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Title Section19 1950-11-24 1 The Straits Times MALAYA S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGKS SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1950. PRICE TEN CENTS19 words
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Article439 1950-11-24 1 Govt. Promise In Benham Report Debate From Our Special Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. tpHE Federation Government this morning promised "an exhaustive investigation" of the functions anH structure of the public services. The aim is economy and improved efficiency. Nor will the Government wait for the439 words
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382 1950-11-24 1 O.A.G. on Rubber Talks From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. THE Federation Government announced tonight that it is still negotiating with the rubber industry on the increases in the rubber duty, as it has "conceded that the proposed mechanics of imposition require382 words
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Article257 1950-11-24 1 75 DIE IN WORST U.S. TRAIN CRASH NEW YORK Thurs. rjEARCHERS removed O the last body early today from the wreckage of two Long Island commuter trains in which 78 parsons were killed and nearly 300 injured. Workers toiling by s< »ehIlght completed the operations sewn hours after the wreckReuter; UP - 257 words
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Article28 1950-11-24 1 RIO DE JANEIRO. Thurs Three people were killed and 55 injured, many seriously, when the night express from Sin Paulo was derailed today near here.— Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article25 1950-11-24 1 MADRID. Thurs.— The Mad-rid-Corunna mall train was derailed in Corunna -Province today, injuring 22 people, two seriously. Four coaches left the rails ReuterReuter - 25 words
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Article32 1950-11-24 1 LONDON. Thurs— Britain aims to abolish corporal punishment throughout her overseas possessions "as rapidly as possible," the C ilonial Secretary, Mr. James Griffiths, stated in Parliament i -:i(iht.— Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Article173 1950-11-24 1 Two Dates For Salary Increases From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. AS a result of the Federal Legislative Council's decision today to backdate salary recommendations made by the Benham Committee (see Page 8) a number of Government officers including all -members of the General Clerical Service will receive Increases173 words
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Article76 1950-11-24 1 Four Chinese girls sitting on .wooden boxes in a lorry rolled off the vehicle as it was turning round the traffic island at Empress Place. A car driven by Mr. M. Abdul Kadlr Marican. which was following the lorry, immediately pulled up. Mr. Marican called76 words
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Article347 1950-11-24 1 NEW U.K. MOVE DISCLOSED LONDON. Thursday. npHE British diplomatic representative in Peking x has been conducting negotiations with the Chinese Communist Government seeking to end the war in Korea, official sources said today The sources said Mr. J. C. Hutchinson Charge d'Affaires in Peking, hasReuter - 347 words
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Article, Illustration47 1950-11-24 1 IN A LEOPARD SKIN tunic, the arummrr of the Federation Police Band smiles as two little children tap a rhythm of their own before the beating of Retreat during the two-day "at home" at the police training depot at Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. Straits Times pict ore.47 words
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Article84 1950-11-24 1 TOKYO, Thurs. ]yORTH Korean Premier Kirn II Sung declared in a statement broadcast over the Russian Khabarovsk radio today that the Korean Communist army had withdrawn before "one of the most powerful armies in the world but was preparing "general counterattacks." He called onUP - 84 words
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Article149 1950-11-24 1 THE Royal Army Ordnance Corps will begin a hazardous operation on Monday the digging out and disposal of 15-inch live shells weighing a ton each from Chungi gunpits. Just before the Colony was surrendered to the Japanese In 1942 the gun barrels and Mountings were149 words
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Article20 1950-11-24 1 LONDON, Thurs. The Evening Standard quoting "some Western observers," today said that "Marshal Stalin is now a semi-invalid."20 words
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103 1950-11-24 1 LONDON, Thurs. fHREE British Chiefs of Staff today discussed I new plans for me stampingout of terrorism in Malaya at a meeting here with Lieut. Oen. Sir Harold Brians. Director of Operations. Tomorroio Gen. Briggs will have talks with the Prime Minister, Mr. Attlee,Reuter - 103 words
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Article62 1950-11-24 1 I SAIGON. Thurs Com-munist-led insurgents in IndoChina have launched a violent attack on the French frontier posts of Tanmai, about 12 miles from the east coast port of Moncay A French military spokesman said urgent help was being sent. Another post in the same area was alsoReuter - 62 words
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Article33 1950-11-24 1 LONDON, Thurs. —'Lord Llstowel, former Secretary for India, has been appointed Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture. He replaces the the Earl of Huntingdon, who has resigned.— Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article32 1950-11-24 1 CANBERRA, Thurs.— The Prime Minister, Mr. Robert Menzles, is expected to visit India and Pakistan on his way to the Commonwealth Prime Ministers' talks In London in January. Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Article31 1950-11-24 1 Two girls were reported missing in Singapore yesterday. They were 21-year old Chew Oeok Eng living at Silat Road and 14-year old Hapsa binte Hozari living at Geylang Serai.31 words
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Article24 1950-11-24 1 TOKYO. Thurs.— The first steamroller to be flown In the' Korean war was taken into Ktmpo lit a flying boxcar to-day.—Reuter-AAP.Reuter-AAP - 24 words
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Article64 1950-11-24 1 LONDON. Thurs. THE Encyclopedia Britannica, which originated in Britain, is ffoinjr to be printed here again for the first time since 1911. It has been published in Chicago since that year. Mr. John Armitage. London Editor of the Encyclopedia, said the printing of 10.000 sets ofAP - 64 words
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Article89 1950-11-24 1 HONG $ONG. Thurs. Lieut. -Gen. Sir Robert Mansergh. G.O.C. Hong Kong, is scheduled to leave for Britain on Nov. 28 via Singapore for a short period of duty and Christmas leave. Gen. Mansergh was expected back in Hong Kong early in January. During his absenceUP - 89 words
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506 1950-11-24 1 8 Die In Night of Terror in Kedah From Our Staff Correspondent ALOR STAR. Thurs. A FTER a night of terror A during which murder and arson claimed at I least eight lives, the Central Kedah village of I Bukit Silemhan is all i quiet today. When I visited the506 words
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218 1950-11-24 2 Labour Charged With Selling Jets To Russia KC" 3UrCK r LNnCJ F1MV Dlfllljfl CiiUinE) LONDON. Thurs. AN assertion that Rus- A sian Jet planes re- ported to outperform American fighter craft in Korea are powered with engines sold to the Soviet Union by Britain was made in the House of218 words
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Article, Illustration39 1950-11-24 2 HE WAS A WORLD CHAMP JACK DEMPSET (right), former world heavyweight champion, complete with cap, gown and cigar, receives congratulations from the head of the C-Hf ornTa Real Estate School, where Dempeey passed a three months' course. A.P. pictureAP - 39 words
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Article201 1950-11-24 2 piLM star Jean Simmons returned to London from New York yesterday with "the rin« 1 want to show everybody". It was the :r>arkline diamond ring Stewart Granger gave her when they became engaged in Hollywood recently. Photographers at the air- port snapped Jean's most201 words
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Article56 1950-11-24 2 CAIRO, Thursday. rIEBE were n o major British casualties when the British freighter, Eastern Med. 1,700 tons, caught fire in Suez harbour. The number of Egyptian casualties is not known. The fire broke out when the last of about 600 tons of War Department petroleum56 words
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Advertisement648 1950-11-24 2 Notices notice MR. Low Peng Nam, Salesman, 1* no longer in the employ of (his Company and he Is not authorised to sollci*. orders or collect paymm s on our behalf. SHRIHO (China) Ltd glneapore. Nn\rmber 22. 1950 CITY OF OTTAWA Guests invited to the cocktail party on board on648 words
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Advertisement920 1950-11-24 2 NOTICES HAULAGE PERMIT WE, FOOK HBNG DISTILLERY LIMITED, of No. 77. Jalan Ibrahim, Jobore Bahru, being holders of haulage permit No. 2580 C. give notice of Intention to apply for a variation of the above by an additional vehicle of 100 cwts. load capacity for the carriage of own goods920 words
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Advertisement323 1950-11-24 2 < HAULAGE rERMIT WE, TAI THONG WINE TRADERS LIMITED, 77. Jalan Ibrahim, Johore Bahru, hereby give notice of Intention to apply for a Haulage Permit to operate one goods vehicle with a load capacity for 20 cwts. from Johore Bahru in the Fede. atlon of Malaya for the carriage of323 words
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Advertisement807 1950-11-24 2 NOTICES NASSjfc ft CO., LfclTU). will sell by Public Auction In their Sale-Rooms Nos. 4 A 4-1, Collyer Quay, on SATURDAY. 25th NOV., 1950. at 10 a.m. "Remington" h.p. Alr-Condl-tioner A.C. (in good condition); "Ensign" Camera 4.5 lens; 13 pcs. new Badminton Tennis Racket Frames; 457 gross Casein, Opalite A807 words
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Advertisement199 1950-11-24 2 Mm Cleans enamel paint easily and gives a beautiful! lasting gloss to Radios and! and Pianos. Try it on glazed tiles, pottery, plas-i tics and lacquered work. You'll never be without! Mm in the garage when. you see the gleaming! brilliance it gives to the! bodywork of the Car, Pram199 words
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Article348 1950-11-24 3 CHINESE RETURN AMERICAN WOUNDED 'We Don't Want To Fight U.S. TOKYO, Thursday. 'TWENTY-SKVEN wounded American prisoners, released today by the Chinese Communists, brought back this message: "We do not want to fight the Americans." The prisoners, who claimed they were well fed and treated, were freed three miles from theReuter; AP - 348 words
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185 1950-11-24 3 WASHINGTON, Thurs. MR. Dean Acheson, U.S. Secrtiary of State, said yesterday that he had no reason to doubt a report that the Russians have chosen sites fur air bases in Tibet to threaten India and other nearby countries. He tola a news conference, however,AP - 185 words
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Article54 1950-11-24 3 CAIRO, Thurs—Steel-hel-meteci police used staves freely in dispersing secondary school pupils who demonstrated outside the British Consulate in Alexandria today Several students were arrested. Fnad Scrag El Din Pasha. Egyptian Minister of the Interior, a few hours earlier had lorbidden all demonstrations after two days ofReuter - 54 words
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Article106 1950-11-24 3 KOREAN PREMIER NAMED SEOUL. Thurs. IJ'HE Korean Assembly today approved Dr. John Chang, at present Ambassador to the United States, as new Prime Minister. The Assembly approval broke the eight-month deadlock between President Syngman Rhee and his Parliament over the nomination of a new Prime Minister. Korea has been withoutReuter - 106 words
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Article, Illustration29 1950-11-24 3 VEHICLES of the U.S. Marines wind their way over North Korea's great divide as they approach the Manchurian border where winter conditions have added to the hazards. A.P. pictu.e.AP - 29 words
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Article53 1950-11-24 3 JAKARTA, Thurs. The Military Command here today announced that Mr. Spies, a director of the Java Bank who was arrested during the Sunday security raid, would be released in two or three days. The reasons for his arrest would be disclosed after his release, aReuter-AAP - 53 words
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186 1950-11-24 3 PARIS, Thursday. "THE French Minister for Indo-China, M. Jean 1 Letourneau, just back from a visit to IndoChina. yesterday warned the National Assembly: "Viet-Minh forces are now solidly organised and IT" powerfully armed." ii me war continued, i France would be lorced to call lorReuter; AP - 186 words
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Article73 1950-11-24 3 AYOT ST. LAWRENCE, i Hertfordshire, Thurs. The ashes of George Bernard Shaw were scattered over the i garden of his home here to- j day. It was at Shaw's own request that his last remains I were disposed of In this way —mingled first with the ashesReuter - 73 words
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Article127 1950-11-24 3 NAIROBI, Thurs. NINETEEN Suk tribesmen were sentenced to death at Kitale yesterday for the murder of three Britons, an African policeman and 20 Af,rican civilians on April 24 in fHie Lake Baringd district,j. Northwest of Kenya* Two others, under 18, were detained, "during"Reuter - 127 words
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Article80 1950-11-24 3 LAKE SUCCESS, Thurs.— Seventeen nations signed an agreement here last night permitting a wide range of educational, scientific and cultural material to pass their frontiers free of duty. Signatories were: Britain, Belgium, Bolivia, China, Colombia, E)ominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Greece, Guatema, Haiti, Israel, Luxembourg, the Netherlands,Reuter - 80 words
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Article528 1950-11-24 3 LONDON, Thursday. OTEPS taken by the British Government before the new rubber tax was announced on Nov. 4 were outlined yesterday by Mr. James Griffiths, Secretary of State for the Colonies, in the House of Commons. The tax is due to come into operation onReuter; UP - 528 words
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Article72 1950-11-24 3 I NEW YORK, Thurs. P^ NEW YORK engineer and his secretary were found guilty last night of conspiring jto throw the F. 8.1. off the trail of the Harry Gold atomic spy ring. Abraham Brothman, 36, and his secretary, Mairam Koskowitz, 34, were convicted of obstructingUP - 72 words
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Article272 1950-11-24 3 UK And India Split On Nepal NEW DELHI. Thurs. A SHARP, bitter cleavage between the Indian Prime Minister, Pandit Nehru, and the British Government has developed over the question of recognition of Nepal's boy king. Informed sources said that Britain has urged caution, pointing out that Mr. N«hru's position ofReuter - 272 words
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Article26 1950-11-24 3 WASHINGTON, Thurs. The U.S. Commerce Department reported that Bolivian tin production may average 3,000 tons a month during the last quarter of 1950. A.P.AP - 26 words
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194 1950-11-24 3 NEW YORK, Thursday. i rpHE President and former President of the Puerto x Rican Nationalist party in New York were arrested yesterday on a charge of conspiracy to assassinate the President of the United States U.S. Attorney Irving H. Saypol identified the men as194 words
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Article25 1950-11-24 3 WINNIPEG, Thurs. The Canadian Wheat Board announced yesterday it had sold 300,000 tons of wheat to India. Shipment has already begun. Reuter.Reuter - 25 words
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Advertisement84 1950-11-24 3 FESTIVAL OF BRITAIN 1951 When will yuu leave? I i M How w iU «r.,HT I N^Sg^Vr Are you continuing th« journrj beyond I tj3-"3S< -These «rr impnrt*nt md urfrenl quetti.ont I ?_AIR— LAND SEA INFORMATION RESERVATIONS TICKPTS HOTELS n PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS v INSURANCE American Express Travelers Cheques *osr wionr84 words
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Advertisement267 1950-11-24 3 (Dood (Things for J&hrtBtmao Christmas doesn't change much from year to yearyou know in advance pretty well what your needs will be. Why not do your ordering in easy stages, and start now? Here are some of the things you can see about right away; Raisins Biscuits Sultanas Wines Currants267 words
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Article, Illustration2295 1950-11-24 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. A BOUT $6,000,000 will be paid in back salaries to members of the Government service in the Federation of Malaya. This was the outcome of a whole day debate in the2,295 words
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Article139 1950-11-24 4 From Oar SUB Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. I'HE Kuala Lumpur Municipality Is to write to women doctors in Kuala Lumpure asking them If they are willing to volunteer to staff family planning clinics. They will alao be asked, if they are .not willing to139 words
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Advertisement130 1950-11-24 4 I An elegant 1 Smoking iWbctture I I of magnificent I I aroma bouquet f Wwlaaaaal f 1 Confidently recommended by the makers of State (xpj^ess (Tga^ettes 2:O PICCADILLY. LONDON. W.I. ####1 f/oif know >i v c^h h-wtippd" btttnmm *P mrr s qiun i*tb Dmlcpill* «muimi t /■wW";/»rf'V Am, *r130 words
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Advertisement231 1950-11-24 4 v t\ f\Cy^ DUE TO ARRIVE SOON. BOOK YOUR ORDKK NOW The Autocar April 14th, 1950 reports. Impulsions received from road testing are those of enthusiasm. The car is willing, very easy to handle, full of character and equally a pleasure to ride in as to drive. Cives you a231 words
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The Election Battle
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112 1950-11-24 5 IK Pat Johnson, the Independent Labour Com1 missioner, was described as "a miserable renegade" from the Labour Party, by the Party's general secretary, Mr. P. M. Williams, during a lunch-hour election campaign meeting held at Empress Place, vesterdav. The meeting was held to introduce112 words
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Article98 1950-11-24 5 THERE is nothing new in the manifesto of the Singapore Labour Party, and their election promises "are only a repetition of their old political bluffs," said Mr. D. Robertson, retiring Progressive Party Commissioner, at an election campaign meeting yesterday. Mr. Robertson was speaking at a meeting to98 words
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Article89 1950-11-24 5 SINGAPORE CHRISTIAN COUNCIL, Tamil Methodiat Church, 1, Short Street, 5.30 p.m. ST ANDREW'S SOCIETY: Reel practice. Victoria Memorial Hall 5.15 p.m. (not 6 p.m.). ANIMAL LOVER'S LEAGUE meeting. V.M.C.A., Orchard Road 5 p.m. Y.W.C.A., Raffles Quay, Malay, beginners' ciass, 5.15 p m. MALAYAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION, members' meeting V.M.C.A.,89 words
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262 1950-11-24 5 THE situation in South- East Asia has improved, the Chief of the Economic Co-operation Administ ration, Mr. William C. Foster, told a Singapore Press conference yesterday. Mr. Foster, who has toured Asian countries and is on his way back to Washingt on, said262 words
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Article, Illustration60 1950-11-24 5 FOUR PARLIAMENTARIANS passed through Singapore yesterday by QEA/BOAC Constellation from Karachi en route to Auckland, New Zealand, to attend the InterCommonwealth Parliamentary Conference. This Straits Times picture shows them (from left) Mr. M. B. Ahmard, Parliamentary Secretary Mr. 9. T. Chettopadhya. leader of the opposition; Mr. T. Khan, President of60 words
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Article58 1950-11-24 5 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Thurs. PENANG merchants exporting textiles to Indonesia must first send samples of the cloth to local appraisers. Local dealers believe this is because (1) the Indonesian authorities want to check the value of the goods; (2) Indonesian customs have found58 words
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Article66 1950-11-24 5 CIRCULATION Only 84 per cent, of the net issues by the Malayan i Board cf Currency Commissioners was in active circulation at the end of last mrnth. The Board had Issued $495,924,464. But $2,294,290 was held by the Governments in the Treasuries in Singapore, the Federation, t Sarawak. North Borneo66 words
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Article53 1950-11-24 5 When Yahaya bin Ismail appeared in the Singapore First District Court yesterday on a charge of voluntarily causing grievous hurt to Mr. Chong Thutt Pitt, president of the M.C.A. Singapore branch, the judge, Mr. H. E. Kingdon, postponed hearing to Jan. 15 and 16, 1951, as the53 words
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149 1950-11-24 5 r THE Singapore Education Department Is studying the views of Chinese school authorities on the adoption ,of the three-term system as in English schools. i Although Chinese schools in the Federation have decided to have three terms from the beginning of next year, no similar149 words
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431 1950-11-24 5 WOMAN DEFENDS OLD SCHOOL From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. fHE clock was threatening midnight last night when Penang Federal Councillors gained victory in their defence of a $1,600,000 rebuilding grant to St. George's School. One of the most spirited defenders was an431 words
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Article185 1950-11-24 5 'THE Sea Cadet Corps of the Junior Technical Trade A School, Singapore, was yesterday congratulated by the Flag Officer, Malaya, Rear Admiral H. W. Faulkner for the fine foundation they had laid. He was addressing the corps of 45 boys who had turned out smartly185 words
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Article98 1950-11-24 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. SEVERAL members of the Federal Legislative Council fought hard but unsuccessfully yesterday to persuade the council to reject a recommendation urging the setting up at an early date, of Government and co-operative shops for the sale of rationed and price98 words
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Article35 1950-11-24 5 Applications are now invited for the post of Chief Dental Officer at a commencing salary of $950 a month. The appointment will come into existence in the Singapore Medical Department next year.35 words
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Article41 1950-11-24 5 A woman. Wong Scow Heng, aged 40, was fined $150 In the Singapore Third Police Court yesterday for assisting In the management of a brothel at Sago Street. Sh<» pleaded nrllty. Mfc C. H. Koh defended.41 words
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Article42 1950-11-24 5 At the exhibition of water colour paintings at the VU> torla Hall last week the artiut, Mr. Yong Mun Sen of Penan?, donated 20 per cent, of the takings to the Poppy Day Fond. "Lady Harding; opened the show.42 words
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Advertisement91 1950-11-24 5 I COMFORT /^S^ comes with courtesy and A^*^ smooth efficiency on CPA M|s^ 1 aircraft. Sit back and relax Jfei s^?-- you'll arrive on time and fcCl^* s^^. refreshed, by Cathay Pacific! i^^^^*"*—- /in the finest Clubs throughout the world GORDON S yt§» f > BORNEO j. y Ts^orrow night91 words
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Advertisement139 1950-11-24 5 the fragrant air of S*jjjflf* an exquisite orchestration oj the many flowers 1 which perfume the u'ann air of an Old English garden to which Saville adds a touch of sophistication very modem, yet as old as Eve! f Vj JUNE, MISCHIEF mi SEVENTH heaven art three famous QiWUlf, Perf»™sbyw™139 words
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Obituary78 1950-11-24 6 DEATH has occurred In Palrhat. India, to Stvasankaran. elder son of Mr. A Mrs. A. A. Menon of Teluk Buloh Estate, Hutan Mrlintang, on 9.11.50. (-ABIE news h«us been received of the death at Vaddukoddai of Valllammaippillal, rellet of the late Visvalingam Kandiah and mother of Dr. K. Coomaraswamy78 words
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1043 1950-11-24 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Fri., Nov. 24, 1950. The Hawker Report The report of the Singapore Hawkers Inquiry Commission, published this week, is likely to find interested readers in the Municipalities and Town Boards of the Federation as well as in Singapore, for it is certainly the most exhaustive study1,043 words
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Letter98 1950-11-24 6 IN connection with tbe recent visit of the statue of the "Pilgrim Virgin" to Kuala Lumpur may I on behalf of the Catholics of Selangor. place on record our gratitude tor and appreciation of the goodwill and excellent cooperation shown by the authorities concerned? In particular we wish to98 words
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Article1282 1950-11-24 6 B. LUMSDEN MILNE - THOSE WHO NEVER FAIL IN ENGLISH The School Certificate In Malaya By B. LUMSDEN MILNE 'pHE day is approaching when hundreds of Malayan boys and cirls will sit the School Certificate examination. They will await the results anxiously. And what of those who fall In English? Or who pass in1,282 words
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Article, Illustration508 1950-11-24 6 MARY HEATHCOTT - Singapore Re-Visited MARY HEATHCOTT HPHE snag about staying in Singapore a short time Is that so many things seem to be happening when I won't be here. I'm put out to think I'm going to miss the champion hula-hula girls from Indonesia and the "Girl of the Year"508 words
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Man-in-the-Street
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Letter377 1950-11-24 6 "MODERN Malaya", in his letter published in the Straits Times on Nov. 14 under the heading "Narayanan: A Worker's View", has himself entirely side-tracked the point at issue, namely whether or not estate labourers in Malaya are underfed. He makes no mention of it This correspondent states377 words
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Article422 1950-11-24 6 On th e Margin ♦'Buffalo Birds" gINGAPORE is an Island on which there are more than two thousand licensed shotguns and sporting rifles, and practically nothing to shoot, which explains why some frustrated "sportsman" has been spending his Sunday mornings in shooting the white cattle egrets, or "buffalo birds," which422 words
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Advertisement707 1950-11-24 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from page •> MORPHY: On Nov. 20th, at Johore Bharu, to Paddy, wife of J?» trick Morphy, a son, Noel. SITUATIONS VACANT JUNIOR Ork. Sapll EsUte. Timpknk. Position Wled appli1 hanked VAN I'LD experienced correspondence clerk. Shorthand an a^et. Apply to P.O. Box 1415 einmpore. REQUIRED by707 words
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Advertisement81 1950-11-24 6 DIH£W The Finest TOY PROJECTOR ever marketed Note these Feature*: 0 Prectrion Clockwork motor, I 0 Safety non inflammable film- 1 ■trip*— l 7 different titles j I available, Each strip of Film five* complete show of 5-mlnnt* duration, Standard Torchlight Battery used (70 cU. each), 'DUX-CINE" Miniature Toy Projector,81 words
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Advertisement107 1950-11-24 6 ffI^OPTICIHN Fellow Institute Ophthalmic Opticians (Eng.) Fellow Worshipful Co. of Spectacle-Makers (Eng < Freeman of the City of London By Appointment to H.M Forces, South East Asia. < < 6 Raffles Place Singapore Phone ***** EVEN THE BOTTLE IS BETTER/ ~V"^ NO DEEP DIPPING, NO GROPING INTO /#V INKy OEPTHS107 words
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Article1904 1950-11-24 7 Mrs Hertogh Got Threatening Letters— Shearn fHE disclosure that threatening letters had been written to Mrs. Adeline Hertogh, Maria's mother, and her supporters came as a climax to yesterday's hearing in the Singapore High Court of the claim for the return of the 13-year-old1,904 words
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139 1950-11-24 7 MOVE TO WHITLEY COUNCIL IN S'PORE THE Singapore Government has invited three trade unions to talks on Monday on what may lead to the establishment of a Whitley Council machinery in the Government service. The unions invited are the Singapore Teachers' Union, the Singapore Government and Municipal Labour Union and139 words
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Article36 1950-11-24 7 Talib bin Hussain. a 14-year old carpenter, cycling in Pajra Lebar Road. Singapore, yesterday, was involved in an accident with a military lorry and was admitted to hospital w i h head injuries.36 words
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Article20 1950-11-24 7 Five Hokkiens were arrested early this week by the Singapore Police in connection with secret society activities.20 words
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Article26 1950-11-24 7 A free study class on "What Js the Bahai Faith" will be held on Sunday at 5.30 p.m. tt 352A. Tanjong Katonu <oad. Singapore.26 words
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Article, Illustration36 1950-11-24 7 GENERAL Sir Ivor Thomas, Quartermaster General of the British Forces, pictured with Major General J. H. N. Poett, Chief of Staff of FARELF, leaving Kallang Airport, immediately after his arrival in Singapore yesterday. Straits Times Picture.36 words
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Article185 1950-11-24 7 •pHE boys of Primary lIA, Gan Eng Seng School, A (average age, 8) this year saved $1,000 of their pocket money, to emerge winners in a thrift competition run by the school. The savings, deposited in the Post Office Savings Bank, was the largest sum185 words
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Article102 1950-11-24 7 MR. Woo Sung Foo, aged 28, a former Lieutenant-Col-onel of the Chinese Army, now van .driver, was assaulted in Battery Road. Singapore, yesterday by a Chinese youth. Woo, who is with Malayan Airways, had got out of his parked vehicle when a Chin- I ese came up102 words
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Article61 1950-11-24 7 TWO women, Lee Moh, aged 1 63. and Yap Ah Hong, aged 42, yesterday were sentenced to one month's Imprisonment in the Singapore Fourth Police Court for living on the earnings of prostitutes. They were also convicted of managing a brothel at Sago Lane, and were sen-61 words
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Article62 1950-11-24 7 ON her way back to France after service in IndoChlna waters, the 14,500 ton French Aircraft Carrier Dixmude (formerly H.M.S. Biter) passed through Singapore yesterday. Originally built in Pennsylvania as the freighter Rio Parana in 1940. the ship was converted into an escort carrier for the62 words
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Article44 1950-11-24 7 Eng Seok Sing, an employee of the Singapore Improvement Trust, riding a motorcycle in Outram Road yesterday was involved in an accident with Goh Seok Loo, a 51-year old woman. 3oth were admitted to hospital with cuts and bruises44 words
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Article32 1950-11-24 7 JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs Haji Abdul Malik Karim Amarallah, the Indonesian philosopher and author, will speak at Umno Hall, Johore Bahru, tomorrow night, under the ausplcies of UMNO literary section.32 words
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150 1950-11-24 7 THE Singapore Second District Court Judge, Mr. Tan Ah Tah, yesterday gave permission for Mr. H. C. Tinsley, a Singapore Improvement Trust official, to go to Britain on leave signing a bond to appear In court as a witness In Januaiy. Mr. Tinsley is a150 words
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Article77 1950-11-24 7 A SUGGESTION that her 13-year-old grandson who was injured In falling: from a tree had climbed it to see the Alms at an open air cinema was made at a Singapore inquest yesterday. A misadventure verdict was recorded on Tan Sim Lin. Son Wah,77 words
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Article194 1950-11-24 7 I From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. AKONGSI manager was shot and killed by bandits in PERAK this morning. Last night, bandits in PAHANG entered the house i I of a contractor, waited for his return and then shot and killed, him. In the same194 words
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Article29 1950-11-24 7 Mr. P.A.T. Chrimes has j been appointed to act as chairman of the Singapore Harbour Board following the I retirement of Mr. H. B. 1 Basten. i29 words
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Article42 1950-11-24 7 Three representatives of the Australian sugar industry, Mr. J. E. Dixon, Mr. E. T. Pearce and Mr. R. j. Muir, passed through Singapore yesterday by QEA/BOAC Constellation from Sydney en route to London for the Empire sugar agreement conference^42 words
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Article26 1950-11-24 7 Five shopkeepers who pleaded guilty in the Singapore Third Police Court yesterday to failing to observe ihe Weekly Holidays Ordinance were fined $20 each.26 words
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Article, Illustration350 1950-11-24 7 A MOTHER who called in a Chinese spiritual medium to help her find her missing daughter found the girl herself later strangled and lying in tall grass 400 yards from her home in Turong, Singapore. Yesterday, the Singapore Police offered a substantial reward for information350 words
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Article191 1950-11-24 7 HIRE-PURCHASE CAR CONFISCATED A CAR bought by hire-purchase and for which $736 had still to be paid was confiscated in the' Singapore Second District Court yesterday at the end of a case of opium smuggling. The owner, Tan Sway Loh, said he had lent the191 words
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Article83 1950-11-24 7 AFTER 27 years of continous service overseas, the Ist. Battalion, Devonshire Regiment, left Singapoie yesterday for the U.K. en the trooper Empress of Australia. The Devons nave been operating against the bandits since the start of the emergency In 1948. The battalion killed 70 bandits, wounded83 words
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Article, Illustration52 1950-11-24 7 ONE of Indonesia's best known artists. 35-year-old Mr. Basuki Abdullah, who will hold an exhibition of his works in Singapore next February, and his Dutch wife. The exhibition, which will probably be in the Victoria Memorial Hall, will comprise about 50 works portraits, landscapes and sketches. Straits52 words
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Article140 1950-11-24 7 ENOUGH RICE NEXT YEAR rpHE world rice situation for next year does nofl give cause for undue concern. This was the conI elusion of the two-day meeting of the new Consultative Committee on Rice which ended yesterday at Phoenix Park. A statement by the committee said that world supply of140 words
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Article49 1950-11-24 7 Thirteen cases of polid (one fatal) were reported in Singapore in the week ending Nov. 18, against six In the previous week. Total number of deaths in Singapore from all causes irv the week was 181. against 145 the previous week. Births numbered 677.49 words
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Article35 1950-11-24 7 The Seamen's Inquiry Commission will meet in the Chinese Advisory Board Room, Chinese Secretariat, H^velock Road Singapore, on. Dec. i, 5. 7 and 8. The inquiry will begin a- 10 a.m. each day.35 words
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Article35 1950-11-24 7 Mr. D. C. Lamb, of Kali Malaya Estate, Paloh, Johore. will be leaving shortly on the Canton for the U.K. on retirement. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Lamb and their children.35 words
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Advertisement101 1950-11-24 7 Jr 4 electr6lux\ 111 PROVERBIAL APPLE. ~^b^K ltil j jj/iffl Mill rul 'i Jnd other »m i itx- I I uV^M MM' foodituHi kept in I L^^»^*g>- %SK ljfV an ELECTROLUX ;JEd2-'2SL fflW OPERATION BY: II obtainable at: GAS THE EMPORIUM ELECTRICITY 17/l9 BATTERY RD EsPfts£J UNITED RADIO CO HERV/dCNC101 words
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Advertisement92 1950-11-24 7 COMPLETE G^ m ~—^mm^'' RANCE LARCEST STOCK I^^^ AMATEUR PHOTO STORES LTD.% mmMM^ 1 09, North Bridge Rd. Spore Phone 6589. J READY -MADE J CLOTHES I "Off the hook" 5 I May be alright for the F; average man but many men are fastidious and have their VI 392 words
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483 1950-11-24 8 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. THE Federal Legislative Council has requested Government to institute "a comprehensive survey of unmined tin ore in the country as soon as possible." Although there was a show of hands, Government accepted Mr. K. J. Cumming's motion483 words
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Article, Illustration53 1950-11-24 8 i AST TWO DEVONS to embark on the Empress of AuttrahaVor Britain yesterday Pte. A L. Hall of Slough. Bucks and Pte. L. E. Francis of Southsea, Portsmouth, are happy to be going home. Their regiment ended m period of 27 years' overseas service when it sailed from P Singapore.—53 words
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Article130 1950-11-24 8 48-HOUR NON-STOP PRAYER "|*HE Sikh community in J Singapore will today cc- i the birthday of Guru I -lanak. founder of Sikhism and their spiritual leader. Thousands of Sikhs will attend a special meeting at the central Gurdwara at Queen j Street, where food will be i distributed to the130 words
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Article96 1950-11-24 8 TytANY members of the Johore planting community attended the funeral at Bida'dari Cemetery yesterday of Mr. Edward Leggatt, manager of Coronation Estate in the Kluang district, who was ambushed and killed by bandits on Wednesday. He was burled beside two European police officers, also murdered by bandits96 words
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Article25 1950-11-24 8 In the Singapore Second Police Court yesterday an Indian, Vaytl Vaytelingam, aged 60. was acquitted of assisting in a chap-ji-kee lottery at Chulia Street.25 words
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Article126 1950-11-24 8 fO ensure co-ordination of I effort in the proposed establishment of an urban health centre in Singapore, the Government proposes to I appoint a seven-man committee, with the Director of Medical Services, Dr. W. J. Vickers, as chairman. Although the various aspects of the126 words
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Article, Illustration53 1950-11-24 8 M!C. tiOBVON JONES, District Superintendent in Singapore for Pan-Amercan World Airways, handing a 15randle cake yesterday to Capt; L. Boeck, commander of the Clipper Kit Carson, before he took off for Manila. The cake marks the 15th anniversary of the Trans Pacific servic* started by PAA on Nov. 22. 1935.—53 words
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Advertisement185 1950-11-24 8 P^JJARRISin 1 AUTOMATIC MIXED Bill RECORD' THANCER Model RC6SA/D. 16 A.C. $125.00 (Ex Singapore) LESS 10°° FOR CASH Also availble non-mixing Record Changers and Radiogram Units. M:my models of specially constructed cabinets with record partments, glass top, glass door and also portable cabinet* for Changers and Radiogram Units in assorted185 words
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Advertisement65 1950-11-24 8 Its CLEARER through BINOCULARS FOR THE RACES Kershaw Transmit 40% more light Coated f)j ve sharper definition enses Strengthen colour contrast Obtainable from your local dealer Sole Agents: H.A. O'CONNOR CO.. LTD. Battery Road., SHOWROOM RETAIL SHOP 25/29 Orchard Road. J X.SI AaJlAjZulj smctctts/srm $m$S MAOE WATCHES $TA/NlEss STEEL BACK65 words
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Article, Illustration336 1950-11-24 9 WHEN a banned film is re- leased In Singapore because the situation in the film which caused the ban has been tr Tically reproduced here, not.iin 0 short of a major upheaval will keep the crowds away. The banning of "The Blue Lamp" which was not followed336 words
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Article, Illustration245 1950-11-24 9 SI NGAPORE'S Art Of Movement Acad c m y Is staging a dance recital tonight, tomorrow and Sunday which, if the dress rehearsal was anything to m c n d o v s success. kra m m c with "Peter And The W o 1 f an allegory245 words
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Article, Illustration784 1950-11-24 9 JOHN BEHAGUE - JOHN BEHAGUE Cinema news by fENSION with Cyd Charisse, Audrey Totter, Richard Baseheart and Barry Sullivan is the doubtful story of a tormented husband who tries to commit the perfect murder It has moments that are intensely dramatic; others that n^Slff 6 V heir f eldiocrity:e 1 diocrit784 words
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Article, Illustration160 1950-11-24 9 f ISAW Olaf and Mclvin— the two O ung R.A.F. entertainers at a charity show last v ek, and though I had seen this same act three times before, couldn't help .'Dining in the spontaneous laughter that greeted them. It takes a clever man to be a160 words
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Advertisement222 1950-11-24 9 m f. 1 11-1.45-4-6.30 and 9.30 pro, E OF DANGER ADVENTURE... Men braved the Cariboo Trail...Guard"cd by 10,000 Savages beating the drums of War... Whetting the B V arrow for the kill!! Released by 20th, I I Ontury Fox II i M I itf STARRING 1 RANDOLPH SCOTT^^<X^^T I 6ERALO222 words
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Advertisement262 1950-11-24 9 OPENING TODAY "TENSION" WILL S-T-R-E-T-C-H YOUR EMOTIONS TO THE SNAPPING POINT!! MmV^V Afi m^ j i^MM^CDMfIMMMMMMVaB^MMMI I^^m BrJ if Emhm^mvh j\ Basehart and Tqtter :A a team that tingles with... Dl 11 01 M.G M's Techni;o!or TRAVELT*LK rLUO! "PLAYLAND of MICHIGAN MIDNIGHT TOMORROW! 999 AND THE CHASE IS 0N 70262 words
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Miscellaneous270 1950-11-24 9 SINGAPORX At Your Service"; T As S'pore: nrt); 10 JO Dance Music (French 780 "Forum Of The Air"; 8 Talk; Orchestras.; 11 Close. 10 a.m. News, Emergency New* 8- 18 "Crazy Corner"; 8.30 Malayan BFEBS from K. L 10.10 Close; 12 Malay; Police Band: 9 "Ray's a Laugh"- ,!Zl 1270 words
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Article, Illustration2098 1950-11-24 10 WINSTON S. CHURCHILL - An inglorious role for de Valera M By WINSTON S. CHURCHILL A VERY slcin mood developed in Washington [during Ilio "Trident" conference of May, ***** al>oiit de Gaulle. Not a day passed that the President did not mention the subject to me. Although this was done in a most friendly2,098 words
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Advertisement65 1950-11-24 10 I A Nf* t D SEWING PPs« s f hand. \oca\ co..- r j»£ 55 T *o J\ hR •■^fP-'^ Hrn mH .Ja W it 46/48 PECK SEAH STREET, SINCAPORE. Phone: 7941 21 ORCHARD ROAD, SINCAPORE. Phone: ***** 449 CEYLANC ROAD. SINCAPORE. And throughout Malaya. pUP Singe* Sewing Machine Co.65 words
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Advertisement181 1950-11-24 10 FACE POWDER for glomour that becomes you **A A yWrnfaP PERFUME LIPSTICK TALC COLD CREAM VANISHING CREAM BRILUANTINE HAIR CREAM h BOURJOIS DISTRiBUfCm 6RAFTON LABORATORIES LIMITED. SINGAPORE M, WMW aW U^ r^~' \/> k^aHvaV^al ifT^jW MADE IN ENCLAND snu(f- fitting Non -chafing Perfect Hygiene with complete security. SOFT, SAFE, SOLUBLE.181 words
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Miscellaneous381 1950-11-24 10 "There," said K ukiah Mm- crieJ m afraW we are lolt flittered even In the U|;ht of th« pMlate nnti we nnd the r h t c.Te. "Now we e»n see where we M|d Al| outly "Don't are going." They flanced .bout w We AM t bacfc them, and to381 words
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Article343 1950-11-24 11 LONDON, Thurs. 'THE recent spate of new Issues and the promise of more In industrial, oil and gilt-edged Issues has detracted interest from existing stocks. The London Stock Exchange was quiet today and slightly irregular with trading at a low ebb. Rubber share prices eased j slightly with343 words
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Article51 1950-11-24 11 DAUB Australian Gold Mining s xx progress report, June 18-Oci. 7. shows the following tonnages crushed and ounces of fine gold produced. In that order Four weeks to July 15. Wm> 4.205, 1.153.691: to Ang 12. 4.1*4 1.210.359: to Sept. 9, 3,924! 1,240.1*2; to Oct. 7, 3,690,51 words
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Article17 1950-11-24 11 1TESANO Tin's tribute report tor October gives the figures: tinore 159.71 piculs; tribute *5,407.17 words
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Article32 1950-11-24 11 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. 'PHE Pf deration of Malaya produced 6,371 long tons of tinore concentrates in October. Perak by itself produced 3,999 tons. Selangor 1.602.32 words
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Article257 1950-11-24 11 Eleventh-Hour Drop Of Seven Cents A Lb. WEDNESDAY'S rubber price levels were maintainTT ed throughout yesterday in the Singapore market until an hour before the close, when December first-grade dropped seven cents a ib to $1.75*. The market opened quiet at around Wednesday's prices Shortly before noon, December257 words
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Article38 1950-11-24 11 SINGAPORE, Thurs., Not. 23— $505.25 (down $38.62' -i.) £1,050 a ton in London LONDON, Thurs. v Nov. 23. Spot £1.040— £1,660; Forward £960 £970; a.m. settlement £1,025. Turnovers: a.m. 10. p.m. 5 tons.38 words
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Article169 1950-11-24 11 From A Market Correspondent pRICES for the different varieties Pepper in the Singapore produce market again dropped yesterday. Sellers quoted $930 a p cul (or Muntok. $925 for Sarawak and $555 for Lampong black in a quiet market. Both the copra and coconut oil sections were quiet.169 words
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Article31 1950-11-24 11 HONG KONO, Thurs. FREE market currency exchange for Hong Kong dollars was quoted today as follows: US$l HK56.45 (cash). HKs6.49>£ (T); £1 HKslB.lot one taei oi gold HKI3OB.— U.P.UP - 31 words
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Article164 1950-11-24 11 Conflict In Tins ttom A Market OrreipoaMal •THE Malayan share market was encouraged by the news of many Tin company dividends yesterday, but the sharp fall in the price of the metal had a quietening effect. Rubber shares were again easier, and Industrials remained firm. Price changes announced164 words
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Article125 1950-11-24 11 DIVIDENDS are announced as I'oUows Olen Muar Rubber, 10 per cent (previous five per cent.) Layang Rubber, eight per cent final (previous four). I arit Bruas Rubber, 10 per cent 'six) and interim fly» (nil). Tebrau Rubber. 20 per cent final (three). Gopeng Consolidated Is paying 3s125 words
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183 1950-11-24 11 CHIPS In the Singapore Roads and alongside Singapore Harbour Board godowns yesterday were: Inner Roads: Rajah Brooke: Hong Thong: Batoebahra; Sin Hong Ho; Sedill; Van der Brooke; Kan Soon; M.T.S.: Rlmau; Hah hua: Stia Demta- Kah Poh; Bulan: Ban Hong Leong; Relau; Tnluei; Wakde.183 words
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Advertisement1252 1950-11-24 11 MANSFIELD CO.. LTD I Incorporated ir. Singapore) BLUB FUNNEL LINE Carrier's option te proceed via other ports to load and discharge cargo. IAILINCS to LIVERPOOL. CLASCOW LONDON b CONTINENTAL PORTS. Joe Mill Sham •'enan» Anchrtvs toi Liverpool b Gasgow C. 31/32 Nev. 24 Nev 25/27 Nov. 28/Oec. 1 Prometheus tor1,252 words
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Advertisement402 1950-11-24 11 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS TO NF.W YORK AND BOSTON VIA CEYLON INDIA ECYPT and MEDITERRANEAN PORTS. Vooie psp s nam fenang Pres lohnson 1/5 Oec. 6/7 Oec. 8/9 Oec Pres. Monroe 12/16 Oec. 17/18 Dec. Mt. Davis 18/23 Dec. 24/2S Dec. 26/27 Dec Pres. Buchanan 30 Dec./S |an. 6/7 |an. 8/9402 words
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Advertisement477 1950-11-24 11 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINCS FROM SCANDINAVIA/UK. /CONTINENT: ••N«dhv^" tor Saigon Bangkok C. 29/30 m '"I? Kina for Manila Hong Kong "tll'^''' Kob t Y o^" 1 .JO N»r,-2 Dec. 28-29 Nov, 27-27 Nev. Malacca for Bangkok. Manila, Hong Kong. Kobe Yokohama 8-10 Oec |;Selandia" lor Saigon Bangkok 19-21 Dec. 18-18477 words
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Advertisement1021 1950-11-24 11 MeALISTER *c CO.. LTD. teller*).-- rclep.oj,* No 5906 LOND^H^AVR. ANTWERP t O» ANCfLES. JAN FRANCISCO, ROTTERDAM b HAMBU4C PORTLAND SEATTLE ft VANCOUVER 100 f ?L>'^- A -^r* > h^iI?!?" t Pott> Accepting cat*, tor Central ft Soulh ana wanaoa via Colombo <Vmerican Port* n CITY Of OTTAWA Spot* P. Sham1,021 words
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Article, Illustration545 1950-11-24 12 Does Fine Trial On Heavy Track By EPSOM JEEP FOUR O'CLOCK IPs final gallop on a heavy track at Bukit Timah yesterday was thoroughly satisfactory and Trainer Chum Wadsworth stated that his champion would definitely contest the 9-f. trophy race for Class 1. Div.545 words
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405 1950-11-24 12 Blue Eyes Not Out Of It Despite 9.0 TEN-year-old Blue Eyes goes from strength to strength. This old campaigner is in such remarkable _Xorm that his connections are fully confident that he will defy top weight in the Class 3, Dlv. 1 6-f. race at Bukit T,mah tomorrow and go405 words
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Article229 1950-11-24 12 WEDNESDAY'S big sprint event was a farce with only four of the six -horse field getting away to contest the race. Richmond was hardly put to any kind of a test but nonetheless it was a heartening display by this promising three-year-old. There cannot be229 words
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Article21 1950-11-24 12 HOCKEY: S.H.A. tourney: s.K.C. Whites V.M.C.A., S.R.C. padang; Friendly: Ceylon 9.C. v C.B.E. (S) at Balest'ier. TENNIS: V.M.C.A. toarney.21 words
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Article83 1950-11-24 12 MELBOURNE. Thurs. JJXDSAY Hassett (Victoria), aged 37, is to captain Australia's Test team, the Board of Control announced here today. Arthur Morris (New South Wales), 28, is vice captain. Hassett has played in 24 Test matches and captained Australia in South Africa last year. Me was Bradman'sReuter-AAP - 83 words
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Article84 1950-11-24 12 rpHE following will represent the Singapore All Blues in a rugger match against Negri Sembilan at 5.15 p.m. at Jalan Besar stadium tomorrow. There will be no gate admission. Yap Boon Kheng; Vellupillal. M. Shah. Kasslm, L. Carroll (Capt.) Hamid Omar. Soo Chye; Chin Joo. Dollah84 words
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Article24 1950-11-24 12 Revised Singapore Hockey Association knockout tourney dates are: Today: S.R C. Whites v Y-M.C.A, S.R.C. padang Monday: S.R.C. Reds, r Ceylonese.24 words
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Article352 1950-11-24 12 WEIGHTS for all eight races tomorrow, third and last day of the Singapore Turf Club Winter meeting:, are: Class 1 Div. 1— 6 Fur. 19 Yd. Ondin* 9.00 Persian Lord 8.13 Richmond 8.13 Dark Brocade 8.09 Cambridge 8.03 In insured 8.03 Pink Gin 7.13 Gold352 words
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437 1950-11-24 12 JACK FINGLETON - By JACK FINGLETON Former Australian Test Player CANBERRA, Thursday. ENGLISHMEN will not draw comfort from the Australian team chosen to do lj battle in the First Test because on the form shown against the Englishmen, it is precisely the team they would have437 words
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Article110 1950-11-24 12 BRISBANE, Thurs. IT is still doubtful whether Douglas Wripht, Kent legbreak bowler, will be fit to play for England against Australia in the first Test, starting her- :-i: -i r ~ht days' time. Wright, generally accepted as England's key bowler, is continuing to receive treatmentReuter - 110 words
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Article111 1950-11-24 12 SYDNEY. Thurs.— Art Larsen beat John Bromwich in four sets today and entered the semifinals of the New South Wales tennis championships. Larsen won 8-6. 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 The United States national champion played a clever game and was much more accurate than the J Aus'ralian veteranAP - 111 words
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Article84 1950-11-24 12 BOMBAY. Thurs.— Vijay Merchant, India's Test captain, earned his overnight total of 102 to 184 j.ot out against the Commonwealth here today, but Bombay Cricket Association XI failed by seven runs to gain a first innings lead. The Bombay side were all out for 317 inReuter - 84 words
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Article282 1950-11-24 12 From Our Stall Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. CELANGOR Club did not meet with much opposition when they beat Selangor All Blues by 18 points (three goals and a try) to six points (two tries) in a Rugby match on the padang this eveninn Selangor Club made282 words
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399 1950-11-24 12 VOW that the first shock of the Services decision to run their own football league competition next season has passed, it is becoming increasingly clear that none of the Services intend to break their long and useful association with Civilian football in399 words
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63 1950-11-24 12 JtflR. E Strickland, Secretary ol the Singapore Olympic Sports Council, who goes to U.K. on leave next WeJnesday, will be spending much of his time investigating way.and means of raising the standard of sport m Singapore. He told the Straits Times yesterday that63 words
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Article221 1950-11-24 12 SOSC Swim Team For Delhi Likely A/TALAYAS hopes in the coming Asian Games at New Delhi early next year will rest mainly on our swimmers, stated Mr. E. Stn-k-land. Secretary of the Singapore Olympic Sports Council, which met yesterday. The S.O.S.C. has already applied for affiliation with the Asian Games221 words
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Article67 1950-11-24 12 'liio R.A.F. rn?by ii-im 'a p!»f Army at R.A.F. Chanu te I will be: Fl.-Lt. Coulson; F.O. Lev s ue, Fl.-Lt. Phiip. L.A.C We-ks. Cpl Hobbs; Cpl. Woodward. PO, MacPherson; Fl.-Lt. Savag\ F.-Lt» Williams, Fl.-Lt. Atkinson. F.O. Edward. Fl -Lt. Lord. Sq.-Lr. Campbell. Sq.-Lr. Blythe. and Cpl.67 words
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Article41 1950-11-24 12 Singapore Police Basket In U Team beat the Sin Men<; Old Be^ys Team by 51 point.s to 31 in a match pliyed at Sin M Of School, Paya Lebar, yesterd*/ afternoon. The Police side led <'1I the way.41 words
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Advertisement740 1950-11-24 12 TUITION V M C A COMMERCIAL CLASSES New Session: Shorthand Typewriting. BegtnnersAdvanced. commencing Friday, Ist Dec. BPEED BTUDENTB: L.C C Spring 1951 Exams. Entries close 24th November. Apply V.M.C A. "A" Orchard Road Tel ***** or 7107 BEGINNERS Adv. A/cs., BKpk.. STiand, English/Maths (aU Typing (New Machines), Comm. Arithmetic. Enrol740 words
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Miscellaneous31 1950-11-24 12 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: 10 17 a :n. i».2> nnd 11.30 p«i (8.7»; 4.35 a.m. (4tt,> and 4 59 p.m. (lft>. TOMORROW: 10A5 a.m. (9 4>; «.SI a.m. (4.2) and t.tt (04).31 words
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