The Straits Times, 26 January 1953
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Title Section16 1953-01-26 1 26 JAN 1955 The Straits Times TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1953. if 15 CENTS16 words
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294 1953-01-26 1 The Chinese traders threaten a hartal KUALA II.MPIR, Sun. rl Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce of Malaya are coiisitlerin»{ using a hartal— in the shape of a Malaya u -wide cessation of all Chinese business as a weapon against the Registration and Licensing of Businesses Ordinance. Debate on what form294 words
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Article116 1953-01-26 1 On a Chinese University KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. MR. Malcolm Mac Donald, Chancellor of the University of Malaya, today denied that he had discussed a Chinese university in Malaya with its sponsors before the project was made public. "No such discussions have •iken place." Mr. Mac Donald116 words
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Article65 1953-01-26 1 HONG KONG Sun— A messenger boy working for a newspaper office, has been sentenced to three months" gaol for breaking three glass pane s in the office because of a grudge. The prosecution withheld nine additional counts of malicious damage to pane s of glassReuter - 65 words
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Article246 1953-01-26 1 BO AC calls in Scotland Yard as American experts fly in LONDON, Sunday. J'HE mystery of the Stratocruiser, one of the world's biggest airliners, deepened today as American aircraft experts flew into London. British Oversells Airways Corporation last week grounded the Stratocruisers because serious faults were foundReuter - 246 words
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Article136 1953-01-26 1 CHIANG PLANS 1953 INVASION TAIPEH, Sun. r»ENERALISSIMO Chiang Kai-shek Is planning to invade the China mainland before end of 1953, according 10 usually reliable Nationalist sources here. The plans were being laid at a conference presided over by Chiang which began on Jan. 22. these sources said. The conference wasReuter-AAP - 136 words
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Article119 1953-01-26 1 University debate goes on radio THE Vice-chancellor of the University of Malaya, Sir Sydney Came, and the President of the Malayan Chinese Association. Sir Cheng-lock Tan. are to discuss the proposal to set up a Chinese University in Malaya before an audience of thousands in Singapore and the Federation. The119 words
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130 1953-01-26 1 SAIGON, Sun. riRENCH forces killed more I* than 147 CommunLst-led vietminh rebels today a French Army communique stated. Continuing their initiative in the Tonking area, a French force made a surprise attack against a regiment whose pre- sence was reported by the local population.Reuter - 130 words
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Article64 1953-01-26 1 LONDON, Sun. A long term plan for close economic, co-operation between the new United States administration and the British Commonwealth countries and Western Europe will be presented to Washington later next month by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Butler, highly I placed sources said today.UP - 64 words
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Article28 1953-01-26 1 CAIRO, Sun— Today is the first anniversary of Cairo's "black Saturday" riots In which many people were killed and serious damage caused to property. Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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143 1953-01-26 1 MILLIONS ARE ILL IH BED King and conductor get the flu PARIS, Sun. rl'O million French people were in bed with influenza today as the epidemic, which has so far affected about one-third of the country's 42,000,000 population, showed no sign of abating. A flu epidemic in Bavaria closed scoresReuter; AP - 143 words
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Article68 1953-01-26 1 AUCKLAND. New Zealand, Sun. Huge volumes of smoke and steam billowed high into the air tonight after a roar of explosions had Indicated new activity in the cloud-obscured Mount Ngauruhoe volcano. When the clouds cleared from the volcano, in the centre of New Zealand's north island, activityReuter; Reuter-AAP - 68 words
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42 1953-01-26 1 MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sun.— Ralph Dumas, a 62-year-old, Negro, war sleeping soundly when his wife shook him awake. She wanted to tell him that a car out of control had knocked their house off Its foundation.— U.P.UP - 42 words
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Article33 1953-01-26 1 LONDON, Sun.— Mr. Winston Churchill, on board the Queen Mary, was in radio contact with London today on his way home after his Jamaican holiday and talks with American leaders.—Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article, Illustration286 1953-01-26 1 why must they do this to me? By FRANC IS .WONG DLACK thoughts cross the* mind of Mr. Joe Schmiti whenever he ponders on Chinese New Year. He throws up his hands in despair and curses his luck in German. For Mr. Schmltz i s286 words
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Article72 1953-01-26 1 M.P. fined on 'immoral' charge LONDON. Sun. WILLIAM James Field. 43-^ year-old Labour Member of Parliament, was found guilty yesterday of persistently importuning men for an immoral purpose. He was fined £15 and ordered to pay 20 gu!ii«?a s costs on a charge of importuning on January 6, but wasReuter - 72 words
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Article33 1953-01-26 1 VATICAN CITY. Sun. The cqpdition of Pope Pius XII, wfc> has been suffering from influenza for the last three days, showed improvement today though he still had a Blight tempfralure. Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article198 1953-01-26 1 WASHINGTON. Sun. MR. v < nil Harriman, for 12 years one of Mr. Truman's closest advisers .on SovietAmerican relations, said today that Premier Stalin would not deliberately invite a war with the Western powers unless he thought it was going to be an "easy pushover." "IReuter - 198 words
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Article, Illustration53 1953-01-26 1 Mil. ATTLEE is shown at a reception in his honour at the Town Hall, Rangoon, following his arrival to attenn an International Socialist conference there. Re- ine the address of welcome is .Mayor I 7 Tin T:\ A Union Jack hangs on the wall behind.— A.P. picture.AP - 53 words
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Article171 1953-01-26 1 POLICE last night identified the body of a man found in the jungle at the 9\ mile, Jurong Road, as that of Colony business man and millionaire's son Mr. Ng Tliian Eng. The family had been looking for Mr. Ng since Christmas Eve when he171 words
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Article47 1953-01-26 1 SEOUL. Sun. The South Korean Government has appealed to the United States Civil Assistance Command for large stocks of vaccine to stop the outbreak of smallpox which is threatening to sweep the country. Thirty four cases were reported, of which 12 have died. Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Article55 1953-01-26 1 RICHMOND, (Virginia), Sun Sgt. Luther Seldon, Jr., stationed in Munich, Germany, received a 30-day leave from the U.S. Irmy and decided to surprise his wife by showing up at their home here. But Mrs. Eeldon wasn't there to be surprised— she had already sailed for MunichAP - 55 words
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Article36 1953-01-26 1 SAN BENEDETTO DEL TRONTO (Italy), Sun. A Yugoslav gunboat yesterday seized four Italian fishing vessels in the Adriatic, but two of them slipped away and returned to their home port here— A.P.AP - 36 words
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Article35 1953-01-26 1 LONDON, Sun. Changes in the Rumanian Government, entailing the creation of new ministries bearing on econo mic and industrial conditions, were announced tonight by th e Rumanian news agency, Ager Press.— Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article23 1953-01-26 1 BRISBANE, Sun. Associated Australian Oilfields has struck oil sands on the Roma field in Western Queensland, It was reported today.— Reut«r.Reuter - 23 words
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Article49 1953-01-26 1 RENO. Nevaca. Sun. Film star Rita Hayworth arrived here by car last night to write the final chapter of her marriage with Moslem Prince Aly Khan. She will go to court here tomorrow to seek the divorce for which she petitioned almost 18 months ago. —ReuterReuter - 49 words
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197 1953-01-26 1 Comrades now turn on their lawyers MOSCOW, Sun. rvFFICIAL Sov.ct criticism \J was turned yesterday on the law profession and the judiciary. The Government newspaper. Izvestia, which has criticised other professions in recent months, accused Russian lawyers of following the path of bourgeois ideology and named prominent jurists a.-, culprits.AP - 197 words
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Article40 1953-01-26 1 NAIROBI. Sun. A British farmer.Tffr. Roger E. G. Ruck. 37, his wife and son have been found slashed to death at their farm, noith of the Kinangop district of Kenya, it was announced here today.— ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Article130 1953-01-26 1 EINDHOVEN, Holland. Sun. NEW details were announced yesterday of Europe's biggest ever television hook-up, which on June 2 will bring the pageantry of Britain's Coronation to home s in four— perhaps six— countries. A cnain of retay and conversion stations will carry the scene toReuter - 130 words
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Advertisement130 1953-01-26 1 OFFICIAL DISTRIBUTORS OF FAMOUS ROLEX WATCHES S.P.H deSILVA 1 "Ah! Mail from home today, Susan ...from Hugh. ..he's at Melton Mowbray." "Melton Mowbray where the cheese comes from?" "Cheese! Oh, yoicks! Susan, my love, please forget for a moment that you're Woman-of-the-House and cast aside all thought of mere provender.130 words
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Advertisement51 1953-01-26 1 BING GRONDAHL AND ROYAL COPENHAGEN ART PORCELAIN H. SENA LTD. SINGAPORE, PENANG BANGKOK. Q> (pJIN SPECIAL |ff GIFT CARTONS CONTENTS 24 PINT BOTTLES) I Order Hie TIGfcK cartons frtun \«i any Fraser Ncave branch, to I be delivered throughout Malaya. Price $15.40. Singapore I I 517.80. Federation I /delivery frebJ51 words
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Advertisement395 1953-01-26 2 I.aM 1 Shows: 3, 6.15 9.15 p.m. I nilrd Art Ms In thr Mt PW« f the Old WeM° (ilorv .mil Grealnt--* 'NEW MEXICO' 1 fttarring Lew Ayr«-* Marilyn Mavwell In An«ro Color TO-MORROW IMslnlinl-rt hr Shaw Brm' "MY nAtT.HTF.R JOY" TOI»\1 3, fi.Sn A. Ml p.m. Malay Film I'rodurtion*'395 words
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Advertisement673 1953-01-26 2 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS JUNIOR TECHNICAL TRADE SCHOOL, KUALA LUMPUR I Applications Bre Invited from Federal Citizens for the post of Building Instructor. Applicants for the post should have completed five years apprenticeship In either carpentry or bricklaying and have had a number of years' experience of first class Building Construction. Salary673 words
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Advertisement410 1953-01-26 2 ANNOUNCEMENT BORNEO MOTORS LIMITED, Singapore announce that their telephoni numbers will be changed to: ***** 5 6/7,8, (5 lines*. I as from February Ist 1953. CITY COUNCIL OF SINGAPORE REFUNDS OF ASSESSMENT Claims for refund of assessment on houses reported vacant bet wee r Ist July and 31st December 195!410 words
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Advertisement843 1953-01-26 2 NUTICfcS THE MALAYAN EXCHANGE BANKS ASSOCIATION a All members of the above As- sociatlon In the Colony of Singapore will be closed for business on Thursday. 29th January, 1953, being Thaipusam Holiday. NOTICE This serves to notify the public that Yong Ah Leek alias A. Yong t is no longer843 words
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Advertisement549 1953-01-26 2 NOTICES NATURALISATION NOTICE ls hereby given that NORA SUM LIU TBU SEEN of No 11 Calrnhlll Road. Singapore, la applying to the Oovernor for naturalisation, and that any person who knows any reason why naturalisation should not be granted should send a written and signed statement of the facts to549 words
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Advertisement419 1953-01-26 2 THIS IS NEW! ij— w M M mi ml y g sV^ f^ ZsMg: 1?" "*CAtf%OMSEi s Hi v/f^%ACfa V,^B BMiTi!m Nllt ;i wavme d over" filling device -not a Wjj^i'Mffi^ffl I different twist on an old idea, but a comTw I plotely n<>w invention! Fnr *he first time, UulP^lmi419 words
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282 1953-01-26 3 Minister accuses Socialists of fomenting trouble RANGOON TALKS CRITICISED LONDON, Sunday. MR. Henry Hopkinson, Minister of State for Colonial iTI Affairs, today criticised what he called "illadvised activities" of Asian Socialists last keek at their conference at Rangoon. Mr. Hopkinson said: "One can only deplore the decision of the Asian282 words
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Article124 1953-01-26 3 DIPLOMAT IS FOUND HANGED WASHINGTON. Sun. MR. John C. Montgomery, 41. chief of the State Department's Finnish desk, was found hanged yesterday In trie home of Mr. A. Marvin Braverman. where he lived. Mr. Braverman found Mr. Montgomery on a second floor landing. Detectives said Mr. Montgomery had hung himself124 words
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94 1953-01-26 3 LONDON. Sun PRINCESS Mary, the Prin-, cess Royal, sailed from Newcastle yesterday in the 12.117-ton tanker Regent Springbox for a tour of Trinidad. Tobago. British Guiana and Barbados. The tanker, a modern one. contains de luxe staterooms and a swimming pool. The PrincesAP - 94 words
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Article31 1953-01-26 3 WASHINGTON. Sun. President Eisenhower yesterday discussed the Korean military situation with Lieut. Gen Maxwell D. Taylor who la leaving tomorrow to take command oi the Bth Army.— RenterReuter - 31 words
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Article30 1953-01-26 3 WASHINGTON. Sun.—General J. Lawton. United States Army Chief of Staff, left by air yesterday for a week Of inspection tours and conferences in Korea and Tokyo. Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Article23 1953-01-26 3 PARIS, Sun. The French Finance Minister, M. Maurice. Bourses Maunoury. yesterday denied rumours about a de- j valuation of the franc.23 words
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Article46 1953-01-26 3 WASHINGTON. Sun. The United States Reconstruction Finance Corporation yesterday ordered the re-activat:o:i of another copolymer line at the corporation synthetic rubber plant at Institute West Virginia. The corporation said the step was taken to meet increased requirements of tho nations rubber industdy. Reutei-Reuter - 46 words
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Article55 1953-01-26 3 HONG KONG, Sun. The Central Court here has reduced by six months an 18 month gaol sentence imposed on a 19-year-old Canadian sailor for unlawful possession of a 45 Colt automatic pistol. The sailor, Steve George Lasney. came here on lea^e from Korea on boardReuter - 55 words
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Article109 1953-01-26 3 Ready for reparations talks JAKARTA. Sun A JAPANESE Foreign Office official said yesterday that further reparations t;tlks between Japan ;md Indonesia will be hole: at a future date probably In Japan. Mr. Eij. Wajima. endine 10 days of unofficial reparations talks with Indonesian leaders, said: "WeAP - 109 words
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Article51 1953-01-26 3 HONG KONG. Sun.— China Is undertaking "rigorous preparations" extensively to enforce her new marriage law in Manchuria, according to Canton radio. The law gives a woman equal right o* divorce to her husband and forbids parents to force marriages or restrain a woman seeking divorce—Reuter - 51 words
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Article, Illustration67 1953-01-26 3 AND WAVES TO CROWD WATCHED BY MILLIONS of Americans on television. President Eisenhower, with hand raised, takes the oath of office on the marble steps of the Capitol in Washington. The oath is administered by Chief Justice Vinson. BELOW, Mr. Eisenhower and Mr. Truman are pictured67 words
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251 1953-01-26 3 FAROUK NAMED IN AMERICAN VICE RING CASE NEW YORK. Sunday. A PLATINUM blonde showgirl who was reported to have consorted with ex-King Farouk of Egypt was a witness yesterday in an American vice ring case. Diane Harris. 21-year-old beauty, was accused by the Assistant District Attorney. Mr. Anthony Liebler. of251 words
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Article36 1953-01-26 3 LONDON, Sun— The United States is negotiating with Britain to buy £25,000.000 worth of Hawker Hunter swept-wing jet fighters. The aircraft would be supplied to Atlantic Pact countries as American aid.— Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article36 1953-01-26 3 WASHINGTON. Sun. Mr. George Kennan, whose recall as United States Ambassador to Moscow was demanded by the Soviet Union last October, is to be given a new post, officials said here yesterday.— Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article31 1953-01-26 3 LONDON, Sun.— Coalminers from other countries have sent nearly $15,000 to help Japanese miners after their recent strike, the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions said today. Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article126 1953-01-26 3 COLOMBO. Sunday. rpHE Polish ship Mickiewicz, 4,467 tons, was in Colombo harbour yesterday loading 5,700 tons of rubber for China, the first shipment under the fiveyear trade agreement signed in Peking last month. Two other Polish ships are expected here next week, the 4716-ton GeneralReuter - 126 words
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Article52 1953-01-26 3 BONN. Sun.— British authorities yesterday released 40--year-old Horst Gaede from i Werl War Criminals Prison after remission for good conduct and pre-trial custody had been deducted from hU 10-year sentence. Gacde was found guilty In 1946 of having been concerned in the killing of British prisoners ofReuter - 52 words
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Article60 1953-01-26 3 MARRIED 1 7 TIMES CEDAR RAPIDS. lOWA. Sun. JAMES Williams, 72, who married at leist 17 times, died alone and without a mate here yesterday. The labourer's marital ad- ventures gained him the title of "lowa's most married man." He first went to the altar in 1904 and was lastUP - 60 words
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Article195 1953-01-26 3 Ship can keep on going ROME, Sun. THE 3.500-ton Italian tanA ker Miriella, four days out 'rom the Abadan oil refinery A'ith a cargo of Persian oil, i* carrying 5.000 tons of refined fuel oil. it was learned here last night. Previously it had been relieved the tanker was carryingReuter - 195 words
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Article25 1953-01-26 3 KARACHI. Sun. The Pakistan Government has granted a licence to the Bank of Tokyo to set up a branch office here.— Reuter.Reuter - 25 words
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Article179 1953-01-26 3 VIETNAM GOES TO THE POLLS Despite the Reds SAIGON, Sun REPORTS on Vietnam's first free elections held today in 2,000 villages and five major cities, indicated the vote was satisfactory and that the rebel Vietminh failed in its announced intention to disrupt voting. The percentage of registered electors who actuallyReuter - 179 words
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Article68 1953-01-26 3 PALERMO. Sicily, Sun. Forty handcuffed men will be charged tomorrow wi f h eight murders. 10 attempted murders. 11 kidnapping, four armed hold-ups and sundry thefts. The 40 men are the remnants of the private army of Sicilian bandit chief Salvatore Giuliano who in the yearsReuter - 68 words
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Article, Illustration60 1953-01-26 3 LONDON, Sun. -Liberals wiU Ibe asked to protest against the British Government's disS ciplinary measures to stop Mau Mau terrorism In Kenya when they meet in Ilfracombe, 1 Devon, for their annual assembly in April. A resolution criticising the governments action is listed amope nearly 40 whichReuter - 60 words
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Advertisement140 1953-01-26 3 BUY IN TIME? (HINKSF. SEW YEAR'S BARGAIN PRINTED LAMBSKTNS 3G" $1.00 p. yd "NKOSII," LINENS CREPES (42 in- 51.90 •AERTEX" SHIRTS Q. No. 84 (Crew Neck) $4.90 Each. COLOURED BED COVERS 54" x 80"... $3.90 Ji:st unparkrd "P.M." coloured and white Sheets and Pillow Cases. Gaberdine. Panama Wool. Pyjama Suits,140 words
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Advertisement450 1953-01-26 3 1 and now t JUST A WORD ABOUT OUR |jj LADIES TAILORING. WE ARE FAMOUS THROUGHT THE FAR -EAST INCLUDING AUST€g RALIA. FOR OUR LADIES TAILO- <£ 3$ RING DEPT. AMONG THOSE > PEOPLE WHO HAVE KNOWN US. at THE LATEST GOWNS BY THE K GREAT mr hcttdc ft MASTERS450 words
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Article880 1953-01-26 4 W.B.A. still lead on goal average LONDON, Sunday. DEATEN by Stoke City yesterday, West Bromwich Albion just managed to retain their position at the top of the First Division by a slender goal average- At one time West Bromwich earned themselves the reputation of beingReuter - 880 words
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Article338 1953-01-26 4 LONDON, sun. LEAGUE DIVISION I Alton Villa 1 Chelsea 1 Boitnn 2 Manchester I 1 Kumir. 0 Cardiff harlton 2 Anenal Manchester C 5 Middlesbrough 1 Portsmouth 3 Liverpool 1 Preston 2 Newcastle 1 Stoke 5 W. Bromwlcb 1 Sunderland 1 Blackpool 1 Tottenham 2 Sheffield Wed.Reuter - 338 words
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Article990 1953-01-26 4 FIRST DIVISION Swindon 27 8 8 13 41 50 22 Bournemouth 27 10 2 15 40 49 22 Torquay 28 7 6 15 43 59 20 Shrewsbury 28 6 *****58 20 Crystal Palace 26 7 6 13 36 53 20 Leyton Orient 26 8 3UP - 990 words
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Article321 1953-01-26 4 By A Special Correspondent LONDON, Sunday. ACCRINGTON STANLEY /uul Walsall. in football's "condemned cells" at the foot of the Third Division, face almost certain annihilation from the Football League. And their main executioner will be a club playing in the Lancashire Combination Wigan Athletic. Make no321 words
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Article103 1953-01-26 4 LONDON, Sun. THE revised draw for Wie fourth x round of the F.A. Cup to be played next Saturday, Jan. 31, Is as follows: Preston North End vs Tottenham Hoi.spur: Blackpool vs Huddersflelu Town. Aston Villa vs Brent- ford: Manchester United vs Walthamstow Avenue: Everton vsReuter - 103 words
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Article64 1953-01-26 4 CAPETOWN, Sun. Mr. H. F. Oppenhelmer's seven year old Prince Bertrand scored an outsiders victory In the £7.500 Metropolitan Handicap, run over cne mile two frirlong at ftenllworth racecourse here yesterday. He started at 20-1 and won by one and a half lengths from Quickgrass 1Reuter - 64 words
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Advertisement281 1953-01-26 4 The Platidnum MADE IN ENGLAND j Fountain P«n H»Tj DciipMd for ditctiaiatinc EBfrT^e women who ippreci- imill yen, fathlo— 4 J^m I "it Ullflf into in jj ahCailt hin<fb J« HM "PtHta" b another W< 9>(^ Platignum nwiterptccc. V f£& Ancl >he ftan< Jr< Plati«num Ball Pointtd) Ink Pencil yjjfi'281 words
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Advertisement191 1953-01-26 4 Xfo with MAGIC MARGIN rt*»i C(\ Please send nit- details of the ROYAL II TTvlMr VJ irrv MAGIC MARGIN portable trpewriler II I I^*— with particular* of ea«y method of II payment. Name: I \ddreM: ST. 26.1.53 TOBACCO! f^^H F A. *B ARTHOLOMEUSZ, LTD., Sins*n|K>ri'. CfC^*» for PROMPT RELIEF of191 words
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215 1953-01-26 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. THE Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce of Malaya at its annual meeting today decided to ask the Government to modify the income tax law. It was agreed that a sub-committee should be formed to study the present income tax law215 words
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Article149 1953-01-26 5 SCHOOL FEES RISE OPPOSED KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. A PROTEST will be made to the Government against proposals to increase school fees from Standard Five and upwards in all English schools In Malaya. This was decided by the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce of Malaya at its j sixth annual general149 words
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Article42 1953-01-26 5 Mr. T. Veerasingham. head- master of the Naval Base English School, Singapore, died early yesterday mornine alter a brief illness. The funeral took place at I the Hindu cemetery yesterday and was attendPd by many friends and relatives42 words
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Article62 1953-01-26 5 Chan Kirn Thor, 28, was i charged with extortion in the Magistrates Court in Teluk Anson. He was remanded until Jan. 29. Chan was said to have ex- j torted $300 from Tan Phm Kong at Parit, Sungei Sumun. la Lower Perak, on Jan. 17 by putting62 words
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Article76 1953-01-26 5 PENANG, Sun. For misappopriating $1,000. dropped by a 90-year-old woman Invalid as sh? climbed a staircase. Tang Boon Hoi was yesterday gaoled for four months. Tans had $700 left when arrested. He told the Sessions Court President, Mr. B. G Smith, that he had spent $30076 words
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Article44 1953-01-26 5 PARIT BUNTAR, Sun. Chee Soo Eng, a lorry driver, was fined 310 in Banda Bahru court ior negligent driving. His driving licence was ordered to be endorsed. It was stated that Chee, while backing his lorry, collided with a stationary car.44 words
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Article23 1953-01-26 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Sun. Inche Abdul Karim bin Hitam, Assistant Secretary Serrice Branch. Johore Bahru, has been transferred to Pontian as District Officer.23 words
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Article18 1953-01-26 5 KOTA TINGGI. Sun. Mr. P. Class. Agricultural Officer, Johore. will have his headquarters in Batu Pahat.18 words
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Article62 1953-01-26 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. MALACCAS latest historical I find U a Portuguese i pike-head more than 400 j years old. The pike-head was found j behind tne Malacca Rest House, only a foot below ground, by workmen who were digging the foundations for extensions to the resthouse. The pike-head62 words
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Article, Illustration253 1953-01-26 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Sunday THERE was similarity in the work of St. John Ambulance Brigade and the police, said Col. A. E. Young Commissioner of Police, at a parade of the brigade at Kuala Lumpur police depot yesterday Five hundred and five men and women took253 words
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Article, Illustration29 1953-01-26 5 Mr. K. Thirugnanam, a staff member of the Straits Times, Singapore, with his bride, Miss V. Visalatchi, after their wedding at Tank Road yesterday.— Straits Times picture.29 words
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Article191 1953-01-26 5 So Sultan of Pahang extends invitation KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. rpHE Sultan of Pahane told I- the Strnits Times today that he would like the High Commissioner, Gen. Sir Gerald Ttmpler. to visit kampongs and new villages in Pahang as he recently did in J chore.191 words
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71 1953-01-26 5 ALOR STAR, Sun. THE British Adviser, Mr. A. B. Ramsay, was the first European owner to send his dog for vaccination when the anti-rabies team opened its campaign at the Alor Star veterinary office yesterday. Mr. Ramsay's dog, brought by his driver, was among71 words
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Article44 1953-01-26 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun.Dato Onn bin Ja'afar. Member for Home Affairs, will De one of the speakers at the public meeting to be held in the Town Hall to celebrate Indian Republic Day tomorrow at 5.30 p.m. Mr. K. L. Devaser will Dreslde.44 words
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Article44 1953-01-26 5 JOHORE BAHRU. Sun.— Members of the Mersing Llcen sing Board for the year are The District Officer, chairman. Administrative Officer, vicechairman; Hospital Assistant. Mersing; the Technical Asslsant. PWD: Mr. Poh Swee Lim. Inche Abdul Ghanl bin Elias and the District Forest Officer.44 words
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Article76 1953-01-26 5 Other Ranks are all Malays TAIPING, Sunday. f FHE first RASC company— the 29th— to operate with x all Malay other ranks was visited by the Sultan of Perak at their headquarters outside Taiping yesterday. The Sultan was received by Brig. H. A. Skona, Commander, North Malaya76 words
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Article54 1953-01-26 5 A new transport allowance scheme for City Council employees will come up for confirmation at today's ordinary meeting of the council. The scheme, recommended by a select committee appointed last year, is understood to be based on the nature of each department's work and the mileage54 words
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Article43 1953-01-26 5 TAIPING, Bun. Manlkam, 25. was charged before the Taiping Magistrate with voluntarily causing hurt to a woman, Muthumah, at Kuala Trong Hf claimed trial and the case was postponed to Thursday He was allowed ball of $300.43 words
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Article116 1953-01-26 5 World is getting too noisy —SAYS MR. B. KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. '*THE world is becoming too noisy and people are getting afraid of silence. Reading teaches people how to be alone," said Mr. R. K. Brady, British Council representative in the Federation, at the opening on Saturday of the exhibition116 words
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Article76 1953-01-26 5 KLANG, Sun. -A Malay girls hostel, the first of it s kind in Selangor and second in the I Federation, was opened in Klang today by the Tengku Ampua n Of Selangor. The hostel, which wa s known a s the Istana RaJa Muda i before,76 words
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Article43 1953-01-26 5 PENANG, Sat— The PanMalayan Rubber exports Registration committee discusser* in Penang today measures to improve the quality of rubber shipments from the country. The meeting was held In the Penang Chamber of Commerce and lasted more than one hour43 words
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Article44 1953-01-26 5 At the recent annual general meeting of the Tiong Bahru Community Centre, Mr. Teo Seng Bee was elected President. Other office-bearers are: Vice-President, Mr Lim Choo Kee; Hon. General Secretary, Mr. Pwee Sy e Cheow; Hon. Treasurer, Mr. Chan Teong Sin.44 words
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Article46 1953-01-26 5 SQUATTER HAD BEEN DRINKING TAIPING, Sun. Pleading guilty to assaulting an assistant resettlement officer, Mr. Lim Kheng Hooi, at the new village, Simpang. a 46-year-old squatter. Saw Tiow Siak. was fined $150 or two months' gaol by the Taiping magistrate. Saw said he had been drinking.46 words
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Miscellaneous232 1953-01-26 5 Today's Radio SINGAPORE 630 a.m. Tamil Music; 6.40 News in Tamil; 6.45 Chinese Mus«c; 7 News in Chinese; 7.05 Malay Music; 7.15 News in Malay; 7.20 Morning Star; 7.30 News; 7.35 Bright and Early; 8 Announcers Choice; 8.30 Rhythm; 8.57-9.50 Schools; 11 Schools; 1 p.m. Monday Matinee; 1.30 News; 1.45232 words
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Article18 1953-01-26 6 TAN YONG KWANG passed ■way peacefully at 355 Buklt Timah yesterday. Funeral today at 5 p.m. Bldadari.18 words
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Article90 1953-01-26 6 ANNO UNCEMENTS MADELINE'S Organdy and ClilfTon evening gowns are so cllmactically correct. SEE HOW THEY RUN A Comedy presented by the Stage Clan at Victoria Theatre 8 p.m. Jan 29th. 30th. 31*. CORONATION FILM. 8 and 16 mm. for your home movies In black and white or colour. For particulars90 words
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643 1953-01-26 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Mon., Jan. 26, 1953. The University Problem Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald's plea for a thorough exploration of the problems involved in the creation of a Chinese University in Singapore before final decisions are taken should find receptive ears. Mr. MacDonald made his plea as Chancellor of643 words
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Article214 1953-01-26 6 Nearly two years ago Government employees in the Federation declined the Benham award, which was accepted in Singapore, and established instead the right to separate negotiations. For the last 18 months no fewer than 76 unions or staff associations of Government employees have been negotiating, and today214 words
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Article385 1953-01-26 6 The tribute which General Templer paid to the railwaymen at the end of his tour of Johore was richly deserved. Some day the full story will be told of the fight to keep the railways going. In the meantime some official figures give a very fair idea385 words
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1592 1953-01-26 6 Constituted a Dominion in July 1947, India was formally proclaimed a Republic three years ago today. J. ANJARIA here explains the enormous hope, resolve and labour involved in the scheme to transform the nations economy, for the benefit of the millions,1,592 words
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805 1953-01-26 6 A Chinese seat of learning in Malaya IN supporting the proposal for a Chinese university, exclusively for the Chinese Dato Sir Cheng-lock Tan is undoubtedly infusing communal ideas into the minds of, not only the Chinese, but others as well. One way cf ending communalism will be to talk nothing805 words
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Letter233 1953-01-26 6 WITH the increase in the prices of admission to "Quo VadLs" a lot of goodwill has been lost. Many with whom I have talked have spoken of boycotting the picture until prices come down. In September 1952 "Quo VadLs" was advertised in Jakarta as coming233 words
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Article504 1953-01-26 6 Bee I In mj character WE return, with diffidence but with the tenacity of an honest inquirer, to the subject of Chinese characters. From Dr. Ho Yung Chi's notes on this remarkable, anlelent system of writing in the 1952 Annual of the China Society of Singapore, we504 words
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Advertisement818 1953-01-26 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. CREIOHTON: To Jill, wife of George Crelghton. at Bungsar Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, on 24th January. 1953. a son. Glen John. Both well. I.OH-HANG: The eniragement ls announced between Robert choo Kiat, second son of Dr. Mrs. Loh Poon Lip. and Mary Ing Hua. rld-:st daughter of Rev. Sc818 words
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Advertisement11 1953-01-26 6 CHROME $40 V s i If* ttuttx Quay, s Po*f £T11 words
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Advertisement123 1953-01-26 6 ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. K. I. MEYER. F.N.A.O. D.Opv (Lond.l will visit. SERIA (Hospital, Kuala Belait) 2nd Feb. to 1 2th Feb. inclusive. OPTICIAN 6 R^fHei Place, Singapore. I. Phone: *****. dohi/o qeddeo Ine leme /onop for London's forthcoming Season! Clothes of great luxury at unbelievably fair prices with matching accessories HjaTTleo123 words
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Article151 1953-01-26 7 More marine patrols to stop killer gang from fleeing colony THE police have thrown a security blanket over Singapore to prevent the wanted Communist killer gang from fleeing the colony. A police spokesman told the Straits Times yesterday that all avenues of escape were being151 words
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215 1953-01-26 7 COSMOPOLITAN Singapore has 1,847 aliens from 41 countries Hying in it, not counting China-born Chinese. A Government list, issued yesterday, comprises 971 men and 876 women, out of which 55 men and 52 women are of "undetermined nationality." Three Russian men and six Russian215 words
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Article67 1953-01-26 7 The Government should abandon its practice of giving evasive replits and stop Issuing cards in reference to letters which merely inform the write:ihut the matter is receiving attention, suggests the Progreulve Party's Newsletter in it.s latest Lssue. Tin se "obnoxious cards fhculd be burned." becausp sorno67 words
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Article112 1953-01-26 7 Less rubber produced last year KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. MALAYA'S rubber produc- tion totalled 582.646 long tons last year, a drop or 21.234 lung tons from 1951 produc--1 tion, according to ofnclaC sta- tistics. Rubber production In 1950 totalled 692.585 long tons, including 375.853 long tons by estatei and 316.732 long112 words
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Article199 1953-01-26 7 Meetings to mark India's big day jCVDUR public meetings will be ■T held in Singapore today to mark the fourth Republic Day of India. The celebration will start at 10 a.m. with a flag raising ceremony by the representative of the Government of India in Malaya. Mr. M Gopala Menon.199 words
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Article91 1953-01-26 7 A flat in Serangoon Road was robbed of $1,500 in cash j and jewellery on Saturday by two masked Chinese, armed with a revolver and a knife. The men rang the bell of the flat and sa:d they wanted to deliver a letter to the91 words
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Article52 1953-01-26 7 The terms of reference submitted by the Singapore Naval Base Labour Union in its dispute with the Naval authorities have now been referred to the 1 Admiralty In London for consideration. A Naval official told the Straits Times yesterday that a reply from the Admiralty was52 words
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Article68 1953-01-26 7 The following have been elected as 1953 officials of the Lian Bin Sia Association. Singapore: President: Mr. Lim Yean i Chuan; Vice-Presidents: Messrs Chin Poll Thiam. Tay Teng Chiang, Sim Yeow Huat, Ng Lye What:. Ang Boon Tal, Pch Ah Lay, Khor Joo Hin. Ng Cheng68 words
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Article32 1953-01-26 7 JOHORE BAHRU. Sun.— Knee Cheng Men* and Soh 1 Kwee Si. charged with posse>ston of a revolver and a dagger. were today discharged by the Police Court.32 words
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Article101 1953-01-26 7 IPOH, Sun rpEACHERS of the Andor. 0:1 School have been asked by the OS PC. Ipoh, Mr. J. M. C. Wheeler, to try to eradicate any f?ar school children night havo of policemen. This talk, to be followed by anoiher to the students them- .iclvr.s.101 words
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Article176 1953-01-26 7 Delightful Cassado evening IN a programme ranging from the austerely classi- cal to the wildly romantic the visiting master of the cello. Gaspar Cassado, gave Singapore last night at the Victoria Memorial Hall a truly musical experience. I The literature of the cello Is relatively unknown, which {•aye176 words
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365 1953-01-26 7 Ward coming out with a piec? of tapestry, a stag-horn, a side table and some wooden figures. Ibrahim said that he wa.s one of two special constables who. on Ward's instructions, carried >cmc of the "barans barang" to their Land365 words
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Article, Illustration168 1953-01-26 7 He's in love with Asian audiences GASPAR CASSADO, the Spanish cellist who asked not to be called a Spaniardhas fallen In love with Asian audiences. He did not want to be termed a Spaniard because, he said. "I am a citizen of any country where ther e ar c music168 words
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Article61 1953-01-26 7 Police and military bands will continue to play in Singapore public parks this year, although their performances cost the City Council $16,400 last year. A suggestion by City Councillor. Mr. M. P. D. Nair (Lab-our-South i that band performances should be discontinued, except on special occasions,61 words
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Article73 1953-01-26 7 The question, "whether timber merchants occupying premises near Singapore main roads should be allowed to stay there." will be decided at today's meeting of the City Council. The City Council's Estate and Fire Brigade committee, alter receiving several complaints that the merchants were causing road obstruction, recently73 words
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123 1953-01-26 7 MALAYAN schoolchildren will be able to return to their schools in Western Australia by air next month. The Singapore Sydney Skymaster service Is being re-introduced. The weekly servce. which calls at Cocos Islands every fortnight, was suspended by Qantas Empire Airways at the123 words
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Article37 1953-01-26 7 Singapore may have another swimming poof— probably In Henderson Road, Alexandra I area. Construction of a pool In thL<I area has been accepted In principle by the City Council*, Estate and Fire Brigade Committee.37 words
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Article42 1953-01-26 7 KOTA TINGOI, Sun. The market of Kota Tinggi has a new look with a new wire fence painted green. The stalls have also been repainted green. The Town Board has spent $2,000 to brighten up the market.42 words
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Article, Illustration52 1953-01-26 7 CARRYING A RELIC of the Lord Buddha on his head during a procession yesterday is a riisriple. Ht f Then* Ouan The relic was presented to the Singapore Kong Ben* Sia Thero Buddhist Mission by the Yen. M M. Mahaweera Thero. Straits52 words
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Article39 1953-01-26 7 JOHORE BAHRU, Sun— Mr. A. Van Geyzel, an instructor of the Trade School, Johore Bahru, has been awarded a I scholarship and will go to New Zealand next month to take a specialised course of training.39 words
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Article34 1953-01-26 7 JOHORE BAHRU, Sun. The district welfare committee at Johore Bahru propose reviving this year the annual fun fair, the site of which will be on vacant land opposite the railway station.34 words
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Article52 1953-01-26 7 The Singapore Art Society's Fourth Annual Exhibition of Photographs, which will be held in the British Council Hall from Feb. 7 to 15, will be open to the public daily from 0 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mr. Tan Chin Tuan will open the exhibition on Friday, Feb 6. at52 words
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Article105 1953-01-26 7 1> MM the use of assault or criminal force to outrage modesty, and gross indecency are on the increase In Singapore. The official figures for 1952, issued by the Singapore police, show that from five crises of rape in 1946, ten in 1947. 12 in105 words
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313 1953-01-26 7 DUILDING of homes for the "small man" in Singa- pore had come almost to a standstill as a resul of the unexpected withdrawal of loans by the Federa and Colonial Development Society. Mr. S. H. Peek chairman of the Building Society of313 words
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124 1953-01-26 7 No politics for women's institute KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. ABOUT 60 Malay and Indian women yesterday held a meeting a the Mal?y School, third mile. Klang Road. Kuala Lumpur, and decided to torm a women's institute. Miss E. Talalla, who was elected secretary, told the meeting that the primary aim was124 words
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Article31 1953-01-26 7 The recently formed "rebeV interim council of the Sinjrupore Labour Party will entertain Mr. Saul Rose. Secretary of the International Bureau of the British Labour Party, on Jan. 28.31 words
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Article63 1953-01-26 7 PENANG. Sun. Police opposed bail in the Butterworth Court yesterday when Lim Heng Seah <19i and Khor Lim Choon <25 were charged with armed gang robbery. They were said to have entered two houses with four other men and to have robbed Tan Kirn Sep of63 words
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Article48 1953-01-26 7 Mr. M. H. E. A. Baig. the Pakistani Trade Commissioner in Singapore, has gone to the E.C.A.F.E. conference in Bandoeng. The Office Superintendent. Mr. A. I. Khan, will be in charge of the Pakistani office at 3. Allenby Road. Singapore, until his return on feb. 15.48 words
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Advertisement116 1953-01-26 7 MORE DOLLAR ffff%^\. VALUE PER STATION M MARCONIPHONE RADIOS CHOOSE A "MARCONIPHONE' AND YOU CHOOSE WISELY MOOELi FOR AC. AC/DC. BATTERY. Guaranteed for 12 months. Sole Agents: KEE HUAT RADIO CO. LTD. 122-124. ORCHARD ROAD. SINGAPORE 9 PHONE: 4566 223. BATU ROAD. KUALA LUMPUR PHONE: 3451 24. BEACH STREET. PENANC.116 words
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Advertisement197 1953-01-26 7 /y/y OVER ard UNDER /i^Ur 22 RIFLE y/fl#/ .410 SHOTGUN %jflBP OVERBARREL. 22 lone A*jD*. Rifle fnr regular or high j£*<&[j speed cartridges also .22 < "J^-s short or .22 long may be used Iff UNDER BARREL .410 gauso chambered for 3 inch shells JfJ. ~l\ ACTION single trigger low197 words
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Miscellaneous88 1953-01-26 7 The weather WEATHER statistics throughout Malaya yesterday were: Minimum temperature: (7.30 dm. on Jan. 24 to 7.30 a.m on Jan. 25 Spore 1 74 decrees). Penang (74 1, Kota Bahru 76 Kuala Lumpur (71 1. Ipoh (73». Kuantan '73). Maximum temperature: (7.30 am to 7.30 pm. on Jan. 25>: Spore88 words
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Article369 1953-01-26 8 COLLECTED POEMS: 1934—1952. By Dylan Thomas, Dent 12s. 6d. A SHORT, fat, untidy, I curly-haired man j born 38 years ago is the' most discussed of Bri-; tain's younger poets. He la Dylan Marlais Thomas son of a Swansea schoolmaster, and now living, in Carmarthenshire with his Irish369 words
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Article, Illustration703 1953-01-26 8 djlf/FOR, YOUR BOOKSHELFVIfgi ANNAPURNA. By Maurice Herzog. Cape 15s. By GEORGE MALCOLM THOMPSON TiHERE are two reasons why this story should have been written and should be read and two reasons why Maurice Herzog had a claim to tell it. Annapurna in the Himalayas703 words
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501 1953-01-26 8 DAVID J ASSES - Everything even home perms: But no caviar DAVID J ASSES By U.S.A.— THE PERMANENT REVOLUTION. By Russel W. Davenport and the Editors of Fortune. Heineman 18s. IN 1951 the editors of Fortune, assisted by Russell Davenport, devoted a complete issue of their magazine to demonstrating what Americans are really like.501 words
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Article949 1953-01-26 8 BEVERLEY BAXTER M. P - BEVERLEY BAXTER M.P. By ARNOLD BENNETT by Reginald Pound. Heinemann. 21s. IN April 1920 I was invited to dinner for the first time to Cherkley Court, the country house of Lord Beaverbrook, and went there in wonder and some awe. Being rather early I waited alone on949 words
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Advertisement279 1953-01-26 8 You CAN afford »P ClI No matter what your station in life, you'll agree There's a wide range of Rolex models for you aaßßffl^g^^^^^^^^^^^^s!^. y^::^ff^s^^M that ACCURATE timekeeping is a necessity for the TO cnO ose from— have a look at the inexpen- W A -^^Vli II ML successful male279 words
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Article, Illustration1252 1953-01-26 9 NONI WRIGHT - NONI WRIGHT By A FTER four years of treating .tuberculosis at their clinic, the staff of SATA can produce records of "miracle cures". These cures have astonished them no less than they have astonished TB experts the world over. The records show that in1,252 words
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Article, Illustration77 1953-01-26 9 LJ ERE are two pictures full of the dust and fury of battle. They were taken in the Thai country of north-western Vietnam. during the French Union attacks which threw back Vietminh assault forces that had been trying to take the outpost of Nasan.77 words
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Advertisement422 1953-01-26 9 2 JOS^ FERtER KIM HUNTER j ALHAMdRAJi anything V^-.,,, Jq^ HAPPEN LAST DAY! LL-lt^L-J 11 a.m 130 4 645 930 p.m OPENS TOMORROW w*^ A TECHNICOLOR ROMANCE! FORMER STAR OT "SOUTH PACIFIC" SINGS HIS LOVE SONGS TO LANA! SHOWING SOON! i tMMC? 3 YEMRS 111 THE MAKING! T^f 3 MllllOHS422 words
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Miscellaneous352 1953-01-26 9 Straits Times Crossword a n 7! compose" n tHiL^ no >. 9. Games trip with a Waterloo 8 xn^e restrain the feet &c HMU k\\v.-j kvx-m tv m k\v.vi kvsssi kxv^j marshal (7). ,7) 'HI 2 1 3 1H 4 i^HI 6 8 l n Rank in a bush (7).352 words
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Article310 1953-01-26 10 RISES AMONG INDUSTRIALS, TINS: RUBBERS CONTINUE TO DISAPPOINT From A Market Correspondent A GOOD WEEK was experienced on Malayan markets and, on a large turnover, many rises were recorded among industrials and tins. Rubbers continue to disappoint and only a few transactions were recorded in310 words
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Article292 1953-01-26 10 BUSINESS done in the Malayan Share Market last week included: Industrials: Consolidated Tin Smelter Ord. 22 6 to 233; Eastern United Assce $38.50; Fraser Si Neave Ord. $2.55 to $2.52 4; Gammon $4.02' 2 $4.05; Hammer $2,924 to $3.00; Hongkong Bank (London Register) £804; William Jacks $3.90 to292 words
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Article130 1953-01-26 10 t UNAS Rubber Estates Ltd., v showed a profit of $291,409 (69.4 per cent) for year endrd Oct I 31. 1952. and the recommended final dividend of 25 ppr cent makes total of 40 per cent, against 100 per cent, last year. Net liquid assets at $468,168130 words
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Article32 1953-01-26 10 NEW YORK. Sun. No. 1 I R.S.S. March contract (in IS. 1 cents per Ib.) Thnrsday's Friday's closing cloving 28.60 to 39.00 hid i 28.55 traded 29.25 asked Tone: Steady.32 words
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118 1953-01-26 10 OVERSEAS INVESTMENTS IN AUSTRALIA IN CANBERRA, last week, the Minister of Commerce stated thai Australia will aim at allowing oversea investors to take out thrir capital whenever they wish. Thus, It did not take many months for those administering Australian finances to realise that the rigidly enforced control over the118 words
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Article108 1953-01-26 10 From dm Own Correspondent MELBOURNE. Sun. AIFLBOURNES basic wage will iTI rUe by only 1 to £11 9 next month, the smallest quarterly rise since November 1947. The weekly wage was then £5 9-. But the six capitals rate will remain unchanged. In Adelaide the basic108 words
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Article61 1953-01-26 10 Tr>e following rubber crops for December 1952 are announced: Allenby Rubber Co.. Ltd. 34.500 lbs: Benta Rubber E^/.nes Ltd. 76 son lbs: Jermi Kuantnn Rubber Estate Ltd. 58 000 lbs: Kundone Rubber ■Nate Ltd. 39 000 lb*: Mcntakab' Rubber Co.. Ltd. 78.000 lbs: Sungei' Baean Rubber61 words
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Article178 1953-01-26 10 ITAMRA Tin Dredging Ltd., whose dredge closed down on Sept. 5. 1952. owing to unprofitable working, showed a profit of £25.935 or under 1 per cent for the 16 months ended July 31, 1952. Net liquid assets show in balance sheet at £17.506 or 3\d per shar*178 words
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Advertisement1451 1953-01-26 10 oo, ?n." MANSFIELD tic CO., LTD. JS22 Passage (Incornorntod in Singapore) All ether I Oept. BLUE FUNNEL LINE Oepts Corner s option to proceed via other ports to load and discharge corgo SAILINGS to LIVERPOOL GLASGOW. LONDON ft CONTINENTAI PORTS Due Sails P. Sham Penang Euryades tor Morse. lies, Liverpool1,451 words
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Advertisement598 1953-01-26 10 BEN LINE STEAMERS LTD. For U K CONTINENT S'pora P. Sham Penonoj Benvenue tor Liverpool, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Homburg In fort 29/31 Jon. J Benrinnes for Hovre, London, Rotterdom, Hull In "erf 29/31 Jan. Benolbonach for Avenmouth. Liverpool. Glasgow. Antws'p Gdn. 23/24 28/30 Jan. 31 Jan/ 1 Feb. Benreoch for Genoa,598 words
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Advertisement572 1953-01-26 10 EAST A SIATIC LINE SAILINGS FROM SCANDIN AVI AN U K /CONTINENT I Spore P S'hom Penono I Moloeeo" tor Oiokarto Bnngkok So'o->n Honikona Monilo Kobe ond YoV-H a ma 26/28 Jon. In Port Morello" for Bongkok, Tokubar 31/31 Jon. Mronia" tcr Bongkok 13/16 Feb 14/14 Feb. 12/13 Feb. rotagoria"572 words
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Advertisement1183 1953-01-26 10 McALISTER 6c CO., LTD. TEL: No. 5906 BLLBRMAM BUCKNALL KIAVENFSS LP«B 10HD0N, HAVRE ROTTERDAM 4 LOJ ANGtLK> $AN FRANCISCO ond tor U.S A^No^Atlantic Port. PORTLAND. SEATTLE VANCOUVER 5 pore P. 5 horn Pcio^a 28 Jan/3 Feb In Port 27 Jan "FRANCISVILLE" "CITY OF BIRKENHEAD" t Spore P. S'hom Penn^ Spore1,183 words
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Article, Illustration41 1953-01-26 11 FORT VIEW, with Jackie Tait Up. holds off a challenge by Firedrake (Mawi) and goes on to win by half a length in the second race at Ipoh on Saturday. Third, two lengths away, is I'rsinia (Jackie Jones). Straits Times picture.41 words
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616 1953-01-26 11 BIG IPOH BETTING PLUNGE JUST FAILED IPOH, Sun. By EPSOM JEEP AN inspired" betting plunge on Demonic, hottest favourite of the day, came amiss in the 5.30 a six furlong sprint for Class Five, Div. One horses. Demonic was decidedly unlucky when he went down narrowly to an outsider. The616 words
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Article144 1953-01-26 11 EVANSTOWN (Illinois). Sun A USTRALIAN Ken McGregor A beat Pancho Segura for the first time last night in their professional tennis tour McGregor lost the first set 4-8 after Segura had taken the first four games to coast home. But Ses lira's placements were off target144 words
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Article38 1953-01-26 11 Australian University students nov; on holiday in Singapore beat Rov.il AUstra!:an Air Forces by 13 goals. 13 beldnd to three goals and four behind in a friendly Australian rules football game played at Buklt Timah yesterday.38 words
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Article445 1953-01-26 11 WEIGHTS for 2nd day of the Perak Turf Club meeting, at Ipoh on Wednesday are: Cl. 4, Div. 1-54 F. Cinder's Prince 9. n0 All Baba 8.13 Philanthropist 8.12 Golden Sands 8.11 j The Monarch 8.11 Piercebridge B.l* Binnton 8.09 Silver fort 8.09 Man O'War II S445 words
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Article79 1953-01-26 11 LONDON, Sun. Yesterdays rugby league results yesterday were: Belle Vue Rangers 11 Leigh 22; Bradford Northern 19 Doncaster 15; Bramley 4 pewsbury 15; Halifax 10 Whltehaven 10: Hull 27 Huddersneld 11; Hunslet 33 Kelghley 2; Liverpool City 4 Salford 37. Oldham 8 Rovhdale Hornets 7: Swinton 48Reuter - 79 words
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Article42 1953-01-26 11 Indian Recreation Club beat Royal Engineers by four goals to three in a lnendly -.occer match at Farrer Park yesterday. Scorers for IRC. were M. I. Osman, P. Suppiah, Salahudin and Edward. RE. scored through Kennedy (2> and Smith.42 words
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Article41 1953-01-26 11 I LONDON, Sun. The following Scottish Cup first *c«jnd matches i drawn yesterday w.ll be replayed next Wednesday. Jan. 28: Brechln j City v St. Mirren. imndee United I v Berwick Rangerv and Falklrk v I Newton Stewart. Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article83 1953-01-26 11 MELBOURNE. Sun. Mr. A. W. Coles, chairman of the Australian Organising Committee, will mr.ke a special trip to Mexico Cltv •o convince the International Olympic Committee of Australia's nblhty to stage the 1956 Olympic Ohm The derision followed a warning from tho lOC. yes'erday thatUP - 83 words
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403 1953-01-26 11 New hope for suspended U.K. trainers From A Special Correspondent LONDON, Sun. rE announcement that the disqualifitcation imposed upon trainer M. Scannell by the stewards of the Jockey Club has been withdrawn is an item of outstanding Importance to the racinK world j generally, and to trainers Jn particular. This403 words
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Article294 1953-01-26 11 PORT OF SPAIN, Sundry. A FIFTH wicket stand of 219 by Everton Weekes and Bruce Paireaudreau gave the West Indies a first innings lead of 21 runs on the third day of the first Test match against India here yesterday. The West Indies,Reuter - 294 words
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Article292 1953-01-26 11 Good win for Ireland over France LONDON, Sun. IRELAND Deat France in a rugby International match in Belfast yesterday by J6 noints l two goals, two tries) to three points (dropped goaf> after leading at half time by one sroal to nothing. Ireland were forced to make a last minuteReuter - 292 words
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Article16 1953-01-26 11 Victoria School beat Star Rangers 5-2 at soccer at the school ground yesterdpy.16 words
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Advertisement620 1953-01-26 11 The German Made WESERHUTTI BUCKET CHAIN EXCAVATOR The only Excavator that Saves Time and Labour. ma' mtimkw Rciiilv stuck obtainable from:Agents: TUCK CHEONG CO.. 55. HALE. STREET. IPOH, PERAK. M 1 COOK'S TRAVEL SERVICE HOLIDAYS IN EUROPE BY LUXURY MOTOR COACHES FULL PARTICULARS ON REQUEST THOS. COOK SON (Continental and620 words
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Advertisement153 1953-01-26 11 Meet jg^ Scotland's JtifPh Favourite BORN 1820— STILL GOING STRONG JOHNNIE WALKER SCOTCH WHISKY The fashionable drink everywhere John Walker Sons, Ltd., Scotch Whisky Distillers, Kilmarnock, Scotland a SURVEYORS LEVELS. BECK S MICROSCOPES. DRAWINC INSTRUMENTS. TALLY COUNTERS STOPWATCHES. THERMOMETER!) MAGNIFIERS. SICHT TESTINC AND *j(%ts(tmce #/s%■£ (MAL_AYA LTD > V sar153 words
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Article, Illustration39 1953-01-26 12 THE GOVERNOR of Singapore, Sir John Nicoll. being introduced to the North team by skipper Harry Bennett before Saturday's 21st .M.R.I game in which North beat South 17-nil. Accompanying the Governor is Mr. A. Cromarty, M.R.I', president StraitsTimes picture.39 words
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Article348 1953-01-26 12 Chee Seng, Harith again outstanding By A Special Correspondent HONG KONG, Sunday. UONG KONG gained a well-deserved 3 o victory over Singapore in the replay of the Aw Hoe Memorial Cup soccer game at the Hong Kong Football Club ground today. Yesterday the teams battled348 words
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314 1953-01-26 12 U. S. jumper sets world indoor record PHILADELPHIA. Sun. U.S. NAVY Lieutenant Ken WcLsner yesterday set a new world indoor record in high j ump when he cleared 6ft. 95in. The old record, set by Ed. Burke in 1937, was 6ft. o.4in. Wiesner, who came out of j retirement lastAP - 314 words
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Article165 1953-01-26 12 KelantanAAA teams will be bigger KOTA BAHRU, Sun. The completion of the East Coast Railway, which is expected during the middle of the year, would enable the Kelantan Amateur Athletic Association to send a bigger contingent to this year's Malayan A.A.A. meet at Kuala Lumpur, states the secretary, Che Osman165 words
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940 1953-01-26 12 Three reasons for North's victory BETTER PACK: BRILLIANT HALVES: FITTER TEAM By SECOND ROW ALTHOUGH it was not unexpected that the North would continue their run of successes in their annual Malayan Rugby Union encounter with the South on Saturday, it was not generally considered that they would win by940 words
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Article784 1953-01-26 12 18TEAMSF0RSECTI0NLEAGUE SOCCER Seletar sport by Jerry T»HE Station soccer committee has decided that in the forthcoming season the inter-sectlon league will consist of 18 teams, each to play the other once only Matches will be played on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, thereby allowing players who represent their sections to be784 words
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103 1953-01-26 12 DIFFICULTIES OVER MALAYAN BOXING TOUR From Our Own Correspondent LONDON. Sun. THF RE are difficulties over the suggested trip to entertain British troops in Malaya and Korea by four famous boxers Randolph Turpin, Johnny Williams, Tommy Farr and Fredd* Mills. Only Freddy Mills hat so far accepted the offer. Turpin103 words
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541 1953-01-26 12 From JACK FINGLETON (Exclusive to the Straits Times) ADELAIDE. Surday. AUSTRALIA are sitting rather pretty in the fourth Test here against South Africa. Hassett's winning of the toss was important because this pitch has the reputation of helping spin tow irds the end of a541 words
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371 1953-01-26 12 KI'ALA LUMPUR, Sunday. THE Council of the Football Association of Selangor considers it the duty of the Government or Municipality to build a sports stadium .'n Kuala Lumpur, says the F.A.S. report for 1952, issued today. It adds: "Every effort371 words
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Article145 1953-01-26 12 WHERE THE MONEY WENT LAST YEAR KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. POOTBALL ASSOCIATION of SELANGOR suffered a loss of *f 175 last year. Gate receipts totalled 527.213. membership and competition fees $1,090. while match expends wtrr $10,529 and ground fees $2,622 Entertainment Duty trok $2,949 and gate allocations $9,506. A Mim of145 words
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Article92 1953-01-26 12 I.B.S. win cup soccer tNDIAN Brotherhood Soccerl'es 1 beat Seletar Indians 1-0 in thrir annual soccei match played for the Indian Republic Day Cup ai Farrer Park yesterday. Knshnan scored for the winners. Results of other soccer matches played at Farrer Park yesterday: Bukit Timah Sports Club beat R.X. Kranji92 words
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Article87 1953-01-26 12 FAM CUP BEFORE MALAYA CUP KUALA LUMPUR, Sm j.""<>lK\l I Association of Malaya, at a rounril meeting h<re today, decided to hold the I V.M. (up competition before the Malaya Cup this year. Entries for both tournaments will clowe on Feb. 'JO. The Malaya (up competition H lo s»art in87 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous16 1953-01-26 12 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: High 0710 (8.3) and 2202 <7.7». Low 0132 (6.1 > and 1457 (2 0).16 words
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