The Straits Times, 10 October 1949
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Title Section18 1949-10-10 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 PRICE TEN CENTS IttHT PAGES Singapore, monday; October it, 1949.18 words
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Article, Illustration537 1949-10-10 1 33 Nations Agree To Cut Tariffs LONDON, Sunday. NEW pattern of world trade, affecting 33 nations, was announced today. These nations, with a trade estimated at over 80 per cent, of the world's total, thrashed out the new pattern in four-and-a-half months of tariffbreaking talks atReuter - 537 words
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Article312 1949-10-10 1 .A CROWD of 2.500 cheered A as 18-year-old Joan May Darby, of Kuala Lumpur. ("Miss Selangor") was crowned Miss Malaya, 1849, in a beauty contest held at the Soul.h Winds Hotel. TanJong Balai. last night. B"he runner-up was Babsy Nariman. of Singapore, and the thirdReuter - 312 words
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Article27 1949-10-10 1 CAIRO, Sun. A supreme military tribunal today sentenced to death Abdit Megid Hassan, veterinary student, charged with the murder of ex-Premier Nokrashy Pasha. .—Reuter.Reuter - 27 words
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Article124 1949-10-10 1 RICEPRICE: BANGKOK IS WORRIED BANGKOK. Sun. SIAMESE officials here today voiced concern over Britain's refusal to agree to pay 12Vi per cent more in the sterling price of rice, demanded by the Siamese Government last week. Ths British refusal means he complete stoppage of rice shipments from Bangkok. Siamese politicalReuter - 124 words
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Article50 1949-10-10 1 KOBE, Sun.— A fire broke out in the Taruml fire station today —and reduced it to ashes The station's force of 23 firemen were unable to fight the fire because the water pressure at the nearest hydrant was too low to permit any effective stream.— U.P.UP - 50 words
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Article204 1949-10-10 1 PAN American World Airways will operate a weekly service between San Francisco, Manila and Singapore early next month and bring the United States to just over two days' reach from the Colony. Mr. Stanford Oluck, P.A.A. Station Operations manager, arrived In Singapore yesterday to204 words
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Article74 1949-10-10 1 LONDON. San. THE special plane sent by President Truman to take Pandit Nehru from Britain to the United States on Tuesday morning arrived at London airport last night. Two American security officers in air force uniform with white gloves at once descended the steps. FromReuter - 74 words
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Article43 1949-10-10 1 CANTON, Sun. David Thomas Brash, 25, was found dead on the sidewalk outside a Canton hotel this morning. His wrists were slashed. Brash, formerly employed by the China Oxygen and Acetylene Company in Hone Kong, came to Canton only yesterday.— A.P.AP - 43 words
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Article34 1949-10-10 1 HONQ KONG, Sun.— MajorOen. Claire Chennault. wartime leader of the famous Flying Tigers," arrived here yesterday from Manila, accompanied by his Chinese wife. He is leaving for Canton on Tuesday.— A.P.AP - 34 words
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Article25 1949-10-10 1 TEHERAN, Sun.—Mohammad Zahir Shah, King of Afghanistan, arrived here today on his way to Europe and the United States for eye treatment. Reuter.Reuter - 25 words
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Article134 1949-10-10 1 Fiu.n Our SUIT Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. J^NOTS tied In rotan vines —a single one for children and a double knots for adults helped the census report for 1947 to calculate the number of aborigines in Malaya as 34,737. This was an increase of nine per134 words
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Article166 1949-10-10 1 Tin Market May Re-open On Nov. 1 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON. Sun. VTOVEMBER 1 Is still believed IN to be the likely date for the re-openlng of the London Metal Exchange for dealings In tin. Terms for re-opening are now almost agreed between the Ministry of Supply and the166 words
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Article68 1949-10-10 1 ROME, Sun. Atomic bomb scientist, Enrico Fermi, predicted today that if the United States maintained atomic supremacy over Russia, there would be no war for 20 years. "American supremacy is predictable up to 20 years if we work hard," the American scientist and Nobel PrizeAP - 68 words
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Article51 1949-10-10 1 STALIN'S HEALTH GOOD— U.S. ENVOY WIESBADEN (Germany), Sun.— Premier Stalin seems to be In good health, Admiral Alan O. Kirk, American Ambassador to the Soviet Union, said yesterday. Mr. Kirk arrived by plane from Moscow enroute to London for a meeting of American ambassadors and ministers to Eastern European nations.—AP - 51 words
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Article297 1949-10-10 1 THERE is every indication that several hundred Chinese Communist flags will be flying today in Singapore for the "Double Tenth" anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of China. Only a few Chinese flags were flying over the week-end, but they were nearly allReuter - 297 words
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Article65 1949-10-10 1 CANTON, Sun. THE Nationalist Cabinet today ordered the arrest and punishment of Madame Sun Vat-sen, wiOow of the founder of the Chinese Republic Madame San, a sister of Madame Chiang, is in Communist-held Peking. Today the Nationalists issued a list of 86 Communist or pro-Communist leadersReuter; AP - 65 words
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Article108 1949-10-10 1 CANTON San. pENERALISSIMO Chtanf \j Kai-shek declared today that "Russia as an agßms< Is 100 times more traitorous and malicious than the Japanese militarists were The Generalisskno's strong denunciation of Russia was made in Formosa .In a statement for the 38th anniversary tomorrow of the Chinese revolutiivi.AP - 108 words
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Advertisement107 1949-10-10 1 34 ctifMAM tr. ret +3/4 SCS QUIZ What is a Gillie? If if: 1. A Scottish sportsman's factotum? 2. A ditch made by running water? 3. A ship's kitchen? 4. Old fashioned name for wallflower? No. 1 is correct. One or his jobs is to help in grouse shooting. We107 words
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Advertisement32 1949-10-10 1 For LATEST PARISIAN JEWELLERY H. SENA, LTD •ANCKON »IMANC »INCAPO*> MILLIONS OF BRICKS ARE NEEDED TO BUILD E /university\ of malaya BRICK DAY OCT. 15th iff Space donated by MAIAYAN BREWERIES LTD.32 words
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Article, Illustration15 1949-10-10 2 AFTERNOON gown with sweeping modern lines incorporates a bustle effect. Renter picture.Reuter - 15 words
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282 1949-10-10 2 'Russians Will Quit Berlin In 10 Days Report BERLIN, Sunday. rjERMAN workmen yesterday took down a 10-foot-high portrait of Stalin from the front of the Soviet Kommandatura Headquarters in Berlin's Eastern sector lending more colour to German reports that the Russians would quit Berlin in 10 days. The red flagReuter; UP - 282 words
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Article124 1949-10-10 2 ROUND-UP VICTIMS FORMINES PRAGJE, Sun. RELIABLE reports said yesterday that Czechoslovakia was stocking its coal and uranium mines and Its forced labour camps with people seized in a week-long police round-up, estimated to have caught several thousand persons. Arrests were still being made by flying squads of the security police124 words
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Article32 1949-10-10 2 NEW YORK. Sun.— Samples of the earth's stratosphere have been collected for the first time from 230,000 feet (40 miles up) by University of Michigan scientists using rockets— A.P.AP - 32 words
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Article, Illustration35 1949-10-10 2 Mil AND MRS Stanley Howell photographed after their wedding on Saturday at Seremban. Mrs. Howell was Miss Sheila Josephine, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Jeremiah of Seremban— Neeri Studio Picture.35 words
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Article223 1949-10-10 2 A NGELINA, a thin little girl 6f 12, Is home at last. She walked down the ramp of an airliner in Seattle (U.S.) and for the first time since she was two. saw her parents, Captain and Mrs. John Anderson. Angelina was born inReuter - 223 words
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Article44 1949-10-10 2 PEARL HARBOUR. Sunday. THE U.S. Navy tanker Chehalls ezplodrd and sank at doekside in i'utulla. Samoa, with the lon of six lives. Three men were killed outright and three others are missing oat of ti» «rew of 75.— A.P.AP - 44 words
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Advertisement641 1949-10-10 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY TENDERS (For particulars wt* Tender Room, Ground Floor, Municipal Office) VETERINARY DEPARTMENT: Bupply of Dog Badges for 1950. Particulars from Municipal Veterinary Surgeon, 40 Kampong •lava Road. Tenders to Municipal Secretary. Close N00N— 24 10 49. ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT: Supply of SIX 10 H.P. A.C. Motors and Starters.641 words
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Advertisement652 1949-10-10 2 NOTICES INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS OF MALAYA PROFICIENCY EXAMINATIONS 1949 The Board of Examiners will hold the second of their 1949 tf-ies of Examinations on the following dates: Intermediate and Senior Draughtsmen Grade II Draughtsmen) Dec. sth, Grade I Draughtsmen) 6th 7th Singapore candidates should apply for their Application Forms and652 words
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Advertisement456 1949-10-10 2 NOTICES IJULS. EXAMINATIONS Architectural Examinations will be held In December, 1940, tor Intermediate and Final, at the Town Hall, Kuala Lumpur. Forms of entry, syllabus, and further particulars can be obtained on application to the Hon. Secretary, The Incorporated Association of Architects and Surveyors (Malayan Branch) P.O. Box No. 332,456 words
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Advertisement135 1949-10-10 2 "JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED" DAILY MIRROR tC^ HERBERT WILCOX'S;; -f^ji^L^N^L^r ay successor I Jhf^v\sXJbr/ "Spring In Park Lane" $Ss3ffi' TECHNICOLOR VERY SOON jP*V CAPITOL jL-jrf»L»^ I >♦♦ »♦♦♦♦>♦♦, ♦•»♦+■<■■»♦♦ LAST 6 DAYS m V Stock Clearing WILL END ON OCT. 15th M trom2s%#O 40% WJW on Jl H»#J Genuine135 words
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Article314 1949-10-10 3 TO OUTLAW THE A-BOMB LAKE SUCCESS, Sunday. INDIA launched a campaign yesterday to get the atomic bomb outlawed in the rest of the world as a means of exerting moral force on the United States and Russia to agree on world atomic control. Sir Benegal N.Reuter; AP - 314 words
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Article, Illustration98 1949-10-10 3 Mafey* will com* to life tot yo i >riend* and relative! abroad wiHi this years STRAITS TIMES PICTURES Gaily dretted crowd* at a Malay Sultan's installation fceach scenes witti delicate tint* that the most apt water-colout paintet might attempt in vain... scene* in the battling Singapore98 words
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Article92 1949-10-10 3 UN Debates "Speedy Self-Govt." LAKE SUCCESS. Sun. THE United Nations General Assembly's Trusteeship Committee yesterday debated Inconclusively for two hours on a series of resolutions aimed at speeding up the independence or self-govern-ment of trusteeship territories. The Committee then decided to set up a sub-com-mittee with instructions to draft a92 words
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Article34 1949-10-10 3 LAS VEGAS, Sun.— Film actor Joe Kirkwood, Jr., who plays "Joe Palooka" In the movies, was married on Saturday night to actress Cathy Downs. It was the first marriage for both.— UP.UP - 34 words
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Article26 1949-10-10 3 KARACHI. Sun. Pakistan has accused India of "utter discourtesy" In giving "an "unwarranted and distorted" account of Pakistan's economic position in the Indian Parliament.— A.P.AP - 26 words
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Article82 1949-10-10 3 SOFIA, Sun. rE Presidium of the Bulgarian National Assembly last night relieved the Finance Minister. Mr. Petko Kunln. and his deputy. Mr. George Petrov, of their posts. Mr. Cyril Lazarev. President of the State Planning Committee, was appointed to run the Finance Ministry provisionally, with theReuter - 82 words
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Article38 1949-10-10 3 WASHINGTON, Sun.— The Secretary of the United States Navy. Mr. Francis Matthews, said yesterday that the Navy believed that cuts In naval spending ordered by the Defence Department would Impair the nation's security.— —Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Article, Illustration52 1949-10-10 3 BONN. Sun.— A US$l5O,000,000 trade pact between East and West Germany was announced officially today. MR. R. J. F. CURTIS, British Adviser, Selangor, seen with Mrs. Curtis buying flags in support of the University Endowment Fund from members of the Women's International Club at Kuala Lumpur station.— —P.52 words
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117 1949-10-10 3 'Pay Housing Allowances On Leave' .TTTHE Singapore Municipal 1 Services Union is submitting a memorandum to the Municipal Salaries Revision Committee on the subject of housing allowances -for locally recruited officers on leave, and for married women in the service. The Union contends that all officers on leave outside Malaya117 words
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Article46 1949-10-10 3 TOKYO, Sun.— The police today announced a nationwide ban on the presence of minors in cabarets and "other unhealthy amusement centres." The ruling will go Into effect from tomorrow. The police said the step was taken to combat the rising trend of Juvenile delnquency.—Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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212 1949-10-10 3 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Sunday. CO popular is Penang's first birth control clinic that two extra sessions a week have had to be held to cope with the number of women seeking •dvice and guidance. Opened in July this year. the clinic reports212 words
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Article90 1949-10-10 3 CAIRO, Sun.— Russia and lUly have both protested to the Egyptian Government against alleged hindrances ftp their shipping In the Suez Canal zone. The Soviet protest, lodged by the Russian Legation hert, was made over the reported refusal of the Egyptian authorities at Port Said lo allowReuter - 90 words
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Article132 1949-10-10 3 MANILA. Sun. AN Australian report predicting 'a Pacific Regional Defence Pact with United States participation before tin- end of the year has receir-j ed unfavourable comment In Manila. The Manila Tifga.there was "considerable] doubt" whethw the Philip- 1 pines would be vMUng to] Pool itsAP - 132 words
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Article, Illustration33 1949-10-10 3 Mrt. LAN STORKEY, of Bath, and Miss Estelle Wright, of Columbia. Sooth Carolina, U.S.. after their weddin* yesterday at the Trinity College Chapel, Singapore. Straits Times picture. (Report in Page 5)33 words
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Article217 1949-10-10 3 Uf HEN elephants are used in Siam to haul teak logs to the river it takes about five years for the logs to reach the timber mills, Prince Sakonwanakon Varavarn (Siam) told the meeting of Inland Transport experts in Singapore. Prince Varavarn was replying to a217 words
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Article80 1949-10-10 3 The Little Theatre players begin rehearsals today of George Bernard ShaWs "The Apple Cart". Singapore will have the chance of seeing it In December. A strong cast has been assembled. Tyrell Grey (the inquisitor In the recent Singapore production of "Saint Joan") will take the lead80 words
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Article45 1949-10-10 3 MANILA, Sun. The U.S. Ambasador to the Philippines, Myron M. Cowen, left by military air transport service plane for Singapore to represent the United States at the forthcoming meeting of the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East.— AJ>.45 words
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151 1949-10-10 3 Australia Deports Pearl Divers For Union Work From Our Own Correspondent MELBOURNE. Sunday. BECAUSE Indonesian pearl divers are too militant 3 and politically minded, lugger owners at the West Australian pearling centre of Broome are likely to concentrate on Malays, says the Melbourne Herald correspondent there. The correspondent says that151 words
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Article44 1949-10-10 3 LAKE SUCCESS. Sun. Elections to vacancies in the Security Council, which were to have been held at the end of this week, have been further postponed. They are now likely to be held towards the end of this month.— Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article90 1949-10-10 3 GIRLS BEAT UP 60-YEAR-OLD From Oar Own Correspond nt BENTONG. Sun. USE of match-makers by 64-year-old Tip Khee to gain the favours of Lam Mooi. aged 19, was alleged when the girl and her sister were fined at Bentong for assaulting Yip Khee. The man denied the girls' story that90 words
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Article45 1949-10-10 3 *'Rom Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. The death has occurred in London after an operation of Mr. Cyril Hughes, formerly manager of Effingham Estate near Kuala Lumpur. After leaving Malaya he joined the Rubber Estate Agency Ltd. in London.45 words
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Article27 1949-10-10 3 From Our Own Correspondent BETONG, Sun.— Two Chinese boys aged eight and nine have been admitted to the Raub General Hospital with infantile paralysis.27 words
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Article219 1949-10-10 3 Rubber Income From US May Fa 1 1 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON. Sun. ALTHOUGH more rub- ber is being sold to the United States through the United Kingdom because devaluation has virtually killed the Continental black market, the Financial Times suggests that Empire rubber producers and merchants now fear219 words
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59 1949-10-10 3 PENANG SCHOOL 133 YEARS OLD From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG. Sun. Malaya's oldest school, the Penang Free School, will observe its 133 rd anniversary on Friday Oct. 21. The same evening at 8 p m the Old Frees* Association will hold its annual dinner at the association's Mandalay Road premises.59 words
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Article62 1949-10-10 3 LONDON. Sun.— Pierre the seal, who is supposed to swim the English Channel today, need not be deterred by the English Law that any trainer or exhibitor of a performing animal must register with the Government. It is officially stated that at the most Pierre and hisAP - 62 words
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177 1949-10-10 3 A DRAFT Ordinance "to provide for the continua- tion of the requisition of certain properties in the Colony for a limited period of time" will be introduced at the next meeting of the Singapore Legislative Council. The Attorney-General. Mr. E. J. Davis, says it is177 words
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Article35 1949-10-10 3 PARIS, Sun. President Vincent Auriol has called on M. Jules Moch, Socialist Minister of the Interior, in the last three French Governments, to confer with party leaders on forming a Coalition Cabinet— UJP.35 words
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Article148 1949-10-10 3 Big Chinese Wedding At Penang From Oar Staff Correspondent PENANG, Sun. rE Penang millionaire banker. Mr. Teap Chor Ee. recent donor of $100,000 to the University of Malaya. was attesting witness at the marriage today of his grandson Mr. Yeap Telk Leong to Miss Saw Joo Suan, daughter of Mr.148 words
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Article79 1949-10-10 3 LONDON, Sunday. rE King's decision to eat short his. Scotland vacation to return to London tomorrow raised new speculation tonight that the Labour Government mar order an early-general election. If the Government called an election now, instead of waiting Its full five-year term up to next July,UP - 79 words
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Advertisement175 1949-10-10 3 Why do his teeth jftky white? S\ m 1 ill j* y i He cleans them safely wlth Gi66s Dentifrice/, Save your tcetb from damage by using (iibbs Dentifrice always. It makes teeth EZC^3>v k" sl because it deans thoroughly W+**Hj&^\ tnJ *afery- It saves money, <00, f° r there's175 words
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1062 1949-10-10 4 Singapore, Mon. Oct. 10, 1949. Smelting But No Selling For three weeks the British Ministry of Supply has dithered and failed to make up its mind about the price which it will pay to Malayan producers for their tin-ore, following the [evaluation of the pound. The Ministry was quickly off1,062 words
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Article70 1949-10-10 4 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Sun.— An exhibition of children's haiiritciafts from Malay schools in South Johore was opened by Ungku Aminah at the Ayer Moleh School, Johore Bahru, yesterday. Many of the exhibits showed workmanship of a high order particularly the needlework. The Domestic70 words
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Article, Illustration1006 1949-10-10 4 S. THIRUCHELVAM - S. THIRUCHELVAM By QNE hundred and twenty-six years ago a man with remarkable foresight had great hope for the future of Singapore as a seat of learning. With the establishment of the University of Malaya the dream of Raffles comes true, and it is uncanny how closely1,006 words
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305 1949-10-10 4 nECENTLY there appeared in the Straits Times a report that "Chinese school authorities" were worried about the low standard of English attained by the Middle School students, who cannot be admitted into the University of Malaya because their English is equivalent to the305 words
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Letter119 1949-10-10 4 AS Mr. Attlee holds concurrently the posts of Prime Minister of England as well as leader of the Labour Party, 1 don't see any reason why Dato Onn should not hold the post of Mentrl Etesar of Johore as well as that of president of UMNO.119 words
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Letter84 1949-10-10 4 IN Page Two of the Colony Government Gazette of last week I find the following expression. A MERE STOOGE of more senior officials In the Department I should be pleased to know what this means. A CHINESE READER Singapore [A dictionary definition of STOOGE84 words
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Letter125 1949-10-10 4 MAY I comment on the recent article in the "Mothercraft In Malaya series by Nurse Bridget or making milk more attractive? Excellent advice I agree if one can obtain fresh miik in Singapdre. Perhaps we could be informed on that subject. Apart from drinkIng milk in a125 words
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109 1949-10-10 4 rE success of the concert held recently by the UMNO branch at Batu Pahat suggests an idea for raising money for the University Fund. If the Education Department of Singapore were lo organise a Combined Schools concert in English, to tour Malaya during the109 words
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Advertisement110 1949-10-10 4 Ifl*"! OPTICIHN Fellow Institute Ophthalmic Opticians (Eng) Fellow Worshipful Co of Spectacle-Makers (Eng) Freeman erf tht Cltv of London By Appointment to HAf F orces. South Bast Asia 6 Raffles Place Singapore Phone ***** Model Gowns French Flowers Evening Bags Accessories Reasonably priced. j^aa^jL SO PLEASANT TO TAKE Im 11110 words
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1321 1949-10-10 5 G. L. PEET - G. L. PEET By Colour, Pageantry And Pan-Malayan Unity On Foundation Day rrHE foundation of the University of Malaya and the installation of the Chancellor on Saturday has left Ik hind a mental picture rich in its colouring:, imposing in its dignified order and1,321 words
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Article362 1949-10-10 5 From Our Staff Correspondent E KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday, total population of the Federation of Malaya I Singapore increased from 4,347,704 at the i 1931 census to 5,848,910 at the last census in 1947. This increase— of 34.5 per cent is revealed in the final362 words
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Article122 1949-10-10 5 From Our SUIT Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. THE 1947 census revealed the following population by races: Federation of Malaya (1931 census figures in brackets). MALAYS 2,162,031 (1,607.300). 44.05 per cent, of total population. Other MALAYSIANS 265,803 (256.572). 5.41 per cent. CHINESE 1.884,534 (1,284,888), 38.40 per cent.122 words
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Article24 1949-10-10 5 Mr. Jack Brazier, the Malayan Trade Union Adviser, has returned to Kuala Lumpur from Britain, where he consulted Colonial Office officials.24 words
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137 1949-10-10 5 Met In Japan, Married In Singapore A romance which began In Japan four months ago, culminated yesterday in the marriage of Miss Estelle Wright and Mr. Lan Storkey at the Trinity College Chapel. Singapore. Miss Wright, who is from Columbia. South Carol na, U.S.A.. met her husband while she was137 words
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Article61 1949-10-10 5 FIRE-WALKING CEREMONY, Marlaman Temple, South Bridge Road, 6 p.m. CHINESE NATIONAL DAY, cocktail party given by the Con-sul-Genenil of the Republic of China and Mrs. Wu Paak-shing, Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Hill Street, 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS ASSOCIATION, life class. British Council Centre, Stamford Road,61 words
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Article102 1949-10-10 5 IN aid of the University of Malaya Endowment Fund, the Cathay Cinema, with the co-operation of Mr. J. Arthur Rank organization, will be screening the film Christopher Columbus at 9.30 pjn. on C t 25. The Commissioner-General, Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald, and the Governor, Sir FranklJn102 words
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Article, Illustration122 1949-10-10 5 MR. MALCOLM MacDOMALD delivering his address as the first Chancellor of IkJ University of Malaya at the Foundation Day ceremony. In the front row with Mr. Mac Donald were (from left): the Registrar of the University, Mr. W. D. Craig: the Vice Chancellor. Dr. G. V. Allen;122 words
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Article119 1949-10-10 5 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Sunday. THE Carr-Saunders Commission decided on admission to the University of Malaya by competitive examination, but The Times says that some form of quota may have to be contrived if Malays are to feel themselves properly represented. There are more119 words
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Article49 1949-10-10 5 From Or Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Sun. Sapper K. Clark, of the Royal Engineers, was fined $20 or two weeks' imprisonment for negligent driving on the Kota Tinggi Road as a result of which he damaged a telegraph post and also caused slight damage to a taxi.49 words
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Article106 1949-10-10 5 From Our Start Cwtw* "t KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. BANDITS shot two Chinese near the hot springs -it Setapak, only four miles from Kuala Lumpur, last nignt. One of the Chinese died on the spot and the other was badly wounded. Setapak is on the road W Ben106 words
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Advertisement41 1949-10-10 5 WOOL^ SLIM SETS IN PEACH SIZES: 14.16.18 i| PRICED FROM: S $4.95 to $6.95 SIN 6 APO R E KUALA LUMPUR PENANG SSOur Packing Department is at your service, ti »We can pack anything, at anytime, for anywhere. >) I jSgj ADIOCQJ41 words
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925 1949-10-10 6 Finance Cor From A Market Correspondent A MONDAY holiday and uncertainty regarding the future Tin price were responsible for a lessening in the volume of business in a week when trading was fairly evenly spread nil Mellon* of the market. Sterling Tins led ar downward925 words
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Article133 1949-10-10 6 WEEK-END rubber commodity prices include the following: Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's noon prices on Saturday (Oct. 8) were In cents per lb.: Bayer Belter No. 1 RS.fi. Spot loose nominal 44 44% FOB in bales October No. 1 R.S.S. 44 44% No. 3 R.S.S. 42% 43%133 words
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Article66 1949-10-10 6 NEW YORK, Sat. THE market retained its equlll1 brlum today but trading was restrained by the approaching weekend and the desire to await labour developments. Well divided price changes either way were mainly fractional in extent with numerous pivotal Issues holding around previous closing levels. The close66 words
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Article66 1949-10-10 6 THE directors of Imperial Chemical Industries Limited announce that they have declared an Interim dividend of three per cent, (actual) In respect of the year ending Dec. 31, 1949. on the ordinary stock of the company. This dividend will be payable on the Dec. 1, 1949, less income66 words
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Article109 1949-10-10 6 NEW YORK. Sat. THE U.S. Under-Secretary of the Treasury. Mr. Edward Foley. said yesterday that the nation's financial situation was "one of unparalleled strength." He told the New York Bar Association that "interest rates are low and bank credit Is readily available." Public confidence in the strength109 words
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Article315 1949-10-10 6 LONDON, Sun. rE London Stock Exchange was quiet on Friday and slightly easier where changed says Reuter's financial correspondent. Rubbers were generally unchanged, while tins declined further. Following were the closing middle prices of selected stocts as supplied to the Straits Times by special arrangement with the Financial315 words
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Article18 1949-10-10 6 Industrials Railroads Domestic Bonds Utilities VJCl. I. 185.77 48.52 99.51 38.09 185.36 48.71 99.47 38.0118 words
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Advertisement1225 1949-10-10 6 MANSFIELD tfc CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) BLUE VUmtBL LIKE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO.. Carrier's .etien to proceed via other LTD ""Mm. tTZZIT' WOT COAST MALATA SAILINCS FROM O.K ft U.S.A, v-w| j^, WMkh/ D.mji tkM from UK Oct. 11 Vessel for Malacca Twice Weekly ejewi. £c to" U.K <*« Vessel1,225 words
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Advertisement347 1949-10-10 6 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS rO NEW YORK ANO BOSTON VIA CEYLON. INOIA CCYPT ANO MEDITERRANEAN PORTS S'oore P Sham Penang Prcs. lafferson 7/10 Oct. Willamette Victory 15/19 Oct. 20/21 Oct. 12/24 Oct. Pres. Pom 29 Oet./S Nev. Omits. 4/7 Nev. Mount Davis 9/15 Nov. 16/17 Nov. 18/21 Nov TO USA PACIFIC347 words
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Advertisement331 1949-10-10 6 BAST ASIATIC LINE SAIL.NCS TO CONTININT/ SAILINCS FROM SCANDINAVIA/UK CONTININT Loading st Singapore. Port Swettenham Penang. M "Maoftla" dv« abt. Oct. 1$ for Saigon Bangkok mj "faumia" dy. .bt Oct. II for Colombo Aden Port Said, SB* ■fcsgr* tl mMebf.Nav. t Bavrouth. Genoa. LONDON (Pas. for Bangkok. Manila, H'Kon. Mngcrs331 words
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Advertisement1023 1949-10-10 6 McALISTER €c CO., LTD. (Incorporated <n Smgaporei Telephone Hex 990* SLLBRMAJI dji BUCahAU fXLAVSMBM LIMB LO» ANCtLtV kAN FRANCISCO, Spore P Sham Penang Spot. P Sham Penan* 17-23 Oct. 24-25 Oct. 26-27 Oct. 30 Ocr/4 Nov. NoT •NWf CITt OS CHMTM II Mo BOUCAINVILLI CIT» Of CHUT IB 21 Nev.1,023 words
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Article175 1949-10-10 7 Mrmdav, October 10. 1949 t.;Ai^k COOMBS (right), tf.iat.oi oit> goAiAceper, iiu.^edives to earth after Jim Constantine, MillwaH centreforward, had smashed the ball past him into the net during the match at MillwaH on Oct. 1. Mi 11 wall won three-one. A.P. photo. U.K. Soccer Results LONDON. Sun. AFTER their disappointing;Reuter - 175 words
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Article279 1949-10-10 7 MAX BAER TO BOX CHARLES pATURDAY'S football results H the U.K. were:— ENGLISH LEAGUE FIRST DIVISION vrv.n ,1 .< tterton Ilirmintham 0 Portsmouth Bcllon 1 Huddersneld Rurnley I Newcastle Chelsea 8 Manchester C. Derby I Wolffs I ivrrpool t Middlesbrough Manchester I'. S Charlton Stoke Fulham Sunderland I Blackpool W279 words
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Article, Illustration74 1949-10-10 7 SACRAMENTO, Cal. Sun.--Pro-motor Jack King has announced here that the former world heavvwelght champion, Max Baer. will box an exhibition in Seattle on Nov. 1 with Ezzard Charles, present champion as recognised by the National Boxing Association Baer. who Is 40, is planning to make a comeback In the ringReuter - 74 words
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Article480 1949-10-10 7 London clubs generally fared badly in matches with provincial rivals. After being five points behind at the interval. Newport beat Blackheath by 11 points to five, although for most of the second half they were without E. Coleman, who retired with a leg injury. Ivor Preece. the England captain and480 words
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Article59 1949-10-10 7 Strong Scratch XV 1 st To Beat Swansea by an East Fife defender allowed Marshall to score an equaliser, but in extra time Fleming gave East Fife victory. In a restricted League programme, Celtic went to the top of Division A with a good win over Motherwell. Dundee United andReuter - 59 words
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Article, Illustration87 1949-10-10 7 LONDON, Sunday. THE continued success of the two remaining unbeaten clubs, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool, was the highlight of yesterday's English soccer programme which was again watched by more than 1,000,000 spectators. Nearly 500,000 people flocked to the 11 First Division matches. Wolverhampton brought off another splendid away win, this87 words
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569 1949-10-10 7 With the England side to meet Wales on Saturday being chosen later in the day. the form of many probables and possibles taking part In this match Was watcned with considerable interest. Williams, Wanderers' goalkeeper, who played against Eire recently, crowned a good display by saving a penalty. Jesse Pye,569 words
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Article33 1949-10-10 7 FIRST THREE in the Singapore 2JJ-metre breast-stroke last Saturday, from left, Ist. Tan Wee Hock (T.S.C.), 2nd. Seah 4h Chin and 3rd. Lob. Yon* A'k. Straits Times picture. Marveil II Wins George Stakes33 words
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Advertisement236 1949-10-10 7 CTUrADADr 1 9.80); 12.00—1.00 Malay 9.00 Kuoyu; 9.30 Burmese; 0.4ft BIMwiUrUIUS Programme (As S'pore); 100— English; 10.00 Radio News Reel; 2.00 English Programme (As 10.15 'London Studio Melodies': 10 00 News from Kuala Lumpur; s'pore) 3 00 Close* 6.00 Station 10.45 There and Back'; 11.00 10.05 Close; 10.55 For the236 words
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Miscellaneous280 1949-10-10 7 TODAY SHOWS Columbia present i.oo 145 GENEA»igL_r and m ®L^\l£jof7% |0M A GENE AUTRY Vf PRODUCTION xtfM ■f MflSs^sl s^b i v.y^^%S<ißff x 5w 1 -'-ii •VMri'^s^sl Hk. VHs^s^s^sHm^ MEXT CHANP* SOMEBODY WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED M IF THIS STORY HAD BEEN PuJ| TOLD A FEW YEARS AGO... fe^l e9**^J^280 words
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Article, Illustration685 1949-10-10 8 Honours Even In College Sports LJONOURS were shared in the carnival of sports held by the combined graduates and undergraduates of the Medical and Raffles Colleges to celebrate the birth of the University of Malaya, yesterday, on the Medical College grounds. The graduates shone at hockey and tennis, while theReuter - 685 words
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Article328 1949-10-10 8 THE Khalsa Association hockey team played one of their best games this season to best the Harlequins, one of the strongest Singapore sides, which Includes a number of SJI.C. players. The match which was played on the Khalsa ground yesterday ended in four -one victory for the home team. Within328 words
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Article, Illustration623 1949-10-10 8 All Singapore 5; Federation 0. ALL-SINGAPORE won the Sportsmen's Trophy with a brilliant five-nil victory over the Federation XI at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. A large crowd, which included the Commissioner- General Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald. the Sultans and high State officials, were treated to a game of fast, clean623 words
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Article239 1949-10-10 8 CL 4, Div. 3—6 furs. Musketeer 9.99 Lena Dear 8.13 Lovely Bore 8.12 Spring Up 8.11 Sunny Valley 8.11 Fair Court 8.11 Court Jester 8.11 Young Lucius 8.19 Caravan 8.09 Froff 8.97 Kakatna 8.06 John 8.94 CL 3. Div. 2—7 furs. Norton 9.99 Blue Eyes 9.99 Soltars 8.13 Toboggan 8.12239 words
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Article433 1949-10-10 8 Ramblers Sweep The Board MEMBERS uf the Singapore Island Ramblers cycling team swept the board at the Ya*iaya benefit cycling meet held yesterday on the Singapore Cricket Club ground. The meet, organised by the Cosmopolitan Cycling Club, was in aid of the fund opened by the Club for the benefit433 words
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Article22 1949-10-10 8 FT. CANNING WIN Fort Canning H.Q. soccer team beat Tlong Bahru Rangers by two goals to one at Fort Canning ground yesterday.FT - 22 words
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Article253 1949-10-10 8 Carson Heads Eight R.S.G.C. Qualifiers D. A J; CARS °N, with a score of 152, headed the n i# C t P *y ers Qualified in the Royal Singapore G QLufle?swe l a ce I SS P i°; S Si?- at BUkU Tlmah yCSterday son (152), R. J. Isherwood «159»,253 words
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Article74 1949-10-10 8 SOt i It: K.A.F. Omb. v. Navy, J. Besar. RUGGER: S.CX. B v. Nary 'B, padang. HOCKEY: Spore Admiralty Local SUff t. Naval H.Q., Farm Park; 8.0.D.C.A. T. RJE.M.E.. 8.0.D. ground MR. MALCOLM MacDONALD meets the All-Singapore team before the start of yesterday's game. Here he is seen being introduced74 words
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Article26 1949-10-10 8 Printed and Published by Alfred Charles Simmons at toe office ol the Straits rimes Press, UxL, Cecil and Stank? streets. Singapore. Telephone 9471 SINGAPORE GAIN BRILLIANT26 words
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Article9 1949-10-10 8 5-0 WIN Woodgate Gets Three Goals THE STRAITS TIMES9 words
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Article21 1949-10-10 8 8 Monday, October 10, 1949 CORNTHWAITE, Federation goalkeeper, clashes with team-mate Tyldesley in collecting: from the Singapore wing. Straits Times picture.21 words
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Advertisement106 1949-10-10 8 GRAND CHARITY PREMIERE in aid of UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA ENDOWMENT FUND of the Technicolor Production "CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS" BY COURTESY OF THE J. ARTHUR RANK ORGANISATION in the Distinguished Presence of H. E. THE COMMISSIONER GENERAL H. E. THE GOVERNOR OF SINGAPORE at 9.30 P.M. Tuesday, 25th Oct. CIRCLE^- $10/STALLS:— $5/-106 words
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