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Title Section18 1950-08-01 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 fWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1950. PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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Article448 1950-08-01 1 'NICK OF TIME' HELP IN KOREA New Men Rush Into Battle U. S. HEADQUARTERS, KOREA, Monday. THE American Second Infantry Division landed in Korea today with its own tanks and battle equipment after a non-stop dash from the United States. Its men climbed into trucks immediately and moved off towardsReuter; AP; UP - 448 words
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Article, Illustration45 1950-08-01 1 f'ORMKR M\YOR of Blackpool and M.P. for the Moss Side Division of Manchester fro™ 1 !).'{"> to 1945. now turned "ylohe trotter." Mr. William Rostron Duckworth, arrived in Singapore yesterday on hoard the City of Liverpool on another round the world trip. Straits Times picture.45 words
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Article178 1950-08-01 1 M.C. SIT FOR 6½ HOURS SINGAPORE Municipal!, 3 Commissioners had si record meeting yes,ter- j day— sitting for six and a half hours and rising only at 9 p.m. The longest debate took place on the question of whether the Commissioners should give themselves a monthly tax-free allowance of $300178 words
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Article82 1950-08-01 1 WASHINGTON, Mon. rpHE U.S. Atomic Energy M. commission disclosed today that it is studying the possibility of making an atomic poison bomb. The Commission said that since January it has produced a record amount of explosives *hat goes into the makine of the ?tom bombs. In itsAP - 82 words
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Article128 1950-08-01 1 TAEGU, Mon. T»HE South Korean President Dr. Syngman Rhee, said today that if the United Nations had not sent military aid. the North Korean Reds would now be preparing to attack Japan. Mr. Rhee was speaking at a public meeting to celebrate the creaUon of theUP - 128 words
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98 1950-08-01 1 LONDON, Monday. TWO men were fined here today for breaking A windows during a demonstration outside the Russian Embassy in London on Saturday night. Both pleaded not guilty to causing wilful damage. It was stated In court that both were seen throwing stones atReuter - 98 words
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Article40 1950-08-01 1 TAIPEH, Mon. A FEW DAYS ago 14 Chinese Communist soldiers kiUed three of their officers, stole a junk, and sailed to Taiwan. -They brought the bodies of the. slain officers to prove they were genuine deserters. UP.UP - 40 words
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Article78 1950-08-01 1 Rebel Bid To Isolate Rangoon RANGOON, Mon. REBEL KARENS, striking from eastern hill hideouts, made a bid to Isolate Rangoon from the hinterland. The rebels were said to have launched simultaneous attacks on Tawi, Peinzaloke. Kyaktaga and Penewegon. Reports said that a leakage of information warned Government troops of impendingAP - 78 words
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Article60 1950-08-01 1 TRIED TO CONVERT 200,000 JAPS TOKYO, Mon Miss Audrey M. Henty, a British missionary, was decorated with the 4th class of the Order of the Sacred Treasure for meritorious services in Japan for 45 years. Returing to Japan at the end of the war she stopped at Singapore where sheReuter-AAP - 60 words
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Article139 1950-08-01 1 TAIPEH, Monday. A CHINESE Nationalist Radio official said here today that 1,600,000 Nationalist guerillas were now operating "behind the iron curtain." Gen. Mac Arthur's visit to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek here would, he said, "boost their morale more than any single event since the evacuatfon of ourReuter; UP - 139 words
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Article111 1950-08-01 1 LONDON, Monday. A ROYAL Navy seaman was sentenced to two years gaol and dismissed the service at a court martial here today after admitting that he wilfully damaged the steering engine of the 350 tons wreck disposal ship Damsay. The seaman, John Samuel Bradbury, wasReuter - 111 words
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Article, Illustration70 1950-08-01 1 STARTING on a motor trip from Calcutta to Norway shortly Mr. A. T. Cassel, an American geologist who arrived in Singapore yesterday, on board the Belleville from San Francisco. .Mr. Cassel is flying to Calcutta with an English friend whom he will meet in Port Swettenham in a few days'70 words
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Article45 1950-08-01 1 HONGKONG, Mon. The Bi-itish aircraft carrier, Unicorn, arrived here from Kure yesterday with 50 Chinese laundry men, shoe and dress makers from the aircraft carrier, Triumph, which is at present operating in conjuction with United States naval units off Korea.— Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article40 1950-08-01 1 HONG KONO, Mon.— The British steamer Josephine Moller, which was seized by the Japanese Navy shortly after the outbreak of war in 1941 will be returned to her owners today. She arrived In Hong Kong yesterday from Japan.—Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article166 1950-08-01 1 TOKYO, Sun. WARSHIPS from four more nations Canada, New Zealand, France and the Netherlands have Joined the United Nations forces operating against the North Korean Communists, VlceAdmiral Charles Joy said today A spokesman of Gen. Macsaid -Tat Vi c blockade ol U«. h Korea iiReuter; AP - 166 words
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Article172 1950-08-01 1 Airmen Claim 302 Tanks TOKYO, Mon. TWE American sth Air Force A claimed today it had destroyed 302 Nort]» Korean tanks and damaged 240 others since the start of the war on June 25. Major General Earle E. Partridge, its commander, said the American flyers had made 6,388 Individual flightsAP - 172 words
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Article55 1950-08-01 1 HONG KONG, Mon. The Hong Kong Government today issued an order warning an aire'rau approaching iii Colony In future not to fly over adjacent Communistheld islands. This follows an incident a few days ago when an Air France machine was fired upon by Communists onReuter - 55 words
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Article, Illustration613 1950-08-01 1 ESCORT PLANE DOWN NEAR CONVOY FROM SCHOOL From Our Special Correspondent CAMERON HIGHLANDS. Monday. THREE R.A.F. men are believed to have been killed x when a Brigand aircraft of No. 84 Squadron crashed in the jungle this morning, 200 yards from the convoy of vehicles it was escorting. Travelling in613 words
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Article66 1950-08-01 1 MANILA. Mon.— The discovery of several crates ol firearms at piers in Manila ready for shipment to an unknown destination, caused military Intelligence authorities to order an investigation of a suspected gun-smuggling plot. According to Press reports tiaree Chinese suspects wen arrested in connection withUP - 66 words
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Article241 1950-08-01 2 "SCARED REDS RAN LIKE RABBITS" By PETER KALISCHER, U.P. War Correspondent KOREA, Mon. A BLOODY skirmish on the cloudy ridges of First Cavalry Division's northwest front line between 12 Americans and a Communist patrol ended in the death of three invaders and the capture of their Russian equipment. One NorthUP - 241 words
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Article23 1950-08-01 2 HONG KONG, Mon.— The ancient Confucian temple on Culture Road, Canron, Is to be turned into a "Worker.* Cultural Palace" A.P.AP - 23 words
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Article83 1950-08-01 2 TORONTO, Monday. MR. K. B. 11. M. Habihullah, one of Pakistan's foremost industrialists, said in an interview here yesterday that a "strong:, united Commonwealth bloc is the only hope of world peace." He said he wonld go to Britain next month to try to organise aReuter - 83 words
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242 1950-08-01 2 NEW YORK, Monday. A N Illinois pilot reported that his small plane was struck on Saturday night by a mysterious "blue streak with a trail of reddish flame". The chief pilot of the Capital Aviation Co. said: "The object hit my propeller and object242 words
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Article29 1950-08-01 2 RANGOON, Mon. The Burmese Government has announced it will spend Rs. 1,000,000 on establishing 500 primary schools and 75 postprimary schools within the next 12 months. A.P.AP - 29 words
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Article, Illustration31 1950-08-01 2 ILYA Ebrenburg, fiery Soviet writer, who spoke through an interpreter to crowds in Trafalgar Square, London, at the rally organised in connection with the All-Britain Peace Conference.— Reuter picture.Reuter - 31 words
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Article97 1950-08-01 2 Prices Soar Since War In Korea NEW DELHI, Mon. THE Indian Government is trying to beat down commodity prices that have soared since the Korean war began. It is consulting the states on a programme to combat hoarding and blackmarketing. The programme calls for imposition of controls on prices andAP - 97 words
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Article124 1950-08-01 2 SAIGON Iviuii. THE first two plane-loads of medical supplies under the United States "health programme" for Northern Indo-Chlna arrived at Hanoi. Northern Vietnam, yesterday from Manila. The medical supplies, comprising D.D.T., pencillln and other drugs, are part of the United State* Economic Administration's $1,500 000 programmeReuter - 124 words
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Article22 1950-08-01 2 PRAGUE. Mon. -All hree chief prizes at Chechoslovakia's International Film rrstival at Karlovy Vary were yesterday awarded to Rursia. Reutcr.Reuter - 22 words
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Advertisement319 1950-08-01 2 iOTICES NOTICE We hare pleasure In announcing thp following staff changes with rffM't from Ist August IBM Ml L) E Moran appointed j> Office Manager. Mi Low Brng Slang appointed total Salesman. Mr. Tan Koon Jim has re*i?ned S<d W O. THURSTON A CO. TH* MALAYAN EXCHANGE 3ANKS ASSOCIATION /il319 words
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Advertisement286 1950-08-01 2 NOTICES TENDERS FOR PURCHASE OF PEPPER FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. KUCHING, SARAWAK. Tenders are Invited for the purchase of 6.50 picul; of White Pepper and 40 katles of Black Pepper produced on the Tarat Agricultural Station Separate tenders should be submitted for the white and Black Pepper Tenders should286 words
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Advertisement443 1950-08-01 2 TRADING WITH THE ENEMY ORDINANCE No. 22 of 1939 CUSTODIAN OF PROPERTY PROCLAMATION V© 14 of IMS Notice Is hereby given that any person or persons having a claim to the property described In the Schedule hereto ut requested to forward such claim to the Custodian of Property, Supreme Court443 words
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556 1950-08-01 3 Aggression In Korea Part Of World-wide Plot— Attlee LONDON, Monday. PALLING upon the British people to prepare J to defend themselves and their freedoms, the Prime Minister, Mr. Clement Attlee, in a broadcast last night, said that the Communist aggression in Korea was part of a world-wide conspiracy against theReuter; AP; UP - 556 words
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Article85 1950-08-01 3 NEW YORK, Mon. INDIA'S offer of medical aid in South Korea was froai-paged by both the New York Times and the Nrw York Herald Tribune today. New York Times iorrespondrnt at IN. headquarters said Pandit Nehru's derision was regarded at Lake Success "as politically important." "FromReuter - 85 words
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Article161 1950-08-01 3 LEOPOLD MAY GO TODAY BRUSSELS. Mon. TciERE wore v.idspread but unconfirmed reports that X: Leopold was planning bdiL'ute in favour of his 10-year-old son Crown Prince B ■•idouin. Immediately after his semid secret talk with the Kitv^ early this morring, the Catholic Premie/. Mr. Jean Dnvieusart, held a meeting 01Reuter; UP - 161 words
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Article52 1950-08-01 3 JERUSALEM. Mon. may in future buy one pair of shoes and one lull of clothing a year, said I Minister of Supplies, Mr. Dov. Joseph, in a broadyesterday. •id that the country's e-i i«"al shortage of currency for the import of raw materia's made this drastic cutAP - 52 words
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Article55 1950-08-01 3 LONDON. Mon Waving and smiling, the British Forc"n Secretary, Mr. Ernest Bevin. left today by train to attend two European diplomatic meetings. The first meeting is the of the Consultative Council of the Brussels Pact at The Hague. From there, he will go to Strasbourg for the55 words
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Article46 1950-08-01 3 NEW YORK. Mo,- rise assistant to the c< lei of Die Turkish economic 1 Vision in Washington, wi < rrived here yeiWday sati "We are im: afraid of' Ru^-^ a bo'nj; v ii the United B1B 1 >.fps 'id tl c United Klnecora."— UP. IUP - 46 words
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Article149 1950-08-01 3 'Veto Red China's Bid' Senator WASHINGTON, Mon. pRESH demands arose in Congress on Saturday for the United States to use its veto, if necessary, to block the admission of the Chinese Communist Government to the United Nations. Senator O'Connor, Democrat, said America ought to forget protocol and pursue a "realistic149 words
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Article63 1950-08-01 3 SI AM CALLS FOR VOLUNTEERS BANGKOK. Mon. The Siamese Ministry of Defence began calling for volunteers for the Siamese expeditionary 1 force to be sent to Korea. Age limits were announced as 20 to 30 for privates, 20 to 1351 35 for non-commissioned officers and not exceeding 45 i forUP - 63 words
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Article26 1950-08-01 3 JERUSALEM. Mon. Mr. de Valera, former Premier of Ireland, accompanied by his two sons, has arrived in the Arab side of Jerusalem. A.P.AP - 26 words
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183 1950-08-01 3 'Send More Arms To Western Europe WASHINGTON, Monday. SENATOR Millard Tydings, (Democrat, Maryland), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, yesterday urged a large increase in the programme of military assistance to North Atlantic countries Korea, where the fight against Communist aggression was now going on and I such placesReuter - 183 words
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Article26 1950-08-01 3 ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Mon. A four engined United States Air Forca C-54 transport plane was reported missing somewhere in Alaska yesterday with seven men aboard. U.P.UP - 26 words
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Article, Illustration24 1950-08-01 3 NORTH KOREAN soldiers infiltrate into the American lines disguised as refugees, so this man was searched for weapons. A.P. radio picture.AP - 24 words
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81 1950-08-01 3 NEW YORK, Mon. J^XILED antl Communist leaders from Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland and Yugoslavia joined forces yesterday to form a Christian Democratic Union of Central Europe. The Union was described as a "permanent organisation for a common struggle against Communism." The founders have pledged themselves toUP - 81 words
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Article, Illustration34 1950-08-01 3 CENTRE OF STORM KING LEOPOLD 111 of the Belgians waves to the crowd outside the Royal Palace, on his return from six years' exile. With him is Crown Prince Baudouin, aged 19. A.P. picture.AP - 34 words
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Article138 1950-08-01 3 MANILA, Monday. rpHE Philippines Secretary of Finance said today A the seizure of more than US$2OO,OOO in diamonds aboard a plane from Bangkok on Friday has led to the uncovering of a big international gem smuggling ring. He told Associated Press the evidence collected soAP - 138 words
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Article30 1950-08-01 3 BREMERHAVEN, Germany Mon. An American naval officer and a German yachtman left here yes*>rday in their 16-ton yacht in which they intend to sail 'he Atlantic—A.P.30 words
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57 1950-08-01 3 Opium Trade Earns Millions For Siamese BANGKOK, Mon. QPIVM trading will earn the Siamese Government U. 5.56,000,000. 56, 000, 000 this year, the Excise Department stated. About U. 543,350,000 will come from the sale of opium by the Government opium monopoly to the country's 400 dens, and U. 5.52£50,000 from57 words
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269 1950-08-01 3 Russian Peace Move Seen As Threat HONG KONG, Mon. POLITICAL observers here believe if the Russian delegate Mr. Jacob Malik makes a peace move over Korea at the Security Council tomorrow he may strike a heavy blow at United States prestige throughout Asia. Observers says Mr. Malik could offer toReuter - 269 words
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Advertisement295 1950-08-01 3 A century ago the Great Exhibition of 1851 drew visitors to Britain from all over the world. t\exl year's Festival, to commemorate that event, will in its turn be remembered a hundred years from now, long after the headlines of today are forgotten. The coming Festival is the greatest ever295 words
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Article193 1950-08-01 4 Govt Behind Trade Unions From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Monday. A WARNING that employers discouraging their workers from taking part in legitimate trade union activities were obstructing Government in its trade union policy was issued yesterday by Mr. S. A. Abishegam, Northern Division Trade Union Officer Mr.193 words
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Article91 1950-08-01 4 COME Singuiiur jogetmodern girls, bektf under the age of 12, will bs banned from further performances by the Children's cnar«er. It will come into forct* today to regulate child employment. In one troupe at an amusement park are I 2V 2 -year-old Raisah binte Armad91 words
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Article49 1950-08-01 4 Wong Ah Yuk, 16. of Tras Street claimed trial in the Singapore Third Police Court yesterday to abetting in an offence of offering a bribe of $95 to a police constable Bail of $500 in one surety) was allowed and the case was postponed to Aug. 8.49 words
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Article30 1950-08-01 4 Sentence of six months' Imprisonment was imposed yesterday in the Singapore Second Police Court on Seah Teck Kok, convicted for misappropriating a wrist-watch belonging to a friend.30 words
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Article60 1950-08-01 4 CHINESE V.M.C.A., Selegie Road, j basketball b. 30 p.m., body-building class 7 pjn., mouth organ class 7.30 p.m.. table-tennis 7.30 p.m. j Y.W C.A., Raffles Quay, dancing class. 5.30 p.m. V.M.C.A., Orchard Road, first-aid j class 5.30 p.m.. gymnastics 6 p.m. t ".Y.M.A. (Church of the Sacred Heart60 words
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Article95 1950-08-01 4 pHDUR Chinese, armed with knives, removed 400 lb. of coffee seeds valued at approximately $600 from a lighter anchored off North Boat Quay, Singapore, early i yesterday morning. The master of the vessel. 1 Peng Chwee Lai, told the I police that the armed men entered95 words
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Article63 1950-08-01 4 Frustrated because the man she loved refused to marry her, a 23-year-old woman,! See Gek Choo, took caustic soda at a room in the South- i lem Hotel, Singapore, on July 20. She died five days later. I At the inquest yesterday, the Assistant Coroner, Mr. j Choor63 words
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Article42 1950-08-01 4 Two brothers, Chan Siew Wai and Chan Cho Wai, were convicted in the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday of assaulting two women in a shophouse in Waterloo Street, on May 26. They were bound over for six months.42 words
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Article41 1950-08-01 4 One case of murder, one of criminal conspiracy to commit robbery and one of un- lawful possession of ammunl- j tion are listed for hearing before the August Criminal Assizes which open in the Singapore Supreme Court this morning.41 words
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Article21 1950-08-01 4 Lady Gimson appealed over Radio Malaya on Sunday for contributions to do the work of Red Cross In Singapore.21 words
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Article16 1950-08-01 4 Thirty-nine factories In the Federation manufactured 840,320 lb. of soap in June, i j16 words
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Article21 1950-08-01 4 All postal services to Korea have been suspended until further notice, the Postmaster-General, Malaya, I announced yesterday.21 words
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Article, Illustration39 1950-08-01 4 MANAGING DIRECTOR of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in Australasia, Mr. N. Bernar Freeman, and Mrs. Freeman, pictured on arrival in Singapore yesterday afternoon by QEA-BOAC Constellation. With their daughter. Miss Pamela Freeman, they are on a 30.000-mile air trip. Straits Times picture.39 words
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Article502 1950-08-01 4 rliE publication of a photograph in a Malay language newspaper in Singapore of Michael Joseph Nonis, at present in police custody charged with the murder of 10-year-old schoolgirl, Winnie Spencer, drew a warning from the Chief Justice, Sir Charles Murray Aynsley, in the Supreme Court yesterday. Sir502 words
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Article167 1950-08-01 4 Quick Change Act In The Plane T ADY Murdoch, wife of Sir Keith Murdoch, the Australian newspaper magnate stepped out of the London Constellation at Kallang Airport yesterday afternoon dressed in a grey flannel skirt and jumper, took one whiff of the sultry Singapore atmosphere, and hurriedly re-entered the plane.167 words
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Article338 1950-08-01 4 'Britons Prefer A-Bombs To Reds' SIR Keith Murdoch, the Australian newspaper i magnate, who arrived in Singapore from London yesterday afternoon said the attitude of the aver- I age Britisher to the i Korean war was one of "outright determination to see the thing through' 111 1 "The British people338 words
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Article147 1950-08-01 4 TWO former leaders of the Labour Party of Singapore, Mr. Pat Johnson and Mr. V. J. Mendis, with another 100 members of the Party, are expected to "quit" the Party, today. They are likely to be followed by a larger group tomorrow. One of147 words
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Article95 1950-08-01 4 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG. Mon. PEDESTRIANS in Tek Soon Street joined in chasing a masked Chinese gunman last night after the proprietor of a wine shop had raised an alarm that he had been robbed of $1,000. Wearing; a paper mask. the robber, in blue shirt95 words
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Article40 1950-08-01 4 Two men. Shik Singh and 3. Bucharan. were fined $10 each in the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday for fighting in a General Transport Company bus near the junction of Geylang and Halg Roads. Singapore, on Saturday40 words
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Article35 1950-08-01 4 Tor fighting In a bar in Anson Road. Tan Cheng Hai, 27. and Tan Eng Tiam, 38. both of Cairnhlll Road, were fined SlO each in the Singapore Third Police Court yesterday.35 words
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Miscellaneous256 1950-08-01 4 S'FORE Concert Orch.; 7.30 "Joyously Case"; 10 30 Dancfl Music; 11 gency News from Ki; 10 10 Close; 8 30 g^e; g -variety Band- \m kIw/. i 4?""^^! ii,Sir i box"; 9.30 News; 9.45 Dance Music: 4.45 pjn. "Prom the London 1.30 News, 146 Dance Mufic; 2 Q B Ue256 words
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757 1950-08-01 5 POLICY OF PREFERENCE FOR LOCAL BORN APPROVED Jobs In The Singapore Municipality ALL new appointments in the Singapore Municipality, whether in the junior or senior service, will in future be based on a policy of preference for the candidates born in the Colony, provided they are British subjects, are up757 words
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Article, Illustration62 1950-08-01 5 THE SUPERINTENDENT of the Radio Division, Singapore Police, Mr. C. W. Byrde (above) was one of the Colony's first two blood donors to receive silver badges for 10 blood donations. The other donor is Mr. Ruby Mussry. Picture above shows Mr. Byrde getting his medal62 words
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413 1950-08-01 5 A CORRUPTION case being heard in the Singapore Second District Court in which three policemen are accused of accepting bribes, was yesterday adjourned at lunch-time to allow one of the prosecution witnesses, a 20-year-old student, to compete in his school sports.413 words
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Article45 1950-08-01 5 JOHORE BAHRU. Mon. —I Tang Ang Kua. an inmate of I the Social Welfare Home, who gave his age as 73, was charg- ed here today with committing "an act of indecency" at the Home He was allowed ball in $50045 words
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Article138 1950-08-01 5 A MODERN building for the i Singapore Chinese Cham- ber of Commerce was dlscussed by the Chamber s committee yesterday. The site for the new building is the piece of land opposite the present Chamber: building. No decision was reached on this matter but a138 words
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Article, Illustration28 1950-08-01 5 MR. J. JOYNTON-Smith, managing director of Smith's Independent Weekly, Sydney, Australia, arrived at Kallang Airport yesterday by Qantas Empire Airways Constellation for a brief visit. Straits Times picture.28 words
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Article180 1950-08-01 5 A SPECIAL committee of the Municipal Commissioners was appointed yesterday for the "careful consideration" of the policy to be adopted by the Establishments Board in promoting officers. The committee was appointed on a motion by Mr. Sandy G. Pillay (ProgressiveCity i. The members of the180 words
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48 1950-08-01 5 >r rHE Police view this street as a notorious street of gamblers," said Inspector Lai Behari Singh yesterday when 12 Chinese pleaded guilty in the Singapore Second Police Court to being found gambling in common gaming-houses at Temple Street. Each was fined 52548 words
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Article24 1950-08-01 5 Fines totalling $161 w•: c imposed on 25 peoi>J.; in ihr Singapore Third Police Court yesterday for offences against building by-laws.24 words
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Article152 1950-08-01 5 HIGH POST FOR ASIAN FLYER \|R. CHAN SOON Kin, aged 23, a Malayan Airways radio officer, today rvas promoted to second officer and co-pilot— the first Asian in Malayan aviation to achieve such a position. An old boy of St. Andrews School, Mr. Chan entered Malayan Alrwavs service as a152 words
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Article39 1950-08-01 5 Wong Heng, who pleaded guilty in the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday to begging in Orchard Road, was given $5 out of the magis- trate's poor box, but he was ordered to the house of detention39 words
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Advertisement246 1950-08-01 5 AIR CEYLON ANNOUNCES SPECIAL RESIDENT FARE SINGAPORE— COLOMBO AND RETURN Commencing Immediately Bona fide residents of Singapore and the Federation may travel between SPORE COLOMBO at reduced fares of SINGLE £44 RETURN £80 INSTEAD OF THE FULL RATE FARES OF £55 SINGLE £99 RETURN FOR FURTHER INFORMATION APPLY* AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL246 words
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Advertisement262 1950-08-01 5 HEW SHIPMEHT ARRIVED MADE IN f^jl ENGLAND The Ambassador Radio Receiver Is the last word In the radio field incorporating all the latest improvements known to Radio technicians and designers. It's an ideal Receiver combining good looks with good listening. It's the best bay «1 comparable prlo«: Only at $370.00262 words
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Obituary62 1950-08-01 6 ANNO UNC EMENT HOBINSON CO., Furniture n. We have pleasure in nnounrlng as from August Ist Mr. C. Q. Jordan, late of Trollope Co., has Joined our M Furniture Designer and Manaerr of our Furniture Seclion We will be pleased to ■übmlt complete schemes for Turnlshines together with designs anri62 words
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Article33 1950-08-01 6 THE FAMILY of the late T. S. Cornelius sincerely thank all re-1 and friends for their kind .attendance at the funeral and •11 those who sent wreaths. Jitters of condolence and offered33 words
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611 1950-08-01 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Tues., Aug. 1, 1950. Children's Charter Today the Children and Young Persons Ordinance comes into force in the Colony. It has been called the Children's Charter," and with good reason, for it marks a great advance in this city in which many thousands of children are611 words
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Article437 1950-08-01 6 Retrenchment In Charity A saddening event of the last few days in Singapore about which little has been said perhaps not enough has been a cut in allowances for the relief of distress from the Silver Jubilee Fund. Up to the end of June the rate was $20 per month437 words
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Article34 1950-08-01 6 BONN, Germany. Moil The Allied High Commission and the West Genr.i.n Federal Republic are to fell West German Communists that they are courting suppression if they continue <helr anti-Western campaign.34 words
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Article528 1950-08-01 6 TF the people of Singa1 pore really want Municipal democracy, then the protest against the proposed monthly payment of $300, by way of allowance, to our Municipal Commissioners is meaningless. At the time when <he change from the old to the new Municipal constitution528 words
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Article134 1950-08-01 6 SINCE waitresses employed in coffee shops, eating houses, restaurants, etc., come into contact with the public patronising these establishments, it is suggested that the girls be medically certified fit before they are licensed to work as waitresses The other day a Singapore anti-vice squad raided Waterloo Street134 words
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185 1950-08-01 6 THAT the Governments of Singapore and the x Federation now have special powers to ban any newspaper, publication of which is prejudicial to the defeat of Communist banditry in Malaya and elsewhere, is no doubt highjy gratifying to all who execrate Communism. I But there185 words
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Letter312 1950-08-01 6 I WISH to correct the wrong impression given by "M. Rik" on July 26 concerning the inaugural meeting of the Federation of Indian Organisations. I witnessed the proceedings myself, and I am sure many would Join me when I say that they were conducted in312 words
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Letter168 1950-08-01 6 yOUR leader of last 1 Saturday, .headed "Aftermath", concludes: the people in general will have to play their part by keeping a close look-out for any attempt at arson and taking prompt action to deal with it. "In the words of a C.I.D. spokesman, 'the168 words
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Letter244 1950-08-01 6 E^ROM time to time I 1 have read with interest reports appearing in the Straits Times regarding payment of War Damage claims. But the news published in your issue of July 27. headed "9,000 War Damage Cheques Sent", certainly Justified headlines. The report stated that244 words
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Article202 1950-08-01 6 The Right To Use A Parang PHE report headed "Bandit Slain By Parang Blow", which appeared in the Straits Times of July 26, made interesting reading. Could the authorities kindly answer the following questions in that connection? It is obvious that the Malay in question was :,ot in uniform. He202 words
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Article414 1950-08-01 6 Our Teen-Agers JN SINGAPORE there U a youth organisation called the Kiwi League which has been going for the past three years, and which provides quite a lot of fun and wholes o m e companionship for Asian teen-agers by way of picnics, dances and so forth.414 words
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Advertisement740 1950-08-01 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. I i BOWDEN— On 28th July, 1950, at the Penang Maternity Hospital, to Pat. wife of Desmond Bowden. daughter. Sally Anne WYLLIE to Laura (nee Jackton) wife of Hector M. Wyllle at KandanR Kerbau Hospital on 1 1.7.50. a son, brother for Rosalind. THE engagement Is announced between740 words
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Advertisement31 1950-08-01 6 EVERBRIGHT OPTICAL CO. Offering Complete Services essential to Eye Comfort Visual Efficiency. (1) VISUAL ANALYSIS (2) MSOAI IRAININK (3) GLASSES. .'F NEEDED C S. CHONG, OPT. D. 19. CHULLA ST., SPORE31 words
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Advertisement183 1950-08-01 6 HYGEIA DISSOLVENATOR MODERN SANITATION Installed In Your Home For $275 (Inclusive of all charges) ELIMINATE NAUSEOUS CLOSET PANS WITH THEIR DISCOMFORTS AND DANCERS PROVIDES THE SAME COMFORT AND SAFETY AS A SEPTIC TANK. RUNS CONTINUOUSLY WITHOUT EMPTYINC. NO WATER SUPPLY REQUIRED APPROVED BY HEALTH AUTHORITIES SQUAT TYPE ALSO AVAILABLE NO183 words
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Article, Illustration1810 1950-08-01 7 Question Now Goes To Finance Committee A FTKR over two hours' debate yesterday, the Singapore Municipal Commissioners failed to decide whether they should receive an allowance of $300 a month for their services to the public. An unsuccessful amendment to an original motion1,810 words
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Article72 1950-08-01 7 J..Z ruth post-war trade exhibition In Singapore will be opened thii evening a: 6.30 by Mr. George O. Tliomson. the Public Relations S cretary, at the Happy World. firms are taking part In ihe exhibition. Many of them will give away samples i>. their products, and others72 words
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Article144 1950-08-01 7 PLAN FOR HOUSING SOCIETY SINGAPORE Urban Co-ope-rative Union m^y organise a co-operative housing society. A sub-committee of the i union under the chairmanship of Mr. N. A. Kularajah, »eI cretary of the Singapore Govi ernment Officers' Co-opera-tive Housing Society, has recommended that such a housing society should be formed. Mr.144 words
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Article54 1950-08-01 7 A decree nisi to be made absolute in three months was yesterday granted in the Singapore Supreme Court to Julian Foorman, who petitioned for a divorce from his wife. Ellen M. Foorman, on grounds of adultery with J de Vries. The suit was undefended. Mr. Claude da Silva54 words
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Article30 1950-08-01 7 Mrs. Willy Blok Hanson, the principal of the Fine Art of Movement Academy, Singapore, yesterday gave a talk on "Grace and Health" at the Y.W.C.A. International Fortnightly Club.30 words
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Article26 1950-08-01 7 The Federation of Malaya exported more than 263,000 lb. jof tea valued at $276,465 during June. Biggest buyer was Ceylon, with 133.464 lb.26 words
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Article18 1950-08-01 7 The cruiser H.M.S. Ceyion (Captain C.F.J.L. Davies) arrived in Singapore from Ceylon yesterday for a refit.18 words
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Article, Illustration250 1950-08-01 7 WHEN a KLM Skymaster left Kallang Airport TT yesterday for the United Kingdom, it carried 29 officers of the Singapore Harbour Board Auxiliary Police Force with their wives and families, who left with mixed feelings of happiness, disappointment and wonder. These 29 officers are going250 words
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Article56 1950-08-01 7 SIXTY homeless workers of the Aik Hoe Rubber Factory which was burnt down by arsonists on Thursday went to the Singapore Social Welfare Department yesterday to apply for temporary relief. The Social Welfare Is investigating each Individual case. Two very old workera were admitted Into tht56 words
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Article38 1950-08-01 7 A 40-year-old Tamil, Irulappan Suppalyya. was tentatively charged In the Singapore Relief Court yesterday with the murder of a young Indian girl, Udalyamal Paramthevu, at the R.A.F. Seletar labour lines on July. 29. Ke was remanded.38 words
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Article, Illustration57 1950-08-01 7 MARTIN HALL, son of Col. J. A. Hall and Mrs. Hall of GHQ FARELF, arrived at Kallang Airport yesterday by Qantas Constellation for a six w eeks' holiday here from the Brad field College in London. Martin's younger sister Jennifer, was also at the57 words
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Article, Illustration692 1950-08-01 7 THE acting Municipal President. Mr. T. P. F. McNeice yesterday described as "curious" the claim by 26 residents of Singapore Improvement Trust flats at Cumberland Lane that their rents had been increased. He said this In answer to representations made during the adjournment at692 words
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Article63 1950-08-01 7 A 30-year-old Chinese woman, Cecilia Teng, pleaded guilty In the Singapore Police Court yesterday to attempting suicide by drinking camphorated oil In a house in Chua. Chu Kang Road, on July 23. Teng, who said that she did this because her husband had hit her63 words
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Article34 1950-08-01 7 Part of Amber Road starting from Tanjong Katong Road and ending at Mandalay Villa has been taken over by the Singapore Municipal Commissioners. It will be a public road in one month.34 words
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Article22 1950-08-01 7 Soo Boon Chee, an 13-year old Singapore labourer, died yesterday after a collision with a motor lorry at Dunaarn Road.22 words
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375 1950-08-01 7 'Higher Rents' Motion Lost By 8 Votes To 2 T^ESPITE an appeal to the elected Commissioners to think 100 times before displeasing "educated or semi-educated tenants", Mr. S. I. O. Alsagoff (Nominated) lost a motion by eight votes to two, in the Municipal Commissioners' meeting yesterday, seeking to request the375 words
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Article104 1950-08-01 7 FOLR middle-aged Malays travelled all the way from Malacca by train to Singapore, yestevday just to see Kallang airport, and Its giant aeroplanes. It was their first visit ever to an airport. The oldest. Haji Noh, aged 53. hr-aded the party. "Wah!" exclaimed Hajl Noh. as104 words
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Article67 1950-08-01 7 mk. ivieo poh Chcon was ap111 pointed Assistant Water Engineer by the full Board of Municipal Commissioners yesterday. This decision was made on the motion of Mr. Yap Pheng Geek. He sought to negative a decision of the Establishment j Board appointing Mr. Cassim Mohamed Patel, an67 words
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Advertisement67 1950-08-01 7 THE ONLY GENUINE P/LSEN£R 4 W^ Beer brewed and bo*tleabi/ trie PILSNER BREWERIES NATIONAL CORPORATION PLZEN fPilsen) SOLS AQlftTSi- zsi\ Pj UN6ATOM -Til. 1111 l BRITISH BITUMEN EMULSIONS LTD for BBE 635 Lining Compound for Latex Containers Bituproof All-Weather Sealing Compounda Bituprima Liquid Wood Block Setting Emulsion Road Surface Dressings67 words
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Advertisement139 1950-08-01 7 Fresh Collection of COCKTAIL EVENING GOWNS II "MVATT" RED LIN IYI I H I I PERPETUAL CALENDARS THE IDEAL GIFT JULY H U Sun. I Moiv" TuS* W«*. T»Mi. Frl S.l I 24 25 26 27 28 29 SO I SHELL DESIGN HALL MARK SILVER FRONT WITH EBONISED WOOD BACK139 words
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Article552 1950-08-01 8 The affair of cookie's child From an estate bungalow ROOKIE'S adopted baby, which he had from Ihe age of I wo weeks, now weighs al five months 11 pounds, four ounces, so he is justly very proud of her. But, of course, he ttoef not like people to admire her552 words
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Article352 1950-08-01 8 THIS way of cooking sole is considered by the experts to be the very best. It is. accordingly, expensive; but ,\o very good to eat that you will. I believe, thi7ik it worth it. It ivill give you either a main dish for three veople or a fish352 words
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Article, Illustration179 1950-08-01 8 Malayan homes fashions 1EANS and pedal-pushers have come into their own, and today they take a permanent place in th« fashion-conscious woman's wardrobe. But it is not every woman who can wear them successfully. Slim, petite and attractive Toni Leong is one of the very few women who look wellChan Kee Kok - 179 words
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Article931 1950-08-01 8 NURSE JANET - NURSE JANET Mothercraf t In Malaya by new baby arrives home from hospital with his mother. There is great joy with the parents, but both, in their inward souls, wonder if life will ever be the same again. No, it will not. Instead it will be richer931 words
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Article, Illustration46 1950-08-01 8 Winner of $5 this week as the Bonniest Baby is six months old Michael. Palrkk. He is on a visit to his grandfather at 27 Jalan Kamuning. Kuala Lumpur. Soon his mothrr will take him back to his father in Calcutta.46 words
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Advertisement75 1950-08-01 8 jjfc v '-"^r> ooby Penelope Wilton £1 :jo^^ FOR THE WORLD'S BABIES Mrs. Wilton is extremely pleased with the progress Baby Penelope has made while on tACTOGEN. The above photograph was taken when Penelope was nearly six months of age. ta hlghl/ recommended to all mothers who wish to put75 words
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Advertisement242 1950-08-01 8 18 kinds of FISH ALL UNDER A DOLLAR TWO MORE JOIN THE RANKS: N. Zealand Smoked Blue Cod N. Zealand Flounders both 95 cents a pound We are proud of our reputation for really good cheap fish and afe always glad when we can add to the list of dollar242 words
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Article95 1950-08-01 9 fPHE President of the Singa- pore Municipal Commission sits as an ex-offlcio member on both the Executive and Legislative Councils of the Colony but he is regarded as a representative of the Commissioners on both bodies when matters discussed come under the provision of the95 words
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Article157 1950-08-01 9 'J'HE practice of making deductions from the wages of Municipal labourers by way of flnes was first instituted in January 1941 md the Fire Brigade reward fund, consisting largely or deductions from firemen's wages, was established in 1905. The amount of money realised from these157 words
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Article109 1950-08-01 9 COMPARED with last year, a larger number of people had applied to register as voters in the Municipal elections during the revision of electoral rolls this year, the acting Municipal President, Mr. T. P. F. McNeice, stated yesterday. Mr McNeioe was reporting to the Commissioners' meeting yesterday109 words
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Article558 1950-08-01 9 UNION ASKED TO STATE OBJECTIONS GAS WORKS DISPUTE INQUIRY TWE Government and Municipal Labour Union, A Singapore, has been asked to submit a detailed statement of its objections to the Wages Commission Report to the Special Labour Committee for consideration. This recommendation is contained in a report by the Gas558 words
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Article35 1950-08-01 9 The name of one of the insurers of the Aik Hoe rubber factory was giv:n in the Straits Times as "American Insurance Underwriters Ltd." This should have been American International Underwriters Ltd35 words
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Advertisement17 1950-08-01 9 t ■ri'iff'fffatlr-'i SI AME Si SPEED Jtj^, SAFETY HA^^^ COMFORT i^W^v agints PENANO «M SINGAPORE SIME, DARBY17 words
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Advertisement196 1950-08-01 9 Good mornings begin with Gillette the sharpest edge in the wortdf fflll Snaalrlti t»; Strl«> Co. IK, liagitpaf* Mraaaka* AS-2 22nd. Anniversary SALE •and FREE GIFTS FROM IST TO 21 ST AUGUST Big reduction in prices from 10% to 30% FOR LADIES. FOR CHILDREN. Jersey Pantee .90 Cotton Pantee .40196 words
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Miscellaneous172 1950-08-01 9 STRAITS TIMES CROSSWORD I tu cub/,EE\rtiit. at CROSSWORD No. 128 e .£«nV i g. M. m i j i I* w> i M i»'r in Edgar Wallact |tw Item debatable question (15) <■ 'SSS3 I 7) Awkward predicament! kH M^l 1^1 Hi tH A movtaf exampje of (3 n\. P>-172 words
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248 1950-08-01 10 Large Scale Smuggling Between Indonesia And Malaya Charge 'MANY OF 2,000,000 IN RACKET* RANGOON, Monday. HR. Soedarsano, U.S.I. Ambassador to India and Burma, said in Rangoon that most of Indonesia's 2,000,000 Chinese were engaged in big-scale collective smuggling between Indonesia and Malaya. "Chinese settlers in Indonesia are all traders andUP - 248 words
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Article, Illustration27 1950-08-01 10 A LIMPING pilgrim holding a candle in the procession of 1,000 Raman Catholics at *he feast of St. Anne at Bukil Mertajam on Sunday.— Straits Times picture.27 words
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Article196 1950-08-01 10 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Monday. I'ERRORISTS sabotaged a main water supply "somewhere in Selangor" on Saturday night, police headquarters revealed today. The pipe was damaged and nearby telephone wires were cut. Early this morning a sawmill was set on fire "in a town in196 words
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Article66 1950-08-01 10 A FTER being mentioned for nine weeks, the case against 44-year-old Ng Kai Sung, who is being tentatively charged with th<i murder of Yong Yit Lin, was yesterday fixed for hearing in the Singapore Relief GVurt on Aug. 16. It is alleged that Ng killed Mr. Yong,66 words
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Article41 1950-08-01 10 Tan Seng Lo, 18. of Jeddah Street, claimed trial In the Singapore Third Police Court yesterday to possessing 15 lb. of dutiable tobacco. Bail of $200 in two sureties was allowed and the case was postponed to Aug. 30.41 words
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Article196 1950-08-01 10 Howards Destroy Big Arms Dump From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. A JUNGLE patrol of the Ist. Bn. The Green Howards has found and destroyed a big bandit arms dump, which included 40,000 rounds of ammunition. i Commanded by 2nd. Lieut. John Young of No. 1 Platoon "A" Company,196 words
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Article44 1950-08-01 10 FroiS Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Mon.— Low Chin Guan. driver of a Singapore taxi, who was unable to produce a Federation Permit and Public Service Vehlcfle Licence when carrying a passenger In Johore Bahru, was fined $15 and $10 here today.44 words
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Article59 1950-08-01 10 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHUR, Mon.— Charged with carrying passengers from Johore Bahru to Singapore in a Singapore taxi, Jaswant Singh said in the Johore Bahru Court that he came from the Naval Base with a passenger to Johore Bahru where his fare picked up his59 words
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Article86 1950-08-01 10 APAHANG Malay girl, said to have been forced into marriage by her parents, poured oil over her body and burned herself to death on the eve of her wedding day, reports the Kuala Lumpur Malay daily, Majlis. The household was taking an afternoon nap as86 words
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Article137 1950-08-01 10 From Our Staff Correspondent MALACCA. Mon. ■JHE Municipal CommisJL sioners at their monthly meeting today agreed to have the help of Mr. G. Hawkins who has done much election work In Singapore and who Is prepared to do preliminary work In Malacca regarding Municipal elections scheduled137 words
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Article124 1950-08-01 10 A PLEA that the Municipality should follow the practice of the Government in granting 42 days' maternity leave to women officers was made in the Commissioners meeting yesterday by Mr. Frank C. James (Prog. East Ward) Mr. James was commenting on a committee decision that in future124 words
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Article90 1950-08-01 10 A 36-year-old company director, Quek Thiam Song, was yesterday committed to stand trial at the next Assizes by the Singapore Relief Court magistrate. Mr. D. A. Fyfe. on three charges under the Companies Ordinance. Quek, a director of Thong Huat Thiam Kee Limited. Rochore Canal Road,90 words
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Article37 1950-08-01 10 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Mon. Arrested by a police patrol party, Khoo Kee Yong, who was found in possession of two bottles of illicit samsu at Sungei Tiram was fined $15 here today.37 words
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Article, Illustration151 1950-08-01 10 i MAN who held a senior Government post for 20 years out of the 32 years he has worked retired yesterday. He is 51-year-old Tuan Haji Ismail, the Deputy Registrar of Deeds in Singapore. Tuan Haji Ismail came to Singapore from Penang when151 words
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Advertisement217 1950-08-01 10 ERROLF^NN "CII UCD DIVER" ANN SHERIDAN «#IL¥LH HI W Lit Plus Malayan Film Unit's "Newsflash" Aik Hoe Rubber Factory Fire. I ,P— IPI I LAST 5 SHOWS M|| I| j I 11, 1.45, 4, ti.3o 9.30 p.m. TOMORROW and all thru the Starring AUGUST S^ Dashing, New HOLIDAYS! Romantic Idol217 words
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Advertisement223 1950-08-01 10 "'T* CATHAY ft£ OPENING TODAY! r/ie Girl who <//dn /ifce Brooklyn Bridge because she hated card game* f I* 16 funniest Picture Ot My lift A Ifyiiriend Grand Holiday Season Commences FRIDAY. Sox Plan Now Open J& TftcrDisira's I^INDERELM m^ coio. by TECHNICOLOR fcm^ ifflB niraifir flrmirii/iijp) last day bON223 words
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Article299 1950-08-01 11 LONDON, Mon. GENERAL disposition in the U London Stock Exchange was to await developments at the forthcoming meeting of the Security Council and the return of the Russian delegate. Reuter. ulusnis middle prices of selected -locks as supplied to toe Strait* Times by special arrangement with rhe Financial299 words
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Article168 1950-08-01 11 From Our Market Correspondent THE Malayan share market yesterday continued to be overshadowed by world events and there was a slightly easier tendency in evidence. Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association yesterday were: INDUSTRIALS Bmjtn Sefcn Alex. BUcki wrus I.VJ* Henry Waugb 1168 words
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Article169 1950-08-01 11 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON. Mon. TN a refe ?nce to war damage x compensation in his annual statement to sharaholders of Sungei Choh Rubber and Seremban Rubber Estates, ths chairman (Mr. H. L. Carter) points out that claims by the rubber industry amount to $376,000,000.169 words
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Article28 1950-08-01 11 SINGAPORE, Mon., July 31 $355,124 (down M-12H). LONDON. Mon., July 31.— Spot: £714— £715; Forward, £713— £714; Settlement, £714. Turnover: Morning 8 tons! afternoon' 35 tons28 words
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Article165 1950-08-01 11 gXOHANUE quotations, as announced by the Malayan Exchange Banks Association are: Free Market Currencies oeiunf i.i./ujj London 3s. 4 l/16d. Australia 2s. lid. New Zealand 2s. 4 l/32d. India. Burma Ceylon 155% Pakistan 108H Hong Kong 53% Bajtog T.T O.D London 2s. 4 3/16d. is. 4 7/32d. Aust.165 words
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Article184 1950-08-01 11 •pHE Singapore rubber market opened around $1.23 a lb. yesterday morning but later eased through lack of support. In the afternoon, the tone steadied, with little business reported. There was a slight drop In the evening, and the market closed quiet. Closing prices yesterday were per IV:184 words
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Article118 1950-08-01 11 r PHE tone of the Singapore pro- duce market tended to be quiet and easier yesterday but business was again featured with the steady rise in pepper prices. Coconut oil went up $1 a plcul. but copra found lower levels. Prices (per plcul) quoted yesterday in the118 words
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Article119 1950-08-01 11 From Onr Own Correspondent LONDON, Mon. pONTESTINO American com- plaints that speculation was the cause of the recent high prices of rubber, Mr. R. P. McNair Scott, chairman of Port Dickson-Lukut (F.M.S.) Rubber Estates. In his annual statement to shareholders, gives this advice: "I suggest119 words
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Advertisement1354 1950-08-01 11 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. rated m Singapore) BLUB FUNNEL LIMB Carricr't cptt»n to »c KM O vU ©that portt to load and diuh»rg« c*rg«. SAILINGS to LIVIRPOOL. GLASGOW LONDON b CONTINENTAL PORTS Dv» Sails Sham fanana Tro.iyi tui Liverpool C. 13/14 A«c 2 Aua 1/4 Auc 5/6 '"wlmouth L'£joY e C.1,354 words
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Advertisement377 1950-08-01 11 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA CEYLON. INDIA. ECYPT and MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Score P Sham Penang Prcs. lohnson Cdns. 8/9 Sails 3 Aug. 4 Aug. 5 Aug, Pres Monrse 11/14 Aug 15 Aug. 16/17 Aug Pres Buch*nan 22/27 Aug. 28/29 Aug 30 Aug./I Sept Pres Harding 5/10377 words
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Advertisement427 1950-08-01 11 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINCS FROM SCANDINAVIA/U.K./ CONTINENT. SAILINCS TO CONTINENT/ m/« "Meonia" due abt. Aug .lo SCANDINAVIA for Saigon Bangkok. "Selandla" due abt. Aug. 1 2 for Bangkok. Loading at Singapore. Port Swettenham Penang. m/s "Kvernaas" due abt. Aug. 19 for Manila, Hong Kong, Kobe, Yokohama Takubar I?). m/% «I'427 words
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Advertisement960 1950-08-01 11 McALISTER «c CO., LTD. (ln;oipOiateo m Singapoiei Telephone No. 5906 ELLERMAM BUCKNALL KLAVEHESS LINK LONDON. MAVRI. ANTWERP "S ANCELES SAN "ANCISCO KOTTERDAM HAMBURG PORTLAND SEATTLE VANCOUVER riTv ft* nviimi Accepting cargo toi Central b South CITY Of LIVfcRPOOI American Ports ,?£?,l 9 F?*" f»T*>B 'OUCAINVIILE JB-39/5 Aag. < Aug. 7960 words
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Article400 1950-08-01 12 RAJAS OPEN CUP BID WITH 5-0 WIN Back In Form After Saturday Kota Raja 5; Chinese Casuals 0. IT" OTA RAJA, 1949 S.A.F.A. Cup champions, showed a complete return to form after their debacle against Tigers in the Senior League on Saturday, when they opened their 1950 Cup campaign with400 words
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Article, Illustration231 1950-08-01 12 Sidique's Aim: 100 Yards In Under 10 sec. SO CONFIDENT are Kelantan supporters of their champion Sidique Merlcan's success at the Malayan Amateur Athletic Association championships in Singapore this week-end that the question is no longer "Will Sidique be the fastest man in Malaya?" but "Will Sidique be the first231 words
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54 1950-08-01 12 The first discussion meeting of the Singapore Society of Rugby Union Referees will take place In the reading room of the Singapore Cricket Club at 5.30 p.m. on Thursday, August 3 instead of Friday, Aug. 4 as originally planned. All members and intending members54 words
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Article236 1950-08-01 12 IN an inspired spell, little Jimmy Tan accounted for all the goals that enabled Tiger Sports Association to beat the BODCA by four goals to three in a S.A.F.A. senior league fixture played at Geylang Stadium yesterday. End-to-end play characterised the match in the236 words
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Article28 1950-08-01 12 SOCCER: Cuptie: Chinese Athletes v Royal Engineers at Jalan Besar Stadium; Snr. League: R.A.F. Seletar v Indonesians at Geylang. TENNIS: V.M.C.A. and Tanglin Club tournaments (cont.).28 words
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Article89 1950-08-01 12 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Monday. PENANG'S fine victory over Perak in Saturday's "Malaya Cup" fixture at Ipoh has considerably heightened the Settlement's hopes of securing the coveted trophy from Singapore. Jubilant Mr. Yeap Hock Hoe, president of the Penang Football Association, told the Straits Times89 words
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Article283 1950-08-01 12 GOLD CUP HISTORY SINGAPORE Gold Cup history is in the news at the moment. In the Sunday Times of July 23, Trainer Jock Manning, recalling his career as a jockey In Malaya, said that he had won the first Singapore Gold Cup in 1925. This283 words
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Article506 1950-08-01 12 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP By PENANG, Monday. IN ABOUT seven weeks' time the cream of Malaya's stayers will be competing x for the biggest prize of the racing* season. The race in question is of course, the Singapore Gold Cup which, for its long and colourful506 words
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Article, Illustration46 1950-08-01 12 A BEAUTIFUL lob by SharifT Madon sent Awan? Bakar and Hussien leaping foe the ball but Casuals' goalkeeper Fook Ten? got there first an incident m yesterday's Cup tie at Jalan Besar m which Kota Raja beat Casuals by five goals to nil. Straits Times picture.46 words
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Article342 1950-08-01 12 YORKS NEED 203-9 TO WIN... SHEFFIELD, Monday. A CLOSE finish is anticipated to the match here between Yorkshire and the West Indies which finishes tomorrow, for on a wicket that will continue to take spin, the county need 203 to win with nine wickets342 words
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Article46 1950-08-01 12 COUTH cricket XI wiU be without R. Lynch and Yusuf Madari, Singapore all-rounders, who are unable to travel for the match at Ipoh against North. Their places will be taken by Sgt. Lee (RAF Scletar), left arm spinner and Maj. Bennett, Army all-rounder.46 words
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167 1950-08-01 12 Cup Team To Meet Rest On Saturday CINGAPORE'S Malaya Cup XI will meet a strong Rest XI on Saturday, Aug. 5 at Jalan Besar, in their second and final "practice" match before meeting Penang in the Malaya Cup final scheduled for August 12, at Kuala Lumpur. Sixteen players five reserves167 words
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Article190 1950-08-01 12 WEST INDIES— 1ST. INXS.: 198 YORKSHIRE— 1ST INNS Huttun c WMfcM b Valentine 1»4 l-im«in b Pierre o llalliiijy c Stolimever b Jones as Lester Pierre b Worrell :<6 U H. 011 b Vii.e-.tlne :l Ifardlej b Valentine 8 toxon not out IS Wardle c Valentine b Gomel 1190 words
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Article74 1950-08-01 12 SYDNEY, Mon.—Syd Smith, President of New South Wales Cricket Association, today urged the Board of Cricket Control to send a team to the West Indies in 1951-52. Smith, who was reelected President for the 16th. time, said: "It is 20 years since a West IndiesReuter-AAP - 74 words
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Article329 1950-08-01 12 the day includes three l the Sumatra champion, [rs. P. S. M .Dew and Mrs. make their appearance. From Our Start" Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. EIGHTEEN MATCHES have been arranged for' the first day of the Malayan Lawn Tennis Championships which starts on Thursday on the329 words
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Article212 1950-08-01 12 rpANGLIN CLUB tennis tie*. played yesterday resulted as follows: Men's H'cap Doubles:— Ma j. K. Greenwood and Maj. A. R. Da we (—15.2) beat Capt. Duckworth and W. H. Droogleever (—l5) 6-3, 6-4; Brig. Fryer and Lt. Col. J. Hoyland (scr.) beat Lt. Col. H. M.212 words
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206 1950-08-01 12 LONDON. Mon. CYRIL WASHBROOK, Lancashire and England opening batsman who was among the 12 players invited by the M.C.C. to tour Australia and .Yew Zealand next winter, will not be able lo make the trip. This was announed today from Lord's in an officialReuter - 206 words
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Article75 1950-08-01 12 From Our Staff Correspondent MALACCA. Mon rpHE photo-finish will be available when wanted for the first time in M athletics when equipment to record finishes is Introduced at the Malacca A.A.A.' twoday championships tomorrow and Wednesday, to 0» held at the Malacca stadium. Times75 words
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Article18 1950-08-01 12 The Bright Star Sports Clubs proposed sports meeting lor Indian Independenc? D*v <Auj?.l9) has been cancelled.18 words
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Advertisement630 1950-08-01 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. luntinued trotn uage B) AC >1MOI)ATION WANTED EUROPEAN couple with three children urgently require house or flu' with two bedrooms end July or nrly Atifrust. Box A1557, S.T. BEGINNERS, AUG: Bk.-Kpg., A Acrty.. C51 LCC). Typing. Shand. Classes Running: Land Survey Com. Corrcsp. (Just started). AU Com. Subs,630 words
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Advertisement42 1950-08-01 12 ELECTION Sole Agents in Malaya Cf Br. North Borneo: CHUN CHONG 53, South Bridge Road, t SINGAPORE M |rf fom p ton LAMPS •Ml Of I«l FAMOUS IBOBBCTS Of CHOMFTON PABSIK3ON LIMITI* UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR IPOH PFNANC MAIACCA SCREMBAN42 words
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Miscellaneous21 1950-08-01 12 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: 12.20 a.m. (10ft. 21n.) and 9:35 p.m. (8ft. 8in >. TOMORROW: 1.01 a.m. (10ft.) and 2 p.m. (8ft. 81n).21 words
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