The Singapore Free Press, 18 December 1952
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Title Section18 1952-12-18 1 The Singapore Free Press LARGEST AFTERNOON SALE IN MALAYA DSFDFDFDFFDF SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1952. PRICE FIFTEEN (IMS18 words
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Article372 1952-12-18 1 AIDS SHUT 1 '000 OPIUM DENS jw police tactics keep drug men on run I Free Press Staff Reporter pHE Anti-Narcotics IJranch of the Singapore Police this morning announced that by constant and incessant raids" during the last live months it had wiped out probably half of the Colony's estimated372 words
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15 1952-12-18 1 Ike talks with MacA. on peace in Korea p CT ver hwr :he m iour15 words
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Article69 1952-12-18 1 TWFNTY-MNK Chinese, most of wh-.rn had ved one months imprinunt for smoking opium re released at 10 a.m. to J from Outram Prison, The Acting Commissioner of Prisons Mr A M. Clou. said: "They can celebrate Christinas now." A total of 257 opium prisoners are69 words
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Article49 1952-12-18 1 Free Press Staff Reporter THE recent campaign to recrui: .student nurses for pore Hocspita. met encouraging sueA J. Victors, Director of Medical Services, at the annual Christmas Concert by the hospital's medical staff last night. However, he said, he would welcome many more appllca- tions.49 words
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Article32 1952-12-18 1 The Japanese Vice-Pre-mier. Mr. Taketora Ogata, told the Upper House plenary session the government has considered US aid so far ex- tended to Japan as a debt.— A.P.A.P. - 32 words
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Article31 1952-12-18 1 Sir Robert Howe. OorernorGeneral of the Sudan, has suspended for six months the issue of Al Saraha, a leftwing bi-weekly newspaper. No reason was given for the decision.- ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Article31 1952-12-18 1 An Asiatic Petroleum Comj pany official yesterday con- firmed Hong Kong a press i report that the APC was winding up to affairs of its I office m Canton.31 words
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Article31 1952-12-18 1 A handful of Sabre Jets fighting against high odds clashed with the Communist Air Force over Northwest Korea yesterday and sent one Red Uic: crashing In flames.- A.P.A.P. - 31 words
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208 1952-12-18 1 Arabs call for 'strong action' against French CAIRO, Thursday. rpHE Arab-Asian bloc of nations yesterday called a special conference to "take strong counter- measures against French aggression m North Africa." The conference will be held here after Dec. 20 when the Arab League Political Committee meets j to consider actionReuter; A.P. - 208 words
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Article63 1952-12-18 1 DO YOU want to know what Christmas will be Mke m the year 2152? The fourth 20-page Christmas Supplement to be published with The Free Press tomorrow will contain, among much excellent seasonal reading, a fascinating account of how "Spacemen Rediscover Christmas**. Make sure not to miss63 words
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Article41 1952-12-18 1 The French National Assembly has passed a new law which will oblige young Americans residing In France for a year or more to be conscripted m the French Army for a period of 18 months. ReuterReuter - 41 words
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155 1952-12-18 1 NEW YORK, Thursday. VTEWSWEEK magazine predicted yesterday that under the Eisenhower Administration "all means of increasing irritation between Peking and Moscow will be explored." Declaring the next Administration may try, much more than Truman's ever did, to stir up trouble behind the Iron Curtain,"A.P. - 155 words
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Article30 1952-12-18 1 Argentina has told Uruguay m a note that she is satisfied that Uruguaya has not recognised British "pretences" over the Falkland Islands m the Antarctic Argentina claims sovereignty.30 words
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Article67 1952-12-18 1 BONN, Thurs. nnHE Western Allies are ex--1 pected to lift all limits on peaceful German Industry by the end of the year it was learned last night. The restrictions on production of such things as synthetic petrol and rubber and shipping were laid down m anA.P. - 67 words
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Article28 1952-12-18 1 The Pakistan Government has decided to send a trade mission to Tokyo towards the end of December to negotiate a new trade agreement with Japan.- A.PA.P. - 28 words
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Article, Illustration84 1952-12-18 1 3 protest against a shelter THE bus shelter erected at the. five-foot-way m Dhoby Ghaut by the Singapore Traction Company has drawn a storm of protests from angry tenants who occupy houses near the stop. The shelter is blocking the entrances to three houses. One of the occupants told the84 words
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Article146 1952-12-18 1 RUBBER MEN TOLD: OBEY ORDINANCE THE Malayan Rubber Export Registration Board at its five-hour meeting yesterday asked rubber traders to adhere strictly to the provisions of the Rubber Packing Control Ordinance which comes into force m the new year. Ni»«ty-«4fht *ms In Singapore and to to tfa* MsraUan hmrm Th«146 words
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Article25 1952-12-18 1 Two West Berliners will be tried by a United States High Commission court early next month on charges of unauthorised possession of uranium25 words
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Article180 1952-12-18 1 PARIS, Thurs. A 3,000,000,000 franc barter agreement between France and China was approved yesterday by Mr Bernard De Plas, Presic' of the French Commit' International Trade, a n gov( tal group aim is to promote t: witl nunlat nations. M. De Plas also armour thatReuter - 180 words
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255 1952-12-18 1 OFFICIALS BARRED 'NO' SAYS MINISTER LONDON, Thurs. MR. STANLEY A* I Labour, asked t. retary for Colonies m House of Common if unofficial mem I Legislative Council of i Federation of Malaya prohibited under his regulations from holding office political party or a union. The Secretary for Colonies Mr. OliverReuter - 255 words
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Article31 1952-12-18 1 Madras Police fired on a rioting mob m Anakapalli Vizagapatam DUtrict yesterday killing two and injuring seven. The rioters had tried to loot the local treasury. A.P.A.P. - 31 words
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Article107 1952-12-18 1 Gales at 105 mph batter Britain ►NDON rs. PALI the count Thp up blix Unil nhtly da cd. In some plac» gal*' was accompanied by more thai. 1 mii. lin Scottuih lochs Rhip& sea to help many trawlers The the had v shelT' airport nearby two aircraft w«re blowu tugetlierA.P.; U.P.; Reuter - 107 words
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Article58 1952-12-18 1 I rre Press Staff Rrportrr A SI riON to ban ho; up before the Rural B< at its monthly meeting today The agenda included the question of slaughter houses j marking of rural district boundaries and s proposed amendment to the Rural Board Advertisement bylaw* Rates58 words
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Advertisement41 1952-12-18 1 o>w prized SILVER PIECES Restored SBnSnrc A WEEK TO CHRISTMAS the whirl and worry of shopping relax and have a cup of tea. T HE ARCADE TEA LOUNGE avourite haven along Orchard Rd. Pop m I SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD.41 words
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Advertisement67 1952-12-18 1 Wkkk WHMjumm st* PHONE 13UZ, MVP^MV, hWV WAUOH m CO. UB HIUM »»U>» C*>. MJ Yardley or ">ndon j Present Gift Sets^^^ I tit gr i I mL SB w 1 Ma < t jMj?. Ik "^1 L^Hlb^^^ Hk I For 'Her' I $2500 k^^ 1° v For Him'^Bf^^jF^^ $967 words
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Article, Illustration614 1952-12-18 2 Peter Quennell; PETER QUENNELL - Peter Quennell PETER QUENNELL BOOK REVIEWS by reviewed by FROM THE FIVE TOWNS HE CAME TO CONQUER LONDON frn n k biography w&&&^ of ARNOLD BENNETT I M)KR REVIEW ■Id Urm-.fti llrinema -r-VERYTHINc; has Ij one rong. my whispered the ng Arnold Bennett ins: woman614 words
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Article247 1952-12-18 2 I>ok\ on thristma s Day, v«.u will inherit some of t"e s the few who their ou w ill ha\ i insig retion ment to use m conind ill types ms. our acquisitive mind likes to gather informant! make us«- of it. You ri X your tie247 words
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Article112 1952-12-18 2 Tiie Man Whistler, by of 'ined d< Recomstudents Of the English^ nineteenth century a> to everyone who. like Whistler, loves painting for its ouri iake. The Denton Welch Journals. Edited by Jocelyn Brooke. (Hamish Hamilton). Private journals of the courageous arid gifted young writer whose feverish existence overshadowed112 words
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Article, Illustration630 1952-12-18 2 Andrew Hope - Wife No. 2 Dominated Valentino Andrew Hope By "Valentino" by Aian Arnold (Hutchinsons). WHAT happens to a woman who marries one of the most famous men show business has ever seen, and creates the legend that has kept his name alive long after his death? If the man is Rudolf630 words
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Article563 1952-12-18 2 Not-So- Dashing Poet Lover Peter Quennell reviews a new appraisal of the man icho icon Elizabeth Barrett LOVE," said Byron, was a "hostile transaction": by which he meant, no doubt, that even the happiest love affair and the most successful marriage included some conflict of wills, some clash of personalities,563 words
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Article, Illustration15 1952-12-18 2 DEATH OF AN ERA I Rudolf Yalentiii pla>cd I)X Anthon\ l>< m a recent film.15 words
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Advertisement105 1952-12-18 2 TO HIGHLIGHT THE \Jj? here nou the new b Jous itarmist adr N or red gold or You simply #r<y itomr -nits featherlight container. You'U b* «un delighted w\\h the effects you'll i Sttintl if HAIR AND BEAUTY PREPARATIONS S.J. mtvm i'j »v t Stftrisjm hm* food anrt Ml f^105 words
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Miscellaneous133 1952-12-18 2 New Crossword No. 847 CLUES K< I- E tjuick m firing, so to speak (11) 7. Pair evicted g.) (11). 8. Proverbially said to meet its fellow (7) 10 Bird that gets little remuneration i 3) 11. 50 m reverse 3) 13 Stumble and spill the oil (7). 15. Serviceable133 words
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Miscellaneous53 1952-12-18 2 Solution To Crossword No. 846 YESTERDAYS SOU TION. Across: 1. Orbs. 3. Last. 8, Dog. 9, Anagram. 10, Tabulating. 13, Housewives. 15, Emperor. 17, Lea. 18. Sheep. 19, Style. Down: 1, On duty. 2, Bugaboo. 4. Air. 5, Time. 6, Maple syrup. 7, E rms 11, Novelty. 12, Escape. 14,53 words
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Article203 1952-12-18 3 —If he gives home to family BRISTOL, Thursday er-merchant son of a farmer who was m agricultural executive committee ned that he. too. will be evicted froS r to his father, motheT, man is Mr. Gordon Hasell. who 18s.-a-i flat m Gilda-close 55-year W M^203 words
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Article29 1952-12-18 3 Bridge Quiz A A Dbl. A•AV 9 6 5 .10 5 4 K• 4 I 4 A V S 5 a AKQT( *AY X J 6 iba as pc-29 words
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Article58 1952-12-18 3 W ool faces a threat SYDNEY. Thurs. II'OOL GROWERS of A were aware of but the Grov, completely o synthetic fibre aa produced with the able qualities of wool. secretary. Mr. M. R. :ie, said here. Blaik commentng by profesUnivt T. G. that the M serious rapidly developing at ofA.A.P.; Reuter - 58 words
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24 1952-12-18 3 Thurs. writer has 1945 loss In i part of .red paintBurl m gton inct Ber tong A.P.A.P. - 24 words
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Article53 1952-12-18 3 .pal elections will be held m Vie: nam on Jan. 25 as the towards c. m Indo-Chinese National mbly. Premier Van Tarn announced. He said the elections would be held m all com m unities, which offer "sufficient conof security. These 1.879 villages or about half thoseA.P. - 53 words
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Article33 1952-12-18 3 Flel<J ir.shal Aziz Al r of the "Libera>ns" which fought the British m the Suez Canal zone last winter, is shortly to be appointed Egypt first Ambassruinr tn wind Germany.- ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Article25 1952-12-18 3 idame Chiang Kai-shek leave the United St for Formosa m time to join her husband Presici :ig Kai-shek, for Christ- Reuter AAP.Reuter; AAP - 25 words
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Article66 1952-12-18 3 Took one look then fled A THIEF who stole a suitcase opened it m the main street of Albury, Australia, to see what was inside then fled, leaving exposed the body of an infant. In court, where the thief was fined £A5, it was explained that the cas c belongedReuter; AAP - 66 words
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Article, Illustration152 1952-12-18 3 CORSET HID GOLD WATCHES DOVER. Thurs. A CLOTH harness m which a woman Customs officer found 268 gold watches valued at more than £5,000 shown to Dover maeristrat A 48-year-old mother of four children. Rosalie Silber. of Chosley-le-Roi. near Paris, was accused of trying to evade payment of duty. She152 words
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Article, Illustration12 1952-12-18 3 HE CLAIMS IT HELPS DEFROST THE REFRIGERATOR!' *-g J* ar w12 words
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Article69 1952-12-18 3 The United States Navy Secretary, Mr. Dan A. Kimball, speaking at the keel laying ceremony of the U.S.S. Saratoga said that the 60,000--1011 carrier was a "new challenge to those who might try to deprive us of the freedom of the seas." Mr. Kimball said heU.P. - 69 words
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Article59 1952-12-18 3 The British aircraft c Perseus, arrived at Malta yesterday with a load of helicopters, one of which will be used by Vice Admiral Mountbatten, newly ap.ited Commander of Atlant N les m the Mediterranean. Perseus wau> also carrying heavier helicopters which she wiM deliver m Malaya toReuter - 59 words
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Article38 1952-12-18 3 Senator John J. Sparkman (Democrat, Alabama the unsuccessful vice-presidential candidate m the recent United States election, arriving m Hong Kong on a MSA programmes, said he has been "pleased with what I saw." U.P.U.P. - 38 words
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Article51 1952-12-18 3 Arrangements are bein-j made for a meeting between Mr. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Gen. Mac Arthur. but there was no immediate indication of the time or c.- Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands consort of Queen Juliana will "very probabh tld the Qu( ■< nation m London next JuneReuter; A.P. - 51 words
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Article59 1952-12-18 3 All foreign firms operating m Pakistan will soon have to ister under the Companies Act. The order, to be promul-->d m the next few days, will require foreign firms to employ a set percentage of Pakistan nationals m the highest trades on the terms and conditionsReuter - 59 words
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Article188 1952-12-18 3 LONDON, Thursday. A MOTHER and daughter who fell out because the mother wanted a Church wedding and the daughter wanted to be married at a register office took their problem to court. Twenty-year-old Doreen Cooke, a pretty, darkhaired nurse who eloped with her boy friend188 words
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Article36 1952-12-18 3 LAMB'S BLOOD WAS USED The first recorded transfusion of blood into a human being was performed m 1667 by Jean Baptiste Denis, a French physician, who used the blood of a lamb m the proe< U.P.U.P. - 36 words
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264 1952-12-18 3 Whispers say Chaplin plans to quit U.S. HOLLYWOOD, Thursday. TTOLLYWOOD people are asking: Why did Charlie A Chaplin's young wife Oona dash back m the middle of a European tour with her husband for a week-end visit? Are the Chaplins quitting the U.S. for ever? Did Oona negotiate a transfer264 words
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Article49 1952-12-18 3 Polish newspapers m Warsaw have published a letter instructing all Roman Catholics m Poland not to take part m "underground activities and economic diversions." The newspapers said the instruction was contained m an official declaration from the Polish Episcopacy the Council of all the bishops. A.PA.P. - 49 words
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Article24 1952-12-18 3 Civil railway services m South Korea have been cut by 30 per cent because of a shortage of coal from Japan. ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Article26 1952-12-18 3 More than ten Chinese drowned when the 120--ton motorised junk Foo Sing struck a reef near the north coast Formosa port of Keelung and sank. A.P.A.P. - 26 words
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Article23 1952-12-18 3 The Lebanese Parliai. Pinani n n refused to ratify th<ment concluded last year beI Government and the Iraa Petrol. Re uterReuter - 23 words
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Article44 1952-12-18 3 More than 25.000 food parcels will be sent from Hong Kong to British Commonwealth prisoners of war m Korea soon. The International Red Cross is still negotiating with the Chinese Communists to let the parcels be delivered m Korea.- A.P.A.P. - 44 words
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Advertisement391 1952-12-18 3 COME TO |^|rLM\ JLj LJ X\ V^ XLa iomi outch M FOR WINTER SPORTS, AM) FLY BY K. L. M» YOU CAN BREAK YOUR JOURNEY EN-ROUTE INFORMATION BESBBVATIONB I ROM All ACCREDITED TRAVEL AGENTS THROIGHO! THE COUNTRY. OR FROM X LM ROY \l DITCH AIRLINES SINGAPORE X'MAS SALE! LAST FEW391 words
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Miscellaneous192 1952-12-18 3 Today's Radio SINGAPORE 1 p.m. Ray Martin O: i 1.30 News; 1.45—2 King c Trio; 5 Calling All Hospi i 6 Strings; 6.10 News: 6.3d j Radio Scientist; 6.45 Halls of i Ivy: 7.15 Maisie Ballard; Radio Orch.: 8 Take It F Here; 8.30 the D 9 Old Time Ballroom;192 words
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234 1952-12-18 4 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY Dec. 18. 1952. Realistic planning THE r Plan r public building, ♦he SinGovernment this mo: to be 1 at- i r paper. 1 ard r by the do. :log of ags wh could not be put ud one r were car r into c a234 words
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Article429 1952-12-18 4 S. H. Bonnett - S. H. Bonnett I Coronation I I London prtpores The State Coach Will 8e... By THE CLERK to the Stables sat by candlelight, entering up his diary. "About five o'clock the new St Coach was brought to the Mews/ 1 he wrote, nd about eight o'clock429 words
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Article184 1952-12-18 4 Wanted, by Peeress a Tiara T idon re the were worn for first ni?:h* I the op* nd often at private parties. Nay they kep* :ik, come out only for the State opening oi Parliament, and for other important functions. aiv women who k their tiai b*d them .n:o smaker184 words
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Article, Illustration65 1952-12-18 4 B °o «cro, TAKEH tH h the Cc ceremonies ce "Hy remavt eirdose| y fu, C( <* Undin to g0 fo the camera Pfcot« ff ed rticm, >t a worked photoß-apKj of ,7 important CO to I THE Qt- THE bol of f symbc! Dove65 words
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673 1952-12-18 4 ...And Now They Are Being Po lished- Up says PETER LOVEGROVE i FIRM of London A jewellers is now doing restoration work on the Royal Regalia and Crown Jew r els. some of which will be used at the Coronation of the Queen. Major D. H. Southerton, a member of673 words
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Article59 1952-12-18 4 RADAR prot< ction of business prem against thieves is foreshadowed m a report made to the Insurance Institute of London after a year's Investlgat into burglar The report gives an outline of the new r^dar alarm system. which transn. supersonic sound w a radiations. The building to59 words
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Advertisement7 1952-12-18 4 ore* ¥4 Of Arfrr jiß *£Pt/MT/O#\ > I'ORE-fi7 words
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Advertisement14 1952-12-18 4 IT'SAf*"ffyrfjf THC HONW BtM 7^^s|l |O y, IS cf 4 T *T^ leg* a"^14 words
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Article192 1952-12-18 5 Temporary Govt clerks fear retrenchment COIR w; Cc Pres Staff Reporter served wr.hT fe G vernme "t clerks were of thk m »k dls T lssal notices at th e beginning weJi L?n h a f d a T ek later told tha t t^y were being192 words
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Article69 1952-12-18 5 $500,000 SCHOOL FOR BLIND PLAN E Association for I > B.ind h Governme for t land to i i $500,000 md trade I blind, Mr. nerland, the preFree Press n rk on our I on as we Und and at > 50.000 m hand.* he Ming funds now j The69 words
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Article21 1952-12-18 5 G. of and depend- j Volunteer who w 'ip Road hillby the Sinviub v raised by21 words
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Article14 1952-12-18 5 tween 300 and of reside Mr. Her told a P: how certint out-14 words
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Article101 1952-12-18 5 Taleiitime at college Free Press Staff Reporter FIVE Singapore guest artistes have been invited to a talent ime contest m Johore Bahru beginning tonigrr 6.30. They are Mi&s Marion Willis, Victor Lim. Sinnappa. V. Jayaram and the Imitator of birds and hawker noises S R. S. Naidu. who will be101 words
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Article, Illustration38 1952-12-18 5 picture. The Singapore Social Welfare Department's children's centre at Kampong Kapor held a Christmas party for kids and adults yesterday. Picture shows two sisters Chong Choo Eng and Chon g Har Eng performing a Hungarian dance. Free PressFree Press - 38 words
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Article92 1952-12-18 5 THE office of the Director of Medical Services, Singapore, will start moving 1: Ful. Building into its new premises m Palmer Road on Saturday. The Chief Health Officer's oflrVe and the Accountant's branch of the department will move on Monday and respectively It Ls expected that92 words
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Article, Illustration89 1952-12-18 5 HE SAID 'NO' TO GIFT Mr. C. R. Dasaratha Raj, I who sits m the Legislative Council for Rochore, said this morning that he had denounced the $8,570,000 spe--1 cial defence gift to the Bri- tish Government m no ami biguous terms m the Council yesterday. The gift was not89 words
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199 1952-12-18 5 npHE Singapore City Electrical Engineer, Mr. C. C. Payne, yesterday appealed to all users of ele tricity to co-operate and economise by switching off all unnecessary lights and appliances between Dec. 19 and Dec. 23, when the new Pasir Panjang power station will stop199 words
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42 1952-12-18 5 NEW ZEALAND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR S'PORE Free Press Staff Reporter rpHE New Zealand GovA eminent, as part of its contribution to the Technical Assistance I oflenn« -o Asian students m apore scholarships and Is m asrlculE> r be obtained f the ColoB apI42 words
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Article61 1952-12-18 5 SUBSTATIONS Habie to load shedding tonight are: Pei luM.uiri Hi!.. Uendt- moer Oil Mill. Milne Kd laian Prk.tn JaUn >ul Kd.. »tlle-,,n t int-m.i Vin.mibr;* \\\ll Club Kit fle^ H St., \lj -imv P.i\ i I< Sir PuiH['Dumnin Hd luo Chiai Place Jal.in i irabrider Kd. Kan^o.-i Kd61 words
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Article81 1952-12-18 5 The following have been elected office-bearers of the Singapore T.B. Home Association: President, Mr. C. W. Lyle; vice-presidents. Messrs. Lim ig Lim. G. H. Kiat. Ng Sen and Yeo Chan Boon: hon. secretary. Mr. Jee \h Chiah: hon r. Mr Hal Tons: and comm/ Mr Kwek Soan Loh.81 words
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Article130 1952-12-18 5 BETTER CUSTOMS FACILITIES Free Press Staff Reporter 17EDERATIOIM Customs De- partment plans to provide better facilities for bus passengers examined at the Johore Causeway. The provision of these facilities which include shelter from weather is subject to sanction by the Federation Government. Recently bus passengers objected to being asked to130 words
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Article22 1952-12-18 5 Robinson's yesterday held a Christmas party for 200 children at which free balloons, cakes, sweets, icecream and drinks were distributed.22 words
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Article116 1952-12-18 5 PENANG, Thursday. THE FIRST group of 36 recruits will pass out from the Penang sub-division of the Malayan Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve m January, Commander D. W. Graham, Officer Commanding, said yesterI day. On graduation, they will be available for divisional duties. They will also116 words
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79 1952-12-18 5 Immigration chief hasn't heard about it Free Press Staff Reporter SINGAPORE'S Controller of O Immigration, Mr. J. L. J. Haxworth, told newsmen yesterday that he knew nothing about a Government committee suggestion that the Police should take over certain immigration duties. The suggestion was made m the report of the79 words
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Article36 1952-12-18 5 In appreciation of the kindness and attention re■ceived from Tan Tock Seng Hospital, staff members of i Cable and Wireless have presented to the Hospital i Diversional Therapy Unit an electric sewing machine.36 words
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Article58 1952-12-18 5 TALKS ON PARTY PROBLEMS k SINGAPORE Labour Party committee met last night to discuss the difficulties within the party. Concrete proposals, it was agreed, would be sent without delay to the new party councillors. Mr. Francis Thomas, who took the chair, told the Free Press: "We have good hopes our58 words
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Article33 1952-12-18 5 The Russian-owned freighter Timiriazev arrived m Singapore yesterday from Dairen on her wav to London with over 6.000 tons of cargo which includes linseed, soya beans, hemp seeds and cotton seeds.33 words
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156 1952-12-18 5 $1 MILLION JAP CLOTH WAIT FOR MARKETS Free Press Staff Reporter VIAN^Y Singapore textile dealers who imported x about $1 million worth of Japan* loth for re-export are faced with the dilliculty o| disposing their stocks «as a result of dwindling dein from Indonesia, Siam and other neighbouring: countries. Their156 words
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Article58 1952-12-18 5 The Assistant Director of Medical Services Deferfcei, Dr. W. E. Hutch: said yesterday that the group of men and women recruited to the Singapore Hospital Reserve Unit will begin training early month at the General Hospital. Of 50 men and women who have applied to join58 words
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Article6 1952-12-18 5 Customs revenue down $3 million KUALA6 words
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Article25 1952-12-18 5 Another cut price stall Free Press Staff Reporter A* stall at Raj Market on S: The at Beach h Market last Sat;. from 10 than25 words
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Article20 1952-12-18 5 MILLIONAIRE'S CASE IN JAN. Singapore C: of A} hearii Guat, fon S: 1 and 600 of hi of the Chiel20 words
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Article92 1952-12-18 5 Free Press Staff Reporter THE tion I) lock R tfi pr month Controller of Imm i Mr. J. L. J. Haxwori Press conference He declared: We will evfr move into our o\ quarters building Prince Edward Road." The building which wi:: around $750,000 will house all the immigration92 words
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Advertisement45 1952-12-18 5 1 RAFFLES tonight KATONG BOY'S CLUB DANC EXTENSION TO 1 a.m. SATURDAY NIGHT sGAFORL'S FAVOURITE DANCi \M providing Verve Versatility RENE NIEVES ARANTEEING A PLEASANT EVENING'S ENTERTAINMENT. Appearing on each Festive ni^ht over X'mns New Year's Eve. S.P.H.de SWXkilewtflei/ rriiiT, vmMWk Tlt'itJO^VuAiA tuMWt iwm MIXMASTER45 words
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Advertisement81 1952-12-18 5 >? 9 ljtA SUGGESTIONS Mv)t% i fr m *&&ss} Bobinsons w vx MM m l^^^i^^ Perfu m (>s jT^-JM t^V whisper Romance Each packed m attractive Presentation Case /OL DE NUIT 5 45.00 APRES LONDEE $25.00 SOUS LE VENT $45.00 LEUR DE FEU $30.00 PERFUME L'HEURE BLEUE $25.00 and $40.0081 words
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Article904 1952-12-18 6 Britain's Jet Lead is Threatened Science teaching is dying out because science teachers are too poorly paid says a HEADMASTER months ings will be pulled, arguments marshalled, and th circulated to for a ba: or roller a decision wh U disaster for every man, woman and child m Britain. And904 words
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Article407 1952-12-18 6 Farouk 's 200 cars for sale WINDOW ON THE WORLD' STORIES ROYAL AUCTION For SaU limousines, station wagons. bMtir, etc. Tip-Top condition. As used by Royalty. Previous owner detained abroad." <T*HE advertisement sums up a forthcoming Cairo auction when a fleet of the worlds most powerful and luxurious cars once407 words
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Article, Illustration65 1952-12-18 6 The annuil Etun Wall Game, the 11 a Collegers and Oppidan v was played near Windsor and ended m a pointless draw for the third tmteta .v. It is a goal m d m the <)p--pidan> hav c won 3;i times. Colleger v and 43 have been65 words
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Article13 1952-12-18 6 J.W. TAYLOR - 400 YEARS OF THE LOCAL 'PUN' J.W. TAYLOR By hous 11,- No betting13 words
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Advertisement87 1952-12-18 6 CAPITOL F'« "DAY HOWARD HAWKS' THE BIG SKY iuik oouGus-otwEr «ur AIfTH fHKAH I HUXIKOTT Xy j REX TODAY 11 145 '39 "CAPTAIN SCARLEIT" RICHARD la -rd thrj I PAViIICN 1 i TODAY DAILY! 11 i m 1 4.J LIS I 4"> NEXT CHANCE! SHIUIM ring James Stewart SAT. MIDNIGHT87 words
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Advertisement55 1952-12-18 6 4 I B'P^/i J S ne Christmas HeraTd sends /LvMJW^T*?C you Greetings announces *3»*B W. tne forthcoming festivities jWr _3 CHRISTMAS EVE I U yiraPf BOXING NIGHT j I /3y NEW YEAR'S EVE j m with abundance of Good H \1 Fare G oo Cheer, and all Ji the things55 words
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Miscellaneous166 1952-12-18 6 m3ndir3k6 Exclusive to the Singapore Free Press m Malaya 1 GUESS MY IDEA'S V\ R0U6. 1 THOUGHT SuT THEY COULD NEVER GET DOWN I s{/005 {/00£ V£ V, V 7«f MIODL Of THE URANIUM THIEVES MIGHT GET r TO GtT TnE GAS IN-- i WE ROOM. A F- ■'OunO, SLEEPING166 words
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Article313 1952-12-18 7 SAVE THE MONEY' SAYS STRICKLAND 'Not much to gain m Ceylon i Free Press Sports Reporter M^. Ted Striekha* secretary of the Singapore th.f u mpiC ports L Council sa 'd thi s morning 5 ithW OUl f d n °V. be P rofitab| e to send a team otAAP - 313 words
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Article87 1952-12-18 7 WIVES of termed uiiij syndicate, unl. will be ndon promot- k Solomons at \irport today, up an it ion which will rate fifhts m featuring i the best boxers Britain and the I local boxers be given a I negotiations uith solor wares spore boxers tt87 words
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175 1952-12-18 7 LTAA will probe Sedgman s status America insists NORMAN BROOKES, president of the Lawn \ssociation of Australia, said yesterday I.TAA would not review Frank Sedgman's is unless asked to do so by the American Davis Cap manager, Aldruk Man. Sedgman is expecting an offer from Jack Kramer to turn pro175 words
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Article165 1952-12-18 7 V.md Pausto Gar of the I ms will match today, of the Davis Cup final m Sydney. In the second singles, America's v Trabert will play Italy's veteran Gianni CvCuoelli replaces Rolando Del > who played for Italy against m Brisbane last week. ans believe theyA.P. - 165 words
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Article102 1952-12-18 7 pEYLON has been invited to participate m the second A^itn quadrangular soccer tournament to be held m Rangoon m the second week of Oc'ober. 1953. it was stated m Colombo yesterday. The othrr participants are India. Pakistan and Burma. The invitation was received hy the Ceylon Football AssociationU.P. - 102 words
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Article123 1952-12-18 7 KEITH Miller, Australian Test all-rounder, was appearing before a medical board yesterday afternoon to decide his fitness for the second Test match against South Africa m Melbourne starting on Boxing Day. Miller, who had been suffering from an ulcerated throat, said yesterday he "fullyReuter; AAP - 123 words
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Article44 1952-12-18 7 FINALS TONIGHT "EMNALS of the Rcyal Electrical I r and Mechanical Engineers I novices boxing competition have been postponed until tonight. The final bouts were originally i scheduled to be fought off m an open-air ring at Ayer Raja Road last night.44 words
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Article91 1952-12-18 7 Sunbeam B.P. beat Prajser Neave S.C. by four games to three at badminton. Results (Sunbeam players fir^ John Chua beat C.G Menon 15-2 15-4 Vincent Gomez beat Chia Hock San 16-17. 15-6. 15-8; Johnny Ngai lost to David Lee 8-15 6-15; Ng Kum Kuen beat Arthur Chua91 words
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Article119 1952-12-18 7 rFHE University touring A team yesterday went down to a Negri Sembilan Hockey Association side by one-nil m Seremban. Varsity were unlucky to lose, for they dominated the play which was fast and exciting most of the time. The Negri goal came two minutes from the119 words
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Article366 1952-12-18 7 St. Andrew's School 3; Rukit Mertajam School 0. £T. Andrew's School won yesterday's Woodsville rugger match against Bukit Mertajam School by scoring the only try. It was a deadlock, an exciting and thrilling deadlock, up to the last five minutes. When a scoreless draw366 words
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Article37 1952-12-18 7 Town Rangers beat Royal Artillery Military Corps 5-1 In a r riendly soccer match at Parrer Park yesterday. Scorers for Rangers were Roberts <3> Mann and Cheow Hock. D. Pitts for Royal Military Corps.37 words
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Article35 1952-12-18 7 TURPIN GIVES UP A TITLE I > PH TURPIN. Bri- r world <■- ight night re- B tish B Board would ererj support lor a world ht. world n or ;-pin that n up the Em- ReuterReuter - 35 words
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22 1952-12-18 7 i schoolhosen to Combined XI to play t the Victoound Kuala Is quadrangulai Ong Chen-j22 words
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Article74 1952-12-18 7 The Singapore Badminton Association fixtures for Friday. Satur:id Monday are: I KM»\> I>l C. 19 at 7 p.m. -irt No. 3 Senior Inter-Club Id BP 'Yel- BP Umpires: Joe Ang Ann Beng ReN\irßl»\Y. PF( 20 at 2.30 p.m. tmnercial Houses she: Sime Darby pires: A Sujak an<* Mah74 words
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Article123 1952-12-18 7 SINGAPORE S Lucky Strike badminton team made a clean sweep against Hong Kong players on Tuesday night m the last of their series of matches m Hong Kong. Ong Poh Lim, m an exhibition game against team mate Loong Pan Yap, won 15-8, 18-13. PohA.P. - 123 words
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Article259 1952-12-18 7 ROYAL Air Force. Char beat Royal Air Force i Tengah by 14 points (goal, two tries and a penalty goal* to 11 < goal and two tries* m j their rugger encounter at 1 Tengah yesterday. The home team was unlucky lose tMs robiist game, which was259 words
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Article, Illustration41 1952-12-18 7 A Free Press reporter found Isimeli Radrodro energetically getting down to strenuous training at Batu Pahat yesterday. The Fijian boxer is pictured above sparring with Naulu. Isimeli is facing the camera. BELOW: Radrodro does a spell of skipping.41 words
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Article397 1952-12-18 7 QELANGOR yesterday won championship honours m the inter-State combined schools hockey quadrangular tournament at Kuala Lum- pur, when they beat Malacca, favourites and last year's winner, by one-nil The goal came m the 42nd minute, when a powerful drive by Selangor's left fullback, Hanif Khan, off397 words
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Article58 1952-12-18 7 The Gymkhana Sports Club soccer team against the Cheru Pushpa Samagam m a friendly game at Farrer Park on Saturday will be chosen from: T. Mahendran, C P. Philip. F. Teddy, Sidek, S. Velu, S. Reghunathan, Leong Wing Sun. P. Carrol. Ibrahim Fattah, 8. KrLshnan. Khalid (capt),58 words
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Article54 1952-12-18 7 TOE Rocky Tomasello (1M of Elizabeth. M technically knocked out Lou V. (154 1 of New York, on night m the eighth and fir... of their feature bout at the V* Chester County centre. Tomasello who wa* lea^inc of the way wa.s bomb against the ropes when Abe54 words
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Article38 1952-12-18 7 Shell Sports Club and S Darby Sports Club the final of the Cbmmi competition m the S: minton Associate night Shell 6.C be* SporUs Club 5-0 a d B.C. beat Borneo 9p38 words
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311 1952-12-18 7 Free Press Boxing: Repor DRESSMFN from Singapore invaded the Ilr.td- quarters of the Ist Fiji Infantry Krgimeni Batu Pahat yesterday. Their object was tv > u it h the light-heavyweight champion of the Orient, Sgt. Isimeli Radrodro, go through the daily train311 words
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Article79 1952-12-18 7 CARTER IN TOUGH BATTLE FREDDY rman of lightweight champion. Jimmy Carter, to an un: 10-rourvi draw In a n flight m California on T day night. Referep John Bes> and Judge Billy Burk. the fight a draw judge Frcfi Bottaro u l the bout underdo Hern :>.9 lb built upA.P. - 79 words
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Article14 1952-12-18 7 Despite 25 mil imf. Inter-un: Ipss dr.iw A f< the14 words
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Article35 1952-12-18 8 A US navy Vlkins:-9 rocket ft red at White S. Yew Mexico, proving grounds yesterday soared 13 i m the air equalling the altitude record for one stag? rockets. U P35 words
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Article62 1952-12-18 8 Premiers to meet again next June LONDON. Thurs Mi "chill a. -*d m House of Commons :hat a meeting of Prime ould be held m after tlon of the Queen The June conference wffl Prt:ne Mln» *;> t plans area sU .^hich -ed on dnrlng ihe recent th econ nferBetween62 words
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Article15 1952-12-18 8 The large Middle Eas deterday :>bs ill accom- j modatp 500 pattens AP.15 words
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Article58 1952-12-18 8 MR AND MRS. HKSRY thanks friends and re-, latlvea for the best nisises and: the weddtef presenu. THE family of the I*? N? CheeM Seng of Joo Chlat Roa..: vtso to express their heart fe't th?r.fes to: members of the Koon Beng Road Presbmrlan Church. 3iap Choo Tew, relattTes,58 words
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Article443 1952-12-18 8 Revelations m Rose Mary case ADEN, Thursday. SIR Hartley Shawcross, Counsel for the AngloIranian Oil Company, and Count Zonca, an It ilia n nobleman, duelled their way through a gruelling cross-examination here yesterday m the suit to settle ownership of 900 tons of PersianReuter - 443 words
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Article28 1952-12-18 8 The Egyptian premier. Major-General Mohamed Neguib and the German Ambassador. Herr Guenther Pawelke. yesterday resumed their talks at Cairo on the German IsraeM repatriation agreement.— A.P.A.P. - 28 words
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Article16 1952-12-18 8 Nal Konthl SuphamongKhon j has been appointed first Siamese Minister to Aus- tralia U.P.U.P. - 16 words
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Article180 1952-12-18 8 LONDON, Thurs. MORE than 100 young Asians mostly students from Malaya, India and Pakistan living m Londonquestioned for 40 minutes on Tuesday night two former Labour Cabinet Ministers Mr. Aneurin Bevan and Mr. Hugh Gailskell during a regular broadcast feature m the BBC Far Eastern ServiceReuter - 180 words
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Article35 1952-12-18 8 The U.S. army has reprimanded Lt-Gen. Lewis A. Pick for improperly supervising the construction of five North African air bases, where millions of dollars were "wasted." Senate Investigators disclosed yesterday.- U.P.U.P. - 35 words
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177 1952-12-18 8 NEW YORK. Thurs. MRS Mamie Eisenhower. wife of the American President-elect, is one of the 12 best dressed women m the world, according to the New York Dress Institute. Top place on the Institute's s still held by the Duchess of Windsor. SheReuter - 177 words
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Article43 1952-12-18 8 The Israeli Premier, Mr. David Ben Ourton, was last night scheduled to tender the resignation of his present cabinet within 24 hours to allow the formation of a reshuffled coalition regime to end the current Israeli political crlsis.- U.P.U.P. - 43 words
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Article40 1952-12-18 8 Bulgaria is not planning to halt the immigration of Jews to Israel, Bulgaria's Foreign Minister M. Naitcheff told Mr. Gersnon Avner, newly appointed Israel Charge D'Affaires at Sofia when the latter presented hla credentials yesterday.- A. P.A.P. - 40 words
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Article342 1952-12-18 8 BELGRADE, Thursday. YUGOSLAVIA severed diplomatic relations with the Vatican yesterday, alleging interference In the country's internal affairs by the Holy Sea. A formal notice of the rupture was given m a Note delivered to Monsignor Silvio Oddi, Vatican Charge d'Affaires m Belgrade. The YugoslavU.P. - 342 words
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Article103 1952-12-18 8 A POLICE dog early •A yesterday trapped a *7 -year-old Czech labourer who climbed a 12-foot wall surrounding Buckingham Palace where the Queen was asleep. The alarm system inaugurated after a break m at the palace m October 1951 failed to work. But the dog,U.P.; A.P. - 103 words
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Article41 1952-12-18 8 World flyweight champion Yoshio Shirai yesterday married the pretty girl who used to deliver eggs to his house, m Tokyo Shirai, 29, and his bride. 20-year-old Toshlko Shioya. were married In a traditional Shinto ceremony.- A.PA.P. - 41 words
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Article20 1952-12-18 8 Britain's exports of electrical goods; are expected to reach £210,000,000 m 1952, compared with 189.000.000 m 1951 A.P.A.P. - 20 words
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Article, Illustration44 1952-12-18 8 picture MORE THAN 5.000 people attended a three-hour Christmas concert staged last night by the Medical Staff of the Singapore Civil General Hospital at Oei Tiong Ham Hall. Picture shows the finale, featuring a chorus of 32 actors and actresses. Free PressFree Press - 44 words
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Article167 1952-12-18 8 Indonesia names new army chief THE HAGUE, Thurs. TH E Indonesian Prime Minister, Dr. Wilopo, yesterday announced the appointment of Colonel Bambang Sugeng as new Indonesian army Chief of Staff. Colonel Sugeng succeeds Colonel Nasutlon, who was dismissed on Dec. 5 m what an Indonesian Government spokesman said was partA.P.; Reuter - 167 words
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Article65 1952-12-18 8 The British Overseas Airways Corporation yesterday said its Comet jetliner now m Japan for a series of tests I set up a new record of 658 miles per hour (ground speed) on its way from Fukuoka m southern Japan t 0 Tokyo. The speed was maintainedReuter - 65 words
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Article33 1952-12-18 8 Mr. M. GopalA Menon. Indian OoTernment Repreaentatiye m Malaya, yesterday officially opened the North China Steamship Company, the first Indian -owned shipping nrm established m Hone Kong.- ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Article31 1952-12-18 8 The degree of Doctor of Laws Honoris Causa was conferred on the Egyptian Ambassador m Pakistan, Doctor Abdul Wahab, at the annual j convocation of Dacca UniI versity yesterday.31 words
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260 1952-12-18 8 VIENNA. Thursday. ftWO SISTERS of Professor Bruno Pontecorvo, A missing British atom scientist, are attending: the Communist -sponsored world peace congress m Vienna. Their presence In Vienna lent weight to much Western speculation that Pontecorvo voluntarily went to Moscow to work for the Russians whenA.P. - 260 words
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Article216 1952-12-18 8 U.S. may help train troops PARIS, Thursday. WESTERN defence planners here last night agreed to back France m her seven-year-old war against Communism m Indo-China. The 14-nation Atlantic Council passed a resolution recognising that France m keeping with the "aims and ideals tic community andU.P. - 216 words
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Article29 1952-12-18 8 DECORA TED The West German Q j ment yesterday decorated moral rearmament leader. Dr. Frank Buchman for his help m developing the postwar friendship between Germany and France. A.PA.P. - 29 words
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Article19 1952-12-18 8 Ja{ hito the Coro London was a gu« jkyo lsu^ British basatdor ft* Easier DeniM.- Reuter AAPReuter; AAP - 19 words
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Miscellaneous61 1952-12-18 8 THE SAINT by Leslie Charteris __*^flfl I WARN YOU, 1 r WELL, I'VE SELPOM BEEN^I fARE YOUR FRJENDSTy£AH.I [IT 6 50 HARD FOR ME YOU MUST TRy,^ fT'S A LOVELY BOATW^ I'M GOING TO [SH ANGMAIED MORE^^Ji ABOARD ALREADY h^& TO REMEMBER ALL THESE GRANDMA <* MRTEMPLAR. WAIT DO MY61 words
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