffl f% M.^O. M. Andrew ran v Hassan bin Mohd. Single.: Tan Huck Boon beat Rogers; Pa ng Kok Plew vA. Rah- Tournament Committee MemYeo Peng Llm 15-2, 12-15. 15-4; ma B253 words
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Article80 1950-04-18 12 A SINGAPORE Recreation Club soccer XI beat a Combined Singapore Schools XI by four-two on the Padang yesterday. A sudden downpour just before the start made the ground slippery which clearly disturbed the schooolboys much more than the S.R.C. J. Prout opened the scoring .vhen In80 words
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Article147 1950-04-18 12 The second half was only four minutes old when the Schools got their equaliser. A free kick taken by Andrew Llm was slammed In by William Tan. But three minutes later the S.R.C. got the lead through Mosbergen who tapped in the ball during a melee. Schools got their147 words
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Article37 1950-04-18 12 SOCCER: Snr. lge: Kola Raja v Chinese Casuals at Jalan Besar: Jnr. A!: Indonesian 'A* t R. N. Keppel Barracks at Geylang; Jnr. B 2: Katonc Sajarah v Star Soccerites at CYMA. TENNIS: YJM.C.A. championships.37 words
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Article274 1950-04-18 12 RE.M.E. took an easy two MMttWf at Jalan Besar yesterday when they walked through the raw and inexperienced Indonesian League XI who could not reply to four R.E.M.E goals in a S.A.F.A. Senior League tie. Hori who wifch uttle support R.E.M.E. were never really274 words
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Article, Illustration70 1950-04-18 12 SWIFT BY NAME PERFORMANCE SWIFT ATHLETES "A" and "B" teams tooks first and second places in the one mile medley open relay race at the Tamil Brotherhood Association's sports meet held on Saturday. This picture shows the Swifts "A" team standing (left to right): E. A. Sears. Yeo Choon Bee,70 words
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Article241 1950-04-18 12 DAVE SANDS, middleweignt boxing champion of the British Empire and also holder of three Australian titles, is confident <1 beating Orient triple champion, Boy Brooks, at Singapore's Happy World Stadium on Friday night to rest and wou id not wait. Manager-trainer Tom Brooks pays particular241 words
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Article110 1950-04-18 12 Playing on their own court last week, the Wembley Lad» Badminton Party defeated the Catholic Young Men's Association (Portuguese mission) by five games to two. Results: (Wembleylads players mentioned first) Amir beat Pat--ick Yeo 15-6, 15-7: Chan Soo Guan lost to Albers de Sou/a 15-10, 12-15, 3-15; Chua110 words
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Advertisement818 1950-04-18 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from page 0) SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED an experienced stenographer. Pleas* apply, stating jalary required and enclosing copicj of testimonials to Box No. A9546. S.T Oood prospects. MININO ACCOUNTANT. Required Immediately by Rahman Hydraulic Tin Ltd.. young European (or general mine office and ■rr- mnts work. Oood salary,818 words
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Miscellaneous17 1950-04-18 12 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: 11.55 ajn. (8ft. 61n) and 11.42 pjn. (8ft. 71n.). TOMORROW: 12.25 p.m. (8ft. 3in>.17 words
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