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Title Section19 1949-10-22 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1 845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1949. PRICE TEN CENTS19 words
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Article1464 1949-10-22 1 Sponsors Clash At Election Of New Member RAO DAI'S Government of Vietnam was admitted into associate membership of the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East at the ECAFE meeting in Singapore yesterday after a stormy session. Delegates from 13 countries voted on the1,464 words
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Article190 1949-10-22 1 LONDON, Friday. rrHE Prime Minister, Mr. Attlee, tonight reported 1 to the King on the post-devaluation economies he will announce to Parliament and the nation on Monday. Mr. Attlee's visit was taken to mean that the Cabinet had resolved any remaining difficulties was taken toReuter; AP - 190 words
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121 1949-10-22 1 HONG KONG. Fri. THE British ship Shengking arrived today from Shanghai with the remaining foreign diplomats accredited to the Nationalist Government. Aboard were the British Ambassador. Sir Ralph Ste-vt-nson. Lady Stevenson, the Australian Ambassador. Mr. Keith Officer; the Indian Ambassador Dr. K. M. PanikkarReuter - 121 words
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Article24 1949-10-22 1 SAN FRANCISCU Fri. Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer arrived here yesterday to replace Gen. Mark Clark as commander of the Bixth Army.— A.P.AP - 24 words
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Article32 1949-10-22 1 LONDON. Fri. The Cabinet today gave its final approval to a new belttightening programme reportedly calling for cuts of about U551,000,000,000 in spending for food, petrol and public works. A.P.AP - 32 words
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Article, Illustration52 1949-10-22 1 BAO DAIS representatives at yesterday's session of ECAFE m Singapore ai which their application for associate membership was approved. The chief delegate, Nguyen Phan Long, (left) is Foreign Minister m the Bao Dai Government, and on the right is the former Vietnam Minister of Information, M. Tran Van An.— Straits52 words
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Article134 1949-10-22 1 BIG STORE TALKS: NOV. 2-4 LONDON, Fri. THE Singapore meeting of British representatives in India, Pakistan and SouthEast Asia, announced tor some time In November under the chairmanship of Mr. Malcolmn Mac Donald. has now been fixed for Nov. 2 to Nov. 4, it was officially announced in London yesterday.Reuter - 134 words
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Article95 1949-10-22 1 ABOUT $2,000 worth of tickets was sold yesterday for the forthcoming Singapore Festival of Music, sponsored by the Straits Times and the Music Circle, in association with Radio Malaya. This bring^the total sales of tickets during the past three days to more than $10,000. Taking advantage95 words
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Article, Illustration35 1949-10-22 1 MR. THAN MEI (left) and Mr. Le Ouy Luong, representatives of Ho Chi-Minh's Democratic Republic of Vietnam, whose application for associate membership was rejected at the ECAFE meeting yesterday. Straits Times picture.35 words
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Article130 1949-10-22 1 NEW YORK, Fri. A HERALD-TRIBUNE editorial, captioned "The Princess is a Person," today said. "We like to think— perhaps because we are Amerlcang that Princess Elizabeth, In her speech to .the Mothers' V ion, showed a very human unwillingness to stay within the bounds ofUP - 130 words
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Article457 1949-10-22 1 YUGOSLAVIA ON SECURITY COUNCIL NEW YORK, Friday. ANGRY outbursts by the Soviet Foreign Minister, r% Mr. Andrei Vishinsky, yesterday followed the election of Yugoslavia to the United Nations Security Council. The President of the General Assembly, Gen. Carlos Romuio of the Philippines, banged his ?avel repeatedlyReuter; AP - 457 words
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Article38 1949-10-22 1 LONDON. Fri.— The appointment of a new Flag Officer for Malaya was announced last night. He is Rear Admiral H. W. Faulkner, who will succeed Rear Admiral C. Caslon with effect from next February. Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Article26 1949-10-22 1 WASHINGTON, Fri. President Truman said he does not plan to visit India to return the visit of the Indian Prime Minister. Pandit Nehru. —A.P.AP - 26 words
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Article24 1949-10-22 1 KARACHI, Fri. Pakistan women will participate In the 26th annual women's international exposition In New York from Nov. 7 to 13.— A.P.AP - 24 words
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284 1949-10-22 1 TROOPS KILL 14 BANDITS IN ONE DAY From Our Own Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. pOURTEEN bandits were killed and others wounded by Security Forces in the Federation yesterday. In an attack on a 1/7 Gurkhas' platoon base near Kampong Chenah, in the Jelebu area of Negri Sembilan, four Gurkhas were284 words
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Article32 1949-10-22 1 LONDON, Fri.— The King has approved the appointment of Vice Admiral Earl Mountbatten of Burma, his cousin, to be Fourth Sea Lord and Chief of Supplies and Transport. —Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Article47 1949-10-22 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. CASUALTIES for the army in Malaya since the start of the emergency are:— Officers: 17 killed and 16 wounded; other ranks, 101 killed and 166 wounded. Last month one officer was wounded, 11 >ther ranks killed, and four wounded.47 words
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Article92 1949-10-22 1 Wife Under Guard After Killing FRANKFURT. Fri. rE beautiful brunette wife of an American Air Force officer, Lt. Andrew Madsen, was held under armed guard last night after he had been shot dead in a room of their fashionable suburban villa. Lt. Madsen returned early yesterday from a party inUP - 92 words
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Article31 1949-10-22 1 WASHINGTON. Fri A Defence Department spokesman said last night that "consideration" is being given to providing B-29 bombers for the United Kingdom under the new military aid programme.—A.P.AP - 31 words
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Article99 1949-10-22 2 BANGKOK, Fri. A former superintendent of the Chulalongkorn Government Hospital. Phya Damrong Baldyagun, giving evidence In the trial of alleged assassins of King Ananda Mahidon, said today he Was sure the King was murdered. He gave four reasons for reaching this conclusion. 1. It was impractical99 words
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Article39 1949-10-22 2 LISBON, Fri.—When Generalissimo Franco visits Portugal, every householder on the official route will have signed a document pledging himself personally responsible for Franco's safety. More than 200 Spanish secret police are in Lisbon to help the Portuguese autnorlties—A.P.39 words
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217 1949-10-22 2 lore his AUSTRALIAN cricket tou a "sticky wicket" agaii animals of Zululand when First over: A two-ton Rhino bull charged Ray Llndwall, Nell Harvey, Oil Langley and lan Johnson in a game reserve. Llndwall, "the fastest bowler In the world," made one ofAP - 217 words
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205 1949-10-22 2 Ti-ndrr No. DIS/ENGRS MAI. 2. 1. Tenders are invited for the purchase of the following Stores: Corrugated Iron sheeting 30 tons (more or less). These stores are partly serviceable. 2. The stores are lying near shed 48 at Engineer Stores Depot.205 words
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Article141 1949-10-22 2 1. Tenders are Invited for the supply of pure fresh toddy to the Government Toddy Shops In Singapore from the Ist January to the Slst December 1960 at the rate of 400 gallons dally. 2. Tenders must be sealed and marked on the oover "Toddy141 words
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198 1949-10-22 2 Convict Had 3 Radios Broadcast To Wife 4 Years HOUSTON, TEXAS, Friday. WILLIAM Moody, serving a 50-year sentence in the Mississippi State Prison for armed robbery, had been broadcasting secretly from his cell to his wife for the past four years, an official said yesterday. Moody had been using three198 words
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Article58 1949-10-22 2 LONDON, Friday. THE Marriage Reform Committee of Britain today deplored Princess Elisabeth's warning to the nation on Tuesday that divorce threatens the stability of British family life. Bat the Marriage Guidance Council, whose 100 branches throughout Britain attempt to build happy marriages, defended the Princess. "Very welcome,"AP - 58 words
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206 1949-10-22 2 Tender No. DIS/ENGRS/MAL 3. 1. Tenders are invited for the purchase of the following Stores: Corrugated iron sheeting 10 tons (more or less). These stores are partly serviceable. 2. The stores are lying between Sheds 47 and 48 at Engineer Stores206 words
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Article99 1949-10-22 2 Tenders for Johare Government Hospital SnppHe. Tenders in duplicate are invited for the supply of various foodstuffs (perishable or nonperishable) pulses and coconut oil to Hospitals and Institutions In Johore State. 2. The term of the contract for six months beginning Ist January 1950. Particulars and tender99 words
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Article63 1949-10-22 2 KARACHI, Fri.—Mr. Ivan Eremin. leader of a Russian trade mission which has been in Karachi for the last three months, left here yesterday for urgent consultations In Moscow. Usually reliable sources said that a Russo-Pakistan trade agreement was now almost complete, but Mr. Eremin din not haveReuter - 63 words
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Advertisement166 1949-10-22 2 Bergman's portrayal of "Joan" is truly INSPIRED! TE» YEARS HENCE N, YOU'LL STILL BE M k^ V TALKING ABOUT IT! V^j WQ A VICTOR FLEMING PRODUCTION jj^Qß^ EXCITINGLY SOONI if ..jjSfiv-. -'^sv v j flllllfS son imporubs: SIME. DARBY V CO., LTD. J W.VUVW.W.V." '.W.V.V.WAVA* 5 TEL. ADD. flffi^-nji PMOMt166 words
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162 1949-10-22 3 WASHINGTON, Friday. I ONG-TERM steps toward the development of backward areas in Asia could be taken without United States aid if Asians would forget their animosities toward the Japanese, says a U.S. Congressman, Mr. Walter Huber. The Democratic Representative, recently returned from theAP - 162 words
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Article125 1949-10-22 3 Black Cats 9 Causing Java Unrest BATAVIA, Ftl. A guerilla band calling luelf the "Black Cat Brigade", and led by a Comm.uiist known as Abidin Effendl, is mainly responsible for the present disturbed situation in Last and mid-Java, usually reliable military sources said i^ht. riiic sources stated that the "HlackReuter - 125 words
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Article30 1949-10-22 3 Frnai Oar Own Correspondent KUALA KANGSAR, Frl. For having been found drunk, a b'lllork carter. Lakha Singh, was fined $3 in the Matdstrate's Court at Lenggon«. Upper Perak.30 words
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Article73 1949-10-22 3 TOKYO, Fri. /GENERAL Doßgtas Mae\J Arthur yesterday warmly praised the Japanese Premier, Shigera Yoshida for bis efforts to implement the Alliedinspired land reform program, despite fresjnent attacks by Japanese Communist and Russian sources. In a letter to the head «f the Japanese Gorernmeat, the General said73 words
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Article23 1949-10-22 3 JOHORE BAHRU, TrL Inche Ahmad bin Abdul Adz, Assistant Engineer, Muar, has been transferred to Kota Tinggi, in a similar capacity.23 words
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Article156 1949-10-22 3 WASHINGTON, FrL DRESIDENT Truman said at 1 hit press conference yesterday that he would recommend to Congress early next year a plan for the expenslon of the United States atomic energy programme. This decision was not influenced by Russia's having an atfwntr bomb. w The AtomicReuter; AP - 156 words
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Article59 1949-10-22 3 Fran Ovr Own JOHORB BAHRU. FH.— Katlman bin trafim Ahmad, a taxi-driver, was fined $50 in the Johore Bahr v Police Court yesterday when convicted on a charge of offering a bribe of $5 to a constable. Katlman was arrested for carrying two passengers more59 words
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Article54 1949-10-22 3 WASHINGTON, Frl.—Production of Incandescent electric light bulbs Is expected to start in the Philippines late this year, the U.S. Commerce Department said yesterday. The report estimated annual production would be 2.000,000 bulbs. It added that fluorescent bulb production is expected to begin next July with a yearly outputAP - 54 words
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169 1949-10-22 3 PARIS. Friday. MRENE Mayer, moderate political leader with a background of business experience, was confirmed last night as the new Premier of France— the seventh since the adoption of the post-war constitution two years and nine months ago. The National Amembty gaveReuter - 169 words
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Article64 1949-10-22 3 From Our Own Correspondent RAUB. Frl Further donations to the University Endowment Fund made through the District Officer, Raub, have been received from the following:—Chinese School Sports, Raub and Kuan tan, $382; Mr. Chong Tham Pow, $50; Messrs. Cheam See Loo Brothers. $100; Mr. Slew Sit, $50; Mr.64 words
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Article, Illustration37 1949-10-22 3 IN THE MIDST ml the Balk** war of wonk, Mu^al Tit* Mi Tnf ostarfat'i forcrs ia autumn manoetrrra r«TiU «lsc*s«tatf the unw mi with CoL Ge*. Dapcb*▼left M« CM. Ge«. Popwkh^ Army CMotf of Bt*ff37 words
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Article194 1949-10-22 3 LONDON, Friday. BRITISH Government sources say that India might possibly take the initiative among Commonweath members in recognising Communist China. It would be wrong to say that Mr. Nehru is calling the card, but it would be logical for other Commonwealth members to follow India's194 words
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Article45 1949-10-22 3 mm O» Owa Ciiuiiinitii SEGAMAT. FTL Found with an overload of more than a ton in his lorry, driver Jala bin Hajl Tahlr. aged 35. was fined $105 by the Segamat Circuit Magistrate He was given the option of two months' gaoL45 words
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Article37 1949-10-22 3 From Our Own Correßponton SEGAMAT, Fri. Theft of 20 young bapana plants was the charge read (rat to 22-year-old Tey Geok in -the Seg araat Court. He claimed trial and was allowed bail to $50.37 words
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Article, Illustration36 1949-10-22 3 KING PAUL and Q»een Fredrika of Greece ride mules en a sight-seeing tour of the Cyclades Islands, in the Aegean Sea, during recent tour of the Islands In the Mediterranean.— A.P. picture.AP - 36 words
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Article86 1949-10-22 3 U.K. Denial On Red China Trade LONDON, Fti. BRITAIN is not at present considering any submission to enter into trade negotiations with the Communist authorities in China, Mr. Harold Wilson, President of the Board of Trade, said ln a Parliamentary reply yesterday nor had any approach on this subject yet86 words
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Article283 1949-10-22 3 Woman In China Red Govt. HONO KONG, FrL rHE widow Of China's famous •'Christian General," Peng Yuhslang, was appointed Minister of Health In a cabinet list announced by the Chinese Communist Government at Peking yesterday. The fanner Watlnmiltit Worth China commander, Wm Tio-yi, was appointed Utatoter of Water Oonserraney In283 words
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Article200 1949-10-22 3 HONG KONG, Friday. rrHE Chinese Nationalists intend to back up their A sea blockade of Canton with air attacks and have threatened to bomb the first train crossing from Hong Kong's new territories into Communist-held South China, Press despatches from Formosa state. The Chinese CommunistReuter - 200 words
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Article71 1949-10-22 3 LONDON, Fri. THE position In H«af 1 Konr is ssUsfaeterr, the Colonial Secretary. Mr. Arthur Creech Janes, told Parliament today. N«thin* was beinf 4mm prejndieial to lav and crier. |\R. Salazar, the Fortu- ffuese Premier, spake hi Lisbon of the "delicate position" of Portofal's possessions in the EastReuter - 71 words
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Article63 1949-10-22 3 Fr*m Our Own Correspondent SEREMBAN. Frl.—Tan Kirn Lin. 19-year-old Hokkien, was sentenced to 15 months' rigorous Imprisonment to be followed by eighteen months' I police supervision when the pleaded guilty before the prejsldent of the Sessions Court to a charge of committing theft of two blankets, four63 words
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Article40 1949-10-22 3 From Our Staff C«rre»yn<icat KUALA LUMPUB, FrL The nrat child to be born in the new Military Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, has been named David Rodney by his father. Staff Sergeant Major Barry Conway of Headquarters Malaya District.40 words
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Article108 1949-10-22 3 ANN ARBOR, Frl. rpHE blood of Hiroshima survivors now shows little difference from that of Japanese living in a neighbouring town, a University of Michigan professor reported yesterday In a medical jour- ML The article dealing with the effects of the atom bomb was published in the Archives108 words
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Advertisement252 1949-10-22 3 B^^\ stands for XJV KRAFT famous all over the world < i KRAFT PRODUCTS t JUST ARRIVED Processed Cheese j Fish Supreme Cheese and Spaghetti Sandwich Relish Mayonnaise t Prepared Mustard i i 4 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. i^sW AND CHARMING —all the day Pthbdcss fives you cqstxd iod252 words
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Article375 1949-10-22 4 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Friday. IFORMER members of the war-time "Changi University," which functioned in the prisoner of war camp for some months, are invited to sive their support to the University of Malaya, in an appeal published in The Times. Amone the six signatories of375 words
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Article122 1949-10-22 4 Chattels Claims: S"pore View I'.iERE Is little hope that Singapore householders who lost their goods and chattels during the Japanese occupation will collect compensation until well into ISiSO. a Singapore Legislative Councillor told the Straits Times yesterday. He did not agree with a London message which stated that arrangements were122 words
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62 1949-10-22 4 Bukit Mertajam Varsity Dance Front Our Staff Correspondent PENANO. Frl. The Penang Resident Commissioner, Mr. A. V. Aston, will be one of the patrons of a University of Malaya dance to be given by Bukit Mertajam High School staff on Oct. ".3. To enable Penang visitors to attend, a special62 words
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Article102 1949-10-22 4 BECAUSE the Singapore Chief Health Officer. Dr. O. H. Lowe, advised that private slaughterhouses were not In the interests of public health, the Singapore Rural Board has decided that from January all animals are to be sent to the municipal abattoir for slaughter. However, for ceremonial102 words
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Article51 1949-10-22 4 From Oar Own Correspondent SEGAMAT. Fri. A 30-year-old labourer, Karuppiah, was fined $6 in the Segamat Court for being drunk and incapable. "I had a bottle of beer and it went to my head," he said. "I did not remember anything till I found myself at the police51 words
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Article, Illustration40 1949-10-22 4 THE CORPS OF DRUMS and trumpets of the R.A.F. Regiment (Malaya) who took part In the passing-out parade of R.A.S.C. personnel at the R.A.S.C. School (Far East) in Nee Soon, Singapore, on Thursday.— Straits Times picture.40 words
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Article44 1949-10-22 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR Fri.In a talk on British Public Libraries at the YJyf.CA. hall at Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Mr. George Rasiah said that the expansion of library services in Britain was closely related to the growth of democracy itself.44 words
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Article42 1949-10-22 4 From Our Own Correspondent BENTONG, Fri. Wong Yee Kooi, a driver, whose lorry knocked down a telephone post in Market Street, Bentong, was fined $40 here. For failing to maintain his vehicle in a serviceable condition he was fined $5042 words
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Article60 1949-10-22 4 rw\BE Caesar Konokov, one of two Russian tugs which X arrived in Singapore yesterday from the Black Sea. is carrying a cargo of cardboard and paper to Vladivostok. The second tut, Moguchiy, has no cargo on board. They have put into Singapore for coal and60 words
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Article246 1949-10-22 4 From Our Staff Correspondent SEREMBAN, Friday. "THE High Commissioner, Sir Henry Gurney, had a full programme when he made an official visit to Seremban this week. Sir Henry first visited the Kite on the Port Dickson Road for the proposed resettlement of squatters who were rounded up246 words
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Article21 1949-10-22 4 Frwn Our Own Correspondent KLUANO. Fri. Abal, found drunk at Jalan Abu Bakar, was fined $5 at Kluang.21 words
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Article109 1949-10-22 4 MALAYA'S adverse a trade balance for this year rose to $175,889,933 at the end of September. In September Imports (ell from the August total by about $6,000,000 and exports by about $10,000,000. September imports amounted to $141,608,284; exports 5128.196.610, creating an adverse batance of $13,411,674.109 words
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Article135 1949-10-22 4 Purchases from the United States have dropped from $11,658,167 in April to $7,072,011 in September However, exports there have shown a tendency to increase from $29,070,021 In April to $31,308.55' last month. Imports from all sources hay« shown a tendency to decrease from $163,213,654 In April to $141,008,284135 words
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Article19 1949-10-22 4 The Singapore Chinese Friendly Association (Wah Yew Kok) will celebrate its 26th anniversary tomorrow at 126, Albert Street19 words
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Article74 1949-10-22 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. MR. Myron M. Cowen, United States Ambassador to the Philippines and chief U.S. delegate to the ECAFE conference will visit Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. On his one day visit to the Federation, Mr. Cowen will be accompanied by his wife. They will meet74 words
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245 1949-10-22 4 SINGAPORE gives the impression to the casual n visitor of "mutual respect among races and of civilised order." This statement was made by the U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines and chief of the American delegation to ECAFE, Mr. Myron M. Cowen, in an245 words
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Article, Illustration32 1949-10-22 4 A JERSfcx and fringe model shown in a London display of hats designed by British millinery expert Lady Newboroagh. They are primarily aimed at the dollar sales area. A.P. piature.AP - 32 words
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Article110 1949-10-22 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. THE only changes in electrical charges announced by the newly formed Central Electricity Board are a higher fee for reconnecting Installations cut off for nonpayment of dues, doubling of the fee for rectifying fuses blown by faulty apparatus, and110 words
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Advertisement227 1949-10-22 4 1)8, 1 Favoured by Fortune m ilm Indeed are those members of the [\V$K >5UL I human race to whom the possession 'A V i i a cr t^ ca perceptive palate permits 1 a full appreciation of all the finer nuance* of flavour that are to be found in227 words
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276 1949-10-22 5 PENANG SCHOOLBOYS TOLD— From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Friday. THE Resident Commissioner, Mr. A. Y. Aston, today urged the boys of the Penan* Free School to "think of what European officers have tried to do for your country/* Addressing the school276 words
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Article, Illustration51 1949-10-22 5 PitfcCEDENT: Singapore U.S. Consulate General's first woman officer is Mrs. Margaret Knelleau Gardner, who is attached U the economic section of ttae Cwismlate-GeneraL A lawyer by prafeasioti, she was admitted t« practise before the Court of Appeals in Washington in June 1943.— Straits Times picture. (Story hi Page51 words
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Article167 1949-10-22 5 From Our Staff CorressMßdesrt IPOH. FTL MR. X A. Barton. President of the Sessions Court at Ipoh. yesterday acquitted and discharged 25-year-old Desmond Fenwick, a European dredge engineer, who had been charged with cheating. The prosecution had not fully proved Its case, said Hi. Burton. Femrtck waa167 words
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Article184 1949-10-22 5 Singapore Diary v > MEN'S CLUB, luncheon meeting, TJsLCJL, Orchard Road, 1 p.m. Singapore CJkss Club, meeting, T.M.C.A., Orchard Road. 3 p.m. C. H. Tan's Dancing Circle, practice, Carltoo, Oavanagh Road, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. SiacsvfMre ITsMasissi ot the Boy's Brigade, aurroal review and display, Victoria School, Jalan Besar,184 words
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Article22 1949-10-22 5 trom Oar Own C*rres«M>tid>:it SEGAMAT, Fri—Loi Che^ Hen aged 65, was flned $10. or i five days goal, for begging.22 words
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Article98 1949-10-22 5 From Onr Own Concapondesct JOHORE BAHRU. Fri.— Found at Knlal without an Identity card. Tan Ah Sian when charged In the Kulai Coort yesterday said that he lived at Sungel Ttram and was walking to Kuala Lumpur where his parents lived. The prosecuting officlr told98 words
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Article56 1949-10-22 5 From Ov Ova Cm iff— it"* JOHORE BAHRU. FtL A Singapore milk vendor who was found selling milk in Johore Bahru without having a local licence was today fined $12 In the Police Carat He told the Court that he held a Singapore licence and did not56 words
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Article49 1949-10-22 5 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORfi BAHHU, Fri.— The Cambridge School Certificate oral farceitah examinations will be held In Johore between Oct. 30 and Nov. 2 at the English College and the Convent, Jafaore Bahru, and at the OoTernment English school* at Batu Pahat, Muar, Klnang and Begamat.49 words
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Article93 1949-10-22 5 A Two-months' stoppage of work la 10 of the biggest Ml i! > l'" 1 rattan goodsyY^^Ty^|f^y^.|ip^ny shoos has been ended by a new wage agreement signed by the shops and their 190 employees before the Singapore Assistant Commissioner for Labour, Mr. C. W. Lyle. Under the agreement,93 words
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Article64 1949-10-22 5 Frwn Owr Own C^fTfspofraent BATU PAHAT Fri. THE Ceylonese community of Batu Pahat Bntertalned Dr. and Mrs. S. Appudurai before their departure to Johore Bahru on transfer. Mr. 6. C. Maclntyre presided and speeches were also made by Mr. D. A. Somerrilie, Administrative Officer, Inche Hussein bin64 words
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Article48 1949-10-22 5 ftassa Ost SlatT KUALA LUMPUR, Fit Built for the Lee Rubber Company, the largest godown in Selangor Is now under construction on itoe site adadjoining the Brickfields railway yard. The godown, which will occupy 22,400 square feet, -will take about four months to be completed.48 words
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Article, Illustration37 1949-10-22 5 JO ICE ANX who ceirarusfi kM -.Jiud birthday witfc a party Id her boose in Ha ssisa ,Road yesterday. She Is aeen with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Raah. Straits Times paUie.37 words
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Article204 1949-10-22 5 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Friday. A 22- YEAR-OLD Chinese woman, accused ef failing to report the presence of an armed bandit, yesterday admitted the offence saying that she had been "forced into doing It by the British 1 Government." The woman, Chan Fan lan.204 words
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Article100 1949-10-22 5 A VERY large piece of ground in Pasir P&njang has been chosen for the site of a children* playground, and negotiations for taking tt ovei are at present going on between the Government and the Military, who own the ground. These negotiation* have been made possible by100 words
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Article46 1949-10-22 5 From Ov Own Cmi lap indent SEGAHiT. Fri.— Alleged to have broken into an Indian's house at Jagoh and to have stolen a pocket watch worth $30, Wong Bee, aged 61. was produced in the Spga»tat Court and offered ball to $$tBL46 words
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Article48 1949-10-22 5 From Owr Owb C^sTtbb|wbsßs^sW KAJ AHO.— QoeJc Qoet Lan. an elderly Chinese woman who appeared before the Sessions Court at Kajang, was charged with kidnapptot Oan Keat, a female minor, (torn the lawful guardianship of her father at Semenjih. The case was postponed for a frirtniyht.48 words
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Article27 1949-10-22 5 From Oor ©wa OtnospoßSlaaa SBOAMAT, FtL— A Malacca lorry driver, Bakar bin Ma'alip, charged before the Segamat Magistrate with overloadtnf his vehicle, was fined $3127 words
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Advertisement337 1949-10-22 5 DONTNECLECT BAD PassM vmcNr hh tog MM <r«*r |i«M s. *c ssstmßm cssassw pirn rf D-DX> finnifi >. *m ir>fkt*m. DJ>X» Pllljll lISI ■a moM mi sfar temmmim m tcrwu*(wtmit^c*b<i*mteakm)m4 •oataei a it knh. Thsn b assMss ban ckaa DJ>.D fa n*mo« *m i i^imm DHOSI rrCH. SWGAPO«EPOOT.BCZEMA,fSOSUASIS, •mi KMLS.337 words
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Advertisement162 1949-10-22 5 REPUBLIC'S NEW, DARING THRILLERI LAST DAY! i-«; Mij 45 and 9.30 p.m. —iALHAMBRAIT* I SflsVl| (AIR-COMD4TIONCO TCL. «909) BlswliisT Matinee Today A Tomorrow 11 a.m. 2Mh Centary-Foz's Tecfaaleolor Musical! "I WONDEE WHO'S KIS6WG HER NOW" Admission:— Aiults $1/-; Children 50 ets. STARTS TOMORROW! J Plus another Laurel and Hardy Feature!162 words
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713 1949-10-22 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Sat., Oct. 22, 1949. Very Queer People Some time ago a lone Russian came to Singapore to buy rubber. He shut himself up in his room in a hotel, and would not meet anyone socially. We wondered what he was afraid of, but he did not713 words
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Article288 1949-10-22 6 Never before has there been so great a difference of opinion between two Malayan legislatures as was revealed in the Singapore Legislative Council on Wednesday, when not a single member would second Mr. N. A. Mallal's motion on public lotteries, although 33 members of the288 words
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Article129 1949-10-22 6 From the Straits Times of October 27, 1899. IT is well to be economical in all things, but a preson of whom I heard last week must possess decidedly the most "economical soul" of these Settlements. He is said to take in more than two thousand dollars129 words
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Article, Illustration1767 1949-10-22 6 In this page today you see the children whom you have read about so often in the Countryman's Journal. On the left are the two sisters, one being the New Baby. In the centre is the Old Baby, strongly protesting to the Old Boy at1,767 words
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Advertisement667 1949-10-22 6 Oar ««»r««»i»t«h»« mm Mm lit H—r S<n(»»or« CoM lt*r*|«. Orchard Ro*d. will rtewv* »d»»r»i»€B>fHti >•<«»— II a.M »»d 1 w m daily. CLASSIFIED ADS. KATZ: To Frieda, wife of Alfred KaU. at Youngberg Memorial Hospital, a daughter, on 21st October. 1949. EDWARDS: a daughter, Anita, was born to Pearl St667 words
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Advertisement63 1949-10-22 6 SIGNALS for EYE-EXAMINATION:-1. Not seeing well at distance or near. S. Frequent headaches, S. Eyes feel tired or uneasy, 4. Can't read or write comfortably. In extreme cases, dlalness and nausea, lost of appetite and vomlttlng. Our technique and procedure In visual analysis with the most complete equipment are entirely63 words
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Advertisement21 1949-10-22 6 7 U l pWf r Lfldji GENERATING SETS 2 K.W TO 75 K.W. I THE M^ ASIATIC C 0 LTP 121 words
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Article195 1949-10-22 7 'THIRTEEN new schools and big extensions to A existing schools, to provide education for about 8,000 children, are planned for Singapore this year and in 1950 in the Colony's 10-year education plan, which is estimated to cost $197,000,000. New schools proposed tor 1949-50 are: Teiok195 words
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Article, Illustration72 1949-10-22 7 Inu yaai fn« popular STRAITS TIMES PICTURES hat new and exciting colour illustrations Nineteen plate* scenes tint recorded on colour film and then faithfully ser down on paper by the art of the process-engraver and the printer. The pries remains at $2. 50 (postage anywhere 2572 words
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Article30 1949-10-22 7 JOHORE BAHRU, Pri.— Dato Wong Shu Fun, president of the Malayan Chinese Association, Johore branch, has left for Hong Kong on a combined business and pleasure trip.30 words
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Article, Illustration88 1949-10-22 7 THE American Ambassador to the Philippines and chief of the U.S. delegation to the ECAFE conference now in session in the Victoria Memorial Hall, Mr. Myron M. Cowen, addressing members of the EastWest on Thursday night. Mr. Cowen was full of praise for Singapore. Picture shows (from left): Dr. Kuo88 words
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Article120 1949-10-22 7 r enable Malay children at Pasir Panjang, Singapore, to receive English education, a school will be started there next January. This is the result of re*presentations made by the Pasir Panjang Rural District Committee urging facilities for Malay children who have had to pass the fourth120 words
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Article126 1949-10-22 7 MORE than 300 members of the Boys' Brigade, (Singapore Battalion) headed by a 40-piece band, will take part in the third annual review and display of the Brigade at the Victoria School grounds this afternoon at 4.30. This will *be the first time since the war126 words
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Article61 1949-10-22 7 The end of the retreat season of the Buddhist priests will be celebrated by the chaplains of the Buddhist Royal Pioneer Corps today and tomorrow at the Colombo camp, Clement! Road, Singapore. Chanting of Pirith by a lull quorum of the Maha Singhs will be at 8 p.m. today.61 words
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Article41 1949-10-22 7 The Singapore Chinese rider of a tricycle was thrown off his machine and slightly Injured in a collision with a Municipal water van on Thursday afternoon in Potong Paslr, Serangoon Road. The tricycle ended up in a drain.41 words
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Article156 1949-10-22 7 THE U.S. Consulate-General in Singapore, for the first time In its history, has appointed a woman officer. She is Mrs. Margaret Knt lleau Gardner, who is now attached to the economic section of the Consulate-General. In the Dast. Mrs. Gardner has specialised in commercial law and156 words
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Article306 1949-10-22 7 Pahang Gang Had Waited For Hours From Our Own Correspondent BENTONG, Friday. QNE soldier is missing and nine others were slightly wounded, 'apart from the four dead md eight seriously wounded in yesterday's bandit ambush of a military convoy at the 42nd mile of the Kuala306 words
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Article112 1949-10-22 7 AN address of welcome will be presented to Sir Flrca Khan Noon and Lady Noon by the Muslims of Singapore at a public meeting at Jalan Besar at 10 a.m. tomorrow called by the Overseas Pakistani League of Singapore. Sir Flroz Is head of the Pakistan112 words
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Article96 1949-10-22 7 UYRNA Loy does well In her flrjjt British film, That Dangerous Age, which is now showing at the Pavilion. She fills the role of the wife of a famed British lawyer who becomes so absorbed In his work that he takes her more and more for granted.96 words
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Article79 1949-10-22 7 AFTER a gruelling day in the ECAFE conference hall, the chairman, Sir Firox Khan Noon (Pakistan) was besieged by a delegation of more than 100 Singapore Pakistan merchants at the entrance to the Victoria Memorial Hall. They sought Advice on a new Pakistan trade regulation which79 words
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Article, Illustration49 1949-10-22 7 INDIAN sweetmeat shops along Selegie Road and Scrangoon Road had to employ extra hands yesterday to cope with the Deepavali rush. This shop prepared more than 17 different delicacies for the festival. When the Straits Times photographer visited t'.e shop very little was left for sale.49 words
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Article69 1949-10-22 7 A POLICE radio van came rushing to Raffles Place last night to Investigate reports of firing. It turned out to be Indian children firing crackers in celebration of Deepavali. Firing of crackers is banned under the Emergency Regulations. Indian businessmen around Market Street area entertained one another69 words
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186 1949-10-22 7 Malaya 'Should Step Up Industrialisation jIIALAYA. with her vast resources in tin, rubber iTI and oil, could be economically enhanced if her industrialisation was stepped up, said Prof. B. P. Adarkar, head of the Indian delegation to the ECAFE conference, in an interview last night with Radio Malaya. In some186 words
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Article58 1949-10-22 7 Scouts. Guides and Sea Rangers took part in a camp flre staged by the First Singapore (Trafalgar) Sea Scouts Group in celebration of Trafalgar Pay at Trafalgar Street, Singapore, last night. The Sea Scouts, 30 in number, are drawn frcoa -•very school in Singapore. Tun Scout58 words
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Article, Illustration19 1949-10-22 7 JILL RLJNOELD and Loni Jannssens, who passed through Singapore last night on their way to B«*avia. Straits Times picture.19 words
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Article143 1949-10-22 7 THE Chief of the Imperial General Staff, Field Marshal Sir William Slim, yesterday visited Phoenix Park, headquarters of the CommissionerGeneral, Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald. He met the Commanders-In-Chief, Far East Station and Far East Air Force, Admiral Sir Patrick Blind and Air Marshal Sir143 words
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Article, Illustration48 1949-10-22 7 ONE of the organisers of tonight's Cosmopolitan Cycling Club dance at the Roof Garden, Adelphl Hotel, is attractive Miss Flora Lelah. Miss Lelah, who is the president of the Singapore Habonim, will be leaving for America early next month. The dance is in aid of the Yahaya fund.48 words
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Article23 1949-10-22 7 The V's Men's Club of Singapore will hold a luncheon meeting at the Orchacd Road V.M.C.A. at 1 p.m. today.23 words
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Article161 1949-10-22 7 Safety On Roads No, One Priority HTHE Singapore Permanx ent Safety First Committee will, for the time being, devote itself exclusively to road safety, it was decided at a recent meeting. After the road safety campaign has been properly launched on an organised and permanently continuous basis, the committee will161 words
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Article81 1949-10-22 7 St. Joseph's Institution Is holding its second post-war art and handwork exhibition today and tomorrow from 8.30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The exhibition will bo opened this morning by Mrs. R. Walker, wife of the Education Department's Art Superintendent, and the school invites parents, old boys and members81 words
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Advertisement60 1949-10-22 7 PORTABLE CR'NDERS BENCH GRINDERS CRINDINC WHEELS X^k. DRILLS DRILL STANDS DRILI ACCESSORIES SAWS HOLE SAWS SANDERS HAMMERS t SCREW DRIVERS SHEARS VALVI AE-VACERS NUT BUNNERS TAPPERS PORTABLE ELECTRIC TOOLS I sole distributors: uIIviL, UnllDT BO 1 r I M. FLINTER S. GRINBERG I Diamonds and I Jewellery j I Telephone60 words
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Article, Illustration701 1949-10-22 8 ROBERTS DUNSTAN - ROBERTS DUNSTAN REMEMBER KATHY DOHERTY? By DKMEMBER the girl who sang at Prince's last year? Ruimhfir the ballerina who danced with the Vyner Gomez shows at the Victoria Theatre? Remember the attractive brunette often seen at the Intrrnntional Club and Raffles? Flying is now part701 words
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Article, Illustration184 1949-10-22 8 vermicelli! SAVOURY C %lb. Vermicelli, 2 medium 5 E seiaed rmim^ 3 to 4 ounce* E bacon, %lb tomato—, 4 to 6s s ounces cbe«K, v, teupoooE mixed berba, 3 ounce* max- utgarlne, 3 tabtospoonfnJa ollYtC oil. j OOIL the vermicelli in 3 JD salted water, chop184 words
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Article154 1949-10-22 8 itfKo. Martin NiemolITI ler, who is visiting Australia and New Zealand with her husband, Pastor Niemoller, the German preacher, is addressing women's meetings in Sydney and other Australian capital cities. Pastor and Mrs. Niemoller were Invited to Australia by the Australian Council of Churches and154 words
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Article, Illustration554 1949-10-22 8 AFTER a long decline, the fashion of wearing a hat everywhere but at home is on the upgrade in Europe and America. Although the climate and the habit of casual dress are against it, I hope there is a similar revival in Singapore. For a554 words
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Article, Illustration284 1949-10-22 8 Tbere k VMt dlflerenc? k»fween Kitrinc pmrbner a chm.n— Mr another bid. sad gtrlag him m direct Uam mrlUtioo. North-South cam* to (Ti«f m the following deal becauM the Bouth piayer did not fully appreciate this difference. North, dernier. Both sklaa vulnerable. Nortti-South 40 on score. i284 words
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Article236 1949-10-22 8 DITA Hayworth al1V ways wanted to act in "Bom Yesterday," the American play which Laurence Olivier presented in London with Yolande Don! an playing the lead. Now Bollywood Is using this as bait to coax her back Into pictures. Rita has vtid "Yes"— she Is236 words
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Advertisement236 1949-10-22 8 CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OVERNIGHT TO HONGKONG SKYMASTER SERVICE commences 21st Octobr Travel by night do your business in Hongkong Hie next morniag! SCHEDULI Planes leave Kallang, Tuesdays Fridays, 1930 hrs Arrive Bangkok 2345 hrs Leave Bangkok 0045 hrs Arrive Hongkong. Wednesdays. Saturdays, 0800 hrs Planes leave Hongkong, Tuesdays236 words
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Advertisement137 1949-10-22 8 w^ B^^^^ ••"•i^^fV^ IE saw P °cool as m i Like a gentle breath of evening breeze, Vinolia Talcum Powder Is so refreshing and cooling. You will love its delightful fragrance and velvety softness on your skin. Use it at any time and especially after your bath. I VINOLIA Talcum137 words
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382 1949-10-22 9 THINK the following matters should receive the attention of the non-official members of th" Singapore Legislative Council: The Income Tax Ordinance should be i amended so that everyone, including the Com-missioner-General °.nd the Governor, is liable to tax. All appointments in Government service, and each382 words
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Letter178 1949-10-22 9 Singapore Repertory Theatre SO Singapore is to have a professional repertory theatre. Excellent, and congratulations to Mr. John Forbes-Sempill for his initiative. But may I offer a word of advice? It would be an excellent gesture on Mr. ForbesSemplH's part to offer the Victoria Theatre to Chinese, Malay and Indian178 words
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306 1949-10-22 9 A FEW days ago Sir Henry Gurney stressed the fact that communal unity should 6e achieved first with the ultimate aim of. a united Malaya. I want to ask how this can be achieved when certain States in the Federation are openly practising306 words
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Letter171 1949-10-22 9 COME time ago a news item appeared in yonr paper which stated that the terms "Inche" and "Che" were to be replaced b,y "Tuan" and "Puan" respectively. I notice, however, that no change has yet taken place. Addresses on covers of letters are still preceded with either171 words
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Letter147 1949-10-22 9 I HAVE been greatly in1 terested, during my six weeks stay in Singapore, In reading reports and articles covering the many proposed development schemes for the island and Malaya generally. The clearing of congested areas and the building of workmen's homes is, no doubt, of vital importance.147 words
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Letter288 1949-10-22 9 A Cartoon In Johore Bahru myfUCH has been said against if 1 State lotteries, but Mr. T. H. Peng's cartoon last Saturday takes the cake. Can Mr. T. H. Peng, or any of those who object to these lotteries, swear that he has never in his life bought Turf Club288 words
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Letter187 1949-10-22 9 I READ with disgust the article by Disgusted Reader which appeared in your columns on Thursday. He seemed to support the Chief Kathi of Kedah in forcing "prayer dodgers" to pray by quoting the example of a schoolmaster and a schoolboy. This example has no bearIng on187 words
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Letter26 1949-10-22 9 Letters signed v.ith a nom-de plume are not published unless the writer's name and address are commusicated to the editor as a sign of good faith.26 words
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Letter230 1949-10-22 9 MOST Ceylonese parents in this country would have no objection to any decent Ceylonese youth proposing to his daughter depending, of course, on the status of the persons concerned. If Pilgrim (whose letter was published on Oct. 15) Is thinking of the Western way of girl meeting230 words
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490 1949-10-22 9 A POST OFFICE SOMEWHERE IN MALA YA other day I had the unpleasant task of having to get some declaration forms from the Post Office to send parcels abroad. Accordingly, I approached a Chinese clerk. Politely I asked him for some declaration forms. He pulled himself up, surprised. After a490 words
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Advertisement50 1949-10-22 9 ■IT Itt IIHIIII approve SINGAPORE C. C WAKEFiELD CO LTD PENANC Till »4* ,1 UitMte Ws^BlHt 88'? mi^ 'VvEs 1 1; tT i il '•vHlVrS^j iJSFlB &> .If <&£*■? JIV^J 1 iUImI JOHN I. THORNYCROFT CO LIMITED. OFFICE SHOWROOM SHIPYARD CLEMENCEAU AVENUE SINGAPORE TANJONQ RHU PHONE 3 0 0 1/250 words
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Advertisement102 1949-10-22 9 For over half a century $TSTE @PR§SS 555 have maintained their reputation as the best cigarettes in the world t£fX sSjllirs ENGLAND THROUGH DISTIHGUISBtUD SMBUCE Some tlvd* of Kr«m*ftU Quality io4!»d gold pkH* have heao worn (or as loaf at thw ty -ftv« yecwl. AU Kremenfi jewelry will gw« rnrfwpnniiiorj102 words
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Miscellaneous251 1949-10-22 9 STRAITS TIMES CROSSWORD AMOK 18 Gelling ready fl>jr trim. PPrtC!CWf»nn V*» OOf\ I Certainly not 10 ft. IWtSI "> ln n > «>• (4. 3, 3). Li t0 me for r ln <*>• II 13 I [TH F*H f^T 1^6 I? 8 Came for the peak Jl> 5i& muiTe'Vs htl251 words
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325 1949-10-22 10 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Friday. /COMMENTING on the recent announcement that the U.S. Government Is immediately resuming limited stockpile purchases of rubber, but that the programme would be affected by market conditions and that any substantial increase over present prices might cause suspension325 words
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Article60 1949-10-22 10 NEW YORK, Fri.- Equilibrium was maintained In the New York Stock Exchange despite President Truman's press conference remarks concerning the steel and coal strikes and the tax outlook. Changes were mostly one dollar either way In moderate trading with losses slightly predominating. During the afternoon declines began60 words
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Article269 1949-10-22 10 HELP FOR COLONIES URGED LONDON, Fit TLfR. Harold Wilton, Presl■"x dent of the Board of Trade, urged here yesterday that Britain should give all possible help to Commonwealth countries to enable them to Increase their dollar earning*. Mr. Wilson told a Royal Empire Society meeting that it was on theReuter - 269 words
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Article25 1949-10-22 10 *THK output of Sothern Ma- layan Tin Dredging Ltd. for the quarter ending Sept. 30, 1949, Is 10,053, three dredges wordng.25 words
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Article23 1949-10-22 10 THE output of Malayan Tin 1 Dredging Ltd. for the quarter ending Sept. 30, 1949, is 3,508 plculs (three dredges working).23 words
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Article151 1949-10-22 10 AID TO BURMA OPPOSED LONDON, Fri. rTtHK British Government 1 yesterday resisted a suggestion In Parliament by Sir Thomas Moore (Conservative) that It should advance money to certain •British firms In Burma in urgent need of additional working capital. Sir Thomas Moore said several of these companies needed capital toReuter - 151 words
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Article76 1949-10-22 10 Mo. 1 R.S.B. cil. European basis port* In peon par Ib. closing. Oct. 19. Oct 20. Oct. buyer IS 1/16 IS 1/16 Oct. seller IS 3/16 IS 3/16 Oct.-Nov. buyer 13H 13 1/16 Oct. -Nov. a«Uer 13 3/16 13 3/16 Nor.-Dec buyer 13tt IS 1/16 NoT.-Dec. seller IS76 words
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Article119 1949-10-22 10 From Our Own Correspondent BANGKOK. FrL ASIAN rice exporting countries will have about 1.4 million more tons of rice than in 1948-49 available for export in 1950-51. and the rest of the world may have 0.3 million tons more available for export to the Far119 words
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Article368 1949-10-22 10 LONDON. Prl. CRBSH falls were recorded in T the London Stock Exchange yesterday. Tne poUtlcal and economic situation continued to prove a disturbing factor and the trend In all sections was to lower levels. Some resistance was shown by British funds but even this proved shortlived. Following were368 words
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Advertisement982 1949-10-22 10 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. In cor pen a led in Singapore) BLUE fUNNU LIMB Cjrri.fi option to proc*.d via other part to load and discharge carfa. SAILINCS t« LIVERPOOL. CLASCOW ft CONTINENTAL PORTS. Due Sail* P. Sham Parang P 'TTr!."ri f< C L^e?iool C.1V20 Oct. IT Ort. M/M Ort. «/Hw. I982 words
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Advertisement353 1949-10-22 10 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS /O NFW VOIII AND SOiI ON VIA CETLON iNOIA fCVPI AND MEDITERRANEAN PORTS v.._ S'oore P S>iam Perians Willamette Victory IJ/I4 ni» P'" 29 Oct./! Nev o«rs %/7 S£ Mount Davw 9/15 Nov 16/17 Nov 18/21 New Mount MW,e4d U/29 Nev. 10 Nov/1 SU 2/5 SL7 TO353 words
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Advertisement402 1949-10-22 10 BAST ASIATIC LIME SAILINGS TO CONTINENT/ SAILINCS FROM SCANDINAVIA/UK SCANDINAVIA CONTINENT Loading at Singapore. Port Sw«tt«n*am M "Mfta" Codownt 14/21 M f.mmoor dniWOcl IS for Sa.Bon Bangkok tor Colombo. Aden, Port Said, mt. "Korsa 4m abt. Nov. 1 0 Genoa Antwerp Rotterdam. for Bangkok Manila H'Konf. Hambuig Oslo Cothsntxirn Koo*402 words
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Article1343 1949-10-22 11 Class Five Sets Tricky Problems By EPSOM JEEP KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. ■THE VASTLY improved Silver Sequin has a great chance of winning in her first attempt over 7f. at Kuala Lumpur tomorrow, the first day of the Selangor Turf Club October meeting. This handsome1,343 words
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Article51 1949-10-22 11 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Fri.—The Penang 3ports Club rugger team will be lying to Bangkok on Nov. 11 to >lay two games there. They rill meet the Royal Bangkok Sports Club, who beat them at Denang recently, and a Thai XV. The visit ciM h* for thro*51 words
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Article139 1949-10-22 11 EPSOM JEEP CA1.I, BOY POINTER ■ACS 2.15 1 HARLEM PRINCES*. True Liberty GopenK TRUE LIBBRTY GOPKNO Gopeng Harlem Prlncesn Effinirham Harlem Prinoem RACE 2.45 2 DESERT KLNG Colour Patch Technique DESERT KING Scholar Missouri DESERT KING Cotoar Patch Star Performer RACE 3.15 3 PERAMBULATOR Batti n CatherlM139 words
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Article969 1949-10-22 11 pLOW are ibp acceptances for today, the first day of the Selangor Turf Club October Meeting. Voma, Burong Kochicha and Four Winds have been scratched from all engagements. The Double Totes will be on races three and four, seven and eight. The I Big Sweep will be969 words
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Article58 1949-10-22 11 LONDON, Friday. QBOROK CHENIER, champion of Canada, led Peter Mans, South African champion, by four frames to two at the Interval on the first day of their heat m the News of the World £1,500 proterday. Meanwhile Willie Smith, now 63, former billiard* champion, 111 making his firstReuter - 58 words
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Miscellaneous149 1949-10-22 11 TODAY'S RADIO SINGAPORE English; 8.00 Siamese: 8.30 News; 8.45 Dutch; 9.00 Kuoyu; 9.30 m^TinT" 11 1 1M D n *»««>«»»■: H.15 The Debate ConJ^'Vr 2 0 Album Harmol »y: Music; 12.00 clow. 2.25 Kuala Lumpur Races; 6 15 iiktdaiia Dance music; 6.30 Children's Pro- <mvo»wA».*A gramme; 6.45 Light music; 7.15149 words
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Article, Illustration552 1949-10-22 12 Quadrangular Hockey Tournament At Ipoh Penang Cause An Upset From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Friday. THE QUADRANGULAR hockey tournament began here this afternoon with Singapore beating Selangor by two goals to nil after Penang had earlier caused an upset in gaining a two-one victory over552 words
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455 1949-10-22 12 BOY BROOKS, triple title-holder of the Orient, and Harry Campbell, coloured American boxers who have been campaigning in Manila, arrived at Kalians Airport last evening together with manager Daniel N. Capali. Twenty-seven-year old Brooks brought with him a document from the Boxing and Wrestling455 words
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Article104 1949-10-22 12 The finals of the 8.0.D. Civilian! Assn badminton championships will be played at the S.V.O. Drill Hall, Beach Road, on Wednesday, commencing at 3 pjn. The programme is: 3 p.m.-Men's Junior Single*: Seah Sol^oon (2/D do) v. Ismail bin Rahman (1 S/DT; Umpire: Mr. Tan Kee Lin. 3.30104 words
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Article124 1949-10-22 12 PENANG, Fri. BECAUSE of unsuitable dates, Tan Teik Lim and Chee Choon Keng, invited to compete in the forthcoming All-India Championships. are not likely to make the trip to Calcutta. Both bad previously indicated that they would be unable to participate as they could not124 words
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Article170 1949-10-22 12 r THE University of Malaya will 1 hold their first Inter-faculty match when the Faculty of Arts and Science (combined) will meet the Faculty of Medicine in a game of rugger on the Medical ground at 5.15 pjn. this evening. This match was formerly known as the170 words
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Article25 1949-10-22 12 The annual swimming carnival f Raffles Institution will be held at the Chinese Swimming Club on Friday, Oct. 28 at 2.15 p.m.25 words
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Article321 1949-10-22 12 PLAYING their first game of the season, a visiting rugger team from the Batu Pahat Government English School beat the Raffles Institution by three points (a try) to nil on the R.I. ground yesterday. The game was, for the major part, shared among the forwards321 words
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Article107 1949-10-22 12 THE Combined Services have selected a strong team to play the Singapore Civilians at Jalan Besar Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 6, in aid of Earl Haig's Poppy Day Fund. The team wiU be:— A/B McMahon (R.N.) A/C Reilly (E.A.F.), M.Q.M.S. Butler (Army); L/Cpl. Shea (Army), M.Q.M.S.107 words
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Article338 1949-10-22 12 PLAYING with only ten men throughout the game, Singapore Cricket Club were unlucky to lose to this year's Junior Champions 8.0.D. Civilian Association —by three goals to two In a Singapore Amateur Football Association Cup game at Jalan Besar stadium yesterday. Play was uninteresting338 words
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Article593 1949-10-22 12 By KEN JALLEH. T<ODAI is qualifying day for athletes all over 1 Malaya. In Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Kota Bharu, some of Malaya's best athletes will try to achieve certam stinuia^oj marks and, if they u>ake the grade, it may mean a ticket to593 words
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Article, Illustration28 1949-10-22 12 Benjamin Ross, a promising young player of St. Andrew's School, hands off an opponent in Thursday's Singapore Asian Rugby Union trial on Raffles Institution ground. Straits Times picture.28 words
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Article275 1949-10-22 12 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. rpHERE will be no Olympic Sports Council formed -L for Malaya this year. Instead efforts are to be concentrated on strengthening existing sports associations, expanding those not Pan-Malayan in character until a truly Pan- Malayan body for each275 words
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Article170 1949-10-22 12 TODAY SOCCER: Chinese v Eurasian* (SAFA Community league), J. Besar; Commercial H.S. t H.MS. Terror, Commercial H.S. 2nd XI t R.A.F. Police, both games at Telnk Koran School ground from 4 p.m.; JolUlads v S.H.B.R C, Keppel Rd. RUGGER: S.C.C. v R.A.f. Tin-all, padang; RAF. Seletar "A" v170 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous18 1949-10-22 12 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: 10.42 a.m. (91t. 21n.) .r.:l 11.17 pjn. (10ft. lln.). TOMORROW: 11.11 a.m. (9ft 5lll. I18 words
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