The Straits Times, 2 May 1953
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Title Section9 1953-05-02 1 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MAT 2, 1953. 15 CENTS9 words
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Article, Illustration193 1953-05-02 1 EVEN LITTLE PRIN- i CESSES sometimes like to climb through the window. The idea came to Princess Anne in the crmiiMl"- of Balmoral CasHi-. Scotland, where the royal family were on holiday. And there to give a s < helping hand193 words
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Article44 1953-05-02 1 LONDON. Fri. A big red double-decker bus skidded in a drizzle today and ploughed into a shop front on a crowded West End Street. A man and a woman were killed. Thirteen other people were hurt —A. P.44 words
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Article36 1953-05-02 1 TOKYO. Fri. Police said today they believed a burglar had strangled to death the 28-year-old Japanese maid or United States Embassy Counsellor James B. Pilcher. found dead in the Counsellor's house thll morning. Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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510 1953-05-02 1 CRISIS SUNDAY IN LAOS LATEST: BANGKOK RADIO said column of Vietminh troops had bypassed Luang Prabang and was heading toward the northern Siamese border. Siamese troops were being rushed north. THE fate of the ancient mountain kingdom of Laos may be decided within510 words
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Article96 1953-05-02 1 2 soldiers sentenced to death V-HONG "KONG, Fri. A SUPREME COURT jury here today found two young British soldiers guilty of the murder of a Dretty young Chinese NAAFI canteen attendant. They were sentenced to death. The soldiers are Lance Corporal George Robert Douthwaite. 24. of Snainton Scarborough, and Trooper96 words
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Article29 1953-05-02 1 LONDON. Fri— A number of western European governments have agreed to impose similar restrictions to the British on the export of certain drugs to China— Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article21 1953-05-02 1 NEW DELHI, Fri.— Mr. Adlai Stevenson, left New Delhi by plane for Srinagar. capital of Kashmir, today.— A.P.AP - 21 words
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135 1953-05-02 1 THE Joint Council of Action, representing 22 Singapore Government unions, alleged last night that the police had intimidated three union leaders. Two leaders were said t* have been approached l«> (I.I), officers; m third was questioned ever the telephone. All three unions135 words
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Article31 1953-05-02 1 BERLIN. Frl.— East German Peoples police arrested three British soldiers at oistoi point in East Berlin last nght according to eyewitness reports reaching West Berlin police today.— Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article216 1953-05-02 1 B 'ENOS AIRES, Fri. A NOTHER bomb exploded in 1 Buenos Aires today half a mile away from the Congress building while President Juan Peron was making his "state of the nation" address. It was hidden in a heap of sand on the site ofAP - 216 words
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Article171 1953-05-02 1 From HALL ROMM.Y LONDON, Fri Rubber's dollar earnings this year may be less than $100,000,000, compared with 5400.000.000 in 1951 and $*****0,000 last year, said Sir Sydney Palmer, chairman of the Rubber Growers' Association, at its annual meeiinj in London. Sir Sydney dealt at171 words
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Article, Illustration333 1953-05-02 1 THE HEAD KUALA LUMPUR. Frl.— "Shorty" Knk. 5 ft. 2 in. tall member of the central committee of the Malayan Communist Party, has been killed. He is the second of the M.C.P.'s top m^n to be killed since f he Emergency began. He had a $200,000333 words
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Article27 1953-05-02 1 LAS VEGAS, Frl Intense radiation lingering from last Saturday's atomic test at Yucca flat has caused postponement of the next experiment there next Saturday.27 words
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Article32 1953-05-02 1 WASHINGTON, Frl. Mr Harold Stassen, the United States Mutual Security Director, said today the United States would not use coercion to make friendly Governments halt tradf with Chinese Communist*.— Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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249 1953-05-02 1 THE RULERS WILL INVITE THE QUEEN AND DUKE KI'ALA Ll'MPl'R. Friday. IN their Loyal Address on the occasion of the Queen's Coronation, the Rulers of the nine Malay States will invite her and the Duke of Edinburgh to visit Malaya "at a season most convenient" to her. They hopt the249 words
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Article26 1953-05-02 1 LONDON. FTi.— Mr. Anthony Eden now recovering from two operations, "had a fair night and has gained some strength" a bulletin said today.—Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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Article75 1953-05-02 1 LONDON, Fri. The London Times mhkj drnoum-fd Gen. Mark Clark's offer of I'SSIOO.OtiO (.HS300.000) to the first Communist pilot to fly a MIO plane in Korea into I'nited Nations hand.s as "re. pugnant, stupid and illtimed." And. in a rare attack, it criticised Sir Winston75 words
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Article26 1953-05-02 1 TAIPEH. Kri. Russia handed over a flotilla of 15 submarines to Communist China before the end ot March, the China Union Press reports.26 words
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Advertisement83 1953-05-02 1 EllltlLfP^" iceIream 1 ■Mi COU) 6TOOAGI f iS* t^-^\ SEACON LTD. Civil Engineers Contractors. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUILD Land Prices and Building costs are lower. BUILDING IN BOOM TIME COSTS MORE A few Building Loans still available for SEACONOMIC Housing. Building plots now ready with roads, lighting, water,83 words
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Advertisement94 1953-05-02 1 HOHONoOII MILLS LTD. »S,CMUIUST S'POtt Ttt i*'»Sjiy vou'u catch it <{£fp V »AR»A«A. WHEN yOUII jZ/^s. mumm* comis <y i *^7?c£;<£xlu 'W COUNTLESS thousonds o* moihers hove solved »he problem o| restoring the lock ot essenliol <ood elements in the or dinory dietary by giving their children 'Ovoltme every doy.94 words
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194 1953-05-02 2 BRITAIN MAY MAKE GESTURE TO RUSSIANS Churchill marking time? LONDON, Friday. 'J'HE Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill, is believed to be considering some "gesture" to improve conditions for high-level talks with the Russians later this year. Reliable observers believe that Sir Winstor in postponing his foreign affairs debate from nextUP - 194 words
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Article65 1953-05-02 2 WASHINGTON. Fri— Rep. Wayne Hays, Ohio Democrat, yesterday Introduced a bill which makes sure that Japanese pottery manufacturers clearly marie the origin of' their product. Mr. Hays said the Japanese have been putting labels on pottery they ship to the United States and that the stickers65 words
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139 1953-05-02 2 TOKYO. Fri. South Korea's 33-year-old Army Chief of Staff. General Paik Sun Yup. will fly to the United States early this month to inspect military centres and attend a brief Instruction course at General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth. Gen. Paik who leapt fromReuter - 139 words
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Article36 1953-05-02 2 HELSINKI. Fri— Urho Trina, Finnish seaman sentenced by a Russian court to fotr years' Imprisonment for tearing up a picture of Stalin, has just arrived here after being released in the genera: ammesty— Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article124 1953-05-02 2 BERLIN. Frl. ijiIVE Germans, arrested here this week on charges of spying for Russia, planned to get information about Allied troops and West Germany's defence plans, police here said. They are said to have confessed to gathering military and economic information for Russia andReuter - 124 words
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Advertisement246 1953-05-02 2 NOTICE FAIt EAST MOTORS Telephone Number is now 221 2 (3 Line-) Don't let that COLD take hold! Just a few drops of Vapes on your handkerchief, and on your pillow •t night, will clear the head instantly. Vtpex relieves your cold from the first deep breath you take. Vapex246 words
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Advertisement444 1953-05-02 2 PUBLIC APPOINTMENT VACANCIES for Federal Cltlaens |as 1 Malay. 11 Chinese and 5 Indian speaking Labour Officers and 6 Junior Customs Officers. Salary: $204 x 12 240 /Exam. '2s2 x 12 *****6 x 12 420 Exam 438 X 18 600. In addition, usual Govern- ment allowances payable. Qualification* Minimum age444 words
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Advertisement886 1953-05-02 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE CITY COUNCIL SPE( I M. NOTICF. ELBCTBICITT DEPARTMENT Work In connection with electrical extension* tn th* Buklt Tlmah Are* of Singapore will necessitate tha cessation -of supply between the hours of 12 mld-nlght Saturday. i 2nd May, 1953. and approximately 600 a.m. Sunday. 3rd May, 1953. The Substations886 words
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Advertisement821 1953-05-02 2 NOTICES NOTICE Notice Is hereby given that Mr. R. M. McNaugh'. is no longer employed by us and Is not therefor* authorised to conduct any business on our behalf. TRANSPORT STORAOE LTDTENDER NOTICE SEALED tenders will be received at the Office of the Hon'ble Colonial Secretary up to noon llth821 words
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Advertisement234 1953-05-02 2 All Malayan Premiere Today: 3.15-6.30-9.15 p.m. The Prettiest Indian Star SUMITRA in her biggest role in M .11 T (in Hindustaai) together with Paro. lllh. 4 Rajan Haksar Distr: S. E. Asia Film Co. 11 a.m. Tomorrow (MGM) -ANNIE GET YOUR GUN 3 B>h«ws: 3. 6.15 Si 9.15 pm Shaw234 words
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Advertisement396 1953-05-02 2 The WHOLE FAMILY t ENJOYS 9 Reol chfeken broth Nourishing hoodies Everyone loves Batchelors Chicken Noodle Soup— real jw chicken broth, brimful of tender, nourishing egg /^^pa^B^sV noodles and garnished with ~J parsley. And to easy to a* ing wtter and simmer for l^^ /Hk CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP s Only396 words
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Article404 1953-05-02 3 'We welcome any move for peace' says Bulganin LONDON, Friday. MARSHAL Bulganin, Soviet Defence Minister, in a May Day speech in the Red Square, Moscow, today said that with goodwill and a sensible approach all international disputes could be settled by peaceful means. Said Marshal Bulganin:404 words
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225 1953-05-02 3 LONDON, Fri. Mr. Fenner Brockway, Labour member oi j Parliament, said in the House of Commons today that un< leas humin equality was re- cognised in thr British colpmi-, and in Asia and Africa "we may bejrin to move to- 1 wardsReuter - 225 words
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Article82 1953-05-02 3 SYDNEY, Fri— Ringing a bell on a Sunday to attract children to his icecream cart brought Robert Harris a fine of one shilling. The charge read: "While not being a guard or postman in Her Majesty's Post Office In the performance of his duty, didUP - 82 words
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Article38 1953-05-02 3 BUENOS AIRES, Fri.— Senor Domingo Mercantes, former Governor of Buenos Aires province and one of President Juan Peron's closest friends and collaborators, was expelled today from the Peronlsta Party accused of destruction and disloyalty. ReuterReuter - 38 words
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Article36 1953-05-02 3 LONDON, Fri. General Hans Speidel, chief of staff to Field Marshal Rommel during the war, flew into London last night from Paris to visit arms factories and the Famborough Royal Air Force establishment. ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Article86 1953-05-02 3 BERLIN, Prl. A BOUT 35,000 East Germans sought asylum In West Berlin In April— l3,ooo fewer than the record figures of 48.000 in March. The Allied refugee airlift flew 42,500 people to West Germany from West Berlin during the month. The number of refugees isReuter - 86 words
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Article, Illustration72 1953-05-02 3 THE QUEEN has a word with Brian Sanderson, of Leeds, who is in a wheelchair, when she carried out her first public engagement following a period of court mourning. At Windsor Castle Her Majesty too* the salute at the march-past of nearly 1,000 Queen's ScoutsUP - 72 words
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Article107 1953-05-02 3 Britain leads the world B_,_ LONDON. Friday. RITAIN is to build a new experimental atomic power station— the first ever built It will be across the river Calder from the Ministry of Supply's atomic energy establishment at Sellafield, Cumberland, in the north of England. WorkReuter - 107 words
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Article135 1953-05-02 3 'IKE' GETS RID OF BOARDS WASHINGTON. Frl. PRESIDENT Elsenhower yesterday sent to Congress a Defence Department reorganisation plan which would increase the authority of the civilian heads of the armed forces and limit somewhat the oower of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. "I believe our defence establishment is in needReuter - 135 words
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Article19 1953-05-02 3 LONDON. Fri— Britain last night announced the lifting of all controls on rice from July 31— A.P.AP - 19 words
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189 1953-05-02 3 LONDON, Friday. POLITICAL leaders of Britain's sutrar. rum and spice islands in the West Indies have put theii signatures to a plan for a new and eventually self-govern-ing dominion within the Commonwealth. called "the British Caribbean Federation." The constitution they approved with theReuter - 189 words
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Article, Illustration34 1953-05-02 3 MISS KAHUNA SUVARNABHAK, a contestant for the title of Miss Thailand, 1953, poses for her photo at Bangsaen, a seaside resort. Hot weather in Bangkok tends thousands to the seashore. —IP photo.34 words
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Article30 1953-05-02 3 CORDOBA, (Argentina), Frl. —The Cordoba Provincial Government yesterday arrested a Roman Catholi" priest on a charge he had circulated false rumours apalnst President Peron's regime.— A.P. A P.AP - 30 words
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Article32 1953-05-02 3 NEW YORK, Frl.-Egyptla n dancer Samia Gamal left for Cairo yesterday for the first visit to her family since she married Texas oil heir Sheppard King 17 months ago.32 words
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Article208 1953-05-02 3 LONDON. FYi. f 'LOSING prices of selected stocks were:— IMB Consols 601 1-uodinii 4% W» War Sl% 801 f BANKS Mercantile (£3»i Hongkong (IliSi «1 tintru i£t Chartered (£1) ci bontu 40/- '8 UMUBANCB Com. On. iuta.l 101 Royal 11* Prudentlaj Ml im Can Pacific UM 48 t208 words
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Article20 1953-05-02 3 LONDON, May 1. Cash Buyer* £700. Sellers £705; Forward Bayers £695; Sellers £700. Turnover a.m. 100; p.m. 5.20 words
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Article35 1953-05-02 3 LONDON. May I.— Spots 11 Hd., June 21 4 d.. July-Sept 21 id.. Or; Dec. 21d., Jan-Mar 20 a <d. May cif 21 '»d.. June c if. 21Hd. Juiy cJ.f. 21d. Tone: Inactive.35 words
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Article72 1953-05-02 3 PARIS, Fri.— Merchant Navy officers and wireless operators from Rouen and Marseilles today came out In support of Le Havre Merchant Navy personnel on strike for extra holidays and a 40-hour working week. Rouen personnel go on strike from today. Marseilles officers stated they would strike asReuter - 72 words
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Article21 1953-05-02 3 LONDON, Fri— Almost 7.C00 invitations to the Coronation in Westminster Abbey have been sent out.— UP.UP - 21 words
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Advertisement54 1953-05-02 3 EMBROIDERY .tWJfij^tL AND CROCHET Ml jtt CB'ALACROIX' yr K>« EMitOJDEIV Of Alt X DESCRIPTIONS •ISIUANIG D'AIOER- jf' |MjMml 1\ I CARTIER. BRESSON .Paris* Solt Importers: lACOBSON VAN DEN BERC (SINCAPORE) LTD. P.O. BOX 1152. SINCAPORE. TEL: 5941. PENANC P.O. BOX 530 K. LUMPUR. P.O. BOX 1062. T\&Ui howi tnoloAtd/ ON54 words
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Advertisement158 1953-05-02 3 v Send a large CANNED MEAT FOOD PARCEL as a 'Coronation present include Q. M. E. OX TONGUES <» j£H 2lb tins! SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. %Parker FACTORY SOLE AGENT AND REPAIR SERVICE STATION Von for ARCADE BLOG. RAFFLES PL. SINGAPORE PrlCkly Heat. Bathe the affected parts with Purol158 words
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Article230 1953-05-02 4 MOVE TO SPEED UP COURT HEARINGS AN urgent Supreme Court appeal was sent to the Colonial, Secretary yesterday, asking him to appoint three more magistrates to help deal with the congestion in Singapore's law courts. The appeal came from Mr. Tan Thoon Lip, Registrar of the Supreme Court, who has230 words
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Article50 1953-05-02 4 Yeo Ah Ngo was sentenced In the Singapore First Criminal District Court yesterday to 13 months' imprisonment, to be followed by two years of police supervision, for theft of five teak planks valued at $20. Yeo. who pleaded guilty, admitted four previous cbnvic- tions j50 words
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88 1953-05-02 4 THEY ASKEW HOW DOES THE TIME GO?' 'fMJE University of Mal--1 ay-."/ new Social Studies DPf-rtment has just completed survey of how Singapore Improvement Trust tenants sprnd their leisure hours. The information is being sorted before delivery to the diagnostic survey team which wanted to find out the needs of88 words
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Article55 1953-05-02 4 A lecture on "Some Applications of Photography to Aeronautics" will be given by Squadron Leader A- D- Miller at the meeting of the Singapore branch of the Royal Aeronautical Society on Tuesday at the Shell Theatrette. Collyer Quay. All interested in aviation are invited. Membership55 words
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Article53 1953-05-02 4 KUALA LI'MPIR, Fri. The new Government Employment Exchange here found jobs for 100 people last month. Another 100 interviewed by prospective em- j plovers were awaiting results. Mr. T. F. Godfrey, adviser to the exchange, said today. He said that 1.300 people registered with the exchange53 words
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354 1953-05-02 4 THOUSANDS ARE ILLEGAL TENANTS RACKETEERS exploiting Singapore's housing shortage are reaping quick profits and leaving their pre>» without a legal leg to stand on in homes threatened by demolition orders. Thousands are living in dwellings not approved by the City Council. Tens of354 words
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Article, Illustration46 1953-05-02 4 JILL WINS TITLE and $1,000 Miss JILL WILKINSON (right), 18-year-old beauty culturlst, who won the Miss Max Factor, Penang, competition on Wednesday night. On her right is Mrs. Margaret Reulens who was placed second of 12 finalists. Miss Wilkhison received a $1,000 cheque. Straits Times picture.46 words
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151 1953-05-02 4 Cheating case defence MALACCA. Friday. A POLICE officer, charged with cheating, said in the Sessions Court today, that he became very unpopular because he had taken action against illegal taxis and gambling which provided extra income for certain policemen. He was ASP. Zamanl bin151 words
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145 1953-05-02 4 Now they can feel like real citizens The Citj President, Mr. T P. P. MeNetce visited a squatter re-settlement area in Upper Aljunied Road yestercay and said: "These people can now feel they are citizens of this Colony." The re-settled squatters were moved from Singapore improvement Trust land in farrer145 words
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Article45 1953-05-02 4 Boys' Brigade Week will oe held from May 3to 10. to raise funds to send 25 members to an international Boys' Brigade Camp in England next year. To finance their passages $20,000 is needed, of which $5,300 has already been donated.45 words
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221 1953-05-02 4 AT a May Day meeting yesterday, more than f.BOO members of the Singapore Trade Union Congress pledged their support to the Government to help end the Emergency and to keep peace and ordet in the Colony. They also resolved to221 words
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Article21 1953-05-02 4 Thp oostponed annual meeting of the Stamford Club. Singapore, will be hetd todaj at Raffles Institution at 3.30 p.m.21 words
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Article101 1953-05-02 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. May Day celebrations in Kuala Lumpur were so "luke warm" that they drew angry criticisms at the end of a maw rally this evening. Fewer than 20 people attended two rallies held by the Malayan Trade Union Council and the101 words
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Article60 1953-05-02 4 Syed Ibrahim bin Omar Alsegoff, the Consul for Iraa in Singapore, will give a reception today at his Chancery Lane riome to celebrate the accession to »he throne and the birthday of King Fei--331 XI. A consignment of fresh manna, dates and other Iraqi60 words
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Article50 1953-05-02 4 JOHORE BAHRU, Fri— The Federation Secretary for Chinese Affairs has turned down the Johore Government's pro;x>sai to create a post of Asilstant Secretary, Chine.se Affairs, in Batu Pah*t. because ihrrp is no possibility of prodding an olncer, even if the post were to be created."50 words
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Advertisement395 1953-05-02 4 rI jn j i I v m m? M C 16r^ I• m^r m^r m^^^^V m^mW mmmt mmf m If j I I THE ALL NEW r^^/ f J i L—^^\ vl^M?" AIR CONDITIONER y /^HZl^^^^^^^\ \%.V^\l KITTEN QUIET OPERATION Tests prove the G-E Boom V >^ S Tmmmmmmmmm*mm\. \^mm^-J&-\395 words
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Miscellaneous261 1953-05-02 4 lift m I H Til it ILI I j i ijII I l SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR MALACCA 7.15 am. Morning Star; 7.30 1 p m.-2 As Spore; 2-5 Races; 1 p.m. Dance Music; 1.30 News; Nre 7 s orrh Thank, for 615 Under 21 Club: 7 News; 710 2-5 Racing;261 words
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206 1953-05-02 5 TWO SURGICAL theatres and a 200-bed children's unit, costing nearly 91 million, will be built at the General Hospital this year. Dr..R. aider wood. Chief Medical Officer, told the Straits Times that these project* would be undertaken under the206 words
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308 1953-05-02 5 Rubber exports made US$l,6OO mil.] in seven years SIR SYDNEY TELLS GROWERS 9 MEETING— From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Friday. SIR Sydney Palmer today told the Rubber Growers' Association that during the seven years after the war, natural rubber exports to America earned for the serlinjf area U.S. $1,350 million.308 words
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Article23 1953-05-02 5 JOHORE BAHRU Fri.— lnch* Mahmood bin Hussain the Johore Establishment Officer. will be KOinj? to England on .leave on May 5.23 words
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154 1953-05-02 5 RESPECT THE MAN ON THE BEAT, PUBLIC TOLD PENANG. Fri. Penan* 1 De- put v Chief Pokce Officer. Mr. F. A. Fielding, said today that, while police were pubHc servants, they should not be considered in any way servile. "If you expect them to serve you properly, you the public154 words
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120 1953-05-02 5 Naga master to keep his certificate A COURT of inquiry announced yesterday that the .certificate of Hasan bin Majid, master of the sunken tug Naga, would neither be cancelled nor suspended. The inquiry into the sinking cf Shell Company tug, while it was about to take in tow the Santos120 words
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Article61 1953-05-02 5 JOHORE BAHRU Fri.— Children who show exceptional interest i n the work of the Society for tl»e Prevention ot Cruelty to Animals, by reporting cases of cruelty or rescuing sick and unwanted animals, are being rewarded. The Johore Bahru branch wIV give them distinctive boards to61 words
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111 1953-05-02 5 Air travel comes to Borneo OORNEO'S rail and pony system of transport will "soon become airborne. I Towns at present four days' i journey apart will be brought within 25 minutes of each other. The two Dragon Raplde air- craft brought from Britain by111 words
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Article34 1953-05-02 5 RAUB. Fri.— Yap Poh Toh. 31, an assistant resettlement officer, was acquitted yesterday in the Sessions Court on a charge of obtaining $400 from a contractor, Wi Thong, without cons -"eration.34 words
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Article44 1953-05-02 5 Mr. Giam Chon K Hlng. the Singapore Coroner, yesterday recorded a verdict of justifiable homicide on a gunman. Tan Ho Chuan. who was shot by j police in Frankel Lane on Feb. 12. The coroner complimented the police for their action.44 words
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Article52 1953-05-02 5 KOTA BAHRU, Fri— Tengku Mahkota will be Regent In the absence of his father, the Sultan of Kelantan, who Is leaving on Tuesday to attend the Coronation. Tengku Mahkota (Tengku Yahya Petra) will be installed Regent at the Balal Besar here i on Sunday at52 words
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243 1953-05-02 5 POl ND guilty in the Singapore Fifth Police Court 1 on a reduced charge of assisting in concealing stolen property ($9,000 worth of nylon silks) 24-year-old Sim Chek Meng, a clerk employed by Sime, Darby and Company243 words
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108 1953-05-02 5 A RESOLUTION, pledging full support for any move towards the creation of a united Malayan nation, has been passed by the Singapore Regional Indian Congress. The Congress deplored the attitude of certain organisations who, the resolution claimed, were not cooperating with the National Conference.108 words
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Article127 1953-05-02 5 MOVE FOR LOCAL MEN IN THE JOBS KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. STRONG support is ejr> pected for a move to be made in the Federal Legislative Council next week to replace expatriate officers in Government service with local men wherever possible. Mr. M. P. Rajagopal willmove a resolution calling jiw the127 words
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Article63 1953-05-02 5 WOMEN CLAIM TRIAL IN LIQUOR CASE KUALA LUMPUR. Fri.— Two Chinese women involved in a case of illicit distilling were allowed ball of $10,000 each by the Kuala Lumpur First Magistrate yesterday. The women, Au Yong Ah Fong and Phong Thye, claimed trial to charges of possessing a still, 1.22763 words
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Article35 1953-05-02 5 Swami Vamadevananda. president of the Ramakrishna Mission, Singapore, will conduct a prayer meeting and lecture on the "Necessity of Philosophy and Religion/ at the Mission premises in Norris Road, tomorrow at 6.30 p.m.35 words
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Article26 1953-05-02 5 JOHORE BAHRU. Fri.— The Customs offices .n Johore wiH be closed on May 15 for AwaC Puasa. the beginning of the Muslim fasting month.26 words
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Article, Illustration47 1953-05-02 5 SOME of the 1,800 members or Trade I'nion Congress who attended resterday's May Day meeting at the BadrMiton Hall. At least 20 trade unions were represented. Some of the women members were camera-shy and hid their faces behind programmes of the meeting.47 words
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Advertisement304 1953-05-02 5 r»,l nH |f, |.45, 4, 6.30, 9.30 A "SHOCKER "^j-j WarnerColor w VINCENT PRICE FRANK LOVEJOY PHYLUST(IRK N.B Mif Polaroid APMtM&M whwti muM De worn lv «er the film will br rented at ::n cents plus a deposit of 50 rents which will be refunded on return of spectacle* after304 words
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Advertisement363 1953-05-02 5 TODAY eHONf "CJTY^n n«.m.. hs, REVEALED FOR THE FIRST TIME! "OPERATION SILVERPLATE T?l Above and i^nM Beyond H%jr JOTJRT TAYLOR ELEANOR PARKERJ sag: TONIGHT MIDNIGHT! g^-g COMING l;l WITIIMU H\ HUTTON CUADTI VI J^^fi^Wr^^c' Ralph ittV/KILT. ifc^^VkluiirtJ) MEEKER Picture x^^^ TILMALAYA'-.^-OH SALE TODAY! YsttWtt&A il AM, 1.30.4, 6.45, 9.30 PM^»^«---^363 words
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Obituary40 1953-05-02 6 MR. YAP KIM SENO. t*r 73, ol Heap Hual k <"o 19 20. Rorhor* Cannl Rond. paswd away peacefully on 28th April. Funernl *1U bo Wvlng on 3rri May, at 2 p.m. •hnrp from abovp address to Bldndarl Ometery40 words
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Article28 1953-05-02 6 THE beloved wife and sinter of the late Lennte Henry Rodriguez thank relative* and friends for their floral wreaths, messages of condolence and attendance Rt the funrr;'!.28 words
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Article99 1953-05-02 6 A NEW selection of frocks m larger sliev Duncan's. 11. D'Almelda Street (oft Raffles Plac«M. JUST unpacked American Cock tail and Evening Dresses. Slzrs 8 to 16 prices from $40 to $70. Harrows Ltd.. 7. Orchard Road. I.OUIS KENTNER Beethovrn Sonata R-vltals 8 30 p m. .'Hi fiuiida--, May99 words
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Article735 1953-05-02 6 Rubber's steady recovery in the past two weeks bears out the belief that the recent fall in the price was overdone. While still four cents below the February average, the price in back approximately to the March level. There has been an adjustment which appears to promise n.ther735 words
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Article278 1953-05-02 6 Lord Ogmore, writing in the Eastern World, offers a suggestion of interest to Malaya particularly now that much thought is being given to the political and constitutional future. While all deuendent territories are moving towards self-government, no distinction has ever been made between them In any policy statement.278 words
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Article232 1953-05-02 6 The undiplomatic ways of the United Nations delegates at Panmunjon have been com- mented on before, but Lieut- General Harrison, the American truce chief negotiator, plumbed new depths with his j blunt refusal of Commiyiist offer to let an Asian neutral country take charge of prisoners unwilling232 words
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Article, Illustration1038 1953-05-02 6 CNYICUS - CNYICUS B^^F T'HE mission from Detroit. American businessmen who visited Singapore in the course of a flying tour of Asia, left the Colony vastly impressed bv all they had seen, from tap water to docks. The tao water impressed them both in bulk— they drove ou:Yona Pena Seonp GARDEN PEACE Kuala Lumpur - 1,038 words
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Article193 1953-05-02 6 From the Straits Times of May 2, 1903. rpHERE ls now no shadow of J doubt that electric tramways will be introduced into Singapore. The overhead system is considered to have proven the best after extensive trials The lines will be laid [on the three feet six193 words
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Article902 1953-05-02 6 A SEA trip to some of the islands lying off the ettst coaxt of Malaya by small boat ran be one of the most delightful and instructive ventures offered by this region. A sea-going boat, cameras, butterfly nets, fishing gear and stores are required, as well as <?ood charts or902 words
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Advertisement729 1953-05-02 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. SITUATIONS VACANT DENTAL Surgeon Singapore Requires British AsM.stant. Apply Box No. A7559, ST. WANTED: Qualified lady sewing instructoreai. Apply stating details of qualification to 3ox No. A754V 6.T. AERATED Water delivery cleric wanted with cash guarantee of $400/- salary $110/-. Box No. A7550. S.T. STENOGHAPHERS and Clerlw for729 words
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Advertisement34 1953-05-02 6 Rcivare nf Imitations GERMAN P C N S I t Baal s» Transparent Great Capacity Ink Filling Retcrvoir-Barret. Best German Indium Point 14K Cold Nib. 50 cent* extra for pottage EVEPBRIGHT OPTICAL CO., I34 words
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Advertisement50 1953-05-02 6 f PtPPPift H h^S? fTffl Mo^^^lf a^H the name speaks for itself it's a Sissons product made in England TTT» Commencing from 25th April to 6th May f 953 DRASTIC 111 IM < I lON ON ALL O V* s WEI YIN CHEN TAILOR (FROM SHANGHAI) 190, ORCHARD ROAD, |J50 words
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257 1953-05-02 7 The score for April: 99 terrorists wiped out TWO MORE RED BOSSES KILLED KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. two terrorist leaders have been killed by security forces, making a total of 99 bandits eliminated in April. Of th«- total, 65 were killed, five were captured and 29 surrendered. Civilian casualties were heavier257 words
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Article160 1953-05-02 7 They waited and got cheap fish EIGHT Singapore housewives who waited for two hours at the Orchard Road market to buy cheap fish yesterday did not wait in vain Mrs. Robert Eu. chairman of the Consumers' Association. got them 200 katis of lt. Earlier In the morning. housewives who had160 words
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Article36 1953-05-02 7 TELUK ANSON. Fri— Mr M Vrluppillai. chief clerk of the District Office at ISabak Bernam. has retired after 33 years' service with the Government. He will leave .soon to Join his family in Ceylon.36 words
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Article35 1953-05-02 7 Tan Hong Chuan. who abused a constable on duty in Bernam Street. Singapore, on Apr. 1. was fined $15. or three days' {Ml, In the Second Police Court yesterday. Tan pleaded Guilty.35 words
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Article67 1953-05-02 7 IPOH, Fri.— A 14-year-oki Indian schoolgirl, who disappeared from her parent's home on Meranti Lapan estate. Lahat, over a month ago. returned home yesterday Pbo snicl that st-f h"d staying with friends in Kedah She is Komalam, daughter of Kuthan Nair, a tindal on the estate. The67 words
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181 1953-05-02 7 WE PREFER COMFORT IN SHOES, HE SAYS VfALAYANS don't go ifl for pretty shoes that pinch. It's comfort that counts. So says Mr. Thomas Bata. of the Bata Shoe Company, who sells 2 000.000 pairs of footwear in Malaya every year. And Mr. Bata is backed ud by his technical181 words
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Article116 1953-05-02 7 Twenty win midwives 9 certificate ELEVEN STAFF nurses have passed the examination of the Central Midwives' Board for 'A" certificates, it was announced yesterday Nine candidates also passed the "B" certificate examination. "A" certificate passes were 1 Staff Nurses Yu Ai Nyuk. Lim Cheng Kioh. Khoo Bok Kirn Chung Peck116 words
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Article51 1953-05-02 7 IPOH, Fri— A dance will be held at the Celestial Cabaret on May 6 in aid of the headquarters building fund of the Perak St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade. Tickets are $2 each and hostesses will be provided for those who have no51 words
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Article51 1953-05-02 7 KUANTAN. Fri.-The flist election in East Pahang took place at Gambang this week when 677 out of 832 registered voters turned out at the polls They elected eight members two from each of the four wards, to the new local council which replaced the old village51 words
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Article, Illustration39 1953-05-02 7 THE FIRST CORONATION SERVICE plane of QanUsBO\c. with a crest painted on is fuselage, arrived in Singapore from Australia yesterday on its way to Britain In the picture above, Hostess Mrs. John Haynes" admire, the decoration.— Straits Times picture.39 words
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186 1953-05-02 7 'LET 13 JOCKEYS RIDE TOD AT CALL REJECTED IN AN EFFORT to end the disagreement between the jockeys and the Selangor Turf Club, the Malayan Racehorse Owners' Association wired the Selangor Turf Club on Thursday, suggesting that the 13 suspended Jockeys be allowed to ride today. The Selangor Turf Club186 words
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138 1953-05-02 7 S.H.B. force parades for inspection MAJOR GENERAL A. O. OCarroH Scott, G.O.C. Singapore Base District, yesterday Inspected 80 Singapore Harbour Board Reserves and 30 recruits. Formed nine months ago under Major A. Rhind. Person--1 nel and Welfare Officer of the 5.H.8., the men made a smart turn-out as they were138 words
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64 1953-05-02 7 The first fou i- sergeants of the Singapore Harbour Board Police, who oegan as PCs when the new force was started two years ago, will begin a three month Inspectors' course at the Police Training School at Thomson Road today. The four sergeants. Peter Wong,64 words
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Article16 1953-05-02 7 RAUB. Fri. The Raub Coronation Committee Is organising a $15,000 lottery to ;aise funds16 words
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Article86 1953-05-02 7 yHE Singapore Teachers' Union have decided not Ato accept the Government's unified edurction scheme unless married women are include* in it. The union, said Mrs. Scow Peck Leng. chairman of a married women t »achers' subcommittee, had always aimed at parity for all women86 words
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Article52 1953-05-02 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri— The V.M.C.A Is holding a dance at the Chinese Assembly Hall tovnorrow night In aid of Its Coronation fund. Radio Malaya will broadcast the show from 10.30 to 1130 p.m. and a feature will be the item "Buy a Time" by52 words
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Article156 1953-05-02 7 Insult to his wife caused row COURT TOLD WHEN Mukarom bin Hamza, a sub-contractor, pleaded guilty in a Singapore court yesterday to causing hurt to Morni bin Mohamed, he said, "There was a reason for the attack. I am not a madman to go about striking people." Mukarom said that156 words
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83 1953-05-02 7 ONCE BLIND, HE'S NOW HIS FRIENDS' FYES Amang bin Talib. a pupil of the Princess Elizabeth School for the Blind In Johore Bahru. recently regained his sight after an operation. Now two of his classmates will benefit by his vision when the school closes on May 5 for the holiday.83 words
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Article50 1953-05-02 7 The Bach cantata "Hotd in Affection Jesus Christ," will be played at .the St. Hilda's Church. Katong. Singapore. j tomorrow at 6 p.m. The church choir will be augmented by the choir of the Singapore Ensemble. Soloists will be Margaret Atherton. Jeffrey and Paul' Abisheganaden.50 words
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428 1953-05-02 7 T<HE QUEEN has approved 'lie fol- i lowing awards for operational service* in Malaya: C.B.E.:— Brig. C. W. Oreenway, OHQ PARELF; Brig. D. M. Bhean HQ 1 MIB; Col. W D Hughes GHQ PARBLP; Brig. K.C.O. Bju>tyan, OBE. Director of Ops. Staff D.S.O.:—428 words
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Article, Illustration49 1953-05-02 7 MEN OF THE Ist Battalion the Cameron Highlanders embark on the troopship Empire Hailadav yesterday. The Cameronians who killed or captured 124 bandits second only to the Suffolk Regiment were played axoay from Singapore by the pipes and drums of thp Gordon Highlanders.— Straits Times picture.49 words
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Article66 1953-05-02 7 EXAMINERS COMING for FINALS QEVEN overseas external ex- amlners will visit the University of Malaya for the final term examinations, which begin in three weeks time. Seven others will have examination papers flown to them to correct, as external examiners are obliged to visit the University only once during their66 words
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Article120 1953-05-02 7 The Reds look beyond Laos THE invasion of Laos Aby the Vietminh rebels was part of a broad Communist plan to establish an area of Communist control in northern So»;t.h-East Asia, informed observers said in Sinßa^ore last night. It was obviou.s that Comviiunist eyes w^re lookint? beyond Laos to Siam,120 words
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Article53 1953-05-02 7 KOTA BHARU. Fri—Kelantan will set $80,000 from the Federal Government this year for adult education— the biggest allocation for any State or Settlement. This was announced yesterday by Tengku Seri Maharaja, State Secretary, who presided over the Kelantan Adult Education Association's annual general meeting held53 words
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Article110 1953-05-02 7 By Our Market Correspondent FIVE JAPANESE aluminium refining experts will arrive in Singapore on Monday to make a ten day tour of Malaya's "bauxite mines." Their main v sit will be to Johore. where the production of (bauxite Is being stepped «p. The rlrst Japanese110 words
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Article35 1953-05-02 7 BUKIT MERTAJAM, FrlLem Oh Bah left his bicycle at Mactanc Buboh village on May. 1952 Today— exactly a year later —he' was fined $2 for leaving his bicycle unlocked.35 words
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Advertisement99 1953-05-02 7 AC.) Let* paper work. <"K V^c\ Reduction of sample "^^V v^ta... I No chasing or tr.icirn I 1 ot mittaid goods. So worry *t all. in ___——<*' JtoSJf itat, if you consign Jw^S your goods by SSaafflP' C~ W AIR CARGO ■■■^Mi^^fc, Thes« factors alone jf. «ffte» an indirect jj»XJ99 words
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Advertisement134 1953-05-02 7 m OME A SUPER-UJBTERPROOF fIUTOmRTIC -Jti.Uiu) aircrew* of ilir R.A.F. and the R.t'.A.F. hare saccraafiilly tested the Omega SramasUr. Further, srienre confirm* the firts: After a 72 hours aUjr In a I2»o oven followed by a sudden immrrxinn In an ice-rold bath, the Seamaster's arcurary remains as perfect >a ever.134 words
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Miscellaneous80 1953-05-02 7 The weather Minimum temperature: '7.30 p.m. on April 30 to 730 a.m. on May I): Sfhgapore i 75 degrees) Penan* (75). Kota "Bah ru '75). Kuala Lumpur (76). loon (74). Kuantan (74). Maximum temperature: (7.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m on May l); Singapore (89 degrees). Penang (87). Kota Bahru (03),80 words
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Article68 1953-05-02 8 At the annual meeting; or the St. Anthony's Old Boys' Association. Professor E. S. Monteiro was re-elected Pre- i sldent. The following; were elected for the year: Vice-president Mr. c. S. Rosarlo, Secretary Mr. Hee Kee Meng, Treasurer Mr. Tan Choon Chye, Auditors, Messrs. Peter Pong and68 words
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493 1953-05-02 8 JUDGMENT RESERVED IN LIBEL SUIT jyf ß. Justice Whitton in the Singapore Higrh Court yesterday, reserved judgment in the libel suit brought by Messrs. John Gibb and J. S. Kirkham, of Ideal Homes, claiming damages against Nanyang Press Ltd., the editor of493 words
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161 1953-05-02 8 SINGAPORE fishermen ar c complaining about the weight manipulation that goes on In certain fish markets where they lose as much as 30 p*r cent of their catch through "shrinkage." Fish transported from the vessels to the markets lose a certain amount of161 words
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Article255 1953-05-02 8 Rubber market A VERY welcome Improvement In prices has been seen this week and at on,, time business was done as high as 75 cents. Buying for both Russia and South America has been px- pected for some time now and yesterday It was reported that255 words
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Article101 1953-05-02 8 Police recover two bodies KLANG. Friday. A SCHOOLBOY, Arunusalem 14. fell into the Klang r% River yesterday morning. A friend. Suppiah, 20, dived in to save him. They both drowned Suppiah, a town labourer.— had the job of keeping the riverbank clear of101 words
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Article43 1953-05-02 8 The Commissioner-General. Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald, will talk on "Malaya's Place in South East A^>ia" at the Otl T:ong Ham Hall at 8.30 p.m. on Monday. The talk, sponsored by the University Historical SocieU, Ls open to the public.43 words
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Article37 1953-05-02 8 PENANG. Frl.— The Penang Municipal Council today agreed to extend t>v one month the leave due to Its deputy water engineer, Mr. Goh Heng Chong to enable hrn to take a short course in Britain.37 words
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Article52 1953-05-02 8 BUKIT MERTAJAM. Friday. Allured to have stabbed his father with a spear at Juru new vilfere on Apr. 16. Tan Bak Lee was tentatively charred with murder in Bukit Mertajam Court today. He was remanded to next week. The Prosecuting Officer Inspector Zainulludin, said investigations were52 words
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Article40 1953-05-02 8 The RAF station at Seletar and No. 390 Maintenance Unit were yesterday mergeti Into one base which will be known as the RAF Maintenance Base. Seletar. Commanutt will be Group Capt. R. G S*ymour40 words
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Article263 1953-05-02 8 ARMED ROBBERY CHARGE A WOMAN living in an attap house in Buk'.t Timah Road described in the Sintfapore Sixth Police Court yesterday how four armed and masked Chinese entered her home and robbed her and four other women of Jewellery worth $1,385. She was263 words
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223 1953-05-02 8 By Our Market Correspondent HONG KONG merchants regarded the 1 present situation on the Singapore market as gloomy but thought that, the long-term prospect was very brUht This was stated by Mr Haking Wong, managing dlrI ector of W. Haking and 00 j Ltd.,223 words
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Advertisement177 1953-05-02 8 I £K C 5« Cr» Jf \L "iSS'X*^ N model dmm 71 F "f" FT GrTO^S fes^3|g| CASH 5825 er 12 OF 575 '%=E~jF^lii Coronation Year MODEL DMJ 71 7.6 CU. FT. GROSS CASH S9OO or 12 OF SB3 Advt. of THE GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.. LTD OF ENGLAND SINGAPORE MALACCA177 words
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Miscellaneous369 1953-05-02 8 Si mi is Times Crossword und r r <*vuw> game (1). 29 Alleviate i 7). ssssss §S§ t 2 3 4 s s KS^f 30- One of the late«t types of |H Action! (7. 5). 7 55SS -5^ ts^ Li^ SSS ***** 8?S i>own HI It- "Annihilating aU that* made.369 words
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391 1953-05-02 9 Dearer bus fare bid brings a protest "DECAUSE of the onr- way traffic .schrme, the Singapore Traction Co. says its buses now have to, travel, 16,000 miles more a month. So bus fares are to be increased. There are four trolley bus routes (Nos. 2, 3, 4, and 6) and391 words
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Letter129 1953-05-02 9 Indians told 'be patient 1 I HAVE seen some press re- 1 ports and comments re- yarding my views on the place of the Tamil language in the proposed Department of Indian Studies in the University of Malaya. I should like to assure all Indians in Malaya, through your paper,129 words
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Letter98 1953-05-02 9 Smoking in buses SMOKING in buses and cinemas should be prohibited by law. I am a heavy smcker. Almost all public vahicles are crowded the.se day.s and travelling in them i.s a dilemma. Travellers who Bmoke only add to their own and others' inconvenience.98 words
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Letter39 1953-05-02 9 TJEFERRING to the letter headed Stop smoking In Sums' <s.t. Apr. 24 1 I would (ike to say that smoking is a habit, and to stop it is not easy. S. P. SA.MV Singapore39 words
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Letter37 1953-05-02 9 r HE Singapore Traction Com- pany should affix to the ■•ear of every bus. a board ftiving the number of the bus ■ervlce. This would prevent ftassengers from boarding the wrong one. VICTIM. Singapore.37 words
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204 1953-05-02 9 INSURANCE PLAN FOR THE JOBLESS answer given by the Sec- I retary of State for the olonies in reply to Iff. S. Awerry whether h e would introuce unemployment insurance 1 Malaya is evasive and un- 1 ULsfactory. If the Federal Government Duld start the National Provirnt Fund Scheme I204 words
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Letter222 1953-05-02 9 Teacher demands action MUCH has been said, years have passed, and practically nothing has been done 'to remove the discriminations in the conditions of service of Aided School Teachers. The Member for Education assured us in August, 1950, that these discriminations would soon be ignored out. Sir Dcnald (then Mr.*222 words
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350 1953-05-02 9 T»HE recent letter of "L.C. H." is Just what would be expected from a Chinese gentleman who is not prepared to become wholeheartedly a Malayan. It represents the attitude of, I am sorry to say. the bulk of Chinese in Malaya. I would pause350 words
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Letter168 1953-05-02 9 AS a Malay it makes no difference to me whether the Mentri Besar is a Malay or a Chinese; but he must administer justice impartially for all. A person who is vested with wide powers, must not forget that God Is above all. The coming state168 words
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156 1953-05-02 9 IN the last few days the i MCA. has begun to lose confidence of the public and I support the views of Tan Ah Bah and L. K. Lee as to the sincerity of its aims in carrytag out the welfare work in this city156 words
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Letter218 1953-05-02 9 AS A CHINESE (by race and tradition*, I share the "hurt feelings' expressed by i L.C.H. in last Saturday's Forum. But, really, L.C.H.. would it not be wiser, move In keeping with our great Confucius's teaching and example, to take the advice oi "Klyne Street" in218 words
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Letter268 1953-05-02 9 Points from letters I BACK Annoyed 1 opinion in \»%t Sjturdjy't Forum .ibout "third 'degree" by the < Kuching Pxitport Examination Officer. There's no peace ♦or bona fide travellers in I Sarawak. (K TAN, SibuJ THE choice of Mayor for Singapore should be restricted to local-born candidates who did not268 words
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250 1953-05-02 9 UNION FOR NURSES 'IS A KEY JOB' THE letter of "Old Time I Nurse" of Kuala Lumpur serves no useful purpose Does she rot understand that the crucial matter is not personalities but the type of organisation that will help the nursing profession solve its own problem? Miss Applebee does250 words
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237 1953-05-02 9 IS It not time the High Com--1 mlssioner himself Intervened in trie so-called communal issue? All Malaya's principal political leaders have declaredthemselves against communalism. Ask Dato Onn if he is working in his political capacity only for the Malays. Ask Sir Cheng-lock237 words
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Letter74 1953-05-02 9 HISTORY relates that Kubelik. on one occasion, after having played through a difficult concerto and after receiving round after round of applause, quietly took his violin (obviously not his •Strad'i and smashed it in two against hLs knees. Should not a certain vio! !< used by74 words
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Letter196 1953-05-02 9 Marriage problem of Indians IHAVE witnessed several Indian laboui class weddings on rubber estates and I believe that only one couple in fifty live happily afterwards. Most of these weddings are performed with an agreement drawn up between both parties. One clause in this agreement says: "II the wife' of196 words
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150 1953-05-02 9 Immigratior permits: The facts I REFER to a letter from C.A.M.. Setapak. headed Protest Oover "New Law. The rumours your correspondent has heard are not correc* Under the new Immigration Ordinance any person lawfully resident in Malaya. otherwise than 6n a temporary visit, will be entitled to apply for a150 words
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Advertisement62 1953-05-02 9 (Km iv i VENEZUELA 1953 CHAMPIONSHIPS 125 c.c. Class Ist. 2nd 250 c.c. Class 1«t, 2nd 350 c.c. Class Ist, 2nd 500 c.c. Class 1«t, 2nd UNITED KINGDOM -R.A. C. INTERNATIONAL I RALLY, 23rd to 27th MARCH I Clas, 1 (up to 1.300 c.c.) „,.<. 3,, US|NG C.C. WAKEFIFLD CO.,62 words
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Advertisement132 1953-05-02 9 /f^\ GRAND (JMw. CORONATION 7^jr!£\^ y w In FuU Swin 8 \^Br Extraordinary crowd F%ii»j>wrdiwjirT tH— mm il Men's Shirti $2/- each. English Printed Cambric Men s All Wool Slipovers Face Towel, 6 for $1/-. *0.80 P" 5 eh Children's Woollen Children's Vest. L(|J|Or Fanf 5,9.50 each. Clothing at Half132 words
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305 1953-05-02 10 RUBBER AND TIN DECLINE T*HE Singapore share market had a quieter day A yesterday with prices in all sections .showing an easier trend. Sellers, however, showed no keenness and the losses on the day were fractional. Tin fell $3 a picul to $357.25 and305 words
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Article186 1953-05-02 10 MELBOURNE, Frt. /-•ENERAL Investments were in stronger demand on the Stock Exchange today and prices tended upward. Oold shares attracted speculative Interest and price* moved erratically. Metal shares were eas er. Commonwealth bonds closed strongly with 13 loans rising and t*o easing. Limited rein troduct Ion of forward186 words
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Article121 1953-05-02 10 NEW YORK. Pri. i THE four-<l»y technical recovery halted on Wall Street yesterday morning In spite ot further en- j rouraging business news such as i had helped to generate the rally. Prices developed a definite down- ward trend but losses were mainly fractional. In the afternoon the121 words
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Article154 1953-05-02 10 Rub >er was very Irregular on the Singapore market yesterday and cloned at 73 cents a pound. This was three-eighths of a cent below Thursday's closing price. Price fluctuations were between 72% cents and 74 > 4 cents. Overseas offtake was reported poor. The close was steady after154 words
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Article69 1953-05-02 10 Singapore Chinese Predaee Exchange: Noon prices per plcul were: Copra: quiet and weak; buyers $36 fob., sellers $374. Coconut oil: quiet and weak $62 sellers, unchanged. P«T»B*r: quiet. small business, down $5; $550 sellers Muntok white $545 Sarawak. $465 Lampong black. Lew«i and Peat: Closing prices were: Cepra:69 words
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Article17 1953-05-02 10 The price of tin in Singapore yesterday was declared at 5357.25 a picul. down S3.17 words
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Article204 1953-05-02 10 CHIPS lying alongside' the Singapore Harbour Board wharves or expected today are.-Chu-an liS. Chupra 4]5. Bradeverett C.P.. Madoera «'7, Bahud 9. Tablan 11. Olenearn 13 14, Tegelberg 15 16. Labuan Htdjl WSEDE. Benmaodhul 18. Yamahlko Maru 19 20, Segamat N.Wall 6. Kampar KPM N.Wall 3 and 4, Charles204 words
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Article37 1953-05-02 10 On the free exchange market In Hong Kong yesterday the U.S. dollar was quoted at 5.95 for cash and 9T-.. for T.T Sterling was quoted Ht 15 65 and one Uel of gold at *****5.37 words
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Article28 1953-05-02 10 Mr. Ohong Khoon Lin, Kuala Lumpur, has been appointed a temporary unofficial member of the Federal Legislative Council during the absence of Mr. H. S. Lee.28 words
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Advertisement1480 1953-05-02 10 »fi3 MANSFIELD «c CO., LTD. 8J £5 Poiioga ilncorprrotcrt in Singapore) All ether BLUB rUNNBL LUfB o«p«« Corrters' option to proceed vio other ports to lead and discharge cargo SAILINGS to LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW, LONDON ft CONTINENTAL PORTS Duo Soils P. S'hom Penang Laomedon for Liverpool, Dublin ft Avonmaulh 033/34 May1,480 words
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Advertisement610 1953-05-02 10 BEN LINE STEAMERS LTD. For U.K./CONTINENT Spore P. S'hom Penong J Btnmacdhul t">r '.iverpool. Dublin, Antwerp, Hamburg G. IS 4 T Moy 8/ 9 May B.tvorlich for London, Rotterdam, Hamburo 10/ IS May U/1S May 19/21 May J Benarty for Genoo, Liverpool, Glasgow, Rctterdom 14/20 May 21/23 May 24/2* May610 words
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Advertisement566 1953-05-02 10 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINGS FROM SCandinavian/v K./CONTINIMT S'pora P. S>yjm Panono fror Bongko* 4/7 May \-T° for Bongkok 18/1* May ■Ja»a~ for Diokorti. Bongkok, Soigon. Hongkong. Monilo. -.H^!s Yokohomo 20/32 Mar U/1» Ma» 11/17 Mar -Fi«,i, for Bongkok 1/ 1 June '_--T Asks" for Bongkok, Soigon. Hong Kong, Monilo. Kobe566 words
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Advertisement1078 1953-05-02 10 McALISTER tfc CO.. LTD. TEL: No. 5904 ILURMAN BUCKNALL KLAVEMES3 LIMB lombom uiv.l •ATTitmu i. LO5 ANOILES, SAN FRANCISCO, LONDON, HAVRE, ROTTERDAM ft PORTLAND. SEATTLE ft VANCOUVER and for US A NoT Atlantic Port. "'V/!' ftS? ond Canada vkj Colombo American Port. •J. "CITY Of OTTAWA- "SUMNYVILir Spore"" C '7s°nam"1,078 words
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Article292 1953-05-02 11 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP By Also Exhibitor, Trumpington DUNDONALD in the first race, Trumpington II in the sixth and Exhibitor in the seventh are my three best each-way bets at Kuala Lumpur today, concluding day of the Selangor Turf Club April-May meeting. Dundonald was a fluent 24 length winner292 words
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Article214 1953-05-02 11 EPSOM JEEP 111 M MONT POINTER ACE 2.M DUN DONALD Motion Picture Zalovlx FINALIST Dundonald Motion Picture DANTE'S IDYLL Motion Picture I)undo B »ld RACE 2 2.30 NOOIT GEDACHT Above All Miss Coy ABOVE ALL Lecal Tender Donraster ABOVE. ALL Mis. Coy Salfon Bran RACE S 2.50214 words
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Article1163 1953-05-02 11 Race 1—2.00: Class 5, Div. 2 —6 Furs. 1 451 Picture House Buang 9.00 Shaw Stable Spencer 2 340 Dante 1. Idyll Burl 8.11 Mrs A. Gordon Hobbs 3 323 ZalovK Straker PO9 Mr. C. 8. Teo Yong 4 123 Finalist Tankard 809 Mrs. R N. Hobbs1,163 words
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Article400 1953-05-02 11 NOOIT Gedacht, an Irish bred three -year-old by Linklater looks a good sort. He has been JtrldlriR out impressively on the track and looks sufficiently forward to beat a weak lot of Class 4 sprinters in the second race. Above All was obviously distressed400 words
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Article133 1953-05-02 11 ORACLE SION TUDOR rtRACLE is accepting and this four-year-old looks as good a i bet a* any in Race Three He has yet to show up well but In hl< last race at Penang in March he came In a good fifth to Blnnton over 54f. LJllrpad. with Tank-irrt <ip.133 words
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Advertisement834 1953-05-02 11 SINGAPORE RED FUNNEL LINES: HEAP ENG MOH SS CO. LTD. SOON BEE STEAMSHIP CO., (8) LTD. 13/35. Teluk Ayer Street— 'Phone 344S Passenger Freight-services M.V. -GIANG BEE" DIRECT SAILINGS TO DJAKARTA AND CHERIBON rORTNICHTLY SERVICE A. B'pore >ppr. May lt I Spore appr. May IS M.V. "GIANG SENG" SAILINGS TO834 words
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Advertisement14 1953-05-02 11 ALL BROADCAST RADIO MALAYA WILL BROADCAST ALL 10 RACES AT KUALA LUMPUR THIS AFTERNOON,14 words
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Advertisement302 1953-05-02 11 1 at our CORONATION SALE I Th— c Bargains speak forthemselves Baby Cotton Blankets Gents Pyjama Suits 30" X 45" SALE PRICE $6.00 pr. SALE PRICE 53.00 e». .TT^ T a 7, Bath Mats 22" x 36 Japanese Dresslne Oowns SAI.K PRICE $1.00 < a SALE PRICE $8.00 ea. r302 words
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Article, Illustration43 1953-05-02 12 R. E. BIRD (left), captain of Worcestershire, winning: the toss against Lindsay Haasett, the Australian captain, in the touring side's first county fixture. The famous landmark, the Cathedral, is in the background. The match was drawn (See report). U.P. photo.UP - 43 words
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Article122 1953-05-02 12 Malayan AAA on Aug 14, 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. THE Malayan Amateur Athletic Association championships v. ill be held this year on the Kuala Lumpur padang on Aug 14 and 15. Selangor AAA will hold their championships on July 24 and 25 also on the padang. Mercury Athletic Club have122 words
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Article417 1953-05-02 12 WORCESTER. Friday. WITH three of their batsmen making centuries, the Australians made the mammoth score of 542 for seven wickets declared in reply to Worcestershire's first innings total of 333 for seven declared in the match at Worcester which ended here today in aReuter - 417 words
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436 1953-05-02 12 THEY SAY IT'LL BE THIRD TIME LUCKY FOR BLACKPOOL LONDON. Friday. P)K the fourth time since the English soccer Cup Final was first played at Wembley Stadium 30 years ago two Lancashire clubs will be in opposition tomorrow in football's most glamourous match of the season. Blackpool, playing their thirdReuter - 436 words
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Article54 1953-05-02 12 Thursday night's football results were: FIBST DIVISION Charlton Athletic 3, Tottenham Hotspur 2. SECOND DIVISION Doncaster Rovers 1, Luton Town 0. l>l\ 111 (South) Leytcn Orient 5. Colchester United 3. Newport Country 1. Mi 11 wall 3. Northampton Town 3, Norwich City 3. Walsall 2, Bournemouth andReuter; AP - 54 words
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Article88 1953-05-02 12 IPOH. Frl.— Ooh Chong Telk, favourite to win this year's Perak junior badminton singles championship, was eliminated last night In toe second round by Eric Ho. Eric won 15-9. 15-7. Other results were: Michael Wong beat Fong Ten* Yoong 15-8, 15-11; Lee Boon San beat88 words
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Article42 1953-05-02 12 LONDON. Frl. Rugby League result: Huddersfield 46. Hull Kingston Rovers 2. Rugby IXtlon results: Lyney 5, Cheltenham 3: Penryn 3. Devonport Services 5; Torquay 17. Exmouth 6; Plymouth Albion S, Teionmouth 9; Weston Super Mare 6. Bridgewater and Albion 6.42 words
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Article52 1953-05-02 12 SITXAWAN. Frl. Defapding champions Kco Too were held to a one all draw by Cash wood Ayer Tawar Rangers in a Marble-Burns Shield match here on Wednesday. Koo Too led 1-0 in the first halt through a penalty kick by Mohd Zaln. Abbas equalised for Rangers in the52 words
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Article44 1953-05-02 12 RADIO MALAYA SINGAPORE WILL BROADCAST A RELAY FROM THE GENERAL OVERSEAS SERVICE OF THE BBC. OF THE INTERVAL SUMMING UP AND COMMENTARY ON THE SECOND HALF OF THE FA. CUP FINAL BETWEEN BLACKPOOL AND BOLTON WANDERERS AT 10.15 P.M. TODAY.44 words
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Article148 1953-05-02 12 JOHORE BAHRU. Sat. ("I WING to rain the Johore Baliru Rifle Association's four-day meeting could not be concluded today. The events held over will be completed next Friday. Mrs. Mohamed Said, the holdei of the Datin Paglar Challenge Cup. put up a score of148 words
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Article83 1953-05-02 12 TELUK ANSON. Fri— Jaya Stla. last year's unbeaten champions, continued their winning streak in Lower Perak Badminton Leagu* when they beat Jolly Lads 3-0 on the Dew Recreation Club courts Results i Java Stla players mentioned first) M»;jid and Idrl* beat Yeoh Kirn Pong and83 words
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Article42 1953-05-02 12 BATU PAHAT. Fri.— Batang Sempang Malay School trounced KUianp Malay School B—l8 1 In the semi-final of the Malay Schools lnter-di.s'rict soccer composition here today. The winners will now meet Tengarram Malay School In the final on May 7.42 words
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Article, Illustration241 1953-05-02 12 MR. D. T. Waring, chairman of the Selangor Turf i 1 Club, has returned by air from London where he attended an important meeting of the Tin Study Group, and will preside at Sunday's meetinp of the Straits Racing Association, called to deal with241 words
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Article, Illustration33 1953-05-02 12 Staring at defeat KEN GETHIN, riding Prince Charlemagne (right) stares across as Premdnition ridden by Harry Carr, gallops home a good winner of the Blue Riband Trial Stakes at the Epsom Spring meetinc.33 words
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212 1953-05-02 12 JUNIOR MATCHES 1 HAT-TRICK by Yap Boon A Keng enabled Police SA. to Just beat- Tlong Bahru Rangers by ihe odd goal in five, in their SAFA Dlv. 2 encounter at CYMA ?round yesterday. Play was keen and evenly contested but Police, the212 words
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Article110 1953-05-02 12 KLANG, Fri— Malayan 440-yard hurdles champion, Chan Onn Leng of Singapore yesterday won two events at the Methodist Youth Fellowship Southern District Institute Sports on the Anglo Chinese School ground. Or.n Lenf won the 330 yards *nd the javelin throw. He was placed second110 words
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Article87 1953-05-02 12 MUAR. Frl. /-HENG HWA. last years league champions, had to fight hard to beat Sungei Balang 4-3 in a soccer league n.atch i Chinese opened accounts through Moon Joon off a penalty and Sek Hon added another. Sungei Balang came back fighting and outside-left87 words
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Article71 1953-05-02 12 TELUK ANSON. Pri. Against the run of play. South Perak Customs Sports Club beat Medical and Health S.C. by 2-0 in their soccer league match. There was r>o scoring In the first half. Medical and Health dominated '.he exchanges but their forwards failed badly in71 words
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Article61 1953-05-02 12 NEW YORK, fri Jimmy Carter, world lightweight champion, will defend hi* title against George Araujo on June 12. Mr. Jim Noms, President of the International BoxIng Club, announced here. Carter del ended his title last week against Tommy Collins whom he knocked down 10Reuter - 61 words
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Article33 1953-05-02 12 LOUISVILLE. Fri— Twelve three-year-old horses, including unbeaten Native Dancer and the highly rated Correspondent, were <oday entered for tomorrow's running of the US* 100.000 added Kentu-ky Derby at Churchill Downs.— A.P.AP - 33 words
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Article142 1953-05-02 12 NEWMARKET. Frl. I HAPPY Laughter, a three-1 year-old fICQy owned by j Mr. H. D. H. Wills, won the 1.000 Guineas, the second of the season's five British classics here today by two lengths from her stable mate. Testa Gillian. Third was thte favourite BebeAP - 142 words
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431 1953-05-02 12 Yusoff s centres brought the goals Fathul Karib 5; Raton* Sajarah 2. FATHI'L Karib won comfortably enough at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday in their SAFA Div. latle and Katong Sajarah's sole comfort must be their second-half effort. Although scoring only two goals In tnis period to Fathul Karib's three, they431 words
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114 1953-05-02 12 Morea, Ampoij will play for! singles title] BOURNEMOUTH. Frl pNRIQUE MOREA, of the Argl tine will meet tiny Pellclsti Ampon of the Philippines In t men's singles final of the Brit Hard Courts Championships hi tomorrow. In the semi-finals today. Moi beat Tony Mottram. Britain's let ing player. 6-3. 6-2.Reuter - 114 words
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Miscellaneous160 1953-05-02 12 TODAY SOCCEE SAFA Div. 1: Rovers v Pulai Branl I'nited. .fmlan Rrnr Div. 2: Rocklltes v Dockyardi Geylanr. CRICKET radanr Clubs v Thr Rest iront. 2.15 p.m. SWIMMING Singapore Swimming Gala, SSC 3.30 p.m. TOMORROW 8OCCER SAFA Youth Toornev Final Victoria School v St. Joseph*' In*t Jalan Briar, 4. P.M.160 words
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