The Straits Times, 20 December 1950
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Title Section18 1950-12-20 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED IS4S SIXTEEN PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1954. PRICE TEN CENTS.18 words
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Article549 1950-12-20 1 PEACE WILL BE MAINTAINED— GOVT Inquiry Into Riots Pledge: 'Defiance Will Not Be Tolerated 9 DETERMINATION to defend and to maintain the civic peace in Singapore, was expressed by M>. W. L. Blythe, the Colonial Secretary, in the Singapore Legislative Council meeting yesterday. There would, in future, he added, "be549 words
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Article, Illustration29 1950-12-20 1 PYONGYANG RKFI'GEES crawl perilously over shattered girders of the city's main bridge, as they flee south across the Taedong River to escape advancing Chinese Communist armies. AP radi* picture.AP - 29 words
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Article, Illustration213 1950-12-20 1 MR. Duncan W Macintosh, Commissioner of Police, Hong Kong, is expected in Singapore this afternoon by air to begin the job of advising ngapore Government on the Singapore Police, iking to the Straits Times yesterday afternoon over tJ:e radio-telephone from Kong. Mr. Macintosh did not213 words
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Article223 1950-12-20 1 pHE night life in Slngax pore swung back almost to normal last night the first cur-few-free night for the whole island. But the police maintained strict vigilance. Amusement parks, cabarets and theatres opened for the first time since the riots The day-long rain, however, kept223 words
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Article40 1950-12-20 1 SAIGON. Tues. Thirty French officers and men were killed yesterday when two nJ!f h Alr Force transports collided In the air during a training flight over the French naval base at Tourang, central Indo-China A.P.AP - 40 words
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Article83 1950-12-20 1 XMAS NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS THE Straits Times and the Singapore Free Press announce the following publication arranjemrnts for the Christmas and New Tear holidays: Dec. 25 (Christmas Day): The Straits Times will be published. There will be no issue of the Free Press. Dec. 26 (Boxing Day): No issue of83 words
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Article31 1950-12-20 1 TOKYO. Tues.— A United States Air Force C-54 transport, en route from Okinawa to a base near Manila with 37 people aboard, was reported missing near the airfield today.—U.P.UP - 31 words
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Article154 1950-12-20 1 ACEYLONESE Inspector of the Singapore Police Force, 27-year-old Alfred Ratnaslngam, died yesterday afternoon at the R.A.F. Changi Hospital from Injuries received on Monday night during the riots. He wu attacked near Joo Chlat Police station after he had escorted a Dutch girl home on foot. His154 words
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Article171 1950-12-20 1 H.K. PLEA ON U.S. BLOCKADE HONG KONQ, Tue*. THE Hong Kong Goverament ha* telegraphed the Secretary of State lor Colonies asking for the strongest representations to be made to Washington to ease the American^blockade of the Colony. Tj0vernm?nt spokesman said today. The spokesman said the blockade was likely to haveReuter - 171 words
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Article, Illustration32 1950-12-20 1 ROME, Tues.— Premier Alcide de Gasperi's Government will ask the Italian Parliament to sharpen anti-sabotage laws to protect the nation's defence preparation. It was announced today. A.P. INSPECTOR RATNASINGAMAP - 32 words
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Article, Illustration41 1950-12-20 1 AMID A HEAVY STREAM of passing traffic. Singapore firemen fighting the trailer bus Maze started by Chinese Communists at the junction of Victoria Street and Bras Basah Road yesterday evening— Straits Times pictwe (report in Page 9).41 words
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Article235 1950-12-20 1 TOKYO Ttiesdav ITNITED States 3rd Division forces in the Hungnam v beachhead in north-east Korea were makiug their last stand with their backs against the Japan Sea today compressed into an area only two miles de*p and five miles wide. The revived North Korean army,UP - 235 words
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Article57 1950-12-20 1 The Commissioner-General, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, returned to Singapore yesterday by Malayan Airways from Kuching, after a fourday visit to Sarawak. Mr. MacDcnald had talks with the Governor of Sarawak, Mr. Anthony FosterAbell, and with the Sea Dyak Headman. He was accompanied on his trip by the57 words
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Article29 1950-12-20 1 The condition of Mr. Pat Johnson, the Singapore Municipal Commissioner, who was beaten up by rioters on Monday last week, was reported to be slightly better.29 words
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Article211 1950-12-20 1 Rebel Radio A lens French SAIGON, Tues. pOLICE werr i.erted today following aa appeal by a rebel Vieiminh radio station callin* for redoub ?d efforts'' by the supporters of the Communist leader. Ho Cni-minh. At Hanoi there h;:cl been reports for several that tomorrow would b Communist D-Day for anReuter; AP; UP - 211 words
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Article43 1950-12-20 1 WASHINGTON. Tues. A bill firinf each United Stare* serviceman $10,000 free life insurance policy was unanimously passed by the House of Representatives yesterday. The measure, retrospective to June 27. 1950. covers these \*Nc died in the Ko:ean war. Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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Article31 1950-12-20 1 HONG KONG. Tues.— Th» Chinese Communist news agency reported today that a "People's Government has been established in the eastern Tibetan disputed area, which troops Invaded in October.— U.P.UP - 31 words
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Advertisement576 1950-12-20 2 "Ethne" BEAUTY PARLOUR By AMERICAN TRAINED OPERATORS At THE TAVERN Tanglin Road, Phone 6045 laM :i Mmn: 3. 6 9 p.m. W.irnrr Hro's "I'.KM.lir I.KAI" slarr'np Omj ii«i|»r Luurrn Racall Opening To-morrow Mtk <>ntury-Fo\'s •POKrKXIT Of JKNXIE" REX JOHORE BAKRt 111 1 iiv Mmn: 3. Ml 9.15 •MUI Of m576 words
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Advertisement312 1950-12-20 2 NOTICES THE MALAYAN EXCHANGE BANKS ASSOCIATION All members of the above Association in the Colony of Singapore will be closed for business on Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th December, 1950, being Christmas Holidays. THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT Holidays Christina* Day. Monday, 25th December 1950. New Year's Day. Monday,312 words
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Advertisement288 1950-12-20 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE SWIMMING CLUB Members are advised that the Children's Parties arranged for Tuesday. 19th and Wednesday. 20th December, are postponed. V. CHTTTY, SECRETARY. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY TENDERS ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT: .Supply of Testing Equipment for Polyphase Alternating Current Integrating kilowptt-hour Meters. Specification from Electrical Engineer's Office (Room 109). Deposit $50. Close288 words
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Advertisement304 1950-12-20 2 NOTICES TENDER NOTICE Tenders will be received at the Office of the State Engineer P.W.D. Perak. Ipoh, up to 3.00 p.m. of the 29th December, 1950, for the Erection of Quarters for 20 single Policemen at Batu Gajah complete with Septic Tank, Filter and Auxiliary Services. All particulars and Tendei304 words
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Advertisement314 1950-12-20 2 NOTICES IN THE ESTATE OF DONALD BRODIE MURRAY DECEASED Pursuant to Section 29 of the Trustees Ordinance (Chapter 59) all persons having claims against the estate of the abovenamed deceased person are required to send particulars thereof to the undersigned, the Solicitors for Mrs. Florence Mary Murray, the sole Executrix314 words
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Advertisement346 1950-12-20 2 NOTICES THE TOWN BOARDS ENACTMENT, 1921 AND THE TOWN BOARDS (SUSPENSION) ENACTMENT, 1935. In Accordance wiih sections 22 and 23 of the Town Boards Enactment, 1931. notice is hereby given that the books containing the valuations and assessments for the year 1951 on all. premises In the Town Board areas346 words
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Advertisement299 1950-12-20 2 NOTICKS AUCTION SALE OF Household Furniture, Crockery, Glassware, &c Comprising —Teak sitting, dining As bedroom suites, wardrobes, dressing tables, single double beds, book cases, Canton blackwood opium bench tt stools, brass bed, "Marconi" radiogram, "Col- i lard" upright piano, beautiful oil paintings by Continental Artists, j E.P.N.S. knives, forks spoons,299 words
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Advertisement117 1950-12-20 2 m ELECTRIX" "HWDYMAN Licht Industrial SANDIN6 POLISHING MACHINE Only 6 Ibt. By the popular ELECTRIX PAINT SPRAYER Cuts Time and Labour to a Minimum Gives Professional High Gloss Finish on all surfaces, car bodies, woodwork, furniture, etc A CHUCK CAN BE SUPPLIED FOR DRILLINC SPOT RADIO LTD, 58, Orchard Kd..117 words
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232 1950-12-20 3 Gen Eisenhower Will Head New Army For Europe WASHINGTON, Tuesday. PRESIDENT Truman has officially designated General Eisenhower as Supreme Allied Commander of an integrated European defence force Mr. Truman named the five-star General of the Army— now President of Columbia University— on the request of the North Atlantic Council, meetingAP; UP - 232 words
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Article217 1950-12-20 3 BRITAIN LOOKING FOR NEW BASES LONDON, Tues. BRITAIN is already looking lot an alternative to the Suez Canal zone in anticipation of possible withdrawal from the area when ihe AngloEgyptian Treaty expires In 1956. r emphasis Is now ..ced on Turkey as the 8 of Middle East det The visitUP - 217 words
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Article31 1950-12-20 3 NEW YORK. Tues— Mrs. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, Indian Ambassador to the Unued States, and sister of Pandit Nehru, will visit London next month during the Prime Ministers' conference. —Renter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article40 1950-12-20 3 NO MIRACLE CURES CUTTACK India. Tues. A 12-year-old cowherd Nepal Baba has been informed by an official committee that his "miracle herbs" are not as miraculous as he has maintained as 90 per cent, of his "cures" were false. A.P.AP - 40 words
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Article101 1950-12-20 3 Kashmir: No U.N. Talks Yet LAKE SUCCESS. Tues. rpHE Security Council is not A expected to take any rapid action on the recent request of Sir Zafrullah Khan, Pakistan Foreign Minister, for a new debate on the Kashmir problem. The President of the Security Council this month, Dr. T. F.Reuter - 101 words
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Article83 1950-12-20 3 CATANIA. Sicily, Tues. Army photographic planes which plunged into heavy clouds of steam and smoke encircling Mount Etna's craters were forced to turn back yesterday because mist had reduced visibility to zero. Rains have slowed a new stream of lava which poured out of the volcanoUP - 83 words
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Article84 1950-12-20 3 SEOUL, Tues. COUTH Korean President Syngman Rhee said that "in view of the military situation and lack of prison facilities," he is ordering a speed-up of trials anu executions of Communists. Rhee said that 391 people had been convicted and sentenced to death in Seoul since84 words
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Article173 1950-12-20 3 STAFF Sergeant J. C. Hamilton, U.S. Air Force, has been sentenced by «court martial at Manila, Phillipines, to life imprisonment for rape and housebreaking. Clark was said to have broken into a home in Clark Airbase and raped the wife of an airman. The sentence173 words
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Article266 1950-12-20 3 ROEM MAKES AN 'INSIDE REPORT JAKARTA, Tuesday. THE Indonesian Cabinet was last night given an "inside report" on The Hague discussions on the future of Dutch New Guinea from ihe Foreign Minister, Dr. Mohamed Roem, who returned to Jakarta this afternoon. The Cabinet Is scheduled to give final instructions toReuter - 266 words
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Article91 1950-12-20 3 NEW YORK, Tues.—Governor Thomas E. Dewey turned down a request by the Truman administration to become ambassador to Britain. He said he believed he could do America more good as a spokesman for the Republican Party. Mr. Dean Acheson, Secretary of State, made the offer to91 words
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Article17 1950-12-20 3 ROME, Tues. Heavy snow and torrential rains swept Italy yesterday doing considerable damage. U.P.UP - 17 words
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Article, Illustration68 1950-12-20 3 ONE THOUSAND GERMANS, half of them war veterans, are undergoing military training in a labour service battalion established by the U.S. Army in Berlin. They drill in mixed German-American style. Their sen'or German officer, Captain Ernst Grams, once held the Standing in background, he same rank hi a68 words
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Article70 1950-12-20 3 ASMARA, Tues. Armed bandits held up an Italian on his pig farm at Decamere, about 25 miles from Asmara last night and demanded £50 sterling. When he said he would pay the next day, they killed him. Another Italian was killed by a bullet fired byReuter - 70 words
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Article304 1950-12-20 3 Talks On CeaseFire Halted LAKE SUCCESS, Tues. THE Political Committee of the United Nations decided yesterday to suspend all further discussions on the Korean and Chinese questions pending a further report from the Cease-fire Committee. By 50 votes to five, with four abstentions, the committee resolved, despite Soviet protests, toReuter - 304 words
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Advertisement124 1950-12-20 3 CYMA holds an exclusive position among the world's greatest names In watches. There is magic about the very name CV.VlA— the watch whose unswerving precion and technical rxoeltence is 'he puie of millions of satisfied owners r»ople who expect the best from watch and get It in their CYMA. Sock124 words
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Advertisement126 1950-12-20 3 -^T ARE 9|K3 YOU su you've ordered everything for Christmas? Come and have a last -minute look round! Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. x^*^)* Things sweet to taste, tt~'V*jf prove, in diyestiou, soar. 9 1 Shakupetrt: 'Richard 11, Act I, Setnt iM) •Sir M Alx 1 It! L r^^tsajg^^ STOMACH126 words
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Article, Illustration1613 1950-12-20 4 H. K. Lends Its Police Chief To Study S'pore Force GOVERNOR PROMISES RIOTS INQUIRY COMMISSION THE GOVERNOR of Singapore, Sir Franklin Gimson, yesterday told the Legislative Council that the Commissioner of Police in Hong Kong, Mr. D. W. Macintosh, will arrive in Singapore this week to make recommendations that can1,613 words
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Article320 1950-12-20 4 BLYTHE, WILTSHIRE NOT AT PARTY |UR. W. L. Blythe, the iTJ Colonial Secretary, denied that he and Mr. R. C. B. Wiltshire, the Commissioner of Police, attended a cocktall party on the evening of the riots on Dec. 11, or that police escorts were provided that evening for senior Government320 words
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Article, Illustration49 1950-12-20 4 STUDYING IN U.S. MR. S. M. BASHIR (left), film and radio supervisor for the U.S. Information Service at Kuala Lumpur, with Mr. L. C. Larson, director of the University •f Indiana film library. Mr. Bashir will return to Malaya after studying- audiovisual training metho.lt •arly next year. USIg picture.49 words
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Article65 1950-12-20 4 TOSTS m connection with v the extradition pro- nt a #»nst Captain T"^; Westerlinr totalled over $5,800 and were approved by the Financial Comm ttee of the Singapore Legislative Council, it was revealed yesterday. The Singapore High Court in August prohibited further proceedings in the extradition65 words
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Article218 1950-12-20 4 THE confusion which broke out in Singapore had "the curse and the wrath of God," said the Mufti of Kelantan, Tuan Haji Ahmad Mahlr, speaking to Muslims in the Kota Bahru mosque last Friday, says a report from Kota Bahru. He described the riot* as things218 words
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Advertisement332 1950-12-20 4 |< P«gC^K^jj£&r present? she'll like best of all because they bring a promise l&^k^Sl _T^pft^f'ilB b eaut y an< freshness. Here ■re some suggestions that will show your good taste in giving! PERFUME. The girt ot gifts world-famoui Coty Perfumes that •rt symphonies ir fragrance •übtly different to match every332 words
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414 1950-12-20 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. MARTIAL LAW is not a magic wand which, when waved, would solve all difficulties in Malaya, said Mr. E. D. Shearn, senior partner in the law firm of Shearn, Delamore and Co Kuala Lumpur, and one414 words
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Article, Illustration36 1950-12-20 5 MR. B. KAHER SINGH of the Negri Sembilin Stamford Club who was elected president of the Pan-Malayan Council of Stamford Clubs at the fourth annual meeting at Singapore. Straits Times picture.36 words
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Article144 1950-12-20 5 A LTHOUGH a 25 per cent. A surcharge on rent, claimed by the owners of Cathay Building against the Broadcasting Department is not legally enforceable. It Is considered justifiable In equity and should therefore be met. according to a report of the Finance Committee tabled144 words
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Article63 1950-12-20 5 The promotion of 12 Assistant Superintendents of Police to Superintendents was announced in Singapore yesterday. They are Messrs. L. D. E. Cullen, W. L. R. Carbonell, V. W. PowelliEvans. H. B. J. Donaldson, R. C. Ehrke, L. C. Finch, C. S. K. Bovell, C. A. R. Lawrence,63 words
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Article90 1950-12-20 5 PASIR PANJANG CHILDBEN'S SOCIAL CENTRE, Chris.mas party 7. One Tres Hill, 10.30 a.m. Y.W.C.A., Raffles Quay, bazaar, 11 a.m., Christinas play, 4 p.m., Katong seniors' social to all clubs, 5 p.m. Y.M.C.A., Orchard Road, chess club, 5 p.m.. Adult Education Council meeting,- 5.30 p.m., art club, 6 p.m.90 words
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Article136 1950-12-20 5 'STEERING WENT MAD' WOMAN DIED From Our Own Correspondent BUKIT MERTAJAM, Tues. ALGERISAMY, a bus driver, said in the Butterworth Coroner's Court yesterday that he lost control of his bus when the steering went "gila" (mad). As a result a 52-year-old woman passenger, Saayah, was pinned under the vehicle and136 words
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Article47 1950-12-20 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Tues While travelling by car to Malacca yesterday, Slew Mun Fook, acting Assistant Official Assignee, Johore, was badly hurt in an accident near Kulal. His wife and daughter were also Injured and all three are now in the Johore General Hospital.47 words
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Article33 1950-12-20 5 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Tues Ungku Ismail bin Abdul Rahman, president of the Religious Affairs Department, Johore, has left for Medan on vacation. He will return early next year.33 words
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Article67 1950-12-20 5 MORE than 20.000 exmembers of the passive defences and Volunteers will be receiving four campaign medals and stars for World War II next month. Commander J. A. Marshall, Staff Officer, MRNVR, told the Straits Times yesterday that the medals bein; issued were the 1939-4567 words
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Article, Illustration26 1950-12-20 5 THE most popular item on the programme a Sakai Dance by boys at the Mt. Erskine Children's Social Centre Christmas party yesterday. Straits Times pic ture.26 words
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Article225 1950-12-20 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. 'FHE Malayan Railway today announced higher 1 charges for the carriage of freight, including tin ore, rubber, latex and palm oil, from Jan. 1. Higher costs and wages are said to be the cause. Charges for the affected goods.225 words
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Article148 1950-12-20 5 G.O.C's KOREA FUND $8,958 UEADQUARTERS Singapore District announced yesterday that the total amount subscribed to the G.O.C's Korea Fund is $8,958. About half -was subscribed by units in Singapore District and the other half by a few firms In Singapore and a number of residents in the Federation and Singapore.148 words
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281 1950-12-20 5 THE Public Services Commission will begin its work next week, the Colonial Secretary, Mr. W. L. Blythe, said at yesterday's meeting of the Singapore Legislative Council. He announced this before Mr. Lim Yew Hock (Norn.) sought the permission of the Council to introduce281 words
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Article25 1950-12-20 5 The unveiling of the Sir gapore Volunteer War Memorial will be held at 5.15 p.m. tomorrow in the S.V.C. Drill Hall, Beach Road.25 words
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Article175 1950-12-20 5 FOUR women, one the wife? of an expatriate officer, are employed in the Colonial Secretary's Office and the Foreign Exchange Control in duty posts, Mr. Lim Yewr Hock (Norn.) was told at yesterday's meeting of the Singapore Legislative Council. Three of them, a Government reply to175 words
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Advertisement280 1950-12-20 5 Whichever way you look /i lystav is the most versatile of ft I \h>. fabrics. Chosen for an afternoon W'rJNi^W Jf/ dress, it drapes beautifully; -Xj% 'I >' ct or l'gu twe ig ht smt > V^lr^lrV il holds a tailored line jHJWL^'^ t0 PerfectionP crfection Tootal j l/^ l»280 words
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Advertisement59 1950-12-20 5 I 7 S I TELLS-U-HOW j 1 COCKTAIL SHAKER easily separated for cleaning V^tSi^r-^ m JfckiS? CIAA «w* i 5S J&fj&sW SILVER PLATED AND CILT. g fy^M) EACH £H\/ A We shall be tpti pp 1 S 1J iitll 5 p.«. UQigbt IVe^.. k JfcJ we a..; ;hs soli x59 words
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Article191 1950-12-20 6 Indignation At Comment By U.K. Newspaper From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. SPECIAL meeting of the Communities Liaison Committee will be convened at Penang on Jan. 1 and 2. The Straits Times understands that among the subjects for discussion will be the recent Singapore191 words
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Article130 1950-12-20 6 JOHORE BAHRJ, Tues. A THOUSAND school child- ren in Johore Bahru have bo far been given the Tuberculin test for T.B. by the Danish team of experts now in Malaya to innoculate children %ith BCG to render them immune from T.B. Dr. Buns Hansen, head130 words
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Article126 1950-12-20 6 CONTRIBUTIONS totalling «785 lor the "Army Amenities 1 ..!,<].' which will be distributed •:t; the troops who Quelled the R ■njvpore rtoU lust week, were red >vMrd.\y by the Straits Time*. Thta brines the total to $1,747. day's con'ribution were: 110 from •■Grateful". *50 from C126 words
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Article43 1950-12-20 6 X MAS PROGRAMME The annual Christmas propriunme of the Straits Chinese Methodist Church Sunday School. Kampong Kapor Road. Singapore, will be held in the Social Hall today at 5 p.m. The Christmas party for the children will be on Saturday «t 3 p.m.43 words
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138 1950-12-20 6 Police Clerk Wife On Bribe Charge From Our Own Corre-ipor.den* JOHORE BAHRU, Tues. TNCHE Taib bin Andak ruled yesterday in the Johore Bahru Sessions Court that Goh Peck Hian, clerk and interpreter at the Kota Tinggi police station, must answer charges of agreeing to accept $1,000 without consideration and of138 words
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Article48 1950-12-20 6 Over 100 pupils of the Far Eastern Music School,' Singapore, who sat for the recent Associated Board and Trinity College music examinations will get their certificates and prizes from Mrs. T. P. F. McNeice. wife of the Municipal President, at the annual school concert on Dec. 23.48 words
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Article70 1950-12-20 6 rpHREE traffic accidents occurred within 100 yards of each other at the 8th mile Skudai Road, near Johore Bahru, yesterday. About 8 a.m. a military lorry and a bus collided and an Indian passenger was killed. Two hours later two cars were in a collision70 words
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Article, Illustration175 1950-12-20 6 By Our Women Reporters MORE than 250 of Singapore's poorer children yesterday enjoyed Christmas parties organised by the Social Welfare bepartment. During the past month, the 200 children of the Mount Erskine Children's Social Centre, aged between six and 14, had been preparing for their175 words
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Article239 1950-12-20 6 'pHE Government admitted yesterday In reply to questions asked by Mr. R. Jumabhjy (Indian Chamber of Commerce) in the Singapore Legislative Council that a number of Chinese and Indian interpreters "were stagnating" at the top of their grade until the revision of salaries scheme came into239 words
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Article65 1950-12-20 6 I rom Our Staff Correspondent PENANG. Tuesday. A GENERAL power failure in Penang held up all cinema shows in town for nearly an hour this afternoon. The breakdown at the Prai power station occurred at 2.45 p.m. and repairs by Municipal engineers restored electricity at65 words
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259 1950-12-20 6 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Tuesday. rpHE shortage of specialists and surgeons in Malaya was "very grave", Dr. R. B. MacGregor, retiring director of the Federation Medical Services, said in Penang today. There were 100 vacancies for doctors, he said. "The Federation continues to259 words
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Article12 1950-12-20 6 The Y.W.C.A. Christmas dance and social for Friday has been cancelled.12 words
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Article215 1950-12-20 6 MEDICAL CHIEF IS RETIRING Fiora Our Staff Correspondent PENANG. Tucs. F)R. E. A. Struthers, Deputy. Director of the Fecirra-: tion Medical Services, will. act as Director when Dr R. B. MacGregor retires at the end of the year. Dr. Btrothers will take over officially from Jan. 3. 1951. Dr. MacGregor215 words
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Article30 1950-12-20 6 Tonight's Christmas party for the Junior Symphony Orchestra. the Teachers' Choral Society, the Combined Schools Choir and the Singapore Children's Orchestra haa been postponed until Jan. 8.30 words
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Article, Illustration2646 1950-12-20 7 r it I Spore Councillors On Disorder* Police, Press Criticised PEAR that the "senseless riots" h ad retarded the attainment of self r government for Singapore "by at least 10 years," was expressed by Mr N. A. Mallal (Municipality South- West) at the Singapore2,646 words
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Article55 1950-12-20 7 MORE than 100 friends, doctors and Municipal Dr P S. luntt*. retired Ko«d. Sang" TWtSdw morning. She was 67 years of age. Singajiore Municipality as a by the Rev. RoDert M. Oreer. Wreaths were sent by Buster and Hugh, Pat and Jim. .Dr. Mrs^ w.55 words
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Article74 1950-12-20 7 Hit All Over Woman "jyjILDRED Koh, yesterday told the Singapore Fourth Police Court magistrate, Mr. P. Clague, that she was hit "all over the body with a dustpan" after an argument with another woman In a kitchen at Siglap on Dec. 7. Charged with assaulting her was Ng Geok Mui,74 words
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Advertisement259 1950-12-20 7 >o**\ Give him a jfcjj RONSON j i *ovJM RONSON Press. 12 IMI ,/> V' RON JON STANDARD kUNSON ADONIS Jn«xpem,v» but we b ca r 0 A f0 „e a sure' INM •omirai ion j >^ dowa f«r lo*»»r» RONSON WHIRLWIND RONSON QUEEN ANNE |p»oa v tor spottsmrn L'gft*259 words
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Advertisement280 1950-12-20 7 HP 1 1 'eg BIGGER BETTER A hundred years have paused since London* h rt great exhibition. For mmm ihne we have hOM planning to celebrate this annivetsary hy 4 Festival displaying every aspect ol British lile In particular, we are making the 19? l British Industrie* Fair an occasion280 words
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Article39 1950-12-20 8 THF TANGLIN CLUB: Owing Io the interference of the Club's (Vcttvttla for the past week the t Ki;>rr IK for the New Years Party ha* brn re-opered. W< I. n vtsttfnf to book should i io the Secretary.39 words
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Article60 1950-12-20 8 SINGAPORE RIFLE ASSOCIATED. .22 Spoon and medal i pended until after New v I)R MRS. E. LAIuLAvV THOMSON ireret that The Cocktail Party arranged for Wednesday 20th December has had to "f < !U d. THE BORNEO CO., LTD > ib announce that thfir AnnMl nnliil— Ball arranged t60 words
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1057 1950-12-20 8 The Straits Times Singapore, Wed. Dec. 20, 1950. Riot And Remedy In the Governor's own phrase it is "remedy and not recrimination" which Singapore needs as it looks back at last week's events. But there can be no remedy without some recrimination, and the Unofficials who spoke on the adjournment1,057 words
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Article64 1950-12-20 8 DETROIT, Tues— General Votors Corporation yesterday stopped the sale of 1951 model cars and asked the Government to modify its order reducing prices on new cars to Mie December 1 level. Economic Stabilisation offlrlals In Washington said they h»d been advised that the CorporationAP - 64 words
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Article1705 1950-12-20 8 The School Certificate In Malaya More practical advice for Malayan boys and girls from B. LUMSDEN MILNE SINCE I wrote recent- ly about "Those Who Never Fail In English". I have had letters from students asking me to tell them bow not to fail in1,705 words
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361 1950-12-20 8 "pX-STUDENT'S" recent letter in the Saturday Forum, on the subject of local-born and expatriate teachers, has given me the Impression that he cherishes and lauds everything from overseas. He talks of the "distinctive characteristic" of the older universities and several other factors to prove that361 words
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Letter279 1950-12-20 8 YOU published on Dec. 12 a letter from the president of the Federation of Malaya Society of Architects in which he objected to a statement, made recently in Kuala Lumpur, to the effect that "the architect has no special status when it comes to the design or279 words
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Letter245 1950-12-20 8 VOBODY who watched 11 with amazement and dismay the extraordinary behaviour of the police outside the Supreme Court on Monday last week can fail to congratulate you upon your leading articles of Tuesday and Darticularly Wednesday. Only one man appears to have had the courage to245 words
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Letter87 1950-12-20 8 WISH, through your column*, to thank three Malays who rescued me from attack on a bus somewhere in North Bridge Road, during the riots. They put me In a taxi, told me to He flat, then escorted me through various side streets, hanging on each side87 words
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Article415 1950-12-20 8 CTILL without a jeto engincd transport aircraft (Britain nas several already flying), Americans have put some designs on the drawing board. One of the latest is a ?4seater small airliner with ;\vo turbo-prop (propeller-chiving jet) engines— and it may bi> built with British engine TheReuter - 415 words
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Advertisement647 1950-12-20 8 Straits Tines Free Press ft the convenience ot ad vertlMri. our Representative* al lit Floor, Singapore Cold Storjte Orchard Road «v-4l receive small •dvertitementi and amwert to box numbers CLASSIFIED ADS. j 1 j 1 1 1 c j > i THE MARRIAGE of Stuart I f Chalmers Mitchell and647 words
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Advertisement43 1950-12-20 8 IDEAL THE YOUNG. Pedal Motor Cars. Tri-ang 808 »90.-Trl-ang 608 70.-Tri-anK 508 60.-Trl-ang 308 42.-Tri-ang 30A 38.-Trl-ang Racer X 65.-Trl-ang Tractor.. 66.-Tri-ang Station Wagon.. 90.-Tri-ang Jeep 60.Largeat Range always in stock for your Choice. T. M. A. LTD. 61/63 High Street. Singapore ♦♦♦♦♦♦443 words
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Advertisement81 1950-12-20 8 Your baby will Jf ol love the taste ot *t3/7Vi \fHT AUenburys Malted I '>^mi I Rusks. They will ,40*** n *£L. ,-f help his teeth r Hl^St^!&Sa^ courage him to illeJlW^ «S^fe^P *ZZZZx.JO"jI chew; although crisp they soften :^^tßi^3^^»^iZ!7^ ~^4Kr quickly and pre- i. HeMßat^n'tMi 'W^' txiwlil/ilillYc It's an81 words
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Obituary52 1950-12-20 8 BAILLIES. At Bungsar Hospital 18.12.50. To Jill, wife of W. H. Balllies. a daughter. DAVIK. On 17th December 1150 in Singapore to Coralie, wife •f Major John Da vie, th« Seaforth Highlanders, a son. AITKEN-QUACK. At the Bunpsar Hospital Kuala Lumpur on Dec. 16th to Shanta, wife of Harold Aitken-Quaclc.52 words
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Article614 1950-12-20 9 Malay Burial For European Muslim Convert From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. THREE Europeans, all assistant estate managers, were murdered by bandits in the Federation today. Two of them were killed together in the Tapah area of Perak, and the third in the Kuala Kubu614 words
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Article, Illustration23 1950-12-20 9 CHILDREN at the ;,eiangor ura ..in i.uus Uaris.au party being shown by Miss Rita Vandort (right) how their toys work.— Straits Times picture.23 words
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Article111 1950-12-20 9 $100 Cheque For Fire Victim A $100 cheque from the staff of the Monk's Hill AfterMOO School, Singapore, was yeste:day handed to Madam Tan Yum Pee, whose husband and six children died in the tire which last month killed 11 people at Beach WmA. Two ol her sons, Choo Hoon,111 words
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Article296 1950-12-20 9 ]l/f H. MacDougal, a Singapore lawyer, was fined $200 or 20 days' imprisonment in th<» Singapore First District Court yesterday after pleading guilty to being out of doors in a curfew area in Singapore at 8.35 p.m. on Mondaj MacDougal. a resident of Lynwood Grove, Braddell296 words
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Article27 1950-12-20 9 The Seletar Arts Theatre Club, the "Selastra Players," will present a pantomime on Dec. 27 and 28 at the Royal Air Force Base in Seletar.27 words
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Article231 1950-12-20 9 INSPECTOR Quek Mong Song of the Singapore Police Force yesterday gave the Assistant Coroner, Mr. Choor Singh, and a crowded court a graphic description of how he shot and killed cne of two men in an attempted armed hold-up ir which he was wounded nimseii231 words
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Article71 1950-12-20 9 J^ FIFTH Christmas supplement of 20 fullsize pages will appear with the S ngapore Free Press tomorrow. It will include a new detective story by Cyril Hare, a vampire story by E. F. Benson, tales by some of Malaya's best known writers, and lots of other71 words
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Article128 1950-12-20 9 Stabbed In Quarrel 3 Years "IJE spat In my face and I spat back at him," said Veleyudhan Bhanu, a Malay?lee labourer, when he made his defence at his trial before Mr. Justice Brown in the Singapore High Court \esterday on a charge pi culpable homicide not amounting to murder.128 words
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223 1950-12-20 9 MRS. May Pereira, widow of Mr. Francis Pereira, the 36-year-old Eurasian who was killed by rioters last Monday night, can be assured of a bright Christmas for her five children through the generosity of Straits Times readers, who yesterday sent in cheques and223 words
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Article22 1950-12-20 9 Mr. E. H. D'Netto, Deputy Registrar of the Supreme Court, has been appointed to act as a District Judge In Singapore.22 words
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Article238 1950-12-20 9 rpHE Victoria Theatre was packed with a representative audience, last night for Maudrene Yap's School of Dancing recital. Although the show had to be reduced to two nlghU because of the curfew. It is hoped to repeat it next Wednesday for first-night ticket holders. It is238 words
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Article74 1950-12-20 9 AN association to organise archery as a sport in Singapore has been formed. The association will advise, train where possible, prepare handicaps and arrange local and international shoots. In January next year, the association hopes to hold its second annual championship, the contestants themselves representing Asia74 words
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Article261 1950-12-20 9 WOOL BOOM HITS XMAS FARE MANY Singapore people will be without the traditional turkey this Christmas as the birds, imported and local, are extremely scarce. Two of Singapore's largest dealers in frozen produce yesterday said that the shortage was due to a last minute set-back in261 words
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Article94 1950-12-20 9 FiOUR Chinese youths set JT flre to a Singapore Traction Company trolley bus at Bras Basah Road about 5 p.m. yesterday. The bus, on the Paya Lebar-Finlayson Green run. had just came from the depot. There were no passengers in At the corner of Victoria94 words
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Article37 1950-12-20 9 The party for members of the Singapore Junior Symphony Orchestra, Teachers' Choral Society, Children's School Choir and Children's Orchestra, scheduled for tomorrow, has been postponed to Jan. 6, at Monks Hill School at 4 p.m.37 words
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Article33 1950-12-20 9 Steps are. being taken to convene a meeting of the Malayan Board of Income Tax at the earliest opportunity, Mr. A. McLellan was informed In the Singapore Legislative Council yesterday.33 words
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Article, Illustration31 1950-12-20 9 'MARRY XMAS' LADY GIMSON, wife of the Governor of Singapore, wishing children at the Mount Erskine Children's Social Centre in Singapore, a "Merry Christmas" at their party yesterday.— Straits Times picture.31 words
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Article38 1950-12-20 9 Mohamed Noor bin Tamblchik and Abdul Gani yesterday were tentatively charged In the Singapore Fourth Police Court with housebreaking in dementi Road on Monday. Both were remanded In custody until today for mention.38 words
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Article98 1950-12-20 9 Should the ARP return? Govt. asked OHOULD air raid precautions services be started again in Singapore? This was asked by Mr. Balwant Singh (Rural West) at the Singapore Legislative Council meeting yesterday. "Many have asked whether the AJt.P. should return now." said Mr. Balwanti Singh. He said he was not98 words
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Article117 1950-12-20 9 A MISUNDERSTANDING with his son-in-law. Ganaprakam Joseph, over hi3 married daughter, led to S. J. Seflvarajoo a printer, being stabbed, it was stated in the Singapore Second Police Court yesterday. Joseph, aged 27. who pleaded guilty to causing hurt with a knife at Albert Street, was fined117 words
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Article41 1950-12-20 9 Teo Ah Choy pleaded guilty In the Singapore Third Police Court yesterday to a charge of stealing two pairs of shoes valued at $20. The case was postponed to Dec. 27 for sentence, ball of $100 being allowed.41 words
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Advertisement99 1950-12-20 9 rjtr THIS KtFKiSHIHG LOHG OKIHK t SINGAPORE GIN SLING As a delicious long drink S\ "N Singapore Gin Sling enjoys p k^Vj^ HOW TO MIX: 1 oz CHERRY HfcER1^ |B INC: 2 oz Gin; oz Benedictine, 2 I dashes Bitters: juice of lemon or lime, \^^^m ar| d sugar to99 words
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Advertisement63 1950-12-20 9 m i 1 HASLAM FABRICS —ffifefll^ NOVELTY CHECK p o||fl§}Sssl RAYON TAFFETA 1 evening wear. Lilac, f H PRINTED RAYON i J^itHiUnM Powder. '"White/Royal TWO-TONE PRINTED RAYON CREPE C Lido/White, Sage/White. Ideal for afternoon 2 dresses. 36" wide 3 $4.50 per yard SINGAPORE PHILIPS PHILIPS RADIO TYPE 505 A VuuL63 words
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Article193 1950-12-20 10 ESTATE STAFFS RESTIVE —WARNING 'Let Us Share In The Prosperity 9 From Our Staff Correspondent SEREMBAN, Tuesday. jyjEMBERS of estate staff unions were getting restive ovei the delay in negotiations with the Malayan Planting Industries Employers' Association, warned Mr. G. K. Kathiravelu, president of the Negri Sembilan Estate Asian Staff193 words
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Article137 1950-12-20 10 Send Cable Greeting Early' Plea ALL leave for the gtaff of the Cable and Wireless Company hag b?en deferred over the Christmas season to enable them to cope with the flood of Christmas greeting telegrams which pour In at this time every year. This was stated yesterday by Mr. Llm137 words
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Article85 1950-12-20 10 The continuation of the r ",'i.stration (identity card) kchi'me in Singapore this year will cost an estimated $90,220. aci-ording to a Finance Committee report tabled in the Legislative Council yesterday. Owing to the continued h- ivy pressure of work, it has b rome essential to make85 words
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Article34 1950-12-20 10 For stealing seven brass pine heads, valued at |21, Gun Kah Ho, a rag and bone man. was fined $150. or three months' imprisonment, in the Singapore Second Police Court yesterday.34 words
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Article15 1950-12-20 10 The Singapore Christian Youth Council has cancelled the Christmas Eve night rally.15 words
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Article186 1950-12-20 10 BILL TO RAISE TAX PASSED A BILL providing for the i"■ increase in Companies I Tax from 20 to 30 per cent with effect from Jan 1, next year, was rushed through all stages and passed by the Singapore Legislative Council, yesterday. Two other bills which were also taken through186 words
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Article64 1950-12-20 10 The C.I.D. Riot Investigation Unit which Is receiving > information at the C.I.D. headquarters in Robinson Road reported a better day I yesterday with more information coming in than on Monday. More information however is wanted urgently from the hundreds of people who saw the riots and the64 words
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Article28 1950-12-20 10 For falling to register for an identity card. Wee Kock Pui was sentenced to on c month's imprisonment in the Singapore First District Court yesterday28 words
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Article, Illustration61 1950-12-20 10 MR. AND MRS. CHUI CHONG KONG (left) after their wedding at the Telok Ayer Methodist Church (Raffles picture). Right: Miss Catherine Chin Guek Cheng, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chin Say Han. and Mr. Cheong Hrng Chye, son of Madam Tan Flan Neo and the late Mr. Cheong61 words
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Article163 1950-12-20 10 A BROADCASTING Service for Singapore divided into three sections and giving a maximum salary of $900 a month on the time scale and $930 on the superscale is recommended to the Singapore Legislative Council by a select committee. The divisions in the service are engineering,163 words
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Article23 1950-12-20 10 The Archery Association of Singapore and the Federation of Malaya has postponed Its annual dinner and film show to Jan. 17.23 words
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Article74 1950-12-20 10 From Oar Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHftr. Toes. TAN Chiew said in Johore Bahru court today: "I will ask my comrades to get bail for me. and if they cannot I will ask God to set me bail." Tan Cbiew. charged last week with criminally intimidating74 words
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Article91 1950-12-20 10 ■JR. Abu Bakar bin Pawanchee, the Malay anthropologist, has been appointed an officer in the Adminlsttrative Service. Singapore, and posted to the Colonial Secretary's Office. A specialist in economics. Mr. Abu Bakar joined Raffles Museum in 1940 as an Ethnological Assistant. He was awarded a91 words
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Article82 1950-12-20 10 FAMILY AIRLIFT STARTS THE scheme of bringing R.A.F. wives' families by chartered civilian airliners to rejoin their husbands in the Far East Air Force Is now well under way. The first party has arrived at Kallang by B.O.A.C. from Britain. There were 21 families. A further 23 families with 3082 words
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Article42 1950-12-20 10 From Oar Own Correspondent TELUK ANSON, Tue«.—Bail of $500 in two sureties was granted Alagan. aged 27, charged with assaulting Subramaniam at the 10th mile, P.WJS. Labourers' Lines, Bagan Datoh Road. Utan Melintang. The case was postponed to Dec 28.42 words
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252 1950-12-20 10 Help Employees To Buy Own Houses Call To Govt rpHE Singapore Government was asked yesterday to A help its employees acquire their own homes by granting them loans to make the down payment on new houses. The request was made, by Mr. Lim Yew Hock (Nominated) during the adjournment at252 words
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Article41 1950-12-20 10 Chua Joo Seng pleaded guilty In the Singapore Third Police Court yesterday to a charge of possessing 15 lb. of dutiable tobacco. The case was postponed until Dec. 27 for sentence. Bail of $500 In two sureties was allowed.41 words
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Article195 1950-12-20 10 NEW PLAN FOR GAOL STAFF A NEW scheme for the Singapore Prisons Service, which will provide "an incentive sufficient to attract a new class of young, educated local officers, who will be adaptable to training in modern methods of prison reform," Is recommended by a Select Committee on Schemes of195 words
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Article32 1950-12-20 10 For stealing $227 from a colleague at the Oriental Telephone and Electric Company, Maiden bin Miskin. a 20-year-old peon, was bound over in $200 for a year in Singapore yesterday.32 words
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Advertisement140 1950-12-20 10 sir) nIC wnhcimip ./r&* -s V\ J^? s"**"**-** J^ Sheaffer's quality writing instruments will f* **4r J .^r**** J0 >; >^ Cntt f**? V™z be sprinkled liberally throughout your gift Vfcr ml V "VA JJr/ o<^ #m P* l Pencil and w C (liven singly or in matching combination, w140 words
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Article, Illustration1491 1950-12-20 11 Greetings from London Christmas London Letter Hard-Yule-Tide For Britain's Middle Class S c From Our Own Correspondent k 's^HRISTMAS is coming, spivsi vs are getting fat, Please to put a penny in the sal'ried pa's hat THIS 1950 version of the traditional doggerel 1 rives a faint idea of how1,491 words
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Advertisement336 1950-12-20 11 YOU. too. may be one of the MILLIONS who suffer from VITAMIN&MINERALi/tf/fc/aws That is why you feel Worn out. Nervous, Irritable, Have head--aches. Lose Weight, Worry" ah Try this Proved Way Back to Health 6 Happiness Mill fir* ffUl jr.,mjerp Smm I' ?*"f" ttgs ...r ««k or pUT, O VIItELP336 words
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Advertisement110 1950-12-20 11 so mu^h more salisl'viii^ -^gij k To my mind j^^ CRAVEN -A' an oi.t/jß^^^^^H B^\ standing... alnuy r«ol V^^^^^HHjjflßKf^^^^ By Linil to ihe throat, B^ prrfrrtly miiooili and TA» largest-telling Cork-Tipped Cigarette in the World IMPOIITEU FHOM l-»\««>, F.\*.l.VM> LI PTONS liptons onn f CANISTER TEA IS fgiA l/i/'f Ji110 words
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Miscellaneous112 1950-12-20 11 Haydn): 9.45 Benlamlno Gigli, 10 a.m. News, Emergency News pm Ag S 'p O re; 6.20 Happy Annl- B.F.E.B. from K.L.; 10.10 Close; 12 Malay. s JJpow 730 ;-R««ord 1 p.m. Dance Music; 1.30 News: gg^. D^ er <£.f m,^: «5 S^nt-Saens; 5.15 £S«Si i^^H^si World"; 9 "Time for Music";112 words
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Article, Illustration873 1950-12-20 12 BOB GILMORE - Menzies Has A Date For Curry Tiffin BOB GILMORE Australian Letter By MELBOURNE: ACCEPTING dene- ral Mac Arthur's word that all was well in Korea, again, Australia's federal parliament broke up for Christmas a fortnight before Christmas. And Prime Minister Menzies accepted by radio an invitation to take Christmas curry873 words
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Advertisement226 1950-12-20 12 "ANNIE GET I YOUR GUN" J3|L I COMPETITION $100 worth of PRIZES 1 Isf Prize $50/- 2nd Prize $20/- E 3rd 4th $10/- Each sth 6th 5/- Each! and 10 CONSOLATION PRIZES OF A DOUBLE PASS TO THE NEAREST CATHAY ORCANISATION THEATRE. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO ISSupply the last226 words
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Advertisement208 1950-12-20 12 fRRdeSILVALTDI I (INCORPORATED IN CEYLON) I 1 MANUFACTURERS V IMPORTERS OP HIGH CLASS JEWELLERY I 19-21, High St. S f poreTel:33d4/ Nol, Bishop St. Penang. I Biii^i syphons i Ikfafcfttwl Make your own soda water M&$l&&m Air Ik f a c fractlon f the cost m&&j^M f I* A SPARKLETS"208 words
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Miscellaneous197 1950-12-20 12 STRAITS TIMES CROSSWORD 1 m.VJ uh tm ml ."'SdlVv/ 1 h fci CROSSWORD No. 247 A«tt ■is Surrcjr town M *.n,V.tin' of voter IBt J 1 j F~] j I ITT ITT B| .0 'jL imL n Mnk lii MHBJ U m *I A lest f.r discernment (5. Br.u.n'Tj' i**'197 words
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Article, Illustration47 1950-12-20 13 CUTE aren't they? It all began when Victor offered Rosalind a sugar cane; sealed the bargain with an apple. He. overcome by this display of affection, forsook his male friends, and now you can see them most days running off to the playgrou nd together.47 words
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Article1022 1950-12-20 13 ERIC MITCHELL - ERIC MITCHELL By A Sceptic Confounded IJOW many times have you marvelled at the apparently Impossible performed by such masters of magic as The Great Levante. Houdini and a host of others? You have gazed with awe and wonder at the magician's beautiful assistant floating apparently1,022 words
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Article238 1950-12-20 13 A. S. Lee - A. S. Lee By TTHERE are many unA usual professions, but very few I think can beat that of the Chinese coffin maker. Known as the "Long Life Board" worker he is an elusive character who can be found only after much searching in the dimness of238 words
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Advertisement104 1950-12-20 13 1 outside **yzr ll 9 INSIDI I Vfih-n hat nice filing o f warmth and comfort you get on chest and back when you rub on pleasant Vapoßub. It works outside like a poultice, "drawing out" achy tight* j mss. At the same time /ih-lVn thyse soothing mcdl-: tinul vapours104 words
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Advertisement154 1950-12-20 13 I Notii WricrVif BACK FROM HER CWN iioni w rigni CHRISTMAS shopping Says These Things Were Her PERSONAL CHOICE A bottle of Guerlain's L'Heur e Bleu. A lire membership to the Royal Asiatic Society (Malayan Branch). A years supply of bow ties (not made up!) A few old Chinese seals,154 words
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Advertisement364 1950-12-20 13 In time for the Christmas holidays— Pan American cuts Student Fares to 11. S. A. Bring your children home for Christmas from school in the U. S. A. or Europe. School children and university students from 12 to 21 years old can fly at Pan American's new half fare rates364 words
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Miscellaneous113 1950-12-20 13 Ruklah reached All's side The children grasped the wooden post and tufted. With breathless. He had picked him- protesting squeak m slab of self up and was examine the wood slid rat under their feet, wooden post which had stayed "Harder!" (runted All. They his fall. "This must be it,"113 words
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Article296 1950-12-20 14 LONDON, Tues. POLITICAL uncertainty and the approach of the holiday restricted business in the London Stock Exchange today. Price changes were few, small and showed British Government stocks fractionally irregular. Interest in foreign bonds was small and movements of Japanese issues were mainly to lower levels. Closing middle296 words
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Article33 1950-12-20 14 HONG KONG, Tues. piREE market currency exchange for Hong Kong dollars was quoted today as follows: US$1 HKJ6.10 (cash), HK»6 14 (T.): El HK815.40: one tael of gold HKI315.— U.P.UP - 33 words
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Article34 1950-12-20 14 rpHE Malayan Exchange Banks Association announced yesterday that control direct rates for Canadian dollari were: Buying, T.T. 34 Airmail (O.D.) 34 T4, '90 days) 35'4: Selling T.T. 'O.D. ready. 34 7 '16.34 words
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Article934 1950-12-20 14 From A Market Correspondent TIN shares in the Malayan share market were steadier yesterday, following the better tendency in London. Business, however, was still on a restricted scale. There were practically no changes in Industrial* or Rubbers. Quotations announced yesterday by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association were: i>DisnuAi.s S&934 words
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Article36 1950-12-20 14 SINGAPORE, Tues., Dee. 19—5562.50 (up $21,124.) £1,302 Vi a ton in London LONDON. Tues., Dec. 19. Spot £1,300— £1,305; Forward £1,115— £1,125; a.m. settlement £1,290 (up £70). Turn-ovto: a.m. 70, p.m. 45 tons.36 words
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Article220 1950-12-20 14 Rubber At $1.71 MORE selling from the Federation yesterday lowered the prlc* of rubber further in the Singapore market. At an easier close the price of first-grade for January shipment stood at $1,711. 4i cents below Monday's close. The market opened at $1.75 buyers. Moderate trade Inquiries steadied the market220 words
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Article77 1950-12-20 14 tram A Market Correspondent A FAIR amount of business done yesterday steadied the pepper section of the Singapore produce market; 25 tons of Lampong black changed hands at $535 a plcul loose, and five tons of Muntok white at 9966 a picul loose. The- copra section was77 words
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Article44 1950-12-20 14 gHIPS alongside th« S.H.B. Godowas yesterday were: Fternsea 44-45: Stan Melfo (Sheers Wharf); Orestes 38-39; Patroclus 36-37; Aeneas 31-32; Burnside 2728; Eumaeus 25-26; Taluel 21-22-Benwyvia 19-20; Bellerophon 15-16'; Olenartney 13-14; Benton« 8-9-Pres Monroe 6-7; Agulhas (C?oa'l Plant); Marine Snapper 4-544 words
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Advertisement1159 1950-12-20 14 MANSFIELD tfc CO. LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) OLOE FUNNEL UNE m Carrier's option to proceed via other ports to lead and dttchsrae came SAILINGS t. LIVERPOOL, CLASCOW LONDON CONTINENTaI *olfn Due Sails P. Sham Psnang Acnras foi Cenoa. London H and Hamburg C. 11/32 Dee. 1# Dee. 20/21 Dee. 22/211,159 words
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Advertisement381 1950-12-20 14 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA CEYLON. INOIA. ICYPT and MEDITERRANEAN PORTS score Vhim fenang Pret. Monroe Cdni. g/» Sails 21 Dec. M/?! Mt. Oavis 24/2» Dec. JO/J1 Oec. 1/2 Ja«. Pres. Bachan.n JO Oee./S lan. 6/7 |aa. 8/9 lan Prei. Harding 15/20 |an. 21/22 |a«. 21/24381 words
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Advertisement471 1950-12-20 14 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINCS FROM SCANDINAVIA/UK. /CONTINENT: Spore P. S"ham Penang Selandia for Saigon Bangkok 27-29 Dec. 25-26 Dec. 21-24 Oec. ..Wi tll S "5 n L* 8 fl kl 12-ll|an. 11-11 |an. 10-10 lan. "India" for Bangkok, Manila, H XK n i Kob#& okoh m 10 fan. -2 Feb.471 words
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Advertisement692 1950-12-20 14 McAUSTER CO.. LTD. T.l.phona No. S9M. EI.IEEM4N BUCKMAU KLAVENESS LIMB tO tf 2SJL'- MAV a **TWMP, LOS ftftCELR. SAt> PXANCISCO and #n?TT« f *!L* HAMtUBX PORTLAND SEATTLI VANCOUVfR rt^fi.'" 1 Ac^tln. e^^ Cent,., G Sou,* 11 CITY OF LIVERPOOL ipote r SUNNTVIIi.i "'"i-ii .i/iftr,, „/,to, ...sp,- HKr an s c692 words
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456 1950-12-20 15 UNIFIED EDUCATION SERVICE FOR S'PORE RECOMMENDED A UNIFIED Education Service for Singapore, with men and women teachers treated on an equal basis, is recommended by the Select Committee on Schemes of Service in a report to the Legislative Council this morning. But the Committee rejects Normal training as a basic456 words
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Article158 1950-12-20 15 UMTI1 parity for men and Vf women in the I'nified Education Service, there need be only one salary scale for both sexes, says the Select Committee, since appointment to the Service will be selective and the same standard will be enforced for men and women members. "We158 words
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Article209 1950-12-20 15 FIRST reaction by teachers to the proposal for a unified education service for Singapore as recommended by the Select Committee in their report presented to the Singapore Legislative Council yesterday, is one of keen disappointment. A group of teachers told the Straits Times last night: "The209 words
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Article87 1950-12-20 15 A sudden increase In the number of capital offences in Singapore in the latter half of this year is likely to cost the Government $4,500 more in legal fees. In a report to the Legislative Council yesterday, the Finance Committee says that, an estimated 17 further87 words
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Article40 1950-12-20 15 Charged In the Singapore Second Police Court yesterday with attempting suicide by taking caustic soda, a 15-year-old Hockchew girl. Ding Moy Kung, said that she had mistaken the soda for sugar. The case was postponed to Dec. 28.40 words
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Article183 1950-12-20 15 QRANTS in aid, on account of entertainment duty, have been approved by the Finance Committee of the Singapore Legislative Council for the Singapore Amateur Football Association, Singapore Musical Society and Singapore Repertory Theatre. A supplementary vote of $50,000 to dear the advance account and provide183 words
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Article, Illustration41 1950-12-20 15 mi vr \tfs from India an d Pakistan chat happily at the S£tum«UrTconVrenc c in New Zealand From lift- ShrT R X Sidvha (India); Seth Govind-Das (Ind'a); Mr MH Gaidar (Pakistan); and Shrl C. C. Shah (India).41 words
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Article, Illustration24 1950-12-20 15 MR P. F. de SOUZA (left). Singapore parliamentary conference in New Zealand .with Viscount Alexander from Britain and Mr. L. A. Rajapakse, Cey loir24 words
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Article355 1950-12-20 15 Free Press Staff Reporter IN the Unified Education Service recommended by the Select Committee on Schemes of Service to the Singapore Legislative Council yesterday, allowances are proposed for masters in charge of major subjects in secondary schools. These would be at the same rates as for355 words
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Article268 1950-12-20 15 'ABOLISH NORMAL TRAINING' ARRANGEMENTS should be made lor the abolition of Normal training In Singapore as soon as possible, recommends the Select Committee on Schemes of Service in a report to the Legislative Council yesterday. The committee, which recommends full-time training in the Teachers' Training College, and rejects Normal training268 words
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Article168 1950-12-20 15 rpHE South-East Asia Muslim conference, sponsored by the All Malaya Muslim Missionary Society, to take place in Singapore on Dec. 24 and 25, will be attended by more than 30 delegates from the Federation of Malaya Sumatra, the Philippines and Singapore. The Mufti of Johore, His168 words
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Advertisement198 1950-12-20 15 j r jimtm'l WT\ LA5T s SHOWS J Usual Screening Tlmei A.OO— 6.30 9.30 RICHARD WIDMARK* I I i PAUL DOUGLAS FROM TOMORROW AND ALL THROUGH THE X MAS HOUDAYS MF fiiu>n*noN o* ALL-PRIZE WINKING COLORINGS in the Schools "Treasure Island" Color Contest Will JKjHS.HAYED IN THE LOBBY FROM TODAY198 words
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Advertisement205 1950-12-20 15 C^^^t TODAY I BACK 1O NORMAL HMJfco 11 a.m.— 1.45— 4.15— 6.45— 9.30 p.m. MIGHTIEST OF Mil WESTERN ADVENTURES! IfIHH FURROW «oouc«» PraducM by MR EPSTEIN .Directed by John f»rrow BIG CHRISTMAS ATTRACTION/" tVERYBODYS WAITING FOR THEIR NEW MUSICAL! I iLiiiAyiw>ir~ OPENS TODAY I 1 .45-4.15-6.45- 9.30 p.m. I a205 words
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728 1950-12-20 16 JACK FINGLETON - COMPTON LIMPS AS SECOND TEST NEARS JACK FINGLETON By MCC Force Draw After Bad Start Exclusive To The Straits Times SYDNEY, Tuesday AFTER being forced to follow on. the M.C.C. scoring 187 runs in 285 minutes, plodded today to a colourless draw against the Australian Eleven It was the poorest728 words
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Article82 1950-12-20 16 From Our Staff orrespon.'rnl PENANG, Tues pENANG who need only two points to enter the H M S. Malaya Rugby nnal selected a strong team to meet Selanpor at Kuala Lumpur this Saturday me team is: Year.g Kar phong; J. P. Hoare. Pl.'Lt. R DA. SmiUi,82 words
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Article85 1950-12-20 16 Al SI KALIAN XI: SJ« l»0«Hh m M.C.C. —lit Mmpien k King Bni.nrH.lfbH-.i1,, 4? B*d«r c H askst k MM,, .W" 7 s.*.": L/^, kWalk" B»rry not oat i Extras' 17 I -HI .."mi MCC—-SO. INNS. Mmp^oß tkw MilKr ShFPMrd k Riot ...I'.'. »f«i aot oil rnmplon c Lantfej85 words
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136 1950-12-20 16 From Oar Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUK, Tue« |J»WO brothers met in the singles final of the Selangor Chinese Kecreation Club tennis tournament this evening. Loke Yailc Heng. the younger of the two, beat Lolce Yaik Kwai 4-6. 6-0, 6-4. After losing the first set136 words
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86 1950-12-20 16 ,-^r, KUALA LUMUR. Tnes pERAK MALAYS, with eight SUte hockey players In their side— are confident of winning the Malay Quadrangular Hockey tournament which is to be played in Kuala Lumpur during the Christmas holidays. The other States are Nwri Sembilan, Selangor and86 words
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Article45 1950-12-20 16 JOHORE En g^ TU Co^?e AT be. T t Ue tu «f Pahat Govt. En«ll,h School by four games to one in their badminp!").?* P 8yed ni ht Batu Bpst of the matches was the third »«e «M names lint):45 words
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Article39 1950-12-20 16 LONDON. Tue«. Yesterday* F.A. Cup 2nd Round second replay saw Bristol Rovers beat GilUngham by 2-1 at Tottenham Hotspun ground Bristol Rovers are now at home to Aldershot in th» third round on January 6 Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Article151 1950-12-20 16 From Our SUIT Correspondent IPOH, Tues. A HAT-TRICK by centreforward Kam Yoke was a feature of yesterday's league hockey tie, between AngloChinese School and PCRC "A" on the padang. The schoolboys, who won three one, now head the league table and are three points151 words
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444 1950-12-20 16 QF all the newcomers seen on the Penang track this morning, Oewar (late Scatterpin), a good-look-ing two-year-old by Lighthouse 11, was easily the most impressive. With Ted Harper astride, Dewar outeprinted Mr Tin in a rousing three-furlong trial in 38 1-5 seconds. Mr.444 words
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121 1950-12-20 16 K.L. LOSES CHUA ENG CHENG TO SINGAPORE From Onr SUIT Correspondent KUALA M'MPL'R, Tues. CELANGOR'S all-round sportsman. Chua En* Cheng left KuU Lumpur last night for Singapore to take up a new appointment in the Colony. Eng Cheng's departure has robbed Selangor of a fine hockey player and cricketer. He121 words
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Article127 1950-12-20 16 JTNOLISH Collegef JoboTe I&Sru, beat Government English School. Batu Pahat, in their annual Rugby match by twelve points (four tries) to five <a goal; yesterday at B&tu Pahat. The College forwards were faster, but the local ttireequarters were good eany in the game. Batu Pahat mLssed127 words
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Article23 1950-12-20 16 SINGAPORE Teach^^am^'co,. O wound up their hockey tour in Penang yesterday. by hoMlne Penang Recreation Club to a one-ail cona session.23 words
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Article53 1950-12-20 16 RIGBV: Army v RAF, Chanfi; Anderson School (Ipoh) St. Andrew*. School, Woodsrtlle; St'C v Chasers. Padanr. HOCKEY: SHA k.o. tonrner (2nd round) SCRC f Khalaa Asm., St. George's Road; frlendlies— Anderson School (Ipoh) t Rafflra Inst.. RI ground: Victoria Irui (^LZ VI< torU School, VS troand; REME t53 words
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Article445 1950-12-20 16 JRIGGER, one of the season's top flight threeTrigger's two victories at Ipoh earlier In the month were flawless performances and I think he will measure up to top class requirements Looking a picture of fitness Trigger with Noel Healey astride, took the eye445 words
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Article, Illustration130 1950-12-20 16 GERMAN heavyweight boxer WUaoa Kohlbrechor starta to roll off the canvas on to spectators' lapo. Throngs the referee's legs la seen Gene (Tiger) Jones. American heavyweight from New Jersey, also o n Ms way out of tho ring. The two boxers nearly knocked thesaselTea eat laAP - 130 words
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Article113 1950-12-20 16 PERTH, Tue». T AN Edwards became the first batsman to icore a century In each Innings of a first class match for West Australia when he made 105 today in the Sheffield Shield game against Queensland. Today's effort which lasted two hours 50 minutes and IncludedReuter; Reuter-AAP - 113 words
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Article54 1950-12-20 16 The Royal Singapore Golf Club's December Mixed Foursomes Competition was played on Sunday afternoon and resulted in a win for Col. and Mrs. C. H. Tarver (42— «y«=33»4). Other cards returned were: Lt Col. Mrs. N. de C. Y. Yotland (45— 11% =33%)); Mrs. H. L. Haigh P.54 words
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Article69 1950-12-20 16 From Oar Staff torrtipond.nt rpHREE team»— Penang. Selangor J. and p n a g Bluei-wIII compete la tta* Psnanc Polo Olub'« Chr "i mM Tournament To "be M.ivi hli c u r rad for vr <, T' X ii UrM i?* th< tw d *l«69 words
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Article404 1950-12-20 16 FOUR O'CLOCK MAY HOT &l £HAMJPION stayer Four O'clock ha/iJSln'been !u J?u "f 1 0 I**"1 task of shoulderint 10 st. 2 Ib. in the Christmas Cup over a mile and 110 yards at Penang on Saturday. Trainer Chum Wadsworth has not made any declaration404 words
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Article56 1950-12-20 16 "pHE Muslim Recreation Club, Singapore, at a nretin* held recently, have elected the following as office-bearers for 1951. President. Mr. Hyd-r Ismail Tyebkhan: vice-presidents. Messrs. P. 8. Mohamed Sharlff and A. If. Abu BRkir: secretary. Mr. M. E. Fakir Mohamed: sports secre- > tary, Mr. A. S. Mohanvd56 words
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Miscellaneous42 1950-12-20 16 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY. 7.45 a.m. <8.3) an* •-04 p.m. (7.8); 1 47 a m (4 flf and 2.38 p m i2 9< TOMORROW: 8.27 a.m. (8 «V, and 9 59 p m (8.1): 2.41 a.m. (4 9) and 3.25 p m. (2.3).42 words
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