The Straits Times, 4 August 1949
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Title Section19 1949-08-04 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S, LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 1 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1949. PRICE TEN CENTS.19 words
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1092 1949-08-04 1 Councillors Tilt At Singapore From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. TODAY'S meeting of the Federal Legislative Council decided unanimously that immediate steps should be taken to improve Federation ports, with a view to using them for the direct import and export of goods.1,092 words
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Article, Illustration54 1949-08-04 1 MM VUKOI.I) Kalthum binte Agus of Raffffles Girls' School who won the first prize for her drawing "In The <■ trdrn" is seen receiving her award from the Governor of •Singapore. Sir Franklin Gimson, who opened officially the Eighth Inter-School Art Exhibition, at the British Council Centre yesterday.— Straits Times54 words
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Article, Illustration35 1949-08-04 1 BREASTING THE TAPE— V. Krisha Murthy. aged 17, winning the 220 yards open at the St. Andrew's School sports yesterday. He also won the 100 yards, the 440 and the long jump. Straits Times picture.35 words
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Article163 1949-08-04 1 CANBERRA, Wednesday. IT was learned today that the Australian Govern- ment is investigating reports of sabotage of equipment in coal fields operating under army control since Monday. It is not known whether the reported sabotage has be^n on a large scale, but the Prime Minister, Mr.Reuter; UP - 163 words
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Article64 1949-08-04 1 GENEVA, Wed.— Russia today produced a surprise counter-attack to British demands that she should admit a United Nations Commission to investigate the plight of "over 10,000 000 victims of slave labour. At the end of a speech to the U.N. Econouiic Council, the Soviet delegate proposed aReuter - 64 words
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Article87 1949-08-04 1 KUALA LIMPCR. Wed TO cut the deficit on broadcasting:, the Committee appointed by the Federal Council to investigate the working of the Department of Broadcastinghas recommended the end of Government responsibility for broadcasting in Malaya and consideration of sponsored broadcasts. It suggests that the Government should* consult87 words
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Article65 1949-08-04 1 NEW YORK, Wed— Sarah Churchill, daughter of Mr. Winston Churchill, averted a possible panic at a Norwich (Connecticut) theatre la-st night when smoke drifted in from a rubbish fire outside. Some of the audience started for the exits. Miss Churchill, starring in "Philadelphia Story." appealed to the65 words
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Article182 1949-08-04 1 "Consulate Mobbed" Report HONO KONG, Wed. AN unconfirmed Chinese report circulating here said a large crowd of Chinese mobbed the British ConsulateGeneral in Shanghai this afternoon. There were no further details. In Washington It is stated that the United Statei has protested to Chinese Communist authorities about the delay inReuter; AP - 182 words
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Article46 1949-08-04 1 WELLINGTON, Wed.— New Zealanders have voted by an overwhelming majority In favour ol peace time conscription, according to a preliminary count. On completion of this preliminary count the nnal figures were declared to be 535,401 in favour of conscription and 152,810 against.— Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Article22 1949-08-04 1 PRAGUE, Wed.— About 12 of Czechoslovakia's 4.500 priests have now been excommunicated for supporting the Government sponsored "Catholic action committees —Reuter.Reuter - 22 words
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Article41 1949-08-04 1 CALCUTTA, Wed.— Police opened fire and used tear gas to break up Communist demonstrations in South Calcutta last night. Demonstrators attacked police with brickbats, injuring two officers and seven constables, and set fire to two buses. Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article148 1949-08-04 1 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Wed. AMERICAN rubber consuming industries intend to ask for a technical role in Malayan rubber production, reports the Daily Telegraph New York correspondent. Leading companies In America are understood to be formulating this request as part of the case148 words
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Article60 1949-08-04 1 RIO DE JANEIRO, Wed.- A radio message "flre aboard, passengers panicking, endeavouring to force-land"— was heard Just before a Brazilian airliner crashed in southern Brazil, it was learned today. At least two of the 30 passengers died. Search planes reported the aircrart grounded in difficult country whereReuter - 60 words
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Article259 1949-08-04 1 AMETHYST CAPTAIN'S STORY HONG KONG, Wednesday. LIEUTENANT Commander John Kerans, captain of H.M.S. Amethyst in its dash down the Yangtse commented today, "My relief is fantastic." At a news conference in his battle scarred cabin today he said he gave himself a "50-50" chance when heAP - 259 words
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Article116 1949-08-04 1 Shopkeeper Fought Armed Men rE proprietor of a sundry goods shop tried to resist two armed robbers who entered his shop at Lingkong Tiga. off Changi, last night and held him up at the pistol point. One of the robbers then pulled out the magazine from the automatic and showed116 words
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Article34 1949-08-04 1 NEW TORK, Wed.— The New York Times said today that Admiral Byrd Li planning a new naval expedition to the Antarctic next winter with 3,500 men and eight ships taking part.— UP.UP - 34 words
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Article472 1949-08-04 1 MALA YA SEEKS OWN RUBBER DELEGATE Council Swansong For Sir Sydney From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. unofficial members of the Federal LegisJ lative Council today spoke in favour of Malaya having separate representation at all meetings of the International Rubber Study Group. Only one spokesman— an official member472 words
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Article187 1949-08-04 1 NICE, (France). Wed. UASKED bandits ambushfd in the Aga Khan, one of the richest men in the world, in his car outside his Riviera villa today and stripped an estimated US$600,000 worth of jewels from the hands and clothes of his wife. The Aga KhanReuter; UP - 187 words
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Article, Illustration13 1949-08-04 2 IUJJ CLPRYS who struggled with an escaped python in the Dutch freighter Schledfjk.13 words
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286 1949-08-04 2 SYDNEY, Wednesday. WHAT a Sydney magistrate, Mr. Pickup, described as an "ingenious method", failed because a male ahopKfter over-estimated the strength of a powerful magnet. The ingenious device was what appeared to be a neatly wrapped parcel— but what was in fact a boxReuter - 286 words
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Article92 1949-08-04 2 Wrestled With 32-ft Python NEW YORK, Wed. WHEN a 32-foot python escaped from its cage in the hold of a Dutch ship taking a cargo of wild animals from the Far East to New York, it coiled itself around the body of Miss Qenevleve Cuprys, the Singapore agent for aReuter - 92 words
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Advertisement87 1949-08-04 2 FRIDAY 3TH. AUG. BOXIM Jjli. W0» lP BOBBY NJOO (JAVA) j. NEWELL (MALAYA) TAN GWAT TEK (JAVA) V8. NA1 BOM 8EK (BTtOK) KM KHOON r%. TOM CBAI E. Lombardo I W»lkej S Singh CwtUlo BOOKINGS— bay mo* 1 HAPPT WORLD t WINSTON'S— A»CADE TICKETS- $5. BLl ELL Varnishes, Enamels, Coloui87 words
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Advertisement715 1949-08-04 2 NOTICES BY ORDER OF COMMANDANT 223 B.OJ). BALES OF 3DRPLU8 W.D. STOKES Tenders are Invited for the purchase of the stores detailed in Tender No. 53. The Stores may be viewed at: No. 1 S«b Depot, KranJI, Singapore. Lot 80— Misc. M.T. Spares— comprising of: Axle Shafts, Shoe Lining Assys,715 words
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Advertisement463 1949-08-04 2 NOTICE PROBATE ADMINISTRATION ■state oT Mrs. Louie ErsUne Qulfley (deceased) late of StaNotice is hereby given that an persons having claims against the estate of the above-named deceased are required to g*» the undersigned as Executor of the above-named deceased, on or before the 3rd day of September, 1949 notice463 words
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Advertisement550 1949-08-04 2 TO-DAY TOMORROW S.1S 1.15 9.11 William Holdm Jk Glenn Far* In "MAN FROM COLORADO" A ColnmbU Picture In Technicolor CHEAP MATINEE TO-MORROW at 11. M a.m. gab*. In "JUNGLE BOOK" in Technicolor Admission Prieea: $1 Cte. I GREAT WORLD Atfcatle «.W— ».15 "PHANTOM OF THE WEST" Whole Serial 'HEART OF550 words
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Advertisement164 1949-08-04 2 FESTIVE CHEERS ft I with R n W DONT "HESITATE/ H m sfc3 ASK for, S ■OOSTtAO 4 CO.. LTD. W^ FLY SIHGAPORS BANGKOK g~ j i hour Hight F«»e I bo IVIRt MONDAY 1230 hr... THURSDAY 0830 hr» with thtough conncctioni to Europe and U.K. S» BRAATHENS S A.F.E.164 words
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Article328 1949-08-04 3 UNIFICATION OF ARMS SOUGHT Secret Talks In London Open LONDON, Wednesday. •pHE four American defence chiefs, Gen. Omar Bradley (army), Admiral Louis Denfield, Gen. Hoyt Vandenburg (air) and Gen. A. M. Gruenther, Chief of the Joint Staffs, who arrived here last night from Germany, began secret talks with the BritishReuter - 328 words
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Article, Illustration39 1949-08-04 3 LONDON WEDDING of Mr. James McKnight Hart of the Colonial Service, Singapore, and Miss Diana Parks, who served as a member of the W.R.A.F. in Singapore, took place recently. Mr. and Mrs. Hart will return to Malaya next month.39 words
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Article196 1949-08-04 3 HONG KONG, Wednesday. THE battered sloop Amethyst today steamed into Hong Kong harbour with an escort of warships and low-flying Spitfires to be welcomed by the sound of scores of ships' sirens and salvoes of thousands of Chinese firecrackers Large crowds lined the waterfront in spiteReuter - 196 words
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Article71 1949-08-04 3 HONG KONG, Wed. SIMON, the Amethyst's cat, should be wearing a wound stripe. It was learned today that he was wounded four times during the Communist attack. "We were quite worried," Petty Officer McCarthy said. "Poor old Simon just crawled around in the corners lickingAP - 71 words
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Article142 1949-08-04 3 Admiralty Denies Red Reports LONDON. Wed. THE Admiralty has categorically denied a Chinese Communist radio report that the Amethyst sank a Chinese ship and drowned hundreds of passengers. The report alleged that Amethyst forced the Chinese river steamer Kiangling to come alongside f o use her as a shield fromReuter - 142 words
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Article48 1949-08-04 3 LONDON, Wed. Viscount Leverhulme one of Britain's wealthiest men who died in Minneapolis, U.S. in May, left £2,357,039. Duty paid amounted to £1,656,000. He was governor of Lever Brothers and Unilever Industries Ltd. Unljever controls 516 firms connected with soap I in 40 countries. AP.AP - 48 words
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Article33 1949-08-04 3 RANGOON, Wed.— Burma exported 892,000 tons of rice and rice products during the first half of this year, against her 1949 export quota of 1,250,000, it was officially announced tonight.— Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article149 1949-08-04 3 3 DIE IN ROBBERY SEQUEL BANGKOK, Wed. AFTER more than 14 month' quiescence In the trial. Siamese police yesterday took into custory for "self protection" two leading suspects of Bangkok'c £50,000 gold robbery of May 12. last year. This followed the shooting of four people by an opium-crazed Chinese gunman,Reuter - 149 words
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Article42 1949-08-04 3 LONDON, Wed. Britain has given Hashemite Jordan (Transjordan) £500,000 to help the Arab kingdom resettle Palestine Arab refugees on its territory. An official British source reported that the United States would make a gift of a similar amount.— A.P.AP - 42 words
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Article17 1949-08-04 3 BEIRUT, Wed.— Syria Is reported to be building new fortifications along her Israeli frontier. Reuter.Reuter - 17 words
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Article394 1949-08-04 4 State Govts.May Take Over Responsibility From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. SOCIAL welfare services in the Federation will, from next year, be the responsibility of the State and Settlement governments if the recommendation of a committee appointed by the High Commissioner to investigate the working394 words
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Article, Illustration28 1949-08-04 4 yiH. E. BENNETT-BKLM-NER, publicity manager of Qantas Empire Airways, who is m Singapore to arrange for his airline's exhibition stall at Kalian* Airport on Air Day, Aug. 20.28 words
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Article, Illustration30 1949-08-04 4 THE SULTAN of Selangor talking to one of the boys from Serendah Boys' Home who were given a Hari Raya party at the home of the Mentri Besar. P.K. picture.30 words
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Article165 1949-08-04 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. T*HE Federation Government has "generally x accepted" the recommendations of Messrs. S. S. Awbery and F. W. Dalley on labour and trade union organisation in Malaya, it was stated at this morning's meeting of the Federal Legislative Council. Regarding165 words
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Article91 1949-08-04 4 $4 Million In Tax From Britain From Oar SUIT Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. THE Income Tax DepartJ ment's representative in the United Kingdom up to the middle of June had collected $4,388,867, most of which was for tax on the income of registered companies. This was stated at the meeting91 words
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234 1949-08-04 4 From Oar Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. rpHE Federation Select Committee considering the War Damage Compensation Scheme has unanimously expressed disagreement with the rider and the observation signed by the Singapore Select Committee unofficial and contained in the Joint report issued by the two234 words
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Article196 1949-08-04 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. ARGEST single item in a $43,000,000 bill for v supplementary expenditure, which has been approved by the Federal Legislative Council's Finance Committee, is $27,000,000 for the salaries of special constables. Altogether emergency items account for more than $33,000,000196 words
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Article34 1949-08-04 4 Found guilty of attempting to bribe a police corporal with $5, Soh Chen Koh, aged 35, of Pekin Street was "yesterday In the Third Police Court sentenced to one month's rigorous imprisonment.34 words
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Article53 1949-08-04 4 NO DUTY-FREE CIGARETTES rpHE Federation Govern X ment is not in a financial position to allow duty-free cigarettes and alcohol to the armed forces in Malay* as a token of appreciation, it was stated at yesterday's Legislative Council meeting in Kuala Lumpur, in reply to a suggestion made by Mr.53 words
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Article145 1949-08-04 4 Palmer'True Friend Of Malaya From Our SUIT Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. SIR Sydney Palmer, who leaves Malaya on Aug. 13. today heard himself described as "a man who had endeared himself to the Malayan people, a true hearted member of the, Malayan public and a deeply respected member of the145 words
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Article85 1949-08-04 4 From Oar Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. TH^ Chinese Tin Mines Re- habilltatlon Loans Board had granted 369 loans totalling $18,460,883 at the end of June, tne federal Legislative Council v-as told today. The Industrial Rehabilitation Finance Board granted 339 loans totalling $23,033,50*. Almost $1,500,000 of85 words
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Article48 1949-08-04 4 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Wed.— Mr W. Elphinstone, Superintendent of Police, Special Branch, Criminal Investigation Department, Johore, has been transferred to Kuala Lumpur, where he will act as Deputy Commissioner of Police In place of Mr. I. A. Wylle who Is going on leave.48 words
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Article112 1949-08-04 4 FrO'U Oar Staff Corrcspondcui KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. rE Federation Government Ls not yet prepared to lift petrol rationing, Mr. Ton Eng i Hoe was told at today's meetIng of the Federal Legislative Council. Production of petrol within the sterling area was not sufficient to meet112 words
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Advertisement183 1949-08-04 4 I ram Grandpa down to schoolboy John W right's is right they can go wrong After work or after play Be^t for health in every way I <V «H DELICIOUS < AND jM\ RKFRESHING OBTAINABLE FROM ALL PROVISION STORES Only $3.75 Per Case Of 24 Bottles (Plus Deposit) Copyright 1941/1949183 words
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343 1949-08-04 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. THE question of salary adjustments in the Federation has all along been tackled from the wrong: angle, Dato Onn, Mentri Besar of Johore, said at the Federal Legislative Council today. "The problem has been overshadowed343 words
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Article, Illustration40 1949-08-04 5 INVADER KILLED: Tht imperturbable staff in the Malaya District headquarters operations room fled when it was invaded by this cobra.The snake, nearly 5 ft. long, was killed by Capt. Headlam, standing extreme right.— P. R picture.40 words
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Article215 1949-08-04 5 HAY TILTS AT U.S. METHODS From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Wed. SIR John Hay, in an interview with the Straits Times, criticised the New York Daily News comment that "it is believed that, if Truman's Point Four takes effect in Malaya and the East Indies, natural rubber production will become215 words
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Article400 1949-08-04 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. A MOTION that the Federation Government should 1 join the Singapore Government in giving a joint guarantee to the Malayan Rubber Fund, was withdrawn by the acting Economic Secretary, Mr. W. A. Goode, in the Federal Legislative Council today. I400 words
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Article106 1949-08-04 5 ANEW life was planned in Singapore's Juvenile Court yesterday for a young Indian boy whose life so far has been filled with tragedy. With a maimed right hand and subject to fits, the lad was described as a "friendless nomad" by the Probation Officer. His106 words
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Article57 1949-08-04 5 Twenty-four-year-old Tan Ah Klat, who pleaded guilty in the Second Police Court to having attempted to bribe Inspector A. Rajah with $11, was yesterday sentenced to three weeks' rigorous imprisonment in the Second Police Court. Tan offered the bribe when the Inspector boarded a nshing vessel and57 words
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Article172 1949-08-04 5 $3 MILLION PLAN FOR HOUSING From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. mHE Federal Legislative X Council today appointed a 10-man committee to consider setting up a housing trust for which $3,000,000 Is available from the 1949 Malayan loan. The Deputy Chief Secretary, Mr. M. V. Del Tufo, proposing the172 words
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Article54 1949-08-04 5 SINGAPORE theatre managers disagree whether cinemagoers show more respect for the National Anthem since exhibitors tried playing "God Save The King" only at the end of the last evening performance. Whether this experiment will be continued will be decided at another discussion with the Public Relations54 words
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Article84 1949-08-04 5 Raffles Institution has started a drive for the collection of funds for the University of Malaya. The school is sending out appeals to all parents or guardians of students for contributions to the fund initiated by the Institution, and Is also encouraging students to contribute voluntarily84 words
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Article56 1949-08-04 5 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Wed.— For falling to stop and report at the Customs barrier that they were conveying In Their lorry 1.054 lbs of Chinese tobacco to Singapore, Privates Hashim bin Mohd Din and Sudadin bin Mohd. Din. of the R.A.S.C., Tampoi. were today each56 words
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186 1949-08-04 5 L. E.Ps Told: 'Shake Hands With The Police' ABOUT 500 Locally Enlisted Personnel, mostly Malays, were told yesterday to "forget their grievances, shake hands with the Police, and keep the peace and harmony of Malaya." The L.E.Ps. were visited by a three-man delegation of the Malay Welfare Council of Singapore186 words
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Article138 1949-08-04 5 TOOAT YOUNG PEOPLE'S MEETING. Dr. Chla Boon Leong on "Isma," Bethesda, Bras Bftsah Road. 0 p.m. SINGAPORE THEOSOPHK AI SOCIETY, Symposium on "I and My Brother" by Messrs. P. Bathla and C. Lee, The Singapore Lodge, 8, Cairnhill Road. 6.30 p.m. BUSINESS A PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB committee meetIng,138 words
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957 1949-08-04 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Thurs. Aug. 4, 1949. THE SPONSORED PROGRAMME Few more astonishing reports have come from a Government Committee than that presented yesterday to the Federation Legislative Council by the Committee appointed to investigate the working of the Department of Broadcasting. The purpose of the enquiry was to957 words
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Article70 1949-08-04 6 MEDAN, Wed.— Twenty-five sampans out of 30 are still missing following a heavy storm on the coast of East Sumatra on Saturday which caught in its teeth fishermen fishing at sea in their small boat reports the Dutch news agency. In another place on the same coast only70 words
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Article377 1949-08-04 6 RECENTLY the Straits Times published a letter from Mr. D. C. Heppingstone, of Perth, Western Australia, in which the Calwell policy of expelling the remaining Asian refugees from Australia was defended on the ground that racial inter-breeding is harmful. A local-born resident of Singapore has sent377 words
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Article, Illustration13 1949-08-04 6 MINISTER: "I now pronounce you man and wife Till Calwell do you part."13 words
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Article50 1949-08-04 6 we come to the matter of racial Inter-breeding, which in many cases brings in its wake economic and social lowering in the standards of the people concerned. This is not an abstract theory, but the widely accepted finding of sociologists in many parts of the world.50 words
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Article231 1949-08-04 6 WITH your correspondent, Mr. H. N. Winter, who wrote on "Remembrance Day In Sydney" in your issue of July 27, one hastens to express a profound sorrow that we in Singapore have become apparently so materialistic and mercenary as to have forgotten so quickly a231 words
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Article383 1949-08-04 6 "PESTINA LENTE'S" letters would make amusing reading, if they did not contain so much mischief calculated to undermine the University project at this critical Juncture. I agree with Mr. Festina Lente that travel greatly broadens a man's education. But for broadening the education of future administrators In383 words
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Article462 1949-08-04 6 THE MALAYAN HIERARCHY'S SALARIES At the head of it all is God, Lord of heaver. Then comes the M.C.S. Officer, Lord of earth Then comes the General Clerical Service, Then come their peons and messengers, Then nobody else. And still nobody else. And still again nobody else. Then come the462 words
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313 1949-08-04 6 A FAIR DEAL AS THE G.C.S. SEES IT IT has created a sensa1 tion in the minds of the clerks of the General Clerical Service to learn that revision of the salary scheme for their service is still under dispute. The anomalies in this scheme may justifiably be adjusted from313 words
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Advertisement754 1949-08-04 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. COOKB: To Dorothy, wile of p. H. Cooke, a 7 lbs. daugtter. ■t 8. It p.m. on 2nd August, at Kandang Kerbau Hosp., S'pore. INOLEBY MacKENZIE: On August 3. at R.A.F. Hospital, Changl. SU\(?apore, to Ell«*n Lorna (Blllle., wife of Major A. Ingleby MacKenile, The 8eaforth Highlander*, a754 words
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Advertisement6 1949-08-04 6 MEANS -^^s*s*f*sss*s^^^\ VSETTER CUTTINGkS MERCHANT TAILORS6 words
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Article245 1949-08-04 7 Lyle Praises Present Trade Union Leaders gING APORE lost only 7,074 man-days through strikes in the first half of this year, compared with 114,042 man-days lost for the same period last year. The lowest figure for man-days lost for six months, however, occurred during the latter245 words
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Article264 1949-08-04 7 GOLD CASE REFUND OF $24,000 A SUM of $24,000 paid In tines by a Singapore gold dealer was ordered to be it funded to him by the Chief Justice, Mr Justice Murray Aynsley, yesterday In the Singapore 8upreme Court. The dealer, Kang Woon Ge-jh, ha^ appealed against en victims for264 words
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Article32 1949-08-04 7 For nittlng a trlshaw-nder on 'np head with an axe. a carpenter. Liew Sim, aged 38, «<i Geylang Poad, was yesterday fined S100. Tiie quarrel arose over the /a re.32 words
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Article42 1949-08-04 7 Twenty-nine-year-old Wong Chak, of Cecil Street, was charged in the Fourth Police Court yesterday with having used a printing press without obtaining a licence. Ball was fixed at $1,000 in two sureties. The case was postponed to Aug. 10.42 words
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Article147 1949-08-04 7 Flour Delay Denied By Australia THE Australian Trade Com- mlssioner In Malaya, Mr. James Payne, yesterday deal eu that the Australian coal strike had in any way affected flour shipments to Malaya. Mr. Payne said the reason for the Malayan Governments' decision to import 4,00"> tons of Canadian flour was147 words
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Article112 1949-08-04 7 SINCE recruitment for the revived Singapore Volunter Corps began five weeks ago, 187 applicants have been enlisted. Commandant of the corps Lieut.-Col. R. W. WatsonHyatt, said that although it had been expected to enlist only 200 this year, it was now decided to raise the strength to112 words
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Article140 1949-08-04 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wed LADY GENT, widow of Sir Edward Gent. High Commissioner for the Federation who was killed in a flying disaster in the United Kingdom last year, is to receive an ex gratia allowance of $451 79 a month from the140 words
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Article97 1949-08-04 7 Control For Federation Societies From Oar Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. rE Federal Legislative Council today unanimously passed the Societies Ordinance which will give the Registrar of Societies greater control of societies and Insist on societies applying for reI glstratlon. The new law comes into effect on Sept. 1. and97 words
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216 1949-08-04 7 IS- Year-Old Boy Gets Gaol And Rotan From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Wednesday. UfHEN sentencing 15-year-old Kassim bin Katejyo, to 18 months imprisonment and 10 strokes of the rotan, at the Assizes today, Mr. Justice Russell told him that at the rate he was going he would spend the216 words
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Article304 1949-08-04 7 IvHE committee of the Tiong Bahru Community Centre i has asked the Municipal Com- I missioners through their President, Mr. W. L. Blythe, to reconsider their decision to' stop the bus service through the streets of the Tiong Bahru housing estate. The stoppage, says the304 words
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Article, Illustration458 1949-08-04 7 A DEFINITE Malayan background was emerging A from multiplicity of races and culture in this country which could form a medium through which its art could be best expressed, said the Governor of Singapore, Sir Franklin Gimson, at the opening of the Eighth Inter-School Art458 words
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Article123 1949-08-04 7 SENTENCE REDUCED ON APPEAL SENTENCE of three months' imprisonment passed on Neo Kim Geok, manager of a Singapore firm of rice dealers, for trying to smuggle rice into the Colony, was reduced to a fine of $1,000 on appeal yesterday by the Singapore Chief Justice, Mr. Justice MurrayAynsley. It was123 words
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Article28 1949-08-04 7 Messrs Dalamal Sons of Singapore have donated $5,000 to the University of Malaya Endowment Fund. Mr. Ng Khern Seng of Singapore has promised to donate $1,000.28 words
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Article91 1949-08-04 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. THE report of a select 1 committee on proposed legislation for setting up an Electricity Board for the Federation was unanimously accepted by the Federal Council today, with a proviso safeguarding Individual state and settlement land rights. The committee's91 words
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Article46 1949-08-04 7 Mr. E. C Burrows has been appointed Deputy Shipping Master, Singapore, in place of Mr J. Fernandez, who has gone on leave prior to retirement. Mr. Bufrows, who has been for 27 years with Government, was the Chief Clerk with the Whipping Office.46 words
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Article62 1949-08-04 7 SEAMEN'S PA Y TALKS Representatives of the M;iI lay Seamen's Union oi Sm apore will meet repn-seiii. tives of Mansfield &Co Ltd agents for the Blue Funnel Lines on Monday to discuss the MJS.U.'s demands for better wages and working conditions on behalf of Malay seamen. The MJ3.U. submitted demands62 words
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Article80 1949-08-04 7 MORE than 2,000 men of the Third Regiment, Royal Tanks Corps, arrived in Singapore yesterday in the troopship Orduna on their way to Hong Kong. This is the first time in the history of British Army that a Tanks Corps is proceeding to the Far East.80 words
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Article49 1949-08-04 7 The Little Theatre's next production Is scheduled for the first week of September. Rehearsals are well under way. By a special arrange .neijt. The Little Theatre continue* to occupy Its former premises in the same buiirUng as the Singapore Boy Scouts' Association in Armenian Street.49 words
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318 1949-08-04 7 MRM R Gerald Hawkins, Secretary for Defence, Singapore, said last night that Singapore would have a Volunteer Air Force shortly. Speaking to members of the V.M.C.A., Mr. Hawkins warned that the dangers to this country would come not only from the enemy outside" but318 words
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148 1949-08-04 7 A member of the Army Ci.il Service Union in Singapore, Mr. M. P. D. Nair, last night suggested to the Secretary for Defence that the Pvf fe c e Department take over the 30,000 civilian employees engaged in the Colony by 'hemilitary. Mr. Nair148 words
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Advertisement126 1949-08-04 7 Blister +&> Elastopllst elastic FIRST AID DRESSINGS A VARIETY OF DRESSINGS *blist«-n-d heelcanbesafely ENSURES IMMEDIATE jikU.-i nrvl\ |>rot<-< t.-,lL>\ an "«ST AID elastic adhesive First Aid Dressing. It will fit snugly to ,S the awkward shape assist s^X* Th. J.i in ipc<i.i healing make walking ■y H«tidrei>ing<i«rg« more comfortable. fy126 words
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Advertisement70 1949-08-04 7 Au Fait Foundations Ltd., are creators of these exquisitely designed, high quality Brassieres which have won leadership with all Fashion conscious women everywhere. THE ABOVE MODEL is in good quality Pink Satin, with good underlift. Sizes: 32 to 38 PRICE $5.50 STRONG COTTON LACE MODEL with stitched underlift, and elastic70 words
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Article, Illustration1533 1949-08-04 8 Federation Plan To Cut Radio Deficit From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. SPONSORED broadcasts, recommended for immediate Government by the Committee appointed by the federal Council to investigate the workings of the Department of Broadcasti ng, might cut Radio Malaya's deficit of $l,500,00<T a year1,533 words
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Advertisement276 1949-08-04 8 vtllYCilvO CUSTARD POWDER WARRIOR COFFEE ESSENCE OF COFFEE CHICORY BAKING POWDER DD C I I A /^JZZ^jrK P ure Natural Apple Juke CANNED ENGLISH PEAS NSp^V* AND OTHER CANNED VEGETABLES Vf Gn 4l> ■IPRIIINTATIVIS L men 4co iro smcAKMt l&^P^ap|WW /^k itnonAnoi atimxr t CO. iro. mxawo not HlVb >our276 words
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Advertisement262 1949-08-04 8 PM/7785 ENGLAND'S HIGHEST CLASS CIGARETTE ftfv'Jfi 3\ iOi p^** 1 Over a hundred years ago, wealth and fashion frequented Mr.Marcovitch'sshopin Piccadilly. Then, his cigarettes were famous only in London Today, the use of the airtight tin has spread the fame of Black and White cigarettes all over the world. No262 words
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Miscellaneous254 1949-08-04 8 7 and 8.30); 12.00 Malay Pro- "Everyman's Music;" 10.10 Light SINGAPORE gramme (As S'pore) 1.00 English Orchestral; 10.30 Music for Mil- i Prom-amm* (As S'pore): J.00 lions; 10.45 Australians on Re£l*s£> B wjsrra-vsra 33 Programmes in Malay; 1.00 Lunch- P ak l st n w^ 7 /n plmL 5S B254 words
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Article, Illustration1812 1949-08-04 9 Katharine Sim - MR. WA THEN IN PENANG: A TRIP IN SEARCH OF LEARNING VOYAGE to the Indies in the early part of the nineteenth century was far from comfortable and was j often dangerous. When Mr. James Wathen took farewell of his "grave Hereford friends" a good many of them frankly did1,812 words
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Article302 1949-08-04 9 HOW TAPAH GOT ITS NAME ABOUT 200 yards up river from the bridge over Sungei Batang Padang is a popular swimming resort known to schoolboys and people familiar with the English language as "River Corner". To the Malays, however, this place Is known as Lubok Lesong —deep pool of the302 words
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Article238 1949-08-04 9 Mr. "X"— nature's own thermometer N£W YORK (By Air Mail) THE discovery of a new type of cricket that can be used as an Insect thermometer and will give the temperature to a split degree was disclosed recently To tell the temperature you count how many chirps this cricket emitsUP - 238 words
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Advertisement57 1949-08-04 9 "|"H AT old steel cash box is not enough to protect your valuables. Iven if the thief cannot open it, he •Mn take it away with him. Cet complete safety protection. THE HONGKONG BANK SAFE DEPOSIT IRSTALLATIOR BY CHUBB [CHARGES FOR ANNUAL USE OF SAFI DEPOSITS $15/- AND UPWARDS ACCORDING57 words
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Advertisement191 1949-08-04 9 Immediately you add rV n „v*<j hot water to a spoonful (SvJtt lwl>\t fi^ti.* ''< of Nescafe in the ;f^^*wM^t!^^ cup, the coffee's /ff^T^^^^^^ made— No grounds, V^y^M^^^^ op bother. > V /\J!f Even if you didn't prefer it for its speed,\ Qiffi v* you'd still prefer it for ~r-dffi191 words
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Article559 1949-08-04 10 Revelation that is unrevealed ELECTED SILENCE: the autobiography of Thomas Merton. (Hollis and Carter. 155.). A RELIGIOUS experience must, in the nature of things, contain an element that cannot be communicated. m The disturbing event in the life of Saul of Tarsus which overtook him on the road to Damascus559 words
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Article435 1949-08-04 10 LASCAUX: A Commentary, by Alan Houghton Brodrick. (Lindsay Drummond. 15s.) ANE of the most unv expected revelations of prehistoric archaeology was that men who hunted reindeers and mammoths in France engraved and painted life-like pictures of these and other beasts In the dark recesses of tortuous caverns.435 words
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Article127 1949-08-04 10 Wild fun genuine invention THE LOUD RED PATRICK. By Rath McKenny. (Rupert Hart-Davis. 6s.) IT is a generation and more since the FlannJgans left Ireland, but the war with the Saxon oppressor still goes on in Cleveland, Ohio, and Grandpa sobs as he sings the ballad, "Shoot me like an127 words
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Article279 1949-08-04 10 MONTY COMES UNDER FIRE AN OUTSPOKEN SOLDIER, by Sir Giffard Martel, (Sifton Praed, 21s.)MTHEN Lieut.-General Sir Giffard Martel decided to give his memoirs the title An Outspoken Soldier he warned his readers just what to expect. As commander of the Royal Armoured Corps in 1940, and as head of the279 words
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Article123 1949-08-04 10 JAN'S- JOURNAL. By Ronald Duncan. (Campion. 8s. ML). OUT of his Saturday articles in the Evening Standard. Jan the Devon farmer has made a little book rich in the lore of the countryside and the idiosyncrasy of one exceptional countryman There are many ways to123 words
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Article218 1949-08-04 10 T^HE following new books will be added to Raffles Library within the next few days:— Dante Gabriel Rossetti, H. R. Angell. Harnessing the Earthworm, T. J. Barrett. Virginia Woolf, B. Blackstone. The Second World War: Their Finest Hour. Vol. II, Winston S. Churchill. Fire Service Memories. A.218 words
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Advertisement121 1949-08-04 10 SEASON HELD OVER FOR ONE MORE PAY! JOHN WAYNE XU/iiCf tt lll«9 GAIL RUSSELL a«e»uiuc Xyjj \tcwi\BirnytM TOMORROW wdlßfUw 1O yearsi PlK.nc 3400 *J%f£%w/ll"r 1 I „r "rations! Q^Hf WW w 1 ''C^^^\S^.^=2^ »«ii.iiii«ii-iaia ncnti JJ Your Favourite s^im SH WB <spy Sraasher JM RICHMOND B^ SEA-SERPENT 'HAUNi tD HARBOR'121 words
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Advertisement193 1949-08-04 10 I afl B^^Bl B»%»^^^ j as Lily who lost her way as Pete tender, tough trdppedl a* Susi* who watched the best men of her life go byl I RICHARD WIDMARK [1 OS Jeffy who either owns you or kills slowly! I STARTS TODAY! I 11 1.45 4.00 6.30 9.30193 words
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Miscellaneous581 1949-08-04 10 Ijijiii I iijpi 1 ji i ipppi The preliminary round of the many went astray in the declarer's annual Intercollegiate Tournament position. The opening lead was consists of prepared hands, with invariably a diamond, and when the contestants pUrylr.j; against a East won, he quickly shifted to the pre-stipulat°d ''par."581 words
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189 1949-08-04 11 £100 Million Losses In Securities Big Drop In Consols LONDON, Wednesday. A FTER a brief attempt to rally, British Govern ment securities again veered downward on the Stock Exchange yesterday, losing, on* paper, about £100,000,000. This was in addition to last week's losses, which approached £300,000,000 and which, in torn,189 words
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Article280 1949-08-04 11 nuDBTSQ middle prices of telectyj ed stock*, m supplied to the Stralta Time* by medal vmngement with The FmaoeUl Ttmea, follow. UnteM otberwtoe marked shares an of £1 denomination. FINANCIAL TIMES STOCK INDICES July 28. Aug. 2. ra) Indus. Ords. 101.08 101.06 (b> Oovt. Sect. 106.88 106.73 <c>280 words
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Article35 1949-08-04 11 From A Market Correspondent A CnviTY continued In the sago section of Singapore produce markets yesterday. Dealings were recorded for spot delivery. Little change took place In other section* and prices remained unchanged.35 words
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Article18 1949-08-04 11 Industrials Railroads Domestic Bonds Utilities 176.84 44.95 98.70 35.85 1 1 > .^t) 45.07 98.81 36.0018 words
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Article167 1949-08-04 11 NEW YORK, Wed. WALL Street came to a steady close yesterday, with fairly widespread fractional gains recorded. Early movements were narrow on either side, while many unchanged prices were dotted throughout the list. Motors were under light selling pressure, reflecting the disappointing General Motors quarterly dividend ($1.25,Reuter - 167 words
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Article80 1949-08-04 11 The Reconstruction Finance Corporation has decided to close two U.S. Government -owned synthetic rubber plants In California because of declining consumption, according to Washington advices received In New York, state* Reuter. The plants are the butadiene plant operated by Standard Oil of California and the80 words
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Article46 1949-08-04 11 WASHINGTON, Wed.— Japan's 1948 international trade showed U.S. $424,000,000 excess in imports over exports, a U.S. Commerce Department survey showed yesterday. Exports were U.S. $258,600,000 and imports U.S. $882,000,000. Japan's 1947 exports were U.S. $172,600,000 compared with U.S. $526,100,000 imports. A. P.46 words
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Article53 1949-08-04 11 WASHINGTON, Wed.— The World Bank yesterday announced "non -political" Loan of $12,500 Ouu to Finland. The loan will finance procurement cf equipment and materials needed by three. Important branches of Finnish economy to expand Its exports and achieve a balance of payments with the dollar area, itReuter - 53 words
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Article29 1949-08-04 11 The Amsterdam Rubber Company, largest of Indonesian rubber concerns, reports a loss of 1,751,000 guilders for the period 1941 to 1947. This is written off against reserves.29 words
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Article112 1949-08-04 11 SHIPS in port alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday (godowns In brackets) were: Main Wharf: Sirdhana C 33-34). Elp-nor 136-37). Amsteldijk (3839). Fuklen (40-41), SalawaU (4243). West Wharf: Orduna (1-2), Tjikampek (4-9), Blankvann (67), Riouw (8-9), Somelsdljk (910), Kamunlng (11-12), Aotllochus (13-14), Astyanax (15-16). Empire Dock:112 words
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Article126 1949-08-04 11 London Bids Not Taken Spore Market From Our Market Correspondent THOUGH London gave bids at slightly lower levels in certain tin issues, local Investors were not Inclined to part with their scrlots yesterday. Locally, the Malayan share market was steady but Idle. Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association126 words
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Article202 1949-08-04 11 rpHE Singapore rubber market was quiet yesterday, with prices at slightly below the previous day's levels. There appeared to be little support from the overseas markets. At the same time there was no selling pressure locally. Closing prices yesterday were: No. 1 sheet f.o.b., buyers 33 ft cents,202 words
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Article31 1949-08-04 11 The Malayan share market was officially closed at 3.30 p.m. yesterday as a mark of respect to the well-known Singapore sharebroker, Mr. Benjamin Etlln, who died on Tuesday morning.31 words
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Advertisement1237 1949-08-04 11 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. (Incorporated In Sngspont) BLUB FUNME LUNE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., Carrier's eattioa I. at oc—d via .rfcar LTD. porn to lead and ducharge cargo. WEST COAST MALAYA SAILINCS FROM U.K. b U.S.A. Manrln for Muar Aug. ,o M.ntakab for Malacca Aug. 4 J IT- T^iir: t!!'il Molina* for1,237 words
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Advertisement277 1949-08-04 11 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS TO NEW YORK ANO BOSTON VIA CEYLON INDIA ECYP7 AND MEDITERRANEAN PORTS S'oore f iTiam fanana Pret Monroe Aug. 5/10 Aug 1 1/12 Aag. 11/ li Pr«» Buchanan Aaf. IS/2J Aug. 24/25 Ami. 2«/29 Prei Harding Ang il/Sept c Sept. 7/8 Sept «/>2 Pret Van Baren Sept277 words
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Advertisement316 1949-08-04 11 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINCS TO CONTINENT/ sailing. mmiummHnvvjL, Loadinß at f™™"^^^ CONTINENT Panang m.s "Blankvann" Codowns </7 tor Colombo Aden Port Said m.s -M,nch.ria dw abt Aag. U Canoa Antwerp Rotterdam for Saigon 6 Bangkok Ha nbu 1 9?'° Goth«*urf. Arhus Copanhasjar 6 Gdynia. lkA _j, k i-s Tranqucbar' due316 words
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Advertisement866 1949-08-04 11 McALISTER dc CO., LTD. L (Incorporated in Singapore) j KLLSBMAM BUCKNALL KLAVENUS LINE "sszjzv h::.7.c p> wwbwut. mask Accepting cargo for Central South American Port*. CITY OF LIVERPOOL •OUCAINVIILI Tpor. P. S*rum Pwn C2SS5%A-g. V£? S^l 17-24 Au 25-26 Aug. 27-28 Aug. SUNNYVIILE JO Aug.-4 Sept. 5 Upt 6 Sept.866 words
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589 1949-08-04 12 SIDELINE - IP AND TAN SAVED L.T.A.M. MEETING Malaya's Future Must Be Planned By SIDELINE THE dominant thought, now that the Lawn Tennis Association of Malaya's championships are over, is: How insufferably dull this year's tournament would have been but for the two figures from abroad, K. H. Ip and Tan Liep589 words
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Article, Illustration66 1949-08-04 12 SAM WEAVER, former England, Chelsea and Newcastle wing-half who was noted for his long throw-in (he could throw the ball from touchllne to goalmouth) reveals the secret to G.Bradley, and S. Myers. Millwall wing halves, when Millwall players started training for the forthcoming football season at The Den, New Cross,66 words
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144 1949-08-04 12 SIDELINE - By SIDELINE FE Malayan tennis champion, K. H. Ip, will leave Singapore by plane on Monday for a tennis tour up the peninsula. Ip will visit Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang, stopping: three days at each town. After the tour he will visit Sumatra144 words
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Article76 1949-08-04 12 BIRMINGHAM, Wed: ITie New Zealand cricketers wort the toss when they met Warwickshire here today and at close had scored 302 for 9 (Donnelly 106 not out). Sutcllffe and Rabone who opened, scored 83 before SutcliBe was out for 93, including eight fours. The next threeReuter - 76 words
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Article253 1949-08-04 12 DOOR finishing by the forwards of both teams spoilt the Singapore A.F.A. Community League game between R.A.F. Combined and the Eurasians played at Jalan Besaf Stadium yesterday. The game ended in a one-all draw. The R.A.F. team, playing with three substitutes, were far below the form253 words
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Article98 1949-08-04 12 THE Amateur Athletic Association of Malaya is to be resuscitated at a general meeting to be held in Kuala Lumpur on September 2. during the running of the Malayan athletic championships. The Singapore A.A.M. president Mr. E. Strickland said this to the Straits Times last98 words
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Article663 1949-08-04 12 ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL SPORTS SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD V. Krishna Murthy won the open individual championship at the 33rd annual athletic sports of the St. Andrews school, held at Woodsville yesterday. Murthy was first in the 100 yds, 220 yds, 440 yds, and long Jump, and second in663 words
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Article36 1949-08-04 12 JOHORE BAHRU WED.— The return social golf match between the women's sections of the Royal Singapore Golf Club and the Royal Johore International Golf Club will be played at the R.J.I.C. on Aug. 29.36 words
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Article23 1949-08-04 12 The Raffles Girls' School will hold its annual athletic sports on Wednesday Aug. 10 at 4 p.m. at Raffles Institution ground.23 words
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Article299 1949-08-04 12 ONG LIM WIN Y.M.C.A. DOUBLES THE V.M.C.A. concluded its annual lawn tennis 1 tournament yesterday with the playing of the men's open doubles' final which Ong Chew Bee and Lim Hee Chin won, beating I. A.. Alsagoff and H. Kamis, by 3—6,3 6, 6—2,6 2, 6—o.6 0. Before the distribution299 words
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Article669 1949-08-04 12 From Our Stall correspondent KUALA LUMP CTR, Wed. A TOTAL of 156 class four and five horses have been entered fpr the Selangor Turf Club's ihreeday race meeting to be held here on Aug 13, 17 and 20. Following are the entries: CLASS FOUR First669 words
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Article213 1949-08-04 12 Astor Offers To Share The Stakes LONDON. Wed. rPHE following announcement was made by Lord Astor today: "Lord Astor has written to Monsieur Nicot offering to divide the prise money of the Bentinck Stakes at Goodwood, in which High Stakes was declared by the judge after seeing a photo ofReuter - 213 words
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Article58 1949-08-04 12 HONGKONG. Wed.— A fulltlme paid secretary will be engaged for the first time by the Hongkong Football Association. A proposal to amend the association's rules to allow this is to be tabled. The chairman of the association said that this step was essential owing toReuter - 58 words
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Article330 1949-08-04 12 EPSOM JEEP - By EPSOM JEEP KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. npHE SUCCESS of J. R. Rodgers as a trainer on the A Malayan Turf is the story of a local lad who has made good. A good meeting In Fenang has rocketed him right on top of the330 words
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Article19 1949-08-04 12 Tione Bahru Rangers will meet Pulau Brani Chimse Rangers at soccer on Saturday at Farrer Park19 words
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240 1949-08-04 12 RAFFLES Institution Old Boys, champions of the Evan Wong Shield cricket competlon for Old Boys' Associations, will meet the Rest in a game to played at Farrer Park on Saturday, starting at 2 p.m. The champions will be chosen from K. Muthucumaru (capt). S.240 words
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Advertisement632 1949-08-04 12 i sitim ai>s. (C'nn timed from page 6) KOK SALE X TILE BUNGALOW, Price $18,000. Box S.T. U O.Bescope Projection v. 500W to clear at $10 Cheong Lee tt Co. Phone 43? 1 ERfl invited for quantity of Chrnghal doors, rejects. Mr 'ntmrnt to inspect write Nn. A7148. S.T. FOR632 words
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Advertisement42 1949-08-04 12 WATERPROOF WATCHES with sweep second, luminous dials ■B!r^H% GAM METER S 75 Wff^^^3« ETERNA 115 Mm£ JP ROLEX 160 16 (OLLYER QUAY SINGAPORE The insidt secret of modwn comfort A/MM At£ED J/mt/ THE DUNLOP RUBBER CO (MALAYA) LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR, PCNANOL42 words
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Miscellaneous22 1949-08-04 12 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: H.W. 7.07 a.m. (Itt. 6in) and 6.17 p.m. (8ft 41n). TOMORROW: 8.52 n.m. (7ft. 7In) and 7.32 (8ft. 5inf.22 words
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