The Straits Times, 20 January 1951
1951-01-20
1
12
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/straitstimes
The Straits Times
-
Title Section18 1951-01-20 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 184S TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1951. PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
-
Article360 1951-01-20 1 100,000 Reds Pulled Back To Manchuria TOKYO, Friday. IJNITED Nations troops re-occupied burntout Wonju, in central Korea, today, while (he Chinese Nationalists reported that one of the two Chinese Communist field annies more than 100,000 men had been pulled back into Manchuria. Strong patrols spent lastUP - 360 words
-
240 1951-01-20 1 GUNMEN KILL DETECTIVE, STEAL PISTOL TWO Chinese gunmen who shot and fatally wounded Detective-Corporal Yap Beng Teck, of the Singapore C.1.D., outside the house of his second wife in Fraser Street early yesterday escaped with his revolver. Yap was getting into his car when ne was shot through the head240 words
-
171 1951-01-20 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. UEAVY rain in South Malaya and floods on the lino forced day mail trains between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur to turn back today. The Singapore to Kuala Lumpur train was turned back at Bekok, in Johore, while171 words
-
Article193 1951-01-20 1 Nehru Says 'No' To U.S. Demand PARIS, Frl. MR. Nehru today rejected the American demand to brand China an aggressor in Korea He said: "It would be .serious. It would signify an end 'o negotiations and that miiol be avoided." In an interview with the ng newspaper FrancTireur, he saidReuter - 193 words
-
Article, Illustration36 1951-01-20 1 Singapore— Then Off To War Front SOME of the 200 French troop reinforcements for Korea and Indo-China who passed through Singapore yesterday in the lines La Marseillaise look at the Singapore skyline. Straits Times pictu re.36 words
-
Article143 1951-01-20 1 UK ENVOY TO CHINA MA Y LEA VE LONDON, Fri. TT was reliably reported today that Britain was "seriously considering" the possibility of withdrawing her diplomatic representative from Peking. It was emphasised that no decision was made yet and the British Government wants "time to .think it out," but theUP - 143 words
-
Article30 1951-01-20 1 NEW DELHI, Fri.— lndia, facing a serious shortage of food grains, has decided to cut the ration throughout the country by a quarter. It was learned today.— Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
-
Article157 1951-01-20 1 HANOI, Friday. ITSUALLY reliable American sources here said today they understood the French High Command in Indo-China had asked the United States for an aircraft carrier for the Tongking front. But they understood the American view was that aft aircraft carrier was not essential, andReuter - 157 words
-
Article51 1951-01-20 1 The Commanding Officer of the Malayan Scouts, Lt.-Col. (Mad Mike) Calvert, left Singapore yesterday by QEABOAC for Cairo on undisclosed business. A spokesman of OHQ FARELf. said that; Colonel Calvert would only be away for a short time. His trip la in connection with the Malayan Scouts51 words
-
Article26 1951-01-20 1 HAIFA. Frl Telegraph workers whose wage strike has kept Israels only submarine cable Idle for nearly a month returned to wort: today. Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
-
Article340 1951-01-20 1 ELECTIONS TO COUNCIL TPHE Singapore Progressive Party yesterday named A six of their nine candidates for the Legislative Council elections on April 7. They are Mr C. C. Tan for the Tanglin electoral district, Mr. Thio Chan Bee for Balestier, Mr. John Lay cock for340 words
-
Article93 1951-01-20 1 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON. Fri. THE fact that although Bombardier Stewart wa.s arrested last October at Malacca on a murder charge and no word seeped through to the outside world until now, "because the local Chief of Police shut down on the news on the ground93 words
-
58 1951-01-20 1 TAIPEH. Fri. THE Chinese Communists are organising "volunteer" troops to fight for the Vietminh. the China Union Press alleged in reports published here today. Two thousand five hundred "volnnteers" organised by the Kwangtung Governor. Yeh Chlen-ying, are enroute to Indo-China, the agency asserted. Others wereReuter; Reuter-AAP - 58 words
-
Article89 1951-01-20 1 COLOMBO, Fri. THE Commonwealth Consultative Committee will meet here on Feb. 12 to review progress and consider further action under the sixyear Colombo Plan for cooperative economic development In South and SoutnEast Asia. The meeting will be on an "omcial level." it was announced here today.Reuter - 89 words
-
Article66 1951-01-20 1 CAPETOWN, Fri.~Mr. Jacobus O. N. Strauss, Gen. Jan Smuts' successor as leader of the United Party, today tabled a motion of censure on the Prime Minister, Dr. Daniel Malan's Government. Mr. Strauss demanded in his motion that, in view of the grave international situation, the GovernmentReuter - 66 words
-
Article130 1951-01-20 1 From Our staff Correspondent IPOH, Fri. AN inquiry will be held tomorrow at 9.30 a.m. at the Kong Hon Chinese School at Pusing to determine whether collective punishment should be imposed on the inhabitants of Pusing^ where the Resettlement Officer, Mr. David White, was killed130 words
-
Article44 1951-01-20 1 R.A.F. Auster planes which were to have taken off yesterday to help identify the wreckage of the plane believed to be the Singapore Standard's Dakota, were all grounded due to bad weather. The plane has been missing since last Saturday.44 words
-
Article17 1951-01-20 1 BELGRADE. Fri.—Yugoslavia today decided to end the state of war with Austria.— Reuter.Reuter - 17 words
-
Article230 1951-01-20 1 Colony paper loses licence 'THE printing press A licence of the Melayu Raya Press, where the Malay daily. Melayu Raya, of Singapore, was being printed was withdrawn yesterday The action was taken under the Printing Press Ordinance which empowers the Colonial Secretary in his discretion to withdraw suci licence The230 words
-
Article33 1951-01-20 1 MANILA. Frl. -Five children were killed and another was injured seriously today when a bomb underneath a fence post where they were playing exploded near Bamban, In Tarlac province. -U.PUP - 33 words
-
Article33 1951-01-20 1 DALLAS. TEXAS. Fri. Chinese Reds and North Koreans have refused to recounise the Red Cross and it > international prisoner of war agreement, a high Red Cross official declared. A P33 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement123 1951-01-20 1 I I Wl WaP Here-x a Splendid j^^-- Hot Weather Drink f^jjCf AIM RH C 1 drink for (he hoi days ta Ovaltine' mixed cold, (c ha> a tempting, creamy flavour all ita own, and wendf a wave ot refreshing coolnesa through tha bod* oo ihc wjrmeat day. by haloing123 words
-
Advertisement54 1951-01-20 1 fl||[E-[Dlj|sc OUR first Rothmaus De Luxe Virginia X will* introduce you to cigarette whose excellence has made it a tradition in j\ London's most fashionable homes, J) hotels and clubs. /y DE LUXE I VIRGINIA HNCATOU $l.lof<M-Soi »»«.f.r M KDEAATION $X-H If *0| Ma. far at MADI IN LONDON IT54 words
-
-
Article316 1951-01-20 2 Of U.K. Wave Of Illness LONDON, Fri. INFILUEN2A is spreadi- ing tshrouish London and the west and' south of England while new cases on a lesser scale are also being reported in the north, where the New Year epidemic started. The virus> a comparatively mild florm which has nevertheless claimedReuter - 316 words
-
Article, Illustration26 1951-01-20 2 fiV-CSAt 9ctf»Ui. WJtuiarfijata, Gotumanditig. Genera*, of tit» Siamese Aunty's Flint Corps drfgjtt), and Mai-G«n. Swat SMwiiuiffafcom, Chinf of SH«nal» who> have been visittne Korea.— 4.P. piotase.26 words
-
Article37 1951-01-20 2 HONGKONG, Fri. A Chinese-owned ship. Tachungshan, operating out of Hong Kong and flying the British flag was finea UKS6O.OOO at Swatow by a Communist court for failins; to discharge her cargo at T.sinetao.— A.P.AP - 37 words
-
Article137 1951-01-20 2 MANILA, Friday. TiEE Philippine Army reported: a surprise 1 attack on six Communist Hukbalahap leaders when, they werfr meeting to plan defence against lac Government's dtivte to cliear the rebels from central and northern. Luzon. One Huk commander was killed' and the remainder. Including137 words
-
Article62 1951-01-20 2 PAHIS, Fri. Traffic through the Suez Canal in November, dropped below the record set the month before^ the Canal Company announced yesterday. Ships totalling 7.158,000 tons net passed through, 5.5 percent less than In October. The company reported that ships flying the British flag showed the biggest62 words
-
Article94 1951-01-20 2 H.K.may get 'preference' HOI9G KO/f, Fri. Tk/§R: B, G. A. Crimwood, lrl Hong Kong Government representative in, London, tvtio is on a six-week visit to the Colony, told Chinese manufacturers that the London Customs were considering granting special Imperial preference for Hong Kong cotton yarn piece-goods and knitting products. Mr.Reuter - 94 words
-
Cable Flashes
-
217 1951-01-20 2 THE law has- failed in its attempts to control the illegal sale of liquor in the back portions of coffee-shops fit Rangoon and has now de«id*d to licence- such- shops. When the licences were ■ssued it was dlsaovered that Rangoon alone housed 1.400 "coffee-flhopa"217 words
-
-
Article, Illustration23 1951-01-20 2 I MISS BLMfeBB Paten, secretary to Bernard Shaw for 30 years, w.lO him written a book about the dramatist. Reuter picture.Reuter - 23 words
-
Article72 1951-01-20 2 THE HAGUE, Friday. TIIE International' Court of Juntuie uaa "take, no notice" of tile compla n t and: motion sent ta it "on hehalf. or the people of X ores'' by Mr. *****17 Mamrick, a San Antonio, Texas, lawyer, a Court spokesman said here today. The72 words
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement472 1951-01-20 2 BY OROBR OP rHH ('HtBF F.KGINB8R, Gl«); FAP3LF Trvnim we*. om/Rxctits/Sd w 1 T.nd>rs are invited for the rspprox. 5,61 fl lb» Electrolux Reiriferator C:!binrt, Broom Wade Air Comprf*sor (Huston Engine i, and 3 Oil Pump S*K wliich m«y be viewed at and Tender Forms obtained from ESBD., Alexandra Ro-fd.472 words
-
Advertisement357 1951-01-20 2 SINGAPORE CHfltHSE LAUNDRY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION The pubMe is hereby informed that due to the increase of cost of all wnshlhj? materials, a Conference of Members was held on the 18th January 1951. and a derision is reached hereby to increase the price for the laundering of clothings. With effect from357 words
-
Advertisement624 1951-01-20 2 B6ARD 1. Tenders are Invited from Bona Pld& General Contnrtors for the construction of 2 Senior Officers Houses Malacca 2. Tender forms and particulars may be obtained, and plans and specifications may be seen, at the office of the architects, Messrs Booty and Edwards, 2 Ampang Road. Kuala Lumpur 3.624 words
-
Advertisement379 1951-01-20 2 HaVgettlng MP fiotune yourself in ten years -J/^s Baldness is bound to overtake you unless f you do something tostop falling hair now. \y Andyou ran do something to stop it. Hair rj' jf falls out because it i» starved out y^^, 3 starved of the natural foods on \Z*/^379 words
-
-
Article336 1951-01-20 3 12-Nation Plan To Be Reworded LAKE SUCCESS, Friday. THK Asian-Arab group of nations sponsoring Korean tease-fire proposal were among United Nations delegations actively considering today what t'» do next in view of the Chinese Communist Government's reply to the Political Committee's peace formula. The group was understood to haveReuter; AP; UP - 336 words
-
Article, Illustration27 1951-01-20 3 tiUitOW BUIDGE being: burned by United Nations troops during their retreat in Korea. Despite this handicap, the Communists poured across the river in close pursuit. A.P. picture.AP - 27 words
-
Article, Illustration39 1951-01-20 3 X L. H. LAMB who has »m appointed British li.4ij.-e d'Affairrs at Peking. He has spent most of the p.<st 30 years in China and was British Minister to Chiang Kai-shek from 194" to I!<49 Reuter pictureReuter - 39 words
-
Article81 1951-01-20 3 LONDON. Fri. •THE Chinese Foreign Minister, Mr. Chou EnI ed yesterday another yarning to the United Nations that actions taken without Communist China's participa!un will be •illegal, null and In a telegram to U.N. headMr. Chou said: Any resolutions passed by the United Nations Economic CommissionReuter - 81 words
-
Article45 1951-01-20 3 NEW YORK. Fri. Macys, one of the world's largest department stores took fulll vertisements in newspapers yesterday to tell the people to stop buying so much. It said it feels '•.strongly that there should be controls placed across the board.! 1 UP.UP - 45 words
-
133 1951-01-20 3 WASHINGTON, Friday. TME United States is planning for a U5540,000,000 L to U5560,000,000 military aid progiamme for Formosa to bolster the Nationalist defence against an attack from Red China, Administration officials reported today. The officials speculated that the final programme might be biggerUP - 133 words
-
Article22 1951-01-20 3 WASHINGTON, Fri.— Three vacancies are to be filled on Congress's Un-Ame-rican Activities Committee. More than 100 Congressmen have applied.— A.P.AP - 22 words
-
Article182 1951-01-20 3 PHILADELPHIA, Friday. yHE Mobilization Director Mr. Charles E. Wilson, A has called for a vast, long-range defence effort by all Americans to make this nation and its allies "the strongest aggregation of power on earth". When we reach that status, that is theAP - 182 words
-
Article72 1951-01-20 3 LONDON, Fri. rpHE Brussels Treaty Organisation announced yesterday that the Chiefs-of-Staff of the Western European Army have approved an inter-Allied training programme. The announcement said the prime requirement of the programme is that each army should understand the methods and problems of the other allied armiesAP - 72 words
-
Article101 1951-01-20 3 KURE. Fri.— The court martial trial of R.A S C driver Robert Fargie was dramatically interrupted today when the prosecution announced it was rushing a Korean policeman across from Taegu by air to give evidence. Fargie, a 29-year-old reinforcement, is facing a general court martial of fiveReuter; Reuter-AAP - 101 words
-
Article37 1951-01-20 3 AUCKLAND, Fri— New Zealand is now free to sell 10 per cent of its exportable butter and cheese to countries outside the United Kingdom, under an agreement with the British Ministry of Food. AP.AP - 37 words
-
Article, Illustration48 1951-01-20 3 A CHINESE FAMILY in Sydney shared the first prime of 1 10.000 in a recent New South Wales State lottery. The ticket was held in the name of Norman Shang who shared the prize with his mother, two s'sters, and a brother. A.P. picture.AP - 48 words
-
Article150 1951-01-20 3 WASHINGTON. Fri. •pHE U.S. Air Force yesterday announced it Is calling at once some 150,000 reserves and National Guards to active duty. A quick build-up to 971,000 men is the aim. And on Capitol Hil'., Major General Lewis B. Hersney. Selective Service Director,Reuter-AAP - 150 words
-
145 1951-01-20 3 TRIPOLI, Fri. National Congress (Tripolltanlan) members of the Libyan National Assembly, which Is preparing a constitution for the country when it becomes self-governing on Jan. 1, 1952, have been told by their party executive to resign from the Assembly, under threat of expulsion from theReuter - 145 words
-
Article270 1951-01-20 3 Strikes Sweep Italy ROME, Fri. fOMMUNIST leaders called lightning general strikes throughout Italy yesterday in the wake of a Sicilian demonstration against Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower in which one person was killed and 33 injured. But Gen. Eisenhower went calmly about his conferences with Italian officials and the first CommunistAP; UP - 270 words
-
Article29 1951-01-20 3 HELSINKI, Fri.— Premier Urho Kekkonen's new fourparty coalition Government annourced yesterday a sixpoint programme aimed at stabilizing Finland's ::conomy and fostering friendly relations with Russia.— UP.UP - 29 words
-
187 1951-01-20 3 LONDON, Friday. 'THE South African Minister of the interior. Dr. 1 T. E. Donges, called on the democracies yesterday to "receive into their fold" Germany, Spain and Japan to strengthen the line-up against Communism. "A settlement with Germany and Japan should be concluded with theUP - 187 words
-
Article96 1951-01-20 3 REDS 'INVADE' WEST BERLIN BERLIN, Fri.— Soviet and French Army officers met in Berlin, yesterday for talks on Russian occupation of a German estate in the French sector. On the extreme northern tip of Berlin, armed French and Russian soldiers confronted each other across a muddy water-logged lane with ordersReuter - 96 words
-
Article37 1951-01-20 3 GIBRALTAR, Fri Ships of the United States nth Fleet under the command of Vice Admiral John J. Ballentine aboard the cruiser Newport News, began arriving at Gilbraltar today and will stay until Jan. 23— Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement80 1951-01-20 3 KOLOK inked ribbons or lasting quality for use on all typewriters and other office machines. ATTRACTIVELY packed in vacuum tins to retain the original freshness under all conditions. KOLOK have been famous for their TYPEWRITER, PEN. and PENCIL Carbons since 1904, and to-day throughout all branches of modern business, they80 words
-
Advertisement146 1951-01-20 3 /"*> Uis Saturday.,, even if you are dining quietly at home the occasion merits a pleasant glass or two of Penfolds Burgundy "good wine needs no bush" so we'll only add that Penfolds isn't at all expensivei JT lAI39UCC COLD STORAGE Singapore Civ.l Storage Co.. Ltd. Haig SCOTCH WHISKY has146 words
-
-
Article237 1951-01-20 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Frl 'THE Malayan Indian A Congress is to make radical changes in its policy. For three years the Congress has not co-operated with Government in council affairs and several members have been expelled for taking part in council work. Mr. K.237 words
-
Article36 1951-01-20 4 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Fri. While a patient in Lanadron Estate hospital, Panchor. Muar, Vellareddy, a 65-year> old labourer, hanged himself. The Muar Magistrate recorded a verdict yesterday of suicide by hanging.36 words
-
Article36 1951-01-20 4 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Fri. Johore Bahru Town Board deferred decision on changing the status of the Board to that of a town council. Members, wanted time to study the nance.36 words
-
Article37 1951-01-20 4 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Frl Dr. Buus Hansen, head of the Scandinavian team carryIng out a BCG campaign in Malaya leaves for Malacca on Sunday to conduct the drive in Malacca and Seremban.37 words
-
Article72 1951-01-20 4 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Fri. T>ENANG police have released three men detained on Tuesday evening following the shooting of a taxi driver Leong, at Heintze Estate, Tanjong Bungah. The men were held for interrogation after three men had fired at Neoh ichile he was buying72 words
-
Article, Illustration36 1951-01-20 4 JOHN AND JANE, children or Mr. Bromley-Davenport of Singapore, were among the KLM Constellation passengers who spent two hours at Butterworth when weather caused it to land there on Wednesday.— Straits Times picture.36 words
-
Article222 1951-01-20 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. ANOTHER two bandits have been killed and six A wounded in the Federation, the police communique reported tonight. In one incident in the Kluang area of Johore, a security forces patrol crept up on 12 bandits in a222 words
-
Article63 1951-01-20 4 •PAN Eng Hal, was charged in the Singapore First Police Court yesterday with theft of $5,245 worth of goods from two shops. Glan Singh and Inderson and Co.. at Clyde Terrace on Thursday night. Tan was alleged to have taken 61 rolls of white cloth and 1563 words
-
Article103 1951-01-20 4 From Our Staff Correspondent MALACCA. Fri.— Two factfinding sub-committees of the Settlement Development Board have been formed. The first sut-co.nmlttee, Messrs. N. K. Bain. Mohd. Eusoff bin Manap. Mohd. Yunus bin Mohd, Din and Mohd Hussein bin Ibrahim, will invesigate the possibilities of the formation of a103 words
-
Article38 1951-01-20 4 From Our Own Correspondent GEMAS, Fri.— A 26-year-old woman, Lai Sum of Ayer Kunning South, was fined $150 or two months' simple Imprisonment at Gcmas, for possession of utensils for the manufacture of Intoxicating Honor.38 words
-
Article58 1951-01-20 4 ALOUD bang— like the report of a Kun startled passengers waiting to board a London-bound constellation at Kallang airport yesterday. It was caused by a threefoot neon bulb which slipped from its bolder and fell on the steps leading into the main hall. A Malay58 words
-
286 1951-01-20 4 SINGAPORE hotels are putting up their charges. Dearer food and household goods are said to be the reason. Some hotels are facing rises in salaries of the staff, too. One hotel manager complained that his overhead charges were becoming a problem due to the286 words
-
Article96 1951-01-20 4 EMPLOYEES of the Singapore Keppel Bus Company are demanding increased pay and better working conditions owing to the current high cost of living. They recently sent representatives to the Singapore Bus Workers' Union, which has agreed to take the matter up with the Company. The Company's96 words
-
Article59 1951-01-20 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Frl.— Giving him the benefit of the doubt Mr. A. P.- Jack acquitted and discharged Lim Boon Hua, a police agent, on two charges of extortion. It was alleged that Lim last August extorted $240 from Pua Bins: at59 words
-
Article94 1951-01-20 4 COUR Chinese who were alleged to have robbed a motor launch anchored behind the Beach Road Police Station of seven bags of shells, valued at $1,300, were charged in the Singapore First Police Court yesterday. They were Lim Cheng Ann, Ang Boon Pee, Ho Siu94 words
-
Article29 1951-01-20 4 From Our Own Correspondent KLUANG, Fri.— Mr. F. D. Marables, O.S.P.C. Kluang is to be transferred to Segamat and his place will be taken by Mr. Powell-Evans.29 words
-
Article28 1951-01-20 4 From Our Own Correspondent TELUK ANSON, Fri.—Zakariah bin Daud was fined $10 at Teluk Anson for failing to obtain an identity card for his son Yusoff.28 words
-
Article55 1951-01-20 4 From Our Own Correspondent X A J A N O. Fri.— The District Officer, Ulu Langat. Tuan Haji Abdul Aziz declared the new extension to the Berananß Malay Boys' School open before 1.000 Malay men, women and children. At a football match in the evening, Sepang NiltU defeated55 words
-
Article152 1951-01-20 4 UNEMPLOYMENT wa g definitely less last year In Singapore than in 1949. principally on account of absorption of labour in new Industrial works, factories and building schemes in the Colony, Mr. O. W. Davies, Commissioner of Labour, told tbe Straits Times yesterday. There was a152 words
-
Article48 1951-01-20 4 From Oar Own Correspondent Q E M A S, Frl.— Pines totalling $525 were imposed on 16 shopkeepers in Rembau for failing to display price and grade labels In English. Chinese, Malay and Tamil on bags of rationed commodities Two other shopkeepers were acrfuitted and discharged.48 words
-
204 1951-01-20 4 Development Chief Flying To London Talks On Speed-Up Jijß. Frank Macfadzean, Director of the Colonial Development Corporation in Malaya, is flying to London tomorrow for talks with Lord Reith, Chairman of the Corporation, on development projects in Singapore and the Federation. He will discuss ways and means of stepping up204 words
-
Article99 1951-01-20 4 From Our Own Correspondent IPOH, Fri. THE All-Malayan Co-opera-tors annual 14th conference at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce at Ipoh on Jan. 27 and 28 will discuss a request to the Commissioners for Co-operative Developments for permission to invest up to 10 per cent, of the reserve99 words
-
Article38 1951-01-20 4 From Our Own Correspondent IPOH. Fri. Ipoh's suburbs were "bombed" today with thousands of anti-bandit leaflets dropped by a lowflying R.A.F. Dakota. They fell in the Bentong, Menglembu, Pasir Puteh Lahat and Batu Gajah areas.38 words
-
Article36 1951-01-20 4 TAIPING. Fri.— A 48-year-old Indian Korran. was charged at Taiping with unlawful possession of six katis of scrap rubber, valued at $6. The case was postponed to Jan. 23. Ball at $500 was allowed.36 words
-
Article36 1951-01-20 4 From Our Own Correspondent T A I P I N G, Fri.— Raja Yeop Sharudin of the Land Office, Taiping, has been transferred to Selama as settlement officer and assistant collector of land revenue.36 words
-
179 1951-01-20 4 'UN. ARMY MUST HOLD PUS AN PERIMETER T*HE man who sent out to the world first news of A the invasion of South Korea, Mr. OH.P. King, formerly Seoul correspondent of the American news agency, Associated Press, said in Singapore yesterday: "It is very important that the United Nations hold179 words
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement175 1951-01-20 4 mACICg WHITE^ ii II V {lade in *isnauuul 'I SMAPOfif tfUAl* LUMPUB IPOH P£M#6 I "V %> The highest standard of home hygiene is assured by the use of Mansion,' the fine wax polish which gives such a quick brilliance and thoroughly cleans the surfaces of furniture, floors and linoleum.175 words
-
Advertisement330 1951-01-20 4 OPKNINC. TO-DAY! 3 Show* 3. 6.15 9.15 p.m. Paramount* FANCY PANTS starring Bob Hope in Technicolor— Tomorrow at 11 ajn.— Universal'! "CALAMITY JANE AND BAM BASS" in Technicolor REX -OHORE BAHRU Today 3 Shown 3.15 6.45 9.15 "MOW FOO VAN" (Mandarin) Atlantic Orrat World Today 3 Shows: 3—6.45 A 9.15330 words
-
-
Article385 1951-01-20 5 Buying Agency In Every Village In Federation THK Rural and Industrial Development Authority will develop mainly into a produce marketing and processing organisation, the RIDA Secretary and Executive Officer, Mr. J. M. Gullick, has informed UMNO Headquarters. Every village will have its produce Duying store385 words
-
Article, Illustration73 1951-01-20 5 NEARLY 400 PEOPLE were at Raffles Hotel last night at a farewell cocktail party to Mr. H. van der Laan, manager of the Netherland s Trading Society, Singapore (right) and Mrs. van der Laan, who leave on Monday for Holland on six months' holiday after which they return to Jakarta73 words
-
Article155 1951-01-20 5 Film Star's Tip For Joget Girls 7OGET MODERN" girls can learn a lot from the classical dances of India, Malay film star Roomai Nor said yesterday after paying a visit with his act: ess wife, Ssput Sarawak, to the Indian dancers. Lalitha and Padminl. The Indian dancing sisters and their155 words
-
Article49 1951-01-20 5 RUB3ER worth $15,000. alleged to have been illegally imported into the Colony, was yesterday seized by Singapore Marine police officers at Boat Quay. The rubber. 32 bags in all. was being unloaded into a lorry when the police party arrived. A man has been arrested.49 words
-
Article77 1951-01-20 5 The Governor has made the following appointments in the Special Constabulary (Reserve Unit) with effect from Jan. 1, 1951. Mr. A. L. M. Greig, Staff nt to be Chief Insoeotor; Mr. H. Marriott, Stuff Sergeant to be Chief Inspector: Mr. Palanianriy. Special Constable to be Chief77 words
-
Article26 1951-01-20 5 From Our Own Correspondent SEGAMAT, Fri. Baba Reddy. 20. was fined $10 by the Segamat Magistrate for blocking the road at Tenang with his car.26 words
-
Article20 1951-01-20 5 From Our Own Correspondent SITIAWAN. Fri.— The Rev. Shi Yeu Shau. has been transferred to Sitiawan.20 words
-
Article131 1951-01-20 5 TODAY HOCJBING EXHIBITION, VictorU Memorial Hall, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. BRITISH RED CROSS, Handicapped Children's Club cuting Katong Park. 10 a.m. to noon. CHINESE V.M.C.A., Selegit Road, body building. 4 p.m., basketball, 3 p.m., students' badminton tournament, 5.30 p.m. V.M.C.A., Orchard Road, chess club, 5 p.m.,131 words
-
Article177 1951-01-20 5 *hMR A. C. Willis, Assistant Superintendent of the Singapore Marine Hostel, and "a good friend of merchant seamen passing througn Siniapore" was buried ai Bldaarl'yesterday. The funeral was conducted by the E«v. R. J. Lloyds. Port Chaplain, and was largely attended by seamen and close fronds.177 words
-
Article201 1951-01-20 5 From Our Staff Correspondent SEREMBAN, Friday. -TWELVE surrendered bandits yesterday In 1 Seremban told the High Commissioner, Sir Henry Gurney, that they were willing to help the authorities, when he saw them at the Seremban Police Station. He met them while they were at their English201 words
-
Article200 1951-01-20 5 BAT A MEN STAGE STRIKE MORE than one hundred men and women employees of the Bata Shoe factory in North Bridge Road, Singapore, staged a lightning strike yesterday afternoon. The strikers submitted a four-point demand to the management on Thursday asking for a 40 per cent increase In the cost-of-living200 words
-
Article47 1951-01-20 5 I'rem Oar Own Correspondent TELUK ANSON, Fri. Awang bin Othman, charged at Teluk Anson with carrying a knife at Bagan Datoh without a permit, said: "It's unsafe to travel without a weapon." He was granted $50 bail and the case was postponed to Jan. 24.47 words
-
Article, Illustration62 1951-01-20 5 MISS M. E. df SOUZA, a teacher at Monk's Hill School. answering a question at the People's Brain Trust on Singapore housing in the Victoria Memorial Hall yesterday. The others in the picture are (from left): Mr. Francis Thomas. Mr. E. M. Fraser, Mr. A. P. Rajah and62 words
-
Article271 1951-01-20 5 THE Finance Committee of the Singapore Munici- pality is believed to have rejected a suggestion by the Public Utilities Committee to increase the charge for water for domestic purposes in the Municipal area by five cents to 60 cents. The committee has, however, agreed to increase the271 words
-
Article62 1951-01-20 5 The United States shipped out 4,420 torn of cream and centrifuge concentrate latex from the Federation and Singapore out of a total of 7,632 tons exported last month. Of the Malayan total exports, Singapore ocean shipments of latex were 4,099 tons. The United Kingdom absorbed 1,73462 words
-
Article42 1951-01-20 5 From Our Own Correspondent KAJANG, Fri. Three stallholders, Lam Chit Nam, Yong Sit Yok and Hia Kiew, were fined $5 at Kajang for causing obstruction by placing their goods for sale on the road in front of the Semenyih Market.42 words
-
Article, Illustration167 1951-01-20 5 rE first candidate from British Colonial territories to be selected for a Royal Air Force cadetsbip under the present system of recruitment is 20-year-old Lim Chin Seng, of Singapore, it was announced yesterday. Lim. who flew to England in November to appear before an167 words
-
Article236 1951-01-20 5 rpEN thousand people have visited the Homes of A Singapore Exhibition at the Victoria Memorial Hall in the past fortnight, estimates Mr. G. E. Magnay, assistant planning officer of the S.I.T. and The exhibition closes tomorrow. "This works out at one in a hundred for236 words
-
Article75 1951-01-20 5 r THE largest python ever to be sent to America will leave Singapore by air for a New York Zoo during the next two weeks. The python, which measures 28 feet, was caught near Sungei Patani, Kedah. It is at present at the headquarters of75 words
-
Article101 1951-01-20 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. T AST month, Security Forces killed 76 bandits and captured 21 armed persons, the highest total for one month since the Emergency started. Fifty-four bandits wore wounded but escaped. So far, 1,631 bandits have been killed. Police killed during the month, including special consatbles101 words
-
Article34 1951-01-20 5 SEGAMAT, Fri. Tang Sick Joo, aged 36, Tan Kee Liang, aged 39, and Tan Tal Chlah, aged 35; were fined $5 each In the Segamat Court for obstructing the road with34 words
-
Article64 1951-01-20 5 From Oar Own Correspondent BENTONO, Fri. Miss Khoo Kirn Thai, until recently of the Clifford School at Kuala Lipis. and Mr. Hue Chong Kin, an old boy »f the Anglo-Chinese School at Malacca, have Joined the staff' of the AnSio-Chine-stf at BwHong.' Mr. Tan Kirn Mit, formerly of64 words
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement198 1951-01-20 5 Like the artist we use skill in blending hrn We draw the finest whiskies from the famous l**ciilmihrM' Scottish distilleries and blend them together i *-«CS2^""fl. > in our own special way. The result is I Black White "—a perfect blend of Scotch, Mfl and a thoroughly good drink on198 words
-
-
Obituary26 1951-01-20 6 MRS WONG YEW LOONG passed ;i»ay on 20.1.50. Gone but not fi.ruotten by her three sons. Morris. Sunny, Raymond and adopted daughter Daisy Leong.26 words
-
546 1951-01-20 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Sat., Jan. 20, 1951. A Malayan Diploma starts off at the same salary as the Normal-trained teacher. While we may hope to see a larger inflow of holders of the Malayan Diploma in Pharmacy into commercial firms in the next ten years, it is most unlikely546 words
-
Article379 1951-01-20 6 We hear a gTeat deal in Singapore nowadays about the policy of promoting local-born men to the senior staff, but few outside Municipal circles have any clear idea as to what actually has been done so far. This is a pity, for the record is one of379 words
-
190 1951-01-20 6 Fifty Years Ago IN THE PENANG GARDENS (From the Straits Times of Jan. 18, 1901.) M R Stanley Arden, the Supeiintendent of experimental plantations in Federated Malaya, has sent n a report on recent ex■oeriences in Penang, Province Wellesley, and Perak in a recent visit. In Penang he met Mr.190 words
-
Article, Illustration9 1951-01-20 6 Phot ograph by C. A. Gibson-Hill. THE BEACH SEINE9 words
-
Article, Illustration1153 1951-01-20 6 Cynicus - Cynicus -By— rr is somewhat depressing that whenever the problems of education are discussed in this country, seventy per cent of the emphasis Is on teachers' salaries while the lack of > .school accommodation accounts for the most of the rest of the interest. Not that1,153 words
-
Article880 1951-01-20 6 *pHOSE of us who like to get off the beaten track and away from "the busy haunts of men" on Singapore Island will have a new beauty spot to visit if the Nature Reserves Bill is passed by the Legislative Council. The committee which drafted this Bill, and which880 words
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement707 1951-01-20 6 MALCOLM. At Bungsar Hospital on 18th Jan. '51. To Mnntnxet and Jack Malcolm, a daughter. ROBERTSON McISAAC. At K:-ndanR Kerbau Hospital on Jan. 18th to Rosemary, wife of Lt. Col. RclK-rtson-McIsaac, a son. TO "JUDY" <nee Dulcle Helena Tholeni. wile of Martin Offle, Malayan Education Service, a son. Roger Martin,707 words
-
Advertisement70 1951-01-20 6 TOP IM PRECISION! World Renowned. German I CIT7 BINUXIT LCI IMm Bx3o BINOCULARS Distinctive Features:— (1) Unrivalled for Resolution a« Details (2) No Colour Distortion, Higher Light Transmission and All Lens-surface* Anti-glare coated. (3) Highly built by the same Skilful Craftsmen and with the same Special Durable Material for Leica70 words
-
Advertisement23 1951-01-20 6 famous TIGER BALM collection Masterpiece of Distinction NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER FROM MONDAY 22nd JANUARY ***** (5 LINES) THE BEMERAL ELECTRIC CO., LTD. SINGAPORE23 words
-
-
Article493 1951-01-20 7 rol^< Threata^lii^Muraei^vase ALLEGATION 7 Cried: Don't, Don't'— Boy, 9 A NINE-YEAR-OLD boy alleged in the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday that he saw his father stabbing his mother as she lay on the ground and cried: "Don't, don't." Tan Yio Kiang, the boy, was giving evidence493 words
-
Article150 1951-01-20 7 ACSU MAY ASK FOR BIGGER COL PAY THE 7,000-strong Singapore Army Civil Service Union is likely to discuss a move for an increased cost-of-living allowance when 50 branch delegates attend a meeting of its Executive Council tomorrow The meeting is a routine one. but an A.C.S.U. spokesman said that, since150 words
-
Article71 1951-01-20 7 FOUR Chinese in the Geylanu ami of Singapore yesterday stole 15 identity cirds fr;:m schoolgirls traveling in a bos, ar.d from the v cupan.s of a shoemaker's iheuj in Lorong 28. The bus. belonging to the Chung Hwa Girls' School, npped and boarded by the men71 words
-
Article, Illustration34 1951-01-20 7 DETECTIVE CORPORAL Yap Beng Teck of the Singapore (M.I), who was shot by two Chines*- gunmen in Fraser Street early yesterday morning. He died an hour later at the General Hospital.34 words
-
Article60 1951-01-20 7 An elderly Chinese who went on board the Rajah Brooke while it was anchored in the Inner Roads on Jan. 5, slipped and fell into the hatch fracturing his skull. Yesterday, the Singabore Assistant Coroner, Mr. E. Ebert, returned a finding of death by misadventure at60 words
-
Article16 1951-01-20 7 Mr Anthony Baker has fcpen appointed to act as Assistant Comutroller of Income Tax, Singapore.16 words
-
Article58 1951-01-20 7 "It is people like you that make the work of the Police force difficult," Mr. P. Claque. Singapore Fourth Police Magistrate, yesterday told Sim Mong Yong, a hawker, who was fined $25 for road obstruction on three occasions. Fifteen other Chinese hawkers were fined $5 after pleading58 words
-
Article231 1951-01-20 7 MINISTER ISSUES WARNING •New Imperialism 1 BRITISH commonsense in Asia has created an association of free countries who are today firmer allies of Britain than they would ever have been if tied to her apron strings, said Mr. G. G. Ponnambalam. Ceylon's Minister of Industry, in a talk over' Radio231 words
-
111 1951-01-20 7 THE Singapore Police Force which has recently A been strengthened by the addition of 60 Harbour Board police officers, 30 Gurkhas and a number of other officers and men, faces an acute housing shortage. A police' spokesman told the Straits Times yesterday that that housing111 words
-
Article55 1951-01-20 7 piVE new cases of polio were reported in Singapore in the week ended Jan. 13. Throe of these cases were from the rural areas. The total number of deaths from all causes was 165; tuberculosis 19, convulsions 13, pneumonia 15, enteritis 16 and diphtheria 5. Births55 words
-
Article, Illustration37 1951-01-20 7 DETECTIVE INSPECTOR DCRUZ at the scene of yesterday's shooting of Detective- Corporal Yap Beng Teck by two Chinese gunm en. Yap died at the General Hospital two hours later. Straits Times picture.37 words
-
Article267 1951-01-20 7 "THREE women ana three men members of a x Brains Trust— were on their feet for an hour in the Victoria Memorial Hall last evening answering questions on Singapore housing. The Brains Trust consisted of Che Fatfcnah binte Haji Haron. president of the women's section267 words
-
Article66 1951-01-20 7 Chinese New Year greetings cards should be posted not later than 5.45 p.m. on Feb. 2 to ensure delivery by Feb. 5, it was announced in Singapore last night. All post offices in Singapore will be closed on Feb. 6 and Feb. 7. There will be66 words
-
Article47 1951-01-20 7 Charged In the Singapore Second Police Court yesterday with possessing a dagger at Lavender Street, Edgar Reginald, a 20-year-old Singhalese, said that it was a Scouts' knife and that he used it as a screw-driver. He was cautioned and discharged. No conviction was recorded.47 words
-
Article81 1951-01-20 7 rE Singapore Food Control Department yesterday said that selling sugar at blackmarket prices was illegal and people should not buy sugar except at retail shops which had Government licences. "As tone as people buy sugar from the blackmarket, the blackmarket will continue to exist," an official81 words
-
Article31 1951-01-20 7 The Singapore Anti-Tuber-culosis Association has received a donation of $6,41* representing the gross proceeds from the dance pogramme by Maudrene'a School of Dancing at the Victoria Theatre last month.31 words
-
Article414 1951-01-20 7 By Straits Times Reporter told you yesterday how the high cost of living affected the average Singapore wage-earner within the $80 and $110 monthly income group. Today I will tell you how it hits Mr. Average Man drawing between $150 and $250 a month,414 words
-
Article260 1951-01-20 7 Three Trios Delight In S'pore rE piano, the sweet, sharp violin and the fat little mellow cello make the most expressive trio of all musical instruments of the West. Noreen Stokes, Goh Soen Tioe and Louis Moyser reminded a large audience of this last night In the Victoria Memorial Hall.260 words
-
Article33 1951-01-20 7 X A J A N O, Prl. Haji Shariat binte Lebal. one of the first woman In her kampong to visit Mecca, has died at Kajang at the age of 79.33 words
-
262 1951-01-20 7 HANDKERCHIEF WITH 'R' IN MURDER FLAT DISCOVERY of a bloodstained handkerchief with the initial "R" in one corner was described at a Singapore inquest yesterday when a verdict of murder against unknown persons was recorded on three Chinese women found hacked to death in a Singapore flat. The women were262 words
-
Article, Illustration52 1951-01-20 7 TOUGH: "I have only a couple of teeth 1«- but let me at zem Nort' Koreans. I weel tear zem apart weeth my bare hands!" boasts 41-year-old Henri Roudjemaas, an Arab-French volunteer :\,r the Flench bafcalion fighting in Korea, at present in Singapore on the French liner La Marseillaise.— Straits52 words
-
Article80 1951-01-20 7 DLEADING guilty to a charge of offering a bribe of $3 to a police constable during a security check at the junction of Robinson Road and Cross Street, Lee Hee Siah aged 29, was fined $75, or three weeks' imprisonment, in the Singapore Second Police80 words
-
Article32 1951-01-20 7 The Governor has authorised the award of an Efflcic.it y Medal to L Sergeant A.J.B.' Dickson and Private C. Fitton, and an Efficiency Metial and Clasp "irporal Eulat b. Ibrahim.32 words
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement102 1951-01-20 7 S beau-decca] RADIO-GRAM.... << The Practical Achieveme.i of a Great Ideal NAN<t WM CO. I 103-105. SEIEG/E ROAD. SINGAPORE. 509 CHULIA STREET. PENANG 225, BATU ROAD, KUALA LUMPUR. ft THE TAVERN European Residential Hotel) (Open to Non Residents) ALL ROOMS ARE CONNECTED WITH TEL EXCHANCE Our CoiHem de Dames is102 words
-
Advertisement56 1951-01-20 7 I ANTI-SHRINK FABRIC g v Graf ton I M X H %Jv 9mk O9L« B I WOVEN STRIPED MAROCAIN 1 IN^ O J^:F 36" WIDE 3/60 P«r, i I Alii) (jKttlN 1 PRINTED CHIFFONELLE BLUE AND PINK 36" WIDE 2/80 per yd littte^ SINGAPORE M3^mWi9%9 the finest kerosene stove SUN56 words
-
-
396 1951-01-20 8 Ringleader' Of Riot Crowdl Gaoled For 6 Months A JAVANESE, Senordin bin Ahmad, 26, described as the "ringleader" of an unruly crowd of 40 Malays and Indian Muslims, whip during the December riots in Singapore tried to set free a man in the custody of the police was sentenced to396 words
-
Article27 1951-01-20 8 More than 150 tons of old American magazines and newspapers arrived in Singapore from New Orleans on the freighter Martin Bakke yesterday for pulping locally.27 words
-
Article106 1951-01-20 8 OVER 100,000 tickets of the million-dollar lottery toere sold in a fortnight in the Colony by the Singapore branch of the Malayan Chinese Association, the President, Mr. Chong Thutt Pitt, told the Straits Times yesterday. With a guaranteed value of $250,000 for the first prize,106 words
-
Article285 1951-01-20 8 47 WILL LOSE COUNCIL SEATS From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. pORTY-SEVEN seats in the Federal Legislative r Council will become vacant at the end of this month when Councillors, originally appointed in February, 1948, complete their term of three years on the council. The appointment of new Councillors285 words
-
Article79 1951-01-20 8 From Page Seven family budget last month was $430.40. He has two baby boys. "I cycle home for my tiffin." he said. "I have to pay more for less food now." "I am pawning my wife's jewellery and I still have my debt to pay off79 words
-
Article116 1951-01-20 8 What is the remody? They suggest 1. Form consumer committees in every Singapore district to check on food prices. Legislative Councillors and Municipal Commissioners can be appointed to head the committees. Any retailer in their district selling above control prices should b« reported at once and a heavy116 words
-
Article99 1951-01-20 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri.— An elderly Chinese woman. Chin Mun. was at Kuala Lumpur today acquitted of making a false report to the police. The magistrate said that when Chin Mun made her statements detective constables acted as interpreters and their interpretations could not be wholly relied on.99 words
-
Article42 1951-01-20 8 From Our O«n Correspondent B E N T O N G, Fri.— The office Qf the Pahang Chinese Affairs Department has been established at Bentong where the Chinese Affairs Officer is Mr. Chang Yaw Hong, a former English school teacher.42 words
-
Article252 1951-01-20 8 POLITICAL JITTERS IN RUBBER 'T>HE main features affecting the rubber market this week were continued Hong Kong support and the conflicting statements emanating from fche Prime Ministers' Conference and a bellicose Peking radio, says Lewis it Peat's weekly report, issued yesterday. After a hesitating opening the market gradually firmed on252 words
-
Article57 1951-01-20 8 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Fri. MR. Ng Sui Cam, who represented the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce on the Federal Legislative Council for the past three years, has declined renomlnation. He is resigning because oi pressure of work and ill health. The Chamber has nominated another representative57 words
-
Article, Illustration38 1951-01-20 8 WORKERS at the Bata Shoe factory in North Bridge Road. Singapore, staged a lightning strike yesterday afternoon. They refused to leave the building and stayed downstairs until a temporary settlement was reached. Straits Times picture.38 words
-
Article212 1951-01-20 8 A SCHOOL medical and dental clinic— first of its kind in Singapore at an approximate cost of $215,000, will be built next to the new SATA Tuberculosis Centre in Anson Road, Dr. W. J. Vickers, Director of Medical Services, said yesterday The building of the212 words
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement370 1951-01-20 8 II urn.. 145. 4.15, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. <^^ STRUGGLE TO THE "til iiV Bn*^^"™" nilDCfllT' HERBERT J. YATES presents 'vROCK ISLAND. "irN. TRAIL Picture i—»i^MMM»Miiiiiiiiii^ sumng FORREST TUCKER ADELE MARA ADRIAN BOOTH BRUCE CABOT NEXT CHANGE lALI 1U lA/AVMF ROUGHER, TOUCHER, I JwliTl WwMl Pit MORE ROMANTIC THAN EV»^370 words
-
Advertisement193 1951-01-20 8 Tbdjgri 9 ».m.: "BRIDE OF VE.NGEANCE" Tomorrow: 9 aan.; DAKOTA LIL" la Clnecolor DAILY 6-30-9.30 HERE IS STAR POWER Glenn Ford Valli Claude Rains Oscar Homolka Lloyd Bridges HERE IS STORY VALUE The dramatic unfolding of the loves, hates, hopes fears of 6 people a^L^LV \J t^^B ißr^t^^^B La^^T 4^r^-193 words
-
-
Page 8 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous193 1951-01-20 8 STRAITS TIMES CROSSWORD •c«m. uu a •oviih i* h-vt CROSSWORD No. 270 <•» prove, th« ruit 16 m£ Ult lociudo* numbw ot 1 I J 3 is 8 t. A man rrlei for ioralfocr* <•■ tpeciej 'J> JHCR«»- <»» mmmtmtsi x -m t*. Libyan p©" <T> TH H 11 H193 words
-
-
Article, Illustration13 1951-01-20 9 ....and it necessary, Mr. Gotandaban'bliputiya, «c II even drop the 'M ster 113 words
-
SATURDAY FORUM
-
236 1951-01-20 9 UNKNOWN COMMISSION: A COMPARISON ALL commodity prices are racing up daily. One finds it difficult to make ends meet. This is particularly so among estate Asian stalT, who are In a sort of no-man's-land. Negotiation for better conditions, with their employers' association, starred two years ago. An acceptable decision seems236 words
-
Letter61 1951-01-20 9 f\.\K type of trag-ciy which, 1 believe, can De avoided is cf children toiling into drains «nd being swept away. This happened to a th.cc yrar-old &irl ai Tanglin a s i ago, piiu a similar bi sfoftune befeil a two->«.ir-o!d t»ov a. A'exandra recently. Theae61 words
-
Letter47 1951-01-20 9 THE Singapore Government is paying its temporay officers the full rate of housing allowance, as accorded to its permanent employees, as Jruni July 1. 1950. Why is this privilege denied to the temporary employees in the Government of the Federation of Mahya? T. D. Singapore.47 words
-
Letter179 1951-01-20 9 I READ w.th great interest a report, headed "Provident Fund For All In Federation, in the Sunday Times of Jan. 14, because I am employed in a firm in which the provident fund system is one-sided. This means that the employer contributes on behalf of the employee179 words
-
Letter111 1951-01-20 9 YOUR columnist "Cecil Street" recently suggested that the nan'e Bukit Timah Hill could not have been derived from tin. I do not think that there is any doubt that the presence of tin-ore gave this hill Its name. When test bores were being put down In 1921111 words
-
Letter247 1951-01-20 9 No Power, No Gas, No Lunch WE have had a blackout today. This is not unusual, for we have had a blackout practically every other evening for the last ten days. It so happens that no gas is laid on to our residential area, and we depend upon electricity for247 words
-
Letter125 1951-01-20 9 THE cc.ii of building 1j high and one roason i^r this is the iniquitously high charges of architects. The pre-war scale of architects' fees is still in force vet tne cost c building has ?one up five times the prewar rate. Thus, architects' fees have risen 500 per125 words
-
Letter223 1951-01-20 9 jIf ANY parents are pertur 11 future of their childrei schools. In a circular lette Department of Education i VI class would be formed ii in 1951. Its purpose would be to accommodate the Standard V pupils who had failed to gain entry to the English223 words
-
Letter67 1951-01-20 9 TtODAY'S (Fridays) court x story of a woman pulled out or a car by a police corporal recalls the allegations made last November by a Colony V. S. C. of even rougher police treatment near the Singapore Padang. The Police Commissioner then stated that investigations were "being67 words
-
Letter158 1951-01-20 9 T DO not think enough has been said about the sudden decision of the Singapore Education Department to hold professional and commercial examinations only once per year, instead of twice as hitherto, despite the great inconvenience caused. By tnis drastic step the Department has lost the goodwill and158 words
-
Letter64 1951-01-20 9 T WOULD be glad if you could solve a small problem which has recently confronted the members of our Mess. Which Is higher a "Full House" or a "Flush" in a normal game of five-card draw poker? PONGO. Singapore. (Top hand Is a "Straight Plush," followed by "Pours,"64 words
-
Letter150 1951-01-20 9 PRIVATE AND MISSION SCHOOLS Y OUR leader of Jan. 16 detailed various ways in which the proprietors oi private schools make money. In this connection I would stress lhat not only private individuals but well-known missionary bodies are also doing so. I organised one of these schools under a certain150 words
-
Letter133 1951-01-20 9 AS a resident of 20 years' standing of Sungei Pelek, Sepang, I read Henry Tong's letter in last Saturday's Forum, headed Kuala Langat's One School," with mixed Joy and sorrow. I felt joy to see him air his views on the urgent need of more English schools133 words
-
Letter95 1951-01-20 9 lAM sure that all tt enthusiasts who were unable to be present at the rugger final in Kuala Lumpur last Saturday were bitterly disappointed with the appalling commentary 0.-. ii that came over the air from KualaLumpur. I have never heard a more jumbled, garbled,95 words
-
Letter307 1951-01-20 9 IF I may be permitted to write about something entirely unconnected with the Korean war. Normal teachers, or the emergency, I should like to tudd to "Cecil Street's" note of Jan. 12 on cabbages. Cabbages with hearts as hard as any on the Ben ham Committee307 words
-
Letter392 1951-01-20 9 npHREE letters in last Saturday's Forum were read A with considerable interest by everyone who wishes to see an end of the reign of terror in this country. The letters, signed by "New Methods," 'Filthy Lucre" and "Planter," are worthy of the closest attention from those responsible392 words
-
Letter163 1951-01-20 9 /COLLECTION ol iniormation a b ,i ii t bandit activities is still a difficult problem. Naturally, an informant is afraid to si?n his letter to Box 5000 or elsewhere, fearing reprisals by the bandits. On the other hand, if he Gees noi do so. how is he163 words
-
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement26 1951-01-20 9 Get ZA.Ii the disinfectant with the lovely \Jjjjlp3k. pine smell I vblM&^ s K*nn-killer with the real pine V 301 C A&CNTS An IZAL product GUTHME^gIIP26 words
-
Advertisement80 1951-01-20 9 i?#^M WA mbjk^ White Ill*H'" mM* M£^m\.M "tST Scotch w«" "Wbttc Label scotch mm/ S I ME, DARBY CcUo-sole distributors SINGAPORE MALACCA SEREAABAN ■M Imperial L"<l>« HM% ■.'•'•'>!j lii1 ii' I ,!i" J 't/ii' <-'l^jH I hand »»d bath BCRdM V-V.' 1 I'•'•'!!''!!•'1 Britain sends her best From Britain have80 words
-
-
Article269 1951-01-20 10 LONLK)N. Fri. PICE movements on the London Stock Exchange today reflected the current ebb and flow of events in the international situation: Irregularity, but with a majority of losses, was shown at the close Closing middle prices of «seiectea stocks, as supplied to the Straits Times by special arrangement269 words
-
Article66 1951-01-20 10 SHIPS alongside the Singapore Harbour Board godowns yesterday were: Blitar 44: Stan Meifco iSheers Wharf): City of Liverpool 42-43: Fernstream 4041: Rajah Brooke 38-39: Benattow 36-37; Steel Rover 33-34; Bernimes 31-32: Norden 29-30; Kilwa 27-28: Orestes 25-26: Anrhun 23-24; Belaga 21-22; Martin Bakke 19-20: Ben venue 17-18; Benarty66 words
-
Article25 1951-01-20 10 AT EMBERS of the Malayan iVI Exchange Banlcs Association In Singapore will be closed for business on Tuesday, Jan. 23, for Thaipusam holiday.25 words
-
Article458 1951-01-20 10 A NUMBER of sellers appeared again in the A Malayan share market yesterday, and prices in both the Tin and the Rubber sections were inclined to ease. The undertone, however, remained very steady. There were practically no changes In the Industrial section. Price quotations announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers'458 words
-
Article482 1951-01-20 10 SINGAPORE, Fri. Jan. 19 —$652 (down $3 25). £1,240 a ton in London LONDON. Fri. Jan. 19— Spot $1,235— 51,245; Forward £1,195— £1.205; J&ttlement £1.240 (up £15). Turnovers: a.m. 70 p.m. 60 tons Seisvan. 8/3 8/» Siamese 15/6 16/6 Sloan 4/b 3/ Southern Klnta 12/- 12/6482 words
-
Article213 1951-01-20 10 'PURN-OVER was small In a quietly steady Singapore rubber market yesterday. The price improved by five cents a lb., with business reported done at $2.08 a lb., and buyers bidding for February nrst-grade at $2.09 a lb. at the close. A steady tone prevailed throughout the afternoon. Dealers213 words
-
Article72 1951-01-20 10 nnHIRTY tons of Lampong black pepper was sold in the Singapore produce market yesterday at $630 a picul ex godown. Muntok and Sarawak pepper sellers were inclined to be reserved. The tone was steady and prices were unchanged. There werr sniall offerings of copra at $59 a72 words
-
Article32 1951-01-20 10 HONO KONQ, Fri. E'REE market currency exchange r for Hong Kong dollars was quoted today as follows: US«I HKJ5.93 <cashl.HKss 87 (T): £1 $15.50; one tael of gold HrWSr.. —UP.UP - 32 words
-
Article37 1951-01-20 10 I*HE Malayan Exchange Banks 1 Association announced yesterday that control direct rates for Canadian dollars were: Buvine T.T. 34 II 16, Airmail (OD.) 34 13 16. (90 days) 95 1/16: Selling T.T.O.D. ready 34 »'l6.37 words
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement1270 1951-01-20 10 incorporated in Singapore) BLOB FUNNEL LINB Carrier's option to proceed via other ports to load and discharge carj.v SAILINCS to LIVERPOOL. CLASGOW LONDON, (r CONTINENTAL PORTS Jut sans P. a'nam Kanang TSSfoS &1Cla«ow& 1 Cla«ow lan. 19 20 |an. 20/21 Tyndarem tor Holland. Liverpool 6 Glasgow In Part |an. 271,270 words
-
Advertisement387 1951-01-20 10 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA CEYLON. INDIA. ECYPT and MEDITERRANEAN PORTS. Spore P Sham Penang Pres Hardins 21/29 |an. 10/11 |an. *•*>• < Pres. Van Burcn 29 |an./4 Feb. Omit. 5/6 Feb. Pres (efferson 5/12 Feb. Omit. U/ ,\l l! b Prcs Polk 21/28 Feb. Omit.387 words
-
Advertisement465 1951-01-20 10 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINCS FROM SCANDINAVIA U.K. /CONTINENT: Spore r». Sham Penan| "Meonia" for Sagon Bangkok In Port ''India" for Bangkok. Hong Kong Manila 11.15 Feb. "K.imbodia" for Hong Kong. Kobe 6 Yokohama 18-21 Feb. "Lalandia" for Bangkok 24-27 Feb. 23-23 Feb. 22-22 Feb. "Kvernaas" for Saigon Bangkok 5-9 Mar.465 words
-
Advertisement958 1951-01-20 10 Tol.phon. No 5906 BIXBRMAM BUCKNALL KLAVENCfI LINB LONDON. HAVRE. ANTWERP, LOS ANCELES. SAN FRANCISCO, ROTTERDAM HAMBURC PORTLAND SEATTLE fr VANCOUVER f0^ U i^ N h £8S& P0 U Accepting carjo^for Centra. O South s.s. CITY Of LIVERPOOL P. Sham Penang m.s. FRANCISN ILLE In Port/23 |an. 24/25 |an Spore P.958 words
-
-
Article473 1951-01-20 11 Total Cost May Exceed $3 Million DLANS which will double the present accommodation at Bukit Timah racecourse »nd a scheme for permanent sew headquarters in Malacca Street are outlined by Mr. H. C. Reilly, t hairrrwm of tke Singapore Turf Club, in a statement accompanying the annual report published473 words
-
Article, Illustration319 1951-01-20 11 JIM CHAMBERS - Furore Over Foreigners In UK Soccer JIM CHAMBERS By LONDQN. Fri. THERE is quite a furore around town right now about the playing of foreign footballers in English League teams Silver-naired Jimmy Seed, manager of Charlton Athletic who are making a determined bid to stay in the First Division, touched319 words
-
Article61 1951-01-20 11 The following will represent Singapore All-Blues against St. Andrew's Old Boys Association on Monday at the Varsity Ground, Seooy Lines: Yap Bocn Kens: M. McCoy. Ka«sim Hussein. Niar Shah. A. Rajaratnam; Michael Chua, Hamld Omar: Lim Chooi Sian. Winston Vaz, V. De Bryne. Ricketts, Biilnt. M Mahendra,61 words
-
Article31 1951-01-20 11 The hockey semi-final tie in the Singapore Hockey Association knockout competition between Uw Singapore Cricket Club and the Singapore Chinese Recreation Club has bfpn postponed to Jan. 35.31 words
-
Article82 1951-01-20 11 BRISBANE. Fri. ¥AN JOHNSON, Australian offA spinner, took she wickets for 92 for Victoria against Queensland in a Sheffield Shield match which began here today. Batting first on a drying wicket, Queensland were all out for 191. K. Mackay scoring 57. At the close, Victoria were82 words
-
Article, Illustration612 1951-01-20 11 rP was K.O/9 in quick time at the Happy World arena last night. B»bby Njoo, Tan Gwat Tek, Jimmy Welch and Kid Kahim finished th«ir business within minutes each and few of the 4,«T0-odd fans realised that they had seen five bouts, three billed612 words
-
Article145 1951-01-20 11 Umrigar Hazare In Fine Stand MADRAS. Fri. TNDIA made a weak start in their A fourth Test against the CommonwealUi here today, losing |Mushat<i All in Ridgway's first over when he had not scored. Merchant batted cautiously but Umrigar edged Ridgway twice through the slips for four and^ they took145 words
-
Article87 1951-01-20 11 LONDON, FH. Wales start firm favourites for tlieir Rugby Union international against England at Swansea tomorrow. Wales: G. Williams K. Jones. J. Matthews, L. Jones, M. Thomas, Glyn Daviea, B. Willis, c. Davies, D. Davies, J. D. Robins, N. John, D. Hay ward. P. Evana, J.Reuter - 87 words
-
Article32 1951-01-20 11 As the sailing of the Charon has been postponed until tomorrow, post entries will be accepted at this afternoon's Children's Swimming Gala to be held at the Singapore Swimming Club.32 words
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement275 1951-01-20 11 /fait i/wavi TO HONG KONG Jn A MA SAIGON jffU (OR BANGKOK* ff ®MM TsOvfN Jr /Wjji JOSIHOAPm/f /111 VIA BANGKOK Jf Ba^kok IN (OH SAIGON) Jt kjLffll LXCURS*Of» Jhf *P^%S£ X ANNOURCtr U .3s^: \j^^T > ™*7/ CPU ANNOUNCE nif fcf y^f j^tz^ yet an ther enice io If275 words
-
Advertisement121 1951-01-20 11 P CAR EARNSj^jg More than 250,000 Austin A4C's have beea sold in w«rW www hats There tre now over a quarter of a million Austin A4o's on ihe road today bringing pleasure and satisfaction to motorists in every country of the world. This enormous number has been completed in three121 words
-
-
Page 11 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous253 1951-01-20 11 TODAY'S RADIO Stars"; 10.30 "Rhythm on ReSHWAPORB cords"; 11.30 Close. 10 a.m. News, Emergency News from Kl.; 10.10 Close; 12 Malay; ammmm 1 p.m. Dance Music; 1.30 News; 4.45 p.m. "Prom the London 1.50 Musical Interlude; 2 "Album Editorials"; 4.55 Ofebu&sy; 5.15 of Harmonjr"; 2.30 "Swing Time"; "World Affairs"; 5.30253 words
-
-
266 1951-01-20 12 WARWICK CASTLE TO SCORE MATDEN WTN Beat Colonel Daly In 1 Mile Race In England From EPSOM JEEP IPOH, Friday. WARWICK Castle has been working 1 like a coming winner. His appearance cannot be faulted, and he has been stretching out with tremendous gusto on the track. There is no266 words
-
Article165 1951-01-20 12 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP From can concede that this Hellespont gelding can get a mile and beyond with ease. But can Brave Wind give away all that weight to Warwick Castle? I really doubt It. Little Ned 1b an unpredictable sort. If he strikes a happy note he can well165 words
-
184 1951-01-20 12 4 BBEYSTEAD won SO A readily in both his starts at Bukit Timah in November that I am firmly convinced ha will hold his own against the best In Class 2 up to a mile at least. This nlcely-actloned four-year-old by Abbot's Fell has184 words
-
Article941 1951-01-20 12 IPOH, Friday. FINALIST looks the best bet on the first day's card at Ipoh. While this four-year-old has not fulfilled expectations, there are indications that he will win good races in the lower classes. Finalist has progressed well since nis narrow defeat at Ipoh in December.941 words
-
145 1951-01-20 12 WARWICK CASTLE TO SCORE MAIDEN WIN EPSOM JEEP CAM. BOY POINTER RACE 1 2.15 FINALIST Vanguard Constellation FINALIST Kelvin NoWe Light FINALIBT Noble Llrht Constellation BACE t 2.4S AGOKO Why Worry Camella CAMELIA Agoko Why Worry C AMELIA Agoko Dar-ts-Saiaam RACE S 5.15 3 KINGDOMS Nomad Nanette MISTY LINE Three145 words
-
Article1023 1951-01-20 12 Below is the race card for today, opening of the Penang Turf Club January meeting. The double totes will be on Races 3 and 4, and 6 and I; Big Sweep on Race 8. Race 1—2.15: Class 4, Div. 3— 5J Furs. Str. 1 023 Vanguard Harper1,023 words
-
Article63 1951-01-20 12 BADMINTON: Colony fuats. men's doubles and veterans' •ingles at Clerical Union hall from 4 pjn. RUGBY: S.C.C. Royal Navy on pa4«nz: S.C.C. 'A' OJU|. at Tfinglln; R A.S.C. 'A* Chaaera, KJIJT, thansl v South johora at Juhore Bahru. HOCKEY: Ceylon S.( v Singapore Teachers U. at Balestiet63 words
-
Article30 1951-01-20 12 TODAY: 8.23 ajn. (8.5), 10.43 pjn. (7.7); 3.47 ajn. (5.9), 3.53 pjn. (3.1). -TOMORROW: 9.17 a.m. (8.8) 11.21 p.m. (8.2 1 3.48 a.TO. (5.9) 4.34 p.m. (1.6). I30 words
-
Article33 1951-01-20 12 The soccer friendlies arranged to be played today between Raffles Institution and Ttong Bahru Rangers first and second elevens have been cancelled owing to the waterlogged condition of the R.I. ground.33 words
-
Article124 1951-01-20 12 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON. Fi'. MALAYANS are making an attack on Scottish badminton titles at the coming week-end after successful./ competing in West Sussex championships. The attack by E.B. Choor.u, his brother E.L. Choong and cousin Amy will be supported by another Malayan, L.T. Lee.124 words
-
325 1951-01-20 12 Negri Soccer Had Another Good Year SEREMBAN, Fri. POR the second j'ear in succession, the 1950 football season of the Negri Sembilan Football Association was noteworthy for the total absence of any serious incidents. The Board met only on three occasions during the year "to deal with reports of minor325 words
-
Article429 1951-01-20 12 A LTHOI'CiH the Singapore Table Tennis AssociaA tion Is at the moment in debt to the tune of $3,128.28 its enthusiastic members are determined to participate in the Table Tennis World Championship which will take place in New Delhi in March 1952. i Mr. Soh429 words
-
Article221 1951-01-20 12 Youngster Hits Fine 105 v M.C.C. LAUNCESTON, Fri. A FINE century— his first in first class cricket— by 19-year-old Graeme Hole for a Combined XI foiled the M.C.C. In gpite of keen bowling by Alec Bedser on the first day of their three-day match here. The Combined XI were dismissedReuter - 221 words
-
Page 12 Advertisements
-
Advertisement847 1951-01-20 12 CLASSIFIED AfS: (Continued trotn P«g« 6» A 1 OMMOUATION VACANT VACANCY occurs Ist Feb., for Buropean bachelor (small mets) Central. Phone, mod. »«n.. reasonable terms. Box No. A3606. B.T. FOR SEASTDE Holidays Rock Maiden, 9th mile Penan?. Olorlous Tlews Prlvat* bathing beach. With or without board. For further particulars apply847 words
-
Advertisement144 1951-01-20 12 S.T.C. EXPANSIONS BOXINGREPORT-P.il fSzoBPm a» M life AlLllf *J[ Kp&r viCToti* BJfßi Ftryt in ijltjltty ■Tfl^^^^____^____j^^ First in Beauty J ZjE t'irst in Value f BULOVA is the largest maker of fine watches in the worlcj Sole Agents: E. NASSIM& SONS* 381. North Bridge Road, Singapore. Watch Merchants for over144 words
-