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Title Section19 1952-01-31 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED LB4S TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 1952 if PRICE FIFTEEN CENTS19 words
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Article1854 1952-01-31 1 9 votes beat 'deputy 9 amendment] THREE-HOUR DEBATE ON NEW POST KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. amendment which sought approval for the 'appointment of an Asian as Deputy High Commissioner was defeated at the Federal Legislative Council meeting today. The amendment to a general motion was defeated by1,854 words
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Article, Illustration30 1952-01-31 1 FIREMEN DIRECT a hose on a burning workshed, part of a Chinese rubber shoe factory at Upper Serangoon, Singapore, which caught Are last night Straits Times picture.30 words
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Article245 1952-01-31 1 LONDON, Wed. MR. Churchill said today that when be spoke to the American Congress of "prompt, resolute and effective action" if any Korean truce was broken, these words did not represent any new decisions arrived at during the Washington talks. Mr Churchill, who was telling the CommonsReuter - 245 words
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Article239 1952-01-31 1 ARSON FEAR IN BIG BLAZE SINGAPORE police fear that O arsonists last night caused $200,000 worth of damage m a blaze at a rubber shoe factory at Upper Serangoon, Singapore. The fire was at the Natural Rubber Shoe Company's factory, where jungle boots for Malaya's bandit fighters ate made, and239 words
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Article27 1952-01-31 1 LONDON, Wed.— The North Korean radio today claimed that American naval planes dropped a poison gas bomb on North Korea on Jan. 9. Rev-27 words
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Article58 1952-01-31 1 HONG KONG. Wed.—Chinese Communist execution squads shot more than ten former labour leaders In Swatow on Jan. 19. the independent Chinese newspaper, Wah Kiu Vat Po said m a dispatch from Swatow The victims were described by the Reds as hidden germs" and "residue" of oldAP - 58 words
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106 1952-01-31 1 'THE first airliner to leave Singapore with schoolA children as the only passengers will take off for Australia from Kallang on Tuesday morning. A QANTAS-BOAC Constellation will take back to schools and colleges In Australia part of the record flow of Malayan schoolchildren and106 words
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Article131 1952-01-31 1 Egypt may join pact— on terms CAIRO, Wednesday. AN Egyptian Foreign. Office spokesman said today that Egypt will join a Middle East defence command if her dispute with. Britain is solved. The spokesman said this was the persona) impression of the new premier. Aly Maher Pasha. "If the other partsAP - 131 words
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Article64 1952-01-31 1 CAIRO, Wed. A LI Maher Pasha, the new Egyptian Premier, today met envoys of Britain, United States, France and Turkey four Power MidEastern Command possibly to open negotiations to end the three-month-old Anglo-Egyptian Suez Canal Zone dispute. Informed sources here believe that some hope ofUP - 64 words
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Article88 1952-01-31 1 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Wed. DRITAIN is believed to have v agreed to accept 38 3 id. a pound for the 25,000 tons of rubber which she is selling to the United States, says the Daily Telegraph. This means that she is losing upwards88 words
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Article69 1952-01-31 1 TOKYO. Wed. RRITISH Overseas Airways Corporation today cancelled its flight from Toyko to Hong Kong following the crash of its Argonaut passenger liner at Haneda Airport last night. A U. S Air Force spokesman said that though no persons were injured when the plane ran offReuter - 69 words
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Article44 1952-01-31 1 BANGKOK, Wed.— The Siam Government -today put proCommunist newspaper Chuan Mm Pao, and four others, the New World. People's Weekly. Plernjal and Nakorn San. under censorship for 15 days for "publishing reports constituting a threat to Internal peace".— APT44 words
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Article45 1952-01-31 1 VIENNA. Wed J)K Rufold Margolius, head of the Czechoslovak delegation negotiating a trade agreement with Austria, was arrested daring a meeting of delegates, the official organ of the Austrian Catholic party, "Kleines Yolksblatt," said today. The charge Is high treason. AFP.AFP - 45 words
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Article77 1952-01-31 1 WASHINGTON, Wed. [JNITED States support for a joint Middle East Command will not be changed a s a result of the latest Soviet protest to the four sponsorIng Powers, it was stated here last night. A State Department spokesman said the full text of theReuter - 77 words
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Article30 1952-01-31 1 LONDON, Wed.— Ten members of the Parliament demanded yesterday that British troops desist from further fightina m Korea unless the Communists breach the ceasefire line. A P.30 words
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Article34 1952-01-31 1 LONDON, Wed. Labour Members of Parliament demanded a vote of no confidence m the Conservative Government yesterday for proposing curbs on Britain's social services as part of a drastic economy programme A.P.AP - 34 words
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Article55 1952-01-31 1 SYDNEY. Wed. least 30 people, mostly Indians, were killed, and 200 injured m the hurricane which wrecked Suva on Monday, according to unofficial estimates. Radio communication between several island stations and New Zealand was restored and several main roads cleared yesterday. Drugs and medical supplies areUP - 55 words
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Article68 1952-01-31 1 PARIS, Wed. The dollar reserves of France have fallen to the lowest level since devaluation m 1949 and financial circles today believed that the franc may soon be devalued. A sign of devaluation is the Government agreement to barter deals whereby importers m the dollar area canUP - 68 words
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Article150 1952-01-31 1 THE contribution of the Federation and Singapore to help the sterling area m its financial crisis will be announced tomorrow. The statement, it is understood, will give the general plans which the two Governments propose to introduce to help the sterling area to pay150 words
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105 1952-01-31 1 TNCOME tax receipts m Sin1 gapor e last year totalled $50,000,000. Mr. D. H. Tudor. Comptroller of Income Tax, said yesterday. More than $2,000,000 have already been collected by he department this month. Income tax. estimated at $55,000.000. will be th e105 words
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Article47 1952-01-31 1 TOKYO, Wed. Japanese newspapers here today headlined reports from the first Japanese skipper to return to an Australian poet. He has reported to his company: "The Australians gave us a great welcome, were very polite and gave us no trouble at all.'VßeuterReuter - 47 words
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Article37 1952-01-31 1 MANILA, Wed. City Councillor, Mr. Eriberto Gumban, Jr., and a police sergeant, Abelardo Goites, shot each other to death m a pistol duel In front of the municipal building m Pavia. Hollo Province, today.— A.P.AP - 37 words
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Article104 1952-01-31 1 gYDNEY war veterans are reported to be prepared to care for the widow and three children of Billy Loh. friend of Australian prisoners m Singapore, who died on Monday. The Australian Commis- sioner's Office In Singapore has sent a message of condolence to widow and family.104 words
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Article178 1952-01-31 1 $350,000 a day to fight bandits KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. ■THE Emergency is cost- ing about $350,000 a day, said the acting Secretary for Defence, Mr. E. B. David, m a written reply m the Legislative Council, today. This figure does not take into account the Malay Regiment, the police, other178 words
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Article65 1952-01-31 1 HICKORY, N. CAROLINA, Wed. STUDENTS of Lenoir Rhyne University m North Carolina have sent hundreds of bottles containing goodwill messages to the Chinese people to be dropped by aircraft off the Chinese coast. The students had a message written m Chinese characters on the outside of theAFP - 65 words
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262 1952-01-31 2 BOMBS OR BLOCKADE WILL NOT HURT CHINA' LONDON, Wednesday. TWO influential British newspapers expressed alarm yesterday at talks m the United States of air and naval war against Communist China if the Korean truce talks fail. They advised against such a course. Both the Times and the Manchester Guardian saidAP - 262 words
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Article121 1952-01-31 2 DUSSELDORF. Wednesday. rwvVO IRISH Guardsmen. Michael Cleere and Patrick O'Dell were found guilty of the murder of a German id sentenced to death by a court martial m Dusseldorf yesterday. The conn added a strong: recommendation to mercy. The findings and sentenc are subject121 words
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Article57 1952-01-31 2 REST OF THE WORLD NEWS IN BRIEF Three thousand bales of cotton, valued at U*****,000 have been destroyed by fire m Karachi. The IN. Kashmir mediator. Mr. Frank Graham, will be asked by the Security Council to extend his mediation efforts. The U.S. Senate has confirmed an agreement admitting Turkey57 words
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Article78 1952-01-31 2 Salesgirls ring up most 'sales' FRANKFURT, Wed. OALESGIRLS who art 24 years of age have the best chance of getting married m Germany, which has a surplus of 2,800,000 women. Young housemaids run a close second, a survey by the West German statistical bureau indicated. But the bureau estimated thatAP - 78 words
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Article21 1952-01-31 2 TOYKO, Wed.— Moritossi Nakassima, 75-year-old veteran politician and advisor to the Liberal Party died m Tokyo on Monday. Reuter.Reuter - 21 words
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Article162 1952-01-31 2 SINGAPORE 9.35 a.m. -9. 55 Sch'fls; 10 Emergency News from K.L.; 10.05 Light Music; 10.45-12 Schools: 1 p.m. Light Music; 1.30 News; 1.45 Dance Music; 2-5 Schools, 6.15 'Calling All Hospitals"; 6.55 Announcements: 7 News; 7.15 "Radio Scientist"; 7.30 Augmented Radio Orch; 8 'Calling All Forces": 8.30 "Discussing162 words
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Article, Illustration21 1952-01-31 2 MR. VINCENT MASSEY, who has been appointed Governor-General of Canada. He succeeds Vicount Alexander, the new Defence Minister.21 words
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119 1952-01-31 2 If Bantu defy us we act, saysMalan CAPETOWN, Wed. TOE South African Prime Minister, Dr. Daniel Malan, yesterday warned the African National Congress, the major Bantu organisation, that any attempt to incite the Bantu people to defy law and order would be dealt •with. He was replying to a le::er119 words
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Advertisement329 1952-01-31 2 P. W. D. TENDER NOTICE Tenders from Clf«ss "A" reglstrred contractors will be received by State Engineer. Selangor, Kuala Lumpur up to 300 pjn. on Sth February. 1952, for construction of five (5) Class 'C Senior OmM Qr.v. at Conlay Road. Kuala Lumpur. Pul! particulars are obtainable from the office329 words
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Advertisement335 1952-01-31 2 NOTICES P. ft 0. S. N. COMPANY "CHU S A N Intendfng passengers sre advised that this vessel will now sail from SINGAPORE for the United Kingdom at 5.00 PM. on the 28th FEBRUARY, 1952, and NOT on the 29th FEBRUARY as originally programmed. Her departure from PENANO remains unaltered.335 words
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Advertisement147 1952-01-31 2 NOTICES Menn CABLE AND WIRELESS LIMITED wish to announce that a phototelegraph circuit between Hong Kong and Singapore will come into operation as from Ist February 1952. Full details may be obtained on application (telephone No. 5175). LUNAS RUBBER ESTATES, LIMITED (Incorporated In the Colony of Singapore) NOTICE IS HEREBY147 words
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Advertisement696 1952-01-31 2 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS PENANG SETTLEMENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND Applications are Invited from British and Federal Cltiaens who were born m or who have received a considerable part of their education m the Settlement of Penang and who desire assistance to enable them to pursue courses of study In institutions overseas. 2. Application696 words
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Advertisement112 1952-01-31 2 BUILT FOR THE LOAD 1-Sff^! I' Ib^ ADVANCE-DESIGN TRUCKS \r* "rt 1 BJfll BJLJHf *'ii -Z?"'*- ff] lip f^f 10 5 faSH ifChevrolet Trucks are safe, sure and rugged. The model illustrated, with spacious stake cost amazingly little to operate and keep and factory »"»*«*>. accom modates long loads from112 words
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Article307 1952-01-31 3 Mr. Butler's crisis cuts are prelude to drastic Budget LONDON, Wednesday. rr J A HK new austerity measures announced yesterday by Mr. Richard Butler, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, were m the main well received by this morning's British Press. Public, opinion, as reflected by307 words
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Article, Illustration45 1952-01-31 3 MEMBERS oi Egypt's, niuita lit 'Daughters of the Nile" organisation are dragged, st ruggling, from Barclays Bank m Cairo, by Egyptian police. They prevented customers from entering the bank m a campaign to "break Britain's economic grip on Egypt." A.P. photo.AP - 45 words
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254 1952-01-31 3 BRITAIN 'WILL STILL TALK WITH EGYPT LONDON, Wednesday. MR. Eden, the Foreign Secretary, told the House of Commons yesterday that recent events m Egypt had "done nothing to diminish the determination of the British to stand fast m the Suez Canal zone until a new agreement with Egypt can beReuter - 254 words
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Article344 1952-01-31 3 LONDON. Wed. \f R. Butler said plans had been made to sell 25,000 tons of rubber to the Americans, ho would pay for it on the basis of their present buying prices. The sterling area would receive well over £8,000,000 m dollars. The purchase of344 words
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Article90 1952-01-31 3 LONDON, Wed. lyjK. Richard Butler, Chancellor of the Exchequer, told 700,000 British civil servants yesterday that their demand for equal pay for men and women would have to wait until the economic crisis ended. He told leaders of the Civil Service Union he could notReuter - 90 words
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Article47 1952-01-31 3 fllE Elder Dempster Ship pin ff Lines have bought the British and Burmese S team Navigation Company with its fieet of 10 ships fo r £6,240,000 The 10 ships run cargo and passenger services between Britain. Egypt, the Sudan, Ceylon, and Burma. —Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Article78 1952-01-31 3 Vietnamese commander killed HANOI. Wed. ■A VIETMINH battalion has ambushed and killed a Vietnamese commander. Phan Trong Vinh, about 40 kilometres south-west of Tonking's main supply yort of HaiDhong. reliable sources said here today. The ambush occurred on Saturday .iear Taram. Phan Tronß Vinh and two platoons of the VietnameseReuter - 78 words
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Article42 1952-01-31 3 HONG KONG, Wed. The 14,000-ton Australian light fleet aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney arrived m Hong Kong today en route home to join the Australian royal escort for the forthcoming tour of Princess Elizabeth and the Dnke of Edinburgh. U.PUP - 42 words
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Article31 1952-01-31 3 CAIRO, Weds.-A British Embassy spokesman yesterday said that the court of inquiry into the death of Sister Anthony had ended its hearings and the findings were being considered.— U.PUP - 31 words
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106 1952-01-31 3 x HONG KONG, Wednesday. /^HINA is not a satellite of Russia like Czechoslovakia or Bulgaria, according to Mr. Jacov Levie, foreign editor of Broba, organ of the Yugoslavia Communist Party. i Mr. Levie arrived here yesterday after two months m Korea, he describedReuter-AAP - 106 words
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Article59 1952-01-31 3 LOS ANGELES. Wed. A NEW atomic bomber is being built at the Douglas aircraft plants on the Pacific coast. The existence of this new four engined jet-propelled plane was officially mentioned for the first time on Sunday m a statement by the Assistant Navy Secretary. Mr. JohnAFP - 59 words
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Article28 1952-01-31 3 TOKYO. Wed.— American Air Force headquarters is to tmploy 250 Australian girls. The Rirls will be engaged as clerks to replace men. Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article26 1952-01-31 3 JAKARTA, Wed.— The Indonesian Government has earmarked 10 million rupiahs to extend credKs to unemployed people who want to start their own businesses.— Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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Article86 1952-01-31 3 NEW YORK. Wed. MA JOB Alexander de Seversky. United States aeronautical engineer and inventer. predicts that by about the year 2000 AD. explorers will be able to fly to the moon m 3*4 hours at a speed of 140,000 miles an hour. In aReuter - 86 words
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Article194 1952-01-31 3 COLOMBO, Wednesday. CIR John Hay, managing director of Guthrie and k^ Co., said here today that rubber-producing countries had the right to demand safeguards against low prices should any organisation or country want them to embargo shipments to Communist territories. Restrictions on rubber shipments toReuter - 194 words
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Article130 1952-01-31 3 DEAD FISH A LA FRANCAISE GENEVA, Wed. J)EAD fish floating down the river Rhone are threatening to cause a dispute between France and Switzerland The Swiss have a power station on the Rhone at Verbois, a short distance from" where the river flows into France. After the reservoir of the130 words
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Article68 1952-01-31 3 MONTREAL, Wed. XX H E Canadian Legion has informed Montreal that one of the city's bye-laws forbids the family from saving grace at meals. The Legion asked the city to rescind or reword the statute where it says: "No piece of land shall be used and noUP - 68 words
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Article48 1952-01-31 3 PNDING iStSfdnTfrom the Foreign Office In Tokyo, the Philippine-Japa nese reparations negotiations were held up yesterday. An informed source said it was believed the Philippines claims were being thoroughly studied m Tokyo. No explanations were given by the Philippines Foreign Office for the delay— Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article28 1952-01-31 3 WASHINGTON, W e d— A State Department official said today Japanese industry had long been turning out munitions for the American occupation forces.— Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article28 1952-01-31 3 PARIS, Wed.— Two Bulgarians were sentenced to death yesterday by a Sofia court for spying for the U.S. government says the Bulgarian News Agency— AFP.AFP - 28 words
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Article76 1952-01-31 3 HONG KONG, Wed. gOUTH China authorities last week ordered completion within three months of the Naning-Yamshien railway, according to a Canton dispatch to the independent Wah Kiu Vat Poa, a Hong Kong paper. The order was part of "other preparations" for the Communist drive m SouthEastAP - 76 words
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Article112 1952-01-31 3 NATO AGREES ON NAVAL CHIEF British deputy LONDON. Wed. THE North Atlantic Treaty Organisation today appointed Admiral Lyndc 11. MteCormlck. o? the United States Navy, as Supreme All- ied Atlantic Commander. A statement says; "The natal, air and land forces making up his command m wartime would be those contributedReuter - 112 words
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Article50 1952-01-31 3 BALTIMORE. Maryland. Wed.— Police are looking for a thief who can read shorthand. A local schojl was broken into and USS3C stolen from the headmaster's safe, which had been opened without a sign of force. On the floor was the combination— writ 1 en m shorthand.— A.P.AP - 50 words
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Article130 1952-01-31 3 HONG KONG, Wednesday. I O Y£E SO, a Chinese woman living m a hut m Shaukiwan, Hong Kong, gave a man HK$5OO, n gold bangle and a ring for a packet of "American gold". The "gold" turned out to be dust. Earlier, LoReuter - 130 words
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Article68 1952-01-31 3 BANGKOK, Wed. A GOVERNMENT com- i munique last night said that there was no truth m reports that Chinese Nationalist' troops were passing through Siam to join Gen. Li Mi's guerilla forces m the Shan State. The communique added there was no friction among Siam's Chinese residents,68 words
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Article42 1952-01-31 3 TOKYO. Wed. JAPANESE police reported that all 13 American crew men were safe last night after parachuting from a burning Superlort. The plane exploded m I mid-air above Kawasaki I City and dived into the yard behind a school. Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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253 1952-01-31 4 20 departments 'using opportunities 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. 0VERSEAS training of Malayans for higher posts in Government service is a necessary step towards self-determination, the declared policy of the British Government, said a paper laid before the Federal Legislative Counci 1 yesterday.253 words
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Article, Illustration64 1952-01-31 4 THOUSANDS of bags of padi— unmilled rice from the *****0 harvest are stacked ceiling high at the Anak Bukit rice mill. Alor Star, the biggest m Malaya. It started milling m 1941 but lias lain idle since September 1949. Government, at the Federal Legislative Council meeting yesterday, said prices offered64 words
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168 1952-01-31 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. rERE are slightly less than 5.000 Emergency detainees to date according to a reply to Inche Abdul Aziz bin Ishak by the Secretary for Defence Mr. E. B. David, m the Federal Legislative Council this morning. At the beginning of this month,168 words
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Article92 1952-01-31 4 TAIPING. Wed. A MEETING between the' Army Authorities of Head- I quarters, Malaya, and the War Department Civilian Staff A ssociation, Malaya will be held at Kuala Lumpur on Friday. The meeting will discuss conditions of service for civilian employees m the War Department. The following92 words
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Article18 1952-01-31 4 JOHORE BAHRU, Wed The Customs Causeway office will be closed on Friday Federation Day.18 words
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193 1952-01-31 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. PESS reports on remarks made by Mr. Oliver Lyttelton, Secretary of State for the Colonies, at the meeting of the Commonwealth Correspondents' Association m London on Jan. 17 gave "an entirely misleading iml pressioh," a Government i statement said today. These remarks,193 words
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Article226 1952-01-31 4 Sub stations liable tt, load shi>dming today air: DAY Alhambra, Raffles Hotel, Aljunid Kd.. Sims Avenue, Paya Lebar Pmibiw, Joo ChUt Place, JaUn Taaln, Jalan Eunos. Cambridge Rd., Rangoon Rd.. Towner Rd Seranfoon Rd., Sennett EsUte' KoUm Ayer, MePherton Rd., Klni Cbuan Rd.. Boundnry Rd., Florence Rd., Upper226 words
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171 1952-01-31 4 rpHE Singapore City Council will debate today whether some of the $46,000,000 it needs this year to finance electricity and water extension schemes, should be raised through premium bonds. The Finance and General Purposes Committee has recommended that the money be obtained through the171 words
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Article45 1952-01-31 4 DAILY-PAID employees of the Singapore Government and City Council will jointly ask their employers to open co-operative stores at all labour lines m the Colony. Representatives of trade unions will meet over the week-end to select a committee to make representation^45 words
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Article44 1952-01-31 4 JOHORE BAHRU, Wed.— For the first time m history. Eurasians will be represented on the Johore Council of State when Mr. H. N. McLeod advocate and soclcitor, Muar. who Is also president of the Eurasian Association, johore, is nominated44 words
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Article222 1952-01-31 4 GOVT. EXPLAINS 3 RESIGNATIONS KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. MR. E. B. David, Secretary for Defence, told the Federal Legislative Council today that Sir William Jenkin's interpretation of his job as Director of Intelligence was not acceptable to the Government In a written reply to Mr.222 words
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158 1952-01-31 4 KUALA LL'MPI'R. Wed. QUESTIONS m the Legislative Council today did not throw new light on the resignation of Mr. W. N. Gray, Commissioner of j Police. Inche Abdul Aziz bin Ishak asked the Government to give the circumstances. Mr. E. B. David. Secretary for158 words
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Article46 1952-01-31 4 Nearly half a million tickets nave been sold by the Singapore branch of the Malayan Chinese Association for the seventh sweepstake which will be drawn m Kuala Lumpur on March 2. Sales m Singapore have averaged 10,000 tickets daily for the past fortnight46 words
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Article26 1952-01-31 4 JOHORE BAHRU, Wed inspector C. M. Robert, of Johore Bahru, and Inspector A. T. Karthegesu, Segamat have been awarded the Colonial Police Medal.26 words
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Article18 1952-01-31 4 JOHORE BAHRU, Wed Hoh Weng Lim was fined $25 m the Johore Police Court for inconsiderate driving.18 words
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Article167 1952-01-31 4 rpHE statement made by Mr. LJm Yew Hock, president of the Singapore Labour Party and Trade Union Congress. In ttie Malayan Affairs Forum broadcast on Tuesday, was criticised by three Singapore trade unionists yesterday. Mr. Lim had said that Singapore should not follow the example of167 words
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Advertisement273 1952-01-31 4 RHEUMATIC PAIN ENDED Broken Hill Man't Victory Prrhap< you don't rastta thai thf naKK>r>K rliriimJM-.tn nreltaa ioiiik or Miff, arhmx BHlaclx \\\< h are m-^ina; your lile mi>frv ar» v»rv 1111 1 k 1 v taiisfd b» That «•> .he .a>e of Mr, L. K. Turnrt. of Brok.n Hill, bffon273 words
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Article440 1952-01-31 5 Govt. outlines duties of new deputy H.C. KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. JHE DIRECTOR of Operations, General Sir Rob Lockhart, will be Deputy Director when the appointment of Deputy High Commissioner of the Federation is made, the Federation Government said today. In a paper laid on the440 words
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281 1952-01-31 5 OUTPUT MAY BE DOWN BY 80 per cent KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. -r» EDE R A L revenue r would be -seriously disturbed" and the rubber production of smallholders would be temporarily cut by as much as 80 per cent if the 1.275.000 acres of their holdings m need of replanting281 words
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Article83 1952-01-31 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed GRATUITIES totalling $6,515 are "o be paid to the del>endants of five members of the security forces who were I by bandits. Anr.jal allowances totalling $2,050 will also be paid to the cJep9nclants of the Dato Naning, Malacca, and those of hree other rrember83 words
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Article40 1952-01-31 5 A glass factory worker, Qiu'fc Chpnw Yang. 39. won his apoeal against sentence of one months gaol for theft of four empty bottles and was bound over mi n Singapore High Court vsterdav In $250 for tw<-> years40 words
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Article49 1952-01-31 5 The rainfall m Singapore for thi. s month up to 7 a.m. yesterday was 15.09 ins compared with 24.13 Ins. for the whole of January last year. January rainfalls m recent years were 6.65 ins m 1950, 7.91 ins m 1949 and 19.81 ins n 1948.49 words
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Article157 1952-01-31 5 3 RADIO JOBS FOR ASIANS KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. THREE Asians have been appointed to posts In the Broadcasting Department formerly held by Europeans Four other Asian officers are now training and four others nave been selected for training. These facts were given In written answers by the Acting Chief Secretary,157 words
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Article54 1952-01-31 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Wed. When charged m the police court with selling fowls m his shop without a licence. Urn Jok Fatt said his debtors had paid him m kind. H e had kept the fowls m th P shop to sell LJm. a Kulai shopkeeper54 words
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190 1952-01-31 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. A SCHEME to repatriate any Chinese who wants to return to China with his family may be tried out m the Federation. The scheme provides for the voluntary repatriation of those who elect to return to China instead of being190 words
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Article47 1952-01-31 5 Manickam Paul Raj. a clerk employed by the Express Transport Co.. appealed m the Singapore High Court yesterday against conviction and sentence of 12 months for breach of trust of 20 cases of Rayon piece goods, worth $13,679. Mr. Justice Rogers reserved judgment47 words
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Article, Illustration518 1952-01-31 5 The Malayan Affairs man is 'fired' MR. JOSEY WAS THERE TO HEAR THE NEWS MR. ALEX JOSEY, chief news editor of Radio Malaya, whose contract, the Federal Legislative Council were told yesterday, will not be renewed. "It was new s to me that I have been dismissed." he told the518 words
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Article, Illustration88 1952-01-31 5 LT -GEN. SIR OTTO LUND, Chief of Commissioner, St. Jo hn Ambulance Association. Headquarters, London, (third from right), was entertained to lunch at the Griffin inn, Kuala Lumpur, by the Selangor St. John Ambulance Association on Tuesday. Others at the lunch (from left) are: Dr. D. R MePherson, SJAB Commissioner88 words
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Article24 1952-01-31 5 In a police raid m Angullia Road last night a woman of 25 fell 15 feet and was m j urea.24 words
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Article34 1952-01-31 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Wed Chong Teng Joo, was fined $30 at Johore Bahru today for inconsiderate driving. He said he collided with a lorry because rain had made the road slippery34 words
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Article35 1952-01-31 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. Seventy-four cases of pneumonia, with 15 deaths, were reported m the Federation for the week ended Jan. 12. In the previous week there were 82 cases with 22 deaths.35 words
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Article180 1952-01-31 5 $9 MILLION TO BEAT THE AMBUSH KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. 'THE Federal Legislative Council decided yesterday x to spend nearly $9 million on buying armoured vehicles, building police buildings and destroying blukar at resettlement areas and at potential ambush spots. Three hundred more armoured vehicles for the police and 15 armoured180 words
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Article131 1952-01-31 5 $lm sought for defence buildings KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Asl MILLION vote was sought today from the Federal Legislative Council for the construction of temporary emergency buildings through agencies other than the PWD. The Secretary for Defence will control the vote and allocate funds to State and Settlement War Executive Committees.131 words
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Article30 1952-01-31 5 A motion for recision and annulment of a receiving and adjudication order made against N. A. Jaffar on April 2 1951, was withdrawn m the Singapore High Court yesterday.30 words
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Article79 1952-01-31 5 AN elderly woman, who was charged yesterday with vagrancy, told the Singapore Second Police Court Magistrate. Mr. R. B. I. Pates that she was driven out o the house by her grandson after a quarrel. The woman, Tav Huat. said she had no relatives79 words
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105 1952-01-31 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed AT the end of 1948, there were 230 European M.C.S officers on the Malayan Establishment, compared with 35 Asians. At the end of 1951. there were 277 European M.C.S. officers an Increase of 47 and 41 Asian M.C.S officers an increase105 words
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Advertisement50 1952-01-31 5 v iiTfuHiii >j MALAYAN AIRWAYS announce A NEW EARLY MORNING SERVICE f EFFECTIVE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4th I KUALA LUMPUR to SINGAPORE FLIGHT No. ML 121 > TIME TABLE KUALA LUMPUR DEP. 0730 SINGAPORE ARR. 0850 MANAGERS: MANSFIELD CO., LTD., SINGAPORE. I TEL. ***** TELEGRAMS "TERBANG" 1 I u-M. m m50 words
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Advertisement116 1952-01-31 5 A novel 91ft for any occasion |t BENEDICT MONK WW LIQUEUR SETS j 8 PIECE SET INCLUDING TRAY 4 I C 1 $15.00 *^1 TT M /VV SINGAPORE h 2t'£ a (ow-f<rf ice aea#t! /Owh <£&CtC(O€tS 7^. WtfT SHERBET is her«f I triumph! It's a special lowM m^—^' Sf"-^ fat116 words
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793 1952-01-31 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Thurs. Jan. 31, 1952 Choosing The Deputy The neatest summary of the issue m yesterday's debate m the Federal Legislative Council on the appointment of a Deputy High Commissioner came from a Penang member who was almost the last speaker. "I have listened carefully," he said,793 words
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Article387 1952-01-31 6 Another stage m the halting progress of Singapore's efforts I to build itself a sports stadium I capable of staging any kind i of sporting event up to the i Olympic games will be taken at the Singapore City Council's meeting today. In keeping with387 words
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Article, Illustration1251 1952-01-31 6 Higher education m Malaya KUALA LUMPUR. i DOCUMENT which, by inference, criticises the Malayan educational system and should shock Malayan leaders out of any com placency they may have, was laid on the table at yesterday's meeting of the Federal Legislative Council. There is a1,251 words
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Letter189 1952-01-31 6 MALAYANS want self-gov-ernment. But self-gov-ernment will end m tragedy if we are not prepared for it. Unpreparedness will lead to an abuse of self-govern-ment, resulting m general suffering. Rather than have such an experience it would be far better if we continued without self-government. Malayans are becoming189 words
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Letter267 1952-01-31 6 AM AY I, through your columns, appeal for help for a mentally deficient orphan of 11 years who is at present m the General Hospital, Singapore? He was admitted as a case of extreme neglect suffering badly from undernourishment. His skin was covered with ulcers and septic sores.267 words
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Article503 1952-01-31 6 'Sorirain' A MALAY lullaby, winging it way from snowbound MacDonald College, In Quebec, has come to roast in this office. It came in a letter from Inche Mohamed bin Jamil who wrote: "On Sunday, Jan. 20, 1 was listening to a radio folk-song programme from Montreal, and would503 words
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Advertisement781 1952-01-31 6 Strait* Timei Free Pre» Far the e»n»««t«i«« .IIJMII. wi Re|>r*»«itiHv« »t lit floor, Singapore CoM Storage. Orchard Road, receivr adverrif*m*i»H Mid amwert to bo« number*. CLASSIFIED ADS. CUwifled Korm In P»«e 1 BIRTHS HARRIS. To RUTH, wife of Donald P. Hmtls on 24th January at Simroe Ontario, a ion MichaelBOWLER781 words
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Advertisement23 1952-01-31 6 A WIPE RANGE OF BEST ENGLISH WOOLLEN SUITINGS WtffflOWFlirMS S- WORKMANSHIP AT MODERATE PRICES BEE (HOW® 'merchant tailors PHONE: 6535 2f,jCHUUA ST.. SINGAPORE!.23 words
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Advertisement49 1952-01-31 6 M REFRIGERATOR Hr A gleaming whit* afl-iteel ,fc >v abinet, providing 5 tu. ft. of C ~5~jM 2jf .torage space and thermoitv mt. y^ /4^ (X tically controlled. V~T BRITISH QUALITY PRODUCTS BY £<S.C AOVT. OF THE Of NIRAL ELECTRIC CO.. LTD., OF ENGLAND SINGAPORE MALACCA KUALA LUMFUR PENANC49 words
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Article178 1952-01-31 7 Defer approval of plans for Telok Ayer, call to Council ]y|R. A. P. Rajah, Progressive Party leader, will urge Singapore City Council today not to accept Government plans for Telok Ayer reclamation area until his party has decided on policy towards the plans. Mr. Rajah178 words
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Article, Illustration35 1952-01-31 7 "IT'S BACK TO AUSTRALIA FOR US," say these happy Malayan school-girls just before the Gorgon sailed from Singapore yesterday with a second batch of children returning to school. Straits Times picture.35 words
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Article, Illustration48 1952-01-31 7 MR R. C. BLAKE. Export Superintendant of the Australian Egg Board, who arrived m Singapore yesterday by Qantas-BOAC from Sydney to study the Malayan egg market. Mr. Blake will tour the country for a week before returning to Sydney.— Straits T. picture.48 words
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250 1952-01-31 7 FALLING SEA WALL 'IS NOBODY'S JOB T»HE crumbling sea wall at Marine Parade is A legally nobody's responsibility, Mr. J. A. Harvey, the Commissioner of Lands, said yesterday. But the President of the City Council' Mr. T. P. F. McNeice, said that the responsibility, under the Municipal Ordinance, lay with250 words
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Article92 1952-01-31 7 A CHINESE holding a Comi munist China passport was taken off the E Sang yesterday before the ship left Singapore for Bangkok. The man was sent under escort to the Wan Sang m the Outer Roads, to be shipped back to Calcutta, the port he embarked92 words
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Article81 1952-01-31 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. A PARTY of auxiliary policemen surrended their ten shot guns after a battle with bandits at Sungei Sekamat, 12!. miles south of Kuala Lumpur and 2J miles from Kajang. today. The policemen were guard- ing rubber tappers when they were attacked. One was81 words
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Article104 1952-01-31 7 \MR. Yap Van Hong, Superintendent of the Victoria Theatre and Memorial Hall, has a problem. People have recently been bookine the Victoria Theatre when they needed the hall, or the hall when they wanted the theatre. Mr Yap said yesterday: "The difficulty Is104 words
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Article66 1952-01-31 7 KLUANG, Wed. A 20-YEAR-OLD woman, Lim Bee, wounded by bandit gunfire at 2nd milestone, Kluang-Batu Pahat Road, died m Kluang hospital two hours later. She was returning home to Parlt Tengah m a Jeep with her husband and two children when they were fired on. The66 words
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Article69 1952-01-31 7 Singapore Traffic Police yesterday appealed to the driver and five passengers of a dark saloon car, which passed through 74 mile Tampenis Road shortly after an accident had occurred there on Jan 28, to contact Mr. E. J. Liddle, A.S.P. The accident, which involved a69 words
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Article141 1952-01-31 7 njULLER and Phipps (Malaya) were charged m A Singapore First District Court yesterday with three offences under the Finance Regulations between Dec. 31. 1947. and June 3 1, 1948, involving $27,196. The firm was said to have placed the money to the credit of Muller and141 words
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Article34 1952-01-31 7 TAIPING. Wed.— The AllMalaya Methodist Youth Fellowship Institute will be held this year m Singapore m April. About 600 delegates, including some from Burma, are expected to attend.34 words
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Article224 1952-01-31 7 COUNCIL MAY REFUND IT, BUT— nPWO committed decisions, one refusing the A rent-free use of the Victoria Theatre for a performance m aid of the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus orphanage, and the other refusing a free supply of water to the Little Sisters224 words
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Article83 1952-01-31 7 SEVERAL million bottles of soft drinks, more than 750.000 gallons of beer and stout, and more than 2,000 cases of brandy and whisky were bought by Singapore Chinese over the New Year. Sales were 30 per cent, above last year, said dealers. Although brandy and83 words
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Article93 1952-01-31 7 'Answer to Communism' is coming I^fORAL Re-Armament, a 1 "new Ideology" claiming to anwer Communism, will be brought to Malaya soon by its leader, Dr. Frank Buchman. Mr: Roger Hicks told Singapore Rotarians "Moral Re-Armament is a world movement to end class war. "It aims to bring about social, economic,93 words
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Article73 1952-01-31 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed.— Mr. A. Heywood-Waddington. Malayan Economic Representative m Britain .will visit Malaya shortly to obtain Malayan views on rubber, tin and other trade matters before attending the Rubber Study Group meeting m Canada m May. The Finance Committee of the Federal Legislative Council73 words
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Article89 1952-01-31 7 SEREMBAN. Wed.— F 1v c Officials and five Unofflcials have been appointed by the Negri Ruler m Council to the Juvenile Welfare Committee In Negri Sembilan for 1952. They are: Raja Muhammad, Nordin Alhaj bin Raja Deli (chairman); Mr. M. Selvadurai (secretary) the Probation Officer, Negri89 words
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Article128 1952-01-31 7 Charged with wife murder IYAPILLAI Arumugam, aged 24, a labourer at the Singapore Harbour Board, was charged at the Assizes yesterday, with the murder of his wife, Saraswathie, aged 15 at the Harbour Board quarters on Aug. 22. It was alleged that Saraswathie had been living with her parents and128 words
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Article64 1952-01-31 7 Singapore had a minor invasion of tourists yesterday from the Italian liner Sydney, which docked from Australia. Most passengers came ashore soon after the ship berthed early m the morning. Among passengers who left the Colony for Italy when the Sydney sailed last night was Mr L.64 words
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Article38 1952-01-31 7 42 DAYS SICK LEAVE From tomorrow, daily paid employees of the Singapore Harbour Board will get 42 days' paid sick leave a year. Tc be eligible an employee should have completed one year's continuous service with the Board.38 words
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Article53 1952-01-31 7 TELUK ANSON. Wed On Friday, Federation Day. students from Teluk Anson English. Malay, Chinese and Indian schools will take part m a combined sports meet at the Tow n Padang. All the schools will hold ceremonies when a message from the Offlcer-Adminlster-ing-the-Government Mr Del rufo.53 words
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Article135 1952-01-31 7 a new phototelegram service begins In Singapore tomorrow, documents, sketches and cartoons will be radioed, for the first time, to Hong Kong. The service will be operated by Cable and Wireless, who already wire photographs to New York and London. The assistant manager of printed on135 words
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161 1952-01-31 7 OPERATION WAISTLINE" starts on Monday at the RAF. base at Changi. It consists of slimming and general health exercises for girls of the Women's Royal Air Force and the wives of Service families. Twice-weekly evening classes are planned, with P.T. to music under161 words
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Article80 1952-01-31 7 MDM D IPOH, Wed. R. Teoh Hoe Khuan, father of Mr. Teoh Seng Khoon, Thomas Cup and Perak badminton player, died m Ipoh yesterday after a short Illness. He was 65 and was a Government pensioner With over 25 years' service. He retired In 1933 as80 words
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Article219 1952-01-31 7 Big job in radio for Asian DADIO Malaya is look> ing for a highly qualified man, Asian, to fill the newly created post of assistant news editor. For the right man the post will be permanent and pensionable and will carry a maximum basic salary of $850 a month. The219 words
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Article91 1952-01-31 7 QNE of two Indian Muslims, Mydin bin Moosa, who cheated a Tamil, Arumugam, of two buttons purported to be made from American gold dollars and obtained from him $300, a gold ring and fountain pen, had his sentence of six months' imprisonment reduced to three months In the91 words
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Article39 1952-01-31 7 JOHORE BAHRU, Wed. Sudin bin Bakar, a railway gate watchman at Sedenak, was bound over m $100 for six months for attempting suicide. A neighbour found him inside a locked room with a wound m his stomach.39 words
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Advertisement54 1952-01-31 7 E I C E I farlsWrq c beer r coMM*y immo Ready Stocks Aluminium Corrugat Calvd. Corrugated ed Sheets Sheets Aluminium Ridgings Calvd. Plain Sheet* Afl swt Cofril|!Jt-d cc lvd Plain Wlrc Asbestos Plain Sheets ■'•""■©"•W Cement Distempei Expanded Metal R.M.S. Bars etc., etc. TAN SIN PENG CO. PHILLIP STREET,54 words
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Advertisement70 1952-01-31 7 'iiuiiiuuiiiiiiiiuniimiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiicjiiitiiiiiiiicjiiiiiiiiiiiicjiiiiiiiiiiiiciiMii^ MORNDEW CREAM 3.25 ASTRINGENT COMPLEXION MILK $2.50. 4.50 2 SKIN FOOD $2.50. $4.50. $23.25 i g SKIN TONIC $2.50. 4.50 SPECIAL LOTION $3.50. 6.50 SrECIAL FOUNDATION CREAM 2.25 COLD CREAM 3.00 SKIN FOOD SPECIAL O 4.50 ASTRINGENT CREAM 3.50 ASTRINGENT POWDER 6.65 5 BRACIINI $2.35. 4.35 3 MASCARA 1.5070 words
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183 1952-01-31 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. THE 1,477-acre site of the University of Malaya at Johore Bahru is to be bought by the Federation Government for $3,629,000 this year. The Finance Committee of i the Federal Legislative Council has approved funds for this purpose About 674 acres183 words
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Article124 1952-01-31 8 Welfare job: Dept. picks a woman T'HE Singapore Social Welfare Department has recommended that one of the sixteen applicants be appointed woman probation officer. The post has been vacant since the beginning of the year. The recommendation is oelag considered by the Colonial Secretary's office. The post demands a woman124 words
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Article26 1952-01-31 8 Officers and men of the RAF. Regiment (Malaya) will parade at Changi to-rn.-rrow to mark the tenth anniversary of their parent body, the R.A.F Regiment.26 words
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Article120 1952-01-31 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. A NNUAL saving of $1,300,000 and improved efficiency m the public service are the result of two years' work by the Organisation and Methods Branch which is advising the Federal Government, says the third report of the Branch tabled at the Federal Legislative120 words
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82 1952-01-31 8 $1,400 jobs for three retired men KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. THREE retired senior Federal Government officers are to be re-employed this year on one-year contracts to assist m clearing up the arrears of work which have accumulated m the Service Branch of the Federal Secretariat. They wiU be paid $1,400 a82 words
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Article35 1952-01-31 8 IPOH, Wed.— Members of the Bench and Bar m Ipoh today paid tribute to the late Mr. Ramaswami Iyer, senior Assistant Registrar of the Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court who died on Jan. 22.35 words
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339 1952-01-31 8 ADVISER POINTS TO NEGLECT, WASTE, LACK OF CONTROL "How Government should run its business' KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. UNNECESSARY CLERICAL services, lack of central control of purchasing and stores, neglect of inspection of work, lack of training facilities and low standards of office accommodation ape among eight points which need eliminating339 words
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Article, Illustration25 1952-01-31 8 SIR WILLIAM JENKIN, former Director of Intelligence. Federation Police. Questions were asked about his resignation m the Federal Legislative Council yesterday. -Report m Page 4.25 words
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Article101 1952-01-31 8 TAY SIAK HENG, a salesman, was m the Singapore Second District Court, yesterday without his right hand. He was giving evidence against a 30-year-old seaman. Tan Siong Koh. charged with driving a motor-car m a negligent manner. Tay said that he was driving a station wagon101 words
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Article74 1952-01-31 8 WONG Ji Kin, a 19-year-old student, was charged m the Singapore Relief Court yesterday with house trespass by entering Mrs. June Wood's flat with Intent to outrage her modesty at 10 a.m on Sept. 17. He was further charged with trying to break Into the flat74 words
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Article49 1952-01-31 8 The following were elected office-bearers of Christ Church, Dorset Road. Singapore: Mr. £>. D. Ponnlah, president: Miss Edith Paul, vice-president: Mr. O. I. Baiasundram, secretary: Mr. K. Mailvaganam, treasurer: Mr. K. Paramathypathy, librarian; Mr. 1. Catheresoo, sports secretary; Miss E. Linus and Miss Pearl Williams, committee members.49 words
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Article74 1952-01-31 8 BICYCLE CURFEW BACK TO 'NORMAL' PENANG. Wed. I'HE Chinese New Year extension of the bicycle curfew m George Town from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. will revert to the previous time, of 7 p.m. to 1 a_m. from tomorrow evening. During the curfew, no bicycles, ridden or poshed, are allowed74 words
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Article461 1952-01-31 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. A SPECIAL STATUS for people m the Federation who qualify for Federal Citizenship m all requirements except the English or Malay languages is urged by three Chinese members of the Select Committee of the Federal Legislative Council set up to report461 words
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Article, Illustration43 1952-01-31 8 Mr. J. F. NICOLL, (right), who has been chosen to succeed Sir Franklin Gimson as Governor of Singapore, saying farewell to friends m Hong Kong last week when he left by air for Britain on short leave before taking up his new appointment.43 words
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Article48 1952-01-31 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed.— Lee Sia Eng, 25 ,was fined a total of $60 m Kuala Lumpur today for driving a motorcar without consideration (or others, for not having a driving licence and an insurance policy. He was also disqualified from driving for 12 months.48 words
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Article60 1952-01-31 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. THE Federal Legislative Council wa^ today asked to approve $100,000 (or the payment of housing allowances to officers appointed or seconded for Emergency duties. Provision wa s made m the 1952 budget for the salaries and cost of living allowances of these officers, but60 words
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Article182 1952-01-31 8 Buddha image: 'Move justified' T<HE removal of the Buddha image from the old Singhalese Temple at Outram Road to the new monastery it i St. Michael's Road, Singapore, was "justifiable". Rev. Piyadassi Thera, a Buddhist monk who is how m Singapore, said yesterday. Rev. Thera said that the removal of182 words
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Article48 1952-01-31 8 MR S. K. Reddi has resigned as Registrar at the office of the Representative of the Government of India In Singapore Mr. Reddi is a barrister and proposes to practice here Mr. V S Pillay has been temporarily appointed Registrar until a new officer Is named^48 words
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Article48 1952-01-31 8 TELUK ANSON, Wed.— For stealing 616 coconuts valued at $90 belonging to Bagan Datoh Estate, Teluk Anson, Mohamed Hasslm bin Hajl Annur, Mat Asln bin Mat and Mat Zaid bin Haji Anur were sentenced to two months' imprisonment each at Teluk Anson.48 words
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132 1952-01-31 8 fTIHE Director of the Women's i X Royal Army Corps, Brigadier M. F. Coulshed, said yesterday she was very pleased with the standard of trie W.R.A.C. Singapore branch. Brigadier Coulshed Is spending a week In Singapore as part of an official tour of W.132 words
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Advertisement553 1952-01-31 8 Rice and sugar stocks a secret KUALA LUMPUR. Wednesday. TT would not be In the public interest to reveal how much rice and sugar the Federation had stockpiled or how lon/r. the stocks would last, the acting Member for Economic Affairs. Mr. A. J. D. C. Loch, told the Federal553 words
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Advertisement154 1952-01-31 8 After your shave... TRY THIS! Jp MN INHALE! l: 1^^ S^T^ SPLASH Aqua Velva on your gj^^j^^^^ggfe-M 'ace and rub briskly m What k?:| instant refreshment Tha 1 world's most popular afterWK 9 shave lotion. BAi^^^>l j INHALE deeply by cupping Mia E P*' 11 1 over the face Aqua154 words
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180 1952-01-31 9 MINER MAKES $450,000 CLAIM ON TIN FIRM 'Ended permit and sold my ore 9 IPOH, Wed. A MINER, Mr. Chen Pang Kwee, today claimed $450,000 m the Supreme Court from Meru Tin Limited of Jelapang, for alleged wrongful termination of a mining permit, the price of some oi his ore180 words
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Article91 1952-01-31 9 A FRUIT shop keeper, Gan rt Kee Teng, who was sentenced to 14 months' imprisonment for possession of Tiger Beer labels and Crown corks belonging to the Malayan Breweries had his sentence altered to a fine of $750 on appeal m the Singapore High Court yesterday.91 words
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Article73 1952-01-31 9 CHINESE V.M.C.A.. Seieele Road, basketball. 5.30 p.m.; free English class. 7 pm tßb!ef > :.ni. < 7.30 pm. BRITISH RED CROSS Old People's Club, meeting, W". icy Hall. 430 p.m. ST. JOHN AMBII.ANfT BRIr.ADE. Stamford Road home rtirsing class. 5 p.m. SINGAPORE ART SOCIETY: Tbir< Open Photographic Exhl-73 words
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Article, Illustration51 1952-01-31 9 Nearly half the road at point along Marine Parade. Singapore, has been washed away as a result of a breach m the seawall which has been left unrepaired for over a year. Picture shows labourers filling m part of the <ap yesterday.— Straits Times51 words
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Article54 1952-01-31 9 KUALA IIIMI'UR. TLfsday 4 IHK(|IK for 5i40.817.52 will fa rmni^d to th e Ex rl. Services Association of Malaya m a tew days. Mrs Vlano-n Facer, honorary organiser of tlie Federation Poppy Day Fund last year, said today. She thanked all who had helped to attain54 words
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Article101 1952-01-31 9 Away If f»t ruins your figure or makes you short of breath and endangers your lit .I'll, you will find it ea«y to lose a hHif pound a day with the new Hollywood method called FOHMODE. No dr«»;t!o dieting or ♦xer-lso. Al>s>oiutely safe. Auk your eh«ml«t fcr FOKMODB101 words
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Advertisement176 1952-01-31 9 DAILY i'i^Afr? Ti^Hmxi 6<3of 9*309 30 JKQoi^mHorde Starring ANN BLYTH A CAST OF THOUSANDS The story of a ■X^'H^l "lady cop" who f J^Zgk iKt^ << invaded the under- rfl|\l r ££jfl world alone Wm\^^^j^tk ALEXIS SMITH G SCOTT BRADY 4 IN A JEEP Starrmi: Viveia l.indfor* Distributed by Shaw176 words
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Advertisement183 1952-01-31 9 ESTHER VOTED > WORLD FILM FAVOURITE at the < ANNUAL FOREKIN PRKSS \JB^^^m ASSOCIATION BANQUET. JSk mj/Hp/ifl see ""her" m 1 m^i M-(;-.VI s FfJN-AND-SONG 'QJBS&Su TODAY/ II a.m. -1.45 4.15-6.45 9.U0 p m. -fl nn /MO rrvMP*lTtr>NFr> SAT. AT MIDNIGHT/ Filmed m TECHNICOLOR IN WILDEST AFRICA! THE ROYAL COMMAND183 words
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Miscellaneous243 1952-01-31 9 Straits Times Crossword HI 2*2 SRHSJ "^"^"^^sss m^ m IZSSSi R!9SQI i nSV nccn mm ackos.s ij 1:j .itiu.ti ci>c nua. 1 \.t\t pe:- An abandoned snip :n .iun'«? <6 4) alr J leM <«)• A vain code i»n«) 10. Reading stands on U (6) il. They arf habitats of243 words
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Article, Illustration293 1952-01-31 10 IT is interesting to decide how long it will take British and American crazes and fads to reach Singapore. Fashions tend to be slow to catch on m this Colony and this is often a good thing. J Every season the fashion houses of the world293 words
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Article, Illustration49 1952-01-31 10 Columbia Pictures star, Teresa Wright, toears this lovely lace blouse which has elastic around the top so that it can be worn either on or off the shoulder. Her hair is parted m the centre and waved back over the temples to harmonise with the design of the blouse.49 words
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Article589 1952-01-31 10 Magda Dunin - Magda Dunin "I've had a shock" a pretty girl told me. A man paid me a compliment, and it actually gave me a shock! We were dancing, you see. and he said: "Praise be that you smell nice because some women h— #l*»«'»»" The589 words
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Article, Illustration38 1952-01-31 10 COLD FROM THE EAST Exoticall\j (/old-embroider-ed black coat (from Beirut, Lebanon) worn by Mrs. Howard Marion-Crawford for the premiere ol the film "Les Miserables" at the Marble Arch Pavilion, London. Her decorative gold earrings match the ornate embroidery.38 words
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Article605 1952-01-31 10 SUSAN wise - So We Both Went Out To Dine SUSAN wise By t xr DEFORE Chinese New Year several ol my colleagues commented on the smug, cat-that-ate-the-canary expression that I wore as 1 went about my work. Most of them were looking very miserable indeed at the prospect of two or three605 words
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Advertisement226 1952-01-31 10 CLEANSING J RSFRSSHING OISINF CTANT^^^|V^ DBODORANT safe Cr Economic m for cleanliness m every spliere SPIC gives you the utmost aid. i <^ wftfc 3to 5 t><* rts of f' a(n uateT according to requirement, SPIC c!<.'aiu<. > s. disinfects and brightens up living rooms, furniture, baths, kitchens, basins, utensils,226 words
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Advertisement517 1952-01-31 10 f Variety /n \oooc/eat/np Jjj* Hk. -4 Plan your meals with v y soups ;.^J| To help vary your meals delight\Jw fully, to make each meal more comJpi iJp plete serve Campbell's Soups! So Wf ~*?^0 many kinds to choose from: invigoJk^^^^^t rating meat stock soups, smooth St WS^tM Wf^517 words
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Article258 1952-01-31 11 LONDON, W«d. £LOBINQ middle prices of" selected stocks, as supplied by special arrangement with The Financial Times, were: Consola Ill Funding 4% Mi War 3* MM BANKS Chartered c£3i 10t Mercantile t«2f) 1*12 pd > JO Hongkong illtti 87 EtMero iMi t i INSCBANCB Com. Un. iuu i258 words
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Article32 1952-01-31 11 rpHE Malayan Exchange Banks Association announced yesterday that the agreed rate of exchange to merchants for the Belgian franc was, Selling, T.T./0.D.. ready. 1.632 V Other agreed rates remain unchanged.32 words
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Article205 1952-01-31 11 From Our Own orrespondrnt MELBOURNE. Wed. "THERE was little support for shares on the Melbourne or Sydney Stock Exchanges today. Prices fell In all sections. Leaders which suffered included 8.H.P., down Is. and I.CJ-A. Ordinaries, down Is 9d. Man; second-rank issues had nominal falls, lower sellers falling205 words
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Article232 1952-01-31 11 Sellers find buyers; price rises slightly From A Market Correspondent TTOE Singapore rubber market opened steadier x after the holidays and business was reported at around $1.39} a lb. for first-grade, February shipment. Later m the morning, however, up-country selling pressure brought an easier tone and prices dropped232 words
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Article39 1952-01-31 11 TIN: $490 A PICUI SINGAPORE. Wed., Jan. W. $499.75 (down IMfett). London: €990 a ton LONDON. Jan. 30— Cash Buyers £990, Sellers *9|*: Forward Bayers £986, Sellers £988: Settlement £997 i (down <£4i). Turnover: a.m. 85, p.m. 100 tons.39 words
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Article109 1952-01-31 11 rpHE Controller of Foreign Exchange, Singapore, states: "Consequent upon the recent relaxation m dealings m certain foreign currencies, it has been found that the previous policy of publishing th e control rates of exchange under the Finance Regulations 195 i) needs 'revision. "The rates of exchange published109 words
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Article133 1952-01-31 11 Firm reopening THE Malayan share market yesterday opened after the holidays on a firm note although only a small volume of business wa s transacted. Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebroke; s' Association were: ft avert B.B. Pe trol. 48/3 Trkker 4t Neav« Ords 4 JO W.133 words
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Article92 1952-01-31 11 VERY quiet conditions prevailed m the Singapore produce market yesterday. Some business was reported m the copra section at $34 j a picul for Jan. -Feb shipment, with further sellers at |Mf». Loose grade copra buyers lowered quotations to $32 ',4 a picul for sun-dried and $3292 words
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Article205 1952-01-31 11 gHIPS alongside the Singapore Harbour Board godowns. or expected there by 7 a.m. today, are: 1-2 Bali, 4-5 Aagtekerk. Coal I Plant Benlomond. 6-7 Automedon, 8-9 Steel Ranger. 11 Atreus. 13-14 i Tantalus. 15-16 Marabank, 18 Francisville 19-20 Obra. N.W. Empire Dock Entrance King Bay. 2122 Islander. 23-24205 words
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Advertisement1364 1952-01-31 11 MANSFIELD tic CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Singapore! BLUE FUNNEL UNB Car.... i .ption to proceed via other ports to lead aad drecaerge cargo. SAILINCS te LIVERPOOL. CLASCOW LONDON b CONTINENTAL PORTS Due Sails P Sham Penang atyrawdoa for Liverpool Cl ««€ow |aa. 27/ Fob. I Tvatawjs tor Havre. Southampton L'pool1,364 words
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540 1952-01-31 12 LB.F. OFFICIAL SPEAKS OUT I By Our Badminton Reporter THE Thomas Cup squads of the United States and Denmark, who are generally regarded as certainties to contest the zone final for the right to meet Malaya in the challenge round, will not be prepared540 words
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Article, Illustration34 1952-01-31 12 Singapore Cricket Club cen tre-forward Pat Sewell scoring the last goal m yesterda y's women's hockey match on the Padang. S.C.C. women beat the Changi W.R.A.F. by five goals to nil.— Straits Times picture.34 words
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Article359 1952-01-31 12 S.C.C. too good for Base XV S.C.C. 19: Naval Base 0. SINGAPORE Cricket Club easily got the better of a Naval Base XV on the Padang yesterday. winning by 19 points (two goals, two penalties and a try) to nil. The Naval Base, though trying hard, did not have a359 words
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Article80 1952-01-31 12 REVISED fixtures m the Singapore Hockey Association's knock-out competitions are as follows Senior section: S.C.C v RAJ 1 (Changl), Peb. 1 (Umpires: Messrs. Lawson and Vennings. Police v S.R.C.. Peb. 2 (Umpires: Major Camp and Capt. Stacker). The final will be played on Peb. 16 (Umpires:80 words
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Article89 1952-01-31 12 MELBOURNE Wed. The 1952 Davis Cup challenge round will b* played In Adelaide, it *as decided today st a conference o: the State I. awn Tennis Areo"lations. The date has not vet heen fixed BLUE ROVERS S.C. Blue Rovers Sports Club will hold a general89 words
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Article18 1952-01-31 12 HOCKEY: Jnr. K.O. tie: RAF Tengah University at Sepoy Uoes. SOCCER: Rovers trial at Farrer Park.18 words
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Article95 1952-01-31 12 LONDON, Wed. WONG PENG SOON hi ex- pected to defend his title m the All-England badminton championships at the Empress Hall, Earls Court, London, In March. Pent Soon haa won the title for the last two yean and another victory would Rive him the outrightReuter - 95 words
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Article212 1952-01-31 12 A FORMER Combined Schools star will lead the attack of a First Division side m his first season of S.AJ.A. league soccer if he passes his "big. test". He is 19-year-old Goh Boon Khim who will be tried out by Rovers at Parrer Park today when212 words
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Article270 1952-01-31 12 SINGAPORE'S 1952 athletic season will open unofficially on Saturday, when the newlyformed Achilles Club will hold a triangular three miles cross-country run m the Mcßitchie Reservoir area. The meet will be confined to the representatives of the Royal Air Force, Police and the Achilles Members of270 words
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Article241 1952-01-31 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. A RYAN GYMKHANA soccer team is making another visit to Malaya for a series of games m March this year. The party of 21 players and officials is scheduled to cave India on March 21 and will disembark at Pel ang241 words
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Article369 1952-01-31 12 By EPSOM JEEP KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. JWY ten best horses to follow at the Selangor Ooid Cup meeting are: Curlew: Showed his worth at B. Tlmah at backend of last season when he won top class 9-f. handicap In great style. There is not the slightest doubt369 words
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Article526 1952-01-31 12 rriiE Island Club will play the American Association at foursomes this Sunday. The draw and starting times are: Ist TEE 815 a.m. J. L. Pagan (18) it W. T. Krall (24) v F. Hammond (21) H. Burnard (24); 8.30 R. J. Fennie (8) H. Christenson526 words
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Article264 1952-01-31 12 SPORTS-mistresses from Singapore's English girls schools yesterday agreed that the time had come for girls to take part in organised inter-school athletics, swimming, hockey and netball in "healthy rivalry". At a meeting convened by Mr. E. Strickland, Director of Physical Education, at Raffles Girls'264 words
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544 1952-01-31 12 By JACK FINGLETON (Exclusive to the Straits Times) SYDNEY, Wednesday. TWE BOWLING of bumpers by the Australians m A the final Test yesterday against the West Indians has aroused a storm here. The West Indians were diplomatically silent men when asked by newspapermen for opinions544 words
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Article165 1952-01-31 12 Goddard puts blame on W.L Board SYDNEY, Wed. THE West Indies Cricket 1 Board of Control came under fire today from John Goddard, captain the West Indies team. He was confirming what Lindsay Hassett, Australia's captain, said recently regarding the itinerary of the tour. Hassett referred to this as "stupidlyReuter - 165 words
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Article72 1952-01-31 12 JN a hockey friendly on the S.C.C. ground yesterday S.C.C. women beat Changl WRAFs by five goals to nil. The game was fast and InterestIng, with S.C.C. women having the better of the tussle. Mrs. Pat Sewell opened the scoring for S.C.C. followed by Sheila Tonkin.72 words
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Article93 1952-01-31 12 Chwee Kok. winner I of four gold medals for Singapore at the Asian Games, has been invited to take Part m the Philippines Amateur Swimming Association's annual championships to bf» held at Manila between March 6—9. The invitation has been received by Mr. Tan Sin Whatt,93 words
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