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Title Section19 1952-02-23 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1952 if PRICE FIFTEEN CENTS19 words
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Article325 1952-02-23 1 Whispering campaign grows: West Rents 'bag 9 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. J^l.NE more bandits have been killed by security forces in the Federation. Eight died because the whispering campaign against the terrorists is growing. Members of the public talked and Communist leaders have removed the325 words
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Article39 1952-02-23 1 LONDON. Frl.— Mr Murray R. F. Rogers, president of the Penanj; Sessions court, has been appointed Puisne judge of the Supreme Court of Sarawak North Borneo and Brunei, the Colonial office announced here today.— Reu- terReuter - 39 words
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Article81 1952-02-23 1 Xl ALA I.IMPIK, Fri. first circular to Government officers issued hy the High Commissioner, General Sir Gerald Tempter, contains 34 woids but it tells the whole story of how Sir Gerald intends to fight the Emergency. The circular, No. 1, of 1952 reads: "Any idea that81 words
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72 1952-02-23 1 Britain tells Egypt 'we want accord' CAIRO, Fri. •pHE Egyptian Premier, Aly Maher Pasha, said last night that he had received a personal message from (he British Foreign Secretary Mr. Eden, expressing Britain's desire to reach "early total agreement' with Egypc. The message was brought by Am; Pasha. Egyptian Ambassador72 words
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Article, Illustration53 1952-02-23 1 I'HKKt: SINGAPORE WINNERS of the Queen's (iuide award. th P most coveted badge m the Girl Guides (from left) Miss Catherine Wong. Miss Wendy Geikie and Miss Anna Yong. They received their badges and certificates at yesterday's Guide rally m Singapore. —Straits Times picture. More pictures53 words
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320 1952-02-23 1 SOME ARE ALREADY SORRY SAN FRANCISCO, Friday. SOME Southwood residents have had a change ot heart about the Sing Sheng family the Chinese they told by a 174-28 vote they did not want as neighbours m their all-white residential district. The group will meet320 words
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Article30 1952-02-23 1 MANILA. Fri.—Fighting Between Government forces and Communist-led Huks broke out this afternoon five miles south-west of Clark Air Force Base m Central Luzon -A.P.AP - 30 words
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Article137 1952-02-23 1 HONG KONG, Fri. JJONG KONG Government today promulgated drastic new regulations to wipe out smuggling to China of strategic materials imported to Hong Kong under certificates for local consumption only. The regulations, come into force on March 7. They provide penalties from HKS 100.000Reuter - 137 words
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Article45 1952-02-23 1 NEW YORK, Fri. Scientists predict that two new drugs for treatment of tuberculosis will be available to the public within six weeks to two months and that the cost of treating the diseast may be reduced to less than US$100.45 words
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Article87 1952-02-23 1 No comment on strike plot story LONDON. Fri SCOTLAND Yard would not comment today on a report in the Daily Mail that the Special Branch has uncovered a plot to sabotage the British rearmament drive through stoppages and strikes The paper claimed that the police have studied all strikes ofAFP - 87 words
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Article124 1952-02-23 1 They left Singapore on Feb. 8 and took turns to fly the 8,000 miles to England. The Singapore flyers were greeted by Mr. W D. Beckenham, former manager of Kallang airport, who is now on leave. Both thoroughly enjoyed the trip The trip was uneventful except124 words
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Article49 1952-02-23 1 SAIGON, Fri.— Mr. Norris E Dodd, Director General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation, arrived hare from Bangkok by air today on a one-week visit for talks with French, Vietnamese, Cambodian and Laotian officials about the food situation and agricultural development m Indo-China.49 words
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Article53 1952-02-23 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri.— In future, King's Scouts may be called Queen's Scouts. Speaking at the "Founder's I Day" rally in Kuala Lumpur today, the Deputy Chief Scout of the British Commonwealth and Empire, General Sir Rob Lockhart, said that there was a possibility of the new53 words
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Article103 1952-02-23 1 CANBERRA. Frl. MR. R. G. Casey. AustraiTl lia's Minister for External Affairs, said here today that the situation m Southeast Asia had worsened since September last year with In- creased Communist- pressure In Indo-China and no easy or early solution likely m Malaya. In aReuter - 103 words
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173 1952-02-23 1 NEW IMPORT CHECKS ON CLOCKS, BEER j clocks and watch be subject to individu i new import controls an j ments of the Federation So far, these article* open general licences. Oth goods will be added to th cannot be imported from other non-sterling Cour es and German beer will173 words
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192 1952-02-23 1 Japan riots raise 'new police' call TOKYO. Fri j riOLLOWING a wave of I r Communist riots m Japan last, night the Japanese At-torney-General, Mr Klmura. announced to-day that his Government would demand the creation of a new police I force to handle such emergencies. He said that the current192 words
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Article77 1952-02-23 1 CEVENTY men died when 1,500 Koreans m the Kojedo Island internment camp attacked their United Nations guards with steel picks, blackjacks and barbed wire flails. General Ridgway's Headquarters announced today. The riot, which took place on Feb. 18, was Communist planned and led. the announcement77 words
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Article76 1952-02-23 1 WASHINGTON, Fri. A MERICAN officials said yesterday that th e United States would cut off immedi- ately the flow of American aid to Indonesia if the Indo- nesian Government repudiates the assurance of military aid given by th e former Foreign MInUtCT, Achmed Subradjo TheyAFP - 76 words
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Article15 1952-02-23 1 Two Chinese women are reported missing m the Kuala Lipis area of Pahang.15 words
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Article55 1952-02-23 1 SINGAPORE'S retiring Commissioner of Police, Mr. J. P. Pennefather-Evans, has suggested to Government that a separate organisation from the police be set up to investigate corruption m the Colony. This recommendation, it is understood, has oeen made because the police have not enough officers to spare to run55 words
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Article30 1952-02-23 1 The bodies of two Malay! women rubber tappers, mur- j dered by bandits, were found yesterday on an estate m the Kuala Kubu district of Selangor30 words
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Article220 1952-02-23 1 Reds in Korea 'can't winnow' TOKYO, Fri. GENERAL James Van Fleet, Commander of the United States Eighth Army m Korea, said yesterday m Seoul that the Chinese and North Korean Communists would probably attack if the armistice talks failed. But he was confident his troops would throw back any CommunistReuter - 220 words
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Article40 1952-02-23 1 TRIPOLI, Fri.— Police flred today on a demonstration outside Government buildings against the results of Libya's first general elections The crowd is said to have thrown bomb s at the police. Demonstrators were wounded —ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Advertisement27 1952-02-23 1 rl men V- -TrtT PUOHi 3390 TAIHENG CO 23 3 COLEMAN ST ■BUILD UP youv POTENTIAL NN machine tools fsB METAL WORKING MBmachinery j^LINDETEVES SINGAPORE PEJMANG IPOH27 words
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Advertisement109 1952-02-23 1 It's the real thing i'^*^ 1/ How millions Sleep their way to health with Oval tine K5? f\ HE PS t^kimg /'its Mod to sei yolT)1 WS \j -riMi II WAItINO so ■"•GHT/JKjk "i& AJ/O, OV* 1 1 ,t'»OW *NB £AR.LY IN THi ]^D NfiW M 1 I n *l*C*109 words
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256 1952-02-23 2 PALACE 'MUST WATCH FOR TORY TRICKS LONDON, Friday. JENNIE LEE, wife of Mr. Aneurin Bevan, declared yesterday that Buckingham Palace would have to be On the alert against attempts by the Conservative Government to "misase theft- relations" with the Queen. Writing m the weekly review Tribune, whicft she helps toReuter - 256 words
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Article46 1952-02-23 2 CANBERRA, FrL Prime Minister, Mr. Robert Menzies said today he was m direct touch with Mr. Winston Churchill about Queen Elizabeth's Coronation and the Royal visit to Australia. No final date had been set for either, he told a Press conference.—Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Article147 1952-02-23 2 REST OF THE WORLD NEWS IN BRIEF JJONG KONG Teachers' Association states thw ricksha puller m the colony makes more money than nest colony school teachers. The association wants the minimum salary for a teacher to be HKS2SO per month. FOUR spies were executed by a Nationalist firing squad m147 words
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Article33 1952-02-23 2 VALETTA, Friday. J^JALTA'S Legislative Assembly last night rejected a resolution proposing that the island should declare its unwillingness to be used as a major Atlantic Pact base. —Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Advertisement252 1952-02-23 2 Opening Today I Shown: 3. «15 9.15 p.m. R.K.O. BUiJw Thrills John Wayt»c E»bert Bra* la "FLYING LEATHERNECKS' C«tar by Technicolor Tomorrow At 11 A.M. Universal Pictures "SPY Him!" ITCHING INFLAMED SKIN HEALED! WdentJess ncfitns caused by pm ■ndcr the tkm, speedily devetaps-tmo irdialing pimples and opts sores unless '•decked252 words
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Advertisement692 1952-02-23 2 NOTICE The public are kindly requested to note that our 50 receipt forms m a book bearing numbers 8901 to 8950 inclusive have been lost and therefore they are cancelled and will not be valid. oE^GE LEE MOTORS LTD. MALAYAN BK£W£PIES, LIMITED (Incorporated m Singapore^ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that692 words
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Advertisement782 1952-02-23 2 NOTICES SELANGOR RECREATION CLUI BUILDING FUND AND FOOD FAOfc NOTICE Is hereby flmi thai all winning tickets for prizes h» the aboTe should be prese-ted to the undersigned on or before the 31st March 1952. After which date no claims will be considered wider aTiy circumstances. .HUSSAIN BIN MOHD. ZAIN,782 words
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Advertisement444 1952-02-23 2 NOTICE^ .t. t NOTICtf NOTICE is hereby given that Madam LEE YEOW CHENG of No. IMA syed Alwi Road. Singapore has applied to the Board of Licensing Justices, Singapore for a First Class Public House Licence (comprehensive) at Nee. 186 187 Syed Alwi Road. Singapore and that her application will444 words
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Advertisement437 1952-02-23 2 NOJICES i 1 GRASS 'CHTTUW. H.M. NAVAL BASE. BINGAPOBE Tenders are invited for the Grass Cutting Contract for:— H.M. Naval Base. Singapore and Other NavaJ Estabtiacmente In Singapore. S. Pull details of Hie Areas Involved may be obtained and drawings inspected at the Surveyor ot Lands' Ofloe. HM. Dockyard. Singapore,437 words
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Advertisement231 1952-02-23 2 NOTICES NATThtALISATION Notice Is hereby given that Chang Tneh Tung of No. 4, Margollouth Road. Singapore, is applying to the Governor for naturalisation, and that any person who knows any reason why naturalisation should not be granted should send a written signed statement to fee Colonial Secretary, Singapore. Dated the231 words
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Article280 1952-02-23 3 TO MEET ANY ATTACK IN EUROPE LISBON, Friday. fUK North Atlantic Treaty Organisation today sot a goal of 50 divisions by the end of this fWU to meet any Soviet attack. The military committee of the NATO Council ippnn >d a report of the NATO280 words
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Article, Illustration32 1952-02-23 3 808 HOPE, the comedian, is rarely lost for words But here a French actress. Corinne Calvert ha s him tonguetied. And Bob was supposed to give her lessons m pronunciation. Reuter picture.Reuter - 32 words
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104 1952-02-23 3 Tension in Middle East 'decreasing' LISBON. Fri. MUTAUTI Foreign Secre1> tary. Mr Anthony Eden, yesterday told 13 other Foreign Ministers on (he Atlantic Council that th<> Middle showed clear signs of improvement htj »a, due to a levsenine of Anglo-Egyptian tension. Ir. I den told the Atlantic Council of theReuter - 104 words
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Article53 1952-02-23 3 TAIPEH. Fri The Japne.se delegates have plunged lto an intensive study of ie Nationalists 22-article raft treaty which has been anslated into Japanese, ac>rding to Mr. Hideki Mazaki. ipanese delegation spokesian. He said that the Japanese legation had also worked it outlines for discussions Ith theReuter - 53 words
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Article35 1952-02-23 3 STOCKHOLM. Fri Two new arrests on charges of spying for Russia were made on Wednesday— onp m Stockholm and the other In Boraas Central Sweden security police said yesterday. Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article61 1952-02-23 3 T LONDON. Fri. HE abolition of numbered identity cards carried by every Briton for the last Yiy, years would save about 1.500 people m staff and about £1,500,000 m costs, it was stated m the House of Commons last night. The House had been told earlierReuter - 61 words
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Article254 1952-02-23 3 777 V DEAL ATTACKED LONDON, Friday. VI K. George Strauss, who was Minister of Supply iTI m the Labour Government, criticised last night conditions attached to the recent Anglo-American II over tin and steel. Henry Hopkinson, etary for Overseas Trade, told the House of Corns thereReuter - 254 words
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Article187 1952-02-23 3 LONDON, Fri. \|R. Harold Walton, foreign editor of the "Evening News,' said today that unless America abandons her cheap rubber policy, "we shall see Malaya in the red in more senses than one." He wrote: "In the banditinfested jungles of Malaya, the European planters haveAFP - 187 words
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Article35 1952-02-23 3 SAIGON, Fri— French planes have launched an attack on a breakaway group of Indo-China's picturesque Cao Dai religious sect, which claims spiritual guidance from Shakespeare, George Washington, Victor Hugo and Mahatama Gandhi. Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article22 1952-02-23 3 BANGKOK. Frl.-Siam exported 110.506 ton s of rubber last year of which 103,330 tons went to the United States.— AFP,AFP - 22 words
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Article29 1952-02-23 3 SAIGON. Fri A French Union column with armoured cars and artillery, has relieved Travong. northwest of Saigon which wa s encircled by Vletmlnh troops on Wednesday Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article67 1952-02-23 3 NEW DELHI, Fri. DOLLING in India's general I election ended yesterday It began in October. About 170.000.000 people were eligible to vote and nearly 90.000.000 did so— mostly women. Bv last night. 466 seats of the 496 in th e Central Parliament had been declared. Distribution67 words
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Article36 1952-02-23 3 OTTAWA, Fri.— Canada had her second biggest wheat crop 562.400.000 bushels last year, the Bureau of Statistics said yesterday. This wa« only 4,300,000 bushels less than the all-time record of 1928 ReuterReuter - 36 words
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119 1952-02-23 3 EXETER Fri. rE stretcher on which Bertha Mary Scorse. 20-year-old tuberculosis victim. had lain for two days at De- vonshlre Assizes was held at i an angle m the dock tonight while sentence of death was passed on her. Scorse had been foundReuter - 119 words
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108 1952-02-23 3 HONG KONG, Friday. A HAGGARD, 70-year-old Belgian Catholic mis- sionary staggered across the border from Communist China recently to tell of suffering m a "black hole of Calcutta" prison. Hong Kong church sources said today. I Is Father Florent Ver for 44 years108 words
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Article34 1952-02-23 3 NEW DELHI, Pri. The Prime Minister, Mr. Nehru, formally opened the International Film Festival here today at which 23 countries, including the United States. Italy, France. Britain and Russia. are represented.— Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article234 1952-02-23 3 RANGOON. Friday. DEKING has moved five divisions into southern 1 Yunnan Province and is preparing to attack Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist troops on Burma's eastern frontier, a diplomatic source said here yesterday. The Communists, helped by the Burmese army rebel leader, Naw Seng, have alreadyReuter - 234 words
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252 1952-02-23 3 South Africa sneers at British law BLOEMFONTEIN, Fri. UOW little South Africa cares for the law as it is laid down by the British Parliament or, for that matter, by the governments of any other country was explained to the Appeal Court here yesterday by Mr. A. B. Beyers, Q.C.,Reuter - 252 words
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Article48 1952-02-23 3 NEW DELHI. Fri.— The Indian Deputy Foreign Minister Mr. Keskar tol<J Parliament today that India will accede to the North Borneo Government's request for 10,000 Indian peasants as settlers there North Borneo authorities recently offered land to be cultivated to encourage rice production.—A.F.P.AFP - 48 words
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Article67 1952-02-23 3 LONDON. Fri MR. Robert Garner, vicepresident of the World Bank, had private talks here yesterday with senior British Foreign Office officials on the World Bank's scheme for settling the Anglo-Persian oil dispute. The talks will be continued today between Mr. Garner, who led the World BankReuter - 67 words
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Article50 1952-02-23 3 LONDON. Fri— The Duke of Windsor will leave London by train tonight for Paris. During his short visit he has rarely left the side of his bereaved mother. 84-year-old Queen Mary. He plans to return to the United States on the Queen Elizabeth next week.50 words
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Advertisement138 1952-02-23 3 ITS FUN TO RIDE f\ J|f JUVENILE TRICYCLES AND CYCLES In jn| Ch«in On». SM -ot' SSE Y °U CAN TRUST ikiii m des gn and coostrucrton Maroon. A T7?^fl_ttT *Q\ Cri-en «ed ot Sky iiiilPSHIO) OBI AIN ABLE AT ALL LEADINC STORES FACTORY REPRESENTATIVES SINGAPORE 1 KUALA LUMPUR PENANO138 words
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Advertisement162 1952-02-23 3 Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. i TMTftfiTrlrnfi imr \.i '^mm^N9Kbi7/ 1 If IB^^R^ f/\ Mj Jit JiB>SW CYMA TIMES THI WORLD tTHC RLTjENT Acclaimed hy users throughout the United Kingdom Africa India Pakistan, Ceylon, and the West Indies the prefabricated UNIPORT ALTENT is the immediate answer to all who require162 words
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222 1952-02-23 4 Commonwealth officers may be offered Council iobs SINGAPORE CANT GET MEN FROM BRITAIN CINCJAPORE City Council is having difficulty in recruiting senior technical staff and may widen its field of recruitment to all Commonwealth countries. A recommendation to this effect by the Establishment. Committee will go to the full board222 words
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Article, Illustration51 1952-02-23 4 TWIN SISTERS. Mrs. 51. E. Reutens (left) and Mrs. C. D Reutens. celebrated their 83rd. birthday on Wed'Wsday at their Singapore home. Rehind axe Mr. V R Reutens. Mr. C. J. Reutens and Mr. F. M. S. WrtlM, sons of Mrs. C. D. Rentens. The two sisters were born in51 words
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158 1952-02-23 4 And now only lour bandits are left in the gang SjtKKMBAN. Fri. BKI AKIM. up of a bandit! emit m the Seremban dis- i tr.i t has caused 22-year-old i Meow I ah. who served m the sctond .section of S«remban dsstrut Mm Vuen from June J!>">o to the end158 words
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Article68 1952-02-23 4 Six Connies at S'pore weekly AN additional weekly Constellation service between London and Sydney via SinSapore will be started by antas-BOAC next month This will bring the Constellation services through Singapore to six a week. A Qantas spokesman told the Btraits Times yesterday that air traffic on the Far Eastern68 words
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Article31 1952-02-23 4 MUAR, Fri. Koh Song Kang. who ignored a traffic signal and who failed to report that his identity card was defaced, was fined a total of $25 at Muar.31 words
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Article172 1952-02-23 4 25,000 TO TAKE PART^ TWENTY -FOUR Singapore youth organisations, 1 with a membership of 25,000, will take part m •Youth Week" which will begin on Monday. The Governor Sir Franklin Gimson, will open a youth exhibition at the Victoria Mfmorta^ BalL^ been invited to172 words
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Article49 1952-02-23 4 The Commissioner-Gene-ral, Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald. will shortly be going to Bangkok on a private yLsrit as the guest of the British Ambassador to Siam. Mr. G Wallinaer. Mr. Mac Donald may visit the Siamese Prime Minister. Marshal Phibul Songgram and other leading Siamese49 words
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Article29 1952-02-23 4 SEGAMAT, Fri. Because he did not refill the fire ex tinguisher of his bus. Tan Tap aged 46, was fined $15 by the Segamat Magistrate.29 words
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Article87 1952-02-23 4 IPOH. Frl. rw\HE whole of the Muklm of J. Belum. where paratroops of the Special Air Service Regiment are operating, has been declared a "controlled area" under the Emergency Regulations by the Mentri Besar of Perak. No person will be allowed to live m any part of the87 words
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355 1952-02-23 4 'MOREREFORMS ARE NEEDED' IN MALAYA LONDON, Friday. THE Daily Telegraph said today that drastic administrative, constitutional and personnel changes were needed in Malaya if the "exceedingly grave'' situation was to Jte remedied The paper said the Communist offensive in South-east Asia was bound to go on intensifying, with Burma anReuter - 355 words
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Article128 1952-02-23 4 A 44-YEAR-OLD Singapore fish hawker, Teo Kek Tong. was gaoled for two months m Singapore yesterday—all because of a Chinese "custom". Teo admitted trying to bribe Inspector A. Gopalan by offering him two fowls. 10 apples. 10 oranges and 40 OgfSS. Teo told the128 words
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Article79 1952-02-23 4 TWO pieces of gold, seized by the Singapore Cuscoms and valued at $865. were jrdered to be forfeited by the Singapore Third District Judge, Mr. S E. Teh. yesterday. The gold was found inside a pair of leather slippers on board the m.v Hong Tat79 words
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Article75 1952-02-23 4 The following are the officebearer? of the Government Servants Welfare Organisation (Anthony Road) SingaporeChairman: Mr S. B. Ahin. secretary: Inche Mohamed Dm Wn Daud, treasurer: Mr. Teo Kiak Seng, committee: Messrs V B K. Nalr, P. J. Lee. Koh Tin Geong. C R. Pereira, Wee Teck Lim. Chsng75 words
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Article73 1952-02-23 4 TODAY V.M.C.A. Orchard Road, chess club, 3 p.m.; tennis. 5 pm.; movie circle show, 8 p.m. British Red Cross Society Handicapped Children's Club, outing at Katong Park, 10 ajn. to 12 noon. C.YJMJi. (Church of St. Joseph Portuguese Mission), movie section film show, 7 p.m. Bedok M.VJ. reunion,73 words
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Article213 1952-02-23 4 <UBSTAl*OIss> naMc m shedding today are: TODAY e ialan Pekan. JaUn Sultan, Beach Rd.. Alhambra. Hotel. Sumbawa Rd.. St., Aljunid Rd., Sims Av«ae Paya Lebar Pump*. Joo Clual Place. Jalan Eunos, Rangoon Kd., Towner Rd., SeraiU/.oa Sd., K«lam Ayer, McPherson Rd.. Kun Chuan Rd., Boundary Rd, Ftorenee Rd..213 words
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Article58 1952-02-23 4 MULLER and Phipps (Malaya) were fined a total of $13,000 m the Singapore First District Court yesterday for three offences under the Finance Regulations Involving $27,196. The firm was said to nave placed the money to the credit of Muller and Phipps (Asia) m New York,58 words
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210 1952-02-23 4 COLDIERS' children from Nee Soon barracks d clustered round the door of the camp gymnasium yesterday to listen fascinated to the voices of 150 FHian soldiers raised m tribal chants they were singing to the Governor of Singapore, Sir Franklin Glmson. fi Even Sir Franklin,210 words
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Article59 1952-02-23 4 SINGAPORE City Council will not recognise the proposed efficiency badge to be given by the Singapore Hire Car Association next month to its 1306 members for safe driving, courtesy and fair rates. It was officially stated last night that the Registrar of Vehicle* had been directed59 words
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Article48 1952-02-23 4 PENANO. Fri.— The body of a Chinese with cord mark* round the neck wa« found in the sea off Batu Ferringhi, Penang this morning. Th* man has not been identified In Nibong Tebal district yesterday, police arrested five suspects under the Emer1 stencv Regulations.48 words
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Article96 1952-02-23 4 KUALA LUMPUR Fri WORKERS of the North) Eastern Transport Service Kelantan. who have been on strike since Jan. 26, are to be dismissed, said an official oi th# Federal Labour Department today. New driver* and conductors have been engaged and most services resumed Th P96 words
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Advertisement57 1952-02-23 4 v ott* sT Win Right through pregnancy BN^^^J V" I and earliest infancy, it is of L^^Mi WTw**-?"*'-^ the utmost importance to li^Hj^^B|^» 11 11- ii^jd mother and baby's health, ij^J that mother be fully and correctly nourished. Brand's > *^^HSJI 9 Essence of Chicken is the ggMwl invaluable and57 words
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Advertisement267 1952-02-23 4 Thank c{KOIYNOB for my healthy teeth i i Penetrating Kolynos Kolynos keev* your foam cleans thorousrhlv A&^*\ the teeth, w'.ere harmful A<^/""^_ unseen Bacteria are most likely to collect. Kolyno. whlt d spar actu^ypf^enu decay. your mouth clean and fr«h. (iP\ Kolynos 1« reollv mlnty flavour and It i/^— Is267 words
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184 1952-02-23 5 Even a Communist laughs— then the Party is forgotten D his Slrts™ ifil? r^ other hum?n hrinr h. A~? And whe? he is friSd 1^; enough f?om the n«tv di? cipline and dorm, lL: Commun" s d can blcome re ally human ThaMs what Sin«n«« Special Branch polcVhTve been finding184 words
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391 1952-02-23 5 gINGAPORE was not a centre for supplies intelligence and holidays for Federation bandits, the head of the Special Branch said yesterday m his review of last year. "We are aware of such possibilities.' We work m close liaison with the Federation and391 words
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Article53 1952-02-23 5 The Duke of Gloucester Grand Prior of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, has sent a telegram of thanks to Dr W. J. Vickers, Director of Medical Services, Singapore, for the message of sympathy sent by the local branch of St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade to53 words
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Article, Illustration39 1952-02-23 5 v™. D0 S NALD managing director of Fraser and weaves in Singapore, addresses 500 dealers of the company who were entertained to dinner at the Great World last night. Mr. Donald made his speech in Malay Straits Times picture.39 words
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124 1952-02-23 5 Killed self 3 months after mother tfUKARAN Krlshnan, aged W na f Kampong Bahru, Road, said in the Singapore Coroner's Court yesterday that three months after his wife had hanged herself hU son did the same. He was glvlne evidence at the inquest on his son, Ramasamy Krlshnan. a 24-year-old124 words
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Article64 1952-02-23 5 A YOUNG Malacca girl who came to Singapore on Jan. 24 to be a dance* hostess was warned by the Singapore Third District Judge, Mr. S E. Teh, yesterday for failing to notify change of address The girl, Seow Moi. said she had pictures of herself taken64 words
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Article61 1952-02-23 5 rpHE Telok Ayer Methodist X Youth Fellowship in Singapore will hold special meetings at the Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church every Sunday night in March. ..The Singapore District M.Y F. vice-president, Mr John Supramaniam will speak on Mar. 23 and the Rev Paul Contento on other Sundays61 words
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Article74 1952-02-23 5 Members of the Singapore Civil Defence Advisory Committee are: Secretary for Defence and Internal Security (chairman); Civil Defence Commisssioner (vice-chairman) Director of Medical Services, I Secretary for Social Welfare, Public Relations Secretary I Mr. Lim Yew Hock, Tuan Ahmad bin Mohamed Ibra- 1 him. Messrs. H. J.74 words
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Article40 1952-02-23 5 Members bf an advisory committee appointed by the Governor of Singapore' under the Emergency (Newspapar) Regulations are:- Mr. F. Gordon Smith (chairman) Mr T. W. Ong. Mr. V. Pakirisamy. Mr. A. M. Alsagoff and Mr. A. C. Simmons.40 words
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149 1952-02-23 5 SIGNALMAN E. A. Moo point that revolver ai through the chest. The Si this at the inquest on Mo It was stated that Signalman H. R. Ellery went to the armoury at Calcutta camp Paslr Panjang for a revolver for escort duty. Signalman.149 words
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Article68 1952-02-23 5 LADY Oimson will return tc Singapore next week m the liner Olengyle for a short stay. Also m the Glengyle is Mrs. J. A. Elwln, elder daughter of Sir Franklin Gimson, with her three-month-old son. Her husband, Commander Elwln is Naval Liaison Officer m Kuala Lumpur.68 words
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Article100 1952-02-23 5 JOHORE BAHRU. Frl. J± WOMAN delegate, Hejjah Zain binte Bulaiman, urged UMNO members to interest women m the kampongs m elections by encouraging them to attend election meetings. She was speaking on the proposal that UMNO should familiarise the people with State and Town Council100 words
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Article286 1952-02-23 5 'CAPITAL VALUE NOT CRITERION' JHE capital value of a property is not the correct criterion for fixing a just and proper rent," said Mr Kenneth A. Seth at the Singapore Rent Conciliation Board meeting yesterday. Mr. Seth made th e submission on behalf of the Medical286 words
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98 1952-02-23 5 Public help impresses MacGillivray PENANG. Fri. rE Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. D. C. MacGillivray, said todav that since bis arrival two weeks ago he had seen that manv sections of the people were giving valuable co-opera-tion to Government in the present Emergency In his first Press conference in the settlement98 words
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Article25 1952-02-23 5 JOHORE BAHRU. Fri. Chelliah, who was charged with causing grievous hurt to Soh Ah Leong through negligently driving, was allowed S3OO bail.25 words
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Article32 1952-02-23 5 JOHORE BAHRU. Fri. Chua Cheong Choo, a lorry driver, was sentenced to 18 months' Imprisonment by the Johore Bahru Sessions Court President for possession of 30 lb. of opium.32 words
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Advertisement198 1952-02-23 5 Choose Your g WEDDING GIFTS from our (g LATEST RANGE OF I SILVER E.P.N.S. WARES <? (£> lltDw (/> 9 Nk\ if S 2$ I 9 \w TAe /deo/ Gifts I 5) A/aAe Vbur Selection Early h 2> SILVERWARE DEPT. MALAYAN CHINESE ASSOCIATION MILLION LOTTERY TICKETS for DRAW on March198 words
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Advertisement120 1952-02-23 5 YOU CAM BE SURE... Cfoufci fjjpiiiqj i Provision for extra tall L bottles. l^-^^^^^^ Quick cube freezing Many other famous MODElSCt features. DISTRIBUTORS THE GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., LTD. OF ENGLAND SINGAPORE, MALACCA. KUALA LUMPUR, PENANG.\ j^t^&i It^S^P mm V I fc^^lfflfflP^DTAWARD STEELWORKS V'WwPHI BBp*T hong kono HING-KEE HONG CO.. LTD.120 words
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Miscellaneous92 1952-02-23 5 Today's Radio SINGAPORE 10 am Emergency News from KX.; 10.05 "Housewives' Choice"; 11 11.30 "New Records"; 1 p.m. "Saturday Ballroom"; 1.30— 1.50 News: 2 "Album of Harmony"* 2.30 "Rhythm Corner"; 3.45 "London Studio Melodies"; 3.15 "Pun with Music"; 3.30 'Tea Dance"; <15 5 "Southern Serenade": 6 15 Children: 6.45 "Music92 words
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Obituary31 1952-02-23 6 McMULUN: On the Fcbr-t»rv. 1852. at Wokmp Surrey Bh"land. Daniel MrMullln of ¥,L Burmah Shell OU Co. Ltd. of London formerly stationed In M.lajß tor beloved husband ot Doris McMu'.'.in31 words
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Article77 1952-02-23 6 MfcS. A P FREDKKiCts. aim Mr ft Mrs. R Hanam cratelully thank all friends who srat their Rifts and wreaths *f attended the funeral of the late Mr. R. Lamit. on 21.2.52 MRS ROSEMARY JESSE vashes to thnnk all friends who m hrr recent bereavement attended the funeral or77 words
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678 1952-02-23 6 The Strait Times Singapore, Sat., Feb. 23, 1952. Unions And The T.U.C. have no* had Hi* TO*port of the secretary «f the T.U.C., although Mr. Jagtaathan probably did not intend that bis remarks should be viewed in that light. If the Government fears that unions of government employees would be678 words
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Article244 1952-02-23 6 The proposal that Malay youths in Lower Perak should be apprenticed to Chinese artisans and craftsmen is a most cheering piece of news. It bears within it the seeds of that kind of communal harmony which is of more importance for the future of Malaya than many244 words
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Article196 1952-02-23 6 Amid the shivers of the cold war, and the rigours of the hot one. in Malaya and elsewhere, a ray of sunshine falls on a storm-tossed world. *nve British working man and his master have torn up their identity cards. For over twelve years every man and196 words
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Article, Illustration1064 1952-02-23 6 Cynicus - Cynicus by AN impression which the Singapore police have gained, that they are not getting from Government doctors all the assistance they need in their crusade against the drunken driver, would appear to have some foundation. A doctor at the General Hospital who was asked, after1,064 words
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Article764 1952-02-23 6 mO spend a night m SingaJ. of pore, the last place one would think ol going nowadays would be Coleman I Street, stronghold of tailors, idry cleaners. and photogra- phic studio*. Yet fifty years ago, nearly opposite Meyer Flats, stood lone of Singapore's best knowjn hotels, although never a764 words
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Advertisement642 1952-02-23 6 Straits Ti»e» k Free Prm lZ*£r O«CHMt» «OAp. MMta «<■■■"."■!"" wiwcn q^^^.4 KwMMh mm W fcw*«4 CITT •OOH STO«i« LTO. Collyw Q"»» SingaM** CITt »OO« STOII LTD 91 T»n«lm CLASSIFIED APS. vt I IOTT To BtMbet* ana (SE&nfrfiS! Patritim Anno SITUATIONS VACANT EFFICIENT Clerk* for Legal Office. Apply P.O. Box642 words
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Advertisement26 1952-02-23 6 GERMAN FOUNTAIN PEN New Piston Filling System and Transparent Large Quantity Ink Holding Reservoir. PRICES: $6.50 $7.5 C EVERBRIGHT OPTICAL CO.. 19, CHULIA STREET, SINGAPORE 126 words
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Advertisement72 1952-02-23 6 vie awn ms: Tfcsrc are teven bonet m »kc Im| neck oi a f ir jHe T mJ Hrn i, mitefced OMCtly m iwAtr fey »h«t m rt»e neck of a man I^*o™s^ TI6ER HEADACHE CUBE \^Lvv-(<s $2'&^Vs\ Unmjtcned by »ny other MwS&J^M HJJkX^W HEADACHE CURE it an WbVWIB*SS V^)\\72 words
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Article357 1952-02-23 7 'Rescue of three vessels will earn several millions 'pHE biggest salvage operations ever under-' taken in Malayan waters will begin off the coast of Singapore in a few weeks. Scrap sold from the salvaged ships is expected to gross several million dollars. Three357 words
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203 1952-02-23 7 CINGAPORF Chinese traders yesterday praised the family of a businessman, Mr. Chow Lan Ree, 84-year old leader of the Hakkas, for their "public-spirited" dcci"ion m Riving to charity which was to have been spent on a funeral for their father on Thursday. Tho family—203 words
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Article86 1952-02-23 7 A GOVERNMENT suggestion that ketuas (headmen) be appointed for each of the Malay-Indonesian kampongs m the City has been turned down by the Singapore City Council. The City's Finance and General Purposes Commit- 1 tee thought that the insti- tution of a ketua system m86 words
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Article56 1952-02-23 7 Wife slayer to die IjiOUND guilty by a unanlF mous verdict. Neo Liang i an unemployed coppersmith I who admitted killing his wife by cutting her with a chopper, was sentenced to death at the Singapore Assizes yes- 1 terday The murder took place at a house in Tampenis Road56 words
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Article150 1952-02-23 7 Singapore anglers form a club A SINGAPORE Angling Club was formed at a meeting of fifty amateur fishermen and women at the V.M.C.A Singapore, last night. The club will encourage angling by modern methods oft* th e coast of Singapore and it was decided to keep membership dues sufficiently low150 words
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Article53 1952-02-23 7 The Singapore Public Relations Office is to expand activities by having more displays and publishing more leaflets and pamphlets. Mr G G. Thomson. Public Relations Secretary, said yesterday. New appointments for three writers m Malay. Chinese and Tamil with initial total salary of $269.50 each a month53 words
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Article28 1952-02-23 7 Fourteen bandit camps, two medical supply dumps and a food dump have been found since paratroopers landed in the Belum valley, south of the Siamese border.28 words
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Article105 1952-02-23 7 SHE TELLS STORY OF RUBBER NEW YORK, Fri. MISS Rhona Connery, formerly of Radio Malaya, is touring the United States telling American women of the heroic story behind the rubber m their two-way stretches, their foam rubber, upholstered furniture and their motor car tyres. Miss Connery frequently visited estates m105 words
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Article34 1952-02-23 7 Chief Inspector Ahmad Khan of the Singapore police has been promoted Assistant Superintendent of Police. Chief Inspector Percy M. Pennefather and Inspector Aziz bin Mahmoori have been promoted acting Assistant Superintendents34 words
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120 1952-02-23 7 OABBI Rabinovitz, Chief Rabbi of South Africa vx arrived m Singapore by Qantas-BOAC yesterday on a Far Eastern campaign to raise funds for the United Israel Appeal I Rabbi Rabinovitz. who conducted a similar campaign m Australia last year, has visited India and120 words
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Article, Illustration102 1952-02-23 7 fUREE British girls, who arrived in Singapore with their Morris Minor tourer two weeks ago, and were due to sail early today to continue their world tour, said, "Singapore is lovely but, oh, the expense." They are Mrs Geary Biddlecombe, Mrs. Jane McLean, and Miss Helen102 words
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Article31 1952-02-23 7 Two Singapore hotel keepers, Lim Eng Siang and Tan Chin Meng, were fined $70 and $300 respectively in the First Police Court yesterday for failing to register lodgers31 words
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Article, Illustration36 1952-02-23 7 SINGAPORE girl guides Wendy Geikie (left) and Catherine Wong rcccire their Queen's Guide certificates from Mrs. F. Mason, Singapore Commissioner, at yesterday's parade to celebrate "Thinking Day." Straits Times pictures.36 words
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324 1952-02-23 7 |TIFTY thousand Scouts and Guides m all parts of the federation and Singapore yesterday renewed their promise to do their duty to God, the Queen and their country, and to serve the community Yesterday was the birthday of the founder of the Boy Scout324 words
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238 1952-02-23 7 UNITE BEHIND THE NEW MEN TRADE CHIEF IPOH, Friday. ItfR. C. J. SMITH, presiding at the annual meeting iT1 of Perak branch of the FMS Chamber of Commerce, appealed today for "undivided loyalty'' to the new leaders in Malaya. "Appointments to high posts can never please everybody,' 1 he said.238 words
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103 1952-02-23 7 Visitor tells of elections in India MR- J J. Singh, president of the India League in America, who is on a short visit to Singapore told 200 people at a lecture meeting organised by the Singapore Regional Indian Congress last night that the recent India-wide elections were one of the103 words
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Article33 1952-02-23 7 An Indian milkman cycling on nts rounds at Keppel Road Singapore, yesterday morning was knocked down by a lorry and killed. H was "flung 10 feet from nis bicycle.33 words
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Article21 1952-02-23 7 JOHORE BAHRU. Fri.— The Sultan of Johore has confirmed Dato Syed Abdul Kadir bin Mohammad as Mentri Besar of Johore.21 words
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Article49 1952-02-23 7 OEVERAL Chinese boatmen O wer c held for questioning following a surprise check last night by Marine Police and Customs officers m Singapore River. The check covered the area from the' river mouth, past North Boat Quay. Auxiliary Police also took part m the operation.49 words
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Article48 1952-02-23 7 Police found traces of blood and bloodstained clothIng m a bandit camp during operations m the Mentakab area of Pahang following the killing of one bandit and the wounding o f another by home Kuarda. Three other camp 8 were found m the area.48 words
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Article26 1952-02-23 7 Bandits burned a lorry jri the Segamat area of Jolrore yesterday after emptying of latex. Another lorry was burned In the Johore Bahru district26 words
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Article223 1952-02-23 7 ChineseMalay union is urged I KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. 'MR. H. S. LEE. chair1 iTI man of the Selarmor branch of the Malayan Chinese Association, ha; sent what he descrifcv d today as a "highly confidential" letter to Chens-lock Tan, president of the M.C.A., r>posins an ultimate Frd ration-wide Siho-M alliance.223 words
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Article50 1952-02-23 7 Khoo Tia Choon, 34. was acquitted and discharged m the Singapore Third District Court yesterday on a charge of possession of 111 lbs of raw opium at Geylan* on Dec 25 last year. The Customs officer, Mr J. V Lane, said he had been instructed to withdraw the charge50 words
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Advertisement47 1952-02-23 7 fvi Inn allllm Tr^f Im. 4 MALAYAN AIRWAYS WEEKLY SERVICE ON SUNDAYS MANAGERS MANSFIELD COMPANY. LTD. TEUPHONE: 2405. TELEGRAMS: "TEMANG" I||/ BINOCULARS {Jfo>ptta'jmb mapi m germawy pn j;/i fcnacufon (f^Rf^T 9 FOUNDED IN 1892 Sole Distributors: NEW CHINA OPTICAL CO., 7«, HIGH STREET. SINGAPORE 6. PHONE. *****47 words
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Advertisement130 1952-02-23 7 Tht watch the world ha* learned to trust m&^kH vatiipiqof can make... '•'<""• •"<•"» l« -W. .pfe, v.d f,» (KMII, ••irtuukix '> Ux. il* .tod. nmMlwi.lMwfH..^,,, ¥h l«| ■">■■! H. »'m W« «h» «rM *om n«, ik. O^i AuN.m.,« n^) tuffc-pnoM M.MM m■. Oaa* »*«r k. «d W, t^i. m130 words
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Article, Illustration387 1952-02-23 8 U.S. is reported ready to free rubber buying BUT WHAT ABOUT THE STOCKS? By A Market Correspondent YEWS that within a few days the U.S. General Services Administration will cease to control the buying of natural rubber, was favourably received m Malayan rubber circles yesterday. The G.S.A. is reported to387 words
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Article244 1952-02-23 8 Rubber Market THE week has seen a wildly fluctuating market on which there has been a considerable turnover. says Lewis and Peat's weekly market report issued yesterday. After the initial drop to 107 on Tuesday there was a sharp recovery on buying for covering short accounts. This244 words
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Article66 1952-02-23 8 MUAR. Fri.— Lim Chai Ter who faced thrfce charges at Muar was remanded m custody after his father refused to stand bail for him. He was alleged to have put two women to fear of arrest by dishonestly inducing them to give him five gold66 words
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Article24 1952-02-23 8 SITIAWAN, Fri.— Mrs. G. S Walker, wife of the District Officer, Dindlngs, opened the new Dindings ferry service building m Lumut recently24 words
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Article51 1952-02-23 8 BENTONG, Frl.— A Chinese was convicted and fined $50 and 45 others, ncluding some women, were acquitted m the Bentong Court on charges of having been found gambling m Manchis. Bentong. on Chinese New Year Hay They were defended by Mr. R PS. Rajasoorla. from Kuala51 words
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174 1952-02-23 8 Bottle of brandy man 'fit to drive Mr Haxworth yesterday said that he was very much m favour of a suggestior that the police should have their own surgeon for dealing not only with drunken drivers but with all aspects of the medical side of police work. He quoted a174 words
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Article45 1952-02-23 8 JOHORE BAHRU. Frl. Ibrahim, a special constable. who was sentenced to three months' imprisonment on Sunday for attempting to escape from i>olice custody, was today sentenced to four months' imprisonment for theft of a $45-watch from Che Fatimah binte Tandon*.45 words
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Article266 1952-02-23 8 ADABI. PLEA REJECTED MR JUSTICE Rogers, m Singapore Supreme Court, yesterday dismissed an application by Inche Mansoor Adabi for leave to appeal to the PrJvy Council against the decision of Singapore Court of Appeal that his marriage to 13-year old Maria Hertogh was invalid.266 words
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Article67 1952-02-23 8 PENANG, Frl— Coffee growing will be encouraged m Penang. the chairman. Mr. M E. R. Bulloch. told a recent meeting of the Southwest District Council. Mr Bulloch said both RIDA and the Agricultural Department wanted more coffee grown locally. Further details will be announced later. "The67 words
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156 1952-02-23 8 THE Singapore Labour Party want nominated seats on the Singapore Legislative and City Councils abolished. The party's parliamentary committee will meet next week to discuss the subject and give a mandate to its councillors on the Legislative and City Councils. The committee may ask Labour156 words
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Article64 1952-02-23 8 TELUK ANSON, Frl.— The following have been appointed members of the Batang Padang Rubber Supervision Licensing Board for 1952: The District Officer, Batang Padang (Chairman exofflcio); the Assistant District Officer, Tanjong Malim; the Assistant District Officer. Tapah; the Territorial Cliief, Batang Padang; and Messrs P. Daintry, T.64 words
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Advertisement246 1952-02-23 8 PHONE 4042 Wjffil AIR COOLED Horn, 1.45, 4.00, 6.30 9.30 jR James C^ GIVJE XZJE m this yeor'j most powerful and powerfully different Warner Broi Picture as Hie man Lew Marsh, who had a thirst for trouble! e..«~*, PHYLLIS THAXTER Come Fill the On>" Tonight Wnite APACHE I DRUMS BEATING246 words
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Advertisement167 1952-02-23 8 as you like Hb|| V^ft him best 11a.m., 1.30. 4. 6.45 9.30 p.m. I WMm9IIRI PLUS! I BRITISH MOVIETONE NEWS THE FUNERAL OF KING GEORGE VI jviorn, ifiuts. At 9 a.m. < TODAY: "THREE CAME HOME" > TOMORROW: "RETURN OF THE FRONTIERSMAN THE PRODUCERS OF MIGHTY "BATTLEGROUND" HAVE DONE IT167 words
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Miscellaneous281 1952-02-23 8 Ill XV/X wvuw I I 26 This foundation Is laid by Straits Times Crossword ITStSUw. a* may .u"nji 'j i ivj a road (5). ■I JH I I_tt 1 1 1- S_J I- T*. boy^Talf-way up 7 §H HI 2 Ponder (8). SSS '-WSJ; TCT5 5§K5 SSS 3. Random fates281 words
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346 1952-02-23 9 'BUILDING WILL BE DEARER, NOT CHEAPER' AS an engineer connected with the building iX industry in Singapore for many years, and with no axe- to grind, I would protest against the misleading of the public involved in the publication o* an opinion, of the general manager of the Federal and346 words
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Letter335 1952-02-23 9 I AM a regular subscriber to the Sucial Welfare Lottery, and I am glad that such a ry is being held— It gives a fair ciiance to every hopeful ii who tries his luck I was present at the draw oi the fourth lottery last Saturday335 words
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Letter126 1952-02-23 9 rE public are tired oj the broken and bad rice they have to draw m each wpekly ratlonMany seek relief Oy buying "free" or blackmarket rice; their action helps prices to stay up They cannot be blamed for this because they cannot finish their broken rice126 words
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Letter122 1952-02-23 9 FE Ceylonese seat m ihe Negri Sembilan Council of State will shortly fall vacant. In the past the Government has asked the NS. Ceylonese Association to'suggest the names of suitable persons. This year there appears to be disagreement between the president and the vice-presidents (all of122 words
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369 1952-02-23 9 The Cup,the Hall Mr. Lim Yew Hock THE Badminton Association of Malaya has issued a statement through its president, Mr Khoo Teik Ec, that the arrangements for the Thomas Cup matches to be played m the Happy World Stadium are definitely fixed and will not be altered whatever happens to369 words
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Letter72 1952-02-23 9 rlt not up to the Johore State Council to do something about the archaic ferries at Muur and Batu Pahat? Some while ago I read in the Press an excerpt from an official publication which stated that these archaic ferries were operated by a company which had received72 words
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Letter211 1952-02-23 9 GOVT. MONEY ITS USES WHILE I applaud Mr. Um Yew Hocks move in a popular cause to get Government support for the Singapore Badminton Hall Fund may I, at the risk of being unpopular, ask if there are not more important uses to which Government could put its money Badminton211 words
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Letter106 1952-02-23 9 I REGRET to have to write that my son. who travels to school m the school bus, came home with abrasions and a cut lip. On inquiry I gathered that the bus accelerated too suddenly after a bus stop and some boys who bad to stand106 words
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Letter157 1952-02-23 9 AMBITIOUS BOYS OF NINETEEN A LETTER on Feb. 18 ("The 19-year-olds who stay on") suggests that the Government should not allow any boy above (say) 19 to stay in the School Certificate class for more than one year. The writer calls such boys "shirkers" avoiding call-up. Some may indeed be157 words
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Letter130 1952-02-23 9 AS a resident of Port Dicfcson for a long time. I cannot let "Disgusted's" letter on the mosquito question pass unchallenged. "Disgusted" says that mos- 1 quitoes are in abundance in j Port Dicfcson. This is the first time I have heard anyone complain. I should say130 words
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Letter55 1952-02-23 9 ABOUT 300 yards from the Singapore Traffic Police H.Q., at the end of Maxwell Road, is a "roundabout." I sssume the normal "roundabout" rule of giving way to traffic on the right should apply. If doesnt What about a couple of P.Cs there to see that it does,55 words
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Letter347 1952-02-23 9 IWOULX) refer to the letter written by "Parent" m last Saturday's Forum, and to the prompt action token by the authorities. rv, Monday nolle- wer*> on ri»?T nn tSfroSS outstrip th" 221 Shnol Jt Bedok and a hit alio been S?ted mw. ♦< If this action347 words
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246 1952-02-23 9 COMMUNALISsI IN THE K.L. ELECTION The I.M.P. canvassed very cleanly, explaining to each voter as far as possible the purpose of the party and the elector's right of the vote, and his civic duty to uo to the polling station. As far as this object v.as concerned, the I.M.P. achieved246 words
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Letter121 1952-02-23 9 'pHE views on freedom, etc., expressed by Nik Mahraood Haji Abdul Majid in last Saturday's Forum are already out of date. This gentleman, in telling the same old story of the rice and luxury we now have compared with the hard days of six years ago,121 words
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Letter207 1952-02-23 9 I WAS surprised by the let1 ter. "The Malay Gurus," published by you on February 14. "Ingat-lah Bangsa," in saying that Standard III and IV pupils in Malay schools are of no use in the Engl;sh schools because the> cannot even do simple sums, and are207 words
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Letter96 1952-02-23 9 QF all the face saving devices the Labour Party could not have found a worse one than letting off their six City Councillors on the tow- gay question. c They went to the meeting r with instructions to vote for 5 Mr. Yap Pheng Greek's motion. If96 words
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Advertisement32 1952-02-23 9 IT'S EASIER km CHEAPER to drinkIISISICORDIAIS /^T\f o#ANO THEY CONTAIN^) hJ /N/ N cA FRESH FRUIT /fSj^ p JUICE AND j\} QM v A PURECANE /x^4 r^\ ffit Up 4 I C.232 words
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Advertisement168 1952-02-23 9 t I fc 1 Mf& tie foest name on record\ FRANK SINATRA'S great new number from his Aim, MEET DANNY WILSON' WHEN YOU'RE SMILING (The whole world smiles with j you) r with HARRY JAMES and his Orchestra c FAREWELL. FAREWELL TO LOVE M 2987 JO STAFFORD I SHRIM J168 words
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595 1952-02-23 10 A DOUBLES COME-BACK THAT MAY SUCCEED Malaya prepares for Thomas Cup By Our Badminton Reporter THE 13th meeting of World No. 1 Wong Peng Soon and his greatest rival Ooi Teik Hock apart, the biggest attraction of Malaya's first Thomas Cup trial at the Happy World Stadium tomorrow and Monday595 words
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Article, Illustration33 1952-02-23 10 DOWN BUT NOT FOR LONG: S Sgt. Stephen Ooi seen on the boards. But he was quickly up again. His opponent Cpl. McDonald won tihs featherweight final (see report below). Straits Times picture^33 words
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288 1952-02-23 10 COLOMBO. Prl. T»HE M.C.C. touring team made a fine start In the last first class match of their tour here tcday by dismissing Ceylon for 58 runs. MCC were 59 for no wicket at close. The Ceylon batsmen had to struggle for runsReuter - 288 words
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Article116 1952-02-23 10 J^ SINGAPORE Amateui Footbbll Association team will leave for Kluang by air tomorrow movning fcr their friendly match against Kluang XI m the evening. The team will be :.cconipTnied by manager Son Oho? Soon. reach Dick Pates, and five oihn S.A.F.A officials. Players are requested116 words
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Article97 1952-02-23 10 The Indian Recreation Club knockout soccer competition final for the S N. Supplah Cup will be played at Farrer Park at 5 p.m today between the "C" and the "B" teams. The sides: "C Team: Achuthan. Ghanl, Teddy. Z M Kassim. Murthl, Subramaniam. V. Nadarajan, Salahudin.97 words
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Article64 1952-02-23 10 WELLINGTON. Pri. Yvelte Williams, British Empire Games champion, beat the world long jump record today, but the distance ts not likely tf> be recognised because of wind assistance. Miss Williams. New Zealand's hope for Olympic honours this year. Jumped 201t. 7 Ins.— l% ins better thanReuter; Reuter-AAP - 64 words
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Article23 1952-02-23 10 Girls Sports Club's Netball reason begins on March 5. Pract'ces will be held at the Site. Padang every Tuesday and Thursday.23 words
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Article259 1952-02-23 10 COME very keen and lively bouts 3 were witnessed last night at Tuniriin Gvmnaslum when the Il'ngCre B^Du[r\ CCt WindWidua* boxfng championship, were decided fJc! SffS nl^n1^ SB t terest. He presented the trophies to the respective champions immediately a^ter each fight. The military band259 words
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334 1952-02-23 10 Federation stars in Colony racing T'HK sure*! thing about M>morrow 1 motor racing when Singapore Motor Club open their fifth season with their flist Kilometre Speed Trial on Dunearn Road at 8.30 a.m.. is that the Federation team will make a strong bid to retain their supremacy ol last year334 words
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Article437 1952-02-23 10 " PUTTER - "PUTTER" By The Pros win easily DAI Rees and Harry Weetman, the British Ryder Cup golfers, beat M.C. Bain and M. M. Paterson three and one in an exhibition match at the Royal Singapore Golf Club yesterday, the amateurs being given a two-hole handicap. given437 words
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Article117 1952-02-23 10 MELBOURNE. Fri. DILL Johnston, Victoria's Test leftarm swing bowler, took six South Australian wickets for 41 runs on the first day of the last Sheffield Shield match of the sea*°South Australia were dismissed for 222 and by the cl.>« Victoria had replied with 29 forReuter - 117 words
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Article98 1952-02-23 10 NEW YORK Pri.— Defending champion BUI Talbert of New York defeated Sweden's Nils Rohlsson 6-3 6-4, 6-3 to enter the semifinal of the Dnlted States indoor tennis championships here yesterday. > The stocky Rohlsson showed a good variety of strokes but Talbert was In top formAP - 98 words
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Article74 1952-02-23 10 The Singapore Corinthians soccer XI to play against RAJ 1 Seletar at Seletar tomorrow will be selected from: Jaafar Rldzwan, Arshad Salleh, Haji Oarhan. Halim, Daud Roslan (capt.), SharifT Madon, Bharlff Giman. Rashid Gtman. Ahmad Omar, Hamed Haji Ahmad. Ahmad Hajl Ahmad, Hussein. Bu«ng Tumin, Harith74 words
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Article65 1952-02-23 10 The Singapore Amateur Swimming Association will hold a committee meeting at the Y.M.C.A. at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. One of the items to be discussed Kt this meeting will be whether Neo Chwee Kok. Singapore's champion swimmer, should be asked to take part in the65 words
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Article68 1952-02-23 10 The Combined Volunteer Police against the R.A.F. Beletar Soever XI at the P.T.8. ground today will be selected from: Samal Sahib. Shazali. V Nadarajjah, K Oovlndan. Luke Lopes D. Hack. W. A. Blatch, A. M Miranda. Ooli Kim Pong. Charlie Tan. D. Keller. Philip James.68 words
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Advertisement115 1952-02-23 10 1 f IMPORTE RS ISOUTHSEAS CORP. LTD! CHINA BUILDING SINGAPORE- 1 H°ONGKONC, I°ANGKOK, INOO-ChIHA, A tremendous where exotic ar- land «ncient trading centre, a chi lecture and wonders, brought perfect holiday mystic Oriental within a few place of glorious faclnation provide h°ii« fl lgn scenery— fly there a setting for115 words
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Advertisement480 1952-02-23 10 One W^%L XAA/mfi //U>zz^ m f* jf f tujtifl Hglgfe&^ggWKß^Hft* You can economize with TAIKOO reflned SUGAR— it's extra sweet. TAIKOO Half Cubes are everyone's favourite. Now back m the shops again— Price controlled at cents per lb. packet. TAIKOO ICING CASTER stigar are also available m lb. packets from480 words
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Miscellaneous27 1952-02-23 10 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: Htgh 0836 (8.3) and 2254 (8ft. i Low 0330 (5.9) and 1603 (0.9). TOMORROW: 0945 (9.1) and 2336 (8.5) 0414 (Sft.) and 1648 <«.3>.27 words
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Article247 1952-02-23 11 LONDON, Prl. CJLOS1NO middle prlcea of •elected stocks, u «uppUed by special arrangement with The financial Times, were: LOANS Consols got 11 Funding 4% M I War 3j% 7,5 _J BANKS Chartered (£5) 10 _l Meicautiic ,tat, «ia mi jj Hongkong ($125) Eastern \O) t, INSIBANCE Co» On247 words
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Article38 1952-02-23 11 SINGAPORE. Fri. Feb. 22. S485I (down S2|.). London price LONDON. Feb. 22.— Cash Bayers £982V:>, Sellers £983; Forward Buyers «982>/ 2 Sellers £983; Settlement £979 (down £1). Turnover: a.m. 35 tons: p.m. 55.38 words
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Article55 1952-02-23 11 JJOWNWARD price trends were again reported for mo6t sections of the Singapore pff^hut market and transactions were verv limited. Continued absence of buying support ar.d further arrivals of stocks caused pepper sellers to reduce offerings for Muntok to $745 a picul, and Sarawak to $740. Lampong black remained55 words
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Article822 1952-02-23 11 •FHE Malayan market was featureless yesterday and business transacted was barely sufficient tc test prices. I Ra»m, fm n/u n/n Quotations announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association yesterday were: INDUSTRIALS Bayeri Sellers Aiei Brlcis. 5™£ MO 1.2S Con. Tin Smelt gj*£ 21/0 22/6 E«tern Dnitrt;; sg'oo M?M822 words
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Article35 1952-02-23 11 HONO KONG, Frt. PREE market currency exchange for Hong Kong dollars was quoted at the close today as follows: US$1 HK6.7675 'cash). HKiC.9» (T.T.): £1 HKS15 85. one tahll of gold HK$3?5 OQ.35 words
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Article233 1952-02-23 11 Late rally after severe drop From A Market C«rrc«pon4ent THE weak and erratic open1 ing of the Singapore rubber market yesterday brought a price drop to $1.00 a lb., the lowest ever following the enforcement of the new G.S.A. rejection clause. But news that the G.S.A. will announce, before233 words
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Article33 1952-02-23 11 LONDON. Feb. 22. Spot 34d April 33 2 d., May 33d., June 32 '^d. April-June 33d., July-Sept 31\d Oct.-Dec. 30»id.. Mar. c.l.f. 32»4d.,' April d.tr32%a.. May cJ.f. 32>Ad. Market: Very steady.33 words
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Article75 1952-02-23 11 CHIPS alongside the Singapore Harbour Board godowas. or expected there by 7 a.m. today, are: \i Falstria, 4/5 Merkur. Coal Plant Noreverett. 6/7 OveriJael. 8/9 Ozarda, 11 Gorgon, 13/14 Radnorshire. 15/16 Manoeran, West Side. Emp Dock Entr: Sambas. 18 Soudan. 19/20 Ettrickbank, 21/22 Islander. 23/24 TJltjalengka. 25 Malim,75 words
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Article334 1952-02-23 12 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP By Perak Cup BATTLER WITH A GREAT FINISH iruti, rriaay* WINDY ISLAND has made such splendid progress this season that I shall throw m my lot with this handsome Wyndham gelding m the Perak Cup (Race Six) over 6f. for Class 3, Div. 1334 words
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Article352 1952-02-23 12 Fijians v S.C.C. today ]T IS probably true to say 1 that no Rugby team has captured the imagination of Singapore's followers of the game '.o the extent that the Fiji Regiment has done. Todays charity game on the Padang. S.C.C v the Fijians. is a natural outcome of speculation352 words
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Article446 1952-02-23 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. VEHICLES FOR SALE FOR SALE: rwo Ford 8 h.p. Saloons 1946 Models. In good mechanical conditions. Apply Box No A9985. ST. AUSTIN Eight 1941 model mechanically perfect new plastic I cover, battery with tax Insurance $1800 nearest. MORRI9 Eight 1938 new pistons va446 words
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171 1952-02-23 12 Ocean Snare is the day's best bet IPOH. Fri MY best-of-the-day is Ocean Snare In the Class 3 Div. 2, 9f. handicap (Race Three). This staying five-year-old by Seven Seas, sire of Toboggan and Fifty Grand, very nearly upset the apple cart on Wednesday when he came with a rattle171 words
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Article46 1952-02-23 12 rpHERE was rain at l|»oh on Thursday afternoon and horses were printing lightly on the track yesterday mornlns, reports Epsom Jeep. The track had, however, dried up In the afternoon and if there is no further rain the going today will be very good.46 words
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Article890 1952-02-23 12 RAPID RED, a stylish gre; was decidedly unlucky beaten into fourth place i trio Box Office, Observation Badly buffeted at the start. Rapid Red lost valuable lengths. Steadily making up lost ground, he raced right up 8 to Box Office and Tahiti two furlongs out890 words
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Article150 1952-02-23 12 EPSOM JEEP CALL BOY POINTER ACE 1 2.2« VUILLAUME Nep. Daurhter Admiral KAISERINE Vuillaome Admiral VUILLAUME Nep. Daufhter Raise rine RACE I 2.55 ARGOS LAD Enterprise Mandalay ARGOS LAD Mandalay Enterprise ARGOS LAD Enterprise Artist's Rifle RACE 3 1.30 OCEAN SNARE I'rslnia Oomaridairn OCEAN SNARE Mayfair Oomaridairn150 words
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Article919 1952-02-23 12 ACCEPTORS and probable Jockeys f r y A ra ces at Ipoh are given below. The Big Sweep will be drawn on Race Eight. Race 1—2.20: Class 3, Div. 5—6 Furs. 1 368 Nep. D"« h nnen fl Oo Mr i^ see Pin Sullivan 6 Hollywood Sttr919 words
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Article96 1952-02-23 12 IPOH, Friday. pOLD Meridian,* a five-year old grey by William of Valence out of Portalong. died lr> his stall at the Ipoh stables this morning This useful grey owned by Mr. And Mrs. S. K. Foo. was a winner of three races including tn« Commissioner96 words
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578 1952-02-23 12 SOUTH XI OUT TO SPOIL NORTH'S RECORD TODAY By Our Hockey Reporter WHEN South meet North in their annual hockey fixture at Malacca today, the Southerners will be trying to achieve what their predecessors have failed to do on eight previous occasions score their first victory in the series. Since578 words
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Article112 1952-02-23 12 TODAY RUGBY: S.C.C. v FltUns for FIJI Hurricane Relief land. Pad«n< 5 p.m. SOCCER: Raffles Inst. v St. Patrick"* Inst. at B.I.; St. Anthony's School T A.C.S. at A.C.S.; Johore English College v Johore Military Forces at J.E.C.; I.RXJ. k.o final (S.N. Suppiah Cup) at Farrer Park; Comb.112 words
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