The Straits Times, 15 October 1954
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Title Section14 1954-10-15 1 The Straits Times New**** Estd. 1845 SINGAPORE, ID W OCTOBER 15, 1954. 15 CENTS14 words
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Article, Illustration212 1954-10-15 1 CKERS shout down a return -to- work call BUSMEN refuse to accept new timetables Einston calls a ecial Cabinet mxVEST OUTLOOK SINCE 1926 LONDON, Thursday. (HILL today called an emergency Cabinet meetrom the Minister of Labour, Sir Walter Monckton, .rikes which now involve 30,000 men and are212 words
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798 1954-10-15 1 27 at a weird ceremony sent to prison TWENTY-SEVEN of 31 men arrested at a triad society initiation ceremony in Singapore were sent to gaol yesterday for five months. They had admitted attending the ceremony and being members of an unlawful society, Ang Bin Huay. All the 31 accused pleaded798 words
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Article52 1954-10-15 1 MANILA. Thurs. Amado Manlapaz blames the Manila police for his career of crime. •Had I been arrested earlier. would have had the chance t<> commit so many crimes," he told the Rizal Court of First Instance. Tin- judge sentenced Maneight years" gaol for a52 words
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Article, Illustration478 1954-10-15 1 Aga Khan decides to quit the turf yHE Aga Khan, one of the biggest racehorse owners in Britain and certainly one of the world's most successful breeders, has decided to retire from the turf at the end of the present English season He is reported to have made the decision478 words
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Article27 1954-10-15 1 LAUSANNE, Thurs.— Former Queen Narrlman of Egypt flew here yesterday to visit a leading gynaecologist, Professor Rochat. She is reported to be very ill— U.P.UP - 27 words
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Article163 1954-10-15 1 SAIGON, Thurs. THE Vietnam Prime Minister, Mr. Ngo Dinh Diem, has I now accepted the .suKgestion of i Bao Dai, Head of State, that hr should widen hi.s cabinet to end a month-old political authoritative sources ■aid hrre today. Earlier this week M.\ Diem refused Bao163 words
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Article, Illustration19 1954-10-15 1 HE JOINED CHASE THE RANSACKED ALMEIRAH AH PENG KEE SWEE What uere the thugs looking for?19 words
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351 1954-10-15 1 AMAH ROUTS 2 ARMED THUGS: 'Jolly good show' sags her boss A SLIM, middle-aged amah yesterday foiled two armed men who broke into a Singapore lawyer's bouse in Thomson Road. Although guarded at pistol-point. Lei Ah Peng escaped from the house and called for help, forcing the robbers to flee.351 words
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Article34 1954-10-15 1 NEW DELHI. Thurs.— The Chinese Ambassador to India. Yuan Chung Hslen. has left New Delhi for Peking to prepare for the visit next week of the Indian Prime Minister. Mr. Nehru Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article24 1954-10-15 1 LONDON. Thurs— The new Philippines ambassador to Britain, Mr. Leon Guerrero, presented hi.s credentials to Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace yesterday.— U.P.UP - 24 words
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115 1954-10-15 1 CHICAGO, Thursday. SIR ALEXANDER GRANTHAM, Governor of Hong Kong, last night reported the loss of a suitcase containing valuable furs and jewellery. Sir Alexander told police that the suitcase apparently Iced out of a taxi in which nd Lady Orantham rode the Illinois CentralAP - 115 words
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Article31 1954-10-15 1 An active market yesterday sent the rubber price In Singapore up by another l's cents a lb. with October first grade buyers f.o.b. closing at 78 J cents.31 words
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Article31 1954-10-15 1 SEOUL, Thurs— President Syngman Rhee has issued a special directive to step up anti-Japanese as well as antiCommunist teaching at all levels of South Korea's school iystem.— A.P.AP - 31 words
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Article227 1954-10-15 1 Boy foils 3 temple robbers A 12-YEAR-OLD boy, Sim Benp Seng, fought free from the ?rasp of throe robbers in a temple yesterday evening and called for help. This led to a nectic chase and arrest of a man. According to the police. a toy pistol and a pair of227 words
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Article42 1954-10-15 1 OTTAWA. Thurs— Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald. Commissioner General for South-East Asia left for Britain by plane late today after a month's holiday here He flew to Montreal where he was to board another plane tonight for London —Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article65 1954-10-15 1 pOSTAL ORDERS cf the required denominations are now available throughout Malaya for The Malayan Monthly's $20,000 Must-Be-Won Word Puzzle Content •C". Entries are already flowing in, although the contest doty not close until Oct 21. Don't wait until the la.st minute. Get your entry and65 words
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Article33 1954-10-15 1 Thong Chee Seng, aged 16, of Tanjong Pagar Road was admitted to the Singapore General Hospital last night with stab woutids in his back. His condition was reported to be Mnoua.33 words
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Article17 1954-10-15 1 HOLLYWOOD, Thurs Film star James Mason announced today that he Is quitting movie acting.— UPUP - 17 words
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Article326 1954-10-15 1 2 die in axe and poison drama pOLICE, answering a telephone call from a blind man, rushed to a house in Manasseh Lane, Singapore, yesterday morning and found a woman axed on the head and a man cut in the throat and stabbed thrice in the stomach. Both died on326 words
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Article39 1954-10-15 1 HtKMOSA: CHINA CABLLS IN. M U YORK Thury hmrvc (iiivrrnmrnt de<:Uri-(| in rablc to I V tnidv public lod.iv nm "liberation" of PmNH Wtm matter of CMm'i mtrrnal a(Tair> and no toreiga imttntwtUmm «ni be tnlrrjitrfi.' Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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176 1954-10-15 2 A FATHER'S 'NO' STOPS REGISTRY WEDDING, BUT PARTY GOES ON PENANG, Thursday. A FATHER'S "No" greeted a bridal party at the Penang Registry of Civil Marriages this morning. Two telephone operators. Mr. V. Pushpanathan, 24. of the General Hospital and his 19-year-old bride, Miss Theresa Tenis, of the Telecommunications Department,176 words
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105 1954-10-15 2 NAIROBI. Thurs. MAU MAU terrorists strangled Mrs. Mary Leakey. 57, in her home at Nyeri. 100 miles north of here, last night. Her husband, Mr. Gray Leakey, was also murdered. The terrorists slashed an African cook to death in their raid on theReuter - 105 words
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Article48 1954-10-15 2 TOKYO. Thurs. Japanese poiice raided a secret Communist meeting place and arrest- i ed five leaders on charges of torturing an ex-Red they accused of leaking secrets. The tortured man was Shin 1 Yuki, who asked for police protection on Sept. 22. -A P.48 words
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Article35 1954-10-15 2 TOKYO, Thurs. Mrs. Vija- yalakshmi Pandit, former President of the United Nations General Assembly, arrived here j by air today from the United States for a three-week informal visit to Japan. Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article26 1954-10-15 2 PORTSMOUTH Thurs —Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia arrived today from Malta aboard the cruiser Gambia for a three-day state visit to Britain— APAP - 26 words
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Article21 1954-10-15 2 LONDON. Thurs. British lifeboats were launched 354 times in the past six months and saved 252 lives— Reuter.Reuter - 21 words
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Article97 1954-10-15 2 AFTER 100 DAYS— A HELLO' WELLINGTON New Zealand. Thurs— Mr. William Willis, a sixty-year-old New Yorker last heard of 100 days ago on June 26, four days after !"avin? Peru to drift across the Piciflc. radioed today: "All well". A message picked up at Rarotonga, Samoa added: 'Raft position 20Reuter - 97 words
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Article, Illustration792 1954-10-15 2 i SHE IS THE PRACTICAL ONE AND SHE TAUGHT HIM THE IMPORTANCE OF LIVING NAN HALL profiles the wife of a limelight husband who prefers the shadows —aicau from the public cue mid-thirties to find her E gentle, scholarly husE band a literary lion792 words
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Article127 1954-10-15 2 3 to die for the murder of a King BANGKOK, Thursday. THREE men were sentenced to death here yesterday for conspiracy in the assassination of the King of Siam more than eight years ago. The Supreme Court found that Kinc Anaria Mahtdol. brother of the present King,Reuter - 127 words
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Article64 1954-10-15 2 PARIS. Thurs. Charles Chaplin arrived here yesterday to present part of his US$l4.--000 peace prize from the Com-munist-sponsored World Peace Council to Abbe Pierre, the well-known Roman Catholic charity worker, among the city's poor. The film star has an appointment with the priest today ItAP - 64 words
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Article67 1954-10-15 2 ALOR STAR. Thurs. VllI lagers in Tandop. three miles from Alor Star, n«d free fish for dinner last night. A lorry driver taking the fish to SuiiEel Patanl told them to help themselves when his vehicle landed in a drain all four wheels67 words
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Article31 1954-10-15 2 TAIPEH. Thurs— Mr. Walter Robertson. US. Assistant Secretary of State, left here today to return to Washington after talks with President Chiang Kai-shek and other Nationalist officials.— Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article98 1954-10-15 2 PARIS. Thurs.— A "flying saucer" pilot was last night reported to have tried to refuel his 12-feet lone torpedo-shap-ed machine at the expense of the French railways Mr. Laugcrt*. a railwayman at Montlucon station, central France, said he saw the pilot and his machine outside98 words
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69 1954-10-15 3 The aim is not niceties, but fair dealing BRITAIN'S PRESS COUNCIL REPORTS ON FIRST YEAR'S WORK Ms and r, A |iH\ Thurs. ■Li\- Press < "lII)- sf< UP l >'" ir afo I newspaper f r to(l yesterdaj W mw questions i(h ha j d V a H *ls- jccrets,69 words
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Article, Illustration83 1954-10-15 3 AT an Aylesbury (Buckinghamshire) hospital a "miracle" baby was born to a man and wife both of whom are paralysed below the waist. The baby boy (pictured above with his parents) is reported to be doing well. His parents. Mr. and Mrs. John83 words
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Article199 1954-10-15 3 SILENT GENERAL FACES ACCUSERS SEOUL, Thurs. A NORTH KOREAN <**■ guerilla leader. Lt.-Gen. Nam Bo Dv, and four of his men claimed yesterday that they were prisoners-of-war and that a military court had no authority to try them on war crimes charges. The court ruled, however, that the five guerrillasUP - 199 words
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Article70 1954-10-15 3 Exit Hitler (official) BERCHTESGADEN. Thurs Hitler is dead beyond a doubt, the district court here site of the Nazi dictator's famous mountain retreat announced today. The court, which is dealing with a request by an Austrian court to issue an official death certificate, said ■according to all investigations carried outReuter - 70 words
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Article23 1954-10-15 3 MOSCOW, Thurs. The Soviet Foreign Minister, Mr. Molotov, returned to Moscow yesterday from Berlin, the official Soviet news agency reported. ReuterReuter - 23 words
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Article21 1954-10-15 3 LAGOS, Thurs. Nigeria today took steps to prevent the infiltration of proved Communists into the country's public services. Reuter.Reuter - 21 words
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Article90 1954-10-15 3 I'OKT-AU-PRINCE, Thurs. THE toll of death and destruction from hurricane •Hazel" at Aux Gaye s alone, the major town on Haiti's stricken south-west peninMila. has mounted to 200 di-.id and 350 injured. Other reporirs said Jeremie. the peninsula's second largest town, was almost entirely; swept into90 words
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Article45 1954-10-15 3 NDON. Thurs.— Britain has vuled training courses for than 600 students from i and South-East Asian intries under the Colombo lan for the economic devepment of this area. The Treasury said yesterday That the flow of trainees was increasing.— Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article28 1954-10-15 3 .;irris I children* 1 picture books also wrnt up in the flames. The factory, a three-storey buildmc employing 230 people, i^verelv damaeed. Reuter.Reuter; UP - 28 words
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Article174 1954-10-15 3 But outlook is brighter LONDON. Thursday. ORITISH European Airways Corporation, one of the two British State-owned air lines, made a net loss of £1.773.797 for the year ended March 31. 1954. This was £314,000 more than the Joss incurred last year, according to the B.E.AReuter - 174 words
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Article, Illustration114 1954-10-15 3 Hong Kong 'unsafe' for Susan Hayward's children ACTRESS Susan Hayward was denied court permission in Hollywood yesterday to take her two sons to Hone Kong, where she is to make a new film. Miss Hayward's request was contested by her former husband, actor Jesse Barker, whose attorney said Hone KongUP - 114 words
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178 1954-10-15 3 LOUISVILLE (Kentucky), Thursday. A FOUR-WEEK-OLD boy went home from hospital here yesterday with his heart back inside his body. And the only thing he has to show for the operation, performed three hours after birth is a small scar on the chest. DoctorsUP - 178 words
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Article71 1954-10-15 3 PILOT FLOWN BACK FOR QUESTIONING BONN, Thurs.— lan Thomp-son-Dickson. who crashlanded a plane in Belgium on Tuesday after flying from Britain, was flown back to Britain yesterday under escort for questioning, a Royal Air Force spokesman said. The Prentice trainer plane he flew was missed on Tuesday from Manley R.A.F.Reuter - 71 words
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Article38 1954-10-15 3 LONDON. Thurs. Mr. Clement Attlee, leader of the Labour Party, said that Chinese leaders were ardent Communists but they seemed to apply their theories with a great deal more commonsense than Soviet leaders. ReuterReuter - 38 words
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Article30 1954-10-15 3 LONDON, Thurs. The British First Sea Lord, Admiral of the Fleet Sir Rhoderick McGrlgor. is to visit Norway and Denmark next week, it was announced last night. Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Article64 1954-10-15 3 BONN, Thurs German se- I cretarles volunteered for baby fitting assignments last nljrht to enable Japanese Embassy officials here to take their v.lyes to a dinner given by Dr Konrad Adenauer, the Chan- cellor, in honour of the vlaltlng Japanese Prime Minister. Mr. Shlgeru Yoshida. TheReuter - 64 words
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Article405 1954-10-15 3 LONDON. Thurg. A FTER a certain amount of nervousness at the opening when prices were marked down as a precautionary measure, the London stock markets became much steadier ivhen sellers failed to come forward i an any scale. When cheap buyers appeared for I the bet er class405 words
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Article24 1954-10-15 3 LONDON. Oct. 14.— Cash Buyers C733J: Sellers £734; Forward Buyers £733J: Sellers £734: Settlement £734. Turnover a.m. 40 tons: p.m. 40 tons.24 words
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Article40 1954-10-15 3 LONDON. Oat. 14.— Spot 24d Nov 23', d. Dec. 23>,d.. Jan-Mar. 23d. Apr June 22 7 ,d. July-Sept. 22\d' Oct.-Der. 325 d.. Oct. c.i.f. 22 7 *d Nov c.i.f. 22 7 »d.. Dec. c.l.f, 22 \d Tone: Quiet,40 words
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Article38 1954-10-15 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs Sales of ticicets for the 24th Social and Welfare Services lottery, to be drawn in Teluk Anson on Saturday, are the highest recorded, says a Government statement They reached 1,734,000.38 words
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Article44 1954-10-15 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.-A film of the recent World Assembly of Youth conference in Malaya will be shown at the L »Kf rde s Kuaia Lumpur, with other films, on Sunday at 7.30 p.m. The show Is sponsored by the Information Department44 words
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Article365 1954-10-15 4 Tengku Rahman to speak on UMNO-MCA policy after the elections KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. TENGKU ABDUL RAHMAN, the President of 1 the United Malays National Organisation, will make an important policy speech when he opens the UMNO general assembly at Penang on Saturday. He is expected365 words
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Article197 1954-10-15 4 STUDENTS PLAN A LONDON BATTLE SOLICITORS for the seven Chinese school pupils, who lost a Supreme Court appeal on Wednesday, are already preparing for a second appeal to the Privy Council. The solicitors. Laycock and dm. yesterday applied to Mr. Justice Knight for a copy of his Supreme Court judgment197 words
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Article110 1954-10-15 4 POLICE SEEK A WOMAN T>OLICE investigating the fire I which killed a man and a child in Singapore on Wednesday are anxious to contact a woman believed to be his wife. The wo:nan and another child aped about six disappeared in the morning just before the fire broke out. Police110 words
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Article64 1954-10-15 4 KUALA LUMPUR Thurs— A Malay soldier was fatally wounded when terrorists ambushed a patrol of the First Battalion, Malay Regiment, In the Phin Soon Estate area of Sungei Siput North, in Perak. yesterday The patrol was returning from night ambush positions when terrorists fired on64 words
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Article97 1954-10-15 4 HELP FOR NANYANG STUDENTS N ANYANG UNIVERSITY students could make use of library facilities at the University of Malaya's Chinese Studies Department, Dr. K. C. Ho told the Straits Times yesterday. This will be one form of cooperation between the two institutions, already discussed by Nanyang University Chancellor Dr Lin97 words
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Article51 1954-10-15 4 As part of its 15th anniversary which will be celebrated on Sunday and Monday, the Lav Chit Kee Hiang, a Teochew theatrical troupe, will stage charity shows at B and C theatres, Happy World, in aid of the SATA Rehabilitation Fund at 8 p.m on51 words
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Article55 1954-10-15 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Dato Sir Cheng-lock Tan, President of the Malayan Chinese Association, had discussions last night with Mr. Antony Head. Secretary of State for War, and Sir Donald MacGlllivray, the High Commissioner, on political development in Malaya. Sir Cheng-lock, who was guest at King's House,55 words
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229 1954-10-15 4 He appeals for order in court K. LUMPUR. Thurs. INCHE ISMAIL, the Kuala Lumpur First Magistrate, intervened to call for order betwepn defending counsel and the public prosecutor in a case he was hearing today. To Mr David Marshall. a defence counsel, he said: "I229 words
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Article88 1954-10-15 4 Fifty-six sailors are flying to Singapore from Britain in a chartered aircraft to replare the crew of the Royal Navy frißate St. Brides Bay. The present crew members have served in the Far East for six years. The aircraft la due in Singapore tomorrow. I88 words
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150 1954-10-15 4 UNDIGNIFIED, SAY THE WORKERS SINGAPORE hospital servants who have protested against red stripes on their uniform trousers are tn take their case to the Government Whitley Council The staff side Junior Grade Committee which meets today will hear the dispute before submitting the case150 words
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Article60 1954-10-15 4 Lorry saved— just in time KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Hie prompt arrival of ar. irmy patrol toilrd a terrorst gang, who had held up a orry in the Labis Area of Joiore yesterday. The Reds were outed in a short excharui* i l "ire. There were no casualties The Reds had60 words
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Article44 1954-10-15 4 "FHE Singapore Van Klerf Aquarium will be ready to open next month. The tanks are now well stocked and the last lot of thr ton. ot W« water n^ed- nd sing Uport; 7.3fl llftwnti »«o»t j L Ml ItU. <"«m.. i«44 words
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Article54 1954-10-15 4 LICENCE TORE UP, SA MOTOR C Kl;i..v,-,, f f\M in th<-- habit Dr T ;>... 1 bouij 'enan£| compl e vesst ie trip joon 10 Before^ ibUttß were vica ring. The Sfl "iHi If they will be jl gtanceV' or br •-rtairuy another. (Ind t-M responaU •,nere, ij ;tay In54 words
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Article15 1954-10-15 4 Sapper five year l Profii^B i jfl B I.M ».m. H lm.. l)ml pif a^^|15 words
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118 1954-10-15 4 BULLION WOMAN IS FINED $2,000 A word cost amah 6,000 gold savings BUTTERWORTH. Thurs. AN amah Leong Sun Yin. ">B. who was found with more than $6,000 worth of gold bars at the Prai railway ferry on Oct. 7, was today flnod $2,000 for failing to declare them. Defence Counsel,118 words
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Article77 1954-10-15 4 A LEADER OF PERAK CHINESE DIES IPOH, Thurs. Leadinp Pemi'. Chinese miner and planter, Mr. Cheong Chee, died at hLs home in Hugh Low Street last nißht after a short illness. He was 70. Mr. Cheonp;, who was made a Justice of the Peace in 1948. was vice-president of the77 words
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Advertisement74 1954-10-15 4 The most nourishing weaning food for your baby is FAREX* 3-cereal food. < It contains iron for healthy blood also calcium and vitamin I to build strong bones and te *^29t4mmm> /<£ fWusßptr, FAREX is no trouble >or r^S f~ mfKmw mothers. Ready-cooked and FAR^ jSSfr tasteless, it mixes as74 words
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59 1954-10-15 5 Who tried to send these orphans to Red China? §£SANG MYSTERY PENANG, Thursday voting orphans recently taken off a ship a for Communist China have set the ouTiinuMit a problem. Lai hero removed them from ailed a few days ago because satisfied the children were B m\ ml Hher drowned59 words
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Article94 1954-10-15 5 T.B. BOSS WANTS TO QUIT ..'.A LUMPUR. Thurs MR. A. L. Sheild, the Federation Government's ilosi> specialist. has asked to be released from the j medical sendee. It la believed that Mr. Sheild ha.s taken this action a policy dispute I the tuberculosis clinics in i But the Director of94 words
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Article44 1954-10-15 5 The Governor. Sir John I Nicoll, will attend the annual I r of the Singapore Mala- fi'int Overseas Group of I Institute of civil Encinee Institution of Mechaninßineera and the InstituBlectiical Engineers at Adelphl Roof Garden at :r.e o'clock tonight.44 words
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Article155 1954-10-15 5 But court condemns him to death W™^ h_ JOHORE BAHRU, Thursday. ONG TEN. 41, a timber worker who referred to his crime as "a trifling offence," was yesterday sentenced to death for the murder of his mother-in-law Chong See. at Kluang on July 19.155 words
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Article85 1954-10-15 5 Maternity ward plan approved TELUK ANSON. Thurs. rE Tcluk Anson Town Tnuncil today approved a proposal for an extra maternity ward at the hospital here. The Council also decided that a dispensary be set up in town. These decisions were taken on a proposal by Mr. Wah Keng Jooi (Alliance).85 words
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Article16 1954-10-15 5 51 9,000 raised JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs. Kluang District Welfare Committee raised $19,000 from a :un fair.16 words
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Article50 1954-10-15 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. —I The inaugural meeting of the Sciangor Progressive Party will' be held at the town hall here i at 5.15 P.m. on Oct. 22. The party, which already has about 500 members, is starting a membership drive. It is also planning to form branches50 words
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Article39 1954-10-15 5 MUAR. Thurs.— lnche Atan bin Haii Abdul Hamid ha.s retuned from England after a two-year course at Oxford for his Diploma of Education. He is now acting headmaster at the Government English Preparatory School nt Muar.39 words
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Article23 1954-10-15 5 SITIAWAN. Thurs. A total of 119 children were confirmed at a service here by the Archbishop of Malacca, Monsignor i Olcomondy.23 words
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Article138 1954-10-15 5 THEY PAY TAX WHEN THEY GO If visitors make money here YIOST British visitors, iTI who earn money while in Singapore pay tax] before they leave, the acting Comptroller of Income Tax. Mr. G. T. Holloway. said yesterday. Mr. Hollowav said: "Even the most responsible person can forget to pay138 words
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Article34 1954-10-15 5 PARIT BUNTAR. Thurs Inche Adam bin Abdullah has taken up duties as Assistant District Officer, Krian. in place of Raja Mokhtar bin Raja Yacob who ha.* gone to Serbak Bernam on transferBernama - 34 words
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Article, Illustration68 1954-10-15 5 AND NOW FOR SOME PYTHON STEAK OR STEW MR. STEWART WAVELL of Radio Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, holds a live python by the neck and takes a good look at it before sitting down to eat python steak at a Drurv Lane stall. Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Wavell will describe his experience68 words
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301 1954-10-15 5 PENANG. Thurs. Yf EMBERS of two secret iTI societies, who had gathered at a road junction for a gang fight, scattered when police arrived. Inche Shaikh Abdullah, the Penang Magistrate, was told today. "A detective fired a warning shot into the air and301 words
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Article61 1954-10-15 5 PENANG, Thurs.— A car ran off the road and landed in a drain in Light Street opposite the Supreme Court today when its Indian driver suddenly collapsed at the wheel. The man, who is believed to have had a stroke, died soon after an ambulance61 words
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186 1954-10-15 5 Sackings 'bomb' for mill strikers ANEW issue has arisen in the Malayan Textile Mills strike now entering its 34th. day. The management insists that 70 workers under 18 years of age must go, claiming that their dismissal is madf necessary by a law to which the strikers themselves drew attention.186 words
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100 1954-10-15 5 $137,000 case accused pleads alibi YEW WENU KAN. accused of armed robbery, with two others, of cash and watches worth 5137.000 from the China Company. Middle Road on May 6. pleaded an alibi in the Singapore Assize Court yesterday before Mr Justice Taylor. Yew said he was in Kluang on100 words
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Article54 1954-10-15 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The High Commissioner, Sir Donald MacGillivray, this morning paid his first visit to the Malayan Film Unit With the head of the unit, Mr. Tom Hodge, he spent an hour and a half inspecting the orcanisation in every detail He saw the54 words
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Article39 1954-10-15 5 PENANG. Thurs.— The committee for the observance of tho Prophet's birthday will meet at the new Penan'e UMNO Hall next Wednesday at 8 p.m to discuss celebration plan*. Officials for 1954-1955 will also be elected39 words
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Miscellaneous128 1954-10-15 5 mil iM&Wi BiW kit'tvA 10.30— 11.00 sweet M UAIA ;"ui .Swing. tan be j I J^H SINGAPORE l» »> pm.->h,.;t wave ■i (0.ln Ml a.m. short wave 62m. l.fim Medium »;iu 476 m A.M. 7.15 Time Signal and Open-, Announceme its; 716 Morning B ,JS stal "30 News: 7.35 Melody128 words
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Miscellaneous279 1954-10-15 5 GARRICK: 'Laila 11 fHin- ODEON: Broken Lance— du-stanii with English sub- 11, 1.45. 4.15, 6.45. 9.30. titles— 3.ls, 6.30, 9.15. PAVILION: Indiscretion of ALHAMBRA: Hell's Half «n American Wife-1.45. 4, Acre-11. 130. 4, 6.45, 9.30. %V E FVS: -Perjodohan" j I CAPITOL: The Black (Malay i— 3 6.30 915 Knight—279 words
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Obituary33 1954-10-15 6 2e Wmri% $1(1 (minimum). KHOO WEE GEOW passed away peacefully in Singapore < 13th October, leaving behind his Wife, four son*, two daughters, one sonIn law. two daughters-in-law, and mx grandchildren. Funeral today.33 words
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Article25 1954-10-15 6 ;>0 Hnrrf. f/0 (minimum). O. K. LIM Something very serloui ha.s happened, kindly come home immediately for the Sake of the Klris or Rine.25 words
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Article267 1954-10-15 6 »'orrf» $U (minimum) li)I H)W PEDANT Every Day in I Mall' it you want to win that $5 0(i(i word puzzle. WE HAVE A NUMBER of slightly soiled prints available at much reduced prices. Call to-day. Donald Moore Ltd Mac Donald House. MATERNITY WEAR frocks. nklrts smocks, all guaranteed267 words
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855 1954-10-15 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Fri. Oct. 15, 1954. Problems In The Schools Crisis is a hard worked word in the world of education, but iin the Singapore Government's annual repor' on the schools it 'is not misplaced. To keep up with the increase in the number of children reaching primary855 words
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Article304 1954-10-15 6 If the London dock strike spreads, as is now likely, to other ports in the United Kingdom. Britain will be facing the most serious wave of labour unrest since the general strike of 1926. For London also has a bus strike. Half the city's bus routes have been304 words
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Article198 1954-10-15 6 General post with the office furniture is not at first <-i<iV)t much of a contribution towards ending corruption, but the Federation Government believes it may help considerably to stamp out much petty graft. Heads of Government der.. inents. particularly those v h d"-;il oirectly with the pulili 1198 words
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Article, Illustration945 1954-10-15 6 The aid gang moves about —the rebels fade away A MAN WHOSE NAME IS RARELY IN THE HEADLINES IS NOW THE No. 2 BOSS OF RED CHINA RED CHINA'S fii>t People's Congress has met and chosen new leaders. Or rather has chosen all the old leaders with a few exceptions.AP - 945 words
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Article118 1954-10-15 6 DANGER IN THE FISH TANK MR. IRVING WATSON says a number of freshwater fish have survived in the concrete tanks at the Van Kleef Aquarium and from this assumes that the cement ha& been adequately "cured. This may not necessarily be so. An improperly seasoned tank gives oft alkaline. Some118 words
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Article78 1954-10-15 6 LOCAL LADS HAVE NO CHANCE SHIFT Engineer's litter on loc\il lads having the chance to become shift engineers and dredgemastcrs mi certainly cleared the lirbut his statement that no local n.rn are obtainable U bunkum. Unlike government departments, most local dredging conprefer Importing men from overseas and training them up.78 words
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Article69 1954-10-15 6 \IR GRIDLEY'S statement A regarding duty on apples makes It clear that If Penang paid duty as does the rest of the Federation, It would not be necessary to levy a a tax at Butterworth. Penang may be a free port, but if duly can be charged on69 words
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180 1954-10-15 6 A plea for more speed in promotion on the railways THE Malayan Railway is the last government department in which we expect propulsion to be slow. You now report that only three out of 74. Division One posts in the Railway are held by Malayans. Engineers may take some time180 words
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Article132 1954-10-15 6 WHAT Mr. David Marshall aays about the victims of the sub-letting racket is very true up to a point. But how can anyone blame a person for becoming a subtenant? He has to do this hi order to get a roof for himself and his family. He132 words
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Article88 1954-10-15 6 rE City Engineer's Department is now repairing the upp<T portion of QulUemard Road. The lowi r portion will be repaired and <xtf-nd<'d aft«>r this is completed. Thr Singapore Improvoment Trust plans a big building project in this ami and the Government la building a regional .school hcri'. Why88 words
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Article54 1954-10-15 6 On the Margin NJ gfl illl 1 v/B I I I lat/s OH untergf nento aid, any J A pokesmtH urnlture^l I "It waM rent oppj lon In Qfl nerely tfl )ut In al| lublic v ribcrv iy OOVqB he publjfl "The pfl ■>mpl«te« s rnmeat S Chap-JgJ lira, on54 words
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Advertisement605 1954-10-15 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. 2» Harii Sl* (minimum). BUROESS PARSONS: The encicement is announced between Michael Leo Clarkson, son of Mr. C. Leo Burgess. C.B.E, and Mrs Hurgess of I-ondon and Daphne Ruxton younger daughter of the Rev. 08. and Mrs. Parsons, ol West Hoathlv. Sussex. 2» WotHh $10 (minimum). MARTIN LI605 words
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Advertisement67 1954-10-15 6 HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE A medicine that has been used for hundreds of years in the East as a remedy for fever and snake-bite is today helping doctors to fight high blood pressure. Paul de Kruif tells (in the September Reader's Digest) how this ancient drug— Rauwolfla offers hope of controlling67 words
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Advertisement49 1954-10-15 6 In The most heavenly n driwk 111 on earth I com Topped with sprigs Onniiic tf nuumhr tlk i 0 the head of a Pimm forget to mid let <-«/t". mm your h-tnoiKiiL- and mhl.i 1 b really cool. m I PIMM'S Hol cup W SOLE ACENTS: CALDBECK MACCRECC49 words
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115 1954-10-15 7 KKS ITI RE MOVED ABOUT SO OFFICE HEADS CAN WATCH WHAT GOES ON Ip EVERY CLERK IS VIEARLY NAMED KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. BnRKI'S (lt (ioveniment offices all o'er the Ration have been re-arranged in a scheme K«n opportunities for corruption. n a115 words
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Article78 1954-10-15 7 IPOH. Thurs.— The appeal of 4-\ car-old woman, Looi Wah; sentenced to three years' 1 for obtaining possession of: car-old girl for immoral] '•^es. was dismissed by Mr. I Ice Pretheroe in the Perak 1 Court today. [n her evidence In the lower78 words
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Article, Illustration152 1954-10-15 7 Super de luxe, even for dogs Fill It hundred wealthy Americans, paying MSB,--000,000 in fares for a 97-day world cruise, are due in Singapore in February. They will bo in the 22.000-ton Swedish liner Kungsholm built at a cost of M 530.000.000 last year and known152 words
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Article246 1954-10-15 7 BEES raise official BUZZ A THREE-FOOT beehive on a tree in Waterloo Street, Singapore, has started a bis buzz in the War Department and the City Council because it stands on "no mans land" between their properties. It has set a poser. Who is to destroy the bees? Who will246 words
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176 1954-10-15 7 LUCKY 800 —BUT ONLY FOR A FEW MONTHS KUALA LUMPUR. TiiurABOUT 800 residents of Johore Bahru will be paying less for their telephones after the first of next year than other subscribers in the Federation. But their good luck will only last a few months. The Johore Bahru telephones are176 words
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Article74 1954-10-15 7 SIR JOHN IN TODAY —20 YEARS AFTER The Under Secretary of State at the Colonial Office. Sir John Martin, who is to visit North Borneo. Sarawak Brunei and the Federation of Malaya, is expected to arrive In Singapore today Sir John who was with the Malayan Civil Service from 193174 words
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Article38 1954-10-15 7 The 5.000-ton Finnish freighter Greta Thorden called in Singapore yesterday from the Red China port of Whampoa Local agents said that- the vessel was bound for Gdynia, Poland with 7.000-tons of iron ore.38 words
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Article36 1954-10-15 7 Dr. Sv. Holth, a lecturer at Trinity College, Singapore, will lead a Geylang Straits Chinese M.Y.F. forum on "What Doe.* a Christian Believe?" at the Geylang Methodist Church, Aljunied Road, at 6.30 p.m. tomorrow.36 words
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Article23 1954-10-15 7 Yeoh Siew Hong, aged 37, was found hanging from a tree in the Teochew cemetery in Upper Serangoon Road. Singapore, yesterday.23 words
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98 1954-10-15 7 rE Singapore Government yesterday told why $5,000 is included in the 1955 draft estimates to buy dictionaries. This sum. an official said, is the cost of rpprinting 68 copies of the standard Wilkinson's English-Malay dictionary for use in Government departments. They will be printed next98 words
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Article53 1954-10-15 7 An electronic chime, whicn can be played or tolled for funerals, weddings or service;;, has been installed at the Paya Lebar Methodist Church in Singapore. The chime, costing $2,000, will be dedicated at the 10 a.m. church service on Sunday In memory of the late Rev53 words
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Article81 1954-10-15 7 PRITT: ALL SHOUT AND SONG MORE than 6.000 Chinese middle school students sang and shouted slogans for two hours at the Singapore Badminton Hall as they waited for the farewell appearance of Mr. D N. Pritt, Q.C. yesterday. Mr. Pritt senior defence counsel for seven Chinese students charged with obstructing81 words
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Article77 1954-10-15 7 PASIR MAS. Thurs. OEVEN houses were destroyed In a fire today in this Kelanta7i town. The town has only one fireman manning one trailer— and no fire engine. Pa-sir Mas with the .surround- ing district has a population of 86.000. The houses were In a row77 words
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Article272 1954-10-15 7 War boss shown skymen's new idea KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. TiHE Secretary of State 1 for War. Mr. Antony Head, today saw paratroops of the 22nd Special Air Service Regiment Jump from a helicopter over the i R.A.F. aerodrome. Kuala I Lumpur, to show a new I tactic for Jungle war-272 words
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Article46 1954-10-15 7 The Bureau of Driving Standards, Singapore, will hold its inaugural meeting at the V.MC.A., Orchard Road, at 8 pm on Oct 22. Speakers will Include Mr. Sandy G. Pillai, chairman of the Singapore Safety First Council, and Mr. A. E. Minns, Traffic Police Chief.46 words
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Article219 1954-10-15 7 DROFESSOR F. MASON, i Professor of Education at the University of Malaya, told a meeting in Singapore last night that the Federation's education problems vvoro problems of finance and population. He was leading a public discussion sponsored by the EastWest Society on the changes219 words
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285 1954-10-15 7 MALACCA. Thursday. EUROPEAN security oniccr ordered Special Co. stables under him to shoot at a herd of cattle witness alleged in the Alor Ga.jah Sessions Court today The security officer was Don William Macdonald 31, of the Ong Hin Tiane Estate, who285 words
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Article46 1954-10-15 7 Two days after hi* last report for offlre duties Ana Kirn Llan aged 35 a typist, was found hanging from a door, adjourning his bedroom in .1 Singapore Improvement Trust flat at Prince Charles Squire The Coroner yesterday returned a finding of suicide46 words
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Article30 1954-10-15 7 Ns Kwee Hai, a taxi drive: was fined $10 in Singapore yesterday for parking his taxi in j North Bridge Road, oppo.sU' 'the Odeon Theatre, on May II30 words
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Article93 1954-10-15 7 The identity card ot a Johore Bahru man. produced in a Singapore court yesterday listed his occupation as "beE gar" and his address as "five foot way." In the dock was Cheng Ena 58. holder of the card, who pleaded guilty to being found lin93 words
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Advertisement88 1954-10-15 7 WORRY ANXIETY GRIEF OVERWORK EXCITEMENT SLEEPLESSNESS call for lELAXA-TABS They Relax Your Nerves source of absolute relaxation and <S calm by taking RELAXA-TABS-they bring W and tranquility to sufferers from nerves min E d "'ing the day and promoting peaceful 1 dumber at night Whether you suffer orr y. anxiety,88 words
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Advertisement164 1954-10-15 7 ALWAYS I (e^n I -"SAM .n'liV NAVY. ARMY, AIR FORCE Personnel Units i Families Messes When hot. tired, thirsty and feeling deep Reach for I MISSION Beverages They're so satisfying Sold Everywhere Emission /Hi BEVERAGES M/f&ffJi O«ANG£ COCOA CRtMt f/V/f#«i UNIAPPLE LFMON LIME jSHiHi Utttf Ujjjßfk t^ TO-DAY! mJKwVWI' (Obtoinoble164 words
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Miscellaneous172 1954-10-15 7 The Weather MINIMI M TEMPERATIRK: (730 pm or. Oct. 13 to 730 am Oct. 14) Slntjiipore 73 degrees Penang 72, KoUi Bahru 73. Kuala Lumpur 74, Ipoh 71. Kuantan 71. MAXIMI'M TEMPERATURE: (7.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. on Oct. 14) Singapore 82, Penang 87. Kota Bnhru 84. Kuala Lumpur 87,172 words
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371 1954-10-15 8 2-DAY TRIP NOW TAKES 4: LORRY MEN WANT AN EXTRA 35 PER CENT MAN WHO FOOTS THE BILL IS YOU CINGAPORE transport companies said yesterday the chaotic traffic hold-ups occurring every day at Johore Bahru Customs post had forced them to increase their371 words
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Article160 1954-10-15 8 A YOUTH SLASHED HIMSELF 'Police hit me' plea falls on deaf ears A YOUTH detained for theft tried to commit suicide by slashing i himself with a broken bottle, at Tanjong Pagar Police Station, the Singapore Seventh Police Court was told yesterday. Gian Kin See pleaded guilty to attempted suicide160 words
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Article24 1954-10-15 8 Ex- judge dies LONDON. Thurs.— The death has occurred of Mr William Burton, a former puisne judge of the Straits Settlement. He was 70.24 words
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Article92 1954-10-15 8 The Yanks drop in 1,500 here SINGAPORE yesterday was "invaded" by 1,500 American sailors from four U.S. destroyers. The warships dropped anchor in the outer roads after completing four months' duty in the Western Pacific. The four ships, the USN Wadleigh. Young. Remey and Monsen, will leave Singapore tomorrow for92 words
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Article40 1954-10-15 8 IPOH. Thurs A secondhand car salesman. A Balasubramaniam 26. convicted on two charges of criminal breach of trust and cheating in respect of a car valued at $2,050 was sentenced to one year's I gaol here.40 words
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160 1954-10-15 8 REPRESENTATIVES of Chi- nese educational bodies are to be invited by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Com- merce to attend a meeting on j Government's proposal to In- I crease grants to Chinese aided schools next year. This will precede a public j meetinz160 words
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116 1954-10-15 8 A Peking Red is pleased to find there are no flies on us either /CHINESE Communist diplo\j mats are ever so polite these days. Thus to General Yuan Chung-hsien, Peking Ambassador to India, and Mr. Bi Sok-wang, his First Secretary, Singapore's hotels are magnificent. Singapore's food irreproachable and Singapore's tourist116 words
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Article, Illustration130 1954-10-15 8 Malay to become first Asian police chief IT'S A MALAYANISATION MOVE KUALA LUMPUR. Thursday. INCHE Talif bin Lisut, 49, is to become the first Asian Chief Police officer in Malayan police nistory. He will become Trengganu's Chief Police Officer next year. Hp Is now Denutv CP O there His promoKis130 words
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Article20 1954-10-15 8 KLANG, Thurs. The Klang High School Choral Society will celebrate its first anniversary with a musical evening tomorrow.20 words
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123 1954-10-15 8 WOMAN IN KIDNAP BID 'NOT BAD HAT' KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. TANG AH SEA. a 50--year old woman, convicted of trying to kidnap a three-year-old girl was today let off on a personal bond of $200. Probation Officer Chong Pene Hoon told the President of the Sessions Court, Mr. J. Kirby.123 words
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Article31 1954-10-15 8 The second progress report of the Singapore Chinese V.M.C.A. sixth annual membership and finance campaign will be made at the association premises, 107 Selegle Road at 8 p.m. tomorrow.31 words
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61 1954-10-15 8 'NO POLITICS B TO BE IMPOS ON ALL CIT COUNCIL STA OINGAPORE CITY COUNCIL rmp|, IVp •3 "no politics" rule which will he Mr applying to Government servants All Council employees certain section in Government barred from active part in p and from taking part in elect] I ■HHM I61 words
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Article99 1954-10-15 8 SECRET 7 WANTED A ROAD TOLL men claiming to O he secret Mdetj members, demanded SI from a schoolboy walking along I'pper Scraneoon Road one night in August, a Singapore court was told .\«"xterday. The boy, (him Thian Hock. 16, told the Seventh Police Court that when he said he99 words
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Advertisement398 1954-10-15 8 W CHAMPION MOTORS LTD. Wo PROUDLY PRESENT THE FAMOUS /■jßjp'^y. RANGE OF VEHICLES NOW ON DISPLAY IN THEIR SINCAPORE SHOWROOMS /^~^^JSs^£=Mv^ !r,. i V" i r i voLitswirf r N" ."'V y every *^jv o ou Mm iß^p^ s vs.ji^J s.xc a VOLKSWACEN. In Ccrm.ny nd Holland th.s automobile of398 words
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Miscellaneous293 1954-10-15 8 i |3 p| |s |7 |i Straits Times Cross ~~i~~i~~i~iZiIlZl! -exSST- 1 muw JJ~ §3$ a m in 8. No terms could describe thi> r creature (7). -"*-i «tt ¥»S lijii «~r 9 Sickly affair for ltnnyson $SsS S§S SJ^ §S§§ heroine to figure in »7) jL JH _IH §1293 words
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Article, Illustration1901 1954-10-15 9 Dancing girl who was 'Queen' of Paris PASSERS-BY in the Boulevard dv Temple, Paris, one summer day in 1840, paid scant attention to an oliveskinned young Jewish girl dancing in a swirl of scarlet skirts on one of the many wooden platforms that lined the street.Daily Mirror - 1,901 words
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Advertisement51 1954-10-15 9 Hi groomed hair essenh ii r let Jown. I TORA d.iily. |l will last npQJXVAErOR PROBLEM AGi HtL^ rjc[ F 0 a (GHVEYORS H flKl^^HwOOD CO. LTD LTD •£Hou suffer Irtb'urnp othar H, M.igncsii) W relief BISMAG' -allow* H Ce\ ictutHy h«v,H£sl* Hr p Babies to HA if KLIM K51 words
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Advertisement437 1954-10-15 9 Make a JJ; KOLYNO^^ the Active' Chlorophyll toothpaste The instant you start brushing 1. It keeps with Green Kolynos, you'll enjoy mrtimtkpmk its lively pleasant taste— you'll /<•<■/ 2. it fights gum the glorious cool freshnc-.s thai troubles. only Kolynos with chlorophyll 3. c h ec ks can give! What's437 words
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Miscellaneous191 1954-10-15 9 Shartock Miotmes That was ti shot! WC. JELLIBv/ "1 MOM&eMSE/N UNCLE T<^ov/\j HHP^TTeCE WE \€>i TW4T W4s A &IVE ME UMCLE TO&V.' $UCT TUZOIMjU I PtHOEUMCK. CA£TLE'.\s.&UCT I UEAQOI ThAT KEY.' TWECE'^ U\€> HL THE TEMPLE! J LOOLZ *\OCE i UK.EA)^~~~-, r^ VVWEELCUAIC.'y I Hfete^ Hick Travy Heir to mittions191 words
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456 1954-10-15 10 GOOD DEMAND SENDS RUB PRICE UP AGAIN BY OVER ONE CENT AUSTRALIAN buying added to the already heaw orders from the Continent and Ixmdon sent the price of rubber up still further in Singapore yesterday and October first grade buyers f.o h. closed at 7SJ cents a Ib., the highest456 words
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Article327 1954-10-15 10 The Malayan Share Brokers' A;- i elation reported: "Rubbers on tic local -.fare market responded to the I further rLse in the rommod. 1 and there v.as widespread markit.c up In this section although tht volume of business continued re .-tn -teci. "Industrials and tins were quietly steady.327 words
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Article123 1954-10-15 10 October first grade rubber I fob. closed in Singapore ye>;c: 78". cents a lb lv rents above Wednesday's closing price tone was steady after firm. Good turnover was reported Closing prices yesterday to per tb. were:— No. 1 R.S.S. Sp. buyers 78V seller.* 16',. No. I Oct. buyers123 words
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Article15 1954-10-15 10 September rubber crops announced are: Ayrr Mnlek 31.920 !b Bukit Katil 38.797 lb.15 words
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Article15 1954-10-15 10 AUSTRAL STOCK I J— for H ,i tor HW IHa MM Wl« I i«j 115 words
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Article36 1954-10-15 10 SINGAPORE SHIPPING >ll 'P'> l>inj ,ul hun tfem I Tl* MN AM AC C!AJ <TAS I*W| M tOYAI I -may r*ci FBANCI j .INDIA IN] LAYAN All ndinaviaj via iumH P.6tO AH v.t.rN •ltd <o»lif» >■ Ml36 words
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Article20 1954-10-15 10 M It/I f 21/31 HIT < Omm*, M II I. I II <B. I 11/n ta u.K I uiwn Hill20 words
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Advertisement803 1954-10-15 10 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS CIVILIAN QUARTERMASTERS In the Federation of Malaya Volunteer Force. First appointment on contract for three years. Salary $480 x 24—720 plus COLA, Exj patrlation Pay and Allowances. Maximum age 42. Qualifications Experience as QM or RQMS In Imperial or Federation Forces. Intimate working knowledge of Army accounting <si&nttal803 words
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Advertisement724 1954-10-15 10 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS RECORD LIBRARY ASSISTANT In the Department of Broadcasting. Kuala Lumpur. Salary Scale: 1102x6-114/132x6-156/168x12 336 p.m. with C.O.L.A. at current Government rates. Minimum starting salary Is $157.25 p.m. Qualifications: Fedtral Citizens. Must have passed Std. VIII and have an Interest In music of all kinds. Age: Candidates must have724 words
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Advertisement600 1954-10-15 10 NOTICES RANTAU TIN I»REDGING COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated In the Federation of Malaya > NOTICE OF MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Twenty-Fifth Ordinary General Meeting of the Members of I the Company will be held at the Reclatered Offlce. 33 Beach Street. Penang, on Monday the 15th November, 1954600 words
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Advertisement498 1954-10-15 10 P.W.D. TENDER NOTICE TENDERS from Class "E" Contractors and above will be received at the office of the State Enctneer Pahang Kuala Lipis. up to 9 00 am of the 20th October. 1954 for the Construction of 4 Units Married Quarters for Pollc*' Rank <fe File ;it Berr.i. Kuala Lipis.498 words
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Advertisement126 1954-10-15 10 *»A RC AD t MESSAGERIES MARH^ ETA EASTBOOND MN Ij^ 17 Oet CAMBOPGI to Soigon. Monilo. Hong Kong, Joron 17 Oct 24 Ocf l«A0l*° 22 Oct LA MARSEILLAISE to SolQon <>«♦ S Nor tin HAKE'M to So.gon. 2 I Oct COUBSI Monilo, Hong Kong, Jcrao 3 Nov CHARCEURS REUNIS -r.»126 words
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Advertisement902 1954-10-15 11 MANSFIELD Oe CO., LTU. t«i 4 ia T***" (12 lines) TH E BLUE FUNNEL LINE Jj- < r rTv to IiVH nnfi t\i\(_hotr)C corno oIaSGOW LCNDOH, I CONTINENTAL PORTS Soils P. Snom Fcnong Oct 15/14 Oct 17/18 c p| on Oct 14 033 34 Oct 18 Oct 19/20 Ocf 22/23902 words
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Advertisement1229 1954-10-15 11 Bf Mm i m a/B mh^M Im m «^bw *^bY sjt% am. f^B bL I M. £Ml wf J EAST ASIATIC LINES A SAILINGS TO CONTINENT/SCANDINAVIA For Aden, Port Said, Genoa, Antw.-.p, Rctterdom. Hart burg, Gdynia, Copenhagen, C^cnburg A Oslo aitstHiua S'or* P. S'hom Fenang M f. N 'L <1,229 words
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Advertisement1057 1954-10-15 11 ■uilmng »HE BEN LINE STEAMERS LTD. m „««>• SINGAPORE (Incorroroted in th» Uo »ed K ngiom, 3 L NE SAILINGS TO U.K. ana CONTINENTAL PORTS Spore P S'hom Fenong Bencruachan (or Havre, London, ?otte,dar<, Hamburg, Antwerp IS/2J Oct 24/25 Oil 24/77 Oct Benledi for I rverDorl, Dublin, Antwerp, homburg 23/2?1,057 words
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Advertisement1229 1954-10-15 11 McALISTER tfc CO., LTD. TEL: No. ***** ELLERMAN BUCKNALL KLAVENZSS LINE LONDON, HAVfIE, ROTTERDAM. LOS ANGELES. UN FRANCISCO. HAMBURG HULL PORTLAND, SEATTLE VAKCCUVER ond for USA., Nortti Atlantic POts Accepting corqn for Centrol t. Soyth ond Conodn v.o Ci'moo American Portt i>t CIT Y'r M1 CASTLEV.LLE 31 Oct/6 Nov 28/301,229 words
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317 1954-10-15 12 ny^ irwn a* i j j iiji-^ u—±imM MALAYA'S unique product Linatex is becoming more and more popular in the overseas and local markets, and today atomic research stations throughout the world are using it in their work. Linatex is a special form of rubber317 words
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Article, Illustration110 1954-10-15 12 MR. I \l PAX Kill who has been appointed chairman of the Public Assurance Company Ltd. in succession to the late Mr. Aw Boon Haw is a well-known Malayan businessman. Mr. Lav who announced earlier thi s month that he had decided to quit public110 words
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146 1954-10-15 12 U.K. SUCCESS FOR RUBBER SURFACING rE recent introduction of rubberised bitumen in Britain's transport centres, goods vard.s and playgrounds is provinc successful. reports the British Rubber Development Board. With this success, its use in schools and hospitals specialisinE in the welfare of the blind and disabled. Is beine considered, the146 words
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Article128 1954-10-15 12 BIGGER U.S. RICE CROP FORECASTED United States rice crop production prospects improved during August and early September, and are now estimated at 62.7 million bags of 100 lb. each, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This was 2 per cent above the estimate at the beginning of August, 19128 words
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Article, Illustration283 1954-10-15 12 Mortgagee sales are active on dull propertg mart 4CTIVE mortgagee sales i this year enlivened an property maiket. a leading yesterday. He said that several mortgagee sales had figured in almost every auction held during the period. He said the mortgagees charged interest up to 12', por annum and in283 words
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Article80 1954-10-15 12 MR. CHI'A LIAN HI'AT the owner of Mm Ngai (Huat Kee) Knitting Factory of Manila specialists in men's underwear who is now in Malaya as manager of the Mm Ngai Factory basketball team which is playing a series of charity games in aid of Nanyang80 words
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Article, Illustration219 1954-10-15 12 FOUR MEN PLAN EXPANSION Mr. Edward Mr. L. W. Mr. Don Mr. C. P. Leong Radice Omand Chan MR. EDWARD LEONG. the managing director of Fortune Advertising Ltd. has announced plans to expand the agency to give an all round advertising, marketing and research service.219 words
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Article417 1954-10-15 12 TRADE IS WORTH $4,700 PER HEAD IN 1953 merchandise moving through Singapore was valued at the staggering figure of $5 672.000,000 or approximately $4,700 Der head o. the total population. Mr J. B. Clegg. Director of Commerce and Industry said in a broadcast. Mr. Clegg said entrepot trade was the417 words
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Advertisement234 1954-10-15 12 HYSTER LIFT TRUCKS From 100 lb. to ***** lb. Capacity Pay for Themselves Faster HYSTER 20 I LIFT TRUCK Sflt--1000-2000 ib. fjiMp^r^ii'* capacities. t j^lTjfcl When you buy Hyster Lift Trucks you receive the benefit of Hyster Company's TWENTY YEARS experience in this field. HYSTER RC 150 RC-160 Whateivr your234 words
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Advertisement190 1954-10-15 12 The PORT of LO>. I A Self-governing P.. Premier Port of the equipped for all ty Pe j ships and cargoes, Porjillpomculanarrb: |||||ICJII«J GENERAL MANAGER, PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY jj j NEW GROCERY STORE IN BATW We take pleasure in -<* j§ the opening ot 1 SALIM CO. U H190 words
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Article, Illustration528 1954-10-15 13 'BUILT ALL WRONG FOR RUNNING'— BUT... AND BEATS KUC IN 'FANTASTIC RACE LONDON Thurs. PHRIS CHATAWAY, 23- year-old red-haired Oxford University graduate—who says he was "built all wrong for running" last night knocked five seconds off the world 5.000 metre record at the White CityReuter - 528 words
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Article89 1954-10-15 13 The Incin ii Kecreation Club team for their Oandhl Memorial Cup soccer match ris.tinM RAF. Seletar at Farrer Park on Sunday will be selected from: A. Narayanan. N Nadarajan. K. Nadarajah S Veloo R. Bala. M. Ganl. P. T. Murlhee P. Supplah. T. Guraselcaran.89 words
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116 1954-10-15 13 /CHINESE had no trouble at all In Vy keeping their unbeaten record In the S.A.F.A. Community league when they met Eurasians at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. After taking ten minutes to settle down. Chinese riddled the Eurasian defence, scored four roalr before the Interval116 words
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Article21 1954-10-15 13 The "A" hockey teams of Girls Sport* Club ano Singapore Cricket Club drew I—l at G S.C ground yesterday21 words
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356 1954-10-15 13 Y. LITUYEV SETS NEW HURDLES RECORD LONDON, Thurs. MOSCOW, gaining comfortable victories in both the men's and women's events, beat London in their field and track meeting here. Their men won 13 events (103 points) to London'Sj five (&7 points), and their women won by seven events (56 points) toReuter - 356 words
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278 1954-10-15 13 CORONATION YOUTHS MATCH FOR ANY COLONY JUNIOR XV CORONATION YOUTHS CLl'B of Johore Bahru. playv ing their first game in the Colony, beat Raffles Institution by 17 points (a goal and four tries) to ten (two goals) on the school ground yesterday. This was Coronation Club's first game this season,278 words
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Article93 1954-10-15 13 Singapore's Al! Stars table tennU team left the Colony early this morning on the first stage of their tour of the Federation. The AH Stars will play their first match at Kuala Lumpur tonight against a Rest side at the Fui Chew Association Hall. They93 words
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Article49 1954-10-15 13 The Manila ba.slcetballers iMin Nrbli. who will participate in the Pan-Asian Basketball tournament to be held in the Happy World Stadium, Singapore. Oct. IB to 23, will be e>n. tertained by members of the Filipino Association of Singapore at No. 4 Ardmore Park at 3 p.m. tomorrow.49 words
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Article46 1954-10-15 13 BRUSSELS. Thurs. Honved the Hungarian soccer team with six members of the International tram which defeated England at Wembley beat West Bromwlch Albion the English Cup holders, here last night by five goals to three after Albion had led 2-1 at half time Riuter.Reuter - 46 words
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161 1954-10-15 13 REST OF THE HOCKEY NEWS Hiscutt gets 4 goals Royal Army Bervlce Corp gave Young Men g Muslim Ajuorlation a i s—o beating In a Dlv. 3B hockey league match played at Farrer Park yesterday. HLscutt was In fine form, scoring four coals Including the hat-trick. Murray scored the other161 words
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Article102 1954-10-15 13 SYDNEY Thurs. noN Candy improved hU chances for a place in the Australian DavLs Cup team I yesterday, when he upset Lewis Hoad. 5-7, 6-3, 6-3. in the semi-finals of the metropolitan tennLs championships. Candy will meet Ocoriie Wort hlneton in the final on Baturday. MEXICO102 words
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Advertisement194 1954-10-15 13 ■r-— TJ*J7 re Kuala Lumpur Ipoh Residents ATTENTION PLEASE! N 0 CASH DOWN radio if you trade-in your old radio uith us Vihy p °y More Oe P° #> nan to pay a me deposit here term lo buy a new radio. ,i nnr time, ovrr IUU new model* i194 words
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Advertisement501 1954-10-15 13 mf quality I^l components Easystart pistons THE WORLDS FINEST MAIN STOCKIST AGENT LECK ENG CO. No 418 V.ctori* St. SINGAPORE. 7 DISTRIBUTORS Borneo Motors Ltd Singapore tr Federation. Your Wish Dream For j FRESH SYDNEY ROCK OYSTERS 1 1 can only come true at i SINGAPORE AIRPORT—^ j I -nHOTEt501 words
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573 1954-10-15 14 They will show how to play bigger teams FIRST GAME AT SCC TOD AY THAIS HAVE RUGGER LESSON FOR ASIANS By OUR RIGGER REPORTER REPRESENTATIVE rugby in the i Colony sets oft to an early start this season I with the visit of the Thai 1 Combined Services team. This573 words
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290 1954-10-15 14 A GAME AT LAST FOR SAOBA-AND IT'S 61 TO 6 AFTER more than two works of Inactl caused by tho minute cancellation of fixtures by their opponents. St. Andr> Old Boys Association managed to get a mat.;, at Woodsville yesterday But their opponents. Teachers Training College, could onlj field 12290 words
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Article35 1954-10-15 14 Victoria School beat Younu lay an* by six points <a tr\ penalty 1 to nil in their encounter at Victoria Schoi-: o:iy. Charlie Chan scored the Abbas kicked the penalty.35 words
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577 1954-10-15 14 Carpenter, best as a front runner, is back in Singapore form From EPSOM JEEP PENANG, Thursday. .PARPENTER (late Staroppo) can be a smart v galloper when in the mood. This three-year-old gave us a taste of his ability in his first race In Malaya, at Bukit Timah in July, when577 words
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Article260 1954-10-15 14 Deleted Hioniti gave the Wees their biggest turf success HIONITI spectacular all-the-way winner >t trie 1953 Perak Derby uas finished his racine career He is among the latest list of deletions A brown gelding oy High Caste. Hloniti stole the $30. 000 race at Ipoh last year with an260 words
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227 1954-10-15 14 THK Singapore St. Leger— last big race In the 1954 Malayan racing season will be the main event In the Singapore Turl Club November Meeting to be held on Nov 20. 24 and 27 I The St Leger. for Clas.s 1 Dlv. 1 i227 words
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Article21 1954-10-15 14 LATIFF 3, SH f If I Almost ITQ| jegan V chit 1 most i strike m His cfl M lin: 'rB21 words
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Advertisement829 1954-10-15 14 REACH 72,000 FAMILIES- WITH A CLASSIFIED ADVERT. Check Before Posting Replies to Box Numbers I Utmost c»'c ihould be taken j wMn replying to box """l^cr j jd« »o me the CORRECT 1 NUMBER and Address to the j Straits Times. Cecil Street. HHMM HM.II J'" (Continurd from Pa«e 6)829 words
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Advertisement710 1954-10-15 14 ACCOMMODATION VACANT I 10 Wo,d, SS (Mirt.)— Box it ctt. txtrm. FULLY FURNISHED. Impnurri 3 Bedroom Bungalow, Sennet t Estate. Rent $420 monthly or Sale for $42,000. Immediately available. Box A9llO. S.T. H'HNISHED DOUBLE ROOMS. Bathrooms attached, MS. Cooking Facilities, Approved Servires, 3rd Milr. Bukit Tlmah Road, cood locality. Box710 words
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Advertisement821 1954-10-15 14 I HOUSES k, LAND FOR SALE 2t Word, SS (Mim.)-Box St ct: txtra. 20. KARIKAL LANE. Preenold I Area 1435 «q. ft. Two-storey terrace house vacant possession Price $17,000/-. Telephone *****. KENNY HILL ESTATE— Attrac tive well situated Residential Build ing sites available. Full particulars apply Trie Anglo Thai Corporation821 words
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Advertisement718 1954-10-15 14 CLASSIFIED ADS. FOR SALE 10 Word, Si (Min.)— Box it ct, txtrm. 1 RADIO BARGAINS. Visit Shotam's showroom, 12, Orchard I Road, Singapore. Phone 6322 FOH SALE New Godowns about 5.000 and 17.000 sq. ft. S.H.B. area. Vacant possession. Apply Box A 9107. S.T. QUICK MALAY For Beginners $2 50718 words
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Advertisement95 1954-10-15 14 Discovery^ m gi tern, al >> DO fj KM Benedict, ru v!Cw Monk- 4" i\U formulu com 5| certain lu-rt j s M health and VflTj /*^N\ It is todft] s,,i, g ,n.»: THE tASTtRN r.MXj^M ■~*~TOUR Ft'fl-'K ij' Mint others h or lit'! tL FAR EAST COMMERCIAL Klv.r ValK95 words
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Miscellaneous45 1954-10-15 14 ii rar^^H I >itter ball v i c vedoi Jlj iMi ike B I SJ.I GJ wdfl (l\lll\\» i< TaH l.ir i- B.MI Jfl riv r^H i (unii vm "|^^^H I. A M r worlc^H ■MB r «t <V London H -inn- third fl Jay.45 words
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