The Straits Times, 2 October 1954
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Title Section14 1954-10-02 1 The Straits Times. flail** 1 Estd. 1845 SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1954. 15 CENTS14 words
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Article47 1954-10-02 1 We back 'liberation' US. has broken her pledges' TOKYO, I'ri. TOP Russian official A vestordaj pledged Soviet support to China the -liberation ol Kremicking Intent ion■- Peking tells army: Be prepared i Forsaid, nearly mainUnited .••nclod from m the Peng I: "The n \rn47 words
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Article566 1954-10-02 1 A NEW DEAL FOR THE SUB-TENANTS Sweeping changes proposed to keep rents within reason KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. A SPECIAL committee of the Federal Legislative Council today recommended that rent control of business promises should end but only after one year's notice had been given to the public. The committee. In566 words
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Article155 1954-10-02 1 'Plotting against republic 9 charge JAKARTA, Friday. A WAVE of arrests of Dutchmen alleged to be plotting the overthrow of the Indonesian Republic is feared here, following the arrest of Peter van Aken. a Dutch Eurasian employed at the headquarters of the Hi2h Commissioner CountUP - 155 words
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Article48 1954-10-02 1 ,1 hit aim Induspaper d herled m n Mon- ime. Indonesia story that photographs of star Nuranlngsih, posing without clothes, were circulating in the city. A .spokesman for Perfinl. Nuraninesih's studio said the newspaper story was correct. Nuraninasih herself was unavailable for comment. U.P.UP - 48 words
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Article, Illustration142 1954-10-02 1 mi; DONG t Ill'l sing with his family in their Upper Serangoon Road home yesterday. He is pictured here (standins) with arms round his wife 'wearing glasses) and his two daughters. Seated in the centre is his father, the Rev. Dong Bins142 words
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Article45 1954-10-02 1 A Singapore Police radio car caught fire near Harbour Board Gate No. 2 last night. The fire, believed to have b< in caused by a short circuit, was put out in a few minutes by the Harbour Board fire brigade.45 words
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Article427 1954-10-02 1 STORE HEADMASTER ACQUITTED DONG (Mil SING, headmaster of a Singapore English School, was acquitted at the Assiies yesterdaj on a charge of attempting to murder his wife, Peonj Done Mcc Seng. Dong was alleged to have attempted to kill his wife by stabbing her with427 words
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100 1954-10-02 1 BY POST to Italian Premier A TRAP GENOA. Fri ITALIAN police tound enough 1 high explosive in an envelope addressed to the Italian Prime Minister. Signor Mario Scelba. to have blinded him. it was learned today. The police suspected a "booby trap" from the weight of the envelope. They foundReuter - 100 words
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Article63 1954-10-02 1 HONG KONG, Fri. Fire razed hundreds of shacks in the crowded suburb qf Kowloon tonight less than 24 hours after fire in another "squatter" area on the Hong Kong side of the harbour had left hundreds homeless. The fire was the fourth disastrous squatter fireReuter - 63 words
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Article61 1954-10-02 1 Pakistan's chum America LONDON. Fri.- Mr. Mohammed Ali. the Pakistani Prime Minister, said in a recorded broadcast here today that Pakistan had in the United States an ally which on several occasions had given "proof of genuine friendship." "We have a great deal In i-'immon with the United States InReuter - 61 words
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Article85 1954-10-02 1 SEOUL, Fri.— American military forces had no Korean currency today to pay their civilian employees because the Republic of Korea cut off all hwan loans. The Seoul government announced it would make no more local currency advances to U.S. forces because of a dispute overUP - 85 words
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123 1954-10-02 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Friday. fIRCULARS will be going out soon to all State Government officers explaining the Federation Government's "no politics" ban. The" circulars are being prepared at Federal level and will then be distributed individually by each State to heads of departments. The123 words
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Article61 1954-10-02 1 CINCINATTI. Fri —The birth of twins 15 days apart was revealed here last night The first child, a boy, was born on Sept. 14. He weighed 41b. Boz. Only after his arrival did his mother, Mrs. Harold Townsend, learn she was going to have twins.Reuter - 61 words
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323 1954-10-02 1 He'd love to tell Templer It's over KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. THE Director of Operations, Lieut.-Gen Sir Geoffrey Bourne, de- j clared yesterday: "There is nothing I would like more than to be able to write to General Templed and telJ him that the Emergency will bei over soon." He said323 words
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Article32 1954-10-02 1 A Chinese woman. aged about 40. fell from the top floor of the Singapore Improvement Trust flats in Upper Pickering Street this morning. The woman was the thirteenth victim.32 words
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235 1954-10-02 1 Xl ALA LUMPUR, Fri. Yap Poh Kok, whose 15-year-old son was brutally hacked to death by terrorists on Tuesday, believes he will he the kilers' next victim. He places no faith in the fact that one of the terrorists crossed his name off235 words
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Article52 1954-10-02 1 CUXHAVEN, Ti Mrs. Emma Mieth&auer, West Germany's only wonum lighthouse keeper and known to sailor.s a.s "the euardiati of the Elbe estuary," retired today at the age of 73. She had been in >he teivire since 1906 and carried on alone when her husband nica52 words
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246 1954-10-02 1 PENANG Fri DEHIND the littl church of St. An: which stands on B side in Bukit' Mrrtajam a patrol of former Communist terrorists today fought a short, sharp battle with their onetime comrades The Surrendered Enemy Personnel patrol. a.s they are called, killed one246 words
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Article58 1954-10-02 1 I MXI I POWI H l'l I DOE ro RMAm LONDON, In— Bril.uu. France <n<i i s will pi> >i mi\ ri ii; nt in Western German) toawrrra .m<i in •Hi i t n-niiiiTii c tlwir I" i pj i ion pmwen inuaea'l .iiithoi it.itiw Miurcr h< i58 words
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Advertisement105 1954-10-02 1 WTY PACK 1 50 SERVES FOR ICE CREAM A ANIMAL LOVERS LEAGUE I ANIMAL DAY— Please buy a Flag SEACON LTD. FRANKEL ESTATE fcmalksl Bungalowi and tlirce Blocks of retrace Houses SOLD OUT test designed 3 Bedroom Terrace houses u 'th bath adjoining cacli liedroom. Modern Sanitation etc., 12,600- (including105 words
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Advertisement111 1954-10-02 1 "UEVUANT'HMf<u«M, 40 HONG OIL MILLS. '.LTD 65.wouAsT5'pwrt.Tei n» wii t^E^flßfea^a^^^ i ißa i^Sa^al 1 1 Nature intended all to enjoy convleie x and peaceful sleep each nijrht in order to gain strength, energy and confidence VfpSi to «*e them cheerfully throuch the new •JFJ[/Q|*|^sfjH day. To some n\evp comes easily;111 words
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403 1954-10-02 2 NOW ADENAUER WILL GET TROOPS, AN AIR FORCE AND A NAVY FULL AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TONIGHT LONDON, Friday. THE nine-nation confererce here today entered the last lap of its drive for agreement on freeing West Germany from occupation and bringing her intoReuter - 403 words
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Article83 1954-10-02 2 Train crash death toll now 137 HYDERABAD. Tn. rE number of dead in Monday's Hyderabad train disaster in India, one of the world's six worst train crashes, rose to 137 yesterday when 11 more bodies weic recovered. Rescue workers continued to find the bodies of victims in the swollen watersReuter - 83 words
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Article61 1954-10-02 2 WASHINGTON. Fri.— An old lady paid her annual visit to Capitol Hill today and laid a wreath on the statues of three American pioneers of women's rights— sisters in arms of Bri- tain's Suffragettes. The pilgrim was herself a sturdy fighter in the cause, sculptress Adelaide61 words
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188 1954-10-02 2 Moscow on a big vodka spree, says U S reporter NEW YORK. Frl Jt| OSC O W and other Russian cities have been swept by crime and drunkenness since Stalin died, an American Journalist who recently returned after five years In Russia reported in the New York Times today. Mr.Reuter - 188 words
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Article, Illustration44 1954-10-02 2 TO WIND up their rehearsal at Raffles Hotel where they are currently appearing "Mr." Hovita walks up some stiirs on his hands, encouraged by a pat on the cheek from 'Mrs. 1 Hovita.— Straits Times picture.44 words
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207 1954-10-02 2 A SURE sign of a good act in a Singapore night spot is when the waiters stand round to watch it. And. after two weeks, the waiters at Raffles Hotel are still standing round to watch *he acrobatic Hovitas. These fascinating performers are207 words
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Article62 1954-10-02 2 TEHERAN. Fri. The Persian Army Prosecutor, Brig. Gen Hussein Azmoudeh yesterday asked for the death penalty for 12 leaders of an alleged Communist spy ring arrested recently. An indictment issued yesterday charged the 10 army officers and two civilians with treason and espionage by passing stateReuter - 62 words
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Article53 1954-10-02 2 CANBERRA, Frl.— The Australian Prime Minister, Mr. R. C. Menzles. today announced the appointment of Rear Admiral R. R. Dowling as lust naval member of the Australian Naval Board and Chief of Australian Naval Staff from February. 1955. Admiral Dowimi? succeeds Vice-Admiral Sir John Collin, whoReuter - 53 words
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Article40 1954-10-02 2 HONG KONG. Fri. All shore leave for United States sailors was cancelled here today as a precautionary measure while Communists celebrated the Chinese Government's fifth anniversary. But the day passed quietly with no demonstrations or vio-lence.-Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article39 1954-10-02 2 Seeing red— twice LONDON, Frl. British police warned that from today it will be compulsory for all cars in Britain to carry two standardised red rear reflectors as well as lamps. Cycles and motor cycles must carry one Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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152 1954-10-02 2 WASHINGTON. Frl. rKF.K men In a Jet bomber fnught and wrratlrd as thr planr, with no one at the controls, screamed round In crazy circles three miles over California. The three were the only people in the bomber— a 600-mlle-an-hour152 words
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Article52 1954-10-02 2 CHICAGO, m.— A dressing that wont stick to healing wounds has been produced by a Chicago firm. H peels off like a banana skin, without causing pain or bleeding. Of 918 trials In hospitals all but 10 were successful Soon It will be in the chemists' for52 words
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Article, Illustration48 1954-10-02 2 OVE LAURSEN, the muscular half of the acrobatic Hovitas. uses his head a s well as his hands in this trick. The lovely young lady, he's supporting is the shapely half of the act— Mrs. Laursen.— Straits Times picture.48 words
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210 1954-10-02 2 TAKE THE LOT INTO THE CABINET SAIGON, Friday. THE Vietnam Emperor Bao Dai today ordered his 1 Premier, Nro Dinh Diem, to enlarge his cabinet and take in his arch enemy Army Chief of Staff Gen Npuyen Van Hinh. Bao Dai sent a210 words
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Article42 1954-10-02 2 LONDON, Frl. Mr. E. Gordon Donkin, the Australian explorer, told students at a mechanical farming school at Stoneleigh Abbey, Warwickshire, that Australia needed 90.I 000,000 people to be adequately populated. He called for 200,--000 migrants a year. Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article28 1954-10-02 2 CANTON. Ohio. Frl- A gale hit a north-east Ohio farmhouse last night, killing a three-year-old girl and injuring her mother, father and infant brother. A.P.AP - 28 words
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Article55 1954-10-02 2 NF.H YORK. Fri— Julian Bullock, a 50-year-old harhpr. was arrested jesierday in his trailer home near Richmond. Virginia. The charge: K-tjpirm from Martin County Gaol. North Carolina. 27 yrr.rt acn after KWving lft months of a sixyear sentence for wnundine. Meantime Bullock has married55 words
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Article35 1954-10-02 2 FERRARA. Italy. Fri. Archaeologists opening 24--century-old tombs at Spina have found the sk«lpton of an ancient Etruscan still clutching a coin to pay his fart 1 across the River Styx— A. P.35 words
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Article36 1954-10-02 2 BERLIN Fri A U.S. Army limtenant on man Ui rmany began interrocatinc what he thought camouflaged .soldier. He wt talk overheard him and a sign was nailed on the trundoes not talk.36 words
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Article258 1954-10-02 2 NEW? IT'S BEEN IN FORCE YEARS THE policy of a sixprimary oriur:: for every child in Sir. pore had been ado >•< an ago by the G<r ment. thr Director Education, Mr. R. •Young, said yestt 1 "\v> arc Implementing i pcdlcj U f**l as wp can, Mr. Yount; Ho258 words
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Article49 1954-10-02 2 NAIROBI. Fri. Neil Porres, 20-year ton servinc with thi Resiment. was kill* in a battle with M terrorists in th< D Fore>? ana, on the of Nairobi. Preliminary army hemdqi that Sorerarr P fatally wounded whei ber of grenades f r hv .i grou Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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Advertisement77 1954-10-02 2 J r. I i Chicken cooked and ready to eat in only 20 minutes i Hawkins pressure cookers /xv- save 80* on fuel and time (^o^ and yet improve ALL I cooked food flavors. *Jp I (Hawkins) I VPRESSURE COOKERS^/ j j SAFE FOR USE ON ANY TYPE OF j77 words
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Article85 1954-10-02 3 PARIS SPY SCANDAL— 2 HELD fhey nave confessed to passing defence secrets to Reds police PARIS, Friday. „i\< H police *aid today they have arrested |)t oplc in the sensational "stolen defence i case »nd both have confessed. Identified as Rene Turpin, chief n i secretariat of the top-level NaCouncil,85 words
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Article111 1954-10-02 3 NAUTILUS JOINS U.S. FLEET NEW YORK, Fri. THE world's first atomic-pow-ered submarine officially loined the U. S. Navy yesterday, taking another step towards what was described as her -'primary task of whittlinc down the Soviet submarine menace." Admiral Wright. U.S. Atlantic Fleet commander-in-chief, •..Hod the Nautilus "a venture into tomorrowAP - 111 words
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Article56 1954-10-02 3 CANBERRA, Fri.— The Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies. said in the House of Representatives today he would consider a request to .send an Australian parliamentary delegation to South-East Asian countries. The request was made by an M P., Mr. Frederick Osborne, who said most Australians wereReuter - 56 words
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Article42 1954-10-02 3 LAGOS. Fri.— A new const'tution comes into effect in j Nigeria today, brin nng the 30.000.000 people of Britain's largest colony nearer selfgovernment. Under it. Britain, agrees to cive self-povernment tc, any resion which wants it in 1956.— Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article, Illustration102 1954-10-02 3 WASHINGTON. Fri. Tincellor of the Ex- R A Butler, itlmat- ncth of thr British n pur- a Na- it luncheon: ire that if the] reateni as a their proud 1 a record unequalled by any country or any group of nations in the world." Mr Butler,102 words
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Article74 1954-10-02 3 CROYDON, Fri— The Conservatives held the s^at in the Parliamentary by-election at Croydon East yester.iay. In a three-cornered flgrt, the result was: Vice-Adminil John Hughes HaUet— 2l.64o votes; Mr. James Wellwood (Labour) 13,546 voles; Mx James Walters (Liberal) 3.030 votes. Tlie by-election was caused by theReuter - 74 words
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Article49 1954-10-02 3 LONDON. Frl.— The Duke of Edinburgh took his first two lessons in a Jet plane this week. Each flight lasted about 45 mniutes The Duke took over the controls each time after the plane, a Meteor VII dual control jet. was airborne.— A.P.AP - 49 words
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Article42 1954-10-02 3 LAHORE, Fri. The flood danger In Lahore appeared to be over yesterday as the Ravi River began receding but some 2,000 villages in nine Punjab districts were reported submerged by the Sutlej River, which is still rising. UP.UP - 42 words
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Article56 1954-10-02 3 FIKLD MARSHAL VISCOUNT MONTGOMERY met his six-month-old grandson, Henry David, for the first time when he arrived at Tilbury in the P O liner Carthage last week. The child was born in Malaya, where his father, the Hon. David Montgomery, works for an oil company. The Montgomery*56 words
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242 1954-10-02 3 -BUT NOT TO THE COMMUNISTS M COBHAM (Surrey), Friday. ILITAR\ experts from all over the world excluding the "iron curtain" countries yesterday watched performances by the astonishing' vehicles with which the British Army will fight in any future war. An open jeep-type vehicle wasReuter - 242 words
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Article113 1954-10-02 3 10,000 ON STRIKE INLONDON LONDON. Fri. MORE than 10,000 London dockers were on strike today and about 110 ships idle as the result of two separate labour disputes. The total on strike is expected to rise later to about 15.000 and the number of ships affected to 140 One strikeReuter - 113 words
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Article32 1954-10-02 3 ROME. Fri. The Italian Government last night won a vote of confidence in the chamber of deputies over the Montesi "Roman Scandals" drug case by 294 votes to 264 —Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Article25 1954-10-02 3 MANILA Fri.— A Philippine House of Representatives committee yesterday approved a < proposal to lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years. A.P.AP - 25 words
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137 1954-10-02 3 NEW DELHI. Friday. PRIME MINISTER Jawaharlal Nehru told a Congress Party meeting yesterday he was "tired and perplexed" and would like to share his burden with others. i Reliable sources said Mr. Nehru's words frightened his followers and they rushed to him to assureUP - 137 words
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Article101 1954-10-02 3 Answering the leader of the Hindu Mahasabha, Mr. N. C. Chatterjee, who yesterday called him a "fellow traveller." Me. Nehru said: "I have travelled not only in many countries but in many avenues of thought, and I have been proud to have been fellow travellerReuter - 101 words
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159 1954-10-02 3 Adieu, says France's army boss to Hanoi HANOI. Fri. /GENERAL Rene Cogny, VI commander of French Vietnamese ground forces in North Vietnam, made his formal farewell yesterday to Hanoi, the city which has housed his headquarters and from which the French must withdraw on Oct. 9 under the Geneva cease-fire.AP - 159 words
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Article34 1954-10-02 3 SYDNEY. Frl. Australian Test cricketer Arthur Morris yesterday married a former London fashion model. Miss Valeric Hudson. Morris met Miss Hudson while touring England with the Australian side last year. Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article27 1954-10-02 3 ROME. Fri. Twenty youths were held by police yesterday after disorders in Rome when Fascist groups attacked young Communists and stoned Communist Party headquarters. A.R27 words
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Article27 1954-10-02 3 TOKYO, Fri. The Foreign Office is planning to open trade negotiations with slam, with rice as the chief lt«m it was learned today. U.P.UP - 27 words
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151 1954-10-02 3 TOKfO. Frl. Mrs. Kyoko Batchelor, told that her American soldier husband had been sentenced to life Imprisonment for collaborated with the enemy In Korea, said today: "I am determined to wait for my Claude no matter how lonu he has to stay In prison." ButAP - 151 words
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Article294 1954-10-02 3 LONDON. Frl. ALTHOUGH business remained restricted today, storkmarkets made a satisfactory showing. Interest, nov/ever, was confined to the better class issues and these showed good gains. Ollt-edged securities again moved ahead as a result of Investment support and closing prices were the best of the day. After sliding294 words
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Article24 1954-10-02 3 LONDON. Oct. I.— Cash Buyers £739; Sellers £731: Forward Buyers £730: Sellers £731: Settlement £729. Turnover a.m. 60 tons; p.m. 100 tons.24 words
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Article39 1954-10-02 3 LONDON. Oct. 1. Spot 21 s »d., Nov. 21 Sd., Dec. 21 \d., Jan.-Mar 21 ,d.. Apr-June 21 :l «d.. July-Sept. 21 \d., Oct. c.l.f. 21 3/16 d.. Nov. c.l.f. 21<«d.. Dec. cJf. 21 >,d. Tone: Steady.39 words
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Article29 1954-10-02 3 NEW YORK, Fri Six Colorado trout to be presented to Sir Winston Churchill as a gift from President Elsenhower were put aboard an airliner here today.— UPUP - 29 words
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Advertisement223 1954-10-02 3 Baxters SCOTTISH SPECIALTIES HAGGIS VB OH 9lsO Bmt 19 <fiMii SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. Stre^ th iP|i f^^?**S\ iSUVKi L jsaSl«|n| thr goodness o! primp Iran nr.-f BORKEO I -iinpo "y c* '*i into Sole Agents for: Sino*7porr. K t.ui'iP't* IP'fh. Penang, Kwhing and ttther Borneo hrancnr*. WL PARIS223 words
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358 1954-10-02 4 Teachers warned: Preach do not practise ITS THE NEW ORDER ON POLITICS IPOH, Friday. A WARNING to teachers to steer cleat of active participation in politics was issued today by Inche Osman bin Talib, Deputy Mentri Besar of Perak. He was opening a two-day course for the latest batch of358 words
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Article47 1954-10-02 4 The new Penans five-cent, $1 and $2 stamps bearine the Queen's portrait were on sale atPenanc. Postal Headquarters, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore General Post Office yesterday for the first time Sale of stamps of these denominations bearing the King's portrait have been stopped47 words
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Article, Illustration91 1954-10-02 4 Ml, 1. 11 111 I. I.AI I lIU \lli Britain's High Cnmmissionet n Pakistan, h>u into Singa iiore »esterda* after a threeweek visit to Australia and New Zealand. Sir Gilbert, who has been appointed i ndei >••< retan «i State for i ommonwealth91 words
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Article130 1954-10-02 4 MX Lk& CHOON ttNO a Singapore City Councillor, wants to save housewives the inconvenience of lone hours spent 'n marketing ana shoa ping So he wants tinned provision.*, to De snlrt In City Council markets He said yesterday that housewives then need not make ex*ra130 words
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290 1954-10-02 4 DEAUTIFUL 20-year-old i v Seremban law student, Miss Phllomcna Samuel, had the last word yesterday in the controversy on admit- ting women to membe;ship of Rotary clubs. I She als« had the first on Tuesday, when she made this hitherto unheard-of demand. After290 words
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Article158 1954-10-02 4 HE DIDN'T TRUE THIS WITNESS Sh magistrate acquits two IPOH. IVHEN ne acquitted two men who api him today on bookmakine; charges, t: Kistrate. Inche Abdullah Ghazalli said prepared to believe the evidence of a witness. The i had born Peng Hu. 26. and 30, when poll cofTeeshop in H158 words
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Article41 1954-10-02 4 An 18-vear-oio iin Yap Neen Choon. was round suffering from poisoning in a halrdresstn? <aion in rowner Road. Singapore yesterday Yap. of Labis. L< an MMfcant in the salon She was admitted to hospital vn a serious condition41 words
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Article, Illustration88 1954-10-02 4 SINGAPORE Legislative Councillor Mr. Elizabeth Choy presented certificates of competency to 30 nurses and six hospital assistants at Brebner House, General Hospital, yesterday. She also presented a gold mrdal to Miss V. Tew Yew. who was selected as the nut standing nurse of the88 words
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Article54 1954-10-02 4 Sir Alan Watt. Australian Commissioner in Malaya and rovlnc Ambassador for SouthI t Asia, returned to Slnga:>(i!r vrsterday by air from Sydney after reporting to his Government on the discussions baic recently at Urn seato Uilk.s in Manila Sir Alan, who was away for two week;-,54 words
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Article152 1954-10-02 4 A SLUMP EATS UP THEIR RESERVES 'PHE trade rece? A Singapore the Bx-servlcen sociation to dig I reserves to mp< creased dem relief. The slump last mont] i 30 per cent rti c ief demand.s by rx >r their dependant Smith, chairman o :iation. said j < For the first152 words
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Article38 1954-10-02 4 Methodists in 81i observe World Sunday wltl at the Straits Chltji Memorial church. K Kapor at 530 pin I Bishop Ed^ar A. 1/ church leader from will Rive the mcd conduct holy comm n38 words
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Article31 1954-10-02 4 Proprietors of places .ertainment In Sirui low required to lotice on the public >ox office statins thi slon prices and i not these include nents duty31 words
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Article21 1954-10-02 4 Mr Wong c: chairman of the C Society will Rive dcrship training Sincapore Chir> Selcqie Roac Monday21 words
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Article55 1954-10-02 4 PKNANO, Frl The smuts Chlntfte British U to form a 'tiffin dub" where members can m.ct regularly to exchange views. Thr president. Mr. Heah Joo Scans, hai ureed to provide a meet Ins place in Church Street uui Di k Chen I Th. tain I match55 words
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Miscellaneous232 1954-10-02 4 RADIO MALAYA ('Programmes thu* marked can be received by listeners in Malacca. 1.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. short ware 41m. Medium wave 476 m.. 343 m.. IMm. and 297 m.) PM MOO Programme Summary r.nd Hear Them Again: '1.30 Time McnaJ and News; *1.50 Time For A Waltz; *2.00 6.30232 words
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Article337 1954-10-02 5 qt's wrong on the problem o f land hunger— it has snubbed the smallholders 1.1 MIMK, Fri. miDIK report on T H r uhl»cr came in for a 1 r m „f criticism today. I 1 1 on sens us of 1 nio, that H337 words
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Article56 1954-10-02 5 WHY THIS GLOOM, ASKS HAY '.DON. Fri. SIOHN HAY, rhairman of Rubber Gro\ i report, which deadequate rate I Malayan rubber .:tabJe within or twenty think lid was a k ration r lb. to .c said: the freeUJ fun--cheme put forward if r Producers Counling in cxi per rent export56 words
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Article19 1954-10-02 5 MPUR. Frl.jed 19 and who ventilator lock-up on awaiting need to imprisonment toeicap•dy and re-19 words
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238 1954-10-02 5 RIDDLE OF $1,800,000 AID FOR 'LOST' ARMY I^UOMINTANG leaders 1V in Singapore are mystified by an allegation that anti-Commun-ist Chinese organisations in Singapore and Bangkok "had decided to allocate $1,800,000 towards the maintenance of 6.000 Nationalist troops in Burma." The allegation was made by Burma at the United Nations General238 words
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Article65 1954-10-02 5 A Malay armed with a revolver held up an Indian shopkeeper in Yio Chu Kang Road Singapore, on Thursday evening and robbed him of a briefcase containing $98. a fountain pen and a wristwatch. The shopkeeper told the police he stopped his car on being hailed by the65 words
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Article, Illustration26 1954-10-02 5 After the golden jubilee THE REV. MOTHER St. John ifaptist. Superior of the Seremban Convent, who celebrated the Rolden anniversary of her religious order on Friday.26 words
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Article77 1954-10-02 5 UMITK. Fri. New 1 wren have been miliUr> other ;"n d <TT m n(s to the KmerNfahed Rewlattol tust pu-l-iurrt S l>rrn iv<vn «u«|wcte4 premises without a warrant and to stop vehicles on the road. The regulations also give police or any member of ihe military77 words
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Article37 1954-10-02 5 A thief broke into the labourers' quarters in Seletar, Singa- 1 pore, on Wednesday night and stole two gold chains and a pair of gold earrings worth I $300. belonging to an Indian i woman.37 words
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Article44 1954-10-02 5 A woman. Nk Mia Kia was charjsed in Singapore yesterclav with wilfully ill-treatine a 10-year-old Rirl, Lav Ah Kok, in a manner likely to cau.se her \:nnecpssarv suffcrine Nr pleaded not guilty. The case was postponed to Nov. 12 for hearing.44 words
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Article, Illustration21 1954-10-02 5 CORPORAL JOHN ELVIN and Charlir. who captured a terrorist in the Kedah jungle. Straits Times picture.21 words
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220 1954-10-02 5 SO HONOUR ROLL BEARS HJS NAME AIR DOG CHARLIE, who tracked down a Communist terrorist in Kedah. has won recognition for his exploit. Officially Known a s RAF. Police Dog No. 3504." Charlie I has had his name inscribed on the Roll of220 words
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Article49 1954-10-02 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Fri. Sidin bin Karto was fined $70 in the Police Court for trying to smuggle two cartons of cigarettes from Singapore into Johore. The cartons were found under a seat in the car he drove after he had denied hav<ne anything dutiable49 words
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Article201 1954-10-02 5 SCHOOLS BILL 'A PERILSTUDENTS rpHE Registration of Schools (Amend-J ment) Bill is "an im- minent peril" to Chinese education and culture and it will destroy the Nanyang University, Sin- gapore Chinese High School students say. They have issued a memorandum urgine overseas Chinese and others to join them in protesting201 words
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Article52 1954-10-02 5 A Singapore Traction Company bus conductor, who kept 10 c< nts fare for himself, was yesterday gaoled for .six months. Foon Yu Fatt pleaded guilty to misappropriating 10 cents, collected from a passenger on Aug 16. Two detectives, who \vre in I the bus, saw Foon commit52 words
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Article34 1954-10-02 5 JOHORE BAHRU. Fri— Lee Huw Yon. of Parit Sikom, was fined $300 in Pontian Sessions Court yesterday for beine in possession of four tahils of rice, a prohibited article, without a permit.34 words
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Advertisement38 1954-10-02 5 LADIFS 1 ANY TYPE OF tIV at $2 nly including Latest Cream Oil Cold Wave Style to suit you by Maria Our Hair Stylist. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Make your apt pointment NOW. I°BINSON'S AFFLES PLACE lES HAIRDRESSINC SALOON SINCAPORE.38 words
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Advertisement506 1954-10-02 5 Special LIMITED OFFER B^HMflaW ''^mKjBMBMBm~J^H| BHk .^Bfl 9nJH| vv KB H&. air ***^M *4E^^^ '^F^ 1 ji^jH -^ogt !M B^t sfrj a LANOLITE J\^lttMiV4 new lipstick A CHOICE OF FOUR BEAUTIFUL JEWELLED CASES EMERALDS aGssiL RUBIES j I SAPPHIRES DIAMONDS Stays on longer than any y >' lipstick you have506 words
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Miscellaneous675 1954-10-02 5 <.\KRI( X: Angin Bfrpei>an 1.45. 415 6.45. 9.30 Go For (Malay I— 3 15, 6.30. 9.15. Broke 9 a.m. ALHAMBRA: Tabu Malay 1 PAVILION: The Came 11. 1.30. 4, 6.45. 9.30. Panhandle Mutiny 1.30. 4. 6.30. 9.30. —9 am (Charity Show. Objective Burma 11 a.m. CAPITOL: Tnc Came Mutiny QUEEN'S:675 words
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Article59 1954-10-02 6 fin /minimum) MR <V MBS. LIM HAN LYE and Family Sincerely Thank Friends. Relative*, who Sent Wreaths and. ondolencea as well as those who I cut Their Cars at the Funeral of 'their Beloved Sixth Son Michael Llm Cheng Eng. They also Thank Doctors. Nurses and Staffs of Oeneral59 words
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Article22 1954-10-02 6 :n Worm $1* (minimum). v noi I.YS VADER meent net te becrijpen. Doe nlets :::mop niet. raadpleee eimhoudlng beloofci. n.x: mogeliis22 words
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Article157 1954-10-02 6 |t Wm4* till (minimum) ICKPI I Bar on Satur- lho irteal Rendezpr< Rljsttafel dr'nk. W PEDANT Every Day In v want to win 0 word pu/zle WATER hAMOUS the World over. An old yet still nigh tor i's Medical purposes I AGES OF THE WORLD A Modem Medium .uie-sldrd157 words
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801 1954-10-02 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Sat. Oct. 2, 1954 Control Of Rents It is an old Malayan complaint that a control imposed in the public interest usually fails because the public will not that it is enforced. Tl.e point is made again in a Federation report on rent control published for801 words
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Article326 1954-10-02 6 The general public of Singa- pore will not be happy over the I news that neither the Government nor the City Council will take over the Singapore Traction Company when its franchise expires next June. The City Council's refusal is understandable. Its heavy commitments in I326 words
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Article140 1954-10-02 6 The Federation's income tax gatherers, who have shown much more patience with defaulters than is good for the Treasury, have at last decided to get tough. After sending twelve reminders to each of five people without getting ai y response, the department went Ito the courts and then140 words
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Article1298 1954-10-02 6 THIS FOCAL POINT of SINGAPORE Malaysian Notebook rpHERE are certain points on the map known to the Naval strategist as focal points, the crossways of sea traffic round the world where the main sea lanes intersect The most notable that I can think of is Ouessant island off the coast1,298 words
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Article, Illustration762 1954-10-02 6 CYNICUS - by CYNICUS ¥T HAS been fairly generally recognised that rent control in the Federation broke down long ago. Partly it was because of loopholes in the ordinance, and partly because of the tenants' ignorance or unwillingness to go to the rent boards. The report pulished today762 words
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Advertisement664 1954-10-02 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. ,H, an minimum). September to Ni Cofley) a Son R:.lph a Hospital. Kuala Lumpur. READ To Daphne (Bllllei and Bertram Read on 30.9.54. at Bungsar Hospital k Daughter. Melanle Franres and a Sister for Angela and pher. SITI Uirs*, VACANT I hN (fa. rxlrn. i equired b- wpii664 words
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Advertisement84 1954-10-02 6 Now Foolproof Movie-Making with th. World's f* Most Amazing*!!* THIS famous "dream" camera takes the guesswork out of movie making, gives you perfect exposures without the nuisance of bulky exposure meters Secret is the am.izmg photoelectric "eye" a built-in governor coupled to both \r ,es ir a slide turret You84 words
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Advertisement148 1954-10-02 6 Music Lovers Add These New I'OIAWMUA Masterpieces to your collection Debussy Compositions Walter Cicsekmg CX 1 1 4' •V. Tales of HoHmin (Offenbach) )obm, Doria, Bovy, Bone. Pernet, etc L Opera Comique Chorus Orchestra cond by Cluytens CX I ISO 5: V* L'ArUsicnne Suite Not 1 2 (Biietl Li |olie148 words
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100 1954-10-02 7 IP SIKHS WHO GRABBED A WOMAN AND HER BABY ARE BOUND OVER B lf HE CAN'T KIDNAP HIS OWN CHILD KUALA LUMPUR Friday. M an kidnap his wife and child? This was P (r set today for Mr. B. V.100 words
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Article, Illustration135 1954-10-02 7 THE DANCING BRIDE AND HER MATRON OF HONOUR TWO OF SINGAPORE'S most talented young dancers. "Dorothy Amita and Rose I l'< i v i iii. made a charming picture outside St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday as bride and matron-of-honour respectively. *>iiice arriving in the Colony 18 months ago, Dorothy has taught135 words
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Article115 1954-10-02 7 PLANTERS TO BOSS: LET'S TALK KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. THE setting up of a joint consultative committee compiLsing of Incorporated Society of Planters' nominees and Tentative of employers. Ls urged in the latest issue of the ys journal published today. We see nothing unreasonable in this de-sire to establish incry whereby115 words
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Article23 1954-10-02 7 Mr G. E. N. Oehlers. SpeakIgnate of the new Sinre Legislative Assembly. lected house No. 172. Pleasant, as his official nee.23 words
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199 1954-10-02 7 Now they actually ask for new taxes ANEW protest has been raised against the Federation Government's recent import tax schedule— only this time the complaint is that there should be more taxes. The Rubber Goods Manufacturers Association of the Federation said yesterday that the new list of dutiable goods should199 words
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Article38 1954-10-02 7 About $600 worth of Jewellery was stolen from the house of a Malay woman In Lorong Tai Seng. Singapore, on Thursday night. The thief forced open a window to get Into the house.38 words
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Article26 1954-10-02 7 Civilians won the Lim Kirn Liang challenge trophy from the Combined Services in the 1954 amateur dance competition at Raffles Hotel, Singanore, last night26 words
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Article63 1954-10-02 7 First hangover 2 weeks I I two weeks' gaol in de:lt. Anpu who was found sleepn the pavement of a shop Joo Chiat Road, told the court that was the first time t drunk. His friends had invited him to a drink and lie had just "one too many." When63 words
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Article22 1954-10-02 7 The Raja Muda of Selangor. Tengku Abdul Aziz Shah, arrived In Singapore from Hong Kong yesterday after a twoweek holiday.22 words
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Article239 1954-10-02 7 SLUMP: CLOTH MAN OWES $55,000 BANKRUPT told the Chief Justice, Sir Charles Murray-Aynsley. in the Singapore High Court yesterday that some of his account books were eaten by white ants while others were lost during his absence in Penang. He was E. S. Mohameci239 words
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Article143 1954-10-02 7 'Lost girl was swept into creek POLICE ir.ve.stigu.tr' the disappearance of a three-year-old girl. Chew Slew Yok lias Ah Moi. found her boc".y in a creek in French Rond area, a Sineaoore •■nie.st was told yesterday. Chan Boey Chiang said she had left her daughter outsi.ie a shop in French143 words
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Article23 1954-10-02 7 Inche Ahmad bin A.J. a Grade One serang of the Sinpapore Fisheries Departmer f has been awarded the Imperial Service Medal.23 words
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Article, Illustration21 1954-10-02 7 MR. FEODOR P. DOLYA. Soviet Ambassador to Siam, and Mrs. Dolya in their hotel last night. Straits Times picture.21 words
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248 1954-10-02 7 SINGAPORE had two P significant medical achievements last year the lowest death rate on! record (10.31 per 1,000 of the population) and a further drop in the infant mortality rate (67.4 ocr 1,000). Recorded deaths from malaria and unspecified fever dropped from248 words
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Article52 1954-10-02 7 Eight ot the 20 Malayans who went by the Santhia en a holiday trip to Japan, will return in a week by the Star Alcyone. The others will come by the first available ship, said an official of Islay Kerr and Company, local agents for52 words
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Article55 1954-10-02 7 JOHORE BAHRU. Fri— A fun fair in aid of St Christopher's Church, johore Bahru. will be held on Oct 9 at the Public English School. Jalan Lumba Kuda. The tair will open at 3 am. and will close at 11 P-m. It will include a55 words
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156 1954-10-02 7 Singapore's 'nice'— Soviet diplomat SINGAPORE is a nice place. a Russian diplomat and his wife agreed after a four-and-a-half hour shopping sprcr in the city yesterday. The couple are Mr. Feodor P. Dolya. Soviet Ambassador to Siam, and Mrs. Dolya. who are on their way to Russia from Bangkok for156 words
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Article121 1954-10-02 7 THE RIDDLE OF THE CUP THE POLICE LOST SEREMBAN. Fri. A JEWELLER, in Kuala Lumpur, has solved the Mystery of the Missing Cup case for the police. He told the Seremban police that the Strahan Cup, which was reported missing' on Sunday, was in his custody. A policeman the121 words
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Article47 1954-10-02 7 Singapore Chincsp YMC.A.'s sixth annual membership and finance campaign opens with a tot -party at the association premises, Selegie Road, at 4 p.m. today. Target for the campaign, which will end on Nov. 2, is i 3.000 members and a minimum of $30,000.47 words
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237 1954-10-02 7 ASSURANCES were Riven yesterday that people, would develop no alarming symptoms or even notice; the slightest different in taste after the fluorination of Singapore's water supply. The Chief Dental Officer, Mr. Ml Gittens. said there h.nci never been evidence of ill effects on health237 words
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160 1954-10-02 7 T.U.C. WILL TRY TO HELP END STRIKE tfULLSCALE talks to 1 end the 21-day old strike at the Malayan Textile- Mills, Singapore, will bcKin early next week. A seven-man committee appointed by the Singapore Trades Union Congre help in the negotiations. Thi committee met la-st nif;hi to consider a letter160 words
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Advertisement87 1954-10-02 7 flidsect -r NON staining INSECTICIOS Rtoo. I DOT. <W kill. > i 4 AuAe to do it! Co., Ltd., Singapore Federation fly World's Most Experienced Airline to EUROPE I !from BANGKOK MONDAYS, TUESDAYS. THURSDAYS, SATURDAYS M Call your Travel A-ent or Phone 2412 W NttJd Co., LUL, 1 ieeM BWg.,87 words
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Advertisement115 1954-10-02 7 New Shipment Arrived gy THE WATCH THE WORLD HAS LfAkNCD TO TRUST So«ed»yyoullcv«. or SINGAPORE PRICES Stainless Steel $220 00 iSt.nnlm Steel Calendar $260.00 Cold Top SS lack 5270 00lCold Top Calendar FEDERATION PRICES PLUS TAX sole Agents, B. P. de SUVA LTD. (Incorpora'ea In Singapore) Singapore Colombo Penan*. Associate115 words
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Miscellaneous149 1954-10-02 7 The Weather MINIMI M IK.MI'KKATI RE (7 30 I m on Sept. 30 to 7.30 am. on Oct. 1 p Singapore 74 degrees. Penang 12. Kota Bahru 73. Kuala Lumpur 71. Ipoh 71, Kuantan 70. MAXIMIM TEMPERATURE (7.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. on Oct. II Singapore 85, Penang 85 Kota149 words
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223 1954-10-02 8 THIS WAS SOCIAL WELFARE'S ADVICE, DEFENDANT CLAIMS CAUSING MORE HARM THAN GOOD: JUDGE KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. A KUALA LUMPUR Magistrate said today that i a man's statement was true the Social Welfar* Department appeared to be causing more troubh223 words
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Article, Illustration102 1954-10-02 8 /^URVACEOIS and attractive V Miss Lam Ying Vmt. Mandarin film star in Hons Kong, who arrived in Singapore yesterday in the Victoria for a month's holiday here. Shr will visit local Malay film studios and then tour the Federation. At 26, she is still looking102 words
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150 1954-10-02 8 AFTER removing unlawful'y four rolls of roofing sheets from a hospital construction site in Kandang Kerbau. Singapore, to the stairways of a club-house in Farrer Park, Toh Chwee Kan, 28. came back for more and was caught by two constables. Toh. who had by150 words
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Article72 1954-10-02 8 The Singapore City Council Is building drains along the etrrtch of River VaHey Road which was flooded after neavy rain on Thursday, a city official said yesterday. It is also proposed to raise the level of the road after the drainage work has been completed.72 words
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Article41 1954-10-02 8 A Singapore Sea Cadet. Salleh bin Ahmad, is on his way home after having completed training in England Hp arrives in the Eumaneus on Oct. 10. Cadet Salleh gained his First Gunner's badge at the Naval Training School, Portsmouth.41 words
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Article26 1954-10-02 8 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. -The headquarters of the Incorporated Society of Planters here will be closed from Oct. 2 to 11 for a staff holiday26 words
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229 1954-10-02 8 He meets Dr. Lin today WE shall certainly co-operate with the Nanyang University when it is established even though we might have doubts as to whether it is really needed," the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Malaya, Sir Sydney Came said yesterday. He was229 words
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Article78 1954-10-02 8 World tour offers still open REGISTRATION for the four Singapore Chines* V.MC.A. world and European tours which closed yesterday has been extended to the end of this month. Ten people have already registered. The tours, for members and their families, are being planned In connection wth thf World Alliance V.MC.A.78 words
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Article27 1954-10-02 8 Mr. Edward J. Conlon has assumed duties as Director of the United States Information Service in Singapore. He is also actine Director, USIS Malaya.27 words
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199 1954-10-02 8 MANY f.sh imported for the Singapore Van Kleef Aquarium have died in the tanks, and more are expected to die before they become properly acclimatised. But this is nothing to be alarmed about, according to Mr. W. Irving Watson. City Architect, whose199 words
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203 1954-10-02 8 ABDOL ABAS sailed to Singapore from Kuching in a motor tongkang, illegally disembarked at the mouth of the Singapore River and for two weeks roamed the city without any trouble. But on the 15th day, when he ppplied for a job203 words
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Article149 1954-10-02 8 IT'S ALL CHANGE HERE FOR PHONES NOTICES are now going out to all Singapore telephone subscribers, advising them that their agreements with the Oriental Telephone and Electric Co., will terminate on December 31. But they can sign new agreements with the Singapore Telephone Board which will take over on January149 words
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Article34 1954-10-02 8 KLUANG Fri. To celebrate Gandhis birthday, a public meeting will be held at the Indian Association. Kluang, at 5.30 p.m. tomorrow. Speeches in Tamil and Malayalam will be given.34 words
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Advertisement239 1954-10-02 8 SURFthe new imaffk POWDER l^^^^^a "J washing product! 1 \A There's nothing to beat Surf for sensational I I 1 washing results. It gives you mountains of hard-working 1 |V m A .^fl suds Even garments that you thought were clean before wiM jd -'r^^. rn^fl sparkle after a wash239 words
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Advertisement71 1954-10-02 8 i COMBINATION BED SPRINGS W^*.' scientifically ens. support where really sary. Available in 3ft 3 ft. 6mi if and 5 ft widths. Length 6 ft 2 ins i_y sturdy wooden legs I dent square mesh mattress. Available in 3 INNER SPRING {/l/, MATTRESSES lia^r^-^ (StMsnnsk.J A "must" in every household.71 words
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Miscellaneous309 1954-10-02 8 Straits Times Crossword ArROSS (5-2-5). 1. Death the just reward? (3, 5, 2, 15. Constellation or particle of mat. 3 1. ter <si. 9. No .start for an nlr piu«age (7). 16. Birds help to make refugees 10. A mountain sickness? (7k eager 12. Chief part of the sea i4>.309 words
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Article, Illustration1542 1954-10-02 9 Keppel's first voyage to Labuan IN the winter of 1847 Captain Keppel, after whom Singapore's "inner is named, took command of the forty gun ship Meander. His was a mission that delighted him. Aboard the ship, Her Majesty's first Governor of Labuan, Sir James Brooke, was sailing with Mr. Napier,kind permission of Raffles Library - 1,542 words
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Advertisement93 1954-10-02 9 You Sc f more fr your money and t«f for your beauty L crrrc^ rw Hn^crt.p. I ,he MUtiN SPILLPRUF bottle -EX smooth, crcmy P s „ck thit never I j k"« P" nf hjTEX tarkcr fc DUOFOLD The pen with the big ink capacity tfj j I plified fill-93 words
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Advertisement546 1954-10-02 9 r-i Singapore Kuala Lumpur Ipoh Resideots ATTENTION PLEASE! Vtt offer spe- H^f^B B *^RP^j^ s^| clal Compett- IB WW n ft I I A %■< gi j, live Loir Hire II 'j J L'^^ J W'M Purchase InßAflßnßfesl v%nSr A*'' Terms to suit fIH H ?^l J <:,§,. everyor.e. NO546 words
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Miscellaneous164 1954-10-02 9 Sltvrlavk Ualntos Ovvr la Cornwall '^'-^Jfjf "V/'wcu'dE TOO XvOU'LL WELL "I RATHER N MEAHWHILE, AT PEHDEHNCK. CASTLE B >D U CONFOUWEP JMARRy WANTED TO AW- OVERLOOKING THE CORN&H COAST... I J^ THE HACP WCT WAS \\h ps. RICH! HER. j WAV! BUT OH OHE f FA6CINATIHQ PERCY. I"s3ftfll1 "53ftfll COHDITIOSl!164 words
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165 1954-10-02 10 I PRELIMINARY trade figures for August show that I in that month there was a favourable merchandise balance of $3.8 million. Imports for the month, including parcel post, amount to $267.9 million and exports, including ships' stores, bunkers ;>nd parcel post total $271.7 million. In165 words
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Article170 1954-10-02 10 BROKERS REPORT The Malayrn Share Brokers" Association reported "On the local share market industrials anc. tins continued dull and irregular. Improved bids in rubbers resulted in ihr> general marking up but business was restrlctud due to the absence n' sellers. Taxable loans were marked up to show gross redenptlon yields170 words
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Article182 1954-10-02 10 October first grade ru'toer t>uyers f.o.b. closed in Singapore yesterday at 71 7 8 cents a lb., unchanged on Thursday and the closing tone wus barely steady. The price opened *>t 72 u cents' but fluctuated between that price and 72 7 16 cents on profit-taking. There was182 words
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Article168 1954-10-02 10 CINOAPORE members of the Malayan Share Brokers' Association revised the following prices at their 4 p.m. meeting yesterday- Frd Dispensary TO H'knnc A: S'hni Bank iH'kons rfg i »0i 00 Ord» 1.92 Ord* 23 5 British In»ur 25.75 Ord*. 12 SS minim. Ampat 9 d.rndf nans 6 8168 words
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Article87 1954-10-02 10 Singapore hlnese Prod,,., rh..ng<- nofin pri'Ps a Copra: October $3j J sellers. November 1 1 sellers. changed; 15.V-.. selii steady with 15 tons ported for white peppi for black; all varle- tok white $220, Sara Lamport bl.i< k H.( .B Ltd 1 1— In oil. $53 If <87 words
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Article50 1954-10-02 10 The MHayati K I changes In It -Vmß yesterda\ Canada: buying 31' OD. 32 90 f bills. 32 516 trarii hi T.T. or O n 31 On ihi Hong Kons ye trrdny was quoted i 5.88 for T.T. Starling was quoted one tael nt 2 nM „t j50 words
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266 1954-10-02 10 WEEKLY RUBBER REPORT Increased demand—a steady advance- THERE has definitely been an Increased demund (or rubb+r thl* v.eek and subject to minor flurti''tions. prices have steadily *dvanc*l. gaining over two cents Curing tht prriod. says the weekly rubber report of Holiday Cutler. Bath Co Ltd. The Continent. Australia and Japan266 words
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Advertisement203 1954-10-02 10 NOTICE MR TOH AM CHB bM left OUI employment as from WUl Krptember )9.=)4 and eMMl to rrpresent us lr «ny way whatsoever or to colleci monies on our behalf. Dated 30th September, 1954. MITCHE1.L COTTS AND CO i FAR EAST) LTD AS BUYING AGENTS, ronfiniirj-H and shippers with a203 words
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Advertisement343 1954-10-02 10 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS TEMPORARY CLERKS in Police i-ii-Ki Forces. Salary will be as laid down in Appendix "A" to Service Circular No. 7 of 1953 according to iid qualification^ with C.O.L.A. ni current rates. Qualifications: Federal Citizen... who have passed Standard VIII Enßlish School. Successful applicants will be required I to343 words
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Advertisement430 1954-10-02 10 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS MUNICIPALITY OF GEORGE TOWN, PENANG I APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT ENGINEER. Applications are Invited for the above post In the Municipal Engineer's Department. 2. Applicants must be British 1 subjects or Federal Citizens preferi ably between the ages of 25 and 35 years. 3. The minimum qualification requirements will430 words
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Advertisement754 1954-10-02 10 NOTICES KAMUNTING TIN DREDGING, LIMITED (Incorporated in England) Cabled advice has been received that at the Annual Oeneral Meeting 1 of the abovenamed Company to be held In London on the 18th November. 1954, the Directors will i recommend the payment of a Final Dividend of seven and a half754 words
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Advertisement616 1954-10-02 10 NOTICES MALAYAN PRODUCERS, LIMITED Notice Is hereby given that a second interim dividend of 2 r less 30% Income Tax In respect of the year ending 31st December, 1954 will be paid on 11th October. 1954 to Shareholders on the Register on 4th October, 1954. Notice Is aUo hereby given616 words
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Advertisement537 1954-10-02 10 MALACCA MUNICIPALITY SUPPLIES FOR 1955 Tenders are invited for the supply and delhery of the following materials and services: (a) Fuel, Lubricants and AntiMalarial Oil (b) Asphalt and Emulsion io Road Metal and Sand (d) Building Materials <c) Tools if) Sundries ig» Water Treatment Chemicals (ht Firewood ii i Uniforms.537 words
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Advertisement273 1954-10-02 10 OFFICIAL PRICE, ■DIGAHMS, Oct TIN (down RCRRKK: 71 lb, f unchanged > SINGAPORE RED FUNHEL HEAP ENC MOH'SS CO., LT SOON BEE STEAMSHIP CO., <a> LTD; 33/:*s, Teluk Aver Stn-H Plhml 331 18. V Passenger Freight-Servic SAILINGS TO DJAKARTA A CHKRIBON— I ORTNN HH SERVU I W m.T. "G-ng Senf"273 words
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Advertisement1009 1954-10-02 11 MANSFIELD tfc CO., LTD. *J g| n Singapore) T BLUE FUNNEL LINE Dept. <■■ ports to load orvi dischorne coroo 00L GLASGOW, LONDON, ft CONTINENTAL VortS i*lLlH» Duo Soils P. Sham Penong 0 13/14 Oet S Oct 7 G 33/34 Oct S Oct 7 Oct 3 Oct Oct 7 Oct1,009 words
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Advertisement1235 1954-10-02 11 EAST ASIATIC LINES SAILINGS TO CONTINENT/SCANDINAVIA For Aden, Port Said, Genoa, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Gdynia, Copenhagen, Gothenburg ft Oslo S'pora P. Sham Penong "KINA" G 31 32/Soll 2 Oet IT hr ■x) "MEONIA" 5/ 6 Oct "MONGOLIA" 14/19 Oct 13/13 Oct 11/12 Oct **<) "LALANDIA" 23/28 Oct 29/29 Oct 10/311,235 words
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Advertisement1106 1954-10-02 11 building THE BEN LINE STEAMERS LTD. Tt 2 l 3J> r SINGAPORE (Incorporoted in tht Lmtad Kingdom) j UMj SAILINGS TO U.K. ond CONTINENTAL PORTS S'por* P. Shorn Penang Benmhor for Liverpoo!, Dublin, Rofterilam, Homburg In Port Benl.rn.nd for Genoo, Avonmouth, t London, Antwerp G. 8/ 9 3 Oct 4/1,106 words
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Advertisement1129 1954-10-02 11 McALISTER 4c CO., LTD. TEL: No. 2*361 ELLERMAN tft BUCKNALL I KLAVENESS LINE LONDON, HAVRE, ROTTERDAM, LOS ANGCLES, SAN FRANCISCO, HAMBURG ft HULL. PORTLAND, SEATTLE ft VANCOUVER and for US A North Atlantic Ports Accepting cargo for Central ft South aivi Canada via Colombo American Ports CITY OF MANCHESTER FRANC.SV.LLE1,129 words
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245 1954-10-02 12 rIVE local lads chance in mining." says "Andy." Local youths in Singapore and the Federation have every chance to become shift engineers and dredge masters. All that is required is a willingness to serve an apprenticeship f,r five years as a fitter and at245 words
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Letter, Illustration269 1954-10-02 12 FOR decades the real chera of Malaya have been the Normal-trained. Whatevei may be said now aboir inadequacy ol .such training, these teachers have turned on-, students of the highest calibre. I many of whom have gone on to the university and received honours degree.-..269 words
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Article213 1954-10-02 12 BARBARISM I WAS shocked at the brutal murder of an innocent 15--yrar-old lad by three (uncle killers. It was birbarism. Parents must not hesitate to aid in eradicating terrorism NOW. ARTHUR CHEW. Singapore. WHAT S THE KITTY.- 1 IT is about 18 months since collections were made213 words
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221 1954-10-02 12 MY APPREHENSION at present, is that our secondary schools might be turned overnight into institutions for the elite, for those who can afford an expensive education for their children. If this should happen, in time we may expect the professions and the administrative221 words
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Article48 1954-10-02 12 rE Federation Government is busy recruiting former j British soldiers as police lieuti enants. This will cost the Govern- ment a lot, as Europeans have to be paid more. Why not recruit former soldiers of the Malay Regiment and other such Asians? SHAMSL'DIN HI. Kuala Lumpur.48 words
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Article42 1954-10-02 12 MR. Holloways frankness has certainly "cleared the air". The only solution is to cease employing Army personels' wives and give the Jobs to local people. Give the locals a chance; they deserve it and need it. TAXPAYER. Ipoh.42 words
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Article155 1954-10-02 12 The policy on Chinese schools I ALL in Singapore who have the interest of the Colony at heart will welcome the Government's intention to reorientate its policy towards Chinese schools— to give more {financial ala and encourage ment for their growth. Singapore's educational policy underwent t*o major changes after the155 words
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Article, Illustration270 1954-10-02 12 I rpHE Federation of Malaya Agreement was made without Chinese participation, and was welcomed by a hartal. If there are clauses in it which the UMNO-MCA do not like they should say what they are. This is an internal affair. If the270 words
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Article92 1954-10-02 12 LET THEM PRACTISE IN MALAYA I'nr, iiuvnt' vi laA-pajrri that Indian doctors be i packed off to India on the next boat after the completion of their three-year contract Is lamentable. Does "Tax-payer" realise I that about ninety per cent of the rural population of Malaya i are bein? treated92 words
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217 1954-10-02 12 I ADMIRE "Z.A.'s" fervid patriotism but I cannot help but deplore the consequences resultinß from a nation speaking nothing but Malay, with Malay traffic signs Malay films (culture?) and Malay officialese. Since the English language is the nearest approach to a universal tongue,217 words
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Article128 1954-10-02 12 SERVICE WIFE REPLIES I AM one of the service wives who earns so called pin money" which to us is essential. My husbands yearly taxable pay is $8,400 on which he pays $744 tax. This would be even greater if we did not have a child and128 words
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Article132 1954-10-02 12 Seamen still 'milked IT is evident to that the Government has not the foggiest notion that the number of boarders in these Infamous seamen's lodging houses are only a very small minority of the total number of seamen In the clutches of these rapacious lodging house keepers. Still ana all.132 words
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Article, Illustration88 1954-10-02 12 The bus which never arrives rpHE one-way traffic system X along Victoria Street In Singapore has been in operation for over a year yet one can still find S. T. C. "request stop" signs on the wrong side of the road. I refer especially to the one just outside the88 words
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Article159 1954-10-02 12 COULD Mr. Turner, the Deputy Commissioner for Labour, say what publicity was given to the land settlement scheme at Telok Gedong, and on what terms was the land offered to Indians? A few weeks ago, his chief, Mr. Oakeley, said that one of the most important159 words
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Article149 1954-10-02 12 Two died for noble cause I WOULD like to congratulate the anonymous European lady who so generously raised money to buy gifts for the widows of the two Indian tindals murdered by bandits on the Dovenby Estate. Sungei Siput As an Indian I am .ushami 1 of my fellow-countrymen who149 words
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Article165 1954-10-02 12 r reply to "Wonderln*V letter referring to conditions in Singapore gaols, prison discipline is the strong inn of prison administration, and cannot be neglected. As it U, both in Changl ana Dutram gaols, things have been running very smoothly especially in Outram. There are no165 words
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Article189 1954-10-02 12 Politics ban and Malay officials UNDER thi the 'No Polltl i you report Tengk i Rahman. UMNO i having said that "ali fj ment servants he in UMNO should ,i* serving the organisat. ever the consequent »U| J "there was the dam IW i organisation bcomn mist". Will the Tenpku189 words
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Article, Illustration50 1954-10-02 12 rpHE inhabitant.-, i J. Farm die wiitor Many of tl. loft open and ung Cj become death tr:i children. Recently I fell into one, bul survived. The author: 1 A a law or regu guard or death traps. yUsoH k I I'," Singapore. i»m ma50 words
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Advertisement55 1954-10-02 12 For a lovelier \<>u r "^jjjjjjH|y BOußjol~^^M^^fe |H m 9 |H tf Is? j^m^KV^B JF BEAUTY PREPARATIONS In BOURJOIS DISTRIBUTORS GRAFTON LABORATORIES LIMITED, SINGAPC POPPY DAY NEEDS EVERY CENT YOU CAN SPARE see Monday's Straits Times for full details of the GREAT SPORTS EVENTS Space kindly donated by W4.10-I lir\<55 words
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410 1954-10-02 13 EPSOM JEEP - JEEP'S STAR THREE Twinkle Toes Cash Cheque Canterbury Bell] By EPSOM JEEP JOSKER II IF THERE IS RAIN lyiTH only 7 9 to carry TT and with Athol Mulley in the saddle, Cinder's Prince looks a uood bet in the Class 1, Div.410 words
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Article1210 1954-10-02 13 COME proaiMßt Mwcoasin an en?»ced lo Rare On? and two I ularly like are Hunter's Call and Flying East. Hunter's CaU urn; my i\eii in tndtng up gallop on Thnr^rnlnp when he pared DisUib'itnr over Hf. In 37 4 Flvi;.: too, h.is pill in sUM1,210 words
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Article52 1954-10-02 13 BARRING any rain the going at Ipnh today will be good. The following horses have hepn scratched from all encagements: Euphrates. Pedometer. Quirksilver, Geifanc Star. Straight On. U lull- Carnation. Padi Field, 'Quick Profit. Riik Morning and Gallant Scot. K irlmi Malaya will broadcast commentaries on all right52 words
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Article1126 1954-10-02 13 Today 's Race Card ACCEPTORS and probable Jotfkeys for today's races at Ipoh. first day of the Perak Turf Club's October (Gold Vase) Meeting, are given below. Treble Tote will be held on Races Four. Six and Seven. Big Sweep will be drawn on Race Eight. Race 1—2.15: Class 3,1,126 words
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Article407 1954-10-02 13 YAP PUAY BENO was champion swimmer at St. Patrick's seventh annual swimming carnival held at the Chinese pool yesterday The run-ner-up was Koh Wee Chye. In the "B" division Tan Im Choon was champion and Benny Tan second. "C" division champion »a.i Tar. Slew Kee407 words
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Article154 1954-10-02 13 EPSOM JEEP CALL BOY POINTER Race 1 2.15. BABY CHRIS Hnnter's Call II Flying East HI'LA Hi 1 Baby Chria Hunter* Call Ht'NTER'S CALL Baby Chria Uevellng Rare 2 2.45. TWINKLE TOES Sugar Bush Big Hit WINDY CORNER Sugar Bush Red Hat SI (iAR BLSH Red Hat154 words
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Advertisement433 1954-10-02 13 I H lf\iri V Cotntortablc longer 1 II if 11 lasting, ttyled chairs. known all over Hie Sola Agents: LIM TECK LEE Co. Ltd. SingaDoi*. Kuala Lumpur, Penang Hongkong. Indonciij Thailand LIQUID t cleans ait white shoes lp DOES NOT RUB OFF JOSEPH PICKERING SONS LTD SHEFFIELD. E J >?l»"d433 words
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388 1954-10-02 14 Reply please— SBA cables Joo Seang BAM APPROVAL FOR EXHIBITION AWAITED SINGAPORE Badminton Association last 'night sent a telegram to Mr. Heah Joo Seang, president of the Badminton Association of Malaya, asking for a reply to Singapore's application to hold an exhibition in November in which leading overseas men and388 words
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Article70 1954-10-02 14 The Singapore Amateur Football A&>oclaUon will run a course for referees at the Jalan Be&ar headquarters starting on Monday. The fortnight course will include classes every night at 7.15 from Monday to Friday and then again from Oct. 11 to 15. The 17 laws will be covered70 words
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Article229 1954-10-02 14 SINGAPORE Recreation Club cleared a hurdle, rather awkwardly, yesterday when they beat G.H.Q. FARELF 2-0 in a S.H.A. first division league fixture on the padang. G.H.Q. had cost the Recs the senior title last season with a surprise win and though Recs made amends229 words
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Article84 1954-10-02 14 ARMY Depot Police won their third soccer championship when they beat District Signals 2 o in the Army league final at Friendly Hill ground yesterday Both goals were scored In the seI cond half of the game, by Ismail I Ahmad and Ali Samajan. Army84 words
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282 1954-10-02 14 THE MALAYAN ?olt champion Wing Commander C. R. Beamish added the Far East Air Force Golfing Society championship to his string of titles when he beat W Cdr Scott by four and three in the final at the R.S.G C, yesterday. Beamish Is282 words
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Article37 1954-10-02 14 Alexandra Brickworks beat Singapore Traction Company Reserves 4-1 In the SBHFA Junior KO. Cup match on the 8 T.C. ground yesterday. Hamld (2). Makrof and Hasiani scored for Brickworks and Alt for! S.T.C.37 words
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Article193 1954-10-02 14 SINGAPORE Engineer Regiment scored their sixth successive rugger victory yesterday when they beat Singapore Cricket Club "B" by six points i a try and a penalty) to nil on the padang. Sappers. Melding four players who have figured In Services trials in England, had the better193 words
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Article45 1954-10-02 14 LONDON, Frl. Results of Football Association leasue matches played yesterday were' THIRD DIVISION (SOI Til) Ley ton l Coventry 0 1 Newport 2 Aldershot 1 L Northampton 0 Watford 1 IWalsall l Bristol 3 THIRD DIVISION (NORTH) I Scunthorpe l Wrexham 045 words
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Article173 1954-10-02 14 CINOAPORE Chinese FA. holders of the SAFA Community League title scored their second stralgnt win In the competition when they trounced Stnßapore Indian PA 6-0 at Jalan Besar Stadium last night. Chinese led 2-0 at half time with goals by Hee Jong (fourth minute) and Boon173 words
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Article221 1954-10-02 14 POLICE I. VESTERDAYb v. ditions wrr' much mom in fa\ fenders than fo even then thcrr many mLs-sed ci padang Ramo m neat Singapore Cl 4-1 in a Div 1 ho< Club were not i played as the scop. least two Police first half,221 words
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248 1954-10-02 14 I^HREE penalties cost Royal Navy their their rugger match against the Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force Combined on the Terror ground yesterday, which the airmen won by 12 points ia try and three penalties to nve ta goali. The airmen248 words
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Advertisement769 1954-10-02 14 ACCOMMODATION VACANT I 2« Word, *S (Min.)— Box SO el*, txlra. AVAILABLE furnished D/room. M.S. share Lounge, Kitchen with Oaf. Fridge Spacious Oarden. Quiet Locality Very Central. Approved Services 12 Barker Road. FURNISHED ACCOMMODATION Katong Area Cooking Facilities Refrigerator etc. suit Service Couple •160 per month. Apply 15 Karikal Road.769 words
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Advertisement67 1954-10-02 14 RELIABLE SWISS WATCHES /rst^t£ $25 W aftel Sale \f tC Co//yer Quay S/'nyopore Write fur illustrated catal NEW FLATS! Cash Prices from $12,950 SEIF- CONTAINED with 2 BEDROOMS. Hall. Balcony, Kiuhen, B and MODERN SANITATION, etc Flats can be inspected at Quiet Healthy City Centre Tessensohn Road (near New World67 words
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Page 14 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous213 1954-10-02 14 TODAY RIOGKK S.C.C. v R.E.M.E.. padang IWCdr. Slanl.urvi; R.N. Kranji v Singapore Engineer Krcl Naval Base IC'dr. J. Dow); RAF (hanci Police, Chanel (Sgt. RutlerDavixl SHB Rees. v Royal Signals, KrppH Road (D. Batty). Sill TH JOHORE v BOD (RAOC), J. Bahru ICapt. s Kellett) R A. Blakang Mali v213 words
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