The Straits Times, 26 April 1953
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Title Section21 1953-04-26 1 26 APR 1953 THE SUNDAY TIMES LARGEST NET* SALES IN MALAYA No. 924 SINGAPORE, SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 1953. PRICE FIFTEEN CENTS21 words
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Article331 1953-04-26 1 Moscow newspapers give all page one to a 'reply' to the Americans Mr. Eisenhower's 'conditions for peace 9 are rejected MOSCOW, Saturday. RUSSIA today announced she was willing to talk business with the West to try and solve the problems threatening world peace. But the recentReuter; AP - 331 words
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Article, Illustration73 1953-04-26 1 Four Britons and an Irish priest seen on arrival in We»r Berlin following rheir release from internment in North Korea. They landed on free western soil after 32 months in captivity. The picture shows left to right George Blake. Bishop Cooper. Commissionei Lord of the Salvation Army,73 words
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Article, Illustration528 1953-04-26 1 26 win $5,000 contest •TWENTY-SIX readers agreed with the judges in .the Straits Times $5,000 "Charm Contest." Sixteen people in Singapore and ten in the Federation share the prize; they will get $192.30 each. The panel of judges decided that the best arrangement of six out of eight photographs was528 words
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Article32 1953-04-26 1 WASHINGTON Sat. The Holly Society of America has presented the Tokyo City Government with 100 holy trees to be planted in an international pea*" forest near Melji Shrine.— A.P.AP - 32 words
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Article, Illustration46 1953-04-26 1 WAITING at Sydney airport when Miss Ho Pin P«». 18, arrived from Singapore was medir.il student Henry Chu, 25. Henry, now studying at Sydney University, is also from Singapore. They have known each other for five years and are to be engaged46 words
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Article40 1953-04-26 1 VIENNA, Sat.— A British officer, said to have lived in army hotels with a woman he brought to Austria and falsely declared to be his wife, has been sentenced by court martial to dismissal from the army —Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article26 1953-04-26 1 LONDON, Sat.— The British Ministry of Materials has announced a cut of £27 in the price of electrolytic copper for home consumers. Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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168 1953-04-26 1 HANOI, Saturday. ADVANCING Communist- led Vietminh troops aimed two invasion spearheads at the royal Laotian capital o Luang Prabang today. One moved routhward after crushing stubborn resistance from the Franco-Laotians at the mountain post of Muong Ngoi, 60 miles north of Luang Prabang inAP - 168 words
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Article35 1953-04-26 1 TOKYO. Sat— The mighty battleship USS New Jersey hurled one-ton shells into the north-west Korean port of Songjin for eight hours today in one of the heaviest surface bombardments of the war. U.P.UP - 35 words
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Article23 1953-04-26 1 BONN. Sat— The West German Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Franz Bluecher, will represent Wast Germany at the Coronation, a spokesmajrsald here yesterday. Reuter.Reuter - 23 words
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Article415 1953-04-26 1 JOCKEYS GO ON STRIKE' 13 suspended until May 5 By EPSOM JEEP KUALA LUMPUR, Sat. ACTION was taken by the stewards of the Selangor Turf Club against jockeys who refused to ride after the first race at Kuala Lumpur today. No official statement has yet been Issued but I understand415 words
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Article36 1953-04-26 1 PUSAN. Sat.— The Allied Pn-soner-of-War Command said today that 19 Red agitators at Cheju Island prisoner-of-war camp were beaten by non-Corn-munlst Chinese PoWs. Three of the Reds died at the camp hospital.— A.P.AP - 36 words
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Article24 1953-04-26 1 BELGRADE, Sat.— Talks between the Yugoslav Government and Roman Catholic Church representatives seeking a settlement of ChurchState relations, have broken down.24 words
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Article24 1953-04-26 1 NEW YORK Sat.— A B-29 bomber crashed with a fast F-84 fighter over Long Island Bay yesterday. Seven men were killed. A.P.AP - 24 words
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190 1953-04-26 1 £APTAIN I. Merimaa, master of the Finnish tanker Wiima, which has been in Singapore harbour for 74 days with a cargo of Rumanian jet fuel oil for China, has sent an urgent cable to his principals in Helsinki telling them that 10 of his190 words
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Article166 1953-04-26 1 LONDON, Sat. SIR Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister, lunched with Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle today. He and Lady Churchill had i sopped overnight »t the j Castle following yesterday's surprise ceremony when he knelt before the Queen to re- ceive the accolade of aReuter - 166 words
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207 1953-04-26 1 TWENTY THREE British prisoners of war, released from captivity by the Chinese Communists in North Korea, will arrive at Changi airfield this afternoon, the first batch to be repatriated since agreement was reached in the war-torn peninsula. The men will spend the night207 words
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Article47 1953-04-26 1 NEW YORK, Sat.— Mr. Cedrtc Belfrage, 49-year-old BriV-^i author and journalist who live^ in America, is to appear before ihe House of Representatives un-American Activities Committee on May 4. H e is believed to be the first Briton to be summoned by the Committee. —Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Article, Illustration47 1953-04-26 1 President Eisenhower wears a big smile and a button to match on the golf course at Augusta, Georgia, when he played against Senator Robert A. Taft. The button was handed to the President by a newspaperman shortly before h e started the match. -A.P. photo.AP - 47 words
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Article66 1953-04-26 1 LONDON, Sat.— Moira She/r--er. 27-year-old ballet dancer, has entered into an agreement with Sir Alexander Korda, the film magnate, under which he will pay her approximately £50.000 to make two pictures. This is one of the highest amounts ever paid to a film star in Britain.Reuter - 66 words
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Article37 1953-04-26 1 WASHINGTON. Sat.— l Senator Homer Ferguson (Republican. Mich gan) yesterday ntroduced in the Senate a biii to permit tbe entry into the United States of 240.000 European refugees ;n the next two years. A.P.AP - 37 words
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361 1953-04-26 1 'Cross act of war says Mr. Mac Donald "IN these dark, troubled times J- Gandhi's name shines like a star in the firmanent. It Is one of the lights guiding us along the path to true peace and human felicity." With these words, the Commis-sioner-General, Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald. opened361 words
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Article, Illustration2985 1953-04-26 2 Stuck in the mud under a Japanese heavy cruiser— An astonishing wartime adventure in Singapore waters year was 1945, and as the impoitance of the war in the Far East became more pronounced, and since the invasion of Europe •was progressing favourably, underwater units of the Services were2,985 words
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Advertisement539 1953-04-26 2 SAvftJPTO $6481 SINCAPORE— HONCKONC EVERY SATURDAY SINCAPORE— LONDON EVERY TUESDAY You can now fly in deep-seated comfort by pressurised luxury ARGONAUT airliners, and enioy attentive service, with complimentary meals and btverages (Wines Spirits at nominal rates) No tips; no extras SERVICE TOURIST FARE SAVING SINCAPORE— LONDON Single $1,406/- $360/- Return539 words
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Article, Illustration291 1953-04-26 3 GIGGLIJVG GIRLS SAY: TOO COMPLICATED 9 THE reason why only 35 Singapore women put their names on the electoral rolls in the first week of a two month campaign to increase the city's registered voters seems to be that the Colony's womefolk are291 words
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Article96 1953-04-26 3 Tapper awarded $7,177 JOHORE BAHRU, Sat. LANI bin Banan, a rubber tapper, was awarded $7,177 by Mr. Justice Storr In the Supreme Court on a claim for damages arising out of a car accident on Apr. 6, 1951. Lani was riding a bicycle on the Aver Hitam road when he96 words
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Article74 1953-04-26 3 JOHORE BAHRU. Sat. ■TENGKU Abdul Rahman. Pre- 1 sident of UMNO, referring to the Federation Government's ban on political parties adopting uniforms, told members of the organisation that UMNO's struggle did not depend on the wearing of a uniform but on their heart and spirit. .Tengku74 words
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Article91 1953-04-26 3 rE CONGREGATION of the Singapore Presbyterian Church will hold a social evening on Tuesday at 8.30 p.m.. to say "Bon Voyage" to their minuter, Mr. R. M. Greer. and his wife, who are going on leave at the beginning of next month. The social will be91 words
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Article85 1953-04-26 3 Muslims in Singapore and the Federation have already begun to make their plans for the pilgrimage to Mecca, as thft first pilgrim ship, the Anshun. Us due to leave Singapore on May 15. The Anshun and the Anking. two of the best ships belonging to the China85 words
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Article63 1953-04-26 3 Malaya Reds losing— young WASHINGTON, Sat. Col Arthur E. Young, former Commissioner of Police, said in Washington today that the Communist terrorists were losing the battle for Malaya. He added, however, that the situation would become much more difficult if the Reds wen in Indo-Ch'na, where a new attack hasUP - 63 words
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Article54 1953-04-26 3 KOTA BAHRU. Sat. The relic of St. Francis Xavler arrive* In Kota Bahru on Monday from Alor Star by plane. It will be taken in procession from the air port to the Church of Lady Fatlma for veneration till noon on Tuesday when it will54 words
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Article671 1953-04-26 3 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding" Prov. 3:5 Mi K( H OF ENGLAND ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL: 7 a.m. 8 a.m. Holy Communion, 9.30 a.m. Sunday School, 10.30 a.m Matins, 11.30 a.m. Holy Communion, 6 p.m. Evensong, 7 p.m. Annual671 words
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215 1953-04-26 3 Sunday Times Market Correspondent TOMORROW night the Singapore City Council will entertain 48 visiting American businessmen at the Esplanade Restaurant. The Americans will arrive today on a three-day trade exploration mission. Chinese and Muslim foods will be on the menu at what a recent U.S.215 words
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Article44 1953-04-26 3 The Tamilian Association of Singapore will hold a meeting at 4 o'clock this afternoon at Ramakrishna Mission. No. 9 Norris Road. Singapore. Mr. S. Jaganath&n, City Councillor, will preside. Prof. Neelakanda Sastr. will speak on Tamilian history and culture.44 words
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Article42 1953-04-26 3 JOHORE BAHRU Sat. One orospectine permit, covering 1.270 acres was issued for bauxite and one application was refused on security grounds out of eight applications received by the Mines Department, Johore. last year. Six applications are pend- ing42 words
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Article37 1953-04-26 3 KUALA LUMPUR. Sat— Thp I Army announced today that 2nd Lieutenant D. W. Mannin of the Ist Royal West Kent;, was accidentally killed wtiOf on operations last Thmsda A Court of Inquiry is to be held.37 words
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Article, Illustration680 1953-04-26 4 THE STORY OF IPOH'S TAN SHIAN KAI PAITH, courage and th»* kindness ;»f friends have played a dominant part in the life of 49--year-old Tan Shian Kai. who as a blind 3-year-old boy was ghen away by his poor farmerfather to a680 words
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547 1953-04-26 4 -.WHAT would you do if you found yourself surrounded by hundreds of bees with no shelter* in sight? One day iast week I found myself surrounded by millions of bees but I wasn't stung once. There is a man in Singapore547 words
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Article354 1953-04-26 4 Don't forget the fruit I'HERE Is nothing to beat a colourful fruit salad to top off a rich meal. Combine tinned, stewed and fresh fruit or make it entirely of frpsh fruit. There Is no hard and fast rule, but attractive presentation Is essential. Care should be taken to remove354 words
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Article, Illustration679 1953-04-26 4 COOK IS BETTER— BUT DON'T TELL HIM The Countryman's Journal IT appears that the Cook is recovering from his illness whatever it is or was. The Tuan thought it might be "anky", but he was not going to pay $2 for an examination by microscope so he got the dresser679 words
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Advertisement276 1953-04-26 4 Mat 4 1 <« 33 J mi Ok t I V I II I I gtß v v S t V i 1 'i si fc"? ~A Tf&il= Hl_l_ MEIAf x"^i wy /f AIR CONDITIONER \s p_ s^^SsSiink V§M |l KITTEN QUIET OPERATION— Tests prove the G-E Room I N^-276 words
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Article53 1953-04-26 5 JOHORE BAHRU. Sat. Pang Wai Tai. charged m the Police Court. Johore Bahru. today, with breaking the curfew, told Inche Mahmood bin All. the magistrate that he had not been out of the estate for months and so did not know of the regulations. He53 words
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Article, Illustration301 1953-04-26 5 Shells are believed to be Japanese i SQUATTERS at Kampong Teban, off Tampenis Road, Singapore, have been living for years on what may be an old Japanese shell dump— and the shells are still there. The squatters didn't realise that the strange oblong301 words
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Article, Illustration36 1953-04-26 5 Doctor Hendrik Seid and his bride. Miss Diana Burnett, who were married yesterday at the Singapore Registry Office. Mr. Robert Tucker of New 7-~aland and .Miss Sheila Tonkin of Cornwall. England, at St. Andrew's CithrnrT.36 words
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289 1953-04-26 5 AT dawn yesterday more than 150 officers and men of the Ist Batalion the Fijiam Regiment, with visiting Australian and New Zealand civians. gathered at Batu Pahat to pay homage to their countrymen who lost their lives in both world wars. Anzac Day289 words
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Article50 1953-04-26 5 Chua Kirn Seng. 17, a poultry farmer, who pleaded guilty in Singapore Second Traffic Court yesterday to two charges of drlvinn a lorry while under aep and driving without third party Insurance was fined $75 on each charge. Chua was ar.so disqualified from driving for one year.50 words
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Article166 1953-04-26 5 RUBBER was slightly easier on the Singapore Market yesterday, the tone being one of disappointment that New York had failed to follow the Singapore rise in price to 70 cents on Friday. The market was quiet and -he offtake very small Closing prices >«M.erdav were in cents166 words
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253 1953-04-26 5 AFTER a quarrel with his wife, Quek Yew San turned on his father-in-law. Low Chye Thian. and struck him on the forehead with a changkol. the Singaore Fourth Criminal District Court was told yesterday. Convicted of causing grievous hurt to253 words
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Article52 1953-04-26 5 Poon Koofc Pang, a carpenter, pleaded guilty in the Singapore First Criminal District Court yesterday to a charge of criminal intimidation by threatening his wife Yun Lin Mvi with a chopper. Mr. Ta n Ah Tah. thr judge imposed a fine of $300. ot one months52 words
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Advertisement198 1953-04-26 5 Come Early to our SALE ff \#frl \S t\ if The Early Shoppers get the Best Selections! GENUINE REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS Our premises have been specially extended to hold the crowd and for your comfortable Shopping. v ANNOUNCING NEW, LOWER AIR FARES I SINGAPORE to PERTH VIA DJAKARTA AND198 words
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Advertisement224 1953-04-26 5 Tiger Testimonials Vivacious MISS HOPE C ATCHMAN, here on a visit, declared: "I've made ever so many friends, and TIGER BEER is one of them!" •i She also expects to vitikc a lot more if she wins tlte'Tiger Beer Competition. Dts'rlbu'nrs: frtser Nemve Ltd. VANITY'S Annual Half Price Sale COMMENCES224 words
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660 1953-04-26 6 'ONE OF THE BEST WEAPONS YET THE results achieved in treating tuberculosis with recently discovered isonicotinic acid compounds has been praised by a team of tuberculosis specialists in Zurich, Switzerland. The New York Journal of Commerce, in a dispatch from Zurich, said a660 words
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Article281 1953-04-26 6 LOUIS Kentner. who created such a fine impression at his concerts in the Victoria Memorial Hall recently, is to devote four evenings to the playing of Beethoven sonatas in the New- War Memorial Hall (St. Andrew's Cathedral) from next Sunday. Price of admission will be $7 an281 words
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Article, Illustration65 1953-04-26 6 K This picture might have come from the atomic K bomb testing grounds in the Nevada desert. But it >> was taken at Seremban last iceek by Eddie Jesudasan. ;< The peculiar "Atom Cloud effect appeared over the town in the evening. Mr. Jesudasan reports that65 words
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Article932 1953-04-26 6 BILLY BUDD - BILLY BUDD By DEADERS have been 1V asking why the rash of "bouncins; cheques" in Singapore does not produce a similar epidemic of prosecutions and sentences. Actually, it is a hard Job to get a conviction on this score. It has to be proved (1» that932 words
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Advertisement722 1953-04-26 6 L^^\ How to lose fat V) and feel fit V v __^Jm^'< Many a for mi 1 ttiffciet fodi> Mcttes Mi« double »:fion of the 1 great blood-purifier. Dr. MacnU~- k«mi< s VEINOIDS for VEINOIDS Jj^L .kaj I while bringing hippy relief from Wa» muscular agonies at the tame Him722 words
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Advertisement352 1953-04-26 6 Yourxsmile will be t\ *m If she cant viT d/ Tht Tr short-Kead J7 \of the JUNIOR TE K C F^"^ A and the modern, regular «a V-"A toothbrush fits behind Threw iwi» your VV V old «»»h.o«««- h YA\ \v\ recfh cleaning \A\ \(A them thoroughly dew V V352 words
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Article, Illustration35 1953-04-26 7 Norman Hartnell's embroidresses *t work. These girts worked on the Royal Wedding Cown MADAME DENISE goes to the Palace to help with the fittings ot the Queen's gowns.35 words
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Article, Illustration644 1953-04-26 7 VIVIEN BATCHELOR - They re working an year's best kept secret VIVIEN BATCHELOR By T3E greatest fashion secret of the year is being kept by women. It is the secret of the Queen's Coronation Gown, now being made In Norman Hartnell's workrooms in London. The Queen has commanded that no detail of the644 words
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Article321 1953-04-26 7 Why not start your own school? By a H'tu lt*t I" T Is incredible how little some school teachers know of the "private" lives of their pupils hence, of course, parent-teachers associations. I believed until the other day that children in Malaya slept all the afternoon A parent disillusioned me.321 words
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Article, Illustration52 1953-04-26 7 GRACIE FIELDS LOOKS IN CRACIE FIELDS and her husband. Born Aperovici, arrived at Southampton from New York last week. Before returning to their home in Capri, Cracie will appear at the London Palladium for a three-week show. The picture shows Cracie aad husband taking a peep at England from the52 words
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Advertisement339 1953-04-26 7 4 VITAMINS (not just one or two) AKTA-VITE' has more than L tf^M (our times the vlumtn strength t U f present Id ordinary food tonics. w)^^ Each av«ra*» dot* (Two te»/rtamin A 2000 International Units .^t He' 300 0 1000 m Pitts calcium and phosphorus, at well as I%^,339 words
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Article98 1953-04-26 8 PAMOUB playwright Christopher x Fry has been commissioned to write a special narrative for the J. Arthur Rank Organisation's Technicolor film of the Coronation "A Q-.een Is Crowned Thus Fry carries Into the screen world his stage association with Si. Laurence Olivier Olivier masted and starred98 words
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Article, Illustration191 1953-04-26 8 Wake up live! Here is Yvonne Marsh with another exercise to put you right on top of the world 1 Tummy Tightener. Lie on your A back, tummy pulled in, legs up at right angles to floor. Slowly bring legs down again. O For bust uplift. Either stand or sit191 words
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Article599 1953-04-26 8 WEBSTER FAWECETT - WEBSTER FAWECETT By POR over 30 years an r old soldier went through Jife with a bullet lodged near his brain. Surgeons told him they could not remove it and for years he lived as an agonised invalid, passively enduring pain. Then he went to599 words
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Article619 1953-04-26 8 I have just left school and want to Join the Federation Regiment. Many of my friends and relatives strongly advise me not to. Some say I am doing a foolish tiling and will regret it. Others say I am not fit ana haven't the619 words
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Advertisement272 1953-04-26 8 The vitamins in MARMITE/^ will keep you ©X V You can only be really fit and en/Y*^^ |oying life if you have plenty of good, Y~f~Y} nourishing food. You and all your family )J \J need Marmite; It contains the wonderful 1/ protective vitamins that help to assure good v\«VU272 words
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Article110 1953-04-26 9 Malaya's biggest hotel to start operations since the wai —the Embassy Hotel. Meyer Road. Katong, Singaporewill ceCebrate its opening tonight with a mammoth cocktail party. The hotel, which is housed in the $1 million five-storey building erected by Dr. S. H. Tan has a magnificent view110 words
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Article53 1953-04-26 9 Fifty-two civil and military policemen were among the 159 people who donated blood to the Transfusion Service last week. Thirty were from the Traffic Department; 15 from the C.I.D. and seven from 200 Provost Company at Gillman Barracks. One hundred and fifteen transfusions were given53 words
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Article, Illustration22 1953-04-26 9 Ex-policeman The two Alices MELIA ADDISON and her understudy Sylvia Powell look through the script of "Alice in Wonderland." Sunday Times picture.22 words
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Article310 1953-04-26 9 While leading lady watches iWHEN the curtain goes up on the last night of a lavish stage show at the Victoria Theatre, Singapore, 20--year-old Sylvia Powell, understudy to the "leading lady," will step on to the stage as the star. i And understudy Sylvia310 words
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Article75 1953-04-26 9 Singapore's best sea cadet. Ng Fook Khau. left Singapore yesterday on a three-month scnolarship to Britain to study merchant seamanship. Ng a leadine seaman of NeCson Unit. Singapore Sea Cadet Corps was selected as the best sea cadet of the year from 200 others. Among the large75 words
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Article39 1953-04-26 9 PENANG, Sat. The First Court Magistrate. Lt. Col. J. F H. Weston. today deferred sentence on a Malay, Mohd. Din bin Abdul Razak. for criminal breach of trust of a $160 bicycl on Oct 23 last yea39 words
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Article37 1953-04-26 9 KOTA TINGO Sat. i Maoiam. son of Ayyadurai. was charged in the Kota Tinggl court yesterday with having a camera which he knew was stolen. The case was postponed and bail of WOO was offered.37 words
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Article212 1953-04-26 9 A PROBE into "certain accounts" of the M.C.A. in Singapore and a meeting of MCA. leaders in Kuala Lumpur yesterday may lead to the resignation of a number .if officials in the Singapore branch of the M.C.A. The Kuala Lumpur meeting, neaded by the President212 words
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148 1953-04-26 9 JOHORE BAHRU, Sat. PRIVATE builders are doing! their bit to relieve the I acute housing shortage in Johore Bahru. At the last meeting of the Johore Bahru Town Council. plans for 35 dwellings were approved. Building has started in Gome cases. People148 words
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355 1953-04-26 9 sent to gaol for forging a petition AN EX POLICE corporal, Ahmad bin Mohamed Yatim. was yesterday sentenced to 12 months' rigorous imprisonment in Singapore Second Criminal District Court when he was found guilty of forging a petition supporting a proposal to turn the Creat Eastern Trade Fair into an355 words
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Article184 1953-04-26 9 LONDON, Sat. rDAY was a proud and "frightening" day for 14--year-old Christopher Toulson, of Colchester, who lost his father, a Deputy Chief Polic c Officer in Perak. in a helicopter crash last January. Christopher accompanied Mrs. G. D. Toulson to Malaya House where she184 words
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Advertisement318 1953-04-26 9 Give me some... Whenever you feel weary and depressed, take Yeast-Vite and you will feel better at on*-.' v Ycast-Vite's powerful action gives you fresh i^jWi~~~u^ vigour and vitality. And it soothes away head- M^j *J ache, neuralgia, nerve or rheumatic pains. Ask r for Yeast-Vite today. v /JISc 1318 words
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Obituary84 1953-04-26 10 MD. CHUA WEB NBO, aged 35 passed away peacefully at the Go. neral Hospital on 24th April. 1953. leaving behind her beloved husband Khoo Peck Wan. four sons and three daughters. Fiireri! v ill leave from 3 1 2 mile Ipoh Road. Kuil.i Lumpur on Sunday 26th April 195384 words
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588 1953-04-26 10 THE SUNDAY TIMES SINGAPORE. APRIL 26, 1953. Example of Segamat P*ROM Scsamat, in Johore. comes a report which should be a challenee to oth^r towns in the Federation The roport tells of an achievement in selfhelp which is still, alas, all too rare in Malaya. Segamat. o\e of the most588 words
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Article, Illustration11 1953-04-26 10 Taken in 4 he Palace* by Royal Commanc!11 words
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Article156 1953-04-26 10 These Royal Com- family heirloom and y mand portraits were was xoorn by Queen taken at Buckingham Mary. Palace by Baron. On her head is a < The Queen if wear- diamond diadem, the Ing a pale pink evening headband of which is gown of156 words
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Letter403 1953-04-26 10 mHE closing of many mills. X factories and business firms in Singapore presents a serious employment problem for skilled and unskilled workers in the Colony. Builders and house contractors who at one time were faced with the shortage of building materials and labour now find the supply position considerably403 words
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Letter193 1953-04-26 10 IDO not know the qualifications of Mr. Geoff Jeffreys who wrote the article on Flora Kobson in the Sunday Times, but I feel compelled to challenge the paragraph in which he states: •Over the years she has probably perpetrated mor c stage murders and tosidious.y poisoned more make-believe hubbies193 words
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Letter99 1953-04-26 10 I WAS a member of the British Universities Debating Team which visited Singapore. On March 15. the day of our departure, your paper| printed a statement supposedly marie by the team regarding independence for Malaya. I wish to correct that statement. We said, There are many British students99 words
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Letter88 1953-04-26 10 /CONSIDERATE' calls for \j reproduction of children of high "mental and spiritual" capabilities. These two qualities have their origin In reason, which Is a faculty of the soul. Hence moral education wilt cater for the advancement of these qualities. Physical progress aids the above attainments; therefore it stands to88 words
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Letter52 1953-04-26 10 AS one who has suffered from noisy neighbours. I read with some interest the Sunday Times story of Mr Dan Hcpkins' plan to retaliate with bagpipes, but I am sure that the report was in error in stating that Mr. Hopkins was interned In Singapore during the Japanese occupation.52 words
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Advertisement684 1953-04-26 10 CLASSIFIED ADS HUGHES— To Mary Sheila (nee Koakesi. wife of A. R. Hughes, a daughter Both well DIDIER MELCHIOR his the pleasure to Inform you of the Hftl or his Muter Sylvie on the 24.4 53. at Kariang Kerbau Maternity Hos Mill AURELY— MOLONEY: The mi«Rgrmpnt 15 announced and the684 words
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Advertisement30 1953-04-26 10 msEs t measure brandy, fill with L^ dry ginger alt, dash of J f bitttn and twist of lemon lI W s I with g<§ji[ QflY GINGER ALE GD.J 130 words
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Miscellaneous81 1953-04-26 10 CORONATION CURIOSITIES by Peter Jackson A 1 The Imperial Slate f rocun, S lili^j^H'^jl^S I 'Joe°n# /w«s6*wl s rSS^IIZ AT Pc£TOCl IN W5 WEIGHED NO L£6S TUAN ONE Statf Cgown mtcH \*S>*x«c&*i I ZJ&fi s *'+~~r\ ANP A UAIF pOONPS Owing tv rue piscoveey of a If A to£/Gt/3 ONiy81 words
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319 1953-04-26 11 Govt. acting as if there is no financial crisis— Khoo •*:XPA\I>I\G DEPARTMENTS. HIGH EXPENDiTURE KUALA LUMPUR. Saturday. JHE GOVERNMENT was acting at present as if the country was not facing a financial crisis, said Mr. Khoo Teik Ec, the president of the Malayan Estate Owners Association, at the annual meeting319 words
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Article, Illustration47 1953-04-26 11 THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH talks with a Malayan teacher -student, Mrs. L. B. Bajaj. at the British Council House in Liverpool when he went there last week. During: his visit. the Duke chatted with jrrouPs of students from the Dominions, th« colonies and other countries. A.P. picture.AP - 47 words
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Article214 1953-04-26 11 KOTA BHARU, Sat. /CONVICTS in Koia Bharu V-' gaol worked overtime so that the Taman Kemumin Wejfare Horn? could open on schedule today. All the furm- ture for the home was made at the gaol. When priMMfl werp told thr work was lagging they volunteered to214 words
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Article37 1953-04-26 11 Figures published by the Singapore City Council r»?alth department yesterday show that 48 people in the city died from pneumonia and enteritis during the week ended April 18. There we*.- 170 deaths during the week.37 words
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Article33 1953-04-26 11 Mr Tan Ah Tah. the Singapore First Criminal District Court judge, yesterday sentenced Lccng Seng, a seaman, to three months' imprisonment for voluntarily causing hurt to Mak Meng with a knifo.33 words
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Article33 1953-04-26 11 A fun fair which lasted from 2 to 11 p.m. was held yesterday In the Bukit Panjang Government School grounds. Woodlands Road, Singapore, in aid of the schools Parent-Teacher > Association.33 words
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Article104 1953-04-26 11 JOHORE BAHRU Sat. Thr Muft- of Johore officiated I at the burial pf Ungku Sulieman at the Jalan Mahmudlah Cemetery yesterday. A large githering. which in-' rl uded many Malay officials i--om all over the State, assembled to pay Last respects. Ungku Sui'.cman was the i only104 words
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Article56 1953-04-26 11 S I T tenants mess protest A mass meeting of Singapore Improvement Trust residents will be held this morning Ito protest against the recent-ly-announced 15 per cent increase. Four resoCut'.ons will be i moved at the meeting by Mr I Lee Choon Eng who says the j increase will cause56 words
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Article212 1953-04-26 11 A YOUNC married woman, Chan Beng, continued to struggle with two men who stabbed her in the chest and back and tried to steal her bracelet, a Singapore court was told yesterday. In the dock were Kwek Soon Hee, 19, and Tan Ben Bee, 21,212 words
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Article130 1953-04-26 11 THE chairman of the Patir Panjang Rural District Committee. Mr. H. C. Kutasingtu. hat complained to the Rural Board that the Education Depart-' ment hai been ditcourteou* ro him and hit committee. In a letter to the Board. Mr. Kulatingha tayi the Education Department hat withhaid information130 words
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193 1953-04-26 11 Segamat realises its dream a library F»OR years the people of Segamat dreamed of the day they would have a girls' high school and a library. Yesterday they saw one of their dreams fulfilled as the District Officer. Inche Hassan bin Abdullah, stepped on to the verandah of a new193 words
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Article61 1953-04-26 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Sat. Muslim members of the security forces serving in Selangor are assured of a happy Harl Raya this year. A committee headed by th? Mentrl Besar is already raising funds to buy food and drinks and provide entertainment. District committees have been formed61 words
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Article30 1953-04-26 11 The managing director of the Shell Petroleum Company. London, Mr. A. W. Percy, arrived in Singapore by Qan-tas-BOAC yesterday, on a tour of the Far East.30 words
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214 1953-04-26 11 AMERICA TO OPPOSE ANY CONTROLS ON RUBBER NEW YORK. Sat. MR. JOHN F. COLLYER, Chairman and President of the B. F. Goodrich Company, said yesterday he woud oppose entrance of the United States into a sort of agreement which might result in International control of production, distribution, and use ofReuter - 214 words
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Article87 1953-04-26 11 Singapore is to have a school of Russian ballet run by a solo ballerina from Sadlers Wells, home of the ballet in London. Madame Dorothy Amita. ballet dancer trained by Cleo Nordt, former solo ballerina with Anna Pavlova's bal£et 1 company, plans to start such a87 words
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Miscellaneous81 1953-04-26 11 The weather Minimum temperature. 17.30 p.m. on April 24 to 7.30 a.m. on April 26.) Singapore (75 degrees). Penang (77 Kota Bahru (76). Kuala Lumpur (75), Ipoh <73». Kuantan (72). Maximum temperature (7.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. on April 25) Singapore (89), Penang (89 >. Kota Bahru (9D. Kuala Lumpur81 words
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Article, Illustration850 1953-04-26 12 Raymond Thomas - Raymond Thomas PHOTOGRAPHY FROM SCRATCH —59 By HAVING shot off kU your film, your random or chosen sequences must be edited. On the editor depends, very largely, the successful Interpretation of the script writer and director's ideas. The editor, in Journalism, Is the man at theDomei - 850 words
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Article, Illustration177 1953-04-26 12 BMrfWB (ASH PRIZES FOII ■BANKS' l»IIOIO1.lt\l»IIS COLLOWINC the tremendous success of its weekly Camera Competition the Sunday Times is offering bigger prixes fcr readers' pictures published in this page. First prize is now $30. with $15 tosecond best and 55 for rh runners-up. This week's first prize177 words
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Advertisement376 1953-04-26 12 ;t PHIZ Hollywood quality AfOmS PEROMNIA: The high-ap«ad tikn lor i poor liirnt conditions. Til* modern ihap* In a PERPANTIC: Hn« 8 mm. roM-fibn Th« fina-grain Mm rcr I camora fop c at cn r tamcnt«. Eickxive M| view I m»«n»-fi«der. bulk in to PERSENSO: I s-p-r-«-a-d int picture T376 words
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Advertisement168 1953-04-26 12 /r /if *l '.^"iaw v< g? '.11l v \am\ The NGV/ ?1 st anniversary Hillman Minx WITH THESE /JJ FEATURES New, attractive modern styling. 'Big Car' roominess and Hew comfort seating. All steel unitary constriction. Independent front coil suspension Lockheed hydraulic two leading shoe brakes. Exceptional luggage accommodation. New, controlled168 words
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Article, Illustration966 1953-04-26 13 Is this just 'mush in the marsh* or drama with a difference? |N the wildest, sexiest splurge of melodrama since "A Place In The Sun" 20th Century-Fox are presenting for our delight or dismay a closeup of a young American woman who has nothing966 words
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Article42 1953-04-26 13 A FULL review of Hie 3-D film. Warner Bros. Home Of Wax," wiM appear in Hiii page next week. "House Of Wax," which start Vincent Prince, Frank Lovejoy and Phy'tis Kirk, it to be screened ar rTie Capitol Thcitrc. Sinpor«.42 words
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Article243 1953-04-26 13 SHIRLEY Abicair, the young Australian vocalist who was so popular in Singapore, has aroused the wrath of the London critics They don't like h,^r "shaggy dog" act! Shirley appeared on television the other night with a massive sheep dog in tow, and from what the London243 words
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Article431 1953-04-26 13 Two M.G.M. pictures which were reviewed three months ngo have just been released in Singapore. They are "Above And Beyond" and "Plymouth Adventure". Here ia a summary of uhat John Behague wrote about them m January. '^BOVE And Beyond" concerns th. h f f431 words
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Article, Illustration30 1953-04-26 13 "THE QUIET MAN" k cmi n| •hortly. and W jrt, it big fight sequence wit* )ohn Way*. M the Mm but tdciei plenty of bare.fisted fighting too.30 words
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Advertisement348 1953-04-26 13 .Yosr Slnntitsf) V "-K£Sfc\ BRODERICK CRAWFORD j|J^| .ivrs another of his usual terrific portrayals as thr x£i^MlU^Mo^*r HARD-BITTEH SERGEANT V y in Columbia Piclures') JH 90^19^1 "The SABRE £KjK The ARROW" NC^fk in Technicolor SSSSvJ^^I Today 9am Desperafe Journey Next Change AN ACHIEVEMENT Ist J\etv York 2nd Singapore SIN6APORE IS348 words
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Advertisement273 1953-04-26 13 111H DAY iz-^- iii«-i.*s-TODAY! '^JMif.ll '(-i I -"3 p4 808 JA2IC /|L** JtOT w^i HOPE RUSSELL ROGERS iJHB« SON or PAXEFACS ,^fc. *,I»Orr*TLWttCH DwMhtFMnTUMJN WnMk, "csd^~ in<l_U,' WHAT SECRET DIO THIS MAN HOLD WHICH yjj^ ALMOST RUINED HIS HAPPY Ml MARRIED LIFE? LEARN THE XM^ A TRUE-LIFE DRAMATIC U] s!i273 words
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647 1953-04-26 14 Milton Shulman - Milton Shulman AN ALL-TIME RECORD IS BROKEN By QEVOTEES of Humphrey Bogart and disciples of Mickey Spillane will not be surprised to hear that America has just broken its all-time criminal record. A bumper statistic issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation reports647 words
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Article, Illustration14 1953-04-26 14 This week's Miss Malaya is Miss Lee Lai Peng of Raub P;.hang.14 words
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494 1953-04-26 14 I AM DISPLEASED SAID YOUNG WINSTON "f HURCHILL", said the v* headmaster of Harrow, "I have very grave reason to be displeased with you." The boy retorted brightly: "And I, sir. have very grave reason to be displeased with you." Thls little story of Winston S. Churchill's turbulent schooldays is494 words
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Article97 1953-04-26 14 100 in cast; music, ballet PLANS for "Alice In Wonderland", the Island Players great theatre attraction for Coronation time, are well advanced. At a meeting with committee members of the Singapore Association For The Blind last week, producer Donald Davies outlined his ideas for the presentation. Mr.97 words
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Article299 1953-04-26 14 ON May 26 and 29 at 8 p.m., at the British Council Hall, Vrrner Bickley will produce for the Singapore Arts Theatre as an experiment a Morowspreche." This is a play reading with a difference. There will be action, costumes, some lißhtinß. and a 4 simple set.299 words
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Article, Illustration36 1953-04-26 14 The Churchill f amily Lady Randolph ChurchiH and her sons. John (left) and Winston. This picture, which was taken in 1881, is one of the illustrations in "Winston ChurchiM: The Era and The Man" reviewed below.36 words
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Advertisement227 1953-04-26 14 IT'S SPEEDY! IT'S ECONOMICAL! IT'S ROOMY! Nothing can touch the Austin Seven... for economy in P ric e and upkeep. It's speed, too, is sparkling! Truly Excellent a mighty liulc atom! Seals four on comfortable foam- rubber seats trimmed with leather-cloth. Ample luccace vent nor ion. room as wel And227 words
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Advertisement189 1953-04-26 14 CAUSEWAY LOCK MAY BE RE-OPENED The re-opening of »he Causeway Lock. destroyed whan Hie British Forces retreated from the mainland to Singapore in 1942, is under consideration. The State Covernment is in correspondence wirh the Federal authorities on the matter with a view to engaging consulting engineers to advise on189 words
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Article, Illustration1567 1953-04-26 15 He committed murder for 14s. r|X)DAY I want to tell you about one of the most callous killers I ever met face to face In an Assize Court. He committed murder for fourteen shillings, then broke into a nearby house where he had a1,567 words
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Advertisement463 1953-04-26 15 -I. CTDAIir AmW A al hju Hpn ill /5 »A "1 THE FINEST BICYCLE wJm Jlt^ BUILT T0 DAY **&A jOfl SOLD BV ALL LEADING DEALERS tmi hi»cuu$ cycli I j. V. MITCHELL CO., LTD., MOTO co LT0 vH J J H BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE IRMINGHAM. [NGIAND J IASMIM/1 PM±l%M;W¥JZ?m463 words
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Advertisement350 1953-04-26 16 How to cure eczema. I Th* ailmeni comnencef with red apota. which later develop into blisters, which bursi and secrete moisture. The sufferer is inclined to lacerate the akin through constant scratching thereby worsening the malady If not sufficient care is taken, the condition may become chronic See to it350 words
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Advertisement742 1953-04-26 16 TO-DAY \T ii VM. fV U.irnrr Rrn*. "CAPTAIN HOKMIO HORNBLOWKR In Teohnirolor Last 3 Show*: 3. fi.l.i A Ml p.m. 20th (rnturv rn\ Colorful and Sprrtarular "\^\\K of the HUMES" starrlnfr Jean Prtrrs Ixiuls Jourdan In Technicolor l 'MORROW rtNtrlhiilrd by Shaw Bro«. "ATOI.I. "K Today 11 a.m. (d feature)742 words
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Miscellaneous1578 1953-04-26 16 S€IECfEP PV <N6 O6!AN TO FIGHT POff LI^B IN TH£ t&EHA TVC APB-MAH lj\ J^r^ .^saaaaSVa^Bß^B^a^aV BAi?eiN6 NOC MfT TAKZAN'6 FeiENC'S, THE 6CEAT THRONG WAjTEf? 6?IMLY AS TWO f>NAgUH6 LIQN6 CHAB&CP TPWAgp Him. f-s*"*" >> j^/f/^^'^^^^^^-^^^^^J^^tk^^- WATCHEP WITH INTENSIVE, 6API6TIC PELIGHT. /^T"^^ I^— iS V FIEP THE C«?cW WITH HIS1,578 words
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Article1044 1953-04-26 17 ONE advantage of the cold war, now relaxing with "nods and becks and wreathed smiles" (John Milton, in case you didri't know) was that Russian diplomats maintained a dignified silence, unless they were Insulting somebody. They might have been as dumb as they look. On the other hand,1,044 words
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Article, Illustration22 1953-04-26 17 Irish actress Constance Smith strikes pretty pose with a fishnet at Ma!<bu Beach following completion of a 20th Century-Fox production.22 words
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Article139 1953-04-26 17 Bullet helps science ASTRAY bullet in a pine tree probably from the gun of a frustrated hunter has led Dr. Arthur B. Anderson (University of California* to the discovery of a new way of obtaining pitch-like extracts in larger amounts. He noted that several inches above and below the bullet139 words
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Article508 1953-04-26 17 'Ghost stars sought in sky rpHE theory that long-dead supernovae or exploded stars leave behind radio-ac-tive "ghosts" has been propounded by Dr. William H. Ramsey of the physics department of the University of Manchester. The remains of the stars are being sought in the most distant or extra-galactic regions of508 words
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Advertisement278 1953-04-26 17 $4,000 MUST BE WON IN THIS NEWif'^lf BEER CONTEST J*\> STEM GLASS PILSENER GLASS TUMBLER STEIN EARTHENWARE MUG SILVER TANKARD [6 [H [T GLASS MUG CRYSTAL TUMBLER PEWTER TANKARD BULES OF ENTRY mtunft «a akM Makiaa <U artu ~~r, w* ka »llit Itoat 4ik M, T I«J|. •Mk. Hm> ito278 words
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Advertisement284 1953-04-26 17 Artistically embossed A and printed in rmA <^/^«Blssl^^g^B^i^g^p^M^^^p^p^p^g|^p*) /^^SEND YOUR FRIENDS THIS SOUVENIR ENVELOPE Qantas offers the most interesting Coronation souvenir ever' This beautiful envelope, complete with specialissue Coronation Stamps and franking, will be airmailed to your friends or family overseas on June 2nd (Coronation Day) and thus become a284 words
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Miscellaneous143 1953-04-26 17 Popular Crossword ACROSS DOWN 1 bit iki I Min..i. .*»r«Lu> /it O rnan >« n t *nd instrument (5) 1. Best Minute porU*n (4). tf) Ra%bm 4 10. Instrument (9); It. Lubricate Bcslta (4) 5. Exploit <4) 6. Refuse IS)- 14 Bad to be on II Orled l: Seems (7);143 words
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Article, Illustration879 1953-04-26 18 MANNING BLACKWOOD - MANNING BLACKWOOD THE STBASGE MSIXESS ABOUT THE LOSDOX CAB HE FACES AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE IN SINGAPORE says "PULL many a time and oft I have heartily cursed a Singapore taxi driver for suddenly stopping when he saw a "fare's" waving hand. The taxi drivers are certainly879 words
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454 1953-04-26 18 CRUSADER - CRUSADER' By A PROGRESSIVE step in Selangor sport was taken last week. Representatives from various .schools met and formed the Selangor Schools Sports Council, the overall body for promoting and organising all combined schools' sports and eames in the State. This means that Selangor454 words
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664 1953-04-26 18 EDIN PETERS - THIS YEAR'S GRAND PRIX WILL MAKE' MALAYAN HISTORY EDIN PETERS By SINGAPORE Motor Club's fifth annual Johore Grand Prix to be held at Johore Bahru on Sunday, Aug. 2 will be a fitting programme to commemorate tho Coronation Year, for its card of seven events three for motor cycles and664 words
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Article94 1953-04-26 18 ACROSS: 1. Basted; 7. \.om; in. Telrsrope: 12. Grease; 14. I'pptrtJ 15. Lrcrrd; 16. Mirn: 17. F>l«; 19. Nasty; 20. Repair; 21. ItVft; 23. Osier: 25. Ration: 26. Strad; 28. Slot: 31. Aver: 33. Intake; 35. Hrvrre; 36. Reaper; 37. Essayists; SB. Mo»«- 39. St*ep» DOWN: 1.94 words
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Advertisement57 1953-04-26 18 1 PROVEN by thousands of motorists on the roads of Malaya t JlP^^H.^^l^^^ The Dunhp tyres you huy today f^ Mot°^ m carry on the sidewall a Gold Seal, I -j/$g IvjOY^ WL 1118 4^ llffli'rl ijlll MS ■ImHHi hV m^ I wor/efs fifttsrer 7t/re<^^ JV THE DUMLOP RUBBER COMPA57 words
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Article281 1953-04-26 19 Robinson was outstanding KLUANG, Saturday. "pHOUGH rain made good soccer difficult, a crowd of 4,000 saw Combined Services go down fighting to a determined Johore side to the tune* of four goals to nil in the Malaya Cup match here iod «y. i' Johore had more281 words
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Article, Illustration66 1953-04-26 19 I \(.I.\M) goalkeeper. Merrick (Birmingham T^ity) makes a great, but futile bid to stop the ball as it flies into the net to giTe Scotland their second and equalising goal in the last minute of the international soccer match at Wembley. The goal was scored by centre-forward L. lit illy66 words
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Article24 1953-04-26 19 H udder sfield win WEMBLEY. Sat.— Huddersfield beat St. Helens by 15 points to 10 in the Rugby League cup final here today. Reuter.Reuter - 24 words
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Article272 1953-04-26 19 LEAGUE DIV. I Burnley 2 Charlton Ath. 0 Cardiff 1 Alton Villa 2 Liverpool 2 Chelsea 0 Manchester C. 5 Blackpool Middlesbrough 5 Manchester V. 0 Newcastle I'. 2 Rollon Hand. 3 Preston N.E. 2 A.tenal n Sheffield Wrd. 4 Sunderland 0 Stoke City 1 DrrbyReuter - 272 words
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67 1953-04-26 19 JOHORE BAHRU, Sat. The I P.W.D. Sports Club are to have a building of their own, which is to cost $13,000. The money has already been contributed by PWD I staff In Johore. and building operations have already begun. The site, in Jalan67 words
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Article61 1953-04-26 19 [N a Dlv. 3B BAFA match at x Oeylanc yesterday. R.E. Works Services were beaten 6-1 by Indian Brotherhood Soccerltes. Scorers for Indians: Slvadas (2). Kaslpandlan, Munusamy (3). Ahmad scored for RKME. At CYMA ground. Jollllads beat Windsor Rovers 2-1 In another Dlv. 3B61 words
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Article237 1953-04-26 19 CT. JOSEPH INSTITUTION en--13 tered the final of the BATA Youth Tournament by scoring a great 2-1 victor}' over Bart ley School, favourites for honours this year, In a semi-final fixture at Jalai Besar stadium yesterday. Bartley School were In control of the game from237 words
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Article512 1953-04-26 19 r rili: Singapore Chinese R. Siew, made the first cc tournament with a chancel yesterday where Chinese n the Indian Association. Chinese, sent m to bat, did not begin too well, their third wicket falling at 36 but Eddie Fung and Dennis Lee later512 words
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Article121 1953-04-26 19 l/^OTA RAJA defeated Singapore Recreation Club 3-0 In a very tame SAPA first division game at Jalan Besar stadium yesterday. Kota Raja took the lead midway throuxh the first half through centre forward Khamid. who beat three defenders before hitting the ball past de Silva.121 words
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Article65 1953-04-26 19 Chinese Sports Association team to play against Outhrles SC in a friendly soccer match at Farrer Park, today will be chosen from: Chin Choong Chow. Chin Chee Llm, Loh Chee Kong. Chan Wai Siew. Kan Chee Nam Phang Shu Kong Ho Fook Kee. Lum Yut Hoong. 9oh65 words
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Article36 1953-04-26 19 Commander Morgan and Ltd Cdr Drewett won the doubles of the Royal Navy tennis championships which ended yesterday They beat U. Cdr. Andrews and Capt. Oourttce. of the Royal Marines, 3-0, 6-2, 6-4.36 words
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Article166 1953-04-26 19 KUALA LUMPUR. Sat. CEI.ANGOR opened their Malaya Cup campaign by narrowly defextlng Federation Combined Services 3-2 at Princes Road this evenIng. Olvlng a sounder disiplay In the second half. Selanyor Just about deserved their uin. Srlmiuor owed their victory to their defence, whose solid display gradually wore166 words
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Advertisement326 1953-04-26 19 fc r so much better Players N?3 1 rlhe Quality Cigarette y Singapore $2.10 per tin. i Federation $2.30 per tin. Arrive refreshed! I "THE PRESIDENT' to the U.S.A. You fly by giant, double-decked "Strato" Clipper* from Manila (connecting Clipper from Singapore). You enjoy superb service gourmet meal* with finest326 words
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Advertisement171 1953-04-26 19 THE LATEST DEBRIE 16mm Sound PROJECTOR ENGLISH MAKE just AmmvEß Here are a few special features. Simplest film threading in the world. All geared drive, no belts, or chains. Hanp-2 intensities 500w and 750w. 12" loud speaker 20w undistorted output. BACKED BY AN UNEQUALLED AFTER SALES SERVICE Free demonstration given171 words
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Article51 1953-04-26 20 TOTAL POOL: $243,850 FIRST: No. *****4 $65,839 SECOND: No. *****6 $32,919 THIRD: No. *****8 $16,459 STARTERS ($5,486 each Nos *****1, *****3, *****2. CONSOLATION PRIZES ($1,463 each) Nos. *****2, *****6, *****8. *****5, *****9. *****3, *****6, *****3, *****1, *****7 DOUBLE TOTE: Ist Double: Three tickets—sls4 each. 2nd Double: 18 tickets—s4o51 words
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Article73 1953-04-26 20 TangHn CKb beat Indian Association by four games to nil in a Kiir.y Cup tennis tournament tie on the Indian nssoclatlsn courts yesterday. Results (Tanglln Club players first) Singles: S. C. Beaty beat A. I Perelra 6-4, 6-1: J. Steel beat Dr. Kapur 6-0. 6-1.73 words
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Article73 1953-04-26 20 LONDON, Sat— Final acceptors for the fcur-year-old Free Handicap to be run over a mile and a half at Newmarket next Friday were published in London y .sterday. Acceptors with revised weights are: Bondage and Bold Buccaneer 9.00 each. Nick La Rocca 8.12: Speech-market. Wyandank and FairscotReuter - 73 words
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Article1529 1953-04-26 20 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP By Apprentices to the rescue gECAUSE of a "strike" of senior jockeys, a handful of apprentices completely dominated the first day's racing of the Selangor Turf Club April-May meeting at Kuala Lumpur yesterday and little Ali, smallest jockey ever to ride in Malaya, and1,529 words
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Article, Illustration34 1953-04-26 20 FATHER THAMES, keeps going to win the Gre-t Metropolitan Handicap at Epsom. Ridden by R. Fawdon. Father Thames won by a length and a half irom Vidi Vici, with Persata third Reuter picture. IReuter - 34 words
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Article186 1953-04-26 20 LOS ANGELES, Sat. TiHERE will be no separate village for Soviet athletes if they compete in the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne a member of the International Olympic Commttee said here yesterday. They will be housed together with a'hletes of other nations. Mr. Hugh Weir,Reuter - 186 words
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Article168 1953-04-26 20 BOSTON. Sat. JIMMY Carter retained the world lightweight championship here last night when he beat Tommy Collins by a technical knockout in the 4th round of their 15 round bout. Carter had knocked Collins down six times in the third round. In the 4th he sentReuter - 168 words
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Article117 1953-04-26 20 LONDON. Sat. CIX newcomers to English cricket 13 conditions will be among the Australians to play Worcestershire in a three-day game starting on Apr. 29. i This Is the Australians" first match of their 1953 tour. The "new boys" are Colin Macdcnald (Victoria), an opening117 words
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Article42 1953-04-26 20 Singapore Cricket Club beat RAF Changi by six wickets in a friendly cricket match on the padang yesterday. RAF scored 61 runs for nine wickets declared and S.C.C. replied with 64 runs for four. Darke hit 28 for S.C.C.42 words
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768 1953-04-26 20 Sunday Times Soccer Reporter AGAIN it was a thin week for senior league soccer at Jalan Besar Stadium. Only one league match was played —yesterday— and that had no bearing on the championship struggle. But at the stadium today there Is a match between the two768 words
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Advertisement433 1953-04-26 20 CHINESE SWIMMING CLUB NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual Oeneral Meeting of the members will be held at the Club premises. 21 Amber Road, on Sunday. 3rd May. 1953, at 11 a.m. punctually. AGENDA 1. To confirm the minutes of the Annm! General Meeting held on 4th May 1952.433 words
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Miscellaneous562 1953-04-26 2 jJLI B««W APTPP U'OOP" FN<5 IS GOINS TO <^ AEA?'N<S SOR.LLA COPY BOY I MuStlpO-? C-JNS IN "thA^S a«l' SAiC^XTW^O NOW- BE' HELD UP AT THREE PM. J MAS<S ARE SONNA f4U^ Vl^" SAY YOU HAVE A^ONKEV MASKS BBMMH^^^y ii ill I ill 111 I F" AND r^tOW--(AHCMJ I/^ fT562 words
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Miscellaneous181 1953-04-26 4 /THE STATION'S GRAVITY f DON'T LET GO, "^^^V^ t~ T THERE'S AN OPEN HATCH, WE'VE JUST ~X nP»N\V^ CT^^^ I CONTROLS ARE PUNCH/ HURRY, \&z£^f~<^ s*i^U£ MA'AM... THINK WE GOT T0... J r WE'RE SAFE "FOR THE T I'VE GOT TO MH/TvF GOT IT/ BE^^H i RECKON THIS >S THE181 words
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